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The New York herald., 1872-06-04

Examination Of Students for Admission.
The examination of students for admission into
the Introductory department Of the College of the
City Of New York commenced yesterday, and will
be continued throughout to-day. There are about
six hundred and fifty applicants, all from our pub
lie schools, it being rule OF the institution to ad-
nit no one unless he has previously attended one
Of them for at least year. The subjects OF yester-
day were spelling, arithmetic grammar and read
ing. letter, in which some very good test words
were adroity introduced, was dictated to the
students and constituted their examination i'm
spelling The questions in arithmetic and grammar
were on printed slips. The problems in arithmetic
were all such as arc occurring in everyday life.
The questions in grammar were OF somewhat
puZzling nature to young students consisting prin-
cpally of corrections In false syntay parsing Nnd
the grammatical arrangement OF traHsnoscd words.
TWO Of their questions In false syntax were:-
g During the procession child was
run over, wearing short red dress,
which never spoke afterwards - 7" The figs
were in small wooden boxes, which we ate.n They
were also required to write complete sentence,
containing at least fifty words. The subjects which
VIII occupy the attention Of the students tomor
row are history, writing, algebra and geography.
On the 10th instant the candidates will assemble
i'm the College chapel to hear the result of the
animation, to hear whether they are members of
the College or doomed TO another year Of schooling
or to commence business with their present attain
ments. For them these two days are big with fate.
The New York herald., 1872-06-04
COLUMBIA COLLEGE,
The Examination OF the SER

The Examination OF the Senior Classcs
The concluding examination of the senior classes
of Columbia College was continued yesterday, be-
tween the hours OF ten and two. One OF the latest
features In the educational department of Columbia
College is the introduction OF elective studies in the
senior classes, giving the student the option Of
selecting s line OF studies instead oforcing him to-
cram an unlimited amount OF Latin and Greek. In
the senior class there is elective between physics
and Latin, between Greek and dillerential calculus
and between chemistry and intellectual philosophy.
The examinations Yesterday were upon the elec-
tive physics and the elective Latin. The examina-
tlon In physics was conducted by Professor o. ".
Rood, and embraced plane polarization of life, cir
cular polarization of life, elllptica polarization OF
life, double relraction of life and conica reracton
OF life The examination in Latin was conducted
by Professor Short. There were really two exam
inatons in each class-one to pass and one for hon
ors, the latter being by far the most difficult.
There is considerable competition for the two fell
lowships, each worth S5Oo-one in science and the
other in classics The examination to-day will COM
prise Greek and diIiercntial calculus and will bo
conducted py Professors Dgiscy aud Peck
The New York herald., 1872-06-04
IN MEMORIAM.
A Clerical Eulogy on "a Deceased Jour-
nalist.

'The new Catholic church on st. Nicholas avenue,
Washington Heights, was as usual filed by crowd
ofdevotees on Sunday last. DR.. Brann took the op-
portunity to pay last tribute Of respect to the
memory of the late James Gordon Bennett Just
prior to reading the scriptura lesson DR.. Brann
addressed to the congregation the following
words-
Last evening, at about five O'clock James Gordon
Bennett calmly passed away from this earth. Our
Church is particularly indebted to his benevolence
for contributing $4,000 toward erecting this beau-
ful structure. am personally under great 0biipa-
tion 10 him and his family, VINO are now suffering
so severe "A bereavement.
IL is great consolation to us all to know tnas
Mr.. Bennett was true and jealous believer III tnc
Holy Churcl-an earnest Christian. Whle ms nllnu
was perfectly clear and unclouded ne OF MS Own
nscord sent for Archbishop McCloskey, VINO at M mr.
Bennctt's express desire and wish administered tue
sacrament with extreme JUNCTION. UP 70 the mo
ment OF his death he appeared resigned 10 'od's
will and happy. -. ,.on,,,or, 3, 49,.
since he was stricken with paralysis, SIN months
apo desired to possess the ''sacred hcarC as0
Tie "sacred heart,n like the t'scapula," which
IL 40 commonly worn by the disciples OF our Chutch,
is symbOlicaL TO the true believer its significance
is great hut by the unbeliever 1t Is regarded with
co,tempt. as bundle OF rags having no meaning.
My. Bspaetta soul IKE that ol .eYeryoas, must
The New York herald., 1872-06-04
From the Philadelphia Record, June 81

In the death Of James Gordon Bennett at the ripe
age OF seventy-sx years American journalism has
lost one of its most famous representatives 1t may
be said with truth that one OF his compeers was
ever widely known, his name having spread all
over the globe, and being synonym of press enter
prise and aulacity. During his long and eventful
career, American journalism has grown to be a far
more able and powerful institution than in the early
days OF the famous paper which he founded. The
history OF his career is in some respects history Of
the American press; and hence, though his death
occurs at a moment crowded with exciting events
OF domestic and foreign politics, IL canuot fail TO
produce profound impression in every part OF the
country,
The New York herald., 1872-06-04
From the New Haven Palladium, June ]

On Saturday the most successful OF American
Journalists died. James Gordon Bennett finished
his long and peculiar career Few men have been
more malgned than he. Few have fought harder
for their position, and few have shown more ability
and energy In their work. In Judging or Mr. Ben
nett as q journalist, 1t must be acknowledged that
he Ia the father OF the American newspaper such.
He It was who first gave news and fresh inOrma-
tion of all kinds that prominent place 1t holds
In the journalists mind. And this was his
great work. He created the news depart
influence, Affecting all and every side at different
times. As man he was generous and kind to u
remarkable degree. Though often accused OF the
contrary ne was uniformly liked by the men under
his employ. TO no one man can 90 many news.
The New York herald., 1872-06-04
from the Philadelphia Ledger. !

The NEW YORK HERALD, although starting as a
small Sheet in consequence OF the energy, ability
and perseverance displayed by Mr.. Bennett, became
q newspaper of wide circulation and extended in
nuence throughout this country and Europe. In his
activity Ia obtaining the freshest ana most impor-
tant news from all quarters and in the liberal COM
pensation paid for seeking out the latest intelli-
gence Mr. Bennett was unrivalled, and the HERALD
for thirtyseven years has been under his intelligent
and unremtting supervision, and has been emf
nm IL
The New York herald., 1872-06-04

endure some suffering as expiation For no mortal
n6wr GGWeyer & pure ~ noble and truly faithful to the
call upon all good and true Christians to ntyar uy
prayers to the Throne of Grace that his release
may be speedily efrected, and his soul enter those
corded to ''the just made perfect !, ' -
The New York herald., 1872-06-04
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE "a
PANESE EMBASSY.
The following correspondence explains ITSELF

Inc IOlOWlnR correspondence explains 1tSeN:-
To THEIR ExcFLLENcIKs THE AMBASSADORS ExrnAoRDr-
NARY FROM THE EMPIRE OF JAPAN TO THE UNITED
GESTLEsEs-The UNDERSIGNED. officers and members Of
been e eSarsea By that body with The agreeable duty
in ths city at such time as may be agreeable to YOU
0 Ss
Isstsa n .9e policy Of essS,snsd E%pefsr, sspe,
are BY Re New %, GnSF x
aSoSe an 0e her as
to progress in knowledge civilization and ma
For these reasons the Chamber of Commerce fully
opportunity Of paying its respects to the members your
IS The
high respect'your oPcdien% % %seryants
Shd9HffSS% q il fS% fRSSSS$FbDSKn %SFDSKn, c,,.,,,,.
i 5oSAfHaN z MHNSsFt ssfFtRaEs,
EMBASSY.
sEcrErARYs OFFICE or rnE JArAyEsE @ !; IE;NnAssr,s
GESrLrMES-we have the honor 10 acknowledge receipt
Ssw and e 10 % pSc 20 nn%ue to- e ye
by members Of the Chamber Commerce in your city,
Its marked expression q friendly feeling, conveying
faction and especial pleasure to accept this distinguished
New & e great ns f@ hs
We most heartily rcciprocate the feelings kindly and
generously expressed and accept with pleasure your
lite invitation and shall avail q carly opportunity to
confer with you regarding time mutually agreeable
whenever matters of diplomatic nature under dis
cussion, will permit to make definite plans for the
future.
With renewed thanks and assurances of distinguished
considerations we have the honor to remain, very respect
fully, -
Ambassador Extraordinary Of Japan,
JUSSAMMI TAKAyOSSI KIDD,
Associate Ambassador Extraordinary
JUSIIIE MASSOUKA YAMAGUTSI.
Associate Ambassador Extraordinary.
To Messrs W. Il: Dodge, George Opdyke, A. A. Low; E.
d. Morgan Jonathan Sturge committee Of the Chamber
OF Commerce of the state of New York.
The New York herald., 1872-06-04
From the Boston Times. June al

The death Of so prominent journalist as James
Gordon Bennett will excite the reflections on his
remarkable career which belong to the case. lie is
the acknowledged founder Of the modern style of
newspaper. Before his time it was podding, dull,
sleepy, sow-coach affair, almost Indifferent to pub
fishing the news even when 1t Tell into its lap He
took 1t and infused new life into 1t, made a new
agent of IL, sent the blood coursing freely through
Its veins and 1t at once became q necessity to
civilization. AS man Mr.. Bennett challenged
hosts of enmites, all OF which he has long outved
There was end to his enterprise. Money flowed
like water when news was to be bought for the
public, The founder OF the NEW YORK HERALD has
earned n name that will last long while.
The New York herald., 1872-06-04

From the Lynchburg Va.) Republican, June 2.l
The telegraph brings us the sad intelligence OF the
death Of Jamcs Gordon Bennett, founder and pro.
prietor of the NEW YORK HERALD. Thus has passed
away the greatest journalist OF the age-a man
without rival In all the elements constituting
great newspaper manager.
The New York herald., 1872-06-04
From the New York Commercial Advertise
June 81

remarkable chapter in the history OF American
journalism closes with the death Of James Gordon
Bennett. The Scottish lad who landed at Halifax
1y-hree years ago, poor in purse, but rich In the
qualities requisite for success in q new rough
country, driited naturally toward New York, and
found here an ample field for the exercise Of his
energies. Born not to serve but to rule, and
restive under conditions which gave small scope to
his enterprisng spirit, he steadily advanced, step
by step, through experiment after experiment, to
the place which nature had fitted him to ill.
Boston gave him employment as salesman
in shop and as proof reader in printing
house. Charleston gave him work as trans
lator and general assistant in a newspaper
Office. New York offered him Improbable chances
as school teacher, lecturer, newspaper reporter.
contributor and correspondent--and Them firing OF
labor which had become distasteful as well un-
certain, nc drlited TO Philadelphia where fell into
b Siu hans nv o. INSCRIPTIONS politicians who heeced
hn,. he ilad run the gauntlet, peltcd by the way,
nau Deen bruised but not disabled, smitten but not
uaarn 90 aa .ne stormy experiences of sixteen
prepared him for the work of revoutionizjng
American Journalism. In May, 1885, he began his
security of aWaltstreet celar-the birthplace OF the
NEW YORK HERALD. The time and the man had
In the city at that day. News was a conmod
ify to which very little attention was paid.
derous disqusltions in the editorial columns Of the
leading journals and few scraps Of foreign and do
mestic intelligence were all that the citizens OF
New York received In return for their subscrlpton
money; "paragraphing" was unknown, and re-
porters were at discount. Mr.. Bennett changed
All this In the twnklng of an eye. The first num-
ber of the HERALD dropped into the streets Of the
city like q bOmbshell, sending out loud report,
scattering rcbrands In all directions, and startling
alike the sleepy editors and the astounded public.
Bennett believed that the active town needed an
active mouthpiece, and he was shrewd In selzing
she tempting opportunity lie filled the hERALD AL
chiefly upon local topics; he peppered every.
The New York herald., 1872-06-04

anankiulness. His family ties were very strong,
ana IL Is saddening thought that he died when the
ony ony ones whom he tenderly loved-his only son
H HRaIrvnege given some few patient and hard workers
~ ns M veu 10 see his work completed and to leave
Ill :. ~ sne nands OF ready successors. 1t is great
anu anu nseml work, If not the highest that he might
The New York herald., 1872-06-04
COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

To Messrs. w r. Dodge George Opdyke, a A. Low;
ID. Morgan, Jonathan Sturges, committee Of the Chamb
OF Commerce OF the state of New York.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-28
NEW BOOKS.

"THE EDUCATIONAL YEAR Book FOR
1872. The first volume of this work, here
after to be published annually, is before us,
and supplies desideratum no longer to be
denied.
The most momenLous fact in the progress
of our American civilization is the organ
izatiOn of that system of universal public
instruction now going on. By an inexora-
bic law of human affairs it must have its
development, and its object is distinctly the
promotion of the highest interests of hui
mainly in all classes of society alike The
enterprise is vast, and the machinery it re-
quires is obviously thing of permanent i'm
pOrtance to the country. Accordingly here
is hand book of reference, comprising
digest of American public school laws, sys-
TENS Of instruction, and interesting matters
pertaining to schools and colleges, embracing
all manner of educational statistics. 1t is
time that the educators of the country
should have the means of estimating the
ponderOus machinery and ceaseless actiVi-
ties of our vast systems of public instruc-
ton, which can only be done by means of
such works as this, which keep pace as il
were with the improvements in school laws
and school management; and when it is
hC1iC, u Sebu A4d4ulg Adh III oNtossCotlllS W
every citizen brilliant prospect Of the ad-
vancement of our country and our race, in
intellectual development.
Every department of the grand enter
prise is represented in the separate chapters
of this useful and now indispensable hand
work. 1t is published by A. S. Barnes &
Co., New York, for the Teachers National
Publishing Association and should be in
possession of every teacher in the land.
THE FOUR GREAT EVILS OF THE
DAY.-D. H. Neylan, Public Square, has
placed on our table copy of this series of
lectures, by Archbishop Manning, which
have attracted general attention in Great
Britain. The subjects are The revolt of
the Intellect, or Rationalism; the revolt of
the WILL or Materialism; the revolt of So
ciety, or Socialism in its various forms Of
Communism; and the Spirit of Anti
Christ. The Archbishop deals with these
problems from the Roman Catholic stand
point, and his array of patristic authorities
indicates that they are but new forms of
old forces with which the Church has been
cOntending from the beginning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-28
SHOOK rHEwRoNG PERSON

We are not quite certain but what the
amusing adventure set forth as follows, by
the Baltimore american, may not have hap
pened also in other places than Baltimore;
but the story is good to tell and laugh at,
no matter where it happened. Says that
paper:
"In the southern section of this city, yes
terday afternoon, about dusk, a LADY was
greatly annoyed by several urchiDs ringing
Ler door bell, and who, takiDgto their heels,
enjoyed the joke immensely when she
answered the summons. Several times she
came down stairs, but was always too late
to effect the capture Of one. At last 81 e
planned a scheme. She stood at the head
of the steps and awaited their coming.
Pretty soon step was heard on the porch.
and in moment the bell was given vigor-
Gus jerk. 81 see you, you little rascal the
lady said, and rushing down stairs, caught
the unresting figure by the coat-collar and
gave him good shaking. When her strength
was nearly exhausted, ana she was hoarse
with excitement, she looked in the face of
the object of her wrath, and discovered, to
her intense horror that it was the diminu-
tive minister of her church, who was look
ing as red in the face, to use her piscatorial
description of him to a friend, as a boiled
lobster. A few words of explanation made
the matter all right, and it was soon forgot
ten"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-28
RISINEss NOTICE.

A few days ago the UNION AND AMER
ICAN sold its Nashville, Edgefeld and
suburban subscription lists to Mr.. A. E.
Sneed, a gentleman long connected with
the subscription department of this of
fee. He viii conduct the delivery Of
papers and receive subscriptions for the
same. He will devote his entire time
to the BUSINESS, and requests US TO say
that he viii guarantee the regular and
prompt delivery of the Daily papers to
all subscribers on his routes. He will
keep a registry Of complaints at our
Counting Room, and desires that every
neglect or failure of carriers shall be
reported to him at this Office. He will
receive subscriptions by the week, month,
quarter, half-year or year, at the pub
lished rates for papers delivered -25
cents per week, 81 per month, So per
quarter, or s12 per year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-28
OUR WEEKLY EXCHANGES,

Some of our weekly exchanges have
forwarded us complaints that they dc
not receive our daily issue. Hereto
fore it has been our custom, to a
most liberal extent, to furnish our daily
issue to our weekly cOnfrereS. But
the number of the latter is SO great
that we find it impossible longer to
comply with this rule.
We are willing to exchange with the
Tennessee Press a weekly for a weekly,
a seni-weekly for semi-weekly and q
daily for a daily. Further than this
Justice does not seem to require us to
90. The actual cost of our respective
issues does not permit of our doing
more. UNION AND AMERICAN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-28
NOTICE TO sEBsCRTBERs.

By! our present mode of direction
each one Of our subscribers can tel
the time to which he has paid for the
UNION AND AMERICAN for instance,
" A. B, Jan. II, '72," shows that A.
B. has paid to Jan. II, 1872. Our
terms are invariably cash in adj
vance. Hitherto we have not been
able to make this rule invariable. Hence
forth each subscriber win know for him
self when his time expires. If he wishes
the paper renewed, we win take it as q
favor to have it continued. To save
trouble and postage to him and 70 us
we announce that we win consider
those who do not renew their suhscrip-
ton as desiring to have the paper dis
continued. We shall certainly regret
this, and sincerely hope that our sub
scribers may each and every one renew
their subscription, and still continue to
patronize that cold reliable" the Peoples
Paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-28

and oil cloths. Every one needing carpet
is Invited to call and examine his stock.
No trouble TO show them.
Adams, Throne & Co, manufacturers
and wholesale dealers in boots and shoes,
4S Public Square, have received their new
and complete stock of spring goods, which
are being offered to the trade at low prices.
This firm have recently had their store re-
painted and otherwise improved, and are
now ready to commence large spring
trade. Among the excellent articles being
offered by this house, is superior kind OF
boot and shoe bearing the firm mark, for
whom they have been made to order.
A new identifying agent Sozodont, the
most delightful for the teeth that a brush
was ever dipped into.
1000 new patterns received at Howe
Sewing Machine Rooms, @ North Summer
street.
Franklin House offers first-class day
board at $3.50 per week.
A nice new cottage well furnished II
South Nashville for rent by James Hick
man, % South Summer street.
Auction sale of saloon stock and licens'
to- morrow by Barnes d Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-28
THE SEVEN BEST DIsINFECrANTs.

PERMANGANATE OF POTAsH.-One
part of the pure salt is dissolved in one hum
bred parts of water. Where the crude ma
terial is used, five to ten parts of it to one
hundred of water will suffice. This disin-
fectant acts upon liquids, and has little eff
feet on solids.
CARBoLIC ACID WATER is obtained by
dissolving one part of pure crystalized car
boic acid (Which can be rendered fluid by
immersion in hot water) in one hundred
parts of water. Crude carbolic acid should
be taken in double its quantity.
CARBOLIC ACID POWDERS are prepared
by mixing one hundred parts peat, gypsum,
earth, sand, sawdust, or charcoal powder,
with one part carbolic acid dissolved in wa
ter. Double the quantity of crude acid
must be taken.
CARBoLIC ACID WAsH.-Nix one part
carbolic acid with one hundred parts milk
of lime.
CHLORIDE OF LIME.-One part in one
hundred of water.
SOLUTION OF METALLIC SALTs.-Better
to prepare saturated solutions in water, and
frequently stir.
SUEvERN's MASS is composed of one
hundre ed parts of slaked lime, fifteen parts
coal tar, and fifteen parts cloride of magne-
stun dissolved in water.
The above list of disinfectants and their
preparation will be found highly serviceable,
and should not be fcrgOtten.-Herdld of
Health.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-28
TENNESSEE NEWS.

A revival is breaking out at Ripley, Laud-
erdale county.
There were six marriages in ChattanOo-
ga last week.
Memphis Methodists are building a mag
nifcent church.
An actor dying of consumption in Mem
phs, was presented with S25 the other day
by Lolita.
Capt. A. H. Foster, of Chattanooga, was
Frustrated by a stroke Of paralysis last
Monday.
Luke Paddon, the murderer of Edward
Burr, is dying Of consumption in Memphis,
jail.
Hackett, the embezzler, is on exhibition
at Memphis jail. Over 500 persons called
to have look at him last Sunday.
A negro named Hole, sentenced to fifty
days Imprisonment in Chattanooga Jail for
larceny, made his escape Saturday night.
The survey of the Tennessee Central
Railroad has been completed as far as
Trenton, Gibson county. The route sur
veyed is via Tisdale Greek to Chestnut
Bluff and Brazil.
Last Saturday morning passenger train
ran into a horse and buggy at railway
crossing near Trenton, knocking the horse
into.a deep ditch and tearing the buggy to
pieces. The gentleman driving the buggy
escaped by jumping out before the accident
occurred.
The Ripley NelrS says there was pro-
duced in Lauderdale county in 1870, 5000
bales of cotton, worth 100000; 100000
bushels of Indian corn, worth 100000;
10000 bushels Of oats, worth $4,000; 10000
bushels of wheat, worth $4,000; 1000
bushels of Irish potatoes, worth $4,000;
5000 bushels of sweet potatoes, worth So
900; making an aggregate of value produced
from the soil in the year 1870 of$1 ,045,0 900,
or about SSS for every man, woman and
child in the county, white and black. When
it is considered that there is no account
taken of the grasses, garden vegetables,
fruits, live stock and fowls for this year, the
figures make a handsome showing for the
wealth and prosperity of the people of
Lauderdale.