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The New York herald., 1877-09-21
A CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.

The fatal accident in the East River Sunday last,
which caused the drowning Of three persons is likely
10 create little trouble between the coroners Of
Kings and Queens counties. Tho body Of Miss Clara
Oliver and that OF her father were found floating IN the
river. The lady's body was towed to Eighth street,
Hunters Point, and thence removed to Coroner
Davron's undertaking shop Coroner Davren then, on
the ground that the fathers body also belonged TO
him. crossed the creek to the foot OF Eagle street.
Greenpont, where Mr.. Oliver's body had been towed
and also took possession OF tnat and it back TO
Queens county Then, giving permit the bodies we're
turned to the relatives The latter body being
taken from Coroner Nolans district no. It is SAID will
also mold an inquest In tue county of Kings Mc(jee
the pilot OF tho sylvan DELL is to be arrested by tho
Queens county authorities ana the question is nc.
ton Will Co Nolan tako In the mattcr9 The action
OF Coroner Davrcn excitcs much comment in Green
point wncro the deceased resided especially as the
only reason nc gives for his actI0n removing the
body OF Mr. Olivcr without consulting Coroner Nolan
that 'the man was drowned IN my jurisdiction and
found floating nearor to Long Island City than TO
GreenpOntD ~
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
TEMPERANCE ADVOCACY.

The Ninth Ward Auxiliary Society for tho Preven-
ton Of Crime held largely attended meeting in tho
Thirteenth Street Presbyterian Church ast evening
Rev. DR.. Howard Crosby made an address, which was
ia every way temperate advocacy oi temperance
1t the purpose of the society, ho said, enforce
the law in regard to licenses but In gaining this object
II was not necessary to ALLEVIATE from tho temperance
ranks every man who easonally took glass
or thinks he nds benefit lager beer The unlicensed
liquor dealers, he stated would be summary dealt
with, aud l,SOO saloons and tipping houses would
soon be closed.
The Rev. DR. Bevan, of the Brick Church, followed
with an address, which, whiio II was not in harmony
with Dr. Crosby's views upon temperance, was IN
cord with tho purposes of the socety He annou
himself total aostaincr, and thought that Dr. Cros
by's arguments against tipping houses might be
pushed little iurthcr and include the lager beer
looms. But whether men wcrc total abstainers
merely temperance men, therc was no reason why
they should not all work together for the suppression
Of drunkenness
The closing address OF the evening made by Rev.
Dr. William NJ. Taylor This clergyman, like Dr.
Bevan, argued from the standpoint OF the total ab-
stanors bot practically accepted the platform of the
moderate temperance men. lie said II was ono thing
to have law and another thing 10 enforce 1t, and tho
trouble IN thls country wis that tho majesty OF the
law was not always respectod Tho law of license, he
thought could only be enforced by the strong support
OF pubic opinion, and to this the special
mission oi the society.
Al the close OF the address subscr ptons we're re-
ceved III behalf OF the society.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
FIRES IN WILLIAMSBURG.

AT halfpss, two p. VI. yesterday lgc broke out In
tho two story frame dwelling aud store No. 3s5 Ora.
ham avenue and extended to the similar buildings
No 38 Graham avenue and No. 1856 Skiliman avenue,
which, together with stable IN the rear. almost
totally destroyed The losses aud iusurances arc:
No 3,5, occupied by Charles Airing, grocery store,
on stock furniture ana horse, 81, 200; insured
for 81 600 In kiugs County Fire Insurance Com pauy.
No 373 Graham avenue and No. 1866 Skillman avenue
occupied by the owners Of tho property, Messrs
Henry Bcales and James Mcakim respec ectively and
their losses $50 each insured for 81 600
IN the Niagara and Montauk Insurance companies.
Az fifteen min utes past three o'clock yesterday after.
noon Kettle OF varnsh caught hrc, by boiling over in
the varnsh factory OF William ID. Chase, No. 1'3 North
Ninth street, and effected damage OF xl5O0 No In.
surance.
Az halfpast eight O'Clock last evening by tho drop
ping oil match In the servants bureau on tho third
floor OF No. 2o0 South Eighth street, damage Of Sloa
was Incurred Insurance unknown.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
HOBOKEN TURTLE CLUB.

The HoboKen Turtle Club celebrated its fourth and
final dinner OF the yesterday afternoon at the
club grounds, adjoining Caso's Hotc Jerome avenue,
near Macomb's Dam, Harlem River There was
larger assembagc than ever gathered on similar occa
son Among those present were:--lhe Mayor
Alderman Robert Foster, Shcridan Shook, W. Van
Tasse, senator Wagstan, Captain Thomas Reeves,
Commissioner Nichols, Alderman Lamb, Gustavus
Ad0iphus Fuller, Judge Dodge, j. J. Levy, Frank
McCabc NJ. B. Brown, Colonel James M. Turner,
Thomas Ryan, Police Commissioner Baldy Smith, OK
Senator Morgan Jones, ex-Assembiy man Isaac l.
Hayes Maxey Haighi, OF the Emlra Schnapps Club !;
Hugh Bartholomew, OF the same institution; Harry
Nandcmark, george Scobie, of Elmra; q. l.. Gilt.
zow. James English, the oldest momber OF the club,
aged eighty-two; William H. Allen, Samuel Carpenter
and huEdre reds oil others.
Speeches made by Mayor Ely DR.. !. !. Hayes.
Vice President Goodspeed and others DR.. Hayes
cited an original poem, dedicated 10 tho Hoboken
Turtle Club.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
LICENSE ALL ENGINEERS.

meeting OF tho Brotherhood of Stationary En-
gneers held last night No. III Canal street for
the purpose OF devisng plan 10 remedy the evil OF
persons being allowed to act engineers who
licensed by tho Board OF Police, required by law.
The bali was crowded. ana feeling OF carnestncss
and determi nation prevailed among tho members 1t
was claimed that cases are frequent where persons
ignorant OF the lrst principles Of engineering are,
through influence permitted to engine, great
danger TO life and property. Tho law, IL clancd,
was beng constantly violated. The police directed
by the statute to arrest all persons acting engineers
ODtaIned cense and yet hundreds Of Instances
to be met with where attempt conccaling the fact
that no licensc has been granted are 10 be found.
Among the speakers were j. j. Holland and Mr..
Callahan, VINO Delivered addresses which were warmly
appauded committee was appointed to wait
the Board OF Police Commissioners aud request the
enforcement OF the law.
Considerable stir was created In the meeting by
attack on newspapers and reporters made by low
sized man, with dyed mustache, who occupied IA
IN the middle Of the room. HIS TRADE Was remarkable
only Or its frequent conflict with the rules o grammar
Hc believed that newspapers were the enemies OF
everybody, especially engineers, and he was IN favor
OF chuckin' ali the reporters out AT the conclusion
OF his haraDgue the representatives OF the
TO retire, but members forced them back, ana
Indignantly denounced the sen iimens o the mau with
the waite mustache, VINO, they claimed, was not "A
member OF their organ nizaon and had spoken only for
himself. RESOLUTIONS were tnCn unanimously adopted
requesting the members OF the press TO REMAIN. The
low-szed man not heard or seen during the re-
mainder OF the session. His subsdence complete
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
A COLORED JACK SHEPHERD.

James Saunders is negro who has Of late been
emuating some OF his white brothers in the number
OF his successful achievements in tho burglary line.
He held lew days ago in $4,000 bail on two
charges OF breaking into the rooms OF William VAIL OF
No rs Grand street, yesterday Officer Murphy, OF
the ghth precinct, WHO arrested him before brought
forward another complainant against Saunders the
person of Minnie kah, little girl employed IN
Bechtels flower factory. at No. 30 West Third
street. On tho night Of the 4th oil September Minnie
was awakened Dy hearing some ono walking through
her bedroom, which is IN the basement She then
saw coored man 20 through 10 the kitchen and pack
up quantity OF clothing and other vaiuabIes. She
was afraid to make any outcry at the time, but the
next day she Told her employers, and complaint was
made at the Eighth precinct station house. Onicer
Murphy procured Saunders rcarraignment yesterday,
the girl iully identified him as the man whom she
had seen on the night OF September 4. The prisoner
was committed by Justice BxDy in an additional
81, 900 bail to answer on Minnie Kahls complaint.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
WALL STREET CROOKEDNEss.
COMMITTEE OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE TO
INVESTIGATE THE CHARGES OF swINDLING


COMMITTEE OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE TO
MADE AGAINST A FIRM.
publication in morning journal. detailing IN in
genious method devised by brokers for the systematic
swinding OF outside spectators created immense
amount OF excitement in Wall street yesterday aud
perceptiby affected special portion OF street transac
tons during the day The article In question full
OF generalization relating all kinds of financial opera
tons, and while full OF promise regarding future de-
veopmcnts confined It's statement OF facts to The opera
tions OF hckicken Barras. who have hitherto been
regarded as respectable members OF the Stock Ex-
change. Devoid OF technical details the allegation
against these gentlemen consists in the that
they, having received an order from William Heath
Co.. bankers TO sell 100 OF Union Pacific stock
Tor one OF their customers al the market, did sell
them 10 D. N Gracie at "a and instead oil so report
ing 10 william Heath n Co., told them they had sold
the stock to the Clearing broker at 81 thus shaving
the customer, the owner OF the stock OF cghth in
addition to the regular commission, aud that the
MISSION broker Tor The sum OF 81 sold the use or his
name to McKicken 4 Barras TO bring the
fraud TO successful issue By reversing the
transaction according TO the situation OF the broker I'M
the promises similar fraud could be perpetraed.
number OF transactions of like character were laid 20
the charge OF these gentlemen, and II also u|enly
alleged lnatihe iraui was one which openly prac
tsod In Wall street by many Of the most prominent
members OF the Stock Exchange Involving as II did
serious charge against the entire Stock Exchange
the article was widely commented upon, and The ac-
ton OF the Exchange with regard to 1t was the subject
of discussion. communication from tho hrm i'm
plcpted demanding an immediate nves-
ugation and denying the truth OF the
published statements received, and the
action OF the Exchange became Clear Alter tho usual
hour Of adjournment at three O'Clock meeting OF
Governing Committee OF the Exchange was onvoncd,
Mr. n. Meigs, President Of the Exchange occupying
the chair The attendance was unusually large and
The session lasted nearly TWO hours The proceedings
of course were strictly private, but the result
resolve on the part OF the Governing Committee ap
nl Hpnf IN nnVnG
ter Two members oi which were to b. appointed by
the President and three by the Stock Exchange.
<The committee VIII be appointed to-day aud Will I'M
mcdatciy enter upon Investigation Of the charges
II Is UNDERSTOOD that the President Is in favor OF
strict and complete examination, and will be sup
ported by number OF influential bankers ON effort
10 crush out such practice If II exists
The New York herald., 1877-09-21

and sergeant, speaking OF the events OF that night
say, what running about. barefoot half clo.ned
ana IN The light OF their dresl These
showed US whore TO chase them. while they could
not sec US. We killed them with the bayonet,
STUCK them myself like many pigs, one alter
another, until the blood ran out oil the touchhoe OF
my musket" Is any iurther evidence needed 10 Jus
NV 'he INSCRIPTION on yonder monument? The loss OF
the Americans about one hundred and fifty kiled
and wounded. The British reported lhelr loss eight
Killed. bnt the opinion OF the neig hborhood at the time
was strongly against tho veraclly OF this report ~
many ltiers were seen TO pass that night toward the
British camp and II Is well known that they mani.
tested extreme Jealousy regard 10 the discovery
oil the extent 10 which they suffered.
GRAFTON. u
The oration was BY the Hon. WAYNE Mcvsagh, whose
address was u history OF General Wayne
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
NEW JERSEY MILITIA.

INSPECTION OF THE SECOND BATrALIoN-sER-
VICES OF THE COMMAND DURING THE RE-
CENT STRIKES.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HAckESsAcg, Sept 20, 1877.
The Second battalion, New Jersey National Guard,
inspected tonight ut this place BY Colonies Dodd
and Howard of General Piumo's staa The turnout of
the mon equaIled In numbers the muster during the
late strikes fully ninety per cent Of the rank
and nle being present.
SERVICES DURING THE STRIKES
The command, duriug the iato strikes wac on nc.
tive duy for fifteen DAYS at Port Nor
rs, Washington elsewhere In New Jersey,
and the Tonight complimcnted by
the inspecting officers for str ct attention TO duty
aud soldier like conduct during the trouble Some Of
the who had not already been paid OF rcceivcd
tncir pay for riot sorvlccs Tonight.
BANQUET
After the inspection banquet, rendered the oiicers
oil the regiment by Major James Nreo.apd Moore, tho
comnandant, was pnrlaken OF Governor Bedlc and
staff expected to be present, but were unavod.
ably detained. a number of prominent Sow Jersey
gentlemen were present however, anu many speeches
made n compliment TO tho record OF the COM
mand III the strikes.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
TIE TRUSTEES QUESTION.
100000

NEW YORK, Sept 20. 1877.
To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
In your issue Of this date in the notice Of tho meet
ing OF the Board OF Education In regard to the differ.
ences the Board of Trustees Of tho First ward you
say that there Is, and has been for time past
feeling of bitterness account of religious differences
between the members OF the Board. This charge Is
utterly ialse and is only urged Tor the sake OF en-
deavorng TO influence the members of tho committee
before which have been summoned, and who may
allow their religious feelings 10 be preudiced by mis-
statement OF the true facts OF the To substantao
my assertion would call attention the tact that at
the last meeting OF our local Board young lady OF
different rel gious convictions from my own ap-
pointed to tc,chcrshp, voting Tor her, which posi-
ton eagerly sought after by number OF ladies OF
my own religious benei. am sure this does not look
like sectaransm. In regard to tho other charges pre-
ierred l would only ask for suspension OF put lie
opinion until the close oil the invest gation which,
have every to hope viii show that they have
been urged only by spirit OF jealousy or malice.
N. DUFFY,
Chairman Board of Trustees, Grammar School No. 20.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
WESTERN STEAMBOATS, BURNED.

DESTRUCTION OF THE GRAND REPUBLIC, THE
LARGEST AND FINEST STEAMBOAT OK WEST
EBN WATERS.
Sr. LOUIS Sept. 90 1877.
Tho steamer Grand Republic, the largest ana finest
steamboat tho Western waters, took fro about
twelve O'Clock last night and burned nearly to the
wuter's edge. The flames communicated to the
steamer Carondcct lying alongside and all her upper
works destroyed her hull Is OF iron and there
fore viii he saved but her machinery WILL doubt DO
badly damaged. Both boats wero lying NJ tho ioot
OF Lcsporaucc street, about two miles half from
the ccutre OF the city.
PARTLY INSURED.
Tho Grand Republic was burned to the water's odgc
and sunk before morning IL Is doubtful whether her
machinery will be OF any value. She was owned by
Captain Thorwegan and valued at slo0O00, and in-
sured Tor $50 900 IN about twenty-five offices, tho
names OF which cannot DO obtained. Tho CaronGelet
Is probably u total loss. She owned by Captain
Hicks aud three associates and valued A. $40, 900.
She was insured for Sl7, 900.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
GOBBLED IN BROOKLYN.

The movements of two women on Fulton street,
Brooklyn, attracted the attention OF Detectives Corwn
and Folk yesterday. After watching them 90 in and
out OF the different dry goods they took them
into custody. They were well dressed and looked
quite respectable aud ut rst pretended TO DO very IN
dignapL On searching them ut tho Washington street
station some gooos. alleged to have been stolen IRON
the store oi Abraham Wcchslcr, were found ia their
posses, ion. One gave her psmo as lizzie Hopkins Of
No l62 Perry street, Now YORK. and the other us Car
olinc Roey, OF No. 700 Greenwich street, Now YORK.
They wcro committed to answer.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
A DISHONEST EMPLOYE.

Albert D. Smith has been employed by tho Pcnnsyl.
yan,a Railroad Company to make up tho payrolls Of
She men engaged IN the machine shops on the Hack
ensack meadows superintendent Barker noticed an
entry on one OF the last payrolls which aroused
his suspicious. Two names were entered that should
not have been there, ana were credited with sums
amounting to $50 Mr. Barker secured th, checks
in the bank and found them TO correspond exactly
with the names and amount in the payroll The case
was quietly investigated, and IT was ascertained that
the names were ncttiOus. Smiin was ordered 10 re-
port 10 the supcrmtendenrs Office, whore no was mr.
rested and brought before justice Waru, VINO COM
mtted him for trial on two charges one Tor forgery
aud one for embezzlemcnL Smith denied MS guiIt,
aud stated that his residence Is IN Newark.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
A BIG BiiE.

Mr.. Goat2, locksmith OF Greenwich street. has for
past been tue habit OF lshing for loosters
from tho larsc etone dock at the Battery Lattcrly
something came daily and devoured his bait aud tore
his TO and out, II possible What 1t was he pro-
cured largo hook, attached TO II strong chain ana
bailed II with pieco ol beef Upon casting this for-
midab. 'Tackle his curiosity soon satisfied for
he found ne had hooked a monster winch proved ~
lc a shark. which took nino men to nauon the dock.
The shark was eight .ect nine inches in length
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
A MURDEROUS NEGRO.

John Leddy, who stabbed Ofcer Issac II. Albin, OF
the Essex Market Court squad the OF Canal
and Bowery, while Being conduce to the Tombs last
Monday was arragncd before Justice Otorbourg yes
terday, and committed 10 await the results OF the
oicer's injuries. When Leddy was sent with tho OIL
on Monday 1t was thought he was Insane, and ho
committed TO the Tombs for examination IL has
since been ascortaIned that he was merely suffering
from delirum trenens Olicer Albn, the victim OF
his assault, Is now lying in very prccarious condition
in the Chambers Street HospIta.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
NOT A DETECTIVE.

Mr. Henry Bayard, whose namo was mentioned
days ago In connection with the Fuentcs SNUG
Cling affair." denies that he Is detective. He states
that he knew Fucntes In Liverpool and tried to dts
suado nm from coming to New York with his goods
telling him that the market here was already giulted
with pinohbeck jcweiry, but that when he did come
he endeavored TO aid him every legitimate way In
hts "A Oct
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
NO MORE FOOTBRIDGE PASSES.

Some forty persons had congregatcd in the hallway
and outer room OF President Murpby's Office ycster.
day forenoon TO apply for receive passes 20 over
the East River the suspended footbridge. Presi-
dent Murphy who very sonsibly acted upon the sug.
gestion made In yesterdays HERALD in view of the
narrow escape OF the man who had 0t on the loot
BRIDE. sent out word that he Intended TO issue
passes the iootbridge tor the future Though
may reconsider bis decision, Is thought he will ad.
here to 1t. notice that no more passes would DO
issued was thea pasted on the door AZ the street
trance
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
THE EXPRESS THIEF AGAIN.

James Williams, the express thief, who was commit
ted last week two separate charges OF grand lar
ceny, had another complaint preferred against him
before Judge Bxby, yesterday, by II. Richter Sons,
of No. 39l Broadway. This lr,n he victlmzed OF
$l20 worth OF SILK ties about month ago He was
placed under 81 900 additional bail TINS charge.
Part OF the stolen property was found In the posses
SION of ii man Wien, OF No Walker street, who is
already under $1,000 bail for having goods In his
possess lon MhlCh mad also boon solen by Wllllams.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
A JUSTICE ARRESTED.

Several weeks ago Justice John Mckinney OF New
ark preferred complaint against two OF his tenants,
Thomas and Ellen Stnson, charging them with being
dsordery persons and Keeping disorderly house.
On examination before Justice otto Mr.. and Mrs Sn-
honoraDly acquitted Yesterday Justice
Mckinney was arrested upon charge OF wiui and
corrupt perjury preferred by Mr. and Mrs. Stinson
He held to bail the Of 81, 200 Tor cxanina
ton on the 9th inst.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
LIGHT IN JERSEY CITY.

Mayor Ledcr OF Jersey City, yesterday signed the
contract for lighting largo section OF the city with
Fayette vapor gas lamps at trivial expense compared
with that hitherto charged by tho Jersey City Gas Light
Company. 1he new Ponce Comm oners have taken
ira, stand for economy IN tho matter OF lighting the
streets and Will save the city thousands OF doIIars
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
A QUERY FOR CONSULS.

BROOKLYN, Sept IL, 1877.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
should like TO be informed what has become OF
the balance money Of f15,0O0 sterling paid by the
spanish To the British government for the support
the wives ana families of The unfortunate men who
were killed on board tho steampsnip vrginlus.
FARNSADIES.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
DROWNED BODIES RECOVERED.

John DUNCAN. Of No. 436 Vest Thirteenth street
yesterday found the body Of Ellen McNamara, Of No.
IL West Hoboken street, floating in tho North River
She was one OF tho young women who on Sunday last
were run down and drowned by the steamer ID X.
Martin. Later IN the day the body OF her friend,
Katie Wing. OF No. 30l Hudson street, recovered
by tho captain of tue Weehawken steamer Roslyn.
Coroner Gilman has Issued warrants Tor the appre.
henson Of the captain and pilot Of the D. X. Martn.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
A BALTIMORE STEAMBOAT BURNED.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. 20, 1877.
The steamer Cyrus r Smith, an old boat, plying bee
tween this city and The Severn River was burned last
night at tho mouth OF the Patapsco, while coming up
loaded With fruit aud produce She had no passcn-
gers. The captain and crew took to tho boats aud
reached the shore IN safety.
The owners estimate ther loss at Sl2 600; insured
in the Guarantee ana Northern, OF Sew York. and the
Faueuil Hail, OF Boston, each tor s., 900.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
CORONER'S INQUESTS.

coroner's jury yesterday decided that the cause
OF john Scanlon's death OF the brain,
the result OF fall through the ventIlator at hts resi-
dcncc. No 410 Pearl street, the night OF Sunday.
September IT,
Ia the case OF George Marsand, who on the 18th
inst shot himself through the head his residence
No. 45l Canal street. verdict IL accordance With the
facts was rendered.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
RELIEF FOR THE FIRE SUFFERERS.

New YORK, Sept 10. 1877.
To Tux EDITOR OF THE HERALp:-
Since our last acknowledgment have received tho
following contributions In aid OF the sufferers OF tho
late IRE in Thirty nth street and Tenth avenue, s.
H., 50; Hiram Y. Dexter. $40; A. X, $40
HENRY KING, CharnAAA
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
Y. NJ. G. A.
HUDSON, N. Y, Sept. 20. 1877.

Hupsos N. Y, Sept. 90. 1871
The thirtcenth annual Convention Of the Young
Mems Christian Association oil tho State Of New York
assembled at tho First Presbyterian Church in this
city this afternoon The attendance is large and
nearly every association tGo state represented.
Among The eminent persons present Is Rev. George
Muller, of Bristol, England, whose reputation a. .
philanthropist ana Christian Is world wido.
The New York herald., 1877-09-21
AN OUTRAGE.

Frank Flynn, young man, was arrested In tho
Thirteenth precinct, Williamsburg, yesterday aitW-
noon. for outrage perpetruted on the person OF
Catherine Keenan, the corner OF Marcy avenue and
Hopkins street, at early hour yesterday morning.