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A WELL EARNED TESTIMONIAL.

weunderstand that Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams
as much esteemed In their private life as they are
popular in their profession, will leave this city for
tour Of two years in Europe, by the Scotia, on the
80 OF Nay. We are further Informed that q large
number Of our fellow. citizens, including the
Governor and most OF our City Fathers, have
invited Mr.. and Mrs. Williams 10 accept q com
plimentary benefit at the Academy OF Music (the
evening OF the benefit TO be subjected to their APP
pontmenu as parting testimonial and 0odspeed
from their friends at home 10 them on their voyage
and In their journeyings abroad. We cheerfully en-
dorse the proposition, considering the professional
claims OF these dramatic artists upon this commu.
nifty and the enviable name which they have
established as good and benevolent citizens.
The claims OF MIR. Williams upon the dra-
matte profession are such that we are
sure they VIII be pleased to give helping
nand IN this enterprise; Tor never In any such
movement has he been found wanting. Nor do we
suppose, considering his means aud his liberal
character, that money will be any object with him
10 accepting this testimonial. We venture the 'opin
ron ,nat ne WIZ be amply satisfied with the comp-
ment proposed, and that the proceeds will 90 to
some deserving cause OF charity. At all events In
view Of the claims or Mr. ana Mrs Williams upon
tnelr profession and their fellow citizens cheer
monial and hope 1t will be carried out.
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PETTY HuaaLARS Al ASTORIA.

The past winter large number OF burglaries have
been committed at Astoria and In nearly all OF
the cases, from the circumstances attending It has
been generally believed that the thief or thieves
were residents OF the village and young men not
over twenty years OF age. On Tuesday last series
Of these burglares were committed holder, u
possible, than any OF the preceding ones and making
certain what was before mere belief, that the per-
petrators were residents OF Astoria and intlmatey
posted with all the places Durglarlzeu. Yhe
matter has been kept quiet unth yesterday
IN hopes that something would turn up which mighe
enable the authorizes having the matter Ia charge to
fasen the guilt on one or more Of the suspected par.
Mills, which has twice before within Six months been
entered. curious incident connected with the
robbery OF this store Is the fact that each time 1t has
been robbed was just after Mr.. Mills had purchased
stock OF tea, and each time until the last the
fortunate tea has disappeared. That the last has
that the four chests were deposited In place more
secure than the store, which fact the robbers
were probably ignorant OF. The store was
opened with q jimmy. Everything in the
desk was ransacked. Papers, Insurance poll
cies ana letters were thrown heterske over
perhaps, So; a number or knives, groceries and q
gold watch dial, when some years.since convicted
thief upon whose person II was found were taken.
From ar Mills store the robbers proceeded to the
store OF j. M. whitney, where some currency and q
gold pen were taken; thence to the lumber Olce OF
james Firdae, which was thoroughly cleaned out;
thence to Jacksons coal oilce. All OF these iplaces
were opened by jimmy, and all lost more Or less
by me rascals. Other circumstances are connected
with the case which IL Is thought best 10 withhold at
present. as there ~ general belief thatsOne OF Inc
guilty ones VIII be discovered.
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SMALLPOX In HR0OxLyy.

The Disease Breaking Out Anew.
The health authorities of Brooklyn were about
communicating themselves. as well modestly re-
ceivlng the congratulations Of the grateful citizens
upon their success in Graduating that loath-
some contagion the smallpox from "Dutch
Town." in the Eastern district, when
they suddenly discover Its existence in the Twelfth
ward to an alarming extent. II Is confined at the
present time to that section known as the CHATS
which is covered principally by small shanues.
These people kept the existence OF the disease from
the knowledge Of the authorities until It had In
creased to such an extent that they became tho
roughly alarmed. Within day or two past there
have been
FoRTY-THREE CASES REPORTED
to the Board OF HEALTH and Is SAID that young
woman who died with II lay several days unburied
her relatives and friends fearing to remove her
body. Other instances are reported where whole
families were afflicted with the terrible disease, and
were suffering Tor the common necessaries OF life
and proper attention.
Health officer Cochrane yesterday visited the In
fected district with his STAFF OF medical inspectors
with view OF removing, as far rs possible the un.
fortunate patients to the Smallpox Hospital at Flat
bush. He did not find the disease as bad as first
represented, but he found it necessary to take
prompt measures towards cleansing and dsinfectng
the streets and premises.
The patients appeared to have o great dread OF
going to the hospital, but the doctor assured them
that they would be well attended by experienced
nurses and that their chances OF recovery would be
much better at the hospital than at home.
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TEE WILLIAMSBURG FERRY.

Committee Of Citizens Interview Some of
the Directors.
Messrs. John Raber and J. Zechie q committee
appointed by the citizens Of Williamsburg to wait
upon the Board Of Directors Of the Ferry Company
and urge reform In the ferriage management. en-
tered upon their duties yesterday.
The committee found three Of the directors
Messrs. Murphy, Laytin and ODonohoe-and q col
Ioquy substantially as follows took pace:-
Mr.. RABER-Gentlemen we have been appointed
by committee OF citizens to walt upon you and
urge the Justice OF your reducing the rates for foot
passengers to two cents and to give better ferry
accommodations generally.
Mr.. LAYTIN-If we do SO will you guarantee us
twelve and half per cent?
Mr.. RABER-No; we are not authorized to do that.
Mr.. LAYTIN-Wel, will you buy US out9
Mr.. RABER temphatcally Yves, SIR.
At this unexpected response the directors laughed,
and Informed the committee that they had better
have an interview with the full Board, which will
meet on the first Monday or iirst wednesday IN May.
Before retiring the committee informed the drec-
tors that II they would not reduce the ferrlage tho
citizens would start O ferry OF their own.
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officers % examine and repor to Congress or before
the sOh OF December next hrst ON the proprey OF re-
moving the Brooklyn Navy Yard and sens the land con-
bahe TO be realized thererom second on the propre
OF constructing yard where the same DC located
and It's estimated cost third the proprey OF building
Marine Hospital in of the removal OF the one at
Brooklyn where Il should be located and the estimated cost
thereof. Adopted.
Mr. w. r. RoBERrs (dem Of N: " offered resolution
President 10 ntercedo with tho authorities or
the Dominion Canada for the release Of American citizens
confined In Canadian prisons Adopted
MISSISSIPPI ELECTIONe.
Mr.. POLAND, (repl OF w., from the Committee on Elec-
TONS resolution authorizing that committee TO
take testnony in relation the credentials Of the sitting
members from Mississippi the validity OF the elections under
which they claim seats with authority to send for
and papers. Passed
TnE LrAvENwoRTH AND GALVESTON RAILWAY;
On motion OF Mr. COOK the Senate bill, to enable the
Lesvenworth Lawrence and Galveston Railway Company
to re- locate portion OF its road was taken from the
Speakers table and passed.
DUTIES ON DESIGNER STEEL RAILS.
Mr. Cox asked leave to offer preamble and resolution In
the steel rails nstrucng the Com
mee Of Ways and Means to bring In bill imposing rate
OF duty not exceeding $40 Der ton.
mr. MAYNARD, Qep) OF Tenn, objected and moved the
House adjourn.
The House thcreupon at quarter to three O'Clock ad
journed.
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s
JEM MACE.

i . A.- =. "a -. 90
A Ronsing Eenefit at New Brighton, =. L.
Variety Entertainment and the Contestant
for the Championship Of America i'm Two
stirring Boxing Matches.
Last night the inhabitants OF Staten Island, that
'gem near the sea-" were pleasantly entertained at
New Brighton, on the North Shore, by grand
variety performance, minstrelsy, CLUB swinging
and sparring, among the latter being many
artistes and that veteran athlete Jem Mace,
In whose behalf the entertainment took place. AT
an early hour the nall was well crowded with
goody and quiet audience. 1t was sensation for
the islanders, and they embraced the oppor
tunty. First on the programme was medley
show by "Jubium" troupe Of colored
gentlemen-genuine Ethiopians-who sang aud
danced until the opening event OF the
night was announced. This was between Jim and
Dan Kerrigan. 1t was nice bout and brotherly
turn-up with the gloves, which received that ap-
plause 1t merited. Next was Pooley Mace end an
old nstic veteran, Jack Smith. This "was rough"
II did not require any one to rise and explain the
result. Both were uncommonly we'll, but Pooley was
too long IN the reach and .go awayo with his oppo
nent easily. In the order arranged then came Harry
Hil who swung those eviathan clubs or his for the
first time IN two years. Harry demonstrated
tnat his muscle was still as fresh as ever,
forth and an old buffer followed, which provided
much amusement as they slogged away at eacn
OlleT III real euTncSt, auu Noolcys tue 'Vct,
his match Ia an amateur The excitement was now
very Keen and all were alert for the appearance OF
the beneficiary BY request before ne set,to with
accommodate an "old boy" the champion
ef'he island an ex-SherIfr. This was amusement
for Jem, and the Sheriff concluded In o few rounds
that he had lost his eyeslght and that 1t best
stop. Then Harris appeared, aud Jem wound up the
nights entertainment with him, il was decidedly
scientific, and even the veteran boxers present test
fled that such performance Is seldom seen Dooncy
was quick as overland that Is saying good deal
but Jem met him pleasantly that cneer after cheer
went up from the audience. aud when they bowed
good nignt' the concourse departed excellenty
well pleased
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BROOKLYN CITY MATTERS.
Papering the Mayors OMce-Licensing Circus
Companies.

Papering the Mayors Omce-Licensing Circus
Companies.
The Brooklyn City Fathers met yesterday after.
noon. but did nothing very important. Alderman
RICHARDSON announced that he had been
In the walpapering business, and knew
that the Mayors ONCE needed repapcring,
Notwithstanding his Honor's objections The
Mayor, when the specifications were drawn up,
stated that he did not want the walls newly
papercd; that he only wanted 1t repaired. The Al
derman, however carried his poin and the Mayors
office is TO be repapcred In spite Of MIN.
The Board authorized the payment OF $500 to
counsel who defended the city IN the street assess
ment suits.
The Police Commissioners were authorized to hire
the building at the corner of Court and Livingston
streets for police headquarters.
The Williamsburg and Flatbush Railroad Com
pany was complained OF by the residents Of Wythe
avenue for leaving the streets In unsafe oondi.
tIon. The matter was referred TO the Committee on
Railroads.
The ordinances Of the city were amended by
resolution OF Alderman Bergen increasing the
licenses for circus companies from 500 to $780, The
subject OF licensing oil places Of amusement IN the
city was referred TO the Law Committee to report at
the next meeting OF the Board.
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G Q m @ r E s s,
AFood Of Bills introduced in
Both Houses.
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The Senate AdhereS to Its Amendments
to the Ku Klux Bill.
Another Movement Toward RedUc.
tiOn Of Taxation.
Fenian Claims Before the Joint
High Commission.
HE Scheme to Remove the Brooklyn
Nary Yard Revived.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April II, 1871.
PRESIDENT FRO TEN. SENATE.
Mr. ANTHONY, rep) of r. l., on motion OF MIR. Sumner,
President Senate in the temporary
absence Of the Vice President.
THE KU KLUx
received from the House.
Mr. TRuNnuLI, rep of H., moved that the Senate re-
ece from the three amendments non-concurred IN by the
House.
Mr. SHERMAN, (rep) OF Ohio said he had Informed
hat the objection In the House his amendment to as
siGn damages upon locations in which outrages
ss 70 one would probably be
MT sdem Of CAL called attention 70 the fac.
BY large majority.
% BE- 70 Inc 90 unS s si mot
20. the action Of the House were unknown.
E.,a The IsSp6I,cssns voting the
Consisting 81 Ees.
q @ also ordered the d:s
hsa s ana Msss. Cole Morrill,, Of w., and Basard We're
YouNa MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
.h r. moved to extend The use Of
lens Chrstan Association to meet in Washington May
Mr. COLE (rep Of Cal. objected and the resolution was
THE COMMITTEES on PUBLIC nu1LD1Nea
Baaar 81 dss TIE ss on
s:s9ss helm on tie new
%19n Of MT Of Spt resolution
su,e, 10 accept title and decoration from the King Of
6w eden was passed.
CHANGING THE EAMP vEseEL.
s a s Il am bs s IL
changed TO Hamilton Fish, aad to grant new registration,
was passed.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Mr. STEWART, rep) OF New, submitted Joint resolution
The sixteenth, foilows:-
ARTICLE H. There shall be maintained IN each State and
Territory system free schools, but neither
United States State Territory county municipal
corporation shall aid Ia the support school wherein
she peculiar tenets Of giouE denomination taught
SECTION Congress shall have power to enforce This
arnce by appropriate legislation,
Head, objected TO Mr.. BLAIR and Withdrawn.
BILLs INTRODUCED.
BY unanimous consent bills introduced foows-
By Mr. ARLAN rep) ofIowa To authorize the President
the uned States to ascertain the vane of certain Des
MONIES river lands north Of the Raccoon Fork
Also b relating to the rights OF actual settlers upon the
public lands providing that until Judgment is rendered
ekainst them ny competent United States courts de
settlers and their assigns shall he entitled all the remedies
end rcefs provided by the laws Of the State which
rights OF occupying claimants.
By MT spENoER !repl o. Aa-To protect the lives
property OK crews and passengers going vessels
All OF which were laid on the table.
lecess was then taken until halfpast three
and Ku Kux bills.
Upon reassenbing the Senate adjourned
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facts, as she vessel constructed with the best
materials In eNsry respect, and win be
GEN FOR THE SERVICE
from New Yorklto Galveston.
IL may not be mai apropos while treating Of the
possible credit for the courage exhibited under
Taxing the hazardous experiment and praise for
aaang anoIner craft to the American marine that In
me future VIII 90 10 and fro like shuttle, weaving
the unseen threads OF gold that link together q
nation IN o community OF interest-it may not be
III ADVISED repeat, to give the HERALD an Idea OF
what the builders or such vessels think OF
THE DEPRESSED CHARACTER
are men who own or have owned the largest works
IN the country and which have produced IRON steam
snips OF character that would compare favoraby
builders Of the Clyde.
Say they:-"ln the construction Of iron steamers
English and e Win If ina t a
onl or Det us about per cent IN
skin and the labor to build the best shlps and II we
could obtain our materials where we choose we
COMPETE WITH THE WORLD.
A well organized ship yard In America will have
the mechanical skill at their command SO system.
affixed that In this respect they compare more favor
ably than those abroad; or. In other words $1,000
IN the United states expended in yard where the
labor Is properly utilized will 60 Tar as the same
amount expended in like works IN England.
Builders have had SO much to contend against 10 this
tectlng statutes than now exist which seem to have
peen framed TO enrich few capitalists In the iron
iduCs IicJ COuiu Duu SulpS on LQe DA0kS OF the
Delaware Tor the world.u
Said another intelligent builder:-"All laws are
ea.nef justified or condemned by their results The
result OF the natl0ns protective legislation IN the
mater OF our shipDudng Is, that as an enterprise
II has been
PRACTICALLY PROTECTED
out OF existence and that an art we are likely to
lose the theory OF what we prohibited from prac
Using while the native labor, that was to be SO well
remunerated By excluding the products Of foreign
labor from competition with It, finds no employ
ment. It's too bad" he continued, i'that
so many magnificent steamships are beng
built in England, and that, too by private
companies, TO steal away our commerce, when we
might build the vessels 10 do the great work. Thus
the policy or protection Is arragned on It's own
ground, not by the theories Of individuals who be-
lieveit to be
NARROW, SELFISH AND DISASTROUS,
Dut by series OF facts which fOrcby illustrate the
prosperity OF nations whose interests are not fos-
tered by prohtbitOry legislation.n
columns OF like Character OF complaints TO the
above might be written upon the state OF this indus
Try put the above will unquestionaby suffice. Some
VIII 1t be rendered?
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O q 4 II U a n Y,
General Martin Corrarr

The death OF General Martin Carrera, at one time
President OF the Mexican republic, is announced
this morning in despatch from Havana. The
deceased has not been prominent IN MEXICAN
6fairs FOR many years. lie first became conspicu.
Gus III 1864, shortly after Alvarez began the last
general and had, We believe, seen service
IN TIE war with the United States. as well as In the
chrome revolutionary wars OF Mexico. lie Joined
1885, was elevated 10 The Presidency. This position
he held exactly tweniy-seyen days, when tSeptem-
weeks OF anarchy, was succeeded by General
alvarez. General Carrera then returned to compa-
rauye Qbseury, IRON Which he never alter emerged,
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AUS TRALlA.

Nonsensical War MISUNDERSTANDING Mel
bourne.
LONDON, April II, 1871.
A despatch from Melbourne, March IS, says that
all the Australian colonies terrifying their ports
in consequence OF warning, said to have come
from the homo government, that descent upon
them Is threatened by American nlibusters.
NOTE The Australians have probably been
hoaxed by some practical joker.l
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FIRES IN NEW JERSEY.

The depot at Ridgewood, on the Erie Railway,
was destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon, catching
from the spark OF locomotive. The contents were
saved, but the building was totally consumed. Loss
about $4,000.
ID. r. Quackenbush'sc carpenter shop and John X.
Drew q barn. In Temple street, Paterson were. de-
strOyed by fire on Saturday night. Total loss about
$70O on which there was an insurance Of 1901
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The Emperor and Empress Of Brazil TO Visit
Europc-The Revolution.
Rio JANEIRo, March %, /
Via LONDON, April H. 1871.
The Emperor and Empress Of Brazil will leave
here In May on visit to Europe.
The insurrectlon In the State Of Entire Rios, Ar.
gentine Confederation, has terminated, but that OF
the Blancos, In Uruguay, is still unsurpassed.
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FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT.

At about seven O'Clock last evening, while lady
named Pauline Corene was in the act Of lighting
the gas at her residence, No. $40 Henry street.
Brooklyn, her clothing caught fire and the flames
speedily enveloped her, burning her hands and face
In such shocking manner that the physician who
attended her despalrs of her recovery
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OUR SHIPPING INTEREST.
Iron Steamship Building at
Chester, Pa.

The Large, Well Built and Magnificent Vessel
City Of Houston Dimensions Of Hull, Ma
chinsry, and Character Of Accommoda-
lions = What American Mechanical
Skill Can Achieve-Views Of Promi-
nent Builders = What They
Think Is Required to Re-
vive Our Lost Commerce.
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Fire MT Chatham. N. v.

HUDSON, N. Y, April II, 1871.
The dry-house OF Plat d Smiths cotton mill at
chatham was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon,
sured,
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Fire In Lowell, Mass.

BOSTON, Mass, April IT, 1871.
A fire in Lower this morning damaged the Lowell
wadding and Paper Company's Mills, formerly
$1,000, Insured.
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BOSTON, Mass, April II, 1871.
The mills and other buildings of the West Castle
ton Vt) Slate and Railroad Company were de-
stroyed by fire on Saturday night. the mills were
operated for saving and marbelZing slate for man.
tells, billiard tables, DC. large amount OF manu-
featured goods and machinery was burned The
loss Is $3.50, 600; insured for about $4,000.
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Mr.. Charles Dillon, the tragedian, will shortly ap-
pear at the Surrey in o new play called "Spar-
dra.n
'Shyock," the Italian version OF 'The Merchant
OF Venice" has been performed at the Forentini
theatre in Naples with Signor Ernesto Ross! in the
part OF the Jew. He was most applauded III the
scene.
Pasdeloup. being asked his opinion OF the reso.
nant qualities OF the Albert Hail. replied, "MGgni-
GQuei mas Jaut so Jiolons de chdQue c6te.n 1t is
pity that his capital band OF one hundred efficient
musicians now idle in Paris, cannot be employed In
some locality In London.
letter from St. Petersburg states that Morelli OF
the Italian Opera OF ST. Petersburg, has engaged
the rate OF e. coo month, the performance during
the hrst month to be at Moscow the in the capl
tai she Is to have benefit in each city or sum Of
f75O for each benefit.
MADAME PAREPARosA.-This distinguished 70.
calist was prevented opeying the royal command to
sing at Windsor at the celebration OF the late royal
ABSTAIN from the exercise Of her profession Tor
months. Madame Parepa has relinquished her en-
gagemen for the present at the Royal Italian Opera.
At an Eisteddfod, presided over by King Cadwal-
lader an unfortunate bard got into sad disgrace by
singing IN tue 'isgywaT or Bragod Dannau," and
Gwynedd" under severe penalties. we do not Know
exactly what Is meant by this record. but gather
from u that music was a serious thing In Wales.
even prior to the time when Giradus Camprcnsis
wrote that 'they 1.-THE Welsh) always begin with b
nat and afterwards return to 1t, that the whole
Aiay NC OonplStcu uu,eI ul6 SWeetHeSS Ol u grand
and pleasing sound.n We don't wonder that an
English king slaughtered oil the bards.
The Olympic theatre, Calcutta, India, has had o
very excellent season. up to last dates the season
commencing on. the ed OF September, $780, and
was announced to terminate on the 3lst OF
March, 1871. very fair stock company
was engaged, most Of them having an
excellent reputation In Australia, whence
they were engaged. During the season
men, from tragedy to burlesque and pantomime.
The latter was great success, and was entitled
.The Pilgrim OF Love-" During the season the fol.
lowing star combinations appeared:-An Italian
opera Troupe, Abells Circus, General Tom Thumb,
his wife, Minnie Warren, her sister and Commodore
Mutt; Dave Carson's Minstrels and Messrs. Kohler
Blrch'5 variety entertainment and panorama.
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BosToN. Mass, April II, Is

Burning Of the West Castlcton, VT, Slate
Worlks-Loss One Hundred and Fifty Thou.