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THE METROPOLIS.
Death of a British Blonde.

National Associated Press TO the Star.
NEW York, Nov 14.-Miss Amy Sheri-
dan. whose death yesterday was announced
by cable, will be remembered as one of the
Lydia Thompson Troupe of English Blondes.
She was a woman Of unusual physical
strength and vigor, and was very tall and
large. AS an actress, she had respectable
but not very high rank.
A Vanderbilt will witness.
The Vanderbilt will contest was resumed
yesterday by counsel for opponent COM
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The Case of Alderman Kelly Gone
tn the .TurV.

In the case of the United States VS..
Alderman J. ]. Kelly, in the U. s. Court,
on the charge of procuring illegal voting,
the arguments of counsel were concluded
this morning, and after the charge of the
Judge the jury went out at 11:45 o'clock.
After remaining ont one hour they ad-
journed for dinner, to convene again at 2:15
d. m.
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Sheriff,s APPOINTMENT t..

sheriff-elect George Weber has appointed
the following gentlemen as his Riding Dep
uties: For the Western Precinct, Mr.. Mar
tin Herrell; for the Eastern Precinct, Mr..
Thomas Long.
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Chicago Commercial Convention
National Press Association to the Star

National Press Association to the Star.
CHICAGO, Nov. 14.-The Commercial Con-
vention convened yesterday morning and
adopted the majority report, which urges
the completion of the Texas and Northern
Pacific Railroads at an early date, de-
nounces the extortionate rate of the only
transcontinental line now existing, calls
for The establishment by the Government
of steamship lines and provides for the ap-
pointment of a committee to present these
matters to Congress. The Convention then
adjourned sine die.
CHICAGO, Nov 4.-Newspapers here,
with perhaps the exception of the Inter
Ocean. denounce the action of the Com
mercial Convention in appealing to Con-
gress for subsidies for railroad and steam
ship lines.
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The Courts.

COMMON PLEAS.
Ulrich against Ulrich. This is petition
for divorce, and was brought by the hus-
band on the ground of abandonment In
progress.
PROBATE
Peter Hahn was appointed administrator
of .Margaretha Mundorf. Personally, ST.
100.
POLICE.
Drunkenness-John Dugan and Michael
Conlan, So each; Ollie Parker, 30 days;
Mary Ryan, 5000; John Lohry, 10 days;
Maggie Beresford, continued to December
14th
Disorderly Conduct-Joseph Larkin and
VIM. Brown, 5000 each; Mary WEIGH and
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Ger that the steamship reported passing that
Station disabled is now heading toward
Norfolk.
CHICAGO Nov. 14.-Milwaukee news is re-
ceived here of the laundering of the schoon-
er James r. Bentley off Forty-mile Point,
Lake Huron. The vessel is total loss;
crew safe. The vessel is valued at SIT 900,
insured for$12,000. She had cargo of rye
valued at $4,000.
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Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued since our last report:
Frank Kottmann and Lizetta Erdhaus.
Leo Greulich and Lena Kramer.
VIM. Hannaum and CESSNA A. Sprung.
L. f. Lincoln and Mary l.. Schultz.
&c. Vanpel and Wilhemina H. e. Kruse
James Austin and Catherine Hornig.
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As to the Southern Policy.

The published statements affecting the
Presidents views on the Southern question
seem to have been exaggerated in both di-
rections. The fact appears to be that the
Administration has decided upon no new
steps, but that the President is thoroughly
in earnes, in his intent to protect United
S ates ci liens when their rights are vio-
lated, irrespective of their political faith
Fred. Douglass ON the Policy.
Mr. Fred. Douglass, U. S. Marshal of the
District, said yesterday in reply to ques.
tion as to what he thought would be the
result of the new departure of he Admin
istration in dealing with the South: Most
salutary. | think the South itself will see
erro,s and correct them. 1t will, | be-
lieve, find out that solid South is dan.
gerous even to itself when secured by dis.
franchsing freedmen. 1t will, | believe,
after learning the lesson be ready to grant
equal rights to all"
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Collector Woodcock, of the Nashville
(Tenn.) District, telegraphs Commissioner
Raum that on the night of the 9th inst. his
special deputies in Jackson County seizec
and DIES royed five illicit distilleries con
tanning four copper stills, with the usual
quantities of tubs. beer singlings, malt,
meal, corn and some whisky. Seven il.
licit dislillers were arrested and bound
over
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WASHINGTON CITY.
Don't Let This Happen Agail

UOht Leu i MS HfHppUH AS aHMs
National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE annual re-
port of the Independent Treasury Division
shows that the expenditures from the con-
tingent fund amounted to about $27 900, out
of the $50 600 apprOpriated
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BOARDING.

DOARDING - Desirable front rooms, southern
Is exposure, with board in private family, at
1s3 West Sixth street; pleasant location; reference
l2yit
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REWARD.
500 Reward.
SOCIETY NOTICES.

TT P-DAMON LODGE MEETS EVERY FRI
n DAY Evening at southwest corner Central
avenue and Eighth street. Nights for conferrlng
Ranks-P ge Rank. I'd Friday; Esquire Rank, sd
Friday; Knight Rank (Amplifiedl 4th Friday.
ocd-Ftf H. C. POWERS X. Of R. and s.
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FOR SALE.

TOR SALE RAILROAD TICKETS = North
East, South and West. cheaper than the cheap
est and lunch thrown in. J. SULLIVAN, l44
Vine at FRENCH CAFE. nol43t
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v,OR sALE-sEWING MACHINES-of all
kinds new and second hand, cheap; also re-
pairing, at 5l9 Central avenue. VIM McFEE
nOS-tf
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<-,---ssse..,. FOR SALE-Pianos & Organs-From
3all the best makers in the land at as
H$ v'tonishing low prices. Warranted for
ten years Pianos for rent at from s. to s25 per
quarter, at BRlTTING Il BRO. s Piano and Organ
Depot corner Fifth and Plum streets. oc2l-3Ot
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HATS. GAPS, &c.

yHOR HATS CAPS, AND FURS go to ]. H.
II Truman, GAP Race street, near Findlay Mar
fet. A fine assortment always on hand.
ocSTu, ,Th&S34t
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NV MANIFESTATIONS custom taiIors-
w Situation w1nted January 1st by a hrstclass
custom coat or general cutter; can furnish best OF
Boston references Address WALLACE S. NOUL-
TON Biddeford Maine. 123t
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WANTED - SITUATION - In q wholesale or
w retail store to be asaleSDov. by boy 16 years
old. Address HARRIS MEY iRS, $40 Sixth street
1D3t
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THOR SALE OR RENT-FARM-A fruit farm OF
IS acres: good house of rooms. all out build
ings complete, 6 miles from the city. Low terms to
a responsible party Apply to C. V. LEWIS, this
office no2
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GREENWICH, CONN, Nov, I4-The cOckinB
main between New York and Connections
was won by the latter by one battle, tho
score standing: New York 6, Connecticut I.
Each side showed II fowls at weights from
pounds 6 ounces to pounds IL ounces.
for 800 each battle, and $500 the odd fight
through the main.
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VXIANTED - SITUATION - By a good cook,
w laundress, house girl, nurse and seamstrcss,
city or country; good reference. % Arch street.
12-3t
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

VXTANTED-SITI'A 'ATION-By good girl to do
w general housework in small family. Call
nj AZ East Fourth street. l2-3t
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TED-SlTUATION-F:, :,st-class cook; will
w assist with washing and ironing, good refer
ence. Please call at 126 w. Front street. 12-3t
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MISCELL LANEOUS.

A TTENTION LADIES KID OR PEBBLE
IA SIDE LACED SHOES, 81 70 pair. Button
Shoes s.. warranted Gust m made, at Branch Shoe
Store. No. 1856 Central ave ue near II fifth street.
nc2l -l0tTn St&Tu
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Russia Gives WAY.

At last the Russian Government recedcs
from the position which II has so ohstinately
maintained There is to be n congress OF the
powers To consider the peace treaty between
Russia and Turkey; and preliminary con-
ference tn make the arrangements for this
congress Is to meet in Berlin.
This is n decided victory for England. II
shows that the presence of the British iron
clads near Constantinoplc gives TO England
a solid military advantage such as has not
generally been appreciated; and 1t throws
light on the nature Of those Interior British
designs on account Of which, as has been de-
clared in the House of Lords. Lord DERBY
felt himself constrained to resign from
the Ministry, but which he could not at
present properly reveal Respecting these
designs no direct revelation has yet been
made from any quarter; and yet, as we see,
they are sufficient, and the power of Eng
land TO execute them is sufficient to bring
the Russian Government to terms without
the necessity of striking blow.
We conjecture that the essential part OF
the British plan must have been the seizure
of the Dardancles; that this would have
constituted the next act in the drama
and that Russia saw herself powcrlcss to
prevent It, Having occupied that vantage
ground, England could remain quiet with
out any need OF great additions to
her military expenditures. since TO
keep her ironclads there would cost her
little more than to keep them in her own
naval stations; while Russia, on the other
hand, would be compelled for an indefinite
period to maintain her forces on war foot
ing while she would not be able to gain any
of the possible advantages Of an actual war.
1t is evident that it is something as
real and as potent as this which has forced
Russia to yield to the English demands, and
to take the first step toward submitting the
treaty OF San Stcfano to the revision OF the
interested powers.
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Our Absurd NAVY.

Mr.. THOMPSON, HAyEss Secretary OF the
humbug. Though SEcoE Robson spent
more than three hundred millions Of dollars
on it, we have now scarcely Il score Of ships
tit to go to sea.
A lot of monitors figure in the Navy Reg
istcr, and lengthcn out the list Of our ma
tiOnal vessels, but not one OF them Is Of any
value for fighting purposes. The guns Of
the English lnieXiblc and Thundcrcr and Of
many ships in the French, German, Span
ish, and Turkish navics could send their
projectilc5 clean through the lamlnatcd
armor Of our monitor turrcts. single
ironclad of the most improved modern class
would put to rout our whole pinchbeck navy.
Yet Congress is asked 70 appropriate this
year twelve millions Of dollars to keep up
this humhug, and three millions more to
pcrpetuntc it, Even Mr.. WHITTHoRNE, the
Chairman Of the Naval Committee Of the
House, advocates this extravaganza, at Il
time when taxes press heavily ON our citi-
zens. There is always an active and greedy
Army and Navy Ring at work at Washing
ton, and it seems to have influenced the
judgment Of Mr.. WHITTHoRNE, who knows
more about the corruptons Of the Navy De-
partmcnt than any other member of Con-
gress.
Tho proper thing for Mr.. WHIrrHoRNE to
do is to introduce bill for the sale OF all our
unserviceable naval tubs to the highest bid
der There will remain navy OF eighteen
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The Want of Brains in the Democratic
Party.

The Democratic leaders feel so sure of the
Presidency at the next election that they
think it matters not what course they pur-
sue in the intermediate time. They con-
slider that they start out in the contest with
n solid South in their favor and that against
such tremendous odds it will Ice in vain for
the Republican hosts to contend.
That the Democrats have greatly the adj
vantage in the preference for their party
throughout all the old Slave States Is undc-
niable; yet hardly any odds are So great
that they cannot be thrown away. The dis
satisfaction among the Democratic masses
at the failure to inaugurate Mr.. TILDEN Is
not only general but intense. We know that
it is common in this State for Democrats to
say" What is the use of going to the polls 2
We elected ono man, and then couldn't get
him ill.," And the distrust felt toward all
those who were concerned in throwing away
tho election by agreeing to the Electoral
Commission seems likely to be permanent.
II n majority Of the Democrats In Con-
gross are found, no matter how, conscnting
10 the retention OF the Presidency by Mr..
HAYES to the end Of the term, it would not
surprise us TO find the Democratic voters so
disgustcd with the want of brains or the
want of fidelity, or both. in the leaders, that
they would let the next Presidential election
go by default.
The Republican party is not dead yet.
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The End of Milk-and-Water Men.

Even RUTHERFORD b. HAYES may serve
one good purpose he may put an end to
the selection Of milk-and- candidates
for high Offices.
Whichever party prevails. IL is better that
it, strongest representative men should be
pu' forward.
Nothing * more fallacous than the preva-
lent notion that fool must necessarily be
honest. On the contrary, fool is almost
certain to he dishonest. Search the prisons
Of the land and you will find hardly any
smart men among them -oncc in while
one, possibly, but they are very rarc cxccp-
tiOns.
Here is HAYES, by all odds the most COM
mOnplace, inferior man who was ever In the
White House; yet he has done more than
any other man that ever was born to destroy
the principles on which our Government
rests.
The biggest fool who could not build
hen coop. may apply the torch to the most
magnificent structure. HAYES Is n man
without character; but notwithstanding
this, how potent he has been in mischief
He has thwartcd the choice Of the people
for President and through the connivancc
OF statesmen almost IA commonplace ~
himself he promises to hold on and serve
out his term.
II he shall prove the last Of the mlk-and-
water race nominated by either party,
something will have been gained.
Whichever party prevails next time, let 1t
bc with its best man.
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North Carolina md Cock. Fighting.

To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sr: In your
issue OF the 18th. referring to three column
account of a cock fight at Charlotte. YOU remark
oditorially Ms follows: " II is curious glimpse
of life and manners down South that is given in
the story Of last weeks cock Knights at Charlotte"
venture the assertion that there is no State
In the Union In which cock-nghting is more
universally condemned than In North Carolina.
Every man OF refined feelings. to say nothing of
morals. looks upon the sport as the most de-
graded and cruel in which men can engage.
and thousands OF our. people bushed with
shame at the record OF the disgusting spec-
tlclr mt Charlotte. 1t is unfair to hold up
the conduct Of the rowdirs and gamblers
rs illustrative OF the life and manners of the
community. No SOuthcrner would be just-
fled in concluding. because horrible crimes are
committed in New York. gambling hells and
orothels tolerated. and prize lighting practsed.
that the people engaging in or connected with
these things arc representative men and women
fair types Oi Northern Charactrr-and their
conduct illustrative OF life and manners in your
great city. IL Is easy to see how when the cock
upon, hight upon n considerable scale
moi mir types Of Southern characi Ter.
There seem to be some men who take pleasure
in furnishing the Northern press with every Oc-
currencc which wunli place the South in an
edy WAS publ shed as having occurred in Clay
county. in this state. when, in fact. no such Oc-
currcncc over took place.
In every desirable clement Of character we
believe the people 81 North Carolina equal to
the people Of any other State and we don't Ike
ing community. NORTH CAROLINA
NAERENToN, April H.
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A NEGLECTED MILLIONAIRE.
Some Notes upon the characteristics OF the
Late Mark Hopkins.

To THE EDITOR or THE SUN-Sir: In The
Sun Of April . l find in the mortuary column
this:
HoPK1Ns--In San Frsncisco Cal recently Mark Hon.
kins aged 90 years director ct the central Pacinc aud
min in lsin aud lc from aiiccn millions Of dollars
and a house that cost nearly million dollars.
And tho above is all the notice have soon OF
the departure Of man who had melted down
one million dollars to erect n stupendous. pala-
tial domicil which he himself had designed to
stand " for his monument"
Californinns estimate the wealth Mr. Hopkins
left at fifteen million dollars His is the only
Instance known whore ono so high up in tho
millions has attracted so little notice from the
press
During nm acquaintance Of moro than forty
years with Mr.. Hopkins who began in poverty
the usual way with about all modern moncycd
nabobs-l am convinced never mot his like
among shrcwd nnancicrs. He was the brain Of
the Central Pacific Railroad monopoly while
others. through the press. gained the notoricty.
He invented the celebrated Finance Compa-
ny" for the Central Paci1c. Of which the noto-
rious Credit Mobilier Of the Union Pacific WIS
bad Intuition. During residence Of twenty
nine years in California he was comparative
y unknown in that State: and YET. acting
through others. his associates, he really
was NJ times Governor both Of Caifor-
ma and Oregon. II not Of Nevada. He
HfN'I lilu'u uul tnFt III any OF MS enter
priscs. He did miss his grasp upon Cont
Island. but by the. mistakes OF his agents in
Washington. Mr.. Hopkins was rarely seen Of
men; his mind was supcrlatvcly secr.tive.
strategic: he acted on problems originated ana
solved by himself: he knew the Walpole axiom
and he knew Congress. though hc probably
never spoke To Representative except hy
proxy; the public press or its niervicwers sell
dom had his name in type; He was y great m
known e. railroadors outside Of the Central Pa
ciilc. While the Credit Mohilicr was scattering
It's Government subsidy where it would do most
Eood-thr surplus Over the cost Of the Union
Iaclnc-the Finance Company OF the Central
Pacinc boarded its surplus among four OF them
selves.
While on my return from California recently
! had n conversation with n leading employee ~
the Central Pacific road. and asked after the
health Of Mr.. Hopkins. This agent informed
mcthat about all the responsibilities Of the road
had fallen TO the share of Hopkins. and that he
WIS literally worn out 10y ovcrwork he might
die nj any time. Except In this instance, rail
roading. in the Legislature and in Congress,
seems 20 have been very healthy occupation
most Of its devotees are living. some OF them TO
great ugp
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Two years ago, EFFGGY SARGENT, who had
been one OF the conspicuous creatures OF the
Central Pacific Railroad, was discarded by
its owners for some reason not known to the
public. He resented that rejection by
resolution In the Senate far more severe in
its aim and scope than any Of the bills re-
Gently proposed HUNTINGTON rctaliatcd
by helping to elect Democratic Legisla-
ture, by which SARGENT was left out In the
cold. When Congress met on the 18th Of
October these parties were at deadly fcud;
but before the vote ON THURMAN bill, they
were not only fully recOncied, but SARGENT
had conquered his prcjudices, and was con-
verted into one of the most active agents
OF the great corporations on the floor, and
took rank only second to Mr.. BLAINE in
zeal for their cause.
And now it is said that this sudden recon-
Citation was brought about by an agree
ment that the Central Pacific would restore
EFFIGY SARGENT to confidence and give him
the benefit Of its influence in clecting the
Legislature which will choose successor
10 Mr.. BOoTH, whose term will expire on the
4th OF March, 1851. Perhaps there were
some immediate considerations which quick
ened this conversion, because the friend and
champion OF Boss SHEPHERD Is not given to
merely sentimental changes. HUNrINGroN
and his associates do not care n,uch forpol-
tics. They only care for men and for votes,
and they buy both without partisan partial
ity as their interests may hc best promoted.
No public man has expended more Rhetoric
IN dcnouncng " soullcss corporations ana
their dangerous power and tendency than
Mr. VOORHEES, OF Indiana. That subject
has been one Of his staple Efforts on the
stump and in the platforms which he has
helped to draft for the instruction Of the
unteuilcd He has incurred over the de-
generacy Of the times, and the fall Of the
republic from its former high estate, all
caused, as he contended, by the vast wealth
and INSCRIPTIONS course Of corporations
but this same Mr. VOORHEES, was not con-
bent with silent vote on the greatest test
OF principle and trial Of strength witnessed
III the Senate since this issue was raised.
lie called his own leader, Mr.. THURMAN
sharply TO account. and stood forward as
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the champion OF JAY GOULD and the bottle
holder To Mr.. BLAINE.

the champion OF JAY GOULD and the bottle
| holder to Mr. BLAINE.
Mr.. CHArFEE OF Colorado, Mt the outset,
was one of the pronounced enemies Of the
combination, because the people of his state,
like others more or less dependent on the
Union Pacific have been subjected to cxtor-
tion in the charges Of that graspng monop-
oily. After bringing in hill to pro rate,
which he subsequently, abandoned Mr..
CHAFFEE rctrcatrd conveniently undcrcoNcr
of n pair His colleague. Mr.. TELLER, went
further still. He was paired with MIR. KIRK
WOOD of Iowa ON the hill but although Mr..
THURMAN announced that the friends Of the
measure regarded the BLAINE amendment
as the test vote, TELLER recorded himself
forit in disregard OF his pair.
Other examples equally significant are
well known, but they do not appear in the
public proceedings, and are not therefore
cited. IL * an open secret, however and the
subject of comment, that several patriots
whose finances had been in distressed con-
dillon. have suddenly recovered. and nrc
cnlivcning the capital with all the outward
signs Of restored prosperity. JAY GOULD
evidently kept faith on this occasion, and
put his aid and comfort, like OAKEs AMEs,
where it would do most good. However the
attempts of Mr.. PRICE Of Iowa, and others in
the House, TO refer the THURMAN bill To a
committee and to bury it there, or to load It
down with amendments with Wow 10 II
change In It's essential features, will fail in
the end. They may delay its passage tenn
porarily, but the music must he faced, and
then the record will speak to the people, who
are deceived In sending iobbcrs to Congress.