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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-03

The Ex-ComptroIler After His Release
SecIusion, Rest and Domestic EniOynieD
The liberation OF Comptroller Connolly from Lud'
low street county Jan caused great deal OF COM
ment Yesterday the various features OF the case
forming a good basis for discussion. Many were OF
course taken by surprise ut the unexpected event,
the legal proceedings or his trends beng re-
garded as very opportune. Had ne been Sui
detained the filth week OF his incarceration would
have expired tonight. But the associations OF
New ears Day and the untirng exertions OF his
advisers contributed 10 make the EFFORT Tor DIS
release successful one, though the case came
regularly before the Court In the ordinary course OF
business. Once Tree 1t was not unreasonable 10
Imagine that Mr. Connolly would follow up his lioer-
alton with scene OF rejoicing at his own palatlal
home where amid the congratulations OF relatives
and friends he might dispense the hospitaltles IN
cident to the occasion, as In days OF yore. IL was
otherwise, however, Mr.. Connolly having quietly
retired to his home ana remained there Without any
desire to receive callers, at least until such ume
ne could $40 SO Win IL me his p own family
few visitors admitted to the house. Inc rapid,
lily with when the news OF MS release spread
through the city caused the fact TO be very wen
known towards evening, and, although numerous
friends doubtless desired to tender MN
de;icacy from what might be considered
intrusion, owing to the surrounding circumstances
or the case. Inc ex-Complroller remained ~ nus
house Yesterday with ms family III comparative
secliision, and although in some portions of the
city where he was wont TO De popular feeling OF
satisfaction prevailed, there was no attempt at
anything like demonstration, although several
parties called at the house Iii Park avenue. 1t
would seem that The eXComptroller desires ana
seciusion for some days. for, altogether apart from
the shock caused by MS Imprisonment aud liberia
ton, he Is by means in good health having
suffered for years from an internal complaint Sur.
rogate Hutcnngs, who is bondsman for Connolly in
the sum of $4,000, stated yesterday In the course
a conversation
ter would probably not leave his house, quletness
and privacy being much desired by him. what
move Will next he made Is perhaps dificut 10 con-
lecture, for wonderful things are occurring now.
a-days with astounding rapldlty
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STATE AND RELIGION,
Meeting in Favor Of a Religious Amendment
to the Constitution.


to the Constitution.
meeting OF persons favorinQ religious
amendment OF the United States constitu.
ton was held last evening in the Eleventh
street Reformed Protestant church. There were
about two huf idred persons present, many
OF whom were ladies. Rev. Andrew stevenson,
d. De- was chosen to ill the position OF chairman
and after making few remarks as to the object Of
the meeting and appointing committee TO nomi-
nate officers for permanent society, he
introduced to the audience the Rev. J.
r. w. sloane, ID. ID. MIR. Sloane spoke
at some length upon the advisability and even ne
cesslty OF a religious amendment OF the cOnstitu.
zion, and was followed by Mr.. ID. McAlllster the
general Secretary of the National Association.
SAID that the American people are,
comparatively speaking, opposed 10 religion
being recognized by the government, but their pref
udlces must be met and overcome The theory
milton of religion Is false and can be easily con
troverted. Tne general government cannot be
neutral i'm this matter-it must be either
for or against It. Governments never have
it. The speaker pointed out some OF the many evils
which have already ensued because OF the manner,
rs regards religion IN which our constitution was
framed. In this connection lie referred to the
Hunters Point Bible war; and said thai the Roman
Catholics OBTAIN their strongest argument against
the use OF the Bible in the public schools from the
fact That 1t Is unconstitutional.
At the close OF Mr.. McAlister's remarks the
nominating committee reported the following gen.
Presidents, Rev. j. w. Mcleod, ID. D.. Rev. A.
Stevenson, d. d.; Rev. ID. Mac.ise, ID. d.; Rev.
Halsey Knapp, ID. d.; Rev. J. Campbell, ID. d., and
Rey. James Kinward: for Corresponding Secretary,
J. g X. MDligan; Tor according Secretary, Rev. X.
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CURLING.
The Grand Match ut Central Park Pater.
son VIZ. Caledonian, of New YOrk-Ihe
,Jerse mon the ViCtOrs.

The Grand Match ut Ceniral Park Pater.
son vs.. CaIedonian, of New York-Ihe
Jerseymcn the VictOrs.
Yesterday was the day appointed for the grand
curling match of the season-viz. that between the
noted Paterson Club and the Caledonlan Club or
this city. The Jersey curriers' have been In the en-
joyment Of facilities for practice at Lake View,
near Paterson, since the last week In
November; while our New York curriers' were I'M
able to commence operations until Christmas Day
when the Caledonians began getting their hands IN
by defeating the Empire City Club very easily.
Since then, however, they have had but day or
two's opportunity for practice, and consequently
the Paterson curriers' had rather the advantage OF
them. The Caledonian Club, however had been
ranks, and despite the lack of practice they
felt pretty confident Of at least equaIling the score
Of their adversares especially as the Paterson
which enabled the CaledOnians to bring up their
corps de reserve, which Is rather strong In seec!:
Ing their Kinks, however, the Paterson "sklp PSF
wisely divided their strength, whereas the New
Workers grouped too many OF their fine PLAYERS In
fciency Of the outw Orks told on the score in the
aggregate, and Paterson came out OF the fight the
vlctors
Play was called shortly after eleven A. NJ, Mr..
James Lane acting as umpire on the occasion, and
the Ice in splendid condition the Contestants entered
upon the match In high spirits. The battle opened
for ae but BY
to improve In their play, and when an ad-
journment was mad for the curriers', lunch
what IS called ''anybody's game" Alter lunch,
however, Paterson stock began to rise In the mar
ket, and though the Caedonians made stout re-
sstance at their first three Kinks, and at two or
them took a decided lead, still the weak play at the
other Kinks told badly for their score The game
was called at haf-past four p NJ, and when
play ceased at all the Kinks 1t was
seen that Skip Templeton had captured
MS opponent by one shot, Skip Baxter had secured
majority OF four shots at his rink and that Skip
Foulis bad defeated the King.pin OF the Paterson
Kinks footing I'M the figures OF SO to 81 IN favor OF
the Caledonians. But at the other Two rlnks the
success OF SKips Butler and Dunlap had been such
as to give Paterson lead oy the figures of "a to Az
the aggregate giving the victory to Paterson by the
totals OF Ill to l3l-a majority OF 40 shots.
The match was Witnessed with great interest bv
| crowd OF spectators, mostly Scotchmen, and the
Jerseymen took the evening train for Paterson feel
ing decidedly Joyous over their victory. The fol-
lowing is q summary OF the score:-
CALIFORNIAN PATERSON.
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Ladies, Day in Brooklyn.

The bellies OF Brooklyn and the fair ones who DO n0t
claim to chime in with the bellies enjoyed the privt1
leges Of the the way Of making calls upon
their friends ION the second day Of the new year.
The weather was all that could possibly be desired
to promote the dear creatures comfort and pedcs1
TRAN convenience. They declared that the CLERK Of
fellow" for thus accommodating them. The turnou(
OF pretty women was never finer or more
general In the City OF Churches than was the CASE
yesterday. In the forenoon, OF course, they were
tatigued after the ardueus abors OF receiving th4
lords OF creation the precedipg day, ana dld o
make an appearance upon the streets until past
meridian. But when the dinner hour was passe1
grand bevies OF feminine youth and beauty sailed
forth out from their d0mlcilcS into the sunshin9
and bracing atmosphere In great numbers. an9
calls" The cars were crowded, carriage1
flied with fair laughing women, and sidewalk
peOplcd by crin0lined loneliness met the gazS
upon every side. What splendid dayp' "Dit}
you ever see ANYTHING TO equal lta How many call
did you haveY Did Mr.. Jones call on you Am |
he sweet on, ito think he Is splendid ]" and siml
liar scraps OF conversation between embarrassing
callers OF the genter sex greeted the ear upon
side The ducks OF creatures, with their ducks Of
bOnnets, nOated about town the entire afternoon
and far into the evening, thus happy IN the inter-
change OF gossip, calling upon friends and slipping
and III up the eye. Meantime the sernef Sex wer9
struggling with business cares and the effects ol
TOO large an amount Of hospitality experienced on
Monday In making their round OF calls. The genS
tlemen stared lmpudently In many instances ut the
passing fair visitors with you-knOw. how.lt-is3
yourself air, as much as to say, 1--WE have had OuIl
New YEARS. sp0rt go In, ladies, and have yours. Z
The indications most aSsredly were In favor OF the
OF it, and will look back to the day In the annals o.
wear one real pleasure.
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Tie Mayors once.

There was great activity at this onice throughout
the day Colonel Jollne, Mr.. Cardozo, hr. Tim
Golden aud all the attaches OF the olce, were busy
as bees. The Colonel administered the oath OF
ONCE TO Mr.. Dempsey, the newly-eectcd Clerk to
the Assistant Board of Aldermen, and to MI.
Archibald J. Fullerton. Deputy Clerk TO the
az eight O'Clock, and received q good many callers.
and got through an enormous amount OF clerical
work. consequent on the new appointm ents Oh Inc
previous day. In q conversation with a HERALD
idle talk or the deunct Aldermen TO the power or
the Mayor His Honor directed the reporters atten
ton 10 the following case, which VIII be read with
interest by those who take an interest LII Inc legal
aspect OF the Mayors coup 0etdt:-
The People e Relition ofPhip Arulrris and Anoh
7hr noy q Johnson's cases. 79In this case Rich
rius an Aidermanis claimant moved for q mandamns to
e as a &c es de he cs o w %nn nnd
OF the Fifth ward an affidavit that they had been duly
ne s 10 To 1e an
Recorder to them; third, to James Roosevelt who
had been admitted and sworn Alderman Of the Fh ward
TO dess from executing their offices show cause TO tue
contrary. Where the Office already filled by person who
has been aed and anu IS In by color OF right
mandamus neverissued TO admit another person. because
the corporation, being third party, admit not at
withon, his hayns opportunity 10 make a defence The
proper remedy in the st instance by information In
ties may be tried. NOTION denied.
To show the helplessness and panlc-stricken con.
ditlon or the eX-Aldermen, 1t may be mentioned
that yesterday the former Clerk OF the Board OF AL
dermen, Mr. John Hardy, brought to the Mayor The
resolution passed by the late Aldermen on Monday,
| designating +. Muigan & Co. as printers and Sta
TONERS to the corporation. 1t Is quite obvious who
they think Is the Mayor OF the city, and they must
either have sent this resolution for the purpose OF
satisfying Mr.. Mulligan, or because they knew that
| the proper party to send 1t to was the Mayor.
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PRIEST VS. BISHOP.

The Fight Between Bishop O'Hnra and Father
Stack COntinmes-An Attempted KecOncilia.
ton Brought to RiOtOus Conclusion.
WILLIAMsPORT, Jan. l, 1872.
The Catholic case is again destined to absorb the
public interest The Reverend Father has received
letters OF encouragement accompanied with that
powerful neutrality-suspicious. priests
throughout the entire country 1t Is said that
ammunition for his theological battery arrives by
every mail. He wears smiling face. feels confident
Of ultimate victory, and bel ewes that he Is acting
for the welfare OF the Catholic Church OF this
try.
Your correspondent has barely time to give you
brief particulars OF o meeting OF the members OF
the Church OF the AnnuncatOn, held this day. for
the purpose OF adjusting the difficulty between
priest and bishop. possible. The meeting was
duly organized and committee Of ten appointed
TAIL friends OF the Bishop TO draft series
OF resolutions This they accomplished, taking
strong grounds In opposition to the course Of
Father Stack The resolutions were presented TO
the congregation, and their endorsement declared
by the presiding Officer also claimed as an adhcrent
OF Bishop " Hara.
The Stack party demanded another vote, and in
the general confusion withdrew from the meeting.
The cry OF fraud" has been raised, the elements
are still contending aud the end Is not yet.
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GENERAL SHERMAN's VOYAGE.

The Voyage from New Yo!k 10 Funchal.
Madeira-Evcry day Life ON Board-Sher-
man's Remarks to the S,,ilors-The Gem
ersl on Shore and on Observation-Disclosures,
Naval Courtesies.
UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP WABASH,
FUNCHAL, Madeira, Dec s, 1871. !
The wabash has arrived here. bearing the nag OF
Rear Admiral James Alden, United States Navy.
and having as passengers General W. I. Sherman,
Colonel James Audenreid and Lieutenant Fred D..
Grant. We arrived here thus morning at twelve NJ,
seventeen days from New York. after a pleasant
passage, moi. however, for Colonel Audenred and
"Prince Fred.' as they delivered themselves up TO
King Neptune before Sandy Hook had fairly died
out Of sight. They recovered, however In time to
be introduced to the officers OF the ship, rs that was
made our first Sundays duty by the Captain, oil the
Officers being called on the quarter deck. This took
abOnt fifteen minutes, alter which General Sherman
made some remarks, wishing us ''all pleasant
We lind In port Her Britannia Majesly's ships
Trafalgar and Bcllerophon, or the renowned Cham
mel neet which are mere waiting the arrival OF the
We had but one accident during our trip from
New York, ami that happened day before yesterday,
during exercise henry Shalier captain OF the
maintOp, fell from the mantopgallant yard, q dis
lance OF 100 ieet into the water. The liieboat Was
manned, Immediately lowered and the man picked
up unhurt He received severe ducking. l may
here state that this man was one OF the four who
were saved from the Inflated oneida.
The officers OF Her Britannia Majesty's ship Ira
fagar give grand ball on shore this evening" and
a number OF our officers have been invited and are
now preparing TO attend.
We leave here probably on Friday next for Gibral-
tar, where We expect 10 arrive after a passage OF
five days.
Rumor mas 1t that General Sherman and party will
leave us at Gibraltar travel overland and rejon us
at villa Franco, our next stopping place after leav-
We nave one Of the finest Chips in the United
States navy. She acted nobly during the passage,
attaining a speed Of ten knots under SAIL alone AS
TO the officers, they are the pride of the navy, and
their reputation ut the department perfect
AMERICAN THANKSGIVING.
THANKSGIVING Day was duly observed on board,
divine service being held by the Chaplain, ali err
which the officers returned to their different messes
TO have dinner; but believe none sat down TO q
fine roast turkey and cranberry sauce for tue good
reason there were none on board.
SHERMAN ON SHORE.
forgot to state that General Sherman and party
all went on snOre this morning and enjoyed a fine
ride On horseback. They returned to the ship about
an hour ago
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THE NEWARK COURTS.
An Important Charge by Judge Depue-His
Viexxs ~ riding Tia TrauHa

An Important Charge by Judge Depue-Iiis
Views Regarding tho Trapgun Tragedy.
The January term Of the Essex County Court
opened at the Court House In Newark yesterday
The Grand Jury, Of which ex-COngressman Nehe-
miah Perry Is foreman, having Deen duly
sworn, were charged by Judge Depue on several
points OF local and general Importance. During
his charge the Court elucidated the legal bearings
OF the rights capabilities Of cltlzens taking the
law into their own hands, as I'm the case OF the
burglar Henley. The Cor0ner's jury, in the course
of ludcrousy. extraordinary verdict, ex-
0nerated from all blame Mr. Parker, who
planted the trapgun. The justification OF that con-
cusion, said the Judge, will depend upon the sou.
ton or the question whether the protection OF
building, not being dwelling house, from
feonious entry, may be lawfully made by
means which are certainly destructive OF life.
Alter dwelling ut considerable length on the
intent and meaning OF the law In such
cases, the Court concluded by saying that
the consequences likely to result from The general
adoption OF this system OF defence OF property can
only be Imagined and considerations OF public
policy must condemn resort TO IL as unlawful, and
homicide occasioned by an illegal act is felonious
and an indictable crime. The deceased, although
he was committing crime when he came to his death,
was not engaged in the commission OF an offence
for winch by law MS life was forfeit.
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mery-'ooking group; their oountenances were SICK
LEO DER. not with the pale cast OF thought but with
chagrin and i-concealed disappointment TWAS
easy to see that It was group OF companions who
had ono common feeling OF vexatlon. Now AMI
then some UNOFFICIAL person would drop In aud look
at them, and one OF their number would get OF
some grim Joke. His companions laughed melan-
choly laugh. Their great joke, and one that they
seemed never tired or perpetrating, was 10 address
Tom Conan "Mr. Mayor.n They continued
this ana other harmless amusements pretty
nearly throughout the entire day. There
were few practical Jokes perpetraed
upon them now ana then by heartless bystanders-
for example: there was q messenger employed by
the eX-Aidermen Whose appearance betokened
filth and degradation, and he was sent into the
Chamber to ask for "tbe Mayor" Mr. CONAN
outer Office staring at his confusion with gieen
mischief within them that broke into nearly
laugh as soon as Ills HonOr'' had closed the door
on the room from which lie mad been 80 unavalingy
~ TOR
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THE COLORED DICTATORS.

The News Of the Outrages Upon the White
Citizens by the Negroes in Lake Village,
Ark, CONFIRMED.
CINCINNATI, OHIO, Jan. g 1872
special despatch from Little Rock, Ark to the
Enquirer contains statement from Alfred Sanders,
a brother to one OF the men who was shot by
negroes In Chic0t, Ark, corroboratng the reports
OF negro outrages In that place. lie says, after
killing three men, number OF armed negroes
went to his brothers house, fred INTO
the doors and windows, and demanded 500,
threatening In case OF refusal TO burn the house.
The money was paid, and shortly afterwards
another party appeared and demanded $50 which
was paid.
Sanders then left the village.
He also states that the negroes killed all the
planters in this vicinity. Every person coming or
gong s challenged by the negro guard who yet re-
man. and the whites are still AFRAID TO return 10
their homes.
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NEW YEARS DAY IN HALIFAX,

Lcvecs Held by Lieutenant Governor sfG
Hastings boy le and the United Stated
Consul.
HALIFAX, N. s., Jan. 2, 1872.
New Years Day in Halifax was observed witn(
due regard 10 ancient custom. The usual leved(
was held at the Government House by our es,ecmcd2
Lieutenant Governor, SIR Hastings Doyle. Promi,S
Connolly and Hon. Judge Jackson, United State9
Consul.
Consulate residence. which was largely attended by
Judges OF the supreme Court representatives OF th
army and navy, officers and members OF the PROVING
cial and city governments aud other prominen6
cIfZ
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The Department Of Public Works.

MIR. Van Mort has been busily engaged investigat-
ing the work Of the various bureaus, and has dis
covered that far greater number OF employees
than Is necessary hold lucrative positions.
He considers that the Water Police, who, to
the number OF seventy, receive $1,000 man
Tor inspecting the water apparatus In private
houses, are no longer required, and about
sixty or them Will be discharged Similar abuses
have been discovered In the Sewer Department, and
many respectable men or business VIII nnd their
names announced as dismissed sewer inspectors.
Mr.. Van Nort with the Chief Engineer OF the DeDaft
ment, has inspected the pipelaying In Tenth avenue,
and he thinks IL not unlikely that lie Will be com
PEELED to discharge good many aborers.
SO far one days work saves the city SOC, 600
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A DEAD INTERNATIONAL.

J. W. Gregory, AN aged member Of the Interna.
tional, and also connected with the Cosmopolitan
Conference and the Farmers and liberal clubs,
died suddenly on New Years Day in Second avenue.
Of paralysis. Tic was removed TO Bellevue Hospital
ana was thence taken to TIE residence OF Ira b. pa.
Wis, 80 west Twenty-seyentn street, from which
place the funeral Will take place on Thursday after
noon. Deceased was q native Of England and
man OF varied experience IN lfe lie was one OF the
early visitors TO California, and az one Tine pIopre
Tor Of CTeQOyYs EApress lbrye
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A SCOTCH COLONY FOR KANSAS.

Mr. Grant, OF the firm OF Grant h Cast, the large
SILK manufacturing house In England is now in
Kansas locating purchase OF over 100000 acres Of
land from the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.
upon winch he designs founding colony or emf
grants from Scotland. He intends settling five
hundred families on his new purchase during the
present year,
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HOW OUR STREETS ARE CLEANED.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2, IS

NEW YORK, Jan. z, IS7T
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Nearly every day have noticed the talk aboust
''Streel cleaning matters" Allow me TO inform you
that the street on which live Thirteentb) was no
cleaned In six weeks, and Is IN such condition as to-
keep all respectable persons good distances
away. The Commissioner does not know las saw3
in your esteemed journa) since when or how thel
streets are cleaned BY giving this q bit OF places
In YOUR admirable Journal you Will not only benefit
the pubic, but inform the Commissioner the dller-i
ence OF time between each sweeping very re-,
spectfully, L.. WALFISu.
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ESCAPES EXTRAORDINARY.
Carriage Load Of Ladies and Children
saved from Drowning.


North Bellevlle, 9ear Newark, witnessed recently
one OF the most miraculous series OF escapes from
drowning on record. Several ladies', members OF
Mr.. william Joyce's family and children, went riding
In q carriage When near the Passaic toll bridge
the horse became unmatAaqeable and dashed
IRON the river road over the bank on to the surface
Oh the frozen river. The ice gave way and the
whOle party Upset. But Tor the prompt interference
or some workmen all would have been drowned.
as u was the only damage occasionel was The CIV
ing all frlghtful ducking, the destruction OF the
wagon AID sci 0I lure valued At 5000.
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PATERSON.

This sport, which had been enjoyed up to Friday
last, was resumed yesterday In the metropolis and
its vicinity. The ball being up at the Central Park,
ana also at the Brooklyn Prospect Park. the fine
weather induced large attendance at both local.
ties At the Capitoline Lake, Brooklyn, there was
quite q large gathering OF ladies.
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The Ex-AIderm,r in C,,cu.

IN corner OF the room In the new Court House
mat mas peeD hitherto used for the meetings OF
Board OF supervisors were buddled together seven
or eight Of The ex.Aldermen, including Aldermen
Conan. Plupkju anu MeIsB. They were MI q