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New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
DELINQUENT CONTRACTORS.

The law provides that if contractors for
street improvements unnecessarily delay the work
specified in their contracts, 1t shall be done
by the Department of Public Works at the
expense Of the contractors their securities. Comms
soner Van Mort sent notice. Saturday to the follow
ing contractors for street improvements, that if the
work required by their contracts is not finished by Aug
81 il will be completed as provided for by law:
James Kehoe. contractor; Luke OReilly and Lewis
BrOs sureties contract for regulating, grading curb
ing euttering and tagging New-ave., east and west
Ount Morrissquare). dated Sept !, 1sGd Peter VOOr
his contractor; Wm. Vo0rhs and JACOB Noorns, sure
ties contract for regulating grading &C. Forty second
St. from SecOnd-ave 10 East River dated July 1865
John Kinsley, contractor; James Donnelly and John
Peterkn sureties contract for regulating, grading &C.
Fortietlst, fromBFirS TO Secondaye, dated May 10,
1857. II. McGrane contractor; John McGrane and n.
A. Chllds suroes contract for regulating, grading &c,
Observation-Disclosures, from Eghth-aye. 10 the
Harlem River, dated sept "a, ls9l PaIck Farley con
contract for regulating, grading, &C. Fourthaye from
Fifty-eghth TO Seventy irstst. dated June 25 1863
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
POLICE NOTES.

The dwelling of VIM. +. Root, at No. 81 Bridge-st..
Brooklyn damaged $500 BY yesterday Insured BY the Han
Company.
The residence Of Charles Kenyon, at No 443 Her
kmer Brooklyn was robbed Of clothing value S3 cnng The ao
Of the family in The country.
A fire in a front room on the fourth floor of the
residence Of sseeny No 40 Thirty urhst Saur
day night, damaged furniture SlOo insured.
Arthur Castle, age 49, of No. Rapelye-st., was
arrested Yesterday Brooklyn for he alleged theft worth Of
clothing and ewelry feovboarder, John Biggen.
The frame dwelling and saloon of Mary Lucas, at
Brooklyn damaged 800 by Gre, yesterday
ng Insured for 900 BY the PbGnT Company Of Brooklyn.
The body of an unknown man was found in the
North River Tbirehs yesterday The deceased
hight Light eOmperoned and wore blue flannel
shirt and blue oyeras.
A row of frame tenements on Third-aye, between
Fourteenth ard Fheenh South Brooklyn were st on 1e on na
was arrested while eseapng.
Joseph Hail. age II, while on the per at Roberts :
Brooklyn Saturday pushed into The dock O hen ana
Thomas Mclaughlin Of No 70 RoOeyett, hesioA aho Ho"V
escaped drowning. The McLanghhns we're arrested
John Orr, jaior of the New-York City, Prison.
while Hhaye Brooklyn Saturday evening nag h POCKET
which subsequently onnd On Tue
persons Henry Thompson william Cook, who arrested
Charles Rhode convicted in the United States Cir
Court eeeung fraudulent bond for the release OF seized WHISKY
and sentenced 10 pay a6ne released Saturday BY Com
s~e the Law providing for the discharge of eonyes
too poor 70 pay their Ines =
At Jefferson Market, yesterday, Charles Gordan,
committed for assaulng and Iobng Francs Moran Of
No s2 Patrick Flynn, saloon keeper
Threenthst locked for assaung Ohcer Murphy who at
him Tor drey conduet Thomas Kelly assaulted
saturday Charles Beck of No. 65 Seyenthaye and M his thumb on
visited Saturday night by the police, Yho ar
keepers Elizabeth Smith Nellie Thompson and Two qn@
locked Jefferson Marke Thomas Brady and John
Eaton charged breaking into the hqaoI Of Joseph Buckley at
No NestN NueieenthsLi we're committed.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
RASE-RAIT.

The exciting contests in the championship
during the past week will be succeeded by more
first class games ths week. the visits Of the Boston Red
Stockings, the champion Athletics. and the champion
club Of Canada this city, presenting opportunities for
very attractive displays. The Canadian champions the
Maple Leaf club OF Guelph will visit this city on Thurs
day play with the Mutuas after return with the
Baltimore nine in Baltimore. The Boston club VIII ar
rive to-day and Will play with the Mutuas tomorrow
and the Athletics will play with the Aantes on Friday
and the Mutuals Saturday. The Mutuals sustained
their fourth defeat Boston at the Hands OF the Red
Stockings Saturday by OF to 3, and the Atm
letcs again defeated the Baltimore nine at Philadelphia
by a score OF 10 TO 6.
There are now only four professional stock company
mines in the cOuntry-he Athletic Baltimore, Boston and
Mutual clubs all the other cOntestng mines in proes
sona circles are cooperative clubs which pay their play
ers by share Of the gate money. These now include
the Atlantic Cleveland Eckford Mansfield and National
cubs. The games played by the dsbanded Olympic and
Troy mines TO be thrown out by the championship
committee.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
EXCITEMENT IN UTAH.
OBITUARY..
MRS. MATTHEW'S.

Mrs Matthews, mother of the Hon. Schuyler
Colfox died at South Bend yesterday, of cancer she
will long be remembered at Washington as having pre-
sided at her sons receptions during his speakershlp
She was lady of gentle, dgnihed, and refined manners
and was held in high esteem by very wide circle oil
friends and acquantances. Her first husband schuyler
Coax father of the Vice President an officer OF the
Mechanics Bank in this city, where he lived and died.
his only son being born four months after his DEATH
Mrs. Colfax, several years afterward, married
Mr. Matthews and removed to the village OF
New-Carlsle in Northern Indiana. During the MINOR
ity of Vice President Cofax the family lived together
and when Mr Colfax became Speaker of the House OF
REPRESENTATIVES, Mrs. Matthews and daughter accom-
panied him to Washington his wife being then con-
frmed invalid Mrs. Matthews was q woman of more
than usual intelligence, fond but firm mother ana ha u
the entire confidence, esteem, and al devotion oi her
distinguished son during all the trying years OF MS
early life and his later and successful manhood
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
MINERAL TREASURES IN THE GREAT WEST
DIAMOND SEEKERS, pIsCOvER1Es.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1O.-A Los Angeles
dspach announces the arrival there Of the Todd party,
with Prof Glass from the Geological expedition through
Arizona and NewMexico. They have 1000 pounds OF
specimens Of gold and silver and other ores and several
pnts Of precious and doubtful stones collected on the
route from Wngate to Albuquerque and on the Dor
deTs Of Arizona, IN what called the Ant HIS. The
precious stones all discovered al the surface They
nave genuine TuDes. the specimens ranging from tbo
sIe OF large pea downward. The diamonds, II any are
small and OF little value. The party found ricl gold ana
slVerDeannR quartz near Fort Wingate. They also
claim 10 have discovered flowing OilspriDgs that VIII
weld nom 10 10 100 barrels day, Bat Will not dyuleo
tbeU precise scauOD. In Old DOuDds VI ancient
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
LONG ISLAND CAMP MEETINGS.

Over 5000 persons attended the camp-meet-
ing at Merrck L. l., yesterday From the opening of
the meeting on Thursday last the attendance TO Sat
urday had not been as large that OF former years,
owing partly, doubt TO the Sing Sing meeting and
the meetings 60 held the grounds Glen Cove
and shelter Island Aug 20 and Since last year the
Morrck Association have expended large of money
with any the State This year over 800 tents
have been erected, and most of them arc oceupieu'
Many of the cottages have been occupied by ther
since June l. The Association forbids tne sa0
of lots, but any person hold lot as long as ho
pleaSes, at an annual rent of S5, without "Ao'
assessments. The profits of the meeting laeV
year were Sl,236 IS, which was used lo' '
support Of poor VI. T. Churches and neeuy hiie'
in the district Three hundred conversions ere I'M
last year During the past week the % ~, Revnolds
bell Fletcher Hill. Putney Merwin C2Ine' I'D otbers
Smith, True, French, Stansbury, Pease' fVo az" on con-
have Oicated. The children's meellnEs 49, of Tho
Quoted bv Misses Hill and StansDuIy, hauy ~. ~ 20
clergy who went TO their posts on SatuI udl 20
minister TO their home congregations ~; on
urn to-day and remain until the close OF the "a "a
Thursday Services held yesterday, ao 'U nd
stand at 10 a. m, p and r. M IN baI6 ofter
speaking i'm the church and private tents WERE Ie in,
each service. The meeting was III - " In con-
Elders Merwin, sing Fletcher anu atS 49, W the week
duct the exercises during the REMAINDER VI & tn sd
The are easily reached by the SOuth 0ue
The Prospect campmeetng grounds at shelter lsianu,
are rapdly apprOaching completion, anu many
arc b{idiH The new hotel is rapidly filling with guests
Peliyus services were held in the campmeetng grove
Yesterday, at 81 p. me- Dy the he'' MI "e'ii'" i
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
YACHTING.

The vessels of the New York Yacht Club will
meet to-day, Glen Cove, whence they will proceed on
the annual cruise 10 New-London, Newport, New-Bed-
ford Vineyard Sound and, probably Portland. The fleet
will include the Columbia, Tidal Wave, Magic, Resolute,
and will DC commanded by RearCommodOre Osgood.
During the cruise the Tidal Wave and Madge will sail
an ocean race the championship cup and at Newport
schooner and sOOp prlZeS Will DC gwen III regatta 10
be sailed Aug 20.
In a race off New-Rochelle recently, the Maude
rgged with iib and mansaIl, beat the W. F. Davds cat
rgged, only minute IN Of 20 miles. The same
yatchs have been matched for purse OF 5000 10 san
from the Neptune House, New Rochelle, 10 miles TO the
wudWard and return, about Aug. 20.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
CPIC KET.

The advent of the English cricketers will
create quite in crcketing circles in Canada and
the United September great interest being
manifested TO the champion cricketer of the world
W. G.. Grace Besides this wonderful hitter the y
uavers who are now on their way 70 Canada include
those fine felders, A. Lubback and L. i. Walker The
Hon c. Harris too Is fine bowler and an excellent
bat Their fast bowler is H. Appleby The ~ Will be
tnc guests OF the Toronto Club, who will pay all the
travelling expenses OF the visitors. The Toronto Club
has assessed an clubs playing with the English eleven
500 in gold. This the Montreal Hamitop, London and
other Canadian Clubs aud also the Phlladep1ia Ciubs
and the IT. George Club this city, have raised and
with all these organizations the eleven will play matches.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
DEPARTURE OF THE FRENCH BAND.

The Garde Republicaine Band sailed from
this city for Paris Saturday morning in the steamer
Washington The steamer Sleepy Hollow having been
chartered by the French residents of this city, about
1900 persons accompanied the larger vessel down the
bay AS the Washington left the pier, sautes were fired
colors dipped by the neighboring vessels In
the harbor Amid the cheers OF immense concourse
the French musicians responded by playing the
"Marseillaise" and HAL Columbia while the
Garde Lafayette Band played "Home, Sweet
Home" Those on board the Sleepy Hollow
seemed anxious to have the members OF the band de-
part with pleasant memories and cheer after cheer was
given. As the vessel proceeded seaward the French
hand PLAYED several selections The Sleepy Hollow
turned homeward when the Washington reached Sandy
Hook and al the parting salute fired, " Hail Co
mmbia" was played by the French band.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
THE CRIMINALS INDEX.
TWO DAYS UOLENCE-rROBABLY FATAL AZ
FRAYS.


FRAYs.
Patrick Brodin, age %, of No. 81 CTOsbyst.,
went 70 pay 10 agent az No. 81 Crosbyst
saturday. aud while there quaueled with the agents
clerk Patrick Doody, beat him about the head and
body with cluU, iunicting severe scalp wound. A
IbysIean declared BIOdu's injuries TO be very dan
CeTous.
Leila Anderson age % white, Of No. l3 YorBst, was
kcked in the abdomen by her husband John Anderson
ColOIcd, Saturday and was severely injured. Her
husband was arrested.
John BIoder during O. fight with John LaIkin in the
boarding house No Whitest Cd Saturday, received
scalp wound
Thomas Hackett, age 60 was struck with bottle by
his wife during quarrel Saturday, and was severely
cut on the back Of the head and neck.
CoTnciius Shea, age 70, and Thomas OHair, age 49,
both Of No % Roses'. on coming of their home 10
go 20 work, on Saturday morning were attacked by
several unknown men ana severely beaten. Shea had
bs left arm broken and badly cut on the head and
O'HaI severely injured the head and face. The
injured billpOsters, and stated 20 the police
That they had rented in Rosest, but few days
previous ana knew Of for the assault Michael
honahau No. ~ Madsonst, was .aTTested and den
tined a. one @; the assailants.
IeleI MCbah, age -, OF NO. 20 EhzaDethstp dui1he
al alteration with an unknown German in lager beer
saloon al No. l92 Canast saturday, struck Ton
The head with boe, and bad his skull fractured The
Georce Keep Of No sI4 West Thirtyninth-st stab
ana rtNnll-dYe., during quarrel on Saturday night
Jos pa Hopkins, builder, residing az BedfOIdaVe.
aud E-Ftist., Brooklyn, l. D., found Mary Ann Doyle.
az IDIOT age IT, Iaylug u frame building ~ course OF
construction by Inn, aud requested her 10 90 out As
Le refused ht became angry and attempted drag her
into the seet when she took up brick aud struck hIn
Iu he temple InhicllDg wound which may result
fatally. The grl arrested Hopkins had iust recOv
cred fIom severe injuries inflicted by gang roughs
Jew months ago.
John Kelly Of No. l2 Smtbst Brooklyn while intOx-
lcated Saturday night beat h daughter Mary on the
head WItb hs heavy boots, In1lctDg several serious
wounds. lie was locked up
James CanaTse, occupant Of the tenement house
No. ISZ FTstst Brooklyn, T.. d.. returned home drunk
Saturday night aud after beating bIs wife, threw
hehted kerosene lamp al her, Tghtuly burning her
left and He was arrested
Jack Bremen. MIKE MaOney and Peter Mullady,
Brooklyn pOt cans, fought ~ Iulys liquor saloon, at
1yrteaye and Adelpbi s on Saturday night, and Bren
IeT Dit of the end Of Mulladys nose.
Henry ROmer age u, Of No IS9 Goerckst. was
stabbed u the neck and slightly wounded by William
HeIther age IS, OF No 6O5 East Tweftbst, during
quarrel pier at the foot OF InIrd-s, yesterday
James McCabe chei Of the "bwamp' gang, while
WALKING IN Frankfortst, last night, met Cbas Mcbride
another member OF the gang who Immediately struck
hn on the bead with q loaded cane, ana then drew u
fo'ei'er asd med three sbstA eDe Of which entered
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
HOME NEWS.

THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT DICKISsoNs, IN PARkKo"
esu-7ao Noon-siO To- m.-9l' Mdmght-">
CENTRAL PARK METEOROLOGICAL DsPAFTNhfsI % nv ~,
yNponr YoRT ENDING Al 2 p n, AuG ~ io'S.
lneies ~
seah - ~ i,c A. 40 2s1 Msrimun Aug Ht10
Minir Al Oh ON Aug l29 s9 Minimum At NJ Aug o''' 9
.260 Range
,ng R,n from 1870 A. m 10 2 D. Amount Of water 30 inch
Distance Travelled by the during the week B2 miles
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
CRIMES AND cAsUALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

... Fires raging in the pineries along Puget Sound
doing great damage
An iron bridge at Newcastle Pa, across the
Ctepaneo River Saturday during heavy thandstonh man
who had sought shelter ander I vas Killed
- Tom Duric awaiting trial for attempting TO
t pbp Iawey Edy n " hy a. aud Who escapsd from
be Monticello County Jail the "a Of August has not been
recsptured
A Deputy United States Marshal arrested nine
men Al Fam0ra Fnil} suspected O being members o gang o
cotee operations that vicinity hs'e extended over sew
oral yeafs
Fonr negro minstrels went into the Chinese
os At West poni Caaes Cal fhisJ Heh destroyed several
6pdlg sbd stbd The 'Sses o' thousands OF o'p' ihJ "e
auts lad
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12

number about $50. number OF new men have been en-
poyed at reduced rates but have been found very ne
cient.
PATERsoS-wllam Smith, alias Valley" who es,
caped from Jail more than year ago, was anu
locked up Saturday. John Reagan, age co. or NO u
Millet., killed at the Rogers Locomotive WORKS
Saturday. by the fall OF heavy beam which several men
were remoylng Patrick Hayes OF NO 23 Elnst Juppou
from Erie express train at Clifton Saturday even
ing fell under the wheels, was over, ana sus
tanned Injuries which 10 IL believed will result fatally
NEwARK.-Walter Hutchings, son OF the Rev
Samuel HutchinRs Of this city, was drowned at COmmi
nipaw last Saturday morning. Capt. Michael BeahI0
a prominent politician, died suddenly yesterday morn
ing
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
MUSICAL NOTES.

Mr.. Theodore Thomas has added to his pro-
gramnes al the Central Park Garden, Strauss new
Manhattan Waltz"
A series Of Sunday evening concerts is to be
opened at Irving Hall on the 18th OF September under
t6e direction of Mr. L. r. Harrison. the well known con
cert manager and Mr.. Edward Ublg Librarian OF the
Philharmonic Society. There will be an orchestra under
the direction Of Mr.. Carl Bergman.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
ArrrMprs mo- REsIsT THE sHIPPING Law.


The announcement that the American
Congress- OF Grinnen, Minturn q Co.'S line OF London
packets needed crew. led the keepers Of sailors board
ing-houses TO make last effort to prevent the new
Shipping act in relation TO the enlistment OF sailors from
going INTO practical effect. Every device known to the
formidable plunderers used TO intimdate sailors
from Joining the ship and for this delay in loading the
vessel gave ample opportunity Threats and persuasion
failing, however and the United States Commissioners
obtaining a crew, the clearinghouse keepers dehanty
announced that they would prevent 10y violent means
the sailors from embarking. Capt Duncan, one OF the
Commissioners informed superintendent kelso OF inns
threat and after asking for protection. ordered the sail
Ors engaged 10 he Pier 90 f. r., where the congress
was living at $50 q. m Saturday The hour OF safihB
was not kept secret inasmuch the police wished 10
fest the power OF the bOardnghOuse keepers AppaI-
emily seeing the uselessuess of longer resisting the new
law the boarding house keepers did not mOest the s
ors although the latter arrived siDgly and had Waheu
past several the worst dens in the city, twenty poCe
men from the Second Precinct were present on e pier
and guarded the American Congress until lts departure
The act took eAect Tuesday last, and already $50
geamen have been provided with bcrtbs on DOaru Aihel
can vessels Most of the boarding house Keepers nave
registered their at the Seamans Exchange anu
is expected that all attempts at resistance VIII snoruy
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
PROMINENT ARRIVALS

ST. Nicholas Hotel-Gen N. F. Banks Of Massa-
the Hon. C. w Kendall NJ c. of Nevada Gen D. = UPns
Arkansas Mayor Of Wilmington, n G. Col William "al
Wasbngton, Judge r. Hitchcock Of Ohio Judge William Porter
Chicago and John Allen Of Watkins Y. Brro0rt Hg9se
BI Gov J. Gregory Smith Of Vermont o'arendon n
Johnston esq NJ p Of Ireland. MN fpfnh H0eF-hshoh
Chance n Consul AT Nassau John King OF Springfield
Ner. YORK Ho-The Hon Rec Of Alabama and C9i l. H.
Macon Of New Orleans deBdTh HOtst-Surgeon w NJ hhG u
81 james HOteC. G. Gilman OF Iowa. ..AstoT h0ase
John Cage Washington senator IhanseT was IN '"e Wy w
shnrti iilnaS esterla O bis way East
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12

McCabc's head near one of the ears Mcbride was
arrested -, p,,
John Davis, resident OF Conmpla st" bIoohyI,
while intoxicated stabbed his daughter Ctharne, age
O. IN the hand inalcnc slight wound, and also made
an atemp TO stab ROundsman Martin OF the Ihlrd sub
Precpcr the officer in self-deiense. dubbed the man
over the head, and injured him severely.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
RUPTURE

Successfully treated by Dr. n MARSH at his Radical Cure Irns
for all physical detories scientifically maze aud
adjusted Stockings Abdominal Supporters
Shoulder Braces MARSH Co, No Neey-st Private RON ahd
competent female wait upon ladies.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE.

cities they found relics OF toos, rsst nryationa
cloth centuries old Tho party sunersuh ii crossng the
and narrowly escaped pcrishlng ""'0
Colorado Desert.
EXCITEMENT IN UTAH.
SALT LAKE CRY, Aug. 1f.-Iheie nas DtU" ,naat "
great rush of miners to the mountains III ' ao,or q, a
., hcre in consequence OF the reported discovery y, =
o' mere ~ lode "a feet in width assaying siOo per
sod aTS @ Sos wos brought by party of prospectors
@ , ont Sr the Utah Mining COMPANY The SeaHa Tc o.
the the Granite o seRGSh hESh for and
The savage hTizona leaves tcmorro% morning t5c
The stock OF the Company has a., oeen hare
principal merchants ana pusncoo -
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
lAnLo 1ncement@I
Irritation of scalp-BURNETr's COCAINE cures.

WHEN THE CHOLERA RACED so FEARFULLY
AROUND rs LAST YEAR VIZ A OF DR..
JAMES C.RxSArvE BAIsAs BASDi ENOUGH HOWEVER, 10
PROVE ITS The WIFE or ONE
op ouA SAxEsE WITH CHOLERA, ASD
EVERY ETpoRr MADE 10 BREAK Up THE
DISEASE PROVED WOMAN EVIDENTLY BEING NEAR
nRR ESp At LAST occUBRED TO ADsSisTRE
Dr. JAYyEs CAEAyATIyE ACTED 20 BESEFoALLT THAT
IN A SHORT TINE CURED. IN OTHER cAsEs IT
ACTED EQUALLY WILL, At TIE FRsF APPEAR
Stg OF TIE DISEASE BREAK IT Up FEosPTIY
[Rev. J. H. Chandler writing from sap.
Visit f. LORDS new Cleaning and Dyelng
oa 60 BroadwAy Beeckes ate Of Broomes branch az
s aces feathers gloves &c beau
ualy eleaned coats pants, vests cleaned Ike new.
DooLFY's YEAST POWDER is q pure Baking
pog,Ier Emil weight. o l. Al tb and 5 10
New-York tribune., 1872-08-12
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.

WHITE PLAINS.-Ihe School commissioners
of Westchester County, consisting of the Hon. F. W
Glley Of the First District; G. W. smith, Second Dis
trict and Joseph Barrett, Third District, IN connection
with supervisors VIM. h. Teed OF Somers, f. c. suther
land of Whte Plains, and C. W Bathgate OF West Farms
will meet the Court house tomorrow FOR the purpose
OF examining candidates for the state Scholarship III
Cornell University.
WEST FARMs.-One Farrell, age about s. disappeared
from home on Friday morning. Ia the afternoon bs
body found IN the mil dam
NORTH NEw-YoRK.-The Presbytery of Westchester
contemplate the erection OF church on some ots given
by James Brown
MANARoNECK. William A. Boyd has been appointed
Postmaster. $4,000.
JERSEY CITY.-The Health Inspector reported
eight new Of smallpox during last week. The
Mountain House, on the Paterson Plank Road was
burned Friday night. Loss, $4,000 not insured.
The fire was believed TO have been incendiary.
William Knight OF No 22 Payoniaaye., was
Open air services were conducted yesterday IN East
Hamilton place by the Rev Atkinson and az the Gu
nard Wharves by the Rev. r. b. Yard Nnetysix car
loads of peaches Including II from Delaware and % from
South Jersey arrived by The Pennsylvania Central Rail
road Saturday. The Second Annual Festival of the
Jersey city schutnn Corps will be held at
Mount Pleasant Park to-day and tomorrow.
Thomas Murphy, In attempting TO stop team OF run
away horses on Bergen Hill, Saturday evening, was
Knocked down and fatally injured John Burke was
near Bergen Cut Saturday night. 1t rumorod chat
the new Police Commissioners will organize and appoint
new force OF policemen, and that the Mayor will sus-
tain the proceeding by signing for the pay
the new force The report that force OF policemen has
been detailed 10 guard the Statonhouses IN incorrect
HOBoKEF.-The corner stone OF the new Protestant
Episcopal Church, at Willow and sxhst4 was laid YES.
terday by Bishop OdeDheimer Addresses were made by
the Rev. Messrs Nevns OF II. Paups Church, Hart
mann, city missionary, and the bishop The edihce will
cost $4,000, which viii be given by Mrs Edwin A. Ste
yens who intends the church 10 bo "a memorial of her
youngest child. The stovedores employed at the
Bremen wharVes were informed Saturday
night that unless they would accept 80 cenis PEI
hour no work wonld be gwen TO them to-day. The men
held meeting at Odd Fellows Ha Yesterday, and re-
urT eka atgt
the struck for Increase of wages aud the Com
pany then agreed To give 40 cents hour hut re-
fusee 90 nll the contract The employees the Ham
burg Wharf will mite with the Bremen men and nave
ssn concluded 10 demand 40 cents per hour The strkct