Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-09-30
NEW YoRk CITY AFFAIRS.
The RunIcIpal. SItusfIon-Aatl-Tam TammaHy
DenOcrsts-Keeping up the Fire
en- the Ring.

NEW YORK, September 29.-The
municipal situation exhibits no ma.
terial change. The deputy cOmpt-
troller continues the work of examin-
ing into the finances and making such
suggestions as are deemed necessary.
It is contemp plated to introduce poll
cy of retrenchment in all the citv de-
partments. The deputy collector has
already addressed a Communication
to the city judges to see what reduc.
ton can be made in the force attached
to the courts. The department of
Docks, though thus far having suf-
fered hut little inconvenience from
Judge Barnsrd's Injunction, will soon
retire the $500, 900 for which the de-
partment has already made requisi-
ton upon the comptroller.
The subcommittee appointed to so
licit the cooperation of Governor
Hoffman last night, transacted very
important business, the nature OF
which at present cannot be disclosed
Conferences were held yesterday by
the leaders Of the anti-Tammany
Democrats, at which were present s
J. Tilden, VIM. F. Havemyer, and
other prominent anti-Tammany poll
ticians, with view Of harmonizing
the reform elements, and fusion was
agreed upon. In q few days theeeIn-
mittees viii be announced; VIM. F.
Havemeyer will be president of the
general committee, and VIM. E.
COurti5s and Max GOepp, vice presi-
dents.
The charge that Judge Hilton,
chairman Of the department OF parks
is the party responsible for the incen-
diary article published in the Star is
denied by that gentleman in letter
published to-day. Sweeney also
joins IN the disclaimer, though there
is no denial or retractiOn from Mr.. |
Fields, the gentleman who furnished |
the managing editor OF the |
sun, with the name of the alleged |
author of the srticle-Judge Hilton.
The district-attOrney yesterday re- |
fused to dismiss the case against Dan
iel Hart, the harbor-master, charged |
with malfeasance in Office, nOtWith- |
the fact that the original |
prosecutors had asked for the dis
missaI.
Bernard Costello has resigned his
position as a member of the general /
of Tammany Hall, on ac-
count of the dishonesty of the Tam.
many chiefs.
The builders association had a
turbulent session last night, during
which the present building laws were
denounced without measure. Some
outside parties, prompted by McGre-
,Or, superintendent of the depart
nent of buildings, who is charged
with fraud, attempted to make a dis
urbance, but were promptly elected
" the police.
Mayor Hall has been requested by
Deputy Comptroller Greene to call a
pecial meeting of the board of appOr-
lOnment, to take action in relation to
he issue of bonds, to provide funds to
neet the present needs OF the city gov
rnment.
The Foley injunction suit came up
his morning, for a settlement of the
rder of injunction. Judge Barnard |
aid ne would draw up new order,
, settle the question between the
arties.
At the examination, this morning,
Haggerty and Baulch, charged with
iealing vouchers from the cOmptrOl-
sr's o1fice, the attendance was very Z
nall. Night Watchman Murphy was j
but gave no new testi-
lODy of Importance. Rufus f. An
reWs, who found the ashes of the
IppOsed vouchers in the attic OF the l
concluded his evidence,
Then the counsel for the prisoners ar 8
ued that, no particular papers hav- l
y been proved missing, the case did
ot come under the statutes against ,
and he desired that an end 8
g put to the examination, so that the
latter should grow into indictment, {
lat the prisoners would have an Op-
of trial before an unpreiu- /
iced jury, when he would show facts
Icuipaung them. District Attorney 2
arvln replied for the prosecution. 4
ldge Bowling held the pr. soners to i
wait the action of the grand jury.
1t is stated on good authority this i
yening that men who figured promi- v
entity IN the riots OF '63 will be at the s
lass meeting disguised as laborers)
evening, and that one
urke, who was a leader in the draft
OTIS, will also be present, creating :
Ouble if possible.
Tweed, Sweeney and Hall to-day u
fused to meet with Deputy Comp Z
OLer Green to devise means to raise =
nds to pay the park laborers, and it
probable all work will be sus- :
ended. :.