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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05

GENERAL GRANT DECLINES.

THE PROPOSED RECEPTION AT THE UNION
LEAGUE CLUB PRIOR TO HIS DEPARTURE
ron EUROPE.
Tho following correspondence has passed between
cx.Prosdcnt Grant and Mr. John Jay, President OF
Union League Club IL was the clubs intention 10
give reception 10 tho ex.Presdent PRIOR 10 his DO
psrturo for Europe, but tho latter declines tho honor
owing 10 previous engagements
rREsIDKsr
TnE UNION LEAGUE CLrB,
MADISON AVENUE, CORNER % Twssry. SIXTH srKEEr,
NEW YORK, April ~, 1871. }
General ULYSSES \. GRANT
SfR-rho Executive Committee OF the Union League
CLUB having boon informed that you about salinf
for Europe have instructed tender you a recon
ton by tho club before your departure.
The committee trust thai venenco will par.
NIT you accept this tribute to tho iiIustrous
vices which you have rendered TO tho Republic aud
that the members oil the club may have tho pleasure
oil expressing to you IN person their best wishes Tor
your health and happiness have the honor To bo
sir, with great respect, your most obcdcnt servant
JOHN JAY,
President OF the Union League Club.
GENERAL GRANTS pEcLISArIox
ELizADErH, n. j., May 3, 1871
Hon. Joux jar, President Union League Club -
SiRyour favor OF the 2.th OF April convex nn AN n
vitation IRON the Union League Club TOR reccpton
before my departure Tor Europe was only received
evening. too late to be answered until this morning
thank the club tor their rendered courtesy hut mt
decline Tor want OF time. l have engagements which
take me from New York city on Tuesday next. ana 4
have engagements hero Tor each evening cxccpt ina
until that time Please accept as surances OF nv h,vh
regard Tor the members c tho Union League Club
my appreciation OF tho many c0urtcscs extended mo
by thcm With great respect, your obcdlcnt servant
Y. ). GRANT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05
THE RUSSIAN FLEET.

Admiral Boutnkon, who with Flag Commander Alex
ion had returned from Philadelphia tho night before
came ashore from his naesbp haltpast eight O'Clock
yesterday morning. Captain HIS Imperial High
ness tho Grand Duke Alexis shore IN his gig
at about midday. HIS Imperial nighncss the Grand
Duke Constantine renamed on board all day. A
couple OF agents OF the American Bibo Society came
on BOARD the svctana In tho morning and d srbutcd
number OF Russian Bibles, printed In London, among
the sailors, those receiving them paying In each
small amount Tor tho books tho majority OF the
crew, however already had Bibles During the aftor-
noon n lew ladies and gentlemen visited Tho flagship
and the officers In the ward room. Admiral Boulakon
returned 10 his flagship nj Ave O'Clock, ana Captain
His Imperial Highncss the Grand Duke Alexis In tho
evening Tho steam launch OF tho corvette Ascold,
which WAS capszcd ana sunk IN The North River
tune ago has been by tho New York Wrecktng
Company, and u comparatively uninJurcd. sho was
found of the foot Of sixteenth street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05
ENEMIES OF RAPID TRANSIT.

THE HERALp's BLACK LIST.
STATE or NEW YORK. ASSEMBLY CnAMBER,
ALBANY May 9 1871

ALBANY May 2, 1871 J
To THE EDITOR HrKALp:-
Your editorial this morning. "showing the Glover
Foot" has HIT tho mark and produces liter in the
horse car camp which will 40 good. am exceedingly
glad OF It.
But while the article was entirely Just and is 50
recognized by all tho true friends of rapid transit hero
you have quite unintontionally, though quite natu
rally, MT one bird who did not deserve tho shot
Rapid transit has no friend here, think, thar
district Hariemon tho east side, and his district ID
unanimous for rapid transit and Mr. Langb Ten has
other idea tnan faithfully represent them that
subject
He deeply regrets tho vote he wns mislcd into CIV
ing the Ecciesnc bill The btli you will rcmum-
Der. before tho House, but only tho question
OF agreeing tho adverse report OIL tho committce.
he had the bull at all The question sprung
suddenly. anu nearing from the chairman vi the
mitec aud others That II bill which prohibited
property from going into court for redress OF
any injury he naturally c0ncurfcd tho adverse
port When he atcrwnrd saw tho bill ana discovered
character he feit exceedingly chagrined tho
vote he had given, and is now anxousiy waiting tho
appear and Will lDd no stronger supporter than no As
a cmbcr Of tho judiciary Committee he has steadily
opposed the Hayes bill aud will vote against II In every
shape In which II can present itself.
know of more earnest friend OF rapid transit in
the Assembly than Mr. Lanebein, and think no will so
show himself IN any future vote on that subject
| hope, therefore, tte HERALD Will do him tho
justice to strike his name from the "black ist' aud
put him right before the pubic 5. 4. CHURCH.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05
TWEED AND HIS CONFESSION.

The ilusirious captive who chafes against tho bars
OF ''Castlc Ludlow''-wiiam N. Tweed to wil-spcnt
yesterday playing solitaire. He had visitors during
the day. not his counsel, Mr. John D. Townsend,
breaking the monotony Of his game Tho latter gentle.
man attended quietly to hts othcr clients. Mr.. Wheeler
H. Pcckbam studied ovor the memoranda placed IN the
hands Of the attorney General and the latter rcbensed
tue opinions Mr.. Peckham furnished In regard 10
the Boss f" carcass his confession was the
most valuable commodity 10 have IN custody. Tho
feeling Is gaming ground that disposition OF tho
case should be made very soon. II tho confession
really duplicates many politicians as Is generally be-
lcved tho long delay 10 furnishing them ample time
TO dispose OF iner property and make every prcpara
ton Tor fitting the moment the document shall be
made public Just ono month from to-day the Of
Peter Il Sweeny will be called Tor tral and the
eraI opinion IL that all tho information Mr. Tweed
furnish should DO In the hands OF the prosecution Tor
use long enough before that to permit OF It's being
sicd and got into shape, PROVIDED any OF IL can DO
used on thai irinl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05
MRS. PARTINGToN ON BROADWAY.

THE wELL-DREssED sCHAPE CASES WHO TRIED
TO PLAY BANoUo WITH HER-No GHOST
STORIES FOR HER.
The sbonco" men, whom amount OF exposure or
police surveillance seems to suppress. met with a
curious drawback yesterday afternoon In the person
OF Mr.. p. b. Sh,llabor. OF Boston, stopping at the ST.
Nicholas Hotel. Mr.. SbiIlabcr is tho original "Mrs
Partington' and can enjoy a joke intended TO be
played on himself. hcnce he was not surprised
whom fashionaby attircd young gentleman ac-
costed him on Broadway as "Mr. Bingham" and
anxiousy inquired alter the family In Mil
waukcc. Mr. Shillabcr. now become bingham, ).
accompanied hts now found friend to Union square,
and then announced TO him that 10th had been cv
dontly laborng under mistake. his namc not being
Bingham. OF Milwaukee, but shillaber, OF Boston. Mu-
tual apologies and explanations followed, and tho
friends parted. Mr. shIllabcr rc,raccd hs steps and
seuntercd lcsurcly down broadway, when he sud.
dcuy confronted with an nnaLio gentleman, who
tapped him amlcaby upon the shoulder and addressed
him os My dear Mr.. shllabcr How things in
Boston, surprised TO meet you In town" MY
dear SIR" replied Mr.. shilaber, "my name is
Bacon. I como from Bangor, State OF Maine FIX
plantations and apologies again. Evidently another
misundorstandng which had to be cleared np by Tho
intervention OF third gentleman, who veil
quaintcd down East" ana Who coming up in tho
mex OF time, recognized Mr. Bacon, OF Bangor, who
was well known ns customer of the national bank.
where his uncle oflicatcd cashier. Mr. Bacon, OF
Bangor. Name, was only too happy 10 become
acquainted with the nephew Of his unclcn
especially when that uncle bank cashier
and could discount notes, and was disposed TO
cultivate the newly found acquaiE tanocshp. To
gchcr the nephew aud Mr. Bacon promcnaJod
inierchangng condolences, the nephew OF The cashier
imparing ms special secret that he had just drawn
$4,000 Prize IN lottery, and asking Mr. Bacon
company whiIs he secured the money. Mr. Shiabcr
growing tired the confidence rcposcd in lin al this
point transferred II to OGiccr B s, OF tho Broadway
squat, who brought the nephew Of the Maino bank
cashier before Judge Wandell al the Jefferson Market
Police Court. The Judge heard the story as detailed
above, and said :"Mr Shillabor, did not think such
smart men as these would take you Tor a 1at.n
Mr.. Shlaber-I did not suppose so, either.
The prisoner, who gave hts name as Charles Watson,
10 young man OF medium stature with light, curly
hair, FULL round face and engaging address. There
bong proof OF actual fraud judge Wandeli was re-
luctantly compelled to discharge him after scathing
robuko.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05

his sins are unforeivcn, and that yawnng bell 10
gaping TO receive him. The cell presents very
affecting picture. The ever faithful VITO, infant IN
arms sits weeping by his side boy OF tender years
Is nestled his bosom. while he with fear and trem-
bling Is expressing his conviction that there VI no
hope.
When be reached the scafiod ho astonishsd mo by
stating that he prepared for the preachers hav-
Ing In a lew hours wrought a marvellous conversion
On leaving the jakh was weak that he had 10 DO
carried to the galows In his he said that no
was not only innocent Of the murder OF John McCor.
mick, but that tho accusation that he had murdered
the Swedc that found dead near Cedartown was
also untrue. he attributed his vice to wine, women
and cards. and more especially to wino
ANOTHER BEyEDiCrioS
He then asked Mr. Crane, the witness who, no bad
asserted swore his life away to come on tho scanold
and beg tho crowd to witness that he freely forRave
him. Turning TO the crowd he said, ~ am doomed to
die In low moments | leave a WHO and children
unprovlded for behind me, and my dying request 10
that whom any Of you my children dong wrong
you Will give them good advice, and them OF fol-
fatLers tate. hope that all IN tho crowd will mold up
their hands that will heed tho request" Over Two
thousand wcro raised
REQUEST.
Alter the moose was adjusted he said, safer my OK
ecuton two gentlemen will take up collection for
the benefit OF my wife and children l hopo
you will all give something. Being too weak
pulled, and though he dropped seven feet his neck
was not broken. Alter twenty minutes torture he
was declared dead and his BODY turned over 10 his
friends.
AS as the rope was cut queer looking citizon
interrupted the doctors by begging for piece Of the
rope to keep of fits. HIS boon hong granted hc loft
seemingly happy. About $50 was collected Tor Weeks
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05
THE BIBLE SOCIETY.

Tho stated meeting Of the Board Of Managers OF tho
American Bible Society held at tho Bible House,
Astor place. Thursday, May g. at half-past three
o'clock r. NJ, Mr.. Norman White, Vice President, in
the chair Grants OF 800 volumes OF scripture tof
which $50 were Tor foreign fields and eight volumes
IN raised letter for the DIind were male To various
societies and individuals, and appropriations Of 5000
In money were mado 10 the Presbyt terrain Board OF
Foreign Missions and the Missionary Society OF tho
Methodist Episcopal Church. Tor the publication aud
distribution 81 the Bible In othor countries. The
ccpis Tor April stated to have been SIS, o7s
cOpieH of SCTlnIurn Isnued. 81 IhA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05
THE POPULAR LIFE CASE.

In tho case Of Thomas s. Lambert. President OF tho
American Popular insurance Company, who has boon
indicted by the Grand Jury Tor perjury IN having, as
alleged. made false returns to the super ntendent OF
Insurance, District Attorney Phelps ordered tho
cuscd TO double the bail previously accepted, and Mr.
James Mccall bccumc his surety in the sum OF 500 000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05
CONFIRMED IN FAITH.

At ST. Alphonsus' Church, South Filth avenue, yes
terday morning, Cardinal McCloskey adm Mustered tho
sacrament Of confirmation TO 800 candidates Two
hundred of these girls, and each beng clad In
white ard wearing lace wells OF the same color and
beautiful wrcaths, the sight Interesting IN the
IRENE In obcr pcws were boys and the men and
women. Tho Cardinal met the candidates at the altar
rails I'D their order each bcng conducted TO his
presence by the assistant Clergy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05
EXECUTION IN CALIFORNIA.

CHIN NOOK SOW DIES UPON THE scAFFOLD
PROTESTING HIS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
THE MURDERoUs PIGTAIL.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnALp.l
SAN FRANCISCO, May 4. 1877
Chin Nook Sow executed this afternoon pre-
cisely two O'Clock within the NAN corridor OF the
county jail ShoriG Nunan invcd 200 persons, in
GLIDING city officials, the press and the medical ira
torny, to witness the execution. An immense crowd
surrounded the jail, though they could nothing
The wickets Of cell doors all closed but the
200 nmaieS could hear the prisoner drop into eternity
His hrmncss never deserted MIN. lie refused all
stimulnnts ignored tho services OF tho clergy,
and stood tho tying OF his limbs the scaiold
with great composute The jail physician
had prepared to make some gavanic experiments on
his body, but bc obtained tho assurance that nothing
should be do.e win his remains beyond delivering
them over 10 his few friends to send 10 emma.
The Rev. Mr. Looms offered prayer IN English aud
in Chinese the scaiod, and alter the black cap was
adjusted Deputy Sheriff Hardson requested the gen.
tlcman TO still keep talking, and who look cd
Tor it the cord was cut AMI tho body danged IN tho
air. The unfortunate man mado no confession and
refused 10 speak to any one on the subject except
MAINTAIN that he was innocent
All Sow was tired IN May lust for the murder or ono
Of his countrymeu, and he sentenced 10 be hung
In July, 1875. trial was asked tor aud denied,
and the case was tncn appealed 10 the SupIc Court
where tho judgment OF the lower court was affirmed,
and the day OF execution ordered 10 be During
triu II came out that Chm Nook Sow convict cd
OF murder IN Redwood City some ton years prcvi-
Ously, and escaped from jail with accom- picc
alter sentence OF death had been pronounced oil
The points made by his counsel the appeal tho
Supreme Court wns that the lower court had rouscd
the demand Tor jury composed equally OF white mon
aud Cinnamon; but the Supreme Court sustained tho
decision The sentence pronounced by Judge Dwi-
nee, as folows:-"ln conformity with, and by dircc-
ton OF tho Supreme Court OF the state OF Caiornn,
! hereby appoint and fix Friday, the 18Th day OF
April, 1917, as the day which the judgment shall
be executed by hanging you by tho neck until you
dead and may God have mercy on your soul" Out
of sympathy for the Chincse All Sow was respited
for twcniyone days, which expired to-day. The orig
NAL sentence OF the Court carried out
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05

To EDITOR HERALD
Its TO be inferred, from tho remarks OF the Prosi.
dent OF The Chamber Of Commerce yesterday that the
President OF the United States VIII attend The annual
dinner OF that time honored body tho l4th INST.
Will not he well for the citizens OF New York give
the President pubic reception that day? There Is
time to make all the necessary arrangements and
there can hardly ne question about tho warmth with
which our people would cntcr into H. and the general
eject Of II jus; nov would be good. While Now York
been respectful to the President Of ,he United
States, SUCH all public occasions reception
been accorded II still TACT that all past
history the Presidents have found enemies
in Now York as well as warm lricnds Al the
moment all hands say that the President is trying
hard 10 bring about harmony, and God speed him. II
would please people TO have tho President To
New York and to come by Sandy Hook escorted up
our grand ana beautiful bay by such maripc 1otila
only New YORK can furnish; 10 land at the Battery
and from thence be escorted into tho city by
National Guard, the pride OF New York by police,
which sets of all general professions we'll by
Fro Department also, which has become sent.
military body, aud, ms a whole, without too much
praise and Ly the masses of people, the grandcst
sight Of all
The writer of this Ia not rulc disposed to HOMIE
people ana certainly not for tho purpose OF
good Tor the people OF this chief commercial city
to make n demonstration. II is with the more that
may DO done that this Is written. MANHATTAN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-05
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT TO PARADE.

The seventh regiment, Colonel Clark, viii parade on
tho 18th OF May by invitation OF the HaiIcck Statue
Committee, and will pass review before the Presi-
dent Of tho United States ut halt past two r. NJ Tho
President will TO accom- panied by General sherman,
Admiral Porter, the Russian Dukes and other distn.
gnishcd pcrsonagcs. Alter the review the regiment
will escort the President and sutc to Central Park 10
attend the inauguration Of tho Hacck statue At the
conclusion OF tho ceremonies tho regiment will escort
tho President and suite down Fifth avenue 10 Lls
quarters. with tho permission OF the committee Col.
oncl Clark has invited tho seventh regiment Veterans
to parade with tho regiment this occasion, and tho
Invitation has been accepted.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-01-13
AN HONEST GOVERNMENT
AGAIN.

The stirring events of the prst
week. in New Orleans, have culmi
mated in bloodless revolution and
the establishment of the legal gov
eminent of Louisiana, upon
firm and we'll founded basis.
In another column, we present
an account OF the inauguration Of
Gov. Nichols and Lieut.. Gov.
Wilt. As the Steamer Pargoud
failed to arrive IN time, before our
going to press, We Can not give the
veay latest, but from information
previously received. we are enabled
to announce, that the government
of the people has without tumult or
opposition, passed into power. and
that the Kellogg-Packard iniquity
has tottered and fallen, q heap of
disgraceful ruins, contemplate as
they lie prone in the dust, where
an outraged and indignant people
have consigned them.
The courts, the Police stations,
he fire alarm and police telegraph,
in fact every department of the
State and city governments has fall
len into our hands sans force, sans
violence. and the reign Of
Constitutional government is
again, at last, supreme and
undisputed, The attitude of the
q. S. Government is not unfavor-
Die and all things point to speedy
resumption of that confidence
which will bring back the features
that prosperity wore, before rad.
icalism saddled upon US those ills
from which we have so long suffer.
ed.
Let US Of the country follow the
example of our brethren of the
city. Let our officers, fairly and
legally elected, take possession of
the Offices to which the people
have called them, peaceaby if they
can, but with this motto steadily in
view~-''we ask nothing but what is
strictly right and will submit to
wrong y