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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
SUMMER LEISURE.
NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 2O.-The weather is
all that can be desired.
On Sunday, the Rev. DIR. Bellows Of NewYOrk, ofici-
ated at the Unitarian Church
An entertainment was given last evening by Mrs.
James p Kernochan, Of New-York at her villa on
Marineave.
On Saturday an entertainment was given at the resi-
dence of the Hon. N b. Lawrence, at ochre Point, in
honor Of his oldest granddaughter, the daughter OF
Baron ard Baroness De Klenck, Of Bavaria.
Mr.. Carroll Livingston and Mr. T. G. Van Buren, both
ONewYork and members OF the Narragansett Gun Club
have matched for pigeon shoot for $1,000 SIDE
to take place at Park time during the race
meeting
The polo games here this evening were Interrupted by
collision between the horses Of Mr.. Davis, Of Prov
dence and August Belmont, jr both riders being
thrown Davis fell under his pony and for some time
was unable TO move He was removed from the ground
considerably hurt. The play was not resumed.
Among the latest hotel arrivals the following:
Ocean House II. W. Blodgett ]. B. Mayo and WIFE
Mrs BrainaTd Mrs Collier, Chicago; George f. Appleoy
W. H. Painter Washington; j; Hasbronck and wife, b.
II. HasbrOuck South Orange, n. j; H. Hedge, Law
renee Dr. n JACQUES. Worcester Francis White Charles
n Gait and family, Miss Kate steek Hiss May Hanay Ba
tmOre; Thomas {. Ingersoll, New-Hayeni Alex NJ Fox
IT, Francis DeKay Jaryer and wife, PHILADELPHIA John
Mclean. Dr. H. r. Wright, Ottawa Henry y. ChsunceB'
Bristol, England; =. A. Hammond Providence; f. X
Seward Albany; William Henderson, Philadelphia; Ed
ward Presy aud family, Charles Phelps and wife, j. II.
Rutherford. Carroll Livingston John g. Heckseher, j.
A. Roosevelt and family Adrian Iscln A. s. Thomas, j.
I. Woodward, W. 5. Gilman, Jri Miss Bertha Gilman,
James Redpath. NewYork; George X. GTniths. Clnen-
natl; Daniel Cook, NJ. r. Cook, g.. Cook, san Fran
cisco Perry Smith and wife, Hartford II. ]. ID. Wsner
and wife, Dunkrk; W. Tiffany, baltimore; John NJ.
Grouse aud wife, Utica John ii. Parnel, West Point,
Ca; j. H. Cheever, Massachusetts; g. C. Pierce, Bing
hamtOn, y. Y.
Hotel AquidnecK-D. d. johnson, U. 8 A. West Point;
j. Cook r., Samuel AtbertOn and WIFE, Boston; DR. H.
Ilndsley, the Misses Lindsey Washington George Shaw
and WIFE NewBedfOrd Q. +. Alis and family Erie PENN
j. W. Moore. Philadelphia; d. NJ Greene and wife, Mrs
C. +. 8. Holiey, Troy; G. Rowe Miss Rowe, hew-YOrk
Dr. George Lunney, Washington; Mics Wagner, Newark;
John g. Hutcnngs, Louisville; s. Ferguson Beach, the
Misses Beach, Alexandria Va; T. b. Moody and daugh
ter Mrs. S. G. Moody, Louisville; N S. Winsor, New
York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

FROM LoNDoN-Bu Steamship Italg-Miss Rose EytinTs
Cyril Searle Mrs. CayerleY, Mr. aud MIS- Braan
MIR and Mrs. Small Mr.. Mcdonald, Mr. Croker. Mr. IIod
ding Miss T.. Lee Miss ~ Lee, Mr. stockbrdge, Mr. Nc
Mauros A. Sucnce, Miss WImley, Mrs Richardson, o n
Caldwell the liey. r. Rixor, Bangor ~ WisemaI G.
Pitt tie Rev d. Lewis the Rev. A. Jackson. Major Norton
r. NJ Avery Mr. Hook Mr.. Haber, ID. J. Douglass the Rev
Mr. Smith, the Rev. Tb0s Beeber, MI WoFthingou, Mr.
ThOmpsOn ~ Baker ]. F. Downs, Mr. Halldy Miss Carter
Miss Bales Miss sinclair, Miss Bottle Miss Pollock Ms
Freegrat ana infant MF Mcintosh Mr. Johnson Mr. and
Mrs Magniz children Mr. and Mrs. Dubois Mrs.
Thompson BOrdlenOway Mr.. Ralsior, Mr. Burgh Mia
McNainee Mrs r. r. Stuart Miss j. Richmond Mr.. Mut
bury Mr. Orain Mr. and Mrs DarbomieT Miss Darh0mer
Master DarbOrmer, Miss Wood, Mrs Head and child. sl
FROM SAVANNAH-By StednlshiD City ol MdeoH.-G. ".
saxon L. Cohen, Mrs. Reedy, Miss V. f. King Miss Dora
LAWYER y. {. Kelly S. Nussbaum, the Rev. j. McCabe NJ
Asher j. " Hanson H. NJ Corner Miss A. Roberts mrs q.
L. Corner J. W. Knott G. +. CrOssley q. NJ Hoist Mr. and
Mrs L. Appleton. daughter and servant Miss Arnold Ma
haven aud servant c. o. Haines A g. BigelOw T. j. Ken.
ney and daughter Mrs. A. Turner, C. Gassman, T. o AZ
en- j. Crosby, j. r. SANDY, II. A. Young H. c. Duke b
Davis j. w Bond Mr. Ross. Il. NJ Pel0t aud child B. Boz
tOck Mrs Buchanan. A. w Turner X. r. Durham, w.
bowling s. BOwden A. 4. Taylor J. Frass, A. Z. BTowp p
Long Mrs and Miss Krultz j. A. Logan, T. d. Murphy MIA
Conley Z. w. Turner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
CHARGED WITH ARSON,
W. T. VAN zANDr ARRESTED OF AN ACCUSATION
MADE BY AN EMPLoYE WHO HAD coNFEssEr

w. T. VAN ZANDr ARRESTED on AN ACCUSATION
MADE BY AN EMPLoYE WHO HAD CONFESSED
TO Theft.
William T.. Van Zandt president OF the
Asbestos FireproOfng Company, who was arrested i'll
this city on Monday on the charge Of arson, the com
plant being made by one Howard employed by him. III
dignantly denied yesterday the charge, and ascrbed II
90 wfl and malicious persecution Mr.. Van Zandt Is
rcnuted 10 be very wealthy man. owning real estate
and other property 90 the amount OF SlOOOOOO. HIS
oGIce is at No. 3l9 Broadway, Room Il.
m was reported at the Police Central Office on August
~ that n robbery had been committed at Mr. Van
zandt office and the case was turned 10 Detective
OWcn Haley for investigation. His visit 10 Mr. Van
Zqndts Office resulted IN the arrest OF Howard VINO had
Eevs 10 the office. AZ first lie st0uy dcied the chafge
bni subsequently 10 said that Mr. Van Zandt told
The nrisOner that II he would return the money he
vould be dealt with enlcntly. Afterward u ~ stated
Howard offered the 0hceI valuable shawl u nc Nouu
release him. Mr.. Van Zandt declined TO make any
charge at court against Howard, who was then dis
HALEY. however. followed Howard and obtained from
him t ia asserted statement that Mr. Van Landt nad
burned one OF his houses Staten Island and that
N was ths knowledge that prevented MI. Van Landt
from prosecuting hun. Howard was taken % staten
Island, where he made statement before t ne
District Attorney that he employed last May ny
Mr. Van Zandt work in OF the latteTs houses on
Bard-aye Castleton. Mr.. Van Lnndt ana MS stter-Ih
IA one day carried lot Of books 10 the garrett and
saturated them with Kerosene oil. They then procured
candes which they placed the books, In such
uostiOn that when they burned down 20 certain level
tbey would set Ere the books They then lighted the
candles and left the house aud the same night inc Dna
ing was burned down. Haley next asoertalned that Mr.
Van Zandt had insured his house and furniture lof
81 600. Mr.. Van Zandt was indicted by the Gfand
Jury for aud arrested He was taken 70 staten
TO appear on August 81 Bartlett Brown, OF Castle
ton became his bOndsulAn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
FouR RACES AT sARATOGA.

SPIRITED CoNJEsTs-VOLTURNo sHYLoCK, DONNIE
WOOD AND MAMIE II. THE wfNNERs-THE
POOLS FOR To-DAY's RACES.
SARATOGA, Aug. 21.-To-day the weather
was fine and the track in fair order The pools in
GOOD demand Tie racing was excellent The first race
was a spin OF Ave furongs for purse Of $780, Gu
trance free; for twoyear ods 10 carry los pounds,
with usual allowance to FLIES and gedines OF
any sweepstakes at Saratoga 10 carry pounds
ira; mdideus allowed seven pounds. There we're five
starters p. Lorillards Cedric, who the card,
having shown lameness, was withdrawn by permission
Of the judges In the pools p Lorillard's BOardman
carrying full weight, was the fayorite at $780, the
others sold as follows: Powers Buekles's YOturnO
(full weight $50 Brewsters Elastic hly COS pounds,
s45 Astor's Bonnie Leaf 95 pounds $40; Farley (9s
poundsl. $50
Starting half way down the track. Boardman on
fret Bonnie Leaf second Farley third, YOturno last
volturno down the chute" to catch the leaders,
aud could hardly make the short turn into tue main
track but he gained on the leaders as he came 10 the
home-sretch and passing them one after another won
BY half head in 1:04% Boardman second.
The second was for purse Of $780, (which 500
20 second horse free handicap; mile and five fur
longs. In the pools Princeton Ola pOunds) brought
500; shyioek ola pOunds), $780, Maumee go pounds),
gs5; Hattie +. 200 pOunds), $50; KenueY 400 pounds,
E45.
starting eyen Princeton had slight lead around the
turn, but the slow, and Hughes, on Kenney,
slipped away, opening gap OF eight OF ten lenghs ana
kept II 10 near half-me, when sbyock went for
ward and oOsred him. In the stretch some racing
had but sbylock by length, Kenney second Prince
Ton third several lengths behind. Time, 267. French
pools paid SIT 80.
The third event was q free handicap for purse Of
$780, OF which $50 the second horse entrance free
fhreeQuartere Of mlle Eight started. Kate Ciaxton
g years, 10l pounds. Bonnie Wood % years, 1Os
pounds) vagran Is years, 100 Pounds, aiternated
iavorites late pool stood Kate Caxton, $3.50;
Bonnie Wood. 5000 warrant, 5000 Majestic "a years,
400 pounds) $40 Ike BOnham % years, 90 pounds,
g75 the field SIS Fusilade @ years, SO pOunds $40;
Bennett Is years 90 pounds, $40 Brother to Grin
otead q years, 90 poundsl, $40.
Ike Bonham started IN the lead but Bonnie Wood soon
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headed him. and kept it TO the end, winning In lle4
Fusilade second, Vagrant third. French pools p~u
$40 so. - a..
The fourth race purse Of $780, entrance free
the winner sold at auction for $1,000; III enlered
10 be sold at 81 600 allowed pounds; for 500, a.
lowed 10 pounds for $500, IL pounds; for $500, -
pounds; one mile and an eighth. FIVE started. toois
lust before the start stood: Grahams W. l. HlgRlhh
years. "a ponds and Huckeberry aged, 100 pounds,
800 Miss Mailoy 3 years. SO pounds $40; Mamie H.,
years, SO pounds $235; Vermont years "a pounds,
$780, Huckeberry got the best OF tue start but only
held Il short time Miss Maloy and Higgins Dot pass
ing him and leading around the back stretch coming
the head OF the stretch all went up ana Nahe r.
passed to the front az the stand, winning III Z;Vi2.
French pools paid $32 so. ,
were sold 20 fOlOws:r -
First Race-Purse $500 weight pounds below t INC
scale with penalties 20 winners; one mile. BranDle,
$500; Belle Helene, sos; Bertha, 500 LOiterer, 50.
Second Race-Handicap one mile and i've iuriOngs'
Inspiration, 500; Princeton, $780, Rhadamanthua'
$70 Ciemnie g., $685. Pilot S25. - -
Selling Race-One mile and a quarter Dan N, SlOO;
Lady salyers $50 Mamie f., $25 Patriot $40 Gov
erner Hampton, SIS Kinney X, $40.
Hurdle Raee-One mile and quarter. Disturbance,
$3.50; Dailgosiar, $50; Keso $50; Derby, S4O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
REORGANIZING Two RAILWAYS.

The Board of Directors Of the Indianapolis,
bloomington and Western Railway Company completed
the plan Of reorganization yesterday II provides that
all the old bonds and stock shall be sure ndered and
that there shall be issued In exchange new first mort
gage Of So 800 900, new second mortgage Of $1,000
900 new third mortgage OF s. 100000 and new stock,
81 100000 It Is also provided that 100000
Of the new first mortgage bonds shall be
reserved by the company 20 be used IN
payment OF preferred claims Under the PLAN the
holder OF each 81 900 bond OF the DaDyille, Urbana
Boomin gtOn and Pekn Railroad will draw OF the
securities 81 $50 mortgage bonds aud S42s la stock
Each indianapolis, bloomington and Western bond VIII
draw 81 $40 In mortgage bonds and T2l4 In stock The
plan provides further that 100000 out Of tho
IL 100000 stock be allotted TO the holders Of the
Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western Railway ortRi-
nal second mortgage bonds on the contribution OF AN
agreed amount on each bond towards defruy
ing expenses Of foreclosure and reorganization.
Signatures will be received TO the plan OF reorganization
this morning, the solicitors room IN the DreXei Build
ing over 81 100000 Of first mortgage bonds, Il IL
ported have already assented
The Boudhoders' Committee OF the Denver extension
mortgage OF the Kansas Pacific Railway Company yes
terRy decided 10 call general meeting OF stockholders
for September 80 TO select purchasing committee 10
buy IN road the approaching foreclosure sale. The
committee reports that majority OF the bonds have
seuted ~ 100 900 being deposit In the United States
Trust Company, 5000, 900 beng counted and checked
preparatory TO deposit and over SSOO0OO ready TO be
forwarded from London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
TRYING TO ARRANGE a SHOOTING MATCH

Captain Bogardus, the champion wing shot
OF the world arrived by the steamship Bothnia Tues.
day, at 1880 p. M, and is staying at the Astor
House Mr.. Collins, his agent, said that even
ing, that he had written answer to the
charges of Dr. Carver against Captain Bogardus
and all the challenges of the Doctor would be considered
I'm their order "some OF these challenges" Mr. Collins
said not In Captain BOgarduss ne bat the Doc
tor VIII probably get all he wants before great while
Captain Bogardus has accepted DR.. CaTyers chal-
lenge TO shoot for $3.50, eight hours Carver 10 use
rifle BOgardus shOtgun each man 10 only one gum
The Captain proposes TO shoot for 20 OO0 and 20 meet
the Doctor aud put upa forfeit Of $1,000" Dr. Carver
was also at tue Astor House Wednesday night,
IL had been expected that match would be arranged
yesterday. Upon inquiry t ascertained that Can
tain BOgardus present at the time ana place
said 10 have been appointed for the meeting, but
that Dc. Carver did not appear. The latter, how
ever issued challenge for three pigeon matches and
one glass ball match. IL Is said that both marksnen
have made offers shoot matches. but that TO tie
present time none OF them have been accepted. There
seems to be some doubt whether match can be mr..
ranged on terms satisfactory TO both men. Per
interested IN the sport said to DO anxious 70
have the match arranged II possible, upon any terms
that can DO made agreeable TO the marksmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
THE HOTEL BRIGHTON MANAGEMENT.

THE RUMORS OF A DISAGREEMENT DENIED
THE TRIBUNE of August 20 stated that ru-
mors we're anoat to effect that there difficulties
pending between the Brooklyn. Flatbush and COney
Island Railroad and Messrs Bresn Sweet the esses
of the Brighton Beach Hotel and also that there
not perfect harmony In the firm ITSELF Messrs Bresn
Sweet and various officers Of the railroad, denied these
Tumors general terms and these denias THE TRIBUNE
published at the time that II gave currency
TO the rumors. In communication 10 THE TRIBUNE OF
yesterdays date the hotel prOprieOrs make further
denial Of these reports in specific language. They write
The facts are briefly as follows:
l. The furniture of the Hotel Brighton purchased
by MeEsis. Breslin & Sweet for cash, Hnd cash was
paid for every article of the furniture.
2. Each member Of the firm paid In cash onehaf OF
the purchase price thereof.
g. No note written obligation OF any description has
been given TO the amount OF dollar by said firm
any member thereof, for any article Of furniture
other personal property used IN the business OF the hrm
The only written obligation OF the 1rn Of any descrp
ton is their lease OF the hotel
A. There has been "ifeclinR," almost TO rup-
ture" any controversy among the members Of tue
firm at any time but, on the contrary the utmost har
mOny has at all tunes existed between them.
8. There has been Misunderstanding between the
firm and their lessons, the officers Of tho railroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
THE CURRIER-PHELPS SCANDAL.
DR. CURRER DENIES THAT HE HAS ELoPED WITH
ANOTHER MANS WIFE.

ANOTHER MANS WIFE,
An account was lately published to the effect
that Dr. Charles b. Currer, OF No. 972 Lexngton-aVe
aad fed to Europe with the wife of John f. Phelps
neghbor the doctor at tho time abandoning his
wife, The story was told in great detail and was made
to appear as based upon the evidence Of Mrs. Currer
who while exposing her husband still clung to the nope
that he was innocent aud was magned, ana Woud cer
tainly return Suspicious were aroused ny the Vehe-
mence with which Mrs. Currer insisted that her nus
band had not left the that such was the iaet
and the statements were given with great care The
suspicious proved correct Yesterday Dr. Currler re-
turned TO the city from professional visit TO Vermont
and left at THE TRIBUNE Office the following card
To the EDITOR OF The Tribune.
SIR: On Wednesday August IA, you published certain
statements concerning me, and now request tnat gu
will give equal prominence and publicity this letter
also sincerely hope that tie other papers Whcn nav
literally copied your article VIII DO me tue ~
COPY this denial. have eloped with another mans
vile, neither have ever entertained any such thounV
have not the lady IN question Tor months nor 10
know where sue IT, have left my wife forever ana ior
good ana sufficient reasons. These reasons are OI onF
mate friends many of whom relatives Of Mrs Cur
PecunIary embarrassment has nothing 70 uo VIII
leaving my wife destitute she is by wei PROVIDED
for and any statements 10 the contrary are as se Us
etner money or valuable Notwithstanding 10 my Wle
and she knows It, had contemplated Trip 10 EuIope
intending that would be nnal separation from ny
wife This however for her sake, and for the sake OF
her relatives DESTROYS should be as pVate as pp
sible. My preparations were completed Wben hau u
call attend important surgical case on very Hear
friend I'm Vermont (see st. Adams Daily Messenger sat
nrday August IL 1879. THIS fortunately delayed my
departure when suddenly found myself cOhlron1ou
with these published scandals II regard 10 me. am
now here IN person. nave left my wife. That Is true
Yours, etc, T. Il. CURslEhi NJ ~
Nclc- York, Aug. 81, 1873.
Investigation OF this scandal shows very conc!usNeD
that it was originated by friends OF Mr. Phelps through
disreputaole reporter named II. A. Ety. who imposed
the story on several papers though employed to wte
up only by one journal. Very adroitly the story was
made TO appear on the authority OF Mrs Curfer WhO
appears is responsible times for what she ueIs
Mr. Phelps yesterday very oicOns III Efforts 70 III
ure the repnaou OF his own wife Dr. Currier, on the
other hand was anxious to conceal any tahng OF Bite
Currier The entire scandal appears TO nave beeh MS
represented and exaggerated by mschitYOus persons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
A MARRIAGES in THE SMALL HOURS

Two well-dressed men entered the First
Precinct Police StatOn-hOuse Jersey City, at / a. M
Yesterday. One ASKED Sergeant Findley II he could
summon minister or justice Of the peace, as Il couple
at Taylots Hotel wished to get married The sergeant
sent an officer for Justice Whelan One OF the men sara
he was Henry q. Harris, lawyer OF Philadelphia At
the sergeanfs desk he took from his pocket what he
said was the will OF his companion, William III. G.. DE
We're, the bridegroom. Mr. DE We're signed the paper,
and Sergeant Wilson signed IT, Mr.. De We're said he
wled an income to his prospective wife Of $4,000
year, in case OF his death.
Justice Whean went TO TaylOr's Hotel and found the
bride In the parOr The ceremony then performed.
The bridegroom gave his residence as Holland but said
that this country he had spent most Of his time IN
New York. The brides name was given Elizabeth Il.
Ogden, of KeypOrt N. j. The couple then drove away
In coach. Mr. Harris said that they would sail to-day
for Europe tho steamer Abyssina lie said that Mr.
De We're was member Of wealthy family Of Holland
and has an income OF $4,000 year Mrs. De We're, he
said, was the only daughter OF wealthy gentleman
named Ogden, residing at KeypOrt Her parents OPP
posed the marriage, and 80 they el0psd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
DANGER FROM DEMAGOGUEs.

LONDON, W wednesday, Aug. II, 1873.
In an article on Butler, Kearney and the
GFeenback movement, The Times says /" 1t might be-
como serOns danger TO the Republic II 1t possible
for the Disconnected and ignorant who have at
taehed themselves 20 Il 10 pool their issues aud
bne against capital. There are practically limits Ia
democratic country % the power OF majority driven
by strong passions aud hundreds OF thousands OF work
lnGmen who have felt the pinch OF hard times and been
thrown Of work had 10 subst lower wages are
urged 10y the most powerful forces to come together
RsancY puts tor bread aud butter. But h IL doubt
ful whether those who rave most wildly against society
are not firmly welded each OF them, 10 his own
theories Of reconstruction, the most superstiOus a.
Dacs OF the Old World creods" The Times tnen briefly
summarizes the proceedings before Congressman Hew-
tits committee and concludes as follows The United
States would have 10 fear from the Buffers and
Keaneys II their followers less passionate, less g
nOTant of the practical limitations OF political action
and less torn by Internal iealOuses."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
EMBARRASSED in BUSINESS.
c. W. BERTAUx AND HENRY p. HILLS CO. "a
rnr oNRP &2nn 600 FAcH


The suspension of C.. w. Bertaux, shipping
and commission merchant, No:113 Pearl-s, and at
CORVALLIS Nova Scotia, reported. He the prin
cipal importer Of plaster from Nova Scotia, had the
charterng Of numerous vessels and was part owner In
several. The failure OF j. L. Woodwork, OF Nova
Scotia involved him, and shriDkage III values ana du
ness IN trade other Of his failure. He rs
endeayorng TO compromise at % cents on the dollar
unsecured notes at elk. twelve, eighteen and twenty
fOurmOnths disabilities amount to 100000, of which
SCI 900 are secured. He owes $4,000 III the United
states S42 900 IN England $2l,00O in Nova Scotia
aud $37 600 70 the estate Of j. r. WOOdworth. The
assets consist OF estate interest In vessels and open
accounts amounting 10 $4,000, which includes SOLO
held as security.
Henry r. Hills 4 Co.. straw goods, at No. 54l Broad
way filed voluntary petition In bankruptcy yesterday
before Register Allen 70 be followed by competition pro
ceedings, probably at 30 cents tho dollar. The
total liabilities $210,s02, OF which S30,0l4
ungent; S124O9 secured, and $l59,17l unsecured
The assets include merchandise $23,3S2 real estate
Sl273O; debts due, $4,000; one hundred shares OF
stock of the First National Bank Of Amherst, Mass
$4,000. The following are among the credOrs First
National Bank Of Amherst, Mass, Sl5OOOi Henry ID.
Fearing & Co., S21 454 Henry ID. Fearing, $500 ;
Mowry, Rogers Co.. $2O,6O5; j. b. McGeOrge, Sl0,O05.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-22
THE RIMPTON INQUIRY.
THE CASE CLOSED FOR THE REsPoNpE,

THE CASE CLOSED FOR THE RESPONDENT,
BosTON, Aug. 21.-The hearing in the
Klmpton case was continued to-day, and arguments
were made by Judge Abbot, Ex-Governor Chamberlain.
Mr. Porter Of New-York and Mr.. HYDE who closed the
case for the respondent when the hearing was ad-
jOurned TIL tomorrow.
Hiram II. KImpton was examined yesterday, and
testified that about July 10 he met Henry A. Ntts and
Thomas s. Lavender, CLERK for the counsel OF South
Carolina. and had conversation about getting
eYiaence In the bond suits, and agreed 10 give his
testimony II he could have immunity from prosecution
lie Informed that Mitts had authority 70 offer him
immunity lie also testified that he bfterward learned
that would be subjected to civil suits II he Went 10
South Carolina aud that he testified voluntarily Ii WOuld
damage him in New-lork He was willing, however to