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The New York herald., 1878-03-30
WALTER DELAMATER.

Walter Dclamater, OF No. 20 East Etghty.third
street, who week ago robbed hts mother OF $4,000
worth OF diamond Jcwelry and fled with the spols
Port Royal s. c. was arragned yesterday afternoon,
boioro Judge Flammcr. in the Harlem Police Court.
Captain Robbins, OF the Twonty-thira precinct. cap
turcd him in this y:-Learnns that Dclamatcr hal
taken passage under assumed IN the steamer
San Antonio OH Ger thirty hours after by
rail for Port Royal He reached his destination, alter
numerous delays, on Tuesday morning hour later
the San Antonio steamed into Port Royal, ana when
Deiamater LETT the gangoIank he was welcomed
by Captain Robbins. The two returned tho
next train, arriving here Thursday. Captain Rob-
bins travelled nearly TWO thousand nve hundred
miles In TOUR days aud nall, without rest or change
oi clothing. Ferdinand r. Walker, stepfather to the
prisoner, appeared In court yesterday and asked
Judge Fianmer to dismiss the case. the mother
refused TO enter u complaint The latter, however,
would not hear OF u, but directed Clerk Murray Il
take Captain Robbins affidavit Deamater then
held III $1,000 bail TO appear Tor trial at the General
Sessions Has stepiatner signed tho bond ana the
young man was released. MIR. Walker keeps a store
at No ID Resde street, and is said TO be worth
81, ,O0J,0O0.
Captain Robbins has recovered all OF the stolen
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
MIR. DAVENPORl's POST OFFICE.

In pursuance with Secretary Sherman's order Post
James yesterday proceeded 10 enforce the do
mand made OF Commissioner Davenport to vacate the
rooms now occupied by him Chief Supervisor or
Elections According 10 the terms OF the Secretary's
letter Mr. Davenport was given until Thursday to va
cato the premises When the copy OF Secretary Sher
mans letter tho Postmaster was handed 10 him he
requested time until yesterday, when ne promised 10
nlo his answer thereto In writing. On consultation
with District Attorney Woodford Postmaster Jaines
agreed this ana waited Nil yesterday forenoon TO
hear IRON Mr.. Davenport Failing 10 receive writ
ten reply MI James sought General Woodiord In the
afternoon IN order 10 come to some dennte arrange
mcni. Commissioner Davenport was sent Tor and The
three officials hold CONSULTATION. which lasted
oral hours.
At about four O'Clock in tho afternoon Postmaster
James, accompanied by the deputy custodian, pro.
ceeded Commissioner Davenport's rooms the apart
ments question: and took formal possession OF
same. Mr.. Davenport accom- panied them this
rand and made objection 10 the proceedings. Gen
cfaI WOodiord will nave consultation To-day with
Judge Batcniord this subject, required ny the
terms OF the lstor from the Secretary oil the Treasury
Mr. Davenport, In answer TO the question put to
him whether he had been dsposscsssd, replied that
lie still held possession OF tho chambers; his mon
were In the room aud should be there to-day.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
THE JEX PROPERTY.

The publicity given to tn gale OF Josiah Jcxs prop
orty Broadway IN yesterdays HERALD led TO various
comments on the Exchang, yesterday. Capitalists
who in good faith appeared personally or through
their brokers, and competed for tho various Of
fsred early in tho norn ing learned that the sale
the 1hrtioth street and Broadway property had not
been completed by the reputcd purchaser Mr.. +. b.
Furnald, OF the Brooklyn Fro Insurance Company.
The sale by somc was characterized "farcc," and
while one party acquitted the nuctioneer, MI. Har-
nett Of being party to tho caprlces oil tho owner IL
Was openly charged ON the EXCHANGE yesterday tnat
the sale to Mr.. Furnald was not u genuine one.
The writcr-to verify tho various rumors-visitcd
Mr.. Furnald At tho Office OF the Brooklyn Fire Insur
ance Company. That gentleman stated IN substance
that before tue sale Mr. Jex came to him, and at his
request ne bid in The property at $29G Mr. Fur
maid stated distinctly to the that repre-.
scnted tho owner, but he added that he (ME Furnad
owned the block above OF those sold, con.
sideYcd that Mr Jex "foo!iug away his properly
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NINE. RESTELL ARRAIGNED.

Mrs. Ann Lohman, more generally known as Nine.
Resteli, appeared the Court OF General Sessions
yesterday before Recorder Hacket to answer to tho
Two indictments found against her by tho Grand Jury
Tor selling, or offering Tor sale, illegal drugs anu
struments. Her counsel, Mr. Orlando l.. Stewart,
formally entered plea OF not guilty to both
Indictments, with the understanding that he
could subsequently withdraw the plea ON
motion " quash. He also asked that tho
exhibits In possession OF the District Attorney DO filed
with CLERK Of the Court In order that the deie
might have an opportunity TO analyze them, he
ing informed that they were perfectly narmIoss
Assistant Dis,rct Attorney Roliins opposed tho
afford Mr. stewart every opportunity to prepare his
defence. The trial was set down for tns ensuing
week
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BOND ROBBERS.

Rufus Minor, alias Little Rube, alias II. Andrews; /;
George Coursene, aIias -L,ttlo George alias J. Il.
Cornish; Horace Hoven, alias Little HovoD, alias A.
c. Burton, and Charlotte Dougherty. alias Caroy
Abrabams. who were arrested III pt,sburg, Pa, by
Detective O'Connor OF tho District Attorneys Office
charged being the perpetrators Of tho robbery Of
S3OV,OO0 worth oil bonus roin the Office OF J. II.
Young. No. 40 Nassau street, IN January last
were arraigned yesterday in the Court OF
General sessions before Recorder HacketI
Tue prisoners arrived IN this CITY on Thurs
day Iixn and were taken the Four prec.
station, house, where they were locked up Wnsn
called 10 the yesterday their counsel Mr.. John X.
Fellows, interposed plea OF not guilty. On Tho prs-
vners Uetective O'Connor found S5i, 900 oi Unued
States bonds, alleged to be portion of tho proceeds
OF the robbery OF tho Courtland (New York; banK.
without bail IL 10 said that Minor Will Acknowledge
his guilt
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A GRAND JURY DISCHARGED.

Tho Grand Jury, through their foreman, Mr. Will
iam Palcn, camc into tho Court OF General Sessions
and handed TO Recorder hackett 800 indictments and
the following proscntment:-
The Grand Jury having ade observation
tho various institutions under tho supervision control
OF the Commissioners of Charities and Correction
pleased testimony regard to the efficiency Of
minisraton manifested In all the departments pre-
their view. Industry In the Workshop. sobriety
among the overseers
and cleanliness throughout were apparent and gives
pleasure bear testimony the fact that while tho
community has suffered Ia the conduct OF Of
officers there be able OF
complaint but rather OF comendation IN the admnisra
ton OF these who gave the Grand Jury free
every department In the Penitentary, Aims
house. Lunatc Asylum and Bellevue Hospital"
Recorder Hackctt then DISCHARGED the Grand Jury
with tho thanks Of the Court.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
\ RELIC OF ST. PATRlCK'S DAY.

Terence Smith. ono Of tho marshals' aids In tho St.
PatrcK's Day procession, was brought before Judge
smith at tho Fnty-seventh Street Court yesterday.
Sergeant Little Of tho Twenty second precinct stated
that on the OF the lSlh Of March, wnie tho
procession In progress he endeavored to prevent
Mr. Terence smith and his division from crossing the
street Tor u moment In order that few which
wero completely blocked might pass along Wien he
put his hand on tho rein oil Adede-Camp Smith that
iunctiopary struck MIN over the head WITH ms WHIP
Terence Smith swore positively yesterday that he
merely intended 10 strike his horse winch quite
baiky ana that he had no intention oil striking the
officer. Judge Smith remarked that he had q
good deal Of riding and driving, and he never
IAN strike his horse on The lett side OF the head
make MIN CO. He thought II the rider had spurs
ana had use the whip he would strike the horse
the aank. Assistant Marshal Smith admitted 10
hail IN inc sum Of $500.
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THE DIVIDED DAVISES.

RUFUS Davis and Catharine Davis are young mar
red colored) couple; but neither minister judge.
It seems has had the power TO keep them together
estabrsh matrimonial harmony between them. They
have bsen before the police magistrates twice,
but the advice they havo received thcic
have little or no effect Yesterday RUFUS was ar.
raigned before Judge smith, at tho Fiity-sovehth
Street Court, on charge OF abandonment
preferred by his wife Catharine. Rufus, who states
that he Is the managing EDITOR OF The Progressue
Imcvscan, was vsry Indignant At his arrest, and
asked tho magistrate al tho law compelled man 10
live with q woman who took money irom otner men 2"
"Nou said sue Judge ''but 10 cOmpels you 10 support
her as long your Wife, Mrs. DAVIS tried 10
niorm she Judge that she had always been the matn
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COURT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY March y, 1878.
In the Court Of Appeals to day the following busi-
ness was trarsacted:-
No 4S. The People ex rel. Thompson vs. Super
visorR Argument resumed ana concluded.
No. 134 The Trustees otSt. Jacobs Lutheran Church
vs. Bly.-Argued by George W. C0thrOn Tor appellants
aud William Z. Johnson for respondent.
No rs. Wallace VS.. Froeiaud-Argued by J. n.
Cooper for appellant and A. Schoonmaker, Jr, Tor
spondenL
No. las. Clussman VS.. Long Island Railroad Com
pany.-Argued by Robert s. Green for appellant and
Theodore 4. Tomlinson for respondent.
No. 100 Pope vs.. Hanmcr-Upon notice OF J. Nc.
Caro- Tor respondent judgment affirmed by deiauit.
No. l62. Nash VS.. The Mayor, &c.-Passod.
Court adjourned till Monday, April l.
CALENDAR.
The following Is the aay calendar for Monday April
l:-Nos. l61, l65, LOT, 100, 172, 174, ITS and 176
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

1t Is probable that the carmon's ordinance recently
passed by the Board OF Aldermen will be reconsid-
cred aud amended before 1t becomes law. Tho pro.
vision compelling private veniclos to take out
licenses - said TO be unconsttu ional and some of
tho Aldermen suggest consultation with Corporation
Counsel whitney before again taking up the subject
Tho Mayors officials are under the impression that
u The ordinance became law IN It's present shape
IN ight I'm peril the collection OF all artmeu's license
lees by the city.
Tnc resolution OF tho Board OF Aldermen approvn
OF tho proposed appointment by the Legislature Of
railroad commission oil TOUR persons to examine into
the management OF such corporations In This State
was yesterday signed by Mayor Ely.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
THE HARRISON WILL CASE.

An adjourned hearing In the case OF the contested
will oil DAVID Harrison, at one time Brooklyn law.
yer, who died the l4th of last month At New Ro.
chee leaving estate valued AT $17500O took place
before Surrogate Daley, OF Kings county, yesterday
Frederick W. Reuhann, lawyer OF this city, tcsii.
fed that the deceased an eccentric man; the
past i've years hs mad that Tho
was becoming mentally onieebied. The hen
ndtourne eQ Kill Friday next
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
swINDLING POOR GIRLS.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Seeing un article In yesterdays HERALD, cnlitlod
"Swiudiing Poor Girls, and being one Of tho many
victims desire to bring my case before tho public
through the columns OF your paper. gave six weeks
OF my time free to H. h. Randall l. Son, No. "a Beck
man street, learn book folding Living up town,
had to pay sevcnty-two cents for iare every week.
After serving the Six weeks continued TO work tor
the same firm, but could more than 81 aweek
and even that small amount never received with any
satisfaction. AT last l was compelled 10 give up
because i could not got my wages from them l$4 soy
worked all day and evcry evening until nine +. M
for two weeks Tor that money, aud then to think l
cannot get cent Of 1t. nave asked them again an
again pay me, but they always make some excuse.
Is It possible large city like New York thersis
law to compel them 10 pay poor girls VINO toll from
morning until mighty Indeed. tho poor working girls
OF New York are posed upon ana cheated by men
who call themselves honest, and there ~ no protec-
lion TOR them. God help the working girlsl
HARLEM GIRL
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
POSTERS ON THE ELEVATED RAILROADS.

POSTERS ON THE ELEVATED RAILROADS.
TO THE EDITOR OF HERALD:-
In yes,erdays Complaint Book" notice article
about posting bills upon the posts Of the elevated
railways. The following have copied from tho City
Record Of March 27, containing the business OF the
"Board Of Aldermen" which was held on the Goth,
viz -
An ordinance chapter IS Of the Revised Ord
pauces 1856 amended by ordinances approved De-
cembsr 20. 1872, and April 20. 1876 - 49,
Mayor Aldermen Commonalty OF the city OF New
Yors do ordxin iollows:-
SECTION II the above entitled ordinance is
hereby amended by inserting after the compound word
of any the structures elevated railway
companies erected hereafter TO be erected"
that ssid section when 80 amended shall read as olows:
"SEC. II. No person shall uttAcn. place paste,
cause attached placed pasted. any sign adve
tseneut other matter public tele
poe shade hydrant erected In the
under penalty section shall nny
person attach place paste cause TO be attached
placed pasted any sign advertisement notice hanc
other portion or part any sidewalk or On
other OF Of the structures OF she
elevated railway companies now erected hereafter
be erected, in the city OF New York, under like
atty" .
sKC ALL ordinances parts Of ordinances inconsst
conflicting with the provisions OF this ordinance are
SEc a-Ihis ordinance shall take effect imme diaeiy
Which referred TO the Committee on Law Depart
meut.
Now, II the Law Committee will report favoYably,
and the Mayor c0nfrms IT, We will be AZ free from tno
nuisance OF seeing those posters the posts OF 1.-The
elevated ralwayS arc oi tho gutter that
only IN the side streets, but on our principal avenuo
w. j.. w.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
THE LEGGETT ESTATE.

Steps have been taken for administration upon the
estate of Mrs. Ann Ella Lcggot OF Yonkcrs, victim
Of Theron Merritt In the late LeggettMcrrtt tragedy.
Letters have been taken out OF tho Surrogae's Court
of Westcheser county, by Mrs. Legecps eldest son,
4. r. Lcgget- HIS bond was signed yesterday by his
sisters Malinda anu Mary f. Legget, Judge Burwell,
bis lat her-In.law, appearing as his counsel
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
ALLEGED SWINDLING.

Frederick W. Salem, who was charged at tho Tombs
Police Court on thursday with obtaining money uD-
der false prstcnces from Ashbel II. Barney, was
arraigned at the samc court yesterday Tor examina
tion Tho prisoners counsel asked the complainant
II he would have paid the money except Saleni's
order and received negative reply He was then
asked whether tho money was PAID TO Salem directly.
He replied that 1t was paid on Salem's order. The
papers wore sent 10 the District Attorneys ofco Tor
MIN 70 take bail, winch was nxed IN So, 200.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
A MAYNARD YOUTH.

Frank H. Lowery, wayward youth OF eighteen, the
son OF exPorco Captain Lowcry, was arraigned at
bar o. the Court Of SPECIAL Sessions yesterday on
tho charge Of attempted larceny. Ara julia Cinsc,
OF Morrisania relative, testified TO having detected
him tho net OF stealing suit Of her husbands o
tenced tho prisoner " three msnhs IN the PsnisR-
uary.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
REFORM IN THE DOCK DEPARTMENT.

REFORM IN THE DOCK DEPARTMENT.
To TIE EDITOR or HERALD:-
The present Park Commission deserves the grati-
tude OF tho unfortunate working classes OF this un-
fortunate city tor abolshng large tribe OF high raid
peopo and snecuriss and thus giving the mechanics
and laborers chance Of q duy's work IN the parks
Cannot the HERALD drive the Dock Commission 10
follow suit IN this reform This place 10 crowded
with mob Of young s0-caed engineers, guillless Of
knowing one course OF stone or brick from another
whose only 10 the work TO cost nve-
fold more than what intelligent contractors would DO
it for ana salaries with those OF the Commis
sioners absorb threeourths Of the money allowed ny
tho city. !. W.
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support Of husband and all that be had ne owed
10 her. "Aud Your Hopor I" said Mrs. Davis, becom-
ing very excited, zone night he told me u dida!
clear out OF his mouse ne or would sleep IN ne'l
rhe Judge, after hearing all the testimony w
committing Rufus Davis for examination.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

THE MONKY KARKxT
Money ON call was easy early In the day at per
cent but under an active demand advanced at the
cIose to per cent. The following were tho rates
Of exchange on New York at the aforementioned
cities to-day Savannah, buying at 1.16 premium.
selling ut "a premium; Charleston, easy, par l-le
premium 3.l6 q u premium: ST. Louis, Is premium;
New Orleans commercial 16 discount, bank par; Chi.
cago, 80 premium, and Boston, par Foreign ex-
change remains firm a. the following rates:-
Sizty Days Three Days
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

fNoFE. indended for this column must DO
accompanied BY the writer's full name and address TO
insure attention. Complainsnts who are unwilling 70
comply with this rule simply waste time in writing
Write only on one side OF the paper.-ED HERALD
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

FARE ON THE SECOND AVENUE ROAD.
To TIN EDITOR TIKI HERALD:-
l read In the HERALD OF last Monday that tho Sec
ond Avenue Horse Car Company would charge from
that day only nve ccnts for u through ride. went
out of my way 10 got this reduction but ound had
been humbugged, and refused 10 remain In the car
j. q. Z.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
WHEN WILL HE SETTLE?

To THE EDITOR TIE HERALD:-
Ishould ike TO repeat the question OF ~. b. D."
one OF tho victims OF the defurct Market Savings
Bank. When does the receiver expect to close the
estaIef think 1t Is time something was done
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
THE sAwDUsT MEN.

TO TIE EDITOR OF TnE HERALD
whilc passing through Fulton street, near Broad
way, yesterday morning, tho sawdust from cart
filed with tho same was blown the facos oi tho
passersby. IL there way to stop nusances OF TINS
charac.erY OPrIClAN.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
THE FoREIGN MARKR,

The London advices report newedsdsp preston In
the markets there. Consos are down to 945I a 94X,
against OAK 95 AZ tho closo yesterday. United
states bonds have declined u a per for all the
issues Erie Tell of to lOX ION and Illinois Central
to 75S q 76 AZ Paris rentos dropped lO6i. SOC
The closing prices in London were:- Consols for
money and account, o4}s; new "a per cent bonds,
1857 1854; nveiwsnty bonds OF 1867, 1919 tcn-
iorty bonds 1o5}4; hves OF 1881, 1o44 1O47s; Erie
common shares, 1Oll; do preferred, FAX: Illinois
Central, 70. Bar silver quoted at 54Sd per ounce
BONDS.
State bonds at the Board x lower for Louisiana
sevens consolidated, and stoady Tor North Carolina
sixss old; District OF Columbia 65's sold at 70 7sk
RAILROAD BONDS.
Railroad bonds were strong and moderately active.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
DIVORCE CASES.

Judge Reynolds, in the Brooklyn City Court.
granted decree Of absolute divorce in the case Of
Clarence 4. Smith against Mary M. Smith.
fhe same ud2c also reduced the alimony IN the
case OF Mary 4. McDougai against Joseph McD0ugal
to $40 per week. Either party Is granted leave to
apply for q modi hcalIOn OF the order.
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THE PRICE OF THE HERALD.

To THE EDITOR TIE HERALD:-
Why Is It that the newsman ut the st. Nicholas
Hotel still charges iour cents tor the hERALDr II
that the price Of paper It would be all right
but for one DO not like 10 be imposed upon ~ Ihis
way. 81. Louio'
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
ANSWER.
THE HUNTERS POINT NUISANCE

N0x01NOGSs
70 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
In reply to'the complaint IN the HERALD OF yester-
day friday signed J. W. G. allow to say that II
the had called at the District Attorneys oice
inquired Of myself he could easily have learned why
the indctment against Coe not followed by trial.
propose next week 10 renoer account VI my
stewardship tho subscribers Of the "hunters Point
FUND.- and to tho public, showing the causes aud
sons why wo afflicted with these naisances
T. B. NUSGRAVE.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
REAL ESTATE.
Tho following sales wero made on the Real Estate

Tho following sales were made on the Real Esta'e
Exchange yesterday
Supreme Court foreclosure sais--Edward d. Gaie.
reeree-of the i've story stone front factory build
ing. with lot 25xlUO5, No 14S East 49th St, ,oo
l75 II. ". OF Sd av.; to plaintiff. SlooV
Also similar sale-J Jamos b. Grsves. reteree--of the
four story and basement brown stone front house.
Of I'd ay to psio,ia a'. 'o D.. lo5oo
By VAN rAssEL AND KEARNEY.
Supreme Court foreclosure sale-E. ID. Gale. ref
erec--of the three story basement brown stone
ss Of sS "s. to plansi ~. .A.' esoo
ny WILLIAM KESHKLLY.
Supreme Court foreclosure sale William j. Marvin,
reeree-of plot OF land containing shout
s.330-l 900 acres, on Broadway, W. g., 23O f. T. OF
iii. 1900
Total SAT .OuO
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SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.
homas spellman, an infant nine years Of age, was,
"a the 2stn Of August, ls7e run over BY horse at
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lcoxT1Nuzp ON NINTH 1Aoa1
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-08

IT is rumored that the President
will again send in the New York APP
poiutments, which have been rejected
By the Senate. Leading Republicans
are much alarmed at these, reports,
which are generally credited in Wash
ington City. Some Of the Democrats,
wishing to divide, as much as posi-
bic, the Republican party, Gre loud in
their declarations that enough Demo
cratic votes could be obtained to sus-
tain the President. The move does
not seem to be wise one On the part
of Hayes.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-08

An HoNEsr MANA few days since
an honest man called at the Statesman
Office and mildly suggested that he
wished to settle his bill" By some
means or other his account had been
overlooked, and when found it showed
him to be seven years in arrears. He
drew forth sack OF $2O's, took re-
ceipt for $2S. aud now stands clear on
our books. He then explained that
for several years he had been hard up,
but this fall his crop had paid him
well, and he was determined to re-
member the printer.-[Walla Walla
Statesman.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-08

\ DISPATCH from London says that It
is expected that Woolwitch wiki short
ly receive al order. Returns, show
ing the number of guns and amount Of
ammunition and stores each depart
ment can furnish on short notice, have
been forded to the !, ar Office. While
England processes neutrality on the
Thrco-Russian war, her extensive
preparations show to the contrary,
and it is most likely that she, with
other powers that are to all appear
ances neutral, viii yet take hand in
the bloody conflict.