The New York herald., 1879-03-01
yesterday about six hundred persons were present.
The folio oWina resolutions were submitted -

yesterday about six hundred persons were present.
The following resolutions submitted
This meeting approves the lease of the company's
railroad and property to the Erie Railway ON the
terms mentioned in the report OF the reconstruction
trustees, dated February II. 1872 upon all necessary
authorities, consents and cooperation being OBJ
tanned. including the consent of majority in value
of the holders of the first and second mortgage
bonds. pursuant to the revised official scheme Of
rangement dated Jaly II, 1875.
This meeting approves OF the limit to the amount
of prior lien bonds authorized by the revised official
scheme of arrangement dated July IL 1876 being in
creased from $70000OO to $40 000 900 upon the con-
sent of majority in value of the holders of the first
and second mortgage bonds.
This meeting approves Of the reconstruction trus-
tees, under the powers given to them by the con-
tract and agreement for carrying into effect the re-
vised official scheme of the arrangement dated July
H. 1876 and with all other necessary authorities il
any increasing the amount Of the first mortgage
bonds to be issued by the reconstructed
company to such amount will
enable the said trustees to compromise
and settle by means Of them any outstanding un-
settled disputed claims this company. This
meeting approves of the reconstruction trustees
fixing and Hereby concurs with them in fixing the
1st day OF May next as the last date which any
further bonds or stock of this company will be re-
ceived by them as to share in the benefit of recon-
struction by conversion into securities OF the new
company
All the resolutions were adopted by large ma
jorty An amendment. proposed by Mr.. Thomas
Cave that the consideration Of the proposal Of the
trustees for lease to the Erie Railway Company
should be postponed till the reorganization of the
company was completed and the receivers annual
report for 1878 received and considered re-
jected.
IMPORTATION AMERICAN CATTLE.
The London correspondent of the Edinburgh Scots
man says:-''Sir George Campbelrs motion in the
House of Commons that the summary prohibition
of the importation of cattle from tho United States
is calculated to destroy important trade and de-
prive England of the advantage of cheap meat was
postponed at the earnest request Of several infuen
tal members Of his own Qiberal party. who thought
that the subject was not ripe for discussion
NEWS FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
Capetown advices to February II, by way Of Ma
dera say the situation is unchanged. Lord Chclms-
ford acting strictly on the defensive The
British loss in the fight at Rorkes Drift the 22d
ult, including the native contingent, is estimated
at over 1900 men. despatch from Cape
Town to the Standard says:-'The colors of the
Twentyfourth regiment have been found on the
battle field The Natal frontier had been quiet up to
the 11th Of February. Prince Louis Napoleon has
been recommended to Lord Chelmsford. commanders
in-chief of the South African forces. an extra
aide-de-camp. He will be gazetted with the local
rank Of Captain unattached.
WESTON FAILS AGAIN.
Weston at half-past eleven on Thursday night,
left Windsor to walk measured mile in endeavor
to regain his arrears, having sixty five miles to
make up. At twenty minutes past three o'clock
this morning he had gained fifteen miles.
when he rested for three hours for sleep.
being overcome by fatigue. By balf-past eight
o'clock yesterday he had added ten miles to his gan
leaving forty miles of arrears to mako up. He
reached Slough yesterday morning. His 1000 hours
expired at ten minutes past four o'clock yesterday af
ternoon. when the actual distance he had walked
1.9771s miles. Weston will continue until he has
finished the 1000 miles.
SUFFERING sHEFFIELD.
The Mayor of Sheffield stated at meeting in that
city on Thursday that in district of that town
there 1900 persons destitute and 400 families
tualy starving The relief fund.- with the exception
Of about fsOO, has been expended.
DEATH OF BARON KARL OHIO MANrEUFFEL.
cable despatch from Berlin announces the
death of Baron Karl Otho Won Manteufal,
who held at various times important positions
in Prussian political life Born the 9th of July.
1906. in 1851 he President Of the
municipal government Of Frankfort-on-thc-Oder.
In August of the year he went
to Berlin Under Secretary Of State in the Ministry
Of the Interior. In October. 1854. he was made
Minister of Agriculture and retained his portfolio
until 1858, when the Cabinet of which his brother
Baron Otho Theodore Won Msnteutfel was the Presi-
dent retired.
The British frigate Raleigh has arrived at Alex
andria.
The Hungarian Delegations have opened. Four
million ive hundred thousand forms (s2 225 OOo) are
asked for on account Of the Bosnian occupation Of
1879
The decree subjecting vessels arriving from the
United States and South American ports quarantine
at italian ports has been abrogated.
The home rule members Of the House Of Com
mons will meet to-day in London to elect a deputy
leader. who will act during the absence indisposi-
ton of Mr.. Butt. Mr.. Mitchell Henry will pfobably
be elected.
The memorial tablet on the house at Rome where
John Keats. the poet died. was unveiled yesterday
in the presence of the principal English and Amer
lean residents of the Italian capital.
The mineral springs at Teplitz have resumed their
Aow.