Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-14

NEw YoaK, March is, 1875

NEW YORK, March 10, 1900
The Styset-ssessping Maehiass. "A trial Of these
machines for sweeping the streets was made yes
terday afternoon, and, In the main, gave general
satisfaction. On the Russ pavement, however,
they appear TO work to much better advantage
than on the cobbIe stones. These machines have
very much the appearance Of a threshing machine,
and are worked by cog-wheels, the dirt being col
lected in a scoop and conveyed TO box made for
its reception thus doing away with the use Of the
shovel altogether.
| Tile Pacifc.--Much anxiety Is felt for the safety
Of the steamship Pacific, now in her seventeenth
day The general impression is that she did not
arrive out in season to leave Liverpool her regu-
lar day, as she was delayed on this side one or
two days by severe storm prevailing at the time
she left her dock. The same steamer, at this sea-
SON last year, was fifteen days in making the pas
sage, 80 that there can hardly be sufficient cause
for alarm, even If she does not arrive for two or
three days.
Our City Railroads.&c. most remarkable falling
off in the receipts of railroads has taken place,
the receipts for the month of February being about
thirty per cent less than the previous month,
and fifty per cent less than it was three months
since. The closing Of the Chrystal Palace may in
part account for this reduction in the travel on
these roads, but it hardly be possible that this
should cause such large decrease The bad man
agement Of the roads has think been leading
cause for this falling off
our Public Buildings.-A communication was
received in the Board Of Councilman last evening
from the Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating,
in the strongest terms, against the removal OF our
public buildings from the Park up to Madison
Square. The communication was referrad to the
i Committee on Repairs and Supplies. When it is
known that Madison Square is about three miles
from the centre of business this will appear to be
one of the most absurd movements OF the day.
The Poole Tragedy report published in
| the morning papers that q steamer had been des-
patched after Baker, the supposed murderer Of
Poole, is incorrect, but the Mayor has the matter
under consideration, and it is presumed a steamer
will be employed immediately for the purpose. The
excitement in relation to this tragedy still con-
tinues.
Bank Build;ng.-T Shoe and Leather Bank
have purchased the building erected for the Gen.
trail Bank, (Which is winding up,) for the sum Of
100000 1t is said the building cost 800, 900.
The Ne,o York Legislature on Spree.-The
members of our Legislature arrived here yesterday
in large numbers, having voted themselves holt
day, for the purpose of visiting public institu
tions Before returning to their duties at Albany,
they will visit all places of mark both in the city
and in the adjoining neighborhood, and the jolif-
cation is to be kept up for three days, commencing
at o'clock this morning. The Board Of Council
men have voted 81 800 to defray the expenses of
the party, and appointed committee to extend to
them the Inequalities of the city.
1 Money Natters--The ease in the money market
continues, and the bank statement Of this morning
is Of satisfactory character. Capital is abundant
and It Is difficult to find good Investments for the
surplus funds Banks discount with great hber-
atty, and very little, if any paper is thrown out
unless Of doubtful character. Under these cir
cumstances, capitalists are turning their attention
to the stock exchange, and stocks and bonds Of
first class eagerly sought after by which means
much of the surplus funds will be used up and
thus withdrawn from the market. Everything in
the way of business looks well and brisk season
is anticipated.
! New Book.-From the prolific press of J. @.
Derby has just been issued book, by A. S. Roe,
author of James Mountjoy," &c. The novel is
remarkably well written, and win add much to the
popularity Of the writer. The title Of the book is
"a Long Look Ahead or, The First Stroke and
the Last. The story is told in an enticing MAN.
ner, and the reader becomes more interested in
each succeeding page to the close. 1t shows that
by perseverance the most insuperable difficulties
can be overcome, and in the end, by following the
dictates of integrity the poor and lowly accom-
psh their ends and be amply rewarded for their
resoluteness. The same publisher has nearly ready
for publication the Life of Sam Houston which
| is looked for with much interest L. s.