Evening Star Newspaper, October 22, 1881, Page 2

‘A CITY AN D_ DISTRICT. The Fall Running Meeting. PROGRAM AND NOMINATIONS POR THE RACES AT THE IVY CITY COURSE. The fall running meeting of the National Fair Association at the Ivy City course will be- gin Tuesday, November Ist, and continue four days. It bids fair to be one of the notable meet- {ngs of the year. For the information of those interested in “‘horse-flesh,” Taz Star repub- lishes the program with the nominations for the stake races, the others being post or box en- tries: FIRST DAY—TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1. First race—Dash one mile for two year olds that have never won a sweepstake race. Purse $200 for the first horse, $50 for the second. Second race—the novelty handicap stakes—For all ages, Of $10 each to accompany the nomination. The association to add $10 for each nomination, and $20 additional for each starter, together with an ad- ditional separate donation of $100 for the winner. ‘The second horse to recetve the stakes to the amount of $100. Closed September 15th. Weights to be announced October 2d. One mile an fighth. Closed with the following nominations: ries Reed's b f Thora, 3 years, by Longfellow, dam Susan Ann. The Peltiam stable’s bc Eole, 3 Years dy olus dam War Song. D. Colatzzt's br g faiparaiso, 3 years, by Virgil, dam Accidenta. Ackerman '& Co.’s b g Ohio Boy, aged, by imp. Hurrah, dam Charmerana. T. B.' Davis! bg Jake White, "4 years, by Alarm, dam Pearl W. P. Burch's b ¢ Col. Sprague, 4 years, by Calvin, dam Pauline Sprague. €. H. ‘Pettengill’s b g’ Fair Count, 5 years, by Dudley, dam Adele. Babcock & Co'schh pee, Jaconet. James 6 73s, Dy imp. Glen Athol, dam Full Cry. E. A. Ciabatigh’s br h_ Oden, 4 years, by Vauxnail, | dain Madina. J. W. Loud’ ch f Lida Stanhope, 3 ars, by Waveriy, dam Ada Cheatham. J. Ww. Your's "br or bik t Pride, years by Virgil, dam Kentucky Belle. Third race—Dash 14 miles for fillies and mares of all ages to carry 100 Ibs., win- ners during the present year of any single event of the value of $1,060, if 3 years old, to carry 7 Ibs. extra; if 4 years old or over, 10 Ibs. extra: maid- ens allowed, if three years old, 3 ibs.; if 4 years or over 5 tbs.” Purse $30) for the first horse, $0 for the second. Fourth race—Steeple chase for all ages; welter weights; regular course. Horses that have started in Steeplé-chases and not won since September Ist, 1881, allowed, if beaten once, 5 ths. ; twice or more 7 IDS. ; horses that have never before started in a Steepie-chase allowed 10 Ibs. Purse $300 for the first horse, $90 for the second. SECOND DAY—WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 First race—Dash one mile for all ages that have Rot won since October Ist, 1881. Purse $200 for the first horse, $50 for the second. Second race—Wash- ington stakes—for 3-year olds, of $50 each, half for- feit. The association to add $800, of which $200 to the second horse, the third horse to save his Stakes. Horses that have never been placed in any race exclusively for 3-year olds, allowed 10 Pj Sinners of any single event exclusively for year olds of the value of $2,000, 5 Ibs. extra; of two or more such events, 10 Ibs extra; of three or more such events, 2) Ibs extra. One mile and a half. To close September 15th. Closed with the following nominations: Charles Reed’s bre Her- mit, by imp. Hurrah, dam Emma G. The Pelham Stables bc Eole, by Eolus, dam War Song. George J, Loniliara’s b’¢ Greentind,, by Gleng Nevada. George L. Lorillard’s bf Aella, @am La Henderson. Mr. Armst ch Glen e, by imp. Glengarry, dam 8 West. Morris & Patton's b rellowpiay by Long- fellow, dam Platina. Oden Bowie's b g Cony tion, by Cutesby, dam Australia. W. C. Daly’s ch ¢ Rob Koy, by Vauxhall, dam "Heatherbell. W. ©. Daly’s'ch f Jessie D., by The Ill-Used, dam Beatrice. H. McDaniel’s ch ¢ King Nero, byHarry Bassett, dam Lizzie Rogers. Byron MeClelland’s Dg Explorer, by Enquirer, dam Slipper. D. Co- latzzt’s br g Valparaiso, by Virgil, dam Accidenta. D. Collaizai’s grf Spark, by Leamington, damMary Clark. “Lawrence Hart bik ¢ Jobn Hamilton (late Seceder) by Rebel, dam by Daniel Boone. M. B. Mace’s ch ¢ Traveler (late Sligo) by Tom Bowling, dam Petty. Benjamin Pryor’s bik c. Enniskillen, by Tom Bowling, dam Colleen Bawn. J. W. Loud’s ch f Lida Stanhope, by Waverly, dam Ada Cheatham. J. McMahon’s’b f Mary Warren, by Voitiquer, dam Amanda Warren. ‘Third Race— Selling race, one and one-eighth miles. Winner to be sold at auction immediately after the race for $1,200 full weight; if entered to be sold for less, 1 Ib. allowed for each £100 down to $600, then 2 Iba. for each $100 down to $300, which shall be themin- imum price; any surplus over the entered price to | to the second horse. Purse $300. Fourth Race— wo mile heats, for all ages, — Purse $500 for the first horse, #100 for the second. Maidens allowed, Mf 3 years, 31bs.; if 4 years, 7 Ibs; if 5 years and upwards, 12 Ibs. THIRD DAY—THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3. First Race—Selling race, one and one-half miles, for all ages. Horses entered to be sold for $300, to earry 99 Ibs., without regard to age or sex, with 3 | Wes. extra for every additional $190 up to $600; then 2 Ibs. extra to $1,000; then 1 Ib. extra for every ad- itional $100. Winner to be solid at auction im- mediately after the race. Any surplus over the entered price to go to the second horse. Purse $w0. Second Race—Lafayette Stakes—For 2 year | ids. One mile. $50 entrance; half forfett. “The association to add $500, of which $100 to the second Borse. To name and close September 15th. Win- Bers of either the Nursery stake at the Jerome fall meeting, or the Central stakes at the Baltimore fall meeting, 5 Ibs. extra; of both these events, 10 Ibs. extra.” Closed with the followin Bominations—J. E. Cook’s ch ¢ Falco, by The Used dam Countess. Chas. Reed’s br ¢ Mandamv by John Morzan, dam Duette. Chas. Reed's p ight Cap, by imp. Hurrah, dam Grey Nun. The Feinom Stables’ bg Vampire, by Moccasin, dam | juette. G. L. Lorillard’s che Volusia, by Pat Malloy, dam ‘Vandalia. W. ©. Daly’s Dc Sarah Bernhardt, by Harry Bassett, dam Penny. HL McDaniel’s b f Lettina, by Harry’ Bassett, dam Letty. W. Lovell’s ch c Drogheda, by Tom ‘Bow- Ung, dam Petty. A. Burnham & Son's bf Alta B, Dy Gienely, dam M.A. B. A. Burnham & Son’s B gerwnkie’ BL by Monarehist, dam Alala. W. mch’s che Nimrod (late Hartford), by Gaber- lunzie, dam by Planet. Third Race—Mile heats, for all ages. Purse $400 for the first hirse, $50 for the second. Fourth Race—Handicay ple ehase—Nominations to be made through the entry Dox immediately after the last race on the first day. Weights to be announced the following morning. “Ali not declaring out through the entry box that day will be required tostart. Purse $350 for the first horse, $50 for the second. FOURTH DAY—PRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4. First Race—Dash three-quarters of a mile for all ages. Welter weights. Purse $200 for the first horse, | $0 tor the second. Secend Race—Yorktown Centen- nial Handicap—For all agea. Three miles. $50 entrance; half fortett; only $10 tf declared out on or betore Ortober 15. The Association to add $1,200, € wiiich $300 to the second horse, the thirll to save Ris stake. To name and close September 15. Weights to be announced October & Closed with the following nominations: George L. Lorillard’s eh z Monitor, 5 years, by Glenelg, dam Minx. Geo. L. foriiisrd’s bf Acila, 3 years, by Glenelg, dam La Henderson. Walter W. Dun’s ch t Oak Leaf, 8 Jears, by Dudicy, dam Gladys. Oden Bowie's ch'im ne, aged, by Kingtisher, dam My Maryland. Ackerman & Co.’s bh Surge, aged, by Revolver, dam Siren. ‘T. B. Davis’ b m Ella Wartield, 4years, Dy War Dance, dam Florac. Wm. Jenning’s ch h Glenmore, 6 years, by Glen Athol, dam Lotta 3 Pettengil’s b g Fair Count,’ 5 years, by Dudicy, dam Adele. Babcock & Cos ch h Ver triloquist, 4 yeurs, by Ventilator, dam Jaconet. W.S. Cree’s ch m Mary Anderson, 4 years, by Ventilator, dam Queen of Scots. James T. Wil Mams’ br g Checkmate, 6 years, by imp. Glen Athol, dam Full Cry. Lawrence Hart's ch h Little Harry ), 4 years, by Rebel, dam Creole Lawrence Hart’s b h Mintzer, aged, by ain Crownlet. G. B. Bryson’s brh Trish Years, by Longfellow, dam Little Fanny. Ackerman’s bg Onlo Boy, aged, by im) dam Charmerana. J. W. Loud’s ch t Lida pe, 3 years, by Waverly, dam Ada Cheat- ‘Third — Rave—Consolation purse. Mile heats. Purse $300 for winner, $50 for the second horse. Open to all horses that ‘have started elther at this meeting or the fail mecting of the Maryland Ke band not won. Fourth Race—Citmax ase. Weiter weights. Post entry. Three Yo start trom different stables or no race. Purse $400 for the rst horse, $100 for the second, $60 for the third. ———— Stx Huxprep Dotiars IN BANK AND CHARGED wirn Vac Mol Dean Conn, a Turk, With long hair, who professes to be a doctor, and Who gets a pension, having been wounded in the late war in this country, was recently charged tn | the Police Court with being a vagrant and found | @runk on the streets. He told the court that he was no vagrant, and showed his bank book. The court told him that if he had an idea that he could Bot be seut_ down on the vagrancy charge he was mistaken, for no matter how rich he was it was shown that he was an habitual drunkard, and he Would either have to give bonds or go to the Workhouse for thirty days. Although he has $600 im bunk he cannot get any of it unless his agent Signs the wor! LO.RM. Visrrations.—The Great Sachem of the pendent Order of Red Men for the District has * the following appotniments to visit the varl- of the order in their wigwams: n the alc ” by J. W. Moss, P. Representative to the Great Council a States: Osage Tribe, Xo. 6 or the Zist sleep “Duties ‘of Red Men,” by J. W. = Logan Tribe, No. 8, on the 17th sleep Beaver Moon, “Origin of Logan “Tribe,” bj P.G.S. of Pequod Tribe, No. 1%, Seneca Lod ». 11, on'the Tt sleep of Beaver we owe each other, j Records; St. Tammany ‘Tri ep ot Hunting Moon, “How to —+___ A Fewane Pickpocker.—Satur morning, ro mag the progressof an auct rays the concer of ‘street and Pennsylvania. ‘north’ aan oli colored woman named Elise Haney tat ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. HOW THE PRESIDENTIAL PEW WAS SELECTED— SOME FACTS FROM OLD RECORDS—THE OPFI- CIAL HISTORY OF THE PARISH—LEAVES FROM THE REGISTER'S BOOK. President Arthur, on Sunday last, formally took possession of the pew in St. John’s (P. B.) church, which was first occupied by President Madison, and since that day has been occupied by several generations of Presidents. The com- parative antiquity of St. John’s church, its quaint, old-fashioned appearance, and its aristo- cratic location and associations, lend an interest to the old structure, with its pillared portico and stuccoed walls such as attaches to few churches in the country. Even if no President. had ever been numbered among the hioners, the history of St. some vegies ane a peculiarly interesting, for on are in- scribed the names of men who have been mighty in ams or in council, and families whose records are closely iden- tified with the early events in the history of Virginia and Maryland. The minutes ef the vestry contain a succinct official history of the church since the parish was founded in 1815. It has been thought by many that St. John’s was the oldest church in the District, but it is ante- dated some years by both Christ P.E. church, Navy Yard, and Rock Creek church. Still, St. John’s antiquity is great enough to give a true poetic value to the ivy that creeps over its walls, THE ORIGINAT. CONTRACT for the erection of the church between Richard ‘Skinner, carpenter, and Thos. G. Gilliss, on be- half of the church, was made September 4, 1815. The old minutes of the parish vestry are now in the possession of Mr. Matthew Trimbie, the reg- ister of the church, and through his courtesy, ‘Star reporter was permitted to see them. The first book is the only one of much interest, the others being too modern in date. This book is of the size of an ordinary business ledger, and contains the records of the meetings of the ves- try from 1815 to 1855. The leaves are now yel- low and time-stained. THE FIRST VESTRY. ‘The first pages of this old record say: “At a meeting of the members of the Protestant Epis- copal church, residing in the first and second wards of the city of Washington, pursuant to public notice by the board of trustees, the fol- lowing gentlemen were duly elected vestrymen of St. John’s church, in said city. to serve until Easter Monday in 1817, to wit: Thos. A. Gillis, John Tayloe, Peter Hagner, John Graham, Roger C. Weightman, Jas. Thompson, John P. Van Ness, Jas. A. Blake. Sr. Joun’s Cuvrcu, July 17, 1816. “ Aveust 5, 1816. “The vestry met; present, James A. Blake. Pe- ter Hagner, James Thompson, John Graham, John Pan Ness and Thomas A. Gilliss, when’ upon motion, they proceeded to the choice of church wardens and register, and David Easton and Wm. W. Seaton were duly elected wardens and Wm. Parker register.” ‘ THE FIRST RECTOR. On the 5th of November following Rev. Wm. H. Wilmer, of Alexandria, was elected pastor, and his letter accepting the rectorship was placed on record on the 30th of the same month. The financial statements that appear in the book co- temporaneously with Mr. Wilmer'’s pastorate show that the rector’s annual salary was $1,500, asum which was considered very dsome in those days. THE PRESIDENT'S PEW. An entry in the minutes, under date of De- cember 7, 1816, says: “The vestry met pursuant to adjournment, resent James A. Blake, John zy oe, John P. Yan Ness, Peter Hagner, Roger C. Weightman and Thomas A. Gilliss. On motion, resolved that Thomas A. Gilliss and John P. Van Neas be a committee to wait on the President of the United States and offer him the choice of a pew in this church, without his being obliged to pur- chase thesame. Adjourned to meet again to- morrow morning after divine service.” At the meeting of the vestry on December 16th, “Mr. Van Ness, from the committee appointed to wait on the President of the United States and request his selection ot a pew, reported that they had performed that duty, and that the Pres ident desired that the selection might be made by the committee, whereupon the com- mittee selected pew No. 28, Ist class.” Thus the presidential pew was selected, and its first occupant was President Madison. "It had a line of presidential occupants, the continuity of which was not broken until President Lincoln's time. Although this pew, which is near the center of the chnreh, was set apart for the President’s use, free of charge, the treasurer's books show that its occupants, without excep- tion, insisted upon paying the annual rental. THE ORIGINAL ORGANIST. The church has in latter years been somewhat famous for its fine choirs. The following quaint entry, made by the register, November 30, 1816, | will be rather interesting to the musiciansof the present or “Mr. Gilliss was instructed to re- quest B. H. Latrobe, esq., to officiate as organ- ist, so long as itis consistent with his con- science.” As the cotemporary financial records make no mention of choir expenses, it is pre- sumed that the implied possibility of Mr. La- trobe’s having a qualm of conscience referred to the fact that his service was given gratui- tously. A few months later an application was received from a gentleman, offering to lead the choir for €200 per annum, and a reply was re- turned rejecting the offer on the ground ofthe embarassed condition of the finances of the church. That Mr. Latrobe’s services as organist were appreciated is shown by the action of the vestry on December 16, 1816, when it was voted to allow him to select a pew for himself and family, to hold, rent free, during his residence in Washington. It was not only for playing the organ that the struggling young parish was indebted to Mr. Latrobe. Tarning over a few of the musty leaves it will be found that on the 6th of February, 1818, a committee was Gy age to consider what testimonial should be presented to Mr. Latrobe in Tecogni- tion of his services in preparing a plan and superintending the erection of the church. Com- mittees in those times—supposed to be exem- plary in every respect—do not appear to have any more expeditious than the committees | of the present day. It was more than two months before this committee had agreed upon a report. Then, on the 18th of April, it recommended the presentation to Mr. Latrobe of a silver goblet, to be suitably in- scribed, and to cost not more than #50. As the report was adopted, it is presumed that in due time, and with due ceremony, the goblet was — and is now held asa valuable heir- loom in the Latrobe family. To return to the first year of the existence of the new parish, On December 16, 1816, it was resolved by the vestry “that the heads of the executive depart- ments and such foreign embassadors as belong to the P. E. church be informed that they may, on the next day of sale, bid for choice, with the option either to take the pew on purchase or to rent.” This gave no particular privilege to the gentlemen to whom the resolution referred, but was intended, evidently. as a special notice to these officials temporarily residing in Washing- ton that pews could be obtained at St. John’s. THE CONSECRATION. yilmer.” OTHER RECTORS. February 3, 1817, Rev. William Hawley was selected as associate rector. On the 5th of May following Rev. Mr. Wilmer fer. Mr. Hh and Rev. lawley was appointed rec- Mr. Hawley continued as rector for many years. His grave can be seen now in the church yard. The changea in the rectorate have been few. Mr. Hawley was succeeded by Dr. Smith Pyne, who died about four years ago. Rev. John Vaughn Lewis followed Dr. and continued as rector of St. John’s until , Leonard, was inted. iginally built it was smaller than it is now, it having been en! larged ag me Pose thagaer within tes gy ro ears thee church "was erected the years after deposit On the same day it was resolved to request the Right Rev. James Kemp, bishop of Mary- land, to consecrate the church. Under date of December 27, 1816, the following entry was made: “The vestry and wardens being present, received the Right Rev. Bishop Kemp in due form, who proceeded to the altar and pronounced the sen- tence of consecration. After which the service for the day was read by the Rev. Mr. Norris and an a] priate discourse delivered by the Rev. Mr. ment and not to increase the indebtedness of the church. In April, 1820, the subject was again brought up, and in’ April of that year it was resolved to complete the steeple. in the following ny, ay a committee was deputed to confer with ‘‘the most respectable mechanica” concerning the enlargement, and on the 17th of that month, the eaeurt having been agreed upon, Col. Bomford’ was requested to superintend the construction. As a result. of this action, the wings of the cliurch were added and the gallery was extended. . EARLY STRUGGLES. The early records of the church show, that It had to struggle for several years against a com- paratively heavy debt. The rector was sent north to raise funds by subscription, but it is re- corded that owing to the fact that the reason was one of great pecuniary distress throughout the country, his efforts were not very succese- ful. Then the vestry undertook with excellent results to bond its indebtedness, and placed a popular loan among the ishioners. The ge- nius for financiering, which helped the young parish out of its straits, was the same as that which guided the young Republic safely through its financial troubles. Many men eminent in the councils of the nation were then enrolled a8 parishioners of St. John’s. Since those days the parish has prospered amazingly. The old church still stands, however, and will probably remain for years to come, as a sentiment prevails among the parishioners which would revolt against the demolition of the walls consecrated by four generations of worshippers. There is a constant pressure, however, for additional room, and the question is being considered how best to enlarge the structure. THE PRESENT OFFICERS. The present rector of the church is Rev. Wm. A. Leonard, and the vestrymen are: Judge J.C. Bancroft Davis, E. M. Schaeffer, M. D.; Robert Reyburn, M. D,; Gen. J. H.Watmough, Rear Admiral C. R. P. Rodgers, Geo. C. jpinan, Judge Walter S. Cox, and Matthew Trimble; Senior Warden, Gen. Geo. D. Ramsey; Junior Warden, Geo.C. Chipman; Register, Matthew Trimble. Se The Catastrophe At Elm, Switzerland. AN APPEAL FOR AID. The catastrophe, described in THe Sran of the 8th inst., by which the town of Elm, Canton Glarus, Switzerland, was destroyed, has left. the surviving burghers in a condition so pitiable that it can be compared only to that of the Michigan sufferers, Where once stood this thriving town of a thousand inhabitants, nestled in the green valley of the river Liuth, on the road to the Segness Pass, a few ruins id 2 desert of almost inconceivable masses of stone deposited by the terrible mountain slide, 18 all that meets the eye. Not only was everything destroyed and a large per centage of the poulation killed; even the soll from which sustenance might eventually have been obtained, 1s so covered with boulders as to render itjuseles’. Switzerland has suffered severely from’ the elements in the last twelvemonth; the ability of its thrifty citizens to Telieve the suffering caused has been taxed to the utmost. The authorities have therefore addressed an appeal for ald from without. Moved by this appeal the Swiss and the descendants of Swiss in ashington, have constituted the undersigned a committee to receive such ald as the sympathetic and benevolent may feel disposed to exter A. GzBwr, Vice Consul of Switzerland. M. L. MUHLEMAN, President Swiss Benevolent in Society, of Washingto! Wane HOLeR, K. Knaesst, Epwin Frey, ‘W. SPANGLER, E. L. Kurrer, Joun B. Ste, J. U. MUELLEI E WELLavER, J. G. Ruri, Jos. BRAZEROL, Tueo. J. MAyER, Ava. TANNER. Washington, D.C., Oct, 21, 1881, eee A Remark from the Back Row. To the Editor of Tux Evenine Star: The management of the National would add by some means prevent people from hanging on the backs of the chairs In the last row of seats in the dress circle. Persons who buy their tickets and who get seats should not be disturbed by these late comers, who are, a8 a general rule, “soaked,” and who lean over you and talk and breathe their foul breath in your face. All who have been in the back row can testify to this, and it seems that Mr. Albaugh should take steps to have this evil corrected. RF. HL ee A Broad Hint from Seventh Street. To the Editor of Tar EVENING Stan: . Permit me to draw your attention to one or two things in connection with the presence of so many military companies and distinguished strangers in the city within the last few days. Whenever any money !s to be raised for any public display, re- ception of strangers, or a “circus” of any kind, the 7th street merchants are the first called upon by the committee—the first to respond—and they in- varlably respond in the most liberal manner, their contributions generally forming the major portion of the whole collection. _In fact, without their sub- stantial ald these festivities would not be held. And what do they get in return? ‘They occasion- ally near the sound of distant anusies Just enough togive them an idea of what the people on the Avenue are enjoying at their expense. Seventh street Is too pleblan a thoroughtare to be thouzht of in connection with marching visiting military companies or distingulshed strangers through, but well enough to be thought of when the necessary funds are to be raised. I would: suggest to the merchants of 7th strect next time they. are called upon to contribute for any public affair to con- tribute conditionally—that is, ‘that 7th street shall have its full share of the @circus.” If not, let those who dance pay the fddier. “Respectfully, MG, ———— ‘Treasure in a Carpet Bag. To the Eilitor of Tux Evenine Star: Your account in ‘Thursday’s Star of Mr. Jesse Baldwin's exploit with his $17,149.50 in gold, which he had insisted on receiving for his redeemed U.S. bonds at the Treasury, and his staggering under the seventy pounds weight, when he undertook to earry itaway ina carpet ‘bag, brings to mind a similar incident in my own experience. It was during President Pierce's adiministration,when the Post Onice department had to collect the postage in specie, which at fhe larger offices, distant from any sub treasury, often accumulated in amouats peste! into the thousands. Postmasters could ‘heir money tn the ‘Treasury but not in any bank, except at their own risk; and I believe this was forbidden by law. In my Vacations I was several times appointed a special agent to gather up this surplus money for “Uncle Sam” and con- vey it to some sub-treasury, my only extra com- Pensation belng a free pass ‘over the mail routes wherever I had to go. Onone occasion this duty took me to Bangor, Maine. The railroad was then built only to Waterville, from which point the trip had to be performed by stage-coach. I arrived at Bangor about 8 o’clock in tle evening, and called on the postmaster, who went immediately with me to a bank ’where he kept his money. The bank was closed, of course, but tlie cashier, who lodged there, was aroused, and by gaslight, $11,000 In double eagies was counted out to me. These prectous yellow boys” we placed tn a carpet bag, and the postmaster assisted me to carry it to the Bangor House, when he bade me “good night” and I quietly made my way with my treasure to my bed-chamber. Somewhat to my dismay I found two entrances to my room, with a fastening on only one of the doors. One o! these I locked and against the other piled the fable and what chairs there were, in the room. en carefully putting my “yellow boys” to bed, half undressed } crept in beside them in hopes of getting a little rest for an early Start “next morning. The stage was to leave for Waterville at about daybreak, and itis needless to say that I was promptly on hand, | When I came down with any cerpet Dag to the office I saw that there were several passengers besides mys#it, and I remember I was “hot a little nervous lest they should suspect what It contained. ‘The announcement of “stage 7 was S001 heard and allowing my fravelling companions to take their seats inside, I aimed for a seat by the driver, for two reasons; first, because it always second, because f wished’ os (arias insides. and \. Ci 8 far as avold observation. I did not ee the driver, and it was only wit Uons that Twas wole toa nsvend tothe high sont with my I My next trial cam Teachod Dexter, where we stopped to. Dreaktast, and I had to take my treasure along with mend shall never forget what a relief I felt when Figand safely in the matl car with T free from toward to mé Mr. Hubbard, who in oo with me, alt Much has been said about the the teachers of the pul salaries, and much more might be said in reference to the very great hardships this LAFAYETTE SQUARE, NOTES ANENT AW INTERESTING POINT FOR THE YORKTOWN CENTENNIALISTS, BY GLYNTE INNES. The historic and no less grateful. relation which the name of Lafayette bears towards these populous and prosperous United States has been quickened by the presence on our teeming shores of the doscendants of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette and by the one hundredth anniversary of a capitulation in the bringing about of which his courage and sacrifices 80 materially assisted, and the result whereof was the triumph of the cause of a people’s legiti- mate freedom. The citizens of Washington have bestirred themselves to give to these dis- tinguished gentlemen from across the sea,a welcome which should do honor to their guests and to the capital of-a ‘nation, whose~ present destiny Lafayette did much to render possible. There are within and surrounding the national metropolis a host of points objective for the re- turning Yorktown visitors, but there is onethat shall claim and receive, we fancy, its special share of observation. Immediately opposite the north front of the Executive mansion there is a bit of sylvan beauty of which Washington, whereto the Father of his Country and the Frenchman’s friend gave his name, feels an especially pleas- ant pride during this centennial period. Other cities may possess an urban feature now and in connection with the country’s expected visitors so peculiarly attractive, but they lack in every instance that intense’ vitality and graceful meaning which clothes the name of Wash- ington’s. LAFAYETTE SQUARE. This is an old institution, a local land-mark, ifother than crumbling and ivy-covered walls may merit the distinction. Indeed, they claim it to be the first independent government park that received horticuitural attention, and cer- tainly abundant proof of such an assertion is not wanting within itsiron enclosure. Things were done differently in those days however, and the equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson, which to- day forms its great artistic allurement, was put in place and unveiled while yet the square was but an unimproved government reservation. On January 8, 1853, the thirty-eighth anniver- sary of the battle of New Orleans the statue was inaugurated, and within that year the work of laying out and planting the square was com- menced by Downing, of Fishkill, N. Y., the then only American Yandscape gardener of any celebrity. Heafterwards planned the Smithsonian grounds. He lost his life on the fated steamer Henry Clay, which was burned on the Hudson many years ago, and from which we believe Mrs. Hemans drew the inspiration for her well known and much parodied poem Casabianca. A saunter through the many and winding walks of this eight-acre park will, if one is luckily accompanied by Mr. E. F. Austin, the courteous and well-informed head keeper, re- sult in the acquisition of a store of knowledge anent trees and bushes and things botanical. Forest monarchs are there, ’tis said, from every quarter of the globe. Spanish chestnuts from Switzerland may be seen, several of which were imported at a cost of #550 by Mr. Corcoran, the millionaire, whose mansion is contiguous, and who, en passant, has always evinced a deep in- terest in the park, also fine old elms, English and American, which principally border the prounae on their four sides within the iron fencing. Those along the H street, or north front, were planted in 1826, ere yet Lafayette Square had existence, and the oné at the 1534 and H streets, or northeast, gate, was struck by greatly to the comfort of his patrons it he would | /#htning some twenty years ago, the bolt split- ting down its huge trunk and rendering aniron brace necessary—this remedial agent being now scarcely discerned through the over-grown bark. A veritable cedar of Lebanon attracts attention, the only one of its kind, a gentleman has said, to be found on these shores; two or three hardy representatives of the Norway spruce; also the mountain maple from the Pyre- nees; the Paulonia (Kirir) of the Japanese; which fiowers every second season; the Rhodo- dendrum from the Himalaya mountains, of small growth here, however, and in Engiand, though on British estates it is planted in soil especially imported from its Asiatic home. The catalpa, whose questionable frait—the smoking bean—is a boon to small boys who would ape their elders; the cedar deodara, known in the south as its free translation—God given—might imply a blessing of Heaven, and esteemed the finest of its species. The severe win of last her killed several gf these and of English hollys, and right here it may beappropriate to re- mind one of the retardin: fects which the long prevalent drought has had upon the park’s foliage, large and small, so that visitors thereto these pleasant autumn ‘days may not, because of this article, pitch too high their expectations. The Mexican acacia is likewise to be seen; alsv the horny beech, or, to use its technical name, the horn bean, the only one of its kind in the city; the grandi flora magnolia, small here compared with its majestic height farther south, and the fragrance of whose blooms can be detected from afar; the California oak; the sugar maple and white pine from away down east; the horse-chestnut, or ‘buck-eye,” from the western reserve of Ohio; the beech’ in its several varieties, and the trunk of one of which near the southeast gate, bears the initials yet which thesoldiers encamped near by cut thereon during the war period. Altogether the trees, bushes, plants and parterres of brilliant colias and geraniums, number, perhaps, five hundred. Mention might now bp made of THE JACKSON EQUESTRIAN STATUR. This is located in the center of the square and on a rise, rail enclosed, of about six feet in height, and, perhaps, fifty in circumference at the base. The pedestal is of Easton granite, oblong in shape and eight and a half fect high, and at each corner a mounted six-pounder, field artillery, bodes mock defiance—but of these more anon. The statue—whereof it is to be ob- served the dress and equipments of man and horse, are perfect copies of the originals—faces the west. It was, as is generally known, cast from captured cannon, and the sculptor, Clark Mills, used to practice with plunging and rear- ing horses on the government stables’ pasture in perfecting his model. The pose of the eques- trian figure is most natural, albeit a trifle lively, and one feels in gazing on it an inward pity for the sarcastic Thackeray who, after eyeing the horse, thrown nearly k on his haunches, timidly inquired where were the rockers! But then he was an envious Englishman. No American, we fancy, can find fault with the equine attitude if’ once he recognizes that heroic poses may as properly be brought out in statuary as on canvass. The details are such that a veteran dragoon could find nothing omit- ted—cither in the almost breathing person of Jackson ashe sits thesaddle, hisleft hand grasp- ing the reins, and his right extended aloft, hold- ing his Kossuth, or in the trappings of the noble animal supporting him. Ere leaving this sub- ject, it may be as well to reassert here what has often been authoritatively stated, and yet meets with many doubting Thomases, that the Jack- son statue as here described is not braced or fastened in any way to the pedestal whereon the charger’s hind feet give it rest. So far as me- chanical appliances to secure it are concerned, it might have fallen from its height long ago. The simple secret of its maintenance there in such a seemingly dangerousattitude lies speek trae | laws of gravitation. The hind legs are solid, anc from them upward through horse and rider the hollow character of the statue increases until the head of the latter is reached, Thus graded with utmost nicety the weight is made to fall entirely on the one point. Apropos it is said of the sculptor, that in trying to beat this theory— @ cherished one of his—into the head of a Via oaer friend, the latter continued with cheerful obstinacy to deny that it could ehae: Boris ee eh?” exclaimed the jou is, waxing wroth; “look at thatt™ ‘and he whipped ont a small, indeed min- iature, model of this same statue out of his pear and poised It similarly on the table before im: “If that stands,” he big one stand?” His fri if tho which the Jackson desvelation let us glance for a mo} “Hispania,” in fancy scroll work, la RVM Rex.” lar succession, followed, in “Ferdinand VS VI El In- The breech mm ‘Josephus Barnola Fecit Bar'ne 1748." The southwest gun is inscribed, “Ela- ,” at the chase, and then follows an in- ing American inscription: “Surrendered to Gen. Jackson with the Fortress San Carlos De Barancas, Pensacola, May 18, 1818. A steady fire from the forts was by the skill and gal- len and Richard K. overcome in one da} , Capt. McKeever, and diers under their command.” On the southeast gun the “Elwitiza” is seen at the scriptions and symbols are identi on its diagonal mate. . The northeast piece has “Elaristeo” for its chase title and the breech lettering corresponds with that on its south- Sparrows have long madetheir nests of twigs and straws within the muzzle of these = available nook of the square, grani pedestals, and located equi-distant on either side of the statue are a pair of,curiously wrought, urns fac-similes, cast finance yard, ofa pair imported by W. W. Corcoran, esq., from Paris. Excepting in winter they contain Inner vessels of palms and other large and graceful growths. hurried sketch of Lafayette Square would be in- complete did we fail to mention some names in at the naval o1 ITS UPPER-TEN VICINAGE. Commencing at the northeast corner and noting westward: Sumner’s whilom residence— an annex of the Arlington—is on the corner. Near thereto the double mansion of Judge Fre- Beyond, at 16th street, St. John’s, the haut bon Episcopal temple, retains in every rezard its olden character. This church has seen eighty years of Godly service; many of our army and Davy officers have been married within its walls and many of them have been buried from this The President's lamented wife, nee Miss Herndon, of Virginia, was an exemplary attendant at St. John’s. and {substantial residence at the next corner (Connecticut avenue) is congpicuous in its sober Down west Lafayette Square the closeiy-built mansions tell of solid worth. Judge Tree, of the Post Office department; the Rathbuns, an old New York family—one of whom, Major Rathbuns, was with President Lincoln on that fatal Good Friday night, at Ford’s, and whose Hudson river estates date ‘k to royal ownership; Kinney, of the brief-lived Nation, and, at the south corner, the venerable Peter Parker, the first American ministor to China, and in honor of whom in such connection the parking commission have planted immediately opposite a row of genuine Ginko trees from Japan. The President's house over the way strikes the eye, with its surrounding departments, while on East Lafayette Square the old Seward House, where Sickles’ assault on Key gave it the prestige which the agsassin’s attack on Seward confirmed; the Ogle Tayloe balconied home; Bob Ingersoll’s abode, and Madison's erstwhile resi- dence at the corner brings us again to the point sacred edifice. Mr. Corcoran’s rich —— oo field and His Wife. From The Whitehall Review. The sweetheart of his boyhood—the girl-pupil whom her tutor loved—was for Garfleld the star of bis heart's horizon till the last moment of his life. In a passage leading from the parlor to the dining-room in his house at Mentor, hangs a pic- ture of a nun about to enter the confessional in a cathedral. The resemblance of this sweet face to that of Mrs. Garfield is very striking.one of those accidental likenesses one sometimes ob- serves in a picture, and which seems all the more strange and 8 was evolved from the painter's fancy with- out any knowledge of the dear model it so greatly resembles. So marked was the face of the heaven-communing nun and that of Mrs. Gartield, that I stopped before it as Gen. Garfield was taking me in to dinner. like Mrs. Garfield!” directly behind me, walking with Gen. Swaim. The married lovers exchanged a fond glance, and Mrs. Garfield said, with a joyous smile, “The General ‘calls that his pretty girl!” This was his pet name for herself, by which he always spoke ot the accidental portrait. people talk so much with their eyes as these It was evident that they consulted each other upon every circumstance of life as it arose, and that the action he took thereon was the one which the mutual judgment settled I never saw two I saw him in the Senate chamber go through the imposing ceremonial by which he was trans- formed from a private citizen, one of the mass, to aruler whose powers, while they last, are more autocratic than any king’s. (01 of the solemn moment had blanched the glowing cheek, stilied the smile on the now pale lips; but ever and anon he lifted his eyes to her, as she sat in the gallery above and in front of him, and her calm, unruffied face seemed to give him the response he needed—the only one he could listen to, or sought. Any observer versed in physiognomy could see that her eyes spoke aloud to him across the space which separated them, saying, “All is well. You are doing am proud of yo Behind the unim- passioned mask of her delicate features, held in dage by the power of her will and fortitude, there glowed the fire of an enthusiastic love of him, joy in him, support from her for him, to which no cold description in written words can No one who saw President Garfield after his installation in the White House can fail to have observed the great change which his accession to power had occasioned in him. vals did his bright as at the pleasant day after he became President the the spoils of office began with a fierceness hith- erto unparalleled in all the strife of that kind which has been seen at Washington. He was half-maddened by his desire to do justice to all the contending factions. It was this feeling which made him slow to give irreyoc- at the White House one morning, and he referred to his anx- iety not to take a step in haste which he might repent at leisure. The humor of his own cau- tious slowness brought back the twinkle in his eye, the smile on the rosy lip. when I shall get around to that, know there's no telling when the Mississippi river will reach a given movement of the hit off to the life The day I called at the White by—I did not think it would be forev shown into the family drawing-room upstairs, an apartment to which the public is not allowed to penetrate. * Mrs. Garfield came in with her daughter large-limbed maiden of fourteen, her father’s self in feature and in form. A noble girl! Besides this heiress of her father’s grand proportions, Mrs. Garfield looks almost smaller than her daughter; yet she cannot be called a little woman. Sweet-voiced, ladylike; her apparel again most fitting, most simple, iS The President enters, clad in a gray morning suit, his hands in the jacket’s side pockets. Only a moment! Such a rush of people clamor- this moment hus- band and wife continually gi affectionately fall, at beg other. Won speak again, which the “TI only slept four hours ” he says. see he hopes evé Only at inter- yyousness shine out again, ome at Mentor. The very able decisions. “I don’t know ” he said. “You int.” The sluggish father of Waters was rompta epigram. Mollic, a splendid ing to see him! ce of Mentor, of look love to eyes’ of the loss of sleep dential duties entails. Norway, Sweden, and far North the author was one, from the king in in his tent. As in OUR FOREIGN GUESTS, Siow Their Amcestors were Paid for ‘Their Services by the Government, At the close of the revolutionary war the Con- tixental Congress was unable to raise themeans necessary for the payment of the army in full, and it was with great difficulty that sufficient money was obtained to send the soldiersto their Places of enlistment. So far as pay was con- cerned, no doubt the foreign officers fared rather better than our own soldiers, a strong effort being made to pay them as large a por- tion of the amount due them as possible; but to pay them in full could not be done. An adjust- ment of their accounts was made in 1782, and partial ent was made fn cash, and certifi- these certificates bearing an interest of 6 per cent; but like all other paper of the Conti- nental Congress they depreciated rapidly in value until in January, 1784, under a resolu- tion of Congress, they were called in and new certificates were issued, which were subse- quently redeemed by the present government. STRAITENED CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE FOREIGN OFFICERS AND MEASURES FOR THEIR RELIEF. As showing the straitened circumstances of these officers long after the close of the war, the following extracts have been taken from the old “Journals of Congress” and may prove in- teresting to some of our foreign visitors at the present time, who will doubtless recognise oo y @ familiar name among the number given elow: “On the 23d of January, 1784, the committee to whom had been referred a letter from Major Gen. du Portail, requesting some immediate payment for himself and other officers belonging to the late corps of engineers, and also a letter from Brig. Gen. Armand, as well, on behalf of himself and other officers belonging to the legionary corps, late under his command, as of the said corps of engineers, report, “ That the foreign ofticers,lately in the service of the United States, who were not attached to the line of any particular state, complain of great and singular hardships under which they have labored during the late war. The pay which they received for a considerable time, in depreciated money, was very unequal to their actual expenses, nor could they be profited by the recommendations of Congress on the subject of depreciation, which afforded immediate relief to the rest of the army, because there was no state to which they could look for the’ balance of their pay; hence it followed, that some of them have depended in agreat measure for their support, on remittances from their friends in France, while others, less fortunate, have con- tracted considerable debts in America. That in their present situation they neither have the means of subsisting in America nor of returning to their native country, unless some of the money due them by the public be paid; whereupon, = That the superintendent of finance take order for paying to the foreign officers of the late ot engineers, and to the foreign. officers latel y belonging to the legionary corps, commanded by Brig. Gen. Armand, also, to Major Segoud, Capt. Beaulieu, late of Gen. Pulaski’s corps, and to Capt. Pouthiere, late aid to the Baron Steuben, such sums on account oftheir pay as may be necessary to relieve them from their present embarrassments, and enable those in America to return to their native country.” CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS AND.THEIR RE- DEMPTION. - Under this resolution, which was adopted, Robert Morris, then superintendent of finance, issued certificates of indebtedness, dated “ye 5th April, 1784,” bearing interest at 6 per cent from January 1, payable annually at the house of Monsieur Ferdinand Grand, banker, in Paris. No time was specified for theit redemption, and it was not until Alexander Hamilton assumed control of our national finances, that any at- tempt was made to redeem them. In acommu- nication to the House of Representatives, dated January 23d, 1792, he thus refers to them: “There ig# part of the public debt of the United States, which is a cause of some perplexity to the Treasury. It is not comprehended within the existing provision for the foreign debt, which is confined to Wwans made abroad; and it is qnestionable, whether it is to be regarded asa. portion of the domestic debt. It is not only due to foreigners,but the interest upon it is payable, by’ express stipulation, in a foreign country; whence it becomes a mattter of doubt, whether it beat all contemplated bythe act making provision for the debt of the United States. The part alluded to is that which is due to certain for- eign officers who served in the United States during the late war. In consequence of a reso- lution of Congress directing their interest to ne paid them in France, * * .* -it has accord- ingly been paid to them in Paris, down to the 3ist of December, 1788, by virtue of a special resolution of Comeros of the 20th of August in that year, since which period no payment has been made. Provision was subsequently made for their payment, principal and interest, in Id, or its equivalent, from moneys obtained y loan from Holland, and full payment of the last certificate was made in 1828. “The original certificates, which are yet well preserved, were printed on parchment, and were the only bonds of the United States ever printed on that_ mate- rial. The value of the amount of these espe sued was $186,988.78. The follow- ing is 4 LIST OF THE OFFICERS TO WHOM THEY WERE TSSUED: General Thaddeus Kysciusko, Maj. Gen. du Por- tail, Maj. Gen. J, B. J. De Laumoy, Brig. Gen. Armand, Col, Gouvion, Col. Malmedy, Baron de Glaubeck, Baron d2 Uhtrick, r de Bert de Majau, Capt. John Price, Col. Jean Ternout, Capt. ‘John Sharp, Capt. Phillipe Streubing, Major Rochefontaine, Major Le Enfant, Capt. Au: Briffault, Capt. J. B. L.J-de Beaulieu, Lieut. Col Cornet Peter B. Raffanau, gond, Lieut. Col. Murn: jieut. J, Descou- teres Lahais, Chevalier de la Colombe, Capt. Peter Castaing, Capt. Capitaine, Col. Radier Balleire, Lieut. Col. Gimat, Capt. Chevalier de Fontenieux, Major Geo. Shoffner, Major Louis de Pontiere, Lieut. Gol. Louis de Fleury, Mon- sieur de Pontgebeau, Lieut. Col. Cambray, Major Le Brun de Bellecour, and Lieut. Col. A. G. de ‘Villefranche. : FOREIGN OFFICERS PROMOTED. By a resolution of the Continental Congress, November 16, 1781, “Brigadier Gen. du Portail, commanding officer of the corps of engineers, in consideration of his meritorious services, and particularly of his distinguished conduct in the siege of York, in the state of Virginia.” was moted to the rank of major general; Lieut. Col. Gouvion received the et of colonel, and | Capt. Rochefontaine the brevet of major; the two former being also granted leave of absence from the United States for six months. Congressional Report on the Services of Baren de Steuben. On Monday, August 25th, 1788, in the House of Representatives, the report of the committee to whom was referred a letter from Baron de Steuben, was read as follows: ‘The committee, ofMr. Gilman, Mr. Otis, Mr. William. ington and Mr. L. an adj —— of —— tract, leged we him and the United in iterpri pectlipegh J pmive sees fare me over to this centinent. I ask nor titles; I am come here from Temotest end of at my own ex- Your committce further report, Baron's arrival at Yorktown, the in February, 178, the commitiee, Lee and Mr. Henry, appoint him, made their rejwort toComenees fe viz: “The Baron Steuben, who was @ feneral and ald-de-cay of Prassia, desires no rank; is wil General Washington, and be sul army: he bear, etre he risfaction ot Americans with the promotion ef foreign ofieers, makes no terms, nor will of anything but anything general of Gen. Washington.” Letters particularly that and certificates from different gentie- men tothe baron, expressing their sense of the contract alleged to have been made by him, have also been laid before your committee. But the above report, and the preceding act of Congress, being the only records on this subject, your committee do not find that any demand was made by the baron of indemnification for offices which he may have relin any promise of such in Congress. Your committee further rej in December, 1782, the baron addi at of Congress requesting a com- mittee to inquire into and report his situation being granted, he stated words following. viz: To join the army as to be known by the and to leave it to the of- if my capacity entitled me to hold a commission in it; that the general could employ me in such a branch where he thought iny services the m mined not to ask a favor or ‘a reward previous of having deserved it; that, however, [ expected from the generosity of Congress that In iinita- tion of all European powers they would defray my expenses, althouch a volunteer, according to the rank which I held in Europe, as well for myself as my alds and servants.” Your committee further report that althongh the baron has disclaimed any lations for reward, and though Congress do not appear to have engaged to indemnify him for emoluments that may have been given up in received from gress strong and singular proofs of their de- place him in easy circumstances; and under the different heads of allowance for expenses, pay as major general and inspector, commutation of half pay for life, and a subse- quent grant, according to the statement made by the commissioner of army accounts, he has received above $44,000 in specie or other money reduced to specie value, besides forage to a large amount; and of the specie more than $32.900 have been paid since the be- ginning of the year 1784. In consideration of the foregoing facts and all circumstances, your committee are of opinion that although the Baron Steuben has no claim against the United States, founded on a con- tract, yet, considering the merit and services of the Baron Steuben, and the situation, your committee beg leave that he be aliowed at the rate of —— dollars per annum during his natural life.” The American Horses in England. 4 CORRESPONDENT REPLIES TO THE LONDON ished in Germany, nor lemnification m: and pretensions; whi his pretensions in the “My demands were these: a volunteer; that 1 wished commander-in-chief, ficers of the army that I was deter- liminary stipu- Wasurneton, October 16, 1881. To the Editor of Tar Evexine Stan: T noticed ina late issue of one of the daily’ papers a parazraph quoted from the London Times, in which that bigoted journal, with its usual pertinacity, clings to the absurd opinion that the recent victories of Messrs. Keene and Lorillard on the English turf were not purely American, because the successful horses Parole, lroquois ‘and Foxhall have descended from Irish and English sires, only having the good fortune to be bred on this side of the Atlantic. The Britishers have a very great weakness in this respect, and if we indulge them in it it is enly on account of the great sympathy (?) elicited by them at the death of our late Presi- dent, and the unusual generosity of Her Ma- jesty in presenting a wreath to be placed on the If an ordinary English journal indulged in ing I should not wonder; but when the “Thunderer” denies us the honor of our victories on the turf, and the superi of our training of colts for time to say a word in self-defence. Foxhall, the big stakes at Paris, and the Cesarewitch at Newmarket, and other England was urchased when by Mr. Keene for a large sum. His sire and dam were bred in the same the former py an Engli Britishers can claim any honor from the vio- tories of a horse whose grandsire only was bred on their soil is a mystery e great events, it ion of the country, sire, and how tho ytome. Parole and Iroquois are half brothers, by imported Leam- ington, and as Leamington was by Irish Faugh- a-ballaugh the Irish might with equal claim the honor of the victories of these two American horses which have for two years been. of Johnny Bull's sports. by an English j emptying the pockets Parole, taomgh ridden trained by an American at the Lorillard and it 1s a weil known fact that it is more in the than in the riding of a horse the secret of his success lies. If Mr. Lorillard had given the opportunity to Barrett, who rode Parole in his great race at Baltimore it agai Broeck and Tom Ochiltree, he would have rid- dea him as successfully as Archer, saved himself xXpense, and deprived the selfish credit of scoring the unnecessary e: iaoepee er English jock triumphs for an ng jockey. ever, @ generous impulse of Mr. Loriil ion of the money won in ple that prompted Inim that those people have shown no appreciation of his generosity, but, on the contrary success to the superior horsemanship of English Jockeys, it is to be hoped that he entrust his colors to Americans—native or nata- ralized—many of whom excel in the art of riding, and every day defeat English riders who are brought over here to take part in the great con- tests at Saratoga, Jerome Park and 1 Coney Istand. The propensity of ishmen to be supreme vadog is well shown in the Times article. e same principle they have for centuries been claiming the laurels 7 such as Burke, Grattan, Shiel, and Wellington, the Moore and Goldsmith, the MClintock, the explorers—the former who dis- Northwest Passage,” and the lat- ter who decided the fate af Franklin. of the matter is, America is too progressive for England. We giut their markets with ali kinds of machinery, cutlery and provisions, and undersell We enter into all their national field sports as contestants and defeat them. are jealous of our rivalry, and, like a man grasping at straws, trivial excuse to relieve them of the odium of Should they continue in this strain of thought, they may ere long arrive at the conclu- sion that President Arthur, because of his Irish extraction, is a British subject, and that the sur- render of Cornwallis to Gen. Washington nothing more after all than the settlement of @ family quarrel, the latter being of English par: employ English statesmen. pets; M’Clure and Successfal Electricians, A cablegram to the New York Herala, trom Paris, October 20, says: I have succeeded in ob-