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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-29

The United states steamer CanandRiRua
Ready for sea.
The United States war steamer Canandagua,
which was reported ready for sea some days SINCE,
has been delayed by an order from the Navy Depart.
the four-bladed one originally placed on the ship.
This alteration has been made, ana the ship is now
coaling preparatory sailing on the 10th OF Febru
ary when she Will leave this port for Lisbon, Portu
gal and thence proceed to Nice, France ana report
to Rear Admiral James Alden, commanding the Eu-
ropean feet Orders to this effect have been
received ny Rear Admiral Smith. A number OF
changes In the list OF officers have been made dur
ing the last few days, ana we present herewith a
corrected list or those now on Duty
CdptGtn-Egbert Thompson, commanding.
Executive 0Hcef-Lieutenant Commander Edgar
q. Merrlman
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Commander Richard p.
Leary.
Lie1tenants-- William r. Randall and Lawrence T..
Lewis.
1astsrs-wlllle Swift, Frederic G. Hyde, Daniel
DelehanLy, Richard Rush and AdOphuS Mark
E7tSiyn--LOuls +. Blxler.
SugeOns-Cniet, Henry NJ. Wells; Assistants,
Henry Stewart and Ira Z. Whitehead.
aynlGs,ey'-Chares w. Slamm.
Engtneers-Chlef sidney Albert; Assistants, VIII
liam II. Platt and Cyrus ID. Foss
Lieutenant or MdrineS-Samuel K Allen.
Midshipmen-JOhn Downes James l.. Hunsicker,
Gustavus G. Hanus, William A. Marshall, George A.
sanders0n, James NJ Wight.
dttDtaker-GeOrge 5. daskins.
BOats,pain-J0hn w. simmons.
GUnneT--JacOb w. BOgart.
Cdrpenter-ThOmas McGOne.
Captain Thompson Is well known as one OF the
most experienced officers IN the service, and his
ship has been fitted out IN the most complete style,
Rnean squadron. she carries fourteen guns, ten OF
them Of heavy calbre.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-29

san another attempt at murder was made last
evening In that precinct 1t appears that,
about seven O'Clock last evening, Robert Lyons,
twenty-four years Old, residing In Division street,
Seventh ward, Brooklyn, entered the dwelling house
OF Micnael Farrell. No. ~ Raymond street. FOR what
In the place. however, when ne commenced TO
quarrel with Farrell, and his wife Margaret. The
son Of the couple, James Farrell, youth eighteen
years. took part In the rough and tumble ARRAY
that ensued During the melee Lyons was stabbed
twice In the back with case knife, besides beng
fearfully cut on Inc head with an axe. The
cries OF the wounded mon for heip during the
bloody encounter attracted the attention oil Rounds
man Graham ana Patrolman Perrin TO the scene Of
conflict. They entered and arrested the elder Far
reli, VINO held In his bO0d-stained hand at the time
heavy axe. Margaret Farrell who Is thirty EIGHT
years OF age, and her son were also taken into
custody and locked up TO await the result OF the
Injuries inflicted by them. The unfortunate Robert
Lyons. VINO presented % feariuIIy CORY appearance,
was conveyed To the CITY Hospital In dying condi-
TOD. But little hopes are entertained OF his re-
cOVery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-29
THE BROOKLYN HIGHWAYMBN.

Midnight Encounter on Myrtle Avcnue.
Imporiunt Arrests.
Shortly before one O'Clock yesterday morning. as
Mr.. Fritz Marcrat German, was passing along
Myrtle avenue near Lawrence street. BrooSlyn, he
was attacked by three men, one OF whom knocked
him down and the second neld him while the third
robbed him OF his watch The hignwaymen then
fed from the place. pursued by Onicer shan
who had heard Mir. Macrat's cries Tor
assistance The onicer succeeded IN overnauling
one or the fugltlves, who gave his name as JonR
Mclaughlin. Mr.. Marcrats watch was found In
his possession. He was locked up. Within an hour
afterwards officers Stanley and Heiernan sue
ceeded IN arresting McLaushns 'pals.' Thomas
FarlOugh and James Jackson, who were also locked
up to answer. The prisoner Mclaughlin IS n0tori'
character ana his arrest Is considered one OF the
most important made IN Brooklyn for some time
past. He will DC arragned with the other prisoners
before Justice Walsh this morning.
gentleman Winnie passing through Clinton street
to reach his nome, AT 50 Livingston street. was
knocked down by two highwaymen, but, as he
sprang TO his 1eet again quickly and shouted
"Police" the thieves fed.
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THE HEPNER HOMICIDE.

Keenan,.
In the case of Herman Hepner, the youth Of
eighteen years, late Of 5ll East Eleventh street,
who late on Saturday afternoon, was shot through
the head by pistol In the hands of his father,
Henry Hepner, and almost instantly Killed,
while passing through Grand street, near
Ridge full and circumstantial report OF
which appeared In Sundays HERALD, Coroner
Keenan, yesterday decided to hold the investigation
on Tuesday at the CITY Hall. Deputy Coroner
Marsh yesterday afternoon made pOst-mortcm
examination on the body and found pistol shot
wound OF the back or the head the bullet fracturlng
the 0cclpital bone passing through and acerating
the brain and making its exit at the left side Of the
forehead. Death. III the Doctors opinion was due
to shock and nemorrhage. .
The father, the author OF the terrible tragedy,
improving rapidly and the physicians ut Bellevue
Hospital say he VIII be completely restored TO health
IN few days.
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ls72-TRIPLE SHEET.

alter the late city riots there 1853 rioters nogged
and the total number OF stripes administered was
zs69 the total amount or fines inflicted was 81 42,
Of which about 81, 900 were paid. the number OF
persons cautioned and discharged was 1877; and IN
ADDITION TO these number OF prisoners were CON-
mltted for trial.
pleasure yacht. which was presented a lew
years ago by Queen Victoria to the Tycoon, was
sent up as gunboat to Hakodadl, where 1t was run
ashore ana sunk. 1t was then purchased by
foreigner, raised and sent Snangnae to be over
hauled and repaired 1t has now come back TO
iokonama under tine name Of Emperor, and pre-.
sents fine appearance
me Japan Herald supplies the following items:-
by order OF HIS Imperial Majesty levee was held
GU Tie 24th October at Jeddo. Those Princes at the
tme residing there were presented. At the conclu-
SION an ADDRESS was handed to His Majesty by the
Prince OF Satsuma, and was Rraciousy responded
70 ~ the Emperor, who afterwards, accompanied
by rev attendants left the castle horseback for
the purpose or inspecting the site upon which the
Naval College aud Hospital are to be built,
Reviewing, at the opening OF the Legislative
Council, the progress Of Ceylon az a commercial
country, the Governor stated that within the past
hfteen years the average tonnage OF shipping en-.
tered ana cleared at ls ports had increased 100 per
cent? that the acreage OF land under cultivation had
increased LOG per cent; that chief staple product
cOfee had increased l40 per cent; that cocOanuts,
another staple had increased 33 per cent; while
cinnamon increased so per cent and plumbagO
800 per cent He showed that IN like manner rev.
enue, without any additional taxation had in
creased $50 per cent while f9s0.000 mad been ap-
propriated from general revenue towards the con-
struction OF a railway.
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Tire Unissd states 70 protect the road against all IN
truders from It's inception to us conclusion. No
such construction Is warranted by the words oil the
Mexicss Mail Subsidy-Iron shipbnIldinx
Materials.
1t is stased that the Mexican and New Orleans
Steamship bill is the only one of this character
with a subsidy OF $3.50, 600 per annum likely TO be
reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce
this session. aud 1t Will probably pass The Senate
reported.
The suo- committee propose to report bill allow
ing materials which enter into the construction OF
iron steamships 10 be ad mitted duty iree This Will,
II Is claimed, largely aid the ron steamship and
iron barge building interest
bond Buying and Gold Selling.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has directed the
Assistant Treasurer at New York TO purchase
100000 Of bonds on the nrsI third and NTH
Thursdays OF February, OF $4,000, 900, and to sell
900, 900 OF gold on the second and fourth Thurs
days, or sAO0O,O0O in all.
New Railroad Mail Routes.
During the past four weeks postal service has
been ordered on 2ss miles OF new railroads. which
Is unprecedented within 30 short time.
The Cotton crop.
Since December Report OF sne Agricultural De-
partment no Information has been received to
cnange the estimates Of the cotton CROP which was
o: that time given as 100000 bales.
he House ind Final Adjournment.
1t Is said among republican members OF the House
OF REPRESENTATIVES that the House will pass the
Senate resolution for the adjournment OF Congress
on the 10th OF May The Committee on Appropria
uons is making more haste lnan heretofore with
this view.
International Copyright.
The matter Of an international copyright viii he
heard before the joint Committee on the Library on
Monday. This viii be preliminary hearing for
such artists authors ana publishers as may seek TO
present their views Another meeting Of the COM
mlttee to consider the plan to be hereafter sub
mitted by the American Publishers Association
Will be held on the 18th OF February.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-29

Our newspaper files from Africa dated at Port
Elizabeth Cape OF Good Hope, on the LIST of De.
cenber, 1871.
Advlces received from the diamond fields report
thai the proclamations issued by Ills Excelency
the High Commissioner. under Queen viclorias
order, had been well received by the diggers and
given satisfaction. Everything was going on
quietly the dggers hard at work and not troubling
themselves much about politics.
The "finds' continued encouraging. An I'M
mense number OF diamonds were sent home to
Europe by every mail.
A NATIVE WARRIOR Gagged BY TIE BRITISH.
The Eastern Herald port EllzaDetnl OF Deem.
Der i, reports as fOlows-
Considerable excitement was occasioned in front
OF the Court House IN this city al noon on Wednes
como from Fort Beaufort, route for RObben
Island BY the royal mail steamship Roman. lie was
escorted by detachment OF twenty -four men OF the
Mounted Police under Sub-lnspector Duthle, and,
al ter short delay, was removed to the new Jail Tor
heard the last OF the Vaccinations OF TINS willy old
chieltaln, who was powerful lOr evil.
THE DIAMOND FIELDS AND. RUSH TO THE ''DIG-
GiNGs.'
The Eastern port ElizaDeth) Herald of December
], supplies The following lteEs OF news from the
Inc Richmond district is being depopulated by
the exodus to the diamond fields: One OF the man.
ayers OF the Ceres Diamond Fields Transport Com
pany mas passed through, making the necessary
west
that Mrs. ROets, oil Port Elizabeth, mas found q 1O4
carat diamond ut the Coiesberg KOpje.
The BIrQhfs.sdOJ razete savs:--"There are three
patients from the diamond fields VINO have come
mere with the low lever, which prevails on the
fields. There are also several cases In the district
In one instance, In Mr.. Costers family, the fever
appears to nave extended itself to all the members
Of the family living III the same house with those
VINO mad caught 1t al the fields"
The COieS0urg Herald says:-We have received
intelligence from Du Toirs Pan or the death OF Mr..
Alfred Talbot, resident Of COlesDerg previous to
his gong 10 the diamond fields. 1t appears that for
some Time previous he was in rather ''queer
way" and one day LETT his tent ana was seen no
more until his corpse was found lying somewhere
III the pan, and on being brought To Mrs Talbot,
she at once recognized 1t as being that Of her
Ing husband
GENERAL NEWS.
The Rev. George Morgan delivered his farewell
sermon IN me Scotch church, Cape Town. on sun
day, November 20.
The English government has determined upon
constructing the first portion the line Of The Port
Elizabeth and Ultenhage Railway to The ZwartkOps
klver and 10 commence the work forth with.
Several Of the sunday schools had been holding
their anniversary services
During recent tour through the Eastern
province and the diamond fields The Rev. Thomas
Il. Fuller collected $500 las. In aid OF the south
African College enlargement fund.
whale, twenty-elght feet long, was captured OF
Port Elizabeth. shark, over twelve feet IN
length, while roasting part OF the captured whale
was killed by some bOatmen.
Rust was devastating the wheat crops on the
coast lands.
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OfIicially, AFTER so much DELAY, at Du Toit's Pan.
What motive actuated the gallant Captain we have
not learned. Captain Llndley, 1t IL said, derives
his military rank from having served for time IN
the Tapping or rebel army during the late rebellion
IN China He Is ikwise the author OF AFTER Iphir
or, A Search Alter the South African Gold Fields !"
and OF THE Log or the Fortuna" Captain Lindey,
who was at once apprehended by the British au-
thorities and lodged In durance ve has since been
set AT liberty IL Is understood that the act OF Cap
tain Lndley was intended In the light OF earnest
protest against the British occupation, and not as
u mere mad freak.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-29
NEW YORK CITY.

Patrick Malone, Of 5l5 East Fourteenth street.
was found in the street yesterday in unconscious
state. He was taken up by q policeman and sent
10 Bellevue Hospital.
James Collins, thirty years OF age, OF II BrOome
street, died suddenly last night. under mysterious
circumstances. The Coroner has been notified, ana
will hold an inquest this morning.
John Harvey, twenty-four years of age, without a
home, while suffering from delirum tremens last
night stabbed himself four times IN the breast in a
saloon IN Tenth street, near avenue g. The wounds
considered fatal, and he was taken to the
strangers Hospital.
James Lanhan, OF PAT Second avenue, committed
dangerous assault yesterday morning upon Patrick
O'Keee, on the corner OF Second avenue aud Sixty
tnrd street. He was arrested by the police, and
Will be held TO await the result OF the wounded
mans injuries.
Philip Boyer, weaver, twenty nine years OF age,
was locked up at Jefferson Market yesterday, by
Justice Ledwith, upon complaint Of George s. Le-
land, OF the st. Charles HOTEL charged with stealing
clothing and furs IRON him on Friday last, valued
at S35. lie pleaded guilty TO the charge.
Wnam Andrews, thrty.one years OF age, OF %
City Hall place, was Knocked down, beaten and
robbed on sunday morning in Fulton street. near
Church, BY some parties unknown. He was SO Sc
verely cut on The left temple that his life Is de-
spared OF. When found by Onlcer stillweli, OF the
Second precinct, he was In very weak state, and
the policeman took him 10 the station house.
samuel Rodgers, OF 1873 Eighth avenue, appeared
before Justice Ledwih, at Jefferson Market, yeser-
day morning. and complained that on Saturday last
Daniel Mccormack, a carpenter, nineteen years OF
age, and william Leddy, driver OF mix wagon,
stole o shawl froE him valued at $41 MCCORMACK
pleaded guilty to the charge, but Leddy proiessed
to know nothing OF 1t. They were Dotn locked up TO
answer.
At the annual meeting OF the American Geograph-
zeal Society, to be held at Cooper Institute on the
sotn inst MIR. ID. c. Gilman, professor at Shemeld
Scientific School, Yale college, Will deliver the adj
dress taxing for his subject American contributions
10 Geographical Science during the Past Year."
Mr. Gilman In opening the discourse Will pass In re-
view over the entire history or the society from Its
Inception to the present tne and point the results
IL has been Instrumental In bringing ABOUT.
Ameetlng OF the Invitation Committee OF the
New England Society was held at the Fifth Avenue
HOTEL on saturday evening, to make arrangements
for the reception on the 9th Of February. 1t was
resolved that tickets should be sold only to mem.
bers OF the Society. IL was also resolved that no
tickets should be sold by members OF the CON-
niItee after Saturday, February B. and that men,
bers unsupplied at that time could obtain them
only on Monday, the 5tn, OF Mr.. G. w. Griswold az
the Firth Avenue HOTEL The Committee then adj
journed unl Thursday, February !, az eight
O'Clock, at the Fiith Avenue HOTEL
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fire broke out yesterday on the third moor OF scl
East Eleventh street, which was occupied W
Charles Seidler fancy store. Damage to the cx.
tent Of $40 was done. No INSURANCE. rue CAUSE
oil the fire has not Deen discovered
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Lieutenant General sir Z. Nc Arthur.
.Judee Robert A. Barnard.

Judge ROBERT A. Barnard died at his residence,
HUDSON, N. " on Saturday, the 10th inst the
venerable gentleman was IN the elghty-sixth year
Of his age. Judge Barnard was an accomplished
Scholar aud ranked, articularly among the earlier
and stilp more mature years OF his manhood
urist OF keen perception, clear intellect
and firm and upright Judgment Lie was greatly
respected and his remains will be attended to their
resting place by number OF s0rrowing friends
professional and lay, during the afternoon to-day.
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Public Education and school Reform In
Japan.

Japan.
From the Japan (Yokohama) Mail, Nov. TO-
The newly appointed Minister OF Education, In
order to effect thorough reform in oil the depart
ments OF The MonOu-Nankoo formerly KalseiJO) and
IN the M0nbu TOokoo the hospital and Medical
Colegel. has partially and Temporarily suspended
operations in these Two institutions. The vacation
may continue about fortnight, during which
tune new officers VIII be appointed students ex.
amlned for admission or readmissiOn new rules
and regulations made and put into force, ana other
useful changes accomplished. The object His Ex-
celency has IN view Ii the establishment OF these
institutions on a sound European basis; the imme-
mediate consequence Will DE the reduction OF
French and German departments, which mum
bered about eleven hundred, to nearly nenalf-say
and greater efficiency. Subordinate preparatory
schools are to he established outside OF NankOo but
Foreign teachers no immediate changes take place,
though 1t Is intended eventually to employ none but
professional teachers. The Minister'S orders were
issued on the 9th inst.
The Famine and Food supply in ChinR.
From the North CHINA Herald. Nov. Gl
The accounts, says a correspondent, winch the
Ttentsin people give OF the quantities OF rice, little
rice, maze, wheat and peas, which were brought
by the authorities during the last three months,
from Honan, West Shantnng ana the west Of this
province to iced the destitute population, are so
very conflicting that dare not as yet venture on
statement regarding them, SO must leave This sub
Ject Tor future letter. The farmers were busy IN
their fields, and in many, places the next years
crops were appearing above ground, o circum-
stance particularly noticeable IN the OF
wheat, which was TWO or three inches long. show
ing tnat the rains here at least VI the Hoods II
any, were not 30 serious as TO retard cultivation.
The case however, Is quite Inherent 21entsin,
where, as Tar as the eye can reach the country IS
covered with water, with the exception OF some
elevated patches here and there. The water still
continues to pour INTO the suburbs OF Inc city
through the breach In the emDankment a little
above the Custom House. The natives are making
some efforts to patch up this breach, their pro-
gress is slow and their immediate success doubtful.
In the meantime the water thus rushing Keeps up
the mood on the country round and inside the city
itself. Here IL has undermined and destroyed large
portions or the Old wall.
The starving people are already beginning to sell
their children. l myself saw child, three days
back, when q Cantonese had bought Tor SIS IRON q
starving family.
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John Harvey twenty-four years OF age, without a
home, while suffering from delirium tremens las,
Might stabbed himself four times IN the breast in
saloon IN Tenth street. near avenue G. The wounds
are considered iatal, and he was taken to the
strangers Hospital.
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NEWS FROM AFRICA.

The British Territorial Annexation Movement In
the Orange Free States Finds at the Diamond
Fields-Finance aud Trade at the Cape
Death Of Famous British Courier-A
Native Warrior Caged-The Man
Who Undertook TO Haul
Down the Engli:h Flag.
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Hon. Norman =. Eddy.

Hon. Norman s. Eddy, Secretary OF State Of In
DIANA died suddenly yesterday morning of neart
disease, at his residence, In Indianapolis.
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BRITISH INDIA.

Reports Of the British Army Expedition Against
the Lushais-How Native Insurrecsion il
Stamped OUT by the European Civih-
zers-The Sacred Hill Of Terriputty
Invaded by the Police-Cotton,
Corn and Coal Crcps.
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TrN de and Finance.

From the Port Elizabeth Herald, Dec. IL
BUSINESS mas been well sustained during Tie past
the most convincing proof OF the large and profit.
able trade uOne, especially with the diamond fields.
The consumption OF goods there and the readiness
with which certain articles are sold Immediately on
arrival are almost beyond belief. Tne discovery OF
these diamond fields and the gathering together of
u large population under circumstances wlicn de.
mand The supply OF certain commodities for winch,
under other conditions there would be but moderate
inquiry. have given an impetus to trade which has
kept every one buslly engaged For breadstuns wool
bags, building materials, canvas green baiZe,
iron buckets, picks and shoveis common boots
rough clothing, and all sorts OF PROVISIONS and oil.
brisk, and stocks which year ago would have been
considered excessive have been quite cleared out.
We would, however, caution importers against
sending home heavy indents. The Or. Strausberg
kio the half OF which at once changed hands for
this port, and rates may be expected to pe well
maintained during the next month. Stocks OF rice
are very low: A cargo Is expected from Calcutta
ales are taken up, both in stock and to arrive,
The continued activity OF trade in ali its branches
and the very large business transacted with the
diamond fields, require all the pecunary assistance
the banks are able to afford; ana MISUNDERSTANDING
the lmpOrtations OF specie received lately the sun.
ply OF coin Is by no means too large for the demand
which is perhaps greater than 1t has ever been. In
our remarks on the state or the money market a
fortnight ago we said there were already symptoms
oi ughtness, which was frequently eIt towards the
close or the year. We have now to report that the
Standard Bank and the London and South African
Bank have raised their rate Of discount for bills
having twenty days to run and under to seven
per cent and FOR bis over ninety days eight per
cent. This precautionary step has been taken III
consequence ol the advance OF the bank rate at
home 10 i've per cent, with the prospect OF q still
higher rate Rates OF exchange on London are still
more unlavoraDle for sellers than they we're a forf.
night ago.
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Crawshay Bailey

Mr.. Crnwshny Bailey,
the great North British ironmaser died near AbeY.
gavenny on the 10th OF January in his eighty NTH
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was found in the street yesterday in unconscious
state. He was taken up by a policeman and sent
TO Bellevue Hospital.
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James Collins, thirty years OF age, OF Al Broome
street. died suddenly last night. under mysterious
circumstances The Coroner has been notified, ana
will hold an inquest this morning.