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SWISS EXPoRTs-The q. s. consul at Zurich
Switzerland, in his dispatch to the Department
of State dated october 80 1879, reports contin-
ued decline In the watch and silk trades with
the United States This Is owing first to the
rivalry of American goods and second to the
unusual zeal of the custom-house in eXacting
full duties on importations. There are still
American importers whose profits consist in the
difference between the real value of the silks
imported and the invoice value. With so high
duty as 60 per cent. this difference (or Illegal
profit, may be very great even in hard times.
AS wine in Switzerland is not luxury, but a
necessity, the present failure of the grape crop
is lamentable. 1t is a loss of so much food and
will neCessitate the Importation from Hungary,
Spain and France of some twenty million francs
worth of wine. Hopes are entertained that the
improvement in business in the United States
may reach the Alps
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CODIFICATIoN OF DISTRICT LAws.-The SUBJ
committee to revise and codify the laws of the
District had long session to-day. They have
revised thus far $50 pages of the Ingerson bill,
which makes a book of three hundred pages.
Chairman Hunton says that with hard work the
subcommittee will be able to report to the full
committee on the first Monday in December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-21

EX-SENATOR STANLEY MATTHEWS and Mrs.
Matthews, who have been the guests of Presi-
dent and Mrs. Hayes, left the city this morning
for Cincinnati. Ohio.
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PERsoNAL-Maj. A. o. Russell, prominent
business man of Cincinnati, is in Washinaton.
Manton Marble formerly editor of the World,
returned from Europe yesterday. ..Yung
Wing, of the Chinese legation, here, Chief En-
gfneer Shock and Constructor Hanscomb, of the
navy, were registered in New York last evening.
....TennySOn and Carlyle are both inveterate
smokers, and both suffer from dyspepsia. 80.
George Alfred Townsend will soon 1ssure new
volume OF poems. Hon. s. w. Julian, of In
DIANA and Hon. T. 81. Brents, of Washington
Territory, are at the National.
AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
Senator Blaine, Representative Houk, General
warner, OF Alabama, and Postmaster Tobey, of
Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-21

NAVAL NoTEs.-Rear Admiral Howell. COM
manding the European station, reports from
Villefranche, November 5th, that he would leave
On the 18th Of November for Gibraltar to meet
was cast at the Navy Yard here this afternoon
at half-paSt two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-21

THE CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY TO
SETTLE UP.-The U. S. auditor Of railroad ac-
counts has received a communication from the
vice president of the Central Pacific Railroad
company, enclosing a check for 5000 0S0. go,
which, In connection with the amount due the
company and held by the q. s. Treasury for
government transportation Doth ON its SUBJ
sidiZed and unsubSidiZed roads, between No
vember g. 1869, and June 30, 1873 fullfils the re.
quirements of all existing laws In regard to the
payment to the government of per cent. of the
company's net earnings during that entire
period. The payment made by the company
last week settled its Indebtedness on account of
the per cent. requirement., and also dis
charged its obligations under the Thurman
June 3oth, 1878, from which date the sinking
fund obligation was to be computed and 1t
may pc compendiously stated, therefore, that
the central Pacific company has settled all its
accounts with the government up to the 3lst of
last December. The cash payments for the
year 1879 VIII not be due until next February,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-21

LIFE SAVING FLEET OF THE REVENUE MARINE
SERvIcE.-Under the provisions of the Revised
Statutes the Secretary of the Treasury has sub
mitted to the President a list of vessels of the
revenue marine service to be designated to
cruise off the coast in severe weather to afford
all relief possible to vessels in distress. The
President to-day approved the list. The follow
ing are the vessels designated for this service:-
Albert Gallatin, Alexander Hunter, A. j. Dallas,
Hugh Mccullough, Lewis Woodbury., Samuel
Dexter, Schuyler Colfax, Thomas Ewing, and U.
s Grant.
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Brilliant Scene at the Capitol.
The grand promenade concert and ball at tn +,
Capitol last night was the climax of the honor )
to the Army Of the Cumberland in this city.
Although the night was bitter cold and th
wind swept down over the city in fierce and fit
ful gusts, vet about six thousand persons were
there. Entrance to the Capitol was by way OF
IN Ine main door OF the House of Representatives.
the west Point band and the Columbus Ohio)
mnnso pand were G stationed in the old Han Of the
House OF Representatives. The Marine band
was stationed in the rotunda There were no
special decorations, but the artistic interior Of
the building. lighted by thousands of gas tets.
made the scene brilliant and beautiful one. a
few minutes after 10 O'Clock the President and
Mrs: Hayes reached the Capitol with several
Cabinet officers and their ladies. They made
tne circuit OF the rotunda. Finding that it was
packed uncomfortabiy, the presidential party
soon LETT the building. The crowd was so great
that dancing could not be progressed with Until
nearly II O'Clock, when a small thinning ont
was noticeable. Up to midnight 1t was estimated
that nve thousand eople were still present. The
dancing was confined principally to the rotunda
and was proceeded with under great disadvan-
tages, owing to the crowded condition OF the
Capitol Tae best possible arrangements were
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
ST. PATRICK'S FAIR, BROOKLYN.

very attractive fair under the management of
some good ladies of St. Patricks Church. Brooklyn.
was opened in the academy building adjoining the
church. on Kent avenue on Monday last. The OBJ
ject in view to clear of floating debt upon the
church, and. although the affair thus far has
been only moderately successful. it is believed
that during the coming fortnight 1t will be well
patronized by liberal and spirited residents of the
parish. An immense variety Of uscfu and beautiful
articles displayed. and the approach Of the hol
day season will naturally augment the demand for
such things. Aside from this feature the ladies in
attendance spare pains to make tho hall de-
Iightful place to spend evening. st. Patrick is
one of the largest and most influential parishes in
city. Tho church erected in the days before
the war by the well known Father Mcguire, who
died some years since in South Brooklyn. Rev. Il.
q. Fitzpatrick noted for his poemical abilities and
as editor OF the Brooklyn Reriew subseq uently
pastor and before his death projected the present
handsome school cdihce. and the present pastor,
Rev. Father Taft has perfected the school aud
erected of the finest OF parochial residences,
making the whole property of the church a decided
ornament to that portion OF the City of Churches.
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT FAIR.

"BRooKLYN's DAY" IN THE NEW ARMoRY-A
VAST CROWD AND LIVELY VOTING.
Tho multitude which thronged tho Seventh Regi-
ment Armory Fair yesterday far surpassed in num-
bers the attendance OF any previous day. In tho
evening the crowd was dense that passage through
the building became matter Of considerable Diff
Guilty. 1t was brooklyn Day." and the reception
of the members OF the Twenty third regiment of
that city, who came q social visit to their
New York brethren. the most notable event that
occurred The features of tho fair continued to be
the that have already repeatedly been described
in these columns. The greatest degree Of attention
was excited by the numerous contests going on for
prizes decided by the highest votes of the visitors
who pay from Ave to twenty-five cents
for the privilege Of voting The vote for the
splendid sword to be presented to the most popular
officer Of the National Guard stood last evening in
favor of Colonel Ryder. Of the Ninth. who had
scored 22S votes According to last nights indica-
tions the handsome sword destined for the most
popular officer of the regular army will go to in
crease General Grants store Of military arms and
may possibly be of the straws showing which
way the Presidential dc WIND Is ol1wing % Iae Gener
tograph" quilt. which is another subject of lively
contest. is apparently going to Lieutenant Rand who
has scored l65 votes. Tho gold mounted rifie it
seemed, falling into the possession of Colonel
Scott. who had scored 16l votes against Captain
Burke, his nearest competitor who had 126 votes.
MONSTER PIE.
The most amusing feature was the vote as to who
was entitled to u monster pie-temptingly laid out
upon tabe-as being the champion pie eater of the
regiment. At ten O'Clock last evening Sergeant
Fred Hopper. of Company 4. loomed up the
probable champion, his votes numbering already
l63, and his competitors being away behind him.
The votes for the champion pie eater were
only five cents each. and there was much nmuse-
ment ON the part of the spectators when
of the enthusiastic supporters of the sergeant de-
posted dollar bill at once. thus throwing twenty
votes for him at u time. Up to eleven O'Clock. when
the signal given for turning out the lights the
multitude surged to and fro in serried throngs aud
the spectacle of the glittering and varied display.
the gayly dressed ladies mt the booths with their
flirting and admiring beaus, the floral and artistic
ornaments all bathcd in brilliant light, presented
a moving picture full OF animation and interest.
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
DETECTED BY HIS BOOTY.

AN AssEMBLYMAN'S HOUSE IN owEGO ROBBED
AND AN OLD OFFENDER ARRESTED IN THIS
CITY.
man discharged from the State Prison in
August last whose descent from the respectabiity in
name was Robert Cafferty. He native of Tiogs
county. New York. but had long ago made it too
warm for himself, and after serving the police
force in this city returned to his evil ways
have punishment measured out to him. When the
prison door closed behind him he wandered
back to his native place. lounged about
the neighborhood for while and sud-
denly disappeared. knew whittier.
One day soon after there quite excitement
in the town of Owego when it was nosed about that
burglars had been ransacking the residence of Mr..
Abraham H. Miller, who represented Tioga county
in the Assembly. 1t was reported that his wife had
discovered one of them and behaving with singular
coolness had ultimately frightened him away. but
not till he had bagged the Assemblyman's valuable
gold watch and chain. No trace of the nocturnal
visitors could be found and the only record of the
event that reached this city penned by Mrs. Vic
Miller herself and formed part OF letter received
by her sister, Mrs. II. A. Converse, of No. 207 West
Thirtyeighth street. 1t ran as foliows;-
owsco Nov. I5 1879.
-. was sleeping very soundly for q couple OF
Sen WAS y .n' @ u on:
my husband. but in an instant knew there was
enough to know that was utterly helpless knew
ASi"fr% snS Il he 'S"S % @ him ws WOULD
both be killed. knew his pistol was up stairs
my pockets heard him strike maaa in ths
Thought soaS boat he could
have heard t. ls looked on the m1neeeee then 70 the
screamed and awoke my husband The man was fright
through cear window II had mad pistol should have
shot hm could not soc MS deatmrss omi we OK
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
THE AMERICAN ARCTIC EXPEDITION.

Arctic exploration was the subject of lecture by
DIR. I. I. Hayes. at Newport. r. l.. last Thursday
evening The Neps. of that city, says:-He began
by sketching the carly attempts to discover the
Northwest passages as tho different European ma
tions have from time to time undertaken the work.
In coming down to the present he pointed out tho
course Of modern voyagers in these stormy regions
and described the discoveries which they have made.
DIR. Hayes said that the early voyages were made
wholly In the interest of travel and commerce, but
all hope in this direction is now abandoned. No
expects to find passage from ocean to ocean
through this frozen region that shall be of practical
benefit in this direction to mankind. All the
porers engaged in the interest of science, and
mpelled by the love OF adventure and the desire to
make discoveries where yet all is mystery and doubt
The Nordenskjod cxpcdition--the only one that
passed through the Arctic seas from tho Atlantic
to the Pacific oceans-was dwSt upon at
considerable length and with much enthusiasm.
He spoke earnestly in praise of the American Arctic
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
pedition. .1n the success OF this expedition. %

Expedition. 'In the success Of this expedition"
said he. 81 have the most perfect confidence. and
predict that we shall receive from the mysterious
regions about the Pole under the leadership of De
Long. results equal to the splendid achievement
OF Stanley IN the dark continent. The Jeannette is
exceptionally welt ofhcercd and manned, and abun-
dantly equipped even for three years cruise If
essary. After passing Behrng she bore away.
according TO the latest intelligence, the north and
west, in the direction of extensive land long sup
posed 10 exist by the Russian explorers and ire
auently of late years. sghtedby wliaIcrs who cruise
il the waters north of Behring STRAIT. but upon
which landing nas yet been made. l
believe the Jeannete VIII reach this land before the
at least ten days after she last sighted from q
whale ship. Unfortunately intervening pre-
vented the two vessels from speaking but 1t would
seem from the report that the Jeanette steer
ing this land, which seems to be OF large extent
The prevailing winds in the autumn are in that
quarter from the north and west. and should they
have set from that direction during last september
the probabilities that the shore would be mainly
free from. ice Which would favor passage to po-
sition well to the north in tho lea or that land The
chances that this much has been accomplished
and that DE Long and his daring crew are now COM
fortably housed in winter quarters. with every ap-
pliance which science and experience can suggest
for promoting health and cheerfulncss so necessary
in the long. dark Arctic winter. from their
winter quarters the party will doubtless
make important explorations in the autumn
and spring The winter will be utilized by the max
ing OF valuable observations with their splendid
instruments. and when the summer breakup comes
the expedition will be in most favorable position
to avail itself OF the first opportunity to push for
ward through the open leads. The land once lett
bchindI think the great ice barrier which encircies
the polar basin will be practically broken through
Steaming on toward the Pole doubt not that less
and less ice will be encountered they proceed
north until there will be little obstruct naviga-
ton. believe they will reach the pole through
substanti lily open some time in August OF next
year, and then it will be matter of choice cir
cnnstance whether they return by the way they
came or cross over the Arctic Ocean and emerge by
way of the Spitzbergen Sea through Smiths
Sound and Batin's Bay. All of this believe prac-
ticable. TO my mind it is than possible. it is
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
SIGNALS OF DISTRESS.

THE SCHOONER FRANCIS BURRITT ABANDONED
AND HER CREW BROUGHT TO NEW YORK.
The steamer Andes, Captain Samson. of the Atlas
line arrived here yesterday afternoon bringing the
of the abandoned schooner Francis Burrltt. of
New York The Andes had a very stormy passage
after her departure from Aspinwa the 18th inst.
On the 10Th her engines slowed owing to the
heavy gales and in this she for two days
and nights. When about one hundred and seventy
miles from Sandy Hook, on Thursday morning, the
lookout sighted signal of distress flying from
sinking schooner. The steame- had just passed
through snow squall; but as the crew on board Of
the distressed vessel signaled that they were sink
ing fast. and asked for boat to take them Off. as
theirs washed overheard by the heavy seas. the
forward boat was lowered and. manned by Chief
officer Hicks and Seamen Welsh, Garfield, Byrnes
and Mucahey, put for the Of the unlucky
tars. 1t was with great difficulty that the boat
reached the schooner having made three attempts
to come near her Finally the men on board shouted
go abreast of them and the boat passed they
would Jump into it. They succeeded in doing SO,
though with considerable trouble. The boat reached
the steamer after hours absence. 1t was said by
Captain Ganson that this the eighteenth ue
the same boats crew had made during the year.
THE CAPTAINS STORY.
AS the Andes making for her berth in the Atlas
line docks at the foot OF Christopher street. the crew
OF the abandoned schooner were on deck Her Cap
tan W. II. Mills, noticed among the shipping near
the dock the Rockland schooner H. G.. Bird, com
manded b. relative. He shouted to them that he
would bring his crew to dine on board their vessel
and to the table for five. 1t utter this meal
that the Captain narrated to HERALD reporter the
story of his escape:-'We left New York the 10Th,
after dscharging part OF cargo pig iron." he
said, ''and consigned TO the Lobde Wheel Com
pany. of Wilmington. DEL We encountered q heavy
gale Off shore about noon on Thursday, and as the
day continued with increased violence Our
sails carried away and the masts fast
going by the board felt could not save the vessel
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.


One of the most important OF late works pertain
ing to religion is Professor Shedd's commentary
on St Paul's Epstle to the Romans" which has just
been published by the Scribners. The text Is that
of Lachman. with such notifications as have been
made necessary by Tischendorfs great discovery.
The authors position among biblical scholars Is too
high and well known to require comment or ex-
planaton at hands. The theological belief which
coors his work may be Inferred from the opinion
expressed in his preface. that 1.-THE Epstle to the
Romans is encyclopedia in its structure
and contains all the elements of natural aud revealed
religion. The human mind need not go outside OF
the epistle in order to know all religious truth"
Messrs. Dick IL Fitzgerald publish "Bblcal
Things Not Generally Known" by acompiler whose
name does not appear. 1t contains more than hve
hundred articles varying III length from six lines to
a page upon texts, names. customs, &C.. that have
puzzled many students of the Bible. The book will
hardly be needed by any with fair cyclepedia.
blu. Sunday schools and Bible classes will find it
useful.
Newman smyth author Of "The Religious Feel
ing" has again placed the intelligent believers
in Christianity under lasting obligations. His new
book. "Old Faiths in New Light" is a thoughtful.
scholarly devout aectionate study of the progress
of moral truth revealed by the Scriptures of the
Old and New Testaments. We do not know what are
the authors denomnational preferences. but Prot
estant. Catholic aud jew can alike follow him with
interest and profit. religious writer who welcomes
all honest discussion and admits the strong points
made by his adversaries is hard to find; it is still
more difficult to discover who not only recog-
nizes moral progress Of every Sort but finds it in
harmony with the Christian system. Mr.. Smyth
fulfls both these requirements of the thorough
Christian student.
"The Faith of Our Forefathers," by Rev. Edward
L. Stearns d. D.. purports to be an examination Of
"The Faith Of Our Fathers" by Archbishop Gibbons.
such as indicated by the titles of the books
entirely beyond the scope Of secular journal. We
can our readers, however, that for vigor OF
attack the newer book is almost unique in these
days Of calm punctilous discussions in religious
cles.
volume of sermons by the late DR.. De Koven.
President of Racine College, has just been published
by D. Appleton l. Co. The iamented preacher pre-
ferred to teach principally in the class rather
than the church. which is probably the
that many things that may be looked for in his
mons are entirely absent. He was man of intense
convictions, many Of which were upon much dis
cussed docrinal TOPICS and his sensitive conscience
urged him to the extreme Of whatever opinion he
fully adopted. yet the sermons before to be
such all good men. regardless of differences Of be-
lief, love to know. The preface, by Rev. Morgan
Dix, Rector of Trinity Parish New York. adds to the
value Of tho work by the affectonate sketch it
tans Of the writer's beloved classmate.
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
THE NEwTowN CREEK ACCIDENT.

In tho matter of tho accident on Newtown Greek.
reported in yesterdays HERALD. Coroner Davren OF
Long Island city. has cmpaneed jury for an in
quost over the remains of Patrick Hughes. but pend
ing the search for other bodies he dcfers the nves
tigation for few days. No blame is attached to
Clark, the boatman, the accident arose from the
roughness of the wator and the hign wind, against
heavy load he had on board. 1t is said ho objected
to all Of his passengers getting on board promising
TO hurry back and make u second trip, but they
were anxious to reach the factory before seven
o'clock. and overrulcd him. He started. ana his
misgivings were only too fully realized by the re-
sult--one quarter Of his load finding waery grave
The New York herald., 1879-11-23

The schooner Hector. of Boston. with a cargo Of
GOO tons COAL from Philadelphia to Boston. went
ashore last night opposite Life Saving Station No.
81 on Long Island. Captain L. Tosee. keeper Of tho
station, boarded the vessel at twelve p. NJ. aud
brought the captain and crew to land.
The schooner L. vastrum, of Patchogue, in bal
last, bound for New York, went ashore with her jib
blown out ON Thursday. ut two p. NJ. opposite the
station attempting to got into the inlet for
u harbor. The vessel will be got of as soon as tho
weather moderates.
The New York herald., 1879-11-23

prompt to see their value In warfare. HIS cap
ture OF the rebel iron-clsd Tennessee was an es-
pecialy great pleasure to him, and he admits that
until she was engaged ne did not fully value her
powers.
When the Admiral Farragut spent
some time IN travelling abroad. where he was re-
ceived with marks of distinction by Kngs and en-
perors. Returning home he passed his last days In
peace and quietness. and when he died he was
mourned by the entire nation sailor sans penr
and as "A IN M sans reproche
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
ST. FRANCIS XAvIERS FAIR.

grand fair Wilt be opened tomorrow evening In
tho hall of st. Francis XAVIER College. wost sixteenth
street. for the benefit of the new Church of st.
Francis Xavier. There will be eleven tables in the
hall presided by the ladies of the cong
and il s expected that their efforts will duly re-
war,ied. Tho fair will continue two Moeks.
The New York herald., 1879-11-23

BRAVE FIREMAN LYNCH.

Private Patrick J. Lynch. who was seriously I'm
ured in the heroic effort to persons at tho
Cannon street fire. lies in Bellevue Hospital in q
critical conditon. His friends entertain but slight
hopes of his recovery.