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New-York tribune., 1874-09-14
amusemrnis auo 5fIeriines.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAiR--Annual Exhibition. I
BARNUM's ROMAN xHIPPoDRoME-West0n's Trial Of En-
durance. ISL ..h ST. aH
HoorHs THEArER =" Venice Preserved" John Mccall
lough H
BROOKLYN TuKArSR-.svOtims," and solon shingie.'
John Owens
BRYANTs OPERA HoUsE-Mnstrels
CoLossEUs.-Grand Opening Night. --
DALY's FIFTH AvENUE THEATER.-" School for Scan
@ dal."
LYcEUM THEATER-"La Princesse De Trebizonde
! Mile. Marie Aimee.
METROPOLITAN THEATER.-Mme. Picauts Parisaa
Dancers. ....' ..a.Ht
NBLo's THEATER.-" Deluge, or Paradise Lost"
ToSY PASTORS OPERA HoUsE.-Pastor's Star Troupe
UNION SQUARE THEATER.-"Jau Eyre" Miss Char
lotte Thompson
wALLAcK's THEATER.-"Ou Clerks" " ON the Line'
aud " Ici on Parlo Francois" j. Ia Toole.
CENTRAL PARK GAkDES.-Theodore Thomass Summer
Nights Concerts
New-York tribune., 1874-09-14

Gen. Buffers opening night in the Essex
District was very dismal performance. The
audience was weak in numbers and so weak
in enthusiasm that it was able to give the
statesman no more than a third of a cheer.
The depressing surroundings had their effect
upon the speaker, making him'pOnderous, and
entirely decent, and consequently very unlike
Butler. 1t really looks as if the Essex Repub-
iicans had discovered at last that they have
disgraced themselves and the country long
enough. This is good year for revolutions
it will become historical if it adds Butler to
its victims.
New-York tribune., 1874-09-14
6nsiness Nonres.

ISSUED 2S7,000 GENERAL ACCIDENT POLICIES.
-TEAvELsEs LIVE ACCIDENT Insurance. Co.. Hartford
New-York tribune., 1874-09-14

The election in Maine to-day, although
coming at the close of an unusually spiritless
campaign, may possibly prove to be of as much
interest and significance as the recent one in
Vermont. Of the reelection of Governor
Dingley by the usual majority there seems
little doubt, and the Republican congressman
have good prospect of being returned. The
chief interest attaches to the election of mem
bers of the Legislature, as that body is to
choose the successor to Senator Hamlin.
Early in the canvass Mr.. Hamlin forced him.
self upon his party for reelection in much the
same way that Judge Poland did in Vermont
His party journals say his strength lies wholly
in his control of the party patronage and ma
chinery. This has been bad year for infu-
ences of this kind, and Mr.. Hamlin finds him.
self at the close of the campaign in consider
able doubt of his ability to hold the party
vote. There are several good men opposed to
him, any one of whom would be as useful to
the country as Mr.. Hamlin.
New-York tribune., 1874-09-14

Republic for any person. however wise ana
good, to hold ths Presidency for more than
two terms
New-York tribune., 1874-09-14

The question of paying its bonds in ire
deemable paper is one which could never PIE
sent itself to q Government administered by
honorable and enlightened men. The first
duty recognized by such Government would
be to raise its own non-interest bearing notes
TO par in gold. Whatever funds might be at
its disposal would be steadily devoted to the
withdrawal of these deprecated notes until
they ceased to be quoted at discount. That
Mr.. Pendleton has the misfortune to be the
reputed father of scheme of partial repudia-
ton is owing to the fact that he did not pay
sufficient regard to the duties of the Govern
ment with reference to the deprecated green
backs. Otherwise he would have spurned a
petty saving, obtainable only at the price of
national dishonor.
The manifesto of Prof. Tyndall seems to
have stirred up bitter opposition in pulpit and
press at Belfast and those who differed from
him in argument do not appear to have equaled
him in courtesy. A very interesting account
of these attacks, which did not elicit reply, is
given by our correspondent. Our reports of
sermons in this city also indicate the general
interest of the pulpit in this theme, five of
them referring to it with more or less direct
ness. However much the wisdom of this class
of discussions, by which few people are ever
convinced on either hand. may be doubted, it
is at least worthy of note that the tone and
temper of those who oppose Tyndalrs views
ON this side Of the Atlantic are not so open to
criticism as in the city where his address was
delivered.
Almost invariably the cry of short cotton
crop comes up In September from various sec
tions of the country. Reports from Augusta
Memphis, and Galveston this year take slmi-
lar gloomy views: but from Mobile and New
New-York tribune., 1874-09-14

Orleans a considerable increase is anticipated.
A review OF the entire field at the present
time would probably indicate nearly ii not
quite an average crop. There are, however,
many sections where cotton and other
crops have suffered from the long protracted
drouth, which still continues over large area
of country. Forest fires on Long Island have
rendered the air more or less smoky for some
days past in Brooklyn; and in Philadelphia
the very rare observance of prayer for ram IN
the churches, and the measures taken to pre-
vent waste of the water supply in that city,
indicate the severity of the privation.
The South Carolina Republican Convention
has at last found q bidder. Mr.. d. II. Cham
berlain. carpet-bagger and corruptionist, has
carried off the prize. The Convention could
have done one worse thing-renominated
Moses-but it refrained probably because Moses
had no money. The scene at the last session
was on par with the nOminatlon-aDsoluteiy
disgraceful. The Convention reassemoies this
morning to adopt platform. The trouble seems
entirely unnecessary. The ticket they nave
nominated will run most consistently without
any PRINCIPLES. There is chance, 30 slim that
it is hardly worth mentioning, that Chamber"
lain is not so black as he has been painteu.
Every true friend of South Carolina ana OF
the coIored race will pray that he may prove
himself to be 80. If not, darkness piacker
than Egyptian will settle upon the State.
We have been for a considerable time en-
gagged in the investigation of painful report
respecting one of our most popular Summer
hotels, and this morning we lay the result
before the public. Rumor has been busy with
this affair for the past month, and the proprl-
etors of the hotel have attempted to stamp 1T
out by threatening to prosecute those who
should give it currency. The natural result
of such an injudicious course has been to
exaggerate the evil stories, and it seems to us
important that the exact truth should now be
known. If it had been told at first great
suffering and anxiety might have been spared.
The extent of the disaster is not yet known.
Two ladies have lost their lives in consequence
of drinking poisonous water; it is reported
that several of the hotel servants have also
died (but of this we have no proof; and a
great number of persons have been made
seriously i'll, some of them being still under
treatment.
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CONNECTICUT.

Hartford. s. The damage in Winstead by
the freshet of Monday morning was mostly
from the washing of the highways and gar
dens. There had been some fears during the
night that Long Lake dam would give way,
and about o'clock the small dam of the
Hurlburt Iron Works on the Lake stream
failed, letting out the water suddenly from
the small pond. An alarm was given that the
water from the Lake was coming, and there
was a general stampede of men, women and
children for the hills. There was great ex-
element until it was ascertained that the
break was not at the Lake embellishments. A
washing of the track of the Connecticut
Western Railroad in Salisbury and in Norfolk
prevents the running of through trains for a
short time. Trains run from this city to
Wnstead.
New Haven, 8. 1t has been discovered
that VIM. Starkey, Jr., Clerk of the Police
Court, is defsulter to the extent of between
$1,000 and $4,000, and he has left for parts un-
known.
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MaIIotnelI local Mems.

The hot weather of Monday brought out the
squash bugs In double battalions, much to the
disgust of amateur gardeners. One way to
destroy them, and about as sensible method
as any we have seen published, is to catch
them, administer a pinch of snuff and allow
them to sneeze their heads off. All the plas-
ter, kerosene oil, tobacco juice, lime, &C.,
are only SO many decoys to attract the bugs,
or elements for the destruction of the plants.
Close covering or persistent pinching are the
only sure remedies.
On Saturday last the Mutual base ball
club of this city played with the cred Star"
club at Manchester, making score of Al to
.. On the same day the "Knickerbocker"
club of this city encountered the Pacific
club on their own grounds in Gardiner, max
ing score of IL to 0! These "steer teams"
have an idea that they are on the high road
to the championship Of the State and talk
about extraordinary fielding" "strong bat
ting" catching on the fly" &C., &c, like old
veterans!
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FROM NEW YORK.

New York, s. The corner stone of the
Coal and Iron Exchange building, at Portland
and New Church streets, was laid to-day.
The thermometer reached 04 TO- day in the
shade.
Thh revised estimates for the salaries and
expenses of the various departments OF the
city aggregate $l6,500 900.
5000 Brooklynites were swindled into the
purchase of tickets for bogus excursion to
New Haven, Sunday, by a party calling
themselves May Jukcs & Co.
Kate Stoddarl was thrown into maniacal
paroxysms by the presence in her immediate
vicinity, in Kings county Jail, of Mrs. Dew
yer, the demented woman who killed her
children, and is seriously ill.
There was great trot at Prospect Park
to-day, between Goldsmith Maid and Judge
Fullerton. Betting 100 to % on the Maid al
| the start
Fullerton won the first heat in 2;l9. Bet.
ting 100 to so.
The Maid won the second heat in 2:lSi.-
Betting 100 to 20 on the Maid-the favorte
throughout.
Tho Maid won the third heat in 2 :2S. Nc
betting thereafter.
The Maid wen the fourth heat and race ir
Poi l.2.
| Newburg, 8. The oil car of the extrs
freight train exploded at Greenwood, on the
Erie Railroad. this afternoon, and the con
ductor, S. S. Carey, of Port Jervis, was ia
tally injured.
Kingston, 8. The storm of yesterday ant
last night was one of the most severe eve
known in this section. Hail stones fell a
large as goose eggs.
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Congressional Proceedings.
Washington, s
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr. Buckingham, from the committee OF
commerce, reported favorably bill to pro
vide for the establishment of life saving sta
tons and house of refuge upon the sea anC
land coasts of the U. S. ard to promote the
efficiency of thu life saving service.
Placed on the calendar.
He also reported without amendment a bill
for the better protection of immigrants.
Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Boutwell,, from the same committee
reported favorably on the bill to change the
name of the pleasure yacht Planchette, O
Boston, to Laxen.
Mr.. Wright, from the judiciary committee
reported with amendments the bill providing
for the collection of money due the U. S
from the Pacific r. Il. Co.
Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Boutwell,, from the committee on COM
merce, reported favorably on the bill to ex.
tend the jurisdiction of the Lighthouse Board
Placed on the calendar.
Also bill to authorize the construction Of
a bridge across the Miss. river, at or near
Lacrosse, Wis.
At the expiration of the morning hour the
unfinished business came up, being a bill to
provide for the sale of extra copies of public
documents and for the distribution of regu.
lar published editions thereof.
Mr.. Merrimon offered an amendment au-
thorizing senators and members to frank the
documents now apportioned to them by law
Mr.. Anthony expressed hope that this
amendment would be made separate propo-
sition.
Some discussion ensued on the amend
ment.
Mr.. Sherman said it was evident that the
ha mi hot NJ
he therefore moved that it be laid aside and
the senate proceed to the consideration of the
bill to amend the custom revenue laws and to
repeal moeties.
Mr.. Logan asked that Wednesday next, af
ter the expiration of the morning hour, be
devoted to the consideration of the bill from
the committee on military affairs.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Sherman's motion was agreed to anG
the moiety bill taken up.
Mr.. Bayard objected to the amendment o.
the finance committee, inserted as the 9Th
section, which authorizes the U. S. attorney
to examine the books, invoices or papers Of
the defendants.
Mr.. Sherman argued that the provision wa:
of vital Importance.
Mr.. Cameron said that the idea of Selling
the books and papers of a merchant was hor-
rible and he would not vote for any such
proposition.
Mr.. Wright advocated the amendment.
Mr.. Boutwell, still adhered to the opinion
that the moiety system was bad one.
The amendment was then rejected-2l tC
&c.
The chair announced as a committee OF
conference on the deficiency bill, Messrs.
Sargent, Morrill, of Me. and Kelly.
The house bill to provide for the publica-
ton of the revised statutes of the U. S. was
passed.
Pending the discussion of the moety bill,
the senate adjourned.
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MASS ACHUSETTS.

Worcester, 8. Nellie Sullivan, aged l6,
died of fright at Webster, Sunday night, dur
ing thunder shower.
Tie house of Prescott Putnam in Sutton
was struck by lightning, but the inmates were
not injured
Boston, 8. A committee composed of 20
members of the Select Council and Common
Council of Philadelphia are in Boston for the
purpose of inspecting the Girls Normal
School Building, with the view of adopting
its plan in that city. They leave for home
tomorrow.
Judge Merwin, of the Police Court of Nor
wich, Ct, who has been passing several days
in Boston, and mansfesting some eccentrci-
ties, was to-day examined by physician and
pronounced insane. He will be held subject
to disposal of his friends.
Sarah Barber, an English woman aged 80,
arrested for picking pockets, was to-day sen.
fenced to seven years in the House of Cor
rection as a common and notorious thief.
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NEWS BY MAIL.

Twenty persons are reported to have been
drowned in Lake Oneida, N. Y, while fishing
from q boat.
An iron bridge at West Troy, N. Y, was
demolished during a thunder shower Sunday.
Loss, $4,000.
In the session of the House of Representa-
tives, on Saturday, the deficiency bill being
under consideration, the criticism of party
measures and prospects, the Mississippi levee
bill, and the bills for the prepayment Of post
age on printed matter and for the adjustment
of postmasters' salaries, were passed. The
bill to prevent "straw bids" in the mailing
service was reported.
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Boston Market.

SATURDAY, June 8.
FLOUR.-The receipts to-day have,been 5o0e bbls
course unchanged. We quote supers at e5aS 50
per Dbl; common extras at o. 35a7; red wheat ex.
and Michigan at s7as; Indiana and Illinois at S7as
the latter price for favorite brands; st Louis at
~ Scale 5o with some fancy brands selling at
tent process ours at e9al1 per Dbl, with few fan.
cy brands selling shade higher.
CORN MEAL-The market remains steady and
CORN-Receipts 16,040 bush. There was mod.
crate demand to-day, and we quote the market at
OATS.-Receipts 81 ,o24 bush. We do not change
quotations and the market is nominal at 63a67c per
SHORTS-Receipts 5000 bush. There have been
no sales today and the market is unchanged. We
Of hog products
are firm, and there is q steady demand at current
rates. Beef remains unaltered, and the market ia
atsl7 75al7 Is, and ia 5Oal5 90 per Dbl for prime.
Lard at II l-2ai2c per h: Smoked Hams at II lag
is o. and ~ Goals ~ mess
BUTTER-Receipts sn pkgs and no bxs. There
has been some local trade to-day. and the market
with selections selling at an advance on the latter
price; fine Western ranges from 2ea27c; good and
medium lots Of butter are, are selling at 2aassc, and
CHEESE Receipts e27 boxes and no bbls. The
market is without change, and prices arc steady
EGGs-Recelpts ass boxes and 81 bbls. The
market ia firm at sc per doz for Eastern eggs and
Hall l-2c for Northern; Western are not wanted.
prices ranging wide.
BEANS-Receipts 645 bbls. The market is frmer
for mediums, and we quote prime lots at % 25a2 rs
per bush Pea beans are selling at % 40a2 IS per
bush. and yellow eyes % 10 per bush.
POTATOES.-There fair demand for Jackson
Whites and the market is steady at 81 05al 20 per
BUSH Davis Seedlings sell at 81 05 per bush, and
there is very fair demand for them.
HAY-The demand is not quite SO large, and
with heavier receipts the prices are easier, and We
uote the market at $27a2 per ton for prime coarse
hay; $22a25 for medium do land 4l7a20 for common
and choice lots OF fine hay. Straw is firm at t27.Oo
per ton. @@ Ett
COTTON--The market is quiet at previous prices.
We quote middlng at 1S14al9e low middling at
l7lAa1ac; good ordinary at 16l4al7c; ordinary
at l5al5a4c per b for upland and gulf.
SUGAR-No transactions and prices unchanged.
We quote fair to good refining at shasc, and gran.
ulated at l05lc v h.
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summer Noses.

Two days are allow ed for putting up house
on Squirrel Island gentlemen
employed on the Dix Island Quarries, remove
their families to the island during the summer
months. 1t is a delightful place in July and
August. Machias, and other
places in that vicinity, are putting in their
claims as quite summer resting places, comb
ming sea air with country solitude, fresh but
ter and milk, and refreshment. i'll
habitants of Mt Desert, are making extensive
arrangements for the summer campaign. Ex-
tensive improvements are being made in every
direction. MIR. Elisha Springer, Jr., has
purchased of Mr.. L. ID. Hamilton his interest
in the Tobey Farr house at Squirrel Island.
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London, 8. The Earl of Marlborough il
missing. He is addicted to drinking, and dis
| appeared once before for six weeks. The po-
lice are searching for him. ....-s "a
Disraeli says that no less than II bills Of
domestic Importance are to come before Par
Lament, and he urges the members to be dill
gent to avoid protracted session.
Paris correspondent says the manifesto
of the left centre calling for q declaration of
the republic, or dissolution of the Assembly
| has caused the greatest sensation since the
overthrow of President Theirs. 1t is gener-
ally thought that its effect will be to hasten
the day of dissolution, and not improve the
prospects of the establishment of regular
government. The conservatives are dis
mayed.
A dispatch from Bombay says that the wet
season has fairly set in. The rains are heavy
and there is much rejoicing at the prospec.
tive beneficial effect upon the crops.
The instruction at Fer has been quelled
| after receiving heavy cannonading by the
Sultan's troops.
Rome, 8. The American Pilgrims will be
received by the Pope next Thursday.
Vienna. 8. The International Conference
to discuss measures to prevent the spread OF
cholera, and for the regulation of quaran-
tine, and to study the causes Of that disease,
will meet on the 10Th. All of the European
powers have accepted invitations to send del
egates.
Madrid, 8. The Gaceta publishes circu-
lar addressed by the Minister of Foreign At
fairs to tho diplomatic representative of Spain.
1t promises the establishment of peace in
Spain and Cuba, and when the present ex.
ceptional condition of affairs is terminated,
the completed establishment Of representative
al order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-09

The following are few of the heavy tax
payers in Waterville, and the amount of ia,
paid by each; Samuel Appleton, S3l3; N
r. Boutelle, $2SG.l0; r. B. Dunn, $20S.3S
heirs of Alben Emery, $20025; Esty & Kim
ball, $2S9.5G jeremiah Furbsh S230.62
Mrs. j. B. Gilman, S3l9.G2 c. f. Hathaway
$37S.00; Maine Central II. r., S693l2; d
l.. Milliken, s565.50; Edwin Noyes, S309.25
Mrs. M. j. Plaisted, S27S.75; N. G. II. Pulsi
fer, S209.G2; c. II. Smith 6 Son, $500 G3
Franklin Smith, $472.S7; Jas. Stackpole
S24s.75; Ticonic Water Power Co., $500 GO
John Ware, $590.G9.
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Oak Grove Seminary.

The examination and graduation exercises
of this well-known institution, occurred on
Friday, June 9th, in accordance with adver-
tisement, and the published programme was
carried out in every particular. Hon. War
rem Johnson and n. A. Luce. were present;
also Eli Jones of China, Mr.. Nichols of North
Vassalboro', C. f. Meleney of Watervlle,
W. Z. Gorham of Windsor and many other
we'll known friends of the institution.
In trying to avoid any appearance OF flat
terry, the exercises may be moderated in this
report, but we shall try to represent the opn-
ion of many who were present. Nearly all
the classes of the school were examined dur
ing the day in the different branches taught.
The keen eye of Superintendent Johnson
searched the students during the test, and he
displayed his usual tact and shrewdness in
putting questions; and the humorous way in
which he put them, made the exercises much
more interesting than they otherwise would
| have been.
AS Mr.. Jones, the principal, is becoming
known far and wide as a scholar and disciplin-
arian, the advice of Mr.. johnson seemed
timely, when he told the trustees at the close
of the afternoon, that they should retain him
as Principal at all hazards.
The graduation exercises commenced in the
evening at 7 As. Five gentlemen and one
lady graduated. James Martin Estes first
spoke on "Firmness of Character" He han
died his subject with ability and spoke very
distinctly. The merits of Chas. Sumner were
then spoken of by Cyrus Everett Jones, who
deserves great credit for the ease with which
he spoke and the thoughts presented. Mary
Anna Bartletts production had humorous
vein in it and as a whole betrayed much
thought upon her subject, "Force of Habit.
The satisfaction of the audience was well ex-
pressed on the next piece by George Green
lief Low, on "Indation"; he deserves the
credit given him. 1.-The Study of History,
by Daniel Smiley, Jr., was a master piece,
| VIM. Henry Prescott was excused from de-
livering his production. An address by the
Principal to the class, address by Superinten-
dent johnson, and after which comforting OF
certificates by Mr.. Johnson, closed the exer-
| cises.
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cnssaee r.eA,ee Raxxse.
Chicago, June Q, 1874.

Chicago, June Q, 1874.
Flour-dull-extra spring a6as H..
Wheat--No. spring, I'D l-2a121; No. 2, 119ka
-; June, 1l9 14aIl9 IA; July, 1l7xa; No. 8, liza
liz; rejected, 106a106-.
Corn-No. ., mixed, cash, ---a5sx June, 5e-a
=; July, -a6ek; rejected, 53ka6.
OatsINo. 2. 4S-a-; June, 45-a--; July, 424
rejected, a..
Rye-No. 2, e5-aS5.
Barley.No. spring l25as5; No. spring lo0a-.
Dressed Hogs-6 00a8 25-.
,Pcrk..-a17 90, cash; June, II ee-a17 90; July,
Lard. 10 Goa, cash; June. 10 90; July, IL 90.
-; short clear mid on a..
Green meats-shoulders II short ribs =,
Hams IA rs average ais.
Whiskey-95a95.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, 3-4u; wheat do, 5-A
o, Receipts goo -four 10 900 wheat; 2o60 corn
81 900 oats; 1000 rye; 1000 barley.
shipments - 5000 -four; 5000 wheat; 5000
corn; 500 oats: 600 barley; 000O rye.
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We hear of one contemplated celebration
of the Fourth of July, in this vicinity, and
that is at Oakland Trotting Park in Gardiner,
trotters. The track has been enlarged, and
under the management of Major Richards,
the public may be assured of fair dealing. 1t
is delightful drive from this city to the Park.
1t is announced that some very famous trot-
tiers are expected to be present, and should
the weather prove fair a very successful race
may be looked for.