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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-05
ALBANY.
THE GAS MoNoPoLIEs IN DANGER.


THE DoNoHUE BILL PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY
ONLY FOUR VOTES IN THE NEGAHvE-PRovIs-
IoNs OF THE ACT.
IFRoM REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUSEl
ALBANY April Mr. Donohues Gas bill came up
for third reading in the Assembly, this morning,
and passed by vote of 81 to 4. The only members
who voted against it were Speaker Cornell, and
Messrs Alberger OF Erie, Person Of Albany, and
Whalen of Orleans. Mr.. Alberger stated, before
answering TO his name, that when the bill was up
before he moved TO recommit it, because he believed
the appointing of gas inspectors by the Governor
was unconstitutional. This defect had been rene
died, by giving the appointment of the inspectors to
the Mayors of the cities affected by the bill. But he
still had doubts of the oonstituonality justice of
fixing the price, by legislative enactment, at which
a company should furnish gas to its customers. He
should therefore vote in the negative.
Mr.. Jacobs supported the bill. He believed il 20
be both constitutional and just. and he thought it
was high time the people were allowed some protec-
ton against these graspiDg monOpolies. Mr.. Woods
of NewYork also advocated the bill, and said it was
a measure which the gas consumers of that city de-
manded TO protect themselves against extOrtIon.
Mr.. Roche of Brooklyn read the testimony of
Judge DAILY, given before Committee of the Assem-
bly, in 1862 showing how he was compelled to pay to
the Manhattan Gas Company bill for three months
consumption of gas while his house was shut up and
the gas was cut off from the street. He said that
the experience Of Judge DAILY was a sample Of the
manner in which the people of NewYork and Brook
Ign were treated by these gas monopolies; and, as
| the law now stood, they were entirely helpless
| against the most barefaced swindling.
Mr.. Blumenthal in explaining his vote said that
the bill was just and proper and much needed, and
ought to have been enacted years ago.
| Mr.. Opdyke. although voting in the Affirmative,
said he had doubts Of the constituionality of
some provisions Of the bill.
The BILL az passed, requires all gas companies OF
New York and Brooklyn to furnish gas of quality
| which, used through burner consuming five cubic
feet per hour shall be of brilliancy illuminating
power equal TO at least Is standard sperm candles
and also requires that the price of such gas shall not
exceed - % per 1000 cubic feet. 1t gives the
| MAYORS of the two cities authority to appoint
inspectors of gas-meters and anayzers of the quality
| of gas. and requires such analyzers to make an
| ANALYSIS whenever requested to do so by three OF
more gas consumers-the analysis to be made with
out previous notice 10 the companies furnishing the
gas The expenses of gas inspectors are to be borne
| by the companies and the inspectors are to give
bonds in the sum of $4,000 for the faithful perform
ance of their duties The failure Of any company to
comply with the provisions Of the act subjects it tc
line of not more than $500 less than $3.50 foI
| each Ohense.
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at Prospect did all they could for the living and the
dead but among the crowds who tocked to the place
from the surrounding country, there were some
WIN rifled the bodies whenever they could get the
chance.
The Collector of Customs is awaiting instructions
from headquarters, and will begin an investigation
tomorrow morning The captain can give no ex-
PLANTATION of the cause Of the disaster except mis-
calculation as to the current and the vessels speed
Many people are leaving in the steamers going
down to the wreck Many Of the fishing families at
Prospect expended all the provisions they had to
feed the shipwrecked passengers and crew, and are
now in want themselves.
LATER.-A gang of men went down TO the wreck
of the Atlantic in tug this afternoon to assist the
fishermen in their labor of recovering bodies.
The Rev. Mr.. Ancient and several Roman Catholic
priests and Messrs. Ryan and Longard, resident
magistrates, looking after the personal effects
and valuables found on the bodies.
The robberies and mutilation reported are exag-
gerated and the crew to whom they were attributed
are very indignant Ii appears that some stow
aways who escaped commenced to plumber the ex-
hausted living as well the dead, at first, but were
prevented by Prospect people and the captain and
regular crew of the ship. The crew of the Atlantic
will be sent back to Liverpool by the first steamer
The Collector of Customs received instructions
from 0ttowa to proceed with an investigation I'M
der the law regulating the trial of such cases,
and tho formation Of a proper tribunal for
that purpose, which will be held tomorrow.
Meanwhile there are detained the several
officers and men of the steamer and such
passengers as were in position to know anything
of the circumstances Immediately preceding the
time when rhe steamer struck Among the latter is
William Hogan of Waterford, Ireland, whose mar
rstive has been published
RECEIVING THE SURVIVORS IN BOSTON.
BOSTON, April 4.--The emigrants saved from the
wreck of the steamer Atlantic expected to arrive
here on the Pullman train from Portland at O'Clock
tomorrow morning The agents Of the White Star
line in this CITY have engaged Faneui Hall for the
reception Of the unfortunates and preparations are
being to made TO provide for their wants on their
arrival. They Will remain in Boston all day, and
Saturday evening proceed TO NewYork by the Old
CalOuy road and steamer Newport from Fall River.
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InrIs JOSEPH BUFRET.

Louis Joseph Buffet who has been elected
President Of the French National Assembly - wen
Known in French politics. He was born at Airecour
vossesl Oct 1875 and entered in que tune inc esi
.nfeg,on ARR the revolution OF February, 1915, D
waa elected representative OF the people and IN tmS
Assembly supported republican principles he was TOT
about a year the Minister Of Commerce OF P'esidens
Louis Napoleon and continued TO take prominent pars
in public affairs until the coup detat Of December isei
when he retired political life for many year,. III
tss. he os elected 10 the Corps NSdsati opposos
10 the Government candidate and reelected IN ls y
q 600 ont Of $1,000 votes He acted with the Conservative
Liberals and was instrumental in forcing Napoleon Ill
to institute legislative reform.
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A. T. STEWART VS.. THE BEACH PNEUMATIC
TUBE,


1IE GovERSoR ASKED TO RETURN THE BEACH RAIL
ROAD BIII.-MR STEWART OFFERS S2,OOO,OCO FOR
TIE FRlNcHIsE-HIs SINCERITY TO De TESTED.
IRON A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRTBUNE.I
Albany. April 4-The Assembly adopted resolu-
ton requesting the Governor to return the Beach
Pneumatic Railroad bill for amendment. To-day rs
the last of the ten daysin which the Governor s
gnred to return the bill with his objections allow
il to become law without his signature. The friends
of the bill have been apprehensiye for the Last two
DAYS that the Governor was going to veto it. 1t had
becomes known that A. T. Stewart, who is it's chief
opponent had written letter to the Governor in
which he resorted to his old tactics for defeating
quick transit schemes any other railroad schemes
on the line Of Broadway, by offering S2OO0'OOO Tor
the franchise which the bin proposes 20 give to the
Pneumatic Company for nothing. This has hitherto
been Mr.. Stewards knock down" argument against
Broadway railroads. whether under or over ground,
for no Governor would be willing to sign bill Civ
ing away franchise for which a responsible man
was ready to pay the city $2,00O,0o0.
The Legislature now propose to put Mr.. Stewart
to the test They propose to amend the Beach
Pneumatic bill land for this purpose il is called
back from the GOVERNOR so as To provide that
if A. T. Stewart will, within 90 days, pay into
the City Treasury S2,00O,000 and give bonds that
he will 90 on and construct the Underground
road as required by the bill. and also pay to
the Beach Pneumatic Company the money they have
already expended in tho enterprise, he shall have
the franchise. and tho Beach Pneumatic Company
shall relinqush all right thereto. Otherwise tho
Company may 90 on and construct the road accord
ing TO the terms of the bill. The Governor is said to
be favorable to this method of diSposing Of the
objections OF Mr.. Stewart.
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FOREIGN NOTES.

Prince Charles of Roumana has assured tho
sabIme Porte that he will not appoint dlpiomauo
agent at Washington
A dispatch from Sydney announces that the
Parliament OF New South Wales mas voted the sam OF
s2COOOO to aid emigration 10 that colony.
The London 1imeS's city article, referring 10
the appearance of NewYork Central Railroad mortgage
honds in the Tondon market saws the loan viii 10
indicate he difference Of credit between E1gsh anu
American securities since four per cent deoeAue- Oh
the Northwestern Railway % England command lc.
while The American securities can only be 1oascd AZ ~
uer interest.
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PRIVILEGES OF THE BRITISH HOUSE OF
COMMONS

EXPLANATION BY THE PAIL MALL GAZETTE.
LONDON. Friday, Aprll {, 1874
The Pail Mall Gazette to-day confesses that
the language OF article which gave rise TO the motion
ard debate in the last night was rude iehosen
and unGracoHs, and says the publication OF the article
was owing to accidental failure OF editorial super
vision But it insists ehsracterizing much oI INC
agitation in Ireland as species Of noisy disoyaty ana
maintains that certain members of Parliament are AZ tho
disposhl OF the pr.esty plrty.
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PRICE FOUR CENTS.
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY

W. LOUIS JOSEPH BUFFET TO SUCCEED NJ CREW.
TILE LYONS MUNICIPALITY BILL PASSED.
PARIS Friday, April T. 1873.
In the Assembly the election for President oi mo
Chamber in place of NJ. Grevy was held this after
noon with the following result:
NJ Louis Joseph Buffet received 3Oi votes
NJ Martel received 2S5 votes.
NJ Buffet was declared elected. He was warmly
congratulated by the members Of the Right. Inc
Chamber then resumed the consideration Of tho
Lyons Municipality bill, which was passed. The
Left after one hopeless attempt to defeat the meas
ure. abstained from the final vote.
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an EXCITEMENT ABATING IN inns CITY-INQUTNEs
FOR FRIENDs--A sTEERAGE LIST TELEGRAPIiED
FOR.
Mr. Sparks, agent of the White Star line.
received the following telegram from Halifax, yesterday
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NGtteAIiaenret::
Thanksgiving.

One Of the badges Of the Roman con-
Orerer upon captured provinces was the
observance Of the days that were OBJ
.erved In Rome. The pro.consuls were
expected to observe the feasts OF Jupiter.
The eagles Of Rome carried their mythol-
ogv with them. Not that Rome was in.
,oIerapt, % for she was, on the contrary,
yery tolerant. But the Roman idea oil
divinity was uppermost throughout her
wide empire. ~
In former daysit was not the custom In
the Southern States to set apart day OF
Thanksgiving each year. Nowit Is the
custom all over the country. This Is one
OF the results OF the war. Congress has
made the day a legal holiday and II Is
observed as such throughout the whole
country.
The theory Of the day is that the har-
vests are passed and the Summer Is ended,
and that this Is "least ofin'gathering."
The earth is supposed to have yielded
f,ul, in her season, and theoretically
everybody has been blessed in their basket
and store. Therefore, like the ancient
Jews, they should have a great feast, and
instead Of all coming together at Jerusa-
lem they should come together In their
temples at home to celebrate the occasion
with prayer and praise. - .ls-s
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The Plymouth Church Difficulty
About Theodore TIlton. n

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.--In regard to tht
expulsion some time since Of Theodore Til
ton from the Plymouth Church, q meeting
was held this evening to consider com.
munication from committee appointed
by another Congregational Church, that
|oi3the Pilgrims. The question at issue,
though conched In general terms evil
IDENTIFY referred TO Tilton's case.
The meeting was crowded to
excess, but only members Of
the Church and representatives of the
press were admitted. Mr.. A. Raymond
occupied:the Chair, and Rev. R. NJ. Hal
liday stated the object Of the meeting and
submitted the Communication referred to,
which, in effect, charged lack OF disci-
pline upon the Plymouth Church. He
urged the appointment Of o Committee of
Conference. T
: Mr. McHay proposed, as tho simplest
solution ot the difficulty, that Plymouth
Church should accede to the request.
MIR. Gilbert proposed as amendments
to the preamble, resolutions TO the effect
that the communications charging Ply
mouth Church with unscriptural action,
should not receive any consideration what
ever, and that the latter church being an
independent organization declines to take
notice Of any protest from Clinton
Avenue or any other church. These
resolutions were passed. The clerk of the
church was authorized 10 send o copy 10
the Committee OF the Church of the Pill.
grims. Beecher made some remarks in
which, without referring directly to Til.
ton, ,,he deprecated the idea of such tsrict
church discipline by which a member can
be expelled without grave reasons. Mr..
Tilton's name was not mentioned during
the entire proceeding.
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Two. Of the Boss Pals Found Guilty.

New YoRK, Nov. 29.-Inthe Ingersoll
and Harrington case this afternoon, Mr..
Tremaine closed for the prosecution, and
Judge Davis delivered a'lengthy chafge,
occupying over two hours. On the first
count OF the charge oi endorsing the
names Of Heath & Smith, 1t was enough
II there was collusion between Ingersoll
and harrington, even though one ot them
might not have touched the paper. AS TO
the second count, the charge OF uttering q
warrant fraudulently, the Judge aaid:f II
Is sufficient 10 establish that the defend.
ants uttered the warrant, knowing, 1t to
be forged, for the purpose Of getting the
money Of the county transferred 10 1ngert
soils credit. The theory OF the prosecu-
tion was that the bill was made ont
with intent; and that Ingersoll, being q
Court House Commissioner, used The
name OF the extinct firm Of Heath
& Smith. As it was then me-
cessary to Jorge the endorsement Of
Heath & Smith 10 transter the, money,
there 10 some doubt as IA. who wrote
this endorsement The evidence Is the
writing was not Hesth's nor Smiths.
Harrington Il is conceded wrote the body
of the bill, and an expert testifesth
signature was written by the same person.
But 1t Is not 80 material whose writing,
provided Il was done by the agency and
under the control Of both or either Of the
defendants for d common object. THE
paper got into Ingersoll's hands and 1t re-
quired endorsement for payment and was
endorsed; and 10 the absence OF an expla.
tion the Jury must decide on facts. Il
they believe the, defendant, Harrington,
had permission Of Heath 10 use the name
of Heath & Smith. The Jury could not
convict Of forgery, notwithstanding the
enormous frauds on the city, that we be.
lieyed were recommitted and which were
proved on another trial, " You are to look
on this case rather upon the evidence be.
fore you, but II you find IL one of the mum.
Der Of frauds, you should remember II is
Of the highest importance that the public
officers should be Z held TO- strict
account, and punished for such OF.
lenses. d Unlike ordinary ones, 1t
shows no yielding to sudden impulse Of
anger, no giving way before temptation
or want but coolness and deliberation
In robbipg those whom they were bound
TO protect, which should call for oondign
punishment. IL you find both or either
not guilty accquit; II otherwise convict
The Jury retired OF 4;45 and returned In
half an hour with averdict ,of guilty.
Sentence was deferred till Friday, OWN 6 |
to the indisposition Of Mr.. Fullerton.
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AnInfernnI Machine.

NEW YORK, Nov, 26.-An Internal ma.
chine filled with powder and balls and
lucifer matches was sent 10 Comptroller
Green by mail to-day. The contrivauce
was covered over with glazed paper and
the edges around were covered with post.
age stamps. On tearing off the paper 1t
was seen that the box opened like q
drawer. This, together with the fact that
the address on the box was made up OF
letters cut out OF newspapers on some
printed documents, created suspicion. A
hole was cut cautiously in the top and the
contents were then discovered. In the
back part Of the drawer were arranged
rows Of matches, over which was strip
Of sand paper, against which the matches
would rub In drawing out the slide.
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Do They Mean, b Ba.ln,ea,u, ID hi Th,,a

FIT. MONROE, Nov. 28.4The Norfolk
Navy Yard presents scene Of buatie and
activity not surpassed since the,war. In
case Of hostihtiesit will be the important
station, being the nearest Navy Yard Of
consequence to the West India Islands
Preparations are making 'ior any emer-
gency and vessels loaded with 6oal, siiip
timber, &C., are daily arriving. TheWork
on the Galena and the new sloop Of war
are being pushed forward rapidly, tits
understood the force Of workmen VIII be
largely increased the 1irstrof December.
A careful inspection, Of the Fort has been
made, and the weak points are. being
strengthened. The Rip Raps and Fort
Wool rip.rap can be putin aastateIof de.
fense in ten days. These and a judicious
distribution OF torpedoes will, protect the
harbor for the present. The force In the
machinery shop at the Fort are busy al
teriDg and improving fifteen Inch gun
carriages for the southern coast works.5
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board Of directors are no safeguard what
ever. he must know, for he is president,
and meets the directors stately, and sees
what they do and how they do Il; and he
says they cannot detect fraud II two off,
GERS conspire to perpetrate II. Pray, what
good do they do thenP What do they
meet fors Why do they consent to oc-
cupy 80 false position before the commu-
nityP l. cannot be. It Is opposed to the
convictions Of all business men. Direc-
tors can find out what their officers are
doing. They can and should know how
the money is invested, what loans are
made, and the character and value Of the
securities pledged, before the loan Is made,
not afterward. They should know how
the officers accounts stand, and no con-
alteration Of delicacy should come be-
tween them and the performance Of this,
their simple and inalienable duty. They
should require franknesa Of statement Of
their President, as well as their Cashier,
nor be put of with the remark, Every.
thing 10 all right. ! cannot explain fully
now; ct the next meeting 1t will be made
known" The directors are the deposit
ors' guard. To them they look for pro-
lection, and the time 10 come-not 10 COM
ing, butts come-when, II q bank Is to
be trusted ut oil, its directors must do
their duty and their whole duty, without
lear or favor. t... ..-.,.-r
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The Ever Recurring Embarrassment.

COLUMBUS, O., Nov: 26.-There Is o
controversy going on hereas 10 whether
colored persons shall be excluded from
The parquette and dress circle Of the
,Atheneum. . Several nights ago Richard
Porter, o negro, presented himself and girl
TO the door keeper OF the Atheneum with
two tickets for reserved seats in the par.
auette. The door keeper stopped him,
and going TO tho box office he exchanged
The tickets for one dollar and fifty cents,
the price paid for them. Porter refused
the money and left in no happy frame of
mind. Yesterday he met the door keeper
on the street, and alter declaring that he
had insulted him in refusing his tickets,
knocked him down and beat him terribly.
For this Porter was fined fourteen dollars.
Manager Sargent declares that the ad-
mission Of colored people to the parquette
Of his theatre will injure his business, and
this being the case he has q perfect right,
TO exclude any person or class Of persons.
Mr.. Sargent has succeeded In building up
a splendid business forlthe Atheneum,
and his patrons regret that any question
of this character has arisen. y n
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A Day After The Fair with His Docu.
mRnt.

HAVANA, Nov. GA communication
from the Spanish Colonial Minister to the
Political Governor Of the Island under
date Of the Gath inst, Is published to-day
in the official Gazette Is In substancessas
follows; The Government ol the Repub.
lie is resolved to secure the faithful OBJ
servance OF treaty agreements contracted
between Spain and foreign nations, deslr.
ing TO avoid oil grounds, for demands from
citizens Of such nations, and moved
by same reasons which impelled the
Council Of Ministers to direct 10 the pre-
decessor Of your Excellency then In com
mand OF the Island their telegram Of
the 18th OF September last, has decided
that you should order immediate and
strict compliance with . the instruc-
tions OF the. ministry under my
charge and should place the estates Of
foreign citizens, acquired through the
action OF o gubernatorial administration,
in such o position that those having rights
therein may enter into possession. By
order Of said government I communicate
this to your Excellency, that It may take
effect as decreed, which, by order Of his
Excellency, Is inserted in the Gazette for
general information. M
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Important If True.

2 sAt2 o'clock this morning we received
the following dispstch: ! y |'s;I
PARIS, Nov. 28.-The following dis
patch has just arrived in cipher from the
Herald correspondent; in Madrid: "a !
MADRID, Nov. 26.9TheI situation is
grave. On the 10th General sickles
by order Of President Grant delivered
o formal ultimatum to President CASTELAR,,
demanding prompt and vigorous repara.
tion8ors the insult TO the flag, the restcra-
lion q, ,il1 yirgidius, the release o. the
surviving prisoners and indemnity tothe
families Of the murdered, and the punish
ment OF the murderers, and also guaran.
tee against further outrages in Cuba. The
demand was couched In . kind and sym.
pathetic tome but no alternative was
given.
Gen. Sickles was also instructed to say
that II Castilar did not comply with the
demand in q weak he should ask his pass
ports and leave Madrid with the Lega-
ton. The time expires to-day and no
answer has been received, Everything
at the Legation Is packed up and ready
for immediate departure. iiIs7 t!!
Gen. sickles has no hope that the ulti-
matum will be compiled with, and tel.
graphed to Paris yesterday to have all
his official correspondence that might be
there kept for 0 few daysa Cen gsickles,
in Conversation, says that he does not see
how war can be avoided, as CASTELAR, can
give no assurance that the order will be
obeyed In Cuba. Public feeling Is also
opposed TO concessions. hnGEyi "a
Unless CASTELAR, responds this evening,
General sickles leaves Immediately. All
the American ships in the Mediterranean
have been ordered 10 Key West. In the
event of General Sickles leaving, the Brit
ish Minister will probably protect the
Of the American Legation.
President CASTELAR, Is personally anxious
to accept the British Ministers good
offices to effect q compromise, but there Is
no hope tonight.