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The New York herald., 1879-10-15
SEAWANHAKA YACHT CLUB.

THE RACE FOR THE ''cENTER" CUP-FRoM
SANDY HOOK LIGHTsHIP TO CAPE MAY
IIaHTsHIP AND RETURN.
Mr. James II. Elliot, chairman Of tho Regatta
Committee of the Seawanhaka Yacht Club. has
issued the following memoranda regarding the race
for the "Center" Cup. to takc place tomorrow from
Sandy Hook Lishtship to and around Cape May
Lightship and return:-
The start will be made ut ten o'clock in the fore
noon, or rs soon thereafter as practicable
The committees boat will be placed to leeward of
Sandy Hook Lightshp and AS near as possible east
west the may be, and the yachts Will start
across imaginary line between them.
preparatory signal will be given by two blasts of
the whistle and hauling down the club nag on tho
committees boat. The club flag will be kept down
minutes and then run up. At ten minutes
be given by blast of the whistle and dipping tho
club flag and the time of this signal will be the start
ing time of all the yachts.
Cape May Lightship iuay be rounded either way.
In approac hing this mark at night each yacht Will
burn two siunals--frst. at n distance not greater
practicable the moment of rounding tho initial let
ter of the yacht except that the Mischief for
Will burn the New York Club signal.
The race is to end at an imaginary line drawn due
east from Sandy Hook Lightship. to be crossed within
easy trailing distance OF that mark and If made ut
May Lightship.
THE CLUB STEAMER.
The steamer Cyclops. for the use of tho club. in
charge of the Regatta mittec. will leave pier IL
East River. foot or Pine street. at seven A. NJ touch
ing ut Tompkiusvillc. y. l., half an hour later.
Members OF the CLUB who intend to go on board
to send their names to the secretary No.
rs Pine street. before four o'clock this afternoon.
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RILEY AND ROSS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

NORWICH, Conn.,, Oct IA, 1879.
The three milo single scull race between Wallace
Ross Of St. john N b.. and James Riley of Saratoga,
N. Y. comes off on the Thames. near here next
Monday afternoon. at three o'clock. The amount to
b. rowed for is $1,000. Of which 81 900 is the main
stake the additional 5000 being contributed by the
citizens OF Norwich. Betting of lively nature
already commenced, and much money is expected to
change hands on the result. Both men in fine
condition and good is anticipated. Riley
arrived here on sunday last and at once began to
practice pulls Ross ia at work at Silver Lake,
near Boston, Mass, but will probably arrive here
tomorrow. A despatch from his friends in Boston
last night said he was never in better trim.
Several thousand people expected to be present
at the race. The several railroads leading to this
city will sell excursion tickets for one-haf their
usual rates. New London tried hard to have the
contest pulled the Yale-Harvard University
course. but failed. Reys hackers will put up dol
lar for dollar that he will beat Ross. who is to
his new shell in the race.
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ARCHERY In MOUNT MORRIS PARK.

The Manhattan Archcrs held their arst meeting in
Mount Morris Park yesterday and enjoyed pleasant
afternoons sport. There about dozen men,
bers of tho club the grounds, and they
mcnced shooting at about three o'clock p. NJ.
not finishing until after Ave. The club has been
recently organized, ana contains number OF the
best archers in the country Several of the gentle
the grounds yesterday were prize winners
In the recent meeting at Boston. Archery in tho
parks Is an experiment, and will prove not slight
attraction. There four targets pitched
on the grass, two ut each end of the
range. and after the party had each delivered their
three arrows from one end they walked across and
shot from the other. Quite number of interested
spectators lay the grass under the shade of the
trees that lined the range. and couple of park
policemen. looking magnifcently in new uniforms
kept venturesome boys out of tho line of the shoot
ing The notice that tho meeting was to take place
brought out quite number of hers and the club
received several additions to its membership. The
club was only given permission by the authorities
for the days meeting. but 1t expects that IL
has shown how safe the amusement IL the privilege
will bo extended for an indefinite period
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SPORTING NOTES.

Paul Boyton accomplished his swim down the
Merrmac River at hafpast six o'clock last evening"
making 200 miles in seven days.
Sweepstakes pigeon shooting took place at Ehza' "a
beth n j. Yesterday. DR.. Mott. G. Dard and Me-
Woods were the winners of first money.
The final competition for the champion marks
man badge glass ball shooting OF the Middiesex
1,nn Cub TOOK place yesterday at 1remley, N. j.,
and was won by Charles seven. IT was the hnal
competition.
The "Everybody's" match which will constitute
tba six dpys' fall tournament of the Columbia Rifle
Association at the range of that name. West End
n j.. begins Monday next and closes on saturday.
The grounds have been recently improved.
The team OF eighteen baseball experts who will
play against Daft's English crckcters to-day will
be selected from the following -George Wrights
Ward, O'Rourke, Hines, Gross. Farrell, START
Mathews, McCseary, Samuel Wright. Sprague, Brunt.
nal Williams. Hicks Lotts, Robinson, Booth. smith,
Powers aud clinton.
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BASEBALL.
THE JERSEY clrrs GAIN BRILLIANT VICTORY

THE JERSEY cIrYs GAIN A BRILLIANT vICToRy
OVER THE CHAMPIONS OF THE LEAGUE
The champions of the National Baseball League
the Providence Club of Providence, X. L-wers
obliged to succumb yesterday afternoon in theil
secoud game with the Jersey City Club at Jersey
City. The game opened in favor of the Jersey City
Club, which is composed entirely of local players.
The first three strikers who to the bat in the
first inning for the Providence Club were disposed
of in brilliant style by fine stop and throw
to first :, base by Troy and two pretty
fycatches by Kicker and Esterbrook. Clinton
got the last half of the inning ON an error
by Sammy" Wright and succeeded in stealing
around to third. but left there. Callahan who
followed, struck out In the second inning the
visitors made fine attempt to score. getting man
around to third base. but sharp fielding held him
there until the side disposed of. Tho
Jersey Citys in their half Of the second
inning scored the first two Of the
game by splendid batting on the part
of Esterbrook and Hayes. assisted by errors
by o 'Rourke and Gross No more scoring was done
until the sixth inning, owing to the excellent field
ing both sides. the Jersey Citys rather outstrp
ping their opponents in brilliant plays. In the
sixth inning however, sharp hitting by Clinton and
Esterbrook and an error by Gross gave the Jersey
Citys another run. The visitors made q remarkably
fine rally in the seventh inning. and, by punching
their base hits succeeded in scoring two earned
runs Gross and Farrell, the first strikers led
Off with beautiful hits Ward struck sharp
bounding ball to Esterbrook. forcing Gross out at
third base. With but man out, two fast runners
on the bases, and several heavy hitters about to
STRIKE it looked anything but encouraging for tho
Jersey boys. The next three batsmen was feared.
all MADE long safe hits. sending Farrell and Ward
home; but O'Rourke. who Is also very
fast runner. not quite quick enough.
and was put out fine throw
from right field to- home base; Burlinhame.
the next striker. hit hard line ball to right field.
which Kicker captured after hard rum leaving .
man on third and second. 1t was rather
dark when the ninth inning was commenced. but
the visitors were quickly disposed Of They were
going to call the game ut this juncture but the
crowd shouted, Play it out the last half OF the
inning was begun and the Jersey Citys scored two
more runs. with one man out and several on Bases
when the umpire called the game.
Following is the score:-
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MISMANAGED PUBLIC CHARITIES.
DEFEATED by STATE SENATOR IGNORANCE

AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALp:-
read with much interest and satisfaction your
editorial remarks the administration of the public
charities of this State That the laws governing this
branch of public affairs should be revised has long
ago been known and advised by nearly all the local
charities officials throughout tho State and it is only
necessary any one wishing to know the reasons
why this should bo done to read the discussions
which have taken place at the annual State convcn-
tions of tho suporintcndents of the poor. At tho
Convention Of 1876. held in Saratoga, u committee
was appointed to arrange for meeting of gentle
men from various parts of the State. with view to
a consultation on the question of a revision of the
Poor laws. The meeting held in Albany the
7th day of March. 1877. and attended by large
number of gentlemen. discussion took place
to the most feasible way to reach solution of the
question. when the following preamble and resolu-
tons were unanimously agreed upon:-
Whereas the poor laws Of this State by reason Of their
many OF hcir parts aud tho adequacy OF thcr powers
s sTs sa s@s % s q
public Charities in many mot all Of The sYua,e Of tho
pose Of persons sc'vsy engaged or
throughout the State in order that by exchange of
views and opinions might be devised whereby tho
evils prevailing by reason of such defective laws
might be remcdicd or removed; therefore
desired reforms only effected through Careful ro
vision and codhcation of all tho present laws OF tho
Resolved That committee Of three be appointed by this
meeting, whose duty shall be to draft act aud, III
possible procure It's by tho present Legislature
empowering aud requesting the Governor appoint
mission codify tho local general
OF the and that snid commissioners shall be invested
with full power and authority make thorough inquiry
into the laws and rules governing all public
charities throughout the state and shall report to tho
1873 Such commission Of threo
persons with advisory Board of nvc who will with
and that the expenses to be incurred
under said act shall not exceed xo,uOu
BILL PREPARED AND DEFEATED.
The committee appointed under this resolution,
after some time spent in conference, reported tho
following bill. which accepted for presentation
to the Legislature
AN Acr to provide for the revision and codiHcaon Of
the Poor laws OF this state. 80
srcrIos lit shall be the duty OF tho Governor and he
IL hereby authorized and empowered, prac.
ticable, appoint commission consisting of three
peten persons together with an advisory Bonrd consist
Ing five persons whose duty IL shall be TO revise and
cody tho several prvvsons OF laws generally known
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YACHTSMEN'S RECEPTION.

The crew OF the sloop yacht Peerless. of tho
Columbia Yacht Club. gave an informal reception
last evening in tho ballroom at Lion Park. About
twenty-five thirty couple present and passed
pleasant time until o'clock this morning, when
a special train brought them back to the city, Tho
Columbia Yacht Club has gained considerable
strength during the past year. and its new club
house at the foot Eightysixth street Is of the
most attractive resorts the North River. 1t
has acquired number of active young members,
and owns fleet of seventeen yachts. The reception
last night was such unqualified success that a
series Of receptions may be looked for during tho
wiuter apnson.
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RITTERsvILLE DRIVING PARK.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Oct II, 1879.
The trotting meeting at Rittersville Driving Park
opened to-day. The three-minute GLASS; with eleven
starters, first on the programme. Three heats
were trotted. when darkness caused postponement.
Owners Robin, of Bethlehem, Pa, won the first
heat; d. b. COTS Belle, of New York tho second,
and George w. Moores Whalebone. of Reading, Pa,
the third. Time, 2:44ls-2:45at-2:44
The second event was for 2:40 horses. Eight
started. Two heats were trotted. when darkness
on. The first heat by Mr.. Richards
Chief OF Belmont Park Philadelphia. and the second
by Mr.. Grants Spunky, of Trenton, N. j. Time,
2:41h-2:37.
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YACHTING NOTES.

Schooner yacht Intrepid, N.Y.YC. Mr.. Lloyd
Phoenix. arrived at Newportlast evening from Green
port.
The fifth general meeting of the Now York Yacht
Club for the current year will be held at the club
rooms, Madison avenue and Twenty-seventh street.
on tho evening Of Thursday, 23d inst, at oight
o'clock.
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THE INTERSTATE TOURNAMENT.
BALrrMoRr. Nd. Oct. IA. 1879.

BALTIMORE. Nd, Oct. IA. 1879.
Forty Maryland and Virginia young gentlemen
riders. with thirtyfve running horses left here to-
day for Philadelphia, to take part in the interstate
tournament ut the permanent Exhibition grounds,
on Thursday next. in honor of the meeting of the
Governors OF the old thirteen Statcs in reference to
the celebration of the Yorktown Centennial.
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FRIENDSHIP DRIVING PARK.

PIrrsBURG, Pa. Oct. II, 1879.
The fall meeting at Friendship Park opened to-day
with a very good attendance. The weather was
favorable and the track in good condition.
The first race, 2:45 class, purse $400, divided,
had seventeen entries and six starters Four heats
trotted when the race was postponed until to-
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1st. I'd. Sd. 4th. 9th. 6M 7h. 8th 9th.
Providence ........O 2 0 o Q 0 2-5
Runs earned. Providence. 2; Jersey City. 0. first
by errors. Providence, Jersey City. s. Total
left on bases Providence, 5; Jersey City. g. Total
base hits Providence s. Jersey City. g. Struck OUT
Providence, 1; Jersey City. g. Umpire Mr.. Wardell.
Time of game two hours and five minutes
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KENTUCKY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION.

LEXINGTON. Oct. H. 1879.
The fall meeting Of tho kentucky Trotting Horse
Breeders Association opened to-day. The following
IL o summary of the SPORT
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CRICKET IN CANADA.

HAMILTON, Ont. Oct. IA, 1879.
The cricket match between the Irish Gentlemen
and Hamilton eleven was resumed this morning.
the former continuing their second inning. The
bowling and fielding Of the Hamilton Club was very
fne and it was not long until the Irish Gentlemen
were out for the small score Of 60, which is with
ona exception-that Of Phladelphia-the smallest
they have made in America. The following is the
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The Hamiltonians then went to the bat. but were
soon disposed of for q total of a. the only stands
of any account being made by Park and A. II. Hopes
l5 and IL respectivey.
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Totals 80. 2 25 IA Is Totals. 8 II 16 z
RUNS SCORED EACH INNING.
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The State Election

Will take place on the nth OF November
next-twelve weeks from to-day. This
seems to be a long time when we consider
the exceedingly disgusting nature Of the
campaign: the demsgogry. the misrepre-
sentation, the hypocrisy, the tricks and the
Discrimination which will constitute the
weapons u the enemy we have to encoun-
ter---that enemy that IL at once the public
enemy end the enemy Of civilization. It is
long time to. contend against weapons
drawn from the Arsenal OF such an enemy.
But while We know the iisagreeabie char
acter oithe campaigu,, and the utterly un:
scrupnlous and Needless disposition OF the
enemy, We know the Importance OF meet
Ing aud defeating hin, We know that the
welfare OF the Commonwealth lie NJ stake,
and that Yictogy VIII secure that welfatd
and win for the, people rest aud content.
ment;; That their domestic eesopamys,Wil! Ne
sys,ematlzed ! that both public and private
Z credit be revived Sand placed upon &
firm basis, while, the gains OH dnstry win
!, bs sh9ys tep yesct ana eIdsd ron .ibs
dreaded; sasstl len sssss snSrs Iep,
sion. Irol.rtss. too. win be inh6SfSsiy
benefited BY . stability In values which ii
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has not enjoyed for long while ,ne
Commonwealth was in,peffiledS by the
threat ci radical changesi1 her 5publIc'poll-
81 through the reckless schen1es Of those
destrnctixe .partisans who have from time line
10 fllne appeared IN their many protean
shaias, but nlways as the enemies OF pub
iic-pesre ma popular cnntentment and
prosperity. & !,
These prospects are enough to animate Oil
food Conservatives for the struggle despite
lis disagreeable nature, aud they will Join
issue with the repulsiye adversary with q
zeal aud yleor " hich will teach him the great
error he has made in waging war upon the
people Tor the worst Of ob5ects---a war waieh
viii surely bring both defeat and disgrace
upou him and hold from injury and harm
those who arethe body and soul the Com CON
onwealth. 80. s.,'i 4,
Yes, the fight viii 60 on bravely, and those
who force the Conservatives into IL wilffue
the day that led them to itnperii the public
peace, while to those who defend the State
win come the sweet consolation OF having
rallied to The successful protection OF the
Common wealth-of her dignity and force
and Of the happiness OF her people.
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Isl,:se thIs WI is abundank 1ale
county d dir or two ago.I hsafd ne
man who hsdracently s0Jd peaebes ias4as'-.
yiIle to the ardonnt OF 9t50. CasWellt
IN tine celebrated brfghtpTrapper cuunttcs.
ThoHahs connected. In no way direct
EfIie tobacco trade, could not, as . resident
OF a tobacco town.. help iuqutrInx as go tne
nrespects OF the crop from. many -ot Lslntel-.
iipent cttizcas, and tbs average OF the an
|awers 10 my questions was this: "Our
crop suffered much sfrom the drought,,
but aiis coming out wonderfully. II
we have good seasons from this time OUT
ana irasefaIl we shslE have about the usual
/ yield inponnds; andpf this yield tnereWni
De not a'hfge quantity OF extra wrappers.
perhaps s6mesbing fessthari an average OF
nsnaT inrops1 eibnnl5E kbod filters" 1.-The
corn crop was damaged, % general thing,
bevond recovery ;on the highlands, built
win be good, the season being good, on the
dat Japds and on those farms where the high.
lands were well ploughed aDd were adapted
to tbepsnddct Of corn, and tbe: crop was
planted late. TIE corn crop vas, generally
planted late In CasWen = ,p. ~; ~.
If.Persori county was formed, from Casweil
county IN 1891, and was named for General
Thomas Person, OF Granville county, as
ECasweIi> was named in honor Of Richard
Caswell. the. first Governor under the Con-
stitution Of the State. Roxboro' is the
county-seat; and rocker road have sell
dom seen than that which runs to this town
from the west. The Surface Of this county
is undulating, with Sandy loan and red clay
/ soils. It's fruits and other products are the
same as those OF Caswell,, Fruits are album
dant,I but T and my AHer noted that: the
peaches and the apples gre generally OF the
later varieties, The. land llstedf IN 1877 was
233, 200 acres, and the value OF the lands
and the town lots was then S754, 925: Ihe
crop OF corn was planted late, and II Is 1air,
as In CasweI1, on the fiat lands and on the
lands which had been we'll pIoughed, and
were adapted to the production OF corn.
Questions as to the prospects -Qf the tobacco
crop were not to be forgotten, and like an
lswers were given as in Caswell county.
I" Tell your .tobacco-men," said several,
"they may invite OF ders, and will be able
| to fill them; and tell your merchants we
shall want their goods. and will be able to
pay for them"
| We knew we were in Halifax county,
Va. by the absence OF fences around the
cultivated lands. The crop OF corn on the
rivers and creeks IS good; on the high
lands not good. The tobacco is like that
OF the counties l have spoken OF. The
people generally seem more hopeful than
have seen them since October, 1873, and as
evidence of something like "the renewal
of hope" report that at the Roanoke Bap-
fist Association, which met at Vernon Hill,
| in Halifax county. Rev. w. J. Davids, re-
turned missionary from Africa. received in
cash about S120, a contribution offered by
wey Of enabling him to return to Africa,
a Il % nhr,ttk
1920 was given for the ministers relief
| fund and about the same amount in cash
and pledges was put down to colportaGe.
ALPHA.
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RED SULPHUR SPRINGS.

AUGUST Is, 1879.
Editors Dispatch AS stated in my last,
the commissioners auction sale OF the Red
Sulphur Springs took place here to-day. and
the property. embracing tue mineral waters,
buildings, and 1000 or 1900 acres Of land,
was sold for 59,050, to Hon. Bcv. Wilson. NJ.
c., from this State. 1t is understood that Mr..
Wilson represents, or is associated with, in
diyiduals Or Il company OF great wealth. IL
is therefore believed that the springs Will
be literally improved and embcllished with
new buildings and furniture. The weather
here is delightful. w.
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ORANGE COUNTY.

81 Editors Dispatch: Interest in politics In
creaseS as the fall elections approach. me
McCulloch bill is the absorbing topic. Luis
gratifying to know that our citizens mere
are, as ever, in favor OF honor, honesty, ana
right. The Rev. .EParson" Massey's views
do not meet with much acceptance. Little
or no interest IS felt as yet in the approach-
Ing presidential election. Thurman seems
to be the favorite candidate .s.:.. :
+ The citizens OF Orange Courthouse are be-
coming excited overthe proposed branch OF
the Virginia Midland railroad from that
place TO Charlottesville. : It will be great
disadvantage, to the town, they think, BY
drawing away the trade from the portion OF
the county through which the railroad will
Erun.
|, The season for protracted meetings is APP
preaching; and most of the Baptist churches
are preparing to shave revival" The
f0range Courthouse church has recently cam
celled o heavy debt, OF long standing, by the
| princely generosity of Mr.. Thomas Scott,
one OF its valued members, and is happy.
The North Pammkey church has re.
| paired Its house Of worship, and Is reioie
lag under the uccessfnI, pastorate, of Rev.
III. w. McCown, Of Gordonsyiile. 3rsn ..1',
Rev. Fl. E. Hatcher has recently become
possessorclby will OF a urge tract of land,
which is available accession to his-edrthl,
possessions, Eta.12-sfl
| Ia Rev.A. NV. tGraYes is. at Ihome 4 Eustca
tipgH and recovering from an attack Of
snalarial fever: contracted IN $Maryiand.sdl
H. IOut,c count Of this, time, wei st6cKdc
lWith widewers,s who are OF course .ths
Batf impnfa market, Cad t.you.seud :us /.
few Of the fair daughters of Richmand, d
| there ARE AEyfHkic don't object to bec0miuG
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cheney OF Major Eakle. Mr.. Eugene Peyton,
and the other clerks that everything works
With such perfect system nsthe office here.
Hon. D. CT Defarnette IL visiting Mr.
Peterkin,- al English gentleman, who re-
sides near the " bite.------
w. /. Royal has gone to the Sweet, but
not electis1eering.M ilttji
|. The soldiers. are still -haYing q delightful
time; and everybody regrets they wilt leave
Hon. james 3. sener got yesterday,
and is in .Paradise."
r. H. Lyme, who has been to Kentucky,
reached here yesterday, and Mr.. Charles
Davenport, Of Richmond, was one OF the
Clifton Forge fsbiBg party -:
Visitors enjoyed fire last night, but ex-,
pect balmY weather this week. f,nh Il,
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$1,800,00l

Massey said at Emaus that there acas no
legal nor moral obligation resting upon US
TO pay the debt funded under the settlement
bill. But be is not Il repudiationlst. No,
no; be is simply in favor Of not paying
Bedford Star.
The Charlottesville Chronicle. published
at his home. also shows up Mr.. MASSEY in
a bad light so far as his denial OF the utter
ances of his Warm-Springs speech is con-
cerned. See the little paragraph from the
Chronicle.