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The New York herald., 1874-09-25
LIBERAL REPUBLICAN GENERAL COM
MITTEE.

The general committee Of the liberal repub.
licans met last evening, at eight O'Clock, at she
headquarters, No. 453 Fourth avenue. pursuant to
the call OF the chairman, Mr.. Thomas E. Stewart,
and william H. Townley ana Weeks w. Culver,
secretaries.
The business especially considered was the call
ing of primaries and the division OF the Election
Districts as the election for delegates to the AS
sembly, Adermanic and Congressional districts
will soon take place.
Among the distinguished gentlemen present
were General Cochrane. Christopher Pullman,
Judge Richardson, Professor Glaubenskee and
Isaac Fl. Hunter, the colored orator from the
Eighth ward.
series OF resolutions was passed emphatically
condemning the "Tnird Term" principle, and an
effort to influence the adjourned Liberal Repub.
llcan Convention In their future action was
promptly voted down. An address condemnatory
OF the amendments OF the State constitution was
made by Mr. Jenny, OF the Sixteenth district, but
his resolutions were referred to q committee OF
three tof which ne is to be chalrman), who are TO
report upon the proper action in regard to the
amendments.
Alter conference Of q committee OF three In
regard to the places OF meeting OF the liberal re-
publican electors Tor she Assembly districts. Mr.:
Towniey, the secretary OF the committee, reported
that they had left blank spaces for the general
committee to fill up, as they were in doubt how TO
divide the Assembly districts, owing to the gerry
wandering at Albany, and the way the wards, dis.
tricts &C, had been confusedly cut up and
merged. Upon motion Of General Cochrane the
meeting adjourned
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
THE PR0WN-M0RRIs CONTEST.
A Boat Race for $4,000 in Gold Between
Morris and Brown, Of Halifax.

A Boat Race for 81, 900 in Gold Between
Morris and Brown, of Halifax.
ST. JOHN, N. B.. Sept. "a. 1874.
Not mucn interest has been taken in the present
match between Brown and Morris until within the
past few days, when the Halgonians and visitors
from the States began to arrive. Morris
reached here on the 18th, with Two
trainers. He has but one boat with
him, the Robert Liddell, which Renforth brought
to America his first ap pearance In this country.
lie was taken to his training quarters at River
side, nine miles from this city the following day
and ever since has been in active training.
practising every day. He has enjoyed good
health with the exception of the first
day at his quarters when he suffered
ron slight cold, which soon passed away. ms
Brown came by steamer from Halifax. He Is
quartered at Torryburn, one and halt miles this
side OF Riverside. He is provided with two boats,
the John COney In which he rOwed at Spring.
field, and the one lately received from Elliott.
Both were damaged on the day he took them
to Torrybnrn by drunken man stumbling over
them, but have been repaired and are ,e as good TO
was appointed final stakeholder, teIegraphed to
Frank Queen for the sum in his hands, but the
latter refused to hand u over unless an order
received. This, 1t was thought. would cause
postponement or the race but everything has
been
SATISFACTORILY SETTLED
by Mr.. Queen placing at the credit OF DR.. Walker,
III SOIne new 1Ork CITY oauh Tue dWOuut ue ueiu.
When the refusal first came an attempt was made
to raise the full s4 600 here, and to do this Morris
asked for the $500 promised him as ex-
penses by some St. John men, but he
did not get the money. The buoys have already
been placed. The starting point Will be at TORY
posite Rothcsay. All details were arranged to-
night, the remaining $1,000 put up, and the race
VIII come OF at seven O'Clock tomorrow should
the elements so favor.
THE BETTING
Little betting was done until last night when
about $S, 900 were pu. up at Ross's Billiard Hall
being two to one IN Browns favor.
CROWD OF SPECTATORS
The CITY Is lull of stranQerS.
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THE FERNANDO WOOD BLACKMA1LINe CASE.
Trial in the District Criminal Court
The Accused Found Guilty-DetaiIs OF
the Transaction.

Trial in the Dist rict Criminal Court
The Accused Found GuiIty-DetaiIs OF
the Ira ansactiOn.
WASHINGTON, Sept. "a, 1874.
In the Criminal Court to-day novel case-prob-
ably the rst OF the kind tried in this District-was
taken up. Samuel B. Murdoch young man, was
arraigned on Q charge OF having, on the 10th OF
June, sent threatening letter to the Hon. Fer
nandO Wood, for the purpose OF eXtOrttng mOuey
from him. Mr.. Wood testified at that time that
two colored boys, who came TO his house. brought
him the following letter -
SRI am satisfied to your gult Ihave one reason
for not shooting you. Will settle tor $50OO
the and keep her. The alternative will empty
chambers of Colts revolver into you first
opportunity. Answer Immediately in writing 10 mes
you do not comply with these terms I will publish
you III all the New York papers and write to your wife,
S. B. N.
The two co}ored boys testified that Murdoch en-
plOyed them to carry the letter, and other evil
sci Tor the prisoner moved to quash the indict-
ment, claiming 1t was not an indlctable offence.
The District Attorney said this point had been
decided in q Delaware case fifteen years ago. IL
had been decided that the sending Of a threaten
ing letter was nigh misdemeanOr. The Judge
Overruled the motion, and the jury, alter an alb
sence Of five minutes returned verdict OF guilty
coIusiOn with Murdoch visited MIR. WOODS resi-
dence prolessedly to procure mis- influence in OBJ
tanning her an office; but, as facts subsequently
showed she was concerned in an effort TO black
mail him by scheme charging criminal conduct
on his part. Mr.. Wood promptly resented the as
saut, and had the parties arrested Tor the pur-
pose OF making puolic example OF such charac-
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THE BLACK HILLS.

Recent Glowing Accounts Entirely Un-
reltable-Important Report of Colonel
Fred Grant-The President Dctermi m ed
to Keep Out Intruders.
WASHINGTON, Sept. "a, 1874.
Fuller and later reports received here show con-
clusively that the recent glowing accounts from
the Black Hills country are entirely unreliable,
and confirm the opinion OF Professor Winchell
that there are no valuable minerals in the coun-
try. Colonel Fred Grant who accompanied the
expedition under special Instructions TO report
upon its geological character, says that the rock
on which 1t is claimed gold was discovered is OF
the metamorphlc character. ia which no precious
minerals nave ever been found. Not over three
dollars worth was brought under his observation
during the entire expedition and 1t IS question
whether this was not imported into that section.
The timber Is spruce and yellow pine and Is vaue-
less for lumber. The area oil ullabie lands Is very
small, there not being enough Tor dozen good
sized farms
THE SIOUX COMMISSION
lately sent to negotiate with the Red Cloud and
Spotted Tail bands went, IN their eXpora tions TO
the base OF the Black HIS the south side, and
give substantially the same views as Colonel Grant
regarding the character OF the country and the alb
SenCe OF minerals.
The President is emphatic in his determination
to carry out the orders OIL General Sheridan pre-
vent all invasion o this country by intruders 50
long AS by law and treaty 1t is secured TO the In
uians.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
ENGLAND.
Riot and Bloodshed On Board an American
Ship-A Sailor Killed by the Captain.

LONDON, Sept. "a, 1874.
There has been serious trouble on The American
ship g. r. Hersey, from Cardir for MOntevideo
The vessel put to sea yesterday, but while she
yet In the Channel several sailors jumped over
board and swan ashore IN q bleeding and
exhausted condition. The accounts OF the affair
dlfrer, but 1t is known that the whole crew were
lighting and that one OF them was killed by the
Captain.
AL Of the crew belong to Cardin.
POLICE PURSUIT.
The authorities sent boat in pursuit Of the 8. F..
Hersey but it is feared that 1t VIII not succeed In
0vertaKtng her.
AN EMINENT ARCHITECT LECTURED IN COURT.
In the Central Criminal Court yesterday Mr..
Pugin, the architect was found guilty Of hbening
Mr.. Herbert. Judge Bramwell after long con-
ference with his colleagues, took sureties ior the
appearance OF the defendant for sentence when
required. Mr.. Pugin thanked the Judge, and
soiemnly declared he would never repeat the
offence. Judge Bramwell, after severely repri-
manding the defendant, ordered his discharge
under ban.
Mr.. Hcpworth Dixon on For America.
LONDON Sept. 25-5 30 A. M.
Mr.. Hepworth Dixon sailed Tor America yester.
day on the steamship Republic.
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Sotdiers' Home the inmates turned ou. II force.
cnu,a many M an armiess veteran sauted as best he
were enthuslastic in regard to the
y, IN. tslTi,u,ATIos, srYLs AND suRRoUNDTSGs
VI tue buildings on wards and Blackwel's islands
anu as the Wyoming entered the sound their
euiogles were frequent aud emphatic The Lord
Mayor oy the way, has travelled great deal
abroad ana visited nearly every city OF any promi.
nence IN the world. In the course Of a orlef con-
yersaton MS opinion OF New YORK, derived from
short stay, was asked, and he hesltatlngly an
sWered:-
FIRST IMPRESSION.
"Wbat struck me most was the fact that New
York, IL seemed TO me on going up Broadway
combined all the elegance and hghtness OF Paris
and Vienna with the massiveness and solidity Of
Manchester and London.n He farther remarked
that he was delighted with everything he had
seen. and, referring TO the reception accorded 70
his party, saa that although he expected warm
welcome, ne was totally unprepared for anything
like the friendly demonstrations which mad been
made In their behalf He expressed partleutar ad-
some or whose operations he witnessed lew
evenings since. Altogether the Lord Mayor seems
to be delighted with his visit to tue city.
The Wyoming proceeded little beyond Fort
Schuyler and then returned. None OF the instltu-
tions were visited, though preparations were
mates, however, were out in hundreds and made
the most welcoming gesticuatlons. Passing Black
well's Island some or those on board were not tor
getluI OF certain well known captive withiA it's
walls, and as the vessel steamed by Old memories
were recalled, the band vigorously striking up the
once popular and suggestive march OF ''Solid Men
TO the Front" At halfpast five O'Clock the Wyo-
ming reached tne Wharf at the ioot OF twenty
sixth street, East River, where the guests disem-
barked, the Lord Mayor and party returning in
carriages to the Windsor. The excursion was al
together exceedingly pleasant and afforded enjoy
ment to all who participated.
Compliment to q First Ward Alderman.
10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
VIII you confer favor on the community by
handing down to posterity the name OF tue tndi
vldua with the greasy plug hat on the Reception
Committee who received the Lord Mayor and lady
friends on the Tnirtyiourth street dock this morn
faces, and without removing the plug aforesalds
ONE WHO WAS EDITED.
SEPTEMBER "a, 1874.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS,

Collision on the Baltimore and Ohio
Road-A Mail Agent Burned to Death
Baggage Destroyed and Cars Broken.
BALTIMORE Md, Sept. "a 1874
The officers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company in this city give the following pa rtculars
OF the accident occurring on the Parkersburg
branch of their road last nighttime west bound
passenger train, leaving Baltimore at haf-past six
A. NJ, and the east bound passenger train, leaving
Parkersburg at six P. M collided at Smithton, the
regularly appointed meeting place, fifty eight miles
east OF Parkersburg. Both engines we're wrecked,
Sound train Pburned the re benS s
from the lamps to the mall mater. The flames
made such rapid progress that one OF the postal
clerks named Bradford, was
BURNED TO DEATH
before he could be extricated, and the bulk OF the
mail matter destroyed. The baggage car Of the
same train was also burned with the greater por-
tion OF It's contents. The platforms OF a number
Of None Of the e
injured, but one Of the train hands received
slight flesh wound.
and was preparing to go on the side track. when
the east bound train, which was behind time sud
denly came up and the collision took place.
The News At the Post ONCE Depart
mcnt-The Mails Destroyed.
WASHINGTON, Sept. "a, 1874.
telegram was received at the Post once De.
partment to-day stating that the mail on the train
bound west was burned between Grafton and Gin
cinnati last night and Mr., S. W. Bradford, head
postal railway clerk. with it, Mr. Bradford had
been III service for several years and was regarded
as an efficient officer.
THE NAILS DESTROYED
comprised the despatch from New York OF Tues
day, at 9O'clOck P. M. Philadelphia, Tuesday at
midnight; Baltimore, the early morning despatch
and Washington, yesterday, at O'Clock A. M.
Fall OF Train Through . Bridgc-En-
gineer, Fireman and Several Passen-
gers Killed-Nearly All the Passen-
gers Wounded.
SELMA, Ala, Sept. "a, 1874
At daybreak this morning southern bound
tram of six cars on the Selma, Rome and Dalton
Railroad went through bridge on the Waxahachie
Creek, falling distance OF sixty feet. The train
Is total wreck The engineer fireman and sew
era passengers were killed, and nearly all the pas
sengers are wounded, many OF them dangerously.
Among the killed is W. M. Boyd, an ex.Judge Of
the state Supreme Court of Alabama.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25


This Is the best average that has ever been made
the American eight having scored l,244 out OF
possible LAO while the highest score ever made
for the ElchO shield at Wimbledon was ,2O4. This
Is certainly very credttable to our amateur marks
men, as they have not only improved on their own
work but beaten the highest recorded practice.
The Irish average yesterday was better than their
performance when they
won THE ELCHo SHIELD.
On that occasion, with eight men. they made
l,19e points, being an average OF l49, while the
On account Of the formidable character OF the
American team the Irish decided on conhn-
ing the number competing to six, although
wsrs very having as.roas strong putting
eight Richmonds into the field In view, how
ever OF the fact that four OF the best shots OF the
Irish club were prevented by business engage
ments from coming to America Major Leech de.
cded not to risk the reputation OF his country
with any but the best shots As the Irish reserved
the right to name not less than six, there can be,
Of course no objection TO this course.
1t has, however, smut out some excellent shots
from the competition. When 1t became necessary
to decide on the sixth competitor II was impos-
siDle to decide between the claims OF Mr.. I. b.
tive Committee and members OF the team, held on
the ground, 1t was unanimously decided that the
claims OF Messrs. Yale and Collins 10 the
sixth place were SO equal that they could not
decide the matter, and requested the gentlemen to
settle the question between themselves. IS was
at last decided by the toss OF penny, which Mr..
Yale won, and so takes hts place IN the team. The
matter was arranged with much amicaDlity, ana
both gentlemen received the CONGRATULATIONS OF
their friends. The American team feel quite con-
hdent OF victory.
teams were photographed, and an artist Tor one
OF the weekly papers was busy with pencil ana
note book, taking down the distinguished visitors.
on saturday the international matcn VIII open
at Creedmoor at half-past ten A. M. Aadiiohsi
trains will leave Hunters Point NJ nine A. NJ anu
halpast twelve p. NJ
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w A s HIN CT O N.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2&. 1874.
Che President Going West.

The President Going West.
The President expects to leave here on Monday
October 8, for ST. Louis. He ls still residing witn
his brother lnlaw. Marshal sharpe, as the repairs
TO the White House are not finished.
The Duties ON Manufactures of Paper
CIassifcations Made by tho Depart
ment.
The following letter TO Appraiser Darling refers
to the duty Oh the manufactures OF paper
treasury DEPAKTxENr
wAsHIsoros, d G.. sept II, 1874
! peis a made by s "a
present construction Of the duty ON manufaetures Of
aesasd . sSanss essntay the classfcatiOn and
with ae sIsS'0es snsIs escepon S''1 perhaps ass
m nj Of ten per cenpm % some extent allowed
& de the eonsSraenon necessarily given 70 the terms q
printed per new cent ass n vaceS with In
nd nd TfGsfGn nSo6s E9 Prints printed Int
signs or plates; Wheeler Solorea uneolOTed all
yaierem, without reGactoa of Ten %' per cent
se%ped S9 Of n Urms aY sna for r
eI 10 Be- per cd gssst OF as
paper T M Per esat az h ess ten PEE
10 be cassed as o1 U paper and those
prats assniaied e prints PEatsd matter
such cisssi6cati Iberay, and impose the duty
hsS hse Ga
S1 design Pss'u
such change. Where several sheets OF paper
Ss s ss n drdna dG
king to any surface by adhesive substance
70 os Of the
Courtesiss to the New Postmaster Gem
eraI.
Ex-Postmaster General Horatio King to-day
gave lunch Ia honor Of Postmaster General
jewell which was attended by the President, tho
members OF the Cabinet now in the city and other
prominent persons.
Trial OF Ex-ORcials OF the District
The Forgery Of Firemen's Pay Certifi.
Gates.
The case OF Underwood and Hall, holding ofico
under the late District government, charged with
the forgery Of remen's pay certificates, Is pending
before the Criminal Court. A plea in abatemene
was raised by their counsel involving the question
as to whether the Grand Jury which found the in-
dotment was properly drawn or qualified Tho
Court, after argument, decided for the govern
ment This same Grand Jury found the iudict-
ments in The safe burglary case, and contrary
decision would have rendered their work abor-
tive.
The Prepayment OF Postage on News
papers and Periodicals.
The Postmaster General viii doubtless adopt the
recommendations Of the report made by the Third
Assistant, Barbour, and A. ID. Hazen, Chief OF tho
Stamp Division with regard to carrying out tno
law which goes into enect on the lst OF January
requiring prepayment OF postage on newspapers
and periodicals mailed from a known office OF pub.
)icaton addressed to regular subscribers ans
news agents. They believe the best plan Is 70
atnx stamps to memorandum OF mailing" tho
stamps to be cancelled by perforation, and thag
they range In value from two cents to 500.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept "a, 1874
Mr.. Eugene M. Wilson, OF Minneapolis, was nomi-
mated for Congress to-day by the democrats of the
Third Minnesota di strict
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. "a, 1874
The Peoples Convention OF the seventh district,
Missouri, to-day nominated James Ii. Lay Tor Con-
gress.
The republicans OF the Seventeenth district
Illinois, to-day nominated John X. Rinaker by ac-
clamation for Congress and the Independents OF
the Twelfth district, Missouri, Colonel d. s. Lips
comb.
LOUISVILLE. KY, Sept. "a, 1874.
The democrats Of the Third CongI essional 6is-
trict OF Kentucky renOminated Congressman
Milltxcn
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
JUDICIAL NOMINATION.

UTICA, N. Y, Sept. "a, 1874
NJ. II. Merwn, Of Jefferson county, was nomi.
mated Justice of The Supreme Court for the Filth
Judicial district at the adjourned session OF the
Convention. held here this morning. He was
nominated at the fftythir ballot, after which his
nomination was made unanimous.
A letter was read from Merwin stating that II
nominated and elected he would remove his resi-
GenCe to Utica.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
TURKEY.

VIENNA, Sept. "a, 1874.
The Ne,n Free Press says the Sultan intends to
appoint his eldest son to the chief command OF the
army, aud that this is a step preliminary to de-
clartng him heir to the throne, contrary to imme.
mortal precedent Tor the order OF succession.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
Fall OF . Train Through . BridEc-En-
gineer, Fireman and Several Passen.
gers Killed-Nearly All the Passen-
gers Wounded.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT JOLIET. ILL
The Losses and List Of Insurance.

CHICAGO Sept. "a 1874.
A nre at Joliet, H., this morning, entirely de-
stroyed Werner's block. with the stores
OF G. B. ShOuse, crockery, aud Henry Fam
ming, groceries Loss on buildings, 500, 900
Insurance, $4,000, as follows Hamburg, $1,000;
North British Mercantile, $4,000; Grard or
Philadelphia, 81, 900; National OF Hartford, Ph9-
nix OF Hartford, Brewers OF Milwaukee, Fire
and Marine of Detroit, $500 each National Fire
and Marine, $1,000; Great western, oil New Or.
leans, $4,000; Continental, OF New York, 1000.
Shouse loses $3000 insured In the Mneville, OF
New Jersey, and the Etna OF Brooklyn. ior $4,000
each. Fanning's loss Is $4,000; insured for $1,000
In the Allamapnla. OF Ptttsburg
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FIRE INSURANCE IN CHICAGO.
OF the Boa rd OF Underwriters-Precau
tiOns Against Fire.

OF the BOn rd OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES o u-
tiOns Against Fire.
CHICAGO, Ill.,, Sept "a, 1874.
The action of the Executive Committee OF the
National Board Of Underwriters IN threatening to
withdraw all companies belonging to that Board
from business in Chicago unless the city authorities
comply with certain demands OF the Board, some
Of which are entirely impracticable causes con.
siderable comment but very little excitement.
There appears to be great, though not universal
feeling among insurance men that many OF the
best Board companl es viii pay no attention to the
recommendation OF the Executive Committee, but
CONTINUE TO WRITE POLICIES
on good risks here as before. The business part
OF the city Is now, 1t Is believed, no more exposed
to IRE than that OF any other city. New water
mains are laid ana other precautionary measures
taken, and 1t Is believed that while the best Board
companies will continue to do business, other out
side companies, wholly reliable, Will come In, ana
that there VIII be no lack OF good insurance.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
THE NORTH POLE.

LONDON, Sept. "a, 1874.
The members of the Austrian Polar Expedition
declare that explorations in the direction OF the
North Pole are hopeless OF a satisfactory result,
and that the reports OF the existence of an open
Polar sea are untrue.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
The Raiders Overtaken and Severely
Punished-The Loss of the Troops.

pAN EHhEVOISOO otPI. u, 1871.
despatch from Arizona tonight says that the
renegade Apaches who murdered whitlaw's
herdcr and stole his stock were overtaken by
their pursuers near the head OF Cave Creek,
battle ensued, and fourteen hostile Apaches
were killed and several taken prisoners. The
troops lost one scout and one friendly Indian
killed. and two men wounded.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
THE INTERNATIONAL POSTAL CONGRESS-.

BERNE. Sept. "a, 1874
The Postal Congress has approved the plan for
an Internauonaik'ost ONCE.
Tne Congress has resolved to meet every three
years. and has selected Paris as the place for Its
next session, In 1877.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
GERMANY AND DENMARK.

LONDON, Sept. "a, 1874.
The report, which was originally published by
the Pal Nau Gazette, that Prince Bismarck had
made proposals Tor the Incorporation Of Denmark
with the German Empire is pronounced to be alb
eOlutely false
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
BANK ROBBERY.
PIrTIBURG, Pa, S

PIrrsBURa, Pa, Sept. ~ 1874.
The Bank Of Industry was robbed at noon to-day
by sneak thief, who went behind the counter
while the cashier was alone and engaged. The
amount taken is not known dednttely, but is sup
pQsed to be about 220Ol
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
ITALY AND SWITZERLAND

ROME, Sept "a, 1874
4 boundary dispute between Switzerland and
italy, which referred Co Hon. George P. Marsh,
the United States Minister at Rome, for arbitra-
ton, has been decided by him in favor Of Italy,
which thereby acquires 800 acres of territory.
The New York herald., 1874-09-25
AN INDIAN RAID.

Troops In Pursuit.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept "a, 1874.
despatch from Prescott, Arizona, dated yester-
.iay. says:-"A party Of renegade Apaches made
descent and drove or cattle at Whitlaws Ranch,
on the Salt River, killed the herder and got away
with the stock. Lieutenant Parkhurst, with
cavalry, sent detachment OF troops in pursuit
party or soldiers and Apache scouts are also out
from vende, under guide, on the uaii OF the
m8raUderS"