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Il Take notice that application will be made to
the Chancery Court Of Richmond on the 29th day
Of February, 1876, for the transfer and removal
from the State Of Virginia into the State Of Mary
land of fund now under the control OF said court
i'm the suit OF Boehm DC. Francisco ct als., which
fund arises from the sale Of house and lot In the
city Of Richmond, and passes under the Will OF Ann
B. Dssgs in trust for the separate use OF Susan L..
Davis, who was Susan L. Boehm, Tor her life, and
at her death to her children. Ear
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|NOTICE.-All business concerning the
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attended to by myself No one Is authorized to re-;
ceipt for any money or make any c0nsrass ior sald
estate. $40. s{,,ssss. IS set. MARX .S.aBhA1s
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Lieutenant.Go Governor THOMAS in the chair.
Senate bill to provide temporary head.
stones for the graves Of Generals A. p. Hill
and J. T. B. Stuart [returDcd from the House
Of De!egate>l was taken UP and laid on the
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-05
CRIME ON THE HIGH SEAS.

On Christmas Day, asthe English brig Neptune's Car,
from Brixton was nearing the coast, heading for the
harbor OF New York, dispute took place between the
mate, Richard Buckingham, and colored man, Thomas
Steward who filed the position Of steward and cook
During the quarrel between the two men Steward who
was in the galley at the time, seized hold OF huge
carving knife and made desperate and murder
Gus lunges at Buckingham, who received two severe
flesh wounds IN the right before he could escape
His cries for help brought his shipmates to his assist
anco and the angry negro oyerpowered,
disarmed and placed under guard The
vessel arrived at this port on Monday
evening and proceeded 10 Martins dock TO discharge
cargo. The injured seaman at made Ia way TO
the Office Of the British Vice Consul Mr.. Archibald,
before whom, as an English subject, he LAID formal
charge OF assault with intent TO ki' against tho col
ored man. An officer was sent 10 Brooklyn with the
complainant 10 obtain the assistance OF Superintendent
Campbell in making the desired arrest, the brig being
moored al Brooklyn dock Detective Williams pro-
cceded to the vessel ana took Steward into custody.
The prisoner is thirtyhve years Of age, native OF
Demerara, W. l., ~ married and lives at New Castle,
England He registered At Police Headquarters and
then handed over 70 United states Marshal Harlow,
who caused him to be locked up 10 await examination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-05
THE BROKEN SAVINGS BANKS.

To THE EDITOR OF HERALD
Your articles the savings banks exceIenti
but why do you stop hammering until the whole cor
rupt fabric is overthrownS had the misfortune to
have 500 in the Third Avenue Bank; suppose will
get cent Of it see Ellis, the Superintendent
OF Banks, examined the Security Bank Il have small
there tool and pronounced It unquestionably
sound. Now Mr. Editor, don't believe word Of 1t.
How can we poor depositors believe a person like
EllisY When few months ago he was interviewed by
a reporter Of the HERALD his reply was, with one or
two exceptions the banks of the State were
a sound gold dollar. Now, what
is tho resultf Why, before two weeks
eapse full half dozen OF them go under. Now,
how is this Mr. Ellis There Is only one conclusions
there is certainly money in il, you sadly incom
petent and should do the decent thing resign and e'
more capable man all your shoes Now 10 the SO
curly Bank Immediately after tho examination
few depostors and bank officials go through the farce
OF resumng business. called on two occasions "a
raise little money to put me over the holidays, ans
all ! could drum of those worthless the OF SIS
DO those gentlemen imagine the people fools TO deposit
Their earnings IN propped up concern like this, with
the chances ten TO one If they get them againi
Respectfully, DEP0SITOR
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-05
BROOKLYN ROBBERIES.

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF NEARLY
$4,000 WORTH OF JEwELRY.
Robberes OF every description would appear to be
growing very numerous In Brooklyn the winter sea
advances. Yesterday robbery, involving loss Of
81, 745, reported to the police The victim is a
joweler, named 4. NJ. Klueburger who does business
No 729 Fulton street and resides No CAT Warren
street For some time past it has been the custom Of
Mr. Klueburger to pack his valuables in a satchc and
carry them home with him in the evesing Monday
night when he returned to his home he states that he
left the sache the floor between two beds ia one OF
which his son, lad OF fifteen years, slept Their
clothing covered tho satcheL Yesterday morning
when they awoke, they were shocked TO
find that the bag containing the jewelry had dsap-
back parlor the first floor, and before retiring they
took the precaution TO lock the folding doors They
also fastened the front parlor door leading into the
hall Both these doors were open when they awoke.
The basement door leading to the yard and one OF the
front basement windows OPEN but the blinds were
closed, Detective Folk has been investigating the
case and says ii is OF the singular burgares
II has been his fortune examine II Ia clear TO
the officers that the doors opened from the inside
so that the thief must have been In the
when the satche placed on tho floor
There are no places In the parlor calculated
70 screen from observation person hidden from the
occupants In the trousers pocket OF the eweler was
large sum Of money and gold watch and chain,
which were not taken He possesses excellent repu
lows:-Ten articles OF diamond jewelry, 500 penny
weights or gold cham, three silver American lever
watches, diamond pin, one pair OF earrings one
damon locket and one ocket with pearl setting
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-05
A YOUNG GIRLS LIFE.

LEAVING HOME IN CANADA AND RUINED IN A
HOUSE OF PROSTITUTION IN NEW YORK.
few months ago Jessie Brown was an unsophisti-
Gated country girl residing In the backwoods OF
Canada She became tired OF her quiet country life so
determined to away and seek her fortune in New
York She accordingly quietly packed her trunk and
departed AT Albany three months ago, she took the
steamer for this city. On the voyage she made the
acquaintance of respectable looking man and
lodging house the city. He directed her
TO Mrs. Ida Wood in West Twenty fifth street, and
to this house Jessie proceeded. In few days ac-
cordng TO her story Jessie found the place house
OF prostitution. She then wanted TO go away, but
prevailed upon to remain, under many promises OF
money and clothing She also informed that a
merchant in this city willing pay her $500 At
the end of four weeks she introduced TO gentle
man, who seduced her and paid Mrs. Wood $l00
Jessie subsequently struck with remorse and re-
fused TO live life OF shame For this she placed
the street minus her baggage which held for her
board She went TO another house Thirty first street
where she cared for The story the ears OF
Detective Cunning, OF the Twentieth precinct who with
Sergeant Taylor, made descent on Mrs Woods house
and arrested three girls named Sarah Davis, Emma
Williams and Fannie Smith, together with Mrs Woods
Jessie Brown making the complaint In Washington
Place Police Court yesterday Mra Woods was held in
81 900 for keeping disorderly house. and the three
girls sent witnesses to the House OF Detention
created by Judge Kilbreth refusing allow Counsellor
Schwab examination OF the defendants Mr..
Schwab demanded an examination and the Judge re-
piled that examination by counsel only given
by courtesy and in this he would refuse IT, The
counsel was entitled he said to hear the evidence and
consult with his clients but nothing more
The complainant Jessie Brown, was locked up IN the
House Of Detention, she having no homo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-05
BUSINESS FAILURES.

Henry r. Russell, who assigned to John Daniel
about three weeks ago. has liabilities amounting u
$l5,Oo7 As; assets, S. 2G o5 actual value thereof
$4,000.
O'Neill Goodwin, butchers, OF No. II West Wash
ington Market, whose assignment TO Cornelius Desmond
noticed in the HERALD OF December Is have takes
that preparatory to their retirement from bush
They perfectly solvent their liabilities ben,
only So O33 "a and their SIS e75 So all of which
they say good.
Jacob Hahn who assigned on December Ii TO Petei
Fuchs has liabilities SO, 226 assets 81 6lo; actua
value 81, $50
Hunting & Earle manun featuring jewellers Of No IL
John street. failed yesterday. The firm has always
been in good repute and their troubles surprise
among those in the trade They have made an assign
mcnt TO John p Fellows, and Mr.. James II. Hunting,
senior member Of the firm has made over his per.
sona property to the same assignee.
The restaurant OF Henry j. Bangs at No. 23l Broad
way has been seized by the Sheriff and the effects
to be sold of The affairs of the concern have moi
been very prosperous during the past year.
Peter w. LuwTie Il Co, butchers, OF No. Washing
ton Market have assigned to Robert B. Cornell.
Thomas b. Bynner, jeweler, OF No 527 Broadway,
has assigned to Daniel T. Appleton and Charles Rosen
baum to Jacob Brush.
The affairs OF the firm Of j. T. Pearsall fruit deal.
ers No. los Front street. present poor prospect fol
the creditors The assignee Mr. McGregor Steele has
FINISHED his statement The liabilities amount Ia
about $40 000 which includes the claims OF $4S 600
parties in New Haven. Conn Among the largest cred
ilors are Gomez Co., $lo,975; Frman Co., $4579i
hones Sons So, 4S1; Sarah Pearsall, 81 900; Mil.
hcenni Co., So 600; T. +. Pearsall 81 900; Lopez
which large part is in debts due the firm The real
estate IL valued at Sl2. O00
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
AMSTERDAM, Dec. Il, 1875.

AMSTERDAM, Dec. Il, 1870.
NJ. VOORHEES,,
democrat, elected to the Assembly from Mont
gomery county last November He is a resident
Of this town. He is a midde-aged man, his
personal appearance recalling to mind the jolly
burgomaster whom Irving describes in his history
OF New York from the time Of the deluge. Mr. voor.
bees was found the Office OF his brother the squire
He said, in answer TO my question as to what he
thought about the advsabty Of so amending the New
York charter have the local officers there elected
in the spring. "We country people have idea that
is best have our county and town elections day
when State issues not part of the canvass. We
find 1t works admirably. Keeping the two elections
distinct gives the voter every chance know what he
Is doing, and in local matters he can pick out the
best men, regardless of State issues. In New York
think it would be great change for the II
nicipa officers elected when only municipal
issues were stake. Unless there very weighty
reasons 10 show why the change should not be made
will be only glad, believing do that sep
arate election would be beneficial 10 New York, 20
vote for any which would give the city spring
municipal election do not consider by saying this
that am fully committed TO tor such a BILL for
as said before, there may be good unknown
to me why any change from the present system would
have too many drawbacks to make the benefits 10 be
derived from change appreciate. but as look at
she question now think separate municipal election
would, as in the country, be a good thing"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-05
REAL ESTATE SALES.

The Exchange was crowded yesterday James NJ
Miller sold under foreclosure house and lot 25xl00 No
Monroe street, valued at SIG OoO to r. McChl fol
$4,000 Mr. Miller also sold plot Of land, 15ox2oo,
on l3sth street, southwest corner Of Home avenue,
MorrIsania, valued at s2l2oo to James c. Freedman
for Sl5270 House and lot, 10 sx1oo H. East 10th
street north SIDE 1884 feet west OF FIRST avenue
valued At sl1 600 to G. Proudnt for 81, 0O0
f. A. Lawrence Co sold by order OF the Supreme
Court house and lease OF lot 25x02 East Eighteenth
street. OF avenue A. TO Mr. J. H. jenkins for $500
The house. IL 6xSS on East Thrteth street. west OF
Second avenue, valued at $l6.5oo, he sold to A. X.
Cory for $11 500
r. n. Ludlow Co sold under foreclosure four lots
each 25xlO0 H. on East 10th street. OF First ave-
nue. valued a. 900. TO William y. Ringwood for
SI2 800
A. X Muller 4 Sons sold, by order OF the Supreme
Court plot OF land 49, 1lxl00 Third avenue south
west OF 127th street. with brown stone house
and interest Of SIC 225
A. j. Blocker sold, by order OF executor the three
story frame house with lot l5x50, No 1i2 Myrtle ave-
nue., Brooklyn. to Mary NJ Bogart for $780,
William Kennedy sold under foreclosure the plot
loOxeSo on West Thirtysixth street. west OF Eighth
avenue, valued at tl92jO TO william stillman, tor
y 900 over mortgage aud interest Of 50 100; In al,
$1,000
winants 4 Davis sold, BY order % Supreme Court
house and lot 25xlO0 Clnton street. near sianlon
10 Jacob Csnten for 81 32a
W. H. Coates sold under foreclosure hours and lot
20x46 East Seventeenth street. south side % feet
west or First avenue valued e12 100 20 Eixa James
plaintn, for 1000 over mortgage Of 900, IN al
5000.
James NJ Miller sold by order Of trustees property
situated on Seventh street. known a. No 49, 10 Charles
Bernhard tor S13,45Q
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-05
LEWIS COUNTY.


Lo~ville is situated on the Utica and Black River
Railroad, about twenty Eve miles from WATERFOWL
Lewis county. Here resides DR.. A H. Crosby, demo-
cratic representative In the Assembly OF the next
legislature He was elected By a majority Of only
tWsve over bis republican antagonist out OF total Of
some 5000 votes cast in the district Ho isa young
man, well educated, member Of the State Medical So
rety, sud has evidently given small attention TO
New York city politics. He Ia also very frank and
0uispoken IN his opinions relative thereto. Il de-
cdediy In favor OF spring election New York. he
remarked 10 ySur correspondent; ''it'will doubt
90 away with gyeat deal OF the bargain and sale
90 prevalent there You will also get better class OF
men 10 ONCE Tam many Hall ought 10 be wiped ou,
Inc uemocrsts Of the state feel that 10 cost
me ucket az least 40 90 votes In the last election
bter opposition 10 Tammany in consequence every
where apparent through ,he country districts why, IL
" dsgraceiul 70 see the autics yearly up the
dempcratic State conventions Two delegations from
New YORK CITY generally make their anpearance and
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claim recognition Then there is a and bad blood Is
enrendered The whole affair has an exceedingly bad
effect throughout the State u tends 70 disorganize
abe democratic party. say, away with Tammany and
let us have no OF her John Kelly, in my opinion,
is one of the weakest political leaders the democrats
have ever placed in power He has done incaleulable
injury the party by his obstinate st necked policy
l perfectly willing that you should put
me on record in these statements / speak
from what i know 10 be doctrine and
my opinions .those Of intelligent democrats with
whom have conversed in various parts the State.
] watched the contest the ReGordership in New
York with considerable interest The folly of Keys
refusal 10 nominate Recorder Hackett quitev APP
parent Mr.. Hackett IS excellent man, but Kelly
allowed personalities 10 enter INTO the campaign, and
thus killed himself and his organization politically.
Then again he assumed dctatorh policy. Why sir,
attempt at dictatorship by any local poll
tcians here would result in the utter annhiation Of
the individual We, IN the country, do not Boss
one another we consult and advise to the best
course to be pursued and give way where II is neces
ear
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HERKIMER COUNTY.
WEST WINFIELD, Dec. 10, ls7;

WEST WINFIELD, Dee TO- 1875.
MYRoN A. M'kEE,
arepublcan was elected represent Herkimer county
In the Assembly this winter. He is in the banking
business in this village He is man apparently
about forty years OF age. He outspoken In
his sentiments and while modcstly claiming that his
opinion of not much account TO any the
question gave excellent for asserting that
a spring election for local officers New York city
would be followed by the best of results If II prop
erly taken advantage of by the voters who pay the
taxes well by men OF both parties who could
be Independent enough for day in the year
TO throw aside party for the general good This qucs
he SAID sis altogether one, but the HERALD
has urged it lately upon grounds which, think, ought
TO meet with the appreciation of the voters gener
ally. II would not of course be fair argument to
show that when the local elections in New York
held In December better were, rule.
selected than have been elected TO office the
change made, for most OF the time then the city
really the mercy of corrupt ring that did not
hesitate declare elected parties who by fair count
OF votes had been defeated But merely mention IL
of the kind OF arguments that will, no doubt DO
brought up against any change being made. ! myself
believe that with proper effort the part ofthe VOTERS
n better class OF ctizens could be chosen 10 ill re-
sponsibe local Offices in New York at election held
the spring for no other than local purposes.
Not only this but If energetcay followed up, the
system had got into vogue, voters by determinedly,
regardless OF party sustaining the better men in tho
and at the polls would virtually put an end TO
the nomination of men not fully qualified by their
character and ability to fill respons BILE local Offices
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cordngly n the question should come up IN the Leg
islature. But, looking al the matter ar DO"
understand IT, do think that the local eeceon snyuu
be held there in the spring instead OF the Gay "heh
State candidates voted Tor and when voters ia helr
excitement over State issues and State candidates
apt forget what local issues are and 70 bear III Hho
that the local issues have no TO do with the state
than the local election this county has 70 DO
with that held IN any other county"
wArEKuLLE Dec. 10, ls7o
AssEHBLYHAN GRIDLEY
Sylvester Gridiey manufacturer OF this place,
man who, though gray haired, acts and otherwise
looks like well preserved man OF forty i've, VIII
represent the Second district OF oneida this winter
Ae is republican IN politics and enjoys the honor OF
being the only republican Assembyman from TINS re-
publican county. Last winter the district was demo-
cratic but Mr.. Ives, who the member then,
did not get by thousand odd SO many votes
this winter as Mr.. Grdley obtained Mr.. Grdley did
not at first seem inclined to speak about New YORK city
affairs on the ground that he had not given them any
special thought Of late Your correspondent, under
the circumstances deemed IT best TO call his attention
TO certain things which brought about years
past In New York by reason of the State and local
elections taking place on the same day and once the
gentleman was aroused to the importance OF the mat
ter in question he spoke openly and frankly. He began
by saying in laughing manner, "Wel, TO tell the
TRUTH the people OF New Iork not like country
folks in good many respects. You do some things
down there that make people up this way open wide
their eyes, assure you. Now, there's Tweed He's
gone, and dare say there are some men in New York
who are rather glad he gone; many, no doubt, be-
cause he sort Of white elephant their hands y
Beng pressed Tor his opinion on the spring elections
81 would not like to commit myself to anything de-
cided about the matter just YETI
do you not, - asked, 'thnk that having your
local elections IN the country preferable TO having
them on the day OF the general electionY"
~ think that 1t is much better that they are not
held the day Of the general election but what might
be very good for countrymen might not be good Tor
New Workers." and Mr. Gridley laughed good ma
turedly. "But,n he continued seriously, 'from all
have heard the subject Of spring election for New
York for local affairs and without, | have already
said, having given the subject any special thought
| think that a
spring would be much more of guarantee of the selcc
ton OF good officials than If the local election was held
the day OF the general election. II certainly would
result in the choice OF better local officers than when
they dragged into State and the dement's
of questionable candidates lost sight Of amid the
DIN and noise OF the two parties struggling the pos
session OF the State.
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY.
AssKMBLrMAS FAuLKSER.

AssKMBLYMAN FAULKNER.
After very uninteresting hunt in the rain through
the very uninteresting village OF Dansvo l found
James Faulkner the reelected democratic Assembly
man from Livingston county. Mr.. Faulkner made
reputation for himself last year by mis- course in refer
10 Governor Tildens reform measures all Of which
he supported In speaking Of the commission recently
appointed by the Governor, with Evarts and Godkn
among the number, Mr.. Faulkner SAID he hoped they
would develop something which would cover in a
measure the matter OF separating local from State
and national elections The idea ITSELF he thought,
was good one; but, passed, he was afraid the party
in power-hs own or the opposition-would strive TO
wrest the law from its proper sphere and hamper with
enactments calculated TO Affect its usefulness TO the
people The idea of the change was good one, but in
his estimation all depended upon the manner in which
the bill passed More harm, he thought, had been
done 10 New York city by the dckerng done ON its
charter AZ Albany than BY any internal mlsgovernmenL
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The Bargain and Sale Policy Of Tam
many To Be Wiped Out.
EVILS OF A "MlXED" CANVASS
Rural Legislators Advocat-
ing a Change.
The Herads Stand Applauded by Dem
ocrats and Republicans
More Opinions from Senators
and Aeeemblymen.
The Counties Of Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis Liv-
ingstOn, Madison, Montgomery, Mon
roe, Niagara, Oneida and 0nOn-
daga Heard From.

II win be seen by the additional interviews Of our
correspondents with Senator's and Assembymen from
Herkimer jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison.
Montgomery, Monroe, Niagara, Oneida and Onondaga
counties that the general sentiments Of members OF the
Legislature from these localities is favorable to spring
election for New York city. 1t win be also noticed that
the democrats are heartily in favor as rule, OF
change in the present system the republicans that
In fact democratic and republican legislators in the
country look upon the matter not much in the light
Of party question that 1t will be OF immense ad-
vantage to New York city securing to the
better chance TO elect good local officers than posi-
BILE under existing circumstances.