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The New York herald., 1875-12-02
COCK FIGHTING IN JERSEY.

NEW JERSEY sPoRTsMEN FILLING THEIR PocK-
ETs WITH LONG ISLAND MoNEy-ELEvEN BAT
TIES FOUGHT AMID INTENSE EXCITEMENT.
Notwithstanding the intense cold several hundred
members Of the sporting fraternity assembled early
yesterday morning TO witness cooking main in the
yard of OF tho slaughter houses the New Jersey
Central Railroad, Communipaw, between Long
Island and New Jersey fowls Each side showed fteen
BIRDS and agreed to fight all that fell In from lbs
ozs to s lbs ozs The betting was in favor OF the
New Jersey fowls at $50 to $40 800 to SIS and In
instance $500 to 5000 The heavy weights of the
division hrst brought In The first light resulted
in favor OF the New Jersey representative alter fvo
and quarter minutes fierce lighting
Tho second battle between the light weights OF
the DIVISION The betting the result about
IL sharp and well contested battle OF SIX and
half minutes DURATION and was also by the New
Jersey fowl
The men from Long Island now began 10 look ex-
ceedngly gloomy but they urged their fowls onward
with an energy bordering on desperation. The third
and fourth battles were both by the Long Island
birds AT this the hackers OF Long Island became
very enthusiastic, which increased in surprising
ratio they tho hfth and subsequently the
sixth battle The stood as follows -Long g
Island. A.; New Jersey, 2 Considerable money was
invested The seventh battle resulted favor Of
the New Jersey fowl after thirteen and hall minutes
hard desperate nghting New Jersey also won tho
eighth and Einth battles and Long Island the TENTH
amid intense excitement Each side had lve
battles and the betting heavy the deciding
test Both sides pted splendid BIRDS and their favor
lies backed their opinions freely by greenbacks Among
the beta one or Sll0 TO $40 IN favor OF The New
Jersey fowl The battle proved 70 be the hardest
fought OF the entire main. which New Jersey eventually
after seventeen minutes uninterrupted lighting.
IL estimated that between f 900 and So 900 changed
hands on the result Of the main. rumor a. one time
prevailed that Of the officers Of the society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals was IN the neighbor
hood; but this not well founded, and the entire
proceedings completed without the slightest pro-
The New York herald., 1875-12-02
FIzzLE IN FIsTICUFFS.

For some days back IL has been extensively adver.
tised that fight with backened gloves between Pro-
fessor william Clark and Joseph Coburn, would come
on last evening, at Turn Hall, in East Fourth street.
The hour set down for the match was eight o'clock,
but at that time not a corporas guard was present.
Aftor hour OF weary waiting u became evident that
the public either through lack Of appreciation OF tho
beauties OF the manly art some other cause, had de-
termined not TO respond, so the announcements was
made that the match was postponed indefinitely, due
notice when ii is or 70 be given In the public
press Such persons had bought tickets al the door
had their money refunded TO them as they went Qua
This the second time that the public has been disap
pointed from seeing the above mentioned scientsts'
display their ability.
The New York herald., 1875-12-02
A GOOD WORK TO BE DONE.

The following resolution, which explains ITSELF was
adopted by tho Board Of Fire Commissioners at their
meeting yesterday
Resolved, That the Chief OF the department DO and
Is hereby directed 70 cause thorough, minute and
careful inspection 70 be made, by such officers as he
may designate for that purpose Of the present condi
tion of all hotels, theatres, music halls and other
places Of amusement, public schools churches, faco-
res and all other buildings in the CITY, used for assem-
hes or meetings, In which any considerable num-
Der OF people may at any time be employed or con-
gregated and report the 70 this Board soon
possible with his recommendations as TO the addl-
ona measures Of precauton necessary to be taken
make the secure in the matter OF the pre-
vention or exLlnRu ishment Of hres
The New York herald., 1875-12-02
SKATING.

The lovers OF this delightful outdoor exercise have
for some time past preparing for the winters
joyment Yesterday morning Messrs Weed 4 Decker,
propretors OF the Capitoline skating lake. Brooklyn,
raised the red ball which the signal for skating This
was sudden and rather unexpected and caught many
young people mapping. Although the weather has been
very severe for several days few prepared foi
skating and OF course, yesterdays attendance was
much smaller than usually on the drs day Of the
season The Capitolne OF the oldest skating akea
now in existence in thus vicinity.
The Central and Prospect Park lakes are now oeina
lowered and Otherwise prepared for skatngi and u th
present weather continues there will 30 sport on then
within A week
The New York herald., 1875-12-02
FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

full board attended the meeting yesterday morn
ing Comptroller Green present to open bids FOR
department. supplies, four being received. Awards
Will be made when the sureties are approved James
Mllmore and Martin Grell, Of Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. s. John Fitzpatrick, OF Engine Company No.
IA; Thomas E Shields, Of Hook and Ladder Company
No. III, and Walter Burke, OF Engine Company No. Al,
placed sriai for violating department rules,
the decisions being In all reserved II under.
stood that the Board will week make a number 6f
removals. order bring tho expenses Of the DEPART
rnenl within the appropration
The New York herald., 1875-12-02
OTHER FIRES.

fire in the basement OF the four story brick tene
ment No. % Jackson street, occupied by John Dcla.
hunt, junk shop, caused damage OF $3.50
A FIRE occurred shortly before eight O'Clock ycstcr-
day morning in the box factory OF Edward Smith,
No 422 Oakland avenue, Greenpoint causing loss OF
about S. 600 The property is insured for $27 900 in
various companies The fire was caused by the cnRi-
neer, who built Ore about the water pipes, which
wero frozen during the night
The New York herald., 1875-12-02
AN INSANE MURDERER.

A commission (de lunatico inqnrienool appointed
inquire as 70 the sanity Of William Vandeocrg, OF New
town. who some time since attempted 20 murder hS
v,sa and commit suicide by cutting bis own throat
met Al the Queens county Jail yesterday and pro
nounced him insane
The New York herald., 1875-12-02

the adueraton OF liquor; the class of bummers
who rotate between the courts and the island
ought DO put az work on the streets OF
the city, N ball and chain Is used; in
case committed named Murray three times
IN three weeks for three months each how he got dis
charged the Justice unable say; respectable men
in society support houses OF IN repute and his impEs
sion is that they should not be licensed he was in
favor OF giving magistrates power 10 call ures and try
cases Of gambling policy and prostitution, without
referring them TO the District Attorneys oilce.
Some testimony TO the existence Of gangs or pick
pockets 10 the city nightly working the cars was put
In, and the committee adjourned until Saturday, At
eleven A. N.
The New York herald., 1875-12-02

Detachment OF Police
ofacers Of the Fifth Maryland Regiment
Carriages containing Mourners
Officiating Clergymcn.
his Excelency Governor Castor and stan
Boston City Government
Invited Guests.
Natick Town Government
COMMITTEES Of Arrangements
SECOND DIVISION.
Marshal-Dr. George Beard
Ads
R. T. Nash, A. Fl. BRYANT
J. NJ Fellows, w. " ShaItuck-
Cochituate Brass Band
Odd Fellows Association Of Farmingham and Ashland
Chief EN- gneer Natick Fire Department j. w. Morse
and Assistanta
Natick Fire Department
ST Patrick's Benevolent Society.
Father Matthew Temperance Aid Society
Natck High School
Natick Grammar Schools
Natick Sunday Schools
Delegation Of citizens from Natick and vicinity.
THE LINE MARCH
embraced nearly every street in the town and II
not until four O'Clock that the hearse bearing the
mains reached the grave In Dell Park Cemetery.
without any unnecessary delay owing to the extremely
cold wind that swept the hill upon which the
the hearse and conveyed to the side OF the open
ready TO receive It. The Grand Army Post formed q
square about the lot while the military escort
drawn up In hRe in the driveway. The mourners and
meanwhile playing solemn dirge, the casket was
gently lowered TO its
PTNAL RESTING PLACE.
Mr Peloubet spoke benedicton, the relatives and
friends took last look, dropped few flowers upon
the casket lid and the last rites attending the demise
or Henry Wilson, the Natick cobbor and ilustrious
Wee President Of the United States we're al an end
The mourners re-entered their carriages and were
quickly transported TO the village the military escort
departed for Boston by special train and the town by
snnsat had sssnDAad ia wnnind eniet and annniitE
New-York tribune., 1875-11-30
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Monday, Nov. %, 1875.
The decision was the great feature of discus
sion IN Wall-st. yesterday. Throughout the day the
operators were impateny waiting for information and
many methods resoted To in order to obtain early
information This litigation grew out of the fact that the
Secretary of the Treasury retained the whole of the
money due the company for Government transportation
while the charter Of the road contains clause that the
Government shall pay one-ha in cash. and retain the
other half on account interest due the bonds issued
i'm aid of the construction of tne road The decision, IT
claimed, wond place the company IN possession M on
81 100000 which had been retained, ana would give the
Government au additional 100000 annually The effect
of the decision Was 10 cause al advance IN Union racine
stock from "a a 10 794, rise OF D per cent
The dispatch from Topeka, Kansas, in regard to the
alleged contemplated removal of Superintendent Hoag
and apparently connecting him with "the Pottawatoie
Rng"is entirely erroneous The Commissioner OF In
dian Affairs authorizes William Nichoson, General Agent
of the Associated Committee, Of Friends on indian
Affairs, say that superintendent Hoag has not been
removed and that his removal has not been coneIn
Mated. His only connection with the Pottawatonie
matter is that as an officer of the Government he is dill
gently prosecuting those who have derauded the 10
dans. Friend HOag desires 10 retire from MS present
position whenever the Board sha think proper to desig
nate successor
Ills said upon apparently good authority that Presi-
dent Grant determined TO remove T. F. Dunno Chief
Justice Of the Supreme Court of Arizona Territory
account OF the position which he has assumed in public
spoecbes on he School Fund question: He Is an arden.
Catholic ana has indicated his desire that his coregon-
lists shall have share OF the Common School tnd SET
apart for their special control This places him In open
opposition to the Presidents Iowa speech ON tie school
question.
The railway postal car for the West, on tho Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad which has heretofore been dispatched
by the 1890 p train will hereafter leave Washington
at 7fO o. NJ in order effect better local service for
nonts between Grafton and the Chicago Junction A
western mail will also be sent by the ll:40 p H. trdh
but in closed pouches.
The Pos-OGice Department Issued circular to post
masters to-day, informing them and the public that on
and after Jan J. 1885, the single rates Of letter postage
hefyv
via San Francisco will be reduced from ID 10 IL cents
Der half ounce fraction thereof prepay obligatory
There will be sales Of Treasury gold ordered Tor the
month Of December the currency balance being large
enoue IN yate the need Of sales which, the Secretary
saws are never ordered Tor any other purpose thGn 10
rculenish that balance
New-York tribune., 1875-11-30
RUMORS OF VAR.
Cuban COMPLICATIONS.
NAVAL PREPARATIoNs-GREAT SECRECY MAINTAINED
THE SPANISH MENACE TO GUATEMALA.
IBr TELEGRAPH THE TRBUsEl

r.vA1 PRFpARATIoNs-GREAT SECRECY MAINTAINED
THE SPANISH MENACE TO GUATEMALA.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRfBusEl
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Secretary Robeson con-
tinues TO push forward his warlke preparations IN
all the uavy-yards of the country, and in proportion
AZ the magnitude of his operations is disclosed and
nnblc curiosity or apprehension aroused, the efforts
of the authorities are increased not only to conceal
the cause Of all this activity, but even TO pre-
vent the public from knowing its extent; every
one connected with the Navy Department is forbid
den 70 give any information i'll regard TO the hitting
ont of vessels or transfer of officers while the mem-
hers of the Cabinet either pretend to know nothing
at all about the matter OF say that the Secretary ol
the Navy is simply making his annual transfers from
colder TO warmer waters. One member OF the Cabl-
net said to-day that, for % years, except during
the war, it had been customary to with
draw all vessels that could he spared
from warm latitudos and unhealthy climates
and that at this season of the year great number
Of them are always sent back. This year, he SAID,
we have more available vessels than heretofore and
therefore these transfers make more STIR Ihls, he
said is a sufficient explanation ior All 'ho pie7on'
activity in naval circles.
Rut this explanation, which has before been given
from equally high sources does not satisfy the pubic
mind The amount of money now being spent Dy
the Secretary of the Navy is very great, and not
warranted by the appropriations made during the
last session of Congress, unless IT is Intended 10
spend the greater part of the available funds now,
and ask for more money after Congress meets III
;s indeed now learned that every available IRON
clad vessel which the Government owns has either
been made ready for sea is rapidly approaching
that condition and that each one OF them has been
supplied with on outft of tOrpedoes and torpedo
apparatus which has been prepared IN the greatest
haste IL is also reported that the QuartermasteI-
Generals Department of the army has chartered
vessel in New-York to transport troops to Pensacola
Army officers say that il this is trne 1t VIII mol
necessarily have any important significance since IL
ia customary 20 keep some troops at PENSACOLA, ana
it would be very natural thing at this season. es-
necially in view of the prevalence of yellow fever in
that port during the past two years TO SEND new
troops TO take the place Of those who now are OF
have been recently there.
Two new theories have been proposed WITHIN the
past two days to plain the mysterious naval move
ments The first is based ON a report, which seemed
to be authors atve that Secretary Fish had, 10 OF
IS days ago, sent lSpain peremptory demand that
she should make coed her promise TO abolish slavery
in Cuba and that the President desires to emphasze
that demand by the presence within an available
distance Of strong naval force. At the State De-
New-York tribune., 1875-11-30
THE SHIP CANAL.

tHP COMMISSION DECIDE ON THE NICARAGUA
RoUTE-THE DUTY OF OUR GOVERNMENT TO lis
PEOPLR
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The Commissioners
,pponted by the President report to the respective
merits OF the various routes surveyed for snip canal 10
connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans have to-day SUD
tted their conclusions. They Of the opinion, after
fun investigation that the Nicaragua route Is the
best and they estimate that the proposed ship canal
rn the barber OF BIito the Pacific, 10 Greytown, on
the Atlantic be constructed at total cost OF not ex
oeedng SOC 100000 They say objections or an almost
nsarrnountable nature were found in all except the
Panama and Nicaragua routes, and, MISUNDERSTANDING
the greater leDgth-namey, Isl Inies-they give the
preference the latter IL is the only route where the
climate is not dangerous 70 health In the lower routes
the malaria would destroy the greater portion OF the
wOrkmen before the canal would be completed III is,
too the only route where unaling and proper supply
Of water could be found. Lake Nicaragua, upon this
route is able 10 supply constant and uniform supply OF
water.
After referring to the admitted Importance OF the
problem Of connecting the two oceans which has occu
pied the attention Of statesmen and navigators for
hundreds years and speaking in general terms Of tho
saving OF distance, time cost aud risk which
s successful solution would accomplish the Commission
proceed TO the entire feasibility Of the Nicaragua
route They ada 1t Is regarded as OF the highest
importance that the United States take action at
carry out the feasible plans Of the ship canal In
order 10 prevent either France England from coming
IN ard reapng the honor and profits Of this great enter
prise They say the results of this work cannot be fully
estimated. but, doubtless, when the canal is com
peted, nearly one-half OF the carrying trade OF
the world will be reyolutonized For the comparatively
small sum Of sixty Odd-miOns of dollars the Commis-
sion claim that return would be made. One
item alone 1t thought would make the expense Of
building tie canal good investment, and that Is, the
shipment of California products TO Europe aud the ports
upon the Atlantic coast but especially TO Europe.
California now ships largo quantities OF wheat TO the
European markes At present all this wheat has 10 go
around by Cape Horn, meeting the dangers Of the stormy
quarter and encOuuering long delay and expense that
would all be obvated by the canal To allow any foreign
power 70 build this canal and pay tolls ~ them for Its
use 10 something which the Commission think the
people Of this country viii not tolerate.
preliminary report wiz be handed to the President to-
lay order that no may De able 10 present the matter
" Congress- a. II IL believed he will. in HE forthco
New-York tribune., 1875-11-30
FERNANDO WOODS WITHDRAWAL.
nv pREFl.Rs TO RETIRE RATHER THAN DESCEND TO
DEGRADING TAcIICs-How IMPORTANT CHAIR
nANsHrPs WILL DE DIVIDED.

M PREFrRs TO RETIRE RATHER THAN DESCEND TO
DEGRADING TAcTICs-How IMPORTANT CHAIR
uANsHPs WILL De DIVIDED.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIDUSE.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The only thing new in
Che question of the Speakershp to-day is the with
drawsl of Fernando Wood who, sensibiy enough
seeing that his chances are not worth pressing con-
eudes thai it is better to retire with honor than be
defeated ANONYMOUSLY. This leaves the field in
about the same order as yesterday, and makes 1t
imnossible TO saw whether Mr.. Randall or Mr.. Kerr
,tanas the better chance. There are so few men,
hers here that no general Judgment can be formed,
hut IL is without doubt an evenly contested en-
eonnter. Mr. Wood says that the scramble has
become so debasing that he can no longer
contend for the prize lie says he 0oes
not withdraw in favor of anybody, nor IN any
bodys interest and that he shall not even assume the
control of his friends and adherents. lie seems
however to be less friendly TO Mr. Cox than to
others II must be confessed that some OF the can
ddates are taking unusual means to further their
chances the most offensive Of which is personal
canvass and solicitation Of votes. Whatever may be
said of Mr. Wood il must be admitted tina; he
would never descend 10 this. He has entered INTO
no bargains or promises, and has received no
pledges as TO the votes of Others. 1t is gem
erally Supposed however, that Mr.. Wood
expects the Craftsmanship of the Com
mittee of Ways and Means, no matter
who is elected. He has been a member of the Com
mittee several years and the only Democrat on that
Committee who is reelected. If Mr.. Randall is
elected he will probably give that Committee either
70 Mr.. Wood OF Mr.. Kerr, and the Appropriations
Committee to the one not appointed 10 the other.
Mr. Kerr should he be elected will probably do the
sarpe with Mr. Randall and Afr. Wood some be-
Ieve that the latter named gentleman would be bet
Ter fitted to head the Foreign Committee Mr.. say
Ter of Ohio, another candidate for Speaker, would
be we'll provided for as Chairman of the Judiciary
Committee Mr.. Holman of Indiana has also been
mentioned for the Appropriations Committee.
New-York tribune., 1875-11-30
AN OLD INDIAN FIGHTERS VIEWS.
GEN. CROOK SAYS A WORD FOR THE BLACK HILLS

MINERs-CRo0Ks INDIAN RECORD.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29-Gen. Crooks annual
report very brief owing to the General having just
sumed command OF the Department OF the Platte How
ever since he assumed command he has made several
trips TO the important Indian agencies, and trip TO
the Black Hills. which latter, II will be remembered
he issued proclamation to the miners then there In
violation OF the Sioux treaty OF 1868 The General calls
particular attention TO the Black Hills matter. and says
that he thinks settlers bordering the Sioux Reserva
ton have Just ground for complaint, when they claim
that the Sioux violate the treaty time and again every
Summer stealing their stock and absolutely breaking
them up business and this violation OF the treaty If
by Indians who fed and clothed by the
Government, supported by taxes paid by the
frontiersmen rs we'll as other citizens, taxpayers.
When these same settlers impoverished by the raids
OF the Sioux 20 20 the Black Hills country, which, by
the way Indians seldom visit account Of the terrible
hunder-s prevailing there in Summer and the deep
in Winter, for the purpose OF prospecting Tor
mines, they charged with violations OF the treaty
the main provisions OF which the Indians have never re-
garded The General says that there two sides to
this question: and the story of the frontersman should
he heard as well that of the Indian. Gen. Croo has
for many years command of sections OF the coun
try Inhabited by Indian tribes Gentlemen best ac-
auanted with his movements say that by him the hostile
tribes of Northern California were conquered as early as
1856 and 10 years later his vigorous campaigns In
Idaho Oregon, and Northern Nevada secured perrna-
nen peace TO that entire section, and opened valuable
mines that have SINCE poured millions of solid dollars
into the National Treasury Passing rapidly from
Oregon TO Arizona, he agun distinguished himself ny
campaign against the Apaches, which was short sharp
and decisive. Three safe from the
terrible Apaches the American Bedouns yet to-day the
highways that Territory safe as the avenues OF
this city, mining interests Of the country are now
being worked unmoested and bid fair TO rival II they do
surpass those of Nevada. These are some Of the
results of policy tempered in its severe lines by mercy
and true kindness.
New-York tribune., 1875-11-30
WASHINGTON.
Mr.. TOBEY DECLINES.


TIE CoMMIssIoNERsHIP STILL GoEs BEeGISG-bUr
Mr. SMITH NOT TO DE THROWN OUT UPON A
COLD WORLD.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Mr. +. s. Tobey OF Bos-
ION informed Secretary Chandler this afternoon that
he feels obliged to decline the position of Commis-
.oner of Indian Affairs, rendered him by the Presi-
dent AZ private business and especially large
,r,st recently confded TO him, will require his per-
sonsl attention at home. Secretary Chandler ex-
nresses great disappointment at this decinalon, as
be felt sure that he had secured the right man for
,be place. and that with Mr. Tobey at the head OF
tbe Bureau, and new men succeeding all the old en-
oloy6s removed last Saturday, the Bureau would no
ioneer be made subject Of suspicion whether well
ar III founded. Mr.. Tobey is President OF
,le American Missionary Association, and a re-
tired merchant of the highest standing. The retir-
ing Commissioner was Secretary of the same re-
Ncious organization, and was recommended Tor
snnointment by Mr.. Tobeys predecessor, Senator
Bnekingham In accepting Commissioner Smiths
resignation the President and the Secretary Il the
Interior have both assured him Of their unimpaired
eonRdence in him, and it is thoroughly understood
that the change is based only upon the consdera-
tops of expediences rs above Indicated. As proof
~ this feeling, Secretary Chandler has invited Com
MISSIONER Smith to remain III the Department rs ms
confidential clerk in immediate charge of the bGsi-
ness coming into the Secretary from the Bureau.
II Is not vet determined TO whom the Commissioner
ship will next be rendered.