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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-17
VOYAGING FOR REPAIRS.

II was stated yesterday morning that tho United
States Inspector OF Coastwise Trade and Stoam Navi
CATION had seized the steamer General Macdonald, Of
the Austin towboat line, she did have her in
specton papers Tho steamer Austin OF the limo
Is said to DO In tho condition. Neither OF tho
vessels 1t is said has been running for time aud
their inspection certificates had expired Tho agents
began TO run the vessels again before the certificate
renewed.
Tho United States laws REQUIRE overy vessel pro-
PEELED in whole or IN part by steam TO BIO Inspected By
tho local inspectors onc0 year. Their report IS cd
with tho collector oil tho port from which the vessel
halls The collector issues the OF tho vessel
three certified copies oil tho original two OF which
place. A failure to comply with these requirements
subjects tho vessel to penalty OF 5000 and SEIZURE.
Tho certificate Of the General Macdonald had expired
November IL, 1876 but the vessel had been laid up
during the autumn and winter Tho vessel left this
port without inspection the 7lh of April and took
tow up Albany. Instead or being inspected AT
Albany she lett that port with tow April T. and
arrived In this city the 18th The vessel has been
detained by the Custom House authorities and The
Eastern district Of New York that sho may be libeed
for the amount OF tho penalty.
The law requires vessels TO DO inspected wherever
they may happen to be when their certificate expires
IL Is customary, however, when vessel IS intended
20 her homo port for repairs that tho inspectors
givo permit to go there. But then the vessel must
be inspected before leaving the homo port again. Tho
agents OF the vessel make the that they went
TO Albany for repairs, and when there, nnding that
pcctcd, returned to New York to have the work done
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-17
PROBING JERSEY MUTUAL.

The more the matters OF The New Jersey Mutual Life
Insurance Company at Newark probed the more
crooked thoy appear In he hight OF facts which have
come to the knowledge OF the HERALD that whether
Mr.. Noyes and the others accused with him by the
New Jersey authorities are not the formidable
consprators they are alleged to there IL good and
jgsti1aDIc cause for the pocy.holders and the law
officers still greater over which
transplrod IN connection with the manager OF the
Matuas Affairs long prior 10 the appearance Of Noycs
on the scene. lsihe Newark Grand Jury VIII 20 10 the
bottom Of the management OF the Mutual during the
last two three years. u IS thought there fail
10 be brought The surface state OF things tho
Of crcditaDlc 10 leading NcwarSers. and, per-
Larx one or prominent state officers
an March u Mr. HcnryC. Kelsey Secretary Of State
Tor New Jersey lnn1cr law passed by the lcgisa-
tore 1914 insurancc Examiner OF tho STATE made
s.gasgs before Newark magistrate charging mat j.
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MINISTERIAL CONFERENCES.

The baptist Ministers Conference yesterday cnlight
cned itself on the process OF sermon manufacture
Rcvs Macarthur, Rhodes Samson, vosburgh, Wescoti,
Gillotte, Grimmol SarIcs, Hcddcn, Hoyt, Knapp and
others went the method by which they prepare
and on. two sermons week Tor their respective
congregations 1t appeared from the recital that the
methods and processes OF thought and preparation
us varied the men themselves II was shown that
nearly every minister writes out his sermon In full
declaring that he wrote four times more than he
ncedod-and also 10 lind how few Of them use manu-
script in the pulpit But all Ind II necessary TO have
notes. Ono brother declared that, acr looking around
a text for some time, II he could not make anything
out OF II he put 10 SOAK and he has had some texts
soaking the last that have not yot sprouted
THE METHODIST MINISTER'S.
Tho Methodist minister's met as por adjournment
three weeks ago They discussed the subject OF rcvvas
and the ny converts There were many
ong faces the meeting and the presiding elders were
beset by brethren who have been sent to Hardscrabbe
circuits where they cannot ve and they are dcsir-
Gus change Tor tho better. There great dis
satisfaction among the minister's and II would not DO
very SURPRISING the disconents sought refuge IN de-
nominations which do not make itnerancy apart or
their
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JUSTICE TO THE DEAD.

NEw YORK, April 10, 1877.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
My attention has been called to a letter from an
sEx-Chorstcrn IN your issue OF to-day II Is nothing
more than justice TO tho memory Of my dear husband
to state tho facts they are. When no received the
appointment Of organist to ST. Johns Church tho
choir were then paid by the Rev. William Cooke.
Some members OF tho choir complained to Mr.. Lors-
ley that they Ind tor some time previous
to his appointment signed receipts for sums
Of money tbcy did not receive Il can givc
the names. and addresses oi these monl lhcy
asked Mr.. Horsey II he could not pay them the same
us the other organsts IN inc parish paid their chorus
and about six months alter Dir. Horsiey was engaged
the pay ment OF the choir put into ms hands AS
the men arc all living III or near Now YORK am sure
they will bear the fullest testimony to tbs honorable
and upright way Mr. Horsiey treated them Their
receipts always made out Ia Ink aud not In PEN
ell, nor was there OF them who did not alone
esteem respect him Tor his genius and talent as
a musician, but loved and honorcd him ns man
0EoRoENA HoRsLEY.
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HON. A. K. MCCLURE, EDITOR OF THE PHrLA-
DELpHIA TIMES, ASSAULTED IN THE STREET
WHAT LED TO IT AND WHAT RESULTED.

HON. A. K Mcclure, EDITOR OF THE PHIIA-
DELpHrA TIMES ASSAULTED IN THE STREET
WHAT LED TO IT AND WHAT RESULTED.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10. 1877.
About noon to-day considerable excitement was
created by public personal assault upon Hon. A. X.
Mcclure editor OF the Philadelphia Times in the most
crowded part Of Chestnut street, within few rods OF
the Philadelphia office Of tho HERALD. Mcclure was
walking in company with OK. Governor Curtin when he
was suddenly confronted by Mr.. Nat Mckay, who drew
from his coat dog whip. purchased In New YORK on
Saturday for tho purpose. and attempted to cowbide
the editor, making some exclamation about having
had law enough and wanting to take u
out OF him. Mckay was seized by his
antagonist, but not before Mcclure had received
four stunning blows the back OF tho head the fore
head and mouth. These blows Mr. Mcclure, ex.
Governor Curtin aud Mr.. David Webster say, were
given by named John Conlon. who was behind
Mcclure. and who, with another unknown mao, At.
tackled the editor from behind while Mckay assau'eu
him In front II s difficult to got At the exact ruth
OF the encounter, for while Mcclure 10 positive no
was struck by two three Ut least tand several wit
ncsses corroborate this statcment) Mckay soemniy
declares he unaccomp panied and that II any one
else took hand in the nght bis side no was unau-
thorizcd by bin.
Mckay and Conlon wcro arrcs. ed and taken before
Magistrate Poie where the cviuencc OF spectators 10
the arav taken, which Implicated both prisoners
several persons swearing that ConoD struck Mcclure
court. Mr. McCurcs person Deurs several ugly marks
There Ia largo abrasion and swelling over the left eye
another the lett lump tho back Of the head
and his mouth 10 slightly inhamed.
THE cAsUs BELLI.
There has boon between Mcclure and Mckay for
year past, the Times having published assertions that
Mckay stole government properly when removing
equipments and stores from the old Navy Yard 10
League island IN pursuance Of his contract Mckay
sued the editor Of the Times for libel, laying his dam
ages $780, 000 but the Jury failed agree Further
trial oil the case Ia TO begin Ia tho tall.
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To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
live at No 81 Forsyth street. There Is build.
ing, occupied Tor business purposes only. Mr.. Stau-
dinger one OF tho tenants, has vicious Spite dog.
ON Monday afternoon my son, a lad Of eleven years
OF age was attacked by this dog-his hand bitten in
trgh,rul manner requested Mr.. Staudngcr to allow
me to kill the dog he Indignantly refused, and at
once removed tho animal to some place unknown to
me- then applied TO tho police justice ut the Essex
Market Court Tor warrant 10 xii tho dog the Judge
told me he had jurisdiction over dogs IN yards Or
alleys aud referred to the civil justice on Clinton,
near Ora proceeded tne.o, but could only
get the satisfaction OF Knowing that II paid 50 tor
Summons ana hired lawyer my would be brought
up in It's turn Now, ar Editor, what action Can
take TO have this animal destroyedY am poor man.
and my business Is very dull have no moncyto pay
lawyers WITH ani tho meantime, my son IL suffer-
Ing terribly with his hand, which is swollen TO twice
lis SIZE Please INFORM me, and oblige yours, SC,
T. COIN, No. 81 Forsyth street.
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LITERARY VALUES.

PROCEEDINGS IN THE BANKRUPTCY CASE OF
). D. FORD 4 Co.--vALUE OF THE STOCK
OF THE 'cHEIsTIAN UNroN"-HENRy WARD
oGRAPHER SUFFERS
The consideration OF the case In bankruptcy Of j. b.
Ford Co. thenry Ward Beccher's publishers) was
resumed yesterday afternoon before Register Fitch
tho examination OF John T. Howard continued BY
George W. Denton, counsel for 7. w. Wcathered:--
O. Have you produced the statement OF tho cost
OF plates and copyright OF "Cnrst III Art" MS re-
qucsted2 A. produce statement OF the cost OF the
Illustrations or .Christ In Art" and women in Sacred
History"
O Does tho statement produced include the cost
OF making up the entire works. simply The illustra-
tons? A. Il includes the cost Of illustrations only;
Q. Have you produced any statement of the cost OF
the MI 81 Gs,s r. nf
tho Bible women in Sacred History and Beechcr's
".ie OF Jesus the Christi In response to tho notice
served upon your counsel, Mr.. SaundorsY A. have
INSURANCE ON THE LIFE OF HENRY WARD BEEcaER.
q. Does your firm now hold policy OF insurance
the Ito OF Henry Ward Beccher2 A. think not; we
did not hold such policy at tho time OF this bank
ruptcy; think not; am quito sure not; but we did
O. What became Of III A. We ceased making pay
upon after our failure in 1875, and think we
received in the ncighborhood OF $1,000 Tor its sur
render alter having paid some $1,000 or SIS, 900
upon It,
PARTISAN LlrHoGRAPnER SUFFERS.
O. Can you tell who holds the lithographc stones Of
"Women Sacred Hstory?" A. Monrocq, htho.
graphcr at Paris.
q. Can you now tell me who owns themg A. sup
pose that Ford Il Co. own them, subject to Monrocqs
claim upon them.
Q. What clam has no upon them? A. II Is
certain and unspecincd claim; he claims to have
suffered damages by changes made by US in tho amount
OF coplcs ordered.
q DO you acknowledge this claim A. 1t has never
been FULLY discussed
@ VI how long standing is iii A. should say
three years.
O. Have you placed his name in your schedule
among your crcdltorsY A. No.
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pAwSBnoKERs AND THEIR VICTIMS.

To rHs EDITOR HgRALD:-
May call your attention to tho manner IN which
those IN reduced circumstances have been imposed
upon fort long time past by unprncipcd pawnbrokcrsf
speak IRON personal experience When party Of
fers ar,iclc in pawn, Tor instance, tor ST. he ro
ceives ticket marked 81 IL or 81 20. These extras
meant TO cover the expense and trouble Of chang
ing up or putting In the safe.n This charge is, be-
ove, Illegal Next comes tho time redeem the ar
ticlc Tho pawnbrokcr then claims SIX cents, being
three cents per 81 and fraction thereof per month"; on
tEty-sx per cont per year, whereas he - only entitled
To two ana oncwcilth cents per month, twenty-five
per per year Tho majority parties picdgng goods
do not either know where to seek redress or arc
ashamed TO make themselves known in such cases.
Why does the Mayors Marshall whose duty II Is TO
look after such matters, oohgc every pawnbroker TO
place printed scales OF interest and rates IN conspcu-
Gus part Of his shop and make known thereon that
room No. Guy Hall Is tho proper place 10 apply In
case Of grievances Your inserting this VIII, hope, 40
somc good y "
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pAwSBRoKEns' CHARGES.

To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
Realizing. as DO. the amount Of good your complaint
has done, desire to enter my protest or CON-
plant against pawnbrokers. AZ for myself am
young man, like many others in this panic OF labor,
out OF employment, and, being sorcy pressed for
money, had coat felt that could do without bot
ter than the money | took II simpsons and
pawned Il In the regular way OF doing such business
At tho end oil ten months to u day went 10 redeem u
by paying the amount and the accumulated interest,
but not allowed 10 have II without paying the In
Tor twelve months instead OF tcn was due.
Will some kind hearted person answer this, Is this
claim egali BY doing you Will confer favor on
great many persons who are sufferers IN like way.
ONE WHO SEEKS JUSTICE.
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A MERITED HONOR.
THy LEAGrR iy AID or THE l
CHRISTIANS oF Turkey, |
IA cocKsprh STREET. PALL MALL, I
lDSnp< ApYli 4 iA-.

]
TO THg EpiroE HgEALD:-
Ii viii undoubtedly be OF interest to your readers TO
know that Dr. George H.. Lanscn, son OF the distin-
eusacd clergyman Of that name and who was The
only American surgeon IN the Seryian army in winch
he held a responsible position during tho late war
against Turkey has had the Gold Cross Of the Order Of
the Takovo conferred on him by Prince Milan.
Ur. l.amson the medical representative in Ser
via oil the League la Ala OF the Christians OF Turkey,
which position the Council OF Tie League Were glad
10 give him. knowing the valuable experience he had
gained In Parts during the siege IN lSIU-s1 III the
American Ambulance under Dr. John SwinDurnc, late
Health Officer OF New York, and where he also
decorated with the bronze cross Of Geneva. ! may
ada that the Rev. W. o. l.amsou who went 10 Servia
behalf OF the League distribute succor 10 tho
refugees had the same honor conferred on him pre-
yious to ms leaving Belgrade. am, SIR, your obe-
dent servant, j. LEWIS FARLEY, Secretary
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-17
A FINE ART.

Mrs. Mary L. Calhoun Is to deliver q lecture In the
Academy Of Music next Wednesday, evening on the
very interesting topic of "wooing as a Fine Art /"
Young bachelors and madcns who arc rs yet In the
dark about popping the question may ind II to their
interest as well rs future profit TO attond.
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The Graad Jury OF the General Sessions dismissed on
Friday last the against the Rev. Dominick McCaf-
frey pastor Of the Protestant Episcopal Church Of Our
Saviour, The charge Of indecent assault preferred
by Mrs. Adelaide Icayltt No 1893 Second avenue Rev.
Mr. McCuIircy appeared yesterday before the Grand
Jury aud made complaint against Mrs. Lcavitt and
her husband, which charges OF Matchmaking are set
forth. The matter Will 10 duly considered by tho
- 1.rr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-17
WE'LL DRESSED CAR pIcKpocKETs.

To THE EpIroK THE HERALD:-
Tho platforms OF tho Broadway cars are In.
tested by gang OF we'll dressed pckpockots evidently
on terms with the conductors, who obstruct the
passage OF decent people and block up the doorway
even while there vacant seats inside. These
gentry do stand there TOR fresh Tor smoking.
else they would 60 TO the front platform. Tho con-
object to hem, although they are break
ing u ruo OF tho company. The superintendent does
not ubate tho nuisance although It exists every day
upon almost every The LADIES' who patronzc this
Broadway Le worry largely arc constantly nsuted by
these scamps. Is II possible, In the next pickpocket-
accessory before tho lactr He Will certainly be SO
alter reading this notice. A PASSENGER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-17
FINDING FAULT WITH THE WEATHER.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Can't something DO done about tho weather. Here
It's nearly the middle Of April and instead Of showers
and sunshine have cold winds and clouds Of dust
and mighty dirty dust, too. Isn't there weather
bureau or something OF the kindY just give them q
good settngou,. Tney should pay attention TO their
business Tor suppose they receive good round saa-
ries from the government Their neglect has caused
the loss OF thousands oil dollars to Now York taiors,
tor folks will their until it's time
to sport flannel suits and busters.
am very glad you have started complaint book.
CRICKET
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-17
AN INDIGNANT DENIAL.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
In an article headed "Tho Street Cleaning Muddle,"
saw statement TO your reporter that Wednesday
the Eighth and Ninth wards wero thoroughly gone
over II Is u barefaced lie. West Eleventh street, be-
low Hudson In good farming condition; Bank street
has been touched since last TALL; Washington and
West streets stink. own property some of these
streets ind am thinking OF SUNG the Commissioners
for damage to the same.
JOHN T.. CHASE, No. 81 Bank street.
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THE APPRENTICES LIBRARY.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Please allow me to cali the attention OF Mr. Schwartz
librarian OF the Apprentices Library. have been
member OF the said library for two years. but attcrly
when have gone for books, have been kept waiting
fully quarter OF an hour while the clerks laugh aud
chat taking no notice OF the members whatever But
when Mr. Schwartz is around they arc very poto,
Cannot they be polite when he IS not ar0undY
A POOR WORKING GIRL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-17
A FAMILIAR WITNESS.

Mr.. and Mrs. y. ID. Moulion testified yesterday be-
fore the Grand Jury against an alleged pickDocket.
who gave his name Albert Bucr. IL appeared that
the accused snalchcd pockclbook containing draft
Tor $6S rs anu $40 IN money from Mrs Moulton wlilc
crossing the bridge OF the Fourth avenue
tunnel An indictment was lount against Bulor.
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OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.
cRoroN WATER pASoEIa

To rSH EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
AS the HERALD is the peoples friend should like IA
ask you have any redress IRON The Croton Board
or their employees for shutting oil the water in the
busiest part OF the forenoon spelling our dinner
peng Us TO put out the fire, Tor fear or having the
boiler burst without giving any notice OF shutting OF
or wnen IL VIII be let ON, thereby putting large num-
Der OF families great Inconvenience, danger aud
expense w. STIyERS, No. 263 East 1880 street,
and a number o.! othcrs
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THE BELLS, THE BELLS.

To THE EDITOR TIKI HERALD:-
On behalf OF the suffering patients Of tho New York
Hospital facing Fifteenth ask II the intolcrablo
camor OF the bells attached tho barrows Of the rag and
bone collectors cannot be stopped They create nccs.
SAINT the greater part OF the day. preventing tho
patients The iacina the above street from OBJ
taining any scep their great suicrings Kindly
Mr. Editor, try to get this nuisance stopped and you
will confer great boon ~ tho inmates.
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To TIE Ep,roR THE HERALD:-
on tho 18TH Of March, 1875, the Corporation Of this
city passed ordnance prohibiting tho ringing OF
church bells. live close TO church tho north
west corner OF Fifth and Twentyninth street.
The bell In that church stccplc Is perfect nuisance
hold that a church any other corporation has no
more right annoy nciyhborhood than you or /.
Will you please II tic nuisance cannot be d!scon-
tinued? NO BELL.
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To THE EDITOR OF THE HRRALp:-

AS our local papers have NO complaint column !
wrte to you. Cannot the police OF the Twelfth re-
move or kill Spitz dog that Is owned by person at
the corner OF Bergen and Nostrand avenue?
IS often on the sidewalk and delights to growl ana
snap Ut passers by Lots OF children in the neghbor.
hood Yours &C. SPlTZ
BROOKLYN, n. u, April 13, 1877.
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THE DANGEROUS sp1Tz.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In tho dcnsely populated region ofthe Ninth ward q
bowling pack Of Spz dogs disturb the serenity of SUM
Der by night vary their vocal accomplishments BY
swapping the calves OF innocent passers by In day.
light Cannot q timely word from the HERALD COM
plant column abate tho nuisance?
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

NEW lokh, april 10, Aos.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD-
Have the kindness to state why real estate agents
will make practice Of sending parties to houses ovcr
which they have no authority. An agent on tho cast
s,dc of Third avenue between Fifiyseventh and Fifty
eighth Streets gave dozen permits yesterday and
one house out OF ten he had nothing 10 do with,
thereby causing great annoyance TO tho tenant IN
the house rs well to myself running around Tor
nothing. Is there any law 10 prevent TINS way oI
dong business? dOUoE AuNlEN
To TnE EDITOR or HERALD-
call the attention q house hunters to the practice
INDUCED by real estate agent named Mnzcsheimer,
who has an office Third avenue, between Fifty
seventh and Fy-eighth streets. Hc has sent mo and
number of my acquaintanccs TO houses over which he
has authority or charge whatever, making II very
ANNOYING 60 long distance, and when you ring the
bell be told that you cannot DO admitted on that
agents permit but that you must go to the duly au-
thvrZed agent. .
1t is clearly OF false prccnces on the part OF
such agent aud should DO punished. VICTIM.