The New York Herald Newspaper, May 26, 1871, Page 3

“TOUGH TIM. COLLINS AND EDWARDS FIGHT. , Our Light-Weight Gladiator", Jo¢ Their Little Olympic Ga" pos, s & Fight in Spite of Kels-’,, Cops—Under Their Nose, Too—Nir ety.stx Rounds Fought—Darkr 4.5 the Winner. Arrest of F ough Tim aud Mfake- Believe Billy. Te hor J marery become so much @ matter of dispute ae ©, whether pugilism was not to be reckoned 8 eng the deliberate swindles of the age that the 3 ger of afight having really, to a certain extent, ‘eome off, wiil be read gladly by those interested in ‘the “science,’’ There is very little connected with pugilism which claims respect beyond the exhibi- %ion of brute courage which it affords, Courage, 1t May be remarked, even in the case of a criminal who dies game upon the gallows, is always sure of some honor. In THE CASE OF TIM COLLINS AND BILLY EDWARDS ‘Will be found two of the denomination of “feather weights” doing a phantom credit to their pecullar race of beings. After much beating apout Long Island Sound and among the bushes, trees and meadows of Long Island, im spite or oMicial interference and official ill will, a Aight of two hours and twenty-three min- utes was enabled to eventuate yesterday after- noon within ten miles and a half of New York, _ ‘There 1s no doubt that unis was entirely due to the Troughs, rowdies, bullies, gamblers and pimps, who make a rush for such exhibitions, knowing nothing about it. Among the “knowing ones’’ only was the Proper “tip” circulated, and through their informa- don a HERALD reporter was driving a fast team trough East New York before four o'clock yester- @ay atternoon, He was directed to @ roadside hos- telry, and there, in the full bloom of a linen duster, REDDY THE BLACKSMITH ‘was found smoxing the cigar of peace under the trees. Bull Clarke, too, was discovered dreaming way existence, with his heels against tne trunk of ‘ap apple tree and a glass of cooling lager beer wash- ing the wide waste of his throttle. Now followed much mysterious communication of ideas, and, with ‘the saving clause that certain ‘‘snoozers’”’ hanging vennd should be put off the scent, every- thing was declared lovely, with the pugil- fstic goose hanging high. Some teams had already arrived, and with them the subjects to be operated on—namely, the principals; while other teams, bearing more of the aloresaid “knowing ones,” arrived soon after. After sundry Mbations of Jager the horses’ heads were turned in the outward direction and a start made at a slow pace, which reminded one strangely of a funeral. Cypress Hill, with its white tombstones, added to ‘the effect, the question being, whose funeral? Asthe cemetery was passed a beautiful lady in deep mourning stood at the gate, wondering, pernaps, @t the curious calvacade passing. Away up for a mile or twoon the road, and then up a turning to the left pchind the Central track, the procession went and called a halt beside a field on the left side efthe by-road. It was @ sweet spot and such as one would not care to see lesecrated by inhumanity; but here the authorities on the occasion resolved to PITCH THE STAKES, Hardly bad they commenced driving them when a8 was anndunced that Harry Hill and Keddy the Blacksmith had decided on other ground. Tnis was 4m the midst of a wood; but it was made known on ‘measurement that it was not possible there to find a twenty-four feet square. Consequently ropes and stakes were carried back, and the ring pitched pally on the ground first chosen. This latter feat ‘was accomplished at twenty minutes past five. “Now, Jet there be no shenanagin, and let tne breaaiatii? in MA AA - ‘THE PRINCIPALS IN THE RING. » At half-past five Billy Eawards came up and “shied this castor’ into the “ring.” Cheers followed, and William sat down and commenced dressing for the encounter. At thirty-three minutes t five Tim’s cap fell into the enclosed space, followed by Tim himself. Tnere were now about two hundred per- Hee ny ere anda ban ea AG whicesnarching snoot-busting, aga BER ANY iternity were absent. The next weignty business was THE CHOOSING OF SECONDS, UMPIRES AND REFEREES. Aiter the usual dispute this was settled as foliows:—Tim Coiling Was seconded by Adak icAlpme Geoghegan and its te Seddons, with Tom for umpire. Billy Edwards’ seconds were Butt Reilly and Bob Smith. His umpire was Johany Roach. A gentleman, known by the pecullar alias of “‘Snatchem,” otherwise George Leese, was chosen by all parties as referee. This was concluded at a quarter to six, and aller some difficulty betng got over in regard to Collins’ spiked shoes, which turned up at the last moment, all was declared ready. ow the two men threw off their coats and ad- vanced to shake hands, which they did. Any one who has shaken hands with a prize fighter, highiy trained, knows what @ hard, angular 8 to grasp The saiutation, which is a tribute to the only manii- ness leit to the ring, did not last more than a second, ‘but It showed fully what might be expected to fol- ow, Neither was a big man, but it was evident that Edwards is gormaily a heavier one. His head 18 small, with an , hawkish look about it, His eyes are set far in his head, nis nose is promi- ment and hooked, and, altogether, his face bears a starved, pinched look. The skin is yellow and tough looking, and seems stretched like parchment over his features. The neck is not thick, and rests on a broad pair of shoulders. The trunk is much more formidable than would be supposed, but is weak and boyish about the loins and outtocks, while his legs are thin, though muscular, tis biceps were well developed and the forepart of the arm ‘well covered, but not looking strong at the wrists. The dorsal muscies were well padded round the shoulder blades and the pectorals frm and standing well out. Taken aitogetner, the Pp enpoed region was @ mode! of strength, the um- ical region was well corded, but the lumbar region and around the loins exhibited a weakness which presaged badiy. He stood firmly on his limbs, but Seemed rather more patched up thaa normally pow- Tim Collins, his antagonist, showed far differ- ently. About half an inch less than Kawards’ heignt, he first struck one from his compactness. His face is not inviting; it has a hard, red took su; gestive of much pugilistic treatment. The eyes ‘not, apparently, 80 quick in perception as Edwaras’ ‘but nave a straight, perceptive giat His nose ex- hibits a double curve, doubtless artificial, and there 4s a firm, vicious look about his wide mouth. His ears are prominent, particularly the left, which has @ certain spongy appearance, due to the perform- ance of a former fighter he had a twenty- dimeulty wiih, His neck not and is thick, His shoulders ere square and his body weil knit. From the sternum, or breast vane, to elther side spring the pectoral muscles, not so full as Kdwards’, but more corded and strongly strung. He is strong and musculariy well paaded about the loins and the scapula. The intercostal muscles were strongly developed likewise. His hips are in full proportion, and his legs are muscular from the femur to the he@l. The arms, like the breast, are corded and boldly muscled, with hard, fron-bound wrista. Above the diaphragm, there- fore, while not being so artistically beautitul as Ed- ‘wards, he looked more snrviceabie. Below he was ap every Way superior. Looking from the modern arena back a while it may be worth glancing at TUR PRIZE FIGHTS OF FORMER TIMES ‘to see the difference. Inthe old grim Greek days the ere for boxing and wrestling were decided at the Olympic Games. From the a/utai of those days ‘we look around for the “ring keepers” of ours and gee usually a different class of men from the simple- minded Greeks who gathered there. ‘The change, too, 1s little to the credit of the ctvilization we Doast. The most grievous change, however, 18 to be found in the prizes contended for. Then the object ‘was simply such renown as athletic excellence he 5 mbolized by an olive crown. Now is a “pot” of money, and 18 illustrated in the fre- juent remarxe heard among pugilists:—“T must nt KoMeDody; I've got to make my living.’”? In 16 money-making device all the decadence of te “ring” is to be found. it 1s not merely enough to fight for a large stake. with larger bets on the re- suk, bata to corruption of the /ittle man- hood in it, but inviting all manner of mean dodges to gain an advantage. wesides this the hiers get up large parties to witness the ‘mill,’ which means now the assembling of a thousand or two of ex-convicts and professional thieves, who make ita pleasant duty to rob every- body within reach, carry terror wherever they go and attempt all manner ‘of dirty tricks to help thelr mF . Under snch circumstances it 1s not to wondered that no Pindar uf the period writes odes in praise of athletic victors. As civilization took its erp. of more manly Greek struggle degraded pled compelled to inurder each other whl t J yer’s challenge to NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1871.—TRIPLE SHEET. rey, Sa Weapons (arma insoria). This ts like the or antary sparring, which sometimes lasts an wt—vide Mace and Coburn. # bears no comparison with the tournaments of Ae Middle Ages, which were refined in their carry- tae ony while exhibiting deadly strength and skill. ere, then, our two gladiators st |, each within pounds, waiting for the call of ‘time’? ‘@ trifle of 12 and contending for $1,000 aside and the light weight | champtouship. “Time,’’ said tne referee at ten min- utes to six. THE FIGHT, The two men toed the scratch boldly, with smiles on their faces, and set about work as if they meant it. Rounp 1,—After some sparring, in which they moved freely round feeling ‘or an opening, Tim let out his left “mauiey,” but Billy bounded out of reach. Coming clese together again, Collins caught the first swinger on his clothesrack, counte! quickly on the right jowl. Bill seemed’pleased an visit Tim twice om the left cheek, and then right and leit, on side and side and (a catching it on the brassbox himself. reo now got home twice on the left shoulder, an clever duck, got cleverly away from a stinger, but Went to his mother frem a thump on the Jeit collar bone. First knock down claumed for Edwards. ‘this lasted five minutes, . Rounp 2.—Opened with more cautious sparring. Sharp exchanges of courtesies followed without much damage, one on Tim’s jaw, the other on Billy’s neck. strack out viciously, but missed. The men now came into close quarters, and Collins in went down. Betting, $100 even (no takers) on Billy. OUND 3,—Hard to work, Edwards stopped Tim three times in benevolent visits to his bread basket, Close pugging, Collins catching it on the chirruper Bepore closing to wrestle, when Edwards tell under im. Rounp 4.—Edwards trapped it on his hash case at the start, Collius missing bis return. ‘im again struck viclously, only putting a head on the atmos- phere. Sparring, di ig and dancing for some time, when Tim wiped a dust it of Billy’s arm and partially arrested a putler un his windbag. After some ‘‘Dlay,’’ and several pretty stops, the Collins boy came home heavily ou the whistler, and squarely knocked Bill horizontal. Edwards com- plained of having broken his left hand. RouND 6.—A short round. Tim stopped a left- hander, and Billy tell in, staying an overtoppling re- turn compliment. ROUND 6,—To work at once, and in earnest, Uol- uns receiving @ stunner under the sinister optic. A brisk countering followed, when Tim closed, throwing Edwards roughly. ROUND 7.—Tim, looking flerce, reached the strings of Edwards’ bosom and right cheek affectionately, and then the left cheek to prevent jealousy. Follow- ing Billy into a corner, he fought him down, jailing on pim. UND 8.—Tim got home with his dexter potato crusher on Billy's left cheek and got away, then teilt ngs straight atory to the latter’s side witn his left. Fine sparring and feinting followed. Collins opened with bis right, but missed, but got severely on Billy's bean box with his left. A stinger on Billy’s nose, a staggerer on bis stomach and a roarer on the ribs induced him to sling out, but Tim was ready, Ascramble on the ropes followed and Edwards went down, scratched shaken. Rounp 9.—Collins caught it on tne leit blinker, which was blackening, and knocked down Billy with ‘a blow on the head. Bone” 10.—Sparring. Edwards caught his foot and fel ROUND 11.—A spirited round, They got into close quarters; blow for blow on face and neck. Collins seized Edwards and threw him. Rounp 12,—Eawards got the full effect of a heavy blow on right arm in stopping, then received a Eawi missed a swinger ripper on the rignt side, and weut down in a tussle. Rounp 13.—The children closed after harmless Interthange of civilities, when Billy was astonished to find himself knocked down. Rounp 14,.—Edwards overreached himself in am- bitious attempt on Tim’s smeller and fell. Rounp 15—Opened with hot, spiteful rally, Collins using Edwards fearfully everywhere until at length Billy sought the sod. ROUND 16.—Two sweet stops—one on Billy’s body, the other on Collins’ corpus. Tim seized Billy hke tiger near the repes and forced the fighting at hana: grips, when blows rained all rouad. They fell to. & er, Collins up. Tim's left eye looked bad and illy’s left ear was hurt, ROUND 17.—Billy ge ta? it on the right buzzum and bliinker. Closed, Billy being. visited on the sniffer and Tim on the side of head; Edwards down. Rounp 18.—Billy’s bread basket again knocked at, then his left breast, then his nose, which wept red tears. Counters were exchanged, when Tim threw him on his final bea heavily and prettily. ROUND 19,—Billy a fist pill on the pit of the Closed. lwards fell un A f Rounp 20,—Bill danced a while till Tim asked tim tostop a left mauley compiiment on tne sternum. Billy did it with his tore breast. Tim threw him on account of this neglect, A Rounp 21.—Scrambie; no hitting, Billy supped down, as If anxiousf or u sleep. IND 22.—Poor Billy’s coffee-container again was Rov: —| tay at, him in his arms, stood bP fteraly' Bh mis Gide nead. Rounp 23.—Billy’s conk and hash case occupied Tim’s attention to some account, which Billy re- sented by falling under Tim. was hurt heavily on the ht chest and BI asal organ id for the in- sult, and Tim was not content nnitl he fought Billy to aga. Collins? lett eye was swelling. UNDS 25, 26 and 27 were alike in result. In the hth there was a lively rally, when Ed- wards, Epenmpmers and punishing, went down in a terrific: le at the oa eo ‘34 were all in pS of ne friends jubilant, SOUND — ® "8 nose, stopped a blow le after a blow for blow enconnter went down under Billy. RoUND 36,—Billy down ia a wrestle. Rounp 87.—Billy’s right bosom Ahd collar bone visited successively and successfully. ‘Tim’s ear caugnt it slightly. Wrestie followed, trom which Collins Teceived an awkward and complicated fall. ween Dg 38, bd. judd 40 were all in favor of Tiger te er 3 ROUND 41,—One of the best rounds, culminating in a straggle at the ropes. Blow for blow was given With hghtning rapidity. Tim Billy’s neck on the hemp, a terrific writhing followed, at the end of which blonde Billy backed down. Rounps 42 and 43 were triumphs for Tim. Rounp 44 was a clinch, in which Collins was un- derneath. From this round to the ninety-fifth, which was the last, every round was for Collins, Edwards going down like a sick man. In the seventy- fifth, eighty-seventh, ninety-firss and ninety- second rounds Edwards went down without abiew. Cries of ‘foul’ were heard, but stupid or artisan Snatchen disallowed. The 93d, 94th and bon rounds consisted simply of knocking Edwards down each time. ‘The referee now, as IT WAS NOW DARK, said the fight was “postponed”’ until this morning at five o’clock. Collins approached Edwards as he Was sitting on bis second’s knee, and Billy threw nimself on the ground. Thus ended the combat, which lasted two hours and twenty-three minutes. BOTH MEN WERE ARRESTED at midnight last night in New York and lodged at the Central police oifice. Billy was found rusticat- ing at Reddy the Blacksmith’s, on Broadway, and Tim at Bill Clarke's, on Houston street, Sketch of William Edwards’ Life. William Edwards, or, as he is better known, Billy Edwards, commenced his provationary existence at West Birmingham, England, on the 2ist of Decem- ber, 1844, and is therefore in his twenty-seventh year. In height he reaches five feet four and five-eighths inches, without his Oxford ties; is @ well-built, mus- cular young fellow, powerfully developed about the arms and upper portions of the body, of very light complexion, light brown hair and biue eyes, and in appearance looks like anything else than a fighter. He was at work at several trades in nis na- tive land—first, that of a chasing jeweller, at which he continued six years. He then went into a foundry at Staffordshire, where be worked at vot er making for quite a while, and subsequently went to London, where he did his share in constructing monitors for the Engitsh government. In his various assocta- tions with the moulders im iron he was thrown among the boxing element, and evincing a decided fancy for the art of self-defence, he wok lessons from some good meu, and by continued practice became quite proficient with the gloves. His friends in Birmingham, where he was at the vender age of sixteen years, considering his natural aptitude for boxing, ready perception and aecided quickness with both upper and lower extremities, backed up with plenty of muscle, thought him a fit candidate for the “orthodox twenty-four foot ring,” and cunse- quently suggested to. him that he should try and get ona match, and endeavored to score his maiden victory where money was at stake, Thus encouraged Billy looked about for a suitable opponent, and at Jength round one tn the person of James Reagan, of Birmingham, who was also at the time a worker in iron, The amount of battle money was very smali, but tho subject of this sketch whipped Jimmy finel: in thirty minutes and obtained a name for a good, young, slashing fighter, In Birmingham, Stafford- shire and in London he had scores of slogging encounters, hardly @ week ung but what some little jealousy or the spirit of bravado of men sup} to be ssed of considerabie of the science of sparring would bring him — one or more such, yet in every ‘“vurn up” of this character Edwards came out the victor. Having beard so much about the giant republic or the West he became possessed with a desire to visit the land of promise, and, acting upon the idea, arrived in New York on the 10th of , 1865. He at once went to work in the Dry Dock iron Works, and continued at his trade of boiler making in that establishment for a period of two years. Daring this time he made his débat in the metropons at a sparring exhibition, and hts ability as a slashing boxer Was at once recognized, and since then he bas taken @ prominent part in nearly ever exhibition of this character, proving a capital cart at all times. He was ready (o “have a go” with anybod ; at ail near his size, and it was seldom that he Was worsted even by men much heavier than himself. fils numerous sets-to with poor dead and gone Jim Fox »tlllong be remembered by the fra- ternity ax among tbe most exciting they ever wit- nesse. The rivalry this produced came very near bringing abont a match between them, a meeting betng held for that purpose, but they failed to come to terms. ‘The tailing through of these negotiations casioned mach disappointment at the time, and a desired by the question of who the better man should be settled beyond further controversy. Billy continued, like @ sensi- ble fetlow, to work at his business unt February, 1868, When, havi been sed the r eying himself with t Takeda in. this county, he’ nocepeed, sata Colt Dght any mag ig the country at Tim, by a | Billy followed ‘Tim invo his corner, | 124 pounds for $2,000 and the hght-weight champion- ship, They met and fought at Cherry Point, Va., | August 24, 1868, Edwards proving victorious in ‘ Soaiy woven: rounds, and one hour and fourteeo min- wi Resting on his laurels for awhtle, Billy endeav- ored to get on another match during the subsequent spring with prominent men desirous of pugilisuic honors; but, failing in alt his attempts, he leit New York in June, 1869, for his old home in England, where he remained until the followmg September, returning to the land of his adoption 0a the 23d of that month in the steamship Colorado, During his ‘absence in England Billy was tendered several bene- fits in Birmingham and adjacent towns, where he sparred with many of the “big uns’? and received elr congratulations for the manner in which he had conducted himself in this country and the com- mendable spirit whitch animated him in seeking such afoeman as Collyer. From the date of his re- turn Edwards was not very actively employed until December of 1870, when his old opponent, Collyer, challenged him to fight another battie for $1,' a side at 123 pounds and the light-weight champion- ship. Considerable argument ensued between their representatives, inasmuch a8 Edwards declined to fight above 124 pounds and not further than four hundred miles from New York, whue_ Collyer desired the contest to take place on Southern soil. As Edwards was stubborn upon these two | points, aud would not give an inch, Collyer, in his desire for another battle with him, waived all objec- tion, aud the fight took place March 2, 1870, on Mystic Island, Long Island Sound, Edwards scoring another remarkable victory, knocking Sam out of time in forty-five minutes, and forty-one rounds. From this time until the summer of last year Ed- ‘wards kept a public house in this city, when his old antagonist, Collyer, again wishing to fight, they met, and after much bantering Sam wagered $1,000 to Billy’s $600, they agreeing to fight within fifty miles of St. Louis at catch weights for the light- weight championship. The deposits were regularly made until the last one, which should have been ed by the 27th of August in the hands of he stakeholder, but Uollyer was compelled to send @ check from Baltimore, and it did not reach the holder’s hands until a day later than had been agreed upon. Billy thus claimed the stakes and re- ceived them under protest of Sam, the latter vowing that he would sue for his money, which he subse- quently did and obtained, claiming it under the rambling act of the state. Kdwards continued nis usiness as before until the present match was made, when in due season he repaired to his old training quarters on Long Island, where, uncer the care of his friend and adviser, Dooney Harris, he put himself in proper fix for theaffray. Billy has a genteel personnel and pleasing address, is rather modest and retiring in disposition, and by his de mMeanor and maunoer has won the respect and gutcem of those with whom he has been thrown in contact ‘Tim Collins’ Pugilistic Career. Tim Collins was born at Blackpool, county Cork, Ireland, 25th of December, 1846, and, therefore, will be twenty-five years old next birthday, He stands Without his shoes 5 feet 534 inches, and for one 80 young has often appeared in the roped arena, his battles up to the present match numbering ten, seven of which he won, two he lost and the other being adraw. When three years old his parent lelt Ireland and settled down in Londun, where Tim passed much of bis youth in his father’s store, assisting him in various ways. At the tender of fourteen years he scored his maiden victory, ight- ing Picket fora purse of £10 at Aldershot, in the London circuit, and beat! him in one hour @.d thirty-three minutes, few months ajter- Wards be was matched for £10 @ side against Jesse Hatton’s Spider, They fought in the same place as his first encounter, and Tim whipped his ‘Opponent in one hour and thirty minutes, In this fight, which was asevere one, Collins had his left ear seriously hurt, the peculiar character of the injury often being the subject of remark. He now became an attendant at race courses and fairs, where with others he gave the provincials an insight into the mysteries of “stop, Job and get away,” as by ts time he was quite proticient in the use of his hands, After an interval of nearly two years ‘lim was matched to fight Bob Dackman, a good little one. The stakes were £10 a side. They met at Long Reach down the Thames, and atter fighting two hours and four minutes a draw was Sgreed upon. Collins was now looked upon as bet a very formidable pugilist of his weight, and he possessed so much skill, was such a hard nitter and seemed 80 thoroughly versed in ring tactics that his friends, selecting @ next customer for him, pier out the scientific Jerry Hawkes. The con+ it was for £25 a side and was decided at Aldershot, Tim being whipped in three hours and ten minutes. This was his trst defeat; but his friends stuck to him and his reputation did not suf- fer in metropoiltan circles. Again he went about the provinces and did very well in exhibiting nis sparring skul, until he was accommodated by Denny nin, and this ight arose from a little dispute in Jesse Hatton’s public house, London. They fought in an upper room, and Tim proveu victorious in two hours, still another interval in his . ing career now and when he was 4) his nineteenth birthday he was matched to try gameness and ability with Bob Furze for £25 aside. They met at Sutton, fi- teen miles from London, and after fighting one hour and thirty-four minutes the poiice arrived in strong numbers and stopped the mill. Under orders from the referee they pitched another ring at Croydon, two miles distant, and upon fighting six additional rounds were Hite oe iver the second time by the ori a ers consequently stopped for that day. = ren They ai cen to meet two 3 afer: wi at Ja each, domi the river, aud after fighting Hem, Reet: thereabouts, Tim was whipped. The fight was & game one throughout, A stretch of two FP ee Wane of Lestat for Sted aide, ‘They fought Aprii 1 | Bagel at the old trysting spot, Lol ach, and Tim won a desperate battle in three fe aud twenty-seven minutes, eizhty-seven rounds being fought. occurred, His next appearance tn the magic circle was With Jem Rawlins, whom he whip- ped at Long Reach. ‘Che match was for £26 a side, and at the ring side an additional £25 was sub- scribed by gentlemen who liked the looks of the principals so well that they thus manifested their pleasure and approval of the little dificulty. Twen- ty-one rounds were fought in ong hour and four minutes, Four months later he fought bill Gil- lan, of Brighton, on the Readin, Course, for a purse oi £26, Bill Was whipped in thirty min- utes, and fifteen rounds; but was so dissaustied with the result that he threw down the gaunuet the second ume the same day, and after the races were all over they metagaln, and Gillan was whipped the second time, the two fignts lasting sixty-four minutes, Three months after this fight Tim made up his mind that America was a pleasant place to live, und consequently turned his face in this direction, He landed in New York December, 1868, aud since that time has itved m Boston and the Ietropolis, becoming very Lire piotd acquainted and making many friends. He and Abe Hicken, Immediaely aiter the latter's victory over McGuire, had some little sparring — talk, and it 13 believed that Tim received fifty dollars forfeit from him, that amount being put ve by each im Harry Monegan’s hands, of Philadelphia. How the proposed match between them fell through is not clearly stared. Then Coilins, becoming tired of his inactivity, found backers, and the present match ‘was settled upon for the light weight championsnip and $2,000, Int good season Tim went into training at a charming spot near Oyster Bay, on Long Islana, where he had the services of that manly, straightfor- ward trainer, Patsey Hogan, and to whose exceed- ingly good care his grand condiuon was mainly attributable, Articles of Agrcement. The following articles of agreement were entered into the 18th day of last Marci between the princi- pals, Bily Edwards and Tim Collins:— The said Billy Eawards and the said Tim Collins hereby agree to fight a fair stand-up fight, according to the new rules of tie prize ring, by which tne sald’ Billy Edwards and the said Tin Couine hereby mutually agree to be. bo r inert fight shall be for the aum of on the i4ath day of May, 187t. ‘Tim Collins to be contined to 124 Wednesday, the 24th day of May, 1871 four and ten o'clock A. M. whe either man exceeding 124 wunds shail forfeit the money deposited. ‘The men shall be Inthe ring betweon the hours of seven and ten o’cl.ck A. M., battle money. The expenses 'be borne muttally, share and of this ageement the sum of §250 or the man absent to forfeit t the ropes and stakes a ited in the hands of Frank Queen. The remal deposits to be made as foll 1~The second, of | Bag0'n side, on the 27th day o¢ March; the third, of $250 a wide,on the 17th of April; the fourth, of #250 a at May & Each and all | of put up between eight and Me Bn’ the days aforesaid, or either party failing, to forfelt the money deposited. A final stakebolder to be agreed upon at the time of putting up the last deposit, The fighting ground to be locaced within 100 miles of New York city, to be The referes to be chosen on nm these’ depostia to | be ten o'clock M. chosen by mutual consent. the ground. In case of | mi if appointed, or the staki time and piace of meet eon. th ° in the same week, an: appear at the time and place od jctal to lone the battle mo- ney. The stakes not to be aiven up unless by mutual consent, oF until fairly won or loat by @ fight, and due notice will be Ziven to both parties of the time and place for giving the ney Up. The principals to be notified of the place of ght. Ing ton days before the 4th of May, 1871. In pursuance of thie agreement we hereunto mas? names. LLIAM EDWARDS, TIM X COLLINS, mark. ark. Witnesses :—Wint.taAM VARLPY, WILLIAM CLARE. When the last deposit was put up James Mace ‘vas chosen final stakenold THE IMPRISONED on the same day or PUGS SENT HOME. They Send fer Jadge Dowli and Make a Confession~They Receive a Lesson on Mo- rality and Give a Pledge. At two o'clock yesterday afternoon Dooucy Harris, trainer-in-chief to bis highness Billy Edwards, and Jimmy Smith, a “mauler” professor who has been exercising the stomach of Tim Collins w1th raw beef- steak and cold water, long walks and shor? rations, sent for Judge Dowling to their cell at the ombs. Now, as the scout “pugs” had expressed a des‘te to give up the ring once and forever, the Judge par them a visit as requested. Dooney buttonholed the strate and at once entered on the business of the hour, “What do you want ?’’ asked the Justice, “Well, yer Honor, we wants to ieave this ‘ere place rigntaway.. Why, blow me, 1 had rather be compelied to train Billy on a rainy mornin’ than have to stay in this crib. Howsomdover, as you bing a me summat to do,yesterday, | guess “OR, db gor Tiraot ring 1% sal. Geni'men of the ring be damned! There’s nothin’ in ‘em get’s nabbde! with all them ‘ere traps, and si! 3 And ropes, and boots and the rest of it, and when [ comes here I aint got no Irtend in the world to go bail. I'll train for nobody agin. I was so sleepy est’day I couldn’t take you on the spot, My pal ere goes in for ali I sav; so, I says, says I, to-day eb we'll ask that ’ere gen’l’man to let us te Judge Dowling—‘I am glad you have come to this determination, for it enables me to take your pledge that you will not fight again fora year and jet you, out, You must know that vo enter upon such @ piece of Dusiness 1s a direct violation of the laws of the land. You must not do it again, Now, listen to whatIsay. I will let you go this time if you will both give me your solemn oath not to enter upon the business of the ring again within a year.” ‘1Greed | ‘greed to! What do you Jimmy ?? roared Dooney, and he ciapped his hands on his hips, curled his lips, wriggied his body like a man under a state “f comic excitement; raised firat one hand, then the other into position; let them fall again, struck out witn nis left foot, and asa jianle gave 8 hoot of satisfaction and then wiped his nose on the back of his hand. Jimmy couldn't see where the laugh came in at first, but be came round afterwards and jolued tn second flat, and sang, as he said, in the key of “2.” “Judge,” said the latter, “1don’t care ior all the fighters in New York; they must have us to give ’em ideas; them fellers as gotno more ideas than ou ’ave; not a bit—I mean ideas of dom’ the Tipton lasher cut.” “Now gohome and don’t let me see you here again,” said the magistrate. ‘Next time you are brought here we will adopt other measures.” he '$ rough,” said Dooney; ‘I say, git us a job, air,”? said he, as the Judge passed up the step to the court and was lost amid drunkenness and the odor Of tovacco, THE NATIONAL GAME, Matuals vs. Haymakers. These clubs played yesterday afternoon at the Union grounds, with the result a8 shown in the fol- lowing score:— MUTUALS. HAYMAKERS. Players. ol hiecheenet no 8S iS | cccomocea® (S wor > wo! wommecmcom? Bellan, 34 Connor, Ist Craver, Cee Ree BS | cannes i Fiiieeomate © $1 rowmccane® Zz Ze Z ¢ Heres £6 2 ie we impire—M: Pe of the Putnam Club. Time of game—Two hours and thirty minutes, Bune carned—Mutuais, 8; Havmakers, 4. LEXINGTON RACES. LExinoron, Ky., May 25, 1871. To-day was the fourtn day of the Lexington Taces, The weather was very warm and the attend- ance fair, FIRST RACE. Mile heats, three in five. There were three entries. Geo. Cadwallader's b. h. Allie Hunt. 111 Leftoy Paul’s gr. m. Ella Jackson. 222 P. Stratton’s b. c. Shoo Fly..... ‘Time, 1:46 —1:46—1:49%. SECOND RacE. Handicap for club purse of $250; two mile dash. There were four entries. Springfield & Stanhope’s ch. f. Catina, 90 Iba. J. A. Grimstead’s b. m. Alala, 80 Ibs. Cadwaliader's gr. g. Allagog, 90 Ibs, Albert Dudiey‘’s chestnut horse, 80 Ibs. ‘Time, 3:303¢. SUICIDE OF A NEW YORKER. Suicide at SbeMeld, Conn., of Richard Smith, ot New York. SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May 25, 1871. Richard Smitn, a wealthy gentleman of New York, who came last week to Sheffield, his usual summer resort, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning from the effects of laudanum, of which he had taken a dose suMicient to kill ten men. He left a letter showing aberration of mind, the result of @ paralytic shock eight years ago, from which he never fully recov- ered. The letter was as follows:— FRIEND GrorgE—1 took Isudanum; 1 was tired of life, as my health was very poor, My prayers for many days have been shat God would give me bette: was indistinct), 1 had so I did not like to refuse. Th: ‘here the writin wife, and laid together, an in heavea, May Diess you, | his for the many favors ou ve wish you to jamuel Nicholas Hotel, New Yorx, andto E, H. Brown, for the money it costa to bury me. I refer bim to Mr. RICHARD SMITH. labs Pst tate ose Oo: "Oped a Se yo the be en fray my funeral expenses. Sees THE JERSEY LAND SUIT. ‘Versit for the Present Holders in Jersey City—Mr. Sissen’s Claim Defective. ‘The tedious and vexatious sult as to the owner- ship of two acres of iand lying south of the Court House in Jersey City was brought to a close yester- day. By direction of Jujige Bedle the jury found a verdict for the defendants. The case, in @ nutshell, 1s sim) thig:—Mr, Peters conveyed the Jand to Harrison, and the latter sold out in turn to different parties, who now have residences and stores Biercon, so that the property disposed of by Mr. Van Winkle to Peters, in 1839, for $4,000 is now worth $200,000. Some bright genius, in turmng over the records in the County Clerk's office a year or two ago, observed that in the record of the deed from Peters to Harrison the words “heirs and as- signs” were wanting.” Here nangs the whole case. The deed was put out of the way and cannot be found. Mr. Sisson sought out Miss Peters, the daughter, and only heir of Mr. Peters, and bought out her ttle to all her father’s possessions for $2,000 in gold. This being settled, he served a notice of eyectment on the present holders, They took the case into the court, and, as stated, a verdict was rendered in their favor. On Mr. Sisson’s side it was contended that the deed, as shown in the record, conveyed only a life interest to Harrison from Peters, but though the deed itself could not be round, a mortgage implying the fee was produced and admitted in evidence. SMALLPOX IN NEWARK. It appears that smatinox is increasing rather than diminishing in Newark, despite the statements of the health ofMicere. No less than 151 cases are re- ported this month, nearly double that of April. A few days ago the Health Oficer, Mr. Truman, de- sired to remove a patient named John Lampen- scharf from his residence to the Poor House against nis will. The workmen in the employ of Messrs. Wuesthoff. Wright & Kuenhold interfered, and the ofMficer retreated. On Wednesday afternoon the Health Officer obtained assistance and again attempted to remove the patient but the doors of the residence were all securely fastened. Sergeant Benedict was called, but as soon as he learned that the man did not wish to be removed, told Inspector Munn that ne could not interfere to force an entrance when the doors were locked,* but if the Health Oficer chose to go in in discharge of his duty he would protect him, and also warned the Germans against committing @ breach of the peace. Shortly after this Chtef Glasby appeared upon the POWDER MILL EXPLOSION. Enfeld (C ) Powder Mills Blown Up— Explosion of Three Thousand Pounds of Powder—Three Lives Lost. SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May 25, 1871. An explosion, distinctly heard in this city, oc- curred at half-past two o’clock this afternoon at the Hazardville Powder Mills in Enfield, Conn. Three tons of powder in @ building called the “Cracker” went off in an ingtant, The building was demolished and three men killed. Two of them— Narcine Lozo and Augustus Racine—were in the building and at last accounts only a foot and a lung had been found of their remains, so frightful and complete had been their destruction. Orrin Taylor, the other man killed, was a teamster, who had just driven up to the building with a thousand pounds of powder on his wagon, which also ex- ploded. Taylor’s remaing were recovered, but shockingly mutilated. The explosions caused @ fire in the dry under‘ growth of the grounds, and sparks cemmunicated toa storehouse where pounds more of powder exploded, fortunately without further loss of life. The destruction im the vicinity of the explosions was complete, large trees being blown down and Much other damage done, EACKER, THE MURDERER. Narsing an Old Feud—Murder in a Barroom— Preparations fer the Execution of the Mur- derer at Fonda, N. Y.—T' Gallows Pre- ferred to Imprisonment fer Life. Fonpa, N. Y., May 25, 1871. This quiet village is to-day all agog with excite. ment over the approaching execution of Charies Eacker, a farmer, who, on the 4th of July last, shot Charies E, Burdick in the barroom of a hotel in St. Johnsville, Mon®omery county, on account of an old grudge which he nad nursed several years pre- viously. Thursday brought a rush of reporters and strangers; the reporters interviewed the prisoner and inquired into his views of a future life, A num- ber of clergymen called and prayed with him and his family had another interview. He designated the text for his funeral and requested to be buried with his father at Stone Arrabia. He now seemed recon- ciled to his fate and conversed on the subject. There was @ constant rush of visitors to see him and he seemed pleased to behold them. THE GALLOWS, AN day long the ringing of the hammer could be heard and the occasional thud of the bag of sand which tested the machinery; by nigut the entire job was done. A substantial gallows, painted black, stood in an enclosure of about one hunared feet square, Multitudes came all day long to see this fearful machine. PROTESTS HIS INNOCENCE. At night the HERALD reporter called and hela a brief interview, during which, in addition to the watchmen, the prison visitor was present. Eacker had just caten @ hearty supper, and appeared caim and collected. In a few minutes he sald, ‘‘To-morrow, I suppose, will be my last day.” The visitor improved the opportunity to ask the Speea “Do you repent of the great crime of your Mfe—killing Burdick?” He replied, “I never dia it. I was implicated tn it, but Cam not guilty, Others did it, and | bear the penalty.” HIS FUNERAL TEXT CHOSEN. Ais countenance was much changed, and his pipe. which had been inseparable from him, was laid aside; but he had a forbidding | and his narrow forehead and black eyes and general strangeness of features revived my ideas of the ancient sorcerers. Indeed, he looked like a fit tenement for his ruling passion, This, J trust, is now abated, for the visitor asked Charles, “Do you forgive all your enemies t”’ and he replied, “I do.” He then referred to his funeral and the text— Psalm xxill., 4, 5. He was then asked, “Do you feel the justice of the law, whose penalty you are to suffer 9? “No,” said he, “I donot. 1's unjust.’ Thus strangely does he cling to his baseless plea. This closed the interview, and the watchmen com- menced the last vigil. DEATH PREFERRED TO IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE. Eacker’s counsel visited him a few days since and proposed that Governor Hoifman be petitioned to commute sentence to imprisonment tor life, to which Eacker replied that he “would rather be hanged thap be confined in prison for life.” The prisoner has apparently abandoned all hopes of cheating the gallows by suicide, as he bas twice attempted. THE NEWARK TURNPIKE MURDER. ‘The investigation into tne Newark turnpike mar- der was resumed yesterday at Jersey City, but noth- ing material was elicited, and the investigation was further postponed till to-day. The testimony pub- ished in yesterday’s HERALD embodies (he whole case against the prisoner, John Mahoney, who begins to manifest nervousness aud apxiety. The crime with which he stands charged is so unnatural, not to say uncommon, that the people of Jersey City are oth to believe it until the charge 18 post ively suostanti- ated, ana by something more than circumstantial evidence. The statement in several papers yester- day that his brother Dennis was examined in tne case was untrue, the latter being unwilling to figure in the case at all against his brother. So also was the statement that detective Connolly was examined. Connolly was not brought forward till yesterday, when he deposed that he made the arrest. and that the prisoner made certain statements which have | already been published, POLICE PRESENTATION. A Splendid Compliment to a Worthy OMm- cial—Resolutions to Sheriff Breusan. Bloomingda.e road and the Boulevard were alive yesterday with squads of the blue-coated protectors of the peace. The people in the neighborhood were alarmed, They could not tell what it all meant. ‘The police came along in small squads; the captains were all present, likewise the sergeants, rounds- men, patroimen and others to the numver of two or three hundred, It was supposed at first that a riot had broken out among the laborers on the Boulevard; that they were imitating the scoundrels and scallawags of Paris and en- deavoring to destroy the handsome residences in the neighborhood. Presently Cnief Kelso, accom- panied by President Smith, of the Police Commis- sion, drove up the road and alighted at an elegant residence, which by this time was surrounded by the police. Shortly after came Sherif Brennan. He alighted a» the same house. Still more sus- iclous. Then came Deputy Sheriff-Order-ol-Arrest~ Siason Jarvis, a8 natty as if he were going court- He alighted at the same WHAT DID IT MEAN? It meant simply that a set of splendidly engrossed resolutions were to be presented to Sheriff Brennan on behait of the police force of the citys that the house which was surrounded was Sheriff Bren- nan’s private residence; that the representatives of the Police Department, under President Smith and Superintendent Kelso, had taken possession, and the Sheriff was to be surprised. He was sur- prised. He was arrested py the Superintendent as soon as he passed the gate, led, a prisoner, into the iront —_— and there confronted with the full delegation of the officers of the department. Su- Re tendent Kelso then stood out before the heriff, Wiped the perspiration irom his brow, anid then procecded to present Mr. Brennan, on behalf ing. Perhaps he was. house, of the department, the bandsome specimen of pen | and frame work. The speech was short, sharp, scene and instructed his men that they had no nght to take the man to the Poor House if he did not wish to go. The health officers, when they found the police. would not ald them, withdrew, Subsequently he Health Physician visited the patient, ana, ascer- taining that the case was a very mild one, decided to take no further action in the matter. The sub- Ject was discussed before the Board of Health last evening, and the action of the Health Physician in letting the case alone supported, ANNIVERSARY OF SELLA LODGE OF BaOQKLYN. There was a very pleasant gathering last evening at Stella Hall, in Bedford avenue, near Myrtle, Brooklyn, the occasion being the tnird anniversary of Stella Lodge, No. 200, 1. O. O. F., and the dedioa- tion of the hall, which bas just been completed and furnished im a very tasteful manner, The exercises were interspersed with singing, speaking, music, &c, The dedicatory exercises were impressive and listened to with marked attention. The ceremonies were by the grand officers of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York. At the conclusion of the ceremonies the anniversary ode, written for the occasion, was sung. Tho record of the year was read by R. P. Clark, P. G. The oration was de- Itvered by James B. Nicholson, P.G. 8. After some musical selections by W. H. Barnes, P. G. M., and re. marks by several of the bretnrem, they were isinissed with the benediction. THE YERGER MURDER THIAL United States District Jeopardy Over- JACKSON, Mise., May 25, 1871. ‘The Yerger case came before the District Court yesterday. The plea of former jeopardy was argued and overruled by Judge Brown, although the entire record establishing the fact of a former trial and verdict was before the Court. The United States District Attorney, Jacobson, assisting in the prosecu- tion, argued that the military comi n under the reconstruction @cté was unconstitutional, aad the precedent decisions, witty and appropriate. ‘The Sheri? gazed at the Superintendent, then at the resolutions, then at the crowd, then at his family, then at Kelso again. His eyes filled with tears, and, addressing the crowd, he said:--“Gentiemea, 1 accept. Ican say no more."* The party then partook of @ bountiful lunch, which the larly of the house had prepared. Every- body was made happy and “welcome as the Nuwers of May” —lilles included, Alter the ceremonies of presentation, acceptance, mastication and gentle imbibation a number of the rominent oMmct roceeded to the Boulevard Club louse, near oy, and under the tutelage of Captain Wiley and Secretary John Moloney, sampled the Helasiok, inspected the trout and frog mds, flower beds, croquet and quoit grounds, and listened to The Untinabulation of the merry, merry belis, with which the trees are studded, and which send melody around as tney are stirred by the breeze. GOOD TEMPLARS. Annual Meeting of the R. W. G into Great Britain. BALTIMORE, Md., May 25, 1871. The Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Good Templars adjourned to-night at twelve o'clock, after disposing of @ great deal of business. Fraternal greetings were interchanged with the National Convention of Young Men’s Christian Associations, now tn session in Washington, by telegraph. The memorial of the brethren in England, praying for perm/sston to organize a Supreme Body, similar In its fanctions to the R. W. G. L., was favorably acted upon. The new body ts to be called the Worthy Grand Lodge. The books and supplice used a in ve printed there, but the pass- word. must come rom? the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of North America. 7 ‘and third d were tically ance "ot etna tegerado art wherever prac was recominens To-d he members the R. W. G. LL. will visit wi and be received by the President at OBITUARY. Georges Darboy, Archbishoy of Paris. A despatch from Versailles makes the melancholy announceinent that the pious and venerable Arch- bishop of Paris was murdered in the Mgzas prison on Tuesday night by the Communist assassins. The Intelligence 1s based upon mere report; hence we still hope that he ts wive. The death of so well known and prominent a prelate cannot fall to exelte profound sorrow everywhere; for Monseigneur Dar- boy was as distinguished for his unassuming piety, his kindness of heart and charitableness of disposi- tion as he was eminent as a man of greav learning andasone of the leaders of the Roman Vatholio Church tn Europe. ‘The late Arcnbishop was born at Faye-Billot, in the department of Haute Marne, on the 19th of January, 1818, He recet ved a brilltant education at the Seminary of Langres, where he distinguished himself by the manifestation of that ability which subsequently rendered hum famous, In 1836 he was ordained a priest and made Vicar of St. Dizier, and subsequently Vicar of Pasay. Three years later he was appointed Professor of Philosophy and after- wards of Dogmatic Theology to the Seminary of Langres; but when the seminary was placed in charge of a religious order M. Darboy quitted the diocese. and went to Paris, where M. Affre appotnted him chaplain of the College of Henri IV., and at a later date Honorary Canon of the metropo- lis. On Monseigneur Sibout leaving Parts he piaced M. Darboy in charge of the Monifeur Catholique, but he had not held the position long wuen he re- signed to accept the office of First Chaplain of the College of Henri 1V, and Honorary Vicar General, with the duties of Religious Inspector of the Lycées of the diocese. In November, 1854, he accompanied the Archbishop of Par!s to Rome, and was presented to the Pope, who conferred upon him the title of Apostotc Protonotary. ‘The object of this journey to Rome was to take part in the definition of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. The numerous positions held by Mgr. Darboy naturally gave him considerable influence in Paris; hence the support he gave to Louis Napoleon both defore and alter the coup déta/ was exceedingly valuable, and was fully appreciated. In 186% @ vacancy occurring, the Emperor named him to the Episcopal See of Nancy, and four years after ) he was promoted to the Ere teed te ie re ceived tne Cross of the Legion of Honor in 1860, and a promoted Grand Oficer en the 14th of August, 863, Monseigneur Darboy is well known as the author of numerous religious works, among wich are “Les Femmes de ia Bible,” “L'Introduction & Vimitation de Jesus Christ,” ‘(Buvres de St. Denys l’Areopagite,” “&tremmes Pour 1’Amnee,’? ‘Les Saintes Femmes,” &c. His wri'ings and ser- mons are both remarkable for their chaste, elegant style and their devotion to Christianity. Personally the Archbishop was a man of excéptionally pure and stainless character. He was exceedingly popu- lar with ail who knew him, and his society was aiways sought by all classes of persons. It 1s to be sincerely hoped that he has not been murdered. His death at the hands of the Communists would render blacker than ever the crime of the fanatics of Paris against the ideas of modern civilization. General Lo Burger. General Louis Burger, for a long time Commandant of the Second brigade, First division, of the National Guard, died yesterday, at his residence in Brooklyn, after a short illness. General Burger was always closely identified with the welfare of the militia of this State, and for many years before the war was quite active in organizing the crack German regiment of the First diviston, which afterwards did such good service in the fleid when ordered to the front. Wen the war broke out ne entered the ser- vice as colonel of volunteers, and distinguished him- self on many occasions for his bravery and ability as an officer. As a recompense for his services he was finally made a prigadier general. Afvr the war he again joined the National Guard and was made Commandant of the Second brigade. Personally General Burger was one of the most popular officers in the militia, and his influence was felt in every movement that had for its object the prosperity and increased usefulness of the National Guard. He was a thorough soldier, who had the happy faculty ot knowing how so to blend Kiuduess with discipline that the one never had the effect of weakening the force of the other, His death will be mourned with tvs sorrow by every member of the Nawonal Guard. FRANCO-AMERICAN INSTITUTE. Sixth Annual teunion at Lyric Hull. Lyric Hall was last night crowded by tne pupils of Professor Juics Roussel and their friends. The occa- sion o1 the reuntun was the sixth annual commence- Ment of the Franco- American Institute, which was Completely succéssial. ‘The hall was britiatiy lighted, and over the platform FRENCH AND AMERICAN FLAGS were festooned. In addition to the pleasure which the audience were to derive from the exercises of the pupils a musical treat had been prepared by the Dupus of Prolessor Mollenhauer's Conservatory, who contributed some excellent songs and pleasant musical pleces. Professor Molienhauer played @ solo—“The Dauce of the Fairies"’—on the violin, in which be displayed great powers of execution. The exercises of the evening were almost entirely confined to the exhibitions of the elocutionary talent of the scholars !n Engitsh and French. It is not too much to say that the perfermance of the pupils was much above the average of this class of exhibitions, the younger boys especially distinguishing themselves by @ precoctous talent for stump oratory. At the same time it ts only just to remark toat there was a noted shecnge ot WE SCIENCE OF DBLSARTE, for while the boys spoke with freedom, and even boldness, they were decidedly awkward, seemmug sadly puzzied to kuow what to do with their legs aniatms, Some of the motions in speaking were inappropriate and all were ungrace(ul, Suiticient attention is not paid in the institute to wsthetio gymnastics, or the pupiis would exhibit more grace of Movement than at preseat The Importance of graceful and appropriate motion in speaking Canuot be too forcibly arged upon the minds of tne youths. Jt is perhaps wo much the habit in school exhibitions to look at everything couleus’ de rose, and to slur over detects that are but too apparent. Good natured papas and mammas are so hugely flactered to see their Interesting offspring acquit themselves. moderately well that wey fall to perceive or easily forgive whatever FAULTS OF STYLE or execution may be committed. No one is inclined to be over critical, and hence the same mistakes are constaatly being repeated when a little attention and care on the part of those ci ea. with the education of vouth would do muca to eradicate blemishes of style often do serious injury to the pupil ip alter life. Great attention has been pald to teach- ing the proper pronunciation of French to the scholars, und in this particular the exhibition was very creaitabie to the institute. Frencn poetry is dificult even for Frenchmen, and ts especially try- bs, | for foreign students, uring the evening the *Marseillaise’ was re- cited by Master A. Brittain, the boys singing the refrain, “Aur armes citoyens /" with great spirit ana effect, to the immense delight of the audience, which contained a large French element, One unpleasant feature eserves to men- tioned—the habit of the friends «f 801 pupil buyng bouquets and throwing thi to their youthful frieuds without any regard to the merit of the pupil so honored. Few people are so simple as to be imposed upon by this kind of trick, and it is @ most ofeosive exnibition of BAD TASTE. If friends wish to present marks of appreciation to a student, let them do 80, by all means; butJet | there be no jraua or false pretence about it, proceedings were bro. ght toa close by the distri- bution of tue prizes to the successiul pups and & duo—piano and violin—from **Wiiliam Teil,” by the Messrs. Molienbaver, after which the audience dis- persed well pleased with the progress of the pupils. WsATSER REPORT. OvFiCR OF THR CHIRF SIGNAL OFFICER, WASHINGTON, May 25—7:30 P. M. Synopsis for the Past Twenty-four Hours, The barometer continues low on the Pacitic coast, with fresh westerly winds. The pressure has in- creased slightly in the northwest and hes War DEPARTMENT, | diminished on the lakes, The highest ba rometer 1s now found off Cape Hatteras, ‘The temperature nas risen decidedly from the Eastern States, westward, to Dakota. The winds have remained southeast from the Ohio Vailey, Southward and eastward easterly winds, followed at present by fresh southwest winds, have prevailed on the lakes. Threatening weather, with light rains, has been very generally reported to-day from Michi- gan to Jowa and southward. Probabilities, It is probable that the barometer will fall very gem erally east of the Mississippi, with partially cloady weather from Virginia to Maine, and occasional hight rains, Cloudy weather, with light rains, are provable for the lower lakes and Ohlo and the Mis sisstppl Valley, but no extended disturbance is ap- prenendea. MUAICIPAL ELECTION. Ricamonp, Va., May 28, 1872, ‘The election for councillors took piace here to-day, ‘The ballot bas not veen counted. It is supposed that the conservatives carried fifteen out of 1 five members, supposed To Two colored men are be elected. Everything passed of quietly.