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THE DELANEY EMBLEM.
v1aNAux BEATS RUDoLPHE By OVER TWO HUN
DRIED AND FIFTY POINTS

v1aNAUx BEATS RUDoLPHE By OVER TWO HUN
DRIED AND FIFTY POINTS.
The match Tor the Delaney emblem and the
championship Of America was played last night at
TammaDy Hall. The atten lance was rather SLIM
as the game OF the previous evening had been
dragged out to such an extent as to become very
tedious.
Play commenced at quarter past eight
vignaux winning the lead. Joseph Dion was UNI
pirc tor Vlgnaux; Tom Foley, OF Chicago, for Ru.
dolphe, and John Reeves appointed as referee.
Both men appeared a little scared at one stage OF
the proceedings. vignaux made i've shots with.
out a count. Rudolphe wss Flooding slowly
along. averaging about or 9, when vlgnaux sud.
denly woke up aud scored 80, 60, 20 and 80 In four
successive innings, making tue game at the close
or the sixteenth inning
vIGNAUx Isl, RupoLrnE 1oo
Most PLAYERS would be rather discouraged BY
such an exhibition Of play. but Rudolphe dld not
80 IN handsome style on the nineteenth ana twen-
te,h Innings ON the twenty-thrd inning Ru-
dOlphe put up 81 and VignauX followed with So
brilliant rum that ne supplemented with 81 on
the next hand. Rudophe was stil plucky. and
as the balls were not running mis- way. vignaux
then helped his count with 80. and on the follow
ing inning RudOlphc made run OF % In clever
style. Al the close Of the twenty seventh inning
vIGNAUx ss7, RuDoLrHB 247.
There was no beating the play exhibited by
Vignaux last evening. and on his next inning he
romeo up 3d. which he presently followed with II.
Rudclphe, in the meantime was not making more
than or at an innips. On the tnlrty.nrst
inning vignaux got the balls running hts way,
and, nursing them with that exquisite knowl-
edge OF strength which characterizes his
game. rolled up the handsome break OF 80.
Rudolphe coulo do nothing at all. but on the
thIrty-lUur.h inning succeeded in counting 49,
Vignaux played with a very confident air. now
that he had such an immense lead, but ON the
thirty-eghth inning, when Ru1Ophe ran Al, be
looked for a moment as II he was little nervous.
He did not show 1t. however when he went to play,
as in the next inning he ran 81 ana finished the
game. The following Is the
SUMMARY.
Match game Tor the championship OF America and
the Delaney emblem between Maurice Vignaux
and A. p. Rudolphe. 800 points, three Dali Freucn
game, 90 balls, played on 5xl0 Grifitn's table.
fitted with the Delaney wire cushion.
Vignaux-O, 5, IL. 3, o. 16, 0, 0. o, o, 0, 8, 80,
CO. %, 80 o. o. q. 5, Q, 2, SO. e6 So, l, 49, II.
o, so, IL, o. 49, 2, 2 IL, IA. $4,000.
Rudolphe-o, 2. 0, o, s, 10, 81 T. !, 9, /, 49, l, Q,
- T. o. l, %, IS, TO- Fl, O. %, 2, %, 0, !, l, 3
Z, o, l3, 0, s, 6, 4l-326.
Highest runs-viqnaux-oo 20, 80, %, Sc, 90,
49, IS. &c. a.: kudolphe-lo, 81 %, IS. q, 81. Al.
Average-Vignaux, Is 5-13; RudOlphe lilo.
Time OF gamc-Three hours and fifteen minu
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THE PRESIDENTS BOUQUET.

MAMMOTH AND ELEGANT BOUQUET SENT By THE
PRESIDENT TO THE GRAND FErE OF THE GEN.
TENNIAL EXPOSITION.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. % 1875.
The President Of the United States, In order TO
show his interest In oil things appertainin1 to the
American Centennial Exposition forwarded to the
grand Jgte now under way at the Academy OF
Music an elegant bouquet, accompanied with one
or his brief and characteristic letters, ad.
dressed to Miss Kate Forsyth OF this
city, which is tonight exhibited for
rafne, and which will be obtained by the party
throwing the highest number OF dice. The bouquet
is q mammoth ono, In which are gathered some
OF the richest exotic MOWERS, and was received in
this city at late hour this evening. Hundreds OF
persons are cOntending for tue bouquet. attached
to which Is the autographs letter. ana at the
hour at which send this despatch IL Is impossible
to predict VINO Will secure the prize.
THE OLD SHIP CONSTITUTION.
In connection with the above, the Naval De-
partment have issued an order, which has been
received at the Navy Yard this evening, IL regard
TO the old and tlme.hOnOred trlgate Constitution.
This grand and beautifully modelled old ship,
which rendered such gallant service during the
Revolution, under Hull, Stewart and Decatur, is
now 10 be completely repaired and lar rs
possible restored TO her original appearance. In
order tnat she may be able to extend a welcome to
the modern men OF war or foreign nations that
during the centennial year will visit our port,
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THE ICE IN THE SOUND.

EXPECTED TERMINATION OF NAVIGATION
TROUBLES IN THE soUND-BREAKINa Up OF
THE ICE AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FROM
THE STEAMERS.
NEWPORT, R l., Feb. %. 1876.
The soft weather OF the past twenty-f four hours
Is slowly, but enectually, breaking up the Ice at
this port. and, from present Indications, the
harbor will be navgable for sailing vessels at an
early date. The Providence steamer City OF New.
port. which made her last trip on Tuesday even
ing, February o. viii attempt to 20 up the river TO-
morrow, aud as 1t IS the only direct communica
tion with the northern part OF the State the fact
Is hailed with delight. The Torpedo Station launch
the ferry0oat jamestown aud the Block Island
mail packet are now making the regular trips A
tug winch arrived here TINS afternoon reports the
Ice at Providence as completely broken up ana
that with q favorable wind 1t would be all driven
out to sea. The steamer Empire State, having
completed her repairs, proceeded to New org
TINS afternoon with freight ana the Newport left
this evening with passengers as well as freight.
She arrived here this morning at TOUR O'Clock,
making the passage IN tweIty-iOur hours. she re.
ports the DRIFT ice very heavy through the sracev
Du, as ncr bows were well shcathed she escaped
damage. The Old Colony did not leave ron ner
regular time last night and remained at her dock
until three O'Clock this morning. as It was thought
prudent to have daylight through the Sound.
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THE STATE CAPITAL.

REAssEMBLrNG OF TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TANr BILL By Mr.. wAEHNEB, ABoIIsHINo
THE BOARD OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OF OFFICIALS IN COUNTY JAus.
ALBANY, Feb. %, 1878.
Tho Legislature reassembed this evening after
. recess from Friday. There was a slim attend
ance In both houses. An important bill, AFFECT.
ing the local government OF New York city.
was introduced In the Assembly by Mr..
waehner. This bill practically aooshes tho
powers OF the Board Of Apportionment,
now consisting or Mayor wickham, Comptroller
Green, Tax Commissioner Wheeler and President
Lewis, OF the Board OF Aldermen. Under the pro-
visions Of Mr.. waehner's proposed enactments the
Board OF Aldermen Will have exclusive control in
the final passage Of the estimates for each
year by the operation OF two.thlrds
vote. AS the law now stands the
Board OF Apportionment is empowered to
discharge this duty by a unanimous vote. the
Board OF Aldermen having only voice in amend
ments which may be aterward nullined.
the bill providing for payments OF onicials in
County jail, from 1868 to 1874, was ordered to q
third reading. The disposition OF large amount
OF money Is dependent uDon the passage OF this
bill. The Senate adjourned alter half an hours
session, and the Assembly at ten P. N.
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THE GRAND OPERA BALL.

The Grand opera BAH takes place to- night at the
Academy OF Music. 1t will be the last event OF the
kim this season, and no pains have been spared
TO make 1t worthy OF the reputation these balls
have enjoyed for years. The rush or tickets and
boxes mas oecn very great and many OF the most
prominent city people Will be present 10 the
boxes. number OF novelties WILL be IN PRODUCED.
There Will DE no promenade music, profess loual
dances after the Paris plan taking place between
the regular dances, these being supplied by
troupe oil 100 corypnecs and three French gro
teSque companies, Les PlOux- Ploux, Les GastOns
and Les funambues comprising in all twenty
fantastic French dancers. la Danse des In.
sectcS," a Partisan sensation. Will be the main
feature. There Is announced to be an orchestra
OIL 200. under Gairre. Yesterday afternoon re.
Hall. The moor was crowded ana the full orches-
ira was present.
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AN ADMIRAL'S FUNERAL.

In New Brunswick, N. j., on Washington's Birth
day, the funeral OF the late Rear Admiral Charles
A. Bell, or the United States Navy, took place
from his residence and from the Second Reformed
church. Rev. DR.. Hartranft conducted the ser.
vices and preached the funeral sermon, in the
course OF which ne dweit particularly on the mod.
esty oil the deceased, Speaking OF MIN as man Of
true worth-a man who never sought pubic hon
ors and preferred to know that he mad done his
lie was the simplicity OF virtue ITSELF and
VINO departed IN humility and faith and
full In years and Donors. After prayer
by DR.. Campbell and the benedicton the remains
were removed to ElmwoOd Cemetery, and there
deposited IN the family burying plot. The par
bearers were Commodore Trenchard aud Captains
Temple Low aud Johnson; Pay Director Eldrid2e
Colonel Brown, Cnlted States Maine Corps, Gen.
erai :. y. Mcintosh j; 5. Carpenter. McRae swift
lyn Navy YARD. was prevented from attending BY
illness. and Lieutenant Wise represented him.
Altogether the funeral was very impressive and
very quiet and unOS tel tatlOuS
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THE SUBSIDY REPORT.
WASHINGTON, Feb. % 1875.

WASHINGTON, Feb q, 1875.
The report ofthe Senate Judiciary Committee as
to the legal obligation OF the government to carry
into effect the contract with the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company for the semi OF thly China
mail service is signed BY Senators Edmunds, Car
penter, Wright. Thurman and Stevenson. Alter
reciting the law or 1872 and the advertisement,
proposals and contracts made In accordance there.
with they say
tract the part the United States the March s.
the payments from the date at which the steam.
nd bs hs ito a ss n, unc tho snp
tract namcly.Octooer ls7S, to the close Of the
begin he 5sqared Sy the act iHs and
time appropriation been made. and no action on
ON The s su6
an"uns e JULY & the . no aSs
na 5 fssu ws, that two The O6o
der ths contract and on the stI, Of Au.
sn ana being ssy Ssn there's stsn and nc c
At San francisco the Postmaster General under advice
the vessels LEAVING oai g view ali question respcctps
act p ne
cured, and in respect TO which evidence before
s'G no s s 70 go
the os s e ships Mse nSsw sn
de, dsed i'm. Tor The service nv ice until year ate.
we are OF inc OPINION tnat the question DC an
swered IN the negative First think that in respect
OF exccutory contracts for the delivery of
able things or tor service To be performed the law Is
clear that the claiming the bcnct OF the contract
must tender performance not only IN the manner, but
within the time stipulated. ana failing to do this his
right to demand performance ceases altogc The
result Is that the Postmaster General was, when the
ships tcnde rcd the Slh OF August 1874 under
obligation to receive them to take upon the
subject
General had not lawful power or authority to accept
the vessels under the circums anccs, 10 bind the
United States In the premises. The measure ot the
power OF the executive officers OF the IL
be founi the acts of Congress, which declare
they are TO do and how aud when they to do it
Floyds AcceptaIces, page Il Wallace. page 667) TO
hold that an executive officer OF the government a
thorzcd by law to cDter into particular contract may
enter into another and different dispense with
the performance Of the one lawfully made, would be
not only against the rules OF law but dangerous in the
extreme TO public interests he time at our disposal
does not allow us to go into extensive reasoning or
ton OF authority upon the subject
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A COAsTING CATASTROPHE.

MERIDEN, Conn.,, Feb. %, 1875.
Late last evening q terrible and fatal accident
occurred IN this city, while a party OF tnlrteen
persons were engaged in coasting. The party
was seated on what Is known as double rip
per-" 1t Was twenty feet long. was constructed
yesterday for the purpose Of entertaining the
party SO seriously injured. and was made very
strong. The start was made from the top OF
Broad street. The moon shone brightly and the
hill WAS a glade Of solid ice. Several trips had
Deen made, and the party, consisting of young
ladies and gentlemen, were in great glee. Un-
fortunately, on this particular downward trip the
steering apparatus caught and refused to act. As
the 'ripper approached Liberty street, the steep
est part OF the MIL at that point, the steersman
faster than ordinary railroad trans the "ripper"
was canted on one side OF the street, the gut
the iron posts OF a fence. William Mincnen.
aged sixteen years, was killed almost instantly,
twain Dr. T. s. Rust dentist, had I ns sea ID
S cut Lana woods, girl agea seventeen.
Lana mad SS eyes
them. Addie Harvey. sixteen years OF age. re-
celyed internal injuries Of serious character.
where the accident took place Tor space Of nity
and Fitch were notified and were quickly on the
ground 10 render assistance. DR.. Bacon,
Mss Woods nnres were onnd ar 70 10
more serious than at first supposed. The last re-
port states that she was unconscious. MISS Ba-
cons hurts are in the chest and abdomen, ana SO
complicated that the PHYSICIANS are unable to de-
eide whether or not the wounds are fatal. Miss
Harvey is this evening, in a critical state. Her
head Is fractured, her tongue swollen, and still
bleeding. Dr. Rust, when conveyed home, be-
came unconscious and remained SO for several
hours. His head was literally covered with gore
and two ugly cuts we're found on the scalp az the
top OF his head. The event has thrown sadness
upon this entire community and much sympathy
Is expressed Tor the parents OF the dead bow and
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THE CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION.

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE sHAH OF PERSIA
RESPONSE OF HIS MAJESTY
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 49, 1875.
Tho executive Of the Centennial Commission
pursues Its labor Of preparation for the great
event with considerable energy and In Q spirit of
enterprise worthy of the object Minister SchencK,
in the absence Of any diplomatic representative
OF the Persian government at Washington, has
communicated with the Shah OF Persia In refer.
ence to the objects OF the Exposition, and has re-
ceived the blowing reply
MINISTER MALCoM's REPLY.
His Excellency MIRA MALCox KHAN NAzIA oui MouLKx
His Majesty the shsR OF Persia. &C.. &C. u
FEBRUARY !. lo7a-iour Excellency-I have the honor
to inform Your Excellency that duly forwarded
fernational Exhibition Philadcph which Your Ex-
celency was kind enough to send to the Of
le government OF His Imperial Majesty the Shah WILL
have no doubt highly appreciate the interesting
to open their friendly ana commercial relations which
they are Always so DESTROYS to begin with your great
have the honor to be- with the highest
Your Exceency's most obedient humble servant.
and Minister Plenipotentlary of the Ualsed States.
GERMAN REPRESENTATIVES.
Information which has been iccelved desiguates
the resident commissioners OF the German EN-.
pire appointed to represent the same ON the
occasion. to be Messrs. JOnn d. Lankenau and
GustavuS Remak, Doth well known citizens OF
Philadelphia, the latter one OF the Park Commas
slOners, and Mr.. Alfred KuSenbur9. formerly
prominent merchant III this city and at present
ditlon oil the Hon. Charles II. Meyer, the German
Consul at this port.
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THE ELLEN LUCAS MURDER.

LATIN ELECTS TO BE TRIED By THE COURT
AND NOT BIZ JURY.
BRIDGEPORT. Conn.,. Feb. %, 1875.
The trial OF James Latin. who Is alleged to nave
murdered Ellen Lucas in this city, October L. 1874
began in the Superior Court here to-day, Judges
Sanford and Beardsley on the bench. The court
room was crowded, ana an army OF witnesses, on
both sides, mad been summoned jury had been
empanced and we're 10 their places Tue
Court announced It's readiness to proceed
with the case. Mr.. M. w. Seymour,
had, after mature deiDeratlon, come TO the con-
ciuslon that he would prefer 10 have MS guilt or
innocence decided BY Court composed OF two
competent ana impartial judges than to have 1t
passed upon by Jury OF twelve men. state At
torney James Olmstead was surprised &C this
course OF the counsel, and thought 1t Unfair thus
at this late hour. TO change the plan agreed on
during assignment day. IL was finally muj ualIy
agreed TO proceed with the trial, ana several Wit
nesses for the State were examined. The case
attracts great attention, and viii occupy several
days
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OBITUARY.


The cable brings intelligence OF the death o.
Jean Bapt!ste Camille Corot. tho distinguished
French painter, at Paris yesterday. NJ. Corot was
an old man. being born In July 1896, that at the
time OF his death he was within few months OF
his seventy-ninth birthday. His early studies
were AT the Lycee of Rouen, alter which he spen,
some years III the service OF a merchant. with
wnom he remained until 1922. In tnas year, much
against the wishes OF his father, he entered the
atelier OF NJ. Mchallon aud on his death that OF
NJ. Victor Bertln. subsequently studying some
years IN Italy. HIS first picture IN the exhibition
was his "Niew OF the Campagna." winch 1e
exhibited In 1877. Its poetic sentiment earned
for it the appreciation oil artists aud tho
public favor. Among his subsequent works
the most remarkaole are Els Views In Italy,
us3l). one OF whlcl was purchased for the
gallery OF the Duke OF orleans and the
otber for the Museum OF Douai. together
with "a Souvenir OF the Euvirons Of florence
nS39). III the museum OF Metz; "rne Dance OF the
Nympns." IN the museum OF Luxembourg: Christ
on the Mount oi Olives" (lS4s). IN the museum OF
Langres; 'Sunset IN the T,roln (lS50), IN the
museum OF Marsees; "A Souvenir OF Marcousy,r
purchased by the Emperor Napoleon Ill "fne
Burning OF Souom' 1851 and ''Dante ana Vrgllr
ana "Macbeth' 1850. Beside these ne painted
many other works. the most prolfc years OF MS
long lie being between 1865 and 1883, when ne
ceased work. He obtained a second class medal
III 1888, medals OF the first class lS4S aud 1855
ana medal OF the Exposition Universelle IN 1867.
He decorated with the Legion oil Honor IN
lS46 and advanced to the rank OF oficer in 1867.
Some OF his pictures have found tneir way TO this
country, and one Of them. "A PASTORAL was sold
with the Hazeltine collection In this city IN De-
ccmber.
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MEXICO.

Tue MALICIOUS EXCITEMENT AT FEVER HEAT
BANDIT rERRons AND AUTHORIZATIONS
IsH CONCESSION TO THE MERCANTILE MARINE
CITY OF MEXICO tvia Havana), Feb, l6. 1875
the religious excitement IN the country Is In.
tense, and there are fears OF an outbreak. A
Protestant Bible.reader has been assassinated at
Vista Hermosa. The liberal press demand the
punishment OF tho perpetrators of such outrages
hereafter. according to the full rigor OF the law.
number OF ladies have published cards declar-
ing that their signatures to the recent violent
protest against the law abolishing converts were
obtained under false pretences. others deny that
they signed the paper ana pronounce the sigma
lures iorgeries.
The Pdjdro Verde, an ultramon tame journal, has
raised storm Of indignation BY declaring thar
''only Messalinas ana Aspasias among W omen now
belong 10 the liberal party"
Even ladies OF the Church party protest against
the language used.
BANDITS, MURDER AND ROBBERY.
The police Of Jalisco have arrested tho bandit
Sarmiento, who was ono Of the leaders OF the gang
which some time ago robbed aud murdered Dunn
bart and Straus. two American travellers.
band OF robbers recently made raid on the
town OF Ixtlan.
EARTHQUAKE.
An earthquake at Guadalsjara on the 18th inst.
damaged houses and churches The SeborucO VOL
cano ar the Same time was in q violent state of
eruption. The shocks extended to San Cristabal.
where houses were destroyed and several persons
killed.
SPANISH CONCESSIONS IN AID OF COMMERCE.
Mexican vessels have been placed on the Same
footing as Spanish in the payment OF port and
navigation charges In the Spanish Antilles.
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

NEWS FROM THE swATARA-THE TRANSIT on
SERVERS
WASHINGTON, Feb. %. 1875
The Navy Department has dispatches from Cap
tain Chandler, commanding the Swatara, dated
at Port Chalmers, New Zealand January IL. az
which place ne arrived the day previous from
Chatham Island. The party at Chatham Island
were in good health. The observation OF the tran
sit as not very successful at that point, although
several photographs were taken and some micro
metric measurements. The Swa:ara expected to
leave Port Chalmers January IA, stop at Blum Har-
Dor and take ON 0oard the Queenstown party aud
then proceed to HOBART Town. kilograms OF Fen.
ruary l reported her at the latter place. DR..
Peters, during HIS stav In New Zealand, received
every hospitality, and railway and telegraph facll-
tiles were Freely and generously rendered without
cost. Captain Chandler reports similar welcome
and assistance from all the British colonies WIS.,
tied. Dr. Peters party observed both contacts.
and succeeded IN getting 237 photographs.
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ENGLAND.

LONDON. Feb. %, 1875.
The steamer Sarmatian, for Portland, takes out
300 laborers for Canada, and 700 win follow in the
steamer OF March T. After this there viii be no
more Tree shipments, as the Allan line are to raise
the fare for emigranJs.
POLITICAL POLICY OF THE CONSERVATIVES.
The conservatives will probably present Albert
Grant as their candidate Tor Parliament in Nor.
wich.
OFF FOR AFRICA.
General wolseley has sailed for Natal.
WEATHER REPORT.
the weather throughout England to-day 10 fair.
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THE FINANCES OF GEORGIA

RLPoRT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE
LARS SHORT.
ATLANTA, Feb. %, 1875.
Tho Finance Committee Of the Legislature, ate
many days Of patient investigation, assisted by
an expert appointed by the Governor, made q
volumnouJ report to-day. The committee ind
old bonds amounting to $152,OOo paid twice, and
cash short to the amount or $6s,0OO. While the
committee do NOT accuse Treasurer Jones Of dis.
honesty, they tuink ne has not kept his books
sign and request Governor smith to appoint 4
financial agent for the State. The report is a
special order for tomorrow IN both houses. The
report OF deIalcatton IN this department. IS not
true. The aStton OF the Legislature tomorrow
win elucidate the whole matter. IL Is thought
that the Treasurer will refuse TO resign and In.
sist on full hearing.
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VENEZUELA.

THE REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT ENDED-AM-
NEsTY TO THE SURRENDERED REBELS
HAVANA, Feb. %, 1875.
Advices from Venezuela state that the revolu-
lion IN that Republic has ended.
THE REBELS SURRENDER UNDER TERMS.
An oflcial agreement has been signed py which
the rebels have delivered up their arms and the
leaders are allowed to leave the country unmo-
tested.
NO action Is TO be taken against the others en-
gagged In the revolution, nor Is their property to
be connscatcd.