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The New York herald., 1876-12-30
THE BROOKLYN FIRE.

Charles Vine, the young man who was badly in
jured at tho Brooklyn Theatre the night OF the fire
by Jumping from tho dress circle TO tho parquet Is
slowly recovering.
COMING BENEFITS
The benefit entcrtainmcnt which to havo
been gwen at the Brooklyn Academy OF Music
tonight by Messrs. Shook L. Palmer unavold-
ably postponed until the evening OF January G. 1871
owing the unexpected illness OF Miss Clara Norris
who was to assume the principal role The Handel and
Haydn Society will gvc musical entertainment at the
Academy OF Music Brooklyn, on Tuesday evening
January 1871 for the benefit OF the suc by tho
flre. number OF noted artists have kindly voiun
tecrcd their services on that occasion. The Police
Commissioners have granted permission to tho cntro
police force 10 dispose OF the tickets and tho
officers selling the greatest number OF tickets Tor
occasion Will DO each presented with a new suit Of
clothes.
rHE RELIEF FUNDS.
Mayor Schroeder, OF Brooklyn, had received up TO
yesterday sl2 33l so Tor the Brooklyn sufferers Tho
President oil tho Mechanics Bank. MI. Daniel
Chauncey, acknowledges tho receipt TO date OF
$3.50 40.
The inquest before Coroner Simms and jury touch
ing the loss OF lilo the recent theatre rc re-
sumed last evening. George Rhind, who was employed
by Shook Palmer at tho theatre stage doorkecper
the only witness examined. lie said ne could not
swear that he had seen hose on the premises since
last season. policeman ordered the witness away
from his post tbroe minutes after the fire broke out,
saying, 'Old gentleman. you must move away, or the
wall viii be down you.
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
THE AMERICAN INDIAN.

regular meeting Of the American Geographical
Society was held last evening At ChIckering Hall.
Chief Justice Daily in the chair. Major J. W.
Powell addressed tho society upon tho PHILOSOPHY
OF the North Amcrcsn Indians" their ideas OF
creation, their gods. their religion. their mythology
and their traditions. II was a most elaborate essay.
II traced the system OF the world under which mau
existed from complete savagery TO civilization. II
touched on cosmology aud gave complete history Of
the theology Of the North American Indians, their
hero gods, their armament gods ana Their tuIcar
gods "ln Indian philosophy" SAID the lecturer 'tho
gods are not vcry Tar from us In Intrinsic nature.
They poor brutcs, like ourselves, with like pas
sons and liko preudices, quick TO anger and OF
crous impulse; revcngetuI TO enemy and faithful 10
friend The gods the Our nteriority due
to late dcgeneracy" Major Powell spoke nj some
length concerning the religion OF tho Indian, and
cudcd his discourse with happy description OF the
"0rign OF the Echo which he considered OF the
most beautiful OF Indian tales or traditions.
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
FORGIvING FLYNN.

personal encounter took place Thursday even.
ing In tho Astor House rotunda between two weIl
known ward politicians which gave rise little
citement at the time II appears that cx-Coroner
Flynn, ex-Alderman Moore, Justice Callahan,
Mr. Terence Duffy ana others OF party Of
friends had strolcd into tho roiunda, two
three at time, during the early
part OF the evening" until there was quito a number
grouped about the bar talking and occasionally drink
ing together very amcaLly I'll Mr. Richard Enright
entered the room. He took at OF the lunch
counters at some distance from The bar his pres
encc was not noticed by any of the drinking party
until Mr.. Duty, on turning round caught sight OF hun
and called hrn up to urink ExCoroncr Flynn and tho
others now recognized the new conner and the former
turning toward Mr Duny grumbied out something un-
complimentary 10 the invited Mr.. Enrigbt caught
the OF tho words, and walking up to Mr. Flynn
asked HIM In an undertono what he meant by such
Language, and added, "you'rc another" This re-
tort courteous upset the equann,i,y OF Mr..
Flynn, who may have been Otherwise soue
what heated, and, hastily setting down his giass,
he struck Enrght, but tho blow Tell short. In
instant Enright caught up giuger ac glass from the
and struck Mr.. Flynn IN return sharp blow
In the faco, cutting an ugly cash lnst below
Tho blood began TO flow profuseiy IRON tho
wound aud tho other in tho facc which
had been made by the splinicrcd fragments hr. En-
right nereupon Lurricdly turned and the door
lie had left before any thought ot stopping him,
and then the attention Of all was turned 70 the
porarily bound up, and a hack called which
conveyed him. 10 his home, In Whitehall street.
Mr. Enright feturnsd about eleven O'Clock 10 the
Asor House, but has not been since at his ord
nary resorts IN the city. ExCoroner Flynn
called upon yesterday at his residence. lie
anxious to have the affair passed over. He did not
know who u was that hit him, and he could not say
II was Enrignt There bad been two or thrco
sep'''sun Iii si,hsr HSs or vas wnom. Ho '"ss Was
engaged In political dispute and he mognes that
he unintcnsionaiiy injured. lie seemed 20 speak
with difficulty, and suffered from the pain OF tho
wound. Hts face cut, and he hcld handkerchief
before u while speaking lie was MT IN bed but par
italy dressed. ana evidently had been up most oil tho
day He had cuts across thc bridge OF HIS and
the right side Of his acc Ho did not want the matter
70 get into The papers, and treated Is lightly.
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
THE CITY's CRIME.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF POLICE
JUSTICES,

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF POLICE
JUSTICES.
The Board OF Police Justices held hcir last meeting
for the present year at tho Washington Place Court
last night Justice Flammcr read the annual
port OF the Board. According to this report OF tho
s7.307 arrests made during the year end
ing October 81, 1876, 4.6s7 strangers
leaving the number OF residents OF this
city arrested at 227s OF the total number 81 os4
were held; tho males arrested 81, Is9; le-
males, q, ,5ls OF 1.420 cases OF ieiony 445s were
arragned and 962 held. In Is Az cases the offend
ers we're arra,gncd and held 0sls cases, Of which
number 664 cases those OF violation OF the ex
cise law. Tbero 163 cases Of burglary,
OF which 600 were held; i,342 grand lar
ceny SAT held; 22v robbery, lo4 held; l44
fconious assault and battery 4y7, 352 nsid larceny
from the person, sl5: assault and battery 53S SIS
held; cruelty to animals, 3g1. 325 he'd; disorucrly
houses, 23l lsl held violation OF Excise law 1904
3l77 held petit larceny, 570l s93 held intoxicaton
disorderly conduct 55.y1S So 95S heidi vagrants,
5000: violation OF corporation ordnance, 2, ,ogs /;
juvenile delnqucnts 1856; insanity, IA: abandon
mcnt +O1 disorderiy persons 149 bastardy, 10l and
offences not classified 125. Among the number Of
persons arrested, nold TOR trial and convictc !,
"a 1925 were rish s2i natives OF the United States
4sl Italians; nativcs all other countries, POI
VISION Of thc gambling and lottery laws Is strongly
recommended the report There were 49I cases Of
fconious assault aud battery. Justice Smith strcnu-
ousiy that the present Excise laws were futile
far their direct object was concerned.
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
THE BROCK MURDER.

Governor Bedle OF New Jersey, has decided TO
grant a respite to Ryan and Oschwad, tho murdcrers
Of Policeman Brock. The respite extends February
o. Owing to the pressure OF public business and the
early meeting OF tho State Legislature with work in
cidentai it tho Governor able to
papers IN the case preliminary to its going before tho
Court OF Pardons Hence Tho respite.
The following is copy OF the Official notice OF
pite received yesterday by Shern Harrison -
The State OF New Jcrscy--JosEPH d. BEDLE, Governor
of the State OF New Jersey
To OUR SHERIFF or OUR COUNTY OF Essex. GREETING
Know you that for divers reasons, thereto moving
have granted, and do hereby grant, respite TO
Thomas Ryan and Charles Oschwald now under sem
tcncc OF death by reason OF conviction OF murder In
tho FIRST degree heretofore had the Court Of oyer
1crmncr and general Jail delivery in and for said
county OF Essex.
And do hereby order and direct that you suspend the
execution CT said sentence OF death upon said Thomas
Ryan and Charles 0schwad until Friday tho 9th DAY
February, 1877. until you hercinto led
by my warrant, directed and delivered you accord
Given under my hand and the great seal Of the State
OF New Jersey, at Trenton, this 9Th day OF Dccem
Der, A. u. 1876 JOSEPH ID. BEDLE.
HENRY c. KELSEY Secretary OF state.
Upon receipt OF the document the Sheriff proceeded
to the County Ja where tho prisoners are held and
notified them. Both men were unconccalcd In th cir
JOY and thanked The sheriff for the good news he
brou pht them.
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
ANOTHER MESSIAH.

The strange conduct Of Bernard Webbcr,
pcnter in Greonvillc N. j., caused examination TO
be- madc by County Physician Converse Of Jersey City
as 10 his sanity. lew weeks ago wcbber had
Interview with Father Mcndlc pastor of
ST. Paus church. In which he raved religious qucs-
toLs, and declared that he was the ouiy true living
representative Of Christ. On Tuesday morning, during
the celebration Of high mass, webbcr approached tho
altar Tor tho purpose OF receiving the sacra.
mcnt but Father Mcndle declined 10 admin
lister u. knowing tho state OF tho mans
mind Webbcr then faced the congregation and do
lvcrcd address the German language, declaring
that the only true representative OF God. Tho
singular feature OF the is that the county
physician pronounces tho man to be perfectly sane
uc Is now ut large.
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
METROPOLITAN RIDING ACADEMY.
PosrpoNEMENr OF THE ENTERTAINMENT FOR

PosTPoNEMENT OF THE ENTERrAINMENT FOR
THE BENEFIT or ST. JOHNS GUILD.
The first OF the series OF regular winter entertain
proposed bc given at the Metropolitan RID.
ing Academy atcly the American Institute Exhibition
Building) did take place last evening. 1t the
intention OF the proprietor Mr.. Frederick J. Enelc-
hardt, to devote the receipts Of las. evening to ST.
Johns Guild. but the arrangement at the Academy not
being coin pe,ed and the fact that the storm would
prevent even fair attendance, induced him TO post
pono his opening until tonight. and axe some
ing next week the benent the Guild. Last evening
devoted 10 inc practice OF several valuable horses
In the riding circle. In the centre OF the hall
Professor Henri de Bussigny exhibited the horse Gen.
crai In rsdnSge act IN three gaits-ihe walk. the
trot and the gallon.
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
POLLITZ IN A FIX.

few days age Hugo Poilitz. OF No. sos West Fitv.
nth street, called Frederick d. Yrckis Of No 225
Church street, With cheek Greopbaum Brothers
Tor $12 and asked TO have cashed saying all
right Mr. Fricgie cashed ii but subsequently learn
ing that olntx had no money 10 his account With tho
nrm named, caused his arrest. A similar COM
plant made against the prisoner by
Herman Lowenstein, Of No. 35s Canal street, who he
is charged with having dcraudcd Of tl5 Counsellor
Leo scnwab moved Tor the prisoners discharge on Tia
ground tha tho complaint failed disclose the fact
thai roInz had not bank account with 6recnbaum
brothers and that essential part Of Tho case
swell said Justice Morgan, ~ Will remand the case
until 10 morrow for cxamination."
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
THE ALLEGED sCUTTLING.

The British bark soaward, Captain Macgregor from
London which arrived At Portland, Me-, on the 9th
inst, reported that while boarding in the south Pas
sage the abandoned British brig Wild Horse, Captain
McCumbcr, from New York 70 Halifax, auger holes
were found bored IN her Yesterday . HERALD re-
porter called upon Messrs J. y. whitney Co, No.
28y. Broadway. the agents OF the Wnd Horse. They
stated that they esteemed Captain John Nccumbcr,
and did believe the story OF the augcr holes. Ho
was tho sole OF lost vessel, and she not
insured That ought settle all questions TO any
motive 10 dcfraud any Insurance company. vesscls,
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
ST. PAULS INJUNCTION.

II will bc next "Wednesday before tho Newark Prcs
bytcry NJ the outcome OF the trial OF Rev Mr. Soc, do
cides whether II Is or is not lawful for women to
preach There seems 10 doubt that the Presby-
terry will by decisive vote declare against Mr. SEQ ard
tho women occupants Of tho pulpit, but VIII, At no
same ttmc exoucratc Mr.. See from any intended dso
bedicncc OF the ordinance Of God and The Chursh,hs
inu nCtion OF ST. Paul
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
THE WRECKED LILLIAN CAMERON.
lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
souAs BEACH, N. j., VIA SEA Giar. n. j.,

sQUAs BEAcH, n J., VIA SEA GiRI. \. J,l
Dec ~ 1875 I
One Of tho most tempcsluous storms that has visited
this coast many years has been raging all day.
setting at daylight with high wind and from
the northeast and changing about noon 10 continu
gallo and drenching rain, which tonight is In
creasing In violence and WITHOUT sign Of abatement
The brganine Lillian Gamer entire cargo
demned and ordered 10 be thrown overheard by the
underwriters surveyor. The high sea, which was
breaking over the wreck to-day, rendered II Impossible
20 board her. Very faint hopes now entertained for
saving the vessel she having moved her stern south
ward az the last high water. and at tho next tide IS
expected to change her position that " will bc i'm
possible for her hold out TIL morning The Cameron
though new, is Of slight build.
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
DEATH FROM LOCKJAW.

Thomas Arthur, . laborcr, residing At Union Hill
~ j., dicd Of lockjaw. The deceased bad Quo OF HE
fec. crushed few days ogo By barrel falling i,
At the weshawkcu oil docks, where he was employed,
and was taken 10 St Mary's Hospital, Hoboken DR..
Chabart told HIN that II was necessary 10 have his
toes ampuasd bat he refused 70 submit 10 tho opera.
tion. Modification set In and last Tuesday locklxw
followed lie leaves widow aud several children.
The New York herald., 1876-12-30

when abandoned, occasionally have been pierced with
aueer holes by their captains for the purpose OF sink
ing them 10 prevent collisions with passing craft The
following is letter received from Captain Mccumbcr:-
MAITLAND. n s.. Dec. o.. 1875
Messrs. j. =. WHITNEY 4 Co. =
DEAR Sirs--I safe NATL and with all my
but lost the Wild Horse She Is total loss
What will do
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
AISLE SEATS FORBIDDEN.

At regular meeting yesterday morning OF the
Brooklyn Board OF Police and Excise, IL Was unani-
mously resolved that, in compliance with the prov-
sions Of 81, ttc IL, OF tho Charter or the city
Of Brooklyn, the superintendent be directed TO issue
the necessary orders to all precinct and subprecinct
commanders prohibiting the placing OF seats oil any
description In tho aiscs or corridors OF o the pub
buildings
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
A PRESS REQUEST.

Tho VIII Of tho late William J. Haskett was offered
for probate Yesterday. II s said that he has left
bequcs, to the Press Clup OF $500 year during tho
lifetime Of his wife, aud that upon death sho club
10 10 receive 81, 900 absolutely
The New York herald., 1876-12-30
DIALECT HUMoR

Mr. W. 8. Andrews will lecture this evening 10
Cooper Institute (irse courso) on "Diaioct Humor."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21
Taxing Mortgages.

The Maryland legislature has the question
OF the taxation OF mortgages before II while
considering the assessment bill, and the in
telligent expression of opinion seems TO be
largely in favor of exempting mortg cages
from taxation. The Baltimore San takes very
decided ground in opposition to the proposed
tax, and a correspondent of that paper eX-
presses the fear that "by taxing mortgages
all present mortgages will enforce the pay
ment Of their money, and thus bring distress
upon the debtor class, and that such people
who have money TO loan Will seek other
places for 10, and therefore our financial strln-
gency will still be more cramPed" This ques-
ton Of the policy OF taxing mortgages was
very fully discussed at the late interview be-
tween the delegation OF District ax-payers
and the House District Committee. The i'm
policy of such tax in the way Of driving
away capital seeking Investment, and capt.
talists seeking residence, was urged very
effectively, and on the other hand numerous
instances were shown where communities in
various states OF the Union had prospsred in
marked degree through exemption from a
mortgage tax. Mr.. Clagett mentioned
amongst other cases that of the Give county
act" in the state OF New Jersey. This state
has twenty one counties, five OF which for
some cause were relieved from a tax upon
mortgages. The result of this relief to the
i've counties was, in ten years, the Increase
In taxable property, which the whole state
got the benefit of, of one hundred and twenty
six million, seven hundred thousand dollars
against an increase OF thirty seven million
in all OF the other sixteen counties, and the
savings banks in the i've counties thus re-
lieved made loans upon real estate by mort
gage of fourteen million against FIVE hun
dred thousand dollars In all the remaining
sixteen counties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21

The Baltimore American thinks the whole,
sale 'slashing' OF the salaries of the federal
ofhce-hOlders by the House of Representa-
tives suggests an Inquiry as to whether there
has been decrease in the cost OF living that
will enable those who have been deprived Of
fifteen per cent. of their income to adjust
their household expenses TO the new schedule
OF wages, and justly says that a very large
majority of the people who work for a living,
whether with their hands or their brains,
barely manage TO keep out Of debt. There
Is, as the same paper suggests, but one con-
sideration that weuld justify a reduction
OF salaries-namely, a corresponding reduc-
tion In the cost Of living. 1t requires but a
slight investigation TO show that there has
not been this corresponding reduction. Rents,
meats, dry goods, and groceries of all kinds
with but few exceptions, are as high as they
were three or four years ago. The American
Is, therefore, Of the opinion that the effect of
reduction offfteen per cent. In the salaries
OF government officers will drive all the
married men out OF the departments. 1t will
do more. II will have tendency TO increase
crime, by.multiplying entertainments and
defalcations in the different departments of
the government. Human nature is human
nature; and employees who have, by the ex-
ercise OF the strictest economy, been enabled
to indulge in few OF the comforts and none
OF the luxuries OF life, will hardly be able to
adapt themselves 10 a still shorter allowance
without a severe struggle between their evil
and their better natures. 1t Is susceptible of
demonstration that nearly all cases OF en-
beZzlement and defaIcation on the part of
minor employees can be traced to Inadequate
compensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21

The Ward will case settled in Detroit last
week was one OF unusual interest and i'm
portance. Mr.. Wards estate is estimated al
between 5000 900 and 50 900 900, and by the
provisions of a codicil attached to his will
his i've children by his first wife were to re-
ceive $500 per month, the greater portion OF
bis wealth being left to the widow and two
children of his second marriage. The heirs
OF the first marriage contested the will on
the ground that the will had been procured
through undue influence, and the trial was
rendered the more interesting by the allega-
ton and the proof introduced that the de-
ceased had been controlled by so-called spir-
itual dictation. a long trial resulted In the
disagreement OF the jury, but in the second,
which ended the other day. a compromise
was announced by which the widow and her
two infant children are to received property
valued at Il 800 900, and the other heirs are
to have the remainder OF the property, which
is valued at 80 900 900 after the discharge of
the Indebtedness thereon. This settlement is
generally regarded as an equitable one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21

The letter of Mr.. Richard III. Dana jr. TO
Secretary Boutwell, cannot but be looked
upon as sad breach of propriety. II was
perhaps human that Mr.. Dana should have
felt indignant because the Senate commit
Tee having his case in charge gave an er
PdTte nearing TO two OF his personal enemies,
and without inviting him to appear, agreed
10 report his nomination adversely In case IL
was not withdrawn by the President. II ia
nevertheless true that the committee read.
lily acceded TO his request for hearing. and
doubtless had he appeared before them, as
he originally intended TO do, his representa-
tons In rebuttal would have received care
ful consideration Mr.. Dana now writes q
letter 10 Massachusetts, Senator who is not
even member Of the Committee on Foreign
Relations, rejecting upon that committee,
by which course he has destroyed every
chance OF his confirmation. His letter is q
reflection not only upon the members of the
committee In question, but upon every Sen
ator, and IL would be unreasonable TO sup
pose that IL Will not be resented accordingly.
In view Of this II is strange to hear journal
Ike The New York Evening Post commencing
his impairment letter as every natural, very
proper, and very manly" II the Senate is
called upon 70 act In the matter &c Will re-
cord an expression OF opinion exactly the
reverse OF this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21

LAVE Jour FHATHl1 BIDS, HAS NJ AT.
III TRESSEr, AND PILLOWS cleaused and
made inodoross and buoy ant; also freed from
HOTne end the liability thereto. By the
uBW eTKAM rDATHBR REN0vATIR,
narla3w' Of l3s 7th street SOUTHWEST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21
PERSONAL.
4 D z b O L O g Y .

sERoIosH.
MADAME kO81s
Ths celebrated Lsdy Astrologtgt and EsGlins h
OF ID northwest. She has no superior IN delineaf-
ING the Past, Present and Future. In leve or buS
nees her advice 10 invaluable, describing your
friends, pointing out your enemies, and informing
yeu OF the sure way 10 success In all undertaking.
lanen, elIO, Sspl.lv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21
Total Circulation for the Week. ...9fy500
Average Daily Circu2ation... ESQ /

The attention OF advertisers is called to
the above figures. They show that, taking
into account the extent aud quality of cir
culation, which alone are the measure of
value in gaining publicity for business su-
nouncements, 1t does not cost half az much
to advertise in THE STAR as 1t does in any
other paper In Washington, however low
it may assert its terms to be. Hhat the
aiueTiseT tcdHts is TO reach The eyes the t0h ole
public not TO Gdrertise for the ftol Of adrsriisiay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21
NATTAN'S CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
FOR THE HAIR.

FOR RESTORING URAY Oh FADED HAIR TO
ITS NATURAL AND YOUTHFUL COLOR.
1t makes brssh, dry and wiry hair smooth and
glossy IL ersdicates Dandruf. and its occasional
ap plic alton prevents aud stops the hair failing.
Warranted to restore the celor tbrse TO days
Contains nothing whatever of unhealthy or
poisonous nature. Does not req lire shssing; does
not soil linen the finger nails fact, has it
any Of the objections so justly urged against the
Sui phur and LIZ aa RestOrstives the markets. Has
been used for lea y eight years now with con-
stGntly Increasing dtmal d.
ARTHUR SATTANS, Druggist
PR0PRIE TOR,
nnar2l- q ard ID atreafa nnrth,veat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21

EINEsT DRESS SHIFTS MADE TO ORDER
OF the very best material and in the most
manner for D Is, at the BRANCH BALTIAOKE
SHIRT FACTORY, 1Ol street
marl6-tr j. w. DARE. Manager
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21

A RO6IS INDUSTRIAL HOME, q street. be-.
"a tween nth and 2ist, the Ladies can have PLAIN
snWlNG done neatly and prem ply. Also, DRESS.
nAkInG in the most fashionable style. Changes
very mooetste. mAr1 I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-21

Rihps FOB eALE-Bess quality Of BIRDS
s11,bbk dAh CAHARl1s, a0CKIHG -
ssrs.s southwest, between Asrylaad syea1s X
80 v EIsss' Ssb1 sQln.