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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-25
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. "a, 1s'

PHILADELPHIA, "a, Jan. "a, 1871
Two hundred and fifty delegates OF the Pennsyl'
vania Encampment OF the Grand Army Of the Re-
public attended the annual gathering to-day. and
partook Of a banquet at the Continental Hotel this
evening, at which many distinguished officers from
Otner States were present. including General Burn
side. A slight unpleasantness occurred between
General Ord and Mayor Stockley, because OF the
latter declining TO welcome the strangers at lnde-
pendenee Hall, In consequence OF Delng unanie 10
spare time from his Official duties, ana tne Mayor
did not appear at the banquet, 10 whlcn ne had
previously been invited. ,..o.., c,.,,,.. 80
AT the Grand Army banquet General SicKies re-
sponded to the toast "T0 the President" lie ad-
yerted 10 the fact Of the Grand Army being nom
partisan in its character, instancng the TACT tnat
democratic comrade mad been TO DAY elected vice
Commander. He bore testimony TO the grand
soIdierIy qualities OF Vie President, and az result
Of his observations while abroad, mentioned the
great cnange that had occurred In public opinion IN
Enrope IA 10 republican institutions, which before
viewed as mere EXPERIMENT. were now be-
l,eyed TO be destined TO endure, from the evidence
gwen of our ability to raise armies which could
Withstand such rebellion, achieve the emancpa-
tlon of the coored race, disband armies as readily
as they were raised, and resume career OF pros
perily, even in the South, which was the most I'M
poverished by the war.
speeches were also made BY General Burnside,
General Meade. General WaRner and otners
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THE GREAT PIGEON MATCH.

The entries for the silver cup presented by Mr..
Bennett closed yesterday with the names OF twenty
six members Of the Jerome Park Club Each contest
ant will shoot at thirteen birds. and including extra
shots &C.. over four hundred pigeons will be re-
onired recorder Hackett was appointed handt-
Gamer and the following Is his assignment OF dis
tarlces from the rap:-Messrs Jaffray, Banks, De-
forest and +. II. Palmer each u yards, j. Hall and
Stenberger at 20, e. Post and Granger at rs,
Hecksher and Redmond at %, Purdy at %, Johnson
GRAY Post, Cutting, BabcocK, q. Fellows, g. P. Pal
mer T.. Leavitt. Jr., Cameron, Wilson and Brevoort
at Il yards. The match begins at eleven A. NJ. on
saturday, at Jerome Park, and will not be open to
the public. IL Is expected to be the greatest a1air
OF the kind since the beginning OF the season. The
boundary Will be eighty yards, each shooting with
one and quarter ounce Of shot.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-25
THE BALL SEASON.


Receptton Of tho Manhattan CeuDanaery
Of knights TenpIar.
The annual reception OF the Manhattan CON-
mandery took place on Tuesday evening ~ the
Academy OF Music. Never within the memory OF
the Oldest haottue has the Academy walls held sucn
acrowd. Three thousand people q least were on
the moor alone; the dress circle and boxes were
literally packed with ladies In most elegant costume
and recherche toilets, and the immense amphithear
tire was crammed 10 the very roof OF the building.
Eight thousand tickets admitting gentleman ana
ladies' had been issued, and every ticket
must have been represented Even the
Hobbies, halls, reception rooms every nook ana
corner In the vast building, was filled
with the same well.dressed, and, It must be said,
welLmannered mass Of people. Forty three Com
manderies. from different parts Of the country,
were represented. They appeared In full uniform.
with chapeau, sword and other Masonic insignia
Az quarter TO ten the grand entry was made Grand
the lady Of the Right Eminent harry Clay Preston,
Past Grand Commander Of the state OF New York,
KnsSs Tsw a the ana i've s s
one Of perfect grandeur The back part Of the stage
white ceiling studded with gilt stars and
radiant with a Thousand easllghts. Alter
SO far as it was possible to move on the crowded
Moor: Az eleven o'clock precisely the 6ugle sounded
Dr e re- 10 oo or
purpose OF going through the usual ceremonies Of
the occasion. But now TO move the immense mass
OF people, or where TO move them to, was puzzle.
At last the Manhattan Commandery formed In q
double file OF twenty-f0ur In the rear part OF the
stage and advanced sCidly forward, pushing back
the crowd as they came. Slowly they moved along
the people as slowly retiring TIL the crowd OF peO-
pie became SO damned and almost welded together
that further progress seemed impossible. few
steps further ana those In the boxes saw
the curtain slowly Descending; 2 few more steps
the curtain still coming down; few more steps and
" was done. The Sir Knights were inside the cur
tain, ana the spectators to their amazemenL the
outside. one loud burst Of applause came up from
tho vast throng, ana in five minutes afterwards
the curtain arose on the spectacle Of the evening
The Grand Commander, Past Grand Commander
and Grand Lecturer Of the Grand Chapter Of the
state, marched forward, the crowd falling back and
leaving clear aisle for the entrance OF the expected
guests. All the different Communicates then
marched through this aisle, amid suppressed cheer
ing ana waving OF cambria from five thousand FAIR
hands. The usual ceremonies were gone through
with, and the greatest reception Manhattan Com
mandery ever gave was over.
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o 3 1 r " A Il Y.
Franz Grillpnrxer. the Poet.

fTHDZ eFDIpuTZeTs inc fOets
BY telegram from Vienna we are informed that
Franz Grilparzer, the dramatic poet, died in the
Austrian capital yesterday. He was eighty.two
years OF age. The memory Of Grillparzer will live
forever in the minds Of German people. HIS repu-
tation Is already world wide and universal.
Franz Griparzer was born In Vienna on the 18th
OF January, in the year 1880. He cultivated MS
genius Tor song and poetry at an early age.
For many years he held position as an
onlcer OF the Imperial Court lie was
appointed Keeper Of the State Archives
m the year 1892. Grillparzer first brought into
general notice by the production Of "Die Ahnfrau,'
which was produced IN the year 1918. The tragedy
belongs as Is known, to the fatastc school. Its
powerful supernatural machinery and literary
merits nave kept 1t on the stage. In the year 1919
he brought out 'Sappho," winch was followed BY
s'Das Golden vlless, fantastic work, IN 1922 A
historical play possessing much dramatic interest,"
entitled "Konig Ottaker's Gluck und Ende,n ap.
peared in 1926. This Is considered one OF the finest
works OF Grilparzer. The story OF Hero and Leander
afforded him subject which he utilized with great
taste and skill and vast effect, IN his production
called "Des Meeres und der Liebe Wellen." .Der
Traum eines Leben" was given to the world In ls4o
and acknowledged as poem OF great beauty I'm
mediately. Grllparzer has gone on working at
intervals SINCE until his nearc ceased TO beat, and
his tongue pen anu lutte were silenced IN their NOR
tally yesterday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-25
THE LATEST FROM NEBRASKA.

An Attempt to Elect New Governor-The
Present Incumbent Threatens to Resist All
Action OF the Legislature and Call Out the
Statc Militia.
OMAHA, Jan. 24-Evening.
The condition OF AFFAIRS at Lincoln mas changed
but little. There was no quorum in either House
to-day, but one Is expected tonight when an cleo.
ton OF Governor Is to be attempted. Chief Justice j.
o. Mason Is spoken OF az candidate IL Ia expected
that Governor James VIII resist any action or the
Legislature, and WILL call out the State mtutia II
neceasArls
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-25
NEW YORK CITY.

Lizzie KOhler was committed by Justice Ledwith
yesterday on charge Of stealing 5000 belonging to
Chrstiana Berg, Of 437 Second avenue.
John GLASS; who was almost slashed to pieces on
Sunday night In McElroy's saloon by Costello IS
progressing favorably and late last night felt easier
tnan he mas felt since he was taken to the hospital.
There Is now every probability that he will recover.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. ElizaDeth L. wyman
corpuent lady, sixty-sx years Of age, ana relative
Of Mr.. John Slade living at 242 Fifth avenue, died
suddenly at his residence soon after partaking of
O hearty dinner. Coroner keenan, was yesterday
requested to hold an inquisitiOn over the remains.
John Walker steward OF the Lunatic Asylum on
Wards Island, yesterday informed Coroner Herr
man that John Duhlhan, patient In that institu-
ton, had died at six O'Clock In the morning under
circumstances which required official investigation
Nothing whatever touching the cause OF death was
limited at In the note to the Coroner. The invest-
CATION will take place to-day.
The annual meeting Of the Board OF Directors Of
the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital was held at
the Hospital recently, and the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:-James A. Roose-
welt President; David s. Egleston, Vice President;
Cornelius X. Agnew, Secretary. IL was shown that
during the year 1871 1883 new patients were
treated Az operations were performed and 2Oe pa
tients were treated In the house.
The Rev. W. Moreley Punshon, the celebrated
Methodist lecturer, will deliver lecture IN the
Cooper Institute next Tuesday evening. The subject
OF the lecture which will be greatly interest
ing to Americans, namely, memories OF the May.
1OWer.u This wOndrous epoch in American history.
as seen from the standpoint OF 80 representative an
Englisnman as Mr.. Punshon-and adorned, as It
must be- by his characteristic eloquence-wlll be an
occasion that ought not to be missed by those who
desire an Intellectual treat.
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ARMY ORDERS.
WASHINGTON, ia

WASHINGTON, Jan. "a, 1872.
Captain Stephen @. Hyford. OF the Ordnance De-
partment has been ordered duty as instructor OF
ordnance and the science Of gunnery at the West
Point Military Academy; Assistant Surgeon J. A.
Fitzgerald relieved from duty In the Department
or Missouri and ordered to relieve Assistant Sur,
geon SlOrr0w. VINO Will report for orders; Second
Lieutenant Samuel J. Marsh, Seventh cavalry, has
resigned, TO take erect March 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-25
THE DOOMED OF NEWARK.
Bolts Making His Peace With God-HiS
Daughters Interview Him-An Affecting

Bolts Making His Peace With God-HiS
Daughters Interview Him-An Affecting
Scene.
No word had reached Newark from Trenton up to
last evening to indicate that anything new had
transpired there to excite grain of hope that Bolts
would not be executed tomorrow. The only chance
now rests with the Governor, the Legislature
having virtually declined to act in the
matter. Botts' counsel, Mr. Guild, Is still In Tren-
ton, but 1t Is thought MS efforts will not be Of the
slightest avail, as no reasonable grounds can now
be given for second respite. Bolts himself has
gwen up all hope this side or the grave. and de-
~ Rev; DR.. ~ slesirIIea,, g.. Mr. :,,,I FISH and
with him yesterday in his CELL and offered feeling
prayer, 10 which the condemned Joined earnestly.
given up all hope. and all ne now desired was to
make his peace with Cod and Danish all worldly az,
fairs from n,smind. After Rev. Mr.. Hughes and his
friends had departed the murderer's two daughters
called upon him. The interview between the father
extreme. Bolts implored his daughters, both Of
whom are married, TO be always true and faithful
snd 9y babe MN o0d one
begged him to pray for her. The unhappy
father kae, ana joined his Sniarsn IN
separated In tears. The preparations for the execu-
tion. erecting tue galows, &c, VIII be commenced
will remain with him during the night. There has
lattery set In strong feeling OF sympathy for the
wretcned convict but sympathy Is seldom allowed
to not interfere with law In Jersey.
Governor Parker Refuses to Repricvo Botts.,
Last night despatch from Trenton was received
in Newark stating that Governor Parker had posi-.
lively declined to grant Bolts any further respite.
He told Counsellor Guild so. When In
formed that his last shadow OF hope on
earth had vanished and there was now nothing LETT
on earth but the gallows. the wretched murderer
maintained his composure lily. The execution Will
positively take place tomorrow, between the hours
OF eleven and twelve
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-25

ANOTHER RAILROAD SLAUGHTER.


West End Last Night.
The Newark tram, which left New York at seven
o'clock last evening In charge OF Conducto. Crane,
ran down a double team at west End, just beyond
Jersey City, killing the driver, the two horses.
smashing the wagon and causing considerable dam
age TO the engine gear Tie driver Of the wag ON,
was George Van Werl, OF Mercer street. Newark,
who was In the employ OF Charles Matthews, ex-,
pressman, OF the latter city. Poor Van Vert was,
terribly mutilated, and lived about hour after'
the collision. His body was removed to conven :
lent place, and the jersey City Coroner notified A,
barrel OF oil and some lead pipe were thrown onl
the engine, carrying away the mead light and doing
other damage TO the outside gearing. An inquest
will he held.
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The Decentralization Of Mexico-Popular Dc.
sire for Annexation to the United states.
From the Evening PosLJ

WA5HIN6TONs jan. "a, Ib7Z
An army ofrcer stationed on the frontier OF Texas
writes here under the date OF the 18th inst that he
has Just returned from @ visit to the interior
OF Me xicO and that he found the country In q
very unsettled condition. the people are almost
unanimous In favor Of Immediate annexation TO the
against the Juarez government are daily occurring
and the authorities have not strength enough TO
crush them out. The result Is that the system or
petty leaders. In many cases troops were sent TO
put down these insurrectionlsts, but they have
Joined the insurgents. A feeling OF distrust as to
the ability OF the present government to stop these
disorders prevails everywhere and the people are,
therefore, looking TO the United States for prOtec.
ton and help TO save the country from going to
utter and falling into the hands OF robbers and
plunderera.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-25
A JERSEY RAILROAD DEPOT BURNED DOWN.

The depot at Metuchen, near New Brunswick on
the line OF the New Jersey Railroad, was totally de-
stroyed by Gre yesterday The cause OF the Ere was
not aaCertaineQ.
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WAR DEPARrMBNE, =
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFRfCeR.
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Jan. Isl A. n.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL 0FRfC9R !
WASHINGTON. ID. o.. Jan. Isl A. N. }
synopsis Jor the Past Tcenty.f0ur Hours.
The area Of highest barometer, which was Tues.
day night in the Indian Territory and Nebraska,
has moved slowly east ward with increasing
pressure and the barometer has risen generally
east OF the Rocky Mountains Coudiness has con-
tinued, with snow, until Wednesday even
ing over the lower lakes, but clear weather
with cold north wind backing to west has prevailed
In the Middle and Eastern States Northeast winds
and cloudy weather have been reported on the
coasts OF Louisiana and Texas and light rain has
fallen there. Clear, cool weather has continued In
the South Atlantic states.
Probabilities
The area OF highest barometer will probably
move eastward, extending also northeast
on Thursday the Ohio Valley;
rising barometer and clear weather continue
in the Middle and Eastern States with
diminishing northwest winds; cloudy weather and
northeast winds In the Gulf States; southwest
winds and warmer temperature on the lakes, pos
sibly with slight fall in the barometer; cloudy and
threatening weather continue In the southwest
Dangerous winds are not anticipated for tonight
on the Atlantic coast
supplementary Weather Report.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-7 P. M.
Snow was reported last night from Cape May
No.; Cincinnati, OHIO; Denver. COL; Grand Haven,
Mich; Knoxville. Tenn.. and Virginia Cty. The
weather was threatening at santa Fe, N. M.
High northerly winds were reported from Cheyenne
and Corinne The temperature at Kingston,
CANDIDA, was eleven degrees below zero. snow fell
this A. M. at BunalO, Denver, OswegO. N. T., and
P1ttsburg, ana the weather at Detroit wastnreaten
ing The weather az COrlnne, Utah, was clear, with
high northeasterly wind prevailing. The tenn
below zero; at Cheyenne. VI. T., twenty below
Chicago, one below; Denver, nine below. and az
falling this evening ut Pittsburg. and was lkewise1
reported from Saugeen, Canada; chicago. Geve-1
land and Santa Fe. The summit OF Mount Waeh-i
ington, N H., was covered with clouds; tempera-1
ture was sixteen degrees below zero the wind from
the northwest and blowing at the fearful veosty Oh
los miles an hour.
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Colonel ID. r. Washinato on.

BY telegram from san Francisco we learn that
Colonel b. +. Washington, a newspaper editor, a
vrginan by birth, formerly Mayor OF Sacramento.
Collector or the Port OF san Francisco under
Buchanan and late state Tide Land Comm issioner,
tnaf
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OVersiau&h1ng IN the Navy-Naval OrdeKDs
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a, 1872.
The Secretary OF the Navy has transmitted to
Congress, required by the joint resolution for the
relief OF certain officers OF the navy. the cOnclu-
si0ns OF the Board of Onicers, OF which
Vice Admiral Rowan Is President authors
ized by the Secretary 10 examine
into the cases OF such officers as may deem them
selves uDjusty passed over by promotions In con.
formity with the act Of Congress OF 1866. The
Board recommends "a Its cOnclusiOns:-fhat Com,
mOdOre Joseph +. Green be restored to his or g1nah
position on the navy list next below Rear
Admiral Boggs; that Commodore John De Camp
be promoted TO mis- original relative position as
Rear Admiral on the retired list; that Commodore
Charles w. Pickering. be promoted to the grade OF
Commodore the retired llst with the retired pay
OF his advanced rank; that Captain Egbert Tnomp-
Captain Tho mas G. CorDin; that Commander
Samuel r. Franklin be promoted and take
| rank next alter Commander James 5. Thornton;
| that Commander Edward g. McAuiey be restored
to his original rank next after Commander W. ID.
| Whiting; That Commanders John X. Russell, A. w.
| II. BOnnam, Austin Pendergrast and W.. p.
| Mccain be restored to their original
| places on the navy list that Lieutenant James II.
Sands be advanced ten numbers In his grade for
gallant services: that Lieutenant Commander
Charles d. SigsDee be advanced ten numbers his
| GERS whose claims were presented and examined
into by the Board, no change In their position ls
recommended.
NAVAL ORDERS.
Captain FOxall A. Parker has been ordered to the
Worcester as chief OF stan or the North Atlantic
torpedo DUTY; Gunner 4. BeecOm Watkins ordered
to the Worcester.
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The Weather In This City Yesterday.
The following record will show the changes In the
temperature for the past twentyfour hours. In COM
parisOn with the corresponding dav OF last year,
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's Pharmacy
HERALD Building, corner or Ann street,
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THE NAVY.

Activity Of tho North Atlantic Squadron.
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a, 1871
The United States steamer Worcester has arrived
at Hampton Roads, and Rear Admiral Lee mas been
ordered TO join his forces with all practicable de-
spatch. The wyoming, also at Hampton Roads, Will
probably lie temporarily assigned to the North At
lantic squadron
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-25

Lizzie Kohler was committed by Justice Ledwith
yesterday on charge Of stealing 5000 belonging to
Chrlstiana Berg, Of 437 Second avenue.
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history Of the transactions OF the service from Its
origin. New rules and regulations nave also been
prepared and are about to be promulgated for
the management OF the stations and the
general condition OF the service Notwithstanding
the unfavorable conditions under which this SER
vice has heretofore labored, as shown by Captain
Faunce's report 1t has done much in the cause Of
humanity and for the shipping interests OF
the country In the saving of life and
property. The improvements introduced dur
ing the past season have placed 1t
upon better footing than 1t has ever been and
when those now In progress and in contemplation
shall be completed 1t Is believed that the
dangerous coasts of New Jersey and Long
Island, 80 long and justly the terror Of
Mariners will be so wen guarded that the loss
Of life thereon by shpwreck Will be Of very rare
occurrence. Appended thereto, as indicative
OF the present efficiency OF the stations on the New
Jersey coast Is the report or Mr. W. w. Ware super
intendent OF that coast for the quarter ending De-
cember 81 1871. The quarterly report Of the super
ntendent or the Long Island coast has not yet been
received but other reports when he Is required to
make indicate corresponding increase In efficiency.
Not q life mas been lost upon either coast this
season.
The Louisiana Committee Starts South.
The New Orleans Special Committee have left for
that CITY, General Emory teegraphed TO the War De.
partment to-day:-"Aii quiet, and parties seem to
be preparing for the Congressional investigation"
The Indians and the Government.
Tne House committee on Indian Affairs were in
session this morning debating general bills referred
to them. This committee has an important duty
before lt-that Of preparing legislation under which
to change the treaty system to that OF direct law
The matter Of organizing the Southern Indian Ter.
rtOrV Is also before the commitfoo Tho
Chairman, Mr.. Shanks, Is strongly opposed TO
any legislation interfering with the vested
rights Of the Indian nations residing there
1t will offer and ask the reference of
memorial on this subject made by the united delera-
tons from the Cherokees, Creeks and Choctaws
concurred in by the prince CHIEF OF the Creeks,
Chicote who Is also here. The Indians fear that
Territorial government Is the first step toward rail-
road plumber OF their land and the final absorption
of the people. They declare that they only framed
the Oklanama constitution organizing the federation