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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17

WASHINGTON, March l6, 1872.

WAbHlkGION, MarCn los 1o1z
House Of Representatives.
The House met as In Committee OF the whole,
though not more than onetenth Of the members
were present Mr.. Smith, Of ohio. was In the
chair. number OF speeches were read or filed on
miscellaneous subjects.
Explanations from Messrs. Dawes and Gar
report having been circulated that Messrs.
Dawes aud GARFIELD are concerned In an anti.Grant
movement, and as much interest has been mani
tested on the subject 1t Is ascerained inquiry,
that Mr.. Dawes to-day said to a Senator that
while ne had no political sympathy with the
minority Of the republicans In the Senate
the course pursued Dy the majority towards
them concerning the investigation of the alleged
abuses had excited his personal sympathy. General
GARFIELD tonight, In answer to an inquiry said that
he was not aware Of ever having said word that
could be construed into hostility towards General
Grant, and also remarked that he like Mr.. Dawes,
had always been in favor Of the fullest investigation
OF charges Affecting the conduct OF pubic officers.
Labor Strike.
Some sIonecutlers who were working on the
Court House and Post once now being erected at
Columbia, s. c., have been here to complain OF an
attempt to make them work ten hours day at
81 90 day, the wages given elsewhere for eight
hours day work. They say that they had worked
nine hours day without complaining The diffi-
Guilty IL to be brought before Congress by Mr.. Hoar.
Mi. Mullett, supervising architect, explains the
matter by saying that the men were discharged on
their refusing to work ten hours for 50, an addi.
uOnal fifty cents beng offered for the extra hour.
Reception by speaker Blaine.
Speaker Blame tonight gave an entertainment
ut which were present many gentlemen connected
with the press, together with Secretaries Fish,
Boutwell, and Delano ana various members OF Con-
gress The reunion was purely OF social char.
acter.
Personal.
General Dyer Is sti seriously III at his residence
here.
Treasury Balances.
The balances In the Treasury at the close OF bust
to-day were $16 O74, 5S7; currency, $9,95So37
certificates, $50, $780, 500.
Conscience Money.
Twenty-Five dollars conscience money was re-
ceived from New York to-day due for goods re-
celved at New York which the duty had not been
paid
Weekly Currency Statement.
Receipts OF fractional currency for the
week endmg to day Observation-Disclosures. $40, 800
Shipments Of fractional currency. LOOT
Shipments OF notes. ............. ...... ,00
Inc treasurer holds as security Tor Ma
tioual Bank circulation. .......... STA O32 75
And Tor public deposits. Observation-Disclosures. 16,G500o
National bank notes outstanding ut this
date. 1922 2O7, 81
Internal Revenue Receipts.
Internal revenue receipts to-day. ....... 1921 All
For The month TO date 49,. ........... 6,0c44
Total for the FISCAL year. 92,2S4, 79s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA

italian Opern-Ycstcrduy's Matinee.
Nile Christine Nilsson appeared At the matinee
yesterday as Mignon before audience the size Of
which the term crowded would but family express.
As her engagement draws 10 close the Swedish
Nightingale seems to sing and act with
more fire and expression thar ever before,
ami yesterdays impersonati0n OF Goethe's heroine
was more fascinating than any OF Its predecessors.
The dnet "Leggiadre condinelle," in which she
was ably assisted by M. Janet; the tender, simple
melody, "Knowest Thou the Land;" the toilet scene.
fascinating little specimen OF naipete and natural
cOquerry, and the last scene when MignOn recOg-
nlze5 her father ana lover. were given as only an
artlst and genius could express. Mgnon Will be
remembered by NELSON'S adlalrer5 as the exclusive
property OF the great ARTIST for she alone can elevate
0 level with those OF the standard Italian opera.
With Nilsson We can associate the names OF
NM. CapOul and Janet rs claimants in the success
or N. Thomas opera. OapOus Wilhelm Meister 10
o remarkably artistic and finished piece OF acting,
ana his voice ID admirably adapted to the music.
Janet has made the role OF the wandering LotnariO
tender, sympathetic and touching impersonatl0n
which leaves nothing 10 be desired. The Flllna OF
Mlle Duval Is fun OF c0quetry, vlvacity ana chic;
but she does not sing the part AZ well now
as she did AZ the first representation
anxiety OF the public To hear Nilsson At the
last "MRnonn matnee yesterday, was such that
q great number Of ladies' could not procure even
tOlerable standing room III the auditorium. Many
Hobbies, anu the family circle or amphitheatre was
fairly Overcrowded. On Monday .Fau5r' Will be
presented for the last t1me and on Friday the rsC
representation OF "Hamlet" will take place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
AN ACCIDENT TO THE BOSTON WATER MAIN,

DUoIONS uuICU
break In the f0rty-eight inch main pipe sup
plying Boston with water from the Chestnut Hin
reservoir, was discovered late last night and the
waste stopped by shutting the gates. some twenty
feet Of the road bed OF the Hartford and Erie road,
where the break occurred, was washed out. The
Chestnut Hill reservoir would have been emptied
involving serious water famine, put Tor the early
discovery OF the break. '.r..t
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
JAIL BREAKING IN MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, March 10, 1872
The jail at Palmyra, NO., was broken open Thurs
day night and all the prisoners escaped but one,
who refused to leave Among those who escaped
Is Ambrose C0e, who last summer murdered Miss
AbBie summers, formerly OF Quincy, Ill. IL 10 be.
llcved that Goes friends were lnstrumental IN his
escape
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Death Of Commander Ada ms.

The family Of Captain Richard Adams, residing
in Clinton street, yesterday received telegram
from Havana stating that the captain was dead.
The deceased WAS the commander Of the steamship
MORO Castle, plying between New YORK and Havana,
and was sixty years Of age. His body Is to be
hrouUhf IN thia city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17

Proceedings Of the West Virginia COnstitu-
tiOnnl ConvenfiOn-17r. Walker Explains tho
Recent Printing Fraud Flurry in the state.
CHARLESTON w. Va, March 10, 1872
The Constitutional Convention was engaged yes
terday In discussion the propriety Of using the
word "whlte'' rs a qualification for office. The
members are well divided on the question, and q
lively time ia anticipated.
The Charleston Courier publishes to-day an arti.
Gle written by Mr. Walker, the State Printer, con.
corning the frauds alleged to have been perpe-
trate1 by his successor. now one OF the proprie-
tors OF the wheeling HateiAgenCer. 1t Is
charged that during the two years the Public
Printer drew from the Treasury over fifteen thou
sand dollars upon Illegal and fraudulent v0uchers
that he also received a large profit paper when
the law requires to be furnished at cost.
The recent hurry about the accounts or the pres
ent printer 1t Is alleged gotten up for the pur-
pose OF screening the former one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
Mayor Davi, in n strnit.

CINCINNATI, March 10, 1872.
Judge Cox this morning Issued an order TO Mayor
Davis to show cause why he should not be ar
raIgned for contempt in issuing O procama ton In
regard TO redstrlcting the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
ANOTHER ERIE DISASTER.
Costly Grain Elevatius Apparatus De-
stroyed.

BUFFALO, N. r., March 10 ls1I'
The Ohio street elevator, owned by the Erie Ran
road Company and leased 10 Clark Townsend
Co., was discovered to be on IRE at nalipas' seven
O'Clock this morning. and the entire he nre
believed 10 be the work OF an lncendiary. rna
There Was no insurance on the elevator Inc
grain was fully insured. 49, .,ss ooo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17

The most exciting charter election ever held in
this city came OF yesterday, the contest for Mayor
being between DR.. W. B. Roberts, republican, and
W. Y. NELL, democrat. The real issue in the can
vas was public improvements and an air line rail-
road to Buffalo, DIR. Roberts being the champion
OF the progressive policy. The republican majority
las.
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MASSACHUSETTS state Convention.

BOSTON, MATCH 10, l07Z
The Massachusetts State Central Committee to-day
fixed upon April 10 and Worcester as the time and
place for holding the State Convention to choose
delegates 10 the Rational Convention at Phlladel-
phia. 1t voted TO invite Senator wilson TO pre-.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17

An unknown man, about thirty-two years OF age
fell into cellar in THIRD street, near First avenue
yesterday, ana severely injured his head.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Street Cleaning Co,nmissio,

street Cleaning COmmIBsOns
The Street Cleaning Commission met yesterday.
Mayor Hall read the resolutions lately adopted by
the Board OF Aldermen In regard to the condition
Of the streets, and, after discussion, resolution
was adopted that $4,000 be paid the contractor on
account OF the bills presented and that So DOC
be reserved also on account OF u compliance with
the terms Of William Browns contract.
Mayor HALL read an abstract OF bill to be pre-
sented to the LEGISLATURE. giving the power OF clean
Ing the streets into the hands OF the Police COmmls-
slOners.
Comptroller GREEN remarked that the labor OF
the desk OF this Comm ssiOn being very light that
hereafter no allowance Tor clerk hire would be
made.
Colonel JOLINE (the clerk,-We, Sir, is the clerk
bound TO serve
No response was made by the Comptroller.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17

The Weather In This City Yesterday.
The following record VIII show the changes In tn Q
temperature for the past twentyfour hours In COM
parson with the corresponding day OF last year,
az Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnurs Phar-
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Yesterday Coroner Whitehlll held an Inquest over
the body OF Mrs. Elizabeth Hoare, the unfortunate
woman who fell upon her stove while intoxicated,
on Friday, In her shanty, In Centre street. me
Jury returned verdict Of death from accidental in
lures.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
Tho Arrest
The Fatal burning Accident.

The total number Of persons arrested In Brooklyn
during the past week foots up to ga.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.

The Tax Receipts.
During the past week the Tax Collector has taken
In $9O,345.
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Thc Comptroller,s Payments.

The COmptroller's Payments.
Comptroller Green made the following payments
on Saturday,
To the Department Of Docks-For pay OF labor - -.
To the Department Public Works-Salaries OF
February 1918 "a
vember, lo7i NO oO
The sum OF 81, 500 was paid for services as inspec
tors canvassers poll clerks. &C., az last election.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17

Henry Leighendale, Of III Ridge street, was found
on the corner Of Twenty sixth street and First ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon, suffering from smallpox.
lie was sent to the hospital by the police.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17

There were thirty-twO fires IN this city last week,
which entaied loss OF $780, $685. Insurance $ll4, 100
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
NEW YORK CITY.

The police last week arrested l,sl2 persons Soe
various causes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17

Average temperature yesterday. 2B5s
last Year ~ AK
Average temperature IOr the week. 80
Average temperature for corresponding week
last year Observation-Disclosures. 49H
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
POLITICAL.

senator Tipt0n, of Nebraska, Feeling the
Pulse of the Ohio Republicans.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 10, 1872.
Senator Upton, OF Nebraska arrived here last
night to consult with the leaders OF the liberal
movement IN regard to the May Convention In an
interview with reporter or one Of the daily jour-
nails here he named Mr.. Garfield, OF Ohio, and Mr.
Dawes, of Massachusetts, as the leading republican
members OF the House, who We're known to be
secretly In sympathy with the anti-Grant move
ment In the republican party. He says Mr.. lrum.
bull Ia his first choice Tor President but that the
convention here VIII prOuably decide on DAVIS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17
WEATHER REPORT.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, ID. G., March 10.

WASHINGTON, ID. u, Marcn 10.
Synopsis for the Past Ttoenty-tOu' Hours.
The barometer continued rising Friday night over
the Atlantic States, but falling throughout the Mis-
sissppl valley and has now extended eastward to
the Atlantic coast. Clear weather has prevailed
over the New England and Middle States, with
increased cloudiness along the lower lakes.
Increased cloudiness has prevailed over the South
ern States, with lignt rain from South Carolina to
Northeastern Florida, and from Western Tennessee
and Mississippi westward. Cloudy weather. with
light snow, has prevailed during to-day from Iowa
to lower Michigan and northward. The rivers have
risen at Keokuk, Pittsburg and Cairo, and fallen at
Cincinnati and Nashville.
Probabilities.
The barometer viii continue falling from the
Upper Lakes to the Gulf, and eastw ard TO the
Atlantic, with rising temperature. The area Of
rain over the Lower Mississippi Valley will probably
extend by and on Sunday morning over the
Southern States very generally. Increased cloudi.
ness will prevail over the New England and Middle
STATES tonight with probably threatening weather
on SUNDAY. especially over the latter. The winds
will veer to nOrthwesterly over the upper lake
region tonight Dangerous winds are not anti
cipated for the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
supplementary Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF TUE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, u. g., March 10, 1872.
Synopsis Jor the Past T,oenty-tow Hours.
Snow has been reported from Chicago, ill.,;
Davenport Iowa; Denver, CAL; Duluth, Minn.;
Grand Haven, Mich; Marquette, Mich; Milwaukee,
WIS.,, and st. Paul, MINI. 1t mas been rain
ing at Memphis, Tenn; shreveport La. and
Vicksburg, Miss. small amount OF
rainfall has been reported from the following STA
uons:-Augusta, Ca, Charleston, 8. c.; Jackson
Vile, Fla. Savannah. Ca; and Galveston, Texas.
Clear weather with temperature of degrees be-
low Zero and heavy northwest gale prevailed this
evening upon the summit OF Mount Washington,
N II. The velocity Of the wind at twelve O'Clock
last night on the summit registered 1903 miles an
hour from the northwest.
the wind at eight O'Clock this morning having
hauled to the westward mad moderated somewhat,
registering SO miles hour the temperature beng
Is degrees below zero. having fallen rs degrees in
as many hours. Cloudy weather, with very nigh
westerly wind, prevailed at Buffalo, N. Y, this
evening. At San Francisco, Cal, the weather was
clear. the temperature 60 degrees and very brisk
northerly wind prevailed.
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Driftings Abroad.

"Giovannna Avigliana" is the name IN Italy
under which Miss Jeanne Armstrong Of Wiscasset
Me-, is now singing; and OF her debut at sauzzo
Italy, the Milan Gdzetta DEL Teatrt says:-'About
this new singer, VINO gives promise already Of
making a most splendid career, we hear from Sa
luzzo:-La Oontessa o'Amaln' zone Of Petrella's
operas) had in general satisfactory reception by
the public; and, while the baritone (GaloccD and
the basso (BagnD merit warm praise, the prima
DONNA Gi0vannlna Avlgliana Ueanle Armstrong;,
is worthy Of especial encomium. With voice OF
singing she has happily inaugurated ner career,
and receives, up to the present, well merited APP
pause inc mpa.ny wncn n,s nS ySmng srssse
pledge Of a brilliant and glorious future"
Miss Bella Brush took her nrst step IN art at Yer.
celi in the principal part OF Beatrice 81 Iendan
to her masters, who were Sangiovani Tor singing
and IQnazlo MarIni Tor defamation, both rep1ted
ing from one OF the local papers:-"un the evening
OF the i4th Of January there was given a. our
Brush was beatrice charming as artistic. In the
andante OF her first cavatina she en- thusiastl-
caly applsnded ana aso called out AFTER the allie
ter finely sustained Dy the eminent baritone Ma
rOndO hnale the adagO aud al the end OF the capa-
letta- This young American prima donna Ia pos
sessed OF extraordinary beauty and very iascinat
ing manner"
Herr Richard Wagner's triumphal progress at
Bayreuth received temporary check rhe other day.
HIS managing committee selected spot called the
Stuckberg as 1t anu suitable site for the wonder
ful "Festival age-Play Theatre" Herr Wagner
himself put the seal OF his appreciation on their
choice Great was the horror, and still more
the SURPRISE OF Herr Richard Wagner and
his followers when the proprietor OF the Stuck
berg quietly refused to give up hts land What
audacity Such an eventually had never for q
moment entered the head either OF the inventor OF
the Music OF the Future or OF the admirers OF That
product. However, like the owner Of the celebrated
windmill which Frederick H. desired to purchase,
the proprietor OF the StucKberg dared to defy the
indignation even Of Herr Wagner. He would not
sell or let his ground at any price. At nrst
the Wagnerites were probably furious; but
now they are $50 glad" they did not
succeed IN acquiring that horrid stucKberg,
for, had they not been thwarted, they
would not have the site they afterwards hit upon
and purchased, and which Is $50 very superior IN
every respect to the Stuckberg." so they tell u.s.
and, OF course, we do not for an instant doubt the
sincerity OF what they say, out-but-well, then,
there we wish we had not read so often the fable
about the Fox and the Grapes. Tne theatre ('the
grand Festival Stage Play Theatre) was to be COM
menced at once. Perhaps by the time these lines
appear in print 1t WIN have been begun Herr r.
Wagner mas left Lucerne and taken up his perma-
nent abode at Bayreutn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17

Deputy Sheriff Shields started for Sing Sing yes
terday afternoon with baton Of prisoners, among
them were william McNevns, who was sentenced
TO Diteen months Imprisonment for the killing Of
Lawrence Hines.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-17

The freight Car, liz, OF the New York and Harlem
llne cOlhded with street OF the Avenue g line
yesterday afternoon, corner OF the Bowery and
Prince street. passenger In the street named
j. b. Leuty was seriously injured and sent to Belle
vue Hospital
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

DsATH OF HBNRy F. PRBNT1ss.-
We regret to be obliged to chronicle the
sad news of the death Of Henry P. Prentiss,
ESQ.,, brother OF the Hon. Theodore Prentiss,
| of this city, which occurred at the Metro
politan Hotel, St. Paul, Ainn., on Monday
last For several months past Mr.. Prentiss
had been stopping with his brother in this
city, and left here for ST. Panl only little
over a week ago, in his usual good health.
His sudden and unexpected death has there
fore been q severe shock to his relatives and
friends. Mr. Prentiss was a gentleman Of
fine ability, and during his life had held
several prominent positions. In his native
state Of Vermont, he held the important
office of Stote's Attorney. and several years
since was appointed by Chief Justice Chase
Register in Bankruptcy for the Milwaukee
District. Mr.. Prentice settled in Milwaukee
about sixteen years ago, and has resided
there up to- within short period of his
death.
The funeral of the deceased will take place
from che residences of his brother, on ely
man street. to-day "Wednesday, on the ar
rival Of the forenoon train from aCrosse,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
HOW TO GO WEST.

This is an enquiry which every one
should have trutlyully answered before he
starts on his journey, and little care taken
in examination of Routes will in many ca
ses save much trouble, time and money.
The &C. B. b Q. R. r." running from
Chicago through Galesburg to Burlington
has achieved splendid reputation in the
last two years as the leading Passenger
Route to the west. At Burlington it con-
meets with the great Burlington Route
which runs direct through Southern Iowa
to Nebraska and Kansas with close connec-
tions to California and the Territories :
and passengers starting from Watertown on
their way westward, cannot do better than
to take the G. B. &. Q. aud Burlington
Route.
This Line has published a pamphlet call
ed Glow to go Vest" which contains
much valuable information large cor
rect map of the Great West, which can be
obtained free of charge by addressing the
General Passenger Agent B. IN R R.
Burlington. Iowa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

LOCAL, local beware fthe day,
When news is so scarce you'll have nothing
to SAY.
And then with subscribers there'll be thun-
der to pay
so sang the poet, or at least he would
have sung it With great stress of voice had
he lived in this community at be present
time, and was engaged in search of items
for newspaper. The extreme quetness
and general rectitude of our people inter-
fere greatly in filling our local columns
some weeks, and as we are neither good
originator nor a successful sensationai.t,
our readers have to suffer sometimes in the
great lack of reliable intelligence which
they receive. But there may be good time
coming In this respect, and we would say
to all, 10 Is better TO live in hope than
die in despair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

UlHI ' HIUdIIUII
jefferson County Union.

HARpsRs MAGAZINE DECEMBER, 1874
Marco Polo and bis Book.-O. NJ Spencer
with sixteen illustrations; Contrast-Wil-
liam G. Richards A.; The Dome Of the Cont
Verplanck Colvin, with sixteen illus
trations Malta.-Herbert Brigh, with two
illustrations Disarmed.-Laura G. Redden :;
The Library of Congrsss.-Ben PereY.
Poore, with FIVE Illustrations; A NadrIgal
Frances NJ. Peard /; The Astronomical
year.M. s. Dodge; In the seed.-Kate P
Osgood Thed Romans at home Benson
]. Losing, with twent-two illustrations :;
Old Kensington.-Miss Thackeray with two
illustrations Rerreve.-Harriet Prescott
Spofford; Recollections Of an Old Stager !;
Improvisations. V.-Bayard Taylor A
Simpleton A Story of the day.-Charles
Reade The Scottish Observation-Disclosures
Lawrence Hope.-Kate Hillard The New
Fagdaen.-W Collins A Picturesque
Tran sformatioD.-Juliap Hawthorne A
Flowers Epitaph.-Nelly M. Hutchinson.
The editorial department is unusually rich
and instructive. This grand old Maya zine
maintains its supremacy,