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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
F1rNERaL OF GEN. AGUILERA.

SERVICES AT THE CHURCH OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER.
The remains of Gen. Francisco Vicente
Aguilcra President OF the Cuban Republic, after
living in state in City Hall since Sunday morning.
were taken at 10 o'clock yesterday morning 10 'he
Church Of St. Francis Xavier, Sixtecnth-st'' near
siSthave where the funeral ceremonies were per
formed The hearse was accompanied from the uaii
10 the church by the members of the fanlly' the par
hearers and the most intimate friends OF the deceased
man The altar OF the church draped in mourning
The coffin was placed in the center aisle and was covered
with Cuban flag Three handsome bouquets also rested
upon IT, one Of which a star made Of red roses,
represenng the Cuban emblem. The church was nlled
most of those present being Cubans and Spaniards, wle
hundreds stood outside unable TO gain admission In the
asscmhage was a large number OF former Cuban slaves
i'm whose liberation Gen. Aguilera had interested himself
Among the many prominent persons present were
Rafael Tanza formerly Gen. AguCra's private secre
tary Gen Martin McMahon j. j. Polo, EDUARDO IOulha
Col. NJ A. AguileTa c. Sanchez Juan Brlldo de Luna
editor OF IndepcniCHctd Col. Ethan Allen, Col j. NJ
MaCias, and Gen. {. h. Graham. -
The services conducted by the Kew Ialhcr fehe
tier = j. assisted by the Rev. Joseph S0cr, \ De- ana
the Rev Mr. Plant and were OF very Impressive nature
The choir rendered several selections, among them
Cnban hyn the singing Of which brought tears To the
ewes many OF those present AT the conclusion OF the
services the body taken from the church upon the
shoulders of eight cOoTcd Cubans To the Marble GENE
tery IN second-s followed by over 900 persons III pro
ccssun The Cuban societies La lndcpendenca de una
La Cuba, La Eratcrndad Los Nlcnte llhco
IsbOraucs the Cuban League OF the United states
were in full force headed by Cuban bands OF music
and bearing the Cuban cOlOrs over 30 carriages 'ol-
lowed, headed by the palbcarels, whose names were
placed in the receiving vault of the cemetery to await
removal TO Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
CTERGYMEYs DISCUSSIONS.
"GO0DY BOOKS IN sUNDAY-sCHOoLs-DR THOMAS
OK SCIENCE AND TIE BIBLE.

"GO0DY BOOKS" IN sUNDAY-SCHO0Ls-DR THOMAS
on SCIENCE AND TIE BIBLE.
At the meeting of the Baptist ministers yes
terday III the Mariners Temple, at Henry and Oliver
sts two missionaries j. w. SOddard and j. i. Nmton,
made addresses MI stoddard, who had just returned
from Upper India described the advances Of Christianity
In that country Mr. Vuon, who for years Las been
laboripg in various parts of China declared that mis-
sonary efforts INSTRUCTED ny many barriers Their
advance was impcded greatly by lack OF pccuniuy
means and by the want of earnest aborgrs in the field
He lamented the decadcnce OF the oldiasioncd con
GER Of prayer" in which he had great confidence
The purchase Of literature for the SUndayschoOs was
discussed and much fault was found with the class of
fiction IN circulation, known as "gOody books" One
clergyman remarked that he would rather see the church
libraries flied with the works OF Sir Walter scott and
Dickens, than with this fusome trash about Impossible
Htc people who lived morbdly good lives and lnyai1a
bly, came 10 some uniimey making our little ones"
he concluded, secretly determine never to lead Chris
tan fo bat rather enjoy long existence and natural
exit from this vale Of tears"
The Rev. Dr. Thomas Of the First BlpuSt Chulch OF
Brook IN delivered the second lecture OF his course upon
''Scicncc ana the BDlr," choosing Tor ms SUBJECT
Ancient Hints % Modern Discoveries Very abundant
Use was made of Bible quotations, and the lecturer
into almost every sentence some Scrplula verse
reference lie dweit largely the immensely OF the
universe ana the ptltct harmony oI us governments
MANY extracts were made from the works Il modern
philosophers. and with each some passage OF scripture
placed in contrast showing that the Bbe "lHlSn
IN the ignorance or antiquity, Lmtcd frequently W IA"
Speakiug of the harmonious government Of the universe,
TIE lecturer quoted the words Of modern scientist, who
stated thar exactly Were al things adapted 10 Cdcl
other that not even Chcken could move on It's r0usl
without affecting The whole universe, and 80 lie added,
the Bible declares that although two splro"s may be
bought farming vet not one of them can di to the
earth without Gods uOtlnglt.
From glance at the wonders Of the heavens Or.
Thomas descended To the marvclS OF the earth, and subj
suted the microscope for the telescope to prove the
power and wisdom OF God. lie ended IN OutbuSt Of
INDIGNATION against those who would cast sUr upon the
truth and inspiration Of The Bible, ana added deGanly
tnat they welcome to attack the walls OF
our holy Citadel "They cannot shake ils sare tounda-
tom but pcICHanCC may discover some Ridden chamber
filed with tie treasures they would cast dOdJt upon"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
THE GRAND DUKES SIGHTSEEING.

The Grand Dukes Alexis and Constantine
paid special visit to Wast yesterday morning, under
the guidance Of II. b. stebbins and Lloyd Aspm"a'L
They first witnessed the tussle Of the "bulls' and
.bearso on the floor Of the Stock Exchange, the Pres
dent, Mr.. RUSSELL explaining to the VISITORS
the machinery for expeditiousy making and I'M
making men, fortunes, aud corporations Inc
Russians are supposed have sympathized Win
the bears" After lunch at Demonlcos Br0ad-st.
restaurant the Grand Dukes were escorted through tue
Custom. house by Deputy Collector Leydecker, Gen.
Arthur being absent. Late IN the afternoon the presence
Of the Grand Duke made stir In and about the GTand
Central Depot. In the evening the Grand Duke Alexis
and suite again visited the Eagle Iheater which was
crowded to witness the first production in this
city OF Ofenbach's la Bouangere a des EcuS"
The Imperial visitors were apparently well enter,
tanned The Spanish song won Amlee repeated
applaIsc and much merriment caused by the
first appearance any since its lamentabe loss
and successful recapure, Of the now famous DID,
Aim6es pet dog which PLAYED the part OF Tdgretuche
wit decOum, and received an encore Later
in the play live cats came down The stage chimney;
One OF them jumped into the prosceninm boxes, ana
then added 20 the merry hubDub by darlng in among
the audience and running the gauntlet OF the ushers II
only the Grand Dukes bul-pup had been there The
Comedy of the Animals" would have been complete
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
A CHECK IN THE WHISKY SUITS.
COUNSEL NOT ALLOWED TO AMEND
THE BILL OF PARTICULARS

GOVERNMENT COUNSEL NOT ALLOWED TO AMEND
TIE BILL OF PARTICULARS
The examination of William ). GOlsen, the
Chicago rectel was continued the trial Of Boyd and
HILL the alleged "cIookcd" whisky dealers, in the
United States District Court yesterday. The witness
sand that he had received straight ana crooked spirits
from nine dlstres He kept record Of the crooked
whisky rrcepts but thought he had received such spirits
from Mcscro Crom whom the defendants are alleged to
have had sipments) abou twice a Letters were
handed to tho witness for Identification, but
were objected to by Gen. Tracy Of counsel
for the defense immatcrial Judge Batch
ford decided that they admissible and they
were read by Mr.. Sherman They were from BOYD IL
Co. to Gol.cn and referred to shipments from Goscn 10
the defendants one OF the letters read eve have this
day received barrels marked C. and sold the
at ninety cents proof gallon" Another letter said " Ii
il sometimes hard sell these lois without making
some sacrifice :" another ran, I'VE nave 100 barrels Oi
'C' on dock next week ship on H. no CO. or
another shipment Boyd & Go. write, We sold tlS the
hest we could under the circumstances, and III later
communication, dumng Gu!SrH for money, thcy say,
little surprised that Nou should 90 hick on US
Alter S.Vc.d bll y sale ana other documents had
been offered IN evidence Mr. sh1na" Tor me Govern
Incut, ash Cd leave to amend the b! OF particulars or
dcred by Judge Benedict that the Government would
compelled TO specify and describe each shipment
O! crooked spirits bat could merely adtucc proof 20 sS-
III the ale cations contained III Tie lHdctmcnis Mr.
Sherman in his argument said that it would be inpoS-
sable By these Witnesses ali O The facts called
by the bill particulars, bat If Judge Benedict mad
had before him facts presented TINS trla nc WnllId
not have ordered the bill. Gen. Tracy argued against
the nug o! the bill N any particular and Judge
RldlCllOIG refused To grant leave to amend Jhs de
may lead To- tAc sn len termination Of the st on mo-
to quash the indie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
DIR PRIME AS A TELEPHONE.

The Rev. DR.. Prime lectured before large
audience the Central Presbyterian Church. at Broad
way and Ffthsixthst last evening upon The Wits OF
the Church." He introduced by the pastor, who IN
describing the wonders OF the telephone stated that all
the preaching would probably soon be done by few
celebrated minister's who would sit in their homes and
address simultaneously audiences i'm Boston. Chicago,
St Louis, and many other cities. Wealthy people could
then have their parOrs connected by wires with leading
churches, and turning on the telephone could
listen to Beecher, Talmage or Sturgeon. Wei,
my brcthern." concluded the speaker. somewhat
aruptly we have before us in the person Dr. Prime,
telephone has beenfOr 40 years sounding the lessons
Of righteousness thousands Of families at the same
time all over the country, through his paper" Dr.
Prime. in reply to what he evidently cons dcrcd a
dubious compliment, said that II the gentleman who in
trJduccd him had kept much longer there would have
been necessity for him to lecture at all wit wien
intended to make people laugh, has place in the
church." said the speaker, and these words were the
keynote Of his hours talk No one OF common
sense would say that wit means OF
grace Laughter, like medicine, was good
thing its place, but its place neither the pulpit
nor pew. Because Mr.. Moody did So many people
Thought il proper to mix the Gospel with fun but Mr.
Moody's Jokes his faults The speaker told several
stories about humOr cropping out in prayer meetings.
and concluded by saying that "wit Is the flower as
wisdom the fruit of social life but it should find no
place in the sanctuary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
LAKE MAHOPAC CLAIMANTS.

The trial Of the suit of Isabella SapOrtas
against the city begun yesterday before Judge Van
Brnt in Supreme Court, Circuit The plainti1 claims
$1,000 but the Mahopac Land Company has a similar
suit against the city for 5000 co., and there some
other claimants Mrs. SapOrtls claims that she was the
owner 800 bordering the north shore OF Lake
Mahopac bought by her in 1868 ana improved when in
1870 year Of great drOuth the Engineer of the
CrotOn Aqueduct Department lowered the outlet
of Lake Mahopac TO draw on It for the supply
of water to New-York Sac SAYS that this lowering Of
the waters the lake lett broad muddy fiat between
her land and the waters allowing the cattle to come
over the flats Ia her land destroying her pleasant water
front spelling her land site for country homes, and
breeding stencil and malaral diseases, so that her
children contracted malarlos sickness from which they
have recovered The mIin question is probably on
the rule Of damages IN such case, and large number
OF witnesses have been summoned from Putnam County
on each side. c. A. H. Bartlett and Francis Bartlett
pear for the plaintiff; +. L. Stetson and T. H. LacOmbe
for the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
TELEGRAPuIC NOTES.

CHICAGO. Feb 2G.-Judgs Drummond this morn
announced the decision confirming the masters report Of
tho sale of Chicago Danye and Nincinnes railroad.
CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-The board for retiring dis
abed officers has In at military
this morning Col Reynolds Sd Cavalry has been ordered
appear before 1t for examination
BUFFAIO n Y, Feb. GA committee Of twelve
members the Board OF Trade have been appointed 10
sent the Board Trade and citizens generally before
Joint committee Canal Board Senate and Assembly, at
Albany on Wednesday, March z 70 consider further reduc
ton Of canal tolls
PoUGHKEEPsTE, n Y, Feb. ga gang Of 30 OF
40 switches on the west side OF the Duchess
and Columbia Railroad at Duchess Junction yesterday
putting stop 10 the transfer OF coal the that
point This is part attempt 10 force the western
minus OF the road 20 Dennings Point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
A BROADWAY STORE ROBBED.

Burglars effected an entrance into the dry
goods store OF James Lcahy at No 3J1 Broadway at
carly hour yesterday morning. They first entered the
unchrOOm Of John GirOy, at No. 81 LeOnardst whose
premises adion the Of No 351 Broadway. double
wooden door eight feet above the ground but with pam
els only half inch thick opens above the yard and
through this the burglars made their way easily. They
then packed up several dozen Grape Shaws gross Of
mems shirts, and quantity OF dress goods, amounting
in value II 900. They escaped through the saloon
taking bottles of wine and boxes of cigars hut
leaving clew which may lead 10 their capture CapI.
CdnrCy and his detectives promptly on the spot
when the robbery made known, and blamed the
for leaving the OF the store unprotected, thus
inviting loss. The condition OF the place unknown
to tie police or it would have been secured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
RIMORs OF 4 RUSSIAN INVAs
STSPICIONS OF MURDER.
THE SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH DIR.
JOHN LYNCH DIED.

THE SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH DIR.
JOHN LYNCH DIED.
James Shay occupies a floor in the tenement
house at No 22s West Twenty eighst and lets one OF
two rooms to dodgers Some time ago a man named
Conklin occupied room, but refusing to pay his rent
was turned out. Last Friday Conklln came pach
with a man whom he introduced rs DE-
John Lynch, and who wished TO OBTAIN
boarding plac'. Yesterday afternoon Dr. Lynch cileu
during Mr. Shay's absence and made arrangements "
take front room. While he was sitting in tie room
Conkln came In and said, Doctor, how do you 1eeli
Mrs Shay had already noticed that the man appeareu W
be drowsy as If slightly under the influence OF liquor
Conklin then took small bottle containing blacK NIX
ture from his pocket and put 1t TO Lynchs hpS'
The man drank part Of the contents anu
presently asked to be . allowed 10 lie down, as
he elt sick COnkln also requested Mrs Shay 10 arrow
his friend to lie down, and on her cOnscHtiGE htipeu
Lynch To taxi of his boots and collar ConNtih ihcn
went away and has not been seen since ABOUT cIoch
last evening Mrs. shay discovered that Dr. Lyhch was
dead The police and were given notice. ana an
effort Will b. made 10 ascertain whether or not there was
foul play on the part Conkn. The police were unaDe
last night TO ascertain where ne was.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
CHEAPER TELEGRAPHING.
EXTENSIVE REDUCTIONS By TIE ATLANTIC AND
PACIFIC MD DIRECT GABLE COMPANIES.

EXTENSIVE REDUCTIONS By TIE AILANIIC AND
PACIFIC AND DIRECT CABLE COMPANIES.
Another important reduction III telegraph
rates has been made 10y Atlantic and Pacific Tele-
graph Company, TO take effect Marcn /. ON and after
that date the uniform rate of % cents heretofore in
between all stations of the Atlantic and Pacific Tcle-
graph Company throughout New-Eng gland, will be
tended all stations Of that company in the States
Of NewYOrk Pennsy lyania New Jersey Delaware, and
Maryland and nerchanccably between all such sta
tUas and all stations OF that company in NewEnSland,
except such as are than 800 miles distant from
each other BrtW cen these The rate VII. he 80 cents.
II understood that tins will be followed Dy other
ductiOus, until the rate reduced To % cents for ten
words between ali important parts OF the country Of
the Rocky Mountains.
Information received in this city yesterday that
the Direct Cable Company had decided reduce its
rates 10 - cents word between this country aud
England beginning with Marcn /, thus making the
the same those announced by the AuglOAmcrican
(OmINnN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27

tn inc SulT Dy DdHItI IOTU anu anOtheT, ad-
illustrators of the estate OF William A. Virtue, against
Augustus Funk and Others, motion 10 restrain all the
defendants from prosecuting actions against the
Of Mr. Virtue was argued yesterday in part before Judge
Barrett IN Supreme Court Chambers The complaint
alleges that Augustus Funk and his father, aided by
Miss Belew, procured from Mr.. Virtue III the last
year OF his life all his available property
by certain devices, and also obtained GER
tain notes which suits have been brought In aid of
this charge an affidavit Of Mr. Virtues former partner
was read that Virtue came 10 him In that last year
ASH for money. Other adavts concerning Mr.. Virtues
habits presented.
On the other hand. Miss Beew denies absolutely that
she ever rode with Mr. Virtue and denies any improperly
on her part and she and Augustus and August Funk and
a number OF persons state that while Mr., virtue was
occasionally intoxicated, he was rJt Incapacated gem
orally for business ana re fnks continually tried 10
strain In from excessive drinking. long explanation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
THE STRANDED STEAMSHIP AMERIQUE.

L. De Bebian, agent of the Transatlantic
Steamship Company, returned yesterday from the
stranded steamship Amerique at scabrght. The force
Of Saturdays gale placed the vessel in about the
relative position that she occupied when she first went
ashore. The anchors and cables have been relad,
hat she is under strain Of several heavy anchors
and cables. The tides will again be at their extreme
night on Wednesday and Thursday nights, between
aud 10 o'clock when great efforts will be again made 10
the steamer. II she does not float then she will be
lghenci 10y removing her heaviest machinery in prepa-
ration for strong south east wind, which Capt. Merritt
thinks would be very favorable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
FLT"TIERING AMONG TIE BROKERS.
TIE NEW OPEN BOARD-EXCITEMENr IN HE GOLD
EXCHANGE


The New-York Open Board of Stock Brokers
held its first meeting the purchase ana sale Of SecuI
flies At lis temporary rooms No 81 Eev-s, yesterday
morning number OF members were present on inc
floor and the space allotted for visitors was crowded
Oniy a few sales however were made, and the board
sdour,ed upt to-day to give an opportunity to com
plce the fitting up OF the room. The board Will meet
daily at $3.50 a. II.
Lively meeting Of the Gold Exchange was held lmne
daely atcr Exchange hours yesterday to cohsiuer inc
question Of procuring other quarters ailer May l. to
Governing Committee Of the Stock Exchange having
leased the room now occupied by TIE Cold Board Ior
three years from that date. majority OF the incinpeIs
Of the Gold Room also members o. inc 9tUCh !. -
change and resolution offered by Mr. Uhderhui Un"t
committee Dc appointed 20 procure announcer looH 10,
Gold Exchange ldid OF the table ny VOC OF ilUo
60 resolution for The dissolution OF inc NCd EAcnah5o
after May WAS ruled out Of order ana the board niy
adjourned without coming 10 any conclusion nlotion
- amend te stItuiOn u not IN order WITHOUT giving
10 DAYS notice. il thought yesterday tlhI hOlc VI
motion for 40 amendment 10 the constitution proEulhs
f The dissolution OF the Exchange would soon Dc lle
The Governing Committee vi the Stock Exchange has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27

A CHINA MANIAC.-An unlucky Celestial,
who had to charge man with sssaulting him, took the
oath at MarlborOughst. Thursday By neellng down
and breaking a saucer spirituastic friend hereupon
eIclaIms against the Inconsistency OF the law. which
prosecutes man for using divers arts 10 deceive etc.
In court and tolerates saucery In Notwithstanding
Folks,
Scene, recitation-room in natural history
Instructor" Mr. have you ever put your head down
ones breast and listened 10 the hearbeats AZ Huxley
describes themp Mr. X. (bushingly)-" Yes, Sr" Class
woods up.-lHaryard Advocate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
DISCUSSION IN ILLINOIS.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 26.-In the House
this morning Mr.. Merritt introduced resolution de-
nouncng the Electoral Tribunal as guilty of fraud and
deserving Of universal condemnation. motion to make
the resolution the special order for next Friday was
tabled Mr Asa Matthews submitted substitute, de
carng that the Democracy bound Ia abide by the
action of the Tribunal. After further debate the whole
subject, ncuiIne Mr.. Matthew's substitute, was tabled
by strict party vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
p o ST S OR Up T.
3:45 a. m.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
THE POPE AND THE CARDINALS.

LONDON, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1871
The Times's dispatch from Rome says 1t Is
stated that the Cardinals submitted to the Pope on IL
day favorable replies TO some questions which nc priv
posed to them with tho object Of giving the ecclesaSuc
pocy OF the Holy See "A elicaclous add energetic
direction toward a natural solution OF the various
questions OF the day The exact nature OF the new P3y
will be proclaimed on the occasion oil the rope p'd
nal Juiilee Some German Bishops recently uskeu
whether they at liberty 10 perform acts ID ~
Of laws other than those against the Chufch nv UT
do so nv the civil authorities The reply from the Na
can was that they might subjects OF the Emperor
so in all matters not contrary to religion ana e s
NJ he Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
LOOKING AFTER THE MILK DEALERS.

IHt DUdTU Ut IIVdItH UTUtTtW It's IIINTVCTUIS
yesterday TO visit all places in the city where milk IL sold
and take samples Of the article offered for sale 1t Is the
intention TO prosecute every dealer whose milk found
to register less than 100 degrees by the acOmeter.
Several places visited Yesterday whore the milk
found It claimed, have been wacrcd and the
removed. The prOpTieOrs Of the following places
arrested: No. PSI MOtt-st; No. 81 HOustOnst No. So
Fraukforst. No. 23I MulberTy-s Other arrests
pccIed to-day. The Sanitary Superintendent expects 10
collect from 200 to 300 samples daily: Prof Waller Of
tile School Of Mines of Columbia College make a
chemical analysis Of the milk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth Arenm Hotel-John +. Smyth Superin,tenTHd-
ont ~ The New Department; Postmaster 70
ar% Tobey OF Boston Charles ". WOoley OF Cncnnat
"a wiIIiam l. scott Of Erie, PENN Cen William g. Ely OF
Connecticut d. Thomas Vail President OF me y o
poston railroad Company ....t Nicholas HotstPIOi 20
sen Inyering OF Cambridge Mass Judge T. w. hartley Oh
Washington and NJ Dickinson Of Detroit ST ydnsa
tsJ fames Warrack British Consul at Chicago 6tssy
Honse-Commander Lester A. Beardslee 3 Nay b so
lion Geo r. Very Worcester Mass ana samuel NJ
mater az baltimore 49, linton Square Hotet-Nayai Son
stpncor William L. HanscOm. U. $. Navy StnrsUdnt nooS
1o Iobn V Du BOis u. Holman HOnse-f eIhih
Rosio OF the spanish entennial Commission Wts" III, ~
~ Homer Ramsdel Newburgh Hotel BrunSwick-M
liam Blss General Manager Of the Boston and Albany ha
road and Gen. J. b. StOnehouse OF Albany