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Billiard Tournament.

New YORK, November lO-SloSson,
300; Daniels, l69; the winners average
2O-35. Slossan made runs Of 80, ., 80
and 70.
Joseph Dion, 300; Ubassy, l2@i win
nerS average IL 22I.
DAILY, 300; Garuier, l75; winners aver
age, II 3-27.
Ubassy, 800; Cyrille Dion, $50. Win
ners average, 1857.
Rudolph, 300; Vigvaux, 259. Winner >
average, ~.
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Debts Ofthe Late Government Of the
District OF Columbia.

WAsHISGToN, November l6.-The
commissioners ofthc District of Columbia
to-day returned the last installment of
the United States loan. They have also
paid large sums to laborers and others in
discharge Of debts contracted by the late
District government, the increased rates
of taxation giving them ample funds.
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liza special dispatch to the Baltimore
sg.of Yesterday, it is stated that since
,r, election. numerous letters have been
rived ut Washington, complaining
.n.:pa a,;ma>l~r> and other federal officials
aaa been giving aid and comfort to the
-arroy by voting the Democratic ticket,
,ri il ha, been determined that in all
.a,,, where the charges can be substan-
.trl, the offender will be dismissed.
louisiana merchants We're arrested for
similar conduct. If they are guilty, this
j, c.early violation Of the enforcement
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The Absconding Priest.

PHILADELPHIA, November lO.-Father
G"rd"man. who cloped last week. is
reported To- have sailed from New York
on "Wednesday last. A,committ"e was APP
pointed hy the congregation Of st. Bon
iiciu, church, of which he WAS pastor,
10 receive and ptss upon claims against
the Church. The drfalcation i SAID o.
amount to 1850. Of which S2j.0OO were
in dcppsit,, and $4,000 in accommoda-
tiun notes.
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at'heeliua Register.

~C-Id closed in New York yesterday
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Resumed Work.

NORWICH. CoNN.. November l0-The
mammoth cotton mills "! Spragues at
Baltic ten miles north of this city, has
resumed work after three weeks suspen-
sion, caused by the strihr OF the mule
,pinncrs. a few Of the strikers have re-
turned, and fresh >pinnr:. will be en-
plnyrd if the rest do not yield. The
Spragues run Oh full lltimc, not having en-
tered the two-third time league.
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Minister Recalled.

Mr.. Lobo. Portuguese minister, to-day
presented to the President his letter of
recall. lie expressed regret at leaving
the country. 81
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Action Of Lunbcrnen.

WILLIAMSP0RT. November lO.-The
Lumbcrman'S Exchange today appoint
ed a committee to confer with a similar
committee from other organizati Jns in
the State for taking active measures /"
stop the undue discrimination in frcights
charged by railroad companies.
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Medals Presented.

SPRISGFIELD, November l0-A large
public meeting Wa held at Florence this
evening. at which gold medals, Appropri-
ateIy inscribed, were presented by the
citizens Of Mil River valley TO George
Cheney. Collins Graves, Jerome HiIlman
and Myrsn DAY, the heroes Of the Will
liamsburg reservoir disaster, six months
spu
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Surrender oJ Indians.

WA>HISGToN. November lO.-Tbe
following dIs patch was received here To-
dsy:
ST. LOUIS November a.
IT, the .AGjytan' GcHcraL, Washington:
\ dispatch received from General
Pope, through General Sheridan, an
nOunces thst Big Horn, 4 Cheyenne
chief, with twenty warriors, forty-eight
women. tveniy-nine children and over
two hundred horses. surrendered uncon-
ditioually 10 Col. Hall, a; the Cheyenne
agency. on Nobember 4th. The warriors
are held in confinement.
[Signedl VIZ. ID. WHIPPLL,
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ST. PAUL. November l0.-Nery nearly
complete returns Of the lxte election in
this State show the Republican, State
ticket elected by over 5000 majority.
Dunnell, Republican, for Congress in the
first district, is elected by S,4ol maioriiy
W. 5. King. Republican, for Congress in
the third district, has 2,$ll majority with
a few precincts to hear from; in the
second district the result Is still uncer-
tain; the straight Republican candidate
for Congress has so far ~ majority and
is probably elected, but ii is possible that
subsequent returns may defeat him and
elect Y. II. John Cox The legislature
is Republican BY q majority on joint
ballot bat in the count are included
several Independent Republicans and
anti,monopolists whose votes are uneer-
tain '-".
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HOnOrably Discharged.

MOBILE, November l0-Commission-
er Gillette rendered his decision to-day
in the Wctmore case, saying: "There i:
no evidence against the prisoners and
they are therefore honorably discharg'
nI -
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The Safe Burglary Case.

WAsHINGToN, November 10.-At the
opening of the safe burglary trial to-day
the Judge discharged General Panel of
the jury from further attendance at
court, saying the present case would Oc
cupy nearly all the time between this and
the beginning of the next term, the first
Monday in December.
The testimony for the defense was
then taken up.
The New York herald., 1874-11-14

the Hook the Harlem slowed 80 as to allow the
S g.
OF the Harlem; ne heard whistle until the col
lision had already occurred; the Glen then whis-
was unable 70 give an opinion as 10 whether the
Harlem could have prevented the collision by
keeping more toward the middle Of the East
River.
NOTICED NO COLLISION.
llslon and felt 10 shock: he heard no whistle or
signal from either boat; saw nothing TO
prevent the Harlem rom gong farther into
was repetition OF the statements gwen above
In fact, the examination was very. tedious,
going constantly over the same unimportant
points, and the same questions were asked over
and over again by the representatives OF the two
make their respective pilots appear perfectly
Dlameless.
IMPORTANT TESTIMONY.
james Barry, also passenger watched the
boats at the start: they started about the same
time; perhaps the Harlem was the drst; after a
short distance the boats came up closely to
one another; when ne first noticed them the
Glen was perhaps, half length Denind the Har-
len; wnen the bow OF the Glen was at the wheel
OF the Harlem the Glen's pll0t blew his whistle
twice; the Harem's pilot whistled thrice In re-
sponse; three of the deck hands on the Glen let
down ner tenders upon which she sheered east.
ward coming closer to the Harlem; they re-
msined in this close juxtapostlon or some
distance until the Harlem started, IN order to let
the Glen proceed on her way to Grand street; the
Hatem led all the way; there was nothing TO
prevent the Harlem from keeping more IN tue
middle OF The stream, continued the witness. and
thus avoiding the collision; the Glen was very
near the New York shore and could easily have
proceeded without codng with the Harlem; at
no time from the start until they separated was
the Glen prevented from proceeding safely on her
course between the Harlem and the DOCK the
Glen sncered over toward the Harlem: the Har-
lem could not nave slowed her engines without
exposing herself 10 the danger OF being struck ny
the Glen.
TURNING THE TABLES.
Mr.. White President OF the Morrsania Steam
ship Company, remarked at the close that the
tables had now been turned and that the pilot OF
the Sylvan Glen appeared 10 have been the cul-
pable party; but Inspector Mathews cut him short
by declaring that the inspectors required no sum-
ming up in this case. The investigatlon was then
adjourned until Monday morning, at hali-past ten
The New York herald., 1874-11-14
BROOKLYN.

Policeman Liske, OF the Atlantic Dock force, shot
himself in the ankle yesterday while engaged in
cleaning has revolver.
Ann Williams. OF No. 1879 Fulton street, mar
ried woman. thirty years old, died from bursting .
blood vessel In the leg.
/ The suit or Judge McCue for libel against the
New York Tribune Association, which was 10 have
been tried in the Supreme Court, was Withdrawn
yesterday, the case being compromised.
Coroner Jones held an inquest yesterday over
the body OF the stableman Jeremiah sullivan, forty
years OF age, who was killed on Thursday by
runaway horse. opposite the Court House. Ver-
dict, accidental death.
supervisor Ropes, at meeting OF the Board OF
super visors, moved to authorize the Law Com
mittee in conjunction with the Supervisor at
large to employ counsel to commence an action
against the Commissioners Of Charities for $94 OOO
the amount expended In excess OF the appropria.
tion In the year 1874
The New York herald., 1874-11-14

Is probable that Jonn H. wiisop win t. - elscted
as Chief Engineer and Louis II. Peck - rirst AS
slstant; but there will De strong CONTEST for the
dates are named-Ahram F. Lowerre (present n-
cumbent), Michael Cunningham and Charles Daily.
The annual report CT the superintendent OF the
Poor OF Suffok county to the Board OF Supervisors
shows the receipts from all sources during the
past year. including the board OF State paupers,
to have been $1s 500 8s, and the expenses TO have
fully equaed that amount Tie whole number OF
days OF pauper residence was 39,54S divided
among the several towns as follows Hunting
ton 4,22l; Babylon. 1897; lslip, 2,s44; smith
town. 1926; Brookhayen, 6,562; Riverhead, 3,e75;
Soutnold, 1925; Shelter Island, II; southampton,
6653; Easthampton. 1,4l3, and Tor the county,
5,529. The whole expense Tor food and clothing as
chargcable to the several towns was xS,t4l 6s,
from which Is to be deducted Che amount received
Tor the board OF State paupers 81 DOL &c. The whole
numOcr OF pauperS received during the year was
462, OF whom 208 were State paupers or the
whole number 339 were discharged, absconded or
died. leaving 1913 At the date OF the report. Ol the
State paupers 1S4 were discharged out OF the state,
8 were furnished situations in the county, and
died, leaving ten now In the elInstitution During
the year all the chronic insane paupers belonging
to the county were removed rom the various State
asylums and placed In the County Almsh0use, and
the result has been great saving OF expense. or
the entire number at present In the institution 90
are insane.
The New York herald., 1874-11-14
LONG ISLAND.

An evening free school has been opened at
Laurel Hill, with Mr.. William O'Gorman as Prin-
cipal.
There will be an election next month In flush
ing for three trustees In place OF Messrs. Cavery,
Roemer and Dennett, whose terms OF ofIce will
then expire.
The lsborcrs at the government works at willett's
Point have nearly all been discharged, 1t being
necessary TO suspend work In consequence OF the
exhaustion OF the appropriation. About hundred
men are thus thrown out oi employment.
committee OF twelve OF the citizens OF Sag
Harbor and the Hamptons has been appointed to
consider the matter OF the proposed organization
Of Park ana FAIR Ground Association. They will
zatlon and the proper location.
Fires nave been lighted under the boilers OF the
Flushing Water Works, and the machinery Is
found 10 work smoothly. The pumps for forcing
water through the main distribution pipe will be
started IN. day or two. Hydrants have already
teen erected In the streets OF the village.
Mrs. j. M. Post was stting at window OF her
residence day or two ago. when suddenly a pane
OF giass was broken near Ter head. From It's an.
pearance and the fact that she found several shot
In tue room, II was concluded that some careless
gunner bad nreo charge In that direction. IL
was very narrow escape.
The annual election OF oficers OF the Flushing
Fre DenarEnanf will take place next month. II
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STEAMBOAT RACING.
The Collision Between the Harlem and
Sylvan Glen-The One ial Investiga-
tfon Yesterday.

The Collision Between the Harlem ana
Sylvan Glen-The one ial Inyestixa.
tfon Yesterday.
The United states steamship inspectors for this
city, Messrs. Jeremiah SimoDson and John K
Mathews, continued yesterday their Investigation
into the alleged collision between the steamboats,
Harlem and sylvan Glen, plying between Peck slip
and Harlem. The Investigation was begun ut the
request OF the pilot OF the Sylvan Glen, out both
pilots were really upon their IIaI, inasmuch az
the license OF the one VINO was at fault VIII be
revoked by the inspectors. Mr.. White, President
OF the Morrisania steamship Company, and Mr.
MCGOWAN, President OF the Harlem Navigation
Company, who represented both interests, con-
Quoted, In part, the investigation, as they were
allowed by the inspectors TO put 70 the witnesses
6uch questions ~ they liked. IL Will De observed
tnat the testimony Is extremely counict,nr. ths
passengers on the Harlem who were examined
Yesterday not even agreeing as TO tne actual
occurrence OF the COLLISION.
Two COLLISIONS DEsCRIBEp.
Lewis yonent, engineer OF the sylvan Glen, said
or 500 ect apart. and when they got under full
headway they were steaming side By side: after
Came togetner then separa,aa ee,'s,ss, 'y s"sy
and parted again after tais second mlsnap. tbe
Harlem slowed and passed under toe Gen's stern,
30 that the Glen might proceed 70 Grand street:
the Glen slowed foy about ten or twelve seconds,
and then the witness resumed Iull speed upon MS
the pilot honse; he was carr, ing between lortv.
two and forty three pounds OF steam on that day.
wnlle the ceruhcate allowed him TO carry
forty y-nve pounds he used no extraordinary
means l0r increasing ner speed; ne heard no
whistle from the other boat. The witness when
asked ~ to ms experience In engineering said
tnat ne mad occupied ms present position Tor the
last three years.
40 COLLISION oBsgRvEn
Theod0r Fitch, passenger on the Harlem ,estL
Ded as TO the position OF the two Steamers coming
up abreast, but did not observe any colllsfon;
there was nothing TO preyent the Harlem from
Keeping fartner out IN the river; he vas positive
that he would have Ieit the shocn n there hsa
been any collision.
George W. Davids, a passenger on tue Harlem,
testified tbat the Harlem started ntllc before
the Glen. and alter proceedius distance ecua 70
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STATEN ISLAND.

1t Is feared that the rivalry between the ferry
lines on the North Shore will result in some serious
accident, as racing collisions are OF frequent oc-
currence. The old line, In addition to locking the
gates and raising the bridges at New Brighton. to
prevent the opposition boats from landing, have
dock with immense trees. The patrons OF the Op-
position are holding indignation meetings III con-
sequence.
The Commissioners appointed for the opening
OF Centre street, from Rlker street, Stapeton, to
Simonson avenue, Clifton, between the towns OF
Southfeld and Middletown, have completed their
npprasemens, which amount to $50. 0O0 The prop.
line runs has been appraised at $4,000. The
amount for liking and grading the road Is esti-
mated at nearly $4,000, ana 1t Is understood that
property holders and taxpayers will protest
against the opening, which 1t was at first supposed
would not cost over $5, 600.
The New York herald., 1874-11-14

den fourth, Mountain Maid hfsh. Lena Case sixth,
Lady Angie seventh, Jimmy Norton eighth. At
lax. Matt Tanner second Lazy Angie third,
Lena Case fourth, Mountaineer 1ish, the Others
LADY Lad shrd Ella MADDEN oSr
eer nitn. jimmy Norton sixth. Lena Case seventh,
sssosa asas.EiIa Madden sold for $50, the field
ond, Ella Madden third, Mountain Maid fourth,
Lady Angie nth, Mountalneer sixth, Jimmy Norton
seventh; ss Lena Ca Case eighth coraF was iirst AZ
second, Mountain Maid third, Matt Tanner fourth,
the others IN bunch. Cora +. showed the way
Angie third, Mountaineer fourth, Matt Tanner
filtn, Jimmy North SIXTH the others close up Time
Madden, and, after beautiful struggle, won the
heat by half length In 2:364, Ella Madden Sec
+. 1itn, Lena Case sixth. jimmy Norton seventh,
Mountain Maid eighth.
Ella Madden the favorlte at two to one over the
1ed. Aountalneer took the lead Ella Madden
second. Cora F. third, Matt Tanner fourth, Lady
entn. At the quarter pole Mountaineer led one
length in Ss seconds, Ella Madden second, Matt
jimmy Norton sixth, Lena Case seventh There
was no change OF place to the halimiIe pole which
steadily and won the heat by length In :3l Ella
Madden second, SIX lengths ahead Of Lady Angie,
Natl Tanner fourth, Cora F. fifth, Jimmy Norton
Fourth Heat-Ela Madden sold for $50, Noun
taineer $40, the neld 81 Jimmy Norton led at the
start Ella Madden second, Mountaineer third,
Matt Tanner fourth, Lady Angie nth, Lena Case
sixth. Cora F. seventh. AT the quarter pole Ella
Madden led one length, Mountaneer second, Matt
Tanner third, Lady Angie fourth, Cora f. tn.
Jimmy Norton sixth, Lena Case seventh. Time,
thirty-eight seconds Ella Madden showed the
way to the nalEmile pole, Aountaineer second,
Matt Tanner third Lady Angie fourth the others
training few lengths apart Time. rs. Ella
Madden won the heat by two lengths, Mountaineer
second, Matt Tanner third, Lady Angie fourth
Jimmy Norton nltn, Cora F. Sixth, Lena Case
seventh. Time, 1884.
Fi7h Heak-Ella Madden was the favorite at
long odds. Only three horses started, the others
being withdrawn by consent OF the judges Ella
Madden took the lead MOuntaineer second, Matt
Tanner third. Ella led to the quarter pole two
lengths, MOuntaineer second, length in front OF
Matt Tanner. Time, 38 seconds. Ella led two
lengths az the half-mile poe In 1:l55S. She kept
ancad to the end, coming in first by two lengths
Matt Tanner second, q head in advance OF Noun
taineer. Time. 2:34. The heat was given to Matt
Tanner, Ella Madden set back for running to sec
ond place. Mountaineer third. The race was then
postponed The following Is q
SUMMARY.
FLEETWOOD PARK.-FOURTH DAY OF THE THIRD
FALL -TRoTTING.-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER
l3.-Purse $780, for horses that never beat 2 "a;
$3.50 the FIRST $3.50 to the second and 500 to the
third horse mile heats best three In I'VE, in har
ness.
The New York herald., 1874-11-14
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

BRUMLEY-DIEGLEY.-On Wednesday, November
II, 1874, at Washington avenue Baptist church,
Brooklyn, by Rev. David Moore, ID. D.. MARY
ELIZABETH, daughter Of David Dngey. ESQ, 10
WILLIAM s. BRUALEY.
MEINHARDT-SIMoNsON.-In Brooklyn. on Thurs
day. November IL, 1874 by the Rev. J. q. butcher,
JOHN Ii. MEINHARDT OF Springfield, No., 10 MISS
CARRIE SIMONsON, OF st. Island, N. Y.
st. Louis and Springfield (Mo.) papers please
copy.
lEREANcE-BENEDICr.-On Wednesday, Novem-
ber H. by Rev. Mr.. CASTOR, ABRAM YEREANCE TO
NETTIE. eldest daughter Of Andrew 4. Benedict
Esq, all OF Rutherlurd Park, N. J. No cards.
Chicago (l.) papers please copy.
The New York herald., 1874-11-14

Totals. $387 400 $40 575 $40 035
Up TO fifteen minutes OF nlne O'Clock there
had been sold OF Paris Mutuels on the race lsl
tickets, divided follows Katie Pease 81: Thad
stevens, 48; Joe Daniels. 2S; Henry, 8; field %
The New York herald., 1874-11-14

THE RACE.
SANE DAY-Purse 500, for teams; 5000 to the
first, sl25 to the second, SIS to the third horse ;
mile heats, best three in i've.
STARTERS.
Dan Mace's b. m. Clara g. and ch. m.
New Berlin Girl.... 8 l
G. walkers blk. N. May Bird and 8. g.
Fred. ...... ...................... 81 20 8
William B. B............:::...... :......4 0 2
Carrie n. - - . ....:.......... s 8
william Moore's b. &. Oaks and b. g.
PenoOscOt Chief. f........................ 4 4dr
]. Murphy's b. IN. Lady Dahlman and b.
z. Charey Green. n.......................6 dis.
T. OC0nnor's gr. m Lady Worthington
q Encla
The New York herald., 1874-11-14
The Second Trot,

The second TFots
First Hedt--Matt Tanner mad the best Of the
send.on, Noun taineer second Cora y. third, Noun
tain Maid fourth, Jimmy Norton nith, Ella Madden
sixth. Lena Case seventh, Lady Angie eighth Cora
led one length to the quarter pole in 81 seconds,
The New York herald., 1874-11-14
Pool Selling i'm This City ON the Fou,
Mile and Repeat Running Contest IL
San rnncfscO.

Pool Selling i'm This City ON the Four
Mile and Repeat Running COntest In
San Fra nncfscO.
The interest In the great four mile and repeat
race which takes place In San Francisco to-day il
on the increase among the betting fraternity or
this city and vicinity. That such is the case it was
only necessary to step into Johnson's Twenty
eighth street and Broadway, last evening where
large numbers OF prominent racing men were con-
gregated, and listen awhile to their wagers. Large
sums OF money were deposited in the pool box ana
the keenest competition was maintained for seve-
raj hours. As VIII be seen upon 0lancing at the
figures found below, Katie Pease was the favorite,
selling for more than all the rest combined,
though there were no iorcible arguments ad vanced
why she should find such favor among her
hackers. Thad stevens, who won the race
last year. beating Joe Daniels and True
Blue was. taken as second choice, Joe Daniels
third with Alpha occasionally selected in place OF
the latter and the balance in the field. There
may be changes In the betting among our home
spectators before the race takes place this after
noon, and TO all such there Will be chances Of
fered to-day, IN til about O'Clock at JOhnsons
The following are some of the pOOla hook ad
The New York herald., 1874-11-14
THE CALIFORNIA RUNNING RACE.
Interest i'm the Great Event-The Pool
Selling.

Selling.
SAN Francisco, Nov. 13. 1874
The weather is promising for the great run
ming race Tomorrow al the Bay District Fair
Grounds The city Is full OF strangers from the in
terror cities and towns who have come to witness
the sport. In the pools Katie Pease sells at $3.50
Thad stevens, 1870; Joe Daniels. $3.50; field, $l75
The field embraces HOck-H0cking. Hardwood,
Alpha and Henry. All the horses named Will CO.