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The New York herald., 1876-12-14
SPORT BY GASLIGHT.

OPENING OF THE POLO AND TRorrISa SEA
soN-THE CIRCUS NO MORE.
Within tho past two days Giimore's Garden has
experienced wonderful transformation. rhe circus
more The animals with one exception, have gone
swell the collection at Central Park and tho place
has been prepared for the popular sport OF polo and
trotting. The removal or tho "livo stock"
without accident incident OF note True,
HIS Royal Highness the Bengal Tiger disliked
Ihe Idea OF being closely Gagged and the
great mandr monkey and Of the sun bears struck
q slight blow for freedom, but both were speedily cap
tured ana reduced to submission The procession Of
elephants and camels up Fifth avenue caused consid
cradle speculation among the pedestrians. but 1t soon
became known that their destination Vas the Park,
when there the feeling OF universal satisiac-
ton that they could still be seen whenever desired.
No had the beasts arrived NJ their new abode
than the trained honess, Julia, gave birth TO pair Of
lne crbs which her keeper is confident will live and
be raised. Tho "Dabyn hippopotamus has found
quiet resting place at the Aquarium. where with his
scarlet coated keeper, be Will ROMAN until further
notice.
PREPARING
A large body OF workmcn, so soon as the removal OF
the circus was complete began the work required Tor
the new exnibiton. The curtains and rustic work
down, The that had been built the
track aud the sofieniug OF both she In
closed ground ana the track or polo and rotng COM
menced. The workmcn acquitted themselves so cred
aDly that every was in readiness yesterday, and
the alivc throughout tho afternoon with the
trotters that may appear tonight Tho California
polo players werealso ON hand and performed num-
Der OF their eas to the great delight and satisfaction Of
those iortunatc enough 10 be present
One OF the finest ieaturos OF the programme this
evening will be the hrst Of the three match games
tween members Of the Boston aud California Polo
clubs These games will be continued for three nights
and the club at the Hnish having scored the most
innings viii be awarded handsome cup presented for
shc competition. Tho players will number but tour
side u the Caornians while six will be allowed
their opponents. The names OF these arc:-
CA;iYoRNIA.
Nell Aowry, q. N. Morgan,
Il J. Carriio, 5. Faber.
r. A. Fuller A. c. Colby.
Charles Hoyt, Joseph Phillips
Frank Prue. James Ryan.
The game Will consume 1ity minutes each evening,
after which the trotting will commence Between the
heats OF the latter the Calf0rnians will give ustra
of feats OF horsemanship in reckless and daring
riding. and show well their ability perform many
diicut acts In tho saddle.
The trotting this evening will consist OF purse Of
500, for horses that never beat 240; mile heats,
three Ave. under saddle 500 to the hrst $25 the
second and SO TO the third horse
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WHAT THE PEOPLE SHOULD BEAR
IN MIND.
from the New York Sun.

II is for the interest OF the republican party and Of
the consprsors who control t that the progress
and the Anal contamination Of the plot TO make
President by fraud and force should be violently re-
sisted they desire that the just passions OF the pso-
pe should DO excited TO the point Of actual sedon
IN that they sexc the opportunity to pro-
claim u new war, 10 raise new armies, 20 subjugate
new rebellion, 10 hide their own crimes with new
bloodshed and ruin, and TO gam aud long
OF power Tor themselves This is their Interest; this
what they desire
on the other nand Is for the interest OF the coun-
try especially OF tho conservative reform party,
winch carried The ciccton OF last November, that
there should be no outbreak no act OF violence at
tempt at forcbie resistance 10 the conspiracy the
usurpatlon, no opportunity tor bloodshcd and Tor
armies
rhc weapons by which this conspiracy can alone bc
safely anu surely resisted are moral weapons-appcals
tho couscouce the judgment and the p1trotism Of
the people appeals 10 them 70 rave the work oil the
iatncrs 10 MAINTAIN tho constitution. 10 rescue free
INSTITUTIONS The ultimate triumph oi truth, justice
ana law, and the restoration OF seii-government In
tins country. all depend upon tho preservation OF
peace everywhere Make tne contest ono OF reason
and right uioue and resson and right will win Mako
one Of orce and reason anu rgns viii bs destroyed
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GOVERNOR HAYES.
The Republican Standard Bearer
Serenaded.
A ON-COMMlTTAL SPEECH.
mo Mexicanized Government, Whatever
May Be the Result"

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec Is. lss6
Dayton this afternoon and evening bursting her
sides with excitement and enthusiasm was as
premium. The occasion was . social visit OF Gov
ernor Hayes, who his return home
After having paid an Official visit 10 tho
charitable Institutions OF the State. Governor Hayes
arrived in tho afternoon and quietly proceeded TO tho
residence Of Colonel Richard Anderson, on Water
street. II became known throughout the city
that Governor Hayes was here. and salute Of lss
guns fred in his honor.
Al seven O'Clock In tho evening procession was
and preceded by tho Fourth Regiment Band
marched TO the house OF Colonel Anderson
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR HAYES
The Governor responded as fo,lows:-
MY FR,sxDs-l will not detain you longer than four
five minutes here = short
visit TO your beautiful city OF Dayton, not
on any political mission or TO talk
any OF the political questions OF the remarkable
canvass that has just been closed understand that
these greetings hero tonight much in honor
OF as ON account OF tho peculiar interest," tnat Is
felt in the present condition OF the country. In tho
excitement that has pcrvadcd beoro and since the
election people OF ardent semperaments have said
and done things that are indiscreet, but As the
excitement subsidies begin Il return our better
wisdom and judgment have too much faith In the
saving common sonso OF tho American people TO
think that they dosiro to In their country
the result which the Lawful authorities shall arrive
you and will quietly submit, and have sufficient
respect confidence in tho great majority Of the
opposition party TO believe that they will do the same.
was glad to see in . paper this evening article
from the London Times respecting the condition OF this
country such state OF affairs said, '.could not
anywhere slso IN the world Tho entire area OF
tho country agitated by the uncertain issue Of
political condct. yct not shot hred,
not man lied; no breaches OF tho
peace" wo have this Centennial year
tho wonders OF our growth displayed In the exhibition
Of agricultural and mechanical arts. and We ara now
Afforded an opportunity OF giving TO the world
ample OF the value of republican government
In speaking to you this evening have referred
without previous thought TO what must have occurred
TO every Of standing here, and take my leave
Of you with tho acknowledgment Of this
expression OF your friendship ana good will
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BRIC-A-BRAC.
SAILS At THE LrAv1rr AIT ROCKS.

SAILS AT THE LRAvITT ART RooHA
The first days sale OF the collection Of Haviland
iaence Douton and porcelain, pate tendrs ware sook
place yesterday at Lcavtts Art Rooms No SIT Broad
way. very large attendance was present. including
many connoisscura The bidding the whole
was rather fiat, and the prices realized were far
below tho Intrinsic worth Of the gooda A
very large quantity OF the moro valuable
the Limoges faicnco ware, and also the pate
tendre, was purchased by well known
dealer In New York for himself ana clients.
The Hayand ware, which created 50 much admiration
the Exhibition. brought better prices than that Of
the turquoise pate ndre the latter apparently not be-
ing much admired In fact several of the lots did
bring third OF their cost price. The Douiton
and Royal Berlin and Dresden chinas brought mod
crate prices OF the imitation OF Sevres seemed
10 be very much In favor
The salo continues tomorrow.
KSGRAviyGs GOING NOTHING
The salo OF Mr. ccphas q. Thompson's collection OF
cngravngs aud etchln.s was begun NJ tho Nossrx
Lcavtt's Clinton Hall salesrooms yesterday. The at
tendance was fair, but the bidding was very slow
and the engravings were knocked down 1t
very small prices, considering the excellent state or
preservation Tho most OF them In. About tho
largest price paid ior any one engraving was for
..Nusdora engraved bv A. B. Durant in 1925, which
brought $40 The other engravings and etchings sold
nj prices ranging from twenty-five cents TO 50. An
Homo, executed Dy Albert Durer sold for 50 81
a ST Christopher" h. the same artist 50 SO. An
s.Bartolozzi" Knocked down for hfty-lvs cents-
Four lnc cneravinss stone drawn and executed BY
Calame brought hfty cents each. sal0 or Turkish
goods will be held this morning
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HAND BALL AND RACKET.

McQuades hand ball and racket court yesterday was
crowded to witness the games announced 10 come Oh
and which TO the largo majority OF the spec
ta,ors, and witnessed with great deal or inter-
est. The programme, which was rs follows, was car
red out with the greatest punctuality The frat was
fourhanded match Tor $500 at hand ball. best three
In five games OF tweniy-one points The contestants
we're J. Grady and I. Hayes against Lenihan and J.
Manix The latter won, the score tor Lenihan and
Aanix being 81, n, l3 I'll tnat OF Grady and Hayes
IL, II, n. 20
Then came snglc-handed racket match OF $l00,
best two IN three games between T. Bourks and h
Irwin THIS won by Mr. Bourke by the following
scorc:-9. Is, Is. lrwin's was H. is, TO-
The third event was professional handbaii match
for $780, best two in three games The contestants
were j. Murphy, or Troy, agalns. J. O'Rourke and
+. FRAN, Of Passaic, n. J. Mr.. Murphy. by skiliul
play, by Of Is 10 IL II 70 H. and q to IL.
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handouts to prevent his injuring himself; he pre-
scrbed Tor him; suffering from derium ire
mems his assistant and two other physicians also saw
aud attended him. In spite Of all treatment he did not
rally; there was no siraijacket placed him.
his sister expressed her gratncaon At the attention
given him.
Keepers Linn and Lewter and Night Warden Orr
testified that during the night the deceased was care
July attended TO- and made but little noise; his ac
uons were very violent and handouts were placed on
him there was violence used on him. he received
all the care possible. Two prisoners from The lonbs.
whose terms have expired sinco December gave cor
roborating testimony. Deputy Coroner Ncwhlnnie
testified that be made posl-mortem examination OF
the body, and found that death caused by aico-
holsm and Brighps disease OF the kidneys; there
was not tho slightest mark OF violence The body.
The following is the verdict OF the Jury
.'We find tnat the said Patrick McQuillcn came 10
his death by alcoholism and Brgbts disease oil the
kidneys Al the City Prison. on Monday. the lth day Of
December, 1876
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THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY.

Tho seventy-nrst annual meeting Of the New Esg-
lakd Society held last night At Demoniso's new
place. OF Filth and Twenty sixth street.
Jonathan Marshall In the chair The Trsasarsr's
port presented, BY which Il was shown that The
total disbursements for charitable purposes amounted
10 SIN 7e which Left (rccopts oonsldssa-
tion) Sal 60 in tho Treasursrs hAnda Tue society
proceeded TO elect the incoming ticket The result
as folows:--For Presidert--Willsam Borden. For
First Vice Prcsioent-Danisif D. Appieton; For SECOND
Vice PrssdcLt--Jamos z. Carter. For directors fog
four years. William IL MAXWELL y. D. Oliver r. q
BiIngs hsrvelis W. Cooper. Ethan Allen. For Treas
Hubbard. The annual dinner viii sAks place Dsssn-
Der ~
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INDIANA DEMOCRATS.

MEETING OF THR STATE coMMITrRR-MAss
MEETINGS. CALLED IN EVERY COUNTY TO
CHOOSE DELEGATES TO A STATE coNvEN-
rIoS-ArrzMPTED UsURPATIoN TO BE RE-
sIsTED-AN ADDRESS 10 1HR PEOPLE
lSDiANAPoLIs, Dec l3, 1870
Tho Democratic State Central Committee met hero
to-day, pursuant to the request OF the democratic
electors, 10 consider the political situation Quito
number OF prominent politicians including Governor
Hendricks and tho officers were present In ad-
dition to representative from each Congressional
district
Mr.. JrLIAx;s REPORT,
Ex-Congrcssman Julian, who had boon to Louisiana
being called upon gave IL as his opinion that the eec
tonn that State had been quiet and peaceabe AZ
the election in Indiana and that Tilden had carried
that State Overwhelmingly. He hoped tho democrats
would have pluck enough to stand up FOR their rights
now. He was satisfied We shah have no war.
Governor Hendricks called upon for his views,
the chairman reminded the meeting OF the impro-
prety OF one personally interested speaking at This
time.
DEhocRATc SENTIMENT THROUGHOUT Stair
The members gave tho sentiments prevailing In their
respective districts. as ioows:-
First District Tho people believed Tildcn legally
elected were disposed 10 see hlm through.
Second District In .L,yor OF the bau guraton OF TIL
den aud Hendricks
THIRD District But littlo excitement among The
people, who, however, were convinced vi Iiden 5
election, ana were willing 10 follow their leaders
Fourth District Requested the State Committee 10
The New York herald., 1876-12-14
SPORT ON THE ICE.

Brooklynnes are happy In the possession Of excel
len. facilities for participating In this healthy amuse
ment Tho ice on Prospect Park 10 reported TO be n
superb condition, and daily u is resorted to By Esv
Yorkers who cannot ind on the lakes OF Central Park
the facilities for such sport On Saturday afternoon
the school children Will be let loose for days
froc on the ice aud tho Same day base ball
match VIII DO played tho largo lake by picked nnss
Tho smaller lakes will not be opened until tho
skating house IS completed The Captoine Grounds
we'll patronized aud the Ice In excellent condi
lion for skaters The Rink on Clermont avenue will
be opened few days The Union Pond. In the
Eastern District, was opened on Tuesday and va
largely patronizcd.
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HORSE NOTES.
CHALLENGE FOR FIFTY MILE RACR.
From tho Baltimore Gazette, Dec. 12l


[From tho Baltimore Gazette, Dec. 12l
Mr. H. Gafney and his partner, Mr.. n. Jordan, OF
this city, have Tor time past been endeayoring to
make u race between some OF their stock, which is
quartercd for the Pimlico, and otncr horses
the country Their irst offer TO match Capsaia
Hammer against bay Rum Tor $500 upward, two
miles, over eight hurdles This challenge has not yet
been accepted and they place before the sporting
fraternity challenge directed particularly 10
Mr. Murphy, the well known long distance
rider, who originally rode Doxter, 10 rldc =
nifty mile stretch for purse of 5000 up
ward, either on the rimco track elsewhere
hcssrs Gauey and Jordan have twelve horses winter
ing mt PimIico, among which aro the following well
known racers:-Derby. Culpepper, Burgoo. Captain
Hammer, Gath, Oaksiue, Hadice. Bill Monday and
Leader All these flyers Will probably so to Charleston
about January l, to attend the meeting OF the South
Carolina Jockey Club. which opens January H. In tho
meantime tho track at PmIIco has been placed at
their disposal and they ANXIOUS TO hnvo either
the other OF their challenges accepted. Baltimore
boasts or the ecest horses on the turf and II
Of winter races Is possible, every
will DO offered to outside turfmen.
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SENATOR LoGAN's SUCCESSOR.

DECLINING CHANCES FoR HIS OWN RR-xLEC-
TroN-PRoMINENr CANDIDATES.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BLOOMINGTON, Ill, Dec 13, 1870.
II is quite evident that General Logans chances for
reelection to tho United States Senate not a.
strong they seemed to be in the early part or the
campaign Many OF the republicans throughout The
State, for reason, have sense become sats-
Acd that there Is just good material Ia tho party
Logan, well rs being moro satisfactory tothe repub-
licans OF tho state
The name OF Hon. Lawrence Weldon OF this city, has
been prominently spoken 0f In connection with the
Senatorship Mr. Weldon Is able lawyer, and
known throughout the State rs a gentleman whose
political integrity and ability cannot be questioned.
Wihin the last lew days the democrats Of this part
OF Illinois have been pushing forward the OF Hon.
Adlai n Stevenson, tho present member of Congress
from the Thirteenth district, with the idea his
record and ability would do much 10 warrant hope
for bis election.
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FLORIDA.

THE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE AT WORK
NEW MANDAMUs TO THE RETURNING
BoARD---A RULE ASKED THAT THEY CANVASS
THE VOTE ON STATE TICKET MINIsrERIALLY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
TALLAHASSEE. Dec. 13, 1879
The Congressional Committee went into the invest.
CATION of the counties to day, commencing with Leon
county. subcommittee, consiSting Of Mcssrs.
walling Debotes and WOODBURY. lett for Monticello,
Jefferson county, this morning. Witnesses have been
summoned from three counties to appear ut Talla-
hassce. The committee that has gono TO Monticello
will probably have its final At acksnovile
where tho witnesses from the eastern counties will
rendezvous. With the two committees at work
It Is hoped anal result may be reacncd by the
Christmas adjournment OF Congress- The Senate Com
mitlee is expected TO roach Tallahassee Saturday
night
LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE RETURNING BOARD
The Supreme Court issued alternative writ Of
mandamus 10 the Canvassing Board. ordering
them TO mako canvass Of the votes for
writ is madc returnabe tomorrow At ten o'clock,
when the legal light Will fairly open. Judge Campbell
who is leading cornsel for the democrats quite
Hdent OF q decision sustaining the mandamua
uSPoRrrSArE OMISSION.
He said to your correspondent day that he
mistake had been made IN not forcingthe Board TO
mako ministerial canvass of the electoral vote He
thinks proceedings or mandamus looking this end
the Supreme Court taken be orc the can yass
WAS commen need, would have saved the State ior TIL
den lie says no has perfect reasons Tor believing
that the CanvassDg Board here has notified that
II will not receive the aid Of United States troops
case IL should disobey tho mandate OF the Supreme
Court This will for the readiness with which
state went before the committee to-day upon SUBJ
pGna aud testified to the details OF the canvasA
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RACING AT CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Dec Is 1870
The races OF the Camden Jockey Club commenced
to-day.
The frat race, halfmile heats, was won BY First
Chance straight heats. Rooster coming In SOC
ond in both heats, Jack rrigg dstanced in the arss
heat Time, 5li4-5lA.
The second race, a sweepstakes for two yearo olds
one mile dash, won by James ch. r.. by Lynch
burg, Bircn's ch- c., by Prussian, second Time,
l :505 y.
was won by Birch's Wateree, Wilson's Tom O'Nei
second, Barnes third Tiinc 2:18x.
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RACING AT NORFOLK. VA

NORFOLK, Dec 13, 1876
The Campostea raco course was opened to-day,
under the management OF Dan Steever, being the rst
meeting held here s,nce the gar The attendance was
good. but the track very heavy.
First Race Haifmile dash Tor two year -olds; purse
$3.50; $50 TO second horse. Dociiity the race,
Bosworth second. Time. 90 seconds.
Second Race Mile dash, for all ages; purse $3.50
$50 second horse. Bay Rum came IN first, Pluto
second and Flora third Time 100.
Thpd Race -Hall-mile heats, for local horsea Cap.
tam ack won the race. No time given.
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PIGEON SHOOTING.
BoaAnDrs BEArEs Br THE CALIFORNIA CHAM.
,PIoS.

,PIoS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
sAS Francisco. Dec. Ia, 1876.
Captain Bogardus and crittenden Robinson. cham
pon OF California, shot q pigeon match at Oakland
Park to-day for purse OF s25o 90 single birds and 20
pairs under California rules Bogardus killed S? single
birds and Robinson IS. Owing TO the darkness only
IS pairs each were shot A. Bo2ardus killing 25
birds and Robinson 81. the latter winning the match
Robinson killed IS birds consecmvey and Bogardus
IL The referee strongly In favor OF ROBIN
son. and the evident uniairness OF some OF
hts Scssions againt Bogardus
verely commented upon by the crowd.
and probably had the effect OF disturbing Bogardus;
but opponent shot carefully aud well that It Is
doubtful II Bogardus would have had the de-
cs;ons been far. Another match under Prairie Club
rules VIII probably DO arranged between the two men,
when q iarcr test OF their skill may be expected
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DECLINES TO BE COUNTED IN.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. |

SHREvRpoRr, La, Dco IL. 1876
The following letter forwarded to-day to j. Mad
f~son wcis President OF The Louisiana Returning
Board. by Mr. John j. Long, who was counted in a.
representative from the parish Of De Soto--
DE soTo PARISH, La, Dec. IL, 1879
Hon. j. MADISON WELLS, President Louisiana Rssurn-
ing Board N.4
have learned that your honorable body
has returned ne - elected " The lower
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HANDBALL CHALLENGE.

BRooKLYN, N. r, Dec. II, 1876
To THE EDiroR o. rnx HsRALD:-
Having defeated Mr.. James McEvoy, the amateur
champion handbail player Of Brooklyn In series OF
games tho last Of which was played yesterday after
noon, hereby challenge any amateur handbail
player In tho United States TO play tor the amateur
championship OF America The number oil games
and the places OF PLAYING, &c. to be arranged when
the challenge is accepted BY inserting the above
you will obligo, yours respectfully, NJ BELFORO.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS.

CONCORD Dec. Is, 1875.
The Democratic State Central Committee tonight
adopted resolutions declaring their belief In tho cleo
ton of Tilden, and calling all fair minded men OF
all parties TO secure his inauguration.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
THE PEOPLE CONGRATULATED ON THE RESULT
OF THE CAMPAIGN.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l3, 1876.
The following eoneratuatory address was issued to-
day
Rooxs rHE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CoMxrrrE.l
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. IL 1874 I
To PEOPLE THE UNITED STArEs:-
The National Democratic Committee announce as
the result OF The Presidential election held the 7th
OF November the election OF Samuel Tildcn OF New
York, az President and Thomas A. Hendricks OF In
diana, as Vice President of the United StuteG
Wo congratulate you on this victory for reform. II
only remains for the two houses Of Congress, in
the performance OF their duty the second wednes-
day OF February next. give effect the win of the
people thus expressed in the constitutional modo by
majority of the electoral votes, and confirmed by
majority OF all of the States well by over
wheming majority OF all the people OF tho United
States.
BY order OF the Executive Committee.
ABRAM ;. HEWITT. Chairman.
i. o. PRINCE, secretary.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

GOVERNOR HAMPTON TO BE INAuGURATED To-
DAY-wuL LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR sIMrsoN
BE RECOGNIZED AS PRESIDING OFFICER By
THE SENATE?