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The New York herald., 1874-09-10
THE CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR.

Gathering OF New England Agricultur-
lists and Exhibition of Products
William M. Evarts on Farming, Self
Government and Specie Payments.
CLAREMONT, N. H., September 8, 1874.
On the second day OF the Connecticut River Val.
ley Agricultural Fair it has been very largely at
tended and the display of stock and agricultural
products Is very fine. very large crowd was
drawn to the grounds this afternoon TO listen to
the address OF the Hon. William M. Evarts, OF New
York.
At two O'Clock Mr.. Chester Pike introduced the
Hon. william NJ. Evarts OF New York, the eminent
statesman and lawyer, as well as a practical
farmer and stock grower.
Mr.. Evarts spoke at length on the life and inter-
ests of larmers and gave many suggestions which
were of much practical value to agricutur-
lists. His address was mainly upon farm
ing interests In the course OF his
remarks he alluded briefly to self-sOvernment,
dwelling somew hat upon It's beauties and benefits
to the people, particularly the farming portion.
Ours, he said, Is q government OF the people and
Tor the people, and it Is patent to all tnat we
shall retain This form OF government as long
as IL is permitted us to elect a CHIEF magistrate
to preside over the nation. He also referred
to national finance, speaking most decidedly in
favor OF q hard money pOcy or specie basis,
A promise to pay so long as 1t Is kept by govern
ment, IS redeemable in gOld but when broken he
argued, Is worthless
The address was enthusiastically received by
the people, who appauded loudly at intervals till
its close.
larger attendance is expected on Thursday
the closing day Ol the Fair.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
THE SALOON KEEPERS.

Preparing Work for the Projected
Brewers and Liquor Dealers State
Convention.
The German saloon keepers, who during the past
year have formed an organization in each ward Of
the city, with view OF insuring protection under
the operation Of the Excise and Sunday law at
the call OF the Central Organization, held o mass
day afternoon Tor the purpose Of passing upon
resolutions TO be presented at the Brewers and
Liquor Dealers State Convention al Utica, to
be held during the present month. The
different ward organizations, for the most part
was In attendance to give additional animation to
the scene by its performances. Tne meeting Or
gaDized under the presidency OF Henry Haas, and
alter addresses delivered by MesSrs. JOS Frlcke,
Nufer, DR.. Frech Werhner and others resolutions
were read and adopted oy unanimous vote call
ing on the projected State convention
OF the brewers and liquor Dealers asso-
Citations to demand the repeal Of the
Exclse law, and the enactment OF new license
law, which, not like the present law, Is calculated,
as alleged to infringe on the rights and privileges
OF citizens; also TO demand a thorough modinca-
tlon OF the city charter, so as to provide that all
municipal officers, and especially the Excise Com
mlssl0ners, be elected by the people. Further,
that no particular trade, like the beer and liquor
business, shall henceiorth be burdened with special
such persons shah be qualified to engage in any
business OF their own who are citizens of the
United States, or those who have declared under
oath their intention to become such. The deega.
ton nominated by the Central Organization to
proceed to the projected convention at Utica was
confirmed. The committee Is composed of Major
Sauer, Martin Nachtmann, Charles Kinkel, T..
Gruenwald and Anton Brunner.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
THE SENECA LAKE REGATTA.

The Buffalo Club Win the Four-Oared
Race, Robinson, Of Union Springs, the
Junior Single Sculls, and the Cornell
College Club the Six-Oared Shells.
ELMIRA, N. Y. Sept. 0, 1874.
The grand regatta at Watkins Glen, Seneca
Lake, opened to-day most auspiciously and with
splendid weather. The attendance was large.
The races. which were confined to shells and
SOULS, commenced at two p M. and were well
contested. They resulted as iollows:-
THE RACES,
Four-Oared shells, three-me race; four gold
watch chains to first, four field glasses to second.
TIE Bu1al0 Club came In first, time, 19m 20s. the
Union Springs second, uMe, ION. 1885,; the Stars,
OF Rochester, third, time pom. 1885, and the Seneca
Falls fourth. time not taken. The Alacans, Of
OWegO, did not start.
Junior single sculls, two-mile race; grand
silver tea set first, silver pyramid fruit stand
to second. Robinson, of the Union Springs, came
in first, time, 15m. $685. W. f. McCready, or the
Athletics, New York, second, time, 15m 55s. Lind
snv Watson, OF the Nassau, New York, third, time,
16hfy l5s., and John Dorr. OF the Bunalos, time,
I'm. 5s. 'Fl-.
slx.oared shells three. mile race; six silver ice
pitchers TO f1rst six opera glasses to second.
Garnen College Club class OF 1877, came III nrst,
time 23in. 27s.; greenways, OF Syracuse, second,
tImc 24m rs.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
MRS. BLAKE ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

Last night the Young Mems Woman Suffrage
League had their ninth regular public meeting at
Plimpton Hail. with Mrs. Lille Devereux Blake as
their chief speaker. Her subject she announced
as ~The Political Situation Now Pressing Upon
U.s." In beginning her remarks MRS. Blake
said that she felt no sympathy for the
sentiment which casts ignominy upon the
politician and teaches that the station Of
honor in the Republic is in private life.
She always loved her country, and she always
wanted to do her duty, and she grieved that she
would not be allowed to register ana vote. Very
soon she hoped that every woman would have
the opportunity to show her love of country
and then she will certainly do her duty by regis
terlng and voting
When Mrs Blake had ceased speaking, Mr. J. X.
Fl. O. wilcox, the President Of the Young Mems
Woman Suffrage League, called upon MIR. Oscan-
van, long the Turkish Consul General in TINS
woman suffrage; Mr.. 0scanyan said that,
as an oriental, he must oppose woman
suffrage. He argued from the conditions OF
some law of inheritance that woman is not half q
man; she Is less than half He had faith in the
virtue OF lock and key and thought 1t best to lock
up women to keep them in sanctity and away from
harm.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
CREEDMOOR.

Another Day OF Practice mt Long
Range-An Ill Wind that Blew the
MarksmeN No Good.
The shooting at Creedmoor yesterday was prn-
cipally by members OF the Amateur Rifle Club. who
were practising to compete with the Irish rI1emen
on the Goth inst. The wind was changeabe, but
did not materially affect the scores until the after
noon. 1t changed from northeast to south In half
an hour, causing bad shooting. The aggregate OF
the eight best scores is 1120. Last Wednesday the
aggregate was l,l53 and on Saturday ], ISL. The
irish team at Wimbledon, 1875 scored 1875 points.
A meeting Of the Executive Committee OF the
Amateur Rifle Club was held on the range for the
purpose OF making arrangements lcr receiving the
IRISH rihemen committee was appointed 10
meet them at the pier and convey them In car
riaRes TO the Motel. Committees were appointed
on police, carriages tents, tickets &c. The Irish
rifemen were elected honorary members OF the
club and the following gentlemen were elected
members:-Captan Gray, Of the Third brigade
staff: Judge Troy, OF Brooklyn; Richard II. Keene
and G. o. GOessng. The report OF the Finance
Committee showed that there was 1884 In the
treasury. OF this sum $500 in gold has to be used
as stake money. 1t was decided to raise a SUBJ
scription rOm the members or the club. and the
President and Secretary were authorized to make
collections. as at least $1,000 additional would De
required.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
DROWNED IN THE BAY.

AS the steamer Middetown, which left Staten
Island at seven O'Clock last evening, abreast
OF Fort Columbus, Governors Island, she suddenly
struck a small saiboat, in which were two men.
The boat went under the paddlewheel OF the
steamer and was sunk almost Immediately.
The leDoat was put out rom the
MiddletOwn by two OF the deck hands, who snc-
ceeded in rescuing one OF the drowning men. The
other, whose name Is Charles Lambert and who
belongs in Brooklyn, was lost In the darkness and
1t Is supposed he was drowned. The person
rescued lives III Stapeton ). l.; wheh picked up
body, the result OF his efforts 30 save Lambert Both
OF them were 'longsnOremen and worked togetner
pier l8 East RIVER They started yesterday after
noon from this city to go "lobstering'' around
Staten Island Lambert leaves wife anu large
family. The lifeboat OF the Mddletown padded
around the scene OF the disaster Tor half an hour
after the accident but the men were unable TO
and any trace Of the loN boat or Of Lambert,
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
BOARD OF STATE CHARITIES,

conference Of the Board Of State Charities
was held yesterday at the rooms OF the Prison
Association, No. So Bible House. The state boards
OF New York. Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island were represented and the general
subject OF paupersm and crime was discussed.
Forms OF questions Tor State school inquiry were
submitted by DR.. HOyt, Secretary OF the New York
Board; Mr.. f. Il. sanboru. or the Massachusetts
Board, and DR.. Harris, OF the Prison Association,
and general plan for collecting and report-
agreed upon. Tie subject OF insanity
was also discussed by DR.. Luther, OF Pennsylvania.
and others, and DR.. Hoyt submitted his report on
the poor children OF that state. The Conference
was in session from eleven O'Clock A. M. till six
O'Clock p. NJ. and adjourned subject to the call of
the committee, Mr. Sanborn and Mr.. w. p. Letch
worth. or ButfalO.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
New Orleans Reported Free from Yellow
Fever.
DUTIES ON MIXED FABRICS.
OUIIH0 VH M1AHO 1nD"1O0E
Secretary BristOw Instructs Collector Ar
thur as to the Proper Interpretation of
the Law.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 0, 1874.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has addressed the
following letter to the Collector Of the Port Of
New YORK;
TREASURY UEPARrMxMr

g. =. WARRINGTON, d. o., sept. 4 1874.
siR-It being reported that duty the rate of sixty
tanning less than the Chief value of silks
supposed authority OF section 99 of title 3 June
2 1874 you are hereby instructed that this Deparnen mt
does not hold that section to be operative against
and positive provisions OF the law but that to be
construed iiberaiiy and chiefly in its appllca-
70 which its effect is only TO classify these
to which class the article question is most nearly as
sim Hated. Thus silk mixed goods OF which silk is the
compound material of chief value. and dutiabe fifty
per cent al vaorem may receive accesOns from goods
substantially the same in character and uses bur in
which silk may be In degree less than chief value
On the other hand slight silk mixtures in cottons
linens which are not essentially different texture
mode OF and from cottons and linens
containing silk will be classified for duty
and as linens respectively. The law regard TO silk
goods proper is not subject to new construction,
that to wooen or wofsted goods
tanning any portion of wool worsted. A further
apple alton OF the section above cited relates TO
cerlaln c0ttOns heretofore considered not being
embraced in the act OF March 1863 being under
hundred threads the square inch and not finer
lighter than the goods described IN the first clause OF
the square yard duly imposed the OF 1861 and
1862 to thirty five ad vaOrem Drovided
for by the present act The force OF acts of 1861
1862 entirely tails and cotton goods essentially Identical
in character and with those described in the first
two clauses OF the act OF March 1855 schedule A.
under 100 threads the square nch but thin tissues,
tting lining and woven goods intended
veioping and inferior uses will pay duty at thrtyve
per cent less ten per cent as cotton manufactures not
''A'' 3. H. BRTsrow, Secretary OF the Treasury
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
MIDNIGHT MURDER IN MoRRIsTowN.
Alfred X. Mahon Killed in Cold Blood
ON tho Street-His Person P1undered-
Laborcrs Supposed To he the Assassins.

Alfred X. MahOn Killed in Cold Blood
ON tho Street-His Person P1undered-
Laborers Supposed To Be the Assassins.
MORRIsTowN. N. j., sept. 8, 1874
brutal murder was committed here last night.
Alfred X. Mahon, twenty-five years OF age, was
found dead on the street this morning, with
knife cash In the cheek and his sRnl beaten in
with stone. He was on mis- way home with $83
In his pocket, which is missing The anray was
heard about eleven O'Clock last night. but being
In lonely neighborhood none went to the assist
ance OF the murdered man, as the Asylum aborers
Aah0n was quiet and lnoffensive man. but bad
oeen drnking, though not to excess. He Is be-
leved TO nave been murdered for his money by
Alfred \. Mahon the man murdered, was OF
good Engllsn family and only TWO years In this
country. he was employed as bookkeeper In
Arnold n Constable's, In New YORK, and II he
has any friends they should communicate with the
authorities here. He Is beieved to have had
funds In some New York bank, but tue murderers
probably got his bank book. lie was last seen
with five Asylum laborers shortly before he was
Killed, and these have left and gone direrent
ways Two suspected men were arrested at Madi-
son this afternoon
An Asylum labOrer has also been arrested on
suspicion OF connection with the murder. This
labOrer was found washing his clothes in pond
near by. He processes entire innocence. and IL
beliavad not to be imnlicateds
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
Charles &. Haven.

Charles Chauncey Haven, who died at Trenton
N. j., on Tuesday evening last, at the advanced
age of eighty eight years, possessed peculiar
genius for historical research. He was q graduate
OF Harvard University, having taken degrees there
In the first year of the present century. For over
half a century he was known as prominent mer-
chants and during that period he traded extern
siyey in Europe. The last decade OF his lie was
spent In the publication of several historical
pamphlets touching on the battle Of Trenton,
which he contended took place at the Assanpink
Creek several days later than December 2s. l776
the time set forth by writer's OF Revolutionary
history In this theory he was supported by Ban
croft. LOSING and other puDllclsts.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
THE gLENDgBHING SCANDAL,
RumOrcd Dissolution of the Church
Nutter Battles the Conspiracy.

HumOrcd Dissolution OF the Church
Nuttcr Battles the Conspiracy.
It was rumorea in many quarters of Jersey
City yesterday that secret conclave OF the trus-
tees OF the Church OF rhe Scandal had been held
at a late hour on Tuesday night In Glendenning's
house and that the dissolution OF the church az
an organization was resolved upon. Many promi-
nent members OF the Presbyterian Church wnen
asked about the matter replied that they would
not credit the rumor, which they attributed to tho
prevailing excitement and TO the strong
prejudice against Gendenning. The at
tendance at the church the past
tnree Sundays was very discouraging. Rev. DR..
Wlggihs VIII continue his illustrations till the
cnurch be dissolved or Glendennlng's case be dis
posee OF by the PresDyter Some OF Glenden-
hhdhg hg rlends having charged that Nutter "weng
pach On tnem' IN his afhdavlt, Nutter replies that
, ne uoes not understand way they esteemed him q
Valuhoie witness IN the case. He accuses OF con-
Suiih s re iolly the men who attempted to extort
aIon , MN statements affecting Miss Pomeroy's
CnaIacter lie brands the statements that he was
ia negotiation with Glendenning's friends to as
q malicious lalSehOod,
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
THE FRENCH CANADIANS,
The Close of the Tenth Annual Convcn-
tiOn.


The Convention OF French Canadian Societies.
Professor Bachelor presiding, yesterday termi-
mated Its sessions, begun on Monday at the Teutona
Assembly Rooms The society at Genn's Falls, N. Y,
known under the name OF la Republique Cana
denne de Glenns Falls was appointed to act
as the central organization for the ensuing year,
and at Gen Falls consequently the next annual
convention will be held. The Glenn's Falls society
Will therefore form q central bureau Tor the man
agement OF the affairs Of the Union OF the
French Canadian societies during the year. The
outgoing Central Bureau, under the direction OF
Professor Batcheior, was charged with preparing
the official record OF the Convention. Alter adj
journiDg the Convention general meeting Of
Canadians was organized for the discussion OF
topics not properly coming before the convention.
Mr.. h. N. Lacroix, OF Detroit, was chosen chair
man, and an address was delivered by the Rev.
lie Grand on the condition OF the French Canadians
in the northern part OF this state. where they
form very numerous and prosperous element OF
the populatton. IN the evening the members OF
the Convention attended reception and a ball at
! the Teutonia Assembly Rooms. -
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
OBITUARY.
Charles Gilpin, M. p.

cable telegram from London, under date Of
the sth inst announces the death of Mr. Charles
Gilpin, member of Parliament for the borough Of
Northampton. Mr.. Gilpn, who was born In 1885,
was for many years publisher and bookseller in
Bishopsgate street, London, and member OF the
Uorporaon ol ,me 1,.Sn n nx ne was
seph Sturge, OF Birmingham. When member of
the London Corporation he carried the resolution
voting the abolition Of street tolls. In politics he
was a liberal and progressive re1Ormer, opposed
to all grants Of public money for religious pur-
poses. He was first returned to Parliament for
NOrthamptOn IN 1857.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
THE NIAGARA SHOOTING TOURNAMENT.
Tho Entries and tho Scores Made
The Prominent Shots Present.
O

The tournament of the Niagara Falls club had q
favorable opening about noon. The field selected
was level plain at the old French landing, on the
Schosser Rapids, about one mile ABOVE the Falls.
The attendance was large and the general ar
rangements complete.
Messrs. X. o. Cheeny, of Manchester Conn.,,
and J. A. Dlb6le, OF Albion, N. Y, were appointed
judges, and I. &. Banks. of the american Sports.
man, referee. Sixty entries were made before
two r. NJ, and seven clean scores were made by
the first three squads OF eight shooting. Among
THE PROMINENT SHOTS
present were Niles Johnson, OF New Jersey John
4. Long. OF Michigan; j. j. Kleinman, w. 4. John
son and S. H. Turrll, Of Chicago; Harvey Ii.
Brown and j. A. Jones, OF OHIO. and many others.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
Lord George John MA nners.

The death OF the above named nobleman is an
nounced by cable from London, under date Of the
sth inst He was the youngest son OF the fifth
Duke OF Rutland by his wife, Lady Elizabeth
daughter OF the Earl OF Carlisle Lord John was
born on the 22d Of June, 1920. He graduated
Bachelor of Arts at Cambridge in 1S41. He held
the rank OF colonel In the British Army having
advanced to the high grade from the commission
oil cornet IN the Royal Horse Guards. He repre-
sented Cambrdgeshlre In Parliament Tor many
years, voting with the conservatives. In the year
1885 he married o daughter OF the thirteenth Duke
of Norfolk.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
General Sir Henry K. storks.

The Right Honorable Sir Henry Knight Storks,
tinguished oflicer in the colonial service. died In
England yesterday at an advanced age. He was
knight oil the Order of the Grand Cross OF Michael
and George. Sir Henry was born in the year 1911.
His vile was the only enid OF the Chevalier Gii-
seppe Mizzole, of Milan, by whom ne leaves one
child, q son,
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
CABLE COMMUNICATION WITH EURoP

CABLE COMMUNICATION WITH EUROPE.
Telegraphic communication with Europe, which
had been interrupted upward of twenty-four
hours, was restored at about halI-past eight
O'Clock yesterday morning by way of the Anglo
American cable
Communication by the French cable is still sus-
pended. the section between Duxbury and st.
Pierre not yet being in working order.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
THE HMIPAx-sT. JOHN BOAT RACE.

HALIFAX, Sept. 9, 1874.
The boat race between the Logan crew, OF st.
John, and the Ross-Foey crew, or HALIFAX, came
off on Bedford BASIN this morning. The weather
was fine, the water smooth and there was large
attendance oil spectators. The HALIFAX crew took
the lead from the start and won by seven lengths.
A large sum of money changed hands.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
THE GAME OF LACROSSE.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 0, 1874.
A championship game OF lacrosse was played
here to-day between the Tuscarora Indians and
the Vicoria Club, OF London, Ont, and resulted
in favor OF the Indians they winning three out OF
the i've innings. The play was Witnessed by
large number OF spectators.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
SPAIN.
CarIist Insult to Austria and North Germany
Republican Army Commands.
MADRID, Sent. &. 1874

tIr MADRID, Sept. 8, 1874.
Tho Cariists recently fred q train of cars, be-.
lieving that the Austrian and German Ambassa-
dors we're passengers.
The driver and stOker of the train were killed
REPUBLICAN COMMANDS IN THE FIELD.
General Laserna has been appointed Com
mander-in-chef OF the Army OF the North and
Generals Iona and Ceballos commanders of di-
visions.
A Carltst Defeat After Severe Fighting.
MADRID, Sept. Q, 1874.
After ten hours' hard lighting the republicans
have beaten the Carlists at Nora near Te ruei.
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
THE RED RIVER Fight.
Official Report of Brevet Major
General Miles.
A CHASE OF ITO MILES.
Supplies from General Pope for Further 0pe-
rationS Against the Indians.
CHICAGO, Sept. Q, 1874.

CHICAGO, Sept. o. 1874.
Lieutenant General Sheridan received the fol-
lowing despatch late last night from Fort Leaven-
WORTH
The following despatch from Colonel Miles was
received
HEADQUARTERS INDIAN TETTrTORY \
EXPEDITION, CAMP ON RED RIVER TexaH,{
August 81, Via FORT DODGE. Sept. 8, 1874. }
To GENERAL POPE, commanding Department of
Missouri
This command has followed the confederated and
hostile Indians for seven days. from Sweetwater to
Hthe neadwaters of the south branch OF the Red
River, making rapid marches and gaining steadily
upon them until yesterday, when they turned and
made an attack, which was repulsed. They re-
treated to strong position. displaying
a force of about 500 warriors. The troops
had made extraordinary efforts. and endured
every privation in their energetic and rapid pur-
suit. In two days they marched sixty five miles.
They came up to the attack in splendid spirits and
without halt went into the nght. The cavalry,
artillery and infantry were all in, and the Indians
who appeared very brave at first, broke and ran
IN every direction. Whenever they made stand
they were charged and routed. For ITO miles,
from the Sweetwater to the Staked Plains, their
line Of retreat Is strewn with abandoned property
anu broken down animals. They burned their viii
lagos during the fight. We have traed small par
ties out on the Llano Estacado, and may follow
chem across, the trail running west.
AS we are 1913 miles from our base Of supplies
would request that additional transportation be
sent to Camp Supply to keep US supplied. We will
be out on the 18th, when l expect our trains to
return.
The command is in excellent spirits and good
condition. This Is a terrible country for campaign
ing; series OF rugged bluffs. arid plains, deep
canyons and almost destitute OF water. 1 have
written you fully, NELSON A. MILES.
Brevet Major General United States Army.
Supplies Tor him are now on the way from Camp
Supply to the Antelope Hills and will be there in
time for him. JOHN POPE, MAJOR General
The New York herald., 1874-09-10
CUBA.
Distinguished Insurgents Held for Court Mar
ial-A Holiday
HAVANA, Sept. Q, 1874

HAVANA, Sept. Q, 1874.
Calixt0 Garcia, the rebel CHIEF, was not killed at
Yarayab0, as previously reported, but taken pris-
oner, with three officers OF his stan. All have
been brought to Manzanilo, where they Will be
tried by court martial
Yesterday was observed here as holiday.