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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
AN INTERESTING PAPER IN Mr.. JOIlNs0Nf
HANDWRITING.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 2.-The following,
in the cxPrcsldcnts handwriting, has been found among
his papers in his office: go M 500,
"An seems gloom and despair. have performed my
duty to my God, my country and my fam
ily j have nothing to fear in approaching
death To me it is the mere shadow of Gods
protecting wing Beneath il almost feel sacred. Here
know can evil come. Here will rest in quiet and
peace, beyond the reach of unny's poisoned SHAFT
the Influence Of envy and jealous enemesi where
treason and traitors state backsliders and hyp0-
critics in church have no place where
the great fact will be realized that God
il truth and gratude-the highest attributes OF men,
Sic iur al dsdsuch is the way 10 the stars or m0r-
tally"
The following written the margin Of the page
tanning the above:
Written before landing Sunday evening while the
cholera was raging in its moss violent form.
IL will remembered that the exPresident left Green
vile after being attacked by cholera, when, as he said
all seemed gloom and despair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03

TIE STATE OF PUBLIC AFFAIEs IN URUGUAY.
The resignation Of the Ministry III Uruguay Is no doubt
tracoable the gloomy state OF the commercial ana
financial affairs of that Republic deficit or nearly
So 900 occurred in the estimates Of tie year 1874
and "a the loan attempted to be launched for about
$50 600 was not successful, the Government was
unable to meet its expenses or pay the public
officers The country has paper currency In abundance
but it il negotiable, and gold has disappeared Bus
peas is Greatly depressed and the number OF both cattle
and sheep is third what II TO years SINCE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
THE MOUNTAIN MEADOW TRIAL

BEAVER, Utah, Aug. I'm the Mountain
Meadow Massacre investigation to-day, tho defense OF
fered the dispositions Of Brigham Young and Geo a.
Smith They ruled ont but were hed by inc '''rA
They state in substance, that neither of the two meh
,ss,ed a. instrctions I'm regard TO the Arkansas mm
grant train tnat the people cOunstled mol 10 he
grain Ia any emgranls Tor forage; ana at heilner W
then only 10y u general report. Mott ~ the day was
takcn mn v counsel i discussing the instructions 10 10
submitted 10 Tie Court Judge Foreman will deliver lie
charge t0morrOw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
A NOTE FROM DONALDSON

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-1he lines will publish an
affidavit Tomorrow, signed by James McAnrsy, work.
man IN South Chicago ~ the effect that yesterday even
Ing no picked up tho lake Shore near Hyde Park
bottle containing card which written the fol-
lowing:
"Juy l6-2 a. m.-we cannot stay up more than an
hour Ion ar as gus Ii rapidly eseapng. - o..
This date Il that VI the night mlch Donaldson eno
Newton s. (rn started frvm hsrc Ia $40 Daii0vA
f,Olu wh,cn nvl4iinx dcdnitp has since been beard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
TIE TRIAL OF COL. BAKFR.

IIlN PRISONER FOUND GUILTY AND SENTENCED TO
IL MONTHS IMPRISONMENT AND SO, 800 FINE.
LONDON, Monday, Aug. ., 1873.
Col. Valentine Baker was arIaigned before
the Assizcs at Croydon to-day TO to the ndlct
ment found against him charging misdcmcanor for an
assault upon young lady in a railway carriage The
trial concluded this when the prisoner WAS found
guilty OF indecent assault, and sentenced to i'm
prisonmcnt for IL months and to pay fine Of $500
lie is also TO pay the cost Of the prosecution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
TAMMANY SOCIETY CANDIDATES.

The Tammany Society held its regular
monthly meeting last evening. Among the candidates
elected were Commissioner OF Public Works Fitz John
Porter City Chamberlain j. Nelson Tappan, Everett r.
Wheeler, Roger A. Pryor, Judge Armstrong OF Queens
County, Sheriff Gallup OF Albany, and Edmund NJ. ely
ner a son Of Hester Clymcr, Of Pennsylvania. Among
the large lumber OF candidates proposed Senators
Francis Herman Of NewYOrk and Thongs f. Bayard Of
Delaware Gov Thomas A. IL, ndricks aui the Hon NJ {.
Kerr Of Indiana james J. M,rtn, Thomas McSpedon,
and others of NCw-York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
THE REORGANIZED TAMMANY COMMITTEES.

Some surprise has been expressed in po-
ntical circles the fact that the name OF Col John X
Fellows docs not appear in the list Of names OF the reor
ganized delegation in the Tammany General COMMITTEE
from the XIh Assembly District This Is accounted for
by the fact that than two weeks ago Col Fellows
resigned his place member Of the General committee
and the Committee on Organization. Col Fellows states
that he resigned owing TO the Tact tat
the time he needs for his pro ssonG duties was seriously
encrnacled upon by the duties apperaining to those
committees, and in addition by callers on political mat
tiers, men who desired positions, DC. He stated mat
he was still i'm fun accord with Ia,nmany Hail. AMI be-
lcved he could do effective service for the orgaIza
ton outside OF the General Committee as when
member.
In the case Of Assemhyman Cotigan It IL understood
that he dropped because OF his close alliance win
Senator Ldwith and presumably his sympathy ior Johh
Morrisscy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
THE PREPARATIONS FOR THE FUNERAL.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 2.-The remains Of ex-
President johnson arrived at Greenville Oh
sunday morning, and were deposited at his
residence. This morning they were removed
TO the Court house, where they lie in state His
children all In Greenye, except his daughter Mrs.
Brown. who IL detained at her residence with her
mother, who ~ not expected long to survive
the shock OccasiOned by the ex-Presidents death
The Courthouse, stores and private residences are
draped In mourning. and deep gloom prevails large
gathering il expected Tomorrow, civic ana m'ltaIy Inc
Governor and State officials and the Nashville Connltt
are expected in the morning The casket IN which the
remains deposited is beautiful ONE with rich silver
nlountlBgs and Masonic emblems This morning tho
closed, AMI will probably not again he oPned
The casket WAS covered with floral offerings. Upon
silver plate engraved simply, Andrew Johnson,
age G7." ypon tn walls of the court room where
the body lies Were three oil portraits OF the
late en President, and many photographs OF MN
various styles steel engraving and splendid bust IN
medallion all surrounded with badges Of mourn ng
Upon the raskct amid wreaihs Of flowers, lies large
steel engraving Of the dead in rich gilt frame, with
heavy masonic insignia.
A civil military, and Masonic procession will escort
the remains from the Courthouse AZ O'clock Ia the
place Of burial Johnson Hi half mile south
east OF the village. This hill Is IN q - %
acre Of land owned by the family OF tho exPT% ST.
dent overlooking the village and plainly visible from the
railroad. Ii Is sad that before the war MI Johnson
marked the place where he wished to be buried by plant
ing Oh the spot willow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
THE PARAGUAYAN TREATIES.

THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC AND BRAZIL COMING TO
TERMS.
LONDON. Monday, Aug. Q, 1878.
Advices from Rio JaneirO report that the
Argentine Government has made moderate and pacihc
repy 10 the Brazilian note in regard TO the Paragayan
teraties and the tears Of war have been disl@lled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
BRITISH GOVERNMENT TELEGEAPHY.

TIE UNIFORM SHILLING RATE CNFHJfIlABIL-
HEAVY LOSSES FEARED.
LONDON, Monday, Aug. 2. 1875.
The Tin,es says that the Government system
o: sending telegraph messages throughout Great Britain
the uniform rate Of shilling GA cents god) has
disappointed anticipation II says the time IL coming
when this rate will TO pay. and unless great
change IL made the service will become heavy and n-
creasg permanent charge the country's finances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
THE FRENCH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.

TIE CENTENNIAL LXHIBITION-TuE SENATE BILL
PASSED.
VERSAILLES. Monday, Aug. 2, 1879.
The National Assembly on Saturday voted
an appropriation OF $1,000 for the benefit Of French ex-
hbitors at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia.
The Assembly to-day passed the bill constituting the
Senatc and the Channel Tunnel bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
uIDGE wEsTBROOK's DECISION IN THE LORD
LEAUY CASE.

Judge Westbrook yesterday made the follow
ing additional statement explanation Of his pro forina
decision in the case Of the People ag Jarvis Lord and
John Leahy, which was the subject Of comment III The
TaIBUSE on Saturday:
Another reason which induced me TO follow the dec,
for th del, ndants intended to n,sve To dismiss tue com
paint upon the ground that 1t did NJ. state Iae.s sum
ramf Ia constitute cause OF action. tie Attorhcy-ut
cra had been unwilling the expense oi summon
ing large number Of witnesses rom various ns,ns,
hal none present on the trial. II had oyerruled the
motion made and had considered the complain.
And Il the state had been successful an appeal raising
this preliminary question might have been ta h nms
and deemed prudent pat the cause. by my decision,
IN such position that the opinion Of tIat tribunal msn.
he given IN fore y tedious investigation had TAKEN pI,c
n obtained afterward might render all the labor IND
expenditure useless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
DEMOCRATIC ALDERMEN IN SESSION.

DEMOCRATIC ALDERMEN IN SESSION.
COMMUNICATION FROM COMMISSIONER PORTER
THE HARLEM FLATS-POURIH AVENUE IMPROVE
MENT.
The Board of Aldermen held a special meet
ing yesterday. All the Republican members were ab-
sent resolution rccitng the fact that the city Ia pay
ing 5000 per annum for rent FOR the Corporation
Counsels Office at No. III Nassaust, In addition To
s. 900 for rooms for the Corporation Attorney and
So 900 additional for rooms for the Public Administrator
and directing that the Corporation Counsel remove 10
the apartments Of the other officers, laid over.
communication received from the Mayor, trans
hitting letter from Commissioner OF Pubic works
Porter with reference TO the Harlem Flats Cen Porter
states that under contract dated Jan 49, 1874 with
Messrs. Jones & McQuade. that portion OF the Harlem
Flats lying between Snety second and ehundredanh'
sixthsts. Third-avc and the Harlem River has Deen
drained and partly filed in IL is apparent. however
that large additional quantities Of filling are required 10
prevent the accumulation and st1gnaton OF wafer Inc
Department OF Public Works had the power TO require
Messs Jones Mcuade Ia put In this filling under their
contract but in view Of the prices paid them the Com
missioner of Public Works deemed IL advisable to close
the contract and to ask for further authority to proceed
with the work The Health Department, by resolution
adoped July IT, have certified 70 the Department OF
Public Works that the proposed work ~ necessary or
the public health and the Commissioner therefore would
submit ordinance PROV ding for the filling IN OF Inc
sunken lands bounded 10y Ninety-sec ana Onciiin
observation-disclosures. Third and the Harlem River
The matter was laid for one week.
Another communication from the Commissioner Oh
Public Works forth that he has received noiro
from the Fourth Avenue Improvement COMMISSIONER
that their improvement at the crossing OF tgh,leh,s
which they wish 10 finish this FAIL VIII be deaied aer
today by the LAYING Of the pipe four feet III dianrcr
under the rairacks. This pipe in Elghtietht ~ ah
along Firstayc, il the important part OF the pe %c
relieve the pipes conveying water 10 me lo"tr
mart OF the city, and the Commissioners thar ne ~
only waiting the concurrence Of the Board OF Aldermen
and the approval of the Mayor TO proceed win me VOTE
n ufh
most important ps on each side Of the Fourth Avenue
Railroad 12nch pipes are to be laid, running norm
and south, 10 he connected with the pipes which we're
cut in building the railroad thus 90 give fun supply
and free circulation Of water and prevent the accnua
tion of sediment the ends ~ the present pipes on each
cross street much complained Vl on the line and i'll the
vicinity Of Fuulih-aNe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
GENERAL STRIKE AT OLDHAM.

LONDON, Tuesday, Aug. 3-6 a. m.
kilograms from Oldham announce that the
strike in the cotton mills IL almost universal.
Eighteen Thousand operatives are idle. The feeling
against the employers is very bitter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
ABSCONDS

THE yoIyr CLERK OF THE GROWN sPECUATFs IN
PATENT RIGHTS AND COMMITS EXTENSIVE FOR
CERES.
MONTREAL, Aug. PIT is reported that the
Hon. L. H. Drssaues joint clerk Of the Crown absconded
on Saturday leaving unprotected paper TO the amount Vi
500 600 of which s75 900 IL said to be forgees OF
,vell-E nown name Dessaules has been engaged heavily
in patent rights and IL said 10 have lost large amount
nl nnn iEem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
NEW MINISTRY IN URUGUAY.
MosTEyrDEo. Saturday. July 81. l


The Ministry has resigned, and another one
has been formed The Cabinet Ia constituted as fol-
lows Narvaa Minister OF the Interior; Canas. Minister
OF Finance Busamentc Minister OF Foreign Afairs, and
Iaorua, Minister OF War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
THE CANAL CONTRACT FRAUDS.

DryysOy. BTIDHN co. TO BE SUED by TIE
STATE.
Albany, n. Y, Aug. 2.-The Governor has gwen
instructions to the Attorney General to begin suits
ot once against Denison, Belden II Co., to recover
money which they are supposed to have unlawfuhy
received under their contracts for repairs on the
canals. These proceedings, it is understood, are
based upon the reports of the Canal Investigating
Committee to the Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03

TO-DAY nv Gen. Buffers yacht America and
RUFUS Hateh's yacht Resolute. The course was
80 miles long, and was won by the America Mr. ma,e.
has challenged Gen Butler 10 call the America aeann
the Resoutc six days In the week for Fix weeks Io
Sept J. for 81 900 day, the New-fork facnt Ciup
course the yachts TO carry their regular crews.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
RESOLUTIONS OF THE TAMMANY SOCIETY.

At the meeting of the Tammany Society last
evening Cungre ssman Edwin T. Meade and Mr.. Rcdhed
were chosen Committee to prepare resolutions on the
death OF Andrew Johnson They presented by Con-
gresham Meade in a brief speech culogzing the dead
statesman, and were unanimously adopted. The pre-
ambe and resolution ~ follows:
Andrew Johnson the last surviving xPreslcnt Of the
United states having departed this e this Society de-
sires to place record innate Of his high character
a. a patriot and true lover OF his country, who exempl
fled in his public and private life the virtues OF an
honest purpose, consistency OF conduct, ana the
courage OF principle. And this Society unites
with the country large in giving expression Ia the gen
eral grief the departure OF man whose successful
career exhibited the virtues and opportunities OF demo-
cratic institutions in eevatng the hnblcst citzen u the
highest nonors in the gift Of the nation.
Resored Therefore that the day OF the funeral or
the Industrious deceased the flags OF the hall OF the So
c,ety he hung hafmst and that the enDlens OF tho
society DC drapcl in mourning for 80 days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03

fully and steadily for the welfare Of the great Demo
cratic party of NewYork 49, . an, IT.,
resolution was adopted providing that until other
wise ordered the rules Of the NewYork Assembly be re-
gar,led as the rules of the Committee.
rcso utiOn was also adopted calling upon the Chair
TO appoint Committee Of from each Assembly Dis
trict TO prepare suitable bylaws for tho County Com
mittee ard to report at the next meeting. the Hon
Emanuel B. Hart offered resolution providing for the
appOntment OF Committee of one from each
Assemblv district charged with supervising the
appontil mt OF inspectors Of election and poll CLERKS
and he further moved that when the Committee adjourn
IL do so subject to the call OF the Chairman
Both resolutions were unanimously adopted, and me
Chairman appointed the committees provided Tor III the
two resolutions The meeting then adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
THE GERMAN FEDERAL RIFLE MEETING

BERLIS, Monday. Aug. 2, 1873.
The German Federal Rifle Meeting opened
nj Munich Yesterday Marksinen from the United states,
Russia Aust ria and switzerland Will take part IN te
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03

sTArE OFFICERS TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 2.-Ex-Presidcnt
Johnson will be buried with Masonic honors at Green
VILE tomorrow Gov. Porter and other executive
officers with number OF prominent citizens OF Tennes
see have lett for Greenve to attend the oDsequies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
ACTION OF THE NETWORK ALDERMEN.

At the meeting of the New-York Board of
Aldermen yesterday the following resolution was pre-
scented by Alderman seery, and passed unanimously:
Whereas, This Common Council has learned with the
most profound sorrow OF the death or cxPresident An.
cali forth proper expression OF the sentiments and feel
in OF the Common Council the representative of the
ueople OF this city, in view OF the exalted character and
public services OF the deceased patriot and statesmen;
be IL ia. -, ,.
of TINS Board lie appointed to prepare and present resp
ltiOns ressye the regret OF the people oil TINS Guy
nr tine death OF the lstrous deceased and O take such
other and appropriate action TO them may appear best
calculated 10 manifest sOirOw for the death ana
respect for the memory Of the deceased cxPresident VI
the United States.
On motion OF Alderman Kelley the Board then adj
iourned out VI respect to the memory OF Mr. Johnson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03

MIR. MOODY ADDRESSES AN IMMENSE AS
SEMBIAGE.
LONDON, Tuesday. Aug. So a. III.
Mr.. Moody addrcs.cdan asscmblage of $4,000
people at wre khan last Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
THE sHORT-wEIGHr SACKS OF FLOUR AT
OMAHA.

The Interior Department furnishes the follow
ing statement in regard to icent telegram from the
West: The short-wcigh sacks Of dour put up by the
Omaha miller for the Indian service tcegraphed from
Omaha the Goth ult, promptly detected by the
officer OF the Indian Department The record here in the
Indian Office shows that the -four recctcd for,
corling to actual weight. TIE inspection OF indian sup
plies by army officers not thing. 1t has been
done for several years The -four al the Red Cloud
Agency to which attention has been called by Prof.
Marsh was inspected ~ Cheyenne by army officer
specially designated tor tha. duty at the request Of the
Secretary OF the Interior
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03
U.fSHINGTON TOPICS.

WHAT A LOYAL SHEET LOST BY CRITICISM
WAsnISGTOS Monday Aug. 2. 1879.
One of the methods of making public opinion,
resorted by the secretary OF the National Republican
Congressional Committee il to furnish rcaiy-uadc cd
torias prepared by Department clerks here To local
organs throughout the country These articles are put
in type here, and slips furnished TO editors who will
print them as their For IN the German Admin
istraton organs the articles are translated The
work ~ preparing the German slips has Gntl recently
been given to The Washington Jotrnoi a loyal sheet
printed in that language. short time ago II was dis
covered that The journal had published article crt
csng the practice Of assessing GOVcrnn, Mt clerks Tor
political purposes, and 10 punish the editor for such
dsloyal act the work has been taken rom him and gwen
To the VOks IribaH German Administration jour
nal recently cstablltIed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03

AN EXTRAORDINARY CHALLENGE FOR YACHT
RACING.
PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Aug. 2.-The sweep
,,.,.. race for the Oceanic cup was ra''ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-03

must be by men who have higher motive than to crawl
under its wings"
1t stated further in the address that this year. for the
first time in tle annals of Tdmmany not even the pre-
tended General Committee allowed 10 pass resolutions
while Tweed would have been ashamed 10 be afraid
OF o committee he constituted No ut'craDcc
be made, except by packed Committee, may best
cord win ~ KtyS Gluaiees Tbs1 the voice OF tue r.
Democracy Of the whole country. The life and vigor Of
the par;" orc thus Parayzed Independent men, what.
ever thcir 6ge, become objects of hatred and
hos:ili.y 1t must be plain that such state OF affairs
cannot last Its overthrow the first duty OF every
Democrat lie owes 1t his birthrgh and manhood
resist to the uttermost Whatever he the result
But defeat IL impossible the Democrats Of this city
will do their duty To themselves and their party.
The names OF Horatio Seymour and Gov. Tilden were
cheered vociferousy whenever reference was made to
them in the address.
At the conclusion OF the reading of the address the Hon.
Benz. Wood from the Committee Permanent Organza
ton reported the following officers:
Chairlnan-Gcorge W. Varian
Vice IrcsIdcnts-JOscph X. Flanders, Henry Causen,
jr, Robert Roosevelt Henry Murray Elias j. Pater
Standardization d. Coughln. A. L. Sanger T. H. Nc
Donough, T.. II. Graeme, N, j. Pagan.
Trcasufer-Dennis Mcmahon.
Sergcantat- Arms-James Moore, Patrick Walsh.
The report was unanimously adopted with loud cheers
and In the absence Of the permanent Chairman, Mr.
Creainer called upon the Hon. Benz. Wood and Judge
Murray TO conduct the First vccPesdent Judge Joseph
X. Flanders, 10 the chair.
Judge Flanders thanked the Convention for the honor
conferred upon him. mud stated that at time had there
existed greater necessity for such organization ia the
metropolis as at the present day. The despotism
Of Tammany well nigh discouraged the people
from participating at all In political Affairs, but in
the faces Of the men before him be saw sn
earIestness that spoke Of success Tie Judge then
dwell at length upon the report OF tne inhay ON
alleged Inconsistencies and uhdt o,ratic tohe anu coh
cludcd ny appealing 10 all 70 work tremendously, fatl