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The New York herald., 1871-03-23
THE Gas C0MpANI s AND The Gs5
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CUNS uGEEe.
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Veto ny the Geyern"r.

A,BAay March %. 1871.
The Governor returned the bin to amend an act
for the inspection OF gas meters ana for protection
OF consumers OF gas with the following message:-
STATE or re" YORK, Exsouglys TIVE, csgsA,Mss.ITnl & ,s.Il
To TRs AssrMBLy:-
e wtGa Se 10 my hs shacr ~ az ss s .w N Of &
passed April H. 1862 being act to provide for the nspcc
iSnIpss,ss gas far,h .%snd chap
G GUS meters. reside IN ahersa IS paris % h,s
Of ssesiss 81 q he avs q :sS Y rrSysias sS ief
s ss s
na, which @ y utna;sy shagei and assessed by The state
The right the LEGISLATURE provide for tho inspection
Of ssr. ss ws an" nd. to y @
under the s relating e
the meter. 70 30 pad ,hc inspee'or rs,pectpy sub
atce Of the constitution of the s,ae, which aboishes
ing rshanlsc, plOauce, Manufacture OF commodity
The properly be inspected the expense Of the
individual corporon using 1t measure or the fao
holds Il merely rs mechanical production an article OF
Ip , this opn respectfully submit the At
lhere Is another Objection sl which being stated
tire i. mis-; In,pee,or Of Meters /; ossr Of
sa SO ~
parts OF the State whero gas meters were
who receive dollars day from him out OF his
salary when actually engaged the discharge OF their duties
There can be doubts lLn tha. ihs provision was no.
In The Inspector woula appoint only necessary
the Apprentices would be- engaged only when necessary
the Chief Inspector being obliged to them out of his In
creased salary par den allowance.
The biz now returned makes an entire change IN th,s re-
spec authorizes and requires the Inspector appoint
three dsp;tiea and moreone for New York, for
Brooklyn for Albany each Of whom shall receive
salary oil $780, be paid primarily out Of the State
Treasury ultimately to be assessed upon and sp.
deputies are needed in New York and grooklyn
require also Tor the other cities OF the State More
Il tho public interests demand these appointments
u,der salary which greatly to be doubted espcctfuy
submit that matter OF puoc policy they should be .p
pointed the Chief Inspector himself Is appointed, namely,
BY the Governor and Senate Il seems q me impohtic II
pontee OF Governor and Senate the power to appoint
three deputies each o. whom much power
he doer who toeeher draw from the Treasury Of the
State nearly twice the ainount of the salary.
therefore respectfully submit TINT this bill should not be-
law. JOHN r. HOFFMAN.
The Speaker put the question shall this bin pass
notwithstanding the objections OF the Governor, ana
IL was lost.
The New York herald., 1871-03-23

or the new Cap,,oN. II said commission be ap-
pointed after the Senate adi outn taeif ,s
naiaes must he sen. ,sr "a me ior oe,nr of the
next Senate said commission 10 hold oihce or iive
years They are also directed 10 take entire con-
troll over the construction, plans, &C., &c, o tue new
building. They shall also cause an estimate To ne
made OF the expense or cost for the building ana
completing the Capitol, Gs proposed by the plans
adopted by the present Commissioners, aud shaii
rcport sau estimated cost together with such modi-
cca,on OF the plans az they may deem proper 10 be
made In the construeioB or said Capitol building,
rs wen as the estimated cost thereof TO the naNt
LEGISLATURE. Upon me appointment of said Com.
Llissioner5 hereby authorized Tho term OF once Of
the present Commissioners shat cease.
1he entire evening SESSION OF the Assembly was
occupied with the bl TO =
EXEMPT BONDS AND MORTGAGES
from taSatlon. wre discussion WAS 4 very exciting
one ana thj obhles aAd galleries wefe de,sely
yocating The passage OF lhi ol, pre- sthtod for1Jd
bic array OF sEures showing how un,usty New icrk
city End Brooklyn We're oyertaxed to support I've
rural districts. Mr., Fields delivered powerful
speech against the bil ha ing hs opposition to II on
tie ground that IL would be ,tliairt 10 throw bur-
their rum and closed Dy asserting that II the bin
passed not ave OF the ncAipers who voted for
It outside OF Kew, YORK ard Kings counts
the LEGISLATURE again. The bin was finally killed
by motion Of AR. AlYord to refer it back TO tile
Judiciary copGitee, VITA instruuton5 TO strike out
the enactllg clause, Which Mas carried by vote Of
~ yeas TO a nays.
fac democratic Senators held q caucus tonight
on the bill which ehauSc8 ..tt
THE TIME or raE STATE ELECTION
from November to October, but no conclusion was
coinc TO. Another caucus VIII DC held next Tuesday
night.
THE PNEUMATIC TunE RAILWAY.
The Governor VIII I.vo q nearing to parties inter.
ested IN the pneuma matic fupe Underground Railroad
III New YorS OH Thursday, the 30tn INST, at Two
O'Clock, in the Executive Chamber.
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
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ISnlc v. YGuserpOgl.


This well known democratic politician OF Western
New York died in Buffalo, on yesterday, in the 57th
year OF his age. Mr.. vanderpoe; was descended
from one Of the oldest families In the State. His
great grandfather emgratod from Holland In 1909
and settled on Long Island, and Is referred to In
the Documentary History OF Sew York as one OF
the earliest residents in the State. D. vanderpoel,
the iather OF the deceased was an original Buck
tail" democrat Of the Old school, aud
man or prominence. Isaac, his son, was born in
Kindcrnook in 1914, and was educated. under the
tuition Of Levi Gleason, al the Academy OF his
native town. After his graduation he entered the
subsequently moved to New York city and Studied
law in the Office OF Price 4 Sears. In 1891 he was
admitted 10 The bar Of the Supreme Court, and, re-
moving to Erie county, entered into partnership
with +. 7. Stevens und began practice. Threo years
later-at the time OF the Patriot War-Covernor
time MI. Vanderpoel mad become prominent In poll.
tics, and was one OF the most popular Of
democrats In his county. Erie county was.
however, intensely federal IN those days,
and wnen ne ran tor the Assembly In 1s8s he was
defeated, although he pol.ed more votes than any
other candidate on his ticket. For nine years after
he steadily refused to become candidate for Office
but In 1Ss7 he again ran for the Assembly and was
again beaten. Previous to this and subsequently
until 1857 he was o delegate TO democratic State
candidate on the state electoral ticket but was OF
course, defeated. During the following he was
nominated for the Office O stale Treasurer, ana was
elected. lie served with credit one term when he
retired to private life. At the time OF hts death Mr..
yanderpoel was one OF the police justices OF Buffalo.
manners engaging conversation and social qualities
made him popular wherever he went
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
THE INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Meeting Of the State Senate Insurance Com-
nittee-Argumeuts of Various Gentlemen
Relative to the Bills on the Subject Now
Before the Legislature.
ALBANY, March a. 1877.
Al meeting Of the Senate Insurance Committee this
afternoon q. T. Davey of tho Sun Mutual Association
dressed the committee chiefly the inconsistency
of provisions Of the Life Insurance bill which required
companies already chartered to make their deposits with
ganzed upon capital OF S01,0G0.
Superintendent MILLER stated not intended to
this requirement. and that the provision should prospec
tive and not refer to those companies which have already
The bill was amended to make the provision pro-
Mr MORGAN, OF the North American Company,
stated that number Of a,ves In tho insurance
the insarancs Dcrslscn., they had gone over the bill
making such amencme nus as were satisfactory to ALL
Superintendent MILLER SAID he had the bill here and
would hand over to tho committee, which done
tho life insurance matter was laid aside.
- nonE LraIBLE POLICIES
from Marine InsaDcc Companies then taken up and
explained, and ecing opposition laid aside alter
striking the word "Marine" and making it 'Fre and
the bill g put foreign insurance companies
on A FOOTING WITH HOME COMPANIES
{ superniendcnt MILLER called attention to section o.
n deposit of 100000 in the hands their trustees they
ssss % ha asy 20 hint % s
threw out as suggestion to the committee that a tire
with the saperinenteat II this were done he submitted
there would undoubtedly be where the paies Insured
If the ninth section o. this bill stricken this point
woud be attained The COMMITTEES made note OF the sug
The amend he charter of the City Loan Trus.
Company by increasing the number necessary for
md also It's capital wa, then taken up. It's objects
spired that they wished increase their capital stock TO
but s had mot no.. s. 9saaosd M yes on $o Though
money ife insurance policies The eomntee agreed to
have another hearing this bill and then adjouned hav
mgr %
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
ONE MGaE Usr0RgUyAiE.
How Friendicss Woman Was Kuiucd aud
DesertcG-1I.c Old Story.

How Il Friendicss Woman Was Kuiucd aud
DesertcG-IEc Old Story.
Yesterday morning poor. hcartbroken, detected
female named Maria Geo2hegan was arraianed be-
fore Justice Fowler, acting magistrate at Jefferson
Market Police Court, upon complaint OF Amor d.
Candall, Of "a Grove street, who charges that on
Saturday last she came 10 his house and threatened
to take his wlie's llfe, and that sno is
also in the habit of coaqing to
his place OF business. IN Dutch greet,
sion Of the AFFAIR materially differed from that OF the
complainant, and reveals wrong done TO her that
Ha5 4 shs saEf saSE Il '1 5da iaeTss ss yssF' Hs nse
where she was also employed, and alter short
acquaintance succeeded IN edecting her RUM From
ing house, where she presented him with son.
They continued on terms OF intimacy for some i've
Or SIX years, when one day she was visited by q
woman, far her superior in point Of looks who in
formed her Crandall was her husband, and she
would have to relinquish all claims on his affections
This the unfortunate woman refused TO do, as her
seducer was dearer to her than her life and she
swOre to stick 10 him, come what might, as he had
on several occasions introduced her as his wife.
About TINS time Crandall started In business on his
own hook. but was 80 annoyed by the woman's daily
visits and demands for money that he was compelled
TO sell ont and endeavOr to hide himself from her.
He finally opened house IN Dutch street, and re-
mained stranger to her lor some time. but was
surprised one day to see her enter MS place and de-
mand more money from him for the support OF their
boy She 1nally ascertaned MS residence, and
periodically visited it, much TO the annoyance OF his
WIFE whom she Threatened 70 gnaa annnia'e Ia ,n,so
the matter by sending her 70 Europe, and accord
ingly gave her money to pay her expenses, but the
old lame still clung to her and In october last she
returned to this city, anu has been such source OF
ANNOYANCE to Crandall and his wife that he has had
her arrested several Vines @ justice Fowler upon
her under $500 to keep the peace, but being friend
less she could not furnish the required bond ami was
marched down into the prison preparatory to- trip
IA RlackWels Island.
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
NEWARK METHODIST CONFERENCE.

The Newark Conference OF the Methodist Episco
pal Church commenced Its annual session at Nor
ristown yesterday morning, Ill the noble stone
structure fronting the green, which stands as q
monument to The noblest or MorristOwn5 dead
sons the late Senator George T. Cobb, whose means
poured cut like water during It's erection. The Pro-
CeediDgs weie opened Dy Rev. James Ayars. Dur
ing the administration Of the communion Bishop
feast, assumed the chair Rev. J. n. Fitzgerald was
chosen secretary. Rev, Messrs. J. |. Morrow and
Charles r. Barnes were seiected as engrossing and
statistical clerks lhe late secretary, Rev. NJ. y.
Ellison, was heartily thanked for past service.
,.tsv;i-sso place relative 70 the BOOK CopGsln
only the Concern. The latter proposition prevailed,
ana M Lanahal vas expungcd SO far as endorse
ment was concerned.
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
AsPINwAix. March IL, 1871. /
Vi: KINGSTON. ia.

Va: KINGSTON, ia.
The United States war steamer Nipsic arrived ou
tao stn from tho Atrato river The latest news from
the advance party of the expedition was that they
were within Elk miles or the summit of the eleva-
tion, which weg less than two hundred feet All
were well and confident OF success. The kipstc re-
turned to the Atrato the 18th. The survey will
probably be completed by the list OF Nay. Ila
Osaipee arrived ~ Panama the 10Th and the
jamestown the l7til 10 relieve the Resaca.
News from Panama OF the l6th says that the sur
voy on The Pacific side was progressing favorahly.
Commander Scltrilgc asccnded to the Junction OK
the Paya with the syra river, but no new dis
coveries were made.
honduras has formally declared war against san
Salvador. The misunderstanding 1t Is not likely
now can be arranged. President Medina has issued
a decree suspending the operation OF the treaties
with San Salvador until that country Il disposed to
observe Them. II war ensues President Medina says
san Salvador must assume the responsibility, AMI
nnates to foreigners that II damage Is done TO tho
railroad san salvador will be the cause The invad-
ing Salvadorlans have retired to their own terri
tory, but the immigration OF leading Salvadorians
increases.
Dispatches from Nicaragua OF the 18th announce
that Vicente Quadra was installed President of
Costa Rica on the 18th. and that unsuccessful
attempt had been made to overthrow his govern
ment.
A treaty OF FREQ trade between Nicaragua ana
Costa Rca hos been ratified.
The news from san Salvador down to the 18th II
that the country toward the frontier is In depora
BILE condition. Descrtions and frequent,
and executions, 1t Is eared Will probably soon
follow.
In the United States OF Colombia the revoutonists
have possession of Boyaca.
An immigration society has been formed at Santa
Martha.
damage.
The eXtradliion treaty between San Salvador and
the United States Is declared IN force.
The New York herald., 1871-03-23

cause bons and MORTGAGES not taxed there q was be-
cause greater interest paid
Mr.. LlTlLPJoH& opposed ihe bln claiming that u was
only calculated make tae rich richer and te poorer
he spoke derahle length support OF his position
Mr. ALEkRstK spoke IN favor OF the hi regarding u a.
not oni, emnently called for, but Just.
MIR PRINCE spoke NJ engla and with great force In favor
Of thc I'LL repyingt all points OF the opponen and show
rg thar the bill pre-ennenty la beha OF the poor
After further debate tho committee and reported pro-
gress
IL the House Mr. ALvoRp moved that tho bl recon-,
iited to the Judiciary Committee, inatructtpns 10
strike out the enactus cause, aud 1a moved the pre-
viIas question: which nr.erel
mutton to reconn, prevailed, and thus tho bill was
killed uy a OF ~ TO 81.
ALARM TELEGRAPH.
Mr. fRrAR reported The bill relative 10 the fire alarm tee
graph In New YORK city,
The Assembly adjourned.
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY MARCH 2s S7-TRlPLE

the condition q the they ought not 20 interfere with the
aud with the perrnisson Of lie committee win lay before
them the stautes passed in England which will exhibit ae
an Es'h In S RS'ss
S @ s 70 genera T a 3
certain provisions he class dcaton Of officers in comPs
tley had asst Of eiss.iiy,ns ,her trustees,
."' IN Which 'hs ' that act a. i d eupdss yS "
III. shall ls authorized by one senerai act TIE
Eric bin was about tle ,moof the passage Of hi. net
for he r,sOurs ort Wayne sns cssso u railroad Com
paay asd that road from passing 2so tie srasp
rdnore 10 the passage acs other
a securing psrmaeaos and uniformity IN the management
Mr v%spnrroor .nor citing several cases then closed
Mh. Lyman rnrMAiN
then addressed tic committee. lie profesaed himself
IL. ns 10 BE- hs and
81 h %9ud ys t Sa
q the signatures. to The petition. for The rsIsal
sTS,' .so: ss siI II; Sss IL
fss .sSsfas q . fis ss
Is issoSsrs The r.a i .ne ihe pst
ss.e . r,ous e e ana a1n;' s a s' e. claim n,., q
qSes"a discussion 'sa mp. one II S'.sSs .s
ply waeSer u M hs eoao of prope,y shall or no. be with the
% & ns % ssnr 4 II s.~ an 4ass
from the owncrs Of stock tho right to choose their
agents the Stockholders and stockholders own
s ss s he an CO ss ,sa of
might as well conscae, Tho charter here framed by the
stoekho:iers permitted annually to choose thcr
s$ens for the nsaagemsnt Of their prSperty That char
and tn; and cannot be yiiaed except nnter
Ss s
Ts n% @ has n. wi. e Question .sot !
c'sed to restore The true owners % the property wneh
hat s i:ss s dsy G% %een for has III. S's ss
ohs hs 20 be gye or TOR The nsrpo'on Of
It's adoption. There lime for the English stocShod
sTs to take ae'i9n, and notification Of So action
Sewa. induced 70 srn .hs I Tia. these .toosnodsrs
. % sss' ss.s E "
ssy: ss o nc .
here rspressntca are in the hands
of G THEY s %p yoss AJAX , When s
Ss:.sa; i: s'at 4 4. ss ssG G.rs A.
sevsnsyave to twenty per cent The casualties werc
i "a. Corrupted the judiciary destroyer Se
paT s ar .rs 5ssn s
the blu VIII assume partisan shape II Is to be hoped
partisan and il hoped this will not be- "0'
do 70. when you say that the
Mr. TnENAIs replied al some length and with much feel
Of every accomplished their ends.
Mr. NEIsosDo you to refer to Mr. Field when you
Es denoned Ia ~ not here to
Which, When was yoan a1d have no, Ses oVe
1t yet that Of saving what mean.
In conclusion Mr. fnrMA1s stated tina. all the Erie
eis opera house. few steamboats,, ana plenty OF
his gh, name whether he Was dressed in the sarb of vaS
bond lode in the carriage OF king with harot b. his
Tne committee then went into executive session.
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
CENTRAL and SOUTH AHERICA.
Progress OF the Dariea Survey
Good Results Anticipated.

Declaration II War By Honduras Against ea,-
vador-.Unsuoeaaa Attempt at Revolution in
Eiearagua-Trce Trado Betwson Nicaragua
aud Costa Eica-D -Deplorabls Condition Of
Salvador-Eeqclut onists SuccasznM In
Colombia - Extraction Treaty Be
tween saivador end the United
States Row in Force. ,... =
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
Do1iNIos OF CANADA.

The Elections I'm Ontario-A Keen Contest rud
Government Defeat.
TORONTO, March %, 1871.
The elections in the Province Of Ontario took
place yesterday. The result, as far as heard from,
indicates loss to the government party Of from
eight to ten votes The opposltiou claim Victory,
but the government organs contend sthat they have
agood working majority. All the members Of the
Ministry have returned The elections mroughout
the Province were keenly contested. The utmost
order and good feeling prevailed, and not the
slightest disturbance Is reported.
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lieutenant Commander Ira Harris, Jr., .. s. N,
has resigned.
Lieutenant Samuel Very has been detached soW
thA Onward and awaits Orlara.
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
HasuE ISLAND ssTaaOlsT EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE.

PROVIDENCE, MATCH y, IoII.
The Methodist Episcopal Conference was opened
thus morning, Bishop James presiding. The Rev. ~.
j. Talbot was elected secretary and The Revs. George
l.. Westgate and Alfred A. Wright CasttantS. Only
routine business was conducted
The New York herald., 1871-03-23
NEW YORK LESEsL AZURE.

Senate.
ALBANY, March q, 1871.
BILLS INTIopuoED.
Ty Mr.. TwErpProviing for proper drainage of lands
New York city county
BY Mr.. BRADLEY Providing for the erection of school
houses and for building couege city of New
York
by Mr. CAULDwrLL-Making provision for Improvement
In the counties OF Weschester and New York; and to prOvite
facilities OF communication between said counties. 1t sim
ply cxien the lmo for the Depar OF Public Parks
.he Sy q New i9Ik e prepare and he aps two years
ELLIS HEpoRTEp.
Incorporating the ASSOCIATION OF the New YORK.
prevent accidents at acrooa.c exhibitions relative i
tary exenpons providing for security the perfor
oi contracts on public works. to appoint Pubic Admins
traitor Tor kinsc county.
To further provide for rebuilding and repairing sewers in
Mr. TWEED called up the bl relative to the collection OF
Harbor Masters fees IN the city os New York, ana The bill
The Bill to abolish the Office Canal Superintendent
ccninf up FOR pussas. It was wa rssommi,sei rec,
was ostl6 to Land motion 10 reconsider laid on the
Mr. TnAYER asked unanimous 10 have the bill
to lerle certain street assessments in Saratoga Springs
TWEED said there wa. 40 objection on bis side Of the
winch had IN esovsd to to al samnary @
laton There being no objection the Jill was passed.
which the s to The deo Of the city Of New York
lost The bill was then passed. rs aiso the oi TO
Local rnonIn!ronY LIQUOR LAW.
h5i.ion Of the Of intoxicating liquors
Committee on Internal Affairs and referred 10 the 1rs, Com
mites of tho Whole
Nohros moved that the resolution ;. referred to the
Recess Ill haif-past seven this evening.
Evening Session.
IN COMMITTEE WHOLE.
The Senate into committee the adict Railroad
special order and amendments
Il was ordered u third reading
REPORTED
To abolish the Office OF Canal Superintendent.
To protect the harbor adjoining Long Island
Placing foreign Insurance companies footing with
home Companies.
Requiring re- life and Insurance. companies
prove The their policies. Amended as to DC
lined to fire ami life insurance compaaies.
Adjourned