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New-York tribune., 1879-12-20
THE NEW ENGLAND sOCIETY's DINNER.

THE NEWENGLAND SOC1ETY'S DINNER.
Three hundred prominent residents OF New-York
and many invited guests will sit down to the sew
enty-fourth annual dinner of the New-England
Society, c0mmemOrating the 250th anniversary of
the landing Of the Pilgrim Fathers. next Monday
evening. Among the invited guests are all the
members of the Presidents Cabinet Senators Blaine.
Bayard and iIoar, Generals Sherman and Horace
Porter Commodore Nicholson, Mayor Cooper, George
William Curtis, George Augustus Sala, the Rev.
Drs r. & Storrs NV. Bellows and Robert COllyer,
The presidents OF the 81. Nicholas ST. Georges, ST.
Andrews and ST. Patrck's Societies, and the Gov
ernors of Vermont, Connecticut aud NewHamp-
shire.
The tickets for this dinner were all long ago en-
gagged, and il has been for some time impossible to
procure one.
MAKING MERRY CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL .
At Miss Chapmans school for yorng ladies, at No
2 East Forty the holiday season began
yesterday: II is a custom at the school TO have a
Christmas celebration Of some kind every year.
and this season departure from the ordinary
mode of celebration was taken, in the shape of a
Christmas tree On the tree were 300 presents
none of which were allowed to be of more value
than 10 cents. The articles made OF furnished
by the teachers and the older pupils. for the
Iient of the younger scholars, and it q matter
OF much curiosity to the guests to notice how
many articles of oil shapes and materials. could be
procured for the small sum of dime. Refresh
Spents aud merry ing concluded the days fes-
tivities.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-20

Fortifv feeble lungs against Winter blast;
with HALEs HONEY OF HOREHoISD AND TAR. OF druggists
PIKL's 1CoInAChE DEors cure in one minute.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-20

Don't forget n HOLMAN LIVER AND STOMACH
PAD useful holiday gift Thousands have been
made happy through ITS wonderful efficacy.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-20

Several kinds Of wool shawls
are being sold with no regard
whatever to cost.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-20

Some Of the resldenIs OF East Ihlfty-Ilrst-st.
petitioned the Common Council, some time ago, for
the removal of - Balm OF G1ead" tree which
stands in front of the residence OF Joseph d. DAVIS
M Nc DOB East ihrty-frst-st. Mr.. Davis asked tho
Aldermen not 10 grant the petition because the tree
was "iamily relic" The Aldermen saved the tree,
and now il is sad the petitioners are trying to get
the Aldermen indicted for maintaining nuisance.
At least so Alderman Morris reported yesterday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
INDIANA's CHOICE FOR 1880
Seyenty-five Per Cent. of Repub-
licanS for Grant-Fifteen Per
Cent. for Sherman, and the
Remainder Scattering.

Special Dispatch 10 the Cincinnati Gazette.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 22.--ln response
10 an inquiry sent 10 its correspondent
in this State, the Journal publishes to-
morrow fully twenty cOlums of views
and interviews upon the question of
who is choice of the Indiana Republl-
cans for President i'm 1880. There are
represented in the great mass nearly
1000 persons, none of them politicians,
i'm the ordinary term of the word, but
men of business, sO"ial and professional
standing in their respective cOmmuni-
ties. Reviewing the result OF the in
quiry made a week ago, tide Journal edito-
rally SAYS the views il prints represent
that 80 per cent of the Republicans OF
Indiana are for Grant, ID per cent. for
sherman, and the remainder ere divided
between Harrison, Blaine, Conkling,
Washburn, Garfield and others. The
reasons are the same in all cases, md the
controlling one Is that the South has
forced the candidature OF Grant by its
attitude upon war legislation, and its
determination to annul all that the war
achieved.
IL is evident from the tone OF the in
terviews that if financial questions
should he the separating issue, the In
diana Republicans would be for Sher-
man with great heartiness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE
EDWIN BOOTH.
Two Shots Fired at Him.

CHICAGO, April 23.-While Edwin
Booth was giving the solioquy in the
last act of Richard ILL.,, at McVicker's s
theatre tonight, shot was fired at him
by man sitting in the left hand upper
gallery. Booth sat still and after about
three seconds second shot was fired,
when he arose and started toward
the left wing of the stage, point
ing out as he went to the
would-be assassin. The latter was at
once seized, and but for the interven-
ton OF officers, would have been rough
ly handled. He states his name is Mark
Gray; that he is % wears old, and dry
goods clerk of st. Louis; that he has
been three years preparing to do tins
deed, and is surprised that he failed /;
that his failure to kill Booth is the only
part of the attempt, which he regrets.
lie refuses TO state the cause OF his ac-
ton, but says his reasons will be re-
garded rs sufficient.
GRAY saws Booth wronged a friend
one time, and he has been resolved to
punish him ever since. Ae states that
he is from Keokuk, but is now travel
ing for firm in st. Louis. lie was only
thirty distant from Booth when he fired
the shot. lie had on his person q letter
addressed to a lady by the name oi
Katie, stating his intention OF shooting
Booth tonight, and asserting in ram
bling way that Lawrence Barrett is SUI
perior to Booth. lie is now in custody
at the Central Station, and talks cohc.
rently. The audience at McNicker's re-
mained after this episode, and the play
proceeded to the end without further
break,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
CHIEF MOSES.
One of His Proposed Massacres.

SAN Francisco, April 23.--A Yakima
City, Washington Territory, special
says. Saluskin, an Indian, was arraigned
before Judge Beck, yesterday, Tor the
murder of the Perkins family. Saluskin
made confession relating to the mur-
der, with every detail. IL is very evident
from his account of after events that
these valleys had very narrow escape
from bloody massacre, last summer.
Chief Moses had runners out watching
the progress Of the fighting between the
Snakes and Umatillas and the soldiers.
Had the hostiles been successful they
would have crossed the Columbia, and
Moses would have joined. In anticipa-
ton OF the Indian successes, Moses
had previously arranged his warriors ~
as 10 surround the country, especially
in the Snoqualmil and Nathez passes.
He would then have formed his forces
from the South and brought them
to.bear on the settlements, with Yakima.
City az his objective point Nothing
but the presence OF gunboats on the
Columbia saved the lives Of the people
OF these valleys. The people here are
very indignant at Moses treachery.
During the time Of his talk with Gen.
Howard last summer when Howard de-
manded the murierers Moses sail he
did not know where they were, but
would find and deliver them. From
this confession all the murderers were
on the spot at that very moment
Moses afterward ordered them away.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24

had for secession, for I never enter
tanned such doctrines, but from the time
of notification in 1888 to this time have
firmly opposed any such notions. Ibid
not wish to be party, in any wise, to
scenes of war and blood. feared that
il was only transition to the empire,
which we have so narrowly escaped las
hope we have), and in the ruin OF my
country / preferred the private station.
/ had other objects OF pursuit to which
have devoted this portion of my life,
so far as have been permitted. / met
General Dix in New York during the
war, and communicated with him when
he was in command at Fortress Monroe
and know that he was always true to
the instincts OF the gentleman and the
impulses OF generous and friendly feel
ing.
General DIX gave his whole heart to
the support of the Union, and without
knowing much of the details OF his con-
duct during that eventful period, may
safely aver that il was never wanting in
that culture, courage, craftsmanship and
conservatism which were the true and
solid characteristics OF his life. He ac-
quired fame, but it was that which fol-
lows great deeds. In all relations in
which he was called upon to act in con-
nection with his country, in measures to
promote the welfare OF man, and in the
duties of religion, he was pure and up.
right man. And / pay this tribute to
his memory. GEO. w. THOMPSON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
CREAM OF THE NEWS.
Gathered from Our Dispatches.

At Penobscot, Pa, yesterday, three
children OF Oliver Stout were burned 10
death by lamp explosion.
U. y. Senator whyte, Of Maryland,
declines a reelection, and says he may
resign before the expiration Of his term,
in 1851.
The carriage factory of Charles
Behlen, Cincinnati, burned yesterday
morning. Loss on stock $1,000; tis
building cost originally $4,000.
The New York senate, by a vote ol
IL b 10, adopted concurrent resolution
rendering the courtesies OF the State IN
General Grant.
A large mass meeting Was held I'm Sew
York city, last night, 10 devise ways and
means in aid Of negro emigration from
the South.
Parole has made 5000 for his o~n.
er at the English races.
A single scull race has been arranged
between Eph Morris, of Pittsburgh, and
Warren smith, oi Halifax, fog 500 Z
side, 70 take place on Silver lake, Mas
sachusetts. July Ist
Georgs Bingham, prominent citizen
Of Shawnee, o., Was killed, yesterday
by the falling Of coal, while valkinS
through the mine Of the New York Goa
Company, near Shawnee.
Boyton arrived at Natehez, Yesterday,
% hours from vicksburv :
Eotre Dame University wss estirsiy
destroyed by Ere Yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
MARINE DISASTER.
Five Persons Drowned.

SAx fRAxcsoo, April IA Port
Townsend dispatch says the ship Otaeo
reports that fe days ago in latitud AZ
ami ~ north, longitude l2P and 81
west, she sighted Q schooner wster.
Logged and dismantled. One man, o
Portuguese, vietoris Roper, was fonnd
on boari, lashed 10 the wreck, alive, bot
insensibIe. On recovering. be aid the
schooner had left San fnncisco month
ago, bound north, for the purpose oi
trading. Six days ago the Vessel vas
thrown her bearn-ends and partly 6Ileds
and did not right ill the mas(s
gave away. OF the eleven per.
sons aboard, five were drowned In
the forecastle. The captain was swept
from the deck and Lost. The balance of
the crew lashed themselves on the top
gallant forecastie, where one by one they
Did. The Last one expired on he dsy
Roper vas rescued. RopsTs Mind =
unsettied on account Of the spnehnp
be has pssssd through, and can't givs
ths names a the vessd o. captsin, bst
fpom the description e y bslisvsd 70
hsus been the schooperE z J. NcKinnen,
OBsien uaastss, which leit Gan fran-
eisee hsrch ~ % . trading vcxpU
nogthverd esss n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY
Destroyed by Fire.

INDIANAPoLIs, April 23-Notre Dame
Catholic University, near South Bend,
was destroyed by fire to-day. The col
lege building was six stories high. The
intirmarv. old mems home. music hall
and Ninims' hail were entirely de-
stroved. The loss is estimated at S2UO,-
600: insurance $4,000. No lives were
lost. \ student named 2. }. Dougherty
was seriously injured by jumping nom
the second story. The origin OF the hre
is i'm doubt, hut n is supposed To have
been caused 10y spontaneous comOus..
,iop. The circulating library oi
25.OOO volumes valued at 10000, and
seventeen pianos and ot1er musicAl
instruments in the music hail were
burnt. The institution was one ot the
largest Of its kind in the West and was
founded by Father Sarin, chief OF the
Or,ler az the Brethren OF the Sacred
Heart, headquarters at Paris. Emperor
Nanoleon was warm friend OF the M
situation and made it several fine pres
ents including chime Of bells the
Iany.st on the continent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24

God have lent q man any manners he
may easily put it off at court"
8. Mr.. McCabe-"I do remember An
apothecary and hereabouts he dwells. f"
Z. Mr.. CulbertsOn-'Speak to the
business, master secretary"
8. Mr.. Savage-"Now let hot Etna
cool in Sicily"
9. Mr.. Lucas-"Now about the
cauldron sing"
10. Mr.. Davenport-"Be copy now to
men of grOSSer blood"
IL. Mr.. Parks-"Constrains a man to
bow in the hams"
II. Major T. NOrton-"The hand that
hath mad yer fair, hath made yer good. :"
Is. Mr.. Dewey-"From Tripols, from
Mexico"
II. Nr. Jordan-"We will pay him
tribute for light"
Il. MIR. ID. l.. Hubbard-"Here comes
one with a paper, God give him grace
TO groan."
10. Mr.. Tallman-"As tall man as
any's in Illyria."
Il. Mr.. Peterson-"TO give the world
assurance OF a man"
Is. Mr.. Du BOis-"Out OF a great deal
OF old iron"
10. DIR. Harvey-"Sweet practiser, thy
physic will try"
20. Mr.. CoOk-"WOuldt the cook were
of my mind
2l. Mr.. Clarke-"TO be mine own at
tOrney in this case"
%. Mr.. W. =. Hubbard-"As fits as
ten groats is for the hands OF an attor-
new
23. DIR. Hazlett-"Tis known, ever
have studied physic through which
secret art, By turning DER authorities, |
have together with my practice) made
familiar 20 me and 10 my aid, the bleSt
iniusiOns that dwell i'm vegctives, in
metals, stones; and can speak Of the dis
turbances that nature works, and OF her
cures
1t had been the intention to have
Gov. Mathews deliver the annual adj
dress, and not until Saturday was it
known that he would be unable to at
tend. In consequence, Mr.. Leighton's
address was somewhat hurriedly pre-
pared, but which evidently detracted
nothing from its merits, as it was spoken
of in the highest terms Of praise.
Comparatively few OF the many men,
bers called upon ma ie responses, most
OF them merely rising 20 excuse them
selves. There We're, however, some
really eloquent returns, as W III aS some
acceptable songs. Capt" Lucas sang
a pretty little air that was universally
admired. Mr.. Wilde and Mr.. Russell
read original poems, and were amply
rewarded for their pains by the applause
which followed. Major Tom Norton re-
sponded in patriotic speech, followed
by a tOast-"Our Country which was
taken standing. Mr.. Hubbard had
leave To print
At the close Of the last response the
enjoyment had risen 10 the highest de
gree, and with hearty zest the club sang
"One Fish Ball"
MIR. Long recited in best taste and
with good effect THE Yarn of the
Nancy Bell, - one Of the celebrated Bah
Ballads.
BY this time the hands Of the clock
had noted the fact that the three hundred
and fifteenth anniversary of the sweet
ard 'Ot AvOn's" natal day has passed
away, and preparations were made u
adjourn. The merry guests were 10th
to leave the banquet-hall, but the part
ing hour had come. Rising and grasp
ing hands around the table, all united
i'm pouring out with hearty good will
the stirring notes Of "Auld Lang Syne.'
This was the signal OF departure, and
the Joyous evening came to a pleasant
close.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
DETROIT.
Work Commenced on the Great
Tunnel.

DETROIT, April 23.-Work was COM
menced to-day with considerable cere-
mony on the Can9da Southern railroad
lunncl, 10 be built under the Detroit
riverIat Crosse Isle. Special trains were
run from Detroit, Toledo and from Cana
dian points on the Canada Southern 20
carry invited guests and railroad officials.
Ground was broken on the Canadian
sidr for the approach TO the tunnel en-
trance. The order OF the Canadian Par.
lament authorizing the construction Of
the tunnel was read by Secretary King
well, the Canada Southern, and dedi-
catory speeches were made by w. X.
Macie OF the Canada Southern, {. A.
King of Toledo, President Green OF the
Columbus and Toledo railroad, Presi-
dent Hugell Of the Canada Midland rail-
road, and others, after which the party
partoOk Of a collation. spread in the
office Of the Tunnel Company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
IMMORTAL WILLIAM,
,u, SWEET BARD OF AVON
s.,.s,Oeare Club Of this City Cele-
I's ' .s,Ss Three Hundred and Fifteenth
Anniversary OfHis Birth-How
ne Celebration VAS
Coasummated,

r,.s brnircd and fifteen years ago
r;,b, a poor mother in the little
i>,r,iori gave birth to a child
-. - memory will survive that even OF
....yEi,,Orical characters who were
''--,.r,srrararies. -, No bright promise
.,,-,gn. phenomenon marked
n. event, and the advent oi the
, .' ..-sr,.r was As commonplace
,,.-,y could make 1t, yet
.,u. and fame OF William Shakes
So ,al remain when events which
-. On. vurli will have sunk into the
80 rf time. Born for no age, but
a.,n time. the pleasure and delight
~. ~ -, .,,fr.-, have afforded are rs wide
- y, n, those writings are comprehen-
NJ NAV read OF the sublime
o., tEr grand Homer, the rugged
-. y rr,. notwithstanding Virgil, the
-. -. >.as..rr. the profound Goethe and
Iii ann PASSIONATE Byron, but IL is
.r,,,, -ihra hral,-embracing Shakespeare.
$50 $50 "a, the man 70 whose memory
-, Sb,se,pearr Club assembled last
s,,5,tod1 honor.
' e. h-,.. dining hall of the New Me
- House had been selected Tor the
-. -, = rrr occasion, one of the many
ms ones that will live long IN the
80, ai those fortunate enough 10
-. f..u rrrsrut. The choice OF hall
- i1-fppatr one. The work of ires-
=, grI Decorating the hall Is just
,g.rTr.,,.l. and IL stands ont model Oi
,,.,.. 4rI skill. The table, placed length
lin the room, was a sight TO tempt a
S.s.grI an au EpiCurean with JOY. IL
,r.,.raJ with silver ami glassware, was
,...L.r.lrut with flowers, and all ar
-,r,I with CouSummate taste. The
.glVv napkins were Enthusiastically ar
-,r-..l rI.u rising % an apex, which
t.,-,wu.t with 4 brilliant b0Ut0aHjsrS.
t,-rayr yuiol the icstal board stood a
S,gl,rmr ,.IrhOari laden with cool and
I.sEYy, samples OF that which gladden.
en- the heart Ot man.
The printed mann, the arrangement
F which reflects credit upon W. r.
P..ar..r. E-I., was a well executed one.
Tom t.rruyrr was the following:
Ills hue trI, in this orb o. earth.
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pol1,Dg Mil Burned.

P,YrrsvIILE. PA, April 2S-The MI;
Carbon rolling mill, two mles south % u
here. was burned this afternoon; sas Nas
owned by New York and fottsViile
parties. and included machinery, cost
SS50 OOO; no insurance. The mill mas
6arn lille for the past two years. ihe
tire caught from a passing locomotive
An engine was overturned while gong
~ tbe fire and the driver, Charles
I;sbar fatally injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
A 0unpowder Plot.

LITTLE Rock, April "a negro hack
driver named Bill Reed was arrested
for attempting 10 blow up his cas,-oi
wife and another woman, with gunpow-
der, at FIVE O'Clock this morning. The
package was placed under the bed on
which the two women were sleeping, in
a house in the rear Of Eisenmeyer's
Touring mill. The explosion threw
them in the air. seriously injuring the
wife and completely wrecking the build
inc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
NSs.ican War Veterans

U,KRIsBURa, April 2S.-An act grant
YiSing % veterans OF the Mexican war,
from Pennsylvania, who have resided
in the State more than twenty years
nr;or 10 the passage OF the bal and also
- ,he widows OF the deceased soldiers
sDS sailors Of the said war, passed both
houses OF the legislature
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
DISASTROUS Hurriclne.

SAN FRANCISCO, April23.-A disastrous
hurricane visited the Friendly Islands
on March 9Th. The Roman Catholic
chapel, Wesleyan parsonage, English
consulate, government warehouse, and
two-thirds Of the dwellings were razed
10 the ground. The cocoanut crop IL
destroyed. The bark Queensland, forty.
two days out from New Castle, Austria
liza, for Auckland, is feared to be lost
with all ON hoard
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
Weather Indication.

WAsHIxGroS, April "a, A. N.-For
the Tennessee and Ohio Valley, station
airy or rising barometer, slightly warm
er, clear or partly cloudy weather,
southeast 70 northeast winds
For the Lakes, rising followed BY fall-
ing barometer, northeast 70 southeast
winds, cooler, partly cloudy weather.
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BUYING AND SELLING.
GENERAL MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
Money Easy at3 to S Per Cent-Govsm.
ments Generally Steady - Flour
Unchanged " Wheat Firm
Hogs in Fair Demand.
FINANCE.

NEW YORK, April 20. - MoxEY -
Closed easy at s@t per cent. Prime
mercantile paper 4S5 per cent Ster-
ling exchange, bankers bills dull at
Asst; sight exchange on New York 488.
SILvER-Silver at London 10 1S-S6d.
Bar silver here 81 0Si; subsidiary silver
coin t@lt per cent. discount.
GovERSMENTs-Generally steady.
y. s. Coupons tlssl)
New four.snd-one halls ........i0e
New Four
Currency .-i<J7G
RAILROAD BoNDs-Active and strong.
especially Fries, Wabash, st. Joe and c.,
G. 81. G..
STATE BoNDs-Dull.
SToCKs-The market to-day was less
active, but speculation was much frmer
in tone. Under good movement prices
rose TOLL per cent, Wabash leading,
with coal shares and Northwestern also
prominent in the improvement Dnring
the afternoon there was slight reaction,
but towerd the close a stronger feeling
was apparent, final transactions being
within s9s per cent. OF the best figures
of the day. Ii is proposed to fund the
overdue coupons OF the second mort.
gage bonds OF the Ohio and Mississippi
Railroad Company and take the road
out OF the hands Of the re-
ce.ver. The earnings are increas-
ing, and the company has re-
duced the floating debt 500, 900 in the
past two years. Wabash is still advanc-
ing on the belief that heavy diversion
Of business in its favor has been secured
by new Western combinations. The
transactions aggregated los, 900 shares, OF
which 1900 were Erie, 1900 Lake
Shore, $1,000 Wabash, 1900 North
western common, 5000 preferred, 5000
st. Paul, 5000 Delaware, lackawanna
and Western, 1900 New Jersey Cen.
tral, 5000 Michigan Central, 5000
Union Pacific, 5000 c.. g., x ]. g.,
5000 st. Joseph, 1000 Ohios, 5000
Western Union, 1000 Kansas, Pacific,
1000 Kansas and Texas, 5000 81.
Louis and Iron Mountain, 5000 st Louis,
Kansas City and Northern and $500
~. IOuis and san Francisco.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-24
The Great Republic.

SAN Francisco, April 23.-The wrecked
steamer Great Republic is broken up
and abandoned. The beach II crowded
with wIeckers picking up the property
coming ashore and claiming salvage.
One OF the passengers sulcided this even
ing by jumping from the wharf.
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Died.

ERIE, April 23.-Hon. John w. Ham,
mond, ex-Mayor of this city. and for
two or three terms President of the
State Agricultural Society, died at bis
residence here to-day.
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Cal for Bonds.
Nina DixaSter

wnKsBARRK, April 23.-The caying
in Of the mine at Sugar Notch, has i'm
prisoned six men and . boy. Two hum
dred men are working from the surfsce
10 rescue them.
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Pnraoned.

CHARLESTON, April 2S-Ex-rressurer
CarjoZa and ex-Congressman Snsss'
Convicted oi bribery, were parooneo 'o-
dsy hv Governor simpson.