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The New York herald., 1877-04-28
OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS

ANTWERP. April a7-Arrived, steamer vaderlsnd tBeg).
Nichols. Philadelphia.
Sailed 2eth. ship orpheus Ger. Michael, New York.
BRISTOL, April 27-Arriysd. bark Curlew (Br) Griffith.
New York.
BELFAST April 25Arved. BARK Prindsesse Louise Nor)
Kramer. Baltimore.
BAacsLosA April 23-Arrived brig Ventura (Sp) Giber-
nau. Savannah; 26th bark Prosperidad sp, Nora New
Orleans.
coRx, April 2e-sa,led. bark Idea G dtaD, Gallo. New
York.
CALAIS. April 70 Arrived brig Tarts tNoD. Knudsen.
Pascagouia.
DUsKIRK, April 2e-Arrived bark Energia UtsD, Ger
veto, New Orleans.
GIBRALrAR. April l4Saiied. barks Kjoge DAM Mengel
(rom MessIna,. Philadelphia; Mentor (Nor Olsen from
dol, New York; Goth. Anapo Gta. Anatra rom Palermo
Philadelphia.
HULL April 27-Arrived, barks Franklin (Nor) BERT
ness. Wilmington, NC; Anso (RnO, Schroeder. Bull River.
sc.
(from Rotterdam), Baltimore; vttora Canestro Qta,
Valermo, Philadelphia.
Kiso's LYNN April 2e-Arrived brig Ahto tRus), wirp
Baltimore.
KERrcn April 7-Avrived, brig Gentore Figli QtaD.
Frengs, New York.
LIVERPOOL April 26-Arrved barks Hovdng tNor), jan
sen City Point; 9th, Edwin Lizzie tNo Thorsen, Fer
nandna.
Sailed 27th ship City York (Br. Aud, San Francisco
bark Pontlda dtaD, United States.
New Orleans.
Sailed 9th, bark Chiara tItaD, Cauevaro New York.
MoviLLE April 27 Arrived. steamer Hibernan tBr).
Archer, Baltimore for Liverpool
MARsEILLEs. April 27-Arrived brig Samuel Muir (Br)
Hick. Laguna.
NswRY April 25-Arived. barks Baesrno (ItaD. Lago-
mnssinow, New York; William Owen (Br), Brown Balti
more.
QUEESsrows. April 27-Arrved, bark Laboramus (Br) !,
Adair. Satilla tor Dundaik.
Sailed 27th PM, steamer Britannia (Br), Thompson
(irom LiverpooD New York.
SciLLY, April 26-OR. brig Sweeny Colo, from New
York for Havre.
SANrANpER April 23-Arrived. brig Maria y Joaquna
(Sp), Gonzales, Savannah.
SINGAPORE April 26Sailed, ship Edith, Manson (from
Manilal. New York.
In port April "a bark Edward Kiddcr Peterson for Ma
nia, to load for New York.
TARRAcoYA. April 20-Saod bark Ruggiero UtsD. Rug
gero New York.
Arrived at n United Kingdom port April %. bark Nydia
(Br), Brady, Beaufort, SC.
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
CONTRABAND TRAFFIC.

Officers OF the Custom House seized yesterday on
board the French steamer Labrador 1,7oo cigars,
which wero taken to the Seizure room. The owners
OF the German lines Of steamers have adopted plan
to break up the Smuggling trade. OF late large guam
titles Of liquor In bottles had been brought 10 this
country by crews OF vessels who supplied the deolers
the front with their Stock On being taken into
the service OF the steamships each is required
to furnish bond, which provides, in the event Of ms
being caught smuggling anything. penalty OF ten
times the value OF the articles The Surveyor Is also
taking active measures 10 dismiss the customs officers
charge Of vessels who neglect 10 report or fail 10
detect such smuggling. This will teach night nspec
be their guard mostly all the contraband
stuff s taken from vessels between sunset and SUNRISE
The New York herald., 1877-04-28

DAY OF THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER-PRoc-
LAMATIoN OF GOVERNOR NICHOLAS.

DAY OF THANKsGIvINo AND PRAyER-PRoc-
LAMATIoN OF GOVERNOR NICHOLAS.
New ORLEANS, April q, 1871
Tho following will be issued to-m morrow
Whereas the political troubles which have weighed
upon the people OF the state Of Louisiana Tor past
years have, under the mercul dispensaton OF the
providence OF Cod been brought 10 n happy end; and
whereas Il Ii meet that at the hour OF their deliver
and union the people should return thanks for
dangers passed and seek strength 10 fulfil the promises
ncd out by tho dawning q an auspicious uture nere
fore l. Francis T. Nichols, Governor OF the state oi
louisiana do issue this my proclamation hxing Thurs-
oay, the 10th day OF May, az q day OF thanks
giving and prayer, and do invite all the
good people Of this state on said day to
abstain from several avocations and 10 resort to
their wontcd places Of public worship. there 10 oier
up their hearts IN thanksgiving 10 that divine ana
mercful Providence who has vouchsafed 70 gude tnem
haven OF peace and union, and 10 ask at HIS hands
for the future the blessings OF HIS divine guidance SO
that ali tho people OF the State, forgetting past disscn-
sons and bitterness, may unite In fulhlment OF
common and happy destiny.
CELEBRATING THE DELIvEIANcE IN LouIsvILLT.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 81, 1877.
The citizens OF Louisville to-day determined to cele-
brate the termination OF Louisana's troubles next
Tuesday by general illumination.
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
AN OFFAL SENTENCE.

John Kelly captain of the tugboat William h.
Cheney and who was lately convicted of violation Of
the statute In towing laden with oa and street
sweepngs down the bay and dumping the cargo at ebo
tide, sentenced 10 the Kings County Court Of ses
sions yesterday to six months imprisonment in the
Penitentiary AS this s test case II will be taken
before the Court of Appeals The sentence Is the
lowest that the could impose under the law, and
the prisoner admitted TO bail in the sum OF S5O0
pending the final decision IN bis case Shore Commis
soner Ferguson determined TO enforce the law and
far lies in his power to keep tho shores OF Long
Island free from the nuisance OF floating dead animals
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
MAGIC AND MUSIC AT HELLER's THEATRE


Mr. Heller began his exhibitions OF legerdemain,
music and magic in September, yet there no do
crease their popularity, and last night the theatre
was crowded, usual Tho explanation is easy. Not
only IS Mr. Heller one OF tho best prestidi igitatcurs
bus his repertoire Is remarkable tor extent and
variety. lie constantly changes hts bill and
invents new wonders. Another element of success
is his w.t. Tor instead Of the drcary succession of tricks
TO which German and French magIcans have accus-
toned the public he gives dialogue with his audience,
tull OF drollery and good nature. Ho has the art Of
laughing ut his art. and his explanations OF his
strange feats almost as surprising as tho
mysteries themselves. Every miracle Is comedy
in which the spectators are the actors ana they enjoy
heartily the delusons OF which they the Victims
There Is no pretenco about MT Heller. He cheer1uily
explains his deccptions but who shall explain
his explanations Last evening he Kept the
house in inccssant laughter. and par
OF u young gentleman from the country, who
had heard fausl Tor Inc nrst time, ana who insisted
on whisting .Parlato d'amor," and OF half dozen
oiher young men who accompanied him with the
chorus, ave won't go home Till morning." Tho
confusion Of these airs, as played by Mr. Heller, was
irresistibly funny, aud yet was not unmusicai Sec
oni sight was disclosed by Miss Heller with entire
success and the most tr fling article offered Tor
tai inspection faithfully described Dy the lady
An excellent but inexplcable burlesque Of the
spiritual cabinet was the concluding performance
and ghostly hands mado to sautatlons from
behind mysterious drapercs, ana Miss Heller
ishcd reappearcd IN an isolated box Ia tho most
unaccoun table way. These delightful entertainments
will close on May 81 and IA tho meanwhile
line from stanza which was advertised in the
HERALD maLy years ago. Unless our memory is In
correct, II ran thus
Shakespeare wrote WELL
But Dickens wrote Weller;
Some ma gicians are
But the greatest is Heller.
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
OBITUARY.

MRS. R. l. KENNEDY
The death is announced OF Mrs. Robert Lenox Ken
nady, at Charleston, s. c., on Thursday. The maiden
name OF Mrs. Kennedy was Louisa Vapuxem. During
her welded life she was closely connected with great
number OF charities and her loss will be greatly felt
by tho many persons upon whom she conferred
benefits
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
MAY MOVING CARRIAGE CHARGES.

II Will be important Tor persons contemplating a
change OF residence on the LIST OF May TO study The
amounts which cartmen are allowed 10 charge for
moving furniture on that day under ordinance OF the
Common Council Mayors Marshal Kelly has charge
OF the enforcement OF these laws. The following are
the hsures:-For removing household furniture one
mic, y3c per load; Tor loading and unloading same,
g3c for each additional mile onethrd OF the charge
Tor removing may be added. The total charges Tor
one mile is 81 SO; two miles, 81 II; three miles,
So As. tour miles, }2 TO- Express wagons do not
under the operatious OF this ordinance.
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
THE THROUP FANTASTICS.

Montgomery TLroop, Jr, son Of Ex-Governor Throop,
who endcavored to horscwhip Edward r. Price the
lsth INST and was lined S25 by Recorder Hackcu, in
General Sessions on Thursday, was al the Ffty-sev
cnth Street Court yesterday II ls not certainly
known what he doing there, but II was rumorcd
he secured u warran, IRON Judge Bixby Tor the
OF Price, charge that thu latter sent him verbal
challenge Mr. John McKeop, the clerk oil the court,
refused TO give any dcnto Information on the subject
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY, APRIL e. 877-TRIPLE SHEET

Heard from of River Plata Feb "a. ship Eliza Adams.
Cornell. NIB. 24O bbls oil all told -
letter from on board Pioneer Trip. Of NIB. re-
her Ascension In March, having taken I'D bbis sp
oil this scason
letter from Capt Flanders Of bark Sea Ranger reports
her ST Helena March % ARRIVED 18th, with 300 bbls
~ oil 700 do VIII oil and 6o0o bone this season Reports
heard op date bark Ocean Holmes, NIB. 2o bbs oil
this season. The Sea Ranger bound TO the coast o africa
sperm whaling this season.
letter from Capt Tton Of bark Tropc Bird. OF NIB,
ports her on st Helena March ~ having las bbls
oil since leaving Faya.
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
THE CONTESTED sURRoGATEsHIP.

Tho trial oi the suit brought by Abram H. Daley
against Walter Livingston. Surrogate OF Kings county,
to ous the latter from office, resumed before Judge
Gilbert yesterday. The result OF the days investigation
may be gain OF vote for Livingston leaving
him majority OF forty-nine over the plaintiM About
ono hundred and thirty EIGHT districts have yet 10 be
gone through The trial will probably extend over
several weeks
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
MURDER TRIAL.

BosToS, Mass. April 27. 1871
Cotfried zciser will be arra,gned to-day for the
ourder Of samuel Kuhl. at the Roxbury dye house,
Sunday night Tho investigation points to deliberate
murder he having snticed the deceased TO the scene
Of the tragedy the object hcng robbery, as kuh had
large sum OF money and intended soon TO sail ior
Europe. Zeiger's statement that he killed MIN ia
during an alteration is discreditcd be-
Ing Inconsistent with all circumstances Of tho case
The New York herald., 1877-04-28

NEMESIS WITH A KNIFE.

Peter s. stappcrs aud wie, OF No. 2o7 West Nine
tecnth street, had been out to friends and
turning home last night when they met opposite
No 211 Nineteenth street by "a woman named Ella
Randall, alias Earl, accompanied by little boy. Ella
stabbed Mr. Stappers IN tho right arm, intending no
doubt TO Kill ann. She arrested and taken to the
sixteenth precinct where she charged Stappers with
being tho father Of her child.
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
STRICKEN IN THE STREET.

FRANK Beckler age and residence unknown, was
taken sick Broadway yesterday afternoon at half
past one O'Clock Immediate attention was given him,
and within fifteen minutes he taken 10 the Cham
bers Street Hospital. He rallied, and ded at
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

The grand recital Of the Philharmonic Society was
attended yesterday afternoon by crowded audience,
and the patience with which tho people kept their Seats
indifferent the approach Of the dinner hour, was
noble tribute 10 the 0t classical music. The
event OF the recital the final chorus III Beetho-
yen's .Nintn symphony" which gwen with excel.
lent effect by the members OF society This
ing the closing Philharmonic concert OF the
Will DC given, and we can promise those who attend u
very de.ig ghtful evenings entertainment
The New York herald., 1877-04-28

Merchants, shipping and shpm asers informed
that by elcgraphing the HERALD London Bureau ad
dressing Bennett No 90 Fleet street, London or to the
Paris Office addressing "Bennett. 81 Avenue de rOpera
Paris the arrivals at and departures from European and
Eastern ports Of American and ell foreign vessels trading
with the United states the same will csbed to this
country free of charge.
Captains arriving and sailln, from French and Med
ports will find Paris Office The econom
cal and expeditions for telegraphing news
The New York herald., 1877-04-28

DAYS with coffee and hides to Maitland Phelps; vessel to
schr Right Away to New Havsn,. Crossey Bsracos u
days with frui, to dsmsz rearsa ye..s % wsn snd
heavy head sea- - :,
DAYS with lumber order vessel to II smith Isbound
"a; ssST Fsf.s ps.s sssss sssss A4sssnS Vi4sns
sehr W ii Kuian. woolsy. virginia
schr Armenia, Gale. Georgetown. DC.
schr Mary Ireland Carson. Georgetown. Dc Tor Hnd'
sehr John rian Foster Baltimore April via law WI, u
repair radaer. having been ashore At Lcwss. Del.
PASSED THROUGH HE'LL GATE
BOUND SOUTH.
steamer City OF Fitchburs Springer New Bedford for
schr : X Lane. Fowler. Yarmouth for New York.
sssI sssr Rs.' P%s rsssss;SS S.y & ys'f
schr Charles Heath. gandy. M.shis. ior New York
seRr English ssesr Nss ssdrS New York
schr 0on..ita!iOn, yopnr New bedford for New yorx
seSi julia hstsr Baker New gsais.dlsI ~. yott
ssSr sSr IaS Thompson % aii New ssa!sra
sehr = Waterman Incsley. New Bedford for New York YORK
ssr swn "ss s
sST s. Sss anay as %eS York;
schr u Braxos; Raynor. Providence for New YORK.
senr nr Aris SI' rardss bishop frosdsncs
sssr Marry r New
Schr John Stockham. Hart. Providence tor Hoboken.
Schr A u Lawson. Merhof, Providence for laverstraw.
Schr J s Terry. Raynor Pawtucket for New York
Schr David Currc, Pcase. Portland CT, for New YORK.
Schr Fanny Fern Eaton. Stonington tor New ork.
schr Francis q Davis, Fields New Haven Tor New York
Schr Rnth Thomas Hutch,nson Norhport for New York.
Schr Mle Frank Edwards Port jefferson for New York
sehr Lille Ernestine wells Jefferson for New YORK.
BOUND EAST.
Stea-ner Delaware Smith. New York for Norwich
Brig ero(Br, Alumni New York for Jacmel, st Domingo
(and anchored Flushing Flats).
Echr Xebec r) Dunhan New York for Bear River. Ms.
schr Rebecca Ann (Br, Spencer, New York tor Hatax
Ms.
schr Ney. Chase New York for FAN River.
Srhr Empire. Chase. New York or Providence.
Schr Mail, Mead, New York for Greenwich
Henry Gibbs. Godfrey, Manlatanve for Pocassett
Schr Katie j Hoyt. Heany, Hoboken for Provdence.
Schr Albert Daily. Daily. Weehawken for Gardiner.
Schr II Mctcali. Handy. Port johnson for Boston.
Schr Alice Oaks, Parsons. New York Tor Boston.
Schr Xebec shropshire Port johnson tor New Bedford
Schr Abel Parker, Dean. Port Johnson tor Fall River
Schr Gust Cough. Port Johnson for Pnwtucket
Schr James Divsrty, Carroll Amboy for Providence.
Schr Lady Ellen. Howe, Amb0y for Providence
Schr Henry temsen Allen, Elzabethp0rt for bridgeport
srhr John Brooks. Fox Elsabethport for Bridgeport.
Scr Joseph Pharo Soper. Alexandria for New Haven.
schr S b Franklin, Grifang, Phiadelphia for Ports
mouth.
schr Caroline Kienxel Dks Philadephia for Pawtucket
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
SAILED.

Steamer City of Austin. for fernandrna, &c; ship b
Palmer lNor) Antwerp: bark Evening star tNor,, Mar
secs; Lyng0er tNor Gothenburg Jonn Hail. st John,
NB Montexama, Barbados: Columbia; do; brigs Singapore
tDutch) Cork Falmouth: Adele Mcioon, Cientuegos;
Ellen Z Stewart, Philadelphia.
The New York herald., 1877-04-28

nyrNOTICE To CAPTAINS OF VESSELS IN THE
COAsTING AND FOREIGN TRADE-Captains officers
ovsses engaged In the cosstng and foreign trade observ
TO comm the the HERALD. that 1t may DO
brought publicly the attention OF the authorities
letter addressed o the editor OF the HERALD New York
city, giving accurately possible the number and POSI-
tion Of displaced buoys the Of their removal will
suffice cas6s observed along tho Atlantic and Pacific
COASTS of Continent When they observed
European countries In the Medterranea
information be sent either By telegraph
or letter to London Office of the NEW YoRx HERALD 40
Fleet street, London the Paris Office 81 Avenue de
rOpera Paris Where the telegraph used dispatches
may be addressed bennett 40 Flcet street, London
"Bennctt 81 Avenue de rOpea. Paris" Where Of
the ach OF telegraph in Asia Africa captains
~ with reaching the first conven-
ent port This Information will bo cabed free of charge to
the HERALD aud published.
narNOTICE TO CAPTAINS OF VESSELS ENTERING
TIE PORT OF NEW YORK At NIGHT.-The Nrw York
HERALD has adopted Coston night signal
board the IIERALp steam yacht, showing while
burnn the coors red red changing from one to tho
other and be several miles distant
Captains vessels upon this signal will obligc us
by preparing marine they may have for the Ship
News Department OF tho HERALD.
pPersons desrous of with vessels arriv
caro- Of HERALD news yacht, Pier No East River New
York Letters received from parts OF the world and
promptly delivered Duplicates are required
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
CHICKERING HALL.

An interesting concert was gwen at this hall last
night Tor the benefit OF the Cuban wounded. We re-
gre: to say nearly SO well attended It do
served to be- owing no doubt the unsettled state OF
the weather The programme was well chosen aud the
artists acquitted themselves in very crcdable man
ner. Nine. Carreno Sauret played one OF Chopin's bar
carolles and fan tasa "Rgoleto," by Lsz receiv
ing warm and wc-deserved recalls Among the artists
who anticipated were Mesdames Thompson, Gulager
and Messrs. Martinez, Werner and Dudin.
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
WHALEMEN.

Arrived Mt Fayal March % bark Midas Lapham. of NB
Had crniscd on ground and had not seen
whale since July but once, and then II was In the
night. with very heavy sea on
The New York herald., 1877-04-28
NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS.
Sails. Destination
Steamer.

DATES OF DEPARTURE PROM YORK FOR THE MONTHS
APRIL May
The New York herald., 1877-04-28


the value Of E2s, 0s5007. During the period
there was imported 7,46905l cwt OF wheat -FOUR OF
which 2749, 579 -cwt received from the United
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-01-22

H That Ware DoerREss.-Dear
DenIocrat.--T am so glad to 500 in your
valuable paper about tho Wart Doc
tress. I have been in great deal Of
trouble for fear l would have one on
my nose. 1 have seen people with
them. Do you think she would take
trade, If have one on my nose.
Gratefully, Miss KJB.
P. SIN case should need her as.
sistance, would she wait on mo at my
house, or would l have to 60 her Office?
And oh! DEER DEMocaAr, would she
tell? | would hate to have the town
people know about me.
We are authorized 10 say that the
Wart Doesrcss will hold all professional
Communications strictly confidential ;
that she will only attend to patients at
her residence, as they arc now SO mum.
.erous that shO could not possibly visit
them that she will take produce in
payment; that the sign is rigL. to in-
sure success on the "nose !" aud that
our correspondent should apply ilnms.
diately. II
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-01-22

ET Tine Telegraph line has bcca
repaired, and Weston has again tele.
graphic communication. A portion Of
tho line had been carried of by some
parties aud others had cut logs across
it. There 10 severe penalty against
any enc damaging in any manner,
telegraph lines and parties who have
heretofore committed these depredations
are warned. that lit is repeated. they
will be seriously dealt with.-The en-
terprisiug citizens Of Buckhauuou have
had the telegraph line between that
place aud Weston repa red. On thu.
liue, as well as on tho Clarksburg line,
a portion Of tue wire had been carried
of. The offenders had better look out,
tor they arc being closely watched, aud
if the act is repeated, they will receive
the seEerest pcualty Of the law.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-01-22
Reform is Necessary, even
in the Tobacco Line.
Great Reduction in Prices.
Have you been to the CITY CIGAR STORE,
Mann Strnnt Mnstnn2

Great Reduction in Prices.
Have you been to the CITY CIGAR STORE,
Nam Street, Weston2
II you want n five cent Cigar,with Havana
filling, you can get 1t there.-iou can get 5
Connecticut Tips for n dime. You can get
G St Domingo TIPS for dimc-You can get
4Stegies for CCnts.-You eau get q pure
lIavAHnn for 10 ccuts.-0r, II you want
lIOme-ltadc Smoking Tobacco You can have
package for Is cents-You cNn get Kiltick-
mick, real Turkish, Porto RiCco, Apricot,
The Weed, Manila, yirgiuity, Sweet MOrsCl,
or Fun Bob smoking tobacco very cheap.
And now look at my great variety OF
Chewing Tobacco-old Dominion 2octs n
plug, Para gon Twist only ljcts a plug, Col
den Twist 2Octs, Golden lFlAt-sett pressed
-3Octs, Double Navy 95cts, GrAvely No l
a fine artiele-50cts, Fine Cut-Coupan-
ion, 81 pound
II you want good blue Match you can
get ii -.Or ifyOu want handsome imported
Pipe you Gun get II. You can Geta stone
pipe for almost nothing. Or would you like
10 got sOmc Scotch SuU!F7 You can get 1t
and RapeO Snuff also. You can get foreign
Tobacco Seed.
If there i4anything in the way Of SmOk-
ing, Chewing or Snuiliug, it is always. TO be
had at the CITY CIGAR STORE.
Conc ONc---CowAG M.
ROBERT JUFER.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-01-22

- Dr.. a. N. DEST has located
permanently in Weston for tho practice
Of bis profession. Having attended a
thorough course of lectures at Sterling
Medical College, after an experience
of twelve years rs practical druggist,
tho Doctor las obtained not Gully au &C.
curato knowledge Of diseases. but also,
from bis long experience as druggist,
understands perfectly, tho proerties Of
medicines. and their application in the
treatment Of disease. The Doctor can
br found at his Office on Main St, ]
door below RalstOn's Jewelry Store.
All calls, night and day. promptly at
tended to.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-01-22

TT PERsoSAL.-Messrs. Brannsn,
Fleming and Frame returned from the
Braxton Cour. on Sunday last; and
Messrs. Bland and Chalfsnt from
Wheeling on Monday.
The Board Of Regents have ap-
pointed the Rev. Mr.. Thompson, Of
MorgantOwn, President Of the West
Virginia University. The Standard
speaks Of the appointment as n good
one. We sincerely hope he may be
able to reconcile the conflicting elc-
ments. and place the school in pros.
rerous condition. Every citizen Of the
State should feel pride 10 that ,instit-
u,ion AND give it warm support.