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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-11
ALLEGED REVENUE FRAUDS.

Yesterday afternoon United States Marshal
Dowley, acting under orders Of United states Dis
trict Attorney Bliss, returned quantity OF DOCKS
and papers to Messrs. Harris Brothers, the kid
glove importers of Broadway which nad oeen
fraud against the Revenue laws. Mr.. Bliss mas
caused copies to be taken OF the items when are
means of undervaluation on importati0Ds.
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Victory at Ripley.

Splendid Temperance Text
CINCINNATI, OHIO, Feb. 10, 1874.
In whfskey quarrel at osgood, Ind, last night,
Joshua Mitchell killed his stepson, Emmett vande-
ver striking him ON the head with an axe and
then shooting him.
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SCHNIDT'S NECK III DANGER.

QUEBEC, Feb. 10, 1874
In the O'Brien shooting case the Coroner's jury
returned verdict Of wiiful murder against George
Schmidt. The prisoner will be tried at the nexo
term Of the Court Of Queens Bench IN April
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ABNIA, OHIVs TeU IoIs.
DR.. Do Lewis lectured here on temperance to-
night In the City Hall. Nine hundred persons
were present. The meeting was enthusiastic and
l2S women organized for immediate operations
against saloons. All the women in Xenia were In.
vited to cooperate. They will meet tomorrow, at
nine O'Clock, to commence work.
Ten ministers made minute speeches, all endors-
ing the movement but three. who doubted whether
the time had come for It.
Mr.. J. G. Van Pelt, formerly New Vienna saloon
keeper, made the opening speech.
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three Chinese and three English-who are on their
way to Cuba to examine into the coolie trade ex.
press the opinion that the American trade dollar
is gaining on the Mexican dollar and will super
sede the latter. The Director OF the Mint will
issue q circular containing the law authoriz-
ing our minis to coin for foreign countries,
copies OF which will be sent, more
especially to the governments Of the Central and
South American States, through our diplomatic
representatives. The cost price only will be
charged. our government will purchase the bull
lion II requested on condition of being reimbursed
by bills Of exchange. Applications for coinage at
our minis were heretofore made by the govern.
ments Of Ecuador and Hayti, but at that time
there was no authority OF law TO execute the
work. There are several bank note companies
who print notes for foreign governments, es-
pecially In South America.
Confirmation Of Nomin ations.
The Senate, in executive session, to-day con-
1rmed the following nominations Thomas w.
Osborn, Of Illinois, to be Minister Resident to she
Argentine Republic; Albert G. ColwelL Of ohio, to
be Consul ut Ancona; T. B. Searight, to be Sur
veyor General for Colorado; Lieutenant Colonel
z. b. Tower, to be colonel, vice Conum, retired;
Major Q. A. Gilmore, to be lieutenant colonel;
Captain Jared A. smith, to be major; First Lieu
tenants James r. Gregory and John NJ. Norwell, to
be captains; Second Leutenants Joseph H. Hurst,
Otto W. Budd aud Francis v. Green to be first
lieutenants together with sundry tran sfers In
the army.
Jadgc Busted witnessing the Invcssi-
CATION Of HIS Case.
Judge Busted, OF Alabama, was before the Sub
Committee OF she Judiciary Committee during the
testimony of Q witness In the Busted impeach.
ment case.
Distfllery Seizures and Popular Violence
in Tennessee.
Supervisor Cobb reports to the Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue the seizure Of several Illicit stills
in the Eastern district Of Tennessee, together with
tubs, beer mash wagons and other property used
in the Illicit operation. Several stills were de
stroyed, 1t being impossible to carry them or At
the dstillery Of man named Campbell an armed
force of citizens attacked the officers and took
possession Of the property seized.
sausage-Making Iconoclast.
The eccentric German. j. g. Sypher, who few
days ago attempted to ride into the Executive
mansion on horseback, is q sausage maker, OF Gin
cinnati, in good circumstances. To-day his book
keeper arrived from Cincinnati and WIN conduct
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
THE LOUISIANA REPUBLICANS.

Resolutions Indorsing tho Administra-
tion, Denouncing Violence nnd Frauds
IT Elections and Advocating Honesty y
and Economy in GOvernment-Pinch.
back Wins an Unexpected Victory.
NEW ORLEANS, August 8, 1874.
The Republican State Convention reassembled
this morning. Among the resolutions reported by
the Committee on Resolutions was the fOllowing:A
That duty and sound policy alike c0nstrain us TO
nominate and support for office none but men OF
known honesty and capacity, and that men who
are unmindtul OF the interests oil the state and
those whose records are reprOach TO the party
shall not be permitted to force themselves upon
us in any capacity under any pretence whatever.
The resolutions indorse the State admtnistra-
tion for pursuing the right course while contend
ing with an organized system OF vilincation or
Misrepresentation at home and abroad denounce
violence and attempts to bring about q conflict Of
<ha races, and pledge the party to give fair elec
ton and to reduce expenditures.
Antonio Dubuchet, the present incumbent, was
nominated for State Treasurer by . large ma
iOrity. There were more votes cast than there
were delegates present; but, on motion OF Frank
Morey, the opposing candidate, the nomination
was made unanimous
expected victory of the Case y-Pinchback action
over Kellogg. Packard Company. The C0nven-
tion adjourned sine die.
The closing proceedings were apparently more
orderly and Harmonious 1t Is understood the
nominations will receive the unted support OF the
party. O. 8. Nash, cOl0red, OF st. Landry was
nominated for Congress from the Sixth district
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
POLITICAL BL0ODsHED.
Origin OF the Fatal Fight OF Friday
In Tennessoe-The Killed and Wound
ed-Au Quiet Now.

Origin OF the Fatal Fight OF Friday
In Tcnnessce-The Killed and Wound
cd-Au Quiet Now.
MEMPHIS, August 8, 1874.
Parties who arrived here this morning from
Somervlle report all quiet, and that there had
been no further fighting than reported In these
dispatches last night; also that whom the militia,
which left here last night, arrived there they
found the excitement stili great, but no fighting.
From Captain Harvey Mather, OF this city. who
returned from Somervnie this afternoon, the fol-
lowing account OF the riot is obtained:-
The election Of the day before had been hotly
contested and many negroes had attended the
polls during the day heavily armed, and
some had openly threatened to burn the
town. During the day q prominent negro
politician, named Cash Warren, had cursed and
abused q young brother Of Mayor Hendon, and on
yesterday encOuntering Mayor Hend0n on the
street began to abuse him and finally snapp ed a
pistol twice In the face OF the Mayor, who then
drew pistol and
SHOT HIM DEAD.
Almost simultaneously two or three shots were
fred at the negro by the friends of the Mayor, who
had collected there, among whom was Oscar
Burton, who was subsequently charged with firing
at Warren when he met his death. The negroes
who had become very much incensed ct
the death Of warren, threatened to kill
Burton, who, about eleven o'clock
appeared on the street armed with o double-bar.
relied shotgun and pistol. Judge j. q. Reeves, Al
bert Reeves (Sherif elect) and Paul Reeves at
tempted to arrest and disarm Burton. Owing to
report that body OF negroes were marching
into town Burton refused to be arrested, and
THRY OPENED FIRE
on him, wounding him severely In four different
places. He returned the fire nom the shotgun,
mortally wOundlng Paul and Albert Reeves, and
then fell himself; but, raising on his elbow, drew
q pistol and shot ]. g. Reeves in the shoulder,
innicting dangerous, but not neces-
sariy fatal. wound. party OF negroes,
who had by this time c0ngregated, then
opened fire on Burton, shooting him IN 4 number
OF places. One OF them, rushing up put o pistol
to his back and fired. In oil he received thirteen
wounds, and II any prove iatal-wbich the doctors
doubt-it Will be the one above mentioned.
The excitement that followed was intense. Re-
ports spread tnat negro runners had been sent to
the country to STIR up the various coored societies
and Memphis Was telegraphed to Tor aid, and many
negroes lett town as was supposed TO procure
reinforcements among whom was Williamson,
WHO, In speech during the canvass, had said II
the Civl Rights bill was not passed ne would ride
Tn blood up to his bride bits. Williamson was
captured last night at Moscow, but Afterwards
escaped On
THE ARRIVAL OF THE MILITARY
from Memphis they found the citizens In arms and
the town under stflct patrol. Their arrival was
haile0 with great JOY by the white citizens, at
whose earnest request Captain Duncans Chicka-
saw Guards agreed to remain until Monday, while
the remainder returned home this evening.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
4 SAD CASE,

Highly Connected Young Man Traced
After a Three Years. search to Potter's
Field.
sad incident occurred a. the Morgue late yes
terday afternoon. In the summer Of 1871 John 81.
Marlborough, q young man scarcely past twenty
years of age, extensively known. and univer-
sally liked in his neighborhood, son OF ex-
sheriff vanderburgh Of Columbia county, left
his home on account OF some family
Misunderstanding, threatening never to return.
No particular attention was paid to 1t at the time
by any member OF his family. inasmuch as he had
frequently before, on similar occasions acted In
like manner, having once. when angered BY
paternal reprimand. run OF to Europe, remaining
away several months, but eventually returning
better and q wiser man. True to his word, the
unruly youth packed hts satche, and, bidding his
folks farewell, ventured out on his rash
wandering. Months rolled BY and no word OF the me
became uneasy lest something had beiailen him,
and messengers were despatched hither and
tnlther detectives were employed advertisements
ana foreign countries, In the hope OF obtain
esSs 81 e% asIs aso ms
father requested Mr.. A. Buchanan, of No. 902 Gates
avenue, Brooklyn, an old friend Of the family, to
dead at the Morgue, dreading that perhaps some
trace OF his lost boy might be found therein. Yes
terday afternoon Mr. Buchanan visited the Morgue
graphs OF the undermined dead, was horror
stricken at recognising almost at the first
glance the face OF his friend, much worn By
Turning to the records It ascertained that the
body was found noating In Spuyten Duyvn Greek
on the 18th Of October, 1871 and, no one claiming
once teegraphed to the sorr0wing parents Of the
unfortunate young man the sad discovery.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
THE PAT ROGERS DISASTER.
The Loss Growing I'm Magnitude-Fifty
Bodies Recovered.

The Loss Growing I'm Magnitude-Fifty
Bodies Recovered.
RISING SUN, Ind, August 8, 1874
Nine bodies Of victims OF the Pat Rogers disaster
are here unburied. or those which have been
buried the following have been IDENTIFIED
Christian Konner, Of Madison, Ind; David G.
Kinney, OF Patriot, Ind; Mrs. Mary Gibbons, Of
indianapolis; Myer Goldman, OF New Orleans, and
the colored fireman, known as 'Jack." The
friends Of ali except Goldman have arrived. The
bodies OF George vogt, OF Louisville; Sally
Goumer, Of Madison Mrs. Tuttie. OF Louisville +,
and two white boys, one seventeen the other
seven years old, have been iolnd the two latter
on the Kentucky shore. One body was landed In
Switzerland county this morning
The officers OF the mail line take charge OF the
unknown bodies and keep them as long as posi-.
ble, generally not more than day.
There ID much excitement along the shore and
numerous skifrs are on the lookout. The dts
aster grows in magnitude. and altogether over
fifty L0dies are believed to have been recovered.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09

Another Case of Outrage and Murder by
n Negro-He is Arrested. COnfcsscs tho
.Crtme and Is Hanged by q Mob.
KNOXVILLE, August 8, 1874.
Last Sunday afternoon negro named William
Warley, assaulted . white girl, fifteen years old,
I'm the woods near Johnson's City, washington
county, East Tenn. The negro committed an
outrage on the girl and then murdered her, cut
ting her throat from ear TO ear.
Search i0r the missing girl, who was OF highly
respectable farmers family, continued until yes
Iterday, when the horrible discovery was made
the negro WarIey was suspected and arrested
ON being accused OF the crime, he confessed. Last
night while being taken to Elizabe thtown Iatl, he
was seized By party Of citizens and hanged.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
ANOTHER RIVER DISASTER.

The steamer Henry Ames Sunk In the
Missfssippi-Value OF tho Boat nnd
Cargo.
vICKsBURG. Miss, August 8, 1874.
The steamer Henry Ames with q full cargo. from
st. Louis for New Orleans, struck q snag last night
near Waterproof and sunk In twenty-five feet OF
water.
The henry c. Yeager is alongside the sunken
steamer.
Only three lives are known to have been lost.
The Henry Ames mad about !. 800 tons OF assorted
merchandise on board. The value OF the boat and
cargo Is estimated at $l3o,0O0
The boat was owned and insured In st. Louis.
Four Lives Known To Be LOst-Others
Probably Drowned-The Cargo and
Insurance.
NEW ORLEANS, August 8, 1874
The Henry Ames had full trip cargo Of about
$500 tons through ana 300 tons way freight, con-
sisting principally OF grain, bacon lard n0ur, po-
tatoes and hay, and $1,000 packages OF sundres
Her SINGING was caused by striking hidden OBJ
structiOn.
German woman and two children going to
Bayou Sara and o French woman going to Cooks
Landing were lost and probably Others; but no
cabin passengers. The missing books and papers
OF the boat have been found.
The boat was insured for S25, 900.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
THE GREAT SUNDAY SCHOOL GATHERING.

Interesting Exercises-Prominent Speak
ers and Musicians on the Programme.
FAIRPoINr N. Y, August 8, 1874.
The Sunday School Assembly grows In attend.
ance ana enthusiasm. On Thursday Bishop James
lectured on sympathy" Il. g. Trumbull on 'The
Supernatural" and Mrs. willing ON "Temper-
auce. concert, under the direction OF Philip
views closed the days proceedings. Many OF the
leading Sunday scnool workers were present.
Yesterday morning the Rev. Dr. L. r. Townsend,
the author OF '.Credon delivered q powerful and
eloquent lecture on 1.-THE Sunday School and the
Scientists." The audience vi as enthusiastic, and
repetition Of the lecture has been called for. John
b. Cough spoke with great power In the afternoon
to about 5000 persons. Dr. G. II. Fowler. Of Chi
we're storm passed over the grounds at noon, but
did no damage. People are coming IN from All
secuons. I. De Witt Taimage viii preach next
wednesday.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
RAIN AND FLOOD.
Heavy Downfall from tho Clouds
Throughout New Englsnd-Rai1way
Trains Ploughing Through the Water.

Throughout New Englsnd-Rai1way
Trains Ploughing Through the Water.
NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, August g. 1874
Rain has fallen necessarily oil day. II began last
evening about six O'Clock, continued throughout
the night, drenching the streets OF the city and
outlying the highways outside the city limits. and.
with the exception OF an hour or so, when the sun
came out very hot has continued till the present
wrtting-six O'Clock P. N. A peculiartty Of the
rain has been the absence Of lightning, thunder
ana wind, though the thermometer indicated 10
degrees at sunrise and rose to so degrees during
the day. This afternoon accumulated water
came rushing down the tracks. which
are low at the depot, submerging them to
some depth, Transforming that usually sale place
into one Of danger aud disquiet. Shower after
shower added new supply to the rushing mood and
wnen the shore Line express from Boston aud The
Boston express from New YORK arrived, the cars
fairly ploughed through the muddy current and
passengers were compelled to wade from the
depot platform TO the platforms Of the cars. Re-
ports from points along the Souna, nom New Lon
DON to Bridgeport, have been received to the
effect that tremendous rains had falen and fields
are de!uged. Farmers have for the most part
situation as one to result In decided benefit
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
ENGLAND.
Blot and Alarm in Portsmouth-Public Will
Against Municipal Orders

LONDON, August 8, 1874
There was serious riot in Portsmouth tonight
IN consequence OF the pier authorities closing
'thoroughfare.
mob OF several thousand persons destroyed
the obstruction to travel. The police charged
upon them repeatedly. Many OF the policemen
and rioters were severely injured. renewal Of
the rtotlng Ia feared.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
NAVAL INTELLIeENOE,

WASHINGTON, August 9, 1874.
eurgeon John @. Spear is ordered to the receiv-
ing ship rotomac. Lieutenant Andrew Dunlap
"a detached from the Worcester and ordered to re-
turn homo. Ensign John s. Abbott, from duty on
the monitors at Pensacola, and placed on sick
leave. Surgeon Joseph Hogg, from the receiving
shIp potomac ana ordes ed to the Canandaigua.
FIRST Lieutenant James w. Reilly, OF the Ordnance
Benicia Arsenal CAL, to take eject when relieved
(rom duty at the Military Academy at West Point
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
YORK HERALD SUNDAY AUGUST g. l874-TKIPLE SHEET

SHINING ana sorrowing-ths verify and vanltyS =.
TINS gladness and giadiness and see no eooo
SorrowTuly bow my head aud say: -
We are born; dance; we weep;
we love. we laugh-we diel
An wherefore do we laugh or woopF
Why do we love-Ana die
who knows that secret deepr
Aiasi not l.
We toll through ain and wrong;
We hght-and 1y;
VIC love; we lose, and then, ere long,
Stone dead lie
o. lIfe Is all thy song,
endure and diefr
The New York herald., 1874-08-09

PARTS, August 8, 1874
The report that Germany is negotiating with
Spain for the cession Of Santona is denied.
THE WERNER NAVAL COURT MARTIAL.
The Emperor william has approved the verdict
OF acquittal in the case of Captain Werner. who
was tried by court martial for his conduct in the
Mediterranean at the time OF the mtrausigente in
seurrection at Cartagena Spain.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
INTERNATIONAL SPoRTSM TIE FIELD
The Cricket and Base Ball
Matches in England.
Excellent Play in the Presence Of
Crowd of Spectators.
THE ATHLETICS VICTORIOUS AT BASE BALL.

LONDON, August g. 1874
cricket match, between the Americans and the
Richmond Club, commenced at Richmond to-day.
THE PLAY.
The Englishmen went FIRST to the bat ana when
play was stopped for lunch had scored 63. with the
loss OF eight wickets.
TWO OF their number were bowled out, nve
eanght out and one run out. Harry Wright took
one of the Englishmen's wickets and Mcbride the
otner.
When the game was resumed the Richmonds
added 40 to their score, and retired for the first
inning with total score OF l0s.
The Americans then went in for their frst In
ming.
At i've O'Clock the match was suspended and q
game OF base bali commenced. The Americans
nad toen scored As, and five of them were out
THE CANE OF BASE BALL.
The game OF base ball, which lasted two hours,
was won BY the Athletics.
The score was as follows:-
,.oo::;. cho:; L. 3D. Sd "A. Oh Ga IM Ga GA
Esd Ezdd'fsS,;i;:: sseciiins:.S 9 9 9 I 81!
The Red Stockings appeared to be overmatched.
Mr. Parker acted as umpire. The fielding OF the
Americans, particularly their catching, was much
admired.
THE PEOPLE INTERESTED
The weather was nne and the ground In excel
lent condition.
The attendance of the spectators when the
cricket match commenced was small; but as the
play progressed the number increased to about
1000, who remained on the ground during the day
Photographic picture OF the Americans and
Richmond Club together was taken.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
THE NEW TORPEDO BOAT

TIE NEW T0EPEDO BOAT INTREPID.
Expsriments Upon Condemned Vessels
Soon To BE Made at Newport.
NEWPORT. August Z, 1874.
The new torpedo boat Intrepid, Captain Cook, Is
IN this harbor awaiting orders. 1t Is expected
shat she will remain here and allow the Nina now
at the torpedo station, to proceed to New YORK IN
order to have new boilers and other needed re-
torp edo experimenting, when there VIII pc pres
. ent the United States steamer Despatch ana 9
large number of Uncle SANS ofncials. the United
States practice ship Constellation Is also expected
here in season to witness the AFFAIR. The o!d
schooner Uncas and the condemned lgntsniP
COrnfeld Point No. IA, both OF which have been
purchased by the government. on that occa-
sion viii be the objective points OF these huge mis-.
eiles OF modern warfare. A number Of ''boom''
t0rpedoes were fired OF this afternoon IN the
b, outer harbor, presenting magnificent spectacle.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

PATERSON, N. j., August 8, 1874.
About seven o. clock this morning girl of six
teen, named Anna Wilson, living near Hawthorne
station and employed IN one Of the mills in this
city, while waiting on the Erie Railway track at
hawthorne, was struck by an eastern bound pas
senger train and thrown considerable distance.
one OF her legs was broken and she was Otherwise
Injured internally. She was removed to h0spi-
tai. but It is feared win not survive.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
MILITARY RECEPTION.

PATERSON, N. j., August 8, 1874.
Company K, Ninth New York regiment Captain
B. w. Spencer which IL encamped at East Pas
sale, was rendered reception last evening at the
Iyceum Building, Passaic Colonel Bralne, CON-
manding the regiment, and other military gentle
men from New YORK and very large party Of
Passaic people attended, and dancing was kept up
until late hour.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09

The Way to Secure . Bea utifu1 Skin
use GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP daily in your bath IL
opens the pores that ali Impurities pass oil from
the whole skin Instead Of compelling them to work Oh
that Is washed and therefore the only part where me
25c per cake box thrce cakes 6oc. BY mail
tone box, three cakesb 76c. Address u n. CRIrTkN-
TON, New YORK. Agents wanted.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
COAL MINERS STRIKING.
Italian Substitutes Available.

Italian Substttutcs AvaflabIe.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, August 8, 1874
The Vulcan Iron Works day paid their strtk-
ing workmen. Soon afterwards they met In Dans's
Grove and again resolved that they would not 60
to work at the reduced rates. The company have
emplOyed q lew men from Scranton and have re-
ceived an 0ffer from labor agency In New York
to furnish them with skilled Italian workmen,
with an English speakinQ lol eman.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09

n MARSH principal of the late drm OF Marsh d Co.
aud solo Inventor Of Dr. MARoHS RADICAL CCRh
Deformea The old and damaged siocx OF the late irn
placed BY new and i'm stock consisting Irussea
Six Elastic Belts Stockings. supporers suspensories
and surgical appliances ofevery Az the oo
ONCE No vesey street. Astor House. No connection
with any other ohfce In this city.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
MOVEMENTS OF LORD DUFFERIN.
TORONTO, Ont, August

TORONTO, Ont, August 8, 1874
The Governor General and party have been
spending some days on the HIpegeon Raver, and
are now at silver lsiet. or Prince Arthur Landing,
Lake Superior. His Excellency is expected at
chicago on the 14th or l6tn Inst, and VIII alter
through the western part OF the province. reach
ING Toronto annnt tina oath mat
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
SUICIDE WITH AN ANCHOR.

PORTSMOUTH. N H., August 8, 1874
Captain George Tor Charles) Perkins, OF Wells,
Me-, fell or Jumped overheard from his lobster
ooat on York, q day or two since, and as the
ancnOf was gone anu the rope cut 1t IN supposed
Be tied II to his neck and thus committed suicide
by drowning.
The New York herald., 1874-08-09
A DRUID CONVENTION.

ssThe Grand Grove OF America" In Ses-
sion at Buffalo.
BUFFALO, N. Y, August 8, 1874.
The annual Convention OF the Grand Grove OF the
United American order OF Druids OF the United
states opened in this city this morning, and will
continue during next week. The programme for
tomorrow includes q visit around the city. Mon
day next viii be devoted to business, and on Tues
day the delegates Will visit Niagara Falls.