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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18
AMERICAN WAR SHIPS ABROAD.

LETTERS FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN SQUADRON
WORD FROM THE RIO DIX La PLATA.
WASHINGTON, July 16.-The Navy Depart
ment has received letters from RearAdmiral lie Roy
dated Leghorn Italy, July l. in which he states that the
Trenton left speza June 3, and proceeded TO sea in
order TO complete the target practice with great guns
for the second quarter returning TO speza In TIE az
iternoon OF the same day. She arrived at Leghorn
June IL.
The Marion remained at Gibraltar, awaiting advice
from the British Government in regard TO the LbeTian
boundary arbitration, Of which Commander Bradford
was by the departments orders appointed arbitrator
and on June 20, Commander Bradford having tee-
graphed that he had been advised by H. b. Majestys
Secretary OF State that the arbitration had been post
poued till after the rainy season. the Marion ordered
10 proceed to Vilefranche where she arrived July
Tho Yandalia has remained at Smyrna since May 8,
but as affairs Turkey appeared TO be more settled the
immediate presence Of man-of-war did not appear
necessary to protect the interest Of the American c
zeus and therefore the Admiral ordered the commander
20 leave Smyrna and proceed 10 Yillefranche.
The Alliance sailed from Marsees May % and arrived
nj barcelona on the LIST OF June thence leaving for
Port Mahon she touched at several other ports sailing
The Hartford flagship of Rear-A0mira Nichols was
&C Monteydeo June 1. and expected 70 leave imme
letter from Commander sehey Of the United states
Essex dated May 80 states that he had visited
ColOna, on the RIO a. IN Plata ana Nhlle there eA
changed usual eOurtesies with the American Consul and
with the local authorities. He, with his officers, re-
eeyed every attention and courtesy during the stay OF
one week at that place There Is American interest
at COlona other than marine railway dock under the
control and management of the United states Consul.
and it Is doubtful whether any measure could be sug
gested that would promote other American interests
there should DO earnest activity the part
OF our oOlntrymen TO compete with the capital already
expended there in Esancas. upon which large numbers
OF cattle raised The country about ColOnia seems
capable OF prodigiOus agricultural development, while
the climate favorable most OF the products OF
the temperate climates, and the impression OF the com
mandeP that the principal prospective wealth OF the
country lies in agricultural industry than in graz
ng put under the present circumstances there DIS
advantage the United States commercial point OF
view naturally socks the shortest and most
direct routes 10 market good deal OF il would doubt.
less flow 70 the United States steam lines could be got
under way direct TO our country He very much DOUBTS
IL any other plan would promote American interests ia
mt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18
THE DOUBLE POISONING AT NORWICH.

MAYOR WALLER. or NEw-LONDoN. RETAINED BIZ
The sTArR-YEsTERDAY's INTERESTING EVI-
DRSCE.
NORWICH, Conn.,, July 17.-In the examina-
ton INTO the poisoning Of Cobb to-day, Cy-Attorney
Ripley was joined by State Attorney Waller, VINO WIZ
conduct the prosecution in the Superior Court.
After long argument Professor Doremus was per-
mtted to testify that he had examined Mrs Bishops
stomach and found enough arsenic and copper to cause
death Mr.. Waller claimed that this testimony was
essential as tending To show IN OtIve for poisoning
Cobb The theory OF the prosecution Is that Bishop ana
Mrs. Cobb were to eODe when both had been relleNeu
of their respective marital partners.
Vim. X. shew, druggist, testified to selling Bshof .
few cents worth of arsenic last Wntebut could not az
the date No cause was assigned for the purchase bt
shew supposed Bishop wanted to poison dog.
Arthur II. Brewer testified to conversation Win
Bishop two days after Cobbs DEATH when Bishop wished
to impart profound secret. Brewer. suspecting us
character refused hear &C. but took him TO several
prominent members OF the Masonic fraternity, each OF
them allowed Bishop to unburden his mind, as u.ey
were together In the Masonic Danquetng ball Inc ns
stipulated that they should not keep IL secreh sg
so doing they we're defeat the ends OF justice bnVS
then simply mentioned that he had bought few ecns
worth OF arsenic several weeks before but dd not s5
what or The other testimony was unlmportanL -
Ills expected that tomorrow testimony VIII toeSa a
upon character Of the relations existing DetWee1
two prisoners, Bishop and Mrs. Cobb.
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"a ROCKET IN ADVANCE"
GENERAL BUFFERS REPLY TO AN INVITATION TO
SPEAK AT A MAss-MEETING.

GENERAL BUTLER's REPLY TO AN INVITATION TO
SPEAK AT A MAss-MEETING.
The Nationals resolved last week to hold a
mass-meeting at the Cooper Institute some day the
present week. Let send up rocket In advance Of
the State Convention" said Mr. W. ii. Shupe. the
Editor of Tie AdoOcate. General Ewing was invited TO
address tine meeting but he declined on the ground that
he found 1t necessary to go at once TO Ohio. General
Butler was then invited. letter in reply from him
received yesterday. BY oversight Of the Generals
secretary probably the Generals signature Is lacking to
the letter. but comparison Of the letter with one re-
ceiyed from him fortnight ago, is believed 70 establish
its gepuineness. The letter is as follows:
Dr. H. U. Laurence.
My DEAR SIR: While the National party In New
YORK remains state OF DISCRIMINATION ana rupture
as NJ ppeafs be- coming 10 blows do not think
a. either proper prudent Ina 10 seem To adhere 10
one branch the other, take any part IN New YORK
until YOU can como together, or till the whole
matter Is setted Your coming State Convention ought
TO settle It, when you will pull together unedIy will
DO any thing 10 AID the cause but cannot aid
faction. / do this word iDYidiouSy. do not
know who Is right who is wrong and as man from
the outside cannot inquire and learn taois win SUM-
Gent accuracy 10 decide who Is right or who Is wrong
nor is IL my business decide. You viii see, therefore,
that L must decline your invitation TO speak, as snail
decline another invitation TO speak for Wnat seems To dc
an opposing party. am sure man OF your Intelligence
viii applaud this docisUn.
Washington, July Ii, 1873
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to furnish no ground for suspicion. door,
however leading into a beck ROOM suggested
further search aud opening s found In one OF tho rear
rooms the agent Ar. DaDney lying upon sofa and sn
Ierng nom headache and cbs. He, too, was very gno
rant and only knew that he rented the room from
neIghboring grocer. He only used it TO sleep IN that
was ALL There was little furniture IN the room ana
nothing at all to indicate that illegal lottery drawings
were made here twice day.
TIE FIGURES OF THE FRAUD.
have received from the Hon. Robert Hester,
of Elberton who fought vigorously in the Legislature
for the repeal of the Lottery Charter the following
synopsis reports made by the managers to the GOV
Of Georgia. t will be observed that no report was
made prior 10 April l. 1870 and none after April 1,
1879.
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Krsr 2. J. Cxynl oecupalOn and fOrm0r politIcs un-

KENT r. J. CxyIIJ Occupation and former politics I'M
MADDOX, GEORGE ". xvIII.,. real estate agent; Was
once a Radical Republican. Is now SOCIALIST Was
CLBGG. WILLIAM tNYiII), printer. Was RepuDIcan'
FULLY, THOMAS f. tXYlIID, engineer. Is president OF
the Machfnists' and Blacksmiths' Union IVES an
Anti-Tammany Democrat
McCAuLEY, 7 H. (XIX carpenter Was democrat cioi
WATKINS, RICHARD (XIX) Occupation and former pOh-
tics unknown ~,
LYNCH, HESRY CXTXJ Occupation and former politics
unknown.
BRoDEIucK. JOHN D. (Xx. plasterer. Is president OF
the PlasteTers Union Was a Democrat
HEAyEY. EDWARD Xxx }, plasterer. Was a Republican
Ennis, ROBERT iXXj, plasterer. Was Democrat:
BUTCHER, AEDREw (XXl), printer. Employed IN ihe
Advocate Office. Was Republican two years ago ana
Democrat last year. Says that he had position in
she Post Office, from which he removed on &C
count of supposed hostility b. President Hayes
FARRELL, MICHAEL lXXL), maemnisf. Represents the
Labor party IN tho National party. Was an Anti
Tammany Democrat.
Has held positions IN the Custom House ana POst
Office. Was Post Office Inspector, an oniee now In
possession OF Hugh Gardner.
FORTUNE. JOHN (XXIIId and XAIFth wards, tailor
Is president OF the TaIlOrs' Union. Was Democrat
LYMAN, WILLIAM Same wards), liquor dealer. Was
Democrat
politics unknown.
CONTRASTING DELEGATIONS.
Brown HOGH VIII, publisher of The Advocate. organ
OF the Posiiiyists in Hew-YOrk. Was Republican.
HENDERSON, g. L. Will, also publisher OF me Adpo-
cate. Was Republican
BENNETT. ID. NJ. VIIl, printer Of The Advocate was
TwoHT, DAVID J. vII), journalist Was Democrat
BUSH, CLARENCE VII) Occupation and former pOntics
wEEoa, MORRIS VII) Occupation and former politics
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ers in an unwccome moment but fortunately the week
opens with splendid nayng weather and they taking
advantages OF Il. Vegetation however. was s0rely ia
need OF ram, ns &c was suffering from protracted
drought.
The hay crop generally In excess Of last year. and
farmers arc not formerly about having
enough to keep the stock through Tie Wip:er. RI Is
also prof. c fruit promised far supply BAT It's fall
ing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS effect Of re May frost, probably.
That pest the pOutc-bug. which nas partially destmTed
the potato crop for the past four years nas appeared In
as strong forces last season. AID IS tacnS the ynes
with great yigor aud determination. fariDers now
seem 10 understand That Paris reen>is 'he most ecot-
I've exferu inator, ard nsing 10 with s1cce3s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18
CROPS IN THE NAUGATUoK EALLEX.

WATERBURY, Conn.,, July 15.-The stormy
Of last week aud the appearance on Saturday
night unsettled weather not prospects for
the farmers through the Valley who had large
quantity rye cut and lying in swaths. while fully
half the grass crop lay In small heaps abont the fields
ready TO DO spread out Friday morning, and after
making TO DO gathered In The rain caught the farm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18

Add to the above the reports made, for the years
preceding April. 1862 and following April, 1875 and it
will bring the receipts up to than 81 100000 And
yet the managers and trustees have not taken single
step toward the accomplishment Of the purpose for which
il was created namely, tho budingo Home for Ind
gent Widows aud Orphans Mr. Hester states that OF his
own knowledge Of the widows whom the lottery Is
"supportng" in Atlanta, literally begging for living
Were it not for the fear these have Of the man
agers says Mr. Hester, they would furnish facts that
would prove these reports to be ctiOns" There
is nothing so calculated to debase the public morality,
90 PROSTATE the pabo virtue and utterly destroy the
little Of honesty the breasts Of the humble poor
continued Mr. Hester, this lottery scheme
got up under the Of philanthropy and sheltered
beneath the cloak OF the hOnOed order Of Free Masonry
The very children who supposed to BIO the benei-
Charles OF the enterprise forced during their school
recess to assist in the public drawings Upon tho same
street as the sehoolroom and otteryrOOm, within If
teen feet Of their DOORS the door Of drinking
LOOM where frghtul orgies took place, and men were
beguled by liquor to buy tickets in the lottery These
carousas often Witnessed By the orphan scholars
There never was a need for such school The city has
ample provisions the education both Of her rich and
her poor. The system is complete, the teachers ell
Gent and the means plenty" at costs more money
10 the people OF this State 10 keep up this lottery" con-
cluded Mr. Hester, than to support the Executive De-
partmont OF Georgia Each Of the three managers
according their own report, received larger salary
to preside the turning Of the lottery wheel than did
tho Governor for presiding the destnies Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18

for the Turkish Government She has on board zOOOO
600 cartridges AZ 600 Tes. $4,000 sabrebay0nes ana
10000 scabbards the total value OF tho cargo Oeng
81 2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18
|, p1nH cARao FoR rnE TURKS.

EEw-HAvEE, Conn, July 17-To-morrow
morning the English r. Walker viii sail from
this port for ccnstantinopie with arms and ammunition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18

EICE.-Bertie, ago seven Ito auntie, who has
been staying on vsiJl" I'm glad you're going today,
anntte" Auntie-" Are you. my dearf And why a.
BeTfie-' because Claude says you're sure 10 give us
something" -lJudT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18

A Minnesota father, who has FIVE grown-up
daughters has sued the county lie claims that me- 10
deIce has been used court house for Ebe past ""
years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18
DELEGATES OF THE JoACHMsEN BRANCH.

The Joachimsen-Hanlon branch of the
National party elected delegates to the State Convention
last evening Among the representative men Of the
party chosen delegates last evening were eKJudge
p ]. Joaehimsen, Cornelius O'Rely. Marcus Hanlon,
william Haw jr. Daniel Feehy. William Lalor, David
J. Twohy Robert H. Sherman Thomas Graham Wilson
Mcdonald, James T. Oliver, Dennis Il. Hayes Jeremiah
J. DrscOil Dr. d. L. ID. Sheldon, w. II. Livingston,
Thomas LOesee. Colonel G.. T. Gardiner, Thomas Null
LADY, Theodore T. TOmnson. George LessDlnesse, John
McDermOtf. and Sinclair Movers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18
THE NETWORK NATIONALS.
A STORMY CONVENTION INDICATED.

A STORMY CONVENTION INDICATED.
MANY CONSISTING DELEGATIONS STEcEDENTs OF
THE sHUPE MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE
DREAMER BRANCH-GENERAL BUTLER DECLINES
TO sPEAK IN THIS CITY.
The National State Convention at Syracuse on
July 23 threatens to be stormy one, owing to the
number Of contrasting delegations. New-Iork alone
viii send four. An analysis of one of the
New-York delegations shows that the new party Is
drawing double tho number of voters here from tho
Democratic party that it does from the Republican
PARTY The Creamer branch of the National party
in this city met last evening, and Mr.. Creamer gave
his views on present political questions. General
Butler declined to speak at a mass meeting III tins
city.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-03-01
iSTARKISBORO.

ID. Ii. Orvis had the misfortune to
lose one of his Mexican ponies. Died
with the bots.
Edmund Wheeler while trying to tic
up vicious COW, was pushed against
the manger, breaking his left arm
above the elbow. Drs. Wheeler and
Kent set the bone. 1t is doing well.
The storm of the 22d instant blew a
perfect gale in Jerusalem; blowing
down chimnies, unroofing barns and
doing mischief generally. Old settlers
claim it to be the worst storm they ever
knew in this place.
Erwin Wheeler was caught out in
the storm OH the 22d. inst, and in try
ing to get to his mothers residence in
Jerusalem, the wind capsized his
sleigh, throwing him out, smashing
the sleigh, and after being dragged
some dozen rods he let go ofthe lines and
his horse left for q more congenial eli
mate. II was impossible for anyone to
stand on his feet, and Mr.. Wheele
found himself on q bender for the first
time in his life.
Last Friday night, as the hired
man of John Orvis was tying his cattle
in a stable, the sleepers were so much
weakened by decay that they broke
and let the cows down about three or
four feet below among the debris and
to the ground and suspended several
of them by the neck firmly; but by the
immediate aid of the man and others
they were relieved without severe in
jury. But had il been in the night he
would probably have lost all the cows
that broke through.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-03-01
RIPTON

During the severe storm of the 22d
inst, a barn belonging to j. Bent, and
containing hay, was moved nearly its
size from its foundations, and crushed
by the wind.
"A young man in town, while stand
ing still the other day, fell down and
sprained his wrist badly. Hurry up,
Albert, and get well in time to be mar.
ricd.
On the morning succeeding our last
severe storm, Mr.. Frank Powers, in the
employ of o. S. King, drew with sim
gle pair OF horses, two thousand and
eighty feet of boards, distance of two
miles and half with no road through
the wet, heavy, drifted snow, except
that made by one team lightly loaded,
which just preceded the one driven by
him.
Mrs. n. S. Plat had four nice hens
taken from her barn the night of the
10th inst. by party that crowded
through narrow stable window, for
getful of the fact that light snow was
falling that would help in the search
On the 22d inst, a search warrant was
procured,a and search of Frank Wings
premises brought to light portions OF
the fowls, so as to allow of identified
ton, and Mr.. Wing being called upon
by Justice Chandler, plead guilty ofthe
larceny of the property, and was fined
three dollars and costs, amounting to
some seven dollars.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-03-01

Many persons say "T haven't got the
Consumption" when asked TO cure their
Cough with Shiloh's Consumption Cure.
Do they not know that Coughs lead TO
Consumption and remedy that will
cure Consumption will most certain
ly and surely cure cough or any lnug
or throat trouble. We know It will
cure when all others fail. and our faith
in it is so positive that we will refund
the price paid if you receive no benefit.
Is not this fair proposition? Price
10 cts, so cts. and 81 90 per bottle. For
lame Chest, Back or Side, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. Price 25cts. For sale
by L. G.. Gale, Middlebury; j. E.
Young, Vergennes.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-03-01
WEYBRIDGE.

-Sleighing used up and mud plenty.
Every one has hard cold and gen.
orally sore throat.
Mrs. Polly Samson had severe at
tack of plcurisy, last week, but is
recovering.
Mrs. Twitchell's fever has develop
ed into severe case of crysipelas and is
now convalesccnt.
Your correspondent has in his pos
session an oleander tree belonging to
Miss Hattie Sturtevant, which is two
and one half years old; stands two and
one half feet to the highest point, and
was in full bloom eleven weeks age, and
which has on it at the present time
over two hundred and fifty buds and
several blossoms. Somebody having a
better one for its age will do well to
speak.
Our venerable and much esteemed
townsman, Mr.. Orange Brittcll, was
the recipient, last week, of q splendid
gold headed ebony cane, as an anniver-
sary present from his friends and rela-
tives, among whom is a daughter, Mrs.
David Huntly, of Appleton, Wis. 1t is
valued at fifty dollars. The head is
beautifully chased and bears the follow
ing inscriptions: "Orange Brittell,
Weybridge, VT, from Western friends.
1928 and 1884, Mr.. Brittell is now
seventy-seven years ofage and was mar
ried to Miss Mary Ann Brainerd of this
town in 1928, just fifty years before
receiving this valuable present; valu-
able not only for what it is really
worth in currency but as a token of
remembrance and respect. Mr.. Brit
tell appears highly pleased and is a it,
tie difiident about the daily use of it.
but his many friends here will be
happy to overlook anything that might
appear like putting on airs, knowing it
TO be inconsistent with his natural
make up, and wish him much joy in its
use, trusting il may support his totter-
ing body yet these many years among
us.
The grand war drama which is TO
be held here OH Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings, March and Z, at the NJ.
L. church, forms the topic of conversa-
ton among us. Preparations are 90
ing OH briskly and every effort will be
made to make II satisfactory to all that
ibNoi Nith
Credit is due TO the army post here for
their labor and time spent and the
object which they have in view by
the erection of a town soldiers mon
ument. The drama is to be brought out
on two evenings, but will be complete
on each. 1t is somewhat lengthy, but
will be interspersed with appropriate
music between scenes, and several bat
tie scenes occur which will make it in
teresting to all. The tickets are sold at
the extreme low price of twenty-five
cents, children under ten, fifteen cents,
thus placing it within reach of all.
The object of this drama is one that
makes it duty really for all townsmen
to attend, and we are assured that the
character of the whole is such as TO rem
der it unobjectionablc TO any one.
Come one, como all.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-03-01
County News.
NEW H1IEN.

Mrs. Eliza Mcacham accidentally
fell last Sunday morning, and il is
feared, fractured her hip.
There was social party at the
Partch House, Tuesday evening, under
the direction of f. Warren.
The winter term of the Beeman
Academy closes next week. The week
will be occupied with examinations.
My. Francis belong, Esq. was
considerably injured last week by being
thrown out of a wagon.
DIR. Kidder, of Vergennes, gave bis
lecture on popular Humbugs,n in the
town hall, on Friday evening. The
tendance.
Large additions of students from
out of town are reported at the Beeman
Academy next term. Mr.. Simpson
made q visit to Cornwall last week, and
reports very encouraging success.
Mrs. T. r. Barton, as celebration
of her seventy-sixth birthday, last Mon
day, invited TO her house the members
of her class in the Sunday school
About twenty were present. After a
short time spent in social intercourse
and instrumental and vocal music, Mrs.
Barton addressed her class as follows:
"My very dear scholars - am fully
aware that the time of my departure is
near at hand. ] have tried to fight the
good fight of faith; thenceforth there is
a crown of glory laid up for me, and
for all who love His appearing. For
you, dear scholars, have been instant
in season and out of season, striving to
bring you nearer and nearer to God.
have had great pleasure in giving you
instruction from Gods blessed word,
though ii has been done in great weak
ness. When moved here thirty-two
years ago last fall took charge of
class of ten scholars. Soon they in
creased to thirty. After some years the
superintendent thought my class was
too large and divided it. Again there
were additions until the number arose
to thirty or more, and remained so I'M
til 1859, when was taken sick and not
able to attend church for two years
and ten months. Again L was restored
land entered upon the work with the
greatest pleasure, and most of my pre-
cious scholars came back to me, and in
few months my class numbered thir-
ty, and has been in n fourishing state
ever since. In this period there has
been over fifty hopeful conversions.
There have not been conversions enough.
If | had been as faithful as | should
have been, perhaps every soul in my
class would have been converted. Now
there are two out of Christ. MAY God
convert their precious souls, and hope
we shall all be prepared to join the gen
cral assembly of the first born of God
in heaven. think God has given me
the best class in the Sabbath-school, and
love your eternal interest, and thank
you heartily for your good attention in
the study of the blessed Bible, and hope
we shall all be prepared to behold its
sacred mysteries unfolding through the
boundless ages of eternity"
After the address an interesting pray
er meeting was held, after which they
seated themselves at table really laden
with rich dainties furnished by the
members of the class.