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The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-29
"TRUE A. PREACHING"

6. The civil service Of the government
has become a mere instrument Of partisan
tyranny and personal ambition, and an
object Of selfish greed. 1t is scandal
and reproach upon free Institutions, and
breeds Generalization dangerous TO the
perpetuity of republican government.
THEREFORE, A WISE DEMAND.
g. We therefore regard THOROUGH
REFORM OF THE CIVIL SERVICE
- one Of the most pressing necessities Of
the hour; that honesty, capacity and hdel-
ity constitute the only valid claims to pub
lie employment; that the offices Of the
government cease 10 be matter of srbi
trary favoritism and patronage, and tina,
public station become again the post o.
honor. TO THIS END 1T IS IMPER
ATIvELY REQUIRED THAT Nc
PRESIDENT SHALL BECOME A
CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION.
TAkIEP QUESTION SHOWED ASIDE
Z. We demand system OF federal tax
alton which shall not unnecessarily inter
fere with the industry Of the people, ant
which shall provide the means necessar,
to pay the expenses Of the government
economically administered-the pensions
the interest on the public debt and q mod
crate annual reduction Of the principa
thereof, and recognize that there are IL
our midst honest but irreconcilable diff
ferences Of opinion with regard to the re.
spectivs systems Of protection and free
trade WE REMIT THE DISCUS.
SION OF THEM TO THE PEOPLE
IN THEIR CONGRESSIONAL DIS.
TBlCrS, AND THE DECISION OF
CONGRESS THEREON, WHOLLY
FREE OF EXECUTIVE INTEkFER
ENCE AND DICTATION.
NO REPUTATION.
"a. The public credit must be sacred,
maintained, and We DENOUNCE RE
PUDIATION in every form and guis
p.nIHG o. TuE TRUE nETAL.
o. A SPEEDY RETURN T
SPECIE PAYMENTS is demand,
alike by the highest considerations of cor
mercisi morality and honest governmer
nA.. su<au -..,-.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-29
GOOD Enough
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
PREAM BILE.

We, the Liberal Republicans Of the
United States in Convention assembled at
Cincinnati, proclaim the following princi-
pies Is essential to just government:
nEAn GgGuGa RUJRaEn.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-29

fGood Enough
DEMOCRATIC TICKET. u
"Press where yea ses slsas - Mite hat
ussh sHe roe H. down,
0Sesiey ana 0rass SseWs."
FOR PREsIDHNT,
HORACE GREELEY,
Of New York;
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
B. GRAFT BROWN, 4.
Of Missouri.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-29

-. For the promotion and SUCCESS NJ
Shesp yitel principles, and the support Of
~ Gas6I1atas nominated BY this couvsn.
tteu, ~ iavits and cordially welcome tie IL
49, ioo ~ ~ patriotic cidssna, WHY.
II regard 70 previous political sfilistiol.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
TIE METHODIST PREAcHERs.

s regular weekly meeting OF the Methodist
prt acAcr was held, yesterday at the Methodist Book
Rooms IN Eeventh-s Dr. J. s Porter in the chair The
oueston under debate was Is it desirable TO organize
The local preachers into a ConferenceP C. c. Lee led
the discussion, strongly opposing the Conference He
said that Mehodism owes its existence from the abOrs
m local ureacbers that be could name over 60 churches
within NewYork and It's vcigity that had been brought
iuo being through the labOrs OF these lay preachers
The system OF MethOdsm embraced the hearty ana ac-
I'VE coortiou OF both clergy and laymen. He spoke
81 an atieupt uog making by Of the doctors TO
elbow their orm partners, the local preachers out OF
The concern There assumption, ne continued. on
The t,art OF the doctors in the Church toward High
Sbufcbisn: that 10 assume 20 practice IL would drive
from their altars intelligent members who would prefer,
n High Church to be the order, to take refuge In a
cburcb thai can date its authority back far as Henry
the Eighth . -.
J. Cottier and Mr.. Barber followed Mr.. Lee, both
favorng the Conference IN consequence OF the debate
taking "a wider range than expected, the meeting
was adjourned 10 meet Monday, at 1880 a. ~,
when = ID. Brown will open the debate.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
THE ODD FELLOWS CONTENTION Al
BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 16.-At o'clock this morn
order Of odd Fellows of the United states escorted
by the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment OF tho
State OF Maryland 10 odd Fellows Hail. In Gay-st,
where an address OF welcome delivered by W. X.
Creery Grand Master OF the Grand Lodge OF the State
OF Maryland and was responded to by Frederick ID.
stuart NJ W G. 8. Of the Grand Lodge Of the United
states The body then organized for business. Forty
one Grand Lodges and 35 Grand Encampments were
Grand Lodge being all present. The Committee Gre
denals and Allotment OF Seats occupied the session
until noon when a OF half an hour was taken
At the afternoon session the Most Worthy Grand Sire
referred The report states that the revenue from all
up TO Dec 81 1872 amounted 10 t3S65I W the
expenditures the date reached ki2yyo n the
Of expenditures receipts was A52I ~ the
cash balance in the treasury Sept lS2 amounted 10
S9lI2 "a estimated further receipts, $500, leaving IA
expenses Incident 10 the session. s2si2 81 The report
also reviews the condition OF the Ofder In Australia,
Germany switzerland, and South America, In
all OF which IL Is reported as most Dourisbing.
The report likewise audes, in becoming manner, to
the decease OF prominent members OF the order during
the past year. among whom John Boyd and Augustus
MathiOt OF Maryland. contemporaries OF Thomas Wdey
the founder OF the ORDER Milton HeTnden OF Indiana
and +. A. Rucker OF Illinois. The Grand Corresponding
ana Recording Secretary also submitted his annual
port, and the Chairman then named the
usual standing committees. A resolution adopted
making the election OF grand officers the special order
Lodge Degree conferred upon Hugo KOheiln, Die
tyict Deputy Grand sire for Prussia Among the prOn
nen visitors the Grand Lodge to-day Post Grand
Grgs Nicholson Of Pennsylvania and Saunders of New
sfickney Of Massachusetts, and Edward r. NOVEL;,
editor N Tie AMSrSeaH ODD Fellow.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
POLICE NOTES.

Godfrey Gennger. age a. of Seventy eighth-st.
sni Thde tell buah car No. - OF the lhfa'e hr AZ seventy
fourth St, yesterday, inl had bis leg crushed
fire on the irst floor of tenement house, Mt No.
Il5 ogs YESTERDAY damaged the furniture Of the occupant JuA
Rosenbsch o the auDunt Of plOi Insured for b5OO
John Flanagan age 40, machnist, unmarried died
the yesteray from the burns received by his be
taing Is GrenHch while be wassntoIcate
at a. Sunday.
Maria VESSEL charged with passing counterfeit
all bin was honory discharged yesterday by Commissioner Shields
James Brady charged with violating the Shipping law Was
held in $500 bail.
Joseph BerTiiger age IA, of No. 4S9 West flfheth,
dei Bellevue Eospa yserlay from wound Of the MP cause
by the barng barrel sept II, at the brewery ho 40 Anl
l47 East Forty seconi-sL
Patrick McCaley, age 80, Of No. 1872 Madison-st.,
le home 10 90 10 Wednesday His body found yesterday
morning the Pier No. - Elst RIVER where DC sappossu 70
have bsen accidentally drowned
fire was discovered in the first floor of No. 4S
on suna the flames eIinguste valuable
goo onsng sera hat dealers occupants OF the building were
ady injured H. Moore Co., occupants OF the
tt dof an basement t2O stock insured in the following
Manhattan, SOOOJi ttna S5OOoi
Eaub $1,000 North British aud Mercantile SlOo Rutgers
40 OO0 PheniT, f5O0O Niagara S5VoO New
Yoi The second third and back part % the
fourth door S6oO0i Insured for $1,000 In the na
Merchnt companies The 'front.' part VI e
occupied BY Seymour Co. whose
o IA, insaed in the Ena for 5000 and IN the La
.trtte for
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
FLASHING TON.
THE PRESIDENTS RETURN - ADMINISTRATION
CAMPAIGNERS.

THE PRESIDENTS RETURN N-ADMINISrRATION
CAMPAIGNERS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON, Monday, Sept 16, 1872.
1t s announced to-day by authority that the President
will return here to remain during the season, early next
week 1t is also stated that the repairs and improve
ments in the White House nearly finished, and some
neyy furniture ia now being put in. The whole will be
ready for occupancy by the time indicated.
Second Assistant POstmaster-General Raub Commits
soner of Pensions Baker, Commissioner of Patents Leg
get and hundreds Of other Office holders are among the
delegation from this city the Soldiers Convention, at
Pittsburgh. Commissioner Baker will, after leaving
Pittsbureb stump the States OF Ohio, Indiana and Mis-
souri, for the Administration ticket. senator Wilson
and Gen Garfield also left here to-day for pittsburgh
The heads of divisions OF the Internal Revenue Bureau
are now preparing the tabular and other portions Of the
Commissioners Annual Report which Mr. Douglas will
ben TO arrange soon after his return from Pennsyya-
MIA about the lst OF next month.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
TSe Se report reIc. was was ordered to be printed

- -
the report was ordered to be printed
Alderman Ropes offered resolution declaring ihe as
sessment upon Kings County for State purposes to be
largely in excess Of just valuation OF the real estate
and that unless reduction satisfactory to the JolhJ
Committee TO whom the matter has been referred Is
made the must he resisted for the purpose OF Ves
H solution declaring the James-st Market to be a
nuisance and directing that IL be demolished and an
open market for Long Island farmers produce he
shed on the spot was referred 10 S Finsnce
The following resolutions were referred 10 the flhance
WReres The officers Of the Brooklyn Trust Company claim ITS eI
Wheras The BoaTd Of Assessors e con %@ Ia n % @ Comeapv from
participation IN municipal supports and ,b, M , denosits
shall be made 10 ba6t, OF banks; therefore -, ..
Roe That the City Treasurer BE- and he Is eey @ G 0'a Ire sy 20 20
October 1872 all city funds on deposit that 9ioon M % anu lin
their capital and surplus
Alderman Wylie presented resolutions that as there
appeared to be grave doubts to the legality OF the
appointment OF r. n. Whiting, ir, as Commissioner OF
the Board of City Works. theayor be requested to OBJ
tain legal opinion competent lawyers OF TINS
cty associated with the Corporation Counsel as 10 the
legality of the Board Of City Works as now consut'eu'
and what mower this Common Council has in the preni-
sec in case said Board of City Works is not constituted
in accordance with law. .,
matter be referred the Corporation Counsel alone TOT
his opipon Alderman wyle objected, and stated that
ne had been informed that the Corporation Counsel had
hen seep I'm the interests Of the Water Board, and be
desired fbe co0operaion Of such legal talent as Joshua
A. Van COtt and Judge Reynolds: . -.
Alderman Richardson criticised the resolutions as not
being in the interest Of the city, but simply to insult lne
Corp0ratiOn Counsel Wyie had stated that the Corpora
tioi Counsel had "been seen," and the people would
think there was Job somewhere If the matter was re
ferred 10 him He urged the Board 10 vote down THIS
insult 10 the ctys sworn officer. - a.,
Alderman wyMe explained that he did not use the
in the sense as did Alderman tIcn-
ardson, who had been in Albany and knew what was
usually understood by the term. He desired 10 have ~
understood that the Corporation Counsel had already
stated what his opinion would be in the matter
The resolutions, as amended were adopted
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
feqal Notices.

TN THE CIRCUIT COURT. SEVENTH
Judcal Circuit yousa County FondsSAMl ~ BknLiSA u
ELIAS BBSLISA CLARA BESLlsA, ESIHsh snSSc sfIcE q
RLEAzHT RLEzsYH5o RtEL C. DazrvRDo PERLi oSoEIo CLARA
CoEY JULIA COBS, and DAVID BBSllSA0H 9PR1N i.in,ss
.dsy! Of ~ 3 SS .S .sp % s % soapi Of soa exists this
plainuf Tor partition Of real estate hereinafter
Tor IN 'ae ,boy, mentioned neither Of them residents
,bs stat. Of FLORIDA; defendant Ess Benia e11s 70 9
pompean Republics the defendants CAr. benGsa , i%no,
par- OAtsyeio PeA Osoro. Clara Coen ano Jena
h IN saint homss Indies sud defendant ps1 ben's ~
STATE and City Of fNewYork uned states , aud ,u,.,r IN,
IA |. ordered the defendants above uA1 Ih s.i In
.omnpt Of samuel Beohss the psntn IN ms acNen Nn. %
the the elerk N this court kn,erpse % eps 10 s
go ~ Fond, as follows to Lots and j. Ia See - ~
IS e. containing ia 3slOo acres IN Msron Couns. E
Sec 80 ~ Is containing q Sloo .eFes soG ia a
acres in County Lot No I'm Sec ~ ana os & can,y
Nee 20 is q 20 containing 9t lSo acres 10 a,1,
i So In See 80 and In See ~ lo 70 e. Soaas
90 2OO in volusia County, aad the gan 10 A. Me-.
the Johns River oppOas Ve8A "a ahs al % containing 10 10
s 49,. Lots and snd the d Of Seo 70
IS e. containing 80 4sloo seres n :. sec s ss
eon"@ss so,sass n $500 acres Mahos Coonty Lots
/ . and = ia Sec u, ~ T. /" "a e, 0s ad - saa
,Sg Isl ssrrs and e. Of " and a. e OF So
n So 20 4. coasuus sumpter Coanty is's sa
i! Sec ~ iS ou,,5i0t !" rs Ho 14iOc acre: grant
..he X Levy grant the Wsn'a ,feeA ~ m ~, No,
wing IN and 10 Off - e eSu'sln. 80 | sss,oas See 5
D. y ~ copsnrg 40 acres and fractional See ~ %
soni,iaias 96 excepting and reseng hos.sei l1 .
70 sidp Of land lying along the portheR ecahosy o. ia
an 40 acres on before the loarh dy OF NS'ems s de-
on failure the phinus v ppb TO W Gun @ M f MS err
49, ei In The Eastern Herald ohciAl paper pahnee - s.
eirt and rso The NewloA rnouur espsIes mo
pRtcF Julse ses,nth judicial CcaI J. 81 A. BAksa
toIssJs for Pstuopsf
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
rnnror, rrosldon, and f,omnlssoner Flemlng tempo-

permanent President and Commissioner Fleming tempo
clerk OF the Board on motion OF ComnsslonsF @ Gaeue
MeesrS Monas Fleming and Gaede we're appointed
a committee on rules and regulations Inc matnr ,S
moved the election OF new Chief OF Ponce, Dut the
Conmissioners after balotng four times without eject
ing any one as four votes were required authorlseu
President Hart 70 act Chief until an appointment
was made Tho Commissioners then ADJOURNED fof one
week ....
The old Board OF Police Commissioners also met yes
terdav and after an inspection OF the Department,
appointed six members OF the force
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
HOME NEWS.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT DICKysOys, ~ pARERow
oam.-sgo Hooa-Slls 3r. m-G2lo hhrl5ht-5T
.rnMINRNT ARRIYALS

Prominent ARRIVALS.
ST. Nicholas Hotel-Major-Gen Geo. G. Meade, u. ).
Lieut. Mei,Y Of the British Army, and Samuel konnent
WahnF.oa Brcr6ort Hoilse-Gsoge W. Chs Of TN PhddeE
phta Ledger the Presidents Private Secretary
and Bree Of Madison. Wis. HodaH HoH@-Snrgeon
General Bsre o. A. Dyen Of kmira Mayor ysur Of
Palelka Caleot Albany andJ Herry, Annapolis, Nd
Honse-Gen b. II. Hill U. n AS JaB>s Hotl-lhe
Hon d. of Mddt0wn n. " the Rev " hchei an9 te
q. G. Cue Of Phsdgnia gsy hoa's-Ihe Hon u *
Pesou Of Abany butcher Of Pawlng. n " ard Col g. T.
Baei d -os YORK HoclEI Gov Ranf0uh of NewJersey
the Rev Dr. oge mond Col w T. Franklin Of hran
FIN 1reaHs HOh Hon J. Ross Browne Of California
the Nelson Of Pougtteepsie Thomas hou Of oEego
n 81 John of Eegburzb Franc of scherecay Abe
payL Ho-The Hon Tacker u. r. Bore ~ Pnielrha
Rvere ouss-, spt m Of Wei Point and Cart T9bis OF steam
I'm civ Of Bookl Asor H0uss- Gen Van Vhei L A.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17

VNHE best place in New-York to buy reliable
Watches Diamonds eh fashionable Jswsy and stsrhns SVe
Wedding Presents is sQUlRES " FatousL Dsncpds speea
CTRICTURE, Fistula. and Piles radically cured
without the knr causc from business Impotence
eases Genee Organs H. Daniels ND l44 ave.
ERAIER's AXLE GREASE.-Best III the
World Depot Madenane sod everywhere Cirealln nee
MAINE's PORTABLE WINDOW NENTl-
WI LATOa uNDERHILL L Co.. vs. paassn
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
THE ALLEGED BRoAD-sr. DEFALcArroN;

Robert NJ Butler of the stock brokerage firm
OF erke Butler accused Of abscondng with property
of the nrn was arrested the Glenham Hotel In Fifth
ave- yesterday morning, by Deputy Sheriff Keyes, on
IN order granted by Jndge Leonard Of the Supreme
Court based on a complaint Of his late partneh William
r. Cerke The latter that Butler was in his en-
psr and distracted from his safe. september 800
shares Of ReWYOTk Central Railroad stock 800 shares OF
Lake EOye aDd % AbaSss Of ETle, snsoaDtpg 10 Ts4se
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
% Uhom II man Concern

1 IFE. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, 81.
Of Aecs he Compauys on the oth Anga Tor we
a. cledug certan proposed amendments 10 the chart OF
he Assoeatou Of the meeting tha on @
~ id 20 those proposed and the whole be again uoull 70 h7
h ~ the Company a, meeting which ecoHinepoed
bnI he held as soon practicable Nos hSeiofe hs 70 s %
% ,Ss, a MEETING Of the POLICY HOLDERS OF te LITE
aSS0CI ALTON will be held the principal Once o e Oompn!
r. ~ 81 Ion. on WEDN ESDAI the 3th DAY oi September
"a cs m Tor tbe purpose voting for against the popoA
smenduepts TO the charter Of the Assoeaon IN aoea @ S,
Mssoud approved March TO- 1899, entitled an act of e '
iN~01 -~ JAMES H. BRIrTON, President
NJ HANLEl Secnag.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
THE wEsTCHEsTER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY.

The annual reception of the Agricultural
and Horticultural Society the Floral Hail. at the Fair
Grounds, West White Plains, proved decided success
last night The spacious hall brilliantly illuminated,
and profuly decorated with national flags and
rrs The pillars supporting the galleries and roof
srinOunted with shields having on blue ground the
,ysrprs of ube towns constituting the county The
quests were numerous. and included many prominent
I.orsnne The exhibition VIII open to-day.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
THE sUAvI AN THANKSGIVING FESTIVAL.

At Jones's Wood the annual agricultural fes-
tiva OF the Tuavians, known as the Cannstadt Voks
fest, was opened yesterday, aud attracted about
5000 persons A leading feature of the entertain
ment was ballet in which about twenty
girls in suavian peasant costume Figured, and
later In the afternoon the farce OF the "Seyen
suavians hunting Hare " performed by seven men
represeuting Seryian peasants. These performances
TOOK place on a stage erected in the meadow near the
Rrove aud Afforded great deal OF amusement. huge
column called the Fest Sreule erected In the centre OF
tie park, which decorated with fruits
Of every variety, attracted general attention
and night presented in the glare OF calcium lights,
splendid appearance. The festivities in the evening
were concluded by fireworks dancing az the Belyegere
etc. THIS will be the principal day OF the festival which
will close tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
THE JERSEY CITY POLICE WAR.

Matthew Monks, James Fleming Henry
Gae de, and William ID. Hart, the newly
appointed Police Commissioners, who ad-
minist'red the oath Of Office to them
selves Saturday, met yesterday, with Mayor oNel
90 temporary Prendent Willial d. Hart Was elected
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
NEW-YORK CITY.

llusic at the Battery at Al p. m.
The American Institute was lighted, for the
first time last night. with the new oxy-hydrogen gas.
The 7th Regiment N. G.. s. N. Y, Col. En-
mons Clark will para full dress Thursday next
as an escort to the 2d Regiment Of Connecticut
The steamers Bristol and Providence are to
be retained on the Fall River route until late in Nove-
Der. The Newport and Old Colony are rehtting for
Winter work.
The following is a comparative statement OF
the contn gions diseases for tho past two weeks:
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17

Visit +. LORDS new Cleaning and Dyeing
Olee Brosiwav Besckers Qe Of Broome) branch a.
sl Brosdw dresses sSa~ sq.ss aihsr. gloves &c. beau
ufsly esaned coats pants. vests cleaned uke new
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17

To have elegant light Biscuits, Rolls, Buck
Cate Fruit DsIapngs ke, should use DooLErs ir
POwDER. Ask grocer for IT,
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
=, ,,o ..rrs with Plume 4 Van Emburgh.

and hvnothecated the same with Plume Van Emourgh,
stock Rroker of No - Exchangeplace Tor call loan
OF $4,000 which money securities he refuses 20 re-
turu although repeatedly asked therefor Cerhe claims
DAMAGES iu the sum OF 100000 AT late hour yester-
dav Bntler was In custody OF the Sheriff. locking for
bondsnen in the sum Of $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
NEM-JERSEY.

JERSEY CITY.-The Deputy County Physl-
cian after consultation with other physicians, DECIDED
not to hold postmortem examination IN the case oi
Thomas c. Hughes the reporter, who died suddenly on
saturday and the physician gave permit for burial.
The funeral took place yesterday from st. Peters
Roman Catholic Church. The remains were Inferred IN
calvary Cemetery Brooklyn, l.. ID. The deceased was
the secretary Of tho recent Democratic Convention at
Trenton and though only years old was well known
among prominent political men, large humoeI VI
whom attended his funeral.
NEwARK.-There were 81 deaths last week. Inc
September term O Court begins to-day Charles Brown
was Yesterday sentenced to 10 years in the state sOh
for assault and battery with intent 20 Kill Mary Brown
was sentenced TO year for larceny rom the person
- The German National Bank. with "A Capltal OF
100000, has been authorized to BEGIN business.
ELiZABETH.-Rather Burke, the Irish orator ad-
rs-eu thirty divisions OF the Roman Cathoho temper
anee Union OF Nsw-Jsrsey in this town last night.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
iAnnoancements.l
BURNETT's FLAvoRNG ExrRAcrs.-The best.

The days of the sere and yellow leaf are
fast approaching ade the faded aud weather
beaten hat The Of KSor the halter 2 Broadway sus
gestiye.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
pEPREDATIoNs IN ARIZONA.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept i6.-Goy. Mccormick
writes from near the Colorado River under date OF Sept
that the Indians the night OF the 9Th nst broke
into The corral of James Grant stage proprietor at Cu
lere We'll, Arizona. and stole % horses.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17

glasses, combs, brushes, etc, were distributed
among the Missouri Indian delegation Some Of them
did not seem 10 care for the shirts but were evidently
eyh;od with the red handkerchefs. They were hs9
they will receive Just prior TO their departure The are
anxious to before cold weather sets in ana de
hunting grounds. Otherwise, they will be obliged 10
walk overland.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
BRooKLYNs GOVERNMENT.

THE CONTROLLERS REP0RT-ALLEGED ILLEGAL
ITY OF THE WATER BOARD.
The regular sessions of the Brooklyn Board
OF Aldermen were resumed at p. yesterday Jacob l.
Bergen in the chair. A communication was received
from Mayor Powell recommending that the Board re-
ward the Fire Department for services rendered during
the recent violent rain storms in clearing submerged
streets Referred to the Finance Committee. The nom
iuation of John Cunningham as member OF the Boaru
of Education in the place of Daniel Hart resigned was
approved.
The Board received communication from Corpora
tOn Counsel De Witt, setting forth that Daniel cana
Cher whose contract for the grading and paving OF
Forrisst. had been rescinded by the Common Council
had recovered judgment against the city Tor S'lg
and the Corporation Counsel desired to know whether
or not he should appeal the case On motion OF Alder
man McGroary the city officers were directed TO pay
the judgment.
Controller Schroeder made the following statement OF
operations OF the City Treasury and OF the balance
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.

PoUGuKEEPsIE--Am man employed at Mattea-
wan. while laboringunder derium tremens, climbed at
midnight on Sunday through the bedroom window OF
Mr. Perne, an agent Of the Hudson River Railroad. Mr.
Perlne sprang out OF bed and struggled with the III
trlder who seized childs chair with the apparent IN
teuton OF striking him Perine then obtained MS re-
volyer from under lis pillow ana fired twice wounding
his as,aaut. physician could not nnd ire ball on eA-
aminaton but the mans injuries are not dangerous
WHITE PLArNs-The September term Of the Circuit
Court and Court OF oyer and Terner opened yester-
d1v. After the Grand Jury had been impanelcd the
Court was adjourned out OF respect to tbf late Judge
IIoreboum OF Columbia County.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-17

The moneys belonging to the Sinking Fund are depos
tied with fe Brooklyn Trust Company The balance on
depos with said Company on July ST. s3Oo711 10;
payments in August s67,2464o; balance ON August 81
1872, S233l6i5O