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The New York herald., 1874-12-08
NEW JERSEY.

There are ninety prisoners in the Mercer County
Jail at Trenton, ana the cry is stin they come
national convention OF Catholic societies Will
be held IN Newark next Washington's birthday.
Business Is taking bright look up In Newark. A
morocco factory which has stood idle for twelve
months will reopen in a few days with 100 hands.
The annual report of the Lighthouse Board asks
for an appropriation OF $4,000 for rebuilding the
Keepers house at fuckers beach, and $4,000 Tor
rebuilding the crib work at West Beacon, sandy
HOOK.
Detective stone, OF San Francisco, took his de-
parrure thl:her last evening from Jersey City,
having in custody John Fl. r. Harmon, who ta
charged with embeZzling 1000 from the Calif0r-
MA Southern Coastwise steamship Company.
The proposed construction OF the Erie ship canal
from the North River beside the Pavonia ferry to
Provost street, will be commenced without delay,
and Will give employment TO about l0oo laborers-
This will prove great beneft to the working
classes during the winter season.
At Gwlng's Corner, Cumberland county, day
or two ago large bird was observed lowering
over mock OF sheep, and finally made descent
the back OF one OF the animals and. driving iss
taons into the necce attempted to ny away with its
prey, when the contents OF q shotgun were lodged
by the owner OF the sheep IN the body OF tho
ieathered depredator. which killed 1t. II proved
from tip to tip OF wings and two feet nine inches
from back to end OF tail.
Charles Conroy, the man VINO stabbed Anthony
J. Comstock, special agent Of the Post once De-
partment, some time ago. as the latter was taking
him to Jail on q commitment OF Commissioner
Whitehead for sending obscene publications
through the Post once. pleaded guilty to
feonious assault and battery IN the Newark
Court yesterday. Mr.. Comstock present in
court and carries an ugly scar across the left
announced that ConroyS sentence would be pro-
nounced next Monday
The New York herald., 1874-12-08

swo or the ear windows. one OF them only about
two inches above the head OF daughter OF DR. II.
Webb, OF Hampstead. VINO was returning home
from visit TO New York. This is the third or fourth
instance In which trains on the different lines OF
railroads have been hredtnto oy careless or Vicious
Runners.
daring attempt At highway robbery was made
at East Setauket on saturday evening about
eleven O'Clock. Mr.. Charles Z. Smith was passing
from his store to his residence. distance OF only
about 100 rods, when he was met by stout negro.
who struck him terrible blow with a cordwood
STICK aimed at the side OF his head, but which ior
tunately struck his shoulders and neck He was
struck down oy the force OF she blow, but was
sun able 10 make an outcry. which alarmed the
nelghporhood. aad his mcrderous assaiant after
jumping upon HIM. became frightened and ran
away An omcer Immediately went In pursuit,
ana before daylight on sunday succeeded In ar
iestng Two negroes, named Paul Cesar and VIII
naih nenry Ihomds, who were taken before JUS
s,ce v. ". rogers. oy whom. after long examln-
alton, they were hed to await the action OF the
t'rand Jury. and IN default OF bail were committed
to the SUFFOLK County Jam. at Rvernead.
Judge Barnard OF the Supreme Court has de-
cided that the regulations OF the School Trustees
OF the town OF Southold Objectionable in three
particulars VIZ. :-RIrst-That the trustees do not
themselves provide the place OF confinement for
the first offence, but leave II Discretionary with the
Justice. Second-That for the second offence no
the general term, ''SoIne place IN SAID town.
Third-That chapter 42l (the Compulsory Educa~
ton acp does not give trustees power TO desig-
nate the house OF refuge as place OF coninement
In any case. The effect OF TINS decision being to
aorogate the penalties prescribed Dy the trustees.
II has become necessary 10 call q new meeting OF
the trustees for the adoption OF different rules,
which Will be held In Greenport on Thursday next.
the 10th inst, at one O'Clock p. M AS similar
rules have been adopted IN Riverhead and south
ampton, similar meetings VIII also probably be
held In those towns.
The New York herald., 1874-12-08
CLOSING PROCESS O'CLOCK P. NJ.
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

Cotton Quiet and Easier-Flour Steady
Wheat Fir m-COrn Firm-Oats Active
and Ffrm-Barley Firm-Pork Dull
Lard Lower Groceries Steady -
Frefghts Firm-Petroleum Quiet but
Firmer-Naval stores Dull and Easier-
Whiskey Lower.
NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 1874.
The markets were still irregular and generally
dull. The decline In gold had tendency to un-
settle values still more SO that prices were in most
cases nominal. On 'Change -four was steady.
Wheat was dun but firm. Corn was neglected,
but with small receipts the market was strong.
Oats were irregular, closing active and firm.
wniskey was easier. Barley was strong. Pork
dull and nominal. Lard easier. Cotton was
quiet and easier for spot" but active at slight
decline for forward delivery. Groceries were
quiet, but steady Freghts continued ong both on
the berth and for charter Petroleum hg her.
which checked operations Naval Neglected
and nomin ally lower.
CorroS-The market for cotton sp ruled dull
with quotations showing reduction OF &c per Id.
~Future" deliveries at decline Of 3l6c., fairly
active. We quote quotations based stand
ard nj
The New York herald., 1874-12-08

snu Keu nIvcr,. .; 40. do, Arkansas Central
Railroad, 8; Missouri SKIES, 1874. l02; do. do, 1878
lo2; do. do, 1885, 90; do. do, 1877 9sH; do do.
1878, 9sA; do. do, 1873, 9sk; do do, 1880. 0sk
funding bonds 1894, o.; long bonds, 1881 to 1891,
inclusive 9sA; Missouri skies, Hannibal ana st.
Joseph issue. 1876, lol; do: do DO, 1876, 90; do.
do, do, 1886. -; do. do, do, 1887, "a; North
Carolina sixes issued to North Carolina Railroad.
January and July, As; do. do, do April and Octo-
Der, as do. do., do. January and July. IL; do do,
do, April and October, II; South Carolina sixes,
April and October 2l 90. do. funding act OF 1866.
"a; do. land claims 1882 January and July, II; do.
do, 1889, April and October. II; do. sevens, 1888.
Iii DO. non-funded bonds, oA; Tennessee skies,
DID, n; DO. do, do. ex coupon, SIX; do. do,
new. II; do. do, do. ex coupon, 57k; do. do,
new series, 81; Virginia skies, new, 1866. 80; do.
do, new, 1867 SO; DO. do, consolidated. SIX; DO.
do, ex matured coupons, S.; do. do., deferred, IL.
MEMORANDA.
The following railroad earnings are reported for
The New York herald., 1874-12-08
The Stock Market Unsteady, but
Prices Stronger at the Close.
GOLD Ill la A Ill Ia.
Money on Call Loans 3 l-2 and A
Per Cent.
GOVERNMENT BONDS LOWER
WALL STREET,
MONDAY. Dec. IA = M

AONDAY. Dec. 7-6 r. M.
The stock market In opening to-day was affected
by strong depressing influences. Pacific Mail de.
~cltned from 41k to 3oH. Lake Shore, Northwestern
and st. Paul common, Western Union, Wabash,
Ohio and Mississippi. Rock Island and Erie, all
participated In the downward movement, and 1t
was not until the second call that nrmer feeling
was manifested. Pacific Mail then showed a re-
covery OF TX per cent, and the improvement in
the remainder OF the list ranged from to " per
cent. At later hour stocks continued firm,
and confident feeling was established
concerning the future course OF prices.
Doubtless the supposed action OF Congress has
had much to do with the uncertainty OF the day,
but IN the absence OF any definite information or
the Presidents Message is net at hand), stocks
are manipulated In the same speculative interests
that have controlled recent movements The
effect OF the onaclal recommendations OF the
President and Secretary OF the Treasury has not
yet been felt, and their respective problems are
not yet studied Hence the wise men or Wall
street were not likely to-day to make Q response
IN any change OF prices that could be traced to
this cause. The Pacific Mail directors to-day
elected William H. Fogg q director in the place OF
Russell Sage, resigned. Mr.. r. Alexandra was
elected president and has accepted.
THE RANGE OF PRICES
Western Union opened at Szh, receded to s1sz
duu ClUoou NJ oz12. ot LOUIS anu iron mountain
declined from 25A to PAN. Pacific Mail opened at
an, sold down to 39h, recovered to 4Ok and held
its strength until the close, when 1t sold at A.
Wabash receded from 3oX to 2sX, ending at SOh.
Rock Island opened at 101H, declined to 1O1 and
advanced to 101X. st. Paul sold at 3SX o 3sX a
S7X 3SX; preferred do at 561a a 81; Ohio and
Mississippi at 80 q 31H q 32K 311. Hannibal and
st. Joseph closed at 2sX; preferred do. at 34s< a
84K. New York Central sold at l01n 102. Union
Pacific opened at 353s, declined to s5X and closed
At the opening price. Erie opened at a. fell on to
26K and closed at 27. Northwestern common com.
menced at Ask, declined to 45H and recovered to
AK. Delaware and Lackawanna was steady ar
107x; G., O. and !. G. at ITO; Panama at Hay.
on the Stock Exchange amounted to 2750O0
shares, which were distributed among leading
stocks as follows New YORK Central and Hud-
son, 7o6 Erie, $4,000; Lake Shore, 49, 300; Cleve.
land and Pittsburg, 100; Northwestern 2e,eoo;
Northwestern preferred, 1,lOo; Rock Island, s,l0O;
Pacific Mail, $1,000; st. Paul. l17oo St. Paul pre-
ferred, 800; Ohios, 1s,4Oo; Western Union, 23 700;
Wabash, 2l,ooO; Union Pacinc 14,4oO; c., G. and l.
O., 500; Panama, 1900; Michigan Central 2,4so;
Iron Mountain, 240o.
HIGHEST AND LOWEST PRICES.
The following table shows the ope ming, highest
and lowest prices of the day-
The New York herald., 1874-12-08
LONG ISLAND.

The Board OF Managers OF the Suffolk County
Agricultural Society will hold their annual meet
ing at Riverhead to-day, at twelve O'Clock noon.
II Is understood thar some radical changes will
PROBABLY be made in the management OF the So
ciety.
train on the Central Railroad OF Long Island,
which left Hunters Point at hali-past iour O'Clock
p. M. on wednesday last, was fred into near Hyde
Park. but whether Intentionally or accidentally Is
not known. number OF buckshot passed Though
The New York herald., 1874-12-08

Wheat was quiet but steady. the sales were about
Snsss u os Ne caoasP
shoss or for wn,sI wnts siS :; % SI No.
sales about 10000 bushels within the above range and
89c. s9kc for new Western white. Oats were rreg.
store 100. for do sacs. Csc eSc. for ssae mixed on
strong tor prime and sold to the extent Of so snshes
81 .; and two rowed do, at 81 a. Rye was dull and
FRricars The inquiry for berth accommodation was
moderate today and the market rulec hrm Tonnage
trades generally held at figures exceeding ship
pers' limits Those closed were at full rates The en-.
cotton at issd 1000 boxes bacon at sos and BY sail
500 busheI: of grain at ga isO bales cotton At % and
clover seed at sos 40 bales nops VIA serpoo or on pr
vate terms, and by SAIL 10000 bushels grain at 9
Antwerp by steam 90 bales ale compressed eestoq At
coaF for e the 'kf hence WITH
a hsnSs C aO Win Of s ransa ee a
leu. at Sac; an American brig, hence to Corunna,
hence 70 ODESSA with os rened do on pr
vate terms, an Austrian bark, from Philadelphia to
Cork tor orders 70 the United Kingdom, with $500
q with Sos bbis refined petroleum az
MoLAssxs.-There was moderate demand Tor domes
yet nominA STEADY value We note Sales IN
lots q ioo oSs q New Orleans a. from 800 s5 per
Cuba centriiusG and mixed, new crop $50 Sc do
cayed, SIC &c do muscovado refining. Bsc- 4sc
En- English ffsUSsds fssnds @ @ r0TsG oesn slSo COO
NAVAL sroRxs-rhe marke, for spirits OF turpcntne
able order the spot could have obtained at SHE
bu. there wss % disposition 70 operate and no safes
rey nominal ih The absence Of Sasines Strained
quoted at q 70 - 20 and the fuar 0rsdas had at hs
The New York herald., 1874-12-08

$500 es. 49, .bc 1loK $4,000 $40 Q, in. us,S
200 s s.2vr G5.n be u6 5000 t'A cur ..... lisa
The New York herald., 1874-12-08
POLITICAL.
FINE ARTS.

WALL AT THE METROPOLITAN PRINTING ES-
~ TABLIsHMENT, IN the Herald Building, and got
your Printing done
L,OR SALE-A VALUABLE OIL PAINTING REPRE-
II senting struck by Lightning" painted BY Robert
o. Wilson, an English painter OF the seventeenth
The New York herald., 1874-12-08

For future delivery basis low mtddrgj the sales have
been as IoIlows-saturday, after twelve M.-No ous:-
ssn.ry 1ss Il s sIsaF
isc ais lssc April y S2ss2c ;s lslec May iSssac
tcej 4 ssac 200 at dasc 100 at Ike, delivery 10.
llSc y! at y s2c 900 at y ii;l6c 2oOo at 2s2c,
al IS 6c 400 at s2c 100 l5c Is lsSc S70S
io al lsc March 200 al lsc go At is ss2c 500 a;
5 & iss q MaS S e % ss IS
Is SIC Total s. 700 Sass Grand o!s 1880 Bales the Z.
5sss baes New Orleans 1896 Mobile, ss7s savan.
nah sz7s; Charleston, 4,s7 Wilmington. sos; Norfolk
dephis. lis Total sos bales This day last weea a,s
81 0 bales. This day last year A,66 Rates on cotton
&c. by sail nc To hamburg, by steam, 1ad. by SAIL
&c. 10 Bremen by steam lc.; by sail, c pre- sseo
I py rio ne sy 'S Ma. @ sa but steady
The Rio telegram was received to-day and considered
fayoraele From the oatporis e we heard Of ,ee Of $500
coffee met with limited inquiry but was only in
lobbing way. We quote Rio, ordinary cargocs l6Ac
prime do. iss C. fsNc extreme range for ots ,s,c
Doc Java goyernmen bags 25c 27c; do grass mats,
minso so. I7c Porto Rico i7sc lsc; COSTA Rics,
savanila, l6c. isc Curacao, lsc &c., gold, and %
FLouR AND GRAM.-Receipts-Flour 25I0i bbls
bbs and 52s bags oats 1850 bushels rye S74O do ihe
market but steady for all kinds Of -four, ship.
footing up only about 7OO0 6bls. at figures within our
quoted range OF prices Corn meal was quiet and
Brandy wine 81 20 81 rs for western yellow and 81
s. 50 ior Jersey Yellow also 800 saeks Of coarse Bat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
CONGRESSIONAL PLATFORM.

ResOlued That it is now, as ii ever has been, the
duty OF the Republican party to maintain the integ
rity Of the Union TO involste TO every class
and condition 70 protection of their rights of person
and property; and We commend the energy and WIS
dom the adminis ration in restoring order IN riot
Of the laws and in preserving the rights Of the
people. a.. Yr.i.o. s.o..s cons+;t,t;on Con.
gross has the power to regulate all commerce among
be several states that the state has the power and
a. IL ts duty TO provide by law for the regulation
10 control Of railway transportation within it's own
limits and insist that the people small De shleded
from the unjust discrimination and extorton OF cor
poratons engaged in che transportation OF the pro
ducts OF the country; and we positively deny that
there Is any desire do injustice TO these incorpora-
tons but only to regulate their management as
TO prevent the imposition of unreaso nsDle bnrthenS
upon the PEOPLE, and out equal justice TO all
g. That the establishment Of reliable water trans
portation and communication between the Mississippi
river and the lakes by the national government
through the improvement of the Wisconsin AID FOX
rivers is of paramount Importance to the people, not
only of this state, but of the whole northwest and
earnestly favor such action on the part OF Congress
shall accomplish that object at the earliest practi-
cable period.
ment as the interests of the country will per
nit but are in favor Of a violent change which
might be oppressive TO the debtor creditor class
and believe that If national revenue shall con-
tnue be kept ia excess of the expenditures, that
fact alone will in reasonable time bring our circu-
lating medium to Par with gold.
5. That in Judgment the most efficient and sat
isfactory means raising the larger portion OF the
meet the obligations Of the government 10
from duties imports; that such duties should be so
adjusted TO make of the amount required, and
fairly distribute the BURDEN of taxation upon all
sections Of the country and all classes Of people. A
tariff for is evidently indispensable. but u
should be adjusted to be least preudic1al to all
interests and to every class and section.
6. That the prevailing public sentiment against all
prohigacy in public men, and against all sorts OF po-
tical trickery and corruption, is one of the most
hopeful signs of promise for the future of our country
and the end that good government and honest ad-
ministration public affairs may be ed to the
people we favor the election to ONCE of but up
right, reliable and wholly trustw rthy men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

ability; thorough investigator into all sub,
ieets in the line Of his Bdsiness; IA clear and
forcibe speaker, an experienced legislator, ana
gentleman of pleasing address, Mr. Magoon
viii necessarily take a prominent position
among the first men in the next Congress-
should his nomination be ratified by the peo-
pie of his district in November next; ana s ns
sucb will he the case we have no doubt. The
people of that district are an Intelligent people
as a class; and they will delight to be represent
ed in Congress by one possessing the elements
of true man, that are possessed by Hon. Hen
ry S. Magoon. He is popular at home. This
was shown in 1870, when he was elected to the
State Senate over Hon. Charles Dunn, then
contessedly the strongest Democrat in the
district, by a majority of about 200 And
this in a district that generally polls from 200
to 500 Democratic majority. Mr.. Magoon will
no doubt make thorough canvass of his dist
riot and as the people become acquainted with
the man, they viii rally enthusiastically to his
support, and give him a triumphant election TO
the Congress ofihe United States. s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
From the State Journal. |

The result of the Mineral Point convention
will give much satisfaction to the Republicans
of the District generally. While, of course,
the friends of the rival candidates will be
somewhat disappointed, we apprehend there
are none, who will not gracefully yield to the
nominee of the convention-Hon. Henry S.
Magoon-a most hearty and cordial support
To aspire to a seat in Congress Is the right of
any man, and exhibits laudabe ambition
Hence contest for a nomination is no uncom-
mon affair; but graceful yielding of the des
feated asprants TO the will of the majority,
shows the true man; and knowing the defeat
ed aspirants in the Mineral Point convention,
we have no doubt they will show the true
spirit of manhood, in doing all in their power
to aid in securing the election of the nominee
of the convention.
OF Hon. Henry S. Magoon, the excellent
nominee of the convention, we will say few
words. We have known him Intimately for
many years; and havea warm admiration for
the man. The more intimately Mr. Magoon is
known, the better be is liked. In other words.
he is one of those pure minded, candid gentle
men who bears acquaintance and improves: in
ones estimation, from it.
Henry S. Magoon was born in La Fayette
county January 81, 1882. He graduated at
the Western Military College at Drennon, Ken
lucky, in 1853, and from the Law School at
Frankfort in 1854. The next year he was ap
pointed Professor of Ancient Languages in the
University of Nashville, Tennessee; in 1856,
he became Professor of Ancient History and
Bellies Lettres in the same institution; and
the next year, 1857, he returned to his native
county of La Fayette, in this State. where he
has ever since resided, and has been sue
cessful practitioner at the bar. He is a ripe
scholar, thoroughly read lawyer, and an &C
coniplished gentleman. AS politician he has
always been firm in his adherence TO the inter
ests of the Republican party, believing it to be
the true party of progress and Reform. An
advocating the principles that govern his ac-
ion. he is able, clear and convincing in his |
manner, and gives conclusive evidei ce of
thorough understanding of the subjects upon |
which he treats. He is always cool and delib- |
.rate in his action; never being carried away |
~ excitement to do a rash thing Possessing /
character for integrity above reproach, both |
IS public and as a private man; superior
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
The THIRD CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.
HON. III. s. MAGOON FOR
CONGRESS.
Press Notices of the Nomination.
From the Lafayette County Republican

From the Lafayette County Republican,
This issue of The Republican bears good
tidings to the great majority of the people of
La Fayette county, to wit: the nomination OF
Henry S. Magoon by the Republicans OF tins
Congressional district for their Representative
in the popular branch OF the national leglsia>
ture. We know of no circumstance in the po-
litcal world which would have given US more
pleasure to chronicle. The reasons which
were given in our last issue, when we urged
his nomination, cause our pleasurable feelings
now that he has been selected by the dele
gates of the Republican party as their stand
ard bearer.
We can assure the party and people of this
Congressional district that their confidence is
well-bestowcd. If elected, Mr.. Magoon will
strive to do right looking only to the full per-
Torrance of his duty for the best interests of
the people, and to their final impartial judg-
ment for his reward. All the interests of the
district will receive scrupulous attention from
him, and be advanced as rapidly as his ablli-
ty, energy and skill can promote them.
We are confident that the convention did
the best thing possible for it to do under the
circumstances in nominating Mr.. Magoon; we
make.this statement in anything but disparag-
ing spirit to the gentlemen whose friends urg-
ed their claims for the nomination. So far as
we know or believe they are all worthy, capa-
BILE aud upright men. H
The circumstances in which the convention
was placed, were peculiar and it required dis
cretion to harmouize all interests. 1t seems
ia. as that discretion was exercised in placing
Mr.. Magoon in nomination.
Believing that our party has worthy can
ddate; that the interests of the people will be
carefully guarded if he is elected, we enter
upon the canvass with determination to do
our duty assured that success will attend our
efforts, when united with those of our breth-
rem of the press, and tbs old standbys of the
great Republican party in the district.
Three cheers for Henry S. Magoon!!!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.

The stubborn contest for the Republican
nomination in the Third Congressional District
resulted, on the l34th ballot, in the success OF
Hon. Henry S. Magoon, of La Fayette county,
The choice is an excellent one in all respects,
and one in which the unfaltering Republicans
of the southwestern counties viii not fail TO
unite with great enthusiasm. Mr.. Magoon IS
not only very popular man, but a man OF UNI
questionable fitness for congressional service.
He served a term in the State Senate IN 1871
and 1872, and was one of the most prominent
and useful members of that body, His pres
enee in Congress will be the first instance in
our history of Wisconsin being represented by
native Of the state. The determined strug-
gle which the friends of Mr.. Hazelton made to
secure his nomination is high compliment TO
that gentleman, for whom it is safe to predict
honors commensurate with his eminent ability
and faithful service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
from the Mineral Point Tribnne.1

This gentleman who is honored with the Re-
publican nomination for Congress, is well de-
serving an endorsement by the Republican vo>
tiers of the District. He is native of the
soil, having been born in La Fayette county.
By the closest application and untiring indus
try he has acquired classical education; by
extensive reading and hard study he is pre-
pared to deal inteligently with all issues that
may come before him as a Member of Con :
gress The endorsements given him at the
polls in La Fayette county attest the confidence
and esteem in which he is held by those to
whom he is best known. On two occasions he
has been elected to positions of honor and
trust i'll La Fayette county by handsome ma
jorties, once over SO popular man as Judge
Dunn. Without doubt the action of the con
vention was eminently wise, and although Iowa
county expressed preference for other men,
we are now convinced that Mr.. Magoon will
receive as cordial support here as any who
could have been nominated.