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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08

a fight going on; then Washington threw deceased
OF the house the platform of the stoop and he fell
head first down the soOp his feet catching in the ban
isters he lay there some few minutes, and got and
staggered about twothrds of the yard, and then stag
gered up against the gutter and rested himself
little while, and then staggered along and did not stop
until he had fallen into the basement where Peter
Daniels lives; Daniels not home at the time, and
when he came into the yard he told by Mrs Brown
that drunken man was lying the easements he
went and lifted him up and seated him on the platform,
next TO the she'd he aiterward laid him down and
then LEFT him, and that the last saw OF Daniels
that night; sometime after twelve O'Clock that night
saw deceased being beaten by person with CHAIR
saw shovel handed from the entry door, over the
banister to the man who beating the deceased; |
heard talking and laughing while the deceased
was being beaten; | could not identify
any of the parties who beating
him. as II was rather dark the yard; saw
loosen his clothing, and the deceaseds shoes taken
OF by some one; ] little half grown lad called
stump, with chair in his hand, and think he Is
the one who struck deceased with the chair.
James j. Clcary and Martin Flanagan testified as to
the identity OF the deceased, whom they knew John
Conlina coal carrier.
The jury returned the following verdict eve find the
deceased, John Conn, To his death from injuries
received at the hands Of John Sowe and George Wash
ington, at NO 90 Thompson street, about the
night of August 800
The prisoners were committed to the Tombs to await
the action of the Grand Jury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08
PAYMENT OF PENSIONS.

The quarterly payment of pensions, which was com,
menced Saturday by the newly appointed Agent Mr..
Jacob NJ Patterson IT,, at the Agency in the Naval OF
fccrs building at the of Exchange place, Bca.
yer and Hanover streets, resumed yesterday. Tho
examination Of two witnesses TO establish the right OF
soldiers widows to receive pensions as they forfeit that
right by marrying again, was the cause OF soma
DELAY MS was also the biennial examination
of pensioners by the attending physicians. On Satur-
day $50 persons paid and SIS 900 distributed.
Monday the number reached 900 and tho amount OF
money dsburscd $40 600 and yesterday about tho
same Tho place is crowded every day and will be so
for about ten DAYS come IL IS expected by that time
TO have six out OF the eight thousand persons who
to draw money from this Office paid The other two
thousand Will in at intervals during tho remainder
nf the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08
UNEQUAL TAXATION.
Meeting of the State Assessors and Land
Office Commissioners.
THE TAX COMMISSIONERS MEMORIAL.
New York City Assessed as Much as ALI the
Rest Of the State.
ALBANY, n. Y, Sept. ]. 1875.


Tho Board OF State Assessors met this afternoon,
with the Commissioners OF the Land ONCE at the Office
Of the Secretary OF State, for the purpose Of giving
hearing to all such felt that the State taxation
not justly distributed The three State Assessors were
present. viz Hon John S. Fowler, OF Auburn; Hon.
James A. Briggs OF Brooklyn, and Hon.
Sterling G. Hadley, OF Waterloo. There
present OF the Commissioners of the Land ONCE, Lieu
tenant Governor Dorshemer, Comptroller Hopkins,
Treasurer Raines Attorney General Pratt Louten-
mt Governor Dorsheime presided and announced that
he different would be heard in alphabetical
DER George H. Andrews, member OF the Tax Commits
sion of tho city of New York. then took she floor and
presented the following memorial
MEMORIAL
Tho undersigned, appointed by the Mayor OF tho CITY
or New YORK, IN pursuance OF resolution passed by
She Board OF Aldermen who by law the Supervisors
of the county of New York, charged with thc duty
OF attending the meeting OF the State Board OF Equali-
Zaton with view of protecting the OF the
city, and OF securing more equitable distribution OF
hc public burden than has been accorded heretofore
respectfully representa-
That for several the impression has prevailed
imOng taxpayers in the city of New York, that owing
inequalities in assessments in the various counties OF
NE State, undue proportion of the State tax
Borne by the CITY, That impression has ripencd into
conviction growing out OF a state OF facts which
herewith presented
II appears that during tho past years the proper
ton OF the State tax paid by the city and by the OF
the State respectively, has been as follows-
TABLE SHOWING THE SUM OF STATE TAX PAID
City OF NEW YORK REST THE STATE
CAPITA FOR EACH YEAR, BAsED UPoS THE STATE
CENSUS 1865.
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WHAT THE FINANCIAL hackers SAY.
Probably one Of tho most interesting questions now
being asked with reference to tho subject OF ranid
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08
GENERAL HERRIMAN's WILL.

The will OF the late General James A. HERMAN, Of
Jamaica, who died Friday night last has not yet
been presented for probate but II is known that among
the provisions Is one for tho formation Of public
library in the village, to be known 'hc HERMAN Lii
brary and naming as trustees In connection with the
executors. the pastors of the Reformed and Presbye-
Tan churches aud tho rector Of the Episcopal church.
large brick building on Fulton street. in which he
sided, is designated the in which the library shall
be established and Is to pass fully into the hands Of tho
trustees upon tho death OF tho Generals surviving
brother and sister. The funeral, which took place
Monday afternoon, was conducted strictly accordance
Win tue written directions gwen TO the undertaken in
December last and was very largely attended, many
friends coming from distance to be present
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THE NOE MURDERER.

An effort is to be made TO induce Mayor Wckham to
modify his proclamation Offering reward of ST. 900 for
the arrest and conviction of tho murderer OF Mr. Noe
As this document stands the reward is TO be paid
the conviction Of the murderer and the certificate of
the District Attorney that such conviction was had
upon tho testimony of the person claiming the reward
The modification deemed desirable by some Is that part
OF the reward should he paid whomsocvor should ar
rest the murderer Under the proclamation n detcc-
tive might get hold Of the right man on suspicion
and the person who would identity him would alone he
entitled to tho reward ON the other hand II Is
claimed that the proclamation Is in the regular form
and dcbars no one who may he instrumental In effect.
ing the arrest and conviction Of the assassin.
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COOPER UNION CLASSES.

The free night classes science and art and the FREQ
day schools Of design and tclcgraphy for young women
viii be rcopcncd the lst Of October. Special in
structon will DO givcn TO normal class for young
ladies' as the teaching Is conducted IN large classes In
tho public schools of the country. There VIII also bc
special class in decorated chnaware and porcelain
painting Tor ladies' TO which such pupils are admitted
as are prepared for The work.
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TFOT edch 7
x.,r quota Of Quota for For each Inhd6itdnt !
~ STATE Tar Rest Of Inhdbitanti IF Rest Of |
for CITY State Of City State


When IL Is considered that about one-haf tho popu-
ation of the city is in such circumstances as to
occupy tenement houses, it will be conceded that the
lax per capita for such remote and incidental advan-
lagos the State affords in return, is extremely
GUS The undersigned however, do not rest upon this
condition OF affairs as anordng, in itself alone suf
ncen for the action they solicit at your hands
The apportonmen is based upon property and not upon
population But it is important that due regard should
be had 10 the proportionate valuation in distributing
the proportonatc taxation. From a table which fol-
lows, it will be that, of the sixty countless thirty
two printed in itac) declined in assessed value in
twenty years, that is from 1858 to 1873, while ten
others, comprising the important counties of Alegany
Dhenango Cortland, Duchess Oneida, Orange Rensse
lacr, Richmond Schenectady and Warren, renamed
about stationary during the same period In somo of
tho counties in which the valuation is less in 1873 than
in 1858 it will be observed that the State Board of
Equalization further reduced the valuations of 1873 for
the taxes of 1874 These counties Alegany Cayuga
Gencsec, Ontario Orleans, Seneca, Steubcn, Washing
con- Wyoming and Yates
1858 AND 1873.
TABLE SHOWING ASSESSED VALUE REAL ESTATE
EAeA COUNTY 1858 1878, AND THE AD-
DIrIoNs AND REDUCTIONS MADE THE BOARD
EQUALIZATION IN 1874.
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THE GRAND JURY.

Another meeting Of the Board for the Selection Of
Grand Jurors held at the Office of Colonel Dunlap
in the Court House yesterday Chief Justice DAILY
of tho Common Pleas Court, presided, and there
also present Mayor Wickham and Chief Justice Mcneil,
Of the Superior Court Tho regular routine business OF
selecting grand jurors for the ensuing year was then
proceeded with. The election of Colonel Dunlap
secretary the Board is another victory fer that
teman in the contest going on between himself and
Mr. Douglass Taylor for the important office of Commits
sioner OF Jurors The courts, however will be
called upon determine the question
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-16
STORY OLA PICTURE.

A painter once wanted picture Of in
noeence, and drew the likeness ofa child
at prayer. The little suppliant was Kneel-
ing beside his mother; the palms of his
upiifted hands were reverently pressed
together; his rosy cheeks spoke of health,
and his mild blue eye wasupturned with
the expression Of devotion and peace.
The portrait of young Rupert was much
priced by the painter, who hung it up on
his study wall and called it Innocence" :"
Years passed away, and the artist be-
came all old man. Still the picture hung
there. He had often thought of paint,
inga Counterpart-the picture of"Guilt,"
but had not found the opportunity. At
last he effected his purpose by paying a
visit toa neighboring jail On the damp
floor of his cell lay wretched culprft
named Randall, heavily ironed. Wasted
was his body and hollow his eye; vice
was visible in his face. The painter sue.
ceeded admirably. and the portraits of
young Rupert and Randall were hung
SIDE BY side, for Innocence" and Guilt
But who was young Rupert and who was
Randall? Alas the two we're one, Old
Randall was young Rupert led astray by
bad compar ions and ending bis life in
the damp aud shameful dungeon.
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GOVERNOR rvHri,oR ALLEN SPEAKS.

After Governor Hendricks had con-
ciuded, Governor Allen took the stand
and spoke eloguently for three quarters
Of an hour. His ridicule of and retorts
on the Republican organs for their mis-
statements relative 10 his condition OF
health, age and vitality, were much en-
joyed. He, said he meant to show the
people he served that he was neither
dead nor dying, and that he intended
living TO sec the Government Of the
United States taken out of the hands of
thieves and put in possession of honest
men. The main question now was the
stealing in Washington, and notthe Pope
Of Rome, or any mans religious predi-
leCtions. t,,,,, ,,6.
This evening Music Hall was densely
filled, gallery and oil, Notwithstanding
the intense heat. Chairman +. II. South
ard introduced General Cary, who ad-
dressed the meeting for two hours in his
characteristic and inlmitable manner, on
the financial question chiefly, and also
on Catholic prescription and temperance
prohibition. OF course he held the au-
dience, and kept them exhilerated and
roaring with laughter throughout.
M Tomorrow Governor Hendricks goes
hence to Ooshocton, and Governor Allen
10 McConnelsville and return by boat.
A great meeting will be held at each Of
the places. / am assured by promi-
nent Democrat from McConnelsville that
Morgan county win elect the Democratic
ticket in October. I"
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THE WESTERVELT TRIAL.

PHILADElPHiA, Sept. 9.-The trial Of
Westervelt was continued to-day. Henry
A. Hartman, q New York bar-keeper,
testified that he knew the prisoner, who
introduced Mosher and Douglas to him.
Westervelt read to witness from the pa
pera the story ofthe abduction ofCharlie
Ross. and said he would bettwo shillings
he could tell some Of the parties that
were into it. After the killing at Bay
Ridge, witness accompanied Westervelt
to Brooklyn at the request Of the latter
During the trip the two conversed about
Charlie Ross, and Westervelt said that
those were the parties, and If they were
arrested the child would not live three
days. Witness asked Westervelt where
the child was, whether hidden in hut,
cave, or where2 "I'll never tell you"
responded Westervelt. Later Wester-
welt said that Mosher had the child up
the river somewhere, but where it was
he didn't know.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-16
FRANCE.

PARIS, Sept. "a Bonapartist banquet
was held at Eureux Sunday last at which
a letter was received from Admiral Baron
De Ia Ronciere le Noaury, commander Of
the French Mediterranean squadron,
This letter was afterwards published, and
has caused great excitement and violent
comment among all supporters of the
Constitution. The Admiral dates his let
ter on board the Magenta, September I'd,
and expresses his.regret at his inability
to be present at the banquet. He says
his constant pesire is to associate himself
with every manifestation looking to the
union of the conservative party. He
says: "He is conservative in my eyes,
whatever faction to which he may be-
long who repudiates the doctrine Of the
revolutionists of the 4th of September
and Of their secretary" This passage
and the following are bitterly attacked
by Republicans md 0rleanist journals.
ut shall not cease to be the devoted SER
want of tie government of Marshal Mac
Mahon 80 long as he shall not be borne
outside of the Conservative paths in
which to-day he is concentrating his
most ardent efforts, but l assert, that
when the moment comes France should
become free to choose, and thus once
more take her place among the European
hierarchy which is denied her by the
present form of government"
Yesterday, when he first learned of
the publication of this letter, Marshal
MacMahon called a council of ministers
to take Cognizance of the matter, and the
Minister Of Marine, who was absent from
Paris, was summoned to return to par
ticipate in the council.
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SUCCESS IN LIFE.

BENJAMIN Franklin attributed his sue
cess as public man, not to his talents or
his powers of speaking-for these were
moderate TO his own integrity OF
character. "Hence it was" he says, "that
| had SO much weight with my fellow
citizens. ! was but a bad speaker, never
eloquent, subject to much hesitation in
nv choice Of words, hardly correct in
language, and yet generally carried my
point" Character creates confidence in
men in high station as well as in human
life. 1t was said of the first Emperor
Alexander Of Russia, that his personal
character was equivalent to constitu-
ton, That character is power, is true in
much higher sense than that knowl-
edge is power. Mind without heart, in
tellieenCe without conduct, cleverness
without goodness, are powers in their
way, but they may be powers only for
mischief We may be instructed or
amused by them; but it is sometimes as
difficult to admire them as it would be to
admire the dexterity Of pickpocket, or
the horsemaDship of highwayman.
Truthfulnees, integrity and goodness
qualities that hang not on any mans
breath--formthe essence of manly char
acter. When Stephen of Colonna fell
into the hands Of his base assailants, and
they asked him in derision, "Where is
now your fortress7" Here" was his
bold reply, placing his hand upon his
heart. 1t Is in misfortune that the char
acter of the upright man shines forth
with the greatest lustre; and when all
else fails, ne takes stand upon his integ-
rity and upon his courage.
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What BGGchGr Says About Cardinal
MCClOSEGy.,
From the Christian Union. /

Or, McCloskey, as Cardinal, Is not
more dangerous than he was when an
Archbishop, and as an Archbishop, he
was not more dangerous than he was as
Bishop, and as Bishop he was just as
harmless as when he was simple priest.
The above Offices, in the grand and ven
eHable sect, were not introduced to molest
Americans and Protestants--Centuries
ago they formed an integral part of the
church organization. The Roman Catho-
lilo Church don't receive respect and toll
Grafton of Christians because, among u.s.
Bhe has not In every respect developed
herself and attained her full growth, but
because, in our country, every human
being has the right to adore and worship
God in full freedom and according to the
dictates Of his reason and conscience.
This church, with a Cardinal at its head,
is not any more dangerous than she
would be without it is a matter with
which the members of other sects have
nothing to do. This nomination of q
Cardinal is q domestic affair of the great
Mother Church, with which the sister
churches have no right to meddle.
In one regard, without doubt, all gen.
erous Christians should be thankful that
the first American Cardinal is u perfect
Christian gentleman, man of exalted
personal dignity, but leading a simple life
Of humble modesty, and being endowed
with every Christian virtue. IfanybOdy
is able to obtain the sympathy and con-
6dence of Christians of other denomina-
TONS the first Cardinal must be the man.
1t mainly concerns only its own mem
bers, that the Roman Catholic Church
in America, in it's organic form, has ad-
vanced another step, but 1t is blessing
for all christendom, that the chosen one
of this great church is man whom all
respect--a man with heart overhowing
with benevolence, always a good citizen
and kind neighbor--in short, good
man.
We, for our part, fear nothing from this
great raise Of the Roman Catholic Church
in America. If priests and members,
upon free and equal grounds, through
better preaching, greater diligence, holier
zeal and more wisdom and perseverance,
gain the ascendency over Protestant sects,
they not only have right but even duty
on their side. Whoever leads the most
righteous life, and accomplishes the most
labor, has right to the occupancy of the
country.
Meanwhile, should any more Cardinals
be found necessary, it would not excite
or harrass us with fear The Pope, of
course, would not ask the advice of
poor Protestant minister, as to his choice,
though should he do 80, we should re-
commend our former schoolmate, the
Archbishop of Baltimore; he seems to be
made for the Purple and Cardinals hat,
and would be acceptable to all liberal
protestants. Formerly. in our juvenile
sports and discourses, we got along very
well together, and do not fear to meet |
him now upon the field of Christian en-
terprise.
May Gods blessing rest on all who love |
Jesus Christ our Lord, i'll truth and sim
Cerity.
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TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
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TIE GEORGIA INSURRBCTIONLSTS
DISCHARGED.
AreusrA, Ga, Sept,

,sa.ds ArousrA, Ga, Sept, Q,
Jake Hicks (colored, was tried to-day
at the special term of court for connec-
ton with the late attempted insurrecton.
After the testimony was submitted Judge
Johnson charged the jury that there was
not sufficient evidence to convict. A
verdict of not guilty was returned and all
the prisoners discharged and the court
adjourned. This ends the prosecution
except against two of the leaders, who il
is thought have left the State.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-16
BOAT STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Franklin, La, Sept "a party in an
open boat fishing off Long Point, this
afternoon, were caught in very violent
thunder storm. The boa was struck by
lightning, killing Mr.. D, Brown and, L
coloFed man, and seriously injuring Z. J :.
Smith. Others in the boat we're knocked
senseless, but soon recovered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-09-16
DENMARK.

LONDON, Sept. 9.-The Pail Natl Gazette
publishes the following from it's Copen-
hagen correspondence: The harvest is
now over at most everywhere in Den.
mark. The quality and quantity will be
greatly above the average. There will
be large surplus Of Danish wheat for
expectation. The information from Swe-
den in regard to crops is also very favora-
liz
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wRTwARD.
srArioss.

Trains Nos. ,, 3 and 10 on main line run daily.
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No. 2, 8 aud
IL, between Cincinnati and New York daily,
Connections at Mansfield with Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne and Chicago Railroad; at Ravenna with
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad at Meadyille
Union and Cory for Oh Regions at Corning for
Rochester and points on the New York Central,
and at Binghampton for Albany, Springfield, Wor.
cester, Boston and New England -
Connections at Cleveland foi Toledo Chicago
milwaukee,, Omaha, and all points in tho North.
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains for
the South and West
No "stop-over'' allowed upon local tickets. Lo.
cal passengers must purchase tickets TO their firB
stopping place, and then repurchase from thai
point 70 destination.
.. w. B. SHATTUC,
Sen; Passenger and Ttcka Agert, C incianGE o.
P. D. COOPER,
Gen, Superintendent, CtevSldnd, o. noyl6-tk.