Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1867, Page 1

7 ES ‘THE EVENING STAn | 18 PUBLISHED DAILY (SUNDAY EXCEPT&“D AT THE STAR BUILDING, Mowthwest corner Penn’a avenwe and 11th strect, ay W. D. WALLAOH; pig Li The STAR is served by the carriers to their subscribers in the City and District at Tam OxNTS PER WERE. Uopiesatthe counter, with or without wrappers, Two CENTS each. PRicB FOR MAILINe‘—Three months, One Dollar and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Dol- Jers; one year, Five Dollars. No papers are sent from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Fri- ay —One Dollar and a Half a Year. ve, XXX. WASHINGTON. D. C.. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1867. NS, 4,524. BANKERS. jet COOKE & CO., BANEERS, Fifteenth street, opposite Treasury, Yard sell at current market rates, and keep constantly on band a full supply ef all GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVEN-THIRTIES, AND COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &c., exectted, and Collections made on all accessible points. vel-tf g4¥: ” “A PIN A DAY IS A GROAT A YEAR.” GaN atthe corner of 19TH STREET AND PENNA. AVEN SAVINGS AND TRUST CO. ARTERED BY CONGRESS. ‘The Central (Office of this Company is new situated ‘ee above, and is carried on in connection with the ‘Washington Branch. POSFICE OPEN FROM 9 TILL 3. B DOLLAR end upwards recetved 0 a Reetipald on all sums of FIVE DULLABS and 7 NGSBANE. ectine] made fi ‘NITED STATES BONDS AND 8: ces Oxby unter the ditection eA SO Can Bye Deposits are now xmmore than 9100.00. . President. T. HEWITT, of Now Fo ATON actaary. W. J. WILSON, Cashier of Branch Bank. wy 3:W.FaM om" First National Bank of Washington B. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President, WM. 8S. HUNTINGTON, Osshier. GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY AND FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 18th sivect, opposite the Treasury Deparimens. Government Securities with Treasurer United Btates SF-ONE MILLION DOLLARS.e@ We buy and eel] all classes of GOVERNMENT SECURITIES at current market rate FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections en ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES. We purchase Government Vonchers on the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN and FIRMS ‘and to any other business entrusted to us. FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERN- MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully *-ratshed. WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. ‘Washington, March 20, 1865. mil-tf HOTELS, &c. AN. ‘The Stevens Honse is well and widely known to the traveling public. The location is especially suitatl chants and business men; itis in close proximity to the business part of the 8 on the highway of Southern and Western travel— and adjacent to all the principal Railroad and nboat depots ‘The Stevens Hote has liberal accommodations for over 200 gnests—it is well fnrnished. and pos- serees every modern improvement for the comfort and entertaiament of its inmates. ‘The rooms are spacious and well ventilate ided with gas and water—the attendance is prompt and respect- fol—and the table ie generonsly provided with exery delicacy of the seavon—at moderate rates. rooms having been refurnished and remodeled Peare erbled to offer extra facilities for the com- jort and pleasnre of onr enests an tém GEO. K. CHASE & CO.. Proprietors. Ny DINT HOTEL, mad: POALT WATER BATHING. ‘Thie well known resort will be open for the re- eeption of visitors on the 20th of Spee; Steamers leave Washington every Tnesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 6 o'clock &. m.\ and Baltimore every Tuesday, Friday and Satnr- dey at 4e'clock p.m. Touching going and return- the Point Jel DENTISTRY. N RUBBER, BARNES W.. Satp waa Siiven ery cheap. Fourth street east. between A and B streets north. Leave Navy Yard car at Third street, on account of side- walk. au 13-Im D* LEWIE & DAVIS, DENTAL ASSOCIA- No. 260 PENN’A AVE, Between 12th and 13th streets, TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN. No charge will be made for extracting where Ar- tificial Teeth are inserted. although the, ~atient will be required to pay for the’! svrcical operation when performed, which will b leducted when the Teeth are m: The Association is now prepared to make Teeth on Geld. Silver and at New York. P phia and B ns wish tal work cas in thy named ci ne in the and n el Warranted to giv Fatisfaction. Pr will do well ta call umiine our work be iting it elsewhere P lola e MIS. ‘M. LOOMIS. M.D, ‘The Inventor and Patentee of the MINERAL PLATE TEETH. attends personally bis office in this city. Many persons cai wear these teeth who cannot wear others, and no person can wear others who cannot wear Persons calling at my office can be accommodated with any style and price of Teeth they may desire, ost cA those who are yartiseler, ree wien the por “cleanest. atrongest and. most perfec that art can procures the MINEBAL TEETH will be more fully warranted. Rooms i —No. 338 Penn's avenue, be-~ tween sth nod 0th ees. Aleo, S07 Arch street Philadelphia. 00 2-ly CLOTHING, &c. & HARDON OSANO MERCHANT TAILORS. ‘OR 3 AND D STREETS. I be shown a e atock of goods jast purchased Fall and Winter wear. 6 J. HEIBERGER, * (Buecessor to H. F. Lovpon & Co.,) CITIZENS, ABMY AND NAVY MERCHANT TAILOR. Metropolitan Hotel, (late Brown’s,) jy10-tf _No. 362 Penn. avenue, Washington. 486 SEVENTH STREET. 486 TO PERSONS RENOVATING. BEDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. Having the largest and choicest Stock in the Dis- triet, and wishing to reduce it ae much as sible during the summer. in order to make room for fall purchases, we shall offer for the next two monthe, at reduced Prices for cask, our choice selec- tion o! NGINGS, WINDOW sHaDEs, FAVA ICES FRAMED PICTUR ND PAs XD FASSELS, SaBINE ‘BOOK SHELVES, &c., Also, alwa: 5 on, exhibition and sale s few choice PAINTINGS and ENGHAVINGS. To thote needing the above we would say please calland examine our sents, kat ‘compare ““Pideoe remembot the nama aad, Bamber. fort. m™ Habe door above Oaa peng a 4 exot PIE GRITS, DURYEA'S MAIZENA BECKER'S FARINA = STARCH, (All fresb, and at lowest priees. aA sen otters, D¢4xzz* PURGATORIO, transisted fello” Mead's f sade Bake of 4: . e edt om Se wind, pvovels by Be: FOTONAG AY BHAD ROR, pickled axa oO F. . Ww. Bi my RB) ooraap kh and W nirect, > TRAVELLER'S GUIDE. Baltimore and Ohie Railroad, For BartrwoRns.—Traine leave daily, except Sunday, at 7:00and 7:45@ m.,and 13:16, 2:00, 4:3) and 8:45 p.m, On Sunday, at 7:458.m., and 4:30 and 8:45 p. m. For at Way Srations.—Daily, except Sunday, ‘at 7:00 @, m., and 2:00 and 8:45 p. Sunday, at 7:45 m., and 4:30 and 8:45 p.m. For Way Stations Soutn or ANNAPOLIS JuNc- TION.—6:15 and 7:00 a. m., and 2:00 and 4:35 p. m. For ANNAPOLIS. &. m.,and 4:30 p.m. No train on Sunday. For Aut Pants oF Tax West.—Leave daily, ex- cept Sunday, at 7:45. m., and 4:30 and 8:45 p. m. On Sanda} ‘30 and £:45 p.m. only, connecting at Relay House with Western trains, Philadelphia and New Yerk Threugh Line. For New York, without change of cars.—Leave daily, except Sunday, at 7:45. m. p.m. On Sunday, at7:00p.m.enly. Sleeping cars on7p. m. train. For Puiraverrnia—Daily, except Sunday, at 7:45 a. m., and 12:15, 4:30, and 7:00 p.m. On Sunday, at7 p.m. only. Great Pennsylvanra Reute. For tag NoRTHWsst, Sourm AND SOUTHWEST Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot at 7:45 a.m. @nd 4:30 and 8:45 p. m. Steambeat Travel. For RicuMonp AND THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST. The steamers of the Richmond and Fredericksburg line leave Seventh street wharf daily, except Sun- days,at6@.m.and7 p.m. On Sundays atéa.m. only. For ALEXANDRIA.—Steamers leave Seventh street wharf every hour fromé a. m. until? p. m., daily. For Mount Varnon.—The steamer Wawaseet leaves Seventh street wharf Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings of each week at 10 o’clock returning at 33¢ p.m. For Bartimoze AND Potomac River Lanp- InGs.—The steamer Columbia leaves Riley's wharf, foot of Eleventh street, every Wednesday morning at 6o’clock. Potomac TRANSPORTATION Live FoR Barri MORE AND Potomac River Laxvincs.—Steamers jeave Sixth street wharf at 6 8. m. on Wednes- days and Saturdays. oR THE EasteRN SHORE.—The steamer Hi gston, an elegant boat, leaves her pier, oppo- site No. 170 Light street wharf, Baltimore, every ‘Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 8 p. m., for Easton Point, Double Mills, Oxford, Clora’s Point, Wallach’s Wharf, Cambridge, Hughlett’s Wharf, Cabin Creek, Medford’s Wharf, and Lloyd’s Land- ing. SPECIAL NOTICES, AYER’S AGUE CURE, For Feverand Acue, Intermittent Fever, Chil! Fever, mittent Fever, Dionb Ague. 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N‘OAL AND WOOD AT WHOLESALE OR BETAIL. ga my8 the. most “approved re direct from mifners tor each pela T have taken a portion of Bjley’s wharf, thereby saving havling to. Yard. deliv? ered direct from the wharf for difty cents pet ton less than ff hauledto the a Having al) the facilities for obtaining and deliv- ering Coal, I will sell it at the lowest possible rice. PiWhere persons nse large quanfities, a deduction “AU Einds of WOOD at low price a7 Coal tnd Bewed and PATA elt tnnder cover. - CLAY STEWART. Office corner H and lath sis. {Waoa Yard, 18th at. and Uahal.. Coal wharf, foot of eet. 2.240 to the ton guaranteed, by * sworn = a Im, wv 7 gusta HE NATIONAL BAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY, OF WASHINGTON, D. C., Chartered by Special Act of Co: for the SARE REEFING UNDER GUARANTEE OF yy ROLE, Pal ¥ ILLS. DEEDS, TINTING: .LUABLE PAPRRS And all descriptions of Valuables, and for th RENTING OF SAFES, INSIDE OF ‘IRE AND BURGLAR-PROOF VAULTS. Ovrict—Connen NEW YORK AVENU: °FIFTEENTE. STBEET rey RET. ELMO AEA ea eae 18, Viex Parsivesy. . 8. HU: 0) 4 baal DEB, Secuxraxy, are Orvicz Bours: From 9 o'clock a, m. to. 5 o'slook ». ‘and Barty zit ney. Siap sees atin os P° oditege spare History ives paren ner ing baa et TELEGRAMS, &c. In the Burrell claim—for furnisbing troops to Mit the quota of Boston during the war—of nearly one million doliare, which was tried in United States Orrcuit Court in that city, Judge Gnfford yesterdsy gave a decision that the city had no right to assess money te pay the claim, and instructed the jury to retarn 8 verdict Adveree to the plaintiff, which they did. Accounts from various portions of Missis- sippi represent that the cotton worm has made i's appeerance, but so far the cotton has sus- tained but little damage. The crop is repre. sented as unprecedented in that State. The ew crop of cotton is coming into market very slow. 4 special dispatch from Montreal report se serious riot among the Irish at Griffintown. A great many were wounded, and three so badly beaten that it is not certain whether they are dead or alive. ‘The affairs of the Farmers and Citizens’ Na- tional Bank, of Brooklyn, N. Y., were yester- day placed in the hands of areceiver. Bill- holders are of course secured, and no doubt de- Positors also. Two cases ot yellow fever havel been sent to the hospital in Mobile trom the schoon Dawn, lately from Tampico. No cases origi- nating in the city have been reported. A dinner was given in Charleston yesterday evening by the staff and other officers of Gen. Sickles’ command to that officer. Gen. Canby and staff were the invited guests. A fire broke out in Baltimore yesterday evening at Jackeons & Neilzon's coal oil re- finery, and extended to the American Compa- ny’sretinery. Loss £20,000. ‘The rowing match on the Hudson, at New- burg, N. Y., between Hamill and Brown has been postponed until this morning, owing to Trough weather yesterday. A dispatch from Poughkeepsie, N. Y , states that one of the officers of the First National Bank of Kingston failed for $200,000, and the bank losses $70.00. Great preparations are making for the fair which opens next week at Sacramento, Cali- fornia. Nativesilk and cotton fabrics will be exhibited. California Election—Haight Elected Gov- ernor. Sawn FRANCISCO, Srpt. 6—The Democrats have carried the State, iegislative and muni- cipal licket of Sau Francisco, by overwhelm- ing majorities. Returns from the interior con- tinue to swell Haight’s majority, which may Teach 8,000. The entire Union State ticket is defeated. It isdoubtfal if one Union candi- date is elected. The result is astounding to both parties. Nothmg worse was expected by the Union men than the defeat of Gorham and two or three others on the State ticket. It is believed that a large number of Union voters abeepted themeelves from the polls. The Democrats will havea majority in the State Assembly. Fourteen of the Senators that hold over out of twenty are Union, and may hold a Union majority; but the election of a Republi. can Senator is now impossible. Haight ma @ speech last night, claiming his election As a protest against corruption. Chinese and negro suffrage and the reconstraction policy of Congress. The Union papers urge renewed. efforts to carry the October elections. [SECOND DESPATCH.} SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 6—The majorities re- ported from twenty-seven counties show Haight 7,000 ahead. The counties to hear from ‘will generaily give Democratic majorities. DREADFUL CasuALTY.-The St. Mary's Bea- con, publisned at Leonardtown, Md., says:— One of the saddest occurrences which it has ever been our duty to record took place on Sat- urday morning last. A daughter of Dr. R. P. Biackistone, of Bedlem Neck, in our conaty, aged 11 years, having occasion to perform some household duty in the kitchen, caught fire and her clothes soon became enveloped in flames. A servant who was present attempted toextinguish the fire, but without effect, and the child tn its agony rushed tothe yard where its cries soon arrested the attention of Mrs. Blackistone. Seeing its condition, this lady, with the brave and unselfish instincts of & mother, sought to put the fire out by envelop- ing the child with her own clothing, but find- ing this ofne avail, she sought the house with & view of obtaining a blanket to smother the flamer. Before she had proceeded many steps, she discovered her own clothing to be on fire, and all other efforts proving unavailing, she threw herself upon a bed and sought to smoth- er the flames by drawing the cover aronud her. But this was without effect. The fire still progressed, and seon the flames had done their work upon both sufferers. We draw a veil over the scene which met the eye of the husband ana father upon reaching his deso Jated home. Both witeand daughter were in extremis. Mrs. Blakistone survived but a few hours. and the child died during the afternoon of the day following. ‘THE WORKING PEOPLE.—The Cigar Makers’ Fourth National Convention, it is announced, is now in session in Buffalo, there being dele- gates present from every State in the Union. The majority of these delegates are said to fa. vor the eight-hour system, and the conyention: it is added, will issue an appeal to Congress to modify or repeal the present internal revenee taxon cigars. The New York State Uarpe: ters’ aud Joiners’ Convention is also holdin; Sunual session at Buffalo, twenty-five dele. gates being present from vario unio It is announced that the boiler makers in the Sharon (Pa) iron works, having refused to work with boiler makers who have recent! immigrated from Belgium, were discharged Savurday last. In London, there is reported to be ereat distress among certain classes of printers, and the London Star says the dearth ot employment among letter-press printers 18 quite unprecedented, causing tears of great misery being entatled upon their families. It is computed that there are about five thousand men employed in the typographical branch of the printing business in London, of whom at least one-fourth are now, and have been for the last two months, almost wholly unem- ployed, while another fourth are enlv working ubout balftime. The great bulk of the unem- ployed printers are reported to be totally desti- tate, and the lack of employment, it is thought, ‘will continue for some time. PREPARATIONS FOR THE ANTISTAM MON- UMENT CEREMONIES —The committee of cere- monies at the dedication of the Antietam na- tions] monument have completed all their ar- rangements for laying the corner-stone of the monument on the 17th of September. Presi- dent Jobnson ana the Cabinet will be present, and the Governors and staffs of the following States: Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maseachusetts, New York. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and West Virginia. These ve responded that they would be present, and otbers are expected, also, the Mayor and Common Couneiti of Chicogo and other cities, and umber of regiments from various States, among them Oolonel Peter Lyle’s regi- ment of Philadelphia. An address will be made by ex-Governor Bradford. Ample ar- Tangements have been made by the Baltimore and Obio Railroad Company for theaccomoda- ‘ion of visitors. The Presidental tram will leave here at 6 8. m., And a special train with the Governors 8nd staff wil) leave Baltimore 20a.m. Other traine, for visitors, will leave Baltimore at 430, 7, and 8. Ticketsare sold at reduced rates for the round trip from New York, Philadelphia, and the Western cities. The order of the procession will be Published on Monday. ae boo Wy Oars cane i Loge a RIDGE—Ten Persons Drowned.— 4 road, New ger train on the Nao; England, which left Waterbury Thursday evening for Winsted breke through the bridge across Branch river, about two miles trom Thomaston. The couplings to the tender of » engine broke, and the into of Sat oie sescued, Ww: drowned. Six including Lucas Skinne: Adams’ agent, of Winsted, and & sonof Gilbert W. SI ot Wolcomsyille, 15 years of Mr. ran a stage irom Winsted to Martéord years ago, and was well Known and universally esteemed. ‘A youn, tne nee of Miss Dr. Abbotts, from th could only be punished for practicing & license. jorthern papers Sssert that the well sow ‘Virginia “bat” isnot a bet at all, buts night hawk. They afford very eat. ing and sre now being-killed in great numbers in various sections of the country. SF The Denville News calls upon the edi- pap ag PL con’ ie of The Hamitl-Brown Boat Race. The great, rowing match between Jimmy Hamill and Walter Brown, which was to Rave taken place at Newburg, on the Hadson river, yesterday, for a distance of five miles ence of the and $2,000 a side, ‘was, jn consequi Suteycrand state of the weather, until this afternoon. The betting inches in height, and when he isin racing con- dituon he weighs 152 pounds. boating re- cord is very creditable. Except on the occa- sion when, for $1,000, he undertook to pail against @ six-oared boat, he has lost no match of any importance. The matches he has won are :—May 8, 1859. defeated William Edmond- ston, tour miles, 36-41. May 27, 1859, detested Theodore Grovier, four miles, 33. July 28, September 4. 1560, won with Donohue, double scull race at Poughkeepsie, five miles, 3615. July 27, 1864, ‘won second prize Worcester regatta, two miles, 16:35. July 4, 1866, won first prize Portland regatta, two miles, 17:20. ip etre 1966, won single scull, two miles, at Soldiers’ Fair re- gatta, Portland, 17-10. July 4, 1866, won first prize, Boston regatta, two miles, 17. July 25, 19866, defeated Josh Ward, two miles, 15-15. September 18, 1866, defeated Josh Ward, three matles, 2230. May 21, 1867, defeated James Ha- mill, five miles, 15-30. James Hamill isa native of Pittsburg, Pa., having been born in that city in 1839, and is now in his twenty-ninth year. He isfive feet six inches high, but very muscular abeut the chest and loins. His usual weight is about one bundred and seventy pounds, but in row- ing condition his weighi is about one hundred and fifty ponnds. At this he will pull to-day. The matches he has been victor in may thus be epitomized:—In 1959 he defeated Frederick olf, three miles. Time, 26.30. August 4, 1560, defeated Frederick Wolf, three miles. August 18, 1:5, defeated Frederick Wolf, three miles. August 1960, defeated William Jack- son, three miles. July, 1861, defeated William Campbell, three miles. July, 1861, defeated William Campbell, two miles. July 4, 1362, won first prize. Boston regatta. August 13, 162, defeated Josh Ward at Philadelphia, three miles. August 14, 1562, defeated Josh Ward at Philadelphia, five miles Time, 37-00, June 20, 1867, won first prize Beacon Club Regatta. July 4, 1963, won first prize, Boston Regatta. September, 1863, defeated jlosh Ward’at Poughkeepsie, five mile race Time. 31-35. July 19, 1364, defeated Josh Ward at Pittsburg, five miles, for $1,000. July 4, 1865. won first prize, Boston Sept. 80, 1865, won Pittsburg Regatta, in four-oared. mile race, against Bigiin bro’ His firet defeat was at the hand: five mile race, for $500 a side, rowed at Pough keepaie, July 23, 1863. The second was on the ‘Tyne. England, July 4. 166; the third was on the same river the following day, his competi- tor on both occasions being Harry Kelly, the noted oarsman of that country. His fourth and last defeat was at Pittsburg, May 21, 1867, by Walter Brown, wresting from him the lau- rels of the champion et America Hamiil’s record 1s certainly a creditable one, and is very difficult to be surpassed. He pulisa shortand stout stroke, much like himself. ©n the 12th of August last the articles of agreement weredrawn up and signed that the race should take place on the 6th of Septem- ber, fora distance of five miles and 22,00 a side, the winner to be recognized as the cham- pion oareman of America. The articles read that the race shall take place at Newburg. on the Hudson river, on Friday, Sept: 6, 1567, be- tween the hours of two and four o'clock p.m. the race to be five miles, t woand one-half miles to the stake-boat and return, to start with the tide. turning the stake boat from left to right. ‘That smooth water ahall be requisite for tae Face, tae condition of the water to be judged of and decided by the referee. The gentleman named and agreed upon for this office shali be appointed when the taal deposit is put up in G is of the stakeholder. the race shall be for $2,000 a side. aan The boat to be used by Brown was finished last week by Mr. C. B Eiliott. Greenpoint, a 1t is a shell boat, the long-tried friend of his, skin being of Spanish cedar, three thirty ‘sec. ondsof an inch thick, with the bow and stera tipped with ash, and the frame of hackmatac. The boat is 34 feet long, 11 Inches wide. ta. ering to bow and stern. forming eighths of an inch broad; the depth ve the weight 35 pounds: the spread S feet, abd from tip to tip of the sculls 25 feet 4 inches; and at every stroke the hands pass four inches over the toes, making an extremely long stroke. Forty-threej of these strokes will be made in each minute. The boat is strongly made, being fastened with copper nails aod braced with wrought iron rods. Those who have had the privilege ot examining it pro- ounce it the finest model ever made in this country. Hamill’s boat is built in the same substantial, complete, and artistic manner, but it is seven feet less in length. In it the “Little Engine” looms up finely. bis magnificent pro- Portions a study for an ap ist. BREAKING OF A Dam—Great Destruction of Preperty.—The dam of the West Hartford res- ervoir, six miles from Hariford, Conn.;and by which the supply of water is obtained, was washed away aboot nine o'clock yesterday morning, sweeping with a tremendous crash over corm fields and pasture lands. and bearing huge mills, fences, and everything with it. Fortwo miles the fields were flooded. The valleys and flats below were strewn with sand, rock, and other debris. The damage to private property is considerable, and the loss to the city will be $100,000. The dam carried away was fitty-five feet high from the bed of the brook. and two hun- dred feet wide, It contained some eighty thousand yards of earth, and was built a year ago ata cost of $53,100. It has not been con- sidered safe, as it was never properly built, being @ failure from the start, sometimes leaky and always weak. The reservoir bed, thirty two acres in extent, is now drained dry. It held two bundred milifons of gallons. ‘The upper reservoir, two miles above, with @ partly fin- isbed dam, seven feet high, was also swept away. The city bas been supplied since Jan- uary with water from the West Hartford re: ervoir, but can be fed by pumps from the Con- necticut river in the old way, so that there will be no interruption of the supply. The streams beyond West Hartford are flooded, and many bridges are gone. interrupt. ing travel. The branch road to Collinsville has been in come places submerged or swept away, and the trains to-day are interrupted. Two dams in Bristol, owned by Messrs. E. Ingraham & Uo.. clock manufacturers, were carried away, causing a loss of $10,000. EVANGELICAL ALLIANGR—This body com- menced its session at Amsterdam on thé Juth of August, when the Conference was formal. ly opened by Baron Van Wassenaar, who welcomed the visitors in French, Dutch, and German. Some of the foremost divines trom France, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, and the United States, as wellas many well Known clergymen from Great Britain. compose the Conference. After the Chairman's address the Conference was engaged for about eight hours in reeeiving reports on the state of Obristian- aty in various countries, The United States ‘was represented by Dr. Prime. who, at the con- clusion of his addrese, in the name of his American brethren, gave a hearty invitation to the Evangelical Alliance to bold their next Conference in New Yerk. CATHOLIC SUNDAY. SCHOOLS —The various Roman Uatholic Foren of the Diocese of Baltimore have united im®consolidated move- ment for the purpose of securing the benefits of religious and moral education to all cnil- ) more: lly to the- less poor. The various Sunday Schools, in convention, Rave adopied 8 codeof reguiations and ordered. be mn ofa central Organization, to known as the «Catholic Sanday School Asso. ciation of Baltimore.” This association iscom- josed 0! a General Sapeiateerst the Saper- tendent of each an tor in cbarge ofeach school. Dr. R. D. mith ‘was selected as General Superintendent of the ‘bool: . J. 8. Heuteler Secret iesoetion, doa iar Benedict Gough Tete S7-Goeneral Tom Thumb has gone in his! yacht, Onaries 8. Stratton, on 8 fishing excuse sien off bya co erereg : wo ix more Peer andes same ‘time last pee SP'The Queen of Spain isagain in an inter- “Meo General Sebold; Wh es been str. it : 5 igi fom vibloas fever Was eons to Hampton for the benefit of bis bea! ot WF Rodoti& Oo. and: Galipolito: & Oo., Manchester, England, have disappeared, ater Prrecing Jeving debts to theamount U7 The cholera in Italy if driving home quite anumber of American tourists, ‘wae bet intendea to spend the Autumn there, The New ‘York Times says that the mournfol funeral im that city are frequently the cover for the Most riotous ana . {hnploreh in the fu: fined to A Young and Faithless Wife. [From the Chicago Tribune, August 31.) A painfal rumor gained circulation in cor- tain intimate circles last evening. that Naph- tah Herman Haarbieicher, one of our most widely known and German citizens, ‘who does a large commission business on Kin- zie street, would in all probability die the death of a suicide from effects of a self- administered dose of potson. 1: proved a dif- ficult task to trace the rumor to any reliable source, but when at last successful, the report was fully substantiated. Mr. Haarbleicher is & man about 45 years Of age, and of long ree- idence in this city. By means of industry he has succeeded in acquiring & handsome for- tune, which to a certain extent bas proved, in- stead of a benefit, to be his bane. In order to Teavh the probable cause of his rash attempt at suicide, it will be necessary to ge back four or five years. Mr. Haarbleicher was then a well-to-do bachelor of middle age, and began to give se- Tioue attention to the subject of matrimony. ‘There was at this time residing with her bro- ther fm this city, a young German Indy of ex- quisite beauty and refinement—in fact, the ac- knowledged belle of the German elite of Oni- cago—named Hulda Marion Eiller. To this Mr Haarbletcher paid assiduous court, and ai last gained her consent to riage. which wa3 duly solemnized om the 34 of An- gust, 1862. There existed considerable dis- parity in their ages, and @ ramor was current At the time that she entered the bond very re- luctantly, and was in ‘a measure forced by her brothers, who desired the connection for pecue niary reasons. Subsequent events would seem to verify this report, for the marriage was not # happy one. The busband fairly idolized hi young wife, but she was unable to recip- Tocate his affections, and in the course of time fell in the toils of men, who, tak. mg advantage of the unsatistactory marriage Telationship, sought only to gratify their car. nal desires. About three years after their mai riage, Mr. Haarbleicher first discovered his wife’s unfaithfulness to her marriage vows. The knowledge of her infidelity almost craged him, and for months he went about with- out endor aim, neglecting his business, and, in fact, a very misanthrope in his demeanor. During all this time he, however, kept his troubles to himself, and no one outside of the Jamily circle was any the wiser for it. He plead and expostnlated with the woman who ad brought this woe upon bim, and she time and again promised to mend her evil ways. ‘Temptation. however, proved too strong for her, and, in spite of her supposed good inten- tions, she again and again succumbed to the wiles of the eeducer. Nearly two years since, Mr. Haarbleicher, believing that absence from her evil associations might lead her to better thoughts, sent his wife toGermany. She re- mained there for @ considerable length of time. It is eaid that during her absence her conduct Was none of the best, and when she returned, she resumed her old evil habits. On the 3uth of last May, the last sad stroke fell heavily on the injured husband. His wite and her mour left together for parts unknown. it hi since been reported that the parties reside some- where in the State of Kansas. Since this ime, Mr. Haarbleicher, who was ence the very life of society, has entirely eschewed company, and the keenest despair bas preyed upon his heart strings. On June ith he filed 4 bill for divorce, alleging adultery and desertion, ard the decree was granted without difficulty. This matter has continued io prey heavily on tbe unfortunate man's mind, and it fe eaid that he bas entered reck- lesely into epeculation, and of late has been uneucces*ful. This is, however. a mere rumor For the past few days he has appeared to be ima very despondent frame of mind, and his friends feared that he was contemplating sui- cide. Yesterday their worst fears were realized. Early in the morning he procured a dose of ten grains of morphine, and shortly before boon he swallowed the entire portion. The act was committed at nis residence, Ne. 311 North ‘Wells street, and in a short time bis demeanor gave evidence of the rash act. He occupies the house in common with some relatives, and & male member of the famtly was ipstant- ly despatched for a physicia. Everything in human power was done to relieve the man, butatalate hour last evening bis condition was such as to leave little hope of his recovery. Should he die, his loss will be sadly regrett-d by a large circle of friends. Among our Ger- mien citizens he has always steod high for ms genial, cocial and sterling business qualities, and his loss would be most keenly felt ANOTHER DESTRUCTIVE FREsHET—Loss of Four Lives —On Thursday night a mest vio- lent storm passed over Ellicott City (late Elli. cott’s Mills) and vicinity, creating a disastrous freshet, and causing the loss ot four lives. A slip trom the office of the Howard County Re- cord, published there, gives the following par- tienlars : le About five o'clock rain commenced falling, which continued until about seven o'clock, when a heavy storm came ap, accompanied with vivid flashes of lightning and terrific peals of thunder, followed by bail and rain, pouring down in torrents, which continued with unabated severity until about eight o'clock, when the South Branch sweiled to an alarming height, sweeping away everything in its course. A house situated on the banks of the stream, recently built by Mr. David Feelemyer, and occupied by & colored woman and three chil- dren, was washed away with the poor unfor- tnates. Next followed the laboratory of Dr. Martin, with his chemicals and medicines. The timbers of these two buildings, together with fencing and bridging along the stream, lodging against the Depot Mill property, the wrter damed up, deluging the street from Mr. Joshua Taylor’s to the railroad culvert, and there not being space enongh to give vent to its savege couree, the building gave way and lodged on the bank adjacent to Stewart's res. taurant At this juncture the scene was hor. rible to behold, and beggars description. The pike and wall are terribly washed at the ae. Pot crossing, and the bridge is impassable. At the time of going to press we learn that the bodies of the mother and one of the chil- dren were found tt the Avalon nail factory. Mr. Bonwenr’s Hors: Tace yesterday at Chicago between Dexter to wagon and Ba- shaw, Silas Rich, Butler and Tackey to har- nese was won by Dexter. The best time was By the following dispatch, received from the driver ot Dexter, it will beseen that the horse was not driven to make fast time, but merely to beat the others: CGn1CaGo, Sept. 6.—Robert Bonner, Esq.: Dex- ier won yesterday. Time, 225%. There was a very high wind: the track was heavy; and I did not drive for tim Bupp Dosis. Lawysgrs anv Docror’s 1m EvROrE. Allegemeine Zeitung publishes some curii statistics respecting the number of lawyers in Europe. Itsays that in England there is one Jawyer for every 1,200 of the population, in France. one for everv 1,.970;in Belgiam, one for every 2,700, and in Prussia, one for every 2.00 ony. Another curious fact Is mat ih .Dglan: nomber of person: longing to each of the di iy ferent professions is nearly the same Thus, there are 34,970 lawryeres 35,568 clergymen-and 35,995 physicians. In Prussia, on the other hand, there are 4,809physicians to only 1,362 law: eh Eh OT EA A Rapioss PBaNowm in the manner of collect- ing the whisky revenue Py be recom- mended at the next session of Uongress, em- pa a proposit a eens ‘with the of- ces Of inspectors, detectives, dc:, providin, ubat each stilt Ban be taxed to the Rhogat of its capacity; an inspector or ga’ of Stills Gscertain their be ordered to ty; which the proprietors can obtain ‘mae cal- license to run them for a lector of the distric! to select, ‘wees, month, or year, e) whicb license mist’ bs paid’ forin advance. tay] vat wy ‘7 The Poi, ee “in §) ate | county, Va., had & ‘anda a teso. Intions and a statement veto their led to Europe by (ieneral ation, to be for 9 to: nrope hy. Genera 1c _ vi o! to ints. as.8 bom: en earopen, emigrants, and nviting thelr friends an countrymen tocome fo Velen ehould they leave Europe for ae a SF The épproaching trial at Albany of Gen. the shooting of Mr. 5 Cole for ene Mr. Hiscock, a mem. ber of the N: ‘orl Oonven- tion, is begi to excite stten: it North. and soveral eminent lawyers have volunteered to defend hi: byes Co eal E. Oburch, General Nye and Stine Y ‘The gusralry bes the Rien) Cy there al vat last week. Our ve all lately became members ‘burch, and attened all ne an dempneiraions asa Galuabar and Cspe eard We -® merchan‘ t OF an editor be- aye to be as. i Of Our pauonal thinks it quite: Camp Meeting Correspondence. YAMEVILLE CAMP, Sept. 6.—In my Iast I gave you tne report of the meeting up to the conclusion of the communion services on Wed- nesday morning. On Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. F Ockerman preached appropria'ely and with fine effect from Luke, 1914. In the evening, Rev. W.M. Osbdorn preached from | Luke, 14:18. At the evening prayer meeting | three persons professed conversion On Thureday morning, Rev. J. Benson | ore preached with fine effect irom Hebrews, 3:14. In the afternoon, Rev. Thomas R. Slicer Teached from John, 19:30. In the evening, | v. Jas. Curns preached @ powerfal sermon on the «Great Salvation,” from Hebrews, 2:3. ‘This was the concluding sermon of the camp. The congregation present numbered probably 1,000 persons. The meetings Rave been increasing in inter - estand power. Last night wasone oftremen- dous power. The meeting was continued with unusual power andenergy all night. Abont i o'clock the colored peopie marched in procession Around the ground, singing “The | Old of Zion.” There is somethii ly imepiring im this old sacred lyric, in the singing of these dusky children of Ham. The scene at nighion a camp ground may imagined by those who have witnessed any. thing of the kind, but is not easily described. At 5o’olock a. m. the colored people organized another march around the grouna, which was admirably executed. | At6 o’clock 2. m. the people were called to- gether at the stand for the closing exercises. | Rey. James Curns addressed the new converts most appropriately and affectionately. Mr. ‘Wiltiam High, from your city, then related his christian experience with telling effect. After | the reception of the young converts 38 proba- | Honers,in the church, the meeting was dis- missed with the doxology and benediction. The camp meeting was a decided succ The influence exercised atthe camp was mos powerful and salutary; upwards of thirty per- sons were hopefully converted, and the good | order was mantained undisturbed until the | close.—Halt. American. | | Cheap Dwelling: The problem of cheap dwellings for the Poor was long ago settled in London in the most satisfactory manner, by the erection of tenements by the city corporation, under the direction of Alderman Waterlow. This ‘worthy citizen was formerly a printer's ap- rentice, who sought employment in Paris. (@ returned to London, went into the business, ‘was prosperous, became rich, and was chosen Alderman—en office not synonymous with peculation au4 fraud in the great metropolis of England. Rising from the ranks of honest toil, he remembered bis antecedents, and gave more than a@ passing thought to those who were lettin the class from which he sprung. His benevolent action took the direction of pro- viding homes tor the laboring classes, where health and comfort should be secured at a low price. Of these buildings, twenty-one are now go- ingup, or have been built in London. Five were built by Mr. Waterlow. The structures are five and six stories high, and afford three Tooms toeach family, at a’ cost of from one dollar twenty-five cents, to three dollars and fifty cents a week, depending upon the story. The rooms are comfortable and commodione, bave many domestic conveniences, good s¢w- erage and drainage, and an ample supply of water. The statement of one of these buildings has been published. The cost of the block was £2,200. Twenty families were housed for £309 8. The cost of water and other «rotes,” in- surance, &c., was £12). This left a balance of £189, or an annual interest exceeding £4 per cent. Thisis regarded as a large return in London, and eettles the problem of cheap aud commodious dwellings. One pointis worth noticing. These build- ing were very cheaply erected. The materials | were of the best description, and epace was | most carefully economized. An artificial stone was employed, which proved strong and en- during. The success of these experiments has at- tracted much attention in Lendon, and re- ceived the enthusiastic commendation of all who are enterested in the improvement of the | homes of the poor. Years ago Prince Albert said to a builder that capital would not be in- vested in these buildings unless seven or eight | Per cent. could be obtained on the cost. The | experiment, bere alluded to, solyes the doubt of the Prince Consort.—N. ¥. Commercial. Present Condition of Jones and McCeole. | [From the Ccinnati Enquirer, of Wednesday} We learn that Jones is now fally conscious | how much he over-estimated his prowess, and | how inferior he is to what he once was. He is satisfied that his fighting days are over, and to the credit of McCoole, be it said, he himself ok decom ‘a determination to abandon the ‘On the cars, coming from the fight, he was heard to express his antipathy to making a living in suen a manner, and bis winnings will enable him to pursue a more legitimate , ba It ia said that he has offered to go on @ sparring tour with Jones. Tnere is no | doubt money can be made at this so long asthe | excitement occasioned at the late fightexiete. Jones is still at Shady, where he will remain until he recovers from the injuries of the !ste fight. The poor fellow risk- 4 all he had, and, | like the fate of the unfortarate generally, for- | mer friends baye fallen off. are glad to jearn, however, that his backers atill stick to im. On the contrary, McCoole is pettea and hon- | ized—always the way ofthe world—and crowds | follow every movement. His visit to Wood's Theatre last night was the signal for a crowd- ed house, the andience caring but little for the | performance, the redoubtable Mike being the | great attraction. A burlesque representation of the *«mill” was gotten up, which he seemed to enjoy hugely. In the meantime, it appears that we have not got through with prize-fighting, as the match between a brace of light weights, which we announced some time since, is still pro- gressing. Savep.—A young girl residing at Holmes- dale, Pa, who was on a visit te a sister in this city, rang the the bell of a Ladies’ Hoarding House” in West Houston street,a few days ago, and on being asked what she wanted, replied, “I want nothiog.” “Don’t you want board!” asked the “Madam.” « Yes,” was the reply. and she was at once installed in aroom. The “Madam,” however, either through eon- Punction or Year, (more probably the latter) shortly afterwards informed Captain Mills, who instantly sent.an officer for the young girl, and asked her, if she knew whai she was about. She then stated that her mother was in poor circumstances, and had a mortgage of $200 on ber bonse. Since she came to New York, she was informed that «those girls” made a great deal of money, and dressed well. and she thought she would try and get two Aundred dollars to clear off her mother’s debt, when she would quit the business and five at ome. Poor girl! the motive was good, but she little thought how fearfal: a priee. she would have to pay for if and how hard itis to return to virtue after taking she firststep in vice. Oapt. Mills sent an officer who got her clothes, and “piped” her by nis orders, and he had the satisfaction to learn that the young inl bad gone home. toher place in Pennsyl- vania. At present there are two voung girls in the Eighth precinct station house, aged 13 and 1¢ Teapectively, whoa day or twosince went into a house in Mercer street to board, A gentle- man trem Firemen’s Hal) reported the matter to Capt. Mills, who toék charge of them until be'can bear from their friends, who, it is understood, are laboring people Nying in Harlem.—W. ¥. Express. ‘ A RiTvaristic ComPromiss.-Dr. Littiedal le, an English clergyman, proposes this plan for in the Church of composing the diffict Enelana: lention of the ts sou i gS Sonal eae ET churches henceforth bailt. when its founder and first incambent @te so minded. 3. Par- mission to employ them at extra services in old churches and chapels when - ‘wardens anc oy ed one- of somites tee oaeeee, be toem- 5. bition in’ cases.”” “This is, in his opinion, “a reasonable com- promise.” To Pasvant Tis HArn ynow FaLting Our. A oheay ‘and effectual remedy for the avore Sens etal 3 ‘On s double handful at ant oart of ‘water. ‘abo yy a8 ote | ly one hundred thousand, FOREIGN NEWS. Braurn, Sept. 6.—Mon. Joba A. Kassov.of Iowa, who represents the United S! Present negotiating with the Prossian G: erpment for the establishment of & pos'al treaty similar to that just concluded be: ween Great Britain and the United States. CARLSRUER. Sept. 6.—The Grand Dake Frederic William made a speech at the open- ing of the Baden Diet in this city yes‘erday He toek strong ground in favorof the union of Baden with the States of North Germany. MADRID, Sept. 6.—Strict orders have been iesued to the proper authorities at all the por’s of Spain requiring vessels hailing from the United States to be subjected to a rigid guar- antine. Parte, Sept. 6.—M. Monstier. the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has issued a circular in re- gerd to the conference recently held at Sais_ burg. He states that the meeting of the sove- reigns was merely one ot condolence over “ha fate of the Archduke Maximilian. There was & general interchange of views on the si:us- tion of European politics, but no alliance or combination was planned by the emperors. as has been stated. Paris, Sept. 6—Evening —it is stated ths M. Drouyn De Lhiays will soon re-en:er ‘he French Cabinet. It is though: be will take MI | Moustier’s place in the foreign office. Lorpdon. Recent reports received seem to discredit the repor:s of the release of the English captives in Aby sinia. In the meantime preparations for | €xpedition to Abyssinia are progressing. Virginia News. What is generally considered as “Norfolk Harbor” lies between the bridge and the mar- rows, between the Forts—a fuil mileim leng!b, and on an average three-fourths of 8 mile in breadth. But thie is a very small part of the space in which vessels generally le—not one twentieth part of the vast extent of water in which there is as secure a haven as in the basin of the James river canal at Richmond. Moreover, this great expanse can float the Great Eastern anywhere, and so plain are iis Jandmarke, that with 4 pilot, such au acciaent As & ebip’s grounding, is never known. The Richmond Whig says -—«In Tudge Un- derwood’s court.om both the law and chancery sidee, there is of late a marked incrense in the number of suits bronght. On the chancery side especially this is the case, and suits of great importance as well as involving heavy amounts, have been instituted recently.” ‘There is now on exhibition in Portsmouth a well-matured colored woman, whois perfectly armlese, but bears the singular feature on her right side of a raised imprint of an arm about six inches long, to which is attached two badly developed fingers. The Powhatan House, in Richmond.was of- fered at public sale on Friday, at a minimum bid of $25,000; but no offer being made, the property was withdrawn. ‘The shenff of Henrico is behindhand in his accounts. It is ascertained that bix liabilities amount to $20,000; as an offset to which £6,000 have been deposited by him with the Auditor of Public Accounts. The Albemarle pippin apple is a favorite fruit for foreign shipment, and diwaye com- mands ready sale in the New York marktt. A Ovrrovs Story—Shocking Punishment.— The New York correspondent of the Troy | Times gives the following singular yarn: A shocking case of summary punishment which occurred in our neighboring city of Brooklyn has just leaked out, thongh tne most strenuous efforts were made to keep it from the publicear. It 1s well only to relate the following circumstances, as there is rea- son to believe the attempted secrecy b birth to many ef the reports connected with the affair. About three weeks ago the resi- dents of a section of Powers street were star- tled by the screams of a woman, and immedi- ately ‘a servant girl was met coming trom the honse inquiring for the nearest physician. To inquiries made of her, she said her mis- tress had met with an accident. Next it was learned the injuries were inflicted by vitrio? being spilled on tbe woman, but how was not explained. It was also learned that a gentle- man visiting the bouse at the same time was also terribly burned from the same canse. 1t was then ascertained that the woman's eyes were utterly destroyed and her face horribly diefigured, and that the gentleman was also a0 badly burned that he eould not be removed from the house. Bat to all inquiries as :o how the accident occurred, no satisfactory re- Sponses were given for along while. An ap- plication for divorce, however, by the hus- band, threw some light on the subject, as people would know why @ husband would ‘wish to leave the wifein the condition she was. 1t was then learned that the vitriol had de- scended through the ceiling, where it was found that several holes had recently been made. How the vitriol came into the room, how it was epilled. or why it was spilled ara questions which no one seems competent or willing teanswer. But, as remarked above, | report answers them freely, and the general opinion is that the husband preferred not to shoot his wife’s gentleman visitor. GAnDLING BY RaIL..—A Bosten cotemporary tells of & countryman who, falling into wie vlutebes of coms railroad gamblers, was fleeced of $100, bis gold watch. and a trunk of clothes. Since the mtroduction of smeking cars witn card tables upon our roads, many professional gamblers who formerly operated on steam- boats have betaken themselves to the rail and ply their vocation among the unsuspecting Tepresentatives from the rural regions. Trav- elers are solicited to take a hand at the card table for amusement, and are then persuaded, in order to “give more interest to the game,”? to stake at first small and afterwards large Amounts. On nearly all of our roads this card gambling is becoming a daily occurrence, and, unless suppressed, threatens to become un\- vereal. It is the duty of directors to forbid Absolutely all species of gambling on their | routes, and then see thatthe condactorsenforce. the regulations. ART SCHOOLS flourish in England, and there- are now in operation in that country one hun- dred and three general schools of this kind— thirty-two night schools for workmen after hours, where an elementary teaching is car- | Tied om, and five hundred and sixty art schools for the poor. The number of students in the schools of art is some twenty-five- thousand, and in the schools for the poor near- These schools ctten borrow largely from the Central Museum. in London. Works of art are sent there for months ata time. For instance, drawings are gent to remain for six months, and then they are changed for another set, the studen's copying them. Besides the ert schools are others devoted to the teaching of science. All of these institutions are supported by grants from the English Government. THE MEDAL AWARDED TO DR. Haves.—The Victoria Medal. awarded by the Royal Geo- graphical Society of Engiand, to Dr. I. ¥- Hayes (one of the three Americans, the others being the late Dr. Kane and the late professor Bache, who have received that testimonial), for having reached a more northern point of Arctic land than ever was attamed by anv previous explorer, is of solid gold, more than two inches in diameter, the emblems and inscriptions stamped in relief with exqnisite clearness. Sir Roderick Murchison, cbairmaa of the society, in transmitting the Medal, took oceasion to express in strong complimentary terms his sense of the value of Dr. Hayes’ enterprise. This medal is now on exbibition in Boston. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING —On Thursday after- noon last, during the severe thunder storm that parsed over our city, the east wing of the Court House was struck by lightning, dis- placing the cornice work somewhat, and cur- ing through the water spout. thence running down the side of the wail into the window of the Clerk’s room, creating »o little confasion among the !nmates. Sheriff Bryan was stann- ed fora few moments, though not seriously burt, About the came time the youngest son of Mr. Jobn Baldwin, who was standing near the window in the hall of the State House, was knocked clown by a lightning shock, and was unable to stand erect for several’ mo- ments.— Annapolis (Md.) Day Sta S77 A very large sale of Government cloth- ing took place at St. Louison Tuesday. About two hundred buyers from abroad, represent- ing New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Balti- more, Uincinnatl, Louisville, Chicago and other places were present. The value of th Property offered is estimated at S20, considerably more iy t half of which wa: sold. The bulk of goods sold was bought by St. Louis houses, ope alone purchasing one hundred thousand overcoats and eighty- five thousand undershirts. @#Asron Jones’ fighting ardor is Wool-ea down. S7A new born babe was thrown ont of the train for Boston at Andover, Mass., on Mon- day. oats Saroes “tan ou §7-Captains Weston and Hodges aff by Yalan oct ‘Stillwater, ip enieas S77 Thieves in New Haven if & pious” turn, and steal = prayer ‘and hymn eae ok? e from the So-Mre. General Meagher is-on her way Se Fresh reinforcements of men aad muni- tions have arrived in ‘Guba from ‘Spain. S7-Havana im; & Hoense upon cock fighu, and derives some two million dollars ae, writ is proposes to erect & monument Berlin to man who first introduced ‘ue potato In Europe. wr lew Orleans Republican states that — that city is com-