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The New York herald., 1877-02-18
AN Ex-soLDIER's coMptAINr.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 1871

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 1877.
To THE EDITOR OF HERALD:-
AS the courts aud your valuable journal arc now
vcntating the abuses citizens receive at the hands OF
poiccmcn, will you kindly give The following place
in your columnsY
One evening, over two monhs ago, the writer cross
ing est street to take the Hobokcn ferry fell the
leo at the corner OF Barclay street. kindly assisted
to his feet by the officer the Sidewalk VINO helped
him across tho street aud gave him IN charge OF an
other oicer having the number 2I0 on his UNIFORM
cap. stopped To purchase my Ercning 7eiegrao,
winch dii not seem 10 meet tho views this MODEL
officer, who WISHED TO rush into the Jerry housc.
Words sprang up which resulted the brute striking
me with his riding whip across the back OF my rignt
hand cutting the veins drawing dclugc OF blood
and disabling the member Tor The following month.
1t Is now healed but The mark remains. Exposure
alone prevented me from bringing the before the
Commissioners, and such runiaDs know this there
tore they innict what punishment they choose
EX-SOI,DIER.
The New York herald., 1877-02-18
LETTER FROM MR.. ANDREWS.

To THE EDITOR HERALD
The HERALD does unintcni ona injustice to Jus
tice Kilbreth in assuming that he showed any undue
leniency toward Sergeant Thompson, tho officer
against whom ! entered a complaint for assault and
battery upon Michael Cannon. My intention was to
bring the to the notice of the Police Commission
ers before taking any other action, but Justice Kill
breth suggested that ought at once TO on,cr
a complaint against the officer, and immcd iatcl
issued warrant for hts arrest My purpose
not much to secure the punishment Of
the officer to check abuse which every citizen
must acknowledge has become custom. The only
purpose OF bail Is to the attendance of the ac
cuscd for trial. and In the OF officer whose posi-
cn depends upon tho issue there IL little doubt his
permit Thompson to go upon his own rccogn zance /;
but be declined TO do so, and Hxcu the bail Il sum
quite az large as Is usual In similar cases but allowing
HIM TO 20 until the rext day to obtain bail
As TO the charge OF perjury against Oicer an
Justice kiibrcth thought anu Iully agreed with
him, that that was properly case TO 20
before the Comm ssobors rather than the Grand Jury
In the first ins lance at least
IL Is very common for officers 10 make
oath 10 complaints o the facts OF which they have no
person.l knowledge, or which are wholly or in part
untrue IL IS an abuse to winch the attention Of the
Comm ssioncrs should be called: still may ed
u criminal charge OF perjury would lie in most OF
these cases. CertaLIy nothing could be Just or
impartial than the action OF Justice Ktbrcth ia this
prosecuting this case, saying that he well knew the
frequency OF such abuses aud regretted that tho
brutality OF police officers seldom meets the punish
ment IL deserves. W. - ANDREWS
The New York herald., 1877-02-18
ART MATTERS.
HENRY n. SMITHS COLLECTION.

HENRY N. bMlIH COLLECTION.
The chief art OF tho coming week viii bA .hv
sale Friday at Association Hall, Of the ne colcc.
ton OF modern paintings belonging to Henry N.
Smith, and now on exhibition at Kurtz's Gallery Tho
pictures composing the collection OF n very high
order and have dcservedly attracted tho art
connosscurs. Among the gems IS very beautiful
example OF Toulmoucbc, very highly finished moro
carefully drawn than most OF his bgures. The color
is also remarkably strong and purc. 1t Is called
"ln the Library" and represents beautiful
marriage code. The nandicrat OF this work is OF the
best quality. Verbocckhovcn Is represented by
group vi Highland sheep, full oi character and
showing the pccuiiaritcs OF thus artists STYLE GUS
tavc Brion Is represented by medium sized canvas
oi much power. autumn is presented as peasant
girl returning from the fields laden with iruI Robo
TO great advantage In one OF his finest flower
remarkable Tor the beauty and briiancy of It's color,
which is NJ once rich ana delicate, una the exquisite
skill displayed IN the painting Of the flowers and RI
objects. Hildebrandt. who rs kind Of German
Turner, has nnc Burmese sunset Tho
canvas Is oi glowing color but
scapc we'll preserved ''rhe Wine Tastcrs, >"
by zimmerman, Is "A clover picture iu OF character
II attracts attention also for the that the
comfortable old topors who are represented the
canvas have q Striking resemblance to Two VINO
were At ono time known aud feared in tho financial
world OF Wall 8 rect There are number Of other
rare works wc have not space 10 mention. The
viii take place ON Friday evening next, and there will
no doubt be lively competition amoug patrons foI
tho possession OF some ol the works when ihs
breaking up OF this collection threw somewhat
pcctcdy on the market.
The New York herald., 1877-02-18
LADIES ART EXHIBITION.

Tho Ladies' Art Association have boon perfectIng q
plan Tor some weeks back which they viii give tho
public the benefit Of In tho course Of a week Tho
ladies OF the committee have been working hard, and
propose Monday, the 26th TO open an exhibition OF
womens work at Lcavtt's broadway gallery. This
exhibition will OF original works, such as paint
ngs in oil, paintings in Color drawings In blacK
and white ana in coorcd crayons, clay aud plaster
models, designs drawn wood decorated tics China
slate and pottery, wood carving dcsgng textile
abrics objects OF household decoration lace EN-.
broldcres aud applique, decorated furniture and pho.
tographs from original pictures and statuary Alter
tho exhibition the articles will be sold auction Tho
idea an improvements ON the Womcn's Pavilion and
this exhibition viii contain some OF the best thipgs
that were sent by the ladies' to tho Centennial
The idea originated with Mrs Richard
NJ Hunt. ana II II proves the success that there 10
every reason TO anticipate the exhibition Will bc
nued every year. No entrance leo will be charged,
and the exhibition will bc continued every day Tho
private view viii be had on saturday Afternoon aud
evening. the 24th inst novel ana capital feature
OF this plan viii be tho attendance OF q number
Of ladies' OF the association at tue gallery every day.
who viii form a COMMITTEES OF reception, and viii I've
choose To put. They may be ignated by badge
from tho fact OF not wearing their mats. There will DO
n number oil exhibits from Canada, and Miss Oakley
Will scnd her fine painting Of ~ Woman Serving
The President of the association Is Mrs. Henry Peters
@ Ha'ii W. W. Cook, .so Mrs Alice Dssnss Doasvy' Mrs.
NJ. Hunt and Mrs. L. a. Bradbury the Com
mitice Of Reception, Mrs H. p Gray, Mrs.
Mrs. X 81 Hunt, Mrs p. Z. Calhoun, Mrs W. Har.
rison, Mrs. NJ. W. Thomas, Mrs. NJ X. Dix ixon Mrs +.
b. Chase, Mrs. II. A: Loop Miss Jessie Curtis. MrsC.
:. Post Miss Susan Hayes Ward Miss Gilbert and Miss
H. e. Field. Not only members oi the association but
any woman who has accomplished any original work
s invited TO EXHIBIT IT. Tho 2lst and I'D the last
days which articles Will DO accepted Tho place 10
Leavitt's. No. sl7 Broadway. We Will now have an
opportunity to see what the ladies can do and are
dong, and we venture 10 that many will bo sur.
prlscu NJ tho variety oil talent displayed
The New York herald., 1877-02-18
Exu1rrrroN or rIcruers.

Mr.. schcnck has very good exhibition Of picturcs
at his gallery which VIII bo offered for sale the 2Otl
and 2lst. Among them several OF Winslow
Homor's clover paintings; one, "ForagiDg,"
ut the spring exhibition OF the Academy OF Design.
There is also a small Ed. Moran--mooniIsht on ths
water, with brave ship hotneward bound. harvey
Young, George II. Story William ,. De Hans Crop
sey, f. Wood Perry, Sonntag, Wordsworth, Thompson,
Frank ID Briscoc, Arthur Parton and other American
artists, arc represented There is also beautiful
little George Inness Among tue foreign pictures 40
find the names OF Rosicrsc Adolf Evcric Ernest M
ID. Induno ana others
The New York herald., 1877-02-18

GRECO-liOAIAN WRESTLING.

Tho match between Professor W. Miller and Ernest
Trehcr which has been pending weeks. is do.
nnncly agreed upon, best three In Gve falls
trctons as to grps to take place at the Metropolitan
Riding Ac idemy Third avenue, Sixty-hrd street, on
Tuesday evening, February 90 Trchcr Is a German
wrestler OF very good local reputation and hts plucky
challenges to Miller, the champion, and Bauer show
that no dcsirous OF winning renown from tho best
only. While negotiations were pending Tor this match
both actively at work getting into good con-
dition and filler. who defeated tho samo man whlo
the latter was unwe in Canada, admits that he antic-
ipatcs ono OF the lcrccst battles he has ever had
The New York herald., 1877-02-18
THE FIGHTING SERGEANT.

The case of Sergeant Thompson, who indicted
for assault by the Grand Jury Friday has been per-
emptorily set down for tomorrow in the Court Gen.
cra Sessions The sergeant in the meantime con-
tinues duty in the Fourth precinct the Board Of
Police Commissioners having deferred his trial, under
tho rules OF tho department. Until after the termina
ton Of the case In the General Sessions.
The New York herald., 1877-02-18
A FUGITIVE WIFE ARRESTED.

The wfc Of Henry Klein, barber, OF No. II Je1er-
son street, in this city, disappeared very suddenly
about thrcc months ago. Klein had In his employ
young man named Gunderman, who disappeared
shortly aitcrward. 1t was subsequently asccrtainod
that the two had clopcd on FRIDAY night last the
husband received that his wifc living
with her paramour at No. 81 Garden street, Hobokcn,
and yesterday he caused their arrest and they
brought before Justice Mann, OF Hobokcn, who placed
them under $500 bail each appear Tor trial. The wo
alleges That shc left hcr husband because he had
threatened on several occasions 10 take her Lie, and
systematically abused her.
The New York herald., 1877-02-18
THE BROOKLYN FIRE RELIEF
FUND.
SALE OF THE BROOKLYN THEATRE

Yesterday morning, under the direction OF Sheriff
Albert DaRsctt, OF Brooklyn, aud by decree OF the
Kings County Supreme Court proceed ings in The
friendly suit Of foreclosure, entitled 'scymour l..
Hustled and Charles j. Lowory, as executors OF and
trustees under the last viii and testament Jonn A.
Cross tdcccascdl. plaintiffs, against the Brooklyn
buiiGing Company Edgar VI. Cullen, Individually and
as trustee. sheridan sbook ana Albert NJ. Palmer,
TIC brooklyn Theatre property sold Mr. Edgar
M Cullen, Jr., was tho only bidder, Offering S25 75O
for the property, at which price II sold TO hm.
The New York herald., 1877-02-18

a. to those matters which therein stated his In
formation and BELIEF and as to those believes
20 bo true. PHILIP kkfEGER.
sworn TO before me this 2lst day Of April IS76NAruAS
L. LEAvY. Notary Public. New York county.
A. Oakley Hall and David Leavy will appear for the
defendant, and John 7. O'Neii recently Of Philade-
phia, ana William r. Knitting will appear for the
plaintiff. Tho suit has great futter in high
German circles In which all parties moved, and
the progress oi u Is watched with considerable inter-
est II will probably be reached in day or two Mr.
Kreger rs wealthy widower and is determined 20 20
on ths principle OF millions for defence but not one
cent for Casar
The New York herald., 1877-02-18
DEATH FhOM DRINK.

An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner wotman
on tho body OF James o'Mahoncy, sixty five years Of
age, who was arrested by Onicer Boyle, OF the FInn
precinct, on the charge OF ih,oxcaon, ana ancrward
found dead in the cell. From the evidence taken IL
appeared that deceased died from the effects OF cxccs
sIvo drink and heart disease.
The New York herald., 1877-02-18
CURLING.

Tho last curling match Of the season, as far as New
York city rs concerned took place the Commission
crs' Pond, central Park, yesterday. Tho contestants
were from the New York, Caledonian, Empire, Man.
haitian New York, and Burns Curling clubs Mr.. Max.
well and Mr.. shields wcrc tho respective skips Tho
game was a very close one, Mr.. Shields team Winning
by Que point only.
The New York herald., 1877-02-18
ARREST or copURN's BARKEEprH

AT ten O'Clock on Friday night Captain Williams de-
tailed officer Smedbcrg TO enter the saloon Joseph
Coburn, No. 1856 Broadway. and demand the pro-
duction of his license. The barkeeper, George Pet
finger, unable to produce IL, and thcrcupon
arrested He arraigned yesterday morning be-
fore Justice FIammer and held in 500 bail charge
OF violation OF the Excise law.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19
History Of Chocolate.

When Fernando Cortez went to Mexico
in search of gold, the first discovery he
made was chocolate. This new substance
was considered a sort of wicked luxury, at
least for monks, who were among the
earliest to adopt it, but who were solemnly
warned against its supposed peculiar effects.
Chocolate Tor, as the Mexicans call it,
cioco5al) is the propular name for the
seeds OF the cocoa plant, in a prepared
state, generally with sugar and cinnamon.
The Mexicans improve the flavor of the
inferior sorts of cocoa seeds by burying
them in the earth for month and allow
ing them to ferment. The nutritious
quality Of either cocoa or chocolate is en-
tirely owing to the oil or butter of
cocoa which it contains. Cocoa aibs,
the best form of taking this produc-
ton, are the seeds roughly crushed. When
the seed is crushed between rollers, the
result is fake cocoa. Common cocoa is the
seed reduced to paste and pressed into
cakes The cheap kinds of chocolate are
said to be largely adulterated with lard,
sago, and red lead-a pernicious mixture
for healthy stomachs ; but what must it be
for weak stomachs craving for food at
once nutritious and easy of digestion? The
patent chocolates are nothing more
than various modes Of preparing the cocoa
seeds.
The ladies Of Mexico are so excessively
fond of chocolate that they not only take
1t severals times during the day, but they
occasionally have it brought to them in
church, and during the service. A cup Of
good chocolate, may, indeed, afford the
drinker strength and patience to undergo
a bad sermon. The bishops opposed it for
q 4i,,,c G,.f fl,o,, a Io,,rfb IL 46oip
20 the practice. Spain welcomed the gift
of chocolate made her by Mexico with as
much enthusiasm as she did that of gold
by Peru: the metal she soon squandered,
but chocolate is still to be found in abun.
dance in the Peninsula. 1t is an especial
favorite with ladies and monks, and it
always appears on occasions when courtesy
requires that refreshments should be offer.
ed. The Spanish monks sent presents OF
it to their brethren in French monasteries
and Anne Of Austria, on her marriage with
Louis Kill of France, brought q supply Of
chocolate from Spain, and it henceforth be-
came an established custom
In tho days of the Regency it was faI
more commonly consumed than coffee, foI
Il was then taken as an agreeable aliment
while coffee was still looked upon as a
somewhat strange beverage, but certainly
akin to luxury. In the opinion of Linn@us
it must have surpassed all other nutritious
preparations, or that naturalist would
hardly have conferred upon it, as he did, the
proud name of hc9broma-" food for the
gods The favorite drink of the Emperor
Napoleon was cEocO, mixture of coffee
with milk and chocolate.
Invalids will do well to remember that
chocolate made with vanilla is indigestiblt
and injurious to the nerves Indeed, there
are few stomachs at all that can bear choco
late as a daily meal 1t is a highly con
centrated aliment, and all such cease t.
act nutritously if taken into daily use
And-e,0s' Ba=ar
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

How Governor David Tod Of Ohio got his
elncation IS related by Judge Spaulding of
Cleveland. A long time ago he visited
Judge Tod of Brior Hill, and the Judges
Young son was desired to sing for Mr.. Spaul.
ding The latter says The boy, without
& word, began and sang through to the end
the solemn song of Old Grimes is Dead.
We were all greatly amused, and the Judge
remarked, There is a good deal in that
boy, if it was only brought out Well,
why don't you bring it out?' said l. His
father remarked that he would be glad to
have him attend school, but was not able
10 send him. told him that there was a
good school in Warren, and that | should
be pleased to have the boy come and live
with me and 60 to school. His father said
that he would consent, provided would take
now and then piece Of beef, etc., from the
farm. The boy came to Warren with me
and went through his school days, studied
law, began his practice, and at length be-
came Gov. David Tod, the War Executive
Of q great State.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

writer in the Boston Gazette speaks of
the recent dog-show in that city as pain
ful one. The animals, separated from their
homes and their masters, were evidently
unhappy. Most of them came near to
strangulation, stretching their chains in
search of the faces to which they were SO
fondly attached. A liver-colored spaniel is
mentioned who passed the entire day in
shedding tears. An aged pug keptup per
petual remonstrance in a rich portwiney
and moped and sulked necessarily. When
any Of the animals by chance, saw their
masters in the crowd, they gave howls of
delight. But it is said that all the poor
creatures bore their sorrows patiently, and
even the largest and most savage exhibited
no bad temper or maliciousness. This is a
tender-hearted view of dog-shows, which
has not before been taken.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

WHEN THE BAND BEGINS TO PLAY.-Forty
years ago Scott's String Band was the
popular band at the Virginia summer re-
sorts. 1t was composed of a dozen negro
fddlers and banjomen from Charlottesville,
and as an old habitue of the Springs re-
marked, there was music in those days"
The big hotel with its spacious ball room
was not built then. The old building used
for ball room at that time stands on the
lower part of the lawn near the spring, and
has been desecrated to the use of an apothe.
cary's shop and japanese store. Mr.. Clay
was here, and after duplicating Uncle
Jimmy's three julips, repaired to the ball
room in the evening AS he took his posi-
ton in the dance he called for Natchez
under HILL" The band did not know
the piece whereupon the great Wing
leader, unbending from the dignity of
craftsmanship, repaired to corner of the
ball room and assembling the musicians
around him, continued to whistle his
favorite air until the band had caught and
learned it. Returning to the floor the
dance went on, and Harry Clay "swung
corners" and balanced al" until morn
ing. From that time foreward the popular
dancing music at the White Sulphur was
Natchez under Hill"
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

Men are drowned by raising their arms
above water. the unbuoyed weight of which
depresses the head. When man falls
into deep water, he will rise to the surface,
and will continue there if he does not
elevate his hand ). he moves his hands
under watar D.. i. say he pleases, his
head will rise so high as to allow him full
liberty to breathe, and if he will use his
legs as in the act of walking Tor rather of
walking up stairs his shoulders will rise
above the water, so that he may use less
exertion with his hands, or apply them to
other purposes. These plain directions are
recommended to the recollection of those
who have not learned to swim in their
youth, as they may be found highly ad.
vantageous in preserving life.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

One can have the hands in soap-suds,
with soft soap, without injury to the skin
if the hands are dipped in vinegar or
lemon juice Immediately after. The acid
destroys the corrosive effects of the alkali,
and makes tho hands soft and white.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

Be- Trains No. and No. 1 Saturdays only.
So Stations marked thus ~ have no agents
Morning trains make connections NJ CLAYTON with
trains ON the Delaware Railroad both North and
Passengers for Baltimore change cars at Whining
Ton. Passengers from Baltimore on morning train
change cars at Delaware Junction
Round Trip tickets To Baltimore from all points
Kent County Railroad $50, good for four days
july III FRED. GERKER, Lessee.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

A man never realizes the blessings of
wealth SO fully as when he takes his girl
out riding, and discovers at the first toll
gate that he has left his pocket book at
home in his other pantaloons.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

When Rev. Mr.. Hammond was conduct
ing a series of revival meetings in st. Louis,
application was made for the use of the
theatre managed by Benedict De Bar who
died two weeks ago. In the latter's absence
his agent refused to grant this request.
When Mr.. De Bar returned and heard of
the matter, he went Immediately to the ap.
plicant, and said: "You can have the
theatre free of charge, and welcome to it..
| am religious man myself, and believe
in Christianity"
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

Delicate consideration for the elephant
-Considerate little girl" Please, Mr..
Keeper, will it hurt him if give him a
currant out of my bunY.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

Prof Asaph Hail. the discoverer of the
moons of Mars, began life, it is said, as
carpenter and with meagre education.
He married a school-mistress, and it was
this wise lady who induced him to study
higher mathematics, and who herself be.
came his instructor. He rapidly surpassed
his gentle teacher, and at twenty-five be-
came an assistant in the Harvard Observa-
tory. Shortly after the astronomical ac-
tivity of the Naval Observatory at Wash
ington was revived, in 1861, number Of
professors of the Navy were appointed, and
Hall was given position as assistant. In
1868 he was promoted to be professor.
There he has remained ever. since. heartily
appreciated by his associates. 1t was on
the night of August ii that he first saw
Marss attendants. Between the llth and
the 10th, when the weather was unfavorable
for successful observations, he both hoped
and feared, but his wife, to whom he alone
communicated his discovery, was en-.
thusiastic and confident. While impa-
tiently waiting to confirm his discovery, his
generous disposition almost induced him
to communicate his chances of success to
his associates, so that all could share the
honor; but the thought of his many years
labor without any luck" convinced him
that it would be foolish to throw away his
first really good chance. One hardly knows
what to admire most, Halls persistent and
successful struggle with his unframed mind
or his wife's brave and womanly help and
inspiration.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

Men are found to be vainer on account
OF those qualities which they believe they
have than Of those which the really pos.
sess.- ToLtaire
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

Speaking of dancing, clergyman hits
the nail on the head with the remark that
"people usually do more evil with their
tongues than with their toes
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

w. Ii. Herndon, once the law w-partner OF
Abraham Lincoln, attempted to commit
suicide at Springfield, ILL.,, last Saturday
week, by taking laudanum.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19
rEASKronp ANn WORCESTER

F"S~' lE = IF'm DeI0WArC RniIrOad connect Al IIAr
rngt"n al l-.fi T. NJ. with train making connection
with steamers for New York which leave Lewes ON
Tuesdays Thursdays and saturdays at 5 p NJ steam
ers have good accommodations for freight and pas
scngcrs. Rates Offarc and freight very low
Trains connect in the morning at Lewes. Del, for
ali points named above on Tuesdays Thursdays
ana saturdays with Steamers that left Pier 81 North
River, New York, AT p. NJ. the day before.
a. BROWN, Gen Fr't " Pass Agt J. X B., B. X F.,
and W. Railroads
II. a. BOURNE, Gen Sup, O. D. S s Co. 49, Green.
wich St, n Y.
THOMAS GROOM Supt. J. & B. r. r. LeweS Del.
Smyrna times., 1877-09-19

Scotch saying GA doar plaat wi mons
mann on's wary goad thing, but dinner
plaat wi a mons dinner on's better"