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The New York herald., 1874-08-04
A METROPOLITAN POLICE BAND.

There is no metropolitan band in New YORK; no
musical association that the city authorities can
call upon, at any moment, to represent them on
occasions where, as in other cities, some organlza-
tion OF the kind is under complete control, eff
cient, and, at the same time, ready for every
emergency. few days since a correspondent OF
the HERALD set forth his views in regard TO estab-
hshing band in this city which should be specially
devoted to the interests Of the police. The idea
intended 10 be conveyed was that the large body
OF men attached to our police force merted
some representative musical organization,
which should De maintained at the expense
OF the cltzens, and by way OF return
IOr the expenditures necessarily incurred should
AFFORD such entertainment in the public parks,
and, in TACT, upon all pubic occasions where any
musical demonstration might be required. Every
country has a representative band and, though
possessing the best material in the world, 1t may
be as well to mention the fact tnat the Empire
State has none at all. To be sure we have scores
ought TO have band OF It's own, and to the police
authorities belongs the task Of supporting and
regulating 1t. Several correspondents have writ
ten earnest letters on the subject. 1t IS Orcibly
stated by one OF these writer's that 'At the pres
which '' can compete IaVoraoy i with I'uHsar our
brethren abroad, and particularly those who
visited some aS9 ncuang
and the English 'Coldstream Guards for the
reason that no harmony exists among musicians
various watering places, and, occasionally IN the
winter, when large balls are given, members OF
military band join others, just for an evening.
thus creating dissatisfaction" 'In order to evade
the above" con t1nues our correspondent 1t is
necessary to organize regularly saaried corps
connected with our Police Department and having
as It's leader or captain a competent musician
who will select number OF thorough musicians
TO be termed patromen, rehearsals to occur
daily; their duty TO consist in playing every day
IN some OF the city parks and on polce parades or
on other public occasions 10 which tue municipal
would have some interest" Alter the
Commissioners get through with the ponde.ous
duties IN cleaning the streets 1t would not be un-
wise to turn their attention 10 a matter in which
some OF the taxpayers are evidently much inter-
ested
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GREAT FIRES AND THEIR REMEDY.

communication has been received by the HER.
AID rom member OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
Chicago, In which he states that the epidemic OF
nres with which the Garden City has been visited
has now thoroughly aroused the citizens from their
dreams OF security, and compelled them to ener-
getic efforts for future protection and prevention
"lncendiarism," he says, "has been rampant
Numerous ires have broken out under crcum-
stances which prove beyond cavii over-nsurance
10 have been the cause. Several persons have
been indicted and some OF the mscreants, IL Is 10
be hoped, Will be visited with the severest penal
ties OF the law. Fires becoming more and
more numerous. This is owing to the growing
ideness In cities, the temptations OF over
insurance ana the general apathy on the
part OF the pubic In the enforcement
OF the laws. The causes OF crime should oe more
earnestly looked into and the proper remedies APP
Piled. Stern laws regulating insurance should be
enacted. No insurance company should be per-
mltted TO lake any risk beyond one-hali or at
most two thirds OF the actual value OF the prop
erty insured. Not dollar should ever be paid be-
may be the amount specified In the policy such
rules as these would save millions OF property
annually from destruction. People DO not burn
buildings for amusement In nlnetv-nine cases IN
hundred money Is the object. No doubt can be
entertained that thousands OF houses have been
burned Tor the sake OF the insurance but more
especially Tor the insurance on the nuctuatng Tor
easily removabe) stocks and furniture, the loss
which is so dlffcult to be ascertalned and COM
puted. These wide open doors OF fraud should be
closed, and until they are closed no reliable Sc
curlty can eXlst.n
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
BUTLERPROBIA.
From the Springfield Union.l


Butlerism was bad enough, but Butierphobia II
not SO morally Objectionable, Is practically as much
OF a nuisance. There are not a few people and
newspapers in this State that, whenever they
look. see Butler only and him continually. Butler
is the one refrain murmured in their ears by the
running stream. whispered by the rustlng foliage,
uttered by the voices Of the night, and heard in
the roar Of the tempest. Every symptom and
movement in politics Is ascribed to Butler nor is
it thought that anything can by chance happen
without his cooperation or opposition The
universal activity In every place and under every
form ascr1bed to him Is only comparable
to that omnipresent all-sustaining energy
revered by the Pantheist as the soul or nature
The one t0uchstone in politics, the one shbbOletn
the one criterion OF soundness with these people
ts, "What think ye Of ButlerY" There has really
been quite enough OF this sort Of thing The i'm
pOrtance OF Butler has been enough exaggerated
by this kind OF talk. His enemies, by thus ab.
surdly magnifying his importance, have done far
more to increase the prestige OF the man than his
friends ever could have done. They have played
into his hands SO completely that it would almost
seem covert. friendship had governed their
course. General Butler Is an indelatiQabe pOli.
tician but he Is not miracle worker and his sue.
cess In Massachusetts, politics certainly has nor
been such as to justify the unreasOnin9 panic
which the mention Of his name excites In MANY
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
IMPURE WATER,

The frequency OF cholera morous, diarrh9a and
other stomachic disorders in New York and the
adjacent cities at the present time, and the num-
ber OF cases which have proved 1atal seem to
show that public apprehensions OF serious epi.
demic are not without just foundation. The cause
usually attributed for the occurrence Of these dis
eases at this season-excess In eating truit-can
hardly be allowed as the real and only reason.
Such may, no doubt act injurious)y TO a consider
able extent, but the main, underlying element OF
harm is the necessitated use OF impure water
The influences Of poisoned water daily used are SO
subtle and yet so pervading that IL Is not easy to
trace the effects, but OF the mischief caused there
can be no doubt. supply OF pure and wholesome
water in such cities as this is as Indispensable as
from sufferers through this cause have been ad-
dressed to the HERALD, and matter OF such
being OF the community especially demands the
earnest attention and prompt action Of the sani-
tary authorities.
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.

The festival at Myrtle Avenue Park Brooklyn,
yesterday. in memory Of the emancipation OF the
colored Of the United States and British West
India Islands, drew crowds Of the colored popua.
rion both Of New York and Brooklyn. The dancing
noor OF the pavilion was early occupied by the
lovers Of Terpischore, the bellies and beaux trip.
ping ''the light fantastic toe' with q spirit and
grace peculiar TO themselves. At three O'Clock
there was an Grafton by the Rev. John D. Bagwef
which was an eloquent tribute to the pioneers or
emancipation, the names OF William Wilberforce
loud cheers from the assemblage There was
punch ana Judy" show on the grounds, which de-
lighted The emancipated, various trip games to be-
guile the tedious nOurs--and the money from the
visitors pockets-while Professor SOMEBODY
OF the London Atheneum, performed with his
comical that amused the audience with
"laughable, comical, farcica, operatical tragicaL
me meiodramatcal merronertes." The celebration
passed Of very creditably, and excellent order was
DrpserVed
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MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Dull Outlook at the City Han-What
the Various Heads of Departments Arc
Doing-The CitY,s Einanci al Machine.

Dull Outlook at the City Hall-What
the Various Heads of Departments Are
Doing-The City's Financial Machine.
Affairs presented such a dull and dreary aspect at
the City Hall as was witnessed there yester day.
The general stagnation cannot be ascribed to the
heat, for the weather was lovely and everybody
that is as many OF the lew bodies as were visl-
ble-in excellent good humor.
The venerable Mayor Was at his post bright ana
early. He devoted the entire day TO signing war
rants for the payment or monthly salaries OF the
Fire and other departments. Very few callers, II
any, disturbed him during the hours he spent at
his ONCE.
Most or the members Of the Common Council
are absent from the city, the Aldermen being scat
tered all over the country, even In Europe while
the majority OF the Assistant Aldermen are at
Saratoga waiting for the races to come otE. Alder
men Giion and Falconer were the only two mem.
bers OF their branch Of the Common Council who
put in an appearance Yesterday.
commissioner Van Mort is at his posi- working
like a Trojan. Notwithstanding his suffering with
an attack OF asthma the routine duties OF his
o1iice preclude him from availing himself OF even
q short vacation. His employees have not been paid
for the month OF July, but their warrants are ex-
pected 10 oe ready about the latter part OF this
week.
The Comptroller was In earnest consultation
with chamberlain Lane several times during
the day. IL Is supposed that he has been prepar-
ing his answer TO the several suits which have
three days. IL will be interesting lor The citizens
OF New York to know tnat among the many suits
Tor claims pending In the various courts the ioi-
lowing have been ordered to be paid by the various
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ca p, of different political views and sttachments).
desire 20 qualification upon your re-
appointment to the responsible position as CommiS
the Police Department. and we extend TO you
EXAMINATIONS thereupon. Those OF us who have been
more intimately associated with have witnessed
your able ana untiring exerons OF
form redeem city from past misgovernment sni
we feel assured knowledge of your views and
principles and from your administration As commissioner
the Board Of Excise, that the interests OF our ciy
rs connected with the Police Department 50 far AS
your influence extends committed TO efficient hands
One faithfully executed the trusts reposed IN
him should be commended and as our fellow citizens
generally had equal opportunity to know yon.
hdence in your integrity ana ability We nope ior
earnest cooperation the part Of associates IN
the Board OF Police with yourself in all measures ior tne
greatest efficiency Of the department and consequent
benefit and security TO our city. Your friends
Y. h. THURBER,
HAVILAH N. SMITH,
and others
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
NEW YORK CITY.

Rails are being laid for horse cars In Eighteenth
street. connect with tracks at various points IN
the city.
Comptroller Green reports the following dts
bursements and receipts OF the Treasury yester-
day claims paid, SIG, ,394; receipts, $z6, 729
Chamberlain Lane reports the city finances to
be in the following condition balance July 25,
S2e7l,330; receipts, $5lsos6; payments, $7os,ss7.
Balance July 81, 81, 1874
MIR. James Doyle and several others have come
forward to exonerate tn, members VI the Wnham
Barry Association from any participation in tt Q
shooting and wounding OF John Donovan on Sun
day night last
The attention OF Mr.. Bergh or other person nav-
ing power to correct the abuse, may with advan-
tage be directed to the brutal treatment OF their
horses by the drivers OF the freight cars between
the Centre street and Grand Central depots.
newly invented fire escape was tested yester-
day, consisting Of rope suspended from the roof
of the New Court House, on which a fireman de-
scended with apparent ease. He had belt fas-
tened around his body. to which was brass tackle
running on the rope and regulated at will. Con-
siderable OF crowd witnessed the perilous feat
James Traynor, one OF the lately appointed dog
catchers for the Fourteenth Assembly district
was sent down to the Mayors office yesterday by
Judge Kasmire, from the Essex Market Court
charged with receiving So as an incentive to re-
lease dog he had captured, instead OF taking the
canine to the Pound. The complainant beng un-
able to substantiase the charge tine onaclai was
admonshed not to indulge in such practices In
future.
Yesterday morning, about nine O'Clock, the body
Of an unknown man, iorty-ive years OF age, five
feet eight inches in height, light complexion with
short side sandy whiskers and mustache, was
found in the dock at the Wall street Terry. De.
ceased, who was q tnck-set, stout-but man. wore
q white shirt, dark pants and gaiter shoes. He
had what appeared to have been fresh cut on the
left side Of the head, which may nave been caused
by a fall. The remains, which, apparently, had
been in the water but few davs at most were
sent to the Morgue for identification and Coroner
EickhOG was notified.
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penalties expressed in that rigns. Moreover,

penalties expressed in that right. Moreover, the
pretended presentation before the Holy See OF Q
new candidate for the ArchbshOprtc OF Caracas is
nothing but q vulgar farce, which will by no means
deceive your good sense. Horrible sarcasm would
liver the Venezuelan Church into the hands
OF those who have already ruined 1t, OF those who
gate. OF those wno deny the Pontin's Jurisdiction,
OF those VINO reduce the Cathoic worship to q
mere remembrance OF Jesus Christ, whom they
recognize simply as ''hombre-Modeloln
CITIZEN DUTY.
We are obliged In conscience to obey the civil
power, but that only In which IL does not show lt.
sell manlestly unjust, nor go beyond the limits OF
It's faculties. When 1t exceeds that. when it in
vades the spiritual Jurisdiction, when 1t decrees
Things contrary to the laws Of God and OF His
Church, In these things we cannot obey we have
an absolute rgnt to resist peacefully saying as the
apostles and martyrs formally did TO the Sanhedr1m
and to the tyrants ''We cannot do what you com
mand i, because because we have TO obey God before
Dy whcn our conduct ought to be ruled, as Chris
uans. whcn we are, to "render to Cesar the
that which belongs to God. In this manner we
cannot fail IN due respect for the civil law. SUCH
then, Is precisely what we have denied and what
you should deny-to obey the ecclesiastical laws
dictated by the civil government.
FAITH AND HOPE
Ii Till now, beloved children, the Catholic faith
which you happily pro less, appears dormant ana
pubic confession and the ptous practice oft do not
correspond to the attacks which our rulers pretend
to destroy, we hope that God, our LORD viii in
crease that faith in your hearts by the blows daily
evelled at 1t; that You WIN not delay to follow tne
OF North Germany Switzerland and other nations
give us at this very moment OF persecution Of the
Augustin that you VIII Zee from the great punish
ment which the rebels OF human Justice merit,
severance in good, will aspire to that reward
promised to those who resist patiently in suffer-
ing but firm IN good, all injustice, placing the
divine truth before lear seduction, even life
ITSELF "QuacunaQ4e ergo legtbus tneperato71sna, que
contra volnntdteDa Det Jeruatur Obte1nDer0re non
vulk AcQutrn gTurlde premium Qticn',.Que
tenn iegious taaperdtOrUyo qua pro Del u0lu'atato
Je1ttrsttr nan t7M Acqutrft DrGnde seppitCtusn.'
(Ep. al Boniac de Correct. DOnat.)
Fray, without intermission, that God may have
mercy on our prosecutors and enlighten them.
SYLVESTER, Archbishop OF Caracas.
Dated Puerto Espafa, June "a, 1874.
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PERILoUs CONDITION OF FOURTH AVENUE.

correspondent, signing himself '.Civil En-
gtneer," writes to the HERALD. stating that an
exaggerated account has been published OF the
danger OF persons, and especially children, from
falling into the pits. There Is no place from
Seventy-ninth to Ninety-nrst street where per-
son could fall into pit, except by the most
wanton carelessness. All pits are guarded during
tne day tlme oy proper fences, and at night ad-
ditional guards are put up. Night watchmen are
also employed, whose duty It Is to see that no
travellers ~ IN dangerous places Such acct
aens as q child failing into pit never has been
neard OF since the work commenced. The article
ABOVE mentioned also said that - man fell or the
sidewalk at Eighty first street, and was killed."
4. man was found dead In the bottom OF pit near
Eighty.nrst street, out he could not have fallen
rom the sidewalk, as il was thoroughly protected
Dy strong fence. The COr0ner's jury rendered q
verdict OF accidental DEATH and exOnerated the
railroad company and contractors from oil blame.
The work on Fourth avenue is carried on with exc
ceptonaily few injuries to w0rkmen and others.
This is the natural result Of q general system OK
caution adopted at all points Of the work The
improvement is being driven ahead as fast as cir.
cumstances will permit, and at An early date VIII
he Open for public
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
TIE REID HOMICIDE CASE,

Miss Nellie A. T1ghe, OF No 70 Henry street,
the young lady who was engaged to be married to
Joseph Reid, the man killed in o Pearl street bar
room on Saturday evening, yesterday appeared
before Coroner Wotman and made an afrdavit.
She said the deceased lived at No. III Second
street. Williamsburg, was twenty-nine years of
age, q native OF Canada and by occupation brass.
founder. As deceased had no relatives nearer
than Cincinnati Ohi0 Miss Tghe took charge OF
his effects and is TO have MS remains buried,
Reid had been in business for himself but not
succeeding he became despondent. and Of late
drank some ewhat to excess.
BUTLER BAILED.
Michael II. Butler, OF No. 307 Pearl street, who
stands charged with causing the death OF Mr.
Reid, was yesterday brought IRON the 1ombs and
released on ST. 600 bail to await the result OF Cor
oner WOltman's mquisit0n, which is named for
Friday next. Mr.. Schlrenbeck Of John street
became bondsman for Butler.
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
MONDAYS RETURNING TIDE.

The inevitable compulsion OF the great city
business, from which the lul OF Sunday granted
snort respite OF rest and recreation, brought back
yesterday morning the multitudes who had
escaped saturday for short spell from the toll
ana heat Of town. From all quarters-up the
river the different seaside resorts, the quiet coun-
crowded with passengers returning to the CITY,
The rush from the seaside was extreme, and the
early trains aud steamers were filed to their ut.
most capacity. From Long Branch so great was
the rehux that the New Jersey Southern Railroad
mad TO provide an extra steamer, and with even
that addition It was found necessary to keep back
the luggage tul the last train boat had been de.
sDatched
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
MENTEE'S REPLY TO A QUESTION.

About twelve O'Clock on Sunday night Martin
Graney, Of No. 30 Tenth avenue, approached
Francis McEntee, at the corner OF Ninth avenue
and sixteenth street, for the purpose OF asking
MIN question. BY way OF reply McEntee drew q
knlie rom his pocket and struck at GraneY. The
latter parrled the stroke with MS left arm and in
shleiding himself received severe cut. McEntee,
VINO Is laOOrer, aged twenty-Dine denied the
assault out was held oy Justice Morgan yesterday,
UiaL
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
JAIL DELIVERY,

All the men and women arrested on SUNDAY
night at the dance house No. 90 Greenwich street
were brought to the Tombs yesterday morning and
committed by the Judge In default OF $40 1ne
imposed In each case N
Late ID the afternoon man OF very respectabla
appearance, who refuses to give his name cams
10 Oourt ana paid all the fines, and the party
ABOUT tnirts In number were released 30
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
THE SUSPENDED METAL MERCHANTS

Messrs. Holmes LissberRer, tho Pear street
metal merchanta who suspended payment on
Thursday have not rs yet made public the extent
OF their liabilities. The clerks we're engaged in
overhauling the books OF the concern yesterday,
and the hrm say they Will be able TO make state.
ment soon. Their largest creditors are under.
stood to be the New Haven Copper Company,
whose agents the firm are in this city. Mr..
Holmes junior member OF the 1rm, expresses the
hope that they will be able TO settle their In
debtedness and resume business as usual at no
very distant day. He says they would not navo
OF copper last WedDesJg-
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
NEW HERALD TUESDAY AUGUST A. 1s74-TR1PLE SHEET

decided on reducing their workingmen's wages
ten per cent ana SO announced 1t. The employees
at once quit work, and to-day they received no.
tce that II they did not resume work before
wednesday next they would be paid the wages
Que 10 them and be discharged. To-day they held
meeting and resolved not 10 go to work as long
as the reduction was insisted on.
ABOUT dozen OF the men refused to quit work
out they have been in no manner moested by the
alrlkerS -
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
The Attack ON Mine Boss Green-Arrest
OF nm Assassin-The First OF the
RufRans Killed.
WlKRsRARRR. Pa

The detectives or scranton on saturday last
arrested Dennis sharkey in his capin on the noun
tain back Of that city being one OF the despera-
does VINO made the assault upon Mine Boss Green
st Jermyn last Tuesday. He had been skulktng
IN the woods since the ARRAY. At his examination
ne denied the charge, bat bullet hole through mis-
lett leg, above the ankle, bespoke him the same
man who was shot and fell down during the ARRAY
He was brought TO this city and lodged Ia prison
on Sunday.
To-day Mr.. Green was able to come here. and
6harkey was brought into his presence, when he
was ldentihed as one OF the gang. The one who
was shot In the fight turned out to be Patrick
Malta, Of Dunm0re, and his wife claimed his body
after II had been buried. The other desperate ia
still at large, but he is known and detectives are
on ms track. These AFFAIRS have become quite fire.
quent In the mining regions. and tins is the FIRST
time that any OF the rufians have been killed or
caugnt so wen have their plans been laid and
secrets Kept.
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
LONG ISLAND.

Ono hundred bonds OF the North Shore Railroad
OF Long Island, numbering from one to 1oo lnclu-
sive, signed by william Fl. See, President have
been, IT is said, improperly taken from the Office
OF the company. They were not fully executed
and are OF no value in the hands OF any person.
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
EXPRESSION OF REGARD,

Assistant Alderman Thomas L. Thorneu has fur.
nshed the annexed copy or a letter sent 10 Police
Commissioner voorhis, the same being an acknow.
Judgement Of his services as Excise Commissioners
and congratuatory on his promotion to his
present responsible office:--
w.. NEw yoax, July 81, 1874
SiR-The unde rsigned your associates in the "yintb
ward council VI PoAucai Reform and trends VI DE
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Besides the above claims amounting in the az.
gregate to $50,704 67 lOr various objects, sucn
back pay OF cOrOners, balance due to sweepers, to
contracts Tor regulating streets, &c, have been
nled, preparatory 70 being taken into court for
hna adjudication.
Paymaster Moore Pals received large amount
OF money yesterday, with which to pay the em-
plOyes on the CrOtOn water pipes.
Sherr Conner intended to reply to the asper.
sions of the Comptroller and his Auditor, but has
concluded to await events and the payment Of his
lust and legal claims.
The New York herald., 1874-08-04
THE HICKEY HOMICIDE,

Coroner Eickhon yesterday took charge of the
case of Mrs. Catharine Hickey the woman sixty
tive years OF age whose DEATH at No. go West Six
teenth street, on Saturday nignt it Is alleged was
caused BY injuries received by being Knocked down
and another man, who had forced an entrance to
the room. The cause OF death Will be determined
by an autopsy TO be made on the body by Deputy
Cnrnnar Marsh