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The New York herald., 1871-01-22
AN 1LO CONVICT.
Desperate Burglar Captured with Three
Thousand Dellnry Worth Of stolen Ci-

A Desperate Burglar Captured with Three
Thousand Dollnry Worth Of stolen Cl-
gars.
wagon was seen Yesterday morning. at about
ten O'clock by an olcer OF the fwenty-second pre-
clnct, In lumber yard at the corner of FortythIrd
street and Broadway. Ordinarily the presence OF
the vehicle would not have noticed by the ol-
Ger, but as he passed 1t he discovered strong
odor OF tobacco. On an examination or the con-
tents OF the wagon he found that 1t was dled with
$50 boxes OF cigars more minute inspection re-
yealed the fact that man was hiding onlhe bottom OF
the wagon, partly concealed by the boxes. The officer
raped for assistance and on the arrival or anotlcr
patrolman the hidden individual was called upon 70
surrender himself into the hands OF the representa-
hves OF the law. revolver was Mt ONCE ieveled az
the two intruders by the man as sort OF reply 70
their demand, and was on the point OF being us
charged at a particular portion OF the nrst omcecS
body, when orcer No. struck the wrist OF tno
desperate and Knocked the pistol out OF his halu.
On arriving at the Twenty-second precinct station
house he was at identified as an old lrienu oI
the '.buesn he being other fhan the notorious
criminal and convict James C,irran. alas Cndrlcs
McCown. The cigars had been stolen on Frioay
night from the new store OF Acker y Co., ~ .hS
corner OF Forty-second street and Br0adWay, MncL
had lately been imported at cost or 50 vo0 Iuer0
were two accomplices who escaped, ai'er ieaWu&
behind them q burglars 'yimmy, brace anu pu
a hatchet
The New York herald., 1871-01-22
LAW BREAK RS IN JERSEY.

Brace Of Troublesome Bur&lars-Singular
Phase OF the Brunke Brothers Case-A New-
ark Justice Indicted.
During the ember weeks OF last fall Essex Hudson
and Union countless over IN New Jersey, suffered
very great damage ana ANNOYANCE from the
depredations OF gang Of burglars, The
authorities in vain tried to put stop
to the same, but for a time without sue
cess. Az length, one night young man, re-
siding in the town Of Franklin. Essex county,
while going home about one O'Clock, discovered
store wide open and horse ana wagon standing
close by. Something told him that matters were
not all right so he proceeded to the most popnlous
part or the place and reused the sleeping citi-
zens. Back they came to the open store,
but found no one inside. search how
ever, discovered o large quantity Of goods
which had been removed therefrom lying near
a fence A further search found two strange men
and the conveyance The pair were arrested by the
citizens and soon after marched TO the Essex
county JAIL While here the two who gave their
names as Ernest and Henry Brunke, brothers, sent
for Mayor Records Marshal, Charles II. Becker. The
prisoners were known TO him and were sans re-
proche He subsequently altered his opinion and
said they were
This proved to be the case. burglary per-
petrated at Englewood, In Bergen comfy, was
courts they were taken thner, tried, convicted and
sentenced each to three years In the State Prison.
whittier they were taken. In the meantime the
Essex county authorities felt that they had
not been treated fairly in the matter, 30
Few days ago, on writ OF habeas
corpus issued by Judge Dspue, they were
taken from state Prison to the Essex County jail,
and, having been indicted win be tried this week on
the Franklin burglary 1t is thought tnat their trial
Will be productive OF some very
IMPORTANT CRIMINAL REVELATIONS.
Among the indictments found by the Essex
county Grand Jury, whose labors for the
term have just been concluded, s one
against John Rose, Justice of the Peace OF
the Fiith ward OF Newark. In the preliminary pro.
ccsdings against one Anthony K. Wright, OF East
Newark. who stands charged with the theft OF
COW, II 10 alleged that the Justice levied charge OF
nve dollars contrary 10 law The indictment is lot
extortion. the same IN the case OF "Chef JUSTICE
Mckinney, who, It win be remembered, was tried,
convicted and sentenced to pay fine OF nisy dol
The New York herald., 1871-01-22
A FOOT RACE IN DAKOTA TERRITORY.
FORT PEkBINA, Dakot,

FORT PEkBTNA, Dakota, Jan. 2, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
send you the following account OF race, hoping
that you will give 1t place in your paper
On New Years night 1t was showing hard at this
post, and severe storm from the northwest. One Of
the soldiers offered tlvo dollars to any one who
would run to Pembina and back in his shirt and
drawers, distance OF one mile and half The
mercury was twentyfour degrees below zero.
ThOmas Hill took the o1er, He Is o New York boy,
under twenty years Of age and this s his first win.
ter in the Territory He had on no cap, no gloves,
NO covering on his neok-nothing but pair OF
government socks and undershirt and drawers.
He Was gone from the quarters twenty mtnntes. and
started Immediately after tattoo He escaped being
frozen, with the exception OF one ear, whioh was q
fingers In his drawers Yours truly.
The New York herald., 1871-01-22
TERPsiCHOREAN NOTES.
TIE ORPHANS, BALL.

TIE ORPHANS BALL.
The renowned Orphans ball, which the creme de
la creme OF society Ii In the habit OF annually
tending, takes place tomorrow Monday) evening,
at the Academy OF Music. The number OF tickets
already sold leaves no doubt to be entertained that
IL will rival not surpass in elegance ana fashion,
any Of the preceding anniversaries. Ten thousand
dollars have ut times been realized at single ball
for the benefit or the benefcenJ institution for
which these affairs were inaugurated, and one who
considers amusement a sin can find consolation In
the fact that there Is enough charity this to cover
multitude OF SINS
THE BAXTER HOP
on the 25th promises to be an unusually pleasant
affair, and VIII, no doubt be well attended al these
petit balls always afc. - ..'-.-ss s'-r's,.
= - II -. TIN FRENCH BALL
on the 26h s alter the Amerlcus and, IN a different
sense from that which applies to the Orphans ball,
will be the grand feature OF the season.
The New York herald., 1871-01-22
VOICE OF The PEOPLE.
The OvercrOwdins Of Our Oars.

The Overcrowdins OF Our Cars.
NEW YORK, Jan. IT, 1871.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
AS a constant reader Of your valuable paper,
remarked several articles regarding the crOwding OF
the horse cars in this city, and lately, on the 14th
and 17lh INST, "The Packing System In the Horse
Cars" and overcrowded cars, &c. But in none Of
those articles do see anything said OF what has
attracted my attention and most shocked my morals.
reside up town-Forty 1rth street. near Third ave-
nue-and my business Is In Broadway, close by
Fourth street. Every day. when going home. take
the Third avenue cars, between six and seven
O'Clock p. M. Wel for six months that have lived
up town never did l fnd seat, even comfort
able standing place. This do not so much com-
plain Of for my self; but wnat complain OF In the
strongest terms Is the forced necessity for ladies,
and particularly for the younger ones, coming from
their work, to ride on the platforms OF cars pressed
III the most disgusting manner by men. Many OF
make a bad fun OF these squeezing opportunities.
am astonished that there has been no complaint
made about This case, as 1t Is, at least in my opinion,
o very shocking one, and which happens every day,
not in car only but In nine out OF ten at that
hour. do not care much about the five or SIX
cents charged for fare but ask tor ut tho
necessary time, to have VIII not say comfort but
little more ease and TO avoi0 the indecent squeez
ing OF ladies'
you may understand me, and that you will give
proper shape to the article. Your most Obedient,
c. R**sss
The New York herald., 1871-01-22
.sDipIomacy Played Ont"
EBBIrr HOUSE, WASHINGTON, d. c., I
Ian IL 1871 ,

jan. 10, 1871. J
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In the HERALD Of the 10th inst there is an article
on the fourth page entitIed diplomacy Played Out"
In which the writer predicts the downfall Of dpo-
macy, and accuses the diplomatic corps as mere
intrguers and paragons OF fashion. The author no
doubt neglects to consider the important services,
blessings and honor which diplomacy has achieved
for this country. He forgets that it was through
HJOjanin Franklin. a philosopher and diplomat par
e5ceteece, that our glorious War OF Independence
was brougat to successful close. The services Of
Wheaton, the word-renowned diplomatst, has cast
upon this country the greatest consideration and
respect which nations can possess for oors. Inter-
naiional relation Is the landmark where q brilliant
civilization commences, and which distinguishes
Civilized nations from seml-civized and barbarous
countries; tt 1s the means by which nations hold
friendly intercourse promote civilization, improve
their nstltutions, protect commercial relations and
tn cir citlzeng' rights.
II you consider this worthy retutation OF the
article published in your paper beg you to allow
IL place In one Of -FOUR columns Yours, respect
ulJ. A. T. "
The New York herald., 1871-01-22
EypL Lcsloa IN GaEsNpOlHT.

Shortly before noon yesterday still In the on
works OF sonn Fleming, situated on Newtown
creek, Greenpeint, exploded with terrific crash
while one Of the workmen-James NcElroy-was
opening the manhsie. McElroy was severe burned,
fire was confined 20 a SIN Ill place. similar 0x
posi0n. with more serious results took place In tho
same establishment on the 2lst Of October lest
when three men were burned aud $4.00o worth
Of property consumed
The New York herald., 1871-01-22
HERALD SUNDAY JANUARY g. ls7l-TRlPIE SHEET

mittee can call the entire body together and three
namely Drs. ]. 8. Bingham. 1. M. Vernon and J.
with Bishop Scott aud ar. G. G. Reynolds. counsel
for the defence, and Il. L. Fancner, LID, counsel
Tor the prosecution, IN thorough investigation Of
the business OF the Book Concern, and the methods
OF conducting Its several departments. they have
compare to the fullest extent the Concerns system
OF bookkeeping with Others, and the public maylhave
TO await their reports to the Book COMMITTEE and
Its report to the General Conference 1872 without
knowing that this vexed question Is settled and how.
The New York herald., 1871-01-22

from Judge Depue, year or eighteen months
ago. In this connection II Ia proper 10 say
that 10 would be great public benefit II the entire
petty Judiciary system were abolished within the
city limits and one or two more city police courts
established.
There are now confined In the Essex County Jail
upwards OF two hundred prisoners, crowding IT'S
accommodations To a shameful degree.
The New York herald., 1871-01-22
Long Subsidies to eamships Opposed A New
Style of Ocean Vessel with Twice the Pre-
sent Speed.

sent Speed.
i, ~.,.,., NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HEfALD:~
beg leave through your Journal TO protest against
any action OF Congress that will authorize paying q
subsidy TO any steamship line for a long period OF
years. The hope Of obtaining the patronage Of the
public, whether OF governments or individuals, Is
the only inducemenr for enerprisng men to project
and effect improve nents in shipbuiding. II the
government patronage is pledged for long period
OF years this hope is destroyed and In much re-
presses progressive civilization. Tests arc being
prepared Of q new principle for snipbuildng BY
which It Is expected to demonstrate that ship can
be built at no greater cost with no more power ana
carrying the same freight, which Will cross the Az
anIc in half the time that the fastest steamer
makes. 1t would be unjust TO tie public 10
keep these comparatively slow vessels running on
government patronage when faster ships ready
and willing to carry the mails at the same prce and
In half the time when without this patronage those
vessels would be run Off the ocean on their COM
paraiive merits. Yours faithfully, PROGRESS
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-28
FROM EUROPE.
The Paris RiotinE-An Attack Made on the
Hotel de VtIlo.

LONDON, Jan. 26.-Despatches dated Paris
January % say:-At noon yesterday, about
two hundred Of the most repulsive and vii
lainous-looking rutfians in the city, including
large number of soldiers and the l6lst war
battalion of the National Guard, marched in
body to the place in front of the Hotel de Vile
utteTiDg revolutionary cries and calling upon
the citizens to arm.
Never during the present troubles has crowd
been seen bringing so wildly 10 mind the hOr-
rors of the old French revolution. Alter gazing
on the hideous faces and hearing the hoarse,
uncouth voices IL required but little stretch of
the Imagination to picture the background, with
the reeking knives, the blood stained guillotine,
and the female furies of those terrible days.
RESISTANCE.
They occupied the place over an hour with
out any opposition, singing, shouting, and yell
ing. In the meantime small guard of Mobiles
and Bretons were drawn up IN front OF the
Hotel de Vile, who stood their ground, avoid
ing any collision with the mob by all the means
in their power.
HosTILITIEs BEGUN.
After o'clock the Adj utant in command, ad-
vancing in front of the men on account of
sOmew hat more threatening demonstration by
the crowd, was fred upon and fell, severely
wounded in the head and arm.
THE CROWD FIRED UPON.
Immediately on seeing theiq officer fall the
Mobiles fired ON the crowd, creating terrible
panic. Unfortunately, a number OF persons
who had gathered as lockers On, encouraged
by the length of time which had elapsed with
out violence, were drawn up in front of the
Hotel de Vile, received the shots of the
Mobiles,
THE KILLED AND WOUNDED.
AS the crowd fled shreking, apparently fifty
of their number were left on the ground. After
wards it was ascertaned that five were killed,
including one woman and two children, and
eighteen wounded more or less severely, besides
several slighter hurts.
SHOOTING THE MOBILES FROM Tue WINDOWS.
At the same moment that the Mobiles fired
number of muskets were discharged from the
windows of the houses on the east side of the
place occupied by the rioters. Three or four
Mobiles fell from the fire, which was unfortu-
nately badly directed. The old classmates above
the statue of Henri Quatre were completely rid
died with bullets.
FLIGHT OF THE RIOTERS.
After several rounds were fred the Mobiles
withdrew from the building, aud large force
of National Guards came at double-qulek time
along the Rue RivOl with General Vinoy at
their head. AS they approached the Hotel de
Vile the rioters left the houses and fled before
them the guards, singularly, allowing them to
escape without shooting or arrest ting them.
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CABLE WAR NEWS.
The Revolt in Paris.
Attack on the Hotel de Vile.
Many Rioters Killed and Wounded.
ID o VI e T IC Affairs.
The Indian Investigation.
Many Rioters Killed and Wounded.
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Indian bureau Investigation.


Despatch 10 the ssocidtsd Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S-The subcommittee
of the Committee on Appropriations continue
their Investigations as to the conduct of the
Indian Bureau Last night they examined two
merchants of New York with reference to the
purchase of goods for the Osage Indians. the
object being to ascertain whether extraordinary
prices were paid for them. 1t appeared from
their testimony that the goods were sold by
them at the lowest market price General
Meigs and Major Bubarry, of the Quartermas-
ter's Department, were examined as to the con-
tracts for transportation, and whether the Indian
Department could not have transported the
goods under the contract with the War Depart
ment Their testimony was to the effect that
this could have been done instead of by special
contract.
Naval Constructor Thomas Davidson, Jr.,
has been detached from special duty in the
Bureau of Construction at the Navy Depart
ment and ordered to Boston Navy Yard The
orders of Chief Engineer o. H. Lackey to the
Ticonderoga have been revoked
General Hartsuff has forwarded to the War
Departments the afiidavits Of
"Bloody Knife'' and ''Leao Bear,'
Indian scouts at Fort Buford. Dakotah, con-
cerning the killing of "Goipg Eagle" a Man
dan Indian, by Abel Farwel aud an Indian
trader. The affair occurred at trading post
in Montana, near and above the mouth of Milk
river inaccessible in winter. From the affidavit
If appears that the Indian struck at the white
man twice with knife before the shot was
fired, the difficulty originating in dispute con-
cerning the ownership of honse The offesd
ers have not yet been arrested.
Naval Orders.
Assistant Surgeon w. II. H. Michler has been
relieved from duty in the Department of Mis-
souri, and ordered to the Department of the
Platte; Captain Thomas @. Sullivan, Commis-
eary of Subsistence, has been ordered to the
Department of the Platte for duty in connec-
tion with the Indians in that departments Lieut.
Colonel II. D. Wallen, 9Th Infantry; First Lieu
tenants w. L. Foulk, 10th Cavalry; George
Mitchell, I'd Artillery; Stephen O'Connor, 23d
Infantry; James P. Houghey, 2lst Infantry; and
w. j. Sanborn, 25th Infantry, are relieved from
their present duties and ordered to their regi-
ments.
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THE BROOKLYN GAS EXPLOSION.
Full Pnrticulars-Oue Man Killed aud Two
MinslnK- (srent Destruction of PrnnRrtY.

Full Pnrticulars-Oue Man Killed aud Two
MissinR-Great Destruction of property.
The New York Post o. last evening says
The explosion of the works of the Brooklyn
Gas Company has been already reported. The
following full particulars of the affair have since
been obtained:-
In one of the yards of the company, bounded
by Plymouth, Water, and Gold streets, three
large holders or tanks are stationed, two of
which at the time of the accident were filled with
gas. These holders are divided into two Sec
tions-uprer and lower-and when lowered they
lap together; the sections raised by chains
running through wheels placed above.
The large tank, fronting on Gold street. has
been out of order for some weeks and is said
to have contained no gas. This morning one of
the supports of the structure gave way and the
upper section of the tank fell with great force.
Workmen were Immediately sent to the place
and began pumping air into the upper section
for the purpose of raising it. During the pro-
gress of the work, it Is supposed, some of the
wheels became clogged. The pressure of air
already in the holder was very great, and at
this critical moment one of the girders of the
structure snapped asunder causing one of the
massive iron pillars of the work to give way.
The engine room and boilers of the works are
situated under ground, and the engineer, who
was below at the time Cf the accident hearing
the noise overhead, rushed up to inquire its
cause. Almost as soon as he reached the ground
the iron column fell upon him and crushed him
into shapeless mass.
The iron pillar then tottered over and fell
upon the top of the tank on Water street, crush
ing it completely in. This tank was filed with
gas, which escaped in great volume, and
coming in contact with the flames from the en-
gine room, exploded with terrible force. The
flames shot to height of over two hundred
feet, and the noise of the explosion was plainly
heard for great distance.
The report caused slight panic in the public
school close by, but the efforts of the teachers
succeeded in preserving order and quietng the
fears of the pupils. Sx tenement-houses on
Gold street and three on Water street. on the
same block, were shattered as If by an earth
quake. The windows were blown out and the
plastering loosened from the walls and ceilings.
A fire broke out in one of the tenements on
Gold street, and caused considerable damage.
The people living in the shattered dwellings
have been busy since the accident removing the
furniture from their homes, and their condition
is truly pitiable. The buildings are all the
property of the gas company. The damage
by the explosion is estimated at $l50000. This
is the third time within a recent period that
explosions have occurred on the premises. A
rigid investigation will soon be made. A watch
man, John Harley, and laborer named Reed
are missing, and believed to be under the ruins.
The fremen and police are now engaged in
clearing away the rubbish, with the view of re-
covering the bodies
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BRIBES AND WAGERS.

The Use of Money at EIectIOns-RecOmuIsu uI . i'd
aIIOns OF n Constitutional Amendment.
The Governor of New York has sent to the
State Senate the following message:-
To the Legislature:
Intelligent and fair-minded men of all parties
agree that one Of the greatest evils of the times
connected with elections is the corrupt use of
money to influence the votes of electors. All
laws and measures which aim at establishing
purity in elections will fail in their purpose
if they fall short of this one great evil
Registry laws, no matter how strin-
gent, DO not prove effective. No power
can guard the ballot-boxes to any purpose II
the men whose constitutional privilege it is to
vote are to be Influenced in the exercise of that
privilege by the corrupt use of money. In all
countries the purchase and sale of offices, civil
or military, is prolific of evil. In a republic like
OuIs tls puTehate And sale OF yotsrs and OF
votes endangeT the whole organization and
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structure of the government. 1t cannot be dis
puted that all through the State nominations to
Office, Federal and State are often bestowed
upon men for the reason, and the only reason,
that they will indulge ia lavish expendi-
ture of money to secure success. Money
not merit, secures nominations and con-
trolls results 1t is a fact too general aud
too apparent to be denied that large amounts
are expended by candidates for Office at every
election for other than honest and lawful cleo
tion expenses; that they are directly applied to
the purpose of corrupting and debauching the
electors, and very often to the almost open pur
chase of votes. This pernicious and dangerous
practice is not peculiar to cities and villages; it
pervades the whole State; scarcely neighbor-
hood is exempt from it. 1t Is practised with
entire impunity, because, under the existing
Constitution and laws the wrong doers know
very well they cannot be convicted or punished.
We shall never have pure elections until we
strike out the root of the evil. Public opinion
cannot be concentrated with sufficient force
against the wrong to correct it. What is alb
soutely necessary is that some men, who
seek their own advancement by corrupting
their fellows, should be convicted and pun.
ished as criminals. 1t is far more important to
punish those kmen who tempt aud corrupt than
him who, being tempted, yields and falls.
Under our present constitution, laws may be
passed excluding from the right of suffrage
persons who may be convicted of bribery, lar
Gerry, or of any Infamous crime; and for depriv-
ing persons who may make wagers upon the
result of any election of the right of voting at
such election. And this is all that eau be done
under the 'existing provisions of the Constitu-
ton, which needs TO be amended in this respect.
Resolutions proposing amendments passed the
Senate and Assembly in 1853, but failed to re-
ceive the assent of the Legislature chosen at
the next election of Senators.
l respectfully recommend the adoption of
these resolutions by the present Legislature,
with such notifications, If any, as to them may
seem proper so that the next Legislature, "a
new Senate being chosen next November) may
act upon them, and, as trust they will do, con-
eur in them and send them for approval to the
people. JOHN T. HOFFMAN.