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THE PEMBROKE LEGACY.

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ami oil run through several numbers. The
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brencs'. strongly resemhlps that II Jane Eyre,
sod THE Pembroke Legacy will be found 70
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No. i'a number ri unusual richness, and We
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Ia These celebrated doOd- have taken prom-
Jams wherever eIhlhItcd, both in France and the
United States.
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Amounting to Nearly 500. 900,
ND nOLLAR FOR EACn ARTlCLN.
TWICE THE AMOUNT

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+ useful articles, not one of which could be-
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HOW A GIANT MANAGED MATTERS.
lConcludel.l Frank Il. Stockton
The New York herald., 1869-01-30
wEsrCHEsTER.

RELIGIOUS REVIVAL AT RYE.-A protracted meet
ing has been In progress at the Methodist Episcopal
church at Rye under the pastoral charge Of the Rev.
f. L. Perry, with gratifying results, 1 e.
INCFNDIARIsM.-The large cornstalk stacks be.
longing to Mr. Mapes, OF westchester, were fired by
an incendiary on Thursday night and entirely de-
strOyed. Loss about sixty dollars.
ACCIDENT AT yERPLANCK's PoINT.--A new barge
while lying at the brick yard OF William Beakley,
at verpanck's Point, had her sides crushed in by
mass of foatlng Ice, which caused her to sink In q
very short time. z 4, J. .sss
GRAND LARoENY.--The stable and carriage house
Of Mr. Hugh Lunny, living on the Wilson estate, neai
the village Of West Farms, were entered by sneak
thief on the ESD inst, and fine horse, wagon and
harness stolen thererom. A thorough search was
Instituted, but nothing was heard of the missing
property until the 2Sth, when a telegram was re-
ceiyed from Portchester, stating that horse and
wagon answering TO the description given by Nj,
Lunny had been left there several days previous and
was still unclaimed. Quickly repairing to the place.
he Identified the property as his own. 1t Is thought
probable that the thief learning of the prompt
action that had been taken In the matter, had his
fears awakened and got on board the first train
bound for Connecticut The hostler in whose charge
the turnout was left, however, gave such minute
description OF the mans personnel that his speedy
apprehension and conviction are confidently ex-
pected. 83N
The New York herald., 1869-01-30
our TRADE WITH THE SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES.

NEW YORK, Jan. y, 1882
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Your article in the HERALD OF to-day on ''Soutn
American Affairs ana the Ignorance in the State
Department. induces me to make few remarks
on the subject as matter OF national importance.
The ignorance that generally prevails OF the char
acter, condition and wants OF the South American
people has caused Us 10 adopt aud pursue policy
toward them which has had very injurious and In
some cases ruInous effect upon our commerce with
them. BY treating them civilized nations VIC have
contributed materially toward the condition OF
anarchy In which those countries continue. But no
OF our interest In that quarter as the present.
failure 20 give proper protection to our citizens and
interests trade with the west coast has steadily
decreased, and to-day England and France monop0-
lie almost exclusively the lucrative business and
carrying trade with the Spanish American republics.
with Peru, which has been q gold mine to tue Eng
lsh, we have not as much treaty In force, OF
witnstandlng that OF late years It's want and the
benefits that would be derived from IL have been
seriously felt. our relations with Bolivia may be
Judged ~ an expression or Judge Carter late United
states Minister 10 that republic. He had been In
Bolivia for some time without communicating with
our government. Inquiry being made by the state
department OF his whereabouts, he replied that he
had been searching for the government OF Bolivia
Tor two years and had not yet fohnd 1t. Bolivia has
no scaports, ana what little trade she has passes
through Peruvian territory. fifty ton schooner
would carry tue cocoa we import from Ecuador, and
that u all the trade we have with that country,
only two American vessels entered the port OF Guaya
gull last year. our ministers those countries hav
Ing no official business to transact engage IN other
pursuits. Some manage plantations, while others
go INTO the commission business.
The New York herald., 1869-01-30
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY JANUARY sesTIpLE SHEET

initiated on Thursday afternoon Dy Dr. NcCosh,
President Of Princeton College, who delivered an
able address on 'sThe Association OF Ideas as APP
Piled to the Acquisition OF knowledge HIS deliv.
ery. however was inaudible and indistinct and the
impressivenass. Owing to the inopportune time OF
tnauguratlng the exercises but few members Of the
IN the evening" %
exercises were executed by the pupils be-
fore crowded audience Of the citizens
and the students' friends. The literary tournament
however, was rather m0notonous and, II the de-
liverng OF few select pieces after long training
exempllded TO convince one Of the qualidCatlons Of
me sn o. ne Literary exceepcs z tne Qsu
were awarded on both occosnns tina nss;ncinai n
the inattuti0n s Professor Hart whO besides super
Intending the training school for teachers, attends
I? lne general supervision Of the entire establish
EXTRAORDINARY AND PERSISTENT ATTEMPT TO
MURDER.-One Of the rarest and most despotic re-
solves TO deprive human being OF life transpred In
this city on Thursday night. About ten O'clock
young man named Samuel Temple, about twenty
i've years Of age, was engaged working In Q grist
mill near the Asylum, when he heard his name pro-
u on rising " up 70 's ascertain s the the cause re-.
volver was discharged at him through .ne
OF his coat and harmlessiy lodging in an adjacent
door. Temple Immediately repaired to the police
station and narrated me pacss 2. tns :, Cgags
On y mt that had been made 70 take his life.
third atte.-- = occasions he was frcd at, once IN
On two previou. Trenton and again In Borden
town Some time ago he Sidsrent Styles stat
ing that the writer's understood he ~ present
about removing to Chicago, and 4 ne Wou's Of
the enmity towards him would be revealed and MS
adversary's name made known to him. Temple,
the mysterious letter he has lived unmoested untl
the attack on Thursday night He assigns no pro 20
personal antagonist and believes he never made
one. He is wei known to the authorities here, VINO
speak OF him in favorable terms. Ine pollce are
attention to the matter. The young man Temple y
OF very agreeable appearance, but manIfests mucn
trepdaton rarely ii ever travelling alone or in the
night time.
The New York herald., 1869-01-30
ATTEMPT 10 B;faAuD A LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Arrest OF Eight Persons Alleged to be Impii-
Gated.


Brfef notices OF recent fraudulent attempt TO
swindle the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
of this city out Of sb, coo have already been puD-
lished, and the following facts connected Herewith
VIII doubtless be read with interest by the stock.
holders and all other paroles Interested
IL appears that on the 10th day OF July last man
representing himself to be mariner and giving his
name as SamuelR. Allen, Of Biifao whose name has
since been found TO be Hyatt applied st the agency
Rochester, NJ ". and obtained apolicy for $4,000. On
assigned the policy TO one James >. Gariock. lawyer
OF Rochester. On the morning OF the 26th or Novem
Der last, Allen In company with two men named
George :. Hart and Jack Holiday left Rochester for
excursion 70 Iroonquot Pond, where they arrived al
n early hour. The men put up their team Mt the
hotel ana, after refreshing themselves, they took
their guns aud proceeded to the pond This was be.
party had not been long absent when Hart and HonL
day returned 20 the hotel with the statement that In
firing at passing 1ock OF ducks his boat capsi2cf
and that Alien was drowned, not even his hr' -
recovered. Acting upon this informant - taesi9
nrctof y Inc hotel w Qthers nro,;-edcd t. ts"o pro,
the pond" IN search OF tlle BODY oi Allen ht nrsg
Coroner Hsrd6n OF Rochester. v as no,aoa ~ ,hs
snces, aud upon nor,r into a Inc iacts
..rca verdict TO pc relurnod II accordance with
what EVIDENCE was cncltcd. Garock 10 whom the
Ev.icy f9y fb9oc was assigned notified the agent of
tne accidental deata OF Allen and applied Tor the
ernouut of the policy
The facts, 80 iar m could bo ascertained nj the
time. were communicated 10 the president OF the
company, Henry Crockcr, or THIS city, who al
once uoubfetl tre truth OK the duck shooting story
ard drowning of Allen. After consulting with
shefin John n. Dearborn 70 ylsit Rochester,
make thorough investigation and spare no
palms In ascertaning The real facts OF the
case. Accordingly Mr. DearUorn went 10
The New York herald., 1869-01-30
Pa i,coo ems.


All matter eaaed with thinnes lead than eight 10 plea
shall rate ~ solid.
When cornposors make ND their own matter they shall be
entitled to three cents additional the above prices and
shall unload and clear away their own matter.
unloading clearing away matter and ad-
vance IN the OF solid natter the oce shall be entitled
20 CLAIM and count al blanks composed by the makerup
alterations from copy in proof shall be paid on time
Type larger than plea, to be measured as plea.
Pearl anu diamond, hve cents per 600 ems extra
Ten hours shall be considered a days work.
Compostors employed by the week will paid according
considered y fair price for an expert workman
Compostors employed by the hour in alterations other
time work win be paid a. the rate Of thy-fe cents per
When compostors repaired to do work Of regular
hours they shah Be paid at advance OF onehd upon the
hour allowed for supper and at advance OF oneha
the price Of day work for all work after O'Clock.
Distribution OF plain English matter shall be paid at twelve
cents per Loco ems.
Over rrnning Of matter and re-usfying without
tons, at twenty-five cents per 700 ems.
The SECRETARY stated there were other matters
portion OF their labor.
On motion the document was received ard
adopted.
MISS SUSAN u. ANTHONY.
This lady was then introduced and spoke at some
length, asking pecunlary aid TO establish typo
grapl1cai training school for girls.
CHAIRMAN-A proposition mas been made TO me
that some place be designated by the committee as
early possible fer registering the names OF such
journeymen as wish TO go to work.
The following Committee on WAYS and Means was
then appointed, after which tue meeting adjourned
at the call OF the chair:-Messrs. McCrag, Baldwin,
hallenbeck, King and Shelley.
The .sourneymen Printers.
The journeymen printers held meeting yesterday
at No. IS East Broadway The reporters OF the press
were peremptoriiy refused admittance.
The New York herald., 1869-01-30

Rochester 3 few days aimee, and with the assist
ance Of Mayor Ftsh, q. y Hebba!d and George o.
Cooper (Of the Unt01b and all or the Board OF Com
missioners Of Police ana Chief Of Police sherman,
oficers Stott, Rogers and others OF the force, on
tuesday last arrested Samuel X. Allen, alias Albert
day George Dowd, two lawyers named ]. s. Garlock
and George d. Brand, and two insurance agents
named L. w. N0rcross and George Bailey, for being
concerned in conspiracy to defraud the Union Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company. The parties arrested
were taken before trial justice, who held them In
month for trial at Rochester N. Y. 1t should be
mentioned that Allen was driven away In team
especially provided for the occasion, and did not
make single shot at ducks, as reported by his ac-
cOmDlices.
The New York herald., 1869-01-30
CONNECTICUT.

Mr.. Phil0 Button, OF Greenwich, and one OF its
most prominent citizens, was seized with paraytic
stroke on wednesday. and at last accounts was con-
sidered In very dangerous condition.
RECEPTION IN SrAMFoRD.-In accordance with an
invitation given by Union Lodge No. g. +. and A. NJ
Of Stamford, organized in the year 17os, the mem.
Ders OF the Greenwich, Norwalk, Bridgeport STRAIT.
ford, Mamaroneck and other lodges paid them q
social visit on Wednesday evening last. The recep
tion and entertainment Of the guests all that
could be desired. After an able end eloquent ad-
dress by Brother Luke Lockwood, or Greenwich on
"The Rise and Progress OF Freemasonry,n the com.
pany sat down to a sumptuous repast. The festIvi.
ties were kept up Until midnight.
The New York herald., 1869-01-30
ssw ENGLAND LlBoa cosyEyT,oy.
Proceedings Of the Labor aefor,n Corveution
In Bnsien-spccrhes aud Resoiationz--A Pro-
posed PiaflorD-The Constitution.


posed P'atGcrm-The Constitution.
B0sTOS, Jan. o. 1900
Tic attendance upon the second day proceeding,
of the Labor Reform Convention mere has been con.
sderaDy larger than at any OF the sessions ye,,er
day. There would have been great throng last
evening TO listen 10 the lrrepressibie Phillips II the
managers had not undertaken to earn an honest
penny 70 defray expenses by charging an admission
fce but az IL was there present thnn In the
afternoon. Notwithstanding the rival attraction OF
George Francis Train. The latter discoursed about
balf an hour, in which time ne clearly demonstrated
that be was one OF the wjsest men In America or
that he was a good deal mistaken.
Among the speeches Of the convention which have
attracted attention was one delivered this morning
~ Mrs. r. r. Daniels. OF this city. she IL spiftu-
alis, wcmans rights champion and q reformer
generally, and unlike many others OF her procliv-
ties possesses personal charms and lIbe raj endow
meni Of common sense. Upon being introduced TO the
convention she said:-we have convened together
70 consider the best, possible means OF sowing the
hrea question OF how we do away with the crime
sunerng and poverty OF the laborng classes We
more time now than work for the masses; more
wsl 70 CONSIDER how to get better houses food and
coihes lor al mat we here. Justice and eu1al
rights for a are the only remedies for poveytv and
until poverty ~ extermiated crime win never ccdase
All men are BORN with equal rlphts but nat
WIN equal conditions. Conditions are not ri0hfs
Each INDIVIDUAL ~ born with tho ipaliena.
bio right 70 the alr, the light, the water
The New York herald., 1869-01-30
Of New Ensland Labor Reform League with thu

OF New England Lapor heiofm A0eS~0s "ssn sno
following constitutions
ARTIcLs This Asscsasion shall be known ~ the New
Nm S Is objects are 70 sbosh the and false
customs which enalavs labor 10 capital and gov
trade industry and finance the basis of Justice
and rscprociy wi employ popular conyensiGns leo lee;
All other effective means g convnce the people 'ns
God and opposed best interests Of society and - -
mediate alike religious duty the wisest ex
pediency and imperative necessity ,,.,
ART An persons irrespective Of race, condition Or
nationality who to its principles and contribute TO
its funds shall be regarded q members Of this association % m
may compromised by any vote Of the majority the
minority shall be- recorded whenever requested.
ART. All associations having the same principles sno
purposes may become auxiliary this league and their
members entitled equitable representation IN s
meetings The public conventions Of the League shall allow
OF criticism and dissent and respect dverses o
opinion tending 70 the development and estaoshmen OF
truth. fssst ~ Al sa24
The president OF the league, as above formed 10
Il. II. Haywood, OF Worcester, ana the Secretary is
j. G. Blanchard, OF Charleston.
There will probably be another convention held
here at an early day, when more definite plan of
action viii be marked out.
The New York herald., 1869-01-30

names OF those present who would not pay the
printers scale. which was carried and the following
a. g; Martin, q 4. Alyord, TIow, G. 5 West West
John H. Medole, John II. baldwin, j: 4. Batcneiai
Phair h Co., Gray Green, Q. voRt, B. u
Jenkins, Wynkoop Hallenbeck. Nicholas Muelei
]. H. Tobitt O. O. Shelly, Baker Goodwin, Allen =
Cole Hallett & Bren, Alfred Cobb, y, Burton, J.
Polhemus, B. b. Blackwell rhitchener 4 Gastaeter,
John Donogh. Z. Hoyt Co., Torrey Brothers. j. J.
Reed, Bergen & Trlpp smith 3 Son, Davis 4 Kent
French & Wheat, John P. Pral Lange hilnan
Lange; N. D. Brown 4 Co., Anson Herrick's Sons y.
SeiJsrt, Holt Brothers. A. W. King, Francis Hart
Mr.. GREER reported thar his establishment was
going on as usual; they had ninety composllofs
working and others coming In
Mr. ALvoRD read the following preaisole ana res0-
luton, which were adopted;-
Whereas Prntc' Union of this city, Of right
tated strike the Of an obnoxious scale OF prices
wages, trade rules, win treat with committee from
the Printers Union
Mr.. BAKER eaid he believed this whole movement
was instlgaed or sustained by the newspaper COM
posltors OF this city, He had it from good authority
that their intention was, as soon as Il succeeded
TO strike upon the newspapers for sixty cents per
thousand ems They had put the book and Job COM
positors forward to break the Ice He moved that
committee be appointed by that body to prepare .
plan OF procuring help, with power to carry It out,
Carried. -"
The SECRETARY then read the following which
naa Deen prepared by committee Of the employing
Iios-fhsk FROM ALL CHARGE MAKING Up, MAT.
LEN 10 BE CLEARED AWAY By THR OFFICE.
The New York herald., 1869-01-30
NEWBURG.

CONVENTION or GOOD TEMPLARs.-The Grand Dis
trict Convention Of the Independent Order Of Good
Tempars commenced Its session In this city yester-
day. It is largely attended. Howard II. Morse,
G. d. d., was made president. The Convention takes
strong ground against any repeal OF the Excise laws
Q. Brown, y. D., and others are present.
The New York herald., 1869-01-30

WHAT'S UpY--A TOLEDO SrAvE IN TUE ERIE Ur-
RoAR.-Toedo Is courtng the advances OF tile Eric
senucer Jay Could has been invited by the Toledo
Board OF Trade TO drop IN for bit OF supper and
q talk over matters, aud Mr Gould says he wlIi try
70 ina time 70 drop IN on Wednesday evening.
What8 upf Cleveland, Port Clinton and Toledo or
what?-CieredHd Hcj0,d. IAN. 20.
The New York herald., 1869-01-30

yefoTe twelve, was opened, the license exanlil.e i.
h'nsef arrested locksd q up over night and nc nc
morning taken court, where the patlolaau made,
2 charge of not being ciiectually closed. lie de-
haudcu jury tria aud was acquitted. ne charged
iuftAtr that the ocer sWore before the court that
Tue saloon was open aud taat he saw three or four
persons III ~ Mr.. Bertz called ali his Trends who
Wco WcIo pIeseut on Tue niRnt IN question aud Two or
Mree @ paa,onhen Wno were near, all Of whom test
neu psstlvely that the officers slatemcls were
ih.se bepuy IN his statcmcn. before the EOard, re-
crateu MS previous dissertations In the face OF tho
Ten or dozen citizens who swore otherwise.
The New York herald., 1869-01-30

CgSTlrMEs rbe Workias Womca's Assoajst,on anpe.l.
uu rpTibute Nbsraly 10 1r purpose on
usio establish uai1ng school ~ ~ 10 The art of tyre
III thls hnn Aity hnve male rersor nj
10 regho eiad - learn The trade: wonen wbo arc
shux with their ree1es at starving pcta becanse bat a.
ihe 9A work they know how 70 do Sow gentlemen ii you
vl help ~ " money We WI ~ once st school These
mr. thr lrase Give ia The and viii give Won
competent women coinposisofs SUSAN ANTHONY
n was resolved thar Miss Anthony should wait one
rcur nfd that eha ellof.d tIe1 be admitted
MIR. BAgEn moved ffat The secretary take the
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VOL. XII.
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ASSAYERS.
A ssAY OFFIC E


LvER CITY
UNHE UNDERSIGNED, ESTABLISHED AS
i Assayer eight years in California. and for
over Ave years IN Nevada, has removed his office
to Silver City. where he will attend to any bnsi-
ness intrustcd TO him with promptncss and care.
n old, Silver and Ores of Every Descrip.
tfon Cnrcfnlly ASsaycd,
And returns OF Bullion made within six hours
in Stamped Bars or Coin, at the option OF the
Depositors.
s. Mint.
REFEREScEs.
Messrs. Trevor Il Colgate. c............N New York
Messrs. B. Bchrcnd u &Co..........,.New York
Messrs. Davidson & Co. .... San Francisco
Mcssrs. j. PGrrott & Co. o......... San Francisco
Messrs. Sathcr Il Co. San Francisco
Mcssrs. Tallant Il Co.. ...... San Francisco
Bank of California. San Francisco
Messrs. D. J.. Hastings " Co. ...... Sacramento
Mcssrs. ID. o. Mills & Co. Sacramento
Mcssrs. RidcOut " Smith. ........... Marysvillc
Nessrs. Decker & Jewctt. ............M Marysyllle
W. ii. Blauvclt, Ag't Bank Of Cal. Gold Hill
charges u, snn Rrnncis.o Rntcs.
jy21 IT ii. HARRIS.
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I. o. Of g. T..

OLIVE BRANCH LODGE NO. 10, SSWRz
independent Order Of Good Temp: SX\S
lars meets every FRIDAY EVENING,
At their Lodge Room, Odd Fellows Hall, a,
corner Of Main and Blanchard streets, GoId Hill
tend. j. +. GLADDiNo' W. " T.
A, j. BEAIs, W.S. aof.
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charges u; snn Rrnncisco Rntcs.
Iy11 m H. HARRIS,
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MISCELLANEOUS.
y NEW ARTICLE OF
Watches and JeWelry
.sgsat Called "Gold Metnl,"
wb,.h b,s al, The annesronce of FINE GOLD

w dGGl0D 0llu ''+ UOWOuJ
!egtoL Called "Gold Nfetni,"
Which has all the appearance Of FINE GOLD,
so..ss and Is very handsome. G.1
Prices Of Mons Watches, Hunting Cases.
Lowest price Watch, gold metal. ........$ 8 90
Beautiful engraved case, anchor lever 10 % %
Heavy American style. Is 90
one-half size, engraved case. ....:::..,.. 10 90
Beautiful stem windcrs, nice size Watch. 20 OO
Ladies' Watches, Hunting Cases.
Lowest price Watch. h.....................$ 8 90
Beautiful engraved case, anchor lever. 10 90
Extra fine, engraved and cnameled, very
handsome ............... ...........n % w
Chains.
"a different styles Of Vest Chains, very
a eiiTerent styles long Neck Chains, for
Leontain Chains, to fasten with brcastpin. 20
Sleeve Buttons. an.
"a different styles, plain, black, cnamcled,
engraved and with coral, per pair. 50 to 0
Shirt Studs, per sett t................. 100
Beautiful setts, Pin and Ear Rings, enam
eled, with and without coral. ........ 90
Children's sctts. Pin and Ear Rings. en-
grayed, enamelcd, with and without
coral .....,.............. B 90
We have Ladies' Watches, very beautiful,
In IS carat gold cases, warranted. {. 30 to 80
Genuine Scotch Pebble" Spcctacles, TO
suit al sigllts 10 !lne steel frames... 90
Also good issGltment OF Gold and Silver
Spectaclcs. We deal largely in the finest GOLD
AND SILNFh AMERICAN WATCHES, at
about one ia,,d esq than the usual rates To
We can ,ond any of tho above goods by FIX
press, 10 be d ! for Oh delivery.
G. Z. COLLINS & CO.,
CO. t.Oa, ,omery street, san Francisco.