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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-18
THE MANUEL MURDER.

REsENTENCE OF MICHAEL MURPHY BY THE
SUPREME COURT, GENERAL TERM-A SISTERS
DEVOTION TO THE CONDEMNED.
Michael Murphy, convicted of the murder Of Mrs.
HuJus at Manuel Rockand county, the night Of the
10th of April, 1873, was brought before the Supreme
Court, General Term in Brooklyn, yesterday, to be
sentenced for the third time The District Attorney
of Rockland county NJ. NJ Dickinson, made the motion
for resentence. Mr. Henry Daily, Jr., the prisoners
counsel made application to have the day for the ex
ecution deferred far as possible to enable HIM TO
make application 10 the Governor for a pardon
or Communication of sentence upon petitions signed by
the citizens Of Rockland county and upon newly dis
covered evidence. Mr.. Justice Barnard, before pro-
ceedng to sentence asked Murphy if he had anything
to say Murphy said he had, and in clear, calm tone
stated that he at his home in Jersey City on the
night of the murder; that he knew nothing whatever
about the occurrences that he had intended
designed thought of doing the deceased any injury
wrong, and that If executed for her murder he
would die an innocent man.
Justice Barnard then sentenced him TO be hanged on
the eth of April next, at New City, Rockland county,
NY.
by the Sheriff OF Rockland county to the ONCE Of the
Sheriff ofKings county, where his friends were allowed
to see him and express their sympathy. During tho
sentence the court densely crowded. and the
Impression created by the appearance of the prisoner
and his statement that he not guilty. The
prisoner is young of good appearance and un-
married. He born in Ireland, but came 10 this
country while quite young, and up TO the time Of the
murder of Mrs Hujus his character that OF in
dustrous, wellconducted citizen He has brothers and
sisters living in Jersey, and one Of the latter is
Sister of Charity connected with of the houses OF
that order in New Jersey When Murphy was tried and
convicted for the second time this sister asked the
Mother Superior OF her house grant her the priv
lego OF aiding in the defence OF her brother and saving
him from an gnomlnous death Her request
fused, although she possessed information vitality i'm
portant to the prisoner. But when Murphys re-
sentence affirmed by the Court of Appeals, tho
good sister hestaod longer and determined to 60
TO the OF her brother at any cost She
threatened with expulsion If she persisted hut
Archbishop Bayley being informed of the situation
granted the desired permission. The best advocate
therefore, that poor Murphy now has next to his de-
voted counsel is his sister, who is working in his be-
hall night and day. II is SAID that she has prevailed
upon the jury before whom Murphy was first tried
Of the chief witnesses against him and the cti-
zens generally of Rockland county to unite In pet-
ton 10 Governor Tden to either pardon her brother
10 commute his sentence TO imprisonment for life
Her hopes OF very strong, manly because
of the circumsantia character and weakness OF the
evidence against the prisoner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-18
BROOKLYN CHARITY REFORM BILL

There was meeting of the Charity Reform Associa-
ton Of Brooklyn held yesterday afternoon in the
Assembly Rooms of the Academy ofsMusic The con-
ference was well attended. Mr.. J. J. Van Nostrand
presided Mr.. Schroeder originally drafted bill for
The dispensaton Of the charities Of the county through
tho agency ola Board OF twelve governors These lat
ter were to superscde tho present paid incumbents
who are I've in number and have been elected to Once
Tor three years They receive 90 600 per Tor
services The Boar0 OF Charities is democratic The
Reform oil, which is republican, proposes egsIato
out the elected officials and appoint twelve cItlzens,
~ was proposed 10 give the appointing power 20 tho
Mayor surrogate anu County Judge Objection being
the BOARD OF Governors shall consist OF nine ms OF
twelve citizens, and the appointing power shall be
YES ed In The County Judge The Oil. # passed, will
take elect thirty days alter has received the sigma
ture OF The Governor
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oBsEQU1Es OF CAPTAIN A. H. WOOD.

Yesterday, in the village OF TOttenville, l., many
Of the stores closed and nearly all the vessels
in the harbor flags flying at half mast The oc-
cason was the funeral of Captain A. H. Wood, one Of
its oldest and most respected Inhabitants who died on
Monday. He was a member Of the Masonic Order
having filed all the Offices in the Huguenot Lodge of
Toitenville, Of which he was constituent member
and was buried with fun Masonic honors The funeral
took place from his late residence Main street The
remains were accompanied BY the members OF Hugue-
not Lodge, + aud A. NJ, and representav Of Kart
tan Lodge, New jersey Aquahonqua, Richmond and
Tompkins lodges OF staten Island After the ceremo-
MES IN the church the body borne TO Bethlehem
Burial Ground, where the funeral services OF tho Ma
sonic order were conducted by NJ W. Disk Dep Grand
Lecturer Boak, assisted by Rev. Bro. NMl
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r. H. kccLEs AND BETWEEN THIRTY AND FORTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS MISSING
r. d. Ecces became a member OF the Stock Ey
enanso just after the panic in 1879 He also joined
Tue uoo exchange about that time Last fall he went
10 Oanaoa 70 spend few weeks during his absence
his clerk absconded with a considerable amount Of
money Inc anair created deal Of scandal at the
time among Wall street men and Ecces was suoken Of
in anything but complimentary terms, many alleging
that ne was not altogether ignorant OF the method
adopted by his confidential servant in getting away
with other peoples money.
This, however, is thing Of tho past, and since Mr.
Eccles has again become involved it is only neoes
sary TO speak OF more recent transactions
About the LIST Of January last banks in Whael,ns
W. Va authorized Mr.. Eccles to purchase here In
New York. for Them government bonds TO the value OF
between $50 600 and $4o,0 OO In the course OF few
days Mr. Eccles notified the Wheeling parties that he
had made the purchase, and asked for instructions
letter came nstructng him 10 sell the bonds again and
deposit proceeds OF the sale TO their credit with tho
Fourth National Bank of New York. supposing that
Ecces would Of course follow his instructions
the Wheeling parties let the matter drop
for while, taking 1t for granted that the
snug little sum OF from $4,000 to $4,000
1.-THE exact amount has not yet been made KNOWN
on deposit their credit at the Fourth National
Finally, however, they began to grow somewhat I'M
easy. as the Fourth National Bank had not notified
them of any deposit They wrote to President Cab
houn of that institution, IN reference TO the matter.
and that gentleman answered TO the effect that he
knew nothing OF f. H. Eccles, and that no money had
been deposited by him in the Fourth National Bank.
This letter brought the Wheeling parties at once 70
New York, arriving here last Friday. Search
for Ecces was promptly instituted, but with
out avail as that gentleman could not be-
found Inquiry &C the St. Nicholas Hotel, where be-
had been stopping revealed the fact thai he nd left
there very hurredy the day previous with his family
He seen the street Friday morning at which
time he stated that he had sold his in the Stock
Exchange aud proposed going Europe, but thought
he would visit California before leaving for the other
side.
f. H. Eccles is very respectfully connected. The
family into which he married is said TO be exceedingly
wealthy and his father law, who is highly respected
cent transaction
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-18
THE DYNAMITE VICTIMS.

The German Consul General In this city has trans
mitted to the committee which has been formed in
Bremen in aid OF the victims Of the dynamite disaster
in Bremerhaven the amount of private subscription
started in this city among the wealthy German
citizens, in aid of the MANNED the invaids ard
the widows and orphans whose misfortunes re-
suited from that catastrophe. The sum OF
S5l64 so has been forwarded to the committee,
together with list OF contributors, including the
of most Of the leading German merchants OF this
CITY, with sums varying from $50 TO $3.50 In addition
the sum OF SIS 80 was received from anonymous
sources Although the subscription has been raised
further contributions IN aid OF the sufferers will be
received at the German Consulate General Bowling
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-18
SUDDEN DEATHS.

The following deaths reported at the Coroncrs'
o6nce yesterday = william Dougherty, who was in
jured on Wednesday at pier No 4s North Rivor, and
died at the New York Hospital yesterday morning; an
unknown man, who died at the Twentieth precinct
station house; william Robinson, aged City, OF No 500
Ninth avenue who dropped dead IN the Hudson River
Railroads car works Margaret Monaghan, aged thirty
four Of No "a Sullivan street; Bernard Burns aged
sixty six OK No "A Lewis street. from apoplexy; a
child OF Lizzie Williams, OF No l32 West Twcnty-siath
syth street, and Herman Eickenhorst aged lfty-two,
or No l50 Elizabeth street.
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A PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

DoOrman Cannon, Of HE Second precinct station
house corner Of York aud JAY streets Brooklyn met
with painful accident yesterday He was in the act
Of whtewashing the walls Of cell and was standing
on a stepladder VIII he fell, and the lime getting n
his eyes Il Is feared that he will lose mis- sight Can
non IS an old and valuable officer, having for. many
years performed patrol duty on the Brooklyn police
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-18
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

Annie Erna, aged twenty nine years. Of No IN Sui
Ivan street. attempted to commit suicide yesterday
morning BY taking quantity Of phosphorus that she
had picked from the ends Of matches. She was at
tended by Dr. Rupe, OF No 1T2 Thompson street. and
by the ambulance surgeon. she refused 10 &C 70 the
hospital aud went home with her husband
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-18
THE DEER PARK TRAGEDY.

William Horny Wood, the negro workman who qIar
relied with Mr.. Skldmore and Mr. Wright the day be-
fore the fire in which they with Fleet Weeks and Mrs
Wright, were burned, included with David Skid
more in the Coroners jurys verdict party 10 the
crime Of numbering the inmates of the Skidmore
house and burning 1t afterward he arrested yes
terday aud taken TO Babylon. On Friday he will have
his examination at Amityvillo Wood protests his
nocence OF the terrible crime and says he establish
an commissioned alibt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-18
BRooKLYNs VITAL STATISTICS.

During the past week there were 24o deaths In Brook
lyn- Smallpox carried on 10; diphthera, 81 con-
sumption, 81, and pneumonia, "a There wero lib
deaths Of children under Eve years There we're l4l
births and IS marriages returned The Registrar Of
Vital Statistics says that III Is very desirable that
physicians should iamniarizc themselves with the
roundings Of cases Of diphthera Prevention Of this
disease is Of special importance for the records show
that forty per cenlum Of All reported prove
falaLD
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NOT DEAD.

Yesterday, through some mistake on the part or tho
smallpox hospital authorities at Flatbush the family
Of Mr. 4. s AcAulcy, Of the Brooklyn Union we're in
formed that the gentleman named who is under treat
ment ~ that Institution for the fell disease had de-
parted TINS lie IL now appears that patient or the
same name died there, but that the reporter whose
obituary notice appeared Is still in the and Of the nv
ing ard mach improved.
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FERRYBoAT ACCIDENT.

The staten Island opposition ferryhoat sappho broke
her shan on her eleven O'Clock trip from New York
yesterday morning She was towed 20 New York BY
the William Fletcher The steamboat Minnie n childs
viii probably lake her place to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-18
EUROPE.

Il EDUCATIONAL PROFESSOR OF PARIS. LIVING
II the Bots de Bouoguc viii be prepared receive,
next sorng three pupils not older than IA comfort iamiy
life and exceptional advantages for acquiring foreign Ian
tuition and board 4.ul francs App, 70
Dr. AVER. Lowell. Mass. TO Mr. RICHARDS. No. Rue
Scribe Paris Address Of the Professor Dr. kERCkHOffS,
Paris. Neully N boulevard dn Chateau
NICE.-HUTEL LES ANGLAIS A fiKar CLASS
~ hotel iscing the and under English M nagement
X BAKER HAYS, Secretary ~ Coe.ian 49, London. T. O.
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DAWNBROkEhS SALE, WATCHES AND JEWELL
Il ~. This day JAMES AGAR, Auctioneer, win SELL "
30 New Bowcry and No Oliver n O'Clock 500 lots
gold and silver Watches gold and diamond Jewep
Glasses. ktvgvers slverware. Fancy Goods Musical In
strumehts. Also one bJo silver mounted, by celebrated
maker ny order ofJ A. Jaraan los Vack st., and Pearl
stein Co, bleecker S.
DAWNBROKER's SALE.-R FIELD GENERAL AUG.
uoneer, saesroom No 80 Bowery, will sell day
III o'clock. GOO lots and Clothing Dresses
shaws Remnants, lnderciothlng, Quilts Blankets Bed
ding. boots, Shoes, &c &c also Coats Pants and Vests
BY order D. DeLong East broadway
x HERMAN, sHERIFFs AND GENERAL AUG
-. tioneer.-MiDes. Liquors, ChampHgnes, Brandies
Cigars. Office Furniture safes. 4cfhis aay friday.
February H. at lO o'clock No IL Bowcry by order OF
importer and wholesale lquor dealer the entire stock u
Inc Liquors. blrrcs choice old Bourbon Rye Scotch aud
Irish Whiskcys Apple jack also casks Of imported Bran
dies Gin. Rum casks Port and sherry Wines ini-
ported Brandies. Gin. Rhine, Port, sherry and Claet
Wines; Cordials Bters kummel cases and baskets
Desks. chairs, Tables Bookcases, Glassware. &c Sale
positive. Dealers invited.
CHERIFFs SALE or BOOTS, SHOES, 4c.
- s HERMAN, Sberds Auctioneer sells this day FRI
day, February Is at II o'clock at No l0ol West 25ih
Store consisting OF Boots shoes. CATERS slippers Bro
Rubbers. &C also shelving Chairs Fixtures, Car
~ &C sale positive. WILLIAM g. CONNER, sheriff.
NJ IFsrnAscE Deputy
CuERIFPs sALE.-PETER BOWIE. AuCTIONEER,
- sells this day A o'clock No 434 water
Marker a. Coniens Of Iron Yard consisting OF Iron
''''' $500 ~" VIM c. coNNoR. sheriff
JoHE J. MALoNKY. Deputy
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pUBLIc ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Notice Is hereby given, pursuant the statute in such

case made and provided, that the undersigned will sell
public auction Friday the 18th day OF February 1876
at ioS o'clock i9 the forenoon Of that day a. his store
rooms No. 40 Leonard the city OF New York.
quantity OF second hand Furniture. Books Clothing Bed
and Beddng Trunks, vaises Carpets Clocks crockery
Shades also large quantity of second hand Jewclry
sisrg OF watches, Chains Rings &C. and quantity
81 miscellaneous articles belonging the Of Louis
Billiard, John NJ Porter, Henry hbbe. Catherine Agnew
Louisa healey, Alex. O. Glasgow Jane Wallace, Ellen
hcComh, John Moran. Jane Brown, Martin Each Henry
schrmpr G. I; Reed, Edward Reed Catharine McGowan
Anna Weiss, John ellis. VIM. Namer, Frederick VIM.
Knox, Mitchell Paul, Caroline GRESHAM, Franz Auchen
bach, Mary Cotton
February 10, lS76
ALGERNoN s SULLIVAN
Public Administrator,
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LEGAL NOTICES.

NOtICk-IsABEL STEWART OR ROMANS, SIS
~ TER Of the late William stewart Farmer Corstcrphinc
BANK, near Edinburgh and widow Of the late Archibald
homenS sometime miwrght a. Hobbs mills, IN Scotland
" her children, requested comDunicnte with Robert
henties = o., Ne. North ~ David So Edinburgh.
egcat or we testamentay Of the said William
StcwA who holds 81 the residue Oh the deccaaed
aAtAtA IN Nhlch she and har edran are lntafeatad.
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POST OFFICE NOTICE.

DOsT OFFICE NOTICE
The foreign mails for the week ending SATURDAY. Feb
rnary ~, 1876 will close oce on Wednesday az -
A. NJ. for Europe steamer Calaba via Queenstown
on THURSDAY az II 80 NJ for Europe per steamer Pom
merana va Plymouth Chereonrg and Hamburg on sasar-
day At ~ A. i1r England, Wales, ireland and France.
steamer Adriatc, via Queenstown and At NJ
scotland direct, per steamer Anchora via Glasgow and
~ ~ A. NJ Tor France direct per steamer Amcrque, wa
havre and ~ II so A. NJ. Tor Europe steamer Neckar,
via southampton and bremen; Mails for china Japan &c
leave San Francisco March I. Mails Tor Australia New
Zealand &C, leave San Francisco March l. Direct mails
Cor Brazil &c, leave New York March I.
T. l.. JAMES. Postmaster
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RESTAURANTS.

riiO TIE PUBLIC THE PREMIUM STEERS ON Tx.
A hibton this morning will be served xeek a.
IuLLD Dining RSons. ~ AID % Nassau New Nogk.
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SALES AT AUCTION.

rTH0s GAFFNEY SMITH. AucTIONEERs, OFFICE,
II Centre st sell this day at o'clock the Lease ana
Fixtures the old established first class Liquor store uo
De kalb Broadway Brooklyn in one or more ots
4pull Pump &c.
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A VALUABLE CORNER PROPERTY, NEAR BROAD
n way aud Clinton place; sire. 33xluo; suitable for any
Business LUDLOW Co, No Pines
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DRDUCRD PRiCEs-LTsTs ron SALE AND TO LET.
~ Offices No. 4 Pine aud 33 East ath 81 -
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-24
The Vatican

The word is often used, hut there are many
who do not understand its import. The term
refers to a collection of buildings on one of
the seven bills of Rome, which covers space
OF 1900 feet in length and 1000 10 breadth. II
is built on the spot once occupied BY the gar
den of the cruel Nero. 1t owes its origin to
the bishop of Rome who in the early part Of
the sixth century, erected o humble residence
on its site. About the year -1160, Pope Eu-
genius rebuilt it on magnificent scale. In
nocent II. few years afterward, gave it up
as lodging to Peter H., king of Arrsgon.
In 1906, Clement v, at the instgation Of the
king Of France, removed the Papal See from
Rome to Avignon, when the Vatican remained
IN condition of obscurity and neglect for more
tnan seventy years. hut soon after the re-
turn OF the pontifical court to Rome, au event
winch bad teen so earnestly prayed for by poor
Pttrarcb, aud which fiually took place iu i576
the Vatican was put in q state OF repair. again
enlarged, aod IL was thenceforward considered
as the regular palace and residence OF the
p0pes, who, one after the other, added fresh
buildings TO it, and gradually epcircled IL With
antiquities, statues, pictures and books until
u became the richest depository In the world
The library of the Vatican was commenced
14OO years ago. 1t contains 10000 manuscripts,
among which are some by PhDy, St. Thomas,
St Charles Borromeo and many Hebrew
Syrian, Arabian aud Armenian Bibles. Ths
whole OF the immense buildings com posing the
Vatican are filed with statues found beneath
the ruios of ancient Rome, with pa, Dtines BIZ
the masters. and with curious medals am an
tiquiuss of almost every description. Whsn it
Is known that there have been exhumsd moro
than 10000 statues from the ruined TEMPLES
and palaces of Rome, he reader can form some
idea OF the richness OF the Vatican
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-24

proposition is under discussion to take recess
from some time in June, early enough prob
ably TO allow the members to go to the two
National Conventions over TO the first week
in September.
Gov. Hendricks has arranged the Demo-
cratic state campaign in Indiana in this way
Congressman Holman, who was to have had
the nomination for governor, is to retire in
favor OF Congreas Landers, the nominee OF
tne greenback party, and is himself to be put
IN training for the successorship TO Senator
Morton in 1879; Hendricks, meanwhile, with
Landers Imitation friends to back him, is to
be lndiana's "favorite son" at the St. Louis
convention. The veteran Holman, it is un-
derstood, yields gracefully to the will of the
great mogul. though it must gall him to be
set aside for new conner like Landers.
The correspondent says the sharpest critics
have tried to break the force of this estimate.
and have given it up. If il is too favorable
to Mr.. Blaine by few votes in some states,
it is more than balanced by leaving him out
oil the account in others. The total thus
shown in his favor is 301 delegates to begin
with. iu convention to be composed of 752
members, without considering the certainty
of his receiving many Southern votes, and
many from Pennsylvania and Ohio, should
those states fail to hold together for their
canandidates. Senator Morton will be the
next in order, with about 100 delegates, all
from the South, except Endiana's so. 1t is
not thought that Morton can obtain another
Northern state, even on subsequent ballots.
Bristow will go into the convention with
Kentucky and possibly Tennessee entire, AS
delegates. and enough scattering to max,
possibly 80. Conkling will have about
the same number, aud then Hartrauft perhaps
70, Hayes so. and the rest scattering.