The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-19

mittee reported bill appropriating 10000 for
Charitable purposes. after which the Senate ad-
journed.
In the Assembly a large number OF unimportant
bills were passed. The bill to facilitate the con-
struction or the Oswego and Midland Railroad pro-
hlblts this city from taking stock In the road re-
solution adopted requesting the Senate to trans
NIT the evidence in their possession relative to the
overissue OF stock by railroad corporations. The
Assembly then adjourned.
Miscellaneous.
Mr.. Loew, the Clerk OF New York county, who is
now in Washington was told by Mr.. Lawrence, OF
the House Committee ON Election Frauds. that he
must produce the naturalization papers filed In his
office. Mr.. Loew has determined not to produce
them, as he would otherwise violate his oath OF
Office
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has
decided to recommend the rejection or the Alabama
claims treaty
The President yesterday nominated General Will
liam +. Smith to be Consul General at Havana.
The text OF the Darien canal treaty recently con-
cuded with Colombia is furnished this morning in
our Washington correspondence.
Add to Miscellaneous
Gustaye Hasmann who killed o man named
Passehl at bali in Hcboken. about Christmas. was
yesterday found guilty OF mansaughter by the jury
who recommended him to mercy. Emil Hausmann
who was tried with him for the same crime, was
acquitted
The City.
The Chamber OF Commerce held meeting yester-
day and received the report OF the Committee on the
East River Bridge. The report states that the pro-
posed bridge WIN not interfere with navigation, and
closes with resolution informing the United States
Senate that the Chamber has objection to Its
ton. Some debate ensued on adopting the resolu-
ton, in which Congressman Barnes stated that
Brooklyn in 1900 would have 100000 inhabitants.
The resolution was finally carried by an almost
unanimous vote.
The Board Of Health has been taking evidence as
to the injurious effects OF lime burning. 1t appears
that there are four large lime kilns in the city, which
emit daily $4,000 barrels of carbon to be spread over
the city and inhaled with the air by the people.
percentage Of 200 parts carbon in parts OF air
is fatal.
The Independent Board Of Brokers met at No. 81
Broad street yesterday and resolved itself into the
National Stock Exchange. Considerable excitement
ensued In relation to portion OF the report on or
ganizaton, which named members OF the commit
tee on organization as officers OF the board. and it
was laid on the table. 1t was then agreed that the
One thousand barrels Of whlskey were seized yes
terday by the revenue inspectors on its arrival in
this city from Chicago no brands beng the heads
as required by Collector Shook, In addition to the
usual stamps.
Two individuals named Cole and Marshall were ar
rested yesterday suspicion Of being bond robbers
They had in their possession s26,5oo in bonds and
about $4,000 in bank bills and pawn tickets An
affidavit was made out against them and they were
committed. a.ssAxsr.
The Imam line steamship City OF New York. Cap
tain bbitts will leave pier 45 North river at twelve
NJ. tomorrow Saturday for Queenstown and Liver
pool The mails for Europe win close at the Post
ONCE at eleven A. NJ. 10Th inst.
The steamship England, Captain Thompson, OF the
National line, VIII sail from Pier AZ North rver at
eleven A. NJ tomorrow Saturday for Liverpool,
calling at Queenstown to land passengers.
The Anchor line steamship United Kingdom Cap
tain Campbell, win sail from pier 20 North river at
twelve M. tomorrow for Glasgow, touching at Lon
donderry to land passengers.
The General Transatlantic Company's steamer St
Laurent Captain Lemarie viii leave pier SO North
river on Saturday for Brest and Havre. The mails
for France win close at the Post Oce at halr-past
eight A. III. Goth inst.
The new steamer City OF Mexico will leave pier II
East river tomorrow morning at ten O'Clock for
Havana, Sisal and Vera Cruz.
The Merchants line steamship United States Cap
tain Norton, viii sail from pier No. Il North river
at three O'Clock p. NJ. tomorrow Saturday for New
Orleans direct. |
The Black Star line steamship Huntsville, Captain
rrowe will leave pier Is North river at three p NJ
IN Saturday for Savannah, Ga.
The sidewhee steamer Isaac Bell Captain Bourne
will sail at three p NJ tomorrow from pier 81 North
oyN Doll pso
The stock market yesterday experienced a reac-
lion and prices advanced under large purchases.
Gold was very weak ana finally closed at Ia4h.