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The New York herald., 1877-11-14
THE PARIS EXHIBITION.

Mr.. EvARTs ASKS FOR AN APPROPRIATION
SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW OF ADEQUATE REPRE-
sENTArIoS YoR THE UNITED STATES.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 10, 1877
The following is the letter from the Secretary OF
State to Hon Thomas Swami chairman OF the Com.
mittce on Foreign Affairs, relative to tho French Ex
position TO DO held in Paris In 1875
DEPARTMENT or Stair.
WASHINGTON, Now 8, 1917
SIR:-In compliance with the roo Test mace 10 ne
By yourself and the other gentlemen OF the Commit.
Foreign Affairs when you did me the honor 10
conier with me nj tho department tho subject OF
the proper action Of Congress In relation French
Exposition Of 1878 | respectfully submit 10 tho
committee such observations as seem TO pertinent,
aud a scheme Tor the probable expenses Of which al
APPROPRIATION should be made.
1he acting Secretary OF State In his commit lcation
on the 3lst oi october uI TO the Hon AR Williams,
OF your committee, presented general esmal naio
by ono OF tho officers Of the department. based on.
ufeiy on me experience Of tho Vienna Exposi.
tho circumstances under which our people
VIII take part In The proposed exhibition
at Paris am satisfied that moro liberal amount
will now be required than was expended for the Vienna
Exposition. ln the nrst place, tue great pie OF
our own Centennial Exhibition has aroused
ton Of people to interest and practical
tance oil such competitive displays In opening avenues
Of iradc TO our productions The meagre con-
tribution which was sent TO the Vienna Exposition
furnish, therefore, safo measure expenso
Of tho greatly increased transportation shall
to meet the wishes aud expectations OF our people n
tho representation OF thor interests tho French
Exp0sltlon TINS Increased expense II will DO noticed
must apply to all tho items OF expenditure, including
stan OF commissioners and skilled observers pro-
posed TO be sent.
A second consideration is tha. our preparations,
unhappy delayed, must now be pressed forward with
the greatest rapidly, and tarougn the winter session.
winch certainly not tho most advantageous for ex.
pedon and cheapncss In tho necessary transactions
OF the enterprise.
In this view respectfully urge upon ihci committee
to recommend placing At tho disposition oil tho be-
partment OF state the by tho estimate
sent as the result OF careful exam,na lion
by the department The acting Secretary oil State in
his letor 10 Mr. Williams, OF tho LIST November Inst
on the same SUBJECT transmitted a morandu N nado
BY gentlemen who were connected with the Pars Expo
son oil 1867. an SATISFIED that this s still less li-
Jcious o. crcumspcct estimate ior tho cir
cunistances OF tho present occasion. Indeed. IN
another estimate laid before department py com
pctent ana public SPIRITED ctzcn quie famliiar VIII,
the general subcct the expenses exclusive OF saars
are put al more than $225 000 tho cxpectaior,
tbat the government would furnish warenousing ia
New York as well NJ ocean transp ortatlon. | have
Inc honor 70 be- SIR. yonr very ooedient servan.
WILLIAM NJ EvARTS.
Hon. THOMAS SWANS, Chairman OF the Com mntttco on
Foreign Anasr< House Of Representative
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PIGEON SHOOTING.

Dexter Park, Jamaica Road, Long Island, yesterday
was the scene of some good pigeon shooting. Tho
Brooklyn Gun Club gathered there in numbers to
compete in their regular monthly meeting for spen-
did champion gold badge. IN which they shot at
pairs OF birds each and also induged several sweep
stakes before tho sport was brought to end. Tho
shooting throughout was above the average. Tho
weather during tho afternoon clear and
charming. Tho badge was by Mr.. Benjamin
West, who succeeded IN killing thirteen
birds out OF his pairs, and he was warmly
graduated by his friends for his admirable shooting.
The following the details OF the shooting for the
badge and two sweepstakcs:-
DEXTER PARK, JAMAICA ROAD. L. L-PrGEoN SHOOT
ING-TuEsDAY, NOV. 13--Monthly contest OF the
Brooklyn Gun Club Tor the champion gold badge.
There were eleven competitors, who shot at seven
pairs OF birds each Is yards 100 yards bound dairy
Ia ounces OF shot; from four plunge and traps; /;
the club rules TO govern
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THE PONCA DELEGATION.

THE VISITING CHIEfs AT THE INTERIOR De-
PARTMENr-THEIR REQUEST TO RETURN TO
THEIR OLD RESERVATION DENIED-ooNcILIA-
TORY SPEECH OF SECRETARY SEIZURE.
WASHINGTON Nov 13, 1871
The Ponca chiefs were ut the Interior Department
this afternoon, each received from tho hand Of
Secretary Schurz modal In presenting them tne
Secretary announced that hc was ready 10 listen to
anything they had 10 say, that ho might present
to tho President OF tho United States Two OF tho
chiefs, White Eagle and Standing Buffalo, addressed
the Secretary their remarks not differing very mate
rally from the speeches delivered the recent coun-
cs held at tho Executive Mansion. They earnestly In
sisted being allowed to go back to their old
vaon, saying they could ind no reason for their
mova and asserting that hSr present location an
unhealthy one. Tho Indians seemed very serious in
their appeals. Standing Buffalo particularly exhibited
the disappointment he felt at not being back TO
his old reservation. Ho did not wish trouble the
whites but ho remembered what the Great Father had
told him to-day He also said he talked ike n foolish
Indian and wild Indians perhaps knew better than ho
did. standing Buffalo also declared that no thought
very hard that the Great Father did not take him
out OF the hole he was IN.
SPEECH SECRETARY scHrRz.
Secretary Schurz made aspeech to the chiefs saying
no could only repeat what was said 10 them days
ago and, speaking TO them IN the Presidents namc he
told them that II well known they friends OF
the white people and. therefore, the government was
their friend. The Secretary continued
"You shall have no reason 10 say that VIC treat In
dams VINO our enemies bcttor than Indians who
friends We know you have always followed
the advice oi your Great Father and hc hopes you will
follow II now, Tor 1t Is good The Great Father has
told you that OF tho Ianas IN the Indian Territory
belongs to the government your chiefs may select
what suits them The reservation you may select
shall be os large as the you have lett.
II shall be good land, with plenty OF timber When you
have selected those lands the Great Father will that
you have houses, agricultural implements and furnl
niture equally as much AZ you left on tho reserva.
tion.n
The Secretary also Informed tho Indians that when
the Great Council appropriated the money their Great
Father would give the cattle and druugbt animals
cultivate farms He bd them be OF good cheer ana TO
send their chiefs and select their lands carly
day IA possible and then 70 20 to work AT with
courage ana energy. 1--WE shall soc that you have
schools IN which our children shall be educated" he
said, and concIudcd:--
''work viii make you prosperous and contcntsd and
you Will soon forget tho country you have left As
you have beon our friends will be yours We
shall ask tho Great Council be good to the PoEcas
and TO be liberal IN providing Tor their needs Now
the Great Father bids you farewell through me aud
hopes We will always be friends
The New York herald., 1877-11-14
AMUSEM ENTS.
THEATRE FRANcAIs.

THEATRE FRANCAIS
Since the departure Of the French opera company
the Theatre Francas has had the neld itseli,
the size OF its audiences has improved accordingly.
Last evening two comedies Presented III seems
TO bo the aim OF the management 10 give iull
bnD the lrst, LA venu Camea," in one act.
very fanny piece. In which N. Marital and Mes
danes Ch. Leblanc and Mazee took part The sec
ond comedy. "Me Font Toujours yre'' he title tells
the story, "Husbands Always Make One Laugh'').
was capitally played by MN chamonin, vernal. Bou-
teIoup, Marital and Amand, and Mesdames NJ. Leba nc
Ysage and Leon Mazee. Chamonin. who ID OF the
best character actors to DO seen n this city,
vas excellent, and Marital very amusing
in very amusing rdie veniot, too was Iive-
licr than usual, and the heartiest laughter
followed the play from beginning to end. Oscar,
the young man who said that Husbands always mako
me laugh, !" found the true when he Joined the
brotherhood. The dressing was brighter than usual
last evening, and everything tended to make tho per-
iormance an enjoyable one. When Chamonin and
Marital are on the bill something good may bo relied
upon.
The New York herald., 1877-11-14
BRYANT's MINsTRRLs.

An entire change has been made in the programme
Of the performances this favorite opera house. ana
the visitors for the week likely to wit.
many new features Chief among
these is q sketch entitled "a Trip to
Europe" in which appear Doughcrty Reed, Cool
Wnite Bryant and other comedians Of the company
Litue Mac, in his '.Essencs Of Old Virginia." Arthur
Bent with his cornet solos, burlesque entitled ssThe
Mashed Tragsdian and OF other good things,
make the announcements attractive and the promise
OF an evenings pleasure. M
The New York herald., 1877-11-14
TONY PASTORS THEATRE.

At this always popular place of entertainment tho
programme for tho present week Is one OF unusual
excellence to those who enjoy the variety species of
entertainment Tho selections are unusually rich
rare and racy, the performers are we'll up
in their work, the transitions of interest
are rapid, the curtain goes down
until the end OF the performance, and tho perorm-
itself is one that may be witnessed without q
blush the face Of tho most modest OF women 1t is
described IN the bills srhe home OF comedy, and
the management are certainly not lacking their
deavor afford to tho public the utmost pleasure
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CHICAGO wHlsKEY CASES.

AGREEMENTS or TEE GOVERNMENT WITH W.T.
NEssRs TO BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is, 1877
The Treasury Department Authorities, after consul.
taiion with the Attorney General have decided that
agreements made between tho government aud par.
ties who turned States evidence tho Chicago whs
key cases should DO strictly adhorol TO- The District
Attorney OF Chicago has been instructed accordingly
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CALIFORNIA CIGARMAKERs.

SAN Francisco. Cal, Nov. 13, 1871
Tho committee appointed by the Cigar Makers
Association to interview ths cigar manufacturers OF
san Francisco and ascertain their views on employ
ing white labor instead OF Chinese have called upon
tho various Arms engaged In the trade. Most OF
the cigar manufacturers have been interviewed
and state they are prepared TO discharge a Chinese
employ yes as soon as sufficient number com pctcut
white mon can be secured 10 take their paces Alter
tho committee have called on other cigar manuac
turers they intend TO apprse the makers New
York oil tho prospects for them In this city hope
10 induce them 10 come hero TO supplant Chinese.
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NIBLo's GARDEN.

large audience witnessed the performance at
Nblo's Garden last night Of the "Drunkard's Home
In which Mr.. W. J. Fleming personated tho title role
with power which is peculiarly his own The cast
selected for support was strong and the play
ran smoothly from beginning TO end. Tho
lesson interpreted s ono that should commend
itself to our temperance societies. There few leo
lures that take It's place. Pathos humor aud af-
iectng tabeaux as represented In stage action
story that could be well illustrated elsewhere
nature. Our dives tenement houses and police
courts only afford parallel.
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THE THEATRE coM1ouE.

Among the various variety exhibitions now on the
New York stage there are few which are more
attractive than tnoee at the pleasant
place Of entertainment Harrgan l. Hart. the pro-
prietors and managers, not only give their own
amusing performances but introduce artists who keep
an audience alive with fun Songs and dances,
sketches OF Ethiopian lifs vcntriloqusm burlcsque
limitations and music, all Of which combine to make
the pretty little theatre Of the most agreeable
places Tor an evening visit.
The New York herald., 1877-11-14
THE HARDEN HOMICIDE.

Alexander McIanc, who Is charged with causing
Michael Hardcn's death, on November 3, by pushing
hlm on stoop at Wh.tpcn Brothers. saloon, during
the heat OF political quarrel was yesterday admit
Ted 70 Dali In tho nuount Of $4,000.
The New York herald., 1877-11-14

The meet Of the Queens County Hunt to-day will bs
at the Cour. House at Mine6a at one O'Clock P. NJ.
special train with horse boxes starts for Mineola from
Long Island City at ten O'Clock A. NJ, ana returning
leaves Garden City at eight O'Clock M. This VIII
enable New Yorkcrs desiring to participate In the
chase to send their horses and them brought
back again the day OF the hunt
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its bow in the air, was dragged down, down,
down, until thought my chest would
burst, then we were shot out into daylight
again and took some breath.
LOST IN THE WHIRLPOOL.
'Ihe little master and two of our people
were not to be seen, but shortly saw the
little master face upward. but insensible.
instantly struck out for him to save him,
but we were both taken down again, and
the water seemed to be tearing my legs
away but would not give in. held my
breath hard then, and came to the surface,
but the little master was gone. forever
This is my story, master" The boats crew.
separately examined by me, indorsed
Uledi's statement in all main points.
This is scarcely the place to say much of
Uledi, but cannot refrain from giving this
young African, who was the coxswain Of the
is young fellow twenty-seven or twenty
eight years old, 1.-the and active as q leopard
and brave as lion. He is one Of hun
dred thousand. l doubt whether there is
another in the island of Zanzibar equal to
him. There are few in this expedition who
nre not indebted to him for life or timely
rescue or brave service. He was the
first in war and the most modest
in peace. He was the best soldier,
the best swimmer, the best carrier,
the best sailor, the best workman
in wood or iron, and the most faithful of
the black faithfuls. He was certainly the
last man in the world who should have been
dared into doing desperate act, such as
shooting cataract. But Frank was too
brave also, and had a strange contempt for
the terrors Of q river, having been Midway
waterman from his boyhood. It is first to
sheer rashness, and second to his acciden-
he endeavored to rise to the surface. that I
attributed the loss of such an expert SWIM
mer as Frank Pocock.
IN MEMoRIAM.
As look at his empty tent this evening
and at his detected servants, and recall to
mind his many inestimable qualities, his ex-
traordinary gentleness. his patient temper,
his industry, his cheerfulness and tender
love of me, feel myself utterly unable to
express my feelings or describe the vast
ness Of my loss. Every instance Of his faith
full services that is recalled only intensifies
my grief The long copartnership in perils
thus abruptly severed, his piety and cheer
full trust in gracious Providence, fills my
heart with misery to think that he has de-
parted this life so suddenly and unrewarded
for his many manly virtues.
HENRY M. STANLEY.
The New York herald., 1877-11-14
A NEW PLANET.

WASHINGTON Nov IL, 1877.
Professor Henry OF tho Smithsonian Institution, re-
ports that Professor Watson OF Ann Arbor. announces
the discovery, on the l2th OF November, 1877, OF
bright planet o the eleventh magnitude IN 4h. 2om-
right ascension, % deg 55 min. north declinaton,
with daily motion OF i've MINUTES south.
The New York herald., 1877-11-14
GRECo.RoMAN WRESTLING.

There will be wrestling match (Greco-Ro roman
stye) this evening at tho Central Park Carbon best
three falls in dvc, for $3.50 sdc catch weights, be-
tween William J. Austin and Harry Howard (not
Harry OF old Fire Department famcL largo attend
ance Is oxpecied-
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THE OLYMPIC THEATRE.

The week opens at this place OF entertainment with
what Is described Is ''challenge programme" Gus
Williams with his Dutch eccentricties; Bobby New
comb, who is also funny; dance artists, gymnasts,
vocal sooIsts, Ethiopian sketches and other attrac
tions help to make the Koh-i-noor OF amusement
that seems to draw full houseR
The New York herald., 1877-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO M1NsrRELs,

The crowded houses which seen every evening
al the San Francisco Ainstres prove that there s
nothing successful as success, and II to keep an
audience in constant Of laughter is an indica-
ton OF mort IN this Is not undcserved.
The names Birch and Backus have come to be house.
hold words In tho family Of every lovcr OF
negro minstrelsy, and their very mention re-
calls o world OF funny words and deeds Last
night the audience this cozey little theatre were
treated to number of laughablo sights and pleasant
sounds. The music, both vocal and instrume atal,
fully up to the mark, and the dances humor-
GUS sketches were as good That capital hit
.shelen Is Babies" calls forth much laughter as be
fore under the name Of ssThe Funny Babiesn which
was adopted owngto tho authors copyright on the
former tltIo new and amusing piece called ~ he
Society Actors" gave Birch and Backus fne oppor-
tunity to display their peculiar talenta
The New York herald., 1877-11-14

SAMR DAY.-Sweepatakes, So each; eleven shooters;
total $22, OF which the shots take
the money three birds each rs yards rise 30 yards
boundary and other conditions same AS the 1rst:--
.l..y
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THE LONDON CIRCUS.

The Great Lor don Circus s said to be playing very
successful season at Gilmors's Garden, and
to be presenting equestrian and gymnastic
features that are entirely to New York
audiences The managers Of this institution
appear have q peculiar knack IN catering TO the
public appetite, and the adroit employ mt OF their
several artists are able from night TO night 10 main.
the peculiar interest that attaches 10 this species
OF performance
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SAME DAY-sweepstakes; 50 entry; ~ competitors;
making u total OF 800, divided IN parts-$l0 So 81
Eacn shot at pairs OF birds, q yards rse tho
other conditions as above
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FOX HUNTING.

IltHo VI SHOVsInKt HVuIA
tDivided the money.
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which was whirling round and round with
its bow in the air, was dragged down, down,
down, until thought my chest would
burst, then we were shot out into daylight
again and took some breath.
The New York herald., 1877-11-14
COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTES.

CRITICISM ON AND CORRECTION OF THE RE-
CENT STATEMENT OF THE BANKERS Assoc1A-
TIoN OF NEW WORKPLACES AND FIGURES BY
AN EXPERT
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