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The New York herald., 1879-12-09
CHINA AND JAPAN.

Hone KoNo. Nov. IL. 1872
Extraordinary diplomatic rumors are in circula-
tion. which require to be noticed to give assurance
that no unusual negotiations are In progress, and
that no unexpected alliances contemplated. Tho
reports point the efforts Of Russia to secure the
cooperation OF China in her projects In Central
Asia. on tho basis Of promising support to China
against Japan In the event of future difficulties;
also to arrangements for unprecedented influence
over the internal policy OF China. claimed to
have been secured by the Ingenuity OF tho present
Russian Envoy. Aathesc stories will probably reach
America and Europe. 1t is desirable to state that
there IL no shadow Of any real change In tho rea-
tions Of China with Russia and Japan. The eil-
deavors of Western agents to foment discord with
japan, which were observed and exposed by General
Grant, arc believed to be wholly bafiied, al.
though there still remains the possibility that the
growing domestic disorders of China may cause the
government to attempt diversion by an outside
quarrel. This contingency, however, becomes daily
less probable.
The Arctic explorer Nordenskj0ld and tho officers
and crew of the Vega receiving unbounded at
tention and hospitality from the authorities and
people of Hong Kong.
Efforts to stir up ilfeeling between Japan and
China still bcing made, by Interested European
agents. but the Japanese government fully alive
90 the wisdom Of General Grants counsel. aud has
resolved to maintain pacific attitude unless abso-
lutely forced 70 hostility.
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHfKP SIGNAL OFFTcER, \
wAsHrSarox. Dec. 9-1 A. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE or THE CHfKr SIGNAL OFPrcER
wAsHrSarox. Dec. 9-1 A. NJ.
Indications.
For tho South Atlantic States. higher pressure
southeast to northeast winds and colder. clear or
partly cloudy weather. except In the southern por
tion, nearly stationary temperature.
For the Middle States and New England. rising and
high barometer. colder northerly winds. veering to
easteriy and partly cloudy weather. followed in for
mer by falling barometer, and Tuesday night by
slowly rising Temperature and rain. partly as snow
In northern portion.
For the Middle and North Pacific coast regions.
clear or cloudy weather.
For tho canal regions Of New York. New Jersey and
Northern Pennsylvania. the temperature will prob
ably fall below freezing ON Tuesday night.
Cautionary signals are ordered for Duluth,
Houghton. Marquette. Escanaba. Milwaukee, Section
!, Chicago, Grand Haven. Section 3, Mackinaw, AL
pena, Section 4. Port Huron. Detroit. Toledo. San
dusky. Cleveland. Section s and Erie.
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HELP FOR IRELAND.

A MASS MEETING AT ST. LOUIS TO DENoUNcE
THE WRONGS OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CALLING UPON THE ENGLISH GOVERNMENT
TO CORRECT ABUSES.
ST.. LOUIS. No.. Dec. 8. 1879.
The mass meetings to consider the condition of
Ireland and devise means to aid the suffering
peasantry of that country was immense affair
and was attended by citizens all nationalities.
The Irish turned out in great numbers. and
several OF their civic societies present in re-
gala, with music and banners. Peter L. Foy
presided. assisted by about three hun
dred vice presidents selected from among
the most prominent and influential citizens
of the city. irrespective OF creed and
nationality. The speakers were President Foy. Colo
mel Don Morrison. ex-Lieutenant Governor Charles
p. johnson. Father O'Reilly. Joseph Pulitzer.
Colonel A. W. Slayback. William L. Darcey. D. d.
MacAdam and Samuel Erskine.
The political condition Of Ireland was generally
ignored by the speakers. especial attention being
hardshps arising from land laws and the exactions
of arbitrary landlords
Resolutions were submitted and unanimously
Ireland earnest sympathy and comm,seration
more still the causes which make these evils
possible and periodical, holding that all le-
Ultimate governments should be Of the people.
precating aud denouncing the violation of every
principle OF law which makes the government OF
Ireland q government OF Englishmen. by Englishmen
and for Englishmen. and declaring the first
duty OF the government is the protection
of life. liberty and property, and grieving
that many instances of English rule in Ireland
to be system of extirpation. oppression and rob
berry; holding as fundamental principle OF
popular rights that the land OF every nation
belongs to the people thereof and. considering
the enormous accumulation of land IN the hands OF
a few stumbling blocks to Irish prosperity, out
rage on the people, making justice herself fret in
the trappings of law.
The closing resolutions were given entire. fol-
lows:-
Resolved That peasant proprietary being the only
the duty OF the Ireland right
Of eminent domain and place the comforts of u homo
within the reach Of Irish ugsy industry and
Resolved. That the failure the part of the English
OF hearing the appeal of troubled and ago
niEed people and shutting the o. justice
and mercy against their voices that ncurs the guilt
other alternative but resistance iniquitous
seIvile submission to intoerable wrongs.
Resolved That while thus holding the govern
ment responsible for all the disquct and dis
DDS Of reform We claim the humble privilege
of feeding brethren whom English laws have ade
hungry Of clothing brave people whom English rspscY
has left naked and OF saving to country and hope people,
Resolved, That make this expression Of feelings
and by transmitting these resolutions the
people and press Of Ireland.
The meeting continued until late hour, and
much interest and sympathy were manifested by
all present.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
WESLEY'S CHAPEL.

BURNING OF AN HISTORIC WESLEYAN PLACE OF
IN THE CITY ROAD, FORMERLY THE HEAD
CHURCH OF LONDON METHoDIsM.
(Bx CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
LONDON, Dec. 8, 1870.
By the fire on Sunday which threatened the
total destruction Of the Wesleyan Chapel in
City road, London, the main chapel was greatly
injured and the historic building, Wesley's
Morning Chapel, was gutted. Wesley's pulpit
was saved. The beautiful frescoed ceiling is
irreparably injured and great doubts are enter
tained whether the roof Of the structure can
be restored [The old chapel thus nearly de-
stroyed deserves more than q passing notice,
connected as it is so intimately with the history
and development Of the Methodist Church in
London. "For five and thirty years." says the
Rev. Il: Tyermann, Wesley and his friends had
worshipped in the old Foundcry' lin Windmill
street,. Here hundreds, perhaps thousands,
had been converted; but us the building was
only held on lease, they were now in danger of
losing it." On October 15, 1875, Wesley
wrote to his brother :-"On Friday hope
to be in London, and to talk with
the committee about building new
great reformcr started the first subscription,
and ut three meetings raised upward of So, 900.
In the following November the building plans
were agreed upon, and in April, 1777, Wesley
laid the foundation stone, and on Sunday, No
vember /, 1878, he opened the new chape! by
preaching in the morning part of Soomon's
prayer Mt the dedication of the temple He
wrote at the time, "It is perfectly neat, but
not fine, and contains far more people than
the jFoundcry." Says the Rev. Mr. Tyermann
further THE chapel in City road will always
stand as thanksgiving monument, raised not
by the London Mcthodists merely but by the
Mcthodsts throughout the three kingdoms.
The days of the old Foundery have long been
ended. The New Chapel still stands and, we
trust, win ever stand, by far the most sacred
and attractive ediice in the Methodist world.
Not for hundred prctentious Gothic structures
would the Mcthodists of the olden type give up
this. Though its ceiling may be somewhat
low, yet, taken us whole, its architecture for
ncatness and commodiousness and solidity, has
been but rarely equallcd by the moro preten-
tious Methodist buildings of the present day.
For many year the chapel in City rond was
the head Of London Methodisin; and though
there are now more than twenty heads,
all owe respectful obeisance to this.
Hail to old City road When we
think of the ministers who have occupied
its pulpit, of the families who have occupied it's
pews, of the dead resting in graves around its
walls and of the interesting events which make
up its story we feel that of oil tho Methodist
meeting houses in existenoe--9othio or other
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
ALLEGED MURDER AT SEA.

BOSTON, Dec. 8. 1871
The United States marshal Of this district has re-
ceived from the police of Brooklyn. N. Y, the an
nouncement that. in compliance with request from
Boston. they arrested this morning Moulton NJ. Van
Kick, chief officer of the ship Cashmere, which
lately arrived from lloilo. PHILIPPINE Islands, 1t
charged that he was the of the death OF
Christian Holsenson, one of tho crow.
II has been asceraincd that second death occurred
during the voyage-that of John Jefferson aged
forty-ve years, who In the best OF health when
he shipped. but WAS, as the sailors allege. badly
treated by the mate whose tyranny commenced soon
after tho ship lett New York. that he died three
months afterward. The crew make astonishing re-
ports of cruelty practced on board the ship and
say Van Kick had frequently threatened Jefersons
life.
Captain Oliver, Of the Cashmere, also arrested
here to-day for completely the alleged murder OF
Christian Holsensen, one OF his crew.
Van Kick. the mate. will be brought here and
tried a. principal in tho
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Judge Josiah G.. Abbott of Boston. 10 at the Clan
endon. Congressman John fl. Camp. of Lyons. n
T., and Ex-Governor Frederick Smyth. OF Now Hamp
shire, are at the Fifth Avenue. Senator ID. b. st.
John, of Newburs. and Rufus W. Pecknam. Of Al
bany. are at the brunswick. b. s. W. Clark, New
York State superintendent of Public Works. is 1T
the St. James. Attorney General Schoonmaker. OF
Albany. and Major Edward Molyneux. of the British
Army. are at the Windsor. General Israel Vogdess
United States Army. is at the Hoffman. Major Will
lam M. Dunn, Dr. p. B. Brown and Captain c. w.
Raymond. United States Army. ut the 6ilsey
Paymaster A. J. Pritchard. United States Navy. and
Stuart Robson are at the Metropolitan.
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NEW YORK sHARPERs oUTwITTED.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


PrrrsDURo. Pa. Dec. 8. 1879.
we'll known lawyer OF this city to-day received
check for collection for 81 800 II sent to him
by an old and reliable collection bureau in New
York, and tho lawyer supposed 1t was all right and
went to collect the money. He called at the bank ON
which the check was drawn aud found that T. +.
Scott who had drawn It, had money thore. but
the following remarkable story was then made
public.--
Mr.. T. n. Scott. elderly man. is ono of the
the wealthy and respected merchants of this city.
He in New York few days ago, when young
aeco. ted him ON Broadway, who called him by
name, and said he was nephew OF John Shocn-
berger. OF Pittsburg. He persuaded Mr. Scott to 10
with him into room ON the top of tall building
somewhere broadway to identity him. as he said
he had drawn y lottery prize. The old confidence
game then played. but Mr.. Scott would not lose
any money and attempted to leave the room, but
hurley negro prevented him. The young man
and another demanded 81 1900, and said
IL they did not get the money ho would soon he
floating in the East River. He had only o little
money. but they said his check would do He agreed
to this, but drew tho check on bank where no had
no deposit and then released by the mon, who
seemed to know his financial standing. The old gene
teman left New York hurriedly and did not have
time to hunt the men up sgain. Naturally the
check was not paid.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
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incapacitated for duty by fear, and but for the
exertions of the passengers there is little ques-
ton that she would have gone down. The waves
broke one of the ventilating shafts of the vessel
and flooded the engine room, and all the fires
were extinguished. The lascar crew abandoned
their posts, and the male passengers, at the
captains call, baled and pumped water from
Wednesday night to Thursday night, when the
storm abated and the fires were relghted.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
BRENNAN IN COURT.

=
TARY-wANE OF PUBLIC INTEnEsr-EPr-
GRAMS OF MR.. TRENcH-HUMoR OF MR.
CHARLES o'MALLEy-HoorINa MR. BOND.
lBx CABLE TO THE HKRALD.1
CAsTLEBAR, Dec. 8, 1879.
Thomas Brennan was examined today, and
Castlebar seemed bustling town with the
crowds that gathered in the streets and the
police that hurried between Jail and court
house. The crown lawyers and Messrs Louden,
Davitt and Egann, the prisoners friends, with
reporters and others interested in the case ar
rived in the morning. The prisoner walked
and followed by a cheering rabble. The court
was crowded, but the interest in the arrest
throughout Ireland is slight in comparison with
the excitement caused by the arrest of
the Sligo prisoners. This was shown by the
fact that only six reporters were sent to the ex-
animation, whereas about thirty had attended
at Sligo. The law adviser only sent his assist
ant, Mr.. Trench, who is a cousin of Lord Clan
carty.
POLITICS, POCKET OR PoPULAR1TY9
The latter opened the case, saying that he
prosecuted not only for the government, but on
behalf of the tenant farmers, to save
them from class of people who were
going through the country and telling
them that sworn contracts were illegal. Some
of these men were doubtless honest. The ma
jority were working for selfaggrandisement-
either for politics, pocket or popularity. Brennan
was defended by local lawyer, Mr.. Charles
O'Malley. Sub-Inspector Carter, the prosecutor,
swore to Brennan's speech. He swore that the
meeting was orderly. Mr.. Bond, Dublin
Express reporter, swore to his shorthand
report of the speech He did not
go to report for the government.
He was asked subsequently to furnish his notes
and did so. The witness was severely Cross
examined and held up to contempt for volun-
tarily giving information to the government
NEW RUNNYMEDE.
The defence called no witnesses. Mr.. O'Malley
made an eccentric speech. He quoted Hume
and represented that the present agitation was
the same as the Barons' demand for Magma
Charta. Mr.. Trench briefly replied. The Court
retired, and on their return committed the
prisoner for trial in f2OO bail. The curious le-
niency of the authorities cannot be better shown
than by the fact that Brennan was allowed
at recess to go to the hotel for lunch without
escort. This good treatment is the result of Mr..
Parnell's visit to Dublin Castle and his demand
for exceptional treatment. Brennan was fol-
lowed, when finally liberated, to the hotel, from
the windows of which he made speech, torci-
BILE and eloquent in it's language, but more mod
crate than his usu@l utterances. Mr.. Bond had
to be escorted from the Court House to his hotel
by four of the constabulary, violence having
been threatened by the crowd, which followed
him, hooting, kissing and groaning.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
KENTUCKY MOB LAW.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, Dec. 8, 1870.
Advices from Grayson. KY. state that on
Saturday last three hundred Elliot county "reg-
ulators" visited Clifty Creek settlement and cap
tured Phnris and Leander McFarlane, and James and
John Madlow. petty thieves. charged with barn
burning. Leander McFarlane showed fight and
shot and probably fatally wounded Pharis McFarane
was whipped to make him confess. and this failing
he was strung up to treo until he nearly dead
when he yielded and gave the namos OF large num-
ber of outlaws. The 'regulators' completed their
work by whipping the Madlow brothers unmerci-
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The Following record will show the changes in tho
temperature for the past twenty -four hours. in
parison with the date of last year.
indicated by the thermometer ut Hudnuts phar-
macy. HxRALp Building. No. AIS broadway ,s,o
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
THE SUCCESS OF SECRETARY scHuRz's PATIENT
NEGOTIATIONS PROBABLY INSURED.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1

CBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
WARRINGTON. Dec. 8. 1879.
The Uta affair has been brought to . successful
conclusion by Secretary Schurz. who this evening
received despatch from the Los Pinos
Agency. stating that the Indians guilty Of
the Meekor massacre and the other hostile acts
will be surrendered by the tribe on the condition
that they shall be tried outside Of Colorado and New
Mexico. where they do not believe they would. have
q fair trial. They wish to be tried In Washington
but the Secretary will probably show them that
trial in some Eastern community will secure them
entire fair play. The negotiation which has thus
happily closed will preventa very difficult and costly
Indian war; and will relieve the people of Colorado
from all the uneasinesss and loss Of such war.
Secretary Schurz great credit for tho frm-
ness ana skill with which he has managed the Utes
His object has been from the first to prevent war.
but at the time to insist the surrender for
trial and punishment of the guilty Utes. He has
far secured both these Objects
The New York herald., 1879-12-09

A.-"KEEP OUT THE COLD"
Use Roobuck's celebrated WoOD AND RUBBER
WEATHER STRIPS your doors nnd windows.
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DEspoNDENcY, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL
INACTIVITY,

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A speedy and CERTAIN ANTIDOrE for CATARRH.
SNUFFLES. COLDS in the HEAD. INFLUENZA snl
BRONCHITIS. A CONSTITUTIONAL remedy and ab-
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and swedc Mosqustaire Gloves. with the latest u
Lingerie rournures and French Novelties for the holt
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The New York herald., 1879-12-09

CHURCHYARD COUGHS ARE EVILS OF THE
past Any cough however violent cured by HALks
HONEY HoREHoUND TAR. Sold by druggists At 700
Pixies ToOTHAcHE DROPS in minute.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
WEI DE MEYERS

CATARRH CURE.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamships Abyssinia. for Queenstown and Liv
erpool and Labrador for Havre. will sail from this
port on Wednesday,
The mails for Europe will close at the Post Office
at half-past eleven A. NJ. and for France direct al
twelve O'Clock NJ.
The NEW YORK characterization for Europe-wiu
be ready at half-past eight O'Clock in the morning
Single copies. in wrappers for mailing. six cents.
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ter, largo line OF English DERBYs silk HATS Dent's
GLOVES and Martins UMBRELAs particularly adapted for
sensible holiday gifts for both ladies and gentlemen
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The New York herald., 1879-12-09
A-pHYsIciANs RECOMMEND FOR SUDDEN

BI.AIR'S PILLS.-GREAT ENGLISH GOUT AND
rheumatic remedy Oval box 81 round, 5oc All drug.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09

A.-RUPTURE RADICALLY CURED BY DIR.
MARSS treatment 10 years. practical experience OF.
fee vesey Astor House, opposite st. PAuls Church
No branch.
The New York herald., 1879-12-09

CONGRESS wATER.-TrS SUPERIORITY AS a
catharc Alternative in its freedom
bitter acid crude that produces headach
Internal and tends destroy the
All mineral that dangerous irrtHnto
ma haL hv dnft r.fusfn
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-12-15
BULLION FAN.

Notice is hereby given that the tax on pro.
cee,is OF mines for the quarter ending Septem-
Der S0th, 1879, is now due, and payable at my
office in the Courthouse Of the County Of
Humboldt, and that the laws for its collection
will be strictly enforced.
L. l.. RICHARD, County Assessor,
WinnsRueca, November is. 1879. hlsAaw
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-11

may ever remember his visit to the Queen
City OF the West with qualification.
General Grant, again on behalf of the cit
izens of Cincinnati, welcome you. heart
lily welcome you. May your stay here be
pleasant one. ., l
General Grant responded as follows:
Mr.. MAYoR-It is with great qualification
that return once again to my native State.
am further gratified to be received BY the
citizens of the city and State as
l have been here by you
and the people of Cincinnati. If was in
the habit of public speaking l
could better give expression to
the thoughts that fill my mind at this
time Not being accustomed to public
speaking, will extend my heartfelt thanks
to the citizens Of Cincinnati and the State
of Ohio for the greeting through you, and
will add what have had to say on fire.
quent occasions since my return to my
own country, that my travels abroad
have only seemed to strengthen my love
for my own country. My receptions abroad
have been highly gratifying to me person
ally, and recognition OF this great land.
Again, Mr.. Mayor, thank the citizens of
Cincinnati.
After the General made his reply to the
Mayors welcome he stepped down from
the stage and shook hands with the audi
ence as they filed past him. The hall was
crowded, the larger part of the audience
being ladies' About half all hour was con-
sumed in handshaking, whereupon the
General was driven to the Gibson House
for dinner
CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.
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Fourth Edition.
T H E L A T E S T
THE WATERS WILD.
Terrible Dam Disaster On Clear Lick
Tennessee.
Epecial 10 the Star.

Epecial to the Star.
NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. 1.-Two dams
on Clear Lick, thirteen miles from Nash
vile. broke from their. fastenings at II
o'clock yesterday morning, throwing tor
rent of water down on 10 the house of Wrl.
McCroy. &&G3I
McCroy, seeing that danger threatened
his family, consisting of his wife and three
children, two girls and boy, attempted to
remove them. Taking the boy and one
girl under his arm and holding the other
girl by the hand, he started to wade out to
hill near by.
The mother succeeded in gaining place
Of safety, bnt the child, which the father
held by the hand. was washed from his
grasp and drowned. He struggled on with
the other two children until struck by the
drift which caused him to release his hold
upon the boy, who was also drowned.