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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-27
CHARLES MATHEWS EDUCATION.
No. 81 WEST TWELFTH STREET,
NEW YORK. June rs, 1873.

No. 81 WEST TWELFTH STREET,
NEW YORK, June rs, 1878.
To THE EDIroR TUX HERALD .e.s
In your issue OF to-day there Is mistake in your
article the late Charles Mathews. 1t states he
studied under Nash. From the following which
copy from ',Rscoes,ions OF Pugin, you will ind II
was not SO. Having been a pupil OF the laic 4. W.
Pugn feel my duty TO ask you 10 correct this mis-
takc:--"Among Pugin's earliest pupils was Cnarel
Mathews, tho distinguished comedian, who, aftei
plstng his articles with Pugn, proceeded italy
tho further prosecution OF his studios. There ha
resided Tor some years, aud ON his return Mathews
succeeded IN obtaining tno Middlcscx agstrsies
the appo ntncnt district survoyorship under the
Metropolitan Building act, post which he
n!lsd even after had malo mis- appear.
ancc the Stage. He soou, however,
renewed fr m the dates oil his ofice the magis-
traes declining 10 recognize the disri surveyor and
aciiIg comasiian in tho same person. Mathews
atner aud Pugin we're Intimate friends ana ne latter
was frequent CUES. al OLD Mathews tauie when hs
lived at H.ghgate, wncre he surrounded himself by
men OF cnncncc In literature aud art Pugiu was
tie nabt OF relating many amusing stories OF the cello
brated comedian, and Invariably asserted tnat IL was
IRON himself Mathews acquired the humorous facility
OF prrsonatou and IN rncry for which ns became so
renowned through nis performances known a.
Mathews ut Homc.'" am yours truly,
W. Il. rYNDAiL, Architect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-27
RAPID Transit NOTES.

Pinns Tor tho erection oil new buildings In the
nexed districts OF the Twenty third and twenty
fourth wards have been submitted In large numbers
to the Department Of Public Buildings since rapid
transn has become assured fact On the 20,h
inst. plans tor the erection OF niy eight houses
14lss anu 142d streets, near Willis svenuc,
csvcd These houses TO 90 Is iret inches by 10
feet, basement and two stories, with brick front,
Intendea 70 accommodate one family each
The Now York Elevated Railroad Com nny have ro-
newcd their application 10 the Depart ment Of Pubic
Parks TO be permitted TO extend thor lines and erect
sts,ions on the southern portion oil the Battery Bee
tore deciding on this question: the Com missioner have
asked the Corporation Counsel Tor his opinion
whether the department has legal right TO allow the
CONSTRUCTION OF ruflroAd over the battery grounds
or the erection oi stations thereon.
The work is progressing RAPIDLY and satisfactorily
on toe East Side Elevated Railroad Tho platform at
the Hanover square has been put together aud
tho STAIRS are 10 be erected wtnin week. Al Fulton
street franklin square the trussss the depots
have been put IN position. Tho iayiag Of the iounds
tons along The limo OF Chatham street being urged
forward ana tho superstructure ~ TO be erected
soon as the iron can be pinccd on the ground.
On tbs Metropolitan rvad platform has been built
along thu east side of tne roadway at New Church
street from tho lower terminus 10 Liberty street.
This is intended tor tnc use oil The en- icycs.
The additional rolling stock required ter the road
will ~ received II . short time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-27
CoRONERS' CASES.

Deputy Coroner Gsldschmidt made an autopsy yes
teriay on the body OF Dr. Jonn Fitzgerald o'Connor,
who was found dead in his room on Tuesday, At me
Bristol House. in Chambers street. 1t was asccr.
tanned that deatn was caused by Brghps disease OF
the kidneys.
Juns Cossrovr, sixty years OF age, died OF heart
disease at No. 10 Jackson street
Philip Reilly an cxpoI,ceman, who shot himself In
the abdomen on the 24th Inst. died yesterday al
Chambers street Hospital
Alfred S,arin, clerk, Tell through q batchway on
the Hb inst, VI N, las Duane street Coroner Volt
man was uoined vi his ueatn yesterday.
Lizzie Cody, employed MS cook Earieis Hotel was
scaldsd by grease on the eth Of last January. sna
has been patient al the New York Hospital siuca
receiving ner iniuriea ShA Atsd wsstss<~s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-27
OPPOSED TO RESUMPTION.

committee, rep presenting tue national party 81
New York, composed OF George W. Gibbons and Wal.
ter II. shape, waited on General Thomas Ewing, Of
ohio tho Fiith Avenue Hotel yesterday and thanked
him Tor his opposition to tho Assumption act and
graduated him the deient OF the Senate substitute
bili IN the mouse VI Representatives An Invitation
extended through tho committee by Peter Cooper
to visit hts house. winch General Ewing pted aud
reception took place. General Ewing, owing TO dis
speedy return ONO, declined to speak horc At
ent or 10 receive a sercnadc rendered him
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-27
CAssINA's DIFFICULTIES.

Tho case OF Nicholas Cassina tho report Of whose
arrest a charge made by Patrick Collins Of abduc,.
ing his daughter Emma has arcady been Published IN
tho HERALD) came before the Superior Court yester
day Judge scdgwick, II seems, granted an order Of
arrest In a civil SUIT for $4,000 damages growing out
of tho same trouble The aeiendants counsel alter
ward stated that they know nothing ABOUT inc civil
su,. Tho examination on the criminal charge viii
take place next Wednesday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-27
DHowNED.

Albert ~ Jones, coIcrcd boy, fourteen years Of
age OF No 2l7 Marion street, BrookIyn, was drowned
yesterday morning in pond At the corner Of Utica
and Atlantic svsnus& The body vas recovered
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-27
VICTIMS uF AN EXPLOSION.

HARRISBURG. Pa, juno "a, 1878.
John W. Hess, one OF The victims OF tho Chesa-
peske Mail Mil boiler explosion, died Tits morning
his injuries. John Hetrick, another victim, died ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-27
SEASIDE sANITARIUM.

Mr.. Henry King acknowledges the receipt Of the
following contributions In aid OF the Seaside Santa
viu.u NM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09
General News.

ANSNSs
Francis Murphy has permanently settled at
Troy.
Henry l.. Pierce. on account of ill-hesh, de
clines renom nation for Mayor Of Boston.
An old woman in North Carolina tainted few
days ago at the sight of railroad train, the first
she had ever seen.
life convict in the Michigan State Prison was
recently visited by his sister, whom he had not
for twenty three years. Their meeting was
very touching one.
In the Kingston (Canada) Poultry Exhibition
recently the judges had some of the game fowls
washed in a bucket of water, and it was dscov
cred that they were only common fowls painted.
A clever Irishman has done a good stroke of
business in Chicago. lie advertised his readiness
to renovate old and rancid butter by secret pro-
cess. but would only handle large quantities
Some dealers to test him, sent him lot, which
according to promise. was made the equal OF
fresh creamy butter and stood the test of keep
ing. They then sent agents all over the state,
purchased heavily ard sent the stuff to him. To
their horror he declined to operate on it, but ss
speca favor offered to buy it at considerably less
than they had paid for il. Being of no to them.
they had to let him have it at loss, and then he
converted it to his own double profit and immense
saving of trouble.
The Cincinnati Gazette, having investigated the
tramp question: has come to the conclusion that
"Supeiinduced cerebral uneasiness, without
counterbalance OF digested and sssimilatcd knowl-
edge. and a memory plethoric with the hu.ks of
vapld erudition, constitute the proper receptacle
for those half ideas and one sided raocinations
which impregrate men with the belief that thew
are in adv ance of the age ia which they live and
were born TO be the renovatois of society and the
hsrbingers of a new dispensa,ion.'
Over hundred and thirty years ago took place
at Hamadary, on Loeb Naver, where the tenant,
George Mackay, used to hold regular meetings for
prayer singular occurrence known as tee Lapse
of lislmadary. Ose meeting pro-
tracted that messengers were sent to ask what
detained the worshppers as they entered the spell
fell upon them and they remained to pray"
Finally they determined to avert the anger of God
by hamen sacrifice. The victim selected was
Mackay's own son, then five or six years old The
child was stripped naked and laid on his fathers
knee, and the father. who to act priest, had
the knife actually rsised to commit the deed, when
the child's nurse broke out with dreadful shrek,
which ms to have had toe effect of exploding the
spell that held the company This incident is still
SPOKEN of with awe 1.-THE long meetiug;" and
tradition says that those who were present at the
scene stood, by order OF the Presbyteiy at the door
of the churches of the county every Sunday for
year as discipline for their otfense. The only
reference to in the Pesbyteiy records occurs in
minute of March %, l149, which deals with irreg.
n ar rel 10 m nd IN aia
choly scene that happened several years ago in
one of those unauthorized meetings at Halma-
Diary"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission.
any the formula Of simple vetet a lie r.mely. far
the speedy and permanent cure for consumption.
bronchitis, catarh. asthma, and all throat and
lung affections, also positive and radical cure
for nervous debility and all nervous complaints.
after having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands Of cases, has felt his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive, and desire to relief human suffer-
ing, will send, free of charge, to all who desire
1t, this recipe, with fall directions for preparing
and using, 10 German, French or English Sent
by mail by addressing vito stamp, naming tbi.
paper, W. w. Shersr, lac Powers Block, Ro
chester, New York. octl0-t6w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09
The National Result.
From the New York Times. I


In this contest as in many that preceded il.
ths TePuhlcan party has achieved the distinction
- wei As The success incident TO the steadfa-t
maintenance OF sound principle Il has drawn
around II, In darker days the men who cared more
fer country than for par,y,-more for the Union
than for aught else. So now is organization he
came the rallyng point Of all who value The nnh
lie credit as they would value the life Of the no
ton, who realize the danger involved in dems.
gogaes plans for tamperiDg with the currency
snd whose conservative instincts prompt them "a
crush the partisan agencies that are At work nm
settling affairs and scattering broadcast tue seed
OF financial mischief. The Union democrats ~
the wartime are succeeded by the honest-money
democrats Of to-day and the republican party has
once more pro6ied by their assistance. The ad.
vantsges secured in this State, in Connection
Massachusetts,, and New Hampshire. in New Jer.
sey and Pennsylvania, might perchance-.o far as
the financial issue is concerned--haye been ar.
CURED by the unaided republican vote; but ,bci,
moral value is enhanced by the fact that In ali NJ
these States the bulk of the lou partisan vote nd
the votes Of an influential class of mod, rate derr
ocrats, have Contributed to The ,epublcan scbjeyc.
ments ard re ndered more certain their Who'll son,e
easct upon national politics.
or course. 10 spite of these achievements Tho
next Congress will be democratic The gain.
substantial though they be, are not large enough
70 destroy the present msjoiity in the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09
Political.

Barnnm, the mule-buyer, was defeated in Con
nec'cut, but Barnnm the Snowman, was elected
to the Lesisa'ure in the same State. Now if the
latter could secure one OF those historic mules for
the "sreatest show on EARTH" the fame Of the
former might be preserved and illuminated in
spite Of defeat.
The Butler folks are about in the condition and
frame oil mind of the Yankee young woman, who
rode twenty miles one clustering winters day.
over the hills of Western Massachusetts. 10 he az
smined as TO her fitness 10 teach a cor,t,v scAooi
The good village pasiot made the examination ne
easy as possible, bat the girl proved not 10 know
ANYTHING, and was Reluctantly told she wonld NOT
do. We'll" she replied, snsppishiv, ave had
the ride, anyhow. "-Sprinafeld Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

The advices from all the States of the
North, says the Boston Journal concern
ing Tuesdays elections are of the most
cheering character. They indicate the
end of the Greenback craze, the democrat
ization of the democracy, and DISPOSE
ton on the part of the majority to sustain
republican leadership. il that leadership
is so wise and patriotic as 10 take the right
side Of living issues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

The Northern democratic party is left
by the Congressional elections slowed
carefully away in the pocket of the Solid
South. Henceforth the Southern members
will have their own way in all things re
lating to party policy. The Northern
members will be more subserviept than
ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

ITCHING PILES. - The symptoms are
moisture, like perspiration, intense itching, N
creased by scratching, very distressing, paltcu-
larry at night as If pin worms were crawling in
aud about the rectum, the private parts are some
times affected; if allowed to continue, very seri-
Gus results may follow. DR.. SwAYNE's ALL
HEALING OINTMENT is a pleasant, sure cure.
HOME CUREs.-We were great sufferers from
Itching Piles, the symptoms were as above de-
sciibed, the use of Swaynes Ointment ia a short
time made perfect cure.
}. w. CHRIST, Boot K Shoe House, 344 Y. ID ST
L. c. WEYMAN, Halter, 8 5. Eighth ST., Phil.
Reader if you are suffering from this dis
tressing Complaint, or letter, Itch, Scald
Head, Ring Worm, BARRIERS Itch, any Crusty
Scay, skin Eruption, use Swayne's Ointment md
be cured. Sent by mail to auy address on receipt
of price, lin currency or postage stamps) SO cents
box, three boxes ST 25. Address letters, Dr.
Swayne Il Son, $3.50 n. Sixth Street. Philadelphia
No charge for advice. Sold by leading drug
giss. Partridge Bros, agents for Augusta
sept20- teod&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

Blaine aud Reed succeeded (ssvs the Argus in
knocking two republican Congressman out of the
list in Iowa.-Kdine Standard oct. is.
And Pillsbury knocked on two republi-
can congressman in. New Hampshire bv
stumping that State. Well done, Pills
bury!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

To say that the leaders OF the democrat
ic party are terribly disappointed at the
result of the elections is to express their
feelings in the mildest possible manner
1t is absolutely dangerous to 60 within
hailing distance of them. A speaking
trumpet is the only safe means of commu-
nication with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

The Solid South is solidifying little
more. In Louisiana the democratic can
didates to Congress are all elected. except
one. whom an inopportune scandal laid
low. and the edifying announcement is
made that the democratic maiorities are
unprecedented" But South Carolina is
concentrating itself in still more re-
marksble fashion. All the Congressman
are democratic, all the counties in the
State ere democratic but one. and all the
members elected to the legislature are
democrats but three. Verify the shot
gun is . powerful persuader = Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09
FOR the Journal.
What Is a Political Majority?

notice in the b oston journal Of the 7tb, sec
ond page under heading. 1.-THE Grand Result,
what seems to me to be an error. The figures are
as follows:
Talbot, 337 towns 1929
Butler. l09 655
Abbott 9,S03
Miner 967
Talbot's plurality over Butler, 1854
Talbot's msjori'y over all, 7,O49
Now Butler, Abbott and Miner have l2l ,425
which deducted from Tabots vote leaves Is, S44,
over ALL! There is an English way of stating ma
jori,es. where they divide the of all the votes
by two, and deduct the half from the man having
the greatest MI nber and his excess half they
call his ma ority Americans never figure poliii
cal msjorities that way.
Worcester says-Ma ority-" The excess Of the
"greater parof number ADORE the other part or
parts" Suppose in the National House of Rep
resentatives Speaker is to be elected There are
290members present. receives 200 b so. c 30, d
l0;- b. c and ID have 80, difference between the
sum Of their votes and AS vote ITO, which we
have always regarded as As majority.
According to the Boston Journals figuring, it
should be thus
A 200
b 80
G 30
ID 10
Total 300
Divide by two las
145 deducted from As 200 leaves SIS as his ma
jority, which is too inconsistent to need discussion.
Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

Those who thought the exposure OF Til
den's cipher dispatches would be allowed
TO drop after the Noverber elections will
md themselves mistaken. The Tribune
says: 1.-The matter will not die out. Let no
one lay that fiattering JUNCTION to his soul
Congress will be compelled either to shield
or formally to expose the criminals. We
shall see how many members are disposed
TO hide truth because it happens to hurt
their party. The pettifoggng evasions o,
newspaper cards and interviews will
give place to the sworn testimony and th,
searching cross-examnation. Men who
have chcaply denied things in print will
be invited to answer where false declar-
alton may lead TO Jail. Perhaps the
constituencies journalists who have made
bold to assert that some dispatches must
be forgeries.' may have to testify on what
ground, II any. they are accustomed to
base editorial tatements. In short, the
country will probably have fair opportu
nifty OF learning precisely what Reform
means in democratic mouths, and what
leading democrats are willing to sec Re
form promoted by the bribery of officials.
The subject will not be dropped quite so
soon as many democrats would like to
nave It, they may rest assured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

The greenback democrats are swearing
mad, but the honest money democrats.
who voted as they lakeland thousands
did so-are the happiest set of fellows in,
the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

"A little human blossom bright" was kept in
bloom by giving her Csswell Il Co.'S SLIPPERY
ELM LOZENGES, for her Cough Prepared
only by Caswell & CO., OF Boston; proprietors of
Cas"elrs NEW ELIXIR, for the Blood, aud
the beautiful WAX FLOSS Hair Dressing. For
sale by all Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

"a stitch in time saves nine" A dose of Adj
smsons Balsam in season may prevent long cold
or fever, and perhap. resultant death. 1t cures
coughs, colds, asthma and al lung troubles. Keep
1t IN the house. Price 80 cents.
noy6-+,e wlw
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Cbildren's ndercl thing at Deane Pray & Co
THE ART OF DRAWING

Pictures of oil kinds can be learned by any one
that has a taste and a desire to do that work.
+. w. Moore Portrait Artist, gives lessons in
Crayon and Pencil drawing at his studio oppos tie
the p. o., at very reasonable rates Mr. Moore
has large number of crsvon and oil paintings at
his studio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

Bsrnum may buy mules in Indiana but
he does not succeed this time in buying the
intelligent people of Connecticut. The
land of steady habits win send good
steady republican to the United States
Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

1T SEEMS as if | should cough my head Off
IS sometimes the impatient exclamation of a suf
ferer from severe Cough. Qnell the paroxy-ms
with Hates Honey Of HoreAoand and Tar The
relief is immediate and the cure certain. Sold
by all Druggists.
Pixies Toothsche Drops cure in minute.
oct30+,Swlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

DIR. D. FITZG ERALD.

The wonderful Clairvoyaut Physician and Sur
geon-ihe man who has for years been known by
bis wonderful cures-wiil, by request, visit Au
gusta, at the Cony House, on Ihu,sddy, Nop. II
for one day only, remaining until o'clock L. NJ D.,
and will examine all who may Call on him Tree of
charge. DoyStlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

The sale of Sarsaparillas for blood and liver
medicines has almost entirely superseded by the
Introduction of DR.. Pierce's Medical Discovery
which far surpasses IN efficacy these old-time
medicines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

The returns come better and better.
The back towns come in gloriously in
most of the Stats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

Now is the time to provide yourself with
warm Underco,hing for the winter. Call Al
Deane Pray & Co.'S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

Trial bottles DIR. Swayne's Compound Syrup of
Wild Cherry, % cents.
The dist esslng copgh which threatened serious
results. is quickly cured before developing a fatal
pulmonary affection. For all throat breast and
lung disorders, Asthmstc or Bronchial affec-
tons, Hopping Cough, Liver Complaint. Blood
Splitting. &C., no remedy is SO prompt and effect
usl as Dr. Swsyne's Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry"
Il have made use of this preparation for MANY
years, and it has proved to be very reliable and
ehcacious IN the treatment of severe and LONG
standing coughs. know of two patients, now ia
comfortable health, who but for its use, | con-
slider would not now be living.
Isaac 5. HFRBEIN NJ D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

The greenbacker who claimed that the
Argus would soon be the leading paper OF
his party in the State, finds the columns
Of that paper freezingly cold towards its
soft money friends since the late elections
The Argus sees that the greenback tide
has turned. In Fridays paper it remarks :
THE smaness of the greenback vote will up.
Get the calculations of good many In regard to
important national events of the future. The ap-
parent strength Of that party in Maine, led many
TO predict that in the next Presidential election
there would be no choice by the people, and that
the election would be thrown into the House OF
Representatives,. Hence much stress was laid up
on the importance of securing majority of states
Ia that body. The weakness of the National par
y In those places where it was supposed TO be
strongest, would seem to indicate that the green
back movement has reached its climax, and, if II
be not on the decline, is at least not gaining"
Decidedly irigid that for paper which
was DO full of love and encouragement to
the greenbackers only few weeks ago !,
Greenbackers, how do you like it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

Price Trial bottles % cents large size, 81
or 'ix for 50. single % cent bottle will often
times cure recent cough or cold and thus pre-
vent much suffering and risk of life. Prepared
only oy Dr. S"ayne 4 Son, Philadelphia. Sold
nv leading Druggists. Partridge Brothers. agents
Tor Augusta. seut2O +eodeutf
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nailp .Annrbet $onrnal

AU @ u - II "a.
Saturday Morning, November D, 1878.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-09

very pretty line of Chlldrens listers NAV be
found at Deane PRAY & Co.'S