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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

Cardinal Fabio Asquini. one Of the four members
of the Sacred College created by Pope Gregory XVII
died ut Rome December ~ from the consequence of
fracture Of the thigh bone by fall last November
He of tho few members Of the Sacred College
OF Pope Leo KILL who have successfully served four
occupants Of the Holy 6ee A Venetian by birth.
having been born at Fagagns August IA. 1892. he
studied for the priesthood at the Ghislicr College.
and. having bcen admitted to holy orders. entered
the service of Pope Leo XII. 81 private cham
berlsin while still . young man. Before he had
attained hi thirteth year he sent to Naples ~
attache to the Ncapolitan Euncisture, and there be-
gan his career a. dipomatist and civil servant of
The papacy. lie Papal Legstc ut Naples from
1887 TO 1887. and was created Cardinal january ~
1874. but reserved in peo until the consistory OF
April 10. 1S45. During the ponfcate Of Plus TX his
Offices chiefly about tho person OF tho Pontif
but lao an active member Of no fewer than nine
of the most important Congregations of Cardinals
all loss dealing with matters OF discipline
He Grand Chancellor OF the Equestrian Order
and was of the most constant companiona of
Pope Plus TX. during his leisure hours.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Longfellow went to hear Gerster In Boston.
Mrs. Admiral Porter has entirely regained her
health.
In Washington the old heeland-toe polka is super
seding the waltz.
The Blaine family. with Gail Hamilton. has re-
turned to Washington.
Senator Spencer and ex-Congressman Platt are
of mine in the Black Hills. and 1t gives them
s.. 900 amonth.
John A. Bingham, Minister to Japan, who is now
in Washington leave Of absence. will return to
that country in the spring.
Representative Hartridge. of Georgia. who in
critical condition Monday from incipient pneu-
monia was improving yesterday.
Mrs. Don Cameron will remain for while with her
afflicted mother, while Miss Cameron will preside
over her fathers household in Washington.
The English government ia paying Atghans-men
and women-S6 apiece for doubtful loyalty, while
English men and women ut home are starving!
The NJ. Detaille who made unfortunate mar
riage and who is reported to be coming to America
is not NJ Edouard Detaille, Of Paris. the celebrated
battle painter.
Senator Dorsey of Arkansas the expiration OF
Ills term Of Office, will travel with his family through
France in chaise. Mrs. Dorsey is said to be the
handsomest lady in public life.
The French do not understand the love of the Eng.
Uie,o says the is that the French have not
found it easy to love sovereisns.
All Say. . Chinaman, who for several years has
controlled Chinese labor the Union Pacific Rail
road, is millionaire, and married Tartar woman.
the Tartars being mental race in China.
Alexander H. Stephens, who had attack Of
neuralgia of the bowels ON Monday night. is In .
worse condition physically than he has been for
years. He is still confined to his room at the Ma
tional Hotel, Washington.
Thirty Chicago Cinnamon belong to . Sunday
school class each John having usually lady teacher
They pronounce English very well. They get their
shoes from China and their other clothing from San
Francisco. The school was organized by Welsh
man.
Associate Justice Hunt remains in a critical condi-
tion though last night he was somewhat easier. His
attending physician, DR.. Baxter. while he has no
fear Of any immediate danger is not prepared to say
that he believes Judge Hunt will recover from his
present illness. His right side is completely para
lyzed and he 10 unable to articulate. His mind is
perfectly clear.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
The Interoceanic Canal.

Lieutenant Lucien N. B. Wyse's report
to the French Interoceanic Canal Associa-
ton on the operations of the exploring party
of which he had command reduces to q
certain simplicity the chaos of projects for
the construction of canal which shall
connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
through the isthmus between North and
South America. Hitherto one of the dis
couraging aspects of this great enterprise
has been the difficulty of finding any one
to determine which of the multitudinous
routes already proposed was really prefer
able for solid reasons to all others. AT least
sixteen different plans have ardent advo-
Gates, SO that we no sooner hear that one
route is desirable, excellent, satisfactory,
than from fifteen sources we hear the
declaration that this route SO praised is
worthless, contemplate and impossible,
and that the scheme to put it for
ward is mere jobbery. Lieutenant Wyse
declares impractical or chimerical" all
the projects named save'six designated in
his report, and hints very plainly his opin-
ion that some of these also are quasi CHI
merical. Two of these are Panama lines,
three are Darien lines, and the sixth is the
Choco project of Commanders Seltridge and
Collins. In the map that accom- panies his
report Lieutenant Wyse indicates which of
these six he likes least by giving the tracing
of only two lines-one line with locks
and one q line at the sea level.
Both these lines reach the Pacific by
the Tuyra and the Gulf of San
Miguel. One connects the Tuyra with
the Atrato. and SO reaches the Gulf of Uraba
One strikes from the Tuyra northeast to the
Atlantic coast. which it touches at the Bay
of Acanti. We are we'll aware that Lieuten-
ant Wyse's conclusions on these points will
be denied rs strenuously as have been de-
MED before this the conclusions of other
competent officers, but his report will be
ON important part Of the material that will
be laid before the Interoceanic Canal So
ciety and before the commission it may call
into existence to determine this very point
what plan is preferable to all others; and
the predictions of the society's own off,
Ger will not be without influence on the
judgments of such body, while the judg-
ments Of that body may materially further
the realization of this great scheme.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

Oxford Declines Harvard's Challenge.
Harvard has brought up squarely against
what has always been the chief obstacle in
the way of an eight-oared race. with Oxford.
The latter cannot row later than August /,
while the former cannot row earlier than
that. To be sure, Columbia's victory at
Henley was as early as July 4 4; but her
men ran decided risk, owing to the
short time they had in England before the
race-far too short to allow them to become
thoroughly acclimated. A match made with
the victorious Varsity eight Of the year
would Of necessity call for great care in
every detail-far greater than o race open to
course had but one slight curve in it, while
that from Putney to Mortlake is almost
like letter 49," College duties would pre-
vent the Harvard team getting away before
very late in June, and instead of the seven
weeks her crew had in England in 1869
they would, if they rowed before August,
have scarcely half that time. In view of the
fact that the former contest did more to
spread the name OF Harvard, especially in
Europe, than almost any event which ever
happened to her, her faculty at the present
juncture might very properly consider
whether, without harm being done any
where, the nine members Of the crew could
not be examined month earlier than
usual, say by the middle of May, and then
be excused for the rest Of the term. And in
reaching this conclusion they need not
overlook the fact that Harvard never before
had as fast an eight as now, and perhaps in
all the next ten years may never see their
liza amin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
JACOB w. BUCKBEE.

The flags on the Produce Exchange were half
mast yesterday account of the death OF Jacob W.
Buckbee Mr.. Buckbee. who in the thirtysev-
enth year OF his age, born in Westminster
county. At the agc of nineteen in answer to ad
vertisement he called ut the office Of George b. Fer
ris X CO.. produce commission merchants at No. So
Pearl street. and was engaged bookkeeper. which
into partnership in the firm He was man of great
business ability and much esteemed Change.
Last Monday week he complained of feeling unwell.
Brooklyn. where the physicians announced that he
had severe attack of pneumonia. He seemed to be
relapse which resulted fatally at two clock yester
day morning. Mr. BuckDee leaves a widow and one
son.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

THE WEATHER.-The disturbance referred to
In yesterdays HERALD advancing from tho
Northwest has moved into tho northern lake
regions, with a gradual increase Of pressure.
The area of high barometer that extended over
the central districts during the past week is
recedng slowly into the ocean. 1t is connected
with another large area by narrow strip of
high barometer which overlies the Lower Mis-
sissippi Valley. The pressure is falling rapidly
in the Southwest. and there are indications Of
the organization Of disturbance in the
Western Gulf. Snow has fallen in the
central valley districts, the lake regions
and the Northwest, and rain Is reported In
Texas. The winds have been brisk In the lake
regions and the Northwest, fresh ON the Attain
tic and Gulf coasts, aud generally light else
where. The temperature has riscn in all the
districts except the Middle Atlantic and New
England States, where it has fallen decidedly.
1t is very probable that the area Of high barom-
ctcr that ovcrlics the South and Middle Allan
tic COASTS will tend to throw the approaching
disturbance so far to the north that its influ-
encc on the weather of our district will not be
very marked 1t is possible, however, that the
disturbance that is organizing in the Southwest
may break through the narrow band of high pres
sure that separates 1t from the one over the
lakes, in which case severe weather will
he experienced on the Middle Atlantic coast
The special weather cable published else
where shows that another prediction 10y tho
HERALD Weather Bureau is about to be real
ICED The wind direction and general condi-
tions Of yesterday give good evidence OF the
near approach of the centre of disturbance to
the coast. The weather in New York and its
vicinity to-day will be warmer and cloudy, pos
sibly with rain orsnow toward night. To-mor-
row II promises to be cooler and cloudy, fol-
lowed by clearing weather.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

by the courts and supported in jails. The
net gain to the public sense OF security was
considerable the net saving to the public
purse was enormous. Sentimental readers
may rhapsodize over these statements all
they choose, but the clear heads and deep
pockets. which really are the mainstay OF
every effective charitable enterprise. will be
thankful enough in the consideration OF
the hard facts which the speaker noted as
having been accomplished.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
John ArTKEN

John Aitken, merchant OF this city. died on Mon.
day evening from . complication of disorders. He
was scventy-three years of age and the founder
of the old house Of Aiken Miller and member Of
the present firm OF Aiken Son < Co.. fancy goods.
The old house OF Aitken Miller started thirty.
ak years ago at No. Az Canal street. and was
changed to the present firms name In 1874. The
tcrian Church Tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
RANSOM BALLOON

Judge Balloon died at Binghamton. N. Y. on Nom
day night January O. He had filled the post OF Cir
cult Judge for twenty-five years. having been last
compelled by i'll health to resign In 1877. when
Judge Martin was elected In his place. He was
popular and influential citizen and highly respected
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
What France Has Decided.

France has declared her will on the prof.
ects of those who proposed to "revise the
constitution" which was the euphemistic
their cherished purpose to make the Execu-
tive king. Beaten in the repeated con-
ficts at the polls for majority In the
Chamber Of Deputies beaten out Of the
field in their attempts to govern with a
Ministry of intrigue, and with such Min
istry to force the feeble and dull-witted
President to the sticking point OF coup
dftat, the monarchists never relinquished
their projects while they held the Senate
and saw what opportunities it afforded
them to utilize any false step of their OPP
ponents That Chamber, therefore. became
the grand centre of reactionary activities.
With the Senate in their power, and with
an Executive that they could force into
line with them for supreme occasion, they
never despaired of creating such situation
as would give them some day temporary
advantages in the other Chamber. and so
open the door to the application OF the
clause placed in the constitution for this
purpOSe"-''tue COuStltutIou may 10 HCSiocu
on the proposition of the President or OF
either.branch Of the Legislature" 1t was
not necessary that they should have a ma
jority in the Chamber of Deputies to do
this, for on the resolution of ono Cham
Der in favor of revision the two Chambers
would meet in a common session and the
proposition would be voted upon in joint
ballot. Thus. if they could have cut down
the majority of the republicans in the
Deputies-by intimidation, corruption or
otherwise-and have made such gains in
the Senate as they hoped to make in this
election. they might on joint ballot have
had a majority for their project. That has
been their hope; but now that is done
with, and the one issue above oil others
that France has determined by this election
is that all projects against the constitution
are from this time forth set aside and that
France definitely and permanently &C
cepts the republican form Of government.
Henceforth opposition must be, not o strug-
gle against the form of government, but
struggle that accepts and admits the form
as primary condition. This is. therefore,
ON event. OF browning Importance in the his
tory of the Republic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
LADY CATHERINE wHYrE-MELvrLLE.

Lady Catherine whyte-Melville died at Mount Mel
vile. st. Andrews, December %. Her ladyship had
been in delicate health for years past. and the
death OF her son, Major q. j. Whyte-Melville, tho
distinguished novelist and sportsman. affected her
very deeply. The deceased daughter of the
late Francis Godolphin, fifth Duke OF Leeds and
in her eghty-sixth year. She married Mr. J. whyte-
Melville. the convenor of Fifeshire. the LIST Of
June. 1919.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
pgrnos DnYsAKrs-nrsronrcAL PAINTER.

There died in Munich, on the 9TH ult In his sixty
fourth year. Pstros Drysakis, u historical painter.
whose one-timo celebrity is now almost forgotten.
He was born in Thebes and went to Munich
when he eighteen years Of age. Hehrst attracted
public attention. at the exhibition OF the Art Union
in 1871. BY genre pictures Of scenes from
the Greek War of Independence. He painted
In succeeding years many similar SUBJECTS.
In which, IL IL said. he largely availcd
himself of the help Of other painters. HE "Apothe'
tied in Paris aroused great enthusiasm and wss
reproduced In Q large Autograph IL u LITTLE more
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

CoNGREss.--A good deal was said but very
little done in Congress yesterday. In the Senate
the silver question came up in diverse FORMS
Personal matters for the most part claiined the
attention of the House. To finish their work by
the beginning of March both houses will have
to go to work little more earnestly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
CHARLES WOOD.

Charles Wood. retired merchant. died suddenly
yesterday at his residence. No. SO South Portland
avenue. Brooklyn. He was eighty-fve years of age
and was born in Trenton MI When sixteen years
old he came this city, and nine years later started
in the wholesale grocery business with his brother.
Meeting with business reverses in 1S4s Mr.. Wood
left this city for the West, where he spent several
years. He retired from active business some time
ago. He leaves wife and three daughters In COM
Portable circumstances.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

IT MAY Possibly interest foreign riflemen to
know that the conditions of the international
long range rifle match have been changed. BY a
resolution of the National Association the
"pama" shall be shot for each year in the coun-
try Of the last winning team until 1884. After
that it shall be held subject to challenge.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
WILLIAM H. GARDINER. NJ. d.

DIR. William H. Gardiner died of enlargement of the
liver yesterday at his residence Of Clinton and
Livingston streets. Brooklyn. Deceased. who was
able physician and highly respected citizen was born
in this city in 1922. and descendant of Lyon
Gardiner. the first settler of Gardiners Island. He
studied at Yale College and subsequently graduated
from the University of the City Of New York In 1843
He was member of the Medical Board Of the Brook
lyn City Hospital. and also visiting physician
at the Brooklyn and Central dispensaries.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

IF'CLERK GUMBLEToN has the right kind o.
lawyers he will be able to make his stay of pro
ccedings last him until the end of his term. -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
II RIPPLE SH q e T
NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1879.

The probabilities are that The srcather iM NetD
York and its riciniiy to-day ieiH be raSmcr and
cloudy, possibly rih rain or snO,o toward night.
Tomorrow promises 10 be cooler and cloudy,
1ollOsced 6y clearing ,reather.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

than an adaptation of "Baurenschlaeht fresco ~
Lindenschndt In the church OF Sending. brysakis
painted in 1871 was one Of the works bequeathed by.
King Ohio l. to the New Pnacothek The deceased
painter suffered from disease of the eyes and mas
exhibitions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

THAT Our INSTANTANEOUS CITIZENS who
fought with General Grant and appreciate his
great services feel keenly his discourteous treat
ment by Cork's model Town Council is shown
by the arrangements that making for an in
dignation meeting ut the Cooper Union.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

TIE WISDOM OF WAITING for the other side of
a story is illustrated by the Pinckney trial.
According to all the witnesses for the defence
he is o model Judge. u.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

A STRoNG FEATURE of Mr.. Cox's Census bill
introduced yesterday, is the clause providing
for the appointment Of capable men to do til.
work
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

RAILROAD CORPORATIONS and stockholders
will be interested in our United States Supreme
Court report this morning,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
JOSEPH yIrET.

Joseph vlict. Law Judge Of Warren county. N. j..
died at Beivdcre yesterday morning. He had been
ailina for some time with affection Of the spins
and about three weeks ago he fell while attending
court. In addition 90 receiving severe scalp wound
he wrenchcd his back so seriously to hasten hIs
death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

FERRY TRAVEL is still all right, but so long al
the present immense quantity of ice remains il
the river Jersey and the other outlying territory
are liable to be cut off any day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
GENERAL ROBERT BURN,

General Robert Burn. colonel commandant Of the
Royal artillery, died at Cheltonham December 49,
aged eghty-six. He obtained his nrst commission in
the artillery on the nth Of December, 1872 became
colonel In 1885, major general In 1884, lieutenant gem
eral In 1865, and full general October l. 1877.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

THE INCREASE OVER last year in the receipts
from the sale of the Plymouth Church pews is
q sign of the return of the good times, as well as
of the popularity Of Mr.. Beecher.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

THE CHARTER OAK alleged conspiracy trial
came to an end yesterday, resulting in the ac-
quittal of the President and directors. The YER
dict seems to have created some surprise in
Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

Nor HAVING VICTORY Of its own to eel
CITRATE Tanmany Hall falls back this evening on
Andrew jackson and the battle of New Orleans.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock market
was fairly active and steady. Government
bonds We're firm, States steady and railroads
strong. Money on call lent at 3 q per cent,
and at the close as low as 212 3 per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
nm yoHN prNssE.

DR.. John Binsse. prominent citizen of watertown.
n Y. died yesterday. He was born in New York in
1906. and was graduated from tho College Of Physi-
clans and Surgeons in 1926. He practiced medicine
IN this city until 1895. when ne removed to Water.
town o act a. agent for John Lafarge at that time
large land owner in Northern New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
LUDWIG SCHNEIDER GERMAN AUTHOR.

Aulic Councillor Ludwig Schneider reader to the
Emperor of Germany, died at Berlin about the Goth
ult He was born at Berlin April 20. 1905; sue
cessively an actor vocalist and volunteer soldier;
edited paper The Friend Of the Soldier. and pub
shed in several languages books for the of SOL
diers Returning the stage i'll 1884 he gained great
popularity at Berlin and wrote or remodeled many
plays. He bitterly opposed to the democratic
revolution of sis when he had to leave Berlin. and
founded at Potsdam the army Gazette. He
recompensed by King Friedrich wilhelm with the
post OF royal librarian. and was highly honorcd by
the present Emperor He accompanied the head
official bulletins. and was employed on several con-
fdential missions. He author of biographical
sketches of King Wilhelm 1883 ana 1867, of Ills
tory OF the Berlin Opera QS40 and of various
novels and essays.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

1T WILL BE SEEN from court reports that
there is no depression in the divorce business.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
GIusHppI BENAssA1, ITALIAN PAINTER.

News has been received Of the recent death at Reg
gio. in Italy Of Gi1seppi Benassa young painter
of much talent and Of considerable renown. He had
worked for number of years In Florence and his
studio well known to American visitors. His
pictures sought after and sold well. Some
twelve years ago he painted 1.-THE Harvest in the VAL
10y Of Pisa said TO he full OF mastery realism and
fine in color. He in Egypt during the cutting Of
the Suez Canal and brought back to Italy many
studies The regretted young artist of late years had
taken up the painting Of majoica. devotng himself
to the decoration Of the pieces produced by the
factory OF Ginori, which modelled after those Of
Pisaro and Urbino. His success in this line Of art
was so great that he had come to be known the
Fortuny of majolica painters.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
ALEXANDER MuRpoCu.

Alexander Murdoch. of Alexander Murdoch Co.,
the Oldest dry goods commission house In Bslti.
more. died Of heart disease in his conutins .nou
yesterday.