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southerly or southeastery winds. When the Rem
forth and St John crews rowed Mt Lachine eight
years ago line OF canal boats was placed where
the booms now are. Tor similar purpose. That
plan was found to be failure
The many excursion steamers that Will be on
hand with their thousands OF passengers TO witness
the race will DE compelled to anchor outside or to
the southwark of the booms Here they Will be out
OF mischief Just opposite the start and finish a
stand capable Of seating six or seven thousand
persons has been erected and every provision
seems to have been made by the Montreal CON-
mittee having charge Of the event TO pleasantly
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accommodate the crowds expected to be present
to good signt seeing positions Courtney's quarters
are not far the starting point, as will be
by the map OF the course.
Lake ST Louis is about three miles long, and the
shore Is indented with many small reaches OF
water. highway runs its entire length, on which
the thirty forty houses that make up the village
OF Lachine are situated Nine tenths OF these
houses belong to residents OF Montreal who sum-
mer OH the banks Of the ST. Lawrence. Numerous
trees mark the outlines OF the road. The two
hotels in the place near the wharf The river
at this point Is five miles wide.
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The course over which the Championship Scull-
ers Race between Courtney and Hanlan will be
rowed to-day Is on the st. Lawrence River, at
Lachine near Montreal At this point long. ir-
regular cove makes It's way out on the side OF the
river, which IS called Lake st. Louis This stretch
OF water is a favorte place for Canadian oarsmen,
thought is frequently rough. and during the month
OF October stir breezes for days in succession often
times make 1t impossible Tor shell rowing. When
1t Is calm the course is possibly as fair as any In
that section OF the Dominion The current OF the
river runs pretty steadily two or three miles an
hour, ana numerous eddies are reported to be
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TROTTING AT ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS. Oct l. 1878.
Bad weather again intcrfcred with the trotting TO-
day Tue first the FREQ Tor all stations
81, 500 divided. One heat waA rotted In almost u
hurricane. Bouesotter taking the heat In 2:25x,
woodiord Mambrino second. SCOTS Thomas third.
Hopeful sucn appeared aud made one Trial 20 beat
tho time Of Rarus. and trottsd tho mile without
SKIP 2:l5A torrent OF thcn fell, completely
flooding track and atting emu TO tho for
day. Tho stallion Sili be finished TO
Hopeful aud Raras continue their trots Tor fast
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-02
SALE OF IMPORTED CATTLE.

A large and Important ssao Of Jersey and Guernsey
COWS and noifsrs, imported by Edward Pnrip Par
sons Fowler OF tho Island OF Jersey aud s.uthamp-
ton, England, viii be made at public auction to-mor-
row, at eleven O'Clock, a. kaapp's stables o. and
3 seventh avenue, between Eleventh aad Twelfth
streets The ot comprises thirtyiour head Of choice
animals, which are nov on exhibiton. rhis herd
was shipped on board the steamship Sorrento. which
lait England on the 1871 uiL
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TROTTING IN CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco, Oct /, 1873
Al San Joso to-day, IN the 1921 class race. Abe
Ellington In shroc straight heats. beating Doty
and CoquotIe. Time, -2:25z-2:Az
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sCULLEGs' RACE ON THE THAMES.

uAwDoN BEATS CANNON OVER TnR PuTSEY
20 MoRrLAKE COURSE.
[BY CABLE 10 THE HERALD.1
LONDON, Oct I, 1878.
boat race for f2oo took place to-day on the
Thames between Cannon and Hawdon. rho course
was from Pulney 10 Mortlaks Hawdon MAS tho
winner beating Cannon Wy iour lcngths.
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YACHTING MOLE.

sioop Gsnia. A-Y.C., Mr. Person. from Nov York,
passed tho HERALD Telegraph station a. Wholesome,
L. L.. last evening. Tor Port Jefferson.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
MINOR DIsrarcT xorBs

Cleaned stshs Comnissionsrs Ohass.
Water Registrar Coz has recommended that
the service-pipes on the line Of Fourteenth
street, which Is now being paved, BE- taken up
and reisid with galvanized Iron.
A communication from the Corcoran Fire
Insurance Company, P. A. Darneille and b.
Chambers, asking . reduction In the as,css-
ment Of certain personal property, has been
referred TO the District-Attorney for an opinion.
Tho Health oficer and bis department will
take charge Of their new quarters, on Four
and.a.half streot, adjoining tho Columbia
building, to-day, the arrangements for their
reception having been completed yesterday
afternoon.
The Health Officer called attention to the
dilapidated, dangerous, and filthy condition Of
premises No. 422 Pcnnsylvania avenue, which
are used as q sort OF rendezvous for idle boys
and tramps at night. The matter has been
referred to the Inspector OF buildings for ex.
animation and report.
The Commissioners have accepted, with
regret, the resignation Of DR.. Robert Rey-
burn rs member Of the Board Of Trustees
Of Public Schools, and yesterday afternoon
appointed DR.. q. W. Samson to the vacancy.
The new trustee Is son Of DR.. Samson, for
merly president Of Columbian University. Mr..
Henry Polkinhorn was rendered the position,
but declined In favor Of DR.. Samson.
Wator-mains are now being laid in the fol.
lowing localities South side Of Q street, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets northwest
west side of Sixth street, between l and L
streets southwest; centre Of + street, between
Third and Four.and. .a-half streets southwest
centre Of F street, between Second and Four
aud-a-half streets southwest; east side Of
Thirteenth street, between aud Riggs streets
northwest; centre of d street, between First
and Second streets southeast.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
THE TOURNAMENT.
Additional Arrangements-Mercb VIII
will Close their Stores.

auuitionnl arrangements-Mercba who
will Close their Stores.
The executive committee having charge of
tho arrangements Tor the tournament at Den-
ning's, on tho 27th inst, met last evening.
The committee on suspension Of business,
consisting of John 8. Miller, W. $. Hoge, John
A. Baker. Jackson Yates, Thomas ]. S. Perry,
E. Z. White, Alfred Middleton, Andrew Saks,
aud S. Kstzcnstein, will wait on the merchants
and business men Of tho city for the purpose
Of closing their stores, and it is also suggested
that the hotels and business houses display
their flags on the occasion.
Twenty-Five knights have already entered
JarbOe, Thomas Clagett, Hal Sasscr r. W.
Hereford, W. I. Brooke. A. p. Hill jr James
W. Whalon. Horace Bailey. Charles White,
DIR. C. A. Smith, William B. Pierce. John s.
Miller, Charles Clagett, William Clagett,
Worthngton Bowie, d. Derry, c. L. Wright,
John E, Daseman, Charles 5. Grayson, Henry
Bailey, William P. Brooke, Lyon Rogers D.
Gwynn, Harry Deyrics, aud P. Griffin.
Arrangements have been made through Mr.
Pumphrey to keep the horses Of the knights at
half rates. Knights will therefore leave their
horses at the aboye-uamt stables and report
at the National Hotel on Thursday evening, at
eight o'clock.
There will be meeting Of the general com.
| mttec at the National Hotel at eight o'clock
this evening.
The following ng.named merchants Of this city
In spirit Of cooperation with the citizens
tournament committee In their laudable object
of raising funds TO be applied to the relief OF
the yellow fever sufferers, have agrecdtO close
their respective places oil business at twelve
o'clock IN. on Friday, the 9Th of September
instant, the day Of the tournament: Bar.
bour Y Hamilton, browning q Middleton, N
II. Shea, J. c. ErgoOd & Co, S. c. Hill & Co,
John Keyworth, n. S. MetIger * Bro, Frank
Hume, Beall * Baker, J. u. Bryan i Bro.,
jackson Brothers * Co., L. +. White, G. T.
Kennedy, D. W. Reed " Sons, q. q. Cornwell
ID. NJ Ram, Schafer & Clary, Hill & Duvall
John A. Baker, {. Boyd Barrett, j. +. SauneI
< Co.. y. 4. Pool * Co., Beayeus y Shaw
| Thompson & Co, John J. Jett, William c.
Gregg BIcdler & Co., William 5. lIogc, Spindle
Il Co, Hewitt..& Strang, Il, EiUhon, Miller &
| Yeager, Perry x Brother, George J. johnson
l.. G.. Davis, J. W. Colley, William y. Dalton
Taylor X Hufty, Broadhead q Co., +. u. May
| * Co, James Y Davis Sons, Wilett & Ruod,
| B. Robinson & Co.. W. VI. Shuster & Sons, J
W. Boteler & Bro, J. +. Ellis q Co.. Metzerott
& Co.. Mitchell & Martin, II. o. Towlcs Wm
u. Noses, A. C. Shuster, WIN. A. Yates 4 Co.
d. f. W. Carter, ). Heller, joseph B. Heller
Theodore Fiebus, WIN. $. Mitchell, b. Silver,
berg II. L. Strasborgcr Wash B, Williams
Frances Prott Geo. X. Petty John K. Maho
noy, Roman 4 Cox, and W, II. Beall.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
The Pollcenen's Picnic.

lho picnic at the Schuetzsn Park yesterday
hiternooh aud evening" under the auspices Of
the Metropolitan Police, was grand success.
AT least $500 persons were in attendance and
upward Of 5000 tickets were sold feature
OF the affair was the twelve-mlle walk by Mr.,
W: II: Crawford, the wcllkuown pedestrian, of
this city He succeeded in covering the dis.
tance In Oh. 2m. i6s His fastest mils WA,
walked In SIN. 22s Lirutcnants Kelly and
johnson, Detectives MoDevitt, McEfrvsh, aud
Voss, Sergeants johnson, Trunnell, aud Acton,
and Prlvates Miller, Shilling, German, aud
safiel, assisted by many other members of the
force, were untirng In their efforts to mako
everything pleasant for their visitors. Tho
spinning; Jenny" and Tefroshment stands do.
mated half their gross receipts, and IL Is esti-
mated that the yellow.foyer fund will be ben
eassd BY tho picnic about 1000
National Republican., 1878-09-19
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITr NOTES.
miscellaneous matter on third mage.


For Georgetown news sec third page.
About q quarter 10 seven o'clock last
evening some articles In the sbow.window of
Mrs. c. Kings store. No. 922 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, caught fire from the gas, and damage
TO the extent of $50 was done. The flames
were cxtinguished by the employees of the
store.
cornelius Carter, who was arrested while
endeayorinR to sell clock last Tuesday even.
ing, was tried In the Police Court Yesterday
The clock was identified by Mr.. W. s. O'Ncal
as his property, and, as it was proven to be
Carter's second Ofiensc he was sent to iail In
default of $500 bonds.
Great day at tho wonderful revival at
Foundry Church. To-day, at half.past nine,
Pentecostal Mt eleven, Rev Mr. Wilber, the
Indian preacher, who has come 1000 IN lies TO
this city from the far West, will preach
Don't fail to hear the Indian preacher. At
half-past twelve, social at two, salvation at
Lalfpast seven, great revival, conducted BY
the young evangelist. Revival service after
the sermon.
There Is no abatement in the great revival
at Foundry Church. Great crowds flock TO
every service flling tho church to It's utmost
capacity. All.day revival meetings are to be
held 10 day. Tho young evangelist is to be
assisted by the Indian preacher, Rev. Mr..
Wilber, who Is one Of the powerful preachers
OF tho far West. Don't fail to hear the Indian
preacher at eleven q. m. Sermon is to be
followed by revival service, conducted by the
young evangelist
National Republican., 1878-09-19
THE SCPTIIL TIE,
Marriage OF Mr.. William NJ. Bass and Miss
Rosallne Hart.

marrihGe OF mr. william VI. lass and Miss
Rosaline Hart.
large gathering Of the friends of both
parties assembled at the Jewish Temple. on
Eighth street, between II and streets north
west, yesterday afternoon, to witness the nur.
tials of Miss Rosaline, daughter Of Mr.. A. Hart,
wei! known in this city, and Mr.. William NJ.
Bass, Of Lafayette, Ind. The bride was at.
tired in an organdic gauze, made in princesse
style, with court train, weddng.yeil of lace,
mounted by coronet of orange blossoms Mrs
Hart, mother Of tho bride, wes attired In black
gros.grain silk, trimmed with point lace, and
wore diamond jcwelry. Miss Pauline Hart
appeared to advantage in an organdie gau2e
tastefully trimmed with Valcncienncs lace,
droOps OF gros-grain ribbons, and flowers, Her
Jewels were diamonds. Miss Bass, sister of the
groom, received the compliments of her friends
for tasty dressing She also wore an organdie
gauze, neatly trimmed with laco and flowers
Pearls were her favorite Iewelry. Mrs
BuCharach, the brides aunt, was reiplendeut
in black silk, diamond and jet jewelry. The
services were performed IN the solemn and
impressive manner peculiar to tho Hebrew
iaith, ana the friends Of the couple were will.
ing witnesses TO its contamination. Al its
conclusion the happy pair returned 10 the resi-.
dencc Of the brides father, where from eight
TO ten p m. they held a reception, Their
friends avsiIcd themselves Of the opportunity
10 extend their congratulations and wish them
shAPpy aIG prosperous voyage through life.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, COMMERCE
ANn IITRI.IC CMONkS-DlREl.EORYO OF PIR

Hr HlbhHah RAmFFSb N FSh
iiy order Of III. Ercellcncy the M!nsterof TIL. de-
parlment i Is advertised that t,,s Direc9ry receive,
ihe capital q the Empire in the trns and conditions
TiHt|Ths proposals will be presented in closed
letter until O'clock the AFTERNOON OF the day OF
oss yes e IN ii e n N s g
ture, and ip London Paris and Washington, at the
enSSopes ,haS snS contain 1ss pTSpusIs documents
that will iesy their fitness for The service that they
Thrl-NG one can concur without having pIeyl.
s of S rreSrv IN london or IN IN asS s
the egntlQns al owe indicated, caution, in money
corr sponding amount in foreign motley :ttSO iiS.'
0Dl francs. or eSpD 10 gold.
foarlh-1'he object OF the concurrence will be only
term Of the privilege. That In no case can exceed B
Ing whatever may he transitory, Will be. without any
discrepancy or mobilization. tho5s proposed BY the
lions, which viii be dIstrbutcd sepIrS ey In the d.
Tcctory Of the Pubic Works and the abOye mentioned
Tnh All the proposals viii bo opened IN this city,
viii declare on them within i days Of thai date,
sixth-WIen tue choice 9fIhe proposal Is made the
siry lor the pre- erred propOser to only the men.
Toned general condition. which will be entered ~ a
COMPETENT book OF the DEPARTMENT OF Agriculture
For greater facility each pToposer who resides out OF
Rio de Jrneir1, must constitute in IN, city and with
TO sign tie general conditions In case the prchrence
soyenth-Ths proposer who, amer having received
communication Of tie acceptance Of bis proposals. TO-
iu,es to sign the referred COndons Mil forfeit the
caution III the benefit OF the National Treasury.
Eighth-Ths government res urYVs the right to an
nui tho competiiicn within the period liked by
clause j, 10 decide upon the Proposals that were pre-
secuted
ISIS NJ BUAHQuE DE MACEDO,
sclglt Chlet the Directory.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
Tho Lnn.llnr.r IuIr

The attendance at the fair at Leesburg yos.
terday was large Over two thousand specta.
tors including exhibitors Joined in the general
throng, and gave evidence Of their approcIa.
ticn by their continued stay. The exhibition
yesterday was the finest ever given in the an
nails OF the association since the war. Mr..
Washington Haines, formerly of this citv Dis.
played fine collection OF Durhams that
attracted the attention of all conpoisseuIs,
Beef cattle in fine condition were well repr..
sented as were sheep, hogs &c. Exhibitor,'
Hall was crowded with the fair ladies of Ills
section, and there was great interest in the
domestic exhibits, A large tent was erected,
in whiGh refreshments were sold for the benefit
of the Presbyterian Church, under the charye
Of Judge Ball, assisted by a number of ladies,
The principal trottimg race, free for all, will
take place today-three best in dye-com.
menClng at two o'clock.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
An USEM ESTS.
National Theatre-Bufialo Bill.

Tonight buffalo Bill" appears for the first
time here in his highly successful drama of
The Red Right Hand written for him by
Colonel Ingrahaul. 1t abounds In sensation
from the rise 10 the fall Of the curtain, and
BILL" of course, being the principal figure is
sure TO appear to the great advantage he is so
we'll fitted to sustain. Tho rest Of the char.
actcrs will be sustained by his company, who
have already proved equal to the task of rep.
rcsentng TO the life the parts allotted to them.
The Indian festivities at the close OF the per-
formance each night possess great interest,
while at the same time Buffalo Bill's skill as
maTksman is shown to great advantage.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
The Fire Commissioners.

The Board Of Fire Commissioners met last
night, Commissioners Collins and Bacon pres
ent. Applications for positions in the depart
ment were received from James p. Dement,,
Thomas Boucher, J. II. Fletcher. Charles p.
nounGed that he had received communication
from Mr.. Hume, notifying the board of his
resignation and giving his reasons therefor
The board then went into executive session to
try charges against a member Of the depart.
ment.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
Fauquier White sulphur Springs.

A large party Of Wa,hingtouians is going to
Warrenton and to the Springs tomorrow, on
invitation Of the proprietor, to see the drives,
the spring, the brick and mortar, the people,
the lots, the beautiful grounds attend the
meeting Of stockholders, lunch on roast pig and
saddle OF mutton, aud enjoy themselves as only
those who enjoy the hospitality of Warrento.
mans can appreciate. A number Of our prom
inent physicians and business men will be
there. Many Of our best citizens are looking
TO this famous old resort as ahording 10 them
permanent summer homes
National Republican., 1878-09-19
B.ISE- UILL.

The National Lose IA Game by "stopping
Over" in Daltlmore-scOre 7 to 3.
The National remained oyer In Baltimore
yesterday to play another game with the
Waverly, but We're not So successful as the
preceding day, for the home team scored
seven runs, while "our boys" only placed three
to their credit. The following is summary
Of the contest:
National Republican., 1878-09-19
Amusemonts and Excursions.

CosiQuE-Variety performance.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-Buhalo Eli Troupe.
Metropolitan rolico picnic, for the benefit Of yol.
low fever sufferers at the Schuctzcu Park.
Steamer Mary Washington leaves Seventh street
wharf for Mount Vernon at ton a. M, returning at
four p. In.
Forty miles for ten conts. The City Of AleSan.
dria leaves Seventh street wharf at hafpast eleven
:. m, returning at three p. m.
One hundred miles for ton cents Steamer Mary
Washington leaves foot Of Seventh street at 10 a. H.
returning at AS p. m. Moonlight excursion in tho
evening.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
New advertisements.
THE FLO De JANEIR0
GAS ILLUMINATION.

ny order OF the Brazilian Legation at waShinrtOn,
tho undersigned make' publ that the Imperial gov
Of RIO de JAnelro the present contract expiriis In
March next The propOs ilS, addressed to the Envoy
Extraordinary and ster lenputentiary of Ilraz
must he sent until o'clock In tho afternoon OF the ist
day OF December neNl to the brazilian Gem
eral, " broadway. New York, where Copies OF the
general conditions aud specifications referred to In the
fourth clause be obtained, well US any infornln-
ton In relation To til matter.
NEW YoRK, Sept. ., LIS. - -
SALVADOR DE MESDONCA.
Brazilian Consul-GengTnl
National Republican., 1878-09-19

foG upward Of thirty years Mrs Wlnslow's sooth
Ing syrup has been used Tor children. 1t CoFTecIs
acidity Ol The stomach, relieves wind collie regulates
the bowels, cures dysGntGry and dlarThua, whether
Arising from tee!hing or other causes. An old and
Wsll-tried remedy. " csnu bottle.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
The ARKANSAW TRAMP.
Cohen's Trial In the Police Court
Yesterday.

Judgment Is suspended and He is Released
on Giving Bonds-Arms Issued TO the Po-
iIco-The Mob not Allowed to Meet
at the Capitoi-A Meeting al
the City Hali-A strike TO
be Incited To-Day.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
Indications

For New England and the Middle Atlantic State,
stationary or slightly higher pressurcs; slightly
Bower temperatures; westerly winds, and clear OF
Sartly cloudy weather
National Republican., 1878-09-19
Theatre Conique.

The bill offered at the Comique this week is
very fine, and no one should fail to attend.
Several noted speciality artists appear, in addi-
ti0n 10 the regular troupe.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
Totals s2lgDlIT Totals.

iOn's' 49, 90 - ''I iNt"'s'''' ~ - :" !" ~
The following nine will play the National u
game this afternoon, at 4;l5 o'clock, for the
benefit Of the yellow fever suhcrors: GreaSon,
p.; Jennings, Z. Lehman, b.; O'BriUn, 2b. !;
lIoush, 3b. Doyle, 5. 5; Wall, !. e. Linney,
c. f.; and Pierce, 7. The Reds" will have
to work to beat this nino, as it is composed OF
stroug players.
dAMEH ELSEWHERE YESTERDAY.
Buffalo, n, Y buffalo, 0; Providence, L.:
Troy, \. Y.-MAHchssters l3; Haylnakers, 3.
Albany, y. Y.-Albanys, II; Uticas, 3.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
Yational 9epublitaa.
Arrival Of Passenger Trains.

At BALTIMORE AND ONO DEPOT, NEW JERSEY AVE
SUE AND sTREET.
Nurhrp. FSvnirp.
s510 st. Louis a Cln. eI si:sn, Rait,more recon.
et:QU, Phila & y. Y. es. go Baltlm ore accom-.
e7:O, Chico 4 Plttsg ex. son n Y, Phil 4 Hos er.
Sd. baltimore and way SOS, Piedmont, strashu,g,
stations. Winchester, Fred ok
-, Fred. nc. Met br'ch,)I Hngerstown. Point Of
~ Baltimore, Annapolis Rocks & way statlunS
express ssy7, baltimore accom-.
eS, Nartinshurg and IIa. f1:ON, baltimore cErres-
Gerriown nc. metro s1:lS Baltimore 4 way sta
- pOliai branch) lions.
slGS, Baltimore accom-, $500 On cago & 81 Louis,
I!so baltimore express 'gl7, NY. PhiI. q Boston
express.
TArrive daily. Others sundays excepted.
~ For the time OF departure OF trains, SEQ advsr.
tsenienis elsewhere
National Republican., 1878-09-19
CITY ITEMS.

THE people have been so much imposed upon by
several worthless sarsnparillaS that We are glad 10
be able 70 recommend preparation which can be
depended on as containing the virtues Of that In.
valuable medicine and Is worthy OF tho public con-
fidencc. DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla cures when any
thing cure the diseases that require IN altera.
tive medicine.
National Republican., 1878-09-19
Ie contest I:

The National will play the Waverly to.mor.
row afternoon, at !:l5 o'clock, on the National
grounds.
The game yesterday on the National grounds
between tho Eagle aud Mutual resulted as fol.