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The New York herald., 1877-08-31
OSSAW ATTOMIE BROWN.
CoMMEMoRATIoN OF THE BATTLE IN KANSAS.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HLRALp.

COMMUNICATION OF THE BATTLE IN KANSAS.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HLRALp.
PAoLo, KAN, August SO, 1877,
An extensive commcmoration ceremony in honor of
Johu Brown and the battle of Ossawattomie was held
to-day at the latter place
The battle, II Will DO remembered was fought Just
tweny.one years ugo. August 80, 1856, between 400
Missourians, from Lafayette county, under the com.
mand OF J. W. Reid and Rev. Martin White, and
thirty or forty free States citizens under com.
mand of John Brown aud DR.. Updegad. The
battle was hard fought one, resulting IN the death
tho Missouri side Of thirty soldiers and on the
Kansas side of these men, named respectively Part
ridge Powers and Frederick Brown, the latter a son
OF old John Aitcr Brown had fought long
as possible he retrcated aud the town burned.
AT the celebration today fully four thousand persons
were present. rne chairman of the day
Govcrpor Charles Robinson aud the orat or Senator
John J. ingalls, Speeches we're also made
by Mr. Charles Langston (colored) brothc
OF the washingtun Lansston, Congressman; ID. Z.
Haskell Hon. u. H. Anthony, Hon. S. A. Cobb Hon
j. L. 81. Johu, Hon. John Richie, Hon. Sidney
Clark, Col. samuel Walker james Hanway, Stonewali
Clark Edward smith and other we'll known settlers
A small marble monument, erected by the town OF
Ossawatome, was duly dedicated TO the sacred
memory oI John Brown aud those who ieil III
WE'VE i've old &c companions Of Brow brown were % photo
graphed IN group around the monument
an tcresting letter iiom John Brown puUIcaliy
read. lie expressed the utmost interest III the days
proceedings and noped they would pass of To- the salts
iacton o all Resolutions were passed requesting the
State Legislature to have executed and sent TO the
National Hall oi Sta,uary In Washington, bronze
marble bust of Brown. The work to be done imme-
diateiy while his memory Is green.
The speaking OF the duy largely devoted TO the
narration OF historical incidents and personal
,scenscs touching matters connscted with The
border warf,re III general and John Brown
and the Underground Railroad In particular
senator Ingalls, speech eloquent, philosoph.
ical aud, time, severely critical on some
o the political aspects OF tbd hour and the political
lessons most naturally deducive from the history of
Brown and coworkers set forth the strong.
est possible manner. 10 express II briefly, he DO.
leved pacihcation without repentance change of
OPINION the part OF offenders TO be impossible.
After the exercises at Ossawatanio reception was
gwen senator ingalls, and other prominent persons
ut the residence OF Banker Shaw, OF Paols.
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TELEGRAPH OFFICE ROBBED.
SIX TRAMPs ARRESTED AS THE cuLt BITS.
BALTIMORE Md August so 1877

SIX TRAMPs ARRESTED AS THE CuLr BITS.
BALTixoRE. Nd, August SO, 1877.
number OF tramps, at a late hour last night, en-.
tered the telegraph office at Union Junction. tied anu
gagged the operator and robbed him Of his watch aud
pockclbook. The operator got loose ana tecgraphcd
the occurrence 10 President street station, from
whence the city police were informed OF It. Twelve
policemen from the Eastern district went out and ar
rested tramps, who are supposed to DO the
parties The tramps were brought to the city ON
the quarter past 'welve train this morning and
lodged the Eastern station house. Ii Is
reported that the operator was beaten well MS
bound and gagged. All the robbers masked They
took away everything portable in tho olicc Some
money belonging to he company was taken, but II
not known how much. fne officers went out on a
and found the tramps around fire the woois
Books chIscls aud small articles taken Office
found on their persons. Union Junction Is n
short distance beyond the Eastern limits OF the CITY,
the point which the tracks leading from President
street and Charles street depois unite.
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EXCURsIONIsTS CRUSHED.

FOUR PERSONS KILLED AND ONE oTHER
SERIOUSLY INJURED FROM RECKLEssNEss OF
A CONDUCTOR.
SALEM, Mass, August so, 1877.
Last evening, as a Lowell train carrying the excur-
sions,s by the steamer Plymouth Rock, was running
down the Penns ylvana pier, 1t struck group of 1vo
persons. killing two, fatally wounding Two and
seriously inIurng one.
VICTIMS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Swazey, residing at No. 20 st.
Peters street. were instantly killed, the bodies being
terrioiy manplcd
han his shoulder disIocated anu died this morning
Miss Rachel Clifford, "a sister ol Mrs. Swazey, aged
Gy years, living Mason street, North Salem, had
botn collar bones and her RIBS both sides broken
She died about midnight
The other person injured belongs to Lowell but The
extent OF his injuries could not ascertaned lie was
carried TO his home In Lowell
Mr.. Swnzey was about nit three years Of age. Ho
painter bv trade and was secretary OF the salem
Mechanics Association. He and his wore both
employed by T. ). Clifford Co., and well known
aud ghly esteemed.
CULpABLE REcKLBssyEss.
The accident s attributed to tho careessness of the
conductor OF the train running II down upon the
crowded pier with no headlight or the lantern TO give
warning. several persons, some OF them from Lynn
reported TO bc missing. Several ladies' their
fright jumped overboard but all are believed TO have
hpe
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WASHINGTON;
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON August 80, 1877.
BLAcKIE AND OTIS REPLY IN WRITING TO
THE JAY COMMISSION REPORT
General McCook, OF New York Congressman elect
presented TO secretary sherman to-day on The part OF
United states Custom House welghers 8Iackis and
OTIS the statement invited by the Secretary in reply
the structures OF the Jay report Secretary SLer.
man has agreed to give all the weighers an op
portunity to be heard by written argument
until Saturday morning but no later No parole state
will be heard. Messrs. Backie and Otis contend
that the Jay report shows thai the present cost o.
weighing at the Port OF New York Tor tho
twelve months ending June l. 1877, was
s3iI, 900 while under the proposed reor-
gauizatiou It would be s2i2 900 Tue retention
OF tho district system is claimed to be Indispensable
10 the successful discharge OF duty by the weghers
There is no question but that the present force OF
weighers could, with advantage, be reduced from
thirteen TO seven, which, with other economical
changes, would bring the cost Of weighing to about
tho Same estimated the plan OF the comm ssion,
and would continue the present facilities to the mer
chants.
The Secretary OF the Treasury feels that II this be
the the merchants and importers should be heard
from In support OF II.
Congressman Mccook nled with the statement Of
Messrs. Backie and Otis list OF 200 importers ndors-
ing their representations. Secretary sherman says
he docs not yet wish to give any opinion OF what he
Will do III regard to the report OF the commission upon
the district system. IL VIII wait until NIL the state
ments are In. when he viii examine them closely and
decide. President Hayes lntimaled that he would not
like TO interfere
SECRETARY SHERMAN ON POSTAL BANKS AND
THE FOUR PER CENT LOAN.
During the course OF to-day on the sub
ject OF the excitement about the savings banks n
tain localities Secretary sherman askod his
opinion OF the HEsALps proposition for the establish
ment Of postal savings banks similar those in Great
Britain. He approved OF the Idea, but said
that Of course, II could not be carried out
without legislation. and Congress had heretofore OBJ
jocted TO everything OF tho KIND but he added, toe
best kind Of savings Institution for the people
would be the government four per cent bond which
ought to be purchaseable IN currency. For this,
however. additional legislation would also be needed
compelled by law TO sell the bonds lor not
less than par coin. Ho locked for better financial
legislation benefit the sale OF the bonds
the coming session Of Congress- He did not believe
in three sixtylve loan, but thought uniform in
terest Of four per cent al the government loans
for the present would be best
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the Shipka Pass. The heavy losses there incurred,
without corresponding success, seem 10 have made
the Sultan accessible to the advice Of those who rep
resented TO him the forcing OF the Shipka Pass as
great fault"
STILL HOLDING THE FORT.
A Russian bulletin says the Russian losses in
wounded in Shipka up to the 2sth inst, were q 79
LOSSES or THE CAMPAIGN.
correspondent at the Russian headquarters tel
egraphs under date OF Monday, as lollows:-''The
losses up to the present time less than 900
on both sides Gabrova is Iull of wounded. II is
rumored that Generals Rodetsky and Demtrosky
are wounded. Prince Mirsky seems still 10 be be-
tween sevi and Loftscha but communication is so
dnicuIt that the TACT is uncertain. Bebrora has
been burned by irreguars from Rasgrad"
ENGLAND TRYING TO RESTRAIN sERvIA.
Paris despatch says'it Is reported that the Brit
ish Consul General at Belgrade has seriously re-
monstrated with Prince Milan relative to the atti-
tude of Servia, declaring II the Servlans are de-
feated the principaty would he abandoned TO the
discretion OF the Turks.
FOLLOWING Up THE VICTORY AT KURrK DARA.
A despatch IRON Erzeroum, dated yesterday says
General Melikoff's army has commenced forward
movement
THE UNEASY POLES.
The Gallcian Diet at Lemberg has been closed by
the Governor without awaiting the discussion OF
the address. The course OF the majority IN the
Galcian Diet lately caused some anxiety as they
proposed sending address to the Emperor
Francis Joseph expressive OF the national aspira-
ton OF the Poles, and 1t was feared that such a
step might cause displeasure in Russia and Prus-
sia.
THE POWERS SPEAK MEEKLY AGAIN.
The Pesther Lloyd newspaper states positively
that the Powers have arrived at an understanding
that their neutrality shall remain unaltcred, not
wlthstandng the military alliance between Servia
and Russia.
GRECIAN AND CRErAN AFFAIRS.
Advices IRON Athens state that 1000 Italians
have offered their services to the Greek army. In
Crete the agitation continues. Five hundred Chris
tian families have asked permission TO leave the
island but the Governor has refused their request.
NICsICs MAY AGAIN REvIcrUAL.
despatch from the Turkish commandant ut
Nevisnje, dated August %, says:-"I'he main Mon
tenegrin army has withdrawn from before Nicslcs,
leaving only a corps OF observation"
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THE VISITING GOVERNORS.
HosPrTALITY-PATRIorIC AND FRATERNAL
SENTIMENTS.


NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND FRATERNAn
SENTIMENTS.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, August 80, 1877.
very fine banquet was tondered to the visiting
Governors by tho Citizons' Committee at the CONT
mental Hotel this evening Alter full justice had been
done TO the dinner speeches were rnado by
all the Governors They were appropriate and
graceful, but nothing Of special political sig
nidcancc said. Some light WAS thrown upon
the condition Of the wos as to the demand tor labo
by which 1t appeared that in all Of them there room
and work lor thousands OF emgrants from the
crowded cities OF the East
GOVERNOR HARTRANFr's SPEECH.
Governor Hartranft, In making the first speech
said This banquet Is given by the citizens OF Pha-
dolphin to the visiting Governors l am neither the
one nor the other, but wish l wero a citizen Of
Philadelphia that might express their desire
that every Governor OF the United States
could be with them tonight Philadelphia Is tho most
representative city OF the United States. She s the
hrst city 10 Industrial interests In this country and
tie second in the world. Tho exhibition should be To-
Gated here My deas were broadened by my tempted
trip TO the West, and Can see what great good
can be accomplished by the visit Of the Governors
OF the Wcst 10 the East believe but lto IN States
W. n.h 70 nnders,and sscb ",ber ana Tho
Of the different States and what can assist 10 this end
more than the coming together OF the Governors OF
the various StatesY
GOVERNOR PURTER GRATEFUL
Alter o short address from Mr. Thomas s. Harrison,
OF tho Citizeps' Comm!tee, Governor Porter o! Ten
ncssee, was called upon to respond. Governor Porter
said that he telt that he had received little
dial reception than bis brethrcn and be felt that
this was because he was Southern man and the
representative Of a Southern State. He appreciated
the delicacy Of this compliments. He could not ex
press the gratitude he felt for the hospalics he had
received When he VISITED the great shipyard oi Mr..
Roache, the launch or q noble steamship,
and learned that IL the hundreth seventy.
fifth ship that had been built that yard he could
but feel that Pennsylvania was u great industrial
State
CITY OF BRoTHERLY LOVE-
Governor Young, OF Ohio, in u brief speech said
that he had not been educated in the Greek and
had learned what Philadelphia meant an,ii,
however, by the hospitality with which he had been
received, he learned that Philadelphia was indeed the
city OF br0therly love. We are longer states; we
q nation, with common Interests.
Speeches were also made by Governors Newboid, OF
Iowa Garber OF Nebraska Secretary Of State Clark
OF Colorado, and Governor Anthony, Of Kansas
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER !
WASHINGTON, August 3l--i A. NJ.
Indications.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE THE CnIEP SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, August 3l--i A. NJ.
Indications
For the Middle States and New England, northeast
to southeast winds stationary higher
rising followed by falling barometer. partly cloudy
weather and possibly local rains In tho Interior
For the South Atlantic and Gulf Sta,os south and
east winds, stationary or failing barometer ana
warmer clear weather, except numerous local rains
near the coast.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, falling baron.
etcr, southery winds and warmer, partly cloudy
weather
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val.
leys, falling barometer, southwest winds, warmer,
partly cloudy weather and occasional rams, followed
by rising barometer and westerly winds.
For the lake region, southeast to southwest winds
stationary or higher temperature. partly cloudy
weather. and numerous rains, with falling barometer
The rivers will continue stationary or will fail.
The New York herald., 1877-08-31
SENATOR MORTON AND HIS SON.

RICHMOND, Ind, August 80, 1877.
1as report last night that John Morton, the OF
Senator Mortop was dying when the lust steamer left
Alaska. Is pronounced untrue by member OF the
Senator's family, who received a letter written by
John Morton himself upon the departure OF the vessel
He had been ILL., but was convaescing, although he
considered It iujudcious TO undertake long journey
until he was stronger.
senator Morton Is improving slowly.
The New York herald., 1877-08-31

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, August so, 1877.
The funeral Of Ben De Bar took place this afternoon
Tho services performed at Masonic Hall undel
direction OF the lodge OF which Mr. De Bar .
member, assisted by Or. McAulay Of tho Metho-
dist Church, and very impressive. Tia
large hall crowded by people oil
all classes among them many old and prominent citi-
zens assembled the last tribute OF respecs
TO one OF the best known men of ST Louis. The mem-
bers OF all the theatrical companies in the CITY were
also present
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HUNTING THE NEZ PERCES.

THE THIRD INFANTRY ORDERED TO MONTANA
GENERAL MERRITT TO LEAD A CAVALRY COL
UMN INTO THE WIND RIVER VALLEY.
WASHINGTON, August 80, 1877.
The following order was issued TINS morning.
GENERAL oRDERs-No 81
HEADQUARTERS OF THE Army,
ADJUTANT GESRRAL's OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. g.. August so, 1871
Tho Third regiment Of Infantry will be put route
for Montana via Ogden, Utah. with little DELAY as
practicable. The commanding general OF the military
DIVISION OF the Atlantic will make tho necessary ar
raugements Tor the movements OF tho regiment and It's
detachments and impedimenta lett at Southern posts
BY command of General SHERMAN.
f. D. TOWNSEND, Adjutant General ''-
The regiment ~ now on duty NJ Scranton. Pittsburg
And WRcsDarre, PA, where II has been since the
strike Previous " that time IL was located in Louis
lana ana Mississippi II is ordered Montana TO
reinforce garrs,ns Ut Fort Shaw, Fort Ellis and
the troops under General Gbbon IN that section, IN
accordance with the recommendation OF General Sher-
In his telegram from Helena, Montana, published
Yesterday.
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THE RIO GRANDE.

VIEWS OF THE SECRETARY OF wAR on THE
SETTLEMENT or THE BORDER TROUBLES
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
WASHINGTON, d. G., August 80, 1871
The Secretary OF War, having had his attention
called 10 the HERALD dispatches from San Antonio
says that tho question o! the settlement of
the border difficulties will take time. He
thinks the people o! Texas too impatient.
If we settle the trouble in quiet and effective
way, taking little more time to DO so, there is no
doubt that 1t will prove the better course The
process Of correcting violations of territory will
Re slow. So fur he had no reason 10 complain
The New York herald., 1877-08-31
COLLiERY SALE.

HALIfAx, y. s.. August 80, 1871
Tho international Coal Company's property at
Sydney was sold by the Sheriff to-Gay under iore-
closure Mr, Day, OF New York. opened the bidding
with $50, 600. After spirited contest tho property
was knocked down to Mayor Bcaudry, OF Montreal
for 500 900 There a mortgage the property Tor
over 81 600
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MURDER.

SRRIyGrIELD, Mass, August 80, 1877.
Charles johnson, twcnty-scvcn years Of age, was
shot dead by Ephraim Williams, aged seventeen, at
Soutbwick, today, in quarrel a turkey killed
by the latters dog Williams was arrested.
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ADDITIONAL.

DEs MONIES, Ia, August 80, 1877.
o. G. CovIn, OF Rose, Wayne county, N. Y, sus-
tanned internal injuries.
DR.. Guioerson, oil Philadelphia, suffers from a ner-
vous attack.
Inc name OF OF Barnum's men, gwen above rs
flames BGller," New York cny, ieet and hands In
iurcd, should bc James Baker.
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A CAVALRY COLUMN TO TAKE THE FIELD UNDER
GENERAL MERRITT.

OMAHA, Neb, August 80, 1874
Conceal Wesley Merritt has been ordered TO take
command Of . column Of cavalry about ten companies
to rendezvous at Camp Brown, Wind River Valley.
whence they will proceed northward the Nez Pcrces
trail. He will have with him the well known Fifth
cavalry--a regiment which has proved uniformly
cessiul In lighting Indians.
Five out OF seven companies Of the Ninth infantry
which have been stationed at Omaha Barracks. lett
yesterday 70 relieve cavalry companies stationed
various posts, III order that they may Join General
Herritt's command.
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record Will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty-our hours In com.
parison with the corresponding date OF last year, as
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy
HsRAIp Buldlng -
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CARPET-BAG CORRUPTION.


BER or Ex-oFFICIALs.
COLUMBIA, s. c., August 80, 1871
The Grand Jury to-day returned true bills for breach
OF trust against ex.Lieutcnant Governor Gcaves cx
President OF the Senate Montgomery, Ex-Governor
Moses, exClerk OF the House Jones aud ext reasurcr
Parker; also against Clerk OF tue Senate Wood
run TOR forgery 10 the amount Of $4,000;
against one H. =. Jacobs for forgery TO tho
amount oil over 600; against Scott, Parker aud
United Statos Senator pater.on for piracy In the
same forgery against Patterson for bribery OF mem
bers OF the Legislature In tue matter OF the Blue
Ridge Railroad and Other transactions, and against
Patterson, Parker and II. II. kimptoD, OF New York,
for conspiracy TO bribc the Legislature.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Solicitor General Samuel Philips, OF washnRtons
Senator William Il. Barnum OF Connecticut; ex-Con-
gresham L. .. Stanard and Robert Campbell Of St
Louis, and ex-Congrcssman John NJ. 5. Williams. "
Massachusetts, arc at the Filth Avenue Pay Inspector
A. II. Gilman, United States Navy, is Mt the As.or.
Samuel Bowlcs Of Springfield, Mass, and Professor
Whitney at the BrevoorL Rev. Canon Murphy, Of
Dublin, ut tho Union Square Judge T. ". Barley,
OF Washington; Jesse l.. Williams, of Fort Wayne,
Ind, and sheriff W. p Wallace. OF Cincinnati, are al
the ST. Nichoas. Asher r. Nichols of Buffalo Is ~
the Holman Lieutenant Charles II. Judd, United
States Navy, is at the Westminster
WHO SAYS THAT ANYTHING HURTS WORSE
nan .hs ,n or the goat % to or that "1yhs more
well eistsure%sn.s Of The eomPs xon are cured WITH
Hmrs HAia AND wnrsKKR DYE. black o brown. soc.
A.-BENNETT BUILDING.
LOCATED ON s,stlK FiEKkrSSoF sSH AND FULTON era
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on fhE ASR
APOLLINARls
NATURAL
MINERAL WATER
HIGHLY EfFERvEsCENT.
DR. LEWIS A. sAYRE."A delightful beverage"
Great relief for sea sickness"
DIR. WILLIAM A HAMMoND-"Far superior to vchy.
DIR ALFRED L. LooxIs-"Mos. grateful and refresh.
ingp
DIR. r. OGDEN MISUNDERSTANDING pure and
to q" tor daily use ,s from all s:
waters"
PROF wANKLyN. London. Engand-'Tmpresnated
only with its own aas'
DIR. E. r. PEAsLEE-"Us and very agreeable"
DIR. AUSTIN, FLINT. DR. r. n. oTls-"He,lthul and
well suited for dyspepsia and cases OF acnte disease"
DR. JAMES r. wooD-~Mldiy antaeia; AGREES we'll
with dyspcptics and where there is gouty dathcs"
DIR. roRDYcE BARKER-"By far the most agreeable.
alone liked with useful In catarrh o stomach
bladder and IL gout."
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Average temperature yesterday 71a
Average temperature Tor corresponding date last
year Observation-Disclosures. s5,.
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WHO SAYS THAT ANYTHING HURTS WORS1
than the rbenm stism the gont that anything
harassing thaa affection of the skin These troub!e
well dsgurements OF the compile Son cured With
GLESNs SULPHUR Sold by all druggists.
MMLs HAZE AND WnIskkR DYE black o brown. SOC.
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mine raj lie lles throughout the United states aud
Wholesale Of
FREDERICK DE barry Co.
Al aud ~ Warren ST., New York.
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n~irsctorio de La Iglesia CatoTica,

limo. Taco Amat, Obispo; limo.
Francisco Mora, Obispo Coadjutor y Vica-
"a General; Rev. Pedro V~erdaguer, Cura
PtTOcO.