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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24

THE GERMAN IMMIGRANTS

ANNUAL REPORT or THE GERMAN EMIenAYT
SOCIETY
. The ninety third annual report OF the German
Emigrant Socioy Of the city OF New York. which was
issued yesterday and sent to the Legislature contains
a mass OF interesting information, IRON which we give
the following extracts
Tho society expended during tho year sl2 9s2 so
for charity, and 900 cases returned against
G,2l Cases aud sl2,o 3I 90 IN 1875. Tho society
received Tor charitable purposes III 1876 1906 So
So 200 from tho society and 1888 30 IRON the
city The number oil cases relieved increased from
S,4i0, with 50 0s ~, IN 1867 10 5000 cases, with
Sl2 0S2 49, In 1915 Tho SPECIAL fund for charitable
projection against professional bcggars received
$6SS SO and expended $S11 80. leaving balance from
tho total available amount OF 81 6l2 3S OF $735 rs $40
patients attended by the physician, Or. Sehmidt
40 we're cured, "a died aud % lett without
euro; 3s79 prescriptions were gwen and $5ss u paid
the The banking branch supplied $40 passage
tickets and Us from Europe; $40 drafts cashcd
SIG drafts and 2224 tnoncy orders were drawn by that
branch which ncttcd net profit OF 81, 700 tor the ben
eft OF the banking reserve FUND, which has
reached S27,J00 Tho receipts Tor the past year
500 593 Is, including balance OF 1900 ~ from 1875
IS 3a5 g3 from donations Including $I,3pJ from tho
Excise lund) $40 205 30 for dues s3,Tl IS from
est on investments The expenditures t20,-
95l %, nciuiug Sl3,OgJ 30 Tor charity, $5s5 ~ Tor
medicines and 80. 26g 93 for salaries nc. The prop
grants which arrived IN New YORK y. 035 Ger.
against % 5Jg IN 1875 40 3U2 1914, I0l
1873, l2SO30 in 1872, So 600 In 1871, IL $50 Ia 1870
l0l.51I 1852 I0+ 5l5 IN 1865 and lilo. 500 in 1861
making the total German emigration IN this port Tor
tho last ten years ,D3 b3O while the aggregate OF all
nntiona.ii cs was :, 0O6 sos.
The report closes win an appeal TO the German resi-
dents TO continue thor support OF the society.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
ICE YACHTING.

The present week has been very lively one for the
ice yachtsmen OF the Hudson, tho leo the river at
New Hamburg having been In excellent condition up
TO yesterday afternoon. on Monday, tho 10Th, be-
fore reported In the HgRALD tho non-active members
race OF the New Hamburg Ice Yacht Club for second
class yachts Chose carrying less than $50 square
OF canvass took place. Commodore Grinnells Ccntcn-
NAL yacht Whit winning. On Tuesday, the GOTH In
the forenoon, the non-activo members for third
class yachts or a m lie course, and was
by the Magic IN 2Gm 1js.
Later in tine day tue non-activc embcrs for
first class thosc carrying more than $50 square
feet canvass had a Twelve lie course the
Zero winning IN .5m. los
on Wednesday, the 2lst, the race Tor the 'kidd'
challenge pennant was called by Commodore Grinnc.
Seven FIRST class boats drew up IN line the largest tho
Flying Cloud, carrying go square feet Of
beng 81 feet In length IRON tip Of bowaprt end OF
boom The other yachts were the Bcrtic, Phantom,
Quicks,ep, Zero, Zigzog and Zephyr. After magniG.
cent race the latter won, making the twelve miles
course and crossing tho line the splendid time of
10 minutes from the start.
On the ed tho yachts Of tho second and third classes
In their turn, sailed Tor the pcnnan the Whit winning
IN ~ minutes. All the regular races OF tins club have
been sailed MS well as two fine scrub races. In this
club has boon more fortunate than the rival club
at Poughkecpsie which lar has only sailed one race
this winter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
OUR FLAG WAS THERE.

To EDITOR OF THE ilEgALD:-
which every lrshman should love. to correct my en-
tbusiast,c countryman, 81. W. p" whose excellent
letter you publish in to-day's paper. He is mistaken.
"The nag OF the orange and green" he POLITICALLY
calls H. the City Hall yesterday. II next
10 tho Union JACK OF "pcrldous Mbion,' wound round
the cord TO which 1t was attached, however, con-
fusedly that II was very hard to discover IT, SO "sma
blame, as we say, TO j. W. r. Tor his mistake. Per-
haps tho dear old nag was ashamed OF its company and
tried 10 hide itself. But your correspondent max cs
another slight error IN believing that Comm or
OF Jurors Tom Dunlap Is descendant OF the Dunlap
who irst printed the Declaration OF Independent CO.
Tom Dunlap himself boasts OF coming from Tyrone
among the bushes"a section which boass the best of
Irish rebels and whose county seat is the famous
town OF Dungannon, where stands tho Presbyterian
meeting house wherein the volunteers OF 1872 passed
their famous resolutions. PATMACDONNA.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
THE COMING CARNIVAL.

Itmghi have been assumed that the carnival project
had died Of nanition. Lutte or nothing had been
heard OF II of late, and people might have fairly
enough supposed that IL one OF those glitter.
ing schemes In which the popular fancy rcvclIcd
for time. bnt viii h soon consigned to
the limbo Of oblivion II was not so. howcbcr The
following formal application was made to police
some DAYS sincc-
To rus BnAnp or poticn:-
Tho undersigne hereby gives notice tha, tho industrial
carnival pageant. consisting Of about
wagons aud ay oa;s. with the object and purposc OF a
carnival intends on the 9Th dag of Apri,
through broadway 10 Fourteenth 10 Filth
rtysevcnth street to the Wndsor Hotel and
4. ". via fii, avenue -Four
and around rnion sruNe. Fourth avenue twenty
fourth etrget To Madison aNcnne 10 Gilnprc harden
qaircd. WILLIAM 81. MARTIN. Grand Marshal.
the response equally formal but u every re.
spcc satisfactory. II gave the necessary perm ssion
without ceremony only imposing those letter. of. the
obstruction o. public trailc The permit ~ sg ned by
Supcrinie ndcnt Willing, aud Is deemed of the
most important aids toward tho success 81 tho pageant
The managers OF the latter have doubt OF
bringing 1t to most successful issue, and this conf
deace Is fortified by the TACT that places tho process
SION become beautifully less they, therefore, suggest
carly application to Grand Marshal ST. Martin.
give tnc for detailed organization and perfect ar
rangcnient,
Numerous mercantile firms have already Indicated
Their intention OF taking part IN the Industrial process
sion.
OTHER IMPORTANT AIDS
The passenger agents OF the different lines Of
steamers railroads have undertaken TO forward tho
project so their influence extends and with this
view, committee OF transportation has been formed
Tue hartman OF this committee vs. authorized To make
arrangements tor reduced rates with all railroad and
steamboat lines coming 10 the CITY Tho committee
meets this evening" The general cnarge OF the carn.
termlncd 10 mako the 4th OF hpr memorable day In
tho annals OF New York festivities
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
CRUSHED AMIDSHIPS,

Loss OF THE SCHOONER NJ. Il. DowNER
The brig Mary f. Pencil, consigned 10 NJ W. Brett
Sons, No 43 south street, brought into port yesterday
the captain and crew of tho schooner N. 4. Downer
sunk of Cape Hatleras by collision with the brig Mari.
posa The particulars of the collision and
stated below given by the captain Of the
wrecked vessel, N. W. Thompson.
Tho NJ. E. Downer which l commanded, was
three masted fore and ait schooner She was owned by
firms in Boston and Thomaston, No Walker Dunn L.
Co and +. Z. Downcr. had an interest of S. 500 In
her myself Her registered tonnage was 1913 tons and
she carried crew oil eight men. including the captain.
This last trip was IRON Boston 10 savannah, with a
tho 14th Of this month. Nothing OF
any note happened 10 the voyage
tho heavy northwes,ery gale, winch blow It's hardest
last sunday morning Al two o'clock tho
morning OF The 10Th, we beng in latitude SO aeg 40
min. longitude "a deg II mln about thirty miles or
Cape Hatteras, as near as could judge run
into by brig, which ! aitorward found to DO tho
Mariposa
The night was clear and siarlt, and VIC had been
running for some time close hauled the starboard
tack Tho Mariposa was gong Tree, with the wind
well aft, and came straight on AT striking my vessel
nearly amdship, crushing IN her side and breaking
OF the Mariposa was snapped OIL In The
collision, and she swung OF and dritcd
sns .na falling With sss me
manned The pumps Immediately but the water gained
steadily upon u.s. and about twenty minutes alter tho
collision tho fore and masts went by tho board
also, ripping up the deck anu starting frcsh leak.
We soon after put OF IN eaky boat TO the Marposa,
and alter srn pull got on board Al daylight the brig
Mary Il. Pencil having como within haiins dis ancc
be called DOT to her captain to send boat take
wrecked crew aboard for bo was short Of provisions.
HIS own boat was lying unLJurcd high and
dry on deck, and Captain Eaton, OF the Mary Pcnnc
called back 10 HIM IN answer, asking why no did not
send hts own boat 10 his natural inquiry Captain
Milton OF tho Mariposa, gave answer at all; but
Captain Eaton nevertheless hove to- and lowered hts
boat TO como to us. Tho boat made Two trips
through the heavy sea, and carried all safely on
board the Mary h. Penncll
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
A STILL HUNT.

For several weeks past Deputy Collectors Bowden
and Donne, OF the First Internal Revenue Colicc-
ton district Brooklyn, have been the alert end
out the from which certain shipments OF wits.
key made In the EastOn District. Their Efforts
we're successfully balicd. however, until Thursday
last, when their vigilance was signally rewarded.
They observed two standing In trout Of buildng
the corner OF North Eleventh aud sixth streets,
which structure was used ostcnslbIy mandatory
OF dye siurs anu coors Tho men ran away and
the officials entered aud took possession OF the
mandatory, whore they found two iron Stills guam
tty OF nolasscs, mash other property aggrcgat-
inc IN value 900 The property has been turned
over to tue keeping OF United States Marshal Harlow.
John Halliday, who is alleged TO be the OF tho
still seized BY he revenue officers arrested yoe
crday afternoon and held In the sum Of ST. 500 TO
answer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
cn1cxHnINa HALL-MALcuus.

cantata, written by Mr. barley, wac presented at
Chickeripg Hall last night Tho audience was very
large and very enthusiastic. The subject OF tho
tata Is u we'll worn story Of the early days OF the
Christian era, when Roman pngans and cmpcrors wcrc
entirely devoted to tho extirpaion Of everything NAT
resembied Christianity Tho following is tAs story Of
the During the persecution or the Christians
by the Emperor Decus scven brethren Of Ephesus
took refuge In q cavern on the Celion Noun
tam. They followed by the Roman Le-
gionares, and while they slept tho mouth OF
TO perish mserably; hut, according TO an ancient e-
gend their sleep was miracalously prolonged for lS7
years AT this time Theodosius H. regned, Christian
Emperor under whose rulo the true religion pros
pcrcd AT this point the story OF the cantanta COM
away by the orders OF Antipaer Proconsul OF Epcsus
vine desires to transfer the relics OF the martyrs 10
the city. While the workmen are absent al MONDAY
the brethren awaken. Finding themselves IN need OF
food Malchus, tho youngest oil the seven Is
sent to Epncsus to purchase bread as they believe at
the peril OF his life The second part shows the Ephe-
sian army assembled in tho Forum, where Bishop
Martnus gives the consecrnted banners into the
Of the soldiers about 10 depart on campaign against
the heather. Maichus, arriving in tho midst OF
ceremony, - amazed to find the crosse elevated on
every temple which the day before las he ihnks)
devoted TO pagan worship His own strange garb and
appenra attract notice. and, mistaken for spy he
Is seized and dragged before Antipater for
with much occf, but, by the advice OF Bishop
Marnus, all consent TO repair to the cavern. In tho
third part the Blk brethren are ounu awaiting the re-
turn Of Machus, who comes at length. accompan led
by the Ephesians. The miracle is made manifest.
Antipatcr aud Martinus dosire tho return
with them to the city, but they ieel that death is
drawing near, and, one by one they expire. The
bodies placed tho cavern and the canata
ends with q chorus Of praise to the Almighty
tor His marvellous deeds. The cauata is
magnificent, the different musical numbers
arc conceived In the best VEN. There is q
great deal OF Mendclssohn and Handel introduced,
much of Instrumentation, but the gene.
raj effect is pleasing Handel has been utilized by Mr.
barley, anu Mendessohn has been we'll studied by The
composer. the effect Is no less successful.
Last evening chorus and orchestra worthy Of
the highest PRAISE Mr. r. s. Gilmore has brought tho
New York Choral Union into public notice, and now
the organization rivals the bygone days OF tho Har-
monte Society and the Mendessohn Union The soloists
last evening wore as Madame Carrie Brooks
(Gulagcr) soprano; Mrs L G. klott mczzo soprano
Mrs DR. Samuel Ayres, alto; SIR. William Castle,
tenor Mr. Adolph Sohs baritone, assisted by Mcssrs.
Eddy See, Mitchell and Gorham.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
AMUSEM ENTS.


MISS EMMA ABBOTT IN ITALIAN OPERA.
last night at the Academy OF Music welcomed Miss
Emma Abbott on her Arst appearance In opera IN
America. This young lady returns to her native coun
try crowned with laurcls worthiy In Europa
Tho love OF tho American people for music
is so impassionate that every voice ITO the
not only appreciate artists but give them 10 tho
world. Miss Abbott achieved q genuine succcsa Sho
applauded throughout tho opera and freq ucntiy
recalled. Flowers, Of course, given to her in
proiusion. The Grand Dukes Alexis and Constantine
present in OF the boxes and paid due honors
10 the republican prima donna.
The opinion We advanced OF Miss Abbott when she
hrst sung In Chckcring Hall rs justified by her pcro
IN ''rhe Daughter oi the Regiment" He voice ID
neither great nor strong, nor sympathetic; but has
briihancy, true tntonauon, hexibity, and has been
well trained. In such roles Maria II is
heard 70 it's best advantage. The familiar gay
music Of Donizstu Is like q gliding stream,
on which her sweet voice floats swau-ike
on the surface she should not sing LA Travata"
Tor musical as we'll as moral reasons Tho passionate
intense defamation OF Verdi would overweight her
power. We should much like 10 bear Miss Abbott IN
Zcrna, In ANNA. IL Martha or In such light operas
those Of Bale or Auber For tragic roles we con-
sidcr her 20 be NJ yet unified fer acting charm
ing aud in the burcsqus passages full OF humor she
sung the air, III dreamt that dwct In marble has''
In English, and followed II on her recall with ''Homc,
Sweet Home" Miss Abbott was VOL supported by the
company Tho buHo role Of Cartouchc excellcntly
rendered by Signor Fcrranti, and Sgnor Brgno sung
delightfully."-. Miss Abbott has good reason to be we'll
satisfied with her welcome IN New York, and we may
consider her already established acquisition "a
tho opera in the Uuited States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
THE EAGLE AND OPERA pourrE.

A very refined audience was present ut tho Eaglc
Theatre last evening witness the performance Of the
OPERA bouge "Grohe -Girona," by tho Aimee troupe.
This of Lecocqs best productions, and IT'S repre-
scntaon last night, taken altogether Of tho
most perfect renditions OF this opera In New
York. II Is claimed that Aimee has
more charming personal IN the dual role
than Nine. Geolroy, who created It here Aimee sang
with piquant effect those opening couples which have
already become POPULAR and proved herself
throughout in excellent voice. She Infused into the
character acceptlveness OF manner and charming
ndirete which arc so requisite to mako tho
pcrsonation pronounced aud delightful. Nine
Branciard irascble wifo OF the
Governor, but her native amiabil.ty disarmed
the pcrsonation OF unpleasant rcpugnant features
Mcssrs Dupan Raoult and Rcinc well received
IN parts which they have heretofore successfully
dertakrn at other theatres IA this city.
II should be stated that there more than usual
charm the performance last evening, owing TO the
manner IN which the opera put upon the stage.
Tho scenery Of the first act noticeable for It's beauty
and appropriateness. The costumes were brilliant.
The choruscs were well applaudcd During the second
the dist,ng uishcd imperial visitors from Russia
entered the theatre and occupied prosccnium box
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
THE GRAND DUKES.

When tho Grand Dukes Alexis and Constantine came
to this city from the flagship svctland of the imperial
squadron now lying Oft Norfolk 1t their IN ention
TO remain Tor about week 1t is, therefore, probable
that the imperial party will rejon tho feet Monday
or Tuesday OF next week, they have made no prep
aratons TO leave before. The entire squadron will
come 10 New York during the latter part vi March,
ana then their Highnesses may be willing TO accept
more public hospitality than they have during their
present VISIT
They spent yesterday as quietly usual, occupying
the day by strong about the city, and the evening by
visiting The Academy where Miss Emma Abbot made
her DEBUT to an American audience In opera. Their
Highncsscs were accompanied by Baron SchiIling and
Dr. Coudrlne. and lett box the Italian opera at
the end OF the first act They gave thor
ing the rest OF tho evening Nile Aimee IN .sGroHe.
Girona.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
BASEBALL NOTES.

The international Association at their recent mect-
ing settled the guarantee and gate fee questions In tho
following manncr:-A homo club is to give visiting
club halt Of the gate money but the shall
amount to s75 Tho deficiency Is to be raised and
paid by the hoIno club. Twenty-Five cents was fixed
Tor admission 10 see game between two clubs OF the
ASSOCIATION in playing the championship SERIES but II
any other occasion club shall deem II proper to
charge more or less they do
The Tecumseh Club, OF London, ontario, Canada,
have just completed their nine Tor the coming season,
winch Is as follows--Golds NTH. pitcher, Powers
catcher; Bradley !Bostons) hrst base aud change
pitcher: somcrvie second base Doschcr, ird base ;
kusdcli, short stop; Hornung, left field; Hunter,
centre ncld; Dinncn, right field
The Chelsea CLUB, of Brooklyn, will hold their first
animal ball ut Apollo Hall, Ftith street, corner South
Fourth. on Easter Monday night. April =, 1871.
Craver, OF last years Mutual nine, has been engaged
bv tho LOUSY lie Club.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
"BENEFITS FORGOT"

MIR. TwEEDs EXPERIENCE WITH FRIuNps OF
HIS SUCCESSFUL DAYS.
In Twccd's palmy days he was notably generous TO
his friends, and many wero those helped of DIN.
Guilty by his opportunc assistance. Tho sums thus
advanced would aggregate large amount and their
payment was never pressed. But those halcyon times
past, and the former beneficiary has stringent
OF all his Several OF those who eagerly
avalcd themselves OF his kindness have lately been
called upon TO lual their Obligations. few have done
80, but many moro have declared themselves mot y
the vcin" IL T. understood that Twecds counsel
INT John D. Townscnd will bring suit 10 these
friendly loans ungratc al borrowers aud somo inter.
cstihg OF Ring days may be developed il
their course
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL NOTES.

Mr.. Frank J. Hart, Treasurer OF the Eagle Theatre
will havo a benefit this evening, when the play Of
"Under False Colors' will be performed.
Mr.. Boucicault is having genuine fortnights ova-
ton at the Opera House, Pttsburg Every night the
jolly vagabond, Conn., cntcrtains immonso audiences
seats being engaged week in advance.
Mrs. Lander will soon appear at the Now Broadway
Theatre in the play Of "Roso Michel Mcssrs
Palmer, OF the Union Square Theatre and ]. Steele
Mackaye will organize a suitable company.
This evening special performance Will be given at
the Academy Of Music for the benefit OF the French
Benevolent Society. Thc programme is an attractive
one including II does the threo.act opera comique
"Les Dragons dc villars,' in which Mllc Aimee and
troupe will appear; musical ntorludc, and the one
act comedy, "Lc Marie dams du Cotton" The Grand
Duke Alexis has taken all Of the proscenum boxes for
himself and suite besides sonding 500 a donation
10 The funds OF tho socIety
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CONVENTION OF IRISH SOCIETIES.
ACTIVE PREPARATIONS FOR ST. PAT

ACTIVE PREPARATIONS FOR ST. PATRICK s
DAy-AN INSULT TO THE IRISH FLAG.
largely attended meeting OF the Irish societies of
the city and county Of New York was held even.
ing at Hiberna Hall, Prince street. hr. Thomas Ker-
rigan occupied tho chair and Mr.. Edward l.. Carey
secretary. Among the societies represented
the Holy lnnocents, ST, Patrick's Mu-
tuai Alliance, Emerald Benevolent Society,
ST. Vincent Ferrcr's Society. St Jamos Young Mems
Society. st Coumbas Society. the various Father
Mathew societies of the city and delegations from
forty divisions Of the Ancient Order OF Hlbernians
Alter the routine business OF the meeting Mr.. Edward
L. Carey that after consultation with the sec
retarcs of number the societies reprcscnlc at the
meeting he had determined 10 withdraw the resolu-
ton offered at the last meeting which questioned the
ACCESSIBILITY OF holding any parade this year on ST.
Parick's Day, on the ground that the financial cond
ton OF the various societies such that the money
jccts Of the societies Over thirty societies had al
ready engaged their music and number OF
inc and ia" had already sold tickets for them
He estimated that tho parade aud its attendant
meetings and celebrations would not cost less than
o750JO If only portion OF this money was put into
a common fund Tor the purpose OF building large hall
In three years the societies would own hall oil their
own and would not be dependent they at pres
ent upon the whms and caprccs Of landlords and such
building would he self sustaining Tho Convention APP
plauded Mr. Carey's determination to withdraw his
resolution.
committee of delegate from each society Of tho
city and county was appointed to lay out line of
marshal and his AIDS They instructed to report
at the next meeting and to make the line Of march
shorter Than II has been on previous years.
TIM FLAG.
Mr.. Gordon Langn read tho letter which appeared
in yesterdays BERALp signed ~. W. T., - complain.
ing that the Irish flag was not displayed at
tho CITY Hall Washington's Birthday.
Every other nationality was represent ed, the ono
which had done more Tor New York tnan all the rest
was utterly gnorct. He claimed that was u dclib.
crate insult TO their nationality, and moved that a
committee consisting OF the officers OF the Con vcntion
CHI tlh tga fta and
to blame In the matter Alter q short debate the
resolution was adopted, and the meeting adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-24
AN ERIE RAILWAY SUIT.

Mr. Hugh Jewctt, receiver Of tho Erie Railway
Company, says that the company has claim amount
ing to several hundred thousand dollars against the
hrm Of Bcrchonshnc Goldschmidt, III London, Eng
land, which bc has every to believe If prose-
cuted, will result iavoraby to the company. He has
pctoned the supreme Court Tor PERMISSION TO prose-
cute the suit through Mr. John Norris OF London. and
Tor lsayc nlo bond deposit OF $500 as security
Tor costs, the bond the money 70 DO sent either to
Mr. Morris or SIR Edward Watkins, Chairman Of The
English Bondboldcrs' COMMITTEE. Judge Donohuo
yesterday granted leave TO bring tho suit under the
conditions SGT forth IN Mr. Jcwctps petition