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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
CIVIL RIGHTS IN CONNECTICUT.

THE CoLoRED MEN ASK FOR A STATE LAW PRO-
TECTING THEM.
NORWICH, Conn.,, Dec. 2S.-A convention Of
coored citizens OF Connecticut held here yesterday
All the cities and large towns Of the State repre-
sented. Resolutions were adopted, among which was
one expressing desire 10 impress the minds Of our
people that the greatest factor In the problem Of equal
rights IS the attainment OF that manly character which is
the outgrowth thrift education, industry, intelligence
and virtue"
II was also resolved to petition the State Legislature 10
enact law to take the place Of that declared uncOns
tutiOnal by the United States Supreme Court.
Several speeches were made, when further reso-
lutlOns were adopted, recommending adherence to
the principles OF the Republican party the sures
10 obtain civil and political rights expressing thanks to
those who have champlOned the negros cause III the
United States Congress.
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TIE RIOT Az HARBOR GRACE.

ST. JoHN's, y. F., Dec. 2S.-A trustworthy
agent a arbor Grace tclcraphs that the disturbance
originated on Monday evening in threats OF the Roman
Catholics obstruct the procession of Orangemen the
following Wednesday. On Wednesday the orangemen
met at British Hail. arranged their programme ana put
Oh their uniforms, badges and customary symbols ana
marched from the hall TO the Wesleyan Church' Aler
the service they proceeded to Bears cove 'heno up
IIor,o, -, ord whom about TO return home, through
Coaterst were attacked by mob with guns hSIcnets
and plckets When confronted by the mop tne Vla1se
procession halted, whereupOn scYen seannB 9uis Oai
with heavy shot were discharged into their ranks re
men fell to the ground and expired alnost lhstaniy
Eighteen were wounded five, IL Is supposed nOrtaly
Serious disturbances expected at the oDsequs to
dead Orangemen tomorrow The poLce ioIoe au
Grace Ia being reinforced from all parts or the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS FUNDS.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRmUYE.l

TRENTON, Dec 28.-Chancellor Runyon to-
day rendered decision In the OF the State Council
OF the Order OF the United American Mechanics against
Daniel H. Sharp and Others late members Of Delaware
Council No SO Of that order Delaware Council disbanded
some time ago, and when it did divided up among Its
members in good standing property and cash to the
amount of over $500. including $i50 set aside
widows and orphans fund. The State Council brought
suit TO compel the payment 10 1t of these funds In
cOrdance with the rule Of the order regarding dbandng
lodges the money be held In trust for the purposes for
which IL had been raised by the dsbandng lodge, The
suit was vigorously opposed by the defcndants but the
chancellor decides that they must back the money 10
the State Council
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
TIE WRECK OF THE PLANTYN.
4 STATEMENT BY CAPTAIN scoTT-How TIE MEN
wERE HEsCrED.

4 STATEMENT By CAPTAIN sCoTI-lIOW TIE MEN
WE'RE RESCUED.
OPoRTo, Portugal, Dec. 2S-Captain Scott, who
commanded the Belgian steamer Plantyn, which
was wrecked while on her way from New-lOrk to
Antwerp gives the following account Of the disas-
ter:
ON November = in latitude "a II ". longitude 40
20 W, "a hurricane carried away the poop deck, the
bridge the engine skylig and the main deck from
the poop the cngncrOOm leaving only the IRON work
intact Il also brought down one uf the mass, whcn IN
IT. tan smashed five lfchOats and four pinnaccs The
water gained upon the engine room, Qucnched the fires
aud filled the hold. -Four sailors end one passenger
persisted a this time. Dr. Fmysscr IA" Plantyns phys
cil and four sailors injured, and one Of the latter
died -Four hundred and sixty tons Of cargo were thrown
overheard I'm efforts o relieve The vessel several steamers
pt-.ed the pJutyn while -c UNDERGOING her terrible
trials but paid attention 10 her signals Of distress"
The worked the pumps and bacd the water night
and diy thus keeping The ship a1dt until December ~
when the British brig o. d. T. hove in sight and rescued
the passengers aud crew. Two OF the men were after
wards Transferred 20 another vessel, and the rest were
.f
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
MBRIDE, THE IRISH TERRORIST.

BUFFALO, Dec. 28,-McBride, who created
sensatton by diyuging alleged plot to avenge oDon-
nelps death on Canada declares that attempt was
made TO abduct him night by what are said to be two
Canadian detectves which frustrated. The morn
ing papers publish the matter for what the news worth
Yhere is decidedly no band of Invincibes or Irish
avengers in this city Mcbride is quietly chuekng over
OF notorety His only business hitherto has been ped,
fiing badges and photographs OF public men apd aud
nroInnent characters. He has served O term In the
bc workhouse for the crme OF openly insulting several
ladies on entering churches, being drunk at the ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
AFRAID THEIR F41HER WOULD RE-MARRY.
TROUBLE WHICH GOssIPs MADE FOR A CoNNEcrI-
CUT FARMER
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiRUNE.l

d
NEw-HAvEN, Dec. 2S.-Luclus DOOlittle Is
one Of the richest farmers OF Woodbridge, small town
outside Of New Haven Though seventy years old, Mr.
Doolttle is vet hale for his large farm
with its dairy OF fifty cows He hastwo grown daughters
and one grown son. The elder Doolttle began paying
lovers attention to an interesting widow Of forty ynine
who lives in the nelghbOrhoOd. The Children Emma L.
Ada A. and Irv1n p, became alarmed, and yesterday
they applied to prominent city lawyer for advice as TO
the best means preventing their fathers marriage As
the result Of this consultation the Probate Court OF New
Haven was petitiOncd to-day for conscryatOr who
should manage the estate OF Lucus DO0e, because OF
his extrene age. DoOittc equal to tho occasion
He brought with him into court this morning NIFTY wit
ncsses, including many wcll-todo residents OF Wood,
mis- ability 10 mind his business and mind II wcl
without the assistance OF cOnscryator. His chdrcns
LAWYER eGected postponemcnt OF the hearing II Is
Thought that they will press the matter. Mr DoOlittc
now says that he had any thoughts Of marrying
and that the whole trouble Induced by the babbng
tongues Of his feminine neghbOrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
TIRE TRENOR w. PARK HOME.

BENNGSGToN VT, Dec. 2s.-Thc incOrpOra-
tors Of the Tcnor Park Home for Destitute Children
and Women have organized by the election OF the follow
ing officers: General John G. Mccullough, president
Frederick b. Jennings, vlce-presdent; and George W.
Harmon secretary and The real estate given
by Mr. Park comprises acres, situated this village
and costing originally $4,000. which amount ls very
much less than the cost Of the improvements 'one Upon
the premises fountain which throws water 10 the height
OF los feet Is the highest single jet fountain in exist
Mr. Parks plans for the endowment VIII DC recOg-
u,Zcd by his heirs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
SOCIALIST LABOR CONGRESS.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2S.-The Congress of the
Socialist Labor Association which closed its session to-
day. adopted reports which demand the abolition OF tho
Offices OF President and ViccPrcsiient OF the United
States and Of the United states Senate and the suDsitu
ton therefor OF Federal Council They insist OIL universal
suffrage aud the wiping ont OF Congressional district
lines; requirement Of subniS 10 the vote or the
peOplcOf any law which may be demanded 10y agNcu NUM-
ber OF applicants aud general upon corporations
which control labor and its price Tho extreme views OF
Herr Most were generally condemned and more con-
scryatyc course declared wULd DC mOgc electiI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
AMERICAN BISHOPS AND FENIANIsM.

LoNDoN, Dec. 2~.-A Rome dispatch states that
the American bishops remaining IN Rome deny that
any agreement has been arrived at by them con-
corning the attitude of the Catholic clergy of the
United States toward Fcniansm. The American
bishops state that neither at the Propaganda Con-
ference nor nt the Vatican have they had any agree
ment. disagreement or discussion connected with
Fcnauism.
.;aforc the bishops left America for Rome, it was
arranged by them that this topic, in particular. and
political matters generally not to be imported
into their mission. Archbishop Gibbons, of Balti-
more. said yesterday I'VE hope TO adhere con-
s,tcntly on all occasions at home and abroad: Our
symnathles In national movements, and our duties
in Church administration, should not be con-
founded and above all, they should not be misrep-
rpssuteQ.D
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
FOREIGN NOTES.

Or prTrPspuRo. Dec 2s-!The condition OF the Car
"a satisfactory but he is still unable TO move the injured
gr PrTERsBURG Dec 2s.-A commission which has
been sitting many months preparing REFORM OF ocai
administration has completed its task Count Tolso'
~ ,,i,o n, tbe Interlor however opposes It's cOnou-
son so strongly that conflict between the commission
and the Minister has arlsen and the emperor hS Deeh
appealed to. -
DUBLIN, Dec. 2s-Arangements have been male FOR
neca railway trains TO convey 10000 orangemen to OPP
nose the Nationalist meetings at DromOre, County Down.
and CoOtehll, County Cavan.
ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 2s.-PHyate advlces from
Turbistan state that the Grand Duke Nicholas feel
,n unhannv In his place OF confinement, attempted TO
Zee 10 india on horseback but oyeraken and rought
back
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
THE HILL-SHARON COMPLICATION.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 28.-The Tlill-Sharon
divorce case and the which have Issued from 1t
having monopoly of the courts being tried to-day In
three different at the same time. Mr.. sharon's
deposition IN the dvtNce continued until to-
morrow. In the Police Court the charge OF perjury
against Burchard who testified that he engaged TO
marry Miss HILL subsequently to the date OF the alleged
marriage contract between her aud the SENATOR dis
missed on grounds that the deposition was not COM
peed nor signed In Superior Court the Grand Jury
Indictments charging Miss Hall and W. NJ Nelson with
perjury conspiracy and utterng fraudulent cerncate
81 marriage were continued one week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
MR. GOrLDS SOCTHERN CRUISE.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S.-The steam yacht
Atalanta, which has been lying at Cramps shipyard,
where she has been enghened and otherwise improved,
will start on Wednesday next for Charleston. :. c. at
which point she will be Joined by Jay Gould and his
family for a tour to Mexico and the West Indies Mr.
Gouls purpose Joining the vessel at Charleston Is 10
avoid the unpleasanness OF passing Cape Hateras al
fhi. heasOn OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
EMBEzzLEMENT BY A BANK TREASURER.

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 29.-Samuel c. Blodget
recently dismissed from the position OF treasurer OF inc
Providence Institution of Savings proves to have emDez
zled the funds OF the bank the amount Of 3d.
being $5 20 30 than the amount recoverable from
the bondsmen. The robberIes cover period OF eight
years Upon complaint Of the officers OF the institution
warrant recently Issued for the arrest OF bodEet
has yet discovered The loss does not anet inc
institution, which has surplus OF nearly $l,OOOOOo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
TWO FLORIDA NEGROES LYNCHED.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dee. 28.-A dispatch to
The Times Union from Brooksyc, Florida, says: Last
Saturday quarrel occurred between Estcn Hope and
negro named Faganin which blows struck by Hope
The negro fed pursued by his adversary and was Joined
by his. brother, while white named steele Joined
Hope The negro who had been struck by Hope fired at
his purscrs and wounded both OF them The two negroes
were arrested and lodged In jail on Christmas nlght
masked took possession OF the jail and shot and
illpdb bot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
4 CONTENTION or FREE-THINKERS.

SALAMANCA, n. Y, Dec. 28.-Every train
brings additional delegates TO the Freethnkers' COEyen-
ton some 800 being attendance. An address was
delivered this afternoon by A. b. Bradford, of Enon Val
lev Penn, on Martin Luther Freehlnler"
George W. Taylor, OF North Collins made a speech IN
favor modern spiritualsn and John Ramsburg, Of
Kansas spoke on the false claims the Church. Secrc
ary Green this evening invitations to the orthodox
clergy OF the town take part In the discussions. The
Invitations were not accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
SUSPECTED OF NCRDER.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. VincedOra
woodlln young mulatto woman arrested to-day on
suspicion Of having poisoned her husband Jacob Wood
lin The couple disagreed some time ago, and were living
apart but on Monday last, II IA alleged, Mrs Woodlin
took pie to her husbands homo and gave IL 10 him.
After eating the pie It is sad the husband be came sick
,IiaHlu ~ Mi oh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
THE SCOTTL1W DENOUNCED.

COLUMBUS, Dec. 2S.-The State Convention
OF liquor dealers here adjourned to-day after perectng
State organization with a committee Of fifteen to look
after auxares and legislation called the committee on
agitation The resolutions adopted denOnCe the Scott
law as unconstitutional, and ask the repeal OF II the
the enactment instead Of "udicious or constitutional
laWp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
BLOODY RESISTANCE TO OFFICERS.

CHICAGO, Dec. 28.-A dispatch to I he Jour
nal Little Rock, Ark, says: "A terrible fight took
place to-day between posse and gang of horse thieves
In which several were killed and wounded The agh is
reported 10 have taken place In the mountains IN the
northwest portion OF Arkansas. No details have yet
been received"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
THE SALVATI0N ARMY.

BRIDGEPORT, Dec. 2S.-The three members
of the Salvation Army arrested yesterday appeared be-
fore the City Court this morning. Their council entered
demurrer on the ground that the City Council had no
right topass ordinance prohibiting the Army parad
power TO grant refuse permission. Arguments In Tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
MoyTGoNERWS ALIBI IuPEACHED.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2S.-At the afternoon session
OF the Bond trial yesterday Mrs Sarah lonkcrs, wife of
George Yonker created great sensation by declaring
that the circumstances, etc, given by the fonkcr
brothers and Ohm c. Montgomery, To establish an alb.
occurred on the day following the assault not the day
of the outrage. The defence then rested their case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
ORAToRIO SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2S.-The fourth annual con-
cert OF the 0ratoro Society OF Baltimore took place to-
night at the Fifth Regiment ArmOry, when Haydns
"Crcation" was sung, the chorus numbering 600
voices The soloss were Mrs +. Alne OsgoOd soprano;
William H. Stanley tenor; ID. w. BabcOck, bass; Fritz
Fincke conductor; Harold Randolph ofganist. The
hall was crowded IN every part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
THE RIGHT OF TRIAL IN BRITISH INDIA.

CALCUTTA, Dec. 2S.-A majority OF the ma
tlves I'm British India dsapproye the concordat that has
been gcd the Indian Government ana the
Anco-Indan Association, whereby no native except
district Judge shall exercise criminal Jurisdiction over
European British subjects who shall be entitled TO De
tried by majority OF European Jurors The concordat
also confers the right In nonjury districts, even In cases
trabe by European district magistrate, thereby seGur
ing the principle that the rights or Europeans Sha Oo
safely guarded by verdict OF men OF their own ricc
The opposition Of the natives 20 the cOncotdat IL DaseI
he that II will constant failure Oh
istlce create rights which British subjects never pos
sessed or desired and that similar rights are not 10 Oe
given "a natiyes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
NEW-JERSEY G. 4. r. ENCAMPMENT.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. !

TRENTON, Dec, 28.-Trenton has been select
ed by the Council OF Administration OF the NewJersey
Department OF the Grand Army OF the Republic the
place for the holding Of the next department encamp
ent Taylor Hall has been engaged for Wednesday and
Thursday January 80 and 81, for that purpose. Tho
camp fire will take place on Wednesday evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
ABAD COASTTNG ACCIDENT

MAHANoY PLANE, Penn, Dec. 2S.-While a
coating sled containing three boys and three girls was
coming down steep incline it ran into team coming up
Willie Hertzog, age sixteen had leg and an arm broken;
Harry Mayer had leg broken; Charley Gayers skull
was fractured, and Ella Smiths leg was broken The
others were only slightly injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
4 coal COMPANY OPPOSED.

HARRISBURG, Penn, Dec. 28.-The Parrish Coal
Company, formed in Plymouth, Luzerne County, made
formal application to-day fora charter The company is
being opposed by people of Plymouth the ground
that the undermining OF the town may cave in
hearing in the has been fixed for January T. The
caniinl OF the cOmpany Is $3OO,OOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
ARRESTED FOR POOL SELLING.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28.-Arthur Chambers,
the pugst and Joseph Acton, professional wrestler
were arrested this morning and held Cor trial the
charge OF carrying gambling by the sale OF pools IL
was alleged that the pools were sold on fooraees at
pastlme Park.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29

case which are partially hard, will be finished nOnDy
afternoon. ,,.- ho ,olt that the
authorities were interfering with matters ol ~, hnt
origin Chief Marsh stated that he had no aerDanSS S In
10 obey the local law and order the arrest SAINT anu @
ner clergyman and layman, he said stood Oh r'''-
In the police station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
FATAL FALL INTO 4 MINE BREAST.

Mt. CARMEL. Penn, Dec. 2S.-JOseah Met
zinger age twenty-three, living at Locust Gap while
going TO his this morning walked into cavern fifty
feet deep and rolled ninety feet down old breast He
was eight hours In the BREACH and when found was badly
frozen He cannot recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
MR. BRADLAUGH TO CLAIM HIS SEAT.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Charles Bradlaugh, mem
Der OF Parliament for Northampton announces that Is
his intention 10 go 20 the House OF Commons on the day
OF the opening OF Parliament February D, alone ana DO
his best 10 take his seat. He rejects the Idea OF holding
public meetings and obtaining petitions, because, he says
such course would be useless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
AMERICAN sALTED MEATS IN FRANCE.

PARIS, Dec. 2S.-A decree prohibiting the impor-
tatons into France, except at three specified ports,
of American salted meats. will be published to-
morrow Mar,cilcs is to be substituted for Nantes
as one of the three ports at which imports may be
made for the present, subject to Inspection haNIo
and bordeaux are the other two All importations
of hog meats will, however, be absolutely proDl0-
tied after January 20 1854.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29

suit begun yesterday by j. r. PynchOn against the stock
brokerage firm OF Day Field, to $4,000 for al
legged breach of contract Mr. Day declares that no claim
had ever been made against his firm by Pynchon and he
deems 1t a blackmailing scheme PynchOn had specu-
lated through the firm in stocks and lost some money IL
is understood, but not TO exceed $4,000 or $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
FRANCE AND TONQUIN.
WAR RUMORS IN PARIS,
REPORTED ASSAULT on BAC-NINH-FRENcH
FORCES IN HAI-NAN.

FORCES IN HAI-NAN.
PARIS Dec. 2s.-A dispatch to the Temps from
Canton says: The Viceroy has been ordered to SEND
troops to the Tonquin frontier. 1t is rumored that
Bac-Ninh is beseged by the French and that the
occupation of the town is imminent.
The RepubHque Francaise and the Havas Agency
confirm the statement made yesterday by the
National and the Temps that France will exact some
security for the due discharge Of the pecuniary re-
spOnsibility incurred in the Tonquin campaign by
reason of the aggressive attitude of China.
1t is rumored on the Bourse that french force
has landed upon the island of Hai-Nan, which is OPP
posite the mouths of the delta of the Red River,
and commands the straits of Hai-Nan, through
which all commerce by the Gulf of Tonquin passes
TO Hong Kong. The rumor thus far lacks corirma-
tiOn.
The Government has received no dispatch con-
fiTming the rumOr. The commander of the French
squadron in Chinese waters has not been instructed
to land troops that island. Admiral COurbct, the
commander of the French forces in TOnquln. has
not Informed Admiral Peyron, the Minister OF
Marine whether J intended, after the capture OF
SOntay to march TO lIOng-lIoa or to Bac-Ninh.
LONDON Dec. 20-The SdndTds correspondent
at Vienna says that he has learned from trust
worthy source that the Russian and American
Governments have advised the Chinese Coz ernment,
through their representatives at Pclun, to recall
the Chinese troops from Bac-Ninh and leave the
Black Flags to their fate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-29
scc!DHyrALLY KILLED WHILE HUNTING

tGY nLEGEAPH TO TIE TRTDUsE.l
CoLUMuIA, :. e., Dec. 2S.--ln Pickens County
'o-"'y iwo bgv> iohcrs named Simmons, ont rab-
b's hunting. o3 OF item fred at rabbit It out