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The New York herald., 1874-08-30
THE FEVlAN CONVENTION.

Having prolonged the session OF Friday into the
"wee sma' hours" the Fenian delegates did not
feel disposed TO 60 TO WORK till about one O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. They remained in session
for two hours, when recess was taken till seven
O'Clock p NJ, In order to give the various commit.
tees time to deliberate and prepare their reports.
The number present in the morning session was
by no means so great as on the preceding days,
many OF the delegates residing in The city con-
siderlng that all essential matters requiring close
attention or watchtulness have been disposed OF
and that their presence was only required In the
evening after working hours. <At seven O'Clock
sharp the Convention met again and the attend
ance was much better than In the forenoon The
Military Committee presented its report, which
was adoptet after some discussion. The duty
assigned this committee was TO examine into the
state Of n military organization attached to the
brotherhood called the 'Legon OF st. Patrick" or
Irish Brigade, having Uniform like that OF the
Sxty-ninth regiment with snowy orange and
green plume, and under the command OF Colonel
Phelan, an officer who served with distinction
during the late civil war The Committee or
Supervisory Body, who were appointed to exam
inc the accounts also reported and declared the
books, &c, TO be Kept In % satisfactory manner
AT late hour the Committee on Constitution pre-
sented It's report, and IA this Is considered the
always more closely watched, and its conclusions
and recommendations discussed at greater length.
Il Is cp,ous feature In az Irish organl-
ing themselves with constitution. making, aHd
no matter how often they make change
they fancy they still see occasion for
more. Every year at the annual Convention tine
constitution Tor the time being Is taken to pieces
and new one invented and yet the perfection 80
much sought alter seems to be as tar Oh as ever.
With all the practice they have had for the last
years there can he little doubt that when they
get to the old Parliament House IN College Green
they will pc able to turn out one that VIII astonsh
the world. After all the yearly changes In the
Fenian constitution the new Que submitted for the
consideration Of the Convention occupied It's at
tent0n 70 very late hour last night, and It Is 30
be hoped Tor their own sakes that they will at
last hit on one that Will require no further change
fox a few years, so us 10 give them some little
time to devise means to get 70 Dublin and make
one that viii do for generation or 20.
When the constitution "a adopted the Conven-
ti0n will! proceed TO the election Of 'hcud
ccntre" and take action on the ''Belmont Fundn
on the disposal OF which depends whether the
Fenian Brotheraood shall continue TO exist or be
numbered with the things OF the past.
The New York herald., 1874-08-30
RETRENCHMENF.

Changes in tho Navy Ynrd Bureaus.
'Retrenchment'' is now the word with the Sea-
retary of the Navy. and the general order latey
issued, the major part OF which Is to take effect on
the lst OF october, although 1t will probably cause
a weeping and gnashing OF teeth Will certainly
cut OH some OF the unnecessary expenses to which
the government has been put to support tue navy.
In all the navy yards there has, since the country
set up for itself, existed two bureaus Of engineers,
one OF which was called the ONCE oi
Inspector OF Machinery Anoat and the
other Inspector OF Machinery Ashore The
Gentlemen at the head Of these TWO
iepartments rank, being CHIEF engineers, AS
lu,l capta,ns; but their duties have never 0eeu
arduois and the Secretary OF tne Navy mas orr
dered that botn bureaus oe merga" .u,S cna 9ny, s
xuoat has been ordered to hand over to Inspector
Henderson, Engineer OF Machinery Ashore, on the
res,ccnng his late once and from that time tn
consider himself on waiting orders. aoolish,ng the
ONCE. Mr.. Sewe goes ont OF once with an un-
tarpisbed name. He Is the Oldest engineer in
tne service and has always been universally highly
esteemed. MI Henderson Is also An oficer
worthy OF trust and confidence.
The once OF Captain OF the Yard, which has also
heretofore been distinct bureau, has also been
abolished, and the duties OF that ONCE now iaii
upon the Executive Omcer of tire Equipment DE.
paftment. The Bureau OF Navigation has been
ABOLISHED and the Ordnance Otncer takes that duty
upon himself. That no fault has been found WIN
the officers or the Brooklyn Navy Yard Is clear
rom the fact that the order Is general and viii oe
eniorced>n all United states navy yards.
In regard to the case Of Mr.. Nicholson and En-
giBeer Andrew Rbaldi the Committee OF Examuis
alton, Admiral Rowan President. found tnenl
guilty from the fact that the copper was i0und ~
barrel slowed away In room Of wnlcn tney pos-
ever. ana tna comhlittec agreed 70 give them = =
trial, which resaIted IN the dismissal oi v'y
ot them rom thc.eervice but in cousMerasw"u ' ur ~
certain facts the black marx was stricAen '''" ~
NlcHOlsOu's name
The New York herald., 1874-08-30
SUICIDE OF A LUNATIC.
Mysterious Person Appears I'm Rich-
mOnd and browns Himself Bee use He
Cannot Get Locked Up.

A Mysterious Person Appears I'm Rich-
mond and browns Himself Because He
Cannot Get Locked Up.
RICHMOND, August 2s, 1874.
most singular and remarka able suicide occurred
here yesterday, which perhaps could have been
prevented If more care and attention were be.
slowed by the authorities upon persons labOring
under mental alteration ana excitement.
On Tuesday morning last strange look
ing man presented himself at the First
police station in this city, and after nervously
spoken Introduction he handed captain Peasants
an unseaed letter. anu asked him in a mysterious
whisper to read it. The man was about rhrty-fve
years of age, was neatly and decentIy attired but
was evidently suspicious and uneasy. He took
seat, and while the oficer read the following SIN
gular statement remained perfectly quiet:-
The reason for making % this statement i th,s.were
would be almost an lmpossoilty to zen the truth
impaired tor Tie last three or our months and have
in the meantime tried tE commit suicide in different
chlorofcrm, and tried to drown myself once in the
lwhere, presume my wife and TWO children
the III n ra Sut nsss s % to my S%
500, lett Harrisburg and came to kichmond Whether
paper from home. but presume there is as man
doing rash an act ought certainly to be prosecuted
the consequence must anu am willing to abide by il
=
forgery, Captain Pieasalts qetermlNe1 70 hQld tne
mysterious individual Until the authorities at Hiil.
risburg could be heard from. Accordingly tele-
gram was cent to the Chief OF Police OF that city
asking him II person calling himself S. Ii. Bur-
baker was to be held for forging check of $500
on MS brother-naw, resident of Harrisburg
Il sss " sasSas 4saSS'Rs sg was received ."
CnIEr OF PoLicn, Richmoud Va
We dor't want him.
CHIEF OF POLICE, Harrisburg
Strange to say when this read TO the pris-
oner he seemed TO become dlsconsolate and more
depressed III spirlts and without uttering a word
he glOOmy departed In the most unwilling man.
ner from the station house, Alter wandering
ABOUT town he disappeared ON Thursday afternoon,
police that as he was rowing up the river he
noticed pile OF clothing on q rock in the
river not far from the James River Brewery.
policeman was Ut once sent the
spot Indicated. where he found the clothing worn
by tue mysterious man. He gathered the gar
mentS and took them to the station house, where,
upon being searched, there was found in the
pockets several articles, including vial Labelled
''chi0rolorm" and the following letter.
AuGrsr -. 1874, BELOW RICHMOND Va
DEAR WIPE AND CEILpIES-This is my last letter to
me 1t is bitter love you all and lett you with cool
ness never to return.
did leave you in that way my feelings would not
betray God bless Katie and Harry: yes
fear 10 die.
Your afiectionate and departed husband and father
:. ii. BuRBAkFk
All of the clothing was sent to the wife of the un.
fortunate Snlcide. An active search was made lor
the body, but SO far IL has not been recovered.
The New York herald., 1874-08-30
MR.. MOULT0N'S CARD.
To THE PuBLIC:-

TO THE PuBLIC:-
Will explain the reason of my attendance at
Plymouth church last evening
Immediately after the publication OF my extended
statement lett the city to attend to some bust
ness affairs in New England, not returning untn
yesterday morning. During my absence Learned,
TO my surprise, from the pubic prints, that had
refused to submit to crosseXamination by the
mittee, and that the committees Forthcoming re.
port would state this for TACT. Immediately
sent by telegraph the following message to the
commttec:-
LowrIi. Mass, Auq ust 81 1874
TO JEnEsIAm r RosIssoS or FRANKLIN WooDHurf "A
ind in the Boston Sioae the following g-..rhey ohc
comlnit,ee) have asked him (Iouton ihree TIMES TO
SorSa be % w Snd sS, ne mas xs o,e %
quest made sneh cecinaton have held and hold
myself ready TO appear on notice Inform Henry w.
FRANCIS D. MoULToN.
Having sent the above message, and not wishing
to delay the committee, took the nrst train home
In order to meet the committee before the time
appointed for the presentation or their report to
the church. On reaching Brooklyn yesterday moru-
ing learned that my telegram had been promptly
communicated on the previous day to Mr.. Sage by
Mr.. Woodruff In person. l waited lor q message
rom the committee, but none came.
10 Az iehgun .ne mo having arrived Tor tne Pun
the church TO hear it,
My right to speak was the same as that pos:
sessed ny any other person there present; for
have been member OF the congregation lOr many
years, and my wife a member of the church.
During the reading OF the report was panied TO
hear Its misrepresentation OF me, and felt IL my
duty, as 1t certainly was my right, to ask for the
correction o these before the report was put TO
vote. In order that might treat the meeting
with entire courtesy, | wrote 10 the Chairman
briei nOte as fOIl0ws:-
Mr.. MoDkRAroR-t am here, and want to say word
FRANCIS u. MUULTON.
Nothwithstandng this request and notwith-
standing MI. Biair's speech, adjurlng any member
OF the church or congregation who mad aughJ 10
say against the report to speak then and there or
ever after nold his peace, and Notwithstanding
my equal right with Mr.. Blair himself, was not
permitted to be heard.
during the proceedings q young man, Mr.. Ray
mond, whom Mr.. Beecher had once brought to me,
saying that could confer with him in his (Mr.
beecher's) absence, chose TO fling down upon me
some lalse and Offcnslve words to my dshon0r In
reply 10 which felt IL incumbent on me to char
acterlze MIN In language appropriate to the provo
caIion, and Tor which Know no English equiva-
lent.
Mr.. Raymond vaunted himself as the only men,
Der OF the congregation who, with the exception
oil Mr. Beechers lawyers knew all the facts OF the
case. Mr. Raymond will be cnagrned TO learn
That have letter rom Mr. Beecher In wbicn the
writer says that ne (Mr. Raymond) knows nothing
Whatever OF the facts OF the case.
VII! add tnat the hearing which was last night
denied to me In the place where I had the most
r'ght to demand aud exDect II shall ask Tor from
The New York herald., 1874-08-30

Toward BLAKE, ArALANrA BOAT CLUB
ag' HsSs@ "iIsM is 'V'':sss IS. ."e'' ors. arm
Cedar boat r. Parker, built by George Roahr,
New York. Length, 81 feet; beam, 10 inches;
depth. 5s inches; weight, y lbs; length OF
scuis. icet inches; weight OF each, 3ia pounds.
Total displacement, liz lbs.
Racing dress magenta throughout
c.-wiLILAM b. CURTIS, NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB.
q sg~ b.Ss s,Ss "1igs iss if''.a Chest Vis Is A'''
paper boat sam Hoppler, built by Waters 4 son.
Troy, N. Y. Length, 10 feet; beam ~ inches !;
depth. inches weight, 30 lbs; length OF sculls,
10 feet inches weight OF souls, 6,s It's
Total displacement 2N ios
3-rR.Nors E. yArEsNEw YORK ATHLETIC CLUB.
$aDe Mr:gg@a "eg% s ''s5 s. e"'" 'gSs. rs. A'"'
Papcr boat Consola,ion built by waters h SON,
Troy. n Y. Length, 20 leet; beam li's inches )
depth, incnes; weight, - lbs. length Of sculs,
10 Ieet; weight OF sculis, 6% los.
Total displacement, 1864 lbs.
Racing dress, lavender throughout.
4--FRED. HARDY. CnEsAPEAKE BOAT CLUB
sA!ge. AsigM, "sSS@ hs'assSS Chest o'"ei H'"'
cedar boat, built by Scott Ruddock, Bcston,
Mass. Length, 80 feet; beam, 9 incnes; depth, !
inches; weight 2s lbs. length OF oars AZ iee'
inches; weight OF oars, 6'a lbs
Total displacement, isoH lbs .,,r.s
Racing dress, red haDdkerchIcis and gray sn'fts
%S5.-IaMss WILSON, pEAvERwvck BOAT CLUB:
~. Hsg1. n.gAa 'v';cs. s..s 9'''. o''TiGs AT'''
paner boat A. n. Brady, built hy Waters Son,
Troy. N. Y Length, 30 feet; beam, IL inches
depth 6 inches: weight 40 ibs.; length OF oars, ~
feet; weight vi each. l0s.
Total displacement 2os IDS. -
s.-DE sAussuRs BULL, CAROLINA INDEPENDENT CLUB
Sss ns;ssl s;s w1s@ ''sa':s g Chest o'rsy M A'"
Cedar boat. Length. 81 eet. beam, lo,i inches
The New York herald., 1874-08-30
A FATAL QUARREL

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, August % 1874
Yesterday In Hofman's saloon. In PitfstoD, MI.
chael Farrell, sailor, and companion OF his got
into an alteration with Alonzo Miligan, ex-Chef
OF Police or that borough, and Millgan, to defend
himself from their assault. caught up gun which
was standing In a corner. The assaiants each
seized gun, or which there three IN all, and
Farrell took aim at Milligan ana pulled the trg-
ger, but the gun missed fire. Miligan, who in the
meantime had tired to get away, then fired upon
Farrell and shot him through the right breast
Migan was at once placed under arrest and
brought here to the county iuii, but was subsc-
quently taken before Judge Harding on writ Of
habeas corpus and admitted to bail in $4,000
Farrell died about four hours after ne was shot.
He Was desperate character. lie made the as
sault on Mtlligan on account OF ~ Old grudge
aaa,nst him when be was hlei oJ fV,tce.
The New York herald., 1874-08-30
BEECHER's MOUNTAIN RETREAT.
The Plymouth Samson Agonistes Hears
OF His AcQuittal-Fiis Popularity Undi-
Minished Among the New Hampshire


OF His Acquittal-His Popularity Undi-
Minished Among the New Hampshire
Hills.
TWIN MOUNTAIN HoUsE, n. H., August 20, 1874.
The Rev. Henry Waro Beecher is still sOlournlng
here and his presence exercises an undoIbted In
huence In filling up the hotel register. The greatly
famed preacher finds refuge here more or less
complete. He is not bothered by the reporters,
who appear to have made up their minds that he
VIII not talk scandal. They do not interview him
even on Otner topics, although no doubt, he would
have something to say variety Of topics that
interesting. This afternoon near Fleetwood, his
stenographer arrived from New York with proofs
OF the Investigating Committees report, which he
handed to Mr.. Beecber. The Plymouth Samson
Agonstes received them with a smile. He had
been apprised by telegram OF the result Of the
meeting on Friday night, SO that ne was quite pre-
pared to read his rehabilitation In the eyes or Ply
mouth church without any shock TO ills nervous
system. Alter supper this evening he chatted
pleasantly with number of ladies and gen.
Iiemen in the hotel corridors. BY COM
mon consent the scandal ls avoided in
all conversations with him, and hence
there are more fine weather compliments. plat-
tudes and common places heard when he Is around
Is, moreover, deeply sympathized with by the
ladies. TfltOn and MoultOn would have no chance
here. They are holding o kind OF concert in the
parlOr in which some psalming is done amid great
Beecher has not joined the company but sits In
little parlOr near by, for he perhaps finds the df-
Guilty Of being the cynOsure OF all eyes without
appearing to notice it Mr.. Beecher breaches at
VIII be run to bring IN the pray yerluly curious peo-
ple OF the country
The New York herald., 1874-08-30

the puplc at large In few davs. The only delay
ia the publication will arise from the preparation
OF fac-simile copies OF letters ana papers, Incudin9
Mr. Beecner's written certificate OF Mr.. Kay aym"nos
SAFE and trustworthy ignorance OF the case
have sought Tor four years. for the sake OF .he
innocent children OF two families TO sbield Ml.
Beecher lrom the exposure OF his crime OF aah'-
terry; out MIR. Beecher. ms committee anu MS
church have united 10 compel Inc, ior my own
sell-protecti0n, 70 reveal HIM TO the world, as
shall shortly do, IN Still worse light than that
wherein he now stands.
FRANCIS d. MOCLT0N
BR0OKLYN, August % 1874.
p S.-Mr. BARS remarks, referred TO above, are
the following
II there be any In this church that have dissent
Ing vews IN reference 10 the report, bespeak for
them calm, tai and fair hearing. tiunk. sir,
may promise 70 them IN your name an opportunity
to De heard i adiure them. Il such there be.
TO speak, or else forever after hold their peace
Ns~ York Suns report.
Mr.. Raymond's remarks are the following:-
am the only by concurren nee of circ
In Plymouth church in the United states today
member OF the committee and not lawyer before the
committee, who happens 10 know all about IT.
The New York herald., 1874-08-30
THE GLENDENNING CASE.

The examination in the Glendenning case win
take place in Justice Aldridge's Court tomorrow
forenoon at ten O'Clock. Mr.. Dudley, Overseer OF
the Poor, was notified to attend, in order that the
charge OF bastardy may be taken up. Glenden-
ning's counsel say that those persons who got up
the Indignation meeting are tndictable for con-
spracy 20 drive from the state q man under bonds
TO appear at q local Court. In the meantime the
accused pastor preserves an ominous silence
Afidavits and cOunter-a1idavts are being piled
up. II is not quite certain that the will prove
tenable in the Justices Court, but 1t is certain
come before the Grand Jury, which viii not meet
till October,
The New York herald., 1874-08-30
A CLERICAL SCANDAL IN PARIS.

Paris telegram to the London Ne,cs dated Au-
gust 16 states that priest at Chevereuse was
taken IN .Hagrante delacto with the wife OF rich
draper, aged twenty-five and the mother of two
children. He was fired upon by the ncensed hus-
band and brought down with four bullets his
BODY. The vile was struck in the thigh. Both lie
III dangerous though not desperate state.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-01-23
NEW FIRE row pANY.

8The interest manifested in fire mat
)rs does not seem to aba:e since :le
lection, but rather increases. Beside
e two companies already organized.
1e ind tr>tand that Il third Onc is con-
)mpla.el. to be known rs the indie
enlan,s or BOOSTERS. There is still a
b >t,on as to the name they will take.
Ihe leaders of the movement are all
Il iiremea who have been "tried in
bc fire and know their business. As
Is an i'll ciend2nt company, they
fll arrange matters and do Us they
lease, SO far Is they d. no. conflict
4ith the authority of the officers Of
Dc department. The roll is nearly
led vii those whom it is desired to
r"me members; and all aspirants to
Pn the company have to pass Il rigid
amlnaion of their tircman'S uuai.i-
e AMI if no. tally approved they
4 felrc ed. Ii is the intention Of the
3mp1nv II purchase az engine, inn
e!a."iy. ne-o.ia;ionS having already
Pen commenced with different com
fh!e> who have machines for sale.
4 Prevent amy hard feeling asIong
n m'morr>.lt is propose Ito let them
carry trulnpt'> an | e spannerS
lAe.r belts. Those who are fortunate
!"u-h to be named If or the "tathcr
our coun r.v' will be allowed To
Rffy the aNeS and ha.chets. Under
circumstances will this rule be
n,Ren, and the &. VS. will be the
ny Hne' who viii he elioible to the
FL position of aX-mcn, and be nj
"ea 70 cat down cherry trees while
me l~crI"rmancc of their du'v. As
pans Of the company are as vet
!. i.'iiv 1t Nc!opHd, We are ~icquestel
t" men ion the promoters OF the
efPfl>e, is they wish to choose such
t'ioer> as are known to he OF the
u. ile'al, thus avoiding the rush of
V,nrahl> who are DESTROYS of becoming
%ucpendent BOOSTERS.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-01-23
EocAL INTELLIGENCE
rr GOT HIS F.

of the inducements held out to
s.holars of 81. James Sunday
,od for punctuality and attention
cio' =. s,udies. is the distribution of
.,.o.s TO such of those to whorh' by
behaviour and prompt attend
oo" they are presented. These tic
"s are printed on strips OF gree"
,,a,rd with "St. James Sunday
'nao," printed thereon, and are re-
FL nv the scholar until having a
elheu mnmbcr they are exchanged or
pr ~" card or other reward. Now,
~ nnt the only use that tickets OF
lf, j. * made of; one of the prom
aa' sIs ,,iers of Eureka also issue.
leh' ~ bn,ri> of the same COLOR ana
Inscribed on them, Go ior
~ loves of BREAD n day or two
pre- ,be worthy baker, while snugly
E"eced in "A comfortable chair ell
,'"r hi. morning pipe, ruminatlnE
c.hoo uncertainties of this world and
I,.e advance in flour, was dis
uhnJ liz the entrance of II cadaNerOllS
Ca.;,nnn of the homo genus. VINO IN
H".."'I .IIif there were hany fresh
unnaJJ in the 'ouSe? On being an
n co" in thc affirmative he expressed
\. denomination to purchase enough
4 satisfy he cravings OF his III ard,
hi called for three loaves. Throwlil.
.'rn As the buker supposed. one OF
4. hrrad tickle :, and receiving the
20 r.rre ,euta!ives of the "staff of
.," the man left. The baker. af er
ecnrdinr,hr sale upon the book, again
.,urnrd 10 his tavorite occupation OF
! buildipr castles in the air. taking
I;,h him The ticket the man had lef;
N hi, bread. Turning it over i'll
/ hand. to his a>toni>hment he saw
in ell thereon. inst al oil the well
nown no.ire. that of "St. James
(ml,y School" About the time the
.noIcry vas made. who should APP
bar in ~ # flesh bread but the
prs,n unJer whose charge that organ
,.iau Nv iiovri,heS. and the baker
10 .,cd him wi h the >motlferel wrath
# he was laping i'll store for the man
Shn cot re bread, as follows: "Dl,n-
b. md bitten. vu>t see here, MIR.
Eell. Gin ov dose tcllerS who vas Il
,mbug, he gets my brod nit Il dicket
~ va> not my dichetS. but vot il
12pur d cket> all de while; SO YOU yuSt
nv me .or dot bred vot "a gene und
Ike ov vour>elfS de dicket. or | will
- ov dose Shudge to make some
plires to make droublcS nit You for
IN >clw ;ndlcr oV myself OV Il dickpt
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-01-23
STOCK REPORT,

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