The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-19
NEW YORK.
Financial RefOrnl-Interview with
Governor Hoffman.

"s hio'ny, seoleIudy, W III
plore his influence in behalf of the caus
OF financial reform had an audience wit
the Governor at 3 P. NJ. An addres
was delivered by ex.Judge Pierrepont
stating the object Of the committee an,
their visit and requesting the co-opera
ton Of the Governor. The Governo
assured the committee that everything
in his power to enforce the laws Of tn,
State and correct the existing evil
would be done. He was not aware
however, that anything specific was de
sired of him, and that if the alleged
plundering had been stopped for the
time being by the appointment Of g
Deputy Controller there would hardly
be an excuse for any revolutionary
measure on the part OF the Executive
The committee stated that they did not
undertake to 60 into any specific mode
OF proceedings, but merely to call his
attention to questions at issue. 1t
would remain with the Attorney Gen
eral to take legal measures, so far as
any could be taken. The Governor
said he would advise the Attorney Gen
eral to take into his council Mr.. Charles
OConnor. The Attorney General ex-
pressed his views, corresponding gen.
orally with Governor Hoffman, and
promised to cooperate with OConnor
in any suit he might approve. The
committee regard the interview as high
ly satisfactory.
Aid for Chicago.
A number of ladies OF this city have
formed a Relief Society for the Chicago
sufferers. A room has been obtained
at % Broadway and large quantity Of
calico and other clothes collected from
numerous dry goods firms. A number
of sewing machines and two cases Of
underwear were dispatched yesterday to
Chicago under the care of two ladies
who will attend to their distribution.
The society will exist till need for it
ceases.
The committee of the Chamber Of
Commerce have addressed a memorial
to President Grant invoking his aid for
the relief of the Chicago sufferers and
stating that Congress when it assemblies
will doubtless approve any action which
he may take. This memorial was pre-
sented to the President yesterday.
The committee having charge of the
relief matter met Yesterday and ap-
pointed Jackson S. Schultze chairman.
Power was asked from the general com
mittee to enable relief to be distributed
to sufferers in Michigan and Wisconsin.
The treasurer Of the relief committee
Of the Chamber of Commerce reports
S71,3l9.3S received yesterday for
Chicago.
Eight Sisters Of Charity arrived yes
terday from Chicago in destitute con.
dition, and were cared for by the Con-
vent of Mercy, Houston street.
Damages to the amount of twelve
thousand dollars was yesterday recov-
cred against the Third Avenue Railroad
Company by E. X. Rockwell, who, in
1868, received injuries by running
against railing which carelessly pro-
jected from the track.
Political.
A conference took place yesterday
between the delegates Of the Reform
Democracy and those Of the Ledwith
Democracy, the object being to
harmonic, if possible. so that both
parties should not put nominees in the
field. Fifty delegates were present. Inc
conference adjourned without any def
mite result being arrived at.
Examination OF Mayor Hail.
The formal examination of Mayor
Hall before the Grand Jury Is an
nounced to take place on the Goth inst,
Subrpnas in the case were issued yes
terday.
Payment of LabOrers.
Deputy Controller Green has paid
over to the Department OF Public Works
the sum of 100000 for the payment o'
Iaborers employed in said department
The Injunction Case.
A hearing took place in the Foley
Injunction case to-day to modify so a;
to enable work on Croton Aqueduct tc
proceed. After hasty discussion the
Court adjourned till Saturday.
Insurance Convention
The Insurance Convention met again
to-day at the Underwriters Hall. Capt
Miller delivered the address of welcome
to odelegates from various States who were
present. Communications were received
from the States OF Georgia, Caliiornla
and Nevada expressing sympathy with
the objects OF the convention. The
General routine Of business was trans
acted and the convention adjourned til
| tomorrow.
Bible Interdicted.
The Board of Education on Long
Island has ordered the reading OF TIT
Bible to be suspended in the Hunter
Public Schools.
Card from Collector Murphy.
Collector Murphy prints card to-da!
in which he defends himself from
the charges preferred by the In
Sune Having written this statemen
he says that he now leaves the suejec
| forever.
The Tribune publishes transcript
from the Registers office, showing Mul
phy's connection with real estat
transfers.
Tweed. Connolly and Sweenys lates
transaction is dated October hh ias1'