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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30

PRINCE BISMARCK INVITES THE DIFFERENT
STATES TO FORM Law COMMISSION ON
BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
Tho appended letters have been exchanged between
Messrs. David Dudley Field II. D. Jencken. the Gen.
sral Secretary of the Association for the Reference
and Cod0cauon Of the Laws OF Nations; Mr.. A. p.
sprague, OF the International Code Committee OF
America, and Nj. William n. Evarts, Secretary OF
State-
THE ASSOCIATION }
Reform AND coDiFfcArIoa OF ras LAW or NATIONS
5s CnaNcEnY d LAM. .r
Berlin that Prince Bismarck had principally from
geson emanatng from association resolved 70 invite
for the consideration OF an law on bills OF ex
,nent swzsrsad pleased you have
sented Count Munstsr the German Amoassador NJ. =.
take part. '" ''''1 80
Would therefore at ae steps TO ascertain the
views o. your gove,nment and let me have me iaio rim
Berlin You wl no daet agree with me ,nai what ~
ii. D. JENGKEN. Honorary General Secretary.
The Hon. ID. ID. FIELD. sew York.
TRANSMITTED TO WASHINGTON.
nave ~. ot% n1as sapy
munication from the secretary of the ASSOCIATION Tor the
soa
Bib that en-
indicated attention and thai goysrnmen. may
secretary international Code Comm,Leo
Hon. WILLIAM NJ kvARTs, Secretary oil state.
EvARIs' xaPLY.
DEPARTMENT STATE. I
WAsHiSGroN. Jan. rs, 1879.
A. r SPRAGUH ESQ., Secretary OF the International Code
Committee OF America .
SIRI acknowledge the receipt OF letter OF
18th with apartment in regurd to
posed Convention the Law oil Bills OF Ex-
change in when Ill desired that tao government OF the
United states should participate.
In reply inform that much Interest Is taken
the in the subject which write ana
is ready receive invitation II ex-
''H0'' AA'' ''' ''1' '''N'' William NJ EvAKTs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
PORT OF NEW YORK, JAN. %, 1878.
ARRIVALS.
REPORTED By THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND HERALD
wHITEsToNE TELEGRAPH LINE.

REPORTED By THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND HERALD
wHITEsToSE TELEGRAPH LINE.
Steamer Denmark (Br,. Williams London Jan IL and
Gravcsend Is:h with mase and ~ PASSENGERS toFwJ
Hurst s e S lon 70 % S passed an in% n;o
s SS"na q aa an lat ~
STEAMER Lone star New orleans Jan 3D. with
ms sea% no Fanisa Smith Philadelphia with mdss to
Bars Beivedere ofwiudsor Ns Neweomb. Antwerp SIS
days, with empty barrels to Snow Burgess. Had hns
Bark bremen GER Lsitks. Antwerp 40 days in ballast.
to unch Edye Co. Had fine weather to this coast then
schr Mary Louisa Ga.ki, Washington. NC. days. with
's sch. ' JOB" I x SSR ss"' virgins.
schr Emma White. BENJAMIN Virginia ~. =.
schr Theresa Wolf. UhanpionY B.,ser's Head Me,
S & iIa;w T'i% ''' " ''' '''''" " - ~
ss- ship $ Wright tBr, from Liverpool which
chored in lower pay came up to the city 18th NJ
anchored below, passed up at 8 Pm 10th.
p- schr Chas Morrison which arrived 2ssh was from
PASSED THROUGH HE'LL GATE.
FOUND SOUTH.
Steamer riilie Ewing, New London and Norwich. for
Steamer Glaucus, Bearser Boston for New York
schr Carrie Bailey Bailey Ksnneb &c, or New York
ST Macy BooS o Ssm YORK. Ss New
schr calvin !iar,is Benton somsrss 70, Phiadelphia
sehr Clements. Cle%ents Providencs for New York.
s senr WEBB Coos. New LONDON ior New York.
Passed down-Schrs Katie Hoyt, X Wilson, aud VIM
K Thomas, before reported In Eastchester Bay.
BOUND EAST.
Steamer Alhsmbra (Br), mckinney. New York for
steamer Nereus, Haiett. New York for BOSTON.
steamer City OF Fitchburg springer, New York for New
steamer Galatea. Walden, New York Tor Providcn
steamer Amos Barstow, Kenny. New York for Provi-
dence. go =, a.. ~
Brig Adelaide of Portland. stovsr New York TOR New
Haven. o..
Chux
Schr Flying Fish. Gorham, New YORK tor Northport.
schr + Simpson. Mahoney' New YORK Tor Greenport.
Schr attic Collins, Brainerd. Amboy for Halifax.
Schr j = Dctwilder, Powell, Am roy for Boston.
sclr General Hail. Dreamer Pors johnson for Boston.
schr Oliver Amcs, Babbett Philadelphia Tor Boston,
sailed from Hart Island Roads AN, brig zotland (Br).
Hicks. Now York for Malpas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

The City Record Commission, which consists OF
Mayor Ely, Commissioner Campbell and Corporation
Counsel hitney, will not take any action relative 10
the appointment OF supervisor for that Journal until
next week.
The Aldermen yesterday refused to give permission
10 Judge McAdam, OF the Marine Court to use their
chamber during me month OF February.
The Police Commissioners have requested the Com
mon Cou0cil to allow tnc purchase OF Two steam tugs
IN omen market without advertising, as they require
tbstn imme uialey. resolution was aleo yesterday
adopted py Board asking the Dock DepaT tment
Police DEPARTING
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
STATIONARY ENGINEERS.

secret meeting of the stationary engineers Of the
city ana vicaity held last night at Pythagoras
Hail. Canal street, to take action IN regard the bill
introduced into the Assembly by Mr. Secbacher.
The chief OF the organization, Mr.. Kyran Fuste occu.
ped the chair, and in a lengthy speech denounced
Mr.. Scebacher's bill, stating that it had not been
gotten up by Mr. Seebacker but by Mr.. W. G. Coyes,
in the In crcst Of certain lew. He also stated that
tho bill printed and read before meeting Of tho
Brotherhood tho 10th inst, and rejected by that
body.
Alter lengthy aud animated discussion. lasting
Until nearly eleven O'Clock, resolution WAS finally
adopted asking the Legislature 10 pass law Tor tho
better specton boilers and Tor thorough exam ua-
tion OF engineers. Considerable feeling was mani
festel at tie meeting, ana IL is probable that split
will occur the organZa call Tor mass eel.
ing will be Issued III lew days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
A BURGLAR WINGED.

During tho past month the residence OF Lowery L.
Lombard, corner of Bergen and Jcwett avenues,
Jersey City Heights, twice ssered by burglars.
but each time tbs thieves frightened of before
they secured any properly. At early hour yester-
day morning the house was again entered. Warren
LOMBARD. 4 member of the family was awakened ny
Inc thieves and ascending to the paror found man
there. The fellow sprang through tho window, and
Lombard discharged three shots from a revolver at
him. The man jumped from the porch 10 the ground,
and escaped. Yesterday blood was found on the
porch showing that the man must have been hit.
The blood marks traced along Bergen avenue as
far as Montgomery street. and It is thought that at
that point tho wounded burglar got into wagon pro.
vided by cOutederates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.

With view OF increasing the membership OF tho
New York Academy OF Sciences, which now numbers
about three hundred members, and to enable tho
members to become moro intimately acquainted, the
pociety last evening gave reception and collation. in
The parlors of Association Hall Quite u number Of
ladies' were present, and among the rominent men,
bers anu visitors were Professors Seely, Newberry,
Eggleston, Martin, Leeds, OF HobokeD, and William
p Blake, OF Now Haven; Dr. Sterry Hunt, Boston /;
General Benham, Engineer Corps United States Army
ana Professor Yeomans, of the Popular Science
Monthly. Addresses were made by President New
berry. Professor Eggeslo on and others.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
BEFORE THE SCENES.

william Malloy, attacbe Of Booths Theatre. was
charged in The Court OF Special Sessions yesterday
with assault aud battery on Andrew JAZZ au actor Tho
defence claimed that Jax insuted Malloy's sister
vullo she was waiting Tor her brother outside tho
theatre and Malloy waited his opportunity and com.
nlittcd the assault He was lined $l5.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
FLATTERlNG TESTIMONIAL.

Police Inspector William Murray was yesterday pre-
Ben,ed with the gold watch and chain and the hand.
somcly engrossed testimonial, gilt from the manuiac
ursrs aud dealers watches AID jewery oil this city,
~ token OF recognition OF his zeal and fdeliiy in tho
discharge OF his duties. There quite gathering OF
the Inspectors friends whom President smith ad-
dressed the presentation committee Informing them
81 the action OF the Board sanctoning the accept
OF the gilt. The iewery and parchment were
then handed TO Inspector Murray after compl-
mentary address by one OF the mmittee He c.
turned thanks expressing his appreciation, and
giving assurance OF continued efforts TO deserve
good opinions OF his friends
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
TIRED OF THE WORLD.

Sebastian Boiler, the young man who cut his throat
Win a razor on Monday, IN his boarding house, No.
ri Broomc street, dicd yesterday morning at the
Chambers street Hospital He was native OF Ba-
var,a ana came this country three years ago. For
MN. past he vcd al the ABOVE address, work
ing occasionally. when he could ind mpoynent, as
isiior. he was indebted for board. aud seeing no
prospect OF paying his way, II Is thought, Took his
~ y. ~ sPoubIoA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
WHALEMEN,

schr Express is on the ways at Provncstown receiving
si hit repairs and being metalcd She is destined for
whaling cruise and will sail some time in March, under
command Of Capt Smith.
Bark Coral Will bo fitted ct San Francisco for
the Arctic Oceun.
letter from Capt Potter. OF ship Emma Jones ofNB
reports her At Paa Dec ready and would
to Psita in July August.
letter from Capt Shiverck OF bark John Winthrop
Nh reports her At racanuans Dec ~ having taken 300
to TacaEuana In September Reports about Nov !, bark
Morning star. Lewis NB 100 sp asst cruise; did. bark
Mars, Allen do boiling IS Dbl whale; 18TH Napoleon
Turner. do, nothing last cruise.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
HUNTERS POINT NUISANCE.

In the OF Edward T. Coe, proprietor OF the
phosphate mandatory AZ Hunters Point, who was
charged with maintaining nuisance in violation OF
the statute. Assistant District Attorney Russell, who
conducted the for the prosecution, informed
by tho detectives who investigated the matter that
the obnoxious man ufacture had been discontinue
and that Mr. Coo mad removed his business to Barren
Island. 1t is understood that Mr. Russell will con.
the crusade for the suppression of the nauseat
ing odoIs which arise IRON the oil works and other
establishments at Hunters Pout, against which nu-
merous complaints have from time 10 time been
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
DEFACING LIBRARY BOOKS.

Antonio Lagund, Frepchman, was arraigncd at
the bar Court Of Special Sessions yesterday on
the charge OF defacing and cutting Tho leaves Of
book belonging to tho Aston Library Just before tho
case was called, however, ChIel Clerk johnson
served with a writ from the Supreme Court directing
that tho prisoner be brought there. The
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
LARGE FIRE.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, jan 20, 1873
A despatch from Massiilon, ohio, says:-A fire carly
this morning totally destroyed l.. Boumcrlin's largo
maIthouse, John Snydcrs barber shop, John Gayor's
pant SHOP julius Beckels saloon and Hartels billiard
room, besides Damaging adjoining property owned by
James Jacoby, to the amount oil $1,000. The loss
the malthouse and contents Is $751; OO0 insured for
IS. 900 in Western companies
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS.

The following persons were appointed to positions
IN the Department OF Buildings yesterday John b
Colter, clerk; Patrick II. Speman, William d. Tall
man. Robert A. Dillon and Henry Lafarge, inspectors;
Thomas Dunlap, Jr, clerk; John Beattie general
speclor; John b. Sexton, J. Mcdonald, Edward Love-
lock- Z. NJ ulen, James Moagher aud John Reilly OK.
aminers OF Ere escapes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
A CORPORATIONS COMPASSION.

The Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company last
July down the pay Of all their employees who
paid over $50 month They submitted. with much
srumtng. Yesterday the company refunded TO tho
men IN their employ the amounts deducted last
July. or course the einpioyes arc very Juoilant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
KILLED BY NITRO-GLYCERINE.

TROY, N Y, Jan. 20, 1878.
At nine O'Clock this morning explosion OF nitro.
gycerne occurred in tho works OF Professor Now.
bray al North Adams. Mass Tho nitro-glycerine was
being melted IN barrels In a room at the south end OF
the factory, and T. J. Wilson. employo, was blown
to atoms. only few small pieces OF his flesh could
DO found. The building was bady shattered, causing
q loss OF $500. The PRINCIPAL works were not injured
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
SAILED.

Steamers Wyoming tBr. for Liverpool: Old Dominion
kchmond &c; ship James Foster. Jr, Liverpool barks
Norm. sHor,. dublin; loved iSor), Cork o. falmouth
ssiles; arsssr. eisr Rshmoad ouomo Prime dtsn
stantinople Ruby Port SPAIN Victoria do Harry Davies
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
ATTEMPT, DETECTED.

MONTREAL, Jan 20, 1878
An attempt made last night to blow up the Institut
Canadien Building was averted by tho timely dis
covery of the explosive package in the nam hall
This is the institute for belonging which Gubord
was accommodated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
SPOKEN.

Steamer City Savannah. Mallory from Savannah for
New York, with steamer Livingston IN tow, Jan 49, Off
Frying Pan liGhtship.
Bark Queen Victoria lBr Mckenzie, from Gloucester Tor
Baltimore Jan 10, lat SO 40, Ion Al II.
Bark Kate tB, Anderson from Lynn for New York. Jan
1S. no lat &c
Schr knchantrcss Phillips from New York for Savannah
Jsu ~, 10 miles Ut Cape Hattcrss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
B'NAl BIRTH.

The third days session OF the District Grand Lodge,
No. l, l. o. B. b., was held yesterday, Solomon
sulzberger presiding committee consisting Of
Mcssrs Waterman, Howiiz, FreldaDdor, Nori hcbied
and SoliDger was appointed to compile a history OF
the society and report the annual convention.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
A TRAIN OF CARS BURNED.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 20, 1878.
The freight train Which left here at five O'Clock this
evening on he Nashve aud Chattanooga Railr Dad was
thrown from the track near Lavergne account OF a
rail having been placed across the track. coal oil
tank burst and the entire tram o. seven
hurnc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
HORSE CARS DELAYED.

Tho breaking down OF wagon carrying hugo piece
OF granite the corner OF Third avenue and Twenty
nrst street shortly before SIX O'Clock last evening
deayc cd the cars tho Third avenue line for moro
than a quarter OF an hour aud caused much incon-
venience 10 homeward bouna harlsmiieh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
EXHIBITION OF POULTRY.

The Eastern Now York Poultry and Gamo Asaocia-
ton arc giving a poultry exhibition In the Town Hall
at Jamaica, l.. l. There are 200 coops OF speo-
mems OF iowls besides iorty coops OF pigeons. Tho
premiums, upward OF 500 10 number. will probably be
awarded to-day. AT ten o'clock Friday evening the
will eli
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
Brig Ro..n. Smith tso. xoculloeA. Portland. Me- r

Brig Ro.slls Smith 3D. Mccuiloeh. Portland. Me-
Brig Adelaide. Slower. New Havsn-Miller Houghton.
field.
II sch, Winnie Lswry Spear Lsguayrs and Porto csbeo-
schr Lsmoine. Leach. Point Pitre-H vaable Son.
schr VIM Thompson, Doare, Port Maria, Ja-Moses
schr Harry Fred. Gardner. st Domingo csy-Jed Frye
4 Co
sehr Daisy Parkhurst. Hooper, Trinidad Cuba, H W
Loud ~ Co
scar Lady Franklin Alison, Boston-Chss living.
featuring Co
slocp Ida VAIL Ball. New Haven-C artwrght l. Doyle
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
SHIP CANAL IROJECT.


BosroS, Mass, Jan. ~, 1878.
The legislative Committee on Harbors commenced
to-day hoaring relative TO cutting ship canal across
Cape Cod. This canal II the enterprise succeeds VIII
be s. miles long, Is feet deep low water at the
South end, and the estimated cost Will amount TO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
AMATEUR OAkSMEN.

The FIRST annual meeting of tho Metropolitan Asso.
cation OF Amateur Oarsmcn will take place at the
sturtevant House. 10 the OF the Knickerbocker
Athletic CLUB, next Saturday evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
TRAINS IN COLLISION.

TORONTO, Ont, Jan. 20, 1878.
Two freight trains on the Grand Trunk Railroad
tcIcscoped near BrcsIau this morning. fireman
named Hodgns was killed and n driver slightly In
iured All the cars were wrecked. The track was
cleared and traffic was resumed at noon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30

Henry Miller, vice president OF the bank OF D. o.
Mills l. Co., OF Sacramento, died yesterday at his
home.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
MRS. MARCY.

Mrs Marcy, wife OF Geaeral r. B. Marcy, Inspector
General of the United States Army, died IN Baltimore
yesterday alter brief illness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS.
Sails. Destinations. O1ice.
Scdmsr.

DATES OF DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK FOR THE MONTHS
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-30
ALMANAC FOR NEW YoRK-THIs DAY.

HERALD YACHT WEATHER OBSER-
VATIONS.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-21

Health is undeniably more precious gift
than riches, honor or power Who would
exchange it for these, the chief objects OF
human ambitiony 1t is obviously the part
OF wisdom to employ means for the prcscr-
walton of health and the prolongation OF life
which time and experience have proved to
be reliable. Many Of the dangers by which
health is threatened may I've nullided by the
use of that most irresistible OF correctives
and tonics, Hostettrr's Stomach Biters,
which, by increasing vital power and rem
dering the physical functions regular and
active, keeps the system in good working
order and protects it against disease. For
constipation, dyspepsia, liver complaint, ncr-
vousncss, kidney and rheumatic ailments, it
Is invaluable, and it affords II sure defence
against malariul fevcrs, besides removing
every trace of such disease from the system.
Hall wineglassful taken before meals i'm
proves the appetite and insures complete di-
gcstion and assimilation.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-21
The Universally of Superstition.

All persons, we believe, are more or
less suporstitious. Their reason teaches
them better; but it is impossible to
eradicate notions imbibed in childhood
or youth, when the impressions, 50 easily
made, arc at the same time most durable
IN their nature. What difference can it
possibly make whether one sees the new
moon over his left shoulder or his right
shoulders Common sense answers, none
at all. Yet most intelligent women cx-
perienCe "a sort Of shuddcr or chill if they
happen to catch the first glimpse of the
new moon in the western sky over the
left shoulder. They know perfectly well
that this is suporstition-it is ridiculous,
they know it is-but somehow or other,
they will go on, wondering to themselves
whether there can be anything in it, and
whether they are any more likely to have
bad luck for the coming month than
they would have been if they had first
discovered tho narrow crescent over the
right shoulder.
Sailors are proverbially superstitious,
and their supersttions assume multifa
rious forms. They have the greatest
aversion to sailing on a new voyage on
Friday. Many persons are extremely
superstitious about beginning any new
undertaking on Friday. They think it
is certain not to succeed. 1t may be re-
marked that such superstition helps to
execute itself; for any one who, from
whatever cause, has no confidence in his
own success, no matter what he is en-
gagged in insuree, by his self distrust, his
| failure.
We saw it stated, recently, that the
Hon. George F. Marsh, formerly our
Minister at Constantinope, had been de
tanned over day at Rome, where he had
hired house, because the owner would
not execute lease on Friday. Old as
the Eternal City is, it is evident from
this that she has not outgrown her super.
stitions. In truth, they are very diff
cult, when once imbibed, for individuals
to outgrow. We hear some uneducated
person making fun of another's supersti-
tons, and presently discover, by some
chance inciden', that he himself is
equally subject to some superstliious be-
| lief, which, though different, is no less
childish and ridiculous.
} The prevalence of superstition in this
enlightened city at the present day may
be judged of by the fact that oae of our
morning journals publishes the advertise
mcnts of no less than seven astrologers
These so.callcd astrologcrs and the class
known as the spiritual medium are con
suited, not by the Ignorant alone, but by
cultivated persons, in good society. Even
business men apply to them for direction
in their pccuniary transactions. 1t WAS
stated of n man reputed to be the richest
citizen of Michigan, who died few years
since, that he never engaged in any mat
ter OF importance without first comforting
with we'll known sprtualist. His will,
however, it may be added, was very
properly contested on the ground of
insanity.
In one sense all superstitions are evil
dences of insanity. None of them rest
upon any sound and rational basis.-N.
! Y Ledgc'