The New York Herald Newspaper, October 20, 1875, Page 3

THE CAMPAIGN. The Opposing Armies Taking Up Their Positions. The Mistakes of an Impracticable : Party Dictator, KELLY OR THE PEOPLE? What Is Said About the Candi- dates on Both Sides. RECORDER HACKETT’S FIGHT ‘The local campaign upon which the city is just enter- ing would have probably been a somewhat tame and spiritless affair had it not been for the popular feeling engendered by John Kelly’s determined opposition to the nomination of Recorder Hackett, which was desired dy a majority of the Tammany organization, and re- garded by many of the most prominent of Mr. Kelly’s associates as an act of justice and political expediency. Prior to the assembling of the Tammany Judicial Con- vention strong efforts were made by influential demo- crats to induce the dictator to forego his personal ob- jections to the Recorder and to place his name on. the ticket for re-election on the ground of bis firmness and fidelity on the Bench, A committee of sachems waited on Mr. Keily and, it is also said, on Governor Tilden, to reason the question with him. The substance of their argument was that Recorder Hackett’s judicial carcer had already met the warm approval of the New York press, almost without an exception; that reform principles demanded the retention of upright and fear- Jess judges on the bench; that after Recorder Hackett’s Yefusal to yield up the patronage of his court to Tam- many, the very fact of his nomination by Tammany would prove the unfounded character of the charges that, in selecting candidates for oMce, Mr. Kelly was influenced by personal prejudices and personal likings, and that it was the desire of Tammany to place reliable partisans in all the courts having criminal jurisdiction. It was this pressure trom within the party that induced Kelly to make his personal attack on the Recorder in ‘the Convention, an attack which initiated the personal warfare at present being waged in the party press, THE PEOPLE AROUSED, ‘The course of Mr, Kelly in the Tammany Convention ‘was the signal for an activity and interest in the cam- paign that would otherwise have been wanting. The Tammany democrats were of course whipped into si- Jence by the crack of the Discipline Commutteo’s whip, which was constantly ringing in their cars, But the More independent democrats, and those who do not ask office or patronage for their friends at the hands of the “Boss,” did not hesitate to express their conviction that Kelly had made agreat and probably a fatal blunder, and that to say the very least he had consoli- dated the opposition against Tammany and jeopardized what would otherwise have been a certain victory. It: ‘was true that he had put into the field some good candi- dates, whose fitness for the positions assigned to them on the ticket was not to be questioned. This, however, ‘did not recompense for his abandonment of a recog- nized reform principle by refusing to ald in keeping a faithful judge on the Bench, or for his indulgence of a personal prejudice at the expenso of his party and of the public interests. It soon became: evident that those who had warned Kelly of the danger of his policy had not been mistaken in their judgment, The people generally expressed in- dignation at the attempt to sacrifice the Recorder be- cause of his refusal to allow his court officers to be se- lected for him by Kelly from the Tammany ward poli- ticians, and it became evident that they intended to ro elect a judge who had established a claim to their con- fidence despite Tammany Hall. The only voices that were raised in approval of the action of the Tammany Convention came from well known policy dealers, and from the criminal classes generally. THE REPUBLICAN AND ANTI-TAMMANY REVIVAL. This unmistakable public sentiment, independent of party, was not lost sight of by the republican and anti- Tammany leaders. With much shrewdness they seized upon it atonce, and resolved to so shape their action as 10 meet and encourage it by recognizing the popular de- mand for the renomination of ofilcers who had proved their fidelity and capacity, The Republican Conven- tion met promptly, adopted a resolution declaring that in a judicial contest like the present they would ignore party and unite on a people’s ticket, the title to a place on which should be honesty and ability instead of political standing. In accordance with this resolution they renominated Recorder Hackett and District Attorney Phelps, leaving the balance of the ticket to be subsequently agreed upon. In all their after actions they adhered 1m good faith to the principle they bad la d down in their resolution, The result has been the formation of a union or people’s ticket, com- | posed of fair men, supported by the republican and | anti‘Tammany democratic organizations, and generally indorsed by the popular,voice. WHAT I8 SAID OP THE CANDIDATES. So far as the candidates are concerned public senti- ment unquestionably indorses first and foremost Re- corder Hackett and District Attorney Phelps. There is | a principle about the election of these two candidates which really underlies the whole excitement attendant on the canvass, RECORDER HACKETT. Recorder Hackett has made an excellent Judge. He thas been the terror of the criminal classes, and has done his best to hold in check that increase of crime atitibutable to the hard times and to police inefficiency which has latterly become so alarming. Nowhero throughout the city, except in the corner groceries owned by Tammany committee-men, or in dens of infamy and crime, can a charge against the Recorder's action as a judge be heard. Now and then a blear-eyed, short-haired inebriate wiil tell you in a@ confidential whisper that ‘Hackett’s been too (adjective) severe;” that ‘the give twenty year to Gallows Dick, only for’a robbing aud threatening to murder his old father and mother,” or will cite some other equally outrageous sentence passed by the Recorder. But not a word can be heard from any reputable citizen casting a stain upon the Recorder's judicial action during eight years | of service, Recorder Hackett is therefore indorsed by all the opponents of Tammany, by all indepen- dent, self-respecting democrats inside Taramany, and | by that large class of citizens which does not trouble Steelf greatly about political divisions and party lines, Dut which, when its sympathies are touched or its sense of duty aroused, casis what is known as “the silent vote” of the city. The Germans, in their sturdy inde- pendence and sense of right, are also in favor of Re- corder Hackett. They do not love the one-man power, and the dictatorship of Keily is very offensive in therr eyes Hence they will be found this year generally op- posed toTammany, and especially on the Recordorship. DISTRICT ATTORNEY VHRLPS. District Attorney Phelps, asa republican, could not, of course, expect a Tammany nomination, Under ordinary circumstances he would be the candidate ot | his party against a democratic nominee, aud the only «question would be the fitness of the latter for the posi- tion, But Mr. Phelps has been subject to the same persecution that has followed the Recorder, A system | of terrorism has been attempted over his office. He | has been constantly threatened with charges and with | removal, and the rumor that Kelly was attempt. ing to get hold of his office as part of a plot for the absorption by Tammany of all the machinery by | which the criminal laws are operated andenforced in | the city seemed to be confirmed by these undue attempts to injure the character of the District Attorney, espe- cially when united with the personal crusade ‘against the Recorder. It {s due to District Attorney Phelps to say that nothing has been established showing any im. | prover official conduct on his part. The action of the ‘ammany Convention has now made Mr. Phelps the candidate not only of his own party, but of all the elements in the city opposed to Tammany and unwill- ing to place the criminal machinery in the hands of Kelly. Mr. Phelps is well spoken of among the people at large and is “eathosiastically supported by his own party. PETER f, OLNEY. Mr. Peter B. Olney 1s the Tammany candidate for District Attorney, and 18 personally unexceptionabte, If he had not been badly handicapped by John Kelly's mistakes In the Convention he would no doubt bave olled a strong party vote. He is the law partner of Francis C. Barlow; is a favorite of Charles O’Conor, who frequently consults with him, and was an active PAs in the eqreenys against the old “ring.”” ‘he objections made to him are not in any way atirib- utable to a lack of personal fitness for the office for which he is acandidate, but arise from the fact that John Kelly's action in the Tammany Convention seri- ously damaged the whole ticket, and made the people feo! that to elect the Tammany Judges and District At- torney would be to give Jolin Kelly a dangerous power, and make him more overbearing and dictatorial ‘than ever. ‘THE SUPERIOR COURT. For the Superior Court the republicans and anti- Tammany democrats unite in presenting the name of Charles F. Sandford, an eminent member of the New York Bar, and a gentleman whose qualifications for the Bench are unquestionable. Both as to character and capacity the nomination of Mr. Sandford is one emi- nently fit to be made, and on which the people who desire to check the power of Tammany and to rebuke the arrogance of its present dictator can heartaly unite, The Tammany nominee for the Superior Court is the present Judge, J. J. Freedman. This is a renomination, and if Tam: iy had not shown her willingness to throw some good judges overboard from unworth; motives she might have beon entitled to credit for her NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1875—TRIPLE SHEET. disposition to Judge Freeaman on the Bench, where he has ly won an excellent reputation for uprightness and capacity. ‘THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. ‘Tammany has also mado a renomination in the Court Pleas, ‘The candidate, F. W. Loew, has pA apie ot J and was entitled to a renomination ‘on the same principle that gave Recorder Hackett a claim on the which many bad no right to ignore. He has proved his capacity and fidelity, and ho is in his political principles in accord with the dem- ocratic party. Judge Loew is very popular, and with his associates on the ticket he has a right to feel an- noyed at the stubbornness and self-will which loaded him down and made doubtful a result which would otherwise have been certain, Mr. Benjamin F, Dunning, the nominee of the united opposition for the Common Pleas, is a lawyer of high reputation, and both én personal characterand from his sae qualifications is calculated to make an excellent judge, THR ADDITIONAL crry yuDaR, For the new City Judgeship, created by the law of Jast session, while a candidate may have been placed in the field who had proved his peculiar qualifications for the position, bot! sides have made good nomina- tions, On the republican and apti-Tammany uckets the popular name of Henry A. Gildersieevo has been placed, and the recollection of the credit done to the nation by the achievements of the American team in Ireland and England-will insure its transfer to a large number of ballots, Mr. Gildersieeve is said to be as competent to fill the position he seeks as he is to head an American team in an tmternational match, and if he runs as well as he shoots he will find himself ahead at the close of the poll, But his Tammany opponent, Judge J. C. Spencer, 18 an antagonist not to be despised. ‘As Judge of the Superior Court, Judge Spencer has dis- played unusual qualifications for the Bench, and his hame will be strong before the people on any ticket. THE SURROGATES COURT. It seems yet doubtful who will be the nominee of the republicans and anti-Tammany democrats for Surro- gate. A very strong feeling was expressed yesterday in independent circles in favor of carrying out the princi- ple of renominating approved judges by tendering the Janaidaay tothe premterigccmbant Me. Yor. Schaick, who was nominated last week, is reported to be re- solved to decline the nomination. On the Tammany side a fair nomination has been made in the person of D. ©, Calvin, so far as qualifications are concerned, The independent nominations for the Marine Court and for Coroner are better than those on the Tammany side, For the Marine Court Mr. James B, Sheridan and Mr. Charles Goepp are the nominees, while Morris Ellinger takes the field as candidate for Coroner. THE LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. The nominations for the Senate and Assembly agg! too incomplete to be commented on asa whole. The main trouble appears to be in the Fourth and Eighth districts, so far as Tammany is concerned. In the Fourth Senator John Fox was forced down the throats of the Convention by Mr. Kelly, and the First ward was almost in open Peballlot: The attempt to induce John Morrissey to run as an opposition candidate failed, and since then two propositions have been made—one to put Charles O’Conor_in the field, and the other to nominate Colonel Roberts, the ex-Congressman. But an effort is now om foot to settle the quarrel in the First ward by inducing Assembly- man Muller to accept a renomination and thus smooth matters over. It is urged that by this course the continuance of Muller and his friends in the organization can be secured and interests now endangered can be protected. In the Eighth dis- trict there has been a hitch in the ita Pra John Kelly demands the nomination of FE. P. Wheeler, the son of the former leader of the Know Nothing party; but Senator Moore has made so strong a fight in the Convention that it has rebelled against Kelly’s dictation. In view of this impudent attempt of the district to make its own nomination the Committee on Discipline was yesterday convened, and instructed to ‘weed out the refractory members and force obedience to Kelly’s mandate, It is not yet known what the re- sult will be, ‘THE CIVIL JUSTICE COURTS. ‘The nominations of Tammany for the Civil Justices’ courts are nearly all disgraceful to the party, These courts, which are very important to the poorer classes, have been used as spoils to be distributed among the worst class of ward political ‘‘rounders,”? in order to make capital in the districts or to heal’ differences. Most of the nominations are simply disgraceful, and the opposition will be to blame if they do not take ad- vantage of the blunder, or rather the outrage, commit- ted by Tammany in its’selections, ‘THE RATIPICATIONS. The Tammany General Committee, as will be seen, have fixed their ratification meetings and announce their speakers, They will be closely followed up by the popular movement, TAMMANY ORGANIZATION, The Tammany Hall Committee on Organization met yesterday afternoon, John Kelly in the chair. A vast amount of routine busipess was first disposed of, and then it was resolved’ to appoint a committee of five, composed of Messrse Gross, Purroy, Fine, Dufly and McGlynn, to constilt with the Committee of the Eighth Senatorial -District in reference to the conflict existing im that district, and to | advise with the District Committee as to the best course to beadopted and the nominees that should forth for the interests of the party. It was also arranged that ratification mectings should be held in difierent districts of the city on the 25th, 26th, and 30th instant, eer with a grand mass meeting on the 28th, at which Governor Tilden, Senator Kernan, ex-Mayor Tieman, ex-Governor Seymour and others have agreed to deliver addresses, RECORDER, HACKETT, {From thé ‘Lowell Courier.} Recorder Hackett, of New York, has held the office of Recorder ever since the rule of the Tweed régume, and has won the respect of all parties by his vigor, ability and incorruptible impartiality. The last, how- ever, was the very trait which rendered him objection- able to the thieves he sentenced and to the politicians who could not manage him, and the Kelly ring has at last come out in pronounced opposition to him. As the republicans would stand no chance of electing a strict party candidate they have wisely joined hands with the put triends of good government in the democratic party | and will try to re-elect Mr. Hackett to the position he has so long held with credit to himseif and to the ad- vantage of the city. The anti-Tammany democrats support him cordially and his chances are believed to be good. BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS. A LETTER FROM GOVERNOR TILDEN TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS IN THE STATE ON THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW RELATING TO ALLEGED USE OF MONEY AT ELECTIONS. Axbany, Oct. 19, 1875, ‘The following is a copy of a letter sent to every Dis- trict Attorney in the State to-da: Executive Cuamner, ALpaxy, Oct. 20, 1875, Sm—Tho improper and illegal use of money at elec- tions is, in some portions of the State, a serious and growing evil, sometimes thwarting the unbiassed will of the people and always debauching the public virtue of both officers and electors. You are familiar with the stringent statutes and the conditional provisions adopted last year relating to the subject, and are aware that if they are vigorously enforced this evil will soon be eradicated. I expect that you will bo vigilant in detecting and dihgent in prosecuting per- sons guilty of tho crime referred to within your county, and shall regard any dereliction of duty in this respect as a suflicient cause for removal from office. I am, yours truly, SAMUEL J. TILDEN. KINGS COUNTY POLITICS, COLONEL JAMES CAVANAGH NOMINATED BY THE REPUBLICANS FOR SENATOR. The delegates to the Republican Third Senatorial Dis- trict Convention met at Sawyer’s Hall, Fulton street, Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon. Sidney Wintringham called the Convention to order, and John Clyne, ot the Tenth ward, was called to the chair. Parr Harlow was chosen Secretary. The chairman of the Commit tee on Nominations reported that they had decided to recommend the nomination of Colonel James Cavanagh, of the Sixty-mimth regiment, N.G.8 N.Y. Mr. Har- low, in seconding the nomination, said that the Colonel had an honorable war record, is an independent demo- crat, ‘and one who would “fight the ring.” Remarks were made in a similar vein by Jesse Madden and Colonel W, .A. Rowan, A committee of five was ap- Pointed to wait on the nominee, and the Convention then adjourned, THE REGISTRY IN BROOKLYN. ‘The registration of voters in Brooklyn this year is the heaviest ever recorded in that city, being 6,458 in excess of last year, The total registration is 76,179. ‘The registry by wards is ag follows:— 1874, 3,817 + 8,100 Second day Third day Totals...... Increase over last y see 5, From present indicat i now ‘fall’ far behind the registry. The Germans have shown a great increase on tue fast registration in their wards, POLITICAL NOTES, Ata meeting of some of the German olectors of the First ward, held last nigit, in Greenwich street, a reso- Jution was adopted expressing the preference of tho meeting for John Fox as Senator over any other candi- date. About thirty democrats, styling themselves ‘dele- gates” from the several towns in the First Assem- bly district of Westchester county, met at Yonkers yesterday afternoon for .tne purpose of nominating a candidate for member of Assembly from that district. Their action in thus endeavoring to forestall the proceedings of what is known as the Regu- Jar Democratic Assembly District Convention, which is to be held at Morrisania to-day, was prompted, it is asserted, by well directed efforts on the part of Tam- many Hall to control the latter body. On motion of John Bussing, B. B. Valentine, of West Farms, was elected chairman, Tony Hartman presented the name of John Callan, of West Farms, for member of Assem- bly, and he was declared the nominee of the Conven- tion. Mr, William A. Lewis, Corporation Counsel of Jersey City, has been nominated by the republicans for As- sembly in the First district. His opponent will probably be Alderman Smith. ‘The scenes at the democratic primaries in the Third and Fourth districts of Jersey City on Monday night were disgraceful. One gentleman marked geven tickets ‘with his name in pencil, as a check, but they were not found in the ballot box of the Third district, At a democratic meeting held last night in the xooms of the Good Intent Association, in Carroll street, Brodylyn, it was determined to support Colonel James Cavanagh for the Senatorship in the Third district. At a meeting of Germans held last night at No, 384 Grand street, the nomination of Jacob Hess for Alder- man at Large was indorsed, as was also that of Adam Lahr for Assembly. ‘The attempt to hold a democratic primary election at Union Hill, N. J., on Monday night, resulted ina riot, THE FORGED CREDIT, EXAMINATION IN THE CASE CONTINUED AT THE WASHINGTON PLACE POLICE COURT—TRYING TO FASTEN. THE CRIME ON THE PRISONER EDWARD HALL. The examination in the case of Edward Hall, Philip Schilling and Emma Waters, accused of being concerned in the late forgeries on the Bank of British North America, came up again yesterday afternoon in the examination room of the Washington Place Police Court before Judge Wandell. ‘There were present William ©. Barrett, counsel for the’ bank, and Counsellors Oliver and Spencer for the’ prisoner, Edward Hall; Messrs. Charles McNab, General Manager of the affairs of the Bank of British North America in New York; Henry A. Tazo and William B. Hollen, agents, and Mr. Cameron, clerk to Mr. McNab. The proceedings commenced by Mr, Barrett calling William Messick, of No. 506 West Twenty-second street, to the stand. This witness testified that he was in the vicinity of No. 6 Centre street last Saturday, about twelve o’clock, ana he saw Hall and Schilling engaged in earnest conversation together, and he’ also saw Hall pass a package to Schilling, which Schilling went away with, An envelope containing $390 in Canadian money was produced, and it was identified by Messick as the package he saw Hall pass to Schiliing, Messick was then cross-exathined by Mr. Spencer, and contrived to stultify himself to a great extent, He said he saw pencil marks and writing in ink on the envelope at a distance of twenty feet, and subsequently stated, when asked to be more positive in his identatica- tion, that he was somewhat nearsighted. The counsel then asked witness if the package had not been shown him since he entered the court. He at first denied that it had, but afterward admitted that some gentleman unknown to him had exhibited the package. ed asked to look around the room he identified Mr. P: F. Nagle, a reporter, as the man, amid the general laughter of all present, especially as there were at least seven persons in the room who had seen Detective Titus show ihe mysterious package to the witness. Messick’s con- tradictions were so numerous and so glaring that even the counsel for the prosecution became disgusted, “Have you ever been on a bail bond?” asked Mr, Spencer. “Not in forty years,” answered the witness, «Well, how old are you #” queried Mr, Spencer. “Passing fifty-tive,’? was the answer. This answer struck quae Wandell so forcibly that he turned around and walked toward the window, a gentle murmuring laugh pervading through the room. At last witness, to the astonishment of all, broke out with, ‘Charley, 1 want to see you outside with some business of ny own as s00n as this is over. Counsellor Spencer—Well, I will defend you as soon as any other man; but let us get through this business first. Colonel Alexander. Hoch, of No. 242 Franklin haga Brooklyn, was the next witness: who Messick Fea was with bin byes he saw end aay illing on Saturday after Colo! that he fnew the) h juet of “Onele Philp,’ and had known him for twelve or fourteen years; knew him when he (Schilling) was a sutler in the army; on lust Saturday he did see Hall and Schilling talking together, but did not see any package puss between them; as’to Msseick, he had very litde acquaintance with him. Colonel Hoch was cross-examined at some length, but nothing further ‘was elicited. Mr. Barrett then pulled out his watch and said it was growing very late, that he dined at six o'clock, and not waving anything to eat since half-past seven in the morning he was anxious to get to his dinner. “Well,” remarked Mr. Spencer, “you will have the Dlisstul Satisfaction of knowing that the Bank ot British North America will pay for 1.” After this httle byplay counsel for the defence stated that he had sued out a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Lawrence in the case of his client, and the hear- ing would come up to-day at eleven A. M. Therefore, in courtesy to Judge Wandell, he would like to tnish the examination at once. Mr. Barrett—There is no use talking, Mr. Spencer; there is no Judge who can take Edward Hall out of my clutches, Mr. Spencer—Your clutches may be very good in the case of speckled trout, but in the case of @ man whom Tam defending I have not s0 much faith in them. It was finally decided to adjourn any further hearing till this afternoon, ‘RAPID TRANSIT. CANVASSING THE OPINIONS OF PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG THE ROUTE. A reporter yesterday met Mr. Cowing, Secretary of the New York Elevated Railway Company, and in quired as to the action of that corporation looking to putting the roads which it is authorized to construct toward completion, He said that the company is now actively at work, having nine canvassers visiting all the property owners on the line of the proposed struct- ure, and noting the approvals or condemnations. The canvassers are generally real estate men residing or doing business on the streets to be canvassed. The route is divided into sections, and it 1s expected that the canvass will be completed by Monday next. The canvass of Chatham street shows that, of owners of property valued at $2,992,500, less than one-half have been prevailed upon to consent to the construction of the road. Consequently an application must be made to the Court for the confirmation of the Commissioners’ route on that street. The canvass on Third avenue, and, indeed, on all the east side streets named in the report, shows that the owners of only about sixty per cent of the property can be induced to consent to the building of the roadway. The can- vassers report that all appear to be in favor of rapid transit, but on some other avenue or street than their avenue; those who decline, in many instances, do so because the company will not pledgo itself to tuke the centre of the street, which seems much more popular than on the sidewalk, Thdécanvassers note the fact that they are chiefly the small property owners who refuso to sign their consent, and that large holders seem disposed to consent more readily. Some who have signed the Paper of the Third Avenue Kallroad Company in oppo- sition, also have signed their consent and noted the fact that they have changed their views, Mr. Cowing reporte that as yet his company has made no effort to Increase the capital, as the stockholders are men of wealth, who have abundant meaus at their command to meet all immediate demands. They will, he says, have no trouble in commanding all the capital they re: quire. The Gilbert Elevated Railroad Company having a charter from the Legislature requires no confirmation by property owners along its route, As yet it has not taken any steps to begin the work of construction. SNEAK THIEVES. The apartments of Mrs. Bloomburg, No. 773; Norfolk street, were entered by thieves yesterday, anda watch and a few articles of Jewelry, valued in all at $50, stolen. By means of false keys an unknown thiet entered the room of Henry Hoffman, at No. 344 East Twelfth street, and stole elothing to the value o6$165. The residence of Francis Kraychec®* No. 419 Fifth street, was robbed of various articles of wearing ap- parol, vagued at $75. LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS. The Annual Convention of the Grand International Division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers opens at Irving Hall to-day atten o’clock A.M. Many delegates have arrived from all parts of the United States and Canada, Proceedings will begin with prayer by the Rev. L. F. yx! of Flushing, address of welcome will then be delivered by Hon. Clarkson N. Potter, Speeches will be made by Hon. James W. Husted, ngressman Benjamin A. Willis, F. 8, In- aham, Hon. Frank Abbott, of Port Jervis, and bj Shief Engincor P, M. Arthur. The convention will eankinue eight days, MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB. Course, Racing at Pimlico Baltimore. FIRST DAY OF THE AUTUMN MEETING, Lizzie Ry Tom Ochiltree, Cyril and Kadi ‘ the Winners. Baurimone, Md., 19, Oct. 1875, ‘The racing at the Pimlico Course to-day, under the auspices ofthe Maryland Jockey Club, was a complete success. The day was cold and cheerless and the track rather heavy. Still the racing was good and the time made in the Dixie Stakes wil bear favorable comparison with any three-year-old contest that ever took place. Four races were run during the afternoon, the first a dash of three-quarters of a mile; the second, the Dixie Stakes, two miles; the third, the Central Stakes, ono mile, and the fourth, two-mile heats, THREE-QUARTERS OF A MILE. The first race, adash of three-quarters of a mile, for maidens of all ages, purse $300, entrance $15, which had to begiven tothe second horse, had ten entries, comprising Henry Quicktall’s chestnut filly Violet, by Vauxhall, dam Mary Watson, 3 years old carrying 92 lbs,; A. B. Patterson’s bay filly Allecto, by Dickens, dam Trinket, 3 years old, 92 Ibs.; D. Mo- Daniel’s brown filly Evelyn Carter, by Australian, dam Miss Carter, 3 years old, 92 Ibs.; A. D. Brown’s chest- nut horse Austral, by Australian, dam Coral, 5 years old, 114 Ibs., and the same gentleman’s bay colt Paladin» by Leamington, dam Garland, 4 years old, 108 Ibs.; P. Lorillard’s chestnut filly Springlet, by Australian, dam Springbok, 8 years old, 92 Ibs.; John F. Chamberlin’s gtay filly Lizzie R., by Astor, dam Fairy, 8 years old, 92 Ibs; Jos. Donahue’s gray filly Gray Lag, by Baywood, dam Lag, 8 years old, 92 lbs; Mart Jordan & Co.’s bay gelding O'Neil, by Lightning, dam Zingara, 4 years old, 105 Ibs., and T. W. and W. R. Davis’ bay filly Jest, by Baywood, dam Joke, 3 years old, 92 Ibs. Springlet Was first choice in the pools, the average being Sprinjgiet, $50, in pools selling for $50; O'Neil, $40; Lizzie R.,, $30, and the others as a field for $45. THE RACE. Allecto was first away to a good start, O'Neil second, Evelyn Carter third, Lizzie R. fourth, Springlet fifth, the others all bunched except Jest, who was last in moving. When they passed the half-mile pole they ‘were changing their positions with kaleiduscopic rapid- ity, and the whole of them were running without day- light between them, Evelyn Carter leading, Lizzie R, second, Springlet third, O'Neil fourth, the others so close together that it was impossible to designate thom, When they camo into the homestrech they resembled a platoon of cavalry. Tho run was rapid up the home. stretch, and as they passed in front of the stand Lizzie R. won the race by a short length, Springlet second, a head in advance of O'Neil, Gray Lag fourth, Evolyn Carter fifth, Jost sixth, Austral seventh, Violet eighth, Allecto ninth and Paladin tenth, Time, 1:20. Scott rode the winner, Sparling was on Springlet, Clark on Eve- lyn Carter, "Blake on Allecto, Bosby on Paladin, Rey- nolis on Gray Lag, Hughes on O'Neil, Brown on Jest, Evans on Austral and Black on Violet. 4 THE DIXIE STAKES. “The second race was for the Dixie Stakes, for colts and fillies three years oid; two miles; $100 subscription, h. f.; the club to add’ $1,500, of which $1,000 to the first horse, $500 to the second and the third to save his stake, This closed with twenty-three nominations, of which number ten came to the post. These were D, McDaniels & Co’s chestnut colt Joc Cerns, by Aus- tralian, dam Bettie Ward; H. P. McGrath’s ‘chestnut colt “Aristides, by Leamington, dam Sarong; ugh’s chestnut colt Viator, by Vaux’ hall, dam" Heatherbell; George’ Longstaff’s Diack colt Rhadamanthus, by Leamington, dam Nemesis; John F. Chamberlin’s bay colt Tom Ochiltree, by Lexington, dam Katona; M. H. Sanford’s bay colt Bay Final, by Lexington, dam Bay Leaf; Joon M. Harney’s brown colt Ozark, by Pat Malloy, dam imp. Sunny South, and the game gon- tleman's chestnut colt General Harney, by Pat Malloy, dam Yt Bird; J. A, Grinstead’s Bray ‘colt D? Artag: nan, by Lightning, dam Zingara, and H P. MeGrath’s bs It Chesapeake, by Lexington, dam Roxana. ’s entries were favorites, selling for $950; Bay Second choice, $410; Rhadamanthus, $4003 dined as ; Tom Ochiltree, $100; the others com” ‘THR RACE. The hétyds had o good start, Ozark leading, Joe Cerns seco! Rhadamantht 5 $175. a us third, Viator fourth, Chesapeake filth, Aristides sixth, D’Artagnan seventh, Bay Final eighth, General Harney ninth, and Tom Ochiltree tenth. The horses ran around ‘the upper turn bunched, and as cay passed the quarter pole Ozark still had the best of it by a head, Chesapeake second, Aristides third, Rhudamanthus fourth, General Harney fitth, Viator sixth, Joe Cerns seventh, Bay Final eighth, Tom Ochiltroo ninth, and D’Artagnan tenth. When the horses ed the half-mile pole Chesapeake still led a neck, Ozark second, Aristides third, Viator fourth, Final fifth, Rhadamanthus sixth, Joe Corns ‘seventh, Tom Ochiltree eighth, General Harney ninth, D’Artagnan tenth. There was no change of positions on the lower turn, Dut when they passed the stand at the close of the first mile Aristides was leading a length, Ozark second, Chesapeake third, Viator fourth, Bay Final ith, Tom Ochiltree sixth, Rhadamanthus seventh, Joe 'Cerns eighth, D’Artaghan ninth and General Harney tenth. Going around the upper turn Aristides went further wo tho front and showed the way, followed by Viator, Joe Cerns third, Ovark and Chesapeake next, with Tom Ochiltree moving up, Bay Final falling back, Rhada-. | manthus running strung and easy, the others followin as best they could. When the horses reached the haif- mile pole Aristides was still leading, Viator second, Joo Cerns third, Ozark fourth, Harney fifth, Tom Ochil- tree sixth, the others as before. Turning ‘around the lower turn Aristides kept the lead by a neck, Viator second, Ochiltree third, Joe Cerns fourth. Coming into the homestretch Tom Ochiltree mado his run and was s00n on even terms with Aristides, who began to givo it up, when Viator and Joe Cerns passed him. Tom Ochiltree then went tn front and came home a winner by alength, Viatorsecond and a neck in advance of Joe Cerns, Aristides fourth, Rhadamanthus fifth, Ozark sixth, Bay Final seventh, General Harney eighth, Chesapeake ninth, D’Artagnan tenth. Time, 3:42. Tom Ochiltree was ridden by Evans, Viator by Halloway, Joe Cerns by Johnson, Rhadamanthus by Barbee, Ozark by Sparling, Harney by Blake, Bay Final by Hayward, Chesapeake vy Henry, D’Artagnan by Hughes and’ Aristides by Swim. This was a capital race from beginning to end and ‘was won in the gamest manner by Tum Ochiltree, who may now bo considered the best of three-years-olds in the country. He will be a grand cup horse for next year. The stakes won amounted to $5,550. WINNERS OF THE DIX STAKES. Year. Winner, Sire. 1870—Preakness. Lexington. 110 10 THE NTRAL STAKES The third race was the Central Stakes for two year olds, one mite, $60 subscription. p.. p., $600 added, of which $100 to the second horse. This closed with twenty-six nominations, four of which came to the post, These were P. Lorillard’s bay gelding Cyril, by Planet, dam Fairy, and his brown gelding Parole Leamington, dain Maiden; T. B. and W. R. Davis? chestnut filly, by Enquirer, dam Florac, and A. B, Pat- terson’s bay colt, by Vauxhall, dam Trinket. . Lorillard’s team were the favorites, selling for $310, while the bay colt, by Vauxhall, brought $¥i, and the Enquirer filly $13. THE RACK, Cyril took the lead, followed by Parole, the Enquirer filly third and the other fourth. The places of the oungsters were never changed, Cyril winning by two lengths, Parole socond, two lengths in front of the filly, the Vauxhall colt far behind. Time, 1:494. Sparling rode Parore, Barrett hadthe mount dn Cyril, Brown on the Enquirer filly and Swim on the Vauxhall’ colt, The stakes amounted to $1,000, WINNERS OF THE CENTRAL STAKES. Su tart- Year. Winner. Sire. Weight, ers. Time. 1870—Harry Bassett..Lexington... 100 2 1:49%% 1871—Jo Daniels. 3 1:64\y 1872—Catesby. 2 1:46 1873—Weathercock 100 8 1:66 1874—Finework . « 8 145 1875—Cyril.. » 7 4 1:49 36 TWO-MILE EATS. The fourth raco was two-mile heats, for all ages; miidens allowed, if three years old, 3 Ibs.; if four years, 7 Ibs.; if flve years and upward, 12 lbs. The purse’ was for the first horse and $100 for tho second. There were four starters, comprising BE. A. Clabaugh’s bay colt Piccolo, by Concord, dam Maudina, 4 years old, carrying 108 Iba; D. McDaniel & Co.'s chestnut colt Big Sandy, by Australtan, dam by Lex- ington, 8 nt old, Ibs.; John FO Chamberlin’s bay colt The Hoaxer, a. War Dan dam Lass of Sidney, 4 years old,'108 ibs, and Robert Cathcart’s bay: relding Kadi, by Lexington, dam Katona (a full brother of Tom Ochiltree), aged, 115 Ibs. Big Sandy had the cali on the betting, selling for $650; Piceolo, $600; Kadi, $320, and The Hoaxer, $110, ‘THE RACE. First Heat—Big Sandy took the lead, Piccolo second, Kadi third, The Hoaxer fourth. Piccolo ran to the fronton the bony turn and led half a length at the gare, pole, Big Sandy second, @ length in front of ‘he Hoaxer, Kadi trailing fourth, There was no change of positions during the first mile, but when the horses went ‘nto the second mile Big Sandy made a dash for the lead and took it on tho upper turn, being half a length in front at the quarter pole, Piccolo second, six lengths ahead of The Hoaxer, the latter three lengths in front of Kadi, At the half- mile joa Big Sandy led two gths, Piccolo second, four lengths in front of The Hoaxer, tne latter one Lewis Dunham's d. g- Don. Wm. Lovell’s s. g. Cliftom.......0 * ‘TIME. Quarter, | First heat 40 Second hi 240 Third heat.. ee 40 Fourth heat. 2 40 20 length tn advance of Kadi. Leaving thig point, Kadi began to move up and be soon pasvod The Rook a took sides with Piccolo and Big Sandy. A fine struggle up the homestretch and Kadi won the heat by a head, Big Sandy three lengths in front of Piccolo, who was about the same distance in advance of The Hoaxer. Time, 8:50%4, | Kadi was ridden by Barbee, Big Sandy by Clark, Piccolo by Swim and The Hoaxer by Evans. Second Heat.—Piccolo was first away, Big Sandy sec- ond, Kadi third, The Hoaxer fourth. ‘At the quarter- pole Piccolo led two lengths, The Hoaxer second, a neck in front of Kadi, who was one length in front ot Big Sandy. At the half-mile pole Piccolo was leading half @ length, the others the same distance apart, The Hoaxer being second, Big Sandy third, Kadi fourth, The horses passed the three-quarter polo in this way, but when they were in front of the stand at the end of the mile Piccolo led a length and a half, Big Sandy see- ond,alength in advance of Kadi, who was a neck in front of The Hoaxer. At’ the quarter-pole on the second mile, Piccolo was still'in the lead by half a length, Big'Sandy two lengths in advance of Kadi, who was half a length in front of The Hoaxer. At the half-mile pole Big Sandy showed in front, Piccolo having had enough of the race, and Kadi began to move up for the run home, the race being reduced to amatch between the two. At the three-quarter pole: Big Sandy was a length infront of Kadi, but when fairly into the homestretch Kadi put on the steam, soon took sides with the big colt and beat him home by three-quarters of a length, Piccolo ten lengths behind and The Hoaxer far away.’ Time of the heat, 8:4634, SUMMARY, Bauriwons, Md,, Oct. 19, 1875.—Pirst day of the full meeting at Pimlico Course.’ Fst Rack.—Purse $300, for maidens of all ages; entrance, $15, which goes to the second horse. Dash of three-quarters of a mile. John H, Chamberlin’s gr. f Lizzie R, 3 years, by Astor, dam Fairy, 92 Ibs, (S0Ot)....s.-.++-+++00+ P. Lovcllard@’s ch. & Sprihgiet, 3 years, by Austra- lian. dam Springbrook, 92 Ibs. (Spariing)......... Mart Jordan & Co.'s b. «2 O'Nell, 4 years, by Light ning, dai Zingara, 105 Ibs. (Haghes)............+ Jo Donahue’s g. f. Gray Lag, 3 years, by Baywood, dam Lag, 92 Ibs, (Reynolds)... .....++eeecereeeeee D. McDaniel’s br. f. Evelyn Carter, 3 years, by Aus- tralian, dam Miss Carter, 92 Ibs. (Clark). ........+ T. W. and W. R. Davies’ b. f. Jest, 3 years, by Bay- wood, dam Jake, 92 Ibs, (BroWn}.... +++... +++. +08 A. D. Brown’s ch, b. Austral, § years, by Australian, ‘dam Coral, 114 Ibs. (Evans)....... ea se Henry Quickfall’s ch. £ Violet, 3 y by Vi hall, dam Mary Watson, 92 Ibs. (Black)... "4 A. B. Patterson’s b. £ Allecto, 3 years, by Dickens, dam Trinket, 92 Ibs. (Blake). .++-ss-:2seeeseesee+ A. D, Brown’s b, ¢. Paladin, 4 years, by Leamington, dam Garland, 108 Ibs. (Bosley)... " me, 1:20, Same Day—Seconp Rack —The Dixie Stakes, for colts and fillies then three years old; $100 subscription, $100, half forfeit; club to add $1,500, of which $1,000 to the first horse, $500 to the second and the third to save his stakes, Dash of two mules. Closed January 1, 1874, with seventy-three nominations, value of the takes $5,080, john F, Chamberlin’s b. c. Tom Ochiltree, by Lex- ington, dam Katona (Evans)... ‘i E. A. Clabaugh’s ch, ¢. Victor, Heatherbell (Halloway) D. MeDaniel’s ch. ¢, Joe Bettie Ward (Johnson). H. P. McGrath’s ch. c. dam Sarong (Swim)....... Geo. Longstatf’s bik. c. Rhad ington, dam Nemesis (Barbee)... Jno. M. Harney’s br. c. Ozark, by imp. Sunny South (Sparling)......... ees M, H, Sanford’s b. c. Bay Final, by Lexington, dam Bayleaf (Hayward)........+seeceeseees a Jno. M. Harney’s ch. c. General Harney, by Pat Malloy, dam Yellowbird (Blake)... ...se1sess06 H. P, McGrath’s b. c Chesapeake, by Lexington, dam Roxana (Henry).........+++++2+ Jas, A. Grinstead’s gr. D?Artignan, by Lig dam Zagara (Hug! - oe. mi 433. Same Day—Tuirp Racs.—The Central Stakes, for two-year-olds; $50 subscription, play or pay; $600 a Sea aark own ining, Rifle Practice, has issued an order for the whole of the First Division National Guard to proceed to Creedmoos ‘on the 22d inst, (Friday), when practice for the Marks. man’s badge will take p! ‘The Seventh Regiment “Rifles” (challenge badgo will be shot for at Creedmoor by the rifle club of that regiment on Tus , 26th inst.; and the Seventh Regiment “Shells” (challenge badge) will be shot for on Saturday, 30th inst., by the same club. ‘The “Hepburn Trophy” contest is set down for next Saturday (23d inst.), at two o'clock P. M, It is open to members of the National Rifle Association ; distant 600, $00 and 1,000 yards; any rifle; seven rounds at Tange. ‘The members of the Scottish-American Rifle Club are to compete for the “Morrison Medal’? on each of the ~ remaining Wednesdays during the present month. The match comes off at Creedmoor, two o’clock P. M. op each day ; distances, 200 and 500 yards; any rifle or posi- tion within the rules, ‘The regular competition for the Irish-American Club’a b reaper Cup, which was to have come off last Satur. day at Creedmoor, was postponed on account of wet weather. The second competition for the Forest and Stream ‘dadges will take place to-morrow evening at Conlin’s @allery, No. 930 Broadway. THE SCULLING MATCH. ‘The sculling match to be rowed on the Harlem this afternoon, between Dick Bainbridge and Wilbur Bacon, will attracta crowd of spectators. Both men are well Known among amateur oarsmen, and, although Bacon is only making his début as a sculler, he is well known as one of the crack strokes of the country. Dick Bain- ‘ridge has been pulling since 1868, and has won nearly ‘every match in which ghe has engaged. He rowed the other day in the Atalanta Regatta, but was defeated by Ackerman. It is said that he was seized with a dizzi- ness during the contest. Both men have been pullin; fast during the past week, and each feels confident oi success. Bainbridge is rather sore over his defeat b; Ackerman and says the man that beats him to-day wil have to beat three minutes. A steamer has been char- tered to accompany the rowers over the course, and will leave Harlem Bridge about half-past three o'clock P.M. Inthe betting Bainbridge is a strong favorit oe several wagers of 100 to 40 have been laid acon, TENNESSEE SPORTSMAN 4 TION. Memrnis, Oct. 19, 1875. The meeting of the Tennessee State Sportsman’s Association, which will begin on the 25th inst, and ASSOCIA« continue during the week, promises to bo well attended, Thirty-five hundred dollars have been offered for trap shooting, - $1,300 in cash and $450 in plate for field trials, aud $500 in plate for a bench show of ficld dogs. Several fine kennels from the Eastern States have already arrived, and the ‘West will be well represented, ‘THE RECENT DISASTER IN THE BAY, THE COLLISION OF THE YACHT MOHAWK WITH THE STEAMER JOHN GIBSON. The collision between the yacht Mohawk and the steamer John Gibson, in the Lower Bay, on Saturday evening, was near being fraught with as disastrous con- sequences as attended that of the Queen’s yacht and the Mistletoe in the Solent, Each,side has its own story. Should the matter ever come before the courts it will probably be shown that the disaster occurred from non- observance of a well known rule of the road—that added; of which $100 to the second horse. Dash of one mile. Closed with twenty-six nominations. Value of the stakes, $1,900. P. Lorillard’s b. g. Cyril, by Planet, dam Fairy (Bar- g. Parole, by Leamington, dam Marden (Sparling)....<-+.. Megan raslivan T. B, and W. R. Davis’ ch. f. ——, by Eugenie, dam Florac (Brow! see eee 5 A. B, Patterson’s b. c. —, by Vauxhall, dam Tria. ket (Swim). Same Day—Fourri Race. —T'wo mile heats, for all ages; maidens allowed, if three years, 3 lbs.; if four years, 7 Ibs. ; if five yoars and upward, 121s. Purse of $600 for the frst horse and $100 for the second horse. Robert Catheart’s b. g. Kadi, aged, by Lexington (brother to Tom Ochiltree), 115 Ibs. (Barbee)... 1 D. McDaniel & Co.’s ch. ¢. Big Sandy, 3 years, ‘by ‘Australian, dam by Lexington, 95 Ibs, (Clark)... 2 2 E, A. Clabaugh’s b. © Piccolo, 4 years, by Concord, ‘dam Maudina, 108 Ibs. (SWim)........-..2...-. 8 3 John F. Chamberlin’s b. c. ‘The Hoaxer, 4 years old, by War Dance, dam Lass of Sidney, 108 Ibs. - (Evans) sees Time, 3 DEERFOOT DRIVING PARK. SECOND DAY OF THE FALL TROTTING MEETING— THE 2:43 AND 2:33 BRACES POSTPONED AFTER FOUR HEATS EACH. ‘The attendance at Deerfoot Park yesterday was very fair considering the nature of the wéather. Two events were on the programme, but neither were finished, owing to the horses being exceedingly well matched in point of speed. First to be called was the purse of $200 for horses that never beat 2:43, mile heats, three in five, in harness. Of seven entries five came to tho score, these being Asa Whitson’s sorrel mare Lavine. C. Child’s brown gelding Missouri Boy, William Lovell’s brown gelding Fred Hicks, John Haslett’s bay mare Bolle of Aberdeen and Steve Jerome’s sorrel gelding Sam Raymond. Missouri Boy was the favorite before the start, but between the heats Fred Hicks and Sam Raymond divided the attention of the betting men. Fred Hicks won the first heat, Lavine the second and Sam Raymond the third and fourth, when tho race on account of darkness was postponed until this morning at eleven o'clock. The second event was a purse of $300, for horses that never trotted better than 2:33, came conditions as the first. Of eight entries there came for the word William Lovell’s sorrel gelding Clifton, John Murphy’s black gelding Dick Croker, B. C. Gurnan’s chestnut gelding Silver 1a Lewis Dunham’s dun gelding Don and H. Gilbert’s chestnut gelding Harry Gilbert Before the start Silver Tail was the favorite in the ols. Dick Croker won the first heat, then he and ilver Tail made a dead heat, when Silver Tail captured the third and Harry Gilbert the fourth. At this junc- ture the race went over with the other until this morn- ing. SUMMARY, Deervoor Driving Park, ParKvinue, L. L, Oct. 19, 1875.—Second day of the Fall Trotting, Meeting. Judges, Messrs. Jones, Gildersleeve and McDonnell. Purse $200, for horses that never beat 2:43, mile heats, three in five, in harness; $90 to the first, $00 to the second, $30 to the third and $20 to the fourth horse. Stove Jerome’s 8. g. Sam Raymond seat William Lovell’s br. g. Fred Hicks, 132323 Asa Whitson’s 6, m. Lavine... 4138 ©, Childs’ br. g. Missouri Boy. 3244 John Haslet's b. m. Belle of Aberdeen, 5 5 dis Be Half. First heat... 1:21 Second heat, 1:22 ‘Third heat. 1:22 Fourth heat, 1:20 2:43 Same Day.—-Parse $300, for horses that never beat 2:33; mile heats; three in five, in harness; $140 to the first, $80 to the second, $50 to the third and $30 to the fourth horse, B, ©. Gurnan’s ch. ¢, Silver Tail... Jno. Murphy’s bik. g. Dick Croke: H. H. Gilbert's ch. g. Harry Gilbert warce Norw.—Both races postponed until 20th inst. IMPORTANT TROTTING EVENT. An important trotting event will be decided to-day at the Prospect Park Fair Grounds if the weather is pleas- ant, Itistho match for $6,000 a side, between Mr. William M. Parks’ brown gelding Prospero and Mr, James Weaver's chestnut stallion Honest Dutchman. Since the terms were agreed upon great interest has been manifested in this contest. Prospero is six years old, and has not been seen in public since he won the Prospect Park Stakes as a three-year-old, when he tt: ted in 2:32. He has long be®n in the hands of Carl Burr, and will be driven by Charley Green, Honest Putchman is thirteen years old, and has a record of 2:26. Dan Pfifor has bad the care of him all summer at Providence, R. I., and will drive him (6-day. RIFLE ORACKS. The Nevada State badge, which is to be awarded to that company of tho National Guard which makes the highest aggregate score, will be shot for at Creedmoor ‘on Thursday, 28th inst., by the following named com™ panies:—Company H, Seventh regiment, Captain Smith; Company 1, Seventh regiment, Captain Casey; Company A, Twenty-third regiment (Brooklyn), Cap- tain Story; Company G, Forty-seventh regiment (Brooklyn), Captain Perry. Company A, Forty-eighth regiment (Oswego), Captain Curtiss, will also partici” pate in the contest, but has been allowed to shoot at Oswego, No company having less than forty-eight members on its muster roll is allowed to compete, ‘The match for the Boylan badge by the members of tho interstate team (New York) will take place at Creedmoor, on Saturaay, 23d inst., at two o’clock P, M; distances, 200 and 600 yards; seven scoring and two sighting shots at each range; weapon, State mili- tary rifle. Tho medal beepmes the property of the competitor who makes the highest coors, ied Colonel G. W. Wingate, Stave Inspector General of | Mon steam vessels must keep out of the way of sailing vessels, The rule 1s an imperative one, and all admi- ralty decisions both in England and in this country have been governod by it, A vessel propelled by steam is very properly consid- ‘ered under the control of her officers, who can stop and back her or go ahead, as prudence may dictate. A sailing vessel, however, is less amenable. She may alter her course in most cases, but she can neither back nor stop; and it often happens that, with due regard to safety, holding on to her course is the one thing left to do, Such being tho facts it will readily occur to the most non-nautical of landsmen that a strict adherence to the above rule should secure perfect immunity from danger in case of the meeting of a steam and sailing vessel, It is the business of the latter to hold her course, of the former to alter hers if damage threatens. If the rule ia thus obeyed there can be no risk of orders misunder- stood or of evolutions improperly or imperfectly exe- ecuted, The vessels pass each other with the same ease and safety as do two carriages upon @ road, So important was a general knowledge of this law -considered that various means were devised to familiar- ize seagoing people with it, Among other devices Mr. Gray, of the London Board of Trade, being poetically in- -chned, invented the following doggerel lines which it was thought might be more easily impressed upon the Drains of the totlers of the sea than any lengthy verbose act of Parliament. Mocting steamers, do not dread When you see thelr lights abe Port your helm and show your red. And Green to Perfect ite of acts of Parliament and poetic effusions om the part of the Board of Trade accidents still continue to happen, and in seven cases out of ten they occur from carelessness of neglect to observe the rule of the m, or red to red, ‘go ahead. road. It ts held that, in the three remaining cases, colli- sions occur from the fact that the law is deliberately and wilfully ignored by commanders of steam vessels. It is with great reluctance that large steamers any Jonger give way to sailing vessels, Ploughing along with all the diguity of thousands of tons and the im- portance of mail carriers and foreign flags, they con- sider it infra dig. to swerve from the straight line, and attempt to bully the little sailing vessel that may be in their way to a change of course. Too often it is suc- cessful, for the latter, frightened at the wood or iron monster that is threatening destruction, and Lseipuee that in any claim for damages there will be a rich an powerful company to combat, at the last minute changes her course to escape dangers too great to en- counter. Emboldened by the result, the steamer tries it again and again with like success, until some day a lucky skipper obeys the law, keeps on his way and as his crait sent to the bottom of the sea, ALABAMA CLAIMS. Wasurnaton, Oct. 19, 1875, Inthe Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims to-day the following business was transacted :— ‘The following judgmeits were rendered for losses by the destruction of the Sea Lark by the Alabama;—May 3, 1863, case 300, Abner H. Davis, of New York, ship stores, expenses, &c., $316. Case 801, Samuel G, Reed, of Boston, Mass., stores, outfit, freight, &c., $8,733. Case 200, Lyman Grimes, of San Francisco, loss of one-eighth vessel, $2,911. Case 984, E. B. Phillips, of Boston, Mass., merchandise, $2,300. Case 684, Thomas Tilghman, of New Bedford, porsonal effects, $558, Case 734. David Hostetter, of Pittsburg, Pa, for loss of merchandise on the Commonwealth and other vessels, $6,539, Case 320, George Fuller and others, of New York; Joss of merchandise on the Alabama, $5,280. Case 812 George W. Hennings et al, of Liverpool, England, for toss of merchandise on the Manchester, Case 1,062, Thomas Mare! Emery ot al., of Cin- co for loss of merchandise on Commonwealth, 4: ase 1,063. The same for loss of merchandise on the Crown Point, $35,696, Case 1,202." A.’& J. Godchaux, of Paris, France, tor Joss of merchandise on Crown Point, $1,218. Case 828, F. M. Hinckley, of Barnstable, Mass,, 1088 of rsonal effects and wages by destruction of the Star of | Peace, $1,450. "The second call of the trial calendar was resumed at | case No, 829, Abraham Osborn, Jr. (master of shy | Ocmnuigee) vs. The United States, which was submit W. W. Craps for plaimtiil, John A. J. Creswell for the States. by 831. Edward Chadwick for Ivory L. Smith, o9 the Ocmulgee, vs, The United States. Submitted, Case 335. Charles H. Tnpp et al. vs, The United States, for loss of the sehooner Kingfisher, destroyed by the Alabama, March 23, 1863.—Submitted. ‘Case 341. Elizabeth H. Lambert, administratrix om Thomas F. Lambert (master of the Kingfisher) vs, The United States —Submitted, ¥ Case 342, Edward ©. Janney, of the Kingfisher vs. Tho United States, Submitted, Case 343. Simpson Janney, first mate of the King- fisher, vs. The United States.—Submitted, Case 844. James A. Severance, second mate of the Kingfisher, vs. The United States. Submitted, Case 337. William E. Davis, of the Isaac Howland, vs. The United States. —Submitted, Case 579. Charles R. Tucker et al. vs. The United Mates for loxs of tho whaler Isaac Howland, captured and destroyed by the Shenandoah, June 28, 1865,—Parti- ally submitted and argument in progress at hour of adjournment. SsoOY, THE DEFAULTER. AN APPLICATION FORe THE POSTPONEMENT OD THE TRIAL-—THE TRIAL TO TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY NEXT. Trextos, N. J,, Oct. 19, 1875. ‘Mr. Stratton, counsel for Sooy, tho defaulting State Treasurer, mado another application to-day, in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, in session here, for post ponement of his trial until the next term of Court, on the ground that the defence had not had time to prepare their case, There are five indictments, containing thirty- two counts, against Sooy, and Mr. Stratton contended that more time should be given té examine them, Seaey a. bap to the jing effect and sub- mitted it to the Court. Chief Justice Beasley refused the application on the ground that ample time had been afforded the defence to prepare their case. The importance of the matter and the ends of justice demanded that the trial should take place on the day already set down for it—namely, next