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

Ing was falling supposing Of course. thu explosions
was 10 my own building; alter lev seconds looked
out the window Il could look dngonsly into Green
Aeds store and the front OF that storo
we're down from the rear: coIamu OF flame
shooting up ~ the air about hundred feet nigh.
The base Of II benz about wide Gfcenneds siore
aud tapcr.ng TO point; one OF my skyhgnts vas
broken; II may have been blown IN broken by Tia
jar OF the falling walls; think must havo been an
hour from the time OF the nrst shock until tho falling
o. the 'front.' wall o.. No. u Barclay street.
The investigation will be Fire Mar.
shal on Thursday morning at ten O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-01
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Mayor Fly says that hc will not send In nomfns-
lions either for Excise or Police Commissioners until
the new Board oil Aldermen has been organized. l..
The Aldermen have changed The namo OF the Boule.
yard, from FIty-nnth to 1O5lh street, to broadway.
Comptroller Kelly has been directed by tue Com
mon Couacii tv pay Dr. H. H. O'CsLaghau tho sum VI
Lon oJ, Dciag balance due Tor preparing ''tno
ancient records o the city Of New Amsterdam and Ut
tho city oil New York prog to 1850"
No calls Will be received by Mayor Ely any Of
the officials at tho City Hall to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-01
A CABINET FAcTo.fY BURNED.

Tho buildings In th, rear o. Ma az lSe ans lss
Essex street, occup'c, Ly J. Drawi Co cabinet
uiacturers we're c,rnpletiy ql.cc " aro yester
day morning The fans were F. dlseosered Ia no.
1885, and before alarm ,ouid b ven boy haa com
municaicd to Nos. 1876 an, ~ ts cu,frA stack III
Brcwi Co.. valued at $1,000 stasssrpyea, and The
Damaged about slooO0 syhc s3 III Il Hulaad.Nefe
c covered oy insurance. Tho o sAs dfe has no'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-01
IN BROOKLYN.

Tho time honorcd custom Of receiving aud making
calls will be entered into with probably much
this year in former by majority Of the resi-
dcuts Of the "Cty OF Churches" The ladies have
active their preparations tor the reception OF
their friends, and the moro numerous tho callers the
better will they pleased On the Ill., the Heights
ana elsewhere tables Will DO spread with TASTE though,
In instances, not with that abundance which
marked former Now Years days. Among those who
will receive callers Row. Henry Ward Bcccner,
Rev. I. Do Witt Talmagc, Mayor Schroeder, FAX
Collector Tanner, Comptroller Burrol, County Treasurer
Gardiner CITY Treasurer Mayo Liltc, Postmaster
james McLeer and city Clerk william Bishop, besides
the members OF the Common Council and Board Of
Supervisors Watch meetings were held Ia most OF
the Methodist churches throughout the city. AT 81.
AIMS Episcopal Church the chimes were rung at mid
night and services were conducted by the rector, Rev.
Dr. 5chencK. The Committee on Press, Pulpit and
Temperance Literature OF the Brooklyn Christian
Brotherhood have appealed 10 the iadies OF the city
dispense with the use Of all Intoxicating drink Tor tho
entertainment OF callers. Tho request will be COM
pied with In many cases. aud the callers viii nd IN
stead OF the sparkling champagne cup OF coffee or
glass OF lemonade.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-01
wooLLEN M1LIs nnRSrp.

Iof- :, Dec. 31Nss7
Smith 4 Wtby's wooon mills at Weston were
burned to-day. The loss is $4,000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-01

|. Ringing the changes on eigh. bells
= Ring Out the Bells"
8. Scotch melody from Guy Mannering."
"Christmas Bells"
b. spanish melody.
8. 'uood Christian Men. Rejoice"
e. "Sultana."
Blue Bells OF Scotland"
81. king Merry Bells"
10. Air IRON "Cnild OF the Regim ~nt'
ii. Our Native song
II. Let the Merry Church Bells Ring.
-. koy's Vile Of Aldrivolach.
IL Happy New Year to Ihco
10. Christmas Tree.
~. King out. Sweet Bells
II. The Angels Song.
*. Christ was Born on Christmas Day.
10 Christmas Bells are Peaiins.
20. Home, sweet Homo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21
LABORERS FOR BRAZIL.
THE MADEIRA RAILROAD CONTRACTORS now MEET
ING WITH BETTER SUCCESS IN oBTAINING MEN.
ley TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l

THE MADEIRA RAILROAD CONTRACTORS NOW MEET
ING WITH BETTER SUCCESS IN OBTAINING MEN,
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, May 19,-The agent OF the
Mcssrs Collins who has been In Washington and adj
iacent portions OF Virginia for the purpose Of obtaining
abOrers 10 work on the Madeira and Mam0Ia Railroad
in Brazil is meeting with better success than aweek
ago 1t il now believed that he VIII obtain the de-
sired number OF without further trouble or
dclay He offers 81 30 day with transportation to
Brazil and return The labOrers 10 remain on the
work until completed, which the contractors expect
will require about eighteen months or two years Dur
ing the first six months percentage OF the laborers
wages will be retained until 1t amounts 70 $50. which Is
10 used fund TO pay their passage home provided
they prefer 10 remain no longer. The Rev. Alexander
Cromwcl well known coorcd minister of Washington,
has interested himself this movement aud has advised
colored men 10 enter into contract with the Mess's
Collins lie also suggests that trustworthy cOore man
should he allowed 10 accompany the abOfcfs as Religious
instructor letter writer sCAOolmd-eT ctC thal Shhdh
should aside day Ot rest; ana that the coui-
many should require all labufrr- WITH wr0nl contracts
10 return 10 United states as tho expiration OF thcf
terms OF service. This would prevent al difficulty con-
corning citizenship, and all complaints from families
here The contractors have expressed Willingness 10
acccdc to Mr. CrOmwcHs suggestions anu have also
arranged payment OF the wages OF WoIken mere
ia MasLlugtOu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21

TELEGRAPHC NOTES,

ALBANY, May 20-Justice Westbrook has granted
an authorizing the NewYork Sxpenny Savings Bank
receiver 10 sell certain securities.
TORONTO, Ont, May 20.-Eght hundred cattle
shipped from this city last for Liverpool Twenty
eight car loads left to-day via Montreal
FORTRESS MONROE. May 20.-The United States
flagship Powhatan dropped down from Norfolk this morning.
and will sail for New York tomorrow morning.
ST. LOUIS, May 20-The first new wheat OF the
arrived here today Dallas Texas 1t graded
No. T. and was sold at auction for 81 70 per Dushe.
WASHINGTON, MAY 20.-The Potomac fishery sea-
SON which two months has osed anu the result
shows smaller than ever oeioei The history Of tho
river.
BosToN, May 2O.-The proceedings in the divorce
suit o Laura Joyce against he husband Mr. Taylor
Snsnenea until Thursday the preceding iudgo
settlement OF the by mutual reconciliation
adjustment
Providence, r. l., May 20.-The daughter of
Patrick ONeal age nine years, fatally burned
woods Cumberland last evening she walking with her
and he threw away aghed match which sci ire "
the dry furze and the flames caught the chds clothing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21
An EXTRAORDINARY PETITION.
THE REASONS OF A wORKINGMENs ORDER As TO
WHY TIE ARMY SHOULD DE- CUT down..
rtIrCuAIII 7 ire IRTnTST.I

THE REASONS OF 4 wORKINGMENs ORDER As TO
WHY THE ARMY SHOULD BE CUT DowN.
icy TELEGRAPH 10 IRE TRIBrSE.i
WASHINGTON, May 2O.-ticueral lutlcr presented
TO the House to-day petition OF which the follow
Ing Is a copy
To ne Honorable and House Of RoPresentdiees i
Congress assembled:
In the name Of the " National Workingnen's Green
back party" we would respectfully present Jon this
memorial. The son Of God. when ON earth expressly
declared that IL was easier for camel 20 through the
eve Of needle than rich TO enter the Kingdom
OF Heaven; and believing that Saviour possessing
Divine wisdom. knew that such were the corrupt IN
uence4 surrounding the Of wealth as to make
them unworthy associate with the vrtuous and good
Of EARTH the parable Of the rich man aud Lazarus,
he clearly presents minds the fact That they can
never aspire JOYS OF the Celestial CITY, and as most
Of oar SayOurs teachings were in condemnation OF the
corrnpt practice Of class OF vile hypocrltcal men who
claiming TO be Gods chosen people for preteHcc, made
long PRAYERS that they might be heard OF men, ana VINO
thanked God that not othrr men PROV
ING concusycy that such men must be the most cor
rpt 81 earth aud the history OF the past has taught
~ that corrupt rulers have relied on large standing
arcs perprtuatc their power ana subEcrt the IlEhb
and ubrr les OF The people, would therefore respect
fully petition Your honorable bodies 70 reduce army
Ia the least possible number Aud a. an order we swear
eternal fidelity the Republic and death To The usurper
Respectfully submitted Dy unanimous consent.
MOSES III. GALE, President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON. Monday

WASHINGTON. Monday, May 20 1878,
The House CoIumittcc on Naval Affairs this morning
agreed 10 recommend the passage Of bill apprOpratinS
100000 for the completion OF the stone dry dock al
Mare Island Navy Yard.
The Senate Committee Transportation Routes TO the
SeabOard heard Captain James b. Eads to-day In further
argument to show why his contract for widening the
south Pass of the Mississippi River should be modified
as provided for In the WINDOW bill
Some idea OF the interest felt in the East in the
bopper Investigation OF last year may be gained from
the fact that a cable dispatch was received from the
Governmental authorities NJ Madras on Saturday asking
thst fem COMES of tho report OF the commission be
warded immediately after ITS publication
The Democratic Campaign Committee, composed OF
the Hon. Joseph Gus. Blackburn tchartnanl Senator
Mcdonald, and Representatives Banning, Hunter and
Jones' of New-Hampshire, has elected a. Resident Com
mlttec Geo A. Denver, John G.. Thompson and James
f. Harvey Mr.. Harvey WAS chosen as treasurer ana
General Duncan :. Walker as secretary.
In response to resolution OF inquiry the Secretary OF
War transmitted TO the Senate to-day report from the
cbief of Engineers showing that the total amount OF
money expended by the Government for the improve
ment OF tho Fox and Wisconsin Rivers and insecting
~ 66I zoe ana that there will be required 10 carry out
Inc Improvement the sum OF SS915,G63
= A Prcscott who WAS arrested on Saturday on an
accusation of having forged the OF Mr. Morrison to
opcbcr for services as deputy sergeantaarms to the
Merriam Louisiana Investigating Committee Of the last
Conrress was brought into the Police Court to-day under
hearing Prescott waved 90 az ibs ran nJ Jprv
Failing to obtain the necessary bond nc was com''eu
10 the District JAN -
The House Committee on Elections to-day agreed 10
recommend the passage of Representative wiggntons
Hill nroyiding for pOstpOnement OF the election Tor
members Of the XLvIth Congress in California until the
first wednesday OF september 1879 me dgte o. tne h
GENERAL election In State The bill Ia urged upon h
nnd thai an election for delegates To COnstitutloal
Convention will be held IN California next august anu ~
II desired avoid the expense, etc., Oi TWO eeeuohs III
the same year. =.
A general court martial is appointed to meet NJ sI
Iouis Barracks No. May 49, 1873 or as soon there
after as practicable for the trial Of such prisoners as
may be brought before the Court 10 consist OF the o-
Srng otIicers Colonel j. j. Gregg 9Th Cavalry BUR
Seon b. r. Wallum aud Captain T. Il. Savage, sth In
fantry: FirstLeutenant Byron Dawson, eth cavalry
ant lieutenant w. c. Foibush. 5th Cavalry; Assistant
sr"ean T. r. Loring Judge Advocate. The Court 10 au-
borized 10 sit without regard 70 hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21
sTENCHEs FROM NEwTOwN CREEK.
TRIAL OF ESos o. CoE BEFORE JUDGE GLIDER
SLEEVE

SLEEVE.
The trial of EnOs O. COe for maintaining q
nuisance factory OF fertilizers in Kings County, was
continued yesterday before Judge Gdersleeve in the
Court of General Sessions. The whole morning session
taken the discussion OF three technical points
Goes factory Is the south side OF NewtOwn Creek and
Newtown Creek divides Kings County from Queens
County the factory being III Kings County. The act OF
1851 allows any nuisance con the boundary lines
OF Ncw.Yorl Westchester aud Queens Countes"'to be
prosecuted in the county where the nuisance is njuri
GUS Mr.. Fellows for the defence claimed that
this meant near the boundaries OF the
county injured, at any rate within one OF the
counties named in the act aud that as this was local
law 1t could not be extended TO anything in Kings
County bat only nuisances in the three counties
named.
The second point that there charge in the
Indictment that injury to the citizens Of New
York County the words used implying rather that the
injury citizens OF Kings County The third point
that the indictment did not specifically set iorth
dce Cilderseeve reserved his decision until after
helad given such consideration he had had time for.
IL expected of course that an appeal wonld be taken
an appeal the prisoner II he had any doubt IN MS
mind The question was whether the statute ol tSol
had broader Significance. The words on or near the
boundary line were clear, and must lncluGe nulsances
without The boundary hne If they were within reasona
BILE distance. Tue phrase which, II was con-
comfy referred TO the inhabitants both OF
Kings County and New-YOrk. The indictment set up all
the facts required to give jurisdiction TO tie Court ana
NOR. was not necessary. He Withdrew. however, tho
ruling given on FRIDAY, excluding testimony 10 other
possible OF the stencil which had been traced TO
The factory ruling that though there could not ex-
cuse prisoner his factory contributed TO the nui-
sance jury might determine on All the evidence
whether II came wholly from the other factories
DR. Elwyn Fuller then recalled, and crOssexamined
AT great length He testified that fertilizer company on
this side East River used animal SCRAPS spent an.
ma charcoal aud phosphate rock ia It's factory, and
treated the materials with fresh snphuIic acid There
was some smell in the building but none outside OF H.
Coe used much the same materials WITH nsh
scraps, but treated them with slndge Oh, inc
which had an extremely offensive odOr He cross
examined as the difference OF the gaseous products
from the two modes OF treatment and 10 other acto-
res between Goes factory aud New York. and asked
how he traced the odOr
TheYcase is s on. Assistant District Attorney Bell
mud w p Prentice appear for the prosecution; John r.
Fellows for the defence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21
OF Ettrck and Lord Denman for the Government Loru
BeacOnsleld closed the debate.
MOVEMENTS OF THE RUSSIAN OFFICERS.
RUMoRs, ABOUT THE COLUMBUS AND OTHER
VESSELS.

MOVEMENTS OF THE RUSSIAN OFFICERS.
RUMoRs, ABOUT THE COLUMBUS AND OTHER
VESSELS.
1t was reported in shipping circles yester-
day that the steamship Columbus was sent to Phade'-
phia to receive repairs caused by the storms on iho
voyage from Havana TO New-YOrk, and not DC
cause shesshad oeen sold TO tie Russians. cap
tain spcer, OF the firm Of Mallory Co.. sad
that the firm had received no communications from
the Russians for weeks and had not sold any YES
sells them Captain spiccr present at the launch
ing Of the State OF California last week. he said that
the interior OF the steamer had not been Completed
and neither the engines the boilers had yet been put
IN To get her ready for would require about sixty
DAYS; and should war break ont before that time the
California could not be tted out in this country as
cruiser.
Mr. Meyer of the Hamburg Steamship Line. said that
Captain Badenlausen had not gone 10 Philadelphia DuU
city He intended to return to-day to the
Cimbra. No had been received about the rnOred
arrival OF the Thuringia and HammOnia with RUSSIAN
sailors john Alexandra of Line, said that no
offers had been made by the Russian officers 10 purchase
vessels Of the firm although he mad heard that OIL
had gone board several of their steamers TO
anime them. Captain semetschkin end his aldes
did not return until the evening. and then
declined TO give any information. All their move
menis conducted quietly and win secrecy
A Telegram received yesterday announcing the de-
parture al twelve Russian officers from the CimDria
Nearly all are coming here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21
ANOTHER SUPPOSED CRUISER.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2O.-COnceming the
arrival OF the Columbus at this port Messrs Clyde her
owners say is still in their hands aud will, be altered
to their order They would not say, however that she
has not been. or will not be sold. The state
ments OF the Messrs. Cramp, who are 10 make
alterations equally indefinite as 10 the character
and purposes THIS cyasiveness is generally with other
spns taken as conclusive of the fact that Russian
agents have bought her. The timo in which they made
thc trip from dock in NewYOrk to Cramps yards on
tbe Delaware was seventeen hours and forty
minutes, which shows she would be invaluable
her The Junata OF the Southern Mail Line, was partly
loaded last for her regular TRIP but her cargo was
discharged TO allow an Inspection sald 10 nave Deeh
made under the supervision of the Russian agents. The
vessel was found unsatisfactory 20 tonnage and 0ther
essential requisites. IRE Russian Consul was to-day
suddenly called this city to NewGork but for what
nnrnOsc could not be learned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21
ToDLEBEYs STRATEGIC MOVEMENTS.
A PANIC CAUSED ~ Observation-Disclosures
ASSURANCES GIvFN.

I1INU'IN' HIUIII'T'f 'I'II ~ '''"'
Russian official papers reitcratc the state
meut that the movements Of the army before Consant
monte are not hostile mcnacng The Iimess Pera cor
rcsuondcu SAYS that this becoming the general con-
yicton there though Thursday and Friday the
movements caused "a regular pauc. The same CORE
snondcn also says The strength and organization OF
the Turkish Army Is such that prudent general
like Todlcbcn would hesitate to attempt coup de main
while bis rear harrascd by the Rhodope Instruction
General Todlcbens object all along has been TO take up
GOOD defensive pnsion. He not allowed tn fall
hack as ne wished, from San StcfanO. lie therefore
consolidated his far possible by bringing up
mo roopa from the rear The Turkish Army not only
sroug enough defend neutrality, but even To assume
rhe offensive II that neutrality Is seriously mehaced
lo lift lis army OF the san SefanO nats To the aDa-
cent and IL strong backing OF support
nv bringing no trnups from the rear" Bucharest adj
vices state that the Russians continue To move troops
ana guns from The DanIb into Bulgaria. None are
coming northward. There are no Russians AT Ftest,
as ALLEGED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21
THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT.
LATEST REPORTS As To IT'S TENoR-THE CAR IN
sIsTs or BESSARABIA.

LATEST REPORTS As To IT'S TENOR-THE CAR IN
sISTS on BESSARABIA.
LONDON, Tuesday, May 81. 1873.
The St. Petersburg correspondent of The 7imcs
says regarding the recent pourparlers, all that
seems authentic in current rumor is as follows:
That the two years term of occupation of Bull
garia may be shortened. the number OF troops
diminished European Commission instead OF
Russian. and a new scheme regarding the payment
of the indemnity.
The Times's Vienna correspondent apprehends that
the negotiations will not be concluded for long
time, and that the expectation of the Congress
meeting in a fortnight is too sanguinc.
The Paris correspondent of The Times asserts that
the Car still insists that the Bessaraban question
must not be submitted 10 the Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21
THE COURT OF CLAIMS.
Mr. cHRIsrIASCY's PLAN or REORGANIzATIoN OF
THE COURT.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.l

GENERAL PRESS DIsrATCHl
WASHINGTON, May 20.-The bill introduced
by Senator Chrstiancy rcoranize the Court Of Claims
and 10 include WITHIN It's Jurisdiction all such claims
are now yt before Congress the Executive De
parmcns provides that the Court shall hereafter con
s- Of nine Judges and that the business shall be- divided
INTO three classcE be disposed OF by separate sub
divisions OF the Court composed each of three judccs IL
the three ud gce Of Of these Courts Of first instance
coucur iu iud gncnt il shall stand the Judgment OF
the full Court unless reversed upon appeal To the SUI
pyemc COurt but II only Of SAID ud ges concur the
cse must be rcargucd and heard by the fun Court sitting
I'm bauc and majority Of the whole number OF Judges
sAa be necessary Ind judgment against the United
States The provision regard 10 private claims pre-
scented by bill petition 10 either branch OF Congress-
provides in substance that the claims may by vote OF
either House. be remit ted 20 this Court for examination,
hut must be returned, together with the testimony to
Congress for action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-21
THE EMPLOYMENT OF INDIAN TROOPS
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT CALLED 10 ACCOUNT
THE ID RATE IL PROGRESS
LoSpoS, Monday, May 20, 1878.

THE BRITISH GOvERNMENT CALLED TO ACCOUNT
THE ID RATE IL PROGRESS.
LoSpoS, Monday, May 20, 1873.
In the House of Commons, this afternoon
Lord Harrington, leader of the Liberals, moved ho
resolution, that forces be raised or kept by the
Crown In time Of peace, save within lndla' with-
out the eauction OF Parliament" lie said that
he had made the issue very narrow because
the question in itself was sufficiently I'M
uoTtant 10 Xix the attention OF Parliament
because OF the delicate negotions when discussion
might prejudice, aud because sir stafford @ ,
self had said that general debate at present was o' "
the interest OF the country. l., a.. ,r.o .,
Lord selbOrne opened the debate In the House OF
Lords on the subject of the movement OF tne lnuihn
troops by calling attention 10 the question
involved. , NJ. -, ,,,.o,,,
the German Crown Prince and Princess were In the gal
lery OF the House Lords. ., A.. .,,o,.,
Right Hon. Michael Icks-Beaeh moved the aiiehu,
ment at the conclusion OF LORD Hartinston
speech. He said the doctrine laid down 10y
Lord HartncOns resolution had Dgen ava thy
House had sanctioned the declaration 'Ia. tuiS
was time OF emergency when the u ,5
troops 1t was doubtful whether practical dlcuites
would not interfere wt with ITS ehe enoTnce hs
policy which the Government might afterward
have tosconfess impossible The step was taken 70
counteract the influence those who were endeayorng
TO depreciate the valor and loyalty OF the people ana 70
show the world that we have Unlteu Einpre Al the
Ministry not to be displaced IL snOna ne @
against petty cavs, ceaseless misrepresentation ana
The debate was continued until late at night, the
principal Opposition speakers being SIT Charies Dixie
Sir William Vernon Harcourt Mr.. Laingand, Mr. Dill
wyn, for the Government, Mr.. stanhope MI onhpnn'
nearly all OF whom confined themse'eS'o INC oonsl'u
Mr.. Henry Fawcett, LIBERAL viii open the debate to-
morrow. ,,. -
In the House of Lords the debate was was
purely constitutional. Lord selborns ana r inc
lord SGSc SS v SS efs~Rsd SG
the Duke OF Rutland for the oppes@t ioru