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The New York herald., 1877-07-03
The Fourth OF July.

That eminent bird, the American eagle.
will spread his wings and scream all over
the country tomorrow. Like Mr.. Orator
Puff he will have several tones to his voice.
He will, by turns, abuse and praise the ad-
ministration. At Tammany Hall he will
pour contempt on the President 4; in New
Orleans and Charleston he will thank Mr..
Hayes for a great deliverance in many
places he will speak in dubious tones and
in others he will review the wrongs of de-
feated carpet-baggers.
Meantime the sensible American citizen
will remember with joy that since last
Fourth of July we have got new and
honest administration we have seen the
settlement of the Southern question have
President who fearlessly defes the Office
seekers and is reforming the civil SER
vice; are in fair way to have
honest management Of Indian affairs
have made some steps toward a re-
sumption of specie payments; are getting
out loan at four per cent, and have seen
the unhappy end of both political parties.
We have good deal to be thankful for and
proud Of, on the Fourth of July, 1877
those of us, at least. who are not seeking
office
The New York herald., 1877-07-03
steam m In west street.

1t is proposed to allow the railroad COM
panies to run their freight to the water line
by steam between nine and four at night.
We see no objection to this as temporary
expedient. New York ought, as we have
often urged, to make better provision for
terminal facilities. We lose many millions
every year by our carelessness in this
respect
But. after all, steam in West street is only
temporary expedient. What is wanted is
an elevated steam freight railroad along the
whole water front of the city and connect
ing conveniently with all railroad .termini
and with every steamer dock. Such a road
could be worked during the whole twenty
four hours and would be a real convenience
and economy. Why will not the Mayor
think Of this, and advise with Mr..
Vanderbilt and others about it? We
believe the railroad companies would them
selves undertake to build such q roadway !;
and they would find their advantage in max
ing it double tracked, and running passen-
ger as we'll as freight cars over it. We sup
pose the horse railroad companies would
fight it, but they oppose everything which is
of interest to New York and we should like
to see Mr.. Vanderbilt and some Of the other
railroad men whose interests are not adverse
to the city enlisted on the city's side.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03
Valuation OF Real and
Personal Estate.
Assessed

The valuation of real and personal prop
erty in the several wards of the city was
received from the Tax Commissioners by
the Supervisors yesterday. The valuation
of real estate this year is 1896, 06S, 933, and
Of personal property $2O6, O2S, 16O, making a
total together of 81 ,lO1, O92, ,093. The valua-
tion of real estate has increased $2,776, 918,
and there has been decrease in personal
property of $12, ,598, ,O19, leaving q net de-
crease of SO, 821, ,101. The real estate decrease
has been in the Fourth, Sixth, Seventh,
Tenth, Tuelfth, Fourteenth and Twenty
third wards while all the remaining wards
show an increase. In the Twelfth ward the
falling off is the largest, being nearly one
million and half The largest increase
is shown in the Nineteenth ward,
81, ,203, 600. The decrease of personal prop
erty is partially owing to the with
drawal of business capital, exemptions
decided as allowable by the courts and
failures. The banking capital alone has de-
creased eleven and half Millions fruit
of the unwise policy of unjust and excessive
taxation. The report illustrates forcibly the
need of rapid transit and of change in the
laws relating to the taxation of banks. The
rate of taxation this year will be 265 per
cent, or about the same as last year.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03
the New Reservoir Park.

Messrs. Vaux and Radford, the well known
Central Park architects, propose that the
city shall build metropolitan museum OF
scientific industry. and suggest that it be
erected on the ground now occupied by the
Forty-second street and Fifth avenue res
ervoir Any improvement to the city will be
always welcome, and the scheme OF great
museum. with buildings nearly four hum
dred feet in length, might, perhaps, be as
popular in New York as the Permanent Ex-
hibition building is in Philadelphia. But
the question arises whether this valu-
able property. cannot be put to bet
ter uses than those of museum,
10 matter how grand that institution might
be made. The site and the expense must
be considered, and, above all, the needs OF
the city. Now such a museum as these gen.
tlemen propose to establish can be located
on one of the many lots owned by the city,
where there Is plenty of room, and where 1t
would not decrease but add to the attrac-
tions Of the surrounding property. five
are to have museum of the kind it should
not be placed in the Central Park, which is
already too much given up to such build
ings. Neither should it be allowed to oc-
cupy the site of the Forty-second street res
eryoir, where it would destroy one OF the
few open places which exist in the built-up
parts Of the island. What the city needs
is more breathing places, and we cannot
afford to lose one Of the few that are left.
These are the reasons why the proposition
Of these gentlemen to the city should be
rejected site where there is no park
and where museum would be an ornament
while not being an obstruction could easily
be selected, while the expense OF putting
up the buildings would be no more. But II
the reservoir is to be used for museum
one Of the finest places in the city for park
will be forever destroyed. The reservoir is
in one of the most beautiful parts Of the
city, ard needs but slight alterations to
make it very charming park, as the present
reservoir building could be utilized for pur-
poses Of ornamentation. All of this could
be easily effected at little expense and in
any event the people will not consent to
have the lungs of the metropolis choked
up by buildings for which there is no
absolute need and for which there are other
more eligible sites.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03
"woopLE1GH" AT wALLAox's.

Last evening was presented for tho first time here
what is described on the paybls as 'san original,
romantic and picturesque American drama IN ioar
acts" by Mr.. Philip Stoner The plot, while not
marked with striking originality. Is effective enough
for summer evenings entertainment and there runs
through the story sufficient thread of sentiment and
fun TO keep the audience snor and elicit fair
amount OF applause The locale Of the play Is Viz.
ena, and iow years preceding and during the
recent war; but tho author has wisely refrsncd from
drawing too copiously upon the materials that might
be used in connection with that unfortunate event
As the drama unfolds m Is discovered that Robert
Lesson the heir TO The estate OF WoOdeigh ana BID
hali.brothcr, Maurice Leeson, In love with Amy
Winthrop Miss Lettie Aen the niece Of their father.
Judge Leeson. In the progress OF time they quarrel
over their mutual sweetheart, Who has codustsd
wisely with both, and Robert, tho elder brother,
throws Maurice savas;y over ,o cn T.. s a.. &c
mains for q period Of years Meanwhile It is do:
velopsd that he loved a dependent, Miss Abigail
fortune nm ever calming influence Robert,
suffering from remorse, enters the Confederate army
winch. without his knowledge romanticsily captures
Amy, his old love, and carries her TO the camp.
Tnither she is followed by Marx Lofty devoted friend
of the family and the comic contribution TO the ro-
nance who is also captured as federal spy he 10
sentenced to be hanged, but At the proper moment
tears Off his disguise and then-denouement Other
incidents follow in quick succession plenty Of sur
prses await audience, until at last the two broth
ers brought together the insane one recovers love
flows once more in It's natural current the usual
ward follows, and the curtain drops on scene OF blss
1t Is but jus. to say that the piece ran with
smoothness, Notwithstanding 1t was the first night
OF its presentation, wac well mounted and IN the main
we'll performcdbotter indeed, than the other plays
which this company have recently given to the public.
Miss Lettic Allen Amy was natural; Miss Mary
Bates nrst appearance as Abigail vvacious vocal
and pretty ana MISS Marion p. Clifton Mrs Pratts
orcibe and loquacioua Among the actors the burden
was borne by Mr. Theodore Hamilton Robert Lceson,
Mr. Cyril Searie as Maurice, Mr.. W. R Floyd Fred
Prattic. and Mr.. Thomas WhiHen ~ Mark Lofty, and
each OF them made the most Of their parts and the
various situations In which they were dramatically
placed. Finally, tho audience went away apparently
pleased which 10 saying great deal, with the mercury
among the eghtieA
The New York herald., 1877-07-03

THE WEArHRR.-The storm centre has moved
toward the Atlantic and is now passing off the
New Brunswick coast. attended by high west
erly winds. Yesterday morning the rainfall
In that district was very heavy, but
has been followed by rapidly clearing
weather. The depression in the West
continues to develop with general rains
over the trans-Mississippi States and in the Ohio
Valley. This disturbance presents all the indi-
cations Of another storm of considerable energy.
As yet the marginal winds have not increased to
any considerable degree, but tornado s re-
ported from Indiana. The temperature has
fallen slightly over the Atlantic coast north
ward Of Cape Hatteras, but has increased
near the storm centre in Nova Scotia.
1t has also fallen in the Northwest,
but has risen in tho Mississippi and
Ohio valleys. We may expect n repetition
Of the dangerous tornado winds over these re-
gions and OIL the lakes when the advancing de-
precision reaches the Upper Ohio Valley or the
lake region to the northward. The weather in
New York to-day will be cool and clear or partly
cloudy, followed by rising temperature and in
creasing cloudiness ond rain.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
N1B1o's-ssTHE THREE ouARDsxEv. {"

NIBLo's-''THE THREE ouARDsNEN"
At Nblos Theatre last evening what might be called
Fourth Of July combination troupe made its bow In
'.The Three Guardsmen." Produced a. it was last
evening this drama hardly fail TO entertain, after
manner. Fonrth Of July We need scarcely
say there is sufficient force and fight about It to COM
psnsate tor the absence Of fireworks and It's humor
and pathos, though tho latter be slighted and tho
hands miscellaneous company There good
deal oil fun IN the performance OF last night but the
OF the small boy who had before truly
vigorous portraiture OF D'Aragnan must have sunk
the lack OF force displayed by Mr. f. f. Thornc, who
played tho part last evening, when speaking his
irusty sword The cast included tho OF several
performers we'll known In tho city. Among them
Mr.. T.. X Collier, who played Richeou, and Mr.
Ward Tiffany appeared as Lady de Winter, and Mrs.
=. Murdoch as Constance.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03

mark whh scratch like Tommy shsarman's nose de-
that the farmer moved to tears by story
There Is no In this month, but there are clam
bakes every ten minutes
Jules Simon shows France how far Mac Nahon haa
dropped him He has become ajournalist
Associate Justice Joseph p Bradley, OF the United
States supreme Court. is at toe Fifth Avenue.
Aimee sailed away in callco Wave. calico, ali thy
banners wave, and charge with ali thy chivairy.
Mr.. Deliosses, the Belgian Minister has returned
to Washington from Newport remain for few days
whep Hayes was IN Rhode Island he asked how
be liked the country. Looking down at his feet he
said, at Is a nice Statep
Il is believed that Colonel G. H. Butler will 90 to
White sulphur Springs TO how long the southern
Governors take between drinks
Several Journalists are putting on a good deal Of
Krupp gun style al Saratoga They talk eighteen
carat nonsense on the pazzas and then 60 back the
stables and wonder how they can buy two glasses Of
lager for nine cents.
Over in Baxter street yesterday Chinaman became
the father of American born son, a. he danced
about, swinging his pstail he said :-"Me Mclean
man, nll samee old Grantea Ne heap Washington.
Mo lightning rod agent Mo P. l. man. Go way
Whoopeel"
London Spectator:-.'People who do not wholly at
least dislike themselves apt to be much peasantes
than those who do and this applies quite much Ia
socaled literary vanity as 10 vanity OF other descrp
tons What is perhaps pleasantest Of all is TO find
man with an amused knowledge Of his best points,
and Of his own pleasure In them, state Of mind per-
fectly consistent with very profound moral and
spiritual humility-whch only means a very profound
consciousness how far all moral and spiritual things
the best life surpassss his own"
Evening Telegam:-"Ths President and Secretaries
Evarts and schurz. Postmaster General Key and
Attorney General Devsns have been taking their little
pleasure tour through New England, attending com.
mencsments and cambakes. Secretary McCrary 10
enjoying journey in the West. Why should not
Secretary Sherman refresh himself alsoY We see no
good reason why he should not We want him very
pleasant voyage. Only wish him TO make II In hs
real character and not 10 play Pecksni. When that
worthy went up 10 London from his Wiltshire village
and disported himself At Mrs. TodRers' Commercial
clearinghouse he told young Martin Chuzzewit that
he was gong 'on professional businsss.'"
The New York herald., 1877-07-03
Another Day ssr IN. Dogs.

A1OsseCA 10y ASS INV >~o~s
Although yesterday was supposed to be
the first day for the practical enforcement
of the dog law the doomed animals secured
further respite through the fact that the
pound was not ready for their reception.
Three hundred and fifty of the unfortunates
who were found wandering about the streets
in state of apparent destitution, with
out owners and without the muni-
cipal badge worn by licensed hy-
drophobiaists. had been captured by
the twenty-five official dog catchers be-
tween twelve o'clock on Sunday night
and early daylight on Monday morning;
but when the capturers took their prizes to
the foot of Sixteenth street, on the East
River, they were met by the information
that the gentlemen of the pound were not
yet prepared to receive visitors. Nothing
was left for the dog catchers but to retire
with their four-footed prisoners, and it can
readily be imagined that they were at
some loss to decide what to do with them
until to-day, when it is promised that the
institution designed for their reception shall
be in proper working order. 1t cannot be
very pleasant to be compelled to entertain
from ten to one hundred and fifty strange
dogs for twenty -four hours. but the ''catch-
ers" were necessitated to submit to the in
convenience They retired with their yelp-
ing companions, who will, however, be re-
turned to-day to the pound preparatory to
meeting their death, as many excellent
people hope to obtain eternal life, by i'm
mersion.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03

ITs OF No CoNsEoUENcE.-TheR Robson dinner
is of no sort of consequence. So said everybody
who helped eat it, including Mr.. Robson him
self. 1t was even admitted that it would
be suicidal for the republicans to nominate
the ex-Secretary for Governor. That is true
enough. But he would like to go to Congress,
and hopes to be nominated in the Camden dis
trict, where he would have the help of his friend
Cattell. And Mr.. Blaine dined with Robeson,
hanked by General Judson fitzpatrick. 1t is all
very funny.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03
fit to them to slough of these deserted

fit to them to slough of these deserted
States.
But seeing all this, an American Secre-
tary of State might also see that it would be
much better for us not to be encumbered
with those States that if they could by .
miracle suddenly fall into the possession Of
q strong ruler, who would maintain order,
give q chance for their settlement and for
the secure development of their resources,
and at the same time let us trade freely with
them, this would be infinitely better than if
we were possessed Of them. We could inn
agine such Secretary ofState ardently wish
ing that an energetic and determined man,
like General Butler for instance, would put
himself at the head Of these States, establish
a new republic, invite settlers and capital
by putting down outlaws and thus pre-
pare the way intelligently and effectively
for what would even in that case be in
evitable-the admission of such States, after
they were settled and orderly, to the Ameri-
can Union. We confess that if Secretary
Evarts thought thus we should heartily
agree with him. And yet we can see that
this is not good time for miracles.
But we have no idea that Secretary Evarts
is thinking Of war with Mexico, or that he
proposes to pay hundred millions for the
Northern States. Neither is necessary !;
those States must fall to ms in the course OF
events. Why should we shake the trees
When the pear is ripe it will fall; and it can
fall into nobodys lap but our own Mean
time Sefior Mata waits with message from
President Diaz.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03

MExICo.-Sehor Mariscal, the late Mexican
Minister, adds his protest to those of the Lerdo,
Iglesias factions relative to the situation of
affairs the Rio Grande. nj. Mariscal is de-
cidcdly belligerent, and talks about repelling
force by force. He seems to forget that the
force is all the other side. For years the citi-
gems of the United States have been forcibly
robbed and plundered by NJ. Mariscal's country
men and effort was made to punish them.
No one can blame the United States for nt
last taking the matter into its own hands. If
Mexico cannot or will not keep her robbers at
home the United States will see to it that they
remain on their own side of the line. Mexico Is
invading the United States, not the United States
Mexico
The New York herald., 1877-07-03

THE CABINET DEsTROYERs-The Cabinet de-
stroyers are at work again in Washington. This
time they have the President panic struck and
dismissing "that rebel Key while Secretaries
Sherman and McCrary are going out under
radical pressure. Mr.. Sherman, these re-
ports say has gone to Maine to see Mr..
Blaine Mr.. Blaine, however, seems to have
lodged him. for he dined with Mr. Robson at
Trenton last night 1t is needless to say that
the Cabinet destroycrs are out in their guesses.
The President is not scared; neither are the
Cabinet
The New York herald., 1877-07-03
THE BROADWAY THEATRE.

The Broadway Theatre was opened last evening
with the heroic, romantic and horsey drama entitled
'Mazeppa." made favorably known to our theatre.
going people by such actresses Menken and Kate
Fisher. The drama was preceded by "Nan the Good
for Nothing" with Miss Louise Sylvester as Nan.
Kiss Sylvester warmly applauded BY tolersbly
large audience and created considerable merrment BY
hcr business with the wash basin and other toilet
arrangements Aftcr this pioce Miss Fannie Louisa
Buckiug gnam came tripping on the stage az Mnzeppu
Oi Miss Buckingham's performance II would be
kindness to say nothing. She was evidently suffering
from stage fright. Her motions werc awkward
ana her voice could not be heard beyond tho fourth
row. She WAS very much embarrassed by her sword
aud cloak and exciting moment threw her
pumed hat into the face Of the first cornes The au
douce had great deal OF fun nj the expense OF the
star fact the entire performance with one or two
exceptions, was very ridiculous. Miss Buckingham
has pretty face and beautiful 6gurc, two or tho
requisites for this pioce, and when she was ashsd to
s.thc fiery, untamed steed" and disappeared up the
mountain her exit was followed BY merited applause.
The mounting OF the piece was very good, the CO.'S
tunes were all new and quite hundsome. and James
Melville was all that the bills promised Tor him.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
Bret Harre Ia at Cohasset.

Bret Harte is at Cohasset
The Nez Perces are retrousse
When shall we hear the last tramp
wendelI Phillips summers at Winchester, Mass
Sodcne will battle those limbs in the briny surf
Juage Hilton says tnat Jim Maces nose hollows in.
MISS Julia Rive has married her manager, Mr. King.
Grant wants 10 know where they keep the gin and
tansy.
When Evarts was in Boston he talked like tire on
a wheel.
Tranps have regular signs which they put on farm
fences TO denote tho character oil the farmer round
The New York herald., 1877-07-03
GILMoBE'S GARDEN.

Giimores Garden was not we'll filed last evening
as the merits Of the programme the object deserved
Tho concert, as Is known was for the benefit OF the
sufferers by the st. John fire, and 1t natural to
think that all the English inhabitants Of New York
would have present; but they were not. The
novel features of the programme were the appearance
Of Miss Emma Abbott, Nine. Carreno-saures, signoi
Brgno, Signor Susini, Signor Ferrant and the Cece
liza Club Miss Abbott did not sing solo, but wm
heard IN duet from LA Tiga dol RegRimsnto' with
sicpor Fcrrant Hor voice did not sound any better
than when she last heard In New York and
showed the cnec.s OF overwork The duet received
encore, and was repeated Brsnol was received with
great applause and sang an ara from 'll Lombnrdi'
and sst,oodby Sweetheart" Tor encore. Mme.
Carreno-5auret made decided success at the piano.
Hor pInyirg seemed just to su tho acoustic proper
ties of the garden. SusinPs voice sounded almost a.
sweet II did twenty years ago The programms was
a re remarkubiy fine ono and we'll carried out Mr. GIL
mores band played with its usual spirit and finish.
and brought pleasant evening a close with Sgnor
Brignoil's march. The placing Of reserved seats In
front the band stand proved decided nuisance TO
promensders and did not seem TO be appreciated BY
any one, for they were scantily filed
The New York herald., 1877-07-03

THE OvERcRowpiSG OF EXCURSION. STEAMERS
is matter that should be attended to at once.
A circular was recently issued by the Washing
ton authorities declaring it to be the duty Of the
United States Inspectors to regulate the number
Of passengers to be carried by each boat. The
whole business seems to be very loosely con-
Quoted. Some day we shall have horrible ca
tastrophe and, as a matter of course, the verdict
of nobody to blame.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03

ALL THE Canadian fire insurance companies
doing business in this city will be able to weather
the storm of the ST. John fire except the Royal
Canadian, which will have to retire from the
field. Its losses are upward OF two hundred and
eeyenty-fiye thousand dollars.
The New York herald., 1877-07-03

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-Th stock market
for the coal issues, which continued to adj
vance from the high prices of Saturday. Gold
opened at 1851 and advanced to 1858, ut
which figure it closed. Government bonds were
active and steady, while railroad bonds We're
generally higher Money on call was easy at
1lo 2 per cent.