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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-21
HORSE NOTES.

Richard Pension has sold to Mr.. Bovine, Of New
York the gentleman who formerly owned Toronto
Chief. black mare Amazoninn by Dr. Hcrr's Mem
brno Boy, dam ny Membripo Chief
According to the Kentucky Live Stock Record there
arc 175 racohorses IN training Kentucky for the
coming campaign. There arc four six years old ard
upward thirteen Avo years old, thirty fouryearods
sxty-four three year-ods aud sixty our two yearods
OF these Williams Il Owings have thirteen, George W.
Bowen l. Co. have twelve, A. Buiord has nine, d.
Swigert nineteen; J. A. Grimstead, fourteen; F. B.
Harper, twelve; John Todd. ten; A. X. Richards,
teen; william Jennings, nno; Lise 4 Co., eight; b.
G. Thomas seven; 7. J. Megibben, seven; 7. }.
Nichols, six; H. p McGrath. eleven; George Rice'
seven; George Cadwallader, SIX; J. Henry Miller,
three; s. J. sayers two General Price, two: T. Ben.
nett, two; Frank Waters, one
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TELEGRAPH RIVALRY.
POSITION OF THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC--rMR.
KEENE's STATEMENT.

POSITION OF THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC---MR.
KEENE's STATEMENT.
Although tho managing board Of the Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Company profess to be conducting
their now movement GU an Independent basis II Is adj
mitted that competitive war IS likely TO cnsuc be-
tween the company and Its elder rival, tho Western
Union. The ground which the com papy intends take
anu It's means Tor maintaining the struggle stated
by Mr.. Kconc and other gentlemen associated tho
movement substantially rs iolows:-
The company recognizes the magnitude OF tho
dertaking IN which they are engaged, and looks Tor
ward 10 hard fought and protracted contest. Yet
they rely confidently upon their own unburdencd
strength and the support OF the public 10 carry them
through the struggle with success
THEIR PREVIOUS RECORD
rho company believe that they have mertcd tho
confidence Of the business community by the pre-
cison aud despatch with which all business hitherto
entrusted 10 them has been executed They desire
that due credit should be given them for having taken
tho initiative IN reducing the rates OF tclenrapnc
charges ana they hold that THIS concession to the
wants OF tho public was withheld by the Western
Union, and only grudgngly gwen at last, when the
loss OF business compelled the step In this OPPOSE
tipn TO n selfish monopoly they appear as pubic
bcneacors. though they do not claim that
their rival movement was entered upon from
purely philanthroplc motives They had suffered In
dvdualy, in common with other business men,
from the cxactions oi the Western Union monopoly,
ana they were determined 10 put up with its injustice
no longer. IL Is stated thai the financial condition OF
the company Is highly prosperous. There IS not
dollar OF debt owed by the company. Their authorized
Cupita mas uccu cutiIcly taken up, anu iucro VIII
shortly be large cash surplus III the treasury Tho
proposed rate oil reduction has been carefully csi
mated. duo allowance being Tor current expenses
Ia working the ines, and VIII be fixed at the exact
figure, which VIII insure small but certain dividend
to the stockholders from the gross receipts accrung.
The reduction can DC made AZ once upon me lines
under The control OF the company without loss and
they look 10 the extension OF their business 10y tho
construction OF new lines 10 secure them legitimate
of profit Uncncuinbercd by debt, and possessing
the facilities for tho construction of competitive
lines tho present low cost OF labor and material they
do not fear to carry on the war with tho Western
Union Mr.. kecne then proceeded TO give dcprcss-
ing picture OF the condition OF tho Western Union
Company, which, beng purely pare, 1t is not
thought fair to print,
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CARRYING GOALS TO NEWCASTLE.

II was reported yesterday at tho Produce Exchange
that a cargo OF lard which had been shipped from
this city Europe had been returned TO this port
Such an announcement in itself may appear strange
when 1t Is considered that this country supplies the
markets OF the world with this staple The facts OF
tho case, however, are thcse:-A member oil
tho Produce Exchange had sold this lard ac
DO delivered ut future period. I}eins
able to charter freight at favorable terms no shipped
the goods somewhat sooner, and tho vessel making
remarkably last passage was ready to deliver the
cargo ut least two months before the time agreed
upon Lard was DUP aud no great demand Tor IL on
the other SIDE Az the same time freight was scarce,
and to unload and store the lard would involve great
expense II was therefore resolved TO break tho
cargo, Dut send the vessel back this port The lard
was The only eilht carried, and was IN fact, only
ballast inc shipment will DC returned to Europe
soon as possible.
Sending wheat from England to this country Is an
other animating topic Change among produce
dealers IL has come INTO prominence by the receipt
OF 1000 bushels, per steamer Anchorla. on Sunday.
MI Atkinson, The consigncc Ol this cargo, being
questioned on this subject, replied that tue Western
farmers held wheat Tor rise In anticipation of war be-
tween Russia and Turkey, and at twenty five FER
bushcl higher tnnn II sells for IN London. The ship
mcnt Is but venture and II profitable Will DO followed
by more.
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THE ODD FELLOWS.
ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GRAND zScAMpMExr--

ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT--
ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS:
The regular annual session OF the Grand Encamp-
ment of the Independent Order OF Odd Fellows was
begun yesterday the Odd Fellows Hail. at the corner
Of Grand and Centre streets. Tho following grand
officers were present:-James 7. Murphy, Grand Pa
triarch Richard L. Raleigh, Grand High Priest; Elias
Goodman Grand Senior Warden; Charles V. Clark,
Grand Scribe; George Smith, Grand Treasurer, and
George L. Craft, Grand Junior Warden. Ninety en-
campments were represented and full attendance OF
the membership was present
The business transacted consisted principally OF
hearing tho reports Of committees CD various matters
connected with the subordinate encampments, and
various routine business connected with the Order.
Tho was secret and no one was admitted ex-
ccpt members OF the encampment number OF can
ddates were examined and the Grand Encampmcnt
degree was conferred upon number OF past chief
patriarchs who were ouly qualified to receive it.
Al the patriarchs OF the city Of New YORK and
vicinity invited those OF the country TO banquet,
which was spread in the grand banquctng hall, dur
ing which the business deliberations were nermited
Alter tho banquet concluded nominations were
made for tho grand officers OF the ensuing year and
election held which resulted IN the choice of the fol-
lowing-Rchard L. Raleigh. OF Encampment No. II,
Grand Patriarch; Elias Goodman, OF Encampment No
~, Grand High Priest George f. Craft OF Encamp.
ment No. o. Grand Senior Warden; Charles V. Clark,
OF Encampment No. IL, Grand Scribe; George Smith,
Of Encampment No 20, Grand Treasurer; W. b. Nom
roe OF Encampment NO "a, Grand Junior Warden.
The officers were then installed and tho encampment
adjourned.
Alter tho adjournment many Of the members re.
pared to tho basement OF the building, where
Dor Of ancient and very curious relics collected by
Palestine Encampmcnt, No. o, were on exhibition.
Considerable interest was manifested In these relics
and many visits were made, especially by the country
members In the evening the entire encampment by
invitation, paid a visit TO Booths Theatre.
The Order OF Odd Fellows instituted IN the
State OF New York In 1875 but 1t until 1928
that the first Grand Lodge meeting was held. The
Grand Encampmcnt started in 1888 and continued
body until 1s47 and l84S when division took
MIA md ha Grnuu of prn No
York and the Grand Encampmcnt Of Southern New
York chartered by the Grand Lodge OF the United
States 1850. The separate bodies continued to hold
since which time up to tho present they have met In
this city in August OF each year. beng at the Same
that tho Grand Lodge OF the State held their
SION Al the meeting in August last the Grand En-
campment decided TO hold their sessions at different
time and place from those OF the Grand Lodge, and
this is the first meeting under this constitution
The session will BIO continued and probably concluded
to-day.
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PERSONATING AN OFFICER.

Joseph A. Calvert, who Is said to DC also known by
the alias OF Button Joc," was taken before Judge
Duffy at the lombs Court yesterday, charged with H.
legally arrcsting Andrew J. Mcn on the 9Th ut,
der the pretcnce OF being detective of the Central
Oicc. Mlcn mace AFFIDAVIT that the occasion me
toned Calvert after arrestng him, proposed that
(Millcn) would pay the expenses OF lodging
the station house. The bogus officer further said that
he had warrant issued by Alderman Charles VI. Car
penter. police magistrate OF Philadelphia IN
VIII CHI Milen described a fugitive from
justice The object OF tho arrest, the complainant
states, was blackmail Milcn also charged Calvert
with conspiracy with one George IT, DAVE TO illegally
take him (Nen) into the State OF Pennsylvania He
describes Calvert cxconvct but recently released
from the Eastern Pcnitentlary OF Philadelphia.
After hearing statements from both sides In secret
session Judge Duffy permitted tho prisoner 10 go on
his parolc.
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HOW NEW YORK WILL CELEBRATE THE NATAL
or WASHINGTON.

HOW NEW YORK WILL CELEBRATE THE NATAL
or WASHINGTON.
The ga of February has particular Significance this
year. II is tho birthday OF the first President OF the
United states 1t is almost the declaration the cleo
ton another President Nearly 100 years ago there
was a certain virguian born who exercised very
prominent influence over tho deslinies OF the country
we live in
Tomorrow is his birthday, and everybody proposes
to celebrate it. FIRST OF all, Mr. Ayhne the chimer OF
Trinity church, will ring the following programme.
bells '.Red, White and Blue" Centennial fantasias,
composed by George +. Burton expressly for the
"I'y aaeaah ou' hs Sons and
Let Us Sing" Hiatt Columbia" Last Rose OF
summer" ,Lc, Me- Co.. "Eyen,ng Bells" x.,; Aud
Gem Of The Ocean" ION the shores Of Tennessee"
Grand March," 'Trinty Guinness" "our Native
Song" See, the conauering Hero Comes" p ,so !,
s.Our Flag IS There" yankee Doodle. {"
Then there will be celebration by the order OF
American Mechanics.
Tho Brooklyn Orphan Asylum viii do honor to the
birthday Of our first President
Veterans OF l2 will have good time at tho Sturte-
There is every indication that the coming celebrn-
ton OF washingon's Birthday will exceed in splcndor
all Its predecessors in this city. From Mount Vernon
TO Alaska, newly acquired territory, Washngtons
Birthday will find genial and general recognition
MARTHA WASHINGTON RECEPTION.
The celebration Of Washngton's Birthday at tho
Academy OF Music Will be devoted to charity. ST.
Johns Guild has designed attraction that cannot
fl to bring everybody from their homes TO enjoy
u grand entertainment and to do honor 10 worthy
charity The Martha Washington reception and gar
den pa ty Will be The most brilliant affair ever given at
the Academy OF Music The Grand Dukes Alexis ana
Constantine aud their suite Commodore Nicholson
commandment of the Brooklyn Navy Yard naval
officers from the Russian ana United States naycs
General Hancock and statf General shaicr s'al
ex-Presdent Lerdo or Mexico and SUIT. Mayor NY
md oil
resentatves from Washington will be present.
The costumes of the ladies' VIII NC magnin cent
Rebecca ut tho We'll. with her Tour handnlaldens will
be clad the richest Oriental dress The spanish de-
parment will exhibit Andaluslnn cost umes Of the most
attractive kind Germany VIII be represented by Mar.
guerite Goethos Gretchen and Black Forest toilets
The Gypsy Camp Will probably be the most attractive
feature OF tho ball. Iceland Will be represented by
rare, characteristic costumes One gentleman Will APP
pear IN .smile Of the costume worn by the Shah
Persia during his last visit to London and Paris he
floral temples Will be presided by the bellies OF
New York. During the evening the bands will be
masscd 20U strong, and they will perform the Russian
hymn In honor OF the Grand Dukes. Nearly every box
in the Academy has been sold
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BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Stanley A. Dayton, broker, at No. AZ Pine street,
has been adjudicatcd an involuntary bankrupt by
Register Fitch, on the petitions Of a. ii. Dayton,
George Dayton, 7. W. Hughes, Robertson Rogers,
Thomas X. James, John +. Trppc and Peters a.
Stewart His liabilities amount to over $l25, 600 A.
H. Dayton has claim of sos, ITO for money loaned
to the bankrupt.
The FIRM of Boolhby & Lasceles, importers Of wIncs
corner of Fulton and Church Streets who failed last
month, with liabilities amounting to 500 600, have
compromised with their creditors ut twenty-five cents
the dollar.
Information has been received in this city OF the ad
judicalion IN bankruptcy NJ Hartford Conn, OF tho
Hartford Lumber Company and Jonas II. Ssby lum
herman.
G. X Pcusc, stationer at No. so Broad street. has
failed, and tho stock has been sczcd by the sheriff
Mr.. Pcasc said yesterday that he would probably
range matters IN few days with his creditors, and
that no expected TO get his stock relieved from tho
Sheriff
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HANDBALL AND RACKETS.

McQuades court, No. 404 Madison street. yesterday
was packed with mass o: men. The magnet which
attracted this vast crowd n test of skill IN hand
ball and American racketa The exciting feature Of
the day four-h handed match at handball between
Phil Casey anu James Mack against James Dunn and
Bernard McQuade. These the recognized
champions OF tho city Tho conditions were best
three IN Ave games. The match quite exciting,
Casey and Mack coming out, after nard struggle,
victOrs, and the court shook with the applause.
SCORE
casey ana MACK. ..................... Il ~ Il Il
Dunn auu McQuauc.. - ~ 10
On the same afternoon an interesting match at
American rackeis was played. the contestants being
Peter Woods and James Daily, oil PottsvIlle Pa,
az INST Dave Harrigan and Thomas Fraim, tho best
three games, 10 aces up. Harrgan and partner
the second game, Woods ana partner winning the
first and third AMI match by very skiiiul play
Ing
WOODS ana Day 40 ~ ID
uarrigan ana fraltn. ~ 10 III
Another match followed at handball between James
Dunn, OF Brooklyn, and John Lenhain against Ar.
thur McQuade ana John Sheridan. This match was
well contested throughout, each man showing good
tactics and II was nnaly won in good style by Dunn
and Lehman.
McQuade aud partner. II 10 Il
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OVERCOME BY HER FEELINGS.

Mrs Caroline Banghart, prcposscssng blonde olc-
gantly alfred sat in the Witnesses apartment OF the
Special Sessions Court for two hours yesterday await
my the calling Of her Tho day previous she had
her husband, who counsellor ut law, arrested tor
assaulting her Ia a car The couple IL appears
do not live happily together anu on the occasion in
question Banghart became highly cnraged because
she spoke 10 another man that he struck her In the
face with his open hand. When the clerk ca led her
case counsel Tor the prisoner stated to the Court that
the CON plalnant wished to Withdraw the charge.
Judge smith replied that she would have to do that
In person. and she was called 10 the stand.
Her siDwncss OF movement attracted attention On
reaching The inner railing she uttered slight scream
and Tell In faintIng it, 1t some moments before
She was restored. The prisoner was released
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THE ICE FLYERS.
TWELVE MILES IN TWENTY-FIVE MINUTES
LIVELY RACE


LIVELY RACE.
New HAMBURG on THE HUDSON. Feb TO- 1877.
After scrub in the morning, in which eight
yachts OF tho New Hamburg leo Yacht Club parlici-
pated and which resulted the victory OF the Quick
step six miles course. at hai-past three O'Clock
r. NJ. Commodore Grinnel called the non-active men,
bcrs second class yachts hose carrying less
than $50 square feet oil canvassl Three contestants
drew up in line VIZ, Commodore Grnnell's Centcn-
NAL ice yacht Whit; ex-Commodorc Hughes. OF the
Oceanic Yacht Club, Dart, and Charles A. Leroy's
Qui vive. Tho course ay-starting from just above
tho New Hamburg dock-due north ono and a half
miles and return four times making twelve miles, or
say, with lacking, eighteen miles IN all There was
fresh breeze, and the leo was IN good condition
The yachts got of well together, passing the line at
1850 P. NJ in the following ordcr:-
Dart; .........."''..... oui VVc...'..''.'.'..'
Tho Dart drew considerably ahead but was
overhaulcd by tho Our yivc and Whin, Tho yachts
turning the frat mile and half at the following time:
whiG:... 49, Dars......... 49, 80
lows, tho wnn and Dart bsing neck and neck, and
swinging around the mark with hardly second be-
tween
wniG.......... 9 Dart...~....... 40
the passed tho upper turn point for the second
time in the following order, the Dart being half mile
Ocnlnu TAG OtucfS:-
IT. A. s. IT. NJ s.
Whit .......... l3 Dart. .......... IL U
Qui Vivc ...... Is IL
Returning they passed the starting point thus
IT. NJ s.. H. M. s.
Whit .......... II Dart ........... II 30
Qui Vive...... II 30
lacking up the river again they rounded the upper
point as follows
H. A. S. H. NJ. S.
Wifi ..........4 "a 10 Dart ........... 20 so
Qm vivc...... % II
by this time the Whit had considerably outstripped
her adversaries, Commodore Grnpc handling her
n.ccly. Tho yachts for tho third time swung round
the starting point in the following order, the Dart hav
ing gained on the Out Vivc:-
IT, H. s. H. M s.
Whit .......... ~ u Dart ........... 81 AZ
Qui vive. $3.50. p 80
Returning again on the last round Ind with - the
breeze still steady the yachts ew around the upper
limit for tho last time, as ioll0ws:-
H. M s. H. M. s.
Whit .......... 80 Dart ........... 33 10
Qui Vive. ...... 33
Sweeping grandly down on the homcstrech they
passed the winning line In the following order
and timc:-
H. NJ. S. II. NJ. s.
Whit .......... "a Dart ........... 30 90
Qui Nive. 4 30 40
The victorious yacht came down the Hudson in mag
nihcent style, having won the race IN 30 minutes.
The Whit sailed by her owner, the Qu VIvo by w.
Van Wyke and the Dart by Van Wart and Carpenter.
The prize, handsome Russia leather wallet goes to
the non-active NOV owner) member OF The club who
drew The Whit before the race,
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THREE CASKS TAPPED.

No, % BEAVER STREET, New YORK, Fob 20, 1877.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
We beg to correct statement contained in to.day's
HERALD relating 60 the seizure Of liquors and wines
board the Italian bark Giuseppe Rocca far II has
reference 10 our part OF tue cargo We were not tho
consgnce OF said vessel, the owners OF the entire
cargo OF liquors carried by her. nearly every
package tampcred with by the crew. We wcro
signees Of only part OF the cargo. and OF this we
found three casks tempered with, while the rest OF
brandy consigned to- us landed perfect order
OF The stolen goods which were seized by the Custom
House inspectors we claim OF course, only that por-
ton as our property which We hnd TO have been SUBJ
tracied from the three casks referred to.
RENAULD, FRANCOIS & CO.
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THE JOE" CoBURN HABEAs CORPUS.

In the anticipation that "Joc'' Coburn would be
brought, yesterday morning before Judge Brady, in
the Court of oyer and Termncr tho writ Of habcas
corpus granted on tho previous day, there was large
crowd IN the court room made very largely OF tho
roughcr stratum OF the sporting fraternity OF course
tho man attractive feature was the removed pugist,
but "Joc nilcd to appear, IL having been previously
arranged To postpone the case TIL this morning, and
the crowd after getting tired OF waiting, retired In dis
nat
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THAT HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

Tho following Captain Williams official report OF
the roDb!ng OF General lhric:-
GEORGE w. MAILING. suporntcndcnt; -
sIRA twenty minutes 10 nine T. NJ officer Thomas ilili
brought To this station giving his name ~ ieniy
Anterior residing No. 81 West twenty seventh street
from Broadway and Twenty seventh street. against whom
he preferred charge OF ntoxcaon ana stated that lie
had fallen the sidewalk aud had received BAD cut on
the head behind the left and u confused
wound sc searched by the officer and diamond ring
aud peukniie from him for saiekceplg lie said
nothing while In OF the desk OF being robbed but was
the sitting to await the arrival oi police
had been robbed of gold watch
ana chain surgeon Satterce sent ior but being
well dld not attend when surgeon Fettcr sent Tor and
his wound by his advice the man was sent home.
ALEXANDRA ). WILLIAMS.
Captain Twenty ninth Police Precinct.
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TO SPANK OR NOT TO SPANK.

Tho Committee on Teachers OF the Board OF Educa.
ton held meeting yesterday afternoon to investigate
the charges Of corporal punishment made against Miss
Anna NJ. Marsh, principal OF Grammar School No. II,
Madison street. Testimony was taken both sides
wth closed doors. The decision Will be given next
yresday.
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THE HERTFELDER MURDER.

writ OF habcas corpus returnabIc to-day, In tho
Of Frederick Bremen, who Is held as an Access
sorry tho Hcrtfcdcr murder, which occurred lately
IN Williamsburg, was granted yesterday by Justice
Gilbert, OF the Kings County supreme Court