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The New York herald., 1877-01-09
MYSTERIOUS HOMICIDE.
DRUNKEN MAN KILLED IN A scurrLr.

DRUNKEN MAN KILLED IN scUFFLE.
Shortly before six O'Clock last evening the attention
OF Oficer Flood, Of the Twenty-hrst precinct, was
called by citizens TO man who was lying IN the
hallway OF the tenement house No 326 East Thirty
sixth street. He procured stretcher ana had him
removed to the station house Here he attended
by DR.. Bruce who. upon examination, found slight
wound the back OF tho head. The doctor also
asccrtained that the man was very much
intoxicated which he judged the Of his mis-
hap About hour after he was brought to the sta
tion house Sergeant James. who was in charge, no.
ticed that the injured was rapidly becoming
weaker and his prostration at length alarmed him
much that he summoned DR.. Bruce again and also Dr.
Mcdonald the police surgeon. The former had hardly
reached the station house when the patient breathed
his last
Fancying Il tat the dead man had met with his in
juries IN way that needed investigation, Detective
Darwin went 10 the spct where the deceased had been
found, and after making inquiries IN the neghborhood
no learned that he had been engaged IN an
alteration with the occupant OF the first
floor OF tho building This was man named
Jacob Stuer aged twenty.sx, butcher
by trade, who, when brought to the station house
was engaged in shoveing snow tn tho back yaro,
when his wife called to him IRON the window that
there was drunken man IN tho room abusing her and
lie at once FASTENED into the house and found the
deceased there of intoxca0n, aud OF course
ordered him out ne refused 10 comply anu replied
with a torrent OF abuse Then both clinched, and
stuer claims that the stranger caught MIN by the
neck aud retained his hold ill they reached
the stoop, where his grasp relaxed and no
toll down. On being questioned by me sergeant.
however, he was unable to account Tor the deceased
being found IN the hallway Detective Darwin learned
that woman had been passing the place at the time
OF the sculie says that she Stuer knock the
stranger down in the hallway, beat him there, ana
thon throw him upon the stoop She Is 10
be sought, her evidence Will be apt
TO throw some light the case. Dr.
Bruce says that his first visit TO the deceased
he iCund HIM suffering from slight wound on tho oc
ciput and in an unconscious condition. Ho seemed
very much intoxicated; was not ia a comatosc con-
dition, but simply insensibe. He accordingly lelt
him. directing the sergeant to send for
him IN vf q change. The deceased Is
about thlrty.nve years old stoutly built, has
black hair and mustache is about tive feet eight
inches height He brown sack coat and pants,
black cloth vest blue flannel undershrt and striped
calico SHIRT He also had a checked jumper, card
gun jacket ana blue chinch,lla cap.
The body was taken to tho Morguc and Coroner
Croker was notified To-day Deputy Coroner McWhin-
ME will make post-mortem examination.
The New York herald., 1877-01-09

RorrsKDAn. Jan s-sailsd. steamer caland (DssehI.
Deddea. New York.
kouKS Dec so-saied bark Mary Baker tBr,, sproul.
United States.
rnxxL, Jan sArrved. bark Carton (Br) Allen. savan-
nah.
bretta New York.
Sailed 3d. bark Idea dtaD. Durants. United States.
Arrived at u port in the United Kingdom Jan S. bark
Aura (fsus), Dahlstrou, Bull River
LosDoS. Jan s-Tns steamer Colombo OF Wilson'S line.
Hull for New York. supposed TO have foundsred ~
Ship Southern Rights Woodbury. which arrived Liver
pool Jan O from Savannah. lost most OF her dsckload
Bark Gentoo Mears from New York (beore rsported)
wreck Neptunes shoa near Batavia The csrgs
was being discharged into lighters 500 tons have bes
saved fThe Gen.oo was built Msdord, Mass. in 1850
registered ITO tons and owned in New York She
insured for 5000
Bark Bessie Parker (Br Parker Charleston. which
arrived Liverpool the 7th inst colidsd with steamer
in tho Mersey. and considerably damaged.
Bark Ida (B Capt Muir has been wrecked OF Brighton
Her The Ida last reported at Kings
ton, Ja Nov 30. for Pensacola.
Brig Mentor IL trorO Capt ferrnho. from oporto Oct
for New York, was abandoned Dec 2. The cres
have landed ut Falmouth
Acvces received Faya give the following intel
lisence
Ship Isaac Webb. Capt Urquhart, from New York Dec
Liverpool has put in hero leaking and with
shifted The Isaac Web, Loss She would make
temporary repairs and proceed to Liverpool.
Bark Scope dtaD. Olivar from Philadelphia Oct 20 for
Queenstown abandoned at Nov 5 Her hsve
landed here rhe Scope built ut Pra IN 1867. hailed
Genoa registered $50 Her cargo consisted
OF 81. lsO bushels corn valued at S2l ,549.l
Brig Moses Rogers (Br Capt Reed, from Penambuco
Oct for New York; put into this port leaking and 10 dis
charging cargo.
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THE CONTINENTAL's RECEIVER.

MOTION FOR HIS REMOVAL TO BE ARGUED
BEFORE THE ALBANY GENERAL TERN TO-
DAY.
II now appears probable that the controversy over
the Continental Life Insurance Company's receiver
ship will reach at least partial conclusion. The Gen.
era Term commences to-day at Albany, and this case
before it On the result Of the action to remove
the present receiver depends in great degree, the
hopes OF moro than 10000 policy holders.
For nearly three months they have waited
patiently, but in vain, tor some consideration
or acknowledgment of their claims During oil
this time not single word OF explanation or Oh
Information has been given by the receiver aud about
the only suggestions given for the direction OF the
unfortunate creditors have through the columns
OF the HERALD. As has already been noted, the dis
solution OF the Continental was the means OF expos
Ing one Of tho most irresponsible insurance rings
ever In existence. II is hrmy believed that the frauds
thus far b7a light to light but preliminary to the
OF corrupt life insurance management yet TO be
discovered. The ring OF wreckers attempted u bold
game when they threw the Continental INTO insoi
vency by such means as they employed Mt content
with Killing the goose which aid the golden egg, they
even treu 10 steal It's feathers.
JOHN ANDERB0Ns APPOINTMENT.
The appointment OF John j. Anderson ns recover II
is alleged was accomplished with view Of having tho
assets manipulated Tor the benefit OF tho reckless
olucers II is alleged against him that o Is the per.
sonal friend oil Lucus Frost, former president OF
the concern who Is row OF his b0ndsmen
He IL stated be stockholder in tho
New Jersey Mutual Company, Of which ne
formerly the treasurer. Some Objectionable
features in Mr.. Andersons previous history
have been cited reasons why he Is untitled 10
take charge OF assets amounting 10 more IMAM
So 900, OO0 The efforts oi the State Insurance De-
partment depose HIM resulted IN the appointment
referee 10 take testimony in tho matter. stay
OF proceedings was, however. granted by Judge Pratt
OF Brooklyn. IN view OF appeal made 70 the General
Term.
motion to vacate the stay will be made to-day, and
1t believed will be readily granted In that event
Mr.. De WtL OF Albany viii " once proceed 10 take
testimony In this city, and IL Is said that this pro-
cocdlng must result in the appointment OF another re-
ycciver.
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
"HOW vERrEBRArEo ARE MADE

Professor A. J. EbclI director OF tho Internatlona,
Academy, Berlin dcverce the first OF series OF sci.
cnti0c lectures before large audience last evening in
she nam pavilion OF the New York Aquarium. The
subject selected for the initial lecture abounded IN in
tcrest, being "How vertcbrates Made" being dc
scrptve of the s,ructureand the lecturer happily
termed 1t, the architecture OF the kuds Of
fishes and Kindred matters The manager oi the Aqua
rum, Mr.. W. G. Coup, proposed these lectures an
additional treat Tor tho patrons OF his establishment
and judging from the interest manifested by the per.
sons present last evening the exper nen will doubt
prove successful very handsome model Of u hugo
Gsb full view and he lecturer additionally Illus
uated his subject with drawings ON two bnckboards
Situated at the rear OF the stage erected for the
sion. There will be "a lecture this ana every evening
throughout tle week on kindred subjects
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
BROOKLYN'S FIRE DEPARTMENT.

According to the annual report Of President Massey
Of the Brooklyn Fire Department. the appropriation
last year for the maintenance OF said department
$372,s s0o The expenditures thus far havo been
$3i7, l47; outstanding liabilities $56.350 The
force at present employed In the department consists
OF 264 officers and men. The ordinary working force
consists OF seventeen steam fire engines and i've hook
and ladder companies, each with its complement OF
officers aud men, There are 1--WE spare engines which
can be used III case OF emergency. There 39l
lengths Of hose In prime and 479 lengths In ad cOnd
ton. The loss by lire last year was $525. $50 Tho
total loss Tor 1875 SS73 lGl. The President
snys:-"The department is IN inner order, better dis
cipne ana better prepared perform tho duties
Quired OF II than ever before"
The New York herald., 1877-01-09

sS-NoTICE TO CAPTAINS OF VESSELS IN THK
COAsTING AND FOREIGN rRADE.-Captains or officers
OF vessels engaged the coasng and foreign trade observ
displacement removal Of buoys are requested
the facts the HERALD 50 that 1t may be
trough, publicly to the attention OF the proper authorities
letter addressed ITO the editor Of the HERALD. New York
city, giving accurately possible tho number and posi-
uon OF displaced buoys tho OF their removal viii
suffice all observed along tho Atlantic and Pacific
coasts OF the American Continent When they observed
on the coast oi European countries IN tho Mediterranean
Is requested that information be sent either by telegraph
or letter to tho London Office Of NKw York HERALD ~
fest street. London " the Paris oEce, 0l Avenue de
The New York herald., 1877-01-09

rOpers. Paris Whero the telegraph 10 used dispatches
may addressed Bennett. 40 Fleet street. London"
"Bennet 81 Avenue de ropera. Paris" Where OF
observed In the OF countries beyond
the reach OF the telegraph In Asia Africa captains
may communicate with upon reaching the first
lent port This Information will cabed free charge
the HERALD and published.
HJ-NOTICE TO CAPTAINS OF VESSELS kNTERING
THE PORT OF NEW YORK AT NIGHT-The NEW Yonx
HERALD has adopted distinguishing Coston night signal
board the HERALD steam yacht. showing while
burning the colors red red changing from the
other in and be several miles distant
Captains OF vessels seeing this signal will obge
by preparing any marine they may Tor the Ship
News Department ofthe HERALD
rS-Persons desrous OF with vessels srv-
ing York do by addressing to such vessels
care OF HERALD yacht. Pier No. East River New
York Letters received from all parts Of the world and
promptly delivered Duplicates required
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS

ANTWERP. Jan s-Arrived ship Belle Morse. whitmors
Lobos do TERRA bark Sondrenorge or. Taraidsen Phil
sdelphis.
BrLrAsr. Jan s-Arrivsd. bark Ocean tBr. Mckenzie.
New York.
BREMEN Jan s-Arrived ships d II Morris tBr). Norris
Phladelphis; Admiral Ger,, Haesloop New York; barks
RomanoT tsr), Haley. Philadelphia: Tagai (Nor. Jacob
sen, Ttania tNor). HauG New York; Emma Br. Cox
Baltimore.
BoxsAY Jan s-Arrivcd. ship saohem. Crowel Boston.
BORDEAUX. Jan 6-Sailed, bark Fido CSor). Thorsen,
United states.
CALCUTTA, Jan elm port. ship Susan Gilmore. Carver.
chartered for Europe
Dusl,x. s-Arrived. bark Carney. Jackson. New
York.
FALMOUTH Jan 7-Arrivsd. bark Rsucagna Fr). Allain
San Francisco.
GarKxocx Jan 6-sailed bark Iona (Nor Klein United
States.
GLASGOW. Jan 6-Arrived. brig DR. Strousberg Ger,
Horst. Wilmington, NC 7h. bark Oswingo (BD. waycost
New York.
Also arrived 7th Pm. steamer Iata (Br. Groat New
York.
GIBRALTAR Jan o-Arrived brig Susan Bergen. Tuthiil
New York. with loss of bulwarks.
HULL, Jan s--Arrivcd, bark Mary (Br). Edwards Bull
River: brig Somerset (Br), Haley. New York.
Sailed sth. bark India (Hor. Mcideil. New Oreana
HAMBURG Jan 5-sailed. barks Fsnclon (Br. Gain, New
York; 7th. Fraterntas Nor). Jacobsen. do.
HAvRK Jan 7saled. bark Matilda Smith (Br,, Smith,
United States
LivRRPOOL, Jan o-Arriveu, steamer OhInrlo tbr
chette, Philadelphia: 7th. barks Npotc Accamc taD
Gallo do; 9Th, Josephine tr) West Charleston; Lillian
vigus ti,r. vgus, New York; Bravo Nor) Chrstofcr.
sen, New Orleans: Holmes tBr,. Holmes Charleston
Sailed 0th ships Marion tBr,, Crosby, United States
Rosa Bonheur (r. sulis. Philadelphia; 7h, Lancaster
Leland United states sth Victoria Nyanzs (BrJ Large
San Francisco mot previously.
LoSpoS. Jan s-Ardved, bark Edward d Jewett (Br,.
Malmquist New York.
MoRGAS PIT, Jan s-Arrived brig Clara Agnes (Bp
Canton. New York.
MrLnouRSR. Jan 4-Arrved. ship Lucy Wills. Pritch-
ard, Calcutta via Mauritius
PLYMOUTH. Jan 7-Arived bark Arisdne (B. Brabssan,
Philadelphia.
QUEENSTOWN, Jan 7-Arrivod, steamer Hecla dr. Nc.
Mckan Boston for LverDool (snd procecdod baks Ami
ctn (No Reners Baltiiaore; Ncrcator Nor). Berent.
scn New York. Vision tNor Thorsen, do; Sth ship Whit
tier Swap san Francisco; barks Bne Bird (Br), Niche
ner New York; Arow (Nor). Rusc, baltimore.
Also arrived 9Th, Pm, steamer Celtic Br), Gleadel,
New York for Liverpool (and proceeded
Also arrived s,h, barks Mary stewart (BD McIaren.
Phiiadeps sator tAus) Premuda. baltimore; spartan.
Crosby Portland Ne; Ida utAp Caatanso Philadelphia.
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
THE HILDISE BUND.

The special convention OF the Hildisc Bund met
again yesterday afternoon. Last year tho calls upon
the sick relief fund Of the bund were 30 numerous
that the reserve fund had to be drawn upon 10 the
amount OF $4,000, leaving the balance at only
s45, OOO At the meeting yesterday morning two pro-
posals made to cover the denciency:-Frst, to
the amount paid for sick relief or second to
increase the dues OF each member by average OF
few cents per week. special committee ap-
pointed TO consider which course OF action should be
adopted, and II was very promptly adopted that the
sick should not be reduced but that the latter
proposition TO increase the dues should be adopted
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
DRY GOODS CLERKS ASSOCIATION.

Tho first annual meeting OF the Board Of Directors Of
the Dry Goods Clerks Mutual Benefit Association was
held at $40 Broadway Saturday afternoon, January
g. at 6ve O'Clock. The following officers were chosen
Tor the ensuing year:-PresideDt-A. Judson Stone,
with Dunham Buckley Il Co. First Vice President
William Is Fuller, with II. b. Ca1in Co. Second
Wee Presidcnt--GeorRc c. Ice. OF Emery, Ivey Lee.
Trrasufcr-RoDert b. Eltinc, with Kaync spring, Dale
Il Co. Secretary-B. !. Cromwell, with H. b. Clanin &
Co During tho past year over 800 persons have
joined the association and iour deaths have occurred
The receipts from initiation and nents have
been 1850; interest, $2s OI-total 1883 o. Pay
mens four deaths, 81 ,32l expenses OF all kinds
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION Or
GAME.

The regular meeting OF the Society for tho protec
t,on OF Gamo was held last night No "a West Thirty
NTH street, tho house OF Mr.. G. E. Whitehead. Royal
Phelps, who has been president of the society Tor
twelve years. announced boore the election for off,
took place that, owing considerations,
he duclined with thanks denomination Tor the pres.
dency. Resolutions Of complim nary nature TO the
retiring officer passed. and the following officers
were elected Tor the ensuing yearPresdent, Clinton
Gilbert; Vice President, X. b. Roosevelt Secretary
and Treasurer Thomas N. CuthDert; Counsel, Charles
4. Whitehead; Executive Committee h. Z. Fahnstock,
Henry T. Cary aud steven A. Nam.
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Mr. Martin. Assistsnt Engineer Of the Now York and
Brooklyn Bridge, gives the wing notice mariners
Within additional cables will be placed
the Fast River In connection with the New York and Brook
lyn Bridge They will be " the following heights above
high tide -
At the DOCKS 1O4 feet In the clears from
DOCKS l46 feet In the clear 4UO from DOCKS l76
In tho clear GOO feet from the DOCKS 1872 feet
cleKr the middle of the river 1856 In the
The buoy indicating Throggs Point has been missing
since sunday morning.
The captain of tho ghtship the Sow and Pigs Vino
yard sound reports the buoy belonging that
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
THE PHOENIX MUTUAL LIFE.

To TIE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD:--
Tho rh,pnix Mutual Lilo Insurance Company Of
Hartford, Conn, never had any business relations
whatever with the Continental Lie Insurance CON-
pany Of New York with any OF its officers save as
herein stated. Albert Grant, Of Washington, d. c.,
indebted to and among other things assigned
two policies mis- life OF $4,000 each In the Cont
mental Life collateral security. The dobt remains un
paid and the policies still IN force for their full
amount No person was ever authorized, directly or
Indirectly to enter into any negotiations Tor the trans
of the pocics assets or stock o this company to
the Continental Life or 10 any other company or n-
divdual. The coupling OF our name with the Con-
tinen,al Lie in any SUIT against that company was
entirely unnecessary and evidently tor malicious
purpose VIII you please do the justice 10 insert
THIS explanation oi AN article which appeared in
recent Issue oil your paper
AARON q. GOODMAN. President,
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
A NEW STEAMSHIP DEPOT.

The new depot which the General Transatlantic Com.
pany been building the North River at p,er No.
AZ, was nnished yesterday, excepting unimpor.
tant details II covers space OF 5ll fee, IN length ty
75 IN width anu Is IN the form OF tunnel The ycr.
teal ght at tho centre is AZ iee The storage room
4sO square feet and the capacity for freight s
270 tons. being 20 pounds 10 the square loot The
building is entirely lreprOoL
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
SHOT WHILE HUNTING.

Yesterday the body OF Gotlcb stillrecht Williams
burg butcher, was brought homo from Valley Stream,
L. L., where he had gone to enjoy days sport with
dog ana gun, III company with two friends named J.
Walter aud G. Kreigcr Tho shooting occurred on Fri
day afternoon while the men were walking Indian
nle volter, who was in the rear slipped on some ice,
and falling struck his gum causing TO explode. Tho
charge the leg OF Stlrecht just the knee
The great cusion Of blood which followed caused his
death on Saturday. The affair will b. thoroughly IN
vestgntcd bv Coroner NOIan US It IS SAID NO inqocst
was held In Kings county.
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
A NEW KIND OF IMPORTATION.

Thomas Jackson, colored, aged eleven years. was
brought before Justice Oterbourg at the Washington
Place Court yesterday. He had been found homeless
aud starving IN Broadway. Ho said the authorities
OF Bloomfield, New Jersey where be came from, had
maid his railway fare TO this city. The Justice,
rcmarking that Bloomfield ought ~ DO able to take
care OF ner own paupcrs sent the unfortunate boy
the Of tho Commissioners VI Charities and Corrsc
alon.
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
IN AID OF THE POOR,

Al the monthly meeting OF the New York Society
for the Relief Of the Poor, held yesterday afternoon
u was reported that during the month OF December
lOC55 persons had been relieved ut cost OF So SO 81
ball given last night by tho Young Mems
Cath oc Association of ST. laurencc's parish for the
benefit OF the poor OF Yorkvic. Terrace Garcen hall
used for dancing, and In jets above the stage
shonc the word 'Churtty.n The expenses Of the
occasion borne by the Association. all Of the
a ouey received IL TO be distributed among tho needy
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
DOES PLYMOUTH OBJECT?

The Rev. Drs. William NJ Taylor. r. S. Storrs, W.
J. Budington, II. n. Scudder, Ray Palmer, George
H. Hepworth, David b. Coe, A. H. Clapp, BENJAMIN N.
Martin, William H. Ward and several other clergymcn
OF New York and Brooklyn have united to form new
local Con association, most OF them having
withdrawn from the old association in consequence OF
its inderse ment OF MIR. Beecher.
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
MARINE SOCIETY.

This society gave It's one hundred and seventh an nj
vcrsary dinner last evening at the st. Nicholas Hotel
Covers a,d for than loo persons. and In all
respects the banquet was festive one Besides the
members there were among tho invited guests
Commodore Nicholson, General Newton William n.
Dodge Sr and JE Captain j W. Downing, Hon. w.
W. Goodrich Sir. Blunt Mr.. William Allen Butler,
Rev. Dr. Taylor and Rev. Dr. DIX
The New York herald., 1877-01-09

BROOKLYN'S BUILDING BILL.

Tho bill TO be introduced in tho Assembly by Mr..
NcGroarty, providing Tor greater precautions against
accidents from fires in the city Of Brooklyn, Is quite
lengthy in its provisions 1t amends the present
with regard 10 the construction oil theatres Improved
modes Of cgress, uniformity OF supports, employment
0i IRE escapes ana other safeguards provided
The present law has been iound would secrn made
quate In that persons proceeded against able TO
avail themselves of technicatics which virtually de-
feat the end for which tho law ORIGINALLY framed
The New York herald., 1877-01-09

Steamer knight Templar (Br). Kirby, Havre-Benham
Boyescn.
Steamer Eeanora Johnson, Portland-J Amos
Bars AkDar (Br), Bigmon, Penarth ROADS, Merchant
& Co
Bark Caudinc Porp, Correa, Oporto-G Ainsworth 4
Co.
Bark Bogeleg (Nor), Andressen, Genoa-Benham Boye-
sen.
Bark Maria Adelaide dtaD. Naccari. Naplos-John q
Deazer.
Bark Jedanest Dnbrovacki (Ausj, Matench Portland.
Ne--Slocovich 4 Co.
brig stella tBrj Kay Cork for orders-snow Burgess.
Brig Ned White, Thombs, Adelaide and sydney, NSW-
Muller Quereau.
schr Richard W Denham, Chase. Gonaives-Thackray Il
Co.
schr David II Tok, Sawyer. Nuevitas (CubaJo zitt
losen.
schr yellow Pine, Clark, Galveston-Overton 4 Haw-
kins.
schr Minnehaha. swifs, New Bedford-Campbell Gar
diner.
sehr Tunis Depow. Baker. New Bedford-ChAs living.
The New York herald., 1877-01-09

Merchants shipping agents and shipmsster informed
that by telegaphing the HERALD London Bureau ad.
dressing Bennett No. 40 Fleel street, London the
Pals Office. addressing "Bennett. 81 Avenue pOpera
Paris" the arrivals at and departures from European and
Eastern ports Of American and all foreign vessels trading
with the United States the will csbsd to this
country FREQ Of charge.
Captains arriving and sailing from French and Med-
ports will find Paris Office moro econom.
cal expeditions for tolegrsphing news
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
SAILED.

Steamer Albemare, for Lewes Del ship Zouave. Liver
pool barks Justts tGcr), London; Brazos Galveston
brigs Emily, Belize; Miletus tNor), Exeter.
Wind at sunset, SSE.
Barometer at sunset 2953
Thermometer at sunset, ~.
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
ALL ABOUT DRINKS.

George L. Hamlin was yesterday hold for trial by
Justice Kilbrcth, al the Tombs Police Court, Tor
feon,ously assuulting and s.abbing Robert McMas-
teps of No l52 Elizabeth street, at the Of The
Bowcry and Canal street, on Monday morning. The
stabblng the result Of quarrel as 10 Who should
pay i0r drinks.
Franklin Woodward, c0lored man. was yesterday
arraigncd ut the Tombs complaint OF James Butler
No. 444 Washington street, who charged that ood
ward induced him to 70 into the basement No. York
to take drink, and while there drugged and
hbad hiIno of
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
EXCESSIVE TAXATION.

Nineteen firms, who members Of the Chamber
OF Commerce. have petioned the President (Mr Bah.
cock) to call special meeting Tor the llth TO
take into consideration tho subject of excessive and
discriminating taxation levied by our MUNICIPAL and
State authorities upon banks and BANKERS Of this city,
and likewise by the federal government upon the na.
tonal banks bankers and banking institutions
throughout the United States.
The New York herald., 1877-01-09
WORKING wOMEN's UNION.

The thirteenth annual report OF the Working
women's Protective Union of this city shows that
the amount collected for the last year 6ls 26
During the same period the union has found employ.
ment for $40 working women and aided with needul
Information and advice hundreds of others.