The New York Herald Newspaper, May 28, 1874, Page 4

4 NEW YORK HERALD, THURS “SARATOGA REGATTA. Dartmouth College Striving to Send the Winning Crev. ‘(THE UNIVERSITY SIX. How the New Hampshire Oarsmen Look and the Manner of Their Training. Hanoves, N. HL, May 26, 1674, If retirement and pure air have their influences, this village, away up here tm the “shadows of the hills of Vermont and on the bank of rhe Vonnecti- cat, is one of the most guitable places in thi country for the seat of a distinguished college, as its location 18 conducive to good health and the solitude of the situation is never distarbed by the occasional lawlessness incident to city fe. Here, in the midst of the little settlement that exhibits @ taste naving 8 good deal of the Dutch about it, stand the weather-beaten buildings of Darimouth, an institution whose faculty, some say, landed on Plymouth Rock and have never forgotten the unlucky incident, Be this as it may, at last @ party of prog- ress has become identified with Dartmouth and it is unwilling to see the college in want of those Jacilities necessary for the attainment of tat higt position which she deserves, 1t is demanded that the useless and in- eMicient rules and regulations of the past—‘mere barnacies and incrustations, which not only re- tard progress, but hide many @ leak and even threaten destruction”—shall be abolished. Aud really this is being done, the hope becoming very bright that soon the college will take “tts place in the ranks of educated Mberalism as the true ex- ponent of reform.” That this infuence is feit is visible in the new butldings—the first for a cen- tury or more—which are being erected and the improvements proposed in the general policy of the institution, BOATING ENCOURAGED. First and foremost among the innovations which the recently developed spirit of progress has made is the interest taken in boating matters by the en- tire body of students, nombering over 340, Last year the college tn this particular waked from its sleep, and the Dartmouth crew made such a record at Springfleld, and exhibited so much muscle and pluck, that the eyes of the thousands more imme- diately concerned in the success or defeat of this or that University six in the great contest soon to take place are directed to this lovely spot, far away from the incessant din of the busy outside world, Until the spring of 1873 boating at Dartmouth ‘was but a litte cloud in the horizon. A few mem- ders of the ciass of °75, who loved aquatic sports, were owners of canoes and Whitehall working boats, and alter much deliberation they aspired to ‘the dignity of becoming the possessors of a single snell, when the little cloud began to spread until it enveloped the entire institution. There ‘was naught cise talked of but rowing, and °75 held numerous class meetings, determining to raise money jor a class boat crew. Funds to a consider- able amount were at once obtained, but the mem- bers of other classes disliked the idea that "75 should alone playsuch an important part in the worthy example which it had set, and so they Tubbed their eyes, threw off the old lethargic feei- img and went in to win some of the glory and praise beginning to rest on thatclass, The result ‘was frequent college meetings, a great deal of enthusiasm, and at last the grand idea of sending acrew to Springfield, which resolve was carried anto efiect. Immediately a suitable equipment ‘was obtained, and st the intercollegiate regatta Dartmouth stepped to its piace among ithe University crews of vhe land— a clear and tangible reality. Many encomiums deserve to be showered upon the six ‘Of last summer. Most of them had never before seen a racing shell, much less sat fn one, and, with nothing but bone, muscle and pluck as their capital, they entered a contest with the chances of success 80 slim that @ less ambitious lot would have been compietely disheartened. Not so ‘wit such men as Eaton, Gates and Archibald, Honorable deieat was nothing to them; and when they returned to this quiet spot alter the contest, and considered that, Wita no Skill and nothing but ‘brute strengtt to aid them, they had landed at toe finish fifth in the race, and behind them were veterans in the art of rowing, they felt con- tented, and not cast down. Meanwuile the signs of aquatic vitality on the re Connecticut were renewed, aud to-day the artmouth Boat Club own a large and commod+ ous boat house and at least a fair equipment, and, better than aj], the determination that se long as college regattas are held the institution at Han- over will be among the first. This much for the party of progress here. How much further tt will gu and batter down, in its onward march, all mvas- - ures Of ignorance aNd intolerance is not my piace or desire to discuss in this connection, NO WINTER PREPARATION. ‘This village, in the months of the winter, fs such ® land Of perpetual snow and ice it has been the practice oi many of the students, in order to avoid the discomforts of the long and dreary sea- son, to obtain leave of absence irom the Faculty im order to go off somewhere and teach, and in this way be released trom college exactions, whilé they pass & pleasant season among friends and Sweethearts. ‘This battling in the world’s arena beiore they have finaily said adieu to their own studies, gives these MeD an insight into the sterner realities of life not usually the case at their age, and the courage which it begets 18 shown im the good will and the strong support which they ve every matter they connect thems elves With. While thus absenting themselves {rom college during the cold months ig pleasanter personally to them, it detracts greatly from the advantages in the matter of preparation which reguar gymnasium exercise during the winter gives to candidates for post- tions in the boat the next season. Dartmouth has dad nove of this hard and necessary work, and, though it is not generally advisavie to select a crew whose memvers have not thus accustomed themseives to such exercise during the preceding months, her sons bold that in the matter of muscie they “rag anything New England can produce,” aud are uot afraid of any crew that bas or ever ‘Wil get into a coliege shell. SELECTING THE UNIVERSITY CREW. Upon the return of Alpert Eaton, class of 74, enily last spring. tue work of selecting the men that should represent the University in July next at Saratoga was begun. Who, tt will be remembered, pulled bow oar in ’73, regretted be- zune uiterance to find that Gates and Archibald ad not yet pul in an appearance from their win- ter duriés, aud for a brie time he was @ ltttle dis- heartened. ie soon, however, went to work, and aiter exauiining severai candidates selected four Men, who, With Gates, Archibald and himeell, of last year’s crew, would make seven that snould be subjected to practical tests before final selection for the position to which they aspired. y so a Were picked out for the vacant seate, as Eaton himself was taken sick two weeks ago, and has given up training. The duties of captain now fall on bis old aquatic friend Gates, who sat at the stroke oar in last year’s Dartmouth shell. As 600D @8 aN organization was effected they went diligently to work. Firat they taught the beginners, and, after repeated lessons with Unetr older brethren in the matter of the stroke and then im the practising boat, it was decided that, in spite of Mmnumeradie fauitsin form, the new comers were itkely and bopefui men. I walked down to thefboathouse one afternoon early this week, in Son ae with one of the vest Oars at Dartmouth, and had an opportunity of see- tug six of the seven selected men, who had jast returned from practice pull of three miles up the river and return, The house is deligntfully located on the Connecticut ‘but a iew uunutes’ walk irom the float, and along the edge of the stream are thickly sprinkled giant trees iMat cast their shadows far out upon the ‘Waters and make the spot one of the loveliest that could be found. The river at this point is tully 400 feet , and the course, taking ali things into consideration, cannot be surpassed, as tt possesses he twofold advantage o) retirement and good ‘water, With landiarks that are desiraple distances epart for practice. THE MEN. ‘These men a6 I saw tuem and as they were then sitting ip the boat, are as annexed, though there is @ possibility that one or two changes may be made before the crew react Saratoga :— bow— Wi G, Eaton, Jr., "75, Ac., of Lowell, Mass. ; age, 215 Height, 6 ft. 11 in.; weight, 165 lbs, Port Bowb—Wilham F. Westgate, 175, & s. of Raverhili, H.; age, 20; height, & ft. O56 in.; welgit, 8. Girtoard Watet—Benjamin F. Robinson, ‘77, Ac., of Mancwester, N. § age, 21; height, 6 ft.; weight, 160 tbs port Waist—Charies W. bres chester, N, H.; age, 21; height, 61t, Lin.; weight, 176 Iba, Starboard Stroke—Alexan' R. Archibald, '74, Ac., of Musquodoboit, N. 85 age, 26; height, 6 it. 2in.; Weight, 180 tbs, { Archil ‘ts the oldest of the number, one of th 177, Ac., of Man- | This list, it strikes me, 1s No mean one, and they are certaiily equal in bone and muscle to last year's ‘mouth crew, whose endurance made much seeling o! prehension smong the students apd alumni of sister colleges. Gates ana Archi- bald are the only remaining members Of 'T3’s six; but Willis G. Eaton (who assumes the bow oar ol | ex-Captain Eaton, retired because of sickness), Westgate, Eager and Robinson are members of class crews and have pulled tn their races. Their experience in ® shell boat, however, is very limited, HOW YHET Loox. Later in the day! again saw these men, and, after carefull; antsy 2 them, aw o/ the f epiaios that ifthey succeed ia bringing much skill to bearon their oars in the grand regatta, some Ol the crews, Who are now of Opinion that the victory is practically in their grasp, will be wo- Tully mis! ides be! bt @ severe lesson. Each and every member of the crew are well formed, with square shoulders, well developed chests and lois, though one or two may, perhaps, be a trife tal tor the perfection of uniform work in asbell. Had not Albert Eaton been taken sick the crew would be all the stronger, as 8 one of the best oars in the college, yet Gates will still have the advantage of bis experience in training the men, as they confer together at all times upon the pro made by the crew. tallest and heaviest, waue Wes! 18 the young: est, just Earning, twenty, five feet nine and a ter Inches in and tips the scale al ounds, an excellent weight at this period of val ; There is much determination in the faces of all these men, and, though repetition is made of what I have said in former letters, ‘they look as if they mean to win,” which, by the. way, 48 pretty much the same kind of an-e all the college crews are wearing, and Teally jere never was such a feeling of hope belore developed @mong them all. But this will de all the better ior the race and for the spectators, ag the event cannot fail of proving hotly contested from the Starting jal until the vfotory ts won. If the race depe! upon nerve and beef the Dartmoutn boys wil! be somewhere near the frst at the finish, for just such men as they are will stand the terri- bie tug of muscle and joints necessary to land a six-oared shell at the winning lire in less than seventeen minutes, TRAINING AND DIET, In training the crew Captain Eaton laid down . ‘several rules of prudence, which have been strictly adhered to. Like Harvard, he endeavors to Wain the men “not only to reduce weight for discipline and regularity’s sake, but for the purpose that every map may be equal to nis work, and even superior to it.” Eaton did not advocate sucn stringent rules of diet as those of last year with them, and the men are now allowed decently-cooked meats of the proper kind and a variety of vegetabies—in fact, 4s one of them heartily responded to my inquiry, “We live something like human beings this year,’ which tone of cheerfulness maae me consider the diet was about the right thing. The men use a small quantity of moderately strong beer every day and a little water, which is taken in small swallows. They have not done any walking in the morning a8 yet, and are not certain that they will, ‘but should they determine to take up this exer- cise the numerous hills about here present a capi- tai means oO! reducing Sesh. The work in the gym- Dasium, which began, of course, so soon as tne men got together, has been regularly continued, and has been of much service. IN THEIR BOAT. At present the men are on the river twice a day, though the longer and haraest pull is taken in the aiternoon, Asi saw them in the boat these six men lookea very well, and though nothing now can be said of their steadiuess and form, there is nothing hurtful in remarking that they will eventually do better than they did last year. At present sear are @ little peculiar and rugged, and I think are disposed to hurry their racing stroke. Captain Gates must not iorget to mainiain the science of rowing in every member of his crew, according to the fixed principles laid down, and that a crew can only fall together by steady uni- formity of style and exactitude of work. The crew a a boarding together for neariy two mont uar- THE FRESHMAN CREW. Dartmouth willnot seuda Freshman crew to Crreyg i owing to the labor and time required to fit the University six; but she wishes that there Was the chance for six of her stalwart youth to Measure blades with those of Yale, Princeton, Wes- leyan and Others in this race. DARTMOUTH ON SARATOGA, In the lengthened conversation which I had with the leaders of the conscientious rowing element here it was ascertained that, notwithstanding her delegates voted at the convention against Sara toga, Dartmouth was always in favor of that lake as the course on which the regatta should be held. They deem it more accessible than any other named, a larger and finer sheet of water than any on which the contest has ever been decided, the accommodations of tne place unapproachabie in extent and character, and the liberailty and at- tention of tue citizens not to be excelled, “In a. word,” said one, “there is no place like Saratoga for the regatta, and what opposition there has been to it bas arisen in downright stubbornness.” The crew will reach Saratoga Ou the 27th o1 June. THE NEW RACING SHELL, ‘The Dartmouth six will have a new racing sheil, but neither the builder's name nor its dimensions have been ascertained. THE BOAT CLUB, The Dartmouth Boat Ciub has enrolled as mem- bers all the students of the college, which speaks very pointedly for the progress made in this pieas- ant pastime. There are no class officers, but the whole boating interesta are merged into one orgauization and governed by the joliowing pt 4 \FFIOBRS :— President—Samuel W. McCall, '74, Ac., of Cham- Dersburg, Pa. Vice-President—Willis G. Eaton, Jr., '75, Ac., of Lowell, Mass. Elgin A. Jones, ‘74, 8. 8., of Marlow, NH. Treasurer—artnur F. Taylor, 74, Ac., of Andover, Mass. Commodore—Mark Ward, "74, Ac., of Weat- 4 minster, Vt Vice Commodore—William F. Westgate, '75, 8. 8., of Havernill, N. 4. NEW YORK CITY. Postmaster James has issued an order to the ef- fect that on Saturday (Decoration Day), the Gen- eral Post office and stations will be closed after 10 o'clock, Letters for the European mails must be deposited before 9 o'clock. At a meeting of the Carvers’ Association held last evening at their rooms No. '¢4 East Fourth street, two delegates were appointed from that body, to act in conjunction witn those from other bodies, to receive Henri Rocbeiort on bis landing in this city. The Quarantine Commissioners aid not hold a meeting yesterday owing to the absence from the city of one of thetr number, The quarantine season began on the 15cn inst., and during the following four months all veaseis {rom Southern ports will be closely inspected. ‘The Free Training School of the Women’s Educa- tional and Industrial Society, No. 47 East Tento street, will be open this and successive Thursday evenings, for the purpose of affording @ few hours of rational enjoyment to the inmates, All inter- ested in this very praiseworthy movement are in- vited to be present, The commencement exercises of the spring term of the Eclectic Medical College of the city of New York takes place this evening at Robinson Hall, This is the only medical school in the country which has {rom the outset of its career admitted students regardiess of seX to ali its privileges and honors. Im accordance with a request from Mayor Have- meyer and many other prominent citizens, Hon. 8, 8. Cox will deliver to-nignt, at Steinway Hall, for the benefit of the Mississippi flood sufferers, a tecture not before Riven in New York, entitled, “american Humor.” It is anticipated that the attendance will be large. Commissioner Van Nort submitted nineteen bids for work to be done in the Department of Pupiic Works, to the Comptroller to approve of the sureties, Yesterday the bids were returned, twelve of them approved and the balance rejected on ac- count of Ulegality in periecting the bonds. On the contracts tas approved work will at once be com- The decomposed remains of an unknown man, some forty years Of age, were found floating in the dock foot of Perry street, North River, and sent to the Morgue by the Ninth precinct police. in one of the pockets of deceased was jound & silver watcn. The police omitted desoriving the clothing worn by deceased. Coromer Qroker Will hold ao Imquest at the Morgue, Yesterday afternoon the body of an unknown man, about forty years of age, five feet eight inches in height, with short, dark hair and smooth face, was foand floating m the water the South ferry sup. Deceased wore @ gray vest and ants, White muslin sbirt, gaiters and socks, but ¢ had no coat. The body was sent to the Morgue and Coroner Croker notified. ‘The twenty-seventh annual election for directors of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company was held at | the oMces of the company, No. 55 Wall street, yesterday. The poils were open from noon until two o'clock, When the following gentiemen were declared elected:—Russell bag eorge 8. Scott, Fra Alexandre, James D. Smith, William A. ion, Trenor W. Park, Charies J. Usborn, Fred- | erick L. Talcott, Rufus Haten. A fair young lady yesterday entered the head- quarters of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and, saying to an oMcer that ‘Stroke—Charies 0. Gates, '74, Ac., of Somerville, Coun; age 21; height, 6 1t. 11p.; weigbt, 150 los. iie'seyenth man, and who has already pulied in Practice at the starboard waist, 1s Frank W. Mitciell, '76, 8. 8, of Manchester, N. HL; age, 23; beighi, 5 it, 11M Im. ; Weight, 180 Iba. she desired to express her approval of the work it | Was doing, threw down on the table $22 and re- tired. However admiravie this abnegation of self | undoubtedly is, Mr. Bergh nevertociess wishes to | thank her jor Ler sympathetic offering, and as ahe has left no other means of his doing so, he hopes ‘this notice of his gratitude will meet’ her eye. Fritz Bobner, @ German musician, fifty-two years of age, who had been an inveterate drank- ard, died yesterday at nis residence, No. 129 Stap- ton street, The attending physician resorted to various expedients to remove the poison trom the system oF patient, in the hope of saving his Ife, but without effect. Deceased had been drink- ing strong and impure tiquors for years and had suffered from repeated attacks of delirium tremens. Coroner Keasler wil! hold an inquest. Rev. M, J. O'Farrell gave a lecture last evening at Steinway Hall on “Daniel O'Connell.” The lec- turer reviewed the public life of the great Irish Liberator, and engaged the attention of his @udience for nearly two hours. His descriptions of U’Connell's struggles for Catholic emancipa- tion were vivid and telling, and he kept the au- dience in good bumor with the recital of nume- rous anecdotes connected with the Jorensic ex- paranee of O'Connell, especially in criminal trials. he proceeds of the lecture are to be devoted in aiding ia the erection of a pew convent for the Missionary Sistera oi St, Francis, Coroner Woltman was yesterday called to No. 41 Elm street, to hold an inquest on the body of Wm. Clark, twelve years of age, who was killed the evening previous, by being run over by car 46 of the Bleecker street and Fulton ferry line. Deceased was playing ballin front of the house aud the ball ing under the car, just then ris- ing the bill Street, near Pearl, William Fan to recover it and in so was knocked Gown on the track, the hind wheel of the var assing over his body and fatally crusting him. john Moran, the driver, on seeing the danger the boy was in, applied the brake, but was unable to stop in time to prevens the accident. Moran was yesterday released on bail, BROOKLYN. The Second Division National Guard will be re- viewed by Governor Dix at six o'clock this even- Ing at the intersection of Cumberland street and DeKalb avenue. A petition was circulated yesterday extensively among the republican and democratic political off- clals, and very geneially ed, requesting Gover- aes to sign we smendients to the Brooklyn charter. 3 LONG ISLAND. Mr. John D. Acker has been appointed Post- master at Rosiyn, The Common Council of Long Island City had a late session on Monday night, not concluding their business until past midnight. Among other mat- ters acted upon the Board passed resolutions re- scinding what are known as the “impeachment resolutions,” passed a the last Board, as affecting Alexander Horan, Judge Pearse ang others. ‘The Board. however, retused to rescind the resolution calling for the estimates of the Water Board; aiso that requesting the Water Board toreirain from laying pipes on Thompson avenue, and the one autaoriziug the Law Gommittee to employ counsel. All the heads of departments were directed to make requisitions for supplies through the Com- mon Council. The handsome littley edifice of the Reformed church at Astoria was the scene of an interesting event yesterday afternoon, commencing at half- past two o'clock. On the 27th of April the Classis met there, and, after the customary examination, } Gecided that the Rey. Matthew L. Haynes should be installed as pastor of the church on the 27th of May, and 2a. large congrega- tion accordingly assembled to witness the installation ceremonies, The Kev. Dr. J. M. Wagner, President of the Classis, and the Rev, Dr. W. H. Van Eyck, Stated Clerk, were present, and the tormer read the minutes of the Classis. ‘The installation sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. E. 8S, Porter; the Rev. J. M. Van Slyke de- livered the charge to the pastor, and the Rev. Alexander McAlney delivered the charge to the people, the ceremonies being interspersed with singing by an excellent choir, and the congrega- tion was dismissed with a benediction by the newly made pastor. STATEN ISLAND. Mr. William K. Soutter, of New Brighton, has transmitted four checks each for $550 to the New York Police, Commissioners, to be given to vetec- tives Elder, Fields, King and Lyons as a reward for arresting the masked burglars wilo robbed ns house last winter. NEW JERSEY. To the extent of $2,500 Newark has resolved to patriotically observe the Fourth of July. ‘The New Jersey State Agricultural Board met at New Brunswick yesterday, transacted considera- ble routine business and then visited the State In consequence of some trouble with his family one Frant Ide tried to commit suicide in Newark on Tuesday night. He discharged a pistol at his breast. The ball glanced off his breast bone, and Frank survives. Aspecial election for a member of the Newark Common Conncil, to represent the Filth ward, in - place of Alderman Fredericks, deceased, has been ‘ordered for June 23, The ward is democratic, and ‘will doubtless return a representative accordingiy. Acommittee of the Essex ana Hudson county Boards of Freeholders have under consideration the project of building a new bridge over the Pas- saic in place of the present shabby, worn-out structure. To mend the old one will cost $7,000; to build a new one, from $75,000 to $100,000. The Essex men, except two, manifest a disposition to spend the lesser sum; the Hudson men the greater. It is claimed that the old one mended ‘would last ten years longe! ‘The enforcement of the Sunday anti-liquor law, in Newark, “is a farce.’’ So said Alderman Sayre in the Council, on Tuesday night. The last Legis- lature took from the Essex grand jury the power ‘to indict Offenders and they can only be reached now by a fine of $10. vee! ol them openly defy the law, giadly paying the $10 fine. Hence Mr. Sayre introduced @ supplemental ordinance in- creasing the fine to $50. On prompt motion of Alderman Stainsby it was referred to the Commit- tee on Ordinances, Which ts equivalent to a con- signment to the tomb of the Capulets. The demo crate chuckle over the vote, which was 18 to 1, the republicans having nearly a two-thirds major- ity vote. The Germans and temperance people are taking notes. THE IDAHO. he Is To Be Put on the Dry Dock—The Vessel Believed Not To Be Strained. ‘The Idaho is still at her pier in the North River. Superficial ¢xamination has been made of her by several nautical men, and it is their opinion that she nas not been damaged. She shows no aigns of straining, and as she makes no water, it is be- Neved that the going ashore in the soit, sandy beach at Fire Isiand ie!t her in as good a condition as before. Jn Geierence to the wishes of the under- writers, however, she is to be put on the be dock to-day.’ §he was to have gone on the Erie dock at seven o'clock this morning, but owing to the state of the tide @t that hour she will not goon until @ later hour. If, a8 is supposed, she has not been damaged, she will be taken of immediately in, as her condition is otherwise goud, The ition in which she is placed at her pier is not favorable lor divers to go down to inspect her bottom, heace the determination to dock her to-day, THE NEW ATLANTIO OABLB The Faraday Expected at Halifax in a Few Days. Havirax, N. 8, May 27, 1874. The steamship Faraday, witn the new Atiantic telegraph cable on board, which sailed from England on the 17th, ts expected off this coast in & few days. The cable will be landed at Berry Head, Parr Bay, in Guysvorough county, distant irom Hall- fax 100 miles. After landing the cable at Parr Bay the Faraday will proceed to Rye Beach, N. H. Mr. Oliphant, one of the members of the new cable company, has arrived here, PROHIBITION ENFOROED, Schenk Beer Declared To Be intoxicating. Worogster, Mass., May 27, 1874. The case in the Superior Court agginst’ J. 0. Bios, seller of “Schenk” beer, was summarily closed to-day, immediately atter the opening ef tne desence, by the Court. sudge Lord ruled on the evidence 01 experts called by the prosecution that the beer was intoxicating, and the jury thus {astructed returned & verdict of guilty, The case will go ap to the Supreme Court on an exception to this ruling. It will not be accepted as a test case, and about eighteen Germans, beer sellers, wiil be tried in succession. GIVEN UP POR Lost. Sr. JouN, N. B,, May 27, 1874. The steamship Trojan 1s now entirely given ap for lost, this being her fiftieth day out trom Glas | ow, BROOKLYN'S SUNDAY SCHOIL PARADE. Forty-Fifth Anniversary of the B and Girls—Fifty Thousand Little Peo- ple in Procession—One Hundred and Thirty-Two Churches Represented. Yesterday will long be remembered by the chil- dren of Brooklyn who took part in the event com- memorated, The occasion was the forty-flth anni- versary and parade of the Sunday School Union. For weeks and months the children have been looking forward with pleasure to the dawn of an- niversary day with the fond anticipation natural to youngsters of making a display in bright colors before an admiring auditory of “childrenof a larger growth,’’ and of vieing with one afother in making an appearance in public under the banner ol the Sunday school. The teachers of the Sabbath schools have made use of these joyous visions of their “scholars by reminding them that the happy day was coming on rapidly, and they should therefore atudy their lessons more carefully, in order to reflect credit upon the schools to which they belonged. Fond parents caught the contagton of looking for- ward to anniversary day from the little ones,‘and set to Work with enthusiasm to prepare the pret- tiest imaginable suits ior the children. As the day grow nearer anxiety deepened for fear lest some- thing stould occur to mar their joy. “It might rain,” was an oft recurring cloud on the hearts of the “plossoms’? that are soon to bud into men and women of the world and do battle alike in the smiles of prosperity or the frowns of adversity. True, it might rain, and many a little one lisped a prayer to heaven that the weather would not prove inauspicious. It did not rain; and the inno- cent petitioners awoke yesterday morning bright and early to see their hopes fulfilled in an azure and almost cloudless sky. At eleven ovclock the City Hall bell rang forth the signal which made known to 60,000 children that there would be no postponement of the parade, and by one o’clock the Sunday school rooms of the churches of the eight divisions were Mlea with children. The exercises consisted of singing, prayer and addresses, About half-past two o’clock the edifices were vacated and the parades commenced, the route being marked out for each division by guidons and flagstaffs. All the public buildings were decorated with bunting. PROSPECT PARK DIVISION, Of course this division had the advantage of position, and naturally attracted the largest num- ber of spectators to witness their evolutions. They formed on Prospect place and Flatbush ave- nue, under Marshal Edwin J. Barney, in the follow- ing order :—Sixth avenue Baptist, Seventh avenue Methodist, Bethiehem Mission, Church of the Cove- mant, Home Industrial, Memorial Presbyterian, Swedish Methoaist and Olivet chapel. On enter- ing the Park they proceeded to the “Green,'’ and there went through the customary manwuvres in presence of several thousand people. The scene Was one of great beauty, Not less than 5,000 girls and boys, attired in bright and various colors, Marching and countermarching on the velvety sward, beneath the dazzling rays of the May sun, added to the inspiritiag strains of bands of music, made up a scene which will not soon be forgotten. The Gowanus sub-division, composed of the follow- ing churches, also paraded at the Parkr— Eighteenth street Methodist, First German Baptist, Church of the Atonement, German Lutheran, Green- wood Baptist, Twelfth street Retormed, Park Congrega- tional and Ali Saints’ Protestant Episcopal, THE HEIGHTS DIVISION bore the palm, perhaps, in point of representation of wealth, embracing in its ranks the richest of the flocks of the fold of the City of Churches, ‘The route of march, which was handsomely deco- rated with flags, was along Clinton and Montague streets. CARROLL PARK DIVISION ‘was marshalled by Mr. Daniel Wadsworth and pa- raded oh Clinton street, between Harrison and Union streets. The houses along the line were profusely deco- rated with bunting, and several hundred ladies and children reviewed the little ones a8 they filed past irom the sidewaiks. BEDFORD DIVISION presented an equally fine appearance in the grand army of the Sabbath school lignt infantry, and was marshalled by Mr. Wiillam Adama, assisted by Messrs. H. J. Redfield and Clarence Stanley. At the rendezvous of section 1—Central. Congrega- tional church—exercises commenced at hall-past two o'clock. Addresses were delivered by Bishop Beinke, of the Moravian Caurch, and Deacon An- drew Smith. the East Reiormed church Rev, Aured Le ce spoke to the youngsters, and Dr. James uryes and R. J. H. Smith held forth at tue Classon avenue Preabyterian courch. br CENTRAL DIVISION, one of the largest in the line, numbered twenty- seven Sunday schools. This division was under the leadership of Mr. James H. Wheatley, and pa- raded on Schermerhorn street, between Smith and Powers. ¥ TOMPKINS PARK DIVISION, of A fod W. W. Shumway was Marshal, paraded alot ‘Kalb avenue, irom Marcy to Throop, and at the close massed on the green sward of the beni where the children were reviewed by their hers and friends. TOMPKINS AVENUE DIVISION, pati mine schools, was led by Marshal John Toe parade was on Pacific street, between Brook- lyn and Nostrand avenues. WASHINGTON PARK DIVISI under the marshaiship of William Edsall, was com- ‘posed of twenty-seven Sunday school organiza- tons, The line ofmarch was Clinton avenue to Fulton Btreet, to Willoughby avenue, Lafayette avenue, from Vanderbilt avenue to Hamilton street. band of music preceded several of the sections and discoursed ap; sands of little feet beat time as they stepped out merrily, gazing from side to side upon the admir- ing throng assembied on the sidewalks, The rou'e for this division was not too jong, and was, there- fore, well chosen. The banners borne in many in- stances were Very richly and tastefully work At the conclusion of the rade, about four o’clock, the children wended their way to their re- spective schoolroo: where they rested and feasted before separating for the day. Ice cream, Jelties, cakes, caudies, bananas, nuts or oranges and lemonade were distributed among the classes, and psrtaken of witha sone and the forty-fith anniversary of tne Brooklyn Sunday Scuool Union pa sed away beveath pleasant skies, leaving the print of a happy day in the young hearts, ALL SAINTS? CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, The Sem1-Centennial Celebration—A Day of Religious Services—Sermons and Mu- sic—Confirmation by Bishop Potter. The fiftietn anniversary of All Saints’ Protes- tant Episcopal church, Heury street, was cele- brated yesterday by the pastor and congregation, assisted by Bishop Potter, Bishop Tozer and some thirty clergymen of the Episcopal denomination from various parts of the city and neighborhood. Two large vases of flowers stood upon either side of the altar, and the baptismal fout was made tne base ofa floral pyramid. The handsome banner of the Sanday school was displayed on the left of the chancel. ‘The morning service opened at half-past ten, the appearance of so many Clergymen together having an imposing effect. The main feature of this ser- vice was the historical discourse of the pastor, Rev. Dr, Vanall, which was a full account of the many interesting records belonging to the church, and was of great interest to an audience such a8 that he was addressing. fouewing gives the musical programme performed :— PROCESSIONAL “The Church's One Foundation.” . 4 “C ath Chant “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.” Banctus io B. Hodges “SREAD OF THE WORLD" Gloria in Exceisis .. . +1014 Chant | RecKasiOna “atoly, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty 1” After the service was concluded the clergy and a@number of the congregation retired to the pas tor's residence, Where the ladies belonging to the ‘onurch had already spread an elegant collution, to which ampie justice wat done. The good thiugs having been disposed of, pleasant addresses were made vy Bishop Tozer. Key. Dr. Raignt, of Trinity, Key. Dr. Haskins and the Rey. Dr. Flagg. Inthe afternoon another service was held, at whicn the Rev. Dr. Haight preached, and which ‘Was also attended by @ number of clergymen. ‘(he following was the musical programme :— PROCRASIONAL, “Round the Lord In Glory Seated.” 4 ‘Ninety-elghth Ch: inety-eighth C nt MSSION AL, “Lend us, Heavenly Father, lead us." In the evening a third service was heid, at which the Interesting scene of a number of boys and receiving “holy confirmation” was witnessed. The friends ‘of the children all atiendea this service, and ie church presented quite @ bright appearance from all the sur- roundings, Bishop Potter administered the coa- fi. mation, making the usual premonitory remarks, Other glergymen piso tnade brief remarxs in bar- ropriate music, to which thou. 18 | ment of Pubitc DAY, MAY 28, 1874.—TRIPLE SHEET. mony with the spirit of tne celebration. The fol- lowing was the musical portion of the service:— PROCKSSIONAL. ” ‘orty-third Chant Fo rd Chane Bighty-nioth Chant yma’ PPatte God, froin" witom ait blessings fow.” Two public meetings were neld yesterday at the Quaker meeting house in Rutherford place and very largely attended. At half-past ten A. M.a@ religious session was held. Several members took part. Tne principal speakers, however, were Samuel Leverick, of Philadelphia, and Thomas -Folk, of this city, At four P.M. @ large audience ‘assembied to listen to the report of the Committee on First Day Schools and to listen to the discussion Of this subject. LeMngham Coxe, of this olty, the clerk of the Association, read the report of the Executive Oom- mittee, which stated that sub-committees Of their dDody had, during the year, given special atrention to the subject of First Day schools, and Were in receipt of episties from schools in Balti- more, Philadelphia and Indiana; that the ex- penses of the Association nad been for the year $86 50, which sum was also the amount of the .re- ceipts. The Business Committee then reported the following ‘plan of reorganization:—First, that all members of the yearly meeting are to consti- tute members of the First Day School Association, Second, that @ clerk, assistant clerk, treasurer and executive committee—the latter-to consist of twenty members—be appotnted for a term of one year. = Thir that each school have tne power 1. appointing delegates, who shall attend the yearly meeting aud have @ voice in ‘the appointing of officers. After sume little discussion this pian of organi- zation Was adopted, not by vote, a8 that is con- trary to the Quaker custom, but apparently by eneral consent, Jostah Macy was then appointed freasurer of the Association for one year, and a clerk, assistant clerk and Executive Committee were also appointed, Epistles 0! encouragement and ‘ood Will from the Philadelphia and Baltimore year- y meetings were next read, alter which remarks were offered by several members, including Gideon Frost aud Thomas Foik. The report of the Twenty- seventi street First Day School, being read, showed @ most encouraging statement for the year, during which the average attendance has ‘been forty, while two classes of adults have been organized. The report of the school at Plainfield, N. J., was aiso an encouraging one, for which kind blessings of Providence ks were returned by many of the Friends. SHELTERING ARMS. .A Beautiful Home for Children—A Prac- tical Application of the Cottage Sys- tem. The anniversary of the Sheltering Arms, 129th street and Tentn avenue, was celebrated yester- day in the presence of Bishop Potter, Rev. Dr. Gallaner, of Zion Ohureh; Dr. Potter, of Grace Church; Dr. Thompson, of Christ Church; Rev. Mr. Langtord,of Yonkers; Rev. Mr. McVickar, of Harlem, nd other gentlemen, and of many ladies who are interested in this excellent institution for aban- doned children. The Ladies’ Association cop- nected with the Sheltering Arms held a fatr tor ita benefis, which realized some $300, The children, some 140 in number, were a pleasure to look at, they were so bright, so clean. so healthy and cheerful. One could see very tew of the wan cheeks and sickly frames which the visitor of char- Itable imstitutions becomes familiar with; health and comiort were written on their fresh, innocent faces, They were neatly and becomingly dressed. The situation of the cottages is highly salubrious, and the alr of cieanliness aud order which per- vades the interfor cannot be too bighly com- mended, The children rai from six months to ten yearsofage. Most of them belong to the Epis- copalian Church, although the institution is open to all denominations, After panop Potver and the other reverend gentiemen said a few pleasant words to the children of each cottage, who generally greeted them with @ joyous song or @ funay recitation, the. company adjourned to the church, where relig- fous services were held. The boys sung very lairly, showing that some care had been bestowed On the-training vl their voices, The tenth annual report was read by the \aeut of tne institu- uon, Mr. Thomas M. Peters. It 1s te with interest to bumaditarians, It states that during its ten years of activity the Sheltering Arms has received 615 children. Of these there were ad- PI ing the children together in a large building they are divided into several cottages. Tnese are named after John D. Wol/, Mrs, Peter Cooper, Mrs. Wuliain P. Furniss and James Montgomery, each of the founders having paid $5,000 for the estabiish- ment ol acottage. Tne average annual cost of each child Is $138, and there are over jorty sub- scribers who contribute this amount yearly. The system has proved to be infinitely than the old plan of crowding all the ren into one building. At an inspection of the dormitories one notices with pleasure the Opper movable third section of the dormitory windows, which allow at all times of a rapid of ait, Thirty or thirty-five children oo- cupy each cottage. ey are under the charge of @ “mother.” er evening prayer in each family the younger mewbers being seut to bed, the older children play the games presented them, or gather rane ee, Par irncoye with es saat Bobs and pillar nd picture papers and piled up books, and there, with the mother of the family, read or draw or otherwise pass the social hour. There 1s @ detached infrmary at @ distance from the other cottages and playgrounds, where sick children are nursed. There is a separate two story school- house, and during the six study hours the cottages receive a complete airing. Rey, Dr. Gallaher addressed the audience assem- bied in the church on the Christian induence which pervades the institution, and after some other ad- dresses the exercises closed, THE OASE OP JULIA HAWKES Arrest of the Supposed Murderer—The Evidence Implicating Him. Boston, May 27, 1874 The detectives arrested J. Henry Costelly, lately. landlord of the Hanover Hotel, whom the oMcers believe to be the murderer of Mrs. Julia Hawkes, The evidence goes to snow that robbery was the motive for the commission of the crime. The officers, In searching Cosvelly, found in one of his pockets a metallic cartridge, the ball in which corresponds in size to the fatal bullet taken from the brain of the murdered woman, When arrested Costelly made no inquiries re- Specting the charge against him, and simply said, “Ll suppose it is all right.” He is reported to have been on very intimate terms with the deceased, whom ne is sup. posed to, have met in @ house at the uth End during visits to this city, which have been frequent sMce Mrs. Hawkes left the hotel tn Hanover. It 18 farther stated that Oos- telly has been paying his addresses to a lady who was. formerly his nousekeeper and .that he in- tended to marry her, which fact coming to the knowledge of Mrs. Hawkes 19 supposed to have led to jeaiousy and recrimination. A lodn of the money drawn from the savings bank by the de- ceased is deemed probable under the circum. stances, as the money was drawn trom the Union Savings Institution of Boston, om the 3d of last April, amounting to $268 06. THE SPEER MANSLAUGHTER TRIAL, The trial of Alfred Speer, of Passaic, on an in- dictment for manslaughter for having @ building | in course of erection so insecure that it fell ana killed George McLean, was resumed in the Pater- son courts yesterday. The entire day was spent in the examination of carpenters and others who bad been impressed with the insecurity of the building that had fallen, most of whom had told Mr. Speer that it was unsefe and would fall, but no attention seemed to be pald to 1t, Some swore that they felt so certain that the building would fall that they invariably took to the opposite side of the street out of fear and aa a matter of per- sonal salety, the same as the people of Passaic do to-day with regard to the secoud buliding that Mr, Speer has erected in the place of the. one that fell, One witness, however, Mr. 0. K. Paalison, swore that it was @ peculiar day, and that the Wind came in successive gusts and whiriwinds, whteh neariy took him of his feet, and one of these wuirlwinds must have struck the building aud tumbled tt down, THE COUNTY BUILDINGS, In consequence of the passage of the Consolida tion act, Commissioner Van Nort has called upon Generai Pinckney, the Clerk of the Common Coun- | ofl and Board of Supervisors, for the following in- formation ‘The names and salaries of employés in county barnett ditures and balances ‘The appropriations, expenditar for county purposes transierred to the Depart- a by the Consolidation act, Whether @ revised estimate has been made for such appropriations. ‘The Commissioner has instructed the Janitor of the new Court House to receive orders only trom hun, and to report to hit the time Of the men em- ployed in the oulldin, He is also considering the practicability of making @ reduction Of this force, ELLSWORTHS MEMORY. Unveiling of the Monument at Mechanicsville. TRIBUTE TO A HERO. MucHantosviLiE, May 27, 1874, ‘The unvetling of the Elisworth monument nero to-day has attracted a large attendance of peopte to witnesa the ceremonies. The weather is very fine and the military make an imposing appear ance. Themonument stands on an eminence in the cemetery and can be biainly seen for a great distance, Alter the procession reached the grand standin the cemetery, Rev. Mr. Flagler, pastor of the Presbyterian church, made an impressive prayer. The band then played the American hymn, when the unveiling of the monument took place. A spring was touched by one of the committee, and the.canvas sprung back, exposing to view the imposing granite shart, DESCRIPTION OF THE MONUMENT. ‘The monument is of Quincy granite and has what is called a ten cut finish. The bottom base ts securely anchored. The shaft is nisbed in octago- nal form. On the west side of the base is the word “Eilaworth,” cut in bass-relief, in glossed letters five inches long. Set into the west face of the die is a bronze medallion of Ellsworth. It is a faithfoa Ikeneéss of the rep notogtarl with which the public ‘are familiar. ie eagle on the shoulder and the military buttons tell bis profession. The north front of the die has THIS INSCRIPTION? Colone! Eimer E. Ellsworth, commander of the regt- ment of the New York Fire douaves. Born at Malta, Saratoga counly, N. ¥., May 11. 1897, Killed at Alexaa- dria, Va., May 24, 1361, in taking the first rebel flag in the war tor th» Un.on. On the east side of the die is a slab of white maple on which Is carved @ unique and beautiiul of arms, copied from @ drawing made by Ells worth, A_ rite sword, pistol, onet, flag banner and ail the accoutrements of war are effec- tively arranged underneath a shield. Over allisa shield on which appear the initials “E, & E.¥ Underneath this coat of arms is the well known extract from g letier written to his parents a iittie previous to his ated Sle ad on the expedition on ‘which he met his deat! BXTRACT OF A LETTER OF BLLSWORTH. “I am consent, confident that He who noteth even the fail of a sparrow will nave some purpose even 1n the fate of one hke me.” Directly in front of the east side is the grave— the green, Mag-decked grave—of the hero. At its head stands a granite stone bearing the ele tion, “Elmer.” On the south side of the shaft gilt letters tell that:— “Phe State of New York united in commemora- ting the patriotism of Colonel Elisworth by con- trivating out of the public funds to the erecuion ef this munument,—Chapier 760, laws of 1873.!” Abeauti(ul shield is carved midway up the shaft, and surmounting all appears freedom’s proud bird, done in bronze, standing guard with outstretched wings. THE CEREMONIES. Edward L, Cole, of Troy, then delivered the me. morial address, giving the history and career of Colonel Elisworth. After music by the band, the orator of the day, Mr. Jutus C. Burrows, of Michigan, was intro- duced by General Batcheller, and delivered the oration. Mr. W. H. Moziroy, of Albany, deitvered the poem. Music was interspersed with these ex- ercises, which were of a very choice description. Addresses were also made by Generals Batcheller and Bullard and Lieutenant Frank H. Brownell, pormarly known ag Elisworth’s avenger, from the ct that directly after Elisworth received his death wound he sealed the fate of the murderer. Great curiosity had been eviaced by the multitude to see one who had been so intimately connected with Eilsworth, and his appearance was the sigual of 8 hearty applause. There was then more musio by Sullivan’s Band, alter which Genera! Heber} L, Viele, of New York, Gelivered the concluding address. Rev. Mr. Flag~ ler then pronounced the benediction, and tue ex- ercisea were concluded. HOSPITALITIES AT MECHANICSVILLE. The visiting associations were then taken im charge by the hospitapie people of Mechanicaville, and under the kindly shelter of @ mammoth tens they were handsomely entertained at dinner. Sau- sequently a parade was made by the military through the principal streets of the village. THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE. Reciprocity with Canada—The Gardiner ‘Warehouse Bill. Ameeting of the Produce Exchange was held yesterday to approve the proposition for a recipro- city treaty between this country, Canada and New- foundiand. Mr. B. W. Floyd presided. After the object of the meeting had been stated the follow- ing preamble and resolution were read:— - Whereas the Board of be of the New York Pred- uce Exchange having learned that negotiations are now nding between the United States aud the Dominion of Binsad and'Newfoundiand. for the renewal. of recip- rcial relations between the two coontries, ress upon the government of the Unit The “senators aud Representatives n- gress the great importance of the consummation of suc! a treaty at the earliest day practicable. Erastus Brooks made an address in favor of the treaty. His conclusions were that the repeal of the Reciprocity Treaty has lost the country many milttons of dolta and that its restoration im spirit, not necessarily in form, ts most desirable to all general interests and detrimental to none of ‘then. Archibald Baxter next addressed the meeting. | urging the adoption-of the resolution, which was then adopted unanimously. A. E. Orr then offered the following resolutions :— Resolved, That in the opinion of the members of the New'Vor Produce Rxcange the Gardiner Warehouse and Railway bill isadangerous monopoly and detri- mental to the commercial interests of the city. Resolved, ‘That the Governor be requested to withhold his signature trom said bill. ‘The resolutions were adopted. James S, White offered the following:— Resolved, That a committee of members ofthe New York Produce Exchange be appointed by the President, ang shall take wach action as in their Judgment may be deemed necessary to best carry out the objects of this meeting as contained in the foregoing resolutions. The resolution was adopted, and after a vote of thanks to Messrs. Brooks and Baxter the meeting adjourned, ASSAULT WITH A GHATR, Coroner Woltman yesterday morning received information that on Sunday evening last Conrad Dietz, a German who keeps a restaurant at No. 23 spring street, was struck on the head with @ blunt instrument and thus received injuries which the attending physician fears may prove fatal. In the statement of Dietz he says that Franz Bremer, a boarder in his family, came home intoxicated and conducted himself in a very disorderly manner, demanding more beer, whic! given bim. After drinking three or four glasses Dietz reiused to give Bremer any more, whereupon the latter seized a chair and with it dealt Dietz a powerful blow on the head, from the effects of which js how suffering. Dieta entertains the belief that he is about to aie, bus the Coroner thinks differently. ‘The jury rendered a verdict inst Bremer. The Coroner issued a warrant for arrest and he ‘was committed to the Tombs. OGITY TREASURY. Comptrolier Green reports the following dis- bursements and receipia of the Treasury yester- day:— DISBURSEMENTS, No. of Narreate, Claims pald. Payrolla, Lhe gine ll ‘aucuirts. From taxes of 1873 and interest... -... From arrears of taxes, asseasments and | 12458 ‘rom collection of assessm: nd inter 4,598 rom market rents and 3310 FOr WAlse TORI, P 5409 from tees aod fines, Department of Buliding: cy The Comptroller paid yesterday, through Pay- master Falls, lavorers on “smali pipes” and “street repairs” to 16th inst., amounting to $28,605, REAL BSTATE, Yesterday was a quiet day in this market, the sales failing stort of the offerings, Messrs. Bleecker, Son & White sold eight iots fronting om the: Grand Boulevard, between 1624 and 163d streets, and one lot on 1524 street and one lot om 168d street; also offered a frame building and three lots on Ninety-seventh street, east of Eleventh avenue, and two lots locatea on the north side of 119th street, west of New avenue. ‘The legal sale of property situated on northeast corner of Broadway aud Futy-fifth strees wae aa ytned. he following are fuller particulars :— 110% on s. & corner Grand Boulev and 1534 st, x10; 8. Meyer nn one # fous adjoining the above, ‘on 86, iS “ } joining, 25x i if , adjoining, 25x) at ot “ne. corner. Gi MaLisciod; H Wiillamsees.cssueress ot on 6s iad st, 100 tt 6: of Grand Boulevard, S 1S. Meve: . 8 18d st, in rear lot 2x 100.11; W. J, Hail 5 ligth st, 50 ft. We Of NEw av. CL Mn0011; Alexander MOGUICO. onannercas