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The steamers JOHN GIBSON and O KNIGHT
VII Slai save ss,1, New 6ork At o'Sock m, I'm
uTday at o clock a.. m, and Alexandria -
same day.
Freishts taken at lowest rates. For Information
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Georgetown.
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The New York herald., 1877-07-01

Harvard rowing in good form. crossed the line two
lengths ahead 2tm. 30s They led from the
word CO. 70 the nnish and never pressed for
moment Tne coxswain steered good course
Harvard may well be proud Of such crew. IL was
surprise 10 great many 70 sec the ale men row 80
much more ragged than the Harvard crew. The rea-
seemed 10 me TO be tnat they Did not keep Arm
grip OF their oars, ana that after tho first mile tney
seemed TO get pretty tired Al least the tour forward
men. and then they DID not keep their arms sim
enough. Nos and seemed never ,o meet their
oars, aud did not carry Va strokes out " order 20
cleany and ctr the water .he arms
ana back must bs stin snd irm the recover, but
when get urec II Is oten hard 10 do THIS. espe-
cially when one rs rowing stern race The coxswan
stepred the wash OF the other boat twice
Otherwise his course was good.
The wafer was quite rough ana the wind aga nst
them, which accounts tor the slow time shouic say
the water two minutes slower than still water,
and this found the opinion OF number OF oars
men before the race WIS rowed. Instead Of ths
on Tuesday being disadvantage TO the Harvard crew
think u was OF decided advantage 10 them ltRave
them confidence IN themselves, ana think Il added
much 10 the interest OF the race to-day The referee
Was Professor Alexander Agassz. OF Harvard. he
Judge tor Harvard was Mr. Paul ruckerman; .or Yale,
Mr. w. l. Fiagg. rimskecper, George Sheffield ON.
cial time Harvard. PAM 36S Yale, z4m. las
J.. 7. GOODWIN.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01

At The New Broadway Theatre. on Monday evening.
In tnis famous old play she will exhibit her lery
trained steed James Melville. aud will assisted by
anew company. Miss sylvester VIII also play IN this
piece. and a "Nan. tue Good Tor Sothins."
The growing popularity Of music Ansrlca 10 fact
thar should not escape attention Evening concerts
al the watering places classical performances
eurson boats the hlgher order Of church music ana
singing parties everywhere 10 nothing OF the
number OF compositions, sooe anu baa, thai are ac-
soroed By the pab.,c every day week. the
movement OF al esinetc tidal wave.
Tomorrow evening SPECIAL concer, Will be gwen
Gmoro's Garden for the ocne1t OF tue sufferers by
the 81 John hre A large audience ought 10 attend,
because ASIDE from the charitable purpose OF the
SION, the public viii have opportunity OF bearing
Miss Emma Abbott, signor Br.gnoii twno promptly
volunteered as sooIU he neara Of the object OF the
performance Sgncr Fcrrant, Sgnor susnI, the sweet
soos Of Mr. Arbuckle on nis cornet, Signorna Gani-
berti. MI Hamilton and Gtmore's military Dand New
York has never been backward Ia her contributions 10
reheve suffering, aud his 10 an opportunity when
pleasure and bcnevolence may practically combine.
The performance to-night viii consist OF choice secc-
tons. which vii. De found attractive programme
published elsewhere.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
L last we have reason to expect Patti

At last we have reason to expect Patti
| Max Maretzok has made q success in Baltimore.
Christine Nilsson Is anxious to return TO America
| Miss Emma Thursby IS preparing for her European
! trip.
baby" will be produced at the ParK Theatre
July IL
Most Of the theatres will have mstinees the
Fourth Of July.
rhe Tnroo Guardsmen," will bc performed at Niblos
Garden this week.
Gounod's taste for church music Ia due to the fact
that ne was educated Tor orders
The "whte Whale" is the subject Of a march by q
Cincinnati composer. It's "a quecr-a-rum" theme.
Tho Abbe Liszt speaks all the languages and, like
Dom Pedro, addresses every visitor bis tongue
Theodore Thomas, with mis- orchestra, are making
melody for the Chicagoans--a SIX weeks engagement.
strackosh who has gone abroad, Is confident of bis
ability Ncon the tenor, for tho next
Clara Louisa kellogg is occupying part OF her sum-
mer vacation wriuDg musical articles for tho maga-
znea
Most CT the professionals, teachers and others,
resting their oars, or preparing TO bic away into
the country
Pappenhcim aud Remmsr,z tthe basso) are engaged
for the Louisville musical festival which commences
on tho l2,h inst
jacob Graf, u tenor well known in musical circles,
opera during the autumn.
Count Won Beust, the Austrian Ambassador at
London. has published a waltz and dedicated It to
Queen Caroline of saxony.
Mss Emma Abbott, Brignoli, Ferranti, Nine Car
reno Sauret and Mr.. Ch. Frtsch will sing at Saratoga
shortly under Mr. J. ". Morrisscy's management
Theresa, famous French singer, has made her FIRST
appea earance In London IN 'l,cs Chansons dc suzon,"
which enables sing all OF her famous songs in
evening
Itis noteworthy commentary on the hard times
that Artises expect and receive much less than
they did or three years ago. The pubic purse Is
on the hard pan.
..woodeigh" is the iite oil new American play, by
Philip Stoncr, 70 be performed at Waiiack's raeatre
this week. Mss Lettie Allen will play tho heroine,
ana the full. company Is In The cast.
Nile Emilia Cbiomi, who mas recently made her
debut at Her MsJesty's Theatre, London, under tho
managemeat Of Mr Mapleson, win great success, Will
probably VISIT the United States during tho autumn
Mr. Phi. sullivan, the celebrated baritone. will
sing ..Thc slsr-SpansIed Banner" on thc Fourth oi
duly before tho ''rammany society" or Columbian
Order ON the occasion OF their hundred and drst
anniversary.
"The DanIles; or, Tho Heart Of the siorras,"
Joaquin MIXERS new play will open the fall season at
the Broadway rhcatre Mckee Rankin, y. b. warde,
Miss jeffrey s-Lewis and Katy Blanchard TO be in
the company.
.'Evangelne" will begin its nth week tomorrow
evening. ana the George for,escue and other
actors will appear Inc changes made in the
Jokes songs Of this buresque add much to
It's popularity.
A well known prma donna being asked why she did
not return IRON PARIS TO kew York repicd:-"f Ike
70 American mooch, xoy mseninqus IN care
.urrah; but here 10Y ,row dmmond, zcre roy trow
mo noting bus nowor"
tilsA t11rt ltl..Itar an produce ssNaxoppa''
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
A FEARFUL DEATH.

RoDEN, THE HORSE TRAINER, FALLS OVER THE
BREAKs HIS NICK
Manus Roden, well known public trainer ana driver
OF trotting horses, met with terrible death al an
early hour yesterday morning in the Coleman House.
IL seems that he haa been out all night enjoy
ing himself with q lew friends, and feeling
quite elated over the good luck he had
had at tho gaming tablo, drank somewhat
freely. When he reached the hotel he was far gone
his cups, and friend who saw HIM advised him to
80 10 bed and take good rest he replied that he
would aud ut started up stairs He reached the
top Landing with some difficulty Losing his balance
as he reached II he attempted 10 clutch tho ban
nlsers but missed them ana pitched hesdlong TO the
foor beneath HIS skull fractured and his neck
broken by the fail ana of course death instania-
neues
Roden was web known toshe knights of the turf
Although IN skiIi and shrewdness Roden did rank
win the best OF his class be was we'll thought OF, and
during his professional career drove many last horses
In ali parts VI the country AT The tine Of his death
ha had had charge, among others, OF the Day
lucca and the chestnut geding General Tweed, owned
by Mr. A. X Pnyie; also the oay gcidng Castle Boy,
TIE property Of Mr.. John Fiasler. Lucca and Castle
Boy exercised Oy the deceased driver at Fleet
wood on Friday morning, and II Is Understood that
he was putting Castle Boy in fix Tor the
Springfield meeting. Cnder his driving Castle Boy
oOtaincd his record Of 2:2l. lodcn's last
appearance IN race WAS at Fleetwood May meeting Of
this year, when sat behind Messrs Post 4 Pooles
bay geldng Big Fellow IN tho "twcnty-sevep" pursc
ThoIe twelve sJartcrs in the event, and alter
Big Fellow had been badlv beaten IN tho arsL three
heats koden was put up behind him. Under his care
ful driving Biz Fellow secured a credIlabIe victory
winning the fourth, fth aud seventh heats Six heats
were Totted on Thursday, May IL, and the
seventh June l. the Of which, 2:2Gh
the fastest OF the The decensed
commenced driving rotters in puUc the old Fash
ion Course he had charge OF American Girl Tor long
time and sent her under the the winner of many
poriant events. Mr.. lnoinas l.. Wallaccs strlDg Of
irolIers, comprising, Henry, Dan Bryant Heather
bloom. IA ~ welI
st4b o. ike reputation, were at under the care
OF The deceased.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
VIRGINIA OAkSMEN.

FoUB-oARED SHELL RAcB ON THE JAMES
nIvER-UNIvERsITY OF VIRGINIA VS. To-
BAcco CITY cLuD--THE LATTER THE WIN
NEB.
[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
LYScHBURe, Va, June 90, 1877.
The University of Virginia four and the Tobacco
City tynchburg) four had an exciting contest over
beautiful course the James River, above this city,
to-day The force OF the river is broken by the
canal below and very favorable and pcturesqu
stretch IS available under the high cliffs OF the James,
which affords n fine view Of the entire course. The
distance was Two miles, with a turn The Tobacco
City led from the start with strong stroke OF 35 tho
Cnvers'ty crew rowing about the same number. AT
the halt mile stake the latter took the lead but
soon deprived oil t., and ut tho mile and turning stake
tho fooacco City had lead Of half a length, which
they gradually increa ed to lve thirty
lengths, coming home easy winners Ia lam. 2s.
IL Is SAID that one uf the sliding the Spanish
cedar shci OF the University slipped out OF posi-.
ton Ut the turn. Abont i've thousand persons were
In nttendaucc and great interest and enthusiasm
shown This Is the hrst regatta that has taken place
~ thus secuon, and the result indicates thai such
races vii; become a iavorite amusement The ladies'
werc present IN large numbers wearing tho coors OF
the contestants The Lynchburg crew rowed pa
per SHELL and whilo evidently lckng the hign train.
ing Of their opponents, showed great strength and
durance
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
The TWO DaOMIOS.


CURIOUS CASE OF MIsTAREN IDENTITY DRoUGHr
TO LIGHT IN THE coRoNERs OFFICE.
On the lssh oil last month an unknown vasrant was
thrown down by young man named Marmont. bar
keeper OF the Union Hotei and died shortly aucruard
from nemorrhage OF varcose vein, when either the
tall or the blow given HIM had ruptured. The dead
mans body was removed to the Morgue, where mo
face was photographed and post mor.em exa.nipa
tion hclo DAY later Two men ca led at the Morgue
who dentined the BODY ss tBat oi John George Eger
one claimed 10 be the OF the dcceased tpe other
MS sou-iD-lsw. Tho face OF the dead man a. pre-
sened Wy the portrait had all the characteristcs that
distinguished II IN lie, AS the features baa been
sufficiently Alterod by decompositoB TO make rccogn-
uou ailhcuiL The dress. 100, Was peculiar; thc
HABITS and resorts OF the maa were indca ed 6y h.s
appe raDcc and above oil be had n sore upon one OF
his limbs OF rare nature and singular shape. Tho
two visitors recoanizsd nim as Their eatve and tho
nenliaoanon was rcpor'ed 20 the corouer
as complete. Tho atter accordingly srmmoncd
= Jury, who listened to the evidence adduccd
ana brought IN verdict which, without directly
charging Harmon with the death OF the deceased aid
not entirely exonerate n,m from biame. lie was com
mnteu, and the oody of thc dead man was taken by
ms Two supposed relatives and hurled Almost a week
passed md the Two called at the District Attorneys
onice. wncre tncy stated that they Ueeu MS
IN supposng that the dead man was relative OF theirs,
tno contrary John George Eigicr was alive.
and had that day home ON being
tnal he had just such on his leg AS was found on
one OF the legs OF The deceased and that OF
both Was siiailsr According this the inquest tho
result o which was the committal OF Marmont lor the
nJurifs done John George EIger places the Coroner
III rAther y strange hx, ana he consequently proposes
inquest invalid, aud on the request he ng
Granted hc VIII hold another The completeness
oi the Identification oI tho deceased, however,
by son looking for his father and the peculiar marks
The deceased had by which they recognize. the BODY,
las gwen rise TO doubt as Old EigIers having APP
pcarcd after all suspicion that his reported ex-
stcnce IN the nesh s 20 bs Used for purpose tho
nature oil when 10 not very clear The Coroner has
however taken measures TO establish the living Jonn
GeoIgos iAentILy before no procesds r.,h q.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON June 80, 1871
xALAIIAL EpIDEAMIc ar THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL
IN Withdrawing 20 their summer residence at Sol.
ders Home the Central PARK. so 10 speak Of Wash
iEgson President anc bis family just iims
10 escape epicmc o. malaria WITH whicu the
tai has been suddenly visited. The sickness 10 50
widespread sDd distressing tha, people often taken
III with vomiting " nausea 10 the streets aud CON-
PEELED TO seek remedy the nearest drug s,orc The
epidemic attributed The uncoverins and exposure
OF the streets. .Icdent 10 the removal o: The Old
rotten wooden pavemeuts preparatory 10 tho sy
ns o; asphalt pavement and to the general
upturnina Of ,he son the repavne OF tho
cay Furihermore, the heavy SHOWS OF last winter
and the rams o; the spring and summsr have let the
clay soil wet sponge, whicn now exnaing tho ms-
!ara under the naccnce OF the no, The marshes
below the White House also constant source Of
masma. anc the blooms OF the aiianlhus trees navo
been exceedingly oGensive The rush Tor quinne is
key 10 exhaust the Stocks In most Of the retail drug
shops 1t rs fortunate that the session Of Goa
sress not called 10 meos next Monday.
DECISION CONCERNING SUNDAY ADvER-
Using
An important decision Affecting Sunday newspapers
has been rendered by the Solicitor General OF the
Treasury the tha, publication OF legal
tices IN them lawful service OF the notices. Tor
the reason that Sunday dies non. and that
OF such notices by publication on sunday s Just In
valid would DO by hand The question arose
IN connection with the competition Tor publishing the
lis. of the District The sunday papers were,
therefore, ruled out The list was gwen to the
paper the Nation. The other papers will sue out
injunction to restrain The publication OF tue hist IN tie
Nation, on the ground OF Noncompliance with the
terms oil the advertis inenL
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
A CONIEMP .UOUs JUROR.

In tho Tenth judicial District Court at Fordham
yesterday. Matthew J. Lynch, a carpenter, living at
Morrisana, was called up TO answer charge OF con-
tempt OF Courl II appears that Lynch, when
suDp~n,cd FRIDAY TO serve as Juror
IN the court named, sont back mos
sage intimating that the court might 20 TO
he'll When asked by Judge FInnagan what
he had TO oncr IN cxtenuatoE OF his oGcocc Lynch
SAID tina, he recognized In the person the marsha
VINO subpUocd nin run an who had once sau tod
bimson tue public highway. Tue Court reari mandod
Lynch Tor his abuse OF court officer ana Imposed q
nue OF fa5. TO be paid by tho delinquent 10 the Com
missioner OF Jurors Lynch walked out oil court re.
marking that tho last named ofcial might imprison
him or Iske the clothes he wore Tor the debt
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
YACHTING. NOTES.

Schooner yacht Viking (N.Y.YC.A NJ. Sands, sailed
from Cowes June IL, and Yarmouth, 18th, for New
York.
Sloop yacht Dudley has been bought by Jonn W.
Russell and will be entered In the New York Yacht
Club at the fourth regular meeting OF the club
Schooner Yes,a NY.YC, S. N. Mills; schooner
Madeleine, B.Y.C., Commodore Dickerson; schooner
Dreadnauaht N.Y.Y.C, G. j. Osborn, and schooner
Columbia. N,Y.Y.c., Lester Waack, are at anchor OF
the Manhanset House. Shelter Island.
Yacht Josephine, NY.YC, Mr. Lloyd Phoenix,
from New York. passed the HERALD telegraph station
at whitsstone yesterday afternoon route to New
mort
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
OBITUARY.
ABRAHAM pECKER.

Grcenville which Is now part OF Jersey City lost
on FRIDAY an old resident named Abrshan Becker
who had passed his eighty fourth year He was born
in New York, and at an early age he into em-
pioymont with firm IN the leather business, ana by
seadiness, integriy and Industry he soon engaged IN
business for himself and anasscd large fortune
HIS only son died two years ago. ,nd short
time aiterward the aged parent donated $40 900 Tor
The erection vi the Reformed Churcn In Grsenvllle, TO
be dedicatcd as q memorial church. rne euIhce now
nearly completed. lie was Que OF the ,ouudcrs and
ior man. years director OF tho Hudson County Bank
Jersey CITY, he Was also one oil inc orignators OF
the Bergen Point PLANK road, amt was president OF
the company. The iunerai Will take place Monday
afternoon.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
THE NEW CAB COMPANY.

Before the close Of tho week tho last preliminary FOG
the organization the Manhattan Cab Company viii
have been completed, ana the work oi building the
rolling stock will have been commenced. This work
wil occupy most OF the tnic untl october, wnen Ar.
kavanagn promised the long desired cheap transit
10 suffering New York. AIR Hamburger. OF PhilsaeL
phia, who has been the city Tor days past.
consulting with Mr. kavanagh concernng the hnal
Tangements returned homo Yesterday Afternoon.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
RoMMELsBACHER's FATE.

Thomas Rommolsbachcr German. residing atNa
Io2 Livingston street, Newark, lets homo last wednes-
day 20 vis elizabeth. lie took with MIN cousidcrsblo
sum Of money For several days all trace OF him vas
lost ana ~ believed ~ somo quarters that he vas
probably murdered aud roubcd by trxtnp< A bOdy
lound ~ Bound Greek on Thursday morning ws< rs-
cognzcd by Mrs. Rommci isbacher that OF her hue
band. All his money wss ionud in hrs pockVts. Hov
lac came 10 his death Is my slory
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
ROWING ON THE HARLEM.

six.oared gig race, between the light and heavy
weights of the Dauntless Boat Club, place the
Harlem yesterday afternoon. The course straight
away, distance one and hall miles, with the tide
The raco to Macomb's Dam Bridge was very exciting
but the heavy weights then 10 the front and
by about shree lengths OF clear water. Time sm.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
THE RACE.

care you readyf" sixteen pairs Of brawny rope.
like arms shoot forward sxieen stalwart bodies siao
up aud bend 70 the work, sixteen broad oarbladcs
hang over the water. 'Gol" Like igntnlng the
blades beat I'M the water are torn through ana sent
Tying forward asaln The crmsons are pulling
81, the blues So For lew yards Yale leaus, but
n the bridge Harvard has coared her, and slowly
drawing away. Incn ensues a magnificent strug-
Gle tr the lead, for rs nrmy believed that the boat
VIII ,ch gets auead and keeps there t the OF tho
hrss me will win the raoe The hsrvard stroke fal.s
crews In smooth water, what superb
rowing they do No hurrying either boat. As
calmly, steadily anu spparon,iy as fcssilcssIy as
piece OF mechanism the eght men IN both crews
10 and iro at thcir work Forward and back, forward
and back, each stroke pulled through wnn a
set IN tho resolution 70 win give
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
OUTDOOR SPORTS IN HARTFORD

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
HARTFORD. June 30 1877.
Alfred Eson, OF Worcester Mass. failed this evening
in aitompt run ten miles hour in the Pubic
Park this city He made excellent limo until lamed
by cutting his loot, and then tell miles, On
Monday he will begin the teat OF walking sky miles
per day tor SIX successive days, without limit 10
hours occupied each day.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
THE LATE W. OGDEN JONES.

The Coroner's jury yesterday, upon investigation,
declared the death OF William Ogden Jones to have
taken place from alcoholism and scalding The re.
mans wcro inferred IN WOodlawn Cemetery, aiier
funeral service by tao Rev. Dr. hOwand at winch only
the relatives and immediate friends oi tho deceased
attended.
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
G. J. DUNNIyd.

The news Of the death OF Mr.. G. J. Dunning Of con-
SUMPTION, Ut the residence OF his father.In-aw, Mr.
John Emdori, Albany, Is received with sincere
u tho religious, social and business oi BROOK
lyn. OF wnich CITY no was an old resident Iarge
number OF friends left Tor Albany last evening 10
attend the obscquics
The New York herald., 1877-07-01
BURIED ALIVE.

In East Newark. Hudson county, N. j., yesterday,
while working on an emDankment IN Hcbden street.
Lawrence Kellon buried by the caviug IN OF tho
earth He dug out and iound 10 be 30 terribly
crushed tho Ghost shoulder and hip that no can.
sivo. lie ~as removed IN dying condition 10 81
MichQcI's Hospital, ScWnrk.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-04-05

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