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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
PASSED THROUGH HELL GATE.
BOUND SOUTH

Steamer City of New Bedford Davis, Now Bedford for
Steamer Calatea, Providence tor New York. -
Steamer Amos BarsJow. Corwin. Providence Tor Now
York -
sehr Grace Cushing. Hamilton, Portland Me. for Pha-
delphia.
Schr Sarah Wooster Dover Bridgeport for New York.
Schr Blast Gott, Now Haven for New York.
Scr Frank Butler. Pettigrew. New Haven for virginia
Schr Samuel Goodwin, Williams, Stamford for Now
York.
schr Highland. Murphy, Glen Cove for New York.
Passed in AM-Schrs Louis Walsh, and Rhode Island,
both before reported ut Whitestone.
BOUND EAST.
Steamer GIaucus Bearse, New York for Boston.
Bark L l. Ajello (Aus) Gtto Now York for New Haven
Brig Repubc (Brj. Michner, New York for Haelia
(Spainl .,
Nh.
Schr Alice r, Bassett, New York for Boston.
Schr blackstone. Kelly New York for Dightop. -
Schr NJ Dufheld Raynor New York for Portland, ct.
Schr l. Adams Nickerson Hoboken for Boston
Schr Katie j Hoyt Heany. Hoboken for Providence.
schr Tyler. Hart, Hoboken. for Newport.
Schr Charles Carroll. Denike, Hoboken FOR Norwich
Schr Palladium. Ryder Elzabcthport for Gardiner Me.
Schr q Whilidin Ferris, Elizabethport for warren
Schr Oliver Ames Babbett Port johnson for Boston.
Schr Quick step Haynor Port johnson for Providence
Schr b Cowperthwaite. Laughlin, Fort johnson Tor
Providence.
Schr Xebec. Shrops shire. Amboy for Pawtucket
Schr Samuel Hart Kelly. Philadelphia Tor Fail River
Schr Annie Guss, Sawyer, Philadelphis for Harwich
Schr Gust, Cough, PHILADELPHIA for Stamford
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
MARITIME MISCELLANY.

Back NORTH Or. !, from Bssmoso for
steering gear badly Injured broken
yard gone sings She remained 26th proceed in
BARK COUNTESS OF DERBY before reported the
sehuykil, off at high water Monday without dis
chored Delaware Off the mouth of the schnyik
Br when 1eins Grad load
Countess of Derby badly damaged about the bow.
town. before reported abandoned had of grain and
lumber, valued at 34.6o4.
having discharged her cargo at Bermuda Nov 81
the ceiling found broken aud much grain in tho
days
Havre previously reported was discharging into hulk
and would proceed to st George for repairs
BARK CAROLINA GtsD, which scuttod and sunk at
Bermuda in March last sold by auction Nov ~ for
BARK CAP HORN GER, Mcller from Hayti for Hamburg
previously reported was disehargins into hulk at quar-
BRIG ADELE McLooS lost at Aspinwall, loaded with
5OOtens coal.
ssoe into 70 s
@ sss sso ssS after
destination.
scnR Two BROTHERS, which sunk ut Baltimore on satur
day was removed to Bixler's shipyard for repairs.
ScHR HARTFORD BELLE for Bush River put back to Bal
Monday n sa a SsSn to the
ScHR EMMA REED from Gusdaloupe, before reported
Boston put back owing to the sickness Of the
scmR NINA l. CorrrScHAM. from Baltimore for Boston
before ashore Two Tree Island New Lon
London Pm Dec where she lies the flats Her bottom
haul out to repair
scHR NJ HENDERSON Swan. from Bull River for
ssason No H. at Kitty Hawk night Of Nov 80 vessel
loss Captain both mates and cook LOST three Of
scHn BRooKrIELp. Hopkins, from Barbados, of and
for Port Meawsy Ms in ballast put into Bermuda Nov "a
mantopmast staysa having encountered heavy gale
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. Dec. 81 A. NJ.
E1dicdtiOns


OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON Dec. 81 A. NJ.
Indications.
For the South Atlantic and East Gulf States, lower
pressure. southeast and southerly Winds warmer
partly cloudy weather. and the latter local rains
For the West Gulf States. Tennessee and the Ohio
Valley falling followed by rising barometer. south
erly winds shifting to decidedly colder northery.
generally cloudy weather and local rains, changing
to snow in the last section
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
leys rising barometer colder northerly Winds partly
cloudy weather. and in the former and Missouri
casional light SHOWS RAIN followed in upper por
tions by falling barometer and warmer southeast
erly winds.
For the lake region rising barometer. colder north
erly Winds generally cloudy weather and snow. pre-
ceded by rain southern portions followed in north
western portion OF upper lake region by falling
barometer. southeasteriy winds and warmer, partly
cloudy weather.
For the Middle States and New England rising.
preceded along the coast by falling barometer. vari
able winds shifting to colder northerly easterly,
generally cloudy weather and rain turning to snow
in northern portions.
cloudy weather with rain.
For the South Pacific coast region. partly cloudy
weather.
The Ohio River will continue slowly to fall.
Cautionary signals continue at Duluth. Houghton,
Marquette. Escanaba. Milwaukee, Section l. Chicago,
Grand Haven. Section s. Mackinaw, Alpena, Section
4, Port Huron Detroit. Toledo. Sandusky. Cleve-
land, Section 6. Erie and Buffalo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
FUNERAL OF REV. DIR. BURLINGTON.

The funeral services over the remains of the late
DIR. William Ives Burlington yesterday Clinton
Avenue Congregational Church. Brooklyn. where he
pastor for more than quarter of century.
of the most impressive character. The church
was crowded itstutmost capacity, and number of
distinguished cergymen were present. Among the
organizations represented were the Home Missions,
American Tract Society, Long Island Historical
ciety. Manhattan Ciergymen's Association, Adelphi
Academy. Congregational Union, American Mission
airy Association. Board of Foreign Missions, Yale
College and Andover Seminary. The leading clergy
men were Rev. DR.. A. s. Hunt, Rev. DIR. j. Clement
French. Rev. w. NJ. Taylor, Rev. DIR. Theodore c..
Cuyer and Rev. DIR. Storrs. All of these gentlemen
delivered eloquent eulogies on the deceased and
testified TO his worth and usefulness during a long
and popular career. The pallbearers Messrs.
James w. Ellwell. w. H. Harris. A. S. Barnes, Il. s.
Roberts. Henry Treadwell. George p. Sheldon, s. W.
Johnson. Henry Elliot. C. p Dixon. ].
G. Hutchinson, William G. Dunton. H. II. Van
Dyke. c. G. Wood. s. L. Warner. II. b. Spelman, c.
@. Woolworth II. s. Thorpe. George S. Carson.
Henry Tanez and Julius Davenport. The musical
part OF the services impressive there being
. large choir present under the direction of Mr.
w. s. Baird. The beautiful ritual of the Church de-
signed for the last tribute to member COM
menced by DR.. Hunt, the officiating clergyman.
There were few dry eyes among the congregation
when each of the panegyrists spoke of the many
noble qualities of the dead pastor. After the
vices the remains were conveyed to Greenwood
Cemetery. followed by over one hundred carriages
and the sincere regrets OF thousands of people i'll the
CITY of Churches.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
FOREIGN PORTS.

BELIZE Hon, Nov l2-Arrived, brig Emily (Br, Hanson
New sailed s Ssr
diff 7th schr John Lord Thomas. do land sailed 18th
Put in Nov II. bark North Carolina Br, Buchsn Bal
more for LyergoU 18th ssnr Brookeld B Hop
In port NOV p. schr Eagle Rock. Hammond, from New
BsiDsrwArEn:. Ms, Nov 2s-cloared bark st Hida Br,
CAIsAn,MS' Nov 10-CIeared brig Elizabeth wiuslow
Locke New S,s %aS ESs
old port
teras with cedar and mahogany brig Ocean Pearl Hen.
- GASasA: Nov Arrived, Biyhwooa gr
Hewes. hiii New Orleans 18th indianola
schr Lugano. McKowen Machas; 18th steamer Rich
si%%ons phisdeiphis 18th, brig clyts Dow.
New Medina
s. Arrived Dec 2. steamer City of Washington. Thinner
Sailed ed: aist barks Antonio sala Mitchell Now York
ney, sylvester, New York; schr Geo Hatch Murphy,
York: Ines (spE Mares. PcnsacOa schr Aldytha (Br)
Cleared s4sh banks Florence Peters, Mountfort Ponsa
cola; Matilde tsp!; Bonet. Charleston o.,
..1 AR Ss Malaga @ Shaw Now
Arrived Dec steamer %aS Ahambra Br' McElhensy, St
Sailed ID steamer Quebec r, , Portland t1. w
John. NE for Bsyshannon '''k '''' ""''' %
LITTLE CURACAO. Nov SIN port, brig Mary Kimbsl
Sanborn, for Barren Island, ldg gunno.
MATANzAs, Nov 21-Arrivcd. schr l. X Donovan,
Black Philadelphia oath. bark Rachel. Walls. Glasgow.
NORTH SYDNEY. Nov 2S-Arrived steamer Bufswell,
(Br) Wallace New Orleans (bunkerod and sailed for
Rouen); 18th, bark Lizzie Gillespie (Br). Gimour Liver
pool; Swan. Olsen, Barbados
ST. JAGo, Nov 3O-Arrved, bark Jose Bueno Jones.
New York.
Cleared 18TH bark Evening star (Br), Chick. Guanta
Joss NIB Nov sswArriyed brig s,s:..s r
York Louisburg (Br) Day. do.
Cleared 10Th banks Annie Ellison Dr. Debnam Agers
Africa: John Ellis Brl Simpson, Liverpool schr Ocean
Belle, WATSON, New York.
VIcroRIA Nov 2O-saied, bark Columbia. Pratt, sgd
PASSED 2Ist ship Blue Jacket, Percva for San Fran
cisco.
VERA CRuz Nov 10-Arrivod, schr Clara VI Goodman,
Jenkins New York; 18TH stcamer Chas Lord, Cotton,
New Orleans
Sailed Nov II schr II Buddig voss, Shieidsborough.
YARMOUTH Ms, Nov 27-Ssiled, steamer Alpha (Br),
Bermuda and West Indies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
AMERICAN PORTS.

AsToRIA, O. Nov 24-Arrived. bark Carnegie tBr'
ssod-shp City Of Cashmere Br,, Green. United King
dom bark Western Belle, Fish. do
Chehsster, New York
Sss sshFs asaa ro. ssSss, bond
Belowmssh,s, Lo.,s Friend, George Arsy; Helen
ad-Arryea. steamers A.syrs esr; Campbell MedssrTs
Perry ss.imers s %% Mason Adams sR;ondGSs;
f Ms. SoorseiSsn. De-. EsSosss Siorsnss Gro.
k:s..ss., sssTr s:.m. Rn1ss
man: and Look Out - Philadoips,,;;. Alfred
esrS and Freddie w. Alton; Msyslin. iosoSsn; Pawn
slns"a PsS. Fas b
Smith, Rondcnt David Amcs. Green. do; Kirk. New
sS% s%
And sns o ssn t' arp @%S%s sS
Ruon. Rulon. do: Stella Lee Brewer New York Ada
Whitney. BARTLETT Savannah: Earl IL Potter. shoarer
Bsow-ship MeLaurin, Little from Calcutta; bsrks
Clsared-ste.me, Palestine tsr,. wh.ewsy; Liverpool
Srs rsssSs
n. ms' Inn BERRY New York.
BALTllM0n s ncc i-Arrved' steamer Geo Stout
sac.~Barks Won Motko Ger. bordeaux; Victor tNor,
Queenstown Mary Baker tr), Belfast brig Agnes Bar
Arrived. steamers octcrors; Reynolds, New York;
p Miller acwSs ss,'O9 ship' sr yohssn
!Nor Christesssn Dunkrk; AsantyrNer Holmer, Cork;
Ss"f p:T SS S'i son sSs
1Swe) Nielsen. Gloucester; schrs II Odiornc Crowei
Portland; Lee. Lee. New York; Geo X vrceand Van.
cleaf, New London.
Also arrived, ships Agra 0,c Hogcman Bremen Her.
bert tGer Fisher Liverpool: 1Icrzey. waterhousc,
CisarcdStcamcrs Nova Scotian tBrj. Richardson Liv
crpool Amy Dora Do Sinclair. Naples: Vim Lawrence
March, Savannah: bsrks Ruth Br), Gaylord Cork Dom
Pedro H. Iudgins Rio yaneiro Unedoncs venner (Nor
Jacobsen. Qmecnstown Dciva dIta, Carbone Bordeaux
Hall RIG JsneIro schrs Noses, Knowlion. Moon. Nassau
Martha n Hall, Hail, Aspinwall
BRUNSWICK. Ga. Nov 25--Arrivcd schrsFostinn. Phil
brook. Belfast to load for New YORK nth. JAS Talbot
Crockcr Guadsloupe Marcus Edwards vsngiider Pnila
dclphiA for jacksonville
Cleared Nov 49, barks Sunbeam (3r). ONcil, Rio Ja-
Metro sinco reported wreckcdD 2sth bark Samboyona
CSp) Gavan. Palma: brig Caroline uort. Silva, Oporto
schr VIM II Knight Duffy. BALTIMORE; Dec z, schr Vine
yard Rosebrook, savanna Ia Mar.
BANGOR. Nov 20-Cloared brig Rabboni Mccormick,
BATH. Nov 29--saied schr Parker Hooper new.
Brown. North Boothbay to load for Philadelphia
3Otl-Saied schrs X q Thomas, Thorndiko. Washing
ton; Henry riton. Vancleaf. do
BOOTHBAY. Nov I-Arrived, schr Louisa Clark, Bart
lett. from Bangor for New York.
CEDAR KEYS. Nov 27--Arrvcd, schr Lydia II Roper.
Cranmer. Key West =,
Burgess, Bull River, SC. -.
saled-schr Il Woodbury.. Putnam. Georgetown, SC
Ashland. Nelson, Philadelphia; schrs Katie Robinson
sooy. Baltimore; A Carter, Philadelphia; Florence
Shay Van Clcaf, New York. -, =,
Cieared-Bark Sea Skinner dsr Ward Liverpool; Paul
Ger, Kentt. Cnrlshamn (Swedenl ..,.,. -,
sncd-nark AdeIantc tspj. Barceiona; skiold (Nor).
EAST oREKxwIgH. Dee i--Arriysd, sshrs o Wells,
wells. aud n Hamliu vesur fort Svhnsuns
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
AN OVERDUE STEAMSHIP.

The steamship Scythia. which arrived at this port
the 26th ult. reported in her log that two days
previously. when about six hundred miles from
Sandy Hook. she had passed the steamship Cali
fornia of the Anchor line. bound from London
to New York, in disabled condition. The
California was proceeding slowly ana declined any
assist from the Scythia. Up to midnight last
light the disabled steamer had not been signalled
of Sandy Hook. The nature of the accident
set forth in the report OF the Scythia.
but il she were compelled to make
ought apparently to have been able to accomplish it
with sails the interval since the oath of November
For this reason some apprehension has been excited
to her fate. She had a small passenger list the
London branch Of the Anchor line being largely in
the merchandise traffic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03

The first annual winter games Of the Empire City
Athletic Club at Madison Square Garden last even
ing were attended by an unusually large
audience. The programme was long but
varied. There were thirteen events in all
one, two and Ave mile walks. hurdle race.
rs yard and 45O yard runs and Ave different
"tugs Of war" In the latter contest the audience
seemed to take the most interest. In the individual
tug of war. in which there were five contestants.
A. l.. Thompson, of the Standardization Club.
carried of the prize. The tug between tho three
teams OF six men each of the Entire Nous. Scot
fish American and Empire City clubs was well
tested. After two struggles the team OF the
Entire Nous Club were declared the winners
of the medal. The last event of the
evening the tug of war between ten men each
OF the Scottish American and Empire City clubs.
This struggle in earnest. Nearly every man
In both teams n tried and proved athlete. Tho
struggle lasted Just minutes and 81 seconds when
the Scottish-American Club were declared winners
by fully twelve feet Then a cheer went up that
sounded through the whole building. and the cham
pions carried of the prize banner in triumph.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
GENERAL GRANT.

CINCINNATI Ohio. Dec. 2. 1872
Preparations for General Grants visit are being
pushed rapidly. He will arrive here on December
H. about noon. in special rendered for his use
by the Louisville and Cincinnati Short Line road
The train will into the city to the public land
ing at Broadway. where an informal reception VIII
take place. triumphal'arch will be erected at this
point. from which procession will start to escort
the General to Music Hall. where grand
reception will be held in the afternoon.
Theodore Thomas orchestra has been engaged
to furnish music at the reception. Music Han VIII
will be given at the Grand Hotel for which $50 III.
vitations will be issued the tickets being placed Ut
SO each. Judge Taft is Chairman OF the Conini''ee
Invitations and every means are being taken 20
make the banquet brilliant success Al the lnstah.
of General Grants arrival combined saiutes VIII DC
fired at the landings in Covington ana anu
have been requested to blow their Whistles
and they are Ohio now River has hardly
room to run between them. the din threatens to be
deafening. committee OF the City Council has in
upon business men close their places of business
and join in the reception, and all residents along
the line OF march are asked to Join The school
Board last night ordered that the schools be dis
missed when General Grant arrives, and the children
of the high schools will sing a song OF welcome at
Music Hall. More than fifteen civil and military or
CARNATIONS will join in the procession, of which
Lieutenant Governor General A. Hickenlooper will
be grand marshal. All the railroads leading into the
city have agreed to excursion trains, and tre-
mendous rush is expected.
CHICAGO H.. Dec. 2. 1879.
The Tyibane's Galena special despatch says that
General and Mrs Grant Will leave there for Chicago
tomorrow ut half-past one. ami will remain
several days. General Grant will fulfil engage
ments here ana in the Eastern cities and sail
Mexico after visiting the principal cities of that
country will return via Galveston. in April. going
direct to Denver, and from there visit the mining
DISTRICTS including Leadvile. This is his latest pro-
gromme.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
NATIONAL TROTTING ASSOCIATION.

The Board o. Review of the National Trotting AS
ISOLATION convened ut the Fifth Avenue Hotel at
late hour last evening, and after agreeing upon the
order of business of the meeting adjourned until ten
o'clock this morning. There present First
Vice President Edwin Thorne. of Mbrook.
N. " in the chair; George Sturgis, of PHILADELPHIA
Pa; william Edwards of Cleveland Ohio, and
Thomas j. Vail, of Hartford. Conn. Over one hun
dred cases are on the docket, many of which prom
se to DO very important and full of interest to
the trotting community. The Board OF Review In
wered to act the place of the full Board, with
the same authority and Jurisdiction aud ut the pres
ent meeting will consider business arising In each
and oil Of the districts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03

BARROW, Nov 2s-saiied bark Elizabeth (sw). Dame
berg, Philadelphia.
BsLFAsr. Dec I-Saed bark A Goudey Cor), Sorensen,
Baltimore.
BREsr, Nov 26-sailed banks Ruth Nor. Andersen New
York; francesca dtaD. Maresca. do
biIsoA Nov 27Arrived brig Belle Walters (Br). Cross
ley. New York.
Sailed 9th. bark valkyren CNor) Petersen. Phadsl
phia
BoxBAx. Dec ARRIVED bark Goshawk (Br Leslie New
York.
cARDrsY Dec 2-Arrivsd. ship Blanchard, Mcintyre.
Sharpness.
DEAL Dec 2-Passed stsamsr Franco (3r) Robin son,
Now York for London.
FLEETWOOD. Dec l-Sailsa bark Forto (Nor). sksrs.
Baltimore.
GLASGOW Dec l-Arrivsd steamsrs,ats of Pennsylvania
(Br). Stewart. New York.
GLOUCESTER, Dec 2-Sailsd bark Solid fNor, Berner
New York.
HAvRE, Dec 2-Arrived steamer Araso C3r Jones' Bal
timore; ship Triumphant. Gibbon sau Francisco.
IRVINE Nov 2e-saed bark Egiantine (Br,. McKailop,
Pensacola.
LIVERPOOL, Dec 2-Arrivcd, steamers Brooklyn (Br).
Lindall, Montreal; Dominion BD. Bouchette do.
Sailed LIST. ship Gov Tilley (Br), Humphrey New York
LONDON Dec ARRIVED. steamer BythvIlle r) Bacon.
New York.
Sailed Nov %, steamer Miianese (Br) Dewdney Boston
LARNE, Nov 29-Sxied steamer State Of Indiana I'm
Ssdier from Glasgow, New York.
MILToRD Dec ARRIVED, bark Devonshirc Gukey New
York for Liverpool; put in short Of water.
MALAGA Dec 2-Sailsd steamer Yyrisn (r) Garvio Bo,
OPoRro. Nov 25-Salled, bark Earl Of Mar Kee Br).
Hills Tybce
PLYMOUTH Dec 2-Arrived, ship Oasis Lord Lobos dc
Afuera.
Sailed I'd. Mas tDutch) Taat Qsom Rotterdam
Now York.
PASSAGES. to Doc 2-Arrved. bark Katie Stuart (Br,
Arnold. Baltimore for Bsyonne.
QuExNsrowN, Dec 2-Arrived steamer Lord Give (Br)
Urquhsrt. Phadelphis tor Liverpool and proceedcd).
ROTTERDAM, Dec l-Ssed bark ATLANTA Gor. Fischer.
Now York.
RoUEN. Nov 25-Sailed, bark Franz Uthemann Ger.
Draiger, New York.
Dec 2Arrived, steamer Main (Ger) Barre
Now York for Bremen land proceeded).
Sailed ID Rhein Ger, FRANKIE 0rom Bremen),
New York.
ST NAzAlRE Dec ARRIVED, bark Veronica 3r Psyson.
New York.
Sailed LIST, ship Ludwig Holberg (NoE Bruland. Now
York.
TRIESTE, Nov 2S-Arrived barks Osanna taD, 0arguilo
New York; zueima CNor), Arentsen, do
TExKL. Dec 1-Ssied bark Anna Maria GER. New York
VALENCIA Nov 22-Arrived. bark Beufsteur (Fr). HUI
beau, New York.
LospoS 2-stesmer Averil (Br). before reported
ably float next tide
WEATHER ON THE ENGLISH COAST.
HoLYnkAD, Dec 2-Wind S, moderate; barometer 1892
LIVERPOOL. Dec 2-Wind s. light foggy.
LIZARD Dec 2-Wind s, fresh, showery.
PLYMoUr1I Dec 2-Wind Sc, moderate, fne; barometer
1880.
scnIx, Doc 2-wind ssE. fresh. with rain barometer
2a7Q
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
THE HTE GENERAL DAVIS.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 2,

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Dec. 2, 1879.
special despatch from Indianapolis says the re-
mains General Jefferson G. Davis. escorted by four
Of General Sheridan's staff officers, arrived there
this morning. The flags on the public buildings
were at half mast and salute was fired at noon by
the German veterans. The remains were escorted
by a committee to the residence OF Mrs. Morrison,
sister Of the deceased General.
During the afternoon the body was removed to the
Court House, where it lay in state until the depar
ture of the evening train for Memphis, Ind, the
Generals former home. where the funeral will take
place tomorrow. A committee OF Mexican veterans
and other friends accompanied the remains to Mem
phis.
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TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. 1879.
general order has been issued by General Sher-
man officially announcing the death of Brevet Major
General jefferson c. Davis. The order after detailing
his military career in commendatory terms. con-
cludes follows:-
Though only the Colonel of the Twenty third in
fantry the time of DEATH his fame and history be-
long to the whole army and the flags Of all military
posts will be displayed at half mast to-day after the
receipt of this order. General Sheridan will give all
orders necessary to mark the respect in which this
honored soldier is universally held by the army.
and, if the family request it, he may order guard
OF honor to participate in the funeral ceremonies
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
DIRECT LINE TO NEW ORLEANS.

1t was announced after business hours yesterday
that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
had obtained control of the Mobile and Montgomery
road (which was of late under the control of the
Richmond Air Ine). and thereby secured direct
line to New Orleans. An official Of the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad Company said last night that
the new arrangement would go into effect on Janu-
airy /, when o new schedule OF rates will be pre-
pared.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
SPOKEN.

Ship Excelsior (Br), Josn, from Quebec Nov 10y for
Africa Nov 26, lat ~ 80. Ion 50 40.
Ship Cashmere, oliver oilo for Boston, Sept -.
lat "a =, Ion ~ .
Bark inzelburst tBr) Goudcy, from Hamburg for Now
York, Nov 81 lat ~ 70, Ion -.
Bark Northern Queen tBr) from Philadelphia for Ham
burg Nov 23, lat ~, lon 40
Brig Starlight Nov -. lat 80, lon 81 CO.
Schr Joseph Farwe Farwel from Richmond, Va, for
Rio J3rande. Nov 1, lat ~ 80 N. Ion al 40 w.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
GREENBACKERS FOR GRANT.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

KANaAs CITY. No. Dec. 2. 1879.
"Brick" Pomeroy. Chairman of the Greenback
Club Organization Of the United States. was in this
city, ostensibly private business. on his way West
and South to-day. In talk with leading poll
tician he said that Grant preferable to Tlden
Blaine and that when the greenback men meet in
their National Convention March at ST. Louis. the
country will be surprised" 1t is generally consid-
cred here that Pomeroy and other greenback men
will control the Convention at st. Louis to nominate
Grant for President and Jones, of Texas. for Vice
President as . strategic movement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-03
WHALEMEN.

Sailed from st Hclcna Oct H. bark Clarice. Smith,
Edgartown, cruise, with $50 bbls oil 18th Louisa.
clifford. NIB, do, 10 81, $40 VIII: 18th. Chas Morgan,
Ellis do do 10Th Wandcrer Icyer do do 2Ist. brig
Doran tor this port With SO bbls oil on freight from
the condemned bark Marcella OF this port and 80 from
bark Clarcc OF Edgatown. in port Nov l. bark Pioneer
Trim NIB. recruiting