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The New York herald., 1875-12-20

he vested in some absolutely impartial and unbiased
hands, like those of Congress and the President until
the people Of Alaska become and important
enough organize and sustain Territorial govern
Of their own The statutes Of 1868 provide for
the punishment OF all their violations by extending the
jurisdiction Of the courts OF oregon and Washington
Territory over Alaska, and empower the civil officers
created by these statutes to arrest all offenders
and take them down regularly organized courts for
trial. sc.
In this Mr. Elliott feels constrained to oppose
the bill OF Senator Mitchell for he says that the
tion Of the county offices up there provided for by
the provisions OF that bill will honest who
may accept them TO starve or tempt them TO become
sharks in order to live for is simply impossible for
them TO live by their fees, and unless they able 10
do as the natives do they will have to go begging or
most idlo men, their attention mischief Mr..
Elliott states that outside OF wrangel mining transfer
station for the miners pass up and down from the
British Columbian gold fields on the stckecn River,
known as Cassiar, there not forty white per-
In the whole length and breadth of Alaska not
counting the troops at Stka. The presence OF
steamer along the would at once establish
means of communication between all the most impor-
tant posts and native villages in the Territory and give
sure and effective governmental supervision, carry
ing the mails, &c, and be certain OF suppress
ing the whiskey trade which is now unchecked
THE RECENT VISIT TO THE CENTENNIAL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IMPRESSION ON THE
CONGRESSIONAL MIND.
The guests OF the Centennial authorities, who have
returned from Philadelphia, express themselves
much gratfcd with the liberal in which they
entertained both in the city and the Exhibit
ton grounds and say their hopes of the of
enterprise much strengthened by being made
quainted with the progress OF the work, the large
amount of money already subscribed and tho interest
manifested by foreign governments which have
cured ample space for the exhibition of their respective
products. In addition to promised support by tho
members of Congress who attended the banquet many
others have privately expressed their to the
effect. So that It may be safely stated that
the ST. 500 900 asked for by the commission will be ap-
proprated by Congress- in order to place the Exhbi-
tion beyond the possibility of failure.
THE CASE OF FITZ JOHN PORTER.
The friends OF Ftz John Porter say they have
for believing that the Executive authority will
take action the request OF General Porter for
review OF his case he having been dismissed from the
army and excluded from holding any federal Office of
profit emolument, in accordance with the sentence
OF a court martial
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1875.
TROUBLE GROWING OUT OF THE ILLICIT
wHIsKEY TRAFFIc-THE NECESSITY FOR A
CIVIL GOVERNMENT.
Mr.. Henry W. Elliott OF the Smithsonian Institu-
tion and late Special Commissioner OF The Treasury
Department, will appear before the Senate Committee
Territories January with argument relative
tho proprety OF enforcing civil law the Territory
OF Alaska aud the withdrawal of the troops stationed
there who utterly powerlcss suppress tho Illicit
whiskey traffic now prevalent, and tho consequent
disorder, rum and dcstltuton that viii soon involve
the natives OF that country. Mr. Elliott thinks that
tho adoption o. tho Sargent BILL which was introduced
last Tuesday and referred TO the Committee the
Judiciary would relieve and complete tho statutes OF
1868 which amply sufficient for the protection and
interests Of all our people who may see proper to
identify themselves with the Territory inasmuch IL
would give Secretary Bristow the power to drive all
the whskcy smuggors out OF Alaskan waters and pro-
hibt the OF firearms the otter grounds This
would aso give peace and protection to the natives,
and is all the legislation yet called for by the
sources OF Alaska when more Is wanted in good
reason il could be asked for from Congress- and would
doubtless be granted
MIR Elliott thinks that the people Of Maine have just
as much interest Alaska have those OF Oregon
Washington Territory, and that the Capitalization OF
civil law and power with regard TO that country should
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
FIRE ON FIFTH AVENUE.

SUPPOSED TO BIZ OF INcENDIARY ORIGIN
nre broke out yesterday afternoon in tho two story
brick stable in the Of No 100 Fifth avenue which
is occupied by Dr. Guernsey, of No. is West Twenty
third street. II was ten minutes past two o'clock
when negro named William A. Jones aged eighteen
years, was seen by some citizens, VINO passing
the time, 10 rush through the stable door into
the street without giving any notice Of a
fire. Immediately after flames and smoke
made their appearance out OF the windows
and doors OF the building Two three OF the citizens
at once seized Jones guessing from his apparent want
OF desire to cxtngush tho flames he had boon the
ofthc nrc, while others ran in search OF police
officer 10 alarm the nremcn. As usual In cases Of
emergency, no policeman at hand and two blocks
had to be gone over before one could be found AT last
officer notified OF the lrc and he the alarm
from station No $40, which Is between Twenty fr$t
and Twenty second streets The engines too were
somewhat tardy and before tho flames could 30 stbducd
81, 900 worth OF damage done the carriages and
harness in the stable, and about $500 worth to the
building, which Is owned by the Miner estate All tho
horses four or Ave carriages and part of the harness
rescued from the burning building by the citizens
before either policemen rcmcn arrived at the scene
and that property was all that saved There
strong northwest wind blowing at the OF the cona
grafton, which carried the dense smoke up against the
SIDES and fronts Of the Union Club House cornc.
Twcnyhrst street and Fifth avenue and tile Hotel ST.
German, Twenty. second street and Filth ave.
nue., making those buildings present very black ap
pcniance.
Jones the suspected incendiary, was taken to tho
Twenty ninth precinct station house where he stated
that he did odd Jobs for the sabcman, John H. Jones.
He said that ho was asleep N the stable when he
awakened by tho crackng OF the burning tmhcrs, and
barely escaped 10 the street IN mc 10 save his ifc
Fire MARSHAL sheldon was notified OF the affair aud
he VIII hold searching investigation TO the origin
OF the fire to- day
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THE NEWPORT CHILD BURIAL.

FATHER GRACE IN DEFENCE OF HIS POSITION
HIS REMARKS FROM THE ALTAR-INDIGNA-
TON OF THE FAMILY OF THE DECEASED
ECCLESIASTICAL PROCEEDINGS TO BE TAKEN.
NEWPORT, r. l., Dec. 10, 1875
St. Mary's Roman Catholic church crowded at
ten o'clock this morning, Notwithstanding the
extreme cold many being there for the purpose OF
hearing what the PASTOR Rev Philip Grace would have
to say in relation to the charges brought against him
by the Defray family, at whose chd's funeral he
fused to ofciate. He defined his position according
the Church discipline and in a manner satisfactory to
his congregation and the official members OF the
church. Some of Mr.. Deiray's family present,
and highly ncensed at the reference made them
by the reverend gentleman, and intend to have an
explanation at an early day. In the course of
HIS REMARKS,
he sad he would not do otherwise than he had done In
relation to the until he had been convinced that he
wrong, and that he would spend So 900 to vindi-
himself from the charges brought him by
The Defray faily The afflicted mother upon hearing OF
the remarks said that If IL took every dollar that she
worth she would have satisfaction and would APP
peal TO the Bishop Of the diocese, furthermore She
said she intended to have her daughter buried accord
ing to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church, and
that she would take such measures would compel
Father Grace to do his duty as her spiritual adviser
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OBITUARY.
EDWARD EDDY, TRAcEDrAS.

EDWARD EDDY, TRAGEDIAN.
tclegraphc despatch received in this city announces
lhe DEATH by apopexy, Of Mr. Edward Eddy the TRACE
d'au' al Kingston, Jamaica. Mr Eddy born in the
cly o. Troy and at the time Of his death about
hity-ionr years Of age. He made his FIRST appearance
on lhe stage in Albany in Irish characters and in
very snort time became quite a local iavorIte While
paying MS engagement in Albany he lived Troy with
ms mo'her, and every evening after the theatre was
out he walked to his home-a not very pleasant under
aaAihs q dark or stormy night When the ice sealed
,h, as 49, se ~ :. va MS custom 10 skate home and in
s, Ut Wy ane great Bowery iavoriten OF a few years
PACK became NEST accomplished skater Leaving
Oany he came W this city and made his first appear
anos =. W ~, Vlu richmond Hill Theatre and played
iounu ~ mcIl AhoMh tragic and melodramatic charac-
ters. This was about the year Is43 When John n
scos' uleu Mr Eauy succeeded him in the affections OF
the boWery playgoers and became one OF the most
popular players OF the side In nonular esteem
Eddy ranked with Hambn, Scott Kirby Mcnononch
and number OF others who have long since passed
away. After a successful career AZ thc Rowerv ur
Eddy played brief engagement the Chambers strcet
formerly Burton'sl old theatre. From thence he went
10 the Broadway Theatre, situated al that time
opposite the City Hospital He retained the manage.
ment OF this house until II closed The last piece pro.
duced there "Antony and Cleopatra with MIR
Eddy as Antony. The play was elegantly mounted
and was successful that when the house closed ia
run was continued at Niblo's hr Eddy since then
played several successful star engagements both In the
city and throughout the country The last time he
ever played under the management OF Mr. Tom
Ward in the town Of Elizabeth n J toward the close
OF last month"; and the character he appeared in the
Ragpicker OF Paris. During his lifetime he managed
several theatres, among them may be enumerated the
Old Bowery, the Chambers Street. Nibo's the Broad.
way and the Metropolitan. As actor Mr. Eddy was
popular and in such plays as 'The Corsican Brothers.
LA Tour de Nesle y "Whain Ten and ''rhe Robbers
he was vigorous and forcblc Whatever his faults
an actor the faults OF the school in which
he was taught As friend he was warm and affection
ate, and though irritable at times he had many good
traits OF character He prominent Mason, and
much attached 10 the fraternity His death unex-
peced, and his many friends will learn with grief OF
his sudden taking of.
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
THE PROVIDENCE TOOL COMPANY.
BARRAssMENTs-ITs ASSETS CLAIMED TO BE
IN EXCESS OF ITS LIABILITIES.

1 STATEMENT CONCERNING ITS FINANCIAL EN-
BARRAssMENTs-ITs ASSETS CLAIMED TO BE
IN EXCESS OF ITS LIABILITIES.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., Dec. 10, 1875
Tho Providence Tool Company will issue a statement
tomorrow showing that IL has contract with tho
Turkish government for the manufacture of 600 600
rifles with the option OF accepting additional
for 200 0O and that large expenditures have been made
In the preparation Of buildings, machinery and tools
that the present capacity OF manufacture is 900
rifles per week, employing 800 men, During the past
year the company has reduced the debt incurred in
making preparations 5000 900, and added $500 900 to
Its general assets combination OF unfortunate cir
cumstances which explained in their circular, has
placed the company under
FINANCIAL EMBARRASSMENT
and compels IL 10 ask It's creditors to grant such
tension as will enable 1t to carry successful result
the enterprise which it is engaged.
committee will be invited to examine the CON-
pany's affairs and report forthwith. The statement
represents that the assets of the company, at low
valuation exceed, over aud above its liabilities
$50 000 Under the existing accepted contracts the
company has already manufactured go 900 rifles eav
ing $50 900 in process or yet TO be made In fumcn Of
the present contract Probably 100000 OF this number
can be completed from materials on hand in various
stages of progress and in the production of which
half the cost OF the labor to fully complete them has
been already paid and no further outlay required for
machinery tools buildings IL is not the purpose of
the officers principal stockholders of the company,
who personally liable for tho Indebtedness OF the
company, TO make any assignment of their private
ates but they intend to employ their utmost resources
aid in extrcatng the company from what they believe
be its temporary embarrassment 1t Is thought that
If this statement had been issued four weeks ago ser
Gus embarrassment would have been avoided. The
private property OF the stockholders the company
estimated at about IS, 900.
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EVENING WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, d. e., Dec. 19-7 80 p. NJ.
Probabilities

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, ID. e., Dec. 1915 p. NJ
Probabilities.
For Monday in the South Atlantic States, increasing
oasterly WINDS stationary or falling barometer
Warmer, partly cloudy weather.
For the Gulf States falling barometer, increasing
southerly winds, warmer, cloudy and threatening
weather and possibly rain.
For Tennessee the Ohio Valley, the upper lakes
Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys falling
barometer. warmer south and east Winds possibly in
creasing to high the lakes, cloudy and threatening
weather and possibly snow
For the lower lakes and Middle States, rising fol
lowed by falling barometer, northeast to southeast
winds, colder, clear, followed by warmer, cloudy
weather.
For New England, rising barometer, colder north
west, followed by warmer southwest winds and partly
cloudy weather.
For the canal regions OF New Jersey and Virginia the
temperature will remain below freezing.
The rivers continue slowly falling
Cautionary signals ordered for Milwaukee and
Grand Haven.
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ACCIDENT IN A THEATRE.

SERIOUS INJURIES TO soMNoLENT ATTENDANT.
WASHINGTON Dec 10 1875
Last night young man, who had entered the Ma
tional Theatre in intoxicated condition, seated him.
self the dress circle and foil into profound
slumber. When all the spectators had retired he still
slept on, none having thought OF waking him. When
he did open his eyes he found himself darkness and
alone. He attempted to make his way to the door but
in his bewdered state fell the dress circle railing
10 the parquet below, distance OF about eighteen
His head struck OF the chairs, which laid open the
dcsh and inflicted quito
A SEVERE
the right side OF the face, just below the temple
He also badly injured about the back and side
Three chairs werc broken by his rapid descent the
noise Of which was heard by the waichmen, who were
about closing the theatre for the night and they pro-
ceeded TO his assistance carriage was procured and
he taken to his home The full extent OF his inju.
is yet KNOWN and It is supposed that several
OF his ribs are broken.
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Mrs. Emma Waller will play brief star engagement
in Newark, Bnghamton and other cities, under tho
management OF Mr.. Tom Ward.
Mr. Oakley Hall well received By the press-almost
as warmly as by the public Tonight he will make his
second appearance at the Park Theatre.
Mr.. j. n. Pattison with such pronounced success
by his admirable piano lectures Ttusvlle Salamanca
and Rochester that he has been recalled those places
after Christmas.
Mr. vandcnhoG will give his entertainment
Ights and Footghts y ut Chickering Hall this even
ing II includes anecdotes and init tons of celebrated
actors and short lecture 'Thc Stage as a Profes
sion.r
NJ Raphael Mezicres, of the best actors in the
French company, will receive benefit on Thursday
evening, when Lies Chevaers du Prince nez" will bc
performed for the first time here NJ. Mezeres has
played in this comedy more than 800 times.
Mr. Fechtcr is unfortunate. he has been again
obliged to give up his professional engagements rca
sons stated in the letter. published below from Dr.
Adler This misfortune viii be much regretted by the
public Tho French comedy company will continue at
the I.yceum Theatre till the end OF the season.
Mile Henrietta Corradi, formerly prma donna OF the
Grand OPERA Paris, and lately soprano in NJ Louis
Daohaucr's choir in ST. Ann's church. sang on satur-
day night at the Peabody concert Baltimore, with
wonderful degree success She essayed Bcl Raggio,
and the polonasc from Mignon " and her charming
voice. trained the very best vocal school OF Europe
made an effect upon tho Baltmorcans that will not
soon bo forgotten.
CHARLES FECHTERs ILLNEss-A LETTER FROM
HIS PHYSICIAN.
K To CHARLES FEcHTER:-
Ny DEAR SR-Yours of yesterday just received I
very sorry to hear of suffering with your leg
and fear from what you WRITE that there Is another
Ot bone 10 come away. OF course under the cir
cumstanccs you should give tho leg absolute rest but
you may he sure OF one thing that IL your leg remains
It's present condition any attempt TO uso upon the
stage will ho -cry hazardous and attended with great
risk your limb think you had better give up and
come home where can you. Yours sincerely,
j. NJ ADLER
No. o2s ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, Dec. H. 1875.
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THE STEAMSHIP SALIER.

THE coNsoRr OF TIE MosEL AT SEA FOR NEW
YoRK-sIxTY OF THE DEUTscHLAND's PAS
sENGERs OK BoARD-A CLOSE LOOKOUT FOR
INTERNAL MACHINES.
SOUTHAMPTON Dec 10 1875.
The North German Lloyd's steamer salier, which re-
placed tho Mosel took board here sixty Of the pas
Bengers saved from the Deutschland, and sailed for
New York
INSPECTION PORT OFFICIALS.
The authorities of this port took every precaution TO
public safety while the saier remained At tho
DOCKS and the German Consul assured the passengers
that the steamers entire cargo had been most rgidy
Examined.
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
THE PoLITICo-RELIGIoUs QUESTION.

A REVEREND FATHER OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS
CoUNsEIIING HIS FLOCK TO PATIENCE AND
HUMILITY.
WAsHINGToS, Dec. 10, 1875.
During his sermon to-day at ST. Aoysius church the
Rev. Father Camp Society Of Jesus, counsellcd bis
dock to accept with humility, patience and hopeful
resignation such afrronts offered their
religion in the political movements of the day.
In this advice the reverend gentleman II will be
served has reiterated the precepts OF recent Belgian
Jesuit writer who holds that 1t Is the intended lot OF
the Church TO undergo contumey and that all such
persecution should be accepted with humility and not
with Indignation,
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

General James Craig President OF the Hannibal and
ST. Joseph Railroad Company, staying at the ST.
Nicholas Hotel Congressman Charles c. b. Walker
OF Corning ~ Y, has arrived at the Metropolitan Ho-
tel Mr. George Peabody Russell among the late
rivals at The Albcmarle Hotel General J. b. Stone
house Of Albany is quartercd at the Hotel Brunswick
Ex-Governor Frederick Smyth, oc New Hampshire,
and ex. Congressman Clinton H. Merriam, Of Locust
Grove n. u, are stopping at the Filth Avenue Hotel
Mr. Lawrence Barrett, the actor, is solournng at THO
New York Hoie General James = Neglcy. Of Pitts
burg, is registered at the st. Nicholas Hotel
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
THE DEvOURING ELEMENT.

FIRE IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUFFALO EXPRESS.
BUFFALO, n. ", Dec. 10, 1875.
AZ half past two this morning fire broke out in the
composing room OF the Morning Express. The fire
department worked admirably and confined the flames
within the place of origin The contents of the
destroyed, and that of the floors underneath
drenched The damage by fire and water is estimated
at $40 900; fully insured The OF the fire is un-
known. Until restoration the Commercial Advertiser
furnishes the use of type &c, and the Err
press will be issued on half sheet The Erpress estab
shment was burned June 10, 1871, the loss at that
me being $40, 600
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
CHARLES rEcHTER's ILLNEss-A LETTER FROM
HIS PHYSICIAN.
No. /, ,o2s ARCH SrREl
SUNDAY IN WILLIAMSBURG.

A disturbance caused by discussion over the pay
ment for number Of drinks took place yesterday after
noon in the Of John Boch, No. 3s Grand street,
Williamsburg. Boch dubbed and severely hurt D. j.
Sullivan 81 Sixth aud South Second streets Tne police
or the Finh Precinct ratlci tho place just tho
fight concluded aud arrested Boch and sullivan. The
former Tor fconious assault and violation of tho Excise
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
ON THE RIO GRANDE.

DELAY OF THE MEXICAN AUTHORITIES IN SUR
RENDERING AN ALLEGED CRIMINAL.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec 10, 1875.
The Sheriff OF Dewitt county Texas appeared before
The Mexican authorities in Matamoros yesterday TO
claim the extradtion of one George H. Harris, alias
Lennap, accused OF shooting, with intent to kill John
Sron in January, 1874 Harris who has been detained
or three months in Matamoros the request of the
ederal Court here claims that he is German subject
,ut the German Consul declines TO recognize him as
Juch His citizenship being established Judge Mar
gain deferred decision until this morning, and now
still further pospones IL account of the existing
OF ferment due tho counting OF tho cast
at the late election.
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
PILGRIMS PARADE.

BUFFALO, Dec. 49, 1875
Tho Pilgrims OF St. Josephs Cathedral, TO the number
Of10 oo0 paraded the streets to-day headed by the
Right Rev. Bishop Ryan and the Rev. Father p
Cronyn editor of the Catholic Unon this being the last
day of the pilgrimage
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
FAMILY RESIDENCE BURNED-LBRARY AND
PICTURES DESTROYED.

BosroS Dec. 10, 1875
At half-past ten P. N. yesterday fire discovered
in the elegant residence of Hon. f. d. Wnsow near
the Charles River, in tho village Of Auburndale The
family had retired for the night except Mr. Wnslow,
discovered tho fire and reused the members OF tho
household The alarm was sounded and the Fire De-
partment was the ground, but
rendered their progress slow and the building together
with nearly Its entire contents, consumed. The
house contained many valuable paintings and library
which entirely destroyed, OF the fur
nure. The loss the building is $24 000 and on the
furniture, &c $25,0 ,000 The insurance the house Is
$4,000 and on the furniture, &c, $200 600 The fire
orIginatcd from a detective iue
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
FIRE AT DIES Mo1NEs. IOWA.

DIES MoINKs, Dec. II, 1916.
Jack & Sewers Touring mill at this place was o.
sroyed by fire last night The loss is about $14 900;
insurance s. 900.
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN CLEVELAND.

CLEVELAND, OHIO Dec. l9 1873
lrc last night destroyed W. Brodcrick & Co s
broom and brush factory, Joseph Mclor's wholesale
liquor store, and G. r Haywards mill supply store on
River street.
Broderick Co., $4,000, insurcd Melor. SIS, ,OO0
insured for $1,000; Hayward, $5,000 insured Tho
origin of the fire is unknown.
The New York herald., 1875-12-20

THE TEMPERATURE IN NEW ENGLAND
BosToS Dec. 10, 1875
The weather to-day is the coldest of the season At
many points in New Hampshire the mercury ranged
twenty degrees below zero On Mount Washington at
five O'Clock to-day the mercury thirty eight below
zero, and the wind blowing ninety miles an hour
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
THE NAVAL ACADEMY.

STANDING OF THE CLASS OF 1873.
WASHINGTON, Dec TO- 1875.
The following is the standing of the cadet mdship.
men OF the class OF 1873 at the Naval Acadamy, Annup
oils as developed by the annual examination, and re-
turned by f. Hamilton, Secretary OF the Board OF Ex
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
LUMBER MILL DESTROYED.
wALDoBoRo. Me-. Dec.

wLDoBoRo, Me-, Dec 10, 1875.
The large numbering mill OF Lincoln Means, OF
Washington, Me-, was destroyed by hre this morning
together with tho stock and machinery. The loss is
81, 900; insurance 81, ,000
The New York herald., 1875-12-20
L'AMERIQUE.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 10, 1878.
The French steamer pAmerique, which was brought
into this harbor last night by the vile de Brest was
iakon in tow the 18th, but greatly delayed by