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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-17
Defeat of the District Government Bill
in the House.
NHARNONIOUS PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
Punqent Letter from John A. Logan
on the Shields Bill.
THE NEW ORLEANS COLLECTORSHIP.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, April 16, 1873
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE CONVENTION
cAMERoNIANs ARRANGING HOW TO TREAT
THE ADMINISTRATIONS.
In view OF the Pennsylvania State Convention,
which meets the 18th OF May, number OF Leading
Pennsylvania republicans assembled, By invitation,
at the residence OF Simon Camarop, in Harrisburg
last night to discuss the policy TO be pursued by
the party In dealing with the issues
raised by the attitude OF President Hayes. A
propos,tou was submitted that the Convention ought
10 ignore Mr. Hayes and all reference to him in
the platform This called out some opposition, aud,
10 the surprise OF the majority, quite number of
the minority proposed Endorsement OF Mr.. Hayes
by the party. Hereupon Kemble took the floor
and Indignantly denounced any such proceeding.
He not only did not favor indorsing Mr.. Hayes
but he thought that those present VINO espoused the
policy -of the President should leave The House.
Nearly dozen OF his listeners Immediately took the
mint their vacated the premises leaving
Messrs Cameron and Kcmble to continue the opera
ton OF cutting out work for the Convention.
MR. MULLER's BILL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF BARGE OFFICE ON THE BATTERY.
Tho bill introduced by Mr. Muller, OF New York, TO
build United States barge Office tho Battery OK
tension purpose OF receiving cabin passengers
arriving by foreign steamers, and opriiting
SIS 600 therefor referred to-day by tho Commit
leo on Public Buildings and Grounds TO sub-com-
mi,lee, comprising Messrs. Bliss and Lathrop
THE NEW ORLEANS CoLLECToRsHIP.
1t is understood tonight that the President has
decided to appoint judge Hunt OF Louisiana, TO the
New Orleans Colleclorship, and that the nomination
viii be sent in within few days
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CRICKET NOTES.

The cricket season VIII DO opened to-day in The
usual manner by a social match between the mem
bers OF tho Manhattan Club, ut Prospect PARK. On
Wednesday next the Manhattans viii play their arst
match. Eleven crIcketers viii then play against
eighteen baseball players. The latter TO be selected
the ground. Last year tue ba cball players TOOK a
great interest IN the game They we're defeated once,
but they won The second game by their excellent
feeding. tho Mannattans hope TO play their first
regular cricket match with tho Staten Island Club
early in May.
On Decoration Day Philadelphia team will visit
this city to play the st. Georges Club, at noboken
The hrst cricket convention held IN the United
States Will take place TINS afternoon In the rooms oil
tue Peun CiuD, No. 720 Locust street, Phiiadeipha.
1ne New YvrK cubs will 10 represented a. Iollows:-
ST. Gcorges--ML A. Marsh, delegate; Mr.. Berkeley
MastyD, alternate. Staten Island--Mr. Ridgeway
Moore, delegate. Manhattan--Mr. b. y. jenkins,
delegate.
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THE PRIZE RING.

PROPOSED CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT BETWEEN
JOHN ). DwYER AND PATRICK RYAN.
There il strong probability that John ). Dryer Of
Brooklyn, N. r., and Patrick Ryan, OF Troy. N Y,
will sign articles on the 25th inst. 10 light fair
stand up Hsh. according 10 the rules Of tue
prize ring, Tor the championship Of the United
States and 1000 side. The preliminary discus
sion which preceded the making OF BET between these
men arose OF the pressncs Of Dwyer and Goss IN
Troy last week. where they sparring at the Grand
Central Theatre. There Ryan and the Brooklynte
met, aud after conversation OF pleasant Character
acquicsced in and due ,ime their signatures were
appendcd:-
To EDITOR THE CLIPPKR:-
s Of fSy ~ r.
s ely s Of y sS ~ D.. r a..
q sd sI so
ns hs aas. .he p n
s snf N al, %s. s n Bo Gash.
match to be mad. By dsIons n s sum With Of
queen q New York ely .sld qassa s.sss
ISIS and makes match Aforesaid. and deposits ,hs
then i. hereby su,hs s 70
%. s% IKE he sa or The M
said then will pay the said sum q @ 90 sr,ck Kyan
above Eamed fA ,In n N1xNi
Witness: HARRY MARTIN.
Troy n. ". April IL, 1879
From what has since transpired there Is reason to
believe that both parties proceeded In good latin, and
the match will be duly made Ryan's friends, Il
Is reported have already subscribed the amount re-
quircd tho hrst deposit and II Is ready TO DC put up
in proper hands. should this light take place u VIII
great excitement tho sporting world Almost
every body Knows Dryer In this vicinity, and all who
have ever met him nave been agreeaby Impressed by
his quiet manners.
Patrick Ryan has an equally excellent record. Ho
was born ripperary, Ireland, 1851, and when eight
years old was brought 10 Troy by his parents.
Patrick's father died some years ago, when Mrs.
Ryan moved with her family 10 West Troy, whore
she and her sou renamed until a few months ago.
Patrck's early career was spent the canals and
the "sidc CUT" where he thrown in with
the toughest possible element He was apprenticed
TO q blacksmith and worked At that trade Tor several
years, ana when he married he opened saloon on
the canal Ho feet three inches hign and weighs
2A5 pounds. His fighting weight II Is said. VIII oe
about one hundred and ninety tive pounds. Ryan has
never appeared principal In the prize ring, but
his friends think that with careful training no will
perform 70 their satisfaction He is courageous and
capable oil standing punishment. as has bcen tested
in many rough and tumble contests.
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COACHING

A JERSEY CLUB TO TAKE PART IN THE PARADE
TO PHILADELPHIA
the approaching drive Of the New \ ork Coaching
Club TO Philadelphia on tho 9TH OF May has aroused
tue Jersey men. Yesterday afternoon a coaching
club, headed by Mr.. William Atcheson, Jersey City,
was organized to join tho New York party. Relays
OF horses will provided along the route, and Mr..
Atcheson has secured some OF tho finest
horses in New Jersey stables for the SER
vice. He has sent forward agents 10
make the necessary preparations The entire
party viii lunch at Princeton alter which tho drivo
will become exciting. Mr. Atcheson's party will com
prise sixteen gentlemen about halt OF whom are con-
nected with the railroad Interests Of tue State They
will moot the Now Yorkcrs NJ the Terry In Jersey
City, and after a stay OF few minutes in Tayor's
Hotel the coaches will proceed on their journey. IL
expected that the party will reach Phiiadelpna by
Elk O'Clock IN the evening allowing AN hour for din
ner. Two other New jersey gcntlcmon announced
their intention last evening Of organizing coacnng
expeditions on the same day. Among tnoso VINO will
participate In the trip are leading merchants In New
York, Jersey Guy, Brooklyn, Newark and Paterson,
besides many prominent ocials In the different cities
named grand banquet will be rendered tho coach.
ing party IN Phi adelpnia.
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bill the property clause qualification required Of
members OF the council .
hxxoEs rep o. W. moved 70 mi rscoms
mitted
Mr.. Cox. (rep) Of Ohio moved TO lay the motion 10
re- consider the vote on th6tabie.
considered.
Mr. HENDEE then moved recommt the bill TO The
COMMITTEES Tor the District
Mr. MCMAHON. (icn.) OF Ohio, moved to add instruc-
lions recurring tho properly qualification clause 70 10
Mr. HExDKE said that that motion was unnecessary,
as the clause would be struck out.
Mr.. MCMAHON thereupon withdrew his motion ano
the bill was rscommiltcd
THURMAN FUNDING BILL
Mr. Cox, (denl.) OF N. Y, asked unanimous consent
10 have u ordered that on Tuesday next, alter inc
morning hour, House proceed 20 The consideration
OF the business Speakers table. He added mat
his object was 70 take up aud pass the thurman
Funding bill
unless the bill were to be leierred 70 the judiciary
Committee with leave TO report at any time.
Mr. Cox-No SIR My idea Is TO pass the Dill A.
once.
Mr.. PRIcE-Then l object The bill makes material
changes the law, ana should have consideration by
Mr. Cox-f d. no, care to debate the question now.
ask unanimous consent
Mr. PRIcE-i object unless II goes to the judi
Mr. Cox-My object is 10 pass the bill at once
Mr. rslcE-l suppose So cuee. MOT 90 ~
Mr. HANNA, (rop.) Of lnd-rhat bill has oeca 'nor-
oughly considered BY the American people. laugh
Mr.. PRICE, think not
THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION.
The objection being persisted in the order was not
made The House then, at three O'CLOCK went INTO
Committee OF he Whole. Mr. Cor OIL New YORK, In
the char, on the Post Office Appropriation bull.
The FIRST point which discussion arose was as
to the extra pay ao to special agents OF the Post
ONCE Department. The present allowance IS 50 per
day winch the bill proposes 10 reduce TO So per day.
Mr. BLoUxT, (deu.) OF Ca, stated that this extra
pay was allowed, in addition to s. 600 year, Tor
every day the year. whether the agent Is on duty
or not. He considered that grcat outrage as the
per diem IN the nature OF an allowance tor
travelling and hotel expenses.
Alter long debate, on motion OF Mr.. Waddel,
(dem.J OF N c. the amount appropriated for special
agents was Increased from 500, 0)O 10 $3.50, 000
Mr. DKERiNG. (rep.) OF Iowa, offered amendment
striking provso reducing the per diem pay OF
special agents from IS to s. Adopted.
Mr. CLYMER, (dem) Of Pa, offered amendment
providing mat tue per dem pay OF special agents
shall only be allowed when agents are actually
engaged in travelling business Of tho depart
Adopted.
Mr.. THRocKMoKroS, (dem.) of Texas, offered an
amendment appropratlng $50 200 for paving rewards
for the Apprehension OF mali robbers. Adopted.
Without further action on the bill the committee
.
Inc House then, at ten minutes past five z. NJ, took
o until haiipast seven, the evening session 10
be Tor the consideration OF penson bills only. The
speaker stating that he would be absent durng the
evening Session, appointed Mr.. Covert OF New York,
TO occupy the char.
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for .be ofce OF Paymaster General but for the pur-
pose OF preventing tho completion OF ring, SUB.
or those merchants in the CITY of New York and else
where who happen 10 be me iavorites Or per-
sonai intimate friends Of the said Mr. CUTTER Mr. Mat
thews, Mr. Greed and Mr. Ray
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILRoAD-CoMpRo-
MISE BILL AGREED UPON
The senate Committee on Railroads to-day unani-
mousIy agreed to report .'compromiso" bill in re-
gard 10 the Northern Pacific Railroad BY tho terms OF
this the company to be granted ten years.
extension in time The completion OF the road and
will be allowed to sell It's lands. subject however,
10 the requirements OF the Mitchell bill that they
shall sold only actual settlers In tracts not ex-
ceedng 100 each and at price not greater than
81 so per aero Mr. Mitchell's provision INN ediaely
throwing open 10 homestead aud pre-emp-
ton settlement all tho even-numbered sec
tions, now Withdrawn by tho government as
beng within the railroad limits, IS retained
in the BILL also the strngest requirements
Tor the speedy construction OF the railroad around the
various cascades of the Columbia River The Prov
aid the Portland, Salt Lake and South Pass
Railroad omitted from this bill and will DO re-
ported as a separate measure.
THE RESUMPTION OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOB THE
HOUSE BILL.
The Senate Finance Committee this afternoon CON-
pleted substitute Tor the House bill when proposes
repeal the Specie Resumption act This substitute re-
csved q nearly unanimous vote in the committee and
will be reported tho Senate tomorrow ltproydes
that United States legal tender notes shall be received
par in exchange for the four per cent bonds that
IRON and after the 1st day oil next October mot
July" as previously contemplated) the legal tender
notes shall be receivable at their face value
Tor customs duties aud all other dues to
the government and for all debts except
where payment is stipulated by contract,
statute, and that from and after that dalo
United States legal tender notes shall BIO cancelled
retired either account Of the issue OF additions
national bank currency for any other reason OF
purpose. but whom received by the Treasury shall be
paid out at value in discharge OF all claims against
tho United States or in exchange for coin.
COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE.
The Senate in executive session to-day confirmed
the following nominations
Robert N. Reynolds. First Auditor OF the Treasury.
Miss Ada c. Sweet, Pension Agent at Chicago.
Vincent W. Bayless. Receiver OF Public Moneys at
Eau Claire.
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MAIL ROBBERS IN TEXAS.
WASHINGTON, April l6,

WASHINGTON, April l6 1878.
W. L. Hunt, assistant superintendent OF railway
mail service ST. Louis, writes to the Post Office Do
partent calling attention the fact that, within the
past two months the mail trains Texas have been
attacked by robbers four times on three OF
which occasions moro less mail matter
was stolen. Mr.. Hunt says the railroad
panios are arming thor employees, ana he sug
Ress that II Is the duty of the govcrnm to afford
the employees OF the railway mail service the means
OF defending their own lives, II not the mails He
represents that this necessity exists IL regard 10
nearly all Texas railroads and especially those
con Meeting With the North THIS letter will be tor
wafded to the Secretary oil War, accompanied with
request that tho superintendent oil the ST. Louis
Arsenal DO authorized 10 furnish the suggested
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-17
FIFTEEN BALL POOL.

EIGHTH DAY OF THE GRAND NATIONAL POOL
rouRNAMESr-w. !xroN, G. sLossoN, 8.
KNIGHT AND wAHLsTRoM WIN THEIR RE-
sPEcTIvE GAMES.
The pool tournament was resumed yesterday after
noon in the Union Square Billiard Rooms, and there
was a tolerabiy g cd attendance At the afternoon
session. The first game was between William Sexton
and George Frey. The play was not very brilliant aa
both men repeatedly missed easy shots, but event.
ual,y Sexton secured the match by score oil IL to
The next game. between g. Sosson and ]. N. Marble.
attracted quite number OF spectators. as everybody
anticipated quito . close contest They were rather
disappointed, however, Marble was playing very
badly, and slosson secured quite an easy victory with
In the evening =. Knight and W. Sexton onced
work at eight O'Clock. There was not very large
attendance during the opening, but BY nine n. the
hall was we'll filed Wahlslrom IS the best drawing
card in the tournament, especially s,nce !, has
become known that he challenged John Roberts,
OF London, to play for s., 900 side under the same
rules that govern the present tournament The nrst
game last n,gnt won quick time by Knight, and
hc also succeeded In adding the second 20 his score
Sexton took tho third In the fourth sexton missed
a rather easy ana left Knight an opeuiuR from
which The latter secured the game. In game
made the running and got a. far as ~ when no
broke down and left Knight good chance The latter
grasped the opportunity ami succeeded IN making .
tie game. Sextan then took tho next and knight
added the sixth 20 his score making tue score
games alter which sexton secured the eleventh and
twelfth The score now stood Knight. g. and sexton,
l. The score oil games Is as foiows:-
). Knight....... l 20 Ill
W. Sexton $3.50. o q ! ~ 900 100
sDrawn game
The second gameat she'eveniug session was between
wahislrom, the swede, ana Clark Wilson There was
not any betting the result OF this match, as Wani
strom great tavorite, but even money was
bet Wilson winning tour games The following 10
n score Of the gancs-
Wahslrom-1 o ! oil 0Slll0l Ill
T. Wilson, 90 / o 1000 o. 0-6
Drawn game
This Is the record OF the tournament at tho close OF
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GENERAL WASHING / ON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON. April 10, 1878
THE EFFORT TO PLACE GENERAL SHIELDS ON
The RETIRED LIsr--AN OPEN LETTER FROM
JOHN A. LOGAN TO SENATOR SARGENT.
Ex-senator John A. Logan Will pubish in the
National Republican tomorrow morning open let
ter 10 Senator Sargent, animadvertng the substi
tute OF the Senator the House bill providing for
The appointment Of General James Shields to the
tired list Of the army. The substitute, he says in
ciuaes the names OF many who served their country
III time OF need, ana among them ne nnds his own.
He can see no for the Insertion OF his name;
Tor he Is neither old nor decrepd, nor - no pom
soner. he asks largess from the government, nor
has he mado an exhibition OF his wounds or sought
sympathy that account
.You surely" ne "do not expect TO pass your
substitute Why offer IL. then, unless TO defeat the
bnf Ii you oppose tho bill, why not light II
upon It's merits attempt its defeat by making
use OF soldiers names not asking such benshts and
who have by any act OF theirs, either
10 war or peace. merited the anmadver
sion Of that honorable body, tho United
States Senator Let this nation perform
IN act OF gratitude toward an old volunteer soldier
ana one OF IT'S ablest defenders. who mas to move
slowly along under the weight OF years and the pain
OF many wounds. Let him feel that his last days
are TO be happiest, having the evidence OF hts
country's gratitude his unlirng devotion to her
In all her trials"
JUDGE BLACKS SUIT AGAINST Ex-sEcRETARY
BELxNAP FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
jeremiah 5. Black has Instituted suit In the Cir
cult court against Secretary W. W. Bclknap, claim
Ing 5000 'lor work aud labor done By The plaintiff
Mt his rcqcest," &c The declaration is IN the usual
form, ano the bill OF particulars is as follows:-
W. w. Bciknap TO jeremiah ). Black, debtor for
profess ionaI services as counscorat-law. -, 600
Toe lee claimed is Tor the services OF Mr. Black Ia
the Beknap impeachment case hE H. W. Garnctt
appears Tor tho painiin.
CONDITION or THE NATIONAL BANhs-AB-
sTnAcr OF REPORTS MADE 70 TIE COMP
TRoLLER OF THE CURRENCY.
The follo wing abstract OF Reports made 10 the Comp
troier OF the Currency, showing the condition OF the
National banks in tho United States a, the close OF
business on Friday March i5 1879 has just been CON-
pleted at the Treasury Department.
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pumped out Al this period Jack Hicks jumped into
the ring aud assisted him 10 his feet, which the
referee at once awarded the vctorY TO Allen. the
round had concluded and the seconds had no
business the ring. Only two minutes and twenty
Eve seconds OF the period OF the last round had ex-
pired when the battle was declared over Conse-
quently tho duration OF the light was eighteen min
ufas and iNanIY Ave seconds.
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ARMY INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, April 16, 1878.

WAsHINGToN, April I6, 1878
Leave OF absence for six months has been granted
TO First Lieutenant r. N. Pratt, of tho Tenth cav
airy.
COMBINATIONS.
The Senate in executive session to-day confirmed
the following nominations:-
Second Lieutenant John NICE. Hyde, Eighth In
fantry TO be first lieutenant FIRST Lieutenant Sum-
ner h. Lincoln Tenth Infantry, TO be captain Second
Lieutenant Clayton S. Burbank, Tenth infantry, 10
be first lieutenant.
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SWISS sHARpSHOOTERS.

The committees in Charge OF tho preparations for
the third national Bundcr scnueizen Festival, which
10 to take place In the middle Of June, held meet
ing last night An appropriation oil 81, 300 was made
TOR prizes. The festival will be contI ucd Tor eight
days. aud will be participated by societies and dele
CATIONS IRON all parts vi the country and from
Switzerland.
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RECEIPTS.

Grand totai ~ U
Some slight explanation OF the above figures may
be necessary. Respecting tue nrst item the
expenditure side oil the account which will be
Que OF E9S9 los, IL may DO mentioned that that
Includes the $500 gwen to OLeary as first prize,
flOO TO Vaughan second, and ESQ to Blower
Brown as third, An additional f10U gwen to
Vaughan COS Blower Brown, E35 10 Geors Ide eco
10 Corkoy, and f20 10 J. smith. Besides this fl00
OF the entrance fees was returned 10 divers OF The
competitors, ESQ was presented to tho attendants,
and various otner small presents were mauc. Next
regards the f498 l0s gwen as extra prize money
OF this Loary awarded f200, aud the others
were rewarded In proportion. The remainder OF The
items Call for comment
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REVENUE MARINE SERVICE.

WASHINGTON, April 10, 1873.
Captains J. II. Merriman. John A. Henrlqucs and
George W. Moore United states revenue marine
serv,ce been designated to board for the
professional examination OF such Candidates as
appear before It Tor admission to tho grade Of cadet
10 the revenue marine service. The board will con-
vcne on the 9th OF May at the Treasury Department
and CAPTAIN Norman will be the president
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Number OF bauEs, 2057
the above statement - exclusive OF Ave banks IN
Montana ana one bank in oregon, from which reports
have not yet been received
PAYMAsTER eENIGAL OF THE NAvY-USsUc-
cEssfUL EFFORT TO DEFEAT THE NoMINA-
TioS or GEORGE y. cUTTEB
George y. Gutter confirmed by ths senate to-
day as chief OF the bureau OF provisions ana clothing
and psyn,aster general OF the navy. strong effort
wss made 10 defeat The confirmation, summary OF
charges preferred against him having been the
Committee on Naval Affairs. Those engaged in the
effort say 10 their printed brief:--
The charges hereby made, and others 10 be made
are NOS put FORWARD tho oil any candidate
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