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, 1877-02-03

"Gencral' Juan Nepomncena Cortina,
the freebooter Of the Rio Grande, has
caused great annoyance to the United
States and Mexican Governments during
the last twenty five years. He was born
among the Sierra Madre mountains, and
is about SO years of age. In the war OF
1S46 he was courier spy and bush
whacker in the Mexican service, and
since that time he has been engaged in
so many acts of brutality and violence
that the Mexican authorities have been
obliged to disown him. AS long ago as'
1860 Gen. Heintzeiman reported to the
war department that Cortina had been a
fugitive from justice tor ten years. For
many years he has made his headquar'
ters at San Jose, few miles from
Brownsville, Texas.
, 1877-02-03

A San Francisco young lady received
an invitation to attend the theatre the
other evening just as the Chinaman came
for her wash. She hurredly made out
a list of the washing, and answered the
invitation. Then she sent the list to the
young man and kept the answer to his
note. There was soon very much con-.
fused yougn man, and very much NOR.
titled young woman, but no theatre.go.
ing for either Of them that night.
, 1877-02-03

A Baltimore policeman found a fam
lily in an awful plight. Every member
had been stricken with scarlet fever, and
three children had died, not of the dis
ease, hut of starvation. There was not
morsel of food in the garret. Every
available article of furniture or clothing
had long before been pawued. The vile
was abed, unconcious, and the husband
had stretched himself on the floor to die.
This case melted an organized effort to
succor the destitute persons of that city.
, 1877-02-03

PAPER CuURcH.-A Philadelghia pa
per says "There isa paper church near
Berlin which can contain nearly 1000
persons. 1t is circular within, octagonal
without. The reieis outside and statues
within, the roof, ceiling, the Corinthian
capitals, are all papier mache, rendered
waterproof by saturating in vitriol, lime
water, whey and white of eggs.
A New RELIGIOUS SEcT,-Russia has
new religious sect, one Of whose lead
ing tcnets is that man is subordinate 70
woman, and shall confess his sins to his
wife, at least once week. We always
thought man became "lord Of creation
through some misunderstanding.
Much in little, small man said, after
swallowing brimming glass OF brandy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
THE AUGUST ANDRE.

A LONG AND EXPENSIVE TRANSATLANTIC vOY-
AGE--THE COST OF BROKEN RuDDER.
The Belgian mail steamship August Andre, OF the
White Cross line, came TO anchor yesterday in the
North River. from Antwerp. which port she left on the
10Th of last December with cargo OF upward Of 1000
tons OF plate glass; zinc, beesroot sugar &c, for this
port She commanded by Captain 7. Knudsen, an
old and experienced steamship MASTER formerly OF the
Steinman and G. +. Funch. After leaving port she
met very heavy weather while going down the English
Channel, which increased in violence while crossing
the Atlantic, causing the vessel TO labor very
heavily and ship great deal of water On
the 18th OF December 1t blew perfect hurricane and
u IN tho bridge house. The ship bulieted the
tempest till the Goth In latitude ~ deg 70 min, longi-
tude IL deg. 20 min., when her rudder was carried
away and she was lett at tho mercy Of the wind and
waves. Captain Knudson hcld council with his
officers as to whether they should return proceed
their voyage, and II was determined 70 proceed A
temporary rudder was rugged anu answered It's purpose
very fairly Fortunately The weather had meanwhile
moderated somewhat. they worked on in this fashion
Tor thirteen days, till in latitude AZ deg min north.
with tho Red Star Steamship Switzerland, Cap
tain Jackson, bound from New York IT, Antwerp.
the Switzerland. IL WAS agreed that the Switzerland
should the August Andre into Halifax, the prico
Tor the work TO be regulated thereafter hawser was
fast to the latter vessel and on the nth OF Janu-
AIRY both vessels anchor in Halifax The
agents OF tho Switzerland then placed the matter in
the Court OF Admiralty, claiming 5000 salvage, and
tho Belgian steamer lUolled Tor $4,000. Tho
Belgian Consul, Mr.. Runne, and Mr. Sherman, OF
Funch Edye & Co., represented the interests Of the
Antwerp owners No decision has yet been given IN
the case and further evidence Will be taken In this city,
before Counsellors Lords Day Lord, by commission
from Captain jackson, OF the Switzerland, when she
arrives mere from Antwerp, In about week. Upon
examination Halifax 1t found necessary, IN ad-
dtion to building now ruddcr, 10 repair the August
Andres boiler; her Skating had also TO be overhauled
Sails had to be replaced, deck houses repaired and she
was paced the dry dock. The cargo when dis
charged was found to DO slightly damaged The re-
pairs were only completed few days ngo aud cost
some $4,000. Three iys ago she sailed Tor this
port The insurance the vessel is elected In
France. Average adjusters have been appointed for
the cargo this city by the August Andres agents.
Messrs. Eunch, EdYo Il Co.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
INQUESTS AND VERDICTS.

An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner Woltman
in the OF William Hermann, agod eleven years,
who killed by Fourth avenue car on the evening
OF March "a The driver stated that he had requested
the deceased several times to 60 inside the car but
that no paid no attention what was said. Tho dr-
vor's testimony corroboracd by several witnesses
Two verdcls rendered by the Jury IN the case.
One was "That the deceased came to his death IRON
Injuries received by beng over by car liz
OF tho Fourth avenue line, on Fourth avenue,
near Thirteenth street, and we ccnsure the Fourth
front platforms OF their cars" The minority verdict
recommends greater be taken TO prevent acct
dents to persons riding the front platforms OF cars
Inquests were also hold yesterday by Coroner
Croker In the following Edward Taggort acct
dental burns; james O'kece, struck by u train and
George " Hoffman, suicide by drowning The verdicts
rendered in the above cases were IN nccoruance Win
q
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29

PUBLIC SALE OF DRY GOODS.

OVER MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF PRINTS
UNDER THE HAMMER.
The entire stock OF Gloucester ana Anema prints OF
David s. Brown Il Co., Of Philadelphia, was sold
ye,crday at public auction in this city. Ono thousand
i've hundred cases of Anema prints wore sold at
cents So cents, being the first lot offered This was
followed by small lots Of fancy prints, in pound pieces,
bringing 1917 cents per pound Some cases of seconds
sold for 5k cents One thousand cases OF Gloucester
prints were. started by the auctioneer at cents,
with no bidders. Lowering the price TO 5H
cents, 5T cents, and finally TO OK cents, still
no response. Finally the entire lot was Knocked
down at 4 cents. large lot OF mourning prints
aud $50 cases Of solid black prints disposed OF at
5ls cents Thirty cases Of mourning prints, in pound
pieces brought IL cents per pound, and assorted
prints In cases. sold at prices ranging from ga cents
to "a cents
leading houses from every part of tho Union being
present. The terms wero as usual In the dry goods
trade
accs shaws and other dry goods took place yester-
day. all OF them being local importations
Field Morris X Fcnncr sold 4, 800 pieces oil Hamburg
cdglngs and Insertions by order OF Loeb SchoenclL
budding was far from brisk Townsend, Montant Il
Co. sold by order OF Z. a. Auninordt Il Co., 200
pieces Of Lyons silks In all colors, and also French
dress goods and veil barcgcs, tho spring impor-
taton OF o. Person, Harrimon u Co. Wimcrdng,
Hoguct II Co. sold, by order OF Joseph Freedman, 3SS
lots OF nc Paris shaws They brought very fair prices
considering the present depression Of the market The
same firm also sold splendid line of ano Valoncienncs
and thread accs at poremptory SALE by order OF X.
Salcmbicr
| A complete line OF 22.inch extra fine quality
colored satins at 40 to 45 cents per yard The
prices obtained at oil tho auctions were considered fair
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
SALE OF THE sEDGwIcK LIBRARY.


The sale OF tho sedgwick library was concluded At
Clinton Hall by the Messrs Leavi.t last evening Tho
prices fetched all pretty large but some lew OF
tho books we're genuine bargains The following 10
lis.ot the important books with their prces:-
Iossng's Pictorial Field Book OF the Revolution, two
volumes, So so; Pictorial Field Book OF the War
OF 1912, 81; large paper copy OF Lowndo's
photographers Manual or English Literature,
uncut, six volumes, 81 25 EACH collection Of me
Massachusetts Historical Society Publications. So 10
per volumes Mirror Tor Magistrates, OF $50 copies
printed, SIX Volumes $50 each; Thomas Percys Bal
lads and Romances, 50; Popc's Works. IN eight vol
umes So per volume; tho Charter granted by HIS
Majesty King Charles II. 10 the Governor OF Rhode
Island, with autograph Of William EiIery, Sl4; Jo-
seph Ritson's Ancient Songs and Ballads. ton
volumes, $40; Roxbury Library Publications.
six volumes, 81 per volume; James Savage's
Genealogical Dictionary OF the First Settlers
OF New Zealand, four volumes, 81 rs each; simon
spunky's Pepper Pot, So IS; Captain john Smiths
Travels edition OF 1919. two Volumes 81 20 each;
Sidney Smiths Works, tour volumes, SIG; Edmund
Sponsors Poctcal Works. nve volumes, hftynve cents;
John Jay Smiths American Historical and Literary
Curiosties, IS; Jonathan Swiits Works, six
volumes. 81 90 each; George Ticknor's Lfc
OF Prescott, S. %; Tull owlglass' Mar
two volumes 50 10; Virgins Works. with autograph OF
taire's works. In seventy volumes, SO cents volume,
Beaumarchais' edition; Daniel webster's Works. with
autograph, large paper copy, six Volumes So 50 vol
ume Whitman's Leaves OF Grass 81; Drum Taps 20
cents; Woods Natural History, three volumes, 81 70
each.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
LIvINGSTON'S EXPLORATIONS.

John D. Livingston, an Albany lawyer came to this
city lately and stopped at No. SO West 12Sth street.
On the 10Th inst, while no strolling along Fourth
avenue met by an individual named Fort,
who spoke OF the delights OF gambling, and told
Livingston, whom ho seemed TO know quite well, adj
dressing him by name that chance was lucky god
dess lie further stated that only day or two pre-
vous no had $40, and was that moment
going to have 1t cashcd. would MIR. Living
ston accompany him 2" The lawyer did, and was
escorted No. 1852 East Fortyfourth street, whore
Henry Miller sat at a table, and before him spread
a banco chart, Miller received tho notice that $2l0
was owing TO Fort, and the money was given TO the
lucky man. Livingston drew card. Fort then asked
and received SIS from the lawyer Livingston left the
a loser ana carried his contempt Of luck TO tho
Fifyscvcntb Street Court where he spoke against II
the Judge issued against it, and, the per-
son OF Henry Miller 1t held yesterday in ST. 500 10
answer. Mr. Livingston has returned to Albany
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
CHEAPER COAL.

SALE OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND TONS OF
scRANToN-A SLIGHT DECLINE SINCE FEB
RuARY 2S-coMpET1rIoN VERY WEAK.
A feature IN coal circles yesterday the sale by
auction, by John H. Draper Co., of 100000 tons Of
Scranton COAL by order of the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railway Company. The auction took
place at the saesrooms Of the company, No 20 Ex-
change place, at noon and attracted large number OF
buyers Large as was the attendance 1t was evident
that many attracted to the place by curiosity as
there much apathy displayed by the bidders, and
the prices realized showed considerable of decline
from the ruling rates OF February.
The terms Of sale read by Mr. Draper and
were OF the usual character The coal Is deliverable
at HoboKen in April and May, and the 100000 tons
classified as iollows:-scven thousand tons Of
steamer of CRATE 15 600 OF egg 35 600
OF stove and 10, 900 tons OF chestnut.
THE BIDDING
The first lot offered 900 tons of steamer, which
was started at So %. aud slowly advanced until So 10
bid, when 5000 tons were taken by Mr. Potts. AS
only 1000 tons remained some little excitement tb'
took place, and the remainder was sold In two lois
81 s21s. The crate coal then offered and started
81 So rising to SO 771s whom 5000 tons were sold
in four lots The price then fell to So IS, at which
rate about 1900 tons disposed of in various
sized lots Tho price then fell 10 81 Tx, and few
small lots were Sold after which tho price further foil
to 81 TO- at which the remainder disposed OF In
lots varying from 100 tons to 1000 each The egg coal
started at 81 60 and rose to So 80 at which
rate about 4, 900 tons were sold The price then de-
clined 10 81 S7 and several small lots disposed
OIL ator which a further tall to 81 So took place. and
about 500 tons were sold. The price again re-
duced SO S2, and after several lots had been sold,
the remainder disposed Of at 81 80, in various
sized lots.
rhe stove coal (35, 900 tons offered for the
competition of buyers and some time passed before q
bid could be obtained 1t started at 49, and rose
to SO 27l but only few small lots disposed Of
ut that price fall took place to SO 25 and one lot OF
400 tons was sold, anu also one lot OF 200 tons at
So 22L when a decline to So 20 followed. bid for
5000 caused the price TO rise again to IS 81
and several lots, varying between 100 tons and 1000
tons each were sold rapidly lull followed ana the
price again fell to So 90 at which rate all the re-
mainder were disposed OF IN various sized lots. Tho
chestnut coal then offered, and started at So TO-
Of 400 tons were sold.
A COMPARISON PRICES
Tho following table shows the prices realized yester
day as compared with the sale by the same company
month ago.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
BRooKLYN's POLICE CLUBS.

PATRoLMkN CLEARY ON TRIAL-TEsTIXONY OF
CITIZENS WHO WITNESSED THE OUTRAGE.
Michael Clcary, patroman of the Brooklyn Police
force who was suspended Monday last for murder
ously clubbing MIR. George Batty OF Hillary street, on
Saturday night placed on trial before the Board OF
Commissioners OF Police and Excise yesterday.
The first witness examined DR.. G. H. Gibcnson,
tcst,ned that he attended tho patient; found his
cheeks swollen he bleeding from the nose; there
was wound the left side OF the head, above the
forehead, an inch and half In length; one of tho
Same length the top OF the head; one OF the left
side of the head above the ear four inches in length
he was complaining of much pam; his scalp was swo-
len terribly, and he was in a evcrish condition.
Henry Manus painter, destined snas ne was IN Mt
told the officer that he had no right to strike the dog
and Mr. Baty said that there was proper time to XIII
the animal If IL necessary the officer said that II
Batty brought out the dog he would kill it, and he
would kill him tBattyi too If he gave any impudence,
and that all he could do was to take oil his badge tho
officer soon the store, and alter strug
Gle dragged Mr. Batty out of the store; wnen on tho
face downward, Tor ten or fifteen yards the accused
then said "Gct up, you -, or III murder you;'
Batty struck by the officer seven or eight times
james Clark that he saw Batty kneeiing on the
sidewalk the officer standing over HIM, and oil the peo-
pie round werc shouting and saying IL was shame
he heard the of the club half block away aud
heard parties say that the had been struck four
or five times; Mr.. Batty seemed to be completely help
John Finn said the officer seemed to be perfectly
sober and cool; the man was helpless and was suffer
ing greatly from loss OF blood.
Charles Dooey Batty struck by tho officer the
head four five times and then dragged along tho
sidewalk on his lace Tor some distance; Mr. Batty is
man of small, light build.
james English saw the clubbing, and heard Batty
cry out, ION, dont" When the officer got IN front OF
tho store OF Mr. Batty he sand Come out here till
discuss dog law with you" Alter tho officer returned
to his post OF tue witnesses examined testified
that somebody pointed out the blood on the sidewalk
to Clearly who remarked, ''Why that's nothing; that's
only gin and molasses." The case was adjourned fol
further hearing I'LL Saturday morning next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
ANOTHER LIBRARY FOR SALE.

The Messrs. Loavits announce for sale Tomorrow
and the following days the library OF Dr. X. A. Witt
haus. Jr., which Is one Of unusual interest II
comprises q collection OF natural history, In
GLIDING the Emperor Maximilan's copy Of "Du-
mont aud D'Urvllc's Voyage dc pAstrolabe, "
nineteen volumes, with serics Of coored
plates OF shells, &C., and tho best works of Cuver,
Wood, Edwards Donovan, Michaux and Nuttal, Cur
It's, Swanson, Knorr, Stephens, Arassz, Jar
tratcd books, among them ''The Orleans Gal
lery," with original impressions of the plates;
FLORENCE Gailory.' "Ruskins Art Works.
Bartsch's " Peinteur Graveur, 'Amcrican Landscape
Gallery" proof plates on India paper "Blrch's
Heads" "Portraits by Houbraken;" complete set
of London Punch, from 1871 to 1874 thrty-four vol
umes; owen jones' s.Alhambra" and "Grammar OF Or
nament," Ottey's ''Florentinc School, "Holbcin's
Portraits, Henry Will wikie's . Oriental
sixty India proof plates and works on the Ceramic Art
by Jacquemart, Chafrers, Marryat and otherr. This
library is particularly strong standard histories in
GLIDING those OF MacauIay Hume, Gnbon, Theirs,
Robertson, Bancroft. Motley and Prescott MIR.
Wright one OF youngest aud best experts, has pro-
pared the catalogue with great care and embclisned
II with most comprehensive title page. The Messrs
Lcavitt have still another library TOR sale which Is
now being cataoguod
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
MOVES NEGOTIATIONS.
WHAT HE HAS TO SAY FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
CONFERENCE.-THE DECISION YET.

WHAT HE HAS TO SAY FOR HrMsELF-ANoTHER
CONFERENCE.-THE DECISION YET.
A HERALD reporter called on Mr.. Benjamin oyos at
his Park House ''prlson' In Newark yesterday, and
had an interview with him. In response to the inquiry
rs to what his side OF he said that he did
not propose to fight this thing the newspapers.
blu. in tho courts. II anything wrong had been done
1t was done in New York; and to Now York law and
not Now Jersey he was amonabc. He had como to New
Jersey under pledges and PROMISES and these had not
been fulfilled Coming the question OF the assets Of
the New Jersey Mutual he drew tho reporters atten
ton 10 printed misunderstanding kclscys report
TO the Now Jersey Legislature, bearing date OIL fcD
ruary 10, 1871 "Hcro,n said he, "tne secretary OF
State says the of the New Jersey Mutual arc In
round figures ST. 100000 In his sworn affidavit, new
cr,hecss, be charges me 10 enoct win having stolen
81 900 0O0 $500 900 worth than he reporto 10
the Legislature the entire assets amounted TO- HIS
affidavit was made subsequent to his report mo
and the State OF New York $lS0, 900. These
amounts nobody-he nor l-can touchi yet
that S2S9,000 Is part oil the million and
a halt he swcars l stole! Here, again. are premium
notes winch he puts down AZ 900, and which nc
also makes affidavit stole. In regard 10 that trife
have this TO say that never saw them never saw any
thing that contained them, never saw anybody that
had Them and knew no more about them than you do
Here next have $50, 900 item Of accrued Interest,
which he makes affidavit stole. Forasmuch as the
money isn't due yet therefore not paid, can't Tor the
lilo OF me, understand how can have stolen that sum-
Finally there Is matter OF $240,oOo ~ unpaid anu
deferred premiums. In case have seen or 90
/ know the name OF single man connected
Herewith and 1t Is worse than ridiculous TO charge
me with stealing In these particular premises There
s real estate and Office furniture In Newark-the latter
valued at O00 part OF which vas seized and carried
oil to satisfy crcdttor--al that, TOO nm charged
with stealing" Yesterday forenoon there was con
terence at the Park House, in which Receiver Parker
and his attorney participated No decision was
reached Mr.. Noyes' counsel spent yesterday IN New
a n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
STATIONARY ENGINEERS.

To rHH EDITOR HERALD
In your issue OF to-day giving account Of the charges
OF corruption &C., Al Poiice Headquarters mention 10
made OF the Brotherhood OF Stationary Engineers l
would respectfully state that the Brotherhood has
been formed bu, month, and has had no dealings
with any examining engineers or police cap.
tains or any persons whatsoever at Police
Headquarters we ask nothing from either party
The brotherhood 10 benevolent organization Its OBJ
jecls are elevate the character and standing Of
rineers and make them better fitted TO Nil their po
pccrs. Application has been made Tor charter, and
we propose TO stand fall trusting only to such sup
port from tho public MS s gwen TO sober, practical
mechanical engineers
WILLIAM O. GLOVES, Chief Engineer.
MARCH rs, 1871
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
BLACKwELL's ISLAND BRIDGE.

THE PLAN OF THE DELAWARE BRIDGE CON-
PANY ADOPTED BY THE DIRECTORS.
At meeting held yesterday Of the directors OF the
New York and Long Island Bridge Company the report
of the Board OF Consulting Engineers-vz, o. Cha
mute, Chief Engineer Of Erie Railway; General J. G.
Barnard and General q. A. Gilmoro-was submitted
ON which action was taken; In conformity with which
the following awards were made, viz:
The sum OF 81, 600 to the Delaware Bridge Company
OF which Mr. Charles Macdonald Is the President, Tor
the best design submitted and adopted.
The sum OF $500 was awarded as the second best
design to Clarke, Reeves Co., OF Philadelphia, and
the third, Of $3.50, was gwen to Flad Il Co., oil ST.
Louis, Mo-
The design submitted by the Delaware Bridge Com.
pany and adopted by tho directors Tor the proposed
bridge the East River ut the foot Of Seventy
seventh street. New York, and across Backwels
Island 10 the Long Island shore, consists OF two main
spans Of 1856 feet aud 620 feet respectively together
with vIaduct approaches on the New York and Long
Island SIDES.
Tho spans arc 10 be constructed on the compound
cantiIever principle, presenting novel and very at
tractive appearance They will be thoroughly rigid
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29

twelve and che O'Clock yesterday morning Thomas r.
Flynn, son OF Mrs. McCanrcy by former husband,
heard his mother scream 'Murder'' Two or three
times. He her apartments, burst open the door
found his mother lying In bed and his stepather
actually devouring her face He pulled him away, aud
terrible sight met his gaze The lower part OF his
mothers nose had bitten OIL also piece OF her
and portion Of her right thumb. Her face and body
covered with blood and she was almost tnsen.
sibie. Officer Nilson Of the Twenty.nnth precinct,
was called IN and arrested Daniel Mccanrey. McCarey
like entirely bereit OF reason when brought
the house. and the opinion OF the Poce ser.
70 mt was that he insane. From investigation u
was discovered that the prisoner had been drinking
Tor over two weeks. Mrs. McCafrey was taken 10 ST.
Luke's Hospital and her husband was arraigned be-
fore Judge Murray at Washington Place Police Court
Yesterday and committed await tho result OF her
Injuries.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-29
THE GUTENBERG On. j. TRAGEDY.

Joseph Stahl, aged twenty-slx. OF SchweiEfurth,
Bavaria, who met his death at Kohlcr & Kamcna's
brewery, Gutenberg, N j., last sunday, by having
petroleum poured him and then being set hro 10
by some unknown man, was buried yesterday. The
intermcnt took place IN the paupcrs ground nj me
Hobokcn Cemetery. Nobody excepting tho driver
OF tho dead wagon which carried the mar
to his last resting place. accompanied tho remains
Coroner Crane, OF Hobokeu ~ II reported, has OBJ.
tanned valuable information respecting the cause
OF Stahls ceath, and interesting developments arc
daily expected. Tho inquest Is TO DO continued At
Gutenberg TO- morrow evening