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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28
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Winter weather again:
rtss isthe las, day Of FEBRUARY.
xbs election or mncic,pal Ulcers will
.ske place next Monday.
several laai,sen g.ntlcmsn have re-
,ssstsd that sD-horah" be repeated.
Ifvou want to e,ios yourself Friday
n,ghs go to the Skating Rink and get on
vhssia
73,ere were sixteen padaiers in town lat
eual,v, ana it was nat = very good aay
for yeddlerr either,
Arc you going to Nardi Grasf YOU can
an,cbase a round trip ticket at one-hali
regular price Sc IS
u,n. ", p. Baree't is announced for
ye.etrc,ion to the efi e Of Mayor, and .
f,asad OF Mr.. J. W, Martin speaks OF hun
II complimentary terms as Marshal. Both
are good officers.
Mr. b. T. Hobbs. an old a'tache OF 'his
ef;-e. hut row business manager Of the fec
~ a Clinton. Was IN our town several aavs
ia. week. We have reason 70 believe ne
vass,i a pleasant time
9av. ". Burgess has bee, ~re-appo'ntrd
.oj confirmed Superintendent OF Pnhi'n
location Of Lincoln county. 1t ia geoa
,,oo;,tmeut and will h. entirely sa'lsiac-
..,rv to the people Of the county
Ne learn It at some Of our amateur per-
f~,,,ers contemplate presenting, at an ear
Sc FAY, the play in which Forrest, NcnF"-
- and Kenhle distinguished them'elVes
he beautiful Roman idly OF "D'mo"'
raPvth;as." Prof. Conlon to plav "pa,
ION" and Mr.. Oscar Crosby, 'Py'h''S
ne drama ia one Of the very beat ever
ri-ten and we hope for it much success
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

An ExrERr.-Dr. Price IL we'll known a.
an expert In the stndy, Of Culinary Chem
irtrv, ard the manufactures 81 Steele 4
Price are the result Of his researches. One
ri these discoveries ia the Cream BAKING
Powder. by the nee OF which light, sweeI
biscuits, cakes etc, are a certainty.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

If q want to save money 50 20
Sproat's Tee Chr to-dsy and purchase yonr
provisiona. Families will find i to their
interest to purchase from the Ear. o'a
toes. APPLES, oniors, saneage, 6sh, cabbage,
butter, ice, beer, etc. will be on sale. "
ders left with Pat. QuerterHous will %
nromp,iy flied. frbl4-3ms
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BRooKHAvES, Feb'y. Is, 1879.
Keep Him In.

Editor Brookharen Ledger.
1t ia understood that Mr.. John W. Mar
tin i. . candidate for re-elec'ion to the
Office of Marshal. All acknowledge that
Mr.. Martin has made a good officer; he has
discharged his duty faithfully, without
fear or favor, and has put down certain
kinds of rowdyi-m that used 10 be the
curss Of our city. fIe has the kind OF
stnE in him that n Marshal shoula have,
knows and does hi. d1ty. We know him.
Let's keep him in the Office he now holds,
VOTER,
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Mt. HoUMAs. March 18th, 1877;

Mt. HoUMAs. March Eth, 1915.
w. L. JuRGIErLEwIcZ, ESQ.
Dear Sir-Please send me through
Messrs. E. c. Palmer e Co., three bottles
of -FOUR Anti. Rheu matte Mixture. My
case being chronic. I do not expect being
cured, but it relieves promptly the severe
pains to which am subject, and | iud it
the best | have ever used. .
Respectfully yours,
C. COuRTofs.
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.Alp. veil that rnds we'll; still fines d.
GROWN; whste'r rhc courAe, the end u re-
nnwn.s The triumpas Of DR.. Har.er's
Liver Pills have q direct and powerful acs
ton upon the liver and vii relieve torr!i.
IT, aud congestion Of that important
organ.
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Run or.

Ny daughter Caroline left my honst
last Saturday night, and IL supposed to h
in Sommit, or thereabouis. She is ]!
years If age. has a large AGAR on her fore
head and is Of ginger cake color. Any
one finding and returning her to me will bs
suitably rewarded.
EASTER Johnson.
Brookhaven, Miss.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

Try THEM.-Housewive who use Dr..
Prices Special Flavorirg Extracta avoid
disappointment often experienced BY the
use Of the ordinary flavoring extracts. The
personal attention ofSteele & Price ia an
perints nding their laboratory. makes DR..
Prices extracts 10 reliable.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28
McGirath il almost giving potatoes ava
: 90 cheap.

LrrnEs HONS would again inform
the public that he is prepared to repair
watches and j-welry of all kinds. He
guarantees satisfaction in every case. Give
him your work. Office on Cherokee street
next to the Ledger Building. st.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

Weshave mol innch sympathy for "a X
Who cempisin 81 hepaic Of rssai !sonplss
when the means OF partial or thornuen
cure Il Ii their reach Cse Home stoaaS
|ach Bitterr.
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Try McCraih's gilt edge butter q, % cts

~ ------
IF Won need engines, boilers, betting
mills, cotton gins, presses, sugar mills OF
machinery Of any kind get prices from II
Dudly Coleman 4 Bro, N. o. They have
the best aell low. mr. ~ ~
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

A practical bookkeeper having Il few
leisure hours would like to employ tenn
in keeping books for some merchant o
Brookhaven. For particulars call at The
LEDGER office.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

LEVY 4 Baos. N. O.. { orn+r st Andrews
Il Magazine, have the brat reputation
there for square dealing in their line.
tH' ian. II I'm
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

SEED vonr orders to Levy & Bros. "
o. Otherwise you'll be TOO late for bsr
gains. i'm. Il II"
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

DoN'T go to Mardi Gras-go end ace
how cheap McGLath is selling goods.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

90 10 McGrath's for Hay, Corn and
Oats.
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ew-Ten cent sample hotties Merre'ls hepat,na
orthe liver, and aIobe Flower ConZh 8 yrup f"i
hrsat and lungs. at al drug stores.
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Fer the Brookhavsn Ledger.
THE WAyDEkER.
Respectfully D dictated . .UAa.'

448N E4h 49,
Alone in tie world! Hsart-brokea rcsm
Sadly bs~eft Of friends. kin lrel an III
Upward my loved one~ all have gone
Beyond this vale their spirits hsvs aown;
Not one dear friend in the world know,
To cheer my s,rrow-to soothe my we
In Misty and rags thro' the bnsr streets,
No smiling fare my weary form greetf;
No cheering vice 'mid,tths crowded mare
Answers " tn Kindness my yearning sas*;
But with heart Of stone and scornful eye.
They cruelty turn and pass nae BIZ
Alone in the world! The winds chill blast,
No mercy has for the lone outcast,
But cruelty strikes me as on go,
swayiug my faintins form to AMI fro!
Oh ye, who dwell in happy homes,
Pity the poor orphan that sadly tosms.
Ragged and hungry with sching feet,
Alone in the drs,ry, mercile,s street
Pity her-change into " her gloom,
Aud aowersi in Heaven for YOU will bloom /!
Alas. how few in their own homes bright.
Think of the o~rphln'and the drsary night!
Oh. gloomy and drear is this life t, mel
Not one bright ray Of light 1 ace;
Athwart the dark ami cherries. way
No one on whoss kind breast to lay,
There to finI sweet and calm rsp,.e,
Eased for a season of my grief. saa w'es,
I sometime. leave the noisy street.
With its B .hel of voices and hurrying feet.
And seek the forest old and green,
And there amidst the lonely scene,
Kneel sadly, ~yesrningly down aud pray,
For Death to bear my soul away
Why not Death to the bleeding heart,
To the weary spirit which fain woa'd part,
From its tirssome HON. OF sinful clay,
And soar to realms Of endless day:
Once like other, I was happy arig
Till sorrow's rule hand d,sheI pleasure
awa-;
Once this world TO me wls a scene OF blSa.
Once j~oyfully dwe!t meath ple,sire'A kiss;
Now all is misery sadness anil gloom,
And I sigh tor Death AMI cold. dtrk ton',,
Alone in the worlI. Hart.br,ken I roam
Sadly bsrefl Of frienl,, kinlrei within,
THOSE who sold tickets for the Preebyte-
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THOSE who sold tickets for the Presbyte-
rian Church Benefit are respectfully asked
to report to the unde rsigned "a soon az
convenient, "a it ia desirable that q full
settlement Of all proceeds should be made
ut an early day.
r. II. HENRY.
BRooKUAyyS. Feb'y. 2S, 1879.
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2 HAY. Corn. Oats and Bran. at New
Orleans prices, for sale by NJ. Nalty.
ia 81 II.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

ANOTHER loi of,hai five cent yeast pow
der received Ut Mc(irath's.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-02-28

A nARuAIvin the way Of 4 t,r bngxs, =
4 \. Withsr4.. feb2S-5t.
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;o q McarasIfs fss Ilanla. G. fes and
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The New York herald., 1878-01-11
HELD FOR MURDER.

Mrs. Wall the mother Of ivc children the Oldest OF
whom but years OF age, died yesterday morning
at Bellevue Hospital from the effects Of the brutality
Of her husband the night before. The story OF how
Joseph p. Wall camo homo drunk, abused his helpless
children, Kicked his faithful wife, who was lying
the bed, because he wanted 10 be ugly, and then
went out get moro nquOr has been told In ihe
INNS OF the HERALD. he was arrested aud locked
up. AS soon the woman died the Coroner was
notified. Tho husband, hardly sober, even after a
night IN police cell, was brought before him and
listened little tenyenr-old daughter as she again
sold the story Of now her father had kicked her
mother TO dcath
Wall was committed by The Coroner TO await the re-
suit OF the inquest Last night no sobered up and
seemed very much affected at The ncws OF his wiies
deatu. He stated in an intorview that hc lovcd has
wife dearly anu thcro had never becn any trouble be-
tween them except that she would drink freely. He
had often her Of this lault, tho even
Ing question home, and finding whiskey bot
tlo In the house supposed that she had again beon
drinking. lie did not remember that he had KICK ed
her
The fve little children were taken by an officer OF
tho Society the Prevention OF Cruelty TO Children
TO Police Headquarters yesterday and gwen to Matron
Webb, who will Keep them until tho society finds tho
relatives OF the deceased aud gets them to assume
charge OF the poor little post.mortem exami-
nation OF the body at the hospital yesterday afternoon
revealed that death was due 10 hcmorrhagc brought
II her Injuries.
The New York herald., 1878-01-11
MARY RINGERS DEATH.

CHOSEN FREEHoLDKHs ACCUSING AN OFFICIAL
WITH OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT.
There was an unusually lively meeting Of the Board
of Chosen Freeholders, OF Essex county, at New
ark, yesterday afternoon. Freeholder Williams, OF
West Orange, offered resolution calling for an in
vessigaton by the Committee Legal Questions into
the action OF County Physician Leslie D. Ward In the
case OF Mary Ringer, OF West Orange, who died re-
Gently under circumstances that were considered
suspicious. In presenting hts resolution Mr.. Williams
said It was a painful duty for him to prefer charges
against tho County Physcian but he elt that family
in his township had been outraged by that offic,aPs
The Ringer se s1a Mr was
years OF age, was taken Ill suddenly last Saturday
night, and died on Sunday morning competent
an wagon driven to tho house OF tho
bcreaved family, and demand made for the delivery
PHYSICIAN. The corpse delivered up, and. as Mr..
Williams said, taKcn to place IN orange ana there
mulatsd There WAS NO gn NO a.
rHs COUNTY PHYSICIANS RESPONSE.
DR. Ward being present, givon an opportunity
to explain Hc said that on Monday night he received
telegram from Dr. Butnor. OF Orange. stating that
young had died at West Orange under singular
circumstances winch demanded investigation AZ
once the Doctor visited Orange and stayed there nves
t,rating tho case until alter O'Clock that night
Dr. Butner told him no considered the death suspi-
cious and could get no Information from the family
II was mysterious death and. ana he would DO not
son and Wilmot TO 60 with him 10 hold a
post tenn examination but as It was mpracticabie
Tor them TO do so he had the BODY brought from west
Orange TO Orange where there were better facilities
for making tho examination II was thought that the
girl had been poisoned; but the examination relieved
the family from all suspicion that score. The body
was afterward neatly dressed and restored 10 tho
Ringer family for interment
A special com mittee OF I've was appointed as fol-
lows ws:-Mcssrs. II. Whittngham, L. H. Smith, Garter,
Brady and Grover
In the Of Jones, tho Penitentiary suicide. a
committee was also appointed TO Investigate the
officials of tho Penitentiary-Mcssrs. Ward ID. >.
Smith, o. H. Perry, J. d. Pomier and James Perry.
The New York herald., 1878-01-11
SUCCESSFUL PLEADING.

Terence McGough, OF No. 241 avenue A, liquor
dealer, arragned before Justice Ottcrbourg. al
tho F'fty-sovep'h Street Court, yesterday, on two
charges ono OF violation Of the Excise law and tho
other Of assault and battery, both preferred BY Ocer
Oliver Stewart, OF the Eighteenth precinct Terence
asked to DO heard In his own defence and the Judge
granted the privilege. "rho officer cannot swear
guilty Of either CHARGE Your Honor and he knows
II, TOO" he said. "Whcn the oficer camo into my
place there wero two men sitting in the back room,
and there not glass tho tables or tho counter.
He said he saw mo drawing beer, and told me 10 put
on my coat ana go along with him, but he cannot
swear 1t was beer"
''Your Honor said the officer al looked under the
blinds anu saw him working at the beer pump"
''ls that all you saw 2" asked the magistrate.
eyes, sir"
"weii, Mr. McGough is discharged that CON-
plant. Now for the assault and battery"
Ofrccr Stewart (bittcrly)-Wnen told him he wac
under arrest he out the back door and into tho
next house, and when caught him ne attempted Ia
take my club from mo and struck on tho brcast.
.'Your Honor" answered the complainant, al d,d
into the next house to tell my barkecpcr, who
hvcs there, 10 take charge OF my place. Tho olncsr
CONTINUED ON NINTH PAQEl
The New York herald., 1878-01-11
TWO NEW COMMISSIONERS.

Mr.. ARTHUR LEARY SUCCEEDS OWEN MUIR
PHV-Mn. SMITH Z. LANE VICE W. R. MAR
TIN.
Mayor Ely yesterday sent into tho Board OF Alder
mon the name OF Arthur Leary for Excise Comms-
noner in place OF Owen Murphy. The nomination
was promptly confirmed BY . unanimous vote
Mr. Lcary is prominently known In this city as .
merchant and banker. Last year he vas appointed
by Mayor Ely OF tho Brooklyn Bridge trustees
Two years ago he rendered sne position Of Com
missioner OF Charities and Correction BY Mayor Wick
ham, but refused the place In 1874 he was frequently
mentioned In connection with she Tammany nomina-
ton tor Mavor. Mr. Leary is gentleman Of consid-
cradle wealth and Is at present treasurer Of the ram
M smith T. Lane was nominated for Park Com
missioner IN place OF William X. Martin. whose term
Of Office expired last May. THIS gentleman also re-
ceved the unanimous vote OF the Aldermen yestcr-
day in confirmation.
Mr. Smith Z. Lane 10 a practising lawyer. He was
n' On % o. sss ss SsSo" lived hers cr
160 years. He graduated at the University oil tho
Guy OF New York about twenty years ago. and y a.
on he pursued the study Of tho law in the office OF
the late James W. Gerard. Mr. Lane has long taken
great interest in all matters relating 70 the parks,
and has becn strenuous advocate OF all the improve
ments that have been made. Ho believes In all iber.
alily OF management consistent with proper regard
Tor economy. While abroad, o couple OF years ago,
he spent much OF hts time in visiting the parks OF
LONDON PARIS Brussels and other European capitals
For 10 ng time Il has been his spend nearly
eycry summsr afternoon in Central Park, alter taxing
dinner there, and remaining throughout the evening
has scarcely ever Jailed 10 DO IN the Park Of clear
Sunday, many OF his visits being made IN the CON-
pany OF the Mayor, and no beheves himself 10 be
familiar with the management Of that favoritc
resort than any personin tho city who IS not con-
nected with tho Park Department With the other
parks throughout tho city he Is also familiar.
Mr. Lane has been a democrat all his lie, though he
yet ned any public Office few years ago ne
ran for tue Assembly but beaten by Mr. Frederick
W. seward at prescnt Assistant Secretary OF state
Though Mr.. Seward was tho strongest candidate the
republicans could run against him he poled larger
vote than had ever before or has ever since been
given TO democrat his district Many republicans
gave HIM their vote. Mr.. Lane was one
founders the Bar Association having with 100
othors issued the call 10 tho first meeting OF that
ganization He Is u member Of the Century Club and
Union Club and for seven years held the position
Of secretary OF the 81. Nicholas Society, OF which no
Is still u me mber. He is also member OF tho Geo.
crxphlcal ana OF tho Historical Society.
The New York herald., 1878-01-11
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Francis s. wynkoop has hlod . voluntary petition
In bankruptcy before Register Dwight. The total
liabilities they appear In tho schedules amount to
$2S2, ,606 81, Of which $SlvS30 81 is unsecured,
$43,275 80 ON accommodation paper and $1s7.500
secured. large portion Of tho Indebtedness was
contracted his promissory notes, made 70 his
order, tho payment OF part Of them being guaran.
teed by James Wilson Tho accommodation paper
was all made for the Wilson, who kept the pro.
ceeds and the secured liabilities secured BY mort
cages and stock Of the German American warehous-
ing and SccuritysCompany. Tho following the
cured CLAIMS Unitcd States Lilo Insurance Company,
$4,000; Empire Bank OF Allentown, Pa, $50 0O0;
First National Bank of bethlehem, Pa, $24, 600;
Blakeley Wilson. sis ooo T. Maposden; slS goo; Al,
Graw & Co., OF Lancaster, Pa, $1,000; Eshsemann
Rattan, $4,000 Nor'hamp'on County Bank
cured crcditors are toe following :-Augus H.
Bruyn, $4,000; pe,cr q. Van schaick, $4,000;
Augustus .I ". Wynkoop. $1,000; NJ. ). ". Reynods.
So, 500; A. Yohc Il Brother, $5.93O 81; Augustus W.
Reynolds, SIS, 600. Tho following are tho claims Tor
accommodation papcr:-E. q. Bogert Co., SIS 000
W. N. Falsted, $7,29s so; Snarpc schry inser.
$1,000; Captain Jennings. $4,000; 7. b. wooIsey.
an equity OF redemption certain property Second
avenue Second street, Houston street and Greenwich
street, the sherin having sold ON Saturday last the
against II for $25, ,0o0 MI wynkoop mas not 0een In
active business since 1868.
John ID. GrIlln, dealer In provisions, No. IS Cort-
landt street, Is reported suspended and no s endeav-
oring to obtain compromise from his creditors at
$22 50U OF wnicDhcre merchandise debts $l3 500
aud confidential debts 1000 The cree tors expross
their Willingness TO accept these terms ana the com.
promise VIII no doubt go through
Four creditors of Louis Abrahams, shoe dealer, at
No "a Catharne street, have filed petition TO havo
him adJudicaied an involuntary bankrupt
In the olce Of The County Clerk, yesterday, thcre
ncd the insolvcDt asyignmont OF Edward ].
Sawyer TO Frederick v. Baldwin.
The New York herald., 1878-01-11

The Attorney Ueneru, ne said, seeing that this
rangement was unjust, commenced an action TO re-
cover the $l50000 bonus from JewetI he also al-
luded to the manner IN which Jewett was made re-
ceivcr saying II was AT the suggestion OF WILDER N.
Brown the private law partner OF the Attorney Gen.
erai VINO bad been sent down several times TO ex-
received from that corporation for his
What we want counsel continued Is tor them TO stand
up 10 the challenge which they give us TO investigate,
and not TO retreat from 1t wnen undertake TO ex-
OF the receiver painly denoted scheme tho part
OF himself and ederaes perpetuate thoir power,
the exclusion ofthe claims OF creditors and stock
holders alKe There was no reason, he said, why his
clients should not be made parties TO this action
under all the circumstances, u right that they
should In and he therefore, moved to set aside
the judgment
THAT rNYoRTuSArE CORPORATION.
Mr Mcfarland replied, IN bchalf OF the Erie Rail-
way Company, prefacing his argument with q
cinct history OF what ne termed tnat unfortunate
corporation,u He denounced James McHenry o bold
and INSCRIPTIONS advcnturer, who has caused moro
devastation and tears than any other human being
that ever lived He said toat tne OBJECT OF McHenryi
IN securing control OF the Erie Railway, 10
aid the sinking fortunes OF the Atlantic ana Groat
Western Railway, which he had twice wrecked,
causing a loss TO English people OF 500, 900 600 This.
counsel continued, is why McHenry wrote stating
that he wanted men OF action and not mon OF con.
science In the Erie Board OF Directors How Il hap
pens he said that McHenry still remains at liberty
passes his tcounsel'si comprehension. he SAID that
Mr. Jowett had accepted tho position OF re.
ceiver reluctantly and that tho other side ought
ashamed open their mouths about MS salary.
Tho otnor side objected, because they could not
mako use Of him 10 carry their designs. The re.
found that u carry out the views Of
McHenry would DO utterly destructive to the interests
OF the company Mr. Jewett was not long IN discov-
erinp that Mchenry largely indebted 10 tho cor
poraton and he at once inauguratod proceedings ny
due course of law compel HIM TO mako restitution.
Counsel had not fairly commenced his argument
when the Court adjourned Tho case Will DO continued
The New York herald., 1878-01-11
THE CIGARMAKERS.

The striking cigarmakers are highly Indignant at
the accusation made against them OF evil designs to-
ward Father vacua, threatening letter having been
sent to the latter gentleman. Tho leaders rcpudate
the whole thing declare 1t to DO vie attempt on
the part OF Their enemies 70 excite pubic ieeiing
agans them. Inat the strikers worshIpping IN the
Bonemian Catholic Cburch Of which Father Vacula IS
pastor have felt aggreved at that cergymans stric
lures on the strike undoubtedly true and that there
iskcly to be a rupture among the congregation may
be sarmised from tue tenor OF series OF resolutions
auOpted at mceing OF cgarmakers held IN Harmohia
Assembly Rooms on Wednesday evoniag last Alter
denying some statements alleged 10 have been mado
to the police by Father Vacula about that threatening
letter and attributng pccuniary motives In relation
To church matters the for tho Fathers urgency
In having The cgarmaKers belonging to his nock ro-
sumo work, IL uDally resolved that, hcreaftc CT,
the former worsh ppcrs In his church among the
cigarmakers on striKc shall abstain from visiing
place Of worship wherein matters not pertaining 10
the Deity are alone discussed.
The New York herald., 1878-01-11
FIFTH AVENUE PAVEMENT.

Alderman Shells resolutions calling upon the Lcgis-
Iaturo to pass suitable laws that bonas may bo
issued for tho repaving OF streets with trapblock
Belgium pavement and that Fifth avenue may bo
paved from end end the same rs the Boulcvards,
we're again introduced yesterday boioro tho new
Board. They were published In iu In the HERALD
tow days since. AT the time OF their nrst intro
ducton they we're Lard over, and Ihey Will go
be oro tho Law Committee Of the present Board when
that body is designated by President Roberts. Tho
Alderman advocated the immediate passage OF The
resolutions, the ground that benefits would accrue
10 city fropi sucn actcn. Much money was need.
IessIy expended each year In repairing streets. IL
trapDlock and Belgium pave mont were generally used
II would last or twenty or thirty years. Fith ave-
nue. ight be macadamized for the purpose OF making
II principal drivo through the centre OF The CITY.