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New-York tribune., 1877-01-08
THE AMERIQUE ASHORE.

THE STEAMSHIP AGROUND AT SEABRIGHT.
The VESSEL RUN ON THE BEACH IN FOG WHILE
IN CHARGE OF A PILOT-FIFTY-FOUR PAssEN-
GERS AND ONE HUNDRED AND sIxTY-Two
OFFICERS AND CREw-AIL TAKEN SAFELY
ASHORE EXCEPT THREE SAILORS WHO WERE
LOsT-THE MAILS AND SPECIE SAVED.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE
LONG BRANCH, Jan. 1.-THE transatlantic steam
ship Amerique, from Havre for New-York, came
ashore at Seabright about four miles north of this
place. She struck about 3 o'clock this morning.
There were 3 cabin and 81 second and fourth-cass
passengers and 1872 officers and crew. all OF whom,
with the exception of three of the crew. saved.
Soon after the ship struck, the captain ordered
small boat, with crew composed of Officer Brioning
and IL men. to convey information ashore and
obtain assistance. The steamship was then
only 20 yards from the beach. The boat struck
the beach, but the undertOw and the floating Ice
together-there being much of the latter-upset the
boat, and three of the were lost. One of the
bodies recovered abOut o'clock this afternoon.
A crew from Life-saving Stations Nos. and were
on hand, and succeeded soon afterward IN shooting
line to the ship, and by the aid of the crew of the
Amerique the life car was soon drawn on board.
The passengers at first afraid to get in the car,
but Mr.. Cornell Jewett, who was passenger on
board and his wife got into the car and safely
drawn ashore, after which all the passengers and
most of the crew were landed, five six in the car
at time. The captain still remains aboard looking
after the vessel. All the mails and specie were
safely landed.
The vessel lies well upon the beach, and it is
thought that at low tide she will be high and dry.
Cornell Jewett and wife, and Spanish lady, who
were the only cabin passengers. are at Emery's Ho-
tel at Seabrght; while the second and fourth-cass
passengers and large part of the crew are at the
East End Hotel, Long Branch Most OF the passen-
gers will arrive in New-York tomorrow afternoon,
arrangements having been made to send them over
the New-Jcrsey Southern Railroad.
The passengers all speak in the highest terms OF
the captain and during the long and stormy
passage across the Atlantic. The ship was in charge
of pilot taken on board yesterday, Jan. 9, from
Pilot Boat No. q, latitude 400 3, about 1877 miles
from New-York. The sea at that time was smooth
but aftcrward the weather thlckened up very much
and was SO when the vessel struck. The supern-
tendent of the steamship company arrived at the
Government dock at Sandy Hook about o'clock p
H.. and Immediately telegraphed the superintendent
Of the New-Jersey Southern Railroad Company and
obtained an extra train and went Immediately to
the wreck. The wreck caused the greatest excite
ment along the shore, and for many miles inland the
news quickly spread, SO that this afternoon the
beach sfor miles was lined with people. The
conduct of the of the fe-saving stations can
not be too warmly applauded. They were promptly
on hand and by their exertion saved every man that
was on board after tley arrived. Had not the boat
left the ship ali would have been saved.
New-York tribune., 1877-01-08
PARALYSIS OF SENATE BUSINESS.
" MANY SENATORS AWAY THAT THE COMMITTEE

CAN Do NOTHING.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-There is not much
Prospect for the transaction Of any important business
TIE Senate until the return of the investigating COM
0''ees from the South and few bills can bs reported
New-York tribune., 1877-06-25
A VICTORY FOR TIE RAMBLER.
HER OCEAN CONTEST WITH THE IDLER.

Although the Seawanhaka Yacht Club was
unsuccessful obtaining large number of entries for its
ocean Saturday, the contest which was confined
the 1Isclass schooner yachts ldler, owned by s. j.
Colgate and Rambler. owned by W. II. Thomas, proved
TO be close and interesting Both yachts steered by
their owners and in order that the might be sailed
on as even terms as possible and with lair chance to
test accurately the relative speed OF the boats Mr. Col
gate made very important concessions TO the Rambler
the way OF and time allowance. From what Is
said among yachtsmen il would appear that there
is considerable Jealousy manifested in the New York
Yacht Club of the growing Importance of the seawan
hala Club, and that tins of the for
few responses the atters invitation for
ocean regatta similar 10 that held last year. and which
then proved eminently successful
Outside Of Sandy Hook the wind was fresh from the
southwark with indications OF increase in force. IL
was then determined that should be south
east from Buoy No g. 20 miles and return At 1890
the signal given to start, when the yachts
oil tie port tack across the bows of the committees
steamer Cyclops, thc Rambler leading by about four
lengths Both yachts caught the feshcning breeze out
side OF the Hook, and sped along at good pace, the
Rambler increasing her lead slightly. The per-
fecy the sky cl0udicss The Rambler was the
first 10 round the turning point at l:2sO3, followed by
the Idler minutes ana 10 seconds later The hOmeward
run begun with the addition Of balloon staysails
each yacht, ana, WIN the esheng breeze II was cyi-
dent the yachts carrying all tle sail that
advisable. The Rambler met with several slight mshaps.
away or tine clew OF the ibtopsail and badly split
ting the sail. Just before she reached home,
the rope OF the stay sll parted and the
sa1 spiit in ribious from head 10 loot In mis-
condition the sail dIfted overheard dragging out lar
astcm, where II remained until after the hnish The
Idlcr came Lomc IN better style but both yachts
applause all passing craft the wind grew frcshor
and the yachts went astcr, M the rate OF II miles an
rails were nearly under wafer The Rambler was irs u
reach home at 37l9 beating the lder by minutes 20
seconds corrected time, ON Ae"-Nork Yacht club allow
ance aud thus winning the plze oi 500. The following
table Is the result Of the race.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-25
CIVIL NOTES.

Mrs. Mary A. Spnola has begun an action against
william L. Splnoa her husband fora limited divorce. She
charges him with treatment and he has not been
sober for The defendant B over GO years OF age
and Is said 10 be brother Of Gen. Spnoa
The formal judgment in the suit Of the Sixth Ave
nue. Railroad Company against the Gilbert Elevated Railway
Company decided by Judge sedgwick in August 1876 was
entered on saturday 1t perpeiuay enoins the defendant
building its road in any part OF sxtaYe Inc costs are
S2l6i 80.
Washington Tobias bought a mortgage on lots
taken for LeNngoaye after the report Of the commissioners
for opening had been confirmed He sued the city
f. foeclose the mortgage Judge DonOue in Supreme Court
neca Term decides that b0t by statute ana on f0a OF
pubc policy the plaintiffs purchase was prohibited ana dis'
misses the complaint
In the suit of Keteltas against Keteltas, brought
by the widow Of William A. Ketetas to b. declared entitled
under husbands viii TO share in his personal property
as one II the next OF kin" judge Doohnue In supreme
Court Special Term, has dismissed her compliant ne VII
made before the plantH marriage ana e the Ouh OF
keeltas De divided among
nex OF Kin, Who nrpheWs and nieccs Judge Donphe
decision decision OF the General Term where lae
same estate up in another proceeding
New-York tribune., 1877-06-25
PASSENGERS ARRlVEp.

FROM LIvERPoOI.-H sieamsaig E'yomma Iure pa
w. @. AMMAN H. A. schie. Josiah Qunc-y, Aht'i s' J.
way David Ufalc Thomas Udae the leY. j Mailer, &.
NJ Lauqhin, Miss L. Rodgers, James AcAnyd lii. j. Ack
dfep Mira b. Thomas and child. Miss HalIGn, Hr ani
MIS- Abraham Foster. Miss Juliet Phelps hr. aud AlA
lant MIS-. II. Atkins, Mr. NJ Ihou alIs. ~ '"A ltAi t
and Mrs smith ana infant James ii1%Db2n ionA " t
Engol Robert Loyease.sii Manoison, Hy AtNiHso" DO
Roisen. Mrs Olive Ralsen. James 1tior. . -
A IN ,fgT z s q o Mn STnf ~ ss n NJ. - Tin' nssa . sa
swain Mira. Duy and Two children. u. IT, Lehman issot
sal,e Mrs Wright Alfred Wright aiIs Gnord W " Box.
all Arthur Wooa MIS- Lockycr and Two cnieren' Richard
PROM BREMEN-In deqush,p I2her. June 23.-Hugo
Rothschd MS. Fanny Eohs,ll.d clld end servant. -
Cailu1yer Mr.. Boch0l, Ad itesiu. ME- taiha I0ri X
Fr.eir MeIber Ms q Kuct Mis Meta wei, yrl BertSi
DuakelBrre, Mrs Ana Dunkeibcrg Isaac Ebr.ann Cost
2ander PclS za1ders, Mrs Beri6a irerzoch Ind eii
Genrg Gioas, llcgn Hess Bgrnh Whtn 1fs ~ .
Falk child. Ilesor l. Doussr. T. llWebc and 500. IT,
scTinq. !. Ogey D. ottanch, W haan Mrs Louis, tseaer
nor w. Park Lila Park Master Park o. A. Gagci. lr&
n II. Baxter and servant; pit ana Nfr iusDl VT
Haskins sr Purly, Henry Ehrnan. !. do saba. isaae
C. Colby, n. Marsion, Goorca Piait Mrs. Parish
craig Mr and Mrs Theoiore wcDhcr. NJ. ". Bennett J.
Lewis Grant, L. G.. GOotac Ars. G. Pcer- L. - Saxe art
Bridget McGoldres, J.. A. Pratt g. ~; stnrgant AuG
Holt, George Eng'lm'ysr A. Conshn., d Jrph
Close Alex. Murphy, Amos Iadcr Wm. \; Harus j.
Davidson, :. ThonI.on. r. H4san, y lafs,n ~ halr "a
H. Berry, \. s Els Geo ia Ii9 Geo iioae9efoii Sgi
Lodovlco. William schrnptou, Philip AndrewH r g
Packard, Il. GaaG Mrs }. Williams Iirs hcca6e
Andrew Hood ,orig r. sfsrse J. Coruly g. Inrieht H.
Brown j. Watson j. Re Henry nsNman' man os " 9, II pa
koD Manuel Marini fieuerck flosr
New-York tribune., 1877-06-25
TEMPERANCE WORK.
FUNDS NEEDED 10 INSURE SUCCESS
AN APPEAL FROM THE REV. DIR. CROSBY.


The Society for the Prevention of Crime
finds necessary in order carry ont its plans
fully ask those in sympathy with Its work to assist II
ny con trbutions. These may be sent 10 Benjamin
latham, Treasurer OF No. 80 Beekman-s or to William
F. Mott Chairman of the Executive Committee, OF No.
So Irving-plaee The Rev. Dr.. Howard Crosby, the
President has written the following letter:
To slY FRIENDS: have undertaken 10 be one OF tine
leaders In the effort close the rumshOps m sacrifice Of
my personal comfort and earnestly ask those who know
me to give their support The Will be used IN
enforcing the laws. We shall be perfectly successful II
every good citizen says AYE" and will join IN this or
ganized movement to 20 forward Yours very rlly,
HOWARD CROSBY.
Fearing that there may be misappchenson as to
the objects Of the society Theodore Bourne the secrc
tary explains its origin and intended work follows:
IT not, have supposed, new form OF temper
ance movement; the other hand one got up by
Dr. Crosby 10 encourage moderate drinking. Nor 10
OrcauZed SUI erscc cOunicrdcl the efforts or total
abstaners. II originated by gentleman Who has
eudCayured for years 10 oppose municipal cOiup
tOn and extriyagant taxation Tired OF cJntesng with
the politicians he turned his attention 20 tie root OF The
evils and found that temperance caused blythe tipping
houses the chief Further examination revealed the
that rum,ellers governed tis city ana BroOFn As
sequence he devised the plan OF an associlon 10
overthrow the power, reduce taxation, ahd diminish
crime. Eight energetic yet 10 be elected On the
Executive Committee.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-25
REFORMING THE DRUNKARD.
MEETING AT TnE GOSPEL TENT-PREPARING Fo
MURPHY's VISIT.

MUBPHI'S VISIT.
A Temperance meeting under the auspices Of
the Lay Preachers Association was held yesterday
afternoon at tine Gospel Tent, IN Thirtyf0urhs. near
sixthaye., and very well attended. Thomas Masln
c. !. Buny, s. II. p. Megs, and others spoke on the
local temperance movement, and George II. Stuart Of
philadelphia gave an account of the Murphy crusade IN
that city ana Its results. Several reformed drunhard
narrated their experiences. number OF requests for
PRAYERS were madeby mothers FOR sons, by lady for
her father. who is rumseler by two wives for their
husbands. About dozen young men remained for the
inquiry meeting
The temperance organizations arc making arrange
ments for the preliminary work OF Francis Murphy.
which Will begin at Sea Cliff in July. temperance
camp meeting Will begin on July D. under the general
management OF the Rev. W. c. Steele Of Brooklyn.
Among tie speakers will be Judge Van tOt, susdnna
Evans, Jenue Parks, "Mpthcr' Stewart. Geo. W Bun
CAV aud Rev. Mcssrs ". H. Boolc j. d. FIlton and
4. s. Pat on. on July Mr. Murphy expected 10 begin
his work remaining at sea Chn three days, and then
spending about yen days III He" ioIh; prooapy IL.
Cooper Union While IN S city Le VIII bn the guest 0i
John b. Gibbs aud VIM. r.. Dodge In September hc viii
revisit NewIork under the auspices of tne National TEN
pcrance Association when he will remain rom month
10 six wceka. The meetings will be held IN different
parts OF the city, extra efforts being put forth 10
the attendance Of liquor sellers and drunkards He l.
upon other agencies than talking % accomplish rrformt
ton" Referring to the newspaper rcpe ts in Pm ade.-
pha OF Mr Murphy's approaching nupuals Win an nt-
tractye and wealthy Young lady, MT 1lpps sad;
There is truth In the story, aud whc u would be
right and proper under ordinary circumstance Ia TINS
instance Mrs Murphy aud her children would most seii-
oIIsy object 10 IT,"
Oliver Cotter and his band OF temperance workers
were busiy engaged YESTERDAY In Brooklyn, IN euctng
ont saloons which had back doors open.
The Brooklyn saloon keepers are placing over their
doors neat signs bearing the words Tavern" ard Inn"
The Women Crusaders held meeting yesterday, la
Brooklyn and resolved to bogn their annual crusade
early IN July.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-25
TWO NEW CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

The Male Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum at
Abapy-aye. and ST. Marlsplace, Brooklyn, was dedi-
Gated by Bishop LOughn yesterday afternoon, with i-
prcssive ceremonies. The services were held III the
large chapel connected with the institution aud con
sisted Of the rendering OF psalms and the ltaDy The
bishop, accompanied by acolytes and priests, marched
in procession through the building sprinkng
the walls with holy water. The Rev. Father
Malone Of WiEamsbWgh delivered discourse,
calling attention 10 the large debt Of the asy-
lr aud reques ed that the Catholics Of the city would
assist in the cHdeayors TO cancel H. Bcncdcuon was
given i the Rev. Father Carroll, the boys Oi the asylum
singing the hymns After the services all present re-
p9ire0 to the large yard where they were addressed by
Navor Schroeder Corporation Counsel Dewitt, Col T. Il.
Lansing nd others Among those present werc judge
Walsh Ch.ei OF Police Campbell Nr Fields oT The Board
OF Education, Fathers OHare, MeNamara, D0dsheriy,
Ksely, Evans, " Donald and Others. The building ana
grounds cover 20 LOIS The house was begun IN IeG5,
and has been occupied several years. IL provides for 04O
boys The total cost $4,000, Oh which there IS a
debt Of $4,000.
Atlaniicavc., Brooklyn. laid by Bishop LltuJohn
on Saturday. address also made by the Rev Dr.
Schcnch This institution, which is built by Tie Church
Charlty Founda- on OF the Protestant Episcopal Diocese
NJ Long Island will cost to erect and furnish about
S5UOOO u win be under the charge OF the sisters OF
Charity the Protestant Episcopal Chmch.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-25
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1877.
THE COURTS.

THE suRRoGATE,s POWER IN THE DANCER CASE
Surrogate Calvin has filed his decision hold
ing that the authority to pass upon the validity OF the De-
quests in Miss Mary Dancers will Is vested In nm Dy 'e
act of 1870. and he win therefore decide upon suc,
clauses OF the will as may be objected to by counse
for the contestants The Surrogate says: 81 am not
able TO perceive any good reason why such jurisdiction
should not be conferred upon considerations OF con-
yenence OF fitness for 1t to me that the eehstruc
ton of the various provisions OF will which Is SUD
tted for probate the Surrogate Is most appropriately
devoycd upon such Surrogate, and that Its exercise
would subserve the convenience of the parties lgant
and SECURE uniformity and economy OF time and expend
turc From the best consideration have been able TO
give the yaou questions raised to the jurisdiction 0l
This court under the OF 1870 am or the opinion tat
have the authority to determine the validity OF the va
rous dspOSions contested and that Ii - my duty to 90
so in Obedience 10 the spirit and purpose of that act
The viii up for further hearing on Tuesday at
3 ID.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-25
HARLEM URGING RAPID TRANSIT.

Many property owners and wOrklngmen OF
Harlem gathered in Association Hall, at FOur-aye and
Onehundrcd-and-twenty- y-nintlst on saturday evening,
TO express their views OF the necessity Of rapid transit
by steam between upper and lower parts OF the city
Jordan L. Mott, member Of the Rapid Transit Coinms-
son presided The resolutions deprecated the action OF
the Chickerng Hall meeting Thursday night and de-
cared that the real ssue between rapid transit as
proposed by the Rapid Transit Commission and none Ak
all The precnse that private property would be taken
without adequate compensation was pronounced absurd
and the action of the street railroads, in melting the
people to oppose the of The streets without payment
was said 90 be Inconsistent they occupied the middle
OF many of the important streets and avenues.
Jackson schultz said that the street railroad coulp
MES and not Iropcrty0wners the real opponents
0f rapd transit What wanted the right Of way
nnd 10 atteInp TO pay for this would be death-bow 10
rapd transit lie HAD never had DOUBT OF the necessity
ana praoticabilty Of elevated railroad. Mr. Schultz
sFnkC OF hc short sghtcDeSs OF the street companies III
their opposition rapid transit would really Denent
them by causing the upper part OF the island ana West
chester County 10 be denScly populated. 1he Uhloh
Ferry COMPANY he said, had never opposed the con
srction of the East River Bridge, and this cOmpnys
pocy was result of WISE common sense, ana cor
rect Vcw such should be taken by the railway com
uanics in this city. Assembltman Langbein described
The action the last Legislature IN regard 10 raph
transit Addresses were also made by Joseph l. STEM
Law son y. Fuller \. II. PuIdy, and others.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-25
puRIFYING,ruE TENTH PRECINCT.

A general closing of the disOrderly houses
in the Tenth made carly yesterday morn
ing by Capt Foley, whose assistance Inspector Mur
ray had sent 30 policemen from adjoining precincts.
Eight disreputablc places tine B0wery, Canal and
Torsyth-ss were visited by the police, and more than
200 prisoners were locked up in the Edridge street
Station. or these 80 men and women were arrested ~
Nos 81, I3-, 13-l2 and 11O torSyth-st., ana No AZ
CaMa-. ail or houses of prostitution Slul-
uiiancus desc ia made Ou three dsordelly
places Cn tho B0wcIy. Sergeant Webb led section o
mon 20 owen Geughns concert saloon at No. 1O3
Bowcry, which resort Tor thieves and abandoned
women of the character Nearly 100 persons We're
surprised white they were carOusug n Tie saloon. ana
ai.cr mach excitement an4 tumut we're oDlgCa 70
march 10 thc sfaiOlhousc The saloon m 10. ~ BOW
cry. known Us " Owney Gc0gtan's No. - visited
by another sccicu of Ioiicc commanded by sergeant
Dahlercm. The proprietor. Patrick Lari-y, t one thie
in the employ OF Gccgau aud 10 other persons most Jl
Them pros iiaes aud thieves. were arrested Inc Ouid
section oi policemen under Sergeant Watts VISITED The
81. Lawrence HO.el 20 No. 81 B1Wery which had bern
complained Of as house az assignaton, ana arrested
the lluputtOr aud about 30 ether persons.
4 large number Oi joe pie assembled 1n mont or EsSeN
Market Police COuIt ycscI day, attracted by hc El-
lncut of i. prisoners arrested In the Tenth Precinct
justice Murray held The pyoprie.ors each in 5000 pail
Tho inmates ineG 80 each, OF sentenced 10 M
pIIaOuuent Tor short terms
New-York tribune., 1877-06-25
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST A CALAMITY.
CONDITION OF TILE PARK PLACE BUILDlNG.

Some excitement has been caused III Park
place y fears for the safety the building at No 103
which is tenement house. built Of brick, four stories
and half high and occupied the rst floor by Goe
chus d Wood, produce dealers, and above by elght
families new building on the site adoii-
ing No O3 and because the tide from the North River
affects the artificial soil that part of the city, The
foundations are being laid three feet below those OF No
1903 1t is asserted that this has caused the adjoining
wall of No 1O3 to weaken, and when the attention OF
the Building Department called to H. notice was at
once given 10 Mrs Maria Adams who owns the property
Her husband who acts as his wie's agent
was informed that the wall must be braced
up. On Friday night the wall nearest the
new building settled so the heavy stone doorsteps
cracked The police gave notice the Binding Depart
ment aud tile occupants of the house. but the laJel Ic
fused TO ont except one family which departed on
Saturday evening Some Of the Uher tenants 40 not
sleep there but all say they viii not away uni tnty
is question rent. Saturday the Building Depart
meni causad the most dangerous corner 10 ne Draceh
and IL is undelsto that the department intends now 10
cpM1uct The repairs Itself. since Mr. AuanS VIII not lo
low It's instructions. Mr.. Adams says the WORK was
going on properly and that the Building Department
interfcTed for interested and financial reasons
Yesterday IN 'rning Dcplty McGinDis was on llc
spot but did not consider the danger Immediate. No
worked there during the day. The tenan's except
the produce firm on the first floor, generally to
have no fear wood of that firm Thought the cracks
widening last evening The casing aIOuhu the
window in the ONCE certainly was inucl ciachct
The front and walls also showed very siight ahcr
turrs Whcb declared were growing larger. me
viii take part in the matter un;il ordered by the
Building Department.