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L1IRsT CLASS CoACuMAN-BY MIDDLE.AGED
II man; willing and opging; 25 years first class ref
ercnce; viii be highly recommended by last employer
Address BELL. box us Herald once.
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I Above ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR TO RENT,
4 with Board also hall Room on third floor; terms
very moderate FOR the summer; American family
references exchanged 3l4 West Forty sixth street
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; Two FIRST CLASS
w regulators for fine regulating (oyerhauinz); best
OF reference required. Apply 10 wM. kNABE 4 CO,
No. III 9th av. above 10th st.
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I FLOOR OF SIX ROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR
IL also square and single Rooms on third and fourth
floors singly or en- suite, with without Board. III
Waverey place.
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yNANTED--A LIGHT WAGON BLACKSMITH, AT
w WATERWAYS, No. Oh rlstopher St.
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A LADY. LEAVING FOR EUROPE, WISHES TO
"A procure situation for q competent waterman,
who thoroughly understands hts business; be
comm nded perfectly sober and honest Apply, Tor
NO days At present Employers 81 West 5lst St
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JNLEGAST ROOMS EN- SUITE OR sINGLY IN THE
Ia desirable part of BROOKLYN, let To gentlemen,
with Breakfast and Dinner on sunday i desred house.
commoda tons and neighborhood unexccp tonable
very convenient TO the ferries family strictly private,
and only parties Of the highest respectabihty taken
Address ID. @. O., box Il3 Herald Office
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CITUATTON WANTED-Bi A BOY, IS YEARS OLD
- Call at rs West i7th ST JOHN DUCHARDL
CTTUATION WANrED-BY AN EMIGRANT MAR
- RED mani as housekeeDer, general servant oil
waiter in a house hotel the wife act cham
bermaid II required and can cook. Apply 10
ONElLL 2l3 West st
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HOACHAAN.-A YOUNG MAN REQUIRES A STU.
~ alton thoroughly understands his business; Is mar
ried no objection 70 city or country. Address j. O. 10
East SD st.
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CoACHMANrs SITUATION wANTRD-BY MAN
~ who thoronghiy understands his business In the
proper and treatment OF all things connected with
his dues best references objection to the country
Call AZ or address private stable 100 West 18th
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CLOTHING.

AT NJ MARKS, lOl SIXTH AVENUE, OPPOSITE
- Eighth streeL-Ladiea and gentlemen will be a.
ionishei At the high prices Marks pays m cash foI
call on or address number above Ladies' waited
on by Mrs. Marks Orders punctualy attended IN or
out OF the city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29
A DefauIfer.

BosToN, May 21st.-Commercial
financial and social circles are being
shocked by the exposure of series
of gigantic frauds and defalcations
by one of the most noble and hereto
fore one of the most respectable law
yers of Boston. The offending men,
Der is Abraham Jackson, an old and
established blue-blood Of the Beacon
Hill stripe, and his frauds upon
those who trusted and reposed in him
are likely to reach hundreds Of thou
sands of dollars in amount.
Each hour almost unfolds some
new story affecting the integrity of
the man, and showing how persistent
ly, yet methodically, he has carried
on his system of deception. 1t is
urged that his embarrassment are
temporary, and, that though he has
not been seen since last Friday, he
will yet return and make honorable
restitution.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29

CHICAGO, May 22.A-There were
published to-day special dispatches
from numerous points in Illinois,
Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kansas,
Missouri, Nebraska and Dakota re-
garding the condition offspring wheat
in these States. The substance of
this information is that the wheat is
generally fine in Illinois. In Michi-
gan an increased average is shown,
and the prospects are tiattering for a
fine crop.
In Wisconsin, Minnesota and Da-
kota the outlook is decidedly encour-
aging and an extraordinary yield is
probable. In Nebraska sections the
season is extremely backward, and
the wheat is just above ground. With
favorable weather, it is the general
average. In all the States taken to-
gether will not be below average. In
Missouri and Kansas the crops will
depend on the results of the grass
hopper raid entirely.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29

NEW YORK, May 21.-A Greeley,
Colorado, dispatch says: The grass
hoppers Matched three and four weeks
ago in vast numbers. Three-fourths
or the wheat in these valleys is des-
troyed, but 900 acres in the Union
Valley is untouched. The grasshop-
pers are about half grown. In two
or three weeks they will have wings.
and then viii fly away. A portion of
the farmers feel that they are ruin
ed. In other parts of Colorado there
was still more successive hatchings.
Market men save much by flooding
and hiring children to sweep the
grasshoppers into the bitches with
brooms. Business men are loaning
money without interest to buy seed.
a fire machine is in use, and is eff
fectual, but it was invented too late
to save the crop. The pests are equal
ly bad in the mountain ranches.-
They Matched a month earlier than
common, hence the damage. No Wis
itation has been so destructive since
1865.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29
The Relentless Pest.

HOLDEN, Mimi, May 22.-There
is no change in this immediate Vi
cinity. The grasshoppers are thick
and increasing. Plenty of rain has
fallen and vegetables were growing
splendidly. There is great distress
in Cass county. Food for man and
beast have been swept away land they
are left without subsistence. No per-
son who has not visited this country
can have the least idea of the fearful
ravages. Gardens, meadows, fields
of wheat and oats have been totally
destroyed.
BooNvILLE, Mo-, May 22.-There
are no new reports of the grasshop-
pers, tho the chinch bugs are grow
ing rapidly in numbers, and a large
swarm is expected. Some of the crops
are rather encouraging than. other
wise.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29

Taxation without an equivalent is
the burden Of. The New York Times
tells the story:
Avery interesting and curious case
has just been settled by decision Of the
Superior court of Kent county, Delaware.
Our readers will easily recall villages
within twenty miles of New York where
the taxes are enormous, and yet, with
the exception of schools, not a single
return is made to the taxpayers. The
highways are execrable, the streets never
lighted or watered, unless by private
subscription,t the gardens and yards,
overrun with goats, and, worse than all
there is no kind Of police to guard the
property Of the residents. There are
villages along the Hudson where burg
laries are ofnightly occurrence, where the
same house filled with occupants has
been visited with these bold ruffians
with impunity three or four different
nights, where houses and barns are fired,
and one where the guard over the house
was shot at his own door; and yet there
is not single policeman for ten miles
who is employed and paid at the public
expenses.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29
THE FOREST FIRES.
a WELCOME RAIN.

New YORK, May 24.-A Phillips
burg, Pa, dispatch says the welcome
rain began last night, relieving the
fears of residents of that thickly
wooded section. At Osceola yester-
day 1000 rations were issued to the
destitute. The town was full of sight
seers. One of the greatest needs of
the people is food for such of their
cattle as have not been destroyed. -
Allgreen food in the woods and fields
has been burnt.
THE FLAMES.
A Lackawaxan, (Pa.,) dispatch of
the 23d says The rains of Friday
night and yesterday morning extin-
guished for the time the heavy forest
fires that have been sweeping thro'
the counties of Pike, Wayne, Mon
roe and Luzerne, in Pennsylvania
and Sullivan, Delaware and Orange,
New York. But to-day they have
broken out again in places, threaten
ing more danger. The woods are as
dry as finder, the rain not seeming
to penetrate the bedded leaves and
dry MOSES, in which the least spark
starts a disastrous fire.
MILES OF DEsOLATION.
Villages, mills, tanneries and farm
houses have been destroyed, with
millions of feet of lumber, innumer-
able cords Of wood and bark, thous-
ands of railroad ties, and acres of
valuable timber. But little is yet
known of the amount of destruction
actually done. 1t is probably a safe
estimate to say that not less than 100
miles of forest have been burned
over within week in this region
alone.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29
Shocking Suicide.

NEW YORK, May 2l.-Samuel II.
Mead, Jr., committed suicide at his
residence, on Madison avenue, at IL
O'Clock this morning, by shooting
himself through the head with ri
file. DIR. +. e. Hyde was called in,
but the unfortunate man had breath
ed ms last before the arrival of the
Doctor. Mr.. Mead was "a years of
age, and single. He was the invent
or of Mead & Meigs bullet. 1t is
supposed that he committed the act
while laboring under great mental
trouble.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29
Gen. Butler Sued In Brook

Benjamin f. Butler was the defendent
in the suit of Herbert agt. Butler, which
was called before Judge Hunt in the
United States circuit court in Brooklyn
Yesterday. Herbert is a New York
lawyer, and some years ago was employ
ed by Gazaway B. Lamar to prosecute
some claims for large amount for cot
ton which had been seized by the Gov
eminent. Mr.. Herbert was promised
$40, 000.if he was successful. He en-
ployed Gen. Butler to assist him, and
the general settled the claims in Wash
ington, ano Mr.. Lamsr gave him the
$4,000 fee which be had promised
Mr.. Herbert, expecting Gen. Butler to
divide with his associate. Gen. Butler
went back to Essex, and Mr.. Herbert
says that he has not received penny.
He sues for $4,000. On account Of
the absence of the defendant, the case
went off until May 2lst.-N. Y. Sun,
10th.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29
WEATHER IRREGULARITIES

The monthly weather review, issu-
ed by the Signal Department, states
that the most noteworthy peculiari-
ties of the weather for April, were
the extraordinary and almost univer-
isal continuation of the cold weather;
the frequency, lateness and destruc-
tiveness Of the April frosts the late
ness of the rivers and lakes in OPEN
ing to navigation; the unusually high
range of the barometer, and the unu-
sually large quantities of drift-ice
and enormous icebergs off the Allan
tie coasts.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29

Bahama watermelons are piled UP
in the Baltimore market.
Lovers will be pleased to learn that
August will have two moons.
About the last of the month an in
flux OF strawberries is probable.
A Hendricks county Ind, man has
died Of nail swallowed 20years ago.
The only distinction between ladies
hats and bonnets is the item of strings
Potato bugs are already crunching
the tops off the Dover, Del, potato
lands.
The miners strike in Clay county,
Ind, has been in progress three
months.
The Dewitt, county, Ill.,, grangers
Will start a cooperative store this
summer.
They say the st. Louis editor who
exposed the whisky ring will be re-
wared with an Office in the Revenue
Bureau.
A man in Paris hung himself in the
presence or his paralyZed wife, who
was obliged to witness the horrifying
sight of his death struggles.
The Springfield Republican heads
the winding UP of the testimony i'm
the Beecher trial with this emphatic
head line: 1.-THE Perjury Mill Clos
ed"
A negro student of divinity in Mis-
s9ssippi, who preached his first sermon
a few Sundays ago, is now the inmate
of a gloomy dungeon because ahorse
eloped with him.
An Ohio girl got up the other morn
ing to battle her face in the liquid
dew and cut off one of her fingers on
an old scythe hidden in the grass
There's always some drawback to
sentiment.
Some evil-minded genius has been
swindling the negroes of Boston by
selling them a lotion warranted to
turn them white They merely turn
ed up the. whites of their eyes when
they found that the thing wouldn't
work
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29
The Latest Presidential Tic
kQf

The Washington Star says: Mont
gomery Blair has been heard from on
the Presidential question. His prefer
ence as Democrat is for John. w Gar
rett, the railroad autocrat. If Garrett
is nominated, then, in accordance with
the eternal fitness of things, would it
not be proper for the Republicans to
nominate his hatred rival, Col Tom Scott?
The contest would be a lively one,and
the issue would be ''the Baltimore and
Ohio" OF 'sthe Pennsylvania Central.'
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29
Gov. Hartranft for "a Second
Term.

PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-At the
the Pennsylvania State Republican
Convention, which meets at Lancas-
ter on Wednesday next, it appears
certain that Gov. Hartranft will be
nominaten for second term. Sena-
tor Strange will probably be nomi-
mated for State Treasurer.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29

PARIS, May oath. President Nc
Mahon has sent note to the differ
ent powers of Europe, stating that
the sentiments of the French Gov
eminent are peaceful, and that the
nation is adverse to war or any UNI
friendly controversy with other gov
ernments.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29
Shooting i'm a whisky House

MILWAUKEE, May 24.-Rindskoft
Bros. rectifying house was sliced to-
day by the revenue officers. An Of
fficer attempted to sieze the books.
but Louis Rindskoft prevented him.
A scutfie ensued when the officer
escaped. The bullet did no harm.
The affair has created quite a sensa-
tion
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-29
CIGAR MANUFACTORY
No. 4 queen ST., Martins6arg.
SMOKING AND CHEWING
TORACCOS.

of the best and most popular brands.
We will keep constantly on hand a large
stock of Cigars, imported, and ofour own
manufacture, which we win guarantee to
be first quality. Retail dealers supplied on
short notice.
In addition, we keep complete stock
of Pipes, Tobacco Pouches, Cigar Cases
aud Holders, and every article in the line
of ourbusiness. Give US call, and we
guarantee satisfaction.
Apl3T. POTTER 4 co
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years after the war GovlnzeI claimed payment in
funds then bankabe In Richmond. The defence
was that at the time or the loan the amount.
$780, was worth In gold only sos rs, and that
tender would have been made during the war in
Confederate currency, but that GOvinZel had gone
10 Europe and had appointed no attorney TO whom
tender could be made. The Court held that the
amount was sOvable In lawful money OF the United
States at the value OF the Confederate currency ct
the time OF the loan. The question here simply Is
whether the borrower was entitled to return the
loan during the war, whether GovinZel or an at
torney IN TACT was In Richmond TO receive it, the
plaintiff maintaining that as there was no one to
whom to make the tender under the bond q legal
tender could not be made, and that therefore the
debt is now dischargabe only by payment OF the
full amount In the currency OF the country. H. II.
Wells for appellant. 5. f. Beach Tor apperees.
No. 1877. stephen vs. Beall ct al.-Appcal from
the Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia
This Is an appeal from decree holding That
where trustee sells anGs, taking notes for o
portion or the purchase money secured by deed
Of trust ON other property, ana the notes not be-
ing paid at maturity resels the lands at the cos
OF the purchasers charging them with the differ
ence IN price, cannot himself after ard purchase
the lands from the second purchaser bona fde for
full consideration, and that such purchase by
the trustee vtiates the second sale also holding
that married woman may mortgage her separate
estate t. secure the debts OF her husband I. I.
Crittenden for appellant, r. T. Merrick opposed.
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studying the best system for that city Three Of on,
branches have brought about union between onneiaI
aRd volunteer aid. The result such cooperation In
Richmond county has been the reduction Of one third
OF the county ex penses tor outdoor relief
We regard the removing Of children from poorhouses
and placing the in families and the conclusions yet 10
be through the Outdoor Relief Department. As
two most important agencies in endeavors solve
We now ask for means to enable rs to con-
from community, which has accorded to the
State Charities Aid Association moral support
and confidence almost anexampled- We want
tons Will be thankfully recsyed by the Treasurer Mr.
OF the state Charities Aid ASSOCIATION, No. 81 East
Twentieth street.
Please specify whether the given should be
knowledged as donation annual subscription.
LOUISA LEE SCHUYLER, President
HOWARD PoTTER, Vice President
A. w. VAN RESssRLxER Corresponding Secretary.
EDITH G. PUTNAM. Secretary.
JOHN CROSBY BRowN, Treasurer.
r. A. Washburn, ID. d., Charles O'Conor,
w. II. Van Buren,, NJ D., 4. ". Chaplin, ID. D.,
Miss Ellen Collins, Levi r. Morton,
Dorman Il. Eaton, Miss + 4. Russell,
Mrs. joseph Hobson Austin Flint NJ d.,
Francis A. Stout, Mss Jane stuart Wool.ey.
Mrs. n. p. Hosack, Edward McGlynn, ID. D.,
Charles A. JOY Mrs NJ. Minturn.
Mrs Cyrus w. Field William Adams D. D.,
G. r. Aenew, NJ d., Mrs David Lane,
Mrs. Ethan Allen, Thee. Roosevelt.
New YORK, Feb. 10, 1875.
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MUNICIPAL NOTES.

The Mayor and the Comptroller yesterday ap.
pointed tAe following gentlemen as directors for
this city OF the New York and Brooklyn Bridge COM
pany for 1875 Lawrence j. Turnure, OF Moses
Taylor Il 60. Jsmes NJ. Mclean, President OF tho
Citizens Insurance Company and formerly Presi-
dent of the Board OF Education; James Nj. Motley,
OF the Manhattan Oil Company; Abram 8. Hewitt,
chairman OF the Tammany Hall General Commit
tee; John Riley. some years ago President OF the
Second Avenue Railroad Company; Lloyd Aspin-
wall, OF Rowland & Aspinwall; Charles ]. Canda,
who represents in this city tue iron interests OF
William B. Ogden ana William II. Barnum, OF
Connecticut, and + D. Thurber. OF the grocer drm
were Marshall o. Roberts Andrew Mills and Vicar
General QUINN, OF st. Patrick's Cathedral.
MT Green mas not yet approved OF the suretles
OF Mr.. Tappan as City Chambe Rain.
1t Is alleged by certain parties, who have called
the duties OF the inspectors OF weights and meas
ures that an Individual who useo to be an In
spector under the late Mayor paid visit the
other day and attempted 20 collect few dollars
for testing his measures and weights. Storekeep-
ers should see to it that inspectors who call upon
them nave their credentials in proper form.
The Commissioners OF Accounts are to institute
legal proceedings against Comptroller Green to
ments which they deem necessary to q proper
performance OF their duties. To-day the Law
upon report to The Board instructing the Com.
missioners to make an examination into the
affairs oil the finance Department.
The committee Will meet to-day to hear any
complaints against the Comptroller. The hearing
Is TO take place at one p. NJ sharp, In the room OF
the b ard OF Aldermen.
The Mayor, it Is said, will veto the ordinance
passed by the Aldermen on Thursday authorizing
the filing In OF Coenties slip. 1t Is alleged That
the canal boat Interests are against the 'imprOve-
ment" on the GROUND that II the slip is filled IN
there Will be no real sale wharfage Tor the canal
boats that bring hour and grain to the city.
The position OF Keeper or the City Hall Is to be
abolished, and the care OF the place given entirely
TO the police OF the Twenty sixth precinct.
There Is considerable dissatisfaction with the
Comptroller among the Aldermen account OF
his delay IN answering the resolution OF Inquiry
into the condition OF AFFAIRS IN his department
which was offered by Alderman Reilly some time
ago. If he does not answer by the next meeting
or the Board a resolution will be introduced de-
manding tue reason why.
The Mayor Is SAID to be heartily In favor OF the
Street Cleaning act which the Aldermanic Com
mittee on Streets recommends that the Legts-
lature should PASS and that there is good prospect
OF the bill. becoming law, especially as the
Police Board say they would like get rid OF the
.sDurden.o
The Dock Commissioners answer to the report
OF the Commissioners of Accounts, a copy Of which
was served upon them some weeks ago. has not
yet been received by the Mavor. 1t is believed it
Will De handed III some day next week-probably
MOuday.
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Contributions are earnestly solicited and may be
sent TO the HERALD oflce or TO the Rev. Alvah
Wlswal Master. No. 81 Varick street.
The following generous offers have been re.
celved by the Rev. Avah Wiswall, Master OF st.
Johns Guild:-
AID FOR ST. JOHNS GUILD.
. An amateur vocal and instrumental concert under
the management of Mrs. David Dudley Field, Mrs. j.
Marion sims Mrs. Alexander r. Sterling. Mrs John D.
Townsend and several other we'll known ladies' will DO
gwen at De Garmo Hall. corner OF Fifth avenue and
fourteenth street. Friday evening" The |. tn inst
ad OF st. Johns Guild Some Of our BEST amateurs have
vountecred their services and Professor Dachauer has
kindly offered take the direct ton Tickets So each,
can be procured upon application to Mrs. yohnD Town
send No 1858 West Thirty fourth street. Mrs. D. u.
Field. Gramercy Park Hotel
New YoRK, Feb. II, 1878
Rev. ALvAu WfswALL:-
DEAR SRI herewith subscribe the gross receipts Of
my well known restaurant Nos 81 aud 81 Duane street.
OF Saturday February 3D. 1875 tor the three ourths
of 1t to the st. Johns Guild and oneiourth the
CHI. F. HOLTZ.
Also the following groceries :-Messrs. Stears
Carll Gardner. 20 barrels OF hour; Mrs. A. q. F.,
10 barrels OF potatoes barrels turnips and barrel
onions; members oi the Produce Exchange, Is
barrels OF nour, barrel corn meal, box cheese,
hams, fierce Goldfish, beans, &c.