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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-01
RODMAN A SCAPEGOAT.
FARCE ENDS IN A MELoDRAMA.

nNE OF THE BoNDsMEN FoRGETs HIS CUR, AND
HENCE THE DEFAULTER PINES IN JAIL-IIGHT
WANTED IN THE TAX COLLECTORS oFRIcE-MR.
WARREN To RESUME HIS WORK.
The farce of Rodman's arrest and imprisonment
was played through on Saturday with all serious
ness on the part of the several actors as if they dld
not themselves know, the public did, that IL was
all a fiction. Each man knew his part and promptly
caught up his cue-all but one who happened 10 ne
called out of town at the critical moment, and 50
Rodnan left without one of the necessary bondsnen'
had tO 60 most unexpectedly to jail The excite
nent caused by the recent revelations OF mlsgoVern-
ment in Brooklyn increased to fever heat on Satur-
day when THE TuBUNEs exclusive account OF the
standing deficiency in the Sinking Fund was read
There is widespread conviction in Brooklyn that
no municipal department is above Suspicion
The Controllers letter to the ex-Treasurer OF the
Fire Department was received with favor, and the
announcement made by the Mayor in the evening,
that Nj Warren, the acute accountant, would re-
sumo his labors which have been carried already to
80 successful an ISSUE viii be considered an earnest
of searching investigation. The Tax Office, as VIII
appear below, merits early attention.
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holder in the Bank and Bridge, but not particularly
active one.

Rumor had II saturday that both sprague and Rod
man had attempted TO commit suicide. The reports
were hctiODs. The City Treasurer was sick and de-
pressed In spirits The bOndsmen Of Messrs. Sprague
and Rodman had consultation Saturday. As Mr..
sprague turned $4,000 the city, they thought
was secured from from Rodmans recently dscoy-
cred dealcatons 1t is stated upon good authority that
ROdmans bOndsmen were not acquainted with nm
when they assumed the relation and that they did 80
because 1t arranged that the funds OF the City
Treasury should be deposited with the Trust Company
and it was understood that the bank should have
the of the city's money. The fact that Rodman
was a stranger to his bOndsmen at the time Is widely
commented and is believed that such an arrange
ment was made through the medium OF persons moro
powerful than hmsef-those connected with the Ring
directors OF the Trust Compapy-who were able, by
using the cys money TO control elections 1t is stated
also that his bondsmen will not pay up until they are
sued and their defense will be that he did not commit
the frauds in his capacity Deputy Treasurer but as
officer Of the Trust Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-01

No calculation has yet been made oy 1872 because the
Controller has not announced the amount received
from city that year. 1t will be noticed that
the estimates which the calculations based are
too low rather than too high for in 1871 when the taxes
for 1870 were made out the estimated amount is 900
less than actual On the whole, the table shows
that $SD24 of the public money during five years is I'M
accounted This makes average OF s66o4 80 per
year. The examination made by the County Treasurer
only relates the principal and has reference To the
interest defaults the taxes collector can pocket
of the defaults and VIII be the WISER for the
defacation will only be discovered by accident
People meanwhile inquirng what became OF the
$sO84A which, very low estimate, remains unac-
counted for The remedy given by the last Legislature
consisted the appointment Of Commissioners OF Ar
and Assessments He appOntee OF the Collector
on whom he act check This Investigation Is
now proceeding and according TO statement Of
Iemuel Burroughs, the Collector, made TO TRIBUNE
reporter Saturday will not be completed before jan
uary next. A matter which has excited much comment
among people is that the examination now going is
not made by able expert, like Mr. Warren, but
by one OF the attaches NJ the Collectors office.
Collector Burroughs has stated that there Will probably
be found deficiency Of 100000 which he says cannot
helped, is for unpaid He that prop
erty seized taxes does always meet with ready
sale, and until the accounts settled there is always
deficiency But ID is stated excellent authority
that these deficiencies up large dealcati0ns OF
taxes which have been collected but not returned
where the property seized has been sod
much smaller than that realized has been turned into
the treasury,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-01
THE PARK SAVINGS BANK.

To ne EdIT0T OF INC IFIUHHt.
SIR: In your leading news article this morn
ing on the Rodman defacation is the statement that
among other moneyed institutions with which Judge
Alex McCue is connected is the Park Savings Bank
without intending the remotest degree any reflection
upon him. feel that it is only just to very worthy in
sttuton, which is pursuing its legitimate business In
the most unostentatous manner state that the gen
tlennan named has connection whatever with the
Park Savings Bank and further that the institution Is
not involved directly OF indirectly with Mr. Rodnan or
those alleged 10 be associated with him. 1t is proper
for me TO state that the only interest have in the
matter Is in behalf Of q friend who is DEPosIToR.
BrOOkiHR, Aug, 80, 1919
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-01
HOW CHAUNCEY WAS APPOINTED RE-
CEIVER.
us OUR JUDICIARY CORRUPT ]"
From The Brooklyn Press. dug. 81.

DRAR Cullen: DO you want 10 see me-
Tome at send heC 90 70 9,
The foregoing memorandum, in itself ana
without explanation would indeed, be enigma To the
readers of The Sunday Press did pot give some e1-
This note the original OF which is in possession
was addressed to the Assistant DistrctAttorney MT.
Cullen who Is also one OF the private attorneys l9r e
McCue Zone OF the directors Of the same corpora
tom, by Calvin l.. Pratt, Justice OF tIe
was written and delivered just one hour
before Mr. Cullen applied TO Judge Pratt for the appoint
nent OF Receiver for the Trust Company. Upon tnat
application 3 made Judge Pratt appointed d. Chauh-
cey Receiver of said Trust Companyhe at the SAINT
directors of the defaultng bank Come over NJ once
send McC" means that If Cullen could not see MN
pOntment the Receiver he should send the Judge OF inc
City Court the attorney and counsel Of the Trust COM
pany and his own uncle, Alexander MeCue, 20 arrange
matters before the affair was formally Or0ugh INTO
court and the notice Of the public and IT'S most
faithful representative, the public press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-01
THE MASSACHUSETTS GovERNoRsHIP.

THE MASSACHUSETTS GOYERNORSHIP.
RESULTS OF THE PRIMARY ELEcuoNs-BUTIER's
PRosPECTs-CoNMENTs OF THE BOSTON PRESS.
BosToN, Aug 30.-The summary Of results
Of the ward elections for delegates the State Conven
thus far including Boston, shows election OF o
Butler 10 50 washburn delegates. Commenting the
result, The Advertiser (sep) says:
Republican caucuses held last night IN the larger
cities and towns where Butler have control OF the
local organizations and where there reasonable
prospects OF eleeting Butler delegates. Large ~ the
caucuses were, the anti-Buter Republicans weak
ened. II well known they would be- by the alb
senee OF large number from town-mapy more than
enough In several wards 20 have changed the re-
suit That the opposition were able 10 elect dele
gates In four OF the fifteen Wards is under the eircun
stances, the best that could be expected During the
last month there has been great accession OF men at
the NavyYard, whose votes counted NJ the East
Boston caucus for rst time and most OF whom Will
never be seen there again. A large number ~
Democrats helped 70 swell their majority, II being
claimed there Ia other wards that II person was
legal voter In Ward no could vote for delegates,
whatever his politics Under such instructions
from Headquarters there more or less Democratic
voting In all wards although IL successfully
chaen ged some Of them. Where the caucuses were
fortunate enough 10 have chairnen disposed 10 have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-01
THE FORT GARRY PRISONERS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Unofficial informa-
ton has been received here that the Dominion Govern
meDt has sent the Hon. ID. A. Smith, NJ r., 10 Manitoba
as Special Commissioners TO inquire into the facts con-
nected with the arrest and Imprisonment Of American
citizens for the attempted abduction OF Godon and to
consult with the local authorities to the proprey Of
their release on bail Mr.. Smiths report win probably
he made in few days until which time action wi II
be taken by the Dominion Government. Mr.. Smith Is
old agent OF the Hudson Bay Company and psrticu-
larly qualified for bus mission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-01
EARTHQUAKE IN CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco, Aug. pa heavy shock of
earthquake felt at the Mission San Jose at clock
this afternoon, causing good deal of excitement bu,
resulting In damage. The shock quite heavy at
Redwood City and other towns ia Santa Clara Valley,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-01
GAPS IN THE TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE
Renewed attention has been called to the

transactions OF the Tax Collectors Office and 1t is more
than huted that extensive frauds may yet be dscoV
cred In that department. The statement OF the Con
troer published in THE Tribune OF June 10 to the ehec
that an examination of the books in the Collectors
office would show defaults Of millions was Significant
one The amounts placed In the Collectors hands are
very large, sometimes exceeding sl0o0OOoO annually
The money for the support of the City Government
paid TO the City and placed by him on deposit
dvdeDdpayin banks The banks the city four per
cent and the money in Wall-st at usurous rates
The money collected for county and State taXess PAID
over TO the County Treasurer, who oSioslts IL
in his pet bank, while the interest passes
into own pocket, The tax-rolls are Kept by the
Tax Collector FOR four months. After the first thirty
days per per month ia added TO the taxes Tor
default At the Of four mcnths the money is turned
over TO the Registrar OF Arrears for collection after the
rolls are submitted TO superficial examination by the
County Treasurer The latter takes receipt for Them
and makes no examination TO ascertain whether or not
the three per for collection has been paid An ac-
curate accountant, who is thoroughly conversant
with Brooklyn finances, and who held short
time ago q high position in the City Govern
ment, has made IA calculation OF the taxes
which should have tbeen turned over to the treas
ury and the amounts really handed in. Thus in 1861
there was levied in the city:
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the nerson from whom it had been taken the matter
was compromised restitution made to the Company
OF fully twothirds Of the value OF the check anu o i
mainder was charged to profit and loss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-01

On this over 100000 was realized the default of one
per cent per month unpaid taxes $4,000 is given as
the amount received from interest at four cent on the
amounts on deposit in the banks These amounts, II
added to the s6SOS given above to pay for the coec
ton Of the tax make total Of s327Oo The accountant
stated that at this time the city collecting about
g. 100000 per year assessments for local improve
ments The three per this would be 100000, and
the defaults at least $4,000 These, added TO the
1927 200 previously given make $4,000 in ALL Then the
city realized license fees Assessors fees wharfage
fines and other at least $4,000 more, making
$4,000 Of city revenue which should have been paid
into the Treasury and deducted from the next years
QS6) taxes. The actual amount which was returned by
the Controller as city revenue H79093. subSined
is table showing the amounts Of city revenue which
it is alleged should have turned in, with the sums
returned ny the Controller for We years:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-01

UNION OF DEMOCRATS AND LIBERAL RRPUBIcANs
RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR A JOINT coNvEN'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-06


One ,M the scraps OF paper contained the address,
se236 EalM enth street." and the word 'Bihia, -
and on tue other side were the words, "Belder,
Mortonu The name. &C. Iedewicker," was writ
ten on ano ,her scrap OF paper. and on u third.
"Patent cen tent, 54 Sixth avenue" II is supposed
that the name Is. II. Ambler) given ON the pawn
ticket is a net Mious name.
one on the m, ast significant "reminiscences OF the
dead bhrglar W. " little newspaper extract, "a
Rambler M Nor, T." very pathetic poem nom the
SpldGU Ne,os Il 70 elegant gold sleeve buttons
with enamel ngIr, ofiowers, evidently iorget-me
nots were also foui III on his person.
At ten O'Clock Yesterday morning Coroner
Tewksbury, OF Long sland city. held the inquest,
The following named gentlemen
COMPOSED THE JURY
q. j. Garretsen Qort man), Gusrayus Bsylies,
Thomas warm, q. A. An uerSon, Charles r. Wlte,
Augustus Bowrum, Joseph A. Lawrence. Jr., Daniel
Rapelye, Cornelius Rapel'e, Aron Howard. John
Howard ana T.. Deacon. The Grst witness eX
amined was William Il. Fur van, who rectcd the
facts above narrated. George Burley, Mr.. Smelling,
the tailor. and Joseph Holman were next ex-
anined, aud the inquest was tNen adjourned until
Monday lat i've r. NJ
The local authorities entertain strong hopes OF
Identifying the dead robber ana OF tracking his
associates. IL Is supposed that hey were the same
gang who committed the numerous small robheries
when have occurred during the Fast lew weeks.
Detective Golden is positive that tn cy did not
IRON New York, but were Williamsburg thieves and
the NewtoWn authorities concur IN this opinion.
me excitement in the village is at yer heat Mr..
furnan Is the hero OF the day, and many are the
good and peaceable citizens who crowd round the
robbers colin and view hun AS VITO had but
met his Just fate.
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INDIAN TROUBLES.
Kiowns n Rald-A Party OF Chey.
enncs Out OF Their Reservation Get
Hurt-Another Surveying Party MUIR
hcred.
DAYS yet.


WASHINGTON, April 5, 1878.
The Commissioner OF Indian Affairs to-day re-
ceived a letter from superintendent Hoag dated
Lawrence, Kansas April l, reporting that he
had received unofficial information from Indians
Of the murder on the Goth ultimo OF four OF OAR
ing's surveying party on Cimarron River, 125 miles
southwest Of Arkansas City, and that he had d.
rected thorough investigation to be made OF
the report. 1t was presumed that the muir
der committed by a small band Of Kiowas
and Mexicans, led by White Horse, who had
been camped In the vicinity superintendent Hoag
adds I'VE have further information RON Agent
Miles that seventeen Cheyennes, on returning
from the Utes in New Mexico, were surprised in
camp by United States soldiers, fred upon and
two Of them were killed and three so severely
wounded as to be unable TO return. The tribe is
very much excited in consequence but our special
agent at their camps has been instructed 10 use
his influence to prevent any retaliation, and he
ports from Camp supply, on the oath OF March, u
more quiet feeling among the Indians, and that
they purpose moving to the agency at an early
day. The Cheyennes. Arrapahoes and Osages are
very much disturbed at the unusual encroach-
ments by whites on their buffalo range"
Colonel ;. S. Smoot, OF this city, received a letter
from Arkansas CITY, Kansas, to-day, stating that IL
was supposed another surveying party OF eight
persons had been murdered 10y Indians. United
States Surveyor r. II. Barrett, in telegram from
wichita Kansas. asks that every effort De made to
permit the troops to out and search Tor this sur
veving party and to follow and punish the mur
derers. Copies OF the letter and telegram received
AT the Indian Department have been forwarded to
General sherman Tor his action.
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THE WRECKED REVENUE CUTTER BRONX.

General Arthur Sends the Grant and "a
Wrecking Schooner to the Scene of the
Disaster.
General Arthur, Collector OF the Port, learned,
through the exclusive medium of the HERALD, yes
terday morning that the United States revenue
cutter Bronx, commanded by Lieutenant Randolph,
had sunk on Friday afternoon in twelve feet OF
water, after striking a sunken rock between Little
Gut Island and Plum Island, Long Island Sound,
sinking within three minutes after her striking
but that all on board had been saved Shortly after
wards Geographic despatch was handed to General
Arthur, from the captain OF the Bronx, stating that
the whole of the officers and men were at Green
port Long Island, and that hopes existed that the
vessel might be raised. couple Of hours later
VIZ, before noon-the revenue cutter Grant, COM
manded by Captain George II. Slicer, with q wreck
ing schooner in tow left for the scene of the disas-
ter, well provided with pumps and other apparatus
for raising the Bronx.
Captain John McGowan and John Faunce Inspec-
tor Of Life Saving Stations, also proceeded to the
scene OF the wreck on board the Grant.
A steamer and schooner were also sent by the
Coast Wrecking Company with the necessary ap-
rliances to raise the wrecked Bronx.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-06
THE SURVIVORS IN BOSTON.
Reception at Faneuil Hall-HOspitality
OF the stOnians-Statement OF a
"Ncrvous'' Cabin Passengcr-Dcparture
of the Emigrants.

Bos TON, April s. 1873.
The survivors from the ill-fated Atlantic arrived
in Boston, from Portland, this morning, few min
utes after seven o'clock detachment OF police
were waiting at the depot for the train to arrive.
The passengers were formed in line, three deep,
and guarded by the police, to keep the crowds from
interfering with them marched to Faneuil Hall,
where substantial warm breakfast was in readi-
ness. The scene was peculiarly Interesting and
the poor fellows did ample justice TO the repast
which had been prepared for them. The little boy,
John Hindley, is the lion of the town to-day and
his innocent face and manner and the evident
fact that he does not fully realize his situation,
created much sympathy for him. and on all
sides donations OF money and offers to adopt
and assist HIM were freely given. The cabin pas
sengers who came to this city were ;. w. Nick, OF
wilmington, N c.: S. Camacho, of New York; b. b.
Richmond OF Detroit Mich. N. Hugel, OF Switzer-
land. The first two went Immediately to New
York. Mr. Richmond is the only one who remained
here. In conversation with your correspondent
he gave the following narration -
STATEMENT OF MIR. h. d. RICHMOND.
lie Is man of medium stature and OF an active
nervous temperament, apparently about nifty years
OF age. He sad:-G was in bed when the ship
struck: but se1t with my clothes on. had pc
cullar premonition OF danger. | felt nervous
and uneasy almost rom the day we started, and
during the storm OF tue sDth ana 26th OF March
feeling OF uneasiness became so strong that /
did not undress myself from that time,
50 that ! might be ready for any
everything In confusion-men rushing here and
there. shouting and yelling 20 one another, and
many calling 10 nobody in particular made Tor
the rigging along with number Of Others, and
there remained about eight hours until was
taken of by men In boat. was completely ex-
numbed through and through retained conscious
ness. saw and heard everything that was said and
done. oh never shall forget that scene. Many
dropped rom the rigging into the water being un-
able to hold on any longer because OF the bitter
GOODNESS aud their exhaustion. | cannot tell the
story consecutively now. II seems like horrid
dream. ! coyld see the mep on the rock, the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-06
CHEF JUSTICE CHASE IN RICHMOND.
Call on Governor Walker and a Talk
the Political Questions of the Day
The salary Grab and the Congressional
Elections.


RICHMOND, Va, April 5, 1873
Chief Justice Chase arrived here this morning,
but he does not come to preside in the Circuit
Court, as has been enormously stated in the Asso
ciated Press dispatches His visit here at the
present time is purely friendly one to General
Bradley 7. Johnson, at whose residence he is stop
ping, and his object is to overlook the manu-
script Of reports OF his decisions in the Courts
OF this circuit since the war; which have
been prepared by General johnson and are now
nearly ready FOR publication
The Chief Justice called upon Governor Walker
this morning. not because OF the love he had for
the Governor, but as act OF oflca courtesy which
he thought due TO the Executive OF the O1d
Dominion. During the coll quite lengthy CONVEX
sation took place on national affairs, in which the
leading topics OF interest were discussed. Gov
ernor Walker thought the tariff and free trade
would be main questions in the West, and
that the supporters OF the latter were
daily becoming stronger in that section.
The Chief Justice dissened, and believed the
salary question would be the strongest Issue that
could be made by the democrats in the next cam
pagn. He thought II that party had the frmness
TO discard and throw overheard all aspirants for
Office who favored the increase Of Congressional
salary and to nominate new men pledged TIC abolish
that increase they would carry the next Congress
siona elections.
The Chief Justice will remain here for several
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-06
THE APACHE WAR,


SAN FRANCISCO. April 8, 1873
Advices from Prescott to March 30 state that
Major Browns command struck the Apaches at
Toulo Basin, Killed thirtyeight warriors and cap
tured seventeen squaws. The Apaches became
frightened and many OF them have surrendered at
Camp Verde. Owing to the prevalence OF the
horse disease the troops operate principally on
foot Cochise continues his raids In Mexico. The
Pinal and Arrivaipa Apaches are restless their
reservation. 1t Is believed Cochise Is stirring
them up.
General James Luna, OF the military forces OF
Sonora, visited Cachses reservation, tor the pur-
pose OF better understanding that CHI l.aln about
the rails on tue Mexican teyritoIY,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-06
ANOTHER SHIpWRECK.
Large Steamer Reported Ashore Near
Halifax.

HALIFAX. N. s., April s, 1873
The steamer Unicorn, IN coming up this evening
from the wreck or the Atlantic, passed a schooner
which reported that a large vessel, apparently a
steamer, is ashore at Spry Harbor, thirty-ive
miles east of Halifax. No particulars have yet
reached the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-06

A.-ssOr Moth Patches, FrecKirs and Ts,s
PEkRY'S MOTH AND FkECKLB BOFtoH. sold
by druggists everywhere Depot ~ Bond street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-06

A.-A.-Me crs>na1m Pipes, Cigar
holders, Ambcrs sc in che largest variety, nj both
stores, No John l-eet aud 2, Nassau corner John
q. 3. KALDENBE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-06

A.-Wcdding and Party Invitations
Latest Paris styles MON0GRA&S and Frenci, NOTE
PAPER
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Dyspepsia. Sick Headache, sour st0m-
ach, vomiting food cured by Or. SHARES SPEDihlC
HARfNErT'S Pharmacy. Bible House. Fourth tvcuns
and Astor place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-06

A.-FOr pimpIcs the Face, Bluc'S
heads and FIcshworins use PIRRY'S IMPROVED G,yME
DONE AND PIMpLE REMEDY. the greaa skin metn .'ac
Sold by druggists eyerywhcre. !.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-06
Flags Banners, Flags.
j. AMIN, Manufacturer Ia Cortiandt street. ocaS
prom fi,yap

Holyokc,s Celebrated Fever and Agae
Cure may be obtained at TS Eighth avenue, betHeen
Fitty-seventh and Fifty eighth streets