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The New York herald., 1875-12-23
CHARITY COMMISSIONERS.

The above Commissioners are now making thorough
private investigation OF the several institutions under
their jurisdiction with view to bringing about
cipIno among the officers and stringent enforce
mens Of the rules. II that for some time the
Workhouse and one or two other departments have
had IN reality head In fact the present officer in
charge Of the Workhouse is the engineer
OF that institution IL seems that there
has been a great deal Of INSTRUMENTATION,
owing to the fact that Keepers being pets OF the
eral Commissioners by whom they appointed,
defy the wardens, and thereby great deal OF
dissatisfaction. Were the wardens allowed the np-
pointment Of their keepers and held responsible
for the same escapes among the prisoners would be
less frequent During the past week the Commission
ers have been obliged to dismiss two keepers for allow
ing prisoners to escape. They now begin TO that
they must take action to obviate this difficulty
or the Legislature Will do 1t for them
The New York herald., 1875-12-23
INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIND.

At meeting held yesterday afternoon by those in.
serested the Institution for the Blind located At tile
ofThirty fourth and Ninth avenue, the fol-
lowing gentlemen elected managers for the ensuing
year:--Augustgs sehell, Robert S Hone D. Lydg suy
dam, Nathaniel r. Hosaok, Theodorus Bailey Myers,
John Treat Irving James ~ Mclean, Alexander Van
Rensselaer,, Smith CHIT, William whitewright Jr ;
William G. schermcrhorn, Charles De Rham, Francis A.
Stout, William b Hoffman, r. A. Schermerhorn, Peter
Mare Frederick ". Rhnelander, Frederick sheldon,
Chandler Robbins and Charles T.. strong
The New York herald., 1875-12-23
EVENING AUCTION SALES.

Several days ago Mcssrs. Leayitt Co., we'll known
auction house, widely advertised the sale Of large
quantity or art furniture, surplus stock remaining
the warehouse Of Nessrs Herter Brothers, Of No 877
Broadway. The salc 70 have taken place last
ing About three In the afternoon messenger from
Mayors olce called upon tho and noti-
fed them that IL the auction proceeded they would lay
themselves open to arrest Word once sent 10
the owners, but Of course u late for any ac-
ton, and quito a numbar Of orosDecLtve buyers we're
disappointed.
The New York herald., 1875-12-23
A SCHOOL RECEPTION.

The primary department of Grammar School No. 6s,
In l2Sth street Sixth avenue gave closing
cses yesterday morning presence OF large number
of visitors, who appeared to lively interest in
the proceedings The programme afforded the pupils
chance distinguish themselves and also gave proof
OF the great with which they had been trained
There choruses solos, recltations charade, the
distribution Of rolls OF honor and prizes well ad
dresses BY friends Of the school, The affair passed of
most enioyabIy
The New York herald., 1875-12-23
OUTDOOR CHARITY.

The Commissioners or Charities and Correction yes
terday adopted the following resolution which will eK-
plain tselfs--
Resolved, That the experiment made Of giving tho
necessses 81 Ito 20 tho outdoor instead Of
ord@ra en Sr"oesy storas. AZ heretofore done.
The New York herald., 1875-12-23
cHRrsrMAs Ar rHE CUSTOM norsr.

The Custom House will be closed on Christmas DAY.
save between the hours Of nine and ten A ~ for tho
entrance and clearance Of vessels
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
DEDICATION OF A CATHOLIC CHURCH AT SCRANTON
ANroN Anrnet 1h 1s-h
OF ST. MARYs CATHOLIC CHURCH
LAYING A CORNER STONE.

TIE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH AT LONG BRANCH.
LONG BRANCH, August 15 1875
The stone Of the Catholic church was laid
this afternoon with imposing and impressive cere-
monies. At two o'clock p NJ. procession formed
at the old church, lead by Bishop Corrgan and fol-
lowed by the Revs J. f. Saaun pastor of the church;
S. Damilon, of Red Bank; Joseph Flynn, of Jersey
City, and NJ. NJ A. Hartneay, Of Columbus, Ohio, and
members of the congregations Arriving at the site of the
ednce, Bishop Corrgan conducted the ceremonies
following the usual formula OF the Catholic Church, the
blessing Of the stone being of course the most
prominent and imposing feature In box in the stone
placed a record Of the year, the names Of the
regning Pope the Bishop Of New jersey the pastor of
the church. the Governor Of the State and tho trustees
Concluding the formal ceremonies brief but ap-
propriate and highly impressive discourse by Bishop
Corrigan to which the large audience present listened
with the most earnest attention
The church edihce is TO be built the of
Chelsea and Wardell IL is 115 feet deep by As
feet WIDE and is TO be story high, with seeple Tho
style Of architecture is Dorc The lot and building
cost about OO0 and it is expected to be in readiness
for public worship next summer. IL will be a tasteful
structure and an ornament TO the Branch.
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
PROCTOR PROTECTING HIMSELF.

desperate ARRAY took place at Hoboken between
three men last night which resulted in the infection OF
dangerous If not fata injuries Thomas Proctor
The quarrel arose about claim of twenty-five cents
II appears that Peter Boobey New York man, hired
boat from Proctor Richards at the Elysian Fields at
scventv.Gve cents an hour. On his return the men
contended that he had exceeded hour and they de-
manded twenty-five cents extra Boobey denied the
validity of their claim and prepared TO resist the on
saueht which the boat about 10 make upon
him. terrific hand hand scuiIo ensued, Boobey
fighting with desperation against the heavy odds
Finally he seized Proctor in his arms and flung him to
the grouud with such violence that his leg was broken
and he sustained internal injuries Of dangerous charac
ter. Boobey now IN the act of overpowering his
other assailant when policeman arrived and took him
into custody Proctor carried stretcher 10 ST.
Marys Hospital When the prisoner was lodged IN
cell be was found To haEa boon snyeralv hurt
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
RIOTOUS MINERS.

LAwLEss DEMONSTRATIONS FOLLOWING ON PAY
DAY-sEvERAL MURDERS CoMIIrTED-A
MAGISTRATE SHOT WHILE ISSUING A WARRANT
PoTTsvnLE, Pa, August 15 1876.
Yesterday being the first general pay day among the
miners in the northern section of this region since
sumption, and money being unusually plenty there
were a number of disturbances, free fights shooting
cases and assassinaons caused by drunken braws At
Guardvlle last night two named John Stlzel and
Thomas Love got into alteration Shortly after the
quarrel Stlze put in his appearance the office of
Squire Guyther and demanded warrant for the arrest
of Love While the Squire preparing to issue the
warrant he was shot and instantly killed by two men,
who fired through window Love has fled.
AT Shenandoah the 1remen had picnic which was
kept up until late hour last night. man named
James, who had beer stand the picnic ground
being asked to sell beer TO two men, while waiting
them was shot by Of them and instantly killed
This murder the result of bad feeling which has
existed between different factions since James killed
man in self-defence year ago. AT Mahanoy City at
eleven O'Clock last night,
A FREE FIGHT
occurred in front Of a saloon which was completely
destroyed Three men who engaged in
while standing the pavement looking on was shot in
the breast the ball coming out at his back He will
die A late despatch tonight statcs that Bunkower is
still living and during the day made his will Among
the wounded notorious character known as
"Buly BILL whose life has been attempted before and
who brought TO Pottsvlle by Mahanoy City con-
stable and lodged in the County Jail to-day.
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
THE INDIAN FRAUDS.
ANNUITY GOODS SOLD TO THE CITIZENS ALONG
THE UPPER MISSOURI

ANNUITY GOODS SOLD TO THE CITIZENS ALONG
THE UPPER MISSOURI
BISMARCK, D. T., August Is, 1875
II would that the HERALD exposure of the
stealing and frauds connected with the Indian Depart
nent along the Upper Missouri River have only made
She plunderers bold in their operations Probably
is their desperate effort to accumulate all they
before being hurled from their present lucrative posi-
tions The following may be relied upon strictly
Tue:-
The steamer Silver Lake, loaded with
INDIAN ANNUITY GOODS,
srrived here the 18th ON her way to the Indian
agency at Fort Berthod the goods being intended for
he Indians at that agency While lying the river land
ing three miles from this point lot of -four disposed
of and unoaded from the Silver Lake The party pur-
chasing the flour is well known in this vicinity. Every
Eack OF flour delivered TO him from the Silver Lake is
recognized as Indian flour, and bears in bold relief the
well known Indian brands. The matter has Just been
made public. No sooner did
leak out than the trader at Berhold who resides here
sent mounted courier post haste at O'Clock last
night TO reach Berthod Agency in advance of the Sill
ver Lake and notify the guilty parties that the matter
was no longer secret and thus gave them an oppor-
tunty to hatch up story explanation the sale
OF Indian goods to citizens along the Missouri River
The party purchasing the nour did before becoming
eware that it belonged to the Indians
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
TIE LEvY-CoNwAY WEDDING.

The audience who so enthusiastically applaudcd Mr.
Levy at Glmores Garden last evening his masterly
performances the cornet did not know whence came
the inspiration that fired his soul wreathed his faco
with smiles. He had just been married.
The ceremony performed at two o'clock yesterday
afternoon, by the Rev Dr. Griffin in the Presbyterian
church, at the corner of University place and Tenth
street. The bride was Miss Marianne j. Conway better
known to Miss minnie Conway, the eldest
daughter of the late f. b. and Sarah $ Conway who
formerly managed the Park and Brooklyn theatres,
Brooklyn.
Owing to recent Affections in the family Of the bride
the ceremony Of strictly private character, tho
only persons present being the officiating clergyman,
who acting for the Rev. Robert II. Booth; Mr.. j.
Levy the bridegroom; Mr. George Opert, the grooms-
man; Miss Minnie Conway and her maid.
The happy pair leave this morning to spend few
days at the residence Of Mrs d. Bowers at Manches
tor, N. H., returning Thursday next There will bo
no change in the engagements made by Miss Minnie Con-
way the first commencing al the Academy of Music in
this city with the Kirally troupe in a few days.
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

ooNcEET FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FRENCH
IEoNDEs.
The French choral and musical societies OF this city
gave concert at Tammany Hall Ferrero Assembly
Rooms Saturday night for the benefit Of the victims
OF the recent floods in France The concert very
we attended and the arrangements under the direction
Of Mr.. Joseph Strauss, admirable The programme
was as folows:-"La Graceuse" Overture, o. Metra,
orchestrai "France," A. Thomas chorus cornet solo,
''serenade," Gounod Mr. Levy; duo du "Pre aux
Clercs," Herold Mile. Duchochos and NJ A
Dupini piano solo, "Caprice Heroique," s Saen,
NJ Augusee saureti grand air de 'a rravata Verdi,
Mile Buzzettl; Overture de ''Fra DiavOO" Auber
chestra; Il Etole des Concerts" Armand orchestra;
a. La & N0ce du village Laurent de Rle chorus; air ds
la File du Reglmentn Donizetti Mile DuchOchois;
La Nieux Braconnier," chansonnette NJ Juignet:
Grand SIo duo ae La Rene dc ohypre," Halevy, NM.
s biess ana D9pmi lie Turbulent Gaop,n o. Metra,
some Of the artists achieved that may be con-
sldeFed as very remarkable Over 81 200 were realized
by the
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
LUNATICS POISONED.

FROM THE EFFECTS OF sEDATIvE MIX
TURE.
ST LOUIS, NO., August Is, 1876
A good deal Of excitement occasioned at the
County Insane Asylum yesterday the death Of four
of the inmates from the administration of sedative
mixture to make them sleep. The names of the VIC
tins are Annie Newman Christina Koenig, Anna
Peters and Joseph Rockford An inquest was held this
afternoon, at which number Of physicians
testified TO the nature and effects of the
mixture, but verdict deferred until an analysis of
the sedatvc could be made to determine whether any
other medicines than those prescribed were added
Among
INGREDIENTS
ofthe mixture belladonna extract OF conium bro
mide Of potassium and other posons Tho same prepa.
ration has been used before without any bad effects and
II is thought that either overdose was given the
patients some unusual article put into the mix
ture.
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, August l6-1 A. NJ.
I1rOJobilities

WASHINGTON August l6-l A. NJ
Probabilities
For New England the Middle States and the lower
lake region, continued and generally cloudy
weather. with light rains southeast TO southwest winds
and falling barometer during the day.
For the South Atlantic and Eastern Gulf, areas of
rain with partly cloudy and warmer weather southery
to westerly Winds and stationary rising barometer
For the Western Gulf States Tennessee and the Ohio
Valley clear or fair weather and slowly rising barome-
ter, with south to west winds and higher temperature
than Sunday except in the Ohio Valley, where it
will change but slightly.
For the upper lake region the upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys clear fair weather and con-
tnued low temperature, with northwest to southwest
winds and rising barometer followed by falling barome-
ter and variable winds west Of the Mississippi
The Ohio will probably fall slowly at all stations
The Mississippi will continue to fall at stations above
Memphis and remain stationary, or rise very slowly at
Memphis and stations below
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
THE BLACK HILLS.

MEETING OF THE MINERS AND A RESOLUTION OF
THANKS TO PRESIDENT GRANT-THEY DEPART
UNDER PRoTEsT-sPorTED TAILS PRICE AID
vANCED.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, August Is, 1875.
The Inter Ocean's special from Fort Laramie dated
14h ns states that ut meeting of the miners in Gus
ter City, French Creek resolutions passed ten
dering thanks to President Grant for the manner in
which he caused his commands TO be executed They
further state that they convinced that the Black
Hills is one of the richest mining districts in
the United States and in obeyng the command of the
President they do under protest The miners are
nearly all leaving the hills Six men were appointed to
remain French Creek and preserve their claims until
the hills are opened for the miners who leave.
Spotted Tail and twelve of his tribe, who from
the Spotted Tail Agency, accompanied by the Indian
agent left French Creek to-day to return to their
agency The object of their visit to see for them
selves the value of the Black Hills They now want
compensation for their territory and also demand
payment for the gold already taken out by the miners
this summer in addition TO the purchase price expected
from the government
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
THE SEASIDE CAPITAL.

GREAT INFLUX OF SUNDAY vIsIToRs-LAYING
THE CORNER STONE OF A CATHOLIC CHURCH.
LONG BRANCH, n. j., August 49, 1875
Twenty five hundred people arrived here this morn
Ing over the New Jersey Southern Railroad The beach
presented lively appearance during tho day There
was at one time 1000 people bathing in the ocean
The ceremony OF laying the corner stone of the new
Catholic church, Chelsea avenue, took place tins
afternoon and was conducted by Bishop Corrigan of
Newark One thousand people present Tho
church will be known 'Our Lady, Star OF the Sea
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
A BOY DROWNED.

While the steamer Arrowsmth was on its hafpast
twelve o'clock trip yesterday 10 Coney Island Augustus
f. Chatoney fourteen years of age residing at No. 81
Greenwich street, fell overheard and was drowned His
body was not
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
COLLISION ON THE NORTH RIVER.

The steamboat Americas, while on her return trip
from Rockaway, ran into a steam launch of Eighteenth
street. North River at half past O'Clock last night
She tore the launch to pieces, and threw three men,
William Miller of No 432 West Thirty second street:
John Lynch of No 107 Melton street. BROOKLYN and a
Mr. Andrew, into the river. Miller and Lynch were res
cued in an exhausted condition, but Andrew waa
drowned The pilot of the Amercus says that he could
not possibly avoid the collision the launch or at
least MhoaYer WAS rnnning il was cenrly at faulL
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
WHERE WE'RE ..THE FINEST PoLIcEY

Ferdinand and Peter Yensen, of No 7S3 Seventh ave-
nue. were assaulted and severely beaten last night al
the of Sixth and Fiftyseventh by
party of unknown men, one of whom threw a stone
striking Ferdinand on the head and fracturing his
skull OF course the rufians made good their escape
the police usual being just far enough away to fac
tate their operations and flight
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT.

On Saturday evening young Frenchman named
Frederick Wink, nineteen years old, residing at No 21
William street, Newark, drowned in the Passac
River. In company with a companion he hired boat
for row. and had got as far as the Zinc Works when
the swell from the Coney Island steamer which was
passing upset the boat preciptatng them into tho
water. rope thrown from the steamer, which
seized by his comrade, who rescued but Wink
was drawn under the paddewheel and drowned.
The New York herald., 1875-08-16

NEW YORK, AUGUST 10, 1S75.-MR CRITTEN--
ton Dear Srf used the GLnNNs SULPHUR soar for
the last two in both hot and cold salt been
in the habit of taking hot salt baths number Of
years but did not like the used in them Being in the
bath, and having cake of GLENEs SULPHUR Soar
pocket thought would try and my SURPRISE found d
worked admirably both in hot and cold salt All bath
in salt should it, Thinking the information
might be of value TO you, have written these few
w NJ. IRONSIDES Park
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
OUTRAGE BY TRAMPS.

Providence, r L., August Is, 1875.
Two tramps called at the Manton House. in Johns
town, r. l., on Friday night and, after being fed, de-
manded liquor This being refused one of them drew
revolver and shot Mr. Phillips the proprietor through
Connecticut lima y
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
THE CANAL FRAUDS.

SARATOGA, N Y, August Is, 1875
The Governor has transmitted to the Attorney Gem
era the report of the Canal Commission upon the Utica
contract and has directed suit to be brought against
Tho contractors, Belden Denison Co., bcnalf of
Ane
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
LANCASTER. Pa.

LANCASTER, Pa, August 15 1876
To-day Charles Finay unmarried, had both legs cut
of while attempting to board Western bound freight
train. lie will die from his injuries.
The New York herald., 1875-08-16

The WILCOX GIBBS SEWING MACHINE COM
PANY have just placed the market thoir NKw SILENT
SEWING MACHINE with
AUTOMATIC TENSION
This Is the most marvellous improvement OF the day in
sewing machines In practical utility eclipses everything
hitherto invented There Of tension required
this machine and perfect work kind
thickness Of material Main Office 65S Broadway, N Y.
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
WHAT MONOPOLY MEANS.

LONG BRANCH August IT, 1875
The Western Union Telegraph will be raised to-
to tho old prices before the competition with
the Atlantic and Pacific line This is the first step
toward ABSORPTION
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
THREE wEAvERs DROWNED.

PATERSON N j., August l5 1875.
Three men, wcavers, were drowned at Passaic Falls
this morning by boat upsetting. Their were
James Grogan, William Horton and Henry Martin.
Their bodies have not yet been recovered
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty four hours, in COM
parison with the corresponding date of last year as in
dicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy.
HERALD building.
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THE CHIEF OF THE CHERoKEEs.
EUFALA, l. t., August Is, 1875.


1t is asserted by the friends OF Charles Thompson,
who ran for chief of the Cherokees against W. p Ross
in the late election, that he is elected by fully 500
The New York herald., 1875-08-16
CHINA AND JAPAN.
THE JAPANESE STILL EXCITED TOWARD THE
CoRI1ANs SUFFERING FROM HEAT IN THE
OTrLES-CRIAfINAL LAW REFORM

TIE JAPANESE STILL EXCITED TOWARD THE
coREANs-sUTFERNG FROM HEAT IN THE
CITIES CRIMINAL LAW REFORM.
SAN FRANCISCO Cal, August Is, 1875
The Pacific mail steamer Alaska, from Hong Kong via
Yokohama, arrived at this port to-day She brings ad
vices from Hong Kong to July Is and Yokohama to
July 25
QUESTION
Tho rumors continue of impending trouble with
Corea, but tho japanese government wthholds infor
nation as to its intentions The present indications are
that peaceful counsels will prevail.
SUFFERING FROM HEAT
There has been unusual suffering from heat in Jeddo
and Yokohama The thermometer averaged last week
100 degrees Fahrenheit
CRIMINAL LAW REFORM
Punishment by torture is virtually abolished in the
Japanese courts but the formal announcement is post
poned until the judicial system has been organized
WARM EVEN FOR CHINA.
There is great suffering throughout China from the
prolonged heh The thermometer at Peking has risen
Co ITO degrees
THE NEW YORK YACHT SQUADRON.
PLEASANT PROSPECTS FOR THE RACE TO-DAY
THE PERFORMANCES OF THE BIG MOHAWK
THE ENTRIES.
NEWPORT, r. l., August Is, 1875
for Vice Commodore Garners prizes With character
istc liberaly he has presented four cups two for
echooners and two for soops the being rs usual
from Fort Adams to and around the buoy of Block
Island and return The entries include all twelve YES
ses and from present Indications the will be hoty
contested.
THE MOHAWK,
OF course, will not enter the lists her owner being the
gver Of the prizes Since Friday last she has been
somewhat overhauled, and, although she is sadly in
need of going the ways think she will make good
display in Wednesdays race. 1t is admitted by all who
have watched her performances throughout the cruise
chat she is vessel of which the squadron may we'll feel
proud, and it will not be at all surprising it, before the
season Closes she will render her famous 1t
day there will be no time allowance and that should the
surroundings be favorable, she will stand good chance
TO carry oil
LAURELs.
She will have q stanch competitor in the Rambler,
which has sailed remarkably well since the commence
ment of the cruise.
ENTRIES
for the race tomorrow include the schooners Alarm,
Rambler, Restless, Eva, Dreadnaugh Ider and Clio and
the soops Vndex, Vision Wndward Addie and Gena.
The wind is now steady from the southwest
YACHTING NOTES.
Yachts Julia, E.Y.C, and Tudor arrived at Vineyard
Haven Friday. The latter leaking 900 strokes
per hour, and would go the marine railway
Yacht Violet, from Boston for Newport, also arrived
vt Vineyard Haven Friday
Yacht Atalanta, N.Y.YC, from New York, passed