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The New York herald., 1875-09-22
RENDING A ROCK REEF.

successful attempt made yesterday morning to
blow up reef Of rocks which has obstructed the Har-
lem River just below the Third avenue bridge About
ten O'Clock large party of people had assembled the
shore witness the explosion Midway in the stream
ing machine, with which tho work preparat ory
TO the charging Of the reef was done The explosive
material used nitro-gycerine. This was confined
in long tubes OF black n which capped by round
torpedoes and which exactly tted deep holes that had
been previously drilled in the rocks. Tho placing OF
these tubes in their respective circular compartments
very delicate operation for upon this alone
pended tho or failure of the experiment At
about half past nine O'Clock two divers encased in
air-tght india rubber suits, which enveoped
them head and foot, went down under the
water TO undertake the difficult task. They
held under tho tide by of the massive
lead solcs of their shoes and by pieces ofead which
hy w9[s sg0S4 1af Y Ar 4n.s s Sps9 a03E1
water about nty minutes during which seven Of theso
nitro glycerne cylinders passed down to them
under water, when they deposited IN the
indicated above Now, connecting with each Of these
cylinders was q slight wire, which the divers also
arranged When everything had been satisfactorily
arranged tho divers came up and were taken board
the dredging machine Then tho scow was slowly
towed away several upon her stern paying the
wires which the electric chrrent TO pass
After tho machine had been towcd a distance of
about 200 yards three shrill whistles announced the
warning that the explosion was at once 10 be at
tempted Tho next instant, though the spectators
far away the ground underneath their feet shook
ifagtated by earthquake there terrible com
motion the surface of the river and then up
massive column Of water TO the extreme height of 100
feet carrying with II immense masses OF rock, OF
which weighed several tons wild burst OF admira-
ton came from the people, for the sight was grand
beyond all description As the column came down the
and beaten into hssirtg foam. The experiment was
in every way a success.
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
THE LATE CUBAN EXPEDITION.

SUCCESSFUL LANDING OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION
BY THE oCTAvIA-How SHE oUTwITTED THE
UNITED STATES AUTHORITIES.
WASHINGTON, Sept 81 1875.
News of the success Of the last Cuban expedition
received here to day. The steamer Octavia was for
days during August the object of suspicion in New York.
and just after the vessel cleared the Spanish Minister
filed such information lead to the belief that the
vessel intended carrying to Cuba munitions of and
other aid for the insurgents The cutter Moss
wood cruised about New York Bay harbor and inlets
to discover the suspected vessel, but she had got
beyond our jurisdiction Orders then issued to
detain the Octavia If she again entered port of the
United States. No complication is likely to be-
tween Spain and the United States account Of the
mission Of the octavia The Spanish Consul too
slow for the managers Of the expedition and the
action of our government authorities IL is claimed,
unusually vigilant and prompt
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
A NATIONAL RAILROAD CONVENTION.

ST. LOUIS, NO., Sept 21, 1875.
The committee appointed some days ago TO arrange
for holding National Railroad Convention here on
November %, held meeting last evening to devise
general plan of operation and arrange preiminares.
After general discussion resolution adopted
authorizing the President of the meeting to
address setting forth the action and object of the people
of ST. Louis in calling National Railroad Convention,
and requesting operation of Governors of States
and Of various commercial associations of the whole
country, and asking them to send delegates Commit
appointed to ctermne the ratio of represen-
tations transportation knance, &c. During the dis
cusson of this matter attention called TO the fact
that journals abroad had attempted to create
this movement were influenced by purely local and
tional interests This was emphatcaly denied, and 1t
distinctly stated that the desire TO make the
national in character and tho cooperation
OF all business centres in the Union earnestly
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
MASKED BURGLARS CAUGHT.

TWO FUCKERS AND GAGoERs' FROM NEW
HARTFORD, n. Y, ARRESTED HERE-A TARDY
WRIT.
On tho night Of August o. between eleven and twelve
O'Clock, burglary committed on the premises OF
Peter Germond, Of New Hartford Oneida county, ~
Y. The thieves were a number 81 masked men, who
after forcing their way into the house. handcued and
gagged tho proprietor. Leaving two OF their number
to watch him. they drove the rest Of the family into
small and paceca guard the door, while tho
rest Of the gang ransacked the house. All they
ccedod In getting as result of their search $3.50
money and a silver watch. With this property they
left the premises On the lst of September Erastus
Brooks Recorder Of the city of Utica issued
for the arrest of John Welsh and John Dweetman alias
'BUcK MALoNBY" ALIAS "coLLINs,''
who are suspected Of having been connected with the
burglary on Mr. Germond's premises. Tho warrants
were paced IN the hands of Chief OF Poco Dwyer OF
Utica and that officer TO New York
and conferred with Superintendent Wanng
The case was placed in the hands OF
Detectives Won Gerichter La Rue Lyons and Adams
Dweetman arrested by these officers tho
OF Fourteenth street and Third avenue. They
taken the Central Office whore they gave their
as John Wallace and John Jones' In the possession Of
each found largo revolver heavily loaded. Chief
Dwyer arrived Ia this city yesterday afternoon ident
fed the two men, and they taken before Judge
Wande, who ndorsed the warrant OF tho Utica
Grand Central depot whore they and the Utica officers
took the five o'clock train for that place.
LATE.
About four o'clock " khe attaEnann Snnariptendent
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 1875.

POSTMASTER BURT IN WASHINGTON.
Postmaster Burt, of Boston, arrived here this morn
ing and had long conversation with the Postmaster
General Mr. Burt stopped TO see the President at
Long Branch on his way TO Washington
The Postmaster General states that Mr. Burt assured
him in the conference held to-day that his official bond
was on the way to Washington and would arrive and
be nled with the department before he left the city.
The Postmaster General declined TO say whether that
would be satisfactory TO the department not or
whether it would stop any further proceedings in the
case.
THE THEFT OF APPEAL BONDS IN THE DIS
TRIcT-FIsHER HELD TO AWAIT THE ACTION
OF THE GRAND JURY.
Charles G. Fisher, late Assistant United States Dis
trct Attorney who arrested late Saturday night
charge of stealing the appeal bonds and papers in
forty District which had been appealed from the
Police Court to the Criminal Court, waived exam
inaton this morning and was held to
answer before tho Grand Jury, in
session. The police officers have recovered not
only the papers charged to have been stolen, but
additional number of equal Importance. Fisher had
placed them in the possession of another party from
whom they obtained, and the object TO realize
money them. The Revised Statutes provides as a
punishment for such offence fine Of So 600 hard
labor for three years. BOTH in the discretion of the
court The accused is the OF Judge Fisher, late
United States District Attorney for the District Of
Colunbia
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
EVENING WEATHER REPORT.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON Tuesday, Sept 2I-3:SO r. NJ.
Synopsis for he Past Tioeaty four Hours
The barometer has risen in districts east of the Mis-
sssppi with cooler partly cloudy weather and north
crly to westerly winds
It is highest in the Mississippi Valley and has fallen
slightly in the Northwest with slight rise Of tempera-
turo, light variable winds and clear or fair weather
Local rains reported fom the lake region, New
England and the Southwest
The Cumberland River has risen nine feet and half
at Nashville.
The Ohio has risen ten inches at Pittsburg The sa-
vannah has fallen two feet at Augusta
Probabilities
For the Middle and South Atlantic States cooler and
clear or fair weather, with northeast TO northwest
winds and rising barometer.
For New England and the lower lake region partly
cloudy weather, stationary or a slight fall in tempera-
ture and northwest 10 southwest winds with areas Of
light rain and rising barometer during the night
For the Gulf States, Tennessee and tho Ohio Valley
partly cloudy weather and low but slowly rising tenn
perature with rising, followed by falling barometer
northery winds, shifting to eastery and southerly and
light rains in the southwest
For the upper lake region, the Upper Mississippi and
Lower Missouri valleys and the Northwest partly
cloudy weather and local rains variable winds shifting
TO southeast and southwest rising temperature and fall
Ing barometer
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
THE LIBERAL STATE CONVENTION.

ALBANY Sept 21, 1875
Quite a number OF delegates to the Liberal State Con-
vention, which meets here tomorrow, have
already reached the city. Among them are the
folowing;-General Charles Hughes, of Washington
county, Hon. w. w. Rockwell, of Warren; Dr. ID.
Rogers, of Queens; Hon. II. c. Lake, Of Chatauqua;
Neil Cook, OF ST. Lawrence; Colonel Freeman, Of ST.
Lawrence; Otto C. Gurlek, Of Oneida; Hon. Archi-
bald NJ Bliss of Kings; Colonel Conkling, Of New
York. Hon b. F. Manierre, Of New York; John
Cochrane, Of Now York. G. H. Mckay, of New York;
christopher Pullman, Of New York. Hugh Nesbitt, of
New York, &c
The State Committee met this evening at the
DeaVan House 10 perfect arrangements for the
convention There was considerable canvassing 70
what was best TO do in the Convention The
majority OF those here decidedly opposed
TO the nomination Endorsement of any
State ticket and were in favor of only making decara
ton oi the principles of this organization by the
ton OF the Cincinnati platform. The Kings county
delegation, or majority of it, under the lead Of
Arcme Bliss, are in favor of ndorsing the
democratic ticket Others however, say that
If Allen carries Ohio there will be a
ticket, as the democratic party of this State will
stand chance whatever In the Democratic National
Convention next year
The Convention meets at Twedde Hall tomorrow
There Is no excitement any great amount OF in
terest even, and the indications are that the
Convention Will be small Those here say they
do not expect any great number and only for the
purpose OF maintaining their organization leaving their
ndherents 10 vote as they please.
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
THE SAN FRANCISCO WAR.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JOHNSON ELECT DE-
FENDs THE BULLETIN.
Tho San Francisco Bulletin OF the 11th reports that
Hon j. A. Johnson, Lieutenant Governor elect of Cali
forna concluded public speech the night before by
aluson to the recent exciting events and earnestly
admonished his hearers not to allow themselves be
betrayed into a vicious and damnable conspiracy
against the Bulletin and Call offices. He said that
while he did not himself approve of everything printed
in the Bulletin still he ready to concede that both
the Bulletin and Call had made determined fight
against the most desperate ring Of punderers which
threatened this city. 1t fight in the interest
Of the democratic party and the He declared
that he had no sympathy with the Chroncle which he
denounced "a wicked blackmailing Sheet and closed
by again urging his hearers not to be betrayed by that
unprincpled journal and its confederaes into false
and vicious assault against the Bulletin and CaM His
remarks were loudly applauded."
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
JOIN VANCE. N. p.

cable despatch from London announces the death
Of Mr. John Vance, Member Of Parliament for Armagh
Ireland. Mr.. Vance the eldest son of tho
late Andrew Vance, Esq, Of Rutland square, Dublin,
and was born in that city December TO- IS0s He
educated at Trinity College, Dublin and graduated as a
Master of Arts in 1888 He head of a large mer-
camille firm engaged in the Irish colonial trade In
is4I he unsuccessuy contested the borough of Can
terOury, Kent in the conservative interest," but was
elected one OF the members for Dublin city the general
eiectioh IN ls52 his colleague being Mr..
Grogan Messrs Grogan and Vance continued to sit
for the borough from that time till 1865 but they could
scarcely be called its representatives they were
tories OF the old school and got elected partly through
the majority of the citizens being deprived of the
chse and partly through the exertions of the Of
voters known as "freemen since deprived OF the
chse for gross corruption.
Mr.. Vance belonged TO school of toryism which
is rapidly passing away in Ireland Being defeated IN
Dublin in 1865, he elected for Armagh without
opposition in 1857, and was reelected November
1865 from which time till his death he for
stituency.
Personally and socially Mr.. Vance respected even
by those who differed entirely from his pronounced
conservative views
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
FIXING THE DATES FOR HOLDING CONVENTIONS
PASSAGE oF REVOLUTIONS.

/ FIXING THE DATES FOR HOLDING CONVENTIONS
PASSAGE OF RESOLUTIONS.
A meeting of the Republican Central Committee was
held last evening their headquarters in Thrtythird
street. near Broadway There a large attendance
and considerable interest manifested in the proceedings
Colonel Joel N. Mason presided and Assistant District
Attorney Lyon acted as Secretary.
After calling tho roll the Secretary read the report Of
the Executive Committee, which down tho dates for
holding Conventions in this city follows County,
October II: Civil Justice OooUer 10; Senatorial Oco.
Der IL; Assembly, October Is.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the follow
ing;-
Resolved, AS the sense Of the Republican Central
Committee of the city and county OF New York, that
the action Of the Republican state Convention recently
held at Saratoga in all respects eminenty wise and
proper and commends Itself not only to the approval
OF this committee but TO all republicans ana citizens
who are in favor of an honest and economical admins
Resolved, That we recognize in the nominees Of the
Convention who have been selected for their
known ability and integrity rather than for partisan
service and we hereby pledge the republican electors
represented in this committee TO their cordial support
promising every effort necessary TO secure their cleo
Resolved, That the principles enumerated in tho
platform adopted is an outSpoken and truthful exponent
OF tho views Of the whole republican party; that,
whether read in Pennsylvania, Ohio New York, II
precisely what says thereby expressing upon
the question Of money the real views Of The party that
conquered treason by putting down rebellion and
which intends that the promises Of the nation made in
the hour Of DANGER shall not be violated In the hour Of
safety.
Resolved, That we enter upon the canvass with
every prospect Of success encouraged TO believe that
united and determined efforts part will result in
the restoration of the republican party power the
State
These resolutions were adopted without debate
Mr. Charles 3 Spencer offered complimentary
luton as 70 the appointment by General Grant Of Mr..
Nathan j. Neuwitter to consushp in Japan, which
also adopted.
Some further routine business was transacted when
the committee adjourned. ratification meeting viii
shortly be held
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
THE PRESIDENT IN JERSEY.
RECEPTION IN ELIZABETH, AND A VISIT TO
THE STATE FAIR.

A RECEPTION IN ELIzADETH, AND VISIT TO
TIE STATE FAIR.
On Monday evening President Grant, his son, 'Unsea
Fritz and other members OF His Excelleucys family
arrived in Elizabeth and took up their abode tbs
residence Of the Presidents brothern-aw, Mr. Abel
X Corbin During the evening large number Of local
notabilities paid their respects to tho President and
yesterday he rendered reception the residences
OF ex-Congressman Amos Clark Jr the present Prcsi
dent OF the New Jersey Agricultural Association
Among those present yesterday senator
Frederick T. FrelInghuysen, who declares he does
beheve, and never did that His EXceency seeks or
desires third term; ex-Congressman George A.
massey eX-Congressman Hill, Of Boonton; Abel T.
Corbin, Colonel Fred. Grant, Colonel Morrell and
General James Madison Blake After the usual
handshaking. &c, the guests were provided
WIN refreshments. Following the reception, the
rreslaeht and company visited the State far,
at Waverley. The tents were gay with bunting and
the expecan crowd OF President gazers very large Ha
ENcelency dropped a number OF monosyllabic re-
marks expressive Of his pleasure at seeing so fine q
display OF Jersey farm products he invited TO Aho
Industrial Exhibition at Newark last night but Mas
compelled to decline owing 10 his departure TODAY for
ST. Louis
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
ENGLAND.

BRITISH NEWFOUNDLAND FIsuERMEN-THR
GLOBE COMPLAINS OF FRENCH HAUTEUR IN
ASSERTING THEIR RIGHTS.
LONDON, Sept. q, 1875
The Globe this evening regrets to learn that the dis
advantages suffered by the British engaged in the New
foundand fisheries compared with Frenchmen have
abated during tho present season The officers
of French cruisers protecting French interests have
assumed very high tone in asserting their rights
thereabouts.
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
THE CANAL FRAUDS.

AEIAIGNMENT OF GEORGE D. LORD AND WILL
lam H. BOWMAN BEFORE JUDGE CLINTON
PROGRESS OF TIE INVESTIGATION COMMISSION.
BUFFALO, Sept. 81, 1875
George D. Lord, Of Rochester, was arragned before
Judga Clinton this afternoon indictment for
bribery and conspiracy, TO which he pleaded guilty
William II. Bowman, also of Rochester, was arraigned
on charge of conspiracy with the Lords and others
Lords bail fixed at S25, 600 and Bowman's at
$4,000 Thomas Leighton, oil Rochester, qualified as
surety for both the accused.
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SCANDAL.

MR.. HoLIINs ASSAULTED BY RoWDIEs-THE
PUBLIC MEETING PosTPoNED-THE INvEsTI-
CATION TO COMMENCE TONIGHT
The desperate strait to which some Of the men i'm
plcated in the transactions of which report has been
made by Mr. Hoins, of the Board of Education in
Jersey City, reduced may be inferred from the con-
slant threats of violence made against that gentleman
Some of these threats have beea carried out Enough
happily without any serious result Previous
to tho meeting of tho Board of Education
Monday evening, and while several members OF tho
Board, including Mr.. Hollins, were standing in the
clerks Office, the gas suddenly out and has not
been clearly ascerained whether this was the result of
accident or design At all events tho hall leading from
the main entrance was left In darkness during the
evening. When the meeting adjourned Mr.. Hollins
passed out through the dark hall, and moved
hastily past n gang of six or soven men, one of
whom he has known to be "a pretty hard character
He had not gone many PAGES when he rccoleced that
he had left his copy OF the minutes his desk and
turned for II, repassing the gang He had gone
half through the hall when OF tho mon rushed in
front of and jostled him against the wall who another
struck at his head but missed aud planted a heavy
blow between his shoulders. Mr. HollIns, who took
the
PREcAuTIoN TO CARRY A REVOLVER,
wheeled around and faced his assaiants The cowarIy
ruians took 10 their heels. Great Indignation prevas
throughout the city over this attempt to crush by
violence man who has already stopped great leak in
the public treasury. The gentlemen who had called the
public meeting at the Arcade for last evening notified Mr.
Hollns that they deemed it advisable to postpone tho
meeting for two reasons-First, II might be regarded
as anticipating the action of the Grand Jury, and
secondly, because there disturbance threatened
by the rowdy clement This opinion was shared by
Mr. Carscallcn foreman of the Grand Jury who called
on Mr.. Hollins yesterday and informed him that thu
Grand Jury would set down early day for the
sderaton of tho case. A large number of witnesses
will be summoned. The investigation by the Commits
tee of the Board Of Education, Messrs hercein and
Sanborn, will commence tomorrow evening az
eight O'Clock These gentlemen have not yet agreed
a third person TO act with them on the committee
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
SUSPENSION OF A MONTREAL BANK.
MoNrnrAL. scnt. o1. Is75

MONTREAL, Sept 81, 1875.
The directors OF the Mechanics Bank have issued
statement saying that consequence of tho discovery
of serious defacations which interrupted the ncgotia-
tions in progress for amagamaton Sth another bank
pending statement they deem 1t their duty, for the
better protection OF all interests 10 suspend payment
Tor the present The interests Of bill holders and do
posors are fully protected and the directors hope at
an early day TO make such arrangements will
cure the best possible realization for shareholders
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
RUSSIA AND KHOKAND.

END OF THE INsURRECTIoN-G GENERAL KAuF-
MANN ENTERS KHoKAND-THE KHAN ACCEPTS
THE RUSSIAN CONDITIONS.
BERLrS, Sept q, 1875
Advices from st. Petersburg announce that the
Russian General Kaufman occupied Khokand on the
10th Of the present month without resistance The
greater portion Of the Russian troops remained in the
fortified lamp outside All the Russian prisoners have
been delivered to General Kaufman, and the
Khan has accepted oil The conditions Of peace
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
OBITUARY.
PRINCE ApALnERr. OF BAVARIA.

despatch from Munich announces the death o.
Prince Adabert- Wiliam George-L Louis fifth brother o.
the regning King Of Bavaria yesterday. The deceased
Prince was born at Munich on tho 10th Of July, 1928
He held the rank OF Lieutenant General in the BavaraG
army, and Colonel OF the Second regiment OF
cuirassers He was married on the 25th of August,
1856 TO the Princess Philpna- Pillar, inant& If
Spain by whom he had four children.
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
NORTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.

RALEIGH, n. c., Sept 20, 1876.
A memorial was presented from the State Grange,
praying for the establishment of a Depart
OF Agriculture. Six new ordinances were
introduced. Bryan, republican, presented another
resolution for a sine die adjournment The day was
principally occupied in debating the character and
utility OF proposed system of inferior 70 the
present superior Courts The Convention adjourned at
lxvop
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
GERMANY.

PRINCE BISMARCK AND THE ULTBAMoNTANEs-A
CATHOLIC JOURNALIST IMPRISONED FOR AN
ARTICLE INSULTING TO THE CHANCELLOR.
BERLS Sept. 21, 1875.
The Municipal Court OF Berlin has sentenced the
editor OF the Gerndnid utramoutane journal, to
1--WE months Imprisonment for having published an
article insulting the Chancellor and nciting dis
obedience Of the law
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
SIXTH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.

A meeting of the democracy of the Sixth As
semby district was held last night at Thalian Hail. No
492 Grand street. to ratfy the Syracuse platform and
to suggest the nomination of Mr.. Timothy j. Campbell
for state Senator The meeting called to order by
p J. McAlear, Chairman of the District Democratic
Committee, who nominated j. ID. McKinnon for chair
Of the evening After explaining the object of the
meeting the Chairman called Mr. McAlear read a
series of resolutions ndorsng the Syracuse ticket and
platform and eulogizng Governor Tden.
The New York herald., 1875-09-22
THE GEORGIA INsURRECTIoN.

THE CASE OF THE LEADER JOE MORRIS.
ATLANTA Sept 21, 1875
Contrary to general anticipation Judge Erskine, upon
the assembling Of court this morning. took notice Of
the forcible entrance Of Sheriff Perkcrson into
the United States Court building last night
for the purpose OF arresting Joe Morris
leader of the late nsurrection in Middle Georgia. who
was shut up in the District Attorneys Office. The ex-
pected conflict between the federal and State authorities
is not likely TO como OF, therefore, Morris goes to
Burke county for trial.