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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
NEW DESIGNS IN STRAW .MATTNGs.
The house-furnishing establishment of

The house-furnishing establishment of II.
F. Williams Il Co., $50 Canal-st, is making Just
special sale Of large stock of China mattngs. This
stock contains some OF the handsOmest designs
ported in these goods. Only short time ago nothing
cOud be obtained IN these goods except the ugly red
ana " tie check which has been used extensively
Tins season II. y. Williams co. show some dos gns
that are really handsome In cOors dark green red aud
brown are most seen. and they are interviewer with
white in alternate stripes. with the yariegaed col0rs
intermxed IN new and unique designs this being the
first season these vaTeCated cOOrs have been offered.
In quality and prices these mattlngs range from
the very lowest to the highest-the vaTfegated
coors being re;aed by this house from 81 Z to 45
per yard aud the other goods from l2 cents upwards
The stock embracing of the finest ASSIGNMENTS to be
found i'm the country, and including styles from oil the
largest Importers In the city, the firm having sold about
1000 rolls OF mattmgs tins season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
A VIOLENT STORM OF WIND AND RAIN.

thunder storm swept over this city yes
telday afternoon doing some damage. The day had
been bright and pleasant. The heat had not been In
tense but the air in the middle OF the day sultry
and oppressive. light breeze from the South,
blowing across the bay, tempered the SUES
rays slightly. Early in the afternoon clouds
gathered in the Western sky. and increasing rap
idly in volume they became threatening Occa-
-ional flashes of lightning followed by the low
rumbling Of distant thunder At o'clock black clouds
were driven wildly the sky few minutes after
ward the storm struck the city with much violence The
rain fell in binding sheets. and IN the
nearly a gale. The storm passed quickly over
and in an the sky almost cloudsss Along the
Western horizon low line OF black clouds hung
ionlcfs Late the evening these spread upward and
a less violent storm visited the city.
The storm ragged with great violence In the Deghbor-
hood of Reservoir Square. Two large and beautiful
trees, which have for years stood at the entrance
Ru gers Female College In Fth-Ave Forty first
St. were up b. the roots one thrown into the
street the other, which torn and burned by the
lightning. lay the sidewalk. Several square yards OF
payements were forced up the trees wrenched
from their roots. The storm broke forth
the congregation of the Roman Catholic Church
of st. Bonface, at Finy-socondst. aud
secondaye leaving after yesper service. and
OF me worshppers the church and remained
until the abated terrific crash OF thunder
brought hundreds out 90 the door and 10 was seen That
Two trees on the avenue. ia Tie Immediate vicinity OF
church. torn by the roots and shattered by
the lightning. The greatest excitement prevailed.
Al the signal Service Once al the Equitable Building,
the taken show that the rainfall winch be-
gan at AGO amounted 10 TO OF an inch The high
est velocity OF the wind thirty miles Nh hour.
& in phe IsmporaraTs OF ISS The t-mperaiure which
ut y. Id. marked 300. fell ~ go at d p M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
BOURBON B4LLZDS-Yo. 80.

III Of ballads be classified the follow
Iu. condition Of the party sung by the sag
Of Gopher Aley with harp accompaniment III inc Cohlo'
crate caucus .
Breathe low, thou gentle wind! Breathe soft an
Unto my doom resigned,
Hopeless / 60.
Al fair dreams withered lie;
Tom Ewing seems 10 sigh
We're wallOped ia On
o!
Jhou ouiverinq aspen leaf Too fearful tree!
Art mindful Ol the grlet
That wrCnCLeS NE
This talk about the war
We've reason TO abhOr;
We're sCOOped IN Calltor-
Nee
Thou wavelet gently dip adown the bay;
Cnrl ND thy liquid lip
And sob for aye!
Connecticut N 90
Republican, ! know,
As certain as To-
Wa.
0 linnet, whose brown wing the zephyr frets,
O. hear our uGrIUTilg-
Our f0uC p gTrts
New-NOrk - lost 10 view;
Alas Aew-Jersey. too
As sure a. Asssachu-
Setts.
Pathetic lily Tilt thy silver cup
And offer, an thou wilt
The bee sup.
The clouds OF doom are drawn
Across the rosy dawn
We Democrats are gone
Up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
PRESIDENT ROBINSON PRFAcHEs-LovE FOR TRUTH
INCCLCATED.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., June 15.-President
Robinson this afternoon preached the Bacoaiauie'tc
seIInon before the graduating class oil brown
University, in the First BAPTIST Chui'H
The Reverend Doctor his discourse. proceeded 10
recognize briefly and fairly the good offices which science
is eapae of rendering in the great work of building up
rnanhood and virtue on the EARTH but also pointed our
with equal fairness total incapacity 10 take me pe
and do the work OF tue religion OF Jesus Chfls inc
president closed with address to the graduating cass "
part follows: ,.. ..
Remember first of ALL that the one ann OF lie, 10
which al others should be subordinate Is the hcqusi-
ton Ct such character-meuta, moral ana reilGlOusa
shall stand approved Of God and not condemned OF
yourselves Without this the greater your other sue
cess in life, the swifter, surer and deeper WIZ pe
universe will be yours, the presence OF COD
viii be your final home, and the resources
Of infinite love will be at your service nut nelhel 1o
nor Yourself approve OF character whlcn Is nV
founded eternal truth aud on Immortal rSht "hich
is only another name for truth in It's relation 10 me-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
TRIBUNE OFFICE, June

TRIBUNE OFFICE, June 1G l a. m.-The upward
movement In the barometer Saturday morning (sec
heavy white line WAS followed in the afternoon and
during Sunday lsee light white line) by an almost
steady decline. The weather Saturday fair except
early in the evening, when partly cloudy
weather prevailed. Yesterday partly cloudy
prevailed. with heavy thunder showers
accompanied by strong southwest winds at the close OF
the third quarter and near the close OF the last quarter
The temperature Saturday ranged between 90 and
$50 see broken lne) the average being l2 lower Than
on Friday; yesterday the average temperature was
1lio higher than Saturday the mercury ranging be-
tween $50 aud 800 lsce dotted luo) The amount or
moisture in the been Increased.
Cooler aud partly or clear weather, with chances Of
light showers in the morning, may be expected in tins
city and vicinity to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
PUBLIC OPINION.

Sectionalism will cease when Mr.. Hill and
bis friends cease encouraging Its Development and not
anti then To edo Blade Rep)
General Ewing has not resigned his seat in
Congress. Brsdos being III The nature "A bird in the
land. the congressional salary, puuCtuaiiy drawn
monthly, will be comfortable item IN the matter Of
lompalgn expenses.-,Cincinnau Gazette (RepJ
The signs of the times Indicate that a glori-
,ious victory will surely perch Republican banners
he coming Fall II the proper men placed IN nomi-
1ation. Ire opposition Is hopeessb demOralIzed by
with AlOLz0 b. Cornell the Republican standard
bearer defeat is lmpOsSD.el Sandy Hill Herald tKep)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
RUMORs ABOUT BUTLER.

IL Is not yet certain that Ben Butler will run
iof HONCruOr ttIs year. he cannot WItn hope
except a. the regular Democratic candidate, and such
Dc cannot hold the Republican macOntents Who trained
Win Mn last year. The revival of staW art politics
weakened irregular movements. Butler is at present
LoIleAcilW IA politics. one idea that has been sug-
ttc0 hl soHeo Of his followers Us 10 keep him out OF the
subeilaiofai race uniting the Democrats and Green
eackere ou Castor for Governor ana Teseryng Butter
W ocnatof !n place Of Dawes. We should like very
much 70 see that plan tired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
FINDING OUT RANDALL
sgsg TIa d. gf,,J.I.gts, H.. -

Senator Bayard takes a manly stand in re-
sistbg RECKLESS schemes OF Legislation time when
ae country needs repOse Dir Speaker Randall " among
e uusy men 10 socOnding these schemes the pretcxt
pctg That their passage and subsequent veto are
AiiOadrE 70 secure Democratic victories IN Ohio and
V,.NAcie ~ forcing fusion Oi The Democrats and
:, @toials Mt kandalfs course makes him "a spectacle
~ wondered al by those OF this people who, last
49,, 80 opposed he was har0-mOney man. The truth
seeaiy daNHs upon them that ne Is without settled
icuohs ahd Dangerous 10 the extent that he sub
'''-A~tee public interest 10 partisan necessities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
A SERMON ON THE LATE ASA PACKER.

MEMORIAL SERVICES AT LEIGH UNIVERSITY
TRIBUTE OF HE PRESIDENT TO THE MEMORY
or THE FOUNDER.
(rRoM An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
BETHLEHEM, Penn, June 15.-In the chapel
of Packer Hall, this morning, the Rev j. NJ. Leayltt
d. d.. president OF Lehigt University preached a
memorial sermOn the founder OF the Institution
Idge Asa Packer Because OF the interest In the sub
,ect and IN the Institution which he founded the at
tendance was very large The chapel was without dec
oratiops The music OF character suited TO the
occasion and was rendered by the college choir The
,rvce was according To the Book Of Common Prayer Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church the president based
ma address on the words: Wherefore by their fruits
We shall know them." Matt vl 20; and applied the prac
teal text Of the to the business enterprises the
schemes aud the Christian character OF the
founder OF the university. " IL Is almost impossible
he said to conceive I'm any character more beautiful
harmony OF proportion. Circumstances could have de
,sloped Asa Packer into "a Washington. He WAS both
mite lie xibe, persuasive and commanding In hi-
sen refined and delicate ~ woman, and In Ills
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
AN OLD FOE wITn A NEW FACE.

"
:, Now there is clash OF ideas Similar TO
s ose " aAH-Dellum times ana now the Republican
parry charges that the Democracy under the lead of
p0Itcans, pursuing cOuTse similar 10 that
49,. pursued before the war-that the real issue
M ~ hot one OF " The reserved powers OF the States"
IN ~ rather whether powers shall be reserved unto
buiioozers and Northern rcpeaers, under the
oi aw-iIOWeTs which will enable them to terror.
Ior ana commit frauds upon the balOt-bo1 There
VIZ, 'He 10Y al men Of he aud meeting the Old foe
ill., a., ne" lace This Issue they accept; and this
SheetsLAnd despite the threats Of orators
seFdue journals. - N'tN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
AN1NrLBrrLER SITE COMMITTEE.

BosToN, June 10 The meeting of the
Democratic state Committee yesterday was special
one. Only half the members were present The Hon.
Leverett salonsan resigned the chairInanship, and
Reuben f. Noble was appointed in his stead The
auditors report shows good condition Of the treasury
The Executive Committee, hch y largely ant-Buer
was ,ructed 20 prepare plan OF campaign, ana re
mort Inc same at "a meeting To be held earl! IN july
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A sr,sos,BLf AND TRusrY FAMILY REMEDY

A SFAsoNABLE AND TRUsTY FAMILY REMEDY.
-Asatlc cholera cholera mOrbus, summer complaint.
collie sour stomach, diarrhmI, and all affections Of
the bowels incident To either children or adults M tins
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WHEW!
TrnN The Tnic0 ObAercer lpetll l

FT0NT IIt IITlU UD8eTtef IIeWD
The assertion has been so often made that
lie well stuck 60 is good 40 the ruth. that II Is not
surprising perhaps that The pencOus maxim has found
place IN the permanent creed of the Republican party
Since the extra OF Congress began the organs and
orators Of The opposition have continually declared thai
he Democrats had Dluudercd That they were beaten in
ueir policy aud mat finally hey we're forced TO square
DaokdONn. Bus in truth the Democrats have made no
llUnGers their policy has triUmphed and the backing
dow n has been from Lie OIhNr side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
MIDNIGHT THER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.

WAsHEGToS June 1G-1 a. m.
For the Lower Lake region and Middle
States rising barometer northwest to northeast winds,
and numerous rains accompanied by local storms fol
lowed by cooler and generally clearing weather.
For New England, falling and low, followed by rising
barometer variable winds shifting 10 north end west,
COOL cloudy and rainy weather, accompanied by local
storms Cenerly succeeded by cleorns weather ana IN
eastern portion higher temperature.
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FIRE IN A FACTORY OF CHEMICALS

A FIRE II 4 FACTORY OF CHEMICALS
PHILADELPHIA, June ia fire broke out
Yesterday in tho satpetre of the Lenngs Chemical
Works. Brdesburg. The works are very extensive and
cover twenyeyen OF gIOuDd but by the efforts OF
the eight fire companies only three buildings were
I,ntn Loss. 81 3 600.
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art which is set before them, with the stamp and
seal upon il Of many generations of educated and
eXaCtlug critics.
On the whole, the English audience got through
&c fairly we'll. They came with submissive diSpo-
sition which is something. Some of them had
taken the trouble TO read the plays IN advance
and that helped. Curiosity was on the alert during
the first two acts. The attention was respectful
hushed, and strained almost to a painful degree.
The applause timidly, and invariably fol-
lowed the lead of the French section. Before il was
all over part of the audience were too plainly
bored. They understood even the words but imper-
fecty, and only half perceived the AIMS of the
actors. They understood some, but not all, of the
peculiar methods by which the actors made their
points. Many points they missed altogether.
They wearied of the long speeches. They
wanted more action. And they were-this portion
Of whom am speaking-veTy glad when the curtain
went down on the fifth act. They none the less con-
scentiously called out the actors, and eagerly as
sured each other that they had enjoyed il immensely
few of the holder sort declared frankly that they
lad 10 doubt il was fine, but that to them it was
cayiare. Frenchman said 10 me that he had never
seen Delaunay as AlceSte act better. Ii may have
an opinion, ! should say that he aware from the
first of the deficiencies ia his audience, and that he
oyeracied in his zeal to kinde little fire on those
cold benches,
The second act of "Ph6dre" followed, containing
one of the great of the play that in which the
hapless heroine confesses her passion 10 Hppolyte
This was given IN order that Mile. Berfhardt might
make her bow TO London audience in pure trag-
edy-in one of those classical roles in which she has
made the fame she most values. 1t would have
been better TO give the whole play, and suppress
the concluding piece. doubt whether any actor of
..II into in
The author has led up TO 1T by careful
stages; the actor must follow Lis authors
lead. To Mile. Bernhardt it plainly
impossible She pitched her first note in too high
a key, and went of with an excessive rapidity of
her delivery, which much impaired the effect. The
performance was inferior throughout to the two
have seen OF this same part by the same artist il
Paris. But the success of it was marked Yet Ra-
cine is an author far less sympathetic 10 the Eng
hsh mind than Mollere. and far less familiar. ii
Ph6dre" took hold of English public, the secret