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The New York herald., 1869-02-17
THE LABOR QUESTION.

Meeting of Master Builders-Reguiation OF
the Apprenticeship System.
The master builders held meeting yesterday af-
ternoon In the Mechanics and Traders Exchange,
to adopt regulations governing the taking OF ap-
prentices After considerable discussion the follow
ing rules were unanimously adopted
ARTIoLE The term OF apprenticeship for boys shall not
many apprentices their business win warrant
.. The apprentice shall be well and uniformly remu-
nersted at following For the nrst year. si 25
re%snds he day Should he
the journeymen advance fall below the
advance wages the apprentice nhe proper
with the increase the reduction OF the ournevmens
wages In the third and the balance of the apprentice
One dollar weekly earnings Of the apprentice for the
first be left with the employer or be held BY him
until the expiration OF the term OF appr nceshp when he
klT g. No master mason shall accept the apprentice OF
another unless the request OF the master himself when
temporarily unable to employ the apprentice for other
reasons satisfactory TO both partieA
In of retirement from business the death OF mas
apprentice, where he finish the term Of bis appen
Nothing in the shall be construed prevent any
from taking young who wishes TO
under instruction. provided he Is not an apprentice 70
master mason.
way take action In all matters Of difference
arising between an employer and an apprentice.
Eacn master snsi MAKE y ns auy 70 snora % sne .6pisne
ing school Mechanics Traders Society," any
other institution In this city for their benefit
tyv aud apprentced A. well the OF the
apprentices already In our employ shall be entered 10 book
Al the expiration Of the apprenticeship the master shall
provide apprentice with certificate signed by himself
ana countersgned by the officers OF the association
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

The Trojans will be favored with English opera this
evening, the Richings giving short season OF four
nights in that city.
will cease to delight the Buralonians after this
week.
Frank Mayo Is play ing an engagement In Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Watkins are doing 'the
amiablen and "the heavy" In "After Dark" for
the good people of Augusta, Ga.
ssRichard IlI.r Ii being murdered IN Harrisburg
farce and comedy In Frankfort, KY.
Miss Ettie Henderson ts deighting the s00ty Pitts
burgers with "Rosedalen
Mile. Marietta Ravel is posturing as the French
Harry Sanderson thumbs the keys OF the plano In
Camilla Urso fddies In Schenectady tomorrow
night.
Grand Duke has placed apartments In the palace at
his disposal. To various applications made TO HIM
to play in public the celebrated pianist has always
replied in the negative, declaring that his career B
An. Burnett, the Yankee humorst, and the Taylor
English combination troupe are deghting the
"Rsnucks" Of Toronto with their songs and
sketches.
quite success at the Arch, Philadelphia The same
play was o miserable failure In Boston, where Il
was, however but poorly placed upon the stage.
German dramatic company Is giving the cttl-
zens OF Montgomery, Ala. some very heavy doses OF
Miss Agnes Ethel appears tonight In New Haven
as the Lady Of Lyons, supported by Mr. r A. Gossin
as Claude Melnotte.
.sThe Man Fish, ballet and "Black-Eyed Susan"
the novelties this week at the American theatre.
Pittsburg.
German-Italian opera troupe are trying to tune
the Washingtonians to harmony.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKKT.--LoNDoN, Feb. 16--4:30
r. M-Consols closed at 81 for money and the ac-
count American securities closed quiet. United
states fve.twenties, 75k. Stocks quiet; Erie Rail-
way, Is; Illinois Central, e7A; Atlantic and Great
Western, 35h.
PARIS BouRsR--PARIs, Feb. 10.-Thc Bourse IA
FRANKFORT BouRsR.-FRAsKFoRr, Feb. Ia
United States nve.twenty bonds, 81 for the issue OF
1862
LlvERrooL Co1ToN MARKEr.--LIyERroor, Feb.
16446 r. M.-rhe market closed duh and i1t at the
following quotations:--Middlng uplands, on spot
I'D. a l2iSd.; middling uplauds, to arrive, ND;
middng Orleans, 12kd. 1891. The sales OF the
day foot mp but 5000 bales.
HAvRE COTroN MARKEr.-HAvRR, Feb. 16--Even
lng.Thc market closed quiet for cotton on spot aud
afuat at unchanged prices.
LIVERPOOL BHEADsTurrs MARKrr--IrvERpo0I.
Feb 1o--Eyennig.--w heat-California white declined
ciued TO ls lod. Peas ASS. per cwt. other articles
LivrirooL PROVISION MARKET.-LIvEarooI Feb.
f6--Evenng.--Th market closed unaltercd IN tone
and quotations.
ltvRRpOoL PRODUCE MARKFT.-LrvERPOcL. Feb.
l6--Eycning. rosin mas advanced Cd, ana IL
eugtea at l5s. Ga Common rosin unchanged. Pc
trpleum--Sprlts declined 10 Ti5d.; refned steady.
Olher articles Of produce unchanged.
LONDON PRODUCE MARkET.-i.ONpvN, Feb. l6-t30
T. M.-petrolcum-Spirits, Skd.; renned, ls. IL I'd
common rosin, 6s. 3D. 0s. Cd. hne rosln, les. 9d.
llnseeI OIL 81 15s. e18. Tallow, 4as. Cd. sugar
10 arrive has advanced TO 19s. "a. Other articles
pyTRoiElM MARKEr.--AHrwERP, Feb. Ie--Pctro-
!iouin IS !, francs ior standard white.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
MOTIFS ABOUT TOWN.

VINO grants permission to the ragmen to 60 about
the city with dozen bells OF all cracked tones
rackng the brains Of every invalid whose door they
pass'
And now that Lent Ia at hand, why should the
fishmongers be allowed to stand before ones door
and blow his horn for indefinite time? Is not the
smell OF his fish enough to warn customers that he Is
around9
The block between Eighth and Ninth avenues In
Fortieth street. Is In a terribly nlthy condition.
Ashes and garbage OF all kinds piled In heaps
the pavement. What about that health code, DIR.
Harrlss Is Fortieth street exempt
Nobody seems 10 have any jurisdiction over West
broadway but the ragpickers The Street Commis-
sioner probably does not know that the pavement is
rapidly disappearing in ruts big enough to swallow
a good sized dray, does Whitney know how high
the dirt ana ash heaps are They pignt take look
at the street. only TO ascertain how dirty
street may become.
There is large pile OF stone ashes and garbage in
front of 25s Broadway and on the corner OF Warren
street there are several blocks or granite that have
been lying there for weeks.
why do not the city authorities give good example
in this matter OF keeping the streets clear All the
derricks and heavy beams sunk In Chambers street,
in front OF the Court House. during the progress
OF the work on the building still in the street. OBJ
structing travel
The New York herald., 1869-02-17

The Remains Of the Assassin Booth Taken
TO Baitimorc-Proposed Demonstration by
the Popaiace-Privatc Interment Deter
mined gPoq,
BALTIMORE, Feb. 16, 1869.
The remains Of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin
! were removed from Washington on NLssuday after
aoon, and arrived hero oh the kaine evening.
An order was obtained Monday morning,
and :. Y. Weaver. well known undertaken,
proceeded atonce to Washington and disintered the
remains They were contained In plain pine box,
two government blankets being wrapped about the
person, The original box. which was much de-
cayed. having been rotted by dampness. was ex-
changed for plain cofn.
The remains were brought mere as secretly as pos
sible and deposited at the wareroom OF MFR. Weaver
1t became noised about that his body was here, and
at an early hour this morning crowds OF people be-
gan to assemble all ious to get glimpse OF the
last mortal remains Of the ass assin. All were de-
MED admission however, until about three P. NJ.
when the box was again opened and the body or
lie coffin.
There was but little OF the remains left, the nesh
having all disappeared, leaving nought but mass
OF backened bones. UpLn one foot was an
old army shoe, and upon the otner boot
cut open upon the top This covered the LETT loot,
the leg having been broken in his leap from the
stage box OF the theatre after he had assassinated
GTtsiucuC IlnCOiD. lne TeiudluucT Vi uiS uIcsS
consisted of rough brown coat, black pants and
vest, all OF which were rotten and decayed. The
hair all remained, and the siiken curls OF glossy
black reminded one OF the handsome face Which
people once 80 much admired, but the intelligent
lace was gone. During the afternoon hundreds OF
people visited the place. and some were allowed TO
view the remains.
After short time it was found that the curious
crowds had cut the blankets almost to pieces to
get souvenirs. Many persons also visited Baltimore
Cemetery during the day, believing the interment
would be made there, but came away disappointed.
Mrs. Booth and her sons Edwin Booth ana Junius
Brutus Booth Will arrive here tomorrow, when the
body Will be deposited In vault at the government
cemetery and in few days will De secretly inferred
In the presence of the family, at Baltimore cemetery
beside the remains OF Junius Brutus Booth the
senior.
There seems disposition on the part OF many
people here to get up demonstration, but the rea-
tives OF Booth bitterly oppose anything OF the Sort
and have arranged to inter the remains secretly as
above stated The presence Of Booths remains has
been the topic OF conversation among all classes
here. and has been the sensation OF the day.
number OF persons have contributed to defray
the expenses OF the reinterment OF Payne for whose
remains there has as yet been no claimant.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17

and Weather than London. 1t will eclipse
al other cities Of ancient or modern times for
1t Is the centre Of commerce, finance, art and
ideas for vast Continent abounding in every
kind of production and natural resources, and
1t represents more than any other city the ma
terial progress of this wonderful age With
railroads thousands of miles in length and
spanning the Continent from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, with nuporrous steamship lines
and teiegraphs connecting Europe on one
hsnd and Asia on the other with America,
this country must become the centre Of
thought, action and commerce for the world.
and New York is, as has been said, the centre
of all American movements and progress. In
twenty years the United States will have
population probably of nearly a hundred
millions, and this metropolis three millions.
What grand future there Is, then, for New
York-and future, too, not far off, for there
are those living who will see it the greatest
city on the globe
Ought we not to prepare for this destiny by
commencing improvements on the largest
scale? The population of Manhattan island,
or the city proper, is bursting out at the sides
and at the ends across the East and North
rivers into Westchester and over Staten Island
1t isall our own population, and the business
and interests of all the adjoiningc communities
are identified with the city. A movement
should be made, therefore, to incorporate
Brooklyn, Williamsburg, the other bordering
towns and settlements on Long Island, West
chester, Yonkers, Jersey City, Hoboken and
all the other settlements up to Newark, as well
as Staten Island, with New York, and thus
make one grand metropolis of the whole. The
time is coming when this area will be covered
by streets and solid buildings and a connected
population. Let us prepare, then, for this
future by laying out markets on a proper
scale and in suitable localities, by providing
for a sufficient number of public parks and
squares, by building up all round the lower end
of the island splendid stone and iron piers and
wharves in place Of the rotten and unsightly
ones now there, by bridging or tunnelling the
East and North rivers, by making wide streets
to all the great inlets and outlets Of the city,
by providing for rapid and convenient locomo-
tion from one part to another, and, in fact, by
every means which science, taste and foresight
can suggest. All these and many other i'm
provements could be made without burdening
the taxpayers; for the increased income that
could be derived from them would more than
compensate for the cost. Now is the time to
be laying the foundation for the future great
of V1rI. md roifi
the city authorities and the Legislature Of the
State will keep this object constantly in view
and work together for its accomplishment.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
MAYua,s orEIcs.

Marshal Tooker has succeeded thus far IN stirring
up a number of the sharpers who come under his
supervision and has expressed his determination to
enforce the ordinances and protect both citizens
and strangers as far as possible, from the rapacity
OF the many swinders VINO infest the city and who
ply thelr nefarous trades In what they imagine 10 be
full safety. Yesterday morning two OF the alleged
BOGUS INTELLIGENCE OFFICES
were oyerhauied by the Marshal. one or these s
kept 10y party OF the name OF Donaldson, az las
Bleecker street. Mr. Donaldson had promised to
give employment TO young man on the payment OF
two dollars. He fai.ed TO give me employment. OF
course but did not neglect collecting the two dollars.
Marshal Tooker, on being applied to, sent an order
sshonest indlgnaton;i but short conversation with
the Marshal changed his Indignation TO repentance.
and he refunded the amount collected from the
stranger.
The other concern mentioned Is located at No
Centre street. and IL kept by party holding license
under the name OF Henry Clay Is co. Messrs. Henry
Clay Co. were charged with the usual offence. Ile
gentleman with tho historic name was brought be-
fore the Marshal, and on being Closely questioned
and pressed admitted that his name was Henry clay
Calleneyer. lie was Obliged 10 refund the money,
was fined ten dollars and ordered 10 procure
license In hts right name The company vi TINS
lrm Is o man named McCoru.
oBsrnUcriSG BERGit.
David :. Demarest, driver OF express wagon NO.
$40, was brorg ght before the Marshal by Mr. berSA
for interfering with him while prosecuting has paul
anthropic labors. AS there was no ordnance gov
ernlng the case the Marshal reprimanded MI Dema-
rest and dismissed hun.
VIOLATING ORDINANCES.
John Holland. driver OF coach NO. 81, was nned
one dollar for not having a badge displayed.
Patrick Ruddy was lined two dollars Tor having no
name or number on his business wagon.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
THE PARAGUAYAN WAR.

Contradictory Reports of the situation-The
Brazilians Claim that the War In Ended
The Parasunyans Represent Themselves as
Able to Maintain Their Independence.
LONDON, Feb. 10, 1859.
Accounts OF the state OF affairs in Paraguay have
been received from both sides, and are, as usual,
contradictory The Braziians claim that the war Is
ended that their forces now permanently occupy
Asuncion and that the inhabitants, who on their
approach by order OF Lopez, fed to the INTERIOR are
returning to their homes. 1t is positively asserted
that President Lopez has abandoned the country and
gone to Bolivia.
On the other hand, accounts from Paraguayan
represent that the army or Lopez after the
battles ut villetta and Augostura, retired In com
parativey good order, and Is still capable OF making
q formidable resistance. The Paraguayans base
their hopes OF preserving their independence and
retrieving their losses on the vIoeat dssenslons
which they say have broken out among the gene
rails OF the allied troops.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
A Probable Compromise the Liquor
Law-Why NOtP


Some amendments to the existing Excise
law have been worrying the Legislature since
the opening of the session. There have been,
we think, some four or FIVE bills introduced
into both houses, not differing much in form,
perhaps, but still, as they all come from the
minority, not one of them is likely to pass.
1t is said that compromise bill, modifying in
some fair shape the Excise law of April IA,
1866, is just now in contemplation, to which
the legal advisers of the Excise Board and
some leading democrats are parties. This is a
good idea. As the repeal of the Excise law
is impossible why not make an acceptable
compromise, graduating the price Of licenses
and changing other Objectionable features
As the anti-Excise law men are supposed to
represent the ardent liquids, and the Excise
Board as well as all those in favor of the law
are, by pleasant fiction, presumed to repre-
sent the cold water, o compromise bill would
constitute a most soothing mixture, and might
be very appropriately entitled the ''Metropoli-
tan Excise Grog Law" There have been more
ambiguous titles placed at the head of some Of
our statutes before now.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17


Notwithstanding the astonishing results achieved
oy the combination OF art and magnificent genius &C
booth's theatre would Indicate that perfection had
aready been attained the crowning glory IL yet TO
snow Hset IN The bold ostracism OF the dim, hicker-
ihg' uncertain and exorbitantly expensive gas OF
our city gas monopolists and n the substitution OF
Oxygen gas IN ts place, thereby Illuminating the vast
INFERIOR OF the theatre with arm steady aud bril-
Aant blaze OF lght compared with which the present
gas light Is only ghost OF dim obscurity The thou
sands who have nightly visited this grand palace OF
amusement since its opening have noticed
with inquisitive w0nderment the surprisingly
brilliant lighting OF the stage, as shown In the Single
jets OF gas the greater profusion OF burners and the
calcium lights introduced for special Illuminating
effect. The mystery Of this dazzling brilancy and
erect is very simply explained Oxygen gas Is used
Preparations are being completed as rapmly az
possible to light the entire theatre with this new gas
or rather take advantage OF its late adaptation in
connection with present gas for Illuminating pur-
poses. Connected with all the chandeliers and
duced ons beirg in use for temporary lighting with
ordinary gas, and both designed for oxygen gas In
its combination with the present gas as soon as inc
this new gas and mode OF Its manufacture ana use
have been fully explained IN the HERALD; and IL IS
unnecessary to repeat them In detail. One thing
and perhaps the thing OF all In importance-ts the
fact, proven by extended experiments by Pr0fes-
sor DoreInus that its Illuminating power Is sixteen
times greater than that of ordinary gas The revou
tonary results regards gas burning TO follow from
this single and positively established fact ts
utterly impossible to conceive. They certain to
bring about most radical change in the whole bust
ness to abolish gas monopolies, and, last and not
least to give light instead OF darkness. Another
most important feature Is It's great cheapness as
compared with ordinary gas now used. and really
when the necessities and means OF the masses OF
people are considered 1t Is the most important
consideration OF all
Following the example set at the Booth theatre,
1t will not be long before every other place OF amuse
mHnt lighted Oy oxygen
gas Churches viii soon follow In the wake
and So TOO, hotels and our large stores
and printing offices and all places OF business
consumed. Each can manufacture Its own gas, and
thus avoid the present imposltIOns Of our unscru-
puous gas monOpOlies. Private citizens will, both
FOR the sake OF better light and cheapness do the
same. The revolution Ii just beginning The days
Of gas monopolists will soon be ended.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
MASSACHUSETTS.

Meeting Of tho State Baptist Ministers, In
stitutc--Three Hundred Clergymcn Present.
WORCESTER, Feb. To- 1863.
TIE Massachusetts Baptist Minister'S Institute met
hhere this morning for three days. session All
the leading ministers OF that denomination In the
state are in attendance. The services consist OF
lectures and discussions on INSPIRATION the develop
ment OF the theory Of s5ermonizing, &C., and are
able and interesting. About two hundred ministers
are present.
Three girs--two sixteen and one seventeen years
or arc-who escaped from the Lancaster state Re
form School about three weeks ago arrested IN
this cty to-day. Two were found IN a noted house
afi ill-fame.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
VIRGINIA.

The Grant-Pollard Murder Case-Crant In
dicted for Murder and Admitted to Ball.
RICHMOND, Feb. 10, 1862
After an examination OF the witnesses, lasting
nearly two Gays, the Grand Jury and the Hastings
Court OF this city this evening brought in true bill
against James P. Grant for the murder OF II. Rives
Pollard on the oath OF November last Crowds OF
all races and colors thronged the court room. The
prisoner sat between his counsel, Robert Ould and
John s. Wise The excitement was intense, and
after the presentment OF the indictment young Grant
to the surprise OF everybody. The accused was ad-
mtted to ball. In the sum OF $4,000 until tomorrow
morning when the further question OF bail will be
decided. By mutual agreement OF counsel the trial
Is fixed for Monday next at eleven A. M.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
ENGLAND.
Opening Of the New Parliamcnt-The queens
Speech.

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Opening Of the New Parliamcnt-The queens =
Speech.
LosDos Feb. 10. 1869. :,
The formal opening OF the new Parliament vh>s -
was postponed last year in consequence or the resi
2a.on q Tue Disrae Ministry, took place this ater-
noon. 1he nieIsbers OF the House OF Commons were
summoned TO attend al the bar Of the Chamber OF
Peers TO hear the royal speech. The Queen was not
present. but her MaJesty's speech was delivered by
Royal Commission and was read to the assembled
houses by the Lou Chancellor. The speech Is In
substance as f0llows:-
The Queen assures the Lords and Commons that
the relations OF Great Britain with all foreign
Powers are at present on an excellent footing The
hostiities which threatened to break out in the
East have been prevented by the Conference
OF the great Powers at Paris. The nope Is
expressed that the negotiations with the United
States viii place on frm and durable basis the
friendship which should ever exist between England
and America. The disturbances in the colony OF
New Zealand are to be regretted, but the Queen is
sure that prudence and moderation on the part OF
the government will prevent the recurrence OF such
unhappy events. The estimates which will be laid
before the House OF Commons by her Majesty's Min
listers are framed on the basis OF economy, coupled
with efficiency In the administration Of the service.
The continued suppression OF the operation OF the
writ OF habeas corpus In Ireland is regarded as un
necessary. The ecclesiastical arrangements for Ire
land to be considered by Parliament. The egis-
lation for their final adjustment will make large
demands upon the wisdom or both houses. On this
subject the Queen concludes as folows:-
am persuaded that careful regard will be had to
the interests involved and to the welfare OF religion
and that through the application OF principles Of
equal justice to the question before them Parliament
will secure the undivided feeling OF the people OF
Ireland on the side OF loyalty and law efface the
memcry OF past contentious end cherish the SYM
pathies OF an an afectionate people.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
LOUISIANA.

Arrival Of Cuban Refugees at New Orleans
Legislative Proceedings.
NEW ORLEANS, February 10, 1909.
The steamships Cuba and Bienvill bring large
number OF Cuban refugees from Havana Two other
recently arrived Havana steamers also brought .
number OF these refugees.
The Civil Equality bill, on Its second reading yes
tcrday was so amended as TO take effect April /.
The Legislature commenced holding night sessions
this evening.
The New York herald., 1869-02-17
fire m WILLIAMSBURG.

Three Valuable Horses Burned-The Los
Estimated Mt $4,000.
Shortly before ten O'Clock last night fre broke
out in the three story frame building situated IN
Anse street, near Eighth. Williamsburg. The first
floor was occupied as q stable by Henry Rolph,
drum major OF the Forty-seventh regiment, and the
upper stories by Jacob Manu. machinist. The flames
spread so rapidly that three horses were consumed
before assistance reached them, and the building
and entire contents destroyed. Two OF the horses
we're owned by Mr.. Rolph and the third by butcher
named Ming. The entire loss on horses, building
and stock Is estimated at So. 900. No insurance.
The origin of the fire Is unknown.