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The New York herald., 1874-11-18
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Fashionable and Scientific Gathering
NJ the Museum I'm Central Park-Prog.

FashionabIe and Scientific Gathering
NJ the Museum I'm Central Park-Pro9.
ress of the Instit tutiOn.
The annual fall reception rendered BY tho trus
tees OF the American Museum OF Natural History
and the private view OF their collection. which
occurred yesterday at the rooms OF the Museum.
in the Central Park, attracted very large assem-
blage and Afforded much interest and grattnca
ton. The pleasure OF the occasion was enhanced
by the presence OF Dodworth's band, which, dur
Ing the inspection by the visitors OF the many rari'
ties on exhibition. played some appropriate selec.
tons. The sixth annual report Is most encouraging
~ seems that the list OF $40 members on the lat Of
January last has been increased during the pas
Sufficiently large to enable the museum TO secure
the auoittohai aid OF gentlemen OF high scientific
aa.ainments, VINO, ut the present time, are much
needed TO classify properly the many specimen. 1t
Is constantly receiving, well as TO render
II an enicient institution. not only for popular
promoting original scientific research. GIFTS OF
new and interesting collections have Increased OF
late. Special attention was attracted yesterday
to the splendid donation MADE by Miss Catherine
L. Wolfe, the daughter OF the late President. and
CONSISTS OF a valuable collection OF shells number.
lng So 600 specimens, and library rare concholo.
Both formed by DR.. John G. Law, OF rye. THESE
shells were on exhibition yesterday In ten table
cases on the second moor. MT. h A. witthaus, Jr.
has contributed, IN the department. OF entomoE
ogy 5000 specimens OF American coleoptera
representing 1900 species. A complete suit
OF all the publications OF the Smithsonian
Institution and collection OF BIRDS nests have also
been presented and among other gifts Is finely
mounted skin and skele ton OF the manatee, from
Mr.. ID. G. Elliot. large sum has been subscribed
chiefly by the trustees, for the purchase OF new and
attractive collections during 1874, and the museum
has secured complete series OF sixteen skeletons
OF the moas gigantic fossil birds OF New Zealand.
A collection Of INDIAN antiquities has also
been added, while In the department OF mtneralogy
fine collection OF minerals, numbering 1000 caof
net specimens, may be seen to advantage. On the
walls of the middle hall IL exhibited series OF
preparations illustrating the habits and develop
ment of various European insects. Two addtr
tlonal cases or spIendidly noun ted birds and rare
mammals have been received from Madame Yer.
reaux, completing the purchase begun three years
ago.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
THE SOUTHERN STATES DEBTS.

Propositions OF tho American Bond
Funding and Banking Association Of
London-Present Debts To Be Retired
and Bonds Issued In Lieu Thereof
The Manner OF Security.
RICHMOND, va Nov. II, 1874
Arrangements between the British bondholders
and the Governor and Treasurer Of Virginia for
funding the present debt OF this State have at last
been entered into with some satisfactory results.
The Legislature OF Virginia, at it's last session,
appointed Goqernor Kemper and Mr.. r. NJ. T.
Hunter, the Treasurer, commissioners to confer
with the creditors Of Virginia to see If something
could not be done to put her debt on a satis-
factory basis Accordingly they had a meet
ing on the 10th inst, which resulted in
nothing: Since then, and largely owing to Gov.
been made by the Virginia commissioners and
the American Bond Funding ana Banking Assocla-
ton, limited, OF LonoOn, by whicn The British as
s0ciatlon engages to retire the present debt and
receive IN lieu thereof bonds payable In thirty
don In gold CON- che whole TO be secured bv
sinking fund.- and the payment OF interest, prInci-
pal and sinking und to be taken ont OF the hands
Of the Legislature and vested III the Auditor, VINO
can be compelled to levy aud collect taxes to pay
them by mandamus IN either state or federal
association is backed by the first capitalists OF
Europe-Lord Northbrook, chief OF the house
%ope of Amsserdam ana a saiomons aHnoo9i 81
London and New York. 1t has already
made arrangements with the Governors OF
Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina,
North Carolina and Virginia TO accept It's propo-
sitlon to fund certain specified portions OF their
puolic debt IN bonds payable IN London IN gol1
coin, and those Governors nave unoertaken to re-
commend the measure to their respective Legisla-
lures.
THE GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA
has rejected the proposition and that state will be
let severely alone. In the opinion OF many the
Legislature OF North Carolina VIII not accept the
terms proposed because they viii bud hcr to pay,
and put 1t IN the power OF the bondholders, TO
collect their interest and debt The legislation
provided TO secure tine payment OF the ne W bonds
has been prepared by counsel eminent at the
American and English Bar and Is approved
by Frederick Knapp, OF Berlin. VINO IS
the German authority on American law,
and Mr. BENJAMIN, Of London. 1t Is based on
the decision vi the supreme Court Of the United
States In the cases against the Western cities and
cOuntles-Van Hoffman vs. quincy, Gepcke VS..
DuDuque-and those adjudications which hold
that court has power TO enforce The collection
Ol tax when the Legislature mas provided the
necessary machinery. The legislation by this as
sOclatlon does provide necessary machinery t, se-
cure the collection OF tax, whether Leglsla ture
is willing or not, and makes 1t contract, so as to
be lrrepealabe. Judge Thomas, Chairman OF the
Senate Committee on Finances; Mr. Coghill,
CHAIRMAN OF the Judiciary Committee; Juuge
R0Dert Ould, OF this city, and other leading men,
bes oil the Legislature, are IN lavor OF the plan.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
DISEASE AND DEATH IN THE CITY.
Meeting OF the Board OF Health and Re-
ports OF tho Sanitary Omccrs.

Meeting OF the Board OF Health and Re-
ports OF the Sanitary OA1ccrs.
The Board Of Health met yesterday afternoon
Professor Chandler presiding. communication
addressed to DR.. Day, the Sanitary Superntcnd-
ent, by Dr.. c. +. Lockwood, Assistant Sanitary In
spector, was presented 10 the Commissioners. It
rected that the cellars OF Nos 20 and 22 Catharlne
street, No. James street, No. 10 North william
street, No. 1853 Water street and 10. So Chatham
street, which nave before been cleared OF
inhabitants, are again occupied and used as lodg-
ing places. DR.. Lockwood said that these cellars
are necessarily, from their lack OF light ana AFR,
urged tnat as they are now reoccuped against
the orders Of the Board Of Health they should
again be Iorctbly cleared OF inmates. The Board
sent the matter to the Police Commissioners.
Dr. Elisha Harris sent to the Board the following
COMMUNICATION
HEALTH DEPARTMENT THE CRY NEW YORK,
BUREAU or VITAL STArsrTcs, Nov. IL. 1874
TO THE SkCRETARY OF The BOARD HEALrm:
Shin the week that ended on saturday, the 18th
inst there were 5fi deaths epored city against
the $50 which were verified In the previous week There
was some decrease Of infant mortality and decrease IN
crease from mcmbranous Group, pneumonia and bron-
chltis amounting To - in q total OF 80 deaths.
There were sixiy-six deaths from dphtncra during
the week, an twenty more during tho 18th and 10Th
inst This increase OF dph hcria following
that were noticed year ago, nni tor the past few
weeks this disease has become prcvaicnt In
here.
Tho death rate this city was equal 10 26 rs annually
in the rst week or November The in London, tor
the week ending October rs was equal 70 70
nvergcd 2 per 1000 yearly rate. Paris reported the
same death rate as London while nearly all the large
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
TIE CINCINNATI EXPRESS ROBBERY,

All the Perpetrators Under Arrcst-Con-
fession OF One of the Number-Antici-
pated Recovery OF tho Money.
CINCINNATI Ohio Nov. II, 1874
All the parties actively engaged in the great
robbery the American Express Company on sun
day night are In custody. Their names are Abe
Monroe, George Black, E. ]. Hageny, alias "sne
Rat" who was arrested in this city
to-day. These fellows have never been
known as smart thieves, ani It is therefore mat
ter OF surprise that they planned and executed so
bold robbery. Black confessed to-day. His state.
ment IS that Monroe hired him and Hageny to do
the job for $500 apiece, and in the event OF big
haul, the party were to go 10 st. Louis and divide
the 'swag." Black accompanied the detectives
in hack this evening TO where the safe was hid,
and alter driving two miles out the line OF the
new Southern Railroad, at point opposite the
western part Of this city and among the Kentucky
hills,
THE STRONG BOX WAS FOUND
In ditch, covered with dirt. The lock had been
picked and the mouey was gone. Some small
packages OF jewelry were found untouched, but
that was all that was left or $4eSoo. The prison.
ers refuse to tell what has become OF 1t, but the
detectives are confident tonight OF securing the
pile before morning. closely has the scent been
followed. There never has been a case here which
so commanded the united efforts OF the city DO.
lice. the independent detectives and the special
detectives oil the express companies, all or whom
united in the effort 10 hound down the robbers
and recOvcr the treasure.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
FATAL MINING CAVE.

Two Men Killed and Another Seriously
InJured-EHorts to Get at the Bodies.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. II, 1874
An extensive cave occurred at the Seneca Mines,
owned by the Pittston and Elmira Coal Company.
at plttston to-day Five or six men were at work
getting out coal when the roof gave way with
terrible crash, killing Elias Davis and Henry Jen-
klns aud dangerously inJuring John 8. Williams.
Inc news spread throughout the town rapidly,
causing great excitement, and willing hands were
soon al work trying TO rescue the unfortunate
miners. Williams was found near the edge OF the
mll with ms back severely acerated and otherwise
bruised. Davis and jenkins we're iurther under
the mass OF iallen rock and earth, and the roof
was still cracking and crumbling TO pieces.
THE DANGER
was sncn as TO Keep even the most daring from
attempting 10 renuer any assistance. Some time
was spent In precautionary measures, when q
large lorcc set 10 work to get the men out. About
an acre OF surface Is comprised IN the cave and
reach the men tmbedded In the earth.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
GENE1,S CASE IN COURT.
The Fugitive Henry Still Liza BILE to Ar
rcst-An Application for n Mnndamus
Refused by tho Court of Appeals.

The Fugitive Henry Still Liable to Ar
rcst-An Application for n Mnndamus
Refused by the Court of Appeals.
ALBANY, Nov. II, 1874.
The case OF the People VS.. Henry W Genet was
argued last week before the Court or Appeals by
Mr.. Beach Tor Genet aud Mr.. Fellows, OF New York,
for the people. To-day the decision was promptly
handed down and aflrms with costs the decision
OF the Court below. 1t will be remembered that
Genet was tried ana convicted OF peculation in
connection with the Harlem Court House, In the
City Of New York, about year ago. but escaped
IT mis- own residence from the custody OF deputy
sherin. Sheriff Brennan was held for contempt
Of court In consequence OF the escape
and was sentenced to Imprisonment for
thirty days In Ludlow street jail. Counsel
Tor Genet applied TO settle bill OF exceptions
And the motion was denied for the reason that
His counsel then applied to the general term OF
tue Court OF Common Pleas lor mandamus,
nen brought To- the Court npp"oa1 Appeals
Maere the decision OF the general term was
affirmed an today. The following is an abstract OF
sue opinion:-ln criminal cases there is no
eqnlvalent 10 the technical appearance by the at-
torney OF defendants in civil cases. except the
person CHARGED with felony has escaped out Of
sns.'a snssoay oo no maSr order or Judgment II any
bim, and courts win not give their
time to proceedings which, for their Effectiveness,
must uepcnu upon Tue consent OF Inc person
CHARGED with CRIME. The fact tnat In this state
the law allows proceedings on wrlts OF error.
without requiring the actual presence OF the
criminal In court does not at all counlcL with the
view that steps VIII not be allowed to be taken on
his behalf wnen he is no longer IN CUSTODY or on
trial, but has fed from the custody If the law
His prescnce la court - necessary when lie Is TO
be tired, or wncn come sentenc. or iuagmenJ In
Nc,y,ng has corporal punishment IL 10 he pro-
pounced. HIS being In custody is necessary to
sny step for or against him. except such as may bo
taken 80 bring him again In 10 us,ody.
The DECISION was tnat tha rider Of the Court
bolOw ~ atnEmed.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
CATTLE STEALING ON THE RIO eRANDE.

Stolen Beeves Found on the Mexican
Side-Attack on the Thieves.
GALVESTON, Texas, Nov. II, 1874.
Nescs special from Brownsville to-day says
Two droves OF stolen cattle have been crossed into
Mexico within the last twenty-fou hours They
were crossed within the corpora te limits OF Browns
vile. Deputy Inspector Rock went to the other
side to-day and waited upon the Alcade, Fuertes,
three armed thieves at the edge OF Matamoros,
driving twenty-three beeves. The thieves fed on
their horses, and the beeves, which had peen
stolen, were captured. Twenty-three more were
captured at the crossing, making total or forty
sIx. The animals are In possession oil the Mexican
authorities. Mexican soldiers were heard to say
they had no orders to interfere in these rhieving
ODeratiOnS.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
ENGLAND.
Railway Passenger Traffic Rsftrm.

LONDON, Nov. II, 1874
At meeting Of the shareholders OF the Midland
Railway to-day the proposal OF the directors to
abolish second class fares on tnat hne was ap-
proved almost unanimously.
RECRUITMENT FOR THE ARMY.
An ofnctal statement Is published contradicting
recent reports OF the unsatisfactory progress OF
recruiting for the British Army.
DISASTER TO THE FISHING FLEET.
Five Yarmouth fishing craft have been missing
since the recent gale, and are believed to be lost
with all ON board, upwards OF thirty persons.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
BRIDAL RECEPTION AT TIE WHITE HOUSE,

Colonel Frederick Grant and Wife We :
coined Home With Splendor al nd State
Magnificent Presidential Hospitality
Distinguished Guests.
WASHINGTON, Nov. IL, 1874.
The President aud Mrs. Grant gave card recep-
tion at the Executive Mansion tins evening to
Colonel Fred Grant and hts bridc. The attendance
was very distinguished, including members OF the
Cabinet, Senators and representatives, army and
navy Oniccrs IN full UNIFORM and MEMBERS OF the
diplomatic corps. nearly ali accompanied by ladies'.
Mr.. George Bancroft ex-Mlnlste er to Germany Gen.
ersl sherman and Admiral Porter were among the
guests. Inc lull Marine Band furnished the music,
ana magnificent table was spread IN the State
dlnmg room. The parlOrs and East Room were
brilliantly Illuminated, anu the scene was one of
great splendor. Between TOUR hundred and ive
hundred invitations were issued Tor the reception.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
A REIGN OF TERROR,
Lawlcssness in the Coal Regions-Detafls
OF Murders.

OF Mu riders.
WILKEsBARRE Pa, Nov. II, 1874
The reign OF oflawlessness In the coal regions ap.
pears to be continually growing worse, caused
perhaps by the fact that most of the perpetrators
Of the assaults and murders escape capture and
punishment AT Carbondale on Saturday night or
Sunday morning last two men were murdered
and three severely assaulted, one OF whom will
CoalDrook colliery, was iound upon Dundofr street
IN that city. on sunday morning, with two bullet
noles In his head and badly pounded apout the
hair having dragged In pool OF blood ana water
which had coneeaied. He was not quite dead
when found, but expired In the afternoon. He
had quarreiied with some parties on Saturday af-
tc noon.
Numerous other murders and outrages are re-
ported. No arrests nave been made
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
THE NORTH POLE.
England to 0rgauiss an Exploring Expedition

LONDON, Nov. lS-5:3 80 A. NJ.
Mr. Benjamin Disraen has written letter
10 Sir Henry Rawlinson announcing that
the government, in consequence Of tho
representations OF the Royal Geographical So
sicty and other learned bodies, has determined to
organize Polar exploring expedition without
6elav
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Russia will leave this port o.
wednesday for Queenstown ana Liverpool.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post onioe
at nine O'Clock A. M.
THE NEW YORK REHABILITATION for Europe
win be ready at haltpast eight O'Clock In the
morning.
Single copies. in wrappers for mailing, six centG
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
BREADslUFFs IN EUROPE.

LONDON, Nov. II, 1874.
The Mark Lane Express says:-"1he weather
during the past week has been cold. There has
been some snow and frost. which has been inju-
rious to pastures, but at the time has favora-
bly, checked wheat, nch was getting too luxu.
RANT. The wheat market Is Improving In tone.
A rise OF a shilling ls noted on the Continent"
The weather throughout England to-day Is un.
nettled.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18

SermSn cities report dean higher tnnn rnst OF
NeM fort a large percentage of infant popula ton
gives high Death rate In the cities that report
sucn Iaes the city Of New York has a larger per.
England states the last census showing that lis in
every It OF the city population under 1--WE years of
age and otaer evidence proving that there are 900
Dirtns IN tnis city yearly. Respectfully submitted.
ELISHA HARRIS, NJ d..
Registrar OF Vital Staiistica
The report OF the Sanitary Superintendent. DR..
Walter DE Il. Day, for last week, was also referred
to the Board. Ii stated that during the week ls5s
sanitary inspections were maze and eighty.nine
premises were d'snfected. and gave the following
comparative table OF contagious diseases during
the last two weeks:-
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
SPAIN.
Army Operations Prevented BY severe Weather.

LONDON, Nov. 18-5 A. n.
special despatch TO the Standard from Hendaye
reports that military operations are suspended on
account Of the weather.
REPORT OF THE DEATH OF GENERAL
1t IL reported that General Laserna tho com.
mauder Of the republican army In the north OF
Spain, is dead.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
UTAH.
Zion's Grocery store CLOSED.

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. II, 1874.
The retail grocery department. OF Zion's Co.
operative Mercantile Institution closed to-day
and has been sold out to private individuals. The
Ietail Dry goods department or .he institution
yate HANDS.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
THE BRUSSELS CONFERENCE.
Russian Diplomatic Query to tho Asserting
PcwerG

LONDON, Nov. II, 1874
A despatch TO the Pau Mau Gazette, from st.
Petersburg, says Russia has issued another clrcu.
lar note co the European Powers requesting to be
informed OF the points in the protocol signed at
the Brussels Conference which they desire re.
yised, amended or omitted.
tho Russian government also suggests that
another International conference be held next
wear.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
CLOSING TdG CANALS.

ALBANY, N. y, Nov. II, 1874
Pursuant to O resolution this day adopted by the
Board OF Canal Commissioners, navigation upon
the canals OF this State win be closed for the
season OF 1874 on the 9th day of December next,
except on the lateral canals, which will be closed
at the direction Of the commissioners IN charge.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
THE SHIPS COLLISION IN THE HOOGHLY.

LONDON. Nov. II, 1874.
4 despatch from Calcutta reports that the vessels
which came In collision In the HooghIy and were
sunk were the ships French Empire and the City
oil Edinburgh.
Two boais' crews OF those who were on board
the vessels are still missing.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
THE ARGENTINE REVOLUTION.
rhe French Report Of Party Compromise Con-
trad:cted.
PARIS, Nov. II, 1874.

PAKIS, NOV. II, 1874.
La Ltnerte to-day admits that the announce.
ments that compromise had been Effected be-
tween the government OF Buenos Ayres and the
insurgents were fase
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
Professor Marsh's Visit to the Fossil Re-
gion Near the Black Hills.
Tho Remanding OF santanta to Texas-
Big Trees Case.
Glory and Indian Fighting.

NEW IORk, NOV. II, 1914
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
1t is said that all the glory an army oficer may
expect in an Indian campaign is to be laid up in
the hospital with critical wound from a poisoned
arrow and-nnd his name spelled wrong in the
gazette. This view Of army glory seems to have
been indicated by this days report or the hand
band OF Chevennes, where Lieurenant G. E.
Overton, gallant representative Of the army
from this city, commanding his company OF the
Sixth cavalry, finds himself gazetted Lieutenant
S. PODton.
AS Lieutenant Overyon seems 10 have been one
OF the most conspicuous figures In the fight, and
ls known as brilliant and dashing young officer,
Will you give him the benefit OF a correct gazette
on this occasion II, A. s.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18

Bullets In Battle Arc Not More PERIL
Qua to lite than Spring Coughs and Colds The only
protection Is In HALE'S HONEY OF HORkHOUND
rIKE rOOTHACHE DROPS cure In one minute.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
FIRE AT NEWPORT.
A Fireman Run Over and Seriously
Injured.

NEWPORT, r. l., Nov. IL, 1874.
The summer residence OF the late Gardner
Brewer. OF Boston, caught fire this afternoon by
carelessness OF painters, burning OF old paint on
the tin roof OF the piazza Fortunately 1t was ex.
tinguishcd before serious damage had been DONE
i. +. Downing nTeman, wnle on his way to the
fire was run over by q hose carriage, and-it is
feared has suffered serious internal injuries.
The New York herald., 1874-11-18
THE NEBRASKA SUFFERERS.

Operations of the Relief Committee
Anticipated Distribution OF Army
Clothing.
OMAHA. Nov. II, 1874.
News from the grasshopper districts is meaQre,
but confirms all previous statements as to the ex-
tent OF tine suffering.
The State Relief Society are shipping supplies to
the afl1icted districts daily.
General Ord received a telegram from Washing
ton to-day instructing him to ascertain what
amount OF mems clothing viii be needed by the
sufferers.
War looks to distribution OF soldiers garments
to these sutierin3 pssNie
The New York herald., 1874-11-18

Tho Party Of the Right no'ining Toward Mao
Nahon.

PARIS, Nov. ls, 1874
II Is rumored that Count Daru has had On In
terview with President MacMahon and promised
him the support OF the Right, with the exception
OF dozen extremists.