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The New York herald., 1875-07-17
LONG BRANCH.
A STORM ON THE coAsT-THE SWIMMING MATCH
POSTPONED.

A STORM ON THE coAsT-THE SWIMMING MATCH
POSTPONED.
LONG BRANCH, n. J., July 10. 1875.
A very heavy storm passed over here this morn
ing In consequence OF which every body went to
and came from New York by the all-raiI route,
Central Railroad OF New Jersey This road is at
last in good order.
The swimming match, which was to take place
to-day, was postponed on account OF the heavy
sea.
The long pier built In front OF the East End
Hotel has been turned into speculative account
by the proprietor ten cents being charged for the
privilege OF going on the bridge.
Tee pigeon shooting match for the champion.
ship OF Long Branch was postponed until next
Monday on account OF the weather.
The trains thls evening were crowded.
Among tue prominent arrivals at the West End
Hotel were Governor Davis, OF Minnesota; Sena-
tor sherman, Bishop James Milton, H. SandIOrd
Noah, DR.. sims, OF New York; District Attorney
Harrington, OF Washington, ID. C.; Chief Engineer
King, United states Navy ;'Dr. p. Ii. Petersen, OF
New orleans; Hou. George Maury, Hon. X. w.
Woolley, OF Tennessee: Judge Fullerton, Franc els
SKiddy, A. M. SoteldO, OF New York. At the
Ocean Hotel-MayOr Stokley, OF Philadelphia I;
General g. b, Dandy, Harry Harley, j. b. Prem
tlss, General Robins, United states Army; Hon.
Robert Hendrck and Judge Cooper, OF New YORK;
Colonel seymour ana Judge John f.. Mason, or
Brooklyn.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
THE FRANKLIN TELEGRAPH CON-
PANY.

BosToN, July 16 1875.
At the adjourned meeting OF the Franklin Tele-
graph Company. held yesterday, Alfred Nelson, OF
New York, presided and said that the statement
OF the company's finances could not be presented,
as 1t was not ready. The following directors on
the ticket OF the New York party were elected
Sidney Dillon Jay Gould. W. J. syms, John Ii. Nor
timer Thomas T. EcSert, Henry NJ. Faber, Fred
l." Ames e. I. Atkins and E. Ii. Rollins, Messrs.
Dillon and Eckert getting 7s33 being all the votes
cast, and the others 5544 each. James q. Harris
was unanimously reelected clerk, and Alfred Nell
son was CHOSEN treasurer, he getting the full New
YORK vote.
preamble recising that the Atlantic anu Pacific
Telegraph Company lraudulentlY assumed the con-
troll Of the Franklin line, decreased lis rates ana
Injured It's business NY gross mis- ana ma cement ana
a resolution directing the directors to bring an
action IN behalf OF the company IN or IN equity
against the Auantlc ana Pacific Telegraph Com
pany, was lost BY a vote or 5.446 to 2,39S.
Adjourned.
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THE LOUISVILLE DEFALCATIoN.
LOUISVILLE, July l6, 1875

LOUISVILLE, July l6, 1875.
George N. Jackson, Deputy United States Col.
lector, who was charged with the defalcaton of
$45,o00, died little after midnight. He evaded
the question whether he had taken poison, but a
post-mortem was had this afternoon at the in
stance OF the insurance companies Jackson hav-
ing an insurance OF $12,5oO on his life. Collector
Buckner positively refuses 20 give any additional
facts to those published, but 1t is now thought
that Jackson's peculauons have been carried on
Tor some time, the Collector reposlng such entire
confidence In JacksOn's honesty that ne was able
TO cover up the evidence Of his crime. It was
discovered yesterday aiternoon by special agent
OF the Treasury Department, VINO had been in
structed to examine into a discrepancy oil some
5000 In the accounts oil the Louisville ofice.
Jackson was prominent member OF the church
and representative from the Tenth ward IN the
Board Oh trustees and was esteemed and respected
by all VINO knew him.
IL has Deen found that for some time he has been
living In style which his salary OF $4,000 per an
NUN did not warrant He had 10 give bonds TO
Collector Buckner 10r $25.0O0, and there may be
sufficient property found 10 indemnify the Col
lector lor his loss.
The news OF the defalcation created a profound
sensation In the city. Jackson leaves young
wife and several children.
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WASHINGTON.
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, D. O., July 10. 1875.

WASHINGTON, d. o., July 10, 1875.
TIE CHARGES AGAINST DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Y1sHER-THE SECRET OF KINDS AcoU1TrAL
Ex-Judge Fisher, Attorney for the District OF
Columbia, has not yet resigned his once, as re-
quesIed by the Attorney General He has just re-
turned from a visit TO Long Branch to see the
President, with a view OF retention In ONCE. The
Attorney General has allowed him time tn reply
10 the charges. Meanwhile. Ex-Governor Wells,
OF virginia for several years resident OF Wash
ington, having been rendered the ONCE. says he
Will accept II. The complaint OF the Postmaster
General against District Attorney Fisher was
In consequence OF the apparent listlessness
and lack OF interest displayed by the District At
torney In his preparation OF the Kinds case. See
ing this anc fearing tnat Mr.. Fisher had too much
business In his once TO allow him to properly at
tend to these cases, the Postmaster General
onered assistance by the employment OF assistant
counsel. which Mr.. Fisher declined. The POST
master General reported this fact TO the Presi-
dent, and was directed by him TO again make the
oner OF assistance to Mr.. Fisher. He did SO. and
the offer was again declined, Mr.. Fisher assuring
the Postmaster General that he would attend to
the case. BY lack OF interest and a failure TO de-
vote proper time 10 the case before trial mistakes
occurred which resulted In the acquittal OF Kinds.
DIPLOMATIC COMMISSIONS SIGNED BY THE
PRESIDENT.
The President has signed the commission OF
Francis B. Stockbridge, OF Michigan. to be Minis
ter Resident at the Hague; also the commission
OF Christian wullweber OF Iowa, to be Minister
Resident in Ecuador. and that of George H. owen,
OF Vermont. to be Consul at Messina. The COM
mission OF Adam Badeau. to be Minister Resident
at Brussels has been sent to the President for his
signature.
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THE CANAL FRAUDS.

ARGUMENT ON THE HABEAs CORPUS CASE OF
HENRY D. DENIsoN-JUDGE LEARNED RE-
SERVES HIS DECISION.
ALBANY, July 10, 1875.
The case Of Henry D. Denlson, committed to the
custody OF the Sherin by the Canal Frauds Inves-
tigating Commission for refusing to produce his
books as witness under examination, came up
before Justice Learned to-day on the return 10
the writ OF habeas corpus
Mr.. Ruger opened the argument, saying that
he appeared Tor the purpose OF asking the
Court to make an order dlscharging Mr.. Denison
from custody on the return made by the Sherif.
The Commission ordered MIN arrested Tor refusing
to produce his books and papers before them.
MT. Denison is citizen OF the State OF New
York and has been a contractor on the canals,
dong more or less work upon them. rhe object
OF this commission does not appear on any OF
their papers. They are to investigate the affairs
or the canals from the commencement of their
erection to the present time. 1he books and pa
pers asked Tor are not necessary, as the matters
they relate to can be proven IN other ways. The
frauds, II any nave been committed, consist In
taxing money from the state ior work. not on
materials not furnished. so far as the present
contracts re concerned, any engineer can tell r
tney nave been honestly performed. The Commls-
sion was appointed by concurrent resolution.
We propose TO ralse the question that the Legis-
latuTe mas no authority TO create commission
by concurrent resolution. The counsel then read
the resolution, which speaks OF producing papers.
not books. lhe Legislature has no right to con-
Ter the power to punish any person Tor contempt
In not producing books ana papers.
MT. Hand replied at some length, saying that IL
must be apparent TO His Honor the Justice tnat
the counsel on behalf or the commissioners labOred
under some embarrassment IN not knowing on
what grounds the representatives OF the prisoner
rested their case. lie thought that the counsel
for the prisoner had gone considerably beyond
the scope oil the question. II their argument was
correct the Commission was poweress to compel
a recalcitrans witness to produce books
and papers, But he argued to the con-
trary, ana held that the Commission had
full power In the matter. The Commission
was appointed to investigate the affairs Of the
canals particularly In regard to the contract oil
MIR. DenisOn for work at Fort Schuyler on the l4th
or July. The prisoner admitted that ne had books
on tho subject, and tine Commissioners were JUS
titled In declaring him guilty OF misconduct and
contempt IN refusing to pr0uuce them.
Mr. Hand argued at length that the Com
mission mad full power IL the matter.
Mr. HiscOcK replied briefly, when Justice
Learned took the papers anu reserved MS de-
CislOu.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
CUBA.

THE ALLEGED COOPERATION OF GREAT BRITAIN
GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES REGARD
ING CUBAN AFFAIRS DENIED-rHE ATTITUDE
OF THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1875.
Notwithstanding certain statements OF news
papers, there are no recent developments OF a
different character concerning the affairs of Cuba
and nothing whatever to give the least color Of
truth to The rumor that England and Germany
are cooperating with the United States In press
ing upon the Spanish government the policy of
abandoning It's West India possessions, with q
view either to their division among the
three Powers named, or their organiza-
tion into republic, under the protec-
torate, expressed or implied, OF said Pow
ers. The knowledge OF such corporation 1t Is
sald in Washington official circles, is confined ex-
clusvely to private parties and to the press that
gives 1t publicity. Nor has Great Britain or Ger
many ever limited at q cooperation of the three
Powers for the purpose mentioned. On the con-
trary, both Great Britain and Germany have been
remarkably careful not to offend the sensibily Of
the United States. the latter having ON repeated
occasions declared It's immovable adherence to
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
and which both Great Britain and Germany have
oncially said they Will respect. 1t Will be recol-
lected that in 1869 our government offered Its good
of1ices to Spain for the purpose OF bringing to a
close the civil war in Cuba on certain designated
bases. These Spain declined to accept, but offered
bases OF Its own. when were declined by the
United States as incompatible with any practical
bic negotiation. In withdrawing the ofer OF the
good ofl1ces through the American Minister Spain
was informed they would again be offered
whenever they could tend to u settlement upon
just and honorable basis OF the unhappy
contest that was devastating Cuba and so lnjuri-
ousy Affecting the United States and Spain. Since
that time no similar overture has been made by
the United States, nor has Spain lntlmated tnat
the repetition OF the offer would be agreeable.
1t has been ascertaned confdentlally and other
wise that
THE OPINION OF LEADING MEN
in Spain is mat every day tine bond that unltes
Cuba with Spain becomes weaker, and tnat the
separation oil the Island from the mother country
Is merely the work OF time, lndep IDENTITY OF any
action which may be taken by tue Spanish govern
ment. There is now no probability tnat spain will
IKE any action apart from arms for The paciflca-
tion oil Cuba. Meantime government Is pas
sive on the question and awaits events.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
THE nrr1n "sr. 1raEa."

THE HIFLH EST. LEdER."
This rife match. in which the American team
are expected TO compete to-day at Wimbledon, Is @
SWEEPSTAKES.
II consists OF three prizes. First prize, half the
entrance fee; second prize, three-1fths OF the re.
mainder; third prize, the remaining two-nfshs
Twenty-Five per cent is deducted in favor OF the
Association from all the prizes.
CONDITIONS OF THE MATCH.
The distance is 200 yards Number OF shots, ten.
Rine. any within the rules 1.-THE same as at Creed
moor; ammunition, any; position, unmarked,
but according to section or the Wimbledon
regulations, which says:-'Competltors may, un-
less otherwise specified, adopt at all the dis
tances any position suited TO the firing point, -
&C., 1t should be any withou: artificial rest. At
this distance GOO yards the target is OF the order
known as third class. 1t is composed OF 'circle
OF forty inches diameter and square frame;"
BULLS EYE,
eight inches In diameter; centre, sixteen inches
in dinmeter inner. twenty Eight inches in dame.
ter. and outer, forty inches In diameter.
This match Is one OF individual skill, and is
never shot by "teams."
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
THE FLOODS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

HEAVY LOSS OF PROPERTY AND GREAT DISTRESS
m wALEs-THE FIELDS INUNDATED FOR
MMEs-THE PEOPLE OF BATH IN DANGER.
LONDON, July 10, 1875.
Despaches from Uardin last night say the rivers
Tan ana ELY have overnowed, and the adjacent
lands are under water for miles.
GREAT LOSS OF PROPERTY.
Great quantities OF live stock have been washed
away.
IN THE BoATe
Hundreds Of the Inhabitants Of Grangetown have
been removed to Cardin IN boats.
FLOOD AT BATH.
"A hood is reported at Bath.
Last night the water was rising rapidly.
THE RAIN CEASED AND THE FLOODS sUBsIDNa
IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, July 1o-Evenng.
Tne weather is unusually cola and lowering
Rain ceased falling this morning. Dispatches
from the inundated districts report that the hoods
are subsiding.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
SAMUEL PRIEsTLEY TAYLOR, THE OLDEST Or

GANlST IN THE WORLD.
Samuel Priestley Taylor, who for nearly quar-
ter OF century past was considered to be the
"oldest organlst in America" and more recently
'fn the world" died at his sons residence, No.
400 Carlton avenue, Brooklyn, on Thursday morn
ing. Mr.. Taylor was born In London, England,
November IL, 1873, and was consequently In his
niuety-slXth year at the time OF his death. As a
child he was looked upon as prodigy. His first
pubic effort was az the age OF nlne when he played
voluntary IN Surrey chapel, London. Born soon
after iandel's time. he began his musical career
as a cnoir Doy in the city oil his birth. The cnolce
OF this procession is believed have been largely
influenced ny his father. the Rev. James Tay lor
eminent English divine. He accomplished MS
musical studies under DR.. Russell. lie came 10
this country in 1906, and was appointed organ mist
York, In 1907 n was the first to introduce chant
ing into the churcn service in this parish under
tue sanction OF Bishop Moore, ana succeeded in
maintaining lis use In tine face OF bitter upposItion
subsequently ne became organlst Of old ST. AIMS
churcn, Brooklyn, holding the position for several
years, when ne resigned. After brief
terms OF service in New York and Bos-
ton he returned 10 st. AIMS In 1920.
lie was The first president OF a musical organ "a
ten instituted IN 1912, from which .ne present
HIS last pu0llc appearance as performer was at
the choral FESTIVAL held In Trinity church, New
York. IN 1864, TO celebrate the introduction OF the
chancel organ.
Mr.. Taylor was very successful as teacher. His
last teaching was done some ten years ago, when
bodily innrmlties overlook MIN, aAd he was CON-
PEELED TO ioregO his favorite occupation. Chief
among these was deafness. On the Atm OF July
the old gentleman was wheeled up 10 the piano in
his easv chair, and essayed IavOrte hymn tune.
the keys, saying, There is no sound. IL is all a
blank.v
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ARREST OF ALBANY BROKERS.

ALBANY, July 16 1875.
William A. Squires, OF the firm OF I. W. squires
4 Son, brokers, OF this city, also Charles W.
Squires, son OF r. W. Squires. were arrested here
this evening by Under Sheriff Herman upon
orders issued by Judge Learned and Recorder
Green. The complaint IN the case OF William h.
squres was made by James Kidd, of this city, one
OF his customers, and that OF Charles w. Suuires
at the instance OF Edwin II. King. They were
bOth committed to jail In deiault OF bail the
10rner In the sum OF $4,000 and the latter So 600.
William A. Squlres has just returned from Eu-
rope. HIS iatner, the head OF the firm, IL in
Europe ana Is expected back In September.
william Claims that he can establish the fact by
New York brokers that all their transactions
were legitmatey aud honestly conducted, and
tnat all deposits alleged TO have been made in
New York by their house were made.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
THE WRECK OF THE SCHILLER.

MAIL BAGS AND VALUABLE PROPERTY REcov-
Erred AT THE SCENE OF THE D1sAsrER.
ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BIZ CABLE ]
LONDON, July 16, 1875.
Some more of the mail bags of the German
steamship Schiller, some plate and quantity
of cotton have been recovered from the scene
Of the wreck
THE DIVERS STILL HOPEFUL.
1t is hoped that the specie and other valua-
bles will be found by the divers.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
FRANCE.

TEE PARTY OF THE LEFT RATHER UNroETU-
NATE IN IT'S TACTICS IN THE ASSEMBLY.
PARIS July 1o, 1875.
A majority Of the morning papers, including
even the organs Of the moderate republicans, ex-
press the opinion that M. Gambetta erred yester-
day In attacking Minister Buffet In the debate in
the Assembly.
All agree that yesterdays sitting was an unfor.
tunate one for the Left.
THE ELECTION OF SENATORS BILL AT IT'S SEC.
oND READING-THE PUBLIC POWERS BILL
PASSED IN THE ASSEMBLY.
VERSAILLES, July 1o 1875.
The Assembly to-day, without debate, resolved
10 pass to second reading OF the bill re.ating 10
the election OF Senators.
THE PUBLIC POWERS BILL PASSED.
The Public Powers bill was finally passed by q
vote OF $50 yeas 10 80 nays.
THE BUDGET.
A resolution was adopted to discuss the budget
on Monday next, and then adjourn until Novem-
Der 80.
This course was declared urgent" by vete OF
$50 yeas TO 319 nays.
THE PARTY OF THE LEFT DEFEATED AGAIN.
motion made by the Left not 10 adjourn until
the Senate bill and the budget were voted and
the senators to be chosen by the Assembly were
elected was negatived BY vote OF Ss1 yeas to 37l
nays.
The Left bitterly reproaoned the government
with betraytng the constitutions
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
OBITUARY.
GEORGE HoDasDoN.

After brief illness Mr.. George Hodgsdon de-
parted this life yesterday. The death Of no one
will be widely regretted In insurance and gen.
eral business circles than that or the man whose
name heads this paragraph He was leader IN
the insurance business for nearly forty years, and
was connected with the KnickerbocKer Fire In
surance Company for about thirty years, for
twelve of which he held the offlce or President.
AS gentleman whose character was beyond re-
proach, an esteemed friend and one whose social
qualities were most endeartng. Mr.. Hodgsdon will
be deeply lamented. His funeral will take place
rom his late residence, No. 425 Cumberland street,
corner OF Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn, Tomorrow,
at TWO O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
THOMAS T. DE WITT.

The above named well known Brooklyn lawyer
died on Thursday night, OF the effects OF dose
OF corrosive sublmate which. It will be remem-
Dered, he drank by mistake last Tuesday. Mr.. De
witt was native Of Brooklyn, pis family having
long been resident there He was born in 1s45.
AT the age Of nineteen years he entered the puo-
llc service as a CLERK In the office OF the
CITY CLERK. lie 8 on became Deputy CITY
CLERK, III which position he remained until
1868, when ne retired from it and entered
the service or the Board oil City works. soon
aiterward he became Chief Clerk OF the Police
Department, from which position he was removed
auout Two years ago by republican Board he
being democrat like his brother, the Corpora
tion Counsel OF Brooklyn, William q. DE WITT
DE Witt went into the wholesale Jewelry business
but as 1t did not please him ne en- tered the once
ol hls brother as cnlef clerk. He was man OF
much ability as his occupancy oil sucn important
offices as He nlled at an early age sufficiently
proves.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
SPAIN.

MOUNTAIN DIsTRIcTs-DEFEATED cABLIsTs
SEEKING REFUGE IN FRANCE.
MADRID, July 16, 1875.
The provinces ofValencia and Castellon are now
free OF Carlists. The insurrectlon is confined to
the mountains in Navarro and the Basque and
Catalonia provinces
GENERAL JovELLAR AT THE FRONT.
The headquarters OF General Jovear are at
5arinena province OF Hucsca.
REFUGEE cARLIsTs LIKELY TO coMPLIcATE FRENCH
NEUTRALITY.
Fresh bands OF Carllsts have taken refuge in
France.
The commander OF the French forces at Tarpes
has telegraphed TO Paris for instructions as to
the course he shall pursue.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
HAS DONALDSON GONE UP?
CHICAGO, ILL, July 1e. Is,

OHIUAuU, III, July 10, 1870.
Various rumors anoat tonight as to
the condition OF the balloon which left
this city last night with Professor Donald
ana MIR. N. S. Greenwood, o reporter
from the Euentn1 Journal. Nothing whatever
has been seen or heard OF the @ronauts since
early last evening, when a schooner sighted
them. At that time the basket was dip
ping the water about thirty miles from
this shore. AS tue schooner turned 10 render
them assistance the balloon again assembled and
appeared to bear away nOrthward. Fears of the
gravest kind are entertained by many, who
profess TO be skilled In such matters,
but the trends OF Professor Donaldson express
the greatest con1den IN the Judgment OF that
gentleman and IN his competency 10 meet any
emergency.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
YOUNG ENoLIsHMAN, IN DESPERATION FROM
BODILY SICKNESS, CUTS HIS THROAT
.oN FROM

OCEAN GROVE, N. j., July Is, 1875.
On Monday last. at haLpast twelve O'Clock, a
gentleman, apparently about twenty seven years
OF age, entered the ONCE OF DR.. II. S. Kinmouth.
the practising physician OF Asbury Park, and on
the DOCTORS arrival few moments later de.
scribed his case as one OF general debility, when
the physician prescribed appropriate remedies
receiving an invitation from his parlent
TO call the following Friday and marx
the progress OF events. On Wednesday morning
summoned the doctor TO tine gentleman's tenn
pOrary place OF residence. DR.. Ktnmouth instantly
repaiIed 60 the spot ana found his patient An In
animate corpse, the throat severed from ear to
ear. The suicide bore the name OF Arthur Harry
Burleton. and was spending the summer with his
brother aud slster-In-law at Mrs. TucSer's, on
Shark River, about two and a hall miles from AS
bury Park. HI was born In London, England, OF
respectable and well-to-do parenrs, coroner's
inquest was held, returning yerdlct OF "Dled by
MS own hand.n
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
BYRON'S IN MEMORIAM.
A STATUE OF THE POET TO BE ERECTED n

STATUE OF THE POET TO BE ERECTED IN
THE BRITISH METROPOLIS.
LONDON July IT, 1875
meeting was held yesterday at which 1t was
resolved 10 open public subscription for the
erection OF q statue OF Lord Byron In some con-
Jpicuous place in London.
MIR. Disraeli presided, and speeches In favor OF
The project were made by the Earl Of Malmesbury,
Earl Stannope and Mr. G. A. Sala.
AMERICAN TRIBUTE TO THE POETS MEMORY.
General Wilson stated on behalf OF the Ameri-
cans that they claimed a share In Byron and the
right to contribute TO the memorial, He was
Iure his countrymen would gladly furnish at least
quarter OF the $4,000 which 1t was estimated
The statue would cost.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
NEWSPAPER BUSINESS EXTRAORDI
NARY.

From the Scranton Pa.) Republican. July ISL
The NEW YORK HERALD now runs a Sunday ex.
press tram over the Central Railroad from New
YORK to Buffalo to supply the sunday edition OF
that paper. Last Sunday $4,000 copies OF the
paper were delivered along tne route between
the TWO points named. That is newspaper
business extraordinary. Next Sunday doubtless
an edition douolc tnat OF last sunday Will be
readily disposed or Great as Is the expense con-
nected with such AN undertaking the HERALD
makes 1t pay.
The New York herald., 1875-07-17
THE SPANISH ANTILLES.

CUBAN INSURGENTS ROUTED WITH HEAVY LOSS.
HAVANA, July 10, 1875.
The troops have routed the insurgents at
Menezes with considerable loss.
SANITARY REPORT FROM PORTO RICO.
Advces from Porto Rico to :he 2sth ult. report
that the smallpox was abating at Ponce.