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The New York herald., 1874-12-16
CITY FIRES AND ACCIDENTS.

fire occurred late on Monday night in the
basement OF No. 81 Watts street, occupied a a
grocery store by Michael Roach. The loss on the
stock IS estimated at 5000, while that on the build
ing Is $500.
Some children playing with matches In room
on the second floor Of No. 1N East Broadway set
IRE to some bedding. The flames and water
damaged furniture to the value Of 500, and the
building In the sum OF $3.50.
Early yesterday morning flre broke out In the
store Of Messrs. Wilson d Hinkle, publishers, st
No. % Bond street. 1t originated from an over.
heated hue, and caused damage to the STOCK Of
$4,000 The damage 70 the building Is estimated
at $1,00O.
The water pipes 10 the tenement No. $50 Pearl
street became frozen yesterday. and the occuA
pants oil the dwelling undertook to thaw them.
with llghted papers. The fire caught some wood.
work work around the pipes, and caused damage ot
John n. Williams. a homeless man. was found
lylns SICK in vacant store at No. ~ Bowery yes
terday afternoon He was sent TO Bellevue Hos
pital.
John Gatoorn, aged thirtytwo years, was "sky.
larklng" with some friends IN Drick wagon, At
the corner OF Fifteenth street and avenue A,
when he fell to the pavement and cut MS head
lie was taken TO Bellevue Hospital.
Christian Jacobs perched himself on fence ~
No. 442 Pearl street yesterday afternoon put did
not 81 ay there long enough 10 slug out lin Sit
ting on the Stlle Mary Tie feit up0a the pave
meat ard fractured his thigh and wrist
The New York herald., 1874-12-16
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART.

The reception at the Metropolitan Art Museum
last night brought together the wealth and beauty
OF the metropolis. Year by year these receptions
are growing into an institution which promises
the best result for the art culture OF our people.
The loan collection ls o real blessing
to the general public, because 1t places
the private treasures OF the wealthy at the SER
vice OF the community. In most cases these works
from private galleries are gems Of art, ana they
are especially valuable as educators OF the public
taste. We find here works OF contemporary mas
ters that just lily the lame they have acquired and
make Us wonder where the numerous W rks sold
In their name by unscrupulous persons possi-
bly, come from. That numerous class among
us no purchase works OF art on the reputation
of name can visit the Metropolitan Art Museum
thentic works by artists worldwide reputation.
BY fsex M WY q 9s
the class OF sharpers VINO at present trade on their
simplicity and grow rich on tneir ignorance. There
can be no better investment than the
no no ' worse investment than the purchase Of
bad or iraudulent art works. Only those intl-
mately acquainted with the subject are aware
are pamed of on persons whose detective
taste and want OF tn. the higher art RTE, educa,
possessor Of works BY Won Bremen TO study
lent by the Hon. E. b Morgan, which EXHIBITS the
artist in his best style, without the hardness and
metallic effect tnat we md IN the usual run OF
trade p. .ctures that dow, or are supposed to now,
from his prolific easel Troyon, too. IA represented
by canvas OF no pre,ensiOn but OF immense
worth. 1t represents "a Cow and Sheep" and In
the strength and mastery breadth Of Its handling
reveals az once the touch OF genius. There are
number Of other works equally deserving OF at
ample In order that the public may appreciate the
lull value OF q collection like that which ls now
placed on exhibition.
We regret tosay tnat equal care has not been
exercised In the admission OF the sculpture.
There were several works on exhibition which,
from circumstances connected with them, ought
never TO have iound place In the Museum. But
This we ieel has been simply an error OF judgment
ON the part OF the managers, arising from want OF
correct information. We have every confidence
tnat once the attention Of the trustees Is called
to this error, 1t will be Immediately rectlfed.
The New York herald., 1874-12-16
OBITUARY.
william Combe.

william Combe, OF Jordan, veteran OF the war
of 1872 well known in Central New York, died q
few days ago at the residence or his son, at Ar
lington, Mlch Mr.. Colnbe was born at Springfield,
in Otsego county, in 1885, HIS iather was Samuel
Combe, OF Revolutionary fame. The Combes were
conspicuous figures on the border in the early
days OF the Northwest, all OF the six sons OF
Samuel Combe mlngling in the conflicts OF that
period. One OF them was q giant who disap.
peared after an ARRAY with the French, near De-
troit, fifty years ago. Only one brother IS now
known to survive. Charles resident of Brooklyn,
VINO was two years older than William. In the
war OF 1912 william Combe was very active. He
entered Captain Harris company of light dra-
gOons early IN the war and participated IN the
battles oi Chippewa, Eundy's Lane, Fort George,
Niagara, Queenstown Heights, Sacketrs HarD0r
and sandy Creek At the close OF the war he settled
at Jordan, in Oncndaga county, but he was always
oi restless disposition and often said he would
prefer TO die at the point OF the bayonet. After
the breaking out OF the rebellion his sons entered
tue army, wnen he too, though an old man,
shouldered his musket and I0ugnt in the great
battle OF Antietam, as he said 10 throw his lie
away. But ne survived every danger and died in
his Ded at q green old age.
The New York herald., 1874-12-16
GENERAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH.

WASHINGTON Dec. 15, 1874.
The Pacific Mail Investigation-Irwfn
Too Nervous to Testify Before the Com
mittee OF Ways and Means-Hinted
Charges of Discrimination.
The Ways and Means Committee assembled this
morning at hal-past ten O'Clock and proceeded to
hold brief secret session. at which was decided
to recommend an adjournment OF Congress from
the Wednesday before Christmas to the Tuesday
after New Years.
Sergeant-at-Arms Ordway reported having exc,
cuted the order OF arrest or Irwin In New York
and the latter's presence In this city; also that
Irwin was said by mis- attendants to be not in q
condition TO appear before the committee to-day.
The committee then ordered the Sergeantat-
Arms to bring Irwin at once TO the committee
room II physically able to appear, and the doors
were opened shortly after eleven O'Clock.
Mr. Rufus Hatch obtained permission to correct
a statement in his testimony OF Saturday. that he
had never met Irwin except once, when in con-
versation with Mr.. sage. He now remembered
that he was introduced to Irwin In 1872 in the
banking house of Musgrave h 60.
Gardiner ]. Hubbard stated that he had an in
tervlew with Irwin last evening, and although the
latter was apparently well when they met, yet ne
soon exhibited symptoms OF extreme nervous
ness and ex ctabe state or mind, which MADE it
apparent to Mr.. Hubbard that ne ought not to go
before the committee to-day. Mr. HuDDarI said
Irwin was an oflcer in the army during the war,
when he contracted q long illness and had
never since known perfectly well day.
Moreover, about year ago, he had been thrown
from q carriage In San Francisco, and his
skull broken on o street car rail. He had known
Irwin for number OF years, ana knew him so
well that he felt sure last night that Irwin would
run risk OF his Lie by attending the meeting this
morning. aud 30 ADVISED Irwin; but the latter,
although by that time almost unconscious from
headache replied that he must and would appear
for examination to-day.
in reply TO an inquiry by Mr.. Beck, Mr.. Hubbard
said that Irwin saw no one else last evening ex-
cept Mr.. Chapman, his regular counsel. The latter
corroborated Mr.. Hubbard's account OF TWINS
physc and mental condition, ana the strong de-
sire to give his testimony without unnecessary
delav. whereupon Mr. Beck suggested that the
committee had better instruct the Sergeant at
him and give him chance TO get well. To him
(Beckl the whole thing looked like playing fast
and loose, In his opinion counsel ought not be
heard or allowed for Witnesses and he did not be-
lieve Irwin would be half as much excited by an
examination by the committee as by his own
c0un sell
Mr.. Kasson thought the statement OF physicians
as to Irwln's physical condition would be more in
order than those OF lawyers.
Chairman Dawes stated that Mr. Center, o pri-
vate clerk OF Irwns, was present and nigh. be
examined, If the committee wished, while await
Ing TWINS arrival: put Mr.. Wood and otner men,
The New York herald., 1874-12-16
THE INTERCOLLEGIATE CONTEST.
Meeting Of tho Committee OF Arrange
m


meeting OF the Committee OF Arrangements OF
the Intercollegiate Literary Association was held
yesterday at No. 81 Waverley place. 1t was re-
ported that the Academy OF Music had been en-
gagged for the 7tn OF January for the contest, and
that william M. Evarts had been invited to pre-
slde the entries for the contest closed yesterday
six colleges only conlormed to the con-
dtions, the others refusing to join because
they had not sufficient time to make the
necessary preparations for successful
competition. the following are the names OF the
colleges and their representatives and the order
in which they will speak :-Lafayette. n. II. Lar
zelere. Easton. Pa; Williams, w. d. Edmunds,
Utlca N. "; Rutgers, James .Kemlo, Brooklyn,
n. Y; New YORK University, J. =, romnson, New
York; Princeton, w. ID. Nicnols, Philadelphia: !:
Cornell, James v. ClucK, Niagara Falls. 1t has
been decided to allow each oil the colleges two ora
tors, owing to the small representation, and in
response to sucn notice Williams College has
chosen @. b. HuDbell and Princeton S. M. Miller
second represent tatives. The value or the prizes
that are to be given Will amount TO $500, and 1t is
the intention to make the first prize symb0lical
one, and, accordingly 1t viii be silver bay
wreath, and the successful competitor ts to be
known az the "Wreath Manu.
The New York herald., 1874-12-16
Rev. Father IT. r. O,Keefe.

Rev. 7. Il. O'Keeie. q Clergyman OF the Catholic
Church, died suddenly, OF heart disease. at the
house OF a friend near Niagara Falls, on Saturday,
the 18th inst He went out after supper Tor
walk, and during the moments OF exercise became
faint. and having been taken back TO the house
expired IN few moments. For the past six years.
until short time since. he was the pastor OF st.
Agnes Catholic church In Avion, Livingston
county N. Y. His health falling him,
he went to Europe where he remained
about three MONTHS returning few
weeks since. 1t appears that his Journey did not
have the desired effect. His health has been very
poor since his return and he was obliged to rest
rom active pastoral duty. The reverend gentie-
man was very well known and greatly esteemed
In Rochester and the surrounding neighborhood.
The New York herald., 1874-12-16
DISEASE IN NEW YORK.
At the regular meeting Of the Board OF Health
yesterday the Registrar OF Vital Statistics made

BUREAU or VITAL STATISTICS Dec. lh 1874
The total number Of deaths reported i'll this city tho
week ending on Saturday, the 18th inst. was 47H of
which % in public institutions 1876 OF children
under five years OF age and 81 were OF persons seventy
years old and upward.
Bronchitis and pneumonia were charged with So
deaths last week and rs the previous week Phthisis
caused l59 deaths in the two weeks. Diphtheria
charged with 81 and ~ deaths In the successive weeks
smallpox with 20 and "a successfully, scarlatna with
and u, mcmbranous Group with 10 and Is IN the re-
spectivc weeks The death rate In the week ending
the 9TH inst equal lOOJ annually and last
ELISHA HARRIS. NJ D.,
Registrar Of Viiai Statistics
The following Is q comparative statement OF
contagious diseases reported Ior the two weeks
ending December II, ls74:-
The New York herald., 1874-12-16
Louis II. FOote.

Louis T. Foote, paying teller OF the City Bank In
Wall street, came to his death by jumping from
car on the Central Railroad OF New Jersey, near
Elizabeth. 1t is supposed he oversight himself,
passed his station and jumped from the train be-
fore being fully conscious or the speed at which 1t
WAS going. The deceased was the son OF f. W. Foote,
editor OF the Elizabeth Journal, anu brother oil y.
w. Foote, Jr.. memAer OF the house OF Jonn ].
Cisco Son. AS business man nc had an excel
lent record.
The New York herald., 1874-12-16
BROOKLYN.

A hre last night In Libby Clark's oil works. at
the corner OF Dikeman and Ferris streets, caused
damage to the amount Of 5000.
ship carpenter, named John Maloy. while ar
work yesterday on the schooner Mabel Dent, lying
in the Atlantic Basin, Iel into the mold and frac-
tured his skull. HIS injuries are probably fatal
The New York herald., 1874-12-16

General; Charles F. Conant Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury; Benjamin Moran, at present
Secrets OF the Legation IN London to be Minister
signed; David Thompson, oil ONO, Interpreter to
the Lega ion in Japan; Thomas Hilhouse, Assistant
Treasurer, New York; w. f. Bonzano, Superin-
tendent OF the Mint at New Orleans; Wicknam
Hoffman, Secretary OF Legation at London;
Robert K Hit, OF Illinois, Secretary OF Legation
at Paris.
The New York herald., 1874-12-16

Dion-24, 40, 81, 81, a. 20, 35, a.
UDassy-29, 81, 20, n, 20, 81, 20, "a 1877.
AVERAGE.
Dion, 9 65-72; Ubassy, o 64-73
Time OF game-rwo hours and flfty-six minutes
The game will be resumed TINS evening at eig
O'Clock at the same place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
CALEB CUSHING'S NOMINATION.

FURTHER COMMENTS on GEN. GRANTS SECOND
We fear that the President has chosen an
indifferent ChietJustice and lost rstclass Minister TO
Spain.-lChicagO Tribune Und)
We have no hesitation in saying that in our
opinion the nomination is one not fit to be made-lIn-
dianapOlis Journal tRep)
As an author, orator. and jurist, he stands
high, aud his opinions from the Bench VIII do no dls
credit to the ermne OF the distinguished Bench 20 which
he has been elevated-lst. Louis Republican (lnd)
The President of the Charleston Convention
OF the Chief Justice Will be curious spec
tace, if inspiration to strict Republicans.-lCln
cnnati Commercial tInd)
The appointment is far above Grants aver
age. Mr. Gushing IL an able lawyer, profound 1urls
and withal "A statesman He Will shed ulster on the
Supreme Bench.-(Cinclnndt Enquirer (Dem)
Mr.. Gushing is a man of much intellectual
versatility. and he has been versatile in his poi
cal attachments in all his political ife.-lCincinnat
Gazette (ltepJ
One thing is certain, that the position has
been given TO profound lawyer and an eminent Juris
eral acceptance from the bar and the peopie-Louls
vile Courer-JOurnal (Dem)
In our opinion, the nomination is mistake
Fl Louisville Commercial (RepD
His ability acknowledged there is little to
be said in his favor. Nevertheless 1t is better uomna
lion than could be reasonably expected from the
present Cher Executive-lC Chicago Times und)
The Presidents second choice WILL we ven
predict be received with general satisfaction by
men OF all parties. Detroit Tribune (SepD
No foOishness now on the part of the Sen
ate but let Cushing confirmed at once Nash
vile Banner (Dem)
He is man of great learning and ability
and will adorn the Supreme Bench- Nashville Union
aud American (Dem)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
A CHICAGO woRKINGMEN's PLATFORM.

CHICAGO, Jan. IA large meeting of work.
ingmen was held here last evening, at which plan OF
organization the workingmen's party was adopted.
together with q platform, Of which the following are
points
No more legislation for monopOles the repeal OF all
existing laws that favor monopoes all and means
OF and communication sucn as railroads,
canals and telecraphs managed and operated BY
the state or community State and savings banks and
FIRE companies be established and controlled
by the state repeal OF the contract system SO far as
relates public works. the amendment OF the laws re-
atiye to the recovery OF wages by suits Justice 10 be
impartialy ana speedily administered all suits for the
recovery of TO be decided within eight days inc
abolition leasing labor 10 companies or lndlyid
uas prisoners employed by and in behalf OF the
state only; compulsory education OF all children be
tween the ages OF and years the purchase OF chill
drens labor under IA years OF age to be prom
direct payment all public officers and the abolition OF
oil fees officers who violate official duties TO have their
nowers recalled voters elect officers To I'LL positions
Vacated by recalled officers the establishment VI
association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
PERSONAL.

An elegant little steam yacht is building in
England for the Khedve OF Egypt
Marshal Bazaine was accompanied by his
eldest son and two nephews to his island home
Mr. Frank Simmons. the sculptor, has re-
turned from Rome brief visit to his home in Maine
Acknowledgement Pratt of this State has
appointed Mr. Charles 8 Fairchd, wellknown lawyer
OF Albany, to be his deputy
EThe splendid Iona cross erected III Scotland
over the grave OF Flora Macdonald was broken 10
pieces during "A fearful gale last month.
Marshal MacMahon has recalled NJ. Lam
rey the French ambassador to the Swiss Confedera-
ton evidently because OF his Republican principles
The Marquis Chennevieres. tho new Dircc-
tor of the in France. has produced number
OF works Of various kinds. written under many
IS five different names.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
CHANGES AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY

ITHACA, n. Y, Jan. 9.-The opening OF the
University after the vacation brought back most VI the
old students and unusual number OF new applicants
Two additions been made TO the faculty. Prof. ROD
erts being pponed the chair of Agriculture, vacant
since this college year began while Hjalmar Hlorth
Bovesen the wellknown Swedish novelist, Is made As
sistant Professor North European Languages Work
has lust begun tho gymnasium which, with the sage
College for women and the Sage Chapel. now fast ap
preaching complexion will form the ninth building OF
Inc University proper. This gymnasium VIII DO very
unpretentious in style and appearance the funds nav
ing come almost entirely from the voluntary c0ntrbu-
tons OF professors and students -
Considerable excitement has been produced mere tnls
week by the discovery that the last WOodford prize tho
highest honor of the was obtained rauduenty
Tnis prize founded by ex-LieutGov. Woodford. Ia q
medal the value OF $780, gwen annually for the pest
Grafton OF the Senior class taking into account Doth ue
livery and excellence. The successful Compel
tor OF 70 obtained the prize more than Tor
auy other reason account OF the ability displayed IN
certain portions of his Grafton, although ms manner OF
pre ,entfng II far from tho best His production was
published in The cornell Rerer and through this 1t was
accidentally discovered that large part or the Grafton
mad been taken verbatim from ono or the essays OF
Buckle which has been print only year. ana mas,
consequently, not been widely read rs most OF MS
works meteorological station has recently been es-
tabished on the University campus. IL communicates
daily its observations to Old Probabilities, and pub
FISHES weekly report. This is said to DO the only one
in this portion of the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
LADY's PROPERTY IN HER FEATURES.

A new departure is announced by Inc
Graphie Having been about to publish portrait OF
Mira Attorney General Williams. and having been re-
ouesed by husband not 10 do 1t announces that
II has yielded in this instance to the
request but in future w under similar circumstance
lated
The wife Of a prominent Officer in the Government
whose character and claims are canvassed by people in
oil actions Of the country IL herself object OF public
and she dresses and herself for levees
she vii the cynosure OF thousand curious eyes,
49, M right 10 complain II her portrait Is shown 10
inn ooo readers OF respectable journal And while We
ins,st npon the proprety as matter OF ethics arc
nmaI, IluR To tbs Legality Of II IN the courts.
irreafter when We have made arrangements TO give
nnrtrait OF distnguished man or woman, shall not
LEX ruucern6I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
LATEST SHIP NEWS.
For other Ship Secs see Second Paoe.I


ARRIVED.
Steamship Republic (Br Gede Liverpool jan via ouseas
town 81 with mise and 10 K j. Cotis .
Steamship Ellen T. Terry saeaf NeTDern ~ u VITO nav" "''n
TO Murray. Ferris Co.
United States steamship Powhsttan from Leses Del -
Brig Halifax N 81 Akeman Guantanamo is DAYS win
- NJ ~ -. IN.
pine wood. - ~ nj, ~, 4. IA,
lumber,
Adde g. Bryant stubbs Germantown ST. hars River days.
with yellow PINE
SAILED.
shin OF barks Bnrops for Sydney
W. Lillian Curacao for Curacao bngs Eva Johnson
for Cardells. &c Fayore ior Bar0sd0es
WIND-Sunse fresh n. W; clear
DOMESTIC PORTS
MONROE Jan l2-Aruved brig Aquines from Rich
mond 70 Sailed brig Soga, for New York
BALTIMORE Jan. 12-Arnye steamships VIM Lawrence from
Boston, Gull ChsresoD hr sarah Wood, from Prov
dence Cleared steamships VIM Kennedy for Proydsuce 0cioros
for Ne YORK; bark Mozart. for Bremen.
sAvASsAH 12-Arrvei steamship Herman Livingston, from
NewYo Cleared ship Dsznr for Bremen sehrs sunny South aud
Stephen G. Hart for Nexfors
CHARLESTON Jan l2Arved steamship South Csrolns from
Pauchta from Cienugos Cleared. bark Ks Had.
ing for Cork, for orders
FOREIGN PORTS.
l2Sed for American Amas Bergensern.
Thorgny southad Trio Brilliant Courier Gen Birch.
e. T. Express Crosby Jacob Pamerson
Poen Forester Abraham Grad Zageb Arrived oct fun
Gabriel and Hoe Arrived out o American pors
Sunday Canute Sonom Volunteer Jenny
Wierchs, Bellevue San Giovanni aud Marianne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
GOVERNMENT REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WAsHISGToN ID. c., Tuesday, Jan. 81 a. m. }
co. h. .lLIsl faLLc hnlLrs

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WAsHINGToS. ID. c., Tues lay, jan 81 a. m.
Synopsis for the past t1entu-f0ur hours
The barometer has risen in New-England,
the Middle states and lower lake region, and IL has
fallen slightly in the upper lake region and in the Mis-
sissppi valley . -,
South Atlantic and Gulf States II has risen in the
Northwest but continues below freezing at all the sta
tons north OF Tennessee and North Carolina Generally
ceBr weather and north westerly winds prevail on the
Atlantic coast from New.Jersey to Maine.
Cloudy weather, with light winds prevails in the
South Atlantic and Gulf States; clondy weather. with
easterly southerIy Winds in tennessee and thence
northward to Lake Superior.
Generally clear weather and light variable winds are
reported from lower lake region aud the interior OF
the Middle and New England States
PTo6dbiitties
For the Southern States west Of the Mississippi River
generally cloudy weather with OF rain, Will pre-
vail with northeasterly winds veering to southerly,
lower emperaue Atlantic coast and rising tenn
pernture In the lower Mississippi valley
Tor the Midie States clear or partly cloudy redher
Min Locer temperature. followed by threatening heather
and Dossbty Ight snow during Tuesday night The vinds
IN this district reering TO norttreserty and edserty
during ne dty. Nth faiiing barometer.
For New Eug gland, continued cold and partly cloudy
weather with light to fresh winds aid rising 10 falling
barometer. .,,
For the lower lake regions and thence southwark TO
the Ohio Valley cloudy weather with rising temperature
falling barometer easterly southerly winds and areas
OF light snow.
For the upper lake region and the northwest, de-
ciIedly cold and partly cloudy weather. with areas OF
snow the upper Mississippi Valley and the upper
lake region. . -, -
There are indications that " norther" will occur
during Tuesday night In Texas.