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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-10

That dea:h-trap, the old Madison Square
Garden building, is to be pulled down, and in
its place will he erected fine structure, con-
tanning o museum, theatre, Summer garden
and q colosseum for walking matches. political
meetings, and other big assemblages. The
scheme is a grand one, and promises to give
the city permanent and attractive place of
amusement, and at the same time great hall
adapted for all the purposes to which the old
Garden has been put. The veteran Snowman
D II Rarnnnn il To mamma the entnrnrisn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-10

At last q limit has been fixed for this
tiresome. proftless session of Congress.
Both houses have agreed to quit and
go home on Wednesday next. The joy
of the country will be tempered by the re-
Election that in five months and half the
Legislative mill will be at work again
grinding the emptyings" of the present
session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-10

The Democrats don't like .ho Republican ticket
How queer! 1t was constructed with tho so
desire Of pleasing them, Of course.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
TUESDAY MORNING, NOV. 10.

ant meal, ard as the days labors are pretty
well over we devote more time to it than to
any OF the other meals, the exercises being the
same. After supper the General devotes con-
siderable time to the thorough perusal OF the
leading influential dailies, We get all the
principal New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
Cleveland, Pittsburg, Chicago, ST. Louis and
Cincinnati papers. We look them over before
they get to the Generals eye, and if there Is
anything in them of more than usual interest
1t is marked that he may see it at once Usu-
ally tine General retres to bed between 10 and
IL o'clock. Of course, have given you but
an outline of our life here There are ALWAYS
kilograms and letters by the dozen to answer
General Garfield has two shorthand men as
secretaries, and he dictates his replies to letters
and kilograms to them. This enables him to
do great deal OF corresponding work in short
time. OF course very important and particu-
larry private letters are written by myself or
the General In person. Every one is free to
go to church or to stay at home, to pray or to
let 1t alone, as he pleases. There is but one
autocrat In this house, and that is the Gen
erals mother, and she has too much good
sense to interfere in such matters. There is
one thing forgot to mention, and that is that
at meals or the family reunions we sometimes
get the General deeply interested in some
theme, and get him to talking about it. You
know he is a brilliant conversationalist, and
these talks often almost take the shape of lee
lures. They are very interesting and wonder
fully instructive, for the Generals mind is a
vast storehouse or knowledge. He has won
deriul pgeon-hole memory. He can devour a
DOCK In an hour or SO, retain the cream of its
contents, and tell you all about it in the most
entertaining manner years afterward He is
very fond of ruling by moral suasion, and he
governs his family accordingly. His children
are very fond of him, and look upon him as
their bosom friend as well as parent. His boys
will come to him when home and talk and
counsel with him about their hooks and studies
or their plays or other occupations just a.
freely as they do with each other. The result
Is that they are all manly and frank in their
demeanor, partaking of his character in this
respeCt.n
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
WASHINGTON.
The Franco-American Claims Commits
sion.

The Franco-American Claims Commits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.-The President has
appointed George s. Boutwell, to be counsel
for the United States before the Franco-Amer-
can mixed claims commission.
The Condition Of the Crops.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-The following
statement of the condition of the cotton,
wheat and oats crops was issued to-day BY the
DEPARTMENT of Agriculture:
The reports from the cotton belt were more
favorable this month than last. In the Stetes
Of North and South Carolina, Georgia and
Florida the weather has been good and the pros
of from to Is per cent. In Alabama and ali
the States Dor 1ering on the Mississippi river
there is reported too much rain and damage
from rot and bill worm, indicating decrease
in the product since year ago. In Texas the
weather has been generally favorable, and the
The principal complaint there is scarcity of
labor. FIR SITS are generally reported, but ex-
cept in few localities the damage has been
slight. The area planted in cotton, as reported
to this department last spring, was seven per
cent more than last year.
The returns of November 1st show an in
crease in the wheat crop of the United States
of 81 100000 bushels since 1879. The yield
per acre is somewhat less, but the increase in
area sown more than counterbalanced the loss
OF yield: In the States of Minnesota and
California the yield per acre as we'll as the
acreage show an increase.
The oat crop of 1880 shows slight decline
as compared with the crop of 1879. The area
sown was one per cent. more than the previous
year, but the yield per acre is less. In the
Northern Atlantic States the Southern is bet
ter than last year, but in all the States south of
Delaware there is great decline. In Kansas
and Nebraska the crop was very poor. In Iowa
and Minnesota very good, and about an
average in other Western States.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
THE ARMY.
Animal Report of Gen. Sherman.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Gen. Sherman in
his annual report shows the actual available
force of the army to be 10000 enlisted men,
and renews his recommendation that the
actual number of enlisted men, exclusive of
ordnance men, engineers, clerks, &C., be in
emit is too small for good discipline and efficient
service. In relation to the artillery the Gen-
eral says if there has been any neglect in this
arm OF the service it is due to the lack of men
and Discrimination of Congress to provide
modern guns for sea coast ports.
OF the various military posts IN the far West
which have been rendered unnecessary by the
extension of railroads and increase of settle
ments, General Sherman recommends that
they be sold and the proceeds applied to the
emit occupation and improvement, from whence
men cali be sent on special service. This plan
will enable the maintenance of large garrsons
with increased discipline and efficiency.
Speaking of sea coast defences the General
says we now have fifty millions of people, and
the idea of any hostile force landing on our
coast Is prepOsterous. Yet our great CONNER
cial ports should be made so safe that even an
apprehension of danger would not Re felt.
Portland, Boston, Newport, New York, Phila-
West, Pensacola, New Orleans, San Diego,
San Francisco and Port Townsend should be
properly fortified and garrisoned. Minor forts
should be sold or abandoned. An annual ap-
preparation OF one million dollars would in ten
years put these forts in good order, and another
million year properly arm them.
The General thinks the artillery school at
Fortress Monroe and the West Point Academy
are an honor to the country OF West Point
he says that from time to time periodical COM
plants have arisen to its prejudice, as 10 the
Whitaker case investigation, (which he
thinks resulted in perfect vindieation of the
officers of the academy. The corps of cadets
at that institution is, from the manner of their
appointment, the most democratic body on
earth. There is no more prejudice against COL
ored persons at West Point than in the coun-
try at large, and the practice of equality at
West Point is in advance of the rest of the
country. To discriminate in favor of the COL
ored boy by reason of his color is as much a
violation of the Fourteenth amendment as to
discriminate against him,-perfect impartial
ty being the rule and that believe the author
tiles at West Point have endeavored to follow.
Gen Sherman considers the formation of
colored regiments, such as the Ninth Cavalry
and Twenty-Fifth Infantry, inconsistent with
the Fourteenth Amendment and thinks all
enlisted men should be assigned to regiments
regardless of color.
After expressing desire to establish as ear
ly as possible infantry and cavalry schools at
Leavenworth on the plan of the artillery
school at Fortress Monroe, the General con-
cludes his report with the statement that "the
entire army is, in my opinion, as patriotic, as
patient, as willing to encounter danger and
hard service as at any former period in our his
tOryn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
SPORTING.
The Great Sculling Match Between
Hanlan and Trlckett.
THE CANADIAN WINS AN EASY VIC
:z MW zzs TORY. 1" EH .---Z

LONDON, Nov. 15.-The five-mile match be-
tween Edward Hanlan OF Toronto and Ed
ward Trickett of Sydney, N. S. W., over the
Thames championship course, from Putney to
Mortlake, for the championship of England,
the Sportsman challenge cup and e400, came
OIL to-day and was won by Hanlan. The
weather was favorable.
Inc race was mere procession from the
start to the finish. Hanlan rowed in splendid
form. He stopped several times, allowing
Trickett to come up. Tremendous crowds Of
fectly still.
The Sportsman this morning says: 'The
bets on the Hanlan-T rickett match represent
IN the aggregate far greater sum than was
ever before dependent upon the result of q
boat race. 1t is stated that the Marquis of
Lorne, Governor General of Canada, gave in
structions to have the result specially tele-
graphed to him."
This morning Trickett was again the favor
lite in the betting, 5 to being taken on him,
and laid to the extent of $1,000.
The Sportsman says though Trickett was
not in good condition In this race, Hanlon is
such superior sculler that he could not be
beaten by Trickett even if the latter was in
the best of health.
DETAILS OF THE RACE.
Before the start Hanlan had taken the first
place In the betting, Z to on him being Of
fered freely, and some wagers made of 2 to l.
Inc weather was dull and misty and the air
chilly. The start occurred at IL IA o'clock, at
which time the tide was nearly full and the
water was slack and smooth throughout. Han
Ian had the Surrey side of the river. A very
even start was effected, Hanlan striking the
water at the rate of 35 strokes to the minute
and Trickett Al. Hanlan rowed easily and in
perfect style, showing his superiority from the
first stroke. Passing under Hammersmith
Bridge, Hanan was lead ne by a clear length,
and going well within himself The Crab
Tree was passed in minutes and seconds
from the starting point. Here Trickett began
to labor and look i'll, and by the time the Soap
Works were reached the race was absolutely
over. Occasionally Hanlan stopped rowing
until Trickett came up, when few powerful
strokes would send him ahead again. Be-
tween Hammersmith bridge and Chesw ok
Hanlan laid down twice. He stopped entirely
once and again padded along, first with one
scull aud then with the other. He leaned
over to wash his face and chatted with Elliott,
who was rowing alongside, and finally won
by about three lengths, which he could have
made half mile if he had SO chosen
The time of the race was 26 minutes and IL
seconds. Trickett's form created great dap
pointment. He was much depressed at the
finish, while Hanlan was perfectly fresh.
Hanlan says he will certainly compete in
the International regatta unless prevented by
illness.
TORONTO, Nov. 15.-Great excitement pre-
vailed here to-day on receipt of the news that
Hanlan had defeated Trickett. Crowds wild
with delight surrounded the newspaper and
tele raph offices. The Governor General,
Lieutenant Governor and other digni aries
sent Hanlan congratulatory messages.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
THE MOREY LETTER.
The Grand Jury to Report OF, Philips
Case Very Soon

The Grand Jury to Report on Philips
Case Very Soon.
NEW YORK, Nov. I5.-Geerge r. 3. Spinola
was justified in the sum of $4,000 this morn
ing, as one of the bondsmen of Philip.
The grand jury did not have the Philip case
under inquiry TODAY, and it was said would
not take 1t Up before Wednesday next.
Judge Davis Reply to Mr.. Hewitt.
New YORK, Nov. 15.-Judge Davis pub.
fishes communication, in which he says he is
satisfied that in giving his summary of Harris
testimony in the Philip case from his memo
randa and recollection that he fell into error,
which in justice to Hewitt it is his duty
to correct; that the text of the letter had been
published and Autographed fac SMILES had
not, and it was to determine whether the let
ter should be Autographed and published
in fac smile that Mr.. Hart sought the opinion
of Mr.. Hewitt and others as to its genuine.
ness. In every other particular Judge Davis
says he believes the evidence and all informa-
tion made by him from it are fully justified
by the facts. The judge says nobody charged
or suspected Hewitt of being guilty of
forgery, but my belief was and
still is that but for him and his
course forgery would never have been picked
out of the gutter in which it was born and
hurled into the canvass, with the deadly power
OF his endorsement and that of the national
committee
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
An Excursion Boat Ashore
Hunting Down the Periurers.

CUMBERLAND, Md, Nov. 15-Colonel FL. J,
John, Thomas McCardle and other residents
this place, depart for Washington to meet
government officials and consult in regard to
additional arrests in the Brien-Lindsay
forgery case. They will take with them the
registry of the Queen City Hotel, of this place,
showing the presence in this city of Henry T..
Walton, who took j. O'Brien, alias Lindsay,
to New York. Among those working up testi.
mony are Democrats as we'll as Republic
cans. They say they will undoubtedly
prove Prices completely in the affair.
They claim that one Michael Crowley, of this
county, was led to 60 before notary public to
sign an affidavit with the name of Ronert
Lindsay as to knowledge of Morey, but after
inspecting its contents he declined to make
oath to it Afterward man named Francis
Brady was induced to do the same thing, with
out knowledge of the contents, and signed it
as asked and made oath.
This document was forwarded to the Dem
ocratic National Committee. When it was
found that affidavits we're not sufficient and
that the presence of the witness was required
O'Brien was sent for, and after coaching him
Walton took him to New York. Price denies
having had anything to do with O'Brien, but
declines saying anything about the Lindsay
aff1davits, saying he would explain them when
the proper time came. Persons here think
that there sufficient grounds to Justify the ar
rest of Price and Walton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

A Gardiner Man Loses His House, To-
gether With 81, 425 in Greenbacks.
GARDINER, Nov. ia house in Alma,
owned and occupied by George LAWS, was de-
stroyed by fire this morning, together with
S1425 in greenbacks, which were concealed
in the house. There was an insurance on the
house of $500, Cause of fire, defective flue.
"a First Snow In Gardiner. aaA
IA brisk snow storm prevailed here this after
noon-the first of the season. The atmosphere
is very chilly. The thermometer lat 8.15 p.
n.y. indicates 3So
A Maine Seaman Held for Murder.
New YORK, Nov. 15.-Adolph Main, a col
ored sailor on the bark Anna Camp of Bath,
was held this afternoon for action of the grand
jury on charge of numbering John Smith.
boatswain of the vessel, in August last, during
the passage of the vessel from New Orleans to
Havre.
The Drowning Accident at Winthrop.
WINTHROP, Nov. 15.-Mr. Floyd, Portland
diver, who has been searching Lake Annabes-
cook for the bodies of the men drowned on the
9th, found Sturtevant near the island in thirty
feet of water. Merrows' body has not been
found. Floyd will continue the search to-
morrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
THE DOMINION.
Further Particulars Of the Nova
Scotia Mine Horror.
MORE THAN FIFTY FAMILIES REM
DERED FATHERLESS.

STELLARToN, Nov. 15.-The entrance to the
mine where the explosion occurred FRIDAY has
been closed by putting down bundles of nress
ed hay and brush and throwing on earth. A
P ictou steam fire engine has arrived, and both
it and the New Glasgow steamer are at work
pumping water into the fan shaft. It was fully
expected that heavy explosion would take
place Immediately after the entran ce was
closed and air shut off from the mine, but vi
to 10 O'Clock Sunday night none had occurred
and the people dispersed to their homes.
The cause of the first explosion on Friday
which was the origin of the fire, is a mystery,
but strange to say it was expected by some and
from very singular cause. Two months ag,
an old flooded pit was broken into and great
damage was done the Foord pit by the water
Then some frightened miners visited an old
fortune teller named Cross in New Glasgow
She predicted another accident by water soon,
which would be attended by loss of life, anu
that on the 18th of November. a month later.
great explosion would occur, and all wh
needed not her warning would be lost. An
other water breaking did occur in October and
several men were killed. After this the be.
lief in Judy" CROSS predictions gained
ground and all the French miners left Others
declined to renew work, but by the influence
of the clergy, Who denounced the fortune
teller from their pulpits, were induced to &c
into the mine again, especially as the air wa,
found to be purer than usual This last acct
dent did take place Nov. 10, as predicted
Earnest calls for assistance in aid of the dis
tressed families are now made.
NEW YORK, Nov. ia despatch from Hal.
flax says it is now ascertained that more than
so families were left fatherless by the first ex.
plosion at the Foord pit on Friday.
LATER.
STELLARToN, Nov. 15.-Today, while a mum.
Der OF men We're at work filling in the main
shaft OF the mine, smoke burst from all the
shafts and breaking out the filling. The work
men had a narrow escape, but none were hurt
Smoke continued TO pour out all the forenoon
but now little is coming from the shaft, ano
steam mixed with the smoke shows that the
water is near the fire. Since morning the
smoke has been issuing from the old bye pits
near the Cage pit
The tall chimney of the fan pit is now heal
OF ruins. 7 buildings at the head of the
shaft have been scattered'in very dire ctioI
destroyed, while every thing in sight is thicklS
coated with black from the smoke. The wor /
OF flooding the mine is steadily going on.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
SOUTH AMERICA.
Wholesale Ravages Being Com
mitted by Gillian Troops.
THE NORTH OF PERU A SCENE OF
DESOLATION.

PANAMA, Nov. 1.-The peace commission
which assembled in africa on the 22d of Oc-
tober have as yet accomplished nothing be-
you'd arrangement for few unimpor tant pre-
limit aries.
those of CHILEAN expeditionary force in the
north of Peru. Towns and villages are laid
under contribution, and refusal to comply
with the terms of the invaders is followed
with the fagot and torch. The people ale
filled with alarm and fly before the Chilians.
Scarcely a shot is fred against them. Follow
ing the CHILEAN force are hundreds of Chinese
who were lately employed ON haciendas re-
Gently visited by the Civilians. The horde
completes the work of rapine and plumber be-
gun by the invaders. AT the latest account
the invading force had returned to Jaquine.
The Gillian feet is doing nothing in front of
Callao.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
MINOR KILOGRAMS

At Danbury, P. O., Lieutenant Colonel
Miller was thrown from his carriage and
killed. His wife was badly injured
AT Harrisburg. Pa, yesterday Daniel Trout
man man was shot dead in his bed by Henry Rom
berg, burglar who was arrested
At st. Louis Sunday James Flanagan shot
I. Laughlin and fatally wounded Laughiin's
orother, alleging that they had not paid Elan
nigan for drinks. Flanagan was arrested.
The wife of Samuel Davidson was found
murdered on the porch of his residence at
Wyanke, New Jersey, Sunday morning. The
nus9aho was In the house all night, but does
not know who committed the crime
The Baptist conference in New York citv
mas passed resolutions protesting against the
proposed presentation of tho Passion play in
that city. '
1t is reported that Jesse Pomeroy. the how
murderer has been frustrated in another at.
tempt to escape from his strong cell by saving
through the iron wall, but was discovered in
season by the officers.
Samuel Bradford of Plymouth, Mass, for
nine years selectman and fourteen years col
lector OF taxes, has been sentenced to three
years in the House of Correction for appro-
priating tax collections to his own use.
A Trenton, N. j., dispatch says that Hid
den, the defaulting cashier of the Newark. N
D., savings bank, was found guilty yesterday
Il. A Osmar of jamestown, N. Y, supreme
treasurer OF the Knights of Honor. is dead.
John Jourdan and Rufus Minor, both we'll
known thieves, were arrested in New York
yesterday on suspicion of robbing the Middle
town, Conn, bank last June of $4S.OO0.
Minor could not be identified and was dis
charged.
John FL. Elkins of Portsmouth. N. H..
who killed Andrew Dearborn at Kingston in
October, was owing to extenuating clrcuu,-
stances permitted to plead guilty yesterday to
murder in the second degree and was sentence
ed to 20 years in State Prison.
John Knights tannery at Manchester, Mass.
comprising several building. was destroyed by
n n,s last night Loss $4,000; insurance about
Mrs. Bridget Doran of South Pennington,
Mass, was burned to death yesterday while
engaged in cooking
A Galveston, Tex, dispatch says that the
election OF jones Qnd.) in the 9Th District is
conceded by the Democrats
Three young children in Wilmington, Del,
died yesterday from eating sweet potatoes on
which Paris green had been sprinkled.
The cargo nitro-glycerine in the grounded
schooner at Erie, Pa, has been removed.
much to the relief Of people Of the vicinity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
NEW YORK.

Held for Obstructing Election Super
visors.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-two policemen
named Crawley and q citizen named Duffy.
charged with interfering with deputy mar.
shall on election day, were held for the grand
jury by the Uuited States Commissioner, to.
day.
An Excursion Boat Ashore.
The steamboat Blackbird, with $50 men of
Brooklyn, political organization, on return.
ing Saturday from trip up the river, struck
on rock, causing quite a panic. The boat
was run ashore and all landed, and bivou-
acked for the night. They were taken off
Sunday by another boat and brought home,
The Blackbird is not seriously damaged.
Mysterious Disappearance.
Mr.. Deering, German surgeon of Williams
burgh, reported to the police to-day that his
wife and five children, whose ages range from
"a to 10 years, had disappeared un accountably
upon their arrival in this country. Mrs. Deer.
ing had with her nearly $1,000, and it is the
husbands belief She has been enticed away by
another man, a barber, who accompanied her
to this country as friend.
Reception to Thurlow Weed.
A reception was given tonight by the New
York Press Club to Thurlow Weed. Mr..
Weed was introduced by J.W. Simonton in an
exceedingly happy speech to which Mr.. Weed
briefly responded
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-11-16
MARINE NEWS.
Wreck of the Addie Rversor

Wreck Of the Addie Ryerson.
RoCKLAND. Nov. 15.-Schooner Addie Ry-
erson of Lubec, from New York for Pembroke,
with 300 TONS of iron ore, which went ashore
on White Head few nights since, is COM
plete wreck and will be stripped and aban-
d,ned. Most of her cargo has been resc ued
and brought to this city.
Lost on Lake Erie.
BUFFALO, Nov. 15.-The barge Morning
Star, with seven men and 10000 bushels of
wheat, is believed ia have gone down with all
on board. Pecuniary loss about $4,000.