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The New York herald., 1871-12-30
THE PENNSYLVANIA LABOR CONVENTION.

The pennsylvania state Labor Convention meets
IN wiiamsport on the 10th Of January next for the
purpose Of dominating state 0niccrs Tor the cam.
paiGn OF 1872 Large delegations are expected
from all parts of the Commonwealth, ana u ~ a.
legged that mporr Ant ana exciting matters VIII Dc
brought inr adOnti0n.
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A NICE GANG.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 20, 1871.
q. \. Hess, j. p. Myers and b. r. Mccartney have
been held in $4,000 each answer to charges Of
torting money under false pretences and actlng as
a mercantile detective agency. IL appears that
c0untrymen arrested by them in the streets i0r al
legged violations Of ordinances were brought before
one OF the PRISONERS acting az magistrate. AND
hned
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THE CHOLERA INVESTIGATION.

The Steamship Franklin and the Halifax
Autherifics-Persons Who Have Died from
Asistic Cholera Floated in tine Harbor.
HALIFAX, N s., Dec. 20, 1871.
The investiga alton into the conduct OF DR.. Gussip
Of the steamship Franklin, continues. Pilot era
hams evidence confirms the report that there were
twenty -eIgEt deaths from cholera whe on the voy-
age and TWO deaths while the ship was In this
The physician woo attended The patients NJ Chez.
yetcook tesuled thai the disease Was AsiallC
CnViere
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with Q smile that was not chlldlike AMI paDd. but
mlschievous, SAID, "Weli, Pm Senator.n
"NeS understand" replied the reporter; "you
nave been the suDlect OF good deal OF sensational
Iweed.n
"Well. get the best OF the newspapers anyhow,
Tor ! never read them.n
'Well, some OF the papers would have II that you
nad nea the CITY, and persisted IN day alter day y
yes; am told the Tribune says, even this MORN
ing, thai have ned. People who think so must be
my connections are here should be a fool to leave
II Yesterday. when they said was hiding,
travelled IN the Third and Fourth avenue cars. aud
scores OF people who knew me saw men
"lou were al your once in Duane street yesier-
day. were you noL Mr.. Tweed ~
YES was and two deputy sherins had their
0mces below; 80 could not have got away # mad
wanted.n
"Well, you are here now, anyhow. Mr.. Tweed
and can testify TO having seen you and mad this
pleasant chat with you. GO0iby, MI. Tweed, and /
wish you Happy New Year,
After shaking hands with the 'BOss', the reporter
bowed himself ont
The New York herald., 1871-12-30
THE CITY DEPARTMENTS.
The Sinking Fund Commission.

INC SIukln8 FUuO COMml99lOus
meeting OF the above commission was held
yesterday afternoon at the Comptroller's once.
There wore present the Mayor I'm the chair,
Comptroller Green, Chamberlain Bradley, the
Chairman Of the Finance Committee OF the Board
of Assistant Aldermen and Deputy Comptroller
Storrs.
After the reading Of the minutes OF the previous
meeting, the following resolution was submitted by
the Comptroller
Resolved, That warrant be executed in Of John
Bradley, Chamberlain, for the sum OF SSO be
debt, account OF the surplus Of the city
FUND for the year ls ana audited 70 the general fund
city, In the the
Laws OF tue State OF New YORK.
The COMPTROLLER stated that the amount at the
bank was $685., ,0s0 and tnat there required Tor
interest to February, 1872, $l60 O0O leaving bal.
ance disp0sable OF $S22 080 from rhls 1t was pro-
posed to take the above xS0O,000.
The CHAMBERLAIN objected to the withdrawal OF
this amount, which. ne said, was depriving the
SINKING fund OF SO much OF its wealth, that the
law which enabled 1t TO be done was at the best but
q permlsstve law.
The DEPUTY COMPTROLLER SAID that It had been
the practlce Tor several years.
The MAYoR-My votes have always been given
on fiscal questions IN recommendation OF the
Comptroller OF the city. 1t is his. machine, and
whatever he says is proper ! have always voted
for. ] consider that by passing this resolution we
shall endorse the discretion tnat the Comptroller
deems 1t needfu should be exercised at this juno.
the resolution was unanimously adopted.
The CHAMBERLAIN desired to know from the
Comptroller whether he was prepared to report as
TO Mr.. Sands $4,000, TO which the Comptroller
replied that ne had no report TO make.
The Board then adjourned.
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Musical rud Theatrical Notcs.

A grand complimentary testimonial will be ten
dcred TO the celebrated actress, Matilda Heron, at
Nibo's on Friday afternoon. January H.
Matinees VIII be given al the following theatres
to-day:-Fifth Avenue, "Diyorce;" Booths, Julius
Cesar" olympic, .'Humpty Dumpty;n Niblo's,
"BacE CrOOk;' Grand Opera House, 'Ticket-Of-
Leave Man, Academy, "Mign0n;" Aimees Opera
B0une; Union Square Theatre, Comique, New York
Circus, Nlx0ns southern Circus, Brya and Tony
Past0r's
Sallie and Julia Holman are soon to play Onen-
bacn in English at one OF our principal theatres.
Sallte mas made considerable reputation In the
provinces in the "Ducnesse," and the city Bou1ers
who have been delighted with the foreign perform
ance Of the part Will have an opportunity OF finding
ont all ahOuC It.
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Although many entertained the opinion thae the
days Of opera 0ou6e in New lork had passed away,
Mile. Aimee has nevertheless shown what energy,
judicious management and genuine merit can &C
comDlish. The season under her auspices has so
far been comparatively successful the performances
being In most instances worthy the liberal patron
age bestowed upon them. But 1t ts to Aimees In
dvldual efforts that the credit Is really due, for,
however good some Of the members Of the company
may be, sne, after ALL sustained the burden on her
shoulders. To be sure the limited dimensions OF
the little theatre prevented the display Of elaborate
mise en- scene, but that which was lacking In gen.
eral appointments was fully compensated for Dy
the artistic impersonatons OF Aimee herself She
Is beyond question the most finished opera 00,lre
arrst on the stage. combining, as she does,
all the elements requisite for proper representa-
tive Of that peculiar school. In lie P0nt de Sou
prs" "Barbe Bleue," "Fieur de Then and LA
PerichOle'all OF which have been given this week
Aimee has added largely TO her popularity. Her
sparkling humOr, graceful abandon ana capital
vOcaZatiOn failed not to create very pleasing lm.
preston, and while she enters INTO all her favorite
roles with characteristic vim aud sprlghtness. she
entirely dlScards those reckless nOurisheS which
spoiled the performances OF her predecessors. In
word, Mile. Aimee Is thorough artist and as such
has well merited the substantial recognition which
has been accorded her. AS Cesarlne iast night, in
"Fleur de Tnen she acquitted herself with her
wonted ability. and ellcted hearty applause from
sustained throughout ana, although some imper-
fectlOns could be detected, the performance gave
general satisfaction. The DEBUT VI Mile. Dubois Will
shortly take place.
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Interview with sher,n Brennan.


shortly after Mr.. Tweed and his friends disap
peared HERALD reporter called on Sherin Brennan
ana had the following conversation with him:-
REPORTER-Mr. Sherin, you can Of course under.
stand the natural delicacy had IN speaking 10 Mr.
Tweed before he called on you this morning. 1t
seemed rather strange alter yesterdays proceedings
that he should expose himself thoroughly.
Shertn BRENNAN Qaughingl-Wen, you kn0x, he
came down TO surrender himself
REPORTRR-Of course ne hid himself away so
successfully from your deputies yesterday that
he could play hide and seek II he wished TO.
SHERIFF-Ha hal Yes; but It was generally
understood that Mr.. Tweed would come down here
yesterday morning according 70 agreement.
REPORTER-HOw Is tnat, Mr.. Sheriff?
SHERIFF-Well, 1t was understood that Mr.
Tweed was TO come down here this morning, and
1t was also understood that Alderman Far
ley Wa6 70 come down at the same hour.
Mr. Tweed Kept his appointments and so dld
Farley, when Mr.. Tweed had formally resigned
himself to my custody, that l at once released Mr.
Farley from his obligations rs far as the body OF Mr.
Tweed Tweed was was concerned, WnereIpon Alderman M
Mr.. Tweed IN his place. That's ALL
REP0RTER-Aightl ask VINO were the new bonds
mem
SHERIFF. Certainly. think that If you 60 up to
are now Justiiying you Will find their names. Tney
are the f1rst to justify this morning.
REPORTER-Then Mr.. Tweed is now practically at
large, ana can 90 where he pleasesf
The reporter then withdrew. Mr. Tweed left his
public office about four O'Clock and drove 70 the
Metropolitan Hotel
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rhe new Cem mfs.ioner.

C0te-tO
was born IN the CITY OF Newburg, orange county, in
this STATE the year 1880. At an early age he en-
tered into mercantile pursuits In New YORK, from
which he retired upon accepting position In the
ONCE Of the secretary Of State, also IN the State
Comprolers Office. In 1865 ne was appointed clerk
to the Central Park Commission, and continued with
them their entire administration, during which
he arranged for and successfully passed through the
several Legislatures all the bills for beautiying the
north end Of the island, for laying out the Boule.
wards 81. Nicholas, Sixth and seventh avenues the
west side Improvements, &c. Mr.. Van NorL BY his
long connection with the Central Park and the De-
partment OF Parks, and his Intimate knowledge OF
all the WORKS under the charge OF the department
and city improvements, his practical knowledge OF
rigid scrutiny or accounts is eminenty fitted
for the position All Who have had dealings
with the Department OF parss during @ ms ad
to the tn0roughness which characterizes the busi-
ness Of tine once under his control. Mr.. Van Mort
o republican, but belongs TO no particular faction
OF that party. With q commendaDie prudence he
has always kept clear OF cliques and will doubt
prove be another OF that class OF oficial or
whom che city has far too lew, who bring to the
performance OF their duty sense OF honor and .
citlzens, and VINO keep far from that nign motive
the corrnptlng virus OF political complications.
Mr.. Van Norrs Resignation Comptroller
Of the Department Of Public Parks.
The following Is Mr.. Van Nort's resignation OF the
ONCE OF Comptroller In the Department Of Public
Parks:-
CITY OF NEW YoRK, DEPAhrNgsT PUBLIC PARKsJ
go BROADWAY, Dec. %, 1871. (
Hon. HENRY G. sTEBBINs, President Department Pubic
sIaa.y,ns been appointed By His Honor A Oakley Han.
Mayor of the city New the oce Of
Of Public Works hereby tender resignation Of the once
of Comptroller In the Department Public Parks
clerk cso Of the Board governing said department
Aer connection Of thirteen years with The rousrious
works charge OF the department which preside,
can but say sever 1t with regret association with
the gentlemen who have composed the Boards
been pleasant and agreeable, having believe,
Joyed their fullest confidence.
Il shall cheernlly cooperate with
department economically carrying forward
cessfu completion the work OF improving and beaufying
city.
me- through you, Official Of the
gentlemen with associated the
OF the important works Of the department ] am, with
great respect, GEORGE NJ VAN MORT.
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Wnen the surprise was over as 10 the proceedings
At the Shenr's ONCE and the rumor that MIR. Tweed
had resigned the Commissionership OF the Depart
ment Of Public Works had been currently crcu-
lated there was rush to the Mayors ofnce to
inquire II Mr.. Van Mort was MI. Tweed's
successor. About half-past one O'Clock Mr..
Van Mort, with Mr.. Henry Smith and one
Of the newly elected Aldermen, entered the
Mayors ofice The Mayor had not arrived, but
about tw0 O'Clock His Honor put in an appearance.
bonds were at once made 0uS He is required to
give bonds IN the sum Or $4,000, with Two sure
and MI. W. r. Martli, President Of the West Side
Association, became his sureues IN $4,000 each.
The signing Of the bonds VIII take place 70 DAY, but
virtually the security was accepted yesterday.
The On1cial Corresp pndence.
The following Is the correspondence relating to
the resignation Of Mr. Tweed and the appointment
OF M. Van Nort:-
NEW YORK, Dec. o. 1871
al hereby resign my oce Commissioner of Public
under the local Of the city Of New York.
WILLIAM n. TWEED.
DECEMBER 2e, 1871
MY DEAR sIR-The onnce Of Commissioner Of Pubic
Write shortly. No doubt the Legislature will remodel the
powers and duties u ana arrange for an incumbent
SUCH perhaps you had best regard IN The proer
which @ =. y IN that @ you ACCEPT the vacant post
Saps1insenssHs o' Of Il: :'' cen,r. s1s
duties psr.n . she p.ce Daring 1,as
but very much praise. I believe there are especially
under many circumstance aD surs will prove
ceptabie nomination the portion
the puDlic At the present exigency Of municipal affairs
Please signify acceptance refuiai once and
0bge yours, faithfully, A. OAKEy HALL.
GRoB6E n. VAN MORT, Esq.
MAYoE's OFFICK, CRY or NRw YoRK, Dec. g. 1871
TIE undeisned has received the ressnaion Of William
H. Tweed, Esq, a. Commissioner of Pubic Works,
cepts the
george \. Van Mort Esq., 10 hereby appointed Commits
Of Public Works head Of the department thereof
the place and of the said William Tweed ESQ,
and for the term Of once provided by law.
A. OAKEY HALL MavoY
The New York herald., 1871-12-30
The Chamberlain,s Letter 20 the Banks.
The following letter has been sent Dy the Cham
berIain TO the Broadway, the Tenth National
Bank and the Union Trust COmpany:-

In view Of tho question, which has recently been dis
cussed the payable under the arrangement
with the Chamberlain under the provisions
chapter @ Laws OF 1885, take occasion 70 again advise
The section Of that 70 pay, usual
the Chamberlain your proportion OF the monthly balance
cover the that section
Of the payable 10 such monthly balance, which
YOU holding the credit OF the city, accounted
cordng to from which the shall
subject disposition may be hereafter made
70 by law. Very truly, yours,
JOHN J. BRADLEY
Chamberlain Of the city Of New York and County
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-09-14
From WASHING tom.

WASHINGTON, Sept. II.
Senator Poor, of North Carolina, and
Representatives Buckley and Beck, con-
shutting subcommittee of the Ku Kux
investigating committee, met here to-day
to examine and dig out of the heaps Of
testimony furnished by the executive off
GERS Of Southern States, concerning their
finances, taxation, etc, in order to report
to the full committee of 81, which will
meet on the Goth inst. Several governors
have failed to furnish the information re-
quested, and the report upon the matter
indicated will probably be incomplete.
The Attorney General decided that the
government has no right of priority OF
payment as againt private creditors of
insolvent National Banks, for monies
which the bank holds to the credit of the
L. S. Treasurer and U. S. Discussing
Officers, and registry of the court or other
Of them over and above the amount real
lied from the bonds held as security for
deposits. He has also decided in conneo-
ton with this question, that the Comp
troler Of currency has no authority under
the law to declare dividend to private
creditors Of a National Bank before claims
of all kinds are first satisfied.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-09-14

Timothy Sullivan, while at work on
the new paper mill at Bellows Falls, on
Thursday of last week, had one of his
legs badly broken by timber falling on
it,
"A fight occurred last Tuesday night
in George Woods oyster saloon at Bel
lows Falls, between Charles E. Arnold
and couple of Irishmen. The latter
were brought before Justice Bridgman
and fined, one s. and costs and the other
$50 and costs.
"A telegram was sent from Providence
to BrAttleboro on Wednesday for the ar
rest of one of the suspicious characters
who have been noticed there, on the
charge Of passing forged notes. The fell
low has attempted the same game once or
twice at Brattleboro, hut managed to dis
appear before the order for his arrest ar
rived.
Solomon Gibbs, of Wcstford, a young
man about IS years of age, while saving
shingles recently, had every finger cut
from his left hand
The annual fair Of the Wilmington
Agricultural Society will be held on
Tuesday, October 3D. Leander Woth,r-
ell of Boston will deliver the addros. at
81 o'clock p m. Neighboring towns are
cordially invited to attend and partjci
pate in the fir,
Tho Middlebury post ofio, is desig-
mated as one of the cfioes for the issue
and payment of international money or
ders. Orders to and from England and
Ireland issued and paid after October eth,
1871.
Bears have been making havoc among
the sheep in Montgomery. Two full!
grown ones were, short time since,
caught iu a trap by George Gushing, and
young one was caught me weeks ago
by Whiting Sheldon.
Mr.. Perry G. White of South Rich
ford, was badly injured Sunday after
noon, by being thrown from bis wagon
He was carrying Mr.. Reuben Combs
home and his own daughter and Mr..
Combs daughter were 10 the wagon with
them. While going down hill, the hqr-
ne.s broke, letting the wagon upon the
horse, and causing it to run. The wagon
was overturned and one of Mr.. Whites
ribs broken. and one of his Inns hurt.
The tenth convention of the North
ern Vermont Musical Associstian was
held at Highgate Centre on the 9Th, 7tb
and 9Th inst. 1t was a gratifying success,
both in respect to the attendance and the
degree of interest manifested in the ex.
ercises.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-09-14

We reQret TO learn of the dangerous
illness Of the Rev Mr.. Fairbanks. rector
sc g. I'll ,oes Cbnrob Rr.ndon Hi.
condition w.s,o critical Yesterday that
i was tbonoht nrobabls he would not
survive the mint.
n.--:,......t p.....,.,,,
.a-fn1I,, ra.sod Tho sxsrn;n,tion
mas 'u'c. - .ho vorno,+ 1r,i,.r.;,,,
Tor admission ,...,a.,nod +ha ,os.i.
at Barllngton' and L,,,, of he;n,,
tuition. She thus has til - admitted
the hr~' or the f@'r sex 10
to Vermont college,
Rev, Mr.. Au~tiu's congregation q"
Bcn-on have contributed $l425 in aid q
the new chapel ut North Clarendon. Tie
work of building the chapel II gong tor
ward rapidly. The fran. Is all enclosed
and it is expected that the work Of Pl47-
tering will be completed this week
John Dntfey, gardener for eT-C}ov,
Page, has left at our Ctti2e some mH2ulti-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-09-14

that shall he also reap" He traced out
in most beautiful manner, the invaria-
BILE and immutable law in the natural
world, by which "like produces like" IN
the animal and vegetable words. Like
seed produces like frnit, wheat brings
forth crop of wheat, and wild oats
harvest of wild oats" Then he showed
that the same interchangeable law governed
the moral and spiritual worlds just &C.
cording to the "deeds done in the body
our actions, our words should be meeted
out, the rewards and retributions OF eter-
nifty. The sermon was listened to with
breathless attention.
The afternoon discourse was from Gal.
6 IA. "But God forbid that L should
glory, save 10 the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ, by whom the world is crucifed to
me, and unto the world" The literal
cross was an instrument of torture by
which the most wicked criminals were
executed. On it Christ our Redeemer
died, the just for the unjust, that lost
world might live, that through His suf-
ferings, the "way of life" might be
opened to lost sinners.
Figuratively, as Paul here used it, the
"Cross" was an emblem of sacrifices, self
denials, sufferings, and labors that be had
endured for Christ, and he glories IN
them because they give him the victory
over the world, and the world lies under
his feet, conquered" "crucifed," dead !"
therefore it is, the world can oppose and
war against him no more. There is laid
up for him crown of victory and glory,
because he had fought good fight" and
"kept the Faith"
He dwelt particularly upon "cross
bearing ohristians," what an untold infiu-
ence they had upon a wicked world, how
blessed their labors and prayers were to
the church, and how precious they were
in the sight of God.
The sermon throughout was rich in
gospel truth, and will not soon be forgot
ten. There was large attendance of bic
old friends, every one OF whom can bid
him God-speed in his labors of love. P.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-09-14
New York Markets.

NEW York, Sept. Is.
Corros-Mors active, y higher. Sales 8. 337
bales. Middhng uplands u q
FLoUR-Sales 5000 bbls. State and Western
firm. State IS 5OG7 co.; Round Hoop ONO
| i6 2Od7 80; Western s5.50G7.75 Southern s6 IS
99 90.
Wharf.-The market is lG2lcents higher. Sales
2l0 900 bush. No. Spring si.45Gl5O WINTER
red and amber western at sl.55Gl57 white
Michigan 81 e30l7O.
CoEE-maTket is speculative. Sales $4,000
bush Common mixed ives ern 7l072.
OATs-M4rket Is frIner. Ohio and West.
ern 5O95ic.
PoBK-The market is lower. New mess
sl3.5011375; prime $40 00G10.25.
LARD-The market is dun at 999%c.
BUTTER.-Ihe market Is steady. Chic lo1 zoe
State 15429.
wHIsKEY-The market is quiet. Western
free at 81 G92c.
RIoE-Quiet. Carolina 8&69A.
SUGAR The market l. firm. hUscOTadO
s&Gl04c; tar to good refining 93Sd9&.
COFFER.-1he market Is firm. Rio at
I51lS.
at s&@93s.
Naval stores
TURrESTIYE-The market is firm at 55XG
Soc. e
RosIN-The market is steady aud quoted al
s3.O0G3.lO tor strained.
PETKoLEUm-In far request. Crude, l3x0
1917; refined 23%.
TAILow- STEADY at sk69X
WOoL-Quiet aud firmly held. Pulled 6GI
IS Texas California spring clippings 38G424.
FreIghts 10 LIVERPOOL Unchanged.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-09-14
Heavy DefalcaiiOns,
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10

WASHINGTON, Sept. ID.
Maj. John L. Hodge, deputy paymas'
ter in the army is defaulter to the
government to the amount of 100000 OF
100000. A year ago the detectives dis.
covered that his affairs were in loose
condition, his accounts being behind, etc.
An investigation was ordered but for
some reason not known, never took place.
On Thursday. last the psymaster gener,
al discovered as he thought, an erroneous
charge in the returns of Msi Hodge, and
by letter requested him to explain 1t
This be failed to do and Gen. Brice init
mated bis suspicious and ordered him to
close bis accounts. The next day tie
General received letter from hodge
confessing his guilt, and stating that he
had been making fraudulent returns since
1866, and the money thus distracted had
been spent in gambling in New York.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-09-14
From New York.
NEW YORK SAINT.

NEW YORK, Sept. IL.
The committee of Seventy, yesterday
appointed committee including Edwards
Pierpoint, Gen. Dix, Robert B. Bennett
Isaac H. Bailey, Judge Emmett and
Cadwth, to wait upon Gov. Hoffman and
request his aid with that of the Attorney
General and District Attorney, in the
prosecution of the civil and criminal suits
against persons implicated in the frauds
on the city which it has resolved to insti-
tute at once A committee was also ap-
pointed to examine the city and county
accounts: and the question Of assuming
the pending policy of the injunction suit,
was referred to the committee on remedies
with power.
John Moon, clerk in the post Office
in this city for the past q years, has beer
admitted to bail, for abstracting money
from letters.
VIM. Heyer has been arrested on suspi-
cion Of numbering David Douen, at the
Caledouian Picnic.