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IDENTIFYING THE AUTHOR OF JUNIUS,
TDaily News.l

THE LORD CHIEF JUSTICE surely has not
considered sufficiently the consequences OF
the step he is taking when he proposes to
settle the identity of the author Of JUNIUs.
We have no longer TICHBORNE to dispute
over, and would he take JUNIUs too9
Whole schools of controversy, and even of
literature, have hourished on JUNIUs, and
now is all to be hushed in stolid certainty?
One cannot help thinking of the condition
to which the modern world would be re-
duced if all such questions were to be
closed bv the fatal skill of too exhaustive
inQuirers. For a whole generation the
g Iron Mask - was believed to have been
disposed of concIusively, but later re-
searches have happily unsettled it all again.
and proved that the only certain thing IN
the whole affair is that we were all wrong
when we thought we had arrived at GER
taiutv, Find out, once for all, the wearer
of the mask, so that we can no longer ar
que about him make it clear who JUNIUs
was conclude all controversy about the
letters supposed to connect MARY STUART
with the little affair of the "Klrk O.
$ Field - finish up the dispute as to who
suggested the partition of Poland; produce
an unquestionablr certif cate Of the death
ofLoUIs the S|IxTEENTH's son in the Tenn
pIe-extinguish these and a few more con-
~troversies of the same kind by the light OF
complete truth, as the sun puts out a
struggling fire, and we should like TO know
what some ofour literary men would have
to live for? They would probably thank
their %enliohteners with as i'll a grace as the
man in " Horace " thanked his friends for
restoring him from the madness in which
he thought himself a great person to the
sanity in which he knew he was nothing of
the Kind. Those of us who are of an in
durable ~polemical turn in our literary
tastes would have to come down to such
disputes as those which constantly engross
the attention Of various circles in Ameri-
ca-the authorship of "Beautiful Snow
Put me in my little bed" and other
such delightful specimens of minor min
streIsy.
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AT the voting. 8 were we're for Of: and 4 against
a Committee elected were +; Sarauw with
10 votes, ,Jurs with 8, Latimer with q
I. Farrel!yy Coulter and Lemming had
each 6. According to the Rules of Busl-
ness, the age of the parties decides the
question, and Farrelly and Coulter had the
preference.
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ekjendtgjorels

net bringcs hervcd til offentlig
lD Kundskab, at Diet under code
Februar d: A: har behagct Hans
Majestnt Kongon a~Ilernaadigst at
anerkjcndc lir. Kj0bmand William
Br0ndsted soni russisk Consul for
de dansk-yestindiske Der.
ntssecretariate st.
Thomas d, 7de April 1874.
CARL ~iIATTENSEN.
Translation.
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the suffrage ii; France. The Bonapartists are
much better qualified to profit by the bad policy,
and blunders of their rivals than by any claims or
merits Of their. own and we do not think the
coincidence can count for nothing which enables
them to connect in any way an appeal for the
son and heir Of NAPOLEON Ill. with a renewed pro-
clamation of the F~renchman's right to a vote.
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Publication.

TIT is hereby made known, that His
Majesty the King has been most
graciousIy pleased on the goth of
February a: c: to acknowledge Mr..
William Br0ndsted as Russian
Consul for the Danish Westindia
Islands.
Government-secretary's Office ST.
Thomas the 9TH of April 1874.
CARL HATTENSEN.
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81 IL 1bNhoo 49, 1850
might BE effected, and there is a raRl
necessity to try to effect them.
Fabey asked if the Government intended
to take steps to get out another Veterl-
nary Surgeon, and pointed out the diff
Guilty of getting one out unless he be
allowed a sufficient support from the pub
lie funds. He also asked if it was likely
that steps would be taken to get more
midwives.
The President agreed with the h%onoura-
BILE Member in the difficulty of getting a
veterinarian for the inducements we can
offer. With regard to the question OF an
increased number of midwives, His Excel
lencv was one of those who, with Faber,
had regretted that the measure to that
effect had formerly been lost. Among
the elements on which we have to base
our hopes for the continuance of the pros
perity of the island, the population OF the
island is the chief one. 1t is a poor ex-
pedient, only justified by necessity, to
depend on immigration. His EXcellency
said that if he should notice any DISPOSE
ton among the Members to do any thing
in this matter, even if not at this very
unfortunate moment, he would be ready
to meet their wishes.
r. FarreUy showed that the true cause
of the mortality among the children IS the
careIessness Of the mothers. They are
NOWADAYS at liberty to run and CAD a.
bout, leaving their children uncared and
unfed. Many a time the n%ourishment fur
nisbed bv the estate is never given the
children. The estate furnishes Doctor and
Medicine, but in the labourers' houses
there is no control kept over the
people. The fault lies with the people
themselves, and the speaker gave several
cases which had occurred to his personal
knowledge in which the carelessness OF
the mothers had caused the death Of the
children.
Soyauw objected to the subsidy Of
$4,000 being entered on the Budget and
EXPRESSED the hope that the oft-promlsed
ref~rencbments would now be effected.
He considered the travelling expenses
for the two Governors illegal. lie
spoke at some length to show that II
there were any necessity for defraying
extra-expenses for the Governors passage
etc, it should have been from the State
Treasury.
The President would say, with regard
to the question of reduction OF taxes, that
in other countries carrying on an indie
pendent existence, the revenue can be
made to suit the expenditure, and from the
surplus arising reduction of taxation is
allowed. We here have no such thing as
a surplus, while the sources OF revenue
are huctuating in the extreme. II IN one
wear we made reductions in the taxes, we
might the next have to impose new ones,
which could scarcely fail to cause dissatlS-
faction.
After some further discussion between
the President and Sarauw, the first dis
cussion was closed, and the Draft passed
to second reading. A Committee Of s
was proposed.
Faber was against q Committee. There
was no use OF making more proposals
Hanson was in favour of a Committee,
and urged the necessity of making such
changes as would benefit our financial
status. ~
Hammer conld see no 1lse of discussing
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AMATEUR RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

The Irish Challenge to America Ac-
cepted-Preparations for the Match
The Stakes Ready-Election of Officers.
meeting Of the Amateur Rifle Association was
held last evening in Company G room, Seventh
regiment armOry.
The President, Mr.. Wingate stated that all was
going on well towards the match with the Irish
team. Five hundred dollars had been secured,
which was sufficient to put up as stake The
oOubt that the majority OF the contestants IN the
United States would come from the Amateur Rifle
Club. He hoped members would practise well and
keep close record OF their shots. that the best
men might be selected, and in such a case no doubt
America would make good stand In the match.
who won the Echo badge at Wimbledon in 1873,
and who have high reputation.
After the reading OF the minutes the Secretary
read letters from several persons notably two rifle
manufacturers who have made each gilt OF $3.50
towards the match.
resolution was passed approving of what had
been done thus lar in connection with the rifle
match.
There was some discussion as 70 the adoption OF
q badge, II seeming to be the opinion that, the
upon 1t alter winning the match with the Irish
team, It was better not to adopt design at pres
enf. AS to the certainty OF the club being the win
ner there was apparently no doubt. committee
OF three was appointed to consider the erection Of
q building ut Creedmoor Tor the use Of the club.
The election of officers for the ensuing year then
took place and resulted as follows George f. Win
gate, President; Henry A. Glderslieye, Vice Presi-
dent; Fred. p. Fairbanks. Secretary. Executive
Commlttee-A. Afford, Henry Fulton L. c. Bruce,
Some arrangements were then made Tor matches
the coming summer.
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DOONEY HARRIS LAST FIGHT.
Shot Last Night in q Barroom Fracas-
His Wounds Probably Fatal-Escapc OF


At about haf-past eleven O'Clock last night
company with a number OF brother roughs, en-
tered the saloon kept by Isaac Reed, at
the corner OF South Filth avenue and
Amty street, and called for drinks all
round. After INDUCING to a considerable extent
in the ''nowing bowl" q controversy arose be-
tween Harris and a man named William Clough,
who keeps saloon at No. SO Amity
street, just opposite Reeds place. Har.
man in the world and Glough said he e could not.
High words ensued, when Harris struck Clough
several heavy blows and then attempted to clincn
quick, and, stepping back, drew revolver
and fired three shots at Harris, two
shoulder and the other in the abdomen. AS soon
as IS clo a saw the m, mischief he mad wrought
Fifth avenue to the street and made
good his escape. Harris friends called
carriage, put the wounded man IN a., II and drove
surgeon was at once called In and on examination
pronounced the wound in the abdomen OF fatal
concerted at his precariOus condition. bur acted
as cool and collected as though he were about to
'shy hscastor" into the ring in the old, familiar
questions put to him by the various
the es as as e news OF
affair became known at the Central ONCE. TO
question asked hin, by one reporter Dooney very
quietly minated that his interrogation might sGO
to helllu
In all probability Cough is ere this far beyond
the reach Of any OF New YOrK's slow policemen or
detectives. He is young man, and although not
more than twenty.our or twenty five years or age,
IS we'll known TO the police as desperate char
ac!er.
Dooney Harris is about thirty-seven years of age,
and Is well known in various parts OF the country
tough prize fighter For several years he lived in
California, where he was engaged in several fights,
in most OF which he came of the victor. He re-
fused last night TO state where he lived, whether
or not he had family. He was removed to Belle
vue Hospital in an ambulance.
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THE STATE CAPITAL,
The \ 'oice of the Empire State
AZ, .ainst Initiation.
Message of the Governor and Ao-.
ton Of then Legislature.
Powers Of the Park CommissiOncrs--.Ihe
Comptroller and the Supervisors.
ALBANY, April 7, 1874.

ALBANY, April !, 1874.
To the fact OF Commissioner " ales being here
may be ascribed the appearance OF bill intro
duced IN Senate and House to-day, amending sec
ton eighty.three OF the New York charter so to
state distinctly that the Commissioners OF Parks
have exclusive management and control over all
the streets Immediately adjoining the public parks
on Manhattan Island. Az the charter leaves the
question In muddle, and is responsible for the
Riverside Park bill this Ia supposed to be an at
tempt to settle the troublesome subject for the
future. AS Van Mort appears to have quit the
field, 80 Wales hopes 10 have no trouble In passing
his bin, and Is consequently greatly eated.
IMPORTANT VIEWS OF GOVERNOR DIX
In rhe Senate, message from she Governor on
the national finances was the chief event OF the
day. The prominent candidates for Governor on
both sides spoke In favor oft, ana everybody ap-
peared ready with resolution OF Endorsement
The following Is the text OF the messaGc:-
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snS rgnt 70 supervise the action OF the Supervisors
t,on ouace their audits according TO his dtscre-
ahn.. DJ uifection OF the Court OF Appeals tb0
sras naineQ three cases were argued together
na nnnh az they involved this same doctrIne
n q, Uahey mn. OF counsel for the reator Brown
,Dp.nsu tne argument at much length and was fol-
trn,. W ex-Judge John X. Porter for the Comp
h noioi, ana the reply was made by John III Stra-
n nn " counsel for the relator Outwater Messra
H nan ana Strahan commended that the acts or tne
new fork Board OF Supervisors, ike those az
every other board In the State,
BECAME FINAL AND JUDICIAL
rheneVer exercised upon claims. Judge Porter
argued that statute of 1870, peculiar TO tina
county OF New York, bestowed upon the Finance
department. rec examining power, and one which
could reduce amounts and conform them TO the
Comptrollers IDEAS OF value. Ii was answered To
his that the Comptroller simply to collate and
examine vouchers received from the Board or
Supervisors and add them up and compare them
ior ministerial action and for perfect
ing bookkeeping and was ordained Tor
establishing procedure among municipal officials,
pgt did not diminish the right Of claimant TO ges
MS money directly upon the judicial action OF ths
SUPERVISORS. Judge Porter stated during the
argument, that he had been assured by the Comp.
troler tnat hundreds OF thousands OF dollars ee-
pended Upon the decision In these cases; that II
the Comptroller had the right to reconsider and
revise the action OF the Supervisors he could re-
duce amounts very materially and save the
treasury largely.
The arguments consumed the day. and The Court
reserved its decision.
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THE STUYvESANT BANK.

meeting Of the depositors Of the Stuyvesant
Bank, which suspended In April, 1872, was held
last evening in room "a OF the Cooper Institute.
n. Altman In the chair. He stated that nothing
had been done since their last meeting, at which
time they agreed to put the bank in the hands OF
an assignee. The report Of the receiver, John
Platt, was read. 1t gave the Liabilities OF the bank
$500 900, and the assets as s54ss 1862 81 The Six
penny Savings Bank had deposit OF 500. 2sl IT
with the Stuyvesant Bank at the time Of Its sus-
pension, and the New York Savings Bank
$4,000. making total OF .261 IL. The
cash in hand in the bank was stated to
be $14,133 Messrs. Becker, Bill, Aultman
and Platt were. appointed committee TO call
upon Messrs. Field and sherman and the Messrs.
Wightman and obtain from these firms detailed
statement all collections made OF the assets OF
the Stuyvesant Bank and also q bill OF their
charges II was also resolved to request Mr. Platt,
the receiver to reduce the running expenses TO
the amount now paid by the United States Trust
Company as interest on the cash on hand.
The following resolution was also Adopted
Resolved That the depostors here present ion to-
gether and authorize the committee appointed to obtain
legal advice as 70 the responsibility Of the officers 70 the
sibe that they take the steps to prosecute
their claims against the officers OF the SuyveSant Bank
The meeting then adjourned.
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H0OTIN9 THE CRUSADERS.

Mob Attacks tho Praying Bands I'm
Dayton, Ohio-A Proclamation Issued
Forbidding Further Street Devotions.
DAYTON, ohio, April I, 1874.
Notwithstanding the fact that the democracy
were ubllant over their victory the crusaders
and were In no humor to endorse saloon prayers,
the women repaired to the curbstones yesterday,
and continued their efforts. The result was what
might have been anticipated. The crusaders were
surrounded at Rapps saloon by boisterous rabbe
and grossly insulted. knife was brandished, o
pis toll displayed and q riot was 80 imminent that
the Police Commissioners were obliged to inter-
fere and request the women to retire from the
streets The crowd used the fouest language,
and utterly stined song and prayer by uproarious
hooting the Police Commissioners requested
the women to appear no more on the streets
during the day, and requested the Mayor
to issue proclamation against the present mode
OF crusading because It tends to disturb the public
peace The democratic triumph Is regarded by
them az a popular condemnation OF crusading and
Il Is probably ended In Dayton.
The Mayor has accordingly issued proclama.
tion requiring the police to keep the bands OF
women away rom the saloons and to enforce the
State laws against liquor selling. Both parties are
intensely excited
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ELECTIONS IN OHIO.

CINCINNATI, April 7, 1874.
The democrats were triumphant In the city elec-
lions yesterday by a majority Of about 1000. They
Will have majority OF about fifteen in the Joint
ballot in the City Council Mr.. Yaple, candidate
for Judge OF the Superior COURT for whom both
parties voted, received 49, 500 votes.
Advices from Kenton, Warren, Mount Vernon,
Luna Logan, Dennison, Wooster, Van Vert, Ur-
bana, Mansfield and Lockland report temperance
victories. In Sidney, Pomeroy, Bucyrus and Shelby
the antl-temperance ticket was successful In
London the Mayor, Marshal and one out OF the
three COuncmen on the crusaders ticket were
elected In Xenia and Springfield the Council will
probably be tie. HillsDOro elected democratic
Mayor. The election in Columbus resulted In O
democratic majority OF about $500 on the whole
ticket.
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BRIGHTON NATIONAL BANK.
The Rumored Defalcation Denied by the
Directors and OmciaIs.

The Rumored Defalcation Denied by the
Directors and OmciaIs.
BosroN. Aprt7, 1874
The reports which were going the rounds Of
financial centres in this city on Monday regarding
the irregularities in the National Bank of Brighton.
have at last come more definitely before the pub
lie, and those interested in the affairs OF the bank
breathe more freely to-day, 1t least far as the
the main features OF which are that there been
no defalcation, and al reports which had gained
extensive circulation OF deficiency In the funds
OF the bank false. The officials state that J.
l. Ordway has resigned the presidency Of the
bank and that 7. NJ Jordan had beeA
appointed temporary President According to the
statements or Mr. Jordan 1t seems THAT Mr. Ordway,
the ex-Presluent, had become a borrower ON the
bank for an amount OF $4,000, the loan being
sanctioned by the Board OF Directors, Ordway CIV
Ing the bank as security mortgage on hts real es-
tate for $500 The only act or Mr.. 0rdway rhas
could De construed into an rregularitJ related TO
certificate or deposit for 81 900, no criminal In
tent being alleged on his part careful exam
nation Of the accounts has been made and everv-
reason given by the ofcials for the removal Of Mr..
Ordway Is that they desired change. NOJwttn-
standing the statements Of Mr.. JORDAN that these
were the facts which had given rise to the many
rumors that the bank was defrauded heavily, tho
State Bank Commissioners are to-day making .
thorough investigation OF the banks accounts.
Colonel Needham has forwarded the following
letter In regard TO this NATTER
BRreHroN, April l. 1874
TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF NATIONAL BANK
observation-disclosures had occanon from my receptex-
By Vonr ordwsy Which
snsy .sts!y ysSr %sstSSs
happy the s
mas y tho late e and eS that @
bi s Is IN dps R2s Of
National Bank Exa miner.
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THE NEW YORK CITY MISSIONS,
Grand Promenade Concert To BE Given
for Their BENEFIT.

for Their BENEFIT.
One OF the most deserving institutions calling
for the sympathy and hearty support OF the public
OF great city is that which abors most earnestly
for the benefit OF the community in which it is
established. Such an institution In the metropolis
Is the one known as the New York City Missions.
A very attractive musical entertainment is being
organized for this charitable institution. 1t will
take place at the Academy OF Music on the even
ing OF April ID Among the many features OF
interest to be presented at this entertainment,
which win take the form OF a grand promenade
concert, VIII be the phenomenal prma donna,
Mile. lima Di Murska, Miss Dora steele, Miss Borie,
the New York Liederkranz Society and Gralulla's
Seventh Regiment Band. Other well known mu-
steal attractions will be added In the course OF
few days, and the concert promises to eclipse, in
an artistic point OF view, anything we have ever
had in this city. The following ladies' and gentle
men have interested themselves warmly in this
noble charity, and consent to watch over its In
tarnsts N the nrOnoSpd c0ncart.-
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Mr.. J. N, Patttsog played last night in Baltimore
ct the Lucca conceft.
Miss Jennie HughesN leaves the Metropolitan
Theatre on Saturday to- fulfil Chicago engage
mems
Mile. VIna Di Murska appearscthis evening at the
Academy Of Music in "hinda df Chamounix," in
PRODUCING in the last act Benedct's Carnival OF
Venice" written expressly for Jenny Lind.
Mr.. Theodore Thomas last matinee takes place
at Steinway Hau on Saturday afternoon, with the
following programme Overture, "The Bride OF
Messina," Schumann concerto, for string or
chestra, Bach, with obligato violin, by Mr.. Bern
hard Listermann symphony (unanisned), nh
nor, Schubert; songs, from Op. 4s, Beethoven. Mr.
Myron W. Whitney; Hungarian Suite new, Hon-
mann; fantasia for harp, Parish Alvars. Mr.. A.
Lockwood; Bedouin song. A. II. Pease (accompa-
MED by the composer. Mr. Myron W. Whitney;
ballet, "Rienzi," Wagner.
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THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Anthony Drcxcl, OF Philadelphia, offered
Portfolio by President Grant.

. Portfolio by President Grant.
PHILADELPHIA, April Z. 1874.
I'll well known that President Grant has just
concluded an interview with the leading banking
men In Philadelphia, being while In this city, the
guest Of Mr.. Anthony Drexe. or course, during
his stay here, there we're innumerable rumors upon
the street, many OF which were too RI
diculous to be repeated. With these ru-
mors, however, there was mingled certain
degree OF fact, and, what 10 most strange, the
story which seemed to be the most improDaDle
turns out TO be the truth. The latest kilograms
received here from washington are to the effect
that no one knows whether Mr.. Richardson In
tends to resign or not but by the Presidents con.
versation when here, supplemented by an actual
oner which Is noted below, 1t becomes evident
that the President anticipates the resignation Of
Mr.. Richardson and that he Is now looking around
for another Secretary to I'LL his place.
The rumor upon the street yesterday was that
the position OF Secretary OF the Treasury had acu
ally been offered to Mr.. Drexel The rumor was
BY no means general one, but was nrusted TO
only few, and these few were of course inclined
to utterly discredit It. To-day, however. your cor
respondent received positive information, which
cannot be doubted, that President Grant does an
tfcpate the resignation OF Mr.. Richardson, and has
onered the position TO Mr.. Anthony Drexel
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The Canadian Government Determined
to Arrest and Punish Ricl.

OTTAWA, Unt, April Z, 1874.
The House meets tonight at seven O'clock but no
business will be transacted except or q formal
character An excited session is anticipated for
tomorrow afternoon. 1t is not known whether
Rlel viii take his seat, but II he does he will be
arrested on leaving the Chamber. If he should
elect to stand his trial he will be sent to Manitoba
to be tried. 1t is regarded as quite certain that
the government will not pardon him.
The government officers are taking measures to
preserve order tomorrow and quel any disturb
ance that may arise.
meeting composed OF over 500 Frenchmen was
held at Hull last night at which 1t was decided to
petition the government on Riel's behalf Should
this not be granted they will advise Rel not TO take
his seat.
Attorney General Clark, Of Manitoba, is lying Ill
at Oswego, New York.