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On the thirtieth OF June the total amount
Of currency ID circulation was S73i, ,80l 1874 49,
being worth its lace IN coin.
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--..,,AAA.

The cost of transporting Lord Lorne and
$40, ,00O-is bill that no one seems willing to
father. The Home Colonial Office refused to
pay it, and the Canadian treasurer has also
repudiated the bill.
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The Jesuits are said to be quite prepared to
be turned out OF their colleges and even OUT
of France and they have, consequently, pur-
chased three establishments abroad-one at
Jersey, another at Fribourg, and third at
Monaco
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Deatt, of n Rnnk Pres,dent.

lain, president of the Citizens Bank died sud
denly this morning, aged seventy-two.
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Curious people in London, hearing that
Sara Bernhardt has son fourteen years old
her, have been inquiring for
M. Bernhardt, but they can't find any such
~
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"A Large Fire ut Duhuque.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 23.-2as s.-s .-s Est
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A dispatch received at the War Office from
Sir Garnet Wolsley expresses the belief that
the Zulu war Is ended. He has instructed the
government to stop sending supplies and re-
Inducements to the Cape. Wolsley states In
his telegram that he Is to meet King Cete-
wayo on July 16 to conclude peace.
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There has been sold to date $40, 800 of 4
per cent certificates. OF this amount S3,},-
027, $50 have been returned to the treasury To- 4
exchange into per cent bonds. The total o {
the legal tender and fractional currency OUT
standing is now S362, ,529,226
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MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB.

week hence the annual autumn race meeting Of
the Maryland Jockey Club will commence ut the
pimlico Course near Baltimore. and there will be
gala time for the entire week in the Monumental
City," The meeting will be an interesting one. The
racing will take place the 2lst, 22d sd and oath
inst commencing at one o'clock each day. and
among the regular fixtures to be run for are the
Dixie Stakes for three-year-olds. two miles; the
Central Stakes, for two-year-olds. one mile;
the Pimlico Stakes for all ages. "a miles; the
Vesta Stakes. for three-year-old fllies ~ miles;
the Barnum Stakes. for two-year-olds one mile; the
Breckenridge Stakes. for three-year two miles;
and the Bowie Stakes, four mile heats for all ages.
Besides the above there will be diversified array of
open and steepcchases for which liberal purses
have been appropriated, sufficiently tempting to
list large fields SO that the promise held forth
offers guarantee in advance that the coming meet
ing win eliminate in q brilliant success.
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SALE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Mr. II. W. Cameron, of the Clifton Stock Farm,
Clifton S. L. offered his collection Of blooded stock.
consisting OF brood mares. ycarlings. two-year-
olds and wcaniings at auction yesterday at the
New York Tattcrsall's. broadway and Thirty
ninth street. The limit ON three OF the
brood mares being considered somewhat high
they failed to find purchasers. One of the
yesrlings. bay colt. by harrington. dam Irregu-
larity. by bennington. will be sent to England to
Join the stable of Captain r. c. vyner. The follow
ing gives full dctails:-
Theodicia. ch m. foaled 1872. by imp. Leaning
ton dam nchantress, by Lexington, 1872 high: a
WEIGH. Philadelphia. $3.50
Imogene. b. M. foaled 1870. by imp. bennington.
dam lump. Eleanor. by voltigeur. 1873 high; in foal
to imp Harrington; Charles Reed New York. $685.
Irene. CHI M. foaled 1870. by imp. bennington,
dam Florida by Wagner. 1873 hands high; in foal to
imp. Harrington. Irene is the dam OF Startle A.
WEIGH, Philadelphia. $410
regularity 3. m foaed 1870, by imp Leaning
ton or imp. Hampton Court. dam mp. Jerusalem,
by Jericho. 49, hands high in foai to imp Hartng
Inversnaid. br. m. foal,d 1869. by imp. Leaning
ton. dam Florida by Wagner. l51s hands high in
lnverary. br M. foaled 1860. by imp. bennington,
dam imp. Stolen Kisses. by Knight Of the Kars. 15l
hands high. Limit. $780, Not sold.
rwoyEAR-oLps.
bay ally. foaled March ~. 1877. by imp. King
Ernest. dam Invcrsry. by imp. bennington. 1871
white; r. J. Nichols. Kentucky, $500.
Chestnut hily. foalcd March .. 1877. by waverley,
dam Irene. by imp. Ieamin IL hands high;
Charles Reed, New York. $GOO.
Chestnut nliy. foalcd March q, 1877, by Macaroon,
dam lnver~nad. by imp. bennington. over Is hands
high; NOT sold.
Lay colt. foalcd February 20. 1873 by imp. Hart
fnxton. dam inverary, by imp. bennington, nearly
~ hands high; q. l.. Lorillard. New York. $1,000.
Lay colt. foaled March II. 1875. by imp. Harting-
ton, dam Irreguiarity. by imp. bennington, 1l3
high. Captain *. g. Nyncr. England. Sis5.
Brown COLT foalcd March 49, 1873. by imp. Hart
ington, dam Imogone. by imp. bennington. l42
hands high. fore aud hind feet white no other
marks, Charles Reed. New York. tts0.
Brown colt foaloi March 6, 1873. by imp Hartinc-
Ton. dam Thcodicia. by imp. bennington li2 hands
high q. Mcclellan, New YORK, $3.50.
Nay ally. foAicd March ~. 1853. by imp. Harting-
ton. dam Irene. A.2 hands nigh: w. Koch. New
iork. asa.
bay colt. by imp Harrington. dam Irrcgularity.
foaled February ~. 1875 q. L. Loriilard. New York.
e2so.
Hay coli. by Imp. harrington. dam lmogenc. foaed
March AZ. 1879 Charles Reed $40.
TnE PROFANITY 80 CAPTAIN Yam
Following tho Cameron sale the following thor
cashsreds. the property Of Captain Edward Yard.
Dst Arlington. en-. M. foaled 1864. by Arlington;
W. Walsh. Jersey city. y. a.. slas
spotted Pawn, ch nl. fozied leo. by Deucalion;
y. Albert New Aork. tls5.
Flutt.r. br. m. faalcd Iss2 by Asscrol. dam Fly.
ny Planet A. WEIGH. fhiladslphis. s2oo.
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THE TRIGGER.

ANSUAL MEETING OF THE LONG BRANCH GUN
CLUB.
The annual meeting Of the Long Branch Gun Club
was held last evening at Delmonico's uptown house.
On motion Mr.. Thomas Murphy occupied the chair.
Mr.. Julien L. Myers read the report OF the
treasurer showing that during the past year
$4,000 had been expended q new
club house and grounds. and that balance still
mains in the treasury. The report also stated that
the club has its rolls the names Of $50 men,
bers in good standing. The report was. on motion.
accepted.
On motion the following amendment made to
the bylaws:-That on the occasion OF the annual
reunion none but members and their lady friends
shall be admitted to the club grounds.
The initiation fee was. motion, raised to SIS.
The following officers were appointed for the
ensuing year,
President-Colonel Lawrence Kip. Vice Presi-
dent-Mr. Julien L. Myers. Treasurer--Mr. II. A.
Hurlbut, Jr Secretary-Mr. John 3. Hoey. House
Comm tee Messrs. II. A. Hurlbut, Jr.. Il. G. MUIR
ply. Martin Van Buren, II. A. Gildersleeve aud Dr.
Zolnowski. Governing Committee-Messrs. II. a.
Giidersieeve, James Gordon Bennett, George L.
Lorilard Thomas Murphy. Carroll Livingston.
Travis w. Van Buren,. Howard Munickhuysen.
George N. Curtis, David g. Leech, Charles j. Osborn.
Richard q. Murphy, William Hoey. John q. Heck
sher, Jeremiah W. Curtis, ~ W. 4. Hatch. l.. Burd
Grubb Perry Belmont and George NJ. Speir. Jr.
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BASEBALL.

A WELL CONTESTED GAME BETWEEN THE JERSEY
WINNERS ny TWO TO ONE.
A large audience assembled at the Jersey City
grounds yesterday afternoon to witness the contest
between the Providence Club. champions Of the
League and the Jersey citys. who have gained fine
reputation during the past by their remarkably
fine fielding and batting. having met and defeated
some Of the most powerful teams In the country.
The game yesterday would have resulted In victory
for the Jersey boys had IL not been for Wild throw
by the catcher In the last inning. mp TO which time
the Jersey citys had played perfect fielding game.
The first run OF the game not scored until the
fourth inning. owing To tho beautiful fielding
on both sides. Farrow led on in tile first
inning for the Jersey citys with . treIacn-
dous hit for two bases. but the next
three strikers disposed OF before his could
be scored. In the fourth inning the Jersey citys
scored their frst and only OF the game. Troy.
the first striker in the inning. was called out ON
strikes; Clinton and Callahan each followed with
base hits. The former went to third on the later's
hit and scored on error by Gross. and Callahan,
who had stolen TO second. up to third. Ester
brook got his base ON called balls. and
in right heid. who caughi 1t and closed
the inning by throwing Callahan ont at home base.
The rest OF the game up TO the ninth inning was
In the ninth inning the excitement began In real
earnest. the Providence team went to the bat for
the last time. the score standing 60 In favor Of
the Jersey Citys. Hlnes opened the inning with
hard hit line ball To centre field ON which hc made
first base. Gross followed with high bounding ball
to short stop. which Poorman tred To get. hut
IL bounded his head to Estcsorook.
who. instead of cutting Hines on at second base.
gave him life by throwing Gross out IT nrst.
Farrell. the next striker made pretty hat Ia left
ield sending Hines to third base aud getting arss
himself He down To second. knowing that n
Farrow attempted TO throw him out Hines would
score. Farrow made motion TO throw ID to second.
and when Hines started for home he turned quick
and caught him between the bases. lie had plenty
of time to throw him out. hut In the excite
ment he threw the bali wild, and Hines
aud Farrow both scored before Clinton
fclded the ball 20 home base. Tho next
strikers reached their bases hy Ester
brook. but the side disposed of before they
could score another run. la tho Last hssf Of ills
inning the Jersey Citys tried to rally. hut 10 no
avail M the first aud second strikers were heldod
out In fine style by Farrell 90 start Esfsrbrook
made n beautiful base hit. but was caught mapping
on frat base ana thrown out. The Jersey Cnys out
batted their opponents. hut were In turn hsaed.
They will play again to-day. when Dsu's knglish
team OF cricketers will be present 90 witness the
contest. Following is the score:-
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delegates went to the convention at Springfield
pledged to reinstatement of tho old basis II
possible. Harvard and Princeton favored fifteen
men. twas expected they would and IL - virtu-
rather than not ut ALL She means to make better
record this year than last, and the collegans are
generally turning out better to furnish the team
practice it looks as it no stone would be lett UNI
turned.
As now arranged Harvard will be played in New
Haven November 8, and Princeton at Hoboken on
Thanksgiving Day. The rules have been somewhat
amended this year. some points being taken from
the Rugby game. There remains the basis OF
team of what may be called experts. OF last years
men there are-Peters, Camp. Clark and Harding.
800 HILL Nixon and Lamb, ST. Hull, Eaton and
Badger, 49, Moornead, 80. s. s. s.; and Watson, 81.
S. s. s. The team has lost Captain Thompson who
figured fully successfully as footballist as
rowing man. and was one OF the best men on the
team. but the others good. and the new men are
promising.
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THE GREENFIELD TRIAL.
THE PROSECUTION REsTs-THE MAINsTAY OF
THE DEFENCE HEARTLEssLY DEMOLISHED.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

THE DEFENcE HEARTLESsLY DEMOLISHED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
SYRACUSE. n. Y. Oct. 10. 1879.
Judge Daniels remarked to counsel in tho Green
fold murder trial to-day that he had tried more coll
lateral issues in this suit than ever before i'll q
homicide case. This is owing to the fact OF tho
length Of time during which tho has been be-
fore the courts. the number OF trials that have been
had. and moro particularly to tho several theories
which tho defence have boon obliged to put forward
In order to shift the responsibility OF the crime.
Each one of these theories which has been presented
and disproved in former trials, comes to
the front again like avcnging Nemesis
10 confront the accused and his lawyers. This tho
commencement of the NTH week Ut the trial and IL
f. now quite confidently expected that the end will
bc reached some time this week. Owing to the
peculiar circumstances" Judge Daniels called
them to-day. he had given prisoners counsel con-
siderable latitude IN asking questions but to-day no
commenced to hold them more closely to the rules
OF the courts, shutting out many immateria issues
which they sought to raise.
FLAWS IN THE DEFENCE.
The prisoner manifests an increased interest as
tho trial evidently comes toward its close. To-day
nervously engaged with his hand kerchief or paper
and his eye fixed upon the witnesses whom tho
people continued TO pour IN to prove that Green
and had also perjurcd himself. Two more witnesses
were called ON that point this morning. making ten
In all. and each ono OF them testified that Tapn,
whom Wyman swore he talked with on the morning
OF the murder. was twenty seven miles from tho
scene. Had Greenhcds counsel established tho
point they sought to by II. ID. wyman-viz, that tho
heard the kelloggs aud Tapln talking on that
ing about murder. 1t Is conceded that Greenfield
would have escaped conviction.
DAMAGING REBUTTAL.
The people also III their rebuttai to-day continued
TO attack the character of Ezra Greenfield, who had
so strongly supported his brother the alleged muir
derer. IN the statement that light in
oroenheld's house on the fatal morning. The peo
pi" have produced many OF the best farmers OF tho
neighborbood to whom Ezra, shortly after the muir
der, unwitingy made the admission that he did not
wake at all the night of the murder until he was
called TO go TO work. Ezras testimony has not only
been FULLY and fairly impeached but the same
witnesses have testified that they would not
believe Ezra under oath. Tho people announced
~ two o'clock. alter swearing one moro witness
10 show tho bad character OF the prisoner, that
their rebuttal would close with putting In evidence
an almanac for 1876. by which are to be shown the
time the moon rose on the night OF October 40 to
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NEW YORK GUN CLUE.
The following matches are announced

BRONZE Trophy MArcn.-Open to all members OF
the New York Gun Club. Entrance fee. ST. ten birds;
handicap rise ties shot of ut three birds unclassi
fed; twenty entries required All money received for
entries in excess of 500 to be divided between
thirty five per cent. ANY member may shoot for
any other member members in addition to his
own entry. Names and entrance fees should be sent
to the secretary. No. 33 West Sixteenth street,
early as possible. The day OF shooting will be
tanned.
SECOND MATcH.-Trophy. value $50; to become the
property of the competitor winning 1t in three
matches. Entrance fee. ST. ten IDS; handicap rise;
ties shoot off three BIRDS not classified; twenty
five per cent of entrance money to second man on
each day. To be shot for on the second and fourth
Saturdays OF each month until finally won.
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A TOURISTS TRUNKS.

ON the steamer oermanlc. which arrived hero
SATURDAY ninhi from Liverpool. camc Mir. Amsdell.
breweF. % Albany. A tho steamer landed nearly ut
dSrk the dspuiy Surveyor decided 10 allow the pas
ssnger. 10 80 ashore with their hand baggage and
have their trunks sxanlned on sunday morn
ng a the dock. Mr.. Amsdoli left for
Albany the same evening with COM
panton, dcpositns Ms koys with friend.
The TRUNKS serr ponderously large. and when
openet were fonnd 10 he hlled o. repletion with
sush things a. wealthy tourists apt 20 purchase
abroad. tnt 90 whioh the Lac compeir the payment
Of duty. The same not having been declared the
ofcerr seized the trunks and sent them TO the Gus
tom nouse. The contents we're worth about $4,000.
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FOOTBALL AT YALE.


NKw HAVEN. Oct. II, 1873.
The present topic Of most engrossina interest 81
Yale is the of the football team. which has
just opened. Yalo has always had prominence In
this sport. and held for time the cham pionship.
but last year she forced to change the szc of the
team. increasing IL from eleven TO fifteen This.
coupled with lack Of due practice. lost hard won
honors Perhaps tho latter had much TO do with
IL. but the college was . sticklcr for eleven men.
rather than ga miscellaneous mob" % one previous
football team captain expressed 10, IN . season
when the controversy waxed warm. This year
stand was made for eleven men by yslss and be-
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SPORTING NOTES.

s. De Lamar. with of AZ out Of a possible
80, short range match at Camden, N. j., yes
terday. The conditions 200 yards, ten shots
any rifle, standing position.
l.. b. Bergen and f. M. Martin shot pigeon match
at Cliffwoou, N. j.. yesterday. The conditions were
Is birds each, II yards rise and $50 side. Bergen
won, killing ~ to Martins 20.
sweepstakes match took place at the Columba
range yesterday. The distance was 200 yards. ten
shots each, any rifle. II. =. Hetield. score a.; M.
money.
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LEY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

LOUISA COUNT HOUSE, va, Oct I3 1879.
William Beaver indicted to-day by the Grand
Jury of Louisa county for the murder of his wife,
Sarah p. Beaver. on Wednesday, October g. 1870
The indictment was found the testimony of q
little girl named Maggie WALKER aged nine years,
sister of the murdered woman. Great excitement
prevails in the community, several horrible MUIR
ders have been committed in this county within
few months past. The trial will proceed tomorrow
before Judge Cochran,
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MRS. SMITHS TRIAL.

n was arranged yesterday that the second trial OF
Mr.. Jennie a. smith aud Covert ID. Bennett tor tho
murder OF Mrs. snth's husband should begin on
Monday nsxt. A consultation bctween tho counsel
for ths defence 10 decide whether application shall be
made % have the defendants tried separately instead
Of Jointly before VIII be held day this week.
Judge Knapp. ~ ~ said authority. has decided
preside The nsw trial. notwithstanding tho
10 the contrary. Counsel tor Mrs. siaith say thcy
will mot " ready 10 proceed neat Monday.
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THE CANADIAN TURF.

MONTREAL, Oct. Is, 1870
The fall meeting on the Blue Bonnets race course
was concluded to-day. The 1884 class, purse $780,
was won easily by r. Corigan's bay gelding Little
Harry. in three straight heats; A. ST. Germans bay
mare Alice took second money. The one and a half
mile dash, purse 500. was by j. p. DAVIS bay
mare Little Gem; w. Z. OWENS bay Passion,
second money.
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srbstantate the statement OF his witnssses IN regard
10 IA being moonlight night
The rcjoindcr OF the defence was begun at three
O'Clock some eight witnesses were called, and but
one was fonnt 10 be prasent-Weaver Snyder-who
character.
judo Daniels announced at half-past three that hc
would ADJOURN III Tomorrow, owing to the peculiar
circunst ances IN which the defence seemed to DO
plseed in not being able to have their witnesses
pfr "
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SUING FOR LEGAL FEES.
TUE cry on ELIZABETH THE DEFENDANT.
tnY rmLEonAru TO THE HERALD

TRENTON. N. j.. Oct. ~ 1879.
suit was opened In the United States court here
to-day by Charles A. Blake, OF New York to rccovcs
$1,000 from the city OF Elizabeth a. fcss and dis
burscments which the plaintiff alleges are due to
him ON account or defending the city some years
ago in case brought by the American Nicholson
Pavement Company. 1t seems that the latter sued
the city. Henry w. Boggs and the Nov Jersey Pave
rnent Company for infringement of % patont. whom
verdict OF xS50UO was awarded to plaintiff. BY
the advice OF Blake and by resolution of the Eliza
beth Common Council the case vas ordered to be
appealed 10 the United Statet Supreme Court. whom
the judgment was annulet and the city RELIEVED.
Now Blake tries TO his foes. &C., which he
alleges tho city refuses 10 pay
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RITTERsvILLE DRIVING PARK.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
ALLENTOWN, Pa, Oct 49, 1879.
The fall frottng meeting of the Rittersville Driv-
ing Park opens tomorrow and continues four days.
The races promise to be very interesting. There
are over hundred in the several purses.
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CHAMPIONSHIP OF AMERICA


GUELPH. Ont. Oct. IL, 1879.
The contest for general athletic cham ionship OF
America between l.. W. Johnston, OF Hamilton, and
c. II. BigRar, of Guelph, $500 stakes and the cham
pionshp gold medal, was won by Biggar taking ave
of the nine events. Johnston's running juup with
out weight Il feet 4 inches, and beats A. a.
Reeds. the best on record in America, by an inch
AN n Ia
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THE MATCH BETWEEN THE IRISH GENTLEMEN
AND THE HAMrLrox club TEAM
HAmLroN. Ont. Oct. II, 1879.
Tho cricket match between the Irish Gentlemen
eleven ard eleven OF the Hamilton Club began this
morning. The visitors sent 20 the bat and at
luncheon hour had 70 points eight wickets
down. The bowling of Ferrio Kennedy and Giles
pie very destructi a. The principal scores were
as follows; SIR George coIihurst. ~: q. Casey TO-
and n. Hamilton. 10.
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Clubs. la III. NJ. tn. Sn. GA. TIA. ga. wa.
Providcnce...... . s-1
Jersey City......O o y . o-i
Runs carned--providcncc. o; Jcrsfy City. o. first
base by crrors-Prov .: Jersey CITY. o. Total
left on bascs-Provtdcnce. 3: Jersey city. a. Total
base hits-Providcncc, @; Jersey city. TO- struck
out--Providcncc, 3; Jersey CITY. ..
Umpirc--Mr. Powers.
Time of Rame--Two hours and Ave minutes.