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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
SUAKERISM EXCLAIMED.

A DELEGATION FROM MOUNT LEBANON IN BROOKLYN.
A delegation of Shakers from the Mount
Lebanon Community held public meeting last evening
III the Brooklyn Academy OF Music There upon the
stage SIX and i've men, the former wearing the
PLAIN dresses and simple straight bOnnes OF their
society After the singing OF the Shaker chorus Gods
Universal Praise" aud quartet, W. b. Billings,
late Superintendent Of the Chicago NewsbOys' Home,
lectured on "shaSerism." He said there now IS
communities Of Shakers each having about GO families
lie spoke OF Mother Lee, the great Shaker leader
her visions and miracles telling of the pers OF her
age TO America when her courage sustained BY the
sight Of two angels. There now, lie said, three
Shaker societies in this stateat Mount Lebanon, At
Groyeland ia Livingston County and at Wa,eryet,
Albany He also told Of the various reviyas which had
occurred among the Shakers.
After the singing OF more Shaker hymns, address
was delivered by Elder Frederick W. Evans tho head Of
the Mount Lebanon Society who has been widely known
for about thirty years one OF the first antlsayery men
and advocates OF the equal rights OF women His subject
Was the Judgment Day" but he spoke OF
the beliefs Of the Shakers He said that they
did not consider Jesus as the Christ, but as
an exponent Of the Christ spirit The line OF prophets
ended from Melchisedec 10 John the Baptist Ho
spoke OF the shaker adherence Ia the noncombatant
principle. War Of all kinds national debts poverty AID
evils the results OF wrong organic laws In
government. Peace the great elimination Of the
Christ spirit with Pcnccosal church. where all things
would be held In common.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
CANAL ENLARGEMENT.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY TIE CHAMBER or COM
MERGE.

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY TIE CHAMBER or COM
MERGE.
A special meeting of the Chamber OF Com
nerce was held yesterday afternoon, for the considera
ton OF the Improvement OF the canals. g. d. Babeoek,
the President Of the Chamber, occupied the chair
sB Rugges presented a les of resolutions, the first
Of which congratulated the Chamber the fact that the
Legislature had granted its request by an almost unan
n GUS vote in placing the canals under the charge OF
single superintendent IL also deemed matter OF
congranation for all commercial bodies business men,
and holders OF real estate In NewYork that the Legis
aure finally passed the necessary resolution for sub
mttlug the proposed amendment affecting the vital re-
form of the canal SYSTEM TO the vote Of the peo-
ple. The second resolution sets forth with the
highest satisfaction the substantial accord In
respect TO the canal policy OF the State which
now exists between the two great political parties,
and which are fully agreed in respect TO the vital
necessity mpleng the enlargement by giving to the
canals their full legal depth of feet Of water aud
also expresses the full concurrence OF the Chamber with
the opinions OF the Governor his special OF the
urgent Importance of completing such enlargement OF
the Erie Canal before the opening Of navigation In tho
present Spring II also concurred in the opinion ex-
pressed tire that the depth of seven feet may
adyantageousy be increased TIC feet It's claimed
that the low price OF materials and the scanty employ
labor and the vital interests OF consumers ana
transpoTers in decreasing the cost Of navigating the
canal are circumstances which demand the attention Of
the Legs atWe on the subject and which make the pres
ent an advantageous time in which To begu the work.
Another urged in the resolution is In addition to
the depressed condition Of the and business OF
the city, especially tie constantly increasing dangers
with which they menaced by the superior diligence
and activity OF the Governments and corporate bodies or
the uegnbOriDg States and OF the Canadian Dominion,
seeking through the great improvements In Their chan
pols OF intercourse In rapid progress TO divert from
the diminished intercourse which it yet re-
tains" The thud resolution claims That in view Of the
considerations presented the Legislature VIII spare
enort and submit needless delay in adopting such
legislation as the eIgences OF the state so plainly re-
QuiTe.
Ruggles said that very valuable book presented
by the STATE Engineer, showed cOnouslvely that the
speed of boats could b. increased % per cent by III
ceasng the depth OF water to eight feet He said mat
the Governor proposed TO appropriate 100000 for this
Improvement aud urged that the Chamber stand by him
In this expenditure Col +. A ConKlinz, In scouding
the resolutions, assured the Chamber that had been
shown that there is 100000 the treasury to be de
voted this special object, and that IL would not add
one mill % the taxation OF the state. The resolutions
were then adOptCd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
THE HARLEM FLATS.
EXAMISATION BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
IL A

EXAMINATION B1 TIE BUhhD Ut HINLIU'
An examination of the Harlem Flats, on the
east side of FOurhayc, between Ninetyeghth and One
Observation-Disclosures, made yesterday by Prof c.
f. Chandler President Of the Board OF Health W. De f.
Day. NJ d. Sanitary Superintendent Of the Health De
partment, and Augustus Viee, NJ d., Health Inspector
for the Harlem District. Last some year OF the worst
places IN the district covered with ashes and fresh
earth In some places the covering fifteen feet In
depth The of the and OF OF the
cross streets were also raised by earth filings TO the
proper level and largo laid in secondave.
and in Observation-Disclosures II is the wish OF the
Board Of Health to complete the work OF filling and
draining this district as possible In order to do
away with the necessity Of using disnfectants. At pres
EFT the worst part Of the district is at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
THE FORT WASHINGTON RIDGE ROAD.

The report Of the Commissioners OF Estimate
and Assessment for the opening OF the Fort washington
Ridge Road was presented yesterday to Judge Dononue
ii Supreme Court, Chambers for continuation J.. W."
opposed by property-hoiders, represented by "ilah
Tracy I'm the ground OF defects In the inception Gf the
proceeding He claimed that in the frequent transfers OF
power between the Commissioner Of Public WORKS anu
the Department Of Parks there was an intervai when
neither had right map out street, and IN that III
terval the original map of this street was maze INA.
the published notice Of application for the making OF
this street was altogether insufficient In only stating he
general direction OF the proposed street. instead OF It's
exact bounds required by law and finally the order ap
pointing the Commissioners omitted enufey P'i' Vi
the work. -, --,, .,r,por
Hugh /. Cole. for she Controller, presented similar
Objections then behalf of the city arguen ,nt
all thes objections nugatory the proceeding nav
ing been begun under the charter OF ls.S tnlt
charter giving ull power to the partment oi fuphe
Works. -, A.. ....,ouo
Mr.. Shaw for propertyOwners desiring the improve
ton. Judge Donohue reserved HE decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
woMANs WORK FOR HER SEX.

OPENING OF THE NLw BUILDING OF THE YOUNG
wosiES's CHRISTIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BY
DoBMAN-B. EATON
The Young Women's Christian Association
Of this city, whose Organization AID work were FULLY DC
scrbed in THE TRIBUNE last December formally took
possession Of its new building No East Fifteenth
ST. last evening. Tie occasion marked by social
reeepton which was largely attended and by addresses
and other ceremonies The were tastefuly deco
rated with flowers which were furnished by friends of
the Association. Among those present were Mayor
Wckham, Donnan H. Eaton, Morris X. Jesup, Elliott L.
Shepard the Rev. DR.. l. Prime, John Sparks, r. X
Thurber, Russell sturgis jr., Judge sper, Riley A
Brick Rowes Colgate james Stokes, G. W. Carleton aud
Dr. streeter.
Morris Jcsup who presided, after calling the assem-
bly, to order introduced the Rev Mr.. Kerr, who offered
prayer Mr.. Jcsup then congratulated the Association
oval from its old quarters III lryn2ace TO IT'S
handsome and commodious building, and also upon the
fact that order OF the Supreme Court changed its
name TO the young Womens Christian Association"
also read statement of the financial condition OF the
Association, showing that the original cost
OF the new building S65,500, and the
repairs furniture, &C., amounted to $4,000
II is also proposed To make an add
tion TO the building at cost OF $4,000. Between
$4,000 and $4,000 remains to be raised by the Associa
ton Dormln b. Eaton next introduced ahi spoke
tine benevolent aspects or wonans work FOR her own
sex In looking the report of the Association be
had found that was composed Of band women who
were working in the spirit Of the Gospel, and IN WAYS
wisc and ssacious which were well adaDted to uliit
and encourage without cufcebing. To bring women nj
the two of society together so that Que snCud
advice and opportunity from the other was ONE
object OF the Association. In reading the returns OF
the police Justices he mad found tkat there
were $4,000 arrests during the FAST year; out Of
400 felOnies, ~ committed by women; ont 0t
1000 assaults were the offenders IN 900 cases
% 10 POI arrested for dsOrdefy conduct 1000
women and out OF 2O2O7 arrests for iDtoNtabon
1890 OF This. he said, showed the moral
condition Of in this city aud wOndns opportunity
10 Work IN Their behalf An address WAS also uelSSreu
by the Rev. Robert T. Booth of the University Place
| Presbyterian Church.
Tie new building of the Association Is rs by 100 feet
in Dimensions, and three stores In hight ON the first
floor the library, rcaung ro1m parOr, ana employ
ment-roOm on the second floor cassrOOms sery-
ug-roOm and "a reading aud writing classroom while
the third door situated the studios Of the Association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
Mr.. BOWEN AND PLYMOUTH CHURCH.

Henry C.. Bowen did not meet the Special
Committee OF Plymouth Church at the residence OF H. L.
Pratt last evening He sent letter explaining his alb
sence the contents OF which the Committee refused u
disclose II was conjectur,d that Mr. Bowens refusal to
appear was based the determination OF the Committee
at the previous meeting not TO receive the testimony OF
Mr. Bradshaw whom MIR Bowen wished to introduce as
a witness The Committee with Messrs. Tilney and
Shearnan, were in session until lOi0 O'Clock, anu
framed a reply To Mr. BOweus note Mr.. Shtarinan said
no enori would he made the at the church meet
ing tis evening; that the sent attitude OF the Com
ntee would not preclude the introduction OF witnesses
Inv Mr. Bowel and that the next meeting OF the Commit
tee would take place Tuesday Thursday evening
IA best suited the pleasure OF Mr.. Bowen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31

roods flowers feathers. sces, trimmings, silks ana vel
yets There ribbons IN shades to atcn all tne pre-
vailIng colos worn in silks, aud IN almost enuess
variety There was also great variety Of flowers and
fe.thers many OF which were pronounced exquisite by
the many ladies Of critical taste who went TO inspect
them very attractive display Of bonnets was MADE,
and the differences In shape and trimming were very
numerous and furnished attractive field OF study 70
nerham was the most admired was the -" Rose Michel
r. is mnde of white French chip trimmed Win SIX Oh
oaneia collar n sprsy of ivy leaves and cream roses
The greatest novelty the "Rose Michel nat was ns,
which had crown VI svergrsy SIX tTlmmea Viii , u
ragged sailors" and fern leaves. The 'rimlnlngshk x
was very attractive, presenting every ra"o
thar can possibly be- used by dressmakers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
MYSTERIOUS DISTURBANCES.

A CHILD SUDDENLY MISSED WHILE Al PLAYA
BROOKLYN MERCHANTS UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE
FROM HOME.
Mary Francis Wood, the little granddaughter
OF J. b. Lawson Of No. 40 West one hundredand-
twenty-fourth-st nysteriousy disappeared on Wednes
day evening ami has not since been or heard from
by her friends The child is years of age, slender Of
dark complexion hair and eyes, and was dressed when
LAST seen a blue flannel siut trimmed with light
blue shepherds plaid CLOAK and cape, aud brown straw
hat
Mr. Lawson said that when his granddaughter re
turned from school Wednesday her mother gave her
permission 10 play with some other children who had
gathered near the house While they were playing, Mary
ran aronad the INTO Sixaye. She did lot come
back enj the children ran after her and began TO sea ch
for her hiding place. they believed that she had CON
ceaed herself somewhere for fun Not finding any trace
OF her they became alarmed and reported the chd dis
appearance mother and grandfather Tie search
was renewed in every direction but mp to last evening
no trace OF the child had been found The child had val
liable earrings in her aud her clothing was valuable
IL therefore thought that the child had been enticed
away for the purpose Of robbery Others believe that
she las been taken by some one who was riding along
the avenue and carried into the country for froic The
disappearance Of the child, who was general favorite
with all who knew her. caused great excitement in the
neighborhood superintendent Wallng has detailed sew
eral detectives to assist In the search
Elijah W. Nichols, who for many years has been Gu
gagged in the wioW-ware and merchandising business
at Fulton and Pineapplests., Brooklyn, sud is well
known throughout the city, last Tuesday morning left his
residence at No. 1s9 LngstOnst in that city, TO 10 TO
HE place of business. On his way he stopped at the
butchers and ordered meat for his dinner Since that
time he has heard from. Before leaving home
he appeared to be in good spirits Fears are entertained
that after he left the butchers shop his mind suddenly
becamo affected and that then be wandered away and
perhaps committed suicide Ii appears that about i've
weeks ago Mr. Nichols acted little strangely Tor short
&me but snce then lie has appeared rational and cheer
M asserted that he has suffered by the universal
dspseason In business aud has given notes 70 ms cred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
NEWARK METHODIST CONFERENCE.

The second days session of the annual meet
ing Newark Methodist Episcopal Conference began
Yesterday at a. in the Hasey Street Church, Newark,
Bjhop scott Ia the chair The following named preachers
were elected elders orders in the fourth years class
Thomas C. Msyham. Eleander Jameson, Albert K. Shaw
William III. Ruth, James W. Marshall, George f. Apgar
Ellis +. Biscoe syyanus d. Decker, George W. Smith
The following were continued on trial j. r. W. Blatten-
burger, Willard +. Warner william Mchane, Richard W.
Copeland Peter g. Blight. Daniel Jones. The following
yero continued as supcrnumerary preachers; j. n.
Crone, II. Winans, d. Graves, b. Day When the pre-
sensations for full connection were acted upon,
Bishop James propounded tie disciplinary questions He
commented upon each question as 1t was read aud an
swered aud offered words of advice to the candidates
John H. Turubull, John c. Dawson, Sylvanus Harris,
BuITi Smith, Edwin ~ CrastO, EnOch MeacL, m, J0hn l.
Michael Edward NJ Castor, Frederick Bloom, Louis T..
Burgess Joseph A. owen, and Henry G. whitney Were
admitted. A p. the missionary sermon was uel'
cred III ST. Pau's Church by the Rev. :. Parsons. AT
73O H. III "A missionary anniversary was hed III the zen
trail Church. addresses being delivered oy the Rev H. A.
Built ID. D., the Rev. j. NJ Reid. ID. d., and Bshop
Foster
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31

now q marsh without drainage, partially nlled oarm4
the Summer BY stagnant water In making the gs
of The dlne forced up above tho surface o.
the water large quantity OF slaes m oSo.
when The warm weather acts In. East OF Thirdave De
tween Ninety eighth and One SIS
reclaimed by filling Of ashes and earth TO depth OF
si1 feet The Health desire s .
that the street Of the city be put upon tue
face. -. c,s nm for
any aud DRAMA e pul would be sufficient To free
the district from all malaria, and render u sultaoe o
huilding nnrposes The Board OF Health Intends 70
make such representation before the Board OF fuphc
Works at Its next meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
DISEASES OF MEN.

Tho importance OF thu hesithiness Of tho nervous
system cannot be oyeresttmatedi ats power over LIE
and death and the direct bearing which 10 has on
human happiness seems 10 be recognized Its capabilities m
qualities, and its the importance OF Us hesIthfu
preservation its moderate the danger OF oyeraxng
whether through thought, study intense application In
mental nvesgon ami researcl whether me absorbing
the conduct Of complicated and nomen
business Interests or by the excessive Indulgence OF the
consideration also tile knowledge OF what
moderation what and when these exist the absolute
OF promptly seeking advice from al expert who 0f
ouV OF years has devoted his whole time anu atrn'
the study, investigation, and treatment Of all TIE naS
this important department., 10 accurately determine
the diseased conditions their nature and origin.
and Who from his experience and practice has learned
discover at the arrangement and promptly apply
the remedy, thus avoiding the painfully slow feeling Alter mo
TRUTH common 10 the inexperienced aud annoying 70 the
patent Who naturally wants 10 know without delay Nhat
Is the extent Of the arrangement prObaoIes
recuperaOD and the time required.
striking example Oi the value Of srence and practcA
wei the usefulness prompt sppneS
ton o suitable remedies found in the important statement
but abroad that large proportion Of those who
suffer from mental disturbance and absolute insanity per
nenty who placed under treatment within ye8
the irst symptoms have manifested themselves
the Intellectual department OF the Train has become ep
haustcd by intense mental application delryr; IL 81 ths
Of connected thought can only recover us strength
by properly fed and nourshe by the use o. certain "
nac methods IL precisely In every other department.
whether appetite propensity ASSIGN, each requiring
different resy for Is recupefstion Different fof
bringing from their OycrwOrked and exhausted condt
The Importance OF this branch Of medical practice can
amy the securing VI hereditary tcs and the 70
teutiOn ~ estates in the same family.
From long ana large experience IN thls dlrtcu0 hs's
been able command by the thankful appreciation
OF Of the rst families Ia the city and nation and GER
tany communicate much to cultivated minds III oonnro
with my practical experience IN what pertains TO e over
OF recovering their powers whether Of sIA appSus
propensity, OF passion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
MERCHANTS EMBARRAseMENrs.

The creditors of f.. r. Steinhardt met yester-
day at the Office OF Register Dayton and accepted ten
cents on the dollar fun for their claims ana consented
to the debtors discharge.
The creditors OF Gabriel ZabInsk shoe dealer met
yesteria { the Office OF Register Dayton and chose
Henry 10, Il assignee. -
J. A J. A. joseph. blackng manufacturers, at Nos 10
and II CrOsby-st, have been adudged bdnkrupts by
Rcgste. Dayton, the petition OF nne creditors Inc
claims of the petit onng creditors amount TO SG6,O0O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
INTERFERENCE WITH TIE ELEVATED RAILWAY

Yesterday morning the wOrllmen of the New
York Elevated Railway Company, engaged In laying the
foundations for side track proceeded to take up por
tions Of tho pavement in front Of the Pacific Hotel III
Greenwchst. They driven from their WORK by the
proprietor assisted by his porters and for short time
there was imminent danger OF serious fight The super
iuendent of the road at called upon the police OF
tho Twentysevcnth Precinct, and the entire reserve
force was sent the Al this tn large crowd
had assembled hut II composed chic OF spectators
and the police difficulty IN dispensing the tDrong
One arrest only made, OF porter employed IN the
house lie was taken before Justice Binby, VINO us
charged him the ground that resist nce 10 the extern
sion OF railroad subject for the civil courts 10
spttle Mr. Pate the proprietor or the Paelnc Hotl,
claims that he owns the ground to the center of the
street During the remainder NJ the day the WORK pro
ceeded quetly under the protection Of the police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
SPRING NOVELTIES IN DRY GOODS.

The Spring opening at Arnold, Constable d
Co.'S retail at Broadway and Nineteenh-st took
place yesterday and from early morning until late in the
afternoon the store thrOnged with ladies' On the
first floor rich costly silks exhbediD ali the new
shades OF marine blue, jasper, amethyst (et Russo,
ctrOn clair, and eglanne which, from Their artistic
arrangement presented every shade TO tie best advan'
tage opposite the silks, laces OF elegant
pattern and design displayed, the most costly being
two specimens Of real point lace at $50 and $500 per
yard But the greatest number OF visitors was on the
floor where the ladies' evening costumes to be
These were shown the fifth floor In room lit with
gas which enabled visitors tie dresses just they
would appear in the ballroom or In the pallDr
at night. There were fifteen Of these elegant
costumes leach varying from the other III
style and trimming, but of such rich appearance that
ladies found it dicult determine which was most
admired There two or three, however, which
seemed TO attract attention than the others. One
these made of pink brocade silk en- rd high and
low corsage waist, trimmed deliberately with flowers
across the front and both sides. The bottom OF the
skirt trimmed with cr6pe isSe plating the fold OF
the silk being formed into fringe, which projected be-
meath the plating and creamcOlored sash was grace
fully draped across the front and back Another was
composed OF a combination OF blue silk and satin,
trimmed with wild flowers and satin bias folds, and
exquisite draping the sides, with satin SASH bows,
and flowers In the department where ladies walking
aud carriage dresses are sold there were many when
we're much admired. They are made In every sly ana
OF all kinds OF fabrics. -
Each department OF the establishment had been fully
repenished with fresh inn orted goods and The visitors
did not fail each in its turn. There ne dis
play Of cloaks in the cloak department. and next the
room ladies' the crowd greatest IN the
part OF the building where cOaks were shown The ma
erials of which the coass were made were slcllenie
silk and Cashmere. ana the styles most in favor
the dolman the cuirassier, and sacque shapes The
mourning department replete with all the novelties
i'm black goods consisting Of plain plaid danasse and
brocadcd grenadines and Mexcanes The colored dress
goods department was wei supplied with ali the new
materials from Europe The principal goods In demand
in this department striped matelasse striped and
plain cashmere, and gauzellne In eefu ana hBht ana
dark shades.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31

st. James Councillor A. P. de Carvahoo l BOT
res brazilian Minister WashingtOn fu drenue Hoec
George r. Hoar Of Worcester, Mass, Congress
man William H. OF Connecticut aud Nathaniel nay
of Roston HOtst-C0ngressmin e. ~ NacboutMi
Of Auburn n ". Erereu Hvse-Charles Macdonald su
mt of Money order Bureau OF tho Postoe
Department. Prof Ezra Abbott OF Cambridge Mas ps M
n Riddle Of New.fork Metropolitan Hofet-NAyor Phnp
Recker of Buffalo 81 Dents HOtet-Tbe Rev John r. w
OF Boston. ST. Nchotds HotfI-ueorse 'ronio' WI
of Customs Detroit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-31
MILLINERY IN USIoNsoUARE.

Messrs. johnson Brothers of Fourteenth-st.
aud Unon-square exhibited their new imporations OF
Spring goods yesterday and the day previous There
was large display Of ribbcns, millinery aud straw