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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
QUEEN VICTORIA'S SPEECH.
PARLIAMENT PRoRoGUED-THANKs EXPRESSED THAT
TURKEY JARED so wELL-THE ARMY AND
NAVY PRAISED,

PARLIAMENT PROROGUED-THANKS EXPRESSED THAT
TURKEY JARED so wELL-THE ARMY AND
NAVY PRAISED.
LONDON Friday, Aug. 10, 1878.
The session of Parliament was prorogued to-day
by Royal Commission until November 2. The
text Of the speech read in the name ef the Queen
was follows:
MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN; When. in q crit
zeal condition OF public affairs, you assembled at the
commencement Of the year. pointed out to you that In
the interests OF my Empire precautions might become
necessary for which appealed to your beraity 70 pro-
vide At the same time assured you tnat no euOts IN
the OF peace should be wanting my part Your
response not ambiguous, ana contributed largely 20
isted p''''' '''N'''A
The terms agreement between Russia ana the Porte
an interval OF discussion, submitted TO Congress OF
the Powers and their councils have resulted In peace
TO be durable The Ottoman Empire has not emerged
from disastrous without loss but arrange
ments which have been made, while favorable to the
subjects OF the Porte, have secured to 10 position OF III
dependence which can be upheld against aggression
have concluded defensive convention with the sultan.
which has been laid before you 10 gives as regards MS
esSemepts Which in priueipp + tdFet6er with other
Powers, accepted in 1856 but Of which the form has
been found practically ehtctual The Sultan has,
the other hand bound himself 10 adopt and carry into
effect for securing good government
In those provinces In order to promote the objects OF
this agreement have undertaken the occupation and
administration OF the Island OF Cyprus.
taken place. have assisted by tho discipline and
high spirit OF my forces by and land by the aaery
with winch my reserves responded my call by tue pa
trotc offers OF military aid by my people in the Colonies
and by the proud desire OF Indian TO be reck-
Oned among the defenders OF the British Empire, de-
sire justified 10y the sOdierly qualities OF the force re-
Gently quartered IN Malta Inc spontaneous ohess OF
troops made by many OF the native GOvernn ents OF IN
da very gratifying to and recognize in them
fresh manifestation of that feeling towards my crown
and person which has been displayed in many previous
instances
Ny relations with all foreign Powers continue friendly
Although the condition OF affairs in South Africa sun
affords ground for anxiety have learned with sat
sfaetOu, from reports of civil and military officers
that the serious Disturbances which had arisen
among the native population the frontiers OF cape
Colony are now terminated. Here follows reference TO
the supplies voted and to various bills passed during the
session which exclusively of domestic INTEREST," The
speech concludes as follows: In bidding you farewell
pray that the blessing OF Almighty God may rest on your
recent abOrs aud accompany you In the discharge OF all
your duties"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17

Secretary Sherman did not visit the Custom
House yesterday, but will do to-day Du,ng the day
number OF visitors called at the Collectors office 70
pay their respects Secretary Sherman, among whom
were John Jay, General s. Z. Marvin, Il. II. Walsh Of
Long Island ex-Collector Casey, Of EewOrleans, and
the chairman Of tine Republican State Central Commit
Tee Of Georgia.
NJ T. Burt has been appointed keeper Of the Sandy
Hook Lighthouse and william II. Ferry has been COM
issioned assistant-keeper Of the Fire Island Light
house
The customs authorities state that duties on impOrta-
lions arc payable only the cashiers desk III the Gus
tom House and that persons presenting bills for duties
at private residences sHiDder Several complaints
zinc kid Glove importers II Is said win wait Secre-
tary sherman today to have the order revoked IN
Yok valuations which they claim seriously interior
ing with their business and locking their Invoices up IN
The public stores The subject fully investigated
and reported upon by the Customs Commission, the re-
cOnlmendations OF which are being carried out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
LONG BRANCH NOTES.

LoYG BRANCH, N. j., Aug. 16.-The
weather continues warm. Heavy rain, sunshine and
fog have alternated throughout the day, the pros
pect is now good for a rainy night.
The members Of the Anchor Yacht Club arrived here
this morning from Melville, N H. initheir yacht, and
dined at the Ocean Hotel
Taere will be a testimonial bali for the orchestra
leader al the Hotel Brighton tonight and there will De
a similar one at each Of the other principal hotels TO-
morrow night.
Readings were given last evening the United States
Hotel by Mr. Augustus Walters of Newark, who is
The conductors of the Amboy Division Of the Peunsy
vania Railroad will make an excursion here on Friday
next
Joining the Hotel Brighton tomorrow evening If the
weather permits.
Among recent arrivals are:
At the Howland-G 8. Blake, s. 8. Sharp and wife,
Philadelphia Dr. evan Artsdalen, CheltOn Hil PENN
Ricardo Acosta and family, Paul II. Goddard and
wife, Hew-YOrk.
scOby ScObyville, N. j. Augustus Walters Newark g.
p. DanfOrth Nashua, Iii f. NJ Earle and family New
Al the Mansion House-Tbe Rev. A ii. Kellogg ID. d.,
Philadelphia; Mrs A. Reasoner, Mrs. B. Guerin, Nor
rstOwn N j.. Miss Lizzie Guerin Mrs j. L. Gray, New
ark i. s. Williams, MerideD. Conn., III. >. walters aud
wife, Buffalo; Alfred Lyons, DIR. A. Mayer, Dawson
Al the Ocean Hotel-Hugo Mack and family. MI
waukoe; Mrs. Charles L. Bennett and family, Phila
dcphia w. Douglass, George Van dc Water Charles
Place and wife, William Wills and wife, j. S. Coffin, II.
j. Chaplin and family. Hew-YOrk.
At the Hotel BrightOn-1irs =. W. Bacon Philade-
pha Mrs. NJ Moss and Miss Moss. Paterson; Amos
Rogers G. V. DE Forest aud family. New-YOrk.
AT the West End HOtel-Chaplan j. K lewis, u. S.
n: A. Presson,' Boston; senator 8. b. Con0ver
Colonel William p. Rice, Florida; Charles Il. Alexan-
der, Washington; George Harrison, Philadelphia !;
Judge john NJ. Kran and Wife, ]. A. SkitOn, j. j.
Franck, Charles W. Ogden. New-YOrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17

(Br) Smith, Hamburg " Bertauxs Fremuden (fSorl Tel,
JecseD Aal borg Den, Tobias Coz Skrrh0ldt lNor roy
Morgan PAL, T. do; American LOYdn Whittemoge Dun.
tin Funch Edye Co; DorOdea NJ Ial) MaFesca Fiesta
Lawrence Gaelic Nc Donald. Ge0rgeteWn Ders
Trowbrtdges sons Giuseppina Utah. Ruggero, Trieste
Briggs Fav0rite Higgins POrtnn Prince II Trowbrideas
Sons; Emma L shaw (Br) Macawbar Duukrk. Q w Ger.
Zanoni tEr) lie Blanc st Johns r. Hston watson "a.
John Boyd (Br) CrOwe, Pernambuco Gerhard Ignasc
Qta), Mur, Naples, Funeh. Edge Co: Marietta Ita no
meo Odessa Russia do; David O"en, Chadbo1rne Limerick
schrs Whitney Long BcImon Fernandina Fla Parseu. A
Loud Joseph Wilde Reed Santa Cruz Canary Isles Yates
Som Wardwen, Bernbaum Inazua aud Jcremie Wilson q
ArInas; Hope (Brl, HILL st John, b, Scammel Bros
DISASTER
MONTREAL, Aug 16-Mr Lewis OF Buffalo, who has arrived
from the coast o. Labrador states that toe sehr q
night Of the lSth ult on Isle AuxbOs
FOREIGN PORTS
LIVERPOOL. Aug I6-Au Lake Eepigod Brl from Mon.
treal.
LONDON. Aug le-Ar str Hermann Ludwig tBelgs from
QUEENSTOWN Aug i6Arr str Russia Brl from Nev.York
sailed str City of Richmond C Liverpool for New.
York.
land, Antwerp for Philadelphia.
HAVANA Aug l6.ArF str City Of Vera Cruz, nom New
York.
HALIFAX s, Aug le.-Arr Cores (Br) from Johns
n +, aud sailed for New.york
IoSDON. Aug 16-Sailed 18th inst NOrdhayet Mmson;
14h Nellie Moody the latter for Delaware Breakwaer Val
kyTia sirius Capt Freese the latter 18th Inst
Western Empire FerTarO Terra Mia Madre f. Sarpen the
latter for baltimore; Axe for NewYork: Ajace Neptun,
Nile capt Marvn Mary kersten the latter Tor CharestOn
Falk for Wilmington
Burroughs latter at Leth; Der Wsnderer 18th inst
Origine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
SUMNER LEISURE.
NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

NEWPORT, X. l., Aug. 15.-NewpOrt has
been having charming weather Of late, making business
unusually lively The cOttagers too, not idle, for
they find all their time taken up in entertaining and
being entertained.
Both the Constellation aud the Saratoga at anchor
in the outer harbOr Their officers on shore often
and receive considerable attention at the hotels at the
torpedo station, and at Fort Adams
The Hon. r. c. Parsons and family, Of Cleveland Ohio
are at the Ocean House.
Among the late hotel arrivals the following:
Ocean HOuse-C. b. Hebbard, Detroit A. II. Holmes
c. f. Souihmayd the Misses Howard, Ridgely and Mac
kenze, W. 2. Hanna, T. ID. Mason, George Van Duyne,
r. D. A. ParrOtt New York s. o. Richardson and fam
lily, Wakefield, Mass. T. Parsons, +. f. Emery Herbert
MagOun and wife. Boston; Horace Fasstt and family,
Mrs II. c. McCauey, Mrs John Gibson, Walter Gibson.
Miss Gibson, Philadelphia John Chetwood and wife,
Elizabeth N j.. Miss Orion, Brooklyn j. +. Lockwood,
San Antonio; 7. Woodruff and wife, Erie, N. Y; :. q.
Cary, Buffalo j. b. Howard, BridgepOrt N. b. Howard
and wife, st. Louis J. L. Mines Howard Rdgey, Bat-
more; J. NJ. Davis, Fshkll Landing; J. b. Edgar and
wife, Detroit NJ A. Hanna, Cleveland; n Batcheller
and WIFE, L. c. Wells, Lynn Mr.. and Mrs. Dean, Taun
ton G.. l.. Upham, YOnKers Ward Hunt Utica 9. III.
c. swift and family, New-Bedford; a. II. Bispee. W. 8.
Tod, Washington Mrs. John Todd Miss Hiekox, Cleve-
land
Miss Browning Miss Day, New-York; Mrs. W. IL.
Bourne Detroit; Mrs James Chase, Springfield; ID. G..
Walsh and family, Philadelphia Robert Mcknight and
family Pitsburg Penn. Robert Nelson, Miss ~ Nelson,
Philadelphia Amos BOnsal, Mrs BOnsal, philadelphia.
Dion BOuccault left town for New-YOrk this morning
by railroad. His yacht, the Feur-de-Lis, will remain
here until after Mr. MOntague's funeral,
The interest In the polo sport Increases the most
popular outdoor amusement ever introduced here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
DARING AND SUCCESSFUL RoBBERY.

A MEMBER OF EEw-YORK FIRM LOSES $4,000
WORTH OF JEWELLERY IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Aug. 16.-A most daring and sue
cessfu robbery perpetrated at the Palmer House
this afternoon, by which Henry Freund OF the firm Of
Max Freund & Co., Of New-York, lost about $4,000
worth OF goods. He arrived here this morning with
heavily armored irOn-bound trunk. After taking
preoauiOn against burglars. he went to dinner with
friend about / o'clock Although he remained away
only half an hour, he found returning 10 hls rOOm
that AN entrance had been effected through the tran
son. and that his trunk broken open. The more
valuable jewellery missing, and no traces Of the
thief except two mmies and piece OF paper In which
they had been wrapped could be found. Detectives
here believe Mr. Freund has been followed by Newlork
professionals. who become perfectly familiar with
his habits and mode OF life.
From the fact that three perEOns-Onc from st. Louis,
one from Boston, and n lady from st. Lous-left the
hotel almost Immediately after the robbery Ostenslby
for their respective cities although trains left here at
that hour surnlSed that they have some connection
with the affair For week past gang Of English and
EeWYOrk professional thieves have been working here,
and the men and are believed TO be members Of
that combination Detectives are busy investigating
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
PASSENGERS ARRIHED.

FROM IIVERPOOL-By Steamship CitV Of BrtSsels-C.
H. and H. C. Alexander Mr. and Mrs J. Ainsworth Charles
Brown. Mr. and Mrs. J. p. n Bagne, Mr. and Mrs A. W.
Beard Barnes T. BOylan. Mr. and Mrs. j. d. BOyne Leo
Cohu. MI and Mrs H. Coghi Capt l. and Mrs Cook John
Cacman D. ColcOok w. N. Collins J. A. Bradshaw, Mrs
:. G. Dennis. Miss NJ Dennis Dennis Fred Dennis j. G.
Delahautv, H. nOnay, j. b. Durham Major C. A. Earnest
samuel Feather r. j. Fitzpatrick. H. andS Fisher 4.
France Thomas Farr b. GerriSh j. Gbb. Mr.. Geary Mr.
II. Kuhn. Kelly kliyer G. C. Luck A. Leeo MeAiee,
Madden, r. aud d. Moore, III. A. MackaY +. Metea Allan
Macdoneil j. f. eEhey. T. NicrOlsOn. Ml-s l.. e.
owens j. OrmsrOd or Onnel j. PorteOus f. Pierce,
MI and Mrs ]. Peenc Miss NJ a. Peene. Miss X. Peene
Mr. and Mrs j. Pullman aud son. Dr. J. b. Roberts Capt.
Renln SIR. RUSSELL ]. ". Roberts, W.
H. Reed, NJ D. and Dr. II. NJ. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs T. A..
Roberts, T. stephens A. l. Smith, Mr. Swansead J. f. sad
dinFton ]. 49, sullivan. r. SOuthwlCk MT and Mrs. L. w.
searey. Miss M seaTey, TATE MT Tones NJ +. aud W.
g. VanderpOOl. Lieut. W. Wolfe Miss T. WralstenhOlme C..
H. Walker j. Young Kanesabro Wakai Kinzabro Yayx A.
We In Mauueytle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.

MIR. GKoEsDECK EXPLAINS THE AMERICAN POLICY.
PARIS, Friday, Aug. 10. 1878.
The International Monetary Conference met
again to-day, all the delegates present. Governor
Fenton introduced Mr. Horton secretary Of the Amer-
can delegation and asked his admtanco TO a seat In
the conference The application Immediately
granted. Mr.. GrOesbeck, behalf OF the American
delegates, explained the views OF the United States
Government and submitted programme for the es-
tabshment OF common relation between gold and sill
YER aud of Liberty OF coinage The English Swiss, Swed-
ish and Italian representatives participated In the de-
hate which followed On motion or the Italian represcn-
tatvc the conference decided to invite Germany 70 send
representatives 20 unite their deliberations The
ference then adjourned until Monday.
Mr. GrOesbock explained the Bland bill 10 the Confer
encr He said the motives Of the American Government
were entirely unselhsh, it derived from
the mines OF the country He submitted a resolution
affirming the desirablity OF fixed international rate
between gold and silver, and OF the unlimited coinage OF
both US legal-tender.
Mr. GOschen, one OF the English delegates, said Eng.
land reserved the right TO maintain the gold standard
mn tier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
A sLooP UPSET OFF THE BATTERY.
ONE MAN DROWNED BEFORE ASSISTANCE CoULI
REACH HIM.

ONE MAN DROWNED BEFORE ASSISTANCE COULD
REACH HIM.
The crowds of people at the South and
Hamilton ferry aud the bOatmen at the Battery
were startled about p yesterday by the sudden cap
sire OF the sOop Hebe, which was being tOwed by the
tug William o. Brown. In Instant almost the boat
was lying bottom upward. Immediately there was
rush OF all the loungers about TO the Battery, and the
boatmen went 10 the rescue of those ON board.
dozen rowbOats and half dozen tugs arrived at the
wreck simultaneously but too late 70 save John Price,
the mate The captain, Henry Cort, who was steering
his vessel before capszed, to rise TO the
surface struggling hard to keep up. The tug General
6gel rescued him. Price seen 70 come up once and
grasp piece Of the wreck but 1t proved to be too small
and though he struggled hard to save himself he sank
for the last time before assistance could reach him lie
was a German by BIRTH aud lived I'm MOnrOe-st, IN this
city. He fOrty-iye years old, and leaves wife and
four children.
From Captain COrt IL learned that the slOOp be-
lOnged 70 the NewJersey LghteraRe Company. She had
on board $50 OF railroad iron, large amount OF
which was ON deck She taking II from korwalk to
the foot of Market-st., Jersey CITY. The William o.
Brown had taken the Hebe in tow opposite Martins
stores Brooklyn and off the Battery was caught be-
tween the ebb and food tides, which parted the towing
hawser when the Hebe swung DrOadsidc aud being
slightly tOp-heavy went over IN an instant
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p Q S T S ORBIT
3:45 a. m.
A LARGE FIRE At EAST ST LOUIS.

SEVERAL FREIGHT DEPOTs IN FLAMEs-A LACK OF
WATER.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 1G.-One of the most de-
structive fires which ever visited East ST.
Louis is now raging there. The freight
depots of the OHIO and Mississippi and
Chicago and Alton and Yandalia Railroads are in
flames, together with everything in their immedi-
ate vicinity. Steamers from st. Louis have
crossed the bridge, but are powerless to
fight the flames, there being no IA
cIlities for obtaining water. The loss must be
very heavy, as loaded freight are standing on
either side of each of the freight houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17

"Par said q youthful rustic, rising from
picking up apples aud softly rubbing his back against
the tree, " ken do them seight-hand pf0rmenscs
wen I grown up Pm gOin TO be a prestidigttater."
HIN - replied the paternal with vehement contempt
you keep work Bout next month you'll be pressed
10 dig a later up in the corner lotW-fGraphic.
An excursionist on board one of the steam
ers that ply amongst the Hebrdes ANNOYED his fellow
messengers, not without sometimes amusing them by
his remarks every object that presented itself to
view Having obtained from the captain the ntorma-
ton that "A mountain in sight about fifty miles of,
he rushed about the deck exclaiming 10 after
another "LOOk at that mountain Look at that noun
tam What do you think IL Is fifty miles or Only
think sir-we see an object fifty miles of /" Man,
said quiet scOtchman whom he thus addressed, aud
had been not little pesered by him already, did
" zee ne mune 4"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
FUNERAL OF EXERT A. DUYCKINCK.

GONEhAiI VI En- a. OlShANNhs
LAID TO REST IN THE SLEEPY HOLLOW CEMETERY
A small gathering, marked by the preDonder-
eDcc Of grayhaired men, assembled at ST. Marks Prot
estan Episcopal Church yesterday to attend the funeral
services of Evert Augustus Duycknck The body was
enclosed in a crape-covered coffin, which was silver
plate with the inscription Evert A. Duycknck, born
November o. 1916 died August 49, 1873" BY special re-
the family there floral offerings Sprgs
OF evergreen were placed the head and foot OF the co
hn and upon the top few roses The funeral ser
vices were conducted by the Rev. Dr. RyanCe, assisted
by the Rev. DIR. Malett, OF the Church Of the Holy
Martyrs. The burial service OF the Episcopal Church
was Tecited and the hymn Here have
tlnung city but seek to come, was sung by the
choir After the services the body taken 10 TarTy
town, aud buried In the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
The pallbearers were John BigelOw, Frederick DE
Peyster Henry T. Drown, John B. MOreau George III.
Moore Professor Drisler, AllenJ Cumming aud Richard
E. Mount Among those present in the church were
John Jaw D. g. Francis Charles S. Francis g. W. Fred
erickson, j. w. BoutOn, William Irving spauding, j.
Austin Stevens Colonel Warner Of the Historical So
cety, A. ]. Davis, Charles Burt, g. H. Moore, OF the
LenOx Library, H. b. Built and j. Halpin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
HOME NEWS.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDNUrs NO.
2ls BROADWAY
Gam 76. Noon. TO-. m. 49, Midnight III
Highest dnrinR the daY, 20. Lowest az.
Average. 74i47. same day 1877, 1874:
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth lrenne Hoiel-SenatOr Thomas w. Ferry.
OF Michigan General w. l. McMen, OF Louisiana; United
DistrcAttorney II. H. Wels Of ashpgton Rodney
W. Daniels Buffalo; and Captain Ralph Chandler, rag
master g IT, Lieutenant Commander Frederick Pear
son, and DR. H. f. Harvey, U. ,. NJ. HOFFMAN House1
United states Circuit Court Judge Hugh L. Bond o. Bat
ID. NJ Edgerton, Vice President OF the kansas
Pacific HALLWAY Company .BrsUOOt Captain James
b. Eads % St Louis and Henry Sanford, Of Florida
indsOr HOl-D Thomas VAIL President Of the Troy and
Boston Railroad Gonna y aud Frederick I9wnsend; OF
Albany .Sfurterdnf HOuse-General b. II. Hill, u >. A.
Nicholas HOtsl-Benjamn Gerrish IT, United states
Consul at Bordeaux Euereu HOuse-A Rouzand OF Lon
don Grand Central HOtel-Captain Frederick Watkins
OF the steamship city Of Brussels Metropolitan Hotel
The Rev John V. Dodge, Of Evansville. IND.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
DEADENING THE sIxTH-AvENUE DIN.
AN ELASTIC WHEEL WHICH rs SAID TO REMOVE ALL

NOISE.
Another invention which it is asserted will
deaden the noise on the Metropolitan Elevated Railroad
has been brought TO the attention Of the Officers who
have promised to give fair trial. The invention is
called the sectional elastic wheel" and is like an ord
nary ear wheel except in the construction Of the tire
The tire composed of steel and half inches thick
cut In sections to break the usual vibrations, and
these are around band Of rubber three fourhs OF
inch thick An lion hange the outside OF the wheel
holds the tire IN position. ana al sound produced by VI
braOn Is absorbed by the rubber several experts have
examined the new wheel and have recommended II TO
the attention of the elevated rOads The inventor George
Cornwall Of Milford, COnu., proposes TO try the new eX
pertinent upon the Metr jpOitan Road IN few days IL
has already been tiled railroad cars and other
hiclCs with satisfactory result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-17
ANOTHER AMERICAN IRON sTEANIsHrP.

The new iron steamship City of Columbus.
built at Chester Penn, by John Roach Son, for the
Empire Line to Savannah arrived at this port yesterday
In command OF Captain j. S. Nckerson. Her cabin h-
tngs will be completed In "a few days. when the vessel
will be open for inspection TO the public She will take
her regular place In the line August %. The steam
ship Gate City, building by Mr. Roach, will follow
the COlum bus In about three weeks These with the
Salvador aud Rapidan, make four new iron steamships
for This line.