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THE HARBOR OF NEW YORK

WASHINGTON, August IL, 1875
The work begun in 1872 by board OF government
officers as to extending the pier and bukhead lines OF
the harbor of New York the Brooklyn sde is to lie
continued the Staten Island side of the harbor.
General A. A. Humphreys chief Of the Engineer Corps;
Colonel John Newton in charge of the engineer work in
New York Harbor and vicinity; and Captain Carlisle P.
Patterson, Superintendent of the Coast Survey have
been ordered to report to the Governor of New York
without delay to carry out the above instructions.
In the opinion of engineer officers in Washington,
Harlem River and Spuyten Duyyel creek will at no dis
tant day furnish New York with the additional wharfage
required by her increasing commerce. and still the ques-
ton of how far it is right allow the piers and bulk
heads to extend into the harbor of that city
sLantlY recurring.
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rHE CEREMONIAL OF BURIAL-ToUCHING
SCENES AT HIS GRAVE.
COPENHAGEN, August 11-Evening
The obsequies OF Hans Christian Andersen were held
To-day in the Frue Krche The ceremonies were touch
Eng and impressive
The King and members OF the royal family with the
ministers and chief officers of the government assisted
A GRAND NATIONAL REPRESENTATION
Deputaons came to the funeral from all parts of the
Kingdom.
In the cathedral were representatives Of the public
bodies State and municipal; the diplomatic corps the
faculty and students Of the university, workmen's
societies, gentlemen Of the press including several
ineeted with the American Journals and immense
congregation of citizens who filled every part of the
.edifce
THE CASKET
containing the poets remains covered with hun
dreds of wreaths laurels and floral offerings many of
which were sent from Germany and other countries.
GENERAL MOURNING.
The day made one OF national mourning through
out Denmark In this city business suspended and
flags placed at halfmast.
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THE TROUBLES IN COLOMBIA.

UNITED STATES OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE
ANGLo-CoLoMBIAN DIFFICULTY AT PANAMA.
A GENERAL WAR IMMINENT IN THE nTE-
R1og-ANERIcAN INTERESTS TO BE PRO-
TEcTED.
WASHINGTON, August H. 1875
Advces have been received at the Navy Department
from Captain e. Simpson, commanding the United
States steamer Omaha dated Panama. July 80 in regard
to the troubles that place supply of gas and
the Imprisonment Of Mr. Taylor, an English subject
superintendent of the gas works. by order of President
Miro
AMERICAN REPORT.
= Captain Simpson, being the commandant Of the only
naval force present. received despatch from Mr. Owen
NJ Long, United States Consul at Panama, enclosing
despatch from Mr.. Hugh Maet Her Britannia Majestys
Consul at that place calling upon Consul there as
the representative ola friendly nation to request the
services Of the captain of the United States steamer
Omaha In eectng the release Of Mr. Taylor President
Miro having refused the demand of the British Consul
for his release.
Mr. Long, the American Consul in forwarding the re-
quest TO Captain Simpson, asked that he would give the
matter full consideration and take such action as he
might deem proper
TH PRISONER RELEASED
AT the expiration of twenty four hours, and before
any action was taken by Captain Simpson, President
Miro ordered the release of Mr. Taylor and the matter
was then taken charge of by the British Consul
INTERNAL COLOMBIAN TROUBLES
Captain Simpson refers TO the troubles in the States OF
Magdaena and Bolivar between the State troops and
those of the general government and says from present
appearances it as If general war in Colombia is
Imminent.
AMERICAN INTERESTS TO BIZ PROTECTED.
The Omaha has been instructed 10 remain at Panama
during the disturbances for the protection of American
interests
Rear Admiral Napoleon Collins, commanding tho
South Pacific station will be directed 10 proceed 70 that
place in the Richmond his flagship
The department will also order the United States
steamer Shawmut, at Hampton Roads to proceed
TO Aspnwal TO look after American interests this side
of the Isthmug
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OBITUARY..
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, EX-GOVERNOR OF NORTH
CAROLINA.

WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, EX-GOVERNOR OF NORTH
cARoLINA.
Ex-Governor William A. Graham, Of North Carolina.
died OF organic disease Of the heart Congress Hall
Saratoga yesterday morning. 1lth inst at the hour Of
six o'clock He arrived Saratoga about three weeks
since and had been confined 10 his four days pre-
vious to his demise. The deceased gentleman
seventy -one years Of age. He was born in Lincoln
county North Carolina the 5th Of September in the
year 1904 Having received good education, he
studied law and was called to the Bar dc entered inc
field of politics early In the year 1888 he was
elected TO the Lower House OF the North Carolina
Legislature. He served acceptaby during
Of the body in $40 In the year Is41 he
was elected to the United States Senate holding tho
office until 1913 From January 1S45 to January, lS4s,
no was Governor Of North Carolina President Fill
more, on assuming the duties Of the Chief Executive,
selected Mr. Graham TO be Secretary Of the Navy He
held that position until 1852 when he resigned IT on
receiving the wing nomination for the Vice Presidency
on the Scott ticket He then resigned the Secretary
ship. During the last year Of the civil he Sen
in the Confederate Congress- and in 1856 was del
egate TO the Union Convention in Philadelphia He
not man of brilliant parts but he was honest upright
and truthful, and jealous in the discharge
of every duty. The occurrence OF his death at
moment OF very advanced age, is widely regretted
He one OF the arbitrator TO decide the boundary
line between Virginia and Maryland, and his place will
have be filed before the commission will be able To
eight children.
THE NEWS OF DEATH ANNOUNCED CARO-
LINA-HoNoR TO HIS MEMORY.
RALEIGH, n c., August IL 1875.
The news OF the death at Saratoga of EX-GOVERNOR
Graham this fornnoon, cast general gloom over tho
The flag on the Capitol is at hafmast in honor 10 his
Mayor separk has called meeting of citizens to ap-
point guard of honor TO meet the remains at Weldon
on Friday morning with a special train The Bar will
also hold meeting and appoint similar committee.
The remains will lie in state in the Senate Chamber on
Friday evening and be buried at his home in Hlsboro,
on Saturday.
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THE WAR IN THE EAST.

q TURKISH PROVINCIAL ARMY MARCHING AGAINST
THE HERzEGovINIAN INSURGENTS.
CoNsTANTNoPLE August IL, 1875.
The Governor OF Bosnia yesterday instructed by
telegraph send all the available troops fin that prov
ince against the insurgents in Herzegovina immedi-
ately.
REISVoRcESESTs CAPITAL.
Two battalons have been despatched from this city to
the scene of the instruction and others will follow.
adoNTENEGRINs JOINING THE HERzEGovINIAN M
sURaENTs- RUssIA's POLICY IN THE coMPLI-
CATION.
LONDON, August 1850 A NJ
special despatch to the Standard says great num-
bers Of Montenegrins Tuesday joined the insur-
gents around Trebigne, and it is asserted on good
authority that Russia will not prevent Montenegro
from aiding the Herzegovinians.
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, August 12-1 A. NJ.
Probabilities

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, 7
WASHINGTON, August 12-1 A. NJ.
Probabilities
For New England generally cloudy weather and rain
will prevail with light eastery to southery winds,
decided change in temperature and stationary rising
barometer.
For the Middle States, the lower lake region and
South Atlantic States, local rains followed by partly
cloudy and warmer weather, southeast to southwest
winds and slowly rising barometer.
For the Gulf States, Tennessee and the Ohio Valley
fair weather and local rains the east gulf coast and
in Tennessee with light variable Winds mostly from tho
north and west and slight changes in temperature and
barometer
For tho upper lake region, the Upper Mississippi
and Lower Missouri valleys clear clearing weather
and slowly rising temperature; variable winds shifting
to westward, and southery and rising barometer fol-
lowed by falling barometer west of the Upper Mississippi
Valley.
The Ohio River will continue to fall at stations above
Paducah it will rise slowly at Paducah and possibly
reach the danger line.
The Mississippi River will rise slowly the stations
between Cairo and vicksburg and continue to fall at
the stations above Cairo.
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JOHN FOX.

Mr. John Fox died at his residence in East Twenty
fourth street Tuesday. He born in Charleston,
S. c. in 1919 Early in life he settled in New Orleans,
where he became closely identified with the West
business and for many the managing part
of the house of James Connolly Co, whose rep-
uation for integrity and highly priced in the
Mississippi Valley. In 1865 Mr. Fox came 10 New York,
and a member Of the firm OF Livingston, Fox Co.
became well known in our mercantile community.
Numerous friends here, we'll as in the South and
West will dePlore his early death
His funeral will place from ST. Stephens church,
East Twenty -eghth street. this morning and later on
his remains will be carried TO New Orleans for nterment
in the family vault.
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CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.

CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON THE CLERKS
IN THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.
WASHINGTON, August IL, 1875.
The Secretary Of the Republican Congressional Com
mttee having through his assessors finished collecting
money for campaign purposes in the Interior and Post
ONCE Departments to-day presented the urgent claim Of
the party to the clerks in the Treasury War and Navy
Departments The clerks especially those in the latter
department, astonished at the demand In the
Interior Department the Secretary is from Ohio and
has been under fire for some time the clerks thought
the money fjudiciousy expended, might help to contr
butte TO republican victory and vindcte the Secretary
while If the election goes against the party they cannot
be accused Of ingratitude.
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MAINE REPUBLICANS.

PORTLAND August IL, 1875.
The Republican Convention of the Fourth Congress
sonal district held here to-day for the purpose Of
nominating candidate to I'LL the vacancy caused by the
death of Congressman Hersey The differences between
the candidates Llewellyn Powers and Harris NJ.
Plasted, settled by adopting resolution conced
ing the present nomination to Penobscot county to fill
out the vacancy, and giving the next term TO Wood
stock county, whereupOn General Paisted nom
mated by ia out OF l4S votes Powers indorsing the
nomination and promising his support
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Many times call their family physicians one
with dyspepsia another with palpitaton, another with
trouble of tho another with pain
In this they all present alike to themselves and their
going and Indifferent doctors separate distinct
diseases for which no prescrbes his pills potions
ing them to be such when in reality they all symptoms
caused by uterine disorer and while they thus
only able perhaps to paae for time, they ignorant
the and encourage their practice until large
made when the suffering patients better in end
but probably for the delay treatment and other
plcatons made and which proper medicine directed
cause would have entirely removed thereby insttuting
health and comfort instead of prolonged misery
Ohio - -
"Dr r. Y. PIERCE, Buffalo ~ Your Favorite Prsscrip-
ton Is working almost like miracle | better
already than have been for two years"
From Ella A Schafer, Evansville, Ind
"Dr PKRcEI received the medicine you sent and be
using it Immediately As a result Of the treatment
feel better than / have for three years.
From Mrs. John X. Hamilin. Odel I'll. -
"Dr PIERcK-The Favore Prescription has done good
which am very thankful forn
DR. PERcEs FAyoRITK PRESCRIPTION is sold by dealer in
medicineg
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The Madge shut or the whole distance OF the race
and part Of the time followed and Kept up with only
half stroke. Her builder, Mr. j. N. Towns tried her
on time, on s water, and she made half mile in one
minute and thirty-two seconds, three minutes and
four seconds TO the mile The builder Of the Madge
claims be do better and says he can build
yacht three times her size and make twenty miles an
hour without any trouble This is speed indeed, and
will cause not little surprise in the minds Of many
who believe that fourteen thirteen miles
hour is extraordinary time for a pleasure craft
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DEERFOOT PARK.

The unfinished races of Tuesday troted Off yes
terday at eleven A. M and attracted fair attendance
The weather rather cloudy, and as there were
prospects of rain the judges lost time in bringing
the three minute class to the scratch The race was
decided in one heat and by Delhi wilsey Boy sec
ond and Major third.
The first heat in the 2;3s class won by Kingsman
Boy with Dandelion in tho second place The sue
ceeding four heats were closely contested and were
won by Silvertail Dandelion and Judge Robinson AS
the last named horse the two last heats he took
first place, Dantelion second and Silvertail third
Frequent showers Of rain made II rather unpleasant for
the spectators. The following is the
SUMMARY.
PURSE OF 5000 for horses that never beat three
minutes $40 to first $50 to the second $50 to the
third and $50 to the fourth mile heats three in i've in
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THE STRIKES IN BRITAIN.

SCOTCH STRIKERS AIDED IN THEIR RESISTANCE
TO CAPITAL.
LONDON, August II, 1878
The Dundee Relief Committee have given assistance
over 1000 strikers
RESOLUTION BOTH SIDES
The masters and workmen continue firm, and all at
tempts at compromise have far failed
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A FAST YACHT.

REMARKABLE TINE OF THE STEAM LAUNCH
MADdE
This fast little boat was built for the Saratoga Rowing
Association to carry the referee tho day of the Uni
versity Regatta She was guaranteed 10 make twelve
miles an hour or forfeit TO her builder 900 She not
only proved her ability to perform that work. but went
over The three mile course in four minutes less than the
racing shells Of tha eaptsstants NJ Lhair best Sn0Nd
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SARATOGA RACES.
POOL SELLING LAST NIGHT.

SARATOGA, August IL, 1875.
The following few pools the to take place
tomorrow
In the Kenner Stakes ST. Martin sold for 5000;
Miner, $l75; Chesapeake, $751; Warwick, SIS; Ozark,
$65 Willie Burke 500
In the one mile and half race, Grinstead sold for
$225; Aaron Pennington, 500; Madge, 500 and Dub
lin and Scratch together f25.
In the selling race one mile and a quarter, Survivor
fetched $225; Caroline $3.50; Mcdaniel 800; Leader,
$685. Catesby s45; Ida Wells s35; Usage, S2O Brigand
$685. Vagabond, $40.
The last few pools sold the Kenner Stakes were as
follows Miner 5000 5000; ST. Martin $3.50, $40;
Warwick $50 S55; Chesapeake, $50, $780, Ozark $50
$60 Willie Burke, $35, 1856
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THE ENGLISH IRON TRADE.

a WE'LL KNOWN LONDON FIRM COMPELLED TO
COMPOUND WITH ITS CREDITORS.
LONDON, August IL, 1875.
Messrs Shaw Thompson, iron merchants and man
ufacturers OF No $50 Leadenha street. who were yes
terday reported TO be in financial difficulties have com
pounded with their creditors at fifty cents the dollar.
Their liabilities are estimated at $500, 600.
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EHE SHIPPING BILL OF THE GOVERNMENT
PASSED IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
LONDON, August II, 1875.
The Mercantile Shipping bill drawn up by Sir Charles
Adderey after Mr. Pmsolls demonstration and passed
by the House of Commons has finally passed the House
nf Lorda
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TIE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in the,
temperature for the past twentyfour hours, in
parson with the corresponding of last year. as in
dicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy
HERALD Building:-
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HANS ANDERSEN'S FUNERAL.

UNIVERSAL HONOR TO THE MEMORY OF THE
GREAT WRITER.
COPENHAGEN August II, 1878
Hans Christian Andersen was buried to-day.
The King of Denmark attended the funeral
The whole nation his death and affecting trib-
ptes to his memory have been received from abroad.
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SPAIN.

THE cARIIsr POSITION OF SEQ DE UBGEL UNDER
FIRE OF THE ALFoNs1sT GUNs-A MAGAZINE
EXPLODED.
MADRID August II, 1875
Official dispatches announce that supplies OF heavy
ordnance and other siege material have arrived at SEQ
do Urgel
EFFECT
The fire OF the besieging batteries yesterday exploded
a magazine in the Carlist defences
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THE RIO GRANDE BORDER.

PREPARATIONS OF TILE GOVERNMENT TO SUP
PRESS THE CATTLE RAIDs-THE PROBABLE
FATE OF CoRTINA.
WASHINGTON August IL, 1875.
The light draught naval steamer Rio Bravo which is
10 patrol the Rio Grande River in conjunction with the
army forces stationed the border nearly ready
active service The arrest OF Cortina it is thought at
ehe Navy Department will mako the task easy
Sor Suppressng the cattle thieves along the Texan From
tier divided by the river Such advices as have been
pciay received lead to tho opinion that Cortna will
be shot though prominent officials do not hesitate 10
SAY that he viii buy his freedom and return with re-
nswed zeal to rob the people of Texas That such an
evcnt Ia unexpected Us evident from the fact that
precautions h.vs slruady beer taken promptly re-
press every eaort shst may be put forth by Mexican
HobberS W raid American sell -.
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Pools are selling tonight as follows:-In the 2;s2
class, Lucille Golddus 500 Grafton 500; Sensation,
$40 the 1eld 500 In the field Young Foam, Bella
Lady Star and Brother Jonathan St James has been
drawn
On the :27 event the pools are:-Mole Morris, $40;
Rarus, $50; the field, $50 The field includes Belle
Brosshed, Carrie, Eva Berthe, Ella Madden, SNOWFALL
anq Furgeson. Mezomanie has been drawn
On the unfinished 23l Lady Turpn is selling
even against the field Only Idol and Walton are left in
tho race with
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HAMPDEN PARK RACES.

SPRINGFIELD Mass, August II, 1878
The entries for the Hampden Park Races August "a,
%, 20 and 81 have closed with total of 1O3 and the
prospect is good for surprisingly brilliant meeting
In the Open to All race for purse Of IS 600 American
Girl Goldsmith Maid, Nettie Lula and Judge Fullerton
are entered
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all parties called on the Governor and were introduced
by the Reception Committee. Many ladies' paid their
respects 10 the Governor
Tomorrow Governor Tilden will inspect the Arsenal
and other State institutions, and Will leave Tor Uca at
II 40 r. NJ.
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EFFECT OF TIE FIRE.

a GALLANT Defence BY CARIIsT GARRISON.
PARIS, August II, 1875.
Carlst advces from Bourg Madame declare that the
garrison will defend the citadel of SEQ de Ugel to tho
last and the Afonssts will find its reduction slow work
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THE NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.


The latest authentic reports show that the election
has gone acknowledgements CO., republicans 90;
independent democrat, L sxtyone is necessary for
mi nrllrr
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POOL SELLING IN TIE CITY.

The pool rooms well attended last night and the
brisk competition for the favorites that took place
showed that all the sporting element not out of
town. The following pools were Sold
ONE A
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NEW YORK. AUGUST 10. 1S75.-MR CRITTEN-

NEW YORK, AUGUST 10, 1S75.-MR CRITTEN-
Dear Sr-f have used the GLENNs SULPHUR SOAP for
the both hot and cold salt have been
taking salt baths for number OF
years but did like the used in them Being in tho
bath and having cake of GLESN's SULPHUR SOAP in my
pocket thought would try it, and TO SURPRISE found it
worked admirably both hot and cold salt water All bath
ers in should it. Thinking the information
might value you, have written these few lines Re-
spectully yours, w. NJ. IRONSIDES Il Park row.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.


Iickets can now be purchased through to Sarntopa
rake Herald train to Schenectady where carriages will be
in time for breakfast ~
Fare from New York including delightful drive Of %
miles through the country,
Close connection made at Saratoga by rail George
Lnzorne and Sehroon. ARR wing there heforn noon.
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A WIDOWS CARD.
BL1ssvrLLE, LONG ISLAND CRY, Aurrr

BIIssy1LE, LONG ISLAND CRY, August II, 1875
q. 49,
To THE EDIfoR OF THE HERALD
In your issue of this morning there appeared an
article under the head of Anohor Scandal which does
me great injustice and am sorry to your paper
used for the purpose of nurng the and frendless
widow and her child. | not now Mrs. Smith,
though was when married John b. Madden some
seventeen years since the widow Of the late John
b Madden and such claim nothing but what the law
allows me- Yours respectfully,
Mrs JOHN B. MADDEN
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as an thc VESSELS y AZ ancnor the narDOr presented
Tor the second time during this cruise the usual gay and
enlivening aspect which tho advent Of the squadron
always creates
The approaching few days will doubtless be memorable
in the yachting annals of the club Hitherto there has
been nothing but cruising from port to port although
that in itself has done much TO stimulate yacht owners
to carry out the main object Of the organization To-
night meeting was held board the flagship rela-
"a To
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!. r. Jaggar4, a. a. o, g. 3, a. g. 2, 81 5, 8 2, Al
John Fiemming-2 q g. 2, o, 40, 2 3 ., 2 2 8, 0,
A32
George W. Damon, S24 a,o2o22oo22
9-3l
w s. cOgswell-2, 8, 2 2G46,
$40
william Durland, Jr.-o, 8 90 O. o220oO o, g
O do
william s Elmendorf-S, 4 g. 8, s. 2aS,Ao,4
8, a. so
George IL creed-s 2 2, 90, 8 "a 23S
3-33
John NJ crane-2, O. 2,422232s,34So,4 40
James NJ oakley-o 4 o. 0, 0, 4 4 0, 2, o, 3, 2 Z,
A-2Q
e Nostrand-o, O. 42oS42 asa
Theodore Rogers-O, O. 4, 3, 8, q, g., 40 3 3o14
40
The gold badge is Of a pretty design, and was pro
scented with appropriate remarks by Mr Samuel s
Aymar 70 tho winner, Mr. William 8 Elmendorf The
rules Of the association require that the winner shall
contest three times for Il before the prize shall ba con
sVdered bis individual property,