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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-04

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TOLLS, INDEBTEDNESS, AND CONSTITUTIONAL oBLIGA-
TONS.
So long as the constitutional obligations remain and
the charges upon the canal revenues are unsatised
there is practical inhibition upon the Legislature
against reducing the canal tolls beyond certain limit as
well against dyertng the revenues TO any purpose
other than as specifically authorized.
The Canal Board did two years since, with the con-
sent OF the Legislature and IN view OF the rapidly ue
diversion OF trade to other routes and TO great extent
out OF the state TeduGe tae esha tSs on many sr'
Canal Board regarded this reduction as necessity and
The tolls were reduced to the lowest point which
present charges un0n the canals will JUSTIFY or per
been yindicated by the result Trade before then
diverted has been restored TO the canals,
the reduction in the rate Of tolls The gross earnings or
the canals for the past OF navigation demonstrate
toll sheet thus made and it is not probable return
to high tolls such were coeetbe when there was less
competition for freight. will be found either wise or
practicable. The results OF the business OF the last
son. which may be said TO be the first In which the prac
felt show that the canals under proper administration
OF their revenues VIII, III Drier period OF ume, fuy
canals free from ncumbrance capable OF yielding large
to theSate In OF the burdens OF the tax
payer and at the same time adding largely 20 the wealth
OF the State by the they attract 10 its borders
and the Temunerattye employment they give To large
and worthy class of citizens and vast capital To ac
compsh this result however the requirements and pro-
hibOns OF Constitution must be rgidly adhered To
and obsery ed In their spirit
A liberal or loose eonstructon-that which should
authorize diversion OF the earnings OF the canals ~
purposes not within the puryew OF that instrument may
and would be likely 20 defeat the intention
its fraers Notwithstanding the increase OF tuunage,
the gross amount OF tolls collected under the reduced
tOsheet less than they under the higher rates
toll and before the trade seriously diverted
II was Immediately prior TO the reduction ana We cannot
count upon increase with any certainty. To insure
the OF the debts charged upon the canal reyen
ues from the earnings OF the canals taxing the present
year the standard for the OF years and this
Ia IA far prudence wise economy Will authorize
rs estimate the future the funds must be admin
isered with gritty and strict economy The economy
mast have respect 10 the amount we'll as the object OF
expenditures. II mistake to suppose that large
pendltuIcs and Improved navigation are necessarily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-04
REPAIR TRUST FUND.

This fund is composed of deposits made by repair con
tractors to the faithful performance OF their
eral contracts:
The this fund hand last report vas $50 6 Oh
Interest during the 1850 %
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GENERAL FUND DEBT.

On the 3Oth Sept, 1871 the Sinking Fund under this
section Oyerdrawn $36666 g. In payment OF the IN
m this debt.
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terest this debt.
GENERAL FUND DEBT.
In addition to the above stock Indebtedness the canal
revenues are chargeabe with portion OF the general
funded debt Of the State known the General Fund
Debt for which the canals liable The debt ia
in accordance with the provisions Of section OF article
of the Constitution the first lien on the "surplus
enues and on the 30h Sept. 15T " 0to026 40 The
sinking Fund applicable TO payment thereof amounted
to 81, S05,74 30.
1t will be from the preceding statements that, on
the 3Oth day september last the aggregate amount OF
canal and General Fund Indebtedness, for which cerh-
Gates OF stock have issued. and bearing inter
est was s6O66O6 The interest on this debt pay
able quarterly the LIST days Of January APRIL July,
and October gold. The sum required annually to pay
the interest on the above debt estimating the premium
on gold at 10 per cent is Sl,O2O,671 so.
c. REyENUEs-CoMPARATIyE STATEMENT.
The following statement shows the aggregate receipts
and payments on OF the ordinary expenses Of
the canals for tho last two years: 1000
~ 1870. 1871.
Receipts from tolls. etc s3OIlJ5 S23R9s "a
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This statement shows falling on in the toll receipts
OF the fiscal year compared with those OF 1870 OF
s6l5Ss o. but Included in the receipts for tolls in 1870
(which has reference to the fiscal year from Oct 1852
TO sept 80 $780, the collection OF tolls at the higher
rates then In force from and including September to the
close of navigation 1862 1t being about threeseventbs
OF years collections which accounts for the excess OF
tolls for 1870 those received In 1871 There gam
in the net receipts, owing to the large decrease III the
cost of maintaining and repairing the canals, viz;
Decrease In expenditures. $6ioIOJ Us
Less decrease in receipts. Iof6o 20
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
THE FOURTH ON STATEN ISLAND.

On this ever-memOrable day, when the fact na-
turaly suggests itself to the sweltering BRAIN
crazed humanity to seek some COOL refreshing
corner, where an overtaxed brain and body can re-
ccive recuperation, and lay aside the cares and
worriments Of an everyday exhausted, dreary,
monotonous life, what more suggestive, quiet and
refreshngly cool place be found than the quiet
sequestered groves Of Staten Island, whose peaks
oyershadow the broad and fathomless AtlanticS
Yesterday, among the many who sought shelter
from the heat and oppressiveness Of our Overtaxed
and crowded tenement house community fully
fifty thousand embraced the opportunity OF quiet
sail to Staten Island. Upon the different ferries
each boat seemed taxed to her utmost to carry her
living cargo, and when. on the Staten Island ferry
the name of Westheld met the eye 1t seemed to re-
call the meanings and agonies OF a year ago.
The American, the German, the Irishman, and IN
'sbeautiful isle in the bay" as the William E.
Robinson termed it. The boats ran every half hour,
and were crowded with the most respectable class
of our citizens, many Of whom carried baskets, in
tent upon picnicing in the woods. The different
places OF pleasure resort on the island were well
Grove, Bechtes Park, Silver Lake, Dunn's Grove
and many others were crowded during the day;
and strange to say, there were only three arrests
reported by Captain HOlbrO0k and they were Tor
disorderly conduct and intoxication: ,
Three fires occurred during the day, caused Dy
the careless use OF fireworks.
At Edgewater the residence OF Mr.. L. Hamilton
was DESTROYED by fire. The building was owned by
Mrs. Sinclair. barn at FactOryvile was also de.
stroyed in the same manner. The residence OF OF
halfpast three caused by boys lighting hrecrackers
LOSS $500.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
IN WESTCHEsTER COUNTY.

Throughout Westchester county the torrid heat
which prevailed did not deter the inhabitants from
enthusiastically celebrating the anniversary OF
Independence Day. The morning trains on the
Hudson River and Harlem railroads carried large
masses Of perspiring and apparently halfsufocated
humanity from the densely populated districts Of
the city to the various groves and pleasure gardens
where by liberal use OF green leaves and lager
beer, they managed to pass the sultry hours In
parative co0lness. Among the juvenile pOr-
ton Of the community the usual amount
Of powder was burned, while q generous Display Of
the national cOlOrs could be seen every side,
forming pleasing contrast with the surrounding
verdure OF vegetation. No formal programme was
observed in commemoration of the occasion, ex-
cept ut White Plains and Sing Sing, in both Of
inauguration and corner stone laying OF SOL
diers monuments were carried out At the former
place procession. composed of military and other
local organizations, together with citizens in
carriages and on foot, formed near the
railroad depot and marched to Broadway,
where the bronze statue stood, covered with the
Stars and Stripes The ceremonies consisted OF q
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Morse, which was followed by
addresses from ClarksOn N. Potter member Of Con-
gress, eX-Judge Hart and General Hamilton the for
mer gentleman being the orator of the day.
At Sing Sing similar ceremonies were carried out
In laying the corner stone Of o monument to the
memory Of the soldiers and sailors Of that locality
who lost their lives In battle during the recent civil
war.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
THE DAY IN NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

The celebration in Jersey City was that Of quiet
sombre holiday, disturbed only by the incessant
whizz,ng and bursting Of frecrackers and small
pistols. The ordinary celebration was marred by
the little "onpleasantness' between the Mayor and
the Board of Aldermen regarding the right Of 1.-THE
latter to expend any money for the pur-
pose. The Mayor contended that they had
no such right, and he accordingly vetoed
two resolutions passed by them at different meet
ings providing that 800 be set apart for the pur
pose. A gentleman engaged In the manufacture Of
pyrotechnics, however, agreed to supply the usual
quantity, and he will apply to the Legislature for
an act legalizing the contract.
The congregation OF st. Bridgets church, OF
which Father C0rrigan Is pastor, held picnic at
Marseles Grove, which was largely attended.
Father Hennesseys congregation assembled IN
0nderdonk Grove, at the corner Of Ocean ana ma
Bramhall avenues, for similar purpose while NE the
In the quiet retreat OF Mount Pleasant.
A shocking accident occurred about noon.
man named b0negan, residing In Fourth street,
between Monmouth and Brunswick streets kept 2
small store in which nrecrackers were vended.
Four or five boys went In to purchase some small
torpedoes crackers and other nrewerks. and one
OF the lads mischievousIy fred cracker while
standing in the store. The sparks new around.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
SHOOTING AND sTABB1Na AFFRAYS.

Patrick Bree, forty-six years OF age, OF 54s west
Twenty eighth street, was stabbed In the hand by
two unknown boys in Twentyeighth street, near
Tenth avenue
Anthony Francis thirty.ave years Of age, Of No.
70 Jersey street, was severely wounded in the head
during fracas with John Green yesterday AFTER
standing near and beat Francis with 1t. Both
parties are C0l0red.
Lizzie Don0hue, thirty-nine years Of age was
assaulted in Forsyth stress last night BY some an
known person. She was taken to the Tenth pre-
cnct station house, and from there sent to Bellevue
Hospital. 81
Eldrid1e street, was run over and killed III dranu
street BY car 103 OF the Grand street line. Tne
About six O'Clock last evening George Ledget and
william Brocas fell overheard from the steamboat
James A. stevens, on the Harlem River, near Ma
combs Dam. Brocas was saved, but Ledget was
struck by the paddle Of the boat and was drownedt
The body has not vet been recovered.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05

lures OF the republic. During the whole OF Wednes-
day night cannons, frecrackers and everything else
calculated to make noise were set in motion, and
the noises were deafening At daybreak yesterday
the church bells rang out their joyous peals, and
Young America was alive to the Importance OF the
occasion.
At jamaica the townspeople gathered In vast
numbers, and the great hall was filed to overflow
ing. There was music, singing by the public school
children, reading OF the Declaration OF Indepen-
dence and an eloquent Grafton by the Rev. J. g.
Van Slike.
At Hampstead the Rev. Mr.. Van Cott, of Brook
lyn, delivered an grafton In Washington Hall.
At Baldwinsville Rev. James M. Buckley, Of
Brooklyn, delivered an grafton.
Az Rockville Centre the day was made mcm0ra-
BILE In more ways than one. Judge Tenney, OF
Brooklyn, delivered an grafton In the Methodist
church, and Judge Armstrong delivered an Grafton
under o tent on the public green. Thirty thousand
CLAIMS were roasted and the multitude had great
feast. The new institute, destined ere long to be
Gated nnder the he'd direction Of Rev. Mr. B' BURR
At Pearsall's Corner the day was given to an i'm
mense Greeley meeting. For weeks the greatest
George A. Mott being the leading spirit. The
speakers were A. ]. Sp00ner Judge Solomon,
Colonel Gardiner and J. d. McCleland.
At Orient there was TN grafton by Judge Hedges
followed by banquet at Merrinian's. The affair
was strictly temperate, water, coffee and lemonade
suppl, ing the place Of the vintage. Levy Seeley
read the Declaration OF Independence
Far Rockaway was never before the scene OF such
enthusiasm. The South Side and Long Island Rail-
roads taxed to their utmost capacity TO trans
fer the thousands OF people from New YORK and
Brooklyn to the SeashOre. The ST. james Hotel
was alive with people, and eco walters bathed In
enous appetites OF the guests The st. James is on
the principle OF the old Pavilion, but larger and
more modern. The Washington band pealed forth
patriotic airs and alternately the gay ones trpped
the light fantastic on the greensward. On the
beach the restaurants were crowded, and the bath
ing facilities were az scarce as gold pieces 1t Is es
village. Flushing, College Point milestone, Bay
Side, Roslyn, Glen Cove, Babylon, Fire Island and
Patchoguc also had their share OF public atronage.
In every respect the day was well Observed and,
above all no serious accidents were reported.
The celebration OF the Fourth at Maspeth, l.. L.,
in the grove Of the village, was largely attended
The Grafton by Mr. O. ID. Landon, OF New York; was
well received, and gave universal satisfaction.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05

ne patienu ma was gwen several rounds ef
The cooling rain did add somewhat to the after
Joy Of the occasion, since It gave assurance that
1icted on 80 many poor mortals by the God of Day.
the nurses, the ambulance men and the physicians
welcomed Il with pleased looks
The Jete embraced several other contributions
70 the entertainment, which were rendered very
happily and received by the audience with great
ascending rockets and blue lights at about mid
night, when everybody who had not other duty TO
perform went to bed 1t Is hoped that the kindly
Warden slept soundly, as he well deserved TO 90,
and had the happest OF dreams. The whole cele-
bration was gotten up by him at his own expense
and trouble, on the refusal OF the City fatners 10
vote any money for 1t.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
THE FOURTH IN THE WOODS.

Dedication OF Sea Cliff Grove-Prenching
and Praying for Holiness by the Holy
What 1t Il and What It Isn't-Is HoIi-
ness and Patriotism Consistent s-Grcat
Lack or tho Latter.
SEA CLIFF GROVE, July 4, 1872.
1t had been designed by the committee in charge
Of this camp ground to let the glorious bird Of free
dom nap his wings and scream in honor of the
birthday Of liberty. But there wasn't q nap nor
crow nor the least sign Of patriotism manifested
among the earnest religious folk who are spending
their days prasing God In the tented grove on Sea
Clif, near Glen Cove. massive nagstafY, about
ninety feet high was to have been raised on "Pln-
nacle Point"-a beautiful blur which overlooks
Hampstead Bay and the Sound, and parts New
York mainland, Connecticut and New Jersey. But
there was some delay in getting 1t up, and the
hurrahing for the glorous Fourth was deferred until
more convenient season. To-day, after much
labor and care, 1t was brought on the
ground, and tomorrow the Stars and
Stripes win float boldly In the breeze,
and be seen by passing craft miles away,
north or south on the Sound. The mammoth taber-
nacle Is yet in an unfinished state, but far on to-
ward completion 1t would have been all ready
but for the labor strikes which reached the New
Workers who were working in the camp.
ITS MAGNIFICENT DOME,
glittering in the sunshine can be seen be-
fore the traveller reaches the cape at
Sands Point. The camp ground itself Is
Ike the national capital place Of mag
nificent distances" and the sociability which
is 30 prominent feature among the portions Of
Sing Sing camp ground is lacking at Sea Clin.
But the internal arrangements Of the camp are,
for Its size and uses, AZ complete as those Of the
very best appointed city In the Union. The grove
was to-day connected BY telegraph with the rest Of
the world, and o young lady In charge was kept
busy much OF the time sending and receiving mes
Applegate has been appointed temporary post
master. with an ONCE In the same cottage. Mr. John
The New York herald., 1872-07-05

noisX. ne bard 81 ku1ao played finely, and added
to the pleasure Of those gathered thore.
large share OF the great gathering at the Battery,
though many went there nom the up
town districts, drawn by the rumors that
q t ne sn Ssy
away in the background did indeed impart = pc
cular air OF beauty to the scene, and the lights on
the distant shores and upon vessels at anchor and
Of pyrotechnics were exhibited and band
Of music played pleasantly between the displays,
cheered now and then when q fav0rite air or
national piece was performed.
TOMPKINS SQUARE.
The centre Of vast wilderness of tenement
houses. inhabited by many thousands, Tomp-
kins square was moving with sea OF
human beings early In the evening anxious
ned with the music, which is no new thing on this,
the parade ground. In Difference to the manifest
impatience of the mass, the arrangements were
fastened and the revolving fire wheels went buzz
ing round amid shouts Of the most enthusiastic ma
ture.
MADISON SQUARE.
White dresses and gayly c0l0red ribbons mingled
In charming ensemble at Madison square. Light and
merry laughter, with music and flowers, were the
features OF this park IN the abode Of fashion and
wealth. The same display that greeted the eyes OF
the poorer denzens Of the city was In store for hem
and, perhaps, being goOd-humored and willing
afpast seven the band began to play and at nine
the rain began TO fall.
OTHER PARKS AND PLACES.
Mount Morris, Fort Washington, Clermont Hill, the
Circle In the Boulevard Grand street park jackson
square, Washington square, the junction OF Park
avenue and Thirty fourth stree, the place below
the Cooper Institute and the park at the foot OF
Canal street, at the North River, were the other
Mount Morris square only OF all these points was
the assemblage greeted with music.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
PYR0TECHNICs AND MUSIC IN THE PARKS
AND PLACES.

Many q pretty girl and passionate beau was in
pet last evening at the coming of shower that
threatened to dissolve all their nice little plans
for getting pressed pleasantly close to one
another in the crowd at the Park. Pouting lips
horribly knitted brows and snarling remarks were
characteristic symptoms of their unenviable feel
ings. But Neptune, the waterman, is a jolly god,
and evidently intended the whole thing as o huge
scare; sowhen the ardor of the lovers Of pyrotech
mic displays had been little dampened he closed
his gates and sat down to smoke his pipe and look
comfortably at the display. He must have
been horribly disgusted with the attempts Of the
''poor humans" for he soon began to play 'nre" on
his own account, and to the great disparagement Of
those who had gotten up the city exhibition. Over
and behind all the vapory clouds he spread
out sheets OF electric fame that rolled
away in billows through the ether and
lighted up the dark-blue dome Of heaven. When
some pretentious pin wheel was set in motion he
quietly squelched 1t with display Of zigzag light
ming, and he answered each Jeu de jote with round
Of thunder. From the start it was evident he had
the best OF and was prepared to celebrate on that
line regardless of expense.
At precisely nine O'Clock and five minutes deli.
cate reminder that it was going to be wet night
came down in the shape Of rain and the assembled
thousands regardless of sex, age or previous condi
The falling drops, with the breath OF fresh
ness they brought, added to the exhilaratInQ
eject OF tho fireworks and music, and with happy
eJaculatons ana ringing laughter the crowds dis
peIsed
SCENE AT THE CITY HALL PARK.
weary ten thousand persons, ladies and gentle
men, maid servants and men servants with end
less crowds OF street Arabs, were gathered in front
0L tne City Hall and In Printing House Square,
NeMspoys ana bo0tbiacks, to the number
oi many hundreds were there wild with excitement
9u9 Joy. Little ragged girl waits, with bare heads
anu GOWNS all soied and tattered, but with star
IKE, radlant eyes, In which elysium was mirrOred
crowded arm IN arm and Open-mouthed against
tue CHAINS that held back the swavinp
pressing masses AZ the rockets shot 'hirh
In air ana exploded with many-colorcd halls
OF fire, or as their great favorite. the
bomb threw up It's green, purple, blue and crimson
voies they could no longer restrain the expression
OF their satisfaction, and murmured. svmpatbet,c
"0o.o.ohl" burst from their little throats.
Childhood Is easily pleased and to the little girls the
display was gl0riously beautiful and wonderful: hut
the street Arab Is old man, only his stature is that
OF boy. He INDUCES In "reminiscences and last
night made caustic comparisons Of what he termed
tue hzzle with the wonders his busy little brain had
treasured treas OF the Fourth Fireorks In the time o.
The view at this point was perhaps the finest in
tne CITY owing to the fine background the City Hail
anords, ana the display, though it comprised
no elaborate designs and had a great deal
OF sameness' was full OF color motion. sparks aud
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
MURDER IN sIxTY-sEvENTH STREET.

About halfpast twelve O'Clock on the Sd Of July
difficulty took place on sixty-seventh street, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth avenues, between John
Hisst, thrty-eight years OF age, butcher, OF
Sixty-seventh street, and George Mlkels pedler,
who lives on the same street, during which Mikels
struck Hisst on the head with can,
making q wound from which he died last night.
Mikels was arrested by the police OF the district,
who by some extraordinary piece OF good luck
found the matter out yesterday. The Coroner VIII
hold an inquest this morning.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
THE DAY ON LONG ISLAND.

Old Long Islands patriotism was fully aroused
over the anniversary Of the day which gave them
independence In common with their fellow crea-
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
In Trenton.

The New Jersey capital put on.her richest garb
yesterday. In the morning Company A, National
Guard, under command Of Captain Robert G. Bel
Vile, paraded and marched through the principal
streets Of the city, headed by an efficient brass
band. The friends, teachers and scholars Of st.
Mary's Catholic schools paraded, presented o glo-
rious sight, and afterwards went on picnic to
Edgehill Grove. The Turner'S, German society,
paraded, and afterwards went on picnic to Het-
zett's Grove. The order Of United American Me.
chanics had a grand parade. The Declaration OF
Taylor Opcra House. Afterwards they had COLA.
ton, alter which speeches, songs and toasts were
the order of the day. The Delaware Fire Engine
Company paraded and afterwards picnicked In
Marisyiiie Grove The friends Of the Broad street
Methodist Episcopal church, Chambersburg held
fair and festival in washington Hall. Dinner and
supper were provided for visitors There was q
crack game Of base ball on the Trenton grounds by
the Trenton Base Ball Club Gunpowder was scat.
tered In prOfusion, and from early morning until
late at night the city was alive with fireworks.