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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

SENATE. ALBANY. Thursday. April IL, 1873;
The Railroad Committee reported taYoraDly
the bills authorizing the Elevated Railroad company
and the Beecker-s Railroad Company 20 extend their
tr,cs Mr. CHATFTELD introduced bill TO eHect SET
teent OF claims OF Ezra Cornell against the state
BILLS PASSED.
tn nrovide for the final closing OF incorporated banks
Enabling che Trustees OF the ParOchal und for the DO
cese of Western New York 10 convey lands situated IN
the Diocese OF Central New-YorK. Enabling the staten
Island Railway Company 70 run ferry boats. Regulating
local improvements in the City Of New York Relating
n claims and deficiencies in the City and County OF new
York and to provide for tho payment OF the SANE F0r
the suppressOn the traffic IN obscene literature 10
amend the laws regulating the sale OF liquors Author
izug the BinghamtOn, Dushore and WilamspOrt hAli
rnaT Germany 10 law "a railroad track the towpath OF
me Chenango Canal extension which lies sOuth Of the
Susouehanna Amending the charter OF Port Jer-
Wis, Orange County. u, Ill.,, l.,
The bll authorizing the construction Of railroad IN
CHRISTOPHER and other streets and avenues IN the
civ of NeW-York was ordered To q third readlng,
despite the earnest protest of Senator Welhnann VINO
presented remUnstrance with many signatures oppOs-
ing the grant ,,,, - -.
rne bill authorizing the Second.ave Railroad 20 eA-
tend their tracks in Aew-YOrk City was ordered 10
third reading Adjourned
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ALBANY
THE CHARTER SITUATION.

THE CHARTER SITUATION.
AN ERROR ExPLAHED-THE GOVERNOR EXPECTED
TO SIGN THE BnL-CHAGRN OF THE CUSTOM
HOUSE PARTY.
fPRoM A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT THE rRIBUSE.l
ALBANY. April 1.-THE New-York Charter is being
re;;nprossed by the Assembly clerks and will proba-
bly, reach the Governor early next week. There is
discrepancy in the numbering Of the sections be-
tween the bill as printed for the Assembly and as
published in THE TRIBUNE and other New-York
newspapers, to-day that might mislead the reader
of the published copy 1t will be noticed that the
last section of the Charter published is numbered
10 and contains reference TO Section l22." The
mistake was made in printing the bill for the Assem-
bly,. The manuscript of the Charter contains ia
sections instead of 100
The Governor, though not altogether satisfied
with the Charter it passed, will doubtless give it
his signature for the that induced many
members to vote for it who are no better satisfied
with it than he is II is almost certain that if the
Senate amendments had not been concurred in by
the Assembly no Charter at all would have been
passed this session, and the same men would have
been left in office whose retention in the Charter
furnishes the chief objection to it.
The Governor it will be recollected, suggested in
his annual message that there was no necessity for
new Charter, but that some needed amendments TO
the present Charter would answer the purpose. 10
would perhaps, have been as well if the Legislature
had acted upon the Governors suggestion, but a GER
tain party of politicians in New-York who fancied
they could do anything they pleased with the Legis
lature took it into their heads to grasp the entire
power and patronage Of the city by devising a
charter in their own private interest. 1t ought TO
be source of congratulation 10 the honest citizens
of NewYork that their scheme has miseraby failed,
and its concOcters have been brought into public
odium and contempt, if the result has not been
the passage of a charter in all respects perfect.
The CustOm-hOuse men profess to be Indifferent
about the result and some of them even try to be
merry over their defeat, but they unable 10 con-
zeal their disappointment and chagin. On the open
ing of the Assembly, yesterday morning they were
as sure Of getting conference committee as they
we're ever sure of anything, and how they could
have experienced such a rout, after having engaged
the veteran manipulation \. d. Barber, to AID them
in the fight, passes their comprehension.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.l
The engrossing Of the New-York Charter was
finished at noon. and the bill transmitted to the
Governor, who 1t is understood will examine it
carefully and with dehberation before deciding
whether he viii sign Il OF not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18
CHARTER VIEWS.

CHANGES IN THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.
WHAT THE VARIOUS HEADS or DEPARTMENTS THINK
OF THE NEW MEAsURE-HESRY SMITH AND
, sTEBBNs NOT RETAINED AS PRESIDENTS or
POLICE AND PARKs-DAvENPORT NOT 10 BE
SUPERINTENDENT SUPPLEMENTARY ACT.
Most of the Departments of the City Gov
eminent were. yesterday, very gloomy places TO
visit the majority Of the Commissioners and nearly
all the subordinate officers of bureaus appearing
very depressed in spirits. Even in the departments
whose heads remain unchanged much doubt as TO
the disposition of the minor offices prevails for it is
well understood that not the retained heads
in all cases, but the incoming Board is to regulate
the redistribution Of the patronage Many OF the
deposed Commissioners pretend to an indifference
they do not feel and, altogether, it NAV be safely
said that for a fortnight TO come the departments
generally will be in thoroughly ndisciplined state
if not, indeed, demoralized. Doubts as 70 their
retention for any great length of time exist,
even among the subOrdinates of the Controllers
office, Department of Public Works and Corpora
ton COunsel's Office, though most Of the Chiefs OF
Bureaus appear assured Of keeping their places The
retention of Mr. Stebbns as President of the Depart
ment of Parks and Mr.. Henry Smith as President Of
the Board Of Police is yet mooted question. Ii Il
maintained by those who have studied the Charter
closely that they retained Commissioners only,
and that in each Department the Presidents Of the
Boards will have 10 be selected when the Boards
are organized In this il is generally conceded
that the Republicans have overreached themselves.
as also in the matter of making John /. Davenport
Superintendent of Police. The new Board Of Police
viii have 20 elect not only its President but a
superintendent and it is not believed that any Ring
has power TO dictate to Mayor Havemeyer the nom-
nation OF Police Commissioners pledged to mhIct
both Henry Smith and Davenport on the commu-
nifty In all parts of the city and in every political
circle great interest and anxiety were manifested.
yesterday, 70 know precisely the changes made aud
the views entertained by the retained and outgoing
incumbents. In order TO satisfy these inquiries
TRIBUNE reporters obtaned the following state
ments from leading officials of the city government
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visors Of Ere County convey certain ands 10 tn
Of Buffalo; regulating the forfeiture oi NC @ me
policies; n provides that policy holders sbaII have
privilege OF reviving policy within go days oy us
the premium; TO exempt from taxation inc hO"e "
Incurables In Westchester County; lost, 80 "a %
WIGHT moved 10 reconsider the vote and lay tne Lho
ton on the table; carried. To authorize the
amending the act 81 extend the Distribution OF Crolon
water in the City OF New-YOrk. Recess I'LL 73O p VI;
On reassembng, the House took up bills on tne zen
era Orders the following disposed Of az noted
To authorize the establishment OF female depaftnn1
the Western House OF Refuge for Juvenile Deiin
quents ordered 10 third readihg Relative 70 certain
negotiable corporate bonds aud oD gatiOns ordered "
a third reading. Amending the statutes In reference
10 the collection OF taxes in the State or New YORK. or
dered 70 thlrdi reading. ReapprOpriating certain
moneys for the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum IN tho
City OF New York; ordered 10 third reading To ex
tend the distribution OF Croton water in New-GOrk or
dered a third reading. Relative to entry Of Judg-
monts; ordered third reading. To reorganize the
Fire Department IN the city OF Brooklyn ordered 10
third reading. To amend the charter of Hudson; or
dered a third reading. To provide for the Xtension
OF the New York, Kingston and Syracuse Railroad; or
dered a third reading. Adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18
SENATOR OBRIENS BILL.

WILLIAM C. BARRETT AND HENRY H. ANDERSON DE-
CLINE TO ENGAGE IN THE FRAUD OF PAYING 1T.
On Monday last THE TRIBUNE reprinted the
OH pending the Legislature 10 adjust the claims Of
lanes OBhen as Sheriff together with a statement
showing very concusvey that the claims were for the
most part fraudulent. This bill named Corporation
Counsel smith, Henry H. Anderson, and William C. Bar
rett commission audit these claims ami directed the
Controller 20 pay whatever they directed. This
publication had sooner been made than Messrs Bar
rett and Anderson eegraphed to Albany 10 the Senator
10 take their names OF the bill Rumors OF their
ton having reached this office, TRIBUNE reporter
called upon Mr. Barrett 10 learn their truth. Mr..
Barrett informed the reporter that the rumor most
unquestionaby true aud added that he considered II
exceedingly improper and very bold in Mr. OBrien 10
make use Of his (r Barreit name, be having right
or authority 10 On being asked II be knew what
had been substituted for those OF Mr. Anderson
ana himself Mr.. Barrett replied very curly that he
knew nothing about the matter and did not wish 20.
Ire ia determined 10 De party 10 any OF Obens po-
h!ical bargains or Ring frauds
The names substituted In the bill have not been an
nounced nor Ia II known what disposition has Deeh
the its fraudulent character wac eA
posed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18
A CANAL CASE APPEALED.

ALBANY, April 1.-THE defendants in the
case Of the People, etc agt The Canal Board and Others
have appealed to the General Term from the recent
decision OF Judge Learned exceptions TO the follow
ing conclusions Of law on which the decision was based
FirS Holding that the act, Chapter 7I0 Of the laws
NJ 79 ia an act apprOpriatlnS the public moneys 70
urvafe purposes ana void not having received the
assent OF twOthirds OF the meuOers eected W eacn
branch OF the legislature - 49,, ,. y.
Second Holding that act, chapter T40 ID private act
ana void because the subject thereof is not expressed
in the title. ,.,, 49,. g..
third: That said act chapter 40, OF the laws OF 1872 is
void and In conflict with section three OF article seven OF
the Constitution. 49,.
FOURTH Holding that plaintiff is entitled 20 Judgment
that the Canal Board be permanently restrained frOm
acting under law and that the defendants, Skinner
and Lord also be permanently restrained from acting
der said law.
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THE SPANISH REPuBLIC.

REPORT OF A MINISTERIAL CRISIS DENIED-TowN OF
ONATE CAPTURED BY CARLIsTs.
MADRID. Thursday April II, 1873
A denial is given this morning to rumor
which was yesterday that crisis in the Minis
try was imminent.
PARIS. Thursday April II. 1873.
dispatch from Carlist says the band OF the
Spanish insurgents under the cheftan Doregaray made
sharp assault Onate. in the province Of Gupuzcoa
and after short conflict succeeded in gaining
sion Of that onate is 30 miles southeast OF BIZ
bao and contains over 1000 population
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18

Atcheen, the scene of the above conflict, is
a small sovereignty the northwestern extremity Of
the island Of sumatra. It's a hereditary
monarchy the power OF the Sultan is only
limited by the power Of his greater vessels. The
people are taller and powerful than the other
inhabitants of sumatra. They are Mohammedans In
faith speaking OF the general dialects OF the Eastern
islands and writing in Malay characters. The head OF
the Dutch Government Of the west coast OF
sumatra. with the title OF Civil and Military
Governor OF sumatra, resides at Padang Soon
after the Dutch Company took possession OF Padang
about three centuries ago. enlarged It's territories by
treaty with the Sultan Of Atcheen Since that time
the Dutch have continued 20 increase their dominion
more by negotiations than by military operations.
In an the Dutch possessions the active administration IL
eft 70 the native chiefs but the Dutch exercise con-
trolling influence in council; hitherto, however, this
system has not been extended Atcheen, which still
maintains a state OF semi-independence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18
THE VIENNA EXHIBITION.

BUILDING.
VIENNA, Thursday, April II, 1873.
The Exhibition building is in backward state,
and cannot possibly be finished by the first OF May.
The roofing Of the dome is incomplete All the labor is
being concentrated in endeayor TO finish the rounda
for the formal opening which must be the s Of May
that being the day which invited the sovereigns
No other portion OF the building win be ready The
struction win be continued after the opening. The
direction is energetic but the labor is inferior Visitors
wishing TO economize time should come before the
1st Of June.
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THE POPE's ILLNESS.

40 IMPROVEMENT YEsTERDAY-ANXIETY or TIE
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT.
ROME, Thursday, April II. 1873.
The Pope is still suffering, and 1t is known
there is no improvement in his condition to-day
sons who have admitted into his presence make the
most contradictory reports in relation to his illness The
Italian Government exhibits anxiety in relation to the
malady A courier has left the Vatican for Germany
with instructions for the guidance OF the Roman Cath
Ollie Bishops that country in case OF the demise Of the
Pnnfif.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18
CONTROLLER GREEN TOO BUSY

IUNTNOLLFh GhELN IVV DUNT.
Controller Green, on being asked TO state
what political combinations had wrought the changes
Albany and how Charter affected his department,
declined ON the ground OF being too busy He briefly
EXPRESSED himself as glad that the matter definitely
sattled. AZ now the Finance Department could 40 TO
work uninterruptedly to bring up arrearages old
business and put the financial Of the city In
proper shape With that he retired, with half flushed
apology for his haste and abrupt departure into his
inner or working room" leaving half a dozen poIti-
clans outside 70 tender their congratulations 70 The
clerks.
Deputy Controller storrs knew nothing OF the probs-
BILE changes In the Finance Department the effect OF
the Charter any bureau clerk Of the Office.
IL Is probable that few changes will be made IN the
Controllers ONCE. Mr.. Green early last year reduced
the humber OF clerks In the department 20 the work
ing force" and few OF them be spared
County Auditor Earle aud of AsxAsss
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THE SEWARD MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
ARRIVAL OF MR.. ADAMs-HE VISITS THE LEGIsIl
TURE-rHE GRAFTON TODAY.


TURE-THE GRAFTON TODAY.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUSE.l
ALBANY, April 17.-The Hon. Charles Francis
Adams visited both branches of the Legislature dur
ing the session this evening, and introduced TO
the members individually He was presented to the
Assembly by Speaker Cornell, who welcomed him
the representative Of family that had been more
honored than any other in this country, and az no
less deserving of honor account Of his own per-
sonal services. He thanked him for his acceptance
of the invitation 10 speak to them of the services of
one of NETWORKS most distinguished sons. Mr.
Adams briefly expressed his acknowledgements for
the reception he had met WITH and the Assembly
took recess of 10 minutes 20 enable members 10
pay their respects. Ex-President Mlllard Fillmore
was in the Senate when Mr.. Adams visited that
body having come 10 Albany to listen TO the eulogy
tomorrow.
Mr. Adams arrived in Albany at p o'clock this at
ternoon having left Boston at 81 a. N. in company
with the Legislative delegation. consisting Of Sena-
tors Murphy, Woodin, Wagner johnson, Adams. and
Lieut.-Gov. Robinson, and Assemblyman VIM. $.
Clapp. The party occupied a special drawing-roOm
car on the passage and were accompanied by Charles
Leland of the Delavan House, who catered to their
creature comforts on the trip. Charles Francis
Adams, IT., came with hisgfather There is a great
strife for tickets Of admission to hear the GRAFTON
Tomorrow but as the church in which the services
are TO be held will not accommodate 1900 per-
SONS most of the applicants are doomed to disap-
pOntment -
Mr. Clapp of the Committee TO escort the Hon.
Charles f. Adams to this city appeared in the
Assembly Chamber. during the evening session. IN
company with that gentleman, who was escorted to
the Speakers desk, when the Speaker introduced
him to the House, and then, turning to Mr. Adams,
said Mr.. Adams, l welcome you 10 the State of
New-York and 10 the presence of its House Of
Assembly welcome Won as the descendant OF q
family which has been honored more than any other
family in the country. | also welcome yOu as one
who has rendered most valuable services to the
country.
Mr.. Adams responded Mr.. Speaker | come to
your State on your invitation, most cheerfully and
gladly, to perform duty which you have 80 kindly
invited me 10 discharge. and all can say Is that
hope il may be performed satisfactorily and to Your
qualification.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

REPORTED MURDER OF AN AFRICAN Elk
PLORER.
SIR SAMUEL BAKER SAID 10 BR MURDERED WITH
HIS wIFE-UNEAsiNEss IN TIE BRITISH FOREIGN
LONDON. Thursday, April IT. 1873.
A painful rumor comes from Alexandria,
Ecypt that SIR Samuel Baker and his wife, Lady Baker
have been murdered the interior Of Africa by the ma
tves OF that country. Sir Samuel Baker. accompanied
by hrs wife, took the Egyptian expedition up the Nile
The rumor OF the murder much uneasiness at
the Foreign Office The Government has received no IN
formation whatever in relation the occurrence. Earl
Granville has telegrap pied to Alexandria, making in
sulry into the origin Of the report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18
THE APPROACHING PARIS ELECTION.

The Legitimsts and Bonapartists have
agreed upon NJ Liepman their candidate for the
caney in the representation Of Paris in the National AZ
senbIy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18

THE ATcHEESEsE-THE PEPPER PORTS BLOCK
AIDED.
SINGAPORE, Thursday April II. 1873
The Atcheen war continues. second as
sault was made with partial The Dutch car
ed two FORTS repulsed from the principal fort
They are now ng the Sutan's palace. The fight
ing was desperate. The Dutch commander KOhler, was
killed together with 200 of his The Atcheenese
were badly armed The Dutch have called for re-
endorsements sickness prevails in their ranks.
The Pepper ports blockaded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-18

and produced documentary evidence in the case The
examination further adjourn ed and the prisoners
remnnded.
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WAR IN SUAlATRA.
SINGAPORE, Thursday, April II, 1s'

ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE DUTCH SETTLERS AND
THE ATCHEENEsE-THE PEPPER PORTS BLOCK
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-05-31
ApvERrIsEsEsrs for The News must be handet
: in by noon OF Friday.

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-The Attorney
General of the United States has recently
decided that the Government has the
right to retain any money now claimed
or hereafter to be claimed by the Union
or Central Pacific railroad companies, for
transportation, etc., SO long as any inter-
est remains due on bonds endorsed by
the United States. The erpose of the
Credit Mobilier and other swindles have
placed. these gigantic monopolies in an
embarrassing position, and II from
which they can scarcely Gov In
order to add to their incomes they have
concluded to abolish the whole deadhead
principle, as n measure. What an
amount of travel on the part of Con-
gressmen and other favored individuals
will be stopped !
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-05-31

NEoRGE FRANCIS TRAIN.-The great
question just now in regard to this ire
pressible individual seems to be whether
or not he is insane. 1t is certainly a
strange case, and one which will try the
knowledge and experience of experts to
the utmost. While in court a short time
ago he is reported to have made an elo-
quent speech of an hours duration, in
which even the judges, lawyers and spec
tators were held spell-bound. Is he not
more properly a monomaniac? The fol-
lowing is one of Trains remarkable sem
fences delivered in court
Mr.. Train, rising quickly TO his feet, said I
have pleaded guilty three times because | saw
fit 10 do so, and yet the conrt marked me on the
papers not guilty, and | was remanded to the
Tombs as a pauper, without friends or counsel.
1 desired to know how long a pauper could re-
main In prison without trial. l remained there
five months. l now want to know why 1t is that,
after being confined Ave months, l am brought
to trial after a notice of five minutes. | have
been outraged, sir, and outraged as one Of the
people.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-05-31

The NEW KING OF SwEDEs.-0scar II.
was crowned at Stockholm, in the early
part Of the present month as King of
Sweden. The parliament were for some
time opposed to the expenses attending
the coronation ceremonies, and it was only
after serious debate that the sticklers for
show succeeded in their object. This
effort on the part of the people of mon
archies to cast aside old time-honored
preiudices and customs is symbolical OF
the steady inroads being made through
the influence of Republican forms of
government. 1t would not surprise us,
if at the time of the demise of Queen
Victoria of England. the people Of that
country should refuse to be ruled Longer
by Kings or Queens.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-05-31

SHOOTING SoRAPE AT BUFFALO. New
YoRK.-Colonel r. E. Johnson, COM
manding at Fort Porter, and DIR. Per-
kins, had a shooting affair at Buffalo on
the oath instant. The cause is said to
be a too close intimacy between the wife
of Perkins and the gallant Colonel.
Result: the latter received flesh wounds.
The feeling of the people seems to be in
favor of DIR. Perkins.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-05-31

News FROM FRANcE.-Cable kilograms
from Versailles under date of May 24th,
state that President Theirs has resigned
and Marshal MacMahon been elected
President of France. Tranquility pre-
vailed at latest accounts. Following is
MacMahon's letter of acceptance :
II will obey the will of the Assembly-the de-
~pository of national sovereignty. 1t is q heavy
responsibility, but with Gods aid and the de-
votion of the army | will continue the work of
liberating the territory and restoring order, and
will maintain tranquility and the principals on
which society rests. TO this | pledge my word
as an honest man and a soldier"