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The New York herald., 1875-09-01
CUSTOM HOUSE AFFAIRS.

SALE OF sMUGGLED GOODS AT AUcrIoN-LADRs'
TOGETHER
Yesterday by order Of General Arthur Collector Of
the PORT Mr. John H. Draper, auctioneer sold at pub
lie sale a large and valuable lot OF goods which had
been seized, from time TO time for
VIOLATIONS THE REVENUE LAWS.
At ten o'clock large and animated group OF persons
were assembled, who seemed to be intent on buying
some Of the contraband goods The catalogue con-
sisted entirely Of seizures and nothing guaranteed
as to quality Goods were sold with all their faults
and deposits were called at the option Of the auctoneer
Sample boxes Of cigars billed full ones and
some Of the choice brands evoked quite lively contest
among the initiated bidders.
First the catalogue were some choice Havanas,
and these sold at fair prices The brands consisted of
Upmann La Ingenuidad, Flor del Fumar, Henry Clay,
Brevas, &c Russian cigarettes we're offered and sold
low.
MEERscHAUM PIPES AND TUBES
and smokers articles Of various kinds next sold
Double and single barrelled guns after went OF
under the auctoneer's hammer at prices which would
have made their owners weep II they had happened TO
mingle in the crowd. The dry and fancy goods seemed
laces buttons and silk handkerchief kid gloves and
velvet rufes, garters and palm leaf fans embroidered
stockings and rubber balloons artificial flowers and
Cardigan Jackets; all that ola podrida in fine which
sees at auctions, and the accumulation Of which
from
TIE POUR QUARTERS or THE GLOBE
suggests many an unwritten history Then there was
some pretty jewelry doubt little souvenirs of love-
brought perhaps from foreign lands for mothers and
wives only 20 be appropriated by Uncle Sam Among
tortoise she'll combs and silver chains antique crosses
amber beads Then umbrellas and then liquors.
wisely withheld the last lest 'sampling" should be
too freely ndulged. There OF gin and kegs
OF rum, dozens Of brandy demijohns Of sherry and
gallons OF VINE, all bringing good prices.
about $4,000
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DEPARTMENT or PUBLIC WORKS.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, Room 10, CITY HALL
NEW YORK August 30 1878
LUCKY TAMMANY MEN.

A. Boyd Corporation Attorney, in place of H N Rug.
ges and Edward Gale Attorney for the Collection OF
Arrears Of Personal Taxes Mr. Boyd is a member of
the law firm of Steele Boyd, and is Chairman Of the
Tam many Hall Committee Discipline, which has
made itself famous since the Morrissey roubles
Mr. Gale is of the secretaries of the Tammany Hall
Committee on Organization. He has been Chief Clerk
for three in the Office for the Collection of Arrears
of Personal Taxes under Morris s. Miller who was ap-
pointed by Mr. Green, and also under John II. White
who succeeded Miller, and under Alexander W. Harvey
who died while in Office 1t generally believed that
John R Fellows to be appointed Corporation Attori
ney, but he informed the Corporation Counsel yester
day that he would decline the place If 1t offered to
him. The Corporation Atorneyship and the place to
which Mr. Cole has been appointed worth 500
year each.
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
BOARD OF STEAM NAVIGATION.

The Executive Committee Of the National Board Of
Steam Navigation met yesterday at the Metropolitan
Hotel, Thomas Sherlock presiding and B. S Osborne
acting as secretary. The following named members Of
the committee we're present. r. Whiting Of Detroit:
Thomas Clyde, Of Philadelphia; George w. Copeland Of
New York; H. T. Evans, Of Buffalo; j. B. Coyle Of
Portland; T. W. Nickerson, Of Boston; j. x Payne of
Erie, Pa Marshal Parkes, Of Norfolk Va Already
the committee has received notification from 100 dele
gates scattered the country that they would attend
this meeting Of the National Board The business done
yesterday merely preparatory 70 the meeting Of tho
National Board which will be held to-day. Some dis
had relative 10 the best method OF placing
the amended Steamboat BILL which has already passed
the House Of Representatives, before the Senate and
material drawn from the report Of the proceedings
Of the Executive Committee which met Washington
last winter, for report 70 tho National Board It's
session to-day While the delegates remain the city
they viii utilize The visit oy making Inspections Of
in Ia hor
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NO MORE GENTEEL SMUGGLING
A UBIQUITOUS CUSTOM HoUsE-THE NEW REG
uIATIONs

A UBIQUITOUS CUSTOM HoUsE-THE NEW REG
ULATIoNs.
Ihas been matter Of notoriety for years that
the government has been large loser by the policy Of
poeness in vogue toward cabin passengers and finely
dressed ladies' returning from Europe
To-day regulations go effect on tho subject
Of Custom House scrutiny Of passengers baggage Or
ders were issued time ago by the Treasury De-
partment in view Of which much larger complement
Of officers will be required for the new
method Of examination A separate SQUAD
OF officers will have to attend personally at
each steamer, Of which from three to six sometimes
touch the port almost simultaneously Each squad viii
be composed OF deputy surveyor entry clerk from
the Collectors Office, entry clerk from the Naval
once and an appraiser from the Appraisers Office who
together with inspectors from the Surveyors Office viii
attend personally 70 the inspection Of baggage on every
steamer This really makes each squad a miniature
custom house. which saves the passenger tho DELAY and
expense Of formal entry and supposed 10 save the
government from a large amount Of genteel robbery
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partly an ofcia statement and may be taken with the
religious that shrewd gentlemen or bus
wont 10 regard the income report far
concerns their neghbor's yearly statement OF their
monetary condition The truth Is the Third Avenue
Railroad Company Is one OF those interesting nstitu-
tOns concerning which those reaping rich harvests
from ID are apt not TO be communicative, and the
fact Of any innovations in the way Of facilitating public
travel long IL might tend decrease the
Of the company will naturally be regarded with dread
by those now making their "little ple, as the say
ingia
But it must be borne in mind that before the horse
railroads we're started the public OF New York were
compelled TO accept whatever accommodation musly
omnibuses could afford In this age ofprogress 10 say
nothing of the appeals of the suffering people OF
the city the interests of private companies must be al
together ignored in view OF the urgent necessities Thlch
presented on the question Of rapid transit
HERALD representative called on President Phlihps
yesterday afternoon and found him very genial ana
acetious gentleman Strangely enough he had nothing
to say upon any point touching the matter involved
sMy dear sir - said Mr. Phillips with all the grace OF
a Chesterfield and facetous smile playing about the
corners Of his mouth II have nothing To add 10 the
few remarks made before the Commission the other
day"
'Do you intend 10 use power the Third ave-
sReally have nothing TO say on the subject-posi-
lively nothing" And Mr. Phillips rubbed his hands
and smiled a facetious smile
t'Nothing at all 2p
Not word my dear sir Your editorial comments
upon my remarks not should say, compliment
aTy" (Another facetious smilc)
But Mr. Phillips, you will kindly bear In mind thai
the question Of rap"
'@oh II makes no difference; yet II does seem odd
that after making me appear ridiculous IN the paper
you should come TO seek information" "
'Trhen Mr. Phillips may state that you have no
opinions TO express on the subjects"
''Nothing"
''Nothing at all 2"
Nothing at all "
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
MEETING OF THE POLICE JUSTICES.

The Board of Police Justices held meeting yester-
day afternoon at which all the members were present
After the ordinary routine business was disposed Of
Justice Kasmire gave that tho next meeting OF
the Board he will offer resolution asking for the ap-
pointment OF four stenographers ocate the First
Second, Third and Fourth District Police Courts
Judge Kilbreh offered resolution asking that the
Police Commissioners detail Officer sfarbor Of the
Fourth precinct some other Italian for duty at the
Tombs Police Court owing TO the number of persons
speaking only Italian daily arragned in court The
resolution passed
Justices otterbourg Wanden, Dufy Bixby and
wheeler we're appointed committee to locate the vari-
Gus judges at the several throughout the city
and 10 report the length OF time the next rotation will
give each Judge at one court also the name of the
court or district 10 which each judge will bo first as
signed.
The question Of appointing clerk at the Tombs
Police Court was laid over until next meeting
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

There was full attendance at the Exchange yes
terday, and the following business was transacted:
James NJ. Miller sold by order Of tho Court IN fora
closure the buildings and plot Of land 40 6xlO0 on tho
northeast corner Of Seventh and Twenty sixth
street to r. ~ Nicol for SSl 05O; also sold under a
similar order the lot 25xl00 the northeast corner OF
Seventh avenue and l27th street. for So OO0 the lot on
Seventh avenue, 25xl00 adjoining tho above for 81 600;
the lot 25xl0O adjoining the above Seventh avende
for $500, and the lot 25xlOO Seventh avenue ad
joining the above for So, 75O
Charles H. Hdreth sold by order OF the Court In
foreclosure the four story BRICK building and lot
20SHxs5 4 No GO Front street. north side ninety feet
west Of Old Slip, for S13, 760
Hugh N Camp sold by order OF the Court IN fore
CLOSURE the premises 25xl00 south side OF l45th
street seventy five feet Of Clifton avenue TO Lewis
"A Brown nlainun for 1900
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
CAPTAIN ULMAN'S TRIAL

The case Of Captain Uman OF the Tenth precinct,
was again called up before Commissioner Matsen
yesterday morning
Ohcer James S. Dyer, OF the Twenty seventh pre-
cinct took the stand and Did special duty in
the Tenth precinct under Captain Ulman; trans
ferred to the Twenty seventh precinct two months
reported TO Captain Ulman that gambling was being
carried at No los Bowery last APRIL the Captain
then had the game broken up from that time until June
80 the date of the second raid no gambling carried
on there TO my knowledge remember visiting there
three days before the June raid and gambling was
going on then
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE.

II win be remembered that short time since II
ported that the of the Buffalo elevators had raised
their rates for rasing" grain At that time the Canal
tolls reduced being understood that the Buffalo
people would also reduce their rates Finding this de-
sirable consummation would not be attained, State
Treasurer Ranes threatened raise the tolls the
canals From what could be learned al the Produce
Exchange yesterday Of the matter It that eleva
tom lately has been raised from OF cent
per bushel TO one cent per bushel But this much Is
due in explanation, that before the ridculousy low
prices for elevation" were prevailing, the usual
charges had been from cent 10 and quarter
per bushel follows, then that what seems TO
be great advance is in reality, reduction from the
old rates Nothing more has been done by The State
since the warning from Mr.. Treasurer Raneg
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ToMBs POLICE COURT.
Before Justice Duffy.
RoBBED IN A HALLWAY.

RoBBED IN A HALLWAY.
On Monday night Patrick Tuney, at present In the
House Of Detention, talking with Catherine Devine
the hallway Of the Grant House. In the New Bowery
Suddenly he felt her hand his pocket and discovered
that she had stolen his pocketbook containing ST. She
was promptly arrested, and yesterday Justice Duffy
held her IN 81, 900 bail 70 answer
TOO HEAVY FOR HIM
About noon yesterday Mr. William Blair, employed
IN the tobacco warehouse Of March Price, No 81 Water
street. saw a running away with sixty pound
box OF tobacco which had lain the sidewalk in front
Of the warehouse He gave chase To the thief and,
with the Of Officer Mirven Of the First pre-
cnct captured him. The thief gave his name as Rich
ard Kahn and stated that the box given him by a
strange man 10 carry few blocks Judge Duffy did
not believe his story and held Kan in default of ST. 900
bail for trial
ROBBERY IN A SALOON.
Between one and two O'Clock yesterday afternoon
Maurice O'ConneIl entered the OF John Harmon,
No Morris street, while tho latter doing in
back room and robbed him Of $3.50 In money and a
gold watch and chain He subsequently arrested,
and yesterday Judge Duffy held him for examination
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
POOR CHILDRENs FREE EXCURSION
FUND.

The sixth picnic Of tho season will be given SatuT
day, September 4, to the newsboys Of the city. Con
tributons 10 the fund still earnestly requested
THEODORE ROOSEVELT No "a Maiden Iana
WILLIAM BUTLER DUNCAN, No III Nassau street
CHARLES H. MARSHALL, No. 3S Burng slip
g w MCLEAN, New York stock Exchange
EDWARD KING, No. 70 Broadway,
NKw YoRK, August 81, 1875 Trustees
The newsboys will assemble in the City Hall Park at
eight O'Clock Saturday morning. and after forming
in solid column, will proceed in procession to point
the East River where the excursion barge will be in
readiness TO receive them large force of police un-
der command Of Captain Leary Of the City Hall pre-
cinct, will accompany the boys and assist in guarding
them during the day. Ample preparations are being
made to feed 2 900 boys that there will be room for
all that eligible brass band and the usual amuse-
ments will give the boys additional pleasure Facilities
will be afforded for the sale of evening Journals on board
the barge In order that the newsboys lose no time
The papers Will be delivered the dock when the party
rcturns
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

ESTIMATES FOR THE YEAR-MEETNo OF THE
COMMISSIONERS
The full Board OF Police Commissioners met yester-
day, President Matsell in the chair
resolution was adopted leasing apartments in the
premises No. 200 East Fifyninth for tho of
the captain and sergeants Of the Nineteenth precinct
the station house Of that precinct not being sufficiently
commodious
Commissioner voorhis, from the Committee on FL
presented the following estimates for the depart
ment for the ensuing fiscal year On motion the same
was adopted and ordered be forwarded the Board
OF Estimate and Apportonment and copy 10 the Board
Of Aldermen
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FORECLOSURE EXPENSES.

New YORK, August 80, ls7a
To THE EDITOR THE HERALp:-
Can you call the attention of our courts to the in
famous swindes practised upon the poor defendants in
foreclosure suits at the called Real Estate Exchange
We have rotunda in the City Hall which was made
Tor such purposes, and in which the Sheriff makes all
his sales Why, then should poor unorunates In fore
closure sales be charged So exchange fees Sl2 so for
adjournments and $25 for "knock downs" besides the
enormous referee fees usually charged ali of which are
contrary to the laws The Shern is the proper officer
TO execute the law, and the should recognize
these swindes. REAL ESTATE
The New York herald., 1875-09-01

TO questions from the homo Exchange;-'The weather
has been generally dry and hot from July 10 to August
Since that time We had too much rain In thirty
counties Of the State the cotton is fruiting we'll IN
thirty counties not well and nearly all complain OF
the crop is better than last year. twenty four
ties IL is equal TO last year, in thirty-one not so
good and in a few not half so good Picking has not
commenced except few localities, but viii become
general from 10th 18th OF September Nearly all late
cotton retains squares and bolls."
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
A NEGLECTED PARK.

About four years ago the little park at the junction
of East Broadway and Grand street had an iron fence
put around it and other improvements were begun. A
few planted but they neglected and the
of them have died There is no footwalk around
the edge Of the park The ground Is so uneven that
water frequently collects there and In weather be-
nuisance. The outlay Of few hundred dollars
would make the park both useful and ornamental
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

James Wall, the janitor of the County Court
House, who appointed to the position January
through the influence Of John Morrissey whose dis
trct he resides yesterday removed, and Michael
Dougherty resident OF Morrssey's district but who
is not in sympathy with the fallen chieftain ap-
pointed In his stead
The Assembly Committee Crime meet to-day at
one NJ. in the old meeting room Of the Board Of
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED.

NoELrB-sHERMAS.-on Monday, August 30, by the
Rev i. Grimm, at 1886 West Fortieth street. RUDoLPH
NoELTB 10 HATTIE SHERMAN both OF New York
REED-CoLLIs.-OnA August 80 by the Rev DR.. Rice In
Jersey City, JAMES b. REED Esq, Of Captain viii
liam Reed, county Kerry, Ireland 10 MARGRArrE
COILS, daughter OF Samuel ColliA ESQ., Blenervil
county Kerry, Ireland
VoGM-JUvIS. August 81, 1875, at ST. Vincent dc
Paul church, Twenty-thrd street, FERDINAND VooIu
Of Baveno, Italy, to LEoMs JUvm, Of Paris, Franco
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DECISIONS.
SUPREME coURT-cHAMBERs.

By Judge Brady.
Charles Edward Jungermann Catharine Junger-
mann-Report of referee confirmed and decree of d.
vorce granted 10 plaintiff
COMMON PLEAS-SPEC1AL TERM.
By Judge J. F. Daily.
Fellows VS.. Cook.-Motion may be renewed on the
merits on additional papers.
By Judge Loew.
Kelby vs Kearney. application for leave to servo
appeal granted on payment Of $50 within
five days from the service of copy of the order.
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ago he lef her aud went to Long Branch Last satur
day night Emil and Lucy met in South Fifth avenue.
The latter asked Emil 10 accompany her a saloon at
the corner OF Houston and South FINN avenue
She there asked HIM to take drink, and In the drink
II is alleged she threw something which caused Capei
TO vomt freely and 70 think he required physician
Lucy was arragned before Judge Morgan yesterday ana
held IN ST. 600 bail 10 answer
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
THE COTTON EXCHANGE.

Yesterday the above named trade organization 70
eeiyed circular from Us Augusta (Ga) department.
ns following information and statistics ~ ansuAr
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BIRTH.

lsAAcs.-0n Monday afternoon August 80 Mra
Henry lsAAcs, Of West Thirty-elghth street. of q
daughter Mother and daughter both doing we'll
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The total interest at seven per cent their own state
of the actual OF the road is $21 SOL Their net
earnings in round numbers about $2l5 900 per
num- the difference between this amount and the inter-
est on total cost is about $94 900. This shows the
that squeezed yearly out Of the citizens of
New York" 70 pay interest the watered stock and
bonds.
The amount Of stock and bonds as above stated up
1871 So 08 oO0 during the succeeding year about
$3.50, 900 more water injected, thus bringing the
total capital up about So 9l6 000 within trihe of
the 81 600 900 which Mr.. Phillips says was "nvested
by the citizens of New York"
The reason of this financial jugglery obvious. In
1871 the road carried rs 800 600 passengers and
earning largely on its original cost land nearly
81 600 600 of besdes) that the stock selling
200 per cent This 200 seemed to be ugly figure
10 parade before the people, 1t was reduced to 130 in
1872 by pouring in water to the tune Of about $3.50 000
With these figures before the public they need not
wonder the sensveness shown by this corporation
the slightest prospect Of the construction OF rapid
transit road which will take away any OF their business
With nearly three quarters Of their entire capitalization
consisting OF stock and bonds which represent po
expenditure whatever exempt paper and printers ink,
they stand any dminuton Of receipts; they will
fight hard prevent it Does the average citizen doubt
that they will succeedS Is II TO be expected that the
Rapid Transit COMMISSIONER in the face of the blan
dishments and threats Of the Third Avenue Horse Rail
way Company will have the backbone 70 locate rapid
transit road in the Third avenue where, above all other
places It will be Of the greatest public benehtS
A CITIZEN
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
COURT CALENDAR-THIs DAY.

SUPREME ECoURr-CHAMBERs-Held bv Judge Brady.
Nos 40 46 75 ll9 100 1871 l73 l76, lSO ISL l9O ls'
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THE CROTON AQUEDUCT.

APPOINTMENT OF JOHN @. Campbell AS CHIRP
ENGINEER.
General Porter, the Commissioner Of Public Works
yesterday appointed Assistant Engineer Campbell to be
Chief Engineer Of the Croton Aqueduct The Commls-
sioner, in Offering the appointment TO Mr. Campbell
sent him the following letter.,
DEPARTMENT or PUBLIC WoRKs
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE Room 19, CITY HALL,
NEW YORK, August 30, 1875.
JOHN G. CAMPBELL, ESQ. =
SIRIn recognition of your long efficient and faithful
vices in the Croton Bureau Assistant Engineer;
citation Of thorough knowledge Of the Coton
TEN and of the ses of the city acquired by close
ton the interests Of the city, confident that your devotion
TO her interests will be has been and with the
the confidence of the Mayor Of this city offer
stion of Chief Engineer Of the Croton Aqueduc
cant by the death of Mr. Tracy. Yours respectfully
FITZ JOHN PORTER Commissioner.
It is understood that Mr.. Campbell will accept the
position.
The New York herald., 1875-09-01
ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT.
DciOlN SuHB" 1A"i "-
ALLEGED POISONING.

Emil Capci is a Frenchman, who has for the past
eighteen months been living with quadroon, named
Lucy BedeL Of No. l71 Mercer street About month
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THIRD AVENUE AND RAPID TRANsrr-soME FIG
UREs FOR THE PUBLIC.

THIRD AVENUE AND RAPID TRANsTr-soME FIG
UREs FOR THE PUBLIC.
TO THE EDITOR OF rHR HERALD
AS the HERALD OF to-day says, Mr. s L. Phillips,
President of the Third Avenue Railroad is indeed very
funny man. His speech before the Rapid Transit Com
mssioners yesterday is a masterpiece of humor.
careful reading Of his address, however will show that
Mr.. Phillips has another quality which, though il may
not be conspicuous his humor, s worth noticing.
This quality s vulgary called ''cheek." sometimes
brasss sometimes assurance" Mr.. Phillips did not
smile when he told the Commission that the ctzens of
New York; had s. 600 600 invested in the Third Ave-
nue. Railroad There is nothing show that the Com
mission did not swallow this statement; the report OF
Mr. Phillips address does not say that they questioned
It. Let few statistics, chiefly from the State En-
gneer's report, be applied to this statement it will
then be seen 10 be a Misrepresentation.
The actual cost of the Third Avenue Railway, according
TO their return, is as follows
Real estate ........................ $9o2 1866
Track and equipment. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 744, $50
Total 81, 1877 Ole
Stock issued 81 ITO 900
Bonds and floating debt. Observation-Disclosures. 916 coo
20 nCa n