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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
THE BATTERY IMPROVEMENTS.

The Park Commissioners have gone to work
in earnest upon the establishment Of the Battery. The
engineers with tape and theodoe are busy measuring
the land and large force OF men is actively engaged
converting their plans and theories into reality The
area of the tract has much increased by the
newly land and there IL now space for nne park
The tract ribbon in shape and stretches along the
shore OF the Island from Battery place to the
Hamilton Ferry dock, following the curvature OF the
shore. In width 1t reaches from Safest, which also
curves parallel to the shore down TO the water distance
Of several hun dred yards. The Park will be laid out In
the fan shape with dvergng walks running from state ST.
TO the water The minor details will be carried 0ut upon
the same plan the admirable arrangements OF Cen
trail Park, which working such benencent
change in the wilderness about the City Hail. where they
have been introduced The asphatum walks the trim
grass plats with their posandchain protection the arti-
fetal undula ton OF surface, the shrubDery ana the I'M
obtrusve iron lrinas will all be seen here The central
portion OF Park the southwestern point OF Manhat
tan Island will he occupied by oval plaza OF asphal-
fun about wide and 800 feet long, where seats
will be placed from which the spectator can look down
the Bay of New York and watch the departing
and arriving ships. roOmy basin on the south
end Of Park bounded by granite wall, furnished WITH
stairs descending the water level Will be used Tor pleas
ureboats Safest be widened Is feet Ike Broadway
al the City Hail. and In addition asphaltum Walk OF
20 feet in width will around the whole andWard
side OF the tract The surface as has been said VIII De
artihciay diversified rising in three Feet
the level of the WALL and over the whole one
OF fertile loan will be spread in which the grass and
the numerous young trees will grow luxurianty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
THE Suicide IN FRENcH's HOTEL.

Mr.. Patrick G. Buchan, who was discovered
dead in his bed at Frencbs Hotel on Tuesday night
under circumstances indicating that he had taken poison
with intent TO commit suicide, proves 10 have been
wears ago a man OF much political prominence In
Rochester in this state Mr.. Buchan arrived at the
Hotel month ago since which time ne has been fire.
quenly under the influence OF liquor: Mr.. Bueh1n
pretended 10 be physician, and at an early
hour on Tuesday morning called at Hudnuts drug
store, and presented what purported 20 be a
prescription, written and signed by himself, Tor 10
grains OF morphine. insomuch as Mr. Buchan was
stranger to J. c. Crackwel, the drug clerk and also
owing TO some nformaity in drawing the prescription,
Mr. Crackwel at first refused TO sell him the morphine
Mr. Buchan insisted that he was regularly authorized
physician, the nature OF the powder ne desired,
and said that wanted IL for perfectly legitimate pur
pose Finally Mr.. Crackwell sold him is grains OF
morphine. after which Mr.. Buehan was heard
TO boast that he had sufficient poison TO
kin a large number of persons, but did not
threaten to take any OF IL himself. DIR.
slime took charge OF the case, and caused the
remains Mr. Buchan 10 be given 10 an undertaken in
the Bowery preparatory 10 intetment nephew OF Mr.
Buchan teegraphe the widow OF the latter living in
Rochester as TO what disposition should be made OF the
BODY and received an answer that the body could be
buried here for the present. Mr. Buchan was large,
fncOOng man. 90 years OF age and born IN Scotland,
hut has resided in this country for 40 years For NUM-
Der of years Mr. Buchan followed the legal profession,
In 1850 he was candidate for Congress in the Monroe
District against Abraham VI. schermeThorn, but de-
feated some years ago Mr.. Buchan went to California,
from which state ne rad not long returned 1t the time OF
his death. An Official investigation Will be made IN the
ga to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
POLICE AFFAIRS.

Commissioners Brennan and Smith yester-
day 100 complaints against members OF the
police force most of which had been made by the gen
era roundsmen and found OF such frivolous character
that they were dismissed awarded reprimand only
The only serious charge from this source made by
Roundsman Macarthur who proved that Patrolnan Min
ton OF the Seventh Precint disorderly while upon
post aud the offender was marked for dismissal
The most fragrant OF the day was that OF Patrol
man James Toher of the Sixteenth Precinct who was
charged by Capt Petty with ntoxcation and dsordery
conduct. II appeared that, having night on he was
found in his precinct In citizens dress T ossy In
were required master him, but he was finally got 10
his own StatiouHouse in hand-cart and locked up.
He pleaded In mitigation of his Ofense that he had only
taken drinks of Bourbon OF lone neh each but ne
was dismissed from the department.
The OF Patr0lman VIM irving, Twentleth Precnct,
forcibly illustrated that every affair has two sides Mrs
Mary Clancy charged him with brutally beating @
drunken man without cause or provocatOn, and mad
witness TO swear three blows upon the head causing
the blood 10 flow profusey Irving produced Rounds
man Campbell who testified that when he arrived the
man had Irving by the throat choking him, and that
Irving only his club tn strike the man on the arm
for the purpose OF loosenng his hold The man was e1-
tremey dsorderly and only got to the Station
by the help of Campbell and pair OF twee1ers Ihe
charge against Irving was dismissed
Valentine LOTUS, Patrolman OF the Twenty second
Precinct died Of typhoid fever yesterday at st. Luxe
Hospital -, O,
Three Captains have been reported TO the Commits
soners for violation Of orders They the new shields
Yesterday The instructions were TO put them on to-day
FOR the first time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
THE MILK QUESTION.
PRODUCERS STATISTICS - WHAT THE DEALERS
ARE DOING,

PRODUCERS STATISTICS - WHAT THE DEALERS
ARE DOING.
At a recent meeting of the Orange County
Mix Producers Association, the Secretary read report
giving full exposition Of his business the number OF
gallons Of milk TO the market in given time, the
he received for the milk and the amount the dealer
received from the the subsequent sale.
The following is part OF the report:
During January, February, March, Octoher November
December 1862 lie sent to NewYOrk 15 40 quarts, which
retaied for IL cents quart costing consumer Ss6 40
during remaining six months Of 1862 he sent 10 New
York quarts rcaled for 10 cents per quart costing
consumer 1921. Total 900 quarts, costing consumer
S5l23 49, Freight paid Erie Railway, s. cents per gallon
SG6l 65 left TO be divided between producer and
milkman g. 461 IS of which produ received 1907 6
NewYork milkman, dealer, received $2,464 On milk
man than farmer, $500 49, The producer has In
wagon, and dippers (he uses producers cans until
emptied $1,000
The nilkman, however, has many losses. Customers
who do not pay, unsod milk becoming sour, etc.
At the meeting of the milk dealers in this city yesterday,
Ii announced that the producers had declined an
offer of A cents quart during September ana II was re-
solved TO allow the law Of demand aud suppytO regulate
price of milk during September unless otherwise or
dered by the Union report 10 TINS eect was made by
the Committee 10 the Union, THROUGH MI George W. Al
lson. Whereupon motion made that only cents q
quart paid during the first half Of the coming month";
which was unanimously adopted motion was also
carried 10 the effect That any member of the Union
should be permitted to purchase milk from amy farmer
the Union provided such farmer offered 10 sell under the
nR mai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
ANOTHER SUICIDE.

Charles Kingsbury Warner committed sui
eide yesterday morning by taking laudanum Coroner
Rollins was Immediately informed and the following
facts were deveoped MI Warner was &c years OF age
occupying apartments at No. 1l79 Broadway, clerk in
the employ of the Mutual Life Insurance Company, and
had been OF Incorporate habits during the pest six
months AT o'clock yesterday morning he cd at
the residence Of his father No 500 Ffthave To sec MS
half brOther, william s. Warner While In conversation
the latter saw empty ounce vial, labeled laudanum
standing on the table, and, being little suspicious
asked Charles If he had been taking anything from
the bottle: to which he replied, Yes" but not enough
TO do any harm. After a little more conversation
Charles went out remarkng, he did that he would
soon return and walk down town with his brother. He
came back id Is minutes, having two more laudanum
bottles his hand and evidently had drank from one Of
them. About 10 o'clock the brothers started out and In
wa king through Thirty Charles was observed
10 ,taggcr seemed unusually stupid. At the corner
Broadway and Thirty secondst Charles, being almost
unable stand alone, conveyed into drugstore,
WHERE lie soon nsensibe. DIR. A. /. Ramsey
Immediately called in and endeavOred 10 remove the
poison from Warmers stomach but without success and
death ensued two hours subsequently, No cause for the
act except excessive indulgence In liquor Is known BY
permission OF Coroner Rollins the remains we're removed
10 the residence OF Mr. Warmers father, No 1872 Ftth
ave, where the funeral ceremonies Will take place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01

coase No. 4i Brosd Tho Mdssdy R.re.d bridge ever The
Pa''sc outside the % hm pdy pushed forward 70 eompe
ton lady hoe husband has deserted has saved on sss
srniDg 100 and was nd how 70 spend ~ shehsr ge,
divorce bachelor friend sdvised the former and
10 Mlbon Township the body Of Mr. John
biz death from spoyeIy He leaves wife and three children In North
MORRISTOWN, N. ia number Of arrests in ad-
on thoee reported the other day have been made Of neendses
Dog Stevens Dunsr and Wodruf who had been previously arrested
confessed their sre In the late frs and all united accusing Gibson
Kent saloon keeper the leader Of the Kents motive
posed have been feeling Of the City Council bavag reasd
10 him license These ACKNOWLEDGED Che authors
Of different hs and probable that they mpate the
authors s VIM Stout the tender " Rents oon
Smith arrested and keh
S3 900 bail The detectives have worked diligently break this
gang and ia fair to secure Others who have been engaged
IN Ike operations.
BLOOMFIELD, N. 1.-THE Silver Spring paper
mill burned time and m place larger and sub
stsna factory erecting The factory s TO be foar stones high
and to have all the modern appliances
HARRISON, N. J-Mr Bennett of this place
slightly injured few days ago. AMI for time appeared to
healing inflammation and then loehas and he died
Tuesday evening
POMPTON, ". 1.-THE contractors of the Midland
Railroad nails early September between Meals
When this section OF the road miles
will made with the Delaware Leta
AMI Western Railroad The supplies for the road can then h. Oh
tanned By ssil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
A DEPUTY SHERIFF IN TROUBLE.

John Dobbyns, residing at No. $50 Front-st.,
appeared before Justice Bowling at the Tombs Tues
day last and made affidavit that he is second mate OF the
steamship Gaatea. which arrived at this port on the
3Oth Of July that the Cd OF August last he was
costed by James OHara, residing at No. G2 Hdgest.,
who sad that he was deputy sheriff and had q war
rant his arrest issued by the Marine Court, the
suit Of Amigo Sam, colored cook on the same vessel,
who charged him with assault and battery. Dobbyns
said that he quietly submitted TO the arrest ana was pro-
by Andrew Smith. Who said that he lawyer, and
would argue DObbyns's case for him. After going
10 several liquor stores Smith and O'Hara had con-
versaton one side the conclusion Of which Smith APP
preached Dobbyns and told him that by giving oIara
k2O hush money, the case would be Tuashed. Dobbyns
said that agreed this proposal and handed the
amount to o Hara. The Deputy Sheriff then said that
there s another warrant for Dohbyns arrest Is
sued, which he would destroyed II Dobbyns would
give him IS more. Dobbyns said that he give this -
also. He has msgyings that the whole proceeding
was swndle and prayed for the arrest OF tie Deputy
saerif OHara arrested yesterday, aud brought be-
re Justice Bowling who refused bail and remanded him
Tor trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
THE NATHAN MURDER LIBEL CASE

The examination in the libel case brought
by g. Reed jr against the editor of The Season
Mr.. Paul F. Nicholson, on the allegation that in an edl
torial Of The Season. the complainant Reed asserted
TO be the author Of article in The sunday Mercury on
the Nathan murder, commenced yesterday before
Justice Scott at the Essex Market Police Court On the
case being called MI Barnum counsel for the PENDANT
waived examination the part OF his client, and eX-
pressed his readiness give bail 10 await the action Of
the Grand Jury.
Nj Gurhardt on the part OF the complainant, moved
that the amount of bail be increased from $1,000 to $500
He referred to the repeated annoyance which his client
had been subjected 10 since the publication Of the libel
and stated that several occasions threats we're made
against life. lie willing 10 prove that persons
related 10 the woman WHO clalned 10 ne injured 0! he
article and friends of Mr. Nathan had given expression
injury and therefore that amount OF BAN was not at
Judge scot-It appears that your for desiring
increase of bail is the threats made against your
clients by Mr.. Nathan and other persons.
Mr. Gurhardt denied having any fear OF Mr.. Nathan,
who was only incidentally connected with the his
only object that the depOnent would stand
all knowledge OF the writing the article IN The Sunday
Mercury and when the article issued in The Season he
Even admitting that nc wrote the letter in The sunday
Mercury counsel asserted there nothing ibelous III
IT, and the sentiments Il contained were adopted by the
principal newspapers in the city since the Writing OF
the article the complainant has been threatened and on
occasion, When crossing the Terry DE- was near oeig
thrown overheard. He also stated That from MI NlhO
sons position he would forfeit 1900 rather than stand
Mr. Pittman also asked that the bail be increased In
his opinion nothing actOnabe in the article OF
The Sunday Mercury and having referred 10 the threats
which had been made against the life OF his client, he
Thought the bail should he increased.
Judge scott refused 10 grant the application Tor IN
creased bail, he thought the amount fixed was quite
sufficient for the purposes Of Justice.
Mr.. Rulman-Mr Nicholson bOndsman had given him
his word Of honor that the d. ndant would stand his
trial, and there need be no feal in that regard.
Mr. PttInan-If mans word OF honor Is received IN
court justice influence the action Of the Judge
/ should not ike to look for justice in that conrt
NiclOl-Ou
the GraIld IuTh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
BSAI B,RITH BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES.

The yearly meeting of delegates of the diff
ferent lodges of the Bna Birth Benevolent Society took
place last evening Masonic Hall, 8. Waterman, Pres
dent in the chair One hundred and thirtyseven lodges
OF this Society which has for s object the support OF sick
Israetes are formed in this State alone The Treasurer
reported the receipts for the year to be Sos5i 81
penses S3ls 49, The capital In hand OF Treasurer, and
inyested il over Si5 600 The following Trustees
elected for the ensuing year X M. Rosacher, Theo
Weiss Charles Northschid, b. Brumer, II. Beck, j. g.
Isaacs David Well g. W0of DIR. :. Waterman, l.. j.
Isaacs g. Walach Henry Goldstein, L. Friend asher b.
Fox j. Lederer, Louis Rogallner, H. Wasserman, NJ. H.
UIrschberg L. MAYER, q. schwsrzbaum, Meyer Benia-
min j. Blen L. Cashberg, Oscar Levy, NJ. Wash, A. NJ
PetshOw, j. Le0balder, NJ. BALM, L. Guntbiner II. T.
liner T. W. Frank, Julius Brandt y. Hamburger
reelected Secretary by acclamalon President ana
among their own number AT the next meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
MAYNARD.

Unusual activity is manifested at the Yard
The Guerriere, Capt. T. II. Stevens, has been towed
down abreast the monitor Roanoke and received
onicers' Her decks are pumice stoned, and 10 be
thoroughly ceansed Her crew will be assigned during
the latter part OF the week She will be- fully ready
70 SAL by saturday The guns have all received a new
cOat O1 pant ana the nggnglOfs are being oveThauled
10 rurnlsh her ropes and tackle The officers dunr-
ters are mihhed In OAK aud walnut The cabin
Is IoOny ana we'll lighted. The Sell bsv IL
provided with very comfortable cots and oven
the lookup ~ comfortably arranged She viii
De the agsnp of the Mediterranean sdusdron and ,sii
probably sail early next week. The tennessee A. r's
receiving Der masts, and T. 10 he painted made isr
corps OF workiDeH are engaged her and she will M
ready ~ 20 day The MIME sofa ID having her pauLrg
finished bot TIE roof bss not yet been removed nm ~
hull. Sbs IL RECEIVING a new CJa. II m. "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01

ars SIC a. built al the yard In 1852 and did good
during the late sho ia being recaulked and
entirely rccoppered and will receive new deck al"
rigging -, 49,. 80, q,
last and lies In the ya She VIII soon go on one OK the
East River docks 10 cleaned for the forthcoming race
at Newport Her deck and rigging present the usual
The Colossus, Java and New work, which have been
upon the stocks number Of years stt remain ~ an
entirely replanked, having been built during tne
hurry aud excitement of the war, out OF unseasone
timher which has shrunk leaving their seams gaping
Omen in some places 70 the width OF almost an men
No orders for the fitting out Of any new vesseis nave
been received from Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
PROMINENT LRRIYALh

BrevOort House--Commodore Alden, y. s. N,
Gen j. q. Parke Of Washington, and NJ ID. Ogden OF
Chicago. So Westminster Hote-M. X. Garcia Argen-
tine Minister at Washington. - 81. James Hotel
Lieut-GOv. John L. Marye OF Virginia, and Col John
whitney OF Boston, Gen. Townsend OF Albany, Mayor
INNS OF POughkeepsle and Austin Durham OF Hartford
METROPOLITAN Hotel-Ex Gov. Orr OF South Caro-
lina the Hon s. Mills OF Texas, and r. L. Lafin State
Prison Inspector. go Everett House-Tne Rev. X
Dunlop of Nassau, N r. - Hoffman HOuse-Gen. W.
b. Hazen T. 8. A, and Capt Barset OF the French Navy
- Fifth-ave. Hote-The Hon. Oakes Ames, M O., or
Massanhusetts the Hon John A. Grswod OF Troy, the
Hon Israel r. Hatch of Buffalo, exCongressman Roswell
Hart of Rochester and Robert ii. Berde OF Goshen N
" AstOr House-P. 3. Gilmore OF Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
LABOR MOVEMENTS.

The German Typographical Union is extending To
other cities branch Union Newark and the Ger
maj printers Philadelphia moving The German Typogphe
Union this members The constitution and bylaws
recently published neat form and distributed among
tie members
The German TaOrs' Protective Union, last even
ing had long appeal propheo OF the 6rbr
Un for Of 800 to help sustain the paper MT ster urged
request and said that the German people had not
support they formerly promised TO the popneos Mr.
Wb behalf Of the English members moved that the Society refuse
grant request lack s talent enter
prise otherwise the paper would About dozen mem
hers the proposition the subject dropd ana %
meeting adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
THE TICKET sPECULATORs.

Nh. Gustave d. CardOzo, Chief of the 0rdi-
nance Bureau, has placed members Of the Ordinance
Squad before every theater open for several even
nes past with instructions arrest any ticket eeus
tor found plying his trade yioator Of the city ordi
nances prohibiting the using Of the public
for purposes Of traffic without permit, and the yend
ing OF articles without license. This has proved
successful in entirely suppressng the sidewalk ticket
specializing business and will be continued until all the
sdewak speculatOrs are driven out OF me buslness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
tAaSeaRssnenta

CHOLERA, CRAMPS, CHOLERA MoRBus, Sour
srcxAcu Bowel AFFECTION AhH wrrDnr CURED BIT
JArsrs r soEssrss OF The Aldo
rss RsToass ITS NATURAL ioTIor As
,rLr PREVALENT AMONG csiLDars
AND ADULTS ESPECIALLY RECON
rsxpro BEING pRosPr IN OPERATION,
sAsILr ADMINISTERED, SOLD ALL DRUGsHr.
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c-nic wos held nj Lion Park. Yesterday

4 VlC-nlC WIZ HtIU fJ IaIUII 4 I'm, ytHItIUHy,
10 Ta-e funds wherewih To complete the rebuilding OF
The Church OF the Holy Cross which DESTROYED some
time ago by lightning Between 600 and 1000 persons
We're present but Notwithstanding The great number in
uaI,e disturbance whatever occurred 10 the
pleasure the day. hpeeohes male by Fernando
Nood. Haohard q Iornisn, Jsuos Brien, AND vthers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-09-01
THE QUARANTINE QUARREL.
LETTER FROM THE HEALTH OFFICER TO COL
LECTOR MURPHY.

LETTER FROM THE HEALTH OFFICER TO COL
LECTOR MURPHY.
DR.. Carnochan has sent the following letter
10 Collector Murphy in reply 20 the recent instructions
from the Secretary Of the Treasury concerning the
seizure Of cargoes N transit from Perth Amboy to this
city OF Brooklyn:
HEALTH OFFICERS DEPARTMENT,
QUARANTINE, 5. l., Aug. 81, 1870
Hon. THOMAS MURPHY, Collector Port Of NClC- York:
DEAR SIR am in receipt OF your note OF yesterday
Enclosing cory Of ieer OF Instructions addressed TO
the alleged seizure OF the OF the bars Wavelet
Perth Amboy to New-York. While thanking you for the
terms in which you have been pleased u trans
nit this communication 10 me- deem it due u my self
ana To the truth that II should not 60 unanswered.
IL cannot have escaped your notice that the opinion
and instructions Of the Secretary based wholly upon
az asspmpton Of the truth Of the statements contained
in certain letters transmitted 10 him He very properly
and very cautiously places his opinion upon the state
in which expresses himse suggest that doubt must
have existed in his own mind whether there not
either suDDressfO cert or misrepresentation Of facts
Inc case stated in those letters
From the substance Of them given IN the communca-
tan M tbe Secretary would seem that the writers OF
those letters entirely suppressed me Iaet thst both OF
these vessels arrived in tue Port OF NewYOrk from
Injected mort having cargoes cOns gned 20 parties in the
CITY OF NewYOrk; that they were py lne iaWs OF ths
state subiect 10 quarantine their ARRIVAL hat they
bsd been boarded and examined by the Health Ofhcer
and were placed under quarantine; that my IeIt Ibe
ouarantine anchorage without the knowledge or per
vessels were discharged upon nghtefs III INC Ioit
perth Amboy mere y transhipnent 70 Newfork that
being their place OF destinations that one OF the
vessels then completed her voyage by proceeding 70 one
Of the waryes u the City OF BroOkyn that both OF the
vessels to Perth AInbOy with the ayOWeu Puoso
of eyadng the quarantine regulations OF the PORT OF new
York. and the cargoes OF bOth vessels entered the
upper bay OF New-York and we're proceeding 10 iho
wharves Of the city without any permit from the iean
Oicer. Had these facts land they cannot be denielJ
been stated 10 the honorable SecIcafy, cannot DeDc
that be would have arrived at the conc utOn Inc
laws OF this State that vessel snail Leave
the Qdarantihe anchorage without pcrluitsi0n OF ue
Health Oeer sna that NO yesse or cargo that has been
BrookyD without his perDission They elothe ham Wltb