The New York Herald Newspaper, June 5, 1874, Page 5

GOSSIP. LONDON The Emperor of Russia Takes His Departure. HIS COSSACK-GUARDED BED. Family Adjustment at Court—Irish Riflemen for America—After-Dinner Snob- bery in Parliament. Lonpen, May 28, 1874, The Emperor of Russia (for it appears he does mot Mike being calied the Czar, and has made a Special appeal on the subject to the Rnglish press) has leit us, alter having had what is so emphatic- ally called in America “‘a good time,” Iam told by one who ougbt to know that His Majesty has Feally enjoyed himself during his stay, though he fhas never lost the sad, careworn look which is in- separable from him, and which he wore even dur- ing the brigntest festivities in his own palace. Is ‘this “dejected ‘havior of his vieage” attributable ‘to the ever present dread of assassination under ‘which he is said to suffer? It is cerlain that much ‘orregpondence took place between Count Schowvalof and our Home Secretary rela- ‘ive to Polish exiles, probabilities of plots, 4@c., before the Emperor started on his journey. And it is-avowed, as I have before mentioned, that the landing at Gravesend was never intended, ana that he always meant to ome by Dover, though Gravesend was publicly mamed to throw people off the scent. It is jurther -asserted that even in Buckingham Palace the Em- ‘peror’s bed chamber was GUARDED BY TWO COSSACKS, one sleeping immediately outside, the other imme- diately inside the door, and that he brought with him bis own bed and bea clothes for fear of being put into.arsenicated sheets. That he used his own bed and bed clothes is certain, but the reason ior bis so doing is very problematical, However, it ls Pleasant to think that his visit to England passed way without any disagreeable incident, and that he is understood to have enjoyed bimself, WHAT HE SAW. On Wednesday he witnessed a review of some 15,000 troops, and on Thursday he was conducted through Woolwich Arsenal and afterwards in- spected tne Royal Artillery. in the arsenal the Emperor inspected the pattern shed, where were cannons ranging from eighteen to thirty-eight tons; the Nasmyth hammer, called the Wool- wich “Titan,” the stroke of which counts for 1,000 tons, and which is exhibited at work upon the trunnion piece or inner coil of a 38-ton gun; througn the storerooms, the carwidge factory and all the variety of workshops, After Junching at the artillery barracks the royal party proceeded to the Common, and there the review of the artillery took place. We Evglish are very proud of our mounted artillery, considering it, in- deed, the best branch of our military service, and it does not do us discredit on this occaston. ‘The march past of the six battalions at tull gallop, three guns abreast, was a magnificent sight, as ‘Was heartily admitted by the Emperor. | The Prince Imperial of France was present at the review in bis uniform as a Wooiwich cadet, RESULTS OF THE VISIT, ‘Now that our imperial guest is gone we may glance at the results of his visit. The Continental press has been attributing enormous influence to the fact that the Emperor has passed a week on our shores, and the Gauwlois even states that a Marriage has been arranged between the Princess Beatrice and the Grand Duke Alexis, forgetting that His Imperial Highness is supposed to be already married. The chief result is that the Emperor has seen nis daughter, to whom he is devotedly attached; hag been in- strumental in settling the questions of etiquette and precedence, which have hitherto been some- ‘What irritating to her, and has been heartily and Dospitaoly received by the English people. INTERNATIONAL RIFLE MATCH, Major Leech, the President of the Irish Rifle As- mociation, has convened a meeting of the mem- bers in Dublin on Monday next, at which he will read the programme of terms of an international rife match between Americans and Irishmen, which isto take place in New York during the fal. ‘This programe is signed by Colonel George W. Win- gate, President of the Amateur Rifle Club, New York, on behalf of the Americans, and by Arthur Blennerhasset Leech on behalf of the Irishmen. TERMS. The terms are as follows:— First.—The teams to consist of not more than ht nor less than six, at the option of the Irish, Natives of the United States, the Irish to be men qualified to snoet in the Irish eight at Wimbledon. Third.- The rifles not to exceed ten pounds weight, and the minimum pull of trigger ttree unds. Perourtn.—The Americans to shoot with rifles of dona Ade American manufacture; the Irish with rifles manufactured by John Rigby, of Dublin. Fifth.—Ranges—s00, $00 and 1,000 yards, Sixth.—Position—Any. No artificial rest to be allowed, NAMES OF THE IRISH TEAM. 8. S. Young, J. Milner, W. Rigby, J. Joyee, J. ‘Wuson, E. Johuson, J. Lioya, one vacant. O1 these Messrs. Young, Milner and Lioyd are private gen- tlemen, the last named being a deputy lieutenant of Kings county; Mr. Joyce and Mr, Wilson are merchants of Belfast, Mr. Johnson is a well known jeweller in Dublin and Mr. Rigby ts the head oi the eminent gunmaking firm of that name. The life and soul of the whole movement is Major Leech, the very type of a dashing Irish gentleman, by whose enthusiasm the match has been gotten up. The Irish marks- men, who will be accompanied by a party of triends, among whom will be founa Lord and Lady ‘Massarene and the Lord Mayor of Dublin, will sail from Liverpool in the Scotia, on the Sti of Septem- ber, and will doubtless have a hearty reception. They go out prepared only to shoot their match and to return immediately, but I should be, much surprised if American hospitality does not make them alter their determination. DISTURBANCES IN PARLIAMENT, Ishould not be surprised if at any moment there ‘were to arise a very unpleasant scene in the House of Parliament. The truth is that many of the newly elected members are homely and common looking men, badly dressed and of not very pol- ished manners; they are unfamillar with the ways of the House, they frequently transgress its ruies, their voices are rough, and when they open their mouths, it is not the “purest well of English undefiled” that issues therefrom, Upon these worthies the aristocratic conserva. tives came down very heavily. Their organ, the Morning Post, declared the other day that the “highest authority’—meaning the Speaker—had been shocked with hearing “words and utterances Mot consistent with the dignity of Parliament.” But what, asks the Post, could be expected of men “elected by household suffrage under the ballot 7 This is simple nonsense. The utterances Of which the Speaker complains are not those of the rough manulacturers irom. the North, or the full-lavored Maguites of the members from the Emerald Isle. They are the cries of “Divide! divide | the ironical “Hear, hear!” the coughing, Sneezing and groanings given vent to by the young conservative gentlemen, who come down in evening dress, fushed with dinner and wine, and make 4 point of interrupting any speaker on the opposition side who may happen to be on his legs. Mr. Mitchell Henry, who thoagh he sits for an Irish borough as a home ruler, is an English gentleman of old tamily, made a dignified protest against this disgraceiul conduct, which, if per sisted in, will undoubtedly some night lead toa discreditable personal altercation. THE MORDAUNT DrvoRcK. It is very probable that Sir Charles Moraaunt, whose case is before the Lords ot Appeal, may get mis divorce, The ground on which it has hitherto been dented to him 18 that Lady Mordaunt ts ad- mittedly insane; but a majority of the judges seem to be of opinion that this defence is not valid, It will be rememtered that Lady Moraaunt confessed that sue bad commitied adultery and —The American team to be confined to | NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1874.—TRIPLE SHEET. thas the Prince of Wales was examined in the case, HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The building known as Her Majesty's Theatre, erected @ few years ago on the site of the house woere, in the pelmy days of Malian opera, Rubint Persiani, Catalani, Lahlache, Grist and Mario sung, and where the twinkling feet of Taglioni, Cerito, Duvernay. Rosati and Carlotta Grisi called forth the kid gloved applause trom the stalls, was sold @ auction, yesterday fora sum of £31,000, It is not stated to what use it wil be put; but I pre, sume the American hotel notion has fallen through, a8 Mr, Waite, Jr., of the Brevoort House, ‘has, IT understand, established himself tu Paris, where he has secured @ convenient establishment, | which will open under his auspices during the summer, PICTURE SALES, Although poor Miss Thompson only got £100,for what {8 emphatically called “the picture of the | year,” some verv high prices have recently been paid, For example, Mr. Frith got £6,000 ($30,000) for his representation of the blesaing of children by the Catholic Bishop at Boulogne, and Mr. Jildes £1,250 ($6,300) for his second picture, the result ot three months’ work. The sale o! Landseer’s pic- tures and -sketches which he leit bebind realized nearly £80,000, THEATRICALS. The only news in theatrical matters is that Mr. Coghlan, who bas made such a hit as Charles Sur- Jace at the Prince of Wales’ Theatre, has been engaged by Mr. Bateman, and will next season make his appearance at the Lyceum, YACHTING NOTES. Tne .Coiumbia Yacnt Club have decided to ho!a their annnal regatta on Monday, June 15. A num- ber of new yachts have joined this club lately, and they antic!pate a successful regatra, in which some eight cabin and tweive open boats will participate. The fast sloop yacht Kaiser Wilhelm has again changed hands, and will probably make her first appearance this season on the 10th, at the regatta of the Atlantic Yacht Club, She has been pur- chased by Messrs. Greenleaf and Norris from Mr. Mott, who, 1¢ 19 reported, will shortly invest ina schooner. The Kaiser was built by McGeehan, and won seven prizes the first season she came out. An interesting match race was sailed on Wed- Resday afternoon between the new twenty-foot pen boat The Crow, owned by Mr. Bosch, and The Dart, owned by Mr. Dixon, The race was for a $50 cup, and started from a bmoy off the Short: Branch House, over a triangular course, about ten miles distance. There was considerable excite- ment over the race, aad & goed deal of betting, as the new boat, The Crow, was repopted very fast. The Dart, however, proved that they will have to ‘keep on building if they Wamt to beat her, as she won easily by a minute and a half. Whitman is getting on fast with his new sloop. She is decked all over, and has her trunk on. She has not been sold yet, and will be launched about the miadle of next week. Capiain Holmes’ nondescript yacht, The Playful, ‘Was lying at the toot of Thirtieth street, South Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon. She has her can- vas bent and a bowsprit rigged. Yachtsmen are anxiouely awaiting her trial trip. Mr. Munn is now busily engaged finishing up a sloop yacht for Mr. Wetmore. She is being bailt Jor comfort more than for speed, a8 her owner in- tends taking her round the Kastern coast ona fishing expedition.. Her dimensions are 31 feet on deck, feet Keel, 11 feet beam and 4 feet 6 inches depth of hold, She is a chunky looking | craft, with considerable overnang alt, and will be finished in a couple of weeks, she will haye an iron keel, about ten inches in depth. The race jor open boats, that was to have been sailed yesterday aiternoon trom off the Short Branch House, has been postponed until some day in the latter part of the month. The Yachting season will commence in earnest next week. The Atlantic Yacht Club have their annual regatta on Wednesday. June 10; the New York Yacnt Club on Thursday, June 11, and the Madeleine and Tidal Wave sail their match on Fri- day, June 12, Munn, of South Brooklyn, has just completed a new cavin sloop of the foliowing dimensions— length on deck 29 feet, beam 11 feet and depth of hold 3 feet.6 inches. She will be cat rigged. ‘The sloop yachts Seagrave and Barbara Freitchie are both hauled out at Frank Bates’ cleaning up for the coming regattus. Lorillard’s new steam yach' Lennox’s yard, at the foot of Thirty-third street, South Brooklyn, is nearly completed. She is a tiful-looking craft and will probably show be Great speed, The schooner yacht Eva, General E. Burd Grubb, New York Yacht Ciab, will arrive in these.waters early next week, 80 a8 to vary nto in the annual a Jub. Tegatta of the New York it, now building at tn is Yachting on the Clyde. (From the North British (Glasgow) Mail, May 22.) The opening cruise of the Royal Northern Yacht Club, the frat event of the Clyde yachting season, took place yesterday, when there was a turnout of vessels, both ior number and tonnage, such as has seldom, if ever previously, been seen on a similar occasion. The rendezvous was Gourock Bay, and there on the previous evening and early yesteraay morning assembled @ goodly number of vessels fying the club burgee. Mr. David Toa, was flag officer of the day, and ms horsted his swallow tai! on board the Amy. The steamship Valetta, belonging to the Earl of Glas-, | gow, Commodore of the club, was also present, under the command of Mr. Richardson, and the | club cutter Aolus took partin the cruise, under the charge’of the club committee, Among the YACHTS PRESENT were the new cutter Neva, 60, Mr. R. K. Holms- Kerr; Nyanza, schooner, 21. Mr. James Young; the new outter Cythera, 110, Mr. David Richardson; Alceste, cutter, 39, Mr. Alexander Allan; Fiery Cross, schooner, 52, Mr. James Stirling; Hadassah, schooner, ,68, Mr. Joshua 4. Collins; Egidia, schooner, “138, Mr. R. C. Graham: Rowena, schooner, 61, Mr. William Collins; Zenobia, steamer, Mr. Willlam Collins; Clymene, cutter, 40, Mr. Francis Powell; Zelia, schooner, 115, Mr. F, Robertson Reid; Merle, cutter, 10, Mr. D. M. Hannay; Lancer, cutter, 10, Mr. J. R. Rainey; Calypuo, cutter, 20, Mr. b. Bremner; Lesbia, cut: ter, 38, Mr. D. J. Penny; Mosquito, cutter, 39, Mr. Jamas Coats; Vega, yawi, 43, Sir William Brown; Cygnet, cuter 10, Mr. George Donaldson ; Harriet, cutter, 16, Mr. D. Macmaster; Janthe, cutter, 10, Mr. R. J. Bartholomew; Fay, schooner, 64, Mr. George Mactarlane, About twelve o'clock the signal was hoisted to FOLLOW COMMODORB, and the large feet, under a breeze varying be- tweeu east and northeast, bore out of Gourock Bay and down towards the centre of the Firth. At Cloch they were all pretty mnch together, amd occasional putts gave at times the advantage to different yachts. Keeping well up to the wind- ward shore till past Castle Wemyss, the ficet then stretched out across the Firth and formed a mag- nificent sight as it ran down the channel with a free wind. Passing Garroch Head, Fife’s two new vessels, the Neva and Cythere, were well in the van, accompanied by the Nyanza, During the,run the Mosquito, in her new trim, had a lew trials with the Neva, but the wind being somewhat purty no decided advantage could be awarded to | either. The greater portion of the yachts reached Lamlash Bay, the rendezvous for tne night, shorty alter tour o'clock. The Cumberland cutter Racer, manned by quite a large crew of youthful sailors, also took part in the cruise; and, after their ar- rival in Lamlash Bay, the band of the Racer gave a number of fine selections. To-day two cups are to be sailed for in a handi- cap match, one valued £25, and the other £10, which have been presented for competition by Mr. Tod, Rear Commodore. The New Xacht El ie {From the Glasgow News, May 22.) On the invitation of Mr. Anderson, of the Poly- ‘technic, @ select party proceeded on poard his new yacht at Gourock yesterday at noon and steamed on to Hunter’s Quay, where the guests went on shore alo with Mr. Anderson, and walked for some time in the grounds of Gientower, Mr. Anderson’asummer residen The nautical mile was run in 5 m. 44.8, which, under the circumstances, the tide being agamst the vessel, Was considered a high rate of speed. The bk 1g 128 feet long, 18 feet beam and 200 tons ritish measurement. The cabins are tastefully, though lavishly, decorated and fitted up. The alter or ladies’ cabin is very chaste. The ceiling is tnted pale primrose and cerulean blue, with gold decorations and mouldings on the panels. 1 party, after re-embarking, proceeded Lamlash, andalter visiting one or two vessels of the ficet lying in the bay the Elena started on the return voyage at half-past five and arrived at Greenock at @ quarter past nine, too late for the last train. While the party were wondering what was to be done Mr. Anderson was making arrangements for @ special trata, and in ten minutes aiter landing the whole party were on their way to Glasgow, FITZHUGH LEE AND GEN. BUTLER, [From the Richmona Enquirer.) Mr. Eprror—I see in your paper of yesterday an account of General Butler’s treatment of me whtie ®@ prisoner at Fortress Monroe in 1863, I wih simply state that the account is entirely incorrect in substance. Ican only speak for myself; but I can truly say that General Butler's treatment of me, while a prisoner in his hands, was as humane and considerate as the circumstances under which I was held would admit of, I was removed from Fortress Monroe to Fort | Lafayette, but the order for my removal was issued | from the War Office at Washington betore General GEN. | eight 10 MASONIC. Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of New Yor&—Third Day. ‘The Grand Loage was called from refreshment to labor at 9 A. M. yesterday, the M. W. Christopher G. Fox, Grand Master, in the Grand East. Prayer, was offered by the Senior Grand Chaplain, R. W. and Rev. R. L. Schoonmaker, who in the course of his Invocation to the Deity prayed tor “a blessing on the friends of our glorious institution, and that the enemies thereof might be converted to what, um- der the providence of God, mignt be considered the true faith of human brotherhood,” The Board of Relief of Albany presented its an- nual report, which was referred to the Committee on Finance, R. W. Orlando D, M, Baker moved that Brothers John Mahon and E. L. Gaul be designated ofMicial reporters to the Grand Lodge, and that they be allowed $50 each tor their services, ‘The Grand Master decided that these brethren— the former of whom has held his _ position for nine- teen years—were permanentlyAppointed oficial reporters in 1873, and should so remain until fur- ther action by the Grand Lodge. The financial Dart of the resolution was referred to the Commit- ‘tee on Finance, GRAND SECRETARY'S SALARY, The Finance Commictee, through R. W. Edmund L, Judson, reported as follows :— Jn the opinion of your.commitiee the, salary proposed by the resolution ($3,500, including clerk hire) would Not be an adequate compensation tor the services now required of the Grand Secretary. An intimate acquaint ance with the labor of that office will convince every member of the Grand Lodge that the appropriations heretofore made have been simply a tuir compensation tor the services rendered. The Grand Lodge are asked extre fe remember that an rdinary. amount of labor has devolved upon Grand Secretary during the, past few years as 4 member of ‘the Board of Trustees of the Halland Asylum tund. The members of that Board have repeatedly, as an act of justice toa faithful officer, proposed to appropriate a certain sum for the services of the Treasurer and Secre- tary; but the present Grand Secretary, acting as such officer, has invariably refused to recelve any compensa- thon whatever trom that tund, It may also with propri- ety pe added that in addition ‘to the actual labor per- formed vy the Grand Secretary in the disoharge of his duty in connection with the Hall and Asylum ‘iund, be has been obligea to expend a sum not inconsiderable in travelling expenses, no part of which the Grand Lodge has ever been asked to retund. In view of these facts your committee recommend the adoption of the follow resolutl solved, fixed at $4,500 per that an additonal si year tor clerk hir M. W. James Gibson moved that the report be Teceived and ‘ts conclusions agreed to, Lost. The M. W. Brother then moved that $590 be taken off the clerk hire, and on that demanded a vote by lodges. Several amendments were offered and rejected as being out of order, on — that the salary of the Grand Secretary be ‘500 num ‘until otherwise ordered, and um of $1,500 be appropriated each order that brethren were really appealing irom the decision of the Grana Master, which ts uncon- stitutional, ag no appeal from his decision is allowable, The Grand Master replied that he did nat care about an appeal. He wished the brethren to be satisiied. The hour for the election of officers having ar- rived the Grand Master directed debate to cease; but several brethren moved to postpone. The Grand Master decided such motion out of order, The R. W. Robert Macoy said he was surprised a@ppeai; but, according to usage in all parlia- feisty cheba he respectfully differed from the Grand Master. Amendments could be offered almost ad livitum, even aiter the Grand Master ordered the hour of election conid order a post- ponement at any time. (Applause.) M, W. Stephen H. Johnson agreed with the last speaker as to the power of the Grand Lodge, but trusted that fe hy i ory would take piace. The Grand Master respecttully differed from Brother Macoy, Who was an old and expertenced fore a motion to postpone was made. He there- fore adhered to his decision and placed the special order betore the body. W. Louis J. Belloni, Jr., raised the point that a coliection had been ordered to be the benefit of the Louisiana sufferers betore the election. No action was taken. NOMINATIONS. M. W. James Gibson nominated for the office of Grand Master for the ensuing year k. W. Edmund L, Judson. He pronounced @ handsome enlogy on the nominee, as having faithtully filied various offices in the Grand Lodge. R. W, Isaac H. Brown, nominated for Grand Master the R. W. Eliwood E. Thorne the present Deputy, who has presided over all Masons within ten miles of the City Hall for the past two years, (Applause.) M. W. Stephen H. Johnson seconded the nomina- tion, and said that Brother Thorne’s services to the Graud Lodge were as follows :—Filteen consecutive years a member thereol, eleven consecutive years Master of Prince of Orange Lodge, two years Dis- trict Deputy, First district, having charge ot forty. es, and Deputy Grand Muster for the past two years. (Great appiause), R. W. Walter S. Pinckney seconded the nomina- tion of Brother Judson, and R. W. Levi M. Gano thac of er Thorne, both in excelient speeches, The Gi Master appointed as tellers R. W. Seymour H. Stone and Ws. William F, Costenvader and John Gifin. DHE GRAND SBCRETARY’S SALARY AGAIN. During the counting of the ballots the Grand Master remarked that on reflection he found that his ruling io relation to the reception of the re- rt of the Finance Committee was wrong. Hav. ing come to that conclusion he had no hesitation in so saying. The motion, thereiore, to receive there was nothing now before tne Grand Lodge. W. Levi-J. Isaacs moved that the salary of the Grand Secretary be $5,000, including clerk hire. W. 8. Weinschenk moved to amend by inserting ‘Another proposed that the salary be fixed at hares and $1,500 jor clerk hire. |. W. James Gibson calied for a vote of lodges, election of Grand Master occupied one hour and twenty minutes, and of course the same time was consumed in the second roll call. The whole thing was Very tedious, and many thought It a waste of valuable time. It may be stated here that the Grand Secretary, who is a physician, gave up his proression (); which he would have made more than his salary’ twenty-one years ago, and that many influential Made in so faithiul an oficer’s salary, ELECTION OF ELLWOOD E. THORS MASTBR. The tellers announced the votes for Grand Mas- ter as follows ‘The announcement Was received with thunders committee to inform the brother of his election. On being presented the Grand Master vongratu- him cordiaily to the Grand East. and thanked the brethren jor their confidence. He also Offered his thanks to Almighty God that he stood beiore the rand Lodge entirely relieved irom any aspersion. (Immense applause, cheers and “cuckoo” cries.) Grand Master elect with a handsome bouquet, wnen the applause was resumed. At one o’clook the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshments, Afternoon Session. The Grand oe when R, W. Isaac H. Brown nominated the “Bald Eagle of Westchester,” R. W. James L. Husted, ior Depa Grand Master. . Edmund L. Judson was also nominated, acclamation and unanimously. . W. leaac H, Brown and M. W. Joseph D, Evans were appointed a committee to nottiy the brother of his election, but as he was absent tem- rarily lurther ‘proceedings were postponed till is return. He did not Keep the Grand Lodge ‘Waiting long, and soon walked up the centre aisle, conducted by the Master of Puritan Lodge No. 339, avoirdupois. Having been duly welcomed, he re- turned thanks in his usual eloquent style, at the same time stating that under no consideration would he have accepted that or any other position if any brother had run ea im. He would Only accept any office by the unanimous votes of his brethren, . Levi J. Isaacs nominated R. W. Jessie B. An- thony for Senior Grand~Warden, Levi M. Gans was also nominated, but deciined. Mr. Anthony Was elected unanimously. For Junior Grand Warden several were placed in nomination, but after various declinations the fleld was leit to G. Frea. Wiltsie, Levi M. Gano, John D. Williams and Franklin M. Hopkins. RW. Levi M. Gano was ted. THE GRAND SECRKETARY’S SALARY. During the counting of the ballots the calling of the roll for the vote on the Grand Secretary's salary was resumed, The amendment was adopted, and the original motion Was then put and carried, thus giving the Grand Secretary a salary 0! $3,500 and §1,500 for clerk hire, HALL AND ASYLUM FUND. R, W. Isaac H, Brown presented $100 to the Hall and tag thea Fund. No member of the Grand Lodge has worked more industriously or given more money to the fund than this brother. COLURCTION FOR LOUISIANA. The Grand Stewards were here directed to take Up @ collection in favor of the sufferers by the Louisiang inundations, The M. W. John W. Simons made a short but feeling appeal in behalf of the Louisiana brethren, GRAND UROTURER’S SALARY. The Finance Committee reported ‘ih \avor of giv- 3 | Butler assumed command at Fortrese Monroe, , LEE, | Regpectiuily, . H ing the Grand Leoturer a sajary of $1,500 instead had put the question, and the same power which | taken up for | ture and adopt the report and resolution was lost, and | which was orderea. The calling of tue roll tor tne | Members believed that no reduction should be | i] AS GRAND | Whole number of votes cast. ++ 2,466 | Necessary to a choice.. . 3,229 | R. W. Ellwood E. ‘Tnorne received. . ++ 1,558 | R. W. Edmund L, Judson received.. ++ 808 | Majority for Thorne. . epeevsses 680 | 7 and the Grand Master appointed M. | W. Stephen H. Jonnson and James Gibson as a | lated the brother on ts election, and welcomed | In reply Grotner Thorne accepted the position, | The R. W. Robert Macoy then presented the | fe resumed labor at two P. M., | but declined, and Brother Husted was clected by | who weighs exactly the same number of pounds | | that Roberts | unexpectedly of $2,500, as requested by resolotion. An amend- ment was odered wpay the latier named sum. This led toa debate which culminated tn the re- jection of the amendment. W. Levi J. Isaace moved that the salary be $2,000. Lost. R. W. Wm. T. Woodru then ‘moved that the compensa- tion of the Grand Lecturer be fixed between him and the lodges he may visit, but not to be lesa | than $5 Pp ~ day, and his actual travelling ex- | penses. This amendment was adopted and has the effect of paying nothing for the services of a Grand Raceares unless he 1s called upon by lodges to visit | GRAND TREASURER. M. W. John W. Simops was re-elected to the office unanimously, and on being presented was received with great applause. GRAND SECRETARY. 'W. Bro. Wesley 8, Church was nominated by @ F, Green nominated the present incumbent, R. W. James M. Austin, M.D. ‘The latter was elected by 12 Votes against 576; majority 346. The announce- Ment Was received with great applause. This is his twenty-second re-e:ection. During the counting of the ballots M. W, James Gibson presented the report on foretgn correspond- ence, which was received and orderec be printed in the minutes. ‘the great feature of the Teport is the recognition of Alrican Masons by the Grand Lodge League o! Germany. The committee bave fought the question whether Germany can establish lodges in other jurisdictions, or recognize other bodies in such jurisdictions whicb are not under the local jurisdiction, Germany has doubt- less come to a conciuslo by this time, bat such conclusion has not reached the United states, SECTARIANISM, W. Jacob P, Solomon presented a petition ‘inst the use of certain sectarian expressions in the ritual. Resolutions upon this subject have hoon presented year after year for several yeu.s witl- Out effect. The petition was referred to the Com- mittee on Work and Lectures, Called off till nine o’clock this morning. SERENADE TO THE GRAND MASTER ELECT. At nine o'clock P. M. the Sir Knights of Palestine Commandery K. T., and @ large number of Masonic friends assembled atthe Ashiand House, in Fourth avenue, and marched in procession to the house of the Grand Master elect, No. 133 West Twenty-sec- ond street, headed by Grafulia’s band. The M. W. brother in the West for Grand Secretary; W. Cuas, ; MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS. COMPTROLLER GREBN AND EX-OOMMIS- SIONER WALES, The following lester has been forwarded by the Comptreiler to the Mayor in reply to the letter of | Mr. Salem H. Wales, reeen‘ly publisnea:— Cire or New York, Deraurusst ov Fivace. Comrrnoutin’s Orrice, Jane 2, 1376 Hon. Wittiaw FP. Havemeyen, Mayor >— Dxan Six have received trom you a letter of Mr. Salem H. Wales, addressed to yourselt, and ag a | give me no in-imation of your wishes in respect to ft, I infer it Was to give ine an opportunity of readingit. This I had previously done in the papers, but did not think it re- Quired any atiention from me. [ return it, recalling hastily a tow incidents that may save you trouble if you desire to notice it, Mr, Wales was appointed by you afew days after, you took’office, chiefly, I believe, pon my suggestion. [had never scen Mr, Wales. but recommended him because I had reasou to believe that, while a republican in politics, he was favorable to measures of reform The new charter vacated his office and you were required to ap- oint four Park Commissioners, You reappointed Mr Vales'and Mr. Frederick B. Chureh. The batter, it ap- peured, did uot desire a reappointment. This was uu. lorcunate for the public interests, as his recognized artis: tle abliities rendered him a valuable member of the Hoard, and his urbane manners and intelligent judginent made him very acceptabie to Lis associates, Thave no desire to comment on the propriety of ming- ling Mx. Church’s name with Mr. Wales’ grieis, but I can safely say that Mr. Charch did not deoline his reappoint- iment, for the reason that he received ouly & short term, and that an intimation that he did so 1s @ gratuitous !m- putation upon a gentleman of his unselfish public spirit. tt bade Dol wo came tomy knowledge that Mr. W: dissatisfnction at his associates g longer term of office than reason refuse to continue in o} ‘Dut he did fliee, though he uch a refusal was very creditable to Mr, is P| tment might perhaps have ex- Piained the movements at Albany last winter looking to the retention in office of the late Fresidont of the Parks and the removal of all bis colleagues, But with these movements, it is but Just to say, 1 am informed that Mr. Wales disclatms any sympathy. ir, Wales now resigns, as he says, because the “office has become irksome to him.” ‘Sines when ? Mr. Wales less than @ year ago was inade, asa sort of necessity, President of the Park Board. His term as President lately expired, and the byluws tequired a new election, which took place but a few days ago. Mr. brother was then serenaded, aud alterwards a col- lation was served, ‘GHE GREAT BOND FORGERIES, Trial of Andrew L. Roberts in the Court of Oyer and Terminer—The Case as Detailed by the District Attorney— Examination of Witnesses. After the usual delays incident to the selection of a jury, especially in cases where somewhat mo- mentous interests are involved, the trial of Andrew IL, Roberts for forgery was commenced yesterday in tae Court of Uyer and Terminer, Judgo Brady Presiding. Owing to the illness of District Attor- ney Pheips the hearing of the case had been adjourned irom the day previous; but, having re- covered from his indisposition, the prosecuting officer appeared at his post shortly after ten o’clock, He was assisted by Messrs. Hewitt and R, W. William T, Woodruff raised the point of | Knox. An array of legal talent appeared on be- half of the prisoner, including Mr. A. Oakey Hall, ex-Reoorder Smith and Mr. Purdy. There was a large assemblage in court, and the proceedings were listened to with great interest. When the last juror had been chosen the witnesses on both sides, at the suggestion of Mr. Hall, were re- quested to leave the court room. In opening the case on behalr of the prosecution District Attorney Pheips called attention to the fact that it was one oi the most tmportant of tts character ever submitted to a jury. Financial cir. at some of the decisions of the Grand Master. His | cles both tn this country and England not long autocratic position le!t it impossible to take an | since were aroused by the sudden discuvery of a yast scheme of forgery. The criminals were de- tected and punished in England. But scarceiy had the parties implicated been disposed ol, wien a scheme equally vast was unearthed in this couvtry, not, however until several people had been vic- | tamized, This laver scheme embraced the issue of | forged securit'es of railway and other companies; bonds of the New York Central and Erie railroads, the Western Union Telegraph, the Jersey Central and other railroads. lt might well be inferred that such a gigantic scheme could not be carried out without the most carelul prepa- agon. The hour for the election had arrived be- | ration, great skill and daring, intelligence and capacity to plan, ability to print and imitate, skil- ful workmen to construct the instraments by which an impression could be made sumiciently like the original to deceive. Moreover, the signa- \d to be imitated, and persons were re- quired who were familiar with business pursuits and of plausible address to negotiate these bonds and pat them on the market assecurities for loans, Several parties were arrested for negotiating these bonds—some of them innocent—but perhaps the most important person to be captured was the one who manufactured the securities of the New York Central Railroad. Tae prisoner at the bar was jointly indictea with one Valentine Gleeson for forging a bond of the New York Central Kail- road Company. The prisoner (Roberts) preferred to be tried separately. He was charged with torg- ing @ bond for $1,000 purporting to be signed b: the President, Treasurer and registrar of that rail- road company, and also with having committed a second offence, the prisoner having already been | convicted and sent to prison in the State df Con- necticut jor a felony. It would be proved that the scheme of forgery Was devised and arranged by Valentine Gleeson and by the prisoner Roberts, They, with others, procured an original bond of the railroad, and it would also be shown that the seal Was nade and delivered to the prisoner and was used by him. Mr. Hall, at the conclusion of the District Attor- ney’s opening address, moved to strike out the fifth count as to the comuittal of a tormer felony in Connecticut. is. was overruled, Francis W. Holbrook, of the Merchants’ Credit Bureau, was the urst witness called. Mr. Hall here objected to the witness receiving the forged’ bond because it had a seal, there being neither aseal nor @ description of a seal set up in the indictment. District Attorney. Phelps contended that this Matter Was suficiently described by the words, “purporting to be signed by the seal of said cor- poration.” The objection was overruled. Mr. Hall submitted that nis objection was valid. Judge Brady—Your persistence, Mr. Hall, re- minds me of a remark that was applied to another counsel of scl ingenuity. Mr, Hall—I have no mmgenuity ; I wish I had. Judge Brady—That he was ‘dealing out fashes of legal Hpntning Ri . Mr. Hall—No, but we fear Your Honor’s thunder- ol te. sudge Brady—You must expect them if you de- serve them. Mr. Hall—We must run up lightning rods go ag to make them Jall harmless beyond the jury. Judge Brady—I clearly perceive what you are joing. Mr, Holbrook proceeded to testify that in the negotiate thirty New York Central bonds, similar to the bond now produced in Court; he looked over them and saw they were forgeries and had the parties arrested, Mr. Edwin D. Wooster, Secretary of the New York Central Railroad Company, was called to prove the bond shown him to be @ forgery; the signature, purporting to be that of Erastus Vorn- ing, would decetve if not examined very pyc a the other signatures were good imitations; the seal Was forged. Jobn L. Olinstead, a die sinker, letter cutter and engraver, who bas been in the House of Detention, testified that a year ago last March he met Roberts by appointment; he introduced himself to Roberts, and the latter told him that the work done by the he asked if witness had been paid for it, and wit- ness said he had not been half paid; Roverts then pulled out @ bond and asked him i! ne could muke that seal; witness said he woula have to see, as he was busy then; after sought witness two or three times, until, in July, Roberts came to his house and showed him a Central Railroad bond and asked him to make a seai trom it; it was so faint that witness could not make it out clear, and told Roberts so; some days later Roberts came again, with three bonds, and he agreed to make a seal from the three, supplying the defects in one from another; Roberts patd him $20 0n account; it was then agreed that tue seal should be made in eignt or ten days; when Roberts called again wit- ness had not finished the work, it_ being aimcult, and told Roberts @, and that he couldn’t get it done fora week ; Roberts seemed much Plegprotetens witness tole him that it would cost $50 or $60, as he had to make ail the letters anew, and even the tools to make them; Roberts took him to lis house and patd him $30 more on account; atterwards he ‘ave the seal to Roberts and :eveived $16 more; je did not see Roberts again till August or September, when he saw an account of the bond pg and, in alarm, went to Roberts, who told him not to be irightened; no one, he suid, knew anything of the matter except mim and the witness and one Gleason; Roberts offered -him money, which he refused, but said he might heed some in & week or 80; on that uccasion he asked Roberts to return him the seal, and Roberts promised to do so, and did @ day or two iater return him not that seal, but a seal of the Western Union Company; some time later he went to Roberts in alarm, seen some strange men around, and Roberts told him that only turee people—they two and Gieason—knew any- thing o! the matter, though Mrs. Pettus wanted to make trouble; he had made previously a seal and & canceliing stamp in imitation of the Western Union's stamps for Pettus, and it was this that the talk about Pettus related to. He identified tm- pressions found in Roberts’ house as having been Yaken from his own cancelling stamp. At the conclusion of the testimony of this wit- ne hg Court adjourned to this morning at ten o'clock. AN ODD FANOY. (From the Boston Globe.] The Civil Rights bill comes in good time, if all reports are true, It ia charged that the granger organizations in the South exclude colored men— who are now the real tillers of the earth—from Membership, and are adopting labor restrictions Of 80 BfTin; character as to literally reduce | Month of Angust, 1873, Leonard Brown and Charles | Williamson came to nis office and asked him to witness for Pettus was really: for him, Roberts; | Wales and his three associates, being ail the Commis- foners, were present. The voting commenced aud four ballots were cast Lin a Commissioner mak On the count it appeared that Mr. Stebbins received three votes, and Mr. Wales recetved one vote. Mr. Stebbins was elected, ang Mr. Wales, from being President with @ salary of $6,500 per annum. became a Commissioner with no salary. Mr. Wales says “the record will show in what manner” his duties e been performed. The record to which 90 shows the sunpie' fact that after a year's dent, and as soon as that desire was expressed it up- pears that he resigned his office of Commissioner, The sunshine of the sceno disappears with the salary, cheer turns to complaint, and th ngs become irksome, A few Gays bby pen 4 Mr. Wales was » confident!: pectant candidate tor the Presidency; he had as Pr dent prepared an address to be delivered this very day ‘at tue laying of the corner stone of the Museuin of Nutu- ral History ; but suddenly his desire to continue in office gives place to @ consciousness of a necessity for imme- diately getting out ot it Irksomeness imphes a protracted period of annoyance and weariness scarcely consistent with av earnest desire 4 fortnight ago to remain in oftice. The simple truth would seem to be that Mr. Wales re- signed because of his disappointment at being rejected as President by his Board: and he has been not unwil!- ing to find some excuse for quitting his post as Commis. sioner that wonld conceal the true one. In this his well known political advisers have been quite ready to aid him. T should never, of course, have thought of alluding to les’ career had he not unjustly this incident in Mr, Wal F and disingenuously sought to flud in your friendly act in pretext tor his tll-advised appointing him, afd in mine, a retreat. I speak of it now whwillingly, inasmuch as Mr. Wales fsan amiable gentleman and in a position fitted to his capucity would doubtiess be a usesul public officer. T believe thére {3 not, with perhaps a single exception, in the Department of Parks, above the grade of workit mechanic, one appointment made upon my recommend: tion since Mr. Wales come in, who was not there when Tlett the department, Having been for the greater part of fiteen years in th active management of the Park, fighting its battie against riggs and against pouticians (with what Measure of success up to the time the ing took posses. sion in 1870, is well known), It never aopears unnatural to me thatgentlemen newly coming into the Parks’ ser- vice, unacquainted with its methods and tts history. should ask for information of me. ‘This is and has becn of almott daily occurrence. I have given information cheerfully, and have, whenever asked. given iny estimate Of the abilities of thove of the omployés of the old Board who are siill suffered to remain. [shall never forget or desert the taithtul were the able and efficient alds in making the Park what | ais and I shall never cease to despise the treachery which handed over this magnificent domain to (he spoltations ot the Ring, Tt could’ be no discredit to Mr. Wales to seek informa- tion as to his duties where he could fina it most con- venienily to himself, and whenever ue has called on me Thave conversed with him patiently and most cheer- fully, and to such extent as {could fina time. Inthe Park Commissioners have appointed, upon my recommendation, any person incompetent for uty, Tshall be much obliged it they will discharge him. Under the first Board of Park Commissioners the ser- vice was well organized. It was well known to the public that it was nota political machine, and that men ‘were not turned adrift for political or party considera- ions, ‘The Park has had toomany yearsot my life to render it possible for me to cease io have an Interest in i future, and I dislike exceedingly to see it drawn into the area of political schemes and birzains. While not disposed to say that Mr. Wales had any de- fined intention to do this, his chosen counsellors seemed to be drifting him in that direction, An opinton was quite prevalent ‘in Albany last winter that the late President was rather too favorably re- garded by interests adverse to a wise administration of the Parks and to his associates in the Board, and it ts not Unnatural to suppose that these circumstances might have had something to do in occasioning the irksome- ness of which he complains. T hear that he was to sail tor Europe on Saturd: J could have wished that if he felt it his duty to publi: letter so filled with insinuated misrepresentation: he iad found it convenient to do so at least ingre t one day betore he was to leave the couutry. Very re- spectfully, ANDREW H. GREEN. BOARD OF ALDERMEN, The regular meeting of this Board was held yes- terday afternoon, the President, Mr. S H. B. Vance, in the ehatr. The minutes of the previous meeting were read ana approved. An invitation to attend the regular spring meet- ing of the National Rifle Association was received and accepted, The following gentlemen were ap- pointed @ committee to make. suitable arrange- ments for the celebration of the Fourth of July:— Aldermen Flanagan, Morris, Kebr, Bfilings and Reiley. On motion of Alderman Flanagan the following resolption was adopted :— Rezolved, That the Commissioners of Accounts be and they are hereby directed to make a full and thorough investigation Into the books, accounts and transactions of the Commissioners ot Charities and Correction, and to report thereon to ths Bo conveniently can, The following communication from the Mayor, concerning the charges against the Police Com- missioners, was received, read and laid on the table :— Mayor's Orrrcx, New Yonx, June 4, 1874. To tux Hononas.e Boako or Aupkax GentLemeN—I have received the report made by a committee of your number and the resolution adopted by your honorable Board in reterence to Police Commis- sioners Messrs. Gasduer and Gharlick. AS you decline to make any charge against the officers named I must assume that you are not at present in a Position to substantiate any of the allegations made, Cither In the report reterred to. of in the Hirst resolution adopted by yo. on his subject, in so tar as these llega. tions would authorize any action by me tor the reinotal of these officers. Lhave read the report of the Legislative committee on street cicaning investigation, and a the lengthy pro- ceedings contained in the printed pamphiet of what took | place before one of the judyes of the Supreme Court at | the instance of Mr. Join Hetty and othe report of your comunittee and the resolution of your h orable Board these are all the papers which Were « sidered by you and upon which you base the resolution cailing upon 10 to remove the Commissioners. 1 ha: never seen the evidence upon which the report of Legislative commitice is tounded. ve he Howover much you may be justified by the report and by the proceedings ’ Court in’ ing my. would, in my o posed upon me west ai i gs defore the Supreme Court in dir the matters therein reterred to, be a clear breach of the duty im harier were I to act as vou sug- remove the Commissioners without any inves- by me, and without affording the parties com- ist the fullest opportunity of explaining their charge. he premises I shall perform, and as Wantage of the invitation ex- prefer charges which you were p substantiate, not by your mere opimon— which, however highly I may think of it, ts not the opinion by which my tinal action inust be determined— but by facts verified betore me, 1 shall direct that a thor ough inv tion be forthwith proceeded with under my immediate supervision, and wil! take care that vou are duly apprised thereol, so that, all the facts within opr knowledge, f aay, may be produced, and, my anal mn obtained. oat a apes’ W. F. HAVEMEYER, Mayor. A secona communication from the Mayor in re- gard to the Gardiner Warehouse bill (already pub- lished in the HERALD), the same a@@ sent to the Board of Assistant Aldermen two weeks ago, was received, @ few lines thereof read and the mateer | reterred to the Committee on Railroads, ‘The Committee on Arts and Sciences reported in favor of purchasing the original Randali maps of ni Yated to you by me an repared ‘to to their report instructing the Board of Estimate and Apportionment te appropriate $5,000 theresor, All of which was adopted, ‘A large number of general ordera, Piowieing for flagging, curbing and guttering, building sewers in streets up Lown and paving streets with trap- block were taken up @nd passed, alter whicn we Board adjourned, THE DOCK COMMISSIONERS, The regular weekly meeting of the Commis- sioners of the Dock Department was held yester- day, President Westervelt in the chair. A resolu- tion was adopted Fike tots outer portion of plier No. 11, North Rive: be used as a irce swimming bath. The bath was beretolore situated at the foot of Charles street. No other business of importance was trafsacted at tue meeting, BOARD OF ESTIMATE ‘AND APPORTIONMENT, At twelve o'clock yesterday noon Mr. 8. A. B. Vance, President of the Board of Aldermen; Mr, John Wheeler, President of the Tsx Commis. sioners, and the Comptroller met tn the latter's office as a Boara of Estimate and Apportionment, for the purpose of revising the estimates of the vartous city departments, ander the act of the Legislature authorizing the reopening of the esti- mates, Inthe absence of the Mayor, Mr. Vance, the colored laborers t a condiwou of sgrvitude, chairman of the Board, presided, Mr, Wheeler ful and devoted men among thei who | ard ab as early day us they | e | | the city of New York, and appended a resolution | moved that the various estimates now before the Board be printed, in order that the members ma) know what they had before them and vote intell gently on the same. The Comptroller opposed the motion, but Messrs, Vance and Wheeler voted in favor and the Comptrolier against the motion, which was thus declared carried. The financ: Mogul did not like his defeat much, but bowed nis head in deference to the wil of woe majority, The ard decide meet again to-day at noon, after which aD adjournment was effected, EXTENSION OF THIED AVENUE, Since the passage of the act annexing the lower portion of Westchester county to this cty the work of extending Third avenue has been almost wholly suspended, The commission having charge of this work had been dissolved and Senator wil. liam Cauldwell left with the care of the property, books, &c., of eaid commission. Mr. Cauldwell, as President, yesterday called upon Mr. Storrs, Deputy Comptroller, and deposited with him $65,000 worth of term bonds issued for the com- pletion of that work. The Supervisors could do nothing with .these vonds; the ex-Commissioners of the Third Avenne Improvement could do nothing; the Department. of Parks had no author- ity to negotiate them, and thus the avenue is leit in a very unsettled condition, The amendment to the Annexation act, passed during the last session of the Legislature. provides that the Supervisors of Morrisania shall deliver these Unnegotiatet! term bonds to the Coiptroller, and the Comptroller shall cancel them and issue new city bonds ior a like amount, the proceeds to be applied to the compietion of the improvement in question. ‘The law now imposes the duty upon the Comp. troller to issug these bonds, and it will depend upon his action how soon this much needed work 1s completed. OITY TREASURY, Comptroller Green reports the following dis bursements and receipts of the Treasury yester- day:— ISBURSEMENTS. 1a Lao No. of Warrants, ange, Claims paid.. . x Payrolis paid. wT 119.523 Totals. 1,005 $123,219 From arrears of taxes and interest... From water ren’ From vault peruntt s From permits to tap water pipe: From licenses, Mayor's Office. From permits, 40,, Mayor's O From fees and fine, Coart of Spe From fees and fines, District Courts. Total. TAMMANY GENERAL COMMITTEE, New Delegates—The Morrissey-Fox Dif= ficulty—Adjournment for the “Sum- mer. The Tammany General Committee met last even- ing at Tammany Hal, Judge Spencer presiding. ‘The Treasurer reported that there was now on hand $3,914 39. A report from tne Committee on Organization recommended the acceptance of Lewis McDermott | and Lewis Betzman as delegates from the Fifth Assembly district, and the report was adopted. | A protest from George Luttrell against the action of the Filth Assembly District Committee in ex- pelling him from the organization was rejerred to ; the Committee on Organization. The Committee | on Organization was sustained in expelling Mr. Feitner for non-payment of a $10 assessment. | ,,Credentiais of delegates from the Seventeenth, ; Twenty-first and Twenty-fourth wards were ac- cepted. | ‘The Committee on Organization reported that, | having duly discussed the Morrissey-Fox dimiculty, | they had come to the conclusion that tne whole | flair was personal between the two gentiemen, and that, therefore, they could not interfere, The com- mitiee was then discnarged. On motion of Jonn Kelly it was resolved that When the committee adjourned it wouldadjourn to the first Thursday in September. The committee then adjourned. THE LIBERAL REPUBLICANS, | Meeting of the General Committee Last Evening. The Liberal Republican General Committee met | last evening, at their rooms, 453 Fourth avenue. In the absence of the President, Thomas E, Stewart, and the Vice President, W. W. Townley, Mr. William B. Edgerton was elected chairman. Acommunication was received from the Liberal Republican Association of the Tenth district, call- ing the attention of the committee, to the names of the gentlemen elected to fill the places of the former delegates. The communication, on motion of General Jonn A. Cochrane, was referred to the Committee on Organization. 8 r, Pullman then offered the following resolu- jon :— Resolved, That the committee extend their thanks to have nothing to do.” ugha Wg ieee Mr. Jenny moved an amendment to the fore- ging, “to request tne Governor to sanction the !.vor’s action in removing these useless Commis- sioners,” Alter a great deal of desultory talk, on motion of Mr; Barnett it was referred to a special committee. Mr. Pullman sprung to his ieet again and offered | another resolution congratulating the le of the State of New York that Mr. Thomas KE, Stew- art had consented to'serve as @ Park Commis: signer. . ‘ne meeting then adjourned. THIRD BRIGADE REVIEW. \ Yesterday aiternoon the Third brigade had a fine display in Tompkins square, the men being re- viewed by General Varian, with his fall stam, and @iterwards drilled. It had been announced that Governor Dix would be present on the ground, ; but this proved an erroneous statement, as did also the promise that the Governor would review the brigade from the Cottage, in Union square, when the drill was over. The effect, however, of the anticipated presence o1 the Commander-in- Chief of the National Guard was to draw immense crowds of people to Tompkins square. Each side of the square was blocked with men, women and children as early as three o’clock in the afternoon, and for three hours there was a constant succession of people coming ‘and going. The vicinity of the ground was kept in a busy state during the after- noon, and lager beer saloons and cigar stores Made quite a little iarvest out of the affair. so great was the number of boys and girls te ground that it seemed as if the east side ad turned out all its juvenile inhabitants. Old men | and women, too, were present to see the soldiers, (and the sigut of the people themselves, | all “fixed? in holiday attire, | as selves, The first peginene on the ground was the gallant Seventh, Colouel Ciark, the men, fine, ag usual, in appearance, wearing white pants and marching with maciine-like accuracy, Next came the Ninth, Colonel Braine, taking up position be. side the Seventh, which had and then the Eighth, First | fith, the last-named holding | line. The regiments in their different uniforms ' looked handsome and soldierly. The first part of | the programme wae a review by the General of , the brigade, during which the manwavring was done most spirttedly. One of the most in- | teresting features oi the day, however, was the amalgamation of all the bands, and the united | march by them round the square under military orders, the united strength of all the instruments making Square resound with lively music. | This over, the band men were allowed to take a | Test while the drili of the regiments was going on. | The people bore the brigade company until the | lastevolation was finished, and then a large pum- ber of them still followed the regiments as they idarched throagh Eighth street to Broadway, Four- eevenieanin and Fifth gem to the Cot’ in venteenth street, where they were reviewed b; General Varian and then dismtased, . peenae hs eI Tair enna 4 MODEST HERO, (From the Chicago Inter-Ocean.} “You had better take better care of that young one.” This was the modest remark of Engineer Jack Evans, of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway, as he handed the child he had saved back to tts mother and mounted nis engine to move ahead, Our readers must not forget the circum- stance, Jack saw the child toddling along on the | { 0 late to stop the engine before he reached it. So he did a eniy and as brave @n act as ever was periormed by any hero. He reversed his engine, ran out on guard as a ol to the chil uMbly o8 & cut, aud, when close Yin nis ‘arma and threw himset Jumped, caught sidew: from The pilot struck him en feet down the le Davy's life and handed it back to its mother, with the remark at the head of this article, It is strange of what stuff heroes are made after all, ACOIDENT AT THE WALL STREET FERRY, Yesterday, at about one o'clock, John Granger, a fireman on one of the Wall street ferryboate, while engaged in attaching a hose: for the purpose of letting water into the boller of the boat, lost his balance and fell overboard. The boat was just making the dock, avd the wan was carried ander by the force of the waves and drowned. Granger | is said to have been an intelligent and active young man, and had been in the empioy of the | COMDURY BVO SIX WORtos,