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A BRAVE LADY. MUNICIPAL. PESTILENCE. DARK DOINGS. 4 O'CLOCK EDITION CQVT HOUSE.

Pleotlng ol the Committee on the Bullialnff Coal, Boiler Repair ana Carpet Cleanlnv Prtpoal A Dan. greroua Chimney. Supervisor Clark, Quimby, Von Siolen, Curran and Oootos, of tho Court Homo Oommlttes, hold i meeting to day. HAYHEM. A Woman's Thumb Mansrlea in a Tenement noose Bow, William Fritz, whose residenoe it at No.

234 Union avenue, was hold to day by JuBtloe Guck, for the action of tho Grand Jury upon a charge of mayhem, ho having been accused of biting and mangling tho left thumb of Mrs. Betsy Howell, on Saturday. Both parties liva in tho samo house, and the troublo between them was about the conduct of Mrs. Howell's children, two of whom had beon playing and wero aomewhat noisy in tho hallway of tuo houso. The accused took it upon hlmaetf to administer punishment with a strap, and was taken to task by the woman with whom ho then quarreled.

As stated by Frltx she becomo vory much oxcited, and was gesticulating rather wildly with ber handa in cloee proximity to his face, at which juncture Mr. HowoU appeared upon tho scene. Tho biting could not occurred, acoordlng to Frltx statement, had not Mr. HowoU taken a hand In the dispute. Fritz endeavored to convinco Juattco Gnck that as Mrs.

HoweU JABBED AT HI8 FACE, her thumb nonetratod his mouth, at which Juncture her husband struck him under tho chin, causing his teeth to close on tho tho same as a mousetrap would act. Opposed to this was tho evidence of tho man and wife, who testified that Fritz solzed upon the thumb and was struok by Mr. Howell thereafter. The magistrate thought tho evidence sufficiently conclusive to warrant tbe disposition accorded the case, particularly as it is feared that Mrs. Howell may loso tho injured member of necessity.

THE SOHPLTey OABB. motion for Alimony ansa Counsel Fees. The cose' of Caroline Scholton against Charles Schnlton was np this morning In tho City Court, Speoial Term, before Judge MoOue, on a motion for alimony and counsel fees. General I. S.

Cstiln appeared for the plaintiff, and Colonel B. T. Wood for tha defendant. The case appeared In tha Eagle a week go. Tho action Is brought for dlvoroo on tbo ground of infidelity.

The husband and wife' lived In Prussia, and separated tn 1868. He came to this country with a woman named Anna Belter, ind has lived with her over (lneo. In July the wife came over to this oountry and began proceedings for dlvoroo. Thero aro four children, aU boys, the youngest being about 17. Tho plaintiff's counsel claimed that the husband's business waa worth $1,600 per year, and that ho owned property worth $13,000, upon whioh Is a mortgage of $6,000.

The husband put in in defense a long affidavit, from whioh It appears that at tho time of the soparation the parties to the suit lived at Cologne, where he had a fancy drv goods store, well stocked, and worth $3,000. He alleges that his wife condnoted herself In such a way that they could not live together peaceably. She would eoll goods for less than cost and keep the pro, oeeds. Finally, tho husband says, they agreed to separate, She consented to bis coming to Amorica. and to bis bringing the woman Anna Belter with him He settled on his wife the store and its business, and left the children with her.

Ho came to this country and began business, and frequently sont bis wife mosey, from $10 to $50 at a time, and finally, hi 1870, sent the money to have the children brought to this oountry, As to bis bringing the woman Belter with him, he swears It was talked over In the family in Germany before hs left for this seuntry, and that it was agreed upon that he should bring her. As to his property and business, he says ho la employed by others In the printing of felt skirts. They are only busy about four months in the year, and this season It has not been profitable. He states that his debts amount to about $7,000, and that he Is not worth $1,000 ovor and above his debts. He swears ho Is unable to pay any alimony or to raise the money for that purpose.

Counsel also claimed that under the agreement made in Cologne, the wife oould not recover In the German courts. Husband and wife are over 50 years old, and one of the sons Is married. Ono or two of the boys Uve with tbe father, and another supports the mother. An effort has boon made to settle the ease, and counsel for the defense alleged that tho wife was ready to settle It for $1,000, Tho Court took the papers. ASSUMPTION DAT.

A Qreat Festival In tbe Catuolle Churcbes. To day the Roman Catholio Church celebrates one of its chief festivals, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Into Heaven by Divine power. Though the ohurch haa never doalarod the Assumption to be a dogma which the faithful should accept under the penalty of excommunication no dovont Catholio questions lta truth. The tradition has floated down tho ages from the apostolic period and has always been fondly cherished. Whatever may bo men's opinion concerning ita claiming to bo considered a hlstorlo fact, whether they say It actually occurred or Is a mere figment of a anatlo loyalty to MAry on the part of tho Catholics, it is agreed that faith in Its truth bas survived the wreck of ages and has been acoepted wherever the believer bends the knoo before tho altar of Catholiolty.

According to tha story which has reoelvod the sanction of ages, when Mary broathed hor last tho followers of Christ who oluatered around the deathbed reverentially bore tho Inanimate body to the tomb prepared for It. Later on the disciples were again attracted to the hollowod spot in order to show other evidences of their affection and venoration to Mary, but the mourners were startled, as they approached the sopulchre, by a most brUUant light infused through tho atmosphore. Miraculous music was heard and the surroundings were bathed by an unBtsen power in celestial influences llko those whioh ocourrod when Christ on the mountain was transfigured and gave to His Apostles a glimpse of the Heaven that awaited them. Then the slab which covered Mary'B tomb was thrown back by tho same lnvieiblo force, and the occupant that was dead waa soen to move heavenward. On bonded knees tbe faithful behold the magnificent vision.

When bowllderment passed oway, tho devout followers approaoh the tomb, and discovered that the body ol thoir venerated queen bad been removed and in ita plaoo sweet scented roses had bocn Bcattored. This is substantially the tradition tho church has oolobratod with all tho ro aplendant resources of her ritual, for noarly eighteen hundred years. Yesterday, being the vigU of the foaat, was observed as a solemn fast by CathoUcs. From an early hour this morning they thronged tbe ohurohes to assist at the holy sacrifice of tho moss. In many instances a solemn high mass was celobrated at 9:30, with the usual accompaniments ol the choir and organ.

SENT BACK. Thomas Darcy, a boy who escaped from the Catholio Protectory, was arrested last ovonlug and sent back there. Shall It be Systematically Cultivated The Issue Between the New York Garbage Men and the Sings Conuty Officials in Court To day. Judge Donohuo, in the Supremo Court Chambers, New York, this morning, hoard the argument in tbo matter of the application of tbe New York authorities for a perpetual Injunction restraining Shore Inspeotor Cornelius Ferguoson from Interfering with and obstructing tho dumping of tho garbage scows from Now York. Tho Shore Inspector claims that tha scows are passed through the Narrows without a permit from him, which Is contrary to law, and that they ore dumpsd at such a timo when the carcasses and offenslvo and putrid material floated to the shore.

Tho Shore Inspector was represented legally by Mr. John H. Bergen, and the City of New York by Mr. 0. F.

McLean. Mr. C. F. McLean, counsel to the New York Police Board, first read the complaint against the Shore Inspector, on whioh it Is sought to base the injunction.

Ha asked that the Injunction granted by Judge West brook, be continued. Mr. John H. Bergen, for Shore Inspector Ferguoson, read a number of affidavits, abstracts of whioh follow: OOBNILIUS FEBQDESON's AFFIDAVIT states that be is Shore Inspector of the oountles of New York. Kings, Queens, Westohester and Biehmond.

As such inspector he has had during the present Summer a numoer of men under hia employ whose duty It Is to patrol the beach of Kings County fronting on tho waters of New York Bay and the ocean from the Brooklyn city lino to tbo East end of Coney Island, and to bury all dead animals, animal matter, found therein, and make reports to him. Their reports ahow that they have burled almost dally largo numbers or dead animals and quantities of animal matter found on the beach, and he himself had found daily large numbers of dead dogs, cats and rats, and great quantities of garbage, refuse, rotten fruit and vegetables, and offensive articles of almost overy concelvablo nature. He has Boon the garbage scows from Now York dump matter In the bay at tho end of the ebb or first of the flood tide, and that the said matter was carried upon tho beach. Deponent held an Interview with tho New York Police Authorities but oould get no satisfaction from them. If, as it is claimed that the garbage must bo rapidly removed and dumped in order to preserve the health of the City of New York, It is also necessary that it should be properly dumped in order to PBESEBVE TEE HEALTH of the people of Kings County.

Deponent narrates the facts of the arrest of the crow on the tugboat and says tho arrests wore mada tn the waters and within the Jurisdiction of Kings County, and not upon the high eaaa. He personally Inspected the matter dumped Dy the bsjOwb and found It was moBt offensive and emitted an intolerable stenoh; that in the interval succeeding tho arrest of the tugboat captain, and before the dumping was resumed, the beach waa clear of offensive matter, but as soon as dumping waa again begun, the dead animala and offensive matter began to come ashore again. Petor Byrnes, ashore cleaner, makes affidavit that ho has found as many as FIFTY DEAD ANIMALS on the beach in one day. Ho was with the party that boarded the scowb. The stench was very offonslro.

He found eleven dead oats, ono dead dog, three dead rata and two dead ohiokens, and did not examine one hundredth part of tho material dumped. Peter H. Gates, Andrew Clarke, Bernard Kelly and John H. McBride, of Fort Hamilton, sustain the affidavits in regard to the character of tho material dumped, Mr. McBride says that during tho time tho garbage scows were etoppod from dumping tho beach was clear.

Before and after that the number of dead animals washed ashore haa been fearful. Wm. Herker, of Bay Bidge, who has charge of the beach from the city lino to the Government dock at Fort Hamilton, Bwoars that ho finds on an average from thirty five to forty dead animals a day. Sometimes he has found as high as sixty, beside largo quantities of garbage, decayed fruit, etc The nuisance was abated while tho garbage scows were not dumping. ANDREW B.

OULVEB, President of the Prospect Park and Coney Island Ball road, swoara that he has seen boatB dumping olose to Coney Island beach, that tho dumping took place at such a time that tho material was floated ashore that the prevailing winds at Coney Island during tho Sum mor ara southerly and blow right on shore that the stench from the dumped matter ia intolerable, and does groat Injury to tho business of thoso who live upon the beach and is detrimental to health thst tho Islsnd is a Summer reeort for thousands of residents of New York and Brooklyn and the Kings County towns, and that ho has known of bathers being compellod to loave the water on account of the stonob from the dumping matter that one of the main attractions of tho Island is tho bathing, and that the rendering ot the water unfit to batho in is a causo of BEBIOUS LOSS AND INJUBT to the hotel koepers and those wbo make a living on the beach; that on Juno 21, in company with Quarantine Commissioners Steers. AUen C. Washington and John H. Bergen, ho sailed down from Fort Hamilton on a steam launoh and went down by Conoy Island and that ho found garbage scows lying about a fourth of a mile from tho beach, and most vile aud offonslve matter being dumped from thorn; that tho tide waa first flood and tho offonslve matter was carried right on shore Allan C. Washington and Quarantine Commissioner Steers corroborate tho above.

JOHN BEBGEN makes affidavit that on the 21th of June, 187S, he accompanied Andrew B. Culver, Allan C. Washington and Wm. L. B.

Steers in a steam launoh from Fort Hamilton down tho bay to find out what material the garbage boats were dumping; thst he saw on that day among the garbage and filthy and putrid material thrown overboard from the scows, under direction of tbo agents of the plaintiff dead cats and rata and at least one dead dog, that the whole mass of the material dumped over from tho scows was intermixed with rotten fruit and vegetables And the whole mass was OFFENSIVE AND DISOUSTTNG IN THE EITBEKB that part of it sunk to the bottom and a great maaa of It floatod on tho top of the water and stretched along for miles, and that tbe stenoh from it was Intolerable. At the time deponent saw It dumped the wator was on the flood tide and the putrid and disgusting mass was drifting with tho tide on to the shores of Kings County. Tho stuff was dumped not exceeding ono half mile from Coney Island beach. Deponent further states that many times both before and after tbe day named and down to aa late as Tuesday, August 8, he saw scows dumping this material within from one quarter to one half of a mile of the shore of Coney Inland. Large amounts of monoy havo been expendod In improvements along said shore, and unless this nuisance is abated It will destroy the value of property as well as the bathing on Conoy Islaud and tbo shore from thero to Fort Hamilton, All trouble can be avoidod and the nuisance abated, if the plaintiff's agents, tho police authorities having charge of this work, will comply with the law and OBTAIN PEEMIT8 FBOM THE SHOBE INSPEOTOB, and thon dump tho matorial in accordance with BUoh permits.

Deponent thinks the sum of $1,000,000 appropriated by the City of New York, for stroet cleaning purposes, is sufficient to get the work properly done. Affidavits are also made by Supervisor Gubner and Archibald Young, of New Utrecht, Thomas C. Abbott, proprietor of the Sea View HouBe at Coney Island, and David G. Snedlker dud John B. DeNyse, of Graresond, testifying to the offenslveness of the material dumped, and Dr.

8. Fleet Spelr testifies that It ia highly detrimental to tho health of tho poople of Brooklyn Mr. McLean said if the affidavits were true, and the Bhoro was in tho condition claimed, tho Sboro Inspector should be indicted for MISFEASANOK IN OFFICE, for neglecting bis duty. He road an affidavit from Captain Gunner, In chargo of tho Street Cleaning Bureau, stating that ho Is not allowed to receive any other material but ashes and garbage. Deponent has caused all foremen of gangs to seo that no dead animal Is picked up, and if there Is, the case Bhould be reported, and punishment would follow.

An affidavit of a cart man Btatod that his duty is to collect Btreot sweepings, ashes and garbage, and that be has been Instructed not to pick np dead animals, offal or putrid and offensive mattor. The affidavits of the Assistant Sanitary Inspectors say that it is their duty to see that no dead animals, offenslvo or putrid matter comes on tho scow. A boat trimmer's affidavit says that he bsw tbe contents of the material deUvered on the scows, and when any carrion or putrid and offensive matter appears In It it ia removed and disposed of acoordlng to law. The affidavits of sanitary inspectors were road to show that there was no offensive matter on tho scows. Mr.

McLean said he proposed to show how the dead animals of New York City were disposed of. Judge Donohue said it was not essential to the case. The view of the caso which the counsol should take was not whether the City of New York had right to dump their scows on that spot, but whether the State of New York could MAKE II A CBIMINAL OFFENSE. Mr. MoLoon clalmod that tho Shore Inspector bad no power to arrest without a warrant.

As to the power of tho Court to continue the injunction, counsel cited authorities. In the affidavits on the opposite side no one had Btated that tho scow belonged to the Police Department on their own knowledge, but of tholr information and belief. Mr, Bergen said this was the first time (hat an attempt had been made to restrain by injunction a District Attorney from prosecuting a criminal Indictment tn bis own county. Counsol road the law governing the Shore Inspector's duties, and Bald that the New York authorities had defied it by passing tho garbage scows through tho Narrows without first getting a permit. He claimed that the law was simply a police regulation for tho depositing of this material that it might not float on tho shore.

If tho Stato had a right to make such a regulation it had a right to state at what time these dumpings should be made, and the Shore Inspector's business waa to make out this timo. Judge Donohue said that the State of New York had no right to regulate In tho waters OUTSIDE OF THE STATE. The Shore Inspector could do nothing on the high seas. Mr. Bergon asked what preventod tbe State from regulation.

Judge Donohue replied that the Constitution did. Mr. Bergen aald he had had personal experience with this nuisance. He had seen and smellod It, and he considered it the grossest outrage that was ever perpetrated by one municipality on another, Tbe only objections the New York authorities moke when thoy ore applied to to abate the nuisance is that they haven't boats enough to take all tbo garbage down in time. He Insisted that they could comply with the law and yet keop within their appropriation.

He held that tho Shore Inspector bad a right to arrest, the Police to lend their assistance and the District Attorney to prosecute. Counsol said that there was not a slnglo affidavit on the other side that staled tbatthere was no dead animals or putrid matter on thedook, but they simply stated that If they wero there they were put there by Bomobody else, and they know nothing of it. They simply ssy that thoy were instructed not to receive such matter, but they do not say that It oould not be found in the dumpings. The affidavits of the defendant showed that this was taken THEOrOH THE NABBOWS WITHOUT A PEB.MIT from tho Shore Inspector, that it was dumped, that it contained animal and putrescent matter and that it floated ashore. He asked that the injunction might be dissolved.

Mr. McLean said if the injunction waa dissolved the agents of the Police Deportment could not discharge their duty, and be bogged hia Honor to oonaider this in making np bis decision. Tbe Court took tbe papers and reserved lta decision. WHAT GVHTHEB'8 DUMMY DID. Yesterday afternoon a horse attached to a light business wagon, belonging to G.

Cropper, of 1,814 Fulton street, took fright At Gunther's dummy, in Thirty sixth street, between Sixth and Sevontb avenues. The wagon upset and the driver, John Moody, and three ladles were thrown out. Fortunately, no one waa hurt and the wagon was not damaged. 1 SHABBY THICK. Some boys were bathing at the Wallabout Canal yesterday, and another boy, John Fitzgerald, tole some of their clothing.

Ho was arrested, and sent to the Bouse of Refuge by Justice Bilay. A Continuation of the War in Local Africa. Active Hostilities Resumed in the Fleet Street Mothodlst Church A Pierce Battle for the Possession of the Pulpit Won by tho Rev. Joremlah A Glimpse of tho Jubilee that Followed Curious Forms of Worship Tho Persecuted Pastor Consoled by His Female Body Guard with Gifts of Money, Fruit and Gingerbread. Legal Proceedings Threatened.

The war in local Africa between tho contending factions of tho Fleet street Church Is being continued with groat rigor, and tbe conflict Is about the only topic of Importance discussed in tho dusky church olrclos of this city. Tbo Rev. Jeremiah Murray stUl holds the fort with tho co oporation of hia feminine body guard and tho assistance of tho ohoaen few of tho "brethren" who adhere to his fortunes, although his standard is only successfully defondod from the assaults of his wicked and remorsoless one mies by tho utmost viglianoo, energy and patience on the part of the dovoted garrison. There is somothlng amazing In the comptaocney of tho Rov. Jeremiah, and the forbearance which ho exercises In his troatmont of his fooa is truly wonderful.

In years to come, whon Sunday Bchool oatoohlsms are revised, and the question is inserted, "Who was tho moat patient man tho name of Job will probably be expungod and that of tho Bov. Jeromlah substituted. Hia patience is most admirable and he appears to care very Uttle what affronts aro offered him by Mb antagonists; and when they Jocosely remark that he is "a liar," he receives tho expression In good humor, and smiles liko thoso of a happy child chaso each other across hia broad countenance. Ho la the same amid every embarrassment that environs him, and will undoubtedly oontlnuo In that mood until If such a misfortune should occur bis citadol Is stormed and carrlod by tho besiegers. The earlier phases of tbo contest aro familiar to tho public, and tho story of HOW BEV.

JEBEMIAn HELD THE FOBT will go down in history to future gonoratlons. Tbe preacher's position was sustained by the Supremo Court he was upheld and continued in his station by tho denominational conference, and for a time it looked as if tho little yellow woodon building at Fleet stroet and Hudson avonuo would ceaso to be the theatre of Bangulnary oonflicts, and that poace and harmony would bo restored. But tho war cloud soon roturned, and has sinco grown until it bas assumed most alarming proportions. Onco more the enemies of Jeromlah aro In battlo array, and tho captain of tho garrison has Issued vorbal orders that ho expects ovorybody to do bis or hor duty. Tho root of tho difficulty is tho determination of tho oxpelled Board of Trustees to continue to exorcise their functions, and gain control of the financial affairs of tho church, by which moans thoy proposo to slap the pecuniary supplies of tho preacher and In that way Btarro him into submission to tholr demands.

Tho leaders of thlB element are Daniel Williams, Thomas Wilson and Samuel Buchanan. Their last assault on tho fort wbb on last Sunday ovonlng, and although thoy rallied bravely, aud supported their oharge with volloys of epithets, they wore repulsod with sovsro loss. It appears that the purao of tho Rev. Jeremiah has foi some time past beou In an exceedingly eniaeiated condition, much like a model of a collapsod balloon. Tho loyal hoarte who hovo followed him in tho war decided to replenish it by a coUectlon.

THK LATEST BATTLE. Last Sunday ovening woe tho timo fixed upon fot tho gift, and a notice to that effect was circulated among tho peoplo. Thoy turned out in largo numbers, despito the oppresslvo condition of tho atmosphere, and when tho stalwart pastor climbed into his pine pulpit, shortly boforo eight o'clock, not leas than bIx hundred poopls were present. Both parties were fully represented; tho aupportora of each watched thoir opponents with glances of scorn and oxprosssons of a consciousness of thoir own superiority. "Brodron' Williams, Wilson and Buchanan sat in a cornor near tho platform, and anxiously awaitod an opportunity to open the ball.

Some hymns were sung, there was the UBUal prayer, and then tho Rov. Joremlah told his flock how nice it was to bo pationt under all earthly trials and how mock and forgiving they Bhonld bo toward thoso who in any way injured them. Tho three con splrators in tho cornor wiucod not at this reforonoe to them, but alternately distributed block looks between tbo proacber and bis body guard. Thoy wore soon afforded an opportunity to open their battorlos. When tho Bov.

Jeremiah had concluded bis sermon in a glowing peroration, Brother Hicks stopped to tho altar raU, and amid a death Uke silence announced that a collection would now be token up for tho long suffering pastor. A SCENE OF INTENSE OOMFU8ION ensuod. In the twinkUng of on eye tho conspiring trio in tho cornor wero on tholr feet, and, heodod by ox Brother Danlol WiUlams, they hurried to the front. "You can't do dot hero," ho ejaoulatod, as ho puUod up the alcoves of htB blue flannel roundabout. "It's no use you follahs talkin' any more about it.

We'so a gwlno to take charge of do collections, for wo'so do rightful ossifers ot de church." Following the oxampls of cx Brother Williams, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Buchanan each seized a basket and prepared to contest the right to take the collection with the stewards, Messrs. Htoks and Xomp, wbo were about passing down the aisles for the money. Then it was that the Bov.

Jeremiah arose in his might aud shaking his index digit at Williams, said, "He's got no right there; they aro illegal, and I warn you not to give them any money." If tho fire of logo could havo Bhone through Williams' ebony countenance it would havo beon observed that ho reddened with anger. Ho vaulted over tho altar rail and approached tho pulpit, from which tho Bov. Jeromlah beat A PBEOIPITATE RETBEAT, but soon after roturnod and stood noar tho saiaailegioiia lnvador. Williams yoilod at tho top of his voiao, "You lies you lies I Don't you talk to wo 'una about being Ulegal; what is you, yoursolf? Wo'so a gwlno to tako chargo of dls thing," and ho hold out tho basket. During this episode tho congregation arose to their foot, and It looked for a moment as if a gonoral skirmish would ensue.

Tho woakor sisters shrinked with terror, one woman fainted, and the pcttlcoatod body guard clutched their fans tightly and mado preparations to rush to the assistance of tholr lmporllled leador. A conflict was only averted by Steward Hicks cautioning all thoso who desired to give tho pastor anything to file up the aisle and as they passed him drop their monoy into tbe basket, which thoy did. Individuals in tho procession who opposod tho pastor doposttod thoir pennios and niokels in tho baskets held by tho ox trustees. No further dlsturbanco occurred during tho services, but after tho congregation disporsod many of the parties Ungered on tho sldowalks and "argufied" and "sputlfiod" until nearly midnight. THB FOBT LAST EVENING was tho sceuo of a jubUee, In consequence of tho safe passage of the garrison ovor tho perilous abyss which they crossed on tho previous day.

Iu tho lecturo room a gloomy apartment on tho ground bolow, gathered about fifty of the "siltern" and half a sooro of tho enjoyed tho usual class mooting, whioh thoy made on occasion of great importance. The exor oises wore led by Exhortor Kemp, a tall, very deep brunotto, who hod his hair carefully oUed and ported in the middle, and who displayed a snowy necktie and an upright collar. After a good deal of singing, which was done with a force that mado the very windows JlDglo, Brother Kemp, wbo wos cooling bimsolf, with a pink Battn fan that a sister bad tendered htm, suddenly arose and stopped toward tha Bov. Jeremiah's bodyguard, who ocoupled the seota In the centre of the apartments. He began to oxhort thorn In a low tone of voice, but as ho progressed ha raised it, and Increased tho volume, until ho roared so loudly that tho plastered ccUtng shook and the gas Jets flickered tho noise could novo boon hoard at loast half amUeawoy.

The exhortor worked himself np Into a porfect fronty, throwing his arms about in tho wildest manner, and shaking his head in evory direction. Suddenly he coascd, and tapping a 350 pound guards woman on tbo bead with his fan, ho ojaculatod, TALK TO DE LOBD." Tho sister arose and quickly began an assault on tha seat in front of hor with her two lists. As she did thlfl she shifted constantly from ono foot to tho othor, and rolloved horaelf attorthls fsshlon "I feels gooff tonight, bredren, I does. De Lord's been ataMn' to mo all day. I'so on do bcavculy road, and nobody ia a gwlno to stop mo, (or I'so a gwine straight upfto glory whon I dies, and I ain't got no timo to stop for item folks ss is always a quarroUu', and a flghtln and a poreeoutlh' of our dear father.

I'sa a tryln' to savo myself and here I goes In my Shinto, armor." Sho sst down with a twirl oi her eolleo frock and tho bodyguard shouted "amen 1" WhUo this was in progress another exhortor waa LABOBLNO WITH TOE "BBEDBEN." After ho hod addressed them at some longth ha singled only a little man as block aa Jot, and pointing to bun cried, "Talk to de Lord, brnddor." Tbe little man shot up from bis seat llko a rookot. Waving hia arms aloft he cried "I fool I'so spokon for. Thoro1 no uao talkin' about It any mo'. I'so safe enough now from all harm, and I feel neither fish, flosb, man, woman nor debbll. I'so trabolin' on to Jorlon and who can atop mof Do boat's; gwino to start over do ribbor, so all git aboard while doro's a chance loft.

I'ao got my shield boforo me and I'se aU right." When he sat down this waa sung by all my I wonder, my I I wonder, my I I wondor, If I'so a gwlno home. Glory, glory, hallelujah, I'so a gwine home." The brethren and Bisters related tholr experience vorv vociferously, and as thrco or four wero on their I feet at tho samo time they raised a groat rackot, whUo not a few of thorn marched about emphasizing their remarks by the most ludicrous gosturos. But they wero all very earnest. and their evident sincerity mora than counteracted tho unpleasant effects ot their rude Bnd emotional behavior on tbe observer. THE BEV.

JEBEMIAH IN HIS STUDY. The Rev. Jeremiah paasod tho evening in his study, at tho rear of the lecture room where these services took place. As each member of tha.body guard entered the class meeting thoy callod to pbv their resoects to the persecuted, and noarly all gave him a gift of money. An Eaqus reporter saw the Shepherd seated between two of the comeUeat of the omoaona.

His face wore a happy look, aa he conversed with the attractive detaenmont of bis guards. In ono hand bo held a big piece of gingerbread and In the other a rosy cheeked applo, Alternately threatening them with annihilation by tremendous bites. He informed the writer that be had placed his case in the hands of hta counsel, and that if the Dersecutlon was more tban ho oould bear ho would no longer submit to it. Bnt i said ho, oa ho prepared to resume his attack on tho gingorureea, "i want to treat everyDouy m'i and don't want to do Anybody any harm. I remember that the Saviour woo persecuted and I try to bo pationt In my afflictions." And when tho reporter loft him no was munching his applo and gingerbread, and bluabing beneath the admiring glancea of the good looking tactunont of his cmolo body guard.

DIED. Hem, stead, L. I. rr rrrnzn naiVKBll'PT CY NOTICES. urn IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON of Auanst, A.

D. 1876, a warrant in bank. against the estate of WILLIAM n. VRkUJ" New Lots" in th Counu of Kings and Stato of U.Kuhnn adindmd a bonkrunt on his own iwftltion lliat the payment ot any debU and delivery of oj Expert, belonging; to auoh bankrupt to him, or for Uti i uao. Sndtlie transfer ot any property by him.

are forbidden by few "bat a meeting; of the creditors of th. said bankrupt, to prove their debta and to ohocae ono or more aaalguees of hia utau, will ba hold at a Court of Bankruptoi. to ba holden at the United States Court House, ooroor of Mop tajrua and Clinton streeU, BrooMjn, N. before D. Wlnalow, ReglaUr.

on the 4th dav of fseowmbet. A. D. 1876, at luo'olook A. M.

S. aWW.j.J U. B. Marshal, al Mossonaor, Uaatem Diautei tuUM ol Hew Koto, The Disgraceful Building Job. An Outrage Perpetrated br a Pack of Partisans, with "Honest John French" at Their Head, on the Architects of the City Two Members of the Building Committee Wash Their Hands of the Iniquity and QiTe Notice that The Will Hot Act Again with the Committee Cfrll Service Matters Letters from the Controller and the Corporation Counsel.

Messrs. Mumford and Ditmars, having boon selected as the architects for tho new municipal building, Alderman French says that the work will be commenced as soon as possible, and rapidly prosecuted. The selection ol these architects (thoro was no plan designated) has created considerable feeling among their professional brethren and also among politicians and others about the HalL It was given out at the start that this was not to be made a party matter, and consequently Mayor Sohroe dor announced when he removed the first shovelful of earth on the site adjoining the Court House, that the erection of tho building was to bo "one of the moat bonest Jobs ever put up In the City of Brooklyn." It toon became, however, a strictly party matter, and Aldorman French admitted the fact to day. The question involved waa not one of plan but of man. Architect Morrill said so more than a month ago and Architect Morrill was right.

Sevoral of the most promlnont architects of tbo country, wbo examined the plana while they wero on exhibition In the Common Council Chamber, pronounced those submitted by Mr. Arthur Crooks as deoidedly the beat; but Mr. Crooks is a Democrat, and It became evident a fortnight or more sinco that ho stood no show whatover. The Democrats supported him merely because bis plan was the beet, and they adhered to him. There waa a report In circulation yesterday that thsy would QO FOB MDNDELL If a sufficient number of dlssatiafied Republicans could be round to combine with thorn but no such movement appears to have been made.

Aldorman Hill, of the Twenty fifth Ward, entered Mrlndoll in the raoe, and, In view ot all his loud talk, it was thonght that ha would stick to him; but at the last moment Hill failed to atiok. The tact is that Hill, who is a Bepublioan, was whipped in; He had to do tho same his Republican colleagues did vote for whom bo was told to vote. His action haa boon aeverely crltldBod, not only by tho Domocratio Aldermen, but by the frlendB of Mundoll. Tho Democrats think that ho onght to havo stood by him. Aldorman Sterling, of the Seoond Ward, a Democrat, met Hill at tho City Hall this morning, and characterized him aa a traitor.

Hill laughed, but he didn't like it all. "I wouldn't be In yonr plaoe for a thousand dollars," added Sterling; "you oan TAKE MOBS WATEB than thero la In the East River from Hell Gate to the Battery. You were the man who entered Mundoll, and yon went straight back on him because you were told to do so. I understand it vory well Tho man at tho other end of the hall (meaning the Mayor) and 'Honest' John French made yon do It." A BBEAK IN THE COMMITTEE, Aldormon Frenoh, Fisher and Williams (aU Republicans), of tho Aldermanio Speoial Committee, mot at half past 12 o'olock this afternoon in tho Common Counoil Chambor. Mr.

Ditmara met with them. Tho object of the meeting was to confer with tha architects, with the view of obtaining their ideas as to a plan In order that harmony might be socurod. Alderman MurthB, of tho Ninth Ward, one of tho Democratio membors of the Committee, shortly afterward appeared, and stated that ho intended to resign from tho Committoe. It had boon rumorod about tho Hall during tho morning that ho Intended to pursue auoh a course and tho Republican Committeemen did not appear to bo much Burprisod. Mr.

Murtha said I attended this moetlng for tho purpose of notifying yon that at tho noxt mooting of the Common Council I Intond to resign as a member of this Committee. My reason for so doing la that the Common Council, by tholr aollon yesterday, simply so loctod two individual arohiteots to superintend tho erection of tho building, without designating any plan, and in ordor to BE CONSISTENT with my previous action in voting invariably for the plan which I deemod best for the interests of the city, I cannot, now that tbo Common Oonncll has failed to spoolfy any plan this Committee should acoopt, consent to remain a minority on the Committee, with tho probability that the majority may patch up tho present plans which I would deom defective and not for tho beat Interests ot tho olty. If I remained on the Committee, though I might voto against the plan, I would Btlll oonsldcr that I must assume responsibility. Therefore, I deslro to go upon rooord in tnts matter." Mr. Ditmars was undorstood to say that he hoped Mr, Murtha was not personally offended.

Mr. Murtha replied that be was not. He then retired. Tho Republicans had a brief prlvato conference with Mr. Ditmars, and then adjourned.

Mr. Mumford was unable to bo present. ANOTHEB DEMOCRAT WITHDRAWS. Alderman Jonnlson, of tha Twenty fourth Ward, tho other Domocratio member of the Speoial Committee, was at tho Hall to day, and said that ho did not Intend to meet with the Committee again. He was not ptessntat tho meeting of the Board yesterday.

He was 'ont out of town on Saturday, when tha first notices of the meeting were Issued, and did not know that a meeting was to be hold. It is tho Intention of tho Committee to appoint a person to superintend the erection of tho new building, and the appointment would probably hare been made to day had not Alderman Fisher discovered that the Committoo would first have to obtain authority from tho Board. Ex Fire Commissioner Phraner will probably rocelvo tho appointment, CIVIL 8EBVIOE REFOEM. Late yesterday afternoon Mr. A.

H. Osborn, Chairman of tho Democratic Crusading Committee, called at the Eopartmont of Fire and Buidlngs for tho purpose of Inquiring whether or not there wore any Republicans employed thoro. Mr. Mclaughlin was tho only Commissioner present, and statod that thoro wero no Republicans employed beyond thoso who might be among the firemen. Mr.

Osborn inquired whotber Mr. Thomas Whitford, the inspector of kerosene, waa not a Democrat. Mr. MoLaughlln replied that Mr. Whitford always voted tho Domocratio ticket, with one exception.

He voted for Jakoy Worth on personal grounds only. Mr. Worth was his friend. In support of the ftSBortlon of Whltford'a Democtatlc proolivitles, Mr. McLaughlin said that on last election day, Whitford stood at the pollB and peddled Democratic tiokots.

THE OOBPOBATION COUNSEL EXPLAINS. Mr. Osborn haa rocoived the following letter from Corporation Counsol DeWitt OrrioB or OonpoBATiOK Codkbsl, Cut Havl, Brooklyn, August It, 1870. DKAn Stu The substance of what I stated to the gentlomon who waited upon mo, on the eubjoct of the politics of the appointees in my department, was, that as to tho assistant attorneys and counselors at law in my Department, they wero appointed mainly with reference to their skill and capacity as lawyers in tho particular lino of practico they had to purauo la the discharge of their duties, and that considering the experience they had acquired, I thought it would be detrimental to the pnblio interests to remove either of them merely for differing with mo politically; but as to positions not requiring special professional skill and experience, 1 thought tha claims of the party at whoso hands tho Head of the Department had been elected should bo paramount The Influence sought to be drawn by unfriond ly parties from tho remarks, to the effcot that I implied that skill and capacity could not be found in the Democratic party, and only positions of manual labor should go to tnem, is aosuraiy raise. My two leading assistant attorneys and counselors aro Democrats, and apart from myBolf, I surely designed no aspersion upon them.

1 writo this in reply to yours of tho 14th because I assume it covers the ideas to which I am indebted for the reception of that communication. Vory truly yours, William C. DeWitt. To Thos. Carroll.

P. S. I return herewith report corrected, so as to conform to what I said, or Intended to say. W. C.

DeW. LETTEB FBOM THE CONTBOLLEB. The following has been received from tho Controller DErAiiiMT.NT or Finance, CottTBOixsn's Office,) City Hall, Bbooeltn, August 11, 1876. A. II.

Osborn, Esq. Dear Bib i I with to say, in addition to what I have already said, that Mr. Rich, the bond clerk in my office, is not a politician In any sense He 1b not known by or to tbo leaders of cither party. Ho is aunply a careful, painstaking clerk in ohargo of an Important department, and performs bla duties, which aro very intricate, directly under my own eyes. I remain, youra truly, S.

S. Powell, i Mr. Osborn also roocived a letter from Registrar of Arrears Whitney, making Borne alight corrections in 1 tho sub Committee's statoment of their interview with him week before last. The sub Committee will report to the Executive Committoe this evonlng, and tho latter will adopt aTeport for presentation to the General Committoe at a later hour. Mr.

Osborn will draw up tho roport. He etated at noon to day, that he had not yet begun work upon It' THE CITY TBEASCBY. City Treasurer Cunningham this morning issued the following statoment OrricB City Tbkasodeb, August 12, 187S. Balance on band August) Received since Total Deposited Warrants oald Total Deposited Brooklyn Bank Cltr Bank Loiur Island Bank First National Bank. Mechanics' Bank Nassau Bsnk Tru.c Company Fulton Bank Mochanfos' and Traders' Manufacturers' National Commeroial Bank Atlantic Bank 281,857.39 C139.606.IO 840,135.41 89,789.77 37,689.16 63.Ul.SS 68,925.

88 SS.703.63 16,312.61 7,826.90 87,081.80 18.S5L07 86,025.61 1139,635.10 HENRY CLI8E ASSOCIATION. Tho above named organization, whose membership comprises a large nnmber of influential gentlemen of the Twenty fifth Ward, hold their picnic yesterday afternoon and evening at Oechler's Atlantic Avenue Park, Every arrangement had been madeto facilitate the enjoyment of tho guests, a very largo number of whom attended. The Association bos been In existence about a year and all its entertalnmenta havo boon first class. It was designed, however, to make the pionlo a decided aucoess, and In this purpose tho officers and members succeeded to a degree that eotisflod everybody. Among those present wero the following Aldorman Hill, Supervisor Van Cott, Hon.

Ludwig Somler, Dr. Sydnoy, Counselor Parmontor, Henry A. Gerhardt and wife, E. Lott and lady, Philip Sullivan and wife, Henry AdAms, M. J.

AUen and lady, Jamet Gill and lady, James MoGroarty and IAdy, Mr. A. J. O'Brien and wife, Thomas Bran and lady, Wm. Flnley and lady, George W.

Meekea and lady, Chsrles Faron and lady, Alexander Guise and wife, Andrew Andum and lady, John Gerhardt and wife, Bernard Brondle, Captain Kaiser, Sergeant Campbell, Peter Cook, Charles Brochen, John Conner, and others. "as devoted to dancing, which was in ESKKJ the hour appointed for refreshments, provided under tho POeTf or' thlVpfe and the committee AqUT. arc President, Henry Front t7' Lott Treasurer, August A Burglar Baffled by the Wife of a Promineut Physioian. The Housebreaker Interrupted in His Search for Plunder and Driven Array. Where a Berolver waa Utilized to Good Purpose An Exciting Episode on Washington Avenue.

That fashionable section of the, city known as the Hill, embraced in the Fourth and Ninth Police Precinots, has of late years afforded a prontaoio neia or operations for tho burglarious fraternity, owing to the great amount of wealth there oonoentratod, and not withstanding tbo vigilance of the police many daring robberies and several atrocious Assaults have boon committed. An attempt of this nature was made recently at the residence of a prominent physioian, which, but for the remarkable presence of mind and great Amount of genuine courage displayed by the lady of the house, might have resulted In murdor, and certainly would havo ended In the theft of a vast deal of valuablo property. Tho haroino of tho exciting episode referred to is the wife of Dr. Charles H. Terry, of No.

60 Washington avenue. Mrs. Terry is a lady of fine, commanding appearance, is weU known In social and church circles, and Is prominently Identified with number of charitable works. She is a great favorite among all her many acquaintances. Dr.

Torry's residence, THE SCENE OF THE ENOOUNTEB, is a magnificent brown stone structure, with splendid grounds, situated on tho thoroughfare named, near Fulton street, ono of tho most attractive and aristocratic sites in the city. The burglary and subsequent developments occurred last Friday evening, Just at dork. It appears that Mrs. Terry's four children have been absent in the oountry during the Summer, but she preferred to remain at home with her husband. A few days ago tho servsnt girl was granted a few days' vacation, and also repaired to the rural districts, leaving the physician and his lady alone In the house.

Dr. Terry was ont making calls on" bis patients Friday evonlng, as usual, while hie wifo busied hersoli with some embroidery In her apirtmants on the seoond door of the elegantly furnished house. The atmosphere was warm, and in order to gain the vantages of a fresh draught of air, the lady had the doors leading from her sitting and sleeping rooms into the ball, wide open. A few minutes before seven o'clock she waa startled by A NOISE DOWN STAIB9, and after listening Intently for a moment, she concluded that there might be a thief In the house. Her first impression was to olose and lock the doors, which she did.

She then looked about for some means of defense, and recollecting that her husband's revolver, svhand some silver plated Smith 3c Wesson seven Bhooter, was hi the drawer of her bureau, she secured It and placed it In ber pockot. As she was about to open tbo door for a further examination of the premises, tho door bell rang and a gentleman friend called. Mrs. Terry thought she might havo mado a mistake about the noise she had heard, but while her friend was in the parlor she took an opportunity to remove her solid silver from the dining room sideboard to ber own apartment. After a few minutes' chat the gentleman went away, and Mrs.

Terry, feeling reassured, again went up to her slttingroom. She had hardly taken up her work whon sho beard heavy footfall, followed by the noise of tbe stairs creaking. DRAVE AS A LIONESS, she hastenod Into the hall with tho revolver in hor hand. On the lower part of the stairway stood a short, thickset man, with a sandy mustache. He wore a black silk cap and in his hand he carried a bar of iron which looked like a Jimmy.

The lady and the housebreaker looked at each other a moment, and then the man made a movomont as if he wonld ascend the stairs. "Where are yon going asked Mrs. Terry. "I'm going up those stairs," replied the fellow with an oath. Mrs.

Terry quickly pointed tho revolver at him, and as her eye glanced along tbo glittering barrel, aha said come another step and I'll SHOOT TOD." The burglar sworo a frightful ostb, bnt ho stood stiU, and after a moment's hesitation, retreated into the street. An alarm was at once raised by Mrs. Terry, who pursued tho thief to tho front door, bnt he succeeded In effecting his escape. An examination of the premises disolosed the fact that he had effected an entrance by breaking into the roar ceUar. He had quite a collection of silver plated ware plied up on the kltohen table in readiness for ro movaL The occurrence created considerable excitement in the neighborhood, and the people thereaboute are looking to tholr door and window fastenings.

WASHINGTON. The Closing Hours of Congress. The Curtain About to Drop The Presidont and His Cabinet Waitingr for the Transformation Scene Business To day. WASHTsroxoir, August 16. The Army Headquarters yesterday, considered doubtful tho report brought to the Crow Camp by a Sioux squaw, that a terrible battle had taken plaoe between Goneral Crook and the Sioux Indians, and that the latter had been almost annihilated.

General Sherman said this morning that he has a similar roport from another diroctlon. It was brought to the Bed Cloud Agency and sent to him from "Therefore." he says, "there seems to bo more substance In the squaw's story than at first was considered probable." Information has been received here that Rev. P. Smith, President of the Howard University, and late Commissioner ot Indian Affairs, died at Aggrea, on the coast of Africa, during tbe lattor part of June. Tbo President and all the members of the Cabinet are at the Capitol this afternoon, occupying the President's room in the Sonata wing.

He bos to day signed the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Appropriation blU and the Indian Appropriation bill. All the regular annual appropriations have now been approved. Tho Secretary of the Treasury received to day a letter from the acting Secretary of tbe Navy, containing $100 contributed by the German Government through their minister resident, to bo paid five seamen of the U. S. steamer Juniata, for their services in taking Into port tho German merchant vessel Avanoo, in distress.

The son of Speaker Kerr telegraphs from Bock Alum Springs, this afternoon "Father Is failing very fast. Wo expect tho worst every moment." The Senate proceeded to dispose of a nnmber of pension cases on tho calendar, and then went Into executive aesalon. The President, with his Cabinet and Private Secretaries, are at tho Capitol, expecting to remain until Congress adjourns, whioh is confidently expected somo time during the afternoon. Tbo House refused to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill increasing tho number of cavalry men, and a Committee of Conference is appointed. Ellison, tho engineer of the Capitol, is exonerated by the Committee appointed to examine into the chargea of incotnpotenoy.

Tbe Senate bos confirmed the nomination of OLAPP FOB PUBLIC PBINTEB, and are engaged in considering a number of now nominations of an unimportant character, chiofly as related to the Diplomatic Service as effected by tho reductions in the Appropriation bill. shameful; assault. Two Tounsr Fellows aire tno Proprietor of the Eastern District Park a Black Eye Bench Warrant Issued for tnelr Arrest. An outrageous assault, committed by two young fellows on Mr. James J.

McCormack. a well known and pbilanthroplo gentleman of the Eastern District, yeaterday afternoon, has created considerable excitement. Mr. McCormack la the gentleman who has built a park on South Second street, at a cost of $26,000, for the bonefit of tho public That a man who has dono so much for the district should be assaulted on a public street In the afternoon aroused the indignation of tho many pooplo whose children profit so largely by his generosity. But it would seem that even pnblio benefactors are not aaf from violence.

Mr. McCormack was going along North Second street when some person bailed him from behind. Turning round he recognized a young man who had formerly been in his employment named Olmsted. Some time last Fall Olmsted was sot to work, with numerous others, In McCormack's roller skate factory. Last May the new structure ercctod as a factory on North Becond street was partially completed and Mr.

McCormack moved Borne ol the Implements intofjt. As business is always dull with him In Bummer time, he discharged several of his hands, among them being Olmsted, whom ho charged with some irregularity. Efforts to have him reinstated were made by hia friends, bnt without success. This, no doubt, Incensed yonng Olmsted, and he must have been watching for an opportunity to COMMIT THE ASSAULT. After Btopplng Mr.

McCormack he appUed to bim Insulting epithets, Mr. McCormsck told Olmsted to go way when the latter mado an attempt to strike him. Mr. McCormack parried the blow with an umbrella. Olmsted quickly whistled for assistance and in response a young fellow named Patrick Benhan appeared and the two renewed the attempt to beat bim.

They suc ceded in striking him several blows before Mr. S. T. Bennett camo along and endeavored to drive them away. He succeeded In doing so but not before Mr.

McCormack had received A BLOW ON THB NOSE whioh caused the blood to flow and slightly discolored tho eyes. The presence of several citixens who rushed to the place caused the young fellows to beat a hasty retreat. A bench warrant has to day been Issued for the arrest of the assailants wbo will doubtless be In custody before to morrow morning. KEBOSKKE LAMP EXPLOSION. This morning at two o'clock, a kerosene lamp exploded In tha apartments occupied by Ernest Frelman on the Jsecond floor of tbe dwelling No.

103 Ten Eyck Btreot, setting flre to the curtains and otlcr contents of the room. Tha flomaa were extinguished speedily, and the loss involved will not exceed $360 on furniture and building. Andrew Miller la the owner of the house and Is Insured In the WUUtmsborgh City Company. Frelman holds a polloy for $000 in the Far ragut Insuraaoa Oampany, TUESDAY EVENING. AUGUST 15, 1878.

ENGLAND. Parliament Prorogued To day. Tho (Juccn's Speech Read by the Lord High Chancellor from the Throno Tho Extra dition Question BUd the Turkish Troubles iho Thifr Tnntas. LOKDOH, AUgUSt 15. Parliament was prorogued at two o'clock this afternoon by Itoyal Commission.

Tho following is tho Uuuen's speech read from tho throno by tho Lord High Chancellor: Mr I.onos and Gontlemen I an happy to bo able to toloaso you from your attclidsnco upon i My flatlous WUD all loreigu of nll.l I lOOK forward confl dently to tho maintenance of tbo good understanding which now prevails. The efforts which In common with other Powers, I have mado to bring about a sottleuieut of the differences unfortu nsiclr oilsting botween tho Porto and Its Christian subjects In Bosnia and Herzegovina havo been hitherto unsuccessful. Tho conflict begun In thrco provinces lias bocn oxtendod Into Bervta and Montenegro. Should a favorablo opportunity present itsolf, I shall be ready in concert with my allies to offer my good offices for tho purposo of mediation between the contending parties, bearing In mind alike the duties imposed upon mo by treaty obligations and thoso which orlso from tho considerations of humanity and policy. EXTRADITION.

Difference has arisen botwoen my Government and that of the United States aa to tho propor construction ot an artido in tho treaty of tho 9th of August. 1843, which relates to tho mutual surrendor of persons accused of certain offences. The Inconvonlenccs to both countries which would follow a cessalon of tho practico of oxtrauitlouare groat and obvious and I entertain the hopo that a now arrangement will soon bo arrived at by which tho matter will bo placed on a satisfactory fooling. I am dcuply thankful that my dear son, the rniNCE OP WALES, nas returned in good hoalth from a lengthened journoy in India. His presonco In that part of my dominions has oiven occasion for tho expression of feelings of loyalty and dovolion to the throne which I highly value Iu pursuance of tho power conforred upon wo I have by proclamation assumed the tttlo of Empress of India.

In making, as regards India, tills addition to tho ancloDt stylo of my crown, I have desired to record on ttrs occasion tho peculiar interest to me and tho earnest solicitude which I feci for tho happiness of my Io MruVt'tlwl pesco and order will bo re established in til" Malay Peninsula, and thnt the rulers of tho nativo Stales will cheerfully accept the recommendations and assistance of my ofuccrs lor the bettor government of their territories. The. viiit to this country of tho President of the Or anyo Fres States has resulted In a satisfactory settlement of tho long controveray which has exlstod with rett rutiee to the Province of Grlqualaud, and an important aavauco has thusbecu made toward thut friond fy and cordial co operation ol neighboring States which is essential to the Interests ot South Africa. Tho coufoieuce in regard to Africau affairs, in regard to which papers havo ain ady been laid boforo yoa, is now bitting iu Londou, aud cannot fill! to contribute largely to the rcttlemeut of various and important nutrition ()i nth moii ot the Bouse of Cimmons, I than you forth. L1EF.UAL SUPPLIES have v.

led for th.i public service. An additional lav was nuuired to rtlaeo lay army and navy upon a pr footing ellieleucy, aud the check which hud given to the advance of revenue by tho coinpara tr of trade, compelled me to propone an in v.vse of 1 'Wre. to acknowledge tho readiness with which von have lvsnoml'il to mat appeal, and at the saruo tii.ie usure von that no ellort shall be wanting to keop the expenditure of the country within tho bounilB of lly AMI IlVNTl.EMFH Tho set which you pa i.cl for the omendiucut of tho law relating to iner rli.nl shipping will, 1 trust, promote) tho safety of our and seamen, wilhotli imp iwiig unnecessary re Blr'ctiviiij upon the eiuiduct of ti service iu the pros peiiiy of which our national interests in so inauy ways are involved. The measure mafcing a further provision rospecting th" elementary education of the country, is ono of fireat importance, and will complete a work on which uoeci sshivo Parliaments for many years havo been on ya jed, by securing the due atteUiUneo at Bchoil, of children for whose bcnellt the means and inaohlnery of education havo been so largely snppllod. I have observed ith much satisfaction the arrange meidfl which you ivo made for maintaining and increasing the clncioncy of a tribunal of ultimate ajipoal for the Uuit.d Kingdom, by which at tho same time tho Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and tho intermediate.

Court of Appeals will ba improved and strengthened. I anticipate tho best results from tho act providing safeguards against painful ojpprimculs upon living animal. I regret that a pressure of othor business has prevented tho completion of your labors upon several nieaMires of much importance. Amoug these are bills reiatiug to tho Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, to the administration of prisons and to tho law affecting maritime contracts. 1 trust, however, the attention which you havo given to these questions during tho past sepsiou may facilitate their settlement in the right.

In bidding you faro well, 1 pray the blessing of Providence may rcstjon your recent labors and accompany you in the dlschirgo ot all your duties. Saratoga nnces. Saratoga, August 15. Tho weather is hot and oppresslvo to day, but the crowd on tho stand is equal to tho preceding day. Tho first raca three quartors of a miio dash for all aces has six starters.

Tho knowing ones think Long staff's Fnobooter is so certain to win that pool soiling Is dull. Pools are selling at $1 30 to $200 on Frcobooter aaaiust HO to $100 on the field, which contains Courier, Madtfo, Cyril, Inspiration and Daywood colt. After a fair Btart, Courier loading Madge slightly, Freebooter in the rear, thoy went off at a rattling paeo. Freebooter swung into tho atrotch, leading slightly; Inspiration and Madge were well up, however, and raced the favorite hard up the stretch. Madge finally got ahead In front at the finish, Freebooter second, Inspiration third.

Time, 1:10 Iu tho second race a free handicap for all ages, distance ono and three fourths miles McDaniol starts Vigil, thrco years, carrying 100 and Big Sandy, four years, 103 DosneH's Invoice, four years old, carries 104 Hitchcock's Galway. six years old, carries 110 Bctbuno'a BurgoD, five years old, carries Reed's Gay Friar, four years old, carries 102 lbs. Big Sandy and VigU aro tho favontCB. The Flag fell to a fair start, Burgoo aud Gray Friar lightly in advance. Vigil went from tho rear plaoo to Ihe front tho etrctch and passed tho end of tho three quarter mile, yoked with Iuvoico and Galway well side by side, tureo lengths behind.

On tho back strotch of the last milo, Burgoo moved from tho rear so as to take tho lead from vigil at tho bead of the Btrotch, and all came on at a rattling pace, first ono and then another loading; finally Burgoo Bhook off the others and won by a clear length, Galway second, Vigil two lengths in the rear. Time 3:07,. Tho third race Is for a purse of J500 for all aaes. Dis tanco ono mile anil one eigbtb beaten maidens allowod even pounds. Thoro are four ontries for this race, on which pools aro selling as lollows Ms, 86M J400 Wottlo 39 Bhadamanthui S75 215 Nadiio 120 SO Tho flag toll to a very fine start.

May D. took a slight lead in paBsing tho atand, but Madge soou went to the front and cut out tho running, Rhadamanthua In tho rear guard until the head of the stretch, when all trained for the front. Madge kept the load until noar tho finish, when Ilhadamanthus came up outside and won by a head, May D. second, Madgo third. Time, In the hurdle race Resolute was first, Eclso second and Stanford third.

tVagncr'f, Entertainment. Bavuruth, August 15. The performance of Lilgfried" at tho Wagner Mu Biral festival has boon postponed until to morrow on aceount of the indisposition of Uorr Batz, who is suffering from hoarseness. Teleernplilc Brevities. Several stores were burned on Sunday at Qulncy, Fla.

John II. Geo was killed while blowing up a building. Samuel McBridc, the defaulting treasurer of tho 2'ncblo (Colorado), School District, has made rcalitu tion of $5,500 stolen money. The Quebec Kino Asso iation openod its meeting today at Point St. CharleB Ranges.

A destructive storm occurred on Saturday at Stafford Ville, Canada, Tidings of the passage of the Hawaiian Treaty by the Scnato were received with satisfaction at San Francises. Henry Lowther, Earl of I.insdale, is dead. The 'w Jersey Rubber factory at New Brunswick and four or live adjacent buildings, were destroyed by flre. this morning. Three hundred and fifty hands were thrown out of employment.

Loss. $300,000. The Indians report that in Custer's tight thoy wore forty to one. Fifty thousand dollars' worth of bonds, stolen from E. 1).

Bullock in Jackssn, by burglars last July, was recovered at Clayton yestordif. Ono of the thieves vas arrested. Wenlher Probabilities. WABniNOTON, D. AUgUSt 15.

In the Eastern and Middle States falling baromoter, warmer southeast to southwest winds, Increasing cloudiness aud frequent thundor storms, succeoded to night Dj rising barometer, winds shifting to north crly aud deoidedly lower ternporalurc. HECOBD OF THE THERMOMETER. Tho foil living is the record or tho thermoanoter, ai kept at the Brooklyn Dailv Eacle ofllco: A. 76 I 10 A. 85 4 A.

76 12 89 '1 5' "4 2 P. A. UOi a p. S3 Averaotemtioratureto 83M Average temporal urv inns day la'st'year 71i PAVh AND CLNX1NUHA5I. Xlio Latest Development Boeruiu Plate Cane.

til the Detective Curran, of the First Vrecinct, was informed this morning that Ollvor Anderson, the barkeeper in Papo's saloon, corner of Boerum place aud Atlantic avonuo, where the affray occurred on Biturday night, waa about to leive tho city, and so, under advice, ho arrostod him, and ho was then placed under bonds for his appearance whon wante 1. Tho amount was $500. the sureties to Justify in double lbs amount. As lato as half past two o'clock be had uot beou able taj get bondsmen. Pape waa better this morning, and waa able to sit up, while Cunningham bad also Improved a great deal, no Is undor the immediato care of Dr.

J. H. K. Smith of the City Hospital, aud from present sppoarances both men will bo able to bo out in a couple of weeks. Young, Cunningham bears an exceptionally good character, and according to all accounts tno naraeeper waa gtvanj tn blame In clubbing Cunningham.

This man Ander on is said to be a very hasty fellow, and has on more than one occasion, clubbod poople within an inoh of their lives for very slight cause. It waa allegod that the club be used was loadod with lead, but Detective Curran got the weapon and found that this waa not tho faot, although tho club is a very heavy one, and any one using bla strength with it could smash man's skull In. There Is no doubt but that Anderson meant to run away, for Curran found another barkeeper thoro this morning. Officer Reed Is till on guard over Cunningham, but it is thonght that JPix will not press the charge against him. Drs.

8nlve ly and Wunderlioh are still in attandauoe on Pape. It in deolded to advorttse for sou "Vm tS renalr the masonry StaSSSTSSoL Mr Vertta? tho Janitor, was instructed to solicit proposals. THK OOUBT HOUSE OOTMNKt has boon condemned aa dangerous and Inadequate to draft for tho furnaces In tha baso i it ik. 1iaa awn iauii! (Mrtba mnA hrxrrt its 'weak spot. It 1b ald thatapueh of 'the hand I makes a poreeptible vibration.

If thhi bo so, un der the preainro or a violent storm ins cnimney might topple ovor on tho Court House and do considerable damage. And if tho tumbling down, occurred during a session of the Court or meotlngof tho Board of Supervisor, loss of life would bo inevitable. Edembers of the Commlttco wero of opinion that tho chimney waa inclining outward more and more overy day, and consequently more liable to fall. Tho contract for i new ohimnoy, 10 feet higher and 12 lnohos wider at tho baaa than tho dimensions of tho present ono, was awarded to John O'Rourko, In the sum of $900. The Couimlttoo then sdjonrnod.

A HORROR. Another Long Island Atrocity. A Girl Nino Years of Age Stranded and Stabbed to Death After Hating Been OtberrTise Brutally Outraged. Special to tho Eaglo. Vallii Stream, L.

August 15. At six o'clock this morning, tho dead body of a little girl was found in a wood between Valley Stream and Foster's Meadow. The man who found the corrse was not ablo to Identify it, but IU appearance ao terrified him that ho hastened to Foster's Meadow and notified Constable Feton. In a few mlnutea a woman: appeared at Faton's inquiring for her missing daughter, nine years old, who, ehe said, was named Narcrata Bowers. These throe persons prooeodod to the woodB, and on the way were intercepted by your correspondent, who had learned of it at Valley Stream, and started on foot for tho woods.

Wearrlvod atthospot in a quarter of an hour, and a horrtblo spectacle thoro piescnted itself. Tho child had boon brutally ravished. Part of hor bonnet was stuffed in her mouth, no doubt to aup press hor outcries. A cotton belt whioh Bho had worri about her waist, was tied tightly around bar throat and caused strangulation. In her left ear was blood and the skin bad been piorced.

Evidently tho blade of a knife had been run deop luto the ear. Altogether It was a MOST APPALLING SPEOTAOLH, The victim lacked a month of being niuo years old, Hor MOTIIEB. 13 LYING UN00N80I0U3 on tho ground close to the corpse. Tho remains will bo taken to Foatei'a Meadow. Coroner flicks has been sent for.

VariouB thoories aro advanced in explanation of the murdor. Somo boliovo that tho child was ENTICED INTO THE WOODS by some of the roughs who visit Rockaway, but this is not hardly probablo, as beyond the mero ravishing they would not be incliuod to further violonco, especially murder. Tho more probablo theory is that the outrago waa perpetrated by ono or more persons who knew the child aud tho locality, and after committing tho outrage, feared the consoquencos when the child would mako tho facta kuown aud roveal their names. That it was a PREMEDITATED MUBDEB there is no question, olse why the stab wound In the ear Thero is only conjocturo aa to tho persons who por petrsted the outrage. Tho constablo suspocts ono puctlcular party, and ho may bo apprehended to day.

Later Particular. Mrs. Bowers has revived sufficiently to relate the particulars of tho child's disappearance. At nine o'clock last evening a person dressed In fe malo apparel cslled at her house, and inquired tho way to a certain person's house, the road to which lod through this identical wood. Mrs.

Bowers oould not mako the Individual understand, as several roads convergod In different directions, and she permitted tho child to go with tho stranger to show hor tho proper road to take. Sho did not return, and tho family kept up a search for her all night. Tho murdered child was very precocious and largely developed lor her years. Arrext of ttie Supposed ITCurdoror. A man named Michael Collins has been arrested on suspicion.

Collins is a farmer living in tho vicinity. He has been at Bowers' house several times and made very free with the murdered girt. It waa Mrs. Hoffman whom tho girl conducted to the wood, Collins was seen near thoro at the time. Latent.

There is a now theory of the murder of the Bowers child. Th woman who calloi at the house last nt jht was tho wifa of a man who worked for Bowers on his farm. Sho desired to seo her husband, whom, it scomB, tho Bowers family had kept from living with her, and the little girl was sent to show tho woman whore her husband was at work. Tho woman is oharged with having committed tho murder for revongo. Sho has disappeared.

BAD 11018. Two of the canton Street Gang Got Into an Altercation, and One Is Painfully Stabbed. Of lato crowd of young boys have been in tho habit of congregating about tho corner of Canton street and FlilBhing aveuuo, and have, by their disorderly conduct, becomo a sourco of great annoyance to tho residents in tho vicinity. LaBt night their skylarking culminated in the stabbing of ono of their number, upon whom four painful, but not dangerous wounds were Inflicted. It appears that at about half past eloven o'clock las night Wm.

McNamara, aged sixteen, and Joseph Gan cy, aged fifteen, both residing in Canton stroet, near Flushing auonue, who are leaders of different factions, became engaged In an altercation and they agreed to fight it out. While thoy wero doing their best to get away with each other, Borne unknown person banded Ganley an open penknire. With It he stabbed MoNamara four timos, twico in tho side and twice in tho hip. MoNa mara's cries frightened tho gang, who dis porsod, and McNamara waa carried home. No report of tho affray waa made to tho police and this morning McNamara's father appeared before Justice Riley and made a complaint against Gauloy.

who was afterward arrostod by Dotective Price, of the Fourth Precinct. Ho waa brought before Justice Riley, and committed for examination. MoNamara's wounds aro not dangerous. COMPANY II, T1HKTEENTH REGIMENT. Action Regarding the Death of Rulof S.

Van Clef. A special meeting of Company Thirteenth Regiment N. G. 8. N.

was held at tho Armory in Hanson place, last evening, to take action regarding the rccont decease of Bulei 8. Van Cleof, who waa tho father of Captain John S. VanCleef, ox captain of tho Company. Thero was a general attendance of offlcora and of the rank and file. Resolutions of respoct to the memory of Mr.

Van Cleef and of condolenco and sympathy for tho family and friends wero unanimously adopted. THE IlllIDGE. Yesterday afternoon tho socond half of tho wiro working ropo wbb raised Into position, alongside of the othor, and mado fast on tho dock on the New York side. Tho onds will not bo taken up to the anchorage for several days, as tho top of the structure has to be first cleared and mado ready, and the largo sheaves around which the rope is to run erected, but meanwhile the other department of the work of getting ready for tho temporary cables will go on as briskly as ever. About Saturday a wiro rope one aud one eighth of an inch la diameter, which la callod a carrier ropo, will be laid over tho towers, In the same way as the ropes laid yesterday.

Tho work yesterday to a spectator seemed a very simple and easy operation, but it was one of the most Bkillful and adroit bits ol engineering skill ever displayed about the work. Every move waa calculated beforehand with exactnoBs, and tho programmo of oparation definitely carried out. Tho elevation of tho bond of tho two ropes Is 80 foot below the top of tho tower, or about opposite the sp.ingof the archos. To day the removal of tho stono from the yard at Red Hook Point will bogln. It will be stored in tho yard at tho foot of tho Brooklyn tower, and bo much rent saved.

THE I'RIHAKIKS. The Republican primaries to elect delegates to tho Assembly Conventions, where tho delegates to tho State Convontlons will bo chosen, will be held this evening, and tho prospects for a brisk fight againBt the Custom House interest aro very promising. In tho Third Ward a determined stand will bo made by the Independents, who havo nominated tho following ticket Luclan Knapp, John B. Richardson, Henry E. Townsend, Arthur Iu Duryea and udson A.

Lewis. This represents tho younger olomont of the ward, and they have strong hopes of success. THE GS1PIKE CLOU. Last evening the Democratic Campaign Club of tho Nineteenth Ward had a mooting at Winter's Hall, corner of Harrison avenue and BarUott street. The attendanoe waa light, 4 the proceedings corre BDondlnalv brief.

Mr. Jmn. Mr Jaoob ar4aber officiated a. Secwur, a rvmTi! tfle on.procurlng a banner reported that It aDly be roady in a week. In connection wm, motion t0 adjourn It waa resolved to hold meetings of th.

nit. overy week hereafter on Mondays. wa.V lwi 1 nn Til .1 lOU.IO 1I1UHWAYHET. Joseph Scaff, of 95 Williams street, a little boy sged 8 years, was sont to a grocery store by his mother, with a fifty oent silver piece. On his way ho waa met by two bad boys named Patrick Dwyor nd George Lennox, aged respectively 10 and 11 years, and these two, observing the fifty cent place in Joseph's band, fell upon him and yanked tt away from him and spent It.

Officer Holran, of the Eleventh Proctnct, arrested thorn and they will have to answer before Justice Riley. BIGAMY. The Charge A.gai.nst Mlrs. Garvey. Her Canadian Husband Tells His Story and She Justifies Herself by Mentioning a Report that He Died Some Years Ago of Delirinm Tremens.

Before Jnstioo Thomas M. Eiley, this morning, Mrs. Margaret Bowe Garvey was oxamined on a oharge of bigamy, the facta of which wore published in Saturday's Eagle. It BoemB that on that morning Daniel Bowe callod upon hta Honor and mado a statoment of the facts in the caso. He Bald that in 1863 ho becamo aoquolntod with Morgarot, and in 1865 married her In Montreal.

Hero thoy Uved in comparative happiness, two children being tho result of the union. He finally had reason to suspect hor faithfulness to him, as hor conduct toward him had undergone a marked change. She finally left him, and, after an absence of a year and a half, returned and begged plteously for forgiveness. Her penitence seemed two great to be insincere, and ho received her again into his house. Tho next day, as he allegod, she loft, with thoir only child, Martin, the first, a girl, having died two months after her first disappearance.

He hoard nothing of her until a few weeks ago, when he learned that she bad remarriod and had moved to Brooklyn. He waa at the timo living on a farm with hia brother, at Homo, New York, but ho determined to rind her and ascertain the truth of tbe rumor. He came to this city early last week and learned that Margaret waa living at No. 187 Classon aveuuo, was married to a man named Garvey, and was KEEPING A GBOCEBT STOBE AND BOABDING HOUSE. He came there, introduced himself to tho astonished woman, and after her refusing to go with him ho came to Justlco Bitey for tho purposo of gotting advice in tbe matter.

Justice Itiloy immodiatoly told him to swear out a complaint for bigamy. Ho did so, and Mrs. Bowo and Garvey were arrested. Sho teUs a different story. Sho says that she was married to Bowo eloven years ago, and a short time after tho ceremony she discovered that ho was a misorsble, dissipated, drunken fellow, who abUBod her and refused to support tho two children which wore subsequently born.

Sho bore with patience his conduct, until finally he camo home one night beastly drunk, and took all her clothing and also that of her children. Ho loft and wont to livo with his father, leaving her and tho children In a destitute and atarving condition. She went to work and saved sufficient money to pay hor way to Brooklyn, where Borne friends wore living. After coming hero sho wont to work as a servant, and afterwards took a little houso in Classon avenue, whero aho oponed a boarding house, and where sho becamo acquainted with Garvey, who was ono of her boarders. Thon she loarnod through a friend named Maggie Mahor, that Bowe bad died of delirium tromons in St.

Catharine's Hospital, Montreal. A Bhort timo afterword QABVEY FBOPOSED MABBIAQE, and she accepted. Tho bans wore pubUcly announced, and on the 3rd day of March, 1871, they wore married by tho Rev. Fathor Taffo. Sho bollovod that Bowo was dead until bo, llko Banquo's ghost, appeored to put an end to hor happiness.

This morning Assistant District Attorney Snell appeared for the peoplo, Counselor John U. Shorter represented Bowe, and Counsolor Anthony Barrett conducted Mrs. Gorvey's dofenae. THE EXAMINATION was vory briof and was as follows Daniel Bowo testified: I reaido in Onoida Connty, State of New York; I know the dofondant, sho is my I was married to her on the fourth day of March, 1802, in Montreal, Canada, and two children were tbo result of themarrlage; the girl Is dead and the bay is living. Tho certificate of marriago wbb at this point put in evldonce.

James Garvey, the seoond husband, testified thst he resided at No. 187 Classon avonuo; that ho was married to tho defendant on tho third day of March, 1871, by the Rev, Father Taffo; two children aro the result of tho marriago; I was living with my wife at the time of the arrest. Tbo prlsinor, Mrs. Garvoy, next testified that she resides at 187 CiasBon avenue; sho knew the witness Bowo and was marrledtohiin in 1863, in Canada; ho camo home one night in a gross state of intoxication and took all the clothing bolonging to herself and children, and wont to live with his father; after ho left she lived about flf teon days in Canada; Bowo did nof furnish her with any money, cither for her support or tho Bup port of her children; she heard nothing further from Dim, and in 1805 sho left Canada and camo to Brooklyn, where she commenced work as a servant; sho kept up a correspondence with friends In Canada, and a woman named Maggio Mahor imformod hor of hor husband 's DEATH FBOM DELIRIUM TBKMENS in St. Catharine's Hospital, in Montreal I honostly believed that he was dead.

Mr. Barrett moved that the complaint be dismissed and the prisonor discharged, on the ground that more than five yoars hod elapsed Blnoo tho partlos bad heard of or seon each othor, and tho law provided that when such was the cose the parties committed no orimo in remarrying. He denounced Bowe in tho strongest terms, and he sold that he had evidently come to Brooklyn for the purpose of lovying blackmail upon tho prisoner. An evidence of the accused's sincerity waa found in tho faot of her public marriage with Garvey, whom he could have Uved in criminal intercourse with, if ahe bad known that Bowo was allvo. Justice Rlloy denied the motion, and held Mrs.

Garvey to await the action of the Grand Jury. EIGHTEENTH WABD REPUBLICANS. The Eighteenth Word Hayes and "Wheeler Hoymakers, mot last night at tho hoadquarters In De voe atreot, noar OUvo, Francis S. WilUams presiding, and Jamos Bonne recording. An Exocutive and a Finance Committee wore filled by the Chairman, those on that first named being Messrs.

F. Madden, J. Bonne, and M. KeUy; and on tho latter Messrs. Lincoln, Do Mar, and Roberts.

An off or, forwarded by Mr. Samuel L. Carlisle, now of Nowburgh, N. informing tbe Club that the gun of the lato Carlislo Battery was at the Club's disposal, was acceptod, and a vote of thanks psssed in recognition. Tho Chairman then Introduced in tho order given, Messrs.

Ocorgo Wren, Jesse F. Madden, Amaziah Weasels, and Samuel Cavorloy, each of whom briefly addressed the assemblage. Mr. Wren and Mr. Madden, In particular, drew comparisons unfavorable of courso to the DeciQcraoy as between that and tho BcpubUcan party, thoir chief argument being that tho reform promised by tho former bad already boon socurod by ihelr own oarty.

After a few closing remarks by tho Chairman, the meeting adjourned. RUSAWAT. A horse attaohod to a light business wagon, owned by B. F. Whipple, of 260 Court Btreet, ran away yesterday afternoon, corner of Hamilton aronue and Bush street.

It went through Court to Garnet! stroot, and thoro colUdod with Ernest A. Hintze's bakor's wsgon snd smashed tho shaft, damaging it about $5. John LedghUl, the driver, was thrown from tho wagon, but oacaped Injury. The horse was caught by Offloor Mulligan, of tho Eleventh Precinct. MONEY BARKET.

Wall Sibekt, August 153 P. M. Among tho sales between calls and at the second board were Central Pacific, 1st, 109Jf Western Pacific, Union Pacific, 1st, 105XalO5 ditto Sinking Fund, 95Xa95X; Ohio Missouri Sinking Fund, M. Northwest gold bonds 10.40's reglstored 110; Morris Efsix 98fa9X i Adams Express 14; Land and Petroleum 113 0's of 1181. 11X C7's coupon 19 B's of 1831, coupon 116tf Currency 0's, 138.

The Assistant Treasurer paid up to noon $53,000 on amount of interest, $1,000 for bonds and $3,000 silver. Gold fcU to 111 early In tho aftornoon and moved thereafter between this price and 111 5 10. Tho cablo reports silver bars in London ocarco at 61 pence per ounce. This wUl stimulate tho export of California bars. Between calla stocks feU off a roction, and tho greatest decline was in Ohio, which begins to feel the strike on the road.

Early in tho seoond board tho St. Pauls moved up sharply followed by Rock Island, which sold at tho hlghost point of the week. Tho coal carriers were strong all day. 8:15 P.M. Gold closed steady, stocks wero strong, and monoy loaned at per cent.

Tbo following table shows the course of the gold and stock markets for this day: 3:45 P. M. sr. M. Hlfftiest.

Lowest. Oloalna. Ooenioa. Gold. tllfi N.

Oon. A llj Harlem Erie 13Ji Union Paclflo 64 LakoHhore. Mirf Wabaan 3 DeL.Laoa. A 96 Nortnwestern MM Northwestern 64). ilu; 111K 105! lusv; is tax 3 95 Mi 107 Eg 24 1B, 63'' 3 95 MH 1P0 21 7UV Kii 713 64fcf 1 93 39 61 kt to: 31i'.

71S ws fssi 12 73 34 hock isiano li'S 8L Paui 3IS 7U St. Paul oref erred Ohio and Mississippi. Naw Jersey Hannibal and St Joe. Western Union Pacific Mall Panama IB 61! UH is" MIohlaaa 2tf 43 The following table shows the bid quotations for Gov ernment bonds at the respective calls: First Seoond calL 119 130 U6H HIS Third call. MH 130 115'i III lit II9W HUH Ul IS1 110 1W 1M con II.

R. (Pa. last, registered. U. 8.

ffa. 1SSI, ootTDon 120! U. a. a'a, uui, ooupon U. S.5 U6; U.

6 SO a. IB, coupon U64 U. S. 5 10's, 1865, n. registered.

iMV. D.S.6 n. 111'. U. S.

Mu'. lS7, resuiorea. Ii9'i 8. 6 40's. 1B37.

coupon ilW U. 8. MO'a, IMS, 131 V. B. MO's, 1868, ooupon 131 U.S.lO 116 U.B,1040's, coupon 11W in i 117 li9i tsi Ul tia U.B,OBTr07t OUMm, A.

C. BUSH. A. Well Known Brooklyn Sporting Man Divorced. His Present Position as Clerk of the Centennial Baptist Church and the Con Torsion that Preceded the Taking of that Position Unpleasantly Brought Into Prominence.

In the Eaole of last evening there appeared the following announcement: DivoncED. Bush An absolute deoree of diroree waa granted by tho Supreme Court, Kings County, August 7, 1876, in favor of Maria Antoinette Bush against Allan C. Bush. Cause, adultery. Tbe parties interested in this decreo have long been known in tho fashionable clroles of Brooklyn.

The lady 1b about twonty flve years of age, highly acoom pllshod and handsome. Hor maiden name was Maria Antoinette Cole, her fathor being a gentleman of ample moans, wbo died a few years ago from tho effects of an aeddont while getting off a car. He left a large fortune among his children, of whom there were several. The lady just divorced is residing with her relatives, who livo in affluence, on Dein street and New York avonuo. Allan C.

Bush was born In this city, about thirty two yoars ago. His parents resided on Clinton avenue, and wero of the highest respectability. Their son received a Bberal education, and dorotod hinisolf to mercantile pursuits. Ho waa at ono time a member of, or in some way closely connected with tho firm of Kidd, Pierce stockbrokers, of Wall street. He appeared to have abundant means, and lived in high style.

He early developed a very ample taste lor display, and grew Into AN ACCOMPLISHED SPORTING MAM. His flno appearance, attractive manners and free handed liberality won for him many friends, and no man was more popular among base ball players, yachtsmen, bllliardlBts and such like, than Al. Bush. Many anecdotes aro extant respecting Mr. Bush's doings in the relations Just named.

He believed bimsolf to possess a most admirable talent as a base baU pitcher, and was wont to gather a company of young fellows and adjourn with them to the ground for a day's sport. It la rolatod that on one occasion, having treated them to all that they required by way of refreshment after tho labors of the field, bo Insisted on each of them carrying horns a wicker covored bottlo of cognac in his pookot, as souvenir of the day. Mr. Buah was at one time owner of the yaoht Kottle and made bimsolf remarkable by publishing a challenge to BaU her against any craft which waa fairly her match. After the challenge had stood for a long time it was acceptod, and Al.

Bush won the race. Tho loser neglected to plank down tho money and Al. sued him. The esse never came to trial and it is supposed that it was settled. Mr.

Bush also owned ono or two fast horses and maintained a fair roputatlon as a Judge and handler of horse flesh. He was Captain In tbo Thirteenth Begl ment and at that time. DISPLAYED MUCH MtLTTABY ABDOB. It was his oustom to collect a brass band of fine proportions and abilities and serenade the leading members of the military profession in Brooklyn. On one occasion he Blgnalized some anniversary by tkfete cham pctre at tho resldonco of bis wife's parents, on Now York avenue and Dean stroet.

It was a magnificent affair, and brought Captain Bush great glory. Ho was at one time Major of tho Fifty sixth, and subsequently Major of the Forty seventh Regiment, In all his military relations ho sustained a creditablo tone, and was generally looked upon as a modol for aspirants to martial fame. A short time ago he dissp peaied from tho city, and it was reported that he had gone to New OrleanB. A story wss in circulation, how over, that bis absence, waa attributable to another cause. The elopement of a young lady from a boarding school was spoken of.

An Indignant father PURSUING THE SEDUCES Or HIS CHILD was referred to. A terrible scone in whioh an old and broken hearted man entreated, implored and urged by menaces his daughter's destroyer to marry his victim, waa depleted. A cool headed, accomplished scoundrel, soothing the outraged father's grief with fair promises, was described. And then the sequel, with the declaration, "I am already married," and the withering cornea and awful invectives of fathor and child waa narrated. After that there was a blank, and the girl's destroyer disappeared.

Tbo suit for absolute dlvoroe was begun In tho Supremo Court of this county, by Colonel E. T. Wood, for the plaintiff. Tho allegations contained in the complaint ore of a shamof ul and damning nature, especially when the youth, Ttrtue.accompliahmenU and aaso olaUons of the wife so grossly wronged ore taken into consideration. It is a'legod that in October, 1871, Major Allan O.

Bush was guilty of marital Infidelity with A YOUNQ LADY NAMED ANNA BICH, at No. lil West Twenty sixth street, New York. It is further alleged that Major Bush repeated the offense with the same yonng lady in the month of August, 1872, at the La Tourette House, Bergen Point, New Jersey. Another allegation is presented of the same nature, with the same person, at the New York Hotel, Pleasure Boy, Now Jersey. And, finally, the complaint sets forth that the defendant again committed adultery with Anna Rich, on board his yacht, the Nettio on the 10th of October, 1873.

No answer was put in. Tho case went to a referee, who duly rooommended a divorce in favor of the plaintiff, and tbe decree was granted on tho 7th instant. After perusing ail this sad social history, ft will be pleasant for tbooo who read tbe Eaols to know that Mijor Allan C. Bush has EXPERIENCED A CHANGE OF HEART. Ho has sot religion.

He is converted. Ho no longer sails yachts for a wager, plays base ball for glory, or drives a fast horso for notoriety. Ho sings Moody and Sankcy's hymns instead of serenading high toned military dignitaries. He wrestles with sin and Satan instead ot the baso ball. He helps to man tbo gospel ship instead of sailing yachts to win a bet.

He is an altered man, and no longer seeks distinction as a lover of the fair. Ho 1b Clerk of tho Contennlal Church, and "romark able for hia piety and bis regular subscriptions to the Tract Society." A JUST VERDICT. Justice Ittlcy Disposes of One of tbe Jackson Hollow Gang, Hugh Coriboy testified before the Coroner's Jury, in thoinqnest on the body of Officer Scott, against James McCann, wbo is one of tbe Jackson Hollow gang, and is held as one of the accessor! oa to the murder of the officer. Conboy's testimony was very damaging to McCann, and the friends of the latter, at a meeting in a liquor store, determined to lay Conboy out for what he had done. On last Wednesday overling Patrick McFaddsn, who was deputixed to do the "laying ont," met Conboy, and charged him with having given away the boys.

A denial of brought about a fisticuff encounter, In which McFadden got very much the worst of It. Finding himself defeated, ho went before Justice Riley and had Conboy arrested on a charge of assault and battery. On learning the full facts of the esse this morning, Justice Biloy not only found McFadden, the complainant, guilty of assault, but caused him to pay a fine of $20 and put him nnder $600 to keep tbe peace for one year. McFadden was very much surprised, MAX HOLLnKIHMt'S SPECULATION. The case of Patrick Mnlhearn against Max Hollbeimer, relating to an exchange of land in February last, on which tho plaintiff has based an action for conspiracy on the part of tbe defendant and Edward Schmidt and August Fischer, to defraud him, was: under investigation to day before Justice Gock.

Mr. Mnlhearn owned eight lots at Montrose, N. and through the offices of Schmidt and Fischer, real estate agents, be agreed to an exchange of the property far two lots of ground at Laurel Hill, L. I. The plaintiff endeavors to show that be insisted upon having a warranty deed from Hallhelmer, Instead ot whioh and contrary to promise he received a defective tax title, as Alleged.

It was on that condition the bargain was consummated and deeds were passed, up to which tins Schmidt and Fischer hod arranged oil the preliminary details. On being cross examined, Mr. Mnlhearn testified that he did not Intend to swear as he bod in his Affidavit regarding tbe value of his land, and that he told his counsel not to name any Bam. Mr. Mnlhearn admitted that Mr.

Hallhelmer offered to trade back if he was paid the expense he had lnourred. The examination was still pending at an boar too late to reach a conclusion for to dAy'B Issue. Alfred Bauer fell in Frost street last night and dialoeatod his left ankle, for the treatment of whioh be was taken to the Olty Hospital. DRS. DIFFER.

In Doubt as to Whether a Man Has Been Poisoned. They are Confident that He Must Die bnt are Uncertain as to the Canse. A rather singular case of stupor over whioh three well known physicians aro considerably at variance in their theories ss to its exaot cause came to tho notice of Coroner Nolan tbla morning. The nanio of the unfortunate man Is James A. Starr, and bla place of abode la at No, 100 Grand street.

After entering the house last night at eleven o'clock and eating heartily of clam chowder, ho retired to bed. He was under the lnfluonce of liquor and immediately wont to sleep as his wife thought. During the night ho snored heavily and being unablo to awake him at an early hour this moaning, Mrs. Starr sent for Dr. McCoy, who responded promptly to the summons.

Tbo physician, on recolring the explanation from tho wifo that Starr was a hard drinker, partially came to the conclusion thst tho stupor came from paralysis of tho brain superinduced by the too froquent use of alcoholic liquors. Dr. Dugan, whose aorvioea was also applied for, arrived and after a consultation tho two physicians agreed that the case prosentod all the appearanoes of the presence in the body of narcotic poison. In conformity with that opinion mustard water was applied as a antldoto, without producing any visible effect. HOW DOOTOBS DIFFEB.

After their departure Sr. Ovlngton responded to a call. Ho too mado a thorough examination and questioned tho wrotchod wife as to her husband's habits. After hearing the samo story of hia dissipation, the physioian expressod tho opinion that it was paralyais of ihe brain caused by hard drinking. Ho said that the heavy breathing during tbo night was an indication of the correctness of his theory.

In his opinion the whole body was paralyzed or partially so. Nothing could be dono to relieve the unfortunate man, and Dr. Ovlngton left him SLOWLY DSING. Beforo tho public shall have read this article ho will be no more. Whon tho reporter waB leaving tho wife asked plteously If he was dead as she was unable to tell, so apparently breathless, deathlike and cold was he.

Starr was a rather good looking man of dork complexion, with nil, dark beard. Ho was in his thirty sixth year, and about ten years ago married the woman who will now mourn his loss. She Is rather handsome and apparently of a quiet and ladylike disposition. She has four children, tho eldest of whom Is only nine yoars. Their apartments, which oleatly Indicate poverty and cleanliness, consist of two rear rooms on the third Btory of the tenement indicated.

Sho la a woman who seemingly has seen bettor days, and even In speaking of her husband her voice Is kindly while admitting his DISSIPATED HABITS, Starr was until one weok ago employed as a olerk in the dry goods establishment ol Bloomingdalo New York. He was regarded as a good salesman, and consequently his shortcomings In the matter of drink were looked over. When he left, one week ago last Saturday, thoy triod to procure him a situation in the clothing honse of Blumenthal fc on Walker street. Ho left his apartments yesterday morning for the pur poso of calling there, as he told his wife, but it is now supposed that he did not do so, as be was seen at three o'olock in the afternoon in a saloon convenient to the houBe. At eleven o'olock, ss already stated, be entered his apartments partially drunk.

Contrary to his custom he talked but little and complained of a pain in the side. After eating considerable of chowder ho retlrod to bed and immodiatoly fell asleep. Unaware that anything was wrong, his wife followed shortly after. During the night sho was awoke several times by bis heavy moans and loud snoring. At six o'olock in the morning she tried to arouse him, and not until then was she awaro that be was in a Btu por.

Tho physicians were next summoned, with the result statod. COBONEB NOLAN was notified by the police, to whom tbo case was reported. He arrived promptly and made dUlgent inquiry about the man, and learned that ho Uved as happily with his wife as "a man who has never, drawn a sober breath for two yoars" can. Inquiry was noxt made as to the saloons he was In tha habit of frequenting, bnt without eliciting any information, as the wifo did not know. Ihe case as It at present stands, it must be admitted, is involved in considerable mystery.

If the man had been poisoned with narcotic, the very serious question arises, who administered it 7 After ontering tho honse, Mrs. Starr thinks thst ho possibly could not have taken It without her knowlege. Then he MUST HAVE TAKEN THE POISON in some of the saloons in which he had beon drinking. Several of the stores were visited, but they did not remember selling a narcotic to such a man as described. He was not known to havo any quarrel with any person in tho neighborhood.

Mrs. Starr says that sbo heard him sevoral times threatening suicide, but she paid no heed to it, oa she did not think be would attempt bis life, nor does sho think so at present. Thus tho matter stands at present, but no doubt tbe inquest will solve the mystery. OBITUARY. Thomas Doug lass.

Thomas G. Douglass, the Superintendent of Masonry on the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, died yesterday morning at bis rcsldenoo, No. 10 Hicks Btreet, In the 62d year of his age, Mr, Douglass was taken HI while omploybd on the works a few weeks ago and took to his bed never to rise again. He waa born near Newport, B. and when twelve years old went to learn the ti ado of mason and bricklayer, and since that tlxno haa been constantly employed in tho business of hia choice.

He understood it thoroughly in all Its branobes, and was conaldered ono of the most effective and skillful expsrts in masonry of all kinds in the country. He laid tho first stono on tho Bridge and haa finally died In its service. Mr. Douglass has been identified with the public works of Brooklyn since 1857. At that time he was Inspector of Masonry on the Brooklyn Water Works, and had charge of the masonry at several of tho ponds and of a portion of tho conduit.

Ho afterward was employed as Superintendent of Masonry at Prospect Pork and all of the bridges and other masonry on the Pork wore constructed under his supervision. He then was employed as Superintendent of Masonry on the East River Bridge, which position be held np to the time of his death. His whole life has been devoted to the profession of his choice, and no work that he haa ever been connected with has failed, which la the highest praise that can be bestowed upon a mechanic who lives In his profession. Nearly bis whole life had been spent in the construction of extensive worka by municipal or 8tato governments. His family reside In Lowell, whlthor his remains were sent this morning.

VICTIMIZED. A Swindler Calls to Purchase a Honse. ItorrowM Ten Dollars from the Owner and Departs. A rather clever swindler hit upon a somewhat original method of victimizing Mrs. Etta Bradbury, of 310 South Third street.

Eastern District. The lady owns tho dwelling In which she resides, at the number indicated, and has been anxious to dispose of it for several months past. Yesterday a man of prepossessing appearance rang the door boll, and after, inquiring If tho honse was not for sale, entered. Mrs. Bradbury was summoned to the door, when she Invited the man into tbe parlor.

He explained that he was from Flashing and desired to make tho Eastern District his future home, as be was about establishing himself in business in New York. After being shown over the home, be expressod himself In snch a way aa to convey to her the Impression that ho would possibly purohase the honse. When about leaving he suddenly recollected that he wanted change for a twenty dollar bill. Mrs. Bradbury could not accommodate bim, as she had only ten dollars.

The latter sum would be snfflcient to meet his requirements until ho went to the bank to get change. He reootved and pocketod the money, promising to return In a few hours and pay her. She has been waiting since, but tho man failed to return. She then reported the case at the Fifth Pre6ct Station House. Detect.

Ives Short and Holland are looking for the swindler. THROWN FBOH A WAOO.T. Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Jackson, of Lafayette avenue, near Bedford, was thrown from hor carriage and sustained a severe fracture of her right forearm. Dr.

Qulnn set the limb, and tbo lady is doing favorably..