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FREDERICK U, TRACY.

Frederick U. Tracy, for nearly quarter OF
century City Treasurer OF Boston, died In that city
yesterday OF pneumonia. Mr.. Tracy was born
at Burlington, W., January 8, ISL, but
went to Boston while still child, be-
ing adopted into the family OF Mrs. Tracy,
wife Of Captain Charles Tracy, for many years
commander OF Liverpool packet. Early IN Lie
ne entered the counting house OF Benjamin T..
Pickman, and Tor some years resided In South
America as Mr.. Pickman's agent On his return
ne formed partnership with MIR. s. n. Russell and
established commission house i'll Boston, but the
frm dissolved IN ls43. During the next few years
he was manager OF the Northicld woolen mills at
Mortified, w. In 1852 Mr.. Tracy was elected City
Treasurer OF Boston, and he held the Office until
his death. He was methodical In business and hia
integrity was uninpeachable,
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OBITUARY.
CAPTAIN JOHN T. NICHOLSON.

Captain John T. Nicholson, well known seaman
IN both the Atlantic and Pacific ports, died in san
Francisco lew days ago. Captain Nicholson was
o native OF Alexandra, Va and for many years
commanded vessels In the merchant service be-
tween the capes Of Virginia and New Orleans. In
1850 he was the commanding officer Of the steamer
Philadelphia, OF the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany's line, sailing between New York and
Chagres. Subsequently he commanded the Uni
corn, belonging to the same company, on the Pac-
nc side. in 1881 he had charge OF the company's
depot at Benicia IL was owing to the sxertions
and suggestions OF Captain Nicholson that the
United States Shipping Commissioners act OF 1872
was passed. he having first pointed out Its neces-
sity and frequently memorialized Congress IN It's
iavor He was in poor health for long time pre-
vlous to bis death.
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Committee on Admissions, ALBION p. Man. einelafp
Tousey, Thomas O. Acton, Nathaniel p. Bailey,
William II. Maxwell. L. de Forest woodruff ana
George b. Butler; Committee on Library and
Publications, David c. Francis, T. M. Cheesman.
Benjamin Collins. Vincenzo Botta Allen W. Evarts,
Lleweyn +. Barry and Ewood L. Thornei Com
mIttee on Art, Richard Butler, Eastman Johnson,
Walter Brown, John q. A. Ward, Thomas hicks.
George G. Magoun and George A. Baker; Commit
tee on Political Reform, Dorman b. Eaton, William
head Joseph w. Howe, Charles II. Isham, Samuef
b. II. Vance, John l. Davenport, BENJAMIN x
Phelps Charles A, Peabody, o. p. C. Billings Jo-
mas M. Bundy and Charlton 7. Lewis Auditors
Walter M. Franklin. Edward I. Dyer and John
0reenOugh
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ACHEEN.

THE HOLLANDERs' WAR AGAINST THE NATIVES
RENEWED SEVERE ACTION WITH GREAT
LOSS OF LIFE.
LONDON, Jan. H. 1875.
despatch from Padang announces that the
Dutch troops In Acheen have made general
assault on the works OF the Atcheenese and carried
nine forts, with loss OF twenty-one killed and
stxtv-fve wounded.
The enemy lost III killed and large number
wounded.
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THE FREEMASONS CLUB.

The annual meeting OF 1.-THE Freemasons' Club
OF the City OF New York; was held at the club
house, No. 143 West Eleventh street, on Tuesday
evening. A large number OF distinguished Masons
we're present, and the following gentlemen were
unanimously elected officers for the year :-Prest-
dent r. w. John ]. Gordon, Past District Deputy
Grand Master: First Vice President, Major Robert
Secretary, william T. woodruff; Treasurer, George
W. Waterbury; Librarian, John G. Barker; Com
mittee on Foreign Correspondence, Daniel Sickles
and George !. Green.
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MINNESOTA SENATORSHIP.

ST. PAUL, Jan. IA. 1875.
The republican Senatorial caucus after four
ballots adjourned till tomorrow noon. The anti
Ramsey men demand ufud voce vote or will not
participate further in caucus. The last vote was
Tor Ramsey 40; Davis. 20; Washburn IA; Austin, 9.
The general impression Is that the caucus Will not
reassembe, but that Ramsey will be defeated, but
who will succeed 1t is impossible TO guess. The
necessary votes to nominate are fOrty-tWo; to
elect seventy -four.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-15
ART SALE.

The Kerr collection, which has been on exhibit
ton for the past week in the Leavitt Gallery, win
be offered for sale this evening at Clinton Hall
This collection contains many works OF great
merit and will, no doubt, attract large number
OF collectors and art amateurs. Most OF the
European schools are represented, and our native
American art cannot complain OF being over.
looked In this collection.
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THE WEAvERS' STRIKE.

NEWPORT r. l., Jan. IA, 1875
The weavers in Aquidneck MILL OF this city, in
anticipation OF q reduction OF wages from and
after Monday next left their looms to-day ana re-
fused to work unless compromise could be
effected. The milowners win be compelled to
shut down on saturday and large number OF the
weavers will be thrown upon the charity OF the
city. A reduction was made short time ago, and
with the present reduction the weavers claim that
they cannot make living. Much sympathy IS
expressed for them. The first reduction was re.
vtl in oily
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SMUGGLING SUGAR.

WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. Ia, 1875
In the United States District Court to-day vii.
liam Il. Ellegood was found guilty OF smuggling
sugar at Lewes, from she bark Masonic in June
last This Is the first Of four cases which were
brought out by the Investigation, In July, Of
Treasury Agent James 8. Chalker and United
States Marshal John N. Dunn. The trials Of the
naming cases are proceedinA
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INDIA.

EHR RULER OF BARoDA ARRESTED BY THE
BRITISH AUTHORITIES.
BOMBAY, Jan. IL, 1875.
The British authorities have arrested the
Guic0war OF Baroda. Hndostan on the charge OF
anstigating attempt to poison Colonel X.
Phayre, the British Political Agent, at that place.
The city mas been occupied by the English troops
and the Viceroy OF India has issued proclamation
announcing his temporary assumption OF the ad.
mlnistrati0n OF the Guicowar's dominions
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THE ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC.

1dAssACRE OF SAILORS By sAvAGEs-A BRITISH
WAR VESSEL ATTACKED.
LONDON, Jan. IA, 1875
report has been received from New Zealand
shat the cutter Lapwing was recently attacked by
the natives OF Santa Cruz Island, her crew over
powered and massacred and the vessel burned.
The savages afterward attacked the British war
chip Sandy, but were driven on.
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DAWES AMBITION.
LOOKING AFTER THE MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR

LOOKING AFTER THE MASSACHUSETTS, SENArOR-
SHIP.
BOSTON, Jan. IA, 1875.
call for a republican Senatorial caucus has
been issued by President Lorlng, Of the Senate
Senators Clark and HARDWOOD, Speaker Sanford
and Representative Rice, to be held Monday even
inA They act under authority OF the State Cen.
trail Committee; but the caucus. although under Q
republican gulse is In the interest OF Dawes. Ex-
Senator Daniel Learned has arrived and already
begun to lay his wires. He Is an adept at the
business he has undertaken to perform, and
Dawes friends expect much from his manipula-
tiOn The Hoar men have as yet made no move.
men., and are under no particular leadership.
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HAVANA MARKETS.

HAVANA Jan. IA 1876
Spanish geld, POS q 206; American, 2lO a I'll.
Exchange nominal; on the United states, so days,
currency, 80 - premium; short sight, SO a IS
premium; 90 days, gold, los premium; short sight,
Jos Q 109 premium: on London 100 a 135 premium :
on Paris, 100 Ito premium. Sugar-No L. Dutch
standard, 13x q Ia reals per arrobe.
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CUBA.

CAPTAIN GENERAL coNCHA TO REMAIN IN OFFICE.
HAVANA. Jan. IA, 1875.
telegram received here from the Madrid gov
eminent denies the report of the proposed re.
movA OF Captain General Concha.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. IA. 1875.
At special meeting Of the Democratic State
Central Committee, held at their headquarters
here to-day, 1t was decided that the Convention
for the nomination OF Governor and State ticket
should be held in this city on Thursday, the 10th
of February, az ten O'Clock A. NJ.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

sTEINwAY HALL-MIss HEHBRoNs PIANO RE-
CITAI.
The very clever young pianist who has in very
short time attained quite q celebrity IN this city
equal to that which she gained while yet child
IN London-compleIed her first series OF recitals
at Steinway Hall yesterday afternoon. The
SONATA Appasslonata' OF Beethoven was q very
perious selection for the young artist to place at
the head OF her programme; but she went through
1t bravely, ana in the succeeding works she
demonstrated Enthusiastically the thoroughness Of
her technique and the gracefulness OF her
style. Mile. Ridenu sang cavatina from
"Lucian with sucn success that Donizetti's
music seemed to be exactly suited TO her.
Her phrasing. trills and expression lett nothing
to be desired For an encore she.rendered, IN 2
fautless manner. ''The Meaningless Trill,"
which poor Parepa-R0sa nrst Introduced here.
Clay's song, ".he Wandered Down the Mountain
Side" was delivered by Mile. Ridenti with the
passionate lervor and high intelligence that mark
the true artist. Miss Hebron proposes to give =
second series OF those very interesting piano re-
cltalS.
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THE ICEMEN.

HUDSON, N. Y, Jan. Ia, 1873.
There are now about 5000 icemen on the strike
along the Hudson River, but serious disturb
ances have occurred anywhere. 1t Is believed the
trouble will be compromised tomorrow by the
companies Offering 81 IS per day for both in,and
out door work, and that the men will accept.
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THE PRESBYTERIANS.
BALTIMORE, Jan. a. ls7

BALTIMORE Jan. IA, 1878.
The Committees OF Conference on the part OF the
Northern and Southern Presbyterian Churches, in
session in this city the past week, adjourned to.
night. They failed to agree upon q basis for the
establishment OF fraternai relations.
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SPAIN.

s0x2NAN DEMAND FOB SATISFACTION FROM THE
CARLIsTs.
SANTANDER, Jan. IL 1875
Tne &c han corvette Nautilus has gone to
lzarouz to demand satisfaction OF the Carlists for
3hs outrage on the vessel Gustav.
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INDIANA DEMOCRATS.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. Ia, 1875.
The democratic caucus tonight nominated Judge
Mcdonald for Senator the second ballot. The
vote stood, Mcdonald. AZ; Holman, SO; ]. D. Will
liamS. 1: YOOrhee S, l.
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GERMANY.

SOCIALISM, DEMOCRATIC LABOR LEAGUES AND
TRADES UNIoNIsM UNDER POLICE BAN.
BERLIN. Jan. II, 1875.
The police have closed all socialist and demo-
cratic workingmen's societies and trades unions
In Frankfort.
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THE EATON RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

CINCINNATI, Ohio Jan. IL, 1875.
TWO of the persons injured In the railroad acci-
dent near Eaton Ind, yesterday, dice to-day.
Several others are reported IN critical condition.
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MRS coNwAY's (BRooKLYN) THEATRE.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Miss Jennie Hughes has left the GLOBE Theatre.
Miss Kellogg appears at the Academy OF Music
on the 25th inst.
The Strakosch Italian Opera Company have SET
the Baltimoreaus in ecstasies.
The Kellogg English opera Company are draw.
ing crowded houses In Philadelphia.
Miss Anna Drasdil sings at the Brooklyn Phil.
harmonic concert on Saturday night.
Mrs. Butman, well known Brooklyn prima
donna, is engaged for the next New York Philhar.
mOniO concert
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WOULD YOU ALLOW YOUR HOUSE TO BURN
down If water would save III No Then save youy
lungs from destruction by curing your cough with
HALEs HONEY HoREHoUND TAR.
PKHs ToorHAcuR DROPS cure in one minute.
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REPRIEVE OF A MURDERER.

BOSTON, Jan. II, 1878
Governor Dingley. OF Maine, to-day granted .
reprieve OF thirty days to Wagner. the Isle Of
Shoals murderer, who was to be hanged on the
29th OF January.
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AN OFFER WILL BE RECEIVED FOR TWO
TEN AND THREE Eight CYLINDER Hoe Rotary PRESSES.
Address THE NEW YORK HERALD
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ALL GENTLEMEN ARE INVITED TO GALL,
examine and buy pair substantial winter Su6Es tor
81 CANTkELL, Al Fourth avenue.
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AFTER AN EXPOSURE so COMPLETE OF THU,
metal truss imposters not ruptured man In hun.
drcd would wear any other than the ELASTIC TRUSS. 81
I{pAa Awun
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MIR. GILL AT srEINwAY HALL.

The audience that greeted Mr.. William F. Gill
the dramatic reader, who last evening made his
bow to New YORK audience at Stenway Hall.
was quite small in point OF numbers, and again
the fact has been demonstrated that our citizens
are not disposed to hastily patronize q new light
ut the reading desk whose coming Is paraded by
too cloud" praise. One who modestly awaits the
verdict OF the critical can, II he possess superior
merit, quickly WIN his way to the confidence and
was tedious essay of u 10 interest, and before Mr..
Gill HAD finished 1t and proceeded to the rendition
OF the pieces selected as q test OF his powers tho
audience became wearIed. 1t was happy relief
Waller's "MayOlena,n the "Pll0t'S Storyu OF the
slave sale Mississippi steamer as described
by Howell, and other selections AS reader Mr..
Gill Is calculated to jump suddenly into fame.
but he will compare iavorably with some OF our
local readers.
MRS. coNwAY's (BRooKLYN) THEATRE
Another successful engagement is drawing
nightly full houses to Mrs. C0nway's Theatre. Last
week 1t was Mr.. e. L. and Mrs. Davenport. This
week the stars are Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Florence In
their favorite roles. AS Captain Cutie, IN 'Dom-
hey & Son." Mr.. Florence achieved q great suc-
cess; but last night as hles-na-Coppaleen, in
Boucicault's Irish drama OF the colleen Bawn,"
he excelled himself The humor ana pathOs with
which he invested the character Kept the audiences
in laughter and tears throughout the piece. Mrs.
Florence was Q very fair Annie Chute; but 10
was In the afterpiece that she came to the
front and carried OFF the honOrs OF the evening IN
the yankee Housekeeper," with her songs and
dances. Her acting and makeup were perfect,
and kept the audience in roar or laughter till tho
tall OF the curtain. The "COlleen Bawnn was ad-
mirably put upon the stage. The subsidiary char
acters IN the piece, represented by Mrs. COnway'9
evenings entertainment and to the enjoyment Of
the large audience.
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A-RUPTURES AND PHYSICAL DEFORMIT1E9
successfully by Dr. MARSH at No. vesey street,
n Paul's church
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of aIle Police Jury.
aloxDAr, April 5. 1875.

4AAOAAANg - 4AAA ~ a 1ags
The Police jury of the Parish Of
Calcasieu. met at the Courthouse, IN
Lake Charles, Louisiana. this 18th day
Of April, A. y. 1875, pursuant 70 adj
iournment.
Present q. J Lyons, President /;
James Cole and Henry Welsh.
Before this body came w. u. Hutch
ins, Parish Treasurer, and paid over
the sum of three thousand three hum
dred and nine dollars and twentY-seven
cents, received by him Of Jacob Ryan,
Parish Tax Collector, on the parish
taxes Of 1873, parish licenses Of 1874,
and back taxes Of 1869, 1870, 1871. and
1872; also, the sum Of two hundred
dollars, received 5y him Of F ID. Chre-
tien. ex-Parish Attorney, on the for
feited bond of III. B Pass, which said
amounts were received ID parish war
rants. and were destroyed.
On motion. be it ordained, that a
warrant issue to y w Bryan, payable
ont of the one gsiH tax fund levied for
making repairs on the public jail, As
compensation for printing 100 copies of
the parish road law.
On motion, be it ordained, that the
pubic road leading from Ritchie's Fer
~ towards Sugar Town, shall be so
changed as to leave the present road at
Richard Morrow place. running north
wardly on the right hand side Of said
road, and intersecting the same ut the
Diamond Gully.
On motion, be It ordained, that
James E. BiIbo, James E. Sellers,
George Reeves, Sr.. VIM. Hughes.
George w. Reeves. and VIM. Reeves,
be appointed commissioners to lay ont
and make the change in the public road
ordered by the preceding ordinance,
and to report to this body.
On motion, Resolved, That this body
adjourn till tomorrow morning at 9
O'Clock.
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public road west of y. SaxcuB store to
the residence Of Charles Pratef.
Wm LYONS, from Charles Prater'a to
Dan. Hortman'a ferry on the Sabine
river
John H. Fountain. fTem hsblstt's
Bluff to Charles Pratees. cn the Haili-
tary rond leading ID Alexandria-
Malachi Lyons, from the forks Of fha
public road near Antioch Church "a the
gully near the residence of Itosits
Broussard, on ShooUique bayou.
Dosite Broussard. from The gully
near his residences to the northern fine
Of Cameron parish.
y. ~ Nix. from near kYosh's Coulee
to his residence. and acr0sg The Calca-
sieu 10 hrs. Blakas, on the Hortman
road.
II. r. Lyles. from the forks Of the
public road at tie Sand Gully e A. ].
Perkins ferry on West Fork.
james Perkins, from Al j Perkins
ferry to The forks gf che public road
south of Mrs. AfcGleIanra
W. FL. Laird. from the residence of
George Reeves. Sr, to Richie ferry,
thence to the intersection with the
public road near Hertman's ferry.
H w Hes. ffOni George Reeves sE.s
70 Mrs. McCleland's place, on Brushy
Greek.
~. T. Simpson. from the residence
Of Mrs. McGleland to Dry Cresk-
On motion, be it ordained thas the
following named persons be appointed
sellers Of unbranded stockin the several
wards wherein they reside, for the
years 1875 and 1876. TO writ
III the First Ward, VIM. Cole, Ssye.
rim Langley and Prosper Chretion-
Second Ward, Vietorin Lopez, Ana-
tbole Gauthier and Pierre A. HebaFt.
Third Ward, Hnvier Lagrange,
Noise Lebleu, Adolphe Hehsrt, Leo
DerOusn, John Langley. Simeon Ls-
bleu and John M Reid.
Fourth Ward, Simeon Vincent
Fifth Ward, Alex. Cormier, j. John
athan Wing, Richmond Perry and
Sam. j Perkins.
On motion, be it ordained. That The
following claims be allowed and wax
rants issued FOR the same, viz