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The New York herald., 1876-03-14
LECTURE ON ROBERT BURNS.

Mr. Hosea B. Perkins delivered interesting and
instructive lecture last evening at the Methodist Eps
copal church on Washington Heights. HIS subject was
the 'e and Character of Robert Burns" and he was
listened to by large and attentive audience composed
OF the leading residents the Heights The lecturer
described Burns as a truthful delineator OF human
character and passions and contrastcd his writings
with those OF Shelley and Others who are not always
truo TO nature. Burns strained his muse to
create an effect On tho contrary, the emotions and
phases Of the human heart were given in lines so near
the truth they ecitcd response from all nations
ha wing knowledge OF his tongue. The English
man. the Welshman and the lrshman found him
poet and were thrilled by his songs as we'll
as the Scot Here In America the genius of Burns was
naturally admired, and his writings as familiar
household words Tho character of Burns was essen
tally democratic He never euolgized n despot nor
ntoned anthems to a tyraut, while he was always de-
voted to the cause the people and loved TO sing for
the lowly and the meek The proceeds OF the lecture
will 20 toward aiding the Washington Heights LADIES'
AacO
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE.

THE CONDITION OF THE SOUTH EDUCATION
ALLY, RELLGIousLY AND FINANCIALLY, AS
SEEN BY A souTHERNEn--A FRIENDLY CRITIC
ON MR. NoRDHoFF's LETTERS.
Two weeks ago the Rev. Dr. Lee. formerly President
of Clark University, Atlanta, Ca, an institution
founded and maintained by the Methodist Episcopal
Church North, TO this city plead in behalf OF
the religious and educational institutions Of the South
especially those sustained by the Frecdmen's Aid So
ciety of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Last week
he briefly addressed the Methodist Preachers Assoca
ton Of this city and invited give his expert
cnccs more in detail In his address yesterday he re-
fcrred to some things that slightly contradictory
OF what he called tho very excellent letters written to
the HERALD by Mr. NordhoG. He said could easily
be that two sides Of the picture could exist and
Mr. Nordhon see only That gentleman confined
himself especially to places tho limo oi rail-
road travel, while the speaker, as circuit and station
preacher and presiding elder had the In
terror well as the railroad centres. He claimed
that Mr. Nordhon made basty and special
visit to tho South, while Le born
aud reared the South and eight years past has
been laborIng in Georgia minister representing no
Methodist Episcopal Church He bad he said, the in
tcrests OF the white people Of the south as much at
those OF the negroes Mr. Nordho said that the
negroes Georgia owned 81 900 600 worth OF property
but the colorcd people OF South Carolina and
two other states own much moro than that Most OF
this property had been secured 70 them through the
influence Of the Northern white teachers and preachers
AMI residents The Southern people would not know
ingly or willingly sell acre of land to the coiored
people The crimes and attempts that had been
charged upon the southern people against the freedmen
and their Northern white teachers Mr. Nordhon de-
scrlbes as having taken place II nj ALL eight
years ago, and were, as he alleged, the outgrowth
OF the
AxxosrrIEs EScENnERgp ~ WAR
Br Lee pointed out a case that occurred less than
one wear alo where threats 20 destroy her school aud
drive her out OF the place were made against an Ii
nois teacher who was located AT place which he
would not name only seven miles from al important
railroad town. by various influences and encourage
mcnts this lady was induced TO remain unt the school
term closed when she lcit the place There arc
many places not more than twenty miles
back from the railroads, where the colorcd
men don't yet know they are free. The 0rangers
the labor Of the State and have fixed the prices
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
CHESS.

The grand tournament at the Cafe International will
commence on Monday next and will DO the most i'm
porant event in American chess which has taken place
since the Chess Congress OF 1851 large number Of
first class players have entered the lists and in view
Of the approaching Centennial Congress much interest
Is NANTES cd as TO tho relative rank the contestants
will take rhe nrst prize will be at least $l00 and
there will three others of smaller value The games
will be played terms, and among the entries
are Mr.. George Mckenzie who has enjoyed
for so many years the honors OF the
American championship; Mr. Bird, the celc
bratcd English player; Mr. James Mason, regarded
BY many as second to player in the country; Mr
AIbcroni we'll known Tor his brilliancy Of play; Dr.
Barnett the champion OF Brooklyn; Mr.. Deimar who
has held prominent position IN American chess Tor
the past ten years: the Mr.. Perrin; Mr. Bren
zngor who has not played OF late, but has consented
10 rc-enter the lists this OCCASION and some rising
Young players who VIII measure their strength with
those mentioned above The match system adopted
IN Wen ma will be used each player contcsng match
of the best two games in three with each Of the Others
drawn games counting one-nalf TO each II by the AID
Of draws the score reaches two ana two each
onc-half n match.
The New York herald., 1876-03-14

cerned fresh spirit however, seems 10 be aroused
among them by the recent meeting al the rooms OF the
tended celebration should be carried ont and appointed
ncommiee TO organize plans for the same ana secure
the necessary funds
Your correspondent of the few "English
speaking" people from distance who attended tho
immense gathering al Hyde Park last september, and
heard the Eve great Welsh cholrs compete the sing
ing OF Handeps "Let Us Break Their bonds Asunder
and Mendelssohn's "Rise Up, Arise wholly
tanned by any orchestra rendering them In a style
which was pronounced by Mr. Carl Zerrahn of Boston,
and by Mr.. James > Pearce, OF your city wholly un-
exccled by any choral singing they had ever heard in
America on the Continent OF Europe, or IN England
The only choir they had ever listened to that could
compete with these that OF their own nationality
which Caradog had led TO London AT The time oil the
nrst great Worlds Exposition
II would be a thousand ptcs that the proposed com
petition should fail of absolute success IL Is one IN
which not only all people musically inclined must take
deep interest and especially those musicians oil great
culture who endeayorlng TO awaken ana tram
national and appreciation for the highest music
but IL should hold less powerful attraction for the
student of social science dosirous of asccrtanng anu
following out he best means for the elevation of the
poorer aborng classes II is to be remembered that
the men and women who compose these great choirs-
and there not less than 900 participants IN the
magnincenty rendered classical music during those
two days at HYDE Park-are all coal miners or their
wives and children. They have opportunity to be
anything else than poor and the present suspension
in that very part Of the coal field in which they live
directly around and above Scranton-must make them
poorer SO II is 10 be hoped that public interest enough
will be felt among the wealthier classes OF their people
resident other States and localities TO induce them
subscribe with liberality sufficient TO mako the pro-
posed unique and competition one most
successful features OF next summers celebration The
chors promise TO give not only some OF the best cas-
music specimens OF their ancient national airs
the music OF the bards who in their day rivalled tho
minstrcls OF Provence The Esieddod OF last Septcm-
bcr was opened by Tho rendition Of one OF these ma
tonal with chorus and later, Welsh brass band
from Plymouth gave another, "The March Of the Men
OF Harlechn II the two be fair specimens Their ma
tioual music will form by the least attrac-
tive feature of their programme programme which
promises 10 equal In interest any other single attrac-
tion promised Tor the Centennial summer.
The New York herald., 1876-03-14

vvould g,vo ,iroo for the formation OF party spirit
They had the result OF the Council IN tner nanus 10,
month"; and the body OF the church was iamlnar win
H. Those who had not read The decision oil he coun-
Gil had before them for the previous twentylour hours
a careful gest OF the whole matter prepared oy one
in whom they all had perfect confidence. The hrst
statement was that the church protests against the ac
ton of the Comedian action wnich was no1 ohiy
in violation OF Congregational pohiy but in
the face of itself In regard 10 tue resolutions
also thought the church was fully prepared TO act
His continuance tho Congregational Church DE-
pen,led upon whether otner churches Throughout the
country should concar IN the protest or not
Judge Van Cot sad-The Council affirmed certain
prnciples which are enumerated IN the preamble Are
the principles affirmed IN conformity with Congre-
gatIonal usage understand t II not in conformity
with Congregational usage and law, as We under
stand II,
That Is the whole matter put forth In the preamble
and resolutions submitted to this meeting. The
speaker argued against postponemenL as the result
OF the Council had been in the hands of members Tor
more than n month. We are not going out into the
streets 10 collect small knots to cook up DIVISION
between the church and the pastor. (Applause.l II
there is division IN this church. want TO know II,
and | want TO know what the division is | think the
time has come for "A settlement without postponement
OF the question whether we are united church or a
divided one, and II We are divided church, TO know
just what the point OF division is
Mr. Whttemore attempted to mako some reply to
the remarks OF Mr. Van Cott, but his voice was COM
pletely drowned by cries Of Question" Question"
and general uproar which ensued.
Tho question upon the amendment was put and lost
Dr.. Storrs then read the preamble by sections and
they scVeray adypted.
The Moderator then read the first resolution. A
rising called for and the resolution carried
yeas rs, nays 20
Brother Whlttomorc interrupted the taking OF the
with-"Mr Moderator, am so satisfied that those
resolutions variance ana so omisreprescnt"-
Cries Of Order. y
The Moderator-rhe vote is being taken, and no de-
bate rs IN order.
The second resolution then put and carried by a
rising vote--ycas 3d. nays IA The question then
up the adoption oI the preamble and resolu-
tions as whole.
Brother Van Cott said that IL he had been under
stood having cast any reflection against Brother
Foreman he had not intended and cheeriuiy with
drew any such remarks. (Appauscl
The vote the entire document was then taken and
adopteG-yeas 40, nays %
Brother Hatch then moved that the address of the
pastor delivered on sunday and the document adopted
at this meeting be printed The motion was carried
and the needing was adjourned.
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

day or two since the police authorities OF Hamp-
stead received information that about twenty
OF the Codstream and Grenadier Guards respectively
had arrived by the underground railway at tho SWISS
Cottage station, St Johns Wood, aud were repairing
20 n ncld where Codstrcam and a Grenader were 10
nght Tor a certain amount Of stakes Two bodies oi
constabcs numbering each, were sent IN the direc
ton of West End and Chids Hll and at the Cock and
Hoop IN the former locality, party came up with
tho soldiers after tho battle had been begun but had
been relnqulshcd Tor time, as the police were re-
ported 20 be the track OF the party. Inspector
Woodland, who eventually had nearly thirty men under
him, spoke temporarily 10 some OF the guArdsmcn,
telling them would bc bis duty to suppress any at
tempt Of breach OF the peace Afier waiting con
siderable time tho soldiers pcrceiving there was no
chance OF tho 0ght coming OF, abandoned tho idea OF
having iL-Spoiti ting and Dramatic Nclos, Feb. ~.
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
DIED.

BAKgR. On Monday, March 13, JoHS FREDERICK,
youngest OF James II. and Sarah r. Baker, aged 4
years month and days
Funeral on Wednesday, at ono P. NJ, from residence
31t East 37th st.
BAxks--At Yonkcrs, on March 10, ANNA infant
daughter OF Warren and Mary A Banks.
Funeral services from the residence OF her parents,
on Ashburton avenue on Wednesday, 18th nst al
three T. NJ.
BYRSE-March H. OF consumption, WILLIAM IL
BYHNg, aged u years, months and ~ days
Relatives aud friends invited 10 attend the tun-
eral from the residence OF HIS parents 35i East lzih
st., on Tuesday, the i4tl inst, ~ two O'Clock.
CArLviELD --On March IL. 1876, OWN CArLPiKLD,
native OF larkncld county Longiord. ireland
Relatives ana friends Of the family are invited 70 az
tend the inncrai from his late res dcnce NO o "es'
18th st . on "Wednesday. at two O'Clock T. ~
CLARK--On sunday, March IL, HENRY . CLARR, IN
tho 33d year Of his age.
The roIalyes and irends o. tho Iamy, also Ino mem
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
FUNERAL OF VICTOR BISHOP.

The funeral OF the late Mr. Victor Bishop took place
yesterday from his late residence, No. Al West Tenth
street. Al half-past O'clock the time announced
for the ceremony, a large number of the deceased
genteman's relatives and friends in attendance.
The service conducted by the Rev. Tutte smith,
of the Fifty seventh street Episcopal church, who also
were Messrs John J. Murphy, Robert Friedrichs,
Conrad Broker, Jr., C. +. Morris William ii, Earle N.
Pope A. T. Hodenpye and {. Lasalle. The remains
were enclosed In handsome casket with silver mount
ings The loral offerings we're numerous and OF great
beauty being made up chiefly OF lilies, roses ana vio
lets At the close OF the the funeral cortegc
sci out for Greenwood Cemetery, whero the romans
will be Inferred
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
MUSIC AT THE CENTENNIAL.

PHILADELPHIA, March o, 1876.
One plan project for adding the interest Of tho
Centennial celebration crowds close upon another
that some OF those best worth knowing are crowded
into the background Noceably is this the case
Of the great choral festival proposed by The Welsh
people In their successful national Eistcddfod held
Hyde Park last summer While tho choral societies
among the miners have stood ready 10 do their part
there has bccn until within the last few days ,tlc
interest shown by tho wealthicr members OF the welsh
nationality scattered throughout tho Union and es
pccIay In this city although usually hoy onthusi
asc 10 proyerb wherever their pride Of race Is con.
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
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STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

During a heavy thunder shower about hvo o'clock
yesterday morning, large barn belonging TO Mr..
Wcisrnbcr at Rochelle Park on the Midland Railroad,
was struck by lightning and destroyed by Ore. A
horse two wagons and lot Of grain were destroyed
The total loss is about 81 600 large Tree standing
near the barn was shivcred into spinters The rain
was very heavy In the noighborhood and the lightning
.vus tcrridc
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
A CLEVER CAPTURE.

Yesterday morning Police Officer Nash, OF Union
Hll New Jersey, captured James Day. alias 'Poodle"
Day late of New Orleans who was indicted eighteen
months ago by tho Grand Jury OF Hudson county for
atrocious assault on Alexander Francis, saloon
keeper on Paterson av., West Hobokcn He VIII be
held for trial Thomas O'Brien, accomplice OF
poodle" In tho assault question, Is now serving his
sentence OF threo years the State Prison at Trenton.
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
THE RAID ON HACKMEN.

most unrcIentng war is being waged by tho Jersey
City police on New York hackmen who cross the
ferryboats 10 solicit passengers FRANK Cusack
arrested yesterday morning. taken before Justice Davis
nd fined
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
A RAILROAD THIEF.

Timothy Sheehan, one OF the gang OF thieves who
have been operating on the Eric Railway in Jersey
CITY, was brought before Justice DAVIS yesterday aud
charged with breaking and entering The shops at the
west end OF the Bergen Tunnel. He was also charged
with committing an assault and battery on George
Headden. the night watchinan, who detected him in
the act Of carrying on bag OF tools. Ho was commit
cd for trial
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
WILLING TO FIGHT ANYBODY.

George Rookie has Withdrawn the money deposited at
the Clipper Office for the purpose OF making glove
match with John Dwycr The men could not agree
the city in which tho glove light to take place.
Rookie that he is ready to ngnt any man Of
$50 pounds with without gloves for 81, 900 or
sI 500 a side and has his money ready TO deposit
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
THE SPANISH ENGINEERS.

The detachment of Spanish engineers, which has been
in this city several days under command OF Colonel
Juan Marin left tho Grand Central Depot at hafpast
seven O'Clock yesterday morning for Philadelphia
The detachment was accompanied by Don Juan Morphy
spanish Consul Mt Philadelphia Colonel Lopez Fabra,
Chief of the Spanish Centennial Commission, and
eral of our Spanish citizens
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
ANOTHER CENTENARIAN GONE.

Martha McGuirk, nged 1O6 years, died on the llth
inst at ST. Joscphs Home for the Aged, Fifteenth
street near Seventh avenue The deceased n
tive of ireland aud had been in the Uucd States forty
years Up TO within two weeks OF her death her gen.
era health was fair and her faculties but little
i'm mpaIred by her extreme age.
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
THE PATERSON SILK FAILURE.

All tho creditors OF Tilt h Son, the Paterson silk
Manufacturers have signed an agreement to accept
sixty cents dollar except Mr.. William Ryle, who
is a creditor 10 the extent Of $40 O00 In the mean
500 employees Of the Phcnix mill, who were sud
denly thrown out OF work by the closing OF tho place,
are anxiously trusting that the settlement Will be made
so that operations may be resumed. Unless all tho
creditors agree to the compromise the establishment
will have to be thrown into bankruptcy.
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
A CENTENNIAL CANVASS.
To THE EDITOR OF TIM HERALD

To THE EDITOR HERALD
Now, while the people OF this country, irrespective
of party stand abashed at the awful sorrowfu revca
tions brought TO light in the OF General Belknap,
who trusted and, the people supposed, hon
est, faithful public officer, think 1t IN order, and
right they possess for the people, through the public
press present their ideas and offer remedy and
healing bams for public peculation. While the ship
of state is hcaving and pitching to and fro through
something TO calm the storm Therefore l nom
mate william NJ Evarts, New York's popular
son, for the Centennial candidate for President.
He needs introduction by tho HERALD 10 its
many readers To the American people Honest,
capable, man of the people respected by them, he
stands Today one OF the host representatives
OF true craftsmanship If tho republican party at Cn
cinnati the 18th day OF June next, will drive the
politicians to the wall; thrust out every who is
manipulating state delegations in his own inter-
est and place William NJ Evars upon its ticket its
candidate the whole world will applaud its action, and
all conservative men, independent of party, in evcry
State in this Union will say, This rs man whom we
can and will support" Like wdfre would his name
blaze all this country for with Mr.. Evarts as the
candidate OF the Cincinnati Convention the people
would triumphantly elect him. Selected as the Cen
tennial orator let him be selected the Centennial
Presidential candidate and let the people now, at the
beginning OF national history, demand that
such men as no shall be placed in Office.
NEW YORK, March s. 1870 CENTENNIAL.
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT.

An entertainment, consisting OF boxing and wrest-
ling, is announced to take place at HIPS Theatre on
Thursday afternoon Besides the amateur and profess
siopal performers that will be present, two young
women will don the mttens and do their best TO please
~
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
EVENING SERVICES.

In the evening there was large meeting In the
Madison avenue hall, but no overflow meeting. Mr..
Moody however, held private meeting at Association
Hall for the benefit Of nquircrs and young converts
and was not present al the Hppodrome meeting, which
was conducted by Mr.. Sankey. Rev. Mr. Saunders
addressed the assemblage and took for his text
Luke, Xxi, o-.I will follow thee, but let
me first go and bid them farewell which
are at home at my house" His address was
principally the necessity OF accepting Christs word
ut once and without delay lie said that many Chris
tians were lost the habit OF procrasiinaton and
OF making futile TO themselves for their delay
in accepting Christ They say they think they
doing about right and try to be satisfied with their
spiritual condtion but 1t this matter OF being about
right which IS the rock which the majority OF those
who ought TO come to the Lord split The people who
are always intending TO do right unfortunately gen.
orally slip up
Mr. Sankey sang the hymn 'Thero were ninety and
nine who safely lay In the shelter OF the fol-" " and the
meeting concluded with bencdictlon by Mr.. Sapkcy.
There were prayer meetings for ttrce-quartcrs Of
hour anerward and the inquiry rooms were we'll filed
with seekers after spiritual know ledge.
The New York herald., 1876-03-14
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED.

NrssBAUN-FEDER. .-BERxHARDr NrssBAuM 10 SARAH
FEpKR Oldest daughter Of II FEEDER, Of this city. No
cards.
scorELp-ScnULrzE Miss JUSTINE scoYELD, OF
wostchcstcr, 70 Mr. SEGIE ScHuLrzE, Of New York