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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

Protestant FOUNDING HOSPITAL.
are gratfed with the active movements on foot
for the establishment in this city of found
ling hospital, under the care Of the Protestant
churches, because the constant supply of found
lings to the excellent Catholic experimental
institution has exceeded all calculations, and
has led to very general impression that there
will be full employment on this wicked island
for two or three more such institutions. Look
ing at this subject, then, as involving the
question Of life or death to the poor foundlings
we say l-t 'hs means for saving them be
enlarged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24
N RIPPLE SHEET
New York, Tuesday, October "a, 1871.


& 1-Advertisements.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
: 3-The Stages Opening OF the Italian Opera Sea.
son; Grand Success OF the swedish Nlghtin-
gale; Popularity OF German and French Opera;
Miss Cushman as Meg Merrllies: Charles
Lord Dundreary-News from Washington
Political: Charles O'Conor for Assembly.
1.-THE Chicago Fire Fund: Donations Yesterday
Methodist Losses in Chicago-The Forest Pre-
Fund-The Park Commissioners MIR. Henry
Hilton Rises to Explain-Meetng Of the Sink
ing Fund Commissioners-The Franklin
Statue-Hlehway Robbery-The Courts.
S-The Courts Continued from Fourth Pagel:
Rosenzweig on Trial; The Bonard VIM Case
National Insurance Convention-Financial and
the Boards OF Aldermen and Assistant Alder
men-MarriaQes and Deaths.
Finances-want Of an Able and Comprenen.
sive POlicyn-Preparation for the Reception
OF the Grand Duke Aexis-The Weather
Amusement Announcements.
Views from France, England, Germany, Swift
zerland Spain, Corsica, the West Indies and
veneZuela-Fires in New York: Extensive
Shocking Accident on the East River Bridge
Tower Yachting: The International Contests;
The Sappho Again Victorious, Beating the
Lvonia by Twenty five Minutes ana Twenty.
seven Seconds; Fine Breeze and Splendid
Race; Another Letter from Mr.. Ashbury The
Dauntless to San the Llvonla To day-Miscel
laneous "Reminiscences Notices.
sS-lerseys Heather Chinee: Desperate Battl
Between Fl ~ Celestials and One Hibernian-
Crushed to Death-Desperate Driving-Adver-
tsementS.
/, Acknowledgements.
0O-Political Continued from Third Page)-Bren.
mans Brigade: Monster Parade OF Mat Bren-
mans Friends from all Parts OF the Cty-UniOn
Republican County C0nvention-The william
n Tweed Gao-ReEpubcan Senatorial Con.
tlons-Runnng Notes Political and General
Obtuay-Shipping Observation-Disclosures.
h1-Advertisements.
h2-Adverttsements.
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rupt lobby jobbers. He tempts them and de-
moralizes Congress by his money bags.
The government does not need really over
two hundred and fifty millions year. Less
than that would be enough for an economical
administration. Say the interest on the debt
is, in round numbers, hundred and twenty
millions, the balance of hundred and thirty
millions is more than ample for current
expenditures apart from that, including war
pensions and all; yet 1t is probable the
revenue for the present fiscal year will amount
to four hundred millions or thereabout. Con-
gress ought to take off hundred millions of
taxation at least at the beginning Of the next
session. Nibbling at the taxes and tariff will
not do. A reduction of hundred millions
should be made at nee. Congress can see
its way clear now, and should not be
influenced by Mr.. Boutwells misstate-
ton of taxation and simplifying the rev.
enue system 30 as to raise an income
from as few articles as possble-and those
luxnries-would lead to the dismissal of an
army of ofice-holders and send them to work
to increase the productions of the country
We have no doubt that from five to ten
millions Of dollars year would be saved by
such a reduction of employees in the different
departments. Indeed, at the present time
these departments are little more than vast
asylums for thousands of unnecessary en-
ployes, who are put there through Congress
men and politicians. Half the force, proba-
bly,, would be sufficient. The war led the
government and the country into fearful
extravaganza. 1t is high time retrench-
ment on the widest scale should begin.
| The first and most efficient step Is to
commence with reduction Of taxation .
hundred millions or 80 q year, and leave the
debt to be paid-if it be good policy not to
have debt-when the country becomes more
populous, richer and better able to bear the
burden.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

GREAT FIRES IN THE WOODS 10 Monroe,
Orleans, Niagara, Genesee, Wayne and Sem
eca counties of our own State are now
reported. They are said to be burning at a
rapid and irresistible rate, great gale driv-
ing them along and augmenting their fury,
just as was the case with the Chicago and
Northwestern fires. The smoke obscures the
sun, SO that lights have to be used in Roches-
ter. Fires are also raging in the woods back
Of Rondout The great damage that may
accrue from these terrible CONGREGATIONS can
be readily imagined in the light of the fearful
destruction in Wisconsin and Michigan, and in
view Of the fact that there is SO much more
valuable property in the district now being
ravage6 in our own State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

THE VENEZUELAN CIVIL WAR AT DIRE
ExTREMTY.-The Venezuelan revolution
against Blanco was in the full sweep of
an offensive movement at the moment of date
of our latest telegram report from Caracas, the
9Th Instant The insurgents remained in pos
session Of the port of Cudad Bolivar and were
mastering their forces for march on BARGE
Iona. President Blanco was not idle. how
ever. He is organizing new army and dis
playing his naval force off Puerto Cabello
His Excellency will evidently strike heavy,
if not absolutely cruel, blow against his polti-
cal enemies and unfaithful subjects, so that we
may expect to hear of bloodshed and new des-
olations from the ports Of the Venezuelan re-
public by our next advices-a very unhappy
condition of affairs, and existing in a very fer
tile country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24
WAR DEPARTMENT, ]
OFFICE OF TIE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, !
WASHINGTON, ID. o., Oct. pa A. NJ.

synopsis Jor the Past Ttcentv-Jour Hours. D.
The area OF highest barometer stu remains In
North Carolina. The barometer has fallen In Ken
lucky and risen north and west OF the Ohio This
temperature has fallen on the lakes and
risen on the Middle and East Atlantic
coast Fresh southwesrerly winds have pro-
vailed on the lower Lakes, but are now followed
by north and northeasterly winds, with fog and
smoky weather. Cloudiness, with occasional ram.
is now reported from the South and Middle Atlantic
to the ohio Valley. and clear weather In the Mis-
sissippt Valley.
Probabilities.
Rising barometer with clear weather is probable
for Tuesday on the upper lakes, and partially
cloudy weather on the lower lakes and New Eng
land; cloudy and threatening weather for the
Middle and Southern states, and no material
change on the Gulf coast.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

THE WNNsBoRo' Is. Co. News counsels
The people, in remarking upon the Presidents
Ku Klux proclamation, Ito the exercise of a
greater patience and prudence than they have
get been called upon to exhibit" Can any one
tell when that mythical point is reached when
P'forbearance ceases to be virtue?"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

RosENzwEIa was brought into the Court of
General Sessions yesterday to stand his trial
for granddaughter in having procured the death
Of Alice Bowlsby by an attempt at abortion.
The court was crowded to excess. ONLY
twenty-seven jurors had answered to the
names on the panel, and, without attempting to
select jury therefrom, the Recorder ordered
a new panel Of hundred names to be drawn,
and adjourned the case until Wednesday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

Coon MOvE-That initiated by Judge
Barnard, in the Court Of Oyer and Terminer
yesterday, looking TO the release Of certain
prisoners in Ludlow Street Jail, held there for
non-payment Of debt, in violation Of the spirit
OF the law. We have had too much of this
thing in Ludlow Street Jail, and some out
rageous cases Of malice and injustice, and we
rely upon Judge Barnard In taking up this job
Of reform, with confidence that he will carry it
Mrough.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

Mr.. JAMES II. INGERsoLL does not appear
10 be very anxious TO be examined upon the
subject Of his accounts for furniture supplied
Tor the new Court House. Judge Ingraham,
Of the Supreme Court gave him the option to
appear before him yesterday for examination
Dr appeal TO the General Term Of this Court
and await It's decision. He chose the latter
alternative. And thus the case stands at
present
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A PRIEST.

on Friday last the Rev. Father Synett, Roman
Catholic pastor, in Bridgeport Conn.,. while out
Elding with young friend was thrown from the
wagon and sustained such serious injuries that It IN
feared death will be the result The young friend
who accompanied Father Synett, as soon IA tho
horse ran away. jumped from the wagon and had
his leg slightly Injured. Great sympathy Ia felt 10
the injured pastor by his CONGREGATION and MA
many other friends In BTidgeport
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

MONEY Is VERY SCARCE IN PARIS, and the
people suffer much distress in consequence.
The financial crisis is increasing in intensity.
The Cabinet has authorized the Bank of
France to issue thirty five millions of frapcs
in currency bills of small denominations. M.
Theirs is hard pressed, no doubt, but he should
avoid shinplasters If possible.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

IMPORTANT TO Mr.. GREELEY-Our latest
information from Washington touching Collec-
tor Murphy, which is to the effect that bis
resignation has not yet been received, and that
II is not expected, and is not wanted. In fact,
General Grant is said to have made up his
mind 10 eight II out with Greeley on Murphy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

JUDGE BARNARD, Of the Supreme Court,
yesterday took the initiatory steps toward
thinning Ludlow Street Jail of its crowded in
mates, many Of whom have been confined
there many months for debt, which be iu-
sists is contrary to the spirit OF the law. All
the prisoners are to be brought before him on
writs of habeas corpus, when rigid examina-
ton will be made in each case
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

1 The BROOKLYN BRIDGE has many disasters
rs well az the usual architectural difficulties to
overcome in its progress to completion. A
derrick on the tower on the Brooklyn side
broke yesterday and fell, killing two men
Instantly and severely injuring four others.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS
Notice from the Executive Committee-Move
ments Of the Fleet-How the American
Admiral Will Receive Him.

Still the citizens wait for the arrival OF the young
Russian Prince. Loud firing was heard from some
points of Sandy Hook last night, as though the
cannon Of the two fleets were exchanging their
mutual sentiments, but up to a late hour nothing
definite reported. 1t is probable, however that
those interested In the movements OF the royal
visitor will awaken this morning to the fact that ct
length he has arrived. The Executive Committee
appear to be OF the same opinion. The following u
the notice issued from their headquarters last
night
orFror OF FOX Ssr rs EEfG nCnyIiS GoSsTrHE
H. Z. Il. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. or RIT u.
Tss gentlemen Of the Reception with .hei.
to be on board the Steamer NAV ~ cS .
Ss.T, pier 10 ssSgiS @
se oo On Sa the BAY VIII Be until
Secretary of the Executive Committee. .
MOVEMENTS OF THE FLEET
At ten O'Clock yesterday morning signals were
made from Admiral Rowan,s flagship Congress "a
the rest OF the fleet weigh anchor and go outside
the Hook to exercise and keep watch for The arrival
OF the Russians. All the vessels are In admirable
trim, and for neatness, order and discipline will
defy competition with any fleet in the world.
The committee OF citizens may find 1t difficult to
adhere to their plan for boarding the Russian rgate
SHETLAND and carrying on the Grand Duke Ac-
cording to etiquette the reception Of the fleet by
our squadron, representing the government OF the
United States, should take precedence of any pri-
vate body, no matter how influential or no
matter what amount OF laudable anxiety they
may possess to honor the visitor. In no court
In the world, perhaps, Is there much punctihous-
ness observed Is in that OF st. Petersburg and the
gentlemen OF the committee should he careful not
TO overdO their work in manner more indicative
OF Yankee hurry than OF good taste. The mode OF
reception by our vessels will be such as TO mees
whatever contingencies may arrive, as it
Will, doubtless, be precedent for the re-
ception OF the sons OF crowned heads VISIT
Ing the shores OF our republic. Much will
depend on the time Of the arrival OF tho Russians,
and much more on the disposition of the vessels
which the Russian Admiral may make. n the royal
standard Is hotsted at the masthead the salute
will be royal one; II not it Will be am
admrals salute. Admiral Rowan will then
visit the Russian flagship and learn the inten-
tons OF Admiral Poisset III the Russian
decides TO go In line, ahead, the Americans
will do likewise, and II the Russians 60 In linc
abreast our ships Will follow the example, In what
part ofsuch programme the two hundred ladies and
gentlemen on the Mary Powell can play their part
1t Is dcult to determine AT any rate 1t Is obvious
that to say the least they will he In way before
the arrival Of the feet at Lower Quarantine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

TIE MODEL JAIL OF THE WoRLD-Ludow
Street JAIL where, as 1t appears, an enter
prising prisoner has been carrying on the
business Of selling counterfeit money to out
ride parties with great success and there are
various other things about that prison which
make it not only ''grand, gloomy and pecu-
liar, but decidedly rich, racy and grotesque.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

''STILL THEY CoME"-The contributions to
Chicago from England; and we have, too, a
despatch from London, Of yesterdays date,
announcing that the steamship Russia which
sailed on Saturday last, brings out large
consignment Of clothing and blankets con-
tributed at various points for the victims Of
The Western fires.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

The ST. LOUIS Republican recommends ca
passive attitude by the democracy in the next
Presidential campaign" From present ap-
pearauces their attitude is likely to be very
passive. Like a man with a bad hand in a
game Of bluff, they "pass.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

Too MANY WoULD-BE CAPTAINs-ln the
ranks Of the reform democracy. Sam, john,
rom, Dick and Harry all want to be captains,
bnd they will all come out at the little end of
The horn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

THE TURF.-The races of the fall opening
Of the Fleetwood Park Association commence
to-day, likewise the fall races of the Maryland
Jockey Club over the Pimlico Course, which
Is near Baltimore.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24

THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY gives one thou
eand thalers as bis personal subscription to
tbe Chicago relief fund.- His Majesty is as
GENEROUS as he ie brave.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24
Tho Central Park and the Deputy Comp
troller-A Tempest In q Teapot.

/
| troller-A Tempest In q Teapot.
Park Commissioner Hilton and Deputy
Comptroller Green appear to be getting into Q
personal squabble about the management,
past and present, of the Central Park, and are
rushing into print to prove whether the old
Commission or the new Department ha,
been the most liberal in expenditure
and the most efficient in acts. We
would suggest to these gentlemen, both Of
whom occupy positions on the present Board,
and one of whom, Mr.. Green, was on the
former Commission, that the people care very
little about their figures and jealousies, and a
great deal about the actual prosperity and
future progress of the public parks and of the
great works of improvement entrusted to the
hands of the Department. They are satisfied
with the action of the former Commissioners
who initiated the Park, and they are more
satisfied with the energy and enterprise
evinced by the present Board, both in
regard to Central Park and to all the other
business placed under its control. No person
has thought of charging corruption to Judge
Hilton or Commissioner Sweeny. and no
person ever made an accusation Of corruption
against Commissioner Green. We are quite
sure there has not been even reckless extrava-
gance in the management of the Department,
because Hilton and Sweeny would not have
suffered 1t, and Green would have protested
against it before he entered into the Comp
'rf TIE pubic interest requires that the Park
should be maintained in its present excellent
order, and that the contemplated improve
ments should 60 on. The proof Of this is to
be found in the astonishing increase in the
value of real estate all over the district within
the influence of the Park since the commence
ment Of that work and its steady rise, indie
pendent Of temporary fluctuations, ever since.
We advise Judge Hilton to keep steadily on with
the improvement and care Of the Park, and not
to waste his time in writing long letters to
prove that his predecessors were more free
In expenditure than himself We advise
Deputy Comptroller Green to address no more
waspish communications to his ass ociates on
the Commission, to pay the money required
for the maintenance and Improvement of the
Park with readiness, and not to harbor ILL
feelings because the design of building half
dozen extravagant gates at cost of some
three million dollars, and few other hobbies,
were not endorsed by the majority of the
Board. We advise Judge Ingraham to render
his decision as to the power of the department
to call for the issue of Improvement bonds and
for money to carry on the work and mainten-
ance Of the Park as speedily as possible. The
people want the Park; the peoples property
would be seriously injured should it be aban-
doned or suffered to run to waste, and Judge
Barnards clear exposition of the force and
scope of the city injunction should convince
every one that the intention Of the Court was
to prevent the improper expenditure of the
public money, and not its proper application
to the purposes of government.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-24
ADJUSTMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING

FALLACK's THEATRE Broadway and 18th street.
s0RAvATINo sAM-TuE NERVOUS MAN.
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Southern Democracy and tho Nationai
Convention.

Southern Democracy and tho National
Convention.
Colonel Judge, of Montgomery, Ala, writes
letter, in which he says it would ''be seri-
GUS mistake in the democratic party OF the
several Southern States not to provide Tor
regular representation in the next National
Democratic Nominating Convention" On the
other hand, Judge Dargan, of Mobile, says;-
IF we can do no good but rather harm by
being in the Convention, keep away from it;
and again, IF 1t be said that our failure to
send delegates is evidence of stubbornness
it will have less injurious effect than the
charge that the democratic candidate was
nominated by the influence of rebels" Now,
"who shall decide when doctors Disagree"
But the truth is, in view Of the enormous
frauds of Tammany, the leading and most
powerful democratic organization in the coun-
try, and their consequent effect In weakening
popular confidence in democratic politicians
generally, together with the natural fruits OF
copperheadism, rebel obstinacy, and
want of harmony and cohesion on
the "new departure" doctrine, and
the many other drawbacks which afflict the
democracy-in view of these things, we say, it
would really seem to be serious question
whether there is any necessity for the demo-
Gratis holding a National Convention at all
next year, especially bastard one, as that
would be if composed only of Northern dele
gates. As matters look now it Is best for the
democrats to keep quiet, and, like Micawber,
wait for something to turn up.
ACCIDENTS SEEM TO HAVE an inexhaustible
fund Of variety. They occur in such unlocked
for ways that it would be idle to hold any one
responsible for many Of them, which are,
after all, the results of carelessness. A large
iron basin, intended for a large fountain,
weighing about seven hundred pounds, was
standing on Its side recently In front of COM
posite iron store on Mercer street, fixed in a
position nearly eighteen inches out Of the per-
pendlcuiar by two wedges. It Was 50 danger
GUS an object that the attention of the work.
men in the neighborhood was called to it. 1t
being nobody's especial business to inform the
proprietor 1t was not attended to, and finally
two little children at play near it knocked
away one Of the wedges on Sunday, and it fell
upon them like huge deadfall, crushing them
to death. A Coroner's jury yesterday severely
censured the company for their carelessness
In allowing it to remain in so dangerous q
position. We think it would have been good
suggestion on the part of the jury to have
reminded the police that 1t is also part of
their duty, so far as their foresight and caution
may 60, to provide against such accidents by
compelling the proprietors to remove 80 evil
IDENTIFY dangerous trap, as much as it is to
compel householders to keep their manholes
closed or torpedo sellers to throw certain
safeguards around their business. There may
never have been before just such an accident
as this, but that does not remove it or the
peculiar circumstances that led to it from the
policeman's ken.
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WOODS MUSEUM. Broadway, corner soh st. -ferforn
nnces afternoon and evenng-THK ocToRooN
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BOOTHS THEATRE. ssa St, between 9Th and 9Th :
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owERY THEATRE Bowery.-Hnr-A fAvoRIrE
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NrBLO,s GARDEN, Broadway. between Prince and
houston streets-LoRD DUHDREAnY.
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE. corner OF s.h av ana sd St.