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Year: 1875

Correspondence Of the Hartford Times.]


Another well-knoWn figure in New York,
who stands his years Well, is CAas. O'COnOr.
The great lawyer is about seventy, but would
pass for less. He Is one Of those thin, WHY
men, who stands an immense deal OF wear
and tear without showing 1t. And he is one
Ut those great men, speaking entirely IN an
intellectual sense, who carry uncOnsclOusness
Of their greatness under u rather common
place exterior. 1t MIR. O'Conor ever took
an interest in dress, it must have been long
lime ago. The clothing lie wears now is goou
enough for service, NO doubt, but it certainly
is not encouraging to the taiors. An average
dry goods CLERK would consider himself very
shaDDy indeed ii he didn't go behind the
counter in better suit than Mr.. O'Conor car
ries down Broadway in one OF his daily
walks to his office. The most Objectionable
thing about the eminent advocate ) rslment is
his hat. 1t is probably the worst bat exhibit
ed on a good head on Broadway. There is a
tradition among the lawyers that MIR. OCon-
or hat was presented to him the day OF his
admission 10 the bar, and that he has been
wearing it and sitting Oh it alternately ever
since. The story is rather tough, bu: the bat
does seem to bear it out. Summer and win
ter, there it is, set half way back on bis head,





come down, ard showing fresh touch of
shabbiness every season. And the curious
thing is that nothing will, induce the owner to
change it. He is as indifferent to public
opinion on subject of this sort as was Hor-
ace Greedy, whose outfit generally grew worse
the more he was told to make it better. He
is 3 great walker, without making any time
about it, and steps along Broadway more ac-
fively than MANY Of the vOnr men, I GOubt
if there is another especially prominent man
in New York as rarely seen in society and
public assemblages as Mr. O'Conor. He has
q singular antipathy to what is called popu.
larity, and tries to avoid ell ways leading to
it. Yet when he does thaw out be is very
pleasant companion, with social qualities that
are not by any means to be despiscd He is
also very generous with his money, and has
given more in charity than some Of our very
rich men whose benevolence is duly adver-
tised in the newspapers
Year: 1875

All explosions of coal oil lamps are caused
by the vapor or gas that collects in the space
above the oil. When full of oil, of course,
lamp contains no gas, but immediately upon
lighting the lamp consumption Of oil begins,
soon leaving a space for gas, which COM
mences to form as the lamp warns up, and
after burning y sh ort time sufficient gas will
accumulate to cause an explosion. The gas
in lamp will explode only when ignited. In
this respect it is like gunpowder. Cheap or
inferior oil is always the most dangerous.


The fame is communicated to the lamp in
the following manner: The wick tube in all
lamp burners is made larger than the wick
which is to pass through it. 1t would not do
to have the wick work tightly in the burner;
on the contrary, ii is essential that it move up
and down with perfect ease. In this way it
is unavoidable that space in the tube is left
along the sides Of the wick sufficient for the
fame from the burner TO pass down into the
lamp and explode the gas.
Many things may occur to ca'lse the flame
to pass down the wick tube and explode the
lamp.


1st \ lamp may be standing On table or
mantel. and slight puff Of air from the open
window, or the sudden opening OF q door,
causes an explosion.


~. IL ia1IP ultty Oc tahcA up HoaSh'J AAuH q
table or mantle! and instantly explode.
3. A lamp is taken into an entry where
there is a draft or oct of doors, and IN explo-
sion ensucs.


4. A lighted lamp is taken up g flight Of
stairs, OF is raised quickly to place it ON the
mantel, resulting in an explosion. In all these
cases the mischief is done by the air move
ment--elther by suddenly checking the draft,
or forcing air down the chimney against the
flame.


5. Blowing down the chimney to extin-
guish the light is a frequent cause Of explo-
sion.


6. Lamp explosions have been caused by
using a chimney broken off at the top, or one
that has q piece broken out whereby the draft
is rendered variable and the flame unsteady.
7. Sometimes a thoughtless person puts a
emall-sized wick in large burner, thus leav-
ing considerable space in the tube along the
edges of the wick.


8. An old burner, with it's air drafts clog.
ged up, which .rightfully should be thrown
away, is sometimes continued in use, ana ,AS
| final result is an explosion.
Year: 1875

A MAINE girl left her clothing in an open
boat and hid herself. and when her parents
were crying and saying that if they only had
her back they would obey her slightest wish,
she appeared and said she wanted to marry
Jake.
Year: 1875

ATGRFATIY REDUCED PRICES-AN EXTENSIVE
n stock OF Marble and Marbeized Mantcis and all
other Marble Works Marble Turning for the trade A
kLNBER I4 East Eighteenth street Third avenue
Year: 1875

BRISTOL r l., August 49, 1875


Owing to the heavy rain storm which prevailed here
all the morning President Grant and tho remainder of
General Burnside's guests compelled to keep within
doors and forego the yachting excursion around the
bay which had been arranged part Of the days pro-
gramme Even up TO one o'clock in the afternoon it
looked, too though the clambake in honor of the
Presidents VISIT and TO which General Burnside had
invited so many distinguished guests would also have
to be postponed But about half hour later the
weather cleared and it decided that the entertain
ment should proceed. Accordingly, at the hour
named in the invitations tho guests began to
arrive They received by the General and
were afcrward introduced to His Excellency By four
O'Clock every seated at the tables and after
short speech from General Burnside welcoming his
guests the great feast took place. and enjoyable
affair Of the kind never occurred His Excelency APP
pcared to thoroughly enjoy the ''bake," which was
made up in true Rhode Island fashion, and for which
these islanders are famous
Year: 1875

THE CHARACTER OF HIS APPEAIl-A FULL PAR
DON TO BE ASKED FOR IN THE LIGHT OF THE
NEW EvIDENcE-PRoBABIK ACTION OF THB
PRESIDENT.


WAsHISGToS, August is, 1875
misapprehenson exists with regard to the case =
Ftz John Porter He has not asked the President to
order new court martial, but tho appointment of q
board of officers to examine the record Of his trial. with
the evidence and report all the facts with their
opinion on which the President might judge 'whether
or not the ground Of manifest and unjust con-
victon, he ought to receive the


EXECUTIVE INTRRPosTTIoN
by full pardon, annung the sentence passed by the
court martial which tried him in 1862 and 1868 by
which he sentenced ''to be cashiered and to be
forever disqualified from holding any Office Of trust or
profit under the government OF the United States and
also whether he ought To be nominated to the Senate
for restoration TO the army. No decision has yet been
prepared will any formal action be taken until the
of the Secretary ofWar There seems to be no
doubt however, from what is said in official quarters,
that Fitz John Porter's appeal will be denied.
Year: 1875

THE OPINION OF THE RICHMOND ''wHIG" ON


THE INVITATION OF wINNEBAGo COUNTY


RICHMOND, Va, August Is, 1875.


BY coincidence the Wing, of this city, has an edi-
toria similar in sentiment to that the HERALD of yes
terday in relation to Jefferson Davis and his Northern
visit. The HERALD's article is universally applauded
here for its manly and patriotic utterances The gs
article differs only in its conclusion which is
follows:-'f Mr. Davis had declined the
invitation it would have been proclaimed
at once that he too disloyal
to accept such overture of generosity from the
North. And that Grand Army of the Republic in Win
nebago county would have been loud the loudest
in the proclamation. AS it is, he will, of course, recall
his letter of acceptance Mr. Davis is not insulted the
South is not insulted but it is burning insult to all
Northern men who honestly profess to be in favor of
friendship and fraternity throughout the Union again
Year: 1875

THE NEW JERSEY SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
BREACH OF PROMISE sUIT-AN APPLICATION
FOR THE REDUCTION OF BAIL.


TRENTON N. j., August is, 1875.
In the breach of promise of marriage case, in which
500 900 damages asked both parties belonging TO
Princeton, counsel for the defendant made applica-
ton to-day in the Supreme Court before Judge Scudder
for reduction Of his bail, which is fixed at
SIS 000 The Court refused the application but ex-
tended the time for special bail until the 9th
of September, when another application may be made
before Chief Justice Beasey in whose circuit the
is to be tried Judge Scudder remarked that he thought
the bail fixed not excessive, taking into consid
Grafton the importance of the issue stake The case
continues to excite good deal Of interest this part
of New Jersey Rich developments expected when
tho trial takes place
Year: 1875

For New England cooler, threatening weather and
rain during the day, followed by winds shifting to
southwest and northwest slowly rising barometer and
less cloudiness during the night.


For the Middle States and lower lake region local
rains followed by clearing weather during the day. lower
temperature than Wednesday, southwest TO north
west winds and slowly rising barometer


For the South Atlantic and Gulf States, Tennessee
and Ohio Valley cooler and clear fair weather except
possibly light the coast, with light winds
mostly from the north and west and rising barometer.


For the upper lake region the Upper Mississippi and
Lower Missouri valleys, clear or partly cloudy weather
and continued low temperature with light variable
winds from the north and west and slight changes
In the barometer.


The Ohio River and the Mississippi at Memphis and
stations above will fall slowly; the latter will probably
rise slowly at stations below Memphis.
Year: 1875

GsPEcrAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD by CABLE


LONDON, August 18, 1875.
The Royal Yacht Alberta, with Queen Vic
toria on board, came in collision, at six
O'Clock this evening, while crossing from Os-
borne to Gosport, with the yacht Mistletoe,
belonging to Mr.. E. S. Haywood, of Man
chester who with party of friends, was on
q pleasure cruise


WHAT BROUGHT ABOUT THE COLLISION.
The sailors on the Mistletoe were in the act
of dipping the flag in honor of the Queen
when the cry was raised that the royal yacht
was running down on the Mistletoe. Great
excitement ensued and efforts to avoid col
ision were made, but it was too late.


THE POINT OF CONTACT.


The Mistletoe was struck on the starboard
side, abreast of the mainmast.


THE POWER OF THE ROYAL YACHT.
The Alberta rode completely over her,
losing her own bowsprit and cutwater.


INTENSE AGITATION OF THE QUEEN.
1t would be impossible to describe the
scene on board both vessels The Queen
Witnessed the collision from the deck of the
Alberta, and was deeply agitated, wringing
her hands and in state of dreadful sus-
pense.


EXERTIoNs TO SAVE THE VICTIMS.
Every effort is said to have been made to
save the party on the Mistletoe, which was
rapidly sinking. Several were rescued
severely injured.


IMMEDIATE SINKING OF THE MIsTLEToE.
The damage done to the Mistletoe was so
serious that she sank in few minutes,
carrying down with her the mate and lady
named Miss Peel, who was subsequently
saved.


THE MASTER OF THE MIsTLEToE DIES.
1t being impossible to render further aid
the Alberta proceeded on her way to Cos
port, but had scarcely reached the Clarence
Yard when Stokes, the master of the Mistle-
toe, died. Mr.. Haywood, the owner, who
was seriously injured, was carried to the
house of the Admiral, at Portsmouth. One
of the crew, who had his arm broken, was
taken to Haslars Hospital.


sEA1-oFFIcIAL REPORT OF THE DISASTER
The following report of the accident ap-
pears in the Court Circular of this evening"
''When the Alberta was crossing the Solent,
with the Queen and royal family on board, q
s ailing yacht ran under the Alberta, which
6 truck her, and she went down in few mo-
nnents.


LOOKING TO THE INJURED.


''The Queen, though terribly shocked, gave
sorders that every effort should be made to
save the persons on board but it is to be
feared that two have been lost, besides those
who were injured.


THE QUEENS soLIcITUDE.


''Her Majesty spoke to Miss Peel, the lady
who was saved and made constant inquiries
after the wounded.


ROYAL ORDERS ABOUT THE SUFFERERS
'On reaching Gosport the Queen gave
orders to Admiral Elliott to spare no efforts
on behalf of the sufferers and to pay every
attention to their wants.
Year: 1875

A DARING AND MURDERoUs RAID BY A PARTY OF


INSURGENTS.


HAVANA August II, 1875
From reliable parties who have arrived here within
the past two days your correspondent learns that
party Of about forty rebels made raid within three
miles of Colon the morning Of the sth inst sacked
and burned the store called Tenda de Cajan killed nine
volunteers wounded about thirty and made their escape
without any loss
Year: 1875

NASHVILLE, August IS, 1875.
Mrs Haldand was struck dead by lightning Frost
Station yesterday the electricity burning every shred OF
clothing from her body and leaving her in state az
nature
Year: 1875

SARATOGA, August Is, 1875.


The at the United States Hotel where the
Democratic State Committee met this afternoon was
very animated. Governor Tden's cottage was in a
perfect state of siege being surrounded by many of the
State and local politicians, such as James s. Thnyer,
General spmola, William Pursel, of Rochester; John
Morrissey, Wheeler F. Bristol, of Owego; Senator
William Johnson of Seneca Falls Assemblyman
Waehner Congressman Whtehouse, f. p Ross, of
Auburn and large number of editors and reporters
from all parts of the State. The delegation from New
York was quite numerous and followed mostly in the
wake of the Hon. John Kelly, Governor Tiden held
very earnest conferences with members of the committee
all the morpng and had already been visited by many Of
them the previous evening There was ofcourse usual
much speculation regarding the choice of place for the
holding of the Democratic State Convention. very
remarkable fact that could not be disputed that
the friends of Governor Tden seemed to favor Syracuse
and generally stated that the Governor himself
shared this preference This rather singular for
Syracuse has always been considered of the strong
holds Of the Canal Ring but appears perfectly in keep
ing with Governor Tildens we'll known bodness in defy
ing the Ring it's very teeth Toward began
appear rather doubtful that Syracuse would be the place
selected, owing the OF alarming spread of
the smallpox epidemic in that city.
STATE
The members of the committee very reserved in



their respective DISTRICTS but very evident from
conversing with majority Of them that the
feeling overwhelmingly strong in favor of
Governor Tiden and of a cordial support
Of his policy. Many of the delegates went far
declare that all the nominations of members of the
Legislature would be submitted for Governor Tildens
appreciation, in order to to him cordial support
in the Legislature, and to forward the work of reform
This may be going rather too far but that there is
desire in all parts of the State heed and defer
to his recommendations cannot be doubted for a
moment.


While it known that Governor Tlden favored
Syracuse, the Canal and Morrissey factions led by
Walsh Ledwh and Jarvis Lord rather worked in favor
of Saratoga. Mr.. Jarvis Lord however, declared to
your correspondent that he in perfect unison with
Governor Tilden that he had always cordially sup
ported him, and would continue to do In fact no
body dared to say word Of opposition to those great
watchwords that seem to have become synonymous,
'Tlden" and ''Reform," even if he harbored the
thought





The following the members OF the State Com
m
Year: 1875

DETROIT August Is, 1875.
The inquest was held yesterday afternoon, Mon
tague, Mich on the body OF n s. Grmwood, the
porter Of the Chicago Journal, who assembled in
balloon with Donaldson, and a verdict Of accidental
drowning rendered The Identification Of the body was
perfect In Grimwoods note book found written the
following evidently the introduction to his account Of
occupants of the balloon overtaken by the
calamity which precpitated them into the lake. The
account is headed Cup in Balloon" and continues


ENTRIES IN GRnwooD's NOTE BOOK


"From the earliest dawn of childhood have always
had presentiment that at time sooner or later
was destined 10 rise There some people who make
sport Of presentiments but after ALL presentments are
handy thing to have around Where would be to-day
If had not had apresentiment. 1 have risen, as it
were to point Of order. Like great many politicians
arose by means Of gas regret the fact that there
only two of US Professor Donaldson and myself
l would like TO belong


TEN


Professor Donaldson seems be very pleasant gem
teman, although philosopher and an aeronant.
Although it is scarcely hour since struggled into
emnence the restraint of my position is already begin.
ming to be irksome to me and wear upon my spirits
1 cannot help rejecting that if we fall we


FALL LIKE LUcIFER


out of the heavens, and that upon arrival upon
earth rather upon water-as are now over the
middle of Lake Michigan-we would be literally dead


BODY SEEN ON THE LAKE.


On Saturday night the steamer John Sherman, which
runs on Lake Michigan, between Muskegon, Mich, and
sheboygan, Wis, saw, six miles from the Michigan
shore the body of with life preserver on float
ing in the lake The Sherman being in hurry to make
connections with the proceeded her voyage
without stopping. Reporting


THE DISCOVERY


on landing the tug Margaret proceeded to the point in
dicated on Sunday morning. but could discover the
body which certainly believed must have been
that of Donaldson the aeronaut From the direction of
the wind since there is hope yet of the body being
driven up on the shore and recovered


THE BODY OF GRINIwooD TO BE TAKEN TO
CMcAGo-THE SEARCH FOR DONALDSON.


CHICAGO ILL., August Is, 1875.
special despatch to the Journal from Whitehall
Mich says:-Arrangements have been made for the dis
interment of Grimwoods body and for forwarding
Chicago, so that it will arrive morning. Tho
notes and papers will also be sent for publication Towns
along the east shore of the lake much interested
the matter, and are sending out parties to
SEARCH DoNALDsoN's


body which it expected will drift ashore the
point where Grimwood's body found
Year: 1875

AID Virginia even then had proved failures,
and been distanced in the race for CONNER
cial eminence by Baltimore, and it was in
tended that they should be to Washington
what the old seed is to the new plant,
means of nourishment during its early
growth, to be at last sucked up and incor
porated into the more exubHent vitality.
The prophetic eyes of the fathers of the
Republic foresaw the time when the
Government would require q capital ten
miles square, and they provided at its CEN
tire for this need, just at they provided atits
circumference for its indefinite expansion.


Even now, when one sees the number
and variety of Government institutions
which the needs of national life have created
at the capital, the wisdom of giving the
capital wide area becomes evident More
than one Government service has sought
local habitation abroad because no proper
situation could be found within the District.
Even now there is complaint that we have
not sufficient room for a navy yard here,
and the training school Of the signal service
is on hills that although within the na-
tional domain created by the Constitution,
are yet in consequences Of a mistake of law,
held by the State of Virginia. The city Of
Washington is the District of Columbia.
Its destiny is to absorb within its limits all
the old ten miles square, and to show here
to the world a city of model schools, of
model workshops, surrounded by an open
country of model nurseries, of model or
chards and model farms of every character,
and exhibiting to the world in all the de-
partments of human requirement the last
and the most perfected result
Year: 1875

"THE North Carolina Constitutional Conven-
ton is under the control of the Democratic
party. We have but word of counsel: That
Convention will be closely watched by the
Radicals all through the North. They are
looking for capital for the Presidential cam
paign. Let them be disappointed"


Would such advice as this from the
Richmond Wing be necessary if there
were not among the delegates to the Con-
vention a number of hot-headed, reckless
believers in the doctrine of State Rights2
The fact that such an element exists in
duces the Wing to speak out in meeting
with words of warning and advice. The
check-reins must be drawn tightly and the
party LASH applied briskly in order to keep
these refractory spirits in the traces. For
.expediency's sake they must be made to
appear to be submissive to the changed
condition of affairs. 1t remains to be seen
how quietly they will yield to this kind Of
discipline
Year: 1875

Farther down the river they were not 80
successful. 1t is charged that our people
prefer to patronize watering places farther
from home. This is not exactly true. 1t
is merely question of superior attractions
and accommodations. Whenever we make
our river watering places attractive and
popular, whenever those in charge of them
will give their guests comfortable eccom-
modations and food properly cooked and
decently served, ou people will patronize
them, and patronize them well. But it
must be admitted that our river resorts
have sadly run down of late years. One
gave you enough to eat such as it was, but
it was so badly cooked and badly served
that you turned from it in disgust. Another
set an ordinarily good table, but insisted
that you must sleep in room with three
Others, Maryland fashion, and in beds made
of terrapin's backs. You were sure of
sore bones of a morning, if nothing else.
The people Of lower Maryland like these
beds, say they are healthy, if they do at
times have fnusty odor. But their guests
are not inclined to agree with them, and
very naturally go where things are elmore
to their tastes.


The quicker reform is worked in this
river resort the better it will be for all con-
cerned. We have Point Lookout within
eight hours run from Washington, one of
the most delightful locations for resort in
summer to be found in the country. Ma
ture has done everything for it, man very
little. With an unsurpassed sea view or
beach stretching along both sides Of it that
could with care and a very small amount
of labor be kept in excellent condition, and
free always from undsrtow or dangerous
holes, with breezes continually blowing
across the Point making surf on one side
and smooth water on the other-all that
it needed to make it well-patronized,
first class resort is some one who under
stands his business and has money enough
to put the place in proper order. We
live in an age of progress, and hotel-keep-
ing has felt the spirit of it quite as much as
any other business. Our friends down in
Maryland will find this out one of these
days.
Year: 1875

"THE war between the States" is what
the Louisville Courier 10 grnGl calls it now.
This is sound Democratic doctrine based
upon the heresy that we are not nation,
but simply a lot of independent State,
huddled together to make show on the
Year: 1875

CAN ANY ONE doubt, now that the Ohio
and Pennsylvania Democracy and the
Honorable" JEFF Davis haYe pronounced
in favor Of soft money, that the next
national convention of that party will do
the same2
Year: 1875

An enterprising undertaken of Cincinnati,
who has been in consultation with a medium,
is busily engaged in constructing a mammoth
coffin to bury the Rag Baby in on the 10th day
of October,
Year: 1875

By the subterfuge of beets and rutabagas
JEFF. Davis is slowly insinuating himself into
general politics, and should the Centennial
gush gain vigor during the next decade of
months, the possibilities are that this man, the
being above all others who should be expelled
from the political arena, will be brought forth
as the standard-bearer of the Democratic ex-
Confederate military ring for the Presidency of
the United States.