The evening telegraph. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, November 10, 1869, FIFTH EDITION, Page 8, Image 8

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    TIIEBAILY ' EVENING TELEGRAPH -PHIL A D E L Prt I A , WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10, 18G0.
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CITY IlfTVLI'lUKn CE.
IN MEMO III AM
The Obnl" of the I.ate Admiral fltewan
be Body In Wat at Independence Hall Onr
Pnfclle Hrhooln CUel-eBeml Aapvarance
ftbe City The Oreat Funeral Procession.
To-day will be one long remembered by the cltl
cens of Philadelphia. Time, in its ever-rapid night,
M fast carrying off those staunch, noble-hearted men
who, when their country was struggling In its In
fancy, boldly went forth in her defense, and added
lustre not only to the pages of It history but also
rowned their own nanioB with Imperishable glory,
it Is to the last earthly remains of one of the most
eminent of these that the people of Philadelphia are
called npon to pay the last sad tributes of respect,
and, from the extensive arrangements made, there
to every prospect that, in point of numbers and
jwlemnity, the funeral pageant or to-day will far ex
ceed any of its predecessors, with but a single ex
ception that, of the late President Lincoln.
TBS SERVICES AT BORDENTOWN.
Early yesterday morning the reruainj were placed
epen for the inspection of the people of Bordentown,
to whom the late Admiral had endeared himself by
many acts of charity and kindness, Gray-haired
men and staid old women, themselves nlmoBt on
the brink of the dread dnknown, Jostled with the
crowd and seemed to have been imbned with, for
the time, new life, In order that they might catch the
last glimpse in death of him whom they revered and
loved, and the reports of whose noble deeds of valor
had Be often sent the life blood tingling in Joyous
courses through their veins. Men whose counte
nances were indicative of anything but kindly feel
ings, whose worldly buffeting had dampened, as it
were, tie natural Impulse of the heart, broke forth
in unrestrained sobbings, and for the time being the
vnan was unmanned; gray-haired matrons, too, who
hadr.oaxed their children, now fathers and mothers
' themselves, to sleep by the recital of the valiant
deeds of "Old Ironsides,"1 bedewed their glasses with
tears, and wept freely over the one they In common
loved so well. The body of the deceased was laid
ti state in thu parlor of the family mansion, and an
1in moose throng kept pouring in and out all day ;
people for miles and miles around gathered to the
spot as though it were a secoud Mecca, and the
various roads and by-ways leading Into Bordentown
were peopled from early dawn uniil after dusk.
The body was luld out In the full-dress uniform of
a Hear Admiral, and enclosed in a metallic colli n.
At 4 o'clock the funeral service was held at the
house, in the presence of the family and the citizens.
In accordance with the request of his son, there was
bo sermon, and the service was conllncd to the
ritual of the K.plscopal Church. Rev. Mr. S. Coxe
and Kev. Mr. V. Pcttit, officiating in reading the ser
vice of tlie dead and the prayers. Rev. Mr. Coxe
was the former pastor of the church at Bordentown,
but is now stationed at Newton, Long Island, anil
came to Bordentown for, the purpose or assisting at
the funeral ceremonies.
It was expected that at the close of the services,
which took place at 4 o'clock, the guard or marines
weuld be in readiness to CRcort the body to Philadel
phia. Owing to delays in consequence or grounding
in the stream, the escort did not reach Bordentown
xintH oVilock, when it was decided to take the cars,
Instead of the boat, on the passage to the city. The
scene at this time was a most Impressive one. Night
had already fallen, and the house being situated
' npon a high hill, it was found ditllcult to transfer the
Remains to the depot.
The-escort was under the guide of those who knew
the path and who used lanterns to light the way.
' There was no music, no drums, but quietly and with
out any or the ordinary pomp and ceremonials or a
military display, the body was carried by the sailors
to the train. The guard consisted of twenty marines
and eight sailors, the whole under tho command or
-Captain J. o. Corbin, with Lieutenant-Commander
Rowland and Lieutenant Meade in eliurge or the mu
rines and sailors. The body, with the guard or
honor, left Bordentown in the train, to which a spe
cial car was attached, about, 7 o'clock. The son of
the deceased and a number or the personal friends
-also accompanied the remains. From Walnut street
. wharf to Independence Hall the body was tinder the
same escort, and in the hall was placed on a pe
destal erected for it and draped with tho American
flags. The hall was hung with black, and all the
prominent objects lu the room were clothed with the
name emblems of mourning. The colli a was so ar
ranged that the face of the deceased was visible
through the glass covering the face. On the lid was
a silver plate containing the inscription : "Rear
Admiral Charles Stewart, U. S. N. Born July as,
1778. Died Nov. 0, 18C!."
When arranged in Independence Hall, the coflln
had npon it the chapeau or the deceased, as well as
the sword presented to him by the State or Penn
sylvania, . and containing the Inscription: "Pre
sented by tho Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to
Captain Charles Stewart, March 6, 181(1." Last even
ing the body was In charge of a guard or marines,
and many persons visited it, the concourse pouring
hi until a late hour.
TDK SCENE AT INDEPENDENCE nAI.U
As early as 8 o'olock the crowd began to Rssemhin
- &L illSSnikVeTiharit 'wm with the ut-
- most difiloulty that the strong force of policemen
on duty preserved proper order. Ills Honor
Mayor Fox has detailed rrom the force Uve hun
dred picked men, and they are posted all around the
neighborhood, some on Chesnut street, a double line
of them guarding the hall-way, another double line
in the hall proper, and the remainder are scattered
through Independence Square. The detail is under
the command or High Constable John Curley. The
force on Chesnut street is employed in farming the
assemblage into a single column, a performance at-
- tended with much difficulty, every now and then
the outside pressure being so great as to break the
line, producing great coniusion.
SCENES IN THE CITY,
All over the city the flags are hung at hair-mast,
and many of them are draped lu the symbolic em
blem of death. Some of our prominent business
houses have been closed since morning, and many
others suspended business operations at noon. The
children In our public schools were all dismissed at
H o'clock, and the day seems to be given over to the
one main object the funeral. Our streets are
thronged with pedestrians, and all the avenues lead
' lng to the neighborhood of the State House are
densely thronged. All the banks, banking institu
tions, and public places closed at noon, and there ap
pears to be a general observance of the day. The
best of order prevails, and the persons whom we
meet seem to enter into the iuipressiveness of the
ccaslon. and desire to add to its solemnity.
Everything that could be done to make this a most
memorable event has been done by those in charge.
THE HALL FKOPEK.
The body Is ltld In state directly In front of the
statue of Washington, by the side of which hangs a
line oil portrait of the deceased ; the end of the colli n
points towards the old bell of Independence and the
ead towards Chesnut street; at either end of the
coftln, upon which lie the chapeau, sword, and sash
of the deceased and a United States flag, are posted
two marines, whilBt scattered around the room is a
number of the other members of the force, with
their arms at rest ; the crowd passes in and around
the eotlln, catching a glance at the features of the
deceased through the glass plate, and winding past
depart through the southeast window of the room,
-rbicu has been transformed Into a temporary door--way,
steps leading up from the inside and down into
the square; they then leave the square through the
frateway opening on Library street. The walls of
the hall, pictures, ami other Article, are all drapod
a mourning.
THE rROCESSION.
The arrangements for the funeral procession are
ut slightly different from those published in the
Tw.kurai-h yesterday; it, moves precisely at 8.
'clock, in the folleln? order, under tue cinef-Mar.
fihalahip of General Ruff:
Chief Marshal and Aids.
First Division Pennsylvania Militia, General Prevost,
in Walnut Btreet, right resting on Sixth street.
Bearse containing the body, with pall-bcarers, and
United States Marities as (iuard of Honor.
Band of Fourth Regiment United States Artillery.
Tour companies of Fourth Regiment United States
Artillery.
Officers of the Volunteers, in uniform.
Officers of the Army.
Olllcers of the Navy.
The Honorable the Secretary of the Navy.
The officiating clergy and clergymen In a body.
The Mayor, Recorder, and heads of the city depart
ments. The City Councils and Alderman and city olllcers.
The Mayor and City Councils of Bordentown.
' The representatives of foreign Governments.
Judges of the United States Courts and oilictfrs of
court.
Judges of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and
, , olllcers.
Judges of the District Court and officers.
Judges of the Court of Common Pleas.
Officers or General and State Government.
Members and ex-Members or Congress.
. , . Members or State legislatures.
District Attorney or United States and Attorney
General or Pennsylvania.
Members or the Bar.
Members or the Medical Profession.
Officers and Soldiers or War of 1M2.
Oflicers and Soldiers of Mexican War.
uniKiw r.il4oul,:ty of the Cincinnati.
llllitary Order of the Loyal Legion of the United
Trustees and Faculty of ttnTVnlversity of Pennsyl
mmvI'L0 l,he 8everal Medical Colleges.
Oncers and Members of the American Philosophi
cal Society
,f)7,te?HniMftml,ur'' ?' t,,e Historical Society.
Officers and Members or the Academy or Natural
Sciences,
Oroscrs and Members of tue park Commission.
( Hoard of Underwriters.
Hoard of Port Wardens and other Port Officer.
Ship Owners' and Captains' Association and other
Maritime Societies.
Hoard of Brokers and Board of Trade.
Merchants' Exchange Company and Oinuera of Com-
merclal Rooms.
Drag Exchange, coal Exchange, Tobacco Trade
Association, and other Commercial
. . Organizations.
Board of Controllers of the Pnbllc Schools.
Directors of the Public Schools.
Principal and Professors or the High SchooL
Board of Health and Officers of the Board.
. JJoara of Prison lipectors. ...
Guardians of the Poor.
Trustees Of Gas Work.
Officers of the Philadelphia Library Company.
Officers of the Philadelphia Athenteura.
Officers of the Philadelphia Mercantile Library Com
pany. '
Directors and Olllcers of Girard College and Trusts.
Literary Societies.
Uibernla Society.
St. Andrew's Society.
St. George's Society,
St- Patrick's Society.
Thistle Society.
All Of the above will assemble In Independent
Square, near the south door of Independence Hall.
The firemen will assemble on Fifth street, right
resting on Walnut street, and the following societies
or organizations on Fourth street In the order
named, the right resting on Walnut street:
The Typographical Society.
Temperance Societies.
Beneficial and Benevolent Societies.
Masonic Order.
Odd Fellows.
American Mechanics.
Rod Men.
Brotherhood of the Union.
Knights of Pythias.
American Protestant Associntion.
Teachers una Pupils of the Public Schools.
The procession will move on root over the follow
ing route: From the south gate or independence
Square np Walnut to Broad street, down Broad to
Spruce street, down Spruce to Tenth Btreet, down
I'eiith to Shippen street, and down Shlppen to north
gate or lUmaldson's Cemetery. Vehicles will not be
permitted in the procession.
The Mcittlcs assembling in Independence Square
will be formed into line and marshalled by cx-Hich
Constable Clark.
The church bells, fire bells and police station
bells will all be tolled from :i to D o'clock, at iuteivals
of twenty seconds.
During the march of the cortege minute guns will
be lired at Penn Square by a section or the Keystone
Buttery, under command or Lltiteunnt Bingham.
Minute guns will nlso bo fired at the Navy Yard aud
the United States Arsenal.
Arriving at the cemetery, the short but impressive
funeral ceremonies of the Protestant Episcopal
Church will be conducted by the Kev. Mr. Foirgo, of
Christ Church.
HONOR TO THE ILLUSTRIOUS HEAP.
Judge Ludlow this morning adjourned his court
In respect to the memory of Admiral Charles Stew
art, and ordered a minute to be made.
THE COI.OKED TROOr OK INFANTRY,
known as the Constitutional Guard, will take part in
the obsequies, under command of Captain Cooper.
Wn at ouu Promenades Reveal To a thinking
mind nothing is more repulsive than gaudlncss,
nothing more despicable than tawdriness, and, yet
of late years both have walked hand-ln-hand, and as
if it were, gained sustenance from each other. In
the days of the Roman Kmpire the people thereof
vied with each other in the display of that with
which nature had blessed uud favored them. Styles,
fashions, and modistes were tilings unknown and
unresorted to, the hair was left to Its own growth,
and the shears were never used thereon except as
means or punishment. Wearing-apparel was a thing
of secondary consideration; but with the steady in
crease of years these things changed, and soon the
idle and illiterate sovereigns of Europe, seeking for
means to dispose of the rapidlv accumulating wealth
in their coffers, chose to Invest It in useless and
flimsy apparel. Leading this class were the females.
But it was left to the women of this, the nineteenth
ceuturv, a period rendered Illustrious lor the rapid
and glorious strides ol science aud art, to gain the
sublimity of ridiculousness in dress.
Our grandmothers, and the mothers of some of ns,
'tis true, lavished money freely in the purchase of
dry goods, but only to secure the most handsome
and endurable fabrics that the looms of the manu
facturer could produce, ami once having secured
these she rested satisfied. But the majority of the
women of the present day pursue directly the oppo
site course. Now the sole aim appears to be to cast
aside nature's beautificatlons, and establish in their
place something more attractive by means of a su
perabundancy of dress. The peacock is a bird of
handsome plumage, yet its Mesh is worthless. So
the plumage of a woman of the period may be entlc
ing,but the same stamps the mind as shallow.
Beauty does not consist or all the colors or the
rainbow blended together without the slightest de
ference as to the mode or their arranrenioit. Moithrr
h ..a.i. in i in ut coats aim iibniilv observant
padding. Y et the women of the period seem so to
think. The young (Quakeress, whose nights are
spent In the midst of a happy family circle, clad in
her plain gurb, presents to us as great a contrast to
the woman bedecked In finery, and powdered, aud
painted, after the previous night's riotousness, as
does gold to dross.
These reflections were caused by u half hour's view
of the passere-by on Chesnut street. We remember
the time, and It is not far back, that the distinguish
ing mark between the pure and the impure was the
style of dressing, but we must confess that from
what we have seen it would puzzle a Solomon -now
to Judge. It has long been acceded that tho woman
who lives by sin choses that part principally to sati
ate an overweening desire for display. In this the
members of her sex who occupy the higher sphere
are rapidly following, and the consequence is that,
like mixing milk anil water, the purity of both is de
stroyed, and a fair resemblance of each is all that is
left. For to-day, in nine cases out of ten, the wire is
no more distinguishable from the mistress than the
mistress is from the wife, so far as one can deter
mine from their appearance upon the promenade
Nor is this an; ine evu uoes noi scop nere, tor tne
pernicious example of the ciders pervades the minds
or the younger, and being by nature apt, the seeds,
Uiat may perhaps lead to depravity, soon take root.
We ask in all candor, is it not time for the women,
wives and mothers of the present day to stop in
this their sinrul career, and reflect? Think er the
evil, mind-distorting example you are setting; think
of what you are subjecting yourselves aud your
children to, independent of physical ailments and
deformities; think how your hearts would throb,
your pulses beat, and your blood tingle, were you te
hear the remarks of those pests or the world, unfor
tunately created In God's own image and likeness,
styled men, who rejoice in the application of the
term blase; think now yonr;whole nature would
revolt at being placed in the same category with the
harlot who perchance sits beside you In some public
place! for we can assure you that your gaudlness
and tawdriness lay you open to Just such compari
son; and, thus thinking, resolve to change your
ways, and devote the surplus cash that thus finds
avenues te hie itself away in relieving the miseries of
the poor during the coming winter.
Odds and Ends. The tin-reflectors In the street
cars are injurious to the eyes.
The Eastern Telegraph Company have under
consideration the sale and leasing of all their pro
perty, franchises, etc., to the Atlantic and Pacific
Telegraph Company.
Might not some attention be given to onr public
fountains, to preserve them from tho effects of Jack
1'iost? A Btitch in time saves nine.
-.The debris or tho Patterson warehouse fire ling
been nearly al removed, ami things are assuming a,
better shape.
Chesnut street will in a short time resemble
Joseph b coat, so for as patent pavements are con
cerned. The people of Manayunk arc In favor of the
adoption of the llfteenth amendment.
Beware or fancifully-colored candies; in a ma
jority of eases they are poisonous.
the curse of the world rum is fast gaining a
hold ninongst the weaker sex.
The iron casting crowning some of onr street
gutters needs looking after.
Kindling-wood venders are beginning to peram
bulate our streets.
Persimmons are abundant.
Coke is scarce.
A Wholesale Arrest All About a Coat. Last
night there was a bull at the American Mechanics'
Hull, Fourth anil George streets. Among the at
tendants there were just forty-two young fellows,
who came all the way from Munayunk. All things
went along merrily until two clock this morning,
when one of the "fellers" missed his overcoat. He
secured the services of Police-Sergeant Heiss, who
made an effort to discover who the thiet was. Tho
crowd was "mum" as mice, and tho Sergeant told
them that the culprit must be produced. However,
these Maeayunkein wouldn't think or doing such a
tiling as to "squeal" one of their number, and seve
ral of them quietly told the Sergeant to go to a far
hotter place than that in which ho was. He waited
patiently for some time, and tho thief not being
forthcoming, ordered all in arrest. He was again
directed to visit the place to which the wicked of this
lire go, but two furniture cars were provided, and
the forty-two were taken to the Btation, where
Alderman Eggleton gave them a hearing. They
were then lined for a breach of the peace.
Death op a Most Estimable Citizen We are
sorrowfully compelled to record the death of James
K. Kvanb. the "klanton" guumaker of America, as
he was justly termed by his numerous friends,
whose name Is legion. Ills name and fame will
long continue green in the memory or his fellow
cttiKcus and sportsmen generally, lie leaves a wife
and three children te mourn but loss.
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY SHIT.
Answer by Mr. Olttbonn to Mr. Sheppard's
I."t Petition The Former Claim to be
Elected by a Majority of 3 1.
It will be seen, according to the following paper
book filed by Mr. Mann, on behalf of Mr. Gibbons,
that a proper cerrectlon of all errore alleged In Mr.
Shrppard's petition to exist, will not chango the
decree of the court declaring Charles Gibbous elected
District Attorney. Tills answer has been presented
to the Court for their consideration, and according
to It Mr. Gibbons' majority is alleged to be 64:
Unwipssed votes Bt
Add UeorgeBnyUsr 1
Deduct 52
Illegal votes. 8
' 48
Aocouoted for 13
il
Votes returned for Mr. Gibbons 47
Proved 41
Deduct Snyder and Dockert 2 -
4tf-4
1 1
r.7
Deduct Swan's vole 1
56
Stith division of Seventeenth ward. Judge Hrowster
Kives (.ililmns a credit of til, which should be tW.
making 8
Seventh division of Seventeenth ward, Judge Brewster
pives (iibbons credit of
Fourth divixion of Twenty-fifth ward, Brewster givos
61, should bo (W
Brewster gives 13
15
And to which correction of errors in Illegal individual
Xcjiublnun votes II
ftifiljons' majority 44
Ut the rejected naturalized voto Uti
h Mowed by the court to the respondents as in
tending to vote the Democratic ticket, the fol
liwing are to be deducted
Mart in (Javenaugb, R. P., Hi.
'J his vote was rejected in Second division. First
ward, about twelve or one o'clock, on account ol
nut having a proper tJW receipt; lie did not go
to tho window to olTer his vote, but was as
Failed, anil his evidence was adinittcl to show
the violcnco on account of which the whole vole
of tho poll was rcjeotod during the last four
hours.
Jacob Zimmerman, R. P., lrtl.
Was rejected in Second division. First ward, 0
account t being a deserter. This occurred at
three o'clock. Tho entire poll was rejected
alter two o'clock.
Peter St cubing, It. P-, 1711.
Was not a rejected voter. Never got to the
window.
Henry Kichtor, Tt. P., Ii7.
A dam Nichols, K. 1'., 172.
William Hyan, It. P., 17A.
These witnosses do not ray they intended to
voto the Democratic ticket.
Fred. Koehlcr, R. P., 525.
Actually voted the Democratic ticket 7
Mr. Hellers saysthere were Srt: he hat shown onl;.. 31
Requiring a further deduction of 3
27
The table, as restated, with tho abovo corrections, will
txbihit tho votoas follows: -
Sheppard's majority, as returned 1275
To which are to be addod--
1. An error in Thirteenth division, Nineteenth ward. .. 7
2. An error lu First ward SfR
U. Rejected votes of naturalized ctiir.cns 27
Iij
And there are to be deducted therefrom the following
majorities in rejectod polls:
1. So vent h division of Third ward 4Ti3
lith division of Foorth ward 2u
Koventh division of Fourth ward
Fiidith division of Fourth ward 40U
2. Number cbangod by purging polls:
Kinhth division of Ninth ward 33
(Sixth division of Seventh ward ti t
(Seventh division of (Seventeenth ward J
Fourth division of Twenty liftli ward 6ti
Loss to Air. (libbons of a discount in Sixtconth
division of Twentieth ward. 40
1KM
Less oharges against Mr. Gibbons by striking out
of the hourly returns:
Secend division of First ward H2
Tenth division of First ward :!l
By illegal votes charged ;u
130
IHTtf
li22
;it)l;ons1 majority iA
WILLIAM B. MANN,
for Uborlus Gibbons.
Ciii ROH Missionary Meetings The yearly busi
ness meeting of the Evangelical Knowledge Society
fifteenth and Chesnut streets, Bioiioy nasiburn, of
Massachusetts, presiding. The report or the Execu
tive Committee tor the pant year was read, showing
the following facts: Balance in treasury from last
report, t:i5&3-17 ; received since from various sources,
as legacies, contributions, sale of publications, a sum
makiug the total receipts Jol.ess-OO. The expendi
tures for the past year were f4'J,443,05; leaving a
balance In the treasury of 1 2240'2S.
The property of the society, consisting of stock In
hand, stereotype plates and wood cuts, furniture,
debts lue, cash in bank, and legacy fund,
amounts to Jsa.OOD-ll. There have been 39 life mem
bers added to the society during the year. An exe
cutive committee for the emuiing year was nomi
nated. Resolutions were passed, expressing thank
fulness for the preservation of the life of tho finan
cial secretary in the miilst of great duuger. A com
mittee was appointed to prepare suitable minutes
concerning members lately deceased.
In the evening anniversary exercises of an Inter
esting character were held.
This morning tho exercises connected with the
fhnrfli "M iuulmiurv Sneietv t.onlr nlftcn in tlm oimn
i church, and opened at 10 o'clock with religious ex
ercises, and the celebration of the Holy Communion.
These services occupied about one hour.
At 1180 A.M. the business session was opened.
Judge Conyngham, President Church Missionary
Society, in the chair. After prayer by Bishop Vail,
of Kansas, the minutes or the last annual meeting
in New York were read by the Secretary, Itev. K. J3.
Duanc, of Rhode Island.
On motion the minutes were approved and or
dered to be printed. Rev. K. W. Authon, Corre
sponding Secretary, read the annual report. The
report shows that this was the first year In which the
receipts exceeded the expenses. A reduction of the
work was, however, necessary to produce this result.
The receipts of the year were 149,824-89
For objects not Immediately connected
with the society, but of which the com
mittee have control 33,837-98
For foreign missions 9,o09-83
Total receipts for year $9t.i"2'39
The society holds a bond for the support of a
seminary in Khluebeck, N. V., for J20,ooo.
Also, for a church aud parsonage at Rhine clltr,
f 10 ooo. $1000 more have been promised for support
of that charge.
During the year the decease of the first Financial
Secretary, the Kev. Mr. Rising, took place. Mr.
KiHlng was lost on the Ohio river December 5, 18U8.
Kev. U. lleber Newton was appointed in placo of
Mr. Rising. Mr. Newton having taken a parochial
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cuarge, xu-y. pii.viui;ni,v. nuiuuieiv
appointed.
feome 4onn c0pjeB or tn0 annual report havo been
distributee;. , , ,
The circulation of the Record is about 4000.
Children's missionary meetings have been held
throughout the country. The society has one mis
sionary in California. Nine more are working in
Iowa. The work in Long Island has been well car
ried on. Seven missionaries are supported in Ken
tucky. In Kansas great help la needed on account
of the unprecedented emigration. Missouri hus
one missionary ; Nevadu also ono.
In Ohio and Tennessee some lew itinerants are at
work. A letter was read In connection with the
report from the Kev. Dr. Dyer, noticing his provi
ileutiaf preservation on a railroad in New York
State. Tho treasurer's; report was read, showing
favorable results. Some 63 missionaries received
money from the society. Dr. T.yng, of New York,
chairman or tho Executive Committee, spoke of the
method or collecting as shown lu the report.
Dr. Tyng spoke or the dilllculty or working as ex
perienced by the members or the Executive Com
mittee. He lamented tho reduction or the number
of missionaries from 103 tu u::, and was In ravor or a
totally different method of working. Tho methods
now In use are dishonest.
Rev. Mr. Clark, of Elizabeth, N. J. aked how
the change was to be made. A great leak was evi
dent somewhere, which leak ought to bo stopped.
He thouuht It better to pay funds directly to the
missionaries, rather than sending them through tho
society.
Both reports were then approved.
On motion, a committee of three was appointed to
nominate olllcers. Tho committee were Rev. Mr.
Cutter, Itev. Dr. Andrews, and Mr. J. A. Perry.
The secretary was directed to insert names of
members in the next annuul report.
A resolution was read to can y out the sugeatiOMS
of the annual report, and Dr. Tyng, that all moneys
be paid by rector directly to the olllcers, aud not to
the missionaries.
Olllcers were elected for the ensuing year.
An amendment to the constitution was proposed.
Tho special anniversary services will be held this
evening. Assistant bishop Whittle, of Virgiula:
Bishop Whitaker, Missionary Bishop of Nevada and
Arizona; and Assistant Bishop Cuinmlus, of Ken
tucky, will make addresses.
DOMESTIC AFFAXX13.
The Sub-Treasurer at New York New
York State Senator Folger Ac
ceptsThe Yantic and the
Yellow Fever A Cu
rious Affair in
Boston.
FROM WAS1I1AGTOJY.
The New York Nnb-Trennurersblp,
Despatch to The Evening TeUsrrapK
Washington, Nov. 10. Late last night Sec
retary Boutwcll received a letter from Mr.
Folger, ncccrtinir the position of Sub-Treasurer
In New York, tendered to him a -week or more
ago. His appointment will probably be made
to-day.
The Ynntle M New Yark Oiinrnntlne-Dentb
of the Comiiiimrlcr.
The following despatch was to-day received at
the Navy Department:
V. H. 8. Yantic, at Oi'arantine. Nrw YrmK.Nnv.
5, 18o Sir 1 have the honor to report the arrival
of the I'nited Statv;R steamer Yantic at this port, and
the death of the commanding oillcer, Commander
Trevett Abbott, under tho following circumstances :
From September IT to the latter part of October
the Yantic hail been at anchor in the harbor or I'ort-au-l'riucc,
llayxi, aud for some timo it had been tho
intention of the commanding ofllcer to pro
ceed to Cwpe St. Nicholas, llaytl, for the
health of tins ship's company and for exercise,
several of the olllcers and many of the
men having had returns of what is generally
known as C7mgr"H fever, which hail been contracted
during the long stay of the ship at Asplnwall, I. H.
C. In consequence, however, of the sickness of the
Commander and his Clerk, J. J. Lyon, and tho
general ill health of the crew, the departure was so
far hastened that we lett I'ort-au-I'rinco on the
afternoon or the lifith of October, leaving the public
bills unpaid by order of tho Commander, It being
his intention to return within a week. At
the time of our departure from Port-au-Prince,
the Commander was afflicted, as was thought, with
nervous prostration, and his clerk with intermittent
fever. The Yantic arrived at Cape St. Nicholas early
on the morning of the UOth of October, and the exer
cises were commenced, but about noon of the 27th
the Surgeon reported to Commander Abbott
that his clerk, J. J. Lyon, had
the yellow fever black vomit and could
live but a few hours. Commander Abbott immedi
ately gave me orders to take tho Yuutic north at
once, which 1 did, leaving the harbor of Cape St.
Nicholas at 2 1'. M., October 27. J. J. Lyon, Cap
tain's Clerk, was reported dead by the Surgeon at
4-20 P. M., and at 4-K P. M. he was burled with the
usual ceremonies, in latitude 10 deg. 88 mln. and 43
seconds, and longitude 73 deg. 23 mln. and IB seconds
west.
All the precautions within my power for the preven
tion of contagion and panic among the crew were
immediately taken, but the surgeon reported that
Captain Abbott was ailccted by the epidemic, yellow
fever, and would probably die. At T'05 P. M. Com
mander Abbott was reported dead by the surgeon,
upon which I assumed command, and at 7--40 P. M.
the body of Commander Abbott was buried with
usual ceremonies in latitude 20 22 30 N., and longi
tude 73 25 W. on the morning of the 2Sth of October;
therefrom seven cases or fever reported, one being
an ottlcer, and one man only being reported
dangerous. At llfo A. M. on the llrst of November,
William Mchnn, ordinary seaman, died or yellow
fever, and at 12-30 P.M., was buried with the usual
ceremonies. This was the last death, and being now
in a cooler climate the health of all seemed to im
prove. To-day, at 2 P. AL, the Yantic arrived at this port.
On tho 31st of October experienced a heavy gale
rrom the northward. Hove the ship to tor thirty
hours. The remainder of the passage clear weather
and light northerly winds.
The Health Ottlcer of this port has placed the
Ynntle In quarantine, which Is to continue until the
12th instnnt.
I have the honor to be, very reapactrully,
A. C. Tai.lman,
Lieutenant Commander.
To lion. George M. Itobesou, Secretary or the Navy
FROM THE WEST.
The (Jrcnt I'rlzo PtuJ;.
special utspawn to j.ne .ueniuj Telegraph,
Cincinnati, Nov. 10. The great prizefight
which was to have taken placo between McCoole
and Allen to-day has ended in a fiasco, and the
backers, friends, and adherents of the principals
are disgusted and leaving the city.
The Allen party claim that McCoole will not
agree to anything fair, and that ho is afraid of
Allen; while McC'oole's backers say that he is
not afraid of any man living, but does not want
to fight for money, and that the stake-money
must be put in responsible hands.
A New Evangelical Organ.
Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
Chicago, Nov. 10. Anew Presbyterian week
ly organ of tho reunited Presbyterian Church
will be Issued on tho 1st of January. The mor
tality last week was 117.
The Trial of a Wife Murderer.
The trial of the Kev. Mr. Smith, for wife mur
der, proceeds. Several clergymen and others
testified to tho good character of the accused and
his pleasant domestic relations, lie will proba
bly be acqnitted.
FROM JV-ETF FJVGLdJVD.
Post-Mortcm Examination of the Body of Pike.
Concokd, Nov. 10. A post-mortem examina
tion of the body of Pike by Surgeon II. II.
Crosslcy and assistants, mado last even
ing, disclosed the fact that Pike's neck was
not broken by the drop, and that he must have
died from strangulation. There was a separa
tion of the second and third vertebra. The left
lung was full of blood, and the right lung ex
hibited marks of disease. The brain was light
colored and soft, but the other organs wer
healthful.
A Colored Neulptres.
Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
Boston, Nov. 10 Miss Edmonia Lewis, the colored
sculptress, who is about to leove this city for Itome
for professional purposes, had a farewell testimonial
last night, and was presented with a puree of
money.
pinrrlnge and Fanernl Services.
A few days since Jlov. Mr, T!l)Qw, of Ease Cam
bridge, was called t6 perform a double service of
opposite character. It was both a marriage and a
ruueiul service ut the same hour and in the same
house and family. The mother was dead, and at her
request the daughter was to bo married as soon as
possible. It was so arranged that the marriage cere
mony was performed at tho side or tho coftln, and
was followed by the funeral services. Thore sat the
father alone, the sacred tie having been broken,
and there was the daughter forming the new tie, while
deeply mourning her mother. Tho services were
siruugi ly solemn.
llvtuerartlons.
The will of the lato ex-Governor John Nesmlth
covers an eBtate of about $:)00,000. I'pon the decease
of his wife and last surviving child, 1 00,000 anil a
piece or real estate in Lowell are to bo made over to
the State or New Hampshire, to be known as the
Nesmith rnnd for the support and education of the
indigent blind of that State.
FROM THE SO UTU.
Kuiancliinllon.
Raltimokr, Nov. 10. Sixty emigrants from
North Carolina men, women, and children
passed through Baltimore lust night for Iowa
and other Western Suites.
Baltimore Produce Market.
Haitimouk, Nov. 10 Cotton dull and heavy, and
nominally 2fc. Flour quiet and steady. Howard
Street superfine, r-2rf3,!i-wi; do. extra, .V75!n -80;
do. family, Jfl-76i 8; City Mills superfine, 85 -an a -26;
dorextra, do. family, f7i0 60; Western super,
line, n-2h(a5-N); do. extra, &-76Ti0-2fi; do. family,
0-7B(i7-25. Wheat steady ; prime to choice red, f 1-35
(n:l-8H. Corn Old while, Jlm l-OS; new do. BStaoo.
Oats, bW 59o. Kye dull at 8tio. th Provisions un
changed in every respect. Whisky in moderate de
mand at lower rates ; sales at 81 -01(,1 02.
FROM JfJBW YORK.
Hekpert to the I.ate Admiral Htewart.
PouGHKBEi'BiE, Nov. 10 The flags of this
city are displayed at half-mast to-day, In respect
to the memory of the late Keur-Admlral Stewart.
FOURTH EDITION
WAonznoTon.
The President's Message Grant at
Work Upon It The Gold and Cur
rency in the Treasury Vaults
Delano's Statement.
IV T V.
Arthur Toasted Aerain Shipments of
suver uomgs in tne no
vincial Parliament.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Spinner' Cash Statement.
Sptlial Despatch to The Evening Telegraph,
Washington, Nov. 10 The cash statement at the
omce of Treasurer Spinner shows that there Is over
one hundred and fourteen millions in gold In the
Treasury vaults, thlrtv-two millions of which repre
sent gold certificates outstanding, leaving about
eighty-two millions or clear cash gold on hand. The
currency balance is about eleven millions.
(OOd.
Some Western wag sent Treasurer Spinner to
day a largo package or dried flags, generally used
by coopers lu stopping leaks lu barrels, with the
suggestion that they be applied to the stopping of
the leaks In the Treasury.
Delano's Kcnort.
Commissioner Delano will furnish his report to
day, and will hand it In to the Secretary of the Trea
sury on Saturday. The Commissioner goes to
Georgia to attend the State fair.
The Preiddrnt'H .McmnRe.
The President has received rrom tho heads or the
departments data rrom their annual reports, to be
used in making up his message. He will commence
It In a few days, and it will be brief.
FROM CHICAGO.
The Clerical Murderer.
CmcAo. Nov. 10. The evidence yesterday in the
trial of Hev. T. H. Smith for murder develoned facts.
brought outby Dr.Ilurlingamc's testimony, which are
considered damaging to Smith. The most important
was tne fact that tne necx or Airs, smith had a livid
appearance or violence being indicted ; but this was
rebutted to a certain extent by the testimony of
several pnysicians, wno lesuueu mat me livid ap
pearance was a natural result or death by strangula
tion, as uiso or persons woo die a natural death
The evidence will probably close to-aay.
Half-Breeds and Hunters who do not Like
(uncial.
A private letter from Fort Oarry says that upon
neariug mat me canaaian uovernment nail ap
pointed a Governor for the new colony of WlnniDnir.
the half-breeds organized to prevent his entry into
that settlement; and on hearing of bis approach a
iormuiaoie oanu 01 duuiiio nuniers went down the
Pembina to prevent his Excellency from cross! ug the
line. They were prepared to use violence to any
extent to compel his retreat. This action arises rrom
the hostility of the Indian confederation to their pUn
ol territorial dominion. The bands or Chippewas at
Leret Lake are reported dissatisfied and disposed to
moKe irouuie.
FROM NEW YORK.
A Dangerous Fellow.
Buffalo, Nov. 10. William F. Jones, alias Bont,
the Canadian burglar, shot Ofllcer Nicholas Kearns
last night while the latter was attemptlhg to arrest
him. Kearns struck the weapon with his locust, and
received the ball In his toot. Jones also shot Patrol
man Wittwrely before he was arrested.
Brokers' Fun.
Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
New York, Nov. 10 The brokers to-day had a
burlesque unveiling or the statue of Commodore
Vanderbilt, which was as rich a piece of funi: even
they ever saw. Speeches were made, songat a-g,
and at last a statue, holding In Its hand a watering
pot, with the consolidation price of Central, 207, em
blazoned on its front, was solemnly unveiled. mii
thft nhiiiiM - " ' " ' '
1
FROM THE PLAINS.
Murderous Indians.
Despatch to The Evening Telegraph,
Omaiia, Nov. 10 Tho trial of four Indians
for murder was concluded yesterday, and all
were convicted. Two of them escaped last
night. The United States Marshal is In pursuit.
Vlsllance Committee.
A despatch from Echo City says the Vigilance
Committee of that place caught two men
accused of stealing telegraph poles, mado them
confess, and return the property, and gave them
fifteen minutes to leave, which request they
promptly complied with.
FROM THE SO UTH.
General Freight Agents.
LotnsvfLi.K,Nov. 10. The General Freight Agents'
Association met at the Gait House this morning
W. D. Shinn, President; J. T. Tucker, Secretary.
The attendance of delegates Is very full, and busi
ness of great Importance concerning transportation
Is being considered.
FROM CANADA.
marine Disaster.
Quebec, Nov. 10. A telegram received here re-
Sorts the foundering of the ship Cambridge at sea on
ctobtr 19. She sailed hence for Sunderland. The
ship Corsica, from Montreal for Liverpool, with
grain, is ashore at Escoumiu. Two burges, laden
with wheat, were wrecked on Lake St. Francis.
Prince Arthur Feasted.
Montrxal, Nov. 10. General Wyndham gave a
large entertainment last night, at which Prince Ar
thur was present.
The oatmeal mills owned by Mr. Towns, in Mon
treal, have been burned. Loss, (10,000.
Silver Shipments.
The shipment of silver under Mr. Weir's exporta
tion movement has again commenced.
Dr. Bardy Dead.
Dr. Bardy, formerly a member of the Legislature,
and a strong supporter of Papmeau In the revolution
of m, Is dead.
Thrown Out.
In the nonse last night tho petition of the Huron
and Ontario Ship Canal Company was thrown out.
FROM EUROPE.
Paris Tranquil.
By the Anglo-American Cable.
Paris, Nov. 10. This city Is entirely tranquil.
There were several electoral meetings yesterdav,
and last night a demonstration was mado fn favor of
Itochefort. In no case was there any public dis
turbance. Irish Excitement.
London, Nov. 10. There is still considerable ex
citement In Ireland on the question of tho imprisoned
Fenians. Despatches from Dublin to-day state that
ltibt night, during a meeting or the Dublin Amnesty
Association and Amnesty Committee, a number or
men broke Into the rooms or the latter, mashing the
lumps, destroying the furniture, purloining records,
and committing other outrages. No arrests were
made,
Ship IN e wis.
nAT ana, Nov. 10. Arrived, steamship Moro Castle
from New York.
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having claims upon the United States or State
Governments, who have committed the same to the
care of Messrs. George Cragg A Bro., or T. H. Peters
& Co. They will hear of something greatly to their
advantage, on application, either In person or by
mall, to the General Collection Agency, No. lu
South SEVENTH Street,
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THE LATEST IJETOJ.
the Vanderbilt Bronze Unveiling the ,
Colossal Work in New York
A Holiday.
FROM NEW YORK.
Hsnors to Commodore Vanderbilt.
Despatch to the Evening Telegraph, . ' '
New York, Nov. 10 The unveiling of the famous
and colossal Vanderbilt bronze took place at en
o'clock to-day, at the Hudson River Railroad Depot.
In many respects the day was observed as a holl.
day. Flags were hoisted over all public buildings,
the shipping In the harbor, and all hotels and mani ,
private residences. , ,
The Hon. A. Oakey Hall, Mayor of the' city, pra
siced. About five thousand persons were present
including a number of prominent citizens. "
The ceremonies commenced with a prayer by
Bishop Janes. An oration on the lire and works of
Commodore Vanderollt was then delivered by Mayor
Hall. He rererred to the action of Mr. Vanderbilt
during the war, when he presented a steamor to th
Government, and said that his whole lire was wor.
thy of honor. An original ode was read by William
Ross Wallace, and the ceremonies concluded by the '
benediction by Rev. G. Oucnnell.
Cm-RCH op the Crucifixion The annual report -
of the rector of this church, which Is situated on
Eighth street, above Shlppen, and the Home for th '
Homeless, No. 708 Lombard street, has just been
published. The parish embraces Bedford, Spailbrd,
and Baker streets, the most destitute and the worst "
part of the city. The church has been able during
the past year to pay otr ono thousand dollars of the
mortgage against the property. There were 33 bap
tisms and 23 confirmations. The Sunday schools in
clude 2:10 scholars In tho infant department; 125 in '
the Intermediate; and 70 In the Bible classes. There
is a sewing school, with 113 names of scholars en
rolled, and a night school with llo. The night schoof
holds two sessions weekly. The church has been
able to raise among its own members for different
charitable objects fSHO-79. This Is by small contrlhu- '
tions from people who are themselves poor. The '
Home connected with the church is for the tempo
rary refuge or needy females, and for such degraded '
ones as may deilro to begin a better life. Many such
have already availed themselves of its privileges, and "
are now, with one exception, living respectable
lives. Contributions are solicited for its support.
Rev. Joseph It. Moore Is the rector.
Proceedings in a Lunacy Case. This morning, '
In the Court of Common Pleas, Judge Ludlow im-
panelled in open court a commission of six to de- ,
termlne in the presence of the alleged lunatic as to
his sanity. J. W. M. Newlin, Esq., appeared on
behalf of his friends, and It was proven that he wan .
aillicted while in the army devoting his attention to
the study of the strategy of the Peninsula campaign.
This was considered a .probable and just cause, and -thereupon
a suitable verdict was given. His father
was appointed a committee. The seals and signa
tures of the Judge and Jury were aillxcd to the ver
dict In visum corporis, under tho decision of Hon. F. '
C. Brewster, recently published in The Tklkurafu,
and the party left the court.
A Wife Beater Alexander Adams lives on
Whitehall street, above Twelfth. He does not ap
preciate the little niceties which his wife prepares
for him. He rather abhors such things, and his bet
ter half Insisting upon considering his domestic
welfare, yesterday he assaulted her, and not only
that, but threatened to kill her. She, believing that
he really meant what he said, went before Alderman
Massey, who issued a warraut and held him In IIO00
ball for trial.
nEAVY Robbery. In the early part of last even
ing the residence of Paniel McGlaughlln, in the rear
of No. 3447 Ludlow street, was entered by thieves,
who crept into the rear window while the family
were In the front room, and ascending to the second
story, broke open a bureau drawer. From this the
thieves obtained (.'179 in money, 10 yards of blue
poplin, and two silver watches. The robbers suc
ceeded in escaping without alarming any of the In-.
mates.
... 1 jvau.koad switch There will
be a public exhibition of this safety switch to-morrow
afternoon, at 3 o'clock, on the track of tho West
Chester Railroad Company, near their depot, at
Thirty-first and Chesnut streets. AH interested in
the practical working of this life-saving invention
will then have an opportunity of seeing it tested by a
locomotive and cars. .
Stole Some Codfish. Yesterday, Policeman
Bean, of the Fourth district, captured Thomas Cnil.
a white fellow, while in the act of marching off with
a bundle of; codfish from a store No. 132 Delaware
avenue. Cuff was marched before Alderman Kerr,
who gave him a free pass to ride In the city van to
the County Prison.
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