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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
THE WEBB COLLECTION.

The conclusion OF the Webb collection sale took
place last evening with the following ut:-Copy
porcelain Of Rembrandt's "Crucinxion," $40; ODE
scent from the Cross $40; Guidos Beatrice Cenc"
S5O Murlllo's sold Woman and Boy" $55; Rubens
"Casor and Polux," $780, enamelled Japanese vases,
from $40 to $35; bronze figures of Rembrandt and
Albert Durer by A. Carrier, $50 each marble bust of
eve" by Powers, with revolving marble pedestal,
5000; "ycnus,' by Professor Habg, full length lilo
size figure MARBLE $4,000; marble statue, "Whitc
Lady OF Avcnel," Mozier 81. 600; 'rhe Per" Mozer
The library consisting Of twenty three works sold
as -Milton's Paradise Lost" $l3 'Hstory
of Painting in Italy, vols, 81 so per vol MAS
terpeces OF Early Printers and Engravors," so 90;
''Gacry of Distinguished Americans, vols, So per
vol masterpieces of Italian Art, S26 antiquities
OF Athcnsn vols. s. SO each Biographical Die
tionary of Fine Arts, vols $13 each Selected Pic
lures from British Galleries and Private Collections y
2 vols, $50 each; 'Florence Gallery" vols,
$3l each PASSES Of the Alps" by Brockedon,
2 vols, $50 each peoples Gallery OF En-
cravings, 3 vols. Sc each; Earthquakes of Hercu-
laneum,n 10 vols, So 80 each Claude Lorraine 5
works vols, 81 each illustrations of the Aham-
bra y vols, 500 so each "Vlows OF Rome' $50;
Napoeon's great work Egypt, % vols 80 80 each
'Musec Royalen and rMusee Francais :" o vols. SOS
each; 'Munich Gallery vols $S2 so each; 'Dres-
den Gallery. sos; lies Arts Sumptuaircs, vols,
each; ''Turner Gallery S93; TURNER'S Picturesque
Views In England ana Wales" 2 vols $27 so each A
number of miscellaneous articles and few pictures
were sold after those caalogued for very low prices
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MR.. BOWEN'S CASE.

The special committee of Plymouth church, formed
TO investigate the charges preferred against Henry
Bowen, held another secret meeting last evening at
the residence of Mr. Pratt, Orange street. Brook
Ign. Mr.. Bowen, however failed to appear but for
warded communication In which he stated the
why he refused to be present Mr.. Thomas G. Shear
man informed HERALD reporter late last night that
Mr. Bowens absence was owing to any III
ness OF himself his family, and although
Mr. Sherman did definitely state what
Mr. Bowen's communication contained. 1t Is
supposed that the latter gentleman declined appear
because, at the previous meeting Mr.. Andrew Brad.
shaw not permitted TO testify IN his behalf and
also because by this ruling OF the committee all other
testimony OF similar character would be excluded as
we'll The committee framed answer to Mr. Bowen's
letter, which will be forwarded TO him tomorrow
after which the members adjourned without deciding
exactly when they should meet again.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
WHO GOT THE MONEY AT LAsrY

A PERTINENT QUESTION THAT SOME BROOKLYN
ALDERMEN NAY FIND AN ANSWER FOR.
Tho special committee Of tho Brooklyn Board Of
Aldermen, appointed to investigate the charges made
by Of tue Brooklyn liquor dealers that they had
been backmaled through the agents Of the Temperance
brotherhood, they supposed met last night in the
Common Council Chamber.
Jonn Wager, who keeps a saloon at No. III Myrtle
avenue, testified that he complained Of for selling
liquor sunday; William Jacobs told him that be
represented Mr. Cottcr the agent OF the Temperance
brotherhood, ana would have the case withdrawn for
S0 he paid that sum and nothing had been done with
the since.
Ludwig J. Stlllwogen testified that he was com
planned OF but Jacobs told him he would have his case
withdrawn; the witness paid money, and the
was Withdrawn; Phillip Koch called on him after
wards and told him he could get his settled
less than Jacobs no never agreed with the Temper
ancc Brotherhood not 10 sell liquor on sunday
Max Berger OF No 10 Fulton street, had ms lcence
revoked the complaint OF Oliver Cottcr; he refused
20 pay any money 20 have his scttled Koch told
him he could settle the matter for SIS.
Il. \. Buchncr who keeps saloon at No. DOS Myrtle
avenue, vas complained OF by Cottcr he paid Koch
Sl5, and had no further trouble.
Several other Witnesses examined, who also
testified 10 having pad money TO Koch The com
mittce adjourned until Monday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
FRANK 2. BLAIR'S FORTUNE.

From tho ST. Louis Republican,
There are only three lines, but they are worth read
ing
Letters Of administration were granted to James L.
Blair the estate Of Francis r. Blair. Jr DECEASED
valued at $780,
To live nity-four years and die worth $500 is not
making tho most Of ones opportunities as times
20 Francis F. Blair evidently not the man for
the times times 60 that u.s. II man is TO be meas
urcd by the money which he makes out Of the times
He ought to have been rich mana very wealthy
MAINLAND would have been II he had followed suit with
many ether public men, He had the opportunities
thousands OF them but he have missed them,
all passed them byor he lived TO be y our years
old and died worth $500
He was the brains. blood bone, muscle life OF a
great political party this state for years and when
It the supreme power IN this city aud county. IL
does not appear however that he ever made
member Of Congress, and at the beginning
OF the IN such a position as Chairman
Of tho Military Committee OF The House as 10 have
commanded the pick OF contracts and his own scec
ton OF War sush He was singularly rcmiss however
IN making hay while the shonc Then he was
made general; but there not much money in
being general such he was, Tor he was always
pounding away at tho front, gctting more kicks than
halfpcncc. lie did not make any money by being A
general some generals did; but somehow he had rot
tho knack OF H. Then he vent to tho Uutcd states
Senate. Here another golden opportunity some
men have boon known TO make handsome fortunes by
going the Scnaeto 20 IN poor, IN fact aud
wealthy. II was not Bairs way While other public men
were building fortunes IN their way, aud according
10 the way Of the times, ne appeared care ior
and toiliDg, oiing, oling as few have done
he died leaving $500.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
SHOCKING INHUMANITY.

Investigation into the cause Of death Of james p
Curry prisoner the Pentcntary OF Hudson county
New Jersey reveals alarming state Of things Curry
violently attacked with pneumonia the 18th
nst and DR. EDDY the resident physician, prescribed
remedies The prescriptions were presented TO tho
storckcepcr Mr. sullivan, who refused to furnish tho
medicines acting he said under instructions from tho
Drector-at-largc Of The Board OF frechodcrs, Mr.
Hastcd who, 10 Is alleged, entertans strong personal
animosy toward Dr. Eddy. The patient was allowed
10 remain all night and next day without any
medical relief and when County Physician Stout ar
rived he was too late 10 stay the progress Of the NAL
ady and Curry died on the 10Th INST communca.
ton emboGying the facts OF this extraordinary case
sent by Dr. Eddy TO the Board Of Freehoders at
It's last meeting, but II was suppressed the ground
that it contained renectiyes the Chairman of tho
Board The relations OF Curry are preparing evidence
IN The case 70 be snbmittod 70 the GRIND jury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
COMMUNISTS EXPECTED.

Houston last evening to take action in view OF
the prospective release Of deported French Commu-
nists, under tho operation OF the general amnesty
proposition in the French Chamber Of Deputies Those
present mainly men of the Paris oupJrer class,
who concerned in the Commune uprising
the 18th Of March, 1871, the memorable events Of
which wero briefly reviewed by several speakers. II
proposed to form association of such former
members OF the Paris Commune may hereafter ar
rive here. committee formed prepare a
plan OF organization 10 be submitted nc future meet
ing II Was stated that 2o5l Of the Communists are
yet prisoners the Isle OF Pines while 222 have been
granted permission to locate themselves the main
island OF New Caledonia and $50 others are held in
close confinement within the forncations, where,
corning TO the sentence, they have to remain five
years before they be allowed settle anywhere In
fhe cOlonv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
FIRES LAST NIGHT.

About seven O'Clock yesterday evening a Gre broke
on the third floor OF the five story brick build
ing No Is Dutch street. Tho Grst loor, occupied by
Hawley, Foote 4 Co., clothcrs, damaged to tho
extent OF $1,000 by water The second floor occupied
by J. 5. smith, dealer In military goods, also dam
aged By water; loss, $4,000 The third and fourth
floors. occupied by @. Ait, brass manufacturer woro
damaged; loss. $1,000 The front part OF the 9TH
floor was occrPed by c. r. REYNOLDS,
dealer for artificial flowers.
HIS loss was az, COO The rear part OF the
nOor was occupied by Mr. Sanicl, printer, whose
loss was $4,000 Tho building, owned by J. ) Smith,
who occupies The second floor. damaged The tx.
tent Of 5000 The Insurance on the damaged goods
and the OF the 1rc not known
At halt past seven last night IRE occurred In tho
goDtlcmcn's furnishing store OF Jacob suisse, No 233
GrceDwich street Damage TO stock 81, 900; fully
cured. Cause unknown.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
THE SNOW PLOUGH MEN.

From the Virginia tNevl Enierpriscl
The men who tho snow plough trains 10 the
sierras deserve kind thoughts from an travellers IL
a touching sight 10 them, at signal, take Their
stations Behind the plough arc ten or a dozen heavy
freight locomotives should a rail- break under the
Grst engine oil the others would DO piled an
lndistinguishabe heap moment, and yet through
dys and nights these men keep thor places Last
week, without moments rest or relaxation, one Of
these trains fought Tor twenty cght hours against
bank OF snow, Ouly two miles Ia length, before Il was
broken. one white and two Cinnamon were
crushed to DEATH but In hate tho fallen were car
RED 70 the rear and the night against tho storm
reiaxed until The way was cleared To ride through
the snow NJ Emnrant Gap amt Blue Canyon ike
floating at the bottom OF a canal the banks Of which
are twenty ieei high TINS shows how patiently and
persisiently the work has, gone on. Against tho
storm, tho cold the avalanche the sscam and
iron these men have tOilca banking ana cOuGuering
his very stronghold, though backed Oy every
one Of his prime ministers Men ~ battle nrlds hghi
Tor glory aud Tor The Kind rcmcmbraaccs OF thels
cOuntrymcn. Nen often make supcrhuman cxcrtiOnf
for great rewards That selfish motive may be as
crbcd 70 The plough tarnish the glory duo
their heroic aud sclfsacri0clng acts viii state tat
VIC understand their reward IL ~ por day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
INDIANS IN THE DOMINION.

The total number OF Indians IN the Dominion is re-.
turned at 9l,elo or these $4,000 roughly spcaknrl
arc IN Ontario; ll,O0o IN Quebec 25 600 IN Manitoba
and the Northwest Territories 5000 Rupcrs Land,
and 81, 900 in BRUSH Columbia; Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick each containing less than 1000, while
Prince Edward Island only returns BOZ These dgurcs
especially those relating 70 the unsettled and semi.
nomadic tribes Of the Northwest eau only DO taken
somewhat approximating TO the truth With regard
10 these latter no attempt can be made COMPARE
their present with their past numbers for all stalls
tics must necessarily DO OF little value But the moro
settled Provinces some approach accuracy may DO
reasonably looked ior and 80 find That among the
Onurio tribes The increase during the past year !
noted a. ZOO and tho decrease ~; m Quebec IA }
increase y ~, and the decrease 1913 w Nova scotia
crease "a, decrease 81
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
FINE ARTS.
EXHIBITION OF THE ALLEN COLLECTION OF
PAINTINGS AT LEAvITT's.


PAINTINGS AT LEAvITT's.
private view was given yesterday, at tho Leavitt
Art Rooms, of collection OF paintings belonging to
Uriah Allen, of Jersey city Quite change has been
made in the appearance Of tho gallery since
the last exhibition. The halls and ceilings have
been newly irescoed and the walls and door
ways arliscalIy hung with rich dark drap-
cries The pictures IN the present collection
comprise large number Of figure paintings pleasing
subject and technically good The landscapes are
generally very good specimens OF the artists repre-
scntcd. One ofCarols atmosphere landscapes; Fon-
talnobleau scene, by Guilemmen; Mediterranean
seaport, by f. Werner; landscape, with cattle, by
Carl Sicbcs; three uncommony fine landscapes, by
Harvey Young; scene IN Normandy, by c. b. Cow
ans, and examples OF Inness Bristol and others A
good example Of the Spanish school is "Tho
Promenade" by G. Taeschi. preparing for
the Party" highly finished figure
picture, by NJ Eastman. 'The Stolen interview Is by
Castagnola. "Charity," by l.. Alvarez represents
old woman seated the foot of fight of steps-ap
parenty OF convent or cburch-down winch pass
ing groups OF children and Sisters of Charity ''The
Wayside Spring." by J. c. Thorn, is one OF his best
child pictures. The woodland, Illuminated with the
summer sunlight, is in itself picture. "Aid
and Protection by j. Verhas is one of
the most pleasing in the collection-a boy
of steps. Tins is from the Shepherd Candy collection
"Punch and Judy apother picture OF child life, is by
I Charles Petit Another group OF children playing
With old trunk OF tree Tor hobby horse is by G.,
Turner ''rhe Spyn is military plcture by g.
SELL ''Thc Armorer's Forge is by Naarberg. "Alms-
givingn is by +. Aer. "At the Point OF Death"
is suicidal intentions, by Be-
dcschL The head Of Roman GIRL
is uncommonly strong piece OF color,
by Louis Lang. "rhe Reluctant scholar is by Lasac
Debated Party on Mount Mansfield" is hgure and
landscape picture by jerome Thompson. "a Flock of
Sheep Frightened by the Report OF CUM Is by Ouo
Gcblcr. ''rhc Old Farmyard, "by TAFT "a Mothers
Care, by Dreet Dcprct is picture full of nature and
well drawn and painted. 1t represents an old
hon whose family Of tucklings have for
tho first time found their native element
/ and swimming away, regardless OF the
CONSERVATION OF their foster mother ''rho Combat
a spirited composition, by Fritz Lang; cattle pic
ture IS by Nerboeekhoven fine still life study Is by
! Milne Ramsey; little irut girl is by e. =. Ream;
basket OF grapes, By Marson Reum THE lconoclast,"
1 by J. ii. Beard, aud many other examples of other
artists, both native ana foreign. Tho pictures will DO
sold the evenings of Wednesday and Thursday,
| April and d
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
MUSIC IN THE WEST.
FROM The ST. Louis Republican. !

Professor Hans Balatka, OF tho Lcderkranz and the
orchestral Union Of Chicago and the famous director
OF eight great musical festivals sacngcricss.
SC IS now visit TO our city in the interests Of
musical art. His chief purpose collect materials
tor history Of the development Of music IN
Western cities, and he has come here 10 take survey
oi our situation md historical grade lie finds
abundance OF good materials, but no completed
structure or perfected design. lie IS musician,
a noted conductor and experienced organizer Let
those who have musical interests al heart seizo
upon bul--ii he can be had-to bring order OUT OF
chaos and found and conduct musical organization
that shall yield US both profit and honor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
CENT ON THE CosT-MERCY TO PRISONERS
CONVICTED OF MURDER.

CENT ON THE COST-MERCY TO PRISONERS
CONVICTED OF MURDER.
TRENTON, March so 1876
A report was made to-day in the Senate by tho
Judiciary Committee, of which Mr. Magic Of Union Is
chairman upon Abbct's Railroad bill imposing
q tax of one-halr of per cent the cost OF all
railroads in the State. An important amendment has
been agreed upon IN committee by which the State Of
New Jersey agrees credit tho $40 900 tax now raid
by tho branch lines OF the Pennsylvania Railroad 10
this State to the sos 900 annually paid into tho
Treasury upon the main line This arrangement
continue until the joint tho main stem and
the branches aggregate sos 600 when tax is to be
paid pro rata with all other roads. Tho County act
providing for the the counties so as to
conform to the new constitution, and defining tho
manner of election and dates of freehodcrs passed
the House The General Election law also passed inc
Senate having previously received the Endorsement
the House. Ii makes few changes in the present law
which It is intended shall operate smoothly
Mr. HIPS bill prescribing definite rules Tor the gov
eminent Of the insane OF the State introduced.
The bill for dammlng the Delaware laid over
In the House Nr Rabe introduced bill making II
unlawful for any person TO keep sell infammable
fluids OF a temperature less than 10 Fahrenheit under
penalty Of $500 fine or six months Imprisonment
This afternoon in the Senate the bill requiring JUS
OF the peace give 900 security and to have
certificate OF legal qualification was lost
In the House Mr. Cunningham introduced bill
making IL lawful in cases of conviction Tor murder in
first degree for the jury recommend prisoner
to the mercy OF the Court aud Tor the Court to sen
tencc him to Imprisonment for HE In such the
Court of Pardons shall not grant pardon unless the
application signed by majority OF the Judges OF the
Supreme Court alter reviewing the evidence
Mr. Grigcs introduced bill requiring all State
officers To be actually residents OF the state and no
holding Office shall DO absent than thirty
days at time, unless account OF sickness
A bill was introduced empowering towns OF between
9 and 10 600 population TO construct waterworks.
Both houses adjourned 10 Monday next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
OVER A HUNDRED.

The Morgantown wv. Val Post tells OF the death Of
tho Oldest woman in West Virginia Mrs Jane Frazier
who died in the poorhouse Of Monongalia county on
the 1st OF March, ia the ll0th year Of nor age.
On the second floor OF ave story apartment house
THIRD avenue found The oldest man IN Now York.
Captain Frcdcrck Inhrhush, aged lilo years Of
Waterloo Tie old gentleman had lain down Tor an al.
icrnOon nap and did NOT change his position during
my short stay lie was wide awake, however, and
courteous 10 the last degree. York Correspond
cacc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
PERSIA AND RUSSIA.

Chckerng Hall was well filed last evening, tho
being The reading OF two papers, under the auspices
of the American Geographical Society Promptly at
eight O'Clock, Mr.. Henry Ballentne commercial
traveller took his place at the little desk the plat
iorm and, from the manuscript in front OF him, gave
an of his trip through the interior Of Persia
ST. Petersburg After address by one OF the Swans
who occupied n prominent position on the PLATFORM
Mr.. Charles Harris Phelps, A. NJ gave an account OF
his Journey from Finland to Persia Dagcstan and Cir
cassia Stereoptcal views illustrated the word descrip
In..aan
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
ANOTHER DISHONEST COLLECTOR

Last night Captain Mcdonnell and Detective Murphy
OF tho Eighth precinct, arrested John II. Meyers, OF
No. 81 Amity street, collector in the employ Of
Henry Walsh, liquor merchant OF No lO4 Thompson
street, a charge Of having embczzcd several sums
OF money, amounting 10 about $1,000. The prisoner
admitted his guilt and locked up In The Prince
street station house. lie will be arragned the Wash
ington Place Police Court this morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-31
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Governor Seymour'S Plea for Low
Canal Rates.
COMPTROLLER GREEN And PARTY POLITICS.

The Police Bill Before the
Committee on Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-03
GEORGETOWN.

THE POTOMAC BOAT CLUB, last night.
agreed TO enter into negotiations with q
prominent boat builder for the building of a
new barge and four cared shell, to be read
Tor The opening OF the season. The racing
committee f0T the centennial year was then
chosen, and resulted in the selection OF
Messrs. p. F. Dodge, P. L. Cropley and r. A.
Miller.
1CE.-There is a thin sheet of ice on the
creek ana canal and the prospect for Al ice
crop seems encouraging.
THE CANAL.-Water goes off the George
town level of the canal at y. m. to-day.
CATTLE MARKET Reported by j. II.
kensla & Co Number OF cattle on market,
$50; 2sS sold al prices ranging from SC, to 6 &c.
per pound; Il left over; number of sheep
offered, 450; $50 sold at prices ranging from
81 c. to C; per pound: 100 left over; Is COWS
aud calves sold a. >25asi5. Market brisk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-03
ALEXANDRIA.

NEW WAY OF RECEIVING CHALLENGE.
A feGd of long standing between two prpni-
nent citizens OF Fairfax county, Mr.. +. NJ.
Lowe and Mr.. James Cockerille, reSidin =
near Dranesvilie, culmiuated yesterday in a
challenge 10 mortal combat by L. NJ. Lowe
MI John Palmer, of L0udoun county, act.
irg a bearer. Il was recei we'd with the cool
reply, TEL him 10 60 To HI" WhereGpon
Lowe ordered publication OF hand bills to
De posted In public places, denounctng Cock
Grille as n coward, slanderer, scoundrel
PUPPY &C. Gazette ID
Ht cry SCHw ARTZ. who once was I'm bust
ness IN Alexandria. has gone into insolvency
In New York, where he has lately been en-
gagged in the manufacture OF ladies' suits
having failed for a large amount. and having
among his creditors some OF our citizens
tHiP IHoMPSoN left here on the Is O'Clock
lTaln last evening for his home in Boston.
lie was accompanied as far as Washington
ny Mr. Joseph Ia SpauSh (who has nursed
MN since his Academy and placed by him in
a sleeping car and started on his Journey
SCTfia6i, ri.