The New York Herald Newspaper, January 21, 1876, Page 3

MEXICAN BORDER. TROUBLES, Can the Boundary Line of the Rio Grande Be Changed? The United States Said To Be Negotiating for Mexican Territory. A Glance from Cuba and Spain to the Mexican Republic. To tax Epiron ov tux Herary:— The long continuance of troubles on the Mexican Dorder has, not unnaturally, turned attention to the question whether, for the irregular, inconstant and arbitrary boundary line of the Rio Grande, might not be substituted some natural, and, therefore, exactly @efined boindary, easily guarded and well marked, and a good deal shorter than the present line. The question of such an improved boundary has attracted Bttention, not only in this country, but even in Europe, Beyeral English journals have lately spoken of it, and have given currency to a report that the United States were negotiating for a new acquisition of territory from Mexico, and that a supposed debt of $50,000,000 or more, due, it was said, by Mexico to American claim- ants, was to be assumed by the United States tn ex- ehange for such territory. Ttought to bo generally understood that there is pothing in this wild report. The Mexican and Ameri- tap Claims Commission has nearly completed its work. ‘Under the treaty claims of our citizens against Mexico tre offset by claims of Mexicans against the United States. It 1s now known that the balance against Mex- \co will not probably exceed $3,000,000, and cannot go beyond $5,000,000, and the treaty gives Mexico fifteen years to pay any balance due, at the rate of no more Yhan $300,000 per annum, and without interest This trifling sum the Mexican government can always pay. Nor 1s there any reason to believe that a war with Mexico would be popular or tolerated. Uur people know that a commercial treaty with that country, such as has been urged by General Elijah Ward, of New York, and Mr. Randall Gibson, of Louisiana, in the nt House of Representatives, and as Mr. Foster, bur Minister to Mexico, is known to favor, would in- trease the prosperity of both countries, while a war, for Mit ag there is no excuse, would only inflict losses on both. The rectification of our boundary can be broucht Rbout by discussion in the journals, followed by pa- dient and honorable negotiations, whose object must ‘be to convince the Mexican people and rulers that the proposed change would be beneficial to them, would greatly and rapidly increase their prosperity, and would secure their safety, under all circumstances, trom violent attempts on the part of their northern neighbor. It is with this view that I present to you She following facts and suggestions ; not in the expecta’ tidn that they will now be adopted by our government, but to attract the attention of statesmen of both par- ties here and of the leading public men of Mexico to @ question whieh deserves their study, because it is of the great questions of the future, which somo a y will demand settlement. ‘he length of the present United States and Mexican boundary line is 1,573 miles. This line is m the high- est degree irregular, arbitrary and liable to dispute. For instance, the Rio Grande marks the eastern part of {t, but this crooked and sluggish stream winds through a fiat country, like the Lower Mississippi, and, like that, forms aiter every great freshet a new channel, often tutting off some ‘square miles of territory at a’single point and transferring Mexican ranchos to the Ameri- tan soil and American farms to the Mexican soil. These pieces of real estate thus transferred immediately be- tame the sanctuary of thieves and robbers of both soils, who fice to them for safety against the pursuit of the authorities, and baif of our boundary troubles now arise out of'such irregularities, So great has this nuisance be- come that it has been proposed more than once to try to cut the knot by making the Rio Grande, wherever it'may at any time run, the actual boundary until it shall change its course. But this again is but a rudo and insufficient remedy. Under such a rule a man might be an American to-day and a Mexican to-morrow by the operation of a freshet or overflow, and no owner of ty on the border would contemplate such vicissitu with patience, Again, on the Leagan a blunder which would nover bave been tolerated the rapid settiement of our Western territory been foreseen, the line was run from the head of the Rio *Grando in northwesterly Airection, by which the mouth of | the Colorado River was left within the Mexican Uimits, wht almost the whole of this inrportant Vream hes within our own lines. Tho Colorado is na bie by steamboats for 600 miles from its mouth; it en its. mse in the centre of the Continent, for the Union Pacitio Railroad crosses the Green River near the rders of Utah Territory, and the Colorado is formed yy the junction of this Greew River with the Grand and Blue. ‘Of course its upper waters are inaccessible from the sea, but on the lower Colorado an important American commerce aircady exists, which must enter our own territory through Mexico. This is necessarily a con- stant source of trouble, ‘Agin, our troubles with the Apaches, in Arizona, arise mainly from the fact that these savages seck Teluge across the border of Sonora, and the Mexican | government cannot, in a State so sparsely settled as Sonora is, keep up without ruimous expense % force suflicient to vect e@n its own people against these Indians, who pillage and murder ‘first the Americans and then the Mexicans, and, in fact, prevent the settlement and development of, both States, Nor can our own forces act effectively, for they are for- bidden to cross the border into Sonora, which thus be- comes the unhappy asylum of the savages, and is itself. constantly harassed by them, ‘An absolutely artiticial ime, if straight and well de- | fined, would be better than the one now existing. In & map which I take the liberty of sending you here- ‘with you will see that a Ine ts laid on the twenty-sixth paralicl of Jatitude. This has at least one great advan- tage—it is but 872 miles long, while the present boun- dary measures nearly twice as muach—namely, 1,573 nules. It would, theretore, be far less troublesome to protect against disorders. Moreover this line would na usthe mouth of the Colorado, which we must e before many years, ‘A study of a good topographical map of Mexico re- veals, however, yet another possible line, which is founded upon the natural conformation ot the country, and adopts the watershed as the boundary in such manner that, running along the summits of mountain ridges. this line leaves all streams running southward in Mexico, while rupning northward would be Ameri- can. This tine has been carefully studied out by com- petent engineers from the best charts. It 1s only 660 =miles in Jtength, You will observe that these ancient ways, guided and necessarily conforming to the difficulties of the mountainous Tegion through which this proposed line runs, bi deen able to pierce it at only five points. All t tems of road north and south converge to these passes, which are, therefore, the only practicable Points so tar known along the line. A stall garrison of 500 men at each of these pomts of convergence would guard the whole line, either from the Mexican or ‘ye American side. Such a boundary, formed by na- tyre, and not liable to variation nor subject to dis- ute, and so easily and cheaply guarded and defended iy erther side, would be an assurance of permanent pe ce. Of coufse it seems audacious to ask Mexico to giveup | to us so large a territory as would become ours If this Proposed boundary wore established. In fact, she would give us not less than 397,000 square miles. But Mexico is in the position of a man the greatness of whose estate cuts him off from communication with she world and who is too poor to improve his property. | of his outlying | Ifsueh a man can dispose of a estate to a friend who will build roads \brough it and improve it he in fact doubles his own wealth by the improvement of that which he retains. Mexico has a population of about 10,000,000. Of this sotai seven-eighths live south of the proposed boundary and of the one-eighth who live in the territory, which by the establishment of such a would be taded to us, not more than 300,000, or at ine most 400,000, aré Mexicans and civilized’ people. ‘The re- @vainder are Indians, some agricultural and ecttied Ip villages, but a considerable proportion nomadic and predatory. It ts sate % say that if our flag were stretched over this territory more than haifa million of our people would remove to it within eighteen months; and the emigration would Americanize it Moroughly, and do avery great deal to develop it the first five years. But to Mexico it isa source of weakness. She needs, to make her prosperous, that railroads should be built through it to carry her caflee, sugar, cocoa, cochineal and other tropical prod. ucts, and her many ingenious manufactures (of which last we know nothing here) to our markets cheaply. Wiyh this great unoccupied territory m our hands less than five years would see the completion of several railroads tapping the rich Mexican country. But for ears our own citizens have ¥ sought inoney rom capitatists to butid roads tl igh Mexican territory, The Mexican government is unhappily not able to give proper assurances of safety and perma- nence ty capitalists who would Ke such enter- prises. it bas the will, but its arms are not jong enough nor strong enough to reach from the capital to the far distaht border, Under our flag this now almost desertod region would become populons, and its in- habitants would be consumers of mexican products, and would thus, and by their railroad build. ing, greatiy enrich Mexico. Mexico has not engin to due the = savage — Indians who infest some of the richest parts of this territory; but our government could do so at a tniding expense. The cession, with the consequent tmprove- Dents in Communications, Would at once bring to Dioxico what sho vow needs above all things—re: end cheaper access to markets andto the gen world ; and also a consolidation of its population, which would help toward better government in Mexico and encourage industry and the cfeation of wealth there. One-half the money we would necessarily spend for a war with Spain, of fate so rashiy talked of, or which Mr, Buchanan was ready to ofer Cuba, or which we would have to svend it wo under. took to assist Cuba to independence, would probably seture to us this vast, rich, almost uninhabited region, which we could Americanize in five years, because it would rapidly Gil up with our own people and with ir the purchase of | | f | pounced upon the former, and, finding him in reduced | NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1876—WITH SUPPLEMENT. while Cuba with races and no inducements to the American farmer or mechanic. To make war for the acquisition of this part of Mexico would be a dis- race to us, and our people will not tolerate such a ing; but it would be sound as well as brilliant states- ip to make its cession the subject of @ (rank and friendly negotiation, which should offer to the Mexican government and — je not only a considerable indem- nity in money, but,ewhat is of greater importance to them, absolute free trade between the two countries for a long term of years, with such assurance as a government receiving so important a cession of terri- tory could give that railroad communications should be opened through It within a fixed period. The rich- estand more productive parts of Mexico lie to-day as far from us Japan, and wo are, in fact, better ac- manufactures of Japan than we are— with the many beautiful and useful roducts of Mexico’s ingenious mechanics and aréisans. ‘e continue year after year to prosecute an unequal and losing commerce with Cuba, when we might, with true statesmanship on our part and that of Mexico, soon put ourselves and her in a position where we would buy her sugar instead of Cuba's, and Vesides this her coffee, tobacco, cocoa and other products, and pay for them with our own manufactures, The HERALD has so often helped to disseminate ideas which, though not accepted at the moment. bore fruit and gained acknowledgment later, that these ideas of the true method of ering our relations with our nearest and most tmportant neighbor are submitted to you, m the hope that whether you favor or oppose them the Hexaup will at least give them a pearige flag, A GUANO “RING.” THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD GIBBS AS MIN- ISTER TO PERU—AN ALLEGED SECRET HIS- TOBY—COLLECTOR CASEY AND OTHERS PUSHING A CLAIM FOR FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS. Wasnixcrtox, Jan, 19, 18 Between the years 1855 and 1872 there resided in New Orleans, La., a naturalized citizen by the name of | John ©. Landreau, who was at ono poriod quite wealthy, being the owner of valuable plantations in the vicinity of Baton Rouge and engaged in the shipping business, Landreau has a brother, J. Theopile Lan- dreau, who during this time was, and still is, a resi, dent of Peru. Being of an adventurous disposition he applied to his brother in New Orleans for funds to fit out an exploring expedition. The funds were sent from time to time to an aggregate amount exceeding $50,000, and J. C. Landreau was to share equally with his brother in a'l benelits that might arise from the results of the expeditions, ISLANDS OF GUANO DISCOVERED, For five years J. Theopile Landreau, who is a scien- tific man as well as an experimentalist and adventurer, prosecuted his researches, and finally brought to tho notice of the Peruvian government his discoveries, Under tho Peruvian laws of 1833 and 1847 the discov- erer of any natural product, the location of which has not previously been made known, is entitled to ono third of its value from the public treasury, Acting under these laws Landreau disclosed to the proper authorities the location of nine islands lymg off the coast of Peru, upon which existed deposits of guano estimated to contain the enormous quantity of 10;000,000 tons and of a value exceeding $300,000,000. The Peruvian government immediately took possession of the islands, and since that time from two of them has realized. from the guano disposed of over $62,000.90. . TH CLAIM RECOGNIZED RUT NOT PAID. Although the Attorney General of Peru has decided, as has modern science, that guano isa natural product, and that Landreau 1s entitled’ to payment for his dis- covery, and the Treasury officials at Lima have also recognized the validity of his claim, he has as yet beon unable to realize @ dollar. J, Theopile Landreau is a French subject and has no recourse in the United States laws in the matter of urging his claim upon the Peruvian government, but J. C. Landreau, late of New Orleans, but more recently of Wasbington, is a natu- ralized citizen of the United States, and, being a full partner of his brother, has # claim to one-sixth of the value of the discovery and a right to call upon the gov- ernment of his adopted country to enable him to re- cover the millions so justly due him. His rights have been fully admitted at the State Department in Wash- ington, as well as the validity of his claim, which was first brought to the notice of the Secretary of State by himself and his brother, who came here from Pera for the purpose in 1872. Much correspondence be- tween the United States and Peruvian authorities has ensued, and a voluminous mass of papers in the case is now on file at the State Department. Lt is said that Caleb Cushing at one time tad the case mn band, bat inuch of the testimony was gathered Ua George Cowie, now of the Fifth Auditor’s office, who performed a large amount of Jabor on the case.’ Ata later period a prominent lawyer in Wasbington, whose name is for the present withheld, was employcd by J. C. Landreau to aid him in pushing the case to a conclusion. - COLLR! CASEYHCENTS THE PREY. Last year Francis Thomas, then Minister to Peru, Decame convinced that the claim was a valid one, and that it could be collected. With a delicacy almost un- paralleled in these days he resigned his mission and re- turned to the United States to secure an interest in the claim as counsel for the claimant. He joined with the Washington lawyer and they prepared to co-operate in the matter. This was early in 1875. About this tune, by some means, Jamos F. Casey, of New Orleans, brother-in-law of the President, learned the value of the claim and came to Washington, where | John ©. Landreau and his brother then were, Casey circumstances, took him to Philadelphia, where, through the payment of a little cash im band aod the promise ot a regular monthly stipend, Landreau was induced to assign his claim to one Hayener and John M. Butler, The latter Assistant Secretary of the National Life Iusurance Company at Philadelphia and is a relative of Jay Cooke. The assignment to Havener and Butler was made, it 1s alleged, to cover Casey trom being publicly known jn the matter, for in a subsequent arrangement the claim was divided by contract among the “ring” that, it is alleged, was formed by Casey. A stipulation was also made in t Havener and Butler assignment that John C. Landreaa was to have $300,000 on collection of the claim. GINBS LOOMS UP. ‘The “‘copartnership” formed by Casey includes Hav- ener avd Butler, his brother John Casey, who is a bank AMATEUR OARSMEN, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE NATIOMAL ASSOCTA- TION—TWENTY-FIVE CLUBS REPRESENTED— VEXATIOUS QUESTIONS SETTLED AND IMPOR- TANT AMENDMENTS ADOPTED. A special meeting of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen was held at the Metropolitan Hotet yesterday morning. It was called to order by Mr. A. F. Dexter, of the Narragansett Boat Ciub of Providence, when tbe following permanent officers were —President, Commodore James M. Ferguson, Quaker City Boat Club, Philadelphia; Secretary, Henry W. Garfield, Excelsior Boat Club, Detroit, Mich.; As- sistant Secretary, Richard Neville, Nautilus Boat Club, New York, The credentials of delegates were then called for, twenty-five clubs responding with the an. nexed list of duly authorized representatives ;— Analostan, Washington, D. C.—M. Bailey. W. Edwards, Atalanta, New York—Jobn E. Eustis, J. J.T. Fryct. gjAtgonauta, Bergen Point, N. J.—E, AS, Many Ts I, pring. Beaverwyck, Albany, N. ¥.—W. R. Hills Catskill, Catskill, ¥,'¥.—J. Day, Jr Excelsior, Detroit, Micn.—H. W. Garfield, Friendship, New York—P. 8. Biglin, James T. Car- roll, James P, McDonough. M. L. Filley, Lansingburg, N. Y¥.—Albert Gallup. paizammercy, New Yorkie J. Atkinson, F. J. Engol- ardt, Mutual, Albany, N. ¥.—C. H, Thomas, FE, S. Fisher. Nautilus, New York—William Walsh, James Murphy, Richard Neville, , Natragansett, Providence, R, L—A. F. Dexter, Frank Shehan. New York Athletic—H. P. Egleston, H. G. Meeker, C. H. Pierce. Nassau, New York—Lindsay Watson, Walter Wilson. Olympic, Albany, N. Y.—W, P. Rudd, C. 8. H. Ellis. Philadelphia Barge Club—John M. Taylor. Quaker City Boat Club—George W. Parker, James M. Ferguson, Riverside, Rochester, N. Y.—R. S. Taylor. St. John’s, Now Orleans, La.—E. P. Gross, Triton, Newark, N, J.—Alexander Handy, Townley, S. 8. Smith. Ulysses, Troy, N. ¥.—S. B. Stinson, Union Springs, Union Springs, N. Y.—G. H. Wyatt, Wolvinhook, Greenbush, N. 'Y.—C. ©. Loderwick, W. C. Ruyter. Undine, Philadelphia—W, R. Tucker. Waverley, Now York—Walter M, Flemming, MD. Benjamin F. Brady, H. Bartley. THE AMATEUR QURSTION, Mr. Dexter stated the object of the meeting, it being called particularly to amend articic 3 of the constitution, relating to the definition of an amateur, the proposed alteration and addition having been bulletined the time required, Mr. Garfield, in order to facilitate inatvers and get into working shgpe at once, moved that the amend- ment which had been read and which will be found be- low, bb referred to a committee of nine to consider its feasibility and report thereon, ‘This being the pleasure of the meeting, the President selected the following as the committee:—A. F, Dexter (chairman); L. L. Spring, W. R. Hills, P. 8. Biglin, F. J. Engelhardt, Henry W. Garfield, 8. 'B. Atkinson, M. Batley and Wi ter Wilson. The committee retired, and within half an bour reported that it had agrecd upon the subjoined. as the definition of an amateur oarsman :— An amateur oarsman is one who does not enter in an open competition, or for either a stake, ptblic or ad- mission money or entrance fec; or competes with or against a professional for any prize; bas never taught, pursued or assisted in the pursuit of athletic exercises ‘as a means of livel! membership of any rowing or other athletic club was not vrought about or does not continue because of any mutual agreement or understanding, express or implied, whereby his becoming or continuing a member of such olub would be of any pecuniary beneft to him whatever, direct or indirect; who bas never been omployed in any oceupa- tion Involving any use of the oar or paddle. "This clause is intended especially. cailed amateur oarsman being surreptitions| pe forrowing. as, for losance, ‘by being farnished Jucrative ‘employment in sinecure positions. BOATBUILDERS MAY ROW. Mr. Tacker, of tho Undine Club, Philadelphia, moved that tho report be accepted, which belng done, he desired to know if the above in any wise restricted boatbuiiders trom rowing. He did not think that the rE hi . Boat builders had been intentionally excepted in the past from taking part in the association regattas, but upon more mature deliberation it had been agreed that the rule was too sweeping, and the committee, wishing to be as liberal as possible, yet closely watching that the cause of amateur rowing should not be unjustly dealt with, had modified this proviston, Consequently it was held that unless a boatbuilder can be shown to practice with the oar to an unde extent, he will be allowed to row under this definition. The sticking up of a sign as boatbuilder will not hereafter disqualify such from taking part in the regattas, JANITORS EXCLUDED. Mr. Tucker then asked if janitors of boathouses were to be allowed to row. Mr. Dexter soon settled this point by quoting the clause ‘has never taught, pur- sucd or assisted in the pursuit of athletic exercises as a means of livelihood,” which of course excludes persons | thus employed. THE “PECUNIARY BENEFIT’? CLAUSE, Mr. Man, of the Argonauta Club, Bergen Point, de- sired that’ the clause in the proposed amendments touching the pecuniary question should be more fully explained by the committee; or, in other words, he wanted to Know just how far this idea of receiving emolument for rowing was intended to go, and who would be excluded under the above construction, Mr. Dexter cheerfully responded. The understand- ing of the committee, and wirat had been arrived at after long discussion, was that— “The construction to be put upon this clause may be arrived yy supposing a case brought before the Executive Committee as follows, viz. : suspected man is summoned to qualify himself as an amateur. He is asked, ‘Was the business position you occupy given you on condition of your joining that club and rowing in its crew?’ ‘Will you probably lose that posi- tion of profit it you leave your club or retnse to row in its crew!’ If he answers ‘yes’ to either question he is, self-convicted; if he answers ‘no’ to both, and the com- mittee cannot contradict his testimony, he is a genuine amateur, However, always supposing the tion of profit that *s, whatever it may be, 18 ope in which he gives honest work in full return for his salary. Outside of these requirements clubs or individual members theroof may render any acts of kindly service to their members. ” 7 This explanation seemed satisfactory all around and the amendment as abovo was substituted for article 3 of the constitution by a unanimous vote, each club represented responding as tts name was called. PRIZES. Pending the considerat; ot of the above in commit- tee, or rather just before Dexter, as directed by the Executive Committee, of- examiner; I’, F. Herwig, Deputy Collector of the Port of New Orleans; Francis Thomas, late Minister to | Peru; Richard Gibbs, of New Yor! the Fifth Auditor's ofice, and se: “ring” now went to work and, as is charged, pro- cured the appointment of Gibbs, who has one-tenth ot the claim, as Minister to Peru. The significance of this becom reut When it 1s Known that the claim can only be coliected through dipiomatic iniluence. The readers of the Hexap will remember that mach inquiry was made at the time of the appointment of Gibbs, in April last, as to who be was and why he was appointed, Another fact of significant import has been discovered, It is asserted on high authority that Gibbs? name was mentioned lor the position early as ruary, 18 It was desirable that Gibbs should not fail to have and hold the comission for at least a few months, So as to guard against the danger of his firmation being defeated by the Senate his name was Dot sent béfore that body, but was withheld and his appointment gnd commission were given him alter the adjournment of the extra session ot the Senate. His ap- pointment is of the date of April 9, 1875, and he was ‘not contirmed tril last month, THE PAPERS IN THE CASE. The latest move of the ‘ring’? was to induce Lan- dreau to vbdtain from bis counsel in Wasuingwn, on @ plausible pretext, iu Se ver last, all lette: and papers pertaining to the case. The counsel gave up a portion of the papers, of which he retained copies lor his own protection in case of treachery on the partof the “ring,” whom he had now learned to regard with suspiciou, Among the papers placed in the counsel's hands by Landreau we ny that con- clusively showed the plans of the “ring,” and _ among others a letter from John Casey, then in New Orleans, to Landreau, in whieh he stated that Gibbs bad an in- | terest in the claim. Just about the time of Gibbs’ appointment ne and James F, Casey were in Washington together and on | terms of the closest intimacy, and just before Gibbs | set out tor Peru Casey went to. tie Solicitor of the | State Department and gleaned all the information pos- | sible in regard to the Landreau claiin. | | | | | | GERMAN UPTOWN SAVINGS BANK. | The depositors of the German Uptown Savings Bank Met in Second avenue, between Forty-sixth and Forty- Seventh streets, last evening, Mr. William Reiss pre- siding, Tho meeting was more largely attended than most of those revently held. The Dopositors' Committee re ported that they heli three meetings since the last | moeting of the depositors, but had been anable to ob. fain any figures showing (he actuw condition of the bank's accounts. They had appointed a sub com- mittee to obtain figures, one of whom reported that counsel had been consulted with regard to the action hecessary tu be taken by the depusitors, Now it is ans | derstvod trom the opinion obtained that the pres: | ent proceedings against the bank are not in the puture of bankruptcy proceedings, that this being so the <ig- | hatures of two-thirds of the depositors cannot control | the remainder; that ander proceedings in bankruptcy the signatures of two-thirds could, and that proceed: | ings in bankruptey would dissolve the bank. When this report was made general discaasion ensued, sev- eral of the speakers urging the rest to sign the agreo- ment with the bank Hw in cireuiation among the do- positors. The signatures of goveral depositors were obtained to this Seroement A depositor stated that Mr. Levingor, againet whom suit has been commenced tor the teaver ot wads of the bunk, alleged to bave been misappropriated, tad offered ts compromise in the sum of $40,000. Auother stated Uiat if the bank were continued it was liRely that someting rensonable could be realized on the Alabama Katiroad bonds, but if the bank suspended then thore was very little chance of ever getting any- thing from that quarter, @ The meeting then adjourned until next Tuesday, fered the following : Resolved, That the Exeeutive Committes of the associa- tion be, und is hereby, instructed to resume possession at the next regatta of the association of all the prizes hereto- fore given to winners; to dispose of the same to the best advanta: rchase ‘suitable fags for previous winners, ‘and hereafter in all regattus to give flags as prizes, the samo tw be the absolute property of the winners. Messrs. Tucker and Man opposed the passage of the resolution as unfair to past winners, while Mr, Eustis thonght the “tinware” was a great bother to keep, inas- mach as they were challenge prizes, and the year alter might change bands, Flings, he thought, were better, and could be hung on boathouses, whereas the silvor was required to be safely stowed away. Coming toa vote the resolution was rejected, not a single member approving its passage. THE CENTENNIAL REGATTA. Neville, of the Nautilus Club, offered the follow. Resolved, That the National Association of Amateur Oars- men cordially indorse the invitation already extended 1 principal, rowing cluve of Europe to participate in the ¢ tenia) Regatta to be held on the Scuuylkill Kiver, Ph delphiay next autumn, ‘This was adopted without a dissenting voice. Mr. Man, of the Argunautas, called upon President Furgason to state what bad been done by tim and his association concerning the International Regatta to be herd next year at hiladeiphia. Mr. Ferguson said that it was beyond question but that they would have representative amateur crews from England and Ireland, and perhaps trom France, with them on that occasion, and in the profession: contests crews trom the Thames and Tyne, Eng! would compete, A cordial invitation is extended to all, d everything will be d Centennial year’s amusemont successful in every r spect. ROWING “REVOLVERS, "? Mr. Dexter desired to amend article 9, section 2, of the bylaws, by adding “Any member of the club to which the tndividual whose status is being investi- | gated belongs, who shall be required to do so by the | mmittee hay the matter in charge, shall furnish committee with his written declaration upon honor that, to the best of bis knowledge and belief, the oars- an in question ts eligible under the association's “inition of an amateur, and if an entry 1s desired to be made fora regatta, that he has been a member of the club for two months preceding the date ot said regatta.” This gave rise tomuch discussion, as it was offered With the express intention of stopping “revolvers” jg amateur parsmen. The fact that certain rowing or the past three or four years have belonged to veral boating organizations and competed in each of F regattas has become such an annoyance and itrage the continued success or the sport demanded its discontinuance. Courtney, of Union Springs, and Yates, of Chicago, were quoted as being such, the lat- ter very recently boasting that he airendy was a mem- ber of four clubs, and desited to jom haifa dozen more, ‘This kind of work was heartily contemned by several members, among these being Measre. Gartleld, Tucker ana Hills, Woo claimed that theevil was of suc ture It must at once be st Mr. Tucker dl fully comcide with the entire wording of the amend- ment, and while he would pot restrain a gontleman from joming ny number of clubs be would restrict them to one im their rowing record, That is, they could enter tor regattas but from one club only. He therefore moved as an amendment to Mr. Dexter's motion after the word “enter,” the clause “and has not been entered in any rave from any other club for three months A mb venshs the date of said regatta,"’ The original amendment with this alteration was then passed. This eflectually stops the career of those oarsmen who ha habit of travelling over the country forthe of winning all the prizes that came in their way, Adjourned, THE NEXT AMATEUR REGATTA, The Executive Uommittoe of the National Associa. tion of Amateur Oarsmen resolyed in session, on Wed- to make this portion of the | nesday evening last, to hold the regatta of this year at Philadelphia, on or about the 21st of August next, and prior to the Centennial Regatta. The committee who will have full charge of the regatta js composed of Alex- ander Kumbaar, John E, Eustis, Marcellus Bailey, E. R. Craft and H. W. Garfield. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S WORK, The Executive Committee of the National Associa- tion.of Amateur Oarsmen met at Knickerbocker Cot- tage, Sixth avenue, last evening, The only business of importance transacted was the final disposition of the case of James Reilly, recently a member of the Neptune Club four. Charges were made affecting hie record as an amateur under the rules. The evidence submitted was not of that positive nature to justify his being debarred from rowing, and so the committee held by a vote of two to one. The protested members of the Riverside Rowing Club, of Rochester, N. Y., were unanimously reinstated, Adjourned to meet at the same piace the first Saturday in April next. INTERNATIONAL AQUATICS, VISITS TO THE UNIVERSITIES OF OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE—EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ENGLISIC ‘ OPINION ON THE AMERICAN COLLEGIATE CHALLENGE—FIRST OBJECTIONS OF THE BRITISH STUDENTS—FINAL HOPES OF A MEETING IN AMERICA. Loxpox, Jan, 4, 1876, On Now Year's Day I visited tho Universities of Ox- ford and Cambridge with a view to ascertain the feel- ings and Opinions of their members in reference to the challengo sent by the American Collegiate Association w each of them to compete in the Centennial Regatta, AT CAMBRIDGE, On arriving in Cambridge | learned that the several colleges were almost deserted; that, excopting a few “degree men,” the whole of tho students were away at their homes, participating in tho festivities and enjoyments of the season, and that among the small number ‘of bookworms, to whom mathematical dis- tinction was a magnet of greater power of attraction than the Christmas revels, scarcely a “boating man’ was to be met with. On inquiring at Trinity College T found that the Cambridge Captain, Mr. W. B. Close, at his pleasant home in the Maritime Alps, whithor the copy of the invitation had been forwarded; and the porter informed mp that the only rowing men in town were afew members of the college boat clubs, I ex- prossed a wish to speak to these gentlemen, and was accordingly admitted by the civil functionary within tho historic precincts of the grand old structare, Crossing the front quadrangle, and passing under one of the fine Gothic archways which are so numcrous in the University Unildings, I was conducted to a comfortably furnished apartment in which were two young undergraduates, apparently deeply immersed in the consideration of some intricate problem. A closer inspection, however, relieved me from any embarrass- ment which I might have fel€in intruding upon their academic quietudo, for I perceived that their energies were only concentrated upon a friendly game at chess On explaining my mission, I was cordially received, and we were soon discussing the question of My hosts spoke enthusiastically of the sponded to. challenge and of the anxiety felt by many of thoir fel: low residents to contest the Mas ered of the oar with their American friends upon They said that the time fixea for the con- test was well chosen, but that some ditfi- culty would probably be experienced in collecting a really roprgsentative crew who would agreo to tho conditions set forth in the, letter of invitation; nevor- theless, a special committee meeting would be called on tho first day of the reassembling of tho students, i it was to be hoped that the decision then arrived at would make the desired consummation a certainty. THE MAIN ODSTACLE, according to current opinion here, lies in meeting the proposal that the race is to be rowed without cox- swaths, This difficulty, however, may possibly be tided over, ospecially if the course'bo a’ straight one, and I understand that latterly, in the contests between the various colleges, the use of four-oared coxswainless | boats has been introduced. The request to Mr. Tom Hughes to act as umpire has given great satisfaction. Although nothing definite can be known until after the committee meeting, which will be held in about three weeks, yet to judgo from the general opinion of the collegians with whom I had the opportunity to con- verse, it may reasonably, if not confidently, be expected, that the kindly and gonerous terms in which the chal- enge is couched will have the desired effect IN TRINITY AND THE OTHER COLLEGES. After interviewing two or three more of the “row- ing” students still remaining in Trinity College, who merely echoed the sentiments of the first two, I visited in like manner St, Jobn’s, Christ's, Emanuel, Sidney and Jesus colleges, in ail of which the same ideas pre- vailed, At the last named place the only gentleman to be discovered was MR. FB. I, MORGAN, ‘ono of the Fellows, who, as I ascertained fram tho porter, had in his younger days taken a leading part in aquatic sports. On being ushered into his sanctum L caught the last echo of a growl of displeasure which e latter's own ground. ; had escaped from the _ scholart; lips on aecount ‘of the unholy invasion of hix studi- ous = retirement, and with an air of im- Patience the man of jearning conironted the special correspondent of the New York Hxxacp, and in a half angry tone demanded the reason why he was thus interrupted, which I explained briefly and_politely. As the object of tho interview dawned upon his scho- lustic mind the studious features relaxed, and the ex- ression of annoyance save place to a pleagmnt smile. lo displayed a kindly Ynterest in the matter and seemed disposed to steal a few moments from his be- loved books. Probably his memory had wandered back to the days in which he himself had achieved no mean reputation upon the poetic waters of the Cam; days in which his love for mfianly exercises hod Prompted him to deeds worthy now of emulation by is younger brethren; days which had developed the vigor and health which now support discharge of his high duties. “YOUNG GENTLEMEN"? 8 that the would be oxtremely likely to close with the challenge. “If they like to epend their monoy we shall not ob- ject.” AT OXPORD—OPINIONS OF LITERATI Tt was now time to proceed to the more ancient, but scarcely more renowned sister university, and a quick him in the able emphatic opinion of which Cantabs. found tl found even more empty than tnose of tho Having inquired my way to St. Jobn’s 1 t Mr. Stayner, the capiain of the Oxford eight, was in Bath. A telegram, howe soon elicited from him thet although of course un- able to express any “decided opinion, he: should “strongly advise the acceptance of the Mr. Stayner has displayed much anxiety latterly in his endeavors to bring about an acceptation of the chal- lenge, and his voice will, undoubtedly, have great weight on the reassembling of his colleagues, as farascan bo gathered at present, Oxford is thusiastic as Cambridge in favor of the proposal. MR. WILLAN. After a fruitless visit to several of the colleges I came upon Mr. Willan, of Exeter, who was President of the Oxtord crow at the time of the visit of the Harvards to this country in 1869. He was delighted with the idea of the rival crews meeting once more, and on American soil, and had ‘little doubt that at the ensuing mecting ofthe captains of the diferent Oxonian College Boat clubs @ unanimous and hearty affirmative «response would be conveyed to tho American Intercollegiate Association. "? BROOKLYN BOATING. The Pioneer Boat Club of Brooklyn have just com- pleted a new boat house, which, im appearance and completeness of its appointments, compares favorably with any in the State, The building is situated at the foot of Thirty-fourth street, Brooklyn, and from its broad balconies an exceedingly One view of the bay and passing craft maybe had. The house is con- structed upon spiles and after the Swiss style of archi- | tecture, with neat scrollwork and mouldings ornament- ing its exterior. It covers an aroa of twenty-five by seventy feet, and is about forty feet bigh. The lower story, which is thirteen feet in the clear, is used for stowing boats and gymnasium. The secqnd story is reached by two stairways, one at the land end lead- ing to a hallway, from which either the reception or Gressing room is reached, and the other at the water end leading directly into the reception room, tho latter with black wi balustrade and pedestal. The Teception room is y by twenty-five feet, and occu- pies the water of tho second story. ‘It is hand. somely finished in black walnut, pitch and white pine, and ite floors of two-inch pitch pine, oiled and waxed. This room looks ont upon the upper bal- cony, which is connected by a donble glass door and two French casement windows The fur- nituro in the reception room is very elaborate. The dressing room occupies the Innd end of the second flow ind is fitted up with lockers, bath and wash roonis and all (he necessary appurtenances; the bath. room being an apartment lined with zinc and sapped with a shower from which either sait or fresh water may be bad, The wasbroom is fitted with thice marble bas ina Diack walnut stand and supplied with fre: jer from: the street, The dressing room is tostily fitted up; its walls, ceilings and lockers being varnished, and its floor oiled and waxed. Altogether the house is an ornament to the water front, and the ‘members of the clad have just cause to feel proud, ‘This club has lately been reorganized, and will com: mence the coming season under the ‘most favorable of tifteen boats, in addition to two new fyar oared gigs now being constructed for them and ‘ome private single sheils, THE CENTENNIAL REGATTA, Porapeventa,’ Jan, 19, 1876, To tne Evttos ov tax Hera The last paragraph of your Dublin correspondent’s letter of January 3, published in today’s Henaun jeods a correction. He inadvertently states that the ntennial Regatta at Pasladelphia is to be held in Jane, 1s will aot begin until August 20, and the date is Axed | ran of cighty miles brought me to Oxtord, the colleges | vitation. "| circumstances. It now has thirty members and a fleet | | young sportsmen forjsome time between that and September 16. me | also says ‘that whatever crew or crews may present themselves will not be authorized to represent any Trish organization, but only their noble selves." Tho rules of the Centennial Regatta will not permit entries « from any but a regularly organized club, so that thosea entering are guaranteed by the club to be bond fide amateurs, Very respectfuliy : JAMES M. FERGUSON, Commodore Schuylkill J BRITISH RIFLEMEN. [From the Glasgow News, Jan, &} Speaking at St. George’s Hall, Liverpool, on the oc- »; casion of the prize delivery to the First Lancashire # Rifle Volunteers, Lord Derby quoted statistics on thes subject of numbers and efficiency. The onteome of ther} whole was that the volunteer force in the a, i had fully maintained its position, and the relations the volunteers and the regular army were on a more | clearly detined footing. It was difficult’ to out the exact position which the — volu force could take in any scheme of defence. From | the nature of things, only a part would be available at | agiven time, except in the extreme case of threatenca invasion, The authorities estimated that for coast brigades 50,000 men might be counted on; the inland men would probably garrison fortresses. In all, 90,000 LAST HOURS OF THE CONFEDERACY. WHAT GENERAL GEORGE H. SHARP KNOWS OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE REBELLION, General George H, Sharp, Surveyor of the Port of New York, delivered a lecture last evening in the Har- Jem Congregational church on “The Last Hours of the Confederacy.” 1 is doubtful if there is another man in the whole country so well qualified to speak upon this subject as General Sharp. Serving upon General Grant's staff from the time that officer as- sumed command of the armies of the United States until the surr@mder of the Army of Northern Virginia, having exclusive management of the secret service branch of the army, and being withal a keen observer, General Sharp knows more of the last struggles of the Southern Confederacy than any man either North of South, His lecture’last evening was replete with highly im toresting historical facts and personal reminiscences, Beginning with what he termed ‘*the failing fortanes of the Confederacy,” the speaker said that it was not until tMhawinter of 1864-65 that the Northern commandert men might be counted on ‘when mobilization took place. We had few men in England, in comparison with other European countries, for national defence, and it was, therefore, all the more necessary that every man should be in bis right place. CHESS AND THE CENTENNIAL, —— To Tue Epitok or tax HkRaLp:— Aciroular appears in the pages of a Western monthlyy devoted to chess requesting the lovers of that who wish to further the success of the Centennial Ch oss Tournament to forward their subscriptions to the -offl- cers of the ‘‘American Chess Association.” This can onty be regarded as an attempt of at most two or threo indivfduals to nullify, or at least cripple, the projuct of the Philadelphia Chess Club, which has taken, the initiative steps toward assuring the success of an inter- national chess gathering. The American ChesssAsso ciation” 1s moribund, if not’ actually defunct, 1t bad no meeting during the past year; its _membarsare few | in number, are severed ‘from cach — other by wide distances, and, if separately ques- tioned, as has to some extent already been done, would basisg denounce all interference with the eiforts of the Philadelphia Chess Club, The mass of chers playors do not know the men whose names are signed w the circular mentioned above; whe “‘nsso- ciation” has no money in its treasury, no local habitation, no credit as a body, and, so far as the opinion of New York players goes, the gentlemen who wish to muinage an affuir requiring for its conduct such command of confidence and such capability are gener- ally looked upon as irresponsible and are unbversally, regarded as totally incompetent The Philadelphia Chess Club 1s the largest and wealthiest assoctation of the kind in the United States; ic has pledged the credit of a body representing men of large means umd great liberality; it has permanent headquarters and can be made responsible for moneys intrusted to its-care, and in view of all these considerations it 1s to be hoped that the efforts ofa few mischiet makers to hinder, if not ruin, a project looked forward to so hopetulky’ by the chess players of all countries wili be promptly and effectually squelched, PAWN AND. MOVE. FOX HUNTING. To tne Eptror or THs Hrratp:— Since our first meet of hounds at Hackemsack I have been so often asked to give my opinion on fox hunting and if it is likely to become a leading sport in this country. My invariable reply is yes, if taken in hand by the right men. There can bono doubt that it will be some time before it, becomes a national institution, but like everything else it must havo.its beginning. To mako it a success the matter must be taken up by a committee of gentlemen haying their whole souls in it and who are willing to devote considerable time and attention to itin its infancy. Of courso-capital is the first thing required. A country we haveand, although foxes are few, with strict preserving would be plentiful as blackberries ina couple of seasons, Tillthen we mast be content with a drag pack of not less than sixteen couple of hounds, For this would be required a huntsman, kennel hunts- man and whip, and to hunt two days aweek there must be cight horses to mount the master and whip; there must be kennels and stables, ofcourse, built which need not be an expen! Now supposing there should be 100 membe each there 18 $10,000 to start with, and that amount carefully and. judigiously expended would cover the whole outlay and give the first season’s sport, I have confined myself to 100 members, but when the pack is an established fact and all i working order | am much mistaken if we shall not have twice 100, Let our once taste the excitement of the hase, with about six miles of good country to cross with clever cattle under them, and they would say, 1n the words of Uld Jorrocks, “Tis the sport of kings, tho glory of war, with only ten per cent of the danger; then we onld be overdone with subscriptions, ‘The uninitiated in fox hunting im agine it is only for the rich, and a most selfish sport, but this is not so, Every man, irom the peasant to the Pres- ident, will be. welcome at’ the covert side as long as he behaves himself—, ¢., don’t head the fox, override tho hounis and make too much noise. America wants sport of this kind if she wisbes her rising generation to be on a par with other countries in horsemanship. An influential committee once formed, and fox hunting is inty. Then all that will be required, as the poet » Let our horse be well bred and in bloomt Good across country and up to your we! Then take hold of your reins with your sit down to your saddle and keep his a. qouthfal ambitions ead straight, BLASSON, WRESTLING, | A CHALLENGE, New York, Jan, 20, 1876, ‘The undersigned, Devonshire wrestlers, one or both of them, bereby challenge Christo! or Bauer, one or both of them, or any other Graco-Roman wrestiers in America, as to the relative skill, science and endurance of the respective systems, the issuo to decide the supremacy; the contestants each to employ his own | style of wrestling; two out of three square back falls to settle the question. As neither of the challengers exceeds 145 pounds the heavy weight Greco-Romans ought not decline the proffered contest. With the un- derstanding that no admission fee shall be charged; the trial (o be witnessed by those only «pecially invited; Harry Hill, of No. 25 t Houston street, to arrange the monetary term: he challengers to be addressed jal! by letter. W. H. BROWNING, Lacon hed: ALBERT ELLIS. AMERICAN RACKETS, In a single-handed match of American rackets played yeeterday at the Madison street court, Mr. J. Lenihan, the winner of the gold racket at the late tour- nament, defeated Mr. B. McQuade the best two out of three games im fine style. The leading professionals will have to look to their laurels. The following is the score;— J. Lenihan, — B. MeQuade, First game.. aL u Second gam: 21 19 Third game..... 17 au M. Sullivan and J, Murphy played an exciting match against RK. M. Dore and D. Maddon, the latter proving victorious, winning the first and third games by ascore of 21 to 12 and 21 to 19 respectively, whilst tho former obtained the second; score, 21 to 18 Some of the leading Mutual base ball players then played a match, this game forming an excellent prac- tice, Messrs. Burns and Boyd being pitted against Messrs. Eggler and Hallinan. The former won the first game—score, 21 to 20—and the third—2l to 13—their opponents getting the second; seore, 21 to 18. HANDBALL, A mateh arising out of the contests at the Now Year's Day Tournament came off yesterday at MeQuade’s court, 1m Madison street, much interest being excited thereby, both sides having warm backers. The contestants were Messrs. Harney and McLoughlin against P. Reagan and M. Flanigan, The former defeated their opponenta in fine style, some of the strokes being remarkably tine. The follow is the score:—First game—Harney and McLoughlin, 21; Reagan and Flanigan, 16, Second me—Harney and McLoughlin, 14; nm and Flani- an, 21. Third game—Harney and McLoughlin, 21; eagan and Flanigan, 12, To day a match for $100 will be played at the above court between Messrs. Morris Moore and Arthur MeQuade against Messrs, Bernard MeQuade and W. Ryan, the best of seven games. Some ino play may be expected, SEDDONS MOUSE'S BENEFIT, Betwoen 300 and 400 lovers of the “manly art of self-defence” assembled yesterday afternoon at Harry Hill's on the occasion of the benefit tendered to Sed- dons’ Mouse. Johnny Dwyer and Steve Taylor began the fun. Ed halahan, of San Francisco, and Mike Co- burn followed, both making a very good show, Sam yer and Johnuy Saunders came next, being fol- Jowed by Billy Madden and Peter Croker.’ Jim Kelly and the Mouse wound up the afternoon’s sport, When the wind up closed three cheers were given for the little light weight champion. D. W. FIELD A LUNATIC, In the case of Daniel W. Field, @ large real estate owner in this ¢ity and Wrovidence, R. I., which has been undergoing investigation for some time before the erif's jury, the examination was concluded yester- day. He was judged by the jary to bea lunatic, and not capable of managing his estate. Some of his Is were revoked, (t having been shown that in ono in- | Lee and the hurried pursuit, | and forced him into active labor, | trinmph, The were at all accurately informed of the position, strength and resources of the enemy, At the commencement of the struggle the Confederate War Office knew the number and strength of every regiment that marched through Washington in less than thirty-six hours afver its arrival at the capitai, The South was then a unit All were loyal and enthusiastic, and the matter of ob ‘taining news from their lines was a very diffleult one Mindeed. To the North the & sealed book, ewhile they had no difliculty in obtaining information of onth wa aall our movements and very many of our pians. But an the fall of 1864 this condition of things vegan to change and was very soon com pletely reversed. “Tho failing fortunes of the srebellian’? now became apparent. Hitherto overy one ‘within the Southern lines was loyal in action, word and belief; but now they saw the ship was sinking aand that no power on earth could keep her clear, As resnlt very many people living in the South began giving information to oyr armies. Traders and store. Keepers in the towns and villages readily lent their aid an furnishing data of the movements of the Confeder ates, and. 1) Was but a short time autil General Grant, through tho Secret Serviee Bureau, received almost daily reports of the amount of fixed. ainmunition and number of guns inand about Richmond, the amount of provisions on hand and constantly deing received via the canal and the ratlroads, and what was being done at the Tredegar Iron Works. Beside this General Sharp had a complete roster of Lee’s army—so complete that, as the speaker said, he would not have cared to bave it corrected by one of Leo's staff. Not a regiment or » battery could pass through Richmond or Petersbut without the fact being known at Grant's headquart in less than twenty-four hours, Indeed, so complete Was this source of information that when the Confed- erate navy alast and most desperate effort to us and war vessels in the Jam } Hiver, the fact that the movement would be made was known at City Point forty-eight bours before the rams and their tenders left their mooriogs. This important piece ot news, togethor with many others, was fur- nished by a clerk in the rebel Navy Department. As the winter grew on it became less and less dificult to get information, uutil at last our army headquarters was about as well posted in regard to the strength, re- sources and movements of the enemy as was General Lee himself. These things were looked upon by Gen- eral Grant as a sure indication of the sudden collapse of the Coniederacy, and be planned bis ents ac. cordingly. The whole South was dissatistied and heartily sick of the unbqual contest, and everything pointed to its speedy termination. At this point General Sharp gave some exceedingly interesting accounts of the minor details and manage- ment of the secret service. There were five stations be- iwoen City Point and Richmond, and a cipher despatch would be sent from one to the other by different mes- sengers to avoid exciting suspicion. The principal agent ip Richmond was a lady, the same who now oc- cuptes the position of Postmistress of that city. The speaker gave a graphic and very minute description of this lady, whom he considers one of the shrewdest and smartest women of the present age. Besides the method just mentioned of getting news to and from Richmond there was still another agency. An old soldier, who had done duty many years asa Sergeant in the regular army, but who was at this time serving in the ranks of the Confederacy, madé over- tures to our officers. He was very timid a would not enter the Union lines, so General Sharp went to sce him, passing through the enemy's pickets and remaining among them somo time, The old ser- geant finaily became one of the General’s most trusted agents, The Richmond and papers came as regular as clockwork, from them a vast deal of very valuable information was gleaned. A rebel officer who had obtained a leave of absence tor the purpose of visiting his home, somewhere in Geor- gia, wrote a letter to one of these papers detailing an ac- count of his trip home, stating that when he struck the Piedmont Railroad he found it so overwhelmed with carrying stores for the Confederate army that he could not get passage on a train and was, therefore, obliged to walk a distance of forty-eight miles. This ofiicer was quite humorous in his descriptions, and doubtless thonght he was doing a very funny thing; but the military information contained in his letter governed to a great extent the subsequent movements of General Grant—the movements that resulted in the overthrow of General Lee. Passing from this branch of the subject G Sharp turned his attention to “the closing scenes of the rebellion,” beginning with Lee's suicidal move against and captupe of Fort Steadman. Lee learned that Grant was preparing to move early in March, while no other Union commander had ever dared to attempt a move before May. He wished to make Grant believe that the Confederate army was stronger and more vigorous than he had supposed, and to thisend twe brigades were hurled against Fort Steadman and—were captured. Then came the assault on the entire rebel line, tho movement by Sheridan on the loft’ and the turning of Lee's right, the cap- ture of Richmond and Petersburg, the flight of Near Burksville kwell’s command, consisting of seven general officers and 8,000 men were captured. Of a sceno in connection with this capture the speaker gave a very graphic and interest- ing account, showing how General Ewell forgot the dig- nity of his position, was rebuked by hum (the speaker) nd subsequently by one of his division commanders— eneral Kershaw, of South Carolina. In conclusion, an account was given of the surrender of Lee, which oc- curred in a large room and not under an apple tr and how every loyal heart bounded when the 400 guns captured from the enemy were made to beich jorth @ grand sa lute that shook the very heavens, CHRYSOSTOM. — LECTURE BY DR. LORD AT ASSOCIATION HALL, Dr. John Lord lectured before a large audience a Association Hall yesterday morning on Chrysostom ‘The lecture was both entertaining and instructive, The lecturer said Chrysostom was not the first mas who preached the new doctrine destined to subvert Paganism, but he was the greatest preacher of the early Chureh. Chrysostom’s father was a man of high mili- tary rank; his mother a noble Christian woman. Chrysostom was educated for tho bar, but the practice of the rofession did not corre. spond with its exalt theory. Chrysostom was soon disgusted with the ordinary occurrences of the forum. He began to tremble for his personal salva- tion, and he fled from the city as if for his life. He joined the monks, making occasional visits to bie mother, but his health gave way, ane er living stx years inacave the Bishop of Antioch made him deacon Chrysostom had bat he was been elevated to a height anpreceden' not too high to fall. Fortunately moral greatness to convert his fall ' Jord chamberlain turned against him first, then Theophilus, then the Empress, She altowed Theophilus to summon a council to try Chry- wostom and he was condemned, but the le wor not let him go and the Empress caused him to be re called. So Chrygostom was more powerful than be fore and not a whit more prudent. He again in suited the Empress, and a new synod was assembled and he was again deposed and banished, but he met bit fate with fortitude, He died at Comona, in the six Ueth year of his age, a martyr. THE ETHICS OF TRADE. The fifth leeture of the course of 1875-76 before the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen was de Itvered last evening at Steinway Hall, by Rev. James M. Pullman. The attendance was very large and the reverend gentleman's remarks were frequently inter- rupted with outbursts of applause, The subject of the and in the course le, it8 origin and original tunctions, its attractive. ness, growth, extent and benetits. The peculiarities of its ethics were relerred to, ho stating that it produced adulteration in the shape of bribery, combinations, rings and strikes, Tho effect of the etnies on charac. ter was fully dealt with. The lecture was a very in- teresting one and much appreciated by the audience. THE FIFTY-FIFTH MUSTERED OUT, The Fifty-fitth regiment, N.G.S.N. ¥., was disbanded jast night. The place was the Armory, on Hall place, near Cooper Institute, The tinal dissolution of the “French regiment” was utterly devoid of any exciting detail, At about haif-past seven the members of the regiment began to assemble in the hall, Officers im full uniform were present, but in the first part of the evening they apparently did not attempt to preserve anything like dixcipline, About half past eight, how. ever, when Colonel Gillon made his appearance, the staf and line perceptibly straightened up, The drums rolled, and the regiment having been tormed, Colonel Gillon, for the last time, put them throagh if OF lutions. He told them to order arma, whey déred them; he or them to carry arms and they shouldered them. Me politely requested them to T bayonets, and there were not more than four the 225 in line who had bayousts on ther The adjutant of the regiment told the Henany that as near as he could reckon there ‘present to be mustered ou! thi number making in all nine companies. Tho rs wore Colonel Gillon, Léeutenant Colonel Schilli or 8, Zuchiag and Aa. ‘Some of our best medical expert deen exainined on both sides, and the caso has Attracted a greet deal of attention, ot his property. dhe third wigs was rasan, we in a *