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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23
BROOKLYN TABERNACLE.

At a special meeting OF the Brooklyn Tabernacle
Society, held last evening schermerhorn street. in
that city, tho following gentlemen were elected as
Board OF Trustees for the ensuing year IN place OF
those whose terms had expired and those who re-
signed their places In the Board on account OF Mr..
George W. Morgan bong retained as organss
OF tho church NELSON Hamblin, Harrison A.
Tucker Is. Il. Corwin, >. y. Freeman,
william Rogers, siias r. .knisnt, ii. :.
Frsnkenburgh, Charles NJ. Nichols and W. A. Hall.
There wero but Tow persons present aud the total
number Of votes cast was seventy-nine DR.. al.
mage speaking OF the debt Of The church, said that
" had been reduced 70 $4,000 and hs had NO doubl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23
HELMUs M. WELLS.

Hclmus NJ. Wells, Tor many years one OF the largest
lumber dealers In this city, and well known IN bank
ing and other business circles, dicd suddenly OF
plcxy his residence, No IS Morton street,
urday night last Mr.. Wells born IN Manchester,
VT; epaagcd In the lumber business at Troy, N. r.,
and subsequently removed TO this city, wnere Tor
more than a quarter of century ne WAS u leading
lumOer dealer. He one OF the orienators and In
corpOrators OF the Broadway Bank and served as As
sstant Alderman OF the Ninth several years. He
died aged sixtytwo years He led quiet lie adorned
by many acts Of unostentatious charity and benevo-
lence He leaves y wife ana three children.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23
JOHN sTRICKLAND'S FUNERAL.

The funeral OF John Strickland, who killed by
boing thrown from OF Barnum's show wagons on
last Friday, place yesterday from the Church Of
the Atoncment corner Of Twonty-eighth street and
Madison avenue Tho body reposed IN handsome
rosewood coffin. The face showed trace OF tho
severe struggle which had preceded &he fatal accl-
dent Rev. W. G. Sabine read the I'D oral services
OF the Episcopal Church. Tho renal werc ater-
ward taken TO the Lutheran Cemetery interment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE, FoRDHAM.

on Thursday next 25th inst, the Executive CON-
mil,ee Of the Associate Alumni Of 81 Johns College
Will meet at tho rooms OF tho Xavier Union, No 20
West Twenty-sevcntn street The committee will
make arrangements at the meeting Tor the regular
annual and general meeting dinner OF the assoca-
tion in juno The Executive Committee invite all
members Of the association 10 he present and civ o
~ the meeting,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23
JOHN IL. HALLErr.


The Post once lost OF It's oldest officers and this
city OF faithful servants in the death OF
Mr. John H. halett, superintendent OF Tho Search
and Inquiry Department OF the Now York Post ONCE,
at his residence IN Fort Lee, last sunday morning
For over Atty years tho deceased had been connected
with the Post ONCE In It's various branches.
sketch OF Mr.. Halletts life, however briei involves
TO somc extent history OF tho institution with
which Identified. His cor ncction with u began
in 1927, whom, lai OF seventeen he was appointed
q clerk by Postmaster Theodorus Bailey, the third
Postmaster OF tho onicc Young Hallett cafno direct
iron farm near English Noighborhood, N. j.. and is
described by his only senior IN the Post ONCE
10 nave been a sraw country boy" He, by industry
and ability, succeeded in establishing himself securely
Al this lime the POST once located the Mer-
chants Exchange in Garden street, IN rear Of the site
now occupied ny inc custom houss ros'mas ,,sa
Revolutionary War and had resigned the position OF
United States Senator to accept that Of the Eos MASTER
SubxeQ uently the office removed to the Rotunda
which formerly stood the City Hall Park and thence
to the odDuch Church in Nassau street. where 1t 70.
mair till tho present spacious building was erected
Mr. Haett stuck by the olncc throughout all
these changes OF location and through the moro
under the third Postmaster and survived the
ment OF eleven OF his successors.
For many years Mr.. Halleit held the position Of Su
Of the Letter Carriers Department but
later and until tho day OF his death he was at the
heat OF more important branch OF ciiice work-the
search aud Inquiry Department.
For few weeks before his death Mr.. Hallett had
suffered from a carbnncle on his cheek. On Sunday
OF last week he was oetter and in despite oil Post
master James advice remain At home ill fully
covered made his appearance at the ONCE Tuesday
and workeu regularly TIL Friday night He leaves
wife, u and daughter, the latter being tho
wife Of Colonel Emmons Clark, OF the Sew
enth regiment His only senior the Post
Office IL Charles Forester ST.. who appointed
1926 whose father also served before him and whose
son IL now a CLERK. Uncle Charlie" no called,
iees very badly the loss of his lifelong
whom no from the day ne hrst entered tbe
office, fity-one years ago.
The flag on the Post Office yesterday was at half
mast and MT Haiiett's desk was draped with Grape
place at eleven A. to-day, and Will be attended by
about one hundred OF the officers and employees Of
the Post Ofice-a who DO spared from duty.
meeting held In Postmaster James Office yestcr
day afternoon and speeches delivered honor OF the
deceased by his friends and fellow laborers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY 3d. l87a-TRIPLE SHEET

alongside OF the hearss and on the sidewalk police
man pushed mo aside l do not belong to the Com
mune and afraid OF giving my name and ad-
Dress but must protest against the action Of Captain
ByrneK"
THO whole thing seems to hayo been . misunder-
standing between the widow and the nephew the Tor
mer wishing private funeral aud the latter quiet
one. but with that mark Of respect due 20 a member
Of the Paris Conn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23
REV. DIR. ELIAS n. rA1RcHrLp.

DR.. Elias r. Fairchd, weli-known Presby terian
clergyman, died yesterday At his residence Norris
town. N. ). He occupied charges At Mcndham and
Port Jervis For many years he was secretary tho
American and Foreign Christian Union, ana nvcd IN
Newark. He aiterward for q short time resu I'M cd
charge Vt the hendham church, ana later still went
TO New Providence, but Tor some ycars has been
able TO do any active work. Dr. Farchild had accu
INFLATED considerable property.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23
COUNSELLOR MICHAEL II. KENNY.

Mr.. Michael r. Kenny, a well known lrish-Amorican
citizen and lawyer, of Newark, N. .dIcd at Stone
Hodse Plains, Ills country residence, yesterday. Mr
Kenny TO this country from Ireland when a very
young man. aud whom admitted to the Bar CON-
plimcned by the examining Judge Tor his high grade
OF LEGAL study. He served some years ngo City
Attorney for Newark, and always enjoyed a highly
respectable position at she Bar OF Essex county. Hc
leaves u family comfortably situated. His funeral
takes place Al ST. Patrick's Cathedral, Newark, on
cd
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and which mako up true and permanent. reputation

and which mako up true and permanent reputation
Resolved. That recognize in him man Of
great natural powers, disciplined and developed by
wild. experience and by untiring diligence. ann
applied to manifold and diversified uses In pub
lie stations OF conspicuous responsibility. that
in all his cornmerca relations with his fellow he dis
played prehenson Of all facts and consider
a.ons important b. taken into possessed
luminous penetrating insight into the intrcnces and
obscurities OF the complex systems OF BUSH
ness, and a manifest fairness and business In all
his dealings all these qualities have tor many
his Of the affairs OF the great
over presided and drawn TO him the
conclrrent favorable attention OF tho public
Resolved recognize with Satisfaction the high
moral qualities which illustrated william Ortons career
his Justice h~ associates and subor
his fidelity to society to religion and 80 truth
that all these respects no and worthy OF our
respectful veneration. ~
Resolved that these resolutions be forwarded to the
Board of Directors Of the Western Union Telegraph Corr
New ork with the request that they be prosen
70 said Board at its special neng g be held on the 2s
inst in oil Mr.. Orton and that the chairman 81
this meeting he requested send copy thereof
the family OF the deceased President Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company as an evidences OF our
deep sympathy with them ia their sreat bereavement
Mr.. ID. o. Mills moved that the resolutions DO
adopted, which WAS seconded by MI. Ashburner, aud
tho motion was carried a anmously.
Tho meeting then adjourned.
JAMES GAMBLE, Chairman.
GEORGE s. LADD, Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23
THE LOANEnS' BANK.

Receiver winthringham, OF the Loancrs Bank Of
this city, yesterday gwen permission, by Judge
Gilbert, ot Tho Kings County supreme Cour. 10 sue
tho stock oil Tho insttuon for sky por
OF their stock, which amount has not AZ yet been
paid In George r. Grinncii, A. NJ, Bliss, Thomas J.
Jreamer, Henry W. Genot and James \. Pierce
mon n tne stock oders
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23
HANSON K. CORNING

Mr.. Hanson K. Corning died yesterday morning at
his residence, No 1872 Madison avenue. Mr. Corning
was OF the hrst IN THIS country who engaged in
trade with Brazil and Is said to have been the first
bring cargo OF india rubber into New York. He re-
tired from business twenyhree years ago on account
OF III health, aud since thcn may be said TO have
NAMED Invalid. he worry charitable. Tho
American Bible Society and many other charitable
institutions indebted yearly to him Tor heavy
donations. He was Sky eight years OF ago. He
leaves widow and two children.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-23

that the whole debt would be cleared on before he
took his summer vacation. fhe Sunday school, he
stated. contributed $1,000 toward the object
Eocfa udav
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TO co."
the scheme 10 pace the telegraph lines undor the
control Of tho government lie says that year alter
year u was attempted 10 take from private enter
prise the result OF OF its finest achievements
place IN the harness OF partisans nip and politics
by adding 10 tho national civil service. Tnese
movements Mr. orion, Ivy tho masterly presentation
the statistics OF the Telegraph under govern
control conted iron the archives Of Europe aud
by the earnest representation OF the hostility OF intel
iaent American society TO tho severance the tele-
graph from the private industries OF tho nation, enor
getically aud succcssi uily resistcd.n
MEETINGS IN MEMORY or DECEASED.
A special meeting OF tho iuli Board OF Directors
will be ncd to-day al tho Western Uuon ofco 10 take
action In regard TO the death OF tho late Prcsi-
cent OF the company ana make arrange.
mcnts for attending his funeral. the employees
will mold meeting some evening during the
week ana pass resolutions Ia memory of their
late chief aud OF sympathy with his bcrcavcd family.
Tho dy OF tho funeral has No. been decided on, but
will probably DO Thursday or Friday. IL may be thai
tho remains will be taken TO Mr. OrtoD's birthplace
IN Allegheny county wnerc his mother st resides,
where mis- father died year ago, and the funeral
take place from there
ooSpoLEscs TING PACIFIC
Tho Directors OF tho Western Union Telegraph Com
pany received tho following despatch yes,crday:--
SAN FRANCISCO, April -, 1878.
william orion, President Of The Western Union Eel
egraph company, having died suddenly al tie city OF
New York on MONDAY, April ~, meeting oil per-
sous connected vita electric teiegrapny UPON tho Pa
chic was held at San Francisco at tho Office Of
the Western Union Telegraph Company on Monday,
April ~ athapast three O'Clock r. NJ TO pay proper
aud suitable respect TO ms memory. MI James Cam
BILE was appointed chairman aud Mr.. George 5. Ladd
secretary. The Chairman appointed the following
committee on Recommendations. Frank Jayncs, W.
IA. l.. Barnes aEd Jonn j. sabine. The committee,
through It's chairman, reported tho following resou-
tons
Whereas We have assembled oecason Of the death
Of wnsm 20 bear testn TO past respect and
him life the loss which
Western Union Telegraph company and those associated
with directly in kndred enterprises aud the
niy large suffer In his sudden death, do hereby
adopt the following resoiutonss
Resolved. That In tho iiie labors and honors OF
William Orton dispiatcd la extended
official distinction. recognise all the traits
aud qualities Of intelligence and character which
adorn useful ellison and leader In commercial circles,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05

Wild grapes were seeming all th'
woods, once more tho golden-rot
held up.its torches of fame along th,
course of babbling brooks, and Polly
shaded her eyes with one hand Al
she stood in the doorway nd watch
ed Lisbeth CONS lightly along the
garden path with the yellow sun.
shine tangled in her heir, and an IN.
wonted moisture IN her deep eyes.
what have you done with Mr.,
Vincent p asked Polly, demurely.
He is walking down by the falls
with papa said Lisbeth coming uE
to her sisters side, and slipping one
arm through Polly's. Aud Polly
well, dearest
I-Ihave something to tell you.
Couldn't | guess it p said Polly
laughing. No Lisbeth don't turn
your face away know it oil, dar.
ling. He loves you and you have
promised to be his wife,
Polly, said Lisbeth, Il think you
must b a fortune teller. But oh
am so Happy and l can hardly be-
lieve that it isn't all . dream
But Lisbeth-'
Well
1 thtught you were never, mere,
going v marry a.
But Lisbeth's soft little hand
pressed ever her sisters mouth and
her plsadingly uttered please Polly,
don't, stopped the sentence ere il
was finished.
And Polly was mercifnl and
didn't.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05
THE BANKS AFTER JANUARY
FIRST
A Plain Statements Of What They Elpsst 10 do
About Resumpdor.
New York Word.

In relation to the action of the
city banks after the resumption of
specie payments by the government
Mr.. Robert Bliss, the vice. president
of tho bank of New York, was yes
terday asked:
Suppose am depositor and on
January 2, 1879, offsr tor deposit
at your bank, fifty trade silver doll
lars, will they be refused p
No; we would take them as . spe-
cial deposit to be paid in the same
coin. Trade dollars, by the way.
would not be received az all except
IS special deposit, for they are not
legal tender
sHow would IL be with fifty full
coinage dollars p
We should receive them to be
paid off ID the same coin.'
How If | offer subsidiary silver
coin 2
We would not take it at all that
is not over S. worth to make change.
Suppose i am dealer and presen.
a check for $500 on January 2, 1879
and ask for gold; shall get its
Yes, if the government resumes
How will the daii7 banking in the
city of New York differ, if at all,
from the banking of 1860?
SIT won't differ any it will be just
as it was then only its volume will
be largely increased
Are the national banks likely to
retire their obs and two dollar bills
after resumption
sNot if they can help it; not unless
they are compelled to, for they are
very great convenience. Ii depends
| entirely upon the action of the gov>
arnment upon the silver bill.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05

other course. In no event do intend
to abandon your race or to fail in ex-
tending to them the protection Of the
rights guaranteed to them BY the
constitution
| left Gov. Hayes impressed with
the idea that he is an honest and
courageous man, welded to no policy
to the extent of pursuing it without
regard to consequences, and control.
led by patriotism az firm and infiexi.
BILE az that which controlled the action
Of the wise and good Abraham Lin
coin himself.
What do you think will be the
result OF the new departure, If there il
new departure, Of the administration
in dealing with the South ?"
"Most salalary," was the reply. 81
think the South itself will see its err.
rcrs and correct them. /, will, | be-
lieve, find out that q solid South is
dangerous even to itself when secured
by DISTINGUISHING freemen. II will.
after learning the lesson, be ready 10
grant equal rights to all.n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05
FRED DOUGH- AS.
He Rehashes an Old Interview with Psesidens
Hayesso Show that Douglas knew al About t.
Washington Special. issh. to Chicago Tribune.

Washington Special. lsth to Chicago Tribune.
Fred Douglas, in an interview to-
day, said: THE attitude of Presi-
dent Hayes to the southern policy,
implied 10 his present effort to pro-
teot all citizens 10 The right of suf.
frage in South Carolina, Louisiana
and elsewhere. does Dot surprise me.
1t is what | have expected since the
experiment OF Cancellation has failed
through wrong-headedness and ir.
reconoilableness OF the South itself.
| have known from the beginning
that what has been called the pacifi .
cation policy was not unchang eable,
but that it would be abandoned or
modified as public veal might rem
der it necessary. Two weeks before
PRESIDENT Hayes came TO Washing
ton to be inaugurated, it was my
good fortune 10 meet him at Colum-
bus, and 70 have q conversation on
the Southern policy. For an hour
argued against it, showing, by re-
view of the conflict between freedom
and slavery. that every concession
which had been made to the South
had been followed by increased ex-
actions and arrogance that there
had always been q class of mon in
that section who esteemed them
selves and were esteemed as above
the law or q law unite themselves,
who were not Impressed with any
just sonas Of the sacredness Of human
life. and thought that negroes espec.
ALLY might be killed with impunity
insisted that concessions would b.
treated IS coward!ce; tha, what thu
South nee1ed was to be taught tina,
there is God in Israel, that the
laws of the land will be enforced in
South Carolina as in Mass achusetti
and Chic. Gov. Hayes assured lns
that he intended to give the South {
fair chance to right itself, and to re-
move all cause Of complaint if posi-
Bile. But said he, If what l propose
shall fail of the good results at which
aim, ] shall certainly adopt som,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05
Hotels.

CENTRAL HOUSE-CASsVILLE. The under
v signed having thoroughly overhauled and re-
furnished the Central Hotel at Cassvie, is prepared
TO accommodate the travelling public and soliets his
share of the patronage. Good staOhng, aud com
mensurate to the times.
N b, The Landlord speaks both the American and
German language. HARMON GREY blLLs
Dated Nov 10 1878. 36-S7m6 Proprietor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05
Dental.

nR BROWN, DENTIST, Is IN HIS OFFICE
second house west of the County jail the LIST seven
DAYS Of each month. July 10th, 1878.
IRE. A. MAKER, SURG EoN DENTIST, BLOOM
DinRton, Wis. All work in the dental line done in
the best manner and warranted. 33-3S*
NRF E.COOMEs, DENTIST. BoscOBEL, WIS
IL ONCE over Sawyer 4 Pavor's store. Can bofound
daring hou rsfrom 9 A. NJ. till5 Pm. 30-1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05

CIHE CAsSVILLE HOTEL. The undersigned has
[ fitted up and furnished in good style the House
ta'ely occupied by c. Forbes, in Cassyille, where
he will be happy to accommodate the Travelling PUP
lie Charges reasonable Good Stsbling attached to
fha premises WARD T. RICE.
Dated Cct 20 ISIS 1888
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05

C.ENNIsoN HOUSE, ". W. FORBES. PRoPRIE
IL tor Cassyille, Wis. The house has beenls tely
redtted aud refurnished throughout, and no pains
WILDE sparedtO accommodate guests Goodstabhng
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05
LAM CASTER HOUSE.
Terms $l.O0 per day.
LOUIS LIsHERNEss, Proprietor.

MANSION HOUSE, LANCASTER, WIS, MARY
MI Uvde Son, proprietors. The Mansion House is
beingreftted and refurnished for the betterconve-
uienc g of the travelling public. 32-4l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05

DEErJwN HOUSE, VIC. WILCOX, PRoPRIE
ID tor. Having purchased the hotel at Beeto an, /
ana prepared to serve the public IN sproper manner
Good tabe and fret class cCommodations generally
Sni,abIestahIe attacbed ~32-43
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05

yUBATEMAN LICENSED AUCrIoNEER, 10
w Gated at NorthAndover, Grant Co. Termsrear
onahle 50mlO*
CHARLES VINCENT, BRITISH HOLLOW, WIS
OAuctoneer and Collector Business ATTENDED TO
promptly in all parts of Grant County.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05
Advertising Rates.

ANNA adv ertiseme ntF payable quarterly same
esetq sarterly witho n tel trsc charge.
Advertisements set todouble5olumnz5 per cent
extra.
Businssseards, 5.inesorie ss ,s5perAnnum Each
sxtralinef1.
Estraynotices ito e nina ibe described 5 l60for
4 weeks. Each siditionala ldescrtbecin same
Aotice so cents.
Speoielnotices andbusiness n oticesin newstype
10 sentsperlins rsti Insertion scents DerIineeach
subsequent Insertion.
Ifurncs par reqired for TRANSIENT advertisements
Commissioners Notices Attachment otieesand Es-
tray Notices of animals takenup).
XII Kinda Of Job Printing promptly and neatly
,xeeuted Terms Cash ondeliverv of work
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05

BLOOMINGTON HOTEL, SIMON wooDHoUsE
y Proprietor bloomington, Wis Having rehtted
aud built ample room for the accommodation OF
guests, am now prepared to ACCOMMODATE item
With W elIfurnished rooms, good beds and wellsup-
tt.bitno SLAP
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05
AuctiOneer.

,ur., REGULAR MEETINGS OF MIssIs
49, sIPPI Valley Lodge. No. Sc, I. q. o. y.
49, are held at their Hall, in Lancaster
sgsSS~ every Wednesday at T:3oP.N.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05
Banks

EIRsT NATIONALBANK OF BoSCoBEL, GRANT
90. Wis. John II. Sarles, Pres; ieo. Hide
brand, v. Pres; Miles d. Tillotson, Cashier Ihe
only National Bank in the County. Transaets a
general banking Business. Deposits received and
Loans negotiated Prompt attention given to coffee
tons Draws direct upon the principal cities of Eu
rope. Si-fN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05

is it possible, cried Polly Fern,
that it is whole year since we came
to Moreham rectory p
1t was year. Once more the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05
Attorneys

IIAZELToN & PRoVIs,
III Attorneys and COunsei0rs
Rt Law. Practice in United States and all State
Courts. General collection and real estate agents
Office on Wisconsin Avenue. Boscobel, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05

TOaN D WILSON, ATTORNEY AND CoUN
y seior at Law, Boscobel, Wis, will prac tce in al
Wisconsin Courts and in the United States Courts
make collections, and transact business promptly.
flee over Ritter nnbbell's hard ware store. 34-12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-05

7 oRIMIER HOUSE, CORNER OF EIGHTH AND
iIDlum utrvotsi DObnqre. Iowa. BARNARD BkoS:,
rrOprietora. 49, SEX