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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
CHARGED U{1H ARSON.

Captain Frederick w. Farner, of the First
Police Precinct of Jersey CITY, with posse Of officers,
made descent upon two bOuses IN the rear of No 16
Wayne-st.. at III. yesterday. Mrs. Catharine Cos
tello Mrs Catharne Phillips W. III. Phillips and Charles
Wilson were found In the houses. Two men who were
living In drunken stupor in the yard, and Mrs. Phebe
Thompson sister OF Philips, also arrested The
seven prisoners locked up to await examination
this morning Tue houses have been the scene of
drunken orgies several months and the arrests
made on warrant alleging that the inmates dis
orderly characters aud nuisance to the nlgbborhood
The houses are owned by Thomas Bancy.
Yesterday morning one OF them was found to be in
flames An alarm given and the fire. was extin-
gushed before building seriously damaged. In
one of the rooms a quantity of bed clothing and "A
walstcoat belonging to Phillips were found saturated
with Kerosene oil. Baney was seen running from the
house Just before the fire broke out He returned as
soon IA the fremen reached he spot and arrested
by Cantan Farrier O charge OF arson. Letters found
i'm aneys possession shO wed that he had recently ap
plted to tho German-Ainercan Insurance Company for
additional insurance the property At the time the
fre broke OF the children of Mrs Costello and
an old woman were asleep in the house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
SUDDEN EXIT or EX-SENATOR FOX.

SAILING POR EUROPE WITHOUT TELLING iIis FRIENDS
his DISGUST OVER THE PRESENT POLITICAL
SITUATION.
Political circles arc startled by the statement that
ex-senator John Fox has started suddenly for Eu-
rope. He IS SAID to have sailed about ten days OF
two weeks ago. So far as can be ascertained he
told none Of his political friends of his intention.
and il is asserted that he sailed under an assumed
name Mrs. Fox and their went to Europe
over a month ago, and Mr.. Fox intended
to Join them in the fail. There are
rumOrs that proceedings were to be begun
against him in connection with his transactions as
member Of the Tweed Board Of Supervisors but
these are believed to have no foundation.
A relative of Mr. Fox said ast evening that there
was no doubt about his having gone TO Europe. Mr..
Fox he stated, was a good deal annoyed at the turn
political affairs had taken. He was in a minority
in the Irving Hall organization. He had bitterly
opposed any union with Tammany Hail this
fall, and he had reason to believe that
he would be overruled in this respect so
far rs part of the local ticket con-
cerncd The worly encounter with George Caul
field i'm the SheriS Office not long ago, and the nib-
llcty given to il. had frettcd him good deal. Fox
was disappointed, soured man." said this gentle
man. d" lie found that he was losing ground IN the
Irving Hall organization, and he had not eqlanim-
lty sufficient TO bear up under It. lie mas gone
away 10 recover lIou HIS ulHibilolubhfi'. ~ -
doubtful If he will return in time to take part III
the political campaign tdIs fall"
One Of Mr.. Foxs relatives stated last evening that
he had been told some time ago that Mr. Fox went to
Europe on the steamer Baltic on August D. lie did
not know that there WAS any secret abont hls de-
parture. and thought that it was generally known
among Mr. Foxs friends that he intended to sail. The
Baltic sailed on July 30 aud the Celtic Oh August ).
Mr. Fox's name does not appear III either passenger
list.
A TRIBUNE reporter called at Mr. Fox's house at
One-bundred-and-sevente and Avenue-A.
Yesterday, and was informed that Mr.. Fox had
supposed TO bs at his farm near Baldwin. l.. /.
The house is IN charge of James Mite, the coach
man. and housekeeper. 1t was stated by these
York for Europe about a month ago and that Mr.
Fox intended to follow them in the fall. Mr..
Fox when he went awav took with him only a
small trunk, and left word that he would return in
a week or two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
A QUESTION OF GREAT GRAVITY.

GOyrRNMENT OFFICERS MUCH CONCERNED ABOUT
TIE RETURNS FROM SOME PARTS OF THE SOUTH.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The remarkable char
acter of the returns from sections the South
is treated by prominent officials of tho Government
as one of extreme gravity, ald II forms the burden
of much conversation in all official circles. The
dcclara ion of a gentleman prominent in the public
service is good illustration of the drift Of feeling
in regard to the matter lie said:
"1his may well be considered the most deadly
prril that has threatened free institutions.
Thoughtful patriots may well fear that the consum
nation of so far-reaching fraud and conspiracy
NAV bring another civil war"
The Southern papers thus far received, in thei
comments upon the matter, agree IN sustaining re-
suits already announced as accurate and such as
they of the South had reason to expect They
coolv declare that the increase in the South should
naturally be equal to that of the Western and
Northwestern States. This method of treating the
subect is regarded here indicating that settled
plan exists throughout the South to fasfy the re-
turns in favor of that section.
Ii il very evident from IL late speech or the
President at Columbus that Ia was not expecting
such returns his enunerators have reported from
the South, as he there sald:
Bni after all we cannot fall to observe that mmigra
ton which so nfallibv and insnctively fluids out the
true CONDITION OF all countries does not largely 10 In
the late savchuding region OF the United states.
great deal OF cheap productive and can there be
found " here population Is not rapidly increasing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
EXPERIMENTAL PLEASURE BOAT

POUGHKEEPSIE, n. Y, Aug. 15.-William
7. Merritt gentleman eighty-hye years old. who has
taste for aqrac pleasures, has had built here steam
catamaran called the Compcer. 1t Is side wheeler,
with nus 72l2 feet long, 7 feet in depth. with 2 feet
beam, and drawing from 2i9 to feet OF
water. The motive power Ia supplied by two
simple engines OF TIVE ltyeight horse power each with
eight-uch cylinders and twofoot strokes. Tue wheels
are four In number two being located between the hus
They are twelve feet in diam eter and make twenty
eight revolutions minute. Several trips have been
made to test the speed The boat does not equal the ex-
pectatons OF its builder Under the most favorable cir
cnmstances II make only about nine mllcs per
hour. and that under pressure or from 100 10 lZO
pounds to the square inch Mr.. Merritt has Therefore
drcded 10 replace the hghprcssure engines with com
pound engine OF the most improved pattern. AltO-
geter the Compeer does not destined to usher ia
revolution III steamboats,. Sli, II VIII BE- superior
pleasure boat. IL will easily accommodate hfty people,
aud undoubtedly destined TO the parent OF
numerous family OF a Ike construction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
WHAI THE HEAD WAITER THINKS.

EX-GOVERNOR ANDREW G. CURTIS's OPINION OF
GENERAL GARFIELD.
To theEditorOf the Tribune
SIR: While was taking dinner one day lately
al the GIrsrd House. the chief waiter made the time be
tween pass almost imperoeptby because Of the
agreeable manner in which he told me how OF the
leading public Of State both sides regard the
nomination Of General Garfield. Mr. James johnson,
the intelligent coored waiter who s stawart phys-
cay as we'll politically, began his conversation about
In this way:
"What's the matter with Governor Curtin"
"I do net know, Johnson Why do you sskp
"Why. Governor Curtin amt talking tho right way
for Democrat. don't talk that way as Republican,
"wbat does he sayf"
why said right hero at this very table, to three
Democrats who dned with him. that Garfield was very
able mau and that he perfectly honest msn."
The Intelligent fellow looked as If no was holding
,omethng good IN reserve, in consequence Of which
sad: We'll Johnson. don't see how Governor Curtin
or ANYBODY could speak otherwise OF General Gar
6eld But 10 this all he saidt"
The captain OF the whueaproned brigade grinned
from head to foot he replied: NO. sir; tnat not
all he said. Governor Curtin said Garfield 10 desorv
ing man. and then lie said 20 those Democratic gentle
men n q deliberate but positive tone, and General Gar
field will be elected next November IL that tho way
for u Democrat TO talkf' queried johnson.
That IN just the way like to hear them talk, re-
piied ''But then Governor Curtin 10 not Democrat
some strangers remarked: 81 wouldn't be surprsed &
see the old War Governor take the stump for Garfield
Neither would /. Z.
phiadsiphia Aug. IL. 1850.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
A correspondent writes from TaIIadega. Ala:
THE CENTRAL CAMPAIGN CLUB.

The demands for documents and campaign song
books tax the resources of the Central Campaign
Club. The letters and advices received are all Of
an encouraging character Henry H. Iiuse, chair
man of the Republican State Committee of New
Hampshire. writes:
I'VE are doing everything In our power for the
success of our ticket I'D New Hampshire, you are
in New-YOrk. New Hampshire Is at times Demo-
cratic State. but shall carry II this fall. 1t
no easy job however and We have to use all our
own strength together with the draft make Oh
our friends"
Mr.. Manierre, chairman Of the Campaign COM
mitee is delighted with the appearance of affairs in
the southern tier of counties through which ho
travelled during his recent trip. He says that tho
Republican party is exceedingly well organized In
every county. the organization extending to, tho
school districts. Many campaign clubs have already
been formed and more under way. 10 was the
declaration of all with whom he came IN contact
that tbs fall the old Republican stIongholds would
give as great greater majorities than before
in a Presidential year.
Mr.. Manierre is preparing a circular TO he sent to
the Liberals of 1872. He sets forth that the cam
pagn OF 1872 one of principle. He advises all
who may not have acted with the Republican party
since that time to work for the success OF the Re
publican ticket on the ground that the best inter.
ests OF the country demand,t. He Will send 5000
of these circulars to various Liberals throughout
the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
WORK OF THE TWO PARTIES,

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR REPUBLICANS.
PROSPECTS, IN DIFFERENT sTATgs-A GAIN or TWO
CO>GREssMEN IN TENNESSEE PRoMrsED-LA,
BoRs OF TIE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEES
FRAUDS ~ SOUTHERN sTATKs-NEws AT HEAD,
QUARTERS HERE.
Reports from Tennessee, Virginia, Michigan
and from other States as well as particular
information from counties and interior towns,
Indicate that the Republicans are gaining
strength. They now expect TO gain Con-
gressmen in Tennessee. They are pushing
the work of the canvass everywhere with
some diligence and all prospects Of success.
Interviews with representative men from
different parts of the Union indicate this. In
Virginia, 1t is said, there is a chance of the
Republicans carrying the State Mr.. John Z.
Bryant, of Georgia, relates, in a conversation
printed below, the state of affairs in Georgia.
John Kelly's movement for State convention
has greatly excited the Democrats here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
GOOD PROSPECTS IN VIRGINIA


ESTIMATE OF THE PARTY STRENGTH MADE ny
DEMOCRATIC EDToR-rHE REPUBLICAN ELEc-
ToRAL TICKET LIKELY TO LEAD.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRDUSsl
WASHINGTON, Ang. 15.-TM Standard of Abing-
don Va. Democratic "FundeI" paper, published
in Congressional District that has about 1000
Dcmoc ratio majority, respected and influential
party organ in its issue of August ~, under tho
caption. Every Bad but True says:
Under the present situation OF affairs in Virginia, We
and English carrying the state but on the contrary,
fair probability that Garfield and Arthur Will d. IT,
cratic ranks. whether it be IN favor OF the Read.
jusers" or funders" For instance, take the whole
1887. OF this. by official returns, 23.S97 were
strasht.out Republican votes. without regard to
Debtpayers. and 80 I95 for Readmsrers The iarxs
Sr ~ s ,te ,S svsn s
licsn. That no one win deny who has particle Of re-
gsrd for truth IL Is Estimated tnas 5000 Repnbieass
adjusersl6.O0 600. fhis would leave Debtpaycrs
bsS54 aud the Keadjusters l4As5. Adding these
47ssa which put: the three tickets in mi: sht on
Ssp,sattiOn Ito tax mi. tax however! w m nssrsss little
mean. that sl the money necessary 70 carry
not vote less than 10000 In fact they may oyerreaoh
the Hayes vote. for their chances elsewhere are not s
b8fOre ana tuey ait ny
to strike every where anywhere deep aud hard Seeing
the Deu nts OF fun vote IN Virginia, they will strain
every pou to poll their full strength
1t II perfectly absurd. idiotic TO suppose tho
When they see that II they can carry the
State for Garfield this year they stand q
Chance of carrying m after rward in the State eccons
The Democratic vote for Tildsn and Hendricks Was
iS0 600 In round Suppose the nearly
evenly divided between Readjustsrs aud Debtpayefs
Concediug fun vote, which s IN no wise
| II either has twotnirds ot the full Democratic
vote II ould only be % go VITA $4,000 against IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
THE KNIGHTS TEnPL1R IN CHICAGO
THE CITY PROrUsKLY DECORATED.


CHICAGO, Aug 15.-The streets have been
alive to-day with people took advantage OF the ho
day 10 view the decorations for tho Grand Trlennal
Conclaye of Knights Tcmplar. Wabash and Michigan
aves which on ordinary sundays present deserted ap
nearance were to-day crowded. AT different times
during the day the arrival OF some
commandery would be heralded by the
sounds of music which would be followed By the ap
nearanca OF accousred knights marching to their en-
ca,np,nent either the lake front at some hotel
Tn the central portion Of the city, Randolph Wash
,potop Madi on State, Dearborn and Ciark-sts and
Wabashavc., tne display of bunting, evergrcens ana
Mas0ro devices 10 almost bewilderlng In extern anu
variety All the theatres are handsomely decorated,
M.v,csers dspsying greatest ingenuity in Its
fer,or ao0rnment The Grand Pacific Hote. Sherman
Hou.e and Gardner House almost hidden with flags
aud manners while the Palmer Hotse isconfent with
the display OF banncrs thrown to the "inds by the az
ierent Communicates within It's walls
The most striking display yei 10 De seen ls that OF
Esld T-iier Co.'S building al Wabashave. and State
at II is almost hidden by hundreds OF shields panher
cros es and stars from the sidewalk TO the iooi On t
tWo fronts that could DE pressed n,o service
spaper offices stefuy decorated Inc various
& r,ch other I'm the OF OF black white aud yell
low hunting displayed On Wabasnave. ~ every cross
ing. symbolic arches maze lhe can be
seen 10 the best advantage uloio at,e % 49,
10 the erection from which TO view tbe pageant
'"n" Il. n is calculated that in the stands between
Van Buren-st and two blocks s9uia oi onno naa
r.sU%s psssons. Ia addition te stands in vacant
staging been erected IN frent OF many hoses
and ,,1 the ha: :Oln,' n the WIDOW. a"
appear the sign, seats In this winaoM ,ne ore
Tue % Of n, iIe3e aaaS' on D
ave these appear little more than - whte WAL
MIN and The re .ss sa' Of d' White ias ,en.
i.nibs of a mile long and dozen rows deep, arranged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
IMPORTANT LETTER FROM GAMBerrA-BoNAPAET

IMPORTANT LETTER FROM OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IsT DEMONSTRATIONS.
PARIS. Aug. 10, 1880.
The Terite publishes letter from NJ. Gambetta
to Councillor General explaining his views In re-
gard to the recent elections He says the elections
were profoundly republican and democratic. The
democrats do not W ish q republic in form only but
want organic institutions, in order that democracy
may not longer be Il lie and the Republic snare
Ii ls by constant application of such methods at
homo that democracy will succeed in bring
ing INTO play its admirable resources,
the treasures and hidden force and might
of our great country, and that Franco
Will be permitted to resume without precipltancy
the advanced rank which belongs to her in the
world, regain the provinces violently torn from
her, and of her restored integrity to make pledge
for the peace of Europe.
Verite makes reservations in regard TO the con-
cusion of the letter. declaring th at any scheme of
revenge by armed force would forever compromise
the peace of Europe.
General Grevy, brother of the President, has been
elected Senator.
Sunday being the day which was observed as the
National fete-day under the Empire, many Bona
partists attended mass in the Cathedral of Notre
Dame When the congregation left the church Bona
partist manifestations were made. in response TO
which shouts of VIye la Repubque" were raised.
The police made some arrests of the disturbers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16

Campbell. He not dismissed two years ago, nor Mt
any time. He resigned the professorshp OF ofmental and
moral philosophy In Jannary last. after having been
connected with the institution for upward OF thirteen
years. The failure to reelect five OF the faculty at
their meeting in Match last had no connection what
with former action Of the board nor was their
action in nny manner whatever based upon any imas
mary troubles to which you make reference for no such
action had. Please make this correction that sim
pie justice may be done 10 who IS gentleman or
The very highest scholarly atainments-an able pro
fessOr who has but few II equals In his departmeDt
in this country and one who commands the esteem rot
only OF every graduate. but of ths entire community
Professor Campbell left the university for en-
tiIely personal to himself. Very respectfully,
j. =. PILLsBURy,
Regent eY-ofiicio.
81 Pdiu. MINI, Aug IL, 1880.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16

According t this estimate the total population Of the
rn,tcJ stot,s excluding the Territories. VIII he
A. 45G ii against IS 155515 IN 1s7O The Northern
= ares vc nave n population oi 3O.163,s2O, ana the
Soute rn 6j2 33l the average rate OF growth
of The south being slightly III excess or 2s per cent that
OF the North being slightly below - er cent, ~ rs
c1rcums snce that certainly requires an eXpiahatio
No known cause exists Tor snch rate OF increase IN the
sonth and fhe returns taiut Of suspicion upon
Them M IIe very outset. No doGbt there has been q
large influx Of emigration Florida aud Texas, but
that accounts for but small fraction OF the Increase
The great current emigration has set toward the
North and West IL s Impossible To uscribe even ono
half of the four millions reported by ali the
rOnfhern States 10 natural growth IL seems not 10 nave
beon without reason that the southern mocrats made
a stand ON the appointment VI supervisors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
NEWS FROM FOREIGN LANDS.

GAMBETTA ON THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
CANDAHAR SURROUNDED ny AFGHANs-ENGLAND
PROPOSES A RENEWED DFMAND on THE PORTE.
Gambetta has published an important letter
on the French Republic. In which he speaks
of France regaining her lost provinces.
The Afghans are besieging Candahar with
10000 men. French and Italian inter
ests continue to clash in TunIs.
England proposes new joint note TO
the Porte insisting on the original mandate.
Russia denies that she is concentrating $4,000
troops near Bender. Greece on her part
denies that she is seeking Servian alliance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
TIE VELOCITY OF LIGHT.

An APPARATUS DEVISED BY PROFESSOR SIMON
NEwCOMB FOR AsCERrAINING AND RECORDING
II-METHOD OF OPERATION.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.i
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 15.-Professor Simon New
comb the eminent astronomer and superintendent
Of The Nautical .1lndaGo. has finished his new ap-
paratus for the ascertalnnicnt OF the velocity oil
light, aud is making series of preliminary expert
ments TO test its parts.
He was delayed several weeks in the work Of con-
snuction by the difficulty experienced in getting
small cO2wheel oil material possessing both strength
snd elasticity sufficient 10 receive power giving
Two and even three hundred revolutions second.
brass, steel and other metals were tried IN VAIN,
and success only reached when upon the sue-
gestion Of Avsn Clark. of Cambridge, Mass, the
renowned maker of telescopes, raw-hide was
adopted. The wheel IL about an inch and
half in diameter, and little thicker than silver
dollar
Professor Newcomb has selected for bis base OF
operations point at Fort Whipple, on the Virginia
nde Of the Potomac opposite Washington, where
ns apparatus has been set up in buildings erected
iof The purpose Recently correspondent of IHE
ikBuSE had an opportunity to see the apparatus
" operation, and of hearing from the lips OF Pro-
lessor Newcomb an explanation OF tho principles
upon which ITS results are to be worked out.
It's most conspicuous parts are two brass tubes,
eght feet IN length by about TIVE inches In diame-
YER placed horizontally at right angles 10 each
"'nef. Ike the two branches Of the letter IL ana
Aesing at the angle and at the outer ends upon low
.Vi'a columns Of brick and stone. These tuDcs are
eHscopes, differing from ordinary instruments only
respect of their great length and small diameter.
Vhe Of them is mmovably fixed upon its bed OF
masonry. while the other-being LAID in plane
.'oa' Two inches lower with its object end upon
spsot-swings Ly means of delicate screw 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
REPUBLICAN GAINS IN TENNESSEE.


PROBABILITY THAT TWO REPUBLICAN CONGRESS-
MEN WILL BE ELEcIED, AND PERHAPS 4
THIRD.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Information has reached
here from the lid Congressional District OF
East Tennessee concerning the late election for
County officers there. The Republicans carried tho
three districts by round maiorities aggregatius
from 1000 to 10000 The Ist District. which
elected Taylor, the present Democratic member. by
700 majority, gave last week Republican majority
of between 300 and 500. The I'D District in.
creased its Republi can majority from 5000 10 be-
tween 5000 and 6.O00. The Hid District gave .
good Republican majority.
The results such as are held TO make two
members OF the next House from Tennessee cer-
tain for the Republicans, and the chances for =
third very good.
The Democrats carried the City of Knoxville by .
small majority, with some assistance from their
peculiar methods but the county overbalanced the
city and gave the whole to tho Republicans by y
small majOrIt y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
FOUND ON ROBBINS REEF.

THE BODY OF AN UNKNOWN MAN DISCOVERED IN
THE WATER TIED TO THE BOTTOM OF A PLATFORM
SCALE.
The crew of the schooner Native picked up
the body OF an unkno man yesterday in the
OF the Upper Bay. Robbns's Reef
When found. the body tied TO tine
bottom of n platform scale 1t the body Of Young
man about feet inches in height and II dressed
In dark trousers and blue knit undershirt There
marks or violence could be as would
lead TO the suspicion foul play The body which had
appareuv i'll the for ten days Or longer.
towed to New Brighton s. L. where, at the direction OF
Coroner Walser IL taken to the morgue Tor denh
cation No particulars could be learned OF the last
evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-16
4 son DEFENDS HIS MOTHER.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 15.-George Hackers, an
old man, killed this morning by Herman Rackere
his son, Dayton KY opposite the eastern portion OF
Cincinnati. The father had been melancholy for some
time the loss Of money OF his deposited with
Archbishop Purcell and also the loss of trust funds
deposited with the bankrupt st. Franciss Church. OF
Dayton. Ky. Ifo had be,n drinking, anu THIS
morning having been refused money by ms
wife, be undertook to stse her with poker whe9 ms
Herman struck him With spade ana crusEtd MS
skull. lie died II q few nOurs.