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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
RECKLESS BANKING.
ALLEGED DEFALCATIoN OF SEVENTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS IN VERMONT BANK.
inv rrrEGRApH TO THE HERALD

ALLEGED DErALcAT1oN OF SEVENTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS IN A VERMONT BANK.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
BRANDON VI, Jan. %, 1878.
D. c. Baseom, cashier OF the Brandon Ma
lional Bank, has been removed from office on
recount 1t is generally believed. OF de-
lcit In the funds Of the institution to the
amount OF some $4,000 The directors kept tho
matter quiet several days. but the facts have come
OUT and 1t will be shown that the fault. If fault there
b. 10 DO laid much at tho door OF the president
md other officers as at the cashiers.
j. H. Batcholder, a timber merchant in Mddlsbury.
has Just faied his liabilities amounting to somewhat
over $loo 900. He has been OF the most promlo-
snt customers Of the bank, and oven within two
weeks he discounts made Tor him by the direc-
tors seems that Batcheldcr has been IN the habit
D drawing on parties through tho bank, several OF
whom werc IN way indebted TO him. Bascom,
thinking the paper good, at nrst would honor the
oewed. This was repeated several times, aud
still bank officers allowed the paper 10 pass cur.
President Conant frequently ordered all paper 10
be shown him before II was discounted. but wnen
Bascom complied with this order he would complain
Of tho trouble order the cashier to use mis- own
Indictment. Neither the president nor directors ever
refused the accommodation gwen by Mr.. Bascom,
and now that the blank has suffered con-
Loss ,Gss n.y. navs sa Ba
com used tho funds OF the institution for MS own
private uses, but Investigation 20 tar tails to reveal
any irreguarItv Whatever on his part. But II does
decidedly show recklessness on the part Of the d.
rectors. They have attached Batchelders property.
Whether they recover any material portion OF the
losses sustained cannot be decided at the present stage
Sf the proceedings.
r. E. Briggs the new cashier, with some Others is
making an examination Tor the purpose OF finding
but whether Bascom was faithful TO all his
trusts and to the interests OF the bank. The
Affair causes . good deal Of talk in this
city and ncighboring towns, but the prevailing scnti
ment 10 favor oil the late cashier There is belief
that change the management OF the bank may re.
suit from the revelations that have come to light
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
MRS. MARY A. IODINE.

Mrs. Mary A. Bodinc, wife OF Or. Albert Bodinc,
whose funeral isto take place this afternoon from
her residence at West New Brighton, Staten Island,
was native OF this city, and when very young mar.
ricd the late Amor J. William. on, tho foun dor OF the
Sunday Dispatch. AT his death, In 1867, she under
control, aud up TO tmo OF her death
its leading spirit. She gavc constant at
tcntion the welfare OF the paper, and familiar
all times with tho details Of IT'S business and ed to-
RAJ manag In 1871 she DR.. Bodinc, OF
tho Staten Island family OF that name, aud died IN the
mansion that once occupied by Governor Dongan,
one OF colon al Governors OF New York Mrs. b.
dine was only forty.six years OF ago. She ~ 10 be
buried in the Cypress HILLS Cemetery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
SUSPECTED OF POISONING.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l

EAsroS. Pa, Jan. "a, 1873
The residents OF Moorstown and Bath two small VII:
lagos few miles from this place, have boon greatly
excited for the past days over the sudden death Of
q widow lady named Houser. and circulated report
that she had died the effects 6f poison, and named
as the culprt Mrs. Spangle., who lived with Mrs.
Houser and her aged father The rumor gained US u
the rounds and 1t was asserted that the old gen
tleman desired 10 marry Mrs Spansier and that he
had made over her nearly So 600 worth O his prop
erty Mrs Houscr buried yesterday, and to-day
the District Attorney together with the County Coro
ner, had the body oxuumed and post mortem exam
nation was nsld the verdict of the C0rOner's jury
has not yet been rendered. and eagerly awaited by
an excited popuace.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL.

BALTIMORE, Jan. %, 1878.
In the City Council this afternoon Enoch Pratt aud
James Hodges were reelected Finance Commissioners
OF the city for one year, and B. F. Ulman, Anthony
Clarke. J. b. Stafford. Michael Coaklcy, William A
Boyd George r. Berry and D. p Hoffman clec-
ted directors oil the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
represent the ctys interest in that road amounting
10 SO 5JAQ0O.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
SPOKEN.

Ship Willie Reed. Yates from Liverpool tor Calcutta,
Nov 81, lat 8 10 \. Ion 3S 20 W..
Bark Harry BuschmHn, Card, from Marseilles for st
Thomas, Jan 2 lat 36 n, lon r.
Bark Ames Gibbs, from ava for Boston, Jan ~,
off Cane Poge.
Bark (Nor). Olsen from Barrow for Savannah,
Jan IL, lat 40 40, Ion 10 %
Bark Serrano (Br) Edgctt, from Leh for st John, NIB,
j an 9, lat ~, Ion 15
Bark Lottie (Br). limits, from London for Hampton
Roaas no Date, lat "a. Ion 20. -
Brig Juannc tIr) Sheppard from Pensacola for Cape
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

WASHINGTON, DC, Jan 80 1873.
shoal with 81 fathoms OF having been dscSv-
miles sW Of the Five fathom Bank Lights
Delaware Bay notice is given by the Lighthouse Board
the 18th OF JAM 1873 the
weather will permit that vessel will be moved to
position about miles OF the present
follows Lat 30 ~ 20 Ion "a 3 10 Cape Hesopen light
bearing % miles distant. Vessels entering the hay
should the southwark and eastward OF the light
shin Also after Feb O. 1875 the
signal this vessel will be changed to blast
of seconds duration each minute
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
RAILROAD OFFICERS ELECTED.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. %. 1878.
At the annual meeting Of tho stockholders Of tho
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad, held this
afternoon, the following directors were elected
Samuel W. Church. OF Bristol; T. P. l. Goddard, OF
Providence; William r. Robson, Henry A. Whitney
A. E. Burnside, OF Providence. Mr.. Whitney was
re. elected president
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
DESPERADOEs IDENTIFIED.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. %, 1878.
The three dcsperadoes arrested at Indianapolis last
week and brought to this city werc this morning iden
tilted tho burglars who shot Officer Kungel ON Day.
Iou street, as related in these dispatches.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
SAILED.

Steamers Richmond; fer Norfolk Abemsrle, Lsyg De!
brigs Toronto (Br Marsees Jennie Morton. Bahia via
Richmond Robert Dillon. Rio Janeiro schrs Bentley
Cape aytien Tim Pickering Galveston Frances George
town. Sc; Hart. savannah; Mckeen. Charleston;
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
WESTERN UNION TIME BALL.

NEW YORK. Jan 2S-Noon.
Ia time ball of the Western Union Telegraph Company
standard the United States Naval Observatory
at Washington, was to-day dropped correctly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
YACHTS. STEAMBOATS,. g.

WAN1ED-LiuHT DRAvGnr sUuUvArn" '",., mn
w OF about che following dime ons Ien,,. i'ru,
depth. 5; breadth IL fcct draugb. loaded tcc
sound we'll built, with good carrying capacitv WI, ~,
nished both IN cabin and galley; price must suit bs tn
Address CASH BUYER. box l.5Sl Pasl aaaS '"' "msA'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
HOSTILE ABoR1G1NEs.

SITTING BULLS CROSSING coNrIRNED-AoENcY
INDIANS FLocKISG TO HIS STANDARD
GENERAL MILES REPORT.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %. 1878.
The following despatch was received hero on satur.
day evening through General Terry, commanding the
Department OF Dakota
HEADQUARTERS. DISTRICT OF THE YELLowsroSr,(
Fosr KkoGH, NJ T.. Jan. 70, 1873.
ASSISTANT ApJurAKr GENERAL, department OF Da-
kota, ST. Paul. Minn. -
Quite large band oil Indians from Red Cloud AID
Spotted Tail agencies crossed the Yellowstone at the
mouth OF Cabin Crock. December 20. Reliable in-
formation reports sitting BULBS camp OF 500 lodges
n Woody Mountain, December 20; also that almost
daily additions OF Indians from the agencies above
namod have been received, one party numbering LOO
warriors. Indications show hat the camp was max
Ing prepsraIions 10 move south. In addition to the
large camp above named many lodges OF hostile
Ipdians camped on the side or the line OF rock
ana Frcnchman's Creek.
The previous report OF Sitting Bull having been
on this sidc Is confirmed. The order from the Adju
tant Generals Office regarding recruits Tor the held
Infantry is received would recommend that they be
fully armed and equipped, furnished with government
the regiment now East via tho Stanley trail, 10 this
place. The winter thus far Is unusually m'lo NO
snow. NELSON A. MILES.
Colonel Commanding District
General Sherman to-day received despatch from
L,euteuant General Sheridan stating that the re-
ported crossing OF Sitting Bull into United States
territory not confirmed. but that should the rumor
prove true no will dospatcn troops TO Colonel
Miles, At Fort Keogh.
THE REPORTED CROSSING OF SITTING BULL
NOT CREDITED by GENERAL SHERMAN
MILES ABLE TO DEFEND HIMSELF.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
WASHINGTON, JAN IS, 1878.
General Sherman in speaking of the teegraphic ad-
vices received by the Secretary OF War advising
him of the movement reported TO have been made
by Sitting Bull aud his followers says
that he does think there any great probability
Of the truth OF tho statement. He does not think
that Sitting Bdli has any such numbers with him as
1000 WARRIORS II no is moving, but that he may
have perhaps five hundred restless spirits VINO want
TO move. General Miles is not he believes IS any
danger, but II so he can defend himself well 10 his
camp
ATTITUDE CANADIANS.
Another reason why General sherman dlscreuits
the reported warlke movement OF Stting Bull Is that
Major Walsh has no fled him that II nc should pro-
cecd 10 cross the border he would also have TO fight
the Canadian troops STILL II thore BIO movement az
stated, will give great zeal Of trouble ana DO quito
serious.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29

Schr Merwin Pesrcs Cadis for orders-John Zttloson
Schr Lizzie Young. Anderson Oporto-Miller Hough.
schr G Brooks. Darby. Norfolk. va-James Van
Rum
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PORT OF NEW YORK. JAN. %. 1878
ARRIVALS.
REPORTED THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND HERALD
wEiTKsToNE TELEGRAPH LINE.

REPORTED THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND HERALD
wEiTKsToNE TELEGRAPH LINE
Steamer City of Chester ODD Tbbsts Liverpool IAN IL
G Dale. Jan 26. 564 miles of SANDY Hook passed an
@ hence for L ~, To a 22s miles !;
DO .s'sn for '1 OF
Steamer Egypt Oh. GIosan: Liverpool Jan = and
Steamer othcllo r, Fisher HullJau 9, with mdse and
steamer CITY OF Merida Reynolds. Vera Cruz Jan =.
a.xsads s sGS Ji% a.; ,a IL,
p o. ion u To- ~ bark Mary Gibson '' from
Ste ,mer City OF Austin Chester Fernandna and Bruins
s w,ss az M yn r19 "s' D WIN ''' anu
s.ss%sS Rspdssn ;r Sempson Savannah Jan ~ with
Steamer John Gibson, Masngo. Georgetown, DC. with
steamer j Evernau, platt, Philadelphia. with mdse
Bark Hattie OF sss. River Ns,, Eaton London 20
III Bark iSns tSarl Janscn, Dublin 10 days. ballast.
to sSys e. sa "s Sss'es Blatant.
sulphur TO "der essor to er PS n in ,.
to siocovich Co Passed Gibraltar Dec D. had variable
schr Richard Denham tof Bath. Chase St Marc 10
days with orwood to Kunhardt Coz vessel to Bentley
r1aiT s Sc days.
schr Chas Morrison. smith, Georgetown, Dc for Bos
schr Defiance bunker, Phlladclphia
ps- Bark columhia Nor). from Christania. which
AN.
PASSED THROUGH HE'LL GATE.
HOUND SOUTH.
schr A Baxter tBr,, Baxter, CORVALLIS Ms, for Now
York.
schr Spring Bird 3D. Mclean CORVALLIS, Ms for New
York
sehr Js s,I Rogers, OTIS Bah tor New Yo"s.
schr Jennie a Sheppard. Snepharc, Boston for New
York
Scnr silver Spray Russell wsreham for New York.
schr W w Brainerd Fitch. ProyIdencc for New York.
scnr Ann III Hickman, Shaw Providence for Now York.
scbr fora. Taylor, Providence for NV York.
Schr Henrietta, Mathews, Providence for New York
schr Reindeer Howard Providence for Virginia.
Anna sheppard sheppard Providence Now York.
scnr VIM Thomas. Litteiohn, Providence Tor New York.
chr Kate kalahan, Avery New London for New York.
schr r Mead Udal, Green wicu Tor New York.
schr Loon HOBBS Bridgeport for New York.
At anchor In East Chester hay
scPr VIM Thomas Littlcohn Providence for New York.
schr Katie iioyt. ileaney, Providence tor New York.
Schr ii Wilson, McDaid, Wageham for New York.
BOUND EAST.
steamer Elesnora, Johnson New York for Portland.
Steamer Doris shirley. New York for Itovidence.
Bark Royal Iarrc (Brj Young, New York tor Portland
Me.
schr Iyal. Oliver. Jersey City for Providence.
Schr Julia, Nash Jersey Gity tor Providence.
Schr koiou, Bookings. Jersey City Tor Providence.
Schr Frank ButS, Pettigrew Jersey City for New Lon
don.
schr Warren Gates Smith, Amboy for New London.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
SHIPPING NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS.
Sails. iDestination.
Office.
Neuncr.

DATES or DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK FOR THE MONTHS
OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29

ALMANAC FOR NEW YORK-THIS DAY.
SIN AND NOON HIGH WATER.
Sun rises .,. ID Gov. Island. eve 5 A
Sun ets........ ia Sandy Hook. ..eve 4 SO
Moon rises. :. morn 4 So He'll GAZE. eve Z 70
HERALD YACHT WEATHER OBSER-
VATIONS.
Connecticut western news., 1878-01-24
The Naugatuck Valley.

A correspondent of the Boston Trdv- eler writing of beautlfHl Connecticut valley says The Naugatuck River runs through one of the finest valleys in the State of Connecticut, and it's scenery is noted for being the most beautiful in all the New England States. Along it's banks and hillsides are dotted elegant residences-the summer homes of the wealthy classes from New York and other large cities on the sea shore.
 It is near the heights on the southern slope of the celebrated Litchfield Hills, which border on this valley, that stands the renowned village of Watertown, which for it's location, commanding views and beauty, as we'll as for health, is not surpassed by any village of It's size in the world, and every season hundreds of visitors do there congregate. What has and is daily making this valley so popu- lar for summer residences is it's easy ac- cess by, and the excellent management of the Naugatuck Railroad, which is under the personal superiNendence of George w. Beach, who is one of the most efficient and popular railroad man. agers ip New England, rendering the road over which he presides one of the most agreeable and pleasant to travel over in the land. His conductors as, we'll as himself, are affable, genial and courteous, the oars are kept newly painted and scrupulously clean, and all who travel over the road and the local press upon the line, are profuse in his praise, as one of the best executive rail road managers in the United States. Would that more roads were as we'll con- ducted for the comfort of the travelling public.
Connecticut western news., 1878-01-24
How They "Go into Bankruptcy"

The most alarming feature of the bankruptcy record is the disposition of small retail firms with from $5, ,000 to $2O, 900 of liabilities to avail themselves of the deficiencies of the bankrupt act to wipe out their indebtedness and start anew. The large houses, says Pitts. burg correspondent of the St. Louis Globe Democrat, are watched closely nowadays, and if they try anything ot that sort the creditors are apt to n.ake unpleasant Investigations but shoal of the small fry have come to the con. clusion since the first of the year that the easiest way to settle up last years business is to pay all their debts with the bankrupt act, and start anew with g clean balance sheet. A rather interest. ing instance of thls sort wss told to-day in one of the wholesale houses on Lib erty Street. A small retail dealer wal in the establishment buying bill oi goods, and discussion arose as to prices The retailer offered figure which he said he was willing to pay, say ing at the same time that he could gel the same goods for less money,
 How's that ?" asked the jobber.
 Why, can go oyer to A Co., give them what they ask, go into bank ruptcy before my note becomes due and settle for thirty cents on dollar"
 Whether convinced by this reasoning or not, the wholesale dealer sold the goods at the retailers price.
 To-day he said: " You can judge how like a fool felt last week, when just two days before the note was due my sharp customer filed his petition 1T bankruptcy. The amount isn't wortl fighting about, and I shall have to take whatever he offers to settle it"
 As long as the Bankruptcy Act holds out inducements to interruptions traderl to pay their debts, as they say in Csptair Marryatt 8 novels, "with a flowing sheet, this sort of thing will be kept up.
Connecticut western news., 1878-01-24
Starving to Death.

In northern China people of all ages are dying of actual starvation by thou sands. The famine extends over & dis trict which includes at least 5000 vil- lages, and it is said that at least 500 die daily. Houses are pulled down Tn every village to sell the timber and thatch in order to get food. Those who can get husks and dry leaves ordinarily used for fuel, are considered welf off. Most of the poor young girls have been sold ]; old men, middle aged men, and young men and children die daily of sheer star vation and others freeze. The dead can- not get burial they are too many and none can afford the expense so they are cast daily into large pits. The people of Shansi are said to be living on the corpses of their fellow beings who die of starvation. And the strong are killing the weak for the sake of ob, taining their flesh for food.
Connecticut western news., 1878-01-24
What it Costs.

Some idea of the expenditures of a wealthy American family may be derived from statements recently made in court by the executors of the will of the late John w. Chanler. Mir. Chanler's wife, who died about two years ago, transmit ted to her children large property de- rived from her grandfather, William B. Astor, and MT. Chanler also left them a considerable amount. There are ten of them altogether, all under age, and au- thority is asked for expending on their maintenance and education the sum of $5O,O ,OOO annually. Of this there is said to be required for keeping up the estab' lishment in which the six youngest chil- dren are living, $29, 900 for the school. ing of seventh, $1,3OO; and for the support of three children at school in England, $1O,OOo; and the remainder for travelling, summer watering place ex' peuses, and the like.
Connecticut western news., 1878-01-24

HUNTING BUFFALo.-The town of Griffin is. the rendezvous of the Texas buffalo hunters. Men who make it a business do not pursue the animal as do sportsmen. They use the needle gun with telescopic sight, and the firing is done by one or two men only who usual ly kill drove of forty or fifty buffalo on one or two acres of ground. As soon as one is killed the whole herd, smelling the blood, collect around the dead body, snufing and paving. The hunters continue to shoot them until the last one bites the dust. AS long as the men remain concealed and the buffalo do not get their scent the game is not frightened, for it pays no attention to the report of the weapon.
Connecticut western news., 1878-01-24
Facts Worth Remembering.


 One thousand shingles laid four inches to the weather will cover one hundred square feet of surface, and five pounds of shingle nails will fasten them on.
 One-fifth more siding and flooring is needed than the number of square feet of surface to be covered, because of the lap in the siding and matching of the floor.
 One thousand laths will cover seventy yards of surface, and eleven pounds of lath nails will nail them on.
 Eight bushels of good lime, sixteen bushels of sand, and one bushel of hair will make enough good mortar to plas- ter one hundred square yards.
 A cord of stone, three bushels of lime, and cubic yard of sand, will lay one hundred cubic feet of wall.
 Five courses of brick will lay one foot in height on chimney, six bricks in { course will make fue four inches wide and twelve inches long, and eight bricks in course will make Hue eight inches wide and sixteen inches long.
Connecticut western news., 1878-01-24

A CHEcKERED CAREER.-In the State prison at Charlestown, Mass, is man named Dunaunin, who has had an event. full career. When the war broke out he was serving a sentence of thirty years, but was pafdoned out on condition that he would enlist in the army. His bravery quickly won the good will of his officers, who knew nothing of his antecedents, and after the battle of Fredericksburg he acted as spy, gaining important in- formation. He was afterwards cap tured and sentenced to Libby prison and paroled. He broke the parole, reenlisted, deserted, committed a burglary, and is back in his old quarters with twelve years more to serve,
Connecticut western news., 1878-01-24
The Debris of inc SNHtGm

Must either pass through it's natural channels of exit, the bowels, the kidneys and the pores, or in default thereof, poison and disorder the fluids of the system. In order to oftect the complete expulsion of this dangerous refuse, the organs through which it passes off must be active and unobstructed. Fortunately there is a certain means of rendering them so when they are not. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters stimulate the action of the excretory organs and by diffusing genial warmth drought the circulation, encourage moderate precipitation By this triple effect the exodus of the focal and other waste matters are en- couraged, and the system freed from peril it would otherwise incur. The action of the bowels which fellows the use of this benefi- cent alternative is easy and unaccompanied by pripiur, and its stimulativo effect upon the urinary organs very conductive to their local health.
Connecticut western news., 1878-01-24
Ponds Extract.

During severe and changeable weather no one subject to RHEUMATIC PAINS should be one day without PoND's EXTRACT. It is of the greatest benefit for both CHRONIC and ACUTE or EXPLANATORY RHEUMATISM. The application of PoND's EXTRACT is wonder anodyne properties. The pain, lameness and soreness are, relieved, and the entire disease often cut short and subdued. For sale every where.
Connecticut western news., 1878-01-24

BAKED TURKEY. cleaned, stuffed and trussed, put the turkey in a baking pan, with little cold water in the bot tom spread some butter overit, sprinkle salt over, cover with piece of buttered paper, and set in quick oven haste often, and turn the bird over and around if necessary. It takes from an hour and a half to two hours to bake turkey. It is served with the gravy only, after hav- ing removed the fat, or with cranberry sauce or currant jelly.