The New York herald., 1873-09-16

held at waA ,ington it was resolved TO issue cal
mon those wn>o may be c0nversant with facts
bearing upon that subject to forward such infor
nation to tie Comm Assion. The following will
probably cover most ot fns opinions and theories
entertained by scientists and engineers on the
subject First. explosions caused by the gradual
increase OF steam pressure; second, those caused
by low water and overheating OF the plates Of the
boiler third, those caused by the deposit OF sedi
ment or incrustation OF the inner surface exposed
TO the fire; fourth those caused by the
generation OF explosive gases within the
boiler; filth, those caused by electrical action {;
sixth, those caused by the percussive action OF
the water in OF rupture OF the boiler in the
steam chamber CLARK & CoDorn's theory sew
enth, those caused by the water being deprived OF
Its air; eighth, those caused by the spheroida
condition of the water NINTH those caused by the
repusion of the water from the fire surfaces or
plates. The Commission intends TO experiment
as to the truth falacy of these various theories
and to that end will give its earnest attention TO
any communications made to them upon the sub
ject, which should be addressed 10 Mr.. Taylor,
the Secretary Of the Experimental Commission, at
the Treasury Department, in Washington.
Swiss Benevolent Association.
The Convention OF the United swiss Benevolent
Association commenced It's session to-day with
John Htz, Swiss Consul General and Political
Agent rs president. Among the decorations OF
the hall was picture OF Jacob Staempn, of the
arbitrators OF the Alabama claims at Geneva.
Thirty-nve delegates were present from New York,
Boston, Philadelphia, Scranton tPa-) and other
cities. The Convention discussed the question OF
forming a mutual life insurance company, and
whether it shall be introduced in an obligatory
manner, or whether individual members shall be at
llbertV TO ther w m N
A Complimentary Banquet to Ex- Gov
ernor Cooke.
The prominent citizens Of the District OF Coum-
bia, irrespective Of politics, have rendered TO ex
Governor Henry d. Cooke complimentary ban
quet, TO be given at Wizards ON Saturday evening
next. General Sherman will preside, and covers
will be laid FOL 100 guests. Merchants, judges and
business men OF the community unite in this testi-
monial Of their personal regard for one who has
for many years been an honored associate.
Collector Harpcr's Defalcatfon
telegram from the special agent engaged in
examining the accounts Of Internal Revenue Col
ector Harper, in Illinois, states that the amount
OF the delacation is $l0674S 19 or which
$1,94s 10 is deficiency in stamps and ON lists
Investigation by the Land Once.
The Commissioner OF the General Land Ofilce has
finished his review of the immense columns of
testimony taken in the case OF Surveyor General
Hardcnberg, of California, against whom various
charges were preferred and investigated. The re-
port OF the Commissioner will not be made known
until officially considered by the Secretary of the
Interior, to whom it Will be referred in few days.
No Tax On Home Grown Wine.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has de-
cded that person who sells at the place OF manu-
facture wine made exclusively Of grapes OF his
own growth is not liable to the special tax as
liquor dealer for such sales but If he sells such
wine away from the place OF manufacture, he Is
liable. vintner, however, who sells wine made
from grapes not exclusively Of his own growth is
subject to the special tax therefor, whether selling
such wine at the place where it is made or else
where
Appointments by the President.
ments - John M. Wilson, of Ohlo to be Consul ut
Bremen; Frank s. De Hass. OF New York, to be
Consul at Jerusalem; John l.. Near, OF Michigan, to
be Consul at Windsor, Canada; James b. O. Drew,
to be United States Attorney for the Northern Dis
trct OF Florida; A. A. Gargulo, to be interpreter
to the American Legation at Constantinople.
The commission Of Dr. John b. Blake to be mem.
ber of the Board Public Works Of the District OF
Columbia vice Shepherd appointed Governor, was
this morning forwarded to DR.. Blake by the Prcsi-
dent
The commission OF Charles o. Talbot, Postmaster
at Brooklyn, N. Y, has been made out and sent TO
the President for his signature.