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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
A Calamity Averted.

A tenement house on East Twenty-third
street fell yesterday evening at seven
o'clock. It was o miserably old, unsafe,
condemned building, and the Building De-
partment hos been doing its best for some
time to compel its removal. The law is 80
jealous Of the rights of the owners of such
property that it is most difficult matter for
the department to force the immediate
removal Of an unsafe building. In
this case the owner Of the house is not yet
known, but he can be found through his
agent and should be held accountable for any
damage that may have been done by the fall
ing of the wretched den. The danger was dis
covered in a singular manner. A barkeeper
on the ground floor observed the hearth in
his back room sinking, and knowing the
unsafe condition Of the building ran out
and gave the alarm. The Police and Fire
departments were active and efficient in
rendering assistance, and owing to their
efforts no lives were lost. All the inmates
were got out before the crash came. But
if the building had taken it into its crazy
old head to stand four hours longer there
would have been another appalling calam-
ity to record.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
A Call Tor Protection.

The Treasury Department ut Washington
is in receipt of letter from the Collector OF
Customs for the county of Ell Paso. Texas,
dated May 49, which conveys the informa-
ton that on the previous day the city of
Ell Paso, Mexico, surrendered to the parti-
sans of Lerdo under an officer Of a Mexican
infantry regiment acting under the au-
thority and instructions of General Esco-
bedo. The principal officials of the place
were taken prisoners and are held by ESQ.,
bedo's troops Ell Paso is city situated in
the extreme northwestern corner of Mexico
on the Rio Grande, but the movement which
has placed that town in the hands of the
Lerdo faction is said, on this authority, to
extend throughout the State of chihuahua,
and to be only the commencement
Of a we'll matured plan of operations.
1t is also stated that large body of men is
about to assemble in Texas at that point,
ostensibly with the intention of mining in
Mexico, but really for revolutionary pur-
poses. This naturally gives rise to some APP
prehension of border troubles, especially
since the Mayor placed over the city of Ell
Paso by the Mexican commander is reported
to be hostile to the Americans and to have
expressed the determination to drive all
Americans out of the town. This story sounds
homogeneous, however, for it does not seem
likely that party of revolutionists who seize
a Mexican city just over the American bor-
der would be likely to make enemies of
those among whom they can alone seek
safety should their plans miscarry.
The letter gives the government one piece
of information which it should not overlook.
ssThe absence of troops here at the present
time, the writer says, sis greatly deplored."
Here we have revolutionary movements with
oil their accompanying dangers. and the
threatening of peaceful American citizens in
addition to the chronic Mexican raids along
the border, and still our people are left un-
protected It is about time that we made
some show Of being nation able and ready
to guard the lives and property Of our citi-
zens and the sacredness OF our soil. The
people of Texas have been left too long al
ready at the mercy Of the Mexican bandits.
The government has evinced disposition
to adopt more energetic policy, and it is
to be hoped that it will not stop half way in
the good work
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
Our Cable Garla md.

In our cable dispatches to-day will be
found q continuation Of the lofty inter-
change of courtesies between the two great
poets, Tennyson and Hugo, as well as q
graceful and touching tribute to the memory
of the late Fletcher Harper, from Mrs.
Craik, better known as Miss Muloch, and
famous in the world of letters as the
authoress of that admirable novel,
"John Halifax. Gentleman" There could
hardly be two more contrasted ex-
pressions Of the poetic sentiment. Every
word Of Tennyson's, as Of Hugo's, is
Of interest to the world, if not Of
absolute value, and we lay them before our
readers in conscientious discharge of our
duty as chroniclers of the latest and most
famous facts and thoughts. Perhaps the
common opinion may be that there is spice
Of ostentation in the published fraternity
Of the two poets that their exchange Of
high flown civilities, somewhat in the stilted
vein Of the mimic singers, has the air Of
the footlights and the sock and buskin
rather than the tone and touch of hearts
warmed by kindred emotions, but there can
be no doubt Of the genuine sentiment Of
the graceful and sympathetic lines on the
death that so lately bereaved one Of our
great houses
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
England and Russia.

Our despatch from st. Petersburg ex-
hibits that much irritation is felt in official
circles there at the attitude of England,
which cannot venture to openly sus-
tain the policy of the Ottoman gov
ernment yet morally supports that
government and embarrasses Russia by
its scarcely disguised hostility. From
Berlin also we hear that the i'll will of Eng
land toward Russia is regarded as likely to
gravely complicate the problems of Euro
pean politics before the summer is over. 1t
seems going great way for distinguished
men in Russia to say that they would pre-
fer England's open hostility to her present
attitude of hostility disguised as neu-
trality; but there is no doubt that in
all cases an acknowledged foe is easier to
deal with than one that does all the harm in
his power, yet is enabled to injure by that
appearance of impartiality which bellig-
erent could not maintain. That Turkey
would have made terms ere this bat for the
course of the British government, is, we be-
ieve, indisputable.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17

The HERALD special cable despatch from
London to-day gives graphic and brill
iantly colored sketch of the scenes at Ascot
on the Cup day and during the racing week
this year. The description carries us on to
the ground, and we, see before us on one
side of the track the grand stand, with its
magnificent pyramid of beauty and fashion,
and beyond it the betting booths, where one
can stake his money on his favorite horse,
and on the other side the sacred re-
served enclosure and the hundreds OF
handsome drags and carriages drawn
up in line six or seven deep,
each with its load of handsomely dressed
ladies to ornament its seats or root. Then
comes the green, smooth track itself be-
tween, with its rising hill, over which the
horses disappear soon after the start, and
on the crest Of which they are seen to rise
on the homestretch, while every eye is
strained to the utmost to catch the color OF
the leader. All these scenes including the
most interesting one Of all Ito Englishmen).
the lunch, are wildly described in our
special cable despatch, in which will also
be found, to the satisfaction of our lady
readers, sketches Of the toilets that adorned
beauty and royalty on the occasion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17

than the republicans now are in France !;
nor was there ever party with better reason
for such confidence. In proportion rs the
republicans have had the opportunity to
exhibit a wise moderation in the application
of theories III which the people have
faith the country has rallied to
their support, and opposing parties
have contributed to the growth of
this strength by their folly and bad temper.
Tried fairly by election, the country is repub-
lican. But this, it is to be apprehended, is
not case of trial between opposing princi-
pies. 1t is case of the Republic on one
side against official intrigue, man@uvre, in
timidation and the counting-in process on
the other side. All the sweeping changes in
the offices all over the country means reso-
Lutte preparation to carry the elections De-
spite this, however, the Republic may, and we
believe will, carry the country. We believe
that this election will demonstrate that
there is no party but the republican party
in France. If such result follows the
coup .dttat must come at last if the Mar
shall logically adheres to his advisers !;
but we believe that the deliberate judg-
ment of the country SO rendered will open
his eyes, and that he will choose safer coun-
sellors
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
A POLO PICTURE.

Nj. Bspham, whose picture Of Colonel Kane's
coach. the "Tally Ho" is wcll known In sporting aud
art circles, has just finished painting called "The
Polo Came" It is no small task to paint group OF
twelve men on horseback engaged in . game Of polo,
and Mr.. Bispham deserves praise Tor the admirable
manner in which he difficult subject. His
picture is picture and not simply group Of portraits
His ponies to be sure are not Of the Mexican breed,
but they look well canvas Tho scene Is the West.
chester Polo ground and the picture is spirited AMI full
OF action. Tho foreground is devoted TO tho players
whose bright colors very effective, the back
ground the club house, with Its groups Of interested
spectators The portraits all excellent lkcnesses
and one can readily recognize Mr.. Robbins, Mr..
Mott, Mr. Willie Douglas, Mr.. Rowland, Mr.. Herman
oelrichs, Mr. Harry Oelrichs Mr.. While Jay. Mr.. Fear
ing Mr.. Petcrs, M. Farman Rogers. the late Mr..
Frost Thorne, and others. Mr. B,spham will place his
picture in a conspicuous window Fifth avenue.
whore it will no doubt attract tho attention Of all
friends O pOlo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
Our London Cable Letter.

There is certainly wide variety in the
topics which come to US from London this
week. The great popularity which General
Grant enjoys will surely be pleasing to
Americans who watch his itinerary with in
terest, and his invitations from the Queen
of England and Emperor Of Germany
but serve to show the esteem with
which the nation he served, as we'll as
tho man himselfis regarded by the Great Pow
ors. The Irish-C Canadian pilgrims, who were
delayed SO long on their ocean voyage, had
the satisfaction Of hearing from the lips
of His Holiness the Pope how their
guardian angels helped them when
the City of Brussels was obliged to proceed
under sail. The picture of an angel,
stirring the air with the beating of his
wings is poetic, and we see how
the calamity made it possible, for
IN angel helping to turn a screw
or pulling in and out the pistons of o
marine engine would not be pretty figure.
But the Pope loves his faithful children, and
his words must not be taken too literally.
How the Irish home rulers are
in ferment over the obstructive"
policy of two of its parliamentary repre-
sentatives we learn from our Dublin CORE
spondent. Berlin sends rs O pleasant
item about Minister Washburne. All that
London can furnish Of musical. dramatic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
Mrs. Stewards GIT.

When the will of the late Mr. A. T. Stew
art was read it was understood that some
Of the plans uncompleted by him were to
be finished according to the judgment and
under the direction of his wife. who, moro
than any other person, was familiar with
his wishes. 1t is probable that one of the
cherished ideas of the celebrated merchant
will be carried out in the erection of the
Cathedral Of the Incarnation of the Profess
tant Episcopal diocese of Long Island. The
expense of this edifce will be seven hun
dred and fifty-six thousand dollars, and, with
the Chapter and the Bishops residence, the
total cost will not be less than one mill
ion and half of dollars. The corner
stone will be laid on the 28th inst,
and the ceremonies will be conducted by
Bishop Littlejohn, DR.. Hall, ex-Judge Hill
ton and others. This magnificent gift does
not end with the erection Of great church
building, for Mrs. Stewart will also endow
it with fund sufficient for its proper main
tenance for the future. 1t is not easy to
overestimate the generosity of the lady who
thus gives to religion so large part of her
private fortune, or the value of the church
to the Long Island diocese. When the
building is completed the body of Mr.. Stew
art is to be placed in q tomb beneath it's
roof, and the great merchant will then ap-
propriately rest in the city which he
founded and in the cathedral which his
wife dedicates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
New York in tho sum m or.

city which has for it's threshold one Of
the finest bays in the world, almost as beau
tiful as that Of Naples itself; which has on
Rhine of America, the rival Of the Rhine in
scenery, although happily without its
legends Of war; which has on the other side
an estuary that opens into the Sound, whose
shores are covered with villas and towns,
and whose blue waters reflect the
green. foliage Of q thousand islands !;
which has park Of unsurpassed loneliness
and accessible by many routes; which is
cooled every evening by the winds from the
sea, and which lies almost in the lap of the
ocean-such city should not be classed in
natural advantages with those inland
towns where in the summer the dog star
RACES upon plains and the people toll with
out relief. It is true that in the summer
there is no place for rest and relaxation like
the real country-mountains or lakes or sea-
side; yet for those who are obliged by bust
ness or want of money to forego the
luxury Of summer trip New York is one
Of the most delightful of American cities.
An hours ride in almost any direction will
take the citizen Of New York to the shades
Of cool forests, the shores of lakes or streams,
the heights Of mountains or the strands of
the ocean. In Central Park the pedestrian
can find pleasant paths, or the lover Of
quiet drive can pass through the Park
to the picturesque rural districts to
the north. Those who love the
water can make cheap and invigorating
trips up the Hudson to the Highlands or
West Point, to the charming places Of resort
upon the Sound, or may take o refreshing
dip in the surf at Coney Island, Long
Branch and dozens Of other bathing places.
The disciples of Izaak Walton can have all
the sport they desire, either with the
deep sea line or the slender rod, and may
chose between the trout and the bass. OF
city amusements there is no deficiency, for
we are sure Of summer gardens and popular
music, while the lighter dramatic entertain
ments give charm to the season. We have
no right to complain, therefore, Of the re-
sources Of the metropolis in the summer,
but should use them better than we do Few
cities are as we'll favored by nature as
this, and those who cannot get away from
the city in the summer should remember
that the country is almost at their doora
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Mr. Frank Glider the pianist will give concert at
Newark tomorrow night.
General b. f. Butler will lecture At the Academy OF
Music on Tuesday night Tor the henen Of ST. Ceciae
Church.
Tho Aquarium presents its usual array Of marine
attractions to which this week number OF curostes
are added
Miss Mamie L. Hart, who has returned rom her for
egn studios in to nor Cleveland homc is ap-
pear ut testimonial concert at the Opera House In
that city tomorrow evening.
'Smkc" will be brought out this week at the Grand
Opera House, with the original scenery and full OF
tho Union Square Theatre Company. The change OF
locality will not interrupt Its successful career.
"Evangene'' has dcg GIFTED thousands Of persons at
tho Fifth Avenue Theatre. and begins lis third week
with no signs OF dimnshcd popularity which may DO
attributed tho fact that it Is OF the lveliest bur-
Ie.qucs OF the season, besides being an enjoyable
musical entertainment
..Waves." at wallack's Theatre has been con-
donscd and therefore improved since Its FIRST produc
tiou and has drawn excellent houses during the week.
Miss Lettie Allen has strengthened her performance
aud the play passes or much better. Tho complete
ventilation Of this theatre loast Of It's merits
In summer weather.
The musical features OF tho metropolis during tho
week have boon tho concert At Gilmores Garden, in
which Rebcr, Galimbcru and Hamilton have con-
trbuted vocal excellence, Arbucklo solos on the
cornet, Miss Julia Rive nne Instrumentation on the
piano. and the band itself choice popular classical
selections from tho best composers special pro-
qramme Is announced for this evening.
Niblos Garden will be opened for the umner sea-
son tome evening" under the direction OF Mr. w.
j. Flcmming, vol known TO the Now York public
as ablc manager. The new spectacular
play, "Cross and Crescent" has an appropri-
alto title Tor the times, though deals
with ancient period OF tho struggles between the
Christian and Moslem. Tho scenery will be new. the
costumes brilliant, while in the company number
OF iavorite artists.
rho arst benefit Of Mr.. Maurice Grau, aud the fsre
we'll appearance OF Mlle Aimeo this season, mako nm
unusually Interesting event at tho Academy Of Music
on Monday night The whole French Opera Boune
Compan vel appear in brilliant programme, OF which
of the chief novelties will BIO the second act OF
"Mme. Angot," In which ladies and gentlemen will
change their roles Mr. Grau has done much for opera
boune in New York this season, and tho public, wa
hope, will this opportunity TO show Its apprccia-
tion OF his efforts to givo pleasant music IN al artistic
and 1rst class way.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Mr. Theodore N. Davis and vito, OF New YORK, reg
istered their arrival In London this week at the NEW
York HERALD Bureau.
Snow delayed tho war;
Orange VINE Is made In Florida
General Sickcs has sailed for Europa
Mr. William Aston Is route TO Europe.
Mr. Frank auckland has sailed for England.
Rev. Dr. Howard Crosby has gone to Europe
The Rev. Dr.. Hepworth has sailed for Europe.
Senator Hoar has gone to the White Mountains
The dollar Of the daddies would 60 further round
than ours
We arc willing to play the anvil chorus, II Joe Medl
will be the anvil
Many republicans feel good over the reception that
Grant Is getting.
The Buffalo Express says that every the Null.
lett Of mis- own trouble
The Slavophlls Of Russia mystical and conscr-
vativc ana impractical
Mary Clcmmer says she is not blue stocking What
nine does she belong to?
President Hayes has doorkeeper who can read cards
well upside down any other way.
man never believes in allopathy SO strongly as
just after having eaten green eooscberry pie.
A good many would have liked to DO Jim
sweeny, If il had only been Potter who died.
Chevalicr Ernest Tavcra, Secretary OF the Aus
trian Legation at Washington, is at tho Everett
In country dooryards the peony still proudly holds
its place the plumpest II not the farost Of all the
flowers
Bismarck says you make no calculations based
on man. But did he ever n woman trying to mako
up her mind in u dollar store9
In o district Of Northamptonshre, England school
board has decided 10 give glass OF beer each Of
the elder pupils who at tho end OF the day 10 at the
head OF his class.
In some OF tho villages near Now York the grog
shops seem to be doing thriving business; while on
the farms in their immediate vicinity the daisy crop
wears promising look.
Boston P0st:-"An Indiana man recently died and
was buried in Q colin that he had kept by him for
years and had slowed beans In but the camo that
when the beans were out tho man did die"
viscountess Cough recently wore dress OF deep
gray silk opening at the sides pink silk skirt
arranged In pyramids OF lounces; the bodice was cut
square, and had rcvers OF the gray slk pipsd with
pink
Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle:-"Old Thurlow Weed spsaks
OF the high bluas Of Mobile Bay We may be mis-
TAKEN but our recollection Of the locality IL that the
only bluffs thereabout are the mirages raised by .
game of draw poker.n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17

The WEATHER.-Thc disturbed condition Of
the atmosphere along the Atlantic coast ycstcr-
day was attended by frequent rains and gusts of
wind, which made the weather very disagree
able. The depression which extended over tho
lake region and the Ohio Valley has now moved
To the mouth of the st. Lawrence, but another,
of small area as yet, is central in Dakota, where
lipht rains and variable winds prevail. The
thermal changes in the Northeast have been very
varied. the isotherms in that section indicating
Alterations Of high and low temperature over q
comparatively small area, which will favor the
development Of local storms of considerable Sc
ve1.itv The weather the North Atlantic
coast PROMISES to be unfavorable during today
and possibly tomorrow. In the Southwest fire.
nuent rains have occurred, which, with
variable but high temperature Indicate the
probability Of sharp thunder storms in the Mis-
siusippi Valley. The evaporation from the Gulf
q now enormous and has marked influence on
the Southern weather conditions The pressure
i rising again Oh the Pacific coast, and this,
taLen in connection with the increase of tenn
nerature IN the Northwest, shows that the de-
preston recently on the coast is advancing
rapidly toward the Upper Missouri region. In
New York to-day the weather WI be warm
and partly cloudy or hazy, with ram ~ intervals,
and a thunder storm toward nsss'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17

SECRETARY SHERMAN was in doubt as to
whether he could lawfully issue silver subsidiary
coins to replace the fractional currency lost or
destroyed, and has been informed by the Attor-
ney General that it is his duty to do so. This
will be grain Of comfort to the silver men. The
amount reported by the Treasury officials lost or
destroyed on the 9th inst. was rs, OS3, 513 so.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was dull and speculation was comparatively
spiritess. The change in prices was irregular
and slight. Gold opened at 1O5 and closed ut
1O51s. Government stocks were higher and closed
strong, while railroad bonds were steady on
small business Money on call lent easily ut
LIZ per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17

The AFFECTION in which Senator Conkling is
held by his friends was shown by the farewell
they gave him yesterday on the occasion of his
departure for Europe. 1t will be seen from the
short parting speech the distinguished Senator
made that he is loyal and devoted as ever to
sx-President Grant, whose name was almost the
nst on his lips rs he left. Mr.. ConkliEg did not,
however, go as far as Simon Cameron, in
naming him for the Presidency in 1880.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17

For SOME DAYS PAST there have been vague
rumors in regard to the withdrawing Of the fast
trains 1t is intimated that the cars cannot long
stand rate Of speed higher than twenty-five or
thirty miles an hour. In view of the rnte of
speed in England and other countries this ex-
cuse is rather lame
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17

FOURTEEN PRISONERS are confined in the
Tombs awaiting trial for homicide. Justice is
provcrbaly slow-slower in New York than
in perhaps any other part Of the world. The
District Attorney should hurry mp these trials,
and not unnecessarily hold the innocent persons
who are retained MS witnesses
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
GU ADRUPLE SHEET
NEW YORK, SUNDAY, JUNE II. 1877.

From reports this morning the probabilities
urc that The heather in Nep York today mil be
rarn, and partly cloudy hay, aciM rain at IN
krrdls and thunder storm torard night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17

YAcHTING.-The Corinthian regatta of the Sea-
wanhaka Yacht Club, which was sailed yester
day, was exceedingly crcditabe to those who
participated in it, and, considering the unfavor-
able weather, as successful as could have been
exnected