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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-08

During Thursday there were fifteen additional
cases OF smallpox reported, three OF which were
found concealed by the Health Inspectors During
the twenty four hours ending mt noon yesterday
four deaths from this cause were reported.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-08

The Committee on Character Of law students
seeking admission to the Bar will meet on Monday
afternoon, at three O'Clock, in the Supreme Court
General Term room.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-08

August Meihe, six and half years OF age, was
drowned on the 80 instant, and yesterday after
noon his body was found foating in the dock foot
of seventeenth street. East River The remains
were taken to the residence OF his parents, 6I5
East Eleventh street. where Coroner Herman will
hold an inquest to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-08

The Department OF Public Parks announce that
df the weather be inel there will be music on the
Mall in the Central Park at halipast three T. NJ. to-
day the Sth inst,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-08

The receiver OF the Union Square Bank Is to make
a payment to the depostors of the institution on
the 18th inst, settling all claims in FULL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-08
From the Mobile Register, June 81

The telegraph this morning announces an event
which has been for several days impending-the
death OF James Gordon Bennett, the founder and
proprietor of the New YORK HERALD, man who,
for thirty-six years. has occupied more prominent
place before the public than any other man in the
United States throughout the same period That
public will unanimously accord him the credit Of
having first of all and from the first more than
any other man, developed the American daily
press into what 1t now is. or the means by which
he attained his distinction much is held in the way
OF opinion which 1t would be unbecOming to utter
In the presence Of death, but OF his pre-eminent
ability in the field which he challenged as his own
too high an estimate cannot well be pronounced
May his merits, both Of brain and heart, be long
remembered, and his faults be consigned to OBJ
liyiOn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-08
NEW YORK CITY.

Comptroller Green paid yesterday to the Depart
ment Of Public Parks $l35,0o0 for the use OF that
department..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-08
From the Salt Lake

From the salt Lake Herald, June 2.
The great mind which built up one of the greatest
newspapers on the globe has passed away. James
Gordon Bennett died at twenty-five minutes past
seven O'Clock last night, full of years, leaving be-
hind him wonderful record. The late hour this
morning at which we receive the news precludes
our dwelling at length on his memorable career.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-03

as much for not writing them. When every
body except the public missionaries was IN
terested in the Grand Duke the HERALD fol-
lowed him up and told how he held his pistol
that fooishness; butt served even more purposes
IMAM that OF gosslppfng about the one man who
was uppermost Ia the curiosity OF the people. It
convinced the, army on1cers OF the HERALD's en-
must be great papers In America; and the
Russian mobiles, diplomats and newspaper
eMtors Will always bear In mind that what
they wanted TO read was In the HERALD, and They
VIII, therefore, ascribe to IL immense innuenco.r
"a y Time OF extraordinary friendship or OF extra
ordinary complications between Russia and
America the HERALD win be powerful with u
american government and people, because fe
Wul % considered influential ut st. Peters,
Africa with gsadiy appareed cameis, with drums
and with banners decked in reds ana Fellows, try,
ing TO discover, at cost OF $4,000, lost Engshl
man wnom the world knows by heart, is an enter
prise-nos strictly lc1rnastic according to tns old
Ia England and In the East and refexy In America.
How can you stop the tnfuencef Only by utterly
defeating 1t at home, with who Is greater Ia
HERALD Joprnslism. II IL VIII not be defeated; q
adopted ct Philadelphia In ls33-that q subject
which everybody sees IL what everybody wants I'd
read about-if IL Is never more than a day In adj
vance OF the people; 1t will, with consummate
" tSe iaros always give the Longest report
tnngs-the HERALD win know no limit to
lts influence In the world, and with the spirit Of
Waipo!e, tempered by the heartier sentiment Of
Leigh Hunt, both OF whom Bennett used to study
IN the same hour, 1t may become as grand it ID
This Ia, even to think Of q marvellous.
terrible power, rivalling the widest dream OF any
Persian magician; and II shows what strong man,
NOV without hearty sentiment, but with one frIn
purpose, may call forth nom board and two barr
relH in cellar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-03
NEWSPAPER SKETCHES.
Mr.. BENEFITS Life and Services Sketched
BY His Contemporaries.
Me- vnrh


The career Of Mr.. Bennett may be not inaptly
ukened to one Of those spring days whose morning
b dark with overhanging clouds and inclement with
tempestuous winds and storms, while the remain
der is warm and bright with all the splendor Of
shine. There have been few men so absolutely
selfmade o. he. In the outset OF his career he
absolutely isolated, without home, without friends,
without even q cent to buy him Dread. But there
was within him more than Roman fortltude which
not only enabled him to bear privatlon, but also
taught him TO laugh at 1t. This combination Of gay
city ana stoicism he probably derived from his
parents. who were French Catholics Of the town Of
Keith, In the county Of Banflshire Scotland. Mr..
Bennett was born at New Mills, in the year 1897,
ana his boyhood was passed at a time when the
terror OF Napoleon filed all the English lands when
the windows OF every print shop teemed with
caricatures OF the Corsican leader Of the French,
and when every hilltop along the coast was pro-
vided with beacon fires to announce the approach
of his dreaded army OF invasion. To youth or
warm imagination and poetic feeling the character
of the great conqueror must have possessed an I'M
usual CHARM
At that period when the mind takes In eagerly
Impressions OF good and evil, he heard continually
OF the victories OF the great man whom In HIS secret
.heart he could not but regard as countryman.
Educated by his parents In the pleasant French Ian
Guage he doubtless read with avidty all the rumors
aud the gossip and the r0mances that were pub
ltshed shout his hero. and the disaster OF Moscow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-03
JAMES GORDON BENNETT.
The Metropolitan Press on the Founder
Of the New York Herald.

We reproduce nom the city journals Of yesterday
the following editorial comments on the death Of
Mr. Bennett and the sketches Of his life and what
he has done for Journalism. We give them as pub
iished, without reference to the inaccuracies and
errors inseparable nom such notices.
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EDITORIAL COMMENTS.
from the New York Times.l

from the New YORK TtmesJ ~
The founder and chief manager OF the NEW YORK
HERALD Is dead. It was owing to the hard work
and steady application Of James Gordon Bennett
that the newspaper with which hisname is 80 closely
identified gained the position which 1t occupies
He carried the fndomitabe energy and res0lte Will
characteristic OF his countrymen into all that he
did, and the measure or success that he earned he
may Airiy claim to have deserved He lived to see
the New York Press attain a degree OF influence
undreamed OF In the early era or the penny daiies
and pc mas len behind him newspaper property
which Affords striking testimony to the rapid
material progress Of the last thirty years. Az o
SUCCESSFUL journalist and man OF business James
Gordon Bennett win be remembered among the
representative men OF the city Of New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-03

From the New York Standard, May 31.]
James Gordon Bennett, the founder Of the NEW
YORK HERALD, is an old man OF scventy-two years,
and though he carefully watches and crticises the
course Of the paper Of which he is still announced
as proprietor he has, so far journalistic work
is concerned, already reached the province OF that
posterity which he thought would call him one Of
the greatest benefactors Of his race. His parents
we're French Catholics, who lived In Scotland,
when, about the year 1900, he was born. Parton
had the notion therefore, that Bennett had French
instincts and Scotch habits; but we believe that he
was French both in instincts and In manners, and
that he outived his Scotch education, very much as
Jacksons Indian boy remained an Indian to the end
of his life. Bennett had the Scotch lingo, but he
spoke correct French. We learn that no was SEN
timental and romantic youth, genial and enthusi-
astic, and, when not swimming Justify In the river
a thoughtful boy, frequently misunderstood, but
not often mistrusted He loved music and
studied Virgil, and the author who FIRST had any
influence upon him was Scott. Next 10 Scott In
his love was Byron. In later years he loved
wslpole and Leigh Hunt When Bennett was sev
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Butter and cheese are almost indspensi-
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are nutritious and healthy; but an inordi
nate use of either causes Indigestion and
dyspepsia Owen Gafrney's Sunday Com
fort. Judicionsly used will remove both of
there troubles,
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II = PIANO CO., N I. PRICE CDOfA
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KANNASR D BONDS

Safe ond Proatabc Investment Bonds. some Oh
the wcalthiest counties in KANSAS AiI'n, an
res,erod by the state of Kansas Interest aid
princip. paid by the State reasurer. The Bones
pay per cent. interest and are over three years
pnlj ,he commons having been always regularly and
nromntly maid For statistics and information, al
dress 8 SiM'L A. GAY. ORD & Co, 3a Wall ST.
N ]. City. ~ .II-L
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- Advertise In the DAILY REcoRp, the
Oldest paper in Veaanso County.
, 1872-11-19

bursted it open. King was standing in the cen
tre of the room he Was dressed in the height
Of fashion IN his right hand he held an ele-
CANT chased go.d-hcaded cane, while his left
nana was thrust in his overcoat pocket
t<Talce your hand out Of your pocket" SHOUTED
the Captain, Who was fearful that King might
haye q <pirtGl: King instantly obeyed the order,
and said, IT have no weapon" Captain Van
Duzen then colared him and took him to
followed By the crowd, which at this time NUM-
berud thousands. Tie crowd was, with difficult
TT, Kept back from the door Of the Station
house. In the station the prisoner behaved
with the most eneira5le coo,ness, and even when
carried past lin On stretcher, he
did not manifest the least concern. He answered
the usual questions by saying that his name was
James c. King, 3 lawyer by profession. 33 years
Of age, and that he resided at No. lao East Sew
enteenth street.
The body of O'Nei1l Was carried to the rear
Of the station-house, where his jaws we're tied
up. and he was left lying on the atretcher.
O'Neiu was about 35 years Of age, five feet eight
inches in height. He WAS dark complexioned
black hair, and WAS dressed in black coat,
round top black hat, mixed trousers, and gaiter
Ehoes.
, 1872-11-19

Chicago this winter 3 lecture which for brillianoy
OF ideas, beauty OF expression, and power OF or
atory, WaB superior TO this. Miss Faithful Tas
among the auditors.
11r. Hay upon opening. said he would treat Of
but one phase Of Washington life, embraced in
the events of the heroic age of America, or those
years between 81 and IS. He then very besuti-
fully introduced a few expressions regarding the
of one year three cycles of history had been
made in Chicago, the disasteE the ruin,
and the glory. In his remarks re-
ferring to Mr. Lincoln, he said, IT do not wish
to make 8 faultless monster of him, but he
came nearer to the type Of the democratic-re-
to nepotism, he said, "There was never man
who gave so few Offices to friends. He WIS en-
tirely ungrateful to the politicians in the West
W1o helped him to the Office: This was right:
2ens, just as Heaven owes no duty to her wor-
shippers for their prayers and hymns. He said
one day, gentleman came to the Presidential
mansion, and tried to persuade AIr. Lincoln
na ' as ha T9 sh 5 sEfser is hs
deserved an appointment. 11r. Lincoln listened
attentively, and then said: "Are you sure you
are the man p " Yes, sir; I'm sure" Then"
sad Mr: Lincoln, as he arose to pass out Of the
To9m, Ta9 You got, me- into pretty mess,-but
Referring to ofice-holders, Mr. Hay said
that the heart Of the ofdce-holder had its own
otter TRIALS, and that they are generally men
tachment for the administration in power.
Nj. Hay paid glowing tribute to the innmor-
tai Ellsworth, who, he said contained more man
hood in five and one-haf inches, from boot
spur to hat plume, than any young man he had
ever met.
Mr. Hay said there had never existed between
two officials such deep and tender friendship as
that which existed between Lincoln and Seward,
and he said the only words Of envy he ever
and his position were these AZ never envied
him anything except his death,-it vas 80
grand"
The gentleman closed with most touching
and eloquent tribute to the Northern army il
the rebellion, describing it as it was reviewed in
Washington upon its return. saying that " thus
it passed on-out Of the battle into peace, out Of
our sorrow into memories"
, 1872-11-19
A MISSOURI TRAGEDY.

From the Lexington [afo) Inteltyeneer, fon s.,
On Friday afternoon, Nov. 8, about -, a:4o
o'clock, Lafayette W. Groves, Esq, senior Editor
OF the Inteligencer, while returning to the ONCE
from up town, was waylaid and shot by EaMln NJ
Turner, the publisher Of the Register, on the
corner Of Main and Laurel streets, in this CITY.
In its issue Of Oct. a, the Register COT a1
tanned most uncalled-for and offensive personal
attack upon Mr.. Groves, charging him with nav
ing deserted the Confederate army on the eve OF
battle. Upon meeting Mr. Turner the f11st tlme
after the appearance Of the article, N Young
news depot, Mr. Groves demanded OF nun m tne
cuthors Of the report. Turner refused 20 else
them. Mr. Groves then asked him II he wrote
the article, to which he replied that ne dla- Mr.
Groves then denounced him as dlrty, co"aedy
dog, or words to That effect, to puollsn suen m
infamous thing about gentleman wltooat any
cause. There was no pistol or Weapon OF any
kind drawn. Turner made no attempt TO resent
the abusive language used toward htm, only
remarking to MI. G. that no mu6n'E threaten
him. NIr. Groves then left, and 1mme dlately re-
ported to several of his friends what had oc-
CURED. Some apprehensiisons Tere y felt both b.
himself and his friends, that the affair might
take more serious turn. But day after dsy
vent By, the parties met each other scores Of
times on the street, and not single
HOSTILE DEMONSTRATION
Was made by Turner. The electionlay care.
, 1872-11-19

The cat ahow at the Crystal Palace in London
is generally spoken Of in the newspapers Of that
city. Each cat is inclosed in neat wire-Eork
cage, with plenty Of room for the biggest of
them. In each cage is cushion for the inmate
to repose upon. They are well supplied with
both meat and milk. The number exhibited, in
cluding kittens, is nearly 400. They are divided
into four great classes, with prizes ranging from
two guineas to FIVE Rf1illings, including short
haired, 1ong-haired, and cats belonging exclu-
sively to workingmen. These are again
divided into forty-elght classes, beginning with
short-haiIed tortoise-shel1 he-cat, and going
through all the varieties of brown tabbies, blue
or silver tabbies, black and whites, pure white
and unusual colors. Among the interesting AMI
mails in the show is an ocelot, OF young tiger
cat. There is q tortoise-sheu he-cat valued by
his owner at ESQ. A tortoise-sheu he-cat short
haired is something entirely new-cats Of that
marking being almost lnvariab1e "ahes." No.
95 is valued BY his owners, two maiden ladies', at
:e500. To crown all, there is a cat Weighing "a
pounds without his collar.
, 1872-11-19

with it's e1citements, and still nothing waa said
OF done. Mr. Groves had dismissed from hls
mind the whole affair, regarding it as at an end.
There had been some little m1sunae!stanolng
ever, was arranged most amicably and satisfac,
torily to both parties: Wednesday aud
Thursday passed. The election returns from
the whole country were in, and the result being
known, everything Was settling down to Its
drew sigh Of relief that the worry and con
fusion Of the campaign we're at an end, no one
rejoicing more heartily thereat than Mr. Groves
himself. He had been worked down BY labor
and harassments Of various kinds, and hsd ar
county on the Z o'clock train that evening,
where he expected to remain several days.
He vas moving about the streets all day talk
ing to his friends, in company with
some SON Ct when he passed shdut Turner o,1ect ssg
@ that he came down Main inst Street % On the south side
toward his Office. He Was walking leisuEely, and
stopped now and then to pass 8 word with
friend. He had passed Young's news depot
above the City Hotel, and was opposite the gro
stepped from doorway in his rear with drawn
pistol, calling ont to AIr. Groves, You called
me 8 dirty son Of q bitch; take your hand off
that pistol, !" and Immediately fred. Mr. Groves
had both hands
m HIs BREECHEs POCKETS
at the time, (the manner in which be usually
walked), with q bundle of cloth under his right
arm. Upon being aocosted by Turner he turned
partially around just as the first shot was fred.
There is some difference Of opinion as to
whether the first was the fatal shot
or not. We judge, however,. that it
did not e..rike him, simply passing through his
coat sleeve. Immediately after the first shot
Mr. Groves turned square around facing Turner,
dropped his pistol and ran back through Young's
store up into his Office by back way. Mr..
Groves stood still second, staggered slowly
back off the pavement with both hands in his
pockets, and fell dead IN l. the street, the bal 4:
heart. Mr.. Groves was not heard to utter a sin
gle word, and died without making c algn.
Turner was immediately arrested BY Sheriff
Taubman, and lodged in Jail, but was afterwards
that the citizens, IN their Indignation at the out
rage, would mob him. He is now in jail in that
city, in charge OF the Sheriff Of Jackson County.
, 1872-11-19

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 18.-Genera1 John F.
Sale, leading criminal lawyer Of this place,
died suddenly, last evening, Of congestion. Tho
Courts have all adjourned as token OF respect
to the deceased.
New YoRK, Nov. 18.-Andrew D. Fowler, for
merly connected With the Cleveland Ptaan Deal
he died,
DETROIT, Mich, Nov. 18.-The Hon. Zebulon
Williams, OF Wheat1and one OF the leading and
Oldest inhabitants Of Hil1sdale County, died to-
day, aged 78-
jAcksoNynrg, ILL.,, Nov. 18.-Dr. Thomas 4.
Wclkely, 6r., an esteemed and wealthy citizen
and a prominent physician of Morgan County,
died in this city, on Saturday, Of cancer in the
ahdnmau.
, 1872-11-19
BOSTON,.
The Burned-Out City Threat
ened with Another Con-
fagration.
The State Street Block on F!re---Great
Excitement and CONSERVATION.
Finally Cbecked~--LoSs 100000,


FIRST DESPATCH.
BosToS, Nov. 1911 p. ma fire broke out
In the middle of 3 State street block. about 10
O'Clock, ard it nov looks as il tie whole block
would be destroyed.
SECOND DESPATCH.
The Fire Department has just called for the
engines from Cbarlestown and Chelsea
THIRD DESPATCH.
The fire has been confined to ore store, and is
now under control. Only the north end Of the
block will probably be destroyed.
FOURTH DESPATCH.
The fire is now under complete control. It is
confined to the store Of Carter, A1aun &; Co.,
grocers, POI State street.
FIFTH DETPATcB.
The ire in State Street Block Las been ex-
tinguished. Loss estimated at from S100, 900 to
5000, 900.
The following are the losses by fire in the
State street block Tonight rs near aB can be as
certained: Carter, Mann d. Co., No. 205 and
207, wholesale tea, coffee. and spices, stock va1-
ued at about $4,000; partial loss; fully in
eured.
The two upper stories we're occupied for sto.-
age purposes, where the fire il supposed to ;,s9e
originated, frcn crates cf :rocse-J stirred In51e
from the burnt district.
J. & ". Bird occrp;ed the .tnzee Iowa, Hours
OF 20a and I'll, paints and ei:s. less n.- czcer.
taiael.
D. 1sebste.r Eing l. Co.. manufacturers, had
iast moved INTO t.s f9Hrth story lnsing been
~~A ~
insur"a:e. Eotton Dsewo.a & Chemical Com
nary; ALEC bar.led oIt By the big FIRE. occupied
tie fifth f1eor, with a new stock, which was
badly daraaget by water. No insurance.
D2niora, scddder d Co., wholesale grocers, oc-
cup:sug four floors Of 201 and 203. Stock badly
damaged by water; fully insured. s. S. Pierce
used the fifth floor for sterage Of teas and
coaees, which we're badly damaged By smoke
and water. Insured.
There was considerable excitement for some
time. and large crowds hastened to the scene OF
the fire, but the hremen and engines we're
promptly on hand. and soon had everything
their own way. Lines Of military and polics
we're thrown across the street to keep back the
crowd.
The preservation Of the remaining twenty or
thirty warehouses in all, WAS due to the faot that
the roof of the building was practically fire.
proof, and the store Of Cater, Mann l. Co., No.
207, burned out like q chimney, without igniting
The contiguous stores.
PARIS, Nov. 18.-President Theirs las con-
trbuted ], 900 francs fer the relief Of sufferers
b. the fire in Boston.
, 1872-11-19

TonoSro, Ont, Nov. 18.-The gauge on the
Grand Trunk Railway, between sarnia and Fort
Erie, distance OF 200 miles, was changed yes
terday from six feet to four feet eight inches
and . half. AL the trains are running to-day On
regular time.
The organization Of the Des Moines, Quincy l.
st. Louis Rai1roae WAS completed at A1lerton,
NO., on Saturday last. Colonel Geo. Gillespie
was elected President; o. q. Allen,
Treasurer. The suryeo has been completed
and good line found, the engineers claiming
that the grading and bridging Of the road can be
done cheaper than any road in Iowa OF the same
length.
, 1872-11-19

-Extensiye arrangements are making at Day
ton, Ohio, for the annual reunion OF the Army OF
the Cumberland On the goth inst.
Up to Nov. Z, the iron-ore shipmenta from
Marquette this season amounted to 356, ,SA tons,
and from Escanaba 40 1863 tons.
The south brick building, forming . portion OF
the United States Barracks at Baton Rouge, Was
destroyed by fire yesterday morning.
Yesterday afternoon three roughs assailed q
New Orleans policeman. He reduced the trio to
brace by shooting the odd one, whose name
was John Clarity.
The Rev: H. ". spaulding, Of Grace Church,
Madison, Wis, was taken seriously and suddenly
i'll during his sermon on Sunday night, and had
to suspend preaching. He narrowly escaped an
apoplectic 1T.
Early on Saturday night Wilson d Sons sill
yer and platcd-ware manufactory, at the corner