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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
NATIONAL INSURANCE CONVENTION.

Seventh Days Proccedings-A Vote tho
Rate of TaxatiOn-One and a Half Per
Cent Decided Upon.
THIS convention resumed the consideration OF the
rate OF taxation yesterday and il win be below
that they arrived Just before the session adjourned
at an agreed rate
Several OF the delegates spoke in favor and against
the resolution.
Mr. BHEEsE' In summing up the discussion and
replying on behalf OF tae notion said that the dis
cussion mad failed to touch upon the negative OF
the proposition that the amount Invested in insur.
ance should be subjected to taxes just as we'll as
any other enterprise. All other property now pays
by way OF taxation from two to i've per
cent the committee on this question had
shown their disposition to deal leniently with nsur.
ance companies by fixing the rate at TWO per cent.
win reference to lapsed policies 1t was objected
that those should be subject TO taxation, put man
who began TO build house and did not finish IL had
no right 10 claim exemption OF taxation on the ma
terlai he used on the ground that he did not finish
IT. by what he thought an injudlclous, corrupt
Ing to the people Of the est ana the South ere
Drought TO New York, invested here ana taxed
In Broadway, and which palaces were subject to the
taxation OF Tammany
adopted. = wy soAee ""' NV
The following motion was made by Mr.. HARVEY,
OF Illinois,
That the OF this Convention that Is impotic to
assess taxes upon the premium receipts of
=
On a voting by States 1t was lost
inc following was moved by Mr. ALFRIENCE:-
That the Convention do the Legislatures of
he duerent States the imposition of of per
sue gross receipts OF hre and marine companies
ana endowment policies of life and the exemp
ton from taxation of all life policies issued on the lives
husbands and fathers for the benefit women an children
This motion was also lost.
The principle Of the desrabity Of taxation was
adopted, after c0nsld cradle confusion In voting, In
which the amount OF percentage was left blank.
IL was ultimately, after considerable voting de-
cided to adopt one and half per cent as the rate OF
taxation.
Mi. N0yes, Of New Haven, invited, by telegram,
tne convention to be present a. the laying OF the
Haven. 1t was unanimously decided to accepl Mr..
Moves invitation, and Saturday was named as
The Convention adjourned until this morning,
when there will be discussion on the mortality
table and the rate or interest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
RAIL CAR OAsUAifY-I cay FOR WHTsKEY

Coroner Schirmer yesterday held an Inquest at
the City Hall in the case OF John Brady thirtynine
years Of age, and born in Ireland. who on last Sat.
urday evening was crushed beneath the wheels OF
car No. so OF the Dry Dock. East Broadway and Bat
terry Railroad. corner or Lewis and Delaney streets
Deceased, very much under the influence of LIQUOR
attempted to cross the track in ADVANCE or the
horses, was knocked down, and before the driver
could brake up the car crushed HIM severely
Gangrene and subsequent death was The
result. When at the station house soon
after the accident deceased In his rawlings cried
loudly for whlskey, but none was given him. al least
not before reaching Bellevue Hospital. From the
testimony the jury believe the occurrence unavoida
bic, and accordingly rendered verdict 10 that
eject Deceased lived at No. 81 G0erck street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
MURDER IN NEW JERSEY.
Terrible Result Of IA Quarrel About seventy.
Ave Cents.

Terrible Result OF a Quarrel About seven'y.
Ave Gents.
Port Morris, a mining district Of Morris county,
~ j., was the scene recently OF tragic occurrence.
carpenter named Lewis L. Wadron, gives 'no
following verslon:-I was at work at tue HOUSE,
where the trouble took place, ana saw ou, ~
there had been some dispute apou. nar
which had been paid over night; Murry wy 1 arnnn
Plukerton VINO had pistol IN MS NAM ad han tho
ened 10 shoot murray II ne ,ia not pns pe nstni
fr"m ne boy and handed It to William Grihder enc
nronrieior Of The wniskey den, who stepped UP 10
ana shot Hiram Dean Foster o man auou. 'uuJ
ai ILL., 80" oid an American who always bore gO0d
ye"u,aton; nc then turned and tred A. John Burns,
who caught MS arm and .va1ea ,he unargci r0saes
iya,, some thirty minutes, anu caileu 70 Nlillaul
ny,naer' the murderer and said, you've SHOT me-"
Grinder, the alleged murderer, was arrested anu
o1aed IN the Morris county JAIL as was also the lad
PinSerton. Tlc murdCrers weapon was also Sc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
Received by MIR. Alexander Mitchell, of Wis.,
consin, Temporarily stopping nj the Bofr-
Recapitulasion OF Yesterday. Donation.
.z,IOI -
Relief for the West.

MILWACKEE, OCT. 70, lSII-
The Relief Committee for Northern sufferers by the
late fires desire 10 say TO generous public that the
supply OF mems and boys clothing at this point
and on the way for the sufferers In the burned dis
trics OF wisconsin and adjacent portions OF Mchl.
gan Is ample for present wants Heavy and warm
clothing Tor women and children is still needed, es.
pecialy undergarments. The most essential thing
required IL money with which to purchase Prov.
sons; also materials, tools and implements for
building houses, barns shops and mills, and Tor
buying horses oxen, hay anu feed. From fifteen
hundred 70 two thousand families are 10 be housed,
fed anil clothed until next harvest from supplies
which must come chiefly through this committee.
Money may be sent TO Alexander Mitchell. -
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NAVAL iiNfffSEtieENlCHF;.

Naval 0rdefs-ArrivaI of the steamer Frank
lin at HaI'fnx.
WASHINGTON, u. G., Oct rs. ISL
Passed Assistant Paymasler Slamm has been
ordered as naval storekeeper at Key West.
Lieutenant J. A. Miller is detached from the Mohi-
can ana placed on waiting orders
The Navy Department has received The following
nALIrAx N. g., Oct 20, 1871.
The United States steamship Franklin arrveh for Coal
strong head winds all the passage anu
violent gales The Snail leave for Boston ~
as possible y. a. PARhbhu
CAPTAIN Commanding United states steamship Frankum
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supplies and Aid Forwarded Yesterday.

Mhler Co, % Broad street, boxes provisions.
NJ Ureenwald, staten Island, case clothing
u,snse y. J., case clothing
J. D. Iro,-. b27 Third avenue, case clotbi,g
Conrreg st'onai church, Harlem, cases clothing
M New York ana Boston Express bundle clo,h
ing. 49,"
Wiling WORKERS, Teaib wari, J bor flannel shirts
Rev. Thomas ;. Hastings, cases clothing bundle bed
ding.
FROM nRookLYN FOR CHICAGO AND PosEsTERs
Nj. Haron, l3b Franklin avenue, bundle clothing.
Rev W H. Wsriel t66 DeKab avenue, I bundle clothing
Nj. j. u. Cornell, p2 Hart street, bundle clothing
Miss Anna Hayden, Myrtle avenue bundles clothing
ISIS Unks Walworth street, 2 bundles clothing.
Mrs. Benjamin Wilson, Myrtle avenue clothing
Mrs. r. Justson, Sktlman street., bundle clothing.
The Degraw street Public school, No. 49, South
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Bank CIerlSs' Contribution Ia Aid OF the Chi
caGo Sufferers.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
The bank clerks or the city OF New York and Vi
entity have placed In the hands oil the Relief Com.
mlttee OF Chicago the sum of LOG 25.
In doing so II was suggested that In the dslribu-
ton of the sum named preference be given bank
clerks OF Chicago out OF employment, particularly
those having families, 10 whom it affords us much
pleasure IN the spirit OF fraternity to extend help
ing hand. j. c. PARSONS,
President Bank Clerks Mutual Benefit Association.
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The commissioners OF Police are determined upon
teaching indiscreet patrolmen their duty. and act
ing upon this principle they yesterday fined several
delinquents Oficer Michael Pendergast OF the
Third precinct, IN company with paIromen John
Maioney Edward Shields Michael Clarity an
James LOOney, were charged with visiting liquor
store, corner OF Boerum aud Bergen Streets on sun
day, the sth inst and failing TO arrest the propre-
tor. who had violated the Excise law Pendergasr
and Clarity had sc1ile In the saloon when one
OF them fired his revolver. These two men were
Justly fined ten days pay eacn and the other officers
sex en- days each.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
A CAR DRIVER KILLED.

About haf.past twelve O'Clock yesterday morning
William Anearn driver on the Forty second street
and The Grand street ferry line OF cars fell over the
dashboard OF his car corner OF Fourteenth street and
First avenue ana was fatally injured Internally
death resulting from hemorrhage. Deceased lived
IN Manhattan street. Coroner Herman was notified
10 hold an inquest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.
The Reform Libel,

Mayor KalOneiscn lndisnsn'Y sefutea :.se asser.
wa. """. ~ sae sa'o' lat he sancuoned the party
eusaseo !" circulating false circulars setting forth
VS. the debt OF the city Is $35 600 0OO Application
was made Tor permit 10 locate In the City Hall,
anu there distribute the false paper lie asserts
mat ne did not endorse the circular, and had no
part either III It's compilation or issue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26

patrick Moualan. late q driver on one OF the
Rroaoway lines OF stages, fell from his scat to the
nayenent on Saturday last, AMI was run over by q
pass,nq omnibus OF the Madison avenue line. Mona
nan was taken TO bellevue Hospital, ana suosc-
uueniIy died from the Injuries received. Cor0ner
Herman was n0tlneds
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
ESCAPE FROM SING SING PRISON.

Awaiting themselves OF favorable oppor,nn,sp
for regalling their liberty TWO convics' w ,
names have not transpired succeeded III inak,mx
their escape from Sing sing Prison YESTERDAY. Ing
fuQtyes took with them horse owned Dy ,. y.
TompKlns one OF the contractors ut the prison.
strong guard sent In pursuit. but up 70 ias, ~,
hour last evening the escaping convicts ha" "os
been recaptured,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
Fr2n Employees Of l.ObdelI e. Tinsicy, for
G"itlnS Gg,ssr., Though Patrick Keynes.
800 Troop street, fhica 70,
,.S1S,474 9J
Collected by chamber Of Commerce.

SO"eStcu W nauADeF Oh commerce.
.nidren 81 Fourth Wpa Industrial School. IS 90
wHneroees Shermsp co. (for Michigan. $50 o.
III = D. TOBIAS uJr Michigan and wisconsin,. 80 %
E.np,oyesso p. -, Newell sons :........:... g. 10
consne 1900
rive GU OF orient, suffolk county, N So 20
WorI OF c. X. PoIlon or Michigan los 90
Employees the iilsey House Observation-Disclosures. 81 IA
Morrc for Michigan and Wisconsnl. % 20
sireei Tor Wisconsin lls 60
c. = ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10 90
Or. Samuel Nicholson OF London. ............ 100 W
John T. Thomasson. Bolton, Lincolnshire, England
through Brown Bros Co. $25U gold. z7S ~
c5nsn NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 500
Mansion House Chicago Relief Committee, through
Lord Mayor Of London and Dre1e Morgan Co s3sI5 Is
Total .xA,y90 81
Previously reported a06 s4 %
Grand total by Chamber OF Commerce iS5 Oh
Less for forest IRE sufferers ............. 653 10
Total FOR Chicago s52 %
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
Yesterdny,s Receipts.
WRAT rae PEOPLE DO AVID SAY.


WesseTh e0SesbOrs ihanks.
The Chamber OF Commerce Committee have re.
ceved tile following kilograms
- DETROIT, Mich, Oct 90 1871.
a. a. Low, Treasurcr-Thank you with ali nav heart
WESTERN GOVERNORS THANKS.
Have draw you for $4,000 HENRY r. BALDWIN
MADISON, Wis, Oct. ~, 1871
a A. Low, Tfessurer-Many thanks VIII draw for
oio'u'V ~ once LUCIUs FAlkCHILD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
The Wabash Getting Ready for sea.

PORTSMOUTH, n. IT,, Oct 70, Io'I'
The United States tug Specdwell, OF TINS navy
yard, took The sailors r ON Inc United STATES
steamer wyoming to Charleston this morning. LOT or
the United States steamer Wabash. The Objects 'ol
the wabash are reporting hero today.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
Newark 70 Gbicaxo.

IL was not till yesterday that the $40. 600 appropri-
ated last Friday by the Newark Common Council for
Chicago was forwarded owing, to hesitancy on the
part OF Mayor Ricord TO sign the warrant. Strictly
speaking there IS no legal authority for such APP
preparation, but citizens argue that this Is not an
occasion where hairs OF conscience need be split
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
All for CllirnUn,

To-day matinee viii be given at the Academy Of
Music, under The auspices OF the Benevolent Protec-
tive Order OF Elks, the proceeds Of which will be
devoted 10 the Chicago sufferers All the minstrel
companies OF this city and Philadelphia and band
OF 300 pieces will participate. The matinee COM
menceS at TWO O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-26
The Bridge Disaster.

Word was received at the Coroner's ONCE yester.
dav morning that Henry Doherty had died during
the night at the City Hospital. The deceased, who
was twenty-eight years OF aye and a native or Ohio
was one OF the victims OF the terrible accident at the
East River Bridge tower on Monday afternoon. lie
was standing upon the tressel work, along which
runs the car used to transport the heavy granite
stone blocks, on the outer edge OF the tower wnen
the enormous stone came crushing down through
the platform, tossing him on. He fell from the
height OF forty ieet. and was hurt internally, be-
sides having several bones broken. The other
wounded men are pros ressing favorably.
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THE f:C.a,Er .TT FIRE FUND.
Farther Contributions Yesterday
for the Sufferers.

The following additional sums were contributed
yesterday for the furnishing settlers In the North
west who have suffered by the forest fres.
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Death Of the Keeper Of the Penitentiary.

Death Of the Keeper Of the Penitentiary.
Much regret was caused In Brooklyn yesterday
upon the announcement OF the death OF Jonn Cum
bingham, Keeper OF the Kings County PeniteEtiary
The deceased VINO was about sixty years or age
was born in Canada, ana came 10 Brooklyn nearly
forty years ago. lie passed lifetime, II may be
salu III the Fire Department OF that CITY, with which
he connected for tnrty-fve years. serving IN all
The varied capactles-as private, Assistant Engineer
and Chief. The latter position he was three times
elected to In succession under the volunteer system,
serving six years as Cnei. When the paid depart
ment was organized he was created Chief ana filled
pointed by the Board OF Supervisors to the position
OF trust which he occupied at the time OF his death
Keeper OF the Penitentiary Two years ago he ran
for Shern upon the democratic ticket ana was
beaten by Toney Walter, republican, by a very
small majority. Mr. Cunningham was a lifelong
democrat and as a fireman had few, II indeed any
equals aud no superiors. Neuralgia OF the heart Is
SAID 70 have been the cause OF death. He leaves a
large family.
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Brooklyn has sent nfteen large boxes or clothing
and S63 IN money, the contributions OF the scholars
ivr the releI Of the sufferers by the Wisconsin nres
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THE CHICAGO FIRE. FUND.
FURTHER DONATIONS YESTERDAY

Below are the contributions made yesterday to
the relief OF the suffering poor OF Chicago as far
reported to this once.
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The Keroscnc Demon still nj Work.

Another victim has been added TO the already
painfully elongated death roll OF those who have
sacrificed their lives at the shrine OF villanous kero
sene Oil In Brooklyn. II Is true the gas companies
are extort0nate IN their charges for illumination,
but the evil Is the least oil the Two. Better be neeced
pccunIariy than burnt To DEATH The latest case IN
point Is sad one. On Tuesday evening Miss Fanny
X. Chambers, sixteen years OF age, a very charm.
ing young lady, was engaged In arranging her HAIR
In 'front.' OF mirror IN heI sleeping apartment on
the upper moor OF the residence OF her parents No.
s25 Dean street, when che attempted 10 smaller
her head. In the act OF turn no 10 do so she
unfortunately tipped over kerosene oil lamp,
which stood upon The Bureau In front OF the looking
glass. The OIL, falling on her clothes set them on
IRE, and losing ali presence Of mind, she left her
room and ran down stairs to her mother who tore
OF her outer wrappings ana extnguished the
flames Medical aid was Immediately summoned
and all that was possible under the circumstances
was done TO save the life OF the poor girl but to no
nnrDose. she expired shortly before midnight.
Coroner Jones VIII hold an inquest over the body.
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RECEIVED At THE HERALD OFFICE.
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Employees OF Tuloch Glic's stone yard 90
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Now that the tragic incidents OF tho fire have
teen nearly all told, the romantic ~ creeping IN
amount oil credibility 10 swallow. Al the RISK o
repeating what you may have already heard ! VIII
narrate one tod me during the course OF my ram
lies Today. some weeks ago clerk IN one OF oni
CITY hanks was returning Que night later tDan usua
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-08-05

Mrs. WnARToN,-The New York
Times publishes the following, dated
at Baltimore on Wednesday, Goth
ultimo:s ,
Mrs Z. G, Wharton, now confined
in the Baltimore City Jail on the charge
of poisoning General Ketchum and
attempting to poison Mr.. Eugene Van
Ness, evinces.a degree of self-control
that is truly surprising, She CONVEX
SEES very freely upon the subject of the
alleged murder and in every instance
when the matter is alluded to protests
her entire innocence. She appeared
perfectly calm and collected yesterday
after reading the charge made against
her by her sister-in-law, Mrs. j. G.
Wharton, who accuses her of having
poisoned both Mr.. J. G. Wharton and
his child. The accused pronounced
the charges false in every particular,
and complains that she is the victim
Of the most unfortunate circumstantial
evidence She speaks with the great
est confidence of the ability of her
lawyers to prove her innocence, and
the onlvSime that she has ever evlnc-
ed any extraordinary emotion was
when it was limited that plea of in
sanity would be entered in her case
Her beautiful daughter, Miss Nellie
Wharton, remains constantly in atten-
dance upon her mother. The wan
pale cheeks of the young lady testify
to her agonizcd grief. yet Miss Whar,-
ton continues to bear up nobly, though
her delicate constitution will, 1t Is
feared, succumb to the sorrow she ex-
perenccs. Frequent Intellectual at,
temrts have been made to induce hel
to leave the prison. The case comes
up for trial before Judge Robert Gil.
NOR, at the September term Of the
Criminal tOnvt
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-08-05

EMNlTsBUEG ITEMs.-Ihc game OF
"Croquet" is an enjoyable amusement
in warm weather the pastlme IS much
indulged in here,
James S. Michigan, a very atten-
tive and Industrious mechanic, has
opened a new Saddlors Shop opposite
D. Zocl's Grocery Store.
On last Wednesday the Sisters OF
st. Joseph had an agreeable Picnic
IN McDivitt's bottom woods above
town.
Father Gondolfo's vineyard looks
prime. His isabella and "Dela,
ware" grapes hang full,
We had a fine shower Of ram here
Oh Tuesday evening.
Keep a good look ont for mad dogs
The weather continues warm, bu
the town and country is healthy,
The Branch Railroad Is to be re-Ic'
Brcvitv is the soul Of wit, and tn
above is some of it,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-08-05
Death Of George III. Miles.

MARYLAND has lost one of it's most
gifted sons, and literature one Of its
brightest ornaments, in the person OF
GEORGE II. Miles, the we'll known
poet and writer, who died at his resi-
honcc Thorn Brock House, between
F.mmitsburg and MCchanlrstoWn, ON
SUNDAY morning. 23d Of July, at >.
O clock. Mr., Miles was native Of
Baltimore, q graduate Of NJ, st. Mary :
College, From early youth he mani
tested rare literary abilities. and his
first published volume, Loretta, or
the Choice" after ran ,ing through
many additions, sill preserves It's de-
served popularity. After y" @radn-
atcl y" studied law with John II b.
LatroAe. Esq, Of Haltinorr. IN" was
soon admitted to tie har Of that city.
After hi. marriage with 4 'auGhtrr OF
Mr.. Edward Tiers, a merchant Of New
York, he gave up the Hr4'tIra ct law
and sought, amidst tn" beautiful noun
,ain> and scenery of frcI'rIck county.
a true poets home h'r", o'ne''A
he lofty hills OF Carrlck Nn@o' save
four Years, during winch time ne me"
the Chair of Professor OF b"Iic5.IetiffS
at Mt st, Mary COLLEGE, he l'ye' IN IN
peace, finding new inspirations IN the
contemplation OF nature; ana mere II
was that he wrote those works which
have attached celebrity 10 ms name
By the moral purity of their tone, as
we'll as by their literary merit ms
talents were various. Besides 10,
retta, he wrote the "GoverneSS' ana
several other tales, all published IN
Baltimore. Among his poems, ha,
phael's TRANSPORTATION, "Chrls'lne'.
and God save the South, arc uni
vcrsally admired, His most recent
work, the Truce Of God, IS conSia're"
one of his best productions AS a
Dramatic author his name Is perhaps
still greater. His prize play OF MO
h2mmed" alone, written for Edwin
Forrest the great Tragcdian, and 1oE
which the latter paid him 81 900,
would be sufficient to establish his
reputation as a play writer. His other
dramatical works are quite numerous,
and very popular with managers: $3.50
His criticism and review of Shaks-
neare's "Ilamlct,' was q mastery
production, and placed him in the
front rank Of dramatic writer's.
The social qualities of Mr.. Miles
made him large circle Of friends
who mourn his loss He died in the
prime Of life, wanting only 10 days o.
a. wears Of age. His monody on the
death Of his sincere friend and adj
mircr the late DR.. James A. Shorb
broatbed the true fire Of poetical love
land sympathetic notwithstanding
how his great soul felt the loss Of hi
In" fr;ood 60 near to him in all til,
relations of lif,-one whom he loVe'