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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03
THE CONTRACT COMMISSIONERS,

A meeting OF the above Commission was held
yesterday at the Aldermanic Chamber, when tho
following special contract was considered. This Is
one of the contracts not advertised, and put into
the tax levy by Mr.. Tweed, when Commissioner Of
Public Works.
John l.. Brown. special contract, grading and re-
gulating Tenth avenne between Manhattan and
155th streets. Mr.. Tracy, Engineer OF the Croton
Aqueduct Department, was examined at great
length by Mr. Strahan. on this contract dollar
and half per cubic yard was charged for extra
work: but OH the examination OF this witness Il
transpired that the risk was not deemed sufi-
ciently important to be marked on the plans. In
reply to Mr.. West, who appeared for the
property owners, Mr.. Tracy said that the
contract was carried out under the direction OF Mr.
Tweed, as Commissioner Of Public Works. lie (the
witness) was appointed In April, $780, rs Engineer
to the Croton Aqucduct. About month afterwards
Mr. Tweed spoke to him about this contract, and
then consulted him about it and remarked that he
wanted IA safe man, Mr. Brown the contractor,
he (tho witness) had not the work more
than twice. He tMr. Tracy was appointed special
Inspector OF the WORK under Mr.. Tweed. This con-
tract allowed 90 per cent az the work went on !;
never knew OF contract before that had more than
10 per cent allowed. All the prices In the contract
were fixed before the risk was ever suggested 10
him 1.-THE witness).
An adjournment was taken on this case until
Monday next at four O'Clock.
Before the adjournment number Of uncontcsted
cases were disposed of.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03
HE C0U R T S.
A Dead Dog Sending Man to tbs Penitensia-
ry--Judicial Clemsncy to an Alleged Bur-
CLARA Mortgages Rights-commis-
sions on Real Estate Sales
SUPREME C0unI-cMANbEaS.
What Came Of Leaving Dead Dog Ly'
Ing i'm the street.

What Came Of Leaving Dead Dog Ly-
Ing I'm the street.
Before Judge Pratt
On the 22d Of juno last DR.. A. b. Mott was driving
In a buggy, when his horse SHE'D at sight Of a
dead dog lying In the street, and caused his buggy
to collide with an Ice cart driven by Patrick Tansev
The Doctor was thrown from his buggy, and on
picking himself up caused the arrest OF
snssy ana pscrnea psan apon nm WHICH e
was tried at the Court OF Special Sessions
convicted and sentenced to the Penitentlary Tor
three month";. Mr.. Peter Mitchell applied yesterday
for his release on bail, pending an appeal In the
case to the Supreme Court, General Term. He
stated that Tansey made no assault on the DOCTOR,
and that the latter had commenced civil suit
against the Ice company. He contended that the
conviction was not warranted by the facts, and that
II Tansey committed any offence It was unknown
Mitchell's statement, ordered that Tansey be dis
charged from the Pen'tcntiary on giving $500 ball.
Admitted to Rail.
1t Is charged that on the night OF the 10th OF July
last Thomas Smith burglaTlously broke into No. ~
Beekman street and stole $500 worth Of cutlery,
Since which time he has been confined in the City
Prison awaiting trial. Application was made yes
terday by Mr.. Abe II. Hummel for his release on
bail. 1t was urged that the offence was q ballable
one that the prisoner had not yet been indicted,
and that in the multiplicity OF cases awaiting trial
In the Court OF General Sessions there wus all like
lihood Of his trial going over till the september
term. Judge Pratt saw the force OF Mr.. Hummels
argument, and directed that, on giving $4,000 ball,
Smith be released from prison.
Claims for city Advertising.
long argument was had In this Court yesterday
upon the application for mandamus to compel
the Board OF Audit to audit and allow the bill of the
Irish Democrat for publishing city and county ad-
vertsements. After hearing the argument the
Court took the matter under advisement, rcserylng
Its decision.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03
LOST HIS MILK WAGON.

Yesterday morning Michael Mcdonald drove his
wagon, containing seven cans Of milk, up in front
OF house on Eighth avenue, between Twentieth
and Twenty-irst streets, and went into the house
to get his order When he returned to the pave
ment he saw his horse and wagon going at a flri.
Gus rate down Eighth avenue, with young man
tho corner Of vandam and Hudson
streets the driver ran into car and
completely demolished the wagon. He was arrested
by Oficer Wilson, OF the Twenty-eighth precinct,
and Mcdonald, upon putting In an appearance
short time afterwards, charged the prisoner with
described himself as James Guard, teacher,
twentythrce years OF age. He claims to have
arrived IN this city only twelve days ago on the
steamer Nebraska, from Liverpool, and guest at
the Grand Central Hotel. Upon being conveyed
before Justice Cox, at Jefferson Market he claimed
to have found the property, but was fully commit
ted for trlnl at the General Sessions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03
THE TAMMANY HALL LEASE,

The Inst OF an Old Claim on the Treas
ury-Its Cancellation by Comptroller
Green and the Tammany Sachems.
The Board Of Supervisors passed on the 2eth Of
May, 1870, a resolution, which was approved by the
Mayor on the following day, authorizing the taking
by the city of a lease of Tammany Hall as an
armory for the term of ten years at an annual
rental of $4,000 In the general political
upheaval which followed the damaging dis
closures made last year this matter was
strongly denounced as a fraudulent impO-
sitlon upon the alicted taxpayers, but 1t
seemed as II the burden was. too firmly fixed on
the body polite to be removed. After conference,
however, with Comptroller Green an offer was
lately made on behalf OF the Sachems OF the Tam
many Society to cancel the lease for the unexpired
term OF eight years upon payment of the arrearages
OF rent The Board OF Supervisors, upon this prOpo
sition being formally made, gave the Comptroller
power In June last to cancel the lease for the city
and pay the amount OF rent due, and accordingly,
with the representatives of the Tammany Society,
he has caused full release Of their mutual oblga
lions 10 be executed and delivered. The city Ia,
therefore, happily rid OF one OF the exorbitant
claims upon its treasury, which were formerly in
Cured with great reckessness and extravaganza,
and whose effects felt to-day In Increased taxes
and financial bu rtcns.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03
THE REVISION OF ASSESSMENTS.

The Board OF Correction and Revision OF Assess.
ments met yesterday and confirmed assessments
for the following work :--Regulating and grading
Sixth avenue, rom 10th street to Harlem River.
Tlty-nnh street; northwest corner OF Seventy
fourth street and Seventh avenue; southeast cor
her Of Seventy.hrst street and Lexington avenue
ngton avenue; northwest corner or Tenth avenue
and Fifty. third street; northwest corner OF Ninth
avenue and Forty-seventh street; northeast corner
east corner of West street and Tenth avenues south.
west corner Of Little West Twelfth street and
Tenth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03

The Comptroller Taken to Task-Why
improvements Are Delayedr
Great dissatisfaction being felt and expressed by
the property owners on the west side and upper
end Of this city In relation to the long delay expe
rienced In the matter OF opening streets and ave.
nues, retarding improvements numerous appllca-
tons have lately been made to the Commissioner Of
Public Works, with petitions praying that imme-
date action be taken in this matter. Commissioner
Van Mort communicated with the Corporation
Counsel on the subject, and in reply received the
accompanying copy of communication, explaining
the cause of the delay
SO NASSAU STREET, July q, 1874
RIonARp OGoRxAS ESQ., Counsel to the Corporation, -
to discharge the clerks copyiss employed by
n ss nS s q be na %
complete the Ss pISSssdihss now in
any the costs charges and Expenses taxed ao%sa
has the Awards for land and the are
The whole expense Of conducting these proceedings in
GLIDING clerks copysts rent and fuel has been exclu
I % G no q
an a d4 e aS5 nnG
since and the voTmnous repo., made to the supreme
mens were rsrrrrea back to others Who after making
Important changes ~ the awards and areas
These proceedings alone involved millions of
dollars for lands and assessments forty thousand
lots requiring considerable and accurate clerical skin;
and for my OUTLAWS and sn-vces have recarc nothing
and although the costs charges and expenses viii be c.
may again assume the right to contest their payments
In various other important matters the reports
either been partially prepared entirely completed and
advertised for confirmation.
Under the circumstances stated and the discourte GUS
refusal Of the Comptroer to answer respectful and
peated Inquiries on the subject, made within the
twelve months have resolved to make further outlay
regret TO dismiss clerks long trained to the
Of peculiar duties because they become engaged in
other employment and not disposed to return to my
service.
Will you have the kindness to communicate the con
tents OF this letter to George NJ Van Mort Esq, Commits
soner of Public Works and to the Commissioners Of
Department of Public Parks, and explain to property
all progress Is interrupted for the present.
The respon bility is with the Finance Department for
reason exists why should continue to exhaust
private fortune in the conduct Of public business, how
ever important
confidently refer to the parties interested in these
proceedings and their counsel for my diligence and
iesy and regret the inconvenience and damage arising
from the delay. Yours, truly
GEORGE H. PURSER, Clerk OF Commissioners &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03
OWN THE ST. LAWRENCE.

mend0us Rush OF Travcl-rhc Boats
together Inadequate to the Traffic
nner Difficulties and a New Way TO
i've Thcm-Daring Criticisms OF the
pfds and the Rivera Southerner on
Rampage.
MONTREAL, July 30, 1872.
ou are q man OF very gregarious instincts In
the voyage "down the st. Lawrence" win, no
Just now, be singulary delightful, but II you
case and comfort and SUFFICIENT food, and a
sly view Of such scenery as the Yaupted river
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03
CHARGED WITH VIOLATING TIE EXCISE LAW.

At an early hour yesterday morning officer Fitz-
gerald, OF the Twentieth precinct, found the liquor
saloon, All Ninth avenue, open, ana arrested the
bartender, James Salmon, on a charge of violating
the excise law As the officer was unable TO SUBJ
stantiate tho charge before Justice Cox, OF Jefcr
son Market, yesterday morning. the prisoner was
DISCHARGED,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03

THE DEPARTMENT OF PINANCR.

The Comptroller and His Clcrks-The
Pay ROlls-Pa ymcDts Of Salaries.
Tho Comptroer's once has been very busy
scene during the week. In addition to the business
which was very large OF the Board of Audit OF the
Board of Revision and Correction OF Taxes and
Assessments, Of the Sinking Fund Commission, OF
the Board Of Apportionment and OF the Contract
Commission, all meeting some several times during
the week. the usual labor was very great In the pre-
paratlon OF the rolls for the payment Of the en-
ployes OF the city and county. During the past two
days large number Of these pay rolls have been
signed by the Comptroller and are now in course Of
payment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03

Bernard Cassidy, youthful bootblack, was
locked up by Justice Cox at JEFFERSON Market, yes
tcrday morning charged with tapping the till OF
James NJ. Merrick, go Hudson street, or SIS IN
money. He denied the charge and asked bis
mother to get him lawyer. ,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03
IDN PPM G..
Mexican Revival Of the Personal SeigaIv
and Pitch-Plaster System Of
Hare and Burke.

Outrageous Atrocities in the Capital Of Msxise-.
An Organized Band Of Burkites and Assas-
sius-Citixens Seized in the Streets ana
Held for Ransom by the Gang-Aurder
mot Paid-Mods Of Operation d
the Plunderers-" How the Thing
Was Worked" and How It
Worked" Tho End and
Earthly Punishments.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03
OPENING OF STREETS AND AVENUES.

Total for city and county governments.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-03

How Americans md Foreigners Fare ut
tho Ha nds OF the Lanisha rks-Thc Hoo
tells, Hacks, Gossips, Shoddyitcs and
Fnss,iOna blcs-An Interesting scene mt
n Table d'fIOte.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-01
THE FAIRS.

These annual exhibitions of the farm
and workshop are now announced all over
the country. Virginia should not be be-
hind her sister States. She has the material
to make her Fairs, If not equal to those Of
richer States, at least very brilliant nd re-
spectacle. Let every farmer and nj lhanic
prepare something for the Fair. Let our
women, young and old, send some specimen
of their skill in the arts which make home
pleasant. Then let all unite to make the
Fairs delightful holidays, combining en-
joyment with the invaluable practical
lessons, which this assemblage of our in
dustries teaches SO admirably. Nothing
will pay better than to give the whole
family rest and recreation at the Fairs.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-01
THE SUNDAY ORDINANCE.

The action Of the Common Council upon
the observance Of Sunday is creating very
considerable discussion in this city. The
opposition to the ordinance is very quiet
but deep seated, extensive, and of a char
acter to be entitled to respectful considera-
ton.
The ordinance in question fairly con-
strucd. requires suspension of all employ
ments except such as are deemed necessary,
during the first day of the week. The
stores, saloons, places Of refreshment, are
to be closed. The hacks, street cars, and
livery establishments are to be idle. and no
labor of any kind performed which may
not be justified by plea of necessity.
A large, intelligent, and respectable
portion Of the citizens of Richmond object
to this ordinance as being injurious to
their interests, and violation of their
rights as American citizens. We are free
to say that we sympathize with these peo-
pie. We believe that oil such legislation
is flagrantly unconstitutional, and will be
so declared, when case is made and car
ried to the higher courts.
And in saying this, we do not underesti-
mate the value of Sunday as day of rest.
We know how glorious and precious its
privileges are. and we desire to increase
and extend its proper observance, and to
render wider and richer the blessings that
it brings to the weary and overburdencd
sons of men. But We know well, what all
must admit, who reason upon this matter,
rather than decide it by their prejudices,
that the religious observance of any day
cannot be enforced upon our people by
legislation. Abstinence from pursuits and
employments legally innocent in them
selves, may be at times, as it no doubt is,
religious duty. required for the physical
and spiritual welfare Of man. But this
cannot be legitimate subject of legisla-
ton. For, if the law may enforce one reli-
gious duty it may another, and the whole
field of spiritual things will be promptly
invaded by the civil authority.
If the law may require one day to be re-
lgiously kept, it may require three days Of
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-01
Electors for the State at Large,
JOHN w. JENKINS.
REPUBLICAN MASS MEETINGS.

ReoMs REPUBLICAN STATE Ex'vR CoM'RE,S
RICHMOND, Va, Sept ~, 1872. Z
Hon. c. r. Ramsdell, Presidential Eiector,
Hon. r. O. Greene, George 5. Richards, Esq ,
p. G Morgan, Of Petersburg, and Hon. Ross
Hamilton, Presidential Elector, $50 far rs his
other engagements will permit) will address the
people of the FousTH CONGRESSIONAL DIstRIcT
at the times and places mentioned below;
THURSDAY, October Sd, Nottoway @. H.
FRIDAY, Oct 4th, Charlotte @. Ii.
MONDAY, Oct. 7th, Powhatan @. II.
TUESDAY Oct. Sth, Amelia q. H.
MONDAY, Oct l4th, Dinwidde @. II.
WEDNESDAY, Oct 18th, Hicksford, Green's
willie county.
THURSDAY, Oct. 18th, Lawrenceville, Bruins
wick Go.
MONDAY, Oct 2lst, Boydton, Mecklenburg Co.
TUESDAY, Oct. 22d Buffalo Springs, Mecklen-
burg Co.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. ed, Lunenburg q H.
MONDAY, Oct. 18th, Cumberland q. II.
TUESDAY, Oct 29th, Farmville, Prince Ed
ward Co.
FRIDAY, Nov. LIST, Peter sburg.
Local committees and other friends Of the
cause will please roake all necessary arrange
ments.
BY order of the State Executive Committee.
Q. s. MILLS, Chairman.
John ". Volts Secretary.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-01
CINCINNATI ExPOUNDED BY GEORGE
SAUNDERS.


SAUNDERS.
We print to-day an exceedingly interest
ing letter from the Cincinnati Gazette, de-
scribing an interview with George Saunders,
in New York, by Mrs. Helen Barnard, Of
Washington, late Congressional correspon-
dent of the New York Herald. Mrs. Bar
nard iswell known to the public as one of our
most able political writers. She has way
of getting at the milk in the cocoa-nut and
preparing it for the public taste altogether
her own. In this letter she has brought
out the real views of Mr.. Saunders, and
they are substantially the oie,cs of those
who control the political party which seeks
to elevate Mr.. Greeley to the Presidency.
Mr.. Saunders is frank in his avowals of
the future policy of the coalition. What
be says the great majority of his party be-
lieue. His views on San Domingo are
worthy of note, and are also representative.
This letter is valuable commentary on
the Cincinnati platform. 1t reveals the
true meaning Of that document. By its
light we are able to interpret some obscure
and doubtful passages, and we commend
it to our readers.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-01
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM,

The New York Times gives list of the
appointments sought to be made by the
two simon-pure civil service reformers-
Trumbull and Schurz-before they went
over to the Cincinnati movement. This list
Of appointees on the recommendation of
these two Senator's alone, amounts to two
hundred and two applicants place throus b
these two converts to the immutable prin
ciples of civil service reform. If anything
can show the utter cant and hypocrisy of
these two men now advocating an overthrow
of the Republican party on the ground
that the civil service reform has been con-
Quoted in the manner their own applications
would show, it is the incontestible proof
furnished by the Times that they have had
the two most prolific fingers in the "public
pie" of any two members in Congress.
Of this pair of pattern reformers, it APP
pears that Schurz desired his friends to
have nineteen consulships, eight missions,
two governorships Of territories, two
marshalships, one district attorney
ship, four Indian agencies, two surveyor
generals Offices, one register, one pension
agency, one chaplaincy, twenty-seven
c.erkships. twenty postmasterships, three
revenue collectorships and two assessor
ships, and one surveyorship of st. Louis |;
but only one of his friends was sufficiently
humble to be laborer. One of Schurz's
governors was "Jim'' Ashley, while some
of his other friends are well known to
fame or infamy; one of his clerks having
been removed for stealing, which, in Sena-
tor Schurz's eyes was, we presume, less
crime than that of being Democrat; for
his ground for asking for the removal OF
one collector was that he was member OF
that party. In all, Mr.. Schurz wanted
places for l04, friends, and he got his full
share.
Mr.. Trumbull wanted places for nine.
teen consuls, consul-general, two com
mercial agents, including that in San
Domingo, twenty-nine for trustees and
four postal agents, two judges
two marshals, two district-attor
neys, three Indian agents, two pension
agents, one surveyor-general, three
superintendent of Indian affairs, one
: librarian, six clerks, one governor, ont
. claim agent, seven assessors, five collec
tors and two supervisors of internal reve
nue., while for one of his friends all that h,
begged was some office, no matter what
|, Mr.. Trumbull put himself in writing as t.
, ninety-seven friends, including a brother
. in-law. His son he did not trust to paper
He went and made personal threats to tn
President as to him.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-01

Tn THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNA
J. TED STATES for the Eastern District of vir
Hinia
In the matter of p. G.. Dudley, bankrupt--in
bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the Esd day OF Sept'r, 1872.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit: on the Esd day of Sept'r 1872 filed
in said District Court by p. 6. Dudley, of
Essex county, in said district, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the act
of Congress entitled IAN act to establish a
uniform system OF bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867, for
discharge and certificate thereof, from all his
debts and other claims provable under said act,
and that the 9th day Of Octr, 1872. at 10 O'Clock
A. M, before w. w. Forbes, one of the reg
listers Of said court in bankruptcy, at his Office In
Richmond, IN said district, is the time and place
assigned for the hearing of the same, when and
where you may attend and show cause, If any
you have, why the prayer of the said petition
should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said bank.
rupt will be held at the same time and place
w. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy
10 z3-W2w for Sd Oong'l Dist. of Va.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-01
THE HERALD OF HEALTH for octobe,

THE HERALD OF HEALTH for October
comes with its usual freight of excellent
matter. "a Sober and Temperate Lite, ("
Health as Related to Preaching" by
Ward Beecher "Asylums for Drunk
ards," by DR.. Donald Dalyrimple, NJ. D.,
are admirable and valuable articles. exit
ty Towards Journal" is bright and sunny
and sparkling with dewdrops. Young
lovers should read it. From the editors
sketches in Hygiene we make up column.
The Herald is published at 10 Light street,
New York, by Drs. Wood & Holbrook. 1t
deserves wide circulation.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-01
RAILROADS.
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RICHMOND AND York RIVER RArpRoAD CoA'Y.l
RicHno D, Va, October 1, 1872. !
NcTfCE.-Until further notice no PAsSEN-
IN GER TICKETS will be sold over this line
further Than WEST POINT, the Powhatan
Steamboat Company demanding that we shall
increase the fare TO Baltimore and beyon
The FREIGHT TRAINS will be run as usual
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, leaving
Richmond ut O'Clock A. NJ, FOR Baltimore and
all points North and West; a. on Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays, for local freights be-
tween Richmond and West Point, at @ A. MI.
Freight received daily, carefully handled, and
promptly forwarded.
Through bills OF lading given TO all points
BY order of the Board of Directors.
WILLIAM N. BRAGG,
j. L. TAILOR, superintendent. &
Gen'l Ticket and Freight Agent, Richmond
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