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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-26
STUDIO JOTTINGS.

A. II. Wyant has easel strong canvas which he
Is at work which, as far as advanced, pleases
US exceedingly, and is called "Edge OF the Woods"
few oaks a path winding by them into foreground
shadow by fed flowers beyond, down the slight rise,
q moorland stretching away, and by the trees cattle.
George II. Smile is working q couple OF cattle
pictures, one with tho scenery laid near Montrose,
Pa. where he passed the summer. aud the other by
Chemung Valley creek In the former thole Is already
q notccaby fine distance
James d. Smile has several neat and quite pleasing
little canvasos easc-one with poetic subject,
"a Sunset Florida Lagoon, rushos, few palms.
quiet water and blue crane sweeping over.
Frost johnson has but to put the finishing touches
to ''Love's lnquiry"-a young lady walking with her
terrier garden picking to pieces daisy AMI owl
IDENTIFY pleased ut the result as she smiles down at her
Lively companion. The face, seen under the straw
hat very pleasing tho action Is good, aud there Is
freshness OF air and well gwen sunlight over the
figure, the green Of tho bushes and the path
Another recently finished canvas and even moro
noticeable to the reproduction OF sunlight is Docs
your mother know you are out?''-a bit OF barn In
terror chick lately arrived standing the straw at
the entrance overturned barrel in tho full sun
light which comes in through the barn door, and piping
at his father who rulng crows and looks proudly At
him, WHILE behind vine outside Is seen the mother
On the whole charming little picture with admirable
techn que
William Hart has nearly finished fine ''Berkshire
pastOral''-Alderneys In v landscape by tho Housa-
ionic, with rich, vet subdued tone, good at
mosphere and distance ana sunlight well distributed
over the naturally posed foreground cattle The
artist has Just blocked picture OF cattle on high,
rocky mountain pasture, the ANIMALS boldly posed
and prominent, which will be striking.
Arthur Quartley has on his easel "Going to the
Rescue''-a dsmasted schooner oil the rocks by Mar
blehead, with boats putting out to the succor OF the
crew; above, storm Clouds full oil color, drawing OIL
nney treated lights breaking through to the lett and
a waerscape iuli OF admirably given movement
w, Magrath has lately finished '.Preparing Tor the
Road OF his nicely Iroatod Irish cotter scenes
iuil OF character.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-26
ART NOTES.

Some forty artists have promised or have finished
sketches Tor .'Portoo for Charity" to be rallied at
the fair for the benefit Of young DR.. Tyngs church.
The exhibition OF the Water Color Society will open
on February A. and remain open Tor month. The
members OF the society are making special Efforts to
have the exhibition fine ono. Messrs. Colman, Gif
ford. Tiffany, Bellows, Magrath and G. II. Smile
have in preparation strong pictures
Annual meeting Vi Society OF Decorative Art ON the
2Sth.
paintings benefit Of the Baptist Home Tor the
Aged having been very encouraging 1t has been de-
c,ded to continue the exhibition to-day aud Tuesday.
Humphrey Moore's ..Almeh" and "Moor,sh Mer-
chant" are attracting much attention IN san Fran
CISCO.
Tuvernicr is painting In Monterey, Cal.
The Etching CluD will be well represented at the
exhibition OF the Water Color Society.
The school OF Design attached to the Brooklyn Art
The exhibition OF laces at the Metropolitan Museum
is attracting good deal OF attention. Don't all 60 on
tree days, ladies'
T. L. Smith is back In hts studio.
movement crcditabo TO the pupils OF George W.
Holiness the old drawing master OF Philadelphia. who
was the hrst prcccptor oil many OF our ar.ists nas
been originated in the Quaker City. Mr. Holmes, now
well stricken in years, mas beon afflicted with total
blindness and IL IN poverty. Quietly and without tho
machinery OF committee OF management many OF
the artists OF Pniladephia have united TO contribute
pictures be sold ut auction for the benefit OF thor
Old teacher. Paintings have been scnt by the iol-
lowing William 1. Richards, }. b. sword,
r Ipus Mss sar,a,o Russen sm,.n. AIsA
Wilcox, Thomas Eakins, G. W. King, W. II. Cooper,
W. E. Winner, P;S senat George Lambdn, W: NJ.
Ferris, G. f. Essig, S. Is. Waugh, Charles Lniord,
George W. Nicholson, Petcr Moran, +. +. DO Crano,
Charles Mclihcnny Miss Ida Waugh, Xanthus Smith.
Bombed, W. W. Cowoll, n. D. Lewis, j. Mel Hamil-
ton, J. X. Lambdln Philip Weber, Mrs. y. N Galvan.
w. H. Wesman, w. II. Whiting, Daniel night, X ).
Austin, c. W. Knapp, +. D. Marchant, j. II. Flanerty.
James 8. Earle Sons contribute all the frames. The
sale will take place December 8, 6and Z. ut the gallery
nj Harvey.
Joseph JeilerAon's picture, Forest and Stream"
will shortly DO exhibited IN this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19

The investigation Of tho Southern Hotel fro al
st. Louis was continued yesterday. No futhcl
bodies have been found in the ruins. The safes
have beon recovered with contents uninjured
Several of the wslls foil yesterday. A saloon
keeper adjoining. who had boon ordered TO quit
his house and refused. was arrested and his pre-
misses closed. Fifteen minutes later wall oil
the burned hotel fell Oh his house and demolish.
ed it.
The Masons and citizens generally of Oleve-
land, Ohio. arc making extensive preparations
for tho reception and entertainment Of tho
Knights Templars Of tho United States and Can.
ada, who are expected to assemble in that city
in August next to attend tho conclavo Of tho
National Grand Encalnpmont. 1t is anticipated
that it will be the largest gathering Of tho kind
ever held in this country.
The Shenandoah Herald says:-The case of
Abraham Stickley VS.. B. " 0. K. K, was tried
last week, in the Circuit Court of this county.
Mr. Stickley brought suit to recover damages
for fencing, grass, &c. burned by the compsnY's
engines during the years 1873 and 1874. The
case was decided in favor of the defendant.
Ayres p Morrill,, United States Minister Rosi.
dent at Brussels, Belgium, has been Frustrated by
a psralytic stroke. It was not thought that tho
stroke will prove fatal, though serious enough to
warrant announcement per cable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19

We have received the catalogue oil the UNI
vcrsity Of Virginia Tor the year 1867, Its
Gtty.tbird. The matriculates number three
hundred and thirty seven, an increase on last
year. Among the donations to the institution
mentioned are those made by the late Samuel
Miller, OF Lynchburg-$l0O,0 900 for the cstab'
lishment OF a department OF scientific and prac.
teal agriculture; 10000 for the partial endow-
mcnt of two prolessorships by W. w. Coco
ran, esq, of Washington city; $4,000 by q
gentleman Of Rochester, n. y, to be expcnd-
ed 10 the purchase Of i cabinet OF Zoology,
geology and mncralogy and to procure suit
able building for tho same; the presentation
of the full equipment Of a gymnasium by Mr..
f. Fl. Squibb, Of Brooklyn, N. Y; s., 900 by Mr..
WV Corcorau, Of Washingtoo, for the libraryt
and numerous valuable books presented by the
national, and foreign governments, and public
institutions. The University, like the whole
South, suffered immensely by the war, but ii
is rapidly recovering from tho disastrous effects
OF that disastrous conhiet, and present indica.
tions lead US to believe that 10 short tlme it
will have regained all its former prosperity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19
Foreign News.

WarIIke movements continue III the Eq.,
but decisive announcements arc not Vel mad.
The Aontcncgrin delegates are expected .,
kischeney to have an interview With the Cy,-
Mldhat Pasha, the Turkish OK premier, is .,
Barcelona, Spain. Hidalro and San.orls Dan,
ma were winners at Newmarket yesterday, Tia
United States Mediterranean squadron VIII mr..
coed to the Bosphorus. \ dispatch from jana.
tuesday announces the defeat and retreat f., n,
insurgents.
ORsovA, April l9 -Roumanan troo,s ar,
concentrating 10 Little WaIIaclia, the 'g.q''.
portion being dispatched to ka!4!at.
ROME, April l9.-Signor I,nprrli% j';..i. -:
Of the Council and Minister ii Finance, 49,,
the financial committee 81 the Chan.hyl Of p.,..
uties that the ministry tnrcsaw tie lr...',
phase OF the Eastern question wien tic uuj..,
vas submitted to Parliament. lie hoped H..
war would be localized it would onI, j.. J.,
the event OF the Russian army marchIny M =,
Constantiuople that the situation ni.ht lAf....
ell TO assume gravtr character ani ,n5r,.,>
tended complications cn.u". The roYry,n,.,.
therefore did not propose to modify Ii. .G tn,j.
plans. Siguor Depretis recommend i IT,, r,.,..
mlttec, however, TO examine Ih, bu !g.f v...
tue greatest care In order that liz al c,,ii,-.
| cles there might be the means o! Il,r..u =,
| iOrsccn expenses or 4 Elimination 81 ls,.i,a
BUCHAREST, April lg..-plihrr Cn.rls, y.
| start for kaaat early next week. !n. n.i.r.
| is net expected to 20 to ki.cheueN - i.. a.
| complimentary visit TO the Gar, usual, u.!
| when the Gar is near the lt0Uinari... ir.u..f
| but vii! send an aidcdc camp anI H.. Nala.
| Of Foreign Affairs to represent hilD.
PARIS, April l9.-'iho military a.;.,u.. ..
the Russian Embassy aud 81 ia: l.ls..s...
! longing to the Imperial army received ,n...
yesterday to Join their Respective rrfpr ,4..
| dlalcls.
y majority Of the republican Dsr.t.s; i.,y
resolved Immediately aiir: IT." r.-:.,%,:u'la
OF The Chamber to question he Minister ..
| Foreign Affairs relative ii tAr r.,.
policy Tor France to follow in de pres. =, rr,,...
The object is TO afford the government IA u;
portunity Of declaring formally Is firm da,.g
mination OF France TO observe the inr.j rt...
Gus neutrality on the Eastern question:
| The Rappcl states that The eoyrr@u q; D..
DESTROYS oil making such declaration, aui y.
at the same time assure the Chamber o. -
good relations existing between France Rs.
Italy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19
Telegraplllc Summary.

A negro woman named Martin, living at
Blossom Hill, Princess Anne county, Va, has
been arrested on the charge Of numbering her
husband, Harry Martin, some days ago. Her
son relates that he saw tho deed done.
Patrick McKcnna and John MalIoy, con-
victed OF completely in the murder Of Morgan
Powell, wore this morning, at Mauch Chunk,
sentenced to nine aud five years imprisonment,
respectively.
II. Kennedy & Co.. the northwest pool brok.
ers, have made an offer to their creditors 10
pay 33s per ct. 10 cash, and to give their notes
for tie balance of their Indebtedness.
Rotsehild IIeyman e. Co., dry goods impor.
tiers. of New York, have failed Liabilities
100000.
A. B. Foster Canada's railway king, has
failed. His liabilities arc stated at $2.390,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRtWEEKLY By
EDGAR SNOW DEN
THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 10. 1877.

The negroes have good cause Of complaint
against the powers that be in Washington. Mr..
Clapp, The public printer, has denied negro
printer "the rights and privileges rendered white
printers," and Marshal Fred. Douglas Is not
allowed to be master OF ceremonies at the White
House, as his white predecessor was. by 'the
laws Of the land the negro IL the equal Of the
white man, and il hotel keepers are fined heavily
Tor refusing to let negroes occupy their rooms,
aud railroad officials imprisoned for eJectlng dis
ORDERLY negro women from the ladies' apartments
in tho depot buildings, we do not see why MIR.
Clamp and the President should not be made tC
suffer the penalty they have incurred Tor deny
ing to the aforesaid negro printer and Marsha
the rights and privileges heretofore accorded the
white men occupying their positions. The equal
ity dodge Of tho radicals is, whenever put tt
the test, so easily detected, that, simple mindec
and guble as the negro is, we are really sur
prised at the facility with which he is deceived
and bamboozled by it year after year, asreGuiar-
10 az the elections come. 10 this State. not long
since radical candidate for Congress- alter &c
livering speech 10 which he advocated the
doctrine OF the equality Of the races, was made
the butt Of tho whole village by pretending te
be sick and sitting up the entire night in pre-
ference to sharing room with the negro tt
whom it had been Intentionally assigned by thu
experimental Tavern keeper. The radicals say
the negro is the cqua! Of the white man, bu
they mean the Southern white man. The
Southern white man not only says but know
that the negro is the equal, if not the superior
of the radical, and it is wonderful that Will
all his experience the negro wltully persists IL
shutting his eyes 10 the glariOg y apparent dit
ference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19
South Carolina.

Private Secretary Manning Under ln9'lue'
lions from Governor Hampton, yesterday
moruiro SCALED thc oiiic, doors Of all the State
., C..,,I. =, rol,,,L;, E,,r
ou'c'''S III '"' ''"'' i'o"'' "'
constitutes arc on duty thc!e' anu 60 ucnlauu
az vet has been made by the republican officials
r,u a., o,,,,roro, If ,boir o(r;cos Th.v srem
'o ~. ."' '~~"i.'' - 90 Ill., c',n,
"l'!'ag TO wait VI" otcS'o" VI '''c 'uI''"'
! Court. Perfect quiet prevails?
The reception Of Gov. Halnpton, who visited
| Charleston yesterday, Tor The lr5t litlle since
November, was q grand ovation, IN Which the
| whole community, lrreapetliVe OF polltloa anu
| class distinction, united. hampton rode at The
| head nr the cJlumu through The streets, which
wrre gaily decorated with bunting and ihrOug0d
with Thousands, who checrcd linn wildly as he
| Passed. During public reception held by the
Governor In the forenoon, representatives. OF the
regiment Of the coorcd militia presented bim
Win 4 mehorl;i', ASKING 10 lGaVc .ne'r orsaui
cation intact, aud to commission helds olhcers
Of their own selection. Inc ioVernor Tcpieu;,
assuring them that the cotorcu reg lnlent 6hou'u
in all respects stand upon precisely, the same
| footing Is the white regiments: The coored
| people are much pleased at the ton" "t the
Governor. S remarks, ~.
y special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
SAYS -
The popular outpourlng yesterday 10 welcome
Governor Hampton was Wonuerlul uHmon-
| STRATUM. IT was pam ttat 'hG heart OF inc
| people was l'iIi Win sense VI thtir uellVeF'
ance from dread OF oppression anu ihisruIe'
under WHEN lhey hau grown Almost huptIess'
ana 'i!ey 'ta''cu i'clr lI'eraIoT wlln III e'llhcs
ia'h 'a' .uftasSiht ;l''I ever De'o'e S''o"" 'o'
any ii"n III III o"u.n H'iu.'u' a., III
i"' ''e'luh c"ot' away ~. WV H.us az
cIaSS "f parry llnGS' c'eu 'tGicpucNcau Guy VI
metals Secmcu 10 nave caught tnc 'nieo!!on auu
joined with the rr't OF the community ID non
1r'hE !He cl'lH!,a'h lucy hau sttlvE" ~ ociHai'
inc cn'meS OF inc cGi1tcncs nioR'eu thcIr WEI.
Gmc WIN an"i ~ ~" "t.,iuay, s' w. 's .no
uoV'l"o' va" 'oaI w." uI'.aI
" crowded streets en- superD thofoughorea
mare, inc imposing escort altraeteu iit'!1 at'
tentlGn lii conraT'5on' the ladies' ana children
literally StrcWlhG MS pain with ho"cfS ahd
green garanuS.
most lntcrealihg i1aIuTG Oh inc Jay work
was me reception oy 10Y. Hampton OF com
nl't'ec representing INC nrse inli!tla lcS'uicot,
Golh 'oSsG tAc'1 Il: ~ oI'o'eu hicu "noa1
,'"I al" hc'" n,Il'clS ia ", peou
Wy u0VC'uoiS Hlo'cS "nu YUAN w "notu
also they hau DGen suppIlcu WIN arms Douaht
by the State. 1t was iearcd that as under re-
publican rule the militia mad been practically
c3nllnad 10 rcpqo!can organlzalio1s' so unocr
llamptoh none out democrats would enjoy mllI'
t'a pflViIegcS' anu the inc committee co"pos-
Gu OF eGored men; presented written paper
10 when they SAID - :.
'Numor has 1t that yon propose dIsba9dlng
and calling 10 the arms OF thoreglment. while
we attach no I'm portance TO the report, DeeV'
ing, as We 49, that our rights Will be respected,
at the same time we desire to know II orr status
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livered by you on your return to Columbia
from Washington the recollection Of which will
lingef long aud pleasantly III memory.
In reply Gov. Hampton said that he was cX-
cecdingly glad to have met the committee, aud
assured them that So far rs his power extended
be would lend them every facility 10 organizing
and enrolling their companies among the legal
militia Of the State
81 want you" he said, 'to remember one
fact, that recognize 10 your race the right TO
enjoy precisely the same rights enjoyed by every
other citizen Of the State. rccogniz, your
equality, and | intend to uphold it. As soon
as we can get in harness will enroll you III the
militia and will take pleasure in commissioning
such officers as you may designate. When the
militia law il cntorccd, and when the military
Of the State is all enrolled, want the only en-
ulation between the companies to be, who can
obey the laws best; who can be the best sol
diers, aud who can best protect the public
peace
A Columbia dispatch says: The seal,
which we're affixed by MIR. Manning, the Gov
errors private secretary, Consist merely ul !;
| few ochcs OF red tape fastened at either end
! TO the door aud door post by drop OF sealing
| wax which bears the impress Of the secretary
| private siguet ring. Dunn, Carlloza andllaync
| the republican Comptroller General, Treasurer
and Secretary OF State, respectively remained
at home in anticipation Of what was done, Ad
jutaut and Inspector General Kennedy, Super
ntendcnt OF Education Talbcrt and Attorney
General Elliott, however, presented thcuISGlve:
at their late Offices at the usual morning hou
and were denied admittance. a show Of resist
anec was made ty the two last named but unol
being confronted by the constab!ca and assure,
that they would b. arrested ii they c>saycd t
force an entrance, as they seemed incinea Il
do, they too retired to await The decision Of TIT
Supreme Court IN the matter OF the dlsputctt
possessions. All the above mentioned official
last night sent protest to Governor Hampton
solcmnIy protesting against the Outrage. "
The Times Columbia, s. G., dispatch says
The democratic contestants are now Installed il
the other rooms OF The Stale House aud arc re
cognzsd by Hampton as having perfect title:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19

ACcIDENT-On Tuesday a passenger on the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad, named Thos.
Lawler, while attempting to jump on the train
as it was in motion at Potomac City, fell, land the
wheels of the cars passed over one of his feet,
crushing it to atoms He was sent TO Provi
denoe hospital in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19
NeWSp0Dcr Suit.

BosroN, Apri! l9.-The proprietors Of the
Boston Herald have commenced suit against tn
proprietors OF the Philadelphia Enquirer TO re.
cover the expense of special of 5000 words sont
from Washington to the Herald by the CORES
pondent of the Enquirer nesr the close of tho
last session Of Congress as practical joke on
the Herald correspondent The forgery was
discovered just before tho paper went to press.
The author refuses to pay the costs; hence the
suit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19

gUST KECElVED.-A bcsEiy;ss'r PAi-
y TAPESTRY BKUSoEi,3 XIII, d
OIL.CLOTHS, al widths t,;At' .i.G :. i.,.i
latest styles TORClON La e. :ty,r.. G..
line of D RESS GOODS II ho"'
and 500 them st ,,pu1nEP SCD2.
apis GfE1 Af
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19
From Washington.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1877.

WASHINGTON, April 10, 1877.
In the opinion Of some Of the Treasury Off.
Gals the effect Of war 10 Europe would be to
enhance the value Of grecnbacks aud put them
% a par with gold. The large export aud dc.
creased import trade will, it is thought, make
balance Of trade in favor Of this country.
President Hayes will be in another Xix. y
His commission plan, by which he expected to
shift the responsibility OF quasi recognition
IF Nichols, having miscarricd, he will have
ITO face the music" aud his position is any.
thing but au enviablc one. Pr2crastination is
his bane
The dsmissals from Tie departments are said
to include principally friends Of Blaine l. Co.
All suggestions and surmises to the contrary,
there will be an extra session Of Congress ia
June.
Notwithstanding the lismissaIs from office
the number Of applicants for places does not
decrease, and the most positive rctusaIs do not
deter the seekers.
a spasmodlc effort is making to revive the
old Whig party. 1t won't succeed under exist
ing circumstances, nor can the disafFectcd re
pnbcans get the chestnuts pulled out of the
fire that way.
Hayes's republican enemies hope to make
trouble in South Carolina but ii wont ''ran
ont that way.
It seems to be conccdad that the democrats
will have a small majority in the Senate in SO.
Gov Walker, who is 10 the city, vii! leave
this evening for California. lie will b, absent
about one month.
There arc not more than thirteen members
Of Congress 10 the city nova smaller lumber
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19

For TIE PENITENTIARY--Thc sheriff Of
Loudoun county brought down, on the W. &
D. train this morning. white man named
Charles W. Poole, who has been sentenced to
two years confinement in tie psnltentiary, for
passing counterfeit money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19

FRENCH LADY's EXPERIENCE "A lady of
thirty, Il plump and jolly brunette, sees with
some anxiety n dark, downy line pencilng itself
on her superior lip. She docs not caro- to COM
pete with the bearded woman, and consulLs tho
advertisements. She finds just what she wants
"a dcplstory pomade, warranted to removed
the most obnoxious moustachc woman ever had
in five applications. She obtains Il box at a
price Of ten francs, and follows the directions On
tho label with care. The moustsche thrives on
the aopilstory, and si.er awhile madame yields
to tho inevitable, and consoles herself by reflect.
ing that it might be worse. Three or four years
roll By, and she sees with alarm that her hair IS
beginning to thin. 4 trile Of moustache can be
borne, but bald head never, and again shc has
recourse TO tho advertisements. She finds tho
article she needs-a miracle pomado to increase
tho thickness and beauty of her hsir. On visit
ing tho shop she is stupelcd 1t ia the same
shop, the same attendant, tho Same bottle, the
same price, the same pomGdo so far rs sho can
judge from appearances. Only the label he's
been changed. The merchant on being severe.
ly examined, admits that it is the same pomade.
1t failed so utterly 10 remove hair that he turned
it into hair invgorator. With great JOY tho
customer buys q pot and applies it, and her hair
goes on falling out faster than ever
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-19

Josh Hart announces that he has sued AnDa
Dickinson for damages.