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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting
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Barton, Tuesday the sth day of January next,
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nothing of his antecedents, and after
the battle of Fredericksburg he acted as
spy, gaining important information.
He was afterward captured and sent to
Libby Prison and parole, reenlisted.
deserted and committed burglary, and
is back in his old qearters again, with
twelve years more to serve.
During the past three weeks the ship
building industry has taken very ac-
tive movement The two last seasons,
while not dull, have tagged on account
of the hesitation and pecuniary inabill-
ty of vessel owners to have their vessels
overhauled but the activity of trade of
the past summer has placed them in a
position to obtain the needfull repairs,
and has stimulated others to invest in
new vessel property. The builders are
at present crowded with requests for es-
innate on new vessels and repairs of
old ones, one firm having given as many
as eleven estimates within the last week.
Philadelphia North american.
The Baldwin locomotive works at
Philadelphia has recently received an
order from the Russian Government for
40 irst-class freight engines. to be COM
pleted during February and March,
! 1878. The war has absorbed all the
engines in the Empire for military
purposes, and the hard usage to which
they are exposed rapidly destroys them.
Meanwhile the heaviest wheat crop ever
known in Southern Russia and Bulga.
ria is rotting in the bins for lack Of
means for transportation to the Baltic
ports, and about 800 new engines will
be required at once Most of these will
be built in Europe, and the 40 to bt
built in Philadelphia will cost s5OO.OOC
and give employment to nearly 2OoC
/ men.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
OUTRAGE BY A MOB.

MISERABLE WOMAN TARRED, FEATHERED
AND RIDDEN ON IAIL.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
ERIE, Pa, Oct H. 1871
Particulars Of . disgusting affair which occurred at
waterford, Pa, last Saturday night have just
light Ten years ago woman named Jackson camo
10 Waterford. For one year she lived unlawfully with
Henry Estes and was then transferred for sixteen
bushels OF grain to brother, Tom Estes. She lived
with Tom without being married Tor nine years. and
bore several children. Last summer Estes deserted
her, when the woman took up with a young man
named KINNEY. kimmcy's parents demonstrated,
and IN a dispute .nat followed the young man
roughly handled his Iather, grandfather and
two uncles. This reused public sentiment. Last
Saturday night nftecn disguised men broke in the
door Of the where the couple were living KIM
mcy in his SHIRT escaped irofn the back room and
stayed in the woods ali night The woman was seized,
stripped and heavy coat OF tar smeared ai over her
person, after winch sho feathercd placed astride
upon fence RAN and carried about mile and left W
the roadside Others OF tho party, ever, carried
her still astrac oi the rail- bali the distance back and
lett her ut the house OF neghbor.
Threats are nude oi serving KINNEY with the same
sauce No arrests have as yet been made.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
claims which would be recognized. as viii be seen Dy
the following extract:-


the following extract
ITS JURISDICTION
The Commissioners shal. no, nave the Jurisdiction
OF any reclamation made In behalf Of q native born
Spanish subject naturalxed N the United States, Is
shall appear that the same subject matter has already
been adud.cated BY competent tribunal IL Cuba and
the claimant has tailed TO make : declaration
or hts nationality AZ required BY the Law
arbltraiors shai. not have jurisdiction Of sny dc.
rnands growing out OF contracts Each claimant
shall nle n the Office OF the Comm : memorial
stating the particulars Of the claim, tue general
ground on which IS founded under the public inter-
national law and the amount claimed, whicn shall %
verified under oath The arbitrators may IN their dts
cre..on order any ciaiman, 10 answer . cath such
interrogatories a. may De submitted 70 the Com
mission .or the purpose by or on behalf OF either
governmen. Every claimant shall M alowec
two months cine nexi following the ding
OF hr memorial q winch 20 lake and hle n,s proofs
and three months following shai, be allowed Tor
the saking and alng .! proofs behalf Of Spain
After The proofs on he part >. Spain shall oe closed
the Comm ssion shall accord reasonable lime for the
taking o: re6utting proof Each memorial and al sx-
hibits and proofs shall be Ged original manuscript
BY AN CaplRx.
On November 1. 1879 81: Barthold,. the French
Ministerial Washington. who mad been chosen the um-
pire, gave the following decisions:-
Joaquin 81. Angerica The Spanish authorities were
duly notified OF the American citizenshp 0. me claim
ant SIX months before evyng embargo on hs prop
erty, and have acknowledged his ,nnoccnce OF any
compiicity IN the ,nsurrectlon. The property was
taken 1859 and not restored 10 before the years
1873 and 1874 Tho Spanish authorities are liable .or
tho unjust detention o. anc Tor the injury II sus
tanned while IN their possession. Tha umpire awards
the sum Of S:4s, ,ls0 with interest from tho date Of
tho decision Until paid the OF six per cent per
Rnnum.
THE fsloLisRI CLAIM
Pedro 3. Is!oieri.-No damages can be awarded
claimant TOR injuries he received In private quarrel
The proofs do not show shat he was guilty OF any
offence He was arrested anc detained sixteen days
ir prison, when be was released by the Of
the Consul Genera. OF the United States In Cuba
Eiph m md tvtth
terest from 1sl september 1870, 10 the date Of pay
ment, arc awarded
The OF Francisco c. Zygmero was dismissed
tor want OF jurisdiction
Tho Of Jose de ortega was dismissed as tho
proofs show that the claimant, who was Of ioreign
birth, had not complied with the requirements OF the
Naturalization laws
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
INDICTED FOR CONSPIRACY.
TRUST COMPANY OFFICIALS CHARGED WITH
FRAUD.


FRAUD.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PATERSON. N. j., Oct. IL, 1877.
The Grand Jury to-day indicted James r. Preston,
the treasurer, and David Henry and f. X. Rose, two
OF the directors OF the late Merchants Loan and Trust
Company, which suspended the 7th OF July last
Tor conspiracy to dciraud tho dcposiors and In re.
moving assets after the failure OF the bank for the
benefit OF themselves and other favorte directors an
depositors.
Rose is out OF the city and has not yet been ar
rested. Henry and Preston were arragned this after
noon for conspiracy and for taking u note Of about
$500 from tho bank They held to bail In S3 900
each to appear for trial next Wednesday.
Preston was then arraigned an Indictment
OF six different counts Tor uuiawfuly taking from he
bank IN cash and notes a sum aggregatng $40 900.
For this he held under So, 900 additional bal 10
appear on Wednesday. Mr.. james Bell was Henry's
surety, aud james Bum and Samuel Smith were Pres
;on's Nr. Henry Is prominent democrat ana ex. As
munity. IL reported that the Grand Jury after
Others and great excitement prevails. The Grand
Jury continues in session until twelve O'Clock o.
night, and IS said TO be following up the fraudulent
failure oil the Paterson Fire Insurance Company The
Preston raf promises TO be he case
that ever came up IN Paterson.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
DELTA KAPPA EPSILON.
ANNUAL CONVENTION or A POPULAR COLLEGE
SOCIETY.


SOCIETY.
HAMILTON. N. Y, Oct H. 1871
The thirty-nrst annual Convention OF the Delta
Kappa Epsilon Fraternity being held with the New
Chapter Of Madison University. The fraternity
which is the largest TINS country, established
at Yale College ls4i, now represented In twenty
nine colleges aud numbers over seven hundred men,
bcrs The present Convention promises to be most
successful held by the fraternity. The delegates
began to arrive Tuesday. Among those present
and up to the present are the iolowing-Yae College,
). i. sharp y. A. Eddy and W. G. See!cy; Bowdoin,
7. L. Paine and W. @. Davis; Rochester University,
q. H. Socun, G. "A. Brown l.. 4. Barley. l.. W. Lansey
and Y. u. Sickles Kepssaeaer Polytechnic Institute,
W. l. Baocock; Amherst College, d. n Cacord and
Charles Terry; Western Reserve j. J. Holloway;
Universty OF Michigan, ". V. Morse and W. w. Ancus
Lafayette, W. L. Sheaier. q. Heebner ana h. X.
Forbes; Wesleyan ,: 2. kellogg; Columbia College,
Knapp; Hamilton College, j. X. Gardner, q. r.
Crumbie, U. II. DE With and g. +. Saadln; Madison
University ). II. Mason, II. d. BALDWIN and w y.
socum; Rutgers, y. T.. Todd, &. f.. Kenyon, G. W.
Pousue Brown University. a. IL. Harrington; Dart
Besides the delegates various chapters are repre-
sculcd by individuals who spectators the
hotels crowded TO their utmost capacity, the last
arriving being Obliged TO BE- placed among trends OF
the Madison Chapter
WELCOME
The delegates, as fast as they arrive, are met by
their brothers oi the hone chapter with carr iages,
aud brought 10 the hall OF the "Mu," winch
IL beautiful threc story building OF brick
and stone, Of very handsome design, and
is situated In the heart OF tho village.
The lower hoor is used as reception room reading
and smoking rooms; the upper floor is used tor the
lodge The Convention meets IN this lodge hafpast
ten a. NJ and three y. ~ and eight r. NJ the pro-
gramme comprising the public exercises and banquet
OPENING SESSIONS.
The Convention 30 far is very enthusiastic repre-
senting the fraternity to be IN splendid condition
The carly session yesterday devoted examining
credentials OF delegates, while tho afternoon
was secret one Alter tho afternoon meeting
the delegates visited the college building and then
were drivcn through the surrounding country TO
Hamilton College, only short distance from Madison.
The fraternity having chapter at that institution
spent short time visiting H. Other places Of IN
torcst In the VICINITY visited, aud The party
turned to supper, after which tho evening session
was held.
PrBLfc EXERCISES.
The public exercises TO day VIII be beid at the Bap
tst Church, that being The oIiy structure the town
large enough tor the purpose
General Jumcs W. Hustled will preside The Grafton
will be delivered by Rev. Jonn Pcddo, ID. d., OF
Philadelphia Tho musical programme, which ~ very
elaborate, Will be executed by the Utica Band and
orchestra Allor the exercises tho banquet VIII pe
served at the PARK House, the details coming from
Utica ana Now York
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Senator P. b. Plumb OF Kansas: Wilson King.
United States Consul at Bremen, and R. r. Bridgers,
president OF the Atlantic Coast Railway Line are al
tie st. Nicholas. Robert 81. McLnne, OF Baisimore.
ana exCongressman John Reilly OF Pennsylvania, are
at the Windsor. Judge Theodore Miller OF the New
York Cours Of Appeals; Congressman W. W. Rice. OK
Congressman John N. s. Williams and Ben Periey
Poorc of Massachusetts,; Congressman George A. Bag
Icy, OF watertown, N Y. General j. f. Gilmer, OF sa
vannah; Lyman X. Bass, OF Buffalo, and Judge r. D.
Rice OF Name are at the Filth Avenue. Dr. T. Frig
not, OF Paris, is at the Brunswick. Bishop Thomaa
F. Hendricken oil Providence is Al the Grand Central
Lieutenant Commander David O. Woodrow, United
States Navy is the Sturievaut. Warner Miller, Of
Herkimer, N. y, is a. the Hoffman.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsHISGroS, Oct. l2--1 A. Nj. J

WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12--1 A. Nj.
Indications.
For New England, colder, partly cloudy weather.
with rain areas. variable winds shifting TO north.
westerly, and falling, followed by rising barometer.
For the Middle Atlantic States, colder, clear or
partly cloudy weather. northwesterly winds and rising
barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, northeriy Winds
colder. clear partly cloudy weather. and higher
pressure
For the East Gulf States, warmer, clear or partly
cloudy weather, light winds, mostly from the north
and stationary or lower pressure.
For the West Gull States, warmer, clear ov partly
cloudy weather, southeastcrly winds and falling
barometer
For the Tennessee and ohio Valley, warmer clear
partly cloudy weather. light variable winds shifting
to southerly and rising followed by falling baromc
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Mssouri val.
leys. increasing cloudiness and rain areas, warmer
southerly winds and falling barometer, followed by
rising barometer and colder north west winds.
For the upper lake region, light variable winds
shifting TO south heasterly, warmer clear partly
cloudy weather. rising followed by falling barometer
For tho lower lake region, Of light rain, fol-
lowed by clearing weather. colder northwe westcrly
winds and rising barometer, possibly followed by
warmer variable winds and falling barometer
The Ohio River Will rise below Cincn nnutL Tho
other rivors will remain stationary.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
GENERAL EUROPEAN NEWS.

EXCITEMENT OVER THE PENCE MURDER CASE
APPEALS FOR pARDoN--sERIoUs coLL1ERY
ACCIDENT IN ENdLAND-THE INDIAN FAMINE
LONDON, Oct l2, 1877.
There Is great excitement here In consequence OF
the sentence on the Pengo murdercra Charles Reade,
the author writing eloquent letters TO the press
demanding commutation OF their sentence or a
pardon Il IS beloved that the government will COM
mute the sentence at least on the two iemales but
their decision still unknown although next Tuesday
has been fixed tor the execution.
coIuKRy EXPLOSION IN ENGLAND
An explosion took place yesterday coliery at
Pemberton, near Wigar.;s 49, ~ yer forty
miners who wero in the pit only usc, ,sye been
rescued Three OF the rescuers were suGocated.
Various papers confirm tho report that about forty
persons pershed in the coliery explosion at Pember-
ton. Only TWO bodies have as yet been recovered.
LOSS OF AN AMERICAN BARK.
Tho American bark William Van Name Captain
Coggns, from New York August 80 by way OF Queens
town October for Leith. struck the rocks OF tho
Lands End and sunk. The was saved
THE INDIAN FAMINE
rains great part of the threatened districts OF
Northern and Central India. A rainfall ranging from
two 10 tell inches is reported from Gonduana and the
western frontier OF Bengal in the South the north
boundary OF the Punjab in the North, and from the
Province OF Dude N tho East 10 the Gulf OF Cotch in
the Wcst The ram has not yet ceased Dude Behar,
Gujerat, Bcnar, Rajpooiana, the Northwest Prov
inces, the Central Provinces. the Central Indian
States and the funjab all share in its
benefits. The autumn crops IN northern India. wher.
surviving, viii be benefited greatly. Pasturage
will soon be abundant, and the spring crop sownQs
Will be safe Emgrants from the threatened tracts
already returning home and agriculture is active
everywhere All Immediate apprehension Of famine
In Northern India next year has passed away,
though high prices aud some pressure the poor
will remain until the spring crop is assured The
weather and crop prospects In Mysore, Bombay and
Madras also continue favorable. The financial pros.
poets much improved by the change In tho sisua.
ton
The New York herald., 1877-10-12

LONG ISLAND SAVINGS BANK,

ALBANY, Oct ii, 1877.
Superintendent Lamb has recently had calculations
his Office upon the reports OF the Long Island
Savings Bank from which 1t appears that the trustees
should be enabled to pay eirh y-nno per cent tho
amounts due 10 depositors within sixty days While
the business of the bank rs suspended It's income
BILL goes Oh, and this being AT the rate of
$40 900 Il year. or more than 81, 900 month"; should
suicc TO pay its current expenses and add contIn-
ually the assets. The estimate OF eighty per
cent is made upon tho bas of Nr. Reid report vi
examination IN August. 1877. Nr. Lamp concludes
oI this estimate tnat tue proposition recently made
BY tho trustees TO eight per cent III sixty DAYS was
not 50 generous lhoy tried " make pcvDe beIeyc
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
IOWA ELECTION.

DEs MoiSEs Oct IL, 1877.
Up to midnight last night the State Register had
definite reports from hall counties in tho state
partial from tho OF the others. The
total poll OF the state 250 600. oi these Gear
(repubican). has l3o, 600; Irish democrat), S0Oo0
Stubbs (Grcenbackcrl 200; Jessup tprohbi,onist
5000. IL claims Tor Gear clcar majority all.
In the Legislature the returns show "a republicans IN
In the senate 10 democrats anu doubtful OF these
at least will act with the republicans The House.
tar as have beon reported definitely, stands-Re-
publicans, 5S; democrats 20; Rreenbackers, 3; not
heard from TO- Ono half OF tho latter will DO publ-
The republican majority on joint ballot Ii csti
mated at So
The New York herald., 1877-10-12

Dumb Asylum and the cemetery where are buried the
remains OF both Union aud Confederate sodiers- The
party dined AZ ,ne City Hotel by invitation Of tns
Agricultural Association.
on ineir way 70 the cars ~ on the arrival Of the
party ~ the morninR the streets were crowded Win
people 10 see The listing VISITORS The recep
ZOE was everywhere cordial, aud the members oi the
party privately expressed the great pleasure the trip
bad afforded them. They returned 20 Washington q
hali-past seven O'Clock this evening
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
THE INDIANS.

CONCENTRATIONS FROM THE WAR DEPARTMENT
ovER J, sEPHs SURRENDER.
CHICAGO Oct. II, 1871.
General Sheridan having received from Adjutant
General Townsend dispatches congratulatng himself
General Terry ami Colonel Miles, tie result OF the
Indian war, telcgrapned tho same to the officers in
command adding that he considers the capture OF
Joseph exceedingly important, especially ils in.
luence oD Oregon Indians He also ADDS his own
conmondations for the conduct OF officers and men,
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
SITTING BULLS RELATIONS WITH THE CANADIAN
POLICE.

OTTAWA, Oct. III. 1871
With reference to the despatch stating that dicul
ties had arisen between the ted police Sitting
Bul's band tho department here regards the story as
without icundaiion. recent despatch from Fort
Walsh states that everything perfectly quict and that
there is no cause or or Likelihood OF difficulty Sitting
But has frequent communication with the officers oI
the mounted police anu Is perfectly amonablc 10 Cana
dian laws
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
A SUDDEN DEATH.

well dressed old gentleman. supposed from papers
found IN his pocket TO DO Aloert G. Thorpe
OF Railway n. j., dropped dead at eleven
A. h yesterday while entering The deepos
OF tho Pennsysylvanla Railroad ut Jersey
city. He had Just como OF Cortiandt street Jerry
boat One of the train hands identified him as Mr..
Thorpe, and said that he was one OF the original
directors OF tho old New Jersey Railroad and Trans
portation Company lie was eighty years Of age
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
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AN ELECTION RIOT IN IOWA.

CHICAGO, Ill, Oct. II, 1917.
Dubuque, Iowa, special says:-''Consderable
OF riot occurred In Mosalem township
Dubuque county, on election night, between
Irish aud German citizens Some sixty shots were
intcrchanged and number wounded
sTne sheriff and posse left this afternoon tor the
scene of the Disturbance