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ter could be found anywhere, but
last evening II WIS very rough one. There
very iumpy. indeed, things looked so discouraging
all the afternoon that oslponement seemed newt
able But The pluck OF the 0neidns aud the anxiety OF
thcir guests prevented one Sil one may be pardoned
for saying that IL would have been much more Judi
cions 10 have deferred the struggle OF coors
until wind and weather were more auspicious.
There being no signs OF abatement IN the wind, and
the rain continuing 70 pour lncessanIly, the crews
were asked whether they would row not they
cided IN the affirmative. anu at hslfpast four r. n.
tie Oneida launched tner boat which half filed
with water almost Immediately. and rowed across TO
ihe starting point opposite Bristol and arrived thero
long before any OF the others Mr. S. G.
the propeller NJ q. Wheeler, was nj this point, where
he had to wait until twenty minutes past i've before
the boats could be got INTO line Tor some reason
otaer vi course great many faults might be pointed
out IN the conduct OF some oil the crews but these had
10 be excused account OF the rougnness Of the
and The darkness. After great deal OF bother tho
word 'gon was uttered by the referee without any
preliminary warning despite Of which neglect the
crews got away together
TuR RACE.
II rs but just to say that Tho race was very aim
teresting. IRON tho mere fact that after the boats
changed the positions occupied by them At the start
none but the three leaders could be with
auy degree OF accuracy. and only known
the referee aud tImekeeper VINO perched upon
the bow OF the propeller with the writer At The out
set the One das, who were next TO tho Undncs the
outside OF the line, gained very decided lead
all competitors and they might have retained 1t TO
the close y they had not sheered clean the
course 10 the other side, Tor what purpose best
known 10 themselves. This act lost thom tho race
for the undines and Quaker City crew never varied
from the direct course to any extent
but pulled straight tor the homo stakes
with commendable Judgment Tho other threo
were all together In their wake, overhung by
pail OF rapidly deepening darkness. Tho relerec's
steamer had To close up the leaders afford this
officer some chance OF seeing the nnsh, which no
barely succeeded IN doing, just TN Ais after
the start The Quaker City Was first, the Un-
dine second and the Oneida third, the winner being
about boats length III advance OF the second boat.
IL was so dark AT this moment that the Judge the
home stakeboat could not dstinguish the crews Tho
referee could and he decided the race gwen above
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THE HERALD's WEATHER REPORTS.
lFrom the Courier des E.als Unis.l

From the Courier des Etats Unis.I
Tue cyclone, which burst seven days ago on the
coast OF Great Britain, and which for twenty-fous
hours caused a suspension Of all telegraphic com-
nun .cston, had been previously prophesed IN The
weather reports which the HERALD daily gives is
readers. The English newspapers prompted ~
Jealousy, have attempted 10 beltIe the HERALDs en-.
erprse this matter, which will only have the eject
OF increasing It's popularity and reputation
and gaining II the appreciation OF all In
dependent minded people. As the HERALD
truly says .Aii successes alter struggles
less severe against moral or physical opposi-
tloa, which not. however, alwaye dssipaed by ac-
complished facts" This is an admitted truth, and IL
is subslantiated by letter written TO the London
TtHgs, which alleges shat cable messages from the
United states orewarning OF the probable impact OF
cyclone The Brush shores altogether iIusive
and worthy Of serious attention. tor the cyclone
occurred. and the HERALD was proved TO have
propnesied correctly. Tnis Intentional sceptclsm
Is altogether unjustInablc. Leverrcr, of the most
sceuiinc men OF our century, and whose death tho
world OF science Is now rcgrctng studied with great
pains the weather representations undertaken by
contemporary. He appreciated The importance OF the
task undertaken and welcomed u with enthusiasm.
He Ills side, took personal weather observa-
tions and generalized the result OF the
vted The scientific world to JOIN with him
the task lu Tho face OF such authority, IN the
hnd systematic opposition based on no reasonable
doubt Lot the HERALD carry out its work. We agree
with that all successes are won alter str ugglcs with
moral or pny scal opposition which Is not however,
always dssi paed by accomplished facts the irrefut-
able logic OF which have been proved by the light OF day.
What happened Oh tho 18th OF October proved that
It's calculations correct and based solid struc
turc The application OF TINS system VIII confer an
immense benefit commerce ana navigation; IL Will
prevent many maritime disaster ana WI save many
precious nves Ii there those who still condemn IL
II Will only be from spirit OF rivalry too low
10 be taken INTO confederation by those who
oatng or tho Advancement oi science and tne good Of
humanity.
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OBIrUA AIRY.
JOHN WINTHROP cHANLER.

JOHN WINTHROP CHANLER
John Winthrop Chanler died suddenly at his resi-.
dence, near Rhinebeck NJ Y, on Friday evening" the
10Th inst. He was born IN the city OF New York on
the llth OF September, 1885, tho only o. the Row.
John White Chaner, d. D., minister OF the Protes.
tant Episcopal Church. He graduated from Columbia
College and travelled extensively In Europe, where
he cultivated his taste Tor the hne On
TO New York he practlsed Law for u time In 1851 he
married Miss Ward, granddaughter OF William Is.
Astor He tnen became engaged Ia poitics IN con-
nection with Tummapy Hall In 1857 hc was elected
10 the Assembly from the Tenth district aud
served two terms. In 1860 he the Tam
many candidate for Congress from the Sixth
Congressional district but was defeated through d.
vision OF the democratic vote by Mozart Hall. In
1862 however, he was chosen 10 Congress from the
district, and reelected on tho expiration Of
his term He defeated Tor Il third nomination
account Of his hostility to Tweed, who also defeated
him in the year IN the contest tor Supervisor.
Alter Tweed's overthrow Mr. Chanler took impor-
part In the reorgan zaion oi Iummany Hail. De-
coming a sachem OF the society and tue chairman OF
It's General Committee. In 1873 Temporary III health
compelled him TO reliuqush these POSITIONS, and since
the death OF his wie, IN December OF that year, he
has not taken an active part IN politics.
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HORSE NOTES.

At Beams stables, Fifty third street and Broadway,
Mr. Conklin tho owner OF Rarus, is stabiing full
brother and . half Of that famous horse. The
latter Is by Abraham Lincoln OF the dam OF Rarus.
The tu brother to Rarus is horse years old,
16h hands high. with an enormous quantity
OF bone aud muscle, and is credited with being
able to trot very fast The half sister is chest
nut, six years old sixteen hands, well proportoned,
and can trot In three minutes. II was intended that
both OF these horses should accompany Rarus Cali
forna, where he goes he fuhls some
gagemens in indianapolis and ST. Louis, but the
gramme has recently been changed, and they will
both go to Mr. Conklin's farm at Grecnport, L. L.
the winter The sire OF Rarus died some years ago.
John Langan is driving very fast bay team, Jim
and Robin. They very steady ana can trot mile
to the pole In about 2:40
james Melville, the well known bareback ridor Is
training very beautiful black geding ut Cooks place.
Newtown, L. l., for young lady who intcnds making
her debut in "horse pieces'' during tho coming
season.
Dr. Cattanach, v. s.. and Professor Going, " s.. re-
port large number OF OF oseo sarconia, or
"big head In their practice. This disease has soms
times bcen attributed to external violence but probably
comes from scrofuious tendencies. Treatment alter
the carly stages is of very little use.
But OF the Russian trotters sold at auction
last week. The black STALLION Lcbed was sold by mis-
take. II prices commensurate with thoir value are
not obtained at private sale they will be kept In this
country for breeding purposes by Lieutenant lsmao.
Brewster Co. CT Broome street, have just finished
for Newport gentleman a regulation four-in- hand
road coach, modelled respects after the Pei
ham coach. This vehicle has number OF improve
ments which and valuable and Is finely hn-
ished The outside seats are covered with drab Bed
ford cordr and the inside of the coach with silver drab
cloth Tho body Ia nanted a rich blue md thu nj
part vermon, with block stripos. Since coaching
become popular In this country Brewster & Co. have
built twelve park drags road coaches which CON-
pare very lavorabIy with those manufactured Lon.
don and Paris.
| The New York College of Veterinary Surgeons No.
2o5 Lexington avenue hold dispensary FREQ clinic
every Wednesday and Saturday, at two O'Clock p. N.
All sick disabled animals treated absolutely free
| OF charge at these hours
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ATHLETIC GAMES POSTPONED.

Tho third nnual fall gamos Of tho Scottish-Amer-
ican Athletic Club announced To tako place at Mott
Haven yesterday, were postponed until Wednesday,
Gath inst, account oil the rain Notwithstanding
the storm there large gathering OF athletes at
the Grand Central Depot at noon, all OF whom were
greatly disappointed and very much out of patience
with the clerk Of the weather Mr. II. II. Lee of tho
University OF Pennsylvania, who Is entered Tor the
hundred yard dash, was hand, but returned to PM
ladeIphia ~ the afternoon He hopes To be able to
appear on Wednesday, and again measure speed with
MIR. y. Z. Saporlas OF New YORK, ana Mr. T. g. Mclvor
OF Montreal should nothing prevent these sprnters
bong at Scratch there Is great In for
ali VINO athletic sports 1t is also settled that Mr.
Edward Merritt, Of the New YORK Athletic Ciup. aad
sir. Richard Morgan, Of the Harlem Athletic Cub will
come together III the mile dash tho result will be
to lower the records Tor that distance.
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CONGRESS AND THE RIFLE.

The Board OF Directors OF the National Rife Asso.
citation are actively circulating ior signature pot
ton to Congress. having for ITS object that OF pro-
curing enactment OF law which would authorize
the Secretary o War to offer prizes TO the uniformed
militia OF the different states and TO the regular
army aud navy Tor excellence Ia shooting, 10
ISSUE AMMUNITION 10 them or practice, and 10 aid
the oi ranges and the general promotion
OF flo practice in such portions OF the country as
posscss "A uniformed and properly organized militia,
or where deLach nents OF regular troops are located
This would effect great and much needed reform ana
would be strictly within the powers oi Congress
Colonel George W. WDgatcy General Inspector OF
worker in this laudablc scheme, winch Will soon bo
presented TO Congress by tho Hon. Benjamin A.
The New York herald., 1877-10-21
CHARLES A. NICHOLS.

Charles A. Nichols. OF Providence, died suddenly
yesterday morning Deceased was born In Haverhili,
Mass, January A, 1926, WAS educated at Yale College
and prepared for the profession of tho law. He
admitted to practice IN New York. where he became
member Of the nrm OF Miller, Peet & Nichols, and
while here attained an honorable position. In 1864
be married daughter OF Ex-Governor james Y.
Smith, OF Rhode Island, and two years later he en-
gagged the manufacturing business OF his
father-inaw. AT the time OF his death he was mem
OF the nrin OF j. Y Smith, NicDols Rogers. He
has represented Providence the Legislature ana iof
several years member OF the Common Council.
lie ut the time OF hs death actively engaged In the
direction OF several banks aud insurance companies.
He leaves WIDOW and several chlldren.
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NASHVILLE RACES.
LAST DAY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
KING WILLIAM AND OILY CANNON THE VIM

KING WILLIAM AND OILY CANNON THE VIM
NERs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 20, 1877.
THIS was the last day OF the Blood orse Assoca.
tions annual meeting The attendance was large,
though the weather cloudy. Tho track was in
fine condition. There wore thrce races on tho card,
the first being the Young America Stakes, No. 2, for
two.y ear -olds, dash of one mile. or twenty -fve
nominations came to the post. A. Keene Richards
bay colt Momentum. by War Dance, dam Fioeting
Moments, the race. LeveIer, the favoritc three
TO one over the field, finished third. The second
event tho Sewanee Stakes for three-y yearolds,
two-mle heats. or twepty-eigtt nominations only
three faced the f. W. Horn CO. IS chestnut
colt King william, by Foster, the favorte, proved an
easy winner in two straight heats The third aud
closing race was consolation purse OF $780, dash OF
one mile and quarter; Jennings 4 Hunts chestnut
colt OILY Cannon, years, by haywood, won without
difficulty.
NASHVILLE TENN, OCT 20, 1S77-SIxrn AND LAST
DAY THE BLOOD HORSE AssocIArios's ANNUAL
MEETlNG-Young America Stakes, No. = for two-year-
ods, $25 each, ay or pay, the association adding
$3C6; second horse to receive S60 closed with twenty
i've subscribers; value Of stakes 1925. Dash OF ono
mile.
A. Kcene Richards b. c. Momentum, by War
Dance, dam Fleetng Moments 90 lbs l
A. Bufords ch. c McHenry, by Enquirer, dam
owen Cadwaiaders b. Q. Leveler, by Lever, dam
J. W. Hunt Rcynods CHI Blue Eyes, by Enquirer,
dam Buchu, 80 lbs.... ......................
Rice Il Bethune's b. C. Duncan f. Kenner, by Gil
roy, dam by Mahomet ~ lbs. bs....................
Owners Jim Beil....:.
Time, /: Az.
SAME DAY.-The Sowanee Stakes, Tor thrce-year-
ods poas Of 1874, s25 each. play or pay the associ
ton adding $780, second horse to $780, closed
August lb 1875 with twenty eight subscribers value
oi stakes, 81, 400. Two-mie heats.
T. w. Horn l. Co.'s ch. G. KING William, by
Foster, dam by Albion. 30 5lbs................. lbs
A. Keene Richards ch. c. Typhoon, by War Dance
dam tho dam Of Spoon Drift by G. Wagner, 95
Lyle Il Cadwaliader's b. l. Little Sis, by Frog
town, dam by imp. Yorkshire, 92 lDs ......... dis
Time. 3391l-3:40A.
SAME DAY-Consolation purse Of $3.50; horses
beaten allowed lbs twice, IL lbs throe times
ii los. Dash OF one mile and quarter.
Jennings Il Hunts ch. C OILY Cannon, years, by
haywood, dam Cornfower. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. !
Eimore Il Co.'S blk h. Startc, years, by West
Roxbury, dam Nora Worth ...................... 2
ton dam Nettie Wiley ....... 3
Time, 217x.
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Tuesday. the 1rst day OF the meeting OF the Mary
land Jockey Club closed at noou to-day with Ten
Brock. Tom Ochiltree and Parole. Parole arrived
this morning in perfect condition. Ten Brock
aud Tom 0chiltreo have been the
track Tor several days taking their mornings
exercise the presence OF large number Of visitors.
All three Of these horses certain to start II no ac
cdent bappens Tho stables filled with the finest
horses OF the country who 10 decide, IN the nal
events OF the year, the question OF supremacy Tho
track IN 1ner condition and the attendance
promises 70 be tho largest ever witnessed on an
American COURSE
The New York herald., 1877-10-21

NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUE.

The closing handicap games OF the season will bo
hold on Tuesday, November 8 tclecton day),
mencing at one O'Clock Z. NJ. Entries will close on
Tuesday 30th inst. and tho be 100 yards run
440 yards run, halt mile run, two milo walk, one-afh
mile ten hurdles two feet six inches, stecplo-
chase from the clue grounds over the hill and hnsh
in front of the grand stand Two prizes wiiI be gwen
IN each race Persons entering will receive
petitors ticket which admits them to the privilege OF
exercising tho track. ires Of charge from the 2y.h
..ibsk 10 The day OF bha aamcA
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THE PROPOSED NEW TERRITORY

From tho Omaha (Scb) Republican. Oct III
Black Hills Delegate Walker states that the boanda
rios OF the proposed Territory will extend from tho
Missouri to n point scvcnty.nyo miles west and IRON
the Nebraska line TO the Ycllowstonc, giving
OF 10000 square miles, He will make effort 10
euro "a strp embracing ope-tentn OF Wyoming. ms,
with small portion OF Montana and slice OF Dakota,
VIII make the Territory.
The New York herald., 1877-10-21
MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB.
THE FALL RACING MEETING AT BALTIMORE

THE FALL RACING MEETING AT BALTIMORE
PROSPECTS OF SUCCESSFUL REUNION.
On Tuesday next, 23d inst, the iai racing meeting
at Baltimore will commence and continue Wodnes-
day, Thursday and Friday. During this time many
important events Will be decided and tho outlook
Is that the reunion Will be the greatest aud most
exciting ever held at Pimico As fitting Introduc-
ton 10 the rich things laid out Tor tho crowds
that Will assemble on the from day TO day, tho
extra race Of two miles and . half on Tues
day IS full OF interest and promise. This contest
will bring together Zen Brock, Tom ocniltree ana
Paroie-the mighty representatives OF Kentucky and
tue East For weeks this event has topic OF
conversation aud discussion among turimen; and, as
cpch OF the 'cracksp has many Iriends IL is likely
that the pool boxes at the course Will contain mm
sums or money pending the result. The past records
OF the horses namod are as familiar TO the lovers OF
racing throughout tue length and breadth OF the
try rs household words and their repetition
is not demanded here. Three grauder ami.
mails never faced a starter on this side OF
the Atlantic, and stubborn race may be
confidently expected Then, also, on tuesday Is the
great Dixie Stakes for three year oius two miles, with
slxty-four nominations, IRON which lot there may be
looked upon as almost certain to come 10 the post
susquehanna Mincola, ST. James, Princeton, KING
Faro 0rioe, BonDast and Buzll THIS wall bo a neld
and race worth JourDeying hundreds Of miles 10 viii
Ihe same day the Central stakes for two Year.
olGs, one mlle Will also decided, and II rumor
comes anywhere near the truth better tussle be-
tween youngsters VIII have been nude this year. Then
there two-miic heats, besides an openinr
scramble OF lhrcc-quarters OF miie-rcnness
enough Tor day. on Wednesday four good
purses will be decided, while on Thursday the same
number are programmed, including tho great Bowie
Stakes iourmile heats. THIS time -honored race will
draw together many thousands, AS Ten Broeck. Tom
Ochiltroe Add and Others oi great speed aud bot
ma appear. The rich Breckenridge Stakes two mics
with purses over the Hat, ana grand steeplo-
chase will wInu up the meeting on Friday. Baltimore
may well bo proud OF the Maryland Jockey Clubs pro-
grammo Tor It's fall meeting.
TEN BRoEcx-ToM COMMUNICATIONS.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Oct 20, 1877.
Tho entries for the great extra OF 81, ,0o0 with
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MARY A. BUTLER'S CASE.

Mary a. Butter, who attempted I, snmit suicide
in Greene street Friday, IS not IN. hler Of tho
party who keeps tho fancy store al 527 Canal
street Her iathcr simply has apartmeLss over ths
Store
The New York herald., 1877-10-21
CHAMPIONSHIP BILLIARD MATCH.

A match has been made between Cyrlc Dion and
william Sexton, the wcl-known billiard exports, Tor
the Delaney championship medal aud 5000 side
The game Will be pnyod ia this city about l3h
ilih OF November, according 10 tho rules governing
tnaIe I'M
The New York herald., 1877-10-21
CHESTER PARK RACES.

CINCINNATI, Ohio Oct 90, 1871
At the Chester Park races today the track was
heavy from recent rains. Tho attendance large.
The unfinished pacing race by sweotser,
with Sleepy George second aud Bay Charley third.
no trltp puvtn tnn ta a ttfru aru.
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TIE vENTURoLI FUND.

"Angio-Amcrcsn" has sent 10 tho HERALD 60 for
the benefit Of Mile. yeDturo, whose has excited
!. 30 much ~ mpAlhy.
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ONEIDA BOAT CLUB.

THEIR THIRD ANNUAL FALL REGATTA RowED
IN sToRM-THE QUAKER CITY CREW THE
WINNER.
In binding storm Of rain and with their boats half
lull OF water six Of the crews entered rowed tho
third annual fall regatta Of the Oneida Boat Club
at Burlington, N. j., yesterday. Tho struggle began
alter five O'Clock, and terminated In darkness,
much TO tho dissatisfaction OF the many ladies' and
gentlemen who had come from Philadelphia and Tren-
ton TO see IT. They were buddled together little
steamers badly sheltered from the drcnching rain,
and unable TO discern their iavorltc crows al
the first quarter Of mile was rowed. Tho affair
won ny tho Quaker City Clubs crew. OF Philadc-
pha, after short, sharp and, In degree, peril
Gus struggle.
Eight crows had been entered Tor tho race; two OF
them did not row. These were the West Pennsylva-
mans AMI tho Princetoo College crows The latter, 1t
was said, would have come, but that they Tor
bdden py Dr. McCosb, 10 whom Rev. Mr. Smith, prin-
cipa OF ST. Mary's Hail Seminary, Burlington,
planned OF the sercnade gwen his young ladies by
OF the Princeton students when they down 10
their own crews row al Burlington u week ago.
TffE ENTRIES
a.
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MRS n. nos, M'KFAS.

Mrs. d. Rosa can. rcct oil tho late Commodore
William W. Mexican, died at her residence. west VI
Binghamton, on Friday evening.
The New York herald., 1877-10-21
SIR HENRY HALronp's DEPARTURE.

Sir Henry Hallord, Bart, captain OF tho British
rifle team, sailed yesterday for England the Inman
steamer City OF Berlin. Tho distinguished rifle
man returned but a few days ago from the west
where no had been tour OF pleasure. Ec pnr-
posed crossing the continent and travelling through
the most interesting portions OF tho Pacific states but
unexpectedly prevented by personal matters
from carrying out his intention. Mcssrs Milncr,
Rigby and Grecnhill, however, who accompanied SIR
Henry rs lar as Chicago are now Ia san Fran
cisco. Sir Henry was accompanied to tho
steamer by delegation from the Board oil
Directors OF the National le Association, consisting
OF the President, Mr. n. r. Stanton; Major General
Alexander Shalcr, MAJOR General John H. WOODWARD,
Brigadier General DANIEL ID. Wye, Messrs Il. y. Buck
George Scnermerhorn Jr, with several other gem
tlemcn we'll known to lame as ritcmen. AT parting
the honorable bar0nct said that he was dciIghied
with his trip 10 America, and Was particularly
pleased with the friendly treatment which hc had
Coived from tho American riiemen. He trusted that
arrangements would soon be perfected Tor match To
take place IN England upon similar conditions To those
which governed tho late International match. and
hoped to be able to return OF the hospitality
lately rendered
The New York herald., 1877-10-21

TEN BRoEcx--ToM ocHILTREE-pARoLR.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Oct 20, 1877.
Tho entries for the great OF 81, 0o0 with
$500 entrance two and one half miles, to be rua ON