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The New York herald., 1878-08-16
EFFECT OF KEARNEY's SPEECH.

NEW ENGLAND MANUFACTURER SHOT BY
ONE OF HIS MES-ExrnAoRDiNAnx STATE
MENT by THE MUspEREB's WIFE.
[From the Springfield Republican, August 15l
Captain Peter Simpson, Jr, sf Rhodes Il simpson,
Of Nibury, one Of the Isrgcs. and best manu-.
iacturcrs In the Blackstone Valley. was probably
fatally shot yesterday morning by John Mullins, q
spinner In tho mill the theory being that Mullins
had been discharged for drunkenness the day before
and tried 20 kill simpson for revenge. Mullins who
has been arrested and taken 10 Worcester, denies
that he was discharged, however, and dIsciams any
rcmembrancc OF the afialr, ana II he was dis
charged no and Mr.. simpson alone know
H. Az that IL certain about the shooting
Is that ullns was out OF tue front
of the mill .lce ana Mr.. simpson Immediately stag
gercd out OF the tack nnd fell In the mil yard.
pistol ball was tound to have passed through hrs
body Just 81 Gaping the heart snd lodging hts back
snd u ~ thought that he must have been seated
nrcd on. But Iitlc bops 10 entertained ot his re-
covcry. II is certain that Munns hsd prcmedit
murder, AZ he drove 10 Worceser carly tho morn.
ing and bought a revolver and cartridges, ana most
the carrsdrss fousd under the carriaxe ssAs
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION.

The festival known In Catholic countries a.
"Lady's DAY. was celebrated yesterday In all the
Catholic churches, being . holiday OF strot obilsa.
lion. 1t commemora,ed the assumption Of the
Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven twelve yoars
afier the resurrection OF Chrsf, and IL ~ a tenet
OF Catholic doctrine mat she assume cd body aud
soul into heaven So tenacouk 10 the Cxihohc Church
10 this doctrine that churches have been
dedicated undsr tho ttlc OF tho Assump.
ton In every country on the globe whore
Catholics have ioothold All tho Ca,holic
churches IN THIS city were decorated with nswcrs.
especially the Church ot the Assumption Ia Forty
ninth street. ths Church oi the I'm mmsculate Cooccp
ton ~ Fourtecnth street. and the Church Of she Re
dssmsr Ia. Third street. fn macy onurches The chn-
dren marched IN pfocesaieA
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
THE CONDEMNED SOLDIER

Michael Tob,p, the condemned soldier 10 schsrsh'ps
In his prison the strong hope Of m carly and fsvsr-
sble respopss from the President TO hts petition for
commutatiou Of the sentence Of death passed upon
him. Tho petition, which has just been rssurnsd is
the Department Of Justice. at wasninssoo, bears
very large number Of signatures OF prom nem and
c,tzens and has added 10 recon mcnda-
tion by Cnited states District Attorney Woodford
ursins executive cIsmency. Among 0thof
ressons gwen Tor ths course by the DIS
trlel Attorney arc 'becsuse Of the wIs.
oner,s Ionr ana iaithfui military service and
beesuss think mis- suspicious OF the deceased we're
honestly, ,hough possibly unjusuy, enssfhined ~
him and 90 affected him. Tue petition hsd been re-
eraI woodiord q few days sincs, with the rsQuese
tnat he would return u with MS opinisn a. 20 The
ralef asked lor.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
THE KNIGHT SUICIDE.

Through the post-mortem examination hold by
County Physician Howiet and DR.. fiervon, the family
physician, has been ascerainsd bcyond doubt that
the causc OF the suicide Of Mr. Austin NJ Knight ~
his home on Wednesday was mental disorder caused
by progressive disease OF tho brain. Mr. John Lever.
idgc, the father OF Mr. Knights nrst wife, has taken
charge OF hts AFFAIRS and viii mnke thorough exami-
natioe. The funeral takes place to-day.
Last evening the East orange Township Comm Ittee,
OF whicn deceased was q member, met and passed
resolutions ngh cuogy OF tho deceased aud agreed
10 attend the funeral.
At meeting OF the oil trade yesterday st sne olcs
OF l.. W. Knowles, Burng SLID, resolutions OF con-
dolepce with the family OF tho late Mr. knight were
adopted Tho members also resolved to close thor
places OF business between ten and twelve o'clock 10
enable the trade 10 attend the funeral In . body.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
A CALL FOR THE POLICE.

From the Lynn Reporter August IL
We fail to see how ,hs law discriminate and
pass such man by BY while II lakes cognizauco Of
the slightest offence against the law which
prohibits proiane swearing In public places II
the law 10 good ons-asd who will say n is not7-
1T should DO enforced without lear OF favor Is
stump speaker q privileged utterer Of oAths aud
valgarites above all other individually We should
say not Deubslsss some will say that 10 stop
him would bo TO put letters on The lips OF
FREQ speech, because soma men cannot talk without
utlcrng oaIhs and vuGariIies Then lot Tree speech
be icttsred rather than the whole community bo
tsminatsd. As wo have laws 10 aid preventing
exclusion Of contagious diseases so We have laws 10
check moral coatagion. public sweaSer moral
sper and hts fouiuess is likely 10 engender diseases
worse than those which aflict tho body. While,
therefore. freedom OF speech In y Tree country may
bo tolerated fullest founess aud licen-
tousnsss. even In language, shouia be held strioty
afncnab.c to the law. The safety Of tho community
demands Il the only protection against Hood
Of v'cs which viii DO TO follow when The buwark
OF virtue Is broken down. aHn
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
TENNEsSEE DEMOCRATS.

NAsHviLLt, August TO, I57H
The Democratic state Convention here to-day was
the largest ever held There was scarcely rsom on
the 1oor for the dclsssons The two largest dciega
iions--those OF Nashville aud Msmphis--escupied
positions In the galleries. Mr Holmes Cummins, OF
Upton, was elected permanent chairmsn. After the
appointment OF the committess inciudi three from
each Congressional district, as the Committse on
Reselutions. tho Couvsntion at SIX r. NJ took
until eight o'clock In the evening.
The Convention reasseubled ~ eight O'Clock.
Tue Committee on Resolutions reported.
minority report also presented and
several proposed amendments without taking
action either the Convention adjourned at ten
o'clock until ninc O'Clock tomorrow The two
thirds rule reference 10 nominations Tor tho Gov
efnorship was adopted. Senators Harris and Bailey
addressed the Convention during the evening.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
THE OHIO ELECTION.
THE PRESIDENTIAL INFLUENCE THROWN INTO
THE CONGRESSIONAL CONTEST TO DEFEAT
sAYLER's RF-FLEcTIoN.

THE PRESIDENTIAL INFLUENCE THROWN INTO
THE CONGRESSIONAL CONTEST TO DEFEAT
sAYLER's RF-ELEcIIoN.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CIxcISNArI, August Is, 1878.
tits evident that President Hayes Is feeling lively
interest IN the result OF tho Congressional canvass
which is now in progress In this State. He
wants Ohio to send republican delegation
10 the Forty-sixth Congress- and is willing
even to oxert his personal influence and thar Of
hts Office 10 attain that object. The First Con-
gressIonal district which has been represented by
Hon. Milton Sayler for the past six years. Is reliably
democratic having msjority OF 1000 to 1900
Some Of The republicans, however, have thought
that possibly, II they could Obtain the consent OF
Judge Nicholas l.ongworth to make tho race,
they could elect HIM In tho approaching cleo
ton. He declined persmptorly,, but 10 seems
that President Hayes thought by bringing his
influence to bear he could be prevailed
upon accept the nom inaion. The following is tho
letter President Hayes addressed to Judge Long
worth and tho substance Of his reply:-
~ ,,.s, lt- 80 ExEcurIvx MANSION
e,.-,r-.-.s... wAsMSGros August II. 1873
of sSs Cccsrss.on.i only
chance q essryins the First aissris. in cinenn.ti
friend. ciseinp.ti who have urged 20 write
opnion S
fudincrUut nbout IL, hut iron feeling that
n would he volaton OF the eleventh mmandme
which hold in Ign II did II would be
. ySs would sad e's'
confident very enioyaee sna NO: without great ad
hay. sIstihsd many friends and no one more than sin
eerely yours, o' 70 t4a Hall nl n+sa K Is. HAYES.
70 Hon. N. LoS0woRrH bs4aH
70 Judge Lougworth replied. expressing his regret
that he had determined not TO fosw the advice
gwen The letter goes further ana cites
tine constitutional provision which prevents
judges from accepting other State or ted
ieral o1icos, and, whtc admitting thar the
State has really opower 10 prevent any holding
ofloe Who 10 eligible under the supreme law tho
land, he continues, 'yst i capnot avoid the be-
lief that the Intention OF the constitution
is 70 from judges tho chances OF prefer
ment and the hope OF honors or reward. Tho man
whose nigh duty is TO judge people In matters
Of property, liberty and life should never
BE- the servant or cauddatc Of any purity faction.
Whom he mounts the tribune he snouli put behind
him pleasure. wealth. pride and the hopo Of attaining
his own conscsnce'' The Judge concludes hts letter
by complimcntnK tho President for hts Southern
policy and expressing the hope that God
may bless and prosper the administration. Tho
Enquirer Of tomorrow will publish the foregoing
In iuii ana that Long
decision y anaL He VIII not consent to run for tho
onlOe, and this practically svss Sayler walk
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
THE MAYORALTY QUESTION.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HEKALD:-
am greatly Interested, and presume that every
voter Is also, In tho discussion originating with the
HERALD regarding tho nomination OF a suitable cand
date for the Mayoray. The Mayors of New York
have for the last low years ranged from msd!ocry
fairness and each election round the expcc-
tatious OF citizens raised with hopes Of At last
being Dlcst with chief magistrate whose eminent
abilities In the executive chair will reflect over the
entire city the results OF his administration. Need
that such hopes have proved tutle and that the
heart grows sick with horo deferred; but once
the HERALD bids us havc courage and look forward
November as he millennium Of our DESIRES Will such
hopes be realized, or s the sweet draught raised 10
moment? do not desire 10 say word against any
Of the gentlemen who have bcen suggested Any one
OF them would prove shining light IN Tho ONCE but
careful reader cannot a To the In
the HERALD well as 10 tue !catons OF nte
men who have kindly suggested names for nomination.
the great stress aid upon the necessity OF having
such nomination made or tndorscd by Mr. John
a necessary quantity In the problemY think not
Let the independent voters unite upon candidate
whose sterling abilities can receive tho hearty ap-
proval OF all classes OF cttIzcns He must bo q iive
netivo, energetic man whose interests Identified
with the cty's who shall not be the beck cal
OF aby politician, ani whose only hope OF reward
shall be tho thanks and blessings OF hts fellow citi-
change for the better IN The OF the CITY,
With ticket headed like this unindorsed ny Tam.
many any other hall, We would have q repetition
Of the election 1875, when Recorder Hackctt
trtum ph antIy elected hlZrAH.
NKw YoRK, August IA 1878.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
O'DONOvAN ROSSA.

0'Donovan Rossa s al present patient In st. Peters
Roman Catholic Hospital, Hicks street, south Brook
iyp, under treatment for paralysis Of the legs Mr..
ODonovan Rosss, who resides At NO. 442 Pscihc street.
sscribes his physical trouble 10 the injury no sus-
tanned by Jumping IRON The train uear Toronto. Can
ada, last spring, when he vent TO tho Dom inon 10
lecture on "Irsn Liberty and Enslish Prison Life.
While 10 prison In Chatham, England. jaiier Jumped
his chest and hurt his back. aud the pnys
Of the opinion that ths injury hcn SUSTAINED oon,p
his present malady. He has resigned the prcst.
dsncy Of tbe Fen,sn Brstnorsood on aoceant ot III
health N.a ..t. .4.l., s H.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
NEBRASKA GREENBACKERS.

LINCOLN, August 10. 1873
Tho Grsenback State Convention met here ycs,er.
day, and about bfty delegates were present Dir. b..
". Bcrxhauser was elected president. A committee
on resolutions was appointed, but is was unable to
ngrce, and the Convention adjourned until to-day
following ticket today
For Cengrsss--J. W. Davis. Governor-L. o.
treasurer. s. 5. Cummings; A,torney General - n.
Calhoun; Auditor, +. II. Benton; Commissioner OF
Pubic Lands, James McCreery Associate Justice, j.
D. Howe; Contingent Member OF Con grcss, l.. @. Page
The New York herald., 1878-08-16

after the sbooting MulIiuS vile says that Tuesday
night Mullins suadsuiy flew Into Jury after reading
one Of Dennm kearnsys speeches and turned her out
oi doors with threats OF murder, and 1t is not I'M
plsnne1 murder 10 right the supposed wrongs OF the
Workipgmen.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
DEATH OF ROBERT NAUDET, THE
FRENCH HISTORIAN.

cable despatch from Paris announces the death OF
N. Joseph Naude. the French historian. lie was born
In Parts In 1885, and tho OF French comedian
Educated al tho Pantheon. no passed. brilliant rx.
animation, and became professor OF rhetoric at tho
samo Institution. HIS nrst published work was
translation from the Italian OF q history OF me
"Revot OF the Slaves In Sicily agaost the Romans" !"
and his first original work was History Of toe
Progress and Decadcpoo OF the Kingdom OF tho
Go,hs In Italy" lie was a member OF tho Academy OF
Inscriptions and contributed several valuable papers
10 the Journal des Sarapfs
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTIONS.

p ST. Louis, August Is, 1878
The democrats Of the Twelfth district met to-day
at Memphis, No., to nominate candidate tor Con.
grsss but from last ACCOUNTS the Committee on Gre.
dcniias had failed to report This Is John ~
Govers DISTRICT and II 10 said that his chances for
nomination arc good.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
THE IOWA DEMOCRATS.

0rrUMwA August Is. 1878.
The Democratic Congressional Convention OF tho
Sixth district passed resolution to-day declaring it
insxpedient 10 nominate candidate. This action
considered ms tacit acceptance OF General Weaver,
the grcenback nominee.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
ROWING ON THE HARLEM.

MT James Brown, Of Ph,ladeiphis, and Mr.. cnsr'ss
aaIley, Of Harlem, both amateurs, pulled single
scu rscs on the Hsri~m River yesterday. Brown
lsd 10 the turn where Haley took lead and
tanned u to sne nn,sh. Browss friends, 10 thoughh
Will arrange for another racs
The New York herald., 1878-08-16

are RAISING their heads In all parts OF the State,
and Nrg'nians generally are ginning TO beevo ior
the nrst time that there currency question. The
headquarters OF the readsers OF tue State debt are
nov seldom visited. Many of them, however, are CO.
operating with the greenbackers
The New York herald., 1878-08-16

JOHN oooDE, JE, TO DE nENoMISArED.
lsr TELEGRAPH TO THE nEsALp.I
RICHMOND, Aususs Is, 1873.
Tho nomination ofJshn Goods by the conservatives
the Norfolk district Is assured. The srsssbankars
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
SWIMMING ON THE DELAWARE.
[BY rKLEaRAPH TO THE HERALD

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, August Is, 1873.
swimming match Tor $500 = side, between d.
Butler, Of Philadelphia, aud Robert Ward, Of Now
York took place this afternoon The course was irsm
Five Mile Point Smith Island, on The Delaware,
distance nve ghtaway Both men started on
the turn tide. half past four NJ, and eamo
down with she ebb Butler won, keeping the load
from the start making the fvo milcs in 30 minuies.
Ward came ten minutes later, being about nsif .
mile behind hts competitor. .ri tlI.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
FOR CHAKITy's SAKE.

The following charn.vs .sa,rIbutions nave been
received at tnis oflce;-
N. g. v. h. Tor family IN second avenue. ...... IS
"A. Hsveiock, Tor Mrs. Mier....... .......... 1
I've laborsrs. TOR MRS. hilisr. 2
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
VIRGINIA POLITICS.
JOE yoHNsroN's CHANCES ron coNcnrss.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO THE BERALp.l

RIcnMoSD, Vs., August Is, 1878
Quite full rcturns OF tho conservative PRIMARY soc
tion indicate that General Joseph f. Johnss on will DO
the cnoce of the Congressional Convention which as
sembles here che 27th. The greenbackcrs are mr.
ranging to put iorth a candidate, but far have not
been abic 10 secure man who stands the slightest
chance against Johnstop. Ho In the highest onicer
OF the Co Moderate army now surviving and he WAS
never on good terms with Jen DAVIS
The New York herald., 1878-08-16

To TUE EDITOR TIE HERALD:-
I Why rammsny Hall should receive your preference
az rcgaras tho choice of our next Mayor am at loss
to understand Have We not had enough oi the rule
OF this rotten association? II you Will kindly permit
an old reader To ventilato his IDEAS would suggest
that the name OF the Hon. Elliot Cswdin DO pre-
sented 10 your readers. lhs gentleman Is rotired
merchant; has lesn member OF Assembly ono term
aud refused second nomination; without spot or
bemsh, beloved and respected by all who know him,
and unquestionably 'The right man in tho right
place" W. }. T.
NEW YoRK, August II. 1873
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-09-04
DeLand, Florida, Wednesday, September 4 1878.

and much more economical. There
is q constant succession of fresh veg
etables in the Jacksonville market
raised in the vicinity of the CITY.
That this kind Of produce is not
more plentiful throughout the State is
not the fault ofthe country, but the
people. They neglect to take the
necessary steps TO secure it. A large
portion of those who come here from
other parts Of the country to engage
in agricultural pursuits are from
stores, factories, and workshops, they
possess neither the strength nor the
experience requisite to success. Fail
ing to succeed they become discour-
aged and return TO their former
homes and circulate unfavorable and
damaging reports concerning the
State. Whatever Disadvantages Flor
ida may present to the settler, the in
ability Of the country to produce an
abundant supply Of garden vegeta-
bles is not one of them. Patient and
judicious industry expended upon the
soil will yield an ample return.
ARTHUR ii. MANvILLE.
Lake George, Florida, Sept. 3D., 1878.
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Some Fine Lemons.

Editor Florida ASriculturist:
In accordance with a promise pre-.
viously made, / send you specimens
of the lemon which some persons
have named the "Bracey Lemon"
Against which nomenclature / enter
my solemn protest. This is the
lemon, l think, that is to be met
with throughout the State and known
as the 'sFrench, to distinguish it from
- =. -
of distinctions withous q difference,
and whatever its merits may be, /
claim no credit for it. The bud
from which the tree was propagated'
was given to me by Rose" the
former Stewardess of the "Old Oar
lington," and if it is essentially differ
ent from other lemons, and must
have a name by which to dis
tinguish it, l suggest that in honor
of and in justice to the donor, it be
called the "Rose Lemon" meanwhile
l shallc all it by its old familiar name,
the "French Lemon" "'Tis sweet
to be remembered" etc, but il can
not hand down my name to poster
ity by any nobler achievement than
raising Lemon tree that some one
else gave me, prefer it should sink
into obscurity and oblivion, Reqnes-
cat 5mpGce.
The tree has proved quite hardy
even more so than the orange. The
fruit is smooth and well favored; and
commands a high price in the market.
Persons wishing buds can have them
by the dozen-gratis. Provided
they come after them. Smaller
amounts in the same proportion.
Yours truly, FL. d. Bracy.
DeLand Landing, August 18th, 1878.
lThe lemons are very fine and will
command good prices at Ithe North
now. They are good size, juicy, thin
skinned and excellent favor.-ED.]
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Orange City Items.

Editor Florida Aqricuturist
We have raised the monotony OF
the quiet times of this midsummer
heat. by organizing a temperance
society, under what is known as the
Murphey pledge; not to be a secret
society. The officers elected were,
for President, Mr.. Fl. p. Burrill.
Vice President, Mr., George Scamiell.
Secretary, w. F. Leavitt. Treasurer,
Mrs. LETTER. The meetings are to
be held on the first Tuesday, after
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look well and are growing finely, yet
q good rain is needed for potatoes,
peas and field and garden crops gener-
ally. The crop of Indian River or
anges,prOmises to be not only large but
extra choice the present year, there
fore our Jacksonville friends can be.
gin to make and label their crates.
We have never seen better prospect
for fine fruit than in Capt. G. G Will
iam's grove. It is sad thought,
that he will not be with us to help
gather them, for they are on trees of
his own planting.
A north wind has been prevailing
for two days past, and consequently
our weather is most delightful. Add
to this the fact that we have no mos
quitoee, and could anything be more
pleasant? The hot wave that swept
acoss the North did not reach us, so
that take it all in all, it is the most
pleasant summer we have ever exper-
fenced in the State.
EX ALBANIAN
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COntsnts Of this Number.

Page 1o-Mr. Manyille Explains; From
Onr Indian River Correspondent; Some
Fine Lemons; Orange City Items; Amer
lean Institute Farmers Club.
rage ISO-Trapped in o Car; Muffin but
Groans; Recipes.
Fage lSl--To make Hens Lay; The King
Orange; Silk Industry Adv'mts.
Psge 1SS-The Palm Tribe; How to Live
III Florida; Some Tropical Fruits Astro-
nonioal Notes.
Rage 1SS-Flcridisna: Ia Memoriarn Lo-
Gals; Adv'mts.
Rage 1Si-The Date Palm; Legal Notices.
Page 1SS-Wonders of the Atnosphere.
Family Newspapers; Adv'mts.
Page iSS-Telegra aphic Ntwe kGv'nts.
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From Our Indian River Cores.
pOndent.

| Editor -Ey0rido Agricsska1ist:
One Of ourgreatest disappointments
here, is the fact that we have as yet
been unable to grow fgs. Now we
not only consider igs one of the
healthiest, but one 1T the very best
fruits that grow, iish Of fine ones,
with rich milk and Dream, for break
fast,-it makes ones mouth water
even now, after the lapse of so many
years, for really it is ga dish fit for
the Gods" During the fig season in
Alabama, we never consider our
breakfast complete unless we have
our figs, and when we look up and
have them, the idea never enters our
head but what they would grow on
Indian river. Yet we have tried half
a dozen different varieties on all
kinds of soil, and all with the most
unsatisfactory results. Sometimes
they will not grow, then again they
make plenty Of wood, but no fruit.
At New Smyrna on the Halifax, they
do well, as we have heard, and why
| this is not the home Of the choicest
and best varieties we cannot tell
| Our "oldest citizen" told us some
time since, that twenty years ago or
thereabout, there was an abundant of
fgs on the river from Dummit's down
to Jupiter, and they outbore anything
he ever saw, but suddenly they ceased
bearing, the trees all died, and that
was the end of them. Whoever will
remedy this defeat in our list of fruits,
will indeed prove himself public
benefactor, and we will agree to boost
him up couple of rounds at least, on
the ladder of fame.
Our experiments with grape cul.
ture prove very satisfactory especi.
ally the scuppernong, and its family.
We have few vines of scuppernongs
just coming into bearing, and they
undoubtedly are sweeter than any
we ever ate cup the country" We
propose to plant largely of them
another season, and expect in the
manufacture of wine, to add another
to our different sources of revenue.
Of all the different treatises for the
manufacture Of wine, we think Van
Burnis will prove most satisfactory.
While our neighbors within half a
mile of us have had plenty OF rain, we
complain Of drouth. Trees generally