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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-03
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

The Mayor stated yesterday that he had not
heard from Governor TIlden as yet concerning the
cases OF the Corporation Counsel and the Fire
ml,sioners. Sand what's more,' said he. Il
don't expect to-" The Corporation Counsel was
among the callers upon the Mayor during the day,
which, in view Of his discourteous conduct in send.
ing his supplementary answer 10 the Governor dt.
rect, created no iittle surprise among those who
heard OF 1t. Mr.. smith, while IN the ONCE, endeav-
Oret to gloss over the matter, but Tho Ma, or,
while treating him courteously, made MIN under.
stand quite plainly Ia what ngnt ne regarded hs
action.
The Special Committee on Rapid Transit will re-
port 10 the Board OF Aldermen tomorrow. There
VIII be two reports, one declaring That the city
ought to build the road, while the other claims
that the road should be built by private capital II
possible II not, then by the city.
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BOARD OF HEALTH.

STATISTICS OF CITY MORTALITY.
The Board OF Health held their weekly meeting
yesterday afternoon.
resolution was received from the Assembly
calling upon the Board to give an account OF the
fines collected and moneys received during the
past year by the Board. the demand, 1t was
announced, had already been compiled with.
resolution was passed approving new
method OF ventilation by chimneys on some OF
our city cars
Proceedings were ordered against DR.. J. G.
Weber, OF No 80 stanton street. for lot reporting
q case OF variolod under mis- charge.
The Vaccine Bureau reported that since January
Is their men had vacclnated 10000 persons,
making 96O to eacn man, and that vaccine vIru:
ma, been supplied Tor 2.06l persons.
letter ny President Chandler tn Mayor Wick.
ham, on the system OF night scavengng, was read
and approved.
The Sanitary Superintendent submitted the fol.
lowing comparative statement oil cases OF conta.
gious diseases reported Tor the two weeks ending
February ~, 1915
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"Toai ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81 Az rs
~ certify to the correctness Of the and ex.
tensions oil this account
ID. L. sCHIERENBECK


GREEN AND THE NEW COURT HOUSE, jon NEW
COMMISSIONERS
That Andrew H. Green has violated the law prohibit
ing any official employed by The city from Receiving
compensation tor services other Than
tanning To- his Office that one Calvert Vaux an cnoyc
OF tue fark Department. was pad 81 lo2 So in the
month OF June, loli Tor making an estimate the
dome aud $2fl In the same month archl.
Of The Central Park: that Andrew II. Green was
party Subsequent To the resignation calvert
Naux in order to employ him architect the
proposed new city prison; ana that he had HIM APP
pointed as such nj "a secret meeting of the CommIs.
sioners that he urged that approp OF $iOUU
be made to Tor the plans. and that he is
ing the Board of ApporuonUent through the Commits
sioncrs OF the new Court House To Appropriate
to procure AS alleged, new estimate, The said Calvert
bills deemed grossly exhorbtant that the Prison
Commissioners only apprpprmted HAT the amount Of
his bill to pay ali the expenses OF the Board.
sINEcUREs.
That Andrew H. Green appointed Spencer Kirby to
the office of Collector of Assessments the 10th
April 1874 and that he paid hun previous nine
days during which he performed no services Tor the
city.
That he established sinecurcs in that Office contrary
the of the person then in charge, who
him that there no work 10 be done III the bureau
APPARENT DEFICIT IN THE SINKING
That the commissioners OF Ac cunts at the close of
1873 found an apparent deficit Sg 90 the
OF the sinking fund.
INITIATING PUBLIC INPRo vHNESTs ADVANCED THE
VALUE or GRtkss REAL
That Andrew ". Green advocated and initiated va.
rious public improvements IN the vicinity ana beyond
Central fark aud that afcr selling properly 10
Thomas murphy William NJ. Tweed and others through
favored contractor, named Crimmins at n price
whi:h was rcEulatcd by prospective improvements he
used his official influence to have ali improvements
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absence the chairman OF the committee (Huri.
Dutl, mere was no report to make.
The question was fpally disposed OF by ordering
the special committee to report at the next meet.
ing.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
President Forrest then appointed for the ysaR
the following commit ees:-
Castle Garden-Commlsslone hurlbut, Shack
Lynch. Star and Wickbam
Wdrd's fsidnd-Commissioners Quintard, Lynch
Shack Stephenson and Mauer.
Flnance-C Com missioners Maujer, Hurlbut.
Shack, Lynch and Wlckham.
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POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

The Commissioners Of Police held a meeting yes
terday morning at which little more than routine
business was done. A notification was received
that the Department OF Docks would build pier
on BlacKwell's Island for me reception OF dirt
from the scOwS OF the street Cleaning Department.
Walter l.. SandlOrd and Daniel McAune were
appointed foremcn OF the same department. lns.
pcctor Thorne advised the Boar1 that John T..
HAY den, one of the CLERKS OF the department, was
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Dr. Harris. IN his report On city mortality said
that pm eumOna and otner lnnammatory diseases
OF the organs OF respiration continue To he the
most frequent and obstinate causes OF deltn.
During ths eleven we;kS since ,he unu suallv
cold weather hogan there nave been s67 deaths
charged to pneumonia and $50 10 bronchitis in Q
total mortality amounting TO 6,7l2
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HORSE NOTES.

The annexed table will show the state OF the
odds on the Wthers, Belmont and Travers stakes
on the betting books at the rooms OF the American
Jockey Club Yesterday atternOOn:-
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"MAY $40 legal services, six days, from
April % to Nav 3, inclusive, SIX days, exam
lining acts pending at Albany In relation to
city OF New York. ana to make arguments bc.
fore Committee on cities AMI Committee on
Internal Affairs on Deficiency bill tor
$s,UJ0,0)0, and bill As TO excise money to au-
thorize. is same paid to sinking Fund, ana
before Judiciary Committee OF senate. 90 %
"ro cash paid expenses. ............... AZ 81
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"A PRIL l2-To legal services six days. 7th, 9Th.
9th, 10th, 18th and 18th inst, At Albany and in
New York. in relation to the repeal OF the
law authorizing vacation of assessments Tor
local improvements, and arguing Same be-
fore the COMMITTEES on Cities. and IN relation
10 severh' acts pemui"S .n .tu LvS is*'u aL
city, ut $lUD per day. .................. $500 W
80 cash paid expenses. 43 o.
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"ApRiL 2S-To legal services at Albany and
New York, SIX DAYS, preparing argument
against newspaper claims, $l,6)00JO, and
making two arguments before Senate Com
mittee on Cities and two before Assembly
committee; bii rejected and new one sus.
taining settlements made, but allowing ap
peals rcpor ed Ivy committee. CO.. no
ITO CASH paid expenses. 4S so
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'MAY 2i-To professional services, six days.
making argument before Commit G Cities
Senate and Committee Uitie OF Assem-
bly,, OH five bills Tor CITY and county of New
York; making argument before Senate Judi
cary Committee on attachment bill tor Official
offenders and on bill to consolidate govern.
mcnt OF city and county; making arguments
before Assembly Committee On Cities, city
tax levy and amendments to charter. 5000 %
40 cash paid expenditures one week. "a 81
~MAY 3l-ro professional services six days in
matter OF nine bil,s-one to establish legal
Board OF supervisors, one to appoint commits
sioners for completion OF county buildings
TO appoint commissioners to complete
court house In Third JUDICIAL district OF this
city. authorize the levy for city
purposes one to authorize the tax levy tor
county purposes, one to authorize the issue OF
S2UV0 O0J OF deficiency bonds, on to authorize
the issue OF assc ssmc mt bonds. provide
tor asse sslnents upon public property and one
authorize three per cent 10 be added to
amount OF tax leves TO make tor defciep-
cics III cocctons-scverai of the bills uni ed
one ana passed Observation-Disclosures. $500
10 cash paid expenses tor six days.. 90 so
1856 50
"Totai. :;......... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $7444 rs
~ certify to the correctness of the calculation and
tensions oil this account.
,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. April 20, lS75.-Prices
to-day for Beef Cattle ranged follows Best Beeves
at 5as7 5O generally rated first quality at 5oa6 rs
medium good fair quality at Cea$5 50: ordinary
thin Steers Oxen and Cows At 25as5 co. inferior and
lowest grades of Cattle 00a$0 Co., general OF
the market to-day Sc 25 extreme range OF the prices
425a$7 80 Most of the sales from IS to S6 Is
per 100 pounds. = r.
cows.zWe quote Mich Cows at asoas5oper head
SHEEP AND LAMBs,-We quote sheep at aa7 G. per
II gross sffteK sheep eoas3 q. per head Lambs 20
So 50 per held. % to quality.
HoGs.-we Quote at ooass rs per b net
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MiEKEE April 23.R Bee Cattle
lead; Hogs casio per 100 TBS. and Cows and Calves
25a $50. ~
a.zoReErowN CATTLE SI1Rksr. Alril ~ Of
Cattle at U0a7,50. Sheep tote, per D gross Lambs
90 to $500 per head. Hogs from 9o0aS925 Cows and
Calv IS 20a&G0. w
Rrc,rx ,Np CATTLE MARKEr April ~ Cattle, cem5
mon to e. -tra sold at 49aS O0per cwt gross Sheep
sold at As gross Hogs at 50a9 50 net and Veas at
BALTIMORE HORSE AND MULE NsaEKET;;,-The horse
and mule m. 5rket has been unusually dull du-
ring the past week The markets. overstocked
with horses OF il classes, and their owners do not
look for any crest change in the prices sr demand
until NEXT spring. There number OF fine green
and broRen mules rpon the market but no demand
for them at present Prices range from 900 to $500
r1otr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

DEATH OF Mr.. RICHARD I. FosTER.-A
telegram received in this city on Friday even
ing last, announced the sudden death in Rich
mond, that evening, of Mr.. Richard L. Foster,
OF heart disease. Mr.. Foster had been for sew
eral years resident of this city, and was e.
gagged in the grocery and commission business,
but recently went to Richmond, and was en-
gagged in getting up a new Insurance company.
He had been engaged in the Banking business,
before and during the war, as member OF the
firm of Enders & Co., and was regarded as a
good business man. He married a daughter OF
the late DR.. F. T. Stribling, of this city, and
leaves widow and four interesting children to
mourn his death.
His funeral services took place from st. Paul's
church. Richmond, Saturday evening. The
burial service was read by Rev. Charles Mime
gerofle, D. D., andsa large number of persons
followed his remains to their last resting
place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29
IE0s'a'50Ges.

On the goth inst, in stau atom, by Rev VIM E.
Baker Wm. l.. Lange ana Miss Celestine Gwinn,
both Of Augusta.
On the 22d inst, near Arbor Hill, W. s. Snyder and
Mrs. Phoebe e. Cochran.
On the I'D inst, near Mofats creek, B. F. McNutt
and Mis- Ella T. Steele.
On the 10th inst. nsar Ieezletown, by Rev: Jos.
Funkhouser. John H. Sheets and Miss Mary NJ. Mil
Ter. all Of Rockingham.
On the 9Th inst, in Allegheny county, by Rev. H.
c. Pitzer + L. Karnes and Miss Asenath F. Tinsley.
On the 18th inst. by Rev. A. P. Bonde D. B. .Ag-
ner and Miss Maggie II. Ettinger, all OF Roc1brldge
On the 18th inst by Rev. j. s. Porter, w. NJ sho-
walter and Miss Salie J. Cooper. all of Rockbridge
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

The advent OF Springs ETHEREAL mildness.
has been too tardy for our go-ahead friend, ~
rec. He has his Soda Fountain very hand
senle~new one-already in full operation. and
also the Excelsior Water, direct from Saratoga,
on tlraught. 1t is natures champagne. Try it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29


THE FIRE ENGINE.-The utter failure OF
the Steam Fire engine to answer the purpose
for which it was purchased, was demonstrated
fully on Monday night last. Had it not been
for the buckets in the hands of citizens, both
white and colored, and the Hook and Ladder
company, much greater damage would have
been realized, and one or two squares been in
ashes. The firemen worked with the old ma
chine with an energy worthy of the frightful
occasion, but all their efforts proved ,abortive,
and the numbering old mass OF wrought and
sheet iron constituted an obstruction rather
than Benefit. 1t is time that the city author
tiles should direct their attention to this matter
condemn the engine as worse than useless, and
provide ample apparatus for the use OF the
courageous men who form the Augusta Fire
company. 1t seemed to be proyidential that
all the surrounding buildings did not share in
the devastation that attended those the flames
reached. for 1t seemed almost impossible that
the limited and crude means at the COM
mand of the citizens, could be handled to stop
the progress OF the fire. BY unusual activity
and daring, and great good Judgment and self
possession, were the flames subdued. We hope
prompt action will be taken by the City coun-
Gil to remedy the dangerous defect that exists
in the fire department.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

THE WEATHER AND THE oFs.-The eff
feet of the recent cold weather has been very
damaging to the fruit crop. There will be.
from all reports that reach us, very few peach
es. cherries, pears, &C., in the Valley, and the
apples, especially the early kinds, are general
ly killed. We notice that in some portions Of
eastern Virginia the reports are much more IA
vorabie. In Fairfax county gentleman who
has examined some $4,000 ore 10000 trees OF
various descriptions of fruit, mostly peaches,
that they have sustained but little injury. We
conversed with gentleman from eastern Viz
ginia few days ago, who gave it as his Judg-
ment that the weather had been much seyerer
and caused vastly more injury in the Valley
than in that section.
The wheat and clover have been much dam
aged in this section, especially that which was
forward Favorable weather, however, may
bring them out, making the maturity later.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

ORGANIZATION OF VEsTRY.-At Il meeting
OH Monday night of last week, the Vestry OF
Trinity church of this city was organized by
iAe election of Jhe following officers
Register, Mai. Thos c. Elder; Treasurer, Col.
J. II. Skinner; Wardens. Maj. II. NJ. Bell and
Mp. Catlett; Collector, r. P. Bell.
The council will meet in Richmond on We'd
nc.day, the 10Th Of May, to which Judge II. w.
Shelley was elected delegate and Coz. Jas. II.
Skinner alternate.
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Proceedings Of Rockinaham Bar.

At meeting of the Rockingham Bar. held in the
Courthouse, at O'Clock on Monday. the @6th OF
April, 1875. on motion of Capt John Paul. Col Hopeft
Johnston was called to the Chair and Capt George u
Grattan appointed Secretary. Judge Jas Ken
ney stated that the object OF the meeting was to pass
appropriate resolutions upon the death OF John e
Woodson who departed this life at his house in Har
risonburg. last Sabbath evening at O'Clock. AT
ter some Introductory remarks, in which Judge
Kenney spoke feelngly of his Ions and intimate as
ISOLATION with Mr. Woodson as member OF the bar,
and the character and attainments of our departed
friend, proposed the following resolutions:
Whereas Inthe death Of one distinguished in
proper that the Bar OF Rockingham OF which he
was mem ber the pride and ornament, should take
Resolved That in the death Of John G Woodson,
the community in which he so long lived has lost an
active and wise counsellor all advocate or unequal
led zeal and ability ANA the courts an able assistant
in the administration OF Justice
Resolved, That we deeply sympathlze with the
family of Mr. Woodson in their affection,
Resolved, That 9aIicey, be reauestedeto present
OF these resolutions, and also copy to the County
Court of said county at their next term and request
Of said courts.
Resolved, That Capt W S Lurty be. requested to
present copy Of these resolutions e The Federal
quest that they be spread upon the records of that
Court. and thet Gen John Eehols be requested to
OF Virginia at its next session in Staunton.
Resolved, That the members OF this bar VIII at
tend the funeral OF our deceased brother.
These resolutions were seconded by MrJ Liggett
in appropriate and eloquent address in which he
alluded to his I'M innate and friendly association with
the deceased, and he bore testimony to his fidelity
in every position, whether friend, attorney,
representative OF his reilow citizens.
Capt John Paul followed MI Liggett in beautiful
tribute to the memory OF his deceased friend. He
spoke most touchngly of his first association with
Mr. Woedson and said that he could neverforget the
eynpathy and forbearance; which he always exhibit
ed towards the younger bers OF the bar and es
pecially towards himself. He dwet with tender fee
ling upon the continued kindness of his departed
friend during the first years OF his professional life
and was thankful that he had had the proud privi-
lege OF enjoying Mr. Woodson's confidence and ad-
vice from the time he to the bar to the day of
his death.
After remarks by Judge Harris and Others the res
olutions were unanimously adopted; and on motion
of Judge G O'Ferrall the newspapers OF the dis
trict were requested to publish the proceedings of
this meeting On motion of Capt Paul, the meeting
adjourned. ROB'T JOHNSON, Chairman,
Goo n Grattan Secratary
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

LAID SALEs.-E. NJ. Cushing, atctioneer,
made the following sales, in front OF the Court
house, on Monday:
For G.. NJ. Cochran, com'r, the C. McClung
farm, OH Middle river, 262 81 acres, to j. F.
NcClpng, at $25.47} per acre.
For Cochran and Trout, comr's, the Daniel
Wampler farm, near Spring Hill. l094 acres to
8. and B. F. Wampler, at $l1.5o per acre.
For N. X. Trout. com'r. the Dowell farm.
miles below Mt. Scion, 103 acres, to Jacob Nil
chael, at 1915 per ARE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

4 MILITARY BALL given at the American
Hotel on Monday night by the West Augusta
.e.uards was largely attended. The company
appeared in full dress uniform and presented 4
handsome '..frent,'' hi;ttst the ladies were fair
to look upon. Supper WIS served in elegant
style, and dancing continued until early morn.
Much credit is due the managers for the
admirable manner in which the affair was got
ten up, and for its complete success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

Gen. John E. Roller, of Harrsonburg, will
deliver the annual address before the Lee Lit
erary Society OF the Polytechnic Institute at
New Market. Shenandoah county,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

An attempt was made to rob the hen house
of Capt Charles Grattan, Tuesday night, but
several shots from Mr.. G's pistol induced the
xepredator to flee the wrath that was thereby
Indicated He left without the bootya but no
one was found dead the next morning.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

Those Of our readers who are subject to and
have not yet paid their Internal Revenue tax,
*.ill save baopey and trouble by calling on
Deputy Collector Frenoer, at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

We direct attention to the card of Messrs.
Jordan & Shumate, who are now prepared to
undertake all work connected with the Brick
making and contracting business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

Y. n. C. A. LITERARY INSTITUTION the
appellation of society which was organized
last Monday night. one week ago, by several
young men of our city, for their mental inn
proyement The officers of this Institution
are Geo. S. Kro Use. President; Jas. NJ. Parts.
Vice President; W. w. Bradley, Secretary and
C. W. Eehafd, Treasurer.
The Institution which is now composed Of
twenty-one members, meets every Tuesday
night in the rooms OF the Y. NJ. C. A.,
where they have very interesting meetings,
and which will prove beneficial to those who
are connected with it, as their subjects will be
strictly historical. Each member is allowed
ten minutes to speak, and thus all Gncluding
the officers) have chance to participate in the
discussion, making it warm and emulating.-
There are also other mental exercises, such as
reading, declaiming. lecturing, &C., which tend
to make the meetings attractive to all young
men.
The debates will continue TO be held private
ly yet while. The subject for discussion next
Tuesday night, rs the Newspaper press of TO-
day more powerful for good than for eyil.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

"LoAFERs,' the Shepherdstown Register
will please note, should have been credited 60
THE VALLEY VIRGINIAN.
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MNrketSe

We report toleraby quiet market this week
Flour very active-grain selling at about the same
price. BACON very firm. Pork without change
Eggs dull at reduced rates. Butter Armer and in de-
mand Live and dressed fowls in request at coca
figures. Glover seed scarce and commanding better
prices nOur market is supplied with all classes OF
Produce.
C. A. RICHARDSON,
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
Augusta Street,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

The jury in the case Of Alice A. Early VS.. the
edtt.ar of the Chicago Times, Tor libel, a few
days since, rendered verdict giving the. plain.
tiff s25, COO damages. The Times. after making
the offensive charges. published retraction,
but this, it appears, di,, not satisfy her.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

CITY TAX FOR iS75.-At a special meeting
of the City Council on Thursday last the fl
a,ance committee reported a tax of 81 in the
hundred on real and 81 in the hundred on per-
sonal property. An increase of 25 per cent
over the levy last year was made OH all Ii
.censc and an increase of 81 per cent. on liquor
dealers
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-29

= ORGANIZATION OF THE AUGUSTA MA
rroNAL BANK.''-The Stockholders ofthe An-
pusta National Bank of Stallnten met i'll the
Town Hal, on Saturday, April 9th. 1879, and
organized by the election OF the following OIL
3cers and directors: Hugh w. Sheffey, Pres-
dent; N. X. Trout, Vice-President; N. 2.
,catIctt. Cashier; D. G. McGuffin, Teller. Di-
.rectors Hugh w. Sheffey, N. K. Treut, A.
II. II. Stuart, T. K. Menfec, G. G. Gooch, j.
3. Evans, W. L, Bumgardner, J. G. Marquis,
y. "A. Sproul, NJ. r. Ftankhenser, T. D. Ran
son, Ed MoAIahon and D. A. Kayser.
The Board Of Directors is composed of good
men-gentlemen Of high character success
III, in their business operations, and In every
way entitled TO treconfidence of the conamu-
nifty, as are also the officers elected.
II is the purpose of the management to put
x.. Fsnnk IN operation as soon as the necessary
,.,nreuuinary .arrangcmcnts can be consumma-
.ssds