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The New York herald., 1877-11-19
The RIVERS DEAD.

The body of q drowned found floating In
the river, yesterday, of the loot OF Twcnty-six,h
street, South Brooklyn Deceased, who was about
lny years OF age, i've fee, inches height
with gray whiskers Hs had on a black coat and
pants, cneck calico Shirt white stockings Canton
flannel undershrt The remains were taken to the
Morguc 10 await Identification.
The BODY of an unknown man, about forty-nve years
OF age, i've icct ten inches III height found oat-
Ing Ia tho Erie BASIN yesterday Deceased has gray
mixed hair and chin whisKera his cothing con nsist ed
OF black coat ana pants vest, white shirt, gray
dersnlrt, black ncckte, white drawers aud boots The
body was removed 10 the Morgue.
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY.
BRIEF CoRREspoSDENcE WITH MR. GLAD
sroNE-THE ENGLISH Ex-PnEMIER NOM

BRIEF CoRREsPoSDENCE WITH MR.. GLAD
CoMMITrAL.
From tho Boston Traveller, Nov l5l
The following correspondence. on an important
phase OF the question OF Canadian reciprocity will be
OF interest at the present time:-
BosToS, Oct. L. 1877.
To the Right uon. WILLIAM EwAnr GLADSTONE Haw-
ardcn, Lngand:-
Sn--ihe question OF reciprocal free trade between
the United states and Canada excitcs some Interest
here La connection with the discussion the question
has been raised as to wnoher In the event of ncgo-
utohs Oeihg entered INTO tho object of Il re-
ciprocity treaty, England would insist that Canada
should admit English manufactures on the terms
10 she might agree TO extend TO American goods OF tho
same class In other words, would the Canadians bo
permitted under treaty TO give advantage 10 Ameri-
cans which were Withheld from their British fellow
subJectst The question, thong apparently side
mas really great acal 10 do witn de-
ciding tho practicability OF comprchcn.
slve treaty. Pardon, therefore. the liberty I
take ~ asking what Is the traditional policy OF Eng
lana Ia relation TO the matter anu whether tho
ent government have made any decisive statement
10 their course Ia such cventr Tor, u mistaKe not,
the question did come Tor consideration lew years
ago, wncn n treaty was under discussion. The TACT
that the business others Interested wish TO
obtain some dolnltc information point littlc un.
dcrstood IN this country before tnc matter up
during the approaching session OF Congress bs
my apology Tor troubling you. Very respectfully,
PHILLIPS THOMPSON
ESSrsgERny, Oct 30.
PmILLIrs THOMPSON, Esq, Boston -
siR-rhe question you put Is one Of much difficulty,
ana am uuaUie TO giye you an answer when could
or ought 10 guide you or others No other coungry
except this, would however, think, regard IL an
open one. aud IN thus country think tho decision
the Colonial Minister ana govcrnment OF tho day
Your vory faithful &c w. y. GLADSTONE.
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
A STRANGE FIGHT.

An excited man ran into the Sixth precinct station
house, Williamsburg on Saturday night, and SAID
thorc was another murder gong to be done In tho
tenement house No IL Morre street. the OF the
murder OF John Bctz by James DevIin on Septcn Der
2s last. Roundsman Hamilton and two pa,romcn
hurried to the place, where they found crowd Of
young roughs nght.ng about young woman mad
sought shelter with ono OF the tenants Sue had pre-
yiously resided In tho house. and beng followed by
crowd to get rid OF them, and tncn they ougnt
among themselves to see who should act oscorl
when she emerged from the premises. The arrival Of
the police put an end TO tho hight though the mob
which had Deeu collected by the xcitement did not
dispcrsc Tor some time Then the woman, who was
some what under the influence OF quor was escorted
TO her home in Ten Eyck street by the police
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
PICKPOCKEIS.

James Morris and George Roberts, two we'll known
car pickpocke.s, were arragned before Judge Bixby
yesterday on charge OF stealing a watch from Mr..
Austin Gallagher, and rcmsnded till to-day ior
examinations About nve O'Clock saturday evening
MI Gallagher and friend, Mr.. Richard Z. RothweIl,
oil No lo3 West Forty-egntn street, were riding up
town on "a broadway car. ihey wcro Standing on tho
rear Platform. and near Eighth street Morris aud
Roberts got on the car and remained IN C .osc pr0x-
Unity 10 Dit. Gallagher. On the corner oi Eleventh
street Mr. Gallagher cried out "1nere, have lost my
watchl" Morris sad, II saw n man just get on
AT Fourteenth street two Of Inspector Diks' officers
jumped on tho car aud arrested tho two men abvyo
mi
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
NOT DRUNK.

Late on Saturday night Detectives Clark and Smith,
OF the Twelfth precinct, found unconscious man
lying In dark corner at the entrance to the Gayey
Theatre, now place OF amusement Harlem. They
took him TO the station house and reported a
OF intoxication. The prisoner locked up for tho
night and yesterday morning arrgned before Justice
kilbrctn in the Harlem Police Court He gave mis-
name as Robert Emnet Kane lawyer living in l26th
street, and SAID he not oXicated the evening
n question, but had been to the theatre and de-
sccuding the stairs leading TO the street had
violet blow on the back OF the head which rendered
HIM insensiDe tor the remainder Of tue night Kane
showed ito Judge swelling on his head. Justice
kbrcth questioned him Sharply and then ordered his
discharge
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
A FISHING FLEET.

There sailed yesterday from tho Jersey shore tho
last OF feet OF hftytwo vessels engaged In the
baden fishery They 90 into winter quarters In the
small ports along the Sound and tho OF Maine
These vessels are many OF them steamers OF pecu-
liar structure, somewhat similar to but larger than
tugboats. They nave great depth OF hold their
sharp bows when ight rising trom fifteen 10 twenty
1eet above The water line, while the stern lies low
down IN The waves They are stancn sea goIn. craft
and manned by from twelve to twenty each.
They nave a maet ana spar forward which Is rugged
with tackle for hosting the fish, and vessel
two large yawl boats ana three seincs each
from l4u TO $50 iath oms in length.
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
AGAIN In TROUBLE.

Peter Hausman, ono OF the young men who as
saultcd and nearly killed Olicer Garrison, OF tho
Thirteenth precinct, Williamsburg, was arrested ON
Saturday night for another ruillanly act. Elected
from Iompkns avenue car for his be havior under
tho influence OF liquor he threw a Stone at the car
which demolished the window Of Doscher's grocery
store, on the corucr OF rompkns ana Myrtle
Running away from there he jumped on a Myrtle
avenue car from which he was elected block or so
further on. Again he threw u stone, ana this tina
broke two windows In the car. police officer ~ ~
iort unatey at hand who secured the fellow ana
alter hard struggle succeeded in locking him M
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
SUICIDE.

Alfred Koch committed suicide yesterday afternoon
at his residence, Wright street, StapIeton by shooting
himself through the heart with a small Smith Il Wcs-
son revolver. Koch had been Tor several years conf
DENTAL clerk, bookkceper And collector Tor the Ruu-
Il Haumann brewery, on Canal street, and 40
cause Is assigned Tor the act, either domestic
financial affairs, as his employers say that his
with them are all straight. Tho deceased was about
thirty-cight years oil age and leaves wife and nvc
cfIIId
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
NLWARK'S BROKEN BANK.

Colonel Allen, vice president of tho Peoples Saw
ings Institution OF Newark, the collapse OF which was
reported in yesterdays HERALD, states that loss
will ia upon depostors, put upon the stockh oders
who are aDuudaDtly able 10 bear II. Some Of these
are worth twice the amount oil dencit-$4U, 900.
The lalI OF the Peoples savings Institution has
caused much uneasucss generally among persons
having money deposit III savings bnnss.
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
THE EXCISE LAW IN BROOKLYN.

There no arrests reported ior violation of tho
Sabbath clause OF the liquor ordinance in Brooklyn
yesterday but such dealers may have been detected
in the OF selling aes, wines sprituous liquors
the bar will be by the police to-day and
warrants will be obtained for their arrest
The police kept alooi from the side doors OF
licensed saloons, and did not appear to put
themselves out OF tho way their endeavors
TO catch Offenders They contenied themselves with
the simple discharge oi ther dutios without exhib-
itng over-ofhciousness In doing 30. Travellers
tered the various hotels, and inns
the city, unmoested by police taxing seats at
The tables they called tor sandwiches other mod
crate priced SOLIDS which were duly served with
liquids whenever the guest II TO call for the
tor The ponce claimed that II the largest licensed
hotels and similar places Of public accommodation
were to be allowed TO drinks with meals II
would be uOJust to prohibit tho dugence OF the
same privilege by less pretentious AT
noon aud throughout the remainder OF the day the
can and the pitcher were to be seen moving between
the saloons and many domciles in the hands of do
mestics and others ana there was attempt made
tho police guardians TO capture the contents of these
vessels. as Was the tho sunday previous, to be
used IN evidence against tho cndng license holder
Captain Oliver Cottcr, of the Temperance Brother
hood Of Christian Churches, was actively cnaagcd
spy lug after offenders, as usual.
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
\ WORkINGMEN'S CLUB.

Worklngmens social Club has been organized in
Flushing ana will open This week the
OF Main street ana Bradford avenue. Robert s. Bovine
is president Mr. Isaac Russell secretary and Mr. WILL
lam Gilman treasurer. The intention rs 10 provide
social intercourse and cultivate taste useful read
ing and generally prov,ae place to attract young
ana old from lutemperaucc
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Is, 1877.
THE MISSISSIPPI JETTY CHANNEL-AN APpLI-
CATION FOR LIGHTS.
Captain James b. Eads has applied to the Light
House Board tor the establishment Of lights In the
Mississippi River at the to South Pass and
also at ends Of the jetties present in dark
nights vessels 10 attempt 10 enter tho
etty channel the soa or to enter tho pass at It's
head
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
OUARRELoOME PASSENGERS.

While the steamer New Orleans was getting under
way at pier North River, on Saturday afternoon, an
alteration took place bet~ two passengers,
letcr Merriam and JuIus Donoin he uispuio was
frppYht to hasty cudlns by the iatcr staDUin2 the
1Jrfispgn tbs 1IcuJ witn pocket knic. Dcloin was
arenicd W sergeant Gastln, but Morgan refused 10
prosouhte' ullA
The New York herald., 1877-11-19

unique, apart from It's strange surroundings and
cannot out thnk tue correspondent OF the Road Edn
e~s ala not err much IN reporting IL. As 10 whether
these row famous hsnes fell feet thousand.
know not One thing know. that they were seat
tered ior distance oi about threequarlers Of mile,
aud that al least, 10 my knowledge, three persons
gathered them
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
BROKEN RIBS.

John Mclaughlin, who resides at the corner OF
Seventeenth strcot and Seventh avenue found In
the yard OF No 2S1 West Fifteenth street yesterday
morning IN an UNCONSCIOUS condition with his ribs
broken IL s believed he received injury by iall
Ing from tho roof while intoxicated
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
THREE PERSONS STABBED.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.1
SHENANDOAH, Pa, Nov Is. 1871
Patrick Brennan stabbed Mr.. ana Mrs Matthews ana
aman named George Rciy on Saturday night IN the
suburbs Of Shenandoah. Mrs. Matthews may not ro>
cover. Inc ohor Two were not seriously cut Tha
murderer was taken 10 Poltsyli.o jan
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
THE WORK IN HARLEM.

The old Harlem Dutch Church, at Third avenue and
121st street, was we'll filed yesterday afternoon by
company Of earnest men and women, In response to
call issued by the Women's Temperance Union OF the
Twelfth ward. Rev. DR.. George H. Vaudeville, d. D.,
presided, and, after reading the chapter
OF Proverbs and offering earnest prayer introduced
the Rev. Dr.. Afleck (Benjamin Hcpinghand), from
England. Dr. Afleck expressed great aith In tho
power Of prayer in connection with temperance
work. In Canada seventeen counties had de-
clared for prohibition. THIS was because Christian
women had spent given number OF days from eight
A. NJ. 10 iour r. M. in earnest prayer Iu Great
Britain the results were still more astounding. A
moderation society had been formed among the
nobility, limiting the noble scions OF aristocracy to
prescribed number Of drinks each day. There were
at present 700 total absainers among this class who
originally joined the Moderation Society. Among the
clergy many recruits had been obtained. The arch
bishops OF York and Canterbury now TOOK
ministers q Great Britain were on The road TO total
Queen herself, who had openly expressed her SYM
pathy with the movement, and had consented have
Queen Victoria was also on the road, and the speaker
hoped he never should have TO say Of that
noble LADY that "she ard run well" but had fallen
as forcrunner to final abstinence In closing,
he related an roo amusing rn.,ns incident Of The me
upon an intemperatc parishioner, and urged
him to abandon the habit On comparing notes. how
evor 1t was found that Dr. Foote inbbed twenty
eight drinks each week the parshioncr took only
seven but all OH Saturday night, when his wages Tell
due The Interview resulted IN mutual agreement
bstwocn rector and parish honer TO of Tor SIX
months At the end OF that period another months
agreed upon, after which deponent saith lot
The ladies OF Harlem propose continuance OF
these Sunday meetings during the coming winter Mrs
Van Neuhor Is president aud MISS olive Harvey Aec
rctary oil the new organization.
A GOOD WORK.
Rev. Thomas f. Delaney last night delivered lee
ture in the Assembly Rooms on Broome streat undar
the auspices Of tho Father Matthew parent
society. the close over thirty young
men and women signed the pledge he scene
was most impressive. ranged about tho young pre-
late, they with hands raised socmniy repeated alter
him the vow of total abstinence
Tue reverend gentleman is member Of m ssionary
order ana, at the solicitation OF the Catholic temper
societies OF the city, has undertaken with tho
permission OF his supcriors, this work.
The New York herald., 1877-11-19
AMUSEME ENTS.

ACADEMY OF MusIc-THE BRIGNoLI-orLMoRD
SACRED CONCERT
The Academy Of Music last night fairly ned
with an apprecaiive audience the occasion being ono
Of the popular Sunday evening concerts that were
such feature at Gilmore's Garden during the past
sumner The programme embraced the overtures
''stabat Mater andwil'am Tell" by Rossini, wely's
well known "Monastery Bells" a caprice roman
tique, "ihe Awakening Of tho Lion,n by Koutsky;
''SI Saen's Dance" Macabre, and the overture
'Jubel" all OF which were performed by Gilmore's
fuli band in It's usual brilliant style signor Brgno
selected his piece resistance Tor the even
ing Mcndelssohn's ARA from tho oratoro
AMI rendered 1t with grace and beauty OF emphasis
ana purity OF tone that recalled early tr.umphs
OF the great tenor. He was IN admirable voice. has
rarely sung better, and cnih ticay recaIled
four times For encore he gave the audience
"Love Once Again. by sullivan. which was also en-.
also sang the miserere from III rrovaorc" his
checai de DdtdiAe. This young lady Is charming
though not powerful soprano, possesses a silvery
voice, which she uses with mucn art aud 10 manncr
that at once cllc.s the respect OF all true lovers
of good music Her Interpretation OF save Marian
panmcnt. also Of the successes OF the evening"
Mile Teresa Carreno chose as piano solo the second
Rhapsou.c Hongroise and played u beautifully. Mr.
h. A. Leiebre on The saxcphune, aud Mr.. H. Z. Bent,
on the cornei. likewise performed several choice
selections Both oil the last named artists are palms.
Gilmore have become widely known. These sunday
evening concerts deserve 10 be popular, aud II tho
price OF admission is reasonably low they Will
douDtedly attract large audiences
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-03-10

RAILEoAp BoSps-GensrslIy steady;
Northwestern consolidated gold coupons
advanced to 90i, Chicago, Burlington q
Quincy eights sod up to ia.
STATE BoNDs-Qulet.
SroCKs-At the opening were irregu-
lar. Before the first call there was
decline of to per cent, with subse-
ouent recovery. Prices continued firm
until shortly before the c'ose, when re-
action sc. in and prices declined / to z
uer cent ia the general list from the
bIgbest point OF the day. The greatest
decline was in cosl stocks and some
trunk lines shsres. The coroners ver-
dc. in the Asbtabula disaster caused
considerable sales Of Lake SRo-e. The
strength o. y y Ceutrai esriy 10 Tie Cay
vss due 20 the declaration OF the usual
per cen, quarterly dividend. The weak
ne.s in coal stocks was OWING TO !unors
that coai was settling lower 81 the east,
and statement that the supply Was
likely IN be increased by some arrange
rnen; Of the Lehigh and Wllkesbarr'
Company. Chicago, Burlington snl
Quincy wss exceptionally strong. 10.
TRANSACTIONS were 10000 shares 0i Which
GOO were Pacific Mail $4,000 Western
Union. $1,000 Lake Shore, 1900 New
York Central. 8 600 OHIO, 5000 Michigan
Central. 26,O0O Delaware, Lackswsnns
and Western, and 1880 Delaware sno
Hudson Canal.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-03-10
sacramento Races.

SAN Francisco, March 9.-The races
al Sacramento to-day between OccldeHt
and Bodine disappointed those who ex-
pected fast time The track was in good
condition, but the weather WAS cloudy
and cold, threatening rain. Both horses
appeared in good condition. About 5000
people were IN attendance. Before
the race pools sold briskly. Bodine was
slightly the favorIte at first, and
sold about two To one. Occldent drew
the pole at 2:20 P. NJ. and got of on the
third score Occident broke at first tui n,
falling behind fully one hundred yards,
but closed up half of the distance at the
eighth mark, when he broke again, but
recovered quickly, making the first quar-
ter in 81 seconds, the halt in ILL, and
the three-quarter in l:45. On the home
stretch, Occident, who had been gaming
sincelpsssing the half mile mark, closed
up splendidiy, and gained an even posi-
tion, but just before reaching the
score Bodine shot ahead, winning
by neck, in 2:24. Between the heats
the betting was spirited and was nearly
three to one on Bodine. A good start
was made in the second<heat; Bodine led
slightly TO the eighth post. He then led
by length to the one.fourth pole; time
38}. Occident pulled up some and wait
ed on Bodlne's wheel to the three-tourths
pole. Occident then pulled alongside,
but rs before when ear the score Bodnc
passed ahead and won by length. The
third haat was a rpnetitlOn of the second,
Bodine winning in 2.25i,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-03-10
Mexican ews.

MATAMoRAs, March 9.-Notwith-
standing the telegrsphic dispatches
received yesterday from President Dlaz
to send General Cortina to the City OF
Mexico, the Military Court last night ut
10 o'clock pronounced sentence OF death
on him. His counsel published pro-
test to day against the sentence, decISr-
ing it illegal, rs 1t was pronounced ten
hours after the receipt OF the order OF the
Chief Executive OF the nation 10
transfer the accused, and the proceed.
lngs in his case TO the Capt.
tai. Cortina's organ declared to-
day, that the pretence OF sending
him to the City of Mexico is me. ely to
have an opportunity to shoot him on the
way under the plea that he attempted
to escape. 1t is not known that General
Csnstes has telegraphed that he Will
obey the order to send Cortins to Mex
ico, and it is believed that Cortlna will
be started on his way 10 the Cspltoi un-
der strong escort, but IL is doubtful II
he reaches his destination.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-03-10
The Eastern Question.

CoSsTASTINoPLE, March - The
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ia.
sent the following dispatch TO the Otto
man Ambassador 81 London: The re-
forms proposed by the conference and
accepted by the imperial government
are already being applied. They en-
brace two classes, viz: reform resulting
from organic laws, which will be
submitted to the Parliament, and reform
Immediately applicable, which are Is
follows: The reorganization of the gen
d'srms, scheme for which has been
elaborated and handed to Colonel Baker
for his consideration; the division of com.
munes into cantons; sanction Of liberty
public worship and all litigation upon re.
ligious matters to come under jurisdiction
OF Patriarchtes; remission of the arrears
of taxes due to January l, 1877, in the
provinces that have suffered, and the
maintenance of right to property already
acquired by Christians in Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
PARIS, March 9.-The Universe an
nounces an important conference of five
ambassadors with lnnatatf and Schouvel-
off at the French foreign office to-day,
to deliberate on the tenor of the collec.
tive note demanding of Turkey gusrau-
tees calculated to satisfy Russia.
LONDON, March 9.-The Bucharest
telegraph declares that in the event OF
war Roumania's policy is fixed. She
must ally herself with Russia il Europe
will not protect Roumsnis's neutrality.
A special from Berlin says: OF late
greater confidence is manifested in the
pacific solution. 1t is even asserted in
some quarters that such a result is as
sured.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-03-10
Fire and LOSS OF Life.

BOsToN, March l0.-A fire broke out
this morning on Prince William street,
st. John, New Brunswick in, Nc b irbours
dry goods store, ard before it could be
controlled it destroyed the dry goods es-
adjustments OF j. ii. Galdenlord, Ven
ming, Watts i Turner, also }. i
f. Burses wholesale hardwarestore !;
Kerr & Thorne, retail hardware (;
Steer Bros, wholesale dry goods. Loss
on stock and buildings $500, 1000; not
more than half insured. The wall o:
Watts & Turney's building fell in,
burying Watts and several others bs-
meath tbs ruins. Five bodies were got
out, and three others were visible, and
others are supposed 10 be concealed be-
meath the debris.
An explanation has been given, which
If correct throws the awful responsible
ity on the shoulders of John IL. Golden
and makes him mainly answerable tor
the great destruction o. property as well
as loss of life. 1t is said the fire had
been entirely eItlnguished 10 Barbour 3
cella- SO that two or three OF the fremen
hal traversed it from end TO end, and
that all danger from that quarter
was over. The fremen, however,
came 10 the conclusion that there was Il
fire in Golden's cellar and sought to
enter lhe building, but he perslsten,Iy
refused them admission, and only allow ed
them TO enter when threatened with
arrest. 1t was then, after 81 much de.
lay, too late to extinguish tire DANES, the
fire having gained IearuI hesdway in
the half.hour lost by his cbs'inacy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-03-10
Convention OF window. Glass Manu-.
faclurerA.

PITTsBURGH, March 9.-The Conven-
tlon of Window-Glass Manufacturers of
the United States closed its three days
session at the Morongahels House last
night. Over forty firms from all parts
of the country were represented, while
many others sent regrets and signitied
their concurrence in the objects of the
meeting.
An organization was effected, to be
known as the National Association of
Window lass Manufacturers with the
following officers: President, Z. l.. Day.
OF Kent, Ohio; Vice Presidents, +.
l.. Dodson, Philadelphia; William
Baker, Baltimore; 5. 81. Fox,
Durhamville; Secretary, Forbes Hollen,
New Castle, Pa; Treasurer, NJ. w.
Watson, Pittsburgh.
The proceedings were of private ma
taIe, and the members are very retcent
but 1t Is understood that uniform scale
OF prices for the whole country was
adopted, and many minor matters that
will l'harmonize the heretofore onficting
interests were satisfactorily adjusted.
The members express great satisfaction
over the result.