The New York Herald Newspaper, February 14, 1879, Page 5

NEW .YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1879.—TRIPLE SHEEI, BEHIND Brilliant Ball of the Liederkranz Society at the Academy. BRIGHT EYES. DOMINOES AND. Fun Rages Fast and Furious Till Break of Day. ‘Lo say that William Steinway, president of the Tdederkranz Society, had lus hands full, last night would but fecbly express his mentyl, moral and phys- ical condition. Having made Fourteenth street and | the adjacent avenues as radiant as the day at noon by skilful appliance of the clectric light, Mr. Stein- way and his special aids devoted themselves to the reception of their funny guests. The present wecretary (Mr. Charles E, Wendt), having released his attention from the Teutonia Bank, estimated the attendance at between three and four thousand people, of whom @ large proportion were en costume. At ten o'clock there ‘were not more than a thousand in the Academy, but there was a jolly row in the directota’ room because some of the favored Academicians were refused admit- tance by the private door. Every box in the Acad- emy was sold weeks before the ball aud the demand for tickets was unprecedentedly large. The first and chief object of the occasion was the entertainment of the members of the association, who entered into the very spirit of the scene with characteristic abandon, aud furnished ample field of observation to the mere spectator by the uniqueness of their attire and the bizarre beauty and elegance of their ladies’ toilettes. ‘THE PROCEEDINGS, ‘The evening opened, so to speak, with a promenade concert, and withthe frst strainsof the “Kénig Karl” the Floor Committee, dressed as falconers, qwarched in solid phalanx from the door to tle cur- tain that screened Prince Carnival from the common gaze, and thence, in admirable time and pertect step, ‘continued about the floor, followed by hundreds of gayly dressed couples, “‘‘male and female created He them.” From the proscenium boxes many in masks and all in appropri- ately elegant attire looked down—President Stzinway and his ladies, all en grande lenu; the world known expressman Dinsmore, with his flock; Com- modore Osgood, Dr. May, A. D. Falk, Judge Dono- hue, General Herman’ Uhl, Fletcher Harper, R. A. Schnabel, ex-Mayor Gunther, Judge Van Brunt, ex- Judge Dittenhoefer, Assemblyman Englehart and a host of others, all well known and each the head centre of a bevy of presumably fair ladies whose bright eyes flashed through jealous masks and used their opera glasses without intermission. ‘THE DANCING. Although it was rather carly for aujoratie dancing and there were not, people, enough to crowd the floor, dancing was begun immediately after the romenade, theopening quadrille being formed by illiam Steinway, who, us becomes cloth, was regarded us the most “upright” man in the part General Uhl, Mr. Gunther, Jr., and Colonel De Lo: with their ladies. From that time on, without in- termission, duncing was continued, as follow: Polonaise and waltz, “Kunstler Leben “aus neiers, “Les Brigands” fenbach -Weingartoa segs Strauss + Vous Strauss Leeoeq Galop, “Saat und Ernw Promenade, Waltz, Quadrillo, “Patani ‘Waltz, “Hydropaten” Prom Schottiveho, “Hand in Hand” Lancicrs, “Faust” Fromen enade. sesees Bernstein romenade, nude, Walts, “Cugliostro” Balop, ‘Trresisttblo”...-.. Quadritlo, “Grand Duche Walts, “Flours ‘Polka, “Wildfeuer”. Lanciers,"The Chimes. Watts, “Leuchtheterts 5 -Gounod r. 2 trauss -Planqugttes Katerly’ live Polka redows, “Paulina” Quadrille, “La Belle Helene’ Promenad Waltz, Ftpenasensige’ Lanclers, “Lu Fille de M: t rome! Galop, “In Saus und Braus”. Faust The music was furnished by Bernstein's Orchestra and Leyboldt’s Military Band, THE GRkyT FEATURE. With toletable promptness, say an hour or so after the announced time, the feature of the evening was disclosed, Heretotore the special tableaux prepared, and often at great expense, for these bails, have not amounted to much; certainly to nothing in con:pari- son with the one of this occasion. The curtain polled up and disclosed a platform on which was a gorgeously attired group, representing Prince Car- hival in the cheerful companionship of Terpsichore and Bacchus, - sere Strauss sees Lecooy, 4 HIGH KICKER, Among the gay and testive damsels that thus dis- ported, while ex-Comptroller Green explained their Binuous motions to 4# jolly blonde en masque aud Hughey Hastings did the same to a gorgeous bru- nette in a yellow domino, was a stalwart maiden ‘whose forte seemed to be her capacity to kick. High in air she raised her tiny boot, % ‘i velocity that uo mere “L” engine ever . she spun and spun and spin about till every spectator was dizzy, and the polic men, who shared with the committee Yhe privilege: were pleased to call the press room, were compelied to take something leat they should fuint. Terpsichore was clad principally in elegaut fights, very neat trunks and what was facetiously calied a cloak. So were the others. As 4 tableau vivant the display was particularly “vivant” and well deserved the continuous applause it received. The high kicker was in no sense de trop, for she did noth out of the way, She subse. tee hi shared the dizzy pleasures of the floor and x hand and feet were in constant sition for urs thereafter, pagstcghesateneely ‘THE FUN BRGINS. usual the fun began about half-past eleven and continued until the early pencillinygs of the east- ern horizon suggested panely the probable approach ofthe day. The number of simple dominoes was largely in exevss of fancy costumes. Harlequins, as usual, im: themselves conspicuously unpleasant the devil made things lively in the circles where w roamed, Pages were numerous, so were queens: and clowns. Smart girls wore black dominoes and a t deal more fun than if they were in striking dress, Mr. Steiuway ¢ corted a charming Flower Girl; Mr. Fulk danced me: rily with Mary Queon of Scots; General Uh! waltzed gracefully with Meg Morriles; Compiroller Green scorned the revelries of the floor and continued him- self to the ehat and flirtations of the boxes; Judge Otterboury was pleasantry itself with Mary May- dalen; Mr. Wendi escorted a stately damsel whose dress was made of Hrraiys. A SMELL, A most charming Cinderella attracted universal at- tention at the masquerade ‘and bewitched all with her charms displayed; adown her pearly shoulde: there flowed a 1ass of goluen nar.” Her tairv’ cust) searee concealed hdr and revealed = in rounded wealth of youthtul grace Two ea ankles, round, ‘aud charmed all while’ by stoulth they glanced; her Jeet were Cindere! size; she seemed & Princess in bn eres Bebind hor mask blue eyes shone bright, thrilled ali with » strange delight, and sure her face excelled the moon tints, all heaven born. One, being hired by witching glance, obtained her favor for a dance. 0, joy untold! to clasp a waist os fair as ever fairy graced. Then, while he wan A from = e Siena he murmured in her ear love's cH a her soft, white hand and learned the tacy of love returned. Alas, alas! for short lived Diiss; he begged, beseeched, implored # kiss. She raised her wask—he kisved with joy a grinning, paucy, ugly boy! ‘THE FAST AND PURTIOUS, Decorous as Germans wnd the friends of Gerinans poworiously are they will—they sumetimes will—now gud then have as good a tine as any other men, and last night there was quite as much of tho fast furiods as there ever iv at a metropolitan bul 4 retired staircases were utilized by the req: ulation “spoons,” and in the upper boxes many ee ® yentle youth im black unveiled what he was pleased to call his heart to the maiden of Lis temporary choice. The outdoor ar- rangements by Captain Clinchy were very good. The supper spread in Allsoon Hall was better titan, usual, The committees were attentive and self-sacriticn and the polive were as thirsty ax any men ever w At midnight the bali was igh Later it was higher, ond when the solemn strains ot “Home, Sweet Home,” broke rudely in on the billing and cooing candor compels the record that was « very decided uproar on the floor and through- out the ‘entire house. Finwueiully, socially and terpsichoveally the ball was an absolute success, re- flecting credit, on all responsible for its conduct. Not # row, not an offensive incident murred its progress from beginuing to close, wud the exchequer ot dee) rye Wy? largely Ly eeh by the attendance, which in turn found reat trom its labors aud recrey- tion In the dance, MASKS j AMUSEMENTS, NIBLO'S GARDEN—THE FIREMEN'S BENEFI. Never in the history of Niblo’s Garden has been as- sembled such an audience as that which filled the house yesterday afternoon. The event that called for the outpouring of the people was the death, in the discharge of their duty, of the two firemen, Irving aud Reilly, during the recent great contlegration in Grand street. Dhey leaye behind them a number of children, The performance was given under the su- peryisiou of the Fire Commissioners, and naturally enlisted the interest of the entire department. | the best light tenor in many exsentials, ‘The | several battalions of our brave protectors commenc- | ing work the quick result was an advance sale of nearly $9,000 worth pf tickets. Mr. John H, Starin, the proprietor of Niblo’s Theatre, haviug generously placed at their disposal his entire establishment, without cost of any kind, nothiy was left but tor the veteran ticket agent to receive the bits of card- | board and pass the eréwd, It waa quickly dis- covered, however, that tho place was to be over- flowed; and, a8 @ matter of precaution, detail of forty policemen was ordered rrom various precincts wand a still larger detail of Aremen made for the protection of the establishment in case of accident. . lt is estimated that tully two thousand people were turned away. The number of tickets re- ceived at the door was upward of fifty-one hun- , gud the house was so thronged that it was impossible for even the purchasers of boxes to make their way through the jam. It 1s but just to add, however, that the police arrangements were admirable, and Lect occurred. to mar the har- mony of the occasion. It is said that the gross re- ceipts will amount to upward of $10,090, out of which less than $200 will have to be deducted as ex- penses. Mr, Starin, the proprictor and manager of the theatre, being somewhat annoyed by the tact that more tickets were sold for the benefit than the seating or standing capacity of tue theatre would represent, proposes still further to contribute to the tund by admitting the holders of tickets who were disap- pointed yesterday to any of the “Pinafore” perform- auces during the present week, The money con- tributed, therefore, is not likely to, be misplaced, Judge T, J, Campbell was in charge of the Commit- tee of Arrangements. The perforinunce was varied and entersatniiny. It comprised;—The Parkers in their Southern Specialtics, Tony Pastor, Harrigan aud Hart, an act from ‘Solon Shingle,"’ by John E, Owens; Boucicault’s “Long Strike,” by a portion of the Union Sqtare Company; a sketch by the San Francisco Company Minstrels; the walks, sonue and dances of Pat. Rooney, character songs by Miss Mollie Wilson, a dog circus of finely trained ani- mals and au act from . M.S, Pinafore," by the Niblo Company. Tuken all in ail, and barring the Ineonvenience of crowding a maximum into a mini- mum, it was throughout an enjoyable performance. MUSICAL AND DKAMATIC NOTES. Mr. J. No Pattison, the pianist, ia playing in the western towns cf New Yovk. 4 Henderson’s Standard. Theatre Company are this week playing “Almost a Life” in Indianapolis, “Othello,” at the Broadway Theatre, will not bo presented after this week. A new feature is an- nounced for next week. Mr. George Hagar, having received a number of ad- vantaycous offers, will probably commence s tour of several leading cities at au early day. The “Pinafore’’ Company at the Lyceum has under- gome & number of important changes and is now presenting the operetta with excellent effect, It will not be presented there after the present week. Miss Laura Don, Miss Constance Hamblin and Mr, O, UH. Barr have been engaged to suppor: Mr. Frederick Paulding, who will make,his début next Monday, February 17, at the Lyceum Theatre. “Unknown” has met with much success at the Globe Theatre, but closes to full houses in conse- quence of other engagements. The last pertorm- ances tyke place to-mgrrow afternoon and evening. Mr. Albert Hubbard's concert, at Chickering Hall, will take place to-morrow evening. He will be as- sisted by Mlle. de Murska, Signor Tagliapietra, Mr. Charles Werner and Mr. Henry Sawyer, organist and pianist. * Gilmore gives another of his Sunday night concerts at the Grand Opera House on Sunday evening. He has engaged the services of Miss Ethel Howe, a young singer, who will make her first appearance in the ’Tour of Nations.” > j A complimentary concert will be given to Mr. Joseph Ashmall ut the Sixty-first. Street Methodist Episcopal €hurch this evening. ‘Lhe assisting artists annouuced are Messrs. A. P. Burbank, the humorous elocutionist; Mr. M. Arbuckle and Mr. George W. Morgan, the organist. The attendance at Wallack’s continues to show that “Ours” has not yet lost any of its attractive- ness, The charming comedy is as fresh and iuterest- ing as when first written, and apparently has never been more keenly relished by our local audiences, Mr, Wallack’s performance of Hugh ranks with his best comedy. A grand operatic matinée will be given at Wallack’s this afternoon as 4 complimentary bencfit fo Signor Brignoli, who leaves for England to-niorrow to join Colonel Mapleson’s company, he being engaged as one of the leading tenors for the next London season, No Italian tenor has of late years held so firm a place among Americans as Signor Brignoli, and his fare- well, probably for a long time, should bring out all his admirers, The opera will be “Dou Pasquale,” which will be given in its entirety, with full chorus anJ orchestra and the following Ane cast:—Norina, ‘Mile. [ima de Murska; Ernesto, Signor Brignoli; Dr, Malatesta, Signor Ferranti; Don Pasquale, Signor Su- sini, No mereasé wilt be made in the regular prices at Wallack’s, Es TWENTY-FOUR YEARS AGO. # RECORD OF THE {TALIAN TENORI WitO CAME AND BRIURNED SINCE (1865—sAkETZEK, STRAKOSCH, AUSCHUTZ AND MUZIO—TENORT BRIGNOLI, STIGELLI, MALZOLENI, LE FRANCE, CAPOUL, CARPI, TAMBERLIK, WACHTEL, CaM- PANINI AND THE REST. The reappearance of Brignoli, the silver-voiced tenor, and Max Maretzek, the veteran conductor, re- vives memories of the musical past and suggests tne reflection that it is now just twenty-four years since Marotzck, then a vigorous public servant, first pre- sented Brignoli, then a youth of twenty-five, to the opera going people of thiscity. Zhe memory of the great Salvi was yetgreen in New York, and as Brig- noli came up the Bay on the 22d of February, 1855, the glees of the Choral Union were echoed from the shores of Staten Island, while Mario waved au revoir and passed through the Narrows cn route to London and the Continent. Maretzek an- nounced Brignoli, with Steffanoni and Badiali, on Easter Monday, and they achieved an instant sac- coxs in “Lucretia Borgia.” Brignoli remained here ten years, making many friends in social and musi- cal circles, In 1865 he returned to Europe to sing with Patti, In 1867 he came back with Bateman and Parepa, remaining two years. His next appearance here was with the Christine Nilsson Troupe, in 1873, and the last with Titiens, in 1575. During bis last quarter of a century Brignoli made between $400,000 and $500,000, but little of which remains. He is now under engagement with Mr. Mapieson, and leaves for Europe on the 15th inst., twenty-four years since he first appeared. OTHER TENORS. Since 1855 more than thirty tenor singers of Euro- pean note haye made their bows to.our Academy audiences. ‘The first after Brignoli was Mirate, very fine tenor, whose terms were 40,000f. for two months. Arditi was confuctor at that time, and the Manager made money, Maretaek then brought out Loriui, an admirable singer, who married Miss Vir- ginis Whiting, a sister of Mr. Whiting, who recently tude much of a part in “Old Love Letters” in the Park Theatre. ‘Tiberini came here with a great Euro- pedn reputation, and considerable sport was made of Strakosch’s announcement that he was a descendant ot Tiberius. Down to this timo Maretzek and Arditi had had everything their own way; but witha new tenor, Bewucarde, came Auschuis as conductor. Beaucarde was one of Mario's chief successors, and in “Lucretia Borgia” achieved a wonderful triumph, Squire was known as the “English tenor,” though, in tact, he was was an Albany buy, @ very sweet, light tenor and very Lng trowel One of the best informed tenors New York ever had wis Sbriglia, # very fine singer, who was pin uearly ali the operas, classic ax weil as modern. He was # rout favorite with Maretvek, Muzio brougit out Bignardo, the same who is here now ae s il teuor, and Mareteek followed him with stefani, will be romombered with pleasure by all_ lov ot the brighter and more 5; ling operas, Then came Stigelli, a German tenor, who created a furore in “La duive,” and in all robust rGles was to any singer ‘we ever had here, From Stetani's time on Maretsek waved the baton before Stigelii, Errani, Mazzoloni, Massimilioni and Stecehibottardi. Of these Errani orsessed # sweet, light, flexiblg voive, but fjazzoleni, who succeeded him, “was of all the robust singers /fucilé princeps, He waa wreat social favorite and made many scquaint- ances in circles vot geverall gut Uy people in He was paid $2, # month aud In “Ione” he was, to tse # theatrical “immense.” ln Brooklyn Maszavleni was a wonderful favorite, and invariably packed tho Academy when he sang. Massamiliani was another robust singer, aud in some respects @ great success. ecchibottardi, @ very light an not 4 particularly t singer, followed him under the managenient of Uhiman aud the conduct of Auschutz, Labocetta, ap Drought out, but he failed to make much impression. “DHE WIGH C.”” The late Jacob Grau, with Maretzek as conductor, created # great sensation ‘with Mistani, a very dpsmatic and robust tenor, who siruck “the | hi co” vase and became at once the vr That feat been essayed bere with entire cess by several singers since, byt in Misiani's 8) time it was a novelty, and as such’ a marked feature in the entertainment, Mr. Payne imported dalviani expressly to sing the Prophete, and he made a hit in that and subsequently in Ernani. Maretzek also in- troduced Pancaui, a dramatic ténor of marked pecu- liarities. He was socially inclined and was well known in general city ies, Brogli, who succeeded him, had ao light, t voice, and in “Martha,” “Lucia.” Sonnambula” and so ou scored a very creditable success. Another of Maretzek's veutures was Le France, a vigorous, robustious tenor who soared to dramatic heights in William Tell,’ *Mi wuniello” and “Puriteni.”” Personally he was not so pe ular as some of his predecessors, but he wis re- iuble und correct when ou the stage, Villani, who followed him, was not unlike him, MAKETZEK AND SYRAKOSCH, From this tine on the two Maxes alternated for a long time, and to them New York was indebted for maby an artistic treat, MMarctzek-imtroduced Viz- zani, o light and pleasing tenor, who supported Lucea, and Strakosch followed with Capoui. Capoul was a light, dashing, Frenchy singer, who drew $2,000 4 month, and carued it. For two seasons he was quite the rage. Everybody admired his acting and young ladies yoted bis love-making divime. He was engaging inmanner and bore hisuself on the stage with an airy grace thut quite won the popular heart. His voce was not remarkyble, but he made the most of it, und went away regretted by bnndveds of admirers, who will be glad to know that he is coming back again, though not im grand opera, Mivetzek then brought out Abrugnedo, who was not a success, and Strakosch followed with Carpi in the Albani season, He was @ light, sweet singer, though not especially commend- able im any ones dle, Feviing the necessity ot making | sation Marefzek then aunounced the grest ‘lan | Pa ‘TAMBERLIK. At that period of his life the famous uf de poilrineur was in his decline, but even the ruins of such « mon- ument are of interest. That his manager had faith in hin was shown by the terms he made. He was to have twenty-five per-cent of the gross receipts, aud atter a while he accepted $6,000 a mouth, Although in a sense Tamberlik was ‘played out’ in another he was a veritable attraction. People thronged the Academy to see if not to hear the great tenor, and fie he sung so superbly as to more thap repay them. WACHTEL, When Mr. Neuendorf brougitt out Wachtel, the great tenor, from Germany, our Geman fellow citizens went wild over him. He was, although fade, a great card and drew immensely. ‘After protracted: suc- cesses he formed a partnaraliip with Purepa and Sankey and electritied the town in ‘“Lrovaiore,” when in the third act he took the high C and held it, with brandished sword and dramatic mien. In one scasou Wachtel cleared $96,000, and in another $40,000. He and Parepa were great friends and en- joyed each otner’s successes, Instead of allowing petty jealousics to mar their efforts each aided the’ other, and in consequence both reaped the reward of opular favor and vast pecuniary return, Strakosch Ra brought out Benfratelli, a light tenor of no special moment, following him with Debessini, who was cast in about the same mould. CAMPANINI. After them Strakosch brought over Campanini, to whom he then paid $4,000 4 month. In “Lohengrin” Campanini made an enormous success, The cust in- cluded Nilsson, Cary and Morelli, and the Academy of Music never witnessed a scene of greater enthusi- asm than that which accompanied the opera, from the first tone of the orchestra's weirdness to the final smashbang and Lohengrin’s ascont to the axteboard clouds. Strakosch was very proud of hat season’s work, and the triumphs achieved by his tenor did much to establish his reputation as 4 public cuterer of the first rank. Maretzck then took hold again, und introduced a pleasant voiced tenor, Cilads, whose success in ‘Don Carlos’ will be pleas- urably remenibered. ‘This brings the tenor record down to the time of the début of Frapolli, Mapleson’s singer, and gives a list of more than thirty toreign gentlemen who came and saw and retired, better off in pocket than when they came. All these succeeded Brignoli, who, though not an old man, is venerable for a tenor. He has had his day so far as the young and festive are concerned and hus made several very respectable for- tunes, After nearly a quarter of a century's service he is about to go back to Great Britain and resume the occupation thst has monopolized the best years and best part of his life, He is the only one of the list who chose to make New York his home. Here is his property, here his friends, here js tinal resting place, Probably no figure, not even that of the Rev. Dr. John Hall, ts better known on tne Fifth avenue peve than his. His rolling gait was known of all women and imitated by many mien a quarter of a century since, and hosts of young ladies, who then considered his autograph a treasure, how trot their grandbabes on their knees. MISS AGNES ROBERTSON. AN OLD FAVORITE RETURNED-—A CELEBRATED ROUND OF CHARACTERS—DION BOUCICAULT, ‘JOHN GILBERT, JOHN BROUGHAM, HARRY BECKETT AND DOMINICK MURRAY, The several appearances of Mrs. Dion Boucicault gt Booth’s Theatre this week have created not a little interest in amusoment loving circles, owing to the fact that she is largely identified with the original presentation of the characters which she is now playing. Twenty-five years ago she com- menced # career under the name of Agnes Robertson, quickly achieved a dramatic success by reason of her grace, beauty and admirable acting, and since that time has always occupied a warm place in the mem- ory of the New York public. She came to this city a tow weeks ago for the purpose of arranging matters discouuected with the profession, and intended to re- turn at an early day. Her old friends and admirers, however, insisted that sho shonld make another appearance in the famous plays of her husband, espe- ciallyas her support would consist of several of the actors who originally made the parts bistrionic, A representative of the Hxraup found Mrs, Bouci- eault at hor residence, and although she was ex- tremely unwilling to undergo the ordeal of a for- mal interview, a half-hour’s conversation, sprinkled with bits of gossip characteristic of her -sex, devel- oped the following fac “When I came to America,” she said, “I had no idea whatever of again playing in public, In fact, 1am devoting myself to the care and education of my two daughters, by whom I am accompanied. My many friends here, however, kindly insisted on a reappear- ance, and as my husband was under contract to pre- sent a number of his dranias, and as several of the ar- tisis are suillliving with whom 1 originally performed in the ‘Collecn awn,’ ‘Arrah na Pogue,’ ‘Kerry” and ‘The Shaugbrau,’ it did not require much per- stusion to iuduce my consent. Indeed, L was more opportunity to meet in pab- oid friends and renew the profes- hips that are so agrevable in the lite . “How long do you expect to yemain in America, Mrs. Boucicault + “Had it not been for the performances’ arranged at Booth's Theatre | woukl have sailed on the 12th iust., but as Lappear during the cutire week at every per formance [ have postponed iny departure until the wth. Possibly it may be still further delayed,” “Do you ititend to play anywhere outside of New York” {understand that Mr. Deutsch, the manager, has received 2 niuuber of applications froim leading the- atres—as for lustance, Buitimore, Philadelphia andl Boston—but I ud it impracticable to make deidniic arrang: nis beyond the dete 1 have named, should very much like to do so, for I love this coun- fry. 1 have many tender aysociations here and ‘ays regard them as among the happiest of my Lite. ‘These performances are not announced a my turc- well, because ay husband may write # piece that will state my stay.” at do you regard. as your favorite impersona- I, I would specify Eily O'Connor, in the ‘Colleen Bawn;’ Jessie Brown, Jeunie Deans, The Young Actress, Arrah ua Pogue, Milly, Audy Blake, Bob Neties and (he Octoroon. By tte way (half m ny ty), wonder if the people remember these acters ‘Do you intend to retire permanently from the stage?” Haat, my dear sir, in a diffienlt question to an- swer. L don't believe in pronature ovituary notices. When ene has been in a groove eli of her lite it is a ditheult matter to resist the magnetisin that calls oue back to the performance ot duties which have be ome almost like second nature. LT believe ft is so in your profession and I am sure it i# so in mine. We like tae applause of the public, the surroundings ot friends, and, tntil the fast moment of lite, the substantial results of our work, You will find it true of all artists, no anatier how comfortably they may be situated in @ pecuniary sense, that they cling to the pledsures whieh attach to their tirst love,’ “Did you come to America for the purpose of playing?” “No, I had no idea of playing when I came to New York on this occasion, for my purpose was to seck medical advice for my daughter Patrice, Many offers were made to ie, but TL declined them, Mr. Bouciceault does not wish me to det, except on such occasions as the present, He thinks I have made a reputation here and in England and T ought to retire satisfied with it, Bue L have been on the stage all my life since chilkthood aud miss the occupation, Society is no substitute for artistic activity, and I am not accustoiued to idlen “Do you pertorm in London on your return to England?” No. Tyo to France and Italy with my daughters, to remain with them during their education. Mr. Boucicauit has taken @ great disiike to London since our eldest son's death, aud says he will never appear there ayuia, and Ido not foel at home in any theatre where heis n It is so different.” hall you not return to the «tage here? “Certaiuly not uniess Mr. Bouvicault wiches me to Ellerbe & Saunders’ b. do so, This performance was quite unexpected to me, I did wish to play, but be was very much ayainst it until two weeks ago, when be suddenly an- nounced that he would take Booth's Theatre tor a weel He said our triends had bothered Lim so that he might appear ill-uatured it he did not cousent. I was very glut, New York made we, and [feel like coming home when I appear betore a New York wudi- ence.” You also Laye property in this county, ir, Bouckeauit dave me all the property he we were over here trom 1s6J to 1s6v. It was invested in New York and Chicago. He settied it upon me and I owa it still.” “I suppose you would prefer to live in this coun- Very much, but my childven yet a better educa- tiou over there; learn the languages m readily by living abroad,’ My elder ehiidren profer England, Bo 1” must do as they please, or as way be best tor, em, CHARLESTON RACES. LAST DAY OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTH. CAROLINA JOCKEY CLUB--FOUR EVENTS—PIONEER, BERGAMOT, BEN HILL AND HATTIZ F, THE WIN {BY TELEGRAPA TO THR HERALD.) CHARLESTON, 8. U., Keb. 15, 1879. ‘The last day's racing of the South Carolina Jockey Club, which was postponed last Saturday on account of rain, and which could not be brought on since that time by the continuation of the storm, was run to-day in presence of y large concourse of spectators, the racing being above the averaye of that of any day durizg the meeting. Four events were on the card, the first being 4 dash of # mile and a halt for allages, the second mile heais for three-year-olds, the third a one mile dash for two-year-olds, and the fourth was a mile dash for ali ages. In the first race Governor Hampton wus the favorite, Leroy second choice, Pio- neer third, In the second race Bergamot had the call at odds over Jim Bell and Edgefield, In the two-year-” old race Ben Hill was first choice, Mary Walton Gabriel third, Liuchpin fourth and Alpha fift ‘The first race was won by Pioneer vod length, overnor Hampton second and Le Roy third, Lime, tae ‘he second race was won casily by Bergamot in two straight heats, Jim Bell second and Edgetie!d third. Time, 1:48—1:45. The third race was won by Ben Hill, Mary Walton second, Gabriel third,-Aipha fourth, Linchpin firth, ‘Time 124545. Tho fourth race was won by Hattie ¥., Pioneer sec- ond, Omega third, Virgillian, Raypahannock and Bill Dilton were withdrawn, owing to the delay caused by the previous bad weather. - The following are the . SUMMARIES. CuaRtEston JocKEY CLUB, WasiINGron CoursE, Feb. 12.—Prmsr Rack.—Handicap for gli ages, one mile and a half, Purse $200; $150 to the first and $50 to the second horse. Starters, Stoney & Aldrich’s ch. ¢. Pioneer, by Gaberlunzie, dam Flora McRae, 94 Ibs . W. P. Burch’'s ch, i dam Merry Wave, Burnes & West's b. ‘gara, 3 years ol. eo me —Miie heats for three- 50 to the first and $60 to ‘ SamE Dax—S: % year-olds, Purse, $200; the second horse, W. T. Linck’s b. f. Bergamot, by Bonnie Scot- Land, dam Juni@ta,.......sceree serene ceeene James Davis’ ch. c. Jim Bell, by John Morgan, * dam Mollie James...., sssees « 2 Ellerbe & Saunders’ ch. g. Edgefield, by cassa, dam Ida Bull, Starters, Hall- ft Time, 1:48—1 Same Day—Tummp Racz.—One mile’ dash for two- year-olds. Purse, $200; $150 to the first and $50 to the second horse; entrance $5, to be added to the first prize. Starters. Allen Atchinson’s b. c. Ben Hill, by Bonnie Scot-* land, dam Melrose..............++ Sea es, 1 Sieflord & Cree's b, f. Mary Walton, by John . Gabriel, by Mor- by Lynchbur; dam Belle of York. * Time, Me Ms Same Day—FourtH Racr.—Congolation Fara one mile dash for all ages; purse $100. Horses beaten once are allowed seven pounds, beaten twice ten pounds. hz : Starters. 3. J. Bevins’ ch, m, Hattio F, dam Bonnie Doon, 6 years old Stoney & Aldrich’s b,c. Pioneer, dani Flora Meltea, 4 years old. James Davis", f. Omega, by Pi Engineer, 2 years « ‘ R.A. Bray's b,c. Virg Henderson, 4 years Old......eseecsee saeco eeeeee G. B. Morris” b. g. Bill Dillon, by ‘tipperary, dam by Oliver. 6 yours old. patie debits W. P. Burgh’s ch. h, Rappahannock, by King Lear, data Fannie Washington, § yeurs old, . war ime, 1:48, ae yereaittebaiire eae: , RACING AT NEW ORLEANS, . New Oxtxans, La,, Feb, 13, 1879. The spring meeting of the Loujsiana Jockey Club will begin on the 10th of Apri oy ICE YACHT RACING: ‘ bate ne Rey ‘ PovcHukkersm, N. ¥., Feb, 13, 1879, The ice yacht Hail won the ladies’ pennant m the Poughkeepsie Club ‘race to-day. In the New Ham- burg’ Club race for the Kidd pennant, the Flying Cloud beat the aon) yr. In the owners’ race of the New Hamburg Club, tue Dart won the prize. The big race between the yuchis pf the New Ham- burg and Poughkeepsie clubs for the championship of the Hudson and the Kidd pennant takes places at half-past uine to-morrow morning. Nineteen yachts have already entered. The ice is in splendid condi- tion and the weather is clear. nf EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF THE NEW ICEBOAT LUCELE, CAPTAIN J, N. WINKLOW, Poveukerpsie, Feb, 13, 1879, It has been whispered about among a few of the ice yachtmen for some time that Captain Winslow was having a boat built that would soon make her ap- pearance and would eclipse anything yet built in the ar way of an feeboat, and such is the fact. Yesterday, while the leading yachimen were taking @ lunch at the brewery wiih’ ex-Commodore Booth their attention was directed to a'yacht making her way down the river, When she was first seen she was rounding Crumb Elbow, some five miles distant, and ju six minutes from that time she passed the brewery, going at the rate of seventy wiles an hour, Such aa excitement among the ice yaehtmen has seldom been witnessed. There was iat one pevees present whe knew anything about the new yacht, and when he stated to the gentlemen present that whe was called the Lucele, owned and ing sailed by Captain Winslow, and that he would issue achallenye ou his return to any yacht in the world to sail hiin a race, the excitement Was jutense, Captain Winslow, aiter passing the brewery three miles, returned and reesived the gratulations of All present at the appes ance of his splendid boat. He hes taken ub by surprise by this magniticont specimen of yacht. In size, beauty and cost slic surpassea gg yet built, and her owner Is certain she can nm the ice, She is a third larger than oosevel! leicle and caries doubie the amount of canvas of Dick Knight's Haze. twin Winslow, after receiving the con- gratulations of all present and aceopting the hos. pitalities of ex-Commodore Booth, iwade imme diate preparation to give the gentlemen members of the association and their friends pre it an exhibi- tion of her sailimg qualities. The wind at this time was from the and = blowing® streng, and ten of the gentlemen present—Mr. Booth, Cap: tains Knight, Martin and La Davids, the veteran ice yachtman Henry 8. Frost and others took board craft. The order was she flew toward New ainburg, laying one straight course and reaching there in just nine minutes from the start, the dis- tance being by measurement nine and three-- quarter miles. Of course the new boat created a geuaation among the New Hamburg yuclt- men, and when they learned her time they stood in awe, After partaking of the hospitalitics of the club the Lucele started for home, being accom- panted for ® short distance by the Phantom, Flying Cloud, Zephyr and Quickstep, of the New Hamburg Club, She van away from them all within two miles, and made the. extraordinary run of nine and @ halt miles in seven minutes and ten seconds from the start to the stakebout above the brewer Buch mile on the ive is staked between New Hamburg and Poughkeepsie, and there can be no mistake as to the time, as two time watches were held by the yoteran Frost and Davids and agreed within two seconds. This is undoubtedly the tastest time ever made by an iceboat or any other boat, The great race for the Commodore Kidd pennant takes place to-morrow. ‘The Lucele is entere: INTERNATIONAL CURLING MATCH. ‘Tonowto, Ont., Feb. 13, 1879. ‘The international curling contest was continued to-day with the following result :— THIKD DRaw, No. 1 Rink—Dufferin Club, ot 't' New York Cluv. No. 2 Rink—Granite Club, oi waukee Club... FINAL DRAW. any oat anything yet put 01 Tonto Granite Club. Dufterin Clu ‘To-night the visiting curlers Were entertaine dinner at the Ametican Hotel. To-morrow the grand match, with ten rinks a side, } beng Canada aud the United States will be con- tested, sricdesa tab ORS ye Governor Robinson Determined to Stamp Qut Pleuro-Pneumonia. TO Be SLAUGHTERED, A Strict Quarantine Established Over the Bilissville Stables * DISEASED COWS SALE OF INFECTED MILK PROHIBITED. ——_ The serenity that usually pervades the village of Blissville was but little distnrted yesterday. The cows that are quarantined in the odoriferous stables, situated on the east bank of Newtown Creek, were given their usual rations of swill. ‘They were treated, also, to a great surprise in the shape.ot a general stable cleaning. During Wednesday night men were kept constantly at work cleaning the stalis from which 200 cows had been driven out be- fore the Governor's order arrived. They were pretty thoroughly scraped, and 200 of the 600 cows still in the stables were transferred to them, so that their filthy stalls might undergo the same operation, A quantity of swili feed that had soured in the troughs was runoff into Newtown Creek through a sewer at the south side of the buildings. When the Sheriff of Queens county proceeded to carry out the order of the Governor veceived on Wednes- day evening to quarantine the cow sheds and not to lot any animals be brought into or leave the premises he brought upon himself the wrath of a host of the “extractors of the lacteal fluid,” who supposed their occupation gone. Their anger was of very short duration, however, because early yesterday morning the Sheriff retused to prohibit the sale and earrying away of milk, and gaye as his reason for so doing that there was nothing in the Governor's order directing him to take any action regarding the milk. Bo at early dawn the nimble fingers of the ‘milk maids’ were working industriously, and the festive milkman sang deflance to the biting breeze as he guided his steed with his load of swill milk toward the City of Churches. ‘The following is a copy of the Governor's order to the Sherif of Queens county : " Whereas it has been made known to n d contagious disease kuown ay pleuro-puonmonin has broken out nmong neat cattle in this State, and that numer- ous animuls are gffectod with said dixense ut the stables. oi Gaff, Fleischmann € Co., at Blissville, in this State, and that there iy danger that such diseased cattle will infeet healthy als; now, therefore, 1 Lucius Robinson, by virtue of er vested in we by the laws of thix State, do hereby re tho said stables and the premises of said Guff, Fleischmann & Cu. in quarantine; and I fucther order and diroct that no cattie shall be removed frou: sald stables or Rrembsos during the eontinuwnes of sueh disease, | Tho Sheriff of Quecns county is Mereby ordered to strictly carry out and enforce this order. L. ROBINSON. By the Governcr—D, C. Rowixsox, Private Secretary, ‘The Sheriff of Queens county had expected orders from the Governor prohibiting the milk being taken away from the premises, but when the orders arrived yesterday morning under the seal of the State it gave no fuller directions than did the telo- gram ot Wednesday afternoon, ordering the quaran- tining of the stables, which was published exclu- sively in yesterday's Henarp. The Sheriff thought it a strange inconsistency to confine cattle said to be diseased and uot restrain the sale of their milk, which must be diseased in the natural order of things, and, desiring to do his whole duty in the niatter, he telegraphed Governor Robinson for fuller &nd-more explicit instructions. Tne following is the telegram sent by the Sheriff to the Governor:— “ Uvnaxe’s Poin, Feb. 13, 1879, Goviitxon Romrvsox, Albany -— Have quarantined the stables of Gaff, Floischmann & Co. Will T admit any fresh cows? at will Tdo about the milky B. F, RUSHMORS, Sheriff, Q. 0. ‘The Governor replicd as follow: Atvany, Feb, 13, 1879. al the Astor House for orders, ow his Ho is appointed to assist the Governor in the matter, 1), C. ROBINSON, Private Secresary. THE MLK NOT TO LEAVE THR STADLES, General Patrick was interviewed by a Hruaxp re- porter last evening, at the Astor House, where, with Professor Law, he is staying, and he expressed the determination to deal fully with the exigencies of the evil. When he was made aware of the difficulty in which.Sheriff Rushmore feit himself Placed as to the removal of the milk from the stables at Bliss- villé he promptiy sent to the Sheriff last evening the following message in infeetious: BF. Rusamons, Sheriff: ‘Seo General M. R. Pai and foll) ction 13, 1879, ‘TOR. F. one, Sheriff, f Until further iustruetio’ 1k will be allowed to leave the premises now quarantined at Blissville. Twill beat the City Hall, Brooklyn, at haif-past ten A.M. to- % M. R. PATRICK. GENERAL PATRICK'S POWERS. The powers invested in General Putrick ne be- lieves to be fully adequate to root out the contagion from the infected distriets and to prevent its spread int® those not yet affected, He suid that in doing the work assigned him he will use to the fullest ex- tent the machinery already at his command, and will draw largely upon the boards of health for co- operation. In the powers delegated to him by the Governor he is armed with authority to examine into the condition of the cattle and their housings in every county of the State, so that the restricted powers of ay particular Board of Health shall not stand in the way of full and complete investigation and amelioration, otessor Law stated that the work to be done ia a huge one. ‘The disease, he said, is so contagious that even men attending cattle affected with it have been known to carry the contagion a distance of several mniles and spread it among cattle removed even that distance from the infected place, ‘To rout it out trom the numerous stables in Kings and Queens countics will take a long time, especially as they will not be permitied to kill any aninais but those known to be infected, morrow. THE GOVERNOR'S ISSTRECTIONS, ‘The following is the fwil text of the instructions sent by the Governor to General Patrick :— Stave ov New York, Exeow Auwany, Fel Genoral Mansena R. Patrick = Sin—In pursuance of the pr ISbt the Laws of ISTS, entitied “An wet in rel foccios and contaxioas diversas of animals” L by sistant in executing my arrylng aus ft ® Cuamner, } 12, Isiy. *§ rr ' such assi thin said counties er skilled examina. rected to cou Kings aud Queens in directed, as me ot cattle tion under yaur direc pel all owners of eatt aud all yotorinary sw cures of ai such notitientio cares XAT iver, you nre dire A and be use all such uninnis as al i with the said di * wae d eh have boon expe r are located in ir diseretion per in y Ajaughivred on ihe premises and the care be dine posed of as meat {upon examination they shall be found Will forbid and prove cuttle ther 0 ployed in the & on, OF Yards, OF premises where fre kopt other than those in whieh they are employed. STRINGENT PRECAUTIONS, ‘sons engaged in eased or exposed rinse nure, forage litter upon iutyeted prom. being ron od therefrom. wand you will eause such to be made thereof as will in your Jugdment infection. You will cause ail in whic whly disinfected. slaughter of disoase ary, (0 certify the value o| a dk at the time of reendition wud eireumatan owners, when requ rected, whenever nals ts found tial or animals staking ace such cattle or his agent or serv. ingly withheld, or allowed to be oxi t ‘disoase upon his ng his cattle, you will not wake such cer- You are surther direeted to tak el, Measures as sintect ail ear, v premises'y tithento wiucod into any promises in which and to keep such cattle w e for period three renioval of the last diseased of such premises. baequent disinfostion ther authorized and empowered to ineur such provisions of the fu going be necessary, aud to soe to nage ve transmitted to this self, after you have examined and approved them in writing ; 4 Hy the Governor—D. U, Ronson, Private Secretary. A Reyes conference of about an hour's duration was had between General Patriek, Surgeon Low, Dr. Raymond and Secretary La Petra as to the proper course or system of action, aud it was fually deter. inined that another consultation would be held this ‘hen active operations will doubtless be whatever direction State authorities muy deem most fiting. Sherifly of Kings and Queens counties have structed by the Governor to co-operate of. cially in carrying out the wishea of General Patrick disease supervision afior the the ugh yo | without wherever their respective services may he required iu the discharge ot the work thus authorized, AT THE SLAUGHTER BOUNE. A Hexavp reporter found Otiwer J. O'Neill, inspector appointed by the Brooklyn — Boi ot Health, at the siaughter house of Moses May, The inspector said he examines the cows ga they ate going to be slaughtered, and when he believes them to be so sick that their meat is unfit for use he orders them to be knocked on the head and gent to the offal dock, He stated that the iaecat that come under his notice was verys fair, but did not think that the milk given by @ cow having pneumonia could be yood for use by Lumen beings. Mr. May showed the following certificate, signed by Sanitary Inspeo- tor McLean: Broowirxy, Feb. 12, 1879, Mr. Moses Ma f wo’ cows, as shown by you to auxbter the wine upou the THE WAR ON SWILL | sixty-t) wt obruary 1i.—T grant u clear bi cows berelu montioued. L, MCLEAN, Mr, May was very profuse in his explanations to the excellent quality of the meat. He could no: vthing strange at all in the failure of the sant tu find the lungs of the cows that Deiorethey arrived on the ground, anda smile lighted up the, faces of the listeners when it Was suggesied thut there seemed to be gi haste made fn getting the respiratory organs out the way. SWILT, MILK VENDERS, Denis Griffin, of No. 189 Greenpoint avenue, Green- int, and George Grosbaek, of 191 Koss street, Williamsburg, were brought before Justice Fisher, of Brooklyn, yesterday ou two charges—one of bringing swill milk into the cit; he other, bringing it in a permit. Griffin was’ fined $15 on the latter charge, while Grosback was fined $10 on the former charge, Upon ‘Grosback admitting that- he was employed by a Mr, Evans «complaint was also preferred against that dealer by the Board of Health. Another veuder named Henry Austin, of No. 191 Green street, Williamsburg, was also charged with bringing swill milk into the city, but his exam- ination was adjourned for one week, The remaining charges ayainst Griffin and Grosback will be inyes- tigated on the 20th inst. A PROHIBITORY RESOLUTION RESCINDED. ‘The Board of Health rescinded the resolution passed on Wednesday prohibiting the driving of cows through’ the Streets of Brooklyn without a permit. ‘The reason why the resolution was rendered void is that the order of the Governor compelled the cows to be confined in Blissville, so that there is no ne- cossity of preventing the transfer of clean cows trom one stable to another. PRECAULIONARY MEASURES IN NEW YORK. Dr. Janes, of the New York Board of Health, saye that all the precautions have been taken to prevent the bringing of the disease to the city, A thorough examination of all the cow stables is in progress and with very setistactory results. Dr. White examined the milk brought from the Blissville staples and ronounces it very unhealthy. On mucroscopic vestigation the diseased milk presented a very bluish appearance, and he could tell at once that it was not at allin a healthy condition, The Doctor be- lieves that there is very little danger of the disease being brought here, as strict watch is constantl, kept at the ferries, ‘Two persons have been arrest on the charge of bringing eleven diseased cattle from Connecticut. - CATTLE DEALERS IN TROUBLE. Dy. John E, Comfort, Health Officer for the new wards of the city, yesterday arraigned Abraham Sterx, of No. 707 Hast Ninth street, and Jacob Hecht, of No, 105 Attornoy street, at the bar of the Harlem Police Court. The prisoners are tne “cow brokers’ who on Sunday morning Jast introduced a number of diseased cattle to this city via New Haven Railroud to Harlem River station, at North New York, The prisoners had but littie to say, and Justice Wheeler held them cach for trial in the Court of Special Sessions for violating a corporation ordi- nance, Jacob Fleischmann, of No. 345 East Fiftieth street, became their surety and they were released, The diseased cattle are said to have been killed, although some doubt exists in regard to this latter point, One of the prisoners told an ofiicer three of the cows would yield on an average thirty-nine uurts of milk per dey. tn regard to the quality of the fiuid no information could be gained: HENRY BERGH'S VIEWS ON THE SWILL MILK TRAFFIC AND THE MEANS WHEREBY IT MAY BE EFFECTUALLY STAMYED OUT—DANGER THAT PUBLIC ATTENTION MAY BE DISTRACTED FROM THIS IMPORTANT SUBJECT. New Yons, Feb. 12, 1879, To tHE Eprror or THE Henawp:. It would be a blessed thing if the Blissville ex- citement,,which at this moment pervades the public mind, could "be made to produce some perma- nent good. Butall the probaBilities are adverse to such a consummation. Years ago Frank Leslie ex- posed his life in the attempt to break up some Long Island swill milk assassins, and the faithful, but horrible, pictures which at that time appeared in his illustrated paper® are remembered by this com- munity. Since that time this society has made re- peated descents upon these and other swill milk establishments without the results being propor- tionate to the magnitude of the crime. While the cities of New York and Brooklyn were under the same sanitary department the under- signed many times represented to the department here the terrible condition of those places, but he was considered ‘too zealous,” and hence the evil flourished. Finally, at his entreaty, the then Presi- dent consented to accompany him and personally in- spect the pest houses complained of; aud his excla- mation on being shown thein will best express their condition. “I did not believe,” said he, “that such laces existed in any civilized country.” It is com- forting to know, however, that shortly after this visit one of the ‘ee, cow stables dis- appeared. Encouraged by this partial »suc- cess the society continued to worry tho propri-tors of these hospitals for the msnu- facture oc @ poisonous fluid ca'led milk, tutil at length the jurisdiction of New York ceased by the creation of local sanitary commissioners on that island. It may be asked, “Was the nuisance abated by this change of authority?” Not a bit. On the contrary, polities and other unwholesome influences only augmented it. Finding that the people of Brooklyn and its vicinity were resolved to use this swill beverage asa@ steady diet an effort was then made to root out the evil by the ppylication of the laws forbidding cruelty to dumb, or, in other words, more sensitive animals, FAILURE OF JUSTICE. No better results attended these attempts, as was conspicuously demonstrated by the trial of Messrs. Gafl, Ficischmann & Co., about twenty months ago. Atter a long delay, and hoping that public sentiment might be disposed to regard another effort with more favor, the undersigned, taking # warrant and a suf- ficient furce with him, again visited the latter estab- lishmeut and found that the cow stables were gtill in a condition which simply defies critical description. One good seems to have ensucd from this latest effort—to wit, public attention is seriously exercised by these developments, and the danger appear- ing so imminent the sanitary departments under the direction of our excellent Goveraor Robinson are taking measures to protect the people. WILL PERMANENT GOOD EsULT ? But will these measures, if even rendered adequate to the necessity, be more enduring than those which have trom time to time preceeded them? Doubtfal. it Lwere the counsel or adviser of either of these cow corporations, L would thus advise—"“Gentlemen, dou't be alarmed, be calm and silent, let the tempest blow; the move violent it blows the sooner it will ‘blow over,’ make a show of bending to public opin- ion, by cleaning out your stables; send your sick cows to the slaughter house and promise anything you are desired,” The breath of public censure is rarely very dam- aging. It runs its course during the proverbial nine days, and in @ month thereafter people forget all ubout the affair and crave a fresh seusation. Now, this is all wrong. Let me conclude with a hypo- thetical case. 4n evil is known to exist whereby hun- dreds of children are annually cestroyed, a whole community is exposed to disease, and thousands of wunoffending dumb snimals are cruecily tortured, What isthe romedy which a government worthy of the name should pursue? Why, extermi- nate as soon a8 known, with fire if necessary, the accursed machinery which juflicts such wrougs upon persous and animals, whether there be law or prece- dent for the act. Once the satety of the community is assured it is time enough to discuss the legal aspects ot the case, for lite is superior to all human law. Re- spectfully, HENRY BERGH, President. “MILLIONS IN. It.” The suit of the White Star Steamehip Company against the City Chamberlain, Mr. J. Nelson Tappan, to recover back money paid to him as the agent of the State for the per capita tax on emigrants, was brought to an cud before Judge Wallace, yeaterda: in the United States Cireuit Court. As the issue had resolved itself into a legal one wholly the jury had been dispensed with, and argumerits were addressed to the Bench alone. The question raised was whether the payments were voluntary or involuntary, the Mayor not having requested the Chamber: lain to give bonds required by law to prevent the support of the emigrants from devolving upon the Commissioners of Eunigration; and if they were juntary paymeuts, whether the laws of Congress enacted in dune, 187%, confirmin, the acts of the Commissioners, the Cuamberlain am other State and municipal officers, down to May 1 1877, i# comstitutional and valid. The jurisdiction o} the United States courts was also questioned on the strength of this bill. The Chamberlain was repre- sented by Mr, George P. Andrews; tie Commissioners, Bh Mr. Lewis Sander#, aud the plaintiffs by ex-Judge litt. The briefs were afterward handed in and tue Court announced that its decision was for the present reserved, Another suit to recover $1,125,000 head money, and based upon the same ground, has been brought by the Inman Company in the federal courts, It com- prises three different actions—a bill in equity by the Guion Company for the full amount, an aetion at common law for the Liverpool and Philadelphia Steamship Company for about $1,080,000, and an ace tion at common law for $26,000 by the Inman line, ‘Lhe period covered by the payments which are in ed in the suit of yes! ay is about cighteen months iv 1870 and 1876, and that to whieh the other Gases reler vateuds from 1969 to 1976,