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The New York herald., 1876-12-10
LECTURES LAST EVENING.
ROBERT BURNS.

a lecture was delivered, last night, at Stenway
Hail, by Mr. Wallace Bruce, on the great Ayrshire
poet Tho audience mum bered bout 200 persons. Tho
lecturer handled his subject dscursvc rather than
an analytic manner He laid great stress upon
the prime feature Of Robert Burns poetry
namely tho humanity which II evinced ald
vindicaicd II next dealt succcssivcly with
his patriotism, his lovo Of country and his
conteinpt tor the untrue and unreal. The lecture
itself was evidently carefully prepared but Mr. Bruce
leaves something To be desired as an elocutionst Ho
Is too rapid and at times. both his articulation and
defective This WAS, however, made up ior
IN q measure by bits OF gcnup humor and pathos
The New York herald., 1876-12-10
RACING AT NEW ORLEANS.

New ORL gAxs. Dec. o, 1876
This the last day OF the fall meeting Of the
H. siana Jockey Club. Tho weather was clear aud
COO the attendance small ana she track . little
heavy.
RACK.
HowARD STAKES. mslc dash, was won by Eva ShIr-
Icy Cora Lin second, Nadge Duke third, Hattie r.
fourth. Timc-l 52ls.
Pools on the track-Eva Shirley, $25; Msdge Duke,
sci; the ield, SIT.
SECOND RACE.
Mile dash for consolation purse of $3.50, won
by Coronela, Henry owens second. Sundown colt
third, Falmouth fourth. rimo-l :50,s
Pools the track :-Coronella, 500; Henry Owens,
SIS; the field, Sl2
THIRD
Four milo heats, Tor y purse OF $500, was by
General Harney IN two straight heats, Uncle second,
whipsaw third. War Jig fourth, Port Leonard dis.
tanced. Time, 7:55A-S:20ts
Pools on tho track --Geceral Harney, SIS: Whip
saw, S35; War jig, $25; the field, $40
The New York herald., 1876-12-10
THE HUDSON RIVER TUNNEL.

Attorney General vanatta, OF New Jersey, has nd.
viscd the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rail-
road Company to accept the compromise offered by
Mr. Henry :. wnite counsel Tor the Hudson River
Tunnel Company. further opposition will be irutess
Tho Attorney General sets forth that he has de-
fcate, IN every step against the tunnel company
In the courts and has also encountered an adverse
pubic opinion Mr. samuel sloan, president or tho
railroad company consents the compromise. which
~ merely 10 nacmuify the railroad company against
any loss or damage uy OF the operations OF tho
tunnc com pauy on their premises
The New York herald., 1876-12-10
THE STATE CANALS.

At meeting OF the owners Of canal boats plying on
tho canals OF this state held at No. South
Thursday night, about $50 owners being present. a
series resolutions adopted, complaining Of the
frauds aud mismanagcmcnt OF tho canals In tho past
ana inviting the cooperation or merchants aud others
in having them put under one bcad by the appoint
incnt OF competent and honest supcrintondcn;, as
provided by the election o commissioner OF public
works.
The New York herald., 1876-12-10
CHALLENGE TO HURDLERS.

We, tho undersigned, viii match horse, Captain
Hammer against Bay Rum Tor $500 or upward, TO run
q quarter OF mile from that TO two miles,
over eight hurdles Any accepting tho above
challenge will Eavo their expenses pnid baltimore
and II the opposite party run outside of BALTIMORE
they viii dciray all expenses II GAFFNEY,
81 JORDAN
$50 Franklin street, baltimore
The New York herald., 1876-12-10
prorEsson poaEMus on GASES.

An interesting lecture the chemical properties OF
gases delivered last night by Professor K Ogden
Doremus before the Xavier Union. Dr. wilkinson ac-
companicd FRO Dorcmus and assisted him ia
making series vi beautiful and successful expert
mems The Rev +. z. Dcay Is. il and Mcssrs.
William Lumms and Joseph Thorn we're present.
Tho parlors OF the Union were filed with highly edr-
Gated audience who thoroughly appreciated the nature
and importance OF the subject treated hr. l.umn.s,
the President OF the club. introduced tho lecturer
The New York herald., 1876-12-10
A SENSATION SPOILED.

John Hare and his wi!c. OF Newark, are accused In
The courts with keeping place Of infamous resort
batch es Of loose character arrested and held
witnesses. 1t appears IN the preliminary cxanna-
,on they made revelations touching the morals OF GER
tam leading citizens which rendered IL advisable to
curtail the proceedings. The grls discharged.
Yesterday Hare bacd in $1,000 IL believed an
anticipated sensation is spoiled.
The New York herald., 1876-12-10
NEW JERSEY.

tho Jersey City physicians report an abatement u
diphlhcria during the past week.
George Howard, a Jerry master in Jorscv Ciy.
forged the name Of hts mother-in-iaw, Mrs Cloves "a
= note for 500. Tho fraud detected ana Onices
Clos after tho offender, bat he bad Nod IRON
the citt.
The New York herald., 1876-12-10
TRoTTING POSTPONED BY COLD.

The trottng announced to come of at West Side
Park yesterday afternoon, for purse OF 800, be.
tween II Howo's b. m. Ellen Mary, L. +. Dunham's
ch g. Svertail, in harness, and p. Manee's {. Mos
COW and NJ Rogers b. Z. jericho. to wagons the sweep
stakes between Lady Love- Lady Johnson, -. George
aud Grace, 10 wagons, amt the muie race post
poned on account oi the cold weather until
Monday uexI, at Two O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1876-12-10
BELIEF OF THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS.

lecture this subject was delivered last evening
by Mr. Douglas before large audience, who for up
ward OF al hour and q hal. were entertained With
vivid descriptions OF the Egyptian customs IN ancient
National Republican., 1876-01-27
MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICANS.
Meeting Of the State Association.

An adjourned meeting Of the Massachusetts,
Association was held lest evening at Clarke's
hall, on Pennsylvania avenue. The first hour
was co1iumed in a discussion to expunge from
the II )rds the minutes Of the previous meeting
so far they related to the adoption OF two art-
cles of new constitution that had been reported
and partially acted upon, and the adoption OF q
preamble and resolutions.
BY the former 1t was proposed to shut out from
membership and the benefits OF the association
those persons, members, under the old constitu.
eSusstts 6ut claim and exoeet 10 feeelve the oro.
lection Of the organization. The resolutions set
forth that Massachusetts, quota Of clerkships in
the different Departments is filled, but many OF
those holding positions are not voters in the State
have never been and never extend any aid, fnsn.
cially, to support the Republican party; that
uition and Endorsement of the Congressional dele.
cation recognition of the State association, and
by their continuance in office injustice is done to
the state, and legitimate voters arc deprived OF
clerical situations.
After o warm discussion, tInctured with person
alities, directed more particularly toward Mr..
Stoddard, the secretary, than any one else, who
met them boldly and returned suitable replies,
the motion to expunge was amended to rescind
the action Of the previous meeting, and then
The finance committee reported that $3.50 had
been received and expended for campaign pur.
poses.
Mr.. Coon introduced resolutions in relation to
the use of the Bible In the free schools contend.
ing that 1t was not the property Of any sect but
the heritage OF all mankind, and that 1t should
be adopted as q school book, indorsing the action
OF President Grant in recommending to Congress
to ask the States to adopt an amendment to the
Constitution to that effect, and that it should be-
come part Of the forthcoming Republican plat
form.
A number OF members thought the resolutions
did not properly belong before the associations;
that they were premature, and It would be ample
time to aRitate the question when the National
Republican Convention had taken action, which
would be done in June next.
Mr.. Coon did not care If the resolutions were
killed in the end. He merely introduced them
for the purpose OF discussion and to have an in.
terchange of views with the members on the
question of the Bible in the public schools.
Several gentlemen accommodated him in that
respect, but without reaching definite action the
meeting adjourned,
National Republican., 1876-01-27
RIlU TILE .~.

HAVANA, Jan. 2s.-T a s,or.n, "a thu vrs,,.
Absio district cont .aass vItb Samazinp ,frset on
the tobacco crop,
RosfoS, Jan. @.-rhe Jury TO inquire into the
death OF ssIah Oxiey returned . verdict this
aiteInoon that she died rom the effects Of drugs
aominp.ered by DIR. Edgar q. Mcclellan for the
purp"se oil procuring an abortion.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 2s.-The Centennial
bill was before both Houses ofthe Legislature to-
went over till tomorrow. In the House an amend
ment to strike out the enacting clause was
adopted BY vote of-ysas 81, ns5s33.
HARTFORD, IT,, Jan. es.-ln New Britain. one
of the most prosperous manufacturing cities Of
New England, the citizens reioiced last night on
receiving news the passage Of the Centennial
appropriation bill, and passed vote OF thanks to
the Congressman voting for 1t. New Britain Is
the home Of Congressman Landers.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 2s.-ln the United States Court
ta-dsy NJ. Combs, jr, was found guilty on another
OF the fraudulent bounty claims indictments,
leaving fourteen more indictments to be tried.
1t is said that other persons have been indicted
for completely In Combs transactions.
CINCINNATI, Jan. CA dispatch from Charles
ton, W. Va, says the bodies of Dawson, Estep
and Hines, who were lynched last night, were
taken down by the prosecuting attorney to-day
and an inquest held. verdict was returned
that they came to their death BY mob, names
unknown. Estep's body was buried by his friends
at the scene Of the hanging. Dawsoa's body Will
be sent to Lynchourg, Va, where his parents re-
side
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, ,Jan.26.-CareIessly ham.
mering frozen plug exploded $50 pounds Of nitro
glycerine in Mowbray's nitro-glycerine factory at
North Adams, this afternoon, demo,ishing the
building and an unoccupied building, and dam
aging other buildings in the neighborhood. Two
worknen, Benjamin Cook and John Cullen, were
blown to pieces, and John Wallace, the foreman,
Injured, but not seriously.
NEW York, Jan. 2S.-The ship Lothair, from
Yokohoma brings reports to November 10.
During q storm Chief Officer Adolphus Brown
and seamen H. q. Jansen and Thomas Young
were thrown from the topmast yard and drowned
Upon the examination OF B. +. Babbitt's books
additional forgeres and frauds OF his confidential
clerk, Chas. r. Beckwith, were found. It Is said
that nearly one hundred distinct charges of
forgery can be preferred against Beckwith
Nothing new was developed in the Pacific Mail
King case to-day, and the Investigation was ad-
lourned until tomorrow.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
REsURRECTION.
The Gravs Gives up its Dssd.

Some little surprise was expressed by party
OF UoIkmen engaged in excayatin cellar atthe
northern end of Fifth street, yesterday afternoon,
when they came suddenly upon number Of cof-
fms containing few old bones, blackened and
grinning skulls, and with their timoe:s ro:tlng
with mould, and exuding dark, slimy, suggest
i've moisture. Here was a reveling spot for
coroners jury If only it could be ascsrtalned that
the remains had not been planted with the usual
ceremonies and red tape sanction: but a few more
bones and little reflection led to the conclusion
that the laborers were Quarrying bones from an
old cemetery. The property AZ the corner OF
Firth and Boundary is st present owned by Henry
Vierkorn, and is a part Of that tract OF land
which, years ago, was used as colored burylng-
ground.
The cemetery was abandoned over twenty-five
member the time when that cemetery, in c0m-
pauy with other neighb0ring cemeteries, and in
Vulnerable gardens. alone occupied the northern
part of the city. In those days the old gray
headed colored man who lived in a hut near the
cemetery, the piping frogs. and fancied hobgob-
lins and shades OF the dead alone held possession
of the night, and were part Of it. Tho cemetery
the graves were dismantled, the growing city
crowded its way into the sacred lanes Of the dead
and yesterday the dead, who would otherwise
have lain unknown and forgotten till the awaken
ing of Gabriefs trump, were unearthed, and their
feshless bones without a name revisit the
gIimpses OF the moon. Such is death. The
Board Of Health was notified and will take pos
bones of fuIl.grown man and those of several
children. Two collins found were entire, but
getting too seedy for respectable corpse to wear,
so the Board will probably furnish new ones.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
OF Public Interest.

For thirty years there has been noimprovemsnt
in the composition Of porous plaster. Tho re-
ctnt discovery Of Capcine and its addition to an
improved porous plaster has introduced to the
consumers and the public an article Of progress.
The objection to the ordinary article is its slow
action. BENsoN's CAPCINE Porous PLASTER
overcomes this great objection by etectIng in
few hours what the ordinary porous plaster ac-
complishes in days and weeks of continuous wear.
BENsoN's CAPcINE Porous PLAsTERs are pre-
fsrred TO all others on the following grounds:
First-Their competition is OF an improved na-
ture, and combined with the recently
discovered vegetable principle-Cap-
cine-wbicb, as powerful and unerrInR
specific, has never been equaled in the.
history Of true medicine. They operate
with astonishing vigor, bring almost I'm
mediate relief, and cure more speedily
and with greater certainty than any
known plaster, liniment or compound.
SecCnd-They possess all the merit Of the ordi-
and Will euro all the various difficulties
for which they have been esteemed in as
many hours as the ordinary article
effects in days and weeks Of continuous
wear.
Third-They are genuine pharmaceutical pre-
paration, sEilltully combined, of the
highest order OF merit, purely vegetable,
contain neither metal nor mineral
poisons, Endorsed by physicians and are
IN no sense patent medicine
SEABURY u JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists N. Y.
To be obtained for twenty. fiye cents.
For sale by Drew x Gibbs, ID. p. Hinklng H.
b. Ferguson, l.. q. Bishop, and q. Stott X Go.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
RECORD OF FIRE.

BosToS, j an. 2S-HolIis s hall, at Cambridge
University, was damaged by fire this afternoon
to the extent of 81, ,OC0 The hall was erec;ei in
I=6S.
LONDON, Jan. IA FIRE broke out in the new
International railway station at BouIogne last
night. At last accounts the flames were spread.
ing rapidly and the building was threatened
with total destruction.
Boston, Jan. 26.-The first fire Of any magnI-
tude which has occurred within the colleg e-yard
at Harvard since the burning of Harvard hall in
1854, hsppened this morning about 1850. The
IRE was discovered in the roof and attic of Hollis
hall. After hard fight by the hremen the
flames were exiiDguished, but much damage was
done TO the building. The large room of the PI
Eta Society, in the upper story, was the first at
tackled, and twas impossible TO save more than
a small portion of the furniture. This society lost
much OF It's valuable property and records All
the students rooming in the building removed
their furniture; some Of them, in the excitement,
doing 1t more damage than 1t could have received
by being left alone.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
ENON CHURCH.

Decision Of Colored Baptist Council.
Pursuant to call, an ecclesiastical council was
held Tuesday night in Enon Baptist church. Rev.
II. Bailey was elected moderator, and ID. ]. Rich
ardsOn secretary. After prayer by Rev. Wm. ].
Walker, written statement was read showing
the cause for the call. The churches represented
in the council were the following while each sent
two delegates beside the pastor: Fourth Baptist
church, Rev. Il. johnson; Abyssinian, II. Bailey;
Rehoboth, H. Bayler; Bethlehem, II. Scott; Mt.
Zion, A. Green; Sixth Baptist, r. Laws; Zion,
Wm: Gibbons There were also present VIM. ].
Walker > and others, who were invited by the
council to participate in the deliberations. After
hearing Statement Of facts in regard to the ac-
tion Of Rev. s. Scott and several deacons, q dis
cussion ensued, after which preamble and reso-
lution were offered by Rev. VIM. J. Walker. and
adopted, denouncing ''the acts OF Rev. S. Scott
and his few advocates as being unprecedented
among regular Baptists, and which acts cannot
be sustained by the plain teaching OF the Word of
God.n Also, That this council is persuaded, and
does believe, that the many recent divisions and
difficulties among the colored Bsptists OF this
District originate from the ignorance and incom-
potency Of the leaders not understanding the
plain teachings OF the Word Of God, nor the
usages OF Baptist churches
National Republican., 1876-01-27
METHODISN,
Lights and Shadows of Itinsran. Life.


Last night, In accordance with previous an.
nouncement, Rev. W. S. Hammond lectured at
the North Carolina-avenue mission upon the sub
ject, The Light snd Shadows Of Itinerant Life. u
The church was well filled with an intelligent
and respectable audience. The lecturer took to
personate his remarks the intinerant preachers
Of the early days, and said they were not learned
or well educated, some having only the Bible the
hymn book and other smaller sources of learning:
that their sermons were not iowery and abound.
ing with rhetoric. They were pioneers, and
their labors more highly appreciated. Was sthere
any light in their work? They were the children
Of light they were we'll suited to the times
There is more Christianity at the present day
than in the days Of the itinerant preachers,
though less sensational. The itinerant preacher
was appreciated according TO his size and posses
sion Of muscle. Their life was a good school in
which 10 study the characters Of men. They met
those whom they did not know, and formed rela.
tions which became atiectiOnate. They came in
contact with people with every variety of conyer.
sation. Taking II all in all, Il is as high and
happy life as can be found, and If the itfnerant
is earnest and does his duty he Will find those
who will net let him suffer. The lecture was In.
terspersed with personal incidents in the itnerant
me Hnleh were very laughable, and was, indeed,
nneIy oelVered IN an eloquent and earnest man.
ner, showing that he was master of his subject
and was appreciated by the audience
National Republican., 1876-01-27
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Meeting Of the Grand Lodge.

meeting Of the Grand Lodge, Knights of
Pythias, was held at their hall on Tuesday night
last. The reports OF the Grand Chancellor,
Grand X. of Il. and s. and the Grand NJ. OF E
show the Order to be in a prosperous condition.
numerically and financially. The following ofi-
GERS were elected for the ensuing year: James
Al. Gassaway, Grand Chancellor; George L.
Eberly, Vice Grand Chancellor; Richard Good.
hart, Grand X. Of r. and s.; John NJ. HInkle,
Grand NJ. Of E; George ". Brown, Grand Pre-
late TIustees-Robert Harden, Jacob Peyser,
X. X. Brown. Past Grand Chancellor j. T.
Coldwell was elected q representative to the
supreme Lodge Of the World for two years.
Past Grand chancellor g. J: L. Foxwell holds
After the transaction Of q great deal of business
the Grand Lodge adjourned to meet again on
"wednesday, February ., 1876, at 7:3o O'Clock D.
m, for the Installation Of officers considering the
new constitutions for grand and subordinate
lodges &c
National Republican., 1876-01-27
4 Painful Accidant.

Mr.. George W. Pratt, of the Adjutant Il eneral's
Once, is confined to his bed by painful accident.
Last Saturday morning as he was leaving his
house, No. 2lI Eleventh street northeast, on his
way to market, he missed his footing in the dark
ness and was thrown forward down two steps his
left foot in the fall catching under the iron mud
scraper on the lower step, the force OF his fall
Wrtnching his limb violently and throwing him
prostrate on the pavement. Though suffering
violent pain, by great effort he extricated his
loot from under the scraper and attempted to
rise, but found It impossible. Calling for assist
auce, he was conveyed into the house and Dr.
Fischer, Of East Capitol street, summoned, who
pronounced it simple fracture Of TWO bones lust
above the ankle. The doctor set the Injured
limb, and in about thirty minutes from the time
oil the accident Mr.. Pratt was resting with com.
paratlve comfort. lie will probably BE confined
10 his bed Tor six weeks or more
National Republican., 1876-01-27
AwIDOW vIcrIHTHp,
Robbed by the son Of an sx third Auditor Of
the TrsD .sry.
tSew Yo n SUM-

ISewY n SUM-
NoRwGLK, CONN, Ian. 2i-In July, 1873,
man describing him ali as ID. R. Wilson, son of
Hon. John Wilson, sx-Thlrd Auditor Of the Uni.
tee States Treasr ~, tn Washington. came to Nor
walk and made. tie acquaintance Of the widow Of
the late Cap.fetn Frank q. Smith. They were
married aft ,er courtship Of three weeks. While
the arrap ,<eEcnts for the wedding were going on
Wilson had his trunk taken to Mrs. Smiths
house was introduced to her friends, and he cre-
ated. the impression that he wes q gentleman Of
We klih and position.
Mrs Smith was fascinated by her adorer, and
prevailed on her to sign an order in his favor on
enc OF the savings banks here for 81, see, which
sum he obtaines, and, with about $500 Ell IT, Pur-
riage Wilson began to maltreat his vile. DE
went TO Washington, and on his return reported
elegant hoases that belonged to hics. This she
believed. He then, by bycoaxing, promising, threat
eDiDg and even beating his vile, obtained all tne
rings and other jewelry, and then sold COW be-
longing TO her and pocketed the money.
A few days ago Wilson received intelligence OF
the death Of his father in Washington. He de-
sired TO 20 thither at once, but he had no money.
His wife had diamond ring at the village jew
minder OF former happiness and prosperity.
Wilson prevailed upon her to sign an order on
oe @ M i0F me Ssn 1ss NJ ne his
wlte's trunk, in which were various articles OF
value. These he obtained under protest, sold
them, and with the money went to washington.
whence he teIegraphed TO his wife on Friday,
ganuaryH:
Father buried to-day. Has willed you $4,000.
Meet me at 10 O'Clock train, Saturday"
Previous to his departure for Washington he
kicked son of his wife, seriously ipjuring him.
When DR.. Lockwood, q friend Of the family,
called to prescribe for the boy, the story Of WI
sons acts Of fraud and illtreatment was told,
complaints for breach of the peace and for obtain:
ing money under false pretences were made, and
when Wilson reached home on Friday night he
was arrested at the residence Of his vile. He
was taken before Justice Selleck, who held him
for trial. fixing bail at the small sum Of Sleo
Failing obtain this he passed the night In jail.
In reply TO letter Of inquiry sent to Washington
as TO Wilson'S character, the following was re-
ceived, dated January 20:
Wilson is here, ana Gays his wife gave him
check for &c eco to pay up all his fathers debts.
His father mOrtgaRed all his property here In en-
deavoring to keep his son out of prison."
The total Of Wilson's confidence operations OF
various kinds here will amount TO not less than
50 OCO. He is now in custody.
National Republican., 1876-01-27
A Generous Dist

is Indispensable to good health, strength and sue.
cess in man. The soldier, Etatesman, politician,
business man and working man all need its ener-
gizing influences In their various pursuits, and as
blood tells" so does good living, The men that
studiously and laboriously collect this from all
quarters of the globe, and spread it before the
public in an elegant and sumptuous manner, at
moderate rates, are public beneiactors. Such
men are Messrs. Russell & Leonard, proprietors
Of the Marble Palace, on the corner OF Pennsyl-
Vania avenue and Ninth street. They CON-
menced in that central location O few years ago,
.'on the ground"-literally under the ground,
being confined to the basement-and by sheer
dint Of pleasing their customers and doing the
handsome and liberal thing to all, they have now
absorbed and elegantly furnished the whole
superb place, from bottom to top, and there is no
place In the whole country where ladies and gen.
tlemen can get what they want-from q single
dish OF anything to magnificent dinner for o
hundred persons-seryed up in o better manner,
or on more satisfactory terms, than at this estab
llshment. What Delmonico's or Tsylors is to
New York, RUSSELL & Leonard's is now to the
National Capital, and more.