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The incest lot Of tine gold jcwelry. rings,
pins, buttons, studs, watches clocks. etc Ia
Vancouver. Is at the store Of T. {. Stevens,
and he invites critical examination Of the
same. All these goods are III for holiday
uses.
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Economy is Wealth.

70 make it available, exchange your pro-
ducc and money for goods and cash, at the
store Of Dillon {. Co. Good, Of quality TO
suit the most fa~tidIous. Price loW cuoguh
to suit the closest.
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MEXICAN DoLLAES -These dollars are be
ing extensively circulated in the Territory,
and as they are only worth 30 cents ON the
dollar, the holders will be certain to lose 70
this extent when they have received these
CONS at par. 1t is said that they are bought
at a distance for IS cents on the dollar, and
brought into the Territory for purposes Of
speculation. People should know the value
of these dollars, and be on their guard about
taking them in any quantities.
Mrs Wise has now on hand large amount
Of candies, nuts, toys, fancy goods, ANA other
thngs suitable for the holiday, uad holiday
presents.
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Persons who have Intentions to make holi
day presents Should not fail b. c-ll and "a
anime the stock ut I. {. stevens NancuUyc,
jewclry store.
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VI tRistED.

In Vancouver, Dec. 10, ISIS, at the rcsidcuo
Of the brides mother, by Father Jungc., Al
thur Baker to Miss Annie Petrau.
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DIED.

In Vancouver, Dee II, 1873, John A.. Young.
est sou of Mrs james O'DonnoN, a.scd ii
years months, . days.
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New York
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
Julien Weir D. Maitland Armstrong, 7. P. Ryder, j. C.
Thom, j. Williamson.
BROOKLYN.

Julien Weir, D. Maitland Armstrong, T. p. Ryder ). T.
Thom, ]. williamson.
BROOKLYN.
The Excise Commissioners, yesterday, granted
licenses to liquor dealersan unusually large
number.
The skating season opened again yesterday
on the Union and Captoo Lakes the ice OF boh places
being in excellent condition.
The coal combination is already bearing
fruit: retail dealers in Brooklyn having advanced the
price on the stock on hand 80 cents per ton
The ST.. Patrick's Society has decided 10 give
John Brougham benefit in Brooklyn A large deI"ga-
ton OF the society was in attendance at the NewYork
benefit yesterday.
More than 500 Democratic politicians, in
cludng large number OF those prominent in the city
attended the reception given on Wednesday night, by
the John Demar Association.
Mayor Howell, yesterday, sent TO the various
banks Of the city. in which the municipal moneys are de-
posited a request that the oicers should send 10 him
weekly OF the amounts on deposit with them
Negotiations are pending between the Police
Boards o Brooklyn and NewYork in regard 10 the con-
strlcon of telegraph lines between the Central Offices
under other boards, have failed
William L. Calan, the lad who was stabbed
by William b. Campbell, Tuesday night was slid by
his physician yesterday to be still in dangerous cond
ton A he had stopped splitting blood, however, sioAg
hopes were entertained or his recovery
"The ice was thin, they all fell in," sang
the little boys who went skating on WaGabout Creek
yesterday And tie spectators all laughed when those
little boys were dredged out from the cold black mud
more mud than boy IN One boy was in the
ms, and for five minutes, gradually Skin. deeper
and deeper, until-he was pulled out.
Thieves last evening climbed t. the second
story window OF the residence OF ID. o. Capp, No. Ill
Eicksst ana ransacked the house, while the family
we're at dinner They succeeded in getting away, with
out detection with scal-skin sscque and ewery worth
together $3.50 There among these pair of dia
earrings and brcastpn rkrd " j. C., and worth
$500; three diamond studs worth Sl0O; and several
clusters C diamonds set in various forms OF ornament
Charles f. Johnson, the wealthy young man
who shot his wife, F0r several weeks at the resi-
dence Of her father No. 43 Monroeplace, was again
brought before Justice Walsh for examination yester
day. He looked haggard and careworn. letter was
handed to the Court from the physician OF Mrs. Johnson
stating that she not yet sufficiently recovered TO be
able 10 appear against her husband. Justice WALSH
therefore, ed the examination for two weeks ana
the prisoner taken back 10 Raymond street JAN
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
THE CARGO OF TIE Z. II. PRAY.

The schooner Guide, which has been seized
with portion OF the cargo of the f. H. Pray, robbed
and scuted by her captain, removed greater dis
tance from the Battery yesterday, outside Of the he
limits Two hundred barrels OF fish, which were miss
ing, were found yesterday in Brooklyn. 1t had been
purchased by a brother Mr. Meyer, Of Hoboken, who
mad purchased tine 200 barrels found III Jersey City Oh
"wednesday The property on board OF the Guide will he
delivered 10 the after indictment ~ found
probably tomorrow, against Captain ClaIk May. the
missioner Belts. IT was stated yesterday that II May
wOud States evidence IN order TO indct captain
Clark, he would tAen De held witness aud no cIlm
mai proceedings would be taken against him. An agent
OF a Hartford insurance company visited the schooner
yesterday to search for the fishing material which wac
shipped by Simon Newman, buy as the cargo had mol
be II thoroughly Overhaued IL was not found. 1t was
valued 80 OOu and insured for $1,000 and was the ony
property which Newman has having invested bis entire
iuuls in il.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
CIGAR-MAKERS PLANS.

The Cigar makers Union No. 144 and mem
bers OF other unions held secret meeting last evening
with view of consolidating the different cigar unions IN
CITY, The existing unions to be dissolved and in
their stead the workers Of every shop will be organized
into q separate association. The shops will be repre-
seDted in a central organization, which will con-
sist OF two delegates from each shop OF so
TO 100 workers and Of an additional delegate
for every additional 100 workers. The officers
of the central organization will be nominated 10y the
shops aud elected by ballot This proposal was approved
at the meeting, and February appointed DIS the
for 10 dissolve and for the reOrganza-
tOn of the cgar-makers 1t is supposed by some that
this movement has been de to arrive at some under
standing with manufacturers, the latter pledged
themselves not 10 employ any union men.
the cgaT-makers headquarters. yesterday, II WAS
rspOrted that $50 hands belonging 10 the shop Of De
struck. The wOkmcn Of schwartz and SpOhr,
of the BOweIy struck because the prOprietOrs
duced the wages 81 per 1000. Ihe workmcn of Frey
Brothers directed to strike The receipts yesterday
amounted TO $3.50.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
CRUELTY IN A NEw-JERsEY JAIL.

The Grand jury appeared Ill the supreme
Court before Judge Depue, in Newark, yesterday and
offered prescntment against john G. Nefinilyea,
warden of the County Penitenary. at Caldwell
for cruelty to prisoners. The Grand Jury had nade
special investigation the of William Jones, piis-
oner who hung himself in the dungeon Oh Christmas
morning The prisoner had beeu confined IN the duI-
ccon IO3 days OF his refusal to break stones s
reason for refusing beng that he was 0ud OF one eye
and feared that he would lose the sight OF the other ny
the ying fragments Of The preScntmen states
that he was haudced TO two iron Rugs his legs were
shackleG AID the shackleS were kePt Oh unH lie dIed
He also bUcked and gagged, Tor making noise
food for several days. The pTesenmeu stated that ts
treatment cruel in the extreme and na The ulsc
line of the Penitentary should 6e Tei9rmaioly IN
its characters that the warden should DC man OF
rmness and yet OF kindness. tact ana tbat the d'-
ties OF Penitenary physician the JAN Inspection
Committee. and the wardcn should be closely denhed
and tn, the power exercised by deputy y-wardens OF
punIshing criminals should be cuTtaed The use OF
rings 10 chain prisoners the bucng and gaggng 0i
prisoners and the Of close wooden doors on the Jun
geonS, should be abolished.
Judge Depue remarked that IL the facts as set forth IN
the preSentinrnt true, further ACTON should
be taken Grand Jur' Who thcleupon Icdlcd Tor
few inmates Upon returning, the foreman stated tuat
they had decided TO take urlher acton Inc pre-
feniment then ordered Tile for the action o tie
lext Grand July.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
NLRCHlNT SE1uLN.
MIR. u'COOk's BILL.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Representative Nc
Cook of New Ho.k to-day introduced oih to amend the
Revised statutes in relation merchant seamcn, which
was referred to the Committee on Commerce The bill
provides that secretary ef the Treasury shall appoint
a commissioner for any pprt Of entry which Is
also port Of navigation, and that in any port In
which no shipping commissioner shall have been ap-
poin.d. the WHOLE any part of the business OF a
hpping commisso shall be conducted by the Colec
tor Deputy Collector Of Customs Of such
port. The master OF every vessel bound
from port IN the United States TO
foreign port. other than vessels engaged in trade be-
ican Possessions. the West INDIA Islands.
or tine Republic OF Mexico, or OF any vessel
oi scVenty-iNc tons upward, bound rom
a port Atlantic to port the Pa.tuc, or wee
shall before hC proceeds on Such voyage, make an
agreement IN writing In prat, with every seaman
hom carries OF lhe crew, to Oe signed
master before any seaman slsn5 MS meme.
The bill makes Tor sectl lE the ciIccts OF any
seaman apprentice VINO dies 1t any place out oi
the the Cntcd states, leaving lnonty or rlo.tUy
board his vessel aud tor t' proper Ul>trlbl
iOn. Every shipping cummiSsoncr shall h'dr ana decide
auy question whatsoever between master and con-
siLucr, agent ;nd any OF his crew, when bOth
parties agree IN WTIlng To s.bmt To lun, and every
award So made by him shall be binding both parties
snail in any Legal proceedings which may De taken III
the matter before any Court Ol Justice bc deemed 10 De
pma acc evidence to the rights O the parties, etc.
In shall the salary Of any oihcer appointed
under bill De than $1,000 per annuin except
the Port of NcwNorh, where 1t shall not he more than
5000 per annuu and oil s1iarcS or officers snail Dc
pald by secretary o the Treasury. All fees are 10 he
tu ned into the Treasury. The fee payable engaging u
crew, tach member of the crew. except apprentices
shall be 81 the Ice payable on diScharsinS crew, 80
con
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
and really vicious children need q strict and
| rigid restraint.
REVERSES IN BUSINESS.
FAILURES OF THE PAST YEAR.

FAILURES OF THE PAST fEAR.
DUN, BARLOW CO.'S ANNUAL cIRcULAR--S's'Z
FAILURES l.; THE UNITED srATEs II 1877, WITH
LIABILITIES OF $19O,6G9, ,000-cURRESCY FAIL
ACIEs EXPOSED.
The annual circular of the Mercantile Agency
of Dun Barlow Co., giving he failures for 1871 con-
tans the following facts
The failures In the United States for the yenr 1871
were s72 being go than for 1916 The total IL
abilities for 1877 are stated at S190GG9OOO. against
s19l 600 in 1870, or barely half million OF dollars
less For the three quarters. ending with september
last the number OF failures had lesscncd by 193, with
decline in liabilities OF 81 100000, compared Yith
similar period 1876, but the disasters Of the last quar
ter have been so numerous end mporaDt tha the rito
OF improv ement for the first nine months has not been
sustained The agency says:
But IL is a pregnant fact illustrative OF tie generai
condition. that the failures ~ the past year hohcn 80
nearly those OF the year preceding "nch We're ueet,u
very excessive, and that the failures are really an0hc
the average of years since The panic OF 1875
Time to improve cso statistics WIN Tue
same ramdy that it did subsequent to the panic ot
1857 or lsGl ior in the four years succeeding iiiesc
dates the number of failures aud the amount OF aDil
Ties steadily diminished, the average apily deCnllt
while This, the fourth year since inc paIlc OI 1910,
largely increases the average.
The average number OF failures for the four years PRIOR
10 and including 1878 929 wle for the four years
r1tins with 1877 the yearly average Number - 7se3
In Is7I for instance, the failures only TO every
1G3 traders while in 1877 the ratio is In every 3D. the
average total yearly liabilities prior 70 end including
1878 were COO the yearly average for the four
years following Is ~ sl,o00.ooO.
The iabuated itemeHt given according to the geo.
graphical divisions % the country, Is rs follows:
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
NEW-YORK FAILURES AND ASSIGNMENTS.
The creditors Of Ilcmy \. UndcrWOod, form


erly OF the n of j. Underwood Son, stock brokers,
Yesterday elected VIM. I. Carlisle, lawyer, Of No J22
Hroadway assignee u bankruptcy. The schedules pre-
sontcd showed liabilities amounting 10 SlT2UOO, but
only Two claims for Fl9,JOO were proved
MOrtZ Gross. Ucaicr furs az NJ. f3O BIOUmcst.,
who made an lssIg nIncnt recently has Liabilities amouut-
lng 10 $4,000, and good assets Sl3oOO.
Three creditors Of Burton Watson, lumber dealers
at one ehundTcd-and fOrticths st. and MOtt-ayc flied
pctlion III bankruptcy against the firm. Attachments
and dispossc,.O ion occdngs also begun, where
upun the lirn consented 10 an adjudication.
AsIgnmcnts for the benefit OF creditors filed
yesterday by William j. Dawson and John Hamilton
dawson a. Hamilton, ties No. 10 Lespcnard-stl to
william j. Hamilton; by Em Stern (whOlcsale wines
and liquors, No. "a Dcy-t) To Frederick Lewis by L-
roy H. Bunker 10 Charles T.. Bunker; by Valentine
Donzcr, Chas. H. Mcd!cus, Valentine Schneider and Mar
tin Schlamp Dcnzcr. Mcdcus Co., furniture, No. 231
East Fort y-stcond-s, and No. 30 Mott-st) 10 Joseph
tUrrcnc; ana by Max liicgtlman ?nd Adolf lcgcniau
. IL 4. Ricgela, glass, No. 20j Cana.st) To Henry
Orlclstcln.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
TIE CENTLNNIdL COHMiSSION

MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE CoMMITIEE-REQUEsr
THAT TUE PLANO AWARD BE RECONSTRUCTED.
PuLApELPHIA, Jan. 1.-THE Executive
Committee OF the United states Centennial Commission
met to-day at the Continental Hotel with the
Hon j. Morre In the chair; present, Mcssrs. Loring.
OF Massachusetts,; Corliss OF Rhode Island; Hawey of
Connecticut: Gosnorn, of Ohio; Kmba and BeckwiIh.
of New-York; Barnard. OF Florida; Boteler OF West
Virginia; and Phillips, of North Carolina. Ine greater
part Of the session occupied in the consideration OF
the award mndc by the commission to the Weber Piano
Company. Letters were read from every one of the
udscs OF Group No. -, which pianos were Included,
which II l. stated show that the Commissioner has made
an erroneous award Developments brought 10 light since
the award made 10 warrant consideration,
and the Executive Committee could not undo any act OF
the general BODY resolutions have been adopted refer
ring the whole 81 Ject Ia the Commission with request
that the award to Weber Company be reconsdered
aud HE original award made.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
A COUNTY PROSECUTOR EXCITED.

In the Court Of Quarter Sessions, in Newark,
yesterday In the trials OF Police Justices John Conrod
and John Oto charged with extortng Illegal fees, the
Judge directed that verdict of scquittal rendered
At this point County Prosecutor g. N Abeel, said with
excitement. that he had been hindered in his duty
constantly during the term by the present panel OF
For reason, when proof of guilt bad been made
clear against defendants. the jury had given verdict
contrary to the evidence. He considered II disgrace
that jurors who had taken solemn oaths 10 render
diet according TO evidence should give such yerdcts
Several jurors to reply Mr.. Kilburn, of South
Orange said that the jury paid much regard to their
Oaths the Prosecutor did to his The court decided 10
hold the jurors until to-day.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
CyCISE LAW IMPROVEMENTS.
THE REV. Dr. HEPwORTH BEFORE THE LAW AND
ORDER LEAGUE.

THE REV. Dr. HEPwORIH BEFORE THE LAW AND
ORDER LEAGUE.
The first annual meeting of the Law and
Order League of the City Of NewYork. was held last
evening at the Rev. Dr. Hepworis church. a Madison
ave- and Fortvnfth-st About 80 ladies and gentlemen
were present The Rev. George II. Cory presided and
the Rev. Dr. Reynolds OF Albany secretary OF the state
Law and Order League made the first address. lie
urged the necessity Of prompt and effective measures 10
cout, rct tbp efforts OF duor sellers who trying
TO secure "a repeal Of CXlsti1S ENci-r ANS.
Dr. HrpwOrth made '-o oiuuS ailr' -, say fluS' IN
hrlcf: As | look about the city of Ne"-l"rh ain
brought face with two Start'mg ia'is S" IN ha,
fastened fangs very hrHy III the political 'oiy ana
social body and the people app.ar uil"rp
powerlcss to cngncpatc themselves. 49, been '"f-
Irisrd 10 find that tie statue books t-tl"
are Laws winch, II enforced putcui enough to ccanS
New. York OF the of lntc pclaict From the Ii'-
0icncy OF the gOs shops in tbs cy AIu lcircd tnh
Bnt 1t proves that the people have been all
right in theory. bat N practice all Wi"u&.
Men will hnd that the law which Restraints them
Will afford Ir-cr liberty than thrF before 'u-
loved. PcrseVtrc; stir up public opinion. mink hcrr
IL an mpcdimcut ~ the courts: every Monday morHn-
too ar.e number 81 Inc, of those who have
violated the law sip ptr0uEh the j. sdi -IcVc lAe cuf'h
Is not with u ought To De- lac chrca ana tenn
pc..nce people should stand tOec thcr.
Opportunity gwen persons present 20 sian pc
t0n the Legislature, against tue repeal 81 ie pres
ent law and also to sign L." Constitution ui me League,
after winch the following officers were cccici Pres
dent the Rev. George n. Cory; NiceiTcsdrnis, the
Rev " &. PiaSt,d, Henry Bgcw,tcr ana LdNari o..
Ball Secretary, j. Il. spdr~s IIeasdfer Henry Baker
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
REWARDS FOR SAVING LIFE.

The treasurer's report to the managers of
he Life Saving Benevolent Association, yesterday,
showed that rewards had been given nineteen
during the past year. for saving life at sea- under CIR
cumsances OF peril The largest Of these rewards
$780, given TO John Wilson, of New-Orleaus whO in Oc-
tobcr 1850. while IN command OF a vessel spoke the
steamer Camaught at fire. and in sinking condi-
ton with her decks crowded with passengers by ex-
traOrdnary effort and presence Of mind he
cecded in saving the passengers and In recogni
ton his bravery large amounts were raised for him
in this port and elsewhere but they failed TO reach him
by reason of the Civil War lie is blind desti-
tnte. John ID. Jones elected PRESIDENT Royal
Phelps vice-prosdent; W H. H. Moore, treasurer: c.
Hand, secretary.
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
CASE REQUIRING EXPLANATION
JUDGE BARRErEs COMMENTS on PECULIAR PRO-


JUDGE BARRErFs COMMENTS on PECULIAR PRO-
CEEDING.
BENJAMIN Brown was arrested last SATURDAY on
warrant OF extradtOn be sent to MASSACHUSETTS io
trial on charge OF obtaining on false pretences
He ,gas taken to the shcrrfs Office for formal deVHy
IN Thomas Fee Boston constable. According 10 olncer
Fec the prisoner at expressed his Willingness 10 70
mn ot once but a the sherTs Office changed his inind
Ono of +be de, u:ysherifs told him Qee) that Judge
nnooue desired the prisoner To be kept here until Mon
day, but s1lO nc ana uoV hhV" "-N'S ""NeN -
could be found. - - H., -, rob,,
d. GU new her OF OrdcI-ot Arrest clerk quincy Wds
served, and the prisoner was taken pto.f S"uto
relt delay was obtained till Wednesday 10 eilaDle +"
messenger TO Albany and get rol thc ,
cory Of the papers on which ne mao aclcu' - ,not
nor refused give authenticated copy, Dut aS "
fer of cUuTcsy allowed copy TO De taEcu' Ino
ecugcr according his statement communicates 'nc
facts to John d. Quincy before the matter wS cacu UP
on WcdnCsOgy but on Wednesday iutHcI ~. ,' H.
,eut ~ Yesterday was taken and then Tie stflH hde
return thai he held PrOwn under an orer OI aiIcs.
sued by judge SnnOtt of the Marine COURT ih eV ~
Moritz Herzbers and Leo 1elLDerg' ,do uorrett no
Wnen these facts presented TO Judgo barret, ne
smoke of the proceeding very sharply us ingenious in1
one which ght not he colusve, but ctralnly 9oksu @
IKE it, He dismissed the wilt, ana reiilitdssu tne
directed that full minute OF the facts e lnluc III thC
orCe. When il cOmpeted lie explained mat as lhe
oIder of arrest made by t1e Marine Court ne h't
no iuriSd.ctOn but suggested that the BoStoh 0MScl
Dressut the facts the Marine Court JUDGE. Judge
SnnOt might take the course wblch he had ltle doupt
TIE supreme Court would take, Of calling on some 11er
ilc u. occss oil the Court had not been aOuscC ana
whether der OF arrest should not be vacated nde
pomdenty OF the merits OF the acton Ill WHICH IL was
granted. n .s, o,,ooo,ed
for ile Boston authorities j. NJ EasOD Tor the sheriff;
and John d. Quincy for the prisoner BroWn'
New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
THE FIRE RECORD.
IN THIS CITY.

A fire occurred yesterday morning on the
third floor of the three-story brick building No I57
chard-s occupied by Peter steien The fire caused
by hot Goals being thrown into ash-bOx In the hail.
Stcfens furniture damaged 5000 and the building,
which is insured. damaged 81 900
fire broke ouC early yesterday morning on the first
floor Of the hrccstory brick building No 39l Grandst
occupied by Fernbcrg 4 Jungman. dealers III paper
haugings The damage 10 the stock $500 the build
ing, which is owned by the Lorard estate. WAS dam
aged 800; insured