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Terrible Result of the Explosions Down the Drnmmond Mines* Miners 0?erlaker and Slain by Their Most Deadly Enemy. FIRST WARNINGS. The Detonation Preceded by Low Rumbling Sounds. Flames and Volnmes of Dense Smoke Emitted frim the Shafts. Villagers Flee to the Woods for Safety. THE KILLED. A List Containing Fifty-one of the Victims. Heartrending Scenes in the Vil lage of "Westville. Certain Death of All in the Minos but Little Hope of Recovering the Bodies. DbUMMONI) CoLLlEIiY, Wr-STVTT.T .v.} ) Via St. Martin, May 14, 1873. j The most intense excitement has prevailed in this saddened community since the terrible events of yesterday. The happy homes of the miners have been turned into houses of mourning, and a funeral pall hangs over the village, where the wives, the sisters, the chil dren and friends of the unfortunate men who perished by the explosion of the Drummond colliery still weep in silence. There is noth ing doing in any of the mines in this coal district. All business is suspended, and the village streets are crowded with mournful groups of men and women, who discuss in subdued tones the calamity and the causes that led thereto. There have unfortunately been many aocidents of late years in this province. The people have scarcely recovered from the shock of the Atlantic horror; but this latest calamity, coming more close to thnm because of the number of their own kin who have been so suddenly swept into et.rnity, creates tho pro ioundest grief among all classes. AI.LKGEI) CAUSE OP THE DISASTER. The cause of the disaster is said to be owing to the men having struck a lew weeks ago for higher wages, and the mine remaining idle so long it was filled with gas, which, when the men returned to work yesterday, exploded with the terrific consequences already stated. VIEWS EXPRESSED AT THE OFFICIAL INVESTIGA TION. At the official inquiry held in this place to day, however, the night watchmen of the mine testify that the direct cause of the explo sion was owing to powder having been used in a level in the mine where it had been pro hibited, but where the miners would not work unless allowed to use powder, as the work, without its use, would not pay at the price the company gave. The opinion of tho Mines Inspector in this district, however, is that due care was not exercised by the miner who was working in the boro where the fire first occurred iu firing his shots; that yio first and second shots were oniy "blowouts," opening Beams in the bench, thereby permitting tho gas to accumulate therein, so that when the third shot went off the coal was set on fire. COMMENCEMENT OF THE FIRE. The fire occurred about eleven o'clock, in one of the bores on the first level, from the firing of shots to loosen the coal, and although ^he two cutters and others used every en deavor, by the ordinary means of wet banks, to quench the flames, their efforts were un availing, and they were obliged to fly for safety to the slope. Beneath them, in another level, were some fifteen or sixteen men at work. Word was passed down to them to come out as quickly as possible, and mes sages were sent to the suriace for hdp. ME2TIXQ DEATU HALF WAT. It was then that the manager, Mr. Dunn, And sere ml volunteers descended the slope for the purpose of rendering assistance. One of the men who escaped passed them as he was coming up. He had scarcely reachcd tho surface when the first explosion occurred. Tho manager and his ?volnnteers were by that time at tho level of the slope, and their death mast have been in stantaneous. Dense volumes of smoke and flames issued from both slopes, rendering it dangerous for any person to approach. SCBFACE ntlLDLNGS SET ON FIRE. Hardly had the pit explosion taken place when another more violent occnrred, and the * next instant masses of dense smoke and flames issued from the air .shafts, and the surface buildings were all ablaze. From that time nntil daylight this morning the fire raged with fearful violence, gathering fit ret n ess every moment. BELCttlNO FOHTI1 OF FLOE AND SMOKE. The sky in tto imcttdiatp i&k minuted as if from ft volcano, flames and smoke belching forth from the slopes and shafts to a height of oat hundred feet Ex plosion followed explosion all through the long night, threatening with instant destruc tion the miners' cottages and the companies' boildings in the immediate vicinity. VILIAOWS ME TO THE WOODS FOB SAFETY. The explosions were preceded by low, rum bling sounds, like distant thunder, and when they took place the people on the surface, who were endeavoring to quench the flames, were obliged to soek shelter in the woods near by from the flying stones and debris that were emitted from the pit's mouth. THE MOST TERRIBLE EXPLOSION. At two o'clock this morning the most terrible explosion of nil occurred, resembling the dis charee from a park of heavy artillery. The concussion was felt for miles around, and the buildings to a distance of three or four miles were shaken as if by an earthquake. The flames, smoke and burning wood shot sky ward for over two hundred feet, and those who witnessed it say it was the most fearful sight they ever beheld. The woodwork on the surface was completely destroyed by this latter explosion. The remaining inhabitants, living in the houses near the colliery, fled from them hurriedly, expecting every moment another similar explosion. THE MEN ALL LOST. All hopo of saving the inen in the mine hail long been abandoned, and the effort# of the excited crowds who gathered about the scene nf the disaster were now devoted to quenching the lirj by filling the air shaft and slopes with clay and turning the water from the small streams in the viciuity into the mine. The flames coutinued issuing from the mine all day to-day, and up to to-night, but some what subdued. , ANOTHER EXPLOSION LOOKED FOB. Hopes are entertained that the danger is past, although another explosion is looked for, as the mines have been drawing the air from one of the shafts all day. In one of the southern levels pf the mine a quantity of loose coal is stored, and, should the lire reach this, the most fearful consequences are appre hended. HOltKIXLE FATE OF TOE VOLUNTEERS. Many of the mea who descended yesterday went into the mine for the first time, and although the names of fifty-nine of the lost havo been ascertained, it is thought that there are many more. Between forty and forty-five of the men lost were married men, all of whom leave families of small children. SAD SCENES IN WXSTVILLE. The scon or in this mournful village arc truly heartrending ; nearly every family his lost some relative or friend, and mourning fills the land. t'rmt prc&a is bestowed upon the Manager, Mr. Dunn, for tho heroism and courage displayed by him in descending the slope in the fucc of such danger to attempt a rescuc of the workmen. Much sympathy is expressed here and in the surrounding vil lages lor his bercuved young wife. THE OFFICIAL INQUEST, convened here this afternoon, will probably determine before it closes the direct causes of the sad calamity. At present all is specula tion. The miners appear impressed with the idea that the explosion would not have oc curred if the miners had been paid a sufficient I sum for cutting coal in levels where the use ol powder was prohibited. The opinion of the inspector, however, as to the cause of the fire seems to be tho correct one. TIIitEE OF THE MEN SAVED BADLY INJUBED. Three of the men saved from the mino are dangerously injured. Another, who had volunteered to go down an air shaft to try and save his fellows, was met by ono of tho explosions and sent into the air to the height of over a hundred feet, fulling into the woods, where his mangled re mains were picked up this morning. \o Farther Explosion Yet?Tile Excite ment Subsiding. Duummond Colliery, May 14?9 P. M. There is no perceptible change in the pit as yet, but the excitement is subsiding, and the fears of another explosion are allayed. Tho Court of Inquiry have adjourned until eleven o'clock to-morrow. Tht Killed. The following is a list of the killed: ? MARRIED MEN WHO LEA1T5 WIVES AND FAMILIES. James Dunn. l'hilip Dunn. John Dunn. Thomas Gilen. James Richardson. John Bounce. George Bierney. John Emery. John Thoslott Ilobert Dunbar. James Mcpherson. John McElvie. James Ilamsa y. David McNeill. Hugh Gillis. John Campbell. Samuel Hale. Henry Trueman. John McNeill. Colin Chisholm. nugh McGilhvomy. Hugh McDonald. Abrain Guy. Augustus Smith, John Ellis. Alexander Elms. SINGLE MEN. Kenneth Cameron. Archibald Cameron. William Elliott Owen McLeod. John Sinclair. James Cummings. Timothy Howitt. John McRitchie. Alexander Purvep, Jr. John McElvie, Jr. Duncan McRae. Donald Shaw. John Fraeer Taylor. Duncan Holiday. Daniel McDonald. John McDonald, first. John McDonald, second. Duncan McDonald. Nicholas O'Brien. Matthew Doyle. Matthew Manning. Edward Jones. These are all the names yet positively as certained. The number will probably reach seventy-five. The Wounded. The following is a list of the wounded: ? John Burnett, fatally. George Stewart, fataJly. John Dunstan. Pat O'Brien. William Bell. Chisholm, slightly. The men who have escaped with great diffi culty from the slope report that on their way up they passed bodies of their comrades who had probably bfcome stupefied by the smoke since the explosion. None have come up alive* INSTANT DEATU OF THREE VOLUNTEERS. Of the four men who volunteered to go down the sliaft shortly before the second ex plosion three wore killed?Edward Burns and Abram Guy instantly, and John Dunn after lingering for somo hours. The name of the fourth man was Glenright Messrs. Clondennin and Hoyt, of the Acadia Company; Coxon and Hudson, of the Halifax Company, and White, of the Nova Scotia Company, are doing all in their power to assist in rescuing the men. COLLISIONS ON THE RIVER. A Coal Barfje Rnna Into the Ferryboat George Law?Panic Among the PaH?cn. K?n?.Vo Iiivea Lout. At half-past eight o'clock yesterday morning, as the George haw, oi the 11 ridge street line of ferry boats, was making her way from her slip on the Brooklyn side, slio was run into and severely d imaged by a heavy double ender coal lighter, belonging to tho Navy Yard. The lighter is used lor coaling tho government vessels lying around the Navy Yard, and at the time ol the collision was being rowed by two tugs, one on either side, which made the collision a very violent, one. The lighter was very sharp, being pla.ed with iron on either end, consequently, when blie struck the ferryboat she cut into tier side, which was not in as sound ;i condition as could be desired. The lighter stuck fnst in Hie wheclhouse ol the George Law, ami they floated tip stream for some distance fastened together. The ferryboat was crowded and tue collision very naturally created n panic on board. Many jumped on the lighter, while others run aboot screeching and screaming and terrifying all who were not as yet worked up to ttic standard pitcli of unconsciousness. Nice young men forgot I tliclr erect attitudes and the exquisite set or their bobtails and ran around the boat in a delirium 01 fright, nnd many a poor shop gtii was minus her lunch, having lost the satchel In which was contained the substance lor her noon day exercises. The excitement lasted and in creased until the ferryboat Idaho, of the Roosevelt street line, cutue to tho rescue of the Imperilled passengers and succeeded In drawing the Gcorire Law from the grasp of the lignter. This was done by throwing a Hue to the Law and towing her against the tide. In the bow of the lighter there remained a ileal of the joiner work of the ferry boat, Dnt, luckily, she was not cut below the water line and she proceeded to New York, where she landed her passengers, and then proceeded to (Ireenpoint, where she Is being repaired. The ac cident was not us serious as it might have been, as there were about three hundred passengers on board, none of whom were Injured. The Hell Gate Collision. The propeller Hope, belonging to the Commis sioners of Charities and Correction, which was sunk in Hell Gate on Tuesday afternoon, during the squall, by the steamer Amerlcus, has not yet been found. For some hours alter the disaster her topmast was visible above water, but during the night the flood tlds carried her away, and yes terday morning she was not to be fonnd, and It Ib the opinion of Ilell Gate pilots that she has been carried down stream. Nothing has been heard of the three men who are supposed to have been lost, but the general supposition Is thai they swam to the shore and escaped. 1 lie following Is the state ment of Captain s. W. Hecor, of the Amerlcus, wlucli has been corroborated by Schenck, the pilot, and Wllkins, the wheelman:?. At about a quarter pa?t three P. M.. when nt the upper point of Blackwell's Inland, the Hope was seen, also iiouwii east, and keeping close to the shore at llulleit's Point Proper calculation* were made to pa?? outside, or on the port aide ot the propeller, nnd when opposite the steamboat dock a'Astoria the signal (two whistles) was given by the Atnericus. The pilot of the Hope was seen to put liis hcuil out ol' the pilot douse mid look toward i the steamboat, liut did Pot answer the alcnal. Amotii! pilots no answer signifies acquiescence. and nc eordlnplv the Amerlcus pursm-d the course indicated by | her signal, when, without any notice, the Hope hauled oil shore dirt oily across the bow of tho Amerlcus, and a collision became unavoidable. The blow heeled the Hope over, and being without a I rteci. she tilled anil sank Immediately. The concussion was hardlv felt on the Americas, and the latter, beyond a slight uhrasure of the copper on her stern, received no i damage. Captain Pecor lowered a small boat, nnd for half on hour remained near the spot in the hope ot saving lite und property. TltE OFFICIAL 1VVESTIOATION. The following communication wa? sent yesterday by captain Addison Low to the Local Inspectors with rcfcrencc to the Hope catastrophe :? Orrtca or UsirfB Stats* HtrrvaTisiKO IssrrcfOB t or lyrxiu Vessels, Ni w York, May 14. 1973. < Hiss?Tou are hereby directed to make a caretul and thorough investigation Into the circumstances attend in/ ttie recent collision between the steamers Amerlcus unl Hope which occurred on the evening of the nth instant, near Hsllett's j'otnt, Kast Kiver, resulting in the loss or Ave lives ami the sinking of the latter vessel. \ err re spectfully, AUDI SON LOW. Supervising Inspector, Second District. Messrs. Hoots and Mattukws, Local Inspectors, J?eW Yor? city. ??' CHOLE&A IH NEW ORLEANS. WASHINIJTON, May 14, 1873. A telegram has been received at the Department of State confirming the newspapers' statement, that fifteen days' quarantine still exists in Ha vana on account or cholcra in New Orleans; that the authorities in Havana do not believe the re- ! porta from the Board of Health at New Orleans, I but. depend solely on trie report of tho Spanish ? Consul; that, five steamers are now In quarantine, some or them fifteen days from Now Orleans, and that It would be better tor no more vesseis to clear lor Havana rrom Gulf ports which have con stant communication, by rail or otherwise, witn New Orleans. "NASHVILLE EAOfiS. Nashvn.i.e, Tenn., May 14, 18T8. j First race, two miles over eight hurdles, was won | by Captain Hutchinson, beating Erama Sonson, > Tom Corbett and Glcnrose In the order named. ' Time, 4:06. Olcurose's rider was unhorsed at the second hurdle. Becoud race, two mile dash, was won by Eucnre, beating Carrlngton and Flush in the order named, lime, 5:4.1',. Third race, mile and a quarter dash, was won by Port U'onanl. beating Doswell. ?acbxi4C? wa? won t7 W favorite. C. M. IN COURT. The Government Suit Again* the Union Pacific To Be Tried in Hertford?The Counsel En gaged?Text of the Law Authorizing the Proceeding#?The Bribe Taking Cod pressmen To Be Made Parties to the Suit Washington, May 74,1873. The great suit which Is to be brought against the stockholders of the Pnion Pacific Railroad a? the result of the weeks or Investigation Into the Credit Moblller swindle by Congress, took definite shape to-day, when the able counsel selected by the gov ernment, Messrs. Ashton, Perry and Jenckes, laid on the desk of the Attorney Genera) a proof of the bill in equity. After discussing for some time the best point at which the salt should be brought. It was agreed that Hartford, Conn., would be the most convenient as well ax the most favorable to the prosecution of a suit ol this magnitude. Judge Shipman, recently appointed District Judge, It is said, is an eminent lawyer, and will give this case his virgin love as a Judge. Hartford is not oppressed with business, while if the suit were brought In New York, where the docket is In terminable, or in boston, wncre the stockholders and interested parties are Innumerable, the suit might never progress. But at Hartford, the ccutrc of the Nutmeg state, that never dabbled In CrGult Mobilier or I'aciOc stock, there Is not only a show or Justice, but a lair promise that the Credit Mobiiierti and their accessories will be brought np on a short curve. The document to be filed by the United States on Tuesday or Wednes day next In Hie Clerk's ofllce, Hartlord, is a bill in equity, consisting of an elaborate statement of the case, the relici asked lor, and the documents con nected with the transaction. The theory of the bill is understood to be, in the main, that tlio Con gressional grants to the Pacific Railroad Company wcrf> upon tlio trust that the property should be managed lor tlio benefit of the security of the United States on account of the govern ment bonds and the interest which the United States pay on them, and that the mauagers of the companv have not performed the trust, but have distributed a large amount of assets among themselves and for their private beneiit. Tli ? counsel for the United states contend that the Courts have power to compel these parlies to restore the property obtained from the company in order that the security of the United States may be rendered unimpaired. This distribution of property amonir the defendants was accomplished, it Is claimed, by means oi fraudulent contracts, in which botu sides were represented by the same parties. The eminent counsel for the delendants, so far as known, are Caleb Gushing, of Washington; benjamin 11. Curtis and Sidney Uart lett, of lioston, and William M. Evarts, of New York. They will, It is understood, make their de fence, first on a dcmuirer denying the Jurisdiction of the United States to sue under the act of Con gress, which is as follows:? The Attorney General shall cause a suit In equity to be Instituted, in the name of the United States, against the l ntoii Pacific Railroad Companv and against all persons who may, in their own names or through any agents, have subscribed for or re ceived a capital stock In said road, which stock has not been paid ior in full in money, or who may have received, as dividends or otherwise, portions of the capital stock of said road, or the proceeds or avails or otln-r property ol said road, iinlawliitly and contrary to equity: or who may have received as profits or proceeds ol contracts for con struction or equipment of said road or oilier contracts therewith moneys or other property which ought in equity to belong to said railroad corporation: or who may, under pretence ol having compiled with the acts to which this Is nnaddition, have wrongfully and unlawliilly received lroni the United States bonds, moneys or lauds which ought In equity be accounted tor and paid to said railroad | company or to the United States, und to compel ! payment lor said stock, and the collection and pay I inent of such moneys and the restoration of such property or its value either to said railroad cor j poratton or to the Uulted States, whichever shall | in equity be held entitled thereto. Said I suit may be brought in the Circuit Court I lu any circuit, and all said parties may be made ! defendants In one suit. Decrees may be entered unci eitiOTcen agaiusi auy one or more parties ue lendaut without awaiting I lie final determination i of the cause itpamst other parties. The Court I whero said eanse IB pending rnuv make such orders 1 and decrees and issue such process us it shall deem ' necessary to bring in new parties orthe representu j lives of parties deceased, or to carry into effect the purposes or this act. On filing tlie bill writs of ; subpoena may t>e issued liy said Court against any parties dclendaiu. which writ shall run into any district and shall bj served as other like process by I the Marshal of such district. The books, records, correspondence aud all other documeuts oi the { Union CuetliR Kallroad Company shall at all times be open to Inspection by the Secretary of the Treus j ury or sucn persons as lie may delegate lor that pur i pose. The laws oil lie United States providing for i proceedings in bankruptcy shall not be held to ap ! ply to said corporation. No dividend shall here alter be made b.\ said company but from the actual net earnings thereoi, and no new stock shall M issued or mortgages or pledges made on the prop erty or future earnings 01 the coinpunv without leave ot Congress, except lor the purpose of luridtiig and securing debt now existing, or the renewals thereof. No director or officer of said road shall liorealter bo interested, direct.lv or In rtlrectly, In any contracts therewith, except tor his lawlu. compensation as such ortlcer. Any director or officer who shall pay or declare, or aid In paying or declaring, any dividend, or creating anv morr I gage or pledge prohibited by this act, shall be punished by Imprisonment not exceeding two years ami by fine not exceeding $r?,uoo. The proper Cir cuit court of the United States shall have Jurisdic tion and determine all cises of mandamus to compel said Union Pacific Railroad Company to operate ita road as required by law. And the Secretary 01 tB?~ Treasury Is directed to withhold all pavraents to any railroad company and Its assigns on account olirelghtor transportation over their respective roads ot any kind to the amount of payments made ? by the United States for Interest npon bonds ot the | United Htates issued to any such company and which shall not have been reimbursed, together with the Ave nercentum ot net earnings due ami unapplied, as provided by law, and any such company may bring suit in the Court of claims to recover the price of such freight and transportation, and in such suit the right of such company to recover the same upon the law and the facts of the cas?- shall be determined, and also the rights of the United States upon the merits ol all the points presented by It in answer thereto by them, and either party to such suit may appeal to the supreme Court, and both sata courts shall give such causc or causes precedence of all other business. This act will be the legal disputing ground. Whether It comprehends all that was Intended by ! the lrlends of the government, it Is said, , admits of elahorite argument, and as judge Woodruff, the Circuit Judge, and Associate I Justice Ward Hunt, who is assigned to hear cases In this circuit, may have to sit in judgment, the 1 height, the depth aud the mystery of the Credit, Moblller plague may not he known in this day and generation. Should the demurrer, however, be I overruled, the counsel for the defendants will ap peal to tne Supreme Court, and ir not su-talned 1 they will then bo compelled to go on and take evidence. On the other hand, should the demurrer be sustained the government will | appeal and bring the whole matter liefore the j Supreme bench. The moat complicated part of tlie suit Is whether the Congressmen whitewashed | at the Inst session shall be Included in tne list of 1 defendants, against whom the suit must be brought. 1 The act, as will be seen, makes the recipients of | dividends, in lact all who have in any way enjoyed i the pleasure or stolen Iruit, parties to the suit, and j it remains to be seen how far the report of the l'olund Committee releases the Congreiimen charged with owning stock from thti prosecution. THE CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE. St. Loins, Mo., May 14, 1873. The Congressional Confcrencc was called to order shortly after eleven o'clock, Mayor Brown In the chair. Two or three trains which were delayed yesterday arrived last night, bringing several more members of Congress, who took seats in the Conference this morning. A letter from President (irant was read, returning thanks lor the invita tion aud regretting tnat other engagements pre vent Ills attendance. Letters were also received ftom Charles Sumner and several other distin guished gentlemen, regretting their Inability to lie present. captain James R. Fads, representing the St. Louis Merchants' Kxcliange, was introduced and read a series ot resolutions expressive ol the views ol tlie merchants and business men constituting that bod) on tho requirements ol the Mississippi Valley, and what Congress ought to do for it. i James S. Koiiinn, of Missouri, then came forward and delivered a speech, In Wiitch, after describing the extent atid productiveness of the Mississippi Valley, stated, in a general way, the necessity not only to the West, hut tho whole country, lor an im provement of the present and the opening of nvv water U&CB vl transportation to the seaboard* THE UNITARIAN CONVENTION. The Representative Minister* of Meveral Unitarian and Other Christian C'hurchts In Conference Yesterday? Reports from the New Vorh and Har lem River Unitarian Congregation*? Addresses by the Rev. Dr. Bellows and Others?Discussion on the Propriety of ?establishing a Uniformly Acknowl edged l^ltnrgy in the Unitarian Churches?Dissenting Opinions. The New York. Harlem and Hudson River Con vention or Unitarian Ministers resumed its session yesterday morning in the Churcn of the MeMlah, Pourth uvenue and Thirty-fourth street, Rev. Dr. H. W. Bellows In the chair and Rev. Mr. Burr, 0/ Yonkers, acting as Secretary. A number of other Unitarian clergymen were in attendance, vli.:? Rev. Henry Powers, Church ol the Messiah; Rev. W. T. Clarke, Brooklyn; Rev. J. W. Chad wick, Brooklyn; Rev. h. H. Camp, Brooklyn: Rev. F. W. Holland, Ncwburg; Rev. Mr. Young, Troy, N. Y.; Rev. J. B. Harrison, Montclair, N. J.; Rev. Mr. Foote, Boston, and Rev. Oscar Clute, of Newark Unitarian church. M'RINO TUB HOHN1NO SESSION, and alter the reading of the minutes of the last Conference, the above named minister* reported the favorable progress oi Unitarianism in their respective churches. The Rev. Mr. Powers gave Ins views on the difference between the orthodox churches of Brooklyn and the new field in which he was now laboring. The worship there was lor uniting the world with the church; here it was the reverse. Ue declared everything to be working bo harmoniously among his people that he got no chance of taking advantage of, or becoming con spicuous in, a disturbance which did not at all plense lilin. The Rev. Dr. Bellows expressed his regret at the lack ol Unitarian Influence, whic.i lie coutln uullv attributed to the boldness and one-nidedness of their Icrm of worship, and said that it was a very unpleasant slirlit to him that Unttarianisin could not be propagated according to his wishes. At the alternoon session, which lasted from two o'clock until Halt-past lour, t here was a larger at tendance of the nieinhers of tho Unitarian nud other Christian congregations of this city, and the spirit of interest evinced by those who took part In the Conference added much to its importance. The Rev. Oscar Clute, of Newark, opened the proceedings with an essay on KOKMS OK WORSHIP. It embraced a review ol the forms of worship apprec iated in the innumerable diss nting denomi nations and pointed out the distinctions between the prayers and liturgies of them. The principal tendency ol his discourse was to suggest a Uturgv for Unitarians, aud have it adopted in the churches ol that denomination. As worship was the elevat ing 01 the mind to (Sod, he believed that all forms of prayer calculated to elevate the mind were in some way acceptable. He then snowed the ad vantages and disadvantages of a liturgy, and alter concluding the Rev. Dr. Bellows declared tho sub ject, open to discussion, giving Its object at the same time his direct approval. The Rev. Mr. Foots, of Boston, a lively, fasci nating, but very wordy speaker,was the nrst'to com ment on nnd oppose the movement. He reviewed the history of UnitHrianism irons its origin down to l)r. Channlng's Unitarian controversy. He was not in favor of a liturgy; he thought It should come into the Church spontaneously by real historical growth out of the needs of Die con gregation. II he were to form a book of praver he would cut several things out or the one com monly used and insert many things that were not in it. The Rev. Mr. Chadwtck. of Brooklyn, next took part in the discussion. He advocated a little more worship iu the Unitarian Church. He rather op posed tho introduction of a liturgy. When ho went Into an Kpiscopal church it seemed so odd to see the minister getting over his "service," as they called it, like an auctioneer. He thought while persons worshipped God by liturgy they worshipped the liturgy too. 'He perpetrated A JOKK ON nil. BKECHKR by alluding to a saying of that orthodox minister to his congregation, the substance of which was as follows''Dr. Bcecner found several love letters ol bis grandfather's secreted in his own writing desk, and argued to his congregation that he thought it would be as reasonable tor liitu to try the affections of a handsome young lady he knew by sending her his grandfather's old love letters as to address Cod in tne old prayers ol a hundred years ago." Kcv. Mr. Harrison, of Montclair, N. J., in a solid, earnest manner, was the next to advocate the in troduction ot a liturgy as a matter 01 necessity for the prayers of the Church. Dr. Bellows closed the discussion by a scathing review of all that had been suld, and by au earn est denunciation of the present form of Unita rian worship. He said:?"When we come to speak 01 religion at large, or its devotees, of what Is de sirable in Its real machinery by men and women, you must acknowledge we want a public iorm of wershlp which snail prepare, break in and reiter ate."' There Is a dark and a orlght side to every picture. "1 confess," he continued. "I am tired of the boldness and one-sidedness of this met nod of ours. The minister has to do everything?roe con gregations do nothing. We run after liberty of conscience?where to f INTO AN OI'EN SACK, and awav down to the bottom, which is closed, and we have to scramble back again. Does anybody believe that a liturgy shuts up the mind of the minister? Is any mind shut up by the irequent repetition 01 the Lord's Prayer ? is eoiTee to be re jected, no matter how good, because it cemcs out of AN OLI) OOFFFE FOT7 Forma are things to be used, not tiling to con strain. Imprison or enslave. "1 wish to mercy," he said again, "we had seine symbolical lorrri of worship. The greatest enjoyment I ever had in my life whs on a visit once to a Catholic church. 1 sat lor hours in a pcrlect rapture ol soal and spirit, and felt really more happiness and pleasure tlmn ever I did before in one immovable position, transllxed, as it were, by the beauty and harmony of all things around me. Aud yet yon seem to repudiate the introduction of a liturgy which can gi\e such real pleasure. All. vou must remember tliat we are but a branch among the branches or ouc great trunk, ami there Is nothing even 111 our present form but we have either bor rowed or copied from Catholicity." The disseiitimr tone of Dr. Bellows' address natu rally surprised his audience, and although lie con fessed his adherence to I'niturianism, tell many under the impression that he would very soon relinquish his connection with that denomination. It alFo called forth the comments of several 01" the ministers in the subsequent portion of the dlscus Hiou, id which they denounced the habit of refer ring to the modes of worship in oilier churches. l)r. Bellows nnailv pronounced the Conference ad journed until early in October, when some torm of liturgy would be determined on ell liei in connec tion with or apart irom the Kvungclical Alliance. INSTITUTION TOR THE BLIND. Anniversary Exhibition ?t Sttlnway Hall?Pleasing Programme of Mlrrary Exercises and Vocal and Instrumental Mnslc* The anniversary exhibition of the New York In stitution lor the Blind was held at Stelnway llall last night, and never has it held a more thoroughly ! attentive aud appreciative audience. There was hardly u scat vacant, and the ladles, who pre ' dominated, in their loveliness aud ricli attires, made the liail seem like a parterre of flowers. The pupils present numbered about one hundred and fifty, ami were equally divided In the sexes. The young ladies, wearing white, with pink sashes ele I gantly adjusted, occupied the front scats, while the young men, drossea In black, were in the rear, tlins filling the entire platform. Among the (?nicer-i or the Institution present were Mr. Wniiiiui H. Walt, supciintendent, and lir. Stephen Babcock, a teacher, totally blind, with otners conspicuous in Its sever.il departments of iearniug and mechaulcal industry. Alter prayer, Thomas Dautilu, a pupil, delighted i the audience with the "War March 01 the Priests" (Athalla), Mendelssohn; which was followed bv j the chorus, "Protect ts Thro' tlio Coming Night,*' i Cursclimaa, by ail the voices, calling forth a round of apDiause. Now the audience began lo more heartily understand aud appreciate i tie character or lhc entertainment than at iirst, and th<- interest aroused by the sweet laces rone.I In spotioxs white bciore tneni, but to whom all the brightness and elegance 01 the hall was a blank, never flagged during i he enure programme, ami long and con , tinned applause repeatedly greeted the performers. | The VOcai aud Instrumental music was excellent, and several musicul celebrities present expressed tireat surprise at the excellence oi tins portion of the entertainment. Third on the programme was a piano solo?"Le Hananier," L. M. Gottsclwlk, finely executed by J. Morris, when followed the annexed: Song?"sfereuade," (Siradolla), Flotow, Thomas Dagnia: Recitation?object Lessons; Chorus? | "Behold how Brightly-' (Maspanitlio). Auber; , overture?(Massanieiio). Auiier, Margaret Halpine, Fannie Samuels, Wary Coaroy, hint he (.'aril; Trio? i "Tefal, To Quest Anlma" (Attiia). Verdi, Catha rine Scliam. J. Mahoney and O. Hammond; Recita tion? Arithmetic; Olee?" Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind," K. J. H. Steven-': Pianosolo?t'appricclo Brilliant. Mendelssohn, Sarah Uvuigsion; Hong? "Isalina" Stigllll, John Malioney; Rea ilng?From books printed in raised leners; overture?"Magic Flute," Mozart, Kii/.abefh Hosier.Sarah Livingston, Tllomas Dtignia, John Mahoney; Waltz song? "L'Ks tasi" Anlitl, t athnrinc Hchaln; Piano solo?Aspira tion, Schumann, John Mahoney; Recitation?Geog raphy with Dissected Maps. The interesting en tertainment closed with Handel's "Hallelujah Thorns," which was rendered In a grand und impres sive manner. CINCINNATI BANKERS FAILED. Cincinnati, Ohio, May 14,1873. A. O. Burt A Co., hankers and brokers of this city, ina<le assignment to-day to W. P. Hurbbert. The failure is said to be largelv caused by the laliurc 01 Lvckwood & CO., of .New ^crk, A HUGE FRAUD. A Boston Broker Raises Money Rap idly by Raising Certificates. $232,000 SWINDLED. Bankers of the Hub Greatly Excited. Arrest of Coe, the "Irregular" Busl nehg Man* Boston, May 14, 1873. Another irregularis occurred on State street to-day, of such a nature, too, that t!io authorities place the amount of hall at. $400,000. Tho culprit In tlie case in James A. Coc, a stock broker doinz business at No. 7#, ami a high liver generally. On Monday last a merchant desiring a loan from a Boston bank deposited with the caehler, an col lateral, a paper which purported to be a certificate for loo shares #f the Old i'olony Railroad, drawn in the name or a leading Arm, and endorsed by the same firm. THE FIRST MBCOTKUY. The cashier di<1 not like the appearance of th? paper, ami on exaniintug tt made tho discovery that the document hail beeu altered from a "one" to "one hundred," and that the name m which It had been issued had been erased, and that ol the firm In question substituted. The endorsement of the firm on the back was genuine, evidently placed Ihere by them under the impression that the paper had really been issued in their name. On inquiry at the Old Colony office it wan ascer tained that the certificate in question hod been issued to J. A. Coe as a certificate for one share. The gentleman who brought the c rflftrate to the bank was ntlvised to go to work quietiy and get b ack the mouey he had loaned ou the paper, whlca he did. another mri. Subsequently it transpired that a certificate lof 100 shares of Eastern Railroad stuck had onon de posited in tho Massachusetts ban*, on which a large sum of money was loaned. The certificate wasmado out In the name of the bank. On Inquiry at the Kastern office it was found that this also had beeu originally a one-share coriiQcato, Issued to Me. Coe, and that It had been altered to '?one hundred" shares. THE HEAVIEST DBA FT OK FUND* j that has been developed was that made on Mr. Nathan Matthews, on a certlflcate of 2cu shares ol Albany Railroad stock and other collaterals. Mr. Matthews bud recently loaned to Co.- u large sum of money?$40,000, it, is said. Had the certificate been correct, it would have repres-nted a value of 125,000, Au examination b.v several bank officers tills morning revealed tho lact that this also was an altered certificate, having been issued as "two shares" and altered to "two hun dred." The cashier found that the certifi cate in question had been originally issued i:i tin; name ol "II. E. Coe," and receipteil for at the bottom by J. A. Coe, STILL THEY COME. Subsequent investigation showed that Coe had Made the following changes In share certificates Old Colony Railroad Company, one certificate from two shares to two hundred and fl ft j shares; one certificate from two shares to thirty-two shares, one ccrtulcate from two shares to two hundred shares, one certlflcate iroin one share to one hun dred shares, one certlflcate lrotn two nharrs to two hundred shares, one certlflcate Irom ono share to fifty shares. There are other certiticates in existence. Among them are certificates of shares ol the Boston Water Power, denomination not known; ono certlflcate of the Kastern Railroad Company altered from ono share to ono hundred shares; certificates of shares j of the Htchburg Railroad, denomination not j Known; one certificate of the Boston and Albany Railroad Company, altered from a value of $4>,(j00 j to $40,000, or from two to 200 shi.res. T1IK LOSSES I may be tabulated thus:? i Warren .V Co *2?'uno Hamilton National bank Third National Hank I John Kerns Alloner, <Jopper Company Mr Leeds .W.ooo Dunbar A Co ?M|? Nathan Matthews *0-000 Klllot National Hank ^u.oou Total Such I* the amount ol the "Irregularity" so far as ascertained. Coc has been extravagant in his tastes, his wire weurlng diamonds to the i value' of $5,000. Doth his wife and child j have jnu returned from a continental tour. He 1 was arrested tlus afternoon bv Detectives Skeltou, j Ham and Dearborn, who successfully "worked op'* the case, and will appear in court to-morrow. COB'S BUSINESS EXI'KKIENCB. Coe, who was formerly connected witn the Lous# of J. N. Plsk, is about thirty-five years of age, and, in the course of quite a large business experience lor a man or his years, has heretofore sustained an enviable reputation. He Is one or the best known tuen on the street, and is a member or the Brokers' Board. A MERCHANT'S SELF-MURDER. Another Unfortnnate Hurrendrra to lir apalr and Kills Htms^If?^lekneaa and Business Trouble the C'uu*<?Ml* l.aat Letter to Ilia WIft. Coroner Uerrman was yesterday called to <W5 Lexington avenue to hold an inquest on the body of Mr. l'liilip Straus, formerly a wealthy merchant of this city, who committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a pistol, while alone In bla room, during the absence from the house ol his wife and their two children. Deceased had lost large amounts ot money in his regular business, besides which he had been unfortunate in Wail street speculations. Added to his pecuniary losses, Mr. Straus was a great sufferer from neuralgia, and his combination or troubles proved too much tor , liim. Consequently, he ? ESOf.VID ON SRt.P-nE-iTRrCTroV as tli? nearest way to obtain re.ier. While his wife 1 and children were away he tired a bullet into his brain and iell a corpse on the (loor, where hia 1 body was found by his widow on her r< turn hoino i at night. Deceased doubtless hud contemplated suicide, and Improved the laverable opportunity i presented to consummate bis purpose. Helow will be found the copy of a letter addressed to his wlte, Mrs. Philip Straus, care of i. Straus, Bro. a Co., 340 Broadway, New York:? Vrw Ton, May 6,1473. I Mr Dear Tilmb? f have tried to coin>>ut iit'aitist this 1 step, but It Is of no avail. All thr Minis ami Illustrations thai surround ine are too lute to benefit tnc. I niu ' fully aware what my fate wouht tie w.-re 1 ?ti 11 to cling 1 to this world. lakogood care of the children and watcS 1 over them closolv till thev are sure 01 their own foot hold. 1 enclose von a draft received yesterday from I Texas; you can endorse It. I a No enclose you a blank ( cheek and in yoar lavor, oil Martin A Kuuvon; they owe i tin'about $1,700, lens Interest, and are carrying, as you know. Ml shares ?t Paelflo Mail, which yoa'should take up anil hold on tor much higher price', or us you deem best. The rent of my affairs ynu know alt about; I yon ave the deeds of the lots in Houston. (tod bless you nnd the children, is inv last prayer. | Write to father and mother and trv and comfort their <ie I clltiing vear-; I would write to thein, but it would do 110 ?oi" I Your father and mother have always treated me , a.- their o? n son, and their reward wdl come. Have taith 111 Mod, and strengthen yoursi If by paying your devotion to Him. and go regularly to the Temple ? dedicated to His worship. Neglect Uod, sea lie will lug i leet you. and neglect tho?e that come utev you. These I last lew Hues arc the only inheritance l can leave you, hut they are worth something Voui- affectionate lius l.and, PHILIP STKAl'H. Mat 1.1, IH7\ Since writing this I cashed the draft from Texas and I gave you the inonev. I also had the !a<i 100 shares sold out. All you will have to do is to get their account and 1 fill up the chock. tiisl bless you ami the children is my last rrnver. Yours, Phii.ip. Deceased was thirty-live years of age and a na tive ol this country. ARMY PEDES. Washington, May 1*, if71. Tlte following order has been issued t y the Waf Department:? Lieutenant Colonel F. J. Dent, of the Filth artil lery, having, at his own request, been dl roc ted to report lor duty with his regltnenf, will M'palf to the post assigned to lilin by the Commanding Gen eral of the Department of the East, wlucn is* Fort Trumbull. New Londuu. Conn.