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The New York herald., 1876-07-07
DEATH OF VICE ADMIRAL REYNAUD,
OF THE FRENCH NAVY.

cable despatch from Brest, under date OF yester-
day, announces the death Of Anne Felix ST Elmo
Reynaud, Vice Admiral OF tho French Navy a, the
age OF sIx,y-cigh, years The deceased ON
came Of family which produced
three notable men within the century He was
years the junior OF hts brothers, the engineer
and the philosopher, being AT Lyons 10th scp,em.
Der, 1905 Hc stood nrsl bis class the Naval
School In 1927 and at entered the navy with brill
iant prospects Hs was a lieutenant IN 1880 and
commanded . rigatc In 1860 and ship Of
the line IN 1885. He second in com
mcnd during the expedition OF "Ic Rim"
around the world ls42-ls46 He took part the land
ing Of troops the Crimea and abe attack the
Chinese forts the PeHo and the taking forts or
Tourane He named admiral In 1s60 and
command the North Atlantic station IN 1861.
during the OF thc rebellion. He became vice
unnor
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
LITERARY CHITCHAT.

We are TO have new book on the Falls OF Niagara
and Scenes Around Them" by ". Fcrrel. whicn A.
8. Barnes Co. will publish.
Tho French journal OF the book trade has already
published the programme OF tho International EXPOSE
uon OF 1873 The arrangement is rather moro salts
factory to completeness than at tho Philadelphia Ex
hibition, the Department OF Education making the
whole Of the second general division
book 'Narrow Gauge Railways in Amer
lea" BY Howard Fleming, is published al No Sll WAL
nut street. Philadelphia
The PrmevN World Of Switzerland" by Professor
Herr Of the University of Zurich has been translated
into English, ana will appear in London, vol
umes
raintor Brothers, New York, have issued cheap
guido books to New York city and to Saratoga Springs
which contain good deal OF Information In a compact
form. for Centennial toursts They contain a number
Of woodcuts OF points OF interest," which will
serve 10 identity them
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ROWING AT TOLEDO.
RACES OF THE NORTHWESTERN AMATEUR ROW.
ING AssocI.rrpx

RACES OF THE NORTHWESTERN AMATEUR row
ING ASSOCIATION
TOLEDO, Ohio. July 9, ls7d
The races OF the Northwestern Amateur Rowing As.
sociation closed to-day presence Of 900 spectators.
The day was fne and the water perfect.
The nrst race, junior single SOULS. mile and
turn, had Ave starters, and won by II. NJ Butler,
OF the Chicago scuers IN l5m. 56s closely followed
by 7 D. Stsndish. OF Detroit
The senior double SOULS by Yalcs of
UniOn Springs. y T., and Ncdary OF Cinc;nnati over
Curtis aDd Montgomery ofChicago Time. lam II
Toe next race, JUNIOR iour.oared shells. had lvc
starters and was won by the Floral City Club OF Mon.
roc. Mich. IN 20 m. % g.. closely followed by the
Cnancs OF Toledo who broke an oar just alter turn ng
the sake boat
The most exciting and interesting race OF the day
hat " the senior sixoared shells Tor the cham
ponship OF the ASSOCIATION. There three starters
II wns won by the Wah~sbsums. o. Saginaw, max ns
the fastest tine IN turning race made n
cared boat I'm. 2ss Zephyrs, OF Detroit, second and
43s late waAugas, OF Detroit third
This closed enc OF the successful regattas ever
gwen By the assocntion-
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DOM PEDRO.
HIS BRAZILIAN MAJEsrY's VISIT 20 BLACK
WELLS ISLAND.

HIS BRAZILIAN MAJEsrY's VISIT 20 BLACK
WELLS ISLAND.
Tho Emperor OF Brazil, panied by the yisconde
dc BON Retro, took yesterday carly trip on the
Greenwich street Elevated Railway from Thirty fourth
street to tho Battery and return. HIS Majesty was
very much Interested and enjoyed the novelty of the
situation very mucn. somewhat similar plan has
been presented tor adoption al Rio Janeiro. where
the question OF rapid transit is also in process OF
luton, so that this experimental trip doubly inter
esting TO the distinguished VISITORS
After breakfast His Majesty accompanied by DR..
Souza Fontes, got into q carriage and drove down TO
Twensy-sxih street. whero they embarked for Black
wells Island. On presenting themselves at the Office
and making themselves known they were taken in
charge by the officials. who showed the Emperor and
bis companion through the buildings, explaining their
organization and various uses His Majesty
was very much pleased by the cleanliness
and order that characterized the various To-
sti,utons Dr. Fcntss much pleased with
the hospital arrangements and with the buildings,
especially the small detached ones where the patients
have much purer air than be obtained In houses
where large number Of sick are crowded together.
Doctor Souza Fontes said he here for the ryt
tmo the practical application OF the American system
Of ventilation, which was introduced The hed
hospitals during the war; and which ,he
Doctor considers an admirable system tha. should
be adopted not alone IN hospitals but in
all buildings whero large mum bors OF people in the
habit of assembling. HIS Majesty we'll pleased
with the organization Of the institution under she
charge Of the Department Of Charities and Cor
rection that he devoted the whole interval between
breakfast ana dinner TO their inspection In the even
Ing the Emperor and Empress, accompanied by Dona
Jose1na da Fonseca Costa tho Viconde de BON Retro
and Vice Admiral de Lamare paid visit to waliack's,
to witness Mr.. and Mrs. Florences performance 1.-THE
Mighty Dollar" Their Majestes enjoyed very much
the eccentrcites Of the Hon. Bardwel Sote and Mmo
Glnory. Owing to the shortness OF the notice the
management unable procure the music Of the
Brazilian Hymn. and, therefore, the usual musical
courtesy had be omitted but the boxes occupied by
tho imperial party draped with the American and
Brazilian flags
Their Majcstics have graciousy expr ssed their tn
tcntion TO be present on Saturday evening at the
Academy Of Music tho occasion Of the performance
OF "Romeo and Jucl' for tho benefit Of the Central
Dispensary. This morning the Emperor will pay
visit to the Western Union building order 10 inspect
the American system Of telcgraphng.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Miss Rosina vokes has bcnoAt at the Union Square
Theatre to night
band OF trained Indians will take possession Of tho
boards Of tho Olympic on Monday next
Tho New York Central Dspcnsary has attractive
benefit at tho Academy Of Music saturday evening
Onenbach takes his farewell Of America tonight at
Gimorc's Garden. p s. Gilmore will assist the
occasion.
There will be no matinee at waIack's Saturday
Miss Nellie Cummings Is now one Of the features in
tho cast In the ''Mighty Dollar
The attaches Of the Park Theatre will benefits
this and tomorrow evenings Tonight the stage
hands allies will offer a miscellaneous BILL includ
ing Matilda Heron as Camille, Btjou Heron Meg in
''Brokcn Vows" and Sydney Smith In bur!esque To-
the attaches In front Will offer very attractive
variety programme
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THE ROCKDALE DISASTER.
LIST OF THE KILLED so FAR AS AsCERTAINED-
EXTENT OF The STORM.

LIST OF THE KILLzD so FAR AS AscERTA1NEp-
EXTENT OF THE STORM.
CHICAGO, July 8, 1876.
Dispatches from Dubuque, Iowa, give the following
tho list of those who drowned from tho effect
ofthe storm at Rockdae, Iowa, on Tuesday night
Joseph Becker, Ellen This wife) and two children.
James Pearce Emma (his wifc) and two children.
Peter Becker and five children; also his housekecper
aud her children
Mrs Carry and two children.
John Klasson, wife and five children
reter Knapp. wife and four children.
Mrs Kingsley.
Thomas BlonkIron.
Oliver Benklrou.
NJ II. Bradbury.
Richard Burke.
Mimic Bauer.
Altogether. the scene one TO touch heart OF
stone Thousands OF persons have visited the scene
during tho day. The neighbors, with kindly aiacry
opened their doors such OF tho afflicted
and offered every comfort in their power Tho bodies
of the dead dressed by kind hands and many of
them taken INTO dwellings near by The members OF
the Board OF Supervisors early the ground
working recover dead and give care to tho v-
ing Thirty-one bodies Of the drowned have been
covered. Further search will be continued.
ExTExT THE STORM
A special despatch TO the Journal from Des Moncs,
Iowa, says-'The latest reports show that the
Of Tuesday night extended most OF Central Iowa
counties hfteenpersons killed. and great damage
done to live stock and the crops Considerable
damage wns done TO property At Pcla The railroad
tracks are all right"
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GENERAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH Es.
WASHINGTON, July 9, 1870
THE APPROPRIATIONS.

WASHINGTON July 9, 1870
THE APPROPRIATIONS
The conference on the Legislative and Executive Ap
preparation bill held protracted session this morning,
but failed to agree and the bill will be reported to the
two houses with recommendations that new confer
cnce be appointed.
One o, tho senate members says that I've
OF the three House conferees squarely took
the position to-day that the Senate must
consent tho proposed changes in tho law
regarding salaries and the organization Of tho Civil
Service else the House will refuse any and all ap-
preparations for the several branches OF tho public
covered BY the bill The authority states
that the Senate conicrces offered TO meet the House
half way on the reduction OF the force, and on
other discretionary matters and to leave all questions
OF readjusiment OF salaries to tho next session
after Investigation by joint committee during tho
the salaries thus agreed upon at tho next SOS
sion 10 be retroactive TO the commencement OF tns
fiscal These propositions being declined, and
position assumed which the Senate conferees regard al
cocrcve the Conference terminated in radical dis
agreement the prospects for adjustment Of the
differences between the Houses now ~ dis
couracing as they have been at any time.
THB CHINESE QUESTION.
In tho Senate to-day, Mr. Sargent OF California. n.
troduccd the question OF Chinese immigration, and
alter long debate It was agreed, on tho motion or
Senator Norton TO appoint three Senators TO investt
gate tho character extent and effect of this ramigra
TO this country, tho committee to have power u
visit the Pacific coast.
THE sECRETARYsHIP OF THE TREASURY.
When the Senate assemblies Tomorrow morning, N
eleven O'Clock. Senator Morrill, OF Mainc will submit
his report chairman of tho Conference COMMITTEES
the Legislative. Executive and Judicial Appropra-
tion BILL together with somo remarks concerning IL
and the neral condition of the other pending bills in
conflict He will. within hour or two thereafter,
qualify as Secretary OF tho Treasury.
THE RESUMPTION BILL.
The Committee on Banking and Currency met to-day
and Mr. Gibson asked that further action the
luton for tho repeal OF the Resumption act DO post
poned until tom Mr. Wike who has heretofore
against the resolution asked that further action
bo postponed until Monday, which agreed to- This
regarded favorable for the hna passage o!
the resolution by the committee
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ALABAMA CLAIMS.
wAsHlxGrox. July 6. 1870

wAsHiyGroS. July 6, ls76
In the Court OF Comm issoners OF Alabama Claims TO-
day the following judgments for loss OF personal effects
and wages by the destruction of various vessels
announced =
Case 1o5. william Speigle, Philadelphia. s225 case
l, 1s3 Henry W. Ethcrington, Brooklyn. " T., <62j
case ISl Henry Williams, San Francisco, Cal, $525
!, 's4 Jose ". Vega New Tdris Cal. 5000;
l,,e3. Charles Kesscr. Philadelphia, $+32 so;
l, 1y5 William L. Curtis. san Francisco CaI sj25;
l.sol, Charles Brown Sacramento, CAL S525 rs case
s03 ohm Height. Sacramento Cat. $500; case s22
Anna NJ Flora, Eau Claire. Wis, $3.50
Interest the above tour per cent from date
Of Ina
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FRANCE.

PARTY COMPROMISE IN THE MUNICIPAL BILL.
PARIS, July 6. 1876
At meeting yesterday of the Deputies belonging to
The party OF the Left compromise respecting the Mu
nicipa bill proposed by committee de1ntivcly
accepted by large majority.
RSrrBLIcAx DrssENsioNs.
Differences have ariscc among the members of the
republican deputies the II unicipal bill The mem
bers of the Left who yesterday agreed TO a compromise
the BILL form the group known tho republican
Lett" Another section of tue Left called the 'repub-
lican unon" which under the direct leadership Of
N. Gambetta, held a meeting to-day, and passed a
resolution rejecting the compromise
BorRsoSs AND BoSAPARrisrs GLAD
The journals hostile to rcpubicanism jubilart
over these disscnsons. They declare that confusion
has taken possession o: the republican party now
both the republican Lett and irrcconcabe radicals
are opposed TO NJ. Gambciia
In the Chamber of Deputies at Versailles to-day NJ.
Montjau, in view OF the recen, prosecution OF Les
Dro,s dc rhomme for publishing articles from the pen
pf Henri Eochefort moved the abolition OF the
Df1s52 prohibiting convicts from writing newspaper
articles
Victory
In spite OF the strenuous opposn,on OF Minister Du.
iauer, "urgcncy' was voted for tho motion oy ~.
veas TO IA, nays The Leg,nist aud Bonapartst dep
Ics atstaincd from voting order 10 place the Cow
1nment minority The extreme left checred ON
Inc announcement OF the result
ATTEMPTED AssAssiSArfoS.
Evening papers here mention a rumor that an abof.
live attempt had been made to shoo, the Due DO
Chartres by soldier ~ his res,menl
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TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION.

INDIANS TO BE ADMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
PEILADKLrHJA, July6 1875 y
The sixth annual session OF the Total Abstinence
Union was concluded to-day. report recommend
ing that bands Of Rocky Mountain Indians be admitted
the Union and also Wisconsin indians agreed
tceeram OF congratuIaon sent TO the Archbishop
OF Cincinnati, on tho occasion of his gofon jubilee
Rev Patrick Byrnc, OF Trenton, n. j., was elected
President. and other ofccrs also elected II
decided to bold the next convention on the last We'd
thea adjourn ed ssne die
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hc says the army needs 10 be increased
Does he troops the South than there are
nows Where does he want Them and for what pur'
pose Does be want still 10 punish the eleven states
Is It the purpose TO carry the election IN that way
Then for another Forty millions OF people WV
understand WHY
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
Mr.. BLAINE'S ILLNESS.

AUGUSTA. Ne. July 9, 1876
Mr.. Blaine has been at home eight days so far
there has been special change in his Nervous
prosirator is st the marked characteristic OF his i'll
ness lie rs not ablc 10 leave his and almost
entirely confined bis bed Hts PHI yscian thinks that
II will be many weeks before he Will active
work European .rip Us strongly recommended
soon as his strength is sufficient
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
EFFECTS OF HEAT.

Tho following deaths from sunstroke were reported
yesterday:
John B. King aged forty, OF No. - Irving place.
Michael Coyle. aged twenty nine, OF No. As Market
street. and an unknown man about thirty years
old who found IN the doorway OF No 4S Franklin
street, prostrated by the heat and who died tho
New York Hospital.
Peter Klnk aged thirty eight years. OF No. go West
Eighteenth street. prosiratcd by The heat while
working in brewery
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
MURDEROUS BURGLARS.

Al an early hour yesterday morning the milk store
Of A. r. stas, corner North First and Sixth streets.
Williamsburg vas entered for tho third time by thieves
Yesterday however. in addition TO ropbing. they a.
tempted to kill Mrs sss ss she came down stairs With
the cash box TO open the store Three blows the
head with a cold chisc INJECTING three ugiy but not
serious cuts, and sac was placed hors de combat The
thief or thieves then escaped with, Is said, 500
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
NEW YORK PROHIBITION TICKET.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, July 6, 1915
The State Prohibition Convention met In this city to-
day About twenty delegates were present. and nomi-
mated tho following ticket
For Governor, Hon. William J. Groo, OF Orange
For Lieutenant Governor, Albert y. Brown OF
Niagara.
For Canal Commissioner. shoswcIl Powell, of On.
tario
For State Prison Inspector Elias r. Talbot, of onon-
dac.
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SUICIDE OF A CABINET MAKER.

Leopold Rohmozer, aged hfty-s;x, Of No. 22s Yves
Twenty ninth street, committed suicide by shooting
himself in the abdomen with pistol some time during
Wednesday night Ronmozer about aity.sIx years
old and was engaged IN cabinet making. He is sup
posed to have boon temporarily insane Coroner Volt
man took charge Of the case
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CROPS IN WISCONSIN.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.,, July 8, 1876
The Sentinel publishes reports from nearly every
county in the State, showing the condition OF the
crops II appears that the acreage of wheat Is as
lsreeas usual and that the fields generally promise
well Tho damage from bugs and othcr causes Is con-
fined 10 small areas the WELD will be large Corn
will fall below the average The yield OF oats, barley
and rye promises TO be unusually heavy.
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
A YACHT CAPsIZRD.

OAKvLLE, Ont, July g. 1875
Yesterday evening" during tho heavy gale, yacht
was seen to upset OF tins place. The high
that assistance could be rendered. and IL Is supposed
that all on board we're lost
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
GALE ON LAKE ONTARIO.

SOUTH BAv, Ont. July 9, 1870
heavy gale, with rain. set in here yesterday after
noon and continued until midnight The Montrcal
steamer and propeller into tho bav for shelter
The schooner Catharine was driven ashore from her
anchorage In the bay and vessel is ashore Timber
lslAud to-day
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
ENGLAND.

TIE AGITATION FOR IRISH HOME RULE AND
FESIAS AMNESTY PROGRESS IN PARLrA-
MBNr--cREAr DEPRESSION IN THE COTTON
TRADE.
LoSnoy. July O. 1876
Alta meeting OF the home rulers to-day Mr.. Isaac
Butt member Of Parliament for the city OF Limerick
presiding, II was resolved 10 submit 10 Psshanens .
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
DENMARK AND GREECE.

ROYAL FAMILY VISITS TO ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
COPENHAGEN, July 8, 1876.
The King and Queen Of Greece who have been here
for some time, started for London yesterday.
They expect 10 return in two weeks, when. with tho
Danish royal family, they will visit Russia
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
MR.. MooDY's NEXT WORK.

CHICAGO July 6, 1875
A despatch was received from D. l.. Moody this after
noon dated al South Vernon. VI. IN which ne says
he will be ready 20 commence revival work IN Chi
cago on the list day OF October
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
ATTEMPTED ARSON.

An unknown man poured kerosene oil on the second
door OF No. 10 Centre street last night, and then set
nre to It, but fortunately went out owing to want OF
draught, before any damage was occasioncd.
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
The COTTON TRADE OPPRESSED.

THE COTTON TRADE DEPRESSED.
MANCHESTER July 8, 1874
The Cudrdian to-day says:-''The cotton trade In
the Blackburn district is depressed that general
to short time is stated to be probable meet
ing Of the employers in North and Northeastern Lam
cashire will shortly DO held TO consider proposals
affecting both wages and the hours OF labor"
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
A POLICE CLUBBIsT PUNISHED.
from the London News. juno IA

IFrom Tue London news, JUNO tt
constable IN tho metropolitan police, who had
assaulted with violence break his leg.
yesterday sentenced by the Assistant Judge at the
Mddiescx Sessions to be Imprisoned and kept at hard
labor for twelve mouthA
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
FIRE IN CATHARINE STREET.

are broke out last night at No. II Catharns
street, occupied by c. ". Bates as a dry goods stora
Damage to stock BY and water 81 600; 10 building
ST. O00 Insurance and cause unknown.
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
DAMAGE BY RAINS IN ARKANSAS

LIrrLs Rock. July 9, 1873
The continuous rains OF the past week have caused
considerable damage to property and tho growing
crops The river Is higher than has been since 1885,,
The town Of Argen,a, Tulaski county, Is partially
water.
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| propossl for amnesty to tho r.u,.n. on the ls of

August next
BxTKApI1IoN LAWS AMENDMENT.
In the House Of Commons this afternoon Sir william
Vernon Harcourt iosral, member for the city OF OK
ford, gave notice that he would at early day move
resolution that is expedent to amend the cxtradon
laws to cecsuay provide justice for all except
ing political offences
The New York herald., 1876-07-07
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in tho
temperature for the past twonty four hours. In
parison with tho corresponding date Of last year.
indicated by the Thermometer at Hudnurs pharmacy,
Data
The New York herald., 1876-07-07

SHOUIINV DUO
LONDON. July :, 1875
The Paris correspondent OF the Standard says pr-
va,e solder Of the Eighth dragoons the regimen, or
which the Due de Char,res IS lieutenant colonel,
and which stationed at Nancy approached the Duke
with revolver and Cred two shots at aim. The bull
let's missed their mark, and the immcd
aicly arrested
The New York herald., 1876-07-07

Average temperature yesterday.
40 II.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Baron Won schlozcr, German Minister a. Washing.
ton, arrived last evening At tho Brcvoort House.
Baron dc Overlook Of Anstria and Congressman John
o. whitehousc, Of Poughkecpsc, at the Albemaris
Hotel FIX Congressman Daniel w. svoorhes, of lndi-
nna and Professor j. H. Hahn, OF Detroit, at the
St Nicholas Hotel Captain Samuel 7. Carter, United
States Navy, IS quarsercd N the Grand HoteL T. G.
Juttng United States Consul at Maracaibo, is at the
Now York Hotel. Colonel II. s. McComb, Of Delaware.
and the Bishop Of Saskatchewan at tho Fifth Ave
nue. Hotel Admiral Leon Dejoe, OF Hayti, is regis
tered at the Metropolitan Hotel Benson J. Lossng
Of Chestnut Ridge, N. T. at the Westminster oteL