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The New York herald., 1875-10-20
RAPID TRANSIT.
cANvAssNG THE OPINIONS OF PROPERTY OWNERS
ALONG THE ROUTE.

cANvASsING THE OPINIONS OF PROPERTY OWNERS
ALONG THE ROUTE.
reporter yesterday met Mr.. Cowing, Secretary Of
the New York Elevated Railway Company, and in
qured the action of that corporation looking to
putting the roads which 1t is authorized TO construct
toward completion. He said that the company is
actively at work, having nine canvassers visiting all
the property owners the line Of the proposed sruct
ure, and noting the approvas condemnatons- The
canvassers are generally real estate men residing
doing business on the streets to be canvassed. The
route is divided into sections and 1t is expected
that the canvass will DO completed by Monday
next The canvass Of Chatham street shows that
of owners of property valued 81 992 800 less than
one-haf have been prevailed upon to consent TO tho
construction of the road Consequently application
be made to the Court for the confirmation OF the
Commissioners route on that street The canvass on
Third avenue and, indeed all the east side streets
named in the report, shows that the owners of only
about sixty per cent Of the property be induced TO
consent to the building OF the roadway. The can
report that all appear TO be in favor of rapid
transit but other avenue street than their
avenue; those who decline, in many instances,
do so because the company will not pledge
itself to take the centre of the street,
which much more popular than on the
sidewalk The canvassers note the fact that they
chiefly the small property owners who refuse TO sign
their consent and that large holders disposed TO
consent more readily Some who have signed the
paper of the Third Avenue Railroad Company in oppo-
stion, also have signed their consent and noted the
fact that they have changed their views. Mr.. Cowng
reports that yet his company has made no effort TO
increase the capital, the stockholders men Of
wealth. who have abundant means at their command
to meet all immediate demands. They will, he says,
have trouble in commanding all the capital they re-
quire.
charter from the Legislature requires confirmation
by property owners along its route AS yet II has not
taken any steps to begin the work Of construction.
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
ALABAMA CLAIMS.

WASHINGTON, Oct TO- 1875
In the Court Of Commissioners OF Alabama Claims
to-day the following business Transacted
The following judgments rendered for losses by
the destruction of the Sea Lark by the Aabama-May
8 1863, 800, Abner II. Davis, of New York,
ship stores expenses, &c, $316 Case Sol, Samuel G.
Reed, OF Boston, Mass, stores, outfit freight, &c,
$sT33. Case 200, Lyman Grimes, Of san Francisco,
loss OF one-eghtn vessel $2,9ll Case 1884, T. B.
Phillips, of Boston, Mass merchandise, 800 Case
6s4, Thomas Tlghman, of New Bedford, personal
effects, $55S.
loss Of merchandise on the Commonwealth and other
vessels, $6.539
Case 500 George Fuller and others, OF New York;
loss Of merchandise on the Alabama 81, $50
Case Sl2 George w. Hennings Ct al, OF Liverpool,
England, for loss Of merchandise on the Manchester,
Case lo62 Thomas Josephus Emery ct al, OF Gin
cInuat ohio for loss Of merchandise on Commonwealth
$5, 429
Case o63 Tho same for loss OF merchandise on the
Crown Point $3, 600.
Case l. 202. A. & J. Godchaux, OF Paris, France tor
loss OF merchandise Crown Point 81, 2lS
Case S2S. f. NJ. Hnckey, OF Barnstaoe Mass, loss o.
personal effects aud wages by destruction ofhe Star Of
The second call OF the trial calendar was resumed al
case No $40, Abraham Osborn, Jr lmaster Of snip
Ocmugee VS. The United States, which was submitted
w W. Craps for plaintiff John A. j. Creswell for the
United States ~
the Ocmugee vs.. The United States Submitted.
case SS5 Charles H. Tupp ct al vs.. The United
States for loss OF the schooner hnRnsher destroyed
by Inc Alabama March 23 1S63.-Submitted.
Case SAL Elizabeth H. Lambert admnistratrix on
Thomas f. Lambert tmastor Of the Kinghsher VS.. The
United States.-Submitted.
Case 342 Edward q Janney, OF the Kinghsher vs.
The United Statcs.-Submitted
Case 3t3 Simpson Janney, first mate Of the King.
fisher VS.. The United States.-Submtted.
Case 344 James A. Severance, second mate OF the
Kingashcr, vs. The United es.-submitted.
Case 337 William f. Davis, OF the Isaac Rowland vs..
The United States Submitted.
Case $40. Charles X Tucker et al The United
Yates for loss Of tho whale Isaac Rowland captured
and destroyed by the Shenandoah June 2S 1S65-Part-
ally submitted and argument in progress at hour Of
adjournment
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meeting for John Fox Senator over any other cand
date.
About thirty democrats, styling themselves ''dele-
gates" from the several towns in the First Assem-
bly, district Of Westchester county, met at
fonkors yesterday afternoon for the purpose
Of nominating candidate for member Of Assembly
from that district Their action in thus endeavoring to
oresal the proceedings OF what is known the Regu
lar Democratic Assembly District Convention which 10
TO be held at Morrsania to-day, was prompted, II is
asserted by well directed efforts the part Of Tam
many Hall to control the latter body on motion Of
John Bussing, b. B. Valentine, OF West Farms, was
elected chairman. Tony Hartman presented the name
of John Callan, OF West Farms for member OF Assem-
bly, and he declared the nominee of the Conven-
tion
Mr.. William A. Lewis, Corporation Counsel OF Jersey
City, has been nominated by the republicans for As
sembly in the First district His opponent will probably
be Alderman Smith.
The at the democratic primaries in the Third
and Fourth districts of Jersey City on Monday night
dsgraccful One gentleman marked seven tickets
with his in pencil, check but they were not
found In the ballot box of the Third district
At democratic meeting held last night in the yooms Of
the Good Intent Association in Carroll street, Brooklyn,
it determined support Colonel James Cavanagh
for the Senatorship in the Third district
At a meeting Of Germans held last night at No. 3S4
Grand street. the nomination OF Jacob Hess for Alder
man at Large indorsed, was also that of Adam
Lahr for Assembly.
The attempt to hold democratic primary election at
Union HILL N j., on Monday night, resulted in riot
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Piaa Practice has issued an order for the whole OF tho
First Division National Guard 70 proceed 70 Creedmoo
on the ed inst friday when practice for the Marks
man Is badge will take place.
The Seventh Regiment sRiaes" (challenge badge,
will be shot for at Creedmoor by the rife CLUB of thal
regiment on Tuesday, 26th inst and the seVentb
Regiment "Shells' challenge badge will be shot ioi
on Saturday 3Oth inst, by the same club
The Hepburn Trophy'' contest is set down for nexI
Saturday t53d inst at two O'Clock p NJ II is open TO
members Of the National Rifle Associations distances
500 500 and 600 yards any re seven rounds at eacD
range.
The members of the Scottish. American Rifle Club
TO compete for the .Morrlson Medan on each oi the
remaining Wednesdays during the present month The
match comes OF at Creedmoor, two O'Clock r d. on
each day. distances 200 and 500 yards any rifle or posi-
tion within the rules.
The regular competition for the Irish American Clubs
Challenge Cup which to have come of last Satur-
day at Creedmoor, was postponed on account OF wet
weather
The second competition for the Forest and Stream
badges will take place tomorrow evening at Conlin'a
gallery, No $50 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
RIFLE CRACKS.

The Nevada State badge, which is to be awarded TO
that company OF tho National Guard which makes tho
highest aggregate score will be shot for at Creedmoor
on Thursday, 2sth inst, by the following named com
panies:-Company H. Seventh regiment Captain
smith; Company |, Seventh regiment, Captain Casey;
Company A. Twenty third regiment tBrookynl Cap
,ain story; Company G, Forty-seventh regiment
lBrooklyn), Captain Perry. Company A, Fortyeighth
regiment (oswegoD Captain Curtiss will also parvci
pate in the contest but has been allowed TO shoot at
oswego No company having less than forty-eight
members on It's muster roll is allowed to compete
The match for the Boyian badge by the members OF
tho interstate team New York; will take place a,
Crccdmoor, on Saturday, 23d inst, at two O'Clock r.
NJ; distances, 200 and 500 yards; seven scoring and
two sighting shots at each range; weapon State mill
tary rifle. Tho medal becomes the property OF the
competitor who makes the highest score.
Colonel g. W. Wngate. Stale Inspector General Of
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BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS.

A LETTER FROM GOVERNOR TILDEN TO THE
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS IN THE STATE ON THE
ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW RELATING TO
ALLEGED USE OF MONEY AT ELECTIONS.
ALBANY, Oct 10, 1875.
The following is a copy Of a letter sent every Dis
trict Attorney in the State to-day
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
ALBANY, Oct. 20, 1876. I
SIR-The improper and illegal use Of money at cleo
tions Is in portions Of the State, a serious and
growing evil sometimes thwarting the unbiased will of
the people and always debauching the public virtue of
both officers and electors You familiar with the
stringent statutes and tho conditional provisions
adopted last year relating to the subject, and
aware that If they vigorously enforced this evil
will soon be eradicated. / expect that you will bc
vgant in detecting and dihgent in prosecuting per-
sons guilty of tho crime referred TO within your
county and shall regard any derecton OF duty this
respect a sufficient for removal from office
am yours truly, SAMUEL J. TILDEN.
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
TAMMANY ORGANIZATION.

The Tammany Hall Committee on Organization met
yesterday afternoon, John Kelly in the chair vast
amount Of routine business first disposed OF, and
then it was resolved to appoint committee of five,
composed of Messrs' Gross, Purroy, Fine, Duffy and
McGlynn, to consult with the Committee Of the
Eighth Senatorial District IN reference to the
conflict existing in that district, and to
advise with the District Committee the best
to be adopted and the nominees that should be put
forth for the best interests OF the party.
also arranged that ratification meetings should
be held in different districts of the city the 25th
26th, and Both instant together with grand mass
meeting the 2Sth at which Governor Tlden Senator
Kernan ex-Mayor Tieman, Ex-Governor Seymour and
others have agreed to deliver addresses.
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IMPORTANT TRoTTING EVENT.

An important trottng will be decided to-day
the Prospect Park Fair Grounds II the weather pleas
ant 1t is tho match for $5 900 side, between Mr..
William N. Parks brown gelding Prospero and Mr..
James Weaver's chestnut stallion Honest Dutchman.
Since the terms agreed upon great interest has
been manifested in this contest Prospero six years
old, and has not boen In public since he tho
Prospect Park Stakes three year old, when he tNt
ted IN 2:32k He has long bdcn In the hands Of Carl
putchman is thirteen years old and has a record Of
226n. Dan Phfor has had the care OF him all summer
at Providence, X. l.. and Will drive him Today.
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RECORDER HACKETT.
rFrom tho laval Courier

Recorder Hackett, OF New York. has held the Office
OF Recorder since the rule of the Tweed re.nse
and has the respect of all parties by his vigor,
ability and ncorruptible impartality. The last, how
ever the very trait which rendered him objection
able to the thieves he sentenced and to the politicians
who could not manage him, and the Kelly ring has
last out in pronounced opposition to him. AS tho
republicans would stand chance of eecng a strict
party candidate they have wisely joined hands with the
friends OF good government in the democratic party
and will try to reelect Mr. Hackett to the position he
has long held with credit to himself and to the ad
vantage OF the city The antTammany democrats
support him cordially and his chances believed to
be
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
KINGS COUNTY POLITICS.

COLONEL JAMES cAvANAGH NOMINATED By THE
REPUBLICANS FOR SENATOR.
The delegates to the Republican Third Senatorial Dis
trict Convention met at Sawyers Hail. Fulton street.
Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon Sidney wintringham
called the Convention to order, and John Clyne, OF
the Tenth ward, called to the chair Parr Harlow
was chosen Secretary. The chairman OF the Commit
tee on Nominations reported that they had decided to
recommend the nomination of Colonel James Cavanagh
of the sixty ninth regiment, N. G. s. n. Y Mr. Har-
low in secondng the nomination. said that the Colonel
had an honorable record, is independent demo-
crat and one who would flight the ring" Remarks
were made In similar VEN by Jesse Madden and
Colonel W. A. Rowan. committee of FIVE was APP
pointed to wait the nominee, and the Convention
than adiourned
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
SOOY, THE DEFAULTER.

AN APPLICATION FoRs THE PosTPoNEMENT on
THE TBIAL-THE TRIAL TO TAKE PLACE ON
MONDAY NEXT.
TRENTON, ~ j., Oct 10, 1875
Mr.. stratton, counsel for Sooy, tho deauting State
Treasurer, made another application to-day in the
Court Of Oyer and Termner in session here for post.
ponemen Of his trial until the term Of Court on
the ground that the defence had had time 20 prepare
their There ve Indictments containing thirty
two counts against sooy and Mr. Stratton contendcd
that moro time should be given 10 examine them.
Counsel made affidavit the foregoing elect and sub
mitted II 10 the Court
Chief Justice Bcasey refused the application on the
ground that ample time had been afforded the defence
TO prepare their The Importance OF the matter
and the ends OF Justice demanded that the trial should
take place the already set down for it-namey,
Monday next
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WINNERS or THE CENTRAL STAKES.

The fourth was two-milc heats for all ages;
maidcns allowed II three years old, lbs II four
years. lbs. II rve years and upward, II lbs. The
purse 5000 for the first horse and S100 for the
second There were four starters comprising r. A.
Clabaugh's bay colt Piccoo by Concord dam Maudtna
years old carrying los lbs d. Mcdaniel n Co Is
chestnut colt Big Sandy, by Australian dam by Lex
ington, years old, 95 lbs, John II Chambern's 3
bay colt The Hoaxcr, by War Dance, dam Lass Of
Sidney years old los lbs, and Robert Cathcart 8
bay geding Kadi by Lexington dam Katona Ia full
brother Of Tom 0chltree), aged, lis lbs
Big Sandy had the cali on the betting selling for
$3.50; Plccolo, 5000; Kad $780, and The Hoaxer SI10
RACE.
FIRST Heda-Big Sandy took the lead Pccolo second,
Kadi third, The Hoaxer fourth. Pccolo ran TO the
front on the upper turn and led half length at tho
quarter pole, Big Sandy second, a length in front of
The Hoaxcr, Kadi trailing fourth. There no
change Of positions during the first mile but when the
horses went INTO the second mile Big Sandy made a
dash for the lead and took II tho upper
turn, being half length In front at the quarter
pole, Piccoo second six lengths ahead Of The Hoaxer
the latter three lengths in front Of Kadi AZ the hall
mile pole, Big Sandy led lengths, Piccoo second
four lengths in front Of The Hoaxer the latter one
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Green 20 green, or red 90 red,
Perfect safety-gO ahead.

Despite OF acts OF Parliament and poetic efTusions
the part of the Board of Trade accidents still continue
TO happen, and in cases out Of ten they
from careessness or neglect to observe the rule Of the
road
Ii is held that in the three remaining cases. colli-
sions from the fact that the law deliberately
and wiully ignored by commanders of vessels.
1t is with great reluctance that large steamers any
longer give way to sailing vessels Poughing along
with all the dignity OF thousands of tons and the i'm
portance of mail carriers and foreign flags, they
slider mira dig from the straight ne and
attempt bully the little sailing vessel that may be in
their way to a change Of course Too often it is
cessfu for the latter, frightened at the wood or iron
monster that Is threatening destruction, and knowing
that In any clam for damages there will be rich and
powerful company 10 combat, at the last minute
changes her to escape dangers great
counter Embodencd by the result, the steamer tries
II again and again with like success, until day
plucky skipper obeys the law, keeps on his way and
has his craft sent TO the bottom OF the sea
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS.

The Annual Convention Of the Grand International
Division Of the Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers
opens at Irving Hall to-day at ten O'Clock A. NJ. Many
delegates have arrived from all parts Of the United
States and Canada Proceedings will begin with prayer
by the Rev. L. Moore, Of Flushing. The address Of
welcome will then be delivered by Hon. Clarkson NJ
Potter Speeches will be made by Hon. James W.
Hustled, Congressman Benjamin A. Willis, r. $. In
graham Hon. Frank Abbott OF Port Jervis, and by
Chief Engineer ?. NJ Arthur The convention will
cnntinuc eight days.
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
SNEAK THIEVES.

The apartments OF Mrs. Boomburg, No. T71l Norfolk
street, entered by thieves yesterday and watch
and a few articles Of jewelry, valued in all at $50,
stolen.
BY Of false keys unknown thief entered
the room Of Henry Hoffman, at No 344 East Twelfth
street, and stole clothing TO the value oc$l65.
The residence OF Francis KraychecRT No 419 Fifth
street. robbed OF various ARTICLES of wearing ap-
nIate
The New York herald., 1875-10-20

SECOND DAY OF THE FALL TRoTTTEG MEETING
THE 2:43 AND 2:33 RACES POSTPONED AFTER
-FOUR HEATS EACH.
The attendance Deerfoot Park yesterday was very
fair considering the nature OF the Weather Two
the programme, but neither finished
owing the horses being exceedingly we'll matched in
point of speed First be called the purse 5000
for horses that beat 243, mile heats three in
five, in harness or seven entries FIVE to tho
score these being Asa Wilson's sorrcl mare Lavne
G. Childs brown geding Missouri Boy, William Lovcs
brown gelding Fred Hicks, John Hasletts bay mare
Belle of Aberdeen and Steve Jeromes sorrel gcldng
Sam Raymond Missouri Boy the favorite before
the start but between the heats Fred Hicks and Sam
Raymond divided the attention Of the betting men
Fred Hicks the first heat, Lavine the second and
Sam Raymond the third and fourth, when the on
account Of darkness postponed until this morning
at eleven O'Clock
The second event was purse of 5000, for horses
that trotted better than 2S3 conditions
the first or eight entries there came for the word
William Lovell's sorrc gelding Clifton John Murphys
black gelding Dick Croker, B. c. Gurnans chestnut
geding Silver 1atl Lewis Dunham's dun gelding Don
and ii. H. Gbert's chestnut geding Harry Gilbert
Before tho start Silver Tail the favorite in the
pools Dick Croker won the first heat then he and
the third and Harry Gilbert the fourth At this juno
ture the went with the other until this
ing
SUMMARY.
DEERFooT DRIVING PARK PARKvILLE, L. l., Oct 10
IS75-Second day of the Fall Trotting Meeting.
Judges, Messrs. Jones, Gildersleevc and Mcdonnell.
Purse $500 for horses that beat 43 mile heats
three in five, in harness; 500 to the first SEQ the
second $50 TO the third and $50 to the fourth horse
Steve Jerome's e. Sam Raymond. L
William Lovelps br. g. Fred Hicks. ..........1 2 2
Asa Whltsons g. m. IAyine. !
e Childs' br &. Missouri Boy.
John Hasletts b. m Belle Of Aberdeen... dis
TIME
Quarter. Hall Mile
First heat. ............ Al l:2l 244
Second heat. ............. Al 1.22 246
Third heat............. Al 1:22 245
Fourth neat. Al l:zO 243
SAME DAY.--Purse $500, for horses that never beat
233 mile heats three in i've In harness. $40 10 tho
rs $50 to the second $50 70 the third and $50 the
fourth horse
B. c. Gurnan's ch. c. Silver Tail. ...........4 2
Jno Murphys blk. g. Dick Croker. 2 s
H. H. Gilbert's ch. g Harry Gilbert. 3 1
Lewis Dunhams d. & Don................ 4
VIM. Lovelps S. &. Clifton. n..................5 8
TIMR.
Quarter Half Mile
First heat. .......",..... 40 go 242
Second heat. 40 30 2:42
Third heat. 40 1:20 2.40
Fourth heat. 40 1:20 2:36
NorR-Both races postponed until Goth inst.
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
TENNESSEE SPORTSMANS ASSOCIA.
TION.
MEMPHIS, Oct. 10, 1876.

MEMPHIS, Oct -, 1915.
The meeting OF the Tennessee State Sportsman's
Association, which will begin the 25th inst and
continue during the week, promises bo
we'll attended. Thirty-fve hundred dollars have
been offered for trap shooting, ST. 800 in
cash and $3.50 in plate for field trials and $500 plate
for q bench show of field dogs. Several fine kennels
from the Eastern States have already arrived and the
est will be well represented.
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
THE RECENT DISASTER IN THE BAY.
THE COLLISION OF THE YACHT MOHAWK WITH
THE STEAMER JOHN GIBSON.

THE COLLISION OF THE YACHT MOHAWK WITH
THE STEAMER JOHN GIBSON.
The collision between the yacht Mohawk and the
steamer John Gibson, in the Lower Bay, Saturday
evening was near being fraugh with disastrous con-
sequences attended of the Queens yacht and the
Mistetoe in the Soent Each side has its own story
Should the matter before the courts 1t will
probably be shown that the disaster occurred from non
observance OF well known rule of the road-that
steam vessels must keep out of the way of sailing
vessels The rule is imperative one, and all admi-
rally decisions both in England and in this country
have been governed by it,
vessel propelled by steam is very properly consid-
cred under the control of her officers, who can stop
and back her or 60 ahead prudence may dictate.
A sailing vessel however, less amenable. She may
alter her course in most cases. she neither back
nor stop; and 1t happens that with due regard to
safety holding her the thing left to do
Such being tho facts it will readily to the most
non nautical landsmen that strict adherence to the
above rule should perfect immunity from danger
in OF the meeting OF steam and sailing vessel IL
is the business of the latter hold her course of the
former to hers if damage threatens II the rule ia
thus obeyed there be no risk OF orders misunder-
stood of evolutions improperly imperfectly exc
ecuted The vessels pass each other with the same case
and safety do two carriages upon road.
So important q general knowledge or this law
considered that various devised TO familiar
zc seagong people with it, Among other devices Mr..
Gray the London Board of Trade being poeucaly in
clned invented the following doggerel lines which il
was thought might be easily impressed upon the
brains OF the toers of the than any lengthy verbose
| act OF Parliament
Meeting steamers, do not dread,
When YOU their lights ahead
20 ri he
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
POLITICAL NOTES

At meeting Of some OF the German electors OF the
First ward held last night In Greenwich street. reso
luton adopted expressing the preference OF the
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
THE REGISTRY IN BROOKLYN.

The registration Of voters in Brooklyn this year is
the heaviest recorded in that CITY, being 545s in
excess Of last year The total registration Is 76179
The registry by wards IL az follows
The New York herald., 1875-10-20

From present indications the vote will not fall far
behind the registry The Germans have shown great
increase on the last registration In their wards
The New York herald., 1875-10-20
WINNERS OF THE DIXIE STAKES

The third race was the Central Stakes for Two year
olds one milo, $50 subscription. p. p., 5000
added Of which 800 to the second horse This closed
with twenty-six nominations, four of which came TO
the post. These we're r. Lorillard's bay geding Cyril
by Planet dam Fairy, and his brown gelding Parole
by bennington, dam Maiden; T. b. and w. 4 Davis
chestnut fly, by Enquirer, dam Forac and A. b. Pat
terson's S bay colt, by Vauxhall, dam Trinket
Lorilard's team the favortes selling for 1910
while the bay colt, by Vauxhall brought $751; and tho
Enquirer nly $l3