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PnosE-1DYLs NEW AND OLD. Dy tho Rev.
CHARLES KINaaLEH, Canon Of Westminator. Lon-
don: Macmillan h Go.
OF the half-dozen essays comprising this
volume, four may be counted as Ole, Que hav-
ing appeared in Fraser's Magazine in 1870, two
In 1868, and ono In 1867. Tho remainder, bear-
ing no date, aro to be acccpted aa New. As
tho;r namo indicates, all take Home phuso Of
Nature for their themo aud chant her praises in
n1luens language. Tho disciples Of 1Zaak
Walton will find good deal to their liking In
"Tho Chalk Stream Btudies," although much
OF ttho discourse is strictly pertinent to
their English locality. Trout aud " flies" how
over, are common to all countries, and tho loye
of angling has m interest for tho sportsman
that is noyer exhausted. Tho word-painting In
IA Charm Of Birds" il, como Of It, IN Mr.
Kipgabury's best manner; yet few can enter
into his fine enthuaiasms over bird-songs and
the concomithnt beauties Of fold andtforeBt in
springtime. It is only the devout student Of
Nature who can understand TINT his warm and
exuboraut speech ia not d mero shhp6ody.
There arc snatchea Of history, poetry, and
science, lntersporsed thickiy 10 oil these ,dyls
for the writer has been wide and busy cleaner
in tho fields Of knowledge, snd ha Ii fond Of
enriching his subjectB with relevant scraps of
Information from every Bource open to him.
Better still, he loves to introduce, whencyor ap-
tho following, which closes Ills talk about " My
Wintor-Garden:
Az for doing hne thtngs, my friend, with you, I
have learned TO believe that an not act to do fine
them and u for seeing nno things, with you, haTo
learned to seo tho sieh-us weh As to do ne ant5.
The f fancy si that' make good aso oi NY eyea aud
brain In this life, shall see-tt 1t be Of any use TO
IT, 10 s s hns r. IL
In any state, howeyor simple or humble, there will
bo always snt1iciont to occupy Minute Philosopher
whas moro docs he require for time or sternty7
Kccrcations in Popular science.
TIE aEoDbaY OF THE STARS. by Paor. WM-
Estes l. Lauriat.
This little work ia the seventh in Eatea Il
Lauriat's series Of !" Half Hour Recreations in
Popular Science." Ita author, Prof. Wiuchell,
while not protesting to disclose any new facts in
Hcence, has grouped in happy way tho leading
ideas in the chain Of thought upon the procesa of
evolution from chaotic gus to the extinction Of
organic life. He gives the following as tho sue-
cessiye stages, noat Of which have known ex-
amples at the present time in tho visible
hoavens:
Gaseity Matter intensely heated, and only imper-
fectly luminous as In the central portion OF the an.
No Normal meb.iafisy: Minute incandescent particles
in Z gaseous medium. Spectrum Of ouu 10 three
bright lines. Examples IN some OF tho trreao!Yable
Firomst Spectrum Of bright lines on faint, con-
tnuous spectrum as in the nebuls in Draco.
tinuouB spectrum. Examples in the planetary and
spiral nebutm. .
tho pea o} transition from bright aes to dark lines
as IL some resolvnhle nnbue.
srian stage: Atmosphere Of great depth and ten
sion, with decided nucleus. Spectrum of broad dark
lineg in WltA stars,
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HESTER MonLEY's PROMISE. By HEspA srREr-
TON. Now York: Dodd L Mead.
Hesbn Stretton is writer Of uncommon talent
ona thia l.at worl; a,,a lns nroancoa desoryoa -
49,. 49, ...0 .aes "o.A e ~" 49, s 49,
ntas position a,uong "otAs VI .he necona tase'
It's pot Is oleYer'g managed; 1ts lncldehts.
though sometimes artificial, arc worked up with
intonse dramatic affect. TIM cbaraotere ara firmly
da,uootod md t,,o narrative Ia n;oIurs.ouc
1'I:., s"' .,''" '"en,-..a 49, -" :. a..sSr,,..
Will this combination OF merits, IL natural!y
follows that tho readers attention ia PLEASANTLY
engaged, and re may add that many Of
tno sconea .re an nrofonn31v nathalie Tint stronr
asa ..,.:.s ss.'e.. fa st.o ,,ts .s.s..s
nor'e ~ fequ's'te 10 ptoSonS I'LL 'u'0 oo'saS-
al into to"ra,
But there il somewhat above arnueement In
tia story Thero ia 4 moral purposo evident In
Ito ayo,,,tion orf1 II auccae1s n ;pcu1c.t;,o ,
4.o o'o.us,oa' y, ~" i" ouses' ~ 1Aoo.sue
poweffn! though very paahfol lesson' 10 aoais
with that most delicate, yet vital topic, the fall
Of woman from virtue. and the possibility OF her
restitution. It has mado lBo OF no ideal con-
strucions. but sots forth With terzihlo truth tho
awful consequences, extending beyond tho indi-
yilual to tho family aud tho community, Of the
orme agalnet chastity. Unlike "The New Mag
dalen," OF Wilkie ColllnB, tue orring woman In
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IS tH. 1H,31

VERSES. Dy II. H., Author of . Bills Of Talk and
'lllta of Trayel.h Boston: Nobetta nrothosa.
II is but two Or throa yenfs since sketch Of
foreign travel, dated at no,no, and algncd with
tho initials :" II. H." Was printed iu the Atlantic
Monttiy. Tic algnature WIS now. This was tho
first tlmo 1t had appeared among tue magazluos.
Tho spirit Of tho sketch was ~ novel as tho
signature. II was slugularly bright, and free,
And gay, With captivating dash Of courage,
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
THE MEMORY OF A HEROINE.

The noble conduct OF Deborah Stiner, who re.
fused to save her own life by orsaking her mother,
on the occasion OF the burning OF their house, last
January, will be remembered by many OF our cit
izens. The following needs no explanation and
refers to a tablet erected to the brave girls mem
ory, which was formally unveiled on Sunday last.
at Temple Emmanuel on which occasion Dr..
Guthen chose his text from the commandments
"HOnor thy father and tiny mother, that thy daya
may be long In the land which the Lord tiny God
glveth thee" With reference to the courageous
girl the preacher said her days had not been long
on earth, but her memory would long be cherished.
The following Is the inscription -
By this tablet the trustees of Temple Emmanuel
the memory Deborah Stiner daughter OF Jacob
and Lnah Stner, former pupil OF this school, who, in
q eonhagrauon clung 10 her Invalid mother and Ter.
remained only die with her, giving her youthful lite
Of twenty tree will Offering 30 fiia duty Parents
and daughter died at the same time, viz, January S
1874 Those beloved and dear to each other in their
lives were not divided In DEATH Samuel l., 2.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
FRENCH CANADIAN CONVENTION.

The Convention of French Canadian
Societies at Teutonfn Hall-Lafa yette's
Birthday Commemorat ted-What Will
Be Done.
The tenth annual Convention OF the French
Canadian societies opened its session at the
Teutonia Assembly Rooms yesterday The Con-
vention will continue until Friday. About thirty
delegates were present, representing nineteen
societies, located at Chicago Detroit, st. Adams,
BIdderiord, Me-; Lowell Mass, and other parts Of
the country. The Convention organized under
the presidency OF Professor George Ba chelor, OF
this city, while Messrs. p. A. Nvrnandeau
and +. Leiebure acted as secretaries commit
tee OF organization was formed, composed or
Messrs. A. Pare, J. Baenger and +. Boucher. At
three O'Clock In the AFTERNOON the Convention was
saluted by the Gardes Lafayette, under the COM
mand OF captain j. NJ. Dubois, the band accom-
panying the Gardes playing the "Marsellalse"
in passing the Assembly Rooms. The Con-
ventIon renamed In session until four
O'Clock in the afternoon and then repaired,
on invitation OF the Gardes lafayette,
to Hamilton Park, to participate In celebration
of Lalayettes birthday by a picnic and summer
nights festival. The Gardes Lafayette had turned
out in full lOrCe, numbering tour companies The
French Canadlan societies represented IN the Con-
vention are mainly constituted Tor social and be-
nevolent purposes, and the object Of their annual
Convention is to effect union and cooperation Of
the French Canadian element In this country,
with the ultimate though not 0utspOken view to
urge at the proper time the question OF uniting
canada with this Republic. To-day the sessions OF
the Convention will ne resumed, and tomorrow a
general reunion OF Canadians OF the United States
bly, Rooms when questions Of political imp0r tance
will be brought up Or discussion.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
FALL BOOK TRADE SALE.

1t is usual with the publishers to have two sales
per annum, one in the spring and another in ths
fail. The latter, however, Is tho most importans
OF the two, and in a pecuniary view realizes at
least five times as much as the FIRST named.
Preliminary to the regular book sale for the fau
of 1874, Messrs. George A. Leavitt 70.
the largest invoices OF stationery and blank
books that mas ever been offered at one Time to
the public. This catalogue Is devoted exclusively
to the products OF Messrs. d. Appleton Co., who
are disposing OF their entire STOCK OF sta.
tionery, valued at upwards OF 100000 In
this monster invoice may be mentioned
10000 reams Of paper-Owens', Joynson's
pierce,s, Saratoga, French and domestic; 5000
dozen inks, 10000 gross steel pens, 2,4oo dozen
pencils, 1900 dozen States e,ooo,ooo envelopes.
and other stock appertalnng to this branch Of
trade In proportion. The attendance at Cllnt0n
Hall Yesterday was very large, purchasers from
ali parts or the country having been attracted BY
sh,s great sale. Mr.. Walter S. Appleton repre-.
sented his firm at the sale. The stationery saia
will last until Thursday morning when an exten.
siye collection OF literary works by the most popu
lar authors will be offered. This catalogue con-
tains nearly 700 pages
Among the contributors are the houses Of
Messrs. James II. Osgood Il Co., ID. Appleton b
Co., Little, Brown Co.; sheldon a. Co., Hurd
4 Houghton, Lee shepard Scrlbner, Armstrong
Co.; Scribner Wexford Co.. G. p. Putnam'a
Sons William Wood h Co. Claxton, Remsen b
Hafelhnger; Charles Desilver, &c. Also. In
photograph albums, fhromos, quarto and small
Bibles, &c, very large assortment In addition
there Will be about two days. sale OF superb Eng.
lish books, Illustrated and standard works, from
Henry Sotheran Co., Henry q. Bohn and others,
from d. 4 j. Sadlier l. Co., T.. o'5hea, Z, NJ
uanartv. &c.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
ARKANSAS POLITICS.
Closing LabOrs OF the Constitutional
Convention--No Repudiation-The Gu
bernatorial Candidates-The Congress
si0nal Investig tion.


bernatorial Candidates-The Congress
sional Investigation.
LITTLE ROCK Sept 5, 1874.
The labors OF the Constitutional Convention are
now drawing to a close. They have, fortunately
for the State, not repudated the bonded indeot-
edness. wnen they first met they as q mass
were eager for the time to come when they could
repudiate, and the Finance Committee reported in
favor Of the reputation; when, lOi the Gazette
suddeny tackled about and advised them not to
repudiate. The members then began to have
their doubts and ended by dropping the matter
like hot potato. PROBABLY some OF the bold-
holders East could tell what this change OF
opinion on the part OF the peoples delegates cost
THE COMING NOMINATIONS,
Almost all the delegates are candidates Tor
Six months ago they despised an 0ttce.holder, and
now they are all wrangllng and hghtng In one
great scramble for otfice. The Democratic Con-
vention, when meets on the 6th. will undoubtedly
nominate Baxter. There Will PROBABLY be q large
bolt II this be done the Sebastian county dee-
nor BROOKS, and TO withdraw from the Convention
in case OF Baxter's nomination. The great bug
bear OF the Baxterites now Is
THE CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION.
This has contributed It's share In deterr1ng the
Convention rom repudiatng, and has also made
throughout the state until Congress has finished
Its investigation. However. in spite OF all their
efforts, their Jealous followers will commit out
RACES like those which mentioned in another let
ter. 1t is easy to see, II Congress does not act,
what the result Will be. No man who publicly or
privately expresses his opinion, and who Is OF the
party which now supports Brooks, Will be able to
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
KILLED IN A LAGER BEER SALOON.

Coroner Eickhor yesterday held an inquest In
the case OF Heinrich Ellenberger, German, who,
as Is alleged. died from the effects OF injuries sup
posed TO have been received about three weeks
ago while in the lager beer saloon OF Henry Null
Ier, No. 159 stanton street. Deceased, IL appears,
entered the saloon much under the influence OF
liquor and was inclined TO make trouble While
In the act OF drinking glass OF beer he tell back
ward over q char aud struck his head against an
removed to the sidewalk, soon alter wniCn he
rolled UP his sleeves and with knife in his hand,
attempted TO re-enter the saloon, but was pre-
vented by an officer. Elenberger was subse-
quently taken Ill, and died in ST. Francis Hospital.
from traumatIc tetanus
Prom the evidence presented the jury found that
Elenbergers death was accidental.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08

supporters insist ne was In the r1gnr place at the
right time during the war, ana again right IN the
last session OF Congress, on the great question OF
the currency All MS rivals have
A DREAD OF GRANTS REIIcENCB.
Whether he VIII be . candidate rests with him.
SELF ~
"If he Is not, who will be selected, do you think
as the republican candidate f'
''Washburne, now Minister In Paris. He made
Grant General and President, and in return Grant
Will support him. Washburne In Congress was
decided republican, but rendered good service oy
his integrity and his guardianship OF tne Pnnmo
Treasury. While the Commune held sway IN faris
he was the admiration OF every American. MS
generous conduct toward the Archbshop OF faIis
during his Imprisonment gained him the graft
tude or the Catholics OF this Union, he VIII make
Q formidable candidate"
THE MAYORALTY.
''wno will be the Tsmmany Hall canndate ior
Mayor y" ..,
"John Kelly He may resist the nomination as
energetically as he peases; the managers wlil IN.
sst thar lt is an absolute party necessity that ne
should give his name as a support to the state
ticket; SO other gentlemen may stand back; they
need not take any tickets In the Mayoralty con.
DeCtiOQ.V
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION DRAWING.

Yesterday afternoon Tammany Hall was filled
by, a respectable gathering to witness the first
premium drawing OF the Industrial Exhibition
bonds, which event inaugurated new epoch in
American finance. The system upon which the
drawing was made is one which comes to America
with the highest European Endorsement. The
French and Prussian governments have raised
immense sums oy means Of this lottery system
which Is the creation Of the Rothscnids, In
opening the drawing Mr.. +. A. Alberger stated at
great length the workings OF the system, saying
In the course OF the explanation that as each
bond only cost $40, IL was WITHIN the power OF the
workingman and tradesman to assist in one OF the
greatest schemes that New York. considered as a
city, had ever taken IN hand. The system,
besides the foreign accommodations spoken Of, mas
the sanction OF the Legislature OF the state
some time since detailed account OF the plans
of the Industrial Exhibition Company were pub
lished in the HERALD. To restate the object OF the
company tersely 1t Is to build on what Is now
known as the seattle yards" between lO0th and
Io3d streets q crystal palace which Is to serve
a perpetual museum for the industries or the ma
tion. IL Is hoped to have the buildings finished In
1876, so that all the specimens which Will have
been at Philadelphia can be brought mere ana leit
forever as monument to American Industry.
In the 100 prizes drawn yesterday The following
major ones
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
THE POOR CHILDREN.

Close OF tho Summer Excursions-Stats-
mont OF the Trustees.
To THE EDITOR or THR HERALD:-
Tho trustees of the Poor Children's Excursion
Fund having ended their work for the present
season beg to submit the following statement,
showing the number OF children who have psrsiot-
pated in the excursions and the expenditures IN.
Cured Number OF excursions, IL; number o(
boys, 17,1s8; number OF girls, 6,76l Total, % szs.
Total expenses, $50 83-Or about 81 cents for
each child.
The subscriptions, including $542 43 carried over
rom last years fund, have announced to So 5s4 30:
expenditures above, S. $50 SO; balance, $7a3 ~,
which mas been placed to the credit OF next years
fund.
The trustees return their warmest thanks to tho
public for the generous support and c0nndenco,
which have enabled them to conduct work pro-
teria good. The favor shown 10 IL IN the past en-
cOurages them to hope tnat the poor chlldren's
excursions may be numbered permanently among
the deserving Charities OF this city.
They cannot close their report without Q reco9-
milton OF tue services OF Mr.. George +. Williams,
the manager, whose unpaid and disinterested
efforts have contributed SO largely to the success
OF the excursions. No evidence OF Mr.. Wiiliams'
excellent management could be stronger Or moro
gratifying than the fact that not an accident has
occurred to one OF the thousands OF children In
trusted to his care. The most careful economy
vouchers of every item have been rem
dered and examined BY the trustees
An ackno wledgment Is dne also to the members
of the police Orce for their aid In the distribution
OF tickets and lor their attendance at the excur-
sions, as well as to the physicians and others who
have volunteered their services.
The knowledge OF the pleasure conferred on sne
children OF the poor by these happy events In their
cbeerless lives Will, without doubt. be the best
recompehse to those who have so kindly supported
the undertaking. nt
WILLIAM BUTLER DUNCAN.(
CHARLES Ii. MARSHALL,
EDWARD KING. Trustooa.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
GEORGE II. BRODHEAD,
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 1874.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.

The Departments to be Investig ated
On the 9th day Of July the last meeting OF the
Assistant Aldermen was held, and, in order to
enjoy vacation, the Board adjourned, to meet on
the first Monday Of September. In pursuance of
this resolution, regular session was held yester-
day, President ]. T. Strack In the chair, and
eighreen members present
The minutes OF the previous meeting were read
and approved Assistant Alderman CLANCY offered
the folio wing resolutions, which were unanimously
Adopted
Resolved That special committee Of ve be appointed
To- 70 8Ssans am 0 Of m the cy IN
erdcr 70 ssseTtan hs mode of business
liable BY made WITH
Resosed that amy By the
mtee the various heads Of departments arc requested
to furnish the same, if in their power.
The mover, In support OF the resolutions spoke
at length on the importance Of the subject and
read from a slip OF newspaper opinion rem
dered by the Supreme Court in such case. He
further stated that many departments acted
clearly In violation OF law In these matters Of
contracts AS for the Corporation Counsels office,
there they will manufacture opinions to suit oc-
casiOns. hence no dependence can be placed there
Assistant Alderman CLANCY also offered the fol-
lowing, which was adopted without debate:-
any this City or ' by the
the sinking Fund be and they are in the opinion Of
Resolved That the President of this Board be and he
hereby authorized to an action before the courts
the purpose OF making test case.
Assistant Alderman THESIS offered a resolution
calling upon the Comptroller for information
showing by what authority certain portions OF the
Essex Market are let lor dining rooms, thus block
ing up the passage way.
1ne resolution was adopted, as was also res0-
luton offered by Assistant Alderman Kelly, call
ing on the Comptroller to know by what authority
The Eighteenth Ward Market was turned into
dog pound without the permission OF the Common
Council
communication rom Commissioner Van Mort,
dated July 80, In which he stated that the paving
ment OF the contractor was received and laid over.
This communication was called for by resolution
OF the Board, adopted prior TO July u. The pave
ment OF Broadway has been resumed.
Assistant Alderman CLANCY offered the annexed
resolution, which was adopted without 0ebate:-
Resolved The Board of Aldermen concurrng that the
ents hereby directed to discontinue
the of the Term mayor, Aldermen and Common
atyn contracts of any and every description
authorized by resolution ordinance Doth II
sary
The Mayor transmitted communication COM
planning that the Delaware and Hudson Canal
Company are violating tine city ordinances by
allowing the foundation OF their new building at
Cortiandt and Greenwich streets TO prOtrude be-
yond the stoOp line. On motion the subject was
referred TO a committee, consisting OF Assistant
Aldermen FOLEY, Wade and Keatlng.
The President appointed as the committee asked
for by Mr.. Clancy's resolution Assistant Alder men
Clancy. Brucks, Sim0nsOn, Keh0e and TheIss.
A number OF general orders OF no public i'm
portance were passed, after which the Board ad-
IOurned.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
THE BUFFALO DRIVING PARK RACES.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 7, 1874.
The inaugural running races ut the Buffalo
Driving Park bid fair to be great success. Mr..
Connor, superintendent and starter. says the
track Is very fast, the field horses superb, and the
running will be extraordinary. Pool sehing to-
night Was fair TOR the first day. In the hurdle
race the sales were as 0llows:-
Granger er..............$6 $50 Helen Bennett.......$8
Donahue. ............. so Mitchell. 8
In the handicap sweepstakes McDaniel's Mary
Buckley and Red DICK sold lor SEQ and Major Macon
$40.
In the "for all ages" Katie Pease sold for 500;
Carrie Hart, $40; Scratch, Sd, and Tar River. So.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
THE INTERNATIONAL RIPLB MAT0H.
me following letter has Just been received b>
Colonel Wngate, the President OF the Amateur

Rl1e Club
NO. ITO GRAyroN STREET, DUBLIN, August 26, 1874
DKAR sik-As our arrangements now all but COM
~ my dnty to announce to you the names OF the
ladies' ana gentlemen forming party proceeding
New York by the cunard steamer scot q on the 6th
prox, from Queenstown, viz -Major A. Blennerhasset
Leach, captain Of the team Mr. j. K. Miliher Mr. join
kigby, A M Mr., D. wilson, Mr. Edward Johnson Dap
Doyle a. Ch O. % %o5tordl. Mr; =. II. Foster, Honorary
John J. Bagnell N.Y. Waterhouse. the Raht Honorabis
the Lord Mayor Or Du6lin NJ Colonel the viscount
Manning the viscountess Massereene and Ferrard the
acting Lady Mayoress of Dublin iss Brooks Miss Hard
ing. Mrs W. Waierhouse Miss Kelly Miss Rose Kelly Miss
n. smthwicke, MI. Edward Bur4e Kelly, Captain No
Calmont -
Ihave the honor to be. sir your obedient servant
W Il. HENRY H. FOSTER,
Honorary Secretary Irish Ride Association.
To Colonel WISGArE, &C.. &c, &C., New York
The question In regard to the hotel to be selected
by the party will not be decided until their arrival
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
TROTTINe AT MYSTIC PARK.

BOSTON, Sept Z, 1873.
There was quite large attendance at Mystic
Park this afternoon to witness the race for purse
Of $500 between the well known trotters COLO
smith Maid, Judge Fullerton and American GIRL
The betting was confined to the latter two' 'udso
Fullerton being the favorite at 25 to 10.
The first two heats were won by the Maid WIN
the utmost ease, the battle being between fuiler-
ton aud the Girl for second place. they kept wen
her out In tina third heat Goldsmith Maid aGted
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
The BROOKLYN Fresh Air Fund.

The brooklyn Fresh Air Fund.-
The directors Of the Brooklyn Fresh AIR FunA
have just issued report OF their aDors in behalf
OF the poor women and children during the past
summer. Ten picnics have been given, and up
wara OF 4, 500 persons-women and children or In
valids-have been taken to Canarsie or ROckaway,
fed and entertained and returned without any &C
cident or nishap OF any kind In addition to this,
many sick children nave been sent to the seaside
to spend the day In care or their mothers, and In
ali with very decided advantage to the nealth
OF the children. This work they desire to continue,
but have lunds to meet the expense OF doing lt.
The total cost Of the ten picnics amounted q