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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
TIE WRECK OF THE ABBOTsFORD.

TIE WRECK OF THE ABBOTSFORD.
THE COURT OF INQUIRY HOLD THAT THERE WAS A
GROSS rREoR IN The CLCULATIONs-THE CAP
TAIN CESsURED-IIIs CERTIFICATE RETURNED.
LONDON. Monday. Ang. 90, 1873
In delivering Judgment in the case OF the
Abbotsfod investigation, the Court Of Inquiry said they
perfectly satisfied that the vessel was in good or
der that the general character and conduct OF the
officers perfect and all that could be desired by
critical most critical public. The vessel
made the journey safely until Uohead AMI then,
in very few hours, lost the coast OF Angesey
Every precauon seemed to have been taken all that
prudence Dictated all that the printed rules for tho
guidance Of the officers required had been done eound-
ings were made regularly aud. tie weather thick
ened constant and DOUBTLESS vigilant and eticent
l0okou had been preserved St the vessel was finally
lost Summers day in a fog; and 1t re-
manned for the Court 10 ascertain the cause az
far "a possible. They were unable TO accept
the theory Of sudden disturbance OF the compass, but
Thought that when the observation was taken aiter
wing IOlyhead there gross error or cicui-
ton TLcy O the opinion that the loss OF the vessel
was due the first 20 the mas ers having mis-
Judged distance Oyhcad and they also Thought
that sufficient a0wance not made Tor the force OF
tide, especially during the several times the vessel
was slowed or stopped sOundinSs They held these
mistakes deserving Of ccnsure lhcy could no say lnat
considering the of tin weather alter passing Holy
head IL was prudent 70 proceed at the rate OF speed
which tie vessel did though the loss OF the vessel could
attbutcd Ia that Tile Captains ceftncate
would be eturned 10 Lin.
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GEORGIA INSTRRECTION.

WHAT TIE NEGROES SAY-NINETfEN COUNTIES IN
THE PLOT-EvERYBODY TO BE KILLED But
PRETTY WOMEN.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Aug. 23.-Several or the
prominent negroes connected with the troubles In the
counties below here have made confessions Jake Moore
man. first lieutenant Of negro company festies on oath
that nineteen counties to be embraced in the nsr-
rcctioD. Last Friday was appointed for the uprising
All white men and all ugly white women were 10 nc
killed Pretty white women were to be spared, ana the
land and spos divided among tho negroes. All who
have so far confessed make substantially the same state
cns IA Jake Mooreman. Gov Smith arrived here this
afternoon from waynesborough. He is determined TO
preserve the peace enforce the laws and do justice to
both whites and blacks.
Gov Smith was sercnadcd and made speech to large
concourse Of people. lie said thee had been serious
cause for apprehendng nsurrectiOn, but OWING 10
timely and prudent action all danger had passed Inc
great OF the colOred people really knew
nothing Of the gravity and danger of the plot into whcn
they being led by few bad negroes he eonnSeiea
prudence and forbeafance Al men, white ana bacH,
should protected in their rights OF person and prop
ery. The Governor will offer reward OF 5000 Tor the
Of Gen. Norris the leader In the recent tfoupe
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INDIAN FRAUDS COMMISSION.

OVER 100 WITNESSES ExAMINED-AN IMPRESSION
THAT THE CHARGES ARE NOT PROVEN.
CHEYENNE, w. T., Aug. 23.-The Commits
sion consisting OF Gov Fletcher. Mr.. Harris Faulkner
Prot Atherton and senator Howe to investigate AFFAIRS
at the Red Cloud ana Spotted Tail Agencies are all here
They have taken the testimony Of over 100 witnesses
during their absence, including the officers ana
attaches at Fort Laramie ard Red Cloud, ana
visited the cattle herds OF the contractors while
the Commissioners are disposed to be reticent TIE
impression left on the minds OF people with whom they
have conversed is that the charges against the agents
and contractors based hcarsay, ard have not
been substantiacd Their official report will soon De
made public.
GFor Transactions Of he Commission see Second Page
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THE EUROPEAN GRAIN MARKET.

HE BRITISH WHEAT CROP GATHERED ~ FAIR
ORDIR-rHE FRENCH HARVEST DEFICIENT
HEAVY LOSS ELsFwHrRE.
LONDON, Monday, Aug %, 1875.
The Mark Lane Express in its weekly review
Of the grain market say the wheat crop III Great Britain
has been gathered in much better order than was ex
pected Prices have generally yielded ga cents god
to shllings 40 cents gold, and in seine cases H9
cents go) to shllings t73 cents goldl New samples
look well in comparison with those of last year with less
acreage and diminished yield.
The Paris market has also felt the beneficial erect OF
the weather. the price OF -four having declined shi
lngs 40 cents gold per sack In many parts OF France
the harvest has been gathered but in meme VIII IL he any
wise Ike that Of last year. go. ,.r
Accounts froIi te Continent differ somewhat but all
agree upon the fact that violent loc. storms win nlu
saIiy large hasones, dons immense damage have VIZ
red FIR nc Belgium aud Holland Prices are but little
changed on the Continent generally Ia Germany the
markets arc firm.
THE AUSTRIAN WHEAT CROP DEFICIENT IN GUAM
TITY-THE GUILTY. Also IMPAIRED.
VIESNA, Monday, Aug 3d. 1873.
Official reports show that the wheat crops in
Austria aud Hungary have fallen of IN quantity and
quality and will not yield more than o5ooooo qn'as
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE BOSNIAN RESURRECTION.

THE BOSNIAN INSURRECTION.
THE LONDON TIMES FAvoRs PARTIAL FREEDOM
THE GRADUAL DIsRUP1fS OF TURKEY PRE-
DICrED-TuE BEsIEoEEs AT TREBIGNE REIN
FORCED.
LONDON. Monday, Aug %. 1873.
The Times. in a leading article, says If any mode
could be devised Of giving Herzegovina and Bosnia
an independence similar to that enjoyed by Serva,
it would be a great relief to the Porte and an adj
vantage to Europe. The writer points to the gradual
and inevitable disruption of the Ottoman Empire.
lie protests against the suppostion that the foreign
policy of England might be governed in the inter-
ests of the holders of Turkish bonds. The article
concludes: whenever the moment arrives for
further step toward liberation of the outlying prov
inces of Turkey, We need not hesitate to assist the
movement if that course should appear desirable"
VIENNA Monday, Aug. 90, 1875.
dispatch to the Nec Free Press says the insnr-
gent force beseging Trcbigne has been considerably
reinforced, and is resolved to attack the city to-
morrow.
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POLITICAL NEWS.
THE WORKINGS OF THE RAILROAD RING IN
Pennsylvania POLITICS.

THE WORKINGS OF THE RAILROAD KING IN
Pennsylvania POLITICS.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.--A gentleman from
ph,.deluh,o God o. DC favorable &c the Railroad
and Treasury Ring OF Pennsylvania, was IN thus Guy To-
dav In conversation lac disclosed some entertaining
political secrets lie stated that Judge hoss WI" Nc yer
toinly nominated as the Democratic candidate Tor Gov
ornor and State Senator Noyes for Treasurer Simon
Cameron ten days ago made the very s4Ine declaration
when here II Ia well understood that MI Rots Is the
fayorte Of the Pcnnsy Railroad although Mr. scott
as proyided against accidents By giving out that cyrus
r. P,rshina OF Western Is his second choice
for Governor few weeks since little clique OF po'
clans held meeting at the GIrard House IN Philadelphia
Prominent among those preseh' were ouea states
Senator Wallace, Col JOS. T. Bar OF Pittsburgh also
candidate for Governor and James Burns, one OF inc
cnie; sirikors ~ tho PennsylvaII Railroad at hutn
hnry The next morning II was announced tnat Juuse
Wallace Ind been agreed upon by these politicians as
ir choice for Governor. Senator wallace HAS peeh IN
'',Ionsy AZ Nolk for several weeks IA setting UP tue
lie co,.,uilon ne has written 20 prominent DEMO
-, I'm names have been mcutGnei a- cthh"ihes,
, h,,o Ia pe.sst IL their candidacy, assuring 'heu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
RIFLE PRACTICE AT CREEDMOOR.

KIFI.E FKNCIIVf NJ 'hf3I.D"'7V'S'
The last detachment of the Second Brigade,
First Division N G., practced yesterday AT Creedmoor
Lieut. Col Lawrence Beatte OF the Sith Regiment was
officer Of day. There 1853 men present, divided
as follows: 5th Regiment, Company c, SO men, under
Can't Gnpel, and Company f. so men. under Capt.
Bruer; 9th Regiment Company f., % under Capt..
Lassing, and Company III, 81 men, under Capt Zenn'
18th Regiment 81 from Companies ID, f. F, and ii,
under Capt Muntzel IS fth Regiment, 66 men from
Companies A, b. c. and under Caps. McCready Full
leron, Cartrisht, and Mckinley 96th Regiment 76 men
from Companies d. E, F, and T. under CLrs. Mohring'
Kopf Snyder, and Lieut. Snyder OF those In the 9Th
Regiment AZ men qualified the short to shoot
at 800 and 400 yards; in the 9th Regiment 81 men; in
the 1Ith Regiment, AZ in the sith Regiment, 80
men, and in the Goth Regiment, 81 men The following
are the best
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After match in which were successful they said on
many occasions, how much more kindly can we take
the defeat from America than we could from any other
nation on the Garth" tApplauseJ
would not take my seat without saying one woru
with reference to the Englishmen and assuring you OF
the kind manner in which We were received there;
You will believe that the English people have kindly
feeling toward their younger brethren In the United
for an international match might expect an English
team to take part in It, told them that 1875 was our
have good time II laughter and applause ana
asked them II they would like to participate In the cec
pleasure; and may expect In 1876 TO nave
English John Bulls shooting match against me
American rifle
Thanking you for this enthusiastic welcome, beg to
You that the Team offers to all our most grateu
thanks
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RAGE HALL.
ed against

The Athletics of Philadelphia played against
the st. Louis Brown Stockings at st. Louis yesterday
Tho game was close the playing both clubs being
good The Athletics won by a score Of 3 10
The Flyaways of New-YOrk played against
the Lone Stars Catsk the champions OF the Hudson
River, yesterday, at Catskll. The Fyaways won the
game by a score OF ~ 10 s.
The game between the Chicago White Stock
ings and the champion Boston Red stockings Il" chicago
Yesterday was not very well played either side Tho
Chicago club however defeated the Bostohs ny score
of l3 to IL,
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TIE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.

CANADA TO HIVE 5000 SQUARE FsEr-CANADIAN
COMMISSIONERS PLACED IN CONTROL
OTTAWA, Aug. 23.-Arrangements have now
been made with the American authorities TO give the
Canadian department at the Centennial Exhibition at
Philadelphia Of 5000 square feet, and the Cana
dian Commissioners will control arrangements apper
tanning to the Dominion entries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
FOREIGN NOTES.

The Havana mail has come by way OF Sa-
vannaL the New YORK steamer Having left II ashore
OTTAWA, Aug 23.-The GOvernor-General
will return Canada in the carly part Of septemDrH
OTTAWA, Aug. 23.-Messrs. Baldwin, Booth,
Capt Young, and perey Pattee wl shul down tne h
season.
ToRONTo, Aug. 23.-Wnts have been issued
,od,v for all the seats vacant IN the Ontario Legislative
Assembly They have been delayed SO ~ not " 'eri''e
with n e farmer - in the busy. dcahJIi
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CANAL TOLLS.

OVER HALF MILLION LESS RECEIVED TO DATE
THAN IN 1874.
ALBANY. n Y, Aug. 23.-The total amount
OF Canal tolls collected on the NewYork state Canals
from the opening of navigation to and including the
second week August, 1875, has been S704247 3D. Fer
the same length of time last IL was $l4l1 097 Is
showing decrease of S7O6 $50 SO thus far this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
EARLY FROSTS.
DAMAGE TO LATE CROPS IN WISCONSIN.

MILWAUKEE,, Aug. 23.-Advices from 10
counties in different parts Of the State show that there
was frost on Sunday morning and a heavy frost on
Monday morning. Corn suffered great damage and the
rerort comes from places that tbreequarers OF IL
il killed Tobacco Of which there is large acreage IN
ROCK and Jefferson Counties IL totally destroyed ana
hops bnckwheat, potatoes, and all vines on low lands
are badly injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24

Owing to the heavy rains of yesterday, the
opening day OF the Extra Monmouth Park Meeting has
been postponed until Thursday. The management an
pounce four events for this day. The first Will he mile
dash for all ages for parse Of $500 Tnis will be fol-
lowed by mile and half dash by tnreey earods, for
purse Of $4OO Then there will be selling for two
ycar-olds-all winners excluded-for purse of 300.
The days sport will close with handicap hurdle race
-Four races have provided for each OF the two
ceeding days. and the fifty good horses sent 10 the
Park on Saturday fifty arrivals will be added before
Thursday The best Of the steepechasers in train
ing for the Newport which begin Sept A. These
latter events necesstate the closing OF the Monmouth
Meeting this week. Ample provision has been made for
the transportation of spectators 70 Long Branch by
steamboat and rail-
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C4NP-NEE TINGS.

FoRrIETH ANNUAL PROVIDENCE CONFERENCE.
OAK BLUFFS, r. l., Aug. 23.-The fortieth
annual camp meeting the Providence Conference was
opened at the Tabernacle the campmeetng grounds
this evening by an impressive sermon by the Rev. T. "
Morrison OF Providence
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A MEETING PROMOTING COLORED EDUCATION
IN VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, Va Aug. 23.-Another convcn-
ton OF coored citizens OF Virginia met to-day to consider
educational matters. permanent organization was
affected and committees appointed Several reso-
,,ns and o,ber popers on education were introduced
and referred after which the Convention took recess
Al the afternoon session address or welcome was dc
hcing rcad for the Convention another recess was taken
til evening when Prof j. NJ LanGston OF ONO delivered
An address,
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HONORS TO THE TEAM.

,,p1 II TESTIMONIAL TO THE MARKSMEN.
,vp1,oS AZ TIE CITY EAIL-ADDREssEs BY
u.yoR wicKHAM AND oIHFRs-TBE PROCESSION
AND COLLATION. - EXERCISES AT GIIMoRKs
GARDEN.
The American Rifle Team was formally received
Yesterday in the Governors Room in the City Hall
nv the Mayor and other city officials Speeches were
made by the Mayor, Col. Gildersleeve, and Others,
Afterward the members of the Team were escorted
=. ,he Army and Navy Club by the 9th, 18th, and
eo,h Regiments. the New-Yorl Schiitzen Corps, and
.hs Of.hand Rifle Club. There collation. was
..rved. In the evening there was reception at
n;,more's Concert Garden, where an address of well
come was made by Gen. George II. Sharpe, to which
Col (;ildersleeve responded.
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4 RAILROAD TO TIE BLACK HILLS.

FORMATION or 4 COMPANY IN OMAHA TO BuiLD Ut.
C,uc,co. Aug. 23.-The Kansas Central and
p,ook Uns Narrow Gauge Railroad Company, with
capit, OF 500 600, has been organized IN Omaha Inc
road will he built at from that city, through me
agricultural country, south of the Platte RIVER ana VIII
be pushed toward the Black Hills as soon as the develop
,o,nt az that region warrants IT,
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TIE SPANISH CIVIL WAR.

ALFONsrsT SUCCESSES AT SEQ DE URGEI.
LONDON, Monday Aug. %, 1878.
Madrid dispatches report that the Alf0nsists
at SEQ de Urgel have severed the communications be-
tween the citadel ana outlying fort which defends IT,
and have cut the aqueduct which furnished the beseged
with their principal supply Of water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
SEIZURE OF $50 BARRELS OF WHISKY

The Treasury Department received dis
patch from Chicago tonight stating that $50 barrels OF
Illicit whisky seized there to-day against which tho
evidence Is conclusive The Treasyis advised that two
Milwaukee CANCERS, crmiuay implicated in the WHISKY
frauds have Canada In accordance with the ad
wee of their ex-senator Carpenter The Treasury
considers Mr. Carpenter very safe counselor Inc eVr
depce against the gaugers was conclusive
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24

TESTIMONIALS TO GEN DAKIN IN BROOKLYN.
Gen. Thomas S. Dakin of the American Rifle
Team formally accepted the tender OF testimonial
banquet TO be given him at the Brooklyn Academy VI
Music tomorrow night The other members OF the Team
and distinguished guests have been invited to at
tend. Mayor Hunter will preside, and John G. SAKE
Gen. l. s. Can, and DR.. Joseph b. Jones are among
those who will deliver addresses The City Hall IL to lie
decorated with American English Scotch and Irish flags
the day of the banquet. -,
Tie orphans of the Roman Catholic asylms have
written letter to Gen. Dakn welcoming his return from
the Internatona! Rifle match, and inviting him TO attend
their festival at the Myrtle Avenue Park tomorrow.
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UNDER A MILITARY GUARD.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 23.-JOhn Gordon, the
Black Hills miner turned over by the military to
the civil authorities Saturday evening, by the advice
OF the United states District Attorney and was released
gone TO Falls CITY to-day, to have hearing before Judge
i,urly in Chambers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
A LARGE SHIP BURNING.

TIN CAPTAIN OF A CANADIAN BARK SEES SHIP ON
FIRE AT sEA-ASsIsrANCE AT HAND.
HALIFAX, n. S., Aug. 23.-'The captain OF
the bark Minerva reports that on the 10Th nst III lat
10 40 NJ long. go 12 W., lie saw large ship Oh nrc
some twenty miles lceward lie ran toward her but
ON discovering that there bark alongside tine burn
ing vessel he resumed ais voyage without asccrianing
any paItlculars.
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what said In the beginning that have our warmest
thanks. We glad TO be among our friends we arc
glad that you acknowledge the victory and you
that we did as well we could have DONE
brief address, merely returning thanks for the welcome
Major Fulton, Gen. Dakn, Col. Coleman, Alderman Cole
and Others also made brief addresses which concluded
the reception at the City Hail.
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WYOMING GROVE CAMp-MEETING.

omng Grove camp-mecting was attended yesterday ny
over 900 persons Dr. Nelson Of the Methodist Epis-
cnp,I Book Concern OF NewYork, and W. II. DIN or
Wilkesbarrc preached. The Rev. William Taylor, the
Evangelist, will preach tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
EARLY COTTON AT MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS, Aug. 23.-The first bale OF cotton
from Arkansas was sold to-day, bringing SO cents
nound The first bale from Mississippi was also sod,
bringing the same price, and was shipped to New-fork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24

TIE WAY A RAILWAY COLLECTS IT'S DEBTS.
PATERSON, n. j., Aug. 23.-lt is said that
the New,Jersey and New-Yort Railroad owes the Erie
Railroad OOO and has refused to pay The Erie to-
o,od t,ro ears OF the former road nj Long Dock and
lore IN the other Companys track at the Hackcnsack
Junction. There great excitement, but police
force from Jersey City preserved order
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
THE SUGAR PRODUCTION FOR 1873 VERY
LARGE

NEw-ORLEANs, Aug 23.-The Price Current
estimates the sugar crop for 1874 and 1875 at 1867
hogsheads against 49s last year The molasses crop
ia ostimoted OF 5I6S2s gallons The growing crop is
noo,od IN exceed that Of last year The rice crop II
1874 and 1878 il estimated at 104 1853 barrels; The
prospect OF maturing crop Is decidedly favorable and
n considerable increase Is expected
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copy IN MINNESOTA BITTEN BY FROsTs.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 23.-Killing frosts
last night and the night before are reported from several
noints along the line OF the Lake Superior Railroad de-
,r,no corn ann other unripe crops II the frost
tended roug the State our large corn crop VIII be
~. faltfI
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IN ILLINOIS AND IOWA.

CHICAGO, Aug. 23.-There was quite heavy
frost in various localities in this State and Iowa last
night Most Of the small vines were killed Potatoes
and corn were more or less injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
RELEASE OF MuRpERERs ON BAIL.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 23.-Thomas and Nicholas
Moran who kicked their brother william TO death ut the
Fhst horse auction last Thursday, were released To-
day ON 81 600 bail each although charged with murder
IN the second degree. This action causes Much una'oi-
able COMMENT
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pARy FARMING IN ROCHESTER.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Aug. 23.-A shocking
ease OF baby farming has been brought to Light in that
ctv A woman adnits that three out OF four babies
brought TO her for board have died within five weeks.
She saws they are taken from their mothers 50 young that
they cannot be expected 10 live.
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Of all Of his influence. Two Of these gentlemen recen
had promised each OF them his cordial support Iney
were no less local personages than Din and Noyes sen
aor Wallace has made more promises than he will Ike
able to honor at the Erie Convention.
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MUNICIPAL COURTE5IES,

PORTLAND, Me-, Aug. 23-The Board OF
Trade have voted to invite the Boards OF Trade o' w"
cester and Nashua 10 visit them The Ciiy u"'eh"'",
will invite the city governments OF those cites o' al"
a Joint en- ter taiunlent Will We sccorded tLe~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
'EHOW FEVER AT KEY WEST

NO YELLOW FEVER AT KEY WEST
KEY WEST, Fla, Aug. 23.-The yellow fever
has entirely disappeared, and Key west Is now exceed
ingly healthy. The weather Is cool AMI pleasant
J. " HARRIS, Health officer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24

COMMERCIAL FAILURE IN LONDON.
LONDON, Monday, Aug. 90. 1875.
Edward Hewitt & Son, provision dealers of
Montague Close, have failed with $I25, 900 liabilities
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HOW PUBLIC CHARITIES LOSE 100000.

KINGSTON, Ont, Aug. 23.-The will of the
late Rev j. g. Clarke OF Catskil, N. Y, leaving $lOOOOO
tn charities has been declared void. His widow here
viii receive o large share OF the money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24

ELECTION OF A DELEGATE
WnKEsBARRE, Penn, Aug. 23.-The Demo-
cratic Convention Of this city to-day elected the Hon. H.
Wright as delegate to the Erie Democratic CONVEX
ton.
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EXPLOSION OF BOILER AT PITTSBURGH.

PITTSBURGH, Penn, Aug. 23.-At o'clock
th morning one OF the seven boilers IN j. Painter Sons
iron mills xploded. Tine engineer, George BeynCn, WAS
seriously scalded, and the fireman. named FISHER, fatally
:. .L..LLA