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boswell 3 csmnsck,s D .. Rsppahannock BY King
Lear, dam Fanny washinsson. 100 lbA u. Rich
Dos~s H' canmasi': e. ousa.ss ~ Leaning
ton, dam orianna By Dsucaiion, 100 ibs lake
w. 4l %gcS;;: + ~ Red Dick. dam BY
Planet, 100 Ibs (Connor,.
George ! LorIlards or ,co e IA Amersn x Australasia
George l. ior,llsrd's ch o sunburst BY Planet,
dam Betty Ward. 100 los, tDonohueD. :......:...
Carr 4 Co IS Bur and Blue. BY War Dance dam
william Monkeys ch Lady Veto, BY Veto dam
'S'' cr aS"S.o " Ser Serge ~ Revolver dam Siren
w. r. ' ssSd asasS' Woodland By brown D,ci,
Carr 4 Co s CD. Ella waiten, BY war Dance dam
BY knight OF St George 81 lbs. Hushss). II
SAM DAr--Szcosp RAcE-Baltlmore cup for all
ages, $50 subserption;. half forfeit; club 70 add
save bis stake Closed April 20. 1870 wish "A nomi.
nasiona Twomits and quarter.
George L. Lorlard's b. G Tom ochiitrse. 4years.
wm Cottr'is CHI b. Stampede. years, BY War
Dance, by Dolly Morgan; ia lbs,
hall dam Heatherbell. los lbs 8
d. McDanieis en- c. Joe Germs. years. by Austrai-
oden Bowies Oh. q Ore Knob. years, BY Dickens,
dam slipper, los lbs.
John +: chamberlin's ,. b. Tho Hoaxsr, IS years, by
War Dance, dam LAS OF Sydney. ia lbs. ........
George Lonestan's b m Osage years, by Pat NAL
10y, cam Kate Leonard, los lbs..................
SAnK DAy--THIRD RAcR-Free Handicap Stakes, for
all ages SIS EACH II not declared out club TO add $500
for the st horse and 500 for the second One mile
and half .sN
William Mulkey's oh. M. Chiquita, years, by Hur-
rah dam Sunrise; los lbs
w. X. Babcock's oh. h. Oxmoro years, by Bay
Dick, dam by Oliver; 100 lbs. Observation-Disclosures.
W. cottrill's ch: G General Harvey, years, by Pat
Malloy, dam Yellow Bird. l06 lbs. -, ............ 8
A d. Browns b. b. Paladin years, by Leaning
ton dam Garland, 106 lbs. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
l. a. Hchcock's b. h. Carboo. years, by Lcxng-
ton, dam Alice Jones. 100 his Northumberland. s
Time, 2:42
maidens allowed n years old lbs if years old,
Ms. ir and upwards, II lbs Purse, 5000 for FIRST
horse and 800 for the second.
W. X. Babcock's b. h. Egypt, years, by Planet
uaru Lazy bury l
Jerome II. Wilson's b. 8. Thomas 0'Neil, years,
by Lightning dam Zingara. .......... ......... 2
J. g. Bethune's b. 9. Burgoo, years, by Hurrah,
dam Emma Downing. Observation-Disclosures.
7. D. W. r. Davis br. T. Jest, years, by Bay
wood. dam Joke ......................... 4dis
A. B. Pattersons b. Q. Portland, 8 years, by
vauxhal, dam TrinkeI Observation-Disclosures ais.
Time, lA7H-1:49k
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THE PICNIC HOMICIDE.

Coroner Croker held IN inquest yesterday morning
in the case Of John Sexton who shot last satur
day night by John Mcmahon, Jf., while entering ON
tho premises Of tho latter from the National Park,
Sixty second street and Tenth avenue
Thomas Mcmahon. father OF the prisoner, tcstincd:-
Ny garden is separated from tho National Park Garden
by wooden ence; we were often troubled by people
who attend picncs in the Park last Sunday my garden
was trampcd ovcr and my fence broken down by some
persons from the pcnic they damaged my property In
about $3.50; last Saturday night my told that
some roughs had threatened 70 set the house on rc
went 10 the police station and told the officer In CHARGE
who said that policemen had been already sent 10 my
house.
Catharinc McMahon wife OF the preceding witness,
said she houlc when tho ARRAY took place: she
heard noise and several roughs chasing her son
and throwing stones nj HIM; OF the crowd called
her son. sIl have your life and burn the house
down. they broke down the fence and followed my
son to the door with sticks and stones
Michael Paty, Of sixty-second street. between Tcnth
aud Eleventh avenues, said that he with the
cuscd last Saturday night sitting on rock the
fcncc which divides the two lots while there young
man came TO the platform and ordered them away;
John Mcmahon Jr said that he lived there; stones
then thrown across the fence and witness
climb no did not wait 10 SEQ the subsequent pro-
cccdings, but ran home.
acr the first over the fence several ohcrs fo
lowed and chased himself and companion INTO the lat
tes house, Mcmahon got two guns and gave one to VII
ness he told witness they were not loaded they ,hor
back toward the fence some one took hold OF wit
ness and broke his gun; McNahon also struggling
with some one and his gun won't on; witness saw
fall and then ran away II was very dark and hi
did not any until his gun grabbed: he had
heard some one call out that they would burn Mona
hons house.
Henry o DonneI. a painter, or No bl4 Tenth ave.
nue. said that he with the deceased the tmc Of
the row; stones thrown by them aud words
were used about burning the house.
The case was then. NJ halfpast ono, adjourned tiT
this morning At eleven o'clock
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contested, both sides making determined nghG nr
Griswoid and Mr. Douglas werc both playing well, and
the use OF the malieL After some hard hight.
inR they came to close quarters In front OF
E"1Dns h goal IN the excitement % Inc %oR Re
bins got smart tap on the eyc The damage, however
was slight Mr.. Perry Belmont finally made clean
sending the players once more TO the centre
The ponies were all behaving very well, and
n appeared o. thoroughly well broken ss
some sharp work both Sides Mr.. Douglas made
good hit and backed up BY Mr. Franckyn, carried the
M Robbins goal. where we'll directed hit finished
the game.
In the NTH game Mr. Crosby again took part, and
Mr.. Robbins ofneiased as umpire After. tho nrst
charge tor the ball Tho players all got jammed mp
sether In the centre, the maets ratified together and
the ponies danced TO the music rs approaching tho
excitement of the game. Both sides gained advan-
agc, and several occasions The ball driven out
and the players ranged in opposite lines ready 10 make
rush MS II thrown back
tho scene Of the contest Finally Mr. Crosby went to
work and backed up by Mr. Douglas carried the ball
TO halt and a determined light ensucd II was, how.
only temporary, OF tho Crosby party sent
the ball between the goal posts and scored another VIC
tory for bis side
wns commenced as soon the parties had changed
goals II was by far the prettiess 10 watch, as
thcrc was more riding. tho ball being kept the
move and not all the time between the poncs legs Tho
warning ha ama
umpire Mr. Robbins had 10 be repeated good many
times without receiving any attention Mr..
Franckiyn finally mado pretty good hit
and brought the ball once moro 10 tho
centre OF the field, from where the Crosby party
getting 10 work, backing each other vol up succeeded
in carrying II up toward their opponents goal This
time their skill again received Its reward after
exciting struggle the little ball suddenly hit out Of
the forest OF bamboo sticks and ponles' legs and,
passing between the tagged goal posts scored another
victory for Mr. Crosby, making the total score four 10
Mr. Crosby and two TO Mr.. Bennett
Some lev OF the members ed about n
ter OF an hour longer but as getting late the
jorty relieved themselves OF their riding costume.
The horses were put 70 the coaches and, with parting
blast OF tho horn, tho ourinhands rolled OF the
meadow and took tho road for the city.
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MEETING or LIQUOR DEALERS.

meeting of quos dealers was held yesterday amer.
at the call Of the Central Committee OF the
Liquor Dealers Association, to mnke arrangements for
general mass meeting protest against tho rigid
forccmont OF the Excise law. Major saucr called the
meeting order and nominated Mr.. Michael Hahn for
chairman. Mr. Hahn elected. and on taking the
chair wished It distinctly understood that ho pres
en at the meeting simply In his capacity as private
citizen. lie has Sancia interest in Of the vari-
ous branches OF the trade but must enter his earnest
protest against the action OF the police last Sunday.
Dr. sehaiblc addressed the meeting in German and
urged the appointment of committee to make prepa
rations for meeting OF citizens to take place
early next week in Cooper Institute. He denounced
the present Excise law outrage upon the liberty
OF citizens affecting not only the persons engaged in
the trafc but materially striking at the right to
else thor free will by The masses OF the people.
Mr.. X kalzcincmcyer said II was use for other
the who csalc retail dealers attempt to make the
question political to attempt to throw blame
either upon the Police Commissioners the officials
who did their bidding The fault was in tho law tscf
and so long as remained or the statnte book the city
officials had no alternative except enforce whom
called upon to do That this call had been made by
certain portion OF the community Who represent the
temperance element established fact What
the meeting should consider how either to obtain
repeal of the law 10 modify II that distinction
would be drawn between tho sale of splruous liquors
and that OF beer and light wines, both OF which. he
claimed, were not only harmless, but whole
could be done the courts should be asked to
mako q temporary injunction In order to prevent
cnrrenco OF the dlsgraccful scenes OF last sunday
test could DO started NJ and II that failed
such men should be sent TO the Legislature would
either abolish or nmcpd tho law.
Alter some other speeches n committee on mass
meeting appointed, with power TO add TO their
number, so that the committee when complete will
After tho adjournment or the meeting an. informal
meeting of tho committee was held when 1t was de-
cded to await the result OF the meeting Of the German
Sacngcrbund this evening before taking any dednitc
action
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INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE.

letter mas been received from Mr.. CLIFFORD the
owner OF the Canadian schooner yacht Countess OF
DuHcrn, accepting the terms Of tho New York Yacht
Club in regard to the sailing for the Queens Cup IN
30 far that he agrees sail series OF three races as
proposed by the New York Yacht Club, over tho
designated In this harbor or its vicinity In July
or sail tho the proposed starting
from Newport X J., m August Mr.. Clifford, however,
spulacs that yacht shall be selected to sail against
the selection Of three yachts TO be named his
competitor the morning OF tho race tho weather
Is light or rough, ns was done IN the OF the
matches with the Livonia majority OF the mcn-
bcrs OF the New YORK Yacht Club favor OF acced-
ing the proposition OF Mr. Clifford considering that
Il would DO moro sportsmanlikc. and more conducive
generally 10 the interests OF yachting The club how
ever. hasho determine tho question.
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ATHLETIC SPORTS.
ANNUAL SPRING MEETING or THE NEW YORK
ATHLETIC cLuB-rHE EVENTS AND ENTRIES

ANNUAL SPRING MEETING or THE NEW YORK
ATHLETIC cLuB-rHE EVENTS AND ENTRIES
BRILLIANT REUNION ANTICIPATED.
The FIRST important athletic meeting OF the season
will take place Tuesday next Decoration Day the
occasion being the annual reunion Of the Now York
Athletic Club on its grounds, Mott Haven.
Year after year the games OF this spirited association
looked forward to and attract great attention
from all lovers OF outdoor sports There twelve
events on the programme, eleven OF which were open
to all quail fed amateurs and the responses the same
have been OF very liberal character as the list OF
entries herewith appended will show. Among the
names will be found many well tried performers while
the presence Of that marvellous athlete, Mr.
William b. Curtis Of Chicago, and also that
other brilliant amateur, Mr. II +. Bucrmcyer,
will be heartily welcomed by every MEMBER OF the
club and thousands who have them In uniform on
tho cinder path. All the prominent athletic clubs in
this city represented In of the events
while few from distance the least salts
factory nature Of the list the entries Of several
members Of college associations this being the first
time that such representatives have ever thought Il
worth while to test their form and speed in this city
The grounds OF the Athletic Club are now in superb
commodaons for spectators OF the most comfort
able and ample nature, the grand stand erected last
year being able TO scat vast crowd OF spectators Tho
games will be called at two O'Clock Tuesday after
noon. Tho events and entries as follows
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THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

CONTINUATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL INvE3-
rIGArIoN AT THE AsToR HOUSE.
The Sub Committee OF tho Congressional Committee
on tins Department Of Justice tMr Meade chairman)
continued its session the Astor Houso yesterday.
The committee was engaged during most of the day in
hearing testimony hoping 10 gather some clews from
which tangible evidence might hereafter be gained
furthcrnnce Of the purpose OF the All the
witnesses were examined with closed doors. the
press might bc denied admission much 10 pre-.
the possibility OF persons subpnnacd utilizing the
committee for the qualification OF personal malice
spite. The committee have already had presented to
them some charges against officials with which they
have but little to do and again they have heard ser
statements made which, ip the absence OF any
roboration yet, they do not desire TO have made
public This silence will DO removed should any infor-
nation before the committee which would render
the allegations entitled to consideration.
Two United States Deputy Marshas Harris and Bern
hard were examined their testimony having rcfcrcncs
10 the manner Of the performances Of their duties few
being taken for example This sort OF tes
tmony oil but litto interest except to the committee
itself whose business il is to collect facts for general re-
vision OF the Mnrshals Office Tho testimony OF John X
Brown, printer at No "a Beckman street, was also
taken Brown testified that he little moro than
agent in the business for John l. Davenport. who put
$500 into the concern few years ago. nearly all Of
which, however, was now gone: he admitted that .
large number IL not ALL OF the election documents had
been printed in the concern Davenport having control
OF such papers ms Supervisor of Elections: but no
denied that any ovcrcharges had over been made he
stated that Davenport had always bocn particularly
anxious to have the bills down to the very lowest
figure nj which similar work would be done by any
other firm.
In the evening the committee held a secret session
Considerable speculation occasionod In tho aftor-
noon among Interested outsiders TO the Of tho
presence Of two ladies' ut the door Of tho committee
room seeking for admission, and hopes were enter
tanned that the dull routine OF tho investigation
be frightened M by some startling testimony iuvnv
ing somebody other In IN with woman in IT,
The conecturcs all vanished into thin afr when II be-
cal m
Der OF tho committee only 10 ask question two
ahout enyne nj erm m
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ANOTHER GREAT DRY GOODS AUG
TON.

Another enormous sale Of dry goods Al auction, smi
lar 70 that held Tuesday a the store OF NessrR
Wright Bliss Fabyan, VIII be held to-day. To-day's
sale BY Mcssrs Field, Norris Fcnner 4 Co., OF No.
ls5 Broome street. and u Is thought viii nearly equal
Of fhc Amoskcag, Langion, Stark and Naumkcag
manufacturing compares, amounting 60 5,O00
VI staple domestic goods, Will be sold. majority
Of the out OF town merchants who 10 the city to
attend the rst sale, have remained be hand for
to-days and u The rapid manner IN which the goods
were sold on Tuesday, aid the evident desire for
than wcrc offered - any criterion the goods to b.
offered to-day VIII 80 OF we'll Auctions like these
have not occurred before In number OF years the last
being in MAJ 1851. whom 3000 pieces we're offered
and the receipts aggregated about t50o,00Q
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JOCKEY CLUB BETTING BOOKS

As the time approaches for the gates Of Jerome Park
70 DO thrown open to the public speculation wakes
warm upon the probable performers in the several i'm
portant sakcs to be during the coming meeting.
With tho increase in the activity OF the betting element
the bookmakor At the Jockey Club rooms Twcntysev-
enth street and Madison avenue, has cut down the
favorises several points, thcre have been many
changes recently and tho ruling at present are
far below those of month ago. Much OF the rcduc-
ton is due to the performances Of Of the favores
ut the recent meetings the Southwest both tho book
maker and public accepting victories there excellent
crterons OF what 1t is possible for the horses in
tho East Tho following the latest odds offered and
taken the principal candidates in the mpor-
tant events take place at tho Jerome spring meet
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THE EXCISE LAW.

Mayor wickham was clossted with tho Police Com
mssoners Yesterday for half hour, the subJec. Of
conversation being the raid Sunday last The doors
were kept carefully closed while the discussion lasted
Al its conclusion the Commissioners expressed opin-
ions with regard TO tho raid and the future policy OF the
Board General Smith said that in the enforcement OF
the law he INSISTED the strctest impartiality M
Nichols believed In a modification OF the law whereby
an open traffic sunday might be done away with
The otner Commissioners remedy but enforce
the law long IL remained the salute books
The general opinion was that the Board would not
cedc from It's present position. although IL probable
that less harsh measures will be adopted in future.
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A CLEVER CAPTURE.

Last night 81 Martin II. Jensen, Of No. IA First
avenue passing through Bleccker street. IN the
direction Of Broadway, no assaulted by thres
men who Knocked him down and robbed him Of
silver watch. The men then ran on but
Jcnscn's cries for help wcrc heard by Onicer
Franklin Lake, OF the Fourteenth precinct, whs
nj onco started In pursuit OF the criminals and
cecdcd alter an exciting chase OF several blocks, In
coming up with Two Of them They werc taken 70 Tho
Mulberry station house. where they gave their
names and addresses a. ioows:--John Cudney, No AZ
Monroe street. and William jones' OF No ~ Chrystis
street The prisoners wcro locked up
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-25
EXCISE DEPARTMENT CHANGES.

The Board OF Excise yesterday officially appointed
Casper c. Chds Chief Clerk TO the Commissioners.
They also dismissed Inspectors Urban, Hunt, CONN
and Weeks, and appointed in their places Mcssrs OH
yer II. Kingsland, Thomas Knnnady, James r. Cava-
nagh and James Gregory II Is probable that tho
position OF chief okkceper now held by Mr. Kocrncr
will be given to Mr.. Donohuc, of Albany, formerly
Excise Inspector In that city. Tho Commissioners
In the opinion that the business OF tho de-
partmcnt requires from six 10 eight additional insrcc-
TORS and f the appropriation asked for is given by tho
Board OF Estimate and Apporonmcnt the iorco Will
be so Increased
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THE CENTENNIAL RIFLE MATCH
TIE PHAcrrcz MATCHES or THE IRISH RuLz-
MEN

DUBLIN. May -, 1874
TO day the northern men met their Dublin colleagues
on the military ranges Dundalk and excellent days
work resulted. The weather charmingy hnc, and
on such day The shooting, speaking roundy, should
have been better. The recorded their wind
and elevation for each shot, worked this respect
on the plan Of the rinemen who carried the day at
Doymount McKenna fred Tor the arst time on his
back, and this held to account for the smancss OF
his score. Wilson almost as he ever was
but the rest OF the Belfast men known the
shooting world. The shooters were divided into two
squads, the norsberners taking No l target and tho
homo team No ?. and though match, practically
speaking, was ared there was no money prize cup
awarded the victors As Mr.. Joynt Is new rneman
Major Leoch put him into James Polocks place, and
though this latter gentleman fred tho iul number OF
shots, making total Of 1874 points. his score not
taken into account IN the grand total ca cuations
which show nsuccess for the Dublin by 81 points
The lrst OF the competitions for places in the Ccnien
NAL Team will be held upon thus day fortnight May "a
Appended IL the scorc.--
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MUSTANG RACE TO-DAY.

At noon to-day Francisco Peralto, a Mexican rider,
will commence the attempt ride l55 miles in seven
hours, tho Fleetwood Park track, having at his
disposal twenty-five out Of the thirty-sx mustangs
which have been recently brought from California.
The track is In good condition, and yesterday afternoon
the animals exercised by the rider who said
he felt confident Of winning the race. Last evening
Pcralto was brought from the Park TO the city
goggles purchased for him to protect his eyes
against the sun and Dust, this prccauton being deemed
necessary from the fact that tho last Parker
the rider, was compelled stop on account OF bind
moss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-25
JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP.

In addition to the ten declarations made in the
tries for the Jockey Club Handicap to be Jerome
June TO- and already published in tho HERALD, James
DAVIS chestnut colt Damon, years, by Jack Malone
out or Fanny Barrow, posted at the club rooms
yesterday This leaves seventeen acccptances and Il Ia
field Of such character that grand takc
MIA
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Comptroller Groom was atssnt a. worccsssr, MssR,
yesterday. and will return 20 the city to-day.
Mayor wlckham yesterday signed warrants, amount
Ing 10 $so0o0 in favor OF the estate Of the ato John
the estate against the city growing oat 81 Ne street.
cleaning conHscsA
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CLAY's RED COAT.

Mr. Green CInys chestnut colt Red Coat three years.
by imp. Australian dam Salie lthe dam OF Experience
Oaks will be to-day at Jerome Park, where
he joins Mr. McGraths stable. Red Coats crcditabo
victories OF the Citizens Stakes miles, Licking
ton, and the Falls City Stakes. mile heats Louis
Vile. makes HIM well thought OF for the Belmont
Stakes in which he Is engaged.
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OswEGo. N. :

OswxGo, N. r., May "a, 1876.
rife match shot at Beleville, Ontario, to-day
by teams from the Forty ninth Rifles OF Bellovle and
Forty eighth regiment National Guards OF this city
Tho conditions OF the match were:-Six each,
81 shots, each at 200, 500 and 900 yards.
Oswego ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 312
Beilcvillc. $50
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The yachts wanderer, NY.Y.c., Nr. James stillman,
from New York for the eastward; Maynard, NY.YC.,
flying Brooklyn Y.C. signal. Mr. s. A. willoughby,
from New York for Boston, passed whitcstonc, L. l.,
Yesterday.
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The Chessas. d Brooklyn, we're defeated here to-day
BY the Princeton College nine by score Of l4toa
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st. LOUIS VS.. aEsoLurE.

The ST. LOUIS Club went out to Elizabeth, N. J., to |
play with the Resoluse Club yesterday and very
near being defeated, 10 shown by tho following
gcoro.-
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SCHUETZENFEST.

The opening ceremonies OF the fourth at
Schuczen Park, Union Hill, closed last evening
with the distribution OF nearly 900 worth OF prizes
The elegant park hrongcd with visitors and great
interest manifested by the representatives Of tho
German, English, Scotch and American societies IN the
team shooting and outdoor sports Five teams OF
EACH nred tho 200 yards range, having
ten shots each. President George Acry, Secretary
B. II. rienkcn and Shooting Master Phi. Klein. super
intended the shooting The at tho close OF the
day gave the following result IN prIzes:--