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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
BROOKLYN COMMON COUNCIL.

The Fire and Police Departments -iisward
for tue Capture OF an Assassin--Dlibs for
the City of Churchcs-Away with the snow
Plough.
AT the regular session Of the Brooklyn Board o.
Aldermen, held yesterday afternoon, the special
committee to whom was referred the subject OF the
proposed Increase Of the Fire Department reported
In favor OF increasing the number OF apparatus and
nremen The total number OF applicants Tor ap-
pointment the paid Fire Department since It's
organization is lis. or these there remain AT app
cants, while 3D. have been appointed The Corpora
ton Counsel notified the Board that judemen-
against the city had been recorded in favor q Ter
renee McGuiggan, contractor. In the su OF 81 GOO.
The interest AMI costs for two years had swollen the
amount 10 s2,o3S. The plaintiff was the contractor
for grading certain streets at stated grade which
latter was subsequently changed TO higher grade,
thereby causing greater outlay TO the plaintiff
referred TO the Law Committee.
The Police Commissioners In reply TO a resolu-
ton OF inquiry adopted OF previous meeting OF the
Board of Aldermen, sent In u communication set
ting forth thai the whole number OF applications
for appointments upon the police force received
since tue organization Of the department y pig.
thrty-one patrolmen and five doOrmen have been
dismissed There are now 497 applications for ap
pointmenis which have not been granted or these
several are disqualined-some by reason Of being
beyond the required age, some by PHYSICAL DIS
ability and others by decidedly immoral cha
racter.r 4 sufficient number OF persons can b.
procured to do duty al salary OF 00J year; hut
10 tnelf IONS, assert
''that question can only be determined by trial and
experience The communication was placed on
file and ordered TO be printed in the minutes
| Alderman RABER offered the following resolution,
! which was adopted:
Resolved That his Honor the Mayor be- ard lie hereby
request a lt0 Tor the and
OF the person who have been and MAKING
habit Of stabbng female pedestrians on the public streets
OF the Eastern District.
The annual report OF the PARK Commissioners for
the past year was received
resouuon was adopted requesting the Kings
county legislators 10 exercise their influence 10 pro-
the establishment OF public baths in Brooklyn.
A re solution was adopted by the Board denouncing
the Of snow pouRhs upon the city railroad lines
as nuisance and Justly setting forth that they are
IN the habit OF pIng up masses OF snow on the
sides OF the streets, thereby preventing access
the stores and buildings. the clerk was requested
to notify said corporate that they must alter the
snow plough discontinue ITS use,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
TIRE JERSEY CITY CHlREEg.

General Dissatisfaction with the Proposed
Charier-Indicnation Meetinas-Thc Bergen
md Nicolson Pavement Rings to be
Ruled Ont.
There Is great commoton IN Jersey City ON the
subject OF the new charter. Three or four
individuals representing the Bergen, the Ncolson
pavement and the contractors .ilngs' are down
in Trenton, with charter OF their own
making, ana are presenting themselves in the
fashion Of the Tooley street taors. This charter.
passed, would be far more odious to the taxpayers
than the measure passed last year by the Ber-
gen and democratic cliqnes. It vests most exten.
sive powers without responsibility, on ave indi-
viduas, who to be appointed by the Legislature
under the name OF the Board OF Public Works
and this board Is TO De placed beyond the
reach or the popular verdict. Neither the Mayor
nor Board OF Aldermen can exercise any check on
their proceedings. The Boulevard scheme and the
Nicclson pavement scheme are to be revived. The
republican party which won the victory last fall
have no representation, 1t appears in this matter
sey City the men who pretend to represent that
party, but who were, In reality round in arms
against It, were vehemently denounced.
;, meeting Of the Charter Convention was held at
unanlmity In the proceedings. The chairman,
Mr. Gillct went TO Trenton last week on behalf OF
the convention, but he was not permitted 10 see
the proposed charter. Aldermen Thomas and
gentlemen declare that there Is wide
spread dissatisfaction among the people on
the subject ana one OF them remarked that the
cess OF the scheme would be the substitution OF
set Of thieves for another 1t Is proposed to have
public meeting under the presidency OF Dudley S.
Gregory, or some other wealthy andy respectable
Citizen so that the people can be heard on tho ques
ton. The charter Will come before the Legislature
at Trenton TO-DAY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
q 3 Z N U a Il Y
james Wutson.


Mr.. James Watson, late County Auditor, who was
seriously injured by the fractions horse OF German
Who drove against nm on Harlem lane ON Tuesday
last died at ms residence No 81 Madison avenue. at
I'VE O'Clock yesterday morning. Mr.. Watson was
q Scotchman by birth, out came 10 this country
when quite young man, and Was thoroughly cos
mopoian IN his tastes, manners and sympathies,
numbering among his most earnest ana intimate
friends representatives OF almost every country and
every shade OF political ami religious belief
In 1859 Mr.. Watson was appointed 10 a RESPONSE
bic position by Sheriff Kelly, ms strict attention
to business, superior abiliies and marked gentle
manly bearing soon brought him 10 the favorable
notice of our prominent public men. In 1853 Comp
troiler Brennan appointed him TO the responsible
position Of County Auditor The duties OF this ONCE
arc both 0nerOus and delicate requiring n thorough
knowledge o! business, combined with iifmness and
impartiallty. The disposition ana business quahn-
duties. The discharge Of his oillcal business was
characterized by scrupulouS promptness, precision
and method, ana while he was most courteous and
gentlemaniy TO all with whom he was brought IN
contact, he was NOT to be swerved by any consder-
alton from " hat lie deemed the strict line OF duty
me dulles or his onlce did not prevent him from
paving close attention TO the fluctuations In the
value OF stocks ana real estate, and, by judicous n
vestments, he succeeded III aInaSsing a handsome
fortune. Mr.. Watson was a member OF several
clubs and societies, and in all the relations Of life
as husband, father and friend--he was Justly re-
gartted as most exemplary and estimabe gentle
man. lie leaves wife and two Interesting chill
dren-a daughter OF seventeen and a son OF twelve
years OF age. lie has endeared himself TO hts CO.
workers IN the Comptr0ller's office, by whom he
was sincerely esteemed and beloved, and these gem
tlemen will hold meeting at half-past three O'Clock
this afternoon for the purpose of giving formal
expression To their sorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31

40 and endure all things In advancement OF
American principles and liberty for the people
Thus then, coming at once 10 the question, IN the
name or the political prisoners who have been con-
fined In English dungeons, we accept this invitation
rom the city OF New York. Words are incapable or
expressing our gratitude As Mr.. O'Donovan Rosa
srlkingly and pontedly declared, II behooves 10
be careful and guarded In our actions The only
motive that actuated us was love OF our country,
tAppionsel America Is the land OF our adoption;
Ireland the land which gave many OF birth.
iApplanse.l We recognize the claims upon Of the
American public, which always gave 10 us
eXles home ana 10 our people a shelter, and
that now extends 10 ns with cordially peculiar 10
herself, q reception and an ovation that proves ne
TO be IN your estimation not what the people OF Eng
land represented IA but to be worthy OF your friend
ship and of home In the great republic. In return
Ing these thanks | speak only the sentiments Of
the political prisoners tCnes from the exes
or "IIeargp "Hearpl | hope and trus. that
whatever may be our course IN future we shall be
guided by the inherent love Of country which has,
trust, always aetuated We shall always be glad
10 bear allegiance TO the land which gave shelter
when thrown out from the land th1t bore M.
thank Won, gentlemen, III the name % the poiiucal
prisoners.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
THE BROOKLYg GAS CASUALLY.
The Condition Of the Works to be Investi-
guted-Result OF the C0rOncr's InGucst-rhe
Cold Snap TO Blame.

The Condition Of the Works TO be Investi-
gatcd-Rcsult OF the Coroncr's InGuest-,rhe
Cold Snap to Blame.
An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner White.
hill and jury TO discover the OF the accident
which led to the death Of Walfred Anderson at the
Brooklyn City Gas Works on Friday noon. The
principal witness was James Burnham, who test
fed as follows:-I was employed by the gas conf
pany at then works; was employed in repairing
columns which were IN dangerous condition:
left because could not get help enough to do the
work; went TO the place TO get a JOB; | knew
the columns were IN a dangerous condition;
judged this from my own observations l was at the
place just after the accident; was working at one
OF the tanks this was the one which contained the
gas, and which was struck by the falling pillar one
OF the pillars was cracked about haf way up; 10 was
not the cross bars, but the nam upright posts; the
columns OF the tank on the corner where the
columns fell had been previously cracked and had
been repaired; can't say that | observed whether
or not the column which Tell first was cracked or
not Explanatory diagram shown) can't swear
that the two columns which fell were cracked; /
and in dangerous condition, but cannet tell which
they were; none of the caps were cracked did
not examine the grders to see II they were cracked
the cracks which saw should have been repaired
with wrought iron bolted, and some or them had
been; am machinist; think the cause OF the
columns cracking was the effect OF the frost; 40
not know whether or not the pillars were safely
braced ON top; the pillars were fastened at the
bottom. by It's, 10 stonework-at least suppose
this Is the manner In which they were fastened, but
never examined them.
The superintendent or the works, Alonzo III.
Haven, testified that the cause OF the accident was
leak In the tank which contained the water; the
leak was from the sewer the soil in that place being
sandy; this same leakage was the cause OF former
explosion, ana the company were about having
new tank built; the leak had undermined the
ground under the first iron pillar, which fe
thereby causing 1t to settle, and the frost had
cracked some girder bolts, which caused the COL
umn to fall ana. striking others, carried them with
1t; some OF these columns had been cracked before
and were repaired.
The jury, after deliberation OF half an hours
duration, returned the subjoined yerdicJ:-"We find
that the said Walfred Anderson came to his death
by accidental Injuries received from the falling of
one or more Of the columns surrounding one or
more OF the gas tanks situated in Plymouth street,
at the corner OF Cold and we the jury, request that
the proper authorities have the remaining columns
taken down, aud THAT they make inquiries in regard
To the safety oi the Gas Works carried on in that
yiciulty.r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
POLITICAL NOTES.

Florida has voted not to change its capital from
Tallahassee to Jacksonville.
Major Elias Yulee, or Savannah, and not Hon.
d. l.. Yulee, OF Florida, Is III letter accepting
the political situation.
The impeachment proceedings instituted against
Judge Magbee, In Florida, a year ago have been
withdrawn. lW
Judge 7. I. Long has been confirmed by the Flo
rlda Senate as Judge OF the Fourth Circuit
The Tallahassee FLA. Floridian says the Assent
bly, Of that State is made the theatre OF singular
occurrences. Several days ago Jesse Robinson, a
colored man, gave notice that he would contest the
seat OF J. O. Mclean, conservative, from Jackson
county On the 23d OF January the Assembly
was notified by him that he withdrew the con.
test, but the majority refused TO allow such an
unusual proceeding as republican declining to
claim seat to which he had not been elected and
referred the matter by solemn vote 10 the Committee
on Elections.
Iemuel Shovel, OF Worcester county Nd. Is
named by the Snow Hill Shield as candidate for
Governor of that State. s
Senator Thomas A. Hendricks writes Young
Mems Jackson ASS ociatlon In Pitsburc letter. in
which he says "M
The recent elections encourage YOU 10 continue
a sih & your association SUCCESS is pos
age ana the terror OF national arms nave been an
peaed TO- Dut tne people resisted both and the
ballot YET remains valuable power in our hands.
The caucus OF the democratic conservative men,
bers OF the West Virginia Legislature has nominated
Mr. Henry G. Davis, or Mineral county, FOR United
States SENATOR to succeed Mr.. Wiley, republican,
on and after the 4th Of March. The election takes
place to-day TUESDAY, January 81, and as the
democrats and conservatives have a majority on
joint ballet the choice OF Mr.. DAVIS VIII It is
generally supposed be confirmed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
ESSEN MiRkEs POLICE COURT.
Three Notorious Sneak Thieves "Crncix'' "a
House in stanton Street.

Three Notorious sneak Thieves "Crnck" a
House in stanton Street.
me only case OF interest brought before Judge
was thar OF Leopold MosKowitz against three
notorious sneak thieves, named Samuel Cam,
George Ryan and Wallace Stewart whom he
charged with having entered his house. No. 1856
stanton street, on the afternoon Of the 18th inst
between the hours of two ana six O'Clock and steal
Ing therelrom clothing valued at 5000. The robbery
was committed during the absence OF Mr.. Mosko-
WITT and his wife, who had gone out to attend TO
some business leaving the house, as they thought
securely locked.
THE THREE THIEVES
had, 1t seems, got wind of the fact OF Moskowitzs
fention to go out that afternoon and, watching near
by till he ana his wife mad gotten well out or the
way, they opened the door by means of skeleton
Key, and then burst open the rear chamber doors
After stealing Whatever they could lay their hands
on they LEFT wholly unObserved ana but for the sa-
gacity OF detective Smith, OF the Eleventh precinct
ing the streets, perhaps IN quest or some other place
To crack Smiths suspicious fell upon Cam
who, by the way, is
AN OH OFFENDER,
MISUNDERSTANDING ne ~ not yet twenty years old. and
he arrested him as soon as possible, and upon
searching him Jimmy and several pawn tickets
were found upon his person. The tickets proved TO
be those which Cam had received for
A PART OF THk STOLEN CLOTHING.
thinking That Smith would perhaps let him on II
he 'bl0wedn on his spalsr and confessed to having
with them robbed MOskOwitz, he made q clean
breast OF the whole affair whereupon the officer at
once arrested Ryan aud stewart, who, together
Win Gam, were all taken before Judge Scott, who
locked tnem up to answer at the Court OF Special
Sessions. Omcer Smith says lie Is confident Of his
goods, he having already found more than one half
VI them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31

mar School class. In point OF numbers the college
was never In more prosperous condition. great
owing TO the interchangeable zeal and signal ability or
PRESIDENT WEIR,
who mas worked untiringlY since assuming charge
the college 10 bring 10 It's present conoiton VI
II am determined TO make this college the best
college IN the country said the president yester
day 20 the HERALD representative and his actions
fully indicate his intention 10 accomplish this re-
suit II allowed To carry out his own views. For
he has willing c0adJutors. During the past year the
trustees have shown most hearty cooperation in
furnishing, as far as lay IN their power all needed
supplies and apparatus-a course tnat has inspired
the faculty with highest hopes Tor the future:
During the past year the additions to the chemical
department have been most valuable, as also TO the
departments OF physcs and engineering and TO
the library. photographic press has also been
furnished, which, in supplying the stellar maps, has
proved invaluable. Particular credit Is due 10 the
trustees Tor obtaining
NEW BUILDING FOR THE INTRODUCTORY DEPA RTMENT.
to have TINS new building paid for
salary fund. the college Introductory school, as
recently organized by the Board Of Education Is
considered to be one Of the most valuable features
or the new system. It's in fact, but the introduce
terry class put into It's proper position forming now
as 1t always has done, high school between the
grammar class and tho college. 1t is moreover,
saving the city the expense Of a normal school for
males. and also all expenses attending the nstruc.
ton Of the supplementary classes In the public
schools. 1t is worth noticing, In this connection,
that Is proposed soon TO teach in this Introductory
department
PHOTOGRAPHY,
with view to better prepare such may be inclined
TO enter upon the journalistic profession, now fast
comngto be regarded one OF the learned professions
Altogether, as will be seen from what has been
written the College OF the City OF New York Is under
most admirable management, and gives brilliant
promise u the present purposes ana efforts OF Its
able president and faculty and trustees seconded
by the Board or Education and the public, Of becom.
ing the future special pride and glory OF our metro
polls.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

Testimonial for the Rector of The Little
Church Round the Corner.
NEW YORK, Jan. &C. ISL
To Tue EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Now that the theatrical profession In our city has
nooy responded to the Christian cause OF charity
for the benefit Of the widow and orphans OF the late
George Holland. and thereby administered lasting
rebuke to the PAarisee Sabine would it not be well
to crown the glorious work by giving one more
grand performance at one OF our large theatres the
proceeds OF which to be applied In presenting suit.
able testimonial TO the good Dr. Houghton the Chris
tan pastor Of the little church around the corner
orr celebrated artists-that might be kent rs an
heirloom IN the reverend DOCTORS family What
say our leading actors TO the above suggestion
Your Obedient servant.
A STAUNCH EPISC0PALIAN AND EIGHTEEN
YEARS SUBSCRIBER no HE HERALD, ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY JANUARY 81 s7l-rRPLE SHEET

Booth has made more money out OF the dead Cardi-
nal than the live Cardinal ever owned Bismarck
Louis Napoleon and President Grant should profit by
TINS experience and take measures 10 make their
hers-at-law participate to some extent In the pecu-
mary result of the posthum0us characterization or
will continue reap rich harvest for some lime 10
come, public entertainments ms rule, having fallen
Cd IN The inverse ratio OF the increase OF population
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
Wolfe Tone Not Dead Yer.

To the EDITOR OF the HERALD
In your report OF The arrival OF General \. r.
Bourke and his c6mptriots we are reported az
coming after Colonel Roberts committee. The
reverse Is the truth. We boarded the Russia ana
presented address, which was read by chair
man and responded TO by General Bourac before
Colonel Roberts' committee came on board.
George Smith, William j. Morgan, MAJOR A.
Leonard, Captain r. Roach, j. O'Hanlon, Committee
Wolfe Tone Circle, L. Is.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28
For the Palladium.

FOR the Palladium.
SAMUEL y JANxx. who has-. had -ths Su--
psrintsndsney Of several trih6s Of indians in
Nebraska, attended fishtAs Street Friends'
Meeting on Sunday Id. h the afternooa he
gave to respectable Andispcs . brief nara
tive OF the condition q thsne tribes, upoa his
coming among shsmy showing conclusi,ely
soa' the teachings and precepts Of the advo-
Gates Of peace sad primitive Christianity
viii have lasting eject upon these semi
barbarous sboriginss.
To the reader who may not have learned Of
the sstesdsnts Of fanny, may Be intorn-
ed thss be Il An acknowledged minister of the
Ffiends- - ~Dsatiaoss Yesfiy Meeting. But
his sphere Of ssslalness has net been confined
exclusively within the pale Of that religious
sect. but Assumed Z wider fsld Of labor. His
htsrsry qualifications were early enlisted IN
the cause Of freedom, ia the Old Dominion;
hers be met With violent and bitter opposi-
ton, and even persecution. AT . later date,
hs undertook The arduous work Of compiling
eeaapaets history Of the Society Of Friends
(comnonly called Quakers) from their rise to
the uafovtsnats schism in 1873. Soon aitsr
no was appointed by President Grant to the
Supsrinisndsncy % shove. holding the charge
shout two years. whom be resigned in conse-
queuce Of failing health. .e s-vs- -
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Dick Bright was o,iginallya gun
smith. He lately rifed the State
Treasury. h.
Dick Bright 10 candidate for
reelection as State Printer. He
had better commence praying for
"cxecutive clemency,"aa his pros
poets are brighter for the peniten-
siary than for re-election.
We haven't heard OF Dick Bright
being here, but we noticed, one day
last week, q small black cat, dead
and sinking, opposite VIM. Lar
ned's store. It's tail hadn't a hair
On it. aT.
We overheard the following con
versation the other day:
Man-"Sonny. what trade are
you going to Learnt" SCI @
Boy-"Don't knew; sir, really
don't know; but pa says I had bet
ter learn the State Printers trade
cause men get rich very fast il
that business" sis5r
The "cAt-o' nine-tails"has no
come under Mr.. Bright's observa-
ton yet; but he will "strike it.
sooner or later. Purely a ques,
ton of time.-.Andersor Herald
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The RESULT IN OHIo.-The ma
jority for Noyes in Ohio will not be
far from $4,000. The Senate 10
tic. AMI the House 9 Republican
majority. Partisan legislation will
be difficult, because the absence Of
one Democrat from the Senate
would prevent the constitutional
majority OF 10 On joint ballot the
Republicans will have majority OF
8, AMI viii there fore be ablc to
elect q United States Senator.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Alaska promises something
more valuable than icebergs after
all. The coal beds are turning ont
very valuable-excellent bitumious
aud purest anthracite. Companies
are forming rapidly. who = omise
to supply San Francisco at much
ess than present rates.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28
Estrav Notice.

NJ Office is hereby given that on or about
~ the End day Of October, 1871, James T.
Owens, of Boston Township. Wayne County,
Indiana, took up IN estray described in the
proper certificate now on file in my Office, 40
red heifer, one year old, marked with one
small white spot between the horns, and
some white spots on her left flank. No other
marks or brands perceptible. Appraised 1t
Sl2. Witness my name aud the seal
$3.50 l # said Court at Centrevile,
this Goth October. 1871
n33-2w WIN. w. DUDLEY, Clerk.