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The New York herald., 1877-04-27
SEATS FOR SHOP GIRLS.

To rnE EprroR or THE HERALD:-
In Mondays issue OF your valuable paper "a
Thoughtful Lady" speaks word for the poor shop
girls--how needed word few imagine and only those
of their number tell Many among both by
birth and education ladies' forced bv the vicsstudcs
OF fortune to our daily bread We must work,
siarve lead lite of shame We large store,
young. strong, ANXIOUS to do duty, and Ind
the duty TERRIBLE indeed For years have stood
behind "a counter, anu already lind my health grad
ualy, but surrey, breaking down. Indeed, but lew
among us can pursue the employment o sacsw omen
tor i've years without breaking down entirely. All
physicians say that standing upon tho feet
continually must and docs develop di.uascs and weak
nesscs peculiarly icmuine Some among US marry be.
tore strength and health are enrey gone, but nothing
more plainly shows tho evil we havc necessarily
brought upon ourselves than do the duties OF maturity
There arc very lew young inatrons. formerly sac5-
women and who have long pursued tnat employment,
VINO not now suffering from womb complaints IN
more or less advanced orm. We also have the honor
o sending more 10 swell the list oil consumptive pa.
by day we see our health and strength departing,
feeling, whom II Is gone, We nave nothing be-
lore but tho poorhousc hospital
little humanity would do much. 80 very much, 10
alleviate our hard lot As tho ''Thoushtul Ladyr OBJ
serves II would be easy toput seats bcnnd the coun
tor that coud slide under 1t and be entirely out OF the
way whom not | do not deny that there
are many hours when every moment IL oc.
cuplcd Gut there are others when the humber OF pur
cnascrs in The store IL small and IN very bad weather
we are seldom called upon. To rest upon such
. iona, even tor few moments, would be- price,
less boon-moments that would add years 10 lives
am aware am transcrbing the usual limits allowed
10 compainers, but my cry Is not Tor sell alone but
Tor hundreds oil delicate women, who need Howard,
aWilUeriorce. Bergh 10 come TO Their rescue. In
tins great Republic OF ours there Is but power felt
feared recognizcd-the prcssand the hoad OF thut
press as the champion OF tho weak ana oppressed,
su.bds the HERALD Tue pen is indeed,
miyhtcr than the sword.' Let the cditor OF
the great uaily. then, flourish hls doughty weapon
III our behalf. Let him hold up TO the con-
domination OF society those firms who, like the slave.
hoiocrs OF old, pursue tho accumulation OF wcah b
N fnp Gnc1s ptCt Ina ttotR
service, ana hundreds OF suffering women viii bess
his name. A SHOP GIRL
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
A SANITARY SUGGESTION.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD-
want to know whether or not sour best police in
the world'' cannot lnd some way OF conveying dead
bodies to the station house instead OF using private
property which Is intended for other purposes. On
my way to work this morning, passing through Bayard
street, the dead body Of poor unfortunate old
man, who, probably, had taken shelter or the night
and had died from some cause, the nature OF which
cannot tell However, pedcrs wagon being close at
hand, used for pcddng fish and other catabes among
the poor people on TINS side OF the city, was mprovscd
funeral bier TO convey the poor unfortunate man
to tho station house. | do Think Mr. Editor, this1s
way OF spreading disease among the people
think such conduct Is disgraceu and the Police Com
missoners ot this great city should learn to do what
they do in other countries where they are civilized.
DRY GOODS PORTER
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
THE PRESIDENT AND THE LABOR
LEAGUE.

A DELEGATION OF LABoRING MEN AT THE EX-
EcUTIvE MANsIoN-EMPLoyMENT FOR THE
IDLE AND RESTORATION OF SUFFRAGE IN
THE DISTRICT EEQuEsTED-THE PRESIDENT
IN REPLY.
WASHINGTON, April 26, 1871
A delegation OF the Labor League Of the United
States consisting of twcntysix white and thirtyiv
coored men, called upon the President this morning
tor purpose OF delivering address upon the labor
question The delegation was met by the President IN
OF the anterooms 10 the Executive Council Cham
ber, and the address was delivered by Mr. Hadnett,
President OF the Labor League the headquarters Of
which are in this city The request was made to tho
President TO cmbody in his message to Congress
a recommendation for the Appropriation OF
money Tor internal improvements, in order TO give
employment to idle labor throughout the country, and
also TO recommend the restoration Of suffrage in this
district and the payment OF 10000 workngmcn who,
the address asserted, were delraudcd by contractors
under tho Boara OF Public Works.
PRESIDENTS REPLY
Tho following The reply oil the President, which
embodics answers 10 the material points Of the I'D
drcss:-
This speech is voluminous the topics numerous
that would undertake unconsidercd, ohhand
express opinions In regard to It, some of the
on eay If sns are in s
OF empioymsn or that number OF men to whom the COY
ana Congress, would be very dere'ict in its duty il
good viii Won express ! aprreeia,s u aud return
fully. Perhaps this is all desire to
the subject without further consideration The rights OF n
citizens precisely equal before the law ana
that equal RI. .hts
such assistance Congress and above
all. the people can give them
SUFFRAGE QUESTION.
The right OF suffrage this District is not question
that have given consideration to- Tho uct that
during adm nisration OF Washington and of Jefferson
Madison and the earlier Presidents suffrage vested in
the people Of this District with regard to local affairs but
the general officers There have been various
changes from that time to the present.
Here the Chairman Of the Labor League interposcd
query what the President thought oi that order
OF things AS an American prncipey
The rREspEST-We not discuss IT, 1t Is enough to say
whatever you desire that subject IL within the
power OF Congress grant IL Is not within the
whether voice In the election
member Congress of President This Is
very large question and to be In accordance
with the wishes OF the people do not know what the
feelings the people are upon this question: IL Is not Tor
President lny the rules for the decision Of
Of this the people 1t Is safe to them
the body of the people II tie people Of the United
wish suffrage this District shall
terere with them and should not veto but would sign any
bin that subject II there Is further In regard
this again return appreciation OF your Kindness
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
THE HUDSON'S MYSTERY.

Wednesday at tho foot OF West Fortysixth stree:
Identified at the Mcrguc yesterday, und Deputy Coro-
ncr Goldschmidt made post-mortcm examination.
II appears that his Joseph B Welsey alias
Blauvo aud that he resided with his wife at No 24l
West twenty third street They had experienced re-
verses, IN consea OF winch the man grew morose
and respondent He lett home tn evening OF
February 10 and has not been by his wife SINCE
On his person were ouhd besides me artcies
In Yesterdays papers, razor and gold ring on
which inscribed ''From George 10 Emmn" DR..
Golsch thought the cut IN deccascds throat was
not dccl enough have been mortal and he also be-
leved the incision had been made by lshes The
attaches OF tnc Morgue incline TO the belief that Wcsey
had attempted 10 cut his throat rs anu aing 10 givc
himself q mortal wound had leapea overheard alter
The New York herald., 1877-04-27

THE DARIEN CANAL EXPEDITION COFFEE
CRop-NAvAL MOVEMENTS.

THE DAnIEN CANAL EXPEDITION THE COFFEE
CRop-NAvAL MOVEMENTS.
PANAMA, April II 1877.
The most important and about the only since
the departure of the last is tho return OF the
barren exploring expedition to Panama the 18th
inst. The following 10 an extract from letter from
the commander OF the expedition. Mr.. Lucen N. B.
Wysc published in the Star and Herald:-
no one yet can givo complete Indications regarding
the ab0rs have performed, because OF the manner
IN which they have been conducted. Aside from this
the Managing Committee have reserved TO themselves
the right OF getting the earliest information about
abors and tho results not yet reached, OF calcua
tons with stringent orders not 70 publish anything
whatever. Meantime may IN general terms express
the absolute conviction have arrived at from the
cral surveys that have been carried through. The
neroceanic canal VIII soon be made and that throurh
Colon bian territory, II intelligent public does
withhold its fah and pcrsevering energy from such
grand enterprise
CROP.
The steamers Salvador, on the 18th, and the
Winchester and Grenada, on tho 10th, arrived, tho
rst with IL I'll, tho second with lo043 and last
with 493 bags of coffee from Central america max.
ing a total since January OF IA, I03 bags.
Quiet reigns in all Central America There Is to be
a railway from San Jose Guatemala, 10 Escuinta,
forty miles. There is no news from the civil war n
tho interior Of Colombia Tho Isthmus IS quiet The
rainy season has commenced.
NAVAL MOVEMENTS.
The Omaha, Rear Admiral George II. Preblc, is here,
and the Swatara Commander A. \. Cooke is ut Aspin-
wall Tho Albatross (3rtish), Captain Rice, is ieni-
porarly absent at the pareu. Among the passengers
brought by the Salvador tho 18th inst Messrs.
Lconco Prado, Manuel Morcy anu Edward DieUen, OF
Montczuma noorety. They are going TO Peru
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.
AN ADVERTISERS COMPLAINT.
NEW YoRK, April "a, 1S7

NEW yoRK April "a. 1877.
To THE EDITox HERAlb--
hasten to Ill space, with your permission, In youl
valuable "Compla'nt Book" person desires 10 in
sert an advertisement In your paper. LIS residence
beng some distance from the downtown uptown
Office OF the HERALD he goes to the advertis
ing agents once and deposits his advertisement there
with the required cost Now how - IL that IL his ad-
vertisement has not been inserted properly he can
get the insertion repewcdf In my opinion this man.
ner OF doing things is mere waste OF money the
part of the advertiser and certain profit to the agent
have spent during the past year AT least $50
for advertisements your paper the majority Of
which paid for AT your authorized Offices and got JUS
ce but the balance. being paid Tor at certain agents.
Offices, loss TO
WILLIAM DE COURCY,
No. 250 East Fortich street !
The New York herald., 1877-04-27

The Railroad Committee OF tho Aldermen have re-
qucsted opinion from the Corporation Counsel rca-
tive to the powers of the Board IN dealing with the
question to whether or not the city has rieht TO
take possession OF the franchise OF the sixth Avenue
street Railroad complying with certain conditions
specified IN the charter ui that corporation.
The Comms soncr OF Public Works has been d.
rectcd TO pace Tree bath at the Battery.
The ordinance preventing tho use Of calcium lights
IN the streets without proper permit from the CITY
authorities was yesterday passed Ny the Board OF
Aldermen.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
STREET CASUALTIES.

An ordinance was yesterday introduced before tho
Board OF Aldermen providing for the prevention OF
casualties in the streets II prohibits all persons
whether OF iul age under without express pcrms.
sion Of the owner conductor or person In charge
thereof to ride IN or upon any car, train, engine,
wagon, carriage, stage or other vehicle drawn by
steam, horse power or other motor, m upon, under or
about any street, brlcge tunnel, public place, pier,
bulKhcad other space within the CITY limits. ana that
any person who shall be guilty Of violating the ordi-
sna bc lined not less than IS more than 500
urb of
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
DECORATION DAY.
The following preliminary orders relative to the OBJ
scrvancc OF Decoration Day in New York city have
issned

The following preliminary orders relative to the OBJ
scrvancc Of Decoration Day in New York city have
been issued
HEADQUARTERS GRAND MaRsuALs OFricE. q. A. r..
THIS COTTAGE" UNION SQUARE: SEyKNrEESTn srkMEr,
NEw YoRg, April 20. 1877.
ORDER no. L.
l. BY virtue of election by the Memorial COMMITTEES
the hcreoy assumes comnand rs Grand Mar
shal far Decor alton bay. May 30. 1874
H. The following staN appointments hereby
nou need tom rade j. O. Julius Lnnsbein r.. A. kimba
Post No. 100 Adiutant General and Chief Stah COM
rn,e James H. stevens Phil kearney Post No. g. Quar-
cordingly.
the Marshal will he announced la future orders
OF requested without delay 10 for
act as aids to Marshall Also to report
OF they expect to parade ana the music they
will furnish Posts that propose to proceed to Woodlawn,
Greenwood other cemeteries requested TO notify
these headquarters Of the sai:c.
w having charge OF transportation flowers
other that under the supervision of
the Grand Marshal Decoration Day viii report ull
thereof to these eadqnarters as soon AS prac-
ticsbc.
citizens who desire unite the parade will please
these headquarters promptly. In order
that they ay 10 assigned 10 their proper divisions
VI The attention OF post commanders Is called to the
following resolution. which was uiannosiy adopted by
Memorial Committee, the pto'isuns " wnicu VIII ~
strictly enfurccd:-
Resolved trucks signs representing any
business or business Arm shall be prohibited taking
part in TIE parade the Grand Army OF the Republic
Decoration Day. -, :, ,-
quarters from ten r. NJ, where all commnnica-
JOHN X. PERLEY, Grand Marshal.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
cArHARINE LANE PAVEMENT.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Why don't the proper authorities repavc the lower
portion Of Catharne lane THIS portion OF tho street
has been In most shameful condition ever since Elm
street graded from Leonard TO Worth street, and
during rainy weather IL is impossible Tor either or
beast TO travel through IL. The proper authoritee
have been notified OF the condition OF this street sew
era times during the past two years. but TO have
very tlc regard Tor the suferngs OF those VINO are
compelled to use this street daily. U. III, 3.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
The meeting adjourned TIL May 10.
DECORATION DAY CEREMONIES IN HONOR OF

DECORATION DAY CEREMONIES IN HONOR OF
THE DEAD.
By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
TALLAHASSEE, N)n April 20, 1871
The graves OF tho Confederate soldiers killed in
battle who buried here were proiuscy decorated
to-day with floral offerings, but those OF the federal
heroes neglected. The most conspicuous motto
erected in the cemetery over the tombs which were
thus honorcd the words, 'Thcy Wore the Gray. "
Touching devotional hymns were sung and prayers
offered by Presbyterian and Episcopal clergyman.
The OF the day delivered an eloquent cuIogy on
the dead and unqualified expression ol regret over
the lost cause whose he FULLY Justified but MS
allusious 10 The North were temperate and just He
also iouDd occasion to congratulate the southern
people on the resumption OF self government, alter
sixteen years OF oppression.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
LOOK OUT FOR THEM.

New YORK, April "a, 1877.
To THE EDITOR or TnE HERALD:-
There tnioves constantly prowlng around the New
York Custom House watching Tor those young clerks
who go there TO pay duties Yesterday one OF gang
picked pocket Of clerk, but gave up the money
quickly when the young man threatened to raise
alarm. No policeman was in sight even. WIN you
have the kindness Call tho attention OF the police
authorizes 10 the necessity of having some officers
toned around the Custom House during business
hours, and much obiiee CONSTANT READER2
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
SUNDAY BALLS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Is there law in this city prohibiting Sunday balisf
The residents OF Fifteenth street and Sixteenth street
very much annoyed by the music nnd noise OF
Sunday hop gwen Sixteenth street aud Third ave.
Tho ana howis o. the rowdies p,rticipai-
ing Ia this Sabbath breaking keep decent people awake
until two three O'Clock in the morning Now,
being resident OF Fifteenth street. would cali tho
attention Of the police authorities 10 this nuisance aud
hope they VIII take some Steps to relieve the neisn-
borhood oil this pest Respectfully, yours, J. r. Y.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
WORK FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH.

To EDITOR HERALD
Allow me to ask tho Board OF Health what have the
properly owners done With those portable ash boxes
once made law by the Board OF Hcalth9 They have
stationary boxes, which call the street, aud
lett there to remain until OF the street cleaners
carts comes around which is once week, and then
lett 10 remain another week. receiving all the
stencil arising herclrom Can not The Board o Health
provide Tor stationary boxes front OF each house
and that the get their garbage as II always
customary until the portable box became IN user
GROCER.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
THE COAL RUMORS.

The Grand Jury OF the General Sessions continued
their cations into the alleged injurious rumors
circulated as to tho appointment Of a receiver OF tho
Delaware aud Hudson Canal Company. Several Wall
street brokers viii be examined to day.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
ANSWER.
MoSsY ORDER INK.

NEW YORK, April 20 1871
To THE EDITOR THE HERALp:-
In your compliant Book" of to-day Mr. J. W. B.
wants to know why tho Postmaster does not furnish
INK, &c, TO hil out money orders II Mr. J. W. b.
would only open his eyes little more he would find IN
the Money order Department about hat dozen ink
stands and dozen or more pens and blottcrs. with
tabiss 10 write on when utensils very con.
spieuously placed Ia that department..
MONEY ORDER COLLECTOR
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
FISH HORNS.

TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD-
am or those unfortunate individuals who arc
obliged live in Dish horn street, and, having sick
baby, imagine the nature OF my complaint
No sooner the child all gentlc scep after
much patience and loss OF time on my part than one
blast oi those inferna machines the air, waking
and frightening her, asl making US wish that tho
owner OF the horn and all went to HELLGArE.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27

DEPARTURE OF DISTINGUISHED C..THOLICS
FROM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MEMORIAL FUND
FOR THE POPE.
PHILADELPHIA, April %, 1871
Early this morning large crowd OF people assem-
bled at the pier from which the American line OF Eu-
ropean sail TO witness the departure in tho
steamship Ohio, Captain Morrison commandcr OF the
veiy Rev. Archbishop Wood, OF Philadelphia. and
number Of other Roman Catholic cereymen and lay
men Of this diocese The party their way to
Rome 10 participate In tho jubilee at the
n!versary OF Pope piUs ms ascension to tho
ponlincue. This anniversary viii be celebrated the
2lst DAY OF May, when II ls Holiness will nave been
nifty years the head OF the Church Tho Archbishop
carries with him the money which raised IN this
diocese during Lent by the Peters Pence collections
amounting TO nearly $40, 900. Mr. Charles H. A.
Esling, who OF the passengers, also has in his
possession Tor presentation TO the Pope memorial
the fund which collected under the auspices OF
Mrs Ellen Sherman, the wife OF General W. J. Sher-
man.
Attwo o'clock precisely the steamer sailed, amid
the cheers and enthusiastic good wishes oil largo
asscmblagc.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
A HINT FOR MIR. DOUGLAS.

To THE EDIroR OF THE HERALD
Please to allow mic a small space In your valuable
"Complaint Book' for my first complaint. 1t Is now
nearly weeks you FIRST called attention the
nuisance OF OF trucks blocking up West Twentieth
street, between sixth and Seventh avenues, every
evening and Sancay, but up 10 this moment no steps
have been taken to remove them Yours, l. b. I
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
LOUISIANA.

ADJOURNMENT or THE LEGISLATURE
NEW ORLEANS, April g. 1877.
Tho Legislature to-day adjourned sine die All the
State officers elected with Governor Nichols now
In undsputcd possession OF their Offices and records.
The city Is very quiet.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
MUNICIPAL DISFRANCHISEMENT.

Tho following resolution was yesterday passed by
the Board Of Aldermen, motion OF President Pur-
roy:--
Resolved That this Board IN the Of their consu
ents people New YORK city soennly protest
the passngc by the Legislature OF the proposed
INC MS ro the constitution, which, Ia violation OF the
urnciple OF universal suffrage the pub.
ican nlsir tncisc large portion
OF the Intelligent aud worthy citxens VI this city
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

WAsmyGToy, April 26, 1877.
Second Licutenants A. Larke, Tenth infantry. and
Orlando L. Wieung, Twenty third infantry, have been
promoted toShc grade OF first lieutenant
Captain 7. Heap, Corps OF Engineers, has been
dored proceed TO Newport, L. l., report duty
TO Major q. X Warren.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
ORDER OF THE coMMANpEn-1S-cH1r

ORDER OF THE coMMANDER-IN-cHIEF.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 1871
Governor Hartrant Of Pennsylvania, as Commanders
in-Chiot OF the national organization OF tho Grand
Army OF tho Republic, has issued the following general
order IN reference TO Decoration Day
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 26, 1877.
In accordance with annual custom Wednesday, May
30 1877 will be observed Memorial Day, in COM
mcnioration of dead comrades. 1t Is fitting
that we should aside IRON our accustomed pur
suits to do honor who have given the strongest
testimony of patriotic devotion. and for gen
o. observance of the day the active participation
OF the members societies. the children OF tho various
schools the citizens generally Is earnestly invited
Every should be made TO mark the last resting place
each soldier and sailor and we should also remember
with died away from home aud Kin
dred and In distant unknown graves Each post
will be the Judge the In which II best
form duty Of action should be had where
Wherever there posts u tho Grand
Army TO lead good work the Commnnder.n Ghic in
behalf ades asks the citizens 10 lake
se Is to graves the gallant dead and
q proper observance of the day. BY order
JOHN +. HAkTkANFr. Commanderin-Chef
RoBkRT L. BKATH, Adjutant General
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
DESTRUCTION OF DOGS.

Captain RELY, oil tho Thirteenth precinct, Brook
lyn, and the men OF hts command, have killed 800
useless dogs since tho 1st OF APRIL and the war OF
cxcrmination is going forward with undated vigor.
The New York herald., 1877-04-27
THE PoPE's sEMI-cENTENNIAL.

Archbishop Wood and number OF other prominent
Catholic ccrgy,ncn sailed in the steamer ONO yester
day morning from Philadelphia en- route for Rome TO
participate tho celebration OF the anniversary OF
Popd Pho Nonos 10 tho pontllcate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-05
WINTER ARRANGEMENT

Beginning oct. ~, 1910.
The Mail Train will leave Washington 8:
a. NJ, and Alexandria st $40 q. M, daily, e1.
cept Sunday; pass Leeaburg, going westward,
g. il20 8. M, and arrive at Round Hill ut u
II. Leave Round Hill at 1890 p. m; pass Lees
burg, going eastward, at lilo p. ~. and arrive
ut Alexandria St 3:15 p. M, and st Washington
s: $3.50 p. NJ.
The Accommodation Trsin will leave Wash
ing.on ct 40 p. NJ, end Alexandris at 425 y.
n, dsily, except Sundsy, and arrive st Lees
burg $. $40 D. n. Leave LeeEburg at 4 q. m,
and arrive st Alexsudris 81 S:l3 q. H., a.!d
Washington at $50 N.
~ Passengers from Washington viii t%Ee
the Washington and o. . csrs s. the Baltimore
and Po.on &C Railroad station 3. 81. n. sn9 4. ~
p III, and 60 through to Round all without
change Of cars
The 9.lOs N. train from Alexandria AID l2.@
p. m. trsin from Round HUI connect 1T Round
Hill with Harris Daily Line Q. Couche:
for Snickersville, Berryville and Winchester;
also with Reamer's Line of Coaches, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aide and Middlebucg.
Both trains. westward, make close connection
at Vienna with Sissol's Line OF Stages for Fair.
fax Court House.
Communication tickets, 3 cts. per mile
Annual tickets, $50.
Z. Il. HAVENEK.
oct lS-:i Genors! Tickle. Ageni