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The New York herald., 1877-10-26
THE NICHOLSON PAVEMENT.

In connection with the laying OF the Nicolson pave.
ment most important SUIT at least as to the amount
dispute, has Lcen pending for some time in tho su.
preme Court This suit, in which Frederick G. Jen.
klns is paintin and Russell W. Adams Charles r..
Rogers aud the Nicoson Pavement Company are the
defendants, came TO trial yesterday before Judge
Van Worst, holding Supreme Court SPECIAL
Term. The acton Is brought by plaintiff as
n stocghOidcr OF the Nlcoson Pavemeut Com panv to
compel the Defendants ADAMS and Rogers to account
for IL. O00 600, alleged to have been received
them as tressurers OF the company under contracts
with the city, between the years 1867 and 1873 Tor
laying Ncoson pavement IL is further alleged that
the defendants owned a majority OF stock and con.
trolled the company; that the brother and son OF
ADAMS and a clerk OF the lrm wero trustees, and
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
DELAYS ON THE ELEVATED RAILROAD.

To THE EDITOR rHR HERALD
beg leave to mako a statement concerning the New
York Elevated Railroad. Wednesday morning shortly
after seven o'clock arrived at the West Eleventh
station TO take the train down town. purchased
ticket at the Office and took my tho cars but
owing to some detention down town tho cars did not
move for about halt an hour. waited patiently, and
thea they moved down TO tho next station Houston
street, where they stopped again Tor another haf
hour. The conductor took my ticket between these
stations, and when found they were not going 10
move TIL some indefinite time l asked the
conductor 10 return my ticket and would take the
horse cars, which he refused 10 do. He was backed
IN this by the station AGENT, and al o by
ploye OF the company, who SAID his name King,
anu who, IRON his conversation, supposed TO DO at
least somo director Of the road. He could not tell
whether he was instructed by the company or not
but SAID u tho custom OF all ticket sellers of rail.
roads TO refuse to return tickets In OF detention
ride ON this road TO save lime, and think
OF detention like this the railroad should loser
Of The faro instead OF the passenger. w. Ii. X. NJ.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
GENERAL SESSIONS-PART l.
Before Recorder Hackets.

CONVICTIONS, PLEAS AND SENTENCES.
On the 18TH inst. John J. Wilson, OF No PSI West
rhireth street, broke into the dwelling OF Thomas
Mclaughlin, Of No i5s Eas. Fihy-sixlh street, ana
carried on quantity Of jewery and clothing valued
al s62 When srraigned for trial yesterday the
prisoner pleaded guilty, and he the State
Prison tor two years and montnA
young man named James Hills, who resides In
jersey City while walking through vestry street on
the 10th inst was attacked by several boys, of
whom, Samuel Mucc, residing at No. 1877 Charles
street, he stabbed. On the trial yesterday IL was
shown that Hills was an epcptic, and was acquitted
ON the ground Of insanity. The Cour. permitted tho
accused TO remain IN the custody OF his parents until
q medical examination should be held
Joseph Farrell alias "Red joe" twenty-nine years
OF age, and residing Of No 455 West Forty second
street. WAS tried and convicted Of grand larceny, hav
Ing stolen $4S and the pawn ticket lor gold watch
and chain from a sailor named James Gillespie, who
had been AN old army companion OF tho complainant
The prisoner was rcmanded for sentence
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ANSWERS.
THAT NEWS STAND

To THE EDITon OF TnE HERALD
The communication appearing IN your paper OF tho
oath inst, and signed &c. L.. complaining OF tho
"Brobdingnagian paper stand'' In front OF No 3s3
Broome street, must certainly have been written
through malice. Tho stand Is SO placed as to allow
at least hvc people to pass aoreast consequently
less &c. L." Ia passing ''swells with I'm ortance -
tho assertion that the stand obstruction Is
erroneous. AS to the proprietor who is we'll known
the vicinity as a gentleman, having made uso OF
'opprobrous epthots." the statement may be or not
be the case A. any rate, II was, the proprietor
must have been angcred by &C. LIS" nonsensca in.
terierence. IL. G. s.
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AMUSEMENT FOR THE MAssEs-A GOOD sUG-
GESTION.

AAOSEMENx FOb THE MASSES-A GOOD BUG-
oEsTIoY.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Il IS the complaint Of all foreigners who como TO
Now York Tor business or pleasure that Sundays and
other holidays are most horribly dull, especially in
bad weather. for those accustomed the resort OF
dcs Planes and tho boulevards OF Paris Now York is
a cosmopolitan city, and here may bo found people
from every part OF tho globe. who are quite
willing TO admit that Now York, as
Tar AS she goes, Is the hnest city in tho
lar exceed those OF any other city Al least people
VINO have lived Ia every city OF Europe Asia tell
the writer Now the point wish 10 make ID this-that
New YORK has no popular gardens or holiday resort
the winter when the weather unend urablc In Gen.
trail Park, or indeed anywhere out OF doors Let mo
thon trust that the HkRALD-eyer public spirited and
proud VI our beautiful island-wilI advocate tho
buiidng o Jardn dcs Plantes the site OF the old
Croton Reservoir at Fifth avenue aud Forty second
street. Ccrtninly thero IS room enough there Tor
purpose and such gardens would DO OF
the great attractions Of New York. now tho
nowersl Our city, Mr.. Editor, is rapidly becoming ng
The Paris OF the Western World, and a show city sh
Is each year visited by the fashion wealth o this
continent, II not OF Europe VINO pay tribute to her
II tho public SPIRITED Of CIT and property
owners Will push the public Improvement and give
creased iacities Tor cheap living Now York will
outgrow her debt and our taxes will be a mere baga-
who howl down puDiic improvements and groan ovcr
our splendid bouievards-whch were not built mo-
msnt too soon, as time Will prove, and Il we given
proper rapid transt-shoud remember that Now York
magnincens city OF modern times
EUGENE BEEBE.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

A numoor OF additional temporary clerks have been
appointed IN the Bureau OF Taxes by Comptroller Kelly.
An additional penalty OF ten per VIII be added
all Croon water rents remaining unpaid on the LIST
OF November.
The Board Of Apportionmcnt viii take up tho esli.
mates OF the different city departments to.dny.
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COURT CALENDARS-THIS DAY.

SUPREME ECougr-CuAMBERs-Hed by Judge Dono.
huemNos ~ s., 1913 lls 100 III ISL 2as 2ss 2e4 2s2,
SUPREME CouRT-GESggAL TERx-Held by Judges
Davis, Brady ana Danels-Nos. 49, " 20, q,
s5 ST. ~ 4o ISL, l47 i64, l6S. lGe, Lei, i5O. l27
l2g 1885, 1877 1913, 1893, l99,s, ZOO
SUPREME toUar-spEciAL rEKM-Hcld by Judge Van
yorst.-Demurrers-Nos. 20, a. Law ana iaci-575,
619
SUPREME CouRr-CrRcuir-Par Held by Judge
Barre,.-snort causcs-Nos 222o 2o53, 24i2. 1879
1854, PASS, 2453, zoos, 2ls2 1861. l564 1885, 1852
2296, 1904, 1928, 2l6 203s, 1858, 22Sd Part 2-Held
by Judge Lawrencc.-short causes-Nos 1876. lsos
1850. 2l95. 227S, 1864, 23l0, 1853 2347 1885, 23Ol
24G6, l24l, 1863, 1852, 1908 1890, 23yi 23U3 2I3G
Part Held by Judge Van BrunL-Case on no. 247i.
SUPERIOR CouRT--TRIAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge spe,r-snor! causos-Nos 7s7. 6Sl. H., 500
34o 6l2. 72o. 76l CO. 600 53l. 76a so2 Part 3-Heli
by Juago Sedgwick. Nos. 2s7, 2ss.
SUPERIOR CouRr-GKSERAL TxRM-Adjournod for
the term.
SUPERIOR CoUmr-srEciAL TERx-Hold by Judge
Freedman. No day calendar.
COMMON PLBAs-EQUIrY TERM-Held by Judge Rob-
inson.-No day calendar.
COMMON PLEAs-GESERAL TERM-Adjourncd for the
term
COMMON PLEAs-TRIAL TxRx-part l.-Ad,ourncd
for The term. Part Hold by Judge L4arremore.
Nos 76l l4oL Part S-Heid by Judgs J. y. Daly.-
MARINE CoURr-TRIAL TgRn-Part Held by Judge
snnot,.-short causes-Nos. 1891, 1869, 1892, 347S,
3i76 3406 1851, $685. 3255, 3ci5 35ll $685. 1854 $685.
35Uy, 30G6 Part 2-ield by Judge eSheridau.-snor
causes-Nos. 1882, 1854. $3.50 3O56 35i5 1853, 3o2O
sllI s544 s572 1901, 22sG, 1887, sl2S Part Shed
by Judge Alker short causcs-Nos. 2l1I 325I 1857,
3l65x, 3i6s, 3l07, 1858, Soi3 1867, $780, 3622 1873
$685. 35y3.
CorRr OF GENERAL SEssioxs-Part Held by Re-
corder Hacket-fhe People James korrissey, graud
larceny same w. John Connolly grand larceny; same
vs. John Conners and Thomas Flanagan, grand lar
ccny Same vs. Antoine Gerseied, assault and battery
Same vs.. Peter Fleming, burglary; same vs. john
Harris and Thomas Kuzle, burglary; Same VS.. John
Cornell, robbery; same vs. jacob Schmidt, Dgamy
Same va Michael La saso, feonious assault and bat
terry Part2-hcid by Judge Gildersleeve. People
VS.. Stephen Fields. Loring NJ. Black and William
Marston, gambling; same vs. James Graham, assault
and battery; Same w. Julien Levitt larceny from the
person. same vs. Charles Entcrman, receiving stolen
goods; Same vs. William d. Gardner concealed
weapons; ssmo vs. Carrie Reid, larceny; Same VS.
Edward Carroll, robbery.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
THE PRICE OF BREAD.

To THE EDITOR or rmg HERALp:-
Noticing the stricturos OF "K. l.. CO. on "a Baker"
recently In the "Compiant Book" regarding the prcc
OF bread and the cost for producing the samc wish
to state that "R. L. C." sccems ignore overlook
positive facts whom stating tuat "a barrel OF nour
would not $l5 at seven cents a loaf-to hlm
nous profit" II he would tor a moment cal.
cuiatc the expenses-vz rent. gas, iucl, wages 20
bakers ana drvors loss IN weight during baking allow
ahecs Tor stale returned ana other Incidental items
connected with the business-hc would be forced TO
the conclusion that IN these hard times " not such
an enormous profit paying article OF necessity as he
lnfcra ANOTHER BAKER.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
MRS. LINGkMANN'S DEATH.

An inquest was held yesterday upon the body Of
Elizabeth Lingemann. The deceased, Il Is said, had
some family difficulties which annoyed her, and as
she gave no evidence Of mental arrangement prior 70
her death II Is thought that shc became suddenly
crazed and steal ng away from home during the night
attem pied to end her life ia tho water oil the East
RIVER An officer who heard her plunge ana utter a
smothercd shrek succeeded IN taking her from tho
river bot although effort was to save her al
the hospital, WHITTIER she was taken, she dIed Of
fa.ta
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
AN uNAcccMMopArINo RAILROAD.

To THE EDITOR HERALD-
Tho recent change OF time ON the South Side Rail-
roao operates injuriously against mechanics clerks
aad others who have 10 get to business early Ii is
now impossible TO New York city before eight
A. III. by this limo, and many residents are preparing
to move oil tho island. They must do forfeit
their Situations II this train could bc run thirty
minutes earlier than now Ia small boon ask II
would give great deal oil satisfaction all around
RIDER.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
AN UPTOWN BURGLARY.

Burglars forced entrance into the apartments OF
Mr.. George y. Tcwksberg on tho second floor OF No
272 West Thirty ninth street, early hour yesier-
day morning. They ransackcd the bureau drawers
anu lett, taking with them jewelry ana valuablcs
worth IN the aggregate 81 235. Captain washburnc,
OF tho Twentieth precinct, notned and detectives
were deta, ,led 10 investigate tho case.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

lNorR-Letters intended tor this column must be
accompanied by the writer's full and address to
insure attention. Complanants who unwilling to
comply with this rule simply time In writing
Write on only one side OF the paper.-ED. HRaALD.l
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
MR.. KELLY's MODEL GOVERNMENT.

Beng u taxpayer and compelled to travel tho
Southern Boulevard from Borran avenue to Jerome
avenue, would ask Mr.. John Kelly's government II
there is no fund which be spared put the above
IN some kind Of condition whereby those in like cir.
cumstances can travel tho without running tho
risk OF being placed In an ambulance and conveyed
hospital, looking as II they had just returned
tho Russian war or had met the president OF John
kelly's Board OF Aldermen at the Nyack con ven
ton. The pugistic Alderman takes special
TO have Bcrrian avenue kept good order Tor his
n0dation but does rot think II worth his while
10 use his influence TO have the above mention ed
thoroughare made III for the travelling public There
is by actual measurement guliys washed out extend
lug through an cnttro block, from nfcen to eighteen
inches deep, making very dangerous to drive along
In day time, To say notnIng about nIgnL This boulc
ward has not had one cent expended for two
years, and where u would have cost 500 the be-
ginning II Will now cost nearly many thousands 10
put u IN any fair order. TAXPAYER.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

FALL ovERcoAT AND POSTAGE sTAMrs.
To TnR EDITOR OF HERALp:-
called at the Broadway branch (A) OF tho Post
oGicc Wednesday morning to get stamp, but wus
kept at tho window TOR about minutes. The clerk
was In the background examining u fall ovcrcoat,
which, presume, he was about to purchase from a
fellow clerk with whom he was discussing the merits
OF the article. Would It not be well to transact
these business affairs after Office hours ana not keep
the public waiting while the government officials make
their bargIinSY L. A. j.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
HELPING THE TICKET.

To THE EDIToR OF rHg HERALD:-
There 10 gang OF men engaged in repairing Forty
FIRST street, between First and Second avenues Hav-
ing occasion to pass that way several times during
tho day am surprised how they pat IN the time At
the expense OF the city There appear to be seven
OF the bosses be discharged In order give the
ers room 10 work. PROSPECT PLACE.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
GENTLEMEN IN LADIES CABINS.
To THE EDITOR or rur nERALp:-

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
wish to inquire why tho ladies' cabins in the Fulton
erryboa.s are crowded with gentlemen t9 while
Of ladies are obliged TO stand nearly every "trip :
Why do not gentlemen occupy the cabin designated
requested not to occupy q seat while one woman how
ever humble her apparel is Obliged to standf
L. N. p.
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being 4 majority, did AZ they ploased. The defend
anls deny that they have improperly used any OF The
money, and claim the company owe them money A.
r. Dyet, appears tor pAinsin and Ira u. Warren for
dcfpndanfa
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
ASSESSING A CEMETERY.

Some thirty years ago the Jewish congregation
shaari Zedek bought plot OF ground Eighty.
eighth street. between Fourth and Madison avenues,
upon which tney built . synagogue aud school
building the remainder Of the ground being apart
tor cemetery. Eighteen years ago the cemetery was
hled and there have been no interments there SINCE
The CITY assessed property for ST. 500 for improve
ments in the Twelfth ward ana $i77l rs tor opening
Madison avenue from Eightysixth to l2oth street,
for non. threaten TO sell the property App-
cation made yesterday to Judge Donohue TO
this assessment. Somo rather unique points were
urged tor the application, as Tor instance. "rhai
disgrace the country aud TO the Heavenly Father
20 sell the cemetery NJ auction carcass meat -
In another point Il Is stated that .Ihe dead bodies
are lying thor last resting place and should
Interfere with them They have oil they from
the Heavenly Father. He Will take OF them and
will furnish them nourishment." stu another point
L. that 'sThe does not provide tha; dead bodies
shall pay any assessment" As u concluding point
the Humanity and charity OF the Court" Invoked
for the application. judge Donohue took the papers,
roservng his decision
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

turnable on the nrss Monday OF November. A stay
was also granted meantime enjoining the from
any further disposition Of the properly.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
DINGEE. AUCTiONEER.
By OSCAR HOYT,
THIS friday MORNING, At IL o'clock
large and unreserved sale OF


and used Household Goods.
comprising In part elegant black walnut chamber Suits OF
handsome Paricr suits, Bookcases Secretaries. ward
i sized black walnut bodstsaas Bureaus. DRESSING Gases.
Chains; ine rosewood round corner Piano, Lynch
ioi Of ssadins consisting curisd hair Sat Eseei
s II a.: (. q
sns .on sewing asns s.
su..bIe for dwelling or store Cassiogues ready At
tinued on first aud second floors
kkssxKH Aucon.. viii Wis . SfiP This
tte entire rich. costly and plain Hou.e6od furniture
ONE fH1%shi kAs sR aSD 81 UNION tEs Ays a1AnE
lne., style. eoyersd n satan and in.id Iame. sso
s s aa %a & sse nssS. Is sss
Library Booica.es Desks Bronros fsintinss hand.
isss ss sna r"s
Sw. os o BEDS oanss ps 11S M
y Brussels. inrrain and stair Carpets cnrtains.
pnas s"1 aan
sr ns a ;snS @ S.uIe Cutlery
n B-Goods packed boxed and shipped city country.
UcrIoN SALE This FRIDAY MORNING.
~ commencing nc 10 O'Clock.
asprivate residence ao West 18th s..
2prinian, toned Pianos 81 stenway I "a. ana Hardm.n
eiegan. Paior Suits. satin and ron.
E'sSns p %nap% s,sqsss; nsse ssaqfsfS caq siS..
IL Brussels aud Ingram Carpets
eisesns na Bearoom o "s"s ss.s in black vslnu,
Elegant Cabinets and bookcases
2eisesn. bullets. Extension Tables and Chair.
Lot solid Silver and Plated Ware.
Lot OF Kitchen and Servants Furniture.
sale positive rain g q m shine AARTIS Aactionser
AovEk ssoooo woKrH nLEdANr mioousEnoLD
10 :sf sD ST. .''y yss am ;iin' &
srrrxw,v eomme1ncing1 ne 90 q 10 e'siock siock,,yoo, ,,,yo
SoHTs
Parlor suits, carved In crimson satin, with silver puff
nngs; cost 81 200 inaid Etagerc Cabinets.
Pier and %snse Mirrors. ause Boxes rsa lace Curtains.
aaes and velvet 1afps.. sns. &C. Gha@Dsr.@Ini.d s,
and plain Dressing Cases. Bee.'saas wa.hs,and. chif
spring SSe Beds fow. ois lounges. on.
g." a"r " co y eP ,op Fable.
Dining ia Es,sn.Os Tss chair: & soys.Gd s. IN
Mirrors Clocks &c also Furniture OF Kitchen and
wants apartment. 2SKt 2cil ~ si-DSs%s %os
\. B-A team OF Road Horses and Carriage At private
A uGrloN SALE ys Or x1SI nsNpsomE ASp gsEaUL
As sfG%fTs lH sa H'ss Ssb ,'s arn T';s sf 'A s.
THIS Friday NoESlS5. commencing a, io,s o'clock.
rosewood Grand ~ octave rianoforiss stsinway
smarnlacent satin. reps and h.irclo.h Parlor Suit.
sseTssafy ssr oa.. ana iIss i.rss aS9 .as asiar
IS nns on Paintings. Bronres. Clocks. Vases
q :s5i"s sd.Ss Ms;'ss,s.
Lots Of Glass china siivcrware, Cutlery. Ktcnen and
Servants Furniture. &c. r. ROTH. Auctoneer
Hoekeepers don tail TO attend this sale Goods
caro- S sa iss s ss s,'
West 18th ST. between 9th and Tth avs
A GEO. w. KELLER. AUCTIoNtEK
"A. TODAY. at ~ O'Clock, at 50 IiDerty al
SPECIAL SALE OF FINE GOLD JEWELRY
RfssELi, wnLLEs MIi.LEr. ,ACCTIoSEERs.
This day friday. October 20 io1. A. M At our sales.
Cutlery q large assortment French Tuned Ware:
des1rabio lue OF American IAplc aAo
voice OF hne ivory pearl table aud dessert Knlvcs
plain aud carved handles ivory Caryer scssors largo
a,,ortmen ~ pocket cutlery. l. and biadosi also
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
THIEVES AT THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR
To THE EDITOR rHE HERALD

Can you suggest some plan Of catching thieves In
the American Institute Fair' With all the vigilance
OF superintcudent Hull, his assistants and the
ployes thieves are on hand, anu Friday night or
Saturday morning We had case emptcd of several
boxes OF gas burner check valves Is.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

BURNING OF 1HE STEAMER WACO.
Rose Mcdonald, as administratrix, has brought SUIT
against Charles H. Mallory and Others ownors Of tho
steamer Waco, which was burned of the city Of Gal
9th OF November 1875 to recover S. 900
damages for the death OF her husband, who was en-
ployed as a fireman board tho steamer. The
plant states that tho steamer, contrary to tho pur-
poses Of It's voyage. carried 800 cans oil crude prctro
leum, which unlawful and negligent and in oppo-
sillon to statute OF the Unled States, winch
Mcdonald had right TO assume they would
obey; that when the lire broke out II spread rapidly
that the and passengers unable to supp
Il and all hands pcrisned by tho explosion Of the
petroleum, aud that this resulted IRON the age
ment, negligence and illegal acts OF the defendants
The defendants intorposed a demurrer to the COM
plant that the Court had Jurisdiction the matter
and that the facts sufficient constitute
Of action. This demurrer was argued before
Judge Freedman, who yesterday rendered . judgment
thereon IN favor OF the defendants.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

- kLABER CO.. WEST 5iST ST. BETWEEN
l.broadwy and sth s.-Estabushod 1875, Manleis
Ting Monuments at reduced priees Plnmbers slabs
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AN OLD SOLDIERS TROUBLES.

AN OLD SOLDlEnS . IHO UBLES.
In tho Criminal Branch Of the United States Circuit
Court Ethen A. Durham, q pension agent, pleaded
guilty. before Judge Benedict yesterday 10 the charge
OF Withholding OF pension, amounting 10 $780,
due 10 Q man named Du Boia. residing as Kingston,
N.Y. The facts OF the case somewhat interest
ing. Mr.. Du Bols man OF about ninety years Of
age, who had fought In the Mexican He
ried woman much younger than himself probably
no, more than iorty years OF age, and had como to
the knowledge OF Du Bots that two farmers in the
neiphborhood had becn familiar with wiic Ho
told the story o his grievances 10 Mr. Durham who
o lawyer and action tor divorce comlnen cod
In the course o the consultations II transpired that
there were of pension duo to Du Bots by the
government aud Durham collected Them, amounting TO
$3.50 This held by Durham as collateral
security In the divorce case, but he told
his client that ne had not been able 10 collect the
money. Du Bois grew impatient, and, seeking tho as
sstance OF the United States Court, obtained the APP
pcarance OF Durham Tor trial, who, seeing The large
array of witnesses, al once pleaded guilty and
manded Tor sentence. He allowed to arrange
with the pension ohce tor tho payment OF the money
and II 10 understood that tho District Attorney will
press the case for sentence.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26

Cutlery large assortment OF French TUNED Ware
very desirable ue OF American IADie Cutlery also
voice OF hne ivory ami pearl table aud Knves
plain aud carved handles ivory Carvcrs scissors large
Assortment of pocket Cutlery L. q and biadosf also
Woodwars. stove Trucks. Ac., 1c.
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
RIssELi, wnLLEs 4 MILL9r, ,AUorioSEERs

A GEO. W KELLER. AUcTIoNtEK
"A. TODAY at IL O'Clock, at 50 IaUerty al
SPECIAL SALE OF FINE GOLD JEWELRY
The New York herald., 1877-10-26
NIARRI,E NvANTEI.S

CRATES AND TENDERS -rlIE LARGEST MtNC
VI acturer OF low aud hall CRATES FOR ethef hard o,
son coal wood win celebrated ping aud
attsc1ments old CRATES altered hall low duwn
Andfons Jas Logs screens shoyes Tougs he In largs
yahe whoes e and retail send Tor catalogue prizes
list liberal discounts to the trade -
j. s. CONOyER Co. A,S q anal =, a. yo.r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-15

substantially as follows: After the reorgiin,h1d
ton of the Custom House had been conlpie oO,n
the friends of the President say lulI n.tent
nIainfs were received at the Treasury Department
that the reductions had not been made at al IN ac
cordancc with the spirit of the reconmenuaSSs ~
taTv sherman. These complaints became so re
Gucnt that General Arthur was sent for anu tle
whole matter was laid before HIM lie WE was
reToving oood men and retaining the pohtical
striker who were efficient officers Collector of
Arthur replied that personally he knew hothihe ord
the matter that he had turned 1t over 10 pvT "a
and had followed their Recommendations. in9
members of the board We're sent lor anu
son9Ily selected the candidates Tor Ieln4GSn, !,
bur had acted upon the suggestions OF the ne"uT on
divisions These could not be readily sent lor. no
discovery of the way in which the reductions WI
made convinced the Administration that no praeli u.
cal measures of reform could be carried INTO ehTco
reasons. so the Presidents friends now say, why
General Arthur was not retained.