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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
ASIATIC CHOLERA IN BROOKLYN.
A QUANTITY OF DAMAGED FIRE-CRACKERs THE CAUSE
NO OCCASION FOR ALARM-PRoBABLE RECo'-
cry OF THE PATIENT.

A QUANTITY OF DAMAGED FIRE-CRACKERs THE CAUSE
NO OCCASION FOR ALARM-PRoBABLE RECoV-
cry OF THE PATIENT
Mrs. Mary Ann Harmon, age 63, who occu-
pies the front the first floor OF No 100 orange
ST., Brooklyn, was taken suddenly and violently III
about midnight Wednesday. She was taken WIN
cramps in the stomach and had the appearance OF one
suffering from severe attack Of cholera morbus her
pain increased, and DR.. John @. johnson OF NO. 81
Henryst was called in attend her. lie prescribed
the usual remedies for Of cholera moronS
but they failed produce the desired effect ana inc
woman gradually grew worse, and gave unmlstahaoio
signs OF cholera. She had rce-water discharges was
taken with severe cramps in the limbs ana puisaon
became indistinct Dr. Jewett OF No. lOl cks-st was
called In and recognized the case as one Vi Asiao
cholera The two physicians treated the woman LOT
that disease She continued very low during the night
but early I'm the morning began to grow tribe DETER
The ply scians had noticed very foul odor III tue ROOM
when they entered IT, and an examination OF the acJ'h
ing apartment revealed the cause. number OF OoAes
filed with Bre-crackers, which had become saturated
with bigewater in their passage from China were piled
I'D I'm the back The coverings or the cackersko"n
as "Chnese chop were being prepared 10 be taken 10
a paper warehouse in New-York. The physicians VINO
attended the woman stated that the poisonous gases
arising from the decayng vegetable hber In the payer
and the putrescent odors from the bilge-water hau
Occasloned the disease, which was sporadic cholera
They did not regard the case as one 10 DC ltdIcu
1t was not occasioned by state OF the atmosphere
which carried the disease far and wde but simply one
caused by a foul condition OF local surroundings. DE-
johnson informed the Health authorities OF the case
Yesterday afternoon. and officer was Immediately
sent to the place lie removed the decayng material
and fumgated the apartments. Under the influence OF
simulants which were administered yesterday aiter-
noon and evening" the woman rallied and at late hour
last night was doing comparatively WELL The physicians
entertained hopes of her recovery DR.. Johnson said
last night that he believed the had cholera but
that no fears OF its spread need be entertained by the
community An officer OF the Health Department was
left in charge OF the premises last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
A HORRIBLE WIFE MURDER.

CHICAGO, July ga later dispatch from
Fond du Lac Wis., gives further particulars OF the muir
der OF Mrs Lotus by her husband at Gravesyle Calu
met County, yesterday afternoon Lotus cropt into
the house aud doalt his wife blow with hammer
while she was standing over wash-tub. doing the
weeks washing she fell, and he then crushed her skull
with an Az aud dragged tho body under the house To
make certain OF his work he returned for the AK ana
nearly severed the head from the trunk The BODY was
soon afterward found by the womans slx-year old
daughter LOTUS was arrested in n saloon: no was
quito drunk. confessed tho deed In an interview
with the editor OF The Fond du Lac Commonwealth lie
said he had deliberately planned TO Kill her The fol
lowing Is part of the interview:
EditOr-What was the trouble between you and Mrs.
Dotu5i ,,
Prisoner-wel, we have had good deal OF trouble,
and made up my mind that i could not stand her
ac ,ious any l0nger ] was very bad of that day.
Editor-So you knew what yOu were about when you
killed herf 49,. So, -,
Prisouer-Yes Sir; meant TO kill her, and did kill
her, and il is over with now.
EiiioT-Dld she know you were In the room wlen you
went in TO hit her with the hammerf
PFlsoneT-No she did not careful not 10 let her
know it, for she would have got away.
EtitOr-Why did you drag the body under the house
after you bad killed your wife 1900
PrisOneT-I did IL because when the children came
home they would be scared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
THE OREGON ELECTION.

THE VOTES FOR GOVERNOR AND MEMBER OF con-
GREss-LARGE INCREASE IN THE VOTE FOR
GovERNoR-GOy. GROVER REFLECTED BY A
PLURALITY OF $50 YoTEs-GEo. A. LA DoWs
PLURALITY FOR CONGRESS, SO5
The first complete returns from the election
held in Oregon June have only recently been pub
shed in the newspapers OF that State The official vote
will not DO published until the Legislature meets, but
the returns given below nearly accurate. espe
caly the vote for Governor. The total for Governor
this year larger than at any other general election
since 1870 In the latter year the total vote for Gov
ernor was 2s2; in 1877? for President 1t was 1889
this year il is 222 The increase over 1870 is 26Ol and
1872 6s7s In 1870 Lafayette F. Grover Dem) was
elected by majority OF 631 over Joel Palmer RepD; IN
1872 President Grant received majority Of 1853 This
year Gov Grover is reelected by plurality OF $50 over
J. c. rolmaa rep. and tempt; his plurality over
Thomas F. Campbell Qnd.l is 32l2 The combined votes
for Tolman and Campbell exceeds that for Gov Grover
by 1913 The vote detail for the past three elections
is &c follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
STOCK EXCHANGE INTERESTS.

The stock market is still dropping, exciting
the worst apprehensions the part Of the bulls and
feeling Of elstion among the bears" The ANNOUNCE
ment that there would probably be extension OF now
teegraphic interests affected unfavorably the Western
Union Telegraph stock. The Western railroads we're
reported TO be yielding TO the pressure OF
the new railroad laws, and the action OF
the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad
was cited as an instance. The closing prices
as compared with the opening rates showed o decline
Of 81 per cent In Northwest 80 in st. Paul. 81 In West
ern UnioD per cent in Wabash, per cent 10 Rock
leland and to II per cent In the remainder OF the list
Erie circles agitated by stories Of alleged con-
1ct between President Watson and the Eric managers
arising the purchase OF alleged worthless coal
lands for the account Of the Company Tho story not
corroborated by the Erie officials, and 1t 10 simply given
as part OF the gossip Of the street
A meeting Of the first mortgage bondholders OF the
Moutcair Railroad was held yesterday at No. III Lib
erty-st. Smith Ely presiding Abram S. Hewitt made
statement OF the condition OF the road The first mort
in course OF foreclosure The road would now
be In running order II for the efforts OF Mr..
Clark Of Watching, who had torn up the rails. Mr..
Clark however, had been enoined by the Chancellor
and the road would now be controlled by the
Mr.. Hewitt recommended IN assessment on the bonds
defray the expenses OF f0reclosng the first
and purchase the necessary right OF way, He was
Wiling ~ nnlsh the road To Greenwood II he could be
guaranteed against loss The bondholders then adopted
the following:
Rforei That Of be appointed 10 examine into the
af Of road and the .aAon Of ssre with power neso-
With te Ieond mortgage bon4holdes others respecting the
,,me 10 Of tie erpenses
t,por 10 the bondhods What tf Judgment interest Of
Vim B. Leonard Chas l.. Perkins, j. De Melville.
James Yearance, and Z. W. iasser appointed ms
the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
CRIMES AND cAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

An unknown man threw himself before Boz.
ton and Provieuoe Boston yesterday aud Instantly Killed
David Stiuson, who was shot by Charles Van
METER 10 TuesdAy died "Wednesday night 'Asssf
is IN custody
"A paymaster stationed at Matamoras has alb
,eon. " 81 Deputy Marsha GsVrd has gene TO b's
Santiago, In search Of him.
The damage 10 Lock No. q, in the Wellsnd
Csua been repaired sod navigation s rvsanea JeS"J avs"
noon. large eeet 10 In the canal
VIM Harris an old man, and Lizzie Martin,
youps romap RAILROAD East Hampton hAs,
Wednesday nisht and htsly lplured
IA man named Barney Churchill was seriously
and probably fatally Injured Allegheny City yesterday morning
tbs chimney the f Wagd sehoolhoase fshns him
Johnny Dobbs alias James c. Rice, New
York burglar sentenced State Prison Hartford Yesterday
three years breaking into the savings bank at Cons'he
49,. The tug Golden City, Capt. james Hamnet,
ran down Buffalo River all ooes Mednesd
Aigh o. the bhnd man his vile sne sos,
named JOshu Eogsoe shsbion were drowned
Seven boys while crossing fence immediately
ander the telegraph al Indianapolis YESTERDAY
snsrnosp yhpng and named JohnnJ SHAY VS.
killed oarght az severely ared bat VIII recover
jackson Harrison, who arrived 81 CleyeIsnd
from Ashland County Ohio, late Wednessy ev.ang vas
s.. 600 b evs sclei him after leaving the stree .s
Cleveland. Amer robbing hin, the bgh~ynae kAss
hin " q tree where be sn ioaDd in The morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON, Thu

WASHINGTON, Thursday, July o. loIs
Observation-Disclosures OF Chiefs OF Divisions OF Records
and Files and Mails and the appointments OF the Treas
urv Denartment will not be made until the return OF
secretary Brstow week There are about o. esrhs
IN he reduced from higher lower grades IN cohse-
uance M the reductons and the rolls are now beng
gevsed for the purpose OF making such reductions IN
grade.
The Acting Secretary OF the Treasury has approved
N, hond aod by the Commissioners OF the Freedmen's
Savings Bank to-day. The bondsmen are Jacob Tome
NJ MARYLAND b. II. Warner, James Wormley, ana M
+ Mnrtagh OF thus city, and Mr.. Whpper OF Philade-
nina The total amount OF the bond 10 tOOVO, ahu eacn
one OF the bondsmen Is liable for that sum.
kThe District Commissioners have finally arranged TOR
the payment Of the July interest the bonded DEBT OK
the District The money has been drawn and pald INTO
the hands Treasurer Spinner, VINO VIII pay '"o S"1
pons on presentation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
NAVAL ORDERS.

WARRINGTON, July 9.-Ensigns c. F. En-
efeA' H. { Sye, Chauucey Thomas, Perrin Busbee and
%'ushpmen YORK, NOel Hamilton, Hutchinson. W X.
n N0oney' ana Edwin 5. Reynolds, ordered 10 the
.O.O.1uV' T" '0rioiEi Commander William Whitehead
RON The Sayy-Yard at Philadelphia and
granted three months leave 0, ehsence ,h ne,nis.io
70 leave the United States; suryson r Ceho,ns q.
detached from the Congress On the ,epor,irS q, hs
hei end v ordered TO retorn home Psssed Issstan,
station and ordered 10 m detached from the torpedo
s95s Sseea H one Pint from he ssTaaa
hsep detsshsd tyVR We EsyA Asaph Han has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
WASHINGTON.
THE REDEMPTION OF NATIONAL BANK
NOTES.

THE REDEMPTION OF NATIONAL BANK
NOTES.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FURNISHED BY sUPERiN-
TENDRNT GRAVES REGARDING THE REGULATIONS.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THR TRTBUSE
WASHINGTON July 9-The Treasurer Of the United
States and redeeming agent under the new Currency
act ia beset with correspondence from assistant
treasurers and private parties all over the country
asking information concerning the redemption of
National bank notes as provided in Section Of
the act named. Mr.. Graves, Superintendent OF the
National Bank Redemption Agency in the Treasury
Department gives the following information in adj
dition to that communicated In Circular No. ii OK
regulations governing the redemption OF NatIonaA
bank notes:
Under that portion Of Section requiring every asso
citation keep deposit in the Treasury OF the unea
States in lawful money. sum equal to five per centum
OF It's circulation, for the redemption OF snch ercu"
tion any person is permitted TO send bank notes. as
sorted or unassored and OF National banks what
ever DO sent in packages by express under Govern
ment contract in sums OF multiple thereof, for
which returns will be made in new-egal tender notes
under the contract The expenses OF erpressage anh
for asserting the Will be charged to the banks oy
which the notes issued and not those by which de-
iyered in proportion the circulation redeemed Tho
notes redeemed will be assorted among the A0o Nd"
tional banks Of the United States in the following
manner:
Asserting tables with "a tls the size OF the notes.
will be provided The 1000 banks will DO divided into
so sections about 40 banks each, arranged aphaoe
calIy The notes will be twice sassorted-hsst among
the so sections and second the notes OF each section
will be assorted among the banks In the 40 sections
The notes fit for circulation, 10 is found constitute
very small fraction Of the total received thus far
about one-tenh. These notes. after assortment VIII
be returned to the banks which issued them. Ihose
unfit for circulation will be forwarded TO the Controller
Of the Currency who Will furnish new notes. the BANKS
being required to good the amount charged to the
five per cent fund for the redemption of their notes
The redemption of National bank notes IL now
as free as legal tenders, except that they must DO
sent in larger sums. The Superintendent states
that, under the per cent fund Of the new bil the
redemption agencies are in receipt OF have IN pro-
cess of collection about S9,Oo00OO to date Inc
larger portion comes in legal tenders and the bal
ance in drafts on New-York, Philadelphia, and Bos-
ton, payable in legal-tender notes. The daily TO-
ceIpts are about SjOO,OOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
A MAUrCAK RTRNED.

NORFOLK, Va, July 9.-The mail and ex-
press car attached TO the eastward bound Tram on 'ne
Atlantic Mississippi and Ohio Railroad was entirely de
d nv fire this afternoon about niue miles east OF
petersburg. The nail-car contained an unusually
heavy Northern and Southern mail, which, together
with the express after the adjoining apartment was
entirely consumed The route agents, C. L. Jones ana
n Jennings the only persons Ia the car at the time
were badly burned the face and arms They were
unable 10 rive an alarm owing 10 the burning OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
A NETWORK BURGLAR COMES TO GRIEF.

HARTFORD, July 9.-This morning James
McCabe broke into the ewelry store of w. NJ Beaman'
in Safest about O'Clock, and stole $500 worth OF
watches and chains the safe The safe had been
unlocked by clerk who had temporarily closed tho
store get breakfast McCabe was seen by clerk IN
neighDoring establishment, who soon reported the
facts to the police, and officers were dispatched to
various points. At o'clock McCabe was secured 10
East Hartford, and $3.50 lie the Connecticut
State Prison, term Of seven years lie is
NewYOrk burglar, and has been in the Albany Penl-
Tertiary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
ARMY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The following officers
Of the Ordnance Department have been ordered before
a Board OF Examination with a view to promotion,
under the reorganzing the staff Corps OF the Army
approved June %, 1874;
Leut-Col. F. ID. Cslender Majors G.. Benton and ].
McSutt; Capts. j. VI. Whttemore, A. r. BufiDgtOn, ID.
W. Fiagler. X. NJ Hill and A MOrdecai First Lieuts
q. W. Mckee, +. H. Phipps, g. ID. Ramsey jr, o. ID.
Michaelis. VIM Prince, C. E Dalton. John q. Butler Z.
Bryant and NJ f. Poland; Second Lieuts. A. L. Varney,
L. NJ. Wright, ]. Pltman c. Smaller. aud II. Netcalf.
Also Major J. McANster. First Lieut. John A. Kess, and
Second Lieuts. ]. L. Clifford, and ]. l. Grer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
TIE INDIAN RAIDS.
A GENERAL WAR IMMINENT.


A PANIC ALL ALONG TIE BoRDER-BUrcHERTEs by
THE ISDIANs-LARGE PARTIES OF KIowAs, CHEY-
ENNEs, AND ARAPAHoEs ON THE WAR PATH.
TOPEKA, Kan, July 9.-There can no longer be
any doubt that large body Of Indians are on the
war path, and menacing the lives and property OF
the people on the southern and southwestern bor-
ders OF Kansas. The raid was begun by the hlowas,
and now comprises war parties from that tribe,
from the Cheyennes and Arapahoes. Lone Wolf
aId Kicking Bird are the leaders, and the outbreak
is being made their part with unusual ferocity.
The Quaker Indian Agent Miles had to fly for his
life from the Cheyenne Agency. Three men were
killed and scaped near Mozers Rancho in the Indian
Territory, on Monday. and one Of them, Patrick
Henessy, formerly Sheriff of Christian County, ILL.,,
was tied to his wagon and burned alive. Two men,
herders, killed aud scaped within three miles
of Sargent Kan, and two others on Bate Creek, IN
Colorado, about IL miles from Grenada. party
of hunters were surrounded by the Indians on the
Cimarron, 10 miles from Coldwell. and have been
fighting for their lives since Sunday last. Eight
of them have been killed and there is little chance
of escape for the remainder.
panic prevails all along the border, and the set
tiers are leaving their homes and hurrying into the
towns and railroad stations strong party OF In
dams is reported at Butte Mound 30 miles from
Granada, and the people of Granada are expecting
and preparing for an attack on their town. Three
companies Of the 5h Infantry passed here yesterday
from Fort Leavenworth for the scene OF the dis
turbances. Adjutant-Gen. Morris has also gone to
the front to organize and arm the settlers. Gov
Osborne and Gen Pope are doing everything III their
power for the protection OF the people and the chas
tisement of the Indians
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
TIE CHICAGO CHESS CONGRESS.

CHICAGO, July 9.-The attendance at the
chess to-day large and the interest undated
Notwithstanding the absence of Mr.. KenDicot and the
temporary suspension Of Messrs Book aud Congdon's
game, owing to the iudisposition OF W. Book Capt
Mckenzie won two games from Mr.. Perrin Hosmer
won one from Judd, and Book won from Con gdon
Tomorrow Capt. Mckenzie and HoSmer Book and
Judd. and Kennicott and Elder are pared. The
stands at present. Games w0n-Capt. Mckenzie, 81;
Judd II; Elder II; Hesmer, 81 Kenncot, o; Perrin,
COngdOn, II; Book, 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
THE ASSEMBLY WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
IN SESSION AT SARATOGA.

SARATOGA, July 9.-The Assembly Ways and
Means Committee pursuant TO resolution Of the House
adopted the last session. met here today the Hon L.
bradford Prince presiding in the absence OF the Chair
man. Gen Bstcheller who was detained at home by
business The Committee proceeded TO consider the
present mode Of assessing personal property The Com
nttee is to consider and discuss the subject OF assess
uent and report the next Legislature making sueh
snggestons Tor legislation they may find necessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
TRAGIC TERMINATION OF A GAME OF BASE
BALL.

MEMPHIS, July 9.-During game of base ball
in the suburbs last evening, man who was in the
way OF Peter Meath the catcher ordered out Of the
way TO which he replied with oath, and drawing
pistol fred at Meath who 10 his coat and getting
pistol returned the fire. About half dozen shots were
fred in the melee that ensued the negro firing AT the
other members OF the club Finally he was shot IN the
bac K, aud then beaten terribly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
LATE Apv1cEs FROM FORT LARAMIE.

OMAHA, Neb., July 9.-Gens. Sheridan and
Ord returned from the West this afternoon. Tele-
graphic advices from Fort Laramie state that
reports received from Spotted Tails Agency
say that seventyhye lodges OF Ogallalas, under
Black Twin are moving toward that place. and that
the Uncapapas and MlnnecOngOus are moving across
the Yellowstone River. The Arrapahoes and Cheyennes
are camped in the head waters Of the Big Horn RIVER
near the Big Horn Mountains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
CURRENT TOPICS AT TIE CAPITAL.
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNCLAIMED LAND

WASHINGTON, Thursday, July Q. 1874.
Cops Western Lend Ora9 for July contains tne
following:
There are remaining in the General Land once unde
liyered more than 100000 patents for agricultural land
OF this number about 1900 from Illinois and nearly
as many from Indiana and Missouri. Among them arc
patents signed by Monroe and by and for every other
President up to Lncons time. The cause for this accu
mutation OF patents in the fact that many landowners
believe the duplicate receivers receipt Is suiclent e
dence OF title to their land. II ought not TO DC SO re-
garded Entries are being constantly Cancelled by the
General Land Office for intormaty and II the address
Of an interested applicant is not Known at the oeai
Office as too often is the he or the party TO wnon
he has sold his land will day be much astonsned
TO find another person holding Government patent 0f
his nropertY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
THE LOSS OF THE BRITISH ADMIRAL.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9.-Ihe Sydney Herald
Of June giving the particulars Of the loss Of the iron
clipper ship British Admiral the side Of Kings
Island says Of 50 persons board only nine
survived to tell the tale OF the awful disaster The
rapain and principal officers OF the ship were lost The
British Admiral is the eighteenth vessel wrecked
Kings Island IS4o and 500 persons have per
Ished on lis shores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
FINANCIAL TROUBLES IN CUBA.

HAVANA, July 9.-Since the exchange bro
lers have closed their Offices numbers Of sidewalk bro
lers have appeared Of the streets becoming an
obstruction 10 travel To-day thew were ordered away
by the police The press say that these street brokers
originated false rumors tending TO increase financial
clstrust aud causing gold TO 1ucuate. The banks In
discounng commercial paper. pay onethrd Of the pro-
ceeds i bonds OF the last O., 10000 issue.
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the North Platte one 90 Laramie, and one TO Feuer-
man-ibese two last probably intending 10 cross DC
tween the two posts; also one party reported as
Ing To 20 to Sweet Water. or course TINS ~ an
report and must he considered accordingly Inc alro
OF Ktnsea created considerable excitement among
Indians at the agency at the tne' Out IL HAS III '"'
sided. a A. no
Gen. Ruggles, Assistant Adutant- General OF tne De
partment OF the Platte IN forwarding the ulspatc"
me Department Commander has been notified TO OF lhe
movement Of these Indians aud steps nave Deeh taAeh
% them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
THE PHILADELPHIA COMMON COUNCIL.

PHILADELPHIA, July 9.-At a special meet
ing OF the Common Council, held to-day effort
made 10 pass the Walnust. Bridge Loan bill, but
signnlIy failed motion resume the consideration Of
the same being voted down-Yeas. Is; Nays, ~ The
South Eleventhst. Market question Was also voted
down Both OF these projects were Ring affairs highly
dista teful 10 the people
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

The Supreme Court at Austin, Texas, has
decided ,eainst the Internal oBsl Railroad
Quite a distinct shock of earthquake was felt
At Cairo ill., about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The body of an Indian woman was discovered
below feSpn Tower CAon oa On Tie '0ss
island shore, yesterday
The hail of Capt Peach of the Provincetown
schooner MARI eharsd VIII pan'aa'er IL hSs bis STEWART
Roger, hast been xel 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-10
LINCOLN TOWER IN SOUTH LONDON.

THE COINEk-SlONE LAID B1 MINISTER kCHENCh.
LONDON. Thursday, July 9. 1874.
Minister Schenck to-day laid the corner
stone of Lincoln Tower. which is 10 be erected in
of the emancipation Of the slaves in
the United states Speeches and friendly interchange
of sentiments in the presence of a large gathering
were the features Of the occasion. The structure Will
.tand IN prominent position in South London.