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New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
LECTURES. MEETINGS, ETC.

The Joint Committee of the Common Council
ON Railroads will meet at $3.50 y. m tomorrow, i, the
rbanber OF the Board of Assistant Aldermen.
A novel and interesting lecture on the "Bes-
scmcr Process will he delivered tomorrow evening in
the Free Scientific Course, AZ Cooper institute, by Alex
apdcr L. Holley whose extended acquaintance with the
y ystcrics of steelInaking noticed IN llE
TRIBINE OF last Wednesday The lecture VIII he eaDor
atey illustrated with the aid Of the camera and screen
The evening school of the General Society
OF Mechanics and Tradesncn held exhibition IN the
rooms at No 4,2 Broadway last evening. A large mum.
Der of specimens Of ehand drawing were shown and
speec hes were made by Peter Cooper and Others The
school numbers Al scholars and II superintended by
Henry W. WiDans
The Board of Assistant Aldermen received,
Yesterday, a communication from the Fire Department.
stating that another fire. apparatus Is necessary Tor the
protection OF property above FIFTY nnth-st resolu
ton 70 yeauest the Board OF Apporonment 10 appro
pirate funds for two morc fire companies above that
street was referred Ia the Committee on Law. The
following ordinance made special order Tor next
Monday:
New Haven Railroad
Of Twenty c,rnh and Fourth OF the BoNs oratd
Broop. 'entrc,ts, sIoePt between p m aud ooa q"
A mass meeting of cOlOred men was held
last evening Ia the snllivan.st Church. 10 perfect ar
rangcne ns the celebration o the anniversary OF the
passage of the Fifteenth Anne ndmsn Joseph H. Walker
re ported that the Police Commas oners had pronised
ion aud the Board oi Eduea'ioD had granted
holiday the rolOred children attrndlnr TIE phpn
schools. The procession will form al f1Hb-N' ANA
Eighth st. and will include military "rgihiball"is lh'
urrr of INTERNATIONAL soctA Tie io"t' 80 tb' pv
ca.sop Viii b. thronSh ws'ei!'i p."''' N'h"'A"".
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29

Spring. Hudson, and Canalsts Broadway. Fourteenth
st. Ffth-aye Thirty ytourthst, Madis0n-aye and Twen-
ty-third-st, 10 Association Hall
The New-York Yacht Club held meeting,
last evening" James Gordon Bennett, r In the chair.
About 20 yachts were represented. The Committee on
Measurements and Allowances presented report con
tanning resolutions abolshng the present system Of
measurement and time allowances, and recommending
that each Yacht shall measured by It's cubic contents
that the number Of cubic feet obtained be applied TO
such tables Of allowances taken from those now IN
nse win result In allowance by the largest schoon
ers the Dauntess and the Sappho 10 tho smallest the
Foam and the Eva of about 10 minutes In OF fve
hours Adopted. The old grade OF Fleet Surgeon was
restored and Dawson elected to the position The
annual eatta fixed for the third Thursday in June
instead OF the second The for the Bennett
Challenge Cup was down for the third Thursday in
July.
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCH

Cn the 10Th INST which was the last day upon when
claims could filed before the British and American
Claims Commission. unless by permission in each
for cause shown, very large number oi memorials
presented. Four hundred and twenty one British claims
were fed up that date, and al the session to-day is
additional claims were ilod II is ihongh that the
number, including all claims both sides, Will
amount To about 5OO. The American claims number ls
only There decisions made to-day. and
the Commission adjourned over until the 81 of April
next The office OF the secretary Will be occupied for
time 10 getting the claims properly arranged and
docket and the memorials printed. II IL understood
hat the Com mission will adjourn until September
and that during that month the sessions viii be held at
Newport, H. ]. Since the Commission was organized
have been finally disposed o, out oi which only
wasfayOrble To the claimant, that being the first
the docket The amount of the award was 800
Mr.. d. &. NOrthrop OF New Haven State Supcrntend
caOn appeared before the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs Tins morning, III advocacy OF tho
proposition to devote the JapSnese Indemnity fund now
mounting 10 over s10O To fbe purposes OF edncation
undcr pledge and The control OF the Japanese Govern
ment Thr plan urged conteDplaieHa system of normal
,cboos Tor The higher branches Of education the En
ssh LANGUAGE and ~ the inferior grades OF schools ii
,trIcon IN Ia be given III the Japanese langtngc, "a
uIey>cd by the Roman characters oi our alphabet.
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
ppooK1yN IRON FOUNDRY BURNED.

The iron foundery of Mertz, Lime 4 Co..
At Nos l3O and 1872 Firsst Brooklyn, f. d. caught hre
early yesterday from sparks issuing from the chimney
and the flames gained rapid headway before the arrival
of the engines owing TO the bells giving the alarm ior
the wrong district. The flames spread rapy 10 the 'u
joining four.story manufactory, which was seriously
damaged William Ackerly, the owner, estimates ms
loss at $4,000 fully insured Merit, Lime 90. est,-
mate their stock at $4,000 insured for s2Oo eac
nv tbe LAFAYETTE Phenix of Hartford. and Phenx OF
Brooklyn and 81 600 by the international COMPANY
Charles CANINE electric engine manufacturer. i)sfs
81 COO Messrs. Bailey Titus, brass nnisherH fVoo an"
several others about 5000 each.
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
WASHINGTON.
nm ,.rNnrD TARIFF BILL.

THE AMENDED lAhirr DILL
ALL INTERNAL TAXES REPEALED aiA ,>'>,s ANu
COYrrr FREE IMPORTANT khDu'iIoN'
MADE IN THE DUTIES ON OTHER AAIi'LN''
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THs TRiBuN&i
WASHINGTON Thursday, March 2s' ls'2
Anv one who desires TO know how the ihri" o'n
so, into its present shape must read the ieeu'n
pr,se reports for special dispatch can hahoiS "o
sns,iee 70 the long process through which II Went
during the nine hours session OF TO-DAY ine "'i
after Yesterdays adjournment. was in such con-
<iiiion that its friends hoped th"e 'ne S''-
,;o,s containing the free list and the ten
per cent reduction on textile ana ne'aho ii"i'0'
,ro,,d be added. and the bill passed in that form
The free list was passed without mnch oeoae' o"'
yeraI senators bad essays on political economy to
read and they spent good part OF 'he aileIhoon !"
. discussion on the abstract question of Protection
The section was finally passed with SILK and oo't"h
MACHINERY omitted Theu long tight
.,curred over proposition Of MT nam
In 70 attach the first section cf the
PIn,nce Committees bill. making great reductions
IN the dnty on SALT lumber, coal, etc. ana "i'ei
many amendments had been defeated. II was
.aon,ed with some slight notifications Then ooo''
uoved IN repeal all internal taxes except those on
s,,rits malt liquors. and tobacco, and Al abont ~
ocIoek this was agreed TO, aud the bill passed by
vote of a5 to 4, those IN the hceatNe
teinc Messrs Frelinghuysen, Scott, bannn'
and Boreman So the Tarih bill, as II
zoos ont Of the Senate repeas all internal taxes OH
and after Jnlv / 1872 including The income TAX AZ
aadv accrued placos tea and coffee on the Tree hst
a, tbe same time and makes the reductions III n"-
Los nroposed by the Finance Committee except
those On silk manufactures, cotton Haeh'neie "n"
no or two OF Ter articles
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

I;Jh Arenw Hotel--The Hon. Oakes Ames, NJ: G.,
Of Massachusetts the Hon William Williams, C and Ccndlt
Nm of Buaao d. Rice Of hsbe, Col H. McComb o.
Delaware u H. Crosby Of Chicago T. Wn.ow o. b. Louis. and
m " M Cbampin Of Cornwall f.. Breroorf House-Mr Won
Weneg Minister Of Holland Wasngton and the Hon W. o.
smith NJ O. Mr. York HobtAdmirai j. H. Tucker
Of b Peruvian NAVY Mrehouso OF steamship City Of Lon
dor ~ Dents Ho-Dr NJ Anderson Of Rochester University
S NichoLas Hoht-Eroy. Merrill. Congressman D. Gnnnei
spd Judge H. Williams Of Iowa Judge senn Of Hayersaw
Carolina, and x. H. Morgan OF Anrors
n - g1s1y HouS-The Hon William Dorhemer Of Bafslo .
I,tor Uo-Er John b. Alley Of Massachusetts Capt
o. Covoco.ses g. S Navy, and Gen. Merritt OF Podam,
\ y Trersu Honse--Judge 4. Panssorth Of Detroit
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.l

CHICAGO RELIEF BILL PAsSED-rIIE tNvEs!
TIGATIONs-THE WEATHER REPORTS AMI
THE TELEGRAPH.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNBl
WASHINGTON. Thursday, March "a. 1872
An attempt was made to-day, to come 10 an under
standing upon the Depot BILL 70 bring the existing
deadlock end and permit the House, by dsposng
OF the subject TO at important public business
Mr. Starkweather finding the opponents OF the measure
as determined as to persist in fbusering unless
they were accorded the right TO vote amendments Of
fered as a compromise to admit Mr.. Polands amend
ment This proposal Indignantly rejected
by Messrs Kerr, Beck, and others. The
Poland amendment provides for the admission
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad TO the OF the
depot equal terms with the Baltimore and Potomac
Road Mr.. Kerr informed Mr.. starkweather that he
cared neither OF the rival roads but insisted that the
property of the United States should not be given away
tc any corporation running debate ensued. amid
much excitement and great disorder. The temper dis
played by Of the leaders on both sides bas
mat there appeared for time to he hope OF agree
ment Mr. Starkweather, however although charged with
being the face instrument OF giant corporation which
had taken Congress by the throat maintained unruied
and finally offered TO go further TO concate
the wrathfnl minority and permit vote on Mr Crebbt
company Of the value Of the land taken. AS This
what long struggle had been carried to secure
there seemed TO no good further tbuser
ing but Mr. Beatty had an amendment requiring tns
payment by the railroad OF an annual rental 10 the .ty
for the benefit Of the poor and insisted that should be
admitted s 1t was better amendment thar
Mr.. Crebb's, and met the views OF most OF
the minority. Mr.. Starkweather would not allow
to be offered, and the diiatory motions
were renewed. Al Il the Steamboat bill mp ms a.
spec order, and the depot quarrel went The
cooeoraton OF the ateambat Bill Interrupted l0ngI
epongh 70 pass the Chicago Rtef hill with an amend
rpt prohibiting the free importation OF lumber and
vac ten neumed occupying the rest OF the day. The
BILL which yas in charge 0. Mr. Nefcy covers 80 printed
pages ana wac about thirds completed before the
MOOninneni ils measure OF great importance, and
the CoWHDttW p Communicative put All unusual amount
OF hard wDh upon ~ but h0 few meIbers understood
fbG question jyniy"i tgt lte attention was paid 10
H. The H,;tf JdjOarHoi ILtD Monday,
TIE iIonsr was much surprised as urssed 10 day
10 learn ~ con son 80 Lad beeu ecct~d upon the
Chi.ayo Sof bi Bttnccn tie pipos ms pbeys and the
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
rnr BOWLING GREEN SAVINGS BANK.

John T.. Develin, counsel to the Receiver Of
the Bowling green SAVINGS Bank. accepted JeHiorday an
offer Of compromise made On behalf of Henry smith, the
ate Presoeut the fanb II the Supreme Court before
Jndee Cardolo. Mt Smith agrees to pay sJ0c0 In con
sidetatou ~ being fol'ased from further Inability,
so0o az rms cum "a bc paid Ia coal and The remainder
70 b. secured ~ satisfactory bonds nuo pad at ssted
.AAH
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
NEW-.JERSEY.

JERSEY CRY. - Michael Connolly, Andrew
Brown William Gafney, and John Lawrence were
ARE .ed Yesterday charge OF having committed
number Of rObbcfes freigbtcars Of the NewJersey
Railroad Company. Henry and Richard Buck, grocers,
al Warren and steubensts arrested for receiving
the stolen goods new clubhouse is to be erected by
the Payonla Yacht Club. near Long Dock James
Saunders Ellen Martin. and Peter and Richard Ridge
way were placed on trial yesterday, in the Court OF
Quarter sessions for having made riotou attack upon
the house OF Michael Roche Feb 20. The Board OF
Police has ordered the immediate erection
tIou of smallpox patients. The Boards of Registration
will sit on Tuesday the purpose Of placing addi
tiona OF voters the lists prior 10 the charter
election . one hundred c0opers employed by \. Ii.
O'Donnel struck" yesterday on account OF the dis
charge OF nVe of the employees. The action OF the
" strikers" was ratified by the Coopers Union
rwARK--Edwin o. Hasied was accidentally shot,
Tuesday evening with pistol, by George Remer III
cigar store on Branch Kate Geibh and Catherine
Rohk had aped from the state REFORM school,
arrested yesterday.
PArEEsoS.- ST. Omer Commandery Knights Tempar
has elected The following officers j. p. Dorrmus, Com
tuander: C. " Stfrritt GencralssimO; j. W. tOngd0n,
Captaini General Iicber Welh Preate
IoBokEN--t onrad Lucrger was arrested last evening
on charge stealing horse from the stables Of the
North Hudson County Railway Company, AT Union HILL
RtTIERTuRD P,RK.-fhe Prosbyterlans are about 10
erect new pa lsonagc, the EpscOpalians new chapel
and the Ba pt lists n mission chapel
P.SsNc-The Village Council has called public
meeting Tuesday evening for the nomination OF can
diates for village officers, without regard to party.
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
AnD0HnfrInrnt$
Observation-Disclosures COCAINE removes.

Ir Is WELL TO GET CLEAR OF A BAD COUGH
OR Com rmK SAFER 10 RID YOURSELF o'
IT TIE yEsr roErY KEsEDr ToK THE
PURPOSE BEIvG Dr. JAMES BXPfCToRANT.
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29

On the 20th inst. my son feil down sta rs
breaking lighted lamp Hled with DENsLOw Bcsns PKRsTH On
and no Explosion Mrs JANIS CHrsAN No. lSl ho
tagaest, Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29

A.-The Old Guard exclaimed, "Up, and At
The cry enthusiastic Young America and M "
,upnly OF his Spring style Of HATS rapidly disappearing 10 "n
seanence Bny your b. 2l2 Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
HOME NEWS.

THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDSUrs. no 2is BROAD
WAY .
San Noon os "' 5s
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.

EAsrcHEsffR.-At n town meeting of the
Ia xpayers held Oh Wednesday afternoon, 5000 Was
appropriated road purposes, including 500 for the
village of West Mount Vernon; $1,000 was appropriated
for the purchase Of iron safe for the Town Clerks
Office 300 for and furniture OF rooms 70 be used by
the Justice Of the Peace and Town Clerk, and $500 for
the repairs Of the town dock. resolution was adopted
reqrng the Justices 10 surrender all the town property
In their possession 10 the supery within A. hours
MOUNT vERNoS.At public meeting held on Wednes
d evening IN regard facilities and rates of fare and
Communication the New Haven Railroad, II was voted
to accept the proportions made by Hf BlshOp, but
TO invoke legislative action.
NEwBrRoH-Two deaths have occurred from small
poA within few days,
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29

.,,u. MARQUIS rE CHAMBRUN ON THE STAND
HISTORY or A CURIOUS WAR OFFICE COW
PIJCATION - AMERICAN INfLUENCES TO
BREAk NJ. ILACE.
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
LONG ISLAND.

MINEOLA.-Tbe Committee appointed by the
several towns of queens County TO oppose the action OF
the Supervisors in locating the courthouse at
this place. has prevailed upon the Senate Committee 10
amend the hill 30 rs to allow the next Board Of Superv
10 decide upon the location. The Commissioners
Will I've chosen by ballot.
FEEEPoRr.-The residence of William smith was en-
by burglars, yesterday during the absence or the
family. and robbed OF artcles worth $500.
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.

MORE FILIBUsTERING IN TIE HOUSE = TIL
CHICAGO RELIEF BILL PAsSED-THE NvEs
TIGATIONs-THE WEATHER REPORTS AMI
THE TELEGRAPH
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
CHRISTIANS PERSECUTION IN JAPAN.

Bo,ei Ch0tiGm, Paris March L. 1872.
New-York tribune., 1872-03-29
NEW-YORK CITY.

Sergeant VIM. II. Lefierts, President OF the
Police Mutual Aid Association reports that ne coliected
from members last year so5s, which was paid 10 tho
families Of % deceased members
Holy Thursday was observed with appropriate
services, yesterday in the Episcopal and Roman Catho
lie churches Archbishop McCloskey celebrated solemn
pontca In the morning at 81 Patrlcks Catncura
George Seaman, aged 40, employed as diver
on the wrccking schooner Thomas kolin lying at the
foot OF Sixty ffth ST. while work yesterday. was snf
ocatcd the bursting OF the airpipe connecting with
his diving SUIT
The election of a Colonel of the 9th Regi-
ment in place OF the late James Fisk r was postponed
ast evening until further notice in as was
Blanchard and Judge Barnard.
The Police Mutual Aid Association has paid
during past year so2s the families OF % deceased
members Since the date Of organization, Oct 49, 1866.
the Association has paid TO the heirs Of deceased mem
and the expense OF collecting and dlsDurs-
Ing that sum has not exceeded $40 per annuin.
A lady residing in the upper portion OF this
city, while riding in a Broadway few days ago, was
robbed OF bag containing IL 900 in coupon bonds, 5000
in greenbacks, and a valuable diamond pin. Her name
could not he ascertaned although she offers through
friends reward Of 600 for the recovery OF the stolen
property The police have not been informed OF the rob-
berry.
In the United States District Court, yester-
day. in the case OF L. C. Hyde ag Michael Steiner and
Others Judge Batchford reserved his decision upon the
motion 70 punish Steiner for an alleged contempt OF
Court i'll violating injunction regarding certain bank
rnptcy proceedings pending in Illinois. It was argued
that party cannot plead defects In an injunction AS an
for violating II; and that an allegation OF con-
tempt upon information and belef IA not sucient 10
warrant the Court in nHictng punishment
The feeling among merchants and capital
sts, borrowers well lenders regarding the bill now
before the NewYork Legislature for the punishment
of those receiving unlawful interest is one OF universal
condemnation. The borrowers claim that the enact
ment OF such a law would render the money-markct
tighter" and that IL would be almost impossible to OBJ
tain loans OF any conditions. The capitalists say that
they would not loan money at cent but would
invest in trade and that they can not see any reason
why II a wants TO get the use OF money he should
pay the market price Tor it as well as for any other
merchandise.
The New York herald., 1872-12-10
FORTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
second Session.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. o, 1872.
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the
credentials Of o. p. Norton trep reelected Sena-
tor from Indiana.
Petitions were presented for a prohibitory liquor
law for the Territories and In relation to the
French Spoiaton Claims and other subjects.
Mr. NORTON from the Committee on Military
Anairs reported a bill to refund the States the
interest on money borrowed TO equip, pay, supply
and transport troops for the United states In the
late war, and said he would ask action upon IL ut
an early day.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. PoMERoY, trep.) OF Kansas, introduced q
Dill Tor the relief OF settlers on the Cherokee lands
In Kansas. Referred to the Committee on Public
Lands.
Mr. WRIGHT, rep.) OF Iowa, introduced bin to
provide for the construction OF a military road in
New Mexico. Referred to the Committee on Mill.
tary Affairs.
ON motion OF Mr.. HAMLIN. trep.) OF Me-, rcso.
lntion was adopted instructing the Committee on
Commerce TO inquire into the expediency Of max
lns an appropriation for the improvement OF the
hS,oor of Portland Me.
M WELDON, rep.) OF MiDn., offered a res oluton
Sf TIE appointment OF committee OF five, 10
WON should be referred those parts Of the Presi-
dents Message relating TO transportation routes
rom the West 10 the Atlantic seaboard. and asked
It's present consideration; but Mr.. MORRILL,, rep1
OF Me-, objected and ii was laid over.
Mr. FEHTos, tIIbl OF y. ", introduced bill pro-
for services in the war or 1872 dies during the pend
ing Oi his application the accrued pension 10 which
he would have been entitled shall be paid TO hrs
widow Or legal representatives.
MI. COLE trcp.) or Cal, introduced bin relating
W the payment VI duties, which provinces that alter
The New York herald., 1872-12-10
PORT OF NEW YORK, DEC. Q, 1s7:
CLEARED.

:, steamship olaf Trygveson CSor). Kjeland, Dublin
Steamship Hattcras Lawrence Norfolk-old Dominion
Steamship Co.
steamship Dirigo, johnson. portIspd-J Ames
steamship Ashland Moore, Boston.
Ship Glenbervie Br), Dawson, Liverpooi-He erson
Bros
Ship Carl (NCD, Bockelman. Bremcn-H Koop ACo
Ship Hope, Hancock, Valparaiso-Fabbri 4 Chauncey,
Bark Chas Quinn OBJ, Hutchinson, Liverpool-Jas W
Elwcil 4 Co.
Bark Dcerhound CBr). Carln, London-Howland As
BARK westbury (Br). Cook, London-Arkeii Tufts Co
Bark Gna Nor), Jensen, Cork for orders-Tetens
Bockmann.
Bark Aurora tBr) Crosby, Cork for orders-Jas Ei.
well Co,
Bark Ulrka Rus). Laureii, Antwerp-Funch, Edge 4
BARK Letiza d,aD, Castcano. Gibraltar for orders-A
Agresta
Bark Golden Fleece (Br), Rhodes, Barbados-H Trow.
Bark q W Roosevelt Hartman, Havana-Jas Ward
Co.
Brig David owen, Dunston. Matanzas--Jas Eiwen 4
Brig Renshaw. sylvester, Matanzas-R A Robinson 4
Brig Prairie Rose Griffin, Matanzas-Jas z Ward Co.
Brig Ben Bolt (Brl Drake st George, NB-Jed Frye
Co.
schr Anna DAM, Hubert, Rotterdam-Funch Edge a
schr Frank Howard, Marrett Para-F Guinarez
Schr W Barry (Br), Sherman, ST Stcphens-Hency 4
Parker.
schr Sparkling Sea, Butler, Georgetown, sC-Bentlcy
Gildersleeve h Co.
Schr L NJ Warren, Pickering Baltimore-J R Staples.
Schr Joe Hooker, Chase, Boston-Chas living.
Schr Dart, Williams, Stamford-Stamford Manufactur.
Steamer Black Diamond. Meredith Philadelphia.
The New York herald., 1872-12-10
THE ST. LOUIS FIRE.

Estimate Of the L0sscss by the COnfia.
grafton of Sunday and the Amount of
lnsura nee.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 0, 1872.
The following Is q corrected statement of the
fire yesterday
The loss on ComstOck's furniture Is 500 O00 in
sured in the Germana, of New York, for $500; in
the Humboldt, OF New York, s., 500; In the Etna,
OF Hartford. $4,000; in the Home, OF New York,
$4,000; In the Brewers, OF Milwaukee. $2,500; In
t0nal, OF Boston, $500; in the North British and
Mercantile, 900; IN the Standard, OF New York,
$2500; in the Continental, 81, 5OO In the Orient,
$500; in the Imperial, OF London, 5000; in the
North American, Of Philadelphia $2,5O0; in the
American Central, OF st. Louis $4,000 The build
ing was'Owned by T. b. Edgar, and was valued at
$4,000, and was insured in the Home, OF New York,
for 81, 500 and In st. Louis companies for $4,000.
The loss to the adjoining building and stock is
$4,000; fully insured.