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The New York herald., 1878-03-07
STREET BOYS AMUSnMENTs.

An entertainment given by the boys of tho Riving.
ton Street Lodging House on washinglons Birthday
Will DO repeated, by request, tnis evening commcnc-
ing at eight O'clock The entertain unique in
It's character, exhibiting the native talent OF the
"Atreet boys' in "a very amusing manner
The New York herald., 1878-03-07
OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.

His Excellency NJ. dc Zamaoona, the confidential
agent OF the Mexcan government, will address the
Chamber OF Commerce Mt its monthly meeting to-day
Oh the best means to promote the trade and COM
merce between the Uptcd states aud Mexico.
The New York herald., 1878-03-07
A STOCK BROKER FAILED.

The failure announced yesterday Of Mr.. W. IL.
Quick, stock broker. nj No 81 Broad street About
TWO thousand shares OF stock including Lako Shore
Western Union, New York Central and st. Paul were
bought under the ruie Tor his account Tho loss IS
said 10 DO quite small. Tho Suspension is attributed
10 the failure OF u customer TO max. good bis mar
Rin.
The New York herald., 1878-03-07
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

OLD HOUSES GOING UNDER--FAILUREs OF s.
AND OTHERS.
The failure oil g. W. Lewis Co. produce merchants,
at No "a South street, announced yesterday, and
created great surprise In the trade, II Of tho
Oldest bouses the street. wing been IN existence
nearly half century and embracing three generations
In the Arm Their credit has always been excellent
but recent financial troubles neccssitated the with
drawal OF their means rating by BradstrceL rho
house was originally In the shipping business and
established by Stark W. Lewis in 1892 They pros
pered well and ten ycars ago. when tnoy owned tho
steamer General sedgwick and property at Yonkcrs,
they were considered very wealthy, and
that time that they could easily give their check
tho bank Tor $1,000 they hud SO much
ready cash. Their losses however, began with tho
steamer General Sedgwick, aftor severe
trial they abandoned tho shipping business
and into the produce liue. Fortune did
them as largely as they anticipated and about year
anu half ago they were compulod 10 ask an OK cnson
from their creditors, their liabilities being probably
$50 0O0 they offered to pay hundred cents the dol
lar IN sight payments at intervals OF SIX months each.
The extension WAS willingly granted and the credit
ors thought so highly OF the firm that they did not
even ask for notes 10 secure them. This was the first
favor OF tho KIND the house had asked and II was
hoped they would be able To succeed. In order to
raise money to moet tho payments OF the extcns ion
their warehouse on south street WIS solo, the valua
ttOn being about $40 600, but encumberea by mort
Cages tor hall that Their troubles accu ulatcd,
and carrying the heavy load the extension severely
crippled thcm. rhey, however, managed TO pay
three OF the extensive nstaIments but were at last
compelled to succumb and yesterday made an assign
mont for tue benefit OF their creditors 10 John W.
Fitzsmmons, OF the firm OF JED Frye Co.. aI
No AZ Water street. The liabilities are reported IN
the neighborhooa of $4,000, but no exact figures
10 the Indebtedness or assets can ut present be OBJ
tained. Mr. s. W. Lewis satd yesterday 1--WE have
come TO stop IN our business after having carried II
on for a period OF nearly htty years, and no
statement Can be made ut present further than that
We shall probably Know what our condition by next
week, when our accounts are made up" The hrm Is
composed OF Stark W. Lewis and Isaac l.. " Lewis,
tho former being son-in- law OF the latc Isaac l..
Varian, who was Mayor oi tnis city In ls40
The New York herald., 1878-03-07
WILLIAM HALsRY Il co.

John Haisey, the sole survivor and partner OF the
house OF William Halscy d Co.. importers and dealers
In dye stuifs At the oi Burling slip and Walcr
street, mado assignment yesterday, TOR tho benefit
oil his creditors, to James Bryar Tho assignment
hlcd In Brooklyn and the general creditors OF the
house had received information OF tho failure up
to the close OF business. Tho house one OF the
landmarks on Water street, having been established
for fifty years; their credit was unqucstoued and
they were rated at from $500 900 to $lO0O,0J0 The
firm WAS established by Charles aud William Halsey,
and upon their death the whole business and
properly was left TO tho adopted sou, John
X. Halsey, wno continued the business under tho
Old hrm style. During the past few years the busl.
ness has gradually changed, and the house mainly
ported Calcutta goods, sheliac and indigo being the
principal articles. The amount 0i business steadily
diminished and every effort was made to pull through
and meet all oblgatIons; but the great dcprcca-
tiOn In the stock hastened tho downfall OF the house
Thor brokers yesterday had not received any news
OF the failure, ana considerable surprise was
fested by those 10 whom inquiry was directed. Their
liabilities are roughly estimated at IRON 800 001 to
$l50,OOO = large part OF which is due abroad The
h:in occupies Two large four story buildings ut tho
corner oil Water street and Burling slip, but 10 SAID
shat the property was sold some limo ago.
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
BIBLIOTHECA CURIOSA.

The sale OF the library OF AIR Andrew J. Odcll was
begun at Bangs & Co.'s auction rooms yesterday
afternoon lengthy description Of this library has
already appeared in the OF the HERALD It il
only necessary to say at this time that 1t
OF curious works. Tho attendance yesterday
was large. notwithstanding the unplccsantness
of the weather. but the bidding was far
from good and the books realized much less than
their value The largest number knocked down to
any one bidder were fer the library Of Congress.
Representatives from al the famous libraries in the
country present. and added largely to their
treasures.
The following will give idea of the result of the
sale A copy Of Aerippa. SO %: Albertrs Mag
mis-, 1929, s3 5J ancient copy Of the catalogue OF
the late John Aliens library. autographs. &c.. 80
cents; Almanach des Gourmands. sIi; three vol
umcs Of Anecdotes Of. tho Stage Art and College
Iife Music. &c., $,5 s5 rare volume OF
tie Arabian Nights $l3 so: The Courts OF Love, 1885,
IS: Bacons Mirror of Alchemy. FIRST edition. 1897
very rare. f12; copy OF Hadns, with curious wood
cuts $40: nc clean copy Of Barthol,ls black letter
80; John Baylcy History of Antiquities in tho Tower
OF London, Sl2; very rare copy OF Beroaldus. $3
black letter Bible of 1919, $fO Bibliotheque Britain
nique, S12 90: Bibiothcque GcrInanique, $13: Bib
otheque dc pochc. s18; Bibotheque dc lEcolo dcs
Contss, SIS 70; Contes ct Nouvellcs do Bocsce
so 80; a fine Brant, with lis woodcuts, Sl5
coIorcd Autographs $40; Francois Bruots Diction-
are dies Monogrammes, $I5; the first edition OF Bur
toms Anatomy of Melancholy. printed by Henry
Cripps 1921, s32 80; Buffers Hudbras, Ss lie Cabi
nct dc fAnatcur ct de TAntiquaire, $40; Cartlayis
les Livrcs do Herome 81; Life nnd Works of Cozin.
&i3 30; q very rare black letter edition OF Chauecr,
s14; Dr. Adam Clsrkcs photographed Dictionary,
~; J. Payne Golfers Catalogue Bblographica s25;
collectors printed lsl $40; original edition OF oor
ates' Lcgstretcher, $Z9.
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
HOUSEBREAKERS ABROAD.

The gang who infest Fifth avenue and the crosa
streets up town continue their dcpreations nightyi
wonld seem, for yesterday they were heard from
again. This time usual. they selected residence
which promised good booty in plate and silverwars
outside Of the other articles Of value they might
ch ncc upon. 1t the house OF Mrs. M. Jackson.
Of No. 12s West Fortieth street. EARLY in the morn
ing the thieves got into the basement, tried
the doors and windows. aud at last sue
cceded In forcing OF the latter open. An
entrance being made in this way they crcpt in
and fell 10 ransacking the apartment. The drawers
were emptied, tho closets showed marks Of their
tools. and they had began gathering together what
plate they could lay hands on when some stirring
In the house alarmed them so they concealed about
them . few articles OF silverware and got ont with
them Just ~ q servant down stairs. The police
signal In the house rung. and officer OF
the American District Telegraph Company arrived in
fcv minutes. The burglars had got of. however,
and with such despatch that 1t seemed hardly cred
flc they had gone far This induced the inmates of
the house who were aroused 70 suggest . search Of
tho adjoining residence. This was done by the Dis.
trict Telegraph Companys officer and the patrol
man. but with result.
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
CITY NEWS ITEMS.

Word was brought to Police Headquarters yesterday
that burglars had forced an entrance into the lager
beer saloon of Chris Eher at No. ia Essex street
during sunday night, and carried off several hundred
dollars.
The following Is tho weekly stntcment OF the condi
tion Of the city finances by Chamberlain j. Nelson
Tappan :-Balsnce November IL, $2.s,3,T ,T05 06;
ceipts, 81 2y45 sO3 co. payments S2622, ,074 -; bal
ance November IL, 81. III. .4:3 ~.
Charles and William schpeidlin and Nicholas
Blair three young men, held in 81 900 bail each
at the Tombs Police Court yesterday, charged with
having stolen u number OF hats from the store of
John McEroy. No. 403 Broome street.
The Tammany Society met last night at TaInrnany
Hall. There q fair attendance. After the meet
ing called to order and the routine business tran
sacted an adjournment taken, and another meet
ing will be called for the consideration OF special
business.
Eight hundred and eighty emigrants arrived at
Castle Garden since Saturday. The Oder; from
Bremen. brought 2O5; the Span from Liverpool,
2ts; the Victoria, from Glasgow. 53; tho Britannia,
from Liverpool, 2O4 and the City of Montreal
Liverpool, iT0.
Rumors were in circulation yesterday in relation to
tho alleged Indictment of the Sheriff. County Clerk
and Register. At the District Attorneys Office these
fatty coiitradictcd. II being stated that
not only had indictments been found. but that up
TO the present no complaints had yet been submit
ted to the District Attorney.
1t was enormously announced that q reception was
to be given last evening b, the Palette Club 1ayo
Ely In conirncmorafiol of his speedy exit from the
Mayoralty. How this report originated it IN impos-
joke upon Mayor Ely, for nothing Was known at the
club house last evening OF any reception in his honor
and. in its place, there simply private view of
some paintings and works OF arr
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
SUBURBAN NOTES.

John Hsusmycr, who fell into condenser Of boil
ing water at the Standard Oil Docks Constable Hook,
on SATURDAY. has since died from his injuries.
Two New York lads. giving their names Sherwin
snd smith, respective veiy arrested yesterday in
Elizabeth, n. j.. on suspicion. When searched a
large quantity Of tobacco and cigars found
cesled about them.
The Jersey City police yesterday requested TO
look after Joscph ". Granger, aged eighteen, of No.
Ill Waverlcy place. this city, who left homo on
Thurs slay las to visit Jersey City to solicit orders,
since which time nothing has been heard OF him.
Burglars forced an entrance into the Touring mill
Of Parrott williams, during Saturday night, by
forcing open window. They blew OF the door Of
the safe aud stole Sj3 In con The firm usually have
largo amount of money in the SAFE but Sstur-
day the bulk OF II removed, leaving only some
silver.
Miles Sweeney. patrolman Of the Fourth precinct
police, Jersey City, was yesterday arrested war
rant and taken before Judge Dlloway, for assaulting
had called the oihccr green, and sweeney, il Ia al
legged. while arrestipg him, clubbcd him about the
head. He was admitted ~ bail tor trial.
John Ieary, jeremiah Collins, John Cunningham
and Patrick Carroll, who were arrested Saturday
last Mt Staten Island for Illicit distng in violation
of the Internal Revenue law, arraigned before
United States Commissioner Winsow, Brooklyn, yes
tcrtiay. Their bali fixed ut the sum Of ST. 800
each IN default of which they were remanded.
The dcpositors of the suspended Mechanics and
Labprefs savings Bank in Jcrs cy City have employ cd
crty against which liens held by the institution.
MIR. John Halliar,l, the former President Of the
bank a. whose management the directors allegc the
troubles of tho institution. has been succeeded
President OF the state Fire Insurance pany by Mr.
Andrew, clerk.
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
A BRIEF BRIDAL.

fnspcctorMurphy OF the Jersey City police, was Las
might visited BY young and quite attractive fcmeo
who requested his assistance in hndinR her husband.
Mr. Robert Henderson, who disappeared ON Friday
last taking with him her purse, containing all tho
money she had. and her vsluables. The story
she told the officer was that up to Thursday
last she was Miss Matilda Haggerty, and
resided with her sisters husband, Mr..
George Black st No. 757 Park street, Philadelphia.
During last summer with her sister and brotherin-
law she attended tho Methodist camp meeting nj
Ocean drove, where sho formed the acquaintance OF
young who described himself az Robert Honder-
Ne Informed her that he was IN bisinrss ia
New York, where hc also resided, and bis pleasing
manners 80 won upon her affections that when
the camp meetings closed the couple we're engaged.
The marriage took place last Thursday night AZ Nr.
Blacks residence. The newly married couple left the
City OF Brotbcrly Love Immediately after the cere-
mony, and on arriving In this city put up at hotel
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.

An interesting meeting of the Section of Mineralogy
and Metalurgy Of the New York Academy of Sciences
held at No. IL West Thirty first street last evening
Before the reading of the regular papers announced
for the occasion beautiful precious garnets
were exhibited. Mr. L. T. Chittenden formerly
Register of the Treasury, showed specimens
OF aduterated sugars and sugar house syrup
After congratuating the Academy the stand
il has already taken this subject he said that this
about the worst form of vice which has been
Gently developed. Aduleration had become COM
that its absence in almost any article
surprise Mr.. Chittenden followed by Mr..
Zeelcy. who humorously defended alultcratons in
general and seriously claimed that many adultera
tons heathful. He thought there were more
important questions for the Academy TO busy
itself with than that Of aluteration, and did not
want the matter brought into these meetings
Professor Newberry expressed satisfaction that
the specimens had been brought to the attention Of
the Academy tor while the ingredients might not be
injurious except TO the pocket. still it duty to
the public that attention should be given to these
subjects.
The first of the formal papers of the evening by
Mr.. Alexis A. Julien. and Comprised scientific a.
count of nrstedite and killinite from Hampshire
county Mass. Professor Thomas Epeston to
have followed with discussion Of sIhe Structure of
Rails Affecting Railway Accidents but asked that
the reading Of the paper be deferred until the next
meeting.
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

As the seven o'clock train on Sunday evening from
Clifton Landing was approaching New Dorp station
the engineer discovered tho forms Of two the
track about two hundred yards ahead Of the engine.
One Of the lying across the rails and the
other was standing over him. Tho engineer imme.
diatcy whistlcd down brakes, but before the train
could be stopped tho engine struck and instantly
killed the man lying on the track. The engineer
states that when he hrst saw the men hs
conid not tell whether the companion Of
the deceased was holding the latter down
on the track or trying to rcscne
him. The unfortunate man was found to be Adam
O.tcnheim aged thirty nine years. farm hand in tho
employ Of David Tyson. at New Dorp. Coroner
(affney of Clifton. who notified, took charge OF
the body and adjourned the inquest. Ottenheim and
his unknown companion were scen shortly before the
accident occurred walking tho track, near New
Dorp, both apparently intoxicated. 1t is the general
opinion that the deceased met his death by foul play,
from the fact that the companion Of Ottenhein when
the engine struck tho latter off and dssappearcd
in the darkness, and his whereabouts are still uD-
hrpv
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
FINE ARTS.
PALETTE CLUB RECEPTION AND EXHIBITION OF
PICTURES TO DE SOLD.

PALETTE CLUB RECEPTION AND EXHIBITION OF
PICTURES TO DE SOLD.
The Palette Club gave reception to ladies and gen.
tlcmen at the Kurtz Gallery last evening to view
collection OF pictures which to be sold under their
auspices on Friday and saturday evenings Of this
week. The pictures. OF which there nearly two
hundred, form miscellaneous gathering. made mp of
pictures contributed to the club by artist members for
initiation fees and which for time have adorned
the club drawing room Others in by artists and
Of still others owned by dealers and private indi
viduals. We note several Of them starting to the
right of the door Of entry around the gallery A
pleasing little example OF Bellows first attracts atten
ton. Darby is represented by pair of his good
drawings III Indian ink for bank note engraving.
head Of Othello by the unfortunate visni is strk
ing and has excellent points. Marchett is repre-
sented by study OF girls head Silva by pair Of
his marines and >. II. Doph. among other pictures,
by his "Backslnith shop creditablc dead game
piece it by q. "A. IcKiiistry. An early Quartlcy is
''On the Patapsco" Jacoyarc; is seen in mother
and nurse BY y cradle couple OF priests by Jules
David are excellent. tN
anu charming little picture by Arthur Parton with
q good sunset effect-a view OF Sterling Castle Ken
seths hand Is in Of his characteristic studies.
black and white in ol-"Pocahontas and Captain
Smiths by Victor Nehlig. II. c. Dinguc Ia repre-
e, sentsd by good monk story H. w Robbins sends
bic, and some chickens in barn are by Frost John
son. and show some coed work. little Eseosura is
the Captains Plan" ''The Amateur Acrobat lis
large end good example Of Pltz. An excellent little
kitten story by Doph is Playing with Fire" There
il fair landscape by Inncs; Eaward Moran is
III small replica of his Yacht Race" and Com
ing Through tie Rye" is q pleasing +. L. Durand.
BY A. GARNER there is little work, with excel
lent painting in it, caed Ella Muse" Eugene Meeks
IL represented by exceedingly bed pair Of pictures
Testing the sword and portrait Of lady out Of
canvas. called ''rhe Broken Plough and Arthur
Quartley marine, with good luminous
sky. One of L. l.. Smiths moonlight forest
scenes in winter will attract attention. will fine
Dolph The First Lesson, q cat and hittcn story.
A view OF Notrc Dame from the river side is sent
By frank NJ Boggs. summer, BY Defienbach, is
fine work with charming little girls figure "A
Cloudy Day., by j. II. Cocks, has good deal OF merit
Walter Satteree sends large figure piece. and there
are two excellent Thomas Morans the larger of which
is his admirable contribution to tho last Academy.
day.
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
QUARTER MILLENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

The quarter milennial anniversary OF the Collegiate
Church, corner Of Fifth avenue and Twenty-ninth
street, win be celebrated Thursday next. In the
church, at three O'Clock In the afternoon Rev. T. f.
vcrnyc. ID. d. the senior pastor Of the church. viii
pronounce the historical DISCOURSE The Rev. DR..
Orniston win preside, and President Campbell, Of
Rutgers College; Dr. Woodbridge. dean Of the thco-
logical foc,Aty at New Brunswick, and the Rev. DR..
Hutton of this city. win conduct the devotional ex-
crcises. At half-past seven oclork in the evening
words Of sympathy and congratulaton are expected
from the Rev. DR. DIX rector of Trinity the neat old
eat ecclesiastical organization in the city, DR. Crosby,
of the Presbyterian chrch DIR. Tiffany, of the Meth
odist Church; Dr. r. ). Storrs. Of the congregational
Church; DIR. Anderson. If the baptist Church. and
DR.. +. =. Rogers Of he Reformed Dutch Church.
Devotional exercises will be conducted by the Rev.
W. J. X. Taylor, ID. T.. ot Newark, and the Rev. Mr..
Sabine, of the Reformed Episcopal Church. DR.. +.
W. Chambers will preside
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
CoGENT REASONS. NO DOUBT /

Inspector Watt Of the Society for the Suppression
Of yice and Crime. appeared in Jefferson Market
Court. yesterday. with complaint against Edward
Burke of NO l57 Clinton Market. for volstion the
Excise law. The complaint bore date Of October z.
Justice Otterbourg asked him why he had mot
arrested the man before He replied that he had been
50 instructed by the Society Burke placed under
500 bail, which was furnished by Bernard Lynch.
who keeps restaurant in Spring street. Wait Oh.
jecod 10 the bondsInan because the security
real estate
That's my business ssid Justice ottcrbourg.
mot yoursl
Wait thereupon produced another sfidavt chsrg-
ing Burke with selling liquor on the same date.
Haven't just held him on this charger rsked the
Court.
"Oh yes But yon this last charge il for selling
liquor fifteen minutes after the offence which the
former complaint was framed.
What do you mean by such conducty asked the
Judge Indignantly.
'oh. 10 means said Wait, pleasantly, 'nnothcr
500 bail aud another $50 10 the society In OF
conviction"
The Judge point blank refused TO take this COM
PLANT and has written 10 DR. Crosby on the subject
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
PROVOKED TOO MUCH.

The tenement house No 40 West fiftysecond
street. ia occupied by the families Of Philip Frederick
and Mrs. Kcrrigan. On sunday evening there was .
furious encounter between the principals. Mr..
Freiericks door stood open and Mrs Kerrigsn stood
outside and abused him Bllingsgate. In her hands
se held hatchet and potato masher. with which shs
lad armed herself for the expected conflict. Fredcr
irt paid little attention to her remarks whereupon
ahc threw both the hotchet and masher at his head.
THESE nisses he dodgcd and laid Mrs. Kerrigan out
ON the hoor with club She remained there weter-
inr in her blood until removed TO her rooms by her
family. She caused Frcdcrck's arrest but the mag
istrata Ia the Fifty seventh Street Court yesterday
decided that his provocation SUFFICIENT to warrant
the assault and discharged him.
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
PADRONI IN PRISON.

The two Italians Luegi di Bbiazie and Rafaelle di
Grazia, who arrested on board the steamer City
of Montreal upon her arrival here Sunday.
charged with bringing number Of Italian boys to
this country for the purpose OF hiring them out
street musicians arraigned the Tombs Police
Court yesterday morning Officer Chiardi of the So
cicty for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children who
appeared against them asked for adjournment until
this morning in order to produce an important wit
the prosecution. The alleged padroni brought
with them six boys OF one family named Fosco two
OF them being OF age allowed to go. The others,
Stcfano Mira fosco, aged sixteen years Archangelo
Fosco aged sixteen years; Seiano Fosco, aged twelve
years. and Carnio Antonio Fosco, aged eleven years,
were in charge by Officer Chiardi. and D Grazia
and Di Bibaze were remsnded for further exsmina-
The New York herald., 1878-11-19
SMUGGLING THROUGH THE MAILS.

The customs inspector stationed at the Post once
by the Treasury Department TO inspect importatons
coming through the mails brought to the seizure
room yesterday four magnificent oil paintings four
and half by six inches exccutod by tho celebrated
figure painter Meyer bremen, which had been sent
IT, doaer ia this city to be sold. 3at
The officer seized o box containing a dia-
niond ring aud y pair " diamond cafdrops. Tho
duty on tlie former s ten per cent and on the
latter twenty-five per cent. IL the consignccs Of
these things desire to have them released they will be
compelled ~ pay fine equal to the duty on appli-
cation to the SECRETARY Of tho Treasury, who must
sanction the proposition.