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The New York herald., 1878-09-24
THE NAVAL ACADEMY.

EXAMINATIONS IN PRoonEss-A CASE or
HAzINa WITHOUT FOUNDATION.
tBy TELEGRAPH 70 THE HEIALp.1
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Sept, %, 1873
The examination OF candidates for cadet engineers
was continued this morning, the subject being
natural philosophy.
The candidates were also examined In arithmetic
Tomorrow morning the examinations will end with
algebra. Tho result Will be made public In about a
week. ana the successful candidates notified 10 report
at tho Academy TO enter upon tneir studisa
MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
This morning Medical Inspector A. L. Gibson, as-
sisted by Medical Inspector 4. W. Leach Assistant
Surgeon George h. Harman began the medical exaln.
nation Of candidates for midshipmen There are but
twonty-six OF these TO report, ana twenty-five re-.
ported to day.
REPORTED HAZISG.
An examination has boon made by the Naval
Academy authorities into the report Of hazinR Of q
nddae, IN winch the latter severely Injured and
II was discovered to be Incorrect The youths had
light, which probably gave rise to the report There
has been no bazng At the Academy for long time,
and Il IS hoped that this evil practice has beon broken
TINS institution.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
THE HOLZERLAND'S CREW,

The four saiors--Carl Letrich, Johann Bendig Carl
Schmidt and Hermann Lossman--wno have been thrco
days IN Ludlow Street JAN Tor refusing to
continue "a voyage In tho bark johann Holzeriand
were yesterday granted hearing before the German
Consul Tho men had PREVIOUSLY declared tho
vessel uuscaworthy. but IN their testimony this
charge was entirely omitted. Instead tney claimed
that they had been discharged at sandy Hook by
order OF the captain AS the lett the snip with
cut authority, and the captain having no right to
discharge thcra IN foreign port, they were recon-
mittcd TO Ludlow street Ja, ana will be scnt to GER
many by the next regular steamer. They have al-
nounced their inteEuon oi appealing to the Home Sea
mems oico but should they faI VIII be liable 10 an
imprisonment oil SIX months Tor mutny.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.
RECEPTIONS AT CLEVELAND, ALLIANCE AND
PITTsBURG.

CLEVELAND. OHIO, Sept. 23, 1875.
President Hayes, his wife and three sons, with Gen.
eral and Mrs. Platt. arrived at Cleveland from the
West at q quarter to eleven O'Clock this morning
They were met at the depot by about three hundred
Cleveland ladies and gentlemen. The President ap-
peared at the rear OF his private car aud cx-
pressed pleasure at again meeting his Cleveland
friends The President aud family dined ct
the residence OF Mr.. l.. z. Austin They
left Cleveland by special train ut twelve O'Clock
the Cleveland and Piltsburg Railroad for Alliance.
where they arrived at two O'Clock r. NJ very large
crowd at the depot awaited their arrival The AIN.
ance Battery fired salute Of thirteen guns close
to the Presidents that it broke all the glass IN
one side Of the car but no one injured.
PirTsBURG, Pa, Sept. %, 1875
President Hayes and party arrived here at i've
o'clock p. NJ. committee OF reception met the
party at Alliance, eisbty-three miles west, and
brought them to this city. On arrival here salute
was hred In honor OF the visitors who were escorted
to the Monongahela House by The Grand
Army Of the Republic and detachment
OF the police. The city is galy decorated and vast
crowds thronged the streets along which the Presi
dent passed. On arriving at the hotel President
Hayes was welcomed to the city IN a speech by John
A. Hampton, Esq.. on behalf OF the City Councils
PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
e The President responded briefly as ioows-
desire TO thank the authorizes Of the city OF Pitts
burg and Allegheny, and tho good people whom they
represent iOT NeTy CoTuiui WeCoiHcs aIt0T my
faliguing journey to-day must ask 10 be excused
from dwelling upon the many interesting topics sug
gested by the address 10 which you have just
listened. Indecd l know you do not expect
extended speech from inc at this time
l desire 10 assure you, however, that
fully appreciate the compliments contained
In The address Just spoken, and TO assure you also
that has been and Is my constant purpose TO that
which Tor the greatest welfare oil every section of
tho United states aud for all classes OF her citizens
(Grent apparse.)
Having concluded, the President retired to his
mari thrOnpad
the hotel dispersed. This evening tho Presi-
dent visited the Exposition, but no speeches
were made Alter quietly viewing the exhibition tho
President returned TO the hoie, where an informal re-
ception was held. grand CIVIC and military parade
has been arranged to escort President Hayes to tho
Exposition tomorrow, aud 1t is expected that he Will
speak at length matters OF NATIONAL impOrtapC0.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
OBITUARY.
SIR n1ouAnp JOHN GRIFFITH.

cable despatch from London this morning aus
nounces the death OF Sir Richard John Grfnth.
famous Irish civil engineer. The deceased was the
only OF the late Richard Grifth. Esq, OF Mill
II became early in lite a civil engineer. aud in 1925
was appointed Commissioner for the General vaaa-
ton of Lands and Tenemeuts In Ireland Hc
pointed 1851 to the craftsmanship Of the Board OF
Pubic Works, and for The indefAtgable zeal and In.
dustry with which he discharged mis- pubc du.
ties in these ana other capacities as we'll as In reward
oil tho many improvements wnicn he had been instru.
mental Ia Introducing he WAS raised to baronetcy
by Lord Palmersion in 1858 Sir Richard vas
the author OF he Geological Map OF
lreahcn winch Obtained for him the Wolason
medal OF The Geological Society Ia 1854. He was
made an honorary LID by Trinity College, Dublin,
ana reirci la 1864 rom the chairmanshp OF the
Board OF Public Works in ireland.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
CUBA.

8AvAozs By RAIN sTogM-REFoRMs IN THE
FINANCES INTRODUCED BIZ THE CAPTAIN
GENERAL.
HAVANA, Sept Is, 1873
The hurricane which passed this island between
the 9th and 9th OF the present month loss dis.
astrous from The iorce OF the wind than from the
immense quantity of rain that feI causing inunda-
tions, notably In the Eastern and Central depart
monts The extraordinary foundations In the
districts OF Colon and Cardenas, where ever
sixty 6ne plantations farms and like number Of
ssttlsments under water, we're not, however.
tirsy the Consequence OF the hurricane but have be-
come yearly recurring calamity duo TO territorial
circumstances and subterranean springs overfowiug
during the rainy season. When General Martinez
Campos was apprissd Of the extent OF tho damage
he started for the scene Of the undAtons. accom-
panied by the secretary OF the government Schor
Galbis. who is experienced engineer and force Of
aborsrs; but he did succeed reaching the main
point, which extends iron Quntana to Bemba as the
water covered the railroad track to such height be-
tween Jovellanos and Quintana that tue
spoke spcouraRing words TO the dsspoodent owners
OF the inundated property and extended iL-
Mtatlon N. TO sli to attend nesting at the
ing these caiami,ics IN the future would bo
discussed. Tho meeting subsequently, took place
und II vas resolved to survey the several places sub
Jcct TO these recurring nundaL0ns in order to de-
tsrmire the most convenient way OF giving outlet
10 the waters, which can only be accomplished In
two drections-viz.. toward tho swamps, Zenaga
do Zspata, or TO tho sea 10 line east southeast OF
CardsnaA
PROGRESS FINANCES
Much activity IS displayed IN bringing into the
aaement Of the financial affairs OF the island the same
liberal spirit which has characterized all tho acts Of
The government since tho new adm inistratioa as
Sumed the rsins. Not only has u junta
been created to receive and classify the public
aeb but another decree directs that In OF the
provinces financial administration be instituted,
which Will submit to the Director General OF Finances
soggcsiions as 10 tho means OF organizing oquta-
bic management oil government funds This decree Is
very important. Hence orth the assessed wealth will
be established the rghts well as the property OF
thc state Investigated the collection OF the revenue
simpiiAsd and the poor taxpayer, often hvisg iso-
lated on some settlement WIN no longer DO
then exposed TO the abuse OF the tax collector;
nor Will any class have IL In their power to
deiraud the treasury by undsrvaluation Of property
The treasury will certsinly benefit by the new ar
rangemert the cost OF which Is estimated at $15000)
annually IN tho increased income which orderly and
equitable management viii carry with H.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
WALLIS EXrRADITION.

The sxtradition case Of Hermann Wahl came up for
n hearing before Commissioner White yesterday, but
was again ADJOURNED. Since the adjournment, three
weeks ago. tho expected proofs have arrived but are
not perfectly certified, and In tho meantime a new
complaint WAS made by the German Consul General,
upon which new warrant was issued by the Com
missioner The counsel tor the German governmen /
gave shat no would offer proofs on the or g
complaiut and thu being the case ex-J udge DIT
tcnho,fer, Wah's counsel moved or his discharge on
those proceedings which was granted The then
went over, BY conssnt until Monday next, when
Wshi will bc brought up tor q hearing on tho new
complaht
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
MYSTERIOUS MURDER CASE.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 10, 1878.
The woman ana child, found murdered yesterday
n the western part Of this CITY, proved to DO the vile
aud child Of William Merrcg, who keeps q livery
stable at tho corner OF south and Illinois streets
herrick was arrested this morning. but denies all
knowledge Of the crime. He can givo no definite in-
donation as TO the Whereabouts Of hrs family. lie
says he sent his vile before her hnement TO
place Ia the city, but he know The street,
Sho name OF The person In whose charge sho was.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
SAN DOMINGO.

succEss OF THE LATEST REvoLU rIoN IN THE
ISLAND.
sr THOMAS, Sept. 49, 1875
The revolution has succeeded. and President Con
zalss left ior Curacao the I'd OF September In tho
American schooner Jordan L. Mott, Captain Tooin.
A provisional government Is formed, with Cesario
Guiilcrmo at the head
1bs Ministers are Cesario Guillcrno Interior and
Police and also In charge oil the arine ana
Department; Manuel A. Caoeres, Foreign Affairs;
Alexander A Guridi, Justice and Pubic Instruction
Alfred Debjen, Commerce and Finance, but In his
absence PEDRO Maria Aroste acts
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
DORSHElMER SUED.

JUDGE CoTHRAN WANTS SIX HUNDRED DOL
LARS FOR carrying THE CAUCUsEs.
The BafIalo Ne,os Of the I'D inst says that one Of
the most interesting cases ever brought before our
city courts has been set down on the calendar tor
trial at the Circuit Court which Will begin
tomorrow morning It Is the case OF ex-Judge Goth
ran VS.. Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer, and the
facts in tho case, though kept very quiet in fact
almost confined to the plaintiff and defendant,
are very peculiar" Tho claim Is that Judge
Cothran spent 5000 in getting control OF the
caucuses in the interest OF Lieutenant Gov
ernor DorsheiIner. 1t Is said that owing to po-
lti0a reverscs and nderstandngs grow ing or
the Tweed troubles, the Judge considered himself
snubbed. He now demands a return OF the money
spent tor Dorshemer's election. Tho OIL OF particu
lars Is as ioilows:-
surREME Counr-Georse W. oothran against William
mer.Further bill of particulars OF plaintiffs de-
msnd furnished IN pursuance of the order OF Jndge Dono
hemer candidate for oil the state Of New yorS
to George W Cothran. Drro paid. laid out anu
for his bsneht in printing and distributing ward
to sas attend in sns s
OF SAID M rs Sih any, or S.hs
attending conventions. Se
In the city Of Buffalo, TO Mr. Morrison. 40
In In the the city CITY OF Of s"o sn :" T.. Mr. 80
IN the city Buffalo. to Mr. ohmg 10
In the city OF Buffalo. to Mr. hovey ;........... 70
In the city OF Buffalo. 70 " n 100
Printing ward c.ucuses. tickets, 10 Haas. Naasrt
P. s.Baesy hack hire. driving about town oq =
same business: George Il. Efner Stevenson and
others whose names are unknown. 25
MI ara Lcsner 10
10 paid expense Of delegates for Fourth district
Saratoga ana back. ......... ................. 30
State Of Nop fork, CITY Bfdio, ss.George ". Cohran
being duly that lac believes going bill
Of particulars OF plaintiffs account TO be true.
GEORGE V. COTHRAN.
sworn to before this 3lst day OF May, lS7SJoHS T.
GRIFFIN, Commissioner Of Deeds In tho City OF Buffalo.
Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer makes AFFIDAVIT In
reply 10 this bill Of particulars &C., that II Is wholly
and absolutely false In every respect
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
INDIAN FIGHT IN KANSAS.

LEAvESwoRru, Sept. 23, 1873.
A despatch from Dodge City. Kan, says the
Indians, who were being pursued by the
troops and some cattle men, we're found In
trenched on Sand Creek thirty five miles southwest
OF that place. Fighting began on Saturday; and at
the latest accounts several Indians had been killed,
but nobody our side hai been hurt. The indians
are SAID TO have groat number OF stolon sheep In
thcll OoSSOssiOu
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
EARLY FROST.

PoUGHEEPsfE, N. Y, Sept %, 1873.
Reports to the Eogie show that there was a frost
In tho Hudson River Valley last night for the first
time this season.
MIDpLErowS, N. Y, Sept % 1873
The 1rst autumn frost visited the low lands OF
Orange county last night The crops out Of
harms way. but gardens sustained some injury.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

aENEEAL COURT MARTIAL AT FORTRESS
MONROE
FORTRESS MONROE, sept 90, 1873
A general court martial is ordered to CONNIE nee at
this post on Tuesday, the cath ns for tho trial Of
number OF prisoners in confinement here The
following olicsrs detailed on the COURT
Major John McndenLeii, Paymaster United States
artillery, President; Captain La Rhctt Livingston
Third United States artillery; Captain Richard Ldor
Loran, Tbird United States artillery Captain sam
s. Elder, First United States artillery; Captain Ed.
ward X. Warner, Third United States artillery; Cap.
tain John r. Myrick, Third United States artillery;
Captain John II. Caie Second United States artillery
Captain Lafayette T. Campbell, QuartcrEasier's De.
par tmcnt and First Lie utsnant James Al. Lancaster
Third artillery, Judge Advocate.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
WAL TER J. SMITH.

The nags on the Produce and Maritime exchanges
were al half mast yesterday account OF Walter J.
Smisn, who died suddenly Saturday at SeacliH
Long Island. Tho deceased, who forty-sx years
OF age, was OF English BIRTH and agcd in the
flour anu grain business at No. SO Exchange niace he
was prominent member OF the Maritime Exchange
anc one OF the orgtua founders OF the Produce Ex-
change. He leaves a widow aud two children. His
funeral took place yesterday afternoon IRON Green
wood Cemetery Chapel.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
JOHN nARTsHoRNE.

Mr. John Hartshorno, who prior TO 1873 held for
twenty years The position of Assistant CITY Treasurer
and City treasurer OF Newark n. j. died at his homo
in that city Sunday from tho effects OF paralytlo
stroke Through his long term OF service Mr. Harts.
horne passed without even Suspicion OF his tnteg-
rity. He born IN Monmouth county, N j., 10
1901, and before entering public lite was q eatheI
manufacturer
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
TAX COLLECTOR ROBBED.
ley rrLEGRApH TO THE HrRlIp.1

EAsroS, Pa, Sept. 23, 1873.
Joseph Marsteilar, aged seventy years, County rax
Collector, was knocked down this afternoon on
81. Joscph's street, near vacant lot and
robbed vi large OF money and his
collection books. His assailants attacked him from
the Ho was severely injured and Is not ex-
pected 70 recover. The robbers are unknown, and
succeeded IN making their escape.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
CHARLES HIvoS.

Charles Hivon, one Of tho halfdozen Survivors and
witness of the atrocous massacre OF French and
Americans by the British General Proctor's Indian
allies, at the River Raisin in lS00 died his home,
near Monroe, Mich, on sunday morning He
nearly one hundred years old was born and always
lived near that town.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
FLORlLIyR.

for tina teeth and breath Is the bost liquid dentiice In
the world 1t thoroughly ceanses partially decsysd teeth
from all parasites ring animalcule." leaving them
pearly white imparting delightful fragrance TO the
bre The FRAGRANT FLoRILISE Instantly all
odors arising from foul tobacco smoke. Being
partly composed of honey soda and extracts OF sweet
herbs and plants 1t Is perfectly harmless and delicious
sherry
Prepared by HENRY G. GALLUP, No. 493 Oxford St,
London, In gi and. aud retaied every
Price IS cents.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

SURVEYS IN THE MEDIrEERAsnAN.
WASHINGTON, Sept. %, 1878
The United States steamer Gettysburg Will, accord
ms to a telegram received to-day by tho Naval Do
parmsnt, dated Gibraltar resume her surveys in the
Mediterranean, which were suspended whiio she was
undergoing repairs at Toulon.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24

famous missionary of the Society of
Jesus, to the North American Indi-
:Ans, was unveiled to-day at his
native place, Dendermonde, Belgium.
1t was very impressive scene. The occa-
sion drew together a great crowd. Among
those who took part in the ceremonies were
several members of the Belgian Parliament.
Many other distinguished men were pres
ent from various parts OF Europe.
THE CEREMONIES
cantata, composed for tho occasion by
Edgar Ginel, was sung by choir of 500
voices. speech. eulogizing the noble
labors and virtues of the deceased, was
delivered by Burgomaster De Bruyn. The
statue itself is magnificent work of art
from the hand of Traikin, we'll known
sculptor. A banquet was given by the
citizens of the village this evening to their
guests.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
BRITISH COLUMBIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept %, 1873.
A despatch from Victoria, b. C., says the Chinese
strike onded to-day, and all returning to.work.
The tax question will como before Supreme Court
on Monday q writ Of repievin. Sir Jonu A. Mac
donald will be elected to the House OF Commons for
U4rtnr
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
DISCOVERY OF A PLANET.

WASHINGTON Sept. 23, 1878.
The Smithsonian Institution reports that Professor
Watson, OF Ann Aroor, Michigan. announces the dis.
covery of a planet OF tho eleventh magnitude, in
% hours IA minutes right ascension, oight degrees
minute south decii0aton, with a daily motion
south,
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
FRIENDS INDEED.

II Is said that Nr. J. benedict see Treasurer OF
North rarrytown, will not be prosecuted Tor the do.
hcicncy which has been discovered IN his accounts
owing 10 tho promised contributions Of his iricnaa
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
BOILER EXPLOSION.
inv rErrcp.pu 10 TIE HrR,r.pl

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
WATER VALLEY, Miss, Sept 23. 1873
Engine No &c Ct the Now Orleans, 81. Louis and
Chicago Railroad exploded her boiler at Vaughans
Station today severely nurins the engineer, James
Rector and killing the fireman. Nine cars wero
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
MES. JOHN CALDWELL.

Mrs. John Caldwell, eighty three years of age, died
at her home in Newark ou Sunday. She was q native
OF Newark, OF excellent family, was noted youth
ior her beauty and IN later tor her bencv0lencc
The New York herald., 1878-09-24

SKETCH OF FATHER DE sMHr's WORK
Peter John dc Smet, whose work among the Ameri-
hn Indians is SO well known throughout the western
portion OF this country, was born In Deudermondo,
belgium. December 81, 1S0L He arrived In Phila-
lelphia when twenty years old and en-
cred the Jesuit novitats ut Whitemarsh, Md.
10 1928 he proceeded TO Missouri and
udcd in the foundation of the University Of
s. Louis, in which he abored arduously until 1888.
whom ho entered upon his long glorious career as
An Indian missionary. He sont to found mis-
sion among the Pottawaltamies; thence, after two
ycars' labor, he went to the FIatheads, and soon
sftsr to tbs Blackieet Alone and unsupported
BY any protector, save that OF the Almighty, he
ourneyed mostly on foot among some Of the most
hostile Of the tribes He returned 10 civilization with
, scheme for regular system Of missionary esta5.
llshments, and In furtherance of tho plan visited
Belgium and travelled extensively in this country
enlist the cooperation OF his brethren OF the
Society OF Jesus. He took general supern.
tendance Of all the missions and assumed
In large part the task OF providing funds
for their support He wrote and published many an-
peals to the people OF Europe and America for the
purpose OF salisDg public interest in favor OF the
suffering Indian, and preached their cause
In every country OF Europe. The work
grew into gigantic proportions The good father
sides OF the Rocky Mountains. His faith in tho
human heart was unbounded and his zeal never
tagged During a last voyage, undertaken for tho
missions, no sustained Injuries which incapacitated
him from further labor. he made his way to st.
Louis with perfect resignation, where, on
May 2S. 1873, his life work ended He
published several books OF interest regarding the
Indian races and tho mission work among them.
Among others may bo mentioned, "Letters and
Sketches and Residence IN the Rocky Mountains"
(Philadslphis, 1S43); ''Orcgon Missions and Trav-
sls over the Rocky Mountains New York,
1S47); ''Western Missions and M,ssionar +" and
"New Indian Sketchcs'' Now York, 1861, ana
''Rs'ssn zu den slsengebirHen und elm Jahr unter
den widen Indianers,ammen dss oregon. .Gebieles''
(St Louis, 1861 These books are filed with inter-
ssting Information and with loving kind for tho
Indian. Tho monamont in his native town is a..
ung sibuts TO his faithful lie.work.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record viii show the changes In the
temperature for tho past nty-our hours In CON-
parison with tho corresponding date OF last year.
indicated by the Thermometer at Hudnurs pharmacy
(liEKALD Buidingl No 2ls Broadway:-
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
WELLAND CANAL NAVIGATION.

PORT DALuoUsIE, Sept. 23, 1878.
Navigation on the Weiiand Canal has again been re-
sumed. vessois and propsliers commencod locking
4 oh ta.da
The New York herald., 1878-09-24

In 1876 the amount charged or by by banks In the
cities above named was $ll 727,477 39 ana in 1887 the
amount was So 163. 35s so
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
PRAIRIE FIRE.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Sept. 23, 1878.
prairie fire near Osakis, Mimi, has destroyed
many grain stacks apd farm buildings, and Is stiil
burnlng.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
CAMP AND GARRISON fouIpAoE INSPECTION
RECRUITS.

RECRUITS.
WAsisGToS, Sept 90, 1873.
Lieutenant Colonel Roger Jones' Assistant Inspector
General Is detailed to inspect certain damaged CLOTH
Ing camp and garrison equipagc hand at the Phil.
adeIpha depot of the Quartermaster's Depart mont,
reported upen by board OF survey ss requiring tho
action Of an inspector, and Tor which Captain j. f.
Rogers, military storekeepcr. Is responsible.
First Lieutenant +. Henry Ray, Eighth infantry,
vii! report without delay to the intendent OF the
Nounted Recruiting Service. Jefferson barracks
Missouri TO conduct dctachm OF recruits to the
Department OF Dakota. On the completion Of this
duty no will JOIN his proper station.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
THE BELLEROPHON.

HALIFAX, Sept. 23 1875
The nsgship Bellcrophon, accompanied BY Her
Majos,y's ships SIRIUS and Argus, sailed to-dey for
Quebec via Char rlottetowu.