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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-08
OBSTACLES IN TIE PATH OF THE EvANGELrsTa
IN NEW YORK.

Mr. D. l. Moody who was here In the early part o.
the week and who arrived in Brooklyn last night,
had several conferences with tho committee Of min
listers and laymen who authorized, in behalf Of
tho churches to make preparations for his coming
10 labor in New York. II was the general impression
both Of the committee and himself that the metropolis
is not yet ready for the harvest Mr.. Moody will not
begin ovangelstic work in any city place where his
services not only asked but welcomed He will not
be hampcred or hindered by chickering's jeaousica
among the churches and the ministry. His invitation
TO New York has, IT is said, been the least cordial
Union The Baptists are the only religious ok
UNCONVENTIONAL representatives who have manifested
hcartness in their invitation and readiness 10 take
all the preliminary steps toward revival AZ their
annual meeting in Trinity Baptist church. or Wednes-
day morning, the Southern New York Baptist Assoca-
ton comprising sixty three more churches ~ Mls
city and along the Hudson unanimously invited Messfs-
Moody and Sankcy to visit this city AZ rs early uay -
possible and pledged the eyangests Their ear ~
sympathy and cooperation on the grounds - s4 nv
Christian and unsecaran teachings OF those men nns
association also recommended the churches
TO organize a weekly meeting lot suou ,,ns,ov
exercises as may be thought desirable IN .l ~ ~ -.
beginning on Thursday afternoon, Octooet - w
The arst sunday In November the pastors he
To preach sermons upon the general su.JeNt " wy y
suirits outpouring, to be followed wn sRS.nn ~ ~
ngs in the several churches duilns w ~ s ~.
A member OF tho Committee OF Arrangements 'o' w
oyangeliets remarked 10 the writer yesterday thas
these resolutions had the right ring 70 'hem ana s-a
n an the ministers in the city hau taken, oF Wouu
s,,,sr action Mr. MOodv's programme cVulu be inAos
very
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-08
CUSTOM HOUSE NOTES.

The cigars seized from the brig Havana by Special
Treasury Agents Fideau and Bracket attached TO the
Office Of Colonel f. f. Howe and whose capture was ex-
clusivey told in yesterdays HERALD, we're delivered
the seizure Of the Custom House, and num-
bered 2, 500
Politics arc being discussed in the Custom House,
from the chief OF officials downward with great Interest,"
and tho nominations the 10th are eagerly can
vassed.
Collector Arthur and General Sharpe held long con
sultatiOn last evening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-08
THIRD AVENUE SAVINGS BANK.

The instructions of the Supreme Court at Albany to
Mr.. W. s. Carman, the receiver of the Third Avenue
Savings Bank, received yesterday According to
these the corporation is dissolved and the receiver
required to deposit with the United States Trust Com
pany under the supervision Of the Superintendent OF
the Banking Department. all the available property of
the bank with the exception Of about $40 600 the prop
erty to remain with the Trust Company until withdrawn
by order OF the Court The receiver is further
dered to make report within six months in order that
distribution may be made to the depostors
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A NEEDED FERRY IMPROVEMENT

The pier at the foot Of Fulton street. Brooklyn Is TO
be built out the river to tho furthes limit fixed by
law serving as a sort Of brcakwater for the Union
Ferry boats A supplementary bridge inside the slip
VIII tend TO facilitate the passage OF vehicles under
every condition Of the tide
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-08
WHAT THE PILOT COMMISSIONERS SHOULD SUP
pRESS

To THE EDITOR OF HERALD-
Would it not be better If Mr.. Blunt, instead OF de-
stroyng valuable property, would give his attention
the large scow loads of ashes and garbage that are
daily towed down Coney Island and dumped in the
waterY How shall we DO without channel or a
healthy city while they shovel this matter off Just as
the tide changes and runs inp A SHIP0WNER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-08
ELECTION INSPECTORS IN TROUBLE.

The Board of Police yesterday tried the following per-
sons, appointed inspectors of election, various
charges, principally neglect Of duty:-James McManus
julius Berlinger, J. p Frank, J. Mcdonald C. Sper-
beck, J. Maoney, p Morgan, B. +. Bingham James
McMullen. The decision in each case was reserved.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-08
THE STATE CENSUS.

By blunder in the Census Office the aliens in New
York city twice counted thus increasing the city
and State totals by 9s,6o6 These must be deducted
and then the footings will be as folows:-
Population, Population, Gain in Gain
1866. 1875 10 Years Per Cent
N Y city, 726,3S6 I,156,262 4l9,s77 $3.50
w ,e State. 33s1,777 4,s22,s9s 9s1, 22I 1887
And IN the table CITY by State Censusesn -
N. Y. city,. 726 1856 ], 1856 262 4l9877 $3.50
Total cities. 1,4l4 $50 219o,657 775,7o1 g. 50
The latest corrections to be made at Albany cannot
materially alter these figures; so we may in round
numbers Say that the population of the State is
4825, 900, and Of the city, /, 100, 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
4 LOTTERY FRAUD.

THE MONTPELIER LOTTERY IN VIRGINIA THE ENTER
PRISE OF NEw-YORK siiARPERs.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. 4.-After the draw
ing OF the Montpelier Female Humane Association Lot
terry last Friday, committee was formed to examine the
remaining tickets The wheel had been closed and sealed
and deposited sackeepng in the of the Assoc-
alton. As soon the wheel seen II was apparent
that at least bushe of brass tubes containing tickets
had been put the drawing, though the seal was
unbrQkcn that had been put upon it publicly The sea-
was that of the buttend Of knife and current gold
coin 1t was then disco cred that the arrangement OF the
drawing had been nsted solely to persons from New
York aud that all the ticket money except some $4,000
or OGO had been left in NewYork, and not sub
ject TO draft OF the officers of the Association. com
mttee was appointed TO proceed at 10 Newiork to
recover the money There is great excitement III cOnse-
0uence Of the discovery IL is believed that not single
dollar was drawn by any bona fde ticket-holdcr but
that the whole OF it has been retained by New-Iork
sharpers About 100000 worth OF tickets were in this
l,fta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
APT STUDENTS LEAGUE.

An Art Students League for the study of
he models has formed by advanced students Of the
National Academy OF Design and a number Of young
artists who have studios OF their Each member Of
the League has submitted drawing from the n
tGue or life TO Prof L. T. Wilmarth who super
intends gTatuitoIsly the work of the classes.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made for morning and even
ing class lor gentlemen, aud afternoon class for
Ladies They meet al No IOS Ff,haye, and the cost to
the student will he regulated by the actual expense for
models fuel gas, etc The necessity for TINS organHa-
that study of life models is possible in the Academy
for only three DAYS OF the week. and after the term Ia
well advanced Every student entering the Academy IL
required begin hs studies with the lowest class aud
work his up This keeps away artists VINO desire to
continue their studies. The League corresponds in
character 10 numerous organizations of art students in
Paris and will meet to-day for the first time, ana con-
sists Of about rs members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
TEIEGRAPUIC NOTES.

PpOyIDFNCE X. l., Oct. 1.-THE State Fair COM
mences at Narragansett Park and Howard Hall tomorrow.
EIuIRA N Y. oct. A match single scull race
Of on seneca Lake Watkins Thursday Of this week for
$500 side.
BALTIMORE. Oct. 4.-Michael Murphy, age 40
YEAR, the City Court home fen nom door Of
The building into the court yard this morning. ana was III
stantly killed.
ALBANY, " Y, Oct 4.-The Eastern Ney-Iork
Fair will Open near this city tomorrow. The entries are
aud e display OF stock and farm produce "I Ue
unusually hne.
SCHENECTADY. n. Y, Oct. 4.-Craft, the pei es-
tap finished of 800 miles In IA days Al tins Place
Saturday night, two and hall hOuls aead oi ulhe AZ o
finish lac was IN good CONDITION.
HALIFAX, Oct 4.-David Robbins the wfemur-
derer has been sentenced be hanged the 18TH OF Decc
her Water Irvine found guilty Of being accessory has been
sentenced TO years imprisonment
SCHENECTADY n. Y, Oct. 4.-JOhn Milroy, pros
peTOus and highly respectable farmer OF Glenyie In tins
rouuty was drowned In his wen yesterday III u
committed suicide No cause Is known iOi the act
MONTPELIER w., Oct. 4.--Peter Alphonso, alias
PETER Cuflcy Bank rObbeI, arragned this
morninx and pleaded guilty. The trial postponed III
March 1873 at the request OF me sht on account Vi INC
ness OF Mr.. King the cashier oil the Dahk'
PROVIDENCE X. l., Oct. 4.-The lodge OF Good
Tempars from the British fgate Bellerophon were gwen
evening IN Music Hail. which crowded. The strangers
were the special guests Of Olive Branch Temple Oh HONOR
CINCINNATI. Oct. 4.-The Chester Driving Park,
series of four days beginning tomorrow fremiums
aggregstDgs O0OO will be offered and some hne spof an
icpaed There win be two otung and one running race
each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
TANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.

OPENING OF THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BY GOV.
PORTER, DR. DEEMS, AND CHANCELLOR IIPscoMB.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct 4.-The Vanderbilt
University was opened to-day. Sermons were preached
yesterday by Bishops Dagget and Wightman, and to-
day addresses delivered by the Rev Dr. Deems OF
New-York, and Chancellor Lipscomb OF Georgia pre-
coded by remarks by Gov. Porter Of Tennessee. Ad-
dressing himself to the Faculty and Trustees OF the UNI
versty, the Governor said:
No event of this kind has awakened more OF popular
sympathy in the South and especially In tennessee than
the openug of tins University At the laying OF the cor
ner-sone of this ma gnCent building my predecessor was
here and gave force IN the sentiments OF his constituents
and am here to-day TO repeat the expression Of salts
faction common the people OF Tennessee at the oca-
ton Of great university at the capital OF their state
and to extend To yo, the dgnitarles OF the church ls
tees professors and students cordial welcome TO Ten
nessee wish could add n welcome to him who has
gwen his the University and whose mllnfcence
has given it life His name must forever stand pre-
eminent in its claims to grateful recollection His
benevoencc is superior TO sections and to parties ana ms
liberalty illustrates that character OF men common to
our country, who raise trade aud commerce above
selfish pursuit of individual gain; inc STATE
offers You no exclusive privileges, but IT generously
relieves your property from the ordinary burdens
The Constitution of the state provides that IT shall be me
duty OF the General assembly IN an perous oi %
Government Ia cherish Literature ana science anu lhs
provision IN the fundamental laws OF the land Is the war
rant of the people OF Tennessee that these institutions
shall have their protection and support Gentlemen the
mission of this University il above mere commonplace
II must be more than place where hcadenic5, @ nc
ton IS impaired II must be more than school Tor the
training OF candidates for the three learned professions
Steam and electricity driving us forward with
tremendous force and meet the demands OF the hour
yOu who are charged with the administration OF TINS
great trust must believe will, make 1t uni
versa school i'll which taught all branches OF learn.
ing sudiU,a general ct ,mcersitds st,di generals,
where architects chemists, engineers, farmers, and
miners can be educated and where original inquiries
and Investigations are stimulated The duty assigned
TO me Is simply to welcome YOU churchmen and school
men. Irepcat my greeting and bid you god-specd.
Bishop McTyeire then delivered the keys of the univer
sty 10 Dr. Garland, the newlyelected Chancellor
Tho theological law medical, and academic Faculties
twenty in number, the platform. Commodore
yanderbilt's portrait life size, huns the chapel wall
and was greeted with grateful admiration by the i'm
mense congregation. Students begin to mariculae TO
morrow. They coming IN rapidly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
ATTEMPTED DUEL BY CUBINS.

A MEETING WITH PISTOLS IN PROSPECT PARK PRE-
VENTED BY THE POIICE-AN UNPAID DEBT THE
CAUSE OF THE QUARREL
An attempt of two Cuban residents of Brook
Ign fight duel in Prospect Park last evening was
promptly checked by the police. The wouldbe
duellss Marc l.. Rodriguez Of No OIL Presi-
dentist and Rafael Toledo OF No. 1877 smith-st. II
appeared that Rodriguez, who is carpenter by trade
had lent Toledo $50 short time since, TO enable the
latter start in business cigar maker Toledo was
to repay the amount in nstaIlments His neglect to meet
the first Of these payments provoked feelng on the
part OF Rodriguez. On Sunday night the two men met
ut Toledos house, and from angry words soon
proceeded to blows They were prevailed on TO stop by
some friends who we're present They met again last
evening at the place and after bitter quarrel
resolved 10 settle the matter by q duel In Pros
pect Park at p. m. Rodrgues had hvebarrsied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
MINING CONSPIRACY TRIAL.

THE DEFENSE OF sINEY AND PARKs-EViDENCE
TENDING TO CLEAR THEM OF INCIT1NG TO RIOT.
CLEARFIELD, Penn, Oct. AT the trial OF
Sinev the Miners National Union Official indicted for in
citing the Clarified miners riots numerous witnesses for
the defense including OF the strikers were ex-
ahmed Their testimony tended show that the me- had
been encouraged by the operators TO ask for ten cents
advance of wages and that when the reduction to fifty
cents was made at the time OF the panic, they
agreed TO pay the old rates when business I'M
proved that the complained OF being
cheated. in short weight, for coal mined by them ;
that siney on every occasion, advised the strikers
10 commit breach Of the peace and that at the Gos
Run riot instead of leading the crowd he was several
hundred yards distant from Capt Cark force when The
crowd broke through H. II also testified TO that
when Sney arrived and spoke at MoshannOn the men
there had already quilted work. and that AT other times
he was deed and Tepudated by the strikers as man OF
peace and one who had no business with them.
Similar evidence given os 10 Parks, VINO was
shown to have been in the region at the time the strike
begun. Parks invariably spoke against H. asserting III
his speeches that the purpose OF the National union
was to prevent strikes by arbitration, and that as strikes
were only TO resOTed TO when all other means OF CON
Citation had failed this could not be legazed as u
had without sufficient prOv0caiOn. or the Loo
miners OF the region, 800 only were members OF the
mi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
THE CUBAN STEAMER URUGUAY.

THE STEAMER CHASED INTO PORT RDYAL-lHE
CARGO EMBARGOED.
HAVANA, Oct. 1.-The Spanish war vessel
Tornado has chased the Uruguay, formerly the Octava,
into Port Royal, Jamaica where her cargo was embar-
coed
THE SPANISH AND CUBAN ACCOUNTS.
The Spanish agents in this city, in reference
the report that the Uruguay, with supplies for the Gu
ban insurgents had been chased into Jamaica port,
stated that after the Uruguay had left Aspinwal and
landed the discontinued members Of her crew. she pro-
ceeded to the Gulf of Mexico, where she supplied
with arms and ammunition. When she approached the
Cuban coast and endcavored TO land her the Span
sh war vessel Tornado gave chase, and the Uruguay,
finding she could escape and fearing TO encounter
the guns OF that vessel sought security in the harbor OF
Port Royal jamaica II is asserted that upon her arri-
val there the commander OF the man-Ofwar cOmmuni-
Gated with the Spanish Consul 1T jamaica, WhO after an
interview with the authorities secured her seizure on the
ground that she was violating the laws Of neutrality II
was also stated that assurances bad been received tha
the authorities Jamaica would not permit the vessel
depart and had placed the captain and officers IN con
hnemcnt -,
The members OF the Cuban Junta in this city however
that the reports untrue and That the Uruguay
has been successful in landing arms and ammunition on
The Island of Cuba and that these reports are circulated
the purpose Of deceiyng people as 10 the actual con
diton OF affairs They state that the insurgents are
making strong fight, arc being better provided with
war materials than before, and that the indeFend
enre Of Cuba is simply question of time They declare
that the Uruguay will soon be heard from having
rived at Monteyideo, after performing the work ex-
pectPd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05

AN EXCESS OF HELP.
EVERY MILL RUNNING-ONE HUNDRED OF THE OLD
sPINNERs UNABLE To FIND UNDERSTANDING
TEARS
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
FALL RIVER, Mass. Oct. 4.-The manufacturers
have won and to-day every mill is running with one
exception, the Montauk, which is bagging MILL
and which has shut down account OF inability 10
sell its goods At an early hour the operatives began
TO assemble about the mills and the superintendent
were kept very busy in preparing the agreement Tor
them to sign. Many workers were go anxious TO go
TO work that they went to the mills Oh Saturday,
and after signing the agreement, went inside to OIL
I'D their LOOMS 60, in order to start early this
morning Nearly every mix has all the help 1t
wants except in a few departments, which could
easily have been filed to-day as far as numbers are
concerned But in view Of the mill-owners beng
Obliged to give two weeks notice to operatives IN
case they do not prove efficient workmen, the super
intendent picked out the best among those applying
and allowed the Others to depart 1t has been
noticeable fact that the spinning departments have
been obliged to refuse work TO about 100 OF the Ola
operatives others having come from abroad last
week. securing the places. The spnners, 1t Will be
remembered have been most instrumental in contln-
ming the strike owing to the unity existing among
them. OF course, there is no sympathy expressed
for them. Others also will be obliged to leave the
city. At many of the mills to-day, women and girls
were seen in tears when informed that their places
had been filed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
NEWARK CITY POLITICS.

Republican primaries were held in ali the
wards of Newark except the Eighth and Fifteenth last
evening elect delegates 10 the City Convention to be
held tonight The principal topic in political circles is
IN regard TO the Republican nomination for Mayor against
Andrew A. smaley Only three names prominently
Observation-Disclosures SudlOw, Yates and Johnson. 1t
thought that the latter will be the compromise candi
date between the factions j. s. smalley has been nOmi
mated for Alderman the Democrats OF the Sixth Ward
aud the Democrats OF the Eleventh Ward have renOnl-
mated Joseph Periam, teller In the Park National Bank
Of NewYoTk Alderman Westervet of the Tenth Ward,
President of the Council declines denomination by the
Democrats w. T. Pine Of the Frgt Ward Will probably
succeed him in the chair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
THE TWO ORPHANS.

M'KEE RANKIN PREVENTED FROM PRODUCING THE
PLAY IN PITTSBURGH - DISAPPOINTMENT OF A
LARGE AUDIENCE.
PITTSBURGH, Oct. "A preliminary injunc-
ton was granted by Judge Ewing to-day, to re
strain George NJ Wallace, Mckee Rankin, and
Catharine Rankin, from producing the play Of
1.-THE Two Orphans" at the Academy of Mu-
sic tonight according 10 arrangements. The
application for injunction filed behalf OF Messrs
Jackson Shook Palmer 1t sets forth that the play
was originally purchased by Jackson, who afterwards
sold it for considerable valuation to Shook and Pal
mer II being specified in both transactions that
the purchaser shond have exclusive right to produce the
drama. The large audience which filled the Academy
of Music this evening compelled to dsperse by the
announcement that the play would not be produced
The Injunction ia returnahle tomorrow morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
LAW STUDENTS BEGINNING WORK

The Law School of the University of the
City OF New-York opened yesterday afternoon for
the reception OF students. Fortytwo names wero
placed the register and the prospect is good for
large attendance through the Winter Last year there
were about 80 students the rolls OF the Law School
this year there may be 100 The Senior Class will take
up the subject OF Contracts, using Parsonss treatise "a
Textbook; also Equity jurisprudence, using Judge
Platt Potter's edition OF willard. After completing
these subjects the Seniors wstudy Heards stephenss
treatise on Pleading and the first volume OF Grceneafs
Evidence. The year will close with course in the Code
Of Procedure.
Tie Juniors will as usual learn elementary law
through Blackstone course In International and Con-
sttutonal law will follow. Both classes Will take part
In the m0otcour exercises being argued on Fri
day afternoon Of each week before Judge Davies No
entrance examinations have been required but the stu
will be gdy examines at the close OF the school
year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-05
WORKINGMEN IN POLITICS.

MEETINGS OF LABoRERs' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
or WAGES Observation-Disclosures TO TAM
MANY HALL DIsAvowED.
A meeting of the Workingmen's Association
Of the XVIII Assembly District held last
ing at Temperance Hall, Forty-third-st., be-
tween Eighth and Hinth-aves. James RI
ley acted as Chairman, and addressed the
meeting. He urged unanimity OF action the part OF
the labOring classes and denounced politicians generally
including the Mayor and Others He read resolutions,
declaring that the Of the stagnation in business
was chiefly due to private and public extrava-
and dishonesty and that the remedy for these
evils must be found in general reduction OF
eXtravaRant expenditures including the excessive sa
res paid public officials and not IN the reduction OF LABOR
ers that the poor mans dollar is worth only
about IS cents and that the interests of the tOer and
the business closely allied that injury
both should therefore unite for mutual protection.
The resolutions conclude by nominating for member OF
the Assembly for the XVIth Assembly District, Col.
Henry Gdersecve. The resolutions were unanimously
adopted. Another meeting will he held at the same
place on Monday evening" when other nominations will
A meeting OF the Workngmens Democratic Assoca-
ton was held last evening at No 2S7 Avenue About
100 persons were present Tie meeting was called to or
der by James Coleman, who urged the importance Of
united effort in order 10 elect who would carry ont
their wishes Dr. r. p Gibbons advised his audience to
to any office in their gift Charles Barron
thought the Democratic party dead,
and that the workingmen ought not to
approve the State ticket nominated at Syracuse. The
leaders Of the Democratic party had fOrsaken them
Therefore he thought the duty Of every workngnan to
vote independently for his interests and not to he
mistaken if they thought the wOringmen would support
them. The workngmen should make a party OF their
own Mr. Coleman then read some resolutions, express
ing the determination OF the Association TO support Dr.
Gibbons for the Legislature.