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The New York herald., 1878-03-29
HOURS OF LABOR.

Prominence was given yesterday TO the report shat
President Vanderbilt, oil the New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company, had issued an
order increasing the hours OF labor In the
shops and reducing the force of men In proportion
onefourth tho ordor to take effect April l. and that
the number OF men was 10 be kept down to she low
ost possible limit HERALD reporter called upon an
officer Of the company during the afternoon. who ad-
misted the ,ruth OF the report and added that II was
now action but simply repetition OF what has
been done every year. .'rwo orders" no said, care
issued annually regulating tho hours Of labor and the
number Of mon. In the spring, when the days are
longer aud thorc Is moro time to WORK, the
ordered to labor ten hours day. AS this extra labor
decreases the amount OF work performed by the
Others, the services Of some OF the eight hour
are dispensed with. In the TALL when tho hours for
work lesseued and tho mon unable TO work
ten hours day. tho force Is again ncrsssod and cght
hours work Is considered sufficient
The New York herald., 1878-03-29
THAT STREET CLEANING CONTRACT

Tho Poico Commissioners met yesterday at tho
Gisey House aud received tho opinion OF Corporation
Counsel whitney on the subject OF the bid Of Ripley,
Coleman Brother for tho contract TO clean the
streets. The opinion to tho effect that the Board
had the night TO reject any aud all BIDS put that tho
fact OF thore having been but bid did make II
incumbent upon thom To reject that hid. President
smith then offered the following resolution winch
was lost, Messra Erhardt aud neslor voung against
IL und MessrS Ncnols ana smith In lavor
Resolved That the for cleaning Streets col
lcctng ashes and garbage aud
laws " 1872 DO ana Ia hereby awarded TO Ripley, Coleman
Brother ior tho OF xlD,ODO they being tho on!y
bidders and that the President be hereby author
ised tho contract approval OF the surc
ties by tho Compt roller.
The New York herald., 1878-03-29

Tho receipts from taxes and amounts supplied from
the general fund for the last iivo years lo
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The unpaid 1873 1876 in.
elusive the large Of - 800 ~ which
total loss TO the
In addition this deficiency estimated that there win
be eventually loss from the non-coecton OF personal
taxes 1877 Of NJ least $25O,uOO
DEFICIENCIES
1871 the practice the ird of
include the levy such estimated
by them sufficient to supply deficiency In the actual
the from discounts,
loss OF personal under the provision Of chapter 2
section q, Laws OF 1861.
THIS provision of law repealed in 1871 and
enacted by chapter 756 In 1873. The deficiency in
1871 and 1872 arising loses unpaid
sonai taxes discounts for prompt payment dc
large. added by the Board of Supervisors
provide deficiency in the for 1873 1874 1875
1876, entirely the losses
The 'uectsn for those in the receipts
from in OF the amount added by the Board Of
Supervisors supply deficiencies in the actual product Of
called by the second resolution
here introduced, rs foliows:-
The New York herald., 1878-03-29

DEpUTATIoN OF BANKERS AND MERCHANTS
WAIT ON rHE CoMPTRoLLER--1HEIR AID
DRESS AND HIS REILLY.
A deputation OF bankers and business called
upon Comptroller Kelly In bis private Office Two
o'clock yesterday aiterDoon Tor the purpose OF
fcrrng with that gentleman as TO tho prcscnt Gnan.
eial condition oil the city and tho remedies to be up
pIicd in tho utcrc Tho dcputatioa consisted OF tho
following gentlemen; Charles NJ. Fry, President Of
The Bank OF Now York; james " Morrison, President
Manhattan Company; Jeremiah Deviip, OF Devn 4
TO-, clothers; NJ Benedict, John Foley, H. W. Town
scnd, John II. Harnctt, james II. Pnkney, President
Rcliof Insurance Company; William N. vermiIyo
and A. v. stout
Mr. cnAnEs N. PRY's SPEECH.
The gentlemen were introduced ny their chairman,
Mr.. Charles NJ. Fry, who said
Mr ConrTKoLLEK--My associates now present have,
for purpose ol this interview, selected thor
chairman. W. form dopuiation instructed to pro-
sent you address from number OF taxpayers OF
this city, VINO represent large amount OF taxable
properly.
We are all impressed with tho conviction that you
are oDdeavoring 10 devise, and VIII carry into effect,
such practical necessary secure
lief from part-we trust a substantial part-of The
ipurdcns OF the local governments which press 80
The New York herald., 1878-03-29

ndence shall not be misplaced. am ready at all times
TO submit my Official conduct to the comment and crit
cIsm OF my fellow ctizens IL Is their prerogatve to
disagree with mo municipal Affairs, but hope TO
their approval when they shall be convinced
am working for the best Interests OF city There
Is necessity Tor furnishing you facts aud ngures
showing the operations oi the Finance Department
during my admin stratiou. You familiar with the
details from the reports published IN the daily news
papers But will add that sent to the Legislature
this morning complete statement Of the city s debt
and the appropriations for several years past copies
OF which will be acces essbe 10 all our citizens
The delegation thcn Withdrew,
The New York herald., 1878-03-29
IRELAND AND ITALY.

The spectacle OF an Italian and Irishman engaged In
settling dispute Mulberry street yesterday by
appeal to the manly caused 0lcer sullivan TO In
terfore aud take both combatau,s to tho station
house. The prisoners proved 70 DO John Pilza and
Patrick Murphy. On tho person VI the iormer tho
police found stilctto. Judge Murray. At the Tombs
The New York herald., 1878-03-29
EXCISE MATTLRS.

Tho Brooklyn Board of Police and Excise Commis-
sioners have issued order tho holders Of hotel
and keepers licenses. notifying them that
their licenses do permit thom 10 sell liquors by
tho measure, TO be carried from the premises
be drunk elsewhere. The liquor dealers dcnouncc
this order as unjust.
The New York herald., 1878-03-29
Comptroller Kelly'S Reply to the Leg
iSlature'S Inquiries.
TAX RECEIPTS.
Abstract Of the City Debt Tor
Five Years.
BANKERS AND MERCHANTY CONFERENCE


Comptroller Kelly yesterday issued his response to
Ihe INQUIRIES of tho Legislature on the following
points:-
An abstract of OF the city for each Of the last
abstract receipts from taxes for each OF the
last Ave years far II in particular year the
Receipts fell the expenditures and II explain
ing this able and how can be remedicn
The OF the city NJ tho close OF
1877 close OF each of the months of January
and February 1873 and the 9Th day oi arch 1878
amount of bonds OF tho city outstanding
NJ the close of 1876 and 1877 the amount OF
bonds ssueu ana tue amount vi sucn oo"os P"u
curing the year 1875.
s. statement showing the amounts transferred by the
und Appointments during each oil the
preceding the year 1873 ana "f such transfers
tansiers made and tho claims and to whom paid
g. Whether any the city issued to meet
provide such transfers. aud II the amount of the
same, those still outstanding or UNPAID
T. 4 statement OF the amount Of the deficits Id the
tax receipts the last five In excess
OF added the board of supervisors OF the
OF Now York. supply the estimated deh-
T. rho amount of revenue bonds outstanding at the be-
ginning each OF the last five
o. A detailed statement OF tho amount paid to the
Police DE epartment OF the last i've upon
month acquisitions account OF the appropriations to
shat aud also OF the OF xpended
balances deposited In the city treasury
shat departments.
THE
The ommunicaton opens with an exhaustive state
sncnt as 10 the city debt, giving facts and figures
which have already been given lately In tho HERALD
7ne comparative statement oil the dcbt from 1873 10
1S77 inclusive, 10 as f0llows:-
The New York herald., 1878-03-29

For the 1877 added in the tax levy tho
Board Aldermen that is believed will bc sufficient
deficiencies In the actual product of the fol-
iows.-
Amount added for deficiencies In actual product OF
Discounts, and remssions allowed "a LAT
Cncoected personal taxes (estimatcd) 250UOO
Estimated surp .,o2tol
he law Of 1873 authorizing the Board of Supervisors
add exceeding three cent to provide for de
eencies In tho actual product OF the should be
changed Imposing the duty upon the Comptroller 10
such estimate OF the required bo added In
of the supervisors he Is the officer
qualified by information the subject g. determine the
snount really necessary bill containing provision
this purpose Is psnding In the ASS ;mbly.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. PAYnENrs AND DALANcEs.
Tho fourth second resolution calls
Called of the paid to the Police Depart
pent Of the last five years and also the of
balances returned to the city treasury by that
department. -
The amount paid to the Police Department annual
by the Boaru of Estimate and Apporton-
xlanf Ia ani
The New York herald., 1878-03-29

A number OF schedules in explanation Of the va
rious items OF which the above prominent points
accompany the report These schedules comprise
LOS pages The balance OF the report not gwen has
alrcaly appeared IN recent documents issued from
the Comptrolier's Office.
THE CARTMES's oRDfsAsCE.
Representatives. oI the Brooklyn Common Council
beaded ny Alderman Duane. called upon Mayor Ely
yesi erday ior the purpose OF sOciiing him to with
bold hts signature from tho Cnrimen's ordinance
.Dt they had an opportunity Of amending their own
laws the same subject The ordinance Just passed
prevents the grantIngo licenses to persons residing
Out Of Now York except IN certain contingencies
Tho same prohibition exists IN Kings county.
The New York herald., 1878-03-29

tnan one each does not exceed Ave acres
On condition that the city should Immediately proceed
to regulate the grounds ant enclose them in two parallel
ograms plant aud improve such enclosures similar
tho improvements made in Arlington square,"
Including land taken for old and reservoirs,
The New York herald., 1878-03-29
Funiei Debt,

Tho debt OF xcd from Wcstchestcr county
December 81 1877 TO ii l62 23J A. in
cuded this
The New York herald., 1878-03-29

UNkxPENDED BALANCES
The amount of expended balances oil appropriations
turned the Police Department deposited the city
treasury IL as Ioiiows:-
Police land ..xl22, ,772
Cleaning streets under Police Depart mcnt. los SBJ
btation houses DC, and supplies. 1860
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
SYMPATHETIC DISEASES,

the cure of those
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
AGRICULTURAL.
Premium. for Corn and Wheat.

The State Board of Agriculture at its late
session at Warren passed votes to the several
agricultural societies in the State, directing
that the amounts which have for three last
past been devoted to the growing of native
nursery stock and the planting OF orchards,
De for the coming term of three years offered
in premiums for the encouragement of those
great staple food crops, wheat and corn; the
premiums to be offered and awarded in such
manner as the managers of the several socie-
ties shall deem best calculated to carry out
the object of the Board-the stimulation of
the growth of these prime and important
crops. This measure was recommended by
the Board in the belief that the late premiums
for nurseries had accomplished their object,
this interest having received so much encour-
agement that it could well go on without the
special aid of these premiums; and that now
was most opp0rtune moment for turning
the attention Of farmers to growing large
crops of wheat and corn, and for holding out
extra inducements to them in this direction.
The details of these premiums are in the
hands of the officers of the county agricul-
tural societies, who will this spring arrange
and make known the same; and we shall ex-
pect to have reported in the fall large in
crease of these crops in our State through
this means. The Board could have hardly
recommended more important measure or
one more likely to result in greater general
good to the State.-Maifae Farmer.
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
Larse Potatoes for Seed.

The following comes from the Journal of
OF the Royal Agricultural Society of New
South Wales: In the month of September, a
relative of mine, who was at that time COM
handing one of the regular traders to this
port, gave me small quantity of a very fine
potato, which he had brought from England.
selected two of The finest, which weighed l
Id. 3 o., and these were cut up so as to make
Ii sets. In row next to them planted a
similar number cut from the same weight of
these potatoes, but all small in size; in fact,
such as are usually used as seed potatoes. On
January 7th dug up the crop, and found
that the two large potatoes produced Glib. II
o., while the produce of the smaller seed was
only 6 lb. But the most remarkable part of
the experiment was that amongst the pro-
duce of the large seed there was hardly
small potato, while the produce of the smaller
consisted Of great many small tubers and
scarcely any large. If calculation be made
on this basis, it will be seen that cwt. Of
large potatoes would produce cwt. of sala-
BILE crop, while the same weight of small seed
would produce only cwt. of a crop, large
proportion of which would be only of use as
pigs food.
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
Corrected by WOODBURY. q MOULToN. Investme
Bankers, Cor. Middle and Exchange Streets.
DefcriDf{0nf Par VnLxe 06.~ed. 4 H.
Notice of Foreclosure.

SUSAN CHASE, OF Westbrook, in the County of
ard Chase by her deed dated the tenth day of Au-
gust, A d. 1876, conveyed me- the undersigned in
Gorham, in said County, and bounded as folIows:-
South by the new road leading from Saccarappa to
Gorham Corner; West by land of Sias Hall; North
cross road leading by the house Of the late John
Rice said lot containing about eighteen acres and
being the same known as the Rice lot And the con-
undersigned. by thereof claim foreclosu re.
Dated this twenty-seventh day of March, a d.
1878. WILLIAM L. PENNELL,
mh2sdlaw3wTh By f M. Ray, his Attorney.
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
Guardiam,s sale of Real Esta,e

ID Probate for the County of Cumberland, shall
sell at public auction, on the 10th day of April A.
D. 1878, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on the prem
ises of John Hamilton. in Windham, Gf not preyi-
ousy sod) the homestead farm and buildings of the
said John Hamilton. CHAS. JONES,
Guardian Of John Hamilton.
Windham, March Is, 1878. w5w12
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
Choice Building Lois For Sale.

IN Deering. The freeman garden so called,
situated on the line of horse cars, Pleasant St.
is now divided into house lots three lots 50x130 each
fronting Pleasant St., and three lots size 'front.'
ing South St. and offered for SALE Choice apple and
pear trees given away with each lot, If applied for
Street. mar30d2Y
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
Sea Side HOteI To LEI.

a NHE Bay View House, Old Orchard
~ Il Beach, Saco, Me. 80 rooms. best situa-
tion on the coast of Maine, fine bathing, fish
Fly new, cost $22, 600. Will be leased for term
of years to responsible party--turnshed or unfur-
nished. Will sell exchange tor city property il de-
sired. Photograph of hotel can be seen on applca-
ton to F. G. PATTERSON, 3794 Congress Street,
Portland Me. mh1Sdtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
For Sale or to LEI. i'm Deering.

VyHE westerly half of new block on Pleasant St.,
Il containing IL rooms with ample closts, large
pantry, piped for water and gas with gas fixtures,
wash trays, and other convenences. Being in the
best location, and onthe line of horse railroad, low
taxes, and near good schools, make it one of the
most desirable residences in Deering. Will be sold
on liberal terms or leased May LIST.
D, ROBINSON,
mar25eodtapr15 478 Congress Street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
FOR SALE.

L nESIRABLE and elegant Hotel and
~ ~ Livery stable for sale. Business
EN interests in California recurring my i'm
1,E mediate and personal attention have induc-
Eaa ed me to offer my hotel property, the
searspOrt House, in Searsport, Me-,
for sale. This house is SO widely and favorably
known as not to require a particular description.
Sufficient to say that the house is large and COM
modious with all modern improvements, and stuat-
ed in one of the most pleasant and thrifty villages in
New England, and DONG first rate business; offers
extra Inducements safe and reliable investment;
for profitable and paying hotel business it is unsur-
passed in Maine The hotel and livery will be
sold separate together desired. Shall sell on or
before May list next. Correspondence invited as to
prices, TERMS &c. Personal examination of the prop
erty preferred. Come and see. W. H. MATHEWS.
mar12 d2m
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
FOR SALE.

0yHE Homestead of the late John Merrill, situated
Il in Falmouth. on the line of the Maine Centeral
Railroad, about one mile from the Depot in Cum
berand contains about thirty of first rate land
with good buildings, also wood lot of eleven
Enquire of j. Z. Merrill, 1859 Federal Street, f. w.
Talbot AZ Commercial Street, or FENWICK
MERRILL, near the premises. marl5d8w*
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03

Affections of the Eye, Ear Throat, Lungs and Bron.
chial Tubes which in many c4ses accompany a severe
case OF Catarrh The nlamed and diseased condition
Of the mucous membrane is the Of all these
properly under the influence of the RADICAL CURE
pected.
II is but three years since SANFORD'S RADICAL
CURE was placed before the public but in that short
is everywhere acknowledged by druggists and physk
Stans 70 pc the most successful preparation for the
fact WI be deemed Of more Importance when it is
ESD different remedies for Catarrh have been placed on
.ale and to-day, with one two exceptions, their
names cannot be recalled by the bestinformed drug
gist Advertising may succeed in forcing few sales
but, unless the remedy possess undoubted SPECIFIC
merited obscurity
zach package of SANFORD's RADICAL CURE con.
tains Dr. Sanford's Improved Inhalng Tube, with full
directions for its use in all Price $780, Sold by
all and retail druggists and dealers through
TER, General Agents and Wholesale Druggists Boston,
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03

HOUSE on Chestnut Street, Portland, In block
Ii below the Methodist church, containing IL
rooms including bath room, hot and cold water, fur
mace, gas, set tubs and boiler in basement. Sunny
location, and garden in the rear. Terms of sale lib
eral, or will be leased from April list.
d. ROBINSON,
mar25d2w 478 Congress Street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
GenteeI Residence TO Let.

NvHE three story, brick house 40s Ccngress ST.,
Il Congress Square0 east OF Plymouth church,
hot and cold water House warmed by steam,
pleasant and sunny. Best location in the city for
F. G. PATTERSON, 37ss Congress Streel.
mar30 DIV.
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
House for Sale,
For Sale.

A FARM pleasantly situated, 81 miles from Port.
IA land in Falmouth, on the old Yarmouth road
near Graves HILL 1t contains 65 good tw0story
4Ox50 stable 20x30. Cuts about % tons of hay For
further particulars enquire of ALBERT j. MER-
RILL on the premises. del5eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
For Sale i'm Gorham village.

DESIDENCE OF the late DIR. Reynolds. A one
HI and a half story House, Stable and outbuild.
ings in good repair with about acre of land I'M
der good stale OF cultivation, fruit trees. grape
vines, &c. Situated within five minutes walk Of the
Depot, Post Office and the new Normal School. For
particulars enquire Of CHARLES H. HASKELL OF
DANIEL G. EMERY, Gorham.
Portland, March %, 1873.
mch23 d2m &6l
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
Cottage house For Sale.

TvHE II story cottage house, No 3s Melbourne st.,
II nearly new. IL rooms gas. Sebago and good
drainage, lot 40x76 is offered for sale at bargain
Terms made known on application to
F. G. PATTERSON, 379t Congress st.
mar30 d3wEM
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
Farms for Sale.

sstHE subscriber will sell two farms containing
about 70 acres each and situated on pleasant
and u miles from coax Hin Station' on the M. &.
n X. The farms adjoin, and will be sold separately
OF together to suit purchasers Pleasantly situated
chards. Will be sold low,
Also stock and farming tools. For further particu-
lars and terms inquire Of MRS. JANE MORANG,
Adm K. on the premises, or of A. X. SAVAGE.
- Savings Bank Block, Lewiston, Me.
mnl7 eod3t&w3W12
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
REAL ESTATE.

MANEVt to loan on first class Real Estate
NUN r. 4 Security, in Portland, OF vi
entity. Rents collected, taxes paid, &c. on Com
mission. Apply to f. G. PATTERSON, Dealer in
Real Estate. 1874 Congress Street. no1Sdtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
House for Sale.
For Sale or to Let.

TN Western part of city, New House containing
4 all the modern improvements Inquire at this
efice. audit
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03

Norfolk. Baltimore & Washington
STEAMSHIP LINE
1inaf '.-: .,-.: -:..:
Hlll First Glass Steamship
SEaH MA H%4skESs. g MM ShA 4PPonp
'f'" n''' and f szTus s1ssH TUESDAY
and MooLELL2N.
Frsn Previdsnce every WEDNESDAY
Freight forwarded from Norfolk to Washington and
Alexandria BY steamer Lady of the Lake and Jane
Freight forwarded from Norfolk to Petersburg and
Richmond, and Va. and Tenn. r. R. to all places in
the South, W. M. Clark Agent, 240 Washington ST.,
To all points Of North and South Carolina by Sea-
board and Roanoke Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line
John 3 DAILY, Agent, 222 Washington street, Boston,
r., M. w.Davison, Agent, 21s washington street.
Through bills OF ladIng given by the above named
Passage SIS,
For freight rpassage to Norfolk, Baltimore Wash.
'a'0n OF other Information sRENlE e A.snt
q. f. :. SsSs1rS < H1l., A sSsaSh'
hozdtf ProvGncee, RI
CLYDE'S
Philadelphia & New ENGLAND Steamship Line
30 S TO N,
in connection Nth OLD COLONY RAIL
Boston to the South. Only Tri-Weekly
Line.
Quick Time, Low Rates, Frequent De-
partures.
Freight received at New and Spacious Iron Freight
House, and forwarded daily to FALL RIVER, there
connecting with the Clyde Steamers, sailins
every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY,
20 LThh;aadeiPhla Direct and connecting at Phil
Norfolk, Va, Portsmouth,, Va, Richmond, Va.
Washington D. G., Alexandria, Va, Georgetown,
u. ", and all rail and water lines.
Dangers of Navigation around Cape Cod avoid
Insurance one-eghth Of one per cent.
For Rates OF Freight, or other information, apply
GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT,
p.,.,, Mo- l96 Washington Street. Boston:
INTERNATIONAL STEAMSHIP co.
Eas'port, Calais, 81. John, N. b., Annap-
oils, Windsor and Halifax. N. -,
Charlotfetown, r. E.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.
TWO TRIPS PER WEEK.
S On and after Monday, Mar
,IT 4th, the Steamers New Bruins.
Hul AxkR8SM wick, Capt. N. g. Hall, and City
4AA&&6&ASSSof Portland, Capt. S, H. Pike,
u =. will leave Railroad Wharf, foot
Of State St., every Monday and Thursday, at 900
r: M, for Eastport and st. john.
came days.
Connections made at Eastport for Robbinston, vt.
Andrews and Calais.
Connections made at st. John for Digby, Annapo.
lis, Windsor, Kentville, Halifax, N. s.. Shedac Am
nerst, Pictoa, Summerside, Charlottetown, P. E,
FTedeIektown N. B., and all stations on the In
~ Freight received on day of sailing until
O'Clock p. m.
For Circulars, with maps of routes, Tickets State
Rooms and any further Information apply at the
Companys Office No. Milk ST., Opposite Ocean In
mh2ldtf A. R. STUBBS. Agent, R. R. Wharf
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-03
White,Y ton


TurKS Ib.
] td.(. bu.) 225 q 2 30
| Bonaire. -.
Cadiz, du.pd. Q 90 q 2 rs
Cadiz in bind l 3749 1 70
Liverpool.
Duty paid.
In bond. =. / 374@ 1 70
Grind butter 20 y box
Llv.fine sack / Is q 2 90
| Seeds.