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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

Tallahassee announcing his assumptions Of the
duties Of the commissioner.
Upon cross cya muation Il Wis ~jairI thai
Judge Wood was 10 Ohio where the re,leps.
tion was directed, and that no Open ,cr!o Of the
y. S. Circuit Court had been held ia Florida
suce the resignation
Justice Clifford then aonouucol that it vss
his opinion that under the orders adopted, tie
whole case vas now open ana before the Caurr
wbereupon
Mr.. Merrick asked that. iu2snucl as the
question of Humphreys eligibility wss new
and as counsel on his side had made pr1rar..
tons 10 argue it at length he would ask thar
three instead of two hours be allowed the oh.
jeetors The Justice thought the ease had
been fully argued in the opening, but upon .
vcte it was Determined TO allow the request
the opposite side being sai.fiad with bnt tc,
hours.
MIR. Hoadey, Of Cincinnati, then took the
floor, and argued with much ability the who.,
question concerning the eligibility OF e!,.ar,
he urged that the Case must be decided III .,.,
tho laws Of Florida.
Judge Green, Of New Jersey, :oawei i.
| urged that Humphreys, ono Ur TIE sa.r,.!a4
Hayes electors, was shown 80 have been q l.. :
| Commissioner at tho time he Was chosen. rr.c
| ho had handed hi, certificate H. .iu.ipn Woo;
| but tho res gnation, ior al the C,mr.i,.I.,r
know, had remained in Judge WOOL: r.,....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

A resolution has passed the u. S. Senate au-
thorizing the issue Of ammunition to States
that the Government has furnished with arms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08
News of tIle}Day.

a meeting OIL lrlSn NatlOuai!slS WAS hc'" Al
New York yesterday afternoon. j. O'Donovan
Rosa presiding, to make arrangements for the
funeral of John O'Mahouy, late Head Center
of Fenian ORGANIZATIONS. 1t was decided to
take the remains to Ireland for interment, aud
free passage across the ocean has been protfer-
ed for the remains and escort by the Will
liams 4 Guion linc. a committee of thir-
teen, with General I. L. Burke, chair
mau, was appointed to make preparations ior
public demonstration before the rcmal1s ol the
dead Feuisn leader are carried away on 40 ocean
steamer The body is emba!med, and will be
laid in state for at least one day.
A large number Of persons we're in attepd-
ance at New York Tattersalls, yesterday, one
Of the chief attractions being sale Of fifteen
very fine blooded dogs, the property Of James
Gordon Bennett. The bidding was not very
spirited, and the animals brought very low
prices ACCORDION setter dog, aged three years,
which originally cost $500, and Gordon set
ter bitch, three years old, which also cost $500,
originally, were sold to DR.. Helberl-the first
for S26 and the latter for Sl2. 80. The other
dogs brough from S. to SIT each.
The Governor Of New Jersey has rcprie7cd
Ryan and Oschwald, who were sentenced to be
executed on the 9th Instant, until the, 9Th inst.
This was dCuc to give an opportunity to have
the whole case opened for review on writ OF
error.
The Reform Club Of Worcester, Mass, to
which thigh or low, rich or poor, black or
white" we're at first invited, has voted to re-.
jcct colored applicants for membership. The
vote stood &c to 80.
Dr.. W. D. Mcclure, Of Clarke county, Va,
died last Sunday.
New Books. "A Princess Of Thule, by
William Black, author Of The Strange Ad'
ventures of Phason,' "Nladcap Violet "
"a Daughter of Heth," The Maid Of kel-
leena," "Grcen Pastures and Piccadly," &C.,
said to be one Of the authors most interesting
productions. 1t is neatly bound in cloth, and
is printed 10 type that is agreeable to the eye.
The Sun Mad,' romance by the author
Of ".Artiste," "Viclor IIascar," &C., 10 paper.
Both arc published by Harper e. Brothers, and
were received from Nlr. George T.. French. s.
King street.
The Southern Review. Baltimore, Md, DR..
A. 7. Bledsoe editor. The January humber
of this Review requires DO further notice than
the simple announcement Of its appearance.
The dcscrvedIy high estimation 10 which it Is
held makes its readers look forward with re-
uewtd interest to each number, aud the con-
tents Of the present one, varied aud deeply in-
teresting, ably sustain its wide reputation :
''rhc Four Gospels" Women of the Rcvo-
luticu, Louis TX, King Of France, The
Graphic Arts IA Matron and Maid of Greek
Romance" Terms of Communion, THE
Rose IN Poetry" "Bishop Mcryelres De-
cisou," with "Vindication" Of the editors
Philosophy, in reply to DR.. Il. l.. Dabney, of
The Southern Presbyterian Review, which will
be read with much interest. The miscellany
contains the solution of the celebrated problem
promised 10 the last number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

In Lexington, KY, the best grade OF Dur
ham and Alderney COWS, with calves, sell at
$50 to $50 each only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

The legal qualifications Of each OF the trcs.
dental electors arc being subjected TO the
strictest scrutiny, aud it would seen with ex-
cellcpt reason, rs it appears by the decision Of
the Electoral Commission hat tho question: Of
the eligibility Of the electors is to be ,akcn into
consideration by the Commission before they
make their final award. The democrats arc
inspired with somc hope from the order entered
by the Commission yesterday, because TWO Of
the radical electors from Louisiana, and one
from Illinois, arc clearly iucligiblc,-cau be
proved 50, and that the one from Illinois admits
that he was U. 5. Commissioner for tho
southern district OF that State when elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

The subcommittee Of the ways and means
committee of tho u. S. House Of Representa-.
tivcs-Messrs. Tucker, Watcrson and Burchard
have agreed TO report. without amendment,
the bill of Professor Seelyc admitting all books
published in foreign countries free OF duty. 1t
is the belief Of these gentlemen that the bill
will pass-that it ought to there can be no
doubt, for learning, after woman, is Gods best
gift to mau, and should be as free as air and
water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

Secretary Morrill, suffers from typhoid mala-
rial fever of q severe grade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

The radical u. S. Senators, having, with uu-
exampled subservicncy, at the command Of
President Grant, granted the prayer of his in.
innate associate, MIR. Murtagh, and stulti6ed
themselves by declining to pass the bill for the
abolishmcnt of the District of Columbia Police
Board over the Presidents veto, though they
had prcviousy passed it unanimously, the
existence Of that board is prolonged, and as one
of its members had to hail from Georgetown,
the negro Fred Douglas was made to resign and
Mr.. A. II. Herr appointed in his place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

The deficiency in the Farmers aud Mechan.
les National Bank, OF Hartford, is estimated
at from 100000 to $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08
The Indians.

The MARYLAND Coal CoMpANY.-Thc
Maryland Coal Company held an election in
New Yor!. last Tuesday for officers with the
following result President, Henry Lovcridge.
Directors, Chester W. Chaplin, George L..
KiDgsIaud, Ludlow Patton, Henry NJ. A lexan,
der Francis Robinson, Reuben Manlcy. George
\. Elliot, Henry Lovcridgc, David MlIlikeO
George W. Butts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

DRIME CAROLINA RICE Hmt !if,.'y>, ~:
i Corn al feb 81 hA'''.'
CMALL MARYLAND HAMS j.!.;;,n..@t,jg
y ut feb 81 RAMSAl'o '>'L'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

The Gordonsvie Gazette says MIR. James
Madison Macon, died at "Greenwood,' 10 this
county, last Saturday night, 10 the cighty.sxth
year Of his age. He had been blind Tor many
years, and quite feeble Of late, and his passing
away was 10 the gentle course Of nature. lie
was the last surviving nephew OF President
Madsou, for whom be was named.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-08

was lGraIiu
The New York herald., 1877-08-30
GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE.
ID HoMANs TO THE

THE ANSWER OF Mr.. SHEPPARD HoMASs TO THE
COMPLAINT OF RECEIVER HENRY r. PIERsoN.
Mr. Sheppard Homans, who with many Others Is
made dcfendant In a suit brought BY Henry r. Pierson
receiver of the Guardian Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany for alleged mismar agemcnt and speculation, has
filed answer TO the complaint In which denial Is
gwen TO nearly all the allegations made. Mr..
Homans says tha, he was NOS connected with
the Universal company In any Official
capacity within the past ten years, nor
received any moneys from tho company, directly or
Indirectly, within TINT period. fn May 1872, he was
employed by the Guardian company as consulting ac
tuary at stated salary, and alter hls appointment Il
discovered that the sworn statements Of the com
panys financial condition, made by It's iormer officers 10
The Insurance Department. were incorrect The tech
ncal reserve was found to be impaired and ,his was
promptly reported to the department, while the com
pany Was still commercially solvent Mr. Homans
states that an offer WAS accepted IRON Mr.. Henry j.
Furbcr, acting in behalf OF the Universal company 10
make good the deficiency, and in order 10 do this Mr.
furber procured and caused 10 be assigned 10 tho
Mr. l. Smith Homans, who was indcmnled against loss
by Mr. Farber and who the defendant believes neither
received expected any commission, bonus or profit
He AYERS that this transfer, SO fur as he knew was
Intended solely 10 protect the interest OF the
Guardian company and Its policy holders, by permit
ting 1t up It's Affairs without the apprehendcd
disasters and losses incident to the appointments oil
receiver. In conclusion, Mr. Homans submits that
neither tho deficiency Ia the technical reserve nor any
subsequent disaster to the policy hodcSs OF the Guar
dian can be attributed 10 any act or advice OF his
The New York herald., 1877-08-30
FERRY AND DOCK LEASES.

AN OPINION FROM THE CORPORATION ooUN-
sEL--PRoTEoTINa THE CITY FROM LrTIcA-
TIoN.
special meeting OF the Commissioners OF the Sink
ing Fund held at the City Hall yesterday after
noon. Mayor Ely, Comptroller Kelly Alderman Kee-
nan and Chamberlain Tappan we're present. Corpora
ton Counsel Whitney sends IN an opinion relative to
the salo Of ferry franchises and dock property, IN
which he states that both should be sold together and
then proceeds to say:-"l consider 1t desirable, for
several reasons, that they should not be leased
by the same Instruments ! accordingly prepared u
form Of proposed lease Of Terry franchises and sep
arate form Of proposed lease OF such wharf property
The form lease does not purpcr to lease any landing
other wharf property whatever nor would any obli-
arise on the part Of tho city under 10 furnish
the lessee Of the terry franchise with any such prop
erty. Ny view, however, Of tho extraordinary
claims winch have heretofore been SET up
by tho iessces of the ferries rs to their
rights and as 10 the obligations oil the city, thought
II possible that some lessee icrry franchise might
claim that the city having l0ased frauchse " run
Terry, bound 10 provide the landing place or other
wharf properly Necessary 10 the enjoy oil such
franchise. Such claim would have no validity but in
order negative thc idea that tho city when leases
a lranchise only assumes any obligation TO provide u
landing place or otuer wharf property i inserted q
provision to that effect IN the form OF proposed lease
the ferry franchise II WILL OF course, apply 10 all
the terry franchise and will merely have the effects
acter above mentioned. Every person who snail be
the highest bidder Tor any wharf property Will, OF
course, receive lease OF the same contained in q
separate instrument"
The opinion placed on nie aud the Commission
adjourned after the transaction Of some unmportant
The New York herald., 1877-08-30
UPTOWN TAXPAYERS.

meeting Of about thirty Of the taxpayers Of the
Nineteenth ward was hcld Last evening at the Bank
Building, corner Of Ffy-nith street and Third
An organization has or years existed in this ward
known the German American Taxpayers Organiza
tion The restriction which this name appeared to i'm
ply as against Americans and taxpayers Of other ma
tionaiities as rendered change desirable, and the
meeting last night called or tho purpose Of ound-
ing taxpayers organization in tho ward the
basis. The committee on the constitution proposed
a new constitution, wh ioh read and referred 10
commit pcforc lnal adoption. Il provides that
iuturc the organization shal. be known as the TAX
payers Association OF tho Nineteenth Ward OF the
City OF New York, and that Its opject shall be 10
effect cordal UNION o ali real estate owners for the
preservation and advancement Of their common in
veiliancc OF pubic officials as also for protection
against exccsses on the part OF city or State au-
thortes.
A temporary organization was effected by the cec
ton OF The following officers President, George N.
Williams; Secretary. Noses Walienstein; Treasurer,
Edward Petzold; Executive Committee, Samuel ID.
Seward and ex-Aldormen George Koch and Robert
McCaierty General Franz Sigei delivered address,
which he referred at length to the grievances
which taxpayers labor IN tnis city. Ho
said that extravaganza and corruption In the
management OF our municipal affairs must fan
heavuy the whole community, and shat the greater
public expenses the greater the annual amount
of taxes to be raised ,he higher must be the rate Of
hon. Ho said that the whole burden Of
taxation rests upon rcal estate owners, and
us be efs oowea b
cunfscation of property and ruin. Hc urged all tax
PAYERS property holders to organize for the pur
pose OF self protection and he hoped TO general
plan of cooperation and uultcd action. Other speak
ers followed IN n similar VEN.
dr. Williams said that the Police Department. the
Board OF Public Works and every part OF the body
polite was honeycombed with thieves placed there by
their political friends, and that thoy should be reached,
u not at tho polls, al least by the strong OF the
law. To effect this desirable end organization was
imperative.
AZ the next meeting permanent officers will be
elected and measures taken TO increase and Conso-
date the ASSOCIATION.
The New York herald., 1877-08-30
THE BRYAN MYSTERY.

Efforts OF HIS RELATIVES AND THE POLICE
TO ACCOUNT FOR THE DIsAPPEARANcE.
The efforts OF the police and the relatives Of Mr.
William j. Bryan account Tor his mysterious disar-
pcarance from a steamer plying between ST. Louis and
Cincinnati continue undated though SO iai are uns,.
tended by success The mornings mail from the West
brought u letter Tor Actiug superintendent ol Pocc
Wnddy, OF Brooklyn from Chei OF Police Wood, OF Ci-
cinuat dated August ~ stating that on that day the
steamboat Mary Miller arrived from ST. LOUIS and tb 0
captain Of he vessel reported That well dressed man.
apparently insane, when iily miles below
that city, had left the boat "in villa anu bewildcred
state" aud taken TO the woods, leaving atrunk the
boat, which hau been taken on board at st. Louis.
Among the effects found IN The trunk wore several
articles OF male apparel. The Chief the Cincinnati
Pocc also enclosed scrap OF paper, which found
among the effects oi the missing passenger OF winch
the following Is copy
IT delivered in days return to Mr. Bryan. No. 21I
Schenectady avenue. Brooklyn. Long Island
ais that your brothers handwriting, Mr. Bryan ?"
asked the reporter ol AIR. JohE Bryan VINO pres
cut
1T looks Ike IT, SIR" was the reply "but
couldn'. say positively whether It is noL''
Did you ever notice any ything wild OF strange about
the manner oi your bro Ler7'
.No, SIR He WAS always cool and collected ia his
manner not at ali excitabe He never drank, smoked
chewed tobacco IN nit lie. Hs single and had
bad habits He had Deeb engaged IN buying build
lug stones for some time previous TO leaving Brookyn
last March tor his iarin at Warrcnlowu, Warren
county, Mo In July last he wrote home that It was
his intention to trado this iarm for nearer Cncin
hat three weeks ago he wrote the last time aud
August IL lie sent telegram IRON 81. Louis saw ng,
Il left yesterday, J"
Acting superintendent waddy said he felt satisfied
that tho stranger on the steam boat was W l. Brvau
OF Brooklyn. The inspector receivcd tue following
telegram IRON the Chief OF roice Of Cinclnnai IN the
aternoon:-
w. j Bryan left the boat nity miles beiow Louisville
as not en- heard IRON since. Trunk aud shotgun at
IRA WOOD. superintcnaen, n, of Police
The brother OF the missing gentleman will start for
the West Immediately TO investigate tue mystery.
The New York herald., 1877-08-30
FEkRER DE COUrO.

REMAINS OF THE SPANISH EDIipR TO BE
TRANSFERRED FROM THIS CITY TO SPAIN
ADVERSE CLAIMS TO THE STATE
Among the passengers who Arrived in this city yes
terday board the steamship Labrador from Havre,
Mrs. de Couo, widow Of tue we'll known Don j. sc
Ferrer Couto late editor OF the Spanish government
organ IN this CITY, Ell Cyonista The object oi her
visit to New York to take back TO Fcrro, Span,
her husbands remains, which wore temporarily in
in the Marble cemetery in second avenue aud
placed tue receiving vault The Gaccta de Madrid
OF tho 18th inst publishes the following decree OF
KING Alfonso respecting the dead editor:-
MINISTRY OF FoREaGN AFFAIRs--RoYAL DsCREE.
II having como to our kno"edge that Don Jose
Ferrer do C0u0. Chevaer OF The Grand Cross Of The
Royal American Order OF Isabella the CIholic has
died on a ioreign Shore and desiring to honor the
memory OF this worthy Spanard, VINO fOr so long a
period oil his life dedi his time and energes to
the noble OF defending the interests OF hs coun-
try against the plotting OF inc rebel Cuean aud alter
due consultation with The Ministcr OF the Colonies and
the Cabinet oiilcers
DO decree as i0liows:-
ARTICLE l-Steps shall be taken for the exhumation
OF the mortal remains of Don Jose Ferrer de Couto,
and Tor their removal TO Madrid.
ART. 2.-rhe expense incumbent in the same
shall be paced TO The charge OF the state In the nan
cial statement oi the Island Of Cuba.
Given under my hand at Fsrroi, this sixth day of
The Minister OF the Colonies, MARTEN pK HERRERA.
AN RxPKcTED LEGAL CONTEST
The widow WILL Is understood be the guest while
In this city, OF Mr. Mart well known Spanish mer-
chant in this city and particular friend OF her late
husband. To-day MIS- Couto will confer with tho
Consul General OF Spain in this city, the Chevalier
Hipoo dc Uriarto with reference to the OF her
hu. band whi h, 1t Is reported, Mrs Gonzalez. OF No.
2l2 West Twenty -iith street, an Engsh woman by
birth and MIR Couto's late hUusekee eeper refuses TO SUR
render except by process at law. 1t Is also reported
that there two wills, one being in the hands OF
MRS. COuto and the other In the nands OF he house.
keeper The Spanish Munster, who was a warm friend
aud admircr OF the deceased editor, anu iact, tho
whole spanish coony this city take lively interest
in the developments of the case
The New York herald., 1877-08-30
phRKyIII.E IT.. I.) PASTOR.

Rumors busy tongue has been hard ut work in the
pretty village of Parkvillc L. H. Tor some time past
concerning The everyday lie oi Rev @. NJ McEckron,
late pastor tho Congregational church in that place
Mr.. McEckron assumed charge OF tho church some
three or four years ago, and has prosperd under
his management until within the past year, when
the tendanco began 10 diminish Ihcn
whisper TO the effect that the reverend gentleman
drank started In quiet house and soon spread
through the entire village IL was aftcrward alleged
bv some that MIR. Nc cEckfon had insuted Mrs Hcrrck
wife of the proprietor Of the Windsor Hotel on inc
boulevard but Ill II rufnored that the pas
tor had returned home runk from New York did the
dcacons OF the church take any action IN The matter
Gravey they dcberated and finally they concluded to
dispense with Mr.. McEckron's services and 30 In
formed him. he replied that he would retire at any
time they desired. On July II ho sent The following
letter to tie clerk
MIR. j. V. BERGES. Clerk, &c. =
DEAR Riiavng determined to engage In other bnsi-
hereby resign connection with your church The
resignation Will take effect from slts onte Win kinaess
wishes yours. Sc q. MckCKRON.
The congregation were In their scats waiting for
Mr. McEckr0n to enter the pulpit when the letter was
rcnu hem and they quietly dispersed. Is claimed
by the retired clergymans friends THAT the church
owes him ABOUT $500 for preaching and that the
church building mortsaPcd 10 It's full value IL is
also stated that some vi the members 0f the Park
vile Baptist Church have been maigninR Mr. McEck.
ron Tor tho purpose Of running the congregational
church,
The New York herald., 1877-08-30
BROOKLYN SAVINGS BANKS.

BUSINESS AND CONDITION OF THE BRooKLis
INSTITUTIONS FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS
OF THE YEAR.
The following statement, showing the business and
condition of the hfteen savings banks OF Brooklyn
and vicinity. for the six months ending July ]. has
been compiled from the submitted TO the Bank
Ing Department Comparing these agures with the re-
turns presented for January 1871, appears that
tho deposits have increased ST. 100000 and the sur
plus has also increased, the amount OF gain being
s3s.55y. There has increase in the resources
from $50, Ice, Az January to s57s3l.070 on July
l. making gain of 81, 67l, 24s. The number OF open
accounts has advanced from 1915 to l4l,5sl The
amount loaned bond and mortgage has been re-
$36l 62 while the increased deposits have been
Invested in stocks bonds the stock Investments
beng increased by S227 ,o9s An increase also ap-
pears In amount OF cash on band, as well US ihe
amount deposited in other banks or trust companies
The following Is tho report
The New York herald., 1877-08-30
A MAGISTRATES REPUTATION.

Tho investigation inausurated for the removal OF
Robert W. Edmonds, Justice Of the Peace at Mount
Vernon, westchestcr county, on charges Of intoxca
ton and maiieasance in onico. was resumed before
County Judge clifford, referee, at White Pains yester
day In continuation Of the defence counsel for the
respondent called several lawyers, ali Of whom had
had professional relations with Edmonds hach Oh
these gave ovidsuco Of character decidedly
favorable 10 the accused. Stale senator "hns'h
H. Robertson testified that hc had known the respond
ent the past uiteen or twohty years. ana thst IN
transact,ng business with him, as Justice oil the
Peace, no nad always found him emcicnt ana courte.
GUS Ex-Surrogae John W. Mills also pore wtness 70
the promp. and business.like manner whicn had
cparactsrizcd the magstefta department OF Justice
Eduionds whenever 10 tthe witness) had transacted
clncnl BUSINESS with hn. A. the next sitting Mr.
l.unionds Will testify Ia his own behalf
The New York herald., 1877-08-30
CHURCH SCANDALS.

TROUBLES IN THE wAvERLEY METHODIST EPIs-
coPAL CHURCH, OF JERSEY ClTY-A LONG
ISLAND PASTOR.
The trial of Mrs. Charlotte Wood, a member OF the
waverley Methodist Episcopal Church. In jersey City,
for slandor In progress II alleged that Mrs
Wood on several occasions stated 10 divers
persons that Matthew Foster, member Of
The church. had lived with woman as
his vile, 10 whom he was not married. before bis mar
rage with his present WIFE, The court consists OF
seven PERSONS belonging 10 inherent Methodist
churches, with Rev. jeremiah C0won as president.
MRS Woods counsel den anded private trial. aud It
was granted. much 10 the disgust o he crowd OF
curiosity Rev Mr.. GIL, Of The wavcrey Church, is
the chici wllnoss or the prosecution. The invesuga
will be continued this evening in the basement OF
the chufch.