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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OYYrcE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsnIyGToS, August 24-1 4. N.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OrYrcE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, August al 4. n.
Probabilities.
During Thursday. in the South Atlantic States
higher barometer, cascry to southcry winds,
and clear partly cloudy weather will prevail with
possibly occasional rains the northern and southern
portions
In Tennessee and the Ohio Valley rising barometer
nearly stationary temperature, westerly TO southerly
winds and clear partly cloudy weather. with possibly
occasional light thunder storms
In the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys
rising and higher barometer, warm southcrIy Winds
vecrng TO cool westerly northcriy and generally
clear weather.
In the lake region, rising barometer, excepting tenn
porary fall along the lower lakes and partly cloudy
weather. with cooler westerly winds in the upper lake
region and with warmer southeast to southwest winds
and occasional rains from the lower lakes TO Lake
Huron.
In tho Middle States, rising, followed by slowly fall
ing barometer eastcr'y TO southcrly winds, rising
temperature. partly cloudy weather and occasional
rams.
In New England, rising, followed by falling barome-
ter variable wind, shifting to casicrly or southerly
stationary 10 rising temperature, Increasing cloud
ress and possibly occasional rains
The Ohio River Will continue slowly falling
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tho ceremony took place. TIE bride and groom
stood with their bacrs TO the people and
facing the officiating minister. lie caused them
to join hands; and alter asking them few questions,
TO which tho replies were iraudible, he pronounced
them man and wife. The party then gathered around
the minister who ectured them soundly for half an
hour Among other things he said 10 the bride that
sue should never grumblc at wing TO sew on but
ton. and should never search her husbands pockets
at night when he was asleep, and II he now and then
iioibcd too much beer she must not chide but look
upon him kindly and pass the matter by The bride,
VINO was Miss Annie Patrorus, dressed In short
black dress, with red trimming, white
waist and red spencer trimmed with
gold and coronct OF flowers her bair. The groom,
Henry karer, costumed in black velvet knee
shorts, coat OF the material trimmed with gold
and slashed in front with gold. The bridal party were
similarly costumed. Alter the ceremony tho
party entered large, gav!y trimmed wagon
niIed with the wedding presents OF the bride
These comprised linen Of all kinds, beds. bedding. n
spinning Wheel cradle crockery of all kinds in fact
everything necessary to stock German country
house fine DISPLAY OF fireworks concluded to-day's
entertainment
PLArTEDEursCHE vOLKsFESr.
The harvest festival, which began Jones' Wood
Sunday, reached It's conclusion last evening. Ycster
day afternoon devoted to repetition Of the old
country games which have characterized the festival
each day. In the evening there an exhibition OF
transphrencies of various designs painted for the
casion by Mr. Fritz Never. Fireworks Tyrolevn songs
and dancing completed the round Of pleasures
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VISITING FRENCH MECHANICS.l

The French steamship LAmerique arrived yesterday
morning from Havrc after good passage and among
the passengers fifty sixty French trades.
and mechanics which have been sent by the
French government to inspect tho Centennial Exhibi.
ton in order 70 make report Of the
progress in each separate branch of manufacture On
their arrival here they met by committee
representing the leading French citizens Of
New York, which gave them warm
ception. After the usual delay appertainlng
10 the examination and change OF baggage
the Reception Committee escorted the entire party
Ancelns Hotter, South Fifth avenue. where each OF
the visitors presented with printed copy Of
address OF welcome The visitors
markably intelligent lot OF people, and rep.
resent nearly every branch OF French manu-.
facture The President OF the party is NJ. Nardi,
jurist, and the names of the other gentlemen are
After the reception in south Filth avenue they were
escorted by the Reception Committee to No. l49
Biecoker street. where gcmcnts have been made
for their accommodation. A cw Of the visitors went
Philadelphia last evening, but the majority Will
not take their departure before Monday morning On
Sunday afternoon the French citizens of New York
will tender the visitors banquet al Jones Wood.
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THE GERMAN FESTIVALS.
CONCLUSION OF THE HfssIAN AND PLATT
DEUTCHs vOLKsFFST.

CONCLUSION OF THE RUSSIAN AND PLArr
pEUTcHE voLKsFEsT.
Yesterday was the last OF the IIessian festival at
Hamilton Park. From the moment tho gates
were thrown open until long after mid
night the immense crowd turned hither and
tbithcr as amusement after amusement was presented
Dancing ia the pavilion constant. and the games
and sports of the previous days were continued The
tasteful dec ora,ons of tho park were undtr The
direction Of f.. A. Grasson. Napoleon's prison
of iatnshohc received its share Of attention. while
the captive monarch himself IN his snowy uniform
and attended by hrs guards, was followed Wherever he
went by a curious throng party OF German gym
nasts calling themselves the Praorus family attracted
considerable attention by some clever performances.
There wcro many mimic professions comm cmorativc
OF historical events in ancient Hcssia. One the
chasing of a man dressed white through tho park,
nv "A confused mass OF mon, women boys. soldiers and
musicians IL VAS called the "Chnsc OF tho Chance-
Tor and was intended to represent the
chase and capture of Hessian Minis
ter OF state, who proved traitor, many
years ago Woe to any that got in ihe way OF The
chase with this anu kindred ampscmcnts the day
was spent During the evening display Of fireworks
wa. gwen. and the statues oi Goddess OF Liberty, ="
America "DIc wacht an Rhein" and ''Hcssia"
were dispIayed under "A calcium light.
the event OF the day. however. marriage in the
costume Of tho oIdcn time large platform had been
erected In one part Of the garden, and upon this
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KANSAS DEMOCRATS.

TOPEKA, August %, 1875
The Democratic State Convention met here at two
p NJ General c. W. Blair elected permanent
President and H W. Moore Secretary Resolutions
were adopted indorsing the St. Louis platform and
candidates, and pedgng the nominees Of the Convcn-
ton to rigid economy in state affairs. committee
was then appointed to confer with she State Commit
tee of the independent reform party the Convsn
ton adjourned till eight Y. NJ
on rcxssembling tho com mttee to confer with a
committee of tho grecnback party reported agree
mcnt the basis OF the withdrawal the part the
creeuback party of their ticket The Convention then
nominated by acclanation John Martin, OF Topeka
Governors Mr.. Beals for Lieutenant Governor; NJ. c.
south Treasurer. Mr. Sheldon tor Auditor and Mr.
Barrett for Superintendent OF Schools. With the
exception Of Mr. Martin, tho above candidates
tho greenback ticket The balance oil the ticket will
be composed OF democrats.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Colonel Sim has new bill for the Olympic.
splendid bill will be presented at Gllmores Garden
tonight
Max Marezek is the composer of all tho music OF the
forthcoming spectacle at Niblos.
Albert Weber has DR.. Gustave Salter, a magnificent
pianist to represent him ilmore's Garden night
Mile. Lcontno Mcndes, American singer, has
gained the first musical honors at the Conservatorie,
Paris another example of American talent on the other
sido OF the Atlantic.
Mr. and Mrs Florence, who have been creating such
a successful sensation at Walack's Theatre for
couple of mouths past will give their first matinee OF
the mighty Dollay on Saturday next
Mr. Jerome Hopkins been obliged to give up
many OF his summer engagements in the concert line
owing to the illness Of his wife The lady IT, at last
counts seriously ill., and trust that the eminent
musician will deprived OF such worthy helper
In his misson OF art
Mr. George G. Boniface after brief New York en-.
gagsment, commencing ncxt Monday, will start Off ON
a starring tour with first class company, with new
play call Americans Gold written expressly for Mr.
Bouiface by NJ Gustave Pitou Mr. Boniface is one OF
our most popular actors.
Miss Louise Heath Mrs Brick Pomeroy, Will give a
limited season OF Shakspcrean representations Mt the
Academy OF Music, beginning October 16 She is
spoken OF by those who her in previous
dcavor lady Of exceptional talent and will be sup
ported by strong company.
Miss Emil Leicester is to bring ou, another pupil in
opera Mss Marie Bcncnclcy Azuano in al Trova
torc'' The Boston Advertiser, in speaking OF Miss
Bcnchcley says:"t will be reasonable to expect the
very best results from Miss Benchelcy artist.
Another great contralto on the lyric stage viii be
priceless boon to the musical public MISS Benchelcy
sings in Saratoga during the coming month by request
of pcrsopn friends
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PORTUGAL.

rHH FINANCIAL sITUATIoN-PRoBADLE HEAVY
DRAFT OF GOLD COIN FROM THE BANK OF
ENoLAND-ENERGETIC ACTION OF THE LIS
BON BANKS.
LONDON, August %, 1876.
Tho Ffndncier to-day says:"The Portuguese govern
mcnt apparently consider the situation still very
certain 1t is stated that they have ordered the trans
mission Of 81, Ooo, 900 in gold coin in addition to
the $500 900 received at Lisbon yesterday The above
amount therefore, will probably be Withdrawn from
the Bank of England soon"
The Tunes says:-we learn by telegraph despatch
received yesterday that the Portuguese banks have
made such energetic efforts their stability
that the greater number OF them will not require TO
avail themselves OF the months delay in the pay
ment of bills granted by decree of the government
few DAYS since
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w WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

TNOW OON NC0OCRN SONECoTONOCNt u
WASHINGTON, August 20, 1876.
WHY EMORY sToRRs WAS SELECTED TO PROSE-
CUTE THE wHrsKEy THIEVES.
Attorney General n Taft in reply to an inquiry made
of him relative to the employment OF Mr. Emory
Storrs Of Chicago assistant counsel to aid District
Attorney Bangs in the final and impartial
prosecution OF the whiskey frauds determined
by the President weeks since,
says that after long consultation and investigation OF
the pending and semi com promised cases, he found
that Mr.. Stoors, from his experience and knowledge
obtained while assisting to prepare for trial
the most important OF fraud ana cor
rupton In Chicago, would be likely to prove Of
great value to the government in faithfully
prosecuting them to the end now that many OF the
obstacles heretofore existing removed Foremost
among these the enemies Of the President in
cases. and the Attorney General thought he
ought to start right in selecting one who
was friendly TO tho President faithful
upright and able. These requirements Mr.. S,orrs is
believed to nlL His first Instructions proceed
at to correct and complete the record of those
who supposed TO have immunity by oil testi-
mony given to the government THIS has not been
done, and everything is very unsatisf factory. Some
having been set down as not to be prosecuted
and others with nominal penalties. fifty cases remain
ing unsettled oy MT. brlstoW. me IcSor0 m"ss w
made TO show, as It does not now what is the real
status OF these cases Mr.. Storrs Is also in
strutted to bring suit against the leading per-
charged with crime. Mr.. Jake Rhecm to
pecunarily for tho United States He is
said TO be the principal and most cupable offender,
having made the distillers and others pay him, as
alleged hundreds OF thousands Of dollars all of which
he has put his pocket, TO tho tune of over
half million and Is now consequently rich He was
let Off at hrst but finally mulcted by tho Judge IN
o small fine and short Imprisonment He was the
central and influential figure among the prosecuted.
TORS expected by the administration, account Of
his known ability and energy to press to close all OF
the which have been simply bung!ed up
TO this and his activity will, 1t is thought,
enable District Attorney Bangs TO place the true
struction upon tho whskcy cases. well
bring to justice the guilty persons imp
Gated. The whole prosecution, earnestly
nauSurated, will assume broader proportions than
merely its technical treatment, and will give rso to
developments Of considerable political significance 1t
is regarded here the commencement Of the Prcs.
dents campaign to vndicatc himself fully by vigor
pursuit OF those he had in view when he wrote tho
sententious order, 'Let no guilty man escape"
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SILVER.

A SLIGHT ADVANCE IN PRIcE-sMALL ALLoT-
MENTs IN INDIA BILLS.
LONDON, August 2S, 1875.
Tho Fynancier says silver yesterday was dealt in at
SD per ounce There demand for tho East, while
the supplies here very small.
Most OF the other journals continue quote silver at
5l4d.
The Echo's financial articles quotes silver nomnally,
SGD.
OF theendors for $500 coo in bills India, received
at the Bank Of England to-day. only $4,000 were al
lottcd mainly to Calcutta. Tenders on Calcutta at Is
Sd per rupee will receive In iull No allotmcnts will
bc made below that price.
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THE PROHIBITION PARTY.

CONNECTICUT PRoHIBITIoNIsTs NOMINATE A
STATE TICKET-DR CUMMINGS FOR Gov
ERHoR.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, August %. 1870
Tho prohibition party OF this State nominated the
following State ticket to-day
For Governor Joseph Cummings D. D., lato Pres-
dent OF the Wesleyan University; Tor Lieutenant Gov
crnor G. r. Rogers of New London for Secretary Of
State r. p. Cowles, OF New Haven; for Comptroller,
John A. Rockwell, Of Jcwett City; for Treasurer, H. A.
Dean OF Falls Village.
Presidential electors were also nominated, and c. S.
Harrington, of Middlctown nominated for Con-
gress from the Second district.
the resolutions adopted condemn both tho great
parties demand that whiskey be broken up and
that faithful officers who reforming abuses be
tanla od
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ENGLAND.
A SHARP CONTEST EXPECTED FOR pIsRAHL1's

A SHARP CONTEST EXPECTED FOR pIsRAHLI's
VACANT SEAT IN PARLIAMENT
LONDON. August %, 1870
close contest is expected at the election in Buck
inghamshre all the vacancy caused by the elevation
of Mr. Disrac to the pcerage between Mr.. Fremantle
conservative, and Hon. Rupert Darlington, who has
Just issued an address to the liberals
APrREHESDsD FAILURE AN YiRx.
The Times correspondent at Northampton tele-
graphs that there great anxiety among the leading
coal and iron firms in South Stanordshre in conse-
quence of the bills Of another great iron making con-
in the Cleveland district having been returned
Circumstances leave little hope OF . failure being
avoided.
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GENERAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH.


WASHINGTON, u. c., August %, 1875
NEGOTIATING THE NEW LOAN.
The negotiation OF the four and half per
loan tho subject OF attention by Secretary Morrill,
during the greater portion OF the business hours Of tho
day. The representatives of tho banking firms more
deeply interested in the placing Of the loan in
consultation with the Secretary; bnt tho conference
adjourned this evening without anything definite hnv
ing been DONE There great probability that the loan
will DO disposed OF tomorrow.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.

FoUB PERSONS KILLED BY BREAKING BRIdGR.
JACKSON, Miss, August %, 1876
An accident to the south bound passenger train
tho New Orleans and Jackson Railroad occurred near
Tugaoo, eight miles OF here. at O'Clock this
morning A bridge gave way, making a complete wreck
of the train -Four persons were killed and sixteen
wounded, fvc or six seriously Very heavy rains
yesterday afternoon and last night raised the creek
unusually high and suddenly, and doubt, weakened
the foundation OF the bridge
Some OF the passengers lost their baggage.
VIII send list OF killed and wounded as OBJ
tanned
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CUBA.

THE NEW SPANISH LoAN-MEETING OF THB
SUBSCRIBERS IN HAVANA.
HAVANA. August %, 1876
There has been published here list Of the sub
scribcrs in this city to the national loan for the
benefit Of the island of Cuba amounting Oo0
The subscribers to meet the 3lst inst, before
the Captain General for the purpose Of celebrating on
the basis for conducting this loan and to name dele
gates who to proceed to Spain in connection with
he same
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CATHOLIC SINGING SOCIETIES.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AssoCIATroN-T
.PAPAL BENKDrcrIoS.
BALTIMORE, August %. 1876.

BALTIMORE, August 49, 1876
requiem mass was sung the Church OF the Four
teen Holy Martyrs O'Clock ihis morning by the
Caecian singing societies for the rcpose Of the souls Of
the deceased members OF the society. Al ten O'Clock
pontifcal nigh sung at the Cathedral
Bishop Booker, OF Wilmington, Del, officiating. ~
three VI. all the societies assembled II convention
P:oicssor Itngcnburgcr, of Milwaukee, presiding Tho
Secrctarys report shows increase during the past
year OF o9s members and twenty parish choirs Three
censors were appointed, to whom all music should be
referred before used by any society.
The President reappoinicd all the old officers.
A cable despatch was received from the Pope giving
the society paternai benedicton.
Buffalo was selected AS the next place OF meeting.
Tonight there was grand concert BY the members
Of the society ~ 81 Jamss church
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HUNGARY.

RESIGNATION OF THE HUNGARIAN MINISTER OF
COMMERCE.
LONDON, August %. 1876.
despatch to the Daily Ne,cs from Pesth, saws the
Hungarian Minister OF Commerce, Simongi, has re-
signed because ne dsapproves of the terms upon which
the Austro Hungarian compromise was rearraaged
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ESCAPE FROM SING SING.

james Johnson convict at Sing Sing Prison, cs.
capped that institution Friday evening. He had
bceh for some time past nng tho post OF runner in
the warden's office and the habit Of remaining
out cell after the other inmates had been secured
for the day. When sought for TO he locked up the
evening named he had disappeared
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PREPARATIONS FOR THE FUNERAL soLEMNTTIEs
New ALBANY, August 90 1876
The citizens of this place have made extensive prcpa.
ratious for the reception Of the body OF the. late
Speaker Kcrr which will arrive Mt twelve clock to-
night when will Immediately be taken in charge by
committees from Masonic and other civic bodies
nj ne rotunda of the Court House, which is drapcd
in mourning from the dome to the ground floor, inter
twincd with American flags, cvergrccns and flowers.
An elegant caafalque is placed immediately under the
dome.
The remains will lie state in tho building until to-
morrow evening, at five CLOCK when they will be
moved tho residence Of the late Speaker, Upper
Main street. where they will hin until Friday after
noon at three O'Clock, when the funeral services Will
take place.
/. is expected that Governor Hendricks. Senator
Mcdonald aud number Of other distinguished ciii-
OF the State and Kentucky will be present at tbs
funeral Friday. The military staff at the headquar-
crs Of The Army Of the South at Louisville has sgni
fed It's intention 10 be present at the funeral and
has assigned position in the procession All the
fed their intention to be present General b. f. Serb
ner has been named rs chief marshal
The Mayor OF New Albany has extended invitations
to the members OF the city governments Of Louisville
and Jefersonville, and also to all the
civic and military organizations of these
two Cities JOIN IN paying the last
tribute OF respect the distinguished statesman. No
the history Of this city has attracted the
attention OF tho people much Mr.. Kerr uni
vcrsay regarded with the highest respect by all the
rift1e
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FRANCE.

0ANBErTA UNPOPULAR WITH THE BKLLEvILLE
RADICALS.
PARIS, August "a, 1876
The radicals of tho Belleville district of Paris are
circulating petitions requesting Gambea to resign
the he holds in the Chamber of Deputies their
representative.
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BATTING MILL DESTROYED.

LOWELL, Mass, August %, 1876.
Josiah Buffers batting mill entirely destroyed
by fire this afternoon. Tho loss the building and
machinery which are fully insured, is estimated at
$40 600
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THE WEATHER. YESTERDAY.

The following record Will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty four hours In com
harrison with the corresponding date OF last year. as in
d,cated by the thermometer At Hudnuts pharmacy
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ACCIDENT TO ROSA BoNHEuR.

LONDON, August "a, 1876.
The Standards Paris despatch reports that Rosa Bon.
heur the distinguished artist thrown from a
rage while riding in tho country and received
Injuries
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COLLISION NEAR MoNTpELuER--A LADY Sc
vERELY INJURED.

MONTPELIER, Vt. August g. 1876.
collision occurred this evening East Montpc-
lier on the Mont pciicr and Wells River Railroad be-
tween tho mail train from Wells River and the upward
bound freight train. Both engines were completely
wrecked and several passengers injured Mrs. Long
lev Montpelier, sustained severe internal Injuries
The road will be cleared by daylight