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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
RAILWAY INTERESTS.

Boats will leave Chambers-st. on and after
Sept 10 every instead Of fifteen minutes, between
and 10 and aud p. Passengers by the North
ern Railroad Of Eew-Jersey, Hackensack snd Newark
branches, win be especially affected by this change.
It is expected that the Perth Amboy and
Long Branch division of the Central Railroad Of New
Jersey will be completed 10 Perth Amboy by october
The bridge 5000 feet in length the Raritan River
70 South Amboy rapidly approaching completion, aud
All the shppng of the river including that Of the Della
ware and Rsritan Canal u now running through its
draw.
1t is understood that the Fall timetable of
the South Side Railroad viii 90 into effect Monday
next, when there will DO reduction Of the number Of
trains and relatively Of the present expenses Of the
road The trains 70 90 discontinued are the BABY Ion,
Hampstead, and Rockaway expresses, which have been
run during the mainly for the accommodation OF
Summer travel, which 10 now rapidly decreasing.
number OF changes among the subordinate ofcers OF
the road are expected next week.
At meeting Of the Board Of Directors of
the Northern Pacific Railroad In this city the following
passed:
Resolved That the Northern Pacific Railroad Company
locate and It's main road 20 point Puget
Sound on the southerly side OF commencement Bay in
Township a. Range 8. east Of the Walamet Meridian
and within the limits of the City OF Tacoma which point
In said City of Tacoma declared be the western
terminus Of the main line Of the Northern Pacific Rli
rOaas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
A GUEST OF THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.

Among the distinguished guests of the
American Evangelical Alliance is the Rev r. P. Smith,
Dean of Canterbury, at the Brevoort House, who
is the bearer letter from the Archbishop Of Canter
bury to the Alliance expressing the writer's hope that
this general conference may promote unity in all forms
of Christian belief. In conversation with q
TRIBUNE reporter last night in reference 70
his mission here the Dean said that they had ALI
anoe OF their in England the object Of which was
to bring together the clergy and laity of all orthodox
denominations for the discussion Of religious questions,
aud he had come hither one who was anxious for
unity among all who loved the name of Christ. The
question should confne himself to would be the gen
eral one Of Christian Union There he said, gen
eral feeling among the members OF the Church OF En-
gland that the dividing line which separated the estab
shed church from other Christian denominations should
be less marked and having that object in yew he had
accepted the invitation Of the American Alliance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
FOREIGN NOTES.

The drouth in several provinces of China,
particularly in Chekang very great threatening fam
Inc and pestilcnce.
The Spanish steamer Esmeralda was wrecked
CT miles FROM Manila the 22d OF July portion OF
tho cargo was saved. The vessel is Q total loss.
: Amendments have been made to the Japan
csc criminal law by which many o6enses heretofore
punishable with death may be stoned BY life impris
onmeRt
A serious riot broke out several days ago In
the Presidency OF Madras. Troops werc sent 70 tho
scene Of the disturbance and restored order not how
ever, before they had fred upon the rioters and killed
eight Of them.
Three railway accidents occurred in En- gland
on Wednesday. and yesterday morning number of
newspapers called upon the Government 10 interfere
compel the napagcfs Of the roads 10 adopt more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
THE FIRE RECORD.

IN THIS CITY-A FURNITURE WAREHOUSE FIRE
CAUSES $4,000 DAMAGE.
4 man passing the corner OF Canal and
Mulberry-s y. M, yesterday, cloud OF smoke
pouring upward through the cellar gaugs Of the fur
niture warehouse OF Edward W. Baxter an immense
building six stories in hight embracing Nos. 2O2 and
2O4 Canal ST. He suspected that the building fire.
and looking through the gratings flames coming
out of the windows Of the sub.oear. 4 telegraph.
alarm signal ut sounded BY the dscOyerer, and
used extraordaary haste ii getting streams Of water
the cellar, fearing that the flames would spread
building. After hours hard labor the effort to
stay the progress OF the flames proved successful ana In
during the hour following the fire WAS completely sub
dued. Edward W. Baxter bad stock dAmagcd $4,000.
fully insured. The building, owned by W. II. klngman:
fire on the first floor OF No 300 East Forty-seventh
ST. owned by John Davis Last night damaged the build
ing $780,
IN MARBLEHEAD, MAss.-Loss, $4,000.
MARBLEHEAD, Sept. ia fire broke out
this morning in p Paines stable, which destroyed
together with six valuable The flames extended
to the barn and dwelnghOuse Of Samuel Homan 10 the
Manatung House. kept BY John Mari, and the National
Grand Bank all OF which were destroyed The loss fam
about eqaly upon the persons burned with the exeep
ton Mr. Homan, who Is not insured. The total lose
from $4,000 $4,000 II Is believed that the fire was
incendiary. Storekeepers and families hastily re-
their effects from Washng tonst, fearing the IRE
would extend there.
BLOCK CONSUMED IN REDDING, cAL.-Loss, $4,000.
SAN Francisco, Sept. ia fire occurred
at Redding this morning which destroyed entire
block OF buildings. Loss s50o; Insurance. $4,000 The
p0st-ofice and mails totally consumed.
ONE FOURTH OF FOREST HILL, CAL, BURNED.
SAN Francisco, Sept. ia fire, last night,
destroyed one fourth of the town Of Forest Hill, CAL
The portion of the town burned was principally
dwellings. The amount OF loss is not stated
ELSEWHERE.
In Milford, N. H., on Wednesday night,
barn. shed, &C.. belonging 20 James Lewis.
burned aud bis dwelling house badly damaged by fire
and water The furniture saved. The loss on the
property 800; insured for 5000 In the WATERFOWL
and Mutual Of New-York The fire was tue work OF
A fire, yesterday, in Neustadt, Ontario, en-
tirely destroyed the fine brewery owned by Henry
Heuther and valued at $4,000. The insurance policy
out a month ago, aud had not been renewed. Tho
fire originated by sparks from tho engine igning tho
shingles,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
NATIONAL PORK-PACKERs' CONVENTION.
CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-THE National Pork-Pack-

ers Convention yesterday, elected the following officers:
President George Days vicePresdens B. Hamilton Of Ken.
ueky John Hancock Of Illinois John Meng Of HewYok
Of Ohio G. yeGey Of Mal,ud Brow Of Kansas Davenport
ofWe Virgins schwAb.her Of Louisiana Prank Lsnders o. Ind
Ellis Of Massachusetts, W A. Stevenson Of Pennsylvania and q. Wet
California; Secretary. b. Frank Howard Of Chicago
Mr.. s. L. Keck OF Cincinnati Submitted the following
report from the Committee on Credentials
Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully
recommend follows First, That the Convention
sist OF l57 delegates appointed follows, viz Ohio Is
Illinois, 81 Indiana 10 Kentucky. Missouri IS; Ten
nessee, Iowa, Kansas. Nebraska, Michigan,
q Georgia, I: Wisconsin, Minnesota, West Virginia,
/ Hew-York Is Massachusetts, Q; Maryland. 7 f; and
Pennsylvania 7. Your Committee would further recon-
mend that the representatives OF the respective States
present report to the Secretary OF this Convention list
OF delegates in accordance with the above appOron-
ment and would further recommend that committee
be appointed to make appointments for the Convention
OF 1874.
The basis Of representation. on motion OF Mr. Keck
hxed at delegate for every $1,000 hogs packed
last year in each Western State and fair representa-
ton TO the Eastern States the basis Of the dstrbu
ton Of pork. The report was adopted.
Mr.. Nofsinger OF Kansas City offered the following
which was adopted:
ReSOiped. That the rules and regulations adopted by
this Convention shall be the standard in all contracts
unless varied by specified agreement, and that every
pOrkpacker and provision dealer who takes part in the
deliberations OF this Convention binds himself to be
erned by its action.
Charles Kahn, at the meeting this morning. sub
mitted report embodying the rules which shall
the business Of cutting and packing. They differ in no
essential point from the old rules, and the report
adopted. IL also decided that the next Convention
shall be held in Louisville. President Davis, in
few well-chosen words, returned his thanks to the
Convention for the manner IN which they had performed
their duties and again thanked them for the honor done
him The Convention then adjourned to meet at Louis
vile, KY, Sept. I6, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
THE BALLOON VOYAGE.
ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO BE MADE TO-DAY.

ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO BE MADE TO-DAY.
Throngs of people visited the CapitOline
Grounds Brooklyn, yesterday and viewed the balloon
and the apparatus and scientific instruments which
TO accompany it, but the number present not nearly
so large as on the day previous. The which was
made in the balloon Wednesday in order to let the
gas rapidly than escaped through the safety
valve, repaired early yesterday morning During
the day men arranging the cloth in folds 70
facilitate the imitation of the baooD Others fetching
sand in carts and filling large bags with it, 10 be used in
holding the balloon down. others again were digging
deep holes in which to put strong posts One OF the
managers OF the enterprise informed a TRIBUNE re-
porter yesterday that they would receive at midnight
a dispatch from the Weather Bureau at Washington ad-
visng them Of the weather probabilities to-day. II 1t
were predicted that the weather would be fine
to-day and that no high wind would prevail they
would begin to initiate the balloon at a. m Four
hundred thousand cubic feet of gas would be forced
into the bags If they began this operation at
L would completed by ?. m weather per5inittnS'
to-day. So far he knew all who had previously
agreed to make 'the ascension would travel with the
balloon to-day. Prot Wise, he said had not been there
during the day. He unable to account for the
Professors absence. The Professor was under
obligations 10 make the ascension whenever they chose
TO get the balloon ready-1O years hence II they
was that they should build balloon and furnish
him with scientific instruments and articles for the
preservation Of life during his trip and he was TO initiate
II with gas and make the ascension No date had been
set when no would be relieved from his agreement If
they had carried out theirs They we're doing
more thap they contracted 10 do-they were filing the
balloon with gas, which was, according 20 the agree
ment his duty He concluded by saying rather bitterly
that If Prof. Wise had been the grounds Wednes
day while the attempt to initiate the balloon was making
1t would not have become necessary to make rent In
the ga6-baR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
CLAIMS Upon THE TREASURY.

Controller Green received demands yester
day payment Of the salaries Of Gratz Nathan
first clerk to the Corporation Attorney for 5000 and
Thomas Barclay interpreter OF the Second District Pc
lice Court for tOo and orders TO show cause In the
cases of Vim. c. Traphagen and John McClaye Com
mssioners claiming 200 each, and James HoRg clerk
for 800, IN the proceedings for opening public road
north Of fifty In 1870 and 1871
Douglas Taylor Commissioner Of Jurors, has also pre-
sented claim for certain printing done for the Dock
Department but has been refused payment by the Con
troer because City and County officer he pre-
vented by the charter from being directly indirectly
interested in supplying articles or material " be paid
for out Of the City Treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
OPINIONS OF EXPERTS.

TIE SAFETY OF THE BUDDINGT0N PARTY coNsID-
KRFp AssURED-A GERMAN sAvAN ON THE RE-
SUITS OF THE PoLARIs EXPEDITION.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-Up to the close OF
business this afternoon nothing han been received
at the Navy Department from either the ress or the
Juniata Of the expe don in search OF the Poiaris Ola
and experienced naval officers, who have been on the
extreme Northern coast express the opinion that there
"a no doubt Of the Polars have been picked up
nv some whaler, and viii be heard from
in the course OF time Tho boats con-
structed by the crew from material which
they had on the Poars IL is thought, are able TO live
at sea- as nearly all the persons in that vessel were ex
perenced whalers and thoroughly acquainted with the
manner in which the should be constructed The
opinion is expressed that the crew, after leaving
the Polarls followed the coast possible until
they got far enough south TO encounter some whaling
vessels The Poaris was abundaHty provided with
tools and material for making boats, and they could
have easily made them Of sufficient capacity 10 accom-
MEDIATE persons, with enough provisions to last
them IL or 20 days AS to water they had DO cause for
anxiety, every iceberg furnishes an abundant supply
The review Of the Poaris expedition by the celebrated
Dr. PeteTmann Of Gotha has been translated into En-
sh from the German, under direction OF the Secretary
of the Navy Dr. Petermann says that, all circumstances
considered 1t must be conceded this is the most mpor
tant expedition that went TO the North Pole. The
English talked loudly for years and criticised freely
nothing all the while The hightoned acts Of the Amer
lean Government will, he hopes, contribute toward
bringing end the loud talk OF the English
duce them at last TO Ut ana send an expedition in
1874
The following letter from Dr. Petermsnn to the secre
tary of the Navy is also made public:
GoTHA Aug. 9, 1878.
SIR: had the honor 20 address 70 you yesterday
oaner and map on your North Pole Expedition and take
feave 10 express sentiments at great
snccess OF ii in geographical and scientific respects as
nv the EYpedtOn the Americans have eclipsed A other
atona IN regard Polar research, having penetrated
nearest 10 the Pole established tue navgabity Of
1sor Ocean thus far and. by finding eriftwo musk
and ma king many other most valuable
shedding quite d light on geographcal science. The
ne1 Is now the furthest object known on the globe To-
ward the Poles and hail with particular pleasure ss
swsl tribute toward your great merits IN furtherinR
geographical science the interest you bestowed ON
Halls Expedition, and the great promptness IN sending
t the Efoic Junata, and Dgress IN the same canse.
Allow me, Sir 10 subscribe mysel, Wlln very Ereat
''SP0NS 'NS1 ~ A. PETERhAEH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12

troer the subject OF Postmaster Foys recent assess-
mcnt OF his clerks up and led to long discussion
Several resolutions and amendments were offered and
rejected. and finally the following was adopted:
Resoired, That this Committee most emphatcaly con
denim the compulsory assessment OF Government en-,
poyes for political or any other purpose whatever and
that such assessments contrary 70 the spirit OF
publican institutions, destructive TO the manhood and
Independence Of the people and highly injurious 70 the
public morals
An amendment was offered calling for thorough in
veseation Of Mr. Filley's conduct, but 1t was voted
down by small majority
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
OUTRAGES ON THE TEXAN tFR0NTIER.

CATTLE STEALING AND MURDER STILL COMMON.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-COl Robb. one of
the exCommssioners inquire into the depredations
committed on the persons and property of American
citizens the BIO Grande border has recently received
numerous letters stating that such acts continually
occurring and that since the Commission left that
section last Spring, large droves of cattle have
been driven TO the Mexican side from ranches between
Brownsville and BraZos de Santiago and between
Brownsville and Rio Grande City. These thievng oper-
atoms committed in daylight and In several in
stances exulting gestures made by the Mexcans
who had escaped with their booty TO the United States
cavalry, who had pursued them but halted on the
American side OF the river.
In addition 10 cattle stealing murders have been
miited not far from Forts Clark and ConchO within IS
or 80 miles from the Rio Grande. 1t will be recolected
that the Commissioners reported actual loss OF about
fl5.00O 900 by such ncursiOns The amount has been
considerably increased since the term Of the Commits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
THE NATIONAL GRAND LODGE OF GOOD FELLOWS.

THE NATIONAL GRAND LODGE OF GOOD FELLOWS.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.-THE National
Lodge of Good Fellows resumed its sessions this
morning at o'clock, II. N. G. NJ. John Wharton presid
ing The session of the honorable National Grand
Lodge will be held In Cleveland, Ohio, September 1874
The following members oil the order have been elected
and installed officers Of the National Grand Lodge for
the ensuing two years
The Hon NJ g. NJ Henry Meein Of NevYork the Hon d. ~
g. NJ Conrad Of NerYor the Hon. n g. John Schue Of
Illinois g. Secretary August Ehng OF Missouri the
Hon. n O. Treasurer VIM Gerste Of Ohio, the Hon G. W.
VIM sehxsb NewYof the Hon g. Tyler Gemou MCMILLAN Of
Delaware.
This evening superb entertainment was held at Ma
tonal Guards Hall. Tomorrow the delegates Will be
taken 10 various places Of interest in the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
SPEEDY CONVICTION OF TWO THIEVES.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. ia case of swift
Justice occurred in the Court OF Quarter Sessions here
to-day E. johnson, alias z. Jordan. arrested at
Louisville, KY, and brought TO this city this morning,
on charge stealing books. newspapers, etc., belong
ing 10 Riley and Sargent general agents ut the
West Philadelphia Depot. Johnson arraigned,
tried and convicted during the morning. George
Mitchell was also convicted Of tho crime. John
Green charged with the oense, and bail, failed
10 appear and detectives his trail. johnson was
sentenced 70 three years. and Mitchell TO four months
imprisOnment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
THE cAPrIvEs sATANTA AND BIG TREE AT FOR

ST. LOUIS, Sept 1.-THE ST. Louis Times has
letter from Fort SILL Indian Territory, dated the 5th
lnst which states that the Kowa chiefs Satanic and
Big Tree arrived there the 4th, in charge Of Lieut.
Gordon and one company Of cavalry They were placed
the post guard-house and comfortably CHARTERED.
The members Of their family were permitted to visit
them and their meeting quite affecting Gov Davis
will arrive there in the latter part OF this month";
gether with the Indian Commissioners, when council
viii be held, and. on certain conditions being complied
over TO their tribe. The Cheyennes and Arspshoes will
also be present at the council
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
SEVERE STORM ON THE TEXAN COAST.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 1.-THE severest
rain storm which has visited this section for several
years. with almost gale Of wind, has prevailed for the
last "a hours The steamer st. Mary Of the Morgan line
DRAGGED her anchor In Braxos Harbor and grounded
about three Of water Tho vessel lies steady and
will probably be got or ALI the small craft In Bagdad
razos Harbors have been either sunk stranded
The railroad between Brownsville and Point Isabel Ia
badly washed, and embankments in several places
reported carried away and the track destroyed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
sKIRMIsH WITH THE CALIFORNIAN BANDIT
VASOUEZ

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-THE officers in
pursuit Of the vasquez gang Of murderers overlook
them at Rock Canon. IN San Bernardino County and
skirm,sh ensued. No one was wounded, but Sheriff
Adams held the ground vssaues and his party led
leaving n horses part Of their booty obtained In
the robbery at HOLSTERS vssquez pushing through
the Inountains toward Sonora, Mexico. O1e oil the
gang, named Adon Lelva, was captured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
THE POLARIs BOATS.

To ths Edfior or The TrEbune'
SIR: In view of the recent news I'D regard
10 the Polaris would state that furnished the pOrs
HE canvas boats used on the sedge journey norhward
and which were left al the ghest point reached Others
could easily DO built on board they are not dhcuit
Of construction and they had sufficient material Oh Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
THE PoMoLoGIoAL CONVENTION.

BosroN, Sept. 1.-The Pathological Conven
ton to-day after discussion, adopted the following
olution
Resolped That tho American Pathological Society shall
at no time award money premiums for the exhi-
bition Of fruits during any Of Its sessions.
understood however, that this action shall not 10.
terfere with awarding Of the medal for merorous
objects,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
THE MASSACHUSETTS RESOLUTIONS.
SURPRISE EXPRESSED IN wAsHINGrON-rHE MON
ENDORSEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION RE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE Massachu-
sets resolutions have been read with considerable be-
wderment throughout official circles to-day. The re-
quest for the removal OF the socaled ntermeddllng
Federal oceholders created considerable amazement
and IL has also been noticed by quite number in the
departments that the usual Enforcement of the Admin
lsration omitted from the resolutions This is at
trbuted by the excitement OF the occasion and
by Others to in transmitting the report In the
Treasury Department Gen. Buffers defeas not received
with Joy In other quarters feelings Of satisfaction and
regret seem pretty evenly distributed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12

s,ringent measures for the prevention OF accidents in
the future.
The Japan Gazette says the commercial agen-
ees throughout the country known to be ne
staOnanf as they arc at present. This Is attributed 70
the fact that and people anticipate ryefons
in international treaties, and believe In the poncy OF
ftuNr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
ELECTION TROUBLES IN IRELAND.

ELECTION TROUBLES IN IRELAND.
A LIBERAL PROCESSION AsSAnED BY MOB IN
TRALEE.
DUBLIN. Thursday. Sept. II, 1873.
There is much excitement in Tralee ia con-
sequence Of the approaching election for member OF
Parliament Daniel O'Dohoghue, the Liberal candidate
arrived In that city yesterday, and was received by
large number of his friends and escorted to his residence
while the procession moving IL was attacked by
mob, and several persons were beaten During the
night armed policemen patroled the streets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
THE PASSENGERS OF THE DISABLED CITY OF
BRISTOL.

HALIFAX, n. s., Sept. 1.-THE agent OF the
Inman line here finding that all of the Storage passen
gers of the City Of be forwarded by the Fa
mouth, which leaves tonight for Portland have char
tered the Cunard steamer Alpha TO take them 10 New
York. The Alpha will SAIL at o'clock p IN. TO morrow.
The (1ty Of Bristol will have remain here until new
cyinder can be brought from NewYork 70 replace the
one broken on the 6th instant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
INDIAN OUTRAGEs IN TEXAS.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 11.-MoTe Indian
ourages have taken place On the 18th inst band of Ind
ans stole 30 horses from cattle drivers. Lpan
Springs, and Juan shsbar Mexican. killed at the
Pecas mail station, also by Indians, who carried of two
horses and IL mules 1t ia reported that Alberto Garcea
and three others Of the Guerrero band OF thieves
killed near Sabinas in Mexico, while gambling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-12
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE SPANISH REPUBLIC.
sALMERON SUPPORTS CASTELAR,.
MADRID, Thursday, Sept. ]

Senior Salmeron, in his speech on taking the
chair as President Of the Coes urged the deputies 10
give their undivided support the Administration OF
Senior Castelar,.