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The New York herald., 1871-03-02
Tho New City Post once.

The House on Tuesday appropriated q million
and nearly four hundred thousand dollars to
our new city Post Office. Nearly five millions
have been appropriated SO far during the SEES
sion, but it seems to have been done grudg-
ingly. This latest appropriation was made
after sharp discussion, and, indeed, except for
an extraordinary amount of parliamentary
strategy it would have failed altogether. Il
has yet to be passed in the Senate, but
there is no reason to anticipate any trouble
there. As soon as the appropriation is
fully made we hope to see lively work re-
sumed upon the much-needed edifce. The
pedestal stones for the columns on the Broad
way side have been laid and the crossbeams
on the first floor are all in position. The i'm
mense cellar has been dug and the heavy
foundations finished. The work row is above
ground, and with this balmy weather and the
incoming season of genial spring and summer
there should be big brigades Of laborers, car
penters, masons and architects set to work
with the energy of bees in a hive to bring tho
good!y proportions of the building so far into
existence as at least to let hungry New York
ers have sight of it, novtand then, over the
top of the unsghtly placarded fence which at
present obstructs both vision and travel.
The fact that sharp discussion takes place
over every appropriation for this work Is little
creditable to the honesty or judgment of our
Congress. There is evidently no job in It, NO
chance for the little pickings that attend land
grants and steamship subsidies, or else it
would slide through easily enough. SO far AZ
the appropriations Of money bestowed by
Congress have permitted the work has been
done faithfully and energetically, and the de-
lay has been due only to the grudging spirit Of
the House. There is not member Of that
body who cannot see how wofuly we need the
new Post Office. If there is, let him pay one
visit TO the little church on the oex1aT =
The New York herald., 1871-03-02
The Racing Of the Coming Season.

With the opening of spring commences the
work of preparation in the racing world. The
horses are now undergoing the cleansing pro-
cess, and in few days will begin their gallop-
ing to get in readiness for the coming cam
paign, which from all indications will be the
most brilliant one that ever took place in
America. The American Jockey Club will
lead off with eighteen capital races for their
spring meeting, which commences on the 10th
of June and continues on alternate days to the
18th. The Monmouth Park meeting follows
next, beginning on the 4th of July and con-
tinuing four consecutive days. Then the first
meeting Of the Saratoga Association will begin
on the 18th of June, and there will be running
for six days. The horses will next s'hark
back" to Monmouth Park for the August meet
ing Of four days, and then they will return to
Saratoga for another six days of exciting sport
And this will close the summer season. After
short respite the autumn meeting at Jerome
Park will bring them again to the post, and
then all the horses that have stood up to the
work during the arduous campaign and are fit
W run VIII NC Iahea W Ddltlinore tO meet IfeSn
ones for the purses and stakes offered by the
Maryland Jockey Club, the running to be over
the Pimlico course. This latter meeting will
close the year. From the number Of horses
that are already engaged in the sweepstakes
numbering nearly eighty in some-and othe RS
that will be in readiness to contend for the
purses, including huralers and steeplechasers,
we are sure Of seeing large fields in every con-
test from the beginning to the end Of the
season.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

THE ALABAMA RAILROAD BONDS The
Montgomery Mail avers that neither General
Clanton nor the democratic party OF Alabama
is opposed to the sixteen thousand dollar
(per mile) endorsement Of the bonds Of the
they objected to was fraudulent issues not
ordered by law In excess of this sum. The
Mail states that General Clanton is consis-
tent advocate OF internal improvements as
connected with the railroad system Of Ala
bama, and represents his party's views on this
subject
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

THE CHILDRENs AID SOCIETY of this city
an institution which has been doing a vast
amount Of good in gathering up and providing
for the homeless waits drifting about our
vestigation at Albany on certain absurd
charges made against it, and has come out
.'clear as a whistle" In this Children's Aid
Society, it appears in fact, we have at least
one public institution in this city which is not
afraid to show its books.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

TIE ERIE DIRECTORS BILr.-Mr. South
mayd and other gentlemen favorable to the re-
peal of this imposition had hearing before
The State Senate Committee on the subject
yesterday and made very able arguments for
its repeal II is stated that the committee is
fAvorably inclined that way. Certainly, Tam
many and the democracy ought no longer to
bear this outrageous burden in their race for
political favor, and there can be no party ex-
cuss for II any longer, as tho people IN whose
interest 1t was passed are Of no saltblx nse 70
Sse DAfsSs
The New York herald., 1871-03-02
Sir Robert Peel ON tac Franco -Prussian

Sir Robert Peel ON the Franco-Prussian
by the Hamburg steamer Cimbrla, which
arrived in this port yesterday, we have
received mails which anticipate those expected
by the Cunard steamer, now due here.
Among the files we have papers which con-
tain the speech Of Sir Robert Peel in the
English House of Commons on the evening Of
the 18th ult. Sir Robert in speaking to the
motion of Mr.. Herbert, shat 1t is the duty Of
her Majesty's government to act in concert
with other neutral Powers to obtain moderate
terms of peace, and to withhold all acqui-
escence in terms which might impair the
tranquility of Europe" uses bold and un-
mistakable language, and OF such
character as is not calculated to
please the powers that be in the now
powerful empire of United Germany. The
present greatness of Germany is q source of
infinite alarm to the English statesman, and
the present government in England is blamed
for not taking more decided stand, when 1t
perceived that not only was France PROSTATE
at the feet of the invader, but was even hu-
inflated, insulted and prosecuted in her pros
tration. The niggardly policy of England
toward country which had been close ally
and friend for at least twenty years-'toward
a country which upon twenty battle fields had,
in unison with England, sacrificed her best
blood and noblest sons"-was treated by the
honorable gentleman with that warmth of ex-
preston which he is so capable of putting
forth. The selfish isolation of England has
enabled Germany to consolidate, and this con-
sOlidation he considers matter of the greatest
moment to Europe. "The unification of Ger
many under military despotism could not
be for the good Of Europe" This is the
expressed opinion Of Sir Robert Behind this
unification he perceives the coming together
of the peoples, movement which must result
in the ''earnest development of democratic
principles He has a good word to say for
the republic in France, and expresses the
regret that her Majesty's government should
have been in such hurry to hail the new
born empire of Germany, yet had not one kind
word for republican France. He was con-
vinced that the only system of government
that could prevail for good in France was the
republic. Though the motion of Mr.. Herbert
did not prevail, it is plain to be seen that
British statesmen are not altogether dead to
the events transpiring around them.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

THE Coal TROUBLES are becoming compli-
Gated again. The Reading and the Northern
Central roads have also raised their tolls. The
aim seems to be to overwhelm the miners by
hurting immense forces against them, and GER
tainly the fight is very unequal one but with
The aid Of Congress and the press the tyran-
nous corporations will yet suffer Sedan
defeat
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

the whole area of the United States, was a day
of enjoyment and day Of promise as the in
auguration Of spring. 1t was particularly
beautiful from the butterflies and flowers
which it brought out on Broadway and Fifth
avenue, though they are not yet of the spring
varieties. We have a fair prospect, in the
weather and the fashions, OF a beautiful spring
season
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

Mr.. MIKE NoRToN's new Police bill is .
rather ridiculous affair. Although the Metro
politan Police was republican idea, it is one
strongly favored by the peace-lovlng citizens
Of New York Of ell shades Of poHtics, S,d tt.sis
heat not to meddle with IL.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

POLITICAL STORM SIGNALS IN EUROPE
The fact of the workingmen of Liverpool,
British and Irish, coming forward in mass
meeting to condemn the 'incompleteness OF
Premier GladstoDes amnesty to the Fcnians, "
and urging that all the convicts now held in
prison for offences against the present system
Of British rule in Ireland be set free-as re-
ported in our cable telegraph to-day-consti-
tutes in itself most significant evidence of
the rapid fusion of the European peoples for
the furtherance Of the cause Of political radi-
calism. II don't matter, apparently, whether
the motive agency be called Feniansm or Car
bonarism, so long as it acts as a leverage
against the existing system Of absolutism in
government. Such are the political 'storm
drum signals OF the Old World.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

THE METHODIST Book SUBJ COMMITTEE,
having re-enacted its old farce, has adjourned
until the Goth OF this month. For instruction
in the art Of chow not to do it, commend US
to this committee. Here ii has been in ses-
sion more than week trying to select couple
of bookkeepers and accountants to examine
the books Of the Concern for the frauds alleged
to exist therein, but by some process Of leger-
demain not understood by the outside world it
has failed in this simple duty. The committee
and one of the referees, Judge Fancher, had
agreed upon gentleman but DR.. Lanahan's
counsel, Judge Reynolds, acting, no doubt,
under instructions, refused to endorse him, and
here the matter ends. The members Of the
committee have gone back to their respective
conferences and in few weeks more they
will be here again to sit for another while and
then probably to adjourn in the SANE manner.
and every trip they make and every day they
sit the Concern has to pay the bills. It looks
as if this vexed question was never to be sat
isfactorily settled.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

Nor DEEP ENoUGH-The bill in Congress
removing the duty on bituminous coal, there
being no duty on anthracite to remove. We
say it is not deep enough, because it does not
touch the railroads concerned in these anthra-
cite combinations. Congress will have some
day 10 ''regulate these and all the other rail-
ways OF the country, and "the sooner the
hetter.~
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

WOODS MUSEUM Broadway, corner s0th st-Perforn
ances everv afternoon and evening.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

BOOTHS THEATRE, 2Sd a.. oe.we 5th ana 9Th AVS
RIcuELIEu. Matinee at 2-wEHLI CONCERT.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

The REBELLION IN CUBA.-By telegram
from the HERALD's special correspondent in
Havana we learn that desperate encounter
had taken place between force of six hun
dred rebels and four hundred Spaniards. The
latter fought with great determination until
their ammunition was exhausted, when they
retired, with loss Of one hundred and sixty
killed and wounded; the rebel loss supposed
to be equally as large. Four hundred rebels
aAacked an entrenched tower near Puerto
Principe, which was defended by only twenty
five Spaniards. The attack lasted two
hours, when the rebels were driven off.
The Spanish loss was three killed and twelve
wounded. Many an animal is dangerous in
its dying furry, and such appears to be the
case with the Cuban rebellion. 1t may be best
to remain at a distance and not suffer unneces-
sary loss while the death agony is upon it.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

wALLACK's THEATRE. Broadway ana 18Th street,
RoMANoE AND REALITY.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

LIMA EDwIN's THEATRE. 72o Broadwav.-HUNrgD
DOWN; Or, THE Two LIVES MARY LEIGH.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING
BOOTHS THEATRE, 2sd e.. pe,we,n s.n ana 9Th avs
RIonELIEu. Matinee at2-wEHLI CoNcKRT.
WOODS MUSEUM Broadway, corner soth st-Perform
ances everv afternoon ana evening
NIBLo's GARDEN. Broadway.-TnE SPECTACLE cr
TIE BLACK CROOK.
,wALLAcK's THEATRE, Broadway ana 18Th street.
koAANoK AND REALITY.
LIMA EDwIN's THEATRE 7ao Broadwav.-HuNrEp
DOWN; Or, THE Two LIVES OF May LEIGH
LA PEIIcHoLE
OLYMPIC THEATRE Broadway.-TuK RronrLIRU or
Tux PERIOD
BowERY THEATRE. Bowery.-PoNr; OR, WAY Down
SoUTH-ZELIsA.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE. rwentr.foursh street.
SARATOGA
NEW YORK sTADT THEATRE. & Bowery. ry.-THx
AEERY WIVES OF WINDSOR.
GLOBE THEATRE. 72s Brosdway-vAEIxrY ESrKr.
TAISNEST, &c.-ArTEB THE WAR
sTEINwAY HALL, Fourteenth street.-GRAsp Coz.
OKRT.
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUsIC-GRAsp Cosoxrr
BY THE BRooRLYs CHORAL UNION
MRS. ?. B. coSwAY's PARK THEATRE. Brooslyn-
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE, aol Bowery.-yA.
RIk1Y ESTTRTAINhKET
THEATRE CoMIQUE, 64 Broadway--CoxIo VOCAL.
INs, kEGho AoIs. 6o.
SAN FRANCISCO MINSTREL HALL sss Hro.av.
NEGRO MINsTRKLsY, FABoEs. BuRLEsoUEs, &o.
BRYANTS NEW OPERA HOUSE, ed st., between 9Th
ana 7ih avs-NEaRo MIssrRELsY, EcosNrRioITIEs, &C.
BooLEy's OPERA HOUSE. Brookiyn.-HooLEY's AND
KELLY LIONS MINsTRELs.
APOLLO HALL. 18th street and Broadwav-
DR. ConBY's DIoRAMA OF IRELAND.
soMERyILLE ART GALLERY, 81 Fifth ayenue.-Ex
BIBITIoS OF WoEas ART.
NEW YORK CIRCUS, Fourteenth sree.-sorsEs IN
TIE RING. A0RoBATs, 6C
NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY, sls Broadway
SCIENCE AND AIT.
DR. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM 7g Broadway
SCIENCE AND
The New York herald., 1871-03-02
The Boston, Hartford and Erie RnilrOa

The Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad.
Our law report to-day discloses the fact that
the answers and denials put in by the Boston,
Hartford and Erie Railroad Company to the
petitions filed against them in the Southern
district of New York by James Alden and
Adams Express, praying for an adjudication
in bankruptcy, have been withdrawn. 1t is
probable that Judge Blatchtord will to-day
sign orders adjudging the railroad company
bankrupt, as papers with that import were
drawn up yesterday and made ready for pre-
sentation to the Judge for his approval and
signature.
1t is to be regretted that great undertaking
be commercially unfortunate; but corpora
tions of this character as well as other char
tered bodies following different courses of
busioess will now and again get into financial
embarrassment In that case the only alter
native is to get out Of the embarrassment in
the best and safest possible manner.
We would suggest that there ought to be an
amcable settlement Of these bankruptcy pro-
ceedings. The railroad company, by its with
drawal Of the answers it had put in, seems to
be inclined for peace; and We believe the best
thing under the circumstances would be for the
representatives Of the company and the credi-
tors to come together and accept such compo-
sition as the company may, after an honest
and faithful investigation of its pecunary
affairs, be able to offer. If this course be not
adopted litigation must inevitably proceed,
and much Of the money which otherwise
would 60 into the pockets Of the creditors will
assuredly find its way into the purses of the
lawyers, who in railroad suits always expect
and generally receive 'sbig fees"
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

NIBLo's GARDEN, Broadway.-TuE SPECTACLE I
THE BLACK CROOK.
The New York herald., 1871-03-02

THE EXCITEMENT IN WALL STREET AND
RISE IN SToCKs.-The rising markets in Wall
street are the counterpart Of the drama
enacted in that region eight months ago, when
Europe was plunged into what was then
believed would be general war. Yesterday
evening the whole Stock Exchange was
scene of the utmost excitement when 1t was
known that the treaty Of peace between
Prussia and France had been ratified. The
brokers bought everything on the share list,
and prices rose amid tumult and clamor that
attested the brilliant future which peace opens
up to the eyes Of commerce and finance.
The beautiful spring weather, the news Of
peace, everything, in fact, seemed to combine
to make every one ''bull" The "bears'
changed their coats and came out strong on
the other side of the market. The general
serenity and good feeling made them believe
the millennium about to arrive
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-10-14

PLAYING CARDS s ANR : f ntfsHE Ns; At
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The Odd Fellows.
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CONTINUED from page 1.
ness; " legislate for the good and well.being
Of our various Lodges within our great jurisdic.
ton, and to exercise over them our psternal care
and consideration.
- During tho year just past our Order has been
in prosperous condition. Our membership has
been largely increased many new Lodges have
been instituted many have been instructed in
the beauty, morality and usefulness Of our prin.
cliples: and all over our great Prairie State, in
almost every city, town, village and hamlet may
be found affairs erected and dedicated to the prn.
pies Of Friendship, Love and Truth, Odd.Fsl.
lowship like mighty giant, is last sweeping
over our land and whilst our Order is being es.
tsblished in Germany, the fatherland Of so many
Of our Jealous and true.hesrted MEMBERS
Switzerland, our sister republic. South Amer.
ica,-as we'll as Australia and all the islands of
the sea, we here at home have not been idle.
Well may wa be proud of the condition Of our
Order in Illinois, now numbering 395 working
Lodges, witha membership of nearly 10000 in
good standing. Our jurisdiction stands in the
front rank, and is second To none and it is with
emotions Of pleasure that report to you. rspre.
sentativcs and Past Grands. that peace and har.
mony prevail within our borders. Brotherly
love, charity and kindness are prevalent In our
midst: and, from our rapid increase. it appears
that the time Is soon coming when we, like the
great man Of HIS age and time, shall weep be-
cause there IL no more territory to conquer.
DECISIONS.
DHundreds Of questions have been pr,pounded
to me, almost all Of which answered by refer.
ring to tho laws we now have. II Lodge Depu.
ties would examine the laws themselves, instead
Of permitting their Lodges to write to the Grand
Master. much labor would b. saved that sficer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-10-14
Re(n ADVERTISEMENTS.
UNDERwRITERS,
INSURANCE.

INC 'o"o"'ns circular rou the U-aerwrters Agency Of
New York, has been received byGT KELLOGG. Agent,
Of said company at this city, TO wit:
"NEw YORK, October 10TH 1871.
ITO Qua AGENTS: meeting of the officer, of the Co..
mania Hanover. Niagara and Republic Insurance Comn,n,o,
composing the Underwriters Agency was held ths 5,v 90
consider the proper for this Agency with ~
Chicago IRE The facts concerning risks are "a foos
"f eray risk have books In the bnrnt d,st,.
prors tOal loss pay $685. 00 and collect ensnr,rcs
from good, sound companies 10000; making net ,oss ~
Sso6,Oc0
"The individual companies Saa prepared meet their re-
1ectye payments Immediately adjustment OF claims
resolution passed directing The undersigned to expeda
| adjustments and to call for the cash at sight.
THE condition of the companies, after full settlement will
show upwards of hay milton dolQrs surplus over IN.
touched capitals leaving total assets at least millions and
ahaf We are, therefore, strong beyond question: and our
pohcyis among the safest In the country.
you will please push business with energy but with
even nom than usual crcumpecton character of risks
and at largely increased rates. RATES SHOULD BE DorBIRp
You can assure yonr customers that the Underwriters
Agency Is thoroughly sound and inservsye as ever
| Respectfully,
| "A. STODDARD,
oct'i4 General Agent"
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tive safety from the flames, and plenty OF vacant
ground on which to encamp. So. since Chicago
avenue bridge was useless, the whole tide turned
toward Division, which, from Grove to Halsted,
was untouched, and promised to remain 20. II
was not many minutes before = steady stream OF
carriages, drays, express wagons. and vehicles OF
every description were rushing pell.mell across
that bridge, interlocking and breaking, while
the southern streets leading up to Division were
damned with wagons, which occasionally caught
fire. The expressmen and drsyufen, stimulated
by the immense prices they were receiving-$9O
10 $50 load-drove their heavy teams reckless.
~ forward, breaking down the weaker teams,
and forcing their way across the river in order
TO return rs soon as possible for another load.
Sometimes they themselves came to grief, and
then. unfsstening their horses, tried to find an.
other wagon.
THE ROADS WE'RE FILLED WITH PEOPLE
crazed by excitement aud liquor, or Supplied by
smoke, and no regard at all was paid to them by
the drivers, 40 that AZ all those points numerous
accidents were constantly occurring. One man
was driving up Clark street with heavy load
when he fell from his seat
AND INSTANTLY BROKE HIS NECK.
The team was loaded with trunks marked
"Barton Esdall." Mrs. E.dall was taken from
her house in a half sensible condition. ouite
early in the morning.
THE VANDERBILT
crossing Division street either scattered them.
selves north or went straight west, while nanv
OF them ped themselves upon Grove Island.
which lies between tho North Branch and On.
den Canal When the trains moved = little vast
they found their way blocked By tho eass Of tie
Northwestern Road, which had been run M
there to AVOID the Are. and people we're com.