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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
BISHOP BAYLEY ON COLLEGE TAXATION.

At the last session Of the New Jersey Legislature
a bill was passed placing Seton Hall College, the
well known Catholic seat OF learning at South
Orange, n. j., on footing with other similar inst-
buttons in the State in the matter Of exempting its
property from taxation Recently it published in
Newark local sheet that OF the brand new men,
bers from the Statc OF Essexn had in pickle bill to
repeal bill number one. The reason given was that
1t gave extraordinary powers to the college, whereby
1t might own the entire town of South Orange, and
yet escape taxation. Yesterday. In communica-
Bayey states that the object and effect Of the law
pass ed ''was merely to place the college on the
same footing with other similar Institutions IN
the State and particularly with the Drew Seminary
at Madison which has the same privilege embodied
In It's act OF corporation. All the property owned
by the college, outside II the grounds proper are
the Bishop states small piece OF unimproved land
which was purchased for sand pitt and cost
$500. The "lands'' on the Orange Mountains cost
$780, and were bought Tor the stone
on them. The reverend prelate adds
that he has had no time to make
inquiries but he has doubt that II any taxes have
been assessed on those pendcles or ponies OF land,n
as Jebediah Ceishbolilam woud have called them,
they unave been readily paid In conclusion he
says:-"lt would seem to me to be a very just and
gracious compliment TO the cause Of sound learning
upon which the greatness and preservation OF States
much depend, for the Legislature to exempt
these institutions from taxation and assessments;
but If, from motives OF economy or the public good
those whe are acting in this matter-lt should be
thought best to withdraw these favors, the public
10 which your correspondent audes, should. and no
doubt will unanimously demand the repeal OF the
exempting statute not only In the case of Seton
Hall College, but Of all other similar Institutions In
n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
AFTER SEVEN YEARS"
The KeppIer Hotel Double Murder Mystery
in Newark--The Grand Jury md john
Engelhorn-rhc Onicial Investigation POST

The KeppIer Hotel Double Murder Mystery
in Newark--The Grand Jury md john
Engelhorn-The Onicial Investigation POST
p0ned, Not Aba nGOneS.
The appalling aud slngularly mysterious double
murder which took place seven years ago at Kep-
piers Hotel, in Newark an extraordinary phase OF
which was unearthed by the HERALD few months
ago, and the main facts OF the horror. so far as
known, then given to the public, continues to be
theme OF general discourse among the residents
OF that CITY, especially those who lived there at the
time OF the c0mmittal OF the crime AT the last
sion OF the Grand Jury OF Essex county, the case.
including the very remarkable affidavit made by
Mrs. Freytag, now residing at Jersey City.
occupied the attention OF that body, It Is
stated for several days. The affidavit IN Qnes-
ton alleged that John Engelli0rn now
q weto-do Newark livery stable keeper. had COM
municated to deponent, who Is his own full sister,
on the night OF the DAY the girls Rose Vital and
ledge that it was he who had despatched them, aided
by his wife. The various probable why aud where
a statement under oath have al already been been
g, gwen fully July IN a,our these columns. The
an Indictment against any one. Thereupon Mr..
Engehorn sent hts friend, ex-Aderman Aschen-
bach, 10 the HERALD representative with a request
fully exonerated In the premises BY the Grand
Jury 1t appears, however that this Is not the case
exactly. The consideration or the AFFAIR has not
been abandoned, but postponed until the arrival OF
an important witness from Milan, Italy. This w.t.
ness is Miss Freytag, Mr.. Engelh0rn's niece. who,
her mother alleges, was with her on the night thar
the atters brother made the alleged confession to
her on Jersey City ferryboat, and overheard the
same Miss Freytag has been in Italy for several
years past studying music with view to becoming
q professional singer.
Two OF the brothers OF Christina Koegel one or
the murdered girls, are now respectable manufac-
turing tailors in Mercer street. Newark quite well
Off. They declare themselves determined to leave
n IN n mo
to unveil the mystery which now hangs over thcir
murdered sister, and If possible. bring the perpe-
traitor OF this murder most f0ul'' TO his just de-
serts-the gaows. These are the facts Of the case
az IL now stands.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
Our Supply OF Water.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
great outcry has been raised against Mr.. Tweed
for selling to the city for the lake In Putnam
county which, 1t is said, he purchased for S25, O0O
This Is more than childish; for every seller will dis
pose OF his wares Al the highest price he can OBJ
tain for them But, leaving this out OF
the question, let US look at the real and
Intrinsic value OF the property In question
as assessed by parties not In any way, shape form
connected with the purchase. The lake In question
Is worth TO the city at least 81 000 In point Of
fact Its value cannot be estimated. Why during the
fearful hot summer last year. while streams, rivu-
lets and wells dried up the lake referred to gave
constant supply Of water, and but for the same sup
ply good portion Of Yorkvle would to-day be one
mass OF ruins. When the fire broke out last sum-
mer, IN the midst OF the cheated ferm,n In Ehrets
brewery on Nnety-second and Ninety third Streets
near Third avenue there was continual
flow OF water on the premises which
eventually saved large portion OF the
property. Had the water not been plenty
the flames would have reached the many wooden
buildings In the Vicinity; nothing could have saved
them. and nobody knows where the disaster would
have ended, nor can II be estimated what loss would
have been caused the city itself. The usual maxim
in trade Is that the seller sells at the high
est and the purchaser buys at the low
est Then why should people desire to know
what MIR. Tweed any man gives for
property he may dispose Off Further, Mr.. Tweed
at the time OF the purchase had connection what
ever with the Cr0ton Board, then presided over by
Mr.. Stephens. ]. d., Ninety second street.
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THAT MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
NEW YORK, jap. %, 1871.

new YORK, Jan. %, 1871.
To TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
The unacconnrable disappearance OF Edward Fitz.
patrick late paying teller In bank, has gwen
casion to SO many unfavoranle TO his reputa
ton that we deem 1t act Of justice to his family to
place on record the following statement:
On Saturday, the 2lst inst. at five P. NJ. he left
once with nve OF our clerks, one OF whom was
to leave on the Monday following for Virginia.
where he was Just admitted partner In dry goods
firm. The other clerks. in order 10 pay q cOmp-
ment TO this young gentleman, rendered him sup
per at a well known English chop house. where the
party remained till near seven O'Clock, at which
hour they left, and the sidewalk babe good night
TO Mr. Fitzpatrick sincethen every effort has been
made by his friends and the detectives to obtain
clue to his fate Dut up TO this date all In VAIN
MIR. Fitzpatrick was nine years In our employ,
OF which teller; he was perfectly temperate
never bought traded In stocks, lived plain Geo.
n0mical and comfortable with his Interesting family
OF wife and four children. He was respected and
esteemed Dy all who knew him; was man Of strict
integrity, and had our entire confidence. He was
about forty years OF age. With the exception
OF week In August OF each year he never was q
single day absent from his post.
EUGENE KELLY n co
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
A Bogus TAX COLLECTOR.

How n Westchester County Lawyer ssRaised
the Wind"-Alle2ed COnsummate Swindlc-
Five Thousand Dollars scientifically Ex-
tracted from a Railroad Corporation.
The village of Mount Vernon. Westchester county,
which OF late has been prolific in furnishing numer
GUS instances OF refined rascality, again crops up
as being the scene OF an alleged swndle,
which, for consummate eIrontery during a series OF
years. can hardly be surpassed William S. McClel-
Ian, a lawyer. residing in the town Of Pelham and
dong business in the village named, was arrested
there last Friday, complaint OF the New York and
New Haven Railroad Company, upon an order OF
Justice Tappen, of Brooklyn, in which he IS charged
with having
DEFRAUDED THE COMPANY,
during the last six years, out Of nearly $4,000 The
compliments set forth that the accused having
represented himself to the Superintendent Of the
company as the collector Of State, county, town
and school taxes for the township OF Pelham,
he presented each year to the company what pur.
ported 70 be correct tax bills against the property OF
complainants in that town. all OF which bills were
dollars making the gross amount OF the alleged
swlndle $4,000, as above stated. AS an instance OF
the manner In which
MCMILLAN PRorIrED HANDSOMELY
by the alleged pr0tracied swinde, IL is asserted by
the railroad company that In December, 1863, he
collected lee from them IN the way already indicated
Of the town Of Pelham. iled in the once
that the true amount Of the companyis
tax was only $685.. This latter amount 1t is
stated the accused paid to the authorized collector
and appropriated the balance, $1,254. 1t appears
that the accused, in order to carry ont
his purpose represented the collector OF
the town OF Pelham that he was the
attorney for the New YORK and New Haven
Railroad Company. and by this means obtained
blanks, In addition To other necessary Information
regarding the tax claims OF that town against the
company. On one occasion, when Mcclellan pre-
sented his annual tax bill to the cOmpainants hts
attention was called TO the
ENORMOUS ASS ESsMENT
OF their property in the town OF Pelham, amounting
to $685. OoO whereupon 1t is alleged that he assured
the compliments that he would endeavOr to have tt
lessened and subsequently presented another BILL
which showed a reduction OF the assessment to
$22, 900, whereas 1t mas since TRANSFERRED that
the real assessed value OF their property In
the town named was only $4,000 In addition to
the foregoing charges against Mcclellan it is under
stood that by representing himself to the supern-
tendent Of the road as being the District Attorney
for Westchester county he obtained signal favors
from that corporation during period Of two years.
The accused gave bonds to answer the various
charges when called upon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
CONGRESS-.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1871.
The House met for general debate, Mr.. Churchill,
(rep) OF N. ". in the chair, Speaker pro tenn.
Mr.. Cox, tdem.) OF N. ", In addressing the House
labor reform, said the best TO be made of to-
day in the House is to advise the people that their
representatives here have not the opportunity to
work in their behalf during the working days of the
week. Ever since this session have sought TO have
the chance TO reduce the taxes on COAL salt cloth
ing, shelter. &C. There is no such chance. Selfish
ness and class legislation absolutely rule here
The payment OF the pueblo debt 80 fast does
not develop our industries. My resolution for
cheap coal, DC. would help the people and not a
class out there is help 10 be had here this SEES
sion. Land grabs, air line railroads and the proper
appropriations take up our time. l desire quoting
the North American Repie0 u call hOnOred Sec
rotary OF the Treasury 10 an account for his
policy He would pay or the debt at the sacrifice Of
comes salt, coal, lumber leather, &C. ? the tax on
coal Is peculiarly harsh. 1t is not only tax on all
manufactures made by caloric and steam, but 1t Is
tax on the poor at this Indictment season when new
"strkes' are making coal cost so much. | shall be
one OF those here who will never let revenue reform
rest till IL Is successful, never
speeches were made by Mr.. Mayhem, In condem
Dation Of federal interference at elections; by MIR.
Calkin,. on the Alabama claims; by. Messrs. Bird,
mote national education; by MIR. Axtel, In defence
OF the land grant policy, and by Mr.. Armstrong, on
civil service reform The latter stated that he was
authorized by the committee on that subject TO re-
port resolution for all pending propositions. as
f0lOWS-
Resolved That the President OF the United States be aud
he hereby authorized TO prescribe snoh and regua
ons for the admission of into the civil service Of
the United States will best tho efficiency thereof
and ascertain the fitness OF each candidate In respect age
health character knowledge and ability the branch Of
the service he seeks to enter and for this purpose the Pres
dent authorized tn employ suitable persons ccnduct
such Inquiries their duties
atons for the conduct Of who receive appon
ments In the civil servce the President authorized
prescribe fees to be paid by all persons applying
ponmens which fees shall be applied the of the
expenses of making such inquiries.
Mr. MCCORMICK (rep1 OF Arizona made speech
the Indian question: after which, at hafpast four
O'Clock, the House adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
TIE 0N&IDA RrL'Er FUND.
81 BUSH LANE, CANsoN STREET,
LONDON, +. O., Jan. I3, 1871.

LospVS, =. W. Jdu. ID lotl.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
venture TO solicit the favor OF your supplying an
OMISSION for which am responsible In the list OF
subscribers TO this fund. Sir J. Lubbock, BART,
NJ. p, Is subscriber and treasurer TO the fund. The
worshpful Company OF Apothecaries mas also con-
tribu
am desired to take this opportunity Of cordially
reciprocang the expressions OF good will contained
IN your friendly notice and echoed In the
columns OF your contemporaries. The noble Saxon
heartness which inspired the exclamation OF
British ships In China, BLOOD Is thicker than
water,n has stirred the feelings of many OF US.
about annexing England nnds this response here
that whether we are annexed to you or you to u.s. 1t
would be well Tor both OF US that we came together
somehow the aspiration OF the late Earl OF Claren-
don is the earnest wish Of the great body OF this
nation, that the whole race every where speaking
the English tongue should be united In the bonds OF
one great confederation.
SIDNEY SMITH Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
THE RED RIVER COUNTRY.

The Manitoba Ministry COnplcte-OppOsitioA
to tho kxistins GOvernmeut-Feariul Ra-
wages Of Smallpox.
TORONTO Ontario Jan. IS, 1871.
special despatch from Winnipeg states that the
local Legislature OF Manitoba IS called to meet on
the 20 OF February.
The Ministry is complete, consisting OF Mr.. Boyd
as Provisional Secretary; Mr.. Gerard, Minister Of
Public Works and Agriculture Mr.. Mckay Will
probably be Commissioner OF Indian Affairs and Mr..
Clark Attorney General.
The Schultz party Is very excited, and IN some
quarters they threaten 10 oppose the government
with violence, claiming that nearly all the volunteers
will Join them.
Advices from Saskatchewan state that two thou
sand Indians and frce men have died OF continent
smallpox. The disease Is represented friyhtful
in It's rava2es whole families being carried OF by IL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
STEAMER suRNeo.
PROVIDENCE, r.

PROVIDENCE, r. J., Jan. 2s, 1871.
The steamer Utility, Captain II. Nickerson, OF the
Keystone line, between Philadelphia aud this city
took IRE this morning while lying at the wharf at
India Point. The fire broke out at half-past seven
O'Clock, In the hold and after the interior was nearly
destroyed the boat was scutted and sunk at tive
wharf. The freight, with the exception OF the coal
and iron, had been discharged. The steamer be-
longs to !. M. Huntington Il Co., OF Norwich. Conn.,
and WAS valued At $4,000. The loss Is estimated at
between $4,000 aud $4,000. Tnere is no Insurance
on the property.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY.
WOODSTOCK.

WOODSTOCK, Vt, Jan. %, 1871.
An unsuccessful attempt was made last night by
professional burglars TO break open the Woodstock
National Bank. The vault has double doors and a
safe inside. The burglars hung wet blankets over
the windows and with blasts OF powder started the
outer deer and Its casing, but got no further They
LEFT behind tools powder fuse and various articles
showing that they understood their business and
were fully equipped. Probably they were disturbed
in their operations, but nothing was known Of the
matter until the cashier went TO open the bank this
mUurnQ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
Death OF COMMISSIONER CHARLES ". N:WToA.

The death of this estimabe gentleman Is an
nounced. His funeral will take place from Grace
church, OH the Heights, Brooklyn, AT two O'Clock.
tomorrow. The Commissioners Of the United States
Courts In this city including Messrs. White Belts
Shields, Osborn, Stilwell, Davenport Owens, Met
calf and Gutman have announced their intention to
be present at the funeral Of their late colleague.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
NEW YORK CITY.

The following record VIII show the changes In the
temperature for the past twenty-our hours in COM
parison with the corresponding day OF last year.
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's Phar-
macy, HERALD Building, corner OF Ann street,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29
WEST VIRGINIA SeMAT0aSHip.

WHEELING, Jan. g, 1871.
special despatch from the State capital to the
Inteligencer this morning says:-"Mr. H. G. Davis,
OF Marshall county. was nominated for United States
Senator IN the democratic caucus on Thursday
night The vote stOod-Davis. 81; D. Lamb, IL; B.
II. Smith, IL. The election will take place next
CueSuaY.
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ARRANGEMENT or fIlglNs.

ALBANY, Jan. %, 1871.
Filkins was arraigned in the Court OF Oyer and
Termner to-day on charge OF robbery and pleaded
not guilty It was left for the counsel for the pris-
oner and the Districr Attorney to fix upon the day
fort
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29

Marshal Hart during the past week granted the
following licenses:-To express, 8; carts and cart
men. Ia; vendors, 20; stages, A. porter /; drivers,
So. Total, loo. Whole amount received, Sis.
The number Of police arrests have been smaller
since the appointment OF Superintendent Kelso
than for many previous years, showing the efl-
cheney OF the force and the absence OF crime IN the
city.
The old census return for the Second ward showed
population Of zoos, and the new return states the
number Of inhabitants to be l,312-an increase OF
3o7 Sixth ward Old return, 272; new, l27S; IN
crease, q.
A concert will be given tomorrow evening at
Steinway Hall, In aid Of the Sunday school Of st.
Ann's Free Church for deaf mutes. The programme
comprises various quariettes ana songs by Kreuzer
Beethoven, Mendelssohn, LucanLOn, &c.
Mr.. C. D.. Cardozo chief Of the Ordinance Bureau,
makes the following weekly repOrt:-Whole mum.
Der Of complaints received for violations Of corpo.
ration ordinances, 1903; settled H. and the balance
have been referred to the various departments for
remedy.
Rev. Robert Collyer, the eminent Chicago DIVINE
iSo lecture upon "Clear Grit" before the Mercantile
Library Association, ct Steinway Hall, on Tuesday
evening next. The lecture is new 10 New York, but
u has been delivered frequently this season at the
West ana in New England.
The Rev. H. D Lake, one OF the Paulist Fathers,
viii lecture this evening at St. Paups Institute,
Eighth avenue, near Fifty fourth street, on "Cur
ran The Irish Orator and Patriot.u The subject OF
the address having many ardent admirers in this
city, there will doubtless be large gathering
AT eight O'Clock yesterday morning an ounce
bullet was shot through the front window OF the
cigar store Of N. p Barracks. 81 West Broadway.
The ball passed through the entire length OF the
store and lodged In the wall at the rear Barasch
surmises the shot was fired from Sixth avenue car
which was passing at the time.
Mr. James Watson. the County Auditor still re-
mains In the same deiirious condition that he was
in yesterday morning. His condition is pronounced
extremely critical, although the parent has rallied
somewhat since the operation Of trepannns, per.
recovery Is scarcely expected BY his friends.
90 = go, ID ..sss. -.
superintendent Donahue OF the Free Labor
Bureau, Nos. s and 10 Clinton place, for the week
ending January %. mad TIA applications for EN-.
ployment or the number las were from males and
500 females. Male help required II; female, SIS.
Situations procured for so males and 528 females.
Whole number Of situations procured for the week,
sos.
On account Of the stormy weather for the past few
days the drawing In the grand prize distribution
scheme for the benefit Of the Home for Soldiers and
Sailors Orphans has been postponed until wednes-
may 81 s d the e awnS WIN
Davidson No. 58l Broadway, opposite the Metro.
pOlitan Hotel
Mr.. Bernard Smyth, Tax Receiver, has collected
for taxes during the past week the following
amounts
Jannary ysnuary t5s
January A....... 10, 400 January 2T......... 41St
Total...... ,9S2
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=
Average temperature for corresponding date
last year. ............,.. 10
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Fire Marshal McSpedon reports that there wer
thrty.three fires In this city during the past week
involving loss Of s165, 1859. The assurances upo
the property destroyed amount to 81, 1872, 800.
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Mr.. George b. Lincoln, formerly postmaster OF
Brooklyn, has become managing agent IN this sec.
tl0n for the National Life Insurance Company
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There were BAL births 104 marriages and 47S
deaths In this city during the past week.
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Marshal Hart during the past week granted tho
following licenses:-To express 8; carts and cart
men. Ia; vendors, 20; stages, 4; porter Il Drivers
So. Total, LOG Whole amount received, Sis.
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The police made 1888 arrests during the past
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29

The number Of police arrests have been smaller
since the appointment OF Superintendent Kelso
than for many previous years, showing tho eff
city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-29

On account Of the stormy weather for the past few
days the drawing In the grand prize distribution
scheme for the benefit Of the Home for Soldiers and
Sailors Orphans has been postponed until wednes-
day evening, February l. The drawing viii take
place at the store OF the treasurer, Dir. J. Mob.
Davidson, No. 58l Broadway. opposite the Metro
pOlitan Hotel.
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The old census return for the Second ward showed
population Of l.OO5 and the new return states the
number OF inhabitants to be l312-an increase OF
3o7 Sixth ward. Old return q, 272 new, 2l27s; IN
crease. q.