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TAXATION. i What the County of Queens is to Raise this Year. Serere Criticism or the stato Board of Assessors aud Lioutcrmnt OoTernor Dor shclmer The Total iniomit to bo Raised for State, Conuty and Towu Purposes. The Queons County Bonrd of Supervisor!) wero in scselon at Jamaica yesterday, ant! cnmnlcU the arrangements for the collection of the taxes for Uila year. Tho Board had hoped for a reduction tbe ratu from that of last year, as tho people havo not been to prosporoua, and are, therefore, less able to pay.

There Is scarcely a farnior in tho county who ha mada money, and tho farmors pay tho grentor part of tho taxes. But the rate is not less, excepting In tho Towns of Nowtown and Oyster Bay. In Nowiown tho ralo let yeor was $5 on tho $100 this yoor It is Jt.tkl. Tho rate In Oyster Bay last year was on the J100 this year It is $1,37. In Flushltig, Jamaica, Long Island City, Hempjtead ond North Hempstead th rate Is Increased from two to four cents over thai of last year.

The Board wore vory emphatic In their views as to the cause of tho increone, nnd denounced it as an out rase. The local Assessors returned the aggregate real property at ud the State Board Increased It lo 10,207. 432, or about sixty per cent, additional. To show how unjust this is, Supervisor nrinckerhoff stated that when the Stato Board visited the county last Spring, Assessor Briggs contended that tho local Assessors were assessing at from thlriy to lorty per cent, below the actual value, and in tbe faco of thot tho State Board Increased tho value sixty per or twenty to thirty per ceut. re than tbe real value.

Supervisor Downing tlnmnlil thu mailer ought to be laid before the Governor. Kn believed that Lieutenant Governor Doraheimor wan responsible, more than any other man, for Ihe Injustice dono County, aud If Mr. Dorshelmer la again a candidate for office, ho will take care that his constituents rcmombcr it. This seemed to bo tho fooling of tho mombers generally. Iu addition to Ihe increased ruination, the nuuty's proportion of (ho State tax Is increased ovor that of last year.

Tho expenses of the towns havo been iucroaood somcwhot ovor last year. Newt wn paid off of its debt, and hut for the Increased valuo ond ineroasod State tax, its rate would have boon much more reduced. The expenses of the 'courts aro Increased J3.00O. Tho appropriations for county expenses aro iu the aggregate Tbo amount last year was $314,970.07. Tho reduction of the salaries of tho County Judge, Surrogate and District Attornoy reduoo tho oxpensoa $2,600.

Tho county pays this year, ou account of Iho war debt, of tho principal, and J22.7ei.C7 interest. Thero la also to bo raid thl year, on account of the volunteer and substitute loau, $24,770.16, Tho total value of real and personal prcBorty, as re turned by tho Assessors, is $20,360,803. The doorcase from the assessment of last year lo $165,550. Tho equalised valuo of real property on tho aggrogeto of tbo State Assessors increase iu tho several towns, is as follows North Hempstead, Newtown, $1, Flushing, Oyster Bay, l)ng Island City, Hempstead, Jamaica, which makes (ho 29 added by tho Slate Assessors. The amount ot tax to bo raised by ench town for Stato purposes, Is as follows North Hempstead, $13, 42S.2H Newtown, Flushing, Oyster Bay, Long Island City.

Uomp slead. Jamaioa, $16,333.14. Tho total amount to be raised by each town for county purposes, Is follows North Hompelead, Newtown, $20, OyBter Bay, Long Island City, Hoiiipitoad, Each town's share of tho $24,770.16, voluu toer and substitute loau. Is as followB North Hempstead, Newtown, Flushing, $1,684, 1)1; Oyster Hay, Long Island City, Hempstead, Jamaica. $3,744.03.

The ctpenseo of earb town aro as lollows North Hempstead. $5,840. 49; Newtown, Flushing, Oyster Bay. Hempstood, n.74'2.S,i Jamaica, $26,094. 83.

The. total tax to be paid by each town, for nil purposes, is os follows North Hempstead, $50,814. OJ; Newtown. 553. 42; Flushing.

Oyster Hay Long Island City, (Including only state and County), $76,849. S. Hempstead, $0:1,182.32. Jamaica, $77,035.29. Tho rato per $100 In each town is as follows North Qompttoad, $1.73 Newtown, Flushing, 2.12; Oyster Hay, Dong Island City, Hempstead Jamaica.

$3.21 PAUPERISM. Superintendent of Pour, Simons, submitted his amended report of tho cost of pauperism for tbo year oudlug November 1. Ho had Hubmltted a previous report hhowing the per raptta to bo $2.40 pur week. The Board of Supervisors woro astouiRhed. Tho per capita in 1870 wob $1.80.

Mr. Simons ventured an explanation of the great increase, by charglug that hia had returned from thirty to sixty per cnnl. more paupers supported than wore really In tho Po House. His predecessor bolng dead, considerable Indication was manifested at tbe charge. It was lound that Mr.

tiimonB had made a great mistake. Hi rouort was radically wrong In many particulars. By tho amended report tbo per capita is decreased to per week, which 1b even bolter than was douo by his picdoccssor, considering tho numbor of poisons Hupporled, and vindicates the good uaiur of tbo dead superintendent against Ihe charge of fraud, Tho total amount of monoy expeudod during tho fiscal year wax $27,630.05. Tho total number of persona supported during the year wbh 083. The county is supporting 86 lunatics.

Nluotcon persona became Insane during tho yenr. The Inventory of thl year shows a Msoroaso of $4,547.13, and the faot astonishes tho Hoard of Bupor visors. Tbo CommissiouciB of Emigration owe tho oounly $2,059.03, and havo for sevoral yours, tbo Suporintoudenls being unable to colleot It. The new asylum at tho old Court Houso, Is almost rondy for use. Application Ib to bo made to the Board of Stato Charities to oiomptjit from tlin operation of tha Willard AByluni Oct.

Dr. Philip M. Wood, of Jamaica, waa appointed visiting physician, and a Mr. lingers, who formerly kopt a privalo asylum, was oppoiutod keeper. DlfiO.

SURPI.KSS On Monday, Doonuilmr 10, 1877, THOMAS ,7. ill ttio year ot bis nge. Relatives and ftlonds aro Invited to uttrmd (ho fuuoral a St. Matthew's Church, 7'hrnapav, near DoKalb, on Thursday, tho 13th lint at 3 M. (Canada nupers please copy.

liill.SS i 'ASSOCIATION, monthly faceting of tbe Greenpoint Organization Lost rTigrbt. The third publio meeting of the Greenpoint Sunday School Association, held last evening at the Noble street BaptUt Church, evidenced tbe fact that these oooaaiom are appreciated by Sabbath School workers of the locality. A marked inoreaeo In the membership of the organization, together with the large audience in attendance at each meeting, are euro manifestations of the intertBt entertained by those who labor in the religions training of the young. The opening exercises comprised an anthem by the church choir, "Praise ye the Lord," reading of a Scripture lesson by tho Rev. Dr.

Henry Miller, D.D., and a prayer by the Rev. D. C. Hughoe. Following the singing of a hymn Mr.

John Lewis, President of the Association, introduced tho Rev. Mr. McArlhnr, pastor of the Calvary BaptiBt Church in New York, by whom a lecture on the "Conversion of tho Sunday School Worker" was delivered. The chief point raised by tbe speaker was that early conversions were far preferable and a substantial aid to the church. It was much easier for a obild, he oaiu, iu ihu in wim ana aaopi unnstlan methods than for a person of mature years.

This conclusion had been arrived at after a careful consideration of I those foremost in church workrwho in tho great mabr ity of instances bad Bought and lound Christ in their I youthful days. While it, was generally the cast that a Hiruwu purtoa wuen convonea was anxious in Booking to be active and useful, bis oiperionco had taught him that tho younger person proved more enthusiastic and, of necessity, better adapted to a zoaious effort to advance the oause he had been led to espouBe. Tho speakor further remarked that tho church especially needed, and that constantly, tho infusion of tho fresh and younger element of society to insure Its advancement and usefulness. He did not for a moment believe aDy sane man would differ Willi him on that point. Without constant ACCESSIONS OF FBE8IT MATERIAL any organized body would at some time reach its limit for usefulness, and, instead of a forward, progressive movement, retrograde, aud in time become defunct.

ThiB rule, he thought, opplted forcibly to the church generally. In conolnslon, Mr. MoArthnr urged his hearers lo be earnest and dllisoot in their endeavors to convert the youths of the land if they desired an increased efficiency in their variouB sooieties and the advancement ol God's klnadom. During tho singing of the closing hymn a ejllectiou waa taken, after which the assemblage wae dlsmitse.1 with a benediction. STELLA CHAPTEK, 0.

29, O. K. S. Third Annual Entertainment. A large rtnd fashionable audience assembled at the Brooklyn Atheneum last evening to witness the third annual entertainment ol the Stella Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Brooklyn.

At on early hour and shortly after the doors opened the friends of tho Chapter and tho publio generally began to pour Into the hall, and soon filled it to its utmost capacity. It exercised tho liveliest ingenuity of tho nphei to fiud scots for all. Tho main feature of tho evening was the production of a farcical satire, entitled "The Serious Family, a play doubtless intended for the instruction and edification of that class of people who assume the. Puritanical cloak of cant and hypoorlsy in order to cover up thoir moro Bordid designs. Tho characters were sustained by membetB of tho Chapter, to whom too muoh praise cannot bo awarded for the truth and faithfulness with which they execulod their respective roles.

The comedy was iu itself excellent, and if tho repeated rounds of Bpplause by the audienco which greeted the close of onch act, can be takeu as a criterion of their appreciation of tho play, tho ovenlng'B entertainment can be set down as a most flattering success. The players were all good, being fully up to tho standard of amateur performors. One or two deserve speolal mention for the almost professional manner iu which thoy conducted their parts throughout. Of these Mr. J.

1. Alexander, who took the part of an Irish Captain, both surprised and delighted his many friends by tho dash and spirit with which he rendored tbe role. It waa Mr, Alexander's first attempt in the dramatic line, and all who saw him lost evening as the Jolly, rollicking Irish Captain fully concur in the belief that for au amateur ho possessos no ordinary histrionic, ability. Mr. John H.

Corr, as Charles Torrons, in tho "Serious Family," was very good, representing the injured and much persecuted eon in law to perfection. Mr. Edwiu Selvogo mado a capital Amanidab Sleek; hia impcrsouatlou of the Puritanical, psalm singing hypocrite being true to life, and his nasal accent ond long drawn sentences provoking roars of laughter from tbe audience. Mrs. Agnes L.

Donnldson was very meek and mild as Mrs. Charles Torrena. and acted her part very cleverly. Mrs. Eleanor Bootou, as I.idy Crcamly, the mother in law of the family, was excellont, as woro also Miaa Ella L.

Hopper, as Miss Torions, Mrs. W. If. Russell, as Mrs. Dclemaiue, and all the minor characters.

Botwoon the second ond (bird acts, Miss Kitty Brooks, of Now York, Bang Arditti'B "Magnetic Waltz" with great brilliancy and effeot, and receiving a hearty encore, sang in response the simple little Scotch dy, "The Maid of Dundee," which was rendored with charming sweetness and simplicity. During the evonlng Mrs. Agnes D. Donaldson and MisB Ella L. Hopper wero the recipients of handsome floral tributes.

At the close of the performance the Boor was CLEARED FOB DANOING, and tho ovenlog's ontertaiumeut wound up with a grand hop. In a snort space of time tho comparatively Bober playhouso woo transformed into a scene of gay and whirling festivity, and Mr. J. Sproull, floor manager, with hia fair lady assistants, Miss Ella Barker, Miss Ella Hopper, the Misses Roberts, Miss Amy Switzor and Miss Annie Doughty were all actively engaged in onterlnu to the comfort aud pleasure of those who bad remained to mingle in the mazy waltz. Tho feetivities wero prolonged far into tbe night, when at a late hour the party broke up and wendod their way to their several homos, all satisfied with the evening's entertainment.

Among tho g'jeals were Jaoob M. Hopper, Grand Patron, and Mra. Kate E. Hopper, Worthy Matron Mr. Sonlor Master of Grand I.odgo John C.

Heinonan, Past Eminent Commanders. Thomas Burke, High Priest of Illinois J. J. Short, Jr. Dr.

Homer Bartley, J. H. Sdrernall, Professor in Polytechnics Mr. EJwin Carpenter and wife, Preston Moody, and wife, Amos Atwell and wife, Jno. Duff, and wife Geo.

W. Wyokoff and wife, of Wllllamaburgh Dr. David Skinner and wife, Ira Stanly, aud family Mr. Chas. Boactey and wife, of Williameburgh Mr.

Jos. Bennett and wife, Mra. Stuart MoDougall, Miss Lina Hicks, Mrs. Sarah A. Roberto, Miss G.

C. Howe, and mny others, THE BROOKLYN PRESBYTERY. Rev. Dr. Buchanan Dismissed tbe Alnsllo street Church.

from The Brooklyn Presbytery met yesterday afternoon in the Clinton street Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. Rockwell, Moderator, in the chair, aud Rev. J. M.

Green, the stated clerk, recording. Rev. Dr. Van Dyko prosentod a report from the Committee appointed to investigate uiatcori of the A'nslio street Church and its rotations with Rev. Dr.

Buchanan, its pastor. Tho Committoo roportod that bad they apprehended the true position of affairs in the' church there would havo beeu no opposition to the application of Dr. Buchanan for a letter of dismissal. The congregation had ojmotothe conclusion that it was advisable lo sever thopiBtoril relation, though thoy regretted t'ae necessity for it. Thero woo no abatement of kindly relatione between pastor aud people.

The Committee favored the grant of a lotter of dismissal to Dr. Buchanan. Tha report was adopted. Rev. C.

Wood was oleuted Moderator of the church until a pastor it chosen. After a brief debate on the conduct of church work for tho coming year, tho Presbytery adjourned. 8EVESTB. WAHD BEPt'BLICANS. A regular monthly meeting of the Republican Association of the Sevcuth Ward, was held last evening, at McKnlght's Hall, Clssson avenue noar Myrtle avenue.

There was a large attendance of members. Mr. Thomas Fitchio, the newly elected Fresi dont, occupied the chair, and Mr. P. Farrell officiated as Secretary.

The Treasurer reported a balanco on hand of $9, and the reception of bills amounting to $20. There were about thirty subscriptions from memlierB which had not yet been paid up, He had dono all he could to collect the monoy, and some ono elao'must do the work now. Captain 8toerB said that Suptrvlsor clecl Uydcr hod in hia possession a balance of some $10, which he was anxiouB to get rid of. Captain Steers said that William Richardson when a candidate, for Senator two yearB ago, gave bim $100 ior election expenses In the ward, and ho gave tno monoy to Ryder, then Treasurer. All of that amount but $10 had been oxpended, and the Captain thought the balance might be devoted to paying bills of the Association.

Mr. Kennedy suggested that as the $10 had not been expended, It belonged to Mr. Richardaou and should be returned to bim. Captain 8toers said that othor monoy had been ox pendoi in its plaoe, ond furthermore, he did not believe Mr. RichardBon at this time would tuke the money back.

On motion. Captain Stoors was appointod a Committee of Ono to confer with Mr. Kydor on this subject and report at tho next meotlng. A number of partlea wore proposoi for membership, and tho Association then adjourned. OJfK MAN TOO MANY.

The inwardness of reoent infelicities developed in tho household of George and Dora Layer, residents of No. 53 Cook etroot, as stated by the husband to Justice Guck this morning, appears to havo been the Jealousy of Goorge toward a boarder named Chris. Walker. In conequenco George undertook to ohastlso Dora, whose oyes ho blaokenad in addition to causing a swelling of her turn np nose. His object waa he Bold, to put a Btop to what ho deemed a conspiracy botweon Walker and Dora, Under thase oiroumstanoes the Justice let Oeorgo off with a fine of five dollars and advisod Mrs.

Leyer to get rid of her boarder at onoe. A FIRE ON CROW HILL. At midnight last night a fire was discovered in tho two story frame houso, No. 1,078 St. Marks avenue, owned and occupied by George Helfert.

The family were absent from home at the time the fire broke out, and, when they returned, found the house In flames. Despite tho efforts of tho nromen, the houes was burned to the ground. Holfert's loss ia, on house, an furniture, $600. Both house and furniture we're insured in the Gormanla Insurance Company. The origin of tho fire oould not be ascertained.

CUUI8T CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT. The Young People's Association of Christ Church and Sunday 8chool gave an entertainment last evening in the ehapel on Division avenue. Th programme consisted of vooal and instrumental musio. readings and recitations. FRIENDSHIP SOCIAL UNIOS BALL.

The friendship Social Union gave its third annual baU at Turn iHalL Franklin street, corner of Eagle, Greonpoint, tost evening. Thero was quite a largo attendance of youug people present, who danced until an early hour this morning. The management of tbe floor dovolve upon J. C. Johnson, who waa assisted by Jamoa Hannon, Benjamin Davis and Louis Sear ring.

Reception Committee, George Lewis, Joseph Smith, William Lewis, George Abrams. BOBBED WHILE AT SCPPEB. At about half past six o'clock last evening, the residence of George O. lnglis, No. 635 Pacific street, was entered by burglars while tho family wero at sapper in tho basement, and clothing and jowelry valued at $53 Btolen.

The burglars broke Into the vacant houso No. 623 Paclflo street, and gaining tha coof walked ovor tho roofs of the intervening boueea to No. 636, whioh thoy entered by forcing open the sky SUNDAY SCt i I i I uoiony of NW Sort," the aforesaid Moptgomorle Charter baring tjn ejcamlned, terttfiea add sealed Goner Depnt Whiruu. In 1777. confirmed all the above ritrhta.

nri rf Incraa chlies and Imoiunttlet to the corporate authorltira of this city, and the ConaUtntion of 1821 and 1840 reiterates this confirmation, aeotioo 18 of the latter Instrument containing that of 1810. The confirmation contained in the latter tnatrnmonti (1821 and 1846), however, are entirely snperrogatory, as the unsolicited confirmation, by tbe first Constitution of the State (1T77), secured them forever to tho Mayor, Aldermen odd Commonalty of this city, and their successors in the Common Council and Whereat, It cannot be constitutional, right or legal to revoke, alter or modify any of tho vested righto thus eecurod to this corporation, by the Charter of 1780, tho act of tho Governor, Council and General Assembly of the Colony of New York, in 1732, and by tho first Constitution of this Stato, in 1777, and roitorated iu tho Constitution of the Slote of 1821 and 1818, with the consent of the people of this city, at least, bolug flrat had and obtained, aud as no such consent has ever been given in respect to the control and ownership of the excise franchise, whioh Is a direct, pecuniary vested right in this corporation, and to bo exercised by tho Mayor, acting for the people of this cilv ond Whereas, In tho conflicting, uncertain and disrepu iaoio results now daily witnessed lo this cttv, of tho Bpeolal legislation, passed in derogation of this veiled I right, it is practicable for this Corporation to reclaim I tho iwneflts intended to be conferred In the original charter, by tha exercise of this franchise be it therefore Jlrmlral, Thai his Honor, the Maror, bo and he is hereby respectfully, yot earnestlv. reauestod to for and in behalf of tho Mayor, Aldermen and Com monalty of the City of New York, tho control of the question of licensing such persons as he shall think fit to keep inne, taverns or ordinaries or victualing bonnes, and to sell wine, braudy, rum, strong waters, cldor. beer. ale.

or anv other son or ricihiii nr ntrnu liquors, within tho City of New York, or the tiderttcs aud precincts thereof, in order lo recover hack to V'uo city this valuable franchise, aud to prevent the disreputablo prr.cticoi of opprosslou and cruelty now dally Inflicted, through the agency of the eocallod F.xclse ComuilasSoners, nud tho Commissioners of Police unon hundreds of follow cillz. na; or, should his Honor, the Mayor, uenu It oral, iu luu luiuri Bt UI toe CJiy nna 113 people, to test the locality of the attempted usurpation of this franchise, whioh boa of lato years been made, that he insiie ono license, as provided said section 23 of iho Carter of 17J0, and forbid, by proclamation, any ot'ier person from selling oxcipablo or strong liquors, nnilir the penalty proscribed in id section, until a final uolermluation of tho rights of Ihe city to control the franchise can bo obtained in the courts of this city and State, ami tho Counsel to the 0erpol'Ktion be and bo Is hereby authorized, directed oud required to co operate with his Honor, the Muyor, to tho end that the rlcrhts of tho city may be secured aud main tained, aud Ihe properly and persouaof nil our bo presmed ami respiicled. WASHINGTON. and Oilier ivrair ttnii'si. Onkpy Hull's Lecture Onr Merclinut Tho Duty on Woolen Oooils Army Matters Naval MoYements, etc.

Washington, D. December 11. A. Oakey Hall last night delivered hia lecture, "What Shall tho Verdict Bo," at Lincoln Hall, lt was favorably received by tho audience, which included a number of mombers of Congress, The following is a Joint resolution Introduced by Mr. Ward (Penn.) introduced in tue House of Representatives yesterday (Tne reas, The luarino of this country was nonrly destroyed during the Itobelliou and ll'Afra.

Tho restoration of our commercial marine, constituting, as it does, one ot the luoet otflcietit means for defense In time of war, Ib of ureal National iiunort onos and to Ihe niaiuteiianeo of our position as a first olasa power; and H'Aciyas, Tho International Postal Congress which will convene in Patin during the ye or 1S7H, will afford superior opportunities for tbo collection of useful Information relating to this Important interest without Incurring any additional expense to the Government; therefore. neiulved, Thatg the President of tho ITnileii Nlalus be directed to instruct the delegates trom the I'nitod States to collect ond report to tho President tor trani' miNsion lo Congress, all information and statistics bearing upon the modo Iu which foreign Governments have assisted in eslabllshtug and sustaining commer cial marines of their rerpoctlve uatlons. Tho resolution waa referred to the Committee ou Foreign Mr. Ward's bill, introduced lu the House of Uepie sentatives. to amend the Pension law, proTidos li.it persons entitled lo a pension who have lost un arm below the elbow or a leg below Ihe knee shall he rated lu the second class, and receive $'24 per month.

nEVKNUE. Mr. ElesholT has introdue'da bill In the House of Representatives to repeal secllon of tho ltovisod Stalutes, which provides lhal paymenl of special tax by tlie Internal Revenue laws, docs not authorize a violation of State laws in regard to such speoial business, nor prohibit thu Stale taxation of the same. Tho bill wat ficiit to the Wuya and Means Committee. WOOL.

In order to secure the importation free ol duty of all descriptions of raw wool and copper and coppor ore, Mr. Willis (N. has introduced a bill providing Hist no duty Bhall bo lovled or collected on tlie io articlos after July 1, IMS. Tho bill was referral to the Committee on WayB and Means, THE ARMY. A general order from tho War Department, recites that tho President, to whoso attention tho Biibjoct of Issuing "certificates of merit," under sections 1,211) and 1.SS5 of the Borland Statutes baa been Invited, Ib pleastd to dlroct that theno Statutes shall be brought Into aotivu operation to take ofloot from Juno 32, 1874, the date of approval of tho Aot to Revise and Consolidate the Statutes of tho United States.

Sootion 1,210 provides that "When nny nrlvato aoidlor shall bnvo distinguished hlmsolt In the or vice, tho President may, on the recommendation of the commanding officer of the regiment to which such private soldier belongs, grant hlui certificate or merit." Rocommondatlons may ho mule on account of any distinguished conduct oxbibltod sluce Juuo 23, 1874. As bravery and fidelity to duty arc the characteristics of overy true aoldior, extra reward for suoh oonduct aro not to be oxpectcd. Tho certificate of morll will only bo conferrod for acts which distinguish a soldier abovo hlB comrades. Rocommondatlons will only bo made upon this understanding. The Adjutant General will proporo suitable parchment forniB for tho certificate, and tho Paymaster General will make provision for the extra pay allowod under sootion 1,285.

NAVAL MOVEMENTS. Paymaster Frank Clark and PaBt ABBlstant Engineer F. Dixon aro ordered to the Tuscarora, Mare Island, OaL; Past Assistant Engineer Walter I. Smith to duly at Ihe Navy Yard, Norfolk, as assistant fo the Chief Engineer of tho Yard, and Mato P. C.

Vau Busklrk aud Gunner Stephen Young to the receiving Bbip Independence, Mare Island, Cal. Chief Engineer F. C. Dado la detached from the Navy Yard, Norfolk, and plaoed on waiting orders, and Chief Engineer Robert Dauby from spocial duty aud orderod to tho Navy Yard at Norfolk, Vs. Assistant Surgeon James 8.

Kimball Ib reliovod from duty in the Deparlmentof the East and ordered to report to tho commanding officer at Port Columbus, Now York Harbor, for duty at that post. Second Lieu'enant J. Roacnquest. Fourlb Cavalry, is dropped from the rolls of tho army for desertion to date from December 7, 1S77. MONEY MAKRET.

Wall stbeet, December 113 P. M. Among the enles between chIIh and at the second board wore Norlhwost gold ftlM; North Missouri first Control Pacific first ditto Hon Joaquin branch 854 a Union Psclflo first 107 a ditto Sinking fund 95 a 94j; Chioaao, Burlington and Quincy 8's fl's of 1881 107 Delawaro and Hudson of 1891 99; 05's ooupon 07's registered lOCt; ditto ooupon I0 40's coupon lOBS'; Lehigh and Wilkesbarro Sltf; St. Paul Sinking fund 93j; roglstcrod Missouri Pacific first A Washington special says that tho Senato Fiuaiieo Committee consldorcd tho bill for nfty year 4 per cenlB. of small denominations and tho tudlcatious aro that It will be favorably reported.

Gold was strong this afternoon at lO'SH, but tbe market was dull. Stocks wsre comparatively quiet between calls. Tho feature at that time wob a break down of ovor one per cent, in Erie followed by a fractional react ion. Tho other storks on tho list wero steady until the second call whuu tho tone booamo hoavy, and subsequently irregular. Very littlo was dono ia tho coal carriers iu tbe afternoon.

3:15 P. Gold closed atendj, stock? were irregular, and money loaned at 6 por cent. The following tablo shows tbo course of tho gold anl stock markets for thia Uy 1:46 P. M. SP.

M. Owning. HliiUt Ixnatt. Closing. Gold.

1US net N. Y. Con tlarloni Krie UniOD Pocltlo Lake rihoro Morrts Kssox Laos, i rl orthwettorn Nonhvfoitaro KOft ItlBDO 81. fam fat. Paul iirelerrud Olnuunu IVaw jorsey Hannibal and St.

Jo. Western Union Paoltic Mall Panama Micbijran Delawaro 4 Atlantic A Paolllc Tol 107 145Ji 9'. tix 78 kl 6Ht S4W w. 10C 37( 70 HK UK 78'. 21 Si tilt 53 S3 197 siil 78 60 UH es looX 15 7u' 21 Sllv 145 9H 78 Xi'i tm (00 34S 70 4W 11).

77(4 tiriw 145 68 77'i tilt. em Wi W'i 4 134 77 tt 91 6T" 21 A ILady'H CtirlsjtmnN Irociit To a gentlerann One of those handsome writing desks In satin wood, rosewood or maplo. beautifully Inlaid, which oan bo bought at $3, 44.60, aud m.lu at S. B. Jongs', Fultoa aL Poml'H Extract, For beast ns well as man.

Traveling shows, menageries, always oorrr It wttb.thonj and unnnt inously testify to Its eSoaey. It Is with KvIIm ns with monoy, Guard well the little ones and the big ones will take oare of themselves. In tho matter cf health, many atlmanls croon In through the pores of tlio skin. Ono way to prevent this Is to use B. T.

Baiiuitt's Toilct 8oap. whioh Is so pure ond admirable a toilet and Usthlug ortlolo that It prevents, and not facilitates, th" approach of disoaso. Elegant Cookery. It is easy enough to hare your breakfast and tea roll! or biscuit, w.fflef, orullors. Ac, Dlos light and nutritious aalng Doousv's Yeast Powdm.

Try it, Book For tho Holidays and Children's Toy Hooks are offered by F. LOESKn. A out promlaeut Fultun itreot merchants. In extraordinary large variety at very low pilous. substantial Holiday Frcgnnts.

Call at A. Pkahson'b, 3 Myrtle nvonue, and examine his stock of furnltur for tho holidays, at fjrloes that will suit the timos. IBolldar Exhibition. Tho regular Holiday and Toy F.ihibitiou of LoESr.lt A bas ootntnauced. The publio oor dlally Invltod to Inspoot their Grand Boxor.

Ladles' Gold Wnlttinm Watches, 630. Gent's gold Wulthiim watches, Si 10; solid silver Waltham watches. 113. Barg tlns In diamonds at AVDBMins A SonarvBS, 4CI Iultoa at. ins oeai oi me voionr, oy areolar, Attorney wl.

JintMJ IX. 111 mirl rtteorStarV. ifibcttaT ITM aid. Tha first OonslilnilAn of this Stat iini.A I A Colored Alan's Narrow Escape From Doing Bun Over by an Express Train. This morning when the nine o'olook express train of the Long Island Railroad going east from Flatbush avenue passed Rochester avenue, a colored man very nearly succeeded in getting himself run over.

He stood between the rails of the down track watching the approaching train, and when it was within less than one hundred yards of him, he started to cross the up track, on which the train was traveling at tho rate of about twelve miles an hoar. The flagman shouted to him to stand back. He paid no attention lo the warn ing, but crossed In front of the train, and wae less than a foot away from tho track when the engine aud cars rushed by him. The flagman was speeohless with terror and fright, and as soon as he recovered the use of his tongas he expostulated with the colored man for his foolbardiness in running such a risk. The only thanks he received was a grin and an iutimatlou that he had better go to a certain warm place.

TAXPAYERS' GB1KVANCK8. A meeting oi the Nineteenth Ward Taxpayers' Aasociaflon last night, Mr. Price presiding, was mainly devoted to the relation of grievances in the matter of assessments. Mr. Tilly's complaint was that he had boen compelled to pay $8 a lot for the.

re Belting of lamp posts on Broadway, on a block on which but three posts had beou changed. A Mr. Rots statotl his assessment for tho some work had $9 for each lot. He called attention to the fact that at least one, and he believed two, assessments on Broadway wore still submitted, generally speaking, involving a large amount of default ia the shape of interest. The complaint of Mr.

James A. Wlnham waB in respect to an excessive valuation of property his own caBe, and with others be knew of. After some more talk to the same effect, of a desultory character, tho whole matter web left in the handB of a committee, to be brought to the notice of the Centra! Association. MUNICIPAL. The Deadlock in the Board City Works Unbroken.

of A Possible Contest for Aldermnuic Seats. Uentcn Men Standing' on Technical, ities. Tho deadlock in the Board of City Works continues, and no changes can bo made. Flaherty stubbornly refuses to desert hia ricud Hayes, tho bell ringer, who has tho temerity to aspire to tho important position of Purveyor, and the negative Bennett is still porched on the fence, from which position he must cither get down or go without patronage. This is the way in which Fiahorty hopes to force him into voting for Hayes.

President Blocnm is going along quietly, attending to his business, and is interested in this squabble so far that he does not intend to permit, if possible, the removal of a competent and experienced man like Mr. Rhodes to make room tor such an utterly unfit individual as Hayes. He realize that the public interests would suffor by such a change. The oontest for the Superlntendoucy of Sewors will easily be settled after the Pureyorsbip ahall have been disposed of. Charley Trowbridge is backed by the John F.

Honry Influence for the position. Anothor strong candidate bos appeared in the person of Michael J. Dady, Inspector of tho new Municipal Building, who ia urged by Honest John French aud Mayor Schroodor. PolitlcB make strange bod follows. When Dady was appointod Inspector one of his most bitter opponents was Honest Mike is a Bhrowd young follow.

Ho Baw it would bo profilablu for him to get in W(tu joun, so ho did get In witn him. The result is, that John now regards him aa one of the most promts ing young men iu the city. Mike made the boud of friendship very firm when ho went up In tho Twentieth Ward to superintend the primary for John. Ho hs also the support of Aldorman Fisher, who Is a power in hinuelf. EUMOEKD AT.DEIIMANIC CONTEST, There is a rumor prevailing about the City Hall that Aldermen Sterling, Donovau aud Ilaardou, of the Soc oud, Twelfth and Fourtoeuth Wards respectively, in tern! to contcBt tho seats of their successors, J.i03srs.

Dwyor, O'ltoilly and Kcuua. The grouud stated is, that the Aldermen elect held official positions at the tinia of their election, being clerks under tho city government. There is nothing whatever in this point as long as they resign before January 1. A charter Bmeuilnrut of 1874 provides that no person so olocted (meaning an Alderman) shall hold any other offlco or official poai tion. Some people have oonatruod this section so as to muko it a bar against theso thrco Aldoraieu elect, THE TRUANT HOME.

Sup. Olark, of the Truant Home has dismissed a number of boys who woro committed thoro on complaints procured otherwise than by agents of tho Board of Educatiou. Tiiose dismissed wero taken charge of by their pareuts or guardians. Those wno huvo none will bo kept at the Home despite tho order of the Board. THE BROOKLYN THEATRE FltB.

The Brooklyn Tlnatre Fire Relief Fund CommittoD met yoBterday afternoon in the Mayor's office, Mr. Bchreeder presiding. Tho Committee have been paying out a mooth, but yesterday decided to reduce the amount to $1,200. Several of the wore dropped from the list. The balance of the fund on hand is about $11,000.

THE CITY TBEASUBY. City Treasurer Littlo, this morning, furnished the following for publication OrriOB City Theabpiieb, December 8, 1877. Balance on hand Docomber 8109.187.10 Received 1,713171.13 Total Warrants paid $151,572.18 Total Deposited Brooklyn Honk 148,264.70 Cily Bank 2 14 Lonn Island Bank Fiitt National Umk 8I 087.M Mechanics' Hunk 263.4W.7H Nassau Bank Trust C'nmnauy 16 Fulton Uauk Mechanics' and Traders' ISanli Bi.ll.M Manufacturers' National Bank 69,816.04 Cnnimoroml Hank Atlantic Hank 00 Sl.637,78.1.05 TAX RECEIPTS. The recepts for taxes yesterday, were $l'iU, 8152.07. Tiie total leceivod thuB far this year is $1,772,901.59.

During tho corrcspondiug period last yer, the total amount received, was $1,812,900.93. Tho rebate to dar waB forty cents on each one hundred dollars. WATER CONSUMPTION. The consumption of water yesterday was 30,798.175 U. S.

gallons, againBt 1111,715,771 gallonB on the corresponding day last year. Tho depth of water in thu storage reservoir 1b 11 feet V.i inches. FAMILY KOW. A Soup Sued For sinter. Botlieriiifr HI Last Friday iu the City Court before Judge Neilson, Mrs.

Sophia Canton sued her brothor William B. Higgins for alleged assault and battery, laying the damageB at $5,000. Defendant is a soap manufacturer and resides at No. 199 Cumberland street, and iB about 45 years of age. Ho was formerly a prominent momber of the Church of tho Puritaus, but is now said to be connected with Plymouth Churob.

From the testimony on the trial it appears that plaintiff aud defendant have not boen on good term since iho dealh of their father, about fifteen years ago. Ou the Fourth of July last, plaintiff returned from the South, and on July 28 plaintiff says on August 28 she called at detendant's residence. Ho mot her In the parlor and they shook hands. She had'aaked another brcthor to give hor a Bum of money, and In referonce to that, William said "JUy brother ha9 agreed to glvo you that monoy, and I think he is very foolish. You must sign a rooelpt." Dofondant says that she refused to sign It unless he gave her a oertBlu enrd case, but that Anally she signed the receipt and got the money and was to call when Mrs.

Hlvgius had returned from tho country for tho card ease. PlnlutiH soya that her brother said: "So you bullied your brother into lettiug you havo tho money." Sho says also that he called hor very bad names, which would not look wall tn print. Sho swears that her brother struok her with his fl3t on the Bide of tho head and tore her bounct before Bbe got tho money, beoauso she would not sign tho paper. Her brother denies this, and swears that his BUtor ap pllod a very vulgar epithet to hia wife, William B. Higgins, defendant's son, swears that Mrs.

Canton callod his mother a foul name, applied an opprobrious term to his sister, designated him as a drunkard, and characterised his father as a thief. After she got tho monoy sho put hor arms around her brothor's neck, and they kissed each other. On SepUmber 17 Mrs. Canton called at hor brother's residence for the card esse. A dilapidated ono was offered to her, which Bbe rejected.

"Brother, this 1b not my card case," s'jo said. "It Ib yours," he replied, "and if you don't take this you will got no other." Mrs. Canton aweara that at the samo timo her brothor Btruck her in tho car with bis (1st aud punched her. This took place at the front door, and she swears that her brother puhed her down the steps, so that her leg and the cap of her kneo were injured. Her arm was also biuieod, so that she had not been able to use her sewing niaciiine since.

Mrs. Cobb and David Cobb, plaintiff's sister and swear that they saw the bruises when she came to their houao soon after the assault. Defendant DENIES THE ALLEGED ASSAULT, and says (bat on the first occasion when his sister got the money, she was so offensive that he told hlB son to go for a policeman, and tliat on his refusing ho started to go for ono himielf. Hie sister, howevor, called him back, and promised to sign the paper. Then alio threw her ornia around him and kissed him, and he kissed her and forgave her.

On the latter oecasion he did not touch her, but only put up his hands to provont her entering the houso, and she ran against him. On the first trial before Judge Reynolds, a Jury of cloven stood. ovon for plaintiff to four for defendant. On the trial last week tho jury gave the plaintiff $2,000. Notice was servod this morning on tho plaintiff of a motion to set the verdict aside as excessive ana as contrary to the evidence.

For plaintiff, Place Harward, and Jore Wernberg, of counsel for defendant, John C. Smith, and H. Walden, of oouu)l. M1TK SOC1KTY CONCERT, The Mite Society of AU Souls' Univorsalist Church gave an utrtalnment In the ohapel in South Tenth street, last evening, which lorgely attended. A bnmorouB ekotcb presented, "A Conilo Dish of Pickles," oxcitod muchlaughtor, as did a comic debato, the aubjoot of whioh was, "Resolved, That an old bachelor ia happier than a marrlod man." Mr.

E. Berg ably eipoused tho oause of the bachelors, while the Benedicts were preaeuwd in Ihe most favorable light by Mr. Louis D. Bern. Ex Mnyor Hnll will lecture in tho Aondomy of Unsia one from this evening.

His subject will be, What will the Verdict Be I I A f'ipe Financial Saccesi Koporl at Che Treasurer and Formal Acknowledgments The fair of the Industrial School Association and Home for Destitute Children, held at tho Aoademy of Musio, last week, proved to be a fine success. The following report and acknowledgments are mod by the Treasurer, Mrs. S. C. Hnlbert, and by the Board of tbeabubeh'b bbpobt.

Proceeds of the fair for the benefit of the Industrial School Association and Home for Destitute Children. held at tho Academy of Music, 6, 7 and 8, as far as heard from, nearly onc tniru or me tames not having been reported to the Treasurer A. A. Low 1W.00 A. M.

100.00 C. A Thurston H. B. Claflin Mrs. Ell Robblna (Church of our Father).

H. D. Folhemiui H. 0. Hulbert S.

V. White E. H. R. Lyinan Mrs John W.

Mason MraHoraoe Waters 100.00 100. uO 100.00 1U0.00 loaoo 60.00 60.00 60 00 (0.00 50.03 RO.Otl 60.00 50.00 15.00 20.00 K.OO 20M lo.oo 10.00 10 00 w.oo 10.00 10 00 6.00 6 00 fj.00 5.00 bOO 5.00 Dharlcs Dimon R. P. N. Soutbwlok Grooaleaf Spicer Win.

Horard B. W. Delamater H. Wheeler K. Mrs.

Eddy C. H. B. W. McGiunis H.

W. Maxwell Cash Thonuie P. Norris, M.D I. H. Frothlngham d.

fjOKat! Mr. Hai tarrlsou Total subscriptions S1.28S.00 Receipts from tables, doors, Ac, so far as reported .10.67 $5,895.37 S. O. Hv'LUKHT, Treasurer. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

The managers ot tho Industrial School Association and Home for Destitute Children dostre to mako the following acknowledgments of articlos donated in aid of the fair To SheldoD, Banks Jfc chest tea; Hosui ter Skldmore, canuod meats; Mr, Gill, tes; H. K. F. B. Thurber aoneral groceries; Reeve Gage, canned vcKetoblos; Edward Emerson, hams and cheese; liegemen perfumes and extracts; E.

R. Durkee general grooeries; Packard James, extracta I an(, amoes: D. H. HouahtaUnu. tea: Chaa.

'HiKBins, laundry soap; smith nour; o. v. uavuji shall, tea; Scranton i barrel of apples and soap; N. If. Dudley oannod vegetables; D.

K. Baker, gonersl groceries; Jewell prepared flour; Amoa Bobbins, turkeys; B. T. Babbitt, soap; J.B. Hondorson, groceries: Morton's Sootoh Bakery, biscuits; Mollon i hagen, cak HO; Amieraou, iruu cuae, dii.

owuum. J. F. Anderson. wraDDine paper: Bidaewooa ehosttea Ice Company, iaO pounds ice; Borden 12 quarts conaenseu mua; ur, uuuorsiouve, oo quurha Larrabec, preserves and Jellies; Mr.

Taggart, grapes; Mr. Porker, oranges; Miss Middietoo, fruit; Mlas Bhir loy, fruit; Mrs. Terry, fanoy goods; through Mra. Eddy, a sewing machine; if. B.

Phillips, flour; J. B. Burnett, flour; Fool Son, flour; Mr. Phillips flour; Hewott 4 Herman, flour; J. W.

Moore flour; J. W. Wbittomore A Son, flour: S. 8. Broomby, flour; Walter Oorr butter; J.

0. Van Nostrand, butter; Geo. H. Roberts, cartage; Miss Mold, doll'a hot; Ohapdlar use of piano; Sorimgoour, shades; Rogers through Mrs. S.

S. Oiapp, fine assortment Oliver ware Arthur P. Clapp, riohly oarvod braoket: Ovington Brothors, tnrough Mra. Peet, French chino; Mrs. Eugeno J.

Grant, a nnbia; from Mexican Mlssiop, through Mrs. Peat, engravings; Misses Stock, a pair French Jardinieres; A. T. Stewart through Mrs. Coopsr, iilka and satins; Journeay Burnham.

eilka and dry goods; O'JBrJen neck ties and Batin for lining of quilt; Mr. Stubba, flowers; Mrs. Billings, flower; J. Weir Son, basket of flowers, out flowers and grasBOB; Mr. Philllpps, basket of flowers and cut flowers; Mr.

Fitzslmmons, basket of flowers; Ovington Bros, 2 pair vbbcb; Mro. W. H. Cary, pair Jardinieres, Dearl card receiver and psintina; Mr. Frost, fanoy i goods, valued $26; Mrs.

John Frothlngham, fanoy goods, basaeta ana pamunK; wr. jjurjjc.t, jarge rAi.ei.jr of baskets and li casters! Mrs. Lovell, infant basket; Miss StephonBon, fancy goodB, W. H. Lyon Chinese and Japanese goods; Job.

B. Taylor, fancy goods and poroelaln to valuo ol $183; the Maternity, booka; Mrs. Combi, painting; Mrs. Sterling, pair vases; Hecker flour and farina, also au ample Bupply of hot griddle cokes during the fair: Mrs. Lizzio B.

Hubbard, food beverages. Tnanks ore due to Masters Harry Pcckham aud Nichols for their entertaining performance? of Punch and Judy during the fair; alao, to C'lias. Lewis for excellent music and to the lartfo corps of young ladios who freely gave their eorvioeB during the fair. THE ALLEGED MALPRACTICE. In ves titration by Voroner Nolan and a Jury Is it Proper to Bliotor a Tivo icur Olrt Clilld? How Doctors Diftfer.

Coroner Nolan and a j'ury yesterday aftor noou.in the Fourth Di'triot Courtroom, concluded tha Inquest on the body of tho two year old child, Josoph Piraudo, whose death was attributed to malpractice on the part of Dr. Dolanue, of 178 Fourth Btreet, who attended the little one until within four daya of its doath. Dr. Charlos H. Wilson, a young physician, was then summonod to attend the child.

Seeing tho flosh ou ihe breast quite raw, tbe result of a Spanish fly blister applied by Dr. Dolanne, he reiused to give a certificate until au investigation waB mado by tho Coroner. A pnfl mortem was made by Dr. Creamer, the rCBiilt of which iB given clsewhorc. The principal testimony was that glvou by the two physicians, who differed as to Iho propriety of applying a SpaniBh fly blialer to otwo year old child, DB.

DELANNE'S TESTIMONY is glvou in substance below I Bin a practicing physicion of twenty eix yenrB stand ins in this oouutrj in 1858 I received diploma from tho New York Medical College provlous to my coming to thia country I was Buracon for three years in tho FrencB Navy was oallod to attend tho deceaaod at hts parents' residence, 84 Wythe avenue, four weeks before Mb death tho child was thon suffering from a heavy cold Mrs. Pirando told me tho deceased had linn coiif7hfncr two weeks before mv first visit aftor examination I found tha cells oC the luugn filled up too aecoasea was uuneriug iruiu ptieuuionm auer applying remedios which had not the deBirod effeot, 1 ordered a SpaniBh fly blister to be applied to reliovo tho lungs I told Mrs. Flraudo to koep tho blister on until it raised water when I callod the following morning I found the blister on tha deceased Mrs. Pirando probably left It on too long, but that had nothing to do with the child's death I then ordered a flax seed poultice to cool the burning sensation of tho blister I also instructed Mrs, Pirando to use salve the child rapidly grew better, and was able to ba about in a few days I attended Ihe ohlld for a wook afterward, but chawed nothing for my visits; I saw tha child ploying in the street the Thursday before its death am Baiis fiod MY TBEATMENT WAS PROPEB the ohlld died of plouro pneumonia I hava no ill feeling toward Dr. Wilson do not even know him 1 was not under the lnfluonoe of liquor when I proBcnbed the blister; the medical authorities do recommend a fly blister for a child two ysars of age did not take the temoerature of tho child' body it (b not taken in tu0 pleuropneumonia waB brought on by auaden cold, DB.

OHABLES H. WILSON wh.i altondod tho child tbroo or four days before, its Cioacn, lestmeu: i reamo at nu. in xyiur biioki; ifiauu i atod from tho New York Univaroity in 1870; first oalled to aeo the deceased Novemher 21 found him suffering i torriblo pain; got a history of the cobo from bin mother; fouud a apace of i)4 aud 3 inches on tho breast, from whioti a fatty offensive) dlsoharge like i gangrene was issuing Mrs. Pirando said that Bne bad kept the blister on ono hour; tha SpaniBh fly would produoe a blister in ten minutes; could discover nothing amiss with the child's lungs applied remedial with a vlow to healing tho sore on the breast told the mother thon that the child wob so de I bililated it would die 0 lung tioublo I refused to 1 give a certificate of death bocause I considered It a doubtful case I havo no ill feeling toward Dr. Delan i ne am, as far as can be, a specialist In lung it is customary iu lung troubles to tsko tho temperature of the body disoovorod no symptoms of luag trouble at first, or of diphtheria the use of blisters on childron of two years or so IS CONDEMNED my treatment of the child is eustainod by ProfesaorB Firth, Smith and I.oomis.

Dr. Sohuler, of 123 Fourth streot, was noxt exnmlued as a medical oxpori. He. tefltiliod as follow I am a practicing physician for tho past eight years heard part ol tho testimony given at the investigation I might apply a blister to a child under certain ciroum stanccs I would not use a Spanish fly blister except under extraordinary circumstances. The testimony of Mrs.

Pirando, the deceased's mother, and Henry Douglass, a Wythe ovonue drtig gist, elicited nothing material. Tho result of the pout mortem mode by Dr. Joseph Creamer, waa next put in evidence. It is as follows I fuuud a raw ur face over tbe breast, tho effect of a blister applied by ono of the attending physlciaus, which was conclusive to me that disease of the chest bad been recognize! previous to the death of the child. THE VEPDICT.

The Jury then retired, aud alter a brief deliberation returned the following verdiot Jcsepb Pirando camo to his death by pleuro pneumonia, November 28, 1877, at the tosidonce of his No. 84 Wytho avonuo. GESERAIi ATOOIIFOKU'S LECTCKE. General Stewart L. Woodford has consonted to deliver tho address in the Academy of Music, January 15, for the benefit of the Soldiora' Home, now bo nearly completed at Bath, Steuben County, in this State.

The photographs of the buildings show them to be in a rtntj of forwardness which will insure their completion by Spring. They are admirably constructed both at regards uicbitecture and the noble purpose for which they aro designed. Tho lecture bas for its theme "The Soldiers' Home," which Goneral VVoodford knows bo woll how to render interesting. The Berviooa of the Police and Fire departments hove bean soourod to sell these tickets, with thus far, great success. Prtxes are offered in both departments for thoso who effect the greatest Bales in the polico ono of $50 gold, one of $20 gold and one of $10 gold to thoie who eell the groatest number relatively, and ono of $5 gold for each preoinct.

In tbe Fire Department, one of $20 gold and one of $10 gold for tho same results. As there are many old soldiers in each department the manner in which each bas gone to work to earn prize is encouraging to the miuagora of tho enterprise and will Insure an immense audience to hear General Woodford's lecture. A HOUSE FIKKP III A TIPSI TE.VAM'. Half an hour before rnidsiight last night the occupantj of a three story tenement at tbe rear of 200 Soholes street were rouBCd from sleep by the terrifying cry of "Fire proceeding from the second floor. The tenant of the rooms in that part ot the building, whose name is Jacob Koffan, bad reached home very drunk, and in trying to light himself to his bedroom fell and smashed a keroseno lamp he carried in his hand.

The blazing oil ignited Eoffan's bed, while he narrowly escaped being severely burned by tho oppor tune assistance of a neighbor, who dragged him out to a place of safety. Strangely enough this friendly turn was not appreciated by Jacob, whoso stupid condition prevented his realizing the imminent danger he had escaped. Nothing bnt fight would satisfy him, and in consequence Jacob was arrestod for being both drunk and disorderly, on which charge Justice Gnck to day committed him for a term of ten days. The damage resulting from the fire will not exceed ten dollars all told. JOBS LAWIiKB ASSOCIATION The annual ball of tho John Lawler Association was given last night at Rivers' Hall, Court street.

There was a largo company presont, and thoroughly enjoyable time waa had. Among those noticed on tho floor were Alderman ftane and lady, John Dawler and lady, P. Keenan and lady, John J. Tyler and lady, C. J.

Martin and lady, Ed. W. Tynan and lady, M. E. Butler and lady, John Y.

Glllon and lady, John W. ThompBon and lady, Owen F. Gallagher and lady, M. J. Kearney and lady, J.

N. Walsh and lady, Thos. J. Eeenan and lady, John T. Menick and lady, James H.

Kelley and lady, and M. J. Hart and lady. COariMENTAllT COSCEBT. Mr.

Alexander Elder, the popular reader, was last evening tendered a complimentary concert in the First Baptist Church, Fifth Blreet, corner of South Fifth street. It was largely attended. Mr. Elder read Bcvoral selections which woro applaudod, Among tho contributing talent wero the Misses Kittie Ctvanagh, Cora L. Kelly, Laura C.

Foster aud Mr. Orooko, voord ists Mr. Albert Millar, guitarist Professor Linden L. Parr, organist; Misses Nettie Road and Jennie Munier, pianists, and tha Lyrlo quartet. i i TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11, 18J7.

TELEGRAMS. The Great Russiais Victory at Plevna. A Desperate but Unsuccessful Sortie by the Tarks Osman Pasha and His Army Forced to Surrender After a Fire Hours' Struggle. St. Pktebsb.ibo, December 10 The news of the lall of Plevno occasions great tojolc iuR hero.

The theatres aro oelebr.iiib fr the victory by special additions to the usual programmes. F.nthuel astic populav demonstrations in honor of tho Imperial family aud the army aro mode in the streets an i public places. Great crowds are assembled chairing and singing tho national antnem. The city is partially Illuminated. Booot, December 10.

At o'clock this morning Osuiau Pasha's entire army attacked the Hueninn corps holding the line of investment on the left "bank of the River Vid, endeavoring to rorce a passage. The attack was made with desperate energy and a portion of the Turkish troops did, in fact, penetrate the lino of iotrencli iQOute and batteries, but all attempts to break through the positions of the grenadiers wore ineffectual. Afler five hours' sovere the Turks were defeated. Osman IJaaha was surrottD led on all sides and was coiripsltcd to surrender with bis whole army. Up to th pr.sent it is impossible to estimate the number of Turkish prisoners or the Quantity of war material taken.

"We only know that everything in Plevna has fallen into our hands. The ltnesinn losses are inconsiderable compared with tho results obtained. Minister Welsh's Reception. LtVEni'ooL, Decorabsr 11. At o'clock this morning Mr.

Fuirehild, the United states Consul here, and a number of leading merchants boarded the steamship Adriatic to receie United States Minister Welsh. Af ter exchanging courtesies the party proceeded to the landing stage, where the Mayor, members uf the Ceiinci! aud other leading citizens were assembled. Ab Mr. Welsh landed Her Majesty's aieainer liesistanee, of the Channel squadron, and the New Brighton fort, fired nalutes. A band played "Hail and tho assembly chocrod.

Tho AJayor formally welcomed Minister only in the name of Liverpool, but on behalf of tho country at large. He said he trusted Mr. Welsh's mission would bo prodnctlvo of the most friendly on! ogreeablo results. Mr. WelBb replied, xpreaslng hi; slncore thanks for the cordial welcome extended to him.

He said he rejoiced at the friendly fe.lint? bctwCen tho two nations, and would do his utmost 6o maintain and increase that friendship. Tho p.trty ihen drove off in tho Mayor's Stat carriage amidst clieora. France. MANCiiE.STF.n, December 11. A Paris dispatch to the Guardian says "It is believed that if AT.

Batbie'a combination fails a Ministry of experienced Bonapartist will take the problem in hand, and find a prompt solution of it." 'Jt'Uc Body of a fflltjaiiitr IVorunn Discovered. Pobt Jnnvis, N. Docember 11. The body of Mrs. Cox, the inuaue woman who ran away from her home in this place on tho 23rl of Octo ber, in weak condition, was yesterday discovered on tho top of the Shawangunk Mountains, near here, by Joseph Newbauer, a hunter.

The body was partly de stroyed by animals, Arrested tor Arson. MonniBTOws, N. December 11. Daniel l'oumaue, a recently discharged employe uf the Mount Hope Mining Company, was orrealoil yesterday at Mount Hope and commiltod to the County Jail charged with setting fire to the baru and stables of the Company, on the night of December 6, which, with the contents aud thirty head of stock were burned, invoiv iiig a los3 of $10,000, on which there was no insurance. Fire at Oullicl, Vt.

West Randolph, Vt, December 11, 1877. A fire at Bethel last night, destroyed two largo blocks, the stock of several business ilrmB, and tho effects of three or four families. The. principal lossts arc: J. J.

Wilson, hotel keeper, $4,000, insured for G. E. Williams, $308, iusure.l for $500 G. E. Graham, dry 'goods, iUBttiud for $10,000 A.

J. Davis, store keeper, $2,500, insured for $1,350. Six Prisoners Escape. Rondout, N. December 11.

Six prisoners escaped from the Kingston Jail, last night, by sawing tho belts and locks off tno doors. It is supposed the saw waB provided by a friend vlBillng the prisoners. Tho escaped prisoners wero committed forcrlme.i ranging from petit larceny to attempted rnpo. Officers are now hunting for thom. Tlie Ciucinnr ti C'ir: I.nsl Night.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Dnccmbprll. The los sustained by tho lire in the Meader furniture factory lost night will reach insurance, Clitef Joseyli and His Rand. Leavenworth, December 11. It Is estimated that over 5,000 people visited Chiof Joseph and his band of Nez PcrccB, Fort Leaven, worth ou Sunday. Religious services held in a tent.

They arc mostly Catholics. Suspension of a Bank. Docomber 11. Simpson Bank of this city went Into voluntary liquidation to day, aud J. Oamv was nppolnted rc c.lver.

It was the oldest banking institution iu the II Is helievoJ th! Iho assots of the bank, if not Bueriflced, will bo aufttolent to pay the crodltors in full Wcatlser Probabilities. Washington, December 11. For Now Enalaud and the Middle States and lower lake region, falling, followed by rising barometor, southerly winds, warmer, clear and partly cloudy weather arc probable, except occasional snows or rain from the lirs! to tho lai di6ttlct, and succeeded iu tho lust by slightly lower temperature. ItECOBD OP THE THEKMOMETKR. The followina i the record of thermometer, as kept at tho Brooklyn Dah Faolk odtce; 2 A.

A. 10 A. 44 46 47 4 4F; 4 A. M. 5 a.

M. li 37 I M. SI'. 8 A Si I AveraRo io Ati iuuu ttmiueruture suine dtu laur sear. C0UXTY MATTERS, rrocccdlnjjs of the Supplies Co mini tf.e.

Supervisors Strong, Williamson, NutliRii, Phelps, Sexton and Eger, of Supplies Committer, uk this morning. Bsveral bills for supplleB furnished lo the County Buildings wero approved and signed. The Chairman considered that tho present form of affidavit atlBcbed to bills was insufficient, bcoaute it laiied to state whether the goods or other orticlec urniBho i or not. It simply Btated tho bills were correct, Tho new Board ought to see that a new affidavit was drawn up. A resolution was passed instructing the meat oon Iractor to Htate in Mb bill the number of quarters of moat jniiahed by him to the County instead of mentioning the pounds only.

When ho complies with tho resolution, hie bills will bo approved by Iho Committee. Sup. Nathan called the attention of the Committee to a violation of tho KmergouCy act by the Commis of Charities. ALLEGED VIOLATION OF LAW. The Commissioner of Charities are allowed by the Kuicroncy act to spood $500 within the month, but not moro than i'250 at any one time.

It appears, however, that Commissioner Storms gave an order for lnosquito netting to bo used on the beds in the Baby Ward, the cost of which amouuted to four hundred and odd dollars. The firm from whom the purchaso was mado were instructed to render two bills for the netting, so that each would be within the limit prescribed by law. A. M. Bland, ono of the firm, appeared before the Supplies Committee and mdo a statement substantially the same as the foregoing.

The Commissioners, ho said, approved of hie bills. Ho was previously led to understand that the Commissioners oould spend only $250 per month. THE JAIL COMMITTEE. Supervisors Gubner, Moran, Van Colt, Walker and Hohn, of the Jail Committee, met in eieoutive session this morning, and icinaiued until afternoon consider iui! the questions cf Importance relative to the jail plans and Iho Sheriffs pries for the board of prisoners in Raymond street Jail, which woro roferred to them at the las! meeting of the Board of Supervisors. They will mako reports on them at the meoting Thursday afternoon.

A KFAiaiLU FIZZLE, The Local Baby Suow a Failure. There were but twenty seven babies on exhibition at Association Hall, at M. There are in the show three sets of twins and a boy, 3 years old, that weighs but 18p juuds. There is no baby in the show that fell out of a third Btory window, swallowed a soup plate, or was born hours after its mother was dead. There was ono visitor at the show at 1:30 this P.

M. A young man at the door toll tho reporter that 'J00 babies had been cutered and they were cxpectod to be ou hand this evening. The twenty sevon babies on exhibition are very uuinterestlog looking croituies tnd the mothers are Iho same. The doorkeeper said nUnt the show would bo kept opon as long aa it paid. COMMITTED, alio JUun Who ltobticid irrauk stvll't'ai ItcsiUcnci Commuted.

Shortly after seven o'clock this morning, Court Oflic3r Kelly, ol Judtfo Semhr's Court, accompanied by another policeman, entered Raymond street Jail aud callod for Th Smith, the man who broke inlo and robbed the house of Mr. Frank Swift, on Bedford avenue a few nigbts since. The clls which led been ss Dfual locked up for the night were not yet i pened. Asaisiaut keeper Schulu immediately pro ixcded to coll No. 6, where Smith was confined, and awaking him from his flumbers notified bim to diets, that he wa3 wanted without.

The prisoner asked no ijuestious but leisurely proceeded to perform his telle wilh as much caro as though ho were preparing for a breakfast. Full thirty minutes were consumed, aud then he inuntered into the ufUco, where the Koi. was enabled to get a good view of (him. lie is a alio about 30 cars of oud not mors than live feet seven inches In height, il wan taken before ocmcr and held iy await the action of ths (rand luiy. liie KllivU (iiin mris'in i eoifnfultcrt Ut the IViillMrtKu'y ior thirty for a jv.

of rilrjja in front Zl.xauJer Uuid'a fct'. )' uitoiuoon. I i I i i i 1 I I I i I i Two Notorious Characters Disposed of. A Two Moatos and Ten Days' Vacation Out side the Walls of a Prison Sundry Other Light Fingered Craftsmen Disposed of. A case of considerable importance to the peaceful and property loving public was disposed of in the Court of Sessions yesterday afternoon.

Among the cases on the criminal calendar of the Court of Sessions was the indictment for buralary in tho first de gTee against John E. Melton and Charlos Jonea. When first arraigned a plea of not Rullty had been entered by both, but before tbe ease came to trial Melton pleaded guilty to grand larceny from a dwolling house, but Jones stood his (rial. The case against thom was as follows No. 28 Manhattan avenue, Greenpoint, near Java street, le occupied as a bntoher shop by George Marrow, who lived with hia family over the storo.

His fam ily consisted of hts wife and daughter and a niece, young lady abont twenty years old. On the after con of November 4, Mrs. Marrow ont the niece up ttalrs to seo that tho doore of the living apartments were all secure. The young lady tried them, and finding them all locked returned down Btalrs to the store floor, hcTO the family were assembled. About seven in tho evening a dieturbanco or noise was heard up Btairs, and the daughter, a littlo girl, went up to see what was tho matter.

She came back with tho news that two men were in the. rear apartment rummaging tho bureau draws. Mr. Marrow was busy down ceilar, and tbe word was passed down to him that thieves wore iu tho house. He came up the stepa which opened out on the sidewalk, and at tbe same instant the nieoo Bteppod out of tho etoro to the sidewaik.

Just at that moment I th two thieves came out of the hall door, and the gir1 I bod a fair view of their facCB. Thoy Btarted across tho i street on the run, and she saw one of them with a roll I of flannel iu hia hand, in which a number of Bilver epoous and forks wero wrapped. Marrow gave chase followed by hlB niece. The two thioves ran toward (' Java streot, and turned down that Ihorougbfaro on tho run. But their pursurers were too close upon them ond saw tbe two men stop ond hide in the doorway.

Marrow rushed up and grappled with the stonter of tho two whioh turned out to be Jones. In the 6cuftle they wrestled nearly acrosB the street, the plucky gir helping her undo all Bhe could and calling loudly for assistance. Meanwhile the other fellow made good his escape for the present. With the aBBifltaneo of some of the neighbors Jones was secured and taken to the Station House. Within the hour Multon was brought In.

He had been arrested by an offloer and tho silver ware and a silver watch belonging to Mr. Marrow were found in his possession. The young lady, fully identified the men as tho two whom she had soon coating out of the ha llway. The above faots were produced ou trial yestorday, aad the guilt of tho two men waa fully proveD. It was a olose question whether the charge of burglary in the first degree could be sustained upon tho evidence.

That crime oonBiBts in forcibly robbing an inhabited dwelling, but tho larceny from a dwelling houae was fully oatabliBhed. When tho ovldonce waa all in on both Bldefl, the oounsel for Jones offered lo plead guilty to tho crime of laroeny, and as there was some doubt about the other offonse, tho plea was adopted. Melton had already pleadad guilty to the same offense. THE SENTENCE. Both men were then arralenod at tho bar for sentence, Jones had already boen recognized as a fellow just out of Stato Prison where he had Forved a sentence nnder tho name of "Cole" Guion, having been Bont up jrom New York.

In answer to questions ho said his real name was George Abrahams. Melton known as a thief but hud never boon in prison before Judge Moore then gave tho men a short lecture upon their careor in crime and seutonoed Melton to five years in tho Penitentiary, and Jones, alias Abrahams to oight years in the same pleasant reoort. Both men were sent back to the cell, aud the busi nes' of the Court proceodod. They ore known to belong to the gang of thie7es who rendezvous In tho neighborhood of Second avenue and Thirty fourth street, in New York, where there is a notorious thioves' resort. Abrahams is known as one i of the most desperate and daring burglars in the busl ness, and he has already sorvod two terms in Stata prison.

Ho only camo out from Sing Sing the 1st of last October, where he hod "dono" a ten years' sentence, so that he only enjoyed a little vacation of two months and ten days botweon 8ing Sing aud Crow Hill, and a part of that time has beeu spent in Ilaymoud street Jail. Melton is not so well known, but the. polico know him as a desperate thief. It was Bomewhat rcmarkahlo that two eiich well known burglora who usually devoto themselves to "fancy" business, robbing Btores, warehouses and the like, should so far demean themselves as to condoscend to petty sneak theieving operations. But like the majority of the tiiaves' fraternity at this period, thoy were "down on their luck" and "dead broke," and ready to do anything that would yield a little money.

But they slipped up in their little scheme, and now will do the county some service under the guardianship of Keeper Sbevlin. It is a matter of i counrotulation that two such desperate characters are safely deposited within the walls of the Ponitcntlory. A man of Abraham's prominenco tn tha owoll mob," always has plenty of friends and admirers, and when men of his kidney get in troublo and aro brought before the Courts, the heolers are always on hand i to see what befalls them. Consequently, whon Jones was brought up for trial yesterday, thero were a con 1 sldcrablo number of his friends present on tho back benches in the Court room. It has been surmised that attempts have been made to resono the two men, and It is known that upon one occasion, when tbey were being transported from tho Justice's Court to tho jail tho prison van was followed by two or three men in a wation.

It looked yestorday as though somo attempt might be madt at a rescue by tbe ill looking gang on tho book seate, and when the business of the day had been concluded and the officers were ready to removo tho i Judge Moore issued an order that uo ono except the officers and the file of prisoners should be allowed to lcavo the court room. Whon that order was given a blank look of astonishment spread over the faocs of the crowd on the book benches, whioh was succeeded by looks of anger and growls of rage. They were a considerably astonished crowd. The prisoners, hnndouffod in oouplets, wero marched out uudor the charge of the offlcera, and tho doors were kept oloied for eoine time, until they should hove obtained a fair start. Then tbe doors wero opened and the whole crowd stampeded like a lot of sheep, Tho other, sentences imposed yestorday afternoon wore as follows John Jachel, convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses, was Bent to the Ponitentiary for two yours and six months.

When arralgnod at tho bar bo eaid he had $750, and would pay back all tbe money he bad obtnlnod, but Judge Mooro told him he had better provide for Mb wife and child, who are conflnod in the Jail at her request, because sho could get nothing for hor support. John Fugarty, who had pleaded guilty to petit larceny, waB then arraigned for aentonoo. Ho was woll known aa a disorderly character. "Fogarty," ald Judge Mooro, "you have had a narrow escape this timo. You may not be so lucky again.

Tho best wo can do for you, this time, 1b six montbo in tho Ponitentiary." Ann Anstoy, convlctod or assault Jand battery, was sent back to tho jail for twenty days. This morning, Josoph Wright, indicted for grand larceny, withdrew his plea of not guilty, and pleaded guilty to an attempt at grand He wob re mandod for sentence. Robert McGiinchy was convicted of assault and battery with intent to do bodily harm, and was also remanded. William Rogers, accused of grand larceny, was placod on trial, and boforo tho case was concluded, pleaded guilty to petit larceny. Remanded for sentence.

ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH FAIR. The ladies of St. Anthony's R. C.

Church, Greenpoint, Inaugurated a fair in tho basement of the edifice, last evening. As It was the intention, until a few days ago, lo hold tho bazar in tbe old church on i India street, the change did not afford tho Committee, who had the management of the affair In charge suiri clont time to havo all the arrangemonts perfected last evening. As the seats in the basement aro all stationary, they bad to be boarded over so as to make a temporary floor. The numerous fables, containing articles principally of a costly nature, were spread around the hall bo is to afford tbe patrons and the attendant ladles ample space to move around. Tbe articles exhibited for sale were IN EYEBY CASE DONATED.

For the post month tho ladles have been exerting thomselvea soliciting contributions to the fair. They wero succoBsful in an eminent degree. A solid set of ailver, Bets of china, crockery wore, an improved cabl net aowlng machine, a Bilk quilt, oil paintings, engrar ings, Bmall statues of Baints, Bihles, voluable prayer books, a clock of unique design, a ailver cake basket and other costly artlolea were displayed on the tables, showing that tho lodieB had not been idle. The bazar as a whole, showed careful preparation in Ihe distribution of the tables and in the variety and appropriateness of tbe articles exhibited, while the attendant ladies tried earnestly to please their patrons. THE TABLES.

The Sodality table, whioh contained articles of a useful and ornamental nature, was in charge of the members of that Society. Mesdames Kane, Flood and Craddock had principal charge. Tho children's table, which was loadod down with toys of all kinds, proved quite attroctive for the little ones. It was in charge of the Misses Martin and Barry. A table for fancy articles and domoillo goods proved both attractivo and remunerative.

It was atlonded by the Misses Annie and Mary Healey. The refreshment table, which was quite a feature was attendsd by Miss Fitoh, Miss Fiizgibbons, Mrs) Csppor and Miss Fanny Smith, The shooting gallery was well patronized. A silk quilt, at tbe oloss of the fair, will be put up for competition between tho six societies of tbe church. The society winning the quilt will inBtead receive a handBomo flag. Tbe quilt will then be put up at auction.

PICKLES AJlO I.KJIO.VS. At 3:30 o'clock this morning as Thomas Burns was passing tho corner of Park and Franklin avenues, he was set upon by a man named John Pickles, who knocked him down, and aa Burns allegca, attempted to rob bim. Burns shouted for help and Officer Lemons, of the Fourth Precinct, hurrying to the scene aucceodM in arresting Pickles. The pria oner was arraigned before Justice Riley and pleaded not guilty to tho charge of attempted Mghway robbery preferred against him. Pickles weS eommllted to jail to await examination.

ADAM'S FALL. Like Adam of old his namesake, Adnm Smith, aged ton years, boa come to grlsf through a fondness for apples. This youth, with other lads, on Sunday broke Into George Conklln's store in Johnson avenue, and removed half barrel of fruit valued at ten Bhillings. Adam to day confessed bis transgression tq Justice Guck and has been conatgued to tho Houso of Botugo or one year. Brooklyn Credulity Threatened With Another Test A Central Elevated Railroad from Fulton Ferry to Greenwood Cemetery Grand Detour at Wall Street Ferry Great Yalue Added to Property Along: the Line.

While iron plora ore being discussed for Coney Island, and tho Flatbush and Coney Island Railroad ia being pushed forward, anothor oandldate for publio favor springs up in anothor quarter. It comes forth under the titlo and suporaorlptlon ot tho Brooklyn Central Elevated Railroad. Its pro jectora oontemplote starting from Fulton Forry, on Furman street, and terminating ot the depot of the Prospect Park and Coney Island Rmlroad. Tho engineer's offlco of thia road is at No. 231 Broadway, Now York, oud the engineers are Maolay and Davis.

From THE PBEIilMINAES REPORT on route and construotiou, just rendored by the engineers, the roader is servod with tho following. Tho proposed lino is as follows, viz: Beginning at or near the Fulton Forry and running through ond along Furman streot (making a dotour toward Wall street Ferry at tho crossing of Montague street) to Atlantic avenue; through At.lo.utio avenue to Flatbush avenue; through Flatbush avenue; to Eighth avenue; through Eighth ovenuo to Twentieth street to Ninth avenue, the general terminus and dopot hoinu located on Ninth avennB between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, opposlto tho uepui ui jao rrospoci i arK ana uoney island Kail ruivii, ueiug a total distauoe of about four aud a uair muss. This route should become a prcot urtory for a large proportion of Iho tido of travel orossing tho East River, connecting as it docs the main ferries with each other and the. Lona Iauuid Railroad, patk aud cemetery, and tho Prospect Park and Coney Inland Such road will supply a want long felt, by relieving ino ovcrorowaea eurtuce tratnc of the thoroughfares; euhouoe the value of all property along the lino find Bdjacont thereto inoroosc tbe conveniences of tho residents in tbe outlying; districts reduce the time of transportation fo the tnoet frcquonted pleasure resorts, like Rockawoy, Coney lslaud, provido a popular, rapid ond oDnifortable means of conveyance through the heart of (lie city, snd by a suitable provision for fuueral (ralna, greatly facilitate the enormous travel to and fiom Greenwood. Owing to tho comparativo INFANCX OF ELEYATED lUIT.ItOADS, the best form of structure ha.a probably not yet boen ovolved.

To satisfy every condition and requirement, it should couibino economy, durability, Btrouglti, lightness aud uniformity of appearauce, with the least possible encroachment upon the rights of private property and tho interests of tho general public. Tho moat ordinary form of an elevated railroad is the adaptation of a bridge eunerstructure to streets and avenues, of which the oolnmUB or BUpports should so subdivide tho blockB as to leave all street crossings and entrances dear. The comoluition and arrangement of trusses aud columns or supports should, be such aa to withstand tho severest BhookB and vibrationB, while avoiding a heavy uu aightly structure, and all undue waste of maloriol. Differences of opinion exist as to the best relative posi tious of tho tracks audjsupports, and ss to (he locution of the latter with reference to the ourb or roadway. Some prefer tbe ourb line for tho distribution of the supports, tho centre tine of tracks being carried over the same.

Against this may bo urged tho disadvantage of near proximity to houeo and tho running of trains over tho heads or pedestrians. Others favor a similar location of the columns, connectod by transverse girders, lorrying tho tracko in tho oentro of the Btreet, whioh would appear desirable where the span is not excessive. On wide avenues the columns may bo placed in tho roadway, leaving sufficient space for tenuis to pass ou cither Bide, tho tracks being either directly over tho oolnmua, or "carried bytransYorno girders is before mentioned. Tho track superstructure should not have a less olevation than sevonteeu feet above tho slreot grade, this being the standard adopted by the principal elevated railroad in this city (New York.) TUBMAN STREET being narrow, with but little spare room ou the roadway, tho columns will necessarily bo on tb.p iine of tho curbs, tho roadway being tpannod and tho trucks carried over It. On Atlantio and Flatbush avenues, a Uno of columns can be placed to advantage on oaeli Bide of tho horse railroad traoks, oonnocled at the top by light girders, tho centre line of the tracks being ovor the centre lino of the columns, or transverse girders may carry the tracks as shall hereafter be decided.

The columns will be so plaead as to leave an ample roadway In the cmlrc of tho ovenuos between the ooluuius, and also between the same and the curbs. The columns will bo distributed on Ihe curbs on Eighth avenue and Twentieth stroet, and tho roadway spanned by trausvorae girders, tho wilth of tho same not adniiltlnB of any rrectlonB. and tho running over the pidowalk being objectionable as before stated. It will be a double track road tl.roiihout Us entire lcuglb, with a cttuao of 4 foot. 8 iuc.bcs.

and all necessary sidings aud convenient stations. Detailed estimate of cost, with ploiiB of construction, grndf Ac, wiil bo submitted as soon as tho route is adopted, and Iho necossary surveys completed. PRO BONO P0BLIOO. Tbe Eaole lurniahoB this preliminary report of the ongincors for tbe information of tho public, and especially for (he benefit of parties interested along tho vory important route whioh Is proposed to be taken for tho projected road. Of course, the Commou Council will have to ba consulted op the subject, and the wishes of tbe residents and property owners ou tho route will havo some weight either for or against the prosecution of the plan.

As it doss not appear that any company bus been, as yet, organized, It is to bs presumed that the report of tho engineers Is, in all respects, what it is styled, preliminary." To make tho company, stockholders are somewhat of a necessity, and tho "preliminary report" may Influence a oomiug together of such elements. So far, tho headquarters of the Central Elevatod Railroad in Brooklyn aro too obscure to command confidence. This, howover, should bo no criterion of the great weight of men, monoy and wisdom whioh may form the bsokground. It is, perhaps, to the oredlt of the parties engaged in Ibis movement that thoy have not eolloltod the publicity thus volun tsered to it. It la rather tho discovery of an Eaole reporter, with a penchant for elevated railroads, and if its publication be prematura aud Indelicate, It is hoped that thu cause of rapid transit will survive tha shock.

The "i rellmlnary report" does not appear to bo addressed to any body, or to any Committee of any body in particular, and no headquarters is Indicated othor than that of the Engineers in Now York. Tho magnanimous provision mado for Mr. Richardson's horia railroad on Atlantio arenuo will doubtless be gratefully acknowledged by that gentleman. Tho great convenience for processions to "that bourno from whonco no traveler returns" at Groonwood, is a gratifying provision whioh will be pleasant contemplation for tho occupants of that beautiful cemetery. President Culver will no doubt hail the day that soes lui great feeder to bis road dump its thousands of pntaeoqera at his depot.

THE DETOUB toward Wall street Ferry at the crossing of Montague gun streot Is a feat of onglneerlng skill whioh threatens grier to the owners of tho Plerropont and Prentice warehouses, whioh will have to be torn down to make way for the elevated railroad. The presence of thiB sevonteen foot high railroad will add greatly to the landscape offsets viewed from tho mansions on Columbia heights overlooking Furmau street, and in this ro peot tho rapid motion of Humorous trains will enhance tbo value of those noble dwellings. Just at this season of the year, whon Santa Glaus is expected to make his snored visits to our homes, the eeventeen teet elevation of tbls central road will ba a great convenience to him In facilitating hifl strides In mounting housotops and sealing lofty chimneys with hlB loads of holiday gifts. Tbe children all will cry for tho elevated railroad. The marvelous freedom of expression as to tbe choice between tho curb lino or tho contro of the streot for tae plantlog of columns, shows a refroshiug appreciation of publio sentiment in this city, and is apt to mii gest tho question whether orodnlity is more forlile in Brooklyn or In the offices of Broadway cngineors.

As the ronlo is only rocommendod, however, it is poaslblo that when this company shall have boen orgaulxod, something new may suggest Itself, If not so pleasing as the preiont plan foreshadowed la the preliminary report of tho engineers," at least moro praotloal and popular. Brooklyn is a growing city and its people aro alive to tho fact. They aro also eudeavoring to keep pace in public Improvements with their own necessities, and it may be safely deemed unnecessary for outsiders to devise schemes or such aspect as tend to oxaggerate tho growth and progress of which every Brooklynlto is jUBlly proud. EXCISE IN NEW YORK. Tho fin For Urged by tho Aldermen to IBelp tho lqiior Dealers.

At the meeting of tho New. York Board of Aldermen, thie afternoon, Alderman Tuomoy will introduce tbe following preamble and resolutions, which will be adopted, in regard to tbo liquor license question and the power of the Mayor under the Montgomery charter Whenas, Sootion 25 of tho Montgomcrle Charter, granted in 1780, Is most emphatic In its terms, in ranting to the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of New York, by the Mayor of tho olty, absolute and unrestricted oontrol of tho lioenslng oi taverns, etc. It Is as follows "Section 25. And we do for us, our heira and successors, grant, ratify and confirm unto the Bold Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of New York, and then Biicoijssor, forever, that tho Mayor of said oity, for tho time being, and no other whatsoever, iholl have power to ewe ond grant licenses, annually, under tbo pnbllo Bcal of said city, to all euoh persona as he shall think fit to license them, and overy of them, to keep a tavern, inn, ordinary or victualing house, and to Bell wino, brandy, ram, strong waters, elder, beer, nle, or any other sort of excisable or strong liquors, within the Clly of New York, or tho liberties and precincts thereof, by retail, or the small measure and that it shall be lawful to, and for the said Mayor of tho said oity, for ihe time being, to ask, demand and receive for Buch license, by bim to be given aud granted as aforosald, such aum or some of money as be and tho person to whom euoh license shall bs given and granted shall agree for, not exceeding the sum of thirty shillings (British) for each lieenso; which sums as by the said Mayor shall be so received, shall be used and applied to the public use of the said Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the ioid City of New York, snd their sucoeiaors, forover, without any account thereof to be rendared, made or dono to us, our heirs, or iucccssoib, or any othor person whatsoever. And we do hereby, for us, our heirs and successors, constitute, direct, ordain and appoint that no person or persons whatsoever, without suoh licenBe being in forco, shall, at any time hereafter, keep any tavern, inn, publio ordinaries, or victualing homes, or sell wine, brandy, rum, strong waters, cider, boor, ale or any other sorte of exclsablo or strong liquora vritolo the City of New York, or the liberties or prscincta thereof, by retail or email measure, uudor the penalty of five pounds (British) current money of New York, for every time that any person shall act oontrary hereto In any respect, to bo forfeited and paid by every person for overy time he or she shall offend or act contrary hereto, In any rtinect, to and for the meof the said Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of tho Oity ot Now York for the tama being; all and every of whioh penalties ahall and may bs levied, by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of suoh delinquent and delinquents by warrant under the seal of tbe said city, signed by the Mayor thereof, or his deputy, rendering the surplusage thereof, if any be (the necetsary charges of making and selling such dlatreis being first deduotcd), or by any otber lawful method to be obtained; and shall be recovered and received by and to tha only ue of tho Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonalty si the City of New York, and their auocessors forevor, without any aooount thereof to be given to us, onr heirs or successors, or to any of the ministers or offlocrs of us, our heirs or successors;" and WhttMU, The Governor and Council, and tha General Assembly of the Colony of Now York, by an act passed October 14, 1731a, dtolared valid, and confirmed unto the Mayor, Aldermen, and Oommonalty of the City of New York, the above, and all tho olhor vented rights thon enjoyed, section 4 of which provided as follows "IT.

And bs it snooted by the authority aforesaid (the Governor, Council, that tho Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of New York, and their successors, ahall and may forever hereafter, peaceably have, hold, use and enjoy all and every, the rightB, gifts, charters, grantu, powora, liberties, privileges, franchises, ouatom, usagei, constitutions; lm munltles, markots, duties, tolls, lands, tenements, estates and hereditaments which have berotofors beeu given or granted und the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of tho City of Now Y'jrk, by ouy I palonf, A Frightful Accident on the Atlantic Avenue Motor Line. An Aged Lady and a Young Man Killed. The One Dies Instantly and the Other Suffers Horrible Tortures for Eight Honrs and Expires in the City Hospital. Statements. Last evening as the steam motor Bedford, with two cars, was crossing Grand avenue on Atlantic, it struck an unknown lady and a young man named James Donlon.

The lady was instantly killed and Donlon lingered until two o'clook this morning, when he died in great agony at the City Hospital. The lady has not been identified. The facts of tho Be, as they are gained by an Eaols reporter, are as fallow An unknown elderly lady rode up trom the ferry in a Fulton street car. Bbe was dressed in deep mourning. As she nearcd Elliott place she asked the conductor where Grand avenue was.

A young man named Robert Phillips was on the car, and as he was about to got out at Grand avenue he told the lady that he would soe that she got off all right. At Grand avenue ho stopped the ear and called to tho lady to alight. She stepped to the rear portion of the car and descended very slowly, for she was infirm, so infirm In fact that Philips helped her to get to the street. He then said "Where do want to go?" "Is this Grand avenue 7" she Baked in reply. "Yes," said he.

"Then I can find my way, thank jou," she said, and Phillips walked on and left her. The old lady ambled along until she came to the corner of Atlantic and Grand avenues, and at she did so James Doreey, Peter Webber and James Donlon, who wore standing on the corner, noticed her. The steam motor was approaching from the direction of Kact New York, and was already within fifty feet of the crossing when the old lady attempted to get over the track. The watchman, Thomas Whaleu, called out to her lo keep back, but she did not appear either to hear or heed his warning, and plodded on slowly but Burcly toward the nils. Young Donlon, seeing her danger, ut once ran forward and shouted, "Come off tho track." She paid no uttention to him.

(so he ran beside ber, and, eelzlna line hv tha abmitrlnra uttnmnlpH in fnvnn hpr off tho i ii' tfac. ouu nils utiuciiiij' ueui, xur uuu rntiu, irual are you doing with me 1" "Get away," was all that he could Bay. The old lady did not seem even then to comprehend the dangor Bha was in. The eye witnesses state that she acted though Donlon had insulted her, for she tried to writhe out of his grasp. The result of it was that the motor oame upon tho pair; it struck Donlon first and Knocked him away from the track.

The old lady, having hold of him at the time of the collision, did not let go, and tho foroe that sent him reeling to the outer edge of the traok threw her down upon the rails and the whoels of the motor passed over both her legs, between the ankle aud the knee. SHE DIED ALMOST INSTANTLY and her oorpse was carried by oitfzons to tho Tenth Precinct Station House, corner of Sixth avenue and Bergen Btreet. Poor Donlon, who so heroically plaoed biB life in danger, and, in fact, sacrificed it ultimately, was ploked up mangled, bloedtng and unconscious, where the motor had hurled htm by its force. He was conveyed to the City Hospital, and at two o'clock thia morning he died, alter Buffering intense agony. His body was severely bruised and ho had a fracture at Iho base of the skull, and it was this injury that caused his death.

Donlon resides at No. 785 Dean street, and is a son of Patrick Donlon, a well known contractor in the Ninth Ward. He was known as a young man of steady habits and of groat promise, and bis death in lamented by a host of associates. The old lady who was killed is as yet unsnown. Hor description is as follows About CO yoar of ago, gray hair, had ou a black wstor proof cloak, black dreis, hat and gloves, and a oreps vail.

In the pooket of her dress was found a plush covored purse with brass fastenings. It contained $1.40 in money and the business card of William Heller, No. 91 Chambers Blreet, New York. She alao bad in her pockotbook the address of J. T.

Ashley, No. 154 Second Blreet, E. D. It is at present supposed that the lady came from New York. Superintendent Campbell and Cnptalu Campboll, of the Tenth Precinct, havo made every endeavor to find out the Identity of the deceased, but at present have been unsuccessful.

Mr. Ashley was oalled upon, and be did not Boom to recogniza tho lady by the description Riven, and could not account for tho fact that she had his address in her pocket. After some deliberation he stated that he thought that she was a sewing woman, and worked for shirt manufacturer who had not paid her, and who resides iu Fulton etrcot, noar Graud avenue. If thiB was the person, he said that she llvod in Flatbush. The Captain at once sent hia man to that village, and a thorough search was mads, but the woman was not ideuti The remains ore at preBont at tho Tenth Precinct Station Houso, but are to be taken to tho Morgue wlieu Mr.

Asbloy will go there and see if he can ldonlify thom. Mr. Heller, of New York, will also come over ou the same errand. At present ha can give no Idea as to who the deceased iB. WHAT THE ENGINEEB SAYS.

The onglneer, James Delauey, states that the motor Bodford was started from East New York, and arrlvod at Bcdiord at 8:15 P. From Bedford to cross ing at Graud avenue, is two long blocks, aud it takes about three minutes for the motor to make that distance. The motor was run on its usual speed, and at the Grand avenue crossing the white light was waved, which was the Bignal for "All right. Go ahead." It was dusk at the time of the accident, and the enginoor did not see either the woman or Donlon, until just at tho moment that they were struck. He was looking out for the flagman's signal, and having got that, did not shut oil his steam, but went straight ahoad.

The flagman, Thuraaa Whalen, states as follows Ho was at tho crossing looking out for tho down train from EaBt Now York; he saw the head lights as tho motor turned the curve at Bedford, and he approached the track with his white light to Bignol that all was rUbt. When tho motor and tbe two cars attached wero within fifty feet of the crossing ho flaw two ladies ot ,1 tempting to ojoss tho track; he ehouted to them and warned them buck. They heeded his cry and kept back near ihe wooden platiorm for paBsengers, Just after tats he observed the old lady and young Donlon. Donlon was trying to pull the old lady back, but she WU3 apparently reBiating him and trying to twist herself out of his clutches. Tho flagman shouted "Get back there get back 1" and at the same timo ran to get tho red siimal for dangor.

Before ho could do this th? catastrophe happened, for at the time he saw Donlon and tho old lady together the motor was almost upon them. From another source tho reporter learned that tho deceased Donlon, who l03t his lifo iu attempting to save that of the old lady, was in company with a friend named McAuley, and another young znan. They were all throe standing on tbe corner of Grand and Atlantic avenues, and Donlon was the first to see the perilous position of the old lady. Hastily oalllug the attention of his two friendi to the faot, he said "That old woman will be run over if oho doesn't look out." Sho was then approaching tho track, as though oblivious to any impending danger, and sho evidently niuat have been deaf, for ao tho motor approaohod the crossing tho engineer blew the whistlo twice and rang the bell incessantly. It was ot this Juncture when the motor waa withiu thirty feet of the old lady that Donlon rushed to the track, and, in trying to save ber, lost his own life.

The affair wob almost instantaneous. Officer Ruble happened to be on that post, aud waa an oye witncsB to the tragedy. He at onco ran after tho motor, and when it slackel up at the depot he called upon Offlcor Mohoc, who iB on duty thoro, to assist bim, and they arrcBtod James Rothwel), the conductor, and James Delauey, the engineer. They were both locked up on a charge of rcckloss driving and homicide, and are now held to await the action of Coroner Honry C. Sims, M.

who will commonce his inquest this evening. At proecnt neither the conduotor nor the driver have been admitted to bail. TRYING TO ESTABLISH THE DEAD WOMAN'S IDENTITY. Superintendent Campbell has 'd his detectives at work uli last evening and this morning trying to es tablish the identity of the old lady who met uch a horrible death. Tho physicians who have seen the body stato that.

her decease was causod mme by shock than from injury, although the injuries she received would of themselves have caused hor doath within a few hours, So far Jthe police have boon unab'e to obtain the slightest due ai to hor name or residence. If she is not identified by this evening a full description of hor appearance and clothing will be advertised, and printod ou tho back of postal card3 so that it cau DC mailed to all parts of New York and Brooklyn. At 2 o'clock ho sent a dispatch over to Superintendent Walling, but as yet has received no satisfactory answer. The deceased evidently appears to be an aged widow lady, and in poor circuniBtancos. Tho body of young Donlon was on the order of Cor on or Simnis delivered ovor to his relation, and It will bo burricd from S.t, Joseph's Church on Pacific street, on Thursday.

At half past two o'clock this afternoon, James Uoth well and James Delaney, the conductor and driver of tho motor, were admitted to bail by Coroner Simms In the sum of $1,500 each to appear at such time is he may direct for their examination. It Is clilmcd by the Dong Island Railroad Company that no fault can bo found with cithher of those men, and that the employes of the Company usod duo vigilance in every respect. THE McDEKMOTT CASE. Anotlior Postponement of the Ball Quest lou. Thie morning ex Judge Troy made another application before Judge Reynolds, in the Soecial Term of the City Court, to admit James McDcrmott to bail.

Ho exhibited certificate from Dr. Glerson, at the City Hospital, as to the condition of the man Ramsey, whom MoDermott Ib chargod with stabbing. The certificate Bald Ramsey was doing well and that there was a very folr prospoct for hia recovery. On the ground that the man was out of dangor, Judge Troy moved that MoDermott be admitted to ball. District Attornoy Britton opposed tho motion, on the ground that he had been unable to gain any Information as to the condition of tho man.

Mr. Britton sold hia messengers whioh were Bent to the Hospital could get no information from the doctors or attendants aa to tho condition of tbe Injured man, nor were they al lowed to soe bim, and the oounsol for the Peoplo were compelled to roly entlroly on the representations from the other side. He bad no information as to the man'B condition, nor had ho been able to get any. Judge Troy said he know nothing of any difficulty nor of any reason why the District Attorney's office should not be able to get all the information that waa required in the ease. Judge Reynolds said that under the condition of affairs, as stated by the District Attorney, he could not consent to admit the prisoner to bail.

It was a strange proceeding that tbe law offloer of tho people should be denied the information wniah was necessary to t'a proper discharge of his dnlleB aa a public officer. Ha Bbould therefore refuse to grant tbe motion. Mr. Britton said that as soon as he was satisfied tho man was out of danger, he should not opposo the motion to admit McDermott to bail. Tho motion was then adjourned over until to morrow when the application will ba renewed, and in tha meantime the Distriot Attorney will andoavor to satisfy himself at to the condition of the wounded man.

The course entertainment of the Youns Men's Christian Association, this evening, is given in the Churoh Edifice, cornev of Fulton and Clinton i i I I I i i i i I I jKNNJCTT, FULTON ST. BKNNHTT, SHIRT MAKKR, 886 FULTON ST. HKNNKTT, 1MPOHTKR 330 FULTON ST. BltNNKTT, MEN'S GOODS, 336 FULTON ST. BENNETT, UNDItnWEAR, FULTON ST.

BKNNETT, HOSIKItY, 330 FULTON ST. BENNETT. SOAKFS. FULTON ST. liKoINKTT.

GLOVICS. 380 FULTON 8T K. HKNNKTT, 158 FULTON ST. I'txTsiiU'is and IIOMAS IU''M, 18.rl) (IAS FIXTUHHS AND PLUMBING. $22 I'll Ion 'it.

mmos to ttntnn r. TH 1'ULLlClt PATHM' FAUCETS A specialty, and where lutruduced kept la roua1' for (Uroo lara. free of htirao. AIMH.I.IivAltllS WATIIIi. POl iUiNAKIS, A THIS QUKFN OF TABLK WAl'IiUS.

A natural aad tiltfhlr efforroscont Mlnoral Wstor. FOB SALIC HY SCRANTON 4 NO. 110 ATUNTK! AVF.NUR. AUCTION IJLr.S. BISSELL, AUCTJONERK.

CONST ABI.it SAf.lt. "JSAAC WKDNHSIJAY. December 12. at o'clock, at Safef rnnml" Wuslitnutun Bt. noar Dltv tlslL of Hush nud bllndtt, doors, maniclplices, Ac.

HERJNAK1) BMHBY WILL. I dollver a lecturo at HANSON PLACH BAPTIST CIICKCII, on WRDNKSOAY KVK.VINq. 12th at o'clock. Subjeot, "Scraps From a Philologist's Note Book." Admission B5o. Tickets admitting two, 60o.

To bo hail nt the door. C'ORPOUATION NOT'lC'lin. 71 COMMON COUNCIL. STATED SBBSION. No vembor 26, 1877.

Tho following was prciontod Kosolved, That this Common Council duos hnrnby giro notice ot its Intention to Include within thn fire limits of the City of Ilrnoklyn all that portion of tho oity litnatod within the district bounded by the lolloirlng streets and avatiucs, vir. HoglnnlnK a point in the centre lino of ninth itroet. distant on hundred toot west of the wuctorlr tldo of Fifth runnluK (hence southerly psrsllel with Fifth avenue to the centre tlnu o( the block batween Tblrtoontti nnd iMiurtnontli streets: thence easterly along tho contra line, between said blocks, tn the present line of said fir limits the centre line of Kiaiith avenue; thoaoe northerly nlong the crntru lino of F.islith avenuo to tbe centre lino of Eleventh streot; thence wnitoily along tbe contro llnu of Kloventh street to tbe centre line of Sixth avenue: tiieuoo northerly along ttiw centre line of Sixth avenue to the oentro linn of Ninth streot, and thence weslnrlr along the contro lino of Muth strost to iho point or place of boghinlng. Adopted in uominoti council, novoruner ao, ml. i ri'tvs had elapsed on tho eleventh day of Deasmbnr.

1K77. without the sAmo bolng opprovod or disapproved br tho Mayor. WM. li Jiiniiur, liity oiura. Crrv Ci.kbk's Officii, Buonxl.YN, December 1 11, 1877.1 I do herely ortilj that tho foreiiotng Is a true cop, or the nriirlnal ordinance on file in this office aud of the whole of ssld original.

II 301 WM. O. BISHOP, City lltorau LEGAL i 11 1 TV COTJItT. KINGS COUNTY Trial to bail in ing, son, plaintiff, against Kvn Pi'elps, as executor of the Vut will and of Jlargar.t Jonea. deceased: DaUd Jonas sujl Mistress hi.

Jnsonb Jones and Mlsrreis JouM his wile Henry Jonea inn Ml.tiu Jonos.hl, Ellon Humphreys Itobort Uumi.hTO. li.i,bnd Abby Fastonw. Michael llobla lon Jnm, Onverlr. Nthn Slav. Cbirles Mav, Frnnole (JeTauRgli, Ward tVheofi(r, Annie K.

Hufhos, defendants. To C1' sbve natasn dstendauts: You aro boreuj tinimonod to uiswor tile euuiutatut la it action, and to sorvi a oopy of your antwor on tha plaintlfTa attorney with lu twenty days aftor Iho servloo of this summons, eielu slr of Ibe day of service: and in ease uf your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be takeu against sou by default, for thu relief demanded In the oompialut. DatoA Docomber 7, IS77. J. LAWRENOK MAJtCEIXUH.

Plalnlfff's Attorney OfHr.a anil Post Offlco address. No. lie Moultguo struct, Brooklyn. N. Y.

To David Jones and Mlstiosi Jones, hi, wfs Joseph Jones aud Mlstross Jonas, hta wife; lloury Jones andt Mistress Jones, his wife; ttllun lluuipurejs and Koberi lluuiphroyi, hur husband. The foregoing summons servod upon you by ououe Uon pursuant to an older of lh, Hon. Iluuty A County Judgo. of King, County, dated the day of December. 1877, nud fllod with tn oomp slot, of Iho Clork of Ibe County ol Kings, at lb couul.

Oourl I nr.u..i.. dell eVi'u PI'S's AUotnej. .1 I YT. Si Kl'K AND Mff Li. dono at this establishment suitable pi lluuatiteo.

Ileaduiiaitora lu this dig Id years prftcuoni lor tbo Hsiidoss extiaoticu gas of icelh, with laujUlna I LOAN. LOANS WK UIVK KX ulusiia attention tuning monoy on liaprovsd firooklvi. ios.t n. i ln" loans u'l Ur.v.or small mli lo suit all autilloauU. tfl I.lburty Now York..