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The New York herald., 1877-01-14
BROOKLYN SUICIDES.
AN UNEMPLOYED LITHoGRAPH PRINTER SHOOTS
HIMsELF-A woMAN's sELF-MuRDER.

AN UNEMPLOYED LITHoGRAPH PRINTER SHOOTS
HIMsEIF-A woMAN's sELF-MURDxR.
Shortly before noon yesterday word was received
by Captain Smith, at the Washington street station
house, Brooklyn, thas man bad shot himself in
tenement house No. 233 Concord street, near Hudson
avenue An officer despatched 10 the place In.
dicatcd, and Coroner Simms summoned. On
reaching the house Indicated, In the rear
room OF the basement was found tho body of man.
face downward, with hands and knecs doubled up
There pistol shot wound IN tho right temple,
just above the ear from whicn the blood flowed freely
On turning the body small single barreIIed pts
tol was found. Near the remains the floor was the
she'll OF a cartridge which had boen discharged, while
the other cartridge shell remained in the barrel The
shots before accomplished hts fatal purpose. The
name OF the deceased Was John b. Muilings,
He was married. was born in England and was about
thiriy.hvo years OF age Mulltngs was for several
years employed by tho National Bank Note Company,
no IL Dey street, In this city; but for the past
years. being consumptive and owing to the general
depression in business, he has been out OF employ
has relied chiefly Tor support upon the Ia.
bors OF his vile. The latter stated TO reporter yes
terday that few days ago he exclaimed, while cx-
ccdly walking up and down their humble apnrtm
This state OF AFFAIRS cannot last long; must eIdl"
On Friday no visited this city In search OF work. but
was and home greatly depressed
While seated by the IRE that evening he said TO
wiic, "This is tho last pleasant night we shall
such a remark. and his only reply was, Never
mind now; you will md out soon enough"
Yesterday morning he urged her to 20 TO house
in Duflcld street, where she had been wanted to
do work. She obeycd his wishes, aud
ploycd there whom notified the suicide OF hor hus.
band who himself about eleven o'clock. He bore
tho reputation OF being sober and quiet man An
quest was held by tho Coroner, aud q verdict OF
suicido while laboring under temporary alteration Of
the mnd' WAS rendered.
A
Last evening Coroner Simms held an inquest over
the body OF bridget Rogers aged fortyhve years. who
committed suicide while suffering from temporary
alteration OF the mind, at the residence OF MRS.
Graham, No. SIG Vanderbilt avenue, Brooklyn DO
ceased swallowed quantity OF oxai,c acid. She was
a native OF Ireland and domestic by occupation. A
veruict in accordance with tho iacts rendered.
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STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.

MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF STANDING COM
MITTEEs
fpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ALBANY N. Y, Jan. Is, 1877.
meeting OF the Executive Committee Of the state
Bar Association was held here to-day, Judge John X.
Porter presiding. There were present from New York
Colonel Elliott y. Shepard and Albert Matthews from
Albany, Marcus 7. Hun; from Troy, Esck Cowcn from
Saratoga John r. Putnam.
kilograms OF apology were read from other mem.
bcrs who showed up IN tho cars on the western
trains. The committee appointed as a subcommittee
admissions III the rst department Charles A. Pea
body, Henry ID. Scdgwlck, william Allen Butler and
LOUIS J.. Dclancld
Tue President designated the following members Of
the various standing committees TO call their respect
i've committees together
ON Adpssion---Petcr ). Danforth, OF tho Third judi
ciai district OF the State.
On GriepuHccs--Hnnlton Fish, Jr.. Second district
On Lar Rctarm--Io Matthew Hale Third district
On Prtses--E. +. shepard, FIRST district
on Legal decentralization Odcll First district.
discussion OF considerable length followed on
amending the by-laws, aad VI was finally settled TO re-
ducc the number requisite to form quorum OF tho
Committee on Adnss lons from seventeen 10 Ave.
Nv law also adopted authorizing all the stand
ing committees TO do their business by correspond
cncc.
The ASSOCIATION was organized November 26 1875,
and has now 36o members, with 200 namos proposed
for membership.
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.

Guide 1rave. Southern Georgia and Florida. Atlantic
Gulf Iiailrosd savannah Ga Morning News Printing
House.
Cour,ensy's Automatic signal Buoy Description of tho
street. New YORK.
Costons Tciegraphic Night Signals patented In tho
United states and Europe description: g. W. ureen No.
10 Jacob street. New York.
Is70-75; What ttc Earth Ia Composed uft Sound aud
Music. photography; k,nemnte Models illustr"tionS
Messrs Macmillan a Co. London aud New York.
Message of John Ilartrar tho General Assembly OF
PennsyivanA Uanuary s. 1870 h. y. Meyers. Harris
burg. Pa
Annual Financial Report Of the Auditor OF the Canal De-
OF State OF New York UanuHry o. 1870: Je
rome B Parmsnssr, state Printer
United states Centennial Welcome lpaper cover
monthly Mrs. Charles ;. Dehm No 70 Union square,
The santarsn tJanuary 1871 Messrs. Trubcr a Co.,
Ludgaic !iil London.
Annual Report Of the Comptroller Of tho state Of New
York transmitted TO the Legislature January s. 1870
Message OF His Excccncy John H. Rout, Governor Of
Colorado TO the hrst General Assembly OF the state
phlcD Denver Tribune Printing once
Report of Chief ~ the bureau OF Equipment
and edrnitng TO the Secretary Omitted states o the
ernmcnt Printing Ones. Washington, ID. e..
The Great Metropolitan Railway company OF New York,
Past aud Present Situation pamphcu Office OF the
pany, No. 2lD Broadway, New YORK.
The fh A,uerban Hcrscm mo. 2J4 for january 1871
Brentano and American News Company. New York, and
James ". Osxood a Co.. Boston
The Faith oi our Fathers Being Plain Exposition and
vindcaton OF thc Church Founded by Our Lord jesus
Christ bright Iev, James Gibbons d. D. Messrs. John
Murphy Co.. baltimore, aud II. Washbourne, London
sinde OcicI econd ycar) Courses do Nicc ct dcs
Aux Pigeons do Monaco on 1871 Tircgo IOipJ exam
paises NJ ~ tAaniinistratIou) Rae Lafayette. Paris
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THE CHILDREN'S FOLD.

PRESIDENT CowLEY's LETTER TO THE BOARD
or CHARITIEs--wHAT HE THINKS OF THE
CHARGES AGAINST HIM.
Mr. Cowley, President OF the Childrcn's Fold, tho
story Of whose alleged cruelty published in yeser.
days HERALD, has written letter to the State Board
OF Charities requesting full investigation ne says
he has proof that the parties concerned IN the
spiracy have, during tho past Ave years. prevented
donations to the institution amounting to $12 600 He
refuses to give the names OF the conspraors at pres
ent, but says that OF them told him that he would
spend q million dollars have him (Mr.
Cowcy) removed from tho institution An
other of these modern Cataines. he AYERS,
endeavored TO intimidate a lady iiom rendering
assistance 10 tho Fold by threatening to have her
brought into court IN certain that he sa,d
pending against Mr. Cowey. Mr. COwlcy says he
prove OF constructive forgery against OF tho
parties when the proper time
On being asked II he had anything to say touching
the veracity Of the girls mentioned in this article
had testified against him, he rcpel:-'I don't want
TO say anything about them at present
] don't want to injure thom would
rather lot other and different testimony tell that story
should be sorry to lnjurc any child that have sup
ported here" Mr. Convey spoke these words tono
that indicated feeling oi charity and commiserntion
for the girls that he seemed consider had used
tho perjurcd tools of the conspraors who seek
lug his downfall The conspiracy originated In a
rivalry between a High Church party and q Low
ago. and names o; high local respectability
inv f,lv In, 4
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
THE WHOLESALE FISH TRADE.

An adjourned meeting oil tho wholesale fish trade
and other wholesale dealers in bonecss goldfish was
held at tho Office OF Mr. John d. Gri0cn, No 55 Cort.
andt street, yesterday morning, the representatives
OF about twenty-G firms being present James r
Bartholomew, chairman, called tho meeting TO order,
and the following preamble and resolutions
imously adoptcd:-
Whereas Elisha crowe Of the city of New York, has
notified the trade peronay and by circular that he the
patentee and owner OF three patents Tor the pre-.
pairing. skinniug aud packing of fish in small
boxes article Of commerce. and that st
fish prepared packed and offered for sale by tho
trade be covered by his stamp sad stamp showing
royalty OF quarter OF cent pound and whereas
aier In the article OF s do not consider
the claim of said Elisha Crowe valid either in
justice, and that by submitting his claims innct
injury business and increase the
bsh Co the and whereas Mr A. o. Austin Is
engaged suit ut law tho oDlet which ths
validity OF Elisna Croweli's patent, IL Is
Resolved That the sh and provision dealers o New York
city a elsewhere who In the result Of said
lend their aid bring
the said suit TO prompt and satisfactory and
be IL further
Resolved That In consideration Of the said A. u Austin
continuing his suit to termination. will
the OF SO per firm toward dcrayng the expenses
OF tho said suit.
The following gentlemen appointcd TO carry out
the spirit OF tho resolutions and iurbcr investigate
the CrowcIl pntcnt:-Cnarics y. MattlaRc, John ID.
Crinen, william II. Roberts, James r. BarthoIomew
aud Samuel Ferris. The resolutions ordered u
DO printed and extensively circulated this cy and
other imporant centres o the trade The meeting ad
journed TO meet SATURDAY next at the same place.
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THE OHIO ICE GORGE.

PROSPECTS OF ITS BREAKING-cONDITroN OF
THE sUSKEN VESSELS AND THEIR cARGoEs.
CINCINNATI, Jan. ID, 1871
Tho weather n cold and cloudy this morning. and
there further indications Of the breaking OF tho
leo gorge here II is thought that tho steamer Andes
which sunk last night, be raised II there Is
further movement In the ice She had only about
quarter ofa cargo aboard, which can be saved
damaged condition. The stern wheel steamer Mary
Miller has been forced aground but the position OF the
Andes protects her from the ice The Golden City had
a escape from meeting the late OF the Calumet.
huge field O ice struck her aft of amidsbps, forcing
her hard against the steamer Telegraph crushing tho
iantaiI of the Golden City and pushing her hard
aground. The Ludlow Gerryboau was carried away
IRON her moornss aud swept down 10 the bend south
oi tho city by the moving ice at midn ght.
Is estimated that the damage to shipping will be
over 100000 Many of the heaviest coal dealers lost
barges by the leo movement, but nearly all tho boats
were empty. IL Is estimated that the damage TO
bsrgcs so tar will reach from SIC, 600 to sl5 600.
Reports IRON uprvef points are that the weather is
turning cold anu the river Is falling
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like ho. cakes Tho boys dO,s on it and the parents

like hot cakes. Tho boys dots on 1t and the parents
! approve
The recant dinner in Adam Smiths memory has
created demand for his wcalth OF Nations" heavy
reading at ordinary times, but under the dinner sx-
citement the children cry for It, and the Putnams have
nearly exhausted their supply.
We heard the other day OF a medical work, the pub.
licaton Of which delayed year awaiting the death
OF man Of whose peculiar the physician author
wished an autopsy. The man Is dead now and the
work is IN press
The North american Rec.eo says, in speaking OF
Harold that II Tennyson "lacks the grim and often
bostcrous humor Of Shakespeare he exces in the
vigor and intensity OF his thoughts in the clear cut
language In which they expressed and in the sweet
bits OF song which relieve the tragedy" Does the
North American mean that Tennyson excels Shake
spcare? II that Repiew has 'changed hands, with
avengeancel
Colonel Richard Irving Dodges long talked of "Plains
OF the Great West" win be published by G. r. Put.
nam's Sons. This promises TO be one the books OF
the year.
The next new book by the prolific Jules Verne will
be "a Drama IN Mexcon which is in Scribncrs press
rhe great question OF the disputed electoral votes
has led increased demand for political hooks Of all
kinds, and has developed the want of good book
suffrage and citizenship reprint OF ''Eiliot De-
bates on the Adoption OF the Federal Constitution"
Madison Papers on the Federal Convention while tho
other four volumes embrace all the debates In the
several State conventions announced by Lppincot,
Of Philadelphia
The latest juvenile periodical out Is Baby Land
monthly for very little people, published by D. Lotnrop
Co., Boston.
Charles B. Norton writes tho text OF the illustrated
work, Treasures OF Art Industry and Manufactures,
Represented al the Centennial Exhibition OF 1885,
published In numbers by S. T. sander 4 Co.. Phadel'
pha, with dfty chromonhograph plates.
The american Cookery Magazine has changed It's
to the Dining Room Magasine and still appears
monthly.
now Chicago paper called the imperiaii1 is about
being started 10 advocate monarchy IN the United
States Its fate will probably be like that of its proto
type New York years aso--a swift passport TO
oblivion.
Anew and comprehensive Dictionary OF Musica
Terms just out in London, edited by j. Staner and
W. A. Barrett, which Is the most thorough work on
the subject yet published.
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
PET SUPERSTITIONS

LECTURE RY REV. GEORGE H. HEPwORTH.
Every seat filled in tho hall Of the Young n en- 8
Hebrew Assocaton corner OF Forty second street and
Sixth avenue, last night, the occasion bcing lecture
by Rev. George II. Hepworth. '.Pct Superstitions''
the title OF the DISCOURSE and the lecturer handled
his subject with u force of humor and patnos that
alternately convulsed and solemnined his hearers.
He up ghosts for verbal dissection with little
reverence u medical student displays over a pet
anatomical portion and the audience laughed heartily
at his happy hits and quaint conceptions.
Referring to the unversality of superstition, the
lecturer spoke OF its prominence in literature. shake.
spearc especially prodigal in vein Of mystery.
Ghosts and hobgoblns formed frequent characters in
his works. The Ghost In .Hamlct" was scarcely less
important than the Prince himself and the dyspeplc
spirits who waited on Richard III. with the request
"l.et mo sit heavy thy soul" well remcm-
bercd. Connected with the memory OF history 3
v"rlous '1 Iorns Luther enoyed ''"' vis,. ~
from His Satanic Maj sty and INDUCED IN
the pastime OF tnging an nksiand at his hoad ;
CDsar never went to battle without his amulet; Au.
gustus always wore around his neck piece OF seal
skin as preventive against lightning; Cassus saw
the spectre OF his slain master, and many of the he
roc Crusaders OF the Middle Ages habtualiy carried
about them convenient ghost or two.
Two shepherds. one day IN the early ages, entered
tho foot Of Mount Parnassus. One Tell asleep
aud the other, animated by curiosity began exploring
It's recesscs. Up iron deep chasm came mephiiIc,
lose his senses, and when his companion awakened
he was talking incoherently, which was sure sign
that he bad been transformed into god All Greece
heard OF the wonder, and tripod was placed the
supernatural chasm and Tor centuries alterward the
oracle at Delphi with the inss snhcant origin, excrtcd
a terrible power ovor the world The cause oil hc
Shepherds strange conduct science has dlscov.
cred 10 DO cirbonc acid gus. All supcrsttons, the
lecturer concluded, could be traced 10 equally
ignoblc He characterized SpirtuaIisin ms
clever sght-o:-hand work, and offered TO perform
many OF the phenomcna attributed to spiritual agcn
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
LITERARY CHIT-CHAr.

The publishers OF ''The Barton Experiment" find IL
impossible keep that clover little book stock,
every edition Is gobbed up the moment II appears
Already go 900 copies have been sold, and the public
like Oliver ask Tor The nrst rush for the book
was owing to Mr. Habberton's reputation as the
author OF "Holen's Babcs;" but since then It has
sold on It's own merits among different class Of
readers
Marion Harland. who Is travelling abroad for her
health improving according TO last accounts but
still unable to bear the fatigue Of writing as
much a letter. Her husband, the Rcv. l.. r. Ter.
hune has offered tho charlancy Of the American
chapel in Rome for years, With comfortable sal
AIRY and threo months vacation every summer
thrown in.
A granddaughter Of John Randolph, OF Roanoke,
has taken up the zen and has written a book called
housekeeping in Old Virginia" which G. W. carlc.
ton & Co. will publish. She Is n Mrs. Tyree.
''Captain Fred Burnaby's Ride TO Khiva" will be
published in this country by the Harpers about the ls
OF February. This firm will also pabish Al about the
same time a volume OF selections from Tho Writings
oi Lord Macaulay edited by Otto rrevelyan, uniform
with tho "Lfc Of Macaulay."
Through Persia by Caravan" by Arthur Arnold,
will be published by Harper Bros. by the middle Of
February. ..sun Maid" Is tho name of a new novel
soon to be published by the Harpers.
The next gift book published by g. r. Putnam's Sons
will be an illustrated edition OF Mr. Bryanrs ''rhc
Flood Of Years." one Of his most vigorous poems,
though the last he has written. II FIRST appeared In
.Scritner's midsummer holiday number and helped tho
enormous sale OF that number.
Tho statement that Mrs Augusta Evans Wilson Is
writing Ifes drama for tho Ladies' Treasury natly
denied by Mrs Wilson in letter to publisher Mr.
q. W. Carleton. She says:-"1 should like IL an
nounccd that never write for periodicals and that
nothing published my signature 10 genuine unless
II bear tho imprint OF the house OF G. W. Carleton Il
Co." She further says that several mposturcs have
been practiscd upon the public In her name.
DR.. Clinton Wagner has written trcatise on "Tne
Nose" with nity cuts We should think that a nose
with hfty cuts had been treated too often
Baysrd Taylor's "Boys Of Other Countries" has sold
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
CAN'T PAY THE TAXES.

Tho city taxes arc coming in remarkably slow, and
instead Of $4,000 to $4,000 being received each day
than $4,000 $40 900 obtained in tho Tax
Once There remains yet unpaid on last years taxes
nearly S., 600 0OO. Besides this S. 000 900
are due from previous years Tho trouble is owing to
the decline OF real estate and the failure OF
pay rent There arc vast number OF unoccupicd
houses IN the city, aud the owners unable pay
the taxes In many instances whero properly Is
heavily mortgagcd owners letting tho property 20
and are leaving tho city and the holders OF the
cages 10 settle tho taxes and interest they 1T
great many sales OF property Tor taxes will tako
place. f settlement Is not made by the owners, Tor
taxes unpaid In 1878 and 1874. Persons paying
before May next Will 10 charged per interest
on the whole amount OF the tax alter that limo twelve
per cent per annuin from the time whom the taxes
~ re due
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
PERILOUS NAVIGATION.

Early In November tho General Palmer, small
oyster schooner, sailed IRON CcdarvilIc, n. j. aud
unit. yesterday II was supposed had been lost at
with all hands. MRS. Willis, the captains wiic, was
taken sick about a month after the schooner sailed,
and becoming despondcnt account OF her husbands
absence, dca on December Z. Her .atner died tho
2Jlh uiI Yesterday letter from village In Mary
land written W Captain Wins, gave an account Of tho
long voyage. They had a series OF sor ms and finally
reached Pocomose sound, Virginia, but wcro unable
reach shore account Of the ice TN December 10 a
gallo broke the ice and carried them up Chesapeake
Bay 16S miles 10 stiIl Pond, whcro they agaln
caught By tho leo and still frozen in several o
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
COMMUNIST REFUGEES.

meeting was held last evening At No. o. West
Houston street Of an organization known the Refu
gees OF tho Commune OF Paris. The object of the
meeting to make prcpara for public gather.
ing or entertainment OF some kind, tho proceeds OF
which 10 be devoted TO the assistance OF tho trans
ported political convicts now In New Caledonia II is
intended also TO set aside portion for the benefit OF
tho widows and orphans OF tho men who killed at
tue barrcadcs during tho siege OF Paris 1Ds enter
tannicn Will be held tho 18th OF March, tho ami.
vsrsary OF the proclamation oi The Commune
The New York herald., 1877-01-14

THE LONDON WEEKLIES.

Tho London weeklcs which have just arrived and
arc received through Brcntano arc full to the brim
with reviews and editorial matter covering the i'm.
portant matters or the day. Tho Akheneum dcvotes
several pages 10 series of articles on Contincnta
literature 1876, which Is written by the best
versed In the subjects in their respective countries
The Spectator Is inclined TO smile upon Mss Boughtons Is
Joan" The Saturday Reu,ew snubs Robert Bu-
chanans novel 'The Shadow Of the Sword, and holds
1t up to ridicule The Pal Mall Budget discusses tho
new Turkish constitution and negro governments.
The Academy IL rich in book reviews and notes SCI
epce art music and drama.
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
YONKERS TRIUMPH.

Tho motion for writ Of pcrcmptory mandamus At
the suit ofJacob Read Supervisor Of the city or Yon.
kers against the Board oil Supervisors OF westcheser
county, TO compel tnat Board credit Yonxcrs with
$573 50 decided by the State Assessors to DO crron
cous was argued yesterday before tho Supreme Court
at White Plains, Justice Dykman. presiding Ralph
y. Prime and Walt II. Ellis appeared for the city Of
fonkcrs, and OdcIl Close aud amherst Wright Jr.,
for the Board Of supervisors The Court ordered tho
writ to issue. and directed the Board to credit the
amount TO Yonkers. and commanded the Board 10
assemble within ten days and comply with the decision
OF the state Asscssora
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
a CHARITY BALL.

grand charity ball Is 10 take place on January 80,
at Terrace Garden Theatre, under the auspices OF
number OF prominent gentlemcn in conjunction with
the ST. Vincent de Paul Society of the parish OF St
Vincent Ferrcr. There exists at the present time u
great deal oi actual want In the upper part oil the cy
TO relieve which Is the purpose OF The gentlemen under
whose auspices this enter rainmcnt Is TO be gwen Mr.
John d. Crimmns chairman Of the Com mmIttec Of
Arrangements, aud he asks the co operation Of the
charitnbly Inclined.
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
A sHERIFFs CONCERT.

Many OF the Scotch residents OF this city and others
enjoyed novel treat !ast evening at Lyric Hall. The
Farbairn family gave musical and dIvcrsational
tcrtainmont, illustrative OF Scottish life IN Prince
Charles me, thai would have been decided success
had tho Sheriff seized tho receipts and the propric
tor attempted 10 shut or the gas A gentleman came
the Of the management and paid for tho hall
The New York herald., 1877-01-14
ICE N THE RIVER.

During yesterday afternoon the North and East
Rivers were niisd with floating ice, which impeded
very much the passage OF the lcrrypcats On tne East
River especially, proved great obstruction 70 travel
The boats from the Fulton Terry mado their trips With
difficulty in the latter part OF the afternoon. and
pecally between seven and eIght oc.ock the
ing. Tho Williamsburg boats detained from
ten 10 fifteen minutes beyond their time on their
trips from SIX TO eight O'Clock Al midnight, however,
the river wns quite clear and all the ferries were rum
nlng as ukuaL
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Tho daily amounts OF money received Tor postage
stamps postal cards, &c, during the week wsrc:-
January ., i,4oo: January 0. o2oo January 10,
fiaioo; January s ~ H. 81. 500; January H. $sioo;
Tho steamship Neckar brought nfty-sevcn bags Of
letters ana cighty-nve Of newspapers and tho hon-
tana about one hundred more bags Of mail matter.
The Williams Il Guion line steamship Montana, Cap
tain Bcddoe, carrying the Royal mais from Liverpool
O'Clock yesterday morning. This tho nrs. steamer
arriving under the new arrangements mado by the
British postal au hores. The passage from Queens
made In eight days anu eighteen hours.