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The New York herald., 1871-11-25
NEWARK HOAX.

Pistols and rop-isuns for Half Dozen Fam.
iirs-A Tempest In n Teapot.
Under the very alarming caption OF "wanton Ont.
RACES Eight Residences Fired Into-Narrow Escape
OF Several Persons from Assassination" one
OF the Newark afternoon papers spread before
Its readers yesterday lengthy story, calculated to
greatly agitate the community. 1t is set forth that
during week past the residences OF Mrs. Littell,
in Mulberry street; DR.. IIaght in Clinton street;
James ii. Boylan, Spencer GoDle, also on Clinton
rect; Mr.. L. II. Baldwin, the same; Mrs. Smith, in
Mulberry street, and several others were shot at
by some murderous maniac, whose 'pstol bullets"
would ny through the windows into peoples laps
and past their heads without once striking them or
hurting q hair OF their heads. After describ-
ing minutely all the details OF these "murder.
Gus attempts at assassination" l. was set forth
that .'of course the detectives are aware OF these
alarming occurrences, aud are exerting themselves
to tile utmost to detect and arrest the miscreant
but as yet they have obtained no clue whatever,
and the affair is even more wanton and mys.
terlous In ITS character than the boy
stabDing Brooklyn sensation" lt now turns
out that the "w0uld-be assassnsn are q
trio or mischcvous boys who. armed with pop-guns
and duckshot nave kicked up this tempest in tea.
pot. Last evening tue police arrested one OF the
boys, q little fellow fourteen years or age, named
william Remor, OF No. 3S Commerce street,
There was found with him an india rubber
used at Mr.. Coolies place. He was held TO bail to
answer o charge or malicious mischief 1t is right
and proper that the police should put q stop to such
mischlevOus proceedings; at the same time IL Is
scarcely the correct thing for local sheet to give
publicity TO such "wanton" and "outrageous''
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
CITY OF NEW LONDON DISASTER.

Only One More Body tn be Recovered from
the Wreck OF tue Steamer. Sixteen Having
Been Ideniihcd-A Corrected List Of the
BeRd.
NORWICH Conn.,. Nov. "a, 1871.
Boats have been dredging the river all day neal
the wreck Of the steamer City OF New London, and
three more bodies have been recovered. Four Of
the missing deck hands have reported reducing the
number known 10 have been lost TO seventeen; OF
these sixteen have been recovered. The body Of
William F. Norton, OF this city, passenger, Is the
only one not secured. The followingis
A REVISED LIST OF THOSE LOST:
william J. Norton, Caleb B. Rogers, Harrison r.
Aldritch, OF Norwich, passengers; William p. Ely,
Hamburg, Conn.,, second mate Matthias Baker,
Norwich, first engineer; Henry Dugan, New London.
steward; George Flowers, San Francisco. waiter;
Warren Mitchell Montvill Conn, oiler; Charles
Johnson, Montville, fireman; Webster Cooper
(coioretD, Norwich, second cook, and Thomas
Rourke, John Mollen, Timothy Ryan, OF New York; I;
Mahoney. Timothy Driscol and Patrick Moran, OF
Norwalk, deck hands.
Ali these have been claimed by their friends
The company states that thus statement agrees
with the list OF those board The steamer, though
possibly one other deck hand may be lost.
diver will be employed tomorrow to search
for the body OF Mr. Norton, ana the company
has had steamer on the river and has done every
thing possible to recover the bodies jury OF in
quest met this evening" but adjourned Without
action to Monday evening.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
NEWARK'S BIGGEST FIRE.

The Loss Figured Down to About S21 1000.
The HERALD's estimate OF the loss bv the BalIan-
tine malt house IRE on Thursday morning
appears to have been the nearest to the re-
vsed figures given by the firm, as shown
by the papers In their safe, which was recovered
from the ruins yesterday. Messrs. Ballantine and
Son will suffer to the extent over their insu RANGES
Of between $4,000 ana $4,000 The total
amount OF their insurance Is sos, 600 or
which complete lis. Is appended. ON bund-
ing $4,000, as ollows :-Mechanics' Mutual
5000; Newark City, $4,000; Peoples, $2,50O
American Mutual $1,000; firemen's Mutual, $1,000;
Franklin, Philadelphia, $1,000; Standard New York
$4,000; Pacinc, san Francisco, $4,000; Mercantile,
Flremen's Mutual, 5000; Newark Mutual, s5 coo;
New Jersey $4,000; Peoples, $4,000; Hartford,
$4,000; North American. Philadelphia, $4,000; Liver
New York. $4,000; Home, $4,000 On machinery
$5,0o0 as folows-Westchestcr, New York, 81 500;
Hanover New York, $4,000.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
IE CROMELIEN-NEWMARK SEDUCTION
SUIT.
IS WALL STREET. NEW yoKK, Nov. % 1871

ss WALL STREET. NEW YORK, Nov. %, 1871.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
In your report in yesterday mornings paper OF
the above entitled case, motion made to vacate
the order Of arrest against Myer J. Newmark on a
cnarge OF seduction, you mention that q Mrs.
Hecker upon whose AFFIDAVIT the warrant OF arrest
was granted, swears IN subsequent afndavit tnat
she was induced to sign the first afidavlt "upon
false representations and promises made TO her by
does her affidavit contain any such fact even
snuati0n, and the same mas been misrepresented TO
You Tor the purpose Of malici0usly traducing by
her relatives who, but short time before, at
family consultation, wrote TO her and advised her
for the sake OF her character and family honor 10
who now seem to take such a great interest IN his
welfare after being the medium OF destroying and
breaking up a once happy ana c0ntented household.
BY publishing TINS communication you Will much
oDlige, coo..,xr,x, 90 ,,,
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
AN APPEAL FOB A CHICAGO SUFFERER.

Another proof Of the misery and desolation caused
by the great connagration OF Chicago to residents
VINO have been deprived OF their property and thus,
at momen Us notice reduced from positions OF
afluence to the greatest and most abject want has
Just been brought to our notice. citizen Of some
twenty years, standing, with considerable ability IN
his profession and having references which testify
TO his intelligence and Integrity, has lost every
thngthe result Of years OF strife with the business
elements and the fruits Of q laudable economy-and
is now separated from his wife and family OF Ave
children, without the least means at his disposal
for their sustenance. A few hundred dollars from
The benevolent OF this city would enable him TO re-
turn TO his family and pass through the approach
Ing winter For this purpose we desire TO place the
case before the puolic. The references alluded to
be seen, II desirable, at this ofIlce, where all
sums received VIII be duly ha nded TO this unfortu-
nate gentleman.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
ALEXIS, PiPA TO ALEXIS, UNCLE.

Letter of iLe Car Thanking His brother
Michael for His Good Government OF Cam
cnsia.
While on his Caucasian tour the Emperor Alex
ander or Russia wrote the following letter to his
brother, the Grand Duke Michael, Governor General
OF Caucasia:-
TO HIS IMPERIAL HIGnNEss TIE GRAND DUKE
PoTI, Caucasia Sept 2s, 1871.
IMPERIAL HIGHSEss-ln 1867 lound IL opporlune
to call you 10 the highest political and military iunc-
fions, as my Lieutenant In Caucas!a ana Com
mander-in-Chier OF the Army Of Caucasla. Since
then Important ana essential changes nave taken
place In this distant country which have coniided
10 your charge. Inc name OF Your lmperial High
OF Caucasla, with the recoilections OF the last
deeds OF arms by the Russian armies who
achieved in 1854 the conquest OF the western por-
u0n OF TINS country. AT the end Of the OF Cau-
catsla IL was necessary to accomplish task
OF the people that have been subdued and the con-
soldation OF cur moral influence on these moutain
tribes, which should constitute sure pledge for the
uDcontested possession OF the country. Appreci-
ating all the gravity OF this nigh mission, Your
imperial Highness has devoted 10 1t a particular
solIicItude. A series Of measures conceived and
executed under your immediate direction has re-
suited III the establishment OF durable order In the
districts OF the mountaineers and their civil develop
ment to such a degree that 1t has been deemed
possible TO place great NUMBER OF them under tue
common regime OF the civil institutions which gov
ern the Russian population.
In visiting TINS county and In reviewing the Army
OF Caucasia have had the sincere satisfaction OF
gable efforts OF Your Imperial Highuess nave
brought orth beneficial fruits, lully justylng the
confidence which have always placed IN you
After all have seen In Caucasia have not the
slightest doubt that this country durably brought
into the way OF an lndissoluole union with the
Otner parts OF the empre-a union wnicn Will bring
about her civil and social advancement. I have
found in the Army OF Caucasia all that can be re-
quired OF troops in time OF peace. Tne mar
ta look OF the soldier, the satis actory state Of
his technical instruction IN all the branches, the
presence Of mind and Skill with which all the move
ments have been executed--wnether 1t be by small
detacnments or by large bodies-havc made me per-
fectly confident that the troops OF Caucasia, In
striving TO perfect their military development in
time OF peace, under the immediate direction Of
Your Imperial nghness VIII be capable, when ne.
cessary TO show themselves worthy OF the glorious
traditions OF the Army OF Caucasia In leaving this
country carry with me the most pleasing recolec-
ton oil all have seen. feel q real satisfaction In
expressing TO Your Highness my sincere gratitude
for your labors during nine years, and Tor your soil
cttude for the organization OF the country cOnnded
to your care well for the perfectly satisfactory
state OF the troops placed under your command.
Your anectonate ana grateful brother and fire nd,
ALEXANDER.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25

guests The conviualities were ended, The gen.
erous hospitality OF Commodore worden and lady
and the cordial reception by the officers OF the
Naval school were appropriately recognized by the
Grand Duke and party. when they were driven to the
depot and left At two O'Clock.
Arriving at Annapolis Junction Secretary Robe.
son, with several United States officers proceeded
10 Washington. The Grand Duke and Russian
onlcers. with Mr.. Catacazy were transferred TO
ttelr special Pullman palace car train. which was
In waiting. ana Immediately left for New York.
where they viii arrive at half-past ten tonight,
Mr.. Frank Thompson, OF Pennsylvania, has the
management of, and provides, all trains conveying
Alexis ana party while In the United States
It was stated to-day that the visit to the Naval
School was not IN the programme until wednesday
afternoon, but the Prince and Admiral Possiet. on
their way 10 Washington and when near that city.
expressed desire to inspect the school. Arrange.
ments were completed yesterday for the TRIP and
Commodore Worden, who was in New York, was
uelegraphed for and arrived at the Academy this
morning. The Grand Duke will remain in New
York until about December s, when he VIII visit
Boston, Albany, Montreal, and thence proceed
West, after which he Will visit some OF the Southern
States. .~r -
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, ID. g., Nov. 25-l A. NJ.

Synopsis JOr ne Pas. T,oeny-f0ur Hours.
h The barometer has fallen since Thursday night
in all the Middle and Eastern States but Pennsyl-
vania. The area of lowest pressure mas moved
northcastward to the north OF New England. and
rain has fallen along the coast from Georgia TO Maine.
with brisk ana high winds from the southeast and
southwest on the lower lakes and the Middle
and East Atlantic coasts. The highest barometer
now prevails over the ONO valley and Lake Michi-
gan, with temporary partially clear weather.
Cloudy and rainy weather Is reported from the ex
treme northwest
Probabilities.
Rising baron eter and clearing weather are prooa-
BILE for Saturday on the lower lakes and In the
Atlantic States. Partially cloudy weather, with
rising temperature in the Southern aud Cur States.
Diminishing winds on the lower lakes. The cloud
and rain prevailing from Minnesota TO Oregon
extend during the day south and eastward to
Michigan aud Missouri
warning Signals ordered.
Cautionary signals continue for short time at
OswegO and Buffalo. Elsewhere dangerous winds
are not anticipated.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
A MANIAC MURDERER.
Matricide and Suicide mt
Meriden, Conn.
A Crazy, Love Sick Son Killing His Mother Be
cause Of Her Refusal to Sanction
Hasty Marriage.

MERIDEN, Conn.,, Nov. "a, 1871.
This afternoon, at about half past three O'CLOCK
rumOr prevailed in Meriden that a young man
named Vets had murdered his mother and then
committed suicide As yetts was known as quiet,
inofYensive young fellow, who. 1t was supposed
would not harm any one the rumor was generally
discredited. AT SIX O'Clock this evening your cor
respondent received positive evidence OF the
facts, and went directly to the house, which Is
situated about mile ana half from
West Merlden, ana Just above Fraryville.
Strange to say, It is nearly the next
house TO that OF the man Whitaker, who was bru-
tally assaulted and nearly murdered about three
weeks ago.
From the evidence hastily accumulated from the
family and neighbors 1t was found that young Vets
had really
MURDERED HIS AGED MOTHER AND COMMITTED
SELF.MURDER.
Some two years ago 1t appears he had been at
tacKcd by "mumpsI which subsequently struck
downwards. 1t was deemed necessary that he
should submit to painful operation, and he re-
fused. He grew sufficiently better TO attend to his
business Of pedding milk. ana TO within week ago
things went on smoothly, when young Vets, who
IL German, was confined to his bed, and 1t was
then found neces s'ary TO have watchers stationed
by his bedside. On Thursday night last he was de-
rrious and became very furious his menaces.
He was engaged TO be married 10 young lady
named Mascnmcycr, at thanksgiving, to whom he
was greatly attached, and she, 1t Is stated, was
devoted to him. As far as can ne learned his
mother whether from her sons well known debility
or otherwise,
WAS OPPOSED TO THE MARRIAGE,
and this. apparently, provides the sequel This
afternoon young Vets sister, Bertie hearing
noise, went into his bedroom, and was horror
stricken to behold him lying, bleeding, on the
moor; AM his mother. who was partially
concealed by a heap OF DedcOthes, was screaming
out, "Fatner fatlerp' Her father. who was just
uncOupiing hls team at the time, rushed into the
house, but only In time TO nnd his wife dying ana
his son quite dead. Dr. Gaylord was sent for and
promptly attended. He found the woman still
breathing, but unable 70 articulatc and she died
within few minutes ate his arrival.
AN UGLY CASH UPON HER THROAT
and one upon her sons Jold The whole story. Marks
OK blood upon the walls and upon the Kitchen door
leading 10 the bearoOm spoke OF fearful
struggle between the mother and her maniac son.
The bodies lie side by SIDE, just as they were
found by Dr. Gaylord and by Deputy Sheriff
George w. Rogers. Chief OF Police Beach and his Of
fcers were also quickly on the SPOT DR.. New
port. VINO had been attending Vets, was also
present. An inquest Is now being held Simeon
Vetts, the father OF the murderer ana husband Of
the murdered woman, Is In great agony or MIND,
ana gives vent 10 grief which Il Is fearful to wit
ness. The instrument by which the murder was
committed Is q common butchers knife.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
CATAcAzY AND qHE PRESIDENT.
General GorloT in Charge of the Russian Lee
cation.

General GorloT in Charge of the Russian Lee
CATION.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2f, 1871.
The statement given IN morning paper OF this
city, in Its account OF the visit OF the Grand Duke
the President that Minister Catacazy advanced to
the President shook hands and presented the Grand
Dukes Is erroneous so far as the shaking Of hands
Is concerned. II is understood that In consequence
OF his continued mlsbehavior and his personal
calumny Of the President the latter mas for some
time past refused intercourse with Mr.. Catacazy, to
whom it was intimated that on the occasion of the
visit he must cohine himself to the official act Of
presenting the Grand Duke. Further than this he
was admonshed not to address the President, and
he did not offer his hand.
The management OF the Russian Legation passed
to-day from Mr.. Catacazy to General Goron, whose
residence has been at Hartford. military atfach4
Of the Legation. This gentleman viii be very ac-
ceptable to the executive authorities in his po
sitlon. This change relieves the President OF the
unpleasant duty which Mr.. Catacazys conduct had
otherwise made necessity. Oi sending his passport
10 the Minister, and may be regarded rs practical
compliance with the request OF this government for
his recall. It is understood that Mr.. Catacazy has
been ordered by his government to wait upon his
Imperial Highness the Grand Duke during his tour
In this country. and to reJnrn to Russia immedi-
ately on Its close.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
AN5THER SUICIDE,

At eleven O'Clock last night Joseph Walders, aged
forty.nve years, went into the liquor saloon OF owen
Gornslev, Als Third avenue, and. drawing a six
barreled pistol from his pocket, placed II 10 his
head and fred, the ball entering his BRAIN
He refused to reveal hts place OF residence or the
motive that prompted MIN to commit the rash act.
In his pockets was found $24 In money. he was
removed To the Twenty-frst precinct station house,
and attended by q surgeon, after which he was re.
moved 10 bellevue Hospital. In AN ambulance. In
dying condition.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
AFFAIRS IN NEW ORLEANS,
NEW ORLEANS, Nc

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. "a, 1871.
The Times announces q compromise between
Charles Morgan, proprietor or tho Opelousas Rail-
road, and the Mobile, New Orleans and Texas
Railroad. which VIII. insure the early completion
OF both roads to Texas.
large crowd attended the state fair to-day The
public school children attended by invitation. The
weather Is very warm, the mercury at noon srand-
Ing ut seventy-epht degrees. AS 1t Is believed
that GOvernor WarmOth VIII appoint Lieutenant
Governor the contest has commenced and aspirants
are numerous
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
AM USEM ENTS.


Italian Opfra-Nil.son In "Alixnon.v
The second representation OF the new opera Of
"Mign0n," at the Academy OF Music last night.
drew spite OF the RAIN one or the most brilliant
ana fashionable audiences that ever graced the
recognized Opera House OF Of New YORK. "Mignonn
becomes even more interesting when heard a sec
ond time, as It's freshness ana novelty draw on the
ear with additional effect at every hearing.
The music is exquisite, especially when we consider
that the composer, AMBROSE Thomas, is French
man. and IS addicted to the many exceptional faults
OF real genuine French composer. From begin
ming to end from the time that Mignon appears on
the stage alighting from the cart IN which she first
is seen asleep among the Gypsies, until the las,
magnlncent finale. In which she recognizes her
father and lover, the character oil 1homas'
heroine Tor rather that OF Goethe, limned
by AIRY schaerer and Kaulnach) - faith
fully preserved. In the different kaledoscopic
Nilsson proved herself an artist OF the highest
order Mile. Duval created quite Juror by
her brilliant rendering OF the celebrated
"r0lonaise,n which. after all. Is the most
popular piece In the orera. Capoul improved
very mucn by the removal OF his whiskers) made Ia
his role the greatest success lie has gained this
season. HIS rendering OF the. aria "Ad.
do, Mignon,o was truly artistic. Jamel
acted and sung the r0te OF Lotaro as conscien-
tious artist should act end sing It, The other cnar.
acters were respectfully represented. The music Is
charming from beginning 10 end, anu cannot IAN to
please OF al tlGes.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
FUTURE MOVEMENTS OF ALEXIS

The Naval Ball In Brookiym-Auxicty or the
Ladies' 70 Sec His Imperial Hixhness.
on Tuesday the grand ball given by the navy ON.
GERS at the Brooklyn Navy Yard In honor OF His I'm.
peria Hignness will take place. The invitations ara
out and the affair promises to be right royal Of its
KIND. they are all Autographed, including the
names Of ihe invited guests. The envelopes are
monogrammed, and the heading OF each invitation
contains the American eagle, holding In It's talons
the usual number OF fags and arrows but with this
difference that one bunch represents Russia ana
the otner America, and are SO inscribed.
THE INVITATION
then reads as follows -
The New York herald., 1871-11-25

mony, II. A. Adams Chief Engineer E. s. De Luce,
Medical Inspector Gsorge Peck. Paymaster j. II.
Stevenson, Lieutenant Colonel J. L. Broome, United
States Marine C"rps; Pay Director J. c. Eldridge.
The Prince VIII atteEd divine service In the
Russian chapel on Sunday morning, and win be
accompanied by his suite. The dear ladies' who are
SO terribly anxious to get look at live prince on
MS knees VIII not have chance. because The chapel
Is too small and because also, Russian etiquette
and the special orders OF the Russian Embassy for
bid it. 1t n understood that
APPLICATIONS ron ADMISSION
to the Sunday morning service have been made to
Mr.. Catacazy and those In his favor and to Rus
soGrcek priest, which. n granted, would require
an audience room as large as the Academy Of Music
to accommodate them. Some or the dear creatui %
would willingly squat under the altar, behind the
door, or indeed anywhere at all, II they could only
touch the hem OF the Grand Dukes garment, or get
the merest glance at his handsome face ana manly
form. There 1902 900 marie geable young damsels
In this city-daughters or pronouncej republicans
who would not at all obJect to become grand
duchesscs or princesses OF Russia or OF any other
autocratic empire. And tncy would gladly give
81 900 for chance 10 KIN live prince with their
diamonds and smiles
The service at the chapel will be rendered partly
IN Russian aud partly IN English aId VIII not con-
tinue Over an hour and hail. On Thanksgiving
Day service wholly in the Russian tongue Will be
rendered by the ehaplains OF the Russian feet now
In our waters. Singers from among the retinues Of
the Prince ana the Admiral Will assist in singing the
''Te Deum Laudamus" and some other selections
made expressly for the occasion. II is probable
that the Grand Duke Alexis may be present at that
service, though he may be tired out by toe Naval
Ball and may prefer 10 remain quietly In his hotel.
He VIII, however, certainly be present on sunday,
as that day is
TIE BIRTHDAY OF HIS SISTER-IN. LAW,
the Czar0vna After resting himself here short
time, the Prince and mis- attendants will sail for
Savannah, Ca, where they win remain few days,
and thence depart 10 Havana. The Prince viii Prob
ably remain either in the United States or IN Cuba
until the middle or close OF the month OF January,
1872 when the Svetlana will sail Tor the Mediter-
ranean Sea, landing the Grand Duke at one OF the
Southern European ports, whence he viii travel by
rail to St. Petersburg. The other vessels OF the
fleet now here will leave the imperial party either
at Savannah or Havana, and will saIl around Cape
Horn dir cct for the AmOor River, where they are
ordered to join the Russian squadron IN those
waters
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
ACCIDENTALLY STABBED.

Yesterday afternoon, as william McLoughlan,
aged seventeen OF No. 900 Mott street, and james
Gray were skylarkng on Houston street, near Cros-
BY the former was accidentally stab ned IN the back
by knife In the nands OF Gray. McLoughian was
attended bv DIR. Frazin and left Tor homo
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
Snow Storms Throughout the Country.
wAsuyNcroN Nov u 1874

Reports were received at the Signal ONCE this
morning from Buffalo, Oswego, Rochester, st. Paul
and Toronto, Canada. indicating snow at these sta
tions. At five O'Clock this evening snow was fall
ing at Burlington. VT, and al Montreal, canada.
Al the station on the summit OF Mount Washington,
N H., at i've o'clock this evening, the thermometer
registered fourteen degrees above zero, with south
wind blowing eighty miles an hour and heavy snow
failiul.