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New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
ARANpoyEp IN A FOREIGN LAND.

Mrs. Bertha K0nig made complaint to II. j..
jackson, superintendent OF Castle Garden. that her
husband Carl K0nig with whom she had arrived from
Glasgow on the steamship State Of Virginia Friday
had abandoned her. Mrs. KGnig states that she was
married on January 16, 1878, in Bleefed, Germany.
she aud her husband TO America esbin passen-
gers and upon hcir arrival went to hotel at No 274
Wesf-st The following morning her husband said he
had obtained employment In Singers Sewing Machine
Works at Elizabeth Taking all his baggage he started
for NeW,Jersey saving he would return for her at
O'clock did do and she believes that he has
abandoned her She claims that KONG had 400 Prussian
tbaiers 1920 left her destitute The German Con-
sul-General has interested himself In the case, and
promises seerchng for the delinquent hus
band Mrs KONG will be sent to her home In Germany
on Thursday next by the Emigration Commissioners
Her father is q Government Official.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
A BUL1-F1GHr IN THE NEw-YoRK STYLE.

The alarming intelligence reached Police
Headquarters last night from the Thirteenth Precinct,
that wild steer, on mad run through Grand Broome,
and adjoining Streets had "iniured number Of peo-
pie whose names were unknown" On investigation 1t
was found along the route taken by the an
ma had heard OF any damage done by it to life or prop
erty An alarm from the Tenth Precinct first warned
the Thirteenth that steer was walking about loose and
moving I'm that direction. II had wandered down from
the slaughter houses in ForYfOurthst Chased by an
Ofeer refuge in the back yard OF No % Lewis
at upsetting and woman on its way, but with
out iuring them. In the yard IT frightened woman
who was sweeping but after being deuged by the neigh
bors from the windows every SIDE with water 10 suf
fered Captain Copeland and ROundsnan Farley 10 tie is
ega and horns and IL led forth In triumph, lashed
10 truck and followed by hundreds OF people At No.
III Delancey-sL, opposite the satOnhOuse the pro-
cessiOn turned into alley whore the steer was rpped
up aud its throat after preliminary prancing
about and chasing of frightened policemen. In his
struggle with the animal Captain Copeland mad finger
badly injured, aud probably broken.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
pROMNENT ARRTyALs.

Gilsey House-Sir Alexander I. Gait, of Montreal
Judge G. a. Foster. Of Kansas and j. H. McVcker o. Chl
Fnh hrsnHS HOtsl-C gressrnan Eppa Hunt0n, OF
Virginia United sates Circuit Judge Thomas Drummond OF
John O. Brown, OF Tennessee GeheIa
o. NJ Poe u 8. Al the Hon. David A. Ross Of Quebec ana
SsOn Huchns OF Iouis HOFFMAN House-Professor
lawrence smith OF Louisville Metropolitan Hotel-
William Stckney OF Washington Reto York Hots.-gen
Of South Carolina furk Avenue Hotct-
senator William McNaser q Toronto Ross,oIs Ho,s-
General Davidson Of British Army 81 Ct0ud note-
General David Stanley n. r. A.. Windsor Hoe-Charies
Woloot Brooks Of san Francisco; Henry Pierson OF ~
,any and ex Senator A. w, Palmer, OF Amena, n. 81
James HoJudge William l. Learned OF me New'f ork su
name Court and Charles f. Smith, OF Albany. AstT
William T. Wright United states Consul az santos
prazil Buckingham Hotet-Trenor w. Park, OF Vermont
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
TIE ELECTION ~ COLORADo.

DENVER, Col, Oct. 3.--Revised returns from
twentyone counties tho maJOries heretofore
reported. BeIford's minority Patterson Demo
cran for Congress, is 2,745. Piktn's majority over
Ioyeland for Governor 800 The counties yet 10 be
renorted will probably increase the average Republican
majority m the state TO 5000. The Greenback vote in
the state will aggregate about 1900 The Legislature
will stand four Republicans TO one Democrat.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
SERIOUS RESULT OF A FAMILY QUARREL

A serious quarrel occurred on Wednesday
night between two families living in wallaboutst.,
Brooklyn. II grew out Of the fact that Miss NOrah
Mcnamara applied on Wednesday to Justice Guck
for warrant for the arrest of her brofher-in-law.
Michael Conuors for calling her foul In the
evening John Davidson, another brother-n-law, went
to Connors house to complain OF the latters conduct
general fight resulted In which the members Of both
families became involved. II was ended by Michael
COnuers strickng his mOtherin-law, Mrs. Ellen
Mcnamara, ON the head with a CLUB fractunnR her
skull All were arrested Justice Guck held the pris-
oDers 10 await the result of the injuries TO Mrs.
Mcnamara, who is said 20 be In critical condition.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
ESCAPING FROM THE BROOKLYN JAIL.

William Preble and Edward DunscOmb es-
capped from the Raymond Street JAN, Brooklyn wednes
day night. They were arrested I'm June for passing
counterfeit money, and July sentenced TO
years imprisonment in the jail They were allowed con-
siderable freedom. An effort making TO secure their
d rdoD and their counsel, W. T. Robinson, was prepar-
inc 10 law their case before the President few days.
Lately they have taken OF the horses In the Jail
ward but were always locked up at night. wednesday
syening they at this work later than usual and TAX
ing advantage OF the opportunity, they climbed the wall
and fence surrounding the JAIL aud let themselves down
with the reins Of the horses harness.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
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3:45 a. m.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
GLASGOW BANK DISCLOSURES.

DIvIDgSDs PAID WITHOUT ANY BAsIs-yERY BAD
LOANS.
LONDON. Friday, Oct. 4, 1878.
The Times, IN its financial column, says III
reference to the failure Of the City of Glasgow Bank
Smith, Fleming & Co., East Indamerchants OF Leaden
halst (who failed yesterday, liable for cash al
amounting to $4,000 pounds, aud acceptances
for 100000 pounds. Altogether the City OF
Glasgow Bank has lent 5,S23,000 pounds
to four firms, the reputation OF ono or two OF
which has been anything but good for years past The
opinion expressed by bank managers Is, that more
reckless OF gambling with other peoples money
pursued by any body of managers or di-
rectors and that such engagements as these
could never have been entered into had
there not been either the weakest most wiful
sanction OF the specuatons OF these four firms coupled
with negligent system of supervision which is hardly
short OF criminal The bank 1t is estimated, VIII show
deficit OF sOme three million pounds sterling, whlchS
to the knowledge of the managers had been acenmu-
lating for years past, yet the dividends had been
increased"
The newspapers crticse the conduct OF the bank most
severely The Times says its conduct and business Is but
little snort of criminal.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
4 FASHIONABLE WKDDING IN BOSTON.

BosToN, Oct. 3.-The Right Hon. Lyon
Playfair, Of England, aud Miss Edith Rus.
sell were married this in Trinity Church,
by the Rev. Phillips Brooks, In the pres
enoe OF q large and fashionable audience. The Gov
ernOr OF Massachusetts, among the guests as also
Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, the Rev Dr. A. p. Peabody
fila Pew DR. Geo w, BragdOn and DR. aamuel Ellicott
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04

weeks ago, on account Of q reduction OF l9
per cent in their wages. Nearly All returned
The strike at tlk mosquito netting mills Of
r. & H. Adams s not yet ended although u
number of the operatives have returned 10 WORK az re
uuced wages. The strikers who refuse TO go 70 work
nightly express their feelings by hooiing aud maxim
-Four OF them arrested Tuesday night while ndue
iug In this pastilne. They we're subsequently oS-
Oh
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS
PRESBYTERIAN sYNODs IN SESSION.

The United Presbyterian Synod convened
yesterday In the Third United Presbyterian Church.
There were I20 delegates present, the numbers OF
preachers aud laymen being about equal The morn
ing was mainly occupied IN making up the varl'
ous committees, and In other preliminary work
In the afternoon the Synod discussed Christian Benef
,cencep a theme submitted in paper read
by the Rev. W. II. Haney. OF Mumford, n Y The even
ing session was devoted conference on the subject
The Best Means Of Conversion, and the True Eyi-
decea of version" The attendance was large. The
nrinepal speaker WIS the Rev. Mr.. Kane.
The Presbytery OF N.wark yesterday took the case
pan Church. ut Newark and considered his statement
and eoues 10 be allowed 10 retire from the Presbytery
After some discussion the Rev. Dr. Mclvane suggested
that Mr. See withdraw his statement aud make simple
re1uest To have his stricken from the roll This
Mr. See did, aud the PresbyIery unanimously voted to
drop his name from the roll.
NJ 500 was tried by the last General Assembly for al
lowing women TO preach In his pulpit, and for teaching
the doctrine Of Christian perfection IL reported that
he will organize church. most Of his old congregation
going with him. and will hold services In Park Hall.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
TNvEsrIGATING ALLEGED BRIBERY.

The Grand Jury of Jersey City is now con-
sidering the allegations made IN the Hudson County
Democratic Convention last Friday by some of the
delegates, that the nomination OF John Mullins for
sheriff had been procured by bribery It Ia
allie ged that the delegates from Union Hill re-
eeiyed 500 for voting for Mr. Mullins. Constable
Rosenberg has The necessary papers upon the
delegates and number OF other Democratic politicians
who supposed 20 have some knowledge OF the
ter. MIR. Mullins denies that he furnished any money
for the purchase or votes. The action Of the Grand
Jury entirely unexpected, and has caused much
eife
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
NEW OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN BOARD

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 3.-The American Board
of Commissioners OF Foreign Missions has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President-Mark Hopkins, ID. ID.
VicePresident-william f. Dodge.
Prudential Comminee-Augustus C. Thompson, d. d.;
Apheus Hardy Ezra Farnsworth, Joseph g. Ropes Pro-
lessor E. L. smyth c. c. Burr Ebrdge Torrey, Il. ID.
Webb, d. d., the Rev. Isaac r. Worcester.
Corresponding seereariss-Nathanie T. Clark. Il. X.
Alden.
Recording Secrctary-The Rev. John G. Means
Tysasurer-LangdOn 3. Ward.
AHditors-Ayory Pluiumer. Arthur W. TUFTS and j. III.
Gordon.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
ADMINISTERING THE PEABODY FUND.

ADMINISTERING THE PEABODY FUND.
FINAL MEETING OF TIE TRUsTKEs-soUTHERN AF-
PREcIATIoS OF NORTHERN BENEv0LLNCE'
The trustees of the Peabody Educational
Fund held their second and final meeting yesterday AZ
the Fifth Avenue Hotel, between IL q. m ana p. in
President Hayes was present, as on the day oetore
Measures we're discussed in regard TO more genera
distribution Of medals among the common schoois OF 'o
South Robert c. Winthrop, president OF the board ap
pointed the standing committees. The treasurer sam
uel Wetmore tue secretary, George Peabody kussei'
and general agent the Rev. Dr. Barnas sears were
reGecred T. Lyman is acting secretary during the ao
sence in Europe Of Mr.. Russell.
General Richard Taylor offered the following written
remarks in behalf Of the Southern trustees:
.'Tbe pestilence now affecting many districts In the
South has measure Of compensation III the Opportunity
offered to the generous benevaenee or the N0rtn-
benevalence only limited by the supposed necesses Vi
the suffers" I.a a .,,t
The trustees from the Southern States connected win
this trust established by sOn or Massacnusstts, o
the benefit OF Southern children, have witnessed the IN
terest manifested In its administration by the
citizens OF the Southern States, with whom tney he
been associated and feel surprise that tne Nor
charity reached the fatthest boundaries OF our cou
try and that the tender kindness or Northern hehts
above the influence of the apostles OF sectonal tIae
These facts will be recognized and appreciated py lne
people OF the South and great as has been the
OF the Peabody fund, confidently expect tnaJ u
higher estimate the labOrs of this Board ana m ~
TO the course Of education In the South VIII pc
accompanied and elevated by the spirit or DfotnerH
love so widely exhibited We ask permission 10 recoru
our sentiments in the journal OF this board IhIs ID
signed by Alexander H. II. Stuart va; k Iaylor, b1'
Henry r. Jackson Ca; William Aiken, b. Vi george W.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
MR.. WOOD ADJOURNs TO WASHINGTON.


BRIEF EXAMINATION OF APPRAISER BUTCHER
FURTHER INQUIRY POSTPONED UNTIL DECEM-
BER
Fernando Wood sat in solemn state yester-
aay morning IN the Naval Oioe, Whiting for witnesses
who were TO testify In regard 20 Custom House methods
On one aide was Collector Merritt, the other the
Naval Officer A half dozen others were present, In
rluding Appraiser butcher. At IL o'clock, Mr. Wood
uubent himself little, and asked Mr. butcher 10 take
the chair foot OF the table The Appraiser sat
with HE the table, and questions aud answers
we're EXCHANGED in an easy conversational tone. The
examination dealt almost entirely with the causes OF
the removals Of assistant appraisers, on which flood OF
light was not thrown the questions being politely re-
ferred the Secretary Of the Treasury for
she information he desired
Three changes OF assistantappraisers" Mr.. butcher
,aid have been made while have had charge Of the
department: Mr.. Allen. Of the first division; Mr. Glib
ton of the third and Mr.. Day. Of the fourth Messrs
Howard Kent and BiTdsa have been appointed in their
places. Mr.. Allen resigned; the other two were re-
moved think. February 20. Mr.. Allen was asked to
resign; he was attacked by paralysis which disabled
him for some tme that perhaps, was the main reason
Toe first nomination by the President was Mr. Howard
who had been an examiner in the first division;
objected 70 his appointment as assistant-ap-
had rot had sufficient experience. I never OBJ;
Ieoted TO him examiner. think now that ne IS Wen
Gibson was discharged you will have % ask the seere
tary Of the Treasury for the reason. l had
heard that there were objections to his ep
praisals; It is absolutely impossible for any
man living 20 perform the duties OF the
position with absolute perfection or to the satisfaction
Of every one The same reason applies to the removal
OF Mr. Day. It probably for mistakes made in ap-
prasng the Secretary of the Treasury knows
NOT have suggested that u would be better to
let out the work of opening and paekng an application
was referred me- reported against the charges
Perhaps little money might be saved, but the WORK
would not be so wen done openers and packers require
a large amount OF experience"
The wuess then submitted a record OF invoices in bis
Department from January j, 1873, TO September 30
The whole number was 12,OO6.
In the sbsence Of other witnesses Mr. Wood then
nounoed that the committee would adjourn 10 meet IN
Washington the first Wednesday In December
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
u0..A ..on.hs ano the Lord Rishnn of :

Some months ago the Lord Bishop of =
came 20 this country on visit TO the Rev. DR.. - Of the
Fpiscopal Church OF New-York The doctor instructed
colorcd boy in his service TO knock at the bedroom
door of the Lord Bishop early In the morning, and
NV Lord the boy" Accordingly the next morning
the boy, somewhat dazed by so much grandeur.
knocked at the bishops door who called out: "WhO Is
thereiD The boy responded: "The Lord my boy"
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
THE Young MEMS CHRIsTIAN ASSOCIATION.

BINGHAMToN, N. Y, Oct. 3.-The thirteenth
annual state Convention of the Young Mems Christian
Association OF New-York opened here to-day with
larger numbers than In previous years. Chancellor
Crosby addressed the convention at length the
subject Toe Study and Use OF the Bible in Our Work"
The following officers elected for the ensuing year
President, George c. Sawyer, syracuse, yicepresdent
Benson Van Yet, Poughkeepsle, Q. II. Dillingham,
Brooklyn Charles W. Darling Utica; secretary, George
l.. Bonita. Syracuse,
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04

"THE r. II. A."-Mrs. Shoddy (who has
rung for her cook" Mrs. Simmer, officer go
ing down my are. Now. will not allow thisW Cook
"Lor, mum, you can't objec' TO that mum It's only
gasetted bombeder be says, mum, and come 10 show
hia uniform I'--IPunch.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
SUICIDE OF A BLACKsMrTH's WIFE.

Mrs. Mary Macy, age twenty-slx, living be-
tween Railway and Railway Junction, N. j.. committed
suicide yesterday cutting her throat with Mrs
Macy has been sick for time froE maarnl fever,
ana IL believed that she committed the act while tenn
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
BISMARCK THREATENS TO RESIGN.

LONDON, Thursday, Oct. 3, 1873.
A Berlin dispatch says it is stated that
Prince Bismarck has offered to the Committee the
Socialist bill the alternative of either accepting the
bill without alteration or his resignation.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
FAILURE ON THE CLYDE.

LONDON, Friday OCT a, 1873
1t is believed that one of the Clyde ship
building firms has failed.
TFor other F0refgn Heus see Flih PdQe.I
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
MAXINE INTELLIGENCE
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

Ann rises ~ $50 sun 53s Clock slowl I'm. 20,.
Moon sets... Noon souths. 1928 Moons age. days 0S
ndH WATER ro.DAf-A "
Sandy Hook l64 Gov Island. 2:Sl He'll Gats..... 4:20
HON WATER rO.pAT-P. 81.
Sandy Hook 223 3oV Island. 2:57 Hell Gate.''' 446
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pOrarfly insane She rose from the dnnertabe 10 the
apparent possession OF sound mind, took her Young
Mr. Macy heard baby crying without any enOft on
the part of it's mother to check IT, When ne went uy
stairs ne found his wife lying on the hoor IN pO0 Oh
blood Mr.. Macy, who IS an honest harcy.orikiin ii i
blacksmith is left with six children the OLDEST OF WHICH
n m
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
SHIP NEH,S
ARRIVED

PoRT of NETWORK 0croBRR s.
Str City Of Chester CBr Brooks Liverpool Sept "a and
Queenstown 25th, TO John q Dale. -.-
Str Algeria sr wsson Liverpool Sept 81, via Queens
town 22d. 10 q q FrancklyE.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
THE PRESIDENTS DEPARTURE.
A VISIT 10 ALL THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CUSTOM

HOUSE.
The President and Mrs. Hayes returned to
Washington last night Yesterday morning the Presi
dent held short reception in his parOrs at the Fifth AV
snue Hotel Among the gentlemen who called upon MIN
were Collector Merritt General Hancock, General
McCook Justice swayne the Rev. DR.. Burchard, Gen
eral wilson General D Cesnoa. and Charles M. Mead
There were many callers through the day. While the
President was engaged with the trustees OF the PEABODY
Educational Fund, Mrs. Hayes visited saronys photo
graphic gallery Union Square and sat for several neg
styes The day before sarony took ten negatives OF
the President himself
About o'clock William II. Stillwell, Collector MeT-
rits prfy ate secretary arrived ct the hotel in car
rage TO convey President Hayes and Burchard Hayes
10 the Custom House, where In company with Collector
Merritt Surveyor Graham and Naval Officer Burt the
party visited every department OF the Custom House
They first went to the rotunda where the President
eheered The workings Of the system OF receiving
enrtes were explained 20 him. and the clerks were in
order Introduced 20 him. and shook hands Passing 70
me Naval ONCE Pension Agent COster Joined the party
Here clerks shook hands with the PRESIDENT as also
did the emposs 10 hs e PIsSSsn VENT broHgh 6e
different divisions OF the Custom House recelvlng lhe
clerks similar manner This Is the nret time IN the
history Of the House that Pre- dent has visit
ted eacn department and come In contact WI n the EN-
private oce and engaged in conversation. Between
and O'Clock. President Hayes. his SON. Collector Mer
ritt ana surveyor Graham drove up Broadway In an
The Prssdcntisi party dined in the public dining
40 Jersey CITY where they took the O'Clock night ex
Iess for Washington
NETWORKS NERO CAMILLE INTERESTS.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..
The first regular meeting of the Chamber
OF Commerce held since June took place yesterday. g.
j. BabcOck presiding William II. Appleton aud Sin
clair Tcusey appointed delegates TO the Postal Con-
vention to be held Wednesday next, in this city.
communication from Caleb Peacock of Adelaide, Austria
liza read setting forth that the demand for Ameri-
can manufactures increasing in Australia aud that
81 the tax on wool was decreased moro prosperous
trade between the two countries would be the result
Elliott +. shepard moved to rescind the resolutions
offered by =. B. Thurber and passed on June o. which
eensnred state Senators John Jacobs Edward Hogan
Alfred wagsta and G. Eeclesine for having defeated
The proposed Legislative investigation Of the manage
ent of the railroads. and thus miSrepresented and be-
frayed interests OF their constituents Jackson s.
Schultz objected 70 the motion because OF Mr. Thnrber
absence In Europe and added that there had been good
reasons for mentioning names The motion was laid on
the table.
form Of adjustment OF general average called the
York Antw wef rules.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
HOME NEWS.

THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDNUrs NO.
2ls BROADWAY.
san 81, Noon. 74H. 3 M. So Midnight 6Sn
Highest durnT day 81 Iaweet 63.
Average. 097so. same daY. 1871 6ek'
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STRUCTURE, Impotence and Diseases of the
~ Generatye Organs radically and speedily cured Hoursa
and 6tO T. HENRY ADANIELS,M 81 ID, l44 Lexington-av
New-York tribune., 1878-10-04
THE STRIKING PATTERSON woRKMEN.

The operatives at the mills of the Dolphin
Manufacturing Company In Paterson struck thret