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The New York herald., 1877-02-27
BOLD ROBBERY.

TRUNK WITH FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
WORTH OF SECURITIES cAGBIrD OFF,
Bosro> Feb. g. 1877.
Joseph Brigham, wealthy gentleman of this city,
was robbed to-day Of $4,000 notes. stocks and bonds
at his residence, No. 1,03s Washington street. Two
men called and inquired for him. and while engaged
him conversation IN the pnror the other slipped up
stairs INTO his and succeeded in possessing him.
self of small trank IN which the securities were, and
escaped from the house. Mr. Brigham had but lust
returned from tho vaults of tho Security Deposit Com
pany With trunk. and II Is supposed that lie was
seen and followed by tho robbers IL Is thought that
the thitves Will bo unable TO realize Their plumber
as steps at taken to stop the payment OF
the securities. On returning to his room Mr. Brigham
Mt once missed his property, but both men had dis
appeared.
Tho securities stolen from Joseph Brigham to-day.
with the exception OF mortgage note Tor 80, 600
found at nine O'Clock this evening lying the guo
OF entrance To his residence, wcre the pack
ngu had been thrown some time during tho evening.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
STATEN ISLANDERS IN ARMS.

Tho greatest excitement prevailed last night Mt
Staten Island, tho occasion being rumor that the
Terry companys pcr at Stapcton was 10 be destroyed
II will 90 remembered that In Oct obcr ls75 the agents
of The Vanderbilt lnc attempted TO destroy tho pier
OF tho opposition ferry but frustrated by the pco
plo OF tho island The tor destroying the pier
was to break up tho opposition line. The prctcxt
given Tor the attempt was that the per cxtcnaed be-
yond the legal iD,us The matter referred to tho
two weeks ago. Tue Pilot Commissioners resolved
that Tho pier should be taken down. Tho Staten
Islanders seem resolved that IL shall not
Fearing that aD attempt would DO made TO pull II
down last night they prepared for iorcbic resistance
FIFTY special oiIscrs sworn by the Deputy
sheriff TO watch ttc structure during the night Cap
tain Chambers, OF the ierryboat Middctown, who
attempted break down part OF the pier by butung
IL with tho bow OF his boat yesterday afternoon was
arrested on n warrant issued by Justice Garrett II
seems likely that there Will be trouble ahead II the
attempt TO destroy the pier should be made
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
WINTER CAMPAIGNING.

LIEUTENANT CUMMINGS DESTROYS HOSTILE
CAMP AND REpKIs NIGHT ATTACK.
DEADwooD, ID. r., Feb 26, 1877
courier who arrived from tho military camp forty
miles north OF this city to-day reports that Lieutenant
Cummings. with Company G, attacked a small Indian
camp on the 23d inst. The Indians fled through the
ravines leaving several ponies ana all their property
Lieutenant Cummings captured largo hord Of sheep
a small number Qf cattle, sixteen ponies and a quan-
.tity OF Indian robes and blankets After the
soldiers had gone into camp at night the Indians re-
turned and mado an attack which was promptly re-.
pulsed. One Indian killed. None OF the whites
woro Injured. Indian signal fires arc all d..
rections. The command Is moving southwnrd 10. lay
to meet supply Of ratons which has been sent from
here The other two companies, ordered from Camp
Robinson, have not yet arrived
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
OUR DUcAL VISITORS.

THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS VISITING THE SUE.
HOUSE, AND ADMIRIxo THE AMEmcAv
TEAMS RIFLES.
The Grand Duke Alexis made kind OF inspection
day out OF yesterday. Mr. Lloyd Aspnwall called Al
the Clarendon In the morning. by appointment ana
under his escort tho Grand Duke and Baron schiing
drove down broadway, ana to the sub-rrcasury. at
the corner OF Wall Pine streets. where the parry
was met by General nillhouse, and by MIN
shown through the building. All the prin.
cipal departments visited, including
the vaults. and at everything seen HIS
Highncss expressed little pleasure From the suo-
Treasury the party drove TO the Stock Exchange, and
entering tho Wall street door, ascended 10 the private
offices OF the President and Secretary OF tho Board.
to the Grand Duke aud the Baron, and atcrward Mr.
Russell and Mr. IL. q. Steboins showed Tho vsitore
about the Exchange.
RgcoGxizsp AT TIE STOCK EXCHANGE.
The Grand Duke desired TO witness the doings OF q
board IN session. aud no was escorted 10 the
sown on tie ,hronr Of brokers who
were assembled on tho huor, shouting away at each
other like .nud His Hgnness was soon ,xcd by
several memters. and the bulls and bears prepar.
ing set up howl of greeting, when The Grand luke
became aware that his presence had been noted and
prccpately fed from the scene, II being hts principal
desrc 10 be allowed 10 20 his ways as quietly AS pos.
sioc. Quite number OF tho brokers anticipated hts
stairs catch glimpse OF the imperial visitor
as he passed from the building
Mr. Asp,nwali next conducted tho Grand Duke to the
Custom House, and here, under The guidance oi Deputy
Collector LydcckerCoiiector Arthur being too unwe
10 attend 70 his du.iesis Highncss had explained 10
him tho ,n0ius ol,cr0Ddi OF business there.
during his VISIT TO these institutions Alexis made
many complimentary illusions 10 Iheir several man.
agcincnts The party also visited several gun manu-.
factories
INSPECTING ARMS
Al the ONCE of 4. Remington Sons they were
ghnWn hYe .l.llft 4 N In
barrollcu derringers repeating pistols, rcvovers mag
azino pistols, army and navy revolvers and pistols,
military rifles for iufantry and cavalry, breech.oactng
double parrccd shot guns and an endless variety OF
cartridges His HiRhncss was also shown some long
range rifles oil the style with which tho American Team
tho great international match last TALL, and In ms
examination o, these weapons the Grand Duke mani.
tested great interest
THEATRE.
In the evening Alexis and Constantine present
at the first performance IN this country or 0neubac's
new opera, LA Bousngere dcs Ecus, which took
place at the Eagle Theatre Nile. Aimee sustaining the
litle r6c
fhcy have deferred their departure from tho city
until tomorrow morning.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
MEXICO.

GENERAL DIAz ELECTED FREsIDFNr--AT-
TEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE ARCH
BISHOP OF MEXICO.
City MEXICO, Feb. Is,
Via HAVANA, Feb. 20, 1871
General Daz has been elected President aud lgnacio
Va!larte Chief Justice The trip Of General Dtaz TO
the northern States has been deferred, his presence
being necessary at the capital. lie intends issuing
manifesto calling liberals of all shades 10 support
him.
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION
man who requested interview with tho Arch
bishop OF the City Of Mexico, while conversng with
him drcw dagger and attempted TO assasslnate him.
The Archbishop defended himself and escaped unhurt
Tho arrested and handed tho criminal to
the police.
The Minister Of tho Treasury has established a
school In his Office for tho purpose OF teaching the
employees bookkeeping
Acting President Mendez will probably receive tho
appointment Of Governor OF Zuebla
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
PIERREPONT ON "INFLUENCE. &"

THE SCENE OBJECTED IN HERALD CABLE
LETTER TEN DAYS AGO.
From the London World, Feb. IA
Mr. Martin Chuzzcwit asked Colonel Diver sIs
smartncss American for forgerys' The gallant Colonel
and editor Of the Rowdy journal replied, ''wcl cx.
pcct IT'S American for a good many thugs that You
call by other names. But you can't hep your.
scvcs IN Europe. W. can reminded Of
this Interesting amt characteristic question aud
answer when l heard the other jay what
was said during interview between sornc
English merchants ana the United States Minister.
The former were ANXIOUS 10 know what chance they
had IN getting oil relating 10 an international enter
PRISE passed through Congress- With the candor oi
Co.oncl DIVER, the Minister replied that II would be
necessary To br,bc heavily in order to succeed Whvn
asked u he really mean, that bribery was concon,-
tant OF legislation IN the grcat Republic he corrected
himself, and said that II would bc essential 10
much 'rnfucDce" What newspaper ''enicrprisc' In
tie unued states means tho English pubnc afe aware.
cnccn
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
ERIE TROUBLES.

THE ENGLISH AND SCOTCH BoYpHoLpERs
REsTIvE--MoNEY WANTED
Erie Railroad matters were discussed yesterday In
certain quarters with considerable interest," as some
rather Unpleasant rumors wero alioat OF nature
Likely to upset the 'Amendcd scheme of Eccousiruo.
tion" and cause Immediate foreclosure and suhse.
quent wiping out OF the capital stock II appears
In 1865 agreement mado by the English
Scotch bondhoiicrs 10 defer application for the
payment OF interest the First Consolidated gold
bonds, ana 10 fund their coupons until September /,
1876 1t also agreed that IL the money forth.
coming at that tmo other parties should DO able to
come IN on payment OF $40 per share of common
s,ock On tho LIST OF September last Mr. Jcwctt gave
that he would be unable to meet tho interest,"
and asked Tor extension OF tnic which finally
granted, ana tho final dac fixed tor March l. 1877.
Tnis time is now almost Mt hand but the money not,
and tho icar IS entertained that The English and Scotch
holders are Inex0rabe. Notwithstanding tho tempting
oilers that have been made In tho reconstruction
scheme, as follows
The shareholders of the present to be readmi,
ted 10 shares Of equal amounts preference preference
aud ordinary io ordinary but represented hali by
a,viends at six cent onnnm payable in currency
and dependent on The net earnings Of the company each
5 IN gold per preference share and ST. IN god per ordinary
Tho lattcr date. however, has bccn changed to
March 81, 1877, as II Is understood tha; only some
5000 gold has been thus realized.
MONEY TO BE RAISED.
Tho important rumor that was exciting the opera
tors IN tho street yesterday afternoon tho tact that
Mr. Jewct had not ne money TO pay tho interest una
that no had prepared papers pctiionng the courts
give HIM power 10 raiso the necessary funds-sOme
$500, 900. This would, OF course, entail tho issue Of
additional securities and add another $lo 900 600
$l2, ,0OO, 900 to the present funded debt OF about
$l4O, 0JO,0C0 Tho tact also that received
from Europe yesterday saying that tho Scotch nd.
holders tired OF waiting AMI have sent
10 tho effect that II the interest 10 not forthcoming by
Tho Of would cer,ony be rather S
astrous, as II would probably entirely wpo out somo
$S5, 900. 900 OF preferred and common stock.
HERALD reporter called last evening at Mr. Jewett' =
residence on Lexington avenue TO ascertain from tho
gentleman himself tho truth uisy ofthc minors IN
question: but informed that Mr. Jewct had retired
Tor tho night and could not be tho subject
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsIrISGroS, Fob. I'll A. u.
Lntlicnkions

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE Op THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WAsIrisGroS, Fob. I'll A. u.
Indications.
For Tuesday, In the South Atlantic States, casierly
winds and warmer, clear partly cloudy weather.
with rising barometer.
For tho Gulf States, increasing northeast Winds rs-
ing barometer, stationary temperature and partly
cloudy weather
For Tennessee and the OHIO Valley, rising barometer
northeast Winds stationary or higher temperatures
and clear partly cloudy weather.
For tho lnko region, diminishing northwest to north
cast winds, rising, followed by falling barometer and
warmer cloudy or partly cloudy weather.
For the Middle and Eastern States rising barometer
cooler northcrly winds, backing warmer southwest
at tho southern stations. and partly cloudy or clear
weather
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val.
leys rising, followed by falling barometer norhcas,
TO southeast winds and warmer, partly cloudy
weather
Tho rivers viii continue stationary or fall
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
allow no more njudIcous western correspondents to
make them trouble.
WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
GENERAL
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90, 1877.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. 1877.
AMERICA KEEPS IT'S WEATHER EYE OPEN.
despatch received in this city from London, dated
February IL. says tho Treasury Committee OF the
British Parliament has submitted report meteoro
logical observations IN which II suggests the adoption
OF the American meteorological system. Tho report
sets forth the perfection of the Weather Bureau In tho
United States and admits that ahead OF all the
rest OF the world in the accuracy OF forecasts.
THE POSTMASTER OF CHICAGO.
The President to-day sent TO the Senate tho nomna-
ton OF Frank w. Palmer be Postmaster ut Chicago,
H. vice Macarthur. The appointment confirmed
during tho day by the Senate.
THE nINDKRPEsr IN ENGLAND.
circular letter has been addressed TO the Collectors
Of Ports by the Treasury Department announcing that
It Is understood from the public prints that the rndcr
pest has again broke out in England ard consequently
importations OF Deat cattle ana hides OF neat cattle
coming from that country are therefore prohibited
until further orders.
DISMISSAL OF CLERK OF THE TREASURY ADAMS.
Mr.. C. G. Adams, who appointed Clerk OF tho
Treasury under Secretary Brstow's administration,
and subsequently held prominent position in tho
Special Agents Bureau, dismissed Saturday
because alleged. he ninlcal to the Supervising
Special Agent account OF the attcr's defence oehe
President against tho ''Bristow compact
SECRETARY EoBEsoN AND THE NAVY APPRoPRI-
ATOMS.
Secretary Robcsou, in letter TO Senator Window,
Chairman OF tho Senate Committee Appropriations,
on the effects OF tho contemplated reduction Of tho
appropriation for the pay of United States oicors and
scamen, concludes follows:
ut Is proper that should also remind you that
largo number OF our officers and men now serving
abroad distant stations, IN accordance with the
policy OF our Government and the purposes tor
which navics established and maintained and that
unless a sufficient IS appropriated for their pay
they will only be Lett without their daily support
foreign ports but thc department will have
OF protecting the credit OF the by payments
OF The drafts drawn to meet thor expenses. and that
II Congress shOnld fail to makean adequate appropria
this purpose IL will DC the obvious duty OF the
Secretary Of the Navy, whoever he may then be. to
bring ships on foreign stations home at once.
THH wALLABoUT MARKET BILL.
The bill introduced by Representative Bliss, Of Now
York. known the Wallabout Market bill, which
passed tho Senate last week hns received tho signature
OF tho President and became a law to-day.
CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATIONS.
The President has approved the Consular and Diplo-
matte Appropriation bill
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
FREE LOVE CONVENTION.
DISGUSTING AND IMMORAL SPEECHES AND REso-
LUTIoSs BY sTRoNo-NIxDED woMYN AND
cnAcK-BRAINED MEN.
lBY TxLEoRAPH TO THE HERALD

LurIoSs BY sTRoNG-xIxDED woMrx AND
cnAcK-BRAINED MEN.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
Bosrox. Feb. 20, 1877.
Ono Of the most remarkable and csgracefui convcn-
tions ever permitted In American city. extending
through period of two days. concluded in this
city this evening under the guardianship and protec
ton OF detachment OF police ofcers. II was what
termed the Annual Convention OF tho New England Free
Lovers, and attended by professors and followers
OF tho doctrine from all sections OF the coun-
try Tho principal speakers OF the various
sions were Rev. Moses Hull, +. H. Haywood and wife,
OF Princeton, Mass. Mrs. Rachel Campbell, OF Man
chester, N. H., and Miss Ma,,ic Sawyer, OF Boston.
The audiences ut tho several meetings were mainly
compc scd long haired and short haired women
but yet there liberal sprinkling OF members OF
both sexes whose appearances Indicated that they
upper circles Of society the utierances OF the
speakers, as well us ths doctrines warmly and
thus asticalIy advocated were IN their character
ixDECsxr AND nIpkors.
Anticipating an evening entertainment peculiarly nc-
cepable TO their tastes, large gang oI roushs as
scnOIci The hall this evening" and INDUCED tho
vilest interruptions while the speeches IN prog
rcss- Az lcngth detachment OF police was OBJ
tanned and thus, unccr the protection Of he minions
o the law. the meeting was continued until between
ten and eleven O'Clock. Tho speeches. as well AS tho
resolutions adopted will hardly bear publishing but It
may bc sad oil them, IN brcf that they advocated tho
LIBERAL FRKEnox u LOVE AFFAIRS
and declared cmphatcaly against the justice OF
laws publishing adultery. fornlciiion and gamy.
petition asking tho massachusetts Legislature TO re-
peal the laws making such acts crime was literally
signed, ana tomorrow VIII DO presented IN the
House Ci Representatives.
RAPID GHowTH FRKE LOVE.
Mr.. Haywood, IN conversation with the HERALD cor
respondent, declared that believers aud followers of
the Tree love doctrine rapidly multiplying all over
the country, and added that this New England
ton Is tho nucleus OF national organization n soon to
bc formed, with headquarters III New York.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
FROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, Feb 90, 1877
RIVAL, CLAIMANTS FOR THE NOMINATION OF
GOVERNOR HAYES TO THE PRESIDENCY
LITTLE F1UrTER IN WASHINGTON ON THE
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE HERALD THAT POST
MASTER FIILEY, OF ST. LOUIS, IS TO BE
POSTMASTER GENERAL.
The HERALp's SPECIAL despatch from Chicago to-day,
reporting THAI Postmaster Fey, Of ST. LOUIS is to be
Postmaster General, the score that hc led tho Mis-
souri, delegation NJ Cincinnati to bolt from Morton to
Hayes, and thus nopnatcd the latter mas created
siderable excitement in political circles. where there
arc numerous claimants Tor the honor OF having
mated Hayes. Postmaster General Tyner's friends
have always boasted that Jim Tyncr was
The man, and they feel great contempt
Tor Mr.. Fillcy. secretary Don C,mcrons
friends vchcmcniy insist that he the Blucbcr Of
the Cincinnati Convention, who. routed Blame and
Morton and nominated Hayes, amt they profess con-
tempt both for FIey aud Tynor as the most brazcn
prctcndcrs Senator Dorsey's friends claim that the
Hayes result was duo to his political sk and turn up
their noses at FlIey, Tyncr and Cameron. Old Mr..
Howard, OF Michigan, has friends who think II u
piece OF impudencc lor either Fillcy, Tynor,
Cameron Dorsey 10 set Nm borrs claims
when old Mr. Howard as they saw Is known to all the
world and tue rest OF mankind be tho real genuine
original jacobs who nominated Hayes Finally there
are people who assert that f the man who really nom
mated Hayes Is TO he Postmaster General his name Will
have 10 be Thomas Murphy
The HERALD Is sharply criticised by republican pol-
ticans Tor allowing rash Chicago CORES puudcnt 10
throw such piece Of dynamite into n poltIcal camp
Mr. FHloys claims aro generally dcr,ded except by n
Tow ot his trends, and tho people who aro nxlur
thanSs aAd pushing claims hcpa that the HsaAIp wi
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
AN HONEST PHYSICIAN.


soictous for the welfare "f his patrons would have them
obtain all knowled they respecting
and tho diseases a. which they Incident fully
how much easier his task OF treating patients k when the
well informed In those pertaining
disease. Good nursing plays such important part 10
efccting aud N little understood by the
that hundreds OF the bes' have aided In the
cuIaon OF fHr PEOPLES MEDICAL ADvfsKR' TO dissent.
It's admirable teachings the Of tho sick
do sensible people appreciate this popular work loss because
It's author ducs advise attempt, all
circumstances 10 he his physicsn Tho SALE
its FIRST publication lot nearly 00OO copies Of ths
work. only to create Increased demand for t.
before has u sold rapidly Of late has beca
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and core plates elegantly bosnd cloth and gilt and viii
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The New York herald., 1877-02-27
FIRE ON BROADWAY.

About nine O'Clock A. NJ. yesterday 6re broke out
on the fourth Hoor OF the i've story brown build.
ings Nos. 455 and AL broadway occupied By J. Maid.
hon, importer OF fringe aud trimmings whose loss
about $1,000 TIE first floor occupied by Ira
Beard, importer Of millinery goods. whose loss
$500, chiefly by water L. /. Trencau Co. occupied
the second oor and sustained loss on cloth goods Of
which they importers. OF about s., ,O00 Tho build.
Ing owned by W. 4. Lloyd Co, of No. ST. Broadway,
sustained damage amounting 10 about $1,000. Tho
OF the nrc anu the amount Of hold BY
the var ious occupants was not ascertaned.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
M'ARTHUR'S DEFALCATION.
PARTICULARS OF THE CHICAGO posTMAsrEn's
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES GOVERNMENT MONEY
SUNK IN USpnorIrADLE IRON MANurAc-
TUBING.

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SUNK IN USPHorITADLE IRON MANurAc-
TURING.
CHICAGO, Feb 20, 1877.
Tho failure and dcfaication OF Post smastcr John Nc
Arthur is tho subject OF much comment and uni.
versar regret Mr.. Macarthur mad a high business
and social standing in tho community. and has hitherto
been considered one OF the stancncst and most re-
liable OF Chcogo's citizens. He 1rst became involved
the amount OF about $4,000 by tho failure OF tho
Cook County National Bank two years ago, though
the government assumed half the responsibility which
amount, II was supposed, would DO covered
by tho assets Of tho bank. Mr. Macarthur
has never been ablo 10 replace the sum;
besides this he became involved 10 the unsuccessful
operations OF his largo iron foundry on the north sdc
and used the money from the Post Office Department
to tide matters until loan could be negotiated
from Scotch capitalists. He expected also 10 be
ablcd TO dispose fnvorably OF some portion Of his
foundry property, but all his schemes Tor replacing
the money he unsuccessful, AMI consequently lcd
day afternoon. The matter was kept profound
secret until yesterday evening. HIS pcttion shows
liabilities OF about $l6T.O00 and assets wnich
claimed to bc worth $200,C00 or The
debts $50 900 nro to the United states government
and 81 800 10 the Illinois soldiers Home. Oi which
Macarthur Is treasurer The secured debts sI3, 600
The consists chiefly oi the iron foundry pro-
ycrty. IL is believed that the government will lose
nothing, being amply secured by the bonds
The appointment OF Mr. Palmer ms McArthur's sue
ocssor gives general satisfaction hero.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
TO BE HANGED.

I.ITrLx Rock. Ark, Feb. &c, 1877.
Three men, two negroes and ono Arrapahoo Indian,
we're this morning sentenced to be hanged at Fort
Smith tho 9th of April, for murders committed in
tho Indian Territory. Ono OF the negroes whilo
tence De,ng passed, attempted to escape by jump
ing upon tho Judges stand and cndcavorng to reach
window IN the rear; but he was soon overpowered by
the deputy marshas Four men had to hold him
whilo mis- sentence was being read
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
FRIGHTFUL FALL.

rwo MEN KILLED AND -FOUR SERIOUSLY IN
JUBED.
BETHLEHEM, "a, Feb. &c, 1877.
At seven O'Clock this morning scafoldihg in blast
furnace Of tho Bethlehem Iron Company's works, on
which men were at work, gavo way; six OF the
men fell tho bottom, distance OF seventy feet,
two Of them, Charles Mayer, OF Ritcrsvile,
Pa, and Henry Kichne. OF Bethlehem, being
instantly Killed aud the other four scriously injured
Two Of them VIII prsb baby die Tho seventh man
saved hrs lie by jumping from the scanolding tho
top the WALL He also badly injured by tho fall.
ing timber
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
DEATH FROM OPIUM.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NEWPORT, II. l., Feb. 26, 1877.
Charles F. Mauran, of this city, was found dead
tonight in his room. Cause, supposed overdose OF
opium. Mr. Mauran was young man OF much
promise, but had Of late been addicted to drink. He
belonged OF the most arstocrutc families this
State. A Coroner's inquest will be held
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
REDUCTION OF CANAL TOLLS.

BUFFALO. N. Y, Feb &C. 1877.
committee OF twelve members of the Board of
Trade have been appointed to represent tho Board OF
Trade and citizens generally bcioro the JOINT
teo Of the Canal Board, Senate and Assembly. at
Albany, Wednesday, March l. TO consider further
reduction Of canal tolls