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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
More Indian laundering.

Our special despatch upon the outbreak
and consequent slaughter of Indians at
Camp Robinson only details single scene
in sad drama The Indians we're those
Cheyennes who a few weeks ago ran away
from their wretched, inappropriate reserva-
ton in the Indian Territory to save
themselves and their children from
starving Although they deserved public
sympathy in their misfortune and abuse
they alienated it by marauding and
numbering on the border as they made
their way north. Their march was. never
theless, for life, and was one of the long
est and most successful on record in this
country of magnificent distances. When
finally taken they were SO exhausted as to
be willing to do anything or 60 anywhere,
even back to their deserted reservation |;
but the Indian Bureau, for reasons best
known to itself, delayed its decision until
week ago. by which time the savages had
enjoyed decent treatment and regnined
their spirits; SO they refused to go and
threatened to starve themselves. They
were allowed to try the starving process,
as any attempt to move them q
thousand miles, in the temper in which they
were, would have been insanely foolish.
Finally, although well guarded, they at
tempted to escape; refusing to halt or sur
render, they were fired upon, and returned
the fire from few pistols they had been
able to conceal The finale was just what
would have happened at Sing Sing or any
other prison where escaping convicts were
within range of the guards rifles; they were
fred upon, pursued and killed as rapidly
as possible. The whole affair will seem
horrible to every one who reads of it, and to
no one more than to the gallant soldiers
whom civilian laundering has for time
compelled to be mere butchers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

THE WEATIIER.-The storm centre, which
was developed over the Middle Atlantic coast
districts on Thursday night, moved very rapidly
along the New England coast and is now over the
ocean, off Nova Scotia. The barometer rose
quickly in the Middle Atlantic and New England
districts after the storm had passed. 1t is high
est over the South Atlantic States. A slight de-
preston overlies the northern lake regions. hut
the pressure is only relatively low. Snow has
fallen in the Middle Atlantic, New England
States and the lower lake regions. 1t has been
very heavy in the latter district, where trains
have been delayed on account of the blocln,.-
ing of the roads by heavy drifts. In Southern
Ohio the fall is said to have been the hcav 81
for twenty years. The winds have been brisk
to high on the Atlantic coast north of Cape Hat
teras and generally fresh elsewhere. The tenn
pcrature has fallen throughout the country, ex-
cept in the northern lake regions and the
Gulf coasts, where IL has been variable. The
fearful storm continues TO rage over the British
Islands and France. The gales continue to
blow, and at times reach the velocity and force
OF hurricanes. The weather in New York and
its vicinity to-day will he cold and fair or partly
cloudy. Tomorrow the same conditions are
likely to prevail. followed by gradual cloudine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

In our Complaint Book" the ashman is
loudly called for. Where is he? What has
become Of him? Has he drawn prize in
the great Kentucky lottery and forgot his
daily duties? Is he waiting in the City
Hall for an opportunity to tell the new
Mayor how to handle the city government?
Is he one of the one hundred and forty
seven who stand with their noses pinned to
the door of Tammany Hall by the awful
force of an injunction from the Su-
preme Court? If not, what has be-
come of him? 1t is an experience
widespread throughout the city that
he has not appeared for several ddys, and
forty thousand ash barrels, full to the brim,
want to know the reason why. All over the
city they may be seen. In some places
there are three side by side, in some places
six. 1t is an easy labor to count hundred
Of them in q short tour. Everybody is
long of ashes and short Of empty barrels.
There is glut of splendid material for the
making Of fine corner lots on Harlem Ants-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Chief Justice Sanford T. Church, of the Court Of
Appeals is at the Grand Central Hotel.
The editor Of the Philadelphia Times. who is gal
liant man, gushes editorialy over redheaded girls.
Rear Admiral William Gore Jones, naval attache Of
the British Legation at Washington, is at the Claren
don HOTEL
sixty thousand persons petitioned the Swiss gov
eminent for tho restoration Of the penalty Of capital
punishment
DR.. strousberg, tho once famous railway king Of
Germany. offered three per cent his indebtedness
Of S1s, 100000.
cable despatch from Hughenden says Lord
Bcaconsfelds attack Of govt has almost completely
passed away.
Ex-Presidcnt Grant left London for Paris at nine
O'Clock yesterday morning and arrived in the French
capital at seven last evening.
Sir Edward and Lady Thornton arrived ct Montreal
yesterday afternoon by the delayed Delaware and
Hudson train and proceeded to the Windsor HOTEL
When German soldier of the reserve or landwel,r
is ordered to join his regiment he has but twenty
four hours for the settlement OF his private Affairs
saturday Rcrie,c:--"Therc is scarcely any man so
fair and impartial to give more weight TO a
slight wrong done to himself than to one offered
to a stranger or acquaintance
Mr. Decosmos, member OF Parliament for British
Columbia who is at present in Ottawa. has received
letter giving particulars of the suicide of Mr.. Isos
coc. ex-membor of Parliament for Victoria, b. G.
Governor Hampton, of South Carolina, has 80 far
recovered his health that all save his regular physi
clan have been dismissed He spent yesterday in
writing letters and sat for two hours in easy chair
in the sunshine upon his porch
London Puch:--"' 'Ere's pretty go. Bill See this
ere book? It's called "a Life OF Pctrarch the very
oss as me and you's bin layin of our money ON 80
free! And blowed IL amt bin an Civ arr crown
for iti We'll, what theny why. It's all about o
bloomin' poeti"
Saturday Reriep:--"some peoplc-and observsnt
neor,e ton nv whom A IA pleasant to be thouDht
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
OBITUARY..
COLONEL HENRY cApY.


Colonel Henry Cady, Of Virginia. died suddenly on
his plantation near Hanover Court House, in that
State at ten O'Clock Thursday evening the 9th it is
supposed of heart disease. He had been attending
this week in Richmond meeting of the directors Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. in which he
heavy shareholder and with which road he has been
prominently identified for twenty years. He built
many of the tunnels and heavy grades the line Of
that road in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny noun
tains. He also built the Washington ID. CO. aQuo
duct and waterworks for the government during the
administration of Buchanan. He was also heavy
contractor in the construction Of the Genesee Wiley
Canal the Chenango Canal the Hudson River Railroad
and New York Central and Erie Railway. He
built the aqueduct that takes the Erie Canal
the Cienesee River ut Rochester, which has with
stood all the freshets there. and is considered the
finest piece or masonry in the United States. Mr..
Cady was born ut Chittenango. in this State He
relative of the late George Daniel Cady Gerritt
to the he resided at Rochester, where he built
handsome residence on Plymouth avenue, and
for several years an Alderman of that city. The
war found him in the mountains Of West Virginia.
building railroad when General Lee and General
Floyd, old personal friends. told him that he had
better settle up with the State of Virginia for which
he was doing the work, and quit. He had not pre-
viously thought that the war would last long, saying
W pi1w over s IL aS
and railroad stocks and took up his residence the
famous plantation known rs mount Pleasant" in
Hanover county, which covers the birthplaces of
Patrick Henry and Henry Clay.
The battle of Hanover Court House, under Fitz
John Porter ON the side and General Branch, was
fought this plantation. Mr.. Cady and family
witnessed it FROM the balcony of his residence He.
about that time also had an interview with General
Mcclellan at the court house. Mr.. Cady managed to
maintain neutral position during the war-though
frequently between the lines Of both armiesand the
respect OF both sides. Mr.. Cady derived his
title as colonel of militia regiment ut
Rochester. in this State, in old times.
He was at the time of his death in his seventicth
year. He in business in early days with George
Law on the Lehigh Valley Canal Pennsy1vania; with
the late Guyrc Hollenback. of Wlkcsbarre, and with
ex-Canal Commissioner w. w. Wright Of Geneva and
the late Charles Cook. OF Havana. For years he
the largest contractor in the United States. Colonel
Cady leaves widow. two sons and one daughter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

THE CHINESE QUESTION has been brought
fairly before Congress by the presentation OF a
report by the House Committee Oh Education
and Labor. The report accompanies proposed
bill, which restricts shipmssters from bringing
more that fifteen Cinnamon into the country on
any one trip. The report proper consists prin-
cipaily of discussion of the constitutional right
of Congress to enact such law and a state
ment of the necessity for restrictive legisla-
tion. The constitutional question is discussed
from the "higber law standpoint, while the
arguments in favor Of restriction are those with
which the reading public is already familiar.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
Our Insurance and Savings Bank sys-
TENS.

The Governors democratic ideas lead him
into extreme views on many subjects. He
recognizes in the establishment of insur-
ance and bank departments an instance Of
the erroneous and mischievous assump-
ton that intelligent business men do not
know enough to manage their own affairs,
and that the Legislature should undertake
the task for them" In the case of savings
banks he admits that there may be pre-
tence for extending some governmental
protection to the depositors, ''but even this
is doubtful" The number of savings bank
failures under ON unfaithful Superintendent
is cited as proof that the system is OBJ
jectionable and delusive, and the Governor
thinks that these dishonest and unsound
institutions could not SO easily have gained
the confidence Of the poor people who con-
fided their money to them had il not been
for the false idea that the State was the pro-
tector of their interests. AS to the Insurance
Department, the Governor believes it has
done more harm than good, and advises its
abolition and the transfer of few Of its
principal duties to the Comptrollers Office.
It may be true that the Comptroller,
through one of his clerks or deputies, could
look after the insurance interests quite as
effectively as superintendent, who may
use the powers he possesses for improper
purposes. But the Governors idea that
institutions in the security and honesty of
which the poor, the uneducated and the
powerless are SO vitality interested may
safely be left with their hands Stree from
and untrammelled by Legislative inter-
ference" would, if carried out, be o peril
Gus experiment.. 1t would be safer to
adopt the Governors alternative PROPOSE
ton, that if the government continues its
control over life insurance companies and
savings banks it ought to be responsible to
parties who suffer through the negligence
or malfeasance of its agents. Governor
Robinson's comments on the insecurity of
the present State savings bank system are
however, the best argument that has yet
been advanced in favor of Post Office
savings banks under the protection Of the
federal government, where the earnings of
the provident poor would be always en-
tirely secure and safe from the effect of
periodically recurring financial panics.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
Nordenskiold's Voyage.

We lay before our readers to-day an ex-
tremely beautiful piece of photographic art
a sketch of the line of Nordenski0ld's voy-
age along the Arctic coast of Siberia as far
as the mouth of the Lena River. This
map was made by B. Hassenstein, of Gotha,
for the Geographische Mitheileeagen, and is
put at our service by the courtesy of E.
Benin, the talented successor Of DR..
Petermann in the direction of the
from which the map was made the
geographer was indebted partly to the por.
ton of Nordenski0ld's report of his voyage,
of which we give translation to-day, and
partly to material supplied by DR.. Oscar
Dickson, Of Gothenburg, Sweden, the mu-
nifcent patron to whom the daring naviga-
tor was indebted for the opportunity to
make the present exploration. This map
gives the record of the voyage from
July % to August 81, and traces the
advance around the southern extrem-
ity of Nova Zembla to longitude 1876
degrees east from Greenwich. From
Nova Zembla to Port Dickson, at the mouth
of the Yenisei, it is only the trace of an
ordinary voyage in Arctic waters; but the
part from the mouth Of the Yenisei to
that of the Lena is an important account of
the Arctic coast line. 1t changes the longi-
tude of Cape Tscheljuskin. or Cheliuskin,
one degree. and makes important modi6ca-
tions in every part Of the outline Of the
Taimyr Peninsula. In this map is now
first given to the world an indisputably ac-
curate representation Of the coast line of
that part Of Siberia. With this chart in
hand Nordenski5ld's report may be read
with great interest.
We give with the map in our correspond
ence from Christiania the translation Of an
important portion of Nordenski0ld's own
narrative. This communication was de-
spatched from the mouth Of the Lena by
the vessel that accompanied him to that
point and went thence to Takutsk, and was
sent thence overland through Russia. In
it he gives hasty recital of the main facts
of the voyage SO far, and indicates the
studies made and the material obtained for
the more complete study of the sea and
shore in that part Of the Arctic world. Per-
haps this is not narrative that will take
great hold upon popular sympathy or pub
lie attention; for it tells of voyage with
out adventure, in the ordinary sense of the
term; tame in all its incidents indeed, if it
be judged by comparison with the recitals
of peril and hairbreadth 'scapes that have
made famous the history Of 50 many Arctic
voyages. In all the part of the voyage here
reported there was but little difficulty from
ice-indeed, for a great part of the time
their way was altogether clear and their
greatest impediment was apparently the
dense fogs. 1t may be thought this was a
difficulty of small account, but when we
consider that they were in unknown seas
and had to feel their way this obstacle will
be appreciated at its true value. That they
got so far as we know they did without
unpleasant incidents is an evidence of the
carefulness and discretion of their advance,
and affords good augury that, though
now SO long unheard of, they are all right
wherever they are.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

four wounded. How desperate the fighting
was this list of casualties shows ut once.
But fact reported to-day il, significant in
this connection. General Roberts seems
no sooner to have gained this, victory than
he started on run for Koorum, sowing to
rumors of threatened attacks by the Mon
gols." He went to the rear on account OF
rumors, though the defeat of six thousand
only cost him six men.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

CONGRESSIONAL TALK about restoring Will
fam and Mary College, Virginia, was abundant
yesterday, but no one would imagine the subject
without reading the report very closely. OF
what use is it for the real adversaries in the
late unpleasantncss to bury the sword when
two or three hundred Congressman welcome
any excuse to dig il up again.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
ausrAyE scHLErcuER. NJ. c.

Representative Schlcicher. of Texas died In WASH
ington yesterday afternoon The greatest solictude
has been felt for this gentleman since the beginning
Of his brief illness and his great personal popularity
was shown by the numerous inquiries that have been
made as to his condition. It not thought.
either by his physicians friends, since Wednesday.
that the chances we're favorable to his recovery,
owing to tho great complication of the disorders with
which he afflicted. meeting of both houses Of
Congress from Texas and other friends Of the
deceased will be held Immediately to take proper
born at Darmstadt, Germany, November ~, 1923;
was educated at the University OF Giesson, in
the Grand Duchy Of Hesse- Darmstadt; was en-.
gagged ~ civil engineer in the construction
Of several European railroads; emigrated to Texas In
1S37, ind, after passing time the frontiers.
located at San Antonio In 1885, q mcnber or the
State House of Representatives in 1858 and OF the
State Senate in lsC061 He elected to the Forty
fourth and Forty-fth Congresses, and reelected TO
the Forty as democrat. He leaves wife and
several children.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
GENERAL NICHOLAS FABRE GEFFRARD, OF
HAYTT

General Nicholas Fabre Geffrard, ex-President of
Hayti died on December 81 1873. at Torrington. his
residence. near Kingston, Jamaica, aged seventy
two. He was born at rAnse ycau. in the south Of
Hayti. His father. who took leading part during
the colonial war against the English, under Tous-
saint L'Ouverture. then Governor General Of the
island, and occupied even more conspicuous posi-,
ton during the war Of independence. was put to
death at Aux Cages in 1906 by order Of Dessanes
Jacques. first Emperor Of Hayti. Nicholas Gef-
frard, under the paternal care Of General
Fabre. his stepfather, was educated at the
Lyceum of Aux Cages. and afterward be.
came large planter in the Plaine 'Jacob.
he entered the army and was soon promoted to .
heutensncy in the regiment Of artillery at Aux
Scotch merchant Of that city-the well known Mr..
Mcintosh. of South American fame acquired by the
aid he rendered to Bolivar; In lsas oenrard took
President Boyer was overthrown, after an admins
traton that lasted twenty-five years. At the end OF
the revolution Gefrard was made . colonel for his
bravery and gallant services. and in 1874 occu-
pied the post Of Military Governor of Jacmel.
AZ the time soulouque became Emperor. in ls4s.
created Duo de Ia Tabla q reward for his bravery
s the battle Of that fought nnS Ayqs during
Soulouque) On the 21st of December. 1885, Gedrard,
accompanied by few friends. left Port au Prince in
at Gonaives, where they were Joined by some con-
federates lat whose head was Anne Legros). made .
revolution against SoulOuques ana oeclarcu the re-
public Geffrard was proclaimed President by the
revolutionary army. On the 18th Of January. 1889.
he captured Port au Prince; Soulouque then
abtlicated and left for Jamaica. The new President
called the legislative body. composed Of the Cham.
Der and Senate of Soulouque, and had his title Of
President for life confirmed. On the 18th OF March.
1867 owing to the revolution which took place ut St
Marc, led by Generals Chcvacr and Massage Saget.
he abdicated and left for Jamaica, where he has
sided ever SINCE visit to France and to Hayti.
Gef1rard was mulatto of very fine appearance, Of
mixed blood-ncgro. Indian and white; he was fairly
a<aJa dlv IN TIufpr
administration great efforts were made with
some success. to promote education among
the people. 1t was then that u concorda1
was made with the Holy See. He may have com.
mitted many errors. but his administration will
always be remembered one of the best and most
peaceful OF the Republic, whose material prosperity
was greater then than it has been since He leaves
q widow and two daughters. Gcffrard left very
modest fortune his properties in Hayti having been
seized for alleged deficiencies In his financial admin
stration. But by late decision Of the High Court
of Justice ut Fort Prince the confscation Of his
estate was removed. frf.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

The EXCISE COMMISSIONERS are reserving
their decision upon 'Owney" Geoghegan's case.
II it were a question of granting license in
stead of revoking one a hundred years would
be about the proper time in which to deliberate
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
MCCARTHY DOWNING, M. p.

special cable despatch announces the death at
skibbcrccn yesterday OF Mr. Mccarthy Downing.
well known Irish home rule member of Parliament.
ono OF the representatives Of the county Cork. He
was solicitor in practice at skibbereen and Dublin
torneya AMI solicitors OF Ireland. He also local
magistrate aud was active in support OF local inter-
eats He was returned at the head of the poll emf
nentiv the tenants and tenant farmers representa-
tive. a. he professcd himself strongly in favor Of
ieaisstion On tho subject Of tenant right in Ireland.
he xyas the second SON of Mr. Eugene Downing, Of
Kenmarc. county Of Kerry, by daughter of Mr..
Timothy Mccarthy, of Klfadimorc In the same
comntv and was born in 1914. He was married
60 daughter OF Daniel Mccarthy, OF Air Hill. county
Cork.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

THE NATURE of railway compacts was never
more lucidly described than yesterday, when at
the managers meeting it was said that ''there is
no trouble in getting them to agree; the diff
Guilty is to make them stick to their agreement"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11
TRIPLE SHE e Il
NEW YORK, SATURDAY. JANUARY IL, 1879.

The probabilities are that the sceather Ia Nes0
York and lis viciaity today ,oiu be cold aud fair
or partly cloudy Tomorrow the same con-
ditions are likely to p'erau, Jouo,ced By gradual
ctouding.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-Ihe stock market
was fairly active and steady, the coal stocks
showing much strength. Government bonds
were firm, States, with the exception Of Louis
lana consols, steady and railroads strong.
Money call was easy at per cent and
closed at 2 per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

A HEARTBRoKEy MOTHER was buried yester.
day because one man, stranger to her, teased
another and then fired pistol at him, missed
him, and killed the woman's daughter. These
bigh-spirited fellows generally hit the wrong
person.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

THE PROSPECTS, ARE COOP for q convention
of militia officers from many Of the States to
discuss uniform reorganization Of the national
guard.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

FORGED CHECKS are again being offered, bu
who is foolish enough to accept checks of an
sort from strangers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

TURFMEN will find in another column some
vigorous arguments against common practice
in arranging races.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

THE OHIO IDEA may be good enough to
hnrrah about, but it has the popularity Of not
putting its adherents into office; hence the
coquettings alluded to in our special despatch
from the Ohio capital.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

or any other fats, if some one will take it
where it is wanted where il is it is an
obstruction and nuisance. Who will take
a,vov2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

GOVERNOR HAMpToN's HEALTH has greatly
improved; not so his esteem for mules.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

SEvENTY-NINE fire insurance companies agreed
yesterday to convene soon for the purpose of
forming a tariff association, with lower rates.
There's policy in it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-11

Mrs. COBB is still astonishing the natives and
puzzling the lawyers.