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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
THE ACCIDENT RECORD.

James Hunt, age 1S, of No. 300 East Twenty
nntys had his foot crushed between ferry boat and
the bridge at the Thirty fourth-st Ferry, yesterday
Margaret NJ Kimbal, age 5, fell into the North River
from the deck Of a lying the foot OF Onehundred
and-thrtieth-st, yesterday, and was drowned.
Thomas Rockwell, ~, died in Bellevue Hospital,
on Saturday, from injuries TO his stomach caused by
being kicked by a horse.
Dr. Allen f. Butler fell out OF q third story window OF
his residence No. 267 Westinghouse Brooklyn, yester
day and seriously injured.
Albert Smith az of NiDtha ave, Fortyfourth
st. fell beneath butcber-cart which he driving, on
Saturday. and OF the wheels passed his face
severely i1jnTiDR him.
Emma Ostander age 8. while playing with matches
In her parents room at No. 80 BrOOmest Friday set
fire TO her clothes and severely burned she died
Saturday, and inquest was held by Coroner
6cbirmer
Charles c. Pope, age 49, OF No 70 New-st accidentally
shot himself through the left hand with revolver yes
ferday.
James Murphy. 49, OF No III West Poyty-sixth-st,
fell out OF the second story window of house at Garr
sODs Station ON the Hudson River Railroad Saturday
night, and fractured his skull. He brought 10 this
city, yesterday, and tskeB TO Bellevue Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
THE WYOMING AT AsPINwALL.

Since May 18, the United States war-steamer
Wyoming has been in the sickly harbor Of Aspinwal
awaiting orders regard to the blockaderunner Edgar
Stewart, from Washington officials. The Wyoming has
been there three months, notwithstanding the whole
some regulation that vessel shall remain longer
than one month in go deadly climate. The United
States Consul at Aspnwa Mr.. Perry has been absent
frem his post during the unhealthy After his re-
turn to Aspinwa July &c, the Wyomings guard was
withdrawn from the Edgar Stewart. The Chagres fever
has been prevalent at Aspinwa. Every day are seen
funeral trains passing out to Monkey HILL where Lieut.
Strain one the victims Of the iladvised Daren ex
petition lies buried Early in June the fever broke out
on board the Wyoming. and increased, that in July
there were twenty patients in one day, including
Lieutenant Commanders johnson and Woodrow, Leuts.
Hutchins, Sullivan, West and Engineer Milligan.
Entire crews of the German French and Italian ships
in the harDor Frustrated by the fever on shore
thirty Cinnamon in the employ of the Pacific Mail Com
pany sent fever stricken to the hospital Even by
the latest mail dates Aug. 1 from Aspinwa Is fresh
cases day are reported on the Wyoming. Officers and
alike suffering from the detention of the vessel
I'm this deadly port and yet no steamer has been sent
to their relief from Key West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
NEWARK GAMBLERS ARRESTED.

There are several gambling houses in Newark,
" j., and the County Prosecutor g. N Abeel. has
determined 10 suppress them. raid was made ON
Saturday night upon farObank kept by Frank Nc
Cormack and William Battarshall, in Marketst. near
Broad For several days past the operations Of the
gamblers had been watched through hole in the wall
detective who had been suspected and purpOsey put
upon the wrong track disclosed to the gamblers what
he supposed to be the plans Of the other
detectives, and gave warning OF the descent.
The RAID, however, made at about 81 on
Saturday night. by Chief Glasby and squad
of officers and detectives Mccormack and Battarsha
the prOpreters land fifteen persons who in the
room the time arrested. OF the persons
rested belong 10 very respectable families and many de-
cared that they had never been inside OF gambling
house before The lights were eXtinRuished when the
officers entered the and several men tried TO escape
but few shots from the reyOyers in the hands of the
police brought them 10 terms. The men were all taken
to the staOnhOuse and held 10 bail in $780, excepting
the two principals, whose bail fixed at $1,000 each
Frank Mccormack is an old offender, and has already
served out term in the States prison. The affair has
created considerable excitement in Newark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
THE PRINTERS PICNIC.

Jones's Wood was the scene, on Saturday
afternoon and evening, Of the Fifth Annual Picnic OF
Typographical Union No. 6. The attendance was quite
large and the printers and their friends many of whom
were ladies' thoroughly enjoyed the pleasures Of tran
quill day passed in social intercourse at distance from
the heated thoroughfares of the city, In the evening
balloon was sent up, and there a display OF fire
works. A good band in attendance, and the ball
room was tmonged with dancers to late hour.
In the course of the evening Horace Greeley, who
once President of Typographical Union No g. entered
the grounds, and on ascending the platform,
daily greeted Being introduced to the assemblage
1.-THE best known printer in the country" he made a
brief response referring in complimentary terms the
Typographical Union, and claiming that printer, from
the nature Of his calling should comprehend the great
questions problems Of the day. among which Labor
Reform Of the most conspicuous. AS he was be-
ginning 10 speak he interrupted by few persons
who were anxious to give expression to their loyalty
Gen. Grant and the attempt to drown with hearty ap-
pause the Kisses that heard, OccasiOned
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the DQmnicanIpries lectured in g. Marys Chufch ass
evening relation Of the Romish Church 10 Ireland
-. John Roach, James JOurdan John Haney and Ed
Ryan arrested last evening for assault upon
Officers Hull and BOwe Both officers badly beaten.
They had entered Roachs saloon 10 arrest some lighters
when they were attacked by the rOughs. The ring
leader Hugh j. Mulaney, escaped. John Lynch, a
nackman ON the Pennsylvania Railroad was knocked
from the roof OF freight car at Warrenst last even
ing, and was seriouy injured.
HoBoKEN-United States Commissioner Hoffman com
mited, Saturday Juan X. De Fries sailor on Ger
steamer for alleged mutny, In refusing TO obey
orders and king the captain down. He brought
port in rons and will be sent back TO Germany for
trial Chief OF Police Donovan arrested on Saturday,
two men, who refused TO give their Names Tor cheat
ing q German emgrant.
PATERsos.-0n Saturday morning team OF horses ran
away at Broadway and York-aye. with phaeton con
tanning three children OF Mr. John Dunlap. AT Ellison
the phaeton upset and the children thrown OUT
City Physician states that there single case OF
smallpox In the city limits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
A DETERMINED SUICIDE.

Thomas H. Dungee, who made four insane
attempts 10 end his life at No. 80 West Washington
square, Friday evening, taken to Bellevue Hos
to the hospital he carried to the third floor
was at successful On being brought from his home
pital where he made final effort TO commit suicide, and
Of the building His wounds dressed, and an at
tendant placed near the bed TO guard him from dong
further injury to himself The patient simulated sleep. and
the attendant took the opportunity to step the other
side Of the room to get drink OF water. Dungee in
santly threw OF the bed clothes, and, running TO
open window sprang out He fell forty feet 70 the pave
ment OF the courtyard beneath The Mortified nurses
reaching the yard found that the patient had frae
tuTed both legs and had received internal injuries which
rendered his recovery impossible He again taken
INTO the hospital, where he died at a. An inquest
will be held by Coroner Schirmer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
I INVESTING
MONEY.

The Northern Pacific Railroad
Company, through its Financial
Agents, offers for sale its First
Mortgage 7-30 Gold Bonds. They
fall due in 80 years, bear Z $40 per
cent Gold interest, payable semi
annually, are exempt from United
States tax to the holder, and are Sc
cured by first and only mortgage on
1. The railroad, its Right of Way,
Franchise, Rolling Stock and other
Property.
2. It's Traffic or Net Earnings.
3. A Government Grant of Land
averaging on completion of the
Road about $4,000 acres per mile of
track.
The Road follows what is known
as the Valley Route to the Pacific,
thanked most of the way by an ex-
cellent country, and is assured in
advance of a vast and profitable
traffic, which already awaits its
completion. The work ofconstruc-
ton is steadily and satisfactorily
progressing; the settlement of the
adjacent country and the building
of towns keep pace with the advan-
ces of the road a large body Of the
Company's lands is already in mar
ket, and the proceeds of sales will
constitute a Sinking Fund for the re.
demption of the COmpany's Bonds,
which are convertible at ITO into
the COmpany's Lands at market
prices.
Believing that these Bonds, both
i'll point of safety and profitable
ness, constitute such security as
.judicious investors can approve, we
recommend them to the public.
Government Bonds and all market
able securities are received in ex-
change at current quotations with
out cost to the investor.
JAY COOKE g. co.
NETWORK PHILADELPHIA AND WASHINGTON
FINANCIAL AGENTS NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COM
PAsY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26

b laress ~ commerce 30 Far the proper discharge
~ ais dntes as Health Officer will permit, te rrst CON
liberation with him being always to prevent We spea-
Inc 81 diseases from vessels arriving IRON sicky ports
So ucees has he been in this that there s very gen
eral sasfaction among the merchants with his manage
Taent M aflars several having informed reporter OF
THE TRpISE that they had not heard single word OF
complaint from any quarter In fact under the present
system OF Igherape and stevedorng, some owners OF
ses have found 1t cheaper TO reload at anchor after
lightering than to go into dock But while the ship
nm, ineresfs have been well cared for u is claimed
In has in no way neglected the public health
as NAV ne Judged from the fact that no CONTAGIOUS dls
has reached the shore from any yessen the HarDor
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r cushman found that death had been caused by the
| s,t,,toa rocotvod fron the club.

DR. Cushman found that death had been causeu w no
injuries received from the club.
Coorgc Wohster a laborer residing In Van Bruntst
Rroohvn was arrested yesterday, for assaulting ana
beating Bryan Madden, with whom be had dispute IN
O91rts, nquOI , in Hamilton.ave.. Brooklyn. on Sa-
,,rday pight samuel Brellng struck Elizabeth summons
seversl hiows on the head and breast Win gun ho
Rmndsnan Martin OF the Third SUBJ Precinct OF Brook
lvn arrested Yesterday John Davis who was drunk anu
disorderly, and male an attemPt W sta" '"' 00 "
o large sheath knife. -. - ,,,...orst ,ros NJ
Si,ad hy Several men at Rose and Frankfortss. last
night and severely beaten. He asserted that ms ass
MS were the following alleged members OF the swamp
gang" John McCabe. alias Buckley" OF No Nande-
watsr.st; simon Thomas, and James OConnor, allas
| "Dick Carr" --,.., -,
Thomas Jenny Of No. ISL Firstaye was assaulted by
two unknown men Coney Island boat, yesterday,
| and was severely wounded on the face a nd head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
REFORM AT QUARANTINE.

THE OLD AND NEW HEALTH OFFICERs-REMOY-
ING BURDENS FROM COMMERCE.
1t will be remembered that about a year ago
article appeared in The TRIBUNE showing by facts
figures that the Of this port was subjected
gigantic system Of extOrtiOn and outrage by the
Quarantine officials. Importers and owners Of vessels
suffering heavy losses, and many were obliged to
order their vessels into other ports escape
4Ons OF Dr. CarnOchan. Thus, considerable trade was
diverted from this city, 10 the injury OF the whole
muDy. SO great burden did these extOrtOns finally
become that the merchants encouraged by the attitude
of THE TRIBUNE, began seek relief and after repeated
efforts succeeded IN procuring the removal of Dr. Car
nocbau. Dr. s Oakley VanderpOel Of Albany was ap-
pointed in his place. and took possession of the Office in
March LAT, when he Immediately began 10 reform the
management Of affairs at Quarantine.
Tie greatest abuses OF which the merchants and ship
owners complained had been perpetrated in depart
sDents which not properly within the province Of
fhe Health Officer, though legally under his control
DT VandefpOe determined 70 divest himself of
all interest in anything except the protection the pub
he health and 20 permit OF vessels and cargoes
dispose OF them they might please subject 70 neces
cary sanitary regulations. The ghterng Of all vessels
detained Quarantine had been, up this time, con-
tTelAd by parties, under the authority Of the
Health Officer. by whom the cOnsignees were charged
$Xorbant rates. from which there was escape Now
they may choose their nghtermen, who are simply
required give bonds for the observation OF proper
sanitary regulations; and the rates the Ord-
mary Harbor rates. Thus DR.. Vanderpoe has virtually
abandoned all control the Ghtering Of vessels
sept as public health concerned and derives
profit whatever from the business comparison Of
ihe rates few items will show the practical effect of
H. cha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26

The great onerenee between the present and old
very DoSeeabe ana Is IN about the same proportion
throughout the whole list Of articles lobtered Thns IL
wall In seeD, when the goods handled is con-
s1oered that IN the single item of Hghterage great
SAVING has been effected by the new management The
II the with steTedoring and eoouersge the
rates for which have been reduced proportiopatey
Atber sources Of considerable TO the Health
GA the towing OF vessels from lower Ia upner
opa rantne. and thence 10 the docks and the trans
Trl Of passengers, baggage, and MALE from steamers
10 the city which allowed done by the Quarap
tine BOA alone for which the charges were very exce
sve VII these Dr. Yanderpoel has nothing 20 do Der
ftng M, Of vessels 10 arrange the matters Ia
sit ives The merchants have not only gained
pecuDaTy D. these changes, but also saved great
deal Of time an trouble effort now made to
facilitate the GA charge Of eargoes, while formerly yes
ses were often tanned unnecessarily that the owners
might he bled" maze pIOfuseIy.
Dy YanalsDOe SlauH 70 ~ a that ne can " tuTtlss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
Corporation Notices.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT, No. 30 MoTTtr,(
NEw-YORs, Aug 1871 :
AT n meeting of the BOARD OF HEALTH
N Of the HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF the City Of NeNloEA ted
at its oce the 9Th day Of August 8g the FOL
lowing resolution adopted;
That the power conferred BY aw upon the Health De
the following additional section 20 the sanitary CODE or me
security Of life CF Of be and the zane
hereby adopted and declared 70 form portion OF me Ssnar c
shall under t3 Of the
Santa burial transit permit issued by the Boari Of Health
when the
named the permit occurred Richmond County 'en
permit issued by the Health Ome Of the CRY 81
Brooklyn the death Of the person named IN the pen shan have
occurred in the city Of Brooklyn - - .,,,, ~,
EEnoSs CLARK, Secretary.
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PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Breroort House-K. Won Schlozer, the German Min
ard erCoIeetOr Baney 81 Rs0s H9tet-ssnator Ran
IN ~ Noh Carolina Prank Siyennan Of Th Chicago Neos H. j.
1 OF the state Col o. Halliday Of
Kansas, nm 1reru Hot-The Hon Thomas Settle Of North
S.ron, solicitor Bansed Of the Treasury Department judge
r s. Hale Of BIneethtOvn. n vi Col Lees Of the
o Judee ri T. Dbbe C. Billings Of New Orleans, and Capt
A. Campbell Of the British NAVY. Holman Hogse-lsae IL Brou
Hartford Paymastg Burnett u. Navy and Gen. H. Barnnn
yes YORK. HokI-Gen. q Gilmore Of MeRoint and Col Ma
han Adams Memphis. Goldman HoNIhe Rev j. f0oe OF
81 Deais Ho-Ts Rev Tefair iodgon Of Alabama
metropolitan HosTho Hon j. g. Thsrp Of Wisconsin and Col
"a n Garth Of Lava
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CRIMINAL EPIaODFs.

Jacob Elkins of No. 1855 Essex-st was
stabbed in the right by John Welsh Of No. 5s Mott
st., at Broome and Elizabeth-sts., on Saturday.
Deputy Coroner Cushman examined yesterday, the
body Of Margaret Dykes OF No. A2 West Twentyeigth
st. whose death was suspected 70 have resulted from
blow inflicted with club BY bsr BOD, joseph Dykes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
BASEBALL.

The past weeks play has materially changed
the relative position of the leading estants for the
Baseball championship, the defeats sustained by the
Athletics at the hands OF the strengthened Baltimore
nine not only giving the Bostons almost q sure
lead In the struggle for the streamer, but also
carrying The Batmores nearer 10 second
position The Athletic Club has lost cham
pionship games while the Bostons have only Lost
three, and one Of these at the hands Of dlsbanded
nine The withdrawal OF the Cleveland niue
tants for the championship has reduced the clubs
the arena Ito The record, including legal games
under the new serieB IL rs follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
HOME NEWS.

THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT DICKISsoN's IN PARK ROW.
oAu-7so Noou--e0' 3nR-8To Midnght-75'
CENTRAL PARK METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT,
ABSTRACT oP Tnh WAX ESDNG AT NJ AUG ~ o
pAKonRrKR lne5es THERMOMETER Degrees,
% go az
Minimum Al A m Aug % .29S55 Minimum Al Ang h W.
',........ .384 Range
Aug ls-RAn from Oh Is m p 10 - n p m Amount ,.A
AZ water
Anr 26R,in from 3i5 a. Amount Of water o6 inch
Aug 22-Rain from Amount Of WAieI ~ ipeh'
Total Of w'ter for week 81 lneo'
Distance Travelled by the wind daring the week. Sl5 miles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
THE TURF.

LEXINGTON NOT DEAD YET.
A letter from A. j. Alexander, the owner OF
the racehorse Lexington, TO the editor of The Louisville
Commercial, says:
Old Lexington is not dead, and hope will not be for
years 20 come He has been somewhat indisposed, hut
from nothing very serious. Nothing has caused me TO
his early death. He is much improved In the past
week. Lexington is now ~ years old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
SOUTHERN CLAIMs-A FRENCH POSTAL CONyEN-
TON.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl

GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
The aggregate number Of claims presented TO the
Southern Claims Commission thus far is 10000 ranging
from $40 to S35OO and averaging $500 EACH The Com
mission has finally reported on $50 cases, in which
soOOOOO was claimed About $50 Of them were rejected,
principally for absence Of proofs Of loyalty and for the
remaining cases, Congress, on the recommendation
OF the Commission, appropriated $4,000; the money
having since been paid, with the exception OF $4,000
which was stopped through the reports OF special agents.
who were employed after the general report OF the Com
ssoners had been made TO Congress, and who dscOy-
cred reasons for Withholding this amount III three or
fOur cases Virginia. The Commissioners, three IN
number absent from Washington have under eXamna-
their coming meeting in October next, when,
in addition, 500 other cases VIII also ne
decided. The Commission will, according
TO the law creating H. expire on the 81 OF March next
now ON hand Under the bureau system, such az pre-
walls in the departments 80 would be required for
this purpose The rapid transaction OF business by the
Commission unprecedented there being one cei clerk
and only four assistants This expedition is principally
due TO the that but few fOrnates are observed
and yOluminOus books dispensed with. The eX
penses 70 claimants small There are no ONCE fees
excepting for taking testimony, aud the lowest charge
is made for claims under $1,000 Information has been
received that agents in the south collecting claims
OF persons whose property was taken Tor public uses OF
destroyed 10 facilitate military operations Dut VINO eau
loyalty owing TO their giving ana ana comfort
the COnfederates These agents are acting upon the
suppOsiton that Congress will ultimately dispense with
the loyalty clause. The aggregate OF such claims Is
already great. -,
Negotiations are IN progress through Minister Wash
burne postal convention with France. The last ac-
counts favorable for good arrangement. There
IS now plan between the French and United states
France should be addressed via England, ana the 10
cents postage should he prepaid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26
CRICKET.
THE ENGLISH ELEvEN's FIRST MA,

THE ENGLISH ELEYEN's FIRST MATCH.
The great event of the cricket season took
place Montreal last week, the occasion being grand
match between the gentlemen players OF England and
twenty-five OF Montreal, which closed Saturday in
favor OF the eleven who in inning, scoring 255
in their inning against us the twenty-five in two
innings The eleven on their arrival in Quebec, were
entertained by the GOyernor-General OF Canada. On
the night Of their arrival in Montreal dinner given
them, at which the Mayor OF the city presided. The
contest began with the eleven at the bat late Thurs
day, Messrs Grace and ottOway going in and before
they parted the had been up TO lis. Of
which Grace contributed 81 in the face OF excellent
bowling and with good field Of twenty-five to support
it.. The second wicket fell for 49, OttOway scoring
and the third for 1885, Hornby carrying ms bat out for
Seventy five overs bOwled by the Canadians for
l22 runs the extras being A. Of which nine byes
Hartman and LANG bowled three four maiden
overs" in succession. The fielding not up TO the
mark several catches being missed The ground was in
excellent order and everything done by the Mon
trea Club TO make the arrangements complete Gu Fri
day the eleven completed their inning with total Of 255
to their credit.
The twenty-five in their first inning were disposed OF
with the small OF As, which OF obliged them
TO in again to their second inning and Saturday
their inning closed with of Co. leaving their total
at 40 less than that OF the eleven Tomorrow the eleven
will play against twenty-five OF the ottawa club. One
Of the party OF twelve was unable 10 play In the Montreal
match, Mr.. HadOw having been seriously injured by
accident the from Quebec. +. Pickering took
Mr. Hadow'e place, and only ten went 10 the bat.
The following Is the score OF the English players
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-08-26

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VICTIM OF THE CHICAGO WHEAT CORNER.

CHICAGO, Aug. A.-At meeting of the
creditors Of John D. Lyons the chief manager Of the late
wheat corner this afternoon, Lyons stated his Liabilities
at 100000 and offered per cent cash by Thursday and
per cent more IN 80 days Committee was appointed
10 "a anime the ataJe u The tIa.
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Came

Yhe Mutuas defeated the Eckfords in Brooklyn, on
Saturday, by score OF TO p and the BaimOres the
Athletics, In Philadelphia, by score OF ~ 20 g. Both
the Baltimore and Athletic Clubs will play champion
ship matches, this week. In Brooklyn The Boston Club
is now IN Canada, but will play with the Mutuals In
Boston, next Saturday.