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AMERICAN COLLEGES.

Written respectively by their friends. will appear
during the ear. The revived interest in college
life makes these pap rs especially timely and will
secure for them nhAsunl Attentiun.
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STATE oFfICnKss.


A. II. GARLAND. Governor.
i. b. BEAVERS, Secretary of state.
WM r. MILLER, Auditor,
T. j, CHuRcHitI- Treasurer.
5. L. lIUGHEs. Attorney-Generai.
j. n. SMifhEs. tom. Of Public lands,
j. x. EAKIS, Chancellor.
A X. WITT, Clerk Pulaski Chancery Court
r. II, ENGLISH. CIief Justice.
w. II. HARRISON. DAVID WALKER, Associate
Justices OF the Supreme Court
Fifth Judicial District
eunties Of Pope, Johnson, Franklin, Craw-
ford, Sebastian, Sarber. Yell.
W. w. MANSFIELD, Circuit Judge.
j. Z. BfkRs, Prosecuting At orney.
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since the COY |. manufacturing duty was re-
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have the benefit Of by calling early on
GEO. AUSTIN.
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last week the latter associations have been unable 70
care Tor half tho applicants and the result IS demand
for aid from the government Exactly what Is 10 %
done with this class is now perpexing the Conmis-
sioners OF Charities and Correction. The enorcemens
OF the law against yagrants has had the effect OF ming
up the institutions Blackwels Island and al tne
the judges sending applicants there for ad
new buildings and great expenditure or reei VIII %
rendered necessary during the week just ended over
200 men and women we're sent 10 the island ana tne
number viii greatly increase IL this cold snap con.
unues. There over thousand paupers now oo'
tain:ng relief from the government
STARVING FAMILY.
In small dark ROOM huddlod up together, at No
c2s Mot, street. reside family named Parker The
family consists OF q father, mother and Tour small
children They are in a destitute condition and re-
quire charity The father has been III for the past
MONEY The children are all young and quite unable
10 provide for themselves and with the sickness ol
father and mother, and requiring sustenahce Ine
tuture of these Young folks seems sad indeed. The
case deserves the Immediate consideration OF ihe
charitable. At time the family were In good cir
cumstanccs but failing IN business tney pegan lNiag
private and soon had 10 change
The New York herald., 1876-12-11
USE UNINFLAMMABLE FABRICS

TO EDITOR HERALD:-
Tho dreadful catastrophe at tho Brooklyn Theatre on
the 9th ns naturally creates desire on tho part OF
the general public and also Of the theatre proprictors
(who more dependent public sentiment than
others) TO avoid far possible OF that
horrible In view Of this venture TO suggest
that all textile fabrics-such canvas the curtains
&C., employed on or about the stage, and also tho
dresses OF the actressss-shouid be rendered non-
ipfammable by previous treatment with one OF the
weKnown processes o., by q solution Of alum or
an aumina salt The frames other wood work con.
nected with the scenery should be treated coated
precautions do not interfere with the very neccs-
sary arrangements tcnding TO secure public safety
namely, ample water supply ana distributing apparatus
sufficient OF cGress, and also what is common In
England iron revolving shutter divide the stage
from the house, which, in case OF fire or near the
stage, is instantly lowered; and, II properly
structed should give tho audience plenty Of time 10
before the smoke and flames the atmos.
phere fatal to life. There many excellent .ire-
proofn paints the market which, when applied TO
wood, &c, makes 1t matter OF difficulty TO ig-
mite its surface at least. Had the simple precauton
mentioned at the outset been taken (ior believe it
been suggested before this in the Of the
canvas and scenery. tho calamity you graphically
report could not have taken place In this age Of i'm
provement let us, at least. have theatre New
York which is not cremation furnace tor the y-
ing and the experience OF the 5th will not have been
altogether in vain. The public will certainly appre-
cate thoroughly safe, hreproof place OF amusement,
and other things being equal the enterprisng proprie-
tor will reap richer harvest than his rivals Re-
spectfully yours, A. f. MCLEAN, Chemist
NEW YORK ANALYTICAL AND ASSAY LABORATORY Cox-
PANY, Dec. S, 1876,
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A CHILD BRANDED AND DESERTED.
From the indianapolis Journal Dee 5l

[rrom the indianapolis Journal Dee 81
Early yesterday morning the attendants at the Or
phans' Home, on opening the door in answer TO the
ring of the bell, found on the steps basket which, on
examination, was found to contain q small female
child. As tho lady opened the door she saw a heavy
SO, man. with dark whiskers, hurriedly get into a
buggy and drive rapidly away The basket contained
the following notc:-
Born Saturday, Dee ?. 7e, and named "Miss Centcp.
nia-T6" Natron please for IT, and win write
you in for IL Is the flesh of me it's
notber published In paper the Jotr.a
y ITS MOTHER"
The poor little waif seemed be suffering intense
agony and on examination the matron was shocked to
md that the little things shoulders both cruelty
burned In fact branded, with redhot iron. The in
human parent or parents had taken this met nod OF
marking the child with view probably to future iden
tncation In accordance with the request OF the
1t is published Journal and the journal hast
day in advance OF the time mentioned TO give pub
licity 10 the nhuman cruelty OF the darkwh skcrcd
scoundrc who in all probability responsible Tor the
little cnd's torture, only regrcting that his name
DO displayed in the largest and blackea type ~
the head Of this notice.
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DESTITUTE VORKINGNEN.
Nearly Fifty Thousand Men
Out Of Work.
THE SITUATION GROWING WORSE.
Superintendent kelock and Warden
Quinn on the Situation.

Every inquiry nado only adds 10 the truth Of the
assertion that the working classes OF this city feel they
have winter OF destitution before them The cold
weather clearly had It's effect in sending many to the
Island and what numbers will have 60 there the
season advances yet remains to be seen.
That there is need OF effort to meet the impend
ing crisis OF poverty Is admitted by every
one who knows anything OF tho situation. The work.
ngmen themselves declare that there is no hope for
work this winter. They do not chance to
their bread in this city anywhere ese The best is
stated when II is said that trades which feed tho
clothing business pretty lively, but in all the
skilled labor connected with building there Is nothing
doing.
RECORD THE IDLE MEN.
HERALD reporter recently hau conversation
with George Blair, President OF the New York State
workingmen's Assembly, who is well posted regard
to trade AFFAIRS. From his observations and from
the made by mechanics of different trades,
the following table was compiled, showing the num-
bers of men out Of work in this city. and the
figures are said to be below rather than above the
tttu.
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designed seats impose. the probability Of their being
supplem ented by sudden and ressiless connagra-
nou is not imminentf Many OF these cremating
structures located far from the street on which
their single entrance fronts, and these are pro-
vided with strong iron railngs cnectually barring
escape, even by that slender egress Does not every
that enters them unconscousiy abandon hope, or,
II he pauses 10 think. can he escape the conviction
that he takes his life In his hands9 Have the
people who SO literally spend their money nightly at
those places any rights which managers are bound 10
respect, and there any laws relating TO the sub
ject Yes, herc both rights and laws but II Is
feature OF our social organization that If any law or
public interest Is be protected only be done by
the OF special societies Tor that sole purpose
Officials as rule reason thus:-"I now receive, for
annum; | am politically located ia my position, and
in case should manifest any becoming zeal in office
would get any more payy No; not cent; why,
therefore, disturb my present reposcy"
There Is department IN this city which the public
pay their money TO support and which has charge o.
TO our minds tho other night. Does IL perform its
work Examine tho fragile finder boxes wnere the
people go nightly. Are they constructed with the
least regard to comfort or securyf Surely not. Are
any precautions even anywhere visible to condnc
within dreaded limits the calamity which at
any moment threatens? Not one. on she contrary
the passages OF the auditorium often encountered
with scamp stools y Not long ago attended Nibo's
Theatre and on attempting 10 reach nv reserved seat
! found IL impossible because every passage was
deDscy packed with persons occupying tenn
the other evening at the Union Square,
Wallaek's and elsewhere and have re-
peateuy Dy note anU III person caIeu tue attcntlOn
OF tho department to it, to which refer, but like
other public matters little notice has been taken
oft II these incineratng places OF amusement must
be tolerated then let their managers be compelled TO
pay for the nightly presence of suitable number OF
remen, belonging to the Fire Department. whose duty
it shall DO to occupy the stage and fieS and other
parts OF the house with hose always filed and prepared
Tor immediate action. This, surely, is small conces
sion the people whom they nightly threaten to roast
alive.
is there concert hall in this city where IL panic
fire should occur, moro than hall the audience
would escapeS Located upon the second floor ana
reached by steep and single stairway, even those
who were fortunate enough TO attempt tho descent
would most probably be preclpitated headong In their
alarm and be trampled to death The entire system of
construction md service OF public places demands
like almost everything else, reform; but possible
under our hydrahcaded form OF government Re-
spsctfuly, HENRY BERGH
NEW YORK, Dec. s, 1875.
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ART NOTES.

To-day there will be placed on exhibition At the
Kurtz Gallery somo eighty choice pictures forming
tho collection OF Mr Charles w. Seabury, OF Bos-
These pictures very carefully selectcd and
all good specimens OF the artists thoy represent
Although the number OF works not ovcr eighty the
estimated value ID about $4,000 Among artists
represented aro:-Achonbach, Boldni, Bouguereau,
Boughton, Breton, Capobianchi, Couture, Caame,
Courbet, Corot, Dupre Diaz Detalc, Daubigny Esco.
sura, Fromentin, Jacquc, Kaemmerer, Lesrel, Michel
Madrazo, Piassan. Rossi, Rico, Strinhei. Simone.tL
sorbi Tssot, vivert vlllcgas volon, Ziem and Zams
co.'s The sale is appointed to tako place on Monda,
evening, December Is.
Mr. X. H. Parks, ono OF our American sculptors resi-
dent In Florence whose works attracted much asters
ton in the Art Annex Of the Philadelphia Exhibition.
is about to place thom exhibition New York.
They Will probably be sold by auction early in the
coming year II disposed of by private salc in the
meantime.
MIR. E. Kcmeys has on exhibition at rinany's three
spirited groups in plaster-"Amcrican Panther and
Cubs ""American Panther, Boa Constructor and Col.
Jared Pcccary' and American Panther and Carcass Of
KID" The figures small and full of action
Constant Mayer is nard at work a number OF Dor.
traits all or them far advanced and somo few only
awaiting the finishing touch. Mr. Mayor is model Of
industry and slncc his return from France has dono
Tor couple OF years. Tho portraits are remarkable
for the correctness OF their drawing They arc vgor
Gus and lifelike.
II. l.. Pync has two small landscapes in the Brook.
lyn Art Exhibition which poetic In feeling and
clever In treatment They are named, respectively.
..Twilight' and "Eventidc."
The holiday exhibition OF the Goupil Gallery ,s rc.
markaby Interesting. In addition to the F.rmin-
Girard, which Is attracting great deal OF attention
therc are a number OF important additions The
Jncncz has gone 10 the Pacific coast, having been
purchased by one OF the Californian nabobs who took
on million or TWO as trnc. Its place is occu.
pied by n very clever work by Dc Bouchcryio II il
called springtimc," and represents a morning
party In the garden OF an old French
chateau In the time Of the Revolution ID
Is remarkably brilliant in color very charming ex
fCONTINuED ON NINTH pAlE1
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ADVISE THE PUBLIC,

N"" hohA, OcCs . 1000
To THE EDITOR TIE HERALD =
The inspection OF the New York theatres by your
reporter is worthy Of the HERALD. 1t is to be re-
gretted that tho family circie Of the Academy of
Music escaped examination. 1t seems to mo little
better than man-trap. Nothing except q modinca-
ton of tho nature OF man, prevent crush upon
an alarm Of hro in crowded building, and 1t follows
that some will bo injured therein That danger can
not be removed, but can be very much reduced II
IS useless to provide of exit If no one knows
where to find them, and nine-tenths OF an average
audience know no way out but that by which they
entered This difficulty may be fully within
twentyfour hours In every place OF amusement in the
city, and at an expense OF not moro than s5 house,
directions the person facing what no should do
in case OF IRE or danger
In the intervals OF the performance these Will
surely be read Then, on an alarm from any cause
every means Of escape will be utilized, and that in
the most judicious manner. HENRY p. WELLS,
The New York herald., 1876-12-11
A SINGULAR COINCIDENCE.

NEW YORK, Dec. s. 1916
To THE EDITOR TMB HERALD
1t is rather singular coincidence that tho burn
ing OF two theatres in which greatest number
OF lives lost ever known-to wit, tho Richmond
Theatre and the Brooklyn Theatre-the principal
most prominent actors in each were grandfather
and granddaughter At the former Spencer II. Cone,
who afterward became one of the mos; eloquen. and
prominent ministers in the Baptist Church. who occu
pied the pulpit in the church corner OF Broomo and
Elizabeth streets for many years. and probably made
true converts to Christianity than any other
minister. His eldest son, Spencer W. Cone. was the
father OF Catharinc Cone, who married MIR. lsadore
Lyon, who now goes by the maine OF Kate Caxton and
II the audience at the BROOKLYN Theatre had followed
her advice probably not lite would have been sacr
feed. MARY 4. PARKER
The New York herald., 1876-12-11
AN IRON ROLLING SHUTTER CURTAIN.

TO TIKI EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In view Of the late Brooklyn Theatre calamity, and
when the question OF personal safety in places OF
amusement Ia uppermost In the minds OF all theatre
goers, allow mo- as an old man au Jait on theatrical
matters to make suggestion for the benefit OF tho
propretors and managers Of our numerous theatres.
The plan is simple ono and easily adjusted. II con-
sists OF corrugated, iron-hinged curtain 10 roll up
and down, such used by many Of our merchants
In lieu OF shutters to their stores. believe you
will readily understand my meaning Let this curtain
commence from the ceiling Immediately In OF the
drop curtain and extend across tho entire stage and
far enough either side TO enecually stop of all
draft smoke and fire. AS all disasters have orig
mated behind tho ootlights in the flies among the
wings, the good effects OF this plan will be obvious
claim for such curtain three important advan.
tngesnrs that would hide from view VI the audience
the sight OF the fre second would allay, II not pre-
vent, panic and, third, would most eHectuay check
the progress of the fire toward the auditorium and
conne 1t long enough 10 nsure the safe exit OF every
person III the body OF the house.
In order to insure the perfect working, at all times,
OF such curtain curtains, let II be strict rule OF
the management that it shall come down regularly
every night This will drill men in its
and insure It's utility At the right moment
The rst cost of such curtain would bo the greatest
But compare that with she loss OF over 800 lives!
New YORK, Dec. 8, 1876. 4. B. W.
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cREMATING THEATRES.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
The rst OF the terrible tragedy enacted
in this country produced az tho Brooklyn Theatre
ON Tuesday evening, which occasion 800 real
and appalling murders personatcd But deep and
bloody that drama s IL only the frst act, be It
remembered, and many more scenes yet remain to be
performed ere the climax is attained Truo the
naming acts cannot be concluded in that house
but others, OF tar greater proper
tions in New York, where the "play" can DO com
pleted any evening. And what assurance have we
that the tragedy will not proceed? Let Us reflect
. moment Is there theatre, other place
Of public amusement, within this city and county
where the public 20 with the scmbiafco OF sccu
rity? Is there where the lives say nothing OF
the comfort and convenience of those who frequent
then stand for anything as compared with the pccu-
mary gains Of the proprietorships' Can ono go TO
either them without the almost positive
that addition the torturss which the msroenary
The New York herald., 1876-12-11
FOREIGN LITERARY NOTES.

Nj. R. H. Shepherd, Of London, announces volume
OF s'Mrs. Brownng's Earlier Poems" !" some Of which
she had excluded from her works unworthy place
beside later productions. Mr.. Browning opposed
to this edition, bu. the laws Of England give him
no redress, the AMenGuns says
s.The World Well Lost" is tho title Of . mover
by Mrs E. Lynn snson, which will appear In the Bel
ordvta
The AMenGnm, which havc received from Bren
tano, announces q humorous paper, to be pub
iished weekly In London, entitled Yorick
The New York herald., 1876-12-11
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.

Hold the Fort An illustrated national American pos
The Jealous Wife. A lovo story. 40
In the LevaEt. Book OF travel In the East.
Dicks Recitations and Readings. mo. ~.
How To Learn the Sense Of Three Thousand French
Words In One Hour.
Second Geological Survey Of PennsylvaniA Maps and
illustrations
Joan. tale.
German Home Life
Elements of Physics: or Natural Philosophy Or N.
ArnottJ Seventh edition.
The Parlor Car Farce.
Tho Lite Of Marie Antoinctts Queen Of france.
smaller Classical Dictionary Of Biography Mythology
and Geography.
Practical Cooking and Dinner Giving Instructions II
Cooking and the serving of dishes.
Avaiea A novel.
Frosts Dramatic Proverbs and Charades.
Complete Life of Major General George Custer United
States Army. Illustrated
The Century Its Fruits and It's Festival Being History
and Description Of the Centennial Exhibition. Lus-
trated.
beautiful Snow and Other Poems. Illustrated
The New York herald., 1876-12-11
FILLING THE srATroN HOUSES.

Tho station houses all over tho city crowded
last night TO an extent exceeding any previous night
this year. The many applications were owing TO the
intense severity OF the weather, driving in vagrants
and many mechanics who, having neither food nor nrc
at home, arc compelled to seek the police station.
This ing great many OF these will be taken TO
court and sent up to the island Tho police captains
state that they have never before the class Of
men seeking rcef that apply The majority are
iaborcrs mechanics, who state they have been
able TO lind work and have no resource lett They trst
appy the relief ociations OF private Characte
and OBTAIN iood and lodging, but during the
The New York herald., 1876-12-11

CONTINUED ON NINTH PAaEl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
CATTLE MARKETS,

BUFFALO, Dee. observation-disclosures to-day, SOL head,
total for tho thus far 1896 head against sSl head
fer the time last being receipts
for this week thus far Of - The market mod
erately active hs strong a9c advance;
disposed OF best lots about all sold prices good
best shipping and bntchers grades fully &c. Medium lots
weeks prices sales OF shipping cattle, ranging 1860
1850 D. at 81 02dS6; butchers cattle 81 20 dSi IS
cows and heers for butchers s. S70s3 75 sockers
as S30$f
fresh arrivals to-day; total receipts
for the thus 600 head against 100 head for the
same time last week Market hardly open; Gales Of Of
extra Missouri sheep averaging lis D. at 80 81 IA car
Michigan do averaging 90 h. 81 coat G5 car Of Canada
lambs ut So rs prices those disposed Of rule c ad
vance on last weeks prices Of medium quality OF West
eTn sheep unsold; held above buyers views
Hos-No fresh receipts today total receipts for tho week
thus far 545O head against $500 head for the same time
last week Market active aud strong; all offerings disposed
Of Workers fair TO good 8 509s6 best Sc O5aS6 heavy
hogs fair 20 best 80 S09s6 lots of heavy 50 259
SIS 70; light s5dS5 SO; yards bare OF stock.
CHICAGO. Dec 26-CAruR Receipts 600: shipments none
market ir but not qaotby higher extra, s5as5 60i me-
HoGs-Receipts 1900; market quetbut higher; sales
SHFEP-ReoeiDts, 100 market nominal
There win he no afternoon sessions OF the Board OF Trade
this week.
EAST LIBERTY. Penn, Dec 28.-CATrLR-Rece today
BOZ head Of through and 80 of yard Stock
light and koy N continue this week trade Ii still active
and nearly all sold except the late arrivals best 80 u.s.
u rs.
HoGs-Recepts to-day 596 head; Workers at IS 4Od$6
Phladephas at SO 250s6 90
SHEIP-Recepts today $500 head selling at $idS6
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 26.-HoGs IN active demand S. 700
50 80; receipts 1900 shipments, 2S0
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2G-CATTLR dun and higher sales
1900 head extra Pennsyvania and Western steers 697c
SHBBP dull sales 1900 head ut 3064c 10 condition.
HOGS unchanged sales, 1000 head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
Gonntrp propertn 90 fet.

&SO MONTHLY. RENT. i Forty minutes
POO comfortable ride from LNs.ys soPpetiRs iaa as
venent suburban Cottage ldencr aud Grouns house has
rooms large cellar heater no. AMI cold water Dath
closet bells etc; large villa plot laid out IN lawn,
drive gareu shade fruit vines berries &C. Location high
well drained healthy 10 minutes Walk by paved streets
from eDOts and OF City OF Elizabeth and two
minutes passenger station 81 West Elizabeth Ey
Central Railroad. Apply premises Ot 20 the OWNEt-
Room 2, No. . Nassau ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27

81 H. Corn steady High Mixed Now, HTsc; No Eebru
sry 4eac April. 50c; No New. spot ~ no White
ste Oats quiet; No 2 S5ci Relected SIC Cloyerseed
bbs Flour a. 900 bush Wheat 10000 bush Corn 900
bush Oats shipments-l,5Oo bbis. Flour. 1900 bash
WILMINGTON N. c. Dec. 28-Spirits Turpentins nominal.
Rosin n0minaily unchanged Tar quiet OF 81 30.
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THE AMERICAN
MINING AND STOCK EXCHANGE,

No. 9NAssAUsT COR OF PINEsT, NEwYoRK Dec IL tS!o.
The American Mining and stock Exchange VIII on ana NJ
q 1877 regular list Railway Shares and Mis-
Securities, the rate OF commission on winch mas
been fixed at LOO of per cent.
GEORGE TUTIIIIIs President.
FRANCIS b. FORSTER,
Chairman Of the Executive Committee
H. J. HUBBARD Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27

plenty OF elea dy fnecut with eggs Marx plainly
with patna stencil plate Is besnd note contents on the
box or barrel stating the amount also. Send letter Mt the
tme stating what Is sent the route time, An in
voice list sh0ud incosed barrel Always
state the nuTber Secure for yourself reputa
ton for fine goods put best shape that mark
demand
BEANS AND PEAS.
Receips for past week Beans 2S2 bbs exports week.
7l8 pkgS recepts Of 1900 busn exports Of
1858 bush Included in the arrivals were cars Michigan
beans OF fair quality selling the mediums at 90 30G$2 80 and
at 81 So All beans very firm Just present. at
little advance last quotations. though 1t Is claimed that
receipts Will be larger after the In fc sales
OF state mediums at 81 25 2s2 3d. geo bbls at
81 356S2 40 tho dock 90 bbs at 81 37 OF
cars at 50 40 and 80 bb at & 4 all the dock 100 bbls
$1 60 free board or reds 20 bbs 81 50 and 80 bb at
81 80 free board Southern B. T. peas hrmer Quo