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The New York herald., 1874-12-21
REPUBLICAN PROGRESS IN WASH
INGTON.

HOPEFUL VIEWS OF REPUBLICAN ORGAN.
The Albany Ere,atng Journal trepublican), Of
Saturday, processes to have private advices from
Washington OF the most cheering and gratifying
character. and proceeds to say
We are assured from sources entirely familiar
with the inner workings and the plans that the
condition Of affairs has rapidly improved since the
are now well united and harmonious; that they
appreciate the Importance OF positive, straight
Forward and sagacious policy, and that, maturely
considering and deliberately deciding what can
and ought to be done, they will make 1t a party
matter and put 1t through. This N particularly
true OF the most important and dlnicult
is strong hope, as we know. that q
good and satisfactory measure Will lie developed
and adopted. In the reconcilement Of
connicting views We must give and take. SO long
as the proposed measure rests upon the right
principles and points in the right direction we
should not be unduly tenacious respecting details.
For our own part we are disposed to trust to the
fidelity and judgment OF the true men who are on
the spot, and rho are best able to discern what Ia
practicable and what Is not. They are In contact
ferent interest Will yield, and If they sue
ceed in giving US fair and moderate
measure they VIII render incaIculable. ser
upon sucn a bill and Its adoption during the
present session would greatly brighten the Whole
aspect OF affairs. 1t Is true party wisdom. IL
would show the country-what IS always wise--a
direct and positive policy. IL would Pend confu-
sion among our political adversaries. II they
should undertake to reverse it-as they would
scarcely dare do--tney would expose the hollow
OF their professions and 20 to the wall II not,
they would suffer every objection It's development
might encounter, and at the same time would
proclaim that the republican party alone was ca
II would su5serve the best interests or the country
ana put II on the path to restored and solid pros
perly. We welcome these efforts OIL our repre-.
sentatives at Washing ton, and bad them God speed
An the good work.
The New York herald., 1874-12-21
CRIME ON LONG ISLAND.

DESPERATE FIGHT WITH A BURGLAR
A desperate fight with q burglar took place at
the house Of Mr. Robinson Bettso at East Jamaica,
situated on the turnpike only q short distance
from the first tolIgate east OF jamaica village on
Saturday night.
The family had moved into the village for the
winter, but had left q part OF their household
goods behind. 1t was ascertaned that some one
had entered the house on Friday night and on
Saturday night young man named Beverly Rob-
inson, a relative OF the family, volunteered TO
watch there alone, arming himself for the occa-
sion with a shotgun and revolver. He purposely
left one OF the doors UNASSIGNED and stationed
himself in convenient position.
Between eleven and twelve O'CLOCK he heard
footsteps cautiously pproachng, and presently
the door opened and man appeared, at whom
young Robinson Immediately fred with his shot
gun. The burglar turned TO ny, and Robinson pur-
sued discharglng his revolver as he went. Find
ing that he would probably be overtaken
or disabled. the man suddenly turned and
Rrappled with mis- pursuer and a terrible struggle
ensued, IN the course oil which the burglar sue
ceeded in getting possession OF heavy stone, with
which he struck Robinson a crushing blow in the
face, which Knocked him down and confused him
for moment ana enabled the burglar TO make his
escape.
BY this time the residents OF two or three houses
to arrive at the scene OF the conflict, but too late
TO intercept the desperado, who left behind him
dirty canvas bag and hat somewhat the worse
Tor wear which may lead to his lden tlfcatiOn.
Robinson had several OF his 'front.' teeth loosened.
but Otherwise was not seriously injured. He
thinks he hit the burglar the first time he fired at
him, and he believes also that the man had an
aecompnce, as ne Is positive that he heard some
cry out, 'He is kilIedf' Onicers are busy
hunting Tor the hatless and possibly wounded
The New York herald., 1874-12-21
s74.-WITH PPLEMENT

their own they win not be able to rise to an esi-
mate OF Its importance.
superintendent Walling Is satisfied that the
body OF the boy found drowned IN Newark Bay,
near Bayonne Is not that OF Charley Ross. The
detectives sent from Headquarters TO investigate
the matter returned ana made their report yes
terday morning. Chief OF Police VIII ney of
Bayonne, who was questioned In reference 10 the
chid found, stated that 1t was not more
than three years old, had blue ewes and
very short light hair. The Ross boy, although Ia
reality but four years old, was large ior ms age
and would give the impression OF being full nve
Inc color OF the eyes. too, would seem 20 setue
the question, as those or Charley are almost II not
quite, black. The statement OF the chiel was coI-
roborated by tnat OF the undertaken ana otners
wno had seen the body
NOT YET IDENTIFIED.
A New York police officer called over 10 Speer's
Morgue in Jersey CITY, bringing with him pho
tograph OF Charley Ross, which DR.. Bunnell, the
supe rintendent, scanned closely. The lace OF
the boy he inferred was TOO decomposed
sDs h Tne 'G nar make 81 the D6g ON
the Photograph was long ana curly, that OF the
dead boy was short and cropped Dy some un-
skilled person. fhe Clothes on the dead boy
were OF the homemade stamp, nothing neat IN
their make up. IL was clear that when the shoes
were purchased the boy was not taken along
TO be fitted, Tor they were much too large.
These poinls were superficial in the officers
with Jerseymen WHO have studied the case. The
cropping oI the hair ana the altering or the cloth
ing would be the very first devices resorted to by
kidnappers. DR.. BunneiI informed the onicer
that II demand were made for exhuma-
tion 1t would be complied with, but 1t
was agreed that decomposition has pro-
AS to the vaccination on the right
arm, the ofiicer said ne would make inquiry. He
concluded, however, from the whole description,
tnat the body was too small TO De that OF Charley
the matter, lest 1t might embarrass the onicers
already IN pursuit.
The New York herald., 1874-12-21

every respect well aiaped 10 them ana answers COM
pefcv all our expccfatnns
Agricu wholly untried here, that n not en-
trey certain how FAR the country Is adapted thereto
tnis circumstance has the lcelanders VINO az
home a. accustomed to agriculture, not the same
importance which IL has people OF many other na-
tons, who will vet for md lana 10 their
taste, not yet settled. farther east.
We cannot therefore. do otherwise than express tne
hope that the Anne government will do all that lies
in power the immigration OF our coun'
trynen Alaska Since that Ia 10 have hecn
created us for them. in like manner we think that msn
the best adapted, or perhaps the only
adapted, settle and cultivate that country ana
60 utilize the natural resources with which II Is iur-
nished.
Both for the above stated and also for other
founded merely physical advantages put
which shall detan Your Excellency la specify
convinced that Alaska will suit our country
men better than anv other land on earth.
We have the honor 10 be lour Excellencys obedent
servants JON ULAFssON,
who also authorized TO subscribe the OF the
abse Mt commie menJ OLAFR OLAFSSON,
PAUL BJ0RNSSoN
NEW YoRK, December Is 1874
The New York herald., 1874-12-21
WESTON AFTER HIS WALK.

BY his perseverance and pluck as wei as hts
success in fairly finishing his contract walk 500
miles in six days Edward Payson Weston has lite.
rally walked into the unbounded admiration OF
the citizens or Newark who are especially proud
over the TACT that IL was on the soil OF
Jersey that he achieved his greatest triumph As
u token OF their appreciation the citizens propose
to get up y handsome testimonial, gold watch
and purse, Tor him, to be presented IN
man Haisey, General Plume, Colonel Abeel,
Mr.. ]. ID. Ort0n and ten other gentlemen
nave been named as committee OF fifteen on ar
rangements and subscriptions. The affair will
come OF at the Rink, when probably Weston will
again give q short exhibition walk.
Weston 10 In excellent condition and does not
seem TO feel any ill-eects from the severe ordeal
he has undergOnat
The New York herald., 1874-12-21
ignore speculation, and denounce is almost as
though 1t were criminal. These people should DeaJ

ignore speculation, and denounce i almost as
though 1t were criminal. These people should DesS
In mind that
SPECULATION rs THE PIONEER OF INVESTMENT.
Il ID TO the latter what the border life 10 to-
complete civilization There may be Irregularities
in It, but as Bret Harte mas shown US In some OF
his best sketches tnat there Is the same kin on
the border that there Ii In the city, the zone
touch or nature" SO the speculative demand and
the Investment demand for real estate are twin
and OF Siamese pattern, so closely connected that
when one sickens the other languishes;: while,
again, the SPECTATOR changes his form into that
or the investor almost unconsc!0usly. Mention
was made OF the TACT in lOrmer article that the
past two years In this market had been period
OF liquidation and settlement In which the weak
holders had been siited out to the great improve
ment OF the gubstratum OF tile market. This is
borne out BY Information received from one Of the
largest insurance companies OF this city holding
great many mortgages, that interest payments
were never more promptly made than now. and
that there was even an increasing disposition to
lift mortgages entirely. This bears out what has
been previously said regarding the strength OF
present holders OF realty. The ordinary transac-
tions OF the past week presented no new feature,
being mainly made up OF legal settlements.
The New York herald., 1874-12-21
THE MURDER OF MIR. STUART.

Deputy Coroner Early yesterday, at che Morgue,
made post-morten examination on the body OF
Mr.. John stuart, the man who is alleged to have
been fatally beaten on the night OF the stb inst,
while In the porter house No. 216 West street, as
two scalp wounds on The left side OF the head re-
sulting In eryslpelas OF the scalp, fAce and neck
Death was due TO Rdema OF the glottis following
eryafpelas or the lace and scalp, que 20 the In.
juries. Coroner Woltman yesterday impAneled
jury In the case, and alter viewing the oody inc
further investigation was adjourned mi q lutur0
day. In the meantime the convicfs, McLauGhiin
anu Gors, remain IN the PeptteDttarys
The New York herald., 1874-12-21
A NEW PASTORS WELCOME.

social festival Is to be given at the Church OF
the Messiah, corner Park avenue and Thirty-fourth
street, this evening, the principal object being 70
form more intimate relations between the congre-
gatIon and the new pastor, Rev. William II. Alger.
least OF good things Is expected. The society,
as also occasional attenaants at the church ser
yicpa are n vttad.
The New York herald., 1874-12-21

UNPAID ASSESSMENTS.
These parties are now mucted In damages to
unpaid assessment. VI course, this is penalty
upon non-payment-a nne as 1t we're, for negll-
gence. Yet IN many cases there ts no negligence.
The people pay considerable amount OF taxes to
MAINTAIN different bureaus whose business 1t Is tO
advise them OF any accruing liability in such re-
spect, which duty Is often neglected. Besides,
there is provision in the constitution that no
citizen shall be deprived OF his liberty or estate
without due process Vi law. Yet II q man is fined
for neglect to pay assessments OF which ne had no
knowledge, and to gain knowledge OF which he
Of department that should give him such
knowledge 1t ls very clear that he is de.
prived OF his estate in punishment OF
an offence the commission OF which he was
ignorant OF and without ever having been heard
In mis- defence the effort now being made Is
directed to procuring the passage OF law requir.
only the legal rate OF interest added thereto aud
giving the party assessed six months to make such
payment before c0ndscation. This is u reform
sought for In the interest OF real estate ownership
which Is really unduly hampered with restraints
such as no other property is embarrassed with
Should this pass there will be
soAE ENCOURAGEMENT
to look forward TO the time when the unjust tax
now Imposed upon realty In the shape OF q tax on
mortgages may be removed and some simpler form
OF conveyance may be devised, which VIII stimu-
investment With these reforms we may hope
ior free money and indulge In the confident
expectation that some day real estate, In the
great race for the avor OF The capitalist may get
rid OF the burdens OF maladmnistration and hos
tile legislation which now handicap It.. No other
interest but That OF real estate could have MAIN
tanned itselI with the same front against the pres.
superlative confidence OF the great owners and
their supreme belief In the sOundness OF their
investments anyhow that makes them indinerent
TO the efforts Of more active and less securely
fixed peoplotO help the speculative movement By
securing the relief ApokeR Of They profess u
The New York herald., 1874-12-21


year round, and we caught any number OF them with
here that the Iceanders FISH better than other
pie in Europe. Ana l. Jon Oafsson, have in Norway
andie aud Norwegian fish. say that they could not sell
the Norwegian article in the market until the Iceandic
fish had been sold out Many persons In Iceland also
well understand the art OF smoking salmon and pre-
There considerable game on Kadiak both birds md
other creatures seal and sea otter are caught not
There is avigable river in Kadlak by reason of
rapids but many of them have sufficient power drive
machinery.
Az Woody Island the ice company raise oats,
auenty is seen In notwithstanding of the tops
and and feeding Them 70 the cattle like hay Not much
ripe Potatoes grow and DO we'll although tie natives
sd ns a oS q they & ys Be
ienty properly cared tor Cabbage and turnips and
to Judge from the soil and the climate there is priaa
tade why everything that succeeds in scot
Pasture land Is SO excellent in kadak, and the hay
harvest so abundant that countrymen would here
Ing their chef means Of livelihood the quality OF the
e Excellent and we also had a an ~ rx
these at Kadiak. In time the Icelanders would, ia
great abundance and OF good quality.
when we compare what we have found out about
what nave ourselves now seen and lntormed our.
selves OF, ieel convinced thar Das descrption of
Kadiak Island is exccilenty fitted for stock raising,
the fisheries are abundant All the round and
for boatbuding everywhere east Of the i5d meridian
Mnsr sna = h only ne distance e the Kena peninsula
The island tas in nearly every respect over
winter time without being warmer IN summer, and sum
mer is a great deal longer than m Iceland.
49, EMIGRATION RKcoxMRsDED
We therefore do not hesitate 10 recommend those OF
our counuymen who minded 10 cmgrate that the y
and In tho arm belief that Il
VIII ee lsr tiA1 advantage. as the Land seems ~
New-York tribune., 1874-05-20
ARKANSAS.
BROOKS EYACUArEs THE STATE HOUSE AND BAXTER
TAKES PossEssION-LEGIsLATIvE PR0CEEDINGS-
THE CITY QUIET AND ORDERLY.

BROOKS EYACUArEs THE STATE HOUSE AND BAXTER
TAKES Observation-Disclosures PROCERDINGS-
THE CITY QUIET AND ORDERLY
LITTLE Rock, May l9.-At about daylight this
morning Brooks, with small squad OF cavalry, evacu
ated the STATE House. going-uo one seems TO know
where. reported he went QUO on the road toward
FoIt Smith.
The Federal bar-clde'across Markhamst, In front Of
the City Hal, was removed this morning.
About noon Gen. K {. Newton commanding Bakers
forces with hs staff. and taking two companies wiGh
him. the state House and took possession,
stationin sentnels throughout the grounds aud bud
ings
After getting possession and examining the surround
iags, Gen Newton sent word 70 Gov Baxter, who, In
company With Ms staff, tle Secretary Of state and
few citizens took carriages At OddFeows' Hail. and
preceded by King Whites cavalry, and followed by
infantry and artillery marched up Markham st. to tue
State House At the gate the column halted and the
Governor proceeded TO his room in the left wing OF the
state House. which had previously been occupied by
medately nlled with friends c0ngratulathS the u0V
ernor. ,.,-.,-,-,
condition ElrthwOrSs and plank btrr tlics were scat
tered throughout the grounds The desks IN the egis-
itve hail, mad been improyised into barrcades Mlny
OF them broken, aud che utmost CONFUSION pre-
vailed. The state arms were left lying loose around e
building. WorImen have been busy throughout the
day putting things to right.
7 r Berry who claims to have been elected Auditor
al the election in 1874 presented petition to both
Houses of the Legislature to-day the ght OF
Wheeler, the present occupant 10 the ONE ,
In the House the bill was passed changing the name
of CARRIER County To Cravens.
In both Houses several members who have been
actively engaged with Brooks appeared and took thor
seats The Senate Committee appointed to inquire II
any Senators had been engaged IN the Brooks rebellion
reported that Senator Il. ~ Dawson, as Lieutenant
Colonel, had been engaged with the Insurgents No
action was taken on the report.
AT noon Gen. Newton turned the city over 10 the
Mayor aud the latter DISCHARGED all be police
heretofore empIoyed and swore III 100 VINO
volunteered FOR the purpose special p0ee fOrce 10
protect citizens and property.
YouIy to-day sent his resignation 10
Gov Baxter which accepted. ana MAJOR IL L. VIII
erspoon appointed 10 NIL the vacancy mi
Everything il quiet and orierlY tins evening. The
Federal forces have retired 20 the arsenal Bakers
troops occupy the state House. Nearly All the stores
ar, en.n and huslness il being transacted as usual
New-York tribune., 1874-05-20
EACTS OF INTEREST.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE ELIMINATION OF BODIES
FROM THE DEBRIS-PLANS FOR REBUlLDiN"
FACToRIEs-THE REBUILDING OF LEEDS ASSURED
NORTHAMPTON, May 19-Lttle If to be added TO-
light to the tale of desOation. The story OF the
day relates mainly to relief and recuperation HAN
a regiment of men working under orders and many
under pay of the town. have exhumed 20 bodies
leaving probably not over Is yet to be recovered.
Fifteen of the victims were taken from one small
place of intervale known as Warmers Meado"s'
two feet deep with sediment and fine river mud'
brought down by the flood. The search is very
thorough, and necessarily slow. every inch OF the
soil being carefully removed and examined as
though the workmen were hunting for gold insteaa
of the bodies of the dead All Of the corpses found
to-day have been identified and most have received
hasty burial
The architect of Hayden, Gere & Co. is first IN the
field with complete plans for new buildings. lhey
bave decided to rebuild of wood i'll the Swiss style'
arranged in quadrangular form, and expect that
within three months the buildings will be ready for
occupancy, and active manufacturing resumed.
The rebuilding of Leeds, which yesterday appeared
doubtful is to-day assured II. G.. Knight, we'll
known manufacturer of EasthamptOn, has offered 10
advance one-third the capital necessary to rebuild
the Critchow Button Factory the largest establish
ment in the place. and with this pledge the restora
ton Of the village is certain.
New-York tribune., 1874-05-20
WALIcsT. FLUCTUATIONS.

The stock market again declined yesterday
morning under the pressure OF free sales Pacific Mail
was weak owing the report OF the House Committee
recommending the discontinuance OF tie tO0OO0 sub
sdy Those interested discovered Yesterday that there
was special clause in the charter OF the Union Pacific
Railroad which exempted 1t from the provisions OF the
United States Bankruptcy and that the proceedings
for throwing it into bankruptcy would be brought to
nought The market which had decliued from to per
cent reacted at close until in cases the highest
points OF the day nearly reached James MeHenry
the Erie financier, has gone TO Niagara Falls
The stockholders Of the NewYork and Harlem Rail
road Company yesterday elected Directors; Corne-
lus Vanderbilt william II. Vanderbilt, VIM. c. Wet
more Augustus sche, A p. Baylss. James II. Banker,
John b. Dutcher Joseph Harker Cornelius Vanderbilt,
ir Robert j. Niven. Cornelius NJ. Meseroe, Chauncey
NJ Depew and Lewis G. Morris
New-York tribune., 1874-05-20
ERIENDS OF DEAF MITES.

The 56th Annual Meeting of the members
of the York Institution for the Deaf and Dumb was
held at the rooms OF the Institution on Washington
Hights Yesterday afternoon The Rev. DR.. William
Adams presided. The following gentlemen were elected
Trustees for three years The Hon. Erastus Brooks,
Frederick DE Peyster, LID. the Hon. E. l.. Fancher,
LID. Joseph W. Patterson Avery II. Brown Gen.
Henry Dawes jr the Rev. Charles A. StOddard and
Everett Herrick, NJ. ID. At meeting OF the Directors
which was held. the following officers were elected
President, Rev. William Adams ID, LID; Vice Pres
dent Henry Z. Davies. LID; Secretary Thatcher ~
Adams; Treasurer, Joseph W. Patterson. The Rev. 8.
H. Tyng r and George f. Belts were elected Directors
10 MI vacancies. -, -.
The Board then adjourned 20 the chapel OF the Insfitu
ton where pupils OF the school and number OF
invited guests had gathered. Here yarons exercises
Illustrating method Of teaching and the progress OF
the scholars through with lsaac Lewis Peet
II the principal OF the Institution, described IN an
dJress the system OF instruction there adopted. The
nsti,tion was opened In 1915, with hve pupils IL now
s 615 scboars There 80 teachers employed IN the
school several OF whom are dear iDutes The system
at the Institution IS 10 De changed
a. MANY of ts details Instead Of five hours OF nstrnc-
,r daily as heretofore there will be eight The number
~ tchers will be- reduced ~ i6 ana system OF rOa
& aI he adopted by which haf the pupils during one
sessou are 10 empoYc IN learning IecHaAcd "o''
Uhile tue rest rCa.s.n "a tbs 9y5C1l tsJLa
New-York tribune., 1874-05-20
RASF-BAII.

a large number of persons witnessed the
third championship game at Baltimore yesterday be-
tween the champion Boston Red Stockings and the Bal
timore Club The Baltmores having lost every game
on their recent tour. but little interest taken IN the
contest, 1t thought the Bostons would gain an
easy victory The game, however. OF the best
ever played at Baltimore and the homo club probably
surprised and all present by their excellent
play both at the bat and the field. Mt Warren OF
Washington having been CHOSEN 20 act as umpire. he
called play $780, with the Bostons at the bat. Tue
first inning resulted blanks for both clubs. In the
second inning Beals scored for the BOstons, the
Banores again going out in one two, three order In
the third inning the BOstOns added TWO more 10 their
score winch was all they got during the rest OF the
apc IA they were hanked in their next SIX innings IN
succession the altimOres receiving another in their
hrd inning, leaving the to q, the Reds leading
Tge Blltlmores faled until the sixth and sew
enth innings when by clean hts Warren scored Que In
the sixth ana Bralncr another In tho seventh. They
were retired without IN the eighth and ninth
inning losing the game Dy score Of 70 J. Following
New-York tribune., 1874-05-20
NAVAL ORDERS AND MOVEMENTS.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May l9.-Lieut. John I.
sullivan Is detached from duty IN connection with tne
Darien Survey, and ordered 70 the Roanoke FaSsed
Assistant Surgeon James " Flint detached from the
swatara, and ordered home Assistant surgeon James
NJ Gains is detached from the Nava Hospital at New
York and ordered home Passed Assistant Surgeon
A. NJ Moore is ordered the Naval Hospital at New
York Paymaster p T. BOVINE i ordered to the Naval
Academy Gunner Geo. J.. Albro IA ordered TO
tbe TiconderoCa Naval advices report that the Rich
mond sailed from san Francisco May Is Tor Panama
touching at points along the coast she - To ne the nag
shin OF the South PaCins station. The saranac, az
Panama is 10 await the arrival or Rear Admiral Amy
from Caso who - 70 proceed TO san Francisco 10 take
command of the North Pacific statlnn Inc ue'S
will leave Washington to-day TO be dOched.