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construction has been done that Of tho artillery
the United states have thought best TO do little. II any
thing, and what the extensive and costly expert
ments Of England aud other countries would lead TO-
highlands colonies render II imperative necessity
with her to possess tho strongest fleet ahoah Ger
many. France Russia and the Turkish government
have more less inflated the example OF England In
BUILDING eviathan iron-ciad ships capable Of resisting
yer, neavy projectiles and carrying OF immense
calibre. These expensive exp rmcnts-for they are
bnt experiments--have cost hundreds OF millions
to the taxpayer, and the melancholy fales Of
the Captain and the Vanguard fresh
In everyDody's mind TO show what might be expected
from such floating mountains that are moved by the
most complicated machinery any part OF which going
wrong right endanger the lives OF all on board. Tho
United States could afford to see all these great
gines OF war constructed without following the ex.
ample set on the other side OF the Atlantic and wait
70 see Just whore the nasons would STOP reaction
has lately set in, and naval constructions are now
running into the other extreme GuuDoass for special
service are coming into greA favor all hands, and
there Is every believe that they will prove
more useful economical and better fitted TO general
service In modern warfare than the great hunks
which 10 tho last decade or 10 havo been turned Oh
tho stocks An important consideration against great
ships the employment OF torpedoes The larger the
vessel the moro likely Is she 70 get within reach Of
OF these submarine internal machines, while she
Is just liable TO be destroyed as less costly ship,
with less on board Tncn again, multiplying tho
number OF these gunboats. each Wild one or Two pow
eriu guns on board, gives better distribution OF
nations artillery than by having many guns cooped
up the vessel; and small craft penetrate
bays inlets, mouths OF rivers and such like places
whore great snip could never CO.
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BANK FAILURE IN PHILADELPHIA.

WHOLESALE SPECULATION AND EMBEzzLEMENr
IN THE UNION BANKING CoMPANY-ARRzsT
OF THE PRESIDENT, N. @. MUssELMAN.
PHILADELPHIA, May 8. 1871
Since the Union Banking Company closed It's doors
on Tuesday morning with indebtedness OF $42 900
10 It's dspositors stockholders and other creditors,
there have boon many rumors as 10 the
extent Of the sirregularites that precpitated
the suspension, and It very widely said,
as stated In the HERALD OF Wednesday, that
tho cashier Hill, alone the guilty party. but
that the president Of the bank, Mr. N c. Musselman,
was en1eavoring to make y soapegoat OF Aill, his
former associate in speculative transactions Mr. Hill
was angcred by seeing himself announced in the
newspapers the OF the suspension by hts
defacston the authority Of Mr. Musseman that
late yesterday afternoon made afidavit upon
which Alderman Toapd issued for the
OF Mr. Musscman. He was taken into custody last
night his residence and released under $4,000 bail
to appear this afternoon for herring
THE CASHIERS AFFIDAVIT.
Tho affidavit Of Mr. Hill declares the President to
havo been engaged In series OF crooked" trarsac
tons for year past. using the funds OF the company
stock spcculaslons, taking tho profits II any, for
himself who the losses were placed to tho account OF
the bank.
Several Of the clerks IN the bank state that Mr..
Musseman at 1rst In league with Hill, and tho
speculative transactions with the funds OF the bank,
but he afterward drew out On the contrary Mr..
MusSclman ana MS Irienus eivo statement IN Wnicu
they declare that It not until a few weeks
ago tho President discovered the Irregularities
OF his cashier, ana induced him to confess,
promising for the Of cashiers largo IA my,
that II he would roform he would arrange with tho
directors the bank would carry him along, and
the defalcation, which then amounted to $4,000,
would be quietly made good without exposure. I'm
medIately afterward, however. Hill was discovered
going ssong" on Pennsylvania Railroad stock ~ SO,
and being sold out-''slaughtered'' by falling
to continue his margin 80 Upon this meeting Of
the directors was held at Mr. Musseman's house. fol-
lowed by second consultation last Monday evening.
ut which Hill denantly admitted that bis cash was
short $2i, $780,
MALICIOUS CHARGES.
Nj. Musseman denies the statements In HIPS af1-
davit and claims that the charges put upon him
prevent his acting assignee and to stave OF
Element The hearing was postponed till Monday
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THE COACHING SEASON.

The start OF the ssTaly H0 coach yesterday morn
Ing from the Brunswick Hotel was witnessed by worry
large and enth usiastic gathering. Thorc little
freshness in the air. but the ladies clustered along
Fifth nearly 10 the Park, and the gentlemen
WELL they were everywhere. Some perched them
selves high stoops others found Judgement in door
ways and then, again. the curbs were black with rows
Of animated beings eager, every ono, 10 catch q
glimpse Of Colonel Kano, hts merry party the superb
and the handsome coach, AZ tor the third time
this season 1t sailed away bound for New
tho early promcnaders TO saunter toward tho
Brunswick order the start OF the "Taly he"
and II will be long before this neigh borhood will
become favorite morning tryst Tor immense num-
bers oil the ialr aud fashionable. The undertaking Of
Colonel Kane and the energy anu pluck and ability
with which he has pushed II TO the pleasant consum-
reached, deserves tnis handsome recognition
The company making up tho load comprised Mr.. AID
Mrs. Langdon Miss Do Nottbeck, Mr.. and Mrs Ward
twho occupied the front sents), Mr. apd Mrs. Van
Allen. MISS Van Rensselaer,, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Mr..
F. sherman, Mr. +. Bronson, Mr.. g. Steward and Mr.
J. Clark. The party partook Of O capital lunch upon
arriving ut the Huguenot House, Now Rochelle, and
passed the balance OF their time In the village IN u-
speeding the choery inn or in short walk on Main
street. The journey home full OF pleasure and the
reception accorded the coach az u pulled up IN front Of
Brunswick several ticks before the strike VI four,
Joined in by larger. and seemingly Joliler crowd,
II is treat to see tho skilled and workmanIike
ner in which the 'sTay Ho" ia made 10 wind up each
days sport
The parade of the Coaching Club which takes place
on Saturday, May 20, promises to be brilliant affair.
There Is good reason to believe that twelve coaches
Will participate in this opening week OF the season.
Should such be the there Will no doubt be nne
display OF equipages NJ the appointed rendezvous
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AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB.

NEW SWEEPSTAKES oPENED-GIvING GENTLE
MEN RIDERS CHANCE.
Two new sweepstakes have been opened by the
American Jockey Club and will DO run during tho
spring and fall meetings at Jerome Park. They will
give gentlemen riders chance. and follows -
THR SPRING MEETING
Sweepstakes OF SIS each, with $500 added by Mr..
Pierre LoriiIard, for horses which have not been
training stable Tor thirty days previous 10 the race
the second horse to receive 500 from the American
Jockey Club. Gentlemen riders, with welter weights
OF forty pounds added to weight for age To close and
name on June /, ana be the third day OF tho
spring meeting, Thursday, Juno 7. Threc-quarters
oil u milo.
AT THE MEETING.
Sweepstakes OF $25 each, with $3.50 added by Mr.
Pierre Loriard, for horses which have been IN
training stable for thirty days previous TO the race
and have been for that period the bond de properly
OF the nominators the second horse TO receive 500
from the American Jockey Club. Gentlemen riders,
with welter weights OF forty pounds added to weight
Tor age To close and name on October /, and to DO
run At the fall meeting Of 1877. Three-quarters OF a
m
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THE TROOPS PREPARING TO MOVE AGAINST
THE sIoux-MILEs AND BRIsBfN ON THE
wARPATB.

THE TROOPS PREPARING TO MOVE AGAINST
THE sIoux-MrLEs AND BRIsBiN ON THE
wARPArB
BoxxxAx NJ r., April Is. 1871.
Dispatches from General Brisbin's command state
that on the nth Sioux were about the camp-then
near Bakers bassle ground-with tho probable design
OF ctam peding !ts stock. Citizens on she way 10
Tongue River, becoming alarmed, have returned and
will 20 down the Yellowstone In boatl Eignt boats,
loaded with OATS will leave for Tongue River within
ten days, and quite an exodus Of eisisens upon
various business designs intent will soon follow.
/. have despatch OF the 4th inst from
Tongue River cantonmsnt which advises that want OF
transportation, forage and rations has delayed move
ment by Niles, VINO has consequently ordered the
Mon.ana column report direct At the cantoumsnt.
but later indicates his intention TO meet the
column near tho Big Horn II anyway possible.
SAVAGE GUESTS.
Ono hundred and nfty hostes had visited him, but
he had not dsarmed tnem fearing such might
initiate against further delegations from the Sioux
campa should this party return. as promised, with
thcm These lndlans were 10 possession or green
packs carbines, Watches &c, taken from Cuslcr's
command, but seemed 70 DO IN destitute condition
THE CRY rnx YELLOWSTONE.
General Niles has sont communication to Governor
Potts. OF this Territory advising his action upon Niles
proposition, some time since submitted to the War
Department (but yct acted upon In favor or the
permanent establishment Of the town Of Miles upon
the Tongue River reservation. The town Is growing;
stocks OF goods there mud tho citizens now havc
hero VINO visits the Governor asking The
organization OF Custer county, In which the town 10
located. That largo population will this season locate
upon the Tongue aud Big Horn cannot be doubted, and
with settlement tho construction and occupation
OF the posts and offensive movements against the
Sioux we cannot question TINT the end OF tho Sioux
war is ut hand. Tho posts will be built OF hewn
logs matched, and lined with building paper, for the
construction OF which 600 carpenters are now tho
way up the Yellowstone
Tho theory that no great battles will occur gains
credence Scouts only are row anticipated. but tho
ways the hostes past finding out advance, and
the troops may yet have serious work 10 do
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called 10 stop and 60 their the three
minute rule coming 10 their and
RouSD g-Ihis round lasted only threequarters Of .
minute, As, aftcr few passes, Mac landed his right
heavily on the LETT side OF Murray's head, and he
dropped all IN q heap His second wanted Murray 3
shoes changed but this was not allowed.
ROUND 10-Mac had much the best OF this round.
He knocked Murray about considerably, though not
without receiving good deal in return; but Murray
was growing weak and staggered about as he was ht
by Mac, falling at one time on sofa and on tue
down in his corner, but, being called
TO 90 the scratch. he resumed the contest
three minutes were out Then another appeal Vas
made Tor a change OF shoes, but not allowed
scratch, looking badly used up. but Mac ap.
peared II he determined 10 end the
affair quickly. He rushed al Murray and lost
tine in knocking HIM about, first on the sofa and
then down IN bis own corner. when Murray SAID he
would light no moro, and Mcclellan was declared the
winner. alter aghting lnirty iour minutes- -
collection was then taken up, and Murray was
gwen goodly sum OF money to heal mis- wounds as
well honor.
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THE COMING DOG SHOW.

Mr.. Charles Lincoln, Superintendent Of the New
York Bench Show OF Dogs, has issued the following
instructions to his deputies:-
Fyrst-Assist In getting the dogs in the classes over
which you are appointed into their proper STALLS
Sec0nd-Water Immediately on arrival anu see that
they watered regularly ana frequently.
Third-Feed regularly at appointed hours
F0urfh--See that the stalls kept thoroughly
clean and disinected twice every day.
Flfth-Sce that tho dogs are exercised twice every
day when the owner not present. Owners will be
allowed to exercise their own dogs.
Sirh-Have your men ready to get the dogs into the
ring for the judge and be particular 70 get the
ards that all dogs In tho ring that
the catalogue, 30 as 10 insure every dog being
judged
Sepenth-Exercise due diligence In posting your men
TO keep the dogs conf ortable and quiet pos
sible, and prevent visitors from handling the dogs.
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THE WHIPPING POST.
BRooKLYNs GREATEST wANr-INrEREsTINa pAS
PER ON THE SUBJECT.

BROOKLYNB GREATEST WANT-INTERESTlN0 pAN
PER ON THE SUBJECT.
There was q very select gathering Of the mem.
bers Of the Brooklyn Philosophical Club and
their lady friends at Everett Hall last evening
TO listen to the reading Ct paper by N. McGre-
gor Steele. entitled "whipping Posts a. a Proper
Mode of Punishment for Ordinary Crimes" Mr..
steeles opinion Is that whipping posts should be e.
iabshed in every county throughout New YORK
State Many people, no doubt, would differ from him
this opinion but those who bold and looked Al
the matter rightly would agree with him. Men,
tho speaker said, were governed by their
feelings, and by their ieeings moved
the world and controlled mankind. There were many
good laws which seemed unjust the
OF whipping posts In Brooklyn might be regarded as
step backward, but for the punishment of tramps,
habtual drunkards wife heaters, &C, who insen
sibe 10 shame, they were necessary When arrested
for any oil these minor offences they prison
Tor few days, where they we're kept In good COM
and other criminals could DO reached In NO
other way than by INJECTING physical pain.
As cvliizcr religion, Mr.. Steele commended,
was failure, and he added that whore religion
had appeared civilization had disappeared Science and
mechanics had done more for civilization than religion
ever bad The speaker knew OF no place whore
whipping post was SO much needed In Brooklyn,
and should one DO placed front OF tho City Hall Is
would drive away despcradoes and criminals oil every
posts had been erected there loss crime and u
more whipping posts and less churches existed In
Brooklyn u would DO seen which the great civil
izer Of mankind
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BASEBALL.

The game on the Union Grounds yesterday between
the Chclseas OF Brooklyn and Mutuals OF this city was
closely contested throughout. Tho pitching ON both
SIDES effective. The Chelseas scored in tho frat
fifth seventh innings. and the Mutuals in the Sec
ond. Only one run was earned during the game, It
Rule, Roseman and Dunno. Roseman, of the Che-
seas, played remarkably nne fielding game ~ short.
Following 10 the score:-
Clubs lst 3D. 3D. 4M 5M 9Th 7M Sch. 9th
Chelsea. .........l 9 ! 2 Q O.
Umpire, Mr.. Willetts. OF the Osceola Club. Time OF
game III 5m. First base by errors, Chelsea, i; Mu-
tual, T.
Ram prevented the proposed games at Cincinnati
and Indianapolis yesterday.
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ROWING ON THE HARLEM.

Three members OF the Dauntiess Boat Club con-
tended a two-me straightaway single scull race on
the Harlem River yesterday afternoon. The prize was
a single scul shell presented by Mr. Ferris, gentle
man well known in Harlem.
Tho fixed for Two o'clock, but Il was nearly
six o'clock before the three took their stxtons
shore: #. Gelan, first; II. w. Peckweli, second H.
w. Walter, third The start (Which was made tity
yards below High Bridge was very even one, Glle-
Ian going front first strokes and win
ming by FIVE lengths Peckwel second two lengths
ahead OF Walter The time was 12m. 4Zs
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CARAVAN ROWING ASSOCIATION.

At the annual election Of officers OF the Uarman Row
ing Association held Wednesday evening, May 2 a
their club house, Washington Heights, the following
gentlemen we're mousy elected :-President,
Andrew l.. Soulard; Vice President, Inott Schwarz;
Lieutenant ana Treasurer, Aanson Wilson; Coxswan,
William Knapp The Carman Rowing Association has
been 10 existence about years and IS composed OF
the best material Tor rowing In tins coun
try The ASSOCIATION has a large, handsome boat
house. CONTAINING 81 900 worth Of boats OF all de-
Scorpions. IL has rowed several races and always
been victorious. II entering four Dared shell
at the annual regatta, Greenwood Lake.
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HORSE NOTES.

The following communication explains Itself
OFFICE PoiSr BREEzE PARK ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA. April ~, 1877. !
EDITOR SPORTSMAN
The contested 229 purse, originally troited on this
course last June, OF winch the Board OF Appeals can
ceed tho last heats and the tr0tcd out
ON the samo track between May IL and June Is now
ordered by our Board Of Directors to be finished on
Tuesday, May ~, 1871 Truly yours,
CHARLES N. TOWN, Secretary.
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DINNER TO JOHN MCCULLOUGH.

A complimentary dinner was given last evening to
Mr.. John Mccullough ut the Palette Club. Mr.. Clark
Bell presided. Among the dstinL uished gentlemen
who were present were Judge Noah Davis Judge
Brady, Kcv. DR.. Bellows, Rev. Dr. Algcr, Dion Boucl.
cauit Rufus Hatch, 4. A. Buck, A. s. Sullivan and w.
J. Florence Letters OF regret were read IRON Chief
Justice DAILY WhtcIaw Reid, Daniel Dougherty Colonel
Forncy and General Craig
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RACERS IN TRAINING.
BALTIMORE. Nd. May 3.

BALTIMORE, Md, May 3, 1871
On Tuesday Mr. e. A. Claoaugh's string OF racers
left Middeburg Nd, via tho Western Maryland Rail-
road, for Pccolo whore thoy will 70 into active
framing Tor the May meeting The string Is
composed OF PmIico, SIX years old; Cyril, four
years. Carroll three years; Coverorook, three years.
and Mystic aud Jet ench Two years old. Alter PIN.
leo the horses Will 60 to jerome PARK In June
thence TO Saratoga IN July ana August and aterward
10 jerome Par X aud rimlco IN October
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RIFLE SHOOTING.

The opening meeting this year Of the American Rio
Association came or yesterday at Glen Drake range
near Pelhamville. Tho attendance not numerous
Four matches were shot, all at 200 yards lany ri1e
from the shoulder. The first match, for a valuable
field glass, won by d. +. Davids, q OF 81
Of possible rs points, III tho second, a Holden
rifle, John Boes the victor record OF 10 Of
possible rs points the first subscription match fell
to tho lot Of G. W. Davidson, the dino showing OF 23
out OF rs pointa
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POPULAR LIFE INDICTMENTS.

James cruixshank Secretary, who, with President
Lambert and Actuary Reed, Of the American Popular
Insurance Company, has been indicted Tor perjury In
making. as alleged, faso return to the superintend-
cnt OF Insurance. was yesterday admitted 10 bail,
Messrs. George W. Cowa OF No 1913 Roosevelt street,
and Frederick SHANNON OF Yonkors, going his suretes
In the sum OF $4,000.
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THE USES OF POETRY.

The members Of tho Church Of the Messiah will y
favored with lecture this evening by the Rev. Will
IAN X. Alger who chosen Tor his subject the In.
teresting thome oil the usos OF poetry.
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BURGLARS IN BROOKLYN.

Burglars effected an entrance at early hour yss
terday morning into John Van Hosen's gentlsmsnI
furnishing store, No 1888 Fulton street, Brooklyn
Goods valued AZ about $500 were stolen.
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ninety miles day In the tmc; but the walker would
be doing third less anyhow. Weston has come out
now iairlv and no offers 20 walk or run any one Let
US hope TO see 10 taken mp"
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WEST SIDE PARK.

WEST SIDE PARK, JERSEY CITY. N. J.-TRorrNG-
THURSDAY May g. 187LPurse OF 500, for horses that
never three mnutes $50 to the nrst $50 TO the
second and $40 TO the third horse; milo heats, best
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YACHTING NOTE.
THE REDSKINS.

Tho yacht Prospero ID already At her old summer an
chorage, or the club house, Stapleton
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sHERlFr'S SALE.

pYvIRTtE OF AN EXECUTION. Issued
% pat.f Tho l,I.tiicf CouIt of the Flrst Jn.
-dicial D,rtriet In Md fUr the c0unty Of Storey.
State Of Nevada, On the . h day OF March, a. ID.
mi, aud ~ me directed aud delivsrd. Tor .
Judgment rndsiri In tald Cours on the 18th
day OF sePie ahs,; 4; D; is,e; 10 lave, o.
soi,TG csNsoIipATgp vIKaiNil dULD
AND sILyRk MlNINu COMPANY. defcnd'
ant, ler iba sun OF three thonsAsd ard eighty:
thrcs (t5,Oss, dollars. tog,ther yih to y
corts and disbursements st the date of ssid
Iudgnent, ana hecruiIg cosfs. NV snonntine
10 ihs sam u tsOo. .li' IN gold cuiu q the
limited siaiss. 1 have on this tks toth day OF
Marrb, A, ". isT1. levied on the following min.
'inr proherty, 90 wit: Ths claim Of the s0uth
-Co,,roIldatd d virginia Go.d aud kiiver Mining
Couipsuy, ,bping tvu ttfoussnd III hurdred icet
llIpesr a,esssfr) OF tbe mineral lode or gold
and vilvsI. bearing euaits lcdas, tosssner with
seth,r with tuinfient ground on either sids Of
saiI de for mining And mining purposes.
Tas extent of said clalm NJ OH raid lode and
the area of ssld sroHnd for sninina and milling
pprpees beirg more rariicuiasly dssereed a.
iol.ows. to witi Commencing At sihe NO; !
and running north-riy and parallel with said
lode tweniy-sir hnnird ieet, 70 ttskc No. 7 (:
theueg st riRht an sirs % mid iine westw1fdly
aloas the fsre of the mountaia twenty-six hun
dr,d feet, 10 st.ke, NJ 81 thtnea alright angles
and parallel with said lode routheny twcuty
air hundrrd feet. u sfAso No Z thence at
right angles easasfiy twrnty-six hundred fsrt.
10 the placs Of beginning; haid mine being oil.
usied In. Union kAvine ! sometimes ttown a.
American Mat kAyins--a ,at OF whlsh aaid
milne IL situated in Gold niil Mining District,
county and stale afor, zid, together with all
and singular the tenement.. heredlisments and
Aptultcnsnces iherc,nto belonging. including
hoisting wsrks, zaohinery. ste. -
Notice 10 b~stby Rivp. that. o. Saturday.
the si.t day NJ March. ArD. .isli, bo.ween the
hours oi . o'slock .. n. and so,eiock ?. = via:
al ~ o'o,ock oon, I will sell alt the hight.
tile claim and Interest ef the eatd defendant.
ths Soulh Csnso,l ,ldate I virvinis 0old aud silver
Mini, q Co., Of 10. and " the above desestbed
properly. at Tho court. .hoas, doots IN theetty
u Virginia. county of stoecy, Btatc VI Nev.da'
At pubic auction, Tor cssh IN hand 10 the hlfh'
e., sad bot, bidder is.ssttsfy tsld sIe,ntfon
and III costs In unitsd stscs gold ,o!n., 90
...- sheriff ofstorey county. Nsvsfa,
Virgins. March 10. 1871. milo ID