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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29
THE ROBINSON STREET WHO: MING.
| Sales OF Lots on Both Sides Of the Street
| fram CalIrRe Place Tn Wcsi STRAIT.

Sales OF Lots on Both Sides Of the street
from College Place to West street.
Yesterday morning in the City Hall, the buildings
and parts OF buildings on both SIDES OF Robinson
street running from College place to West street,
were sold at auction py order OF Mr.. Tweed. Com.
missioner Of Public Works, in carrying out the
widening Of Robinson street.
The following figures show respectively what each
lot sold for:slsO, $780, $780, $500, sos, sos. $780,
$685. $685. s1o s25. $50, &c. $780, sl1o, slo $40. So
s25, S17o 500, so, s1o $780, $3.50, $500, $685. s2o
500. $500, sio75, $40, s75, SLIGO, 500 $40, s25
The attendance was quite large, nearly three
hundred persons being present. The bidding was
spirited, but with only few exceptions the old
owners OF the various lots repurchased them. The
greater portion OF the property was owned by the
Rhinclander estate. The terms OF sale were cash.
payments In full to be made Yesterday afternoon,
and the buildings TO be removed by purchasers
within thirty days, that they should then be re-
moved by the Commissioner or Public WORKS 81 the
expense Of the owners.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29

Fire in Walker Street-An Inmate Burned to
Death.
Shortly before five O'Clock yesterday morning fire
was discovered In a small room on the second floor
OF No. 2Walker street. occupied by man named
James West, who has long been known as dissi-
pated, shlftless fellow. He rented the rooms some
time ago Of Mary Currer disreputable woman,
who occupied the remainder OF the house bagniO,
and has always slept on an old straw bed on
the foot. Thursday night or early yesterday morn
ing he went home ana lighted candle which he sat
against the wall beside his bed. II Is supposed that
alter lying down he accidentally kicked 1t over,
open lie door they found the unfortunate man
burnedt0 crisp the bed. OF course, wholly con-
sumed md the lighted candle lying on the floor
close beside where the edge OF the pallet had been.
The fire which was but just commencing TO burn
the f10sr and window casing, was quickly extln-
gushed. after which the remains were taken to the
Fifth precinct station house.
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INDIAN COMMISSIONERS.
Awards for Indinn Annuity Go,

Awards for Indinn Annuity Goods.
The following are the awards OF the Commis.
sioners on Indian Affairs on the bids for Indian
annuity goods up to this evening"
Buckley, willing & Co., New York-Saved list scar.
let cloth. duck and blue flannel
w. u. Claim & Co., New York-Blue drilling,
brown sneetng, 1000 yards bed ticking and 100000
yards OF calico.
John Dobson. PhiIadelpbia-All the blankets for
both deliveries, except the three point scarlet "Au-
gust delivery" fancy list blue cloth and saved list
blue clOtl.
Fowler Il Slocum, New York-Red flannel.
RettenhOuse Woolen Company, New York, three
point scarlet blankets, August delivery.
Wilson Il Bradbury, Philadelphia $4,000 yards
Beading and 62, sos yards calico.
William Watson & Co., New York-Linseys.
The examinations and awards Will be continued
to-day. The bids for the Indian subsistence supplies
will be opened May 8, and the inspection and de-
livery may DC made In either New York. Phllade
phia. ST, Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago Omaha or Sioux
CITY.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A NAyAk OFFICER.

Yesterday afternoon. about six O'Clock, United
States Engineer James Ii. Morrison met with q
serious accident In attempting to jump from the
platform OF car at the corner OF DeKalD and Carl.
ton avenues Brooklyn, he fell under the front
wheels and was dragged o considerable distance.
Several gentlemen on the car rescued him from his
perious position, but not before ne had been badly
hurt. He was taken into Mr.. Hughes drug store,
where he obtained temporary relief. DR.. A. w.
Shepard was subsequently called, who pronounced
the Injuries OF not necessarily dangerous charac-
ter The injured man was taken to MS residence In
tho vteinftv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29
THE SEVENTH WARD WIN. n. TWEED cLuS.

regular semi-monthly meeting last evening at the
house OF the president, Mr.. Thomas sniels No. IS
Pike street. The attendance was large and innuen-
tial, many OF the most prominent residents Of the
Seventh ward being present, and all evincing the
liyeIiest interest In the proceedings This club
within the short period since 1t was organized. has
attained considerable popularity. The roll Of MEM
bership already bears the names Of upward Of one
hundred and fifty gentlemen OF the highest 81 and
inc and respectabIlitv Last night twenty others
were admitted and fully thirty proposed for mem-
bership BY the time next meeting takes place the
elegant new club house. No. 100 East Broadway will
be ready for occupancy. Every arrangement has
been made to MAKE 1t one Of the most sumptuouA
club houses In the city.
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plays which ne wrote while in exile at Guernsey.
One OF them s entitled ''Lesurques, and treats OF
the judicial murder perperated on that person
many years ago.
Professor Herrmann's seances have become one OF
the established entertainments IN London. This u
not be wondered at seeing that the Professor Is
exceedingly clever, and as0nshes all by MS feats
OF legerdemain, some OF which s0rely puzzle the
visitors. M. Hermann Ia also great favorite with
children, among whom he distributes considerable
quantities OF confectionery.
The Globe theatre London, opened on Monday,
the nth inst, under the management OF Mr.. H.
Mansell, with On original opera bOtDe by O6en-
bach, which was produced on scale OF splendos
and with some scenic effects that are said to be
''intricate and bewildering." Among those engaged
are the Princess de Matchinsky, Mesdames Scasl,
DAnka, Harrette Coveney, Blanca and Debreux.
The following epitaph is authenticated as having
been found on the tombstone OF q noted singer who
died In Madrid In the last century,
"Here is resting Jean Pinto. the Orpheus OF Spain.
When he arrived In Paradise he mixed his voice
with those OF the angels. Az as the Lord heard
him singing He was touched TO tears, and, turning
to the crowd OF seraphs, He said:-.Be quiet and
let My excellent chamber musician, Jean Pinto,
SinQ.,v
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THE CAR HOOK ASSAULT.

The Attempted Murder of Mr.. Putnam-COn.
fiict of Authority-Aiderman Plunkett on
His Dieniry-The Condition Of MIR. Putnam.
Yesterday morning an order from Coroner Young
was presented by oflcer DAVIS OF the Twentysecond
precinct, to Alderman Plunkett, acting magistrate
at the Yorkvle Police Court, demanding that Eos
ter, the man accused OF attempting 10 murder Mr.
Putnam In q Seventh avenue Car on Wednesday
night, be turned over to his custody, to be COM
mitted to the Tombs. Alderman Plunkett refused TO
recognize the authority Of Coroner Young in the mat
ter. on the ground that he had already committed
the prisoner FosteDto the care OF Mr.. Doxy, the
keeper OF the prison attached to the court to await
the result of Mr.. Putnam's INJURIES and continued
the Alderman, raising his voice that he could be
heard all over the court room. "tnere he'll have TO
remain until Mr.. putnam Is either out Of danger or
deadD
Oficer Davis bowed with due courtesy and left
who in turn sent despatch to Coroner Young IN
forming him OF the result OF the application for
Foster.
What action the Coroner has taken In the matter
or will take IS not yet known; but Alderman Plum
kett. who has since been advised by the District At
tOrney and his Old friend the sBig Judger Will not
under any circumstances give up his prisoner until
he Is advised to the contrary by the District At.
The right or the magistrate OF a police court to
refuse 10 recognize tue order OF coroner In such
case may be according to law, but It mas not been
1t Is rather doubtful If the act OF Alder.
man PluBkett Is altogether lawful. Suppose
that Coroner Young, when he took Mr.. Putnam's
ante mortem statement on Thursday afternoon, had
ordered one OF his Officers to bring before him the
prisoner Foster-and this Is what he had right to
have done, although he did not-woud Alderman
Plunket In that case be justified refusing to recog.
nize his warrant And then, again, II the prisoner
had been present on That occasion would not Coro.
ner Young be the person in whose power it was to
have committed MIN to the county Jail 1.-THE Tombs)
on verdict rendered by the jury before whom Mr.
Putnams statement had been taken down In writ
ings II this Is not the law It has been the custom,
and Alderman Plunkett win deserve credit for abd-
ing strictly by the law, besides taxing out OF the
hands OF The Board OF COroners q portion OF the
great power which they exercise.
Mr.. Putnams condition is very precarious and ne
Is said by his attending physician to be sinking ras
In fact 1t IS the opinion that 1t impossible for nun
to live many days longer. Foster win net refer to
the AFFAIR, Of which he says he has no knowledge
whatever He positively asserts that ne had nothing
to DO with IT,. He Is respectable looking man. OF
about thirtynve years OF age and bears no trace OF
the rowdy whatever. The opinion is that there is
something back OF the whole AFFAIR which will never
be really known, unless the death OF Mr.. Putnam
should occur.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29

Affecting Scene In the District Criminal
Cosrt-Thc Murderer Bolster sentenced 10
bc Hanged-Thc Court and Prisoner Moved
60 Tcars-A Mothers Love for n Maynard
Son.
WASHINGTON, April 49, 1871.
There was scene OF much interest in the Crlmi
nal Court room to-day. Horatio Bolster who was
yesterday found guilty Of the murder of Joseph,
alias Sonny James, having been brought in for
sentence, Judge DIN having asked him whether he
had anything to say why the sentences OF the law
should not be pronounced upon hlm, replied, W o
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29
NEW BRUNSWICK.

Proposed Legislative Union with Nova Scotia
md Observation-Disclosures Success Of
tho Free School Bill.
ST. JOHNS, N. b., April %, 1871.
The steamship Lady Darling sailed for Liverpool
yesterday.
In the Legislative Council the Hon. Mr.. McInroy
gave notice Of resolution praying the Lieutenant
Governor to cause the Executive Council to enter
into correspondence, with the Executive OF Nova
Scotia, Prince Edwards Island and Newfoundland
with reference to the legislative union of all the
lower provinces The said correspondence to be laid
before the House within ten days after the opening
OF next session.
The government appears likely to carry the free
school BILL The tna action upon it will probably lie
taken tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29
TOLEDO COMMERCIAL COMPANY.
TOLEDO. Ohio, April %. 1877

TOLEDO, Ohio April Is, 1871.
The Toledo Commercial Company, Incorporated
last Monday with capital stock OF $780, organ
ized this evening and elected the following d.
Irecton:-Clark waggoner, President and editor-in-
chief; Ralph N. waggoner, the present business
manager: Horace WalbridQe, President OF the Bank
for the People; Richard Mott President OF the
Toledo Savings Institution, and Charles A. King,
ex-Mayor. The directors elected Clark Wagg0ner
President VI the company and editor, and Ralph n.
WAggoper secretary and Treasurer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29
RECOVERY OF STOLEN GOODS IN BROOKLYN.

w.iIam Jones was found in the sub-cellar Of 81
Myrtle avenue last evening. Oflcer Vaughn, on
searching the place. found about $1,000 worth Of
cloth and broadcloth coats twenty Of the latter,
carefully MD away In the cellar ready for removal.
This property was stolen on Tuesday night last from
the clothing store OF Bernard Scnelenberg 90 Myrtle
avenue Jones denies oil knowledge OF the robbery,
but his story Is not believed, and he was locked up
to answer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29
TINE CONNECTICUT CHILD MURDERER.
Perkins Convicted or Murder in the Second
Decree.
HARTFORD, Co

HARTFORD, Conn.,, April q, 1871.
In the Superior Court at Litchneld to-day the Jury
In the case OF Joel Perkins, charged with murder
and incest, brought in verdict Of .guilty Of MUIR
der IN the second degree,n which will send him to
the State Prison for llfe
Frederick G. Hall (colored,, convicted OF murder
on Wednesday, was sentenced to be hanged on the
90 Of July, 1872.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29
O U B A..
Herald Special Report from
Havana.
The Rebels Being Pushed to tho Wall
Another Surprise and Defeat.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HEaALu.

HAVANA, April %, 1871.
We have q despatch from Santiago de Cuba
of to-day's date stating that a Spanish contra
guerilla force, under Lolo Benitez, encoun-
tered band of rebels in the Cienega Obe-
jucos, near Bayamo, defeating and routing
them. Four were killed, and the prisoners,
including Captain Juan Corona, were imma-
diately executed.
A Contradiction ofthc Statement Of Cespedes->
The Political Situation In Porto Rico.
HAVANA, April %, 1871.
Colonel Acosta, o native Cuban. commanding
Spanish battalion publishes q long letter In the
Dtdrfo refuting the charge or President Cespedes
that his soldiers assasslnated two ladies and three
children. Acosta completely proves his innocence.
lie acknowledges the committa OF the deed BY two
guerllas OF the Colon battalion, whom he arrested
ana sent to Puerto Principe, where they are now
being tried, Of the chden, who escaped, acting
as witness.
General Fagardo has assumed the command or the
jurisdiction OF Santl Espritu.
The Darto says,-'Informaton from Porto Rico
is unsatisfactory to those who desire order and
tranquility. The political situation OF the Antilles
Is becoming more and more complicated daily In
view of the coming elections. The conservatives
are alarmed and are making great efforts to triumph
in the eectionsn
Vnlmaseda's MOvcments-Ilebel Attack and
Repmlsc-Defeat o, the Rebels Under Go
mcz-DestrOying the WeIls-Surrender Of
Rebel Leaders-Bembeta Leaves the Island.
HAVANA April 49, 1871.
valmaseda will leave Moron to-day to visit the
military line.
Maxine Gomez. commanding 700 Insurgents, In
vaded the Juris,ilctlon OF Gbara. They were re.
pulsed at Sama, and Barlary, one OF their ofcers.
was captured
The San Juan de la Puerea volunteers, under Fray
Benlto, attacked Gomez IN the Sierra Verde Noun
tains, captured his intrenchments and killed nine
men. Three or the volunteers were killed.
The insurgents IN the Central Department make
practice or filling the drinking wells with the car
cases OF dead ANIMALS.
The insurgent leaders, Colonel Mercier, Major
Vega and Lieutenant Gordon, together with a num-
Der OF private soldiers, have surrendered at Guai-
marc.
1t is reported that Bembeta has left the island.
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In the first race Banquet was the favorIte. The
contest was very close. In the other the ia
vorites won.
The attendance to-day was the largest ever assem-
bled on the course. The weather was delightful but
the track was still somewhat heavy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

Comique closes Its season tonight.


The Comique closes Its season tonight
The subscription for Albites' season of Italian
opera has been very satisfactory.
Tne Count Joannes will play Richard III. at
Niblo's tonight His last appearance here was as
Hamlet some years ago.
grand concert Will be given at Steinway Hall to-
nlgnJ by the Aron Society, under their new leader,
Dr. Leopold Damrosch, who Is said to be the best
conductor at present in New York.
BassfOrds overture to ''Cassilda,n played at the
Orpheonist Springtlde Festival, is work which re-
fleets credit on the composer and on American art.
MISS Nelson, who has been starring for few past
years In England, Scotland and Ireland, has been
engaged for leading lady at Walack's theatre next
season.
Alice Logan has been engaged for the leading
business to play with Albert Aiken, the cooquial
actor during his engagement in this city, well
as the travelling tour OF thirty odd weeks.
The new Harlem Hail. 125th street, will ne formally
opened, May 4, with o grand concert, given by
such artists as Nette Sterling, Fernando Tedesca,
Harry SaDderson and RandOln
Another OF the popular Saturday concerts will be
given Association Hail. OF three O'Clock this after
noon, at which the following artists Will APPEAR
Miss Graziela Rdgway, Miss Adelaide Manzocci,
Signors F1lippi and Antonio L. Mora.
performance IN aid of st. Mary's Hospital ana
Founding Asylum Will be given by the Clinton Ora
matte and Musical Society, at the Academy OF Mu-
sic, Brooklyn, this evening" The "Colleen Bawnn
will be enacted, with Miss E. Johnson, late OF the
Park Theatre, as Ely O'C0nnor, and Mr.. Robert
Johnson, OF the Society, as Miles-naCoppaeen
On Monday MIR. vilanvva, the eminent pianist
Chickerlng Hall, aud achieved great success. The
DrOQr0mme fOllOWS:-
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MEMPHIS RACES.

MEMPHIS, April %, 1871
The fourth day Of the spring meeting took place
to-day. The first race-the Jockey Club purse $500,
mile and half dash, all ages-was won by Bayonet,
beating Ida Griscom. Mamie Douglass and Jim
Hinton, VINO followed each other in that order.
Time, 2:47H.
The second race-a free handicap, two mile dash.
purse $500, for all ages-was won by Barney Will
liams by head beating Morgan Scott and Tangle-
foot Tine 3:47X. The first mile was run In l:47.
The club purse race $3.50, mile heats, all ages,
EoIl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29
The Wages Contract.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In the published statements respecting the coal
strike there seems to be studied respecting
the contract wages demanded by the miners and
the amounts offered by the operators. Presuming
that the facts would be interesting to the public in
order that their sympathies may be justly extended
propose, through the HERALD, to ask Messrs.
Franklin b. GOwen, w. Kendrick and Charles Par.
rsh on the part OF the operators and Messrs James
Kealy, John Siney and John Parker, on the part Of
the miners, the following questions
How much can miner earn per day under the So
basisy How mach under the 81 so basls2 How
much can ne earn per day at So cents per diamond
carr How much at 81 81 per diamond carr
A reply In plain figures. as follows would explain
the facts SO as TO be easily understO0d:-
amount earned per day by ...... 500 90
Amount paid by miner per to his aborer. 800 90
Amount paid by miner for POWDER oil and other
expenaes.ss.. w w
Net amount earned by miner per day.... 500 90
Iwould also ask the above gentlemen how much,
In their opinion, should be paid, how mucn
should man earn per day by contract WORK.
JUSTICE.
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The Ashland District Operators Adhere TO the
Terms Agreed Upon In Philadelphia.
ASHLAND, Pa, April 49, 1871.
At meeting Of the Mahanoy Valley and Locust
Mountain Coal Associations to-day at Mahanoy City
1t was unanimously resolved that the meeting re-
commend the committee OF fifteen to adhere to the
ofer as made at Philadelphia April 22-that on and
after Monday, May l, 1871, wages whether for dead
work otherwise Will be at the rate offered by the
committee OF fifteen at Philadelphia the 22d inst.
This association represents twO-tnirds OF all the
tonnage from Schuylklll county.
The Portland daily press., 1871-04-03
Free to Book Aper,s

Trcc 10 bOOK AgeHlS.
"E will send handsome Prospectus of our Men,
w Mustr6sed Family Bible containing over 29O
fine Scripture Illustrations TO any Book Agent. free
of charge. Address
fe23-4wt National Publishing Co., Phls Pa.
The Portland daily press., 1871-04-03
Ayers
Hair Vigor,
For restoring Gray Hair to
its natural Vitality and Color

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and efectual
tor preserving the
hair. Faded or gray
HAIR IS soon restored
to its original color
sosM the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
TIL.
The Portland daily press., 1871-04-03
FALL RIVER LINE.
For New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wasl

FALL RIVER LINE,
For New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, ash
ingtOn, and all the principal points
West, South and South West,
Via Taunton, Fall River and Newport.
Cabin, $500; Deck $500. Baggage checked
through and transferred in tree Of charge.
port Railway Depot, corner OF South and Kneeland
streets daily, Sundays excepted follows: at 30
M, arriving in Fall River 40 minutes In advance Of
the regular Steamboat Train, which leaves Boston
ct $50 N, connecting at Fall River with the
new and magnificent steamers Providence. Capt.
These steamers are the fastest and most reliable
boats on the Sound built expressly for speed safety
and comfort. This line connects with all the South
ern Boats aud Railroad Lines from New York going
West and South, and convenient to the CalitorMs
Steamers.
s'To shippers Of Freight, this Line, with
Its new and extensive depht accommodations inBos-
ton, and large pier in New York. Exclusively for the
business OF the Lnel is supplied with facilities for
freight and passenger business which cannot be
passed: Freight always taken at low rates and for
warded with dispatch.
Nsw York Express Train leaves Boston Mt 100
NJ goods arrive in New York next morning about
A M. Freight leaving New York reaches Boston on
the following day at 9.45 Am.
For tickets, berths and staterooms, apply at the
Washington and State streets and at Old Colony and
Newport Railroad Depot, corner Of South and Knee
land streets, Boston.
Steamers leave New York daily, Sundays excep.
ed) from Pier 30 Worth River, loot of Chamber
at, at 500 M.
GEO. SHIvERlCK, Passenger and Freight Agent.
JAMES FISK, JR., President
M. R: SIMONS, Managing Director Narraganssts
Steamship Co.
News d1yr
The Portland daily press., 1871-04-03

So TO 500 A DAY! y Do
want situation as salesman at or near home to sell
our new strand White WIRE Clothes Lines to las
for ever. Don't miss this chance Sample Tree. Ad
dress Hudson River Wire Mills, 70 VIM St., or
Dearborn St. Chicago. mr8t4w1
The Portland daily press., 1871-04-03
Farm for Sale or Exchange

For City property. In Falmouth,
AN0-N four miles from Portland, contains
1lf ~ 40 acres, cuts 20 to % tons hay;
aa ~ good two story House, IL rooms,
E.33zz9kz176 barn, woodhouse, Sc.
Apply to W. II. JERKS, Real Estate Agent,
mr31s3w Next East of City Hail.
The Portland daily press., 1871-04-03
Eclectic Medical xsstas.sanrr.
TIN rNHE nJDo

No. slPreble Street,
Hexs door to the Prebls H0use, Portland. Ne.
~ Send Stamp for Circular.
The Portland daily press., 1871-04-03

House and Lot for $1,000.
49, one and half story house, containg seven
Rf::;l finished rooms, located on Mayo street. near
W. Cumberland st. Good lot 112 It deep. Terms
favorable. Apply to
mr23*3w VIM. II. JERKS, Real Estate Agent
The Portland daily press., 1871-04-03
Great Reduction

In prices OF cleansing and reparing!clothing lower
han ever. shall cleanse
Coats Tor $1.0O
Pants for 70 and 30 cts.
Vest for 81"
Ladies' garments cleansed cheap, and with my usual
pr0mptness Secondhand clothing for sale at lair
prices. "a Federal Street,
iun25 WILLIAM BROWN