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The New York herald., 1879-11-30
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
Wan DEPARTMENT.. \
OFFicE OF THK CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3U--l A. M.

Wan DEPARTMENT
OFFicK OF THR CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsuINGToS. Nov. 3U-l A. NJ.
Indications
For the South Atlantic Statcs. higher pressure.
northeasterly winds. colder, clear weather.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley. falling ba-
roeter east to south winds. warmer clear weather.
For the upper lake region. Upper Mississippi and
Lower Missouri valleys. falling barometer. south
oasterly winds. warmer. clear partly cloudy
weather. possibly followed in northern portions by
occasional ight snow rain.
For the lower lake region, rising followed by fall
ing Barometer; cold northwest winds, shifting to
slightly warmer southeastcrly. and generally clear
weather.
For tho Middle States and New England, rising
baromctcr. diminish northwestcrly Winds colder
and generally clear weather. followed In former by
falling barometer. winds shifting TO east or south,
and on Monday rising temperature.
For the Middle aud North Pacific coast regions,
generally cloudy weather and light rains. South
Pacific coast region. partly cloudy weather.
For the canal regions Of New York, pennsyl lvania,
New Jersey and Maryland temperature will remain
below freezing Sunday night.
cautionary signals continue ut Cape Henry. Kitty
Hawk and Capo Hatteras.
Cautionary of shore signals continue at Smith
vile, Macon. Cape Lookout, Lewes. Cape May, At
lantic City. Barnegat. Sandy Hook, New York. New
Haven, New London, Newport. Woods Hole, Boston,
Section g. Portland and Section Z. and are now or.
dered for Eastport
The New York herald., 1879-11-30

whether in anticipation Of the tariff which takes
effect January l. 1885, or in q permanent change Of
affairs remains TO be The imports from
the United States OF meats and grain continue to
increase. The Germans taking the trade in
these articles into their own hands which removes
some prejndices that existed when American agents
alone dealt in American goods. Trade with the
United States seems to be permanent. The rail-
roads are gradually passing into the hands of the
government road has been opened between
Mannheim and Frankfort. besides several short con-
Meeting lines. Appearances to indicate an in
creasiDg emigration.
HAITIs COFFEE TRADE.
Mr. Langston. the United States Minister to Hayti,
in despatch to the Department Of State dated No.
vember G. 1872 gives favorable report OF revivng
prosperity in that island He says the coffee crop is
smsll-sbout 55.00o.000 pounds-but the quality is
good. New machines for cleaning the coffee have
lately been introduced
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY sEREHADED.
The employees Of the Washington Navy Yard sere-
naded Secretary Thompson this evening in grateful
recognition of his uniformly kind treatment and
especially of his continuance Of the work at the yard
throughout the year without reducing the force
or the pay. The Marine Band furnished
the music. The Secretary in a short speech, re-
afforded him much greater qualification to receive
such compliment from the working men than from
any ordinary concourse Of political friends.
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
THE CHAUDIERE GOLD MINES.

RUMoRED PURCHASE BY Ex-JUDGE DITTEN-
HoEFER- REPORTS OF THE RICHNESS OF THE
DEPOSIT INDusTRIoUsLY CIRCULATED.
jBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
QUEBEC. Nov 29 1s79
few days ago Mr.. Goldring Of Montreal. noted
for his recent operations phosphate lands on the
Ottawa. accompanied by his practical mining en-
gineer, Mr.. Stewart. arrived in town with .
party Of American capitalists and proceeded to the
gold districts OF the Chaudiero River in Beance.
The chief OF the party of Americans was ex-Judge
Dittenhoefer, Of New York. and they brought with
them from the States professional prospector.
Mr.. Goldring had previously spent some time In
Beance purchasing mining rights claims. several
miles In extent. along both shores OF the Chadiere
veins and bod OF tho river were worry rich IN the
precious metals, and that the black sand of
the river. which had previously been thrown
away would OF itself be sufficient to cover all OK
penses Of working. leaving the insots to be clear
profit. 1t was also given out that . dam was to be
built at a cost OF $250O0, and that fume
several miles long would next be
built in the bed Of the river. which
would employ ten twelve thousand men washing
the gold from the sand. Quartz mills were also
spoken OF. and IL was soon understood that the
sources Of untold wealth hidden away in tho sand
and quartz unlimited.
Shortly atterward the American party arrived hero
and proceeded together with Goldring and Stewart
days ut the st. Louis HOTEL They were very reti-
cent as their business and the result OF their visit
to Beance. though 10 is now whispered among those
interested In mining stocks that Goldring sue
mining rights the Chaudlere to ex-Judge Often
hoefer for 500 0OO.
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
THE CISTERN MURDER.

GENERAL HANCOCK DECIDES TO HOLD CoRPo-
RAJ NICHOLSON FOR TRIAL ACTION OF DIS
rRIcr ATTORNEY DIXON.
[BY TELEoRAPH 10 THE HERALp.l
NEWPORT. r. L., Nov 90 1879.
Tho commanding officer at Fort Adams has re-
ccivod from General Hancock commanding the De-
partment of the East. the papers submitted to him
few days ago relating to the evidence adduccd ut
tho military inquiry into the Of tho death of
Private Frank Kopp OF the First United States artl-
icry. General Hancock orders that Corporal Nicho-
son bc arrested suspicion of causing Kopp death
and DO turned over the United States authorities
tor trial.
Two weeks ago Kopp taken from cistern
near the ssyport at the FORT hs feeble cries being
hoard by n comrade. who removed the largo cover
Ing from the opening of the cstern. and to his
row saw Private kopp at the bottom. AT once he
gave The ALARM and the poor fellow removed in
All insensiblc condition. He covered with blood.
and IL was evident that ho was fatally injured. He
WAS taken to the post hospital. whore he fingered
two days aud then died.
rnE Suspicious AGAINST NICHOLSON.
Corporal Nicholson was once arrested
picion aud committed to the guard house. The de-
ceased was unable to give amy Intelligent account Of
doubt that he and the prisoner had together on
the night In question aud that they had left the
suffers establishment together. Both OF them had
been drinking. Nicholson had been In the habit of
lending his companion money. 10 is known that
kopp was IN MS debt tor small amount Wnlch, ~
Is alleged. Nicholson demanded. and 1t IL supposed
that kopp. during the ensuing melee. was Knocked
into the cistern.
Why Nicholson should have placed the cover over
the opening. entombing his victim from light or air.
ana preventing him. as "taps" had been called. from
the possibility OF being rescued Ia season to save his
the prisoner has been very much depressed. he IL
completely prostrated at the decision which has been
rendered by General Hancock.
TAKEN MILITARY CUSTODY.
telegram has been received from United states
District Attorney Dixon stating that he will arrive
here Monday morning. accompanied by United
states Marshal Coggoshal, for the purpose of for
mally srragning Corporal Nicholson and OF taking
him from the custody OF the War Department.
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %. 1879.
The torpedo boat Alsrm. quartered at Brooklyn,
N. Y. will undergo an extended series of ex-
periments under the supervision Of tho following
commission:-Chief Engineers-B. F. Isherwood.
president: I. Tcllers, O. E. Devalin and II. L. Sny-
der; Passed Assistant Engneers-J. Charmer B. G.
Gowine. w. W. Heaton JET Brown and J. II. Perry.
Lieutenant william T. b. Delchay has been
Va; Carpenter Eldridge p. Hall to tho receiving
ship Colorado. at New York. ana Sail.
maker II. Boutwell, to the training ship
Constitution. Carpenter William II. Barrett
has been detached from the receiving ship
Colorado and ordered to the Marion at New York;
Carpenter Thomas p. Smith from the Marion and
ordered to hold himself in readiness for orders to
the Powhatan Sailmaker II. Hansen from the train
ing ship Constitution and placed on waiting orders.
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

wAsMSoToN. Nov. 20, 1879.
THREATENED sURREpTIrIoUs PUBLICATION OF
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
II was rumored carly to-day that the same parties
by whom Secretary shcrman's report offered for
sale yesterday had copy of the Presidents
Message. which, IL was announced. could DO obtained
on the payment OF somewhat exorbitant price.
This rumor was not generally credited. but the
evidences that the report was wolI founded have
multiplied during tho night. and IL is now
conceded on all sides that purchase OF the Message
has been effected and II is almost absolutely certain
that "whi he printed tomorrow morning. A repre-.
sentative OF the Associated Press waited ON Prcs,-
dent Hayes this evening and asked, In Wow OF
tho probabilities that restricted publication
Of tho message was imminent. for author.
ity to send II to all points. Tho pros,do,t
while rogrotting that q surreputious publication
was threatened said that his duty In the matter was
clear; that his annual messages were aaldressed to
Congress and he could not. In any circumstance
countenanco n course which contemplated a proma
turo publication.
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT OF coLuM-
BA--TuE ILLS WASHINGTON suFFERs.
The annual report OF the Commissioners of tho
District OF Columbia shows that tho total receipts
into tho treasury during tho year ended juno 80
last were s3iG7. .GG5. OF which amount about ono.
half was supplied by Congressional appropriations.
balance Of s257 6is remained unexpended at the
close OF the fiscal year. The principal items
of expenditure si.i55.5s3 FOR interest
and sinking fund. sSc5.5e2 for public schools.
f2o5.7Ci for police. siSl.oco for the Fire Depart
mspt. SiIi.Ooo for the Engineer Department
$4,000 for lighting streets and s2es. 2s5 for re-
placing the wood pavements. The Commissioners
report that there were originally laid in the city
l@D,.2jl square yards Of wooden pavements AT tho
sipss ~ The present fiscal year thers will Of
NsiA shout four hundred and eighty thousand square
ysf1s, Tho remainder viii have been replaced By
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
SHAREHOLDERS SURPRISED.

DECLARED DIVIDEND OF THE BANK OF OTTAWA
WITHHELD TO COVER LOSSES WHICH HAD
BEEN CONCEALED FROM THE DIRECTORS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO The HERALp.l
OTTAWA. Nov. 20, 1879.
The directors OF the Bank of Ottawa have issued
circular signed by the president. stating that about
four weeks ago, when they declared q dividend
Of three and onc-quarter per cent. payable
on the 1st prox.. they we're not aware OF
LOSSES that had been suffered by the bank and con-
ceaed from the directors by the late cashier They
have consequently deemed It advisable In the int
ests Of shareholders and for the prosperity Of the
bank to withhold the dividend for this half
year. 1t is further stated that although the
directors have adopted this course the losses
are not large and will in way impair tho capital
of tho bank. Further than that they will be fully
covered by the earnings of the last half year and
part of the next full statement OF affairs will be
mado at the annual meeting the 10th
OF December. II will be remembered that about
three weeks since the cashier OF this bank took an
overdose OF laudanum TO allay pain In head to
wach he subject and from the effects Of which
he IL still confined to his house.
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Now 90. 1879
BY direction Of the Secretary OF War an order has
been issued transferring Second Lieutenant II. d.
Steele from the Twelfth to the Nineteenth infantry
Colonel Haywood. commander of the Marine Bar
racks. Washington. has been appointed member Of
the Regulation Board. which meets in New York
December l.
Mayor II. Clay Wood. Assistant Adjutant General,
now temporarily awaiting orders ut Pennington,
Me-, has been relieved from duty in the Department
OF the Columbia and ordered to report In person to
the superintendent General of the Recruiting Ser
vice. New York city. for temporary duty.
leave of absence for six months, with permission
to 60 beyond the sea- Is granite ed First Lieutenant
Rogers Drnie, Jr.. Ordnance Department.
The President to-day appointed Charles Hatton to
be agent for the Indians of the Shoshone Agency in
Wyoming. vice James J. Patton suspended.
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
A MUTINOUS MILITIAMAN.

HE STRIKES HIS CAPTAIN AND IS EXPELLED
FROM THE REGIMENT, FINED AND LOCKED UP.
William A. Stoutenbergh. Of No. 1877 Christopher
street, member Of the Health Department and
captain in the Eighth regiment, testified yesterday,
In tho Court Of Special Sessions, that John
Lamb. private in his company, had
sauted him on the night of tho 25th inst. In the
armory. in Seventh avenue Captain stoutenborgh
is tall and broad shouldered. Private Lamb is
about half the size OF his superior officer and light
In stature He assumed an unsoldierlikc attitude at
the bar. while the captain In measured voico sad-
"The prisoner has long been unruly member Of
my company. On last Wednesday night he entered
tho armory while under tho influence OF liquor and
In quarroIsomo humor. Ho spoke insultingly to
me- but did not to notice him, so turned him
over to the arst lieutenant In hope that he would
become quietor. He followed me out Of the room.
but, owing to his condition. fell down the whole
fiaht OF stairs. Whom entered tho officers room
he still followed me. He several times shook his
nsm. ne hit me three hard blows in the breast and
ono in the face and then grabbed me by the throat
put him down ON tho foor aud caused his arrest.
There were twenty people In tho room whom the
sault occurred" M
Captain" asked the Court. "what is the general
Every bad. Since he became member Of the
company he has Deen very disorderiy. Last Tues
psny @ over the head. His soidisriy qualities wore
very ywss sScs said the cour. to Lamb wh.. have you
to sayT
"He instructs me-" said the lawyer, ito answer
for him. Ho wishes to withdraw tho plea OF not
guilty aud pleads guilty. He would say in extenu-
alton, however. that liquor got the best OF him
the occasion referred TO, and he does not remember
striking the complainant. My client Is tinsinith
by occupation. works with his father and Is unnar.
ried. Now, would say that his conduct. II seems
to me. calls for no scvercr punishment than fine.
lie will be tried before court martial for insubor
dination aud get some punishment there rs well as
here"
"He will noube triod." said Captain Stoutcnbergh,
'but will expel him from my company"
Lamb" said Justice wandell. the mouthpiece for
his associates, this In pretty record Tor soidieri
These regiments are tine pride OF hccity. Such iris
conduct yours tends 10 demoralize matters. Dis
ciplino cannot be maintained IL privates pummel
their captains. know that. sir for q cap
tain myself. You fined $2s and sent to the Ciy,
Prison tor ten days."
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
A "MOONSHINER" RESCUED.
wouNDING OF DEPUTY REVENUE OFFICER
ARMED MEN sPRING1Na UP IN THE GEORGIA
MOUNTAINS LIKE RoDERICK DHU's BAND.
IDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALDl

ATLANTA, NOV. ~,
courier from tho mountains reports tonight
collision between the revenue men aud the
moonshiners in Towns county. force Of
sixteen men surrounded the house OF Ber-
gonn. o noted distller. late Monday
night. He awoke and sprapg through the
window In his night clothes, but WAS captured His
young daughter outdoors, clad only In one
garment and with horn In hand. Though
pursued by two deputies she escaped and
sounded the alarm from the mountain. The
hills. were soon alive with armed men. The
deputies were surrounded aud Bergonu
was SURRENDERED to his friends. Later in
the night tho deputies were attacked and of
their number wounded and captured. Each
party was afraid to fire the other for fear OF
wounding their friends. and In the darkness the
deputies retreated and reached place or safety.
Bergonn is at large. and says regiment cannot take
him out of the mountains.
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
CHILD ARRESTED FOR ARSON.

iBY TELEGRAPH THE HERALD1
NORWICH. Conn, Nov. 20. 1879.
Fred Harrington. of Bean Hin. q mill employee.
only twelve years old was arrested tonight for ut.
tom pting to fire Sturtevants lower cotton mill Mt
Norwichtown last "Wednesday evening. His associ-
ates swear to his guilt but he denies the charge.
The factory was burned last summer.
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
The WEATHER YESTERDAY.

fho Following record will show the changes in tho
temperature for .he past twenty -four hours in CON-
parison with the corresponding date OF last year. ms
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts phar.
macy, HERALD Building. No. AIS Broadwayi-
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
THE NATIONAL LEDGER.

SECRETARY sHERMAN's REPoRr-REcEIPrs AND
EXPENDITURES OF THE PAST AND PRESENT
COIN AND PAPER-ExpoRTs, IMPORTS AND
THE CONDITION OF AMERICAN SHIPPING.
According to the recently issued annual report OF
the Secretary Of the Treasury the estimated reve-
nues for the current fiscal year s2Ss. 100000.
and the expenditures exclusive OF the sinking
fund.- s23s sl35. Mr.. sherman advises the restora
tion OF moderate duty on tea and coffee and
the ievying of am internal tax the manufacture
or opium in case CONGRESS should increase the ap-
preparations beyond the power of the surplus to
meet them He Is not in favor Of any change in the
tobacco or special duties. but says that it may be
advisable to admit foreign ships to American regis
ters pay of small duties. He calls attention to
the conflicts growing out Of ad valorem duties and
to those concerning the valuation OF sugar by color
tests. The ordinary revenues from all sources for
the fiscal year ending June 30 1879. were:-
From customs. S137 $50. .047 20
From internal revenue. 49, SCI, ,6l0 5S
From sales of public land. .......... 424,7Sl p6
From tax on circulation and deposits
OF national banks. G,747. 800 80
From repayment OF interest by Pacific
railway companies. 2.7O7. .aol 30
From customs fees fines, penalties &c. l.l00.s76 66
From fees consular. letters patent aud
From proceeds OF sales OF government '''''' -
property ................... ISLES 81
From premium on sales OF coin slOi 3s
From premium on loans. ............ 1496,9I3 %
From profits on coinage. &c. ....... 9924. .93S 81
From revenues OF the District OF
Columbia. a......................... 17i1461 16
From miscellaneous sources. 3046.5i4 Us
Total ordinary receipts. $40 S27. .1s4 46
Tho ordinary expenditures for the same period
For civil expenses. SIG. .439 .997 II
For foreign intercourse. .S33 sS6 Is
For pensions. including s6.s7s.o 600 ar
The New York herald., 1879-11-30

TREASURY LAW SUITS.
The annual report of Judge Raynor, Solicitor Of
the Treasury shows that the whole number Ut suits
commenced within tho yoar was 2.0G0. of which i6
woro Of 1. for the recovery OF $231. .S54 -;
iG4 we're Of class 2. for the recovery of
sl45O5O Os ~ OF class 8. for the recovery of
257 s77 O2; i4s were of class 4. for the recovery
of S9Gg 52l 90; 445 OF class o and 1,I75 we're
OF class g. for the recovery OF $2 5Oi 40 making
a total sued for OF S3 765 Sji 80. OF tho whole num-
Der Of suits brought Gsa wore docided In favor of
the Unitod States. IL adversely decided and
were settled and dismissed. Penalties were remit
ted in i've suits by the Secretary Of tho Treasury.
leaving 1919 still pending. OF those pend
ing at tho commencement OF tho year.
al were decided for the United States 20 were tie.
cidod adversely. 1906 wero settled aud dismissed
and in penalties were rcmitted by tho Secretary
OF the Treasury. The entire number of suits de-
cided or otherwise disposed of during tho year
2s7o; tho whole amount for which judgments were
Obtained exclusive OF docrces in rem $75s674 A.
and the entire collected all ourccs wus
SOUS Gg, 02. Tho number OF In which
offers OF compromise were received during
tho year ending Juno 30. 1879. was 22G;
tho aggregate sum claimed by the United
states ga 100000 45. The number of offers accepted
"a: the aggregate sum claimed by tho United
States. S6t0.t43 ~. Tho number of offers rejected
was lO4; the aggregate sum claimed by tho United
states. s7s6.sio 10. The number Of offers pending
July l. 1879. was As; the aggregate sum claimed by
the United states. $769.s4e Is. The aggregate
amount offered and accepted in compromises was
sia5.7s7 81; aggregate amount rejected In compro-
misses. sis2.o2s o2; aggregate amount pending July
1. 1879, S6t.3i7 ~.
THE NicAMeuAS CANAL SCHEME.
Admiral Ammcn and NJ. De Franco, the representa-
tive OF French promoters Of the Nicaraeuan Canal
project. called on tho President to-day and had q
brief conversation with hm on that subject. The
President expressed willingness to do whatever
may be in his power to aid the construction of the
canal.
AMERICAN PRODUCTS IN GERMANY
The United states Consul al Mannheim Germany
in despatch TO the Department of state. transmits
the annual report OF the trade OF his district fc
mentions some appearances Of Improvement.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-09-10
Cotton CROP.
H. II. II.

We stated in our last issue that the
cotton crop was hciug injured 10y the rust
We now learn that the crop has been hut
slightly damaged 10y either rust or worms.
and that the yield will Ice tiucr than ever
before since the war, There is compensa-
tlon in this blessing of Providence. The
corn crop i short and We will need all
the cotton that we make. We venture To
predict that several hundred more bales
than usual will seek the Shreveport mar.
kct than have gone thithcr any wear since
our planters began to pstronizc that mar
krt. And now, If Shreveport merchants
would only realize how advantageous to
them will he LIBERAL advertising in the
Claiborne Guardian, they and we will he
mutually benefited.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-09-10
Moreland and Davidson.
Their Vote ON the State Debt.

R.f,re the adjournment OF the o"h'fh'
,;or We had occasion to alude I" inc ia''
that the Rev. J. T. Davidson vote" eo"'
,rar, =, the wishes of his constituents.
In the same issue of the Guardian WIS
r,t,;.hcd the names Of parties voting OH
mi. ouestion. Mr.. Moreland was reported
a. voting on this question against vi,
nov;d.on W, have lately been informed
,b,, Nes-r.. Morcland aud Davidson Vo'eo
exactly alike on all propositions connect
ed with the debt, except that at no time
did Mr.. Morcland vote for reduction oil
the principal of the debt and At one ''"'''
Mr.. Davidson did favor and vote Tor
reduction OF - per cent from the PIlhci-
nal W. are satisfied that neither MI
Nor,l,nd nor Mr.. Davidson think that We
intend to imputc any improper motives 10
them. The fact il that both these are hon
orahlr. conscientious gentlemen. IL hap
t,+ifs that the false report received about
/ these votes caused our silence abnu; SIR
/ Mnr,.laud to mean that he did not N"t,
/ against the wishes of the people. II nov
seems that he did oar respect ior thrS'
gentlemen j. very great. We would lik'
for them to be- indicated before the PEG
ulr. We offer them the opporiunIr
through our columns. If We have de"
either Of them injustice our columns ar
open to them Tor Jttytcu,c Of their pos
tiuns.