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The New York herald., 1876-12-29
AnolAor Dlehoa1Fs lrrttee.

lnAsmuoh 80 un4er al laws there is
prartical nr- -anIty for such offences as that
united by Mr.. Swan, it is not easy. to see
why the gentleman has given himself the
trouble to leave for parts unknown, unless
it be that, giving to selfish villany the last
conceivable indulgence, he desired to save
himself the pain of seeing in familiar faces
the knowledge of his shame. Here is q man
who can rob his brother and his sister Of
the fortune left them by his father; who
can betray the trust reposed in him
BY that father--the most sacred, perhaps,
that ever issues from human relations-and
who yet seems to fancy that he has q sense
of shame, who would like to associate him
self by at least some filmy fancy with men
who are justly sensitive as to the opinions
of others. Fortunately for them the sew
eral societies of which this person was On
officer had their operations so systematized
that they had very little occasion to trust
any one. Had it been otherwise they
would certainly have become victims
to their confidence; for there was no
limit to the opinion entertained of Mr..
Swans honesty, and he seems not to have
overlooked single dollar that it was posi-
BILE for him to appropriate. He was able to
injure in very great degree only those i'm
mediate relatives whose affection and conf
dence prevented their taking any guarantee
against dishonesty. This case exhibits
again very forcibly, as did the case of Bar
rett and Nicoll, how utterly helpless are per-
sons whose property is in the hands of trus-
tees. Their case is certainly very hard, since
the law affords them no protection
and prevents them from protecting
themselves 1t might be no immediate sat-
isfaction to Mr.. Swans brother and sister to
have statute in existence providing for
rigorous punishment Of his crime, since it
would not restore their property and might
add poignant pang to what they already
feel yet tho presence of two or three dis
honest trustees in the State Prison would
perhaps not be without effect on the conduct
of other trustees.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29
The Proposed New Opera House.

We notice with pleasure the interest m an
ifested by our enterprising contemporary,
the World in the Strakosch opera house
project The suggestion for an uptown
site seems good one Either the large
open space opposite the Grand Central de-
pot, or Gilmore's Garden, or the lot at the
corner of Forty fourth street and Fifth ave-
posed opera house, the desiderata being con-
venience of access and central neighbor-
hood, both considered with reference to the
growth of the upper portion of the island.
With the interest and active aid of such
men as Mr.. William II. Vanderbilt the
project can hardly fail to be successful. We
trust, however. that they will not repeat the
mistake which has made the Academy of Mu-
sic so unpopular. hestockholders should not
monopolize the good seats to the exclusion Of
in this way it will be as little likely to get
public favor as the present one. We do not
coincide with the suggestion that the pro-
posed building should be of gigantic pro-
portions. Experience has proved that there
is a limit in building theatres, as in other
things, beyond which it is Improbable to
go. We might instance several theatres and
opera houses, in this country and abroad,
which are like the mammoth steamship
Great Eastern-too big to answer the pur-
pose. The most successful places Of amuse-
ment are not of exaggerated proportions.
but moderate in dimension. With suit
able location, far enough up town to be GEN.
trail when the growth of the upper part of
the island is completed; with well con-
structed building, not too large, and con-
trived with strict regard for acoustic
effect, and with a judicious arrangement per-
mitting the public to have a fair choice of
seats unrestricted by the reserved rights Of
directors. the proposed opera house ought
to be as great a success as the most sanguine
of its friends could wish.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29
Russia and Turkey.

The impression seems to gain ground in
England that the conference will end in n
compromise Of the main points of the diff
ficulty-that the Sultan will not so abso-
lutely reject the programme of reforms MS to
compel the plenipotentiaries to withdraw,
yet will not concede those real satisfactions
that justice demands-will, in short, once
more evade diplomatic endeavors to compel
him to govern his subjects on the principles
recognized in civilized countries. 1t ap-
pears that the reasons they have for
this opinion relate to the condition
Of Russia as to her military prepa-
rations. This condition, it is said, is such
that Russia will necessarily abate her de-
mands, as it would be a calamity to her to be
forced to fight. From the hints thrown out
as to the condition of the Russian arsenals
it would appear that the country is very
much in the condition in which France was
at the beginning Of the war with Ger
where the money has beer psnt bos tha
army is not er-irraa. This rsParf ny ~
ipvcrfs1 rom j rses ~ oxisen q. sbs
stock muytot uEt tt msJ IL rle ri
oaich casa saa aheliaood war becomes
Tsmose
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

TENSYsoS AND TUPPEB. These are now
the two great poets of England, and they
have both written plays. Neither of them
will prove dangerous to the fame of Shake
speare in this direction, though the muse of
each chooses the illustration of great his
torical events for its theme. Tennyson's
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

SOME AMATEUR FREE TRADERS came to grief
on the Havana steamer which arrived yes
terday. The revenue officials relieved them
of some thousands of cigars, and now any
one who wishes to hear despotic govern
ment denounced in fitting terms can be nc
commodated on board the Columbia.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

The regular edition OF the HERALD will be sont here
after as far West as Harrisburg and tar South
Washington by special newspaper train, by Adams
Express Company, at the usual rates.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

Nor ALL OF THE SAVAGE ANIMALS in Mr..
Barnum's late collection walked upon four
feet and used natural weapons; one of them
dresses like a human being and assaults
women witha hammer. The State has fine
assortment of cages at Sing Sing for such
brutes, and il is to be hoped that Roberts
will speedily be cared for in one Of them.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

THE MoDEsTY OF INDIVIDUALS who might
be benevolent is still of great intensity, and,
rs n natural result, so is suffering among the
nnOr
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

The NEW Gas BIDS indicate sundry spasms
of sense on the part of the companies, but it
is only by the light of the kerosene lamp
that the gas vendors can SEQ themselves as
they are seen.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

From orr reports this morning the probabilities
are that The ,cedter in Neu York to-day ,ciH
be colder and cloudy, ,oih sno,c.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

JUDGE LAWRENCE yesterday decided that
the employees of the City Auditors Office
might be compelled by law to earn their
salaries and host of the city's creditors
are joyfully preparing to put this principle
into practice.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

WHETHER STREET CARS shall continue to
be refrigerators is being considered by q
committee of the Board of Aldermen, and
the directors of street railways are patheti-
cally asking what property rights amount to
in this unhappy country.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

houses turns out to have been the great
American plasterer himself
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

WALL STREET YEsrERpAY.-The stock mar
ket was dull, with the advance and decline
about evenly divided. Gold closed n i0T
after few transactions at - I'LL Aeno,
on call loaned at and finai''
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ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.


THE AMERICAN. at sf A H. '
wALLACK's THEATRE.
TIE sHAUGHRAuN. at sPM.
MISS MuLr9S SSIos az ! r. SQUARE 3. THEATRE
AzURINE. att P. H.
BooTH's THEATRE.
UAN'L DRUCE. att r. NJ. Lawrence Barrett
,ur ROSS soWERY THEATRE.
NEW BROADWAY THEATRE.
CoRRINIA, ats r. NJ.
GERMANIA THEATRE.
JANE EYRE. at sP. NJ. Matinee at2 m.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
BLACK CROOK. at = i. NJ.
LyCEUM THEATRE
RICHARD H., at SP. NJ Edwin Booth.
PARK THEATRE
LITTLE NELL, at 9 L. NJ. Lotta
ACADEMY OF MrsiC...
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT. t2:3oPM
THEATRE CoMIoUE
VARIETY ats Pm
VARIETY AND DRAMA. at 1852. N.
VARIETY roSy PASTORS THEATRE
TIvoLI THEATRE.
VARIETY. atsP.M NJ.
vARrE,y .,sr kAcLh Il THEATRE.
NEW YORK AQUARIUM.
Open daily.
SAN FRANCISCO MINSTRELS,
ats T. NJ.
GRAND EQuEsraiaS sLn9FEss FksrlSAk. SAkDaS assr.M
KELLY Icons MINsTRELs,
,,, WASHINGTON THEATRE.
VARIETY, at 3 l.. NJ
HELLER'S THEATRE.
PREST1 1D1GlTATIoN,a al r. VI.
EGYPTIAN HALL
AMERICAS HOME OF MYSTERY.
COLUMBIA OPERA HOUSE.
VARIETY, at +. NJ.
PHILADELPHIA THEATRES.
KIRALFY'S ALEXANDRA PALACE.
AZURINE; OR. A VOYAGE TO THE EARTH.
NEW NATIONAL THEATRE
CATARACT OF THE GANGES.
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NOTICE TO COUNTRY DEALERS.

NEW YORK. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 90, 1876
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

PRETENpERs TO THE PERSONALITY OF CHRIST
have existed heretofore, but the one alluded
TO in another column is above the usual
grade of such persons. He has plenty Of
money, which makes him absolutely unique
among pretenders of all kinds, and that he
has shrewd sense is proved by his convic-
tion that Chicago and San Francisco ore in
special need of missionary efforts.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29
PHILADELPHIA THEATRES.

KIRALFY.S ALEXANDRA PALACE.
AZuRINE; OR. A VOYAGE TO THE EARTH.
NEW NATIONAL THEATRE.
CATARACT OF THE GANGES.
The New York herald., 1876-12-29

THK WEATHER. Another great snow area,
which extends from Shreveport La, to the
lakes and westward to Dakota is now moving
eastward. This area is central at about st.
Louis, its eastern margin being marked by
the Allegheny range. As it progresses
during to-day we shall have threatening
weather, with snow, at New York. During
tomorrow great deal Of snow will fall over
New England, and navigation will become
dangerous along the Atlantic coast and
as far eastward as Newfoundland We
therefore warn navigators to prepare for
unfavornble weather during the next few
days. In the Gulf decided depression
has moved northeastward, and is now CEN
trail in Florida and Georgia. High winds
may be expected in tho Western Gulf, fol-
lowing the storm, and colder weather will
prevail in the Southern States. The storm
will probably follow the Atlantic coast line
to Cape Hattcras, affecting our local weather
considerably. and then move eastward to-
ward the European coast, striking the latter
on the Spanish and French seaboards
about the 4th Of January next. Much
rain accompanies this storm along the Gulf
coast. The highest pressure is now in
Dakota, and the temperature is generally
low over the United States. The weather in
New York to-day will be colder and cloudy,
probably with snow.
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The New York herald., 1876-12-29

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Broth, made from .'crack cd, whoat
Anything in-scinc
ENTREE.
Welsh rubid.
ROAST.
Beef from mad bull, with keeper sauce
VEGETABLES
The widest kind OF thyme that grows among Tho
Flat-bushcs or Ia the Bloom ng .dalo.
GAME
March hares
DESSERT.
Jim-'.jams"
DRINKS.
Wild cherry bounce
Tho wrtor Of the above and OF other Telegram bills
Of faro sends this his last effort direct from The
asylum, where he WIZ receive New Yo4r's calls
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
THE IRVING MONUMENT.

The Irving Monument Fund Association met at the
Windsor Hotel yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Ann s.
Stephens presiding on taking the chair Mrs stephens,
who was elected at the last meeting, said:-
MRS. STEPHENS ADDRESS
LADIES' thank you Tor tho honor you have con-
ferred in the unsought and unanimous election that
has made your president
In all the length and breadth OF the land not one
monument block OF marble be found TO honor
the artists authors who have been the glory OF
first century Worse than this, there does not exist
within our knowledge n home n hospital or any place
of refuge whatever except the common almshouse,
the nlrmites OF old age have fallen, may seek shelter
in the land his genius has enlightened This is re-
proach US, shame on the nation, which we
who have met this day may sweep from our
record forever This year should not end
before some refuge is built where unfortu-
can prevail monument of Washington Irving,
worthy OF his genius and OF his country, shall occupy
the honorable places in our beautiful Park
When that mo 0ment is unvocd 1t shall be justly said
that the enthusiasm Of American women, who appro-
ciate genius and love the arts, has inspired this
homage greatness and embodied II worthily in tho
first statue ever erected TO an American author.
After the address letters from W. c. Bryant. John G.
Whittier and Mr.. Curtis read, in which all tho
writers expressed an interest in the
ton Mrs Algernon S. Sullivan was. at her
quest transferred from the Executive to the General
Committee. The resignation OF Mrs Mcdonald
read and held for consideration Mrs Charles Leeds
was nominated and elected to n the Vice Presidency
made vacant by the resi- gnaton OF Mrs. Dexter A. Haw
kins Mrs. Emma Cowell was elected member OF the
General Committee
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
FUNERAL OF REV. MANSFIELD
FRENCH.

The funeral OF the late Rev. Mansfield French oc
Cured yesterday afternoon at two O'clock the Seventh
street Methodist Episcopal church The services were
attended by large gathering OF the friends OF the de-
ceased and among them large delegation from
ST. James church, Pearsalls, ~ Y, and another from
the Methodist preachers meeting The pulpit and
draped black velvet and the oral decora
tons beautiful and very numerous. When the
casket containing the remains was borne up the aisle
Rev Dr. Sing walked before II and read the opening OF
the burial service. Tho choir then sang dirge and
Rev Dr. Platt offered prayer The hymn, 'Servant OF
God,n next read by Rev. Mr. Hunt and beautifully
sung by the choir.
Addresses wero then delivered by Rev. John
Parker Rev DR.. Curry. William Cullen Bryant Bisnop
James and General Clinton Fske. The speakers all
paid glowing tributes TO the character and services OF
the deceased minister and they spoke OF him as man
who had entered into his rest after life OF faithful
ness and devotion TO his Master
Tho conclusion OF the burial service was then read
by Bishop James and the benedicton was pronounced
by Bishop Foster The remains will be taken TO
Woodawn Cemetery for interment tomorrow. The
pallbcarers J. b. MerwIn the Rev. J. A. Roche
General Stewart L. woodford Edgar Ketchum, the
Rev y. M Adams, the Rev. William McAllister, Fam
ton W. Pcarsail and d. X ElmendorL
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
POLITICAL NOTES.

John D. White the only republican Congressman
from Kentucky, that he will not be cand
date for reelection.
The Kentucky Legislature has passed bill creating
the Seventeenth judicial district to take effect from
and after passage. The district is composed OF tho
counties Of Anderson, Built Spencer, Shelby, Old
ham and Trimbe.
Thomas 7. Crttenden, formerly OF Kentucky, is
favorably spoken Of a suitable democratic candidate
for Governor OF Missouri
James f. Clay is prominently named in connection
with a seat In Congress, from he'Kentucky Second
district
The Quincy I'll Wing, trcp.l thinks It prob
ably lies between Mn Conking and Mr.. Blaine las to
who will receive the favor OF the delegates Cncin
natl TO be chosen at the New York State Convention
next Wednesday; and whilc It seems pretty certain
from information received from that State that the del
egation will be for ConKng, it is becoming about
equally certain that II will favor Blaine in the Convcn-
tion Il IL should appear that tho nomination the for
mer is impossible"
We prefer the nomination OF Blame but We should
be perfectly satisfied with the choice OF the courageous
Secretary who has waged such determined resistess
war against tho whskcy Ring, ana demonstrated that
the government powerful enough TO throttle
gigantic a conspiracy that Either Blaine Bris-
tow ought 10 be nominated at Cincinnati -AtchisOn
(Kdn.) Champion (rep)
The williamsport Gazette (rep) says "the coming
man good deal talked about. So A the going one
George II. Pendleton."
Says the Philadelphia Times (ind ):--"whatever may
be the views Of the national delegates the financial
issue the democratic leaders in this city authority
for the that the State will entire vote
against Tdcn because OF his refusal assist the Penn
sylvania democracy the gnbernatoria contest From
what has leaked during the past week It is thought
that Pennsylvania and New Jersey will combine with
the West and South against New York IL sTden do
vclops any strength"
The President has Withdrawn the nomination OF r.
p Derckson as Collector Of Internal Revenue for Chi
cago whcrcupon the Milwaukee Sentinel dem OBJ
servcs:--'Ths is a slap IN the face for Mr. Joseph
Medl, upon whose recommendation Derlckson was
appointed"
The Trenton IN. J) state Gazette Crepj is 'glad to
note as hcaIthful sign, and with deep satisfaction
that the republican party disposed leave the
control OF the National Convention, the formation OF
the Presidential ticket and the management OF the
Presidential campaign entirely the hands Of the pro-
fessionai politicians"
Not for George. The democratic papers
Now the papers throughout The country arc saying
that this Is Lent in reality this great Republic cs-
pecally IN the republican party It is day Of sack.
cloth and ashes and mourning for sins, or Tor their
posure.-SaK Lake New&
The Cairo (Lj Bulletin tdcm. states that the friends
Of Hon. william J. Allen determined TO make an
effort 10 MIN for Congress hs fall, TO the
cluson OF Mr. Harizel.
Hon. Thomas Hardemau, Jr., for Governor.--AacOH
l lGa) Telegraph ldsHl
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
BROOKLYN CITY GOVERNMENT.

A TEMPERANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BLACK
MAIL ALLEGED-FIRE ALARM SIGNALS
NEEDED-BADEAU DEFALcATIoN.
The Brooklyn Common Council met yesterday
afternoon President French In the chair com-
munication was received from Mayor Schroeder in rea
tion TO the abuses practiscd by temperance men who
obtain revocation of licenses evidence furnished
TO the Excise Board. The Mayor says:"These agents.
who permitted to withdraw the charges made by
them at their pleasure, have changed honest effort
TO enforce the laws into system Of blackmailing.
Complaints have been withdrawn after the payment OF
certain sums Of money to various individuals by tho
accused persons. l recommend that committee ex-
anime into the matter with view to the prevention of
these corrupt practices" For upward of year past
the Temperance Brotherhood OF Christian Churches
through their agents, marshaed by Captain Cotcr
have been buying samples OF liquor Sundays and
prosecuting the dealers on Mondays before the Ex-
else Board These agents have been commended
for the great and noble work they have been doing.
The communication OF Mayor Schroeder falls on sthe
causeV like thunderbot IL is stated that OF the 420
complaints made by Captain Cotter to the Excise
Board only 40 persons had their licenses revoked I6O
cases were postponed indefinitely and the number of
dismissed or Withdrawn was go
The Board resolved unanimously to investigate the
matter complained of by the Mayor and a committee
OF five was appointed for that purpose.
In elaborate communication from the Board OF
Fire Commissioners, II stated that system of Ere
alarm signals should be established in Brooklyn simi
lar TO that In in New York IL stated that the
eighteen lives which recently lost the Home for
the Aged might have been saved had there been
proper signal by which to communicate the alarm
Twenty and even thirty minutes time had frequently
been lost through want OF the fire alarm Loxes The
communication referred to tho proper committee
The various departments were instructed to notify
the Board OF the amount required TO pay the salaries
employees at the reduced schedule rates. from April
/ 10 December 81, 1876
From cx-Tax Collector Baieau, against whom judg-
ment was recently obtained by the city, communica-
ton received offering to surrender all his personal
and real property and that or mis- wife, with the excep
ton OF S. 000 which she possessed previous their
marriage. The offer referred TO the Law Commit
tee
1t was resolved that the Aldermen should visit the
sources OF the watershed from which tho Burden Hy
drsulic Company propose TO furnish cheap water TO
Brooklyn
II was reported that the act OF the Legislature which
provided for the alteration OF the grade between Thirty
sixth and Sxtieh Streets and Fourth and the
adopted by the Board
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ford Bright Brown q Keni9shy BprchsId re- Of Wisconsin
bell Cannon Gate cadheld Clarke Of Kentucky, Clarke
Of Missouri. Cymer. cochrane. Cook, CoEan pebolt,
FaSsnsr FUTnsy FSrs FRANKLIN Fae Goods Goodn
q H Il hsgnSnd hATs ay
Hereford Hewitt OF Alabama Holman, Hopkins House.
Kelley. Rno Landsrs Of indiana Lewis Lynds. MsFSr'
sSS S. os Pp. s
Rea John Reilly. James Reilly, Rice, Riddle. Robbins
ley. smith Georgia scathard sparks Springer
son Terry ussss y1nvS.hes VSHss Of Ohio
Of Pennsylvania, Wells Of Missouri, Whithorne. Williams
q indiana Williams of AlAbams, Yeates and Young.
N1Ts-Ms..EA BagSy George B.Slsy, John n. Bag
ssSc Blaine BLAIR bliss Bradley Brown Of kaPsss
crapo. Cutler. psmson, punnel, Durand, Esmes,
Ely FarTs; Foster, n,u,o Freeman, Frost, FnTye,
S,''' cock, Hardsaberg,. Hsthorn. Hendee, Hsnks,
Hewitt Of NiS T. S MI 1r ns % aG
ham. Leavenworth Luttre, Lynch. Marsh McCrary NC
S psyn ass Ppe Pe
ter Powell Pratt Randall REAGAN Robbins Of Pennsylys-
smalls. Smith Of Pennsylvania Strait, stenge stowel
South csSsiina %sTd Warren: %SssleS wSiissoS.s $;
lisms Of Michigan Williams Of Wisconsin, Williams q Della
and Wood OF Pennsyvania. Total ios.
Mr.. NEAL, (dem) OF Ohio, from the Committee on
the District OF Columbia claimed the rest OF the day
for the business OF that committee, the third Monday
of the month being allowed TO il by the rules
Mr.. RANDALL, dem.) Of Pa. raised the question or
consideration but the Speaker ruled that the Commit
the District OF Columbia had the absolute right
TO the remainder OF to-day's session.
Mr.. RANDALL intmated that his object was TO allow
Mr. Payne Of Ohio, to vote OF the House on the
Financial bill which he had been authorized TO report
Mr.. NEAL declined to yield his right although Ar.
Cox OF New York. Mr. Springer, OF Illinois, and other
members endeavored TO induce him to do so.
The business of the District Committee was then
proceeded with.
VIENNA EXPOSITION.
Mr.. WARD of New York, presented the petition OF
John Jay, Thomas McElrath, Legrand b. Cannon,
Theodore Roosevelt Jackson Schultz and H. Garreson,
asking for the publication of the papers relating TO the
American Department of the Vienna Exposition.
The petition represents that event so unprecedented
as the suspension by the President OF national
commission representing at an International exhibi
tion the art, industry, science and culture oil the
American people, did not pass upnoticed at home or
abroad that the result of the government nvestiga
ton into the and extent of the irregularities de-
manding such suspension, had not been made known
save by pdrte statement and mutlated extracts and
that il seemed due the country at large that the
entire record should be submitted TO public scrutiny.
1t was in connection with this petition that Mr. Ward
offered his resolution calling for the papers In question:
Bills were introduced and referred as follows-
By Mr.. BLISS (dem.l of n. Y-To issue register to
the Costo Rcan Ship Ocean Express.
BY Mr. MONROE, (rcp of Ohio-To change tho name
OF the schooner Mayaower
The House then, at twenty minutes past five, ad-
journcd