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The New York herald., 1876-11-12
Pulpit Topics To-Day.

The pastors as we'll as the politicians are in
doubt about the result of the election. and
very wisely will say little or nothing about
it to-day. 1t is yet possible that they might
speak on the wrong side, no matter what
their political tendencies are. Instead
thereof they will discuss such topics 1.-THE
battle between the theatre and the Church,
which battle can hardly be said to be waged
to-day; sociology. by which we ought to gain
some practical hints about social and COM
munity life; buying up opportunities, which
is much better than buying votes, II
the opportunities are to be rightly
and wisely used; the house we live
in, including the furniture and garniture,
Of that house. These are topics that will
class will probably wish to hear something
about the matchless love of Christ-the silent
Christ, whose last words to His mother con-
tain lessons of flial affection and faith
which will be expanded so that men and
women of the world may not only see
vision of living waters but may drink
thereof, and thus make their election sure
by experiencing heart religion and engaging
in church work, and walking surely and
steadily in the way of faith before the world.
Christ in such lives will not be misjudged,
because the influence of faith will be ap-
parent on the character, and men will rejoice
and be happy in the power which such life
develops and in the relation that they bear
as part of the one family Of believers on
earth and in heaven. Philip the evangelist
belonged to this class Of noble men, and his
character will constitute theme for pulpit
consideration to-day. Joseph the patriarch
was Of this sort too, and whether in the dun
geon or near the throne of Pharaoh he ex-
hibited moral qualities which will be held
up to admiration to-day. By such lives and
characters men can be accounted saved.
But others, again, will want to knowN on
which side of the great moral issues Of thu
day their neighbors are, just as they
issues; and, whoever may be the peoples
choice, O message Of comfort ought to be
very acceptable to both parties. And such
o message will be offered this morning. The
accredited exponent of the mind and will Of
God should receive as cordial welcome and
as hearty support as the exponent of the
peoples will, and when the Gospel ID
brought to the people, as it will be to-day, il
should receive careful consideration and
ready acceptance. Whatever Ewes tempta-
ton was, it was not the sin against the Holy
Ghost that never hath forgiveness, and
hence we who may have yielded TO like
temptations can rest in the hope Of immor.
tality and of the recognition of our friends
in eternity. And thus Christian faith and
morals will be strengthened to-day by the
pulpits Of our city.
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

PoLo.-Although the weather yesterday
was threatening it did not deter the lovers
Of this manly sport from assembling at the
westchester Polo Grounds to witness the
games. The scene was enlivened by the
attendance of the Coaching Club with .
large party of friends, who thoroughly en-
joyed the spirited contests. Polo bids fair
to become the favorite game of the future,
IS il combines all the attractions needed to
make il popular with the players as well as
the lookers-on.
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

Should thers1e any grounds Of suspicion Of
fraudulent coutinJ on either side i should be re-
ported and d~ounced at once.
No man sorthy the office Of President should
be uiillno thold It if ''coetnted in" or placed
there by a,y fraud. Either party can afford to be
disappoited in the result, but the country cannot
afford > haze the result tainted by the suspicion
of illesL or false returns.
U. s. GRANT
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

the several areas Of high and low pressure
have been exceedingly rapid. Therefore
let the charitably disposed citizens who
have much to share with the poor give early
and often, for they cannot plead . want OF
foreknowlsdge of the sufferings they express
willingness to alleviate. The weather In
New York to-day will be warmer and cloudy
possibly with rain.
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

Docs BITE has resulted in hydrophoS
bia and the death of another victim to that
terrible malady. The deadly nature Of the
poison took over seven months to develop,
and its fatal effects could not be overcome
by the appliances Of medical science. All
homeless ours should be destroyed by the
police, and the danger of hydrophobia would
thus be lessened
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

bring defeat on his party but if he should
attempt to carry them into effect he would
have to begin by striking mortal blows at
the men who have headed his canvass; who
are welded to the system which he is
pledged to destroy, and who will iercely re-
sent the attempt of one they call ''new
man" to rule them and prescribe to them q
new course in politics.
Politicians and people may as well remem-
Der that thorough break up of old parties
is imminent whoever may be elected Presi-
dent and that, whatever party may succeed,
the people will make it uncomfortable for
the party leaders.
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

ANOTHER RAILROAD ACCIDENT, fortunately
unattended by loss of life or even by serious
injury to the passengers, occurred nt the
Jersey City terminus of the Jersey Central
Railroad. The details are fully given else
where. 1t was evidently caused by careless
ness and might have proved a terrible
disaster
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

The SoMMERARD CAyARD.-In another col
umn we present our readers with an inter-
view accorded to our Paris correspondent by
M. du Sommerard, the Chief Commissioner
of France at the Philadelphia Exhibition,
whose name was used to float an infamous
libel on America The gentleman's denial
could not be more explicit.
The New York herald., 1876-11-12
QU ADRUPLE SHEET.
NEW YORK. SUNDAY. NOVEMBER l2. 1875.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Owing TO the action OF portion OF the carriers and
ncwsmcn, who determined that tie public shall
have the HERALD at three cents per copy II they
prevent II, have made arrangements place tho
HERALD in tho hands OF all readers the reduced
price. Newsboys purchase any quantity they may
desire at No. 1906 Broadway and No. Q Ann street.
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

THE BEEcHEE-MouLroN difficulty will now
be removed from Metropolitan nostrils.
The decision of Judge Westbrook sends
them to Delaware county for trial. We
only wish he could send the whole thing
tnrfbar
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

Should there be any grounds Of suspicion Of
fraudulent uoting on either side it should be re-
ported and denounced at once.
No man ,rorthy tho office of President should
be piling to hold il il ''costnted in" or placed
there By any fraud Either party can afford TO
be disappointed in Tho result, but the country can
not afford to haze the result tainted By the sus-
picion of illegal on tdLse returns.
IT. s. GRANT.
The New York herald., 1876-11-12
ADJUSTMENTS TOMORROW.
wALLACK's THEATRE.

wALLAcK.s rHRArRE.
THE sHAuGHRAvS. MsPM
NIBLOs GARDEN
AMERICAN INSTITUTE.
GRAND NATIONAL EXHIBITION.
BowERY THEATRR.
BLACK HAND. atsP- M.
UNION SQUARE rHEA-aA
TWO ORPHANS. a. sP. NJ.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
BUFFALO BILL. at 3 =. NJ.
NEW YORK AQUARIUM.
GERMANIA THEATRE
THROUGH NEW YORK IN EIGHTY HOURS, att r. NJ
BOOTHS THEATRE.
sARDANAPALUS, N . r. NJ Mr Bangs and Mrs Agnss
,,vr :. FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE
PARK THEATRE.
TOM COBB atsP. NJ.
BROOKLYN THEATRE.
OUR BOYS, at & +. N. John Owens
sARsuxs CIRCUS isSffs %Sb aESAdEhiE. hh at and
GRAND srxruosY sTEJowSy doSSfnT H..s- !. / +
VARIETY. At. Pm
EAGLE THEArRE.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsrRELs,
KELLY Icons MlNsrRELs.
COLUMBIA OPERA HOUSE.
VARIETY. 1t N.
THEATRE COMIQUE.
VARIETY. atsP.M.
OLYMPIC THEATRE
VARIETY AND DRAMA. a, 7:45P.M.
TONY PASTORS THkAr.g.
VARIETY. at SPIN.
THIRD AVENUE THEATRE
VARIETY. At s T. NJ.
MARBLE THEATRE.
MABIILE MYTH. att r. NJ
PARTISAN VARIETIES.
VARIETY. at SP. VI.
PHILADELPHIA THEATRES.
KfRALFY'S ALEXANDRA PALACE.
AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS.
NEW NATIONAL THEATRE
THE BLACK CROOK.
KREUTZBERGs ANATOMICAL MUSEUM.
THE GREAT SIEGE OF PARIS.
Daily from A. NJ to 10 r. NJ east of the Phisdelphia
Main Exposition Building.
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM,
Ninth and Arch strcess-TWO ORPHANS.
GEOLOGICAL GARDEN
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

The ARMY AND THE COUNTRY. who
believe. or affect to believe, that the despatch
Of troops to the Southern States Il related
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

WALL STREET YESTERDAY stock mar
ket was feverish. and prices were irregular,
although firm at the close. Gold opened at
1No 81, declined to 100 3-S and ended at
100 1-2 Money on call was supplied at
and . per cent. Government bonds were
firm and railway bonds without material
rbapre
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

From reports this morning the probdbiI-
ties are that the sneather to-day iciu be ,odrmer
cloedy and possibly rainy.
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

Should there be any grounds Of suspicion Of
fraudulent counting on either side It should be
reported and denounced at once.
No man ,oorthy the office of President should
be rilling to hold it if counted in" or placed
there by any fraud. Either party can afford to be
disappointed in the result, but the country cannot
afford TO hare the result tainted by the suspicion
or Illegal or false returns Z. S. GRANT
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
BUFFALO BILL. at 8 p. NJ.
NEW YORK AQUARIUM
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

BOOTH IS THEATRE.
EARDANAPALUS, At & r. NJ. Mr.. Bangs and Mrl Agnss
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

GERMANIA THEATRE.
THROUGH NEW YORK IN EIGHTY HOURS, Mt . p. N.
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BROADWAY AND ANN STREET.

JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
oPRIEToR.
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

UNION SQUARE rHEACaA
TWO ORPHANS. Al r. NJ.
The New York herald., 1876-11-12

AMERICAN INSTITU TIE.
GRAND NATIONAL EXHIBITION.
BowERY THEATRE.
BLACK HAND. Mt s p NJ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-23
Cotton GunpOWder.

One of the most recent important dis
coveries is that of o new explosive,
known as cotton gunrowder. The first
process of its manufacture, which is
carried on at Dare, in England, is to
steep cotton in mixture of nitric and
sulphuric acid. After the acid has been
pressed out, the cotton is dried and
triturated (reduced to POWDER, and
mixed with certain other chemicals. To
show how safe it is, not to explode with
fire or pressure, the following expert
ments were lately made. Two barrels
of the powder were placed in the mid
Ole of roaring bonfire. The barrels
were consumed, and the powder blazed
away without exploding. Then an iron
pile driver, weighing half ton, was al
lowed to fall fifteen feet on a box con-
tanning ten ounds of the powder. The
box was simply crushed, and the pow
der scattered about. Exploded with a
fuse, the cotton gunpowder broke four
steel ingots, weighing several hundred
weight, in pieces; and when under wa
ter, sent Up a column of water two hun
bred feet high. 1t was also made to ex.
plode when wet with twenty per cent.
of water.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-23
Effect of Tea ON the Skin.

If you drop few drops of strong
tea upon a piece of iron, knife blade,
for instance, the tannate of iron is
formed, which is black. If you mix with
iron filings or pulverized iron, you can
make fair article of ink: If you mix
it with fresh human blood it forms with
the iron of the blood the tannate of
iron. Take human skin and let it soak
for time in strong tea, and it will be-
come leather. Now, when we remember
that the liquids which enter the stomach
are rapidly absorbed by the veins and
absorbents of the stomach, and enter
into the circulation and are thrown out
in the system by the skin, respiration
and kidneys, it is probable that drink
so common as tea, and SO abundantly
used, will have some effect. Can it be
possible that tannin, introduced with
20 much liquid producing perspiration,
will have no effect upon the skinS Look
at the tea drinkers of Russia, the Chi
nese, and the old women of America,
who have SO long continued the habit OF
drinking strong tea. Are they not dark
colored and leather skinned When
young they were fair complexioned,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-23
A Rise from the Grave.

Prof. Nixon had advertised in Charles
ton, s. O., that he would allow himself
to be placed in a coffin, screwed down,
and buried in grave six feet deep. He
was to remain there for one hour and
half, and then rise from the grave
through the soil. The grave was dug in
Belvidere, and he said that il no failed
he hoped the crowd would be large
enough to insure a respectable legacy to
his wife and children. Upon approach
ing the grave Nixon was seen on plat
form performing juggling tricks. He
was dressed in bright yellow coat, pink
trousers (short), and about eleven bro
gans. Mr.. Nixon claims to be an Egyp-
tian. II the Egyptians ordinarily dress
IN that costume, Moses was justified in
getting out of the country at all hazards.
An Egyptian taskmaster with a brogan
like Nixon's must have feen able to ad-
minister fearful kick. Nixon soon ap-
preached the grave, and made earnest
appeals to the crowd to get away from
it. The coffin was brought forward,
and a committee was selected TO see
that there was no deception. Nixon
now pulled off his shoes, and stood on
the coffin, holding in each hand vial.
His voice assumed unnatural solemnity.
He said that he want5d silence for q
while; that this was life and death
matter his voice became husky, and
perspiration began to start upon his
brow. He paused moment. A look
of grave determination settled upon his
face, and with a tremulous sigh he hasti-
ly swallowed the contents of the vial.
In few minutes his face assumed a
| deathly pallor, and dark rims appeared
beneath his eyes. The spectators
thought he was going to die. He lay
in the coffin and the lid was screwed
down. The coffin was rapidly lowered
into the grave, and the earth shoveled
in. The excitement increased as the
time for which the professor was to re-
main under ground (thirty minutes)
passed. AT twenty eight minutes the
excitement communicated itself to the
! judges, and they issued orders for the
horn to be blown, which was to summon
the buried man forth. AS the first note
of the instrumentrung out the assembly
became frantic. Soon a scream rose as
the earth began to crack, aud Nixor
came up into sight with load of dirt or
his head. Then howl was caused by
the discovery that the professors ap
pearance had been nude through neat
ly covered chamber, which was divided
only by thin partition from the heat
of the grave. He had burst the heaC
out of the coffin, crept into the shaft
and emerged from it at the sound of thu
dorn. He bowed his thanks and with
| freW,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-23
After Sixteen Years,

In the year 1860, says an exchange,
Mr.. Joseph Evarts carried on the bust
ness of butcher in the town Of Gull
ford, Connecticut. It was successful
business and earned for him a wide
reputation. One morning during the
summer of the year referred to Mr..
Evarts was making his usual round with
a meat cart, when, on approaching q
citizens residence, he was attacked by a
savage dog of the mastiff species. Dur
ing the encounter the dog bit Mr..
Evarts in the left leg, inficting a serious
flesh wound. Soon after the attending
surgeons learned that their patient had
been in contact with an animal suffering
from the worst form of hydrophoDia.
All that skill and medicine could do was
brought into requisition to drive the
poisoned virus from Mr.. Evarts' system.
He ultimately recovered, declared he
felt no inconvenience from the bite and
went on attending to his business as
usual. A few years later he removed to
Branford and engaged in the meat bust
ness, where he has been ever since. The
adventure with the dog was forgotten
and never alluded to, from the fact that
the condition Of his body and mind were
so uniformly natural until about six
weeks ago, during the heated term, when
his friends noticed peculiarities in his
actions. He would suddenly appear agi-
tated and moan as If suffering bodily
pain. Again he would growl and snap
like a surly dispositioned dog and run
wildly about as dogs do when first over
taken with rabies. These manifestations
lasted half hour or so, whenthey passed
off, and Mr.. Evarts would be himself
again. But they increased in violence
with each repetition, and ere long his
friends were compelled to accept the
terrible reality that Mr.. Evarts was 6
raving maniac. He grew worse AND
worse and soon had to be tied to his bee
to prevent his biting those in attend
ance. Even then he would break loose
SO great was the muscular power which
the disease enabled him to exert, and al
times the united strength of six mel
was insufficient to hold him. During s
spasm he would tear the bedclothes anC
gnAw the bedstead in manner frightfu
to behold. The affection is undoubtedly
the result of the bite sixteen years ago
and the attendant physicians are of thu
opinion that it is case of fully devel
oped hydrophobia. The unfortunate
man is thirty-fve years of age, unlnar
ried, and in his sane moments speaks O
his wretched physical condition, give
directions as to his personal affairs ant
expresses himself as conscious that tn,
end of all things, for him, draws near.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-23
Presence OF Mind.

At a fire in a provincial town the
goods in the burning shop had TO be
cast into the street, and as a matter of
course, the night being dark, the arti-
cles wereaisappearing rapidly. A police
man, observing a man in the act of pick
ing up a fine cheese, made his way
through the crowd and stationed him
self behind So as 10 prevent any escape.
The man rose with the cheese in his
hands and was preparing to decamp, but
on beholding the policeman he suddenly
changed his mind, and placed the
cheese in the policeman's arms, remark
ing, as did SO "There, you had better
take care of that, or some one will be
walking off with il"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-23
MeteOrs I'm Sweden.

A fall of meteorites took place on the
twenty-eighth of June, between eleven
and twelve A. NJ, near Stalldalen. Sew
eral fell on the ground and some into
lake. Two were found, one about the
size of the fist and weighing four and
one-half pounds, the other smaller.
Eye-witnesses say that loud whistling
was first heard in the air from west to
east, and light was plainly distinguish
able, although the sky was clear and
cloudless; thereafter two very sharp re-
ports were heard, the second succeeding
the first after momentary interval, fol
lowed by several others less sharp, re-
sembling thunder, after which the fall
ing stones were observed by eight or
ten persons; and, finally, there was seen
in the air whirling smoke, not very
high up. A meteor was observed sim
ultaneously at Stockholm and at other
places.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-23
A Sign Of the Times.

A recent report from the department
of buildings, of the city of New York,
shows that the estimated cost of new
buildings erected in this city in 1870
was, in round numbers, thirty-eight
million six hundred thousand dollars; in
1871, thirty-seven million five hundred
thousand dollars, andin 1876, only eight
cen million two hundred thousand dol
lars. This is a good illustration of the
depressed condition of business, and ex-
plains the scarcity of labor. Twenty
million dollars more were expended on
labor and materials in 1870 and in 1871
than in 1875. Real estate has been so
heavily loaded with taxation and SO
paralyzed by the shrinkageof values and
the general depression that it has been
impossible to take advantage of the de-
creased cost of building. Yet the city
taxation VII be as heavy next year as
it is this year. -Nea0 York Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-23
An Accommodating Man.

Some carpenters who were repairing
a building in Detroit called upon Pc
destrian to help hoist a long pole which
was to form scaffold support. When
it was up he was asked to steady the
pole, and, unknown TO him, it was made
fast at the top with rope. The carpen-
tiers went out on the other side of the
building, going to dinner, and said
nothing to the accommodating man in
front. He thought they were good
while getting ready, but he kept his
brace against the pole for long half
hour, fearing each moment that it would
overpower him and fall across the street.
AT length boy came along, saw how
things were and cried out:
"You can't steal that pole unless you
unite the rope at the top"
The accommodating man stepped
back, realized his position, and the way
he kicked bunch of shingles to pieces
forced the boy to exclaim
Well, now, I've seen q good many
men get mad, but never saw mad
mans teeth hang out as his do"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-23
The Explosion at He'll Gate.

General Newton has recently stated
that the great explosion at He'll Gate
viii take place shortly. The excavations
have been complete for some time past,
but del Us in passing the appropriation
bill by Congress checked further opera
tions, and for this reason the blow-up
did not occur ON the fourth of July, as
for a long period was contemplated.
Those who expect to witness a gigantic
column hurled hundreds Of feet into the
air, or look forward with some trepida-
ton to the effects of fearful concussion
on adjacent buildings, will hardly find
their anticipations realized. The mine
will be flooded previous to the explo-
sion and with the possible exception
of Jets forced through seams in the rocks,
there is no reason to believe that any
very remarkable exhibition of the ire
mendous force OF the explosives will be
manifest. From q scientific point of
view the occasion will be Of considerable
interest, as the earth in the vicinity will
be shaken by the communicated vibra-
tions, which are likely to travel over a
long distance. An opportunity will
thus be afforded for measuring the We
locity of sound waves through earth,
and preparations are being made by
scientific men to observe the same at
points at distances two hundred and
three hundred miles away.
The arrangements to guard against
any possible danger are being perfected,
in utter disregard of the desires both
of those who hope to see the great blast,
and those who aspire to profit pecuniaTily
through the popular curiosity. Steam
boats and other craft will be warned
away, SO that view from the river will
oe out of the question the authorities
have been requested not to grant passes
to would-be spectators on Ward g island,
the best point of observation and a
bluff OF earth and the buildings near the
works prevent seeing the operation from
the rear, so that the expectant populace
will probably have to satisfy themselves
with distant view from the high land
on the New York shore.
How much powder, ETC., will be burnt
is MOI yet definitely stated. An approx
mate idea of the quantity may be
gathered from the fact that there about
1000 drill holes, each three inches in
diameter, and varying from seven to
thirteen feet in depth. Each will be
charged with separate canister of dyna-
mite, vulcan and rendrock powder, and
the simultaneous explosion will be
effected by the current from battery
Of 800 cells. About two pounds of
powder ale ased to one of dynamite,
and the charges are inserted in the 172
piers of rock and in the roof supported
thereby. 1t is estimated that 10000
cubic feet OF broken rock will be left
under water, and this will have to be
removed by dredging so as to secure a
channel twenty-six feet in depth. The
total length of tunnels, galleries, ETC.,
excavated, is 7,425. 81 feet. The amount
thus far expended is $1,686, S41. 45.-
Scientific american.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-09-23
ADAM DrrrNrp.-A scotchman, being

ADAM DEFINED. Scotchman, being
examined by his minister, was asked !:
What kind of man was Adam 2"
"Oh, iist like ither folk" The minis
ter insisted on having more special
description of the first man, and pressed
for more explanation. Weel," said
the catechumen, che was iist like Joe
Simpson, the horse copper" How
sou" asked the minister. "Weel, nae
body got ony thing by him, and many
lost"