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deed. on the 10th OF September. she told me,
when OF her confidential moods. tnat
both the executors 10 her VIII OF 1871 be-
ing dead would be compelled to make
mind she eeut for Mr.. Merrihew. She then informed
me she had resolved to leave out OF her new VIII
the $4,000 bequest 10 the New York Hospital, with
which she had become dissatisfied Tor some reason
to tho 81 vncen.s Hospital and to the Roman Casho
lie Founding Asylum. She asked me for list oil the
dspcnsaries, telling mo that she intended leaving
something to Thorn also but before she had completed
this instrument paralysis overlook her and death
shortly alter Terminated her lie.
REroRrER-Was she Roman Cathohcf
Dr. HADpES-I really cannot say All know IS
that the day after she was stricken the Kew. MT.
Chatar head OF the American jesuit College III Rome
asked TO see her; but he requested TO defer his
proved Speaking to me about her new Will ON the
10Th Of last September she declared II 10 be her
intention 10 appoint DR.. Sater her nephew who Is IN
j pau, and formerly was american Consul At HEM
memorandas OF what she purposed aud these she
gave TO Mr.. Merrihew 10 embody IN tho new Will
REPORTER-What would you have thought OF tnat
document had II been executed"
DR. HApDEs-I should have pronounced IT tho pro-
duction OF an unsoand mind because her brain WAS
ing it.
REroRrER-with regard to the nrst ono. what do
you say
Dr. HAppEx-I think her condition at that timo
ment deduced from the character Of her laat illness
WHAT COUNSEL SAY.
Nr. d. r. Jaqucs who IS counsel ior Inc Saiter IN
teresL visited, but declined TO say anything, and
Mr.. Glover, Cardinal McCloskcy's attorney, merely
said that persons who had poor case might take II
TO the newspapers ii they chose He thought that i
would be highly improper for an attorney 10 speak OF
his clients Affairs IN this way.
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RACING IN ENGLAND.
ARBITRATOR THE WINNER OF THE GREAT LAM
CAsHIRE HANDICAP.

ARBITRATOR THE WINNER OF THE GREAT LAM
CAsHIRE HANDICAP.
LONDON, Nov. o, 1877.
Az the Liverpool autumn meeting to-day the prin-
cipal event on the programme was the great Lanca-
shire Handicap, dash Of one miie For tins race
nine horses started OF these the victor turned up in
Mr. G. j. Blake's colt Arbitrator, which yesterday
carried OF the Liverpool Autumn Cup. Captain
Strings whitebait secured second place and Lord
Lonsdale's Hesper third. The latest betting on the
course was to against Arbitrator, 10 10 against
whtebait and to 4 against Hesper.
The following is a summary
Tng GREAT LANCASHIRE HANDICAP Of 500 sovs., added
to sweepstakes OF 20 sovs EACH 10 forfeit Tor three,
wears old upward the second to receive 50 sovs
IRON the stakes aud the winner 10 pay 20 sovs TO-
wara expenses; winners OF handicap after publica-
ton OF the weights to carry lbs; OF TWO hundicaps,
or OF any race value OF $50 sovs. lbs. of any race
value 800 II lbs. extra; entrance sovs each;
one mile; 10 subscribers
Mr.. G. j. Blake's b. c. Arbitrator, by Scion, out OF
True Heart, years. !
Captain STRINGS b. h. Whitebait, by Brown Bread,
out OF Laura by Lambton, 0 years. ....-....... 2
Lord Lonsdale's b. c. Hesper, py Spcculum, out OF
Hespirithusa, years.. ....................... D
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A VETERANS BONANZA.

Since the appointment 81 Corporal James Tanner to
the important position Of Collector Of Taxes and
Assessments Of Kings county, last week, that war
battered aud crippled veteran, who lost both legs
the battlefield OF Bull Run has been literally besegsd
by his comrades in arms for positions IN the Tax
Bureau While tho Corporal" Ia not unmndiul oil the
prior claims OF his brother veterans Oh tho late
he expresses regret that he will not be able 10
provide all applicants. Isaac ri. Lawrence, OF the
Fifteenth ward who carried Mr. Tanner Of the battle
field when he wounded, will be appointed to a
cierkship A soldier with a cork arm and another
with wooden leg will also be given positions by the
Collector. Aldermen and Supervisors arc constantly
urging the latter Official to appoint or retain, as tho
case may be- their friends in his Office, but Mr. Tanner
says that he feels inclined TO give tho preference
soldiers as far as IL may be In his power TO do SO.
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DUMMY ENGINE SURGERY.

A TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLAR TooT-ANoTHER
ACCIDENT.
The suit Of Bernard Samm against the Southern
Railroad OF Long Island tho recovery OF $4,000
damages for personal injuries was concluded in the
Brooklyn CITY Court yesterday. Some time since the
plaintiff run over by ono OF the deiendants'
dummy engines, and his foot badly injured that
had to DO amputatcd Tho plaintiff then brought q
suit for personal damages and the case was dismissed
He again brought an action against the and
received verdict In his favor OF ST. 00 N0twitn-
standing plaintiff agreed to compromise for ST., 600
appealed the case the third trial took
place yesterday. Alter short elaboration the Jury
returned a verdict OF $11 $780,
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Tho Mississippi Jockey Club begin their meeting on
the 18th inst at Jackson Miss, and the horses are
congregatng there now from all sections of the West
Southwest and South. Alter tour days. racing the
horses will down TO New Orleans TO attend tho
meeting there.
W. Hayward has arrived from Walnut Stud Farm,
for Mr. Belmont, with the brown marc Cleopatra, BY
Kentucky-Babta, by Kingston, and her yearing and
sucking colts by Alarm; also yearling chestnut colt
by Acknowledgment Pussy. and John Hunters
chestnut yearlng nily by Australan-imported &C.
nista
q. l. Lorlard's chestnut fllly Balance All, by Bon
nile Scotland-Lantana, two years old, has been with
drawn IRON the turf, having broken down at Balt,-
more In hor race with Pique, Danichef. Fawn and
Maggie May
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NEWS FOR OLD SOLDIERS.

The Board of Managers Of the National Homo for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Of which General Bcnja-
min r. Butlor is president have issued q circular
giving notice that they now prepared 10 receive
benenciares into the branches near Augusta, Me-
Milwaukee, Wis Dayton, Ohio or Hampton, Va
Tho requirements for entering are an honorable
Discharge from the volunteer service and disability
by wounds received sickness contracted In the limo
OF duty. Soldiers having wife, children or parents
depending upon them are not required to give up
their pensions upon entering the Home. overseers of
aImshouses and charity hospitals having disabled
soldiers In their institutions are urged TO report the
fact 10 the Board OF Managers, with view TO thor
transfer. All applications must BIO made TO Rev. W.
II. Thomas, No Ill Broadway.
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THE RIVAL GROSS SOCIETIES.

Is no secret that for weeks there has existed
in the city two associations under different names
object OF each being the extension Of aid
wounded soldiers in the Russian and Turkish armies.
The 'Socioty OF the Crescent and the Cross Is man.
aged exclusively by prominent and phianlhropic
ladies, the ked Cross Society by gentlemen. Re-
Gently an effort looking 10 tue consolidation
OF these societies begun and. with tho nope Of
carrying IT 10 successful termination, committees
were suggested by the rival societies The Req Cross
Society at its last meeting named such committee,
q similar committee Was named last evening by the
Ladies' Society. IL is hoped by friends Of both par
that this committee OF conference will agree upon
u basis OF union and that tho next meeting of the
Red Cross Society tho consolidation Will be an accom-
ullshed fact.
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OBITUARY.
SISTER MARY AGNES.

We regret to record the demise on the 9th INST, ~
Madison Convent In the fortyHrs year Of her age ana
the twentieth OF her sacred profession OF MISS
Margaret O'Neill, known since her entrance INTO
religion as Sister Mary AensA The deceased lady
occupied prominent position IN the Order OF Charity
since It's first establishment In tho state OF New
Jersey On the completion Of her novitiate
at Cincinnati in 1857. she united herself 70 the
little band OF devoted sisters who ~ the desire
the late Archbishop Bayley had volunteered their
services for the important work of instltung IN Inc
diocese OF Newark 10 which he had been recently APP
pointed this useful and benencent organic tion sne
was the first accession TO the religious community.
which then consisted of only Jour members and now
comprises over three hundred Under the pruosnt
and energetic administration OF the present revered su-
perioress, Mother Xavier, the foundation marvelousy
and developing resources commensurate WITH the
extent Of It's missionary enterprise NOW tue
order possesses twenty-five branch establishments
ana conducts 40 equal number oil parochiai SCHOOLS,
besides hospitals, industrial schools and select
academies in various locations pervadng almost the
entire extent OF the State with ramlcatons. The
mother house al Madison, enriched by the acquisition
OF considerable properly the centre which supplies
ayers to these several departments. Sister Mary
Agnes from the commencement installed as prin-
cipal OF 81. Ellzabshs Academy, important posi-
superior culture anu attainments An accom-
plished musician, ana thoroughly conversant
her talents and exertons largely
uted TO render that academy justly celebrated as
most successful educational institution. Having con-
actsd, IN the Jealous performances OF ner ardu0us du
ties, fatal pulmonary affection, she endured the try
Ing ordeal OF painful and protracted illness with the
most cdfying sentiments OF Christian forttuds and
patient resignation until finally succumbing 70 the In
sdous nroads OF that reacherous disease she calmly
expired on Friday morning peacefully passing from
death to lifc surrounded by tue consoling
illustrations OF religion and profoundly regretted by
the bereaved community which sue adorned. and BY
wider circle Of attached personal friends and former
pupils by whom she admired and beloved. The
Most Rev. Bishop Corrigan, the Right Rev Monsignor
Seton and a number OF tue reverend clergy are cx-
pected to assist ut the obseques which viii be solcn
nized on Monday. Among the principal mourners at
the funeral will be exMayor ONe brother OF the de-
ceased, anu Rev. Father Sharkey, OF Philadelphia
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HESpERsoS-PARKsR-AtB Boston, Mass, on Tues
oay November o, 1877, by the Rev. DR.. Mimmiedae
ApDE s., eldest daughter Of Samuel 8. aud Eliza ~
York
HIGGrSs-ELLIorr.-A Christ Church, Norfolk, Va
on Thursday, November l. by the Rev. U. S. Bartiu
D. d., EUGENE J. HIGGINS, OF Norfolk, TO BEssrs H.,
daughter OF the late Gardner Elliott, OF Brooklyn
NY.
JoRALExoS-TRAcr.-on November 7, At Ciinton
Avenue Reformed Church, Newark, N. T.. by tho Rev
w. l. K Taylor, d. D., CHARLES e. JoRALEMoS, Of
Orange to BELLE III. TRACY. OF Newark, NJ j.
TERRErr-CREAx.-At W sodside L. l. November 8,
by the Rev. DR.. Cox, OF ST. James Church, Newtown,
l. l., H. N. TERRErr to ANNA ", daughter OF tho late
Robert Cream, Esq. No cards.
TowNsESD-REysoLDs.-At Kinderhook, N Y, on
Thursday, November 8, by tho Rev. e. A. Collier,
DR. FRANKLIN TOWNSEND, OF Albany, MARGARET
WHITING, only daughter OF tho late John H. Reynoids
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS,
MARRIED.

DE LoNG-HiLLARY.-On Wednesday evening, No
vember 1871 at the residence of the BRIDES parents
by the Rev. A. Gunnison, julius DE LONG 70 SARA NJ
HILLARY, all OF Brooklyn.
ELDRID0g-MUMroRD. In Flushing, L. l., nt the
residence OF tho BRIDES parents ny Rev. Dr. J. Car
pcntor smith, s. T. D., L. HERBERr ELDRDGE TO MAR
TIA v. ", daughter OF 7. X Mumford
GEDNEY-BEArTiE AT tho residence OF the brides
parents Wednesday evoning, November 7, by the Rev.
Dir. Abercombio EDWARD Il. GEDsEY to JOSIE A.,
daughter OF Robert Bcattie Esq, oil OF Little Falls
N. j. No cards
GoELEr-w nsoS.--On Thursday, November 5, BY
the Rev. DIR. John Hall, OGDEN GOBLET 10 MARY r.,
daughter OF Richard I. Wilson.
HARr-SNow. On Wednesday evening, November
z at the residence Of the BRIDES parents 1853 Dean ST.
Brooklyn, by Row. G. II. Glover, CARRIE H., daughter
OF Augustin snow, 10 ALEX. H. HART. No cards
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Judge Hanna in confirming the account, said :-'It
appeared that the sole heir-at-law his nephew,
the accountant, w. J. Dc Rennc Tho account was
amined ana found corseos No claims against tho
estate existing the balance in the hands OF tho &C
countant awarded MIN a. heir-at.lawn
MIR. Smith the last OF old family. Ho was
q member Of old Christ Church, and liberal in
gins TO the church anu TO the of Christ gener
baronecy In England, aud owned property there and
elsewhere IN Europe. At tho time OF his death his
acquaintances supposed that he would beslow his
large fortune upon charties but events proved
differently, and Mr.. De Renne she entire
estate. Mr.. Smiths father was the Hon. Thomas
Smith, one Of the Judges Of the supreme Court Of
Pennsy lvania, and halt brother OF DIR. William Smith,
the founder Of the present University Of Pennsyi-
vana. Mr. Smith had studied law with the late
horace Bnney, travelled abroad and given much at
tenti0n TO the railway systems Of England and the
Continent, and SO clearly had he informed himself
upon this subject that his opinions were sought
for, and his Information could always be depended
upon for It's accuracy. Mr.. smith resided for some
tlmo III Edinburgh and London and conducted q suit
the rights sister before the superior courts Of
England, and 1naIty before the Louise 0i Lords.
Tue had married Scotch gentleman Of rank aud
fortune and mad IN settlement OF family difficulty, in
disregard oil her rights, surrendered to her hus-
the matter, but the majority Of tho peers
acted on an old rule that family settlement could
not be disturbed even though the party had surren-
dered rights In the latter portion OF his lie Mr.
Smith travelled much In Africa and Asia, spending
considerable tho region OF Sallusls Jugurthine
places that he visited deepen the foundations his
religious faith. Mr.. Smith, Ia conjunction with Ben
jamin Horner Coates WAS the founder OF the Hlstor
cal Society oil Pennsylvania.
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PIGEON SHOOTING.

largo number of the members OF the Long Island
Shooting Club present at Dexter Park, East New
York. l.. l., yesterday 10 compete In their regular
monthly sweepstakes at pigeons The shooting was
very fine ana the weather delightful. Two sweep
Stakcs trial match place. Tho following arc
the
DEXTER PARK, EAST NEW YORK. L. L-PIGEoy
SHOOTING Friday, Nov. 9-The regular monthly
sweepstakes. Tho arst sweepstakes had seven con-
testants nj 81 each, making total OF $l4 which
divided into three parts. They shot NJ birds each
70 yards rise, 90 yards boundary, IA ounces OF shot
II ana traps; ties settled by miss and 60 out; the
clubs rules TO govern.
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PROTECTION 10 sHIPOWNERS.

The following circular in relation to the alleged ex
orbitant fees charged by certain Quarantine officials,
has been issued by the Commissioners OF Quaran-
tnc:-
The Commissioners have done everything In their power
to protect tho OF New York from improper
tons they will extorton In all brought
to their notice. they cannot DO expected to ship
who will protect themselves Exactions DO
possible only through the timd OF shpowners
spnees Ii depredatons OF who exceed
conferred bylaw 1t those Interested will have
the to to tho Commissioners OF Quarantine
against illegal fees they will have justice done
them and will protected besides from retalatory
Quarantine Official
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COLONEL MyEn MYERS.

Colonel Myer Myers the British Consul at Norfolk,
Va, and one of the Oldest and most estimabo cti-
zens OF that place, died Thursday night, in the
eighty eighth year Of his ago Colonel Myers was
SOLDIER in The Of 1912, and held commission in
the cavalry OF the SERVICE beng at one time an
aide upon tho STAFF of General Wade Hampton, the
father OF the present Governor oil South Carolina.
In 1882 Colonel succeeded his brother Consul
for Brazil, also OF the Netherlands. and was app
pointed TO tho British Consulate IN 1886, which he
held until the close oil his lite He also president
OF the Bank OF Virginia. At tho special request OF
the deceased there will be church at the
funeral Sunday. The solemn ceremonies will be
conducted solely by tue Masonic Order Of which he
was member.
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THE PARADE GROUND COMMISSION.

William II. Wickham, Bernard Smyth and William
c. Traphagen, the commission appointed to report
upon the damages property interested in tho
parade ground apart by the OF 1871 again
yesterday at No. SO Pine street and further test
mony. rho commission will close the testimony to-
day aud spend days in the preparation oil their
report, which must be made TO the Court boorc
the 30th inst
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DEAF AND DUMB CONVENTION.

The Executive Committee Of tho Convention OF
American Instructors Of the Deaf and Dumb have just
closed business meeting IN this city. There wore
present Dr. Gallaudet, Of Washington, President; Dr.
Palmer OF Ontario, Canada. Secretary, ana Messrs.
Pcct OF Now York; Maclnyre, OF Indiana, and ssono,
of Connecticut 1t was decided TO hold general Con-
vention al Columbus. Ohio. In August, 1878 There
are now about sixty institutions for the deaf and
dumb In the United States and Canada Inc last con-
vcntcn OF deaf and dumb instructors was held ~ the
Ontario Institute In Beliovillc, Canada
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proaches had been made. The height Of the main
span Of the bridge in tho clear. above high waterfall
mean spring tide, would BIO some inches above 1856
feet The further hearing was adjourned TO Friday
next
Comptroller Kelly yesterday paid $4,000 to the rus-
toes Of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Captain Conklyn's yacht Sea Drift will 90 into winter
quarters At the American docks, Tompkinsvie, whore
she will receive a thorough ovcrhauIng and tho
addition Of overhanging elliptic stern, making
more upon her decks An additional width Of
canvas will also he put both forcsa and mainsaiL
JACKSONVILLE Fla Nov. 1871
Mr.. william Astor's yacht the Ambassadress with
Mr. Astor on board from New York. has arrived or
the bar.
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THE NEW ARMORY.

lady friend Of the Seventh regiment has contrib
utcd, per Mr.. Robert Lenox Kennedy, the sum Of
ST. 900 to the armory fund; Frederic W. Stevens
has subscribed $500; Continental Fire Insurance Com
pany, $780, and Exchange Fire Insurance Company
$3.50 1hs total amount subscribed to the fund thus
fur exceeds &l3Q. 600.
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william Jacobs, of Bay avenue, clifton, 8. l., loft
his home Thursday, with 500 In his pocket, saying
that he going to pay some coal bills, since which
time ne has not been or heard from. HIS VITO
was making inquries for him yesterday tho dii-
Icrent police stations on the island
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THE HEBREW CONGREGATIONS.

A special meeting will be held tho 25th inst. at
the rooms Of tho Congregation shaaray Tcala, Forty
fourth street, to take action a report submitted by
a committee appointed to confer with the Union Of
American Hebrew Congregations. The committee
suggest that tho Union modify It's so rs 10 pro-
VIDE Tor national executive board thirty members
equtabIy representing the Eastern and Western
Hebrew congregations for triennla conventions. This
basis oil union II agreed upon, Will, the committee
believe materially promote the interests OF American
Iaraelites.
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UNDER A DUMMY ENGINE.

James McNaily, thirty-tnreo years Of ago, residing
Mt Fort Hamilton had his leg broken and severely
injured about the head On Thursday night, by being
run over by Of the Brooklyn City Railroad Com
panys dummies The injured man was taken TO the
hospital.
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AN EAST SIDE SUMMONS TO GRACE.

In accordance with an established custom Of we'll
known ministers Of the Gospel visiting and speak ing
ut the chapels throughout the city under the man.
agement OF charitable and religious associations, the
Rev. William Ormiston, d. d., pastor OF the Fifth
Avenue Reformed Dutch Church, spoke to largo
number OF persons last evening at Carmel Chapel No.
l34 Bowery. Every seat In the occupied
by east side residents Tho speaker selected
his subject Jonn's special mission from
God. For hall an hour he directed their attention
TO two things irst, that It 10 everybodys duty 10
come TO Christ, and second that all who have como
TO Christ must feel IT, boundcn duty bring somebody
else To feel tue great TRUTH IL wonderful thing
to see man living clean life, no profanity or jest
upon mis- lips, no wickedness or vicousness his
soul; KIND, cheerful, pleasing life, full Of
happiness and hope. The man that cannot ap-
prcciae the greatness OF such life, must, indeed,
be tar down The perdton, tho speaker
but he hoped that many VI his hearers lived thus
Iy and pleasantly. To those who did not, he would
say Come and see. as did Philip TO Nathaniel when
the latter asked, Can there any good come out OF
Nazsrcthf"e No longer would their lives be dark,
lonely and dwaricd, they sought Christ Meetings
arc held every Friday evening at Carmel Chapel
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SAME DAY-Sweepstakes OF So each; lvo Compel
ors total S1o divided three parts three birds
each Is yards RISE 50 yards boundary, aud the
rules OF the club to govern.
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YACHTING NOTES.

The time Of shooting, ono hour and 1iteon minutes.
Mr. Charles Dexter was the reiei ce.
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Personal property ..$S0o, 40 ~
Tract Of land Indiana county 46O0 90
Cash ....................... a., 69S Is
This made all comfortable estate Of $409 673 Is.
short time ago the executor filed his account, by
which II appeared that he had paid out the following
items-
Collateral inheritance tax. 17,e24 IS
Personal property, taken by himself rs sole
legatee. 35s, ATS 81
Tract of land In Indiana county, taken by
himself as sole legalee. ............... $500 90
Miscellaneous payments expenses ........ 6,l67 40
Balance OF cash, taken by himself as Sole
legalee. ...................... 2oso5 95
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A "WINDFALL."
AN UNEXPECTED HEIR TO NEARLY HALF A
MILLION.

PHILADELPHIA, Now Q, 1871
rich old bachelor, named George Washington
Smith, died in this city the I'D OF April 1876, and
left will in which he appointed W. J. De Renne ex-
ccutor and directed that his estate should be dis
tsbatod under the inteslate laws Of this state. The