The Portland daily press., 1882-10-19
NEW YORK.
Yonkers' Bi-oentennial.


YoNKERs, Oct. 1S.-Some 20CoO people are
here today participating in the celebration Of
the Bi Centennial of the settlement of this
place. Rev. Dr. p. Hall delivered an historic
cal address from the Manor House this after
noon. The procession was long one, includ-
ing trades societies in large numbers, fire de-
partment with visiting fire companies, under
escort OF Cadets from Peekskill, and u. s. Ma
rines from frigate Kearsarge. Salutes were
hred by two frigates anchored in the harbor.
The Congregational Conference.
New YORK, Oct. 1S,-At the State Congre-
gatlonal Association at Saratoga this morning,
a motion by Rev W Lloyd, to extend frater-
nal greetings to the Universalist Convention
OF tne Unltsd States now in session at Phila-
deiphia, was laid on the table. Rev. Dr.
CoDb secretary of the American Congregation
a. Union presented the claims of that society.
Rev. William Klncard presented the claims Of
the American Board of Foreign Missions.
Rev. DIR. o. H. White of New Haven present.
ed the claims of the American Missionary AS
sociation. He spoke of the great need of
south, where they have already eight char
tered institutions, IL high and normal and SO
common schools. with 9608 students Rev Dr.
Gilman, presented the claims of the Ameri-
can Bible Society.
High Prices for Jersey Cows.
a sale of thoroughbred Jersey cattle took
place today at the American Horse Exchange.
New York. The cow "Adsline' brought S275.
The COW Fancy Fam was bought by Thec.
dore A. HavemeyerlEfor $3.50, and the COW
"Flower Girl $775.
Doings of tho Tariff Commission.
The members of the tariff commission met
in executive session today at tho Fifth Avenue
Hotel, New York. It was stated that they
would simply read over evidence taken, COM
pare notes and proceed to draw up their re-
ports.
The President.
President Arthur remained at home this
morning and received no visitors. He will
register this afternoon and will receive some
personal friends. He has decided to leave the
city for Washington Friday by the 4 p. m.
train. He will remain there but few days
and then will return to New York.
Declines a Dictatorship in the Western
Union.
George F. Baker, president of the First Ma
tioRal Bank OF this city, has declined the direc-
torship in the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany to which he was elected at the annual
meeting last Wednesday, According to all ac-
counts the position was not sought by Mr.. Ba-
ker, and his election was a surprise to him.
That he was inclined to accept is attested by
the fact that he attended the first meeting OF
the new board, held last Thursday. Mr.. Baker
has been director of the Mutual Union Tele-
graph Company from its inception, and it is
understood that he declined the position ten
dered him by the Western Union to relieve
the anxiety of his associates in the former
company, who fear that his acceptance may be
misconstrued.
No Extra Session of the Legislature.
ALBANY, Oct. 18.-The conference of State
officials called by the Governor to advise as to
the necessity of calling an extra session of the
Legislature, in view of the recent report show
ing the Assembly chamber in the new capitol
to be unsafe, met to-day, and it was decided to
call no extra session, but recommends that the
Court OF Appeals chamber be fitted up for use
of the Assembly
Dense Fog on the Hudson.
SING SING, Oct. 16.-A dense fog prevailed
along the Hudson last night and this morning,
All the night boats were from six to eight
hours behind. Steamer Mary Powell anchor
ed off Poughkeepsie and returned to New York
this morning, having sent the passengers north
by train. Steamer Walter Brett, bound
south, landed number of her passengers at
Poughkeepsie, who took the train for New
York. Steamers Drew and City of Troy pass
ed Poughkeepsie, going south, at $50 a. M
Steamers Saratoga. Ansonia, St. John, John
L. Hasbrouck and Redfeld passed north
through the Highlands at a. m.