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Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
In Horticultural Hall.

The following are the official numbers and classes of articles on exhibition in this building:
 DEPARTMENT vII.---HORTICULTURE. Glasses 7OO-7O9. Ornamental trees, shrubs. and flowers.
 710-719. Hot-houses, conservatories, gra- peries, and their management.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
The U. s. Government Building.

That portion of the United States govern ment building assigned to the Smithsonian Institution is occupied by a collection illus trating our food fishes; by collection of stuffed specimens of the game and fur-bear- ing animals, and of useful animal pro- ducts, and by collection to illustrate the extent and variety of the useful mineral products of the county. The fishery col lection and the animal collection are upon a large scale, under the immediate direc- tion of Professor s. F. Baird, and covers about 15, 900 feet of floor space.
 MINERAL COLLECTION.
 This nnllentinn tn ill1strafn tho nninera |
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
Washington's Address.

The Boston Advertiser says The Massa- chusetts Historical Society has long been in possession of the valuable and interesting autograph of Washington's address to the officers of his army ss Newburgh, and of several original letters authenticating or ll- frustrating it. By order of the society thcse manuscripts are now published as ccn- tribution to the literature of the centennial
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

dred days. Previous to his arrival in the city, he is met on the train tho matter by what road he may come) by a messenger of the association, who will locate him in one of the rooms, and give him a card showing exactly how to reach it, and have his bag gage forwarded to him in the shortest pos sible time, either by street car or by special conveyance. The coupons will be accepted by the proprietor of the house in payment for his accommodations and unused cou- pons will be redeemed at the central office of the agency.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
A Great Organ.

An organ built in Boston occupies the gallery of the eastern end of the great nave of the Main Centennial building. The in strument is thorough exemplar of the organ industry, and is so large that specta- tors can readily gain admission to its in terior and examine all the details. There are four stories of apartments within the case, besides an office,
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
In Machinery Hall.

The following are the official numbers and classes of articles that are on exhibition in this building:
 DEPARTMENT v.-MACHINERY. Classes 5OO-509. Machines, tools, etc., of mining, chemistry, etc.
 510-519. Machines and tools for working metal, wood, and stone.
 52O-529. Machines and implements of spinning, weaving, etc.
 53O-539. Machines, etc., used in sewing, making clothing, etc.
 54O-549. Machines for printing, making books, paper working, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

Texas Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Vir- ginia and Wisconsin. A motion, then made by MT. Latrobe (Ind.), to open the grounds free to all on Sundays, but to close all the buildings, including the restaurants, was carried. So that while the buildings will be closed on Sunday, the grounds will be open to the public.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19


 various judges and committees who are to award the prizes at the Exhibition, is now completed, and will be one of the most at tractive buildings on the grounds. It is built of wood and plaster, and is highly ornamented. It covers a space of 152 by by 113 feet. In the center of the building is large hall ffty-nine by seventy eight feet, containing platform and speakers desk. A corridor ten feet wide runs entire ly around this hall and separates it in the rear from another hall twenty-eight by fifty nine feet. The partitions between these two apartments are so arranged as to be nova ble, and the rooms can be thrown into one, making a hall ffty-nine by one hundred and sixteen feet. On each side of the building are seven commodious committee-rooms, opening into the corridor which surrounds the main hall, and three spacious rooms are provided in the front of the building. Two 1 stairways lead to a gallery ten feet wide, running around three sides of the main i hall.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
Women's Pavilion.

Mrs. E. D. Gillespie, chairman of the Women's Centennial committee, gives the following information concerning women's work in connection with the Centennial Exhibition: "Eight thousand one hundred
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
The Agricultural Building.

This building illustrates a novel combi- nation of materials, mainly wood and glass
 and consists of a long nave crossed by three transepts, each being composed of truss
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
In the Main Building.

The official numbers and classes of arti- cles exhibited in the Main Exhibition build ing are: DEPARTMENT I.---MINING AND METALLURGY Classes 1OO-1O9. Minerals, ores, stones, mining products.
 110-119. Metallurgical products.
 12O-129. Mining engineering.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
In the Art Gallery.

The following are the official numbers and classes of articles on exhibition in this building:
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
In Agricultural Building.

The following are the official numbers and classes of articles on exhibition in this building:
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

The live stock exhibited will be of high character, the desire being to promote inn provement in breeding stock.
 Suitably located lands have been secured on the line of the Pennsylvania railroad, between Philadelphia and New York, and distant thirty minutes from the Exhibition grounds, for trial of machinery. Harvest ing machines will be tested during June and July, 1876, and tilling machines dur ing September and October, 1876.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

competing pieces as the executive commit tee may direct. Our Welsh-speaking citi- zens throughout the United States afe nov ing in their might in the matter of making if n grand success
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
DEPARTMENT u.---MANUFACTUREs.

Glasses 2OO-2O5. Chemical manufac- tureS
New-York tribune., 1876-03-02

Senator Stewart arrived in London, intmatiOns ap-
peared in the public prints that company to
be organized for the purpose of buying the Emma
Mine. A few days later a rumor prevailed in stock
circles in the city that the management of the
scheme to be placed in the hands of q notorious
fnancler. now known by the name Of Albert Grant,
although his name originally was Albert Gootheimer.
This was followed by another report that Gen.
Schenck was to be director in the company. This
report originated in the city, but generally
discussed at and about the Langham Hotel, where
Americans either permanently temporarily in
London resided. The rumor was fatty contradicted
by Americans as one that was likely to bring dis
grace on the American name, and was generally
discredted, that after few days it had ceased to
excite attention. About week later Gen. Schencks
connection with the scheme was officially announced
by the sending out of 1000 circulars in day. to
as many persons in all parts of the United Kingdom
containing the prospectus Of the proposed company
This prospectus also printed in the advertising
columns of several leading newspapers and no crit
icsms at first appeared in the public journals, either
of the company or of the connection Of Gen.
Schenck with IT. One peculiar circumstance con-
nected with the publication of this prospectus to
which tho witness called the attention of the Com
mittee, was that the name of Albert Grant, the
grand organizer of the whole scheme the man who
utNlbtu WIN WTott tlt prospectus, NuO coHCthcu
the idea of having Gen. Schenck of the direct
ors, and who carried the scheme into execution, did
not anywhere appear in it. If it had been known
that Grant the protector, no subscriptions would
have been secured, even with the help of Gen.
Schenck's name
The remainder of Mr.. Johnson's testimony related
chiefly to his efforts to acquaint the President
and stockholders of the Emma Mine Company of
the real character and value of the property Mr.
Johnson's testimony given in such straight
forward way that there desire expressed on
the part of any member of the Committee to cross
examine him. The session of the Committee to-
morrow morning will be spent in reading the testi-
mony of Gen. Schenck, taken year ago i'll London.
COUPLE OF TELEGRAMs.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-The following tele-
grams were received by the Committee invest eating the
Emma Mine scandal to-day:
GEO W. GoRHAM. Secretary OF the Senate:
desire 70 testify before the House COMMITTEE on
Foreign Relations in the Emma Mine investigation see
Chairman OF Committee ascertain when necessary Tor
me to start Would like II few days day here before
leaving. WILLIAM NJ STEWART.
The report of the proceedings as to Gen Schencks
London Times states that James +. Lyon testified that
told him gave Senator stewart 1000 shares to become
director and assist in getting hchencks name on the
Board. This statement Is absolutely untrue. nave
seen Lyon nor had any communication WIN MN III
my life l never gave stewart any shares either 10
director himself get Schcnck 10 he director
and give Lyons testimony the most unqn1lhed contra
dction. ALBEhI 1'tASI'
New-York tribune., 1876-03-02
THE DIRECT CABLE COMPANY.

MEETING HELD TO FORM Uni N WITH TH;
RIVAL COMPASY-THE PROJECT UNSUCCESSFUL
REPORT ON THE LATE FRACTURE OF THR CABLE.
LONDON. Wednesday, March l. 1876.
A meeting of shareholders of the Direct
Cable Compa y. called by London law firm for tho
purpose Of forming union with the Ango-Amcrican
Telegraph Cable Company WAS held to-day at the City
Terminus Hotel. in Cannon-st. Only IL shareholders
present and the meeting adjourned sine die without
transactng any business About SO other shareholders,
who were denied admission, met al the Companys office,
and passed the following resolution:
The undersigned shareholders III the Direct United
STATES Cable Company (lmcd) assembled In meeting,
desire record tor the information Of their fellow
holders that they attended at the cry Terminus Huie,
CannOn-st, to-day, with view OF being present tho
meeting called by Messrs. LearOy Il Co., but upon
declining pledge themselves beforehand without
plantations of the scheme proposed, assurance of s
likelihood Of being carried out they were refused adj
mission 10 the meeting aud they recommend their
Observation-Disclosures 10 await the report Of their directors
the general II, e,lng, to take place this month.
To-day the steamer FaTaday completed the repair OF
The TUbay NcwHampshie) section OF the Direct Gable,
which broken the 23d OF January last The fol-
lowing copy of telegram received by the Company
The end OF the eastern p &c was picked up al l2:i6
O'clock tns morning, In latitude Az ~, at depth OF
nearly loo Ia hons The damage caused ny cutting
with sn ak ha,chr and there marks OF three
fOur blows. The cable mad apparently been raised up
an anchor and subsequently severed There no nat
ural chang; the abraded the under side OF
broken after being weakened by hacking. The condition
the cable IL excellent The compound II Of for twcl
inches from each end. Malice wsnon reckessness Is
uuqL stOnaDe, for when the cable was r.lse might
easily have been slipped without damag NJ it,"
The officers Of the Direct Cable Company state that
rangements have been made 10 keep the Fsraday
the coast of Nova Scotia police aud repairing ship
until another vessel can be sent TO replace ler.
New-York tribune., 1876-03-02
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

PROyIDFNCE, X. l., March 1.-The Democratic
state Convention is called Tor the 10th inst.
NEw-ORIEANs, March 1.-The SAnthern and West
ern States Convention met here to-day and
gsnized.
NEw-,)RIFANs March l.-Gov. Hendricks and
paty left for this Afternoon, via Mobile and Mont
g,mery.
SALT LAKE CITY March by request of the bar,
Judge has been appointed 10 the lid District Bench
during Chief Justice Whites absence.
CrNUNNATI March lit is showing hard here
inches have fallen Al Council Bluffs at ii O'Clock
last night about four inches OF snow had iallen
Boston, March The Great Falls Manufacturing
C9npanv and Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company o.
New. Hampshire will reduce wages Marco lS
BosroN March 1.-The Commencement OF IN.
Boston Mecal place The degree oi DOC
tor oi Medicine conferred twenty three Brn1een anu
eight laaes.
PuuADrIPHIA, March LIN the case OF Upton y
Newcomer Clerk of the Bingham House charged WIN
violating the Civil bill refusing lOlgng ooieu
minister the Jury morning rendered Veriet ei Rui
OTTAWA March 1.-At the annual meeting OF the
nomnion Rife Association he this Afternoon tue report OF
the ounc was prcsente showing that the Government
s.n fr 1878 500 that twenty nsv nm. sssoca
ons had aated with the Dom mon Associauon during the
year. 49, ,
pRoypsNcE, X. l., Marchl.-The Sigma Phi lant-
.ecrrt eiosed with supper 20 pEht hayps
vii be In Inochssr with Thomas Barbour o. Hartford a.
orator snd Ernest Of Rochester Poet Ins even
ing oraon delivered by ths Rev. george Aehson o.
Rocheatcf,
New-York tribune., 1876-03-02

WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON Wednesday, March /. 1876.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs to-day ex
amned Gov steans OF Florida with reference to the
mpe timber reservations in that state for Government
sbipbuidiug Gov Searns testified that these reserva
fons are mismanaged; that the agents appointed 10
superinend them entirely neglect thelr dulles ana tna
the appropriated for the salaries OF these agents
is entirely wasted. The Re ubiican members OF the Com
ittee will insist that all the testimony be printed before
any report is made.
Col Ordway, Sergeantat-Arms for many years OF the
Republican House, has just settled lis accounts as Ser
geant-at-Arms from 1863 TO 1875, amounting TO
SI77I5,G51, and has received from Treasurer New
letter stating that the have been audited and set
tied by the Department. except two Small Items Tor mi G.
age of 81 56, paid two members upon the Speakers
certificates which. il not allowed the members will be
liable to refund tO the Government.
Senator Boutwell, examined to-day TO the Alaska
Commercial Company He said the award OF the right to
catch seals in ALASKA made while he Secretary Of
the Treasury and for larger sum than any other
bidder offered.
For rqud, report O Coa0,,tonol Proesdin0s zee Third
New-York tribune., 1876-03-02
SILVER RESUMPTION.
CONFERENCE WITH SECRETARY BRIsTow-1WELVE
MILLION DOLLARS IN COIN ON HAND-A BILL TO
SET RESUMPTION GOING IN PREPARATION.
IlY IkIRGRAPH 10 Ihk IRIHUhRl

CONFERENCE WITH SECRETARY BRIsTOw-1WELVE
MILLION DOLLARS IN COIN ON HAND--A BILL TO
SET RESUMPTION GOING IN PREPARATION.
IBr IELEGRAPH 10 ThE TRIBUsE.l
WASHINGTON, March 1.-The members of the
House Appropriation Committee called at the Treas
ury Department to-day and had long conference
with The Secretary relative TO the proposed substitu
ton Of silver coin for fractional currency. The Sec
rotary expressed himself as willing that Congress
should pass law requiring the redemption of frac
tiona currency with silver; but he seemed to want
TO escape the responsibility Of the attempt should ii
prove failure although he does not think
it will fail. should it be successful, how
ever, he will fail to receive the credit
for carrying out the policy, for he has already
abundant power to put silver out currency with
out days delay. The Committee will tomorrow
decide the question. There are now, according to
the latest figures in the hands of the Committee,
S12 OOO, 900 in silver coin in the mns and assistant
treasures and 81 900 900 in silver bars. The Sec
retary now wants law making it imperative for
him to substitute silver coin for currency, and the
Committee have already practically decided on the
principles of the bill All the members of the Com
mittee are in favor of the proposition except Mr..
Holman who fears it may interfere with his green
back theories
The bill of the Committee will appropriate $163,
600 to be at once available for the purpose of
continuing the printing of the greenbacks, this sum
being required for operations before the beginning
of the next fiscal year. No money will be appro-
priated to continue the printing Of fractional cur
rency, and the bill will provide that none shall be
hereafter Issued. 1t will also direct the Secretary OF
the Treasury to pay out all the silver coin in the
Treasury for the redemption of fractional currency
as presented and TO provide for the coinage as fast
as possible of other silver to be available as fast as
the present supply is exhausted. The bill will be
drawn tomorrow and presented during the week.
IL will doubtless occasion considerable debate.
New-York tribune., 1876-03-02

Louis Auguste Blanqui was brother OF the
distinguished French economist jerome Adolpne
Blanqui, and born at Nice In lsO5. In
1880, while law stDdent he took up arms
against Charles X, and received the decora-
ton OF July Under the Government Of Louis Phil
lppe he acted with revolutionary party and was con-
santy IN the tolls OF the law. In 1885 he was sentenced
to three years Imprisonment for political ofenses but
was released before the expiration OF his term Soon
after his release he renewed his assaults upon monarch
Icl government and formed conspiracy TO carry his
schemes into effect In 1889, with Barbes and
others, he attempted insurTpction which
was speedily checked and he condemned TO death
but the sentence commuted 10 imprisonment for HE
NJ Blanqu was released by the revolution Of 1sis and
Immediately organized the Central Republican soc
ety." He led in the attempt, May 10. TO overthrow
the Constituent Assembly, and was few days later
arrested and sentenced O ten years impris
onment The restless agtator was released In 1883
but was sentenced again Ia four years Imprisonment In
January 1862. During the with Germany, he first
appeartd a. one Of the leaders in the msurrecton OF
Dec. TO- 1870, and was, IN March following sentenced
10 death in continuation by council OF war
He was not captured however, and was able
to to surface again during the reign OF the CON-
muue 1871, OF which he the chief leader. lie Tell
into the hands of the Government on the capture OF
Paris placed trial until April, 1872 when
he sentenced transportation Tor hfe On the oc
he replied, MY usual residencel l am usually III
mia
New-York tribune., 1876-03-02
THE REVOLT IN sANTo DOMINGO.

The 1idcndC of 81. Thomas publishes letter
from Puerto Plata dated Feb o. stating that the over
throw o power OF tbe government Of President Gou
zaes in the seaport OF Puerta Plata is complete Tue
,yernor OF the place. Ortea capituated TO the for
under the command VI Gen Luperon. aud after taking
shelter gor day two in the British Consulate and
establishment OF Mr. UeiDsen, sailed iOf Turks isdnd on
tue 81 inst.
hucr he above published tie Spanish steamer has
arrived Puerta Pla bringing advice to FEB. i3,
glch that President Gonzales, WHO had stk-
toned himself ut the town o. La Vega ia the interior,
had determined submit, and mad marched with
what troops he could assemble against the rv0luonists
ot Santiago and Puerto Plata. Several encounters had
taken plare. with varying results. Blsnrss IA Snto
Domingo Is at complete standstil and money 10 very
New-York tribune., 1876-03-02

during all the stages Of the Babcock trial Judge Pierre
pon had drawn from trctAttorney Dy yer the plans
OF the prosecution and the evidence In Its possession ana
communicated to Mr. storrs Of Gen. Bsbcoeks counsel
that this was done not once hut many times; and that
in order that there might be surprise Col Dyer was
called to Washington and induced TO eOnfde to the tor
neyGeneral all the secrets of the prosecution which In
turn became the property Of Gen. Babcock and MI
storrs In regard to ths Mr. Pierrepont says the re-
ports are not true. He does not know Mr. storrs
and never spoke to him In his life lie has never
said word written line to Judge Porter about the
Babcock case He has spoken with Gen. Babcock
about the since his Indictment Before his ndic
ment he and Secretary Brstow called Gen. Babcock into
the Presidents room day. and there In the presence
OF Gen. Grant told him Of the stories that current
about him. and that the only conversation be ever
had with him on the subject. He spoke with any
OF the counsel either side Of the Babcock about
the testimony, except with Col Dyer and Mr.. Eaton.
In regard TO the letter, which has now become so IA
NOUS and which has been interpreted as having been
sent for the purpose OF nmidang Witnesses and pre-
venting accompces from testifyine, Judge Perrepont
says first that correct copy OF 1t has yet been pub
shed Tho copy that has been going the rounds OF the
press for month is inaccurate in ny particulars. He
says that the circumstances under which the letter was
sent these: Reports had appeared in the news
papers that arrangements making to prevent the
punishment OF whisky thieves by the Wholesale and his
attention. well that Of the President had been d.
rectcd TO them, and the day on which the
letter was written these had accumulated and
had been corroboated by the assertion of Supervisor
OF Internal Revenue, who brought exaggerated
reports of such arrangements. Under these circum-
stances, and TO prevent public scandal the President
asked the Attorney TO write this letter which he
claims contains hint that the testimony OF accom-
plices not to be received Judge PlerTepont says
that the letter perfectly proper one, and that its
only object TO prevent great scandal Had IL not
been for the great excitement OF the tme It would have
been considered perfectly proper In regard to the pub
ncation OF the letter, the Attorney-General knows
nothing He at first supposed TINT II had been sent TO
the press by Col Dyer Ia convinced that he did
the DistrictAttOrney injustice.
New-York tribune., 1876-03-02
Mr.. PINCHBACK'S SUIT.

HIS LAST APPEARANCE AS A CLAIMANT IN THE SEN
ATE-vICToRY NOW, OR DEFEAT.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, March 1.-Mr. Pinchback is at last
again regularly before the Senate and there is little
fear that the case will be laid aside until 1t Is finally
disposed Of The subject at last seems as nauseous to
the Senate as it is the public and there is now an
apparent desire toay aside all other business aud fol-
low the unhappy suior to victory or defeat. Senator
Acon made long and able speech to-day in
but many who heard it could not forget that two
years ago the Mississippi Senator signed committee
report declaring that there had been lawful cleo
ton, and that he had since frequently declared
against Mr.. Pinchback. He will now, however,
vote for him. along with Messss Logan and Anthony,
who also as members of the Committee on Privileges
and Elections, signed the same report. Tomorrow
Mr. Edmunds viii speak against his admission, and
will, it is expected, be followed by Mr.. Bruce, who
will speak in the same tenor in the executive ses
sion six days 9go.
New-York tribune., 1876-03-02
CRJ,IFs AND CASUALTIES.

LAwRESCE Mass, March John G. Mcdonald,
of this city, train VI aud
Instantly killed to-day, at the EsseI sL crossing.
JoHNsTowN, n. Y, March 1.-C. Fred. Smith, the
alleged murderer Of remanded 10 s1 today, 10
action Of tho Grand JuTy Oh cnarge Of arson
ST. LOUIS March 1.--F. B. Curtis, who has been
managing large retail clothing house here for Syracuse
W nn arrested Monday for alleged embezzlement OF
$4,000.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 1.-Gas from leaky
main two Wckenden last night and
rendered nine people insensb They have since nearly all
been restored " consciousness.
SYRACUSE N Y, March 1.-Messrs. N. Peters,
Bro Son. Of the arssss Ay goods firms In this city.
susd Alfred wkinson banker for circulating fsss
stories that Nessrs. Peters bad failed.