The New York Herald Newspaper, June 9, 1869, Page 3

THE AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB, Day of the Park Races. FOUR EXCITING CONTESTS. Large Attendance of Beauty and Fashion. A Sudden Storm---'Thunder, Lightning, Hail and Rain. GOOD SPORT DESPITE THE WEATHER. The races of the American Jockey Club were con- dmued on the Jerome Park course grounds yesterday, the second day of the spring meeting. whether classified as of the fleld, by storm or by food, were at once exciting, unexpected, novel in consideration of the season of the year, and exhila- The attendance of fashionable personages, patrons of the turf and otherwise, was large and brilliant, but the vepresentation of the commercial and middie classes of the people was limited, in con- sequence of the anticipatory forebodings of uncer- tain if not stormy weather, which were uttered by thousands whose life neces compel or prompt them to scan the appearance of daybreak daily, was had, however, programme being fully carried out. four races—the first a premium of $800, for all ages, mile heats; the second for the Westchester Cup, Valued at $1,500, two and a quarter miles; the third the seiling race, and the fourth a race for three year olds, premium $500, the starts, contests, style of ig and result being in each instance noted and orded tn our columns, ; It is Known to ail travellers and observers of the routine habits of our common humanity, both on this Continent and in the Old World, that the popu- lations of great cities slumber, enjoy quiet and again wake up during some few hours of the twenty-four, London being tranquilized and almost silent for a con- siderable space of time just before the morning dawn, while Paris sleeps off her agitations or dissi- Pations mm a doze, brief in duration, but suificiently profound in effect to restore the mental energies and bodily activity of her versatile and vivacious chil- dren. In London and Paris these moments of rest present an absolute necessity for physical recu- New York is never asleep. Each hour in the day, from the opening to the close of the year, Trom the infancy to the death of her people, does she send forth a stream of thinkers, workers, 1dlers, Strangers and citizens—useful, worthless, known and unknown—the mechanic, business man, day laborer or bon vivant, who are either returning home to recruit their energies after a ‘“air day’s labor,” or issuing forth to an early and earnest renewal of the battle of life, or roaming around in quest of shelter and sedative after exhaustive hours ill spent and unprofitable, ‘wasted in the pursuit and enjoyment of what they Such is the daily life of the It was unchanged ties or inclination either term pleasure. American metropolis, with the exception that the people at large remcin- bered the day was the second of “the races at Ford- ham,” and determined, very universally, to enjoy it dn a becoming manner. and threatent denly about eight o'clock. then on the qui vive for the races; but Filth ave. its hopeful fair ones and experienced a Jassitude of feeling, accompanied by a depre: Of spirits, such as ever premonish sensibilities of the approach of unp! or storm. The rain soon ceased, however, and the morning hours wore on with a light, variable, yet At half-past ten 0’¢l0c! spoke of their dresses, and determing “must go” to the “Park.” orders to their servants “to A heavy shower oj Filth avenue was even pleasant wind. the team and ivice as to the tiut jiawls, parasols, the occasion, and likely to show to the best advantage in the actual condition ‘of the atmosphere, the light and the men commenced to move about; looked to and the few of our traders hied to the livery stables, whtie the middie and working classes talked of the “cara” and the “railroad’’ as well as the propriety or other- wise of “venturing the children,” all or any of the number, out. ‘“Eariy ones" were to be seen on Fifth apd a good many persons filtered, as it were, Harlemward from town. At past noo ever, there were not many arrivals at the club house. rsons only were to be found near the and none had taken uj Observation. The scene on the groun' calm and quiet to a degree. Shortly vehicles of the more substantial and — busivess- like order commenced to run in on the grand entrance and assume convenient positions under the green knoils fo the undulations which are to be found in the and and near the course. for purposes of “pool” seliing speculation, a few more ladies alighted, jockeys peered out m their “colors” and the stables became more “lively.” general canvass as to the prospect of the weather ‘Was commenced, Some said it “would turn out gshowery in the afternoon,” while others wore quite jarantee of continued sunsiime. his own Way, apparently, a light Wind prevailing from about southwest. At haif-past twelve or a few minutes after that hour the wind @hifted again and became exceedingly change- i from any exact point, @ time, from the northeast. The sky became heard; the air Treshened with cold, a streak of lightning flashed out and rain commenced to fall. followed, the clouds were stil more heavy, e far hills waxed a little “hoary,” and fringed ‘wiih “white capes in their mantles biue.’? ‘self appeared to struggle against the coming Thander was again heard, the lightning frequent, while the It was a gale, fast? made “all right.” the fences, on Groups of men formed positive in their Old Sol had it all able, blowing, and gloomy; distance were Heavy thander Mashes became vivid and ‘onnds were swept by a titful gale. ‘The temperature of the air was reduced many decrees. The weather was cold, and both the club house front, grand stand, hilis, dells and tree Heavier rain, succeeded by ‘was indeed a@ hall storm, came down on ail sides and in every direction. Mallstones iarger. iban peas and m every crystallization covered the course, were swept into every cranny and nook, invaced the club house ap- proaches, were hurled against and lato the grand wtand, stivering the earta around thé outside trees, the very foliage of which appeared to contract from toe cold, Giancing at the sky overhanging the course of the Kast and North rivers it was dark almost to A furious gale set in from the northwest, juga end awning posts swung and shivered, everal statapede from the grand stand, assurances of “No race,” “Sorry,’ “Very unlucky,” “Jerome Park sport always spotied by weather,” with many others equally meiang as io the manuer not vefore one of the empioyés of the club house hed packed from it a dozen balls—each twice the size of a billiard ball—and placed them in an empty Hower-stand on the pia hard as ice during the evening. Of the hati flooded the track deeply, it having been beaten hard previously by the rain. # Were then witnessed—men, boys, aud even Jadies endeavoring (o wade through er, or trip up the tce-covered steps which lead ve club house. The pilgrimage and work were The course was flooded with a aint—a band of from the club where they remained ‘The sudden solution Disheartenmng solitary and sad, mud resembling yellow ochre tue front approaches cleat magnificent sky scene treme north the clouds hung dark and lowering, but pierced here and there witi patches of the clearest and broken by patches of pure white, thas picturing forth hope that, as “slany ® dark and cloudy mora brings forth a sunny day,” Bronx along the course of the East river were to be dense masses of clouds electricity, the atmosphere being occastonally tia. lightning which shot from behind them, assuming the most fantastic shapes, rance exclamations of “ele- jaunt,” “magniticent,’’ and such like from the ladies, t thirty-six minutes past one o'clock the track Was Jo @ condition truly ‘“verribie,” and the weather was The ladies could not venture out Were forced to “tuck”? their pantaloons up or in their boots when moving around. The grass plats presented an appearance similar to that seen in the country on a frosty di the attempt to cross the trac! depth with umbrellas and walsing canes at every D. Numbers of fashionable @trive rapidly, Messrs. August Belmont, Yravis and Purdy were on the growuds early, rived soon afterwards, Over the North river a ‘as exhibited, eliciting by their appeai in Jannary, while in men “sounded” the jagres commenced to Mr. Hunter ar- Mr. Schenck, with four ladies, rolied up in 4 private carriage drawn by two Mr. Bekerson came, with jadies and in @ Carriage With apankt the club house. chestnuts. Mr, of Saniord reach. NEW cry lady and drawn by one gray yoked with a fine chest- nut Mr. Danes, the firm of Dune: Sherman & Out @ neat equipage. Mr. 4M, Adams, Was whirled on in a fine open barouche. Mr, jum drove the f four horse team with wi out every day on the Fifth avenue, a 8 “lord of the manor’? in Ford! was . Mr. Cranston and ladies sported a fine in-hand, Mr, Heckshaw overnor Hoffman was ni Mr, Sto! @ four-in-h we noticed in addition, Judge M RW. ron, Mr. Leland, F. Morris, ex- Sheritr Lyne John McClave, James paleo! tr Robert Brown, Captain Roots ana Colonel other personages note attended, @ progress of the sport at th in the presence of a reall; d @ general attendance ‘he evening having ened, the races were commenced on the soggy with ia ines and will “to do or die”—if Pigg ae a are set forth in our enumeration of the different struggles given below. Captain Wilson had charge of the police force, oMfcer Bar- balet, of the Twenty-eighth inct, being on duty, as in former years, at club house, The Racing. Promptly at the appointed hour, three o’ciock, the racing commenced. The track was in most exe- crable condition from the heavy raion that fell an hour or two previously, and at the time the first race was called was fetiock deep in soft mud, ren- dering al] attempts at fast time impossible. Yet the running was good in every race, though it was of a character to upset the calculations of those who thought themselves sufficiently posted on the horses entered to form an accurate judgment. Many of them lost heavily, as the favorites did not come quite up to the standard of their backers, except in one instance, that of the selling race, which Flora Mclvor won, and were uniformly beaten. ‘There were four races on the programme, all of which were run —the first being mie heats; the sec- ond was for the Westchester Cup, a dash of two miles and a quarter; the third a selling race, and the fourth a dash of a mile and an elgbth, for three year olds. In the mile heat race there were seven entries, allof which came to the post. They were Colonel MecDaniel’s pay horse Red Dick, John O’Donnell’s brown horse R, B, Connolly, McConnell &*Thomp- son’s bay horse Vauxhall, L. B. Holland’s bay gela- ing Corsican, J. J. O'Failon’s brown filly Alta Vela, Bowie & Hall’s bay colt Viley and R. W. Walden’s chestnut horse Metairie. Red Dick won the race, taking tlre iirst and third heats, much to the aston- ishment of the backers of Vauxhall and Metairie. The struggle im the first heat lay between Red Dick and Vauxhall. The second heat Red Dick did 2) ; ‘. It yas ‘on, by KR B. Rab AP ati a ie Huds wha Vv auzball In this heat Metairie was left at the post at the start. He followed on, however, for a quarter of a mile, but finding there was no possibility of overtaking the others in the race his rider pulled him up. In the third heat ail the horses were out of the race ex- cepting Red Dick and R. B. Connolly, Secu Qf whom had won a heat, this being tne rule of the American Jockey Club. The issue now lay between Red Dick and Connolly, and the betting was heavy on it, and papas in iavor of Connolly at two toone. The eat Was an interesting affair for about three-quar- ters of a mile, during which 1t wag well convested, but after that Red Dick seemed to have it all his own way, and came home an easy winner or the heat and race. The second race, the Westchester Cup, which was the feature of the day, was a capital race, although not 80 many horses started in it a3 was expected from the number of entries. There were nineteen entries for this cup, only flve of which put in an ap- earance. ey were:—J. J. O’Fallon’s bay filly The anshee, Thos. Buford’s bay colt Pleasureviile, John O’Donnell’s chestnut colt General Duse, Thomas 8. Nichols’ brown colt Abdel Kader and J. W. Weldon’s chestnut horse Local. The race was won by ‘The Banshee after @ spirited contest, in which all took path penoagh the principal struggle lay between The Banshee and Pleasureville. Local, who was the favorite in the race, after it was ascertained that Lancaster had declined it on account of the muddy condition of the track, was the last at the finish, and sadiy disappomted most of his ardent admirers. Tne winner of the race acquitted herself admirably, al- thougi she was thought to be of so little account as to have sold very low in the pools, previous to her Pde bringing not more than $901n a pool of 800, The third race was the selling race. This race is so called on account of the horses being assigned a fixed value, and their weights are regulated in accord- ance with it. For this there were three entries only— J. W. Weldon’s bay mare Flora Mcivor, carrying 104 pounds; M. H. Sanford’s chestnut colt Oberon, carrying 101 pounds, and F. Morris’ chestnut coit Boaster, carrying ninety-six pounds, The race was a dash of one mile and three-quarters. It was a capitally contested race for a mile and a half, when ‘lora Melyor ick A ‘jocided dead, which brought er 1 Ehé Score a Winher. ane sone race a a oe oe on ; ane Icio T olds, w! el entries, i pene ‘Chife to the post. ‘They were Mr. J. F. Purdy’s chestnut colt Vespucius, Mr. ’Fallon’s y’ chestnut colt, Mr. Constable’g bro’ Glengare, R. W. Cameron’s brown fi it! jas, NI. A. Little's black colt Onyx, R. E. Lewis’ clleatnut ‘colt Hanover, J. W. Weldon’s bay colt Colonei T., and Bowie & Hall’s bay colt tee. by peng F colt by a head. clus in Tacé was very singu! rg showed him to be @tolt of and great racing powers. During twice, once after passing the quarter poie, when he nearly went over the fence with his jockey, and again on the lower turn; yet with both these mis- haps he ran through the horses on the homestretch and came in @ winner by a was another instance in which the favorites were beaten by a horse not thought of among the starters, he being merely sold as @ fielder, no one dreaming that he had the most remote chance of success or that he would have any other position than “the heel of the hunt.’ Mr. O’Fallon’s colt was tne favorite, Gien- gary the next in favor, then fatee and Inveru- glas, and ail the others comprised the field. In point of interest this race was equal to any of the others, and was particularly satisfactory except to those who had taken the favorites against the fleld. We will now proceed to give the details of the rac- ing, commencing with the mile heat race, which was THE FIRST RACE. JEROME PARK, June 8.—Premium $800, for all ages, mile heats; second horse to receive the cutrance money. D. McDaniels entered b. h. Red Dick, by Lexington, dam Alabama, 6 years old. 1 5 1 J, O'Donnell entered br. h. R. B. Con- nolly, by Lexington, dam Lucy Fowler, Lega Vespucius, beating Mr. ‘The conduct of Vespu- lar, while his run- remarkable speed the race he bolted BYERED O10... sccccoccceserssssrersreee 6 1 2 McConnell & Thompson entered b. c. Vauxhall, by Lexington, dam Verona, by Yorkshire, 4 years old........ « $2 0, L, B. Holland entered b. g. Corsican, by Unele Vic, dam by a tae +» 8 3 KO Bowie & Hali entered ch. c. Viley, by Un- cle Vic, dam Silver Star.........00... 5 4 MO. 4. J, O'Fallon entered br. f, Alta Vela, by Vancal, dam Filagree, 3 years old.... 4 6 ro. R. W. Walden entered ch. h. Metairie, by Star roe oe Katona, 6 years old... 7 dis, ‘IMe, 1:60 ig —1:50 Sg —1 2544. First Heat.—The betting was very race, Vauxhall selling high bringing $200, Alta Vela the next in favor at Matairie the third choice at $85, Ked Dick fetching $45 and the field $45. The start was a very fair one for go many horses, although Metairie, Viley and R. B. Connoi did not get away as quickly as the others. Red Dic! took the lead, Alta Vela second, Vauxhall third, Cor- sican fourth, R. B. Connolly fifth, Metairie sixth and Viley last. ‘They ran sharply around the turn in that way and passed the quarter pole without changing positions. As they came down the hiil facing the a stand they closed up well, and as they made he turn of the bluff Red Dick was clear of Alta Vela, Who Was second, oue length in front of Vauxhail, the latter half a bead of Corsican who was a jenguh in ad- vance of R. B. Connolly, Metairie sixth and Viley ik on this seventh. Turning to the right they ran ata good pace around the lower turn, _Ked ick still leading two lengths, Alta Vela second with Vauxhall close at her heels and evidently beating her; Corsican was fourth, one Jength behind Vauxhall, but two lengths in front of Viley, who led bo gy bad length; Metatrie seventh, one length behind, they came up the home- stretch i front of the grand stand, tn which way they landed under the string, Red Dick leading over & length, Vauxhall eecond, two lengths ahead of lorsican, the latter leading Alta Vela one jength, Viley was fifth, one length further off, R. B. Con- noily next, Metairie last, a length separating each of them. Time of the heat, 1:60\4. Second Heat.—Ked Dick was now the favorite, selling for $200, Vauxhall for $100 and all the others as the deld for $110, The start this time was better after @ good deal of trouble, Connoliy getting oif first, Red Dick second, Vauxhall third, Corsican fourth, Viley fifth and Alta Vela sixth, Metairie behind, This was the manner in which they Went into the upper turn and continued past the quarter pole. As they came down towards the biuiT Metairie was pulled up, he being far behind at that time. As the horses came broadside in view at the bottom of the biuif Connoily led two lengths, Corsican and Vauxhall head aud head, Red Dick fourth, Viley fifth and Alta Vela last. Connolly kept the advantage of two lengths around the lower turn, Red Dick havi = uP to second place, Corsican third, Vauxhall fourth, Viley fifth and All Vela last. Ned Dick then fell back and let the strug- @e goon for the heat between R. B. Connolly and yYauxhall, the latter commencing his run for it as soon as he passed the three-quarter pole, He preased Connolly pretty sharply up the strevch, but not enough to overtake him, 48 Connolly won’ the heat by a length. Corsican was third, two ‘he behind Vauxhaii, Viley a good fourth, half a length in front of ed Dick, who was tnree lengths m advance of Peed Vela, Metairie distanced. Time of the heat, urd Heat.—Specuiation ran wild on the result of thie race, as only KR. B. Connolly and Red Dick were allowed to (nish it, the rules of the course rul: horses out of a heat race after the second heat that bad not won one. Connolly was the favor! for $650 ina 1 in which Red Dick brong! 5 ed Dick the best of the send-off and went around the upper turn a length ahead of Connolly, but the latter closed on him at the quarter pole and was at Ked Dick's girths as he there. Coming down towards the bia Ked Dick cut the corners very closely, and ae yo in front of the bluit Dick led two lengths. He hugged the fence and took tue best of the running ground, and continued to keep the gap open, notwithstanding Connolly made several ineifectual attempts to reach him. On the Anny Compal wan benkee lo but go on he did nobly, coming te an by ax lengths. Time of heat THE SECOND RACE. THE WesTcuRsTER CUP, yaine $1,000; two gna & uarter agee, » Play or pay. . J. O'Fallon coeres a saan by ray cab. &. Pleasurevills, by Aus- dam sister to itning, 4 years John O’Donnell entered c, General Duke, by Lex! n, dam Lilla, 4 years ‘Thos, is ent b. ¢, Abdel nsiralian, dam Rescue, ¢ ears old. aV Weldon entered ch. {Socal by dam mn, 6 years Old......... were en being understood selling in the pool for 5 vorite bringing $185; Abdel Kad shee $90 and General Di $85. at the foot of the homestret quarter pole, and fet away on very even General Duke was leading as the horses came up past the d stand, The ee second, Pleasurevilie third, Abdel Kader fourth, and Local last. They went in this way to the upper turn, The Banshee leading two lengths, Pleasurevilie second, two i ahead of General Duke, the latter half a le: in front of Abdel Kader, who led Local over a length. The Rorses spread out somewhat as they went by the gore pole and down the hill to the bluff, and as ey rounded that point The Banshee was two lengths in front, Pleasureville second, four lengths ahead of Abdel Kader, who was one length ahead or General Duke, the latter leading Local two lengths. Going along the iower turn the horses became more spread out, The Banshee leading two lengths and a half, Pleasureville next, six lengths ahead of Abdel ader, who was two lengths in front of General Duke, the latter being a couple of lengths in advance of Local. As they came up the homestretch the trailing horses put on the steam and closed up part of their lost ground, and as they passed the stand they were in better order. As they went under the string The Banshee Jed one length, Pleasureville sec- ond, four lengths ahead of Abdel Kader, who was two lengths 10 front of General Duke and Local, who were running side and side, Going around the w per turn ihe Banshee showed a length of daylight in front of Pleasureville, the latter leading Abdel Kader one length, General Duke and Local head and head one length behind. There was no change of places until the bludf was reached, when Loca! began to quit and General Duke left him, On the lower turn Pleasureville ran at The Banshee determinedly, but after shutting up the daylight could get no closer, and they ran nose and tail into the home- stretch; Abdel Kader was a length behind Pleasure- ville and one length in front of General Duke, Local three lengths behind and out of the race. A game run up the homestretch in the slush brought The Banshee under the string @ winner by nearly two lengths, Pleasureville second, six lengths ahead of General Duke, who was three lengths in advance of Abdel Kader, the lajter being six lengths ahead of Local. ‘Time, 4:10 THE THIRD RACE. Seine Race, for all ages, premium $690, one mile and three-quarters. Horses entered to be sold for $2,000 to carry their appropriate weights, for $1,500 aliowed 7 tba, tor $1,000, 12 lbs, J. W. Weldon entered b. m. Flora eae by Lex- ington, dam Floride, 5 years old, 104 Ib. ce M. H. Sanford entered ch. c. at the three- after a few false attempts the horses Oberon, by Lexing- ton, dam by Glencoe, 4 years old, 101 ibs... . 2 F. Morris entered ch. c, Boaster, by imported Eclipse, dam Vanity, 4 years oid, 96 lbs......... 3 Time, 3:2334. Flora McIvor was the favorite against the ficld.. ‘The race being a mile and three-quarters, the horses were started on the inside track, which runs into the regular course at the foot of the bluff. When the horses reached there Oberon was leading nearly two lengths, the others running side and side. Going along the lower turn Boaster went up and collared Oberon, and they had a head and head race for a short time, leading Flora Mcivor a couple of lengths. Coming into the homestretch Boaster put on a spurt and left Oberon, and then Flora came up and took sides with the latter. As they passed the stand they were nearly parallel, Boaster having a neck and shoulders the best of it. Going around the upper turn Oberon and Boaster were head and head, Flora Mclvor a length behind. ‘the race at this time was beautiful and bi interesting. As the horses passed the quarter pole and began to descend the hill facing towards the spectators, and just before getting to the bluff, Flora clvor made a dash and changed things materially. She ran up to the others, which brought out all the powers of Boaster, and be kept pace with her for a short time, while Oberon dropped behind. At the nalf-mile pole ‘lora gave Boaster the go-by and took the lead, opening the gap gradually until she was four lengths clear of the others on the lower turn. Oberon had overtaken Boaster by this time, the lat- ver being pretty well pumped out. It was ail up with him at the three-quarter pole, for there Oberon left him. Flora McIvor came up the homestretch an easy winner, passing under the string six lengths in front of Oberon, the jatter being all of that distance ahead of Boaster. Time, 3:23%¢. THE FOURTH RACE. PREMIUM $500, for three-year-olds; one mile and one-eighth; winner of the Belmont stakes ten lbs. extra. Zohn 2, Purdy entered ch. c. Vespucius, by Planet, dam Columbia.........+++ oe o° J. Pg entered ch. Cc. ‘alabar, dam Juni, J. W. Weidon entel Lexington, dam by Churchill. R. E. Lewis entered ch. c. Hai man, dam Marietta... Time, 2:083¢. Mr. O’Pallon’s Lexington coit was the favorite in the pool selling, bringing $100; Glengary fetcning $v, alee Inverugias $36, and ail the others, as a fel oy Ss. ‘Tue Lear? Wig ee about or, way up the homestretch, and, get away sharply, they ran to the stand in the ‘itiowss orser:—-Vee" pucius leading, Glengary second, gatee third, Colonel T. fourth, Inverugias fifth, Unyx sixth, O’Fallon’s colt seventh and Hanover last, the latter carrying five pounds more than was required. The colts aud fillies changed positions as they ran around the upper turn, Giengary going to the front, Legatee second, Inverugias third, Colonel T. fourth, Onyx fitth, Vespucias bolting to the right as he —— the quarter and nearly ot over the fence, Hanover aud the O'Fallon coit side and side. As they passed under the bluif Glengary still led, and the tions of the other horses were as before not On the lower tura, near the three-quarter pole, Glengary led half a length; O’Fallon’s coit second, having run through the others, four lengths ahead of Legatee; the otners in open order, Vespu- clus having bolted a second time on the lower turn, Colonel f. fourth, Inveruglas fifth, Onyx sixth, Vespucius seventh and Hanover last. Ves- puctus, When straightened, came with a tremendous rush after Glengary and O'Fallon’s colt, who were doluy (uetr best in @ head and head struggie, and as they reached (ie lower end of the grand stand Ves- pucius had taken sides With them. A most exciting contest ensued to the end, Vespucius winning by a head, Mr. O’Fallon’s colt second, Glengary a good tuird, Legatee fourth, Onyx tfth, Inverugias sixth, Colonel 7. seventh and Hanover last. Time, 2:08 34. And this race closed @ fine day's racing, the sec- ond day of the regular meeting at Jerome Purk. The next racing day will be to-morrow, When the Hope- ful stakes will be ran for, besides the Ladies’ stakes, for three year old flilies; the Metropolitan stakes, tg heats, and @ selling race of a mile and a quarter. To-day the horses of the great racing establish- ment at Valiey Brook, N. J., will take place, among them Minnie Lewis, the Gioamin, Pasta, Minnie Minor, L’Angiaise, Chignon, Jessie Dixon, aud six yearlings, five colts and one filly. POSTPONEMENT OF THE TROT BETWEEN MOUNTAIN SOY AND LADY THORN. Fisugiut, N. Y., June $, 1809. Several thousand people were disappointed at Hightand Park, Newburg, to-day, because of the Postponement of the race between Mountain Boy and Lady Thora. The owners of the horses were willing they should go, but a ge peetag of the track, for some reason, postpon the race at three o'clock P. M. ‘The track was in good coudition, The Tace is LOW put off till Thursday. SHOCKING DISASTER AT LODI, W. J. Five Men Take Arsenic by Mistake~Four of Them Dead and the Other Not Expected to Recover. A shocking occurrence of involuntary suicide by wholesale happened yeaterday at the print works at Lodi, N, J., a little hamlet situated on the banks of the Passate river, about two miles from Passaic village, whereby four men came to their death and a fifth was in a dying condition at five o'clock last evoning. It seems these men, who were Hollanders, employed in the Lodi Print Works, have been in the habit of concocting @ beverage com l of water mtxed with a small quantity of oil of vitriol, to which ‘Was added a dirop or 80 Of alcohol to give it a spirit. uous favor. Just before dinner yesterday five of the workmen decided to partake of the usual stimu- Jant and entered the room where the chemicals are kept for that purpose. It 80 bappened that the man in charge of the room, who usually supplied the chief ingredients of the hazardous decoction, was absent, and pecoreney the men essayed to help themselves. Instead of taking the jar containing the vitriol, however, they took the one next to it, which was filled with arsenical acid, or the essence of arsenic in @ very concentrated form, and of which they in about the same proportion they usu- ally did of the vitriol. The consequence was, in & wO Ot named Jacob Breesche ani Kenbertz, died in Tenn than an hour. Two others lingered watil half-past three, ‘when their agonies were relieved by death; and the fifth, a bet 3 man, Was apparently dying last even- All those that died were men of family. he occurrence has cast a gioom over the whole community, and there was considerable excitement one ah wee uM even at Paterson, at which place the report was re- ceived last ni ina exaggerated fori. ‘The above are the main facta of the cage, which, !t 19 to be hoped, will ve & Warn nit it to put on end te such a dunge —o Tous practice, YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1869.—TRIPLE SHEET, YACHTING. Annual Regatta of the Atlantic Yacht Club. A Fresh Breeze and Keen Competition. The Gracie, Cyrene and Coquette the Winners. Never were yachtmen more agreeably disappointed than yesterday, the occasion of the fourth annual Tegatta of the Atlantic Yacht Club. From the most inauspicious of mornings—the weathér before noon being of the most fickle character—a fine ana re- freshing breeze sprung up that happily resulted in @ very brilliant display, everything considered. Few clubs of such @ brief existence as the Atlantic Yacht Club can boast of more rapid progress, and it is satisfactory to perceive that the spirit and energy which have hitherto characterized the action of its members are, if possible, being now redoubled. Their exhibition yesterday, which was marked by many commendable features, was altogether a well timed success. The sailing might, perhaps, in some respects, have been better, but compared with the event of last year it was a most encouraging regatta, and one that was thoroughly appreciated. Shortly before ten o’clock the steamer General Sedgwick, which lay at the foot of Montague street, Brooklyn, was crowded by a very fashionable assem- blage. There was a momentary glimpse of sunshine, which brightened up every face; but anon came the pe'ting rain, and a gloomy aspect was substi- tuted for pleasant smiles. It was half-past ten o’clock before the sun appeared again, and as if to pay up for the frolics of the morning’s damper shone forth with great brilliancy, reflecting on the dancing water of the river with pleasant effect. The atmos- phere was delightful. Succeeding the heavy rain a tender coolness pervaded the air, and as the wind was slightly on the increase the prospects of the re- gatta were charming in the extreme. Not less than 500 or 609 persons, meluding a good representation of the fair sex, were com- fortably seated on the decks of the jaunty little steamer, when the excellent band on’ board sent forth some beautiful strains, and, everything being fot in réadiness, the gay and brilliant throng, full of the brightest anticipations, sailea to the scene ofaction. Yall chimney tops were quickly left be- hina, while the hum of commerce was but faintly heard and gladly forgotten, and away went the General Sedgwick, pufling briskly towards Gowanus bay, where, still as the green churchyard that lies beyond th the yachts stood awaiting their signal to depart. Now, whatever the result of the contest should be, it was apparent that the yachtmen were de- termined to have a gala event. The course itself was suiticient to indicate that fact—a course that would surely test the capacity of the craft and the skill of those who handied them. It commenced from the anchorage in the bay to a stakeboat off Coney Isiand Point, turning it to eastward ; thence to a stakeboat oif the Horseshoe, rounding it from west to east, and then to the home stakeboat, rounding it from east to west. It was also provided that the schooners— and their absence from the contest was sadly missed—and the first and second ciass sloops, after rounding the stakeboat at the Horseshoe, should roceed to a Stakeboat at the outer bar buoy, round- fag it from south to north and then home. The members of the committee, consisting of Messrs. W. McMonnies, W. H. Douglass, C. Condit, A. E. Lewis and ©. T. Lippett, were at the anchorage shortly after eleven o'clock, and, the preliminary arrangements having been made, the yachts were ordered to get in readiness by a signal given at twenty minutes past eleven o'clock. It should be mentioned that according to the new rules the Measurement on the water line and the canvas are proportionate to the midsbip seciion. gbe flag was run up for the first class schooners to start, of which, however, only one put in an appearance, and tuat signal was repeated for each of the other classes in succession—the first at 11:21:5, the second at 11:28:30 and the third at 13:23:10, The following yachts en- tered for the contest, the prizes being of the value of $50 each:— . SCHOONER—FIRST CLASS, Owner, seosseseeeee de T. Sparkman. SLOOPS—FIRST CLASS. . +++-Jacob Voorhis, Jr. - Wm. Voorhis. Joba Voorhis. -W. B. Nichols. 88. W. Sheridan. Thomas Clapham. J. Re Halse; W. HL Langley. FOURTH CLASS. Leslie Wetmore. H. S. Schell. .W. G. Brett. .Edward Arnold. Van Burgh Livingston. any wind, and when the first it Fly Away. There was scarcel! signals were given the yachts crept slowly onward just like 80 many lazy schoolboys. The Addie V. got to the front, closely followed by the Madeline, the Gracie third and the Corning fourth. There was a slight brush between the two first yachts ting out, which at once began to awaken some interest, Next in order came the Daphne, the Alarm, the Qui Vive, the Cyrene, the Sadie, the 7 e Anna close beliind. Then came the Magic, the ite Cap end the aoe the Richard Kelly, the Storm King and the fourth Class sloops. Suddenly the wind biew slightly from the southeast, and the expectatfons of a keenly contested race were hopefully entertained. The Madeitne rushed to the frout, With the Addie V. age eye my and the Gracie working up rapidly. e other yachts did not change their itions Very much until outside the Narrows. Althougn the wind was light the schooner Mystic appeared t be gradually improv- ing. With few exceptions @ straight course was eoseay observed, as the tide was fast ebbing. Passing he third land at Staten Island tuere was not much perceptible difference bewween the first three yachts, the Daphne ahd Storm King following up at some distance behind. The Madeline suli kept the lead, the Addie V. next and the Gracie not far distant; but with a rapid shoot the Addie V., when clearly outside, was seen ahead. Just as was anticipated, the wind luckily increased, ana the three frst yachts went ahead of all other competi- tors. The Addie V. made the first tack towards Coney Island—a periormance which was quickly imitated. The yachts passed the stakeboat of Coney Island point as foliows:— HM. &. HM &. Addie V...... 12 48 0 Anna.. -12 9 0 Gracie. +12 46 30 a ee Madeline ..... 12 48 0 » 20 Daphne....... 12 65 0 1,1 2% 265 8 16 0 12 6% © Constance.... 1 7 0 12 66 30 Niagara....... 1 8 3 At this time the remaining yaclits were consider- ably behind. The wind veered to the northeast, and, full saus being the order of the day, the competitors went to work with a will, Tae feature of the race, so lar, Was evidently the contest between the Made- line, the Addie V. and the Gracie, there being not much over a stone’s throw between them prior to their tack for the stakeboat at the Horseshoe. it was a capital struggle and adroitiy managed. The otner yachts Were & good distance beuind, though the schooner appeared to be doing well. Increasing somewhat in violence it was found necessary to take i sail; breakers began to toppie about and angry looking clouds yet far away boy Spe @ squall. A few of tue stuailer sloops did not compiete the course, and nearly ail reefed considerably though probably the curtailing of the canvas might safely ve dispensed with. During this time the Gracie, which, «by able management, Lad been rushmg along beaut fully, nOW appeared to the front and bending to her work in capital style continued to get ahead, stil followed by the Madeline and Addie V. Meantime the Sadie had crept up nicely and was bidding fair to catch the first portion of the fleet. Closely iol lowing was the Daphne, the Anna, Corning and others, changing but little from the order in which they started. After an exciting struggle the yachts passed the stakeboat off the Horseshoe as und Yachts. H. M.S Yachts, AM Fannie. ez e8SSSSce tetstsnennene wuckESE much to vary the race until the last stake Was turned. squall came on suddenly, and the canvas was in nearly ali the yachts taken in, A number lay to; for a safe return to a or tho more fragile craft was a matter of some dif- culty. The first three yachts k on their course all their it manfuily, ities into actual requisition, as well as developing the y; skill of their occupants. A number found {ft dificult to t beyond Hook, having previously stood 4 closely towards the shore, ingreat many of the achts approached the stakeboat at the outer bar buoy very slowly, and their time was not taken. ‘The following 1s the time mentioned at which the foremost yachts be outer buoy: = ° 2 16 8% Addie V ‘ Madelin »2 21 0 Sadie. .2 40 8 It will be seen that the Gracie had made good usc of her time in thus getting a.ead occupants were absent the insurance could not be NATIONAL TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION. wo, bad done corner at Hook, y. made Up for op ine re Be oe Second Day’s Proceedings—A Stormy Sesalou= 1 mupacterizes ate | ‘The Proxy Delegations Under Debate—Elec= eeeer | oo re oe oS See. sion. to ber. _ ALBANY, N. Y., Jane 8, 1869, Dene Gad reached the | At nine o'clock this morning the Nasional Type- Graphical Union reconvened in the Assembly Cham- ber, and after the dehvery of a most impressive Prayer by Rev. Dr. Sprague the Oonvention was opened for regular business, the President, Robert é i ul and reefed as she went | McKechnie, in the chair. nearly four miles after the The minutes of the previous day’s session were been rounded. Of and Sadie were | read and approved. time, the ‘The gj lime, During, te pecial committee, composed of Messrs. Whit- tington, Beasley, McVicker Barfield, and Murray, ap- pointed to examine the credentials of certain proxy q@elegates, reported, through their chairman, Mr. Whittington, and presented a unanimous report in favor of admitting all the delegates who were present as proxies, setting forth that so far as they had been able to determine the credentials were reg- ularly issued, deprecating the wholesale manner im which representation by proxy is carried on, and recommending that the constitution be so amended as to determine the question of the regularity of such delegations. The report was accepted, and @ motion for ita adoption was lost. Several resolutions amendatory of the report were offered, all of which were very severe on the proxies. One of them in particular, offered by T. 8, Conklin, of New York, calling for the rejection of the credentials of James A. Hairis, Wm. Irvine, R. McKechnie, C. E. Gatter, Wm. Tar- ner, John Hart, H. Diehr, L. J. Washburne and Cor- nelius Halloran, on the ground that this Convention is of the opinion that they were not regu- larly elected by the Unions they claim to represent. A warm discussion ensued, in which Messrs. Whittington, Beasley, Conklin, Troup and other gentlemen participated. Charges were flung around at random against the special committee for not hav- ing *horoughly investigated the credentials of prox- jes, and against individuals for having expressed themselves in hotels ana other places as unable to tell what Union they came here to represent, and numerous interrogatories were put by the debating on to each other regarding the statements m: ie. In the course of the debate on Mr. Conklin’s re- solution the CHAIRMAN decided that explanatory communications offered to be read relative to the admission of the delegates from Montgomery, Ala., and Coiumbia, S. C., were in order. A point of order was raised, objecting to the read- ing, and the Carr overruled the point. r. TROUP appealed from the decision of the classes:—Gracie (Commodore Voorhis), fi sloops; Alarm (T. W. Sheridan) nd class , H. Langley), third class sloops, and Cyrene tug . G.Brett), fourth class sloopa, No prize on the ground that sne started before her class, Thus the regatta was apes ci to a very successful close. The pleasure of the exhibition was nct a little enhanced by the band stationed at Fort Hamilton, whic’, with a few oficers and ladies, came on board at ‘he fort; and while there was many a wet jacket in the yachts straggling for fame the terpsichorean propensities of those on board the steamer were not neglected. In fine, the Atlantic Yacht Club regatta was, in every respect, worthy the strenuous co-oper- ation of the members, and reflected credit on tue organization. YACHTING IN ENGLAND. Royal Thames Yacht Club Race, ON BOARD THE MENAI, May 24, 1869, The Royal Thames Yacht Club was a litue more favored than the clubs whose races took place on Friday and Saturday iast, Instead of there being no Wind at all they had a slight breeze from the east- northeast, and the following cutters were started against the tude at twenty-five minutes to twelve A. Mi Name, Menai. Rosebu Owner, . W. F. Stutfield, Esq. . T. Chamberlayne, Lsq. Volante . H.C, Maudslay. Chair, upon which the yeas and nays were called, Sphinx dF. Earle, a and the chair was sustained by the following Condo: Major P. F. Irving. vote:—Yeas 48, nava 29. The communications were then read, showing the regularity of the Columbla credentials, and author- izing Mr. Thomas Willard, of Albany Union, No. 4, to select a delegate to represent the Montgomery (Ala. Union, and fill in such name in the signed and seal credentials transmitted. The corresponding secre- tary of the Columbia Union stated that the depressed state of trie in Columbia at the present time ren- dered it immpracticabie for the Union to send a dele gate direct from their body to represent them in this Convention as they are entitled to be represented. It was further stated in the correspondence that Columbia eng Poo Pratpensovs Op) to the uestion oO! mission of negroes. bs The Montgomery credentials were filled by the in- sertion of the name of Mr. Hailoran, of Albany, who is became @ proxy on behalf of the Montgomery Jnion. ‘Mr. HALLORAN addressed the Convention in expla- nation, and said that when the request was made to him to act in behalf of the Montgomery (Ala.) Union he accepted the trust, believing that there were matters to come before the Convention on which that Union was entitled to be heard, and regretted to fad that personal motives on the part of the gentleman from ex York should have led him to assume sucb ‘ound. ‘he debate assumed @ very extended range, and Mr. FLyNx, of Washington, rose and stated that inas- much as these matters were purely local, and in no wise connected with the proper buatness of the Na- tional Union, he hoped the Convention would pro- ceed with its proper business. Otherwise the Wash- ington delegation would feel constrained to with- iw. raw. R. 8. MENAMIN, of Philadelphia, made a spirited speech, in the course of which be stated that the whole of this controversy and objection as to the proxy delegations arose from a faction tight between members of the New York Union, who came here to dispute their object. They had certain schemes to accomplish, but feared defeat by the proxies, and Mr. Troup came here as the prosecuting attorney in these measures. Mr. TRoUP objected to personalifiee, and some little confusion ensued. Mr. MenaMry apologized for the personal allu- ston, and stated that he wished to ask why it was that this objection wo proxies was not raised at the Washington, Memphis aud other conventions? He knew of ifteen proxies that were delegated to the Washington Convention, but no question us to their eligibility was raised, becatise were strong enough to carry their measures. After some er debate the vious question, on the substitution of Mr. Conklin’s resolution for the report of the committee, was cailed, and the yeas and nays demanded, with thé following re- sults—Yeas, a2; nays, 42. ‘The motian was therefore carrted, rejecting delegates named. NELSON W. YOUNG, Of New York, rose to ask if these delegates were constitutionally expclied, and enter his protest against the a Mr. JoHN Hakt, of New York, advanced to the front of the bar and stated that if this pi were to stand as the action of this body th Union must take the consequences. If ould thus afford to throw overboard all the poorer Unions who Were unable to send sole delegates, he, in the name of the Union he represented, hereby demanded his credentiais from the Secretary of this Conven- tion, and aesired to withdraw. A t deai of confusion ensued, in the course of which other delegaves exclaimed, “And we will leave, too.” Mr. FLYNN, of Washington, raised the point of or- der that the vote was illegal, the proper determina- uon of such questions requiring a two-thirds vote. The PresipenT decided the point well taken, and his decision was appealed from. Mr. Youna, of New York, then roge and stated that so far he bad refrained from taking any very promi- nent position on this question. His cfedentfals had not been officially — upon, bat they would be found all right and he, therefore, claimed the right of speaking on this subject. He now desired to state that the interests of the craft throughout the coun-~ try were of paramonat interest in this Convention and that the course now being followed was uncou~ stitational; that tt was illegal to thus exclude dele- . H. Budson, Esq. . E. Boutcher, Esq. The course was from Erith round the Nore lightship and back to Gravesend, and the prizes were £100 for the first vessel and £30 for the second. The Muriel Fiona and Menai set their balloon topsails, the rest working topsails, and all carried the first working jibs. The yachts were allowed to hoist their main- sails previous to starting. Fiona, being to the north- ward, was soon away with a good lead, followed by the Muriel and Sphinx, the Volante fourth, the Rose- bud fifth and the Menai and Condor bringing up the rear. In this order they beat down over the tide to Gravesend, where the Muriel and Sphinx passed to leeward of the Fiona, but only to be passed them- selves by the Condor, the Menui and Rosebud doing battle for the last place. In Thames Haven the Fiona passed to windward of the fleet and took first place, and held it ail the way down to Southend, where the course was cut short by a signal to round the steamer, instead of the Nore lghtship, and this ‘was Goue 10 fo) a : aaa 4 9 20 Muriel In the run back ail the yachts s spankers, the Condor hugging the south shore on the lookout for a southerly puff, and the rest ranning up to the northward and as far in shore as possibie in order to cheat the tide. The Condor was right im her judg- ment, and as the wind veered to the south it in- creased, and away she went with a spanking breeze, leaving all the rest becalmed on the north or Essex shore. Off Southend the Cambria joined the racing Vessels, not as a competitor but, merely as @ specta- tor, The hands were all crowded forward, and it appeared as though the correct trim of the vessel Was being ascertained. The Cambria’s rudder ap- peared to make a deal of back water, and altogether she 1s not going So Well as she did last year. The Egeria schooner also joined in the run back, but both vessels were left behind by the cutiers, When just above the Chapman the Sphinx ran by me) Ce but no other anes t order 0! e vessels, an reached: i a ton, and the Sphinx saved her time by a few seconds, the Muriei taking the second prize also by time. Thus the Sphinx has won the first three races of the sea- son. Her owner 1s now going to rest on his laurels for a time, and will Mt his vessei as a yaw! and take a trip to Norway. The Proposed Portsmouth Regatta—Prepnra- tions to Receive the American Yachts—A Few Facts About the Cambria=The Em- press Eugenic’s Prize. Lonpon, May 27, 1809. A meeting was held at Portsmouth, in the county of Hants, for the purpose of considering the best means of carrying out a regatta at that port during the ensuing summer. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Royal Albert Yacht Club, stating that that club would be willing to act in conjunction with the Town Regatta Committee, and wouid hold their regatta on the day appointed for that of the town. It was determined that a suitable prize should be offered to be sailed for by the yachts belonging to the New York and Royal Albert Yacht Clubs. The committee appeared most anxious that every con- sideration should be shown to the American yachts, aad expressed a determination to do ali in their power to bring about an equitable maich vetween the vessels of the two nations. % tes whose eligibility had been passed upon by The Cambria arrived off mh joa on Tuesday S mittees appointed pose. rds 26th of May. It 1s reported that her new rudder A Le gpirinagy een oder sion Be to prove the unconstitutionality of this action he would refer to a gentleman who bad been looked up to as a law maker in this body, and who had volu- minous documents spread upon the minutes. At the Washington Convention Mr. Oberly filiea in cre- denttals for fifteen proxies, and the custom until now had been universally recognized, and Mr, R. F. Kerr, of New York, who was now preseut, could prove the fact. The yeas and nays being taken on the appeal from the decision of the Chair the decision was overruled by the following vote:—Nays 56, yeas 32. A recess of fifteen minutes was then taken to turned out in a great measure @ failure; she is to be fitted with one on the old plap. She is at present fitted with one of Mr. Croti’s patent rudders. ‘The pateut consists in securing a piece of tron, some- what resembling the blade oi a propeller, on either side of the rudder at @ certain augie, Mr. Croft claims for his patent that it tmereases the speed of the vessels to which it is fitted, and that vessels so fitted steer better than others. Such may be the rule, but if so the Cambria is an exception, as she certainly does not steer so well as she did last year, and it ts very doubtful tf she is as fast as she was. It would not be fair to judge the Cambria’s | ariow the Conv . le Convention to be photograpned in a bod; banat = son performance ou the river | in front of the Capitol, which was ‘accomplished ye Me cgyutues «18, not a place © | under some difficalties, owing to the lowering sky race large vessels at all, more especially | and the shadows cast’ by the heavy foliage of tae large schooners, but when schooners are matched against small cutters and have to pay the penalty jor increased tonnage in the same ratio as cutters, the disadvantages under which they sail are enormous, and it requires & yachtmen of more than ordinary pluck to start his vessel at such long odds. There is, however, one fact that caunot be concealed, all the cutters, little and big, ran the Cambria, ata time, too, when she could carry @ square sail and a square topsail, and during a good working breeze. This bespeaks something wrong, and the error must be found out before the 6th of June, on which day the first schooner match of the season takes place. The course will be from Erith to the Nore light, the Cam- bria, Egeria, Evadne and Giorianna are the pro- babie starters, and unless the Cambria mends her pace she will dnd herself in the Wake of the Glort- anna. The regatta of the Royal squadron will take place during the first week in August, then follows the Royal Victoria regatia, aud afier that the Royal Albert and Port of Portsmouth regatta, The Empress of France has presented a prize of £200 to be competed for by yachts of all nations, It . A that the race Will take place on the 2d of ugus trees In the Capitol park. Upon the reassembling of the Convention invita- thons were accepted from the State Library and the State Historical Society, requesting the pleasure of a visit from the members of the Convettion to the establishments under the charge of the two socie- ties named, Perer A. Crossy, of the Montreal Typographical Union, moved that inasmuch as the e ce of the election of Mr. Troup as a delegate from the Mon- treal Union has been received, he be admitted toa seat #8 such deiegate. Referred to the Committee on Credentials, A resolution was adopted making the election of officers of the Convention the special order of busi- neas for half-past eight o'clock this evening, and the Convention was, at half-past tweive o clock I’. My adjourned until that hour. THE EXCURSION. Shortly after two o'clock the members of the Con- vention, together with a number of friends, em- barked on board the steamer Carrie under an Invt- tation extended by the committee of arrangements on behalf of Albany Typographical Union No. 4, for an excursion and pleasure trip up and down the river. The vessel first proceeded up as far as Troy, when the excursionists disembarked and proceeded to Harmony Hall, where @ choice collation which had been prepared for them was duly honored. Re- embarking on the Carrie the vessel was headed down the etream and proceeded on a pleasant run of eight or ten miles below Albany, returning to the city about seven o'clock, The weather was very pleasant, though somewhat cool, and after the ex- citing proceedings of the morning session the trip was heartily enjoyed by all who participated in the debates as well as the excursion. Evening Session. At a quarter to nine o’ciock the Convention re. aesembled in the Assembly chamber and proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing term, with the following result:— FIRE IN PEARL STREET. Lose About 815,000. About eight o'clock last evening a destructive fire occurred at No, 868 Pearl street, occupied by White- head & Brothers as a paper box manufactory. The fire occurred on the ,fourth foor of the structure, which ts a five story brick. Messrs. Whitehead & Brothers are also the occupants of the third floor, and sustained about $3,000 damage. The first floor and cellar is occupied by Francis A. Beggs, dealer in metals, who loses $600. The second floor ts gd by EB. Bourne & Co., printers, who sustain ut i SMe re extended to the adjoining building No. For President—Isaac D, George 43 votes, 856 occupied by Spooner, Brashus & Uo., manufac- | Daniel W. received 82 votes, » Get- turers of paper boxes, who aiso occupted the fifth | chell recet' 1 vote and Samuel 5, ived 2 . 868 and 300, The dams by water is oo ated ai 000, The first floor of No. 860 are oc- won, dealer in leather, who sustained other floors of the butlding ts occu- votes, On motion of Mr, Fiynn theelection of Mr. George was made puaatenier: bac: " The following ae were then elected:— fabont $: The First Vice Presi o were A. Crosby. by B. Hess, paper box manufacturer, whose | Second President........W. R. Goodnough. lose was trifling. The building, which is owned by | Secretary and Treasurer... ...John Collin Robert Morris, was damaged about $6,000, As the | Corresponding 1.0... W, A. Shields, Secreta ‘The thanks of the Convention were rendered to: ezeuring officers for the faithful discharge of their uties, The committee on the Springfeld, M., contested seat case reported in favor of adinitting Mr. Higgins, | ‘rhe Convencion at twenty minutes past tweive® o'clock adjourned. ascertained. Owing tothe tndammable nature of the contents the fire was with difMfcuity controlled by the department, Who worked with their usual energy and system. The Fire Marshal and tis assistant, officer Remisch, tere earty on the ground investiya. ting the clroumstances atleuding the confagation.