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, 1876-11-22
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The New York herald., 1876-08-20
MORE ABOUT BARCLAY & co.

Inquiry at the real estate Office OF Mr. fitzpatrick,
under the Bulls Head Bank on the corner OF Third
avenue and Twenly.nith street. goes to show that
Barclay Il Co, the exchange brokers complained OF
In yesterdays HERALD, have disappeared from their
usual haunts. There three persons IN the 1rm--
Barclay, vanclief and Tutvoy-and besides the OH CO
above mentioned 1t appears they had another at No.
III Broadway, under the name Of Vancllef Co. Some
OF the bogus drafts issued have already
turned but, like the poor fellow O'Nci their
been unable obtain any redress Barclay rented
= part OF Kipatrck's Office and divided ii oil by
means OF railing. Fitzpatrick himself had much
confidence in their operations that ho let them
5000 debt to him for rent and he sent e. to ireland
through them for hts servant girl The dram for that
money he expects TO be returned to him and he will
have to repay the money to his servant. he has al
ready instituted civil proceedings for tho recovery OF
his $780, and If the draft above alluded to back
protested he intends to the arrest OF the ihroc
mon a charge OF obtaining money by false repre-
sentations THIS ho thinks he do. because OF the
that Barclay led hii 10 believe thai the company
mad sufficient iunos deposited with Messrs Richards
Boas correspondents OF tho Bank oi Ireland, at No.
81 Broadway, TO cover the draft gwen 10 him.
one OF the protested drafts was sent by son TO u
dying father IN Ireland and another scntby daughter
her aged mother presented by Captain Garland
To the company before they decamped aud the money
returned. John Berry, OF No. l7o Broadway,
was employed by the company lew days ago 10 ar
with their creditors out The Judge has gwen up
the job seeing no possibility at present oi realizing
real estate at Newtown y. j., which Barclay owns
and which he wished TO have sold for the benefit OF
hs creditors Mr. Berry thinks there reach
ing the by criminal process, citing as his reason
for this opinion the OF Lee 5. Dunn Co., who
swinded large number Of persons years ago ut
No. 80 Broadway. Legitimate brokers OF Wall street
subscribed money to obtain evidence against Dunn aud
his partner Green who was placed under bring
cvdeIcc here FROM Ireland, but they iaed Green
kept in prison for some weeks, IN hopes he would
beray Dunn, but the failure OF the police 10 arrest
that person him to keep silent Richards & Boas
L. r.. 10 l,,r,t ha.n Al
about weeks ago. when the protested drafts began
10 return.
The New York herald., 1876-08-20
THE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES.

There was little more lite than usual at the rcpub-
lican committee rooms. at the Ffih Avenue Hotel,
yesterday, and there large number OF callcrs on
Mr. Mccormick, the secretary who has been out OF
town Tor several days The most noticeable visitor
Mr.. Carl Schurz The cx- Senator coutcntcd him.
self simply by "drop IN" OF CALL and no, re-
main 10 talk tho situation many o. those who
present when he entered would have gladly had
him do
Secretary of the Interior Chandler the chairman Of
the Republican National Committee, LETT Washington
on Friday night or the purpose, IS u thuugni. OF
c"ming 10 his city TO attend 10 some special work OF
Abe committee. However. despatch was received
from Lim last evening al the Committee rooms. in
which ho stated that would DC here before Tues
day.or Wednesday.
The reception rooms Of tho democratic committee at
tho Everett House was visited by but during tho day.
Mr.. Bradbury and y. H. lngrahan, OF Portland, Me-,
were among the callers. Mr. Bradbury says that tho
democrats are enthusiastic IN Maine aud working Just
as hard AS though they had good chance OF carrying
the State The republican majority there at the last
election was s. 500 he thai the democrats Will
not only on the llth o! september next keep the re-
publican majority down TO these hgnrcs, but they wIIl
carry two OF The Congressional districts
The New York herald., 1876-08-20
THE EXCISE MONEYS.

In explanation OF the reason for so largo a sum o!
excise moneys remaining unapproprated by the Board
OF Estimate ana ApportoDment IT was yessarday
asserted ha, the Board delaying action until the
exac, necessities OF the various institutions
tanned Ii has been the practice of the Board to make
the distribution every fall PER capita basis, taking
the number Of persons relieved by such Institutions.
Last year istrbutions made, and. with
1854, 600 OF a surplus on hand, quite sum will be
to each deserving society this fall With view
ascertanng the number relieved by tho respective
institutions the Comptroller has issued circular, cali
lug upon the officers for report Of the number
wholly or partially supported, the number
OF days for which such support, was fur
nishcd the amount and i-nJ OF assistance
rendered 60 outside poor, number Of meals quantity OF
clothing fuel &c supplied, amount OF cash donations
the number of patents treated prescribed FOR. sur
g.cal operations performed number OF outdoor pa.
teEts treated visited by hospital and inilrmary
officers The circular also calls for the amount OF re-
ceipts each and all during the first
mopths OF this year aud III. amount OF disbursements
Tor each aud ali kuds OF expenses H. when these
ports in II Is suspected iha any Institution has
mIsreprescntcd the facts, the Finance Department will
institute special inquiries the real facts
guard against any portion VI the fund going into the
hands OF institutions which dishurse the greater part
Of their income IN salaries aud perqlsites 10 occrs
The New York herald., 1876-08-20
ANOTHER BRIDGET BARRY CASE.

About m onth ago the HxRALD called the attention
Of tho pablic to the systematic course OF swindng
pursued by various sowing machine companies who
sell their machines instalments and the slightest
soppase In tho payments seize the machines aud re-
tain tho money already paid thcm The case at that
time that Of Bridget Barry, poor ncedewoman
who, crszed by her ruin, smashed the plate glass
windows OF the sewing machine company's store, IN
Union square. Police Justice Duly discharged her
HgRALE caused little comment. and considerable
donated by charitable citizens or The relief OF
Mrs. Barry The present is similar John
Lynch, furniture dealer doing business at No. 304
Eighth avenue advertses IN various papers that
he will sell furniture by iistanents. Each
purchaser this plan to sign contract which,
in the event OF the slisatest infracon OF its terms
entities Lynch seize the furniture. mrs. Sarah
Serinc IS widow lady, residing at No. ~ Greenwich
She has family o! tour children, and de-
pcnds for her support upon lew boarders In De-
cember last she bought $50 worth OF furniture the
instalinent plan from Lyn ynch She paid sl2 down aud
agreed to pay SlU per month. She continued TO pay
this amount until Lynch claimed that she owed him
So when she believed that she owed him only 81 out of
the entire 500 She refused pay the 80 extra when
Lynch called in city marshal and seized the iurni-
She then offered to glvc him the So but he
fused. During the seizure Lynch IS alleged 10 have
caught Mrs. Serne by the ard thrown her against
the wall For this assault Judge Duay held him in bail
yesterday afternoon, and regretted the law did no: give
him the power replace the furniture in Mrs Sorines
uOe
The New York herald., 1876-08-20
CREEDMOOR.

THE BULLS EYE BADGE MATcH-coMPETIrIoA
FOR THE SCHUYLER, HARTLEY GRAHAM
BADaE--IHE AUSTRALIANS UP TO TIN
MARK.
Two rife matches were shot yesterday at Crcoi-
moor-one at long range for the Geser bulps ego
badge and one yards, for the Schuyler, Hartley
Il Graham badge. Comparatively few rilemen en-
tered tho lists for either competition.
THE BULLS BADGE MATCH
This the fourth competition for the Geiger buls
eye badge The match open only to members Of
the Amateur Rifle Club; distances 1C00 900 and 500
yards twenty shots at the first distance, fifteen at the
second and ten at the third; no sighting shots;
weapon, any ro within the rules Of the National Rife
Association. The badge to be held by tho marksman
making the greatest number Of bulls eyes at all the
ranges, and to become the property OF tho contestant
who shall win It three times. Entrance foe, 81.
Yesterday there were altogether fifteen entries
for the match; among whom appeared three
members OF the Australian rifle tcam Captain
j. McGarrie Smith, Color Sergeant D. Geo and
Mr.. J. J. Siade Lieutenant J. II. Maddocks, who was
also on tho ground and for the sake OF practice did
enter the competition, although he made very good
record. Taken a whole the shooting was very tine,
and Mr.. l. L. Allen, who carried of the honors Of Tho
day, has The satisfaction o knowing that he won tho
badge by the highest numbcr OF bulls eyes thrty ever
made at Crcedmoor in this match.
SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM BADGE
This competition Tor rapidty and accuracy IN
firing and is the second that has taken place Tor tho
badge From the nature OF tho contest the quickness
OF loading aud dschargng the weapon used
Is OF the greatest Importance In the hrst,
and IN yesterdays competition, the Burton
gun carried OF tho prize Tho match is open to all
corners who are members OF tho National Rifle Asso'
ciaon. Distance 20J yards; weapon, any rlo within
Tho rules ol tho National Rfc ASSOCIATION;
position standing; two sighting shots to be fred con.
sccnt,vcly Competitors TO fire many shots rs pos
sibe within the space Of thirty seconds, and t. have
chances" Tho aggregate score made IN o0th
'cnances'' to be counted Entrance fee, fifty cents;
halt the entrance money to be divided among the men
making tho best three Tue badge TO he won
three limes-nbt necessarily in successou-bcfore he
coming the property OF tho winner There were eight
entries. The following are tho scores:-
The New York herald., 1876-08-20
THE DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE.

MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE LAST NIGHr-A
DEADLOCK IN THE MOVEMENT.
Tho committee OF four appointed by the sub-com-
mjttees OF the rammany and anti-Tammany Conference
met last evening at the Monument House Union
square Messrs. Emanuel B. Hart and Charles W.
Brooke present on behalf Of anti Tammany and
Messrs William r sasberts and John Kelly for Tam
many Hail. They cosetcd together for about
IN hour, but arrived at understanding The induce
ments held out by the Tammanyites enough to
satisfy the opposition. Tho anti i-Vanmany men do
equal rcprcsc ntation and division of patronage
whereas Tammary oilers them but one-thlrd. Both
sides firm their attitude and there appears be
little prospect OF corcation. The Tammany men
base their the OF the respective organiza-
tions November last To this anti Tammany Objects
fearing heins voted down with such feeble representa-
tiou. The meeting adjourned therefore, without
compishng anything and the matter stands us IL did
Friday evening The members oi the committee
viii report back on Monday TO the Conference Com.
m,toe, and from present appearances that VIII DO tho
end OF the movement Tho general opinion among
those Interested that there will DC coalition
the basis proposed by Tammany Hail, but that
other effort will undoubtedly DC made.
Mr. Charles W. Brooke, who offered the reacc- max
!nc resolutions in Irving Hail. SAID last night after tho
meeting. that the basis offered by Iammany Hail
there would be no union between the two organiza-
lions. Tammany Hall was seeking conciliaon and had
no right 10 dictate tho terms. II the movement failed
II would not be the fault OF anti raumany tor they
were ready for ~ and as Tamnany Hall was to DO tho
gamer Dy It's the ctncr would lOSc
nothiag the terms should be lair and equal rcprcsen
taton from both sides.
Mr.. Emanuel b. Hart gave the opinion that tho
movement would not DC successful. lie attended The
meeting representing the sentiment OF the anti Tam
many faction, and could not accept the proposition
made by ramnany Hall No less than equal reprcsen-
would satisfy his party, and there seemed be
disposition on the part OF Tammany to meet them
such terms
House Mr.. Kelly and Mr. Roberts. arm, uisap-
pcarcd in the direction OF Fourteenth street. judg
consultation the reporter hurried thither. on the
sloup OF rammany Hail. hc found Mcssrs Kelly
Roberts and Mr.. Richard j. Morrison, who offered the
olive branch in his resolutions OF the ight before On
nquirin2 the result OF tho conference all three gentle
men discovered dsinclination 10 be interviewed
which proof against, the reporters most strategic
interrogations
The New York herald., 1876-08-20
THE MYSTERY OF THE WOODS.
THE DECEASED A PROMINENT CONGREGATIONAL
MINISTER.

THE DECEASED PROMINENT CONGREGATIONAL
MINISTER.
Last Wednesday afternoon Captain Walsh of tho
Thirteth precinct found the dead body an unknown
man in the woods OF the Convent OF the Sacred Heart
Manhattanvillc Deceased about i've ,cet seven
inches high and wore dark clothes. The body was
very much decomposed. He was taken to the Morcue
the next day. With him found blue cotton um-
brclla, and Of his pockets pockc book
tanning paper with the strange words:-"B Bellevue.
East Twenty sixth stree,-uld men, 4S7, Had )" also
slip from the Boston Adrance OF May ~ 1875 about
convention Of ministers that b.ing held near
ton.
From these slight ccws his body was yesterday
identified AS that OF William Boment u leading Con-
grcgatonal minister IN Paterson, n J. Ho was last
the afternoon OF Thursday July %, by gen.
ticman to whom hc paid some Hnl Tho following
afternoon, Will best relate that part OF his life which is
OF pubic Interest,"
d. Il Davenport residing in Emira, n. Y, testified
ioliows:-
Yesterday friday evening, l received a telegram
from New YORK, signed J. A. True informing OF
the death OF the Rev. William Bemcnt, a Congrega-
tionsl minister, resident at Elmra and tem-
porarily residing at Jersey cry Heights,
upon the death OF his wife years ago. be-
cano for short time deranged, never know him
to be afflicted since, deceased VAS man OF regular
habits, seventy years OF age and native OF Ashteic,
Mass, and resident OF Enira upward OF twenty.six
years; came TO this citY response to the telegram
OF Mr. True ana succecded IN tracing the deceased TO
convent grounds. Msnhattanvc on Wednesday oven
ing, and removed 10 the Aorguc the following day;
Is my opinion that deceased whilc temporarily de-
ranged, wandered 10 the place where his body was
found and there died; have seen his clothing and
pockc,book now a, the Moreue, ana fully identity
tnori AS the property OF william Bcment
The New York herald., 1876-08-20
A GRATUITOUS MISSTATEMENr
Nxw YORK. Angus; Is. 1870

Nxw YORK Angus; Is, 1876.
TO EpIroE THE HERALD
My attention has only o-dsy been called to the fol-
lowing paragraph in The Court News" OF the HERALD
OF Saturday last, August 12:
Henry Morford, formerly one of the clerks OF the
Court OF Common rleas recently arrested under
execution In a civil action white in actual attendance
witness IN one OF the district courts HIS counsel
Mr.. A. H. Reavy and cxJudge Bustcod sued out writ
OF habcas corpus, which there was hearing yestcr
day in Supreme Court Chambers the result oil which
was tho discharge oi the prisoner.
have doubt whatever that some man OF my
may have been arrested, stated but strongly
object to the pointing out OF myself the person by
the additional statement that the prisoner had been
"formcriy one OF the Clerks IN the Court OF Common
Pleas" something undoubtedly added by some remark.
ably knowing reporter As happen TO be the only
man OF the who has ever hold position In tho
Common Pleas OF tins city, and as my absence during
the summer until Monday last, in Europe, would
have made any such arrest al least inconvenioni,
presume that you will have objection 10 the pubca-
ton OF this note something equivalent. that tue lew
trends who acknow ledge me may be assured Of my
having thus far escaped the clutches oi the a~ ciy
or criminal, however abundauuy may have deserved
penal attention from either or both am, very re.
spsctiuiy. yours. HENRY hoRFORD
The New York herald., 1876-08-20
O'LEARY'S WALK.
NEW YORK, august Is, 1867.

NEW YORK, august Is, 1857.
To THE EDITOR HEnAip:-
perceive in the HERALD OF this orning paragraph
''OLeary's Walk" and in giving O'Leary's state
ment you say, ''Mr. OLcary, his side, said 10 o
HERALD reporter last evening that the action OF Plum
mcr attempt TO blackmai Just before OLcary's
walk began Punmer made his appearance, saying that
he the representative OF the Sportsmdn."
Now editor of that paper beg 10 state that no per-
OF that name mas been employed Ia any capac
ily the Sportsman Representatives OF this paper
are always furnished with proper credentials Yours
obediently, =. j. FOSTER,
Editor of tho New York Sportsman.
Nsw YORK, August Is, 1876.
To rnB EDITOR OF THE HERALD:--
The article published IN your issue Of yesterday
morning in reference to my late pedestrian feat at the
American Institute OF this city Is alsehood from
beginning to end 1t gotten up by Clarke and
Plummcr for blackmailng purposes a careful PERU
sal OF the article question will show. Believing the
creatures TO be unworthy ol pubic ice | will dis
miss them from my mind, feeling assured that the
citizens OF New lork Will place but little confidence
IN the assertions OF such man MS Edward Plummcr,
alias Benjamin Franklin, John Paul McAuiin, or
with whom he comes in contact Tor the purpose oi
plying his ncarous games An insertion OF the above
will confer many favors ou yours, very sincerely,
DANIEL O'LEARv
New YORK. August Is, 1879
We, tho undersigned, judges OF the recent walk gwen
BY Daniel o'Lcary the Institute, Of this
city, pronounce tho letter signed in some OF the daily
papers by one Frank Clarke as falsehood from be-
ginning to end. The Information supplied the repre-
sentavcs of the journals referred 10 by fellow call
ing himself Plummcr, or McAalin, Is entirely without
foundation. To our personal kno~lcdgc Mr. 0'Icary
passed in front the judges stand 4. 900 times,
which, with eight circuits making one mile, clearly
proves that he accomplished the distance UNDER
took walk-500 miles-insldc OF tho specified time,
six consecutive days
THOMAS II. CUNNINGHAM,
HUGH J. DRURY,
JOHN 7. HAYES,
JAMES J. DRURY,
JOSEPH DALEY.
The New York herald., 1876-08-20

dusrious," and II would be inconsistent with the dea
OF civil service reform 10 remove simply because
they voted In accordance with their political principles
Tho subcommittee now arragn the Commissioners,
and say that republicans 'kept in Office. not
for the public interests, but solely for the safety
pecuniary Interests Of tic heads" They say
"You cannot be ignorant OF the fact that very wide
and increasing disconten exists throughout the party
from the belief that some half dozen but many
scores republicans drawing pay in your depart
ment for other than those attached TO this
Office which they hold, and which services neithei
for the OF the democratic party the pub
lie = Let the public be satisfied that everv do.
partmcnt OF our city under democratic control being
run solely the interest OF the pubic. and let the
democratic party be satisfied that they being
treated honestly and fairly by their party leaders, and
Kings county will roll up larger majority for Tilden.
Hendricks and reform than she has before
The New York herald., 1876-08-20
BROOKLYN POLITICS.

caucus of The delegates TO the Republican State
Convention tom Kings county wns held IN Brooklyn on
Friday night for the purpose of arriving at the choice
OF the majority Tor Governor. Among those present
were Silas y. butcher, ex-Adcrman Richardson Gen
cral Jourdan, Benjamin Wilson and David Williams.
The latter gentleman occupied the chair. Among the
names prcscated as candidatcs for the nomination
General :. /. woodlord Ex-Governor Morgan. A.
Il. Cornell and W NJ Evarts rnc Custom House fac
uon witch decidedly strong In caucus, urged the
claims OF Cornell Several ballots were taken. but no
choice was reached and the delegates adjourned 10
meet again in caucus ut saratoga on Tuesday next
The New York herald., 1876-08-20
THE LETTER CARRIERS.
THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OBLIGED TO DENY
THEIR PETITION.

THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OBLIGED TO DENY
THEIR PETITION.
Postmaster James yesterday received the following
letter from Postmaster General Tynor In answer to
the petition OF the letter carriers of this city for
restoration of their pay to the former standard -
Posr OvrIcE DEPARTMENT.
as Ma,tSs1os ~ D. e; Ansus. A., ,so Us isaa
the hands OF Mr. G@yls dsner. Of the
closing petition Of the letter carriers Al yoar oce asking
for eyocatien Of the orders Of The Postmaster Genera
by which salaries tho carriers reduced aud
Without replying in detail to the OF the petit
ton will simply say that the reduction In the salaries
the country made necessary by the REDUCTION in the
The payment of letter for this s. 10000
The Pr9vea a. oy ;hs sSngsss Of s G
ing the present will amount 70 sls7s.s3a most Of
bic data before the depar.ment which 81, leaves u
cover all tho contingencies which may arise during
sf the orders OF Nav and july 1876 were granted the in
creased expenditure made necessary thereby would amount
II further prayer of the petitioners the
isa were granted the expcnd,nres aud ccisncy would
be largely increased aud above the jut named
BIDS Of the Ssad aSy
men, need not add ,la, cannot grant s prayer OF these
petitioners without violating Obligations public
officer am, therefore, compelled to decline IT.
n sS ns syS las s s tho a .as
In the OF this class OF faithful employees
not made upon the advice Of the Post Office DO
par:mcnt No officer o this department who Is familiar
arduous aud difficult performed by the
carriers has believed taat they overpad and
Tor the which required such reduc
has emansted tron the department All In
connection with this branch OF the service
many OF related tho Injustice iha, would
probably be done these poorly paid people. fully laid
the mutecs of the houses of
session IL therefore, hafdshps shall follow
the decrease OF Of tho letter tho
fault lie with tins department. am sir, very
respectfully, your obodent servant,
JAMES y. TYNEk, Postm aster General.
Hon r. L. JAMES. Postmaster, New York