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THE ICELAND EXPEDITION.

Tho Exploring Party Arrived at tho
Shetland Islands-A1 Well ut Ler-
wick-Away Again En- Route.
Letters from the members Of the Iceland explo-
ration party, dated at Lerwick, Shetland Islands,
on she oath OF July at the hour or five O'Clock in
the evening, have been received in London. They
state that the steamer Albion, rom England, with
the party on board, arrived At Lerwick on Tuesday
morning, July "a. There we're in her seven per-
sons-fve Americans, one En- glishm n and a native
OF Iceland, coming from England The Americans
were Messrs. Bayard Taylor, /. |. Hayes, Hastead,
DR.. Kneeland, Of Boston, and T.. Z. Harris; the
Engshmau, Mr.. II. n. Gladstone, son Of the late
Premier. Professor Erik Magneissen, Librarian of
Cambridge University, England, who is a native OF
Iceland, was also Of the party
The travellers were all in good health and
spirits.
They started from Ierwick at nve O'Clock in the
evening OF the day OF their arrival
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WASHINGTON, July 80, 1874.
and RumOrod Cuban Com Dlfc atiOns.

WASHINGTON, July 80, 1874.
Orders for the Arrest of Naval Desertors
and RumOred Cuban Com Pile atiOns.
The Secretary OF the Navy to-day ordered ves-
sci to be sent Immediately to Punta Rassa, Fla,
with force to capture number OF deserters
who have In their possession valuable property
stolen from the North Allan tic squadron. When It
was known that an order had been sent for in-
mediate action 1t was rumored that new compli
cations mad suddenly arisen requiring the pres
ence OF an American war vessel IN Cuban port.
Inquiry at the Navy Department. however has
dsspated the sensational character ascribed TO the
order sent by Secretary Robson.
Naval Construction.
A board consisting Of W. /. Hanscom. S. Fl.
POoK and Theodore Wilson, Naval Constructors,
Will meet at Portsmouth, n. H., IN u snort time for
the purpose OF examining candidates for Assistant
Naval Constructors.
COlOrod Cadet Smith In His Own De-
fence-Ais Merits Ignored In His Dis
missaI.
J. w. Smith, the famous cclored cadet at West
Point, who was dismissed Tor deficiency In philos.
Ophy, details the history or his examn alton In q
communication to the Ne,o National Era showing
that the report made against him was not for de-
fcency but in accordance with suggestion from
high authority not to allow him to graduate, and
task OF finding a suitable assignment in the army
where he would be welcomed by the white officers
as an oficer and gentleman.
NePOtism in the Departments.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has caused to be
sent TO each division OF the department an order
requiring every clerk to write down the name Of
any relative employed in any OF the departments,
giving the department in which such relative is
employed.
The Postal Car Trouble.
Acting Postmaster General Marshall transmitted
a copy Of the opinion Of Assistant Attorney Cen
era Spence relative to the postal car service to
President Hinckiey, OF the Philadelphia.
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, few
days since, and yesterday received q CON-
municatiOn from MIR. Hinckley In reply.
repeating his old arguments in regard to
the inadequacy OF his compensation He sug-
gests that If the department would advertise for
proposals some satisfactory arrangement might be
made, bur ne makes no reference to his formerly
expressed determination to withdraw the postal
cars on the LIST Of ne Xt month. IL is not generally
believed he will carry out his threat.
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MEETING OF UNION LEAaUERS.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. j

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 3o 1874.
meeting OF the National Executive Committee
OF the Union League OF America was held In the
Continental Hotel this afternoon, Ex-Governor
william A. Newell, of New Jersey in the chair.
Among those present were General NegIey, repre-
sentative of the Allegheny district IN Congress;
Messrs Pinckney, Alexander and Baker, OF New
York; Colonel I. r. Rlch. Of Maryland; Messrs.
Hackett, McQuatde Governor Hartranft and W. A.
Cook. OF the District OF Columbia.
Resolutions Of a secret nature were adopted. A
committee was appointed on national platform
ana an address to be read at u meeting to be held
In Baltimore soon. Various delegates present
gave their views on the subject OF the strength
and usefulness Of the League and unanimous
vote was given on continuing the work OF the
Union League. The committee evlnced consider
able enthusiasm at the prospect.
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A MURDEROUS ASSAULT.
Disgraceful Scene Under tho Shadow OF
the Central Once.

At twenty minutes to one O'Clock this morning
row took place in the lager beer saloon kept by
MIR. Jaumaan, at No. 40 Blocker street. A large
crowd OF persons was attracted to the place
by the shouts Of two young men, who were being
violently dubbed with pocemans baton on the
head by the proprietor OF the place. These men
were first numerically beaten by the infuriated
proprietor, flung In the street covered with
blood, which was flowing fast from their
heads dragged back again and dubbed again.
When the clubbist grew tired he thrust both into
the street with the assistance Of some friends,
then gathered the friends within the saloon and
shut the door. This was going on for
six minutes and no policeman appeared. The
saloon is situated on the Fifteenth precinct side OF
the street. TWO policemen, one from the Four
teenth precinct and one from the Fifteenth pre-
cinct, are on duty In the street. Both
have short posts, one consisting Of that
and Bowery. Both during the progress
OF this riot were In the part OF the street between
80 engaged that they saw nothing Of the disturb
ance until their attention was called to 1t.
the stupid fellow from the Fifteenth allowed
to the station house without noticing them.
Finally both got to the door OF the saloon, but a
could with difficulty be found in the de-
partment They stood IN front OF the
S lust failed i to murder swo men with % locust club
TO please come out and be arrested. The club
man did not respond to the invitation and the
policemen SUNK away Notice was sent
to the Inspector at the Central once That his
presence was required, but the officer on duty at
that building replied that the Inspector had gone to
bed and was not to be disturbed. double murder
then might be committed within shadow OF the
Police Headquarters. Stupid policemen were
blundering In the midst OF the trouble and
yet the repose OF the Inspector must not be inter-
Tered with. 10 really does seem that for the sake
of the reputation OF the department the highest
officials belonging TO 1t ought not to think 1t
TOO much trouble TO attend a most dsgracelul DIS
turbance so close TO the very fountain head or
order. When Mr.. Matsell first went into the
Superintendents chair his first order was that he
should be called at no matter what hour or
the night lor anything seriously disturbing
the public peace. superintendent Walling would
scarcely wait for a second hint in such case
and yet the Inspector who has the entire weight
or the force on his shoulders every night, must be
allowed to rest In peace while skulls are being
| hro
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THE TRAINING SCHOOLS FOR WOMEN.

The weekly reception ut the training schools OF
the women's Educational and Industrial Society
last evening was well attended. Nine. de Ryther
contributed to the entertainment by singing
number Of English ballads in admirable style, and
Miss Fletcher sung couple OF Scotch songs with
great sweetness. Several ladies read poems from
walter Scott, Edgar Allen Poe and Robert Brown
ing, which were received with applause
In connection with the noble work
OF this institution In training females Tor useful
ness and preparing them to become seli-support-
ing, the managers propose in q few weeks to tn
stltute special classes IN cooking under competent
teachers. to instruct dOmestlcs IN the preparation
OF food, well as housekeepers In the art OF pru-
IDENTITY ana economically using money In manag-
ing family table, so as to give 1t variety ana good
usually expended on meagre and iil.prepared
tnhlQ.
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CANADA LUMBERMEN'S CONVENTION.


Report OF the Committee ON the Best
Means OF Making the supply Accord
With the Demand-An Agreement to
Reduce the Production One-Half.
OTTAWA, Ont, July 80, 1874
The Lumbermen's Convention resumed It's pro-
ceedings to-day. The committee recommended
that the association be Incorporated at the next
session OF the Dominion ParSament. They also
recommend that committee DE appointed before
the close OF the meeting to investigate and
report fully with regard TO the best practicable
means OF bringing the supply OF lumber and timber
into accord with the demand, and check the waste
OF valuable raw material now going on by exces.
sive production, and add that they have the
opinion from each member OF the committee as TO
the remedy to apply to retrieve the present
DEPRESSED STATE OF THE MARKETS
both in The United States and Quebec and they
were unan mOus In the opinion that the exigency
OF the situation demands that the production Tor
the remainder OF the present season and the
suing winter should be reduced TO the lowest pos
sible point, and with view 10 THIS end they de-
clared themselves wiling TO enter INTO an agree
either by shutting down the mills or curtailing
their operations in the WOODS; this TO apply TO
the manufacture OF square timber as wen AS lum-
Der.
Hon. James Skead in seconding the adoption OF
the report said the time had arrived when they
must unite together to prevent overproductiOn,
which would result In bankruptcy. he believed
that the production of one half the quantity each
year would result in more real proht than send
Ing out large quantities as at present.
The report was adopted. The members of the
convention then adopted and signed an agree
ment to shut down their mills and reduce the
usual production by one-haf either by that means
or BY curtailing their operations during the ensu-
ing winter, this agreement to apply to manuiac-
turers OF square timber as we'll as lumber
firms which during the present season made
only one raft, who are to be allowed to make one
rait II 1t Is not more than 10000 cubic feet. The
secretary was instructed to correspond with the
lumber associations OF the United States and as
certain II they will cooperate with the Canadian
luMbeEmen " general cartailpaent Ok production,
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THE ENGLISH TURF.
The Goodwood Cup Won by Mr..
Merry's Doncaster.
Roya atty and Fashion Represented
on the Course.


LONDON, July 80, 1874.
There was a large and brilliant attendance to-day
at the GoodwO0d races-the third day OF the sport
which We're great success. Among the distin-
gushed persons present were the Prince and
Princess Of Wales and the Crown Prince OF Ger
many and suite.
TIE RACE FOR THE GoODwOoD CUP.
The principal event of the day ana OF the meet
ing was the race for the G0odwOod Cup, value 800
sovereigns, with an added subscription of 20
sovereigns each, half forfeit; two miles and half
Six horses started.
THE BETTING.
The betting before the race was to on the
field against Doncaster, TO against Kaiser and
IL to against Miss Toto
THE WINNER.
The race was won by Mr.. Merry's chestnut colt
DOncaster
Mr.. II. Saviles brown colt Kaiser was second and
Mr.. Leievre's chestnut fy Miss Toto third
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GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.

Closing Session OF the New York State
Encampment at Penn Yam.
PENN YAM, N. Y, July 80, 1874
The session to-day OF the State Encampment OF
the Grand Army of the Republic was more fully at
tended than yesterday. The reports OF the de.
partment oficers were presented. and all showed
the order to be in nOurishing condition. Seven
new posts and over 1900 members having been ad.
ded during the past six months Among other
resolutions adopted was the following, viz
Resolved THAT thanks of Grand Army of the Re
public be, and the hereby rendered TO all who
aided in securing the OF the laws increasing the
pe sons wounded soldiers OF our land, and
especially Comrades Stewart L. WO0df0rd and Clinton
D. Douga for their unring and successful! efforts in
securing the passage OF law granting pension to Com
rade Edward Jaradine, commander OF this department
The encampment adjourned this afternoon at
four O'Clock after Q harmonious session, to meet
in annual session at Rochester in January next.
THIS evening banquet is TO be given the dele
gates, and Tomorrow they take steamboat ex-
cursion on Kenka Lake, visiting the wine cellars
at Urbana and Hammondsp0rt.
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+ r A N @ E.
The Assembly Committee Recommends
a Legislative Recess.
I'm IMPORTANT DEBATE EXPECTED.

PARIS, July 30, 1874
In the Assembly to-day the committee having
charge OF the subject reported iavorably
on the proposition for a recess ana recommended
that 1t begin on the 9th OF August and continue
to the 30th OF November. The debate on this re-
port will occur on Friday and is likely to be very
important NM Gambetta and Simon will be
among the speakers.
OPPOSITIONIsT DIsTRUsT OF THE MONARCHIsTs.
At the same time, it is said, the Left will renew
the Interpolation on the subject Of the recently
exposed monarchcal ntrigues, and will ask for the
removal OF the state OF siege from all the depart
ments before agreeing to recess.
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Indian Attack on Evans Wood Camp
Wild Rumors OF Expected Attacks.

Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Davidson, of the Ten tn
cavalry, commanding at Fort Sill, Indian Territory
reports tnat the evening OF July lS the Indians
attacked Evans Wood Camp, about eleven miles
from the fort. Lieutenant Smither, of the Tenth
cavalry, with body of troops, was sent to the
camp, and succeeded in recovering dfty-two head
OF cattle which had been run on by the Indians.
The body Of one man was found, scaiped and flied
with arrows The Indians made good their es.
cape.
Lieutenant Colonel Davidson says he is guarding
too long line. from Red River to the Cheyenne
Agency and will have TO break up the camp.
Lieutenant Maxon has orders to move down to
Wichita Agency as soon as the troops arrive from
the Department of the Missouri If he had more
cavalry, Colonel Davidson says, he could make It
not for these redskins by operating from Fort Sill
The widest stories are in circulation about the
combined force of Kiowas ComanChes and Che v
ennes moving to attack Fort Sill, but Colonel
Davidson expresses a belief that every man at the
tort would be glad If they would make an attack.
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GAME FOB THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

The second game for the amateur championship
between the Flyaways of New York, and the
Chelseas Of Brooklyn was played on the Union
Grounds yesterday IN the presence Of about / 900
persons. The contest up to the ending Of the
third inning, when the score was even, was a very
fine one, and both mines felded almost up to pro-
fessional standard. In the fourth inning the New
Workers '.got on" a streak OF batting and knocked
Rule all over the field, their side not being put out
before eight runs had been placed to their credit.
After this the New Workers had IL all their own
WAY and won easily by the following sc0re:-
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THE NEW COMET
Professor Swift's Observation OF and
Description Of the Stranger.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, July 80, 1874
In communication to the Democrat and
Chronicle Professor Swift says:-"A new comet
was discovered at Marseilles, France, on Sunday
morning last, In the constellation Draco, the an
nouncement Of which reached me this morn
ing by the NEW YORK HERALD. I COM
menced searching for 1t at early darkness,
and in few minutes caught sight OF the
stranger. 1t is quite large and bright l0r tele-
scOpic comet and has strong central cOndensa-
ton, but, as far as could Judge by observation,
both in the solar and lunar twilight, IL has no nu-
ceus or tan. 1t is in the fourth coil of DracO and
moves at the rate of about one degree day."
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FUR FACTORY DESTROYED.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, July 80, IS

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,. July 80, 1874
The fur factory OF W. A. Il A. M. White, at Dan
bury, Conn, consisting OF three buildings, two Of
100 feet and OF so feet in length and eight
stories high was destroyed by fire about four
O'Clock this morning. large portion OF the stock
was burned. Eighty persons are thrown out Of
employment. The fire is supposed to have been
the work Of an incendlary,
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BASE BALL IN ENGLAND.
First Game by the American
Clubsmen at Liverpool.
Tho Athletics, of Philadelphia, tho Winners
A Large Attendance Of Enthu-
siastic Spectators

LONDON, July 80, 1874
The two American base ball clubs visiting
England gave their first exhibition match at
Liverpool to-day.
The weather was fine and the attendance large.
The Athletics, OF Philadelphia. beat the Red
Stockings, OF Boston. In ten innings. by score Of
IA 10 ii.
THE SPECTATORS VASTLY PLEASED.
The play was much admired and called forth
considerable applause from tAe spectators.
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AN ORGANIZED GANG OF THIEVES.

QUEBEC, July &c. 1874
Two men, named Fl. c. Chattaner and Barney
Deatone, were arrested last night for robblng an
Ottowa lumberman When captured they had
changed some OF the stolen money from one dollar
20 ten dollar notes. letter found on one Of the
prisoners reveals the existence of well organized
gang Of thieves operating in the United States and
Canada
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PAYNEiS WALK A FAILURE.
He Scores Only Sixty-scven and Hal
AIlles In, Haarx

He scores Only Stxty-scven md Half
Miles in Twenty-four Hours
Payne, the pedestrian, failed to accomplish his
feat OF walking 115 miles in twenty-four hours at
the Hppodrome. Last night, at four minutes past
nine, exactly twenty -four hours from the
time OF starting, he had accomplished but sixty
seven and half miles. At this time he gave 1t up,
and the large multitude that thronged the en-
closure took their departure, satisfied with his
perseverance, but disappointed AT tue result. IL
seems that at two A. Nj. on Thursday he was sud
denly taken with nausea, and Tor four hours or
more, although he continued his walk he accom-
plished but little. HIS hrst mile which was made
| In ten minutes and tweQU seconds was ms best
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IRELAND.
a Serious Strike Of Operatives in the North
Bread Shops Attacked in Belfast

BELFAST, July 80, 1874.
There is o serious strike OF operatives OF the nax
mills at this place. The striking work people are
making threatening demonstrations.
Tonight crowds Of them are parading the
streets, and have attacked several bakeries.
The magistrates have asked for 400 additional
nOcemen.
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The Inst Gift Concert Postpo

The Last Gift Concert POstpOned.-ThA
announcement of the postponement OF the LAST GlFr
surprise The public In Governor Bramlettes card.
published below he gives reasons tor IT which Will Do
accepted without question by every one ihe manage.
me Mt in this instance consulting the interests OF ticket
holders and those designing become ticket holders.
have waited till the last day 10 make this announcs-
nen but lust they became satisfied OF tho
men It is unnecessary to review the
which have necessitated this action, as thev are fny
recited in Bramettes caro-. The pr0mptnesf
ana frankness with which the public have been made
aware OF the intention OF the manager will meet witt
the hearty commendaon OF every one and excite suc1
a new interest and confidence III the scheme and the
hat there can be no doubt that on day specified t
last concert will be u full one.
[Iousyie sKy2 CO. Courier JournaLl
foSiroNA"AN' THE PuBI.iC. 0A''D ~
The announcement of the pos:ponement OF the hfel
and last concert OF the Public Library OF Kentucky
the Sth November am satisfied will surprise lew ans
prise Indeed, any other would create dissaftS
faction. With precedent of postponement Of each Of
the four concerts which have already been given thf
that in this by Tar the largest scheme OF tho series ane
the largest ever offered to the world the same course
would be followed and there are thousands al oye!
certain fixed day for the drawing before sending IN
their orders The sales Of tickets to this date have bee4
highly satisfactory, aud large drawing mWht oe had
would enable 10 close out tho remainder a
the tickets and make the drawing full one, We have
adopted the which has evidently been anuck
pa,ed which must evennate most SATISFACTORILY f0o
Now that the day of the drawing absolutely deter
mined there remains further occasion Tor delay ana
purchase tickets send III their orders as will ta1
INV office lts capacity TO accomplish all that
to be tho short time that remains for the sale ot
tickets THOMAS Il. BRAhLETTE,
Agent aud MAnAQof.
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Died.

SKEGGs.-On Thursday morning, July 80 At
4 O'Clock, WILLIAM j., beloved son OF James ana
Rachel Skeggs, aged 21 years and II days.
Funeral from his fathers residence No. 81 West
Broadway, at one O'Clock p. NJ. Remains to be In
tered In Greenwood. Relatives and friends re-
spectfuy invited.
(For other Deaths See Ninth PuJe.l
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SWEDEN AT THE CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
PnrLADELPurA July 80, 1874.

PHILADELPHIA, July 80, 1874.
Mr.. c. Juhlin Dannfeit, of Stockholm, sweden, q
member OF the sweden Centennial Committee,
called upon Director General Gosnorn at the rooms
of the Centennial Commission IN this city ro-day.
Mr. DannIelt has been sent TO this coun. .fy by his
government 10 make arrangements to secure the
necessary space lor exai0itags from Sweden IN the
ExpoSltl0ns
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THE BRUSSELS CONGRESS.
Representative Caution Against Perplexing
Subjects

BRUSSELS July 80, 1874.
1t ts understood that majority Of the delegates
70 the International Congress iavor the exclusion
of all points relating to naval warfare and rigid
adherence to matters strictly connected with the
smellOration OF human suffering in time OF war.
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THE MASSACHUSETTS, STATE POLICE.
BOSTON. July so, 1874

bUoTONf July IVF''
The term of Office OF the Commissioners OF the
State Police expired at midnight last night, and
with 1t the entire State police. At meeting oil
the Executive Council to-day captain George W.
BOynton was nominated and confirmed as Chief
Constable OF the Commonwealth, and Will have
control Of the state police force under the new
law.
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FIRE IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, July 50, 1874.
A fire at Nos. 81 and SO South Water street to-
day damaged the building owned by Mr.. FORSYTH
to the amount Of $40, ,O0O and the stock Of Ingra-
ham, C0rbn May to the amount OF $35, ,000
Both building and stock are fully Insured. 1ho
origin OF the fire Is unknown
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FIRE IN SUFFOLK STREET.

fire broke out last night In the building No. 149
Suffolk street that caused damage OF $4,000. The
house was occupied by Phillips B. Brothers as q
tailor shop. Damage to stock $4,000 aud to build
Ing $500. InsuIed.
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VALUABLE SAWMILL BURNED,
ST. JOHN. N. r.. July q

ST. JOHN, N. B.. July 30, 1874.
Long Barnhill's steam sawmill at Marble Cove,
near Indian Town, was totally destroyed by fire
last night. throwing eighty hands out OF employ
ment. The loss Is $50 900; insured in the London,
Liverpool and Globe ONCE
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AGRICULTURAL WORKS DESTROYED
CHICAGO. July 30. 1874

CHICAGO, July
special from McHenry says Richard Bishops
agricultural works, with machinery and the
entire stock were destroyed by fire this morning
Loss, $4,000; no insurance. The fire was un-
doubtedy the work OF an incendiary.