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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08
..rhe wlsdom of the Arclents.o

s'The WISDOM OF the -AhclentSs'
There is safety in the light of expert
nee. The voice of the Past is more in
tructiye and more tranquillizing than
he hot words and the nasty conclusions
# the Present. Chatting, the other day,
With an aged citizen, the writer gathered
many a scrap OF onwritten history, which
Eught to be rescued from oblivion. Mr..
losias Larham, my informant, is well
snown in Edgefeld as q citizen of great
,spectability. Firm and Jet quiet, de-
lied and yet unobtrusiye, he exoelled
] Agriculture, accumulating a fine es-
se, and thus contributing handsomely
the aggregate prosperity Of his adopt
State.
l1r. Josias Lanham is nonagenarian,
Saying first seen >the light, May Il,
5, in Prince Georges. County, Mary
Id. The place of his nativity is PLAN
on on the Potomac, aud opposite to
exandria, Virginia. Being appren-
ed to a carpenter in that Town, he had
I bortunitios to observe men and things
general. He frequently saw Wash
ton. The General Travelled in coach
wn by four horses, bat he invariably
eared in the dress of plain citizen.
encyer "the Father of his country"
ted Alexandria, he was saluted by
firing of cannon. Meningitis Tav-
the favorite stopping place in Town
the neighboring gentry, was almost
lIsed to pieces by the big Washington
"Fire the cannon, men, and then
4 with the President was perma-.
order. On one occasion, it so hap
ed that the Town boys were unusu-
rude, thoughtless and foolhardy.
syding around the cannon which the
were firing, one of the little chaps,
was a ring leader in all manner OF
chief, was thrown upon his all fours
&be concussion of the charge. The
;boy was badly scared, and the specta-
including many q fair face at the
Arn windows, laughed no little at his
nfall. When Washington would
home, the people of Alexandria
swed him sin swarms" to his carri-
taking leave of him in the most
tionate manner. His neighbors said
5Ifhe General was the most particular
in the world, and yet they all liked
When Washington died, The Church
were rung for 4S hours. Mr.. Ian
often heard his mother say that she
Mrs. Washington's cousin; laugh
however, she would always add the
rk: "but that will never do me any
L,anham. being badly treated in
shop, ran array from his master
S 4 exandria, about the year 1902.
S,e Immediately to Edgefield in a
with his brother-in law Barnes,
ped make three or four crops in
tinity OF Mount Vintage. He was
Eards engaged for $ years in the
scture of cotton gins. He made
by the operation, and MAS very
ul that lie had been taught the use
Buying o tract Of land aBd
iegroes, heS:.hen went to farmingI
II! kept rfn,,his gin .snop for sew
EARS. Indigo was then cultivated
!, sufficient quantities for domestic
Half cotton aud half tobacco, over
-efs I. -. -,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

PROF. EvERTs' Excelsior Kerosene
Oil Rectifier! For sale by
till LYecn (E MARsH's.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

~ Splendid Mcclellan Saddles at on
ly S.. 50 cash, for sale at
tres J. II. CHEATHAM'S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

rs Now in Store, ono hhl. Of pure
Cider Vinegar, at SO cts. per gallon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

a@ Many items, notes and notices are
unaYoidably postponed until next week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

A FEW moro patterns of summer Dress
Goods at bargain prices, at
St IS J. NJ. CoBB's.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

n:s- Ladies' Linen Sets, Ruching, Ties,
Corscts, Handkcrchiefs and other Fancy
Goods at reduced prices for cash.
st q JAS. NJ. COBB.
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1s- For the most ddicious MILK
PUNcu in the world, call It the BoNAN-
IA, at any hour OF the daypr night.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

LADIES Sundowns for75 cents, at
St2S J. M. COBB'S.
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Go TO J. II. Cheatham's to buy your
Umbrellas, he is offering them at very
reduced figures. tf22
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Still no order for an election to fill the
vacant Sheriff's Office.


The students of Pineville Academy, on
jA old plank road, 2 miles belov Pine
House-presided over by Mr.. R. P. Henry
request US to state that they will give
an Exhibition at their School House on
the evening Of Thursday, the 10Th inst,
TO which BxbiOiticn they respectfully
invite our community generally. The
leading plays on this occasion will be
"The Toodles,9 Aladdin and "Tick-
lish Times" Performance to commence
at s P. M.
Our communications, &C., this week,
are of unusual interest-particularly hat
sketch of The Best Farmer on the Plan u.
running, as it does, like summer ioyl.
We unaffectedly differ from "B. d. in
his fattering opinion that ace could do the
thing better.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

SPEARS Preserving Fluid, just receiv.
ed and for sale by
St2s LYNCH tS MARSH.
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Go TO Jas. NJ. Cobb's to buy your
Shoes. St2S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

g I havea few moro pairs of ladies'
Morocco Buskins and Newport Ties, for
$500 per pair-worth $500.
st27 J. NJ. COBB.
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Sarsanarilla.

7UTTS, AYERS and DENNIS sAR-
L SAPARILLA--popnlar blood pnri
1lers-for sale by
Mar 50, If lal G.. L. PENN Il SON.
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LunchI Lunch. Lunch I!

JUST received lot of the best brands
of Calicoes.. at 10 cts. per yard, Ladies
Ties, Belts, fans, &C., DC; also, case
of Shoes, at
2t2S ALVIN HARRIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

JUST received new supply of summer
Hosiery, at
St2S J. NJ. COBB'S.
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The AbbevilIe Medium Urges up Judge
Carpenter.

/ The .4bbeflle Medium commenting
upon. the late Prescntment of the Edge
field Grand Jug (Which, blythe by, has
attracted univrial attention in and out
of the State) @cludes thus:
What a commentary on radical rule
and upon the rSrm measures Of the par
ty now in pow1i Had these charges been
made by nevEpaper or an individual
man the cry oi% political persecution
would have instantly arose; but there is
now no such weak excuse. Thirty-six
9good men andiHue," the grand inquest
of the county, the custodians of the peo
ple's rights and fttunes, have, under their
most solemn oah of Office and after dill
gent and searchas investigation, placed
tie blame whereaS rightly belongs, and
called upon the oOarL to see that fraud and
We enallty be punsiled as prescribed by
Jaw. The grand i}lry has done its duty.
will The court, islt6e person of Judge
Carpenter, shirk th$ responsibility which
has been placed upSn him? Can he suf-
fertile manly utterances of the grand
jury to 60 by unnohced as he has IN the
past? If he is a nan let him show HIM
SELL TIE time has come when the voice
OF the people canA 10 longer be treated
with silence and cohtempt. Men can no
longer steal with inbuniiy. The license
to thieves in South Garolina has been re-
yoked, and every man must give correct
account Of his stewardship.
How can this god work Of reform be
completed when such men as Runkle are
supposed to representlthe State? Is there
anyvirtue or any poYer in such an advo-
cate for the people Agill vice and crime
give way to the pig5 blows OF such an
impotent champion These questions
must be answered atE e ballnt-hox. Let
there be no cessasatbf act
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The Russell & Alger Hand-scwed Shoe

The Russell &c Alger Hand-sewed Shoes
SpEc1ALT1Es FOR GENTS WEAR.
L Doz. pr. Calf Gators, with Box Tips.
{" {" Pebble Goat Caters, with
Box Tips.
1 doz. pr. Calf Caters, with Square Tips.
{" "Pebble Goat, Low Quarters.
"a pr. Calf Skin Laced Shoes.
For LADIES.
"a pr. Is Thread Lasting Caters.
"a. Pebble Goat, Extra Quality,
"a Ladies Calf,
70" Low Cut Shoes for old Ladies.
Beautiful Slippers, in several different
Styles.
The above Goods, were made to my
order in Baltimore, by the above named
House, of which am agent, and don't
think better Shoes can be found any
whore. ,
20 If j. II. Ch EAIhAm
nsr l Bale of Graniteville Sheeting,
Striped osnaburgs and Pants Goods, at
st 27 JAS. NJ. COBB.
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FRESH, new crop Turnip Seed, from
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

Great Reduction in Prices!
]. FL. Cheatham has reduced his pri-
ces on everything in Store. Special in
ducements offered to Cash Buyers.
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:@s'st.' ~r,Di,

rn- Beautiful Silk Fans, all colors, at
tf26 J. II. CHEATHAM'S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1875-07-08

BEAUTIFUL Silk Fans at
tf25 j. III. CHEATHAM'S.
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OUR AGENTS.

w. H. YELDELL, Longmires.
JoHN II. HuIET, sBatesyine.
w. e. opoM, Meeting Street.
J. X. DURsT, Kirkseys < Roads.
E. B. FORREST, Mine Creek.
s. G. OARTLEDGE, Ridge Spring.
G. K. HENDERSON, Graniteyille.
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The ADVERTISER.
Rates of Advertising.

Advertisements viii be inserted at the
rate of $3.50 per square tten lninionlines,
or less for tho first insertion, and one
dollar per square for each subsequent in
sertion.
Aliberal discount will bemadeto those
wishing to advertise ythe year.
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anest on blanKV D warrI anu vavv. o.
by Congress to.help tsa tssas farmers who have
suffered by an overt 8of the Alabama
river was used by r blican politicians
as means to gain 4id4s for their party
and themselves. III
Will all this be aalbae III the nexi
Presidential election? ? Facing such facts,
the Republican nominee will have the
sweetest time on record and about the
liveliest.
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art Of tRde people. j uni
out {he enemies(good
nd pf Elrge official r OF a
pa
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19
BURGLARIEs AND THEFTs.

Burglars entered the premises of q. +. Schott, at
No 9j Frstaye Sanay evening, and stole 900 in ID
and Ill, er con- and jewelry auel Al r1J.
The dwelling of Henry D. Nich0, at No West Thirty
ninth st. was by burglars saturday night and
r,bbei ot iewrlry and other articles valued at ~ o.
Thieves s,clrcd themselves the misses Of Mason &
Ntit ~ No. 47j Broadway, Satua" evening and stole
pearl ornaments valued az 800. .
th,f entered the dwelling OF = klcb ~ No ~
IT. AMI stole 400
money. and ewclry valned At II 400.
The apaftmens of John Hammond AZ No 20 SUFFOLK ST.
entered by Ak hieycsOn sunday evening" ana IoODtd
of icwelry valued Al <lOi.
Thieves Apartments OF Havioas Burkhardt ~
40 1903 Elizabeth ST., on Saturday evening last ana stole Jew
alry valued III SO.
Carl O pcug his pocket OF 80 30 al No Battery
place. ArcntEcu held IN $1,000 bail
Market Police Court YESTERDAY Juiu strauss
vas held stealing 30 pounds 0f beet from the store OF
FrpI,rick Douruhquer % No an West Ffty.hr-t ~.
Mac held for steal watches.
Charles Emery and John Quinan were held al the Washing
ugtOn Place Police Court yestelday III SOo ba tAc io
hnakng INTO the Of Roach sons al No s2t East
Aug 3 last and stealing 5000 worth or IRON,
and ead
Harriet tronk age 10. ant employed by Mrs. David
Will, OF Mijrd committed Yesterday In obOkeU,
in default ball. charged with stealing various articles from
IIank De Lilly colorcd man, Of No 2o3 Beeckerst New
YORK WAS committed trial by Justice kese In Jersey CITY
v,tcriay charge uf stealing brass journal boxes from the
Pcnnsy lyauia Railroad Company. -
West side jersey tly,
stealing and cali from Bridget TAFT.
gave bail in 1900 before Justice mccoy, to appear Tor
trill.
ARK irving c The attcrs bedroom doors, and
Ia % the police.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

FoEIREss MONROE. Va, Oct. 1s.-Ihe United
States hgae Hartford capt. ID. f. Harmony
which past years has been the sgsmp of The
Asatic squadron arrived In Hampton Roads last Friday ngh
The Hartford sailed nom Lisbon on sept 49, and had pleas
she struck the Guf stream when she
heavy northern gale which carried her INTO
port Rear Admiral r. NJ. Pcnn0rk left the vessel Hong
Kong proceeded home by Francisco the
Hartford came back 10y way Of the suez Canal stopping
TTipol official business The following is
Cdpi D. h. harmony commanding Lieut.
Commander r. NJ. shepard LAOhc.ri Lieut. COmman er g.
W Pegiian, Navigator Iicuts. A. H. VAIL c. Is. Gin, II. W
Gilpsirick j. A. Rodgers AMI G. o. Barnna Chie Engineer
Paynaser. r. stewart; Fased Assistant sur
geOn. II. B,bn Assistant surgeon, II. Harvey Captain
NJ Marines Henry A. Bartlett Passed sstant Engnser j.
Assistant T. W. Gait Chaplain, X. Lewis
Midshipmen d. T. Fox W. r. Heacock. IL y. lunehear G.
Lcath A. MeTtL o. r. La-her r. r.. 1asyss IL. Waning a.
d. Delhi. l. loung, B Z. NichQsoD. p Underwood, r.
A. wn, H. Tyler, ID Meg pnaeFwSSa r.i w. nnns r. Hal
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19
4 UNION PRAYER-MEETiNG.

The first of a series OF Union aycr-Dicct-
mgs was held last evening NJ the Reformed Church at
Fi.th-ay e. and Forty cighst of which the Rev. j. NJ
Ludlow D. D.. is pastor. In the Iu.pit were The Rev.
Drs John Hal, j. NJ Ludlow. ii. Ganse, Elbi.son and
Hastings These meetings will De held III tine same place
every evening except Wednesdays and Saturdays uni
further notice. Ihe services conducted by Dr
John Hail. and consisted Of prayer, singing and reading
he Scripture. short address delivered by Dr.
Hail. who said that public attention mad been called 10
tre Work Of God in the world and paricula ly 10 the
lalors Of certain eyaugoists whose names were well
known. and much was expected from their Intended
yislts the cities OF America II was good sign lllt
they were invited 10 many places, bat tie ltoGe
should BE- ready 10 receive the grace of God lie then
nr,Vcd that a religious revival might take place aud
that the Union services then begun might ac, Oinps
good work Prayers ?l-O offered hy the Oiher
,ler0,.ueu present
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19
THE BROOKLYN TAXPAYERS INvEsTlGA'

urNprpS or THE ASSOCIATION RE1ICENI As TO
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE-PIANs OF 1HK PROSE
CUTTING COMMITTEE NOT PEKfECikD-sIAIE-
MENTS THAT GOV. TIIDEN HAS NOT bttN N-
Piled TO As YFr.
In conversation with TRIBUNE reporter
Yesterday exMayor Booth of Brooklyn sad that he was
not yet at liberty divuge the plans and purposes o
the Committee Of the Taxpayers Association WHICH, u ~
upderstood is accrmulatng evidence and maturing
course Of procedure against prominent men III brooh!h
who II Is alleged have defruded the CITY OF brooklyn
in connection with recent costly public improvements
and notably in the construction OF the AtdhucaNe
wooden pavement and The HcmpStcad Storage Reservoir
Mr. Booth said also thai he did not think tha any othef
member Of the Taxpayers Association was free to give
such information He said that the Information already
given to the public by some Indscrcet member OF
the Association Was calculated 10 do no person
any good. The matter was not yet ripe Ior
publicity He neither denied assented to the state
ment that Superintendent W. C. Kingsley. City Works
Commissioner W. 4. Fowler and cx-Waer Commissioners
Thomas Kinsea the men whom the reformers were
preparing prosecute but he said he had no edge
that any names had been submitted to Gov. Ilden, of
that any official committee had conferred with the Gov
ernor on the subject. The taxpayers were convinced
that they had been defauded by persons holding puphc
trusts and MI Booth stated that men of ample means
and purity of character and high standing in the com
munty had bccun investigation with the intention OF
fcIrc!ing the rascay and Of securing pnsSlhe the
punishment of the offenders He had confidence in their
ability to dc this hut the ilmc had not come I"r uNub6
their names and plans.
reporter called upon l.. T. BaCkhouSe, who was re-
Gently nominated q reform candidate Tor May oi
Brooklyn bv the Independent Citizens and Taxpayer
Association but gained little information concerning tho
prosecuting Committee Mr. Backhnuse disclIlminG any
active interest in the matter and hcing only prepared I"
say thai the secret plans Of the Committee were f"Da
hlV perfected The members of the Committee were
aid that money would be employed and defeat the
purposes Of INVESTIGATION. aud Cor thl reason was
necessary TO act with circumspcctOn Until he had de-
cdcd on an answer to the nomir@ion OF the Associations
ne did not 81 al liberty advice act Will the iNc>
gators He was aware thar persons had conferred with
GOV Tildcu OH the subject Of an inv cstigation
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19
RAILROAD NOTES.

The directors of the Vermont Division of the
Port and and OgdcnsbJrsh Raiirodd have contracted
with James Hogan Go. of Ashland, Mas for the com
pleon OF the road from Johnson, VI, Ia Lake Champ
lam distance Of over 10 miles Work under this con-
tract viii be begun Immediately, AID the read ready fof
'be rolling STOCK july !. 1876 The completion Of the
Vermont div siOn will opn the entire line from Montreal
Portland, and offer 70 travel ANA trdispOf atom an
stncr through line fro.n the Lakes Ia the Atlantic.
A meeting of the committee of the stock
holders - the Missom' Pacific Railway Company was
held yesterday al No - William 81 A. Is. Bay liz
elected chaIruaD aud Charles T. Tmpson secretary. To
dan the committee will meet the Conference Conntee
recently appointed by fhe directors Of the Atlantic aud
ld.Iis Railway Company
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19

Thc new ron steamship Cily Of NcW-Iork
reached Ter NJ. L., Y. H., at p. M yesterday. Her
keel WAS aid Nov. IO 1874, anl -hc would have been
ready service two months ago u bad not been for
alterations ordered daring construction. She is 3J3 feet
long y 4Oa f,et wide. with depth Of 39 feet from the
hurricane deck and 81 feet from the deck Except
in the designs of the ward cabin, sic T. exactly ike
the city Of sn Francisco she j. oi 800 tons burden,
Is rggcd AMI spreads 900 square feet Of
The ,ty 81, Now York left Chester on saturday ON her
fll trim she drew 10 feet of water ~ she Tdd'r pO-t,
and 10 feet the how Th' highest speed attained was
h. miles Der hour, and the maximum number of pro-
pcleT revolutions f6 per minute The CITY of NcW-lOiE
is provided with 10 metallic lf"-boat1 whose aggregate
car, ing cap3cty IL for $50 persons and with lcIiits
which viii carry $50 Persons. The dining saloon Is SO
feet long nv 80 feet vide.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19
OUTSIDERS DENIED EMPLOYMENT BY THE
CREEK NATION.
OKNTLGEr, !.

OKurLGEr, !. r., Oct. 1S.-The Creek Ma
tional Council in session. has passed an ac' 10 pre-
vent citizens Of the Creek Nation, those residing IN the
Nation by permission employing citizens OF the tnltcu
STATES aborcrs or for any purpose, under pehP "a
$500 for each oT,ne, the purpose OF this ac being I"
rid the nation of so many ntrudcrs from the States Ii
the duty OF the United States authorities, through s
agent here To remove them under the law regulating
trade and intercourse. But thus far he has failed I"
carry out the wish Of the Indians although auhorIilO To
employ troops for that purpose The classes oi people
seeking temporary hiding place from The surrounding
States to avoid arrest by the authorities in those states
has long been matter of complaint, and II is supposed
br obliged II they are allowed TO work for
their board ~ many have done heret Jore fora Few days
in A place, 10 steal a horse and lcav'.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19
sENLANNUAL MEETING OF TIE GOLD TX
CHANGE.

The regular semi-annual meeting OF the
New York Gold Exchange was held YESTERDAY at which
the election Of officers for the ensuing year iooh place.
The teers did NOT get through counting the votes IN
time IN rct 10 Yesterdays meeting Of the Exchange,
but az there was only ticket announced the following
we're doubtless elected: President, James h. Col
gate; First Vice President, L. 4. BragaW Second
Vioe-Presidcut, +. G. Arthur; Treasurer, H.
L. Edwards; Secretary, william T. Wescoit.
W j. Hutchinson, the former Second VieePTesldSht ~*s
n,t a candidate for reelection This will be the third
form for the President and First Vice President and the
sYtb term for Messrs Edwards end "cscOt According
to the ticket the Finance Commttce WAS The same ~
lssf yca- aud tie Committee on Arbitration me same
with one exception. The ticket for Executive COMMITTEE
was as follows, the Latter hall oones's 9i he hnet
4 4 Underhiu e. q. Norris, H. X. MOORE j. ; CuslHian,
q uarvicr W IL. Bend Jas. Curpheyt Juiius Haiisaren
Dewitt q. Lawrence. The Committee on hdmlssi"ns
vyas nade ND eutnly VI mCinb0rs, ~ ioi"~t J"ln
iIons. IT, Cortlandt y. TaJ iOr Horace Manuel, h. W.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19

At this harvest season, When the abundant
fruits of the earth gathered in. and when the ap
lroach Winter makes poverty, if possible more press
iuc in its demands, the managers Of the Wilson Indus
trial school and Mission appeal to their country friends
for Winter vegetables supply the wants of thosc vno
under their care.
Gifts OF money are earnestly solicited, ami may hc
snt to the First Dirccross, Mrs j. Sturges II No 30
last Thirt, sxth-s or to the Treasurer. Mrs. A. L.
Smith at No. - West EghtoeArt. BARRE. and boxes
should addressed to Miss J.. Huntington, Wilson dis
SION House, Eightli-'t.. corner of Avenue 4.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19
THE ARBITEAroN CASE OF GEORGE nArHoRNE.

THE ARBITEATlON CASE OF GEORGE IiAIHORNt.
The decision in the case Of George liathornc,
the original r,bltect 81 tine Ece""g Post building AT
Broadway and Fultou-st against Isaac Henderson and
william Cullen Bryant, rendered yesterday by judge
Fancher OF The Court of Arbitration. exhaustive re-
view Of the quoting evidence on both sides al con
siderable length, accompanies the decson, ~ winch is
stated that all the plaintiffs witnesses, comprising hoS'
Of the principal architects of the city, have united III Vie
opinion that the elevations ana plans were
a'id professional result the original competitive de
signs and OF the instruction 20 DO away with the Man
saId roof and towers; that the Labor performed
under certain directions 0f the defendants, and
with the knowledge o. one o. them without objection, 70
that the painti may be entitled to reasonable cOmen
satOn iOI H. But his plans were not adopted without
qualifications and there not contract between the
layt the suit for the erection of the building aC-
cci6ng these plans. and the answer ol the PLAIN IN
and the agreement which le prepared Ddcat" what hc
supposed should bc paid him lTiO0O Tor ms seIyrs
The decision concludes ~ follows: " ! think that n
proper compensation for what he has done under all the
tircnstanc wCua he ~ 900. and that the evidence
doc warrant his iccON 'rY uf the arS" clam ne
lnakcs amounting with interest 20 over $4,000
New-York tribune., 1875-10-19
PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD or LONG ISLAND.

The sessions of the Presbyterian Synod of
Long Island begun last evening IN the Westminster
Presbyterian Church, at Clinton-st and Firstplace
Long Island and Nassau representa- y pastors and
elders The Rev. DIR. VIM. f. Strickland Of BridgehaInp
ton L. L. the retiring Moderator, delivered an address
on union with Christ, On account Of Illness, the Rev
VIM Howell Taylor retired from the position of Stated
Clerk and the Rev DR.. Button elected in his place
The Rev W. J. Van Dyck elected Moderator. The
exercises of the synod continue today.