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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10

ton was made to the Metropolitan Museum OF Art
on Filth avenue to know whether IL would consent
stead Of private one. The overture was well re.
ceived, and the members or the society were only
too glad for such az an the
and Professor Beckman. the Secretary, In the name
OF the society, that 1t would exhibit all IL had
in the new museum binding when it should be
But the collection Of the society was not enough.
and the Board sought still further for something
more. This was found, 1t Is believed, IN
THE ART COLLECTION
OF the Historical Society. 1t is not fully deter
ciety will permit its collection also to he exhibited
in the Art Iuilding. II is q tine one, and viii add
what Is particularly gratifying to the amour
pr0pTe or oil Americans S the new and splendid
collection OF art matter recently got together In
Italy by General Cesnoia. and now on its way. we
believe, to this country. This Is said to he Que oil
the finest collections in the world of its kind and
one which even the European papers are now
AFFORD to let such collection leave there. 1t con-
ssts not only oil pictures and antiques, but OF all
and beautiful IN existence. When our Museum OF
Art possesses these it will not be the barren place
w4es s simple gallery OF pictures would make It,
tory for all models OF the useful arts. 1t VIII not
DC a school IN any sense except that, but no doubt
good to all American youth.
IL Is probable, II proper activity is employed IN
ready ior use about the summer or Fall of ls74 but
not before. Between this time and that many
efforts Will be made 70 add to the collection we
already possess any specimens which may come
under the opportunity of those in search of such
matters.
Together the two museums will Ill a void Sc
verely felt at present by all lovers OF science and
are; that is, place where tie true and the beau
tiiul may be studied, and where thinker may go
with some possibility Of being satisfied.
THE FOUNTAINS.
recent article in the HERALD described in de-
tail the work on the two fountains which have been
IN course OF construction for such length of time
in this cty-one the Stebbns fountain in the Cen
tral Park, and the other the handsome fountain in
tM NCity Hall Park This latter Will be finished
about the time the weather breaks and Spring sets
in. There is only the inverted marble basin and
the final to be placed in position and all will be
ready. There are some doubts whether, with the
present force of water, however, the fountain can
DE made to work as it was intended 1t should.
The Stebbns fountain is also at standstil, be-
cause some copper work, which could not be got
at the moment, is now making for the purpose.
The statuary before stated is here, but cannot be
put up until the remainder is terminated. But the
Park Commissioners promise 1t shall be ready by
Spring. and in full working order, when 1t can be
used.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10
A NEW HAMPSHIRE CENTENARIAN.

correspondent OF the Boston Journal writing
from Amherst, N. H., says:-There resides in this
place a remarkable old lady in the person OF Mrs.
Anna Goss who to-day February ~ passed the
1891 anniversary Of her birth. This venerable cen
tenarian was daughter of Mr.. stephen Bathrch,
of Lunenburg, Mass, where she was born
February 1, ITO. She came to Amherst
in 1885, then being fifteen years Of age,
and one year later married Ephraim Goss,
soldier returned from the war; with whom she
lived nfty-our years. TIL his dccease in Is40 ana
by whom she had ten Children seven daughters
and three sons. two OF the daughters being still
awe. One daughter, who had made 1t her home
with her mother, died two years since at the age
OF eighty-two to whom tnc mother was able to
minister and care for in protracted sickness, and
whom she always addressed In the endcaring terms
OF my dear child" Mrs. Goss has been in good
health till within few weeks, and able to be about
her house. Her faculties are considerably i'm
paired by age, her memory now failing to recall in
cdents OF Jour score years ago. She has few rela-
tives In New England: but, through the Kindness
and generosity Of O granddaughter the wife OF ex-
Mayor P. q. Cheney, OF Manchester, she is kindly
cared for,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10
PIRACY AND SLAVERY.
Operations or the Spanish War Vessels
on the sooloo Islan ds.

From the Singapore e. L. Observer Dec. 19.l
Late Manila paper give very little intelligence re-.
garding the progress Of the Spanish feet in the
subjugation OF the Sooloo islands and dependencies
but it would appear from them that the pirates are
still active In their depredations.
The under Governor OF Zamboangita reports
before him, stating that when they we're
on O. voyage from place In the Island
of Mjudanao to the Island OF Bohol
q piraticsl prov came upon them unexpectedly
near Dapitan. During the conflict which ensued
four Christians were Killed and SIX wounded. This
shows plainly that the pirates are still at their
desperate work, rendering those quarters dan
gerous Tor small craft or even villagers near the
coast.
Advices from Labaun OF the sth OF December,
published In Singapore, contain the following
statement :-Traders from the northeast coast Of
Borneo report piracy rife that vicinity and that
on the arrival Of the British war ship Hornet, at
the request OF Governor Bulwer, she proceeded for
O cruise to the North
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Mai and Imperial English LAVA
Hint to Washington.
SYDNEY. N. s. W., Dec. l, 1872.
Captain McLiver and the crew of the slave
schooner Nakulu have escaped the penalty OF their
crimes by miscarriage OF justice directly attribu-
table to the British Consul at Fiji. Dispositions
taken before him were without proper attestation,
and when produced as evidence were objected to.
The Crown law officers admitted their invadty,
so that 1t became necessary to obtain direct testi
mony. POlynesan witnesses were brought here,
while their interpreter had been left behind at lie.
vuka, and, after making every possible effort to
obtain substitute for the missing lingust, the
prisoners were set at liberty.
One of the perpetrators Of the Carl. massacre was
less Fortunate This person, an Englishman, named
Dowden, mate of the brig during her infamous
cruise, managed for a.time to elude justice by
filming his visits to places In the vicinity of New
Caledonia where he imagined himself without the
pale of English law. The Ggis OF French protec-
ton was not invuncrable to an extradltion war;
rant, pom wni Oh he was arrested by the French
war steamer Bruat and conveyed to sydney. The
trials OF Captain Armstrong, Dowden and the sea-
men OF the brig came on about q week ago. They
were first tried for kidnapping Kanakas and con-
victed, with the exception or two sailors. The
Captain and mate were afterwards convicted of
murder and sentenced TO death on the evidence OF
nesses swore. brought loaded arms on deck to CON-
mence the massacre, during which he was singing
verse known as Marching Through Georgia."
q The representative OF the United States at Fill
has had his name brought into unpleasant pr0mi-
nence In connection with this slave trade. He Is
Charged with having take upon himself to pass
portion OF the Carl slaves as legally obtained
laborers, though at the time the British Consul
had evidence they were kidnapped, and refused to
egailze their transfer to the planters wishing to
rom the authorities at Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10
CORPORATION NOTICE.

INCORPORATION NoTIcE.-rUBLIC NOTICE Is
- hereby given to the owner or owners occupant or
proved lands affected thereby that the following
o. The Board Of Assessors for examination by all
!. For Building sewer ia Lexington avenue, between
bn nna ee %ss Twelfth street. be-
tween Ninth and and Tenth avenues ,.
T. For building sewer in Worth street. between Baxter
For building s sewer in Ienh between
street.
For spdns il EGsh %
Lexington avenue, between Eighty-eighh and Eighty.
G apS in anS &
nnes, with branches in Madison avenue:
0 IN win sfves sy
eny.ifth scycny-sixth, seventy-sevenh and Seventy
o For building basin northwest corner Of Fftcth
10. For building basin on northeast corner of Cedar
and WssnlS0n streets I,,
seyenty.cighh and Eishtieth Streets and Second and
H. For building underground drains between Seventy.
first and scventylourth streets and Ninth avenue and
il. For building underground drains between sixty.
third and streets and Fourth and Fifth ave-
H. For laying Belgian pavement in Twcntyarst street,
Is For tagging sidewalk south side Of Twentyourth
6 For tagging sidewalk in Fory-seventh street, be.
tween Tenth and Eleventh avenues
IL For LAYING crosswalk in West street. from No. III 70
For laying crosswak in Cherry street, from No. Log
le For regulating grading, setting curb and quite.
The limits embraced by such assessment include ali tho
several houses and lots OF ground vacant lots pieces and
l. DO sides Of lexington avenue between Seventeen
and enty.irst streets. .L
Ninth and Tenth avenues to the extension Of half the
Pss G h a an street. between
Both sides osh street betwe,n Boulevard and
west side OF the boulevard.
T. Both sides of Worth street, between Baxter street
5 East side Of tenth avenue, between Manhattan and
to tenth avenue both sides Of nth street from NniI
@ to r a nSd i Of
from Ninth 10 Tenth avenue.
AMI Sinssih sTsess end dc blocks Bounded y Eissty
and Fourth and Madison ayenues the blocks bounded BY
Eighty :nin, Nneticth and Ninety streets and Madf
and a ~
by es end S nS s o. See
|. Block. bounded BY Ninetylrst and Ninety second
third and Ninety streets and Eoar, And Madison
and Nnsy.third and Ninetyioufh streets and Madison
3 Blocks bounded by avenue A and First avenue and
seyenyfonrth and Seventy ninth street, so,o, md r,f
10 North side of Cedar street. between Washington
IT, BLOCKS BOMBED BY Second and Third avenues and
IL Blocks bounded BY seventy irs and scveniyiour'h
so ns S naansa Sc nGs and
and Fourth and s sr1s between sixth and
Seventh avenues the extension Of hall the block ON
' T5 sops .ae twenty fourth street. between avenue
ana Both es Forty between Tenth and
the s e RnGHn side Of warren street. between
West and Washington streets, and the property knownas
pic o sides OF Cherry street. from Pike to Market
10 Both sides of Twentyourth street from Tenth 70
Eleventh avenue 10 the extension OF half the block tho
interseciing streets
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10
SURVIVORS OF THE MEXICAN WAR.
The Veterans Appeal to Congress for an
Adequate Pension.

PITTsBURG Pa, Feb. 8, 1873.
An adjourned meeting OF the survivors of the
Mexican war was held this evening, and memo.
rial to Congress was approved which sets forth,
That almost generation has now passed since
the conauerinQ column dictated an honorable
peace with Mexico. and but few OF the men who
participated are -lelt to ask bounty OF the
government; that In view OF the benefits
derived by the nation through the acquisition
Of California and New Mexico, they ask
congress to grant pension commensurate
with the results springing from their services
and achievements; that as these provinces were
acquired from Mexico for the sum OF 5000 coo
added TO the cost OF the war; and this heritage was
fought for by the private soldiers for 81 per month";
they appeal TO Congress to remember them In their
declining years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10
AGES OF THE DEAD PEERS.

The respective ages of the most noted OF the
English peers who died during the Parliam entary
recess were as folows:-Earl OF Lonsdae, 81 years
viscount Boyne, IS; Lord Clarina, "a; Lord Incbi.
quin, 70; the Duke of Leeds, 20; the Earl OF Clan
carty, 6s; Lord Dalling and Bulwer, 6s; the Mar
quis OF Londonderry, 81: Lord SOUTHAMPTON az /.
the Duke OF Bedford, 63; the Earl of Moray az :
Lord Harris, 81; Lord Audley, IS Lord Giuord 81 I:
the Earl OF Carysfort, Al Lord Hastings al: the
Earl OF KeIlie, "a, and the MARQUIS OF Camden 81
wears.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10
CENTRAL ASIA.

Details OF tho Russian Defeats at
Troops-Muscovitc Rally and Capture
ing Campaign.
From the Indian Public Opinion Qahore), Dec. col
respectable merchant from Bokhara gives the
following account of the recent operations of the
Russians against Khiva THE Russian army after
having been defeated in the battle OF Urganj, which
is on the frontier OF Khiva, rallied and attacked
the place for second time, when 1t was again de-
Ieated and pursued for fifteen kos by the khlvans,
who took much booty.
The Khiyan troops then dispersed, each man to
his own village.
The Russians, however. reappeared before Ur-
gam, bombarding the fort which was feeby de-
Tended by the remnants Of the army. although the
select body OF 1000 young Khivans were there.
They fed and the Russians entered the tort.
Asiatic Commercial Hopes from the Rus
sian Advance.
GFrom the Indian Statesman Panjab), Dec. Gil
SO little do we share the feeling OF alarm con-
stantly expressed the other side OF India at the
advance of Russia in Central Asia that for own
part we do not hesitate to avow that we should
hear with pleasure that the Russians had sue
ceeded In establishing q line OF commercial cOmmu-
nication between the Caspian and Black Seas and
Western China. We're such a line now in existence
should almost feel 1t to be the duty OF the Indian
government to take measures Tor jutting forward
10 1t a junction line by the most practicable and
facile route modern engineering could select be-
tween Peshawur and the OXus. The <.ortest route
to England from this country would then be through
Central Asia. Such route, while materially bene.
fling both India and Russia. would reclaim to
civilization all the regions IL would traverse The
present Ameer OF Afghanstan, it iA..y safely be
OF such project, for he is sufciently intelligent
and large-mnded to estimate the advantages 1t
would confer on his subjects and dominions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10
WEST COAST OF APRICA.

A R0ynltst Guerilla Made Captive-The
Ashantees, Fantees and English In
Trouble.
The British and African Steam Navigation Com
pany's steamer Roquelle has arrived at Liverpool
from Africa, bringing 200 ounces OF gold dast and
GOO In species She left Fernando 20 the 10th OF
December and Madeira on the 7th Of January hav-
ing called at various int mediate ports
The Iiequelle reported intelligence OF the captTe
of the guerilla chief Acbangpong, brother OF the
King OF Ashantee. He was sent, under an escort
OF the Second West India regiment, to Ashantee,
Icing under bond not to approach the British set
Elements. On the route AchangpOng was taken by
Fantee territory, with whom bc was at feud
When the Roquelle sailed che authorities at Ac-
era were preparing against an anticipated incur
sion OF the Ashantees
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10

(tORNER PROPERTIES FOR sALE-DEsJRABI'
" located some large Fronts, suitable for improve
merits; capitsI invesments great 2r"sPectiye sdvar
tage5> JAMES fHlCE, AU hudson strect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10
THE POLYNESIAy SLAVE TRADE.

Captain McLiver's Case and That of His
Crew I'm Australia-The Execution Of
Justice Failed by Legal Quibblc-COio-
Mai and Imperial English LAVA
Hint To WashiuutOn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10

(NHEAP HOMES IN NEW JERSEY. NEAR DEPOT,
~ $500 and upwards; Saw and Grst Mil, in running
order 40 Orange county Farm, near Newbuig with
buildings, IS 800; all on easy terms.
WIN. BOGERT 81 Liberty street, basement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10

ELIZABETH, ~ J.-FOR SALE. LESS THAN COST
~ must sold. handsome Residence in splendid order
lot 200 feet deep; locd iion choice: only $500
4. OLIVER CARTER, No. 4 Pine street, room 10.
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that the Legislature. will not interfere with the
project and all will go on without delay at unlore-
seen trouble. The building besides being devoted
70 natural history will have part OF IL devoted to
Ill scope.
MANHATTAN SQUARE
AS far as the square itself Is concerned Il Is now
sun IN state OF complete savagery, and in only
are has been 1t graded. On one end,are two enor.
nous holes which in time however will he filled nm
The building Is intended ultimately to come within
:wo hundred feet OF the termination of the PARK
IN each side. Around this space for pronenade
&C, will be ane walks between which the space will
be filled with trees. shrubbery and all manner of
rare and imported plants. Indeed great portion
OF the square which the building will ultimately
extend will no doubt be devoted to horticulture
and floral display: 1t is, indeed, good opportu-
nifty to establish horticultural exhibition such as
all European cities possess.
THE MUSEUM OF ART.
This building, which Is to stand on the east side
OF Central Park, near Seventy-second street. as we
tion IL has not been so rapidly progressing as the
Others, but yet something has been done which at
least shows An earnest In the right direction. The
ground already broken shows that the building
will be entirely different in general appearance
from the other one. 1t has net been decided upon,
however, as the plans have not yet been put
before the Board. II is probable that within
1ormality viii be gone through. and not until then
will anything definite be known as to the appear
ance OF the new Museum OF Art. In any case IL
will be good, for no one will deny the
architects of the Board are as competent as
any In the country. But, in connection with the
which already showed itself with the Museum OF
Natural History. Where the collection which
should adOrn It when it was finished The same
steps were taken as In the other case and apDllca
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10
OrrY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.


West side.
G1E mn FOR SALE, THREE STORY HON
PIC.VOO: soop, with stone rails bay window
walnut DOORS handsomely nnished also 4 small iiouse
terms easy. S26 West Forty-sixth street. ~'N
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10

TOR sALE-TIIE REAL ESTATE, GOOD WILL AND
j. Fixtures OF the leading Confectionery Restaurant
Business in the city of Troy Of twenty years standing;
certain OF making from 5000 TO SlO,O)D year, The
owner having secured competency in The business will
sell very liberal terms of payment Address O. GER,
Jr.. Real Estate Broker, Troy, y. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-25
EXPLORATIONS IN palestine.

The expedition of this Society, Lieut.. Steever
commandng arrived auBe.rlt from the field in septem
ber after Ave months work in Moab. Lieut.. seeyer
having laid before tho Advisory Committee az Beirut his
maps and statements the Committee at dispatched
him TO this country that being deemed the most expe
dtou method of putting the Society here Ia possession
Of all the facts as well of eXpe
diton on larger scale for the coming Lieut.
Steeyer arrived this city few days ana has laid
his maps statements and estimates before tho Executive
COMMITTEE In the five months work in the fields OF
Moab results of the highest Importance and value have
been attained. both the geographical and archaeology
study Of Nebo and PSgdh. Many ruins have been Wis
tied and sketches made and and copies OF inscUp
tons takcn some Of which are now their way this
country Lieut. seevcr with hs corps has riangulaed
COO square of territory, and filled up the details Of
an accurate map the scale Of inch TO the mile.
the basis OF the English survey OF West Palestine.
This region OF country has been heretofore uDexpored
The maps oxant far they give details meager
and utterly Enthusiastically. Moab and Basan fuli
of ruins most or which have before been visited
by any modern traveller.
public meeting WILSON be called in this city under
the auspices OF the Geographical Society of which Judge
Daily Presdent. This meeting Will he addressed By
Lieut. steever and distinguished gentlemen OF this city
The plans and purposes OF the Palestine Exploration
Society will then be made public and the magnitude
and importance OF this great American enterprise be
presented Additional subscriptions have lately been
received and much interest is excited by the results
already achieved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-25
A RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL.

The Archbishop and Bishops of the Roman
pastoral letter issued days ago to the clergy and
aty OF their charge appointed the coming Feast OF the
Immaculate Conception IA day upon which 20 dedicate
their churches to the worship OF the sacred Heart Of
Jesus" The announcement OF the act OF conservation
10 take place which is made in the beginning OF the
letter, is followed by statement OF The condi
ton OF the Church throughout the world
Men had risen in open revolt against
God and sgaints his supremacy over the minds OF iDd
yiduaIs and OF nstions The -OSuprcme Pastor
held in bondage bishops and priests In certain portions
Of Europe were forbidden authority over the members
Of their congregations; and even ne laty were not
spared. The sympathy Of all pas sons, therefore,
went out strongly and warmly \ 10 their Af'
ncted brethren in other lands Almost every
where bshops aud priests, religious men ana
women, were Fastening for protection to the
Divine Heart" The brethren were eIhort,d To pre-
pare themselves for q devout reception OF thu " Holy
Communion on the festival. The pastors we've re-
Quested TO read the pastoral letter TO their cong ega-
tons on the two Sundays preceding Dec. s. onNle
festival High Mass will be celebrated, after whch\a
Will be read aloud. The ceremony will close with the
Tie Deum The letter has the following signatures:
John Archbishop OF New York John, Bishop OF Brook
Bishop OF Hartford; Louis. Bishop Of Burlington
Stephen Vincent, Bishop OF Buffalo; John j. Bishop oi
Albany; John j., Bisho1of Boston bernard j.. Bishop
Of Rochester; Patrick r. Bishop OF sprinsheld Francis
BtLOp OF Providence Edgar p, BIhhOp Of Ogdensburg
AnbaSI A.s Rjsh"p 81 Newark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-25
DIsAPPEARANCE OF A DUTCH SEA CAPTAIN.
Mrs. G. b. Schroot, wife of Capt. SchrOOt,


VINO was recently Rotterdam sea captain, visited Pc
lice Headquarters yesterday and Informed Chief Matsel
that her husband, who bad $1,000 ia his possession, with
their daughter, age years, disappeared on Friday
under very strange circumstances. She said that her
husband was formerly owner aud commander OF a
Dutch vessel SAILING from Rotterdam. In October he
resolved 10 desert the and TO America He sold
his vessel and with his wife and daughter embarked IN
the City Of Rotterdam arriving IN NeSYOrk on Friday,
when he converted his gold into American cur
rency. Mrs. SchrOot having friends In Boston
they resolved 10 go 10 that city, aud win
that intention went board one OF tEe
steamboats, OF the Providence line. Before the vessel
started Mrs. ScrOOt asked her husband to 80 on suoFc
and buy for luncheon lie wered that no
would and also said that he intended 10 purchase some
cigars Taking HE te girl Capt Schroot went ashore,
u1d whom no was lost 10 view m the
dcd stroot has not been heard from 10y
his friends. His wife being unwilling 20 abandon her
baggage, and thinking that her husband had been acct
dentaly lett, went 10 Boston. from whence she eie-
era phcd but received no reply. She returned TO tls
CITY aud, believing That Capt SchrOot had been Nd
mapped murdered, sh3 told her story 70 the police
capt schroo knows the address OF ms we's relatives
in Boston, but they have not heard from him Detectives
Heidelberg and IuliY have charge OF the case.