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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-17
EXCURSION STEAMERS.

The Local Board Of Steamboat Inspectors have re.
ceiyed a circular from James A. Dumon Supervising
Inspector General Of the Treasury Department at
Washington, calling attention TO the following ex-
tracts circular letter issued by the department
TO supervising inspectors, July S, 1871 faithful OBJ
servsnce oil instructions therein contained will be
exacted OF all officers Of the servics:--
Il 10 the duty local inspectors decide many
10 number In the certificate OF
number added that allowed by the special permit
excursion Indicates the lawful number
that eau be- carried. Any would be uniaw.
full the and the owner would become penalty
liable the In addition, would DO subject to revo-
csti0n Of his cense, no being Legally recognized AZ the
person having supreme Of boat and being also
under OATH his license to such in
frHcti0n OF the steamboat laws
You are therefore Instructed receiving authentic in
fonation that master of ~ passenger or excursion
Carrying unlawful number OF passengers 10
invsstig the charges and they fnd them sustained
to revoke masters license In every where tn.
the inspectors snail furnish the United
States District Attorney with OF all the evidence
taken he the owner and the master
for the penalties attaching such violation Of
ia Judgment for other reasons are is
suing permits passengers thai can be done
with safety report the facts In writing 70 the DEPART
for Investigation.
II Is emed advisable that the local and assistant in
your district notify the Of all excursion
the number of passengers carried each trip
will demand copies such records vt least once
them their 0ihcal files tor the infor
nation OF shs department. deaared.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-17
POLITICAL NOTES.

Springfield Republican Qnd. ):-"Af,er 1880 may be
Grant,
Tne opposition TO senator Bayaro In Delaware is so
strong that ne feels uneasy
ST. Louis (Mo) Republican: county In
structs Tor Glover TOR Congress In the Twelfth DIS
tricI."
ST. Louis (Mo) Repubiican:-"Perry county In
structs L. H. DAVIS for Congress the Fourth dis
trict"
81. Louis (Mo) Republican: De ocras OF Col
umbia. Boone county, declared tor Il. q. Moore Tor
Congress"
Chicago TriJume:-"rhs nationals oil the Filth Con-
grcssional District (I have nominated j. ~ King, oil
Ogic county, Tor Congress-"
Tho New Orleans Demoeraf calls Alexander H.
stspbons "rhat little, supcrannuaied democratic
fraud Really this Is shocking irrevcrencc.
In reference 10 the changes In tho New York Custom
Honse the Springfield Republican, says:--"fh's Is Mr.
Haycs answer to the taunt that he has abandoned
civil service reform. The people will thank him Tor
reasscrting IT,"
ST. LOUIS (Mo) Reputiican:--''rbe johnson county
mocrsts instruct Tor Critendsn, aud earnestly re-
commend him to the democracy Of the Seventh Con-
grcssional district one who has been faithful 10
every trust rcposed In him."
The Goldsboro IN. G Messenger (dem. heads ITS
announcement OF the nomination OF negro Tor Con-
gress. "Morc Crow" Aud another democratic paper
the Raleigh Observer, says that 'rhis nomiua.ion
shows beyond DOUBT that the negroes have by no
means lost prejudice OF that has possessed
them since their emancipation.
Springfield Repatiicaa:-'Cyrus II. Brogden was
elected a member OF the lower branch OF the North
Carolina Leg stature beioie he had ever voted IN any
civil election, just forty years ago, ana be has boon out
of Office hardly single year IN all the long interval
He returned TO the Legislature at every election
until 1867, then Comptroller Of tho State Tor ten
ycars, 1865 returned TO the STATE senate Tor four
years, was mex, Lieutenant Governor Tor two years
and Governor iron 1874 TO 1877, when he took his
scat In the House at Washington On tho old theory
OF ON cohoding II was certainly time Mr.. Brogdcn
In g,vo somcbody else a chance
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-17
THE NATIONAL PARTY.

THEIR PRIMARIES LAST EvENING-AN OVER
ABUNDANCE OF DELEGATES FOR THE SYRIA
CUsE CONVENTION.
Tho national greenback party (Shupes organxation)
held primaries throughout the city last evening ana
elected three delegates and three from each
Assembly district 10 attend the Syracuse Convention
on the 23i inst. The Joachimssn- o Reilly organza-
uon who claim be The only true representatives in
this city OF the national grecnback party, held In
many districts primaries to oec representatives. who
will meet this evening" and upon whom Will devoive
meeting the duty OF elscting delegates 70 the
Syracuse Convention. Judge Joachimsen saws the
teisgaes OF his organization are The only properly
accredited Then In addition TO these contend
ing sections OF the party Mr.. Thomas J. Creamer's
organization will meet TO- morrow evening and take
action looking also to tun representation at SYRIA
cuse The ''Shupe" primaries passed OIL quietly last
evening In the Fii'h Assembly dis'rict the
were gathered outside There was NO cp.
position. ..rhe" Allen himself had charge Of
matters we're lively ana there were three distinct
elections for delegates held and each party claimed
TO be the only truo representative OF the grsenbacK
Iaber parry IN the Seventh district and denounced
each OF the others unmitigated FRAUDS Al No l31
Blocker street there is transparency announcing
somby District, AMI here the ticket headed by Chris
TOPPER Hes was declared " DO inc only one elected
Mr. Ly uchs saloon, corner oil Greene and west Tnrd
was elected, and the Assembagc said they
alone represented tho seventh district truly and
honorabiy. A third party, composed Of lev stray
glers, assembled the steps oil Science Hail. No. 14l
Eighth street. and announcing themselves Is the only
and original Seventh Assembly disrict green baek
Uuted ticket headed by Hugh Brown and de-
clared 1t elected In the First Assembly District alter
the primary election over, nesting OF the mem
bers OF the organization was held, which was adj
dressed by Walter H. Sbupe. who replied TO the
allegations made against him to his
relations with John sherman, which was pub
iishcd short time ago. He claimed that
his relations with him OF domestic character
and had lasted Tor thirty-our years. Resolutions
were adopted expressing condolences In ME- Shupc and
accepting his statement In regard 10 the charges pre-
ferred against him.
The Joachimsen party 10 circulating an appeal signed
by u. "a. Pomcroy warning the greenback supporters
In this city against persons who trying 10 elect
divisions In the party.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-17
GENERAL sHERMAN's SON.

HOW HE WENT ABROAD TO BECOME PRIEST.
To EDrroR REPUBLICAN,
Tho matter referred TO IN the subjoned letter hav-
papers and private Circles and there appear
Ing to be some misapprshenslon or the facts IN the
publish letter Tor the Information OF those who
take an interest in the subject; ysry tpqiy your
ST. LOUIS, July Is. 1878.
9l2 GARRISON AVENUE, /
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, June !. 1873
MY DEAR SIR sail ON Wednesday, the 5th INST,
from New York for Liverpool by the steamer scytha,
Of the Cunard limo and as the purpose Of my voyage
mas relation to the whole future course OF my lie,
o o. the fam family should know definitely and *
weeks a aso a, the law School OF The Washington Uni
has given me a complete education Tor the Bar. hav
ing to Georgetown College make my classics
mathematics then to the ScicnHe school al Yale
for a foundation 10 natural sciences and modern Ian
guages, aud finally to our ST. Louis Law School, where
have attended the u course Of lectures during the
past two years under the Kind instruction OF yourself
and other learned professors. For some time past
Ina vo had a strong leaning for the ministry, and So
having reached the age when cvery man has to
choose his career IN fc and having weighed this
important matter OF choice with all the care and de-
liberation OF which am capable have decided TO
become Catholic priest How long ago l
reached this decision, what means have taken
10 test and confirm myself IN my resolution,
and why, having finally decided l now choose TO
20 England 10 make part OF my preparation Tor the
any but myself and to answer them would DO
apart from tho object OF this letter writc to inform
you and beg you to communicate the Information
10 those who may inquire concerning me that as
sumo myself the whole responsibility Of my choice,
with mo alone rested tho duty ana The burden OF
choosing path in lie So with me alone rests the
blame praise OF having chosen the church instead
OF the law. Ny father. as you know, i: not Catho-
lie. and, therefore, the step AIN taking seems as
starting and strange " him as l have no
doubt II does 10 you, my dear sir. l 80 with
out his approval, sanction or consent-in iact,
in d
behalf For no had formed other plans for me, which
are defeated, and had other hopes and expscta-
lions IN my regard which are necessarily dashed 10
the ground In conclusion, my dear SIR, have ono
request make. and make !. not only 10 you, but
TO friends aud relatives TO VIII om you may see
nt show this letter or communicate ITS contents; II
Is hs:-Feeiing painfully Aware that have grievod
and disappointed my father, beg my friends and mis-,
and all whatever religion they may DO, to spare
him inquiries comments OF any sort, for cannot
help iceIing that anything Of the Kind would be III
timed Inappropriate Trusting 10 your deiicacy aud
70 thcrs TO appreciate my motive 10 tins and TO COM
ply with request SO easily iolnsd, ! remain with
great respect, nGectionately and sincerely yours,
THOMAS EWING SHERMAN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-17
LONG ISLAND CITY NUIsANCEs

Captain Woods OF the Long Island City police was
late on Monday evening Inlrusted with an order from
the Board OF Health Of that CITY 10 serve upon the
individual incorporstors Tor any OF them) OF the
Standard Ammonia Company directing tho cessation
OF work. III pursuance OF the determination arrived
at by the Board last week to permanently suppress
the works AZ a nuisance In obedience 10 this behest
the works OF tho Ammonia Company were yesterday
suspended, but It Is yet question whether they
will remain SO permanently. The counsel OF the
company-Messrs. Tracy, Oimsted Tracy. OF New
York-are preparing to 20 before the Supreme Court
on application tor an injunction restraining the
Board OF Health from interference with the company
the ground that their works are not pubhc NUS
ance alleged
similar peremptory order was yesterday served serve:
by Captain Woods, by order OF Inc Health Board,
upon Michael Kane. Peck Skidmors and oil
others interested 10 any way In tho manure Jump
further up the creek; aud Is understood also that
Or. Taylor. the Sanitary Inspector Of the city. mas
been ordered ferret out an alleged nuisance 10 the
shape OF a boiling and farondsring establish,
ment somewhere IN the vicinity OF Bhssvilie ana
which is said only ~ night, emitting stenches
OF the most odious character Ii Is ut present uncer-
TAIN however whether this concern 10 on the queens
Kings county side OF tho creek
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The SIGNAL SERVICE.

AND HOW CLOSE STUDY OF 1T BROUGHT 4
MAN TO A PRISONER s CELL.
Among prisoners brought into the Flfty-seventh
Street Court yesterday afternoon was low-sized,
neatly dressed and rather respectable looking man
Edward Williamson. He had gone into restau-
IT the Grand Central Depot, had ate about forty
cents then refused to pay for it. The pro-
prietor thought by the mans actions that he wac
either drunk or crazy ana had him arrested. Juaga
Kasmire committed the man for dis0rderiy conduct,
the prisoner positively reiu ting to make state.
lneut in his own behalf When he arrived down
stairs, However, be was quite willing To- make
any quantity OF expianations, aud from the
statements no made It evident that he
was Of his mind. he said that he lived
at West Farms, aud that he left there early
yesterday morning and went to fremont that he had
read arLics IN morning paper CONCERNING the
TO receive ami interpret the signal put out
by that bureau. Williamsons idea OF the signals ne
to receive was most remarkable one. He said:-
~ followed blue signal that was on lady's dress aa
nal; that was a mans coat; tnen an ice wagon came
along; that meant keep COOL then saw green
signal, and took train for New York, and arrived
here about twelve o'clock. / followed another
and followed them into q restaurant l sat
down at the tabo and they moved away from H.
Then called Tor some dinner and got green ticket;
that tho right signal. and was looking at thai
ticket for over an h0ur when the man who kept the
place asked me to pay for my dinner. told him that
The Signal service would pay Tor It, and because
would not was arrested" He was asked II he had
any Signals he was IN prison He answered.
"Ycs, but they are not the right onea the signal
Service will look alter me rs soon rs they get tho
green signal from me"
Williamson will probably be removed 70 tho Island
to-day 10 complete his Signal Service studies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-17
THREE AGAINST OLE.

A cry OF murder In n scquesered portion Of CHERRY
street called Officer Mead, OF the Seventh precinct
the spot whore man was lying in a pool Of blood.
with mangled facs and various doep gashes hil
forehead, early yesterday morning. He unable
TO speak when first discovered. but being taken
TO the Madison street station house he recovered su
cien.Iy TO BAY that his was Andrew Cassidy. Of
No 327 Cherry street; tina. he had been attacked by
three men who beat hi m with clubs and then kicked
him about the lace and head The description or
names OF his assailants he was unable 10
FURNISH SO Officer Mead was constrained 10
seek tor the bellgcrent trio IN the hcighborhood
where the racas occurred. Standing at tho scene OF
the fight with their bedabbed with the blood OF
Cassidy, Mead noticed three men talking together,
actions lac watched with attention. they soon
aroused his suspicious and drawing DIS revolver he
told them TO move al their peril while he raped tor
assistance The three were then taken into Gus
t0dy Their names Thomas Sinclair, OF NO %
Jack son street; Patrick Gleason aud John Desmond,
OF No IS SCANNED street. AS blood spots were lou nd
on the two former Judge Bixby held them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-17
THE FORGER GREY.

In cell No 40 on the second tier Of the City Prison
Is tho famous iorgcr william f.. Grey. This Is the cell
from which william J. sharkey, the murderer, Of
fccted his celebrated escape. The patent dressing
table ana washbowls which Sharkey had s.ted ny 10
the cell at his own expense still remain there, and
Grey conqratu atcs himself tue fact He has made
some attempt at beautifyinx tue cell by h.rers up
pictures Ho 10 extremely roticent, ana re-
iers all reporters to his counsel, Messrs Beach
Il Brown. At noon, yesterday, Grey's father,
the Rev. Edward II. Grey, VINO was Chaplain OF the
United states senate from 1861 to 1862 called at the
Tombs Mr.. Grey, ST., who was attred In clerical
garb, was received by Warden Finn. He said that he
had como from Washington to SEQ his son. Warden
FINN at once conducted him TO MS sons cell.
and the interview between father and son. which was
over hour Ia duration, Is said by the Warden 10
have been OF most affecting character. Mr.. Grey,
Sr., on leaving the Tombs, informed Warden FINN
that no would call every day, II he would be permit
ted to do 80, to see his unfortunate son.
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FELL INTO THE WELL.

Catharine Clements, SIX years old, residing With
her parents on Washington street. Jamaica village,
yesterday afternoon went to the well In the rear OF
the 10 draw bucket OF water. She had nearly
succeeded In getting II the top, and was 10 the act
OF reachina over for H. when sne overbalanced,
she Tell hesdlong TO the bottom OF the we'll dts
tsncc OF forty-nve Ieet the water ocing only iour
feet deep. On coming to the surface she sustained
herself above water by catching hold Of the curb.
Her mother happened TO 500 her fall aud immediately
gave AN alarm, which was answered by Mr. george
Tooser, a neighbour VINO, In looking down The well,
saw tho child, and called out TO her to get
into thc bucket ana hold last 10 the ropc.
she d,d So and with great Mr.. Tocker drew her
up safely 10 top Her face aud clothing were COW
ereu with blood, her ears and mouth we're ncd with
sand and upon examination II was lou ad that Ia her
ia sn. had struck against the stone lining OF the WELL
tufl,cting bad fracture in her forehead, which, II 70
fea rad. will prove fatal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-17
ERNEST MCKACKEN's FUNERAL.

The funeral services Of Ernest Livingston Nc
Cracker, who died at Rome llaly, on The 10Th OF Feb
ruDry last, held at ten O'Clock yesterday morn
Ing at 81 Tho mas Church, Fifth avenue ana Fifty
third street. Mr.. McCrackon the son OF the late
John L. H. McCrackcn, u well known merchant and
nttcratsur Of this city His willow VINO MISS Cor
nea Livingston before her hrst marriage. aud la
nous bclle married Mr. Charles O'Couor The year alter
her husbands death. Mr.. O'Conor treated young No
Crscgen as his aud evinced peculiarly
strong affection Tor him after the death of Mrs.
O'Conor = lew years since.
The funeral Of young McCracken was attended by .
large number OF friends and relatives, among whom
were members OF sns Livingston and the Jumel
ismilies, VI Washington Heights MI Charles O'Conor
was tue cnicf n,ourner There were NO pailboarors,
xnd the colin. which placed In the chancsi, was
unopened. fne Rev. Dr. Frederick Courtney, assist
ant rector Of ST. Thonas, anu the Rev William Bakor
Of 81. Lukes Hospital, Conducted tue services, but
there address. The snver plate on the coffin
lid bore the simple inscription: -"Eruest Living
sion MeCrackon. Died February IL, 1875"
he rustic on this occasion was peculiarly impress
sive rendered by the full choir oil the church,
The interment took place al Greenwood Cemetery.
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Smother onslaught on some unonending ana unses
pectiDg citizen Roundsman wallace oenieo .n@
statement Of Feakes that ocer refused 10 arrest
his assaant. at boon district telegram
patrolman he aud mlstook him Tor au omeer,
said Rouudsman Wallace Tho hat and GOAT were
taken TO Jonnson's saloon by Detective Smittnereer
but Mr. johnson, proprietor OF The place. iaiied 70
identify them belonging to any oil the haottuss %
his saloon And there the matter rests 30 lar rs thc
police are concerned. "When Feakes returns TO the
city, said Roundsman Wallace. talking IN behalf OF
the department. she may be able TO give Us dcscr'p-
ton oil bis assxants and then Will be time enough
10 arrest Them"
Alter taking the wounded man to the hospital Mr..
1wohey aud Mr.. Eberhard walked up Fifth avenue 70
rtycghth street, from Fifteenth street, and DUR
lag that they declare that they did not see an
oihcer, although keeping sharp lookout for one.
No report OF the made SO Tar as eau be ascers
tained, TO Superinten dent walng until recently.
Mr.. Belmont and family are residing at Newport
When Mr. Belmont informed oil tho outrageous
assault anu robbery OF his trusted servant no vorns
teered 10 offer reward Tor the apprehension OF the
highwaymen. Mr. Belmont will arrive in this city to-
morrow, when, II Is SAID, private detectives Will b
employed to work up the case
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-17
PURLOINED BONDS.

Police Superintendent Campbell, OF Brooklyn, was
called upon yesterday by Mr. Potter Shanly, the pro,
prieor Of the Yorick Shades At the corner OF Poplar
and Hicks streets, and II. Tobin, q lawyer, who
placed In his charge $3.50 worth OF Long Island City
Improvement bonds, supposed to have been stolen BY
Lew c. Hiidrcth, who was arrested a day or
two since In this city. Mr.. Shanly gave tho
Chief u letter which he had received on tho
l1th inst. from Mr. Johu Hogan, stone
contractor at No. All East Twenty third street. ths
city. II set forth that Mr. Hogan was aware that
Miss Jen nie Heuston OF Twelfth street, had trans
ferred to Mr. Shsnly the bonds above stated, which
had been stolen from him, and Ia they we're not
returned Mr.. SLaniy would be arrested. Mr.. shany
informed the chief that at the time he received the
bonds no had no knowledge that they had been
stolen. Hs had simply been requested by Misc
Houston 10 dispose OF them for her. He had
obtained n power OF attorney to do 90. and
placed them la tho hands OF Mr.. Beers,
u broker. Upon receiving Mr.. Hogan's letter ne at
once consulted counsel, and advised not 70 make
any reply He hoard more concerning tho bonds
unul he the Of the arrest OF Hiidretn 10
this city, charged with stealing them. He then went
aud obtained the bonus and brought them TO Police
Headquarters. MT. Shanly was held by Chiei Camp
bell await the action OF the authorities OF this city,
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DISGRACED AND DESPERATE.

When Mrs. Laramie, residing at No. 2l3 Navy
street, Brooklyn, returned home on Monday nights
last having been out washing oil day, she asked
her sou RUFUS whore his father RUFUS said he
thought he down stairs with Mre Brophy, .
neighbor, whose husband In Jersey. The mother
aud sou then went 10 the door oil Mra Brophy's
they burst in the door, and found the husband and
father IN Mrs. B.ophy's company. as they suspected.
Mr.. Laramie was enrayed At the action OF hrs wife
and that he sezed large kntio and attempted ~
stab Mrs. Laramie. His son BY quick movement
Ia getting between bis father and mot her
and received q severe wound In the hand An officer
OF the Fourth precinct learning OF the disturbance,
entered the house, and after an exciting chase
captured Laramie GU the root The injured lad waa
then removed TO the Long Island College Hospital.
Ii Is SAID that Laramie deserted hts vile some eight
years ago and went to sea, and that during his ab-
sencc Mrs. Laramie married Joseph Young, by
whom she had children. A few years since
Young died and Laramie went to reside with his
wife again. Judge Riley yesterday adjourned the
examination OF the until Saturday Eext.