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mimt NUMBER 1484. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 7, 1879. TWO CENTS. THE O'LEARY BELT. DAFT'S CRICKETERS.

ALLEGHENY MUST PAY. OUR FINANCIERS. A DIABOLICAL TRAP. NO NEWS OF CAPTAIN PAYNE. A Courier from the Front Hourly Expected.

Movements of the Troops. Chicago, October 6. No news has been received at military headquarters except the following dispatch, dated Rawlins, October 6: "Nothitfg has yet been heard from Colonel Merritt's command. We are oxpecting a courier at any moment. Information from citizen sources, which seem perfectly reliable, states that Price's command was seen three days since.

Up to that date be had seen no Indians; also that Captain Dodge's wagon train, escorted by a small detachment of colored soldiers, reached Price's command. The citizens did not know where Dodge's company was." The Timn has full correspondence touching the expedition of Major Thornbiirgli. Assistant Adjutant General Williams, at Fort Omaha, has compiled it for the purpose of answering certain adverse newspaper criticisms. It shows thatTbornburgh was selected as the man most fit for the task by orders of the General of tho Army. It calls attention to the fact shown by correspondence, that Agent Meeker and the Governor of Colorado considered 100 men sufficient to enforce order among the Indians.

Also, that Thornburgli himself regarded the three companies of cavalry and the one of infantry (in all 200 men) which he took, amply sufficient for the expedition. Thornburgh was cautioned by a telegram, sent after he was well ou bis way, to advance with prudence aud if he had reason to believe his force insufficient to communicate with headquarters and call for more, which he would receive. He was advised that the matter was left entirely to his discretion. On September 26 Thornburgh seut this, his last telegram, from a camp on Bear Crook, Colorado; "Have met some of the Ute chiefs here. They seem friendly and promise to go with me to the agency.

Say Utes don't understand why we como here. Have tried to explain satisfactorily. Don't anticipate trouble," The conclusion is that Thornburgh, one of the most prudent and discreet of officers, was thrown off his guard by the savages, and that blame can neither be imputed to bim or the department. Rawlins, October 6. No courier has arrived here yet.

General Crook arrived this moruiug and returned to Fort Steele this evening. At 1030 this moruiug two companies of the Third Cavalry, under Captain Heniy, and six companies of tho Seventh Infantry, under Colonel Gilberts, left for the Ute country. Three companies of the Fifth Cavalry, three companios of the Third Cavalry and two companies of the Fourth Infautry will arrive from Fort McKin ney to night or to morrow. Nothing further has been received from the White River Agency and it is supposed the agent and his employes are dead. Following is a listof those who are known to have been at the agency, all of them being from Greeley: Agent N.

C. Meeker, Mrs. N. C. Meeker, Miss Josephine Meeker, Frank Dresser, Harry Dresser, Ed.

L. Mansfield, William H. Post, Mr. and Mrs. Price and two children, Fred.

Shepard, George Eaton, Young Thompson, a sou of T. F. Thompson. Chuyennk, October 6. Colonel Brackett, of the Third Cavalry, leaves Fort Laramie to morrow to take command of his regiment in the field.

Ho will he joined here by Majors Evans aud Carllou, and proceed to the front. County Treasurer to pey the claims immediately out of any money he may have on hand, or out ot any money he may hereafter receive, so that no other claims can he paid, nob even the salaries of the county oxlicers, until this debt is fully satisfied." Ex County Commissioner Becbert said the decision was a serious blow to tho county. It was particularly embarrassing, he thought, coming just before the assessment is to be made. Ho thought; that a rehearing should be asked for immediately, in order that time might be gained until relief could be sought aud obtained from the Legislature at its next meeting, a year from this coming winter. Unless this could be done it would be difficult to predict the consequences.

Legislator Flinn said that ono of two things must be done: Tho Legislature must either grant relief directly or give Allegheny county power to issue bonds to meet this indebtedness, lie thought that by the latter course the county would be in position to make favorable compromise with those creditors, Mr. Thaw said his advice long ago was to compromise, aud it should have been taken, as there could have been no other result. Now all cluimauts outside of the railroad will demand their full claims, with interest and costs. Ex County Controller Warner said the onry thing is to pay it. The county taxes will bo increased thirty one per cent.

The above views may bo said to bo an epitome of those of some forty citizens, embracing attorneys, manufacturers, merchauts and politicians, to be printed in the morning. NEWSPAPER OPINIONS, The Evening Chronicle says: The decision presents some of the severest phases of the punishment Old World Emperors visit upon those cities which incur their displeasure. It is not in consonance with the broad principles upon which popular government is based. The fact that our people were suddenly involved in a train of wholly unexpected circumstances; that the circumstances were not of their creation; that elements of chance operated in such a way as to make Allegheny counly the centre of a conflict extending over half a score of Slates; that the conflict in itself was phenomenal and beyond the power of human provision to prevent it ail these have been accorded little more than passing notice. The Dispatch will say to morrow: Payment of the two and a half millions of dollars by the county will only be made uiider'conipulsion, and we do not believe that hen the people of the Hiateeome to calmly consider all the facts of tho case they will insist upon it.

We believe there is not a doubt that measures will betaken iu some form or other to relieve the county of so onerous a burden, placed upon il by a special act and for riots as to which, at a low estimate ninety nine out of every hundred of the tax payers of Allegheny county had no more personal responsibility than if they had lived in Philadelphia msteud of Pittsburg. The people of the Commonwealth will, we feel assured, recognize this and act accordingly. We may therefore hope that there will be no question ultimately about the assumption by the State of the actual amount of losses caused by the riots ot 1877, when the same shall have been judicially determined. This brings us to the really vital consequence of the Supreme Court decision. That eon sequence, staled in plainest terms, is that the taxpayers of the counly must organize and bestir themselves toward the preparation of a proper relief bill for the next session of the Legislature.

From the temper shown at tlarrisburg last winter we think that not much but an honest, sincere appeal and a fair bill will be required. The principal requisite of the measure will be that it contain' no margin" for speculators and no bribes. It will likewise simplify matters if neither the Pennsylvania Kailroad nor Mr. Kemble assume ils paternity. SEEKING A COMPROMISE.

The Commercial Gazette will say; The first thing to be done. It seems to us, is to call a meeting of the creditors or their representatives and open negotiations for a compromise. there is the slightest disposition manifested to overreach or even to stickle for the "pound of flesh," let those making the attempt bo given to understand in unmistakable terms that they can have nothing except what a court and jury will award them after every technical and legal mode of resistance has been exhausted. There is no reason whatever why the railway companies should not settle ou the most favorable terms, and many very cogent reasons why they should. The Pout will say: The Supreme Court decides wo are bound to pay nnder a special law snaked through the Legislature thirty years ago, which was made applicable to only two counties ot the State, and the decision is accompanied by the admission in the opinion that no such law could now bo passed.

The Constitution prohibits it. That is, we are punished under a law which is so glaringly in conflict with the letter and spirit of lie Constitution that it would not be worth the paper it is written on if passed by the last Legislature. Jt is thus that justieeand equity arc juggled of their rights by law and precedent. Several of the Pedestrians Out The Latest Figures. New York, October 6.

The walking match for the O'Leary belt still attracts a good crowd. During the day the pace began to tell on some of the men, and Davis, Dushane aud Eckersall fell out. A good deal was expected of Blower" Brown, but he is away behind and can hardly pull npso as to win. There was considerable enthusiasm during last night. Fitzgerald's tremendous run of fifty miles excited much comment, and tho pace was enough to break any man.

Ho rested only a few moments during the whole run. "Blower" Brown tried to keep up with him, but the effort proved too much for him. He waa taken sick at 5.11 o'clock, and loft the track with only 23 miles and 2 laps to his credit. He was taken to his hut, his doctor culled in aud remedies applied, but with very little success. He vomited freely, and it appeared as if the pace had broken hiin all to pieces.

He went to sleep subsequently, and did not appear until half past teu o'clock. Cromwell withdrew at the end of his twenty fifth mile in a fit of anger. He is the Indian scout. The score at ten o'clock to night stood Allen, 91 Bohrman, 55 Boyle, 58; Bram, 62; liriody, 77; Brondgeest, 95; Brown, 34; Costello, 71; Crossland, 86 Curran, 100; Dickinson, 70; Dillon, 78; Dugan, 57 Edwards, 75; Elson, 78; Faber, 101; Fitzgerald, 81; Fox, 99; Howard, 80; Kerumerer, 70 Mo Kee, 74 McLean, 79 McLeavy, 80 Mahoncy, 88 Murphy, Perkins, 64; Pierce, 88; Russell, 89 Spellacy, 99; Tait, 63 Walker, 98. Six thousand persons were in tbe garden tonight.

Blower Brown has been a sad disappointment to all his friends, and a large amount of money has been lost on him, for even his most sanguine friends aud admirers concede that he has not now a ghost of a show of winning, and his chances for a place are growing less every hour. Brown is suffering severely from cram in the stomach. Every remedy possible in such cases has been tried on him, but with little or no success. He went off the track at 11.25 this forenoon, and nevor appeared until 9 25 to night. Ho looked sick, and after remaining on until 9.40 he again sought his tent, his score then being only 34 miles.

A good deal of applause was caused when several of the contestants turned their hundredth mile. Tbe betting at midnight stood: 35 to 1 against Brown; 6 to 4 against Faber; 30 to 1 against Kemmerer; 10 to 1 agaiust Allen 2 to 1 against Murphy 4 to 1 against Curran 6 to 1 against Crossland 10 to 1 agaiust Fox 5 to 1 against Walker; 10 to 1 against Spellacy 4 to 1 against Brondgeest 7 to 1 against Russell 20 to 1 against McLeavy, and from 25 up to 50 to 1 agaiust the others. Blower Brown came on the track atone o'clock and was received with cheers. He seemed perfectly recovered from his sickness, and alter walking a few laps he broke into a fine run. His appearance and his rapid runuiug infused new life into both the meu on the track aud the audience, and while tbe spectators cheered the contestants spurted and every one made good time.

The srore at 2 A. M. stood Allen, 100; Behr man, 59; Boyle, 78; Hrani, 62; Briody, 83; Brondgeest, 98 Brown, 37 Costello, 76 Crossland, 97; Curran, 105; Dickinson, 80; Dillon, 78; Dugan, 59; Edwards, 75; Elson, 90; Faber, 108; Fitzgerald, 87; Fox, 104; Howard, 86; Kemmerer, 87: McKee, 70; McLean, 91; McLeavy, 80; Ma honey, 87; Murphy, 110; Perkins, 61; Pierce, 100; Russell, 105; Spellacy, 105; Tait, 68 Walker, 111. THE ZULU CHIEF AT THE CIRCUS. Tho lUan AIonkey who Hides Horses and Cuts lip Capers.

Barnum'8 circus tent was crowded last night beyond anything witnessed yet since the circus first came to Philadelphia. The widely advertised Zulu Chief, or mau moukcy, who was to whirl around the arena on horseback, turning somersaults, jumping through hoops and competing with crack circus riders of the ring generally, was the principal attraction. Last night waa his first night. Barn urn has had him here for several days, but has been keeping him shady, intending to shove him out as the new feature of the second week. Last night, as announced, he appeared, and for half an hour after he left the ring people's sides shook with laughter over his performances.

Ho came out in an old battered up plug hat and jumped on a fast horse. His keeper was with li i 111 aud held to a striug that was attached to a collar around the auimal's neck, as a precaution against accident, it is supposed. Anybody who has ever seen Bismarck, tbe immense monkey, which has to be kept iu a cage on account of his viciousnessoutatthe Zoological Garden, will have a good idea as to the size aud tho appearance of tho Zulu Chief. Adjusting the old ping hat on his head he jumped on his horse. The first sensation was occasioned by a derangement of the plug hat, which gut over the Zulu Chief's eyes just as be was about to turo a somersault, almost causing him to tumble over tho horse's bend.

He looked scared, but recovered his balance. Then ajerkol the rope from the hands of his keeper mailo hiin try again. This time he was successful and lit on his feet all right. Then he stood on his head. The audieuce screamed, tho monkey got mad wheu notified tosiaud oil his head again, and in his ragu shied the old plug hat into the ring, but obeyed the mandate of his master and again elevated his heels in the air.

Again the audience screamed. This pleased the monkey and he grinned himself, looking at the audience all the while as he whirled around the ring as though he would sav the pleasure at witnessing his performances was mutual. Banners were then brought and tho moukoy jumped over them with as much agility as the best trained circus rider. He was decidedly tho suiisutioii of the evening. Among tho other sensations was the giant.

Unlike his course on previous occasions tho giant did not couteut himself with merely walking out into tho ring and with exhibiting himself in the museum depart ineutafler the circus was out. The giant strode in at the main entrance in tho early part of the evening just before the performance began, while the spectalors were expectant and watchful, and surprised aud tickled everybody by coolly taking a triangular walk across the ring, stepping over a rope eight feet from the ground Willi the coolness aud ease of a man stepping over a curbstone, THOSE MANHATTAN BONDS. Cannon I'rotinhly to be Tried Here for Receiving Stolen Goods. Edward Scholl, president of the plundered Manhattan Savings Bank, of New York Waldo Hutchins, the bank's counsel Captain Byrne, of the Now York police, aud Detective Doisey wero in town yesterday, conferring with the police authorities and District Attorney concerning the action to be taken regardiug John Cannon, the notorious receiver, arrested on Saturday last for altotnpting to negotiate an altered $500 bond, ono of the stolen lot, In order to prove definitely that the bond was altered from 195.999 to 105,090 it has been sent to Washington for chemical treatment, which will reslore the figures that have been tampered with. Photography is another agent that discloses frauds of this character.

The Now York detectives claim that they have suspected and watclud Cannon for some time as tho agent of James Hope, who planned the robbery. Of the $4.000 in bonds stolen, only worth remain iu the hands of Hopo or his accomplices, The New York authorities, it is stated, quite definitely have decided to permit tho Philadelphia authorities to try Cannon hero for receiving stolen goods rather than submit to the risk of taking him to New York. A Much Slashed German, Charles Kuglcr, residing in the rear of 8.77 Charlotte street, and John Brenrtel, of 212 Poplar street, quarreled iu a saloon at Fourth sod Poplar streets yesterday alteruoon concerning their wives. Hitler slushed Itremiel over Ihe Ince with a knife, cutting his nose, stabbed llltn In the neck ami cheek, and almost severed ono of bis ears. Kugler was arrested.

BRIEF TELEGRAMS. Sir Anthony Clcunby, Baron of the. Court of Kxchequcr, is dead. Pleuro piieiimonin Is making fearful ravages among Ilia cattle Iu tbe neighborhood ol Forked ltiver, N. J.

The stenmer Labrador, which rniilrd from Havre on Halurdav, (be 4 1 It histsiit, took out abuut 15,000,000 Iraues in gold for New Yurk. The Ingalls investigating cnniitiittre announced yesterday that II wotlldclose the investigation at Topeka on Wednesday. A large iiiiinher of wiuiesses wero examined yesterdny on boili sides, but the testimony developed uulhuig particularly new, A committee of member of the lmr of Lehigh county ailnjaed resolutions yesterday morning, at Allentowii, vindicating Jmlgn Allirlabt of (be ctmrges brought against hint by Klir.ahelll Wulherheld for flltihesxleliieut, notwithstanding Hie Judgment III favor of the pUiiiliu" by tbe Aiduruiau this morning, THE COUNTY LIABLE FOR THE RIOTS. The Snprems Court Decides the Question of Responsi" bihty A Mob and Nothing More The Findings of the Lon er Court Sustained Various Expressions of Opinion. Pittsburg, October G.

An important decision of the Supremo Court bearing ou the riot losses in this city was rendered here to day. The Court is of opinion, and so decides, that Allegheny county is liable. The opinion, written by Justice lJaxson, covers thirty seven large pages, is very comprehensive, and expresses the views of the entire bench with the exception of Justice Sterrett, who did not sit on the argument, and of the new Justice, Green, who will not take his seat until November. The citso iu which this decision is rendered is the County of Allegheny, plaintiiFiu error, vs. John Gibson, Sou defendants in error.

This case, with others, was tried in Beaver county, having been certified there from this county, and was decided agaiust Allegheny county by the Beaver court. The Supreme Court affirms the rulings of the court below, and, while the opinion is written iu this case, ot her similar caes tried at Beaver will be governed by it. The document opens as follows This in one of the eases brought against Allegheny counly to recover damages tor property destroyed by the mob during the riot of 1877. The particular property which is the subject of thin suit consisted of sixty Darrein of whisky, which were wholly destroyed and its value not disputed. A verdict and judgment were had in favor of the plaintiffs and the defendants have removed the record to this court lor review.

The questions it presents are of grave importance. The plaintiffs have no remedy in common law. They must recover, if at all, by virtue ol the act of May 31. 18U, P. 415.

The law is here recited. The decision says: "We are charged with no duty of vindicating the wisdom of this legislation. It is proper to say, however, that the principle embodied in the act is not new." A full recital of similar acts of the English Parliament follows and the court takes up the argument of the county that under the new Constitution of tli is State, adopted in 1874. the law of 18tl is inoperative. This point, alter full consideration, is decided against the county, the Court holding that the new Constitution was not inteuded as an entirely new instrument, but simply an alteration and modification of the old Constitution, to suit the progress of the age and change the laws where deemed essential to the welfare of the State.

Tho Court decides that until such times as the Legislature may change, modify or repeal it the law of 1841, under all decisions, is operative and enabled to stand. THE LIABILITY OF ALLEGHENY. The Court then reviews the liability of tho county under this act. The point having been made by Allegheny county that tho prcseut case was not such as was contemplated by the Iramers of the law that it amounted to an iusurroetiou, spreading throughout several States, and, further, that the damage all occurred after the intervention of the State authorities, the Court says The argument upon this branch of the case has failed to point out just what kind of rioti were contemplated by the Iramers of the act of IML We are leit to infer, however, that the act was intended to apply only to riots where the number engaged is small and the damage inconsiderate. Hut where is this line to he drawn and by whom? Is the act to apply to mobs of ten persona and not to those of a hundred, or to mobs of a hundred and not to those of a thousand? Is compensation to be made for a broken window and denied when the entire building is sacked and burned? We have been furnished wiih no answer to these grave questions which confront us instantly upon any attempt to give the act of 1811 the narrow construction claimed for it.

As regards the intervention of State military, the Court says: We see no evidence of any serious attempt on the part of the local authorities to suppress it at the time of its commencement. A. feeble attempt was made by the Sheriff, resulting in the enrollment of some hall dozen deputies, but ttiere was no proclamation calling upon the body of the county to come to his assistance in preserving the public peace. No one doubts at this day that if a proper effort had been made at the proper lime tho mob couid have been held in check. No ono doubts that it would have been had the citizens of the county realized that they were responsible for the hiss, liut this act of Assembly, folded away among the pamphlet lawn, was probably forgotten or overlooked even by those who knew of its existence.

In the end the mob that had defied the military power was put down in tho main by the civil authorities after the citizens had been aroused by a sense of common danger. The law will not tolerate the spectacle of a great city looking on with indilfeience while property to the value of millions is being destroyed by a mob. To prevent just such occurrences was one of the objects of the act ol 181. The fact that the State, when called upon, rendered its assistance and sent a portion of its military to the scene did not absolve the county from its implied obligation to preserve the peace, nor from its respousihiiy for a neglect of that duty. Were it otherwise it might be the interest of a municipality to increase the fio of the mob.

it was further objected that where an insurrection is by reason of its nature and extent beyond the power of local authorities to anticipate or subdue, a county cannot be held liable lor the Uhs ol property destroyed during and in consequence of it. A MOB AND NOTHING MORE. The Court decides the word insurrection as inapplicable here. It was a mob and nothing more. Jt is provided hy the eighth section of the law of 1811 that no person or persons shall he entitled to the benefits of this act if it shall appear that the destruction of his or their property Was caused by his or their illegal or improper conduct.

Tho Court reviews this poiut of the county at length. It is not pretended that the lowers did any improper act. They were hundreds of miles away, and knew nothing of the destruction ol their property until it was accomplished. Hut it is said they are responsible for the act of the Pennsylvania Hail" load Company, their bailees. Concealing tins to be so lor the purposes of this case, what act of the company was illegal or improper within the meaning ol the statute? It was said the mob was tired upon.

Granted. But by whom? Not by the Pennsylvania Kaiiroad Company, but by the military sent there by the Governor of the Stale in rcspon to a telegram from the Sheriff of Allegheny eouniy, asking lor troops to assist him iu quelling the riot. Whether the firing was judicious under the circumstances we are not called upon to say. It is no part of this case. It is enough tor us to know that, whether judicious or otherwise, it was an act for which neither the company nor the plaintiff are responsible.

But it is said that the company reduced the wages of their employes, and in the face of the dissatisfaction produced thereby endeavored to move their trains in opposition to the will of the mob. A more untenable position than this could not well be imagined. For some days ears loaded with freight from distant points had been accumulating iu the yards at Pittsburg, hy reason ol the strike and the reiusal of the strikers to aliow them to he moved forward to their destination. The result was a blockade, paralyzing the business of (he country upon this, one of its greatest arteries of commerce. In such a vast collection ol freight there must have been much of a perishable nature.

It ws lite duty, involving a legal responsibility on the part ol tiie company, to forward it. Iu doing so they were hut asserting a legal right and performing a legal duly which they owed to shippers ami consignees. Their action was neither illegal nor improper under the act of iMl, The right of the plaintitls to recover is further resisted upon iheground. first, thai being non residents they are not entitled to the benelit of the set of 141, and second, that the property having been shipped at Cincinnati for Philadelphia and destroyed on I ho tars en route ft was tint situate in the county defendant within the meaning ol the act. No authority has been cited nor has any suuVient reason beeii shown why the act should not apply to the property of non reiidents.

It is broad enough in its terms to cover it. In all cases," is the language of the statute. There is nothing in the spirit or reason ol this act to discriminate against strangers; our enliresyxtetn of law for the protection of person and property places the citizen and the stranger upon the same plane of security. Any other rule would be churlish and inhospitable, and would very materially lessen the business of the Hiute by diverting passengers and freight Into channels where a more liberal rule of law prevailed. Was the properly situated within the county? Strictly speaking, personal properly cannot be said to have Ohiius.

It is squalled wherever it may happen in be for the time being. It requires no strain to bring the properly in question within the letter and spirit ol the law ol 1N41. On the contrary, it would re umre a wrenching of the law to hold that the act did not apply. Upon all the points presented the law is against the county. The judgment, therefore, must be allirraed, THE GENERAL FEELING.

Opinion of Manufacturers, Merchants, Lawyers and (he Newspapers. Special natch to Tnu Tim us. PiTTfiHURO, October 6. Tho announcement of the decision of the Supreme Court in the riot cases to day did not appear to crcato the great excitement that won anticipated. Tho JJixpntrh of to morrow morning will print about two columus of brief interviews, showing tho public sentiment John liaitou, who is couusol for about ono hundred and fifty riot cases, said that the decision fixed the responsibility upon tho county for the property of resideut property holders and freight in transit destroyed during the riot.

These two clauses, he thought, would cover about three fourths of the entire loss. "The question of tho responsibility for the railroad praperly is not yet decided, and, in fact, has tievor yet gone into the courts, As this Is purely a local question, an a i peal to the Hupremu Court of tho United Slates cannot be taken. The effect of tho decision will bo to compel tho TACKLING THE APPROPRIATION BILLS. Applying tie Knife t. the Ordinance for tie Support of the City Ice Boats and the Boiler Inspectors' Department The Sinking Fund Commission to be Let Alone.

At the meeting of the finance committee of Councils last evening an ordinance making a transfer iu the annual appropriation for the current year for tho Managers of the House of Correction of $500 from the item for tho purchase of iron to the item for advertising was reduced to and ordered to he reported favorably. Mr. Rowan's ordinance to explain the meaning of the ordinance abolishing sewer rents was disapproved as being unnecessary. Tho matter of repairs to the western approach to tho Chestnut street bridge was referred to a sub committee consisting of Messrs. Bards ley, Copcliind and Lex.

An ordinance appropriating $7,000 to the City Commissioners to pay tho overseers of the coming election waa on motion of Mr. Caven postponed. An ordinance appropriating to the Board of Revision of Taxes, for the preparation of two sets of tax duplicates for the Receiver of Taxes and two sets of tax triplicates for the City Controller, which under tho law of Juno 11, must be ready before the 1st of January next, was approved. An ordiuance to extend Hart creek sewer westward from Rose Hill street to Learuy street, a distauce of 500 feet, was' disapproved. The committee then took up the consideration of the annual appropriation lor 1830 to the Trustees of tho City Ice Boats, who asked for $4 1,500, being $2,500 more han the appropriat ion tor the current year.

This was the first of the estimates for the coming year coming before the committee and more than an hour was spent in its consideration. A general disposition to cut down was manifested by the committee and the total estimate was rednced $5,000, making it $9,500. Tbe following reductions were made Repairs and equipments, $12,500, reduced to HI, 000; fuel, 12,000, reduced to wages, 13,500, reduced to provisions, $2,500, reduced to S2.000; wharfage aud insurance, $2,500, reduced to $2,000. Galloway C. Morris represented the trustees beforo the committee and explained the various items in detail and thought it would be unsafe to cut them down, as it was impossible to tell whether the coming winter would be a severe one or not.

Mr. Caven argued that it was only a question of bringing the expenses within the amount that would be derived from a two dollar tax rate. To do that a fraction over 12 per cent, must be stricken off the estimate of each department if only $750,000 were given to the Building Commission. The estimate of the Department of Iuspector of Steam Engines and Boilers called for $10,750, the same as last year. This was cut down $1,250, all tho items being reduced except those for salaries.

On motion of Mr. Baidsley a minute was entered that the ordinances were approved, aud tbey are to be retained in tho hands of he com mittee until all the appropriations have been considered. Mr. Rowan's ordinance increasing the number of Sinking Fund Commissioners Irom three to five came up, and Mr. Caven moved that it bo reported with a negative recommendation.

Mr. Rowan being present, was invited to present his views, aud ho urged the passage of the ordinace. It is necessary," ho said, "for the reason that we have now but oue experienced man ou the commission but ono man who has any practical kuowledgo of financiering. The Mayor has had a good deal of experience as a member of Councils, but I should liko to ask Mr. Pattison, who is preseut, where he learned finance.

I have the highest regard for Mr. Pattison, personally, and for his integrity. But suppose we get a bad man for Mayor and bad man for Controller through tho fortunes of politics. Then the two had men could overrule the only good man, the only man on the commission who knows anything about finances, Mr. Cochran.

I don't think that tho sinking fund has always beeii managed for the best results in the past. Thenumher of commissioners should bo increased by election of men of high character and great financial ability men like ex Mayor Henry, for instance." Mr. Pattison said that ho was a young man, for which he did not apologize. Ho had been educated iu no school of finance, but ho had used li is best judgment. The sinking funds had bucn managed so well that the question of an increase had nevor been mentioned before.

He thought it best to leave well enough alono. If these experienced financiers should get into the commission tbey might, in case investments were authorized in Stato bonds, use their position from the force of habit to crealo a corner in those securities. Mr. Rowan thought that three men could combine for such a purpose much easier than five. Thomas Cochrau was railed upon, but said ho had nothiug to say about tho bill.

Ho wanted, however, to ruako an explanation about tho extension granted the syndicate which purchased the city's North Pennsylvania Railroad stock, as the action ol tho commission had been questioned 011 the floor of Councils. Tho salo had been a very advantageous one to the city ami disadvantageous to tho purchasers. The time for payment was extended in 1377. While the purchasers were and always have been able to pav, it was thought not best to press them. They were extensively engaged in business and employing many men.

They had alwavs Paid the interest and had paid more than half tho principal. Tho commission did just what any business man would do extended tho time of pay mi nt, as the security was amplo. Mr. Cochrau also said that during tho past four months tho North Pennsylvania Railroad had earned its interest and dividends and $15,000 besides. Tuo ordinance to reorg.iuizo the commission whs ordered to bo repelled with negative recommendation unanimously.

CRIME AND CRIMINALS, Joseph A. liltiir's Trial Trying to Lynch a murderer Phases of Crime. Newark, N. October 6. The trial of Joseph A.

lilair for the murder of his coachman, John Armstrong, was begun here to day before Judges Depue and Meeker. A juiy was selected and a surveyor described the premises where the homicide occurred. Ophelia Dyer, a servant in Blair's family, testified to hearing loud swearing from Armstrong aud to seeing Blair enter the house and procure a pistol and to hearing two shots, after which Blair said he had shot Armstrong. Attorney General Stockton and District Attorney Abeel represented the prosecution and Courtlandt Parker, Ex Judge C. S.

Titsworth and W. H. Weeks the defense. Nkw IUvkn, October 6. Mrs.

Dicker man and Mrs. Baldwin, sisters, have both died Irom tho poison administered hy the latter, first to her sister and afterwards to herself. The Coroner's jurv to day found in accordance with the above facts and returned a verdict that Mrs. Baldwin was temporarily deranged. October G.

At two o'clock (his morning a mounted mob of about five hundred men, headed by a large party from Fulton, where itaumgartun recently butchered little Sandy White, assembled about the jail here and demanded that the murderer bo delivered to them. The Sheriff, however, had a few hours' notii'oof their comiug aud had hurried Batiin garlen away. The mob was satisfied, after making a thorough search of tho jail, that ho was not in the place and about three o'clock they returned to their homes. It is not known where BHUiugarton was taken, but probably to another county. Nkw York, October G.

Frrdorlck Lowenha gen, barkeeper at Wilson's Hotel, Coney Island, this morning shot Charles Wilson, a cripple, in the left breast, killing him instantly. The parties were out hunting, mid Loweiihagen claims lhat the shooting was accidental. Ho gavo himself up. St. LdUIR, October 0.

Robert Cosby shot and killed in cold blood Charles France, at a negro dance house at liridgeton, St. Louis county, at an early hour yesterday morning. Ho then attempted to idioot Valentiuo Walker, but failed, Cosby was arrested, HANGED HIMSELF. A German Clrneer, IMsnouragpfl at Losing Ills Money, liiils the World Adieu. Frederick llofl'man, 50 years of ago, committed suicide about 9 o'clock yesterday rooming by hanging himself with a ropo to a staple ho had driven in the wall at the foot of the first stairway of his residence, iu the rear of 1227 Shacka maxon street.

Ho adjusted tho noose and then Jumped off the steps. His death is traced to grief over the loss of his money in a couple of recent ventures In the grocery business, tho last one being for Yesterday morning, while his wife and sou wero out, ho ciiino to tho door iu his stockings and was seen by a neighbor gating wildly up and down the alley. Then he disappeared In tho hnuso and locked the door. When the son ram 0 home he climbed Into the window and fouud his lather ilruugled, BADLY DEFEATING THE NEW YORKERS. The Englishmen Beat tbe Americans in 0ns Inning and Plenty of Rons to Spare Soma of the Points of tbe Game Which Closed Yesterday.

Tompk insville, S. October 9. The cricket match between Daft's English eleven and twenty two picked Americans was continued on State Island to day. Tbe weather was fine, but the attendance small. The fielding of the tweuty two at times was wretched.

Only one man of tbe eleven had to be put out in order to end the inning, hut the Americans failed to do it until the Englishmen had added 29 runs to the score of Saturday, making a total of 183 runs. Play opened with Pinder and Etnmett, tho "not outs' of Saturday, before tho wickets, to the bowling of Sprague and Lane. Pinder, after scoring several singles, gave tho chanco to Stevens, which was missed. Soutter then relieved Sprague and his second ball was "caught" by Pinder for 3. Emmetfc continued to run up his score, and was given a life" by Morean.

Emmett hit to square leg for 4, but lost hia partner. Pinder, who Was howled by Soutter, thus ending the inning of the eleven. At 2 o'clock olay was resumed with the Americans at the bat for their second inning, Lane and Moore defending the wickets, to the bowling of Bates and Shaw. Lanescorpd tand retired, bowled by Bates. Hurlburt succeeded hiin, but almost; immediately lost his partner, Moore, who also tell a victim to Bates' bowling.

2 wickets for 7 runs. Cross, who joined Hurlburt, made tha most brilliant play of the day. His score 27 was the top one and distinguished by two hits for 4 and one for 3, besides several doubles. Hurlburt gave a chance to Oscroft, which was taken. Morean followed aud was bowled on tho first ball by Bates.

4 wickets for 24 runs. Hooper next went in and went ont without scoring. Stevens was next, scoring a run before ho was caught out by Bates. 6 wickets for 37 runs. Giles joined Cross, but tbe latter, at last lost his wicket through a catch to Barnes at long field.

7 wickets for 40 runs. Banco next took in his bat. Giles was caught at wicket by Pinder and gave way to Soutter, who made two and retired, being bowled by Shaw. 9 wickets for 51 runs. Hubbard, of Boston, who led tho American side Friday, noxt ap peared.

Ho was immediately put out, leg before wicket. Previously Bance gave a chance to Selby, which was taken. Clark aud Donaldson both gave chances to Oscroft, and they retired without scoring. 13 wickets for 57 runs. Bullock and Brewster scored two each, and retired, both being caught out.

Conover scored four on a hit to the slips, and his partner, HinchclitTe, mado a drive for two. Both then retired. 17 wickets for 6(i runs. Dodge and Sprague made a staud and rau the srore up to 7t beforo Sprague was bowled. Wolston joined Dodge, makiug a hit to long field for four, a hit to the on for two, and three singles.

He then retired, being caught by Binder. 19 wickets for. 93 runs. Adams being absent, Outcrbridge waa the last man to go in, joining Dodge. He waa bowled by Shaw after scoring ono.

Tho inning, closed for 93 runs. The twenty two were thua defeated by ono inuing and 27 runs. The Arrival of Daft's Eleven. The English team of professional cricketers, who will meet Hie Philadelphia fifteen on Friday, Saturday and Monday next, at their beautiful grounda nt Nicetown, will probably arrive in tha city this evening or to morrow morning. They will take up their quarters at the Colonnado Hotel, which lias of late mourned the position of headquarters for the upper crust of snorting men of all nationalities.

Mi. Dull Ims already won uolden opinions In New York on account of big genial mannera and unassuming demeanor, nor are his team one whit behind their chief in their constant attention to those mall aocial amenities lhat tend; to knit together in the ties of friendship men of all classes and nationalities. All that is necessary to insure a hearty reception for the visiting team Is straightforward conduct in the Held and iheexercio of llitf qualities that Mr. Daft and his eleven are said to possess, and the pleasurable excitement lhat wiil germinate as the ensuing contest progreea will go far to wipe out some unsavory recollections of tha antics and eccentricities of provious semi professional elevens. Fall Kiver Strikers Kefused Work Fall Kivkh, October 6.

Shop meetings have been generally held by the strikers to day, ami delegations appointed have waited upon mill treasurers and asked to be allowed to return to work, tha conditions being that they be allowed to return in a body and be paid weekly instead of monthly heretofore. ltith requests have ben refused, as tho manufacturer will not discharge "knobsticks" to mako places for strikers. Tho "knobsticks" generally were placed on schedule prices this morning, Instead of weekly pay, which have been accepted without opposition, exceot at the Troy mill, where eleven knobsticks left, tiie knob tick recognizing tbe fact lhat if tbey throw up their situations the strikers stand ready to accept them. Not an Idle Character. Mr.

Charles A. Showrds, living at 1153 South Tenth street nnd doing business at 127 Washington avenue, says that his brother Benjamin, who attempted suicide on Sunday, was a very. industrious man and anything butan idle character, as reported hv tbe police, though be was given to titsot melancholy. owmgto heavy financial losses ami the death of his wile. During thee spells be would sometimes wander aimlessly about the streets.

New Cases for tho Coroner. An unknown man, 45 years old, was found ill on the pavement at Delaware avenue and Callow hill street yesterday morning ami was taken to tha Seventh district police station, where be died. Tha body is at the Morgue. Anna Vunarsdalen, 1 year old. tried to swallow a chestnut on Sunday night and was strangled, at hec home, 1717 Page street.

Ocean Steamship Arrivals. At Qneenstown Celtic, from New York. At Hull Hindoo, from New York. At Boston Massachusetts and Bulgarian, from Liverpool. At New York The tuceu, Irom Liverpool; Aucuoria, from Ulusgow; Cut ilea, from Livuruool.

Indications for To lay. Qoudy or pa: Vy ehmVt weather, uitfioccxifn(il rain, easterly uintlt, stationary or lower temo rature aci barometer. CITY NOTES. E. II.

Erin ley, at one time a prominent bnsi ne man fn this city, died at his summer residence, in Newport, on Sunday night, aged 72 years. Nenfie Lew have contracted with the Camden and Atlantic Railroad Company for an iron ferry boat. 100 leet long, 30 feet beam; 51 feet over the guards, 12 feet hold. The contract culling for 5.500,000 pounds of iron (which will cost about ticOOoO) lor the elevated railroad and the bridge has been awarded to tho Kdgeinoor Iron Company. Joseph Wikou mid Edward Poyla await trial fur breaking Into Charles Mann's" stable, on St.

John street, above Green, aud plundering iruiiK piaceii mere on storage. Jane McCrea was yesterday incarcerated by Magistrate Leisenring for culling Annie Krasler savnge.ly on the head with a sword. ute said that the other woman was pursuing her with a fliit iron, A vocal nnd instrumental concert for the hem fit ol Mr. John Mullen will he given hi the hall of the Institution Tor tho Mlind. northwest corner Twentieth and ltace streets, ou Thursday evening next, Albert Herrington wnsarresled on Saturday night for passing counterfeit 50 cenl coins.

He had twelve In bis possession, and was committed lo answer by United States Commissioner Uibboua yesterday, A committee of the Board of Surveys, to whom had been referred the petition for the con si ruction of a circular sewer on Vine street, between Kilty. tilth and Kilty sixth streets, made a favorablo report yesterday. The funeral of Councilman Allen took place yesterday alternnon from his residence. No. 1334 South liioad street, and was largely attended by his personal and political friends, including a representation irom the City Councils, The temperance committee of the Young Men's Christian Amcia(inn will open the fall campaign to night at AiKiittioii Hall.

Addrees wilt he nisde hy Kev. 11. K. Mun is and Thomas K. Murphy, son of Francis Murphy, George Koss wuh committed yesterday on the chargn nf complicity In Ilia theft of a large quantity of copper pipes Irom the vacuum pans of the sugar refinery at Itroad and Wallace slroetSt which was sold out a short time ago, rolicrinnu William Freyberg, of tho First district.

Is in a critical condition from a beating received on Haturday night, and Daniel Casey and Michnnl Unlterly are under arrest for rescuing hit primmer and committing the assault. Tho Twenty ninth Ward Asocial inn for Or. ganislng harilablr Helicf held f'a nnnmtl meeting Iiini evening, at the Lutheran Chutch. Sixteenth and Jcllrrsou streets. A report of the year's work was made and several addresses were delivered.

The Minintctiul Aociatinn ycalerduy chase as the nuhjecl of the in net lug to be held next Mote day the question: "What legal or moral means ought to he emploved lo prevent (he desecration of the Hnbtiath by excursions, concerts and other pub tie aniUfcutriiisT" MR. PARRISH'S INFERNAL MACHINE. A Claimant Against the French Government for Millions Fats a Masked Battery in His Desk That Blows a Lad's Hand OS. An Infernal machine iu the desk of Robert Parrish, a lawyer with small practice, occupying part of the office on the first Boor of 229 South Sixth street, exploded yesterday morning, about half past 9 o'clock, almost completely shattering the left hand of William O'Douncll, the office boy, who said he was in the act of descending from the table top at the time. There were two reports like miniature cannon that filled tbe room with smoke aud drew a big crowd in a miuuto from the busy vicinity.

The diabolical contrivance had been so devised lhat the opening of the drawer would, by scrapiug emery paper over match heads, ignite them aud a train of loose powder and communicate to the nipples of three heavily charged horse pistol barrels that were fastened to a block of wood aud pointed to the front of the drawer so as to ensure a discharge into the body of any person having the temerity to open the drawer. The affair was so dolicatoly constructed that a mere jar, such as young O'Ddnnell appears to have given it, would insure an explosion of tho deadliest kind. The slugs from tbe barrols, great heavy things, went crashing through tho desk and a chair and imbedded themselves deep in rolls of papers in a book case. Had O'Donuell or auybody else stood in frout of the desk or in range they must have been riddled. One of the pistol barrels itself burst from the weight of the charge.

The injured lad, parts of whose mutilated hand were found near by, was taken to the Pennsylvania Hospital. The police went gingerly at work to discover how tho man trap had been rigged. They found another pistol barrel arranged nnder the drawer, pointing to the chair. Young O'Dunnell said at tbe hospital that in leaning over the desk to pull down the window he slipped and caught hold of the drawer knob, aud he supposed the jar exploded the contrivance. The machine was taken to the Central Station, but no attempt was made to open another drawer in Parrish's desk for fear of a similar death dealing affair.

The gentlemen occupying the olbce have the fullest confidence in the boy's honesty, and do not believe that he had attempted to open the drawer out of curiosity or any other motive. A CLAIM ON FRANCE. Robert A. Parrish, the owner of the desk and the probable devisor of the machine, is over 60 year3 of age, a man of eccentric traits and believed to be a monomaniac on the subject of a claim for many millions of francs against the French Govcrnmeut. This claim ho made the subject of a pamphlet soveral years ago.

He averred that he determined from the geological formation ot tho country iu the southern part of the French province of Algeria that gold in il limitable quantities existed there; also, that he made representations of the fact to Louis Napoleon over twenty years ago, and was treated in the most perfidious manner by Napoleon, who not only refused him the merit of his genius, but refused to give him ono frauc of compensation. Ho alternately resided in Masonville, N. and on Arch street, above Thirteenth, iu this city, but was a gloomy, uncompanionable man, although said to have been quite the reverse earlier in life. He served with gallant distinction in tho California regiment during the war. He claimed that French emissaries were haunting him to obtain his papers, aud said once recently that some documents had been stolen from him aud he was going to "fix" any thief who molested hiin iu future.

He was last seen iu the office on Thursday. Chief of Police (iivin yesterday afternoon made affidavit charging Mr. Parrish with violation oi the sectious of the penal codo declaring auy person guilty of felony who shall maliciously and wilfully by the explosion of gunpowder do grievous bodily harm to another or send any contrivance calculated to the same end. Tbe penalty is three years' imprisonment and a fine of $500. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Mr.

Parrish, who could not, however, be found ill Philadelphia. The victim, William O'Donuell, is seventeen years old, aud resided at 505 South Nineteenth street. Several years ago a nefarious contrivance somewhat similar to the Parrish affair was cap tureu by Delectivo Callanan before it had an opportunity to blow into fragments those to whom it was sent, an old couplo keeping store on Second street, near South, lnere was an allegation that it came from a bothersome 8nn iii law, who sent a letter beforehand, without signature but unmistakably iu bis handwriting, announcing that tho packagn would come. The old lady was suspicious and drew the lid out carefully, until she saw tho hideous collection of powder, bullets, nails and broken glass, and then sho turned it over to Detective Callanan, who opened it and found a sand paper arrangement 011 tho lid, which would have iguited the mutches and the powder. When the case was brought before a Magistrate, William B.

Mann, iu explaining how tho affair would work, drew the lid aud ignited every match, but fortunately tho powder was not contiguous. Tho alleged seudur was afterwards acquitted and is now dead. SERIOUS TARGET SHOOTING. Two Italians, 1'i ncticing with a Ttevolver, Put a Iliillet Into a Man's Head. Between three and four o'clock yesterday aftor noon William Mullard, a laborer, employed in the freight department of tho Pennsylvania Railroad, at the foot of Stovons street, in Camden, was seen suddenly to fall upou his side while walking towards some cars.

A number of his fellow laborers went to whero he was lying and found that blood was trickling from a wound on the left side of tbe bead. When Drs. Benjamin and Taylor had examined the wound Ihuy found that a bullet had entered the left temple and lodged near the baso of the brain. All efforts to extract it were unavailing and tho wounded man whs removed to his home, on Rroadwav above Walnut street. Tho authorities wore notified, and in less than one hour the Chief of Police and two officers arrested two Italians at the American Dredging Company's wharf.

The Italians wero in possession of a Colt's brooch loading ritle. Tbey had been shooting at some piling, iu order to improve their marksmanship. Mullard was iu direct rango of the piling, though quite three quarters of a mile away. The prisoners appeared surprised to think that they could have hit any one at such a distance. They claimed Camden as their residence Milliard was conscious last evening, but the doctors have doubts of his recovery.

A Foray on Watches. Robert J. Ilustin, a lawyer, at 125 South Seventh street, met Arthur Cunilnliigt, alias Yorkey," at Gloucester, on July It, and came over to the eily with him. In the neighborhood of Fourth and Trout streets Cu mm lugs lluvtm suddenly and snatched his gold waich, worth SI00, and ran away. Cumiuings returned to the city yeaterdav, was arrested, and committed by Magistrate Leis enring under 2 000 bait, for the ftxsnult and robbery.

Auloine fi02 Clymer street, yesterday Ideiililied James AlcMilllen, of 4 7 Moiilrn.e street, an one of a party who wero in a tavern at Killh and Monroe streets, on Saturday night, just before he (llershof) wns knocked down and robbed of his watch. Il was returned afterward. McMullco was held fora further examination. Michael Mu Crea was sent below by Magistrate Fields yesterday, cliiirired with abstracting Itieliard King's watch and chain on Friday night last whilst Uieltard was liimhering on bis front step. Andrew Youinr, a red faced young man, wesrina a sailor's blue shirt, was committed by Magistrate (smith yesterday for purloining a gohl watch, worth $10.

from his sister and "swapping" It with a Jeweler on Smith street lor a silver one, which lie told the Magistrate he lost while drunk. Ho was sent to prison. A Long Time to Walt, A enso of injustice to a prisoner wns heart! by Magistrate Hniilh yesterdny, resulting in the discharge of tho accused. On August I two men entered Louis Grolf's butcher shop, in Atlantic City. While one of them dlverled the proprietor's attention from the money drnwer, the other took UliK) from Mist receptacle.

Itolh men got away. Itutiert Taylor was sr rested in tliiseily a one of tiie thieves, and he whs itleutliled bv Mr. Urolf, Hud was committed to hwhiI a reij 11 Isii ion under the biw requiring that In chsh such pspcrs do not Hrrivo within hlteen days the accused shall be set Ht liberty. The papers did not come, and Tiiylor was accordingly rcleHsed hy the Magistrate without auy redress lor bissixty sia dsys' eoulliirment. A Skelolnu In the Wood.

8('R ANTON, October 0. A jmily of bny while gathering chestnuts todHy iu the woods near Hport Hill found a human skeleton, with two holes In the skull. It Is supposed to be that of John son, wtio Is mhhI to have been murdered ahoiit two yenrs ngo. The ease has been tukau charge of by the Coroner, HOMICIDE IN SECOND STREET. Fatal Result of a ISar Knoin Qoarrel Death in a Gill of Whisky.

Yesterday aftornoon, at about four o'clock, Isaac Crozier met his death at the hands of John Miles, of U06 Philip street, in a yard iu the rear of the saloon of Michael Carr, situated at 1710 North Second street. It appears that about the hour named the two men, who are curpet weavers, entered the aforesaid saloon and called for whisky. Some trilling altercation arising Crozier threw the contents of his glass in Miles' face and a struggle ensued. The bar keeper ejected them and they proceeded to further hostilities on the sidewalk outside. Hero, it would appear, a temporary peace was patched up, as they shortly returned to the bouse.

Rut the quarrel was almost immediately renewed, and the bar tender again ordered them to leave the premises, which they promptly did, but this time retired to a yard iu lie rear of the houso, where a struggle ensued, culminating in both falling, Miles being uppermost. Miles disengaging himself, speedily got up, but Crozier, remaining ou the ground apparently unable to move, attracted the attention of some women who had been watching the struggle, and they summoned the bar tender with cries that tho man was dying. This unhappily proved to be too true, as all efforts to revivo hiin proved unavailing aud he expired in about twetity minutes. The police authorities being notified, Lieutenant Ferguson, of tho Eighteenth dis trict, was almost immediately upon tho spot. 1 he lieutenant promptly took measures to insure the apprehension of Miles, and his arrest at his residence, 1136 Philip street, was speedily effected by Officers Samuel Trucman mid Storey, of the.

Eighteenth district. An examination of the body of the unfortunate man Crozier failed to discover any external injury that could account for his death, tho only mark being a slight discoloration over tho left eye, the skin not being eveu broken, the injury being apparently caused by a blow of tho fist. The deceased was a man of about forty years of age, aud resided at 1121 Philip street. Town Elections In Connecticut. IIaetfokd, October 6.

The most important feature in the town elections to day was tho vote on the proposed Constitutional amendments providing for biennial elections for the Legislature and for the appointment of Judges of the Supreme and Superior Courts, during good behavior, until 7f yeurs of flgo. Both uinuiidmenls were defeated by a Urge majority, 111 many places tho vole beinc more than ten to one against them. The towns generally elected town officers. Ile turns ns far as received are encouraging to the Ue publicans. In VYntcrbtiry.

a strong Democratic city, the regular Democratic candidate lor Mayor is de fcntcil, Hod a majority nT the Aldermen hikI Council are Kepublicun. Mew Britain, usually Democratic, elects the entire Kepuhhcan ticket. In Hartford the Democrats elect the Town Clerk, Collector and a majority of the other town ollieers. The Republicans secure the First and several other oflicerH, Now that the Constitutional aiiiendineiitH are defeated there will be an election lor half of the Ser.ato and for a new Hoiifce of Keiircenlativcs on the Tuesday after the first Munday in November. Soap for the Brazilians.

Marin us Ifoyt, of the firm of Keen IToyr, commission merchants, at Para, Brazil, was charged, before Magistrate Leisenring, yeterdHy, with the embezzlement, as consignee, t3.S5, theHinoiiut of several consignments of soHp seut by AleXHiider McConnell, 1322 North Fifth street. Mr. McConnell testified Unit the cousiKiinients were solicited and that be only received 1150 on account. The Piira rlrin sent 00 no Hceoiint of shIos, claiming that the goods had heell disposed of Hi lower price, than McConnell charged. He met Mr.

lloyt in this city, who told him they bnd sold the sonp anil uxed tbe money iu their business. Counsel lor lloyt asked his discharge beeuuse the otlense was committed beyond AniericHU jurisdiction, A decisloll was deferred until to day. The Clearwell Stakes. Lon'DON, October 6. Tilt race for the Clear well stakes, for two year olds, came off to dtiy at the Newmarket second Oclohcr meeting, and was won by Lord Itosebery's bay filly Camorrn.

Mr. P. Lorillard's bay filly Geraldine secured tho second plHcn, and Mr. Cookson's bay colt MaeOeorge. was third.

Twelve rnn. Geraldine led the race 10 the cords, where she was joined by Cumnrra anil Mactieorge and Hie three iiihiIc a splendid race home. Camorra won Hie race by a neck. There was a bend between tbe second and third. The betting nt the sun wns 7 to I Hgainst CaniorrH, 8 to 1 ugainst Geraldine Hud 3 to I against MacfJuurge.

Tim Ills that Flflh la Ilolr To. Clmrlea W. Whitsil, who died nt the German on Snlurdii), from the efTcctn of lundrtnum, taken with ui(iftl Intentions while temimrurily liinnne KiIwhiU Drinkwttter, from tela miM. reiti.ltinif Irom hi. injury to tliurnh; Cltrirlm Mnore, colored, 91 yen ohl, of I.onitmnl ulrort, from gimornl dcbihly; Lottie lUrri.

11 fro alley, fro tn iiiteiiiperiutce, and Joseph HiiiKt'rH, from conHUiiiption, were the cttes occupying Coro ner Uilbcrl's time yuHterdny, The Cuiulemiied Mollies. SCNIintY. Ovlnber Tho two condemned Mollfes, MeMttnus and O'Neill, hnve been In conMillfttlon with their counsel, relHttven mid Father Koch nearly all duv. Hut few visitor wer How imI lo Nt Iheiu. MciMunu i breaKinic down, but hi uunl ttliiiplicUy, aiill sec mi unable to realize Ills itun.toti.

General Kobrta Advitnve Loxnov, (Molier 7. Tiie StmutanVs din patcti from Hi ml a announce that (Jenem! Hubert on Hutiday reached Clmraiam, seven nilltm from ('until, havinir left IiiR and hnirif'tue at Zohlda had. I In whu expected to be before C'abul early on Monday mortmitf. King AlloiiHo's Mtirrhttfe MAPltin, OutoW tf. Tho King to dny niirned decree convoking the Cor tea for the 3d of Nnveiiihrr, to receive a uutuuiuuicatiou relative lo his protective marriage.

POLITICAL CONVENTIONS, Northampton Democrat Arrayed Against Ttl ileu I tucks County Kepublicaus. Special Dispatches to Thk Times. Hellkrtown, October 6. The Northampton county Democratic Convention met at (his place at 11 o'clock this morning. Tho attendance was very large.

Jeremiah S. Hess was elected permanent president. There was but one contest, from Bath, in which the Mutchler men won. Dr, G. B.

Linderman, of Bethlehem, was publicly annouueed as a candidate for Congress next year. A resolution by Joseph Lynn, editor of the Matte Chunk Democrat, denouncing Tammany aud Kelly and instructing delegates for Tilden, was defeated by a vote ol 115 to 25. There was great excitement over these resolutions and hot words. The regular Mutchler tickt of delegates to tho State Convention wan elected, a follows: Joseph Luu ha 11 iuim Ji. ish, 11.

W. Scott suit Jituies J. Cope. The ticket was then nominated Clerk of 1 lie Qiwrlcr Sessions, Gtorue ltidiaril, ofEiston; 1'imr Director. Andrew t.

Keller, of Uushkill Jury Commissioner, Thomas McFall, of Washington. Dovlkstow.v, October 6. Tho Republicans of Bucks county met in convention here today anil nominated the following ticket: District Attorney, liolicrt M. Yardley; I'rotlinno tary. Thomas S.

Follwell; Director of Poor, James Williams; Jury Commissioner, Amos 11. Headlcy; Delegates to State Convention: Allred S. Fackentliall Representative Doctor Joseph Thomas, Abraham M. l.ether 111:111, Johu J. Speuccr and Israel S.

Tomlinson. Dr. Harvy Kralz presided as chairman, and tho editors of the Republican papers acted as secretaries. Tho 1111 111 her in attendance was not largo. The District Attorney and I'rothonotary were nominated by nccUtualion.

There was only one ballot for the balance ot tho ticket. The main contest was for tho leadership of the party in lincks, in tho liitht for Senatorial delegate to tho in xt Stato Convention. This was between the Hon (ieorge Lear, ex Attorney General, and Alfred Fackentliall. The latter won by getting twenty ouo districts to Mr. Lear's twenty.

TAMMANY INSPECTORS. The Follco Commissioner, to be Made to Obey the Conn's Order. Nkw York, October G. Tho Board of Tolico Commissioners in ado somo progress to day in appointing inspectors of election. Tammany inspectors were appointed in many cases, but not in a way to allow the claim that the fourth inspector iu each district should be a Tammany Democrat.

Tho board finally adjourned for tho purpose of preparing a return to tho writ of mandamus, as a failure to make such a return leaves the members of the hoard liable to arrest. Iu I he afternoon Messrs. Jlac.Le in ami Mor risou uiailo a return to the writ of mandamus, setting forth the proceedings of the Police Hoard in relation to the appointment of iiisiicctors of elections. Counselor Field moved for an attachment against them, returnable instantly, for failure to comply with the terms of the writ. Judge Davis said if it was shown that the members of the board bad persistently endeavored to secure the appointment of persons not in harmony with Tammany Hull, and to force that selection on their co commissioners, the Court would regard them as in contempt.

At present the Court thought it best to postpone further action until final returns to morrow. Meautiuie the coin luisnioners must proceed with thoir work, and if il were shown to morrow that they were in contempt, the Court would act in the matter. The Police liourd, at their meeting to night, nppointcd the remainder of Tammany inspectors of election and completed a full list for all tho districts. Poll clerks were also appointed and uew appointments made where resignations wore tendered. Yellow Jack In Memphis Memphis, October 0.

Tliero were sixteen new eases of lover reported tody, seven white nod nine colored. The drad are Thomas W. Oieen, Aleck Perry. I.illie Ingram, Holier! Kenshed. John Joyee nnd John Hrnwn.

Two of tlieno deaths occurred otttsnle the eily limits. Havana. Oelober Nineteen deaths from yellow fever oeeurred in this eily last week, being a dc creiMcor ten from tho week previous. The Terrible Famine In Cashmere, London, October A to the Timet from (Simla says: ltovolling details of the sum rings of the fmnliio strieken peonlo slilleome from Cashmere. There la reason to hope that the worst Is now over, but uniloiilileilly the relief measures have been niiNerably nii.innnnfred by the Mil liHriij.ili nnd his advisers, and the loss of life has baeu terrible." ltowell Gets the lie It.

NEW Yokk, October fl. A Hlir rilT's jury to dsy Ueelded that Weston had no legal properly in the A.tley belt, and it wan acuordlngly delivered up lo ttowsll..