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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-28
GENERAL NOTES.

This is frightfully disrespectful. A North
Carolina new spaper speaks OF tile modern Athens that
Little burnt place called Boston"
"a card from a fool" is the suggestive and
not especially complimentary heading which The OiHetn-
natl Enquirer puts upon 1 s ia IRON Szsn
most appropriate inscription but by violent enOrt has
restrained himself
What a rarity a newspaper must be In
Georgetown Texas Just imagine notice in Northern
Journal like the following in The Sentinel of the above
town 1--WE intended 10 publish the dispatches regard
ing the fire Boston, and laid aside the paper contain
ing them for the purpose o. ePPng InS ou u' and
failed to return it,"
A most extraordinary female invalid is re-
ported to be at Denver COLI to which place she went
from Chicago for her health The popularity Of the
of Mrs Clara Farcloth or such is her nane IS that she
has not slept fifteen hours In nearly weeks She
moves about the city like Invalid, az times has spasns
and continually begs for morphine There is, Of course
diseased action of the brain There is also great crowd
OF cOnsuInptyes throng1ng to Denver, some OF whom
die and some DO not.
There is considerable excitement in Chicago
over the discovery many OF the grain elevators have
false floors near the tops Of the bins which the grain
is spread presenting the appearance Of large amount
Of grain when IN reality there are only Few bushels
the Secretary Of the Board OF Trade that his inspectors
have investigated the bins In the elevators OF Mum
TO be 1 were ooTed over near the top and
contained only covering OF grain"
Oregon is happy. She has in her State Leg
islature the "most eloquent orator OF the age" II the
local press is TO be believed. The Portland OregOHfdn
publishes the eloquent gentlemans speeches verbatim,
and judging by the following extract It's expressions Of
pride thereat are without foundation. There
bin before the Legislature for the appointment OF
state GeOlOdst and amid breathless silence the gifted
member said "Mr Speaker: Fortunately or unfor-
tunately it has been my province 10 live In q
eyentfu existence. Fifteen years ago considered my
self ge0loeist From my earliest infancy have been
possessed OF an OYermaeterng Impulse 10 explore the
bowels OF the earth But Sir. Mr. Speaker, the bowels
OF the earth hard get at and the who would
study tho subterranean anatomy OF the universe must
pull on his boots and socks like the prophet OF Old say
Ing reveTenty, This holy ground there's bullion IN
these digfnsp prolonged applausel Sir, for is
have cOnsecrated myself 10 the Investigation OF the
minerals that uDderlie the Poeihe coast nave tray
ersed the coast with the most learned biologists or both
this and the Old World, and We have come to the eone
ssn-re1ctanty but unanimOusythat this ere kentry
has vocks ia II YOU cant mud In tie text books"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-28
GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS.

The Grand Jury of the Court of General
Sessions Monday decided to visit the public insttu
lions on Wards and Harris Islands, which under the
control OF the Commissioners Of Charities and Correc
ton and Tuesday morning set the time for the
visit Later the day II decided TO postpone
the trip until Wednesday and on Tuesday morning this
was still their intention, but in the afternoon they de-
termned not go at all. 1t is understood that DR..
Echeverra's charges against certain officials or exoti
oas Of the City Asylum for the Insane on Wards Island
have been thrown out
The jury presented yesterday, written expression OF
their approval Of the late raids OF the police the
cert saloons and recommended that these efforts should
be properly sustained by the Police Commissioners. III
view OF the fact that the principal crimes now commit
ted in this city larceny from the person and robbery
and that great number OF these committed by the
followers OF target companies 10 also recommended
that the Police Commissioners should he requested to
send sufficient number OF their force the occasion OF
each excursion TO prevent the recurrence OF these rob-
berries. The Court promised an early consideration OF
these matters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-28
OBITUARY.
ROBERT JAMES DILLON.
ofthis empire


Robert James Dillon, one of the Central
Park Commissioners died Tuesday, at his residence
in Ffthave. had been sick since last July when he
meGitated trip to Europe, and was prevented by the
disease which on Tuesday terminated in death. Mr.
Dillon was admitted 10 the Bar In early ife and soon
gained reputation for his professional zeal and ability
He filed with credit the position of Corporation Counsel
during the terms OF Mayors Westeryelt and Wood and
was engaged in many enterprises for improving the con-
dtion OF emigrants particularly those from Ireland
labor in which his father, who native OF that
country much interested. The deceased carly
in life was elected Trustee and Director of the Irish
Emigrant Society, and was nfterward chosen Counsel
and President OF the Emgrant Savings Institution
His abors in both these institutions cOnduced greatly
to elevate them their present condition OF power
and influence. Mr. Dillon a patron Of the
fine arts and his refined taste and appreciation OF land
scape scenery contributed IN great degree to the adj
yancement OF many OF delightful portions OF the
Central Park In which he became especially Interested
before IL was laid out and for the establishment Of which
he labored assiduousy before the Legislature in 1885,
and for the advancement Of which he toed with
ing earnestness as Commissioner from his appointment
in 1857. After the disruption Of the ring" and the
resignation OF Commissioners Sweeny and Hilton, he
took renewed interest in all matters relating the i'm
proyement OF the Central Park and enterprises or
kindred nature and as long he able TO attend
meetings OF the Commissioners maintained his interest
in the enterprise His private residence Is adorned
with many fine works OF the ancient and modern mas
ters He carried the duties OF the various positions
funeral services will be held at ST. Paricks Cathedral
1880 a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-28
CRIMINAL INCIDENTS.

At late hour on Tuesday night Coroner
Young took the ante-mOrtem deposition, at Bellevue
Hospital, OF Anthony Eaton co. OF Hunters Point,
L. l., who was assaulted last Thursday evening, at
Broadway and Thirty-fourth-st, by unknown roughs,
who attempted TO steal his carpetbag while a gang OF
political roughs known the EleventhAyenue Vol
unteers" passing. After the assault IL will be
membered, Eaton was found by the police, suffer
ing from a scalp wound in the back OF
his head, and was taken TO the Thirtieth-
st. Station. The following morning he taken to the
Jefferson Market Police Court to complain against
eral prisoners who suspected Of completely In the
assault and robbery, but he failed TO identify either
Subsequently he returned his home, at Hunters Point
but Gu Tuesday brought to Bellevue Hospital, SUI
ferng from the combined effects OF his wound and an
ncipent stage OF derum tremens. His deposition was
oonsd cred ncoherent, contradictory, aud worthless
Robert Mcneil Of No. sT6 0ne-hundred-and-tenth-st
and James Trainor quarreled at liquor store In One
hundred and feminist. Monday night. They were
elected by the proprietor Denis Dunn but renewed the
neht on the sidewalk when McNe's erica brought his
wife 20 his aid She struck Trainor with chair telling
him she was arrested and despite the officers, fought
with Tranor's sister all the way the station
As Mrs Mcneil Is In delicate health, she discharged
on Tuesday by Justice McQuade. TraiDOr's injuries,
however, are thought 20 be fatal, and Mcneil was
arrested and locked up In the Harlem Police Court
hostage for the appearance OF his wife. In his cell
Mcneil taken with epilepsy the result OF the beating
he received Mrs Mcneil is lying In a dangerous condi.
ion from tho injuries she received at tho hands OF
sister.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-28
REoRGANIzING APOLLO HALL.

A call has been issued for a meeting OF the
Apollo Hall General Committee Tuesday evening
next OF resolutions will be offered, dennihS
the position and intentions OF the Apollo Hall orgsm
cation. II Ia understood that effort will be made 70
reduce the representation, the ground that as pese
constituted the General Committee Ia TOO unwieidy' 10
proposed that the Committee shall consst OF ono
member from each district, making total OF eis uo
beers. ,.-
IL is also proposed that the representation sha ~
wards instead OF Assembly Districts. 10 - msed LA a
the present representation by Assembly Districts - s
satisfactory As instance Of this the AAlst AssSp
District Is cited. This consists or Harlem ahu IT,
election districts In the Nineteenth ward iue ,bs
Quence Is that these nine districts are overlooked ~ liz
Assembly Conventions and meetings aud are prae.vi3
unrepresented. The representation D. WSr"' ""~
Obviate this Ia.
IL is claimed by Senator O'Brien, +. W. Bhby Juuso
epaldng and other leaders OF Apollo Hail. that tno a.
ganization Ia still very strong ana that aitet tno 10,
RaniEation II will present. bold and "nt@h o""'"f
opponents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-28
REVISING THE LAWS.
THE WORK OF THE UNITED STATES COM
MISSIONERS.

MISSIONERS.
THE DIFFICULTIES OF THE WORK, AND HOW
THEY HAVE BEEN OVERCOME.
In 1866, law was passed by Congress au-
,horizne the appointment of Commissioners to revise
the statutes Of the United States Under this act the
ITO, Ceb cushing Judge Charles p. James, and Judge
iuiam Johnson were appointed. The first step taken
was TO adopt system OF classification The Comms-
soner after careful consideration decided that all the
tatutes could be arranged under seventysx titles, as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-28
THE CITY ADMINISTRATION.
POLICE COMMIssIONER sMIrU REsIGNs.

TOLiCE COhMlSSlONEh SMITH RESINS.
Henry Smith, President Of the Board of
Police In letter to that body, yesterday formally re-
signed bis Office Mr. Smith for several months past has
been unable TO do the work Of his Office In consequence
OF sickness and OF the embarrassment this caused
to tho Department OF which no the
head, thought it his duty 20 resign.
Mayor Hall was present at the meeting OF
the Board when Mr. Smiths letter read. He stated
that OF the members Of the Board OF Apportion
deemed 1t OF great Importance that the estimates
by the several departments OF their expenses for 1879
shoud be revised aud acted upon during the present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-28

SIR beg leave TO bring to your Excellencys notice
the following facts connection with the presence OF
Peruvian vessel named the Maria Luz, now In the port
OF Yokohama and enjoying the hospitality OF the Japan
This ship 10 engaged In the transport
Of coolies from the coast OF China to Peru. She
has put into this port under stress OF weather the
passage under contracts the nature OF which Is not APP
pe 1 sGs aG Mde ah was sbS Iron pn e
state Of extreme exhaustion he was taken on board,
and having partially recovered, stated that ne mad
swain from the ship IN question ana claimed Tue rotec-
ton Of the British authorities As this Is not British
transmitted by him to the japanese authorities who
appear TO have sent him back TO his ship This not the
only case In which the alleged passengers Of that snip
OF those In authority ON board and Information having
treated, L determined 20 90 on board and IN
quire into the facts 1 did accordingly 20
the Iron Duke The Discrimination Of the Officers whom
we found in command 10 show me the snip, or permit
and 1t was only when threatened 10 obtain what
asked through the assistance OF the japanese authorities
TO take with me the Chinese interpreter whom had
brought with u.s. aud who was the only unbiased medium
through whom could communicate with the alleged
passengers" refrain for the present from entering
into the question OF the accommodating Afforded by the
ship that be fitting subject Of hereafter inquiry
requested 10 the who had taken refuge on the
Iron Duke, to whom have alluded Alter some hesta-
ton the sent for. lie appeared Ill., and TO have
suffered much, and upon my pI9ceedlng 70 ask nun,
return the ship he forthwith violently elected By
the mate from the cabin sIhis conduct raised In my
nlnu Suspicion that nc Dttn III uneu-d burpClOu
borne out by his appearance, and by the fact that his
tail had been cut on Under these circumstances, think
10 my duty TO bring the matter before your Government
The cOOe trade between Macao and the western ports
OF south America, particularly the Peruvian, has been
characterized by such barbarty and such disregard TO
rights OF the Chinese Government that It has most
Justly excited the strongest feeling In Europe and all
civilized countries The contiguty Of Japan 10 China,
and importance to both countries that nothing should
disturb the good feeling at present existing between
them render II most important that Japan should not
permit It's hospitality oibe abused 10 the possible injury
OF the natives OF China Hitherto the shores Japan
have boon iroe from the scandal at tins abominabe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-28
A CHANCE FOR ECONOMY.
TO the Edttor Of The Tribune

SIR: In your issue of yesterday, in the
article entitled The Municipal Budget" find an estt
mate OF the appropriation necessary for the Second DIS
trct Civil Court and desire through your columns 10 eau
the attention OF the Controller and the public to the fol
lowing facts First: The nominal Justice Of that Court
has performed none OF the duties incumbent
upon him during the past IS IS months those dute
having been imperfecty performed durinG the period
named by Justices OF other districts. SeeoHa; No
stenographer has ever been employed or seen around
thu Court the acting Justice alone taking
notes Of trials Third: The interpreter Is a
myth, unless lI-year-old Sammy occupies mat
position Fourth: The necessary fuel Tor tWO
stoves can be furnished for less than 500 fVh sis
tlonery Except printed banksl is unknown 10 tue Ol
est practitioner In that court and such they need
should be furnished for much less than $500 -
VIII the Controller furnish the public with the name
OF the clerks attendants stenogapher and intereteri
Nee. York, Nov. ~ 1874. LA
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10

The monies received and conveyed in.
20 the Treasury during the fiscal year
ending June 30th, 1872, were Yron
customs, sl26,370,2S6 from sales Of
public lands, S2,575,7l4.l9; from in.
ternal revenue, sl30,642, HIP; from
tax on national bank circulation, etc
S6,523, ,396. 80; from the Pacific railway
companies, s749, ,S6lS7 from customs
fines, etc, Sl,136,442 81 from fees
consular, patent, land, etc., S2,2Si, ,095,.
92 from miscellaneous services, Si,4l2,.
254 II total Ordinary receipts, S364,.
694, ,229.9l from premiums on sales o.
coin, S9,4l2,637 60 total net receipt,
1914 log, SGT. SO; balance in Treasury
June Both. 1871, sl09,935, ,7O559, in
cluding S SO, ,S35 received from othel
sources total available cash. slSl,0i2,
57S.l5.
The next expenditures 10y warrants
during the same period, were For civi
expenses, SIG, ,ls9,0 ,059.10; for foreigi
intercourse, 81 S39,369.ll; Indians
s706l.72S.S2; pensions, SIS 533 ,402,
76 for military establishments. includ
ing Notifications, river and harbor i'm
provements nd arsenals, 30 1,372, 2,l57.
20 4; for naval establishments, incudin,
vessels aud machinery and Improvement
at navy yards, s2l ,2I9, 500 90 for mis-
cellaneous civil expenses, including publi
buildings, light houses aud collecting rev
enue, S42 ,95s, ,329,0Sl; interest on tn
public debt, sl07, 1857, ,s39.72i total ex
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10

Another nice English murder is All
nounced. An Islington mother sharpen
ed carriage knife on the fire poker and
then cut the throat Of her little girl as it
lay asleep.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10

Kate Field says French women are
far more industrious than French men.
The women are not sufficiently respected
by the men, and the men nobody can re-
spect.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10

A little girl was tenderly nursing her
sick doll the other day, and on her moth
ers asking what allied it, she replied,
" It's got the Alabama clans very bad, #"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10

1t is with regret that | have again to
announce continuance of the disturbed
condition of the island of Cuba. No ad-
vance toward the pacifcation of the dis
contented part Of the population has been
made, while the ins erection has gained
no advantages and exhibits no more Of
the elements Of power or Of the prospects
OF ultimate success than were exhibited a
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10
Carriages,
Carriages.
VALUABLE VILLAGE Property

TVN II.
The property ON Pleasant Street occupied 10y
the late Mrs. William Slade, is offered for sale,
and upon such terms of price and payments Ms to
furnish great Inducements to the purchaser.
Enquire of II. NJ. SLADE, or lIoS. JoHS W.
STEWART 35;tf
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10
rNO THE CLERK OF THE PRO-
i PRIETORS OF THE OLD UNION MEET

)TO THE CLERK OF THE PRO.
L PRIETORS OF THE OLD UNION MEET.
ING HOUSE IN WHITING, SOMETIMES
CALLED THE OLD BAPTIST MEETING
HOUSE
DEAR SiR.--The undersigned, PrOprietors in
said house, respectfully request you to call meet
ing of said propretOrs, on the lst Monday Of Jan
uary next, at one o'clock in the afternoon of said
day, it being the day Of the annual meeting OF
said prop etors for the following purposes, viz:
l. To choose moderator.
.. To choose n committee Of three to appraise
the value of each slip in said house.
3. To see if they will repair said house, and
vote a tax on the slips for the same
4. To amend the constitution so that II special
meeting may be called at any time in the same
manner the annual meeting is notified, and fol
any purposes therein named.
B. To see if they will sell the house 20 the
highest bidder. and divide the proceeds among
the pew holders pro rata
6. To appoint committee to contract for and
superintend the repairs, and receive and expend
the money for the same.
Z. To transact any of the business deemed ne.
cessary when made.
ALONZO BALDWIN,
GEO S. WALKER,
b. p. WOOSTER.
This is 10 warn all the proprietors of the Ole
Meeting House, aforesaid so called, TO meet a
said house in Whiting, the first Monday il
January, 1873, at cne o'clock, =. NJ, to act oI
the above articles named in the above petition, t
Inc directed signed by AonlO Baldwin, Georg
;. Walker, b. z. Wooster.
Dated at Whiting, November %, 1872.
WHITFIELD WALKER,
37;3w Propretors' Clerk.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

The report OF the Secretary of the Ma
w, herewith accompanying, explains full =
ly the condition of that branch of the
public service, its wants and deficiencies,
expenses incurred during the past year,
and appropriations for the same. 1t also
gives complete history of the services
OF navy for the past year, in addition to
its regular service. 1t is evident, that
unless steps are taken to preserve our
navy, that, in a few years, the United
States will be the weakest nation, upon
the ocean, of all the great powers. With
an energetic, progressonal business peo-
pie, like ours, penetrating and forming
business relations with every part of the
known world, a navy, strong enough to
command the respect of our flag abroad,
is necessary for the full protection of
their rights, | recommend the careful
consideration by Congress of the recon-
mendations made by the Secretary Of the
Navy.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10
ALONZ0 BALDWIN,
GEO S. WALKER,
IL u WOOSTER
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The Cabinet and Coffin business formerly ear
ried ou by Smith Lister, will in the future be
carried on by j. Lister a Co., ISmth having re-
tired
}. Lister respectfully thanks the public Of Mid
dlebury and vicinity for past fayors, and by strict
attention to business and doing work we'll hopes
to receive liberal share of the public patronage
in our line of business, such as
WRITING DESKS, ,WARDROBES, BOOK
CASES, SIDEBOARDS, SHOW
CASES, HIAD0W CORNICES, So, Sc
Also wholesale manufacturers of
Collins and CaSlxots.
We are also prepared to build and repair house,
on short notice.
| n. b. Building Lots pleasantly located fol
sale at a bargain.
23 Gm j. LISTER a co.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

The accompanying report of the Post
master General furnishes full and salts
factory exhibit of the operations of the
Post Office Department during the year.
The ordinary revenue of that Department
for the fiscal year ending June so, 1872,
amounted to s2l. .9l5, 1861, and the
expenditure S26,65S, 1921. Compared
with the previous fiscal year, the increase
of revenue was Sl,S7S,3s0,95, or 8 81
per cent, and the increase of expenditure
s3,2GS, ,OSs.23, or 9 20 per cent. Ad-
ding to ordinary revenue the annual ap-
preparation of 100000 for free matter,
and tha amount paid to subsidized mail
steamship lines, from special appropria-
tions, the deficiency paid out of the gen.
eraI treasury, was S3,3S7,765.94, an ex-
cess of s3S9,7O7,2S ovea the deficiency
for the year 1872. Other interesting
statistical information relating to our
rapidly extending postal service is furn.
ished in this report. The total length oi
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-10
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE WEST T
sEABOARD.

SEABOARD
The attention Of Congress will be called
during its present session, to various en-
terpriSes for the more certain and cheap.
er transportation of the constantly increas.
ing surplus of Western and Southern
products to the Atlantic seaboard. The
subject is one that will force itself upon
the legislative branch OF the government,
sooner or latter, and suggest therefore,
that Immediate steps be taken to give
all available information to insurance
equitable and just legislation on the
subject. y route, to connect the Mis-
sissippi Valley with the Atlantic, at
Charleston ). G and Savannah. Ca, by
water, by way of the Ohio and Tennessee
Rivers and canals, and the sackwater
navigation to the Savannah and Ocmul
gee Rivers, has been surveyed and re-
port made by accomplished engineers of
the army.