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The New York herald., 1873-10-10
LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.

NJ. DE LANCLEYE has written q new work entitled
"Des Causes Actueles de Guerre en- Europe ct de
fArbitragen in which he discusses the chances Of
more great European wars. He does not believe that
peace societies and arbitration are going to save
the world, but predicts that towards the end OF
this century Europe Will be transformed into
kind OF hell.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TAYLOR, OF Chicago author
OF ssIhe River of Time' and other poems, will
shortly issue sold Time Pictures and Sheaves OF
Rhyme
Miss ANNA +. DICKINSON mas written book, OF
which the Osgoods hope to have the manuscript in
time for publication this fall. Nothing is as yet
known OF the work, except that it is a novel.
PROFESSOR JowETT, author OF the best translation
OF Plato, has finished his translation OF Thucy-
dides.
WRITER in the american Booksellers Guide
denounces vigorously the trade sales OF books by
auction, which, he says, "disorganize and distress
the book business, and make no adequate CON-
pensation by increasing the sales" While de-
poring the scarf loads OF books slaughtered at this
last sale," and the disastrous effect on values Of
the "bargains" secured by buyers, he adds, "Why,
you can obtain to-day at retail an immense line
OF books at rates running from rs to 100 per cent
below the publishers retail rate ~ 1t might be
pertinent inquiry, How much do those books bring
which are sold at 100 per cent below retail prceg
Mr.. s. REDGRAvE's Dictionary of Artists of the
English Schools" will be published during the
autumn, and contains notices OF the chief artists
more important works.
HOLLAND House, by the Princess Marie Lch-
tensten, Is soon 10 appear in London, illustrated
with photographs and engravings OF celebrities
connected with that historic resort OF literary men,
statesmen, and men OF the world.
ont West Is the title OF q new magazine pub
lished monthly at Colorado Springs Col, repre-
senting the interests OF the Rocky Mountain Sec
tion and OF Colorado in particular.
THE Pdu Mau Gazette catches the editor OF our
best critical journal the Nation, mapping upon
matters OF current intelligence to such an extent
as to have spoken OF Miss Martineau and OF Lord
Granville as deceased persons In one issue OF the
Nation.
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PRESENTATION TO REV FATHER MAourRE

There was presentation by the altar boys OF the
Church Of the Immaculate Conception last evening,
IN the pastoral residence, East Fourteenth street,
to Rev. Father MaRuire on his departure from that
church The presents consisted of large and
magnificent missal and splendid black walnut
stand, and chimes. The presentation was made BY
special committee OF the altar boys, consisting OF
r. II. Curran, Master OF Ceremonies; william ].
Larner, Deputy Master OF Ceremonies; George J.
Jones, First Assistant and James i. Bush, Second
Assistant The Rev. Father replied very feeingy
and thanked the boys Tor their Kindness
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POSSIBLY A HOMICIDE.

Coroner keenan, has under investigation the case
Of Philip Farley young man, late OF No. 90 Rector
street. who died few days ago IRON peritonitis,
the result OF Injuries received more than two weeks
since. IL appears deceased attended picnic In
Jones' Wood, and, while there 1t IL alleged he was
kicked In the abdomen or chest by one OF his COM
panions during quarrel, or else accidentally
fell against some hard substance and thus received
injuries which caused his death. The real facts OF
the case will be developed during the examIna lon
or witnesses, which viii take place In few days.
No arrest has been made In the case. a ~ VIII
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BONNER & GO. AND THE BANK OF AMERICA

Several OF the daily papers having Published Sc
we're comments rejecting upon the action OF Mr..
John Bonner, In regard to the check drawing OF
that gentleman upon the Bank OF North America,
IL Is but Just TO Mr. Bonner to state that the COM
mittee appointed by the Stock Exchange TO inves-
tigate the affair "haye come TO the conclusion that
Mr. Bonner should be cxonerated from any dishon.
orable act or Intent;" and the report further on
states that ut. ia admitted by Mr.. Donaldson that
the Bank VT North America could not, IN any event,
lose money by Mr.. Bonner's transaction. He is ag-
grieved at Mr.. Bonners loss OF confidence In his
bank and not on account OF any substantial dan.
ger" Here andsth the little rumDus.
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ART MATTERS.

william Hsrt's New Picture.
Mr.. william Hart, who has been spending the
last few months at Essex, and who returned few
days ago to his studio In Association Building, has
just completed a picture, which, as an exposition
OF the prevailing sentiment OF the ideal American
autumn, will take higher rank than any other
similar work by him. The picture, which Is In oil,
was In hand one year ago, but has been finished
only since Mr.. Hart's return to town. Were 1t ex-
hibited abroad-in the London Royal Academy, for
instance-it would do much toward placing British
appreciation OF Mr.. Hart's genius upon an ade-
Gas ol ne Of
can autumn might feel indisposed to ac-
cept the work as a representation OF facts
it Is not likely that they would deny Its great
artistic merit 1t Is poem or color Wherein the
artists reveals in all those brilliant blendinRs and
luxurious contrasts which his palette can supply.
Mr.. Hart has studied tor many years, and with the
most affectiOnate zeal, the prevailing traits or
North American landscapes during the fall OF the
gated transformations by which October, with a
touch as miraculous as that OF Midas, tints the
perishable greennesS OF summer with russell and
crimson and gold. In the present picture the rus
sets predomnate, but by an application OF the most
sensu0us and delicate skill are made to alternate
with the richest proIusion OF crmsons and yellows
glowing in the serious but not s0mbre light OF a
characteristic autumn sky that shows no glimpse
OF blue. ...s. ..,......
Mr.. Cushing's Bust OF William II. Rob-
erts.
Mr.. Robert Gushing, the sculptor, has at his
studio, No 765 Broadway, bust OF William r.
Roberts, NJ. G. The bust Is executed in the fine
white bctoglia marble that is so abundant in Car
rara and the portrait is pronounced by those who
are familiar with Mr.. Roberts, personal appear
ance to present with much symmetry those
traits which enter into his characteristic express
sion. Mr.. Cushing has several other works IN his
studio, some finished, some just begun, and others
well on their way. There Is very striking and
faithful bust in the hard, mellow, ringing cristoa
marble, OF Father Matthew A very delicate piece
OF sculpture, IN another variety OF the beautiful
betoglia marble, represents an incarnation of
Longfellows ideal "SprIng.n The only lault In Mr..
Cushing's elaboration, in this instance is, perhaps
that he has indicated too near approach to ma
turity. The bust has many exquisite lines. In the
course or the winter the sculptor hopes to have
hand several works which may make q visit TO his
studio OF some interest
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Church of the Disciples.

The third section OF the Alliance met last evening
in the Church Of the Disciples Madison avenue
and Forthwith street. The general topic for dis
Stewart, OF Philadelphia, who was introduced by
Rev. Mr.. Hepworth, was chairman for the session.
Alter the singing OF hymn and prayer the ad-
dresses were led Off by the Rev. Professor
J. f. Aste, OF the Theological Seminary OF the Free
Church OF Lausanne, Switzerland. Professor Astie
asked that his pronunciation OF English was
imperfect, his paper be read for him. and this was
done by the Rev. Dr. Baird. The paper was a his
tory OF the progress OF Evangeclsm in continental
Europe. This paper was followed by an address
from the Rev. John Hall, ID. D.. who pleaded earn
esty that the people should take the subject
OF ministerial support" more In their thoughts,
and he was sure II they did that ministers
should soon receive adequate maintenance. The
next speaker was the Rev. T. J. Ken, OF Belfast,
Ireland, and alter him came the Rev. L. Berkiey,
OF Lurgan, Ireland, both OF whom showed how well
the Church was progressing In Ireland since
Its dsestablishment Rev. Professor M. w.
was the last speaker on the list,
devoted his remarks to an exposition as TO how
the plan OF maintaining the ministry adopted by
the Presbyterian General Assembly some five
years ago. had worked successfully. At the close
Bishop Cummins. OF Kentucky, was introduced
TO the audience as an unexpected visitor
and the Bishop made some remarks
which excited the enthusiasm OF the
audience. He said the grand result OF these meet
ings OF the Alliance would be TO procure less Of
denOmnati0nalism and more OF union among Chris
tans. He was himself less OF an Episcopglian than
OF Christian. There should be a united front In
this country against R0manism. 10 begin with
we should protect our public schools, In defence OF
which every man OF them would lay down his
liie The session closed as usual with the benedic-
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visit Of the Delegates to the IsIa nd In
stitutiOns.


The members OF the Evangelical Alliance spent a
delightful time yesterday visiting our charitable
and correctional institutions on the Islands OF the
East River. The weather extremely favorable and
the sail as lar as Hart's Island, to where the
school ship Mercury lies at anchor, was well appre-
ciated by the entire company, lay and clerical.
The trip was made on the invitation OF the CITY, and
the start yesterday morning on board the Minna-
hammock. from the loot OF Twenty-sixth street. was
erected as early as halfpast nine O'Clock.
The delegates were met and welcomed az the
dock by Mayor Havemeyer and representation of
each Board OF the Common Council, consisting OF
Aldermen Vance, Morris, McCanerty and Koch, and
Assistant Aldermen Thornell, Coddington strack,
Kreps, Wade, Kehoe, Brucks and Beyea, together
with Commissioner Laimbeer, OF the Board OF Char
tiles and Corrections, and MIR. John T. Agnew, OF
the Department of Docks. The Alliance BODY num-
bered over 200, and comprised most OF the foreign
delegates, among whom were Rev. DR.. Parker. O.
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RI EAL EST TIE.

The Recent Wall Street Sensation and It's Rels-
tion to Real Property-The Financial Views
Growing Out Of 1t and How They Affect
Realty-The Subject Of New Legisla-
don on the Currency Question
Diseussed-How This Markst
May Be Afrected-In Present
Condition-Recent Sales
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Papers by American Professors on Chris
tianity and Liberty.
Canon Fremantle on the Church
and the Nation.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH SUPPRESSED.
Lively Debates in Both
Sessions.
THE PROGRAMME FOR TODAY.

The sessions OF the Conference OF the Evangei-
cal Alliance were remarkable yesterday for con-
siderable freedom OF speech. The latitude allowed
in the discussion was productive occasionally OF
much amusement. and the merry and joyful side
OF Christianity was well represented in the hearty
laughter OF the audiences at each session.
To-day the Conference will direct its attention
to missions at home and abroad.
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RIVER NEWS.

PrTTsBuRoH, January 2O.-River falling
slowly; ice forming very rapidly and both
rivers will probably be closed by to.mor.
row; weather cloudy and cold during the
day; at 8 o'clock this morning the mer.
curry stood II below zero.
CINCINNATI, January 29.-River 10 feet
0 inches; navigation entirely closed; heavy
ice floating; weather clear; thermometer
0 below at o'clock this evening.
LOUISVILLE, January 20.-RiVer falling;
8 feet 4 inches in the canal, and feet 1
inches in the chute. Weather alternately
clear and cloudy.
This was the coolest day OF tho season.
The mercury was 8 degrees below at 6 A.
N; 0 degrees above at noon, and 15 do.
grees at 5 JPN.
Tho river is full of largo fields Of hard
ice, the most dangerous this winter. No
gorges are reported, but are expected
shortly, unless the weather moderates.
ST. LOUIS, January 20.-The river Is
still falling, with good deal OF heavy ice
running. The weather this morning,
was the coolest Of the season. The meT.
curry IN some localities was down to "a
degrees below zero, but is now much
warmer, with wind from thesouth. There
Is nothing now from the grounded boats
below.
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UTAH.

SALT LAKE, January 2s.-During an
other great snow slide at Little Cotton
wood one man was carried away, but was
subsequently rescued. The Union Pacific
trains were blocked yesterday, but are re-
ported to be in motion this evening.
A Mormon settlement under the
auspices Of Brigham Young, east Of st,
George and near the route OF the Thirty.
fifth Parallel Railroad Is said 10 promise
national advantages.
An ex.Mormon named Wendell lectures
on the Mountain Meadow massacre to.
morrow night.
Chiet Justice McKeon to-day on q writ
OF hGbeaS corpus, released a convict Of the
Mormon Probate Court, but held him
in heavy bail to answer before the Dis
trict Court. This was according to the
decisions of Judge Hawley in the ques-
tion OF Jurisdiction.
A memorial Of tho bar to Congress
will be forwarded tomorrow. It is an
exceedingly formidable document.
SALT LAKE, January 29.-The Union
Pacific Is all clear, and the train tonight
was only two hours late. There Is no
danger OF any serious blockade.
The memorial Of the bar Of Salt Lake
to Congress for legislation, forwarded to
Washington, and signed BY all the lead
ing lawyers Of this city, shows that the
Federal Courts are powerless In both
criminal and civil issues, and that the
only remedy for the evils set forth Is with
Congress. Copies Of the memorial were
mailed to the President, Cabinet, senR'
tors and Representatives.
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THE LATEST NEWS.


Gov. Dix Of New York, refnses to
interfere in tho case OF John Gaffney, sen.
lenCed to be hanged February.
AT Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, an
old lady named Plat, aged 80 years,
while standing in front OF the fire was
badly burned by her clothes taking fire.
She cannot live.
The report Of the Committee on the
Abolition Of Slavery In Porto Rico was
presented to the Lower House OF the
Spanish Cortes, Tuesday. The Govern
ment allows full discussion of tho sub.
ject.
in q difficulty on the 25th inst. IN
ForSYthe county, Georgia, between mum.
Der Of United States Deputy Marshals and
citizens charged with violating the rev.
enue laws, seventy.five shots were ex-
changed, and one citizen was killed and
two Deputy Marshals wounded.
William Lawn, sewing machine
agent, was murdered by Thomas Stokey,
saloon keeper, at Shawnee, Perry coun.
ty, Ohio, Monday evening, because he
refused to pay for o drink.
"A caboose freight train on the Grand
Rapids s. Indiana Railroad, ran of the
track, Tuesday, near Lagrange, Indiana,
and killed Hiram Brockenman, q brake.
man.
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NEW YORK CITY.


NEW YORK, January 20.-The ther
rnomster at eight o'clock this morning, on
Broadway, stood at one degree above
zero.
1t 1t stated that Commodore Wander.
bilt has decided not to build the Under
ground Railroad.
Gen. Thomas T. Eckert, superintend'
ent of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, and George B. Prescott, Elec'
trician, are to visit Europe during the
coming month, on behalf Of the company
70 investigate the workings Of foreign tel
egraph systems, especially the appliances
Of pneumatic tubes, with view 10 theil
introduction into this country.
A seaman of the steamship Algeria, at
Jersey City, was found at the bottom Of
tho hatchway, last night, with his skull
broken. He is supposed to have been
murdered. He was quarreling during
the day with another seaman.
The crews Of the seized steamers Moro
Castle and Columbia, Of the Atlantic Mail
Line, were discharged yesterday. It is
thought now that the company will dis.
solve and their vessels be auctioned.
It Is again. asserted that diseased sheep
continue to arrive from the West and
form a large portion Of the mutton re-
tailed in this market. The disease ia
said to arise from oVer.feeding, which
creates an unnatural heat in the system
that is very contagious. A morning paper
reporter who visited several slaughter
houses on the subject, says 1t Is generally
admitted that the sheep constantly ar
irving from the West have the skin dis.
ease; and also that droves Of ewes con-
stantly come from Chicago heavy with
lamb, whose carcasses are wholly unfit
for eating.
The grand Jury in the, Court Of Gener.
al Sessions presented several important
indictments yesterday, among which was
one against the publisher Of Q prominent
illustrated paper, charged with issuing
obscene publications.
William P. Shearman, now treasurer Of
the Erie Railway Company, stated yes
terday that there will probably be a div
idend upon tho preferred stock OF the
road. He declared that in Q few days
from now q ten million loan will have
been successfully negotiated for In Lon
don. --a,-s--
Phelps, Dodge & Co. have withdrawn
their offer Of compromise made to the
government, and will allow the case to 90
to the Courts.
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The u. P. Railroad Inquiry.

WASHINGTON, January 20.-The VII
son Committee to-day recalled Joseph B.
Stewart, and desired him TO state con
Cerning the manner Of his disbursement
of the sum of $250,000 received by him
as stated by him in his former testimony
in money and bonds Of the Union Pacific
Railroad from Durant and Hallet. The
witness declined 10 answer, saying that
such money was received as counsel
Witness alter repeated questioning, still
refused to answer, saying he would not
speak Of dealings with his clients. Wit
ness having been asked what kind ol
bonds he received, said to the best Of his
judgment they were Of the same descrip-
ton and part Of the bonds witness had
received.
Q. Did you deliver bonds to any news.
paper correspondents!
A. That Is repeating your question,
but for the credit Of these gentlemen ]
say l did not.
Q. Did you deliver them to newspaper
proprletors?
A. decline to answer, for two Of them
are my clients.
Q. Where do they liveP a. That is
immaterial to the purpose OF this exam.
inatlon.
Q, Do they live in Washington A. l
decline to answer.
James F. Wilson here said he had tele.
graphed to ]. n. s. Williams to the effect
that Spence yesterday testified that VIII.
liams told Spence to give Wilson check
for $4,000, March 9th, 1871, and asked
Williams, "Did you do it at that time or
any other /" To which telegram Will
liams replied, II never gave him direc-
tons to give you any portion of the
$4,000. Do not believe you had any
thing to do with 1t. My recollection Is
that Dodge, chairman Of the committee,
had the whole direction Of it"
The committee requested the gentle
man to retire,I as they wished to hold q
private consultation, evidently with refer
ence to the refusal Of Stewart to answer
the question propounded by the commit
tee.
The committee resumed the session and
examined Horace F. Clark, President Of
the Union Pacific Road. He had heard
Of the note given by the company to the
Credit MobiIier for $9,0O0,000, but as the
condition on which it was given had been
discharged, he felt satisfied to omit it
from the bills payable, it being no part Of
the Indebtedness Of the company.
Mr.. Hosr asked the witness whether,
II the directors had had the cash, they
could not baVe built 0G7 miles cheaper
under the Ames contract than it was by
Oakes Ames, who was paid with the
bonds Of the company!
Witness thought that was the widest
contract ever made by civilized man.
Committee adjourned till tomorrow.
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Ohio Legislature.

COLUMBUS, January 20.-In tho House
this morning the bill authorizing county
commissioners to provide an office for
prosecuting attorneys was indefinitely
postponed. In the Senate the Senate bill
10 incorporate savings societies, repeating
the previous acts and enaCting general
law on the subject was passed.
In the House this afternoon the House
bill to increase the salaries of Supreme
Judges to $4,000, which failed yesterday,
was reconsidGred and passed.
Bills were introduced to amend the
SANDER and libel law so as to provide
that when the charge Of specific act Is
the ground Of action all acts and circum.
stances of a similar nature may be alleged
and proved by tho defendant in mitiga-
ton TO reduce the amount Of damages,
A resolution was offered iavoring the
recognition of the belligerent rights OF the
Cuban insurgents. The resolution was
laid on the table and ordered to bc print
ed.
In the Senate the following bill was
passed: House bill to authorize the con
solidation of joint stock fire insurance
companies. r.. Jr
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impression Is, that he wanted me to say
as little as could, that he might get OF
as easy as he could.
@. Have you the memoranda relating
to the Transaction between you and Gar
felds @
A. Yes, sir.
Mr.. Ames then produced q piece ot
paper, upon which were the following
figures: 1000, 1000, 400; total 2I40O; and
testified that inquiries were made by
Garfield: The first 1000 referred 10
Union Pacific Railroad bonds, the sec
ond to Credit Mobilier stock, and 400 to
something else, he could not remember
now what.
Q. Was that what he received, or
what he was entitled to!
A. What he IS entitled TO, though I
think he is in error about the 400.
@. Did he put this down as his recol.
lection OF the transaction between your
A. Yes, sir.
Mr.. Merrlck-I understand in substance
that he wished you to talk as little as
possible about 1t.
Mr.. Ames-Yes; and that Is my desire
too.
Mr.. Merrick-Well, Mr.. Ames, allow
me to say that we want you TO state all
you know.
Mr.. Ames-I have stated to the best Of
my memory all l know. The figures
were made on a piece of paper In my
room at tho time of the conversation. l
did not pay any attention to them for
three or four days afterwards, and when
/ found there was conflict IN our tcsti'
mony l preserved them.
MI. Ames further testified that he had
conversation with Judge Kelley about
the transaction. Kelley said he called it
a loan, and had so stated, and said to him
(witnesa) he wanted to pay that loan;
witness replied he did not so consider it;
Kelley said he would give me check on
his bank, and wanted to know when he
should date It; Itold him 1t would make
no difference; he gave me check; that
was before this investigation commenced;
and I tore 1t in halt and handed it back
to him.
Q. What did he say when you tore it
and handed It back? A. Both OF US
appeared to be satisfied with the trans.
action. Laughter. did not consider
that he owed me anything, but that l
owed him, and told him So, He did not
denyit.
O. He wanted to call it something
else9 A. That Is the way l understood
him. He wanted to be clear ot the trans
action.
Ames said it was important that he
should leave for his home tonight, the
Committee could get along without him
now, as the question Of bribery had been
settled, and all the Committee wanted to
know whether he or some one else had
lied.
Adjourned until tomorrow morning.