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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-28
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"a VOYAGE DOWN AN UNKNOWN RIVE,

SCRIBNkR'S MONT HLY 1876.
"a VOYAGE DOWN AN UNKNOWN RIVER
In Scrbner for January we begin the thrilling pai .
rative by MAJOR POWELL OF hls voyage of dscOy.
cry down the Canon Of the Colorad0-alm0st liter
ally voyage through the center of the earth
Z he cliffs lowered sometime more than a mile
above the heads of the travellers, involving them
In gloom, and hdng from their sight the dangers
towarl which they were hurried by the lmpettous
torrent
The narrative Ii envened by charming bits ot
description OF the gen Ter and more beautiful
phases OF nature, which were strangely mingled
with those wierd and awfnl scenes.
part OF the expedition, refusing to 20 forward
upon what seemed an insane journey, turned aside
and met death In the wilderness.
The illustra Ions wiz be marve y OF engraving
tht finest we-have ever produced.
we shall shortly begin series entitled;
"a FARMERS VACATION IN EUROPE,
by col GRO. y. v AIRING, Of Ogden Farm, near New
pDit, X, l., which Will deal m practical and bic.
iuresQue way with the Industries and peculiarities
of the quaint peoples OF Holland, Normandy, AMI
the Channel Islands These papers will also be
fully Illustrated
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Real Gstatf.

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The Temperature, To-day.
Legislative Proceedings.

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WHAT SOME EMINENT MEN THINK

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The New York herald., 1875-08-28
CAUGHT IN CANADA.

CHURCH, THE EMBEzzLING CLERK OF Z. 5.
JAFFRAY & CO., IMPRISONED IN MONTREAL.
MONTREAL, August 27, 1875.
John Phillips, of New York, arrived in Montreal
to-day and having obtained the services of advocates
caused warrants to be issued against Charles A. Church.
clerk formerly of New York. Church was arrested
last evening, and held to bail in $40 OoO charge of
having defrauded Mcssrs. +. s. JafIray Co., of New
York. 1t appears Church chief of the ribbon de-
partment Of the firm mentioned and had fraudulenty
inualled largo number of invoices in favor of ono
David Phillips, n jew broker of New York The in
voices purported to be for goods sold delivered to
the firm by said Phillips The goods were never de-
lNcrcd but the firm relying upon the faith of their
poyc and his initials gave checks to the amount Of
each invoice, and thereby Phillips obtained cash for
said checks which, he has since sworn he handed TO
Church, less small discount In this way the firm
delrauded to an amount yet unknown but IL Is
expected that the accused may make further rcvca-
tions 1t understood warrants of extraditon in this
matter have been issued. In one affidavit sum of
So SAL is stated to have been taken The prisoner was
taken to Jail in default OF bail.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
ENGLAND AND CHINA.
The Speck Of War Not so Big
as 1t Seemed.
NO INSULT TO THE BRITISH ENVOY
Exaggerated Reports of the British
Press.

ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BY CABLE ]
LONDON, August 81, 1875
The HERALD Office here has received from
official sources information to the effect that
The published reports concerning serious
complications between the British Envoy,
Hon. Thomas Francis Wade, G. B., and the
Chinese government are greatly exaggerated.
NOT EsULTED, AS REPORTED.
1t is not true that the British Minister was
''insulted" by the Chinese Ministers, or that
be asked for instructions to the purpose that
troops were needed for his assistance in
securing the object of his mission to Pekin.
THE MINISTER'S ONLY COMPLAINT.
He simply complained of the distractions
thrown in his way in the investigation of the
Margary affair.
AN AMIoABLE SOLUTION OF THE DIFFICULTY.
At the Foreign Office the difficulty is con-
sidered as one of merely diplomatic char
Acter, and is already in course of amicable
arrangement.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
HONORS TO A CENTENARIAN.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, August 81, 1875
The one hundredth birthday of Mrs. Mary Vaughan
was celebrated at her home, in Williamson county to-
day. She was born in Nottoway county, Virginia Au-
gust 81, 1775. She is the mother of seven sons and
eight daughters, fourteen OF whom arc married The
family is not only large in numbers but members
giants in szc but few of the coming under six
feet in height, even down to the fourth generation
Five hundred persons assembled around stand gar
landed with flowers to do honor to the hundredth
birthday Short addresses made songs sung
and prayers offered. After the religious services tho
assemblagc formed procession, in which were 100 of
her descendants, and, headed by her. IL marched to
grove and partook OF a sumptuous dinner. Her
faculties arc all unmparcd; she hears well,
no spcctaclcs, and frequently walks mile She at
tributes her long iic TO habits Of uninterrupted indus
try and uniform obedience to her husband. She
the cloth which uniformed her grand and great grand
sons as soldiers of the Conicdoracy She has now 450
living descendants.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
OBITUARY.
CAPTAIN PHILIP DoHERTY.

CAPTAIN PHILIP DOHERTY.
Captain Philip Doherty an officer OF the Union Army
during the late war; died at his residence in this city
Thursday the age of thrtytwo years When scarcely
more than boy he commissioned captain in tho
Thirty seventh regiment, New York Volunteers and
during the years. service performed by this organ
zation Captain Doherty conspicuous for his cool
and bravery At the conclusion of his term of en-
lstment he joined the Veteran Volunteer Corps and
under General Hancock, in the Shenandoah Valley and
in other campaigns he earned distinction. AT the
close OF tho war he became Identified with the Irish
revolutionary party in this city and member of the
expedition which sailed from here In the Jacme land
ing in Ireland, and after many escapes returned to
America For the last few years disease contracted in
the Chickahominy swamps had been gradually under
mining his constitution which had been very strong
knew him.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
LOST.

THE COMET, AFTER A COLLISION, GOES DOWN
IN LAKE SUPERIOR WITH TEN OF HER CREW
AND FIFTY TONS OF SILVER ORE.
DETROIT, Mich, August 81 1875.
At half past eight O'Clock last night while Off Parsien
Island Lake Superior, the propeller Comet struck
amdships the port side by the British steamer
Manitoba and sank almost Immediately. The Manitoba
uninjured
The Comet bound east, and had passengers.
or her OF twenty half drowned The sur
vivors Captain Dugo the first and second officers,
two white men, the lookout, the porter, two deck
hands and fireman. 1t is impossible to say
which at fault The commander of the
Manitoba says he only the Comets green
light, while the Captain of the Comet claims that
only the red light of the Manitoba in view. The
Comet of 622 tons burden and eighteen years
old Her cargo consisted of fifty tons of silver ore
large quantity of copper and 600 tons Of pig ron 1t is
rumorod here tonight that the steamer Persian valued
at $3.50, 600 and with a full list of passengers and
heavily laden with freight was burned Lake Erie this
morning.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
EXECUTION.

WILLIAMS, THE NEGRO, ExPIATEs HIS CRIME
FULL CONFESSION FROM THE scAFFoLD.
SEABoARD, N. c., August %, 1875
Cornelius Williams, negro was hanged at Jackson,
Northampton county, n. c., at to-day for the
murder OF Arthur Prcsson, brdgckeepcr at Weldon
in this State. The crime committed in June 1874
but the laws provcrbn delays have worked to the
murdcrcr's advantage.
EXECUTION
The day opened dark, damp and dismal At noon tho
prisoner was brought out. lie mounted tho four steps
of tho ladder leading to the scalold with firm but
serious air. The galows erected in tho northeast
corner of tho enclosure about the old wooden iaI
Nearly one thousand persons were assembled
OF whom climbed trees and percbcd
Themselves in the Court House windows
overlooking the tragic As public executions are
now prohibited by statute only small number were
admitted to the Jail yard. Williams was clad in n
brown linen suit, with n white handkerchief about
HIS forehead. He spoke for sixteen minutes
details Of the crime No clergyman was present His
feet and securely tied. The moose was adj.
iustcd about the neck with the knot under the rrht
ear Before the black cap was drawn over his
face he made, with open cyo. brief prayer
which merged into haranpui The prop
which supported the drop knocked away with an
axe at twenty eight minutes past twelve + NJ The
fall three feet He struggled for three minutes and
in six minutes life was found extinct though the neck
was not broken. The body was Immediately placed i'm
pine coffin and buried.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
ADMIRAL WORDEN'S BANQUET.

THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MAYOR OF SOUTHLAND
TON RETURNED BY ADMIRAL woRDEN AND HIS
OFFICERS ON BOARD THE FLAG SHIP FRANKLIN.
SOUTHAMPTON, August 27, 1875.
Admiral Worden and the officers OF the three Ameri
war-vesses in this harbor recprocated the hosp-
tality recently extended to them by reception and
banquet on board the flag ship Franklin this afternoon
TO their late entertainers. The ship was handsomely
decorated The banquet was envcncd by music from
the bands of the feet and after tho refreshments
dancing followed
A BRILLIANT ESTERTAINMENT.
The entertainment was the most brilliant ever wit
messed in the waters of Southampton. Eight hundred
guests were present, among whom were Commodore
Commercl; Right Hon. William Cowpcr Temple men,
ber Of the House Of Commons for South Hampshire.
the members for Stafford the Mayor and principal
GERS Of the city government and large number of the
prominent citizens OF Southampton.
SAILING JUNIATA
The Junata sails Saturday for Lisbon, tho Alaska
for Havrc and tho Franklin Monday for Gibraltar.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
SIR EDWARD WATKIN AND PARTY.
INSPECTING THE SHOPS OF THE ERIE ROAD AT
sUsQUEHANNA, BINGHAMToN AND EIMIRA

INSPECTING THE SHOPS OF THE ERIE ROAD AT
sUsoUEHANNA, BINGHAMToN AND EIMIRA
HoRNELLsvILLE, n Y, August 81 1875.
Sir Edward Watkin and party, after carefully ex-
amining the susquehanna shops and taking of
property there, where 500 employed, left at
nine A. NJ a special train brief halt made at
Binghamton for a similar purpose as we'll as Elmra
and Corning AT the former place there about 450
men employed and at this point forty The coal
property also examined along the route and
Solicitor Morris did some careful figuring, with a view
discover how the 500 900 900 invested by his clients
in Europe Is to be accounted for.
Superintendent Bowen and the Erie employees took
special care to allow no to communicate with tho
Engshmen, but it Is understood that Sir Edward Wat
kin is not satisfied that all the companys specuatons
in coal property likely to prove successful Dor
man b. Eaton is said TO be associated with Solicitor
Morris legal expert. At Emira the party were
rendered an impromptu ovation, which included COLA
tion and ride to the Driving Park After the ovation
the party proceeded to this point, where examina-
tion of the shops made. They then proceeded to
Buffalo, where they will spend the night Trains arc
delayed owing to two smashups Corning and Canesteo
which, however, not got up for the entertainment
of the distinguished party. Mr. Mcfarland OF the Erie
Road, is also in the party.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
THE SUMMERING SOLDIERS.
GOVERNOR LIPPITT, OF RHODE ISLAND, REVIEWS
THE SEVENTY Y-FIRsT-sPEECH MAKING ALL
ARoIIND-A RIFLE MATCH IN pRospFCr

GOVERNOR LIPPITT, OF RHODE ISLAND, REVIEWS
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MAKING ALL
AROUND RIFLE MATCH IN PROSPECT.
CAMP LPPIrT, OAKLAND BEACH, August 81 1875.
Governor Lipptt, of Rhode Island, accompanied by
his STAFF reviewed the Seventy first regiment this after
noon at quarter after four o'clock His Exccllency
arrived from Providence shortly after twelve O'Clock,
and was afterward conducted to the Oakland Beach
Hotel AT four O'Clock, accompanied by Colonel vose
and officers of the Seventy first he proceeded TO Camp
Lippt and received in the headquarters tent by the
Colonel commanding. After opening champagne
Colonel vose made few remarks welcoming Governor
Lipptt In conclusion he said that Mr.. Wyman would
express his views and those of the officers under him.
Mr. Wyman made neat speech, in which he referred
the friendly feeling existing between the people of
Rhode Island and the Seventy-nrst regiment, and
touched upon the necessity States preparing in times of
peace for The Governor replied behalf of the
State and people of Rhode Island, saying the regiment
would be welcome as at If II chose to prolong
its stay for two weeks even month Governor
Lippt then presented his staff to the Colonel and
courtesy the Governor and staff accompanied by Colonel
Vose and officers of the Seventy first, went the
parade ground, where the troops formed When
the ceremonies of dress parade gone through with
His Excellcncy reviewed the regiment Eight
mands. of sixteen files each the field. When
the review ended the Governor took leave of tho
Seventy first and went TO Providence by steamer
Tomorrow rifle match comes Off between Com
pany X, Seventy first regiment and Company c. Provi-
dence light infantry. General Banks is expected to be
present.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
MUSIC ON THE MALL.
THE GOETHE ANNIVERSARY.

Judging from the very extensive preparations going
on the 126h anniversary Of the birthday Of the great
German poet Goethe to be celebrated this evening at
Gilmore's Garden, will be magnificent affair. fine
bust of the author of ''Faust," received here per
steamer Klopsock and to be presented to the Central
Park Commission, will be unveiled An grafton will be
delivered by William Cullen Bryant and original
poem by Bayard Taylor will be read. The New York
saengerbunde has volunteered its services and will be
led by Carl Bergman anew cantata the words written
by Mr.. G. Leonard Vice President Of the Goethe Club,
to he performed. Dr. Anthony Ruppaner, President
Of the club, has abored very hard TO make the affair
grand The Honorary Committee, consisting of
New York's most honorcd citizens, will occupy boxes
at the garden, while the members OF the club he
seated Immediately in front OF the music stand There
be doubt that the celebration will be enthusiastic
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
FRANCE.

GERMAN CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE
EXCITING CONSIDERABLE DISCUSSION IN THE
COUNTRY.
PARIS, August 81 1875
The pilgrimage from Germany is exciting considerable
discussion in France lie Monite says France open
TO all foreigners but that the government is entitled and
bound to oppose all asscmblagcs displays of banners
and insignia calculated to disturb public order and it
will not fail in its duty. The government
and public opinion OF France agree that
1t is their duty to abstain from interference
with the discussions and conflicts in Germany between
Church and State and for the sake of peace, which is
dear to us and desirable to the Germans avoid max
ing French territory the of their religious dis
cussions
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
MATINEEs TO-DAY.

AT walack's Mis-. Mathews English comic opera
troupe will give their first matinee today at half past
o'clock p NJ. Bouotte has made good impress
sion on the public Wallacks is the only place where
'Too Much Care' can just now be enjoyed
AT the Olympic Theatre Mile Leona Dare, the grace
ful gymnast whose bold feats in mid air wont to
make nervous people feel uneasy makes her last ap
pearance at the matinee at this house to-day.
The last matinee performance of Bg Bonanza" takes
place to-day the Fifth Avenue Theatre The Cotton
and Reed Ministries give their first matinee performance
at two p. NJ
The usual performances take place at the Theatre
Comique the Metropolitan and Woods Museum
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
LATER DETAILS OF THE DISASTER.

SAULr STE. MARIE, Mich, August 81 1875
The steamer Manitoba Of Beatty's line arrived here
at nine O'Clock this morning, having back from
White Fish Point with the survivors of the crew of tho
propeller Comet which sunk last night or Partisan
Island. The names of tho persons saved from the
Comet are ms foows:-
Francis Duyot, Of Cleveland, captain; John Gore OF
Troy y. v, first mate; William H. Weaver, of Clcve
land second mate; James Rafferty, and Leopold Smith,
whcelmcn; John Scott lookout; Charles ConnOr, por
ter; Thomas Murphy and Peter Handon deck hands.
Also one cOlorcd fireman, name unknown
Among the drowned are Babey and Brown, first and
second engineers and others whose names are un
known. The Comet was owned by Hart Co., of
Cleveland. Her valuation the underwater register
SIS, 000 The amount of the insurance is not
known here.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
MURDER on A SCHOONER.

About six O'Clock last evening the schooner Josephine
Potts of Port Jefferson lying of City Island Her
captain, Lawrence had quarrel with the mato on
deck They went into the cabin and there continued,
tho noise being heard by the cook young boy the only
other person the schooner Not long after the cook
saw Captain Lawrence lying dead the floor, having
been Killed with blow from hatchct by the mat G.
who presented pistol to the boys head and compelled
him TO set him ashore at Kings Point in boat He
then at once made his escape before the boy could gvo
any alarm The murderer is described as about live
feet nine inches high with heavy red whiskcrs and
hair. but his name could not be ascertained
The New York herald., 1875-08-28

40 leaders will be buried in curses rs men whom
neither history their own experience could make
wise.
We lament as we'll wc may the widespread corrup-
tion OF business men and offce-holders But where
such corruption in high places steals dollar contrac-
tion-this well meaning ignorance OF bullionsts-robs
the people of thousands If this generation is ever
bankrupt, its bankruptcy will be the work OF
knaves but OF honest men following jack o, lantern
and dragging us TO ruin. Yours
WENDELL PHILLIPS
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
FALL FROM THE BRooKLYN BRIDGE.

Shortly after nine O'Clock yesterday morning sad
accident occurred at the New York abutmcnt Of the
Brooklyn Bridge. John McCann, residing at No. $50
Pearl street, employed aborer and helper to tho
masons working the summit Of the abutment, acc
dentay fell from his high elevation to the EARTH dis
tanco of moro than 200 feet and was instantly killed.
His body picked up in horribly mutilatcd condi-
ton and taken to the Oak street station house, where
Coroner Kcsser empanelled jury, who viewed the re-
mains. Whether the unfortunate trpped and fell, or
lost his balance otherwise not yet known, but an in
quest will be speedily held
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
WASHINGTON.
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, August 27, 1875.

WAsHINGTONi August II 1910.
ANNAPOLIS CANDIDATES TO DE EXAMINED.
Board OF Naval Surgeons, to consist of Medical
Inspector A. L. Gihon PRESIDENT Medical Inspector A.
@. Gorgas and Acting Assistant Surgeon j. j. sowerby
has been ordered to meet at Annapolis for the ex-
animation of candidates for appointment as Cadet En-
gineers and Mdshpmcn at the Naval Academy.
DECREASE IN BRITISH EXPORTS TO AMERICA.
The following statement showing decrease in the ex-
ports OF the principal articles of British and Irish pro-
duce and manufacture from the United Kingdom to the
United States during the months ended July 81
1875, compared with the corresponding period of
1874 furnished by the Chief of the Bureau Of Stats
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
DISASTROUS STEAMBOAT COLLISION.

DETROIT, Mich, August 81 1875.
The Canadian steamer Manitoba came in collision
with the propeller Comet above White Fish Point,
Lake Superior, at halfpast eight O'Clock
last evening, and sunk her almost instantly Ten lives
were lost and ten persons saved including tho
captain and first mate of the Comet No one was in
jurcd on board the Manitoba, and she is now bound
down with the survivors of the Comet
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
THE ROYAL YACHT COLLISION.

THE INQUEST IN THE CASE ADJoUnNED-JURY
UNABLE TO AGREE.
PLYMOUTH, August 27, 1875.
After ten hours dcliberation to-day the jury holding
an inquest into tho collision OF the royal yacht with
the yacht Misctoc, unable to agree The inquest
has been adjourned until the next Winchester Asszcs,
and the Jurors and witnesses bound oves TO appear.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
SPAIN.

BURRENDER OF SEQ DE URGEI-rHE BISHOP
OF THE PLACE MADE PRISONER
PERPIGNAN, August 27, 1875
SEQ de Urgc has capulated. The Alfonsist army oc-
cuped the forts this morning The garrison made
prisoners Of war; and taken to Puycerda. The
Bishop of SEQ dc Urgcl was also taken to Puyccrda
prisoner of war
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
OTHER ACCOUNTS.

THE BRITISH MINISTER, REPORTED AS HAVING
BEEN INsULTEp, CALLS FOR AID FROM HIS
GOVERNMENT.
BOMBAY, August 26, 1875.
The Gazette of this city publishes state
ment that the British Minister at Pekin has
been thwarted and insulted in his negotia-
lions with the Chinese government, and he
has telegraphed to London for instructions
and for reinforcements to the British troops
in China.
The New York herald., 1875-08-28
THE MISSING HIGHwAYMAN.

Constable Abraham Hamer, OF Jamaica, l. l., and
Deputy Sheriff Bennett, with party Of men, yes
terday engaged in searching the woods in the vicinity of
where the supposed highwayman was shot, for the
body Constable Hamer is positive that the man must
have been shot dead; but trace can now be found
Of his body, and 1t is supposed II must have been
ried off by confederates