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The New York herald., 1869-09-18
IHE BRO0KLTN WAFER AND SEWERAGl
BOARD.
Message from the Prcsideni-The Work Done
and the Cost Of Doing il.

Message from the Prcsidenf-The Work Done
and the Cost Of Doing il.
Mr.. william A. Fowler president Of the Board oil
Water and Sewerage Commissioners, submitted yes
terday what may be considered his first annual
message.
II is q rather lengthy document, giving clear
and comprehensive view Of the business OF the
Board since Its reorganization last April.
The first question submitted is that OF repaving
the Streets concise reports OF which have appeared
from time to time in the HERALD.
The commissioners claim that the repaving OF O
street enhances the value OF the property the line
OF improvement, and hence the assessment should
be looked upon as good investment instead OF Q
tax.
Nearly all the srcets leading TO Prospect PARK
have been repaved except the principal one-Flat
bush avenue.
Advertisements for proposals for repavin9 the
avenue have been published, and when the work is
completed the drives to the Park will be unsur.
passed.
the different Kinds OF pavement NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Nelson street, Bond street, Hoyt street. Nevins
street, Inlay street. Belgian payement-Columba
street. Rensen street, South oxford street. Atlantic
street lin part) Union street. Nicolson pavement
perrepont street, Portland avenue, First place At
n
Montague (scrimshaw street. Livingston fisk
street.
with the granite pavement like Broadway. In New
York The work OF putting the streets N good re.
pair Is being pusneu Forward ana the expenditure
has been kept within the Appropriation. The
amount appropriated for street cleaning has not
ceeded that OF the year previous and the contractors
had been kept so closely OF work that In some In.
stances they have lost money while In others they
have given up the work. Complaints Of citizens
have been promptly attended to. and the work ID
now thoroughly systemattzed
THB SEWERAGE.
The sewer fund up 10 last year was 81 900 000 that
10, the Board could not expend more than this
amount OF money, and no new work could be com.
menced except a. assessments for work already
completed had been collected. Last year, however,
the LEGISLATURE met the pressing claims OF the pro.
perty owners by autnorizng the increase OF the
sewer fund TO s2000,000. Work to the extent Of
sbout shree-iourths OF the allowance has thus far
been contracted for. The total amount Of contracts
entered into Is tT71,77L The estimated amount
OF the work likely to be completed this year is
e3aa'o32. The amount 70 be contracted for next
season u 1A2s,2
THa WATER SUPPLY
The water works are In most efficient condition.
and while the estimated wants OF the city have
nearly doubled the supply OF water 10 emple:
Repairs are now In progress at Simonson's pond,
under the direction Of the Engineer OF the Board ~
An estimated cost Of between $4,000 ana $4,000.
Nearly twenty live miles OF additional water mains
have been laid during the past year, which ID about
twice the amount laid last years
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NIadden,s Ante-Mertem eeatement-Identinca-
tien Of the Prisoner.
In the case OF William Madden, living at GA
Broadway, who was shot through the body on
Thursday evening by pistol inthe hands Of William
J. Hamilton, whilc passing down Broadway, near
Niblo's theatre, as heretofore published in the
HERALD, Coroner Flynn was yesterday called to
Bellevue Hospital to take an ante-mortem state
mont a. there are very serious doubts concerning
the wounded mans recovery On reaching the hos
pital quite crowd Of Broadway sports had already
collected to learn his condition, and, II possible, to
(as he ssys) at No. 81 West Thlrtydrst street. was
a Un n ss
discharged the pistol twice.
In his statement Madden says that while passing
down Broadway on Thursday evening, little below
Nlb0s theatre, he felt something pierce has back,
and Immediately heard the report OF pistol on
his hand. The man ma then ired red second time q. him.
but the bullet missed its aim. Madden then became
very weak, and does not remember what further
occurred He did not know the man who shot him,
and never gave him any occasion for SO dong.
DR.. Owens, Surgeon OF Bellevue Hospital, deposed
rSSt Of the pons Of the right scSpus ths Sa was
found and extracted previous to admission to the
hospital under the right nipple. being nearly oppo'
The jury then rendered verdict against the dc.
fendant, and the Coroner committed him 70 await
the result OF Maddcns INJURIES Tue iatter Ii saiu 10
be very quiet and inoffensive man.
One OF the men at the hospital stated that Hamil-
ton shot Madden BY mistake for "Mart' Allen, who
with loaded pistol 1t is alleged, was marching
through Broadway and other streets IN search OF
Hamilton, with the intention OF shooting him on
sight 1t was further represented that Allen had In
duced young woman 70 whom Hamilton was
much attached to leave him and assist him (Allen)
In conducting panel crib In the Eighth ward.
Hamilton says he had no intentionof shooting Mad
den whom he never saw before but supposed at the
time OF discharglng the pistol that he was aiming
at Allen.
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THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TELEGRAPH cuMFAW.
The Statement That IL Had Been bought Up
hY thu Xasteru IlulQn Denied.

Auc stutesUeut AnHt Hau Deeu W
bv the Western Union Denied.
tFrom the Albany Evening Journal, Sept 1871
II appears that the Associated Press despatch thas
the western Union Telegraph Company had bought
up the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company
was erroneous Il Is the Atlantic and Pacific states
Telegraph Company which was thus "gobbed."
we nave received the following communication
ALBANY, Sept Is 1869.
EprroB EVENING JOURNAL
"Monopollss" permit me 10 state that the Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Company has not been gobbisd" by tho
Western Unionj that 4 10 doing rapidly 1ncreasng bus
ness that the public, which has scarcely known
existence, learn to its advantage Of is exs
and prosperity s calling ~ the oness No. tds Broad
II lhs ooni.rucion OF additional wires ana the extension
eoons (Frenoh cable &c be any evidence OF vitality,
the public may rest assured that monopoly In tslsaphy
The western Union he. gobblsd the Atlantic ana p.oIds
States Company Caornis organization Of recent scn:
oepon and OF very limited aesomplishnsnt, projected
Eastern system Of opposition ines whoss object n NE
had been frustrated By the completion Of the PAone Raroad
telegraph lines. ....
The contamination Of this unlmporant AFFAIR widely ,i
cuated through the medium OF The Associated fre u
eresed parties, n order 10 impair the conodencs IN oppo
siton lines. 80
WIN you kindly correct the injurious impression whieh
you have bsen led by the similarity OF names 70 mAks ~
garding this company ,,cyropn
Very respectfully, =. bICkIvnD
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FATAL RAILROAD CASUALTY.

Coroner Flynn yesterday held On inquest al the
City Hall on the body OF James Griffin, who died
from the sects OF injuries received on Sunday even.
Ing last by being run over at the corner Of front
street and Peck slip BY car No. Of the Second ave-
nue. line. The railroad was represented BY Messrs
John W. Smith and Harvey Il. Woods, supsrin.
dence showed that deceased, who had been drinking
to excess attempted TO get on the 'front.' platform OF
the car while 10 was turning corner He fell be.
fore the wheel, which passed over his body before
the driver could check the car. After being taken 10
the Fourth precinct station house Grimm confessed
to Sergeant Carr that tina driver was not to blame
for the accident >On reaching Bellevue Hospital
Grimm made q similar confession to Mr.. Alfred
White, the clerk. All the evidence went to show
the occurrence to have been accidental, and YER
dict was rendered by the jury generating the
driver from all blame. Deceased, who lived at NO
2 native Of Ireland. :,
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Counterfeit Case.
2afora Comm,ssiOner StilWell.
SUPREME cuuaT-CSAMssas
TIE Hudson River Railroad Company After
Its Freight.

The Hudson liivcr nalIr0uo Company AItof
Its Freight.
Before Judge Clerke.
the Hudson Riper Railroad Company Us. D.
Broom, III. ". Bro,Dn ana J. G. Bro,on-This was o
motion to set aside an order Of arrest granted
against the defendants, the circumstances being as
iollows:-The defendants were large dealers In pc.
troleum, large quantities OF which had been con.
stanty shipped by the railroad. 1t appears that In
the course or these shipments some Of the property
was lost or destroyed, amounting to the sum OF
82363 which remained unsettled at the time OF the
check which forms the basis Of this action. The
plaintiffs were accustomed to run Their laden
with oil into the yard Of the defendants upon the re-
Cept OF their check for the amount OF freight. ON
the I'd of May, 1869, quantity OF oil arrived, the
freight on which was So 400. The defendants gave
ther check the amount together with orders for
Ats transfer to their private yard. The following
day and before payment Of the check, one OF the de-
PENDANTS met the agent OF the plaintiffs and asked
him W hen they were going to receive settlement OF
their claim against the company. Receiving an un'
satisfactory answer he went to the bank and In
Quired II his check previously given to plaintins,
had been paid, and left instruction that in the event
OF It's not having been paid payment should be
stopped, at the same time remarking to the oflcer
OF the bank that he had been cavaliery treated by
the company and that he would leave IL to the courts
to settle the matter. Consequently, payment having
been refused, the plaintiffs brought suit for the
amount Of the check, and obtained an order OF ar
rest on the ground that the possession OF the pro-
perry had been obtained by fraud In giving check
which was worthless, and which was not intended
to be paid.
clsiop. For motion, Mr.. Agernon =. sullivan; op
posed, MIR. Socum.
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WESTCHEsTER COUNTY.

COURT MATTERs.-The september term OF the Cir
cult Court and Court OF Oyer and Terminer will
commence on Monday next at White Plains, before
Justice Gilbert.
FIRE,-The residence Of Wright Van Tassel, IN the
town Of Newcastle, near Sing Sing, caught Gre a
night or two ago and was, with It's contents totally
destroyed. Loss about $4,000; insured for 81, 900.
The origin Of the FIRE Is not known.
BODY IDENrIFIED.-The body OF the man who had
committed suicide In the woods near Fordham last
Saturday has from description given BY the Tre-
mont police been Identified as that of Joseph Weiss,
Frenchman, lately doing business on Sixth ave.
nue., near Twenty.elghth street, New York.
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COMMISSIONERS OF EMIGRATION.

New Rules to Promote tho Comfort of Emil
grants-Changes in the Personnel at Cnstle
Garden.
The frequent complaints which have been made OF
abuse or neglect to which, 1t is alleged, many emil
grants have been subjected on their way and after
their arrival at this port have not been unheeded
by the Commissioners Of Emigration. Every COM
plant which has been made has been fully inquired
into and it is gratifying to be able to state that
far the complaints tended to the discredit Of the
Commissioners or their employees, the charges have
proved to he almost entirely unfounded. To give
greater efficiency, possible, to the workings OF the
department. and to insure to the emgrant the fullest
protection and most kindly treatment the Commits
SlOners have adopted the following regulations pro-
posed by Mr.. Bsslnger, chairman OF the Castle Gar
den Committee
To facilitate prompt and thorough performance Of the
tec.ng and aiding the smisrans the employees Of this de-
nem with and sencs and to pay strict
lion to al the rules and regulations.
be Ss Of % NEGLECT hs dis
aIstsn from profanity Of every kind
must be With courtesy and
taken to furnish all proper Information that may be needed
Daily reports viii BE- made to the Superintendent. (Mr.
d % Y s SS
officer who VIII hear all complaints OF emgrans must be
the rules regulations Of occurrence to the preu
dice OF injury Of the emgrant or the commission.
1t the duty of every employe to assist in protecting
and the P5.Py 9 the ns or Of the
Mr Bernard Cassery) In the performance of his duties
This will extend to and govern all persons privileged
in Castle Garden, in far they be smenabe TO ITS
provisions the provisions of the rules and regulations
Colonel L. Cantador, late chief clerk Of the Labor
Exchange has been promoted to the position OF
deputy superintendent, place Of w. II. Smith,
signed Nj. II. ID. Gynn has been promoted to the
position OF first clerk, In place OF Mr. A. H. Hicks,
who has been appointed assistant secretary
The various bureaus ut the Garden are working
smoothly along, and the employees are kept strictly
at work under the regulations given above.
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NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

jersey City.
OAvIN0 or A SEwER.-About four O'Clock yester-
DAY afternoon sewer. which is being constructed
at Norm Fourth street, caved in crushing Of the
lab0rers IN such manner that he sustained Injuries
on the mead and spine which may prove serious
SUDDEN DHATH.-A young man named Daniel
German, who had recently come over from New
York TO Jersey City, and who boarded at No. 800
South Eighth street. died suddenly on Thursday
night. The attending pny s,cian certified that death
Warren gave permit for burial yesterday.
SUDDEN DRATH.-The wife Of General T. d. Hoxsey,
OF Haledon 10 Paterson suburbl died suddenly in her
carriage yesterday afternoon, while riding In the
vicinity OF Schooleys Mountain. Cause Of death not
stated.
HOLIDAY IN PATERsoN.-The suspension Of
work in all the mills driven by water power in con-
sequence OF the letting the water out Of the race has
Riven the operatives q vacation until Monday. A
large number Of arrests for drunkenness, disor.
derly conduct ana unimportant cases OF assault and
battery are the inevitable results.
A NAN MIssINa.-A German named Ernst on
Wednesday afternoon stepped out Of the mill in
which he worked hatess and coatless, as II intend.
ing to return Immediately but has not since been
heard from. 1t feared that he had fallen IN the
canal and was drowned; but vgilant search has
laiied to discover any traces OF his whereabouts.
Trenton.
COURT OF SPECIAL SEssIoNs.-In this court yes.
terday young man, named Thomas Tately, pleaded
guilty to charges Of assault and battery on police
offcer Norton aud constable Meyers and was SEN
fenced to hard labor IN the State Prison for SIX
months.
Constable Van Syckle, for assaultng a man named
Louis y. Brles, who spoke diSrespecuuly OF MS
sister, was sentenced to pay ne Of one dollar and
costs.
Joseph Yardley, for assauting his wife, was fined
i've dollars and court charges.
Several cases OF petty theft were heard
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year'...'.
POLICE UNIFoRMs.-A general order names the
goth inst. for the police Of the Metropolitan district
to don the winter uniform--goves alone excepted.
MUSIC AT TIE PARK.-The Park Commissioners
announce that II the weather be fine there will be
music on the Mall, at the Park to-day, commen cling
At halfpast three r. M.
SUDDEN DEATB.-Alexander Patterson, City years
OF age died suddenly yesterday OF heart disease on
the upper floor OF premises No. 313 East 1hiry.fth
street Coroner Flynn was called to hold an inquest
on the body.
WOMAN FATALLY INJURED.-Mrs. McNa lily died
yesterday at her late residence No. 700 East Twelfth
street. from injuries received some days ego in at.
tempting to lump into boat. Coroner Schirmer
was notified to hold an inquest over the remains
DEATH FROM INJURIES Coroner Flynn was yes.
terday notified to hold an inquest a. the Morgue on
the body OF John Waters twentyseven years Of age,
and native OF Ireland who died from the effects OF
injuries received by falling from pile OF bricks
N No. 444 Broadway
The POST OFFICE FENCE NUIsANCE.-The police
report that at one O'Clock yesterday James Carroh,
aged aixtynve years. OF No. 1877 Union street, Brook
iyn, was severely injured by being crushed between
No Of Eas. pTs ne After iS having Sn ns
cuts dressed by Surgeon Frazer OF the Central ONCE
Carroll was taken home.
FOUND DBAD-Coronsr Flynn was yesterday no.
tined to hold an inquest at the Sixth precinct poics
station on the body OF Michael Skinington who was
Mulberry street. Deceased was forty-G years of
age and q native OF ireland. It n said ne nad no
home or means OF support.
FLUrTER IN THE CUSTOM HOUSE, The attaches
Of the Custom House were considerably excited
over report which was In circulation yesterday
tnat the force would be reduced and that the books
OF the various departments would be examined
with view 10 detect alleged frauds The onlcere
nndor Mr. 0rinnell, however, ale exceedingly Ieti-
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cent on the subject and It 10 generally believed that
tina rnu0r n foInded on fact.

cent on the subject and II 10 generally believed that
the rumor u founded ON fact.
BOARD or PoIIcB.-At session OF this Board yes
terday tho following sergeants were transferred:-
John Gunner, from Twenty-seventh to Nineteenth
precincts; John H. Potter, Second TO Nineteenth;
J. NJ Robbins Twenty.eghth to Nineteenth; James
Nineteenth to Eighteenth; Henry H. Waters. Nine
teenth to Twenty seventh; Walter L. Sanford,
Nineteenth 70 second; and William A. Russell, Nine
teenth TO Twenty eighth.
BOARD OF surERvIsoRs.-This Board convened
yesterday, pursuant to special cal for the purpose
Of complying with the law In relation to the levying
OF the taxes In the county. small amount Of rou.
tine business was transacted after which the ordt
for the current year, was read, and on notion
adopted BY this ordinance the rate OF taxation for
1889 was fixed at twenty-five and seven-tenths per
centum. There being no other business before the
Board the meeting adjourned, subject to the call OF
the chair.
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BRIDGEPORT,


BREv1TIEs.-The new bridge u approaching com
pletion and win bs ready for travel in November.
1t being well and strongly built OF stone and iron,
and when completed VIII be an ornament as well ~
Q useful article
The corner stone Of the Bridgeport orphan Asylum
VIII be laid with appropriate ceremonies this aiSer-
noon.
On Wednesday, the 18th, whole wagon load Of
children, who were going to picnic in the town
OF Easton: were thrown from the wagon by the
running OF the horses, and although many OF them
were injured severely, none were killed.
A man named Kan, baker, was thrown nom
his carriage last evening, and lay upon the ground
through the night. He sustained a severe fracture
OF the skull, and no hope s entertained Of his
recovery.
a man Portuguese committed suicide in Fair
field, on Tuesday night, by shooting the top of his
head or 1t Is supposed that overdose Of ardent
was the cause
Agentleman, named sheafe, while driving rapidly
from this city towards Stratford, was thrown from
his carriage and lost an ear, besides receiving In
but Is believed 10 be improving now.
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M.DDLETOWy.

ANOTHER SMASH UP.-One freight train ran into
another while going down the grade just west Of
Middletown, The caboose Of the forward train was
shivered into atoms, but no other damage was DONE
except the smashing Of the SMOKE stack. Trains
were delayed for some little time while the wreck
was being cleared.
SERIOUS AccIDENr.--As the nrst way train was
leaving Middetown yesterday morning, Mr.. Egbert
Dun one.armed soldier. formerly attached to the
124th Regiment New York State Volunteers, attempt
ed 10 Jump On the cars while I'm motion and was
thrown heavily upon thcAtrack. Hm bead was very
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SUPERIOR CCUaI-SpfclAL TERN.



James CorAcrev Us. George d. Arthur.--Motion
granted.
missed.
Daniel Barry us. Ka,e Barrv-Motion granted
and case referred.
Edgar r. Bro,Dn Vs. William @. Ford.-Motion
granted and cause referred.
Joseph II. g. McG0in vs. John Mdrtfn.-Motion
granted. Damages to be assessed by sherirs Jury.
James S. Ke'.dn Us. Henry Del0Va.-Proceedngs
dismissed
Francis Carey Vs John T. Cdrev, In,pleaded.-Mo.
ti0n granted and receiver appointed.
George 3. ElV Vs. Le'lloet DOb6s.-Moton granted.
Louis Al. De Penneyt Us. 0uStarus Spever.-Motlon
granted.
Theodore APPEL Us. Charles N. Adper.-Motion de.
MED, with ten dollars costs.
George Merritt ct al. Us. T. Z. Cldrke.-Motion
granted.
Emma c. Pastor rs. Willtan T. Pastor.-Motion
granted.
Simon Schlcarz vS. Phiufp LeUV ct Ql,-MOtlon
granted,
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snOOKLYN CITY.
THE COURTS.
unnEu STATES DISTINCT cuus1-W ADMIRALTY.
Furnishins Supplies to Foreign Vessels.
Before JudQa Benedict.

Furnishing SuppIles to Foreign VesscIs.
Before Judge Benedict.
Samuel Adams against the bark Waitvrfen &C.
This Is an action to enforce alleged lien against
the bark walkyrien for the amount OF certain repairs
and supplies furnished that vessel In the port Of New
York in the year 1865.
The vessel as it appears was then In the port OF
New York and bound on a voyage to sea. Her rig
gng requiring to be overhauled to enable her to SAIL
the ubellant was employed by ]. O. Jewett, the
owner, to do the necessary work. The work was
done upon the credit Of the vessel was charged to
the vessel, and the amount Is not disputed. After
until shortly prior to the commencement OF this
action when sne was promptly proceeded against to
enforce the lien Tor the amount OF the ball.
The Judge decided that the decree must be for the
libelant, with reference to ascertain the amount.
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TEE GREAT OIL FIRE.
Losses and List of Insurnnces.


The loss by the burning OF Judd Sons linseed
and sperm oil mandatory, foot OF Grand street.
East river. on Thursday night, will be little
the figures given in the HERALD OF yesterday. Owing
to the fact that the old works separated from
the new ones by large yard, or court, the new
building escaped uninjured. The damage to build.
ing was about $50 600, to machinery a0Out $25 900
making the total loss about $l75o0O. which is fully
covered by Insurance.
Yesterday the Fire Department were engaged for
the smouldering ruins The following Is full list
Of insurances:
On the sperm factory there is an insurance OF
$4,000 on building and machinery, VIII
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CEYY iTTEEkgGEyCE.

THE WEATHgR YEsTERDAY.-The following record
win show the changes in the temperature for the
past twentyfour hours In comparison with the cor.
responding day OF last year. indicated by the ther
mometer at Hudnut5 pharmacy, HERALD Building,
Broadway corner Of Ann street,
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NEW YORK CITY.
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.

Alleged Fraudulent Execution Of n Bond.
Before Commissioner White
Tne United States us. Stephen ana Frank Ken
nev.-The defendants were charged with having
executed false and fraudulent bond for the release
Of seized whskey. They were held under 5000 70
await examination.
C0unterfcit Case.
Before Commissioner Stilwen.
The United states Us. Philip Becker.-ln this case
the defendant was arrested on charge Of attempt
ing to pass counterfeit twenty dollar bill. There
being no evidence produced to show that ne was ac-
Quainted with the exact character Of the 6 ne was
ordered 10 be discharged
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CONNECTICUT.

badly cut and he ives otherwise severely though not
dangerously injured.
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ANOTHER LOVE SUICIDE.

The stock, machinery ana building OF the MIL
will be total loss. but that OF the sperm factory
Will not amount to an extensive loss.
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Average temperature yesteruHy". .IZ1s
Average temperature for corresponding date last