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The New York herald., 1878-11-28
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

HEAVY LossTs, ESTIMATED AT SEVENTY THor-
SAND DOLLARS, SUSTAINED by THE FIRa or
DODGERS ORR BROTHERS.
A gas jet last night fire 10 4 curtain in the mil
Lnary department. the feeona door o. ne building
Nos. 1xi ls5 and ~, Eighth avenue occupied by
Rodgers 4 Orr Brothers. Gealers In dry goods The
flames quickly spread through the hoor aud in q few
seconds communicated Nth tine stock stored in the
large windows. II tine windows were 1872 gas Jets,
which 1T that moLicnt burning brightly. ana
they, with the ignited dry goods completely illuIni-
mated the block bstwe;a Nineteenth and Twentieth
s.rerti. The salcsinea i'll the employ of the firm
about closing mp the AZ the time the tr,
starred They Immediately gave tho alarm which
soon brought tue district engines e the of the
ccniaiaation, chie Engineer Eli Bates os the Fire
Department also responded ~ the signal t, his
arrival he found the building al ahllzc and taking
in the situation at glance, ordered second alarm
10 b. teiegraphed, which brought engines anu hook
anu lad,!cf companies from adjoining districts.
FIGHTING rHL FLAMES.
The hrt'ncn we've quick IN getting 70 work, and in
short time number OF powerful streams were being
thrown on the burning stock The building IL three
stories in heist ANA n, stone iioor has large ps,a
glass windows in front. Thcs, cracked by the
hanies and broken by the frcnen in their cideayors
TO stop the progress cf the fire. III the building
was stored. il is said S1500po worth of dry
goods. the create. portion of which were more or
less damaged by fire. smoke and water. After COM
batting the fre for over an hour tin Gre,en sue
ceNlcd III completely eXtiagushing it, The damage
estimated by of the firm at about s15 600
bur the police report the loss to be aboat
o. the ire Mr.. Lnke Orr. OF the partners was IN
an adjoining oyster saloon While there intelligence
by the shock that he had to be taken his
home No ii3 West Twenty first street.
Joseph Orr another one of The iirm, called al the
West Twentieth street station house report the fire.
and while in the station house he taken suddenly
i'll. He was attended by Police Surgeon Wade after
which he roinoved to his residence No.
225 West Twentieth street Within the past
few days the firm have had stored in
the building $4,000 worth of extra stock for
the holiday Late last evening eleven of
dry goods we're received mt the store One of these
contained fine linen, ard yalnel al SIS 0oO
The stock insured in number Of city companies
for about S1u0oD The bailiing which belongs to the
Moore estate was damaged to the amount of $4,000
II Is insured for SlO.00D.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
MIR. BRAY'S ACCOUNTS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

New HAVEN, Conn, Nov. 81, 1873.
The taxpayers Of East Haven have become thor
oughly aroused by the many and conflicting stories
that days have been current concerning the
finances Of the town. which and have for many
years been in the keeping OF Special Finance Agent
and Judge OF Probate Charles A. Bray. town
meeting called on Saturday OF last week
held to-day for the purpose of taking action
toward o thorough and speedy investigation
OF the towns accounts The meeting, which
was largely attended. presided over by
Rev. II. c. Hovey, Assistant Town Clerk
Charles w. Hemng officiating as clerk. Speeches
were made by number of prominent men of the
town. all OF which, though expressing confidence in
tho honesty and integrity of Mr. Bray, favored the
adoption Of measures that would insure the yindca
tion conviction of the person under suspicion.
committee of three, comprising Captain William
Wright. l.. r. Deming and Charles Downcs. the latter
expert accountant was appointed with power to
make the necessary examination and instructed to
port within six months.
CLAIMS AGAINST The TOWN.
The East Haven sclectmcn also held meeting to-
day and received information concerning individual
claims. Many bills were presented the greater part
OF which represented incidental expenses and other
outstanding debts against the town contracted by
Special Agent Bray. A gentleman present at the
meeting appeared quite socitous regarding the va
lidity of several notes representing quite an amount
of money, which he held against the town and which
drawn by Mr.. Bray. He was quite resssured
when informed that the notes would be lquidated IL
ii necessiated the sacrifice OF Mr. Brays entire real
and personal property
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
TIvE-TwENTY BONDS.
sEvENTY-THIRD CALL ron REDEMPTION.

sEvENTY-THRD CALL FoI REDEMPTION.
WASHINGTON Nov. "a, 1873.
The Secretary of tho Treasury to-day issued the
scventy-third call for the redemption of ivetwenty
bonds Of 1866, consols OF 1865. The call is for
S5,UoO.o0o, of which s2,0Oooo0 are registered
bonds. The principal and interest will be paid at the
Treasury and after the 9th day OF February next
and the interest will cease on that day.
Following descriptions of the bonds:--
Coupon bonds dated July l. 1885. namely IS $780,
No ti2OOi TO No. 100000 tboth inclusivej; ST. OOU
No. t97, ,0O1 to No. 2O0DO0 both inclsive); $780, No.
IO2 on to No. 1U4 Ou0 both inclusiye)
Total coupon, s2.00D0 900.
Registered bonds resleemable at the pleasure Of the
United States after the LIST day Of july 1870 fol-
lows S1uO No 10 223 to No, 800 doth incldsvej;
400 No. II 200 to No. IL $40 doth inclusveD: O0O
No UO1 to No. $500 tboth inclnsivc): $4,000 No.
l13s1 to No. AGO both inclusive); $1,000. No.
"a In to No. 1880 tboth inclusiye)
Totsl registered bonds, s3,ooo,ooo; aggregate,
S5,Vu, ,0U0.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28

MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT
WAN DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25-l A. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. Nov. Isl A. NJ. }
indications.
For New England, cloudy, rainy weather; warm
sou,heasteriy winds. falling barometer, followed in
west portions by rising barometer and colder north
west winds.
For Middle Atlantic States, partly cloudy weather.
frequent light rain warm southerly. veering
to colder westerly winds. followed by rising barome
ter
Cautionary signals continue at New Haven, New
London, Newport Woods Hole. Boston, Section
Eight oswego. Section Six, Rochester, Buffalo Erie,
Cleveland Section Five. Sandusky. Toledo. Detroit
Section Four. Port Huron, Alpcna. Mackinaw city,
Grand Haven, Section Three. Chicago, Milwaukee.
Section One. Escanaba Marquette. Duluth, Eastport
Section seven Portland.
cautionary of shore signals continue ut Savannah,
1ybee Island, Charleston, Smthville, Wilmington,
Macon. Cape Lookout. Capo Hatteras, Kitty Hawk,
cape Henry. Norfolk and ordered for Lewes,
Baltimore Cape May, Atlantic City, Barnegat. sandy
Hook and New York
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
A BLOODLESS DUEL.
AN OLD FRIENDSHIP RENEWED AFTER TWO IN
EFFECTIVE ROUNDS OF PISTOL SHOTS.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD1
[sy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l

GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Nov. ", 1873.
A duel with pistols fought this morning near
Pineville village situated in the southern part Of
this county. the line Of the Charlotte Columbia
and Augusta Railroad. The parties to the affair were
two young South Caroinisns belonging to well
known families. One Of them, Robert Sanders, is
son OF Dr. Sanders, of Sumter county the other,
James Wilson, Of b. W. Wilson. q leading
Der of the Yorkville Dar During the fair at Colum-
bia s. c., two weeks ago, the two young men, being
acquaintanccs and friends, made bet upon horse
race. Tho result disagreement and quarrel.
subsequent to which Sanders procured cow
chastise him for language which he had used
i'll the progress of their alteration on the race
course. Whatever resistance Wilson may have made
this time the friends OF the parties supposed the
difficulty terminated until Wilson reached home.
challenge to the chastser. The demand for saisfac-
ton met with prompt response. and pistols were
named ~ the weapons last Saturday morning the
time and sandbar Ferry in Georgia. just beyond the
South Carolina line. as the place. n the way to the
intercepted and taken under arrest ut Columbia.
while the hostile intentions OF the other In like
manner frustrated at Augusta Ga.
ATTEMPT
Not to be foiled. however, another meeting
arranged. this 30 take place this morning at Pinevie,
this county and State One of the duellists, with
his second and surgeon, reached Pneve last even-
ing and the other with his attendants this morning.
Notwithstanding was well understood in the village
night that hostile meeting pending the law
officers took steps IT, prevent it, despatch
sent to the sheriff OF this county in this city this
morning. but before he could respond tho meeting
had taken place.
Two RoUSDs-NoBoDY HURT.
The parties, therefore. proceeded unnfolested to q
suitable spot the village took their positions ut
the usual distance and at the word of command fired
II was found after the first shot that neither the
comhstnnts had been touched. Another round was
fired Nith like result. and at this stage the seconds
young man named Bland. representing Wilson. and
Mr.. Detrivillc fellow townsman, representing SAN
lers, interfercd and prevented further hostlitics
Both of the combatants appeared quite cool on the
field ard wounded honor having been satisfied they
renewed their friendship and al parties boarded the
first train together for their respective homes.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVAL OF THE TICoNDERoGA. AT NORFOLK,
va, WHERE SHE WILL UNDERGO REPAIRS
THE QUINNEBAUG AND PowHATAN--yIsIT OF
AGRICrLTURAIIsTs TO NORFOLK.
rr,I &c. d uu rn THE rrrnArn

THE QuINNEBAra AND PowHATAN--yIsIT OF
AGRTcrLTURAIIsTs TO NORFOLK.
[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NORFOLK. Va, Nov. %. 1873.
The new sloop-of- war Ticonderoga Commander G..
B. Cromwell. which has been selected for Commodore
Shufeldfs scientific and commercial cruise on the
coast Of Africa, arrived here this morning after
tedious passage of several days from Portsmouth,
n H., and is moored below the Naval Hospital
On Friday morning tho Ticonderosa will go
up to the Navy Yard and be placed in the
dry dock for the purpose of having her bottom in
spected and repaired and her achinery overhauled.
On the trip down the coast she ran aground
Gloucester Point through the fault of the pilot it il
alleged and her bottom is somewhat injured. She
will drop down to the farewell buoy next week. when
Commodore Snufeldt will hoist his flag and Commo-
dore Cooper's inspection board will formally pass
upon her scagong condition. She goes direct TO the
Canaries under sail.
OTHER vFssHra
The Ouinnebaug came out of the dry dock to-day
and will drop down Saturday. The flagship Pow
hatan is coaling but will not leave this port until tho
middle OF January.
Paymaster c. W. Stamm, OF the Brooklyn Navy
Yard has been ordered to this Navy Yard 1t is said, to
relieve Paymaster l.. A. Twalley, whose time is up.
AN INFLUX VISITORS.
Some sixty odd of the National Grangers Conven-
tion which has just adjourned its deliberations in
Richmond. and who represent the agricultural coun-
ties of the north and west, arrived here early this
morning on the steamer Old Dominion. Upon reach
ing Hampton Roads Captain Walker anchored his
until daylight in order to give the visitors
opportunity of viewing the various points of inter-
est After breakfast which served ON the steamer,
the entire party embarked the United States
steamer Pinta which sent down for them and
paid the Navy Yard visit Leaving the yard
the visitors conveyed to Churchland and shown
the wonders OF the model trucking farms OF the great
garden section Of Virginia. An elegant banquet
served BY the people of Norfolk and NaiiseInond
counties and an address of warm welcome the
signal for outbursts of patriotic sentiment
from various citizens of the Union. The excursion
lists left tonight ON the New York steamer. large
number OF ladies accompany them.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
ARREST OF THE STONE CONTRACTOR

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CINCINNATI, Nov. 81. 1873.
United States Marshal Thrall to-day arrested John NJ.
Mueller OF this city, Of the Bucna Vista stone
quarries and contractor for stone on the Chicago
Custom House. charge Of being one of
the parties charged with fraud in supplying
stone to the government, by which it is claimed
it il loser Of $s5oOoO The information
for his arrest contained the names Of
j. L. Hill, Supervising Architect at Washington;
Ed. Burking. local architect. Chicago A. q. Mills
who il Muellers partners q. T.. Prussing.W A. Potter
e. Reed and A. c. Wheaton. all of whom somehow
concerned in the alleged frauds. Mueller is q wealthy
and prominent citizen here, and has had fght for
long time with the government authorities at Chi
cao in regard to the materials furnished under his
contract.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
AMUSEslENTS.
.rcIA" ST THE ACADEMY OF Music.

'.LrcIA' fT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Donizeiti's charming opera Lucia was sung for
the third time this season by the Mapsson company
at the Acadany OF Music last evening" siie. Gerster
sustaining tine title role pefore. 1t IL rare
thing to ind this opera put the stage with sestet
OF artists capable of doing justice the music that
the audiences ut the Academ, may he EXCUSED
tor their enthusiasm. Never have the
beautiful concerted passages a. the end
OF the second act been heard to better
advantage 1t not mercy that the LngaItu or
Campanini. the Enrico of t,aassi. superb, and
thr Raimonio of Foil admirable. hut that even
Arturo. SO frequently handed over 70 poor singer,
found rair representative in sipnor Bisnardi. 1t il
scarcely needful SAY tina. Mile Grrster. being in
good voice achieved triumph in her part. Tier
duets with Edgar and Henry and her entire mad srcE,
in the third act with lis Immense difficulties easily
overcome. rapturonsly appiauded. The prin-
cipal singers all called before the curtain at thu
end of tine second act.
The pretty ballet "a "Ics Papllons. but without
its juvenile fairies danced after the opera II.
terrible Society for the Protection ~ Aged Babies
having forbidden their gyrations. The rain did not
prevent the house from being crowded.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE MERCHANT OF
VENICE

The announcement that Mr.. Edwin Booth would
appear in the character Of Shyock at the Fifth Ave-
nue. Theatre last evening attracted audience which
but for a terrible downpour of rain. would have
been large The rendition of tie drama
was i'll the main satisfactory. for whether
Mr. Booth plays to full or empty benches he charac
erstically lends all Of his strong intellectually to
the work which is before him. Shylock, how
ever. is not pleasant subject and de-
mands considerable sacrifice by the best
of dramatic artists IT noticeable last evening
that Mr.. Booths persoIaton was different from
that which usually attaches to the character 1t
not strong effective in many OF its features. and
led one to believe that the great has deter
mined upon several important changes regards both
costume and elocution. 1t said of the elder
Booth that he type of the religion of the law.
and instinct with the might OF people whom
neither time. scorn political oppression
could subdne.'' The younger representative
was not equal to the task of personatng
this popularity. James Peakes. the Duke
Of Venice. played WELL Mr. Frank Mordaunt. as Bas-
sanio. was full Of rugged power. Miss Constance
Hamblin. who made her first appearance Porta.
shared the praise OF the evening and entitled
it by the admirable reading Of her lines. Mr.. Hart
Conway likewise enjoyed portion OF the applause Of
the evening.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
A NEW CATHEDRAL.

LAYING OF THE CUKNEE STUNE OF HUMAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
[DY TELEGRAPH ro THE HERALD
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nov. %, 1873.
The corner stone OF the Roman Catholic
cathedral will be laid tomorrow in this city, and
should the weather be fair which is doubtful at this
writing there will be at least twenty-five thousand
spectators. Delegations will be present from all parts
OF the diocese. The sermon Of the day win be
preached by Father Tidelis James Kent Stone,, of
Newark, N. j., d convert 10 the Roman Church
Among those who TO be present from abroad are
the Most Rev Archbishop Williams of Boston; Right
Rev Bishop Cioesbriand, Of Burlington. VT. Right
Rev. Bishop Corrigan, Of Newark, n j.. Right Rev.
Bishop Mclaughlin OF brooklyn, N. " and the vicar
generals of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Both Of
the United states Senator's the MEMBERS Of Congress
from Rhode Island and many Of the prominent state
and city officials have been invited.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
LOUISIANA ELECTION FRAUDS.
FAILURE OF THE PROSECUTION AGAINST Duff
AND OTHERS.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

AND OTHERS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
New ORLEANS, Nov. ~. 1873.
Our Grand Jury charged yesterday BY Judge
Whitaker, of the Criminal Court. to thoroughly in-
vesgatc the matter of the frauds alleged to have been
committed during the late election. The Judge
stated In his charge that the Attorney General of
the State would advise the jury of the different Of
fences and promised in addition that all the assist
Ance that the Court could bring would be given to
the fullest extent. in order that the guilty might be
punished IL looks therefore, IL tho authorities
here were thoroughly in earnest In their
determination to have this matter investigated. IL
those charged with the frauds not punished
am sure It will be simply because the charges made
cannot be proved not ice in this relation that the
fraudulent election Of Charles g. johnson VS. f.
H. Duffy and others has just up before United
states Commissioner Lane. The defendants were
accused Of procuring to be made certain false
tihcates and writings relative to the registration Of
voters In the Third ward. When the case was called
no witnesses for the prosecution appeared. and the
dismissed ON motion of tho District Attor.
ncy. Johnson the head aud front. body and soul
Of the late Citizens Association and liz
that this, his nrst trial. should nos be alade out.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
ABOUT THAT CHECK.

NEW York, Nov. &C. 1878.
To THE EDITOR THE HERAID:--
Ole Bull s the last artist earth to countenance
illcgitimate putting Of any sort. Mr.. David Taylor,
who sends the s25 to the gentleman connected with
the HERALD. is not the agent of Ole Bull; he simply
represents the interests Of the Redpath Literary Bu-
reau of Boston. Mr.. Bull has contract with this
bureau for series of concerts and is in way
sponsibe for their acts. As matter Of justice to the
favorte violinis will you kindly publish this expa-
nation and obnge? Yours respectfully.
J. JAY WATSON.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Tomorrow night ut the Academy, Roberto
Diavolo.
There will not be Thanksgiving matinee at Wal
lacks. sour Club" however, will be presented in
the evening 1t will soon be followed by my Son."
large waste water pipe burst at the Standard
Theatre last evening during the heavy rain storm just
before eight o'clock. The dressing rooms wcre
flooded and the performance somewhat delayed
thereby.
The frst public rehearsal of the Oratoro Society
will take place tomorrow evening at Steinway Hall
and the first concert Saturday Among the solo
lists are Mrs Helen Ames, William Courtney and
Franz Remmertz. The programme comprises '.Alex-
ander's Feast by Handel and Mendelssohns Hath
Psalm for eight parts
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
CHANGES AND ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 81, 1873.
Lieutenant Commander George II. Wadleish or
dered to duty in the Navigation Department at the
Portsmouth, N. H., Navy Yard.
Carpenter John J. Thomas is ordered to the Pow
hatan at Norfolk.
Lieutenant Il. H. Launt Is detached from the Ports
mouth, N H., Navy Yard. and ordered 20 duty In the
Bureau OF Equipment and Recruiting at Washing
ton.
Carpenter W. II. Barrett is detached from the Pow.
hatah and placed on waiting orders.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Consrcssman-e,ect George NJ. Robeson, of New
Jersey Congressman William j. Bacon. of Utica. and
Major William H. Hooper, Captain McClintock and
Captain jameson OF the British army, arc at the
Fifth avenue f. A. Hayt United States Conmis-
aoner of Indian Affairs. is at the Park Avenue Adj
iutant General Franklin Townsend. Of Albany, is ut
the Brunswick. Heary w. Lucy, OF the London
Daily Necs. is at the Astor. General W. j. Sewe of
New Jersey. and Lieutenant Commander Frank
Wildes. United States Navy. Ct the st. James.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
INDIAN AGENCY FRAUDS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

PANIONS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
YANKToS, D. T., Nov. 81. 1873.
The men whom the HERALD exposed last July at
Crow Creek Indian Agency coming to grief in the
United States Court The Grand Jury although not
half through, has found five indictments against Dr.
Livingston, the agent They allege forgery perjury
and embezzlement. Livingston s clerk, w. d. Russell
is also indicted for conspiracy and fraud. John L.
Richardson, former cmployt, and recent arrival
from Wales witness for Livingston was indicted
and arrested for his pains in crossing the Atlantic.
F. T.. Hudson trader arrested to-day for forgery
upon the United States Commissioners complaint.
These are all highly respectable citizens.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
BARON ADErswoERp SWEDISH MINISTER IN
FRANCE.

Baron q. N. Adelswoeri. Minister 10 France for
Sweden and Norway. died in Paris yesterday. lie
came Of old and distinguished Swedish family and
at an early age entered the diplomatic service. He
was accredited Ambassador Extraordinary and Min
lister Penipotentary from Sweden ami Norway to the
French Empire in 1888. and was again appointed to
represent the Scandinavian Kingdom in Paris In 1871
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
rRrnERIcK II. GRosz.

Frederick II. Grosz, surviving partner Of the old
firm Of Michael Grosz Son, iron dealers, Of this
city, died at his residence No "A Fast Twenty first
street. last evening Educated at the forge. gradu-
ated at the anvil. for twenty years he was
leader in the Mechanics Association. Many fine
buildings as well impregnabe vaults In several Of
our city banks, stand monuments to his mechanical
skill.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
THE WEATHER YrxTrHpAy.

The following record win show the changes in the
temperature for the past twentyfour hours, in COM
parison with the corresponding date Of last year,
Indicated by the thermometer at Hndnuts pharmacy
HERALD Building, No. o1s Broadway
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
GUILTY OF MURDER.

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 81. 1873.
In the case Of Louis Guetz. who murdSred McGlen.
the jury tonight returned verdict Of guilty afxng
the death penalty.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
A MOONSHINER KILLED.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. I

TURNER'S N. u, Nov. %, 1873.
Peter AIunhall, aged seventyfour years. died here
to-day from scalds received the 10th inst from the
bursting of q still while disting whiskcy illegally
In farmers barn. II has just leaked out tiat
who was with him was thrown distance Of ten fest
and badly scalded.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
Dl ed.

GRosz.--on Wednesday November 81, a. his resi-
dence "A East ais. ST.. FREDERICK H. GRosZ
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
For Other Dsnths .Sse Ninth Pu0sl