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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-18
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The Fourth Annual Regatta Of the
Williamsburg Yacht Club - Five
Yachts Capsize During the Race.
The fourth annual regatta Of the Williamsburg
Yacht Club was sailed yesterday In quite lively
breeze OF wind, giving every chance OF displaying
the seamanship OF the crew and the weatherly
qualities OF the yachts The steamer Wyoming
was chartered by the club to accompany the
yachts round the course and made q call at South
Sixth street, Williamsburg, and East Eleventh
street, New York, and Greene street, Greenpoint
taking in passengers at each place. She then lay
to OF the clubhouse while the yachts got into
position. The following yachts were entered in
the race -
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CORONERs, CASES.
An Unknown Man with q Fractured
Skull.

Skull.
Two or three days ago man about thirty-hve
years Of age, apparently laborer, was admitted
to the Ninety ninth street Reception Hospital in
an insensible condition and died in few hours
after admission. Coroner Eickhor was notified
after which DR.. Marsh made post-mortem exam
nation OF the body. and found large amount or
blood beneath the scalp on the right side; large
clot of blood between the dura. mater and SKULL
compressing.the right hemisphere OF the brain; a
fracture OF the skull was found extending through
ing to the spnenoid bone. Death was due to COM
preston OF the brain from extravasation or blood,
following fracture OF the skull from violence or
some kind AS yet the Coroner has no informa-
tion touching the name or residence OF deceased
or where or IN what manner he received his in
clnct, has the matter in charge, and probably Will
be able to have the case satisfactorily explained
by competent witnesses.
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MRS, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

From the brooklyn Unlon.l
At the convention OF the Abolitionists in Chr
caQo last week Mrs. J. @. Swisshelm said that tho
widow OF Abraham Lincoln had been greatly mis-
represented. "Her influence said Mrs. Swiss
helm, twas always on the side Of freedom; she
was always the friend OF the slave (cries OF
ssNop0-and she was the adviser OF her husband
on the abolition question: Mrs. Swtsshem said
she knew such was the case from personal knowi.
edge. iApplause)
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match between the resusctated Olympic Base
Ban Club, OF Paterson, and the Rtngwood club, on
Tuesday, resulted in the victory OF the Oympics by
score OF 81 to Is. The Paterson city officers have
resolved themselves into base ball club. and
arrangements are now pending 70 play match
with the police force nine. R 2
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SUNSHINE BEHIND THE CLOUDS.
from the New York world.]


When Cromwell, ''riding with Lambert, his
MAJOR general, about the neighborhood Of Dunbar,
in the PARK Of Brocksmouth House," saw the Scot
fish army under Lesley descending the hill tow
ards the sea, he cried:--.'They are coming down !
The Lord hath delivered them into our hands ~
These words every democrat In Indiana and ILL
nois may say to-day. To-day the republicans OF
those States hold their State conventions, and
there is not vestige OF doubt that they win
place themselves squarely upon the record lima
tonlsts and repudiatlonists 6s
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About ten O'Clock yesterday morning. Hattie
Louisa Beatty, child TWO years and three months
DID, whose parents live at No. 52s West Ffty-eignth
street. was accidentally run over by team of
horses attached to truck belonging to Mr. Pintz-
ser, and almost Instantly killed. The horses had
Eickhon was notified to hold an inquest on the
h.Ar
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Just after turning the buoy the Foam capstzed,
and created terrific scene OF CONSERVATION on
board the Wyoming. One lady, with husband
and two sons on board the wrecked yacht, tainted,
and number OF other ladies would have done the
same but there were no arms to fall into That suited
them. The mariners were all rescued and the
Foam was towed back behind the Wyoming. The
Gracie Katie and VictOress also capsizcd, and gave
their crews . cold bath. The yachts had to beat
home, and looked very pretty splitting lacks
across the Sound. The wyoming got back to the
Club House shortly after two P. NJ, and the yachts
rafnrned lnllnWs.-
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FLEETWOOD PARK,

The races which were to have been trotted yes
terday afternoon at Fleetwood Park were post
poned until tomorrow friday, when, weather
permitting the horses will be started at three
O'Clock sharp. The rain OF yesterday morning
rendered the track very heavy, and In many places
there were two inches OF water. Tie postpone
ment was quite disappointment to many visitors.
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The Lanthier capsized Just as she rounded the
home stakeboat. Mr.. Alexander, or Greenpoint
of1ciated as judge The Mevlna, Sorceress Dolly
Warden, Orient, 8. NJ Rogers and N. Buckbie won
prizes IN their respective classes. IN
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AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB.


FOOT SeIIIn8 IAst Evening"
or the five events set down on the programme to
come on at Jerome Park to-day but two will be
contested. This unfortunate result arises from
the fact that Kad, with 81 lbs. up, win walk over
and half; that Whisper, 90 lbs, Will walk over
for the purse Of $500. one mile three quarters,
and that the Members Cup one mile and an eighth,
Jailed TO fill. The remaining races are--frst, the
purse OF 5000, Tor -year-ods, FLIES TO carry
los pounds, with an allowance for be ten madens
and penalties for the winners OF the With ers', Bel
mont or LADIES' Stakes, one mile and quarter,
for which there were but two responses-V Wanda
a Handicap Steeplechase, purse OF $500, or which
lite, los pounds, and Christine, 100 lbs; next,
$500 goes to the second horse about two miles and
half which will doubtless bring to the post Tam
many 161 lbs; Bullet. 1866 lbs. henrietta, 1876
lbs, and Electric, 1873 lbs. Pools were sold on the
being as iollOws:- 9 ~
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WEST SIDE PARK.

Owing to the frequent showers In that section
Of Jersey City yesterday afternoon the Three Min
ute Purse seven enfries and 2A5 race. Six en-.
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SYRACUSE, N. r., June IT, 1874.
the syracuse races were postponed to-day until
Thursday, June Is.
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Yachting Notes.
the following passed Whitestona resferdar.-

the IOIIOW1ng passed Wh1test0ne yesterday
Yacht Helena, B.Y.C., Mr.. +. N. Flint, from New
York for Larcnmont.
Yacht Eddie O.Y.C., Commodore hughes, from
Greenport for New York.
Steam yacht Clytie, Mr.. Rogers on a short cruise.
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THE NATIONAL GAME.
rhe Bostons Beat the Athletics.

The nOstOhs neat inc AthIet1cs.
E. E4 BOSTON, June IL, 1874
In game at base bali to-day between the
Bostons and Athletics the former were victorious
by score o! IL to s. The game was called at the
end OF the sixth inning on account OF rain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-18
FIRST GLASS sLoOPs.

They were anchored in line according to their
class. and at l0h. l9m. a gun was fired from on
board the wyoming as a preparatory signal. There
was fresh southwestery breeze that looked like
holding throughout the day. At l0h pom. q second
started or with the lead, followed by the Rosina,
Foam and Buckbie they all had their booms TO
34m. the third anu Nth classes were started. led
by the Katie, with the Oracle, Dolly Warden. S. M.
Rogers and 8 j. COllahan close behind. The fourth
gun was fired at lob. 39m to start The second and
fourth classes. The Orient was first away
followed Dy the Nettie Conway and SOr-
ceress. The first class were started five
minutes later and the victoress led the Jeanette
and Melvina. The course Tor all classes was from
the Club House, foot Of Eagle street. Greenpoint TO
and around the Stepping Stones Buoy and return.
Passing the lnebriate Asylum the Mevlna took the
lead In her class. The Nettie and orient had q
pretty brush together of Rikers Island. The former
was carrying working and balloon hb ana a minia-
ture topsail, and the latter had large spread OF
canvas In her mainsa. They made very pretty
race together all through the day and rounded the
Stepping stones Buoy bow and bow. The yachts
made quick run down. rounding the buoy as iol-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-18

With such feet above mentioned half the
residents Of New YORK would want to be present
The Regatta Committee have issued the following
circular
YACHT cLUB-LADIvs RACE.
subscription between schooners belonging to
the New York Yacht Club will be sailed Thursday,
25th inst eleven O'Clock. There will be three classes
tollows:-
First class keel schooners.
First class centreboard schooners.
Second class schooners
The subscription will be $50 each for the first class
keel schooners and $5 each for the others The amount
OF the subscription OF each class to to the winner OF
that class. eu.i an
Yachts will sail in cruising trim, with boats, chains
anchors. guns &C. in poson and with ordinary crews.
Club topsa,s balloon ibs and balloon stayails will not
be allowed the object being that the competing yachts
Otherwise than above the will be governed by
the sailing regulations OF the club with time Allowance,
and the course will be the rs that sailed
the annual regatta CT the l1th inst
The start will be . flying one and the time ofeach
yacht starting and arrival home will be taken she
between the judges steamer (which Will be des
Rnated the morning OF the race) and Fort Wadsworh
on staten Island.
The signals will be rs follows
Frst-For preparatve signal, blast Of the steam
whistle and the lowering Of the club flag on the
steamer
Secondren minutes later, for the start the same sig
Ten minutes will be allowed for yachts to cross the
line
Entries will be received at the office OF William B.
Bend No Broad street, until Of Wednesday, oath
WILLIAM KREBS,
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thirty-six to the minute on Peters Island the
Nassaus had lead OF six lengths on the Undines,
and came In the winner Aw
H. 8 ~.
Nassaus .......... 10 40h Undines ..-...... 10 1K
SINGLE sCULLS.
The first trial heat for single sculls lay between
Thomas, Lavens and Hartley, members OF the
Pennsylvania Club, OF this city. The start was an
even one. Thomas taking the lead, with Hartley
second and Lavens last. Before the rrst quarter
was rowed Lavens changed positions with
Thomas got lead on him, which he increased as
the race progressed. Hartley fell behind 80 that
before the course was half rowed over he was vir-
tuaily out OF the struggle. Lavens continued TO
increase the distance between his boat and
Thomas and reached the judges nag good win
ner. a 41
Lavens .....:........ II AZ Thomas. IL "a
Hartey's time not taken.
In the second trial heat only two oil the contest
ants came to the stakeboat Schmidt OF the Penn
sylvania Club, Withdrawing. The heat was, there
FORE between Keator, Of the Harlem Rowing Club,
and Pleasonton. OF the Bachelors Barge Club.
Keator got away first, and in short time settled
down to his long swinging stroke but rowing ap
parently with great ease, winning the hea. in 12m.
g. Pleasonton's time was I'm. 31s. esrtss.5
In the third heat Smith, of the Argonautas had
1t all to himself as liebert. OF the Quaker City
Club, withdrew. Smith rowed over the course
alone in IL m. 49Hs.
SO far the Regatta Of the schuylkin Navy has
been great success.
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SYRACUSE RACES POSTPONED.

tries announced to come or at West Side Parz
were postponed until to-day, at Two p. N.
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- . N -"- PHIIADKLPHIA, June II, 1917,
The following is the score OF the game at base
BAH played here to-day between the chicago and
Philadelphia clubs -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-18
Meeting OF the Monument AssociatiOn-
Preparations for Centennial Celebra-
tion Next Year.

BOSTON, June II, 1874.
The ninety ninth anniveI sary Of the battle OF
Bunker Hill very generally but quietly observed
in Boston to-day. The Custom House, Post once
and many business houses closed at noon.
The Bunker Hill Monument Association held
their annual meeting to-day. The President,
George w. Warren, in his annual report, said 1t
had been thought best not to make any extended
celebration this anniversary-next year would be
an occasion OF more moment aud Importance. z
Hon. Carl Schurz and George w. Curtis were
made honorary members
IT was voted that Robert G. Winthrop be invited
to deliver the Grafton at the centennial anntver-
sary OF the battle OF Bunker HILL on June II, 1876,
and that the Executive Committee be directed to
make arrangements to have the occasion cele-
brated IN proper manner.
Notwithstanding the unpleasant weather the
usual local ObservanceS In Charlestown were car
ried out, the principal OF which was military
parade, In which all the companies participated.
In addition to the celebration at CharlestOwn
the towns OF Barre and Ludlow will celebrate the
centennial anniversary. The soldiers monument
at Braintree will be dedicated, and the day Will be
appropriately recognized III other places.
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THE anniversary OF BUNKER HILL.

Ninety.nine years ago, on the nth OF June, l776
the action most memorable In the war OF Ameri.
can Independence occurred on the slopes OF
Bunker HIN. between the British regulars, under
General Gage ana minute men and militia OF Mas
sachusetts under the command OF Prescott.
Israel Putnam, Joseph Warren and Gen. :
era Stark. Even the school children know
the result OF that glorious days fight. The
British forces lost 1,05l killed and wounded among
whom were eighty-three commissioned ofncers.
The American loss was 145 killed and missing and
304 wounded; but the Americans were forced TO
retreat IL was the nrst action In which the
coonists had been brought face TO race ana IN line
with the British regulars. as the action at Lexing
ton was q mere guerilla skirmish
Although this day OF Bunker Hill may DE sald 10
be next to the Fourth OF July in importance, IL has
passed Tor many years without any celebration
Washington Continental GUARDIAN organization
which has observed the day for twentythree
years-held grand gala celebration and picnic on
the anniversary OF Bunker Hill, at Sulzer's East
the East River. Dancing began at Jour
O'Clock In the afternoon and was con-
tinued until a late hour this morning The
music for dancing and promenade was furnished
by Professor O'Brien, and under green and UNI
brageous trees young couples disported themselves
In the may dance, the blue and bun and gold OF
the Old Contnentals mingling and making rich
bits OF warm colors and contrasting with the cool
white drapery OF the fair matdens who honored
the festival with their presence. Captain John p.
Lansing and Orderly George w. Evans and the
members Of the committee were in attendance
and saw that all the necessary arrangement were
made perfect.
In commemoration OF the battle OF Bunker Hill
the STATS on the City Hall, from sunrise until
sunset
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As there were only three entries for this race the
contest was TO be final. The Gramercy crew,
against whom there was protest e nj tered during
the afternoon, agreed to row under the protest
entered against Samson. The Nassaus had the
west shore, the undines centre and the Gramercies
on the east side. The start was a good one the
Nassaus led at frst the Gramercies taxing IL an.
parently very easy, and the Undines holding on
close to the Nassaus. Before the first quarter or a
mile was pulled the Nassaus had q lead O. about
two boats' length on the Undlnes The Ciramercies
might now be counted out OF the race and an
pearcd TO be only rowing for the sake OF going
over the course. Frank Brown steered the Mas.
,sau boat good course, and held the lead he OBJ.
tanned IN the first part OF the race. The Nassaus
we're rowing well within themselves. at about
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Plot Of ground a. = Magic av., 40 r. Q. or Elwood
st. ipx4Q. Sarah A. ArmAtroug. ,,,,..,......,
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MILE AND A QUARTER.

IS. ..... 1850 IS
HANDICAP sTEEPLE CHASE.
C,fhors~i,,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-02-02
UNITED STATES CONGRESS

Little has been done in Congress dur
ing the week past. The Senate has
been engaged in discussing the CURRENCY
question. whether there shall be further
imitation or whether We shall ever return
to specie payment The strength Of the
argument. and It Is believed. the strength
Of the Senate IS in favor Of resuning
specie payment. but It is impossible
to say what the result will be when the
question comes 10 q vote
The Senate on the 2lst unanimously
confirmed the nomination Of Mr.. Waite
as Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court.
In the House bill was reported from
the Select Committee On the Centennial
Exposition requesting the President to
extend Invitations TO other governments
to De present and take part in the Ex-
position after a long debate the bill
was passed. only four members voting
against it.
On the 23d in the Senate. Mr.. Couk-
ling y \. introduced bill to provide
for the establishment Of ali international
commission TO devise rules for safety in
sea travel Dir. Frelinghuysen intro
duced a bin 70 facilitate the distriiFtu ton
Of public documents By reducing the
postage 70 twenty-five cents Der volume.
and dispensing With prepayment
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-02-02
MORAL COURAGE.

The evils resulting from the want Of
moral courage are scarcely less than
those resulting from moral turpitude.
On the one hand an unfortunate crea-
ture, perhaps 81 wanting in conscience
that he scarcely knows what wrong Is.
commits 4 crime and IS amenable to the
law on the other hand. an Intelligent
individual or community tolerates crimes
and abuses, when q little display of NOR
al courage would prevent the evils Who
are the most to blame if laws are disre-
garded, those who violate them or those
who suffer the violation without making
an effort to punish the offender ? If the
profane man IS suffered to pollute a NOR
al atmosphere with his oaths, and no
body to whom this wicked practice in
offensive reproves him, he is encouraged
to swear, and feels that the practice IS
respectable, 50 long as good men listen
to it without complaint
The tongue Of SANDER may injure the
/ reputation of a toWnsman or neighbor.
and his associates listen to the scandal
Gus reports. without an attempt to pro-
! tect the character and honor Of him who
/ Is traduced. 1t IS meanness or eowardice
on the part Of all who allow brotherman
to be maIigned behind his back. not
to attempt to defend him When one
IS willingto tolerate wrongs in COM
munity. lest By an attempt to remove
them he may provoke the i'll favor of
portion Of that community. he Is not fit
TO be respected by the 0utAsts of socie-
ty. and ne becomes a poor. cowardly
counterfeit This class of men NAV Be
/ found among those who are seeking the
friendship Of all, for the purposes Of po-
litical preferment IN the eyes Of this
class everything that IS. IS right; they
can endure ieenti0usness, intemDerance,
wickedness Of all kinds. if it 50 be that
votes may be had from those who are
pursuing their evil ways. These politi-
cal aspirants willingly sacrifice the good
IN their natures to accomplish an unwor-
thy end When any moral reform is
needed, and those who are in sympathy
with the movement, shrink from doing
their duty, either from the fear Of the
loss Of friendship or from any peeunia-
~ Disadvantages that might result from
doing right. such persons are No advan-
tage to any movement for good The
temperance reform in Vermont might be
more rapid if large class Of professed-
, " temperance men were enrolled on the
side of rum, for they would then be the
open enemies Of temperance, and tenn
peranee workers would knew what weap-
ons to Use to nuIlIfy their influence. As
they now are. their indifference and
want Of courage to do anything. is an
. impediment in the way Of all progress.
If men have any desire to do good, it is
, necessary for them to show their colors,
: and stand out squareIy in the face Of op-
; POSITION with spunk enough to employ
: all the talent they possess, for the ac-
complishments Of good works Then the
world will look upon them as honest,
! courageous men, who are willing to ID
what they are able for the worlds good,
and they will be respected when the
9 towards and dIssemblers arg forgotten.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-02-02
BAZAIsE In PRISON.

Il correspondent VI ting London Tele-
graph gives IN account Of Bazaine in his
prison on the Isle Of Ste. Marguerite in
which he says:
The ex-Commander-in-Chief Of the
Army Of the Rhine IS a prisoner in the
str1ctest sense Of the term, and 10 one
has been allowed TO see him. with the
exception Of General d Audel from Nice,
who paid him visit yesterday, and the
Commandant Of the Gendar1nerie, who
escorted him to the island but has now
left L am inclined to think, from in
qulrIes L have made, that he occupies
the very roon IN which the Man Of the
Iron Mask languished 90 many wears :.
and that from the window over which
the unknown prisoner flung into the sea
the silver plate on which be had Ureyi-
ously scratched his name and history
bazaIne now contemplates Cannes. and
the luZurlantly covered hills Of Cannot
backed BY the splendor Of the distant
Alps It Is lofty apartment and not
nearly 50 uncomfortable as might be ez-
Peeted for it contains fireplace and a
large window, the latter grated, howev-
En- with three strong iron bars. The
prisoner has been allowed a servant
medical man when necessary. and a
pr1est- for whom an altar has been erect
ed. according to some accounts. at the
end Of the narroE passage from which
the cell opens These persons. together
EIth H. de ST. Mars, Governor Of the
fortress, the prisoners family, and Colo.
nel ElIlette, are, believe, all who viii
be permitted to see and converse with
'he ez-marshal. for long time to come.