The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-03-24
NEW YORK CITY.

$4,000.
At Bergen Point, N. j., yesterday,
some thirty laborerS boarded q railroad
train, and In an attempt 10 collect their
fares q severe fight ensued, resulting in
dangerous injuries TO several persons,
including the conductor and a brakes
man.
The Treasurer OF Schuyler county, in
this State, one Shepperd, is a, defaulter to
the amount Of $4,000. He has abscond-
ed.
It is now stated that the strike immi-
nent among the journeymen carpenters
Of tho Eight Hour League, includes
the German sections Of piano makers,
&c. n
At q meeting Of the gas men last night,
the recent action of the gas companies
reducing wages In consideration Of
the eight hours OF work, was considered.
A demand was made for ageneral strike,
and 1t Is said that another meeting Is to
be held tonight and preparations made
for general strike early next week.
The legislative committee has decided
to investigate the Tweed case, overruling
the objections as to Jurisdiction, as they
held 1t was not their province to decide
thereon.
Isaac q. Bailey has been appointed
receiver Of the Bulls Head Bank.
At the Erie Investigation to-day, Law
yer Southwark and ex.DireCtor Day tes.
titled. They stated nothing new.
Neither knew Of money being used 10
corrupt the Legislature. Barlow will be
examined Monday.
The letters addressed to Mcdonald the
lorger, which have come into the hands
OF Duncan, Sherman & Co., and others
which are now under seizure, arc suppoS.
ed TO contain tho missing bonds taken
from the Bank oil England.
The Legislative Committee to investi-
gate Tweed, heard statements from the
lady clerk oiIComptroller's office, concern
ing the payments Of certain warrants, OF
the conclusion Of which q discussion
arose as 10 the prOpriety ol continuing the
investigation. Tweed's lawyer said he
could not advise his client 10 further take
part In tho proceedings. Questions 10 be
examined were already before the Courts;
besides, he ielt disinclined to examine
Garvey further. > The Committee finally
adjourned 10 meet at Albany, Wednes.
day next.
4 number OF the depositors OF the
Bulls Head Bank took steps this after
noon, to have the concern thrown into
bankruptcy. By their action the United
States Marshal took charge of the bank
before Receiver Bailey had time to place
himself in possession.
In suit a brought bV the First Ma.
tional Bank of Lyons, Iowa, 10 recOv-
or $4,000 in bonds deposited in the
acting on the beliefthat packages address.
ed TO the alleged forgers Mcdonald &
Warren contained, drafts and bonds,the Of.
ficials caused them TO be attached to-day.
One OF the packages addressed to Bidwell
was marked to the care Of the Safe DepoS.
it Company, but that concern refused 10
receive it. The officials learned that they
could not attach tho letter in the hands Of
the Pos Office authorities, and thereupon
sought to have the Company agree to an
arrangement whereby they would accept
the attachment for 1t, which was agreed
to.
A fire in Jersey City, yesterday, origl-
mated in locomotive exploding while
under one Of the sheds at the docks and
by which tho engineer was killed.
Oscar Zollicoder, President Of the Met
ropolitan Gas Company; called on Com.
missioner Van Mort, OF the Public Works
Department, yesterday, to ascertain If
satisfactory arrangement can be made
with the city Tor tho payment Of nearly
81 100000 now due tho Company, for
accruing bills. Zollicoler stated that II
the present financial management Of the
city continued, tho Company would stop
the gas from the streets and public build.
ings. ~
Commodore Vanderbilt has given
100000 for the purpose Of erecting a
large seminary for females on tho grounds
OF the Moravlsns at Newdrop, Staten
Island, to be built on the plan Of the sem.
mary at Bethlehem Pa, also endowed by
the Commodore.
Senator Murphy, director Of the east
river bridge says $l2,0000O0 will be re.
quired to complete the entire work; &c.
100000 for bridge proper, and theremaln-
der TOR land damages in constructing the
approaches.
The Aldermanic Committee appointed
to examine into the condition Of the
Tombs, will report in favor Of building q
new city prison at the foot OF goth st.,
East River.
The pigeon shooting match yesterday,
at Old Union course, Long Island, be-
tween Ira A. Paine OF New York and
Edward W. Tinker Of Providence, 30
birds each, Tor $500 ia side, resulted in
favor Of Paine who killed A birds TO 90
by, Tinker.
Ellis Ward oil Sing Sing, renews his
challenge 10 John :Biglin Of New York, to
row race ut Sprinfield, Massachusetts,, in
July next, a five mile race for $500 side.
Twelve thousand dollars worth Of mil
linery goods was seized by the custom
officers ON board the steamship Cuba on
suspicion that an attempt was making 10
smuggle them into this country.
The Connecticut mNsons who took the
place Of tho striking Unlonists on the
Fourth avenue improvement job are un.
der protection Of the police. The city
masons wanted four dollars per day for
eight hours, md tho contractors would
only pay four dollars for ten hours.
Inspector Webb of the London police
arrived here 70 day on the steamship
Celtic for tho purpose Of taking the per.
son now in custody under the name ot Nc.
Donnell or Mcdonald. BE was identified
yesterday as well known swindler who
attempted some two years ago, in this
city, 10 obtain by fraud $l4S0OO from
Jay Cooke s. Co., and Is still believed to
be Warren, the chief Of the gang who re-
Gently defrauded the Bank Of England.
WaoRkoH no-.,S