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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31
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Tn Dr. Richardson's recent book on the
.Diseases of Modern Life, after declaring
boat racing positively dangerous, he says
"I venture to affirm there is not i'll England
a trained professional athlete OF the age OF
thirty-five who has been ten years OF his
calling, who is not disabled" There hap
pens to be excellent testimony, both in that
country and our own. as to the effect OF this
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-Thc stock market
was again dull and prices fell off in the morning
but recovered somewhat at the close. Gold de-
clined from 1923, the opening price, to 1O2ls,
mt which price the market closed. Government
bonds were teverish. States steady and railroads
strong. Money call was easy at rates rang
ng from 8 per cent, the closing rate being
) per cent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

AcCoEDISG To THE Report of the State
Boord of Charities there are twenty -fve hundred
insane persons in ourc;ty and county institutions,
or nearly twice us many there proper ac-
commodntons for 1t is evident that for some
reason or another insanity is rapidly on the III
crease. Probably the discussion on hell has
something to do with it,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

SENATOR Howe did good work yesterday
in bringing to the attention of the Senate the
scandalous delay experienced by those entitled
to pensions III obtaining them. The cause, what
ever it may be, of such gross injustice ought to
be promptly removed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31
Il II IPLE SH e E Il
NEW YORK. THURSDAY. JANUARY 81, 1878.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERrIsERs.-IO
inssrc The proper classification Of advertisements
ii is absolutely necessary Mat they be handed ia
Ietore eight O'Clock ereru ereni',g.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

From oar reports his morning the probabilities
nc that The rcaH,er in Ne,c Yo,h and its ricinity
today ,ciH DC cold and cloudy, wih snou, tollowed
By scarmer ,ciM rain at night Tomorrow wiH
be colder again, sciM snO,".
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

Mr.. JACOBS BILL. introduced yesterday in
the Legislature reducing the fares on the
Union ferries. should be passed as pos
sble. The votes against it will be closely
watched
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

AT TIE MEETING of the National Hatters' AS
ISOLATION il was resolved to make war on the
convict matters in the penitcntiares. A rcsolu-
ton to make better hats would have been wiser
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

FIFTY-FoUR THOUSAND IMMIGRANTS arrived ut
this port last year and the sons of the Father
land led all the rest. Twenty-Five thousand
promised to remain in the city or State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

The New EXCISE COMMISSIONERS are wait
ing to see how much Murphy STOLE so that they
may have what they call tangible basis to 60
on. What do they mean!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

THE NINTH NATIONAL BANK shortened sail
yesterday, cutting down its capital onc-haf. 1t
unfortunately ran against Il big building.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

TIE REAL ESTATE SALES yesterday show that
capitalists are as wide awake as ever when
choice property comes into the market.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

GENERAL GRANTS letter indorsing the Presi-
dents Southern policy is a severe blow to the
Chandler school of politicians.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

TIE HAND OF THE MoNopoLIsTs was unpleas-
antly felt yesterday in the advance on coal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

SOME PLEASANT SINECUREs in the Legislature
were abolished yesterday, but only the surface
was scratched
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

THE House OF REPRESENTATIVE has made up
its mind that the wliskcy tax must stand where
X is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31

KANSAS CITY's BANKS are going through the
unpleasant experience of q severe run.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
II kEAKNEY7S MUVEM EMS.
He Visits Boston for the Purpose of stir
ring Up the WOrkingnen and Helping
Ills Friend Zen.

Boston, July 25-Dennis Kearney, the Cal
ifOrnia labor revolutt0uist, Is expected to
reach Boston Sunday, and arrangements have
been made by certain labor agitators to give
him q reception. Large committees were ap-
pointed at the meeting last night presided
over by E. M. Chamberlain, candidate some
years ago Of the labor refOrmers for Gov
ernor 1t is proposed to present Kearney
with an address of welcome, and to hire hall
for the purpose Kearney sends word ahead
that he will not change his style Of speaking
to suit the sensibities Of the Boston people,
but will give them his 'sand lot speeches" un-
adulterated. He will also relate how the rail-
road companies rendered him free passes and
how he scorned them, declaring he would
take nothing from the vampires. Rearueys
mother and brothers live in Brighton, one Of
the suburbs OF the city, and to visit them, he
says, Is his intention as well as
to stir up the workingmen and work
for his friend Butler. The home OF his mother
and brothers is in modest cottage. The old
lady came over from Ireland few years ago
She is q well-preserved, ruddy Irish woman
about sixty years Of age. Dennis, she says,
was smart lad at home, in County Cork,
where he was born in 1S47. Two Of his broth
ers live with the old lady here, Michael being
tailor and Patrick blacksmith His eldest
brother, Jerry, is following the sea and is
somewhere on the Coast Of Africa, and an
other brother, Daniel, is drayman.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
LIE MANNEsaUEN.
A Queer Little Statue and the Pretty Lee
gend Connected with 1t.
IBaItimore Americana

BRUSSELS, June Me-AmonR the fountains
OF Brussels there Is none that commands such
attention Of the stranger as this dirninutfve
figure, and there Is none that fs held in s1Ieh
reverence by the people Of Brussels. Tt fsa
droll curiosity, while at the same time ID IL a
true picture Of innocence and nature Ue
stands on his pedestal, showing by his eoun-
tenanCe that he is ObliviOus Of the fnet that ha
is surrounded by spectators and that some of
them glance at him from behind their fans
It Is tho figure of o hearty and robust little
boy, about six years Of age, standing on Pc
deStAl over @ half-Circle basin, and ae he
has been frequently stolen or defaeed an or
namental iron railing iuGoses both the basin
and the statue. But LIE Mannequin is an big-
t0rical character, and he has stood for 400
years in his present position. Thefirst statue
was in stone, but lG0 years ago it was replaced
by the present bronze figure by DuqGesnoy.
There are various legends in connection with
it, the best accepted Of which is that the son
Of distinguished man had been lost for some
time, having stTayed away. This part of
Brussels was then q thiGket, and it was on the
spot ON which the fountain was subsequently,
erected by his father that he was found, after
dilligenb search, just in the position and In
the act which the statue represents. In grat-
itude for his recovery the fountain was erected
and has stood during all the vici8studes of
war ana changes Of government. II q frsssz=z ftrss=
been from time imTnemorial an object of
popular affection. On grand holidays it
has always been the custom Of LIE Manne-
guin to wear a costume, and an officer ig
regularly appointed and paid by the city
council Of Brussels, whose duty 1T is to dress
him ON these occasions and to keep him 10 re-
pair and in running order. When Louis XIV
captured Brussels in 1747, he wore large
white cockade on his hat. In 1889 he was
dressed out In cOlors Of the BrabaneOn revo-
lutiOnists, and the empire girCled him with the
French trico1Or under Napoleon. The Dutch
government imposed the orange colors upon
him. The days Of September beheld him
dressed in o blouse, and under the present
reign, on grand occasions he proudly wears
the tunic Of the civic guard. This little inani-
mate figure has been the objects Of several
ments Of the people Of Brussels in relation 10
him may be judged. The object Of these he-
quests was TO furnish fund, not only 70 fur
nisn him with dresses for fetes, but also to
keep the fountain in good order and reDafr.
and renew 1t when necessary. This hi the
fund which the city administers and which
pays for his chamberlain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
THE EXODUS TO LIBERIA.
Return 0f the Hark AgOr-R Rx element
Among the Charleston NegFOea.

CHARLESTON, s. O., July 25.-The emigrant
bark AzOr, which left this port on last Easter
Sunday for Monrovia, with $50 exodists
arrived here yesterday, having made
the return trip from Monrovia in thirty-six
days. She brought a special correspondent
and sixteen colored passengers, who are re-
turning from the promised land, and are
bound for Mississippi, from which State they
emigrated to Liberia some years ago.
Dr. Williams. having explored the country
around Monr0via and seen the enigrants
safely housed, returned to Charleston, and
with faCts In his possession as lever, he
sought to move the Exodus Association into
o position where the responsibility Of leading
officers shall not only be felt but acted upon
Ihis is due to the COlOred people, who are too
timid to act for themselves, and submit meek
ly to any ezaGtiOn or imposition that Is forced
upon them by persons Of their own race,
whom they regarded as strong in authority
over them. The return Of the bark was en-
tirely unexpected and created much excite
ment among the negroes, who thronged the
wharges throughout the day in the hope Of
getting a glympse Of the gospel ship" as
she is called. It is impossible to tell as yet
what the Exodus Association intend to do.
The return Of thg bark Is as unexpected to
them as to every one else.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
INDEPENDENT PARTY IN THE SOUTH
Ex-senator Clingman's Views On the
Subject.

NEW YORK, July 25.-Gen. Thomas Cling.
man, Of North Carolina, for eighteen years
q member of the Federal Congress be
fore the war, and who left the Senate
in 1861 to stake his fortunes with the
South, said to-day: II see that in the North q
movement somewhat similar to one in the
South Is growing rapidly. The working
masses are cutting loose by degrees from the
Republican party, and trying to form an or
ganizatiOn separate and Independent. Now,
In my State, there are 10000 independent
voters. They don't altogether believe in ex-
treIne measures; they have had enough war,
and are sick Of demagOguiSm. The Repub-
!tcan party, as a party, is almost dead in
North Carolina, but it Is probable that an in
dependent party will take it's place.
"The ColOred vote will be divided, but there
are thousands OF white voters who have here
tofOre been Democrats or have voted the
Democratic ticket, who are tired of the con-
tentiOn and strife which has usually existed
between the parties, and who have lost faith
in the political integrity Of both parties, and
who will gladly join new and independent
organization. ] shouldn't be at all surprised
to see q man Of independent views elected as
MerrimOns successor In the Senate the COM
ing fall. Gov. Vance's and Senator Merri-
mons friends are making O bitter fight
against each other. it BODIES no good for De-
mOcraCy.
"The Southern people are tired Of strife and
disorder; when they begin to quarrel among
themselves they make q mistake that may
prove fatal to their cause afterwards. I am
speaking Of the Democratic cause. Of course
there is an independent party growing in my
State and / believe all over South"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

settled. The managers here hint thHt 10
changes are to be made at the present time,
and percentages now allowed trunk lines by
pool in west -boundf reights will not be changed
until Commissioner Fink returns from Eu-
rope.
II statistics show that the percentages are
excessive, there will be some modification.
One important step taken was q reGomm mem
dation to Western companies that what was
called the "eyening up system in the trans
portation Of live stock should extend to St.
Louis and the Southwest for the present. is
still unsatisfactory, because OF the large
amount OF money which goes into the pockets
Of few people
The subject OF oil transportation was also
taken up, and some other matters settled
which we're not disclosed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
The Railroad conference.

SARATOGA, July 25,-The railroad managers
are still in conference, the principal railroad
men present being President Vanderbilt, OF
the New York Central; President Jewell and
Vice President blanchard, Of the Erie; Presf-
dent Scott and Mr.. Cassell Of the Pennsylva-
MIA Central, and Vice President King, of the
Baltimore and Ohio.
The unremunerative rates charged at pres
ent were touched upon, also the advisability Of
yanderbilts obtaining control of the Michigan
Central In addition to the Lake Shore and Can
ada Southern. 1t was agreed upon by those
present that higher rates are necessary, but
no steps of a conclusive character were taken
to bring about an Increase. 1t is said, how
ever, that the result Of the conference viii be
10 recommend Western roads to unite to ad-
vance grain rates from Chicago to New York
from l6 TO 20centa, and other rates In proper
ton. The increase Will probably take place
g August, but there appears 70 De nothing
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
FOREIGN NEWS.
ANNUITIEs OF TmE ROYAL FAMILY.
what the English People Have tn Pay for
the Privilege of Being Governed.


LorDoF. July 25.-In support of Sir Charles
Dilkes motion antagonizing the proposed
grant to the Duke Of COnnaught on his ap-
approaching marriage. the following figures
have been prepared The annual grant to the
Queen Is 1856, 900 out of the consolidated fund
and 940,000 from the revenues Of the duGhy of
Lancaster; the Prince Of Wales has 100000
from the consolidated fund and E6G000 from
the revenues OF the duGhy Of Cornwall the
Princess has 100000; the Duke Of CUnnaught,
G15,0O0; Prince Leopold, gBOO0: Princess Fred
erick Wilhelm of Prussia $4,000: Princess
Ludwig, OF Hesse 10000; Christian Of SGhlss-
wig -Holstein, 10000; the Duchess Of Cam
bridge. 96O00; the Grand Duchess Of Neck
lenburg-Streltz, $4,000; Princess Teck, e5000 {:
Duke Of Cambridge, g12,0 900.
The WhOle of the anuuities to members Of
the royal family, exclusive Of those to the
Queen, paid out of the consolidated fund.
amount to g145,000. The amount the Queen
has for personal use. independent Of salaries,
Of royal pensions TO servants, allowance of
aims pensions and special services, is E102,=
600, Of which g4000O comes from the duchy Of
Lancaster.
Sir Charles Dixie makes his motion In op-
position to the grant TO the Duke Of Con
naught on the ground that the nation has al
ready more than sufficiently provided for the
royal family.
He made q similar motion on the occasion
Of grants to Princess Louise and the Duke OF
Edinburgh on their marriage. He does not OK
pect his motion to prevail, but makes It on
principle. 1t is thought that on division 1t
will receive less than 10 votes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES
Possible Rupture Hetween the Two Gov
ernmeBtS,

WASHINGTON, July Whether the report
that Gen. Mackenzie has crossed the Rio
Grande with 800 men be true or not 1t Is pret-
ty evident that news Of an exciting character
may be expected from that quarter this sum-
mer. American troops will cross If they have
not crossed already, in pursuit of raiders from
the Mexican side In spite of Inadequate
forces, our government has determined to act
with vigor and bOldneSs on the border. The
Mexlcans living along the Rio Grande, who
obtain cheap horses and provisions, and COM
paTative immunity from such forages by en-
couraging Indian marauders to cross into
Texas, will not welcome troops Hospitality,
and the officers and army from this side of
the river who have seen their frequent expe-
ditions into Mexico made unsuccessful, and
TO some extent ridiculous, by the course fol-
lowed by the Mexican local authorities, are
,+c9 not +c99ncillatory guests; Whgre visitors ana
can be expected.
The Mexican government itself seems to
wish 70 check the border troubles, and will
not willingly, rupture Its peaceful relations
with the United States, but the Indian raid
ers and the Rio Grande Mexicans who thrive
on them have as little respect for the author
ity of Dfaz, when exerted In direction con-
trary to their wishes, as Sitting Bull and his
braves have for that Of the United States.
and the Mexican government has been, and
Is, unable to enforce its authority in this sec
tion.
There is some danger, however, that Mexico
may resent the action OF our government.
based on the recognition of this fact, and that
through collision between Mexican and Amer
lean troops, she may become involved in CON-
plications with the United States, from which
pride will not permit retreat. II any body
Of Mexicans either Of regular forces or other
wise, attempts to stay the march OF our
troops In pursuit of raiders, our governments
directions to Gen. Ord, in accordance with
the vigorous policy determined upon, make q
hostile collision inevitable, 80 that Mexico
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
MORE ABOUT MRS. TILTON.
A RumOr AfIOmt That Elizabeth Is to
Deliver q series of Lsetnres.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, July 25-Lately story
has been whispered about among Plymouth
Church members and elsewhere In Brooklyn
society that Mrs. Tilton was to go on the lee
ture platform. The story is that this had
been suggested, or at least sanctioned by
Theodore before his departure for Europe,
titled "Woman's FALL" for her to deliver. It
was added that she contemplated following
Mr. Beecher in his lecture tour, speaking fn
the places he did the night after his depart
ure Mrs. Tilton's friends, it Twas said, were
urging her to lecture as the easiest method
Of supporting herself and children, and the
lie. She is offered 800 per night and travel
inp exneuseg.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
SILVER.
MEXICAN AND TRADE DOLLARS.
Inportnnt ClrcnInr In nsIntInn Thsret,


WASHINGTON, July 25s-The following cir
cular has been issued for the general infor.
nation Of the public
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. J
ONCE OIL Director Of the Mint,
Washington, July 25. 1873
In consequence Of the number Of inquiries
received relative to the value of the Mexican
silver. dollar and the terms on which it is re-
ceived at the Mint, the following information
is furnished:
Section 1854, Revised Statutes of the United
States, declares that no foreign gold or silver
coins shall be n legal tender in payment OF
debts The Mexican dollar therefore, has
only value as bullion, which depends upon
the price OF silver; Mt the present price Of sill
yer bullion IL Is worth about 80 cents in gold
per piece. It's circulation In the United
States. is optional at whatever value may be
agreed upon.
The United States trade dollar also is not II
legal tender, and therefore hhs only bullion
value. The standard silver dollar being o
legal tender for all debts, public and private
rs received at par at oil government Offices in
payme4}t Of dues, differing in this respect
from Mexican and trade dollars, which are
not received. Mexican dollars as well as all
otaer foreign silver coin and United States
trade dollars, are purchased ut the mint ut
Philadelphia and the assay Office Mt New York
at the equivalent Of the London rate for sill
yer in bullion ON the day OF purchase less one
half cent per ounce Of fine silver. All silver
coin, so purchased are melted and assayed,
and the seller paid for the fine silver contained
In the standard silver dollar.
ALI parties desiring TO sell foreign silver
coins or trade dollars to the government on
the above terms, will send them ut their own
expense to the superintendent of the mint at
Philadelphia or assay Office at New York.
Express charges on silver dollars sent In re-
turn must also be paid by sellers. All cor
respondence relative to silver coins SO sent to
be addressed to the superintendent Of the
mint or assay office, to which they are for
warded. The following table shows the bull
lion value in cents and tenths Of cent,
United States legal tender coin, Of Mexican
silver dollar Of full legal weight and fineness
at various London quotations for silver bull
lion, calculated at the par Of exchange.
4s6 6.65-tO0 to the pound sterling:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
MARENE NEWS.

SOUTHWEST PASS, July 25, 6 D. In-Baron-
eter 1850, Wind westnorthwest, light.
Weather cloudy.
Nothing in sight. No arrivals Or depart
ures.
PORT EADs, July 25, 6 .. m-Wind vest
northwest, light. Weather cloudy and hazy.
No arrivals.
Sailed: Steamship Ariel,
NEW YORK, July 25>-Sailed: State Of Indi-
ana for Glasgow, Baltic for Liverpool, Les
sing for Hamburg, Hindoo for Hull, City Of
limerick for IiVnrEnnl Sn1nerant for Bristol
Arrived: Denmark from London,
BOsToN, July D.-Arrived: Nepthis and
Manhattan from Liverpool.
GLASGOW, July 25.-Arrived: Corinthian
from Montreal.
-QUEEHsrowN, July z5~Sailed: City of
Montreal for New York.
LTvEEPoob,. July 25,-Arrived: Helvetla
from New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
Proposed Match Between O'Leary and
Hughss-Ht is Possible that New Orr
leans may be the Scene Of the Contest

NEW YORK.. July 25.-Daniel OJenry. the
cham pion walker, is now in town. looking af-
ter arrangements for his proposed walk with
John Hughes. Hughes challenge was for the
silver belt offered by the London Athletic
by 0Leary. According to conditions the
trophy was to be held open to challenge
from any quarter for the term of eight
teen months It was won in March. and on.
the twenty second of June Hughes challenge
was received. As the walk must take place
not later than three months from the date Of
challenge, O'Leary has fixed on September
d. and for the place he intends to name either
New Orleans or Cincinnati or possibly may
select o stretch Of beach some where along
the Gulf. Hughes friend and backer, Muir
ray. is now in England comforting with Sir
John Ashley in relation to the exact coudi-
tiOns Of the match, and Murray has placed
$500 deposit against gt00 left by O'Leary as
guarantee for the security Of the belt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-26
The NewfoundInnd Fisheries.

New YORK, July 25,-A letter from st.
Johns, N. B., says that in the early part Of
June report was circulated that terrible
ing to the failure Of the fisheries and the
scarcity Of provisions. The truth is that the
fisheries on the coast Of Labrador are pro-
nounced g marked success this season. All
the fleet is well supplied and the weather has
proved propitious.
the valuable advice of Prof. Hindan, an at
tache Of the colonial government, who, in his
extensive researches throughout the island
and its dependency, found that on the north
west parts, which are never frequented by
fishing vessels, cod, salmon, mackerel and
herring abound in seemingly inezhaustible
numbers