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The New York herald., 1878-03-14
PROBABLE MURDER.
AN INoFFENsIvE MAN STRUCK DOWN By ONE
OF A CROWD OF RUrFIANs.

AN INoFFENsIvE MAN STRUCK DOWN BY ONE
OF A CROWD OF RUFFIANs
crowd OF about twenty ruflans havc for some
time Eade rendezvous oflthe corner Of Thirty
eighth street and Eighth avenue. where
Morris Jacobs, who 10 described an inoTen-
sive Hebrew, keeps small fruit and
candy stand. For some time past Jacobs has
l(cn greatly annoyed bv their stealing fruit from his
stand and when monstrated with they always in.
suited and threatened 10 beat him. Becoming more
and more audacous in their pilfcrings, JACOBS was
compelled last week 10 report his grievances to
Captain washburn, OF the Twentieth precinct, who
ordered his officers to clear tho ruflans away from
the corner. THIS rritated thcm and they have made
Jacobs to s'get square' with HIM
Tor reporting them to the police.
Last night, about eight O'clock Jacobs was talking
TO peddler who had stopped his wagon in froat OF
noyod Jacobs stepped steathiiy behind him
one could divine his Intentions raised largo
Belgian paving stone aud throw it, with all his 0rce
the 0i Jacobs. The stone struck the latter
the TOP OF the head and he fell TO tho ground,
while his assaiiant ran through Thirty.eighh
street. no one trying to stop hun, though
there were over twenty people vino witnessed
the assault. Jacobs was picked up from the
pavement In an unconscious condition aud
taken to his homo AT No. 306 West Thirty
DR.. Emil W. Huebcr, OF West Thrty-eghlh street,
who found that he had received fracture OF tho
skull and probably concussion OF tho brain, from
the effects OF which he viii no doubt dic
Tho Police OF the twentieth precinct wore Notified,
and Detectives Reiy and Cormick were last night
who is q stout thick man. about twenty-five years
oil age, with nery red hair.
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PIGEON SHOOTING.

TWO CONTESTS DY THE BROOKLYN GUN CLUB.
largo number OF tho members OF the Brooklyn
Gun Club assembled at Dexter's Park for the regular
monthly practice OF the club In the est
Tor the medal at tho ve trap shoot The unfinished
trial Tor tho double bird prize, postponed from
the last meeting The birds good lot as
Dexter has ever provided, and The shooting gem
orally better than the average The first shoot en-
gaged double bird contest, cut only seven
out original shooters came to the score
Mcssrs. Eddy and Wynn tied, but GU shooting on Mr..
Eddy carried of the prize. For tho five trap
trophy only eight entereu, IN which Messrs. Wynn
anu oods tied the shooting of resulting favor Of
tho former The following are summaries
DEXTER PARK, JAMAICA PLANK ROAD. J.. l., March
i3 Regular monthly meeting OF the Brooklyn Gun
Club. Con iest ior cham ion medal At double BIRDS
pairs each from ground rsps handicapped rise
100 Yards boundary
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PIE IRISH SOCIETIES.

Tho various Irish societies OF the city met in
Hibernia Hail last night 10 make the final prepara-
tions tor tho celebration OF ST. Patrck's Day next
Monday. Mr.. Thomas Kerrigan occupied The chair,
and the Grand Marshal, Patrick CnsserIcy, announced
his list of aids. Mr. Edward Carey, chairman OF tho
Committee on Arrangements announced tho list OF
invited guests, which includes the heads OF all .ho
public departments, the Catholic clergy and others.
on NOTION Mr. Carey was instructed to extond a
special invitation TO Major Gcnera! James Shields,
who is In the city. The Committee on the
Finances of the United Orders reported that
they had examined the books and found
that they were IN debt to Mr Carey Sl07,
aud that smaller sums were OWING to othcr officers.
An assessment ordered upon cach ledge, ana Mr.
Carey said that soon as the money was paid into
the hands oil tho Treasurer he would donate IL to tho
fund Tor the erection OF public hall TO be used by all
tho hibernian Societies
Tho offer gratefully received and the mesting
adjourned for one week.
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MARITIME MISCELLANY.

BARK GIpsEY QUEEN (Br). detained at Annapolis By In
rnssS
cred to Capt psyne wno had oner men IN place
crow, takin- the alleged mutineers for trial.
BARE Rosa LAv!sEILo dt.D from New York for Liver
eed her tho bark Panama Feb % and would bs
sold at auction.
which into
vaniah March ii Tor Beaufort, sc.
BARK VIOLET tB), Harding from Limerick at this port
9th inst report. lost GvoroOssd while furns the lover
anative OF Anti gonish. Ms. aged IL years
BnlG TnrrIs built at Baltimore in 1870 322 tons burden
sold ut auction TOR ST. 400 cash.
% sSs ss March .n. .. % turn oh
the railway She go TO Marypors On The "a leaking 2so
the PUMPS they have the water from gaining
The captain Is OF opinion the damage confined TO
cam %sesy Si and s cSeapy dons
scnn BEN Tyler. from wmin ason, NC, for ci-nfu.ros
Greek Res C"eo. 10 30 PM, Feb :, and bissd
S % % s 'sfS s ON ss
up. only small portion OF her materials being saved Tho
ss through Bottle Nose Crest :. The q three
%s. or shore Nv from Sdd.
yesterday with The loss OF both below the
scTa VIZ TunsEn ashore high up on tho shoals At Tan.
s WAS M & =" ns ny ssr pas
ricd away and rnddcr broken In hauling on
@ Me 10
GALVESTON. March oThe schr Flors $. which ON.
ployed to the wreck OF the Edw'rd Mcdowell and
bring the city whatever OF value IRON the ruins
sunk along side the stranded vessel. She swamped
In to lay against the wreck while
rough. owing to the east winds.
OvKRDUE.-Brig John w Hunt (438 tons. of Rockiand,
Mel, Capt Hunt. sailed from Boston Jan tor Kng-ton
had OF do stiu alton Fob
Schr Margic. Snow, sailed from New York Jan IA for
Jacmsi. and had not arrived out Feb 2tb.
surrnuILprSG-Bath, March 12Mcssrs scwall com.
mrnce work on l5oo-ton ship at their yard today.
Messrs toss Sawyers spyard everything life
hustle the building Of four the
preparations for laying the keel for still smother.
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CLEARED.

Steamer Algeria (BD. Watson Liverpool via Queens
town u G Francklyn.
Steamer Asaa iBr). Mackay. London end son Bros
steamer Otranto tBr), Bristow, Hull &c Wright &
Co.
Steamer State of Indiana (Br, Smith, Glasgow-A Bald
win Il 20.
Steamer Atlas tBr) Low, Kingston, Jacmel and Aux
Cayes PIN, Forwood Co.
steamer City of Vera Cruz Van sicc Havsna-F Alex
andre Sons
steamer Cen Barnes. Cheosman.' savannah Murray,
Ferris 4 Co
steamer Gulf Stream. Ingram Charlcston--J w Quin-
tard Go.
ship Rod Cross, Rowland. San Francseo-Sntton Co.
Bark Mirto Aus). Bonomo. Bristol, e. Funch, Edyo
20.
Bark Poseidon (Nor), Beck. Giasgow O Tsbiss 4 o.
Bark Elena 0er). stecnkcn, Br6men-Wstjen Tool d
Co.
Bark Santa Marshcrts Ligurs dtaD, Bohvsnuto. Rot
terdam- -SiOc0vich X 90.
Brig Eliza Thompson, Mcconnell, st Pierre MarsL W
4 r Armstrong.
Brig Catharne Morris (Br), McBurnic. Windsor. Ns-C
Bertaux.
schr re mpco BonhofY Porto Piata-Miiler Houghton
Schr Clara NJ Gt imam. Cou'born, nzsnio-I
eager
schr Starlight Reed Baracoa-H W Loud 4 Co.
schr Kendall, Kendall, jacksonville George
Squire.
schr 8 Goodwin. Williams. Bridgepors-stamford Man
ufacturtng Go.
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PORT OF NEW YORK. MARCH 13, 1878,
ARRIVALS. >

REPORTED THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND HERALD
wnITEsToNE TELEGkAPn LINE
AeSsnaris @ ndaa';;is ;, Genoa Jan 80
Valencia 10th and Gibraltar 3D. with mdse to endcrson
gales; thence moderate winds and 6ne weather
* ors Nsw Seaman nss"a' March
steamer cry Of sava.nah. Mallory. savannah March
Steamer KeSnla,cr, Doannss, Wilmington NC days,
Ship iss PsmSrose Castle tot Live pooh Hamilton Cal
sand Heads. Dec 49, Nth ad's to mOrs.u .sd
ih .' Equator srss soi @
M ssms St pas.sa CAGE and % Gooa
the p Equator IL the Asanc Feb 10 ~ Jan g. lat
fs lon h q 'fs s @
Ia. % s% 5 l E m ihp Frur Gs Lois @ 3 from pSm
Xxx 's o a 30 sG lon 81 ship "as. r
''s% Snip arveS ,'' NH, Mills
with s" q to Snow sars.. sass sS ,0s is o. Ia" aaa ~
split sails 18th, had terrific r h9rrcane wnen
mss,s with yards and royal ma.s taking fore, main
mzzen opmsst heads with them the main yard and
sails blown oe OF the baskets and los. an entire suit q,
wafer @ ca came On dees sna sos below; d.mss,%s
to est extent the vessels side va, badly
heavy gales the entire passage Feb 20 lat - 70 Ion 40
had heavy gale which ef, tho ship only spanker
sHic Forest King tof WINDSOR Ns), Holiness Liverpool
40 days, in ballast to Bertaux. Anchored NJ SANDY
Ship Ellen Austin, Griffith London and Ise Of Wight a
days. with mdse TO ';rnnell, Mnlurn 4 Co. Came tho
|
ship esoute Nickes ,iuli 81 days, In bnllast to
Buck Co. Jan %. lat ~ 80 lon 4S 30 spoke schr Matte
Franklin from Liverpool pavana; March lat III hi
Ion n o. bark John Masterman tBr. IRON Pensacola or
Ent and. . ,,
Ship Black Hawk Rowland Bremen 4 days. In ballast.
Howes Feb y, Ludwig NJ sen. seaman, nntve
Norway, ioll from the maintop overheard and was
drowned March no lat, &c. spoke bark Hos Nor from
Arendal for New York
Ship Anna liep, Boehme. Bremen SO days. with empty
barrels to joan Zttosen =,
BARK Aticl abbott toi Boston,, Chase Hong Kong Nov
20 with tea, &c. to Low Bros vessel to Abbott
Ss %'t Equator DsS ri o5 S"gS % IN lon IS heavy
westerly winds calm II the Cape OF Good Hope; al
ter " light battling wind, aud fine weather
Bark t,eurgie Br West London Feb In ballast. TO
| G W Bcrtnux 4 Co. Is ordered to Boston -
Bark Blomdon tot Windsor, NSJ Potter London %
days In ballast. Scamme Bros Feb Is, lat 23 81,
spoke bark Appendix tBrJ steeriugN. .
Bark uusa helene eorcuaes Gloucester, IL, ~
days In ballast, to Benhim Boyesen Had hne weather
Bark Fracfno (Aus). Crillcb Rochester 6l days.
| in ballast, to Slocovich IL Co
Bark Abraham (Aus eaz, sunder and DAYS, In bal
last Master Is anchored IT sandy H0oK fbr orders
Bark Marco Polo uta Gavagnin, Cork ~ days, IN bal
bark Maria Madro dts, Psstorino. Cork 45 days. in
| ballast to orucr.
BARK Marianopon tT,aD. Croveto. Dublin AZ days In
| ballast 10 order
BARK y ) Del Boschef,o utaD. Psraeao, Galway Al
days In balass IT, order. -
Bark Evcrhard Dcus Gcr), Fortmanu, Antwerp 8.
days. with empty barrels 10 koop Co. Had moderate
weather.
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orHlR CRIMES SUSPECTED.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE, HERALD

[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE, HERALD
BALTIMORE, March 13 1878.
Tho publication OF the details OF the case
created intense and widespread interest in the
business community to-day, and especially IN
shipping aud marine circles It Is regarded
by old seamen and those long identified
with marino interests the most remarkable case
OF barratry ever brought to light in the Uuied
sta,es Tno opinion expressed by several masters
o vessels that in addition TO ther other crimes the
conspirators have probably murdered the captain
tCampbelN OF the Alice, who sailed with her
IRON Porto Cabeilo 1t is possible that Captain
Williams, who in onarge Of the Alexis whom she
arrived here, and Campoe are ono and the same
person. but is not believed that such is the 1t
Is also probable that somc OF the other officers and
crew of The Alice shared the same fate. This point
can only be settled by computing the personal
description OF Captain Campbell with Williams, and
with that end In view the authorities have teegraphed
10 the OF the Alice IN New Brunswick, Tor q
description OF Captain Campbell.
THE CARGO BE skNr TO HAMBURG.
The cargo of tue vessel Will DO transferred TO the
Board Underwriters here and be shipped to Europe
for delivery TO the owners. The negro servant Of
KInnear Is still under arrest, and the police au'hor-
ties busy working up the case They state, how
ever, that nothing now has bcen developed and no
arrests had been made up 10 late hour Tonight.
The New York herald., 1878-03-14
A BRAVE LADY.

MRS. GEORGE w. KIDD's ENCOUNTER WITH
BURGLAR AND HER COURAGEOUS BEHAVIOR
Mrs. George W. Kidd, who resides at No. 16 East
Forts. y.scventh street. had an encounter with bur-
gar ON Tuesday evening at her residence which must
have LETT q decided opinion In the latter's mind
OF her strength and courage Her husband
failed to come home to dinner at six O'Clock, and
becoming uneasy al his absence she ordered
her carriage to his place OF business where
sbe found he had been detained. Returning homo
satisfied OF his safety and lonely las there was no one
in the house but Two female servants). Mrs. Kidd
donned her wrapper and went 10 the sitting room
third door, where she began reading book TO pass
away the time until ner husband, whom
she expected shorty, should return A
rushing noise caused her to raiso her eyes,
strange man who mad been concealed in closet
stepped up to her and placing pistol at her hoad
q low derce tone. BE quiet or III Kill YOU !"
Mrs. Kidd did faint lose hor presence
OF mind, but quietly acquiesced ana remained motion
less.
Tbe rum an believing she was very much frightened
became less guarded in his behavor and
gave her an opportunity 70 turn upon him
anu quickly dash the pistol from his haud.
He completely overcome by such
unexpected courage on the part OF AIRS. KIDD that he
turned lear TO run from the room. The lady grap-
pied with the fellow and fought him ali around the
room. He madc several efforts 10 regain possession
O the WeopOn the piuckv lAuy caCu Time urugkeu
him away from 1t. She then cried tor help, but
showed no signs of lear, and clutched the
rufian as tightly as she could. He threat
ened anu swore aud twisted himself to purpose !;
the courageous lazy would not let him 60. Wilh
desperate effort he freed himself ut last and
reached the hallway. Mrs. Kidd WIS alter him in
moment and again grappled with HIM. Step by step
she fought the way down 10 the LANDING below, whero
tho mans endurance proved TOO much ber and he
again threw her from him. Down he ran rs fast as a
deer, and Mrs. Kidd following TO the street. he had
turncd corner, however, before she reached the
Annr and that m aet ghn nf htn
She told her story hastily to officer whom she met
and started Tor home. II WAS tnen oniy wnen ovei-
NY he great excitement and ysca strain she
had undergone that she limited. Up0u husbands
return Mrs K do gave clear description OF the rob-
ber slated would not haye the least dial
Guilty 10 Identifying him. Mr. Kidd visited the
R0gues' Gallery in the hope Of finding thcro picture
OF the man sDe described.
The weapon pointed ut her and which she c0ur-
ngeously knocked from the burglars hand WAS found
the floor Of her room. IL Is revolver with seven
cham Several detectives have been put upon The
case every effort will be the burg
lars He supposed TO entered the house
during The absence OF Mrs. Ktdd.
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FOR AFRICA.

FIFTY THOUSAND coLoRED PEOPLE ANXIOUS
TO SETTLE IN THE LAND OF THEIR ORIGIN
A COLONY TO BE SENT IN MAY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.l
PHILADELPHIA, March 13, 1873
The proceedings Of meeting Of the Penns ylvania
Colonization Society managers indicate that there is
a very general desire the part OF tho freedmen
somo parts of the South 10 return to Africa William
Coppinger Corresponding Secretary oil the American
Colonization Society," was present At the meet
ing IRON Washington, ID. c., and furnished for ex-
ANIMATION numerous letters from freedmen, received
since January earnestly asking Tor aid to reach
Libcr la In most cases the applicants offer portion
tho expense OF the passage and IN some cases one
half The requests came from Massachusetts, Penn
sylvania Virginia, North Carolina. South Carolina,
Georgia. Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas
Louisiana and Texas. ihese applca,ions. madc with
in Two months, and from twelve States, and from per-
sons claiming TO represent more than So 900 freedmen
manifesto very deep and growing desire TO reach the
land OF their ancestors and thorc TO bud up the re-
public Of Liberia which closely mbcs Britain
and the United states in laws Language, and religion
COLONY TO DE SENT.
II was unanimo ously voted TO authorize the Amer- =
can Colonization Society To send fifty emgrants, TO be
selected by Mr.. COppngcr and al tho expense o tho
Pcnnsyl ylvan!a Colonization Society. Tho expedition
will leave the LIST vi May ana tho cmigrants will
locate the lourIshng settlement OF Brcwervilie,
len mics from Monrovia. Ii was named in honor OF
the late Charles Brewer, OF Ptsburg, by gener-
osity many cmsrants have bccn enabled 20 roach Ii
IBERIA. The applications come Ia most cases from
those whose relatives have In previous years gone To
Liberia aud whose letters have described the fertility
OF the soil and the entire freedom from prejudces
existing in that country Others desire to 90 bu lid
up negro nationality ana Others to promote civiza-
tion and Christianity.
MISSIONARIES AND TEACHERS
Students AZ Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
Hampton institution, Virginia; Richmond Institute
Virginia: Shaw University, Ral"igh, N. g. Fisk Uni-
yersIty Nashville Tenn and otner institutions arc
ANXIOUS 10 go TO Ltbera soon AS their studies
completed -Four missionaries have recently gone
IRON tho Fisk University TO the Wendi country, te.
tween Liberia and Sierra Leone
The New York herald., 1878-03-14
KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK.

Tho Knights Of st. Patrick met at No 1859 Broad
way TO complete tho arrangements for their scvcn-
teenlh annual banquet Mr.. Hugh Farrigan, president
OF the society, occupied tho cnair, and Mr. John II.
Hsrnett acted secretary. After considerable mis-
celaueous business had been dispoeed OF II
was agreed that the banquet should take
place at the Hotel Brunswick on Monday
evening nex,. Beside the members Of the society
Invitations will be sent to about sixty guests THO
banquet Will be on grandcr scale than on any pre-
vious occasion. The toasis Of the evening
will be follows :--.sTne United States, (Which
will bo responded to by Mr.. J0nE II.
Harnctt; "rbe Day wo Cecbraten response bv
Father Cilly "rhe Irish In America :" "rne Bench
and Bar" which will probably be responded to by E
Allen Mcdonald. 0tner toasts will be given during
tnee
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HAvRx narcn Io-sailed. bsrk Hanne selmer Nor),
Nielsen. United States.
LvrRrool March i3-Arrivsd. st~am,rs Hooper (Bn.
Mure. Boston; Federico tsp,. Bideehi. New Orleans
ship shelburne (Br), Murphy, Mobile.
Sailed l3th. steamers Java Or. Glsis Boston; Ohio
Morrison, Phladephia both via Queenstown) ship II
Gregory. Anderson. New York; Joseph spinney Jordan
do.
RAFT New York.
Cleared 18th. barks Gussppins Accams dtaD Didone
United states: Fortunate Catherine Gta). Paro. do;
Grazions dtsD. Nigre. do
LIMERICK. March l3-Arrived bark Anna A Rich (3r),
kicii. Baltimore
Pbiadslpaia; 9th. Z Duval tBn. Harris. do.
LEGHoRS. to March 13-ssiled brig Armida dtaD Pet.
roluzz New York.
MARsErLLxs March l2-Arrived, bark Virginia L Stat
ford (!3r). Curry, New York
MEssSA March 5-sailed bark Lotus (rJ Could phils,
depha.
PLYxourH March l3-Put In tor coal. Serapls
tir). Stockdale from New YORK.
PAuLLAc March - Arrived, Sirius (Nor,. Jorgcn
sen. Pascagouls for Bordeaux.
Qugs.srowy March I2-Arrived. ship w II Corsar (Br)
Conrtenay San Francisco; barks Canan Aus. katovtch
New York; 18th, Aaesund (Nor. scnage. New orearss
rousvar tNor) Nielsen New York; Andrea Lovco dtal
Rallo do; Matilda Iyard DID, Brooks Baltimore; 10
fro dtaD, Pelerano Boston, Acadan (Br). Abbot, Pha
delphis
sailed 18th. PM steamer Celtic Br). Gleadell (rom
Lverpool. New York
sourHA ANrroS. March l3-Arrved, steamer Hermann
(Ge) eichmann. New York for Bremen (and proceededD
ST MIcHAELs-Arrivsd. bark Principe di Napoi UtaD.
Cafi ero New York.
LoxnoS. March 13-Steamer Lord Es.neton fBr).
Blair from Newcastle Feb D. by Of Lisbon for Tybes
Philadelphia, has put back to Lisbon with her piston
rod broken.
Bark Abel (Non, Andersen from Philadelphia via
Quee enstown arrived Sioth to-day damaged, havng
been ashore
Atesram from St Thomas dated March O. says the brig
Apbie Tkcomb. Kenn.y, from Glasgow Jan IS for
Hsvana has been totally lost at Auegad?: crew all saved
rhe 394 tons register and was puilt at Var.
mouth, Ne, in 1863. whence she hailed).
FoocHow. Jan 2s-Bark Aymar. Lapnam. from Ma
n for shanghai (before reported put in here with lo
OF cables and boats and leaking in topsides.
The New York herald., 1878-03-14

dav the American Club ana Friday, the New
York ana Irish A me rican clubs.
The first prize 10 the champion gold badge ian ex-
ouisitey worked and expensive trophy, given
by Forest and Stream; the second, "a hne
gold badge presented by the Union Mca'-
lie Cartr,dge Company; inc third, handsome
gold badge donated by Mr. Sheppard; the fourth,
nid-ranss rife by Scheverling Daily; the fifth,
beautifully mounted mother OF pearl handled re-
volver IRON Remington Il Sons In addition 10 tho
foregoing Mr. Coniin gives gold piece to zach OF the
men making tho@best score IN the teams following
those who wiruprizes. Judge II. A. Gidersleeve and
Major Henry Fulton chosen TO be the Judges.
anu Mr. Banks ths referee IN all questions that may
arise duriug the shooting.
The entry Tor teams wishing to participate In tho
match is closed.
The New York herald., 1878-03-14

meeting OF nns OF the captains representing the
teams that arc to shoot In the suU-caibre matches
week took place In Conlins gallery last tuesday
might. Mr. Philips was called TO tue chair. and the
President OF the lrsh.American Rle Club acted as
secretary. number Of details connected with
tie method to DO observed IN shooting
the match were disposed Of AS all the
Jeans who have entered could not shoot the same
nlgnt agreed tina, ,ncy should shoot IN the oil
loving order ;-Monday. tho Zcstlcr and Yorsvillc
clubs; Tuesday, the Newark aud Seppeni nieldt clubs
Wednesday, shs Hslwig and Centennial cabsi Tnurss
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THE WOES OF ronr1ErH srHELT.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Allow to call the attention Of tho Health Board
and the police to the abominable nuisance about For
tie,h street and Eighth This locality, partic
uiariy Saturday nights, is turned into market Tor
the sale OF dcCayed FISH, poultry mutton ana lamb,
the stencil OF which Is quito sufficient TO breed ma
lara disease The police are very particular 10 drive
these wonders of peslilence Off The avenue into the
sidc street contiguous to our, homes
There Is law against the cncumbranco OF tho
strests by carts. wagons trucks &C. and YET the po
lice wink u IN this locality, where II as almost I'M
possible for to get nearer the sidewalk than the
IN die OF the street. trust the Board Of HEALTH
well s'the finest police lorcc in the word, viii at
teod 10 matter at once and protect US from any
iurtner annoyance from these Dusahces
A TAXPAYER.
The New York herald., 1878-03-14
A MISSING GIRL.

notice was sent to the Central ONCE yesterday
informing Superintendent Wallng OF tho sudden DIS
appearance from her home, No. 334 East Eighty
ninth street. OF Mary Kehoe, aged fifteen years A
description OF the missing girl sent out the
different precincts by means OF general alarm, as
1oll0ws:-
Look for Mary Kehoc, aged fifteen years. tour feet
inches In height. stout hud light brown hair bue
eyes full round face When last she black
PLATA skirt dark overshrt. bowp cloth sacque
trnircd with brown ielt hat trimmed with lighter
shade of cardinal stockings and butoned shoes
Sergeant Kecly also detailed detective to investi-
gate case tears are entertained that tho young
eirl was spiriied away from her home Tor immoral
The New York herald., 1878-03-14
THE CUBAN JUNTA.

The Cuban Juuta met last night In the private res.
dcncc Of one Of the members. Tho session was a
srcly secret one It's principal object being that oI
electlng a directory Of fvo members. After consd-
orable discussion II was agreed TO lay the matter
over and 10 call n general meeting OF the patriots
for next Sunday night in Masonic Hall, Thirteenth
street.
The leading Cubans spoken with yesterday arc very
hopeful oil their countrys cause, and say that evcu
VI all the men IN the held should tufrcndcr, tho 'rr.
IcconuaUlus,p both In the island ana here, VIII r. or
ganize spring 10 arms again They say that there
c,n be peace ia CuDa but through Inc lndepen.
dencc oil the country.