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The New York herald., 1878-03-01
NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY MARCH l. le7e-TRIPLE SHEET

nave ceased prevent the gathering OF the conscious
or unconscious advocates OF inhaton and repudston
The Utica Repubican says there is NJ crystsllized
public opinion The subject Of the ranking priv
iese, which is proposed TO restore to Congressman
The denunciaton OF II is traditional rather than ma
tional or just. In reference 10 the difficulty Of i'm
posing restrictions which will not be violated II IL
proposed trust tho honor Of the public servant as
moro likely to be elective than any artificial regula-
tion.
political humorst 10 Wisconsin recently addressed
assembly OF farmers as his 'eliow cream alton
lists, ana presented 10 them arguments III nvor OF
making cheese legal tender. He declared that the
dispute between Cain and Abel was about churnipg
aud that whom Adam Eve blushirg roseale red he
Told her ,'cheese IT," From such ancient analogy
he deduced the desrabiity OF max ing coinage at any
cheese factory in the land privilege tree 10 all.
Thus the inspiration oil popular slang will be found as
potent as the famous apothegm OF Horace Greeley
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PRISON a. N lhs pun,snmsns en- SIN. in.
nic,ed; Knew Jacob snook. who was IN his custody
from the 9Th OF juno until The I'd oil OCTOBER; didn't
know OF his being diseased; he was passion
ate very annoying; was noisy; refused to
oooy US; III one instance he struck the
the keeper sprained his thumb, and had 10 call
side assistance 10 put him back IN his cell they
fused, the sheriff with stuck knocked him down
never had u prisoner SO violent
CHARACTER OF SNOoK.
James j. Bergen, sx.mem0er oi the Legislature,
violent or dangerous man.
DR.. Samuel Lilly testified that he Is q member of the
Court OF Pardous and IN the performance OF that duly
requen brought in con tact with The prisoners
the PRISON. He testified that the PRISON was in u
better condition now than ever
THE FRlEDLANDER CASE
Dr. Phillips recalled and tcsl liicd regarding the
Frieulanuer case: was satisfied the maL was sham
ming; he had been unable 10 walk Tor three weeks
after tue other, aud he stepped ike horse with
spring halt had 1T touched q little alcohol
his. tuigh aud he brushed II of; he
tried the thing again ana was cured; he
later; found he could talk aud walk hc promised TO
walk II We would lot hun out; General Mott ordered
him and then jumped Instead OF walking; tried
alcohol prisoner ,natned Murray ana I0und
he was not leIgnihg; never tried IT before
under such circumstances means have
hot iron and burning hydrogen have been used
treatment; hau cases Of fegniDg In the army
and used severe treatment
Dr. Cornelius Sneppcrd corroborated the toregoin
win reference to the authorized by medical
authorities
After examining tour more witnesses the committee
adjourned TO three o'clock Moucuy afternoon. The
Investigation Will last another week.
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CORNERSTONE ANDREWS EESIGNS

When the tax lists for the present year are COM
pleeo--about Mby 1-fax-Conim missioner andrews
sta,cs that he Will resign his place. 1t has been
ranged by tho City Hall authorities in case ME u
dews should adhere 10 his resolution to give the
cant position 10 Congressman Anthony Elck hon, wno
1t was yesterday stated, wall give up his ash
ington tor The new appointment The Seventh Con-
ressonai uistrct was formerly represented by Mayor
Ely, aud II rs now Understood that gentleman viii
run again next November On IA similar tcKet IL such
arrangement Is carried out the present Mayor wi
probably nu the unexpired term OF Mr.. Ecknon, and
also occupy seat in the next Congress. tie FREE
qucnty stated during the past lew weeks that he
docs not desire a denomination Tor The May orally.
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THE JERSEY PRISON.

CONTINUATION OF THE EVIDENCE IN BEHALF
or GENERAL Morr-wAs HE WORSE THAN
OTHER KEEPEIs
[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TRENTON, Feb. 2S, 1878
Tho State Prison Investigation was resumed this
evening In the Senate Chambor William r. Murphy
testified that he has been Supervisor since April
1869; MS duties were 10 regulate and have cnarse
Of providing iabor TOR tho convicts with
the consent OF the Board OF Inspectors; could tell
nothing of Importance concerning punisament tho
severe ones being out o: his sight; under General
Mott the pine been STREET, nothing unTeason
able being askci; his discipline OF his deputies has
been equally good, without which the disc plnc OF
tho conviots could not be secured; do not believe
General Mott could be induced TO nfict needless
cruelty upon the Yrisonsrs unless be saw II; have
The New York herald., 1878-03-01

NEW
SIG. 364.-Where letters
patent or "a grant OF real
property. issued or iaade by
the people of the State, are
declared void, &c.
FEC. I40. All persons
having an interest in the
subject of the action. aud in
Obtaining the Judgment de-
manded. may be Joined, &c.
SEC. 596. In case OF
failure to comply with the
undertaking tho bail may
be proc, eded against by
action and not otherwise.
SEC. l,lSS. Where u
special finding Is incon-
sistsnt with u general ver-
diet the former controls the
later, and the Court must
render judgment accord
ingly.
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OLD.
SIC. 77.--Wben letters
patent or grants or real prop
crty snail have been issued
or made b. the people or
this State. and shall be de-
clared void, &c.
SEC. llI.--AiI persons hav-
Ing an interest In the sub
ject OF the action and In oh.
tanning relief dem andeG may
be joined AS plaintiffs. DC.
sHc. 100 In case ol fail
ure TO comply with the un-
dcrtaking the bail may De
proceeded against by action
only.
sKc. 262 Where N special
hnding OF facts shall Ue in
consistent with the general
verdict tue former shall CON
troll the latter, AMI tue Court
shall give Judgment accord
innty
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-30
A COWARDLY MEXICAN OUTRAGE.
MURDER or NATUkALIzED AMERICAN CITIZEN.
From tho Chicago Tines. July 21
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July II. 1873.

MURDER or A NATUkALIzED AMERICAN CITIZEN.
From tho Chicago Tines July 81
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July II, 1878.
Another outrage on American citizenship Is re-
ported by gentleman, business man Of tins city,
who returned last evening IRON tour along tho
lower RIO Graudc. While at tho American town OF
Laredo, immesistely opposite the Mexican town OF
Nueva Laredo, tho rvcr dividing tho two places,
Mexican, though Amcricanizsd, barber, who has Tor
u long time been Iving at and doing business In
L,reao Iexas, crossed into Mexico the ferry boat
10 friend OF his who had joined tho Mexican
army for some breach Of military rules at the
timo IN prsop. Beng well known 10 tho oinyor in
command he repaired 10 his quarters aud asked OF
him permission Tor hts imprisoDed friend to be with
him couple OF hours piodging himself to SEQ to u
that he returned Tue request with but little plead
ins, vas granted, aud the Two mcu walked or and
toward tue Rio 6rande. Alter about an hour the
same officer as above ALLUDED to, accompanied by a
couple oil guards armed with Winchcstcrs, went
10 where tue barber ana his fricni wero
seated and accused the former OF connivips
at tho hticr's liberation THIS charge the
barber dsnisd lie called the officers attention TO
the fact that tho time was not up when they were 10
return. The oiIcer responded tnat no intended to
take both oil them back 20 jail with hun and that no
wanted them TO accompany him without a murmur
The barber who had shaved ana cut sud dressed tue
HAIR OF tbs officer Tor some time without having 70.
ceivcd any pay, suggested that n SO duo him were
paid, he would return Laredo and mover show his
face across The river again 10 be dunncd under tho
circumstances sppcars TO have aroused Tho ire OF tho
Greasor ohe wuo theroupon approached The deisncc-
loss barber, telling him Inc would iorcs u compliance
with his Will Al TINS Juncturc. tho barber ran aud
sprang into The river lew yards ol the Mexican OIL
Ger nriDg at hun With his revolver. Ihe barOer put
In his abicst cxcrons ss swimmer 10 reach tho Texas
side. About tho time no had reached tue middle OF
the stream, the sbootist had omptcd every chamber
oil bis pistol Intellectually though. he tbendurned 70
one oil tho guards accompanying hun, snatched
MS winchester and renewed tue 1ring. Tho retreat
Ing DarUcr had now almost reached tho Texas shore.
Only about twenty more oil his telling overland
strokes tas the Mexcans swim and he would be SALE
Bu, alas, his doom was at hand The nith shot from
the winchester struck him in the back OF tho neck,
and he reached the snorc just IN time TO die. Inc
oficcr who did ths tning makes IL tho subject OF
constant boasng lie claims that tue telling shot at
the barber as he swan hurriedly through the water
cannot be beaten. The barber was y ciuzen Of This
STATE
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A CLERGYMAN's CALCULATIONS.

THE REV. A. L. PowYs IN THE HARLEM 20
LICE coURT-sAID TO BE INSANE.
Rev. A. L. Powys, sixty oight years OF age, minis
ter OF the Protestant Episcopal Church. Stood prs-
oner yesterday afternoon in the Harlem Police Court.
He Is gentleman OF venerable appearance, native
oil England, and was for many years rector Of lead
ing church IN Londo6 but came to this country few
months ago recruit his health. HIS friends al home
deposited handsome sum Tor his oencdt with Mr..
William II. Macy, president OF The Scaman's
S Ss,o1s mis- city Mr. rSwys
symptoms OF INSANITY aud II was hoped change
OF AIR and scene would counteract his maady. these
expectations have not been fulfilled, for Mr. Powys
has during his soJourn in the United States, spent
most OF his time III lunalic asylums About u week
ago he was discharged from the lum at Blooming
dae aud took rooms at the Grand Central Hotel
Here 10 Is said he SO alarmed the other guests that
tho proprietor felt constrained 10 close tho doors
against him. Mr. Powys then called upon Dr. q old
smith, the attending physician ut Bioomngdaie Asy
inn, and obtained from HIM letter OF intro
duction 10 William II. Ranlscar, superintendent
OF tho Old Gentlmen's Unscciarian Home, Nc. 52l
East 1aolh street, On Saturday last he went to tho
home, and presenting the letter 10 Mr.. Ramscar de-
manded admission 10 the institution. Mr.. kamscar
was much pleased at the appearance of the visitor,
ana al onco escorted him TO ROOM All went well Tor
twenty-lour hours, and the now inmate charmed his
brother lodgers with his brilliant wit aud charming
Mr.. Powys started out Tor a walk, and did return
until ten O'Clock next morning Mr.. Ramscar met
him. Mr. Powys multsred something ABOUT having
lost his way and passed up stairs
RATHER VIOLENT.
He was apparently In bad numor, for hts first move
was 10 Kick John McQuhorc, ieoDle man OF seventy
tive years, and then TO knock down Thomas weekes,
aged eighty three. wncn Mr. Ramsca reached the
scene the Two OLD men were Dathed In tears while Mr.
Powys was storming VI and down the apartment
'Are you crazy?' inquired Mr.. Ramscar OF Mr.
powys. 'No, l am not' he replied, .'aud it's
damned lilo Tor any one TO say IT," Mr. Ramscar
hnay persuaded him TO 80 TO tho station house in
East l26th street, when he was given into custody
When arraignod before Judge Kasmire, Dir. Powys,
who had recovered his equanimty favored The mags-
tratc with long statement OF the trials and persccu
tons to which he had boon obliged 10 submit whe in
America, ana finally asked permission to go and see
his friend, Mr.. Macy Judge Kasmire intmated to
Mr.. Powys his earnest conviction that he would BIO
better of tn asy INN than OF one, and then, as
no complaint had been made, discharged him.
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TIRED OF DANCING.

Mrs Eliza Jennie Sill, pretty young woman, ap.
peared before Justice Rely, In the Third District
Court BROOKLYN, yesterday, and preferred comp
against her husband. II. Richard Sill She SAID she
was married to Richard about year ago, whom she
seventeen years Of ago no but two years her
senior Her husband was at that time earning
s15 por week, working at his trade, that
Of jewellcr. A few months after the mar.
riagc, however, sbo said, he grow lazy and
refused 10 work, and IN order to support herself she
sought for and obtained situation at tho Olympic
Theatre as dance artist, under the assumed maine of
Whitney. she also performed at other variety
theatres and found employ ment for bor husband as
ticket takcr. but he lost ms place. Mrs. Sill earned
from $40 10 $12 per week, portion OF which her bus.
b nd expended. She loved him stiil and would not
nave thought OF seeking the advice OF tho
magistrate had not Richard abused her Tor
not providing hia with money. He had beaten her.
she SAID and was PAVING her stage dresses the only
decent CLOTHES sbo had, In order buy good clothes
Tor himself sac did not want her huspa nd arrested
but believed that " Has Honor woula reprirnapd MIN
In court no might go to work be better for the
Munro She remarked further that she was tired of
stage liio and II she could purchase sewing machine
sue would 20 to work rs a drcssmakcr Judge Rely
directed Court Onicer sbarley TO try to have Mr. sill
n 10 nj
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HUSBAND AND WIFE.

THE INFELIcITIEs OF IHE lHRIcH HOUSE,
HoLD-PArERFAMILIAs ARRESTED ON
CHARGE OF ABANDONMENT.
d. David Enrich, adealer in jewelry was taken into
tody by Olccr UhI, OF tho Fifty-sevonth Street
Court yesterday, and brought before Judge Duffy TO
answer charge OF abandonment preferred by his
wife Eliza, Of No. $50 East Fortieth street, Two
years ago, 1t appears, the couple were prosperous
storekeepcrs on Third avenue, but tho husband be-
camo unnecessarily jealous OF his wife. Financial
came upon them and tho breaking up OF the
family followed. Enrich left his wife and had
warrant issued for his arrest. The officers Of the
court had been looking Tor Enrich for time but
he could not be found unit! yesterday.
In the court pretty girl their daughter, took the
mothers part, and when asked who was to blame said
she twas sure was her father that he had lett
self and mother without support, and that she was
taken from school at he OF twelve, she had to
idieness' The aihers defenders his two little
bows. and when Mrs. Enrich nad given her testimony
no placed his hands their heads and said s'rhese
will speak for me-" During course OF tho prsiim.
inary examination he said his wiie had been a\bad
she sprang upon him and ciu.ohsd him by the
thront. she Is q large woman. While no
but she would have forced him Off the witness stand
had not the court officers lnterfcrcd. "rhe wretch
Escb 70 nen pacea his sons in son
bin as sort OF bodyguard, white the daughter
quictcd the mother
''You have been guilty Of great disrcspcct to the
Court" said Judge Duffy 10 the last named, land
you were man | should fine you for contempt,
but"-:urning to tho deiendant-"you were greatly
In The wrong to use such language
Enrich said he would support her II she would
come TO Albany, but abe claimed that when he had
deserted her mere he would likely dc tho same any
where cse. The magistrate decided that tho defend
ant would have 10 answer, and placed him uuder
$500 bonds. Mrs Ehrich then apoiogzcd for her
duct, and with large tears rolling her face said
sit was done In moment, whom no stood before me-
md of IN oh dPau dar rod
cruelty maign me-"
WANTS THE CUSTODY DAUGHTERS.
preliminary hearing was also had yesterday be-
fore Adoiph L. Sanger the referee appointed by the
Supreme Court in The matter OF tho application of
Enrich Tor the custody of his tour daughters iv
Ing with their mother. 1t Is alleged that tho
mother is not person of proper character be
permitted to retain the custody OF the girls while on
The other hand, 1t is claimed that the object tho
father Is 10 place the girls out menias and compel
them to support MIN idlencss. Tho defendant in
ssts that Tor years past her husband has done little
nothing for his family and that the duty OF maintain
ing them mas dovoved exclusively upon her Enrich
examined briefly, ana the further cxamn alton
was adjourned until to-day.
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TORN FROM THEIR MOTHERS.

There arrived at the Aquarium yesterday two In
fants, nine months old, VINO we're ruthIessly torn
from their mothers arms and transported TO this
country from Africa The mothers cries and strong
Resistance wero OF avail against tho cruel Arabs
who saw millions 10 tholr progeny, and drove their
wretched parents shricking into tho woods, where
they ieh prey TO the boodthirsy savsges who soon
cut up, sailed and ate them with diabolical relish
Since February these two orphans have been travel
ling away from homo and friends, aud are now on ex
hDl,ion where they were yesterday visited by a
chsracteristics Of the African race, having darg
brown complex,ons, thick lips and protrudiDg eyes
Notwithstanding their orphaned coodinon they DIS
ported la their tank In CONSCIOUS Innocence and viz
tue, and their Keeper that they The
hippopotami that been IN uls 70 uutry
They male aud female, weigh 200 p0una each, and
are worth $1,000 Their keeper stepped over the side
Of the tank TO give some directions TO the carpep Ter
and was Immediately recognized by tho babies, who
came wsddiing up to MIN uncd ma his shoe
s,rinss After paying this delicate attention, which
The keeper enjoyed, but tho Carpenter id not they
returned 10 their watery playground and had game
OF tag. Tag becoming monotcnous they tried hide
And-scek, ana nnsily rushed each other with open
mouths anu bestowed the biggest kisses the re-
porter had ever seen They must have been hall a
yard In dameten There Is cvIdcntiy Irritation going
on ,c,ween this youthful pair, which may rpen into
something moro serious as they grow older. Their
isolated condition Is a bond OF union.
"Wbat do thcy catfn inquired tue reporter.
pnd eggs are the cnicf OF their diet," said tho
eggs at neal AS they grow older they will eat bran
mash and finally hay aud vegetables, the Same as u
'Do they attract vls,tors9v
swell. should like to have all the money tina, has
been made out OF nippopotami In this country" was
the reply. "Avsry smith paid $50 900 Tor tho FIRST
brought here aud he cleared $50 900
exhibiting It,"
Besides these amphibious animals, the Aquarium
added TO ite attrnc,ions yesterday triangular nsh,
without scales aud having hard shell; aud lot of
angel nsh Of delicate blue color and graceful FORM
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WHISkEY FOR BABIES,

To THE EDIToH or THE HERALD:-
The HERALD published on the 10Th inst. a umber OF
directions Tor tho "Caro OF Infanis issued BY tho
Health Department Of Now fork city. Among them
We note tho following ION the hottest DAYS a few
drops OF whiskey may be addod to either water or
food, tho whisky not 10 exceed teaspooniul In
twenty four hours" l consider this very bad
adyicc Tho liquor is not prescribed as
medicine to be administered under tho direction OF
physician, Dut As an article diet by mothers 10
their infant children. Though its use Is nmi,ed-by
implication, at leastto the 'hotcst nays IL Is we'll
known how the limitation will be observed by people
VINO Win mot readily adopt the practice Accordiur
10 their reasoning an article which 10 good on the
.hottcst days. must be useful hot DAYS and can.
VI few drops arc good for the baby
TOW more drops must benefit the little boy or girl
dcbiIitatcd aDd exhausted by the same Influence will
nope to restore her strength and brace her by
quantities proportionate To her age anu necessics
Tbe iather also will realize his need OF drink before
comes homo at night Here wo havo a whis-
key drinking family. But lew among the
masses can ,a Limit r themselves to a moderate
To excess IL rs doubtu, viewed from pnysioIoaicaI
point, whether any good can result from even tho
moderate use Of alcoholic drinks IL Is certain that
immense evil to tue moral and physical health does
como from thor what called M odorate rs-
tonai Quantities Strange that men hign Official DO
sition should recommend 10 tho people practice so
full OF danger III their advice Is followed the
bottle OF wbskcy Is indispensable in every house That
contains baby IL takes It's place In list Of fam
Wy suppIics Its use and tDon, Of course abuse be-
como habtunL Infants are accustomed TO ,ts taste.
and little boys aud girls learn TO relish II Gin cfther
food or water" Tho lrsI steps to drunkard's Iro
are taScn at hons. II desired tho ncrcase OF IN.
temperance and all It's inevitable moral ard phy steal
evils, II wished TO raise generation OF drunkards
would heartily approve this reccmmo ndAtion OF the
Nev YORK Health Department. MEDlCUS.
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pistol 10 rid himself or the nuisance forever Seven
consecutive nights had ne lroddsn the yard seven
ali he had only caught an Oppressive cold while the
cause Of all his woes escaped unscathca Other tales
were told almost as narrowing as this, and then Judge
rhe oomplsinants mustered 10 q line and Mrs
Bassiord's counsel crowded in between them Their
storles however, iaet TO reach the judicial ear, Tor
before a word was said by them her counsel waived
examination. The compliments looked somewhat
dumofounded, ara when Judge Bixby had set down
the bail at $500 their spokesman demanded an
explanation. lie said he was not posted on
criminal law, but they came here get those
dogs removed ana II iufiiction 10 tolerate
them III tue District Attorney chose to act. II was
vain 10 plead, however, as all jurisdiction
Jackson N. Sawyer, furnished bail aud drove OF with
her, while the prosecution "erept silently away"
''TnosE DoRGs"
HERALD reporter yesterday afternoon sought tho
Basslora residence to view inc loudmou hed canires
who had wrought such sad havoc with the peace OF
Twelfth street,
"Thsre is not much TO be seen OF them unless you
use glasses" the reporter was told; 'but such as
they are, You can gaze upon them here" IL was III
tho parlor THIS was SAID, and. pointing TO ottoman
the speaker sald"l think there Is Of the dread
ful anmais visible to the naked eye. that's Fido."
Fido was poodle OF no very vast dimensions aud,
according to account he haa just attained his fifteenth
year. IheTe was JACK, too, skye terrier, moro
dimtnutive still ana single year younger and Lester.
black aud tan, who stood iusl about ten inches high
ana over whom heen winters had passed. All three lay
about the room and seemed dogs OF even temper who
saw only the sunny sdc OF lie and TO whom the trou-
BILE OF howiing IN the back yard would be hardship
too severe TO bear. But where was The fourth dog
named IN tue complaint? The reporters mind was
fun OF Suspicion when ne asked the question.
"Oh. the fourth is Major. Hos coach dog called
alter George b. Mcclellan before he wore the generals
uniform. He's INSIDE tnerc.o
Coach dogs are large OF lung and loud OF tongue 1t
was Major, then, that OF all the trouble
The reporter looked upon hun IN the back room He
was u good sized dog. lie looked as If he could bark
with the best, but ne was a table there; hc was
dead as door nall aud mad boon stuffed Tor four
years.
So ended invest CATION In the OF The People vs.
Bassiord which has passed from police court TO the
hands OF the District Attorney.
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A NINTH AVENUE NosEoAY.

To EDITOR HERALD
The condition Of tho block on Ninth avenue be-
Fiftysxth and Fifty streets this (sun-
day. afternoon disgusting and offensive to both eyes
and nose The ashes aud garbage have beou lett I'M
touched s,nco Thursday last. A three days mass oil
refuse rottiug In tho sun makes wish We had
been bora without olfactory nerves, while the ar
ray Of every conceivable kind of vessel for tho recep
tion OF hn twashtubs, oyster baskets, old coal scu-
Ties, tin pals, buckets and boxesj ned overlooking
IL certaiuly GOT Ihng OF beauty or 10y forever
II was the same last sunday, and this ON leading
and IRON Central Park. Can you advise me what
do in this natter Are these mon paid cart
away the refuse from tho avenues? Am to submit
TO this every sunday! l cannot keep my windows
open Tor tho stencil and Tho heat consequently rs IN
siderable. Will the city pay my doctor's.bY
COLOGNE.