The New York Herald Newspaper, October 7, 1868, Page 3

-_——____ JERON, PARK RACES. First Day of the Fall Meeting of the American Jockey Club. nnn On the Road and at the Race course. Excellont Running and Capital Time Made. Foar Races—R. B. Connolly Won the Mile and a Quarter Dash, Bayonet the Mile Heats, Bonnie Lass the Two Year Old Race and Stonewall Jack- son the Two Mile Heats, A finer Octoher day never shone than yesterday, the first day of the fail meeting of the American Jockey Club. The peculiar beauty of our unique Indian sammer seemed to have been anticipated, Rich autumnal colors were beginning to spread over ‘the picturesque scenery of the Central Park and Jerome Park and ali the intervening country. The city itself shared in the exhilarating influences of the geason. The splendid avenues that lead tothe Cen- trai Park were alive with a joyous population ap- Parentiy more eager for a holiday than for the usual vocations of business, ‘The palatial dwellings on ‘Fifth avenue and even the miniature cathedrals that rise above them seemed to wear a festive air. Early fm the morning every stable and every carriage ‘Rouse in town offered a busy scene of preparations Sor rides and drives. By noon vehicles of every conceivable variety, most of them @% once stronger and lighter than any @f which the Lendon parks, Paris Bows de Bonlogne or Vienna Prater can boast, were whirling ‘hrouga the Central Park, or moving in slow and tong procession over the bridge at Macomb’s dam. ‘The programme for the opening day, and for every ‘@ay of the fall meeting, was of a most interesting haracter, Such a racing carnival as had never Previously been enjoyed in the United States might Rave been expected from all the auspices of yester- ‘@ay mornitvg. But with the total absence of the dust ‘and noise of a Derby day tnere was, unfortunately, ‘Both on the road and at the race course, an absence ‘of ali ta multitudinous lively and mirth-provok- ‘Mg scenes and incidents, such as English novel- ‘teta and caricaturists have so often reproduced with their pen3 and pencils. The opening day of the American Jockey Club was very unlike a Derby day. Several members of the Club were not present. There were comparatively few visitors of distinction, including only one ex- President of the United States. Favorable as the ‘occasion was for an extraordinary display of beauty ‘and elegant toilets, the number of ladies who ‘availed themselves of it was not large. As for “the million” of all classes and conditions, who lend so mach life and animation to “the races” in England, and, latterly, in France, it was manifest that very Sew of them consider themselves welcome at the faces in Jerome Park. But all this may be partly explained by the siight publicity given in advance to the fall meeting. Meritorious as the efforts of the American Jockey Club have been to render their favorite and commendable amusement fashionable, they have not yet succeeded in making it popular. The weather, however, is so propitious, and, as we have already intimated, the programme of each day ‘4 80 interesting, that we hope the fall meeting will Yet prove to be a racing carnival. Surely no finer Fendezvous for the beauty, fashion, wealth and dis- Ynction ot our metropolis can be imagined than at ‘the races in Jerome Park. THE CLUB HOUSE, Ufting itse'f away above the surrounding circle of low hills and forming the most conspicuous object in the landscape, was the grand rendezvous for the fashionabie, the extremely fashionable and exclu- ‘sive visitors to the racecourse. At noon ite high ‘and broad piazza, overlooking the track and every- thing else adjacent, preseated as brilliant and ant- Maniiv Ore ate eriuianigamsndbetn snasenien | mit of. hancy. was due animation to the music, Which, wafted eon Grane eminence near by in bursts of delicious melody, en- livened the dulness of conversation and suggested the exhilarating evolutions of the dance. Some of the ladies looked positively gorgeous, A few affected the Grecian bend; but it was done with such a grace and skill as to deprive tt of all {ts gross and ridiculous prominence, There were dresses of azuline velvet brighter than the brightest sapphire, dres-es of mauve silk which threw the glittering hue of the amethyst in the shade; but al! so tastefully foiled by colors of less pretentious dye that the general effect was height- ened without becoming anywise fend, . Alot the railing of the piazza a fringe of fashion an beau:y extended, closed in by a background of dark- ly attired gents, whose yellow or tan colored gloves ‘and blue or red neckties formed the only specks of coior about them. A portion of the ladies, constitut- ing the romantic element of the gathering, seemed fvsorbed in admiring the scenery, which tooked really very fine. For all the cares and crosses of life Heaven ‘bai sent the glorious recompense of @ cloudiess, sunny day, and the emerald floor around Fordham racecourse looked strik- fngly beautiful the dome of siivery biue. The woods, the shady by-laves, the preity little cottages peeping out here and there from the midst of green, goid and russet foliage, the placid Jawns, the slamberous haze resting on the distant Dilitovs, the lazy smoke curling up from the chim- wey of some neighbor ‘mhouse made as pretty @ landscape picture as the eye could reston. It was this drew away the sentiinental thoughts of many of the fair 5] tors, but the great majority preferred the busy hum of conversation and the critical admi- ration of each others’ dresses. Then, beside these ru- Yai attractions there were living moving features that drew attention and which could be nowhere seen to better advantage than from the piazza of the club house. Sinail aud select parties were seated across the way on tne main stand, whictr, if tt had been as fully occupied as it might have been, would have presented a very imposing spectacle. Along the quarter stretch, green and level asa billiard tabie, were a host of fashionable horsemen moving busily to and fro in excellent condition of spirits. In the low ground at the lower end of the main siand a number of different vehicles was massed, above which rose like so many vari-colored m ‘00mS 4 series Of gay parasols, and from under ‘tue parasols it is to be presumed a great battery of bright cyes gicamed forth. At the upper end of the main stand, on the bluffy green ridges, other vehi- cles were drawn up, not in very large numbers, not one-third a8 many as on previous occasions; and higher still, running along by the elevated bounda: fences, many teams were hitched, but room was let for many more. In filty different places, where the eye wandered and sought repose in among the tail elms, where more of shadow than of sunlight en- oie prs een and Lyle pete per- He ON a hamper of good hings amon, them, might be observed seated on the pies ‘and looking certainly more contented than the bus! crowds that thronged about the poolseller’s stan or sauntered uneasily around the quarter stretch, ‘Then there were many otuer little sights here and there that gave endless variety to the vision. Now a horse capering along the track, ducking his head id dancing with very giee at the prospect of a brush in the coming race. Again, a brace of dainty little jockeys, cutting the air with their riding Whips and strutting gayly in front of the Main stand. Then a whole party of ladies ‘nd gentiemen winding their way down the rustic Staircase of the club house and across the sward and ‘the track to the club stand. On every side there was abundance of pretty tableaus, and in the scenery alone Fhe with the least touch of sentiment could illimitable sources of delight. Next tothe sight of the beautiful women on the balcony perhaps the music was the succeeding charm; aud then for those who love excitement, why there was the stirring feature of the race. But the music was ex- quisite beyond the ordinary measure, owing tna it degree to the elevation from whence it came = to the Rare baton ite notes across the en- ve course stant hills, from whe: tre. turned in faint Sid tender echoes, mame CERTAIN DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. One of the incidents of the day, in the absence of crowded throngs, was the appearance on the quar- ter stretch of the two distingwshed members of the Fat ring, Wormald and O’Baldwin, who have m pitted to fight on the 16th of this month, Dooney Harris, Harry Hill, Bob Brottle, Joe Coburn | and others of the same fraternity accompanied fhem, and made quite a little circle of their own, | frond which other littl circles gradually formed in @ conspicuous part of the quarter stretch. O'Baldwin caught ® good many looking up at him, and heard many inquiries behind his back as to \vho on earth one of his stature might be. He wore a Short heavy cloth coat, which was short enough to ¢,'laclose the linsbs of a Colossus, but his head and ahou.'ders, which towered above the comparative pigmi’s around him, showed no very gigantic di. menaidy’s. He looked’ somewhat out of Practice; Dis face tsetrayed either oe to pimples ora Course of convivial living. 118 prospective antagon- Jat, Wormaid, standing ove.’ 8X feet and stooping | slightly, looked either delicnt.* OF OL remarkably fair | complexion for a prize tight *; He is somewhat Handsome, seema good nacurea AN exhibits an shim Indifference to ta King nonsense, | NEW YORK HURALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 furtive glance at each other, a good many gentle- men caine around & take a peep at the giants. "Wo happe! to be talking at the time—(n fact. O’ Baldwin spoke a word from be yinging to * the gen- ‘Let us ~ 1, *Ssaumed very eet out % here and not be ach Or like lot ot ay ©, O'Baldwin mov: this eniestion, tak'4g easy but tremendous airidce, with every eye Orected alter him. eames THE POOLSELLING, ‘The poo'selling was carried on in a corner at the upper €D% of the quarter stretch, All the profes- slonal ‘vetting men seemed tobe on the ground. Fifty faces in the crowd might be met with on any Tacweourse in the country, but there was no very reat vim in betting shown ami them yesterday. The cheery voice and provokingly humorous fea- tures of Dr. Underwood were missed from his usual place. He was forced to relinquish what none other can half as well perform. The male element of the spectators for the most part driited up to the bod ooing quarters or hung on the outskirts of the crowd that make the betting a practical business, PROMINENT ONES AMONG ae SPECTATORS, ‘The lower tier of seats in the club stand con- tained most of the members and thelr lady friends; the upper tier was scantily patron- ized. Among those present were Baracy Wil- Hams and his wife, General Butterfield, ex-ltecorder James M. Smith, Mr. Harbeck, ’ex-President Fillmore, James Brooks, his wife and daugiiters; Mr. Ward, Udolpho Wolff, and, mingling together on the partes stretch, prominent sport men like ugust Belmont, Leonard Jerome, KR. W. Cameron, J. Mills, J. Purdy, Dr. Irwin, Colonel Coker, Quebec; Judge Cannon, T. Bassett, W. Bathgate, J, Watson, J. Hunter, H. P. McGratf, Kentucky; John H. Smith, Connecticut; Dr. Kirwan, Montreal; J. McMahon, Dr. Conover, T. Bell, J. W. Chisweil, J, Eckerson, George Wilkes, Mayor Townsend, of Paterson; Mr. Lorillard, Milton S. Sanford, J. McConnell, Ohio; T. G. Moore, Kentucky; J. Chambers, J. Chamberlain, W. Babcock, 'T, Knapp, John O'Donnell, T. McBride, Dr. Weldon, T. Puryear, T. J. Baulcher. Washington, D.C.; Harry Genet, M. J. Robins, J. Barton, T. Withers, J.“ McCullough, Lawrence Jerome, J. Ha- trick, T. Post, J, Lamontagne ana J. B, Fellows. THE RETURN HOME. ‘When at four o'clock the racing Drought to an end a great scene of bustle prevailed in the clustered park of carriages under the shelter- ing trees near the club house. Liveried drivers sped to thelr athiess haste, horses were drawn out or hitched up, and between the getting in and the driving off of each party of visitors to the club there was much lively commotion for fifteen or twenty minutes, The carriages around the main stand were quickly set in motton, as there was abundance of space w allow of a free field for mancuvring. Out of the broad macadamized road a long, cavalcade bent its way for the city, passing new and handsome hostelries on the way and reaching the Har.em river as the sun was going down. The river was without aripple, the autumn foli threw back in golden the dying light of day, the hills and darken- delis seemed gradually sinking into quiet, happy slumber; little save the roli and rattle of the gay Lene! cortege broke the stillness of the ev q ‘Then it glided rapidly along Harlem lane, where it Trotters, on ring y ei Patoltion ot racing in passing ex! n. O1 another line Fordham had for the day was ym “that which the visitors to been just witnessing. Then avenues of ever-welcome rocession defiled, came Park, through which tl presenting an endless variety vehicles, No city in the world ‘out such a profusion of new and stylish carriages, and certainly no city can approach New York in ite matchless aay of horseflesh. The most conspicu- ous and a hy the most noted, for every! gave it of Mr. J. B. Fellows. roadways of the Park witha commanded much admiration. next laid under contribution, but hel left, ‘¢ many a one bravely holding on through the horrible piles of rubbish and mortar with which a set of irresponsible contractors deem it fit to encumber the leading drive The avenue is narrow enough at best—hardly wider than many avenues of the Park, where vehicles in some instances can barely drive abreast. The drives in the Park should certainly be widened and made at least 100 feet from gutter to utter. Then, indeed, it would be the first public ae Many missed a treat yesterday in not attending the Jerome races. Few such days can be found in the circle of a year, and only on such days can Jerome Park be properly and in this great city. ground in the world. fuliy enjoyed. ‘The Racing. Never before on this Continent has there been such & magnificent programme offered for a race meeting, nor such an array of fine horses brought together to contend for the premiums to be given by the Ameri- Four races were on the card yesterday—the first a dash of can Jockey Club as on the present occasion. amile anda quarter, the second a mile heat race, the third a dash of a mile for two year olds, and the fourth @ race of two mile heats. The track was good and safe but not remarkably fast; yet the three year old race of mile heats was the quickest that was ever run with 110 pounds on the colts and 107 pounds on the fillies, In the firstrace Mr. O’Don- nell’s R. B. Connolly and Twinkle, Colonel McDan- fel’s Lizzie Rogers, Dr. Weldon’s Aldebaran and Mr. Forbes’ Climax started. mr. Morris’ filly Fanny the post when the flag fell. R. B, Connolly ran a good race in capital time The mile heat race brought Mr. Moore’s new purchase, bay colt Bayonet, Bowie & Hall’s chestnut filly Australia, Mr. Sanford’s bay filly La Polka, Mr. Jerome's chestnut colt St. Paul, ‘nd Mr. Morris’ brown filly Fanny Ludlow to the post. Australia was a known good one, and Bayonet to be a clipper, eise Mr. Moore would Tudiow was left at and won easily. was 8} posed not have given $6,500 for him, and the race between two was expected to be one of an unusually brit re roved them both first class “ee Heed Bayonet the best. The third e post as tine an array of two year olds as were ever together, and they ran acapital brilliant character, The result race brought to race. Colonel McDaniel had bay filly Bonnie Recoil tag] Mr. Morris, @ bay flily by imported r ipse; Mr. Jerome, bay filly Rapture, by Lapidist; Joun Hunter, bay filly Attraction, by Balrownie; Mr. Cameron, two imported fillies; Mr. Sanford, chestnut filly, by Lexington, a sister of Norfolk, and Mr. Cannon a colt by imported Stoneplover. They made a very interesting race, Bonnie being the winner, is was followed by a run of two mile heats, in which were Mr. Moore’s gray horse Stone- wall Jackson, Mr. Sanford’s Hotspur, Dr. Weldon’s Fiora Mclvor, Colonel McDaniel’s Sarah B. and H. B. Todd's Harry Booth. Stonewall won very handily, as the next best to him in the race, B., acci- dentally ran on Flora Melvor in the first heat and was distanced according to rale. The result, proba- bly, would have been the same had not the accident ocurred, yet her appearance in the second heat would have added interest to the ma The follow- sport:— IRST RACE. for all ages, one mile and a quarter, $60 alf forfeit and only $10 if declared; $500 the second horse to save his en- sixteen entries, After the pub- Handica} entrance, added by the clu trance; closed wi lication of the weights a winner of $1,000 to carry five pounds extra; $2,000, seven pounds, and $3,000, ten pounds, 4. O'Donnell entered br. c. R. B. Connolly, by Lex- inton, dam Lucy Fowler, 100 lbs. esas Colonel McDaniel entered ch. f. Liz: ers, by brother of Frank Allen, dain Jennie Rose, 85 iba. 2 Dr, Weldon entered ch. g. Aldebaran, by Commo- dore, dam Nannie Lewis, 107 lbs., fve pounds OXtTA..... 0.00 +e R. B. Forbes entered br. dam Jewell, 110 lbs. sseseecveees J. O'Donnell entered b. m. Twinkie, by dam by Glencoe, 90 Ibs. F. Morris entered br. Fanny’ Ludiow, m. Eclipse, dam Mollie Jackson, 86 Ibs....... Lancaster, Beacon, Local, Onward, Ripley, 5 by «0 Captain Moore, Jubal, Hampton Court, Lute and Glen Nevis were also entered, but did not put in an appearance when the bugle sounded to horse, The betting was in favor of Mr. O’Donnell’s stable, R. B. Connolly and Twinkle against the Held. Lizzie Rogers was the next choice in the pools, while some of the older turfmen chose Aldebaran and Climax for winners. The horses were started at the three-quar- ter pole at the lower end of the homestretch after a few unsuccessful attempts, with the exception of Fanny Ludlow, who would not start, and came rattling up the homestretch at a merry pace, Twinkle leading, R. B. Connolly second, Lizzie Rogers tifird, Climax fourth and Aldebaran fifth. Without changing places they went around the upper turn, passed the quarter pole and came dash- ing down the bend and around the Biwi, Twinkle | leading three lengths, R, B. Connolly second, two | lengths in front of Lizzie Rogers, who was one length ahead of Climax, the latter leading = Aldebaran two lengths. Swing- ing away to the right they passed the hail- | mile pole, when Climax took third placo and they to close up better. As they got into the lower turn Lizzie Rogera made strong running and soon oy Climax, and as she approached Connolly the jatter also cut loose and they soon went up to Twinkle and passed her. The latter then dropped to the rear, having accomplished her task. Connolly came into the homestretch like @ racehorse, and as he ran up the stretch under a hard puil it seemed play for him to beat the chestnut fiily, As he reached | the lower end of the Grand Stand he had a com- manding lead and he went in a winner by four lengths, Lizzie Rogers second, three lengths ahead of Aldebaran, who was four lengths in front of Climax, the latter being two lengths im advance of Twinkie, Time, 214%. THR SECOND RACR. ‘THR CHAMPION STAKES—For threo year olds, mile heats, $200 entrance, half forfeit; $1,600 added by the club; the second horse to receive $300 out of the stakes, Closed with twenty-seven entries, five of which came to the post. McConnell & Harness entered b,c. Bayonet, by Lexington, dam Bay Leaf, by Yorkshire. . 1. Bowie flail entered ch. f Australia, by tralian, dau Mattie Gross, by Lexington...... 2 2 Mr. Sanford entered b, f. La Polka, by Lexing- ton, dam Dance, ....66.csseeeeeeuee rs 0 F. Morris entered br, f, Fanny Li by eclipse, dam Mollie Jack#on......,.. 40 Leonard Jerome entered Lapidist, dam Ithoda, by Glencoe. . Time—1 45%, 146%, First Heat,—-Bayonet was the favorite, and just before the start sold for as much as all the otifers hile both, standing a tow yards ap, VG Were to the Most Of Ad aduuurivy group, throwiug .%@ OPOAMDA put together. A fino stay sent them fying from wre Dosh MAYouss lending, Se KAU! SOLOW, La PolKe 4 ‘pacers or the Few and handsome ts capable of turning ‘@ passing glance, was the four-in-hand team It moved over the compact grace and speed that Fifth nue Was the line ue aoe diverging to the right, some to the ut and Fanny Ludiow ffth. fourth sa 8S? sear the “lat gai on the son of Bay until just at the lower end of the stand she was on even terms with him 00 appeared like a winnet but in a few vigorous Bayonet drew aw: from her and won by a length. La Polka was third, several lengthe Dehind Australia and two in front of Fanny Ludlow, who was two or three in front of St. Paul. Time, 1!4534—the fastest time ever made with ae mone, weights up—that is, 110 lbs. for colts ‘or fillies. ‘Second Heat.—Two to one was now offered and taken on Bayonet the fleld, Another fine Btart and away they went, with Bayonet Australia second, La Polka third, St. Paul fou and Fanny Ludlow fifth. Bayonet and Australia ran neck and neck around the upper turn, and as they jagged the quarter pole Australia had the best of it by @neck, As she swung around the biuif she led two lengths and @ half, Bayonet second, St, Paul third, La Polka for Fanny Ludiow filth, Going to the right at the half-mile pole Australia led two lengths and maintained that distance in front for more than half way of the lower turn. Then Bayo- net began to shut up the daylight, and going with a rush came on the homestretch on even terms with Australia. After ashort tassle Australia’s rider began to apply the whip, and it was evident that the game was up. Bayonet came up the stretch to the stand Jeadi by two lenge, and ne beat the filly to the three lengths handily, making the heat in 1:4534. ‘The turee others just saved their distance, being all parallel when Bayonet reached the stand. THE THIRD RACE. Tue Nursery STakes—For two year olds, one mile, $50 entrance, play or pays $1,500 added by the Club; ve the second horse to 16 $300 out of the stakes. i with thirty-five entries, eight of which started. Colonel McDaniel entered b. f. Bonnie Lass by Bal- rownie, dam Pasta, by Revenue,....... : F. Morris entered b. f. by Eclipse, dai not given., 2 Leonard W. Jerome entered b. f. Rapture, by Lapi- dist, dam Parachute, by Yorkshire,..........++++ 8 John Hunter entered b. f. Attraction, by Balrownie, dam Maud, by Stockwell... qaaeepesese® R Ll peasy eo b.. i Lae ‘ jaceran!, dam frida, by Faugh-a-ballagh. .. Mr. Sanford entered ch. by Lexington, dam FOVICE..++oseeeee sereesvensensersscssseoesecneese J. M. Cannon entered b. c. by imported Stone- PIOVET.......-0e-sseetieesererseeese megach RW. eapitns saeee Ace ft. Let by Old s Calal dam IOLOD..-5 eee : Rime, 1:41 i Bonnie Lass was the favorite in some instances | table; there was no place for a person to stand out- | General has just awarded the contract for the supply against the field. With a start, which is some- what dificult to have w! two year olds, Bonnie Laas took the lead, Morris’ filly second, Rapture third, the others all together in @ bunch, in which way they ran around the upper turn. As they rounded the bluff Bonnie Lass was still owing the others the way, Rapture second, Morris’ filly third, Attraction fourth, Inveruglass fifth, the Stoneplover colt sixth, Mr. Sanford’s filly seventh and Inverness eighth. As they ran around the lower turn they were spread out about two lengths apart, but asthey the homestretch Inveruglass threw up tire sponge. As they came up the stretch Bonnie Lass my easily and leading a couple of ly second, Attraction third, Rae ture fourth, Inverness fifth, the Stoneplover colt sixth, Sanford’s filly seventh and Inveruglass eighth. An easy run home brought Bonnie Lass the winner, Morris second, Rapture third, Attraction fourth, In- verness fi(th, Mr. Sanford’s sixth, Stoneplover colt seventh end inverugiass last. Time, 1:47 }4. THE FOURTH RACE. A premium of $750, for all ages, two mile heats, T. G. Moore entered g. h. Stonewall Jackson, by htning, dam Euith, by Sovereign, 5 years : . old. Sant red r. c. H ton, dam Nebula, 3 years old. J..W. Weldon entered b.f. Fi » by Lexington, dam Floride, by Wagner, 4 pee ‘ ol Colons c! red . Planet, dam Adelgiza, 3 years old H. B. Todd entered b. h. Harry Boot ington, dam Blonde, 5 years old. ‘Time, 3:43 }¢—3:48. * Sarah B. came in second, but was distanced for foul riding. First Heat.—Stonewall Jackson was the favorite against the fleld before the start at about three to one. Flora Mcivor took the lead, Hotspur second, Harry Booth third, Stonewall fourth and Sarah Bb. fifth. They continued in this way around the upper turn and down and around the biuif, running very close together. AS they passed to the lower turn Flora led one hang jotspur second, @ length in front of Stonewall Jackson, who was two lengths in advance of Harry Booth, the latter being one length ahead of Sarah B. As the three leaders came into the homestretch they were nose and tail, the others as before. As the: the stand at the end of the first mile—which was run in 1:53 B. made a@rush and soon cut down all the horses and took the front position; but in doing so she ran on Flora Mclvor and cut her off hind leg badly. Sarah B. led one Jength around the upper turn, Stonewail Jackson second, one length in front of Flora Mcivor, Hotspur fourth, Harry Meoth fifth. As they passed around the bluff led one length; but when she gob lower turn Stone- van paren closing. on her gradually, and for e eanarter pole waa reac! e ospeured ner nad came on the homestretch in front, Sarah B, struggled gamely all the way home under the whip, but was beaten two lengths by Stonewall. Fiora McIvor was four lengths behind, and about ten lengths ahead of Hotspur, Harry Booth dis- tanced. Complaints were then laid before the judges about the ruaning into Flora Mcivor, and she was raded in front of the stand to show her injuries. ‘he judges decided that the mischief had been done by Sarah B., but not intentionaily; still, according to the rules of the American Jockey Club, they were compelled to distance her. Time of tne heat, 3:43 44. Second Heat.—Stonewall was a great favorite; any amount of odds could be had for the asking, Hot- spur was away first, Stonewall second, Flora Metvor close up. Going around the upper turn Hotspur led halfa — Stonewall Jackson second, one length and @ half ahead of Flora Mclvoc. As they came around the bluff Hotspnr was still in front, with Stonewall at nis flanks, Flora four lengths in the rear. Stonewall passed Hotspur as they rounded into the lower turn, aud led one iength at the three-quarter le, Hotspur second, three lengths anead of the Milly. As they ran up the home- stretch they were nose and tail, and at the stand Stonewall ‘led one length, Hotspur second, one length in front of Flora. ime, 1:51. Stonewall then opened tne gap, and was four lengths in front on the upper turn, and appeared to be taking things very easy. Ashe came round the bluff he was three lengths in front, Hotspur second, three lengths away from Flora. On the lower turn Hotspur drew up closer, and was within two lengths of Stonewall at the three-quarter pole; but the race to Stonewall was no race at all, He galloped along at his ease, and came up the homestretch under a strong pull three lengths ahead of the brother of Asteroid, and wou by about that distance. Flora Melvor was eight lengtns behind Hotspur, Time of the heat, 3:43. Sale of Pools on the Second Day’s Racing Last Night. A good attendance and spirited bidding character- ized the sale of pools on the second day’s meeting by Dr. Underwood, at 1,160 Broadway, last night. There did not, however, appear to be much ditfer- ence of opinion among those present respecting the merits of the different horses, James A, Con- nolly, entered for the Stewards’ Cup, being the uni- versal favorite against the field, and R. B. Connolly among the entries for the mile heat race. For the selling race Boaster was the favorite. The following ools among those sold are a fair indication of the fecling regarding the several entries:— STEWARDS’ Cor. NEW YORK CITY THE COURTS. UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS’ count. The Alleged Internal Revenue Fraude—The Case for the Defence Closed. Before Commiasioner Guttman. The United States vs, Commissioner Rotlins,—The hearing in this case was yesterday resumed by the continuation of the sxamiination of witnesses for the defence. The first witness called was B. F. Tracy, District Attorney of the Eastern district, who gave very brief testimony as to the seizure of Banowcllir’s distillery in July, 1867. The premises were selzed by order of Mr. Harland. Josiua A, Narley sworn—Was Collector of the Fourth district three and @ half years; knew the rec- tifying distillery of A. Pike; that distillery was seized by my direction in October, 1867; the case was re- ferred to the department with a statement of the cir- cumstances, and in the following December went for consultation with the Department to Washington; while there the Commissioner of Internal Revenue accompanied witness to the Secretary’s office, where the matter of arrangement with regard to tie dispo- sition of the rectifying distillery was decided; the premises were then in the hands of the government authorities here in the District Court for prosecution; this was late in November or early in December; the case was substantially terminated about the 20th of December and finally closed in the spring, Q. What was the result of the proceedings? A. All the spirit under seizure was paid for at two dol- lars a gallon; the property and machinery were as- sessed and paid for according to assessment; the spirits drew a price in excess of the market value. What part did Mr. Farland take in the matter? A. The only part he took was being present with the others when action was decided on; Mr. Harland made no positive suggestions as to what should be done with the property. Q. What was the cause of action against Pike's dis- tillery? A. The sale and purchase of spirits at a less 1868.—TRIPLE SHEET. price than the government tax. George H. Farrar, clerk in Willard’s Hotel, Wash- ingtou—Mr. H. R. Pierson occupied rooms in the hotel in Washington in May, 1867; he came on May 27 and left on the 30th; the numbers of the rooms oc- cupied by him were 50 and 62, on the second floor; ® person of the name of Char.es Loeb arrived at the ae at 26; Mr. Loeb occupied room 109, on the rd floor, Q. When the door of that room was half open and & person standing on the sill, what forniture would be first in view? A. If agentieman was sitting at the table he could be seen with also a portion of the side and observe what was going on inside when the door was half open. Cross-examined by Mr. Courtney—Supposing & rson left the office, would he on going to 62 pass 09? No, str; he would have to pass 50 and 52 going to 109; 50 and 52 are below and 109 above. John D, Flavin knew John D. McHenry for two or three years; have not heard much of him lately; for- merly his character was not very commendable, Was it ? A. No. Was it ? A. Yes, ~*~ . Would you believe him on oath. A. ‘That is & very pointed question; if I was asked it on tie street I would say no; asked here on oath I would say I would require a very wide margin. Crogs-examined by Mr, Courtney—Never had any business transactions with him; I speak of McHenry from representations I have heard wade of him. Q. What was the subject matter of these repre- sentations? A. 1 heard Mr. McKnight say that ne had been the champion of some interest in Albany in which money was raised for some parpose, and the matter in Interest was never carried out; the most of those representations were from litical feeling or were associated with politica! matters, de ‘kes—Knew McHenry from report; his repu- tation 18 bad; would not believe him on oath, ~-— Wilde—Knew McHenry. (). Would you believe him on oath? A. That would depend upon the cir- cumstances under which he would be sworn on ving testimony; if he witnessed a casualty in pass- ing through the streets I should believe his testt- mony; if he was interested either directly or indi- rectly I should hesitate to believe him—I could not believe him; in a case where he entertained a feeling against @ party charged I should not believe him under those circumstances, Cross-exauiined by Mr. Courtney—Q. What do you mean by the words directiy or indirectly? A. That 1 would not believe him where he had a personal feeling in the matter or where a personal friend was interested; heard several persons speak Of his char- acter; heard Alderman U'irten say he was a d—d scoundrel and would not trust him or believe him, Q. What was the occasion of O’Brien sayii this? A. Itappeared that Mcilenry had received some funds from some organization and failed to account fur them; believed it was a Fenian organization, Q. Have you had any political diferences with him? A. Had some political differences with him from time to time; at other times we have worked harmoniously, Cyrus A. Meade, Robert V. Miller and Job John. ston gave testimony as to the character of McHenry trom report. Nothing very particular or bearing on the case was elicited. William Hubbell deposed—Knew McHenry for two knew his reputation from the report ab those 0. (witnene) ‘With; froin these reports he would say his af he was to speak from hig ears; cHenry associated with, and those associa reputation was bad, and own experience he would say it Was worse, Samuel B. Pike—Was part proprietor of a rectify- ing disiillery, between Kighth and Ninth aveaues, in 1867 and 18%4; kKuew Mr. Harland; saw him twice only, in February, 1867: was at ihe Metropolitan Revenue Board in the year 1867, for the purpose of signing a bond; did not see Mr. Harland there at that time or at any time; in December, 1567, or Janu- ary, 1868, was not in 83 Cedar street; did not see Mr, Hiarland there either those times; never gave Mr. Hart; check upon any occasiou; never kept an individual bank account. Cross-examined by Mr. Courtney—Never gave Mr. Harland a check or a consiueration of any value for any far ed whatever; never saw Mr. Harland at the Metropolitan Revenue Board. Q. Do I understand you to swear that at no time or place whatever, you ever paid any money by check or otherwise or any consideration whatsover to Mr. Harland for any purpose whatever? A. Yes, I awear Bo. Defence here rested. Mr. Courtney moved to adjourn the case till ten to-morrow merning, when McHeory would have witnesses in court to testify to his Character tor truth aud veracity, COURT OF APPEALS. Liability of Railroad Compacics—Damage— Negligence. Before a full Bench. Harvey Mangam, an Infant, by His Guardian, Respondent, vs. The Brooklyn City Raitroad Com- pany, Appetlants,—This 18 an appeal from an order made at general term in the Second district revers- ing an order of the circuit dismissing the complaint and granting a new trial. The action was instituted for the recovery of damages for injuries received by the plaintiff through the alleged negligence of the defendants’ nt. Plaimtiff was, in July, 1858, run over in one of the public streets of Brooxiyn by one of the defendants’ cars, and in consequence of the injuries so received suifered amputation of a limb, The child was three years and seven mouths oid, and tue testimony went to show that, in the absence of its guardian fora space of twenty minutes, it had crept through @ basement window from the house into the street. When seen in the street the child was on the roadway and the defendants’ car was ap- roachins at average speed about half a piock distant. ‘the driver of the car was not looking ahead or paying attention to the Management of his ho. ses, and the chiid’s back was turned to him. ‘The driver had fastened the reigns to the handle of the brake, and the horses were run- ning without guidance, while the driver was sitting on the platform looking at a pigeon in his hands whieh he had cut down in its fight by a@ stroke of his whip, and the horses had passed the cuild safely, but the dashboard struck it and virew it on the track. ‘The defendants moved for a dismissal of the com- plaint, Which was granted, mainly on the ground of contributive negligence on the part of the plaintift’s guardian in allowing a child unabie to exercise cau- tion to be unattended in tie public thoroughfare, The respondent claims that the factof the child being alone in the street was not a source of concur- rent negligence, from the fact that the defendants’ servant was wholly Inattentive, and that the car CITY INTELLIGENCE, CRIME IN VERMONT, Tap WEATHER YESTERDAY.—The following record | Am Old Man Murdered iu His Tlouse and tho will show the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-four hours, as indicated by the ther- mometer at Hudnut’s pharmacy, 213 Broadway, Heravp Building:;— : Place Rebbed—Arrest of a Man on Suspi- clon. BURLINGTON, Oct. 5, 1868. The people of Chittenden county are al! excite. ment over the murder committed here Saturday evening last. Perry Russell, an old man, nearly seventy-five years of age, respectable and highly esteemed by all who knew him, resided upon i439 farm of 400 acres, about two miles from Hinesburg village, At the time of the murder there was no ond. in the house besides himself and wife, who is about hisownage. Ateight P.M. or @ little after some Derson knocked at the door, and on being questioned gave his name as ‘Joe Busha,’ the name of aman who had been a laborer upon the farm in August last. Mr. Russel opened the door when he was immediately knocked down by some one who Fatmpen his way into the room, Mrs, Russell saw tt, FaTaL ACCIDENT.—A youth of eighteen years, whose name is unknown, on Monday vight was run over in Untversity place by a truck, driven by August Hartley, living at 164 Rivington street, and almost instantly killed, The body was conveyed to the Morgue and Coroner Fiyun notified to hold an in- quest, New YorE TyYPOGRAPHICAL SoctETy.—The one hundred and nineteenth semi-annual meeting of the New York Typographical Society was held on Satur- day evening, when the following oMcer3 were elected for the eusuing year:—Directors—James T. Miller, Charles wASDeVitt Hiram Bessy, George shea, A. K. Smalley, Wm. 3, Treacy, Trustees—Charles 0. Savage and George Parsons. started to arouse the neighbors, Alter securing the GERMAN PriaNowakeas.—The German ptano- Geoperadion of inoe oF five in the Delgnbariond ey at ‘oceeded to the old man’s residence, where the makers beld 8 mass meoting yesterday bei ping Pound that their fence were too traly realised Oa the Germania Assembly Rooms, to which none but | the oor of bis residence lay Mr. Russell, with nine known members of the Pianomakers’? Unton were | wounds in his head, in an insensible condition and admitted. The meeting was called for eight o'clock, | tdying. Search was tnade for the perperator of the deed, but he was nowhere to be toand, Although butthe tardy arrival of members delayed the formal | t's‘fonge was ransacked the rattan did not enccesd opening till ten. The principal business before tho ing @ single do lar of money. ‘ths morning & meeting was the increase of ten per cont upon the Sawing eI th ~3 preseut rate of wages asked for, and it was reported man. supposed Us ne ive. Pauscienes, or Sane immer b * : resi Waterbury and was brought jurling- That most of the manufacturers are willing to pay | Sites.ed ay say . Sat here he was locked up tn jail. the increase, but that at the largest, establishment | Wino gved murderer turns Ae eo be Honey Wels only certain branches were allowed the increase | oome, a resident of Hinesburg, of respectable family, while all the others were denied it, and the questiod | yyta'“hard case” himself Last Tuesday, it is said, was broached what should be done in that case, he was let out of Montpe.ter Jail, where he had been New York HisroricaL Soctery.—The New York ee for Fe Seeee ee heavens kas Historical Society held a meeting last evening at the | at Mr. Kussell’s, ani tha koe ih me the oe library, corner of Eleventh street and Second ave- $0 Keep bis inches, ne nue. Ex-Governor Hamilton Fish, who occupied | common thing in Vermont of late years, defenceless old men and women has become quite & the chair, opened the meeting with a few appropriate CONFERENCE OF UNITARIAY CHURCHES, jumped out of the window, fled to the nearest r’s (Jerry Coleman’s) and gave the alarm. The fright of the inmates of the house, who were chiefly women, prevented Coleman from going immediately to the aid of Russell, He, however, went to house of aman named Watson, and both men them remarks and introduced Dr. A. Gardner, who read @ somewhat interesting and exhaustive paper on “The History of the Navigation of the Hudson River.” ‘The business of the meeting conetated: the (nad ¢ facies, wate scondeicted. inrough the TRrellly. sored rian churches tobe held this week tn this city was poet gtiy eid aller Of, She aaa cle pe a an opening sermon, preaghed by Dr. adel last seem el yuntless ct "3 © vee tena af eames ceria contained. Sue and Turtasfourth street Tho large church was Tas New Posragk Srtaurs.—The Postmaster | conse crowded. On the platform fronting the pul- pit were several of the most prominent Unitarian clergymen of our country, in attendance upon the Conference. Rev. Dr. usgood conducted the prelim- inary exercisea, which were interspersed with the singing of several act pieces by the choir, and which were most exquisitely executed. i“ Dr. Bellows took as the basis of his discourse the text Ephesians vi., nineteenth and twenty-firet verses inclusive. He proposed to speak of the posl- tion and duties of a distinct reiigious body. The tendency of the times was to find a common key to Introductory to the National Conference of Unita- of stamps to the department for the ensuing four years to the National Bank Note Company of New York. The new stamps will be somewhat smaller than those in use at present, but they are of a su- perior style and finish, with a novelty in design. The two cent stamp contains an engraving of a post boy on horseback in full speed. The three cent has a locomotive under full head of steam, the great carrier of our domestic service. The five cent stam contains a head of Washington. The ten cent, the 101 minia- fest of all in. design an tion of independence, | Teliious ellef and development. | Tnere was executed with such delicacy and precision that the | strong pre udice against special sects. | Spach net icture suffers nothing under @ magnifying glass, | gious platforms were not fn PATO ADS. es Cie ai e twelve cent ee ee ‘an ocean steanship, and | lerence in religions sects was ie ty well as union. It ts true some were in antagonism, but these antagonisms would in time disappear be-' fore the influence of liberal sentiment He the thirty cent has @ finely executed engraving of the surrender of Burgoyne. When It is gonaiierod Heataaee of this contract is sf onse evident * | then proceedoi to speak of the Un.tariin Ghureh and its present position and induence THE TRIENNIAL EPtscoPAL CONVENTION.—The trl- | Country. ‘He did not claim that they were the only ennial Protestant Episcopal Convention meets in psecanen or Cer hare ee calmed oi em @ generous, Christian i ‘Trinity church to-day. In this council of the Church iene se fees Donling diferent views upon. curb, will be gathered, for the first time since 1859, | organizations. ‘There were general principles of bishops, clergy and laity from all of the United | agreement which united, or rather should unite, States, It will comprise a larger number of bishops those of different denominations. He was glad, for instance, that clergymen aud members of other and a larger number of dioceses than any of its | Christian churches had becn invited to attend their previous councils, is The business which will be | present Sere This hire a ere intipses brought before tt is of the deenest importance to the | a8 carrying out the grea ber well-being of the Church, now and Herearter, ‘The | of hiristlunity. Presbyterians, Methodisis, Baptists, erection of six or seven new dioceses or missionary Lutherans aud all overuse chee, [ete jurisdictions; the election and perhaps consecration | ‘ons can and should work together for She spre at Meveral ‘bishops the readustuent of the cove | of Christian faith for the salvation of sinners of canons to new phases of church growth | The Unitarian Church always had been and was now. and action; the various memorials touching vital points of faith, ritual and discipiine which will anxious to be @ co-operator with all the Christian be presented; the recasting of the whole foreign sects holding the same fundamental principles as themsel\e:, He proceeled to review the rise and missionary work of the Church; the needed revision of the course of studies for candidates for Holy Or- progress of Unitarianism in this country. At firat, a generaiion ago, when the first Unitarian association ders, as prescribed by the House of Bishops; the de- vising of new and enlarged agencies of church edu- was formed in Massachusetts, those of higher intel- lectual culture and iierary tastes were its members. cation and church extension; the methods by which ‘we can best mimster to the spiritual needs of the = Since then there had been a growing disposition as weil as determmation to make more popular and democratic their Church, Tie result has been most yr, the working classes, the freediuen, tie falien of every tee) the one hand, as well as reach and | £ratifying, and with this result they had acquired successfully grapple with the various forms of ra- additional growth and rags a He did not coin- tlonalism and unbelieving science on the other, | cide with those who felgned to beliere ‘These and other equally great questions, cach big | Calvanism dead, frimtananism a thing of the with untold consequences, wil! engage the dcliocra- | Past and Lutheran sm an aucient myth. Trath it was eternal. Bat he. did believe there was a great duty devolvin, on Clvis' churches in the present condition of atairs, not in this country alone, but elsewhere, He had traveiled from the Avantic to the Pacific and in this country and over a great extent of territory in other countries, and the moral and religious condi Srreet.—The examination in the case of Jacob | Won of the people he met he had carefully studied. He spoke at length of the deep foothold being at- Baum, the youth recently arrested by detective tained everywhere by the Roman Catholic Chareh. Tiley, of the Third precinct, on suspicion of firing | Protestautism had in the Roman Church a great 9 never tion of the Legislative Council. POLICE INTELLIGENCE, Tae ALLEGED INCENDIARY Fixe IN HuDSON the store of his brothers, M. & C. Baum, No. 21 Hud- sieacy, these oon a of st tiag ins pet son street, was continued yesterday before Justice | *8tency- ere seemed no limit to its in- fluence, It wa it oe Dowling, at the Tombs, Ex-Fire Marshal Baker, | scorn; but. by “lke. earnest: Woon ee ae red as counsel for the defendant, | termined purpose. ‘The spirit of orthodoxy must called to the stand William Banm, one of the | liberalize {iseli to fight this foe. Dogmatic audacity owners of the store where the fire occurred; | aud the intensity of their dogmatism were the great he deposed that the prisoner was his brother; | Obstacies in the way of ortnodoxy. The Pope's pro- he had no interest in the business; he is | nunciamento of the Immaculate Conception, and all only an errand boy; it is his business to open | the bigotry of the Romish Church, were not half so close the store; at the time of the firewe had | dangerous and not half so opposed to the Christion about $4,000 worth of stock, consisting of cloths, | light of the nineteenth century. Reverting to the trimmings, farmers’ satin and ready made clothing; | Unitarian Church as a distinctive church organiza- we have an insurance of $2,500 on the stock. Inan- | tion, he claimed for it that it had not set itself up as swer toa question propounded by the magiscrate | @new church. They belleved in the broadest, most the witness said he couid not swear to the exact | liberal Curist anity. Upon the great tradition of the amount of stock they had on hand at the time of the | New Testament and the historic church they were fire. Counselior Baker said he had no farther testi- | founded. The aim and duties of this Church was the mony to offer, and the case was submited, An ad- | concluding theme of his discourse. Tueir great alin Journment was taken till next Monday, when argu- | Was to du good as good Christians, and this coy- ered the broadest field of Christian eijort. who appea! ment of counsel on both sides will be heard. They BURGLARY IN READE STREET.—About seven o/ meant to be Christians and they thought in o'clock they were. They were deceived; but this ‘aid yesterday morning, as James Brown, a porter in the employ of Mr. Britton Richardson, doing business on the third floor of the premises No. 63 Reade street, went down to business, he was surprised to find the outer door unfastened. As he opened it two men rushed out past him and fled. Brown followed in pursuit, crying “Stop thief,” when officer Linden- streuth, of the Third precinvt, jomed in the pursuit and succee.ed in arresting one of the fugitives, giv his name as John Howard, but his accomplice | & Opportunity to make themselves a great Christian escaped. On going up stairs Brown discovered | power in the land, that the door from the hallway leading to The sermon, which lasted considerably over an not make them what their enemies would make them out to be. They desired to keep their platform broad. They would not cut off or exclude any who wouid work with them. Their present platform they would keep and maintain, and therein keep and maintain their distinctive Christian organization. If they seem to trample upon the faith of a few and exclude by a definitive, it is their necessity. In conclusion he urged that a great opportunity lay before them for good, an opportunity to open wider their doors to those outside the pale of their church, Mr. Richardson’s store had been forced open | hour, was listened to with earnest aud undivided at- with a large jimmy, which then lay on the floor. | tention, Singiug and benediction closed the ex- ‘The burglars had moved to the door a case of silk | ¢rcises. valued at $1,250 and two chests of tea worth $35, yi to carrying the same on their shoulders. Un searching Howard four skeleton keys were foand in his possession, he not having hay an opportunity to throw them mway. Yesterday afternoon the prisoner was arraigned before Just) e Hogan, at the ‘Tombs, and committed to prison ff trial in default of $2,000 bail. Howard is thirty years of age, was born in Connecticut, is a carpenter by trade and lives in Philadelphia. Officer Lindeustreath determined effort to secure Howard's confe but was unable to de so. He is known, howe aud will be taken unless he leaves the city. THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. ASTRONOMICAL, The Planet Venus Visible in the Daytime. The planet Venus became visible to the naked eye during the month of June, and was visible the first part of July or before its conjunction with the sun. A little while after its conjunction with the sun it became azain visible to the naked eye on the west of the sun, It was visible to the naked eyo during the months of August and September, and is now visib.e to the naked eye. The only trouble in finding it ts to Know pretty near where to look, and when oxce found it will surprise the searcher that. he did not see it before. If we take any giobe and the sun’s place on it, and bring this place to rass meridian and set the index to noon, and en over Venus’ place we put a little piece of paper, this paper will show Venus’ position at noon, and by turning the globe to the east it will show its place for hours before noon. If a lead pencil piaced on Venus’ place so it touches evenly on the globe, and the eye is placed as near ag ‘ible to the bottom of the pencil, it will point out ita placo in the heavens much nearer. Care should be taken to set the globe north and south, and to elevate it to the true latitude of the piace, We add the posi- Annunl Conclave of the Grand Commandery. The Oifty-fifth annual conclave of the Grand Com- mandery of Knights Templar, State of New York, was opened in ample form yesterday morning at their temporary asyium, Kane's Lodge Rooms, cor- ner Broadway and Twenty-second street, by R. EB. Grand Commander Jolin A. Letferts and other grand oficers with the usual knightly ceremonies, Prayer might just as reasonably be allowed to be drawn by the horses through the streets unattended by a James A. Connolly...... 200 «210 General Duke. 55, 50 205 Nemesis... 60 60 76 General Yorke 3 862 60 Abdel Kader, 7 6 5 80 oo 50 100 100 41 60 3640 2 4 WwW a2 65 7 20 616 20 be 15 io 1 THE BUFFALO PARK RACES, BUFFALO, Oct, 6, 1598, There was a very slim attendance at the fall meet ing of the Buffalo Park Assoctation to-day. There were two exciting and closely contested races, both of which, on account of the lateness of the hour, wore not finished, and will be concluded to-morrow. The first race was for a premium of $200; $130 to the first horse, $60 to the second, and $20 to the third, mile heats, best three in five in harness, free for all horses that have never beaten 2:50 in harness previ- Us fto September 15, 1868. Seven horses entered and six started. The following is the summary:— 2 Ted: 4 We ‘ a4 Brown mai 25 Lady Tartar. 12 Galen Boy. 3s Lake Shore 46 6 ‘aa for @ premium of $400, $260 to to the second an third, mile heats, best three in five in harness, free for all horses that have never beaten 2:36 in har- ness previous to September 16, i868, Four horses entered and three started. The following is the *-tai1 “212 +8358 Will COMORES wt LO 0’Gl ; 2229—2:29 4 — The unfinished racea will be con ied to-morrow at one o'clock P.M. The a races of the day driver, Decision reserved, SUPREME COURT—SPECIAL TERM. Blockade Running—A Curious Defonce. Before Judge Sutherland. Thomas Readington vs. Stephen K. Fowler and Jno, L. Wiliams.—Plaintit sued to recover a balance of about $4,000,due on a consignment of goods shipped to them in July, 1863, deliverable at Houston, Texas. The defendants answered by a general denial of the allegations of the complaint, and for a further de- fence set up that at the time set forth the State of ‘Texas was ina condition of rebellion; that plaintir was a citizen of the United States, and that biockade running was rendered illegal and interdicted by pro- clamation of the President of the United States clos- ing the ports of Texas and other Southern ports. Singularly enough, the defendants do not set up or aver that the on which suit is brought were attempted to be entered at the port of Houston by means of evading the biockade, or that the plaintiif ‘was engaged in such unlawful enterprise. The plain ur Lagat ts =. itera as eae aa The | Court, at the close of the argument, took th and reserved its decision. ? siconiean COURT CALENDAR—TINS DAY. URT—CIROUIT.—Part 1 and Oyer and Terminer,—Nos, 1225, 071, 761, 999, 1297, 57, 205, 1128, 427, 260, 717, 61, 927, GUS, 023, 069, B29, 1229, 623, 1225, Patt 2—Nos. 9088, 1492, 1546, 1602 1004, 1318, 1414, 6, 1080, 1514, 624, 1300, 1684, 298, 1908, 104, 620, 060, 10 EMRE, Covere-Serctay TRrM.—Noe, 45, 47, 48, , 2, 54, 102, L0dy 10d, 103, 106, 107, 108, 109, ith, thy aay ag” TY 19% 1% Surnnme € | hattan and Palestine Commanderies, of this city, | Was offered by the Grand Prelate, Rev. Charles H. | tions of the sua and Venus to ald those who may Platt. The object of the conclave was the clection | not be able te consult the American ephemeris:— of officers, anc fourteen grand officers answered roll | Oct. 5, 1563...Sun’s ra,, 191 30, 143 38 dec, north 11 69 call, in addition to whom a full representation of | Oct. 6, 180 UN'S Psy 192 24, 149 42 dec. north 11 43 Past Grand Commanders and Past Commanders aud council oMicérs Was present, On motion of Sir James B. Chaffee the courtesies of the Grand Commandery were extended to ail visit- ing Sir Knights caret, the present conclave. ‘The annual address of the R. E. Grand Commander waa then delivered by that officer, and the standiag com- inittees were appointed. The Grand Kecorder’s report was then submitted and referred. It showed that there nad been received during the past year from the different comman- deries for dues $3,076 25 and $100 for dispensations. ‘The Grand Recorder stated that this was the largest amount ever received for dues by the Grand Coin- mandery. ‘ The Grand Treasnrer presented the following re- port, which was aiso appropriately referred:— Amount on hand at last annual report... Amount received from Grand Kecorde: One year’s interest o $3,500....... Oct. 7, 1508 COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE.—Corporal ‘Thomes Fitzgerald, who shot and killed Miss Hellen Hicks in the town of Westehester on the morning of August 2, 1866, and who was tried and convicted at the Westchester Oyer and Terminer and sentenced to be hung in the month of Jgnuery following, which sen- teace was not carried into execution owing to astay of proceedings from ihe Suprenie Court, bat which sentence was deferred to the 9th inst, has had hi sentence commuted to the State Prison for life, The Papers were made out and signed by the Governor on Monday morning, ant Fitzgerald is now an in- mate of Sing Sing Prison. Mra, Lixcoy Gone to Bvrore.—Mrs. Lincoln, widow of the late President, with her youngest son, Thaddeus, after attending the marriage of Captain Robert Lincoln, her eldest son, at Washington, on the 24th ult., returned to Baltimore on the 26th and took rooms at Barnum’s City Hotel, where she re- mained in ret.rement, being visited only by a few personal friends, until Thursday morning last, when she left with her son and was drivea direct to Locust Point. Here, unknowa to the large ¢ don the pier, the widow and sou of the late President weat on. board the steamship Baltimore, bound to Bremen, She at once went to her stateroom, and as her nave did not appear on the passenger st farnished polanee oa bend. peteeees $4,317 98 Past Grand Comm Jewels were presented to Sir Bara 8. Barnum, str iW. KE. Lathrop ia Sir John W, Sinons. at six o'clock @ new code of statutes and regulations was under consideration, when an adjournment was had until eleven o'clock this morn- ing. ‘This evening the Grand Commandery will partict- pate ina banquet and reception at the Metropolitan y Hotel, tendered them by Morton, Cceur de Lion, Man- | the agents of the line (li being withheld at the re- est of the Indy), the face of her departare for and directiy under their supervision. Preparations | Burope has only Hotome known aeveral days after are being made on 4 grand seale, and It prowises to | the sailing of the s vip. Those intimately acqnatoted be one of the most interesting entertainments ever | with Mrs, Lincoin siate that her visit to Burope at given by the ny ‘Templar, | this time i# for the purpose of placing tn ungest Hnvitations will be extended to the representatives | eon at school in Germany, afer which she will of all.the diferent provessions. The dinner will take probably spoud the wit lu the south Of PACA place'at six P, M. aud the reception at nine P. M. | Badimore Anverivan els be