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The New York herald., 1878-03-30
Love and Democracy.

Certainly the world would have had fair
reason to be dissatisfied with the Sheriff of
Bergen county, in the State of New Jersey,
if he had put on any airs in regard to the
marriage of his daughter with his coachman,
and we congratulate him upon the fact that
the first reports on the bject were erroneous,
and that, instead Of laundering "parient's
currrse' in the ears of the sweet girl and the
adventurous lover and cutting them off with
a shilling, more or less, according to his
income, he adopts the part of an upright
sheriff, good democrat and sensible
father. For what is sheriff, forsooth, that
he should take on in regard to social dis
tinctions? Is there any official aristocracy
in process of formation over the river? Or
is Hackensack peculiar and altogether diff
ferent from all other cities in the choice Of
the persons who shall preside at it's hang
ing matches? In this neighborhood it is
very common to have sheritfs who have no
good reason for looking down on a coach
man. and if sheriff of this county should
put on the airs OF Spanish hidalgo, and
fume and rage and snort at the dishonor Of
a misalliance in his family, it would DO fun
nier than circus. Are they better over the
river than we are? But if the sheriff were
rich and the coachman poor; if tho purse
proud minion Of the law, puffed up with
the receipt Of many fees, would tramplo
upon the rights of o freeman to marry any
handsome girl that will have him! But
no ! it seems he has not done it at all, and
we forbear to heap upon him the glowing
Goals of too fervid eloquence. Fortunately
for himself he is q modest sheriff and
knows that as between public functionary
riority is against the former. Is not
sheriff the servant Of the people, and is not
n coachman the real and only master Of any
establishment in which he is employed?
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

bill is before the Legislature which pro-
yides that street shall be repaved when
ever majority of the property owners In
number and frontage make the request, the
cost to be assessed upon and paid by the
adjoining property This bill entails no
expense on the city at large and leaves the
question of requirement. to be decided by
majority of those interested. 1t is I'M
possible to see any objection to such
law. Public improvements so important in
their character as the street pavements and
the water supply should not be left Mt the
mercy Of trading Aldermen and inharmoni-
Gus departments. When absolutely needed
and desired by the people they should be
DONE The residents of the upper part OF
the city require better water supply. and
it is proposed to let them have it by devoting
portion of the funds already appropriated
for laying Croton pipes under the law OF
1875 to the erection of the necessary struc-
lures and fixtures for the delivery Of tho
Croton water at higher level. This will
also require legislation, and it seems in
conceivable that any serious opposition
should be made to the passage of such nec-
essary and beneficial laws.
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pavements ana Water supply.

The city authorities ought long since to
have repavcd Fifth avenue from Washing-
ton square to Ninetieth street. in accord
ance with the request Of the property
owners on the line and the demand of tho
people generally. There is good reason to
believe that if the work could have been
made profitable job to the Aldermen it
would have been undertaken before this
time, and it is scandnlous that SO important
a thoroughfaro should be suffered to remain
in disgraceful and dangerous condition
simply because it's repair will not yield
patronage or revenue to political strikers.
The scanty appropriation made for repav-
ing tho streets this year renders it i'm
possible to devote large amount to
any one locality; but it has been decided to
macadamize the worst part of Fifth avenue
namely, from Fifty-ninth street to Seventy
second street. The intention was to carry
the macadamized road to Ninetieth street.
but this the fund will not warrant. The
present wooden pavement is. however, to
be removed between Seventy-second and
Ninotieth streets and the road levelled be-
tween those points so as to meet the
macadamized pavement This will be a
very desirable improvement as far as it
goes, but it is not sufficient. Fifth avenue
is the great pleasure drive of the city, and it
should be macadamized throughout its en-
tire length.
Money used in such necessary public
improvements, if honestly expended, is
well invested. But want of harmony be-
tween tho department and the Common
Council cripplos or defeats such works. A
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

The WEATnER.-Thc dcprcssons which passed
over New York on Thursday night has moved
eastward into the Atlantic, followed by clear
aud pleasant weather. In the West another
area OF low pressure is advancing, with snow,
and will probably affect the Mississippi and
Ohio Valley regions during today Strong
winds attend the disturbance which extends
from Dakota to Texas, with two centres. The
rains that fell yesterday morning on the margin
OF the departing storm were light Tempcra-
lures have risen somewhat in the eastern dis
tricts, but arc still below what VIC have expo
rienccd within week. Tho weather in New
York and it's vicinity to-day will be cool and
fair or partly cloudy, followed toward night by
rising temperature and increasing cloudincss.
Tomorrow it will be partly cloudy or cloudy
and warmer, with light rain towardnight.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
FINE ARTS.
THE PRINCIPAL BUYERS AT THE SALE OF THE
LATHAM PICTURES.

THE PRINCIPAL BUYERS AT THE SALE OF THE
LATHAM PICTURES.
wo were unable In tho description OF the sale. on
account OF the refusal Of the auctioneers, Messrs
Leavit 10 give the Of tho principal buyers Of
the paintings belonging to Mr.. Latham, ~hich were
sold Chickcrng Hall Thursday evening. AS this
practice Of Withholding names OF buyers at sa!cs
takes away much OF the 1.-Two interest In such sales
have deprecated Il. AS the public aro Interested In
knowing who the present owners and custodians
Of the CHEF OF these dno works OF art We publish
their names this morning A 1nc picture belongs. to
certain extent TO the world at large, and people al
ways havo au interest in tho details of It's history
Jonn Jacob Astor bought the painting by Rosa
Bonheur. vcrbookhoven's Enlightened Bull" j. G.
vibert's sComm,tteo on Moral Books" and Mcisso-
nior's .sAmused Cavalier" William n. Vanderbilt
bought the Meyer Won Bremen 'What Has Mother
Brought" enormously put down In our account Of
the to Miss Wolfe Mr. Belmont 10 stated have
bought the Shreycr ''Wct Day In MoIdavia," but we
doubt 1t. George Haven secured tho j. II. L. dc Haas
"Comng Storm, Dutch Cattle ana Shreycrs ..rrnv-
eiling IN Russia" Jonn Morris obtained Aivarez's
'.Our Foreathers' Diversions" and Paul Viry's "Cour
tiers of Louis KILL rho Louis Gallat ''Columbus In
prisonn Tell to J. r. kcrnochan. George Sharpless
OF Philadeph bought the b. c. Koek Koek. Fiorent
WiIems' ''No Song, No SUPPER brought It's price
from j. II. McApinc. Carl BccKcr's "Tho Promenader
wcnt 20 schaus & Co. James A. Ravnor bought "a.
banel's "Margucrltc.n Mr.. Audenried gave a small
price for W, II. Boards "rho Runway Match"
tho '.Iahiand Cattle" drawing by Rosa Bonheur,
and the J. /. GGr0nc's "Mountcd Arab aud Dogs at q
Fountain" Cooman's "Pythagoras LecturinG Before
La Belle Theansn went down 70 Mr. Ives, OF Currier
Ives. George Bliss bought florcnt Willcms 'Jea.
ousy.n Henry Barley Secured one Of tho Bierstadts
Tue .'Troyon' fell TO Mr.. Avery. James Kecne pur-
Latham got back his large shrcycr and ). L. Mott
bought Louis Kuaus "Aiter tho Bath"
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ABOUT TO rise and show him pictures. ana on
giaucing around the Gallery tho empty frame auo
that the picture was gone. l much surprised,
and, going into the storo asked one OF the clerks.
oten and out OF the gallery during the after
and the picture In It's frame quartz past
four O'Clock. suspect no ono; there not many
people about and noticed no Suspicious charactefs
On discovering theft went Immediately Police
HEADQUARTERS and notified Superin tendent WahnR.
Tue painting was valued at $3.50 IL was much ad-
mired and u favorite paintlng with visitors" Mr..
Schaus further stated that they never had sustained
any simlar loss, though NJ Knoodlcr 90. had had
So 900 worth Of water coors stolen some months
ago
THE PICTURE
The painting was described us follows sn the HERALD
"Fine Arsn column September "a. 1877, under the
head OF sIn the Picture Galleries, shortly alter Schaus
L. Co. receivod 1t from abroau:-
scnaus has lately added to his gallery two ne examples
first u sweet young miner In the quaint costume OF
end Of the last century Is taking home customers bonnet
aud has halted crticise those In the window o
abshment The action s admirable she turns
the window and Hits her dress from her dainty eet and
the coioring is rich and truthful
The writer examined tho iramo from which tho
painting was stolen 1t stood in tho same position it
was in before tho robbery, the Gust sidc OF the
room with It's back IN the south wall, on the shell.
large Van Marcke hung safely IN It's frame above is
tho cast, and winter scene. bY some German ar
tst, to the south OF IT, In the shadow case In
'front.' by tho glass; ceat had fallen, and when found
the other cieats with the exception OF those on tho
lower edge had aen TO The shelf on which tho iramo
stood upright Some Of the nails which had with the
cleats held tho picture IN the gilt frame were orceu
out and others had been bent back.
rhe thief must have had hard job, as there IL but
ono entrance tho 25 Dy 20 foot gallery. which Is
the store, which stretcuos 100 feet to Broadway
his also has but entrance. AS there were from
$6O 600 $50 OOJ worth OF pictures OF dereat s'zes
IN the gallery II seems strange that tbs one shou
be chosen. A reward Will be offered this morning.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
A REMORSE- LESS AUDIENCE.

At the National Theatre, Broadway, last night,
worry large audience assembled to witness the play Of
"Remorse' with Mr. Wallace Grant as the principal
character. Before tho curtain was rung up for the
commencement OF tho play the stage manager ap-
pearcd and explained that Mr. Grant was sick and the
performance could not proceed that the money would
DO returned the box oce. tickets for admission
10 the Monday evening performance given In lieu
thereof Mr.. isaac l.. varian, tho business manager
OF Mr. Grant, told HERALD reporter that snc reason
the piece was not yed was that Mr.. William Bleak
ley lessee oil the iheatrc, had Jailed TO iuIn The
conditions oil the contract into which no entercd with
Mr. Grant for a i've woeks' performance OF "Rc-
morse,r ana that there was reason 70 believo that
arrangements had been made for the coming week BY
Mr.. Blcakicy for tho performances of uncle Toms
Cabin" and that the Ave weeks contract would thus
be violated. That under these circumstances NJ.
Grant had decided to 40 what no did
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
A Liquor Register Tax.

The resolution introduced by Mr.. Brooks
directing the Committee on Cities to con-
slider the advisability Of imposing tax on
the retail sale of distilled liquors and beer
in this State by means Of a register or
'bell punch" to be used in all licensed
houses, was called up yesterday in the As
sembly and adopted. Mr.. Alvord INDUCED
in some jocular remarks on the PROPOSE
ton, suggesting the expediency of taking
photograph of every man who patronizes
bar, SO as to hold check on the punch,
which would make a violation of the law
more difficult. Such regulation would
scarcely be practicable in Syracuse, rs the
number of drinkers in Mr.. Alvord's dis
trict would speedily overcrowd the most
capacious register. The time for ridicul-
ing the register tax has, however,
passed by. When the system was put
into operation in Virginia Mr.. Alvord's
brethren colored and white-united in
making fun of it and predicting for it a
farcical failure. 1t has lived down the
strong opposition made to it and is now
popular with the dealers, and. of course,
with the people in view of the amount Of
revenue it secures. Here all respectable
liquor sellers would cheerfully obey the law
and the money it would realize to the city
would be acceptable to the taxpayers. Tho
registration of drinks is found by proprie-
tors to be q check on the bartenders. If the
latter are disposed to be dishonest toward
their employers under the bell punch sys-
tenn they must risk going to Jail for defraud-
ing the government, for they cannot cheat
the one without cheating the other as
we'll The Moffett punch can no doubt
be improved upon--the main difficulty
with that being the necessity of send
ing the registers to Richmond for re-
pair when out Of order. A good plan
would be combination of q good
check register with government register,
working together, rs then the protection of
the proprietor and of the government would
be identical. There would be no practical
difficulty in the way of enforcing the law.
The tax would be paid cheertully by
licensed houses; it would, be most valua-
BILE check on the unlicensed sale Of liquor,
rs no unlicensed house could have regis
ter, and it's character would thus be at once
evident, and the amount received by the
city treasury would be most important
relief to the taxpayers. There is no reason
why legislative buffoonery should be al
lowed to defeat the trial Of the system in
the city of New York at least.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
KAEMMERER's OLA MoDrsrE," VALUED AT
$780, STOLEN FROM THE FRAME.

Between four and nvo o'clock on Thursday after
noon valuable painting, by +. II. Kaemmerer. the
well known French artist, called "La Modste" was
stolen from schaus' Art Gallery. on Broadway. The
painting taken from Ice frame, and the atter ef.
standing In its original position. Il was an upright,
10 inches in width by 10 In height and could bo
easily slipped under mans ovcrcoat or . woman's
cloak. Tho thief must have been very adroit, and
carefully watched his or her opportunity, and have
made quick work Of It, for tho small gallery at the
Of sorc where tho picture was is rarely liable
TO be unoccupicd for over q m nute or go at time
Mr.. Herman schaus, ncphow OF MT. William Schaus,
oil the rm told the writer yesterday the following
story OF tue discovery Of tho theft Ycsterdsy after
noon, between half past iour and hvo O'Clock, wont
into the gallery with gentleman ana we sat down.
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gress. That is apparently the purpose of
the government. The Treaty of Paris is
gone, and it was only under that treaty that
Turkey had any rights that Europe was
bound to respect. Russia has acted already
on the diplomatic situation thus brought
about. and has seized an immense terri
tory. England for self-protection must
seize IN equivalent, and can then settle
with Russia either the terms on which they
will mutually hold or mutually withdraw.
She intends perhaps to seize the Asiatic
coast of the Dardanelles. In that position,
if time be given her, she can make herself
almost impregnable, for the feet will be
more important part of her force than an
army. This would be an effective protec-
ton of the Strait and a guarantee to Eng
land; and it would not be war, except, in
deed, against moribund Turkey. But if the
Czar and the Sultan have really made
treaty of alliance war would certainly fol-
low, and England could hardly come out of
1t to her own satisfaction if she remains
without allies.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
The Great Snow storm in England.

We have been congratulating ourselves,
and with good reason, on the mildness of
the winter season through which we have
just passed. The unusually warm and ge-
nial weather we have been experiencing has
been broken by storms of wind and rain !;
but, so far as New York is concerned, only
one fall of snow has taxed the resources of
the Street Cleaning Bureau this season, and
that one was not very severe. In England
they are now suffering from n series of
storms whose severity, for that climate, is
somewhat remarkable. Within week snow
has fallen heavily in that country, attended
by unusually heavy gales, and besides the
deplorable disaster to the Eurydicc many
other losses have been sustained through
the disturbances experienced over large
area Of the British islands. London, as
described in our special cable dispatches,
has been visited by two very violent tenn
pests during the past week. The warnings
cabled by the HERALD have been in every
instance completely verified. This is i'm
portant in view of the discussion now being
conducted in England as to the possibility
Of tracing storms across the Atlantic from
this country to Europe. The sceptics are
not few, but the whole weight of evidence
Is against them. 1t is remarkable fact
that although comparatively long periods
sometimes elapse between the arrival Of
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
A NEW SALE.

Mr.. Avery announces the approaching sale OF a COL
lection OF paintings composed OF examples belonging
to himself, co0signed TO him IRON abroad, including
Now York private collection and few from Bati.
moro. There arc 152 paintings by ll6 artists. They
Will bo on exhibition at tho Lcavtt Galleries from
next Monday, and will be sold at Chickefng Hall on
names wo notc-Douguereau, Boidmi Bsleovur,
Boughton, Becker, Comte, Church, Corot, Castelar,
Clalron, Delori. Dapre Diaz, De Neuvile, Escosura
f. Ffere, G.nord Huntington, J. NJ. Hart, Kensett.
Knaus Messonier, Merle, Paimaroi, Shreyer, Touic.
mouchc, Teukato, ViDert, Viry and ZuzcL
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WITH SUPPLEMENT.
NEW YORK, SATURDAY. MARCH 80, 1878.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs-I0
i"su'c the proper classification Of advertisements
is absolutely necessary Mat they he handed IN
before eight o'clock cre,y ere,si,,g.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

Storm centres on the European coasts the
HERALD has not failed for over twelve
months in giving timely warning of their
approach, thus proving beyond question
the identity of American and European
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-Thc stock market
was very active and prices were generally
higher Gold opened ut 1Ol l. and closed at
1918, all sales being between these figures.
Government bonds were steady, States dull and
railroads strong. Money Oh call was easy ut
per cent but became very active at the close
and lent up to per cent.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30
JUNIOR EXHIBITION.

Tho Junior exhibition Of the University Of the
City OF New York took placo Inst evening at tho
Academy Of Music and was largely astcnced by the
trends ana patrons OF the institution. Chancellor
Crosby prcsidcd. The programme Of exercises con-
sisted Of orasiens, musical seectioas declamasons
and farccal sketches.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

TIE REPORTS of the savings banks printed
this morning show pretty fair surplus in nearly
every case. The increase, as compared with q
ycur ago, of eleven thousand in open accounts,
10 not bad sign Of the times.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

IS TIE Coal REGIONS the mining programme
for April is to be the same during the past
couple Of months. 1t has been resolved that q
change would be terrible calamity-not, of
course to the consumers
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

The probabilities are hat he heather il. Ne,c
York and Us ricinity to-day 'cW be cool and ftir
or partly cloudy, feHored toward night Ly rising
temperature dnd increa sing cl0udincss. T0-mos-
rcc Il wiH be partly cloudy cloudy 0nd sca,w,cy,
KiH light rain tCicalu uiQhk
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

HAVE THE TENNESSEE MooSsnINERs emigrat.
ed to Broollynl Another first class still has
been captured under the shadow of one of the
churches.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

New JERSEYS Vice Chancellor has decided
That the Slate must stand Oh an equality with
individual dcPosittrs i'll one of its broken banks.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

Two IIIGH-ToNED VIRGINIA GENTLEMEN have
been arranging their little difficulty in the usual
way. One is dead and the side of the fucc of
tho other one has been blown away.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

A SUIT involving the consttutonality of that
portion of the 1875 charter creating the Board
of Apportionmcnt was tried in the Supreme
Court yesterday. The decision will be awaited
with some interest.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

The JURIEs improving. One of them
found u verdict yesterday that street refuse il
not proper material for street grading
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

II TIE Provision in the truck ordinance CON-
pelling the owners of private vehicles to take
out licenses is not unconstitutional it ought to
be made So
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Tho sixth matinee of "Our Bachelors" to-day at the
Park.
Al wallack's this afternoon ana evening "Londol
Assurance"
.sMignon" is announced for tho matinee at Boothr
Theatre this afternoon.
The Evangelinc Opera Company finish their en-
gagement At the Grand opera House this evening.
sThe Celebrated Case' will be performed for the
SEVENTEEN time to-day. Seats still at premium.
Tho fourth concert Of the Brooklyn Philharmonic
Society be given this evening at the Academy OF
Music.
Tue second sight wonder is not to bo seen at Hell
ler's Theatre after to-day. now programme 10
nounced for next week.
The "Exilcs' will 60 through their Siberian ex.
periencos this afternoon at the Broadway Theatre II
being their fourth matinee.
Tho last performance OF tho "Hoir. .at-Law" and
sToodles" at the Fifth Avenue Theatre takes place
this afternoon and evening
Tho Mimosa Society gave dramatic entertainment
and reception at tho Lexington Avenue Opera House,
Thursday evening. "Among the Breakers - drama
In Two acts rendered by members Of tho society
In crcditable manner. After the performance dauc-
ing commenced and was enjoyed until a late hour.
Mrs. Florence Rice Knox Will give grand concert
this evening at Steinway Hall, 1t being her first ap-
pcarance In New York since her return from Europe,
where she has boon studying for the last two years
under the famous Wartel. She will be assisted on tho
occasion by the following artists:-Mrs Imogen
Brown, prima donna soprano; Miss Alico Hosmer,
soprano; M Lsoni Berthclot, tenor; Mr. A. <. Stod.
dard, baritone; Mr. Ferdinand Quicken. plano; Mr..
James Cauiheld, organ Tho programme is varied,
and, embracing, as 1t does many popular numbers,
can scarcely fail crafty tho large and fashionable
audience that is already assured by the advance sale
OF soats. The selections as follows s:-Organ, air
and variations, Hessc, Mr.. james Cauacld; piano
solo, Sonato quasi una Fantasia, op n, No. Beet
hoven, MT. Ferdinand Quicken; romanza, "Din.
orah," Mcy erbcer, Mr.. A. E. Stoddard; aria, mio
ngho, Meycrbeer, Mrs. Florence Rice Knox; scena
and ara, "Der FreischItz," Weber, MIRA Imogcn
Brown; romanza. Commo vingt ans Durnnd, Mr.
Leoni Bcrthoot; song, "My Queen" Bumenthal,
Mss Alice Hosmer; song. "fhc Lost Chord" Sui.
livan, Mrs. Florence Rice Knox; organ, Sonata, Men,
delssohn, Mr.. James Caulled; terzctto. "Faistaf,n
Balie, Mrs. Brown, Miss Hosmcr and Mira Knox;
piano soo--(a) Nocturc, Chopin, and (b) saItarelo,
stephen Heller, Mr.. Ferdinand Dulcxen; duetL
"Mocking Bird" +. Pcase, Mrs. Brown and Mrs.
Knox; Ave Maria, r. Quicken, Mr. Stoddard; scena
. duet,o. Nal raggendo ''Trovasore,' Verdi, Mrs.
Knox and Mr.. Bcrthelot; quartet, Rigoetto," verot
Miss Hosmcr, Mr.. Stoddard, Mra Knox and Mr..
Bcrthclot
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

IL THE VIEWS OF the House judiciary Com
mittce arc accepted the insurance companies
will be lett out in the cold in the distribution of
the Geneva award
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

AnREE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE indict-
mcnts was pretty good work for the Grand
Jury.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

EAST CHESTER. in Wcstchester county, has q
returning board, or rather two of them, which
promise to become famous in q small way as
tho Louisiana concern.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

lHE FALL OF BUILDING in Albany yester-
day come very near adjourning the Legislature.
They had better hurry up their cakes.
The New York herald., 1878-03-30

The PEoPLE's SAVINGS BANK dcpositors will
get dividend next month. What arc the re-
ceivers OF the other broken institutions dolng9