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The New York herald., 1874-07-02
OBITUARY.
Charles Henry Warren.

This venerable gentleman and much respected
citizen Of Maine, whose death was announced in
the telegraphic dispatches Of yesterday, was born
In Plymouth on the Goth OF September. 1908, and
was the grandson Of james Warren, the third
president OF the Provincial Congress. whose wife
was Mercy Otis, the sister Of James Otis, Of the
Revolution The deceased In boyhood days at
tended the common school IN his native town and
in 1917. Adopting the profession OF law he soon
acquired prominence. In 1882 he was appointed
District Attorney Tor the i've southern couuties OF
the state ana remained in once until 1889. He
was also Judge on the Common Pleas Bench until
1874, when he moved TO Boston, In which city now
In 1886 he was chosen President OF the Boston and
Providence Railroad Company, in which once ne
health induced him to resign. The year 1871 saw
him back again IN Plymouth, where ne resided
until death called him away from fne large circle
OF relatives and friends, by whom he was honored,
respected and loved.
The New York herald., 1874-07-02
Tered with by the great comet Of 1874. Tonight

then,
and flre towers Win be prodG1ous. The telescope
men from Long Island, Jersey, Staten Island ana
various other suburban retreats are cr0wdlng
into town. the glasses they use made out OF
ginger beer bottles are polished for tco occasion
ught to fifteen cents on comet nights Two looks
AZ the comet for twenty-five cents
BHRGH's DESIGN ON YBE COMET
Mr.. Bergh has plan for the capture of the
comet which illustrates at once his enterprise
and humanity. He intends to send Professor
to throw on the comets tan, and n Wise
only strikes ''tne eastern current,n farewell TO
our celestial visitor. She will come down by the
run and on being duly stuffed by Mr.. Bergh, will
be subsequently presented to the Geographical
Society.
LOCAL EFFECT OF THE PHENOMENON
What the effect OF this close approach of the
comet TO New YORK may cause ON the approaching
fall elections 1t Is impossible to tell. The supposi-
t0n Is 1t will make our local political cauldrOn boil
lager beer saloons and the evening papers Il will
make tenement houses interesting. the zoos of
these tall hives OF humanity will be sought by the
gay and fashionable and scientific and amid the
cool mapping OF clothes Lines laden with household
linen an observation OF the comet may be taken
with much comfort. How 1t may affect Wall street
Is not so much the question as how lt will AFFECT
the price OF opera glassesP Western Union Is most
apt to be stirred. comets and electricity are
closely connected and some day we may ind tele-
would be the most deplOrable thing that could
happen Us. Wild Cat bonds should revive under
the influence In the heavens.
Should the comet lose her balance and fall on her
head striking any where In the neghbOrnood Of
the City Hail. Mayor Havemeyer win certainly re-
sign and tne diherence between Comp trOller
Green and Commissioner Van Mort VIII be wider
than ever.
The New York herald., 1874-07-02

Mr.. John 8. Wright o descendant Of one Of the
earliest settlers of New England, and merchant
well known in the business world, especially in
Boston, where for more than half century he oc-
cupied high and honorable position, died at his
residence In Brookline, Mass, on Monday last.
Deceased was the son OF the late DR.. Eben Wright,
an eminent physician, and was born at Plainneld,
VT, on the soth of June, l7ss. He 1rst started in
with the late George Peabody, the renowned
BANKER. He went TO Boston In 1924, where ne was
engaged for several years In the management OF
one OF the city banks. In 1882 he commenced
business In the dry goods trade, having become u
member OF the frm OF Parks, Wright Co. This
firm continued q number OF years. throughout
his business career he was prompt and assiduons
in his dutes rarely absent from his once, and
was honorable In all his dealings success re-
wardcd his honorable exertions and hfs wish that
he might die In harness has been gratthed.
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AN IMPORTANT ARREST.

John Henry was arrested last evening. by Detec-
tives Lyon and King, Of the TenthAprecinct,
charged with being concerned in the robbery Of
Captain vanderbilt's house, on Staten Island The
ca pture was made while the omcers were walking
bundle and supposing he had seIne stolen prop
erty in IL, they took him. Events turned IN their
favor for az examination OF the bundle brought to
light a portion OF the property stolen from Mr..
Vanderbilt After the arrest Of Henry the ofncers
received Information that led TO discovery Of
still more OF the goods. taken at the same time, In
o house at No. 102 Canal street. Henry Will be ar
raigned at the Essex Market Police Court this
mo
The New York herald., 1874-07-02
FOUND DROWNED

An unknown man was found drowned last night
at the foot OF EiQhty-ninth street. East River.
The body is supposed 10 have been long time In
the water, as II was much decomposed. II was
removed 10 the Morgue.
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Musical and Dramatic Notes.

The New PARK Theatre reopened last night with
the entertainment of the Morton Brothers, the
well known English illusionsts.
The CAROLS have resumed their remarkably
clever sketch Of "Tne McFadden Family" to the
great delight of the Bowery boys
Mr.. George ". Hows. well known linerdteur
has entered the field Of dramatic authorship. His
first contribution Is romantic, emotional drama,
entitled "TwO Lives.n
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( sTABBINa AFFRAY.

Joseph Buwasa was stabbed In the back OF the
neck last night by Angelo Fernando during an
altercation at No. 45 Crosby street. where both
lived. The wound being slight, the man was nos
sent to the hospital.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
NiblO's Theatre.

'Ivanhoe, or Rebecca the Jewess," was put on
the boards at this theatre last night. The author
has not been very happy in his dramauzation OF
Sir Walter Scott's novel, and the interest Of the
piece is not sufficiently great to encnain the atten-
tion Of an audience even under the most favora-
BILE circumstances The play makes o large
demand for dramatic talent, and, unfortu-
nately, the supply st the disposal OF
the company scarcely equal TO the
occasion. MISS lone Burkes rendering Of the
csinn 1h.i Hnsnrves Snec,a was n.,o ~
filed u very untnankiul part with more than ordi.
nary success. The management deserves the
credit OF having produced Shts piece with care
The scenery, dresses and decorations are new, OF
renovated, and several very beautiful and spirited
tableaux have been prepared at the end Of the
acts. These, indeed, form the chief attractions 0
the performance, and are notable examples OF the
skill OF modern scenic artists In presenting real
istic sensational pictures on the stage.
The New York herald., 1874-07-02

QUEBEC, July /, 1874
Hon. r. q. L. Struve, United States Consul at
tnis port, whose term OF once had Just expired,
died last evening. Mr.. Strive had been promoted
10 the legation W LeGhorn. Ha6.
The New York herald., 1874-07-02

BOSTON, July j, IoFf
George B. Upton, q prominent Boston mer-
chant, dted of cancer In the stomach to-day, aged
about seventy years.
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Booths Theatre.

A performance was given at this house last night
for the benefit OF the ushers and attaches OF the
theatre during the past season. The evenings
entertainment was opened with the comedietta,
"a Morning Call" Mr.. W. X Pope as Sir Edward
Ardent and Miss Annie Weafer as Mrs. Chillington.
Mr.. Pope sustained the difficult part OF Sir Edward
with his usual ease and finish. This was followed
by "Romeo and Juliet" with Miss Lille Eldridge
as Juliet and Mr.. J. W. Norton as Romeo. MISS
Eldridge's performance OF the celebrated heroine
was surprise to her many friends In front
OF the curtain. From the young and timidly
modest debaAdnte they knew her @ year or
two ago she suddenly burst out into graceful,
polished actress. Her reading OF the part was
marked by many beauties, and showed q clear un-
derstandlng and appreciation OF the great master
In the balcony scene and the one following with
the old nurse, she was exceedingly natural and
poetic, throwing into the role tnat exquisite cnarm
youth alone can give. In the fourth act the lull
power OF the actress was brought out, and she
showed herself quite equal to the requirements of
the situation. The "Baby Elephant" by Bryant's
Minstrels. and "Barney BeerOn" wound up the
bill.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-05
&. NJ OrsTs, Secretary. jyl4

Republican Central Clubs of the Parish
of Orieans-The following are the names or the
this parish and their time of meeting as recognized
by the Parish Executive Committee:
First ward-J. C. Miller, president; George c.
EorcrOss, secretary meets at the corner OF Whlte
and Melpomene streets Monday night.
Second ward-C. F. Glaudin, PRESIDENT a. Freiot d
Baronne streets, Tuesday night.
Third ward--C. F. Ladd. president; J. r. Pullen,
secretary; meets at Clay Hall Saturday night: .s
On Derbigny street Monday night.
) Fifth ward-J Lanabere president; o; T. Fernan;
de- secretary meets a. the corner OF anu
sixth ward-B. F. Joubert, president; L. Lama
Mere secretary; meets at the corner OF Claiborne
Seventh ward-C J. Adolphe; president; NJ. A.
Perault, secretary meets at tie corner Of Dau-
phine and Union streets Monday might.
Eighth ward-F. Burns president; William j. En-
mis-, secretary meets On urquhart street "ednes-
day night r,.,;-
SECRETARY; meets at the corner Of Mazant and
Dauphine streets Thursday night.
Tenth ward-J. A. kayzer, president; r. DeFru-
vile secretary; meets First street, near Liber.
Eleventh ward-Edward williams, president; E.
J. Maang, secretary; meets at the corner OF Sixth
and st. Patrick streets Monday night.
Twelfth ward--A. Anderson, president; E. B.
Falls, secretary; meets at Jefferson Hall Friday
night.
loney, secretary; meets on Cadiz, between Chest
Fourteenth ward-Eli Johnston. president; II.
Powell, secretary; meets on Broadway street
Tuesday night
Fifteenth ward-A. Dumont, president; Charles
Hill, secretary; meets on valette street, near
Bouny, Monday night.
Sixteenth ward-J. T. Claiborne, president; H
Macray, secretary; meets at the corner OF Adams
and Anthony streets.
Seventeenth ward-T. B. Stamps, president; F.
Deivel. secretary; meets at the corner OF Camp
and Barth streets.
JAMES LEWIS, President.
S. NJ. QCETE, Secretary. jyl4
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-05
The White League.

If there is anything more clearly, fool
ishly and damnably preposterOus than what
is called the White League, we would like
to see it. This league has for its primal
objects the purpose of having this country
ruled altogether by white votes and the
revocation of the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments. 1t is a relic of the old rebel
lion, and includes such madcaps that are
incapable OF recognizing the strength of the
central government. 1t is said that revOlu-
tions never go backward, and history has
proved the proposition to be true. The
White League IS nothing more than hope
less barnacle that has been clinging to the
decayed hulk Of slavery. The hulk has
gone, the barnacle is detached, and is now
trying to fasten itself upon the sturdy tim
berst OF our present ship of state. The
White League seems to have absorbed all
the residue of the venom that caused the
war. 1t is relic of the war and OF South
ern chivalry. 1t would defy the constlUu'
ton, reject its amendments, and If power
full enough, inaugurate another civil war.
1t would deny the blacks the right to vote,
restore slavery and turn the world back
ward. How utterly futile the objects of
such league are must be apparent. But
the intentions of the league reach further
than this 1t proposes to drive all those
advocating the cause Of the negro or help
ing him in any way out OF the Southern
States.
In both Texas and Louisiana have oc-
CURED instances ofdiabolical outrages. Can
it be supposed that an enlightened nation
will consent to the existence of this order of
things! Set aside all doubts as to constitu-
tiOnal rights, is it not apparent that the
government must assert its authority as. to
securing as pure elections as may be!
How does the world regard such an or
ganization as the White League! 1t is not
supported by the best classes in the South.
1t has not been able to show a single cham
pion that can command attention from the
people. 1t is purely a disturbing element
which is tester in Southern society. AS
remnant of decaying vessel, the White
League has its existence, and as such will
die out as its supporter has died.-Mitraw-
kie Sentinel.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-05
Picayunism in Kentucky.
This is what the Louisville COnamercit

says of our contemporary:
The slight-foundation upon which sensa-
tiOnal stories can be built up in exciting
times is we'll illustrated in the recent expe-
rience of the New Orleans Picayune. New
just now over White Leagues and Black
Leagues. One morning the Ptcoyune an
nounced with staring head lines that
we'll known gentleman had seen at the
junk shop of negro named Rles some
boxes containing new muskets, and which
evidently, from the direction and other Cir
cumstances, had just come from the Custom
house for the political trade. This was, as
ore may suppose, a hair-ralsing story which
excited many unsOphisticated readers of the
Picayu,,e beyond measure. The next morn
ing, however, the Picayune. which is dis
posed to be as fair as it can, gave another
version of the story, by which it appeared
that the muskets were not new ones which
had Just come from the Customhouse, but
lot of nineteen year old muskets which
Ries had bought of one Louis Fix for one
dollar each, and they were not for the
political trade,' but for sale over the
counter of MIR. Refs to whosoever might
chose to buy; and finally, that Mr.. Refs was
not negro, but "a white man OF very good
address," Thus a first class sensation van
ished into thin air, and the White Leagues
lost just so much inspiration. 1t was cred
liable to the Picayatne to make such q prompt
correction, and 1t was only human nature
and the rules of newspaper makeup that
made the title lines Of the correction 30
quiet and obscure compared with those OF
the original story.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-05
BY TELE RAPH
WASHINGTON.
Attorney General Williams.

WASHINGTON, August 4.-Reports having
been circulated to the effect tnat Attorney
General Williams would tender his resigna-
tion because Congress refused to enact GER
tain laws recommended by him regarding
the reduction of expenses in the United
States marshals offices in some Southern
judicial districts, and for other causes, it
can be stated on the authority of the At
tOrney General himself, that nothing has
passed between him and the President
upon the subject.
True, the Attorney General did recon-
mend certain legislation last session which
would have reduced the expenses of many
judicial districts of the South, but as Con.
gress did not deem it expedient to enact
such a law, the Attorney General does not
hold it to be any cause for him to tender
his resignation.
Regarding his probable appointment to
the Russian mission he states that no word
passed between him and the President
about it, and that he has never given it a
thought, and SO far as he knows the Presi
dent has no idea Of using his name in that
connection.
Returned.
Secretary Belknap returned to Washing
ton this morning
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-05
WEDNESDAY,

would spring to arms to defend it were it
revived to-day. Do any doubt that. with
the independence Of the South achieved,
every negro within its borders would be
remanded as chattel to his late owner?
The prediction made by the Inter. Ocean
only few weeks ago, that the skirts of the
White League would soon be stained with
blood, has already found It's ful6llment in
brutal tragedy, enacted near Shreveport,
Louisiana. We printed yesterday the
proclamation of Governor Kellogg offering
$1,000 reward for the capture and conyic-
ton of the band of miscreants for any mem
ber of it, who perpetrated the foul and un-
provoked murder of Manuel Munos. Else
where in this issue we reprint from the New
Orleans REPUBLICAN letter from the wife
of the murdered man to Governor Kellogg,
giving the full details of the cowardly
crime The REPUBLICAN declares that in the
columns of the Shreveport Times ''the
crime was placed to the credit of the young
men of the neighbOrhoOd who belong to the
White League" and that therefore it (the
Tines fully justified their action"
Nav God spare all ''neighborhoods" from
the dire affliction of such young men,"
and may He also spare the country from
the disgrace and shame of another newspa-
murder and defend the mnrderers. The
White Leagues of the South are sowing the
wind only to reap the whirlwind. They
are planting horrors which must grow to a
harvest of retribution. If there are any
men at the South possessing sentiments of
humanity or instincts Of patriotism; if
there are any who have estates to protect;
if there are any who would shudder at the
| renewal of scenes of violence and crime,
let such face the storm that is now rising;
for unless the progress OF the mad crusade
is STAYED, property and life will be en-.
quilted in a maelstrom of ungovernable
nassion and hate.-Chica10 Inter- Ocean,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-05
Court Items.

In the Fourth District Court on Monday
Mr.. F. +. Barnes was sworn in as minute
clerk, vice Oscar Arroyo, Esq. This change
in the officers of this court will take attor-
neys and reporters by surprise. The quail
fications of Mr.. Barnes are no doubt sutfi-
cient to warrant his receiving the appoint
ment, but no clerk in any of the courts was
superior to Mr. Arroyo in knowledge OF his
duties, the result of twenty years expe-
rience, constant and faithful attendance at
his desk, willingness to supply information
or give assistance, and equal and unvary-
ing courtesy to all who had business in the
office. The reporter of the REPUBLICAN,
in common with all others who have come
in contact with Mr.. Arroyo, is greatly in
his debt for favors, and trusts that he will
soon occupy position where his services
will be better appreciated.
The Picayuuc man who "does" the First
District Court sees proper to have bad
word to say about the drawing of juries
under the new law. He says an immense
majority" out of thirty-six were incompe-
tent The words are much larger than the
figures, but several times under the old sys-
| tenn $50 names were drawn and no jury.
In the late drawing eight were not citizens
of the United States and were compelled to
make oath of the fact. This is one of the
best effects of the new law. Since it went
into operation scores of men who have been
ward politicians for years, in order to avoid
duty which any good citizen is willing to
perform, have confessed they were not citi.
zens. This necessitates naturalization pa
pers or no VOTE
Fault is found that citizens were selected
who were over age. The sources from which
names are to be obtained do net give ages,
and it would be difficult for any man to
tell the age of twenty of his friends. Let
him select 1000 names and see how the list
will come out. The commissioners are
simply to select citizens. They are not to
be supposed to know the $4,000 liable to
jury duty personally, or to know whether
they are deaf, over age or exempt firemen.
They are to try and obtain the best mate
rial and have done wonderfully well. If
the possession of property is an indication
OF superiority, as is the general idea OF this
region, the tax list is the best source to OBJ
tain names from-especially the delinquent
tax list, for it is the ''oldest and best" who
are on it.
The remarks of Judge Abel, if the Plea
y,uae ian reported him correctly, are very
inconsistent. He is severe on the incom-
petent style juries are selected" and yet he
has been praising every jury he has had
since April Is. He complains there are no
negroes on the jury out of the thirty six.
If so, it is because he has excused them,
and it is a strange complaint from him.
But if it be q fact that there were none
among the thirty-six, it is the accident of
drawing. The wheel contained originally
equal white and colored, and new names
have been deposited in the same proportion.
This sentence is incomprehensible:
This does not show, the judge argued,
proper patriotism on the part Of our oolored
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-05
Supplies for the Destitute.

At the last meeting of the general relief
committee the following report was sub
mitted:
NEW ORLEANS, August 3, 1874.
Hon. L. A. Witt Chairman and Treasurer
DEAR SIR-Your purchasing committee
wouldtespectfully report as follows
There have been no contributions since
last report.
Our total purchases to date have been:
1879 barrels of pork, l32, All pounds of meal,
1854 barrels of crackers, 1861 sacks cotton
seed, 1920 barrels of meal, 407 sacks of salt,
SO barrels of beans, S84S sacks of corn, 1857
barrels of -four, 1916 sacks cow peas, 2l6
cases of drugs, 624 packages garden seed,
1864 pounds of Paris green, and sundries.
We have also received from the United
States government 86i barrels pork, Ia, 429
barrels meal, 1864 barrels crackers, 1858
barrels beans, 1,36O,9S9 pounds meat, %, 900
foraging caps, 25,eO0 blouses, $4,000 pairs
shoes, and 1000 blankets; making our total
receipts from all sources to date, as follows:
2345 barrels pork, ,623, ,S72 pounds meat, 39S9
barrels crackers, 146l sacks cotton seed, 1908
sacks corn, 1880 barrels beans, 412 sacks
salt, 24,246 barrels meal, 730 packages gar
den seed, 2691 barrels flour, ll66 sacks COW
peas, 2lS cases drugs, 1864 pounds OF Paris
green, and sundries. A~R
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THE TURF.
The Races MT SarntoRa.

SARATOGA, August 4.-Fitth day, first
FIRST Race-Purse $500; selling race for
all ages; horses entered to be sold for $4,000,
to carry their appropriate weights; for
$500, allowed seven pounds; for $1,000
twelve pounds; for $500 seventeen pounds;
the winner to be sold at auction; one mile
and q quarter.
Twelve horses started After one false
start q good send off was effected, BelmOnt's
ch. G. King Amadeus in the lead, which he
kept until coming up the home stretch,
when Cameron's colt BotheratiOn came to
the 'front.' winning by half a length. Time,
Oil, Katie second and Amadeus third. The
winner sold for $500, and was bought for
the owner.
Second Race-The Sequel stakes, for
three-year olds; $50 entrance, p. p, with
500 added; the winner of any three-year
old stake seven pounds extra; the second
horse to save his stake; two miles; twenty
one nominations; seven started, viz: Pur-
yeers b. G. Grinstead, McDaniels ch. f.
Madge, McDanieps Red Dick filly, Gaff
ney's b. c. Culpepper, Littell's br. G. Re-
form, Lewis g. Co.'s b. f. Vandalite, Bel
mont's b. f. Countess. Won by Vandalite
in 3:40&; Grinstead second and Reform
third.
Third Race-Purse $1,000, of which $lOO,
with the entrance money, to the second
horse: three miles. Pools sold freely at
about ten to four on Springbok against the
field. FellOwcraft took the lead at the
mile, when SpringbOk went to the front
and continued in the lead, winning by a
length, Preakness second, Fellowcraft
| third. Time-5:42h.
The track was in excellent condition and
| the attendance good.