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The New York herald., 1879-08-22
, TAXPAYERS OUT OF TEMPER.

Tho taxpayers Of Graniteviile. S. T.. held meet.
ing Wednesday night for the purpose of deciding
upon what measures should be taken In the case Of
John Carey. school collector of District No. l. who
mystsriousy disappeared about four weeks ago.
taking with him large amount of the school funds.
About two hundred persons present. among
WHOM were large number Of Carcy's friends John
Spaulding was elected chairman. From tho first IL
was quite evident that the proceedings to be OF
. very lively character.
THE man that ran away with that money is ---
thief." yelled one excited individual.
YOURS ----- 1iar," rctorted another; "ho's
going to bring every cent of il back"
Tho surotics of tho collector will have to bo prose-
sutcd for the money" cried third.
The - they will" calculated fourth. "The
surcties bonds wore hled with the trustees.
10 this another replied ~ m IL tho trustees
Ant got to make good the money. 1t was their
place that .hs bonds were hled, and IL they
failed to do their duty then they must pay it,"
hors tho debate became warm and general that
thc chairman caught up his heavy walking stick,
and. rApping violently ON the desk, shouted!--
Come 10 order. gentlenen. I'll be - II
M going wait horo all night for you ellcrs to
hght"
His order vas not In tho least needed. Every body
WAS inviting everybody else out OF doors to 'nght
THE thing ont, aud Officers Wells and CobD had to
lie called IN to prevent general hght This put an
snd 70 The naeetg. the chairman leaving ia dlkgust
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
A CRY FOR HELP.

10 THE EDIron THE HERALD--
was born in the South. served on the Union
side from the beginning to the end of the war.
the of saving the lives OF 400 soldiers at
i'll rotten. broken down transport. caught in u
violent gale. have strong letter of recommends
ton from of the most successful generals of
the war; another from high officer in the navy; a
testimonial from whole regiment; first class ref
from former employers; thoroughly
competent business man, writing neat hand speak
ing French fuently. and yet have been unable to
obtain employment for the last three months Have
family to support aud tdres and endeS dis
appearing. want no charity; want work. Is there
nothing left in tho official basket for
AN OLD SERVANT?
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
FROM AN OLD SOLDIER OF 1912.


In your paper Of recent date the sad condition of
the veterans of the war OF 1914 is feelngly alluded
to. | am among the few survivors OF that or
ganzation Some FIVE years since. while residing in
your city, 1 attended u call and Joined them, then
under the control of General Raymond. The body
thea convened at the armory OF the Sixth regiment.
und sr an invitation of tho officers thereof. the
anniversary OF the birthday of Washington. II you
have access TO the adjutant whoever then the
recording officer Of that organization YOU will find
my name there recorded. Although most of us have
received land warrants and ali of the pen
sion roll ut IS month, yet, tar my know ledge
extends. We are las you represent us) financially
DOOR and doubtless some are well deserving SYM
pathy. am now in my eighty-soventh year and in
blessed good health. Ny services were in the Ner-
mont Detached Militia in the frst campaign the
Canada frontier, headquarters principally at Platts
burg, Generals bloomfield ana Dearborn in COM
mand. l native of Vermont. whore have re-
sided most of my life. LEONARD SARGEANr.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
HOBOKEN TURTLE CLUB.

The August breakfast and dinner OF the Hoboken
Turtle Club had yesterday at Gabe Cases place.
just beyond Macomb's Dam Bridge. and were genu-
inc successes. Nothing left to be desired. Tho
speeches were sprightly. the songs good and the
stories spicy Mr.. William H. Lange first vice presi
dent IN the absence of the president sat with great
dignity at the head of the table. almost obscured
from view by o caldron OF turtle soup. Mr.. Mott.
Mr.. Ashman, Mr.. Wallis, Mr. Taylor. Mr.. Everett
and Mr.. Patterson made short speeches. and Mr..
Black, Mr.. Patterson and others sang songs. Some
very good stories told, but it is against the
rules to relate them in print After dinner the men,
bers and guests repaired to the hotel. whore they
spent the evening.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
THE WESTPHALIA.

Tho departure of the westphalia. of the Hamburg
American Packet Company. was the occasion yester-
day of quite small demonstration. This vessel
which lying at the docks q. Hoboken. max
ing her first voyage out from this port after having
been almost entirely rebuilt at Hamburg. The prn-
pal alterations are the removal of the kitchens
from the spar deck to the upper deck. thus taking
away all the smell OF the cooking from the ship
The smoking room has been placed the upper deck
She has also been provided with new compound
gines. The arrangement for second deck cabin Is
excellent giving to these passengers all the
and many of the privileges of those who occupy the
saloon. Captain Schwenzcn. formerly OF the Pome-
rania. will command the Westphalia.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
'TNSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE"

Detectives Mulvehy ana Flynn about month ago
raided two pool in Barclay street and arrested
several men whom they sound acting ~ book
makers. Justice wandel. then sitting at the Toombs
Court. held the prisoners. Justice Flammer. now
ON the bcuch In the court, when the detectives
yesterday charged Louis Marker with Offering bets
on the Long Branch races ana Charles Harrington
other races took entirely different view OF the
matter, holding that the officers could not prove
that the accused the proprietors OF the places
He discharged them on the ground OF insufficient
evidence. The detectives had got tickets from the
prisoners when the bots we're beng offered.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
AMpUTATED BY A HORSES HOOP.

Eva Coombs the four-ycar- old daughter OF John
CooInbs. of No. 35s East Eghty-fnh street. while
playing In front Of her fathers house on wodnes-
day night was knocked down by horse ridden by
Romaine Kammor and sustained . severe scalp
wound. Her icft thumb was also cut on by the
animals hoof Officer Godfrey arrested the rider of
the horse, who. u liz said. continued his journey
without stopping to inquire into the injuries of
little girl. The prisoner is employed us an in
structor in lorkville riding academy. Yesterday
Justice Wheeler hned him SO for last driving
Little Eva is confined to the house. and said to be
IN q Drecarious condition.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
THE HARLEM BOAT COMPANY.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
The above company advertise in different daily
papers -four tickets for twenty-five cents. to be
had at all the landings; but when you get at the
landing you there to sell tickets. in
quired Of som, mon the dock to get tickets
and was told on board the boat. Our party went
board, and when the ticket agent to collect
fares asked for tickets at the advertised, but
told the fare ten cents for each person. and
tickets sold board the boat. ask il this
is not dealing unfairly by the travelling public!
ONE OF MANY.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
NEGLECT AT BRIGHTON.

To THE EDITOR HERAID:-
Will the Brighton Beach Railroad people explain
through your valuable paper why they have sud-
denly refused to furnish ferry tickets for round trip
tickets when bought at the Brighton Beach station.
although they still supply them with round trip
tickets at the New York end OF the route? Is it only
another petty attempt at imposition against pa
tient public? c.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
WILL OF HENRY d. PALMER.

The will Of Henry ID. Palmer. the late theatrical
manager and Junior partner OF the firm of Jarrett
Palmer fied yesterday in the Surrogate office.
Tue instrument which Is very brief. after directing
payment OF the tcstators funeral expenses DO.
queaths to Christiana L. Palmer. mother of the de-
ceased $500 in cash and s5l0 year for the term OF
her natural life. and his executors authorized to
invest a sufficient sum to yield that income. To
Frances Gau in case she survives his mother, ho
gives $3.50 a yo4r after his mothers dcccase. Tho
residue of his estate he gives to his wife, Alice
Palmer, whom he appoints his executrix.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
sUSKEN LOTS AND GREEN SCUM.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:
On the lower side OF 12lst street, between avenue
and First avenue. there some vacant lots sun
ken to retain wator for great length OF time.
At the present time the water presents a greenish
app .arance 1t has been for weeks. months. per-
haps years. Sometimes in the scarcity of rain the
waer after the formation of green scum sinks into
the earth Already one in the neighborhood has
More will probably result from this ioul air.
1t is reported that the owner OF these lots owns
houses in the neighborhood. 1t Is an affair, how
drectly III the province of the Board Health
and to them is this appeal made for action the
matter. NEIGHBOR.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD WAR.

commission appointed by the Supreme Court Is
now engaged in taking testimony to the necessity
for the construction OF branch Of the New York
and Brighton Beach railroad from Locust Grove to
Coney Island, near Brighton Beach. The company
is seeking to acquire land west OF the Concourse
The petitioners opposed in their effort by the
town OF Gravesend, Gunthers. Culver's and the Sea
Beach railroad companies. and also by several land
holders. 1t is hold by the applcan that the Brook
lyn Park Commissioners have taken about tour hun
dred feet north OF the Concourso to which they
mt mi ed.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
MORE FILTHY STREETS.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Allow me to complain OF the condition Of Pine
street. between Water and Pearl. Dirty water is
thrown from eating saloons that block and
around the corner on Pearl street. and finds lodg
ment the aforesaid street in the CUTTERS where it
cannot run oh. offending the occupants OF offices
beyond endurance. The grade of the gu ters should
be improved. BY calling the attention OF the Police
Department to the above you will oblige P.D.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
A spEcIMEN pREDIcAMENr.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Will you be kind enough to give advice in your
Complaint" column? man comes into my saloon
calls for drinks. he drinks them and don't pay for
them. II beat him with club or pistol get into
trouble. Ii call the officer post he says he can
arrest him. Please let know what TO do in fu-
ture. as have no knowledge Of law. shall watch
for the answer. VICTIM.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
MUSIC AT FAR ROCKAWAY.

At the United States Hotel Far Rockaway. next
Saturday evening. concert will be given for the
beneft of the Sisters Of st. Joseph. number Of
prominent Assists will assist. among others Miss
Borie and Miss Munier. of St. stephens choir. this
city. and Mr.. W. f. Mills, the pianist. Miss Bessie
Byrne is to give some select readings Leading
residents OF Far Rockaway constitute the committee
OF arrangements Rev. Father Cotton, OF ST. Stephen
Church this city taking active part in tho pre-,
limfnary arrangements.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
ANOTHER NUISANCE.

To THE Eprron THE HERALD:-
win you please call the attention Of the Commits
sioner of Public Works TO the condition Of New
Chambers street? 1t is continually blocked up by
old wagons lett there that unit for and are
terrible nuisance to the neighborhood and great
resort for tranps and thieves who lay in wait for
strangers, Not night passes but some person III
robbed OF assaulted MERCHANT.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22

An old farmer who had walked two miles to be
present said as he was going out the door,:
"I never did any use in education anyhow.
have got through this world far without having
much OF 1t; and whenever those foreigners from
Quarry Hill bring 1t into the country. here. it's sure
to raise----
some say that Carey went to South America. while
others think that he met with foul play in this city,
where he was last seen.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
CHILDREN HELPING CHILDREN.

Tho sum of s1o realized from q childrcn's fair at
tho West End Hotel. Long Branch. received at
this Office yesterday, for ST. Johns Guild.
The sum Of $40 36 for the ''Sick Chidrcn's Fund
was received from the little boarding At Miss
Vandewcers. Motifs Dock. Long Island.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
CHARGE AGAINST CAPTAIN WILLIAMS.

John Campbell. . reporter. yesterday signed
afidavit before Complaint Clerk Hailcnbeck to tho
effect that Tuesday evening last he visited the
Twenty ninth precinct station house TO make nqui-
In regard to the arrest OF we'll known citizen,
which had been reported at police headq but
was received with voliey OF oaths by Captain Will
liams. VINO had him put out by the doornlan. Tho
case Will come up At AN early date.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED.

BAKER-BUScE Chicago. ILL.,, August l2. 1s79
at the residence OF j. Phillips ESD, by the Rev. T.
n. Morrison. rector of the Church of the Epiphany.
CHARLES A. BAKER. or South Bend Ind to FANNIE
youngest daughter of the late George h. Bunce, OF
Brooklyn Long Island. No cards.
BLAKE-TooKEI.--On Wednesday evening. August
20. by Rev. G. w. Terbush. ROBERT A. BLAKE to
SADIE c. TooKER, bo tn or this city.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

lSorg.-Letters intended for this column must be
accompanied by the writers full and address to
insure attention. Complanants who unwilling to
comply with this rule simply time in writing.
Write only on one side of the paper.-ED. HERALD
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.

Policeman WooIley. who was handcuffed and
gagged by the burglars who attempted to rob the
Long B anch Bank on Tuesday night. failed yester-
day to identify James Hunt and his companions.
who were arrested on suspicion. Police Justice
Lane released the prisoners.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
THE GOAT NUISANCE.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
constant reader, appeal to you against the
vagrant goat nuisance. live in East Fifty venth
street Captain Mounts precinct. Nineteenth ward)
and have twice appealed to the patrolman on post.
but referred by him to the station. There tho
sergeant promised TO "try" to remedy The evil.
Needless to add nothing done for why should A
police captain do his duty while his supcriors the
Commissioners. do not do theirs? In my courtyard
keep rustic aower stand and flowers. and these
the goats destroy. Have right to shoot thcm
while thus engaged on my proportyf Can the police
be compelled to do their duty. and howl
have small and usei nj watch dog, for which
pay yearly license. yet when he happens out tho
sidewalk drove of authSrizcd loafers scizes him.
and must pay 50 fine. in spite OF my license. to
cover him.
pay taxes, aud tho goat owning squatters pay
neither rent nor taxes. Az they all vOte regularly
and solidly for our city Solons they to enjoy
immunity from ordinances &c. though the squatter
class furnishes a heavy percentage OF bcggars and
criminals, who again in their turn. like the goats
pasture ON the respectable community.
SUFFERER.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
A HARLEM GRIEVANCE.

To THE EDIToE THE HERALD-
Can you inform the citizens OF Harlem why the
steps at the Third avenue bridge rented to par
ties to Let boats from. and who deprive the public
at large from using them? The public paid enough
for the erection of the bridge and pay enough yearly
for the keeping of said bridge to have the the
steps leading TO the water front. am taxpayer,
and have right to use them. but refused, or if
1 land my company are insuted by a lot OF roughs
who lay around the float. am not the only person
complaining of this treatment. by the Harlem
papers. Why do not the Park Commissioners let the
Central Park to private party the principle?
J. w. l..
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
A ROW ABOUT QUININE.

To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
To-day purchased bottle OF quinine. the price
Of which lind is 81 20. The last bottle pure hased
which was some time previous to the passage OF the
act abolishing the duty qunine. cost only 81.
On inquiry am informed that the manufacturers
have recently raised the price twenty five per
As the act was passed TO beneht the people and not
the manufacturers consider the latters action out
rageous and hope you will raise your powerful voice
to correct the abuse. JUSTICE.
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
REAL ESTATE.
No sales were made at tho Merchants Exchange
Salesroom yesterday.

OPTICAL REAL ESTATE TRANSPORTS.
The following is a statement showing the real
estate transac tons recorded In tho Registers Office
August II, ls7V:-
Lexington az. ". corner Of ia2d st., 100 iixlisx %
u. Barton. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $1,000
Iasd IT,. n. s. 10 H. o OF 9TH av. 2Sxiooii; James
ESSEX e % s s1;1 ro.cS iaf T. Fii.paiai aud wis
wsss Iass :. NO. aoD iasxsi; john s;roSsi and
lassS st ~ iss Il. e. Of Sd av. aiav Chris
tan Brand wife John soor. 1900
e" a. and Ss vt s's to 3s hs 5000
' Vi: assS ~iis S e, john JON I s;oss
I'm msnry s ba..ssa It. To- srsdsSss cd Sss vi L. Butter
irrsssisr; William O. barton aud wife to Thomas x..
4Ssh &C., n s. Us II, w. OF ii,h ay asxiooS 10
Basnneii 0sfsree, TO John H. steneek oeoo
70 same =. ............e.......... 5000
4h av. n o. corner of I4tn ST.: Sara NJ. wolch to
William W. Wheeler; s2,7oo
Barton, William o. anu wife, TO Daniel H. Kendall,
". OF Lexington av., 5. OF i22d St aud s. OF
i22d st., W. OF Lexington av. Isevcn papers,; -
ssSs to nsnfy crehioa aaa $ . Of iaai
st. w. OF Lexin pton av; year. ..,............. $40
Same to Jchu sla,tery, ". s. OF Lexington ay s. Of 80.
Same to Pierre Van Als,yne, w. s. OF Lexington
osras. & G. G. Il. G and d wife, ITO TO Philip ii cariiinas.ae
same S to 10 same same al p@opci,y; aaooo
$ Of iSsd ST. g Of 9th av; months -. 1910
Gardner Eliza, to Albert u. Zabriskie, No. Ia
Frankfort u. and Nos IA aud 2lo Mulberry ST.;
.................... 5000
Of iss sv. tdemsnd 1000
MeCallum. Neil, ST. aud wife TO Hubert q. rhonp-
son, OF s7th st., of 10th inst ailments. 2JOO
orty years 1900
Murray, James. 10 John n. Deane. .. . of sist st.
e Of 2d sv., 1c. NJ 1850
Of I'D ST. O. OF ID av, 2.si5
RtCoRDkp ASSIGNMENTS OF soRrGAGks.
L.. w. L..
hold s...s....f,.ss Si
4sooo
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
SIDEWALK RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
You would confer favor on many readers by
urging on the proper authorities the necessity of
aging sidewalk on Ninth avenue from Ninety
second street to 104th street In wet weather it is
impossible for ladies walk to the elevated railroad
depots at those points without having their
soiled and shoes covered with the yellow mud of
which this avenue is composed Many com.
PEELED to dispense with the advantages of rapid
transit from this cause. BLOOMlNGDALE
The New York herald., 1879-08-22
ELEVATED RAILROAD NOISES.

ELkVATED KAILKOAD NOISES.
To rHR EpiroR OF rHE HKRAfp:-
Some weeks since sent a communication to your
journal In reference TO the storing and repairing OF
The New York herald., 1879-08-22

OPTICAL REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
The following is a statement showing the real
estate transac recorded In the Registers Office
August A. 1S7V:-
New-York tribune., 1879-02-08
T. L.. .PARPI5 AND HIS KEY.

Al the conclusion OF MantOn Marbles testimony
he was allowed 10 retire with the assurance
from Mr.. Reed that he might be needed
to-day for some "ful,hrr elucidatou" " Of tho c.
hermatlera. She committee wds the point of ad-
iournng when Mr. Springer said that Mr.. Paris was
present and that snOuId like 10 place him upon The
stand Tor short time. PARTS and said that
ne was in Florida in the Id OF 1876, and that
no stnt cIpHcr dispatches 10 Colonel PeltOn at
the Democratic Headquarters, and through Mr..
Uayemcycr Tie witness sad that be had his
cipher key III his pocket. lie drew out small
volume and explained how he was directed to Use
IT, 1t was a transpo>ition dictionary cipher, and the
translator had merely 10 look out III the dictionary each
cipher word and turn the corresponding word one,
two or ten pages back forward, had bccu
agreed upon between the translator and the sender.
PARIS used his hey translate dispatch he received
from "Whip," t. e. Smith weed. lie discovered that,
according to his dictionary, one or two unimp0rtant
changes were made but Mr.. Hassard Of TIE 1EIBUSE,
promptly explained away the difficulty.
Mr. Reed TINS puiut announced That contrary To the
vote Ol committee, copy ~ the volume Uf photo
Autographed dispatches had been sent to Colonel
Pcltun before he tost d. and 7omcN hat long discus
son followed. Mr. Reed wished to Kuow who
sent the book the c! witness. but could tell
him. Paris sthcH took up another dispatch. Wncn
asked 10 find tho translation Of " Match" he
On the next page The Democratic mem
bcis of the committee attempted 10 show tnat Marble"
should he replaced bv NOoiitv" hu Mr. Rrcd quietly
asked tOr Mr. PIrrS's ClpgCr dictionary, ami dis
covered that bore the date Of 1913 on the title
page. The witness admitted that he bought the die
lopaTy last IdI, aud that II was not the one
datc lac supposed II was the Same his Oh one
Mr. Reed pointed that the order uT words ~ the die
touHrv probably had been changed and aftct some fur
ther discussion the committee went INTO executive scs-
New-York tribune., 1879-02-08
pFApPDRTIONNE\T.
An ACT RErORrED FOR AProETioNING IHE MEM
BTES oF TIE ASSEMBLY.

AZ ACT RTTORTID TOR APPOEIioNING IilI NFN-
BrES oF TIE ASSEMBLY
ALBANY, Feb. 7.-Mr. Hepburn reported 10
. Assembly to-day An Act for the AppoItionment of
t. Member, oi the Assembly Of this sate.' IL pro-
yidc- rs follows:
srcrIos l. The number oi members OF the Assembly
tb stat. hereafter 20 hc chosen IN the several conn
,i. th.r,nf -ualI b. follows: In Che County oi A.
h2ny ( ; m the County OF Altghan! IN the county
of Erournc, /; IN the county OF '1taiall-
,,a IN the County Of Cayuga, +;
IN thc County Of Chauauqua, .; IN the County
- ChrnaUgo. !: Ia the County of C.iu;On, . In tue
|oni,tv of Columbia, III the County of Cortland, ;;
", tnc county oi Delaware, |; In the County Of
Dufc es- the County OF Irl', >; IN tht county ot
10y ~ The Coutv of franklin, III ~. County ot
i,tnn and Hamilton I'm the County ot Geuc.cc,
n thc OF Greene, IN tho County or HcIklmer
+ m the County OF Jrhereou, =.
ia the COUHty OF kuk- lj; IN The ounty or LOWS ;
m the County OF Livingston, l; IN the .ouny
nf Madison, m the County Ot Monroe, :;
,n tnr County of Montgomery, (; IN tGe Comfy
- Ncv-Yolk, -; IN the County OF Niagara,
IN The County o oneida, ); Ia The County uf Onon
,1o o. IN the County of ontario, IN the County oI
Orrugc, .; IN the county OF Orleans, ]; IN tic
C,Iuty OF O-Wrsu, . Ia tie County oI Oth"Io, =;
m mo County PuIudm. ~ the County ol Qlre
.. IN tine County OF Rensselaer,. 3 4; ia thc County
county ot 81 Lawrence . In the County OF Sdrtto-a,
.; M the CJauty of schenectady, IA TIE County of
srhohafic, ! Iu the County OF schuyler, i III the
tnt,uty ut Seneca, l.
I'm tie county oi Stcubcn. IN the County ~ Suffolk,
= u the county o sullivan, IN the county Of Iioea,
/ m the County ot l"mPhn-, : W tie
county Of Ulster, 3. Ia the County OF Warren, l. h
tine County of Washington. J. In the County of Wayne.
/ Iu the County Of Mcsichr-trr, .. Ia Tue County Of
wyoming, l. II thr- County oi Yates !.