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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
EXODUS TO EUROPE.

The steamships leaving tins port for Europe ycslcr-
day carried out immense cargocs and u very large
number Of passengers Neither tho lnman National
Inc despatched a vessel. Tho fleet consisted OF tho
White Star steamship Celtic for Liverpool, with l32
cabin passengers; the California, OF tho Anchor line,
for Glasgow, with seventy cabin passengers; tho
NccKar OF the North German Lloyd's tor Bremen via
Southampton, with Ia carin passengers, and the
Castalis. lor Liverpool drcct, Also carrying go0dy
number 0, passengers There taken out In freg
about -four hundred tons fresh meat, So 900 bushels
wheat thrtysx horses, fifty live sheep aud u lots
agricultural implements, &C. Among tho passengers
OF note wcro General q. w. Cass aud wife on tho
Neckar, and tho Rev. ). Macedonia o, Cheshire Eng
land. the Ccuc. Nearly nil the steamers had full
stccragc lists ana but few evidences oil hard times
were 10 DO III their Surroundings. The rush TO
Europe Is great present that all the cabin pas.
sagcs arc already taken Tor Tuesdays steamer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
HAHN, THE FORGER.


MAN WHO RAISED THE WIND IN sKrLFuL
WAY AND Is NOW IN THE HANDS OF THE
POLICE.
For tmo past a number OF business men have
been complaining about the operations OF q swndler
who, on numerous forged orders, has succeeded in
procuring from them quantities OF dry goods jewclry
and even money. Tho criminal was clearly
skiliul in covering his tracks that clew his
identity could be discovered. short ago Officer
Weinberg, OF the Fourteenth precinct, whic going
through The Bowcry, noticed man named Henry
Hahn, alias Hall, whom he knew TO be IN expert
iorger, leaving q pawnbrokers shop. This aroused
his suspicious, aud pretext he sue
cccded IN discovering that the articles pledged
oorresponded to some winch the business
men had complained bad been taken from them.
Ho kept sharp lookout for Hahn ana canic across
him day and shadowed him 10 hts residence at No.
y Henry street. Yesterday while discngaged, the
officer VISITED the house. was told that person
lived there, but was finally shown room, IN which
Hahn WIS found la bed. A OF the room aud
the prisoners wallet revealed that he had
he had swindlcd, together with various other docu-
mcnts. Among ms victims were I.cshcr, Whitman &
Co. OF Nos. l44 ard 4iG Broadway; John Boylan, oil
NO. l35 Grand street, Bassavand X Co, OF Nos I'D
and ~ Chambers street; Stoebcrs Co, OF No. s6S
Grand street, and l.. Wolf 4 CO., OF No. 437 Broad
way In satchci containing numerous forged
papers was very clcverly executed petition
To Governor Lucius kobinson asking Tor The liberation
OF a swedish sailor named Stenssen, VINO was lmpris.
oned Tor lie To this was attached perfect imitation
OF tho signatures OF various prominent New York
politicnns. When Hahn was taken 10 the Fourteenth
precinct station house u number Of firms who been
vrtimizcd were notified OF has arrest. and most OF
them identified MN as the person who had swIndled
them. Hahn will DO taken to court to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
EX-SPEAKER RANDALL.
HE THINKS THERE SHOULD BE CHANGE IN
OUR COMMERCIAL POLICY.

HE THINKS THERE SHOULD BE CHANGE IN
OUR COMMERCIAL POLICY.
PHILADELPHIA, May %, 1877.
Hon. Samuel ]. Randall, having been invited TO
visit Galveston Texas responds as follows to tho CON-
mttee Of citizcns:-
PHILADELPHIA May 81, 1877.
GENTLEMEN invitation to me 10 visit Galveston
conferred. have delayed my reply until could the
OF the President IN connecton with the calling Of
adhered his and called 1t Tor the 4fh June
October Political aud necessities have in
duced him TO clsnge his original intention and delay such
cannot name probable time when can be
in yonr city haa promised myself the pleasure ana the
them the needs OF your section.
should 10 to enlarge our trade relations with
Mexico and with the Central aud south American states
these countries and tue markets OF tue world which
n s a the people o. ns e.sd s as not rsss
named Ne need more favorable commercial relations and
Let cite few figures the tuthfuness Of
assertion The public documents show the foreign
American continent to be about $500 ouo.Uo Our
sh sca s IS " II wen V "s
under tue Ameiicap nag. such n statement should
ae s people hs es:
Of the North enormously, and only by the adoption
manufacturing districts aud market Tor pro-
II asiseo 70 our en- 81. we
enceavor increase share Of this important
Is Inaugural ed and will be. then will your city
state and tue entire coast Of the 'a receive tho adj
do decline your hospitality tut must defer naming
tms TOR NY o an h ses Ssw, has a ana
proercd cvilities Permit me- in conclusion, to thank
course AS speaker during the trying days OF c last
Of the Forty fourth Congress ou most obedent servant
To Robert g. Street, \. Charles Hume Hon A. H. Willie
James ossourne, q b. snbn and other citizens Of Gal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
POLICE REFORM.
THE PRESENT VALUE OF GOOD RECORD
THE SCORE OF SERGEANT WEBB.

THE PRESENT VALUE OF A GOOD RECORD
THE SCORE OF SERGEANT WEBB.
The Committee VI Rules and Discipline OF the
Board OF Police yesterday sent tor the records OF
tho several ranking officers IN tho department, in
the hope OF finding some one whose conduct and
long service would recommend him SO highly TO the
Board that II could not fail to promote him 10 the
position OF Inspector This course, 1t is claimed
suited III the appointment Of Captain Foley, Of the
Tenth precinct, last week.
Yesterdays investigation brought before the COM
mttee the record oil Sergeant W. II. Webb. OF the
Twelfth precinct. II is considered one or the most
remarkable ON the archives OF the department, and Is
as iolows:--
REMARKABLE RECORD.
Ho personally arrested, while roundsman, tho fol-
loving :--Scplember H. 1870, John Welsh, crime,
highway robbery, State Prison for nvo years. on the
same day, John Gum, Tor murder, sentence, state
Prison for lite. On February 20, 1872, Roundsman
Webb anu Detective Lambert were set upon anu beaten
by George Lavey, Matthew Lavey, William Iavey,
Robert Lavcy, Daniel Dougherty and William Fitz.
gerald. Detective Lambert was killed una Webb was
covered; George Lavey was sent to State Prison Tor
lie, the others Tor shorter Sentences On August -,
1872, Webb discovered Joseph Lynch committing a
burglary Lynch attacked hm with an axe aud laid
his head open. Webb chung to him aud took nm IN.
Lynch was sent to State Prison. On September rs,
1872 Charles Kcelcr assaulted Roundsman WcDb with
ciub beating him severely. Webb arrested him
and Keeler WAS sent 10 tho Penitentiary On April
O. 1878, Webb arrested Michael Mahoney, alias
won't to State Prison or twenty years. ON April ID
1874, he arrested Edward Eddy Tor robbery; June
H. 1874, jeremiah Murphy for mayhem on June 20,
1874, George Montague aad William Brown burg
larry July 80, 1874, Mary Mclaughlin tor theit
April IL 1870, Henry solomon Tor highway robbery
and May 10, 1875, Edward Hcrrlck Tor theft. The
prisoners were all sent ID prison On April a. 1875,
he discovered John Curry attempting To rob
Sixiy-nrst street and Second avenue. a light took
place. in which the roundsman was ieed TO tho car.h
by sungshot, stamped upon by Curry and lett Tor
dead Webb recovered and was made acting sergeant,
and Curry was sent to State Prison. Webb has never
received medal, money or other reward. While hc
was u rouudsman IN the Ninctoenth precinct no madc
ninety three complaints against police dcinqncnts and
obtained ninety judgments against the onendcra
OTHER AWARDS TO III MADE
The Chairman OF the Committee on Rules and Dis.
cipne sent order to zach OF the police captains
asking them TO send certain old officers in their pre-
cincts to the Central ONCE Monday Afternoon Tor
examination. Tho object OF this ~ 70 place the old
men, who are now dong Latrol duty and have rarely
done special duty, In some 0 the easy posts IN the
courts mboat squads. The entire list Of
transfers Will DO ready on Monday.
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHIEP SIGNAL OFFICER.
WAsHiSGTox,.D. O., May Ell A. n.

WAR DgPARrMExr
OFFICE OF THE CHIEP SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsHSGroS,.D. g., May Ell A. ~.
Indications
For New England, slowly rising barometer, slight
change In temperature, partly cloudy and cloudy
weather. with rain and winds mostly from north
east to northwest.
For tho Middle Atlantic States, slowly rising bar
ometcr variable winds, mostly IRON north and west
partly cloudy weather, possibly occasional light
showers and slightly higher temperature
For tho South Atlantic and East Gulf States slight
changes In pressure, slightly higher temperature,
winds mostly from the northeast and clear or partly
cloudy weather.
For the West Gulf States slight change In pressure
or temperature, partly cloudy and cloudy weather,
with rain and winds mostly castcrly.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, slight change In
pressure, stationary or higher temperature winds
mostly from northeast TO southeast, and clear or
partly cloudy weather.
For tho Lower Missouri Valley, slowly falling baron.
e,er stationary temperature cloudy weather and rain
areas, with southeast winds.
For the Upper Mississippi Valley and tho
lake region, stationary lower pressure,
stationary or higher temperature, clear or
partly cloudy weather, and in tho lower
lake region variable Winds and In the upper lake
region Upper Mississippi Valley winds mostly
from northeast TO southeast.
The lower Missouri and Mississippi rivers will
slowly fall.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
CREEDMOOR.

THE ''BEARs" AIMING FOR PULLS" on THE
RIFLE RANGES.
The members OF tho stock Exchange, who, by
previous arrangement, had planned expedition 10
crcedmoor yesterday got there By the three O'Clock
train, from Hunters Point, just in time escape
smart rain shower. During the remainder OF the
afternoon the weather WAS delightful, and the men
OF many cares from Wall street could not
have desired more favorable opportunity Tor trying
their hands at the trigger The match us previously
agreed upon, was open 10 members OF the Stock Elk.
change. Distance 200 yards; position, standing;
weapon any rifle within the rules; five scoring and
two sighting shots. Prize, the chdInI iouship OF the
Stock Exchange and au deliberately worked gold,
diamond and cnamelled badge representing bull and
q bear supporting between them short range target
There were nineteen entries
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
MAYOR ELY AND THE POLITICIANS.

good deal TO the tendency of future local polit-
ical movements depends upon who will be appointed
Police Commissioner in place OF Mr.. Joel g. Erhardi.
whose term OF Office expired III Apr. last. Mayor Ely
and tho majority OF the Board Aldermen have be-
come aniagonstic in this matter. and a dead.ock
consequently resulted. Either side must back down
from assumed position before the controversy
be satisfactorily settled. Mayor Ely insists upon u
that republican must be appointed as 10 make the
Police Board ncn-partisan. while the democratic Alder
men have declared that they Will lot conhrm any
oept Of their political stripe. II thai
Mayor compelled down from his ul,lnalum
Mr. Henry d. Purroy Will he p.ace-at least II
Is understood that the gentleman Comptroller Kellys
first CHOICE and that means something strong fight
has been made Tor cx-Mayor wickaam. and The name
OF ex-Aiierman John REILLY, brother OF The SLcrln
been strongly pushed in ccrt,u quarters. The Police
Board exercises vast influence In the elections TINS
Guy ana hence the wrepuiiing consequent upon ing
the present vacancy Leading machL politicians
ser that bargain was made last fal IN break Ing IN,
the threatened combination against Tanmany Hail oy
which certain positions IN the GIT OF the democratic
Mayor and Aldermen should he gwen to the ropubl!-
cans Among tcss positions was, OF course the Ponce
Commissionership. The question now arises whether
or not thus bargain is 10 be kept Another story
that he VIII be nadc President OF the Board. should
Mayor Ely succeed IN having republican confirmed as
Police Commissioner II Is not unlikely that Mr. BenJa-
min \. Man erre may he nominated.
THE DisAFrEcTED ORGANIZING.
Now that the Legislature has adjourned the outside
democrats who opposed Ianmany Hail have
commenced 10 org .ney the contest
next lall undcr the title OF 'lndepcndent Democrats
With tho and OF tho republicans they hope secure
the Board OF Aldermen and majority oil Senators and
members OF Assembly from this city. Mr.. Louis NJ
Doscher, who active last fall tho Independent
ent, has been appointed secretary OF inc new
organization. Within few days the Executive COM
mitteo VIII DC announced and tho movement formally
started Several Of the Tilden and Hendricks clubs
who co-operated in tho Presidential campaign have
sgnillcd thor intention OF joining the party.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
COMMANDER MARvIN'S BURIAL.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. I

By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NEWPORT, r. T., May &C. 1877.
The funeral Of Commander J. Marvin, United States
Navy, who died recently at Yokohama while in CON-
maGd OF the sloop-of-war Alert, soemnzed hero
this afternoon. The arrived in charge OF
Lieutenant Livingstone, Commander Marvln's cxecu-
tive officer The service according to tho Episcopal
ritual and very Brief the customary naval honors hav
ing been shown TO the memory Of the deceased Mt
Yokohama Among the laval officers present at tho
burial were Rear Admiral A. t. Case, Captain Edward
Sin psou; Lieutenant +. A. Paine, in command VI
the torpedo boat Alarm; Lieutenant Commander
Charles O'Neil, in command OF the soop- oi-war
supply; Surgeon Winslow, Paymastcr Foster, Lieu
tenants Coudcn Nichols and Newell and Lieutenant
Commanders SclIrage, Converse and Stcadman
Several cx-navy officers In attendance, together
with military officers from Fort Adams.
The casket was shrouaed with tho American colors
IRON tho United States rner ina lowered
IL into the grave Several prominent residents Of
State we're also present.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
CONFLICTING JURISDICTION.
IMPORTANT LEGAL QUESTIONS no DE DECIDED
IN NORTH CAROLINA.

IMPORTANT LEGAL QUESTIONS 10 DE DECIDED
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
RALEIGH. May 20, 1877
The cases ofthe United States revenue officers in.
dicied IN State courts for violation Of State laws
which involve conflict Of authority the state
and federal COURTS will come up at Greensboro
on the Both inst. before His Honor Judge Waite
Chief Justice OF the supreme Court Of tho United
States There viii at that time be decision as to the
authority OF tho State courts to try officers OF the
United States government Tor breaches Of State laws
writ OF certiorari has been issued the United
States Circuit Court calling Tor transcript OF tho
against Collector Wagner and othcr revenue officers
indicted IN Forsyth County Superior Court ard Judge
Kerr OF tho State Circuit Court has ordered the clerk
disobcy the writ. certiorari has also been served
upon tho clerk OF the Ashe County Superior Court
handing him to certify to the United states Circuit
Court, ut Greensboro, tho case OF Ed. Ray and other
revenue officers indicted in tho Ashe County
Court Tor MURDER ana Judge Schenck. holding the
OF the district, has instructed the clerk
obey tho writ Tho trial OF the at Greens boro
will prove interesting and their results important
Governor Vance VIII no doubt appoint able counsel to
represent the State IN the case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
MR.. BEECHER CORRECTED.
NEW YORK, May 20, 1877.

NEW YORK, May 20, 1877.
To EDITOR HERALD:-
In your summary of Mr. Beecher's Friday nights
talk, published in today's paper, you report him as
saying:-"It was English gold that poured out
like water In the OF the Peninsula against the
struggles Of the people for liberty" II Mr. Beecher
be correctly reported no las certainly read history
TO very little purpose, tho facts Of the being
acty tho OF what he states II true English
gold and blood were poured out Ike water during
that but Il to help the people their
liberty aud restore 10 them the right OF goveruing
Their country IN their own way. Any one passaby
well read IN the wars OF the FIRST Napoleon knows
that the French In vadcd the Peninsula IN 1907 they
overran the country, upset the established govern
mcnt and In ls0S proclaimed Joseph, brother Of
Napoleon King OF Spain. When the English expcdi-
ton landed that same year they received by
tho native population us libcrators and such they
proved to be, tor they drove tho invader out and.
that accomplished, quietly evacuated tho place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
THE POLICE AND THE EXCISE
LAW.

The Police Commissioners do not know how 10 deal
with tho vioators OF the Excise law. General Order
No. 2o3 provides for the arrest Of all persons with
licenses and all persons with licenses failing TO
comply with the provisions OF the Excise law as II was
interpreted before the recent decision Of Court
Appeals.
the following rcsouti0n:---
Resolved That General Order No 2U3 and the decision
OF the Court of Appeals the subject OF excise
referred to tue counsel VI the Boud
his opinion and advice to the effect OF tn decision
the and dnties of the police in relation tte
Of Intoxicating liquors and informing tbs Board what
utes regulating restraining prohibiting ~ the city Of
New York the sale Of Intoxicating liquors. time and
in any place in said city. IN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
A CHIEF OF POLICE ARRESTED.
AN ACCUSATION OF BURGLARY AND LARCENY
THE OFFICER SUSPENDED AND HELD FOR

TRIAL.
South NoRwALK. Conn, May &c. 1871.
An instance Of alleged aagrant violation Of public
trust has just come to light here, the alleged cuprit
being Orrin futile, Chief OF Police Tho crcums
as charged, as tollows:-Mr Lorenzo Dibbe keeps
grocery in one OF the principal streets OF the city
James Long. trustworthy young man. Is employed
as clerk. For some weeks past Mr. Dibhe has missed
sums OF money from his TILL and has been pcrplexed
In his effort to detect the puroiner lie caused the
premises TO be watched nightly IRON without and So
arranged matters within that no person could leave In
the night without his knowing OF 1t. Falling in these
efforts, ne placed IS IN the drawer last SUNDAY night
marking each piece OF money in sucn manner
that he could readily recognize again and instructed
the boy Long to sleep III tho store. Long was undis
turbed during the night. but in the seven OF
the eight dollars were missing. The BOY knew moth
Ing Of tho abstraction. and alt the doors oil the store
were found to be undisturbed. On Monday night
other sums OF money were left in the drawer ana
they as mysteriously disappeared This is alleged 10
have been repeated Tuesday and Wednesday nights
with similar results, tho boy sleeping In the store.
SURPRISED.
On Thursday night. after midnight, the boy was
awakened by Chief futile, who seemed surprised 10
find MIN IN tho store. On the contrary, Long was
asounded at the presence OF the officer inas UGH as
doors To tho store had been securely boiled be-
fore he went 10 sleep Tutiie pretended that he had
found the front door aar and that IN the performance
Of his duty, lie md entered to see who was inside.
Plainly, he said, The boy the guilty purity, aud his
icigncd surprise and excuse would avail as al cx
pIanation. Long stated tho Instructions he had re-
his visitor TO Mr. Dibblc In the morning.
RID FOR siLENcK.
futile then went to the front and after consult
ing with Roundsmnn Berger, VINO was waitng on tho
sidewalk outside returned and tried 10 concate tho
boy ny offering TO keep the affair secret II he would,
and departed In tue morning Long told his story and
made II SO plausible that Mr Dibblc was convinced
that he had at last found the source OF annoyance.
futile was arrested on cnarges OF burglary aud petit
larceny, and the evidence against him was strong
enough 10 warrant the Court holding him Tor trial IN
bonds OF 81 000 Mayor Dudley r. Ely on learning the
he n nd icve
plice anu appointed others to I'LL their places.
Tuttles trial Is set down Tor Wednesday, next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
THE GUNsEE MURDER.

The belief Is daily gaining ground that MrA Gunser,
the widow Of the man killed East Williamsburg
sunday night. the 18th iust revealed ali that
she knows o. the occurrence. That the couple lived
unhappy together appears 10 be well established
:acL Gunser himself bad frequently said that be
lived If, thai was uncomfortable. HIS mother, az
aged woman. said H. reporter, yesterday, that she
woald like 10 tell before the Coroner what she knew
about that house. "More than olcc poor has
SAID 10 me, i cannot stand ~ will XIII m se-iet
the run over me - once. alter a quarrel with
his wife. he did attempt suicide by cutting his head
OF with q circular saw ia hts carpenter shop. That
The saloon had bad reputation is also well known
the Board o. Excise. both this ard last
year. refusing TO grant Gunser license.
II has further bceu ascertainod that mmcJi-
ately after tho birth of her nat chi.d Mrs. Gunser
sent word OF the event to William Schmidt. with who
she intimate terms. When the party had
turued the house after burial OF Gunscr's body
on Wednesday geu,icmln OF wealth and position re
and hc went 20 the house Mrs Gunser. doubt be-
heving that he friendly 10 her. asked hun tbs
back She there burst into ana said to him,
.sAr. --- have sent for you 10 tell you; sit down
aud VIII tell sou all about the murder and how IL
CURED more than any else Knows Tho gentle
refused TO lear her for prudential reasons, and.
making excuse, lott the house. The two young
VINO shooting at the target In Gunser's place
the sunday evening before The murder have not yet
been found
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TO BE HANGED.
THE DEATH WARRANT READ TO THOMAS FRAN
CHS cuRLEY, MURDERER OF MARY ANN
wHITHY
DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.


PorrsrowS, Pa, May 26, 1877.
Tho last Of the Curley. Whitby tragedy PRIOR
to the execution OF Thomas Francis Curey, WINS
enacted at Norrstown this afternoon. Curloy
convicted at the December term OF tho Montgomery
County Court 1875 OF murder IN the first degree,
Tor taking the life Of Mary Ann Whhby, an estimable
maiden lady, ana with whose family Curlcy was en-
ployed as farm hand. Application at the inferior
for trial failed, and stay OF proceedings
Tor ono year was granted. The came before the
Supreme Court in the early part Of this month, when
that body confirmed the verdict Of the lower Court
ana ratiucd the sentence OF death.
THE DEATH WARRANT
Governor Hartranit signed the warrant for his cx-
ecution on August y, and to-day sheriff Lirderman
received this instrument AT two O'Clock the warrant
read Curey his cell in the prison. III presence
OF the District Attorney, the prisoners counsel and
several other persons. Curey received the party
calmly, petrayIng little apparent emotion. Hc stood
leaning with one hand against the wall, and ut one
time, the reading proceeded, his lips quivered
slightly, indicating an inward struggle.
After the death warrant had been read Sheriff Lin
dcrman told the condemned man that there W
no hope for him, and babe him prepare to meet tho
fate that inevitable. Curley listened the reading
and remarks but snid nothing. He had been apprlsed
by Mr. Brunncr, ono OF his attorneys, OF the Sher's
coming