New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-07-11

r,anizsn. w. H. westeryelt W. p Hearne; g. W. NC
Lane Grs ssn fnIn's the meens yesterday Of the
tinted coopers OF the state Of New York john CagaI
1he rSnd society in place Of Patrick OFarra expelled
for violating the rules Henry krahtI Sfue ria Mace
Committee OF delegate from each number MAJ a
ed to revise the constitutions II was at each semi
annual session monthly statement OF 'sns ~ No
Union was authorized IN Aoap Meeting * the Coop
ers Of that place and Troy, to reorgaITE , OK
WAS held last night, James r. Purdy, PRESIDENT IN te
chair This branch Of the Internatahal Iiloh non
ton Tn the past year the socetys contributions 10 the
central organization amounted TO sS0' a a"S ono
ont Of employment There 40 local ORGANIZATIONS OF
Iron holders IN the United States Inc Union Iooprra,
i've RuJinp Society commenced active operations Hst
evening bv receiving subscriptions which amounted to no
less sum than 1915 go The next ehS
who have not paid up, should do 40 on WEDNESDAY nA
at latest or tReE soefy holds it's rst meeting ON
Friday evening, az Farmers Institute No ~ LudoSst
John W. Farmer, President. Albert AlilnghaiH' sec
Rotary.
/ STATE BOARD OF EXAMINATION OF BREECH-
LOADING sMALi-ARNs. 80 A continued session Of this
Board composed of Geo w. Palmer, Brigsder-GeneTal
and Commanding General OF Ordnance, VIM. G. Ward,
BrgaderG cneral Commanding First Brigade, N. g.,
Geo NJ. Baker, Colonel, Commanding 74th Regiment,
~ G., and slas W. Burt Colonel and Assistant Inspector
Of scyS5t H'S ana The Board met at 10
m, hut delayed in their proceedings IN conse-
luciCc vi VIC y T ava VI Mn p rrhc nartirnIar
object which 1t Is the province OF The Board 10 consider
bears upon and is embraced In the adaptation OF the best
invention for converting Springfield rifles into breec
leaders. The State has on hand about 10000 Spngheld
msketS the greater part OF which were purchased dur
ing the late war, that IL is proposed 10 change 10 reech.
leaders, meet the exigencies Of the times The cost 81
performing this work varies from - 80 TO - per piece
The Board engaged IN testing the endurance OF
the pieces presented for trial Ies'sTday me invention o
brought forward one hundred cartridges were selected
Ninctyone exploded Nine more were used TO maxi inc
one enth test number complete. The arm was then
cooled and examined, and found to posses nw III
metal of the brcecblock. In view Of this one OF the
Messrs Miller Withdrew INC arm ana pfonlstu 10
uC perfect one to-day tril was also MADE OF inc
Martin cartridge, adopted by the United states Govern
ment bu OF six cartridges three failed TO explode,
and in instance where explosion did take place
the "anyil' (Which is small bar placed very near inc
cap OF the cartridge with only the illuminate between,
aud intended serve plodc the ILLUMINATED flew INTO
discussion between the mcmbe Of the Board Two new
Improvements in the adaptation OF 'mnskets 10 breech-
tered for trial Among the interested spectators present
were MaiorGcn. PlcaSonton aud Brevet- Ma1orGeI
Spear both Of cavalry Each 1t il understood
had u particular invention which he was VIKING 10
back" as better than all the rest There another
interesting sight, T. e. three French officers and one
Spanish officer studying how near perfection We nave got
in the mechanism of brcechoadcrs. These officials were
treated with the utmost courtesy, and very inter
Csted spectators. The spanish officer, Lieut. Col aI
has made quite extended tour of observation ~ thS
country. The Board do not desire 10 protIct hcr ses
son. but is evident that they will have TO do So unless
inventors and exhibitors prompt 10 present
their inventions for tiia ON purely practical basis.
MEETING or OWNERS, CAPTAINS, AND PILOTS
OF srEAM-TUGs.-The various persons connected with
the towing interest Of this port held meeting last even
ing at the Washington Hotel. No Broadway, 20 ADOPT
some Of action The repeal Of an act Of the
legislature passed two years aSo Which eompels an
sean-tngs lo~IhS Nes1ti tAio , ~ - i,,i''r,
meeting held last Friday IN S0uthsi the Chairman stated
the object Of the meeting after winch committee Was
appointed to consult counsel In reference carrying the
case OF Capt Harry sely TO thc supreme court oil ihe
United States. Capt. Spcy was arrested few months
ago for towing schooner through the Gate without
plot, and taken before Judge IusrahnIn 81 Queens
County and convicted but sentence suspended At
the meeting last evening M which Capt IL Berry pre-
and gaze their experience. and stated how they had been
arrested while In the discharge ~ toir duty. They
CHARGED several OF the Long Island Judges with corup
ton accusing thCm OF being lcagued with The Hell GATE
and, il arrested test the conyiutonaliiy ~
the law. one OF the pilot. stated his grieyanccs
lefty in the follow ing words Yesterday was hailed
in the East River 10y the captain OF schooner Would
tow his vessel into Long Island sound b. would give M
$35, if not compelled To take pilot but So would only
give $40 That incident settled my mind rs 10 what coufo
should take in ms matter. DOM believe "a i'i'om.
half Of my compensation After the matter Ldd been
pretty fully discussed the Chairman called Tor the report
Of the ynrlOns committees which appointed 1T the
last meeting On the recommendation Of the committee
20 engage counsel 10 defend the case Of Capt src1y,
Mesrs Becbe Dean, aud D0nohue retained to cary
the to the Court Of Appeals On motion OF capt
Daken the Association VIII Dee known IS THE Mercantile
nominate officers FOR the h.,ociaon Who presented the
following ticket: President L. BOwyor; NcePrcsidcnt,
tares, A. Il. Berry aud j. Loughlu Executive Commit
tee. Mcssrs Carpenter sumner shay, Oncy and-orm-:
White, and TOmpkn-. ON motion, the aboye-namcd
gentlemen unanimously elected There lS5
declare they viii carry the 20 the bitter end. aud
will not no matter what may be the consequences, e
thanking Capt. Berry, the meeting adjourned To neat
Thursday evening.