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New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
THE DENMARK LIBELLED.
sEvEN CHARGES or SMUGGLING GOODS OF THE
TOTAL VALUE OF $27,466


TOTAL VALUE OF S27,466.
District Attorney Woodford completed yes
terday the libel against the steamship Denmark OF the
National Line and the United States Marshal took pos
session Of the vessel The libel contains seven aega-
tops each comprising three counts The imporatons OF
smucged silks and laces alleged to have been made
at the following dates August 81. 1874 S1O66 Oeto-
her g. 1874 500 January II, 1873 S24O0; March l.
1875. $500; May >, 1875 $4,000; January O. 1sT7'
$500 June %, 1877, $4,000; total amount S27466.
In each count IL is set forth that Robert r. Williams
Master is liable for penalty equal 10 the value OF the
merchandise and that his vessel becomes holden ior tue
payment OF said penalty and liable to seizure and libel
As soon as notice OF the libel of the Denmark
vas served on the National Steamship Company,
Mr. Hurst, the manager OF the line, cailed
on the DisrctAorney and offered to give bonds for the
value of the vessel IL she released and permitted
10 sail After a long conference between Surveyor
sharpc District Attorney Woodford and the representa-
tives az the steamship company, Gen MO0dl0ru halcu
two PERSONS whose appraisal Of the value OF the DS
mark he would accept Owing TO the lateuess oi thS
impossible complete the arrangements last evening"
hut believed that the required b0nd wOuln ne gwen
in time Ia enable the Denmark to san ouS' oF as
furtlcst. The warrant OF SEIZURE "nicn ,s We
served on the and officers OF the vessel Is return
able September = the regular return day III the Uhteu
States District Court In Admiralty, A., ,,o,,orN
Up to the last moment the Otcers OF tne bcn"!I,A
made preparations for sailing and passengers were O
by the companys officers that she would surely go
passengers went on hoard yestcrdg SHPpooss. o aia'
some arrangement had been made by when tue steah
SAIL and when II announced lnat she hau
been libelled and would not be able TO start
the greatest indignation expressed against thc DIS
movements and for the inconvenience WHICH tney casoA
TO large number OF people.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
NO RUN on THE LONG ISLAND BANK.

There was no run on the Long Island Saw
tngs Bank Of Fuon-st Brooklyn yesterday on account
Of Inc determination TO require sixty days nouoe peioe
The withdrawal Of large deposits. large number OF
,ero,s wing small deposits drew out the $40 allowed
them aud some gave Of their intention to With
draw all their deposits at the end of the sixty days
None Of these had larger amounts due them thah
$500 Some Of these having larger amounts ~ the
go 49, listening 10 explanations Of officers
declared their intention 10 allow Their money 10 TO
Inaiu The bank authorities took no urher acuoh YES
,rdov bev have concluded To allow affairs 10 remain
n tbr nfeecut condition until they can confer Win tne
state Superintendent They claim St Tue s
80 of The BANK uneXceptiOnablc and That
g. Iv no.sle ground for criticism Is the investment
a. NJ hank building In this respect however, they
I.i, tba they are the position as all other saw
i bsnks which invested IN real estate wnen II com
Iv depreciated in market value
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17

Casper Engert, a brewer, OF Williamsburg
died about two weeks ago his residence, No 1s2 Mon
trose-aye Brooklyn, leaving it is asserted an estate oil
100000 BY his Will he made gifts 10 Roman Cathorc
institutions 10 servants and to others amounting 10
about 10000 The income OF his estate Is given 10 MS
wife while she remains unmarried, the pnncipai
AT her death or marriage to 20 10 CHARLES
Engert a servants illegitmate son, whom Engcrt
had odonted The will which has been offered for probate
i contested By the nephews, neces and gher reaNes
Of Engert, on the ground OF undue influence hcghl
execution etc. Mrs. Engert, the widow, claims tlat
the estate to only about @2OOOO ana ti uer
tle prov i-ions the viii her share viii DE small le
contestants declare on the hand that the estate Is
worth 200 600; that the paper offered for probate Is
moi tne last will Of CacSper EnErri that IL Wa NOT
usrbcd IN the presence OF witnesses that the testaio
was of unsound mind and that bis name is not SUB
scrbed at the end Of the Will SURROGATE DaiE !esteuh
reserved his decision the application for the appoint
m q "A collector.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
POLITICS IN A BROOXLYN BOARD.

A detailed statement of the results oil the
wor, Of retrenchment in tie Brooklyn Department oi
CITY Works is In preparation 1t Is claimed that u shows
n reduction Of $4,000 in the annual expenses ol the o
partment There rmor yesterday of q amisun'er-
standing between the President, Con slocuo' ana ''h-
missioner Faherty Since the latter was w
pointed Commissioner in place OF Nm. A. fo"ior'
Messrs slocum and Fiaherty have ac'en III i'I
feet accord and in opposition t. COMMISSIONS =.
liso,,o,t &, reo-,rJ IA nnlltical matters seems 10
have clau-ci this condition OF t1e Board anu
soners ADAMS aud SlOcun ere .allt oe u9ii @ i
calc tertus Gen .iorum SAYS that he VIII soon reSi5 u
from tlc Democratic General Colnnit i@.i ~, bv
founded aud which hears his name ~ tuihs bc
renoitn, within II he would nure IL prospccts, uc
cause In his present position he would cg @ ~ ~
fuse offices to the men would think ihe$ , - Nc
to tbeu lie denies that he IL csudiJate ll ~
oraty OF Brooklyn he considers himself lles'"o "i0
holdino his present office.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
THE NEW CATHEDRAL IN JERSEY CITY.
The new Roman Catholic Church at Bram-


han and Ocean-aves Jersey CITY, will be formally dedl
Gated next Sunday afternoon by Bishop Corgan 1t is
expected that several bishops aud large number OF
cercymen will be present aud that the Catholic socie
ties VIII be represented in large numbers, including the
Ancient Order OF Hibernans and ST. Parck's Alliance
ST Patricks Cathedral Jersey City Heights, com
mapdng a fine view Of New-York Bay. Hoboken and
Jersey City The buildng is nearly finished except the
altar and spires and with chapel, school and pastoral
residence is probably the handsomest collection OF
church edifccs in New-Jersey. The cornerstone was
laid November 13, 1870, by Archbishop Bayley, who
WIS then Bishop Of Newark. The pastor, the Rev.
Father Patrick Hennessey has labOred seven years to
complete the work spite of the hard times and many
opposing circumstances.
The church is built the Gothic style, with walls OF the
blue flint stone quarrled in the vicinity. The trimmings
and cornices are of white hammered granite from Halo
well. Me- The plan consists of nave, two alsies chah
col and channels with tower the northeast corner OF
the front The gallery Is over the 'front.' Nespue'
aud the large chapel Is at the side OF the chancri, ~
Meeting with vestry by passage IN lne rear ol INC
sanctuary The length OF the entire building on bra-
haave is 272 feet; the Width including the chapcs
and vcstry 1873 feet the width OF the nave anu isrs,
Sc feet the square base OF the tower 50 eet Inc
height Of the tower the of the cross on the se
will bc 225 feet The pews seat 1000 persons Inc
news wanscotng railing and gal eryfront are OF whe
al aud hlack walnut There are ten large windows on
one side, the other ana one ullrN leet III
over the main entrance Under the windows are rcds
i'm which the history of religion viii he ustIated Inc
large window the Gospel side OF te sanctuary mas
picture ST. Patrick and that on the Eplse Sue oi ~
Brdge given respectively by Mr.. and Mrs christopher
Nugent Newark. over the sanctuary are Nv stnet-
class windows. central one, the g1fi OF Hugh W.
Mckay represcnting the sacred Heart while the TWO on
one side represent the Virgin Mary ana her motne ~
Joocm The panels below these windows are 10 be hcd
by oil paintings of the history of the incarnation
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
Continued rom rum Page.l
JUDGE VEST AT BELLEFONTAINF
RESUMPTION AND THE PRESIDENTS POLICY

= y y 7.
BELLEFONTAINE, o, Aug. 16.-At the Repub-
can meeting here to-day, Judge Westafter explaining his
ideas labor aud resumption gave many illustrations
as to reconciliation, and said
Some change In existing legislation may be necessary
effect this. The Resumption Act provides plan
means for its execution. The Opposition who have con.
troed the lower House of Congress since IFS passage
1879 have steadily refused To unite IN providing any
Tie present house will undoubtedly persist in
such refusal. The time fixed for resumption is
but little more than year distant Surrounded
and daIZled by these cmbarrassncnts | don &
perceive how it IL possible for the authorities
To cOnsumate resumption the day fixed without the
serious consequences unless the opposition house
shall 10 them, which Is not ut all probable. Re
mOnetizatiOn cannot furnish the needed relief within the
period limited The substitution FOR the times clause OF
the Act of appropriate provisions adapting It the
agency Of reconciliation the suspension abroga-
tiOn OF the clause appears for these reasou =
indispensable. 70 Congress however this must
be remtted, trusting that tho wisdom OF that
body will do whatever aud only what Ia
necessary make provision the earliest practicable
period for the redemption o Uuited noIos coin
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
TRANSFERS n TIE FIRE DLPAkIMLNI.
The following transfers were made by tho
Fire Commissioners on Wednesday, and announced yes
PREPARING TO ISSUE LICENSES.

At the Office of the Excise Commissioners yes
terday the engaged in issuing receipts TO a
picants for licenses and making out bonds and exam
ning the surees presented by the liquor dealers who
are desrous of obtaining protection in their business
large number Of dealers sent in their applications
some time ago have been visited by the Inspectors Of Tx
cise, and yOluininous reports Of the condition OF
tlcir places of business have been made 20 the
Board The Commissioners insist that those dealers Who
have applied licenses inn, hotel or yernae peis
shall exhibi suitable sign denote that the necessary
accommodations for travellers be obtained there.
Under their present instructions the police are 10 pay
particular attention to those places whose prOpuetOrs
have made no application for licenses.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
HEAVY RECEIPTS OF PEACHES.

The receipts of peaches yesterday were again
heavy and the weather bad for trade. The supply in
cuded % loads chiefly baskets. and 1900 crates by
steamer. Twenty-fy ears went eastward, making the
total for equal to 81 $50 baskets Receipts to
date 42j,371 baskets. Fruit perhaps averaged
better quantity but prices for baskets ranged
what lower Quotations thus far have compensated
growers, but if weather continues here 10 dcpress
Trade and lrutspoilng rains in Delaware farmers will
the prices they reckon upon for their prime pckngs
Some stations small peaches, for which 80 cents
was full price. Plain fruit generally quoted 40 TO
so cents prime TO extra, 70 to So cents. Crates
slow; fine Yorks offered IN the afternoon at ~
cent tO ~
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
THE UYIvERsAL's VIRGINIA PROPERTY.

The examination in regard to the value of
the real estate OF the Universal Life Insurance Co. was
continued yesterday at the Office OF the Referee, l. v.
French Deputy Attorney General l.. W. Paige conduct
ing the direct and A. j. Vanderpoe the crosseXainna-
non T. W Grubbs "A resident Of Richmond, Va, testl-
fed that the assessed value OF real estate in Vr-
ginia often exceeded the actual value; tho Bal
lard House for instance, Frankln-st in Richmond,
which was valued By the city assessors at TSlOOO and
ahout % per cent less by the state asScSsOs, would not
hiring under the most favorable circumstances, more
than $4,000. On his crOsscXaminatOn, Mr. GrubDs
stated that the real estate market III Richmond in
worse condition than had ever been before within
his recollection.
Michael Coleman, machinist by trade, and OF late
wears an active operator in real estate, gave testimony
similar 10 that OF Mr. Laimbeer Wednesday, III rela
tOn To real estate this city. The investigation Will be
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17

large one only brcked up TO the street gate OF tho
erry-house high tide the water scarcely reaches the
OF the sewer while at low tide the river poto
whole distance from the mouth OF the sewer 10
the end OF dock is exposed and em sickcnng cdps
The dirt accommodating here on account Of the lack
OF current TO carry IL OF, often prevents
the boats from reaching the pier without obigng the
Passengers to To the outer end. Inc ma!oI! vi
The residents of the houses by are of class VINO
would endure almost any nuisance rather han lahe
complaint, but the ferry agent and some OF tue traNeih
public have been much annoyed by IL that cpmpla ~
has been made to the authorities. Nothing however,
has yet been done 10 remedy the matter anu @thc @
stencil, added TO the odOrs from the crosstowh car
stables. and the metropolitan gas works, makes M
neghborhood almost impassabe to people WIN thc oiU
nary of smell
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
Tur MANIFESTATIONS CONFLICT RENEWED.
sInuEMAN PASTA ADVANCING.

LONDON, Friday, Aug. II, 1871
The Daily Tclcgrdpls special telegram from Al
rianople states that the Russians have evacuated
Elena and Bvlbroya, and nearly all the country up
TO Trnova. Sulieman Pasha's advance guard IS
close to abroya. He has received heavy reinforce
ments from Constantinope.
A Russian official telegram, dated Gorny. August
13. announces that the Gar has joined the Grand
Duke Nicholas AT that place.
For ouer F0reign Eeics see First Pdgs
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
INVITATION TO PRESIDENT HAYES.

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 16.-A large number
of prominent citizens uniting in All invitation to President
Hayes vist this city while In It's vicinity the President
said he could not decline such invitation, but his
engagements such at this time that he could
accept It. lie would. however take carly oppor-
tunlty visit Albany.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
True to his Old instinct of smelling out an

going 10 every new mining camp, York struck oui if
the Black Hills last spring, hut he never reace no
promised land He says: lyon see, der dan III 'D.u,,
dey put up a yob me-a couple o. yObs-dey shootei
me In der leg in two blaces. Dose kind OF Treatment
don't abbrcciate, and got 50 mad come IaeA h1hs.
You see sh0Ost dnk II dey don't got some peter ~ ~
ners as dot, why dey may keep der dam country'-'"
gina (Nev) Enterprise.
Mamma, who is Martha, and where does sne
keep her bsryard, anyhow asked HOly yOke ltte .ho R
the night before he started FOR the lsand-Bos'oh ~
NnrfISnr.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
DENIAL OF ABUSES IN A LUNATIc ASYLUM

The statements Of Warden Warren Of the
Hudson County n. j.. Almshouse, and Warden Grimes
of the County Lunatic Asylum, contradict the
neglect and ireatmen at the Asylum. 1t said that
Van Ruskrk harmless lunatic had been locked up in
cell because the boys had stolen flowers from the garden
IN which he was working Warden Warren denied the
story, SAVING that Van BuskiTk inmate of the
AshOuse, and not Of the Asy lun, and that he de
tected in the act of attempting outrage upon little
girl when the Warden had him locked up in 4 cell. ON
Tuesday night he reported the matter Ia the committee
in charge Of the institution. who approved his action.
Both O the Wardcns deny that there ans lack food
Tley say that the supply is ample and of good quality,
the same bread being used by the officers and employees
off he ius
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
NEW FERRIES TO BE ESTABLISHED.

A resolution was adopted 10y the Aldermen
Yesterday authorizing the running OF ferries from East
Twenty thrst to Astoria; Fulton Market 20 Mott iia
ven, and from Peclslip 10
The Sinking Fund Commissioners requested not 20
grant franchise to any company 10 run any Terry rom
any point the East River from the lower 70 the upper
part of the City, unless landing place shall be establish
ed by the company at East Eighty -fourth-st
The Corporation Counsel asked 10 report whether
or not the Common Council had the right to establish
ferry between points IN the City limits.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
THE CAMP MEETING Ar MOUNT TABOR.

The annual camp meeting of the Newark
Methodist Conference began at Mount Tabor few miles
West Of Morristown, n. j. yesterday. The attendance
was small the opening day. only 1000 persons being
on The grounds but this doubtless owing ohc heavy
rains of the day before. The opening sermon was
preached by the Rev. DR.. j. 7. Crane OF Paterson A
large number OF ministers were upon the platform ana
took part IN the services. Three sermons are de-
lvcred daily at 10 a. No. 2:30 and 1870 p M and the
r,oin1er nf the time is devoted to prayer meetings.
This morning VIII be delivered ny the Rev
DR.. sims OF Brooklyn. and on wednesday morning next
Bshop Foster OF Boston will preach. Bishop Harms Is
also expected ana list Of prominent cergymtn VINO
have promised To preach viii shortly he prepared among
them being tne Rev Dr. Fowler Of the The Chitstan
AdrOcate. and the Rev. Dr. Wheeler oi me Ne"od'St
Dr. Dashie Secretary Of the Missionary Association,
and the Rev II. Van Horne, Presiding Elder OF the New
ark District.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
HOME NE VS..
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTs IN
BROADWAY
Dam IA. Noon. n 3 D. m. 742 Midnight ~
highest during the day, II. lOw,st tO'
Average 73i4 same day, 1876, 1873.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

TYfh Arenue HOiei-tien. John :. Narmaduke OF
ct Ious and Congressman VI. OF schenectady
Breuoo hose-Judye ATnasa J. Parker Of Albany
G. M TurnOr OF the British
Nayy ana Christopher Townsend OF Newport uTtec1M
UuE-Co. Robert " ScOti, T. = Army iftsthtOfe Hoist
The Hon Henry H. PiersOn Of Albany.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
RRooKINN coAL.pEALERs vIoLATLNG TnE LAw

The Brooklyn Common Council at its last
meeting appointed ID. W. Talmadge and John Mcmahon
Coal Inspectors to prosecute after investigation all
coadeaers violating the law requiring them TO send to
purchasers, with their COAL stat ments OF the exact
weight delivered. These inspectors have made com
plants against about eighty dealers The case of Weber
a. Frey Of Third-st and Gowanus Canal. brought
before Justice Walsh yesterday and evidence offered
to show tnat they failed TO deliver statements with coal
The Justice reserved his decision and adjourned until
August % the following cases: Adam Most of No. IS
Sackcttst; T. n. Itien OF No. 3l2 GOd-st: Willet 81
Uuderhl OF NeVms and Degrawsts.; Geo. Mcmahon Of
Rapclye and Richard>-sts. Edward Bouns OF No. l2f
First-st: W. H. Jones of Thrdaye. and Balticst A. H.
Howe of No 80 Pacihost.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
IAnnOuncementS

What would we give if our little ones cou'I :,
be restored that been taken from us by zyinoc
PERTAINS the cause still exists IN our cellars send TO l. NA''
81 John-st, New-Hork.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
A VOTE UNFRIEYDLY TO HAYES.

ALFRED, Me-, Aug. 16.-The York County
Repubicau Convention to-day refused 70 entertain q
resolution offered from the door commencing Prgsdns
Hlypg,
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17

proposed minor attractions IN the rnlesonc i9r No
for change I'm the rule regulating the interest uPo"
mnneY acnosltcr pli0r 10 the 21th vi lhe month.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17

STRUCTURE, Impotence, and Diseases oi o.s suo
- Generauve organs radically and speedIy ~
hours to g. HEN RY A. DANIELS NJ d.. Ia LeNihS'ou-
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
,,,,,o.ycp ATA FERRY LANDING.

Persons visiting the Weehawken ferry land
a. =, Portv-second-st are at times almost suhocated
hv the horrible stencil coming from the sewer which en-
s.,s The river at that point Ths sever whea very
New-York tribune., 1877-08-17
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3:45 a. m.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
THE BULGARIAN CAMPAIGN.

LoNDON Friday, Aug. II, 1877.
The Berlin correspondent Of The Daily Aces states
that the Russians officially acknowledge the loss OF
If 450 men killed and wounded mp TO August y.
TIT. NONTENEGRIN CONFLICT RENEWED
LoNDoS, Friday Aug. II, 1877.
THE Standards Pcsth dispatch saws: The Prince
of Montenegro has been obliged TO raise the siege OF
Nicsics to march against the Turkish troops who are
endeavoring to enter Montenegro" Though PeSth
news is generally untrustworthy. being pro-
Turkish, other kilograms show that there has un-
questionably been fighting on the southern and
southeastern frontiers of Montenegro.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-12-23
FLORA TEMPLE DEAD.
The Famous Trctter whose Exploits arc Yet
Talked of by Morsemcn.

Flora Temple, the famous trottor died
Mt the farm of A. Wcch. at Chestnut Hill. near
Philadelphia on Friday evening She Is known
TO havo been over 80 years OF age. To tho
writer's knowledge sho was bought in 1919
by Mr.. Livingston Of Hudson county N. Y,
from peddcr for t75. She was used by him
as n saddle mare for his family. She was n
botcr and kicker in harness. lie sold her for
1900. George u. Perrin purchased her for $3.50
OF Jonathan vielle OF Washington Hollow.
House track against the Waite pony She
won Auerward among her more important
Victories. she beat Pdtrhen OVER the Union
Course IN 2.2l. Then she Eel into the hands OF
Mr.. Mcdonald Of Baltimore for 5000. Al
kalamazoo she trottnd mile in 2l9A. This
was in 1861. She won three races over the
Central course against John Morgan, Ken
In one Of these races she trotted three miles in
z 5l. which Is yet the fastest three mile time on
record.
Then Princess was brought from Californlato
bent her. Tho expected event aroused great
interest. Flora Lost one race. but beat Princess
atcrward. Then she trottcd two miles in har-
ness in 4:5lb n fcnt which has mover yet been
equalled. Ia the series OF races which she trot
ted single against Ethan Allen and running mnie
she won some and lost some One Oi The miles
she trOtted I'm these races was made In 22Oe.
She WAS conliscatcd in 1861 because her owner,
Mr.. Mcdonald. was believed TO be rebel. He
aitcrwnrd recovered her. Nelch bought her ut
the sale after NJ Donald = death for 5000. Her
last public appearance was mt Dubois's track.
when Grant reviewed the great trottrrs. Her
hind legs luiling her soon nitcrward. she was
thcnccfOrth kept for breeding.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-12-23
PRICES DOWN IN 1HE M.IRKETs.
The AstcnIshinRIy Low Kntes nj which Tur.
kess and Chickens are selling.

The advent Of the holidays usually runs
up the prices Of Injuries which are specially
relied upon 10 make the season enjoyable; but
this year al the various establishments on the
east and the west sides. whore trade in game
and poultry is always brisk. the supply is far in
excess OF the demand, and prices have been
falling steadily. Chickens are held At from To-
10 cents; turkeys at from IL TO IA and geese
from ~ 10 20 according to size and quality.
The Washington Market poultry dealers w"r'
yesterday la despair. Their stock. laid in two
OF three day ago. was siill uus1ll
Nv theory b.. said "a uri.lrr that the poo
II" don't want To- luy Just now. hn au-t tho
weather j. 50 warm that tine poultry will not
kccptil Chr-tmgs, ana large numbcis oil them
cannot an fl .re.
N pr l.. .sulG. another that they can't at
ford the poultry
The probability is that while both opinions
wore corr"rt. ihcs' who uurchgSe their poultry
to-moripW wlii Iuy NOR iur than i they had
.lp. .lr' i!,u Ives ut nl.r.Dt tit ~i"rdly
lh' i"uuni WIl. nl doubt. De fully equal o. lhe
supply. for.
E.ItIIN or .IncN fh.t .IiF.
uuu-l ItA. Nif.Ht tlu. 'u1v Day,
and the dealers will not suffer after all.