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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23
THE NEW CHARTER.

Once Seekers Still tho Lookout at
the Mayors ORce-The Alder ma n ic
Combination Getting Fixed-What Is
Thought of the Proposed Supplement-
tary Chapter Bill.
'The cry is still they come" at the Mayors office.
Yesterday the office seekers came, not In single
files, but in battallons The more notable Of the
callers were Thurlow Weed and Colonel Stebbins,
both of whom had short interviews with His Honor.
The main topic OF yesterdays gossip around the
Hail was
THE RENOWNED SUPPLEMENTARY BILL
said to be contemplated being brought before the
Legislature directly the charter is signed, and
which proposes to return to the provisions
of the charter OF 1856, by which the office
OF Comptroller was made elective instead
OF by appointment OF the Mayor as under the
present and the new charter Various opinions
were expressed as to the chances OF the ultimate
success OF such measure, but the majority
seemed to think that there was very little chance
OF any proposal in this direction becoming law.
Those who favor q combination in the Board Of
Aldermen as to
THE MAYORS NOMINATIONS
were slightly strengthened Yesterday and 1t was
sald with some show of truthfulness that the
Aidermanc combination has been formed which
will control the appointments Mayor Havemeyer
manager TO be defeated in his purposes by
any combination OF this kind. The Mayor
confidence certain prominent city oiiiclas and the
more valuable men OF the Board OF Aldermen. and
In private conference, or perhaps In several con-
ferences, will go over his list OF nominations, and
in this council the final list will be drafted and
then sent to the Board OF Aldermen Tor confirma-
tion and It is not anticipated that there will then
be any difficulty in
THE NATTER OF APPOINTMENTS
The mention OF any names with particular ap-
pointments would certainly be the merest specu-
atiOn and IL may safely be taken for granted that
all names thus mentioned for the next few days
are only suggested by the wish that is father to the
thought
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23

BAILEy.-At Milan, Italy, on Thursday, April II,
OF Roman fever, MAGGIE youngest daughter OF
Rear Admiral Theodorus Bailey, United States
Navy.
BxRKER.-On Tuesday morning, April 1, 1878, by
the wreck OF the steamship Atlantic, at Mars Head,
n. s.. AGNES M. BARKER, youngest daughter OF the
late Epnraim Barker, OF Baltimore.
Her remains have not been recovered.
Basal London, England, on Monday, March
II, 1873, SAMUEL W. BASS, Jr., only son OF Samuel
W. Bass, Of this city, in the sd year Of his age.
The funeral services will be held at the South Re-
avenue and Twenty first street, on Friday, 25th
inst at IL O'Clock noon. Relatives and friends are
invited TO attend without further invitation.
COMPANY ORDER-No. l.
EIGHTH COMPANY, SEVENTH REGIMENT,
N G. s. N. Y, !
New YORK, April %, 1878.
This company will assemble at the armory on
Friday next the 25th inst, at IL O'Clock A. NJ, in
citizens dress, for the purpose OF attending the
funeral OF our late friend and comrade, Mr. Samuel
W. Bass, Jr. -
by order OF Capt. GEO. w. SMITH,
E. L. NIcoLL, First Sergeant
BETJEMANN.--O Monday, April II, JANE, the
beloved wife OF Frederick Bctemann, aged as
The relatives and friends of the family are re.
specially invited to attend the funeral, from her
late residence, 21s Madison street, on Thursday
afternoon, at one o'clock
CALHOUN. Tuesday, April %, 1873, after q
short but severe Illness which he bere with Chris.
tian resignation, JAMES CALHOUN, Sr.
The funeral VIII take place from his late resi-
dence, 1876 North Fifth street, Brooklyn, l.. d. on
Thursday, April "a, at two O'Clock. The relatives
and friends Of the family are respectfully invited to
attend.
CARRIcABURu.-At Havana, Cuba, on Tuesday,
April 8, 1879 Mrs. LEoNTINA A. CARRIcABURu.
daughter OF Mr.. John Carrcapuru. OF said city, in
the Both year Of her age.
CREECH.-In Jersey City, on Monday, April Il.
1873, JOHN CRFECH, In the s9tn year OF his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral, frem Sc.
Matthew'S Episcopal church, Sussex street, on
Wednesday. April g. at halfpast three O'Clock T. NJ
DEvLIN.-0n Tuesday April ~, 1879 SARAH O.,
widow OF Michael Devn, In the 63d year OF her age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
specially invited to attend her tuner IL on Friday
morning 25th inst, at hafpast nine O'Clock, from
the residence OF her sonin-law, Thomas ii. OCon-
nor, AZ West Twenty-eighth street. Her remains
win be taken to the Church OF ST. Francis Xavier.
where solemn requiem mass Will be celebrated AT
ten O'Clock Tor the repose OF her soul, and thence
to Calvary Cemetery Tor nterment.
DE enthusiastically, at san Francisco, Satur
day, April 10, In his 9TH year, FERNAND Jolly, sor
OF Eugene Jolly and Mathde DE Sabla and grand
son OF Il. Thieriot, OF New York.
DE SILvA.-ln Albany, on Tuesday, April Is
CHARLES DE SILVA. late Of Fayal, Azores, aged q
years and IL months.
DIsNEy.-0n Monday morning, April 81, MARY
HENRIETTA, only daughter OF Albert j. and Dorin6
Disney, aged years and months.
The relatives andfr Of the family are respect
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23
JERSEYS MACHINE OF DEATH.

Thomas Delany, brakeman on a Trenton coal
train, met with dreadful accident yesterday at
Holmcsburg junction, on the Pennsylvania RAN.
road, which resulted In his death in about
fifteen minutes afterwards IL appears that
the train on which the unfortunate man rode
had to switch Off on O side track in order
TO make room for the half-past twelve train, which
was speeding along from Philadelphia. After the
switching had been done Delany stepped on to
the main track, just In front OF the approaching
train, and thereby received q tremendous JERK
from the locomotive, MASKING and decorating his
body in horrible manner. Deceased, who was
a resident OF Bordentown, leaves q family. His
remains were Immediately taken thither for inter-
menL,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23

BEGUELIN-DREyER.-On Thursday, April IL by
the Rev. Krusi Tell, A. BEGUELIN to Mss MARIE
DREYER.
DRAKE-MooRE.-In harlem, on Thursday. April
II, at the residence OF the BRIDES parents, by the
Rev. Halsey Moore, Mr.. NATHANIEL DRAKE to Miss
AMELIA A. MOORE, daughter Of George A. Moore, OF
this city.
RoAcH-CoLEMAN-On Monday. April 81, by the
Rev. William McAllister, GARRET ROACH, of New
York, to MARY NJ, daughter Of John Coleman, Of
Brooklyn, L. J.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the Madison ave.
me Reformed church, on Monday, April u, 1873,
by the Rev. DR.. Harvey ID. Ganse, CALVIN A. WAT
SON to ADA, daughter OF the late Alfred Stouten-
burgh, all OF this city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23
Governor Parker, Like Governor Dix, IL
Infexib1e.

Yesterday Governor Parker, OF New Jersey,
received an application from George F. wunts,
one OF Lusignani's counsel praying for
respite OF the death sentence passed on
the culprt at the Morris County Court OF
oyer and Terminer on the Goth OF February last.
In this last petition stay Of two weeks was So
lcited. Governor Parker refused to interfere with
the sentence Of the Court for the following rea-
sons
on the goth OF February last the culprit was
found guilty. and sentenced to be hanged on the LIST
OF May. on an application for new trial the ver-
dict was sustained. The Court OF Pardons, after
careful examination OF the evidence and full
consideration Of the circumstances, unanimously
refused to commute the sentence. Nearly six
months have elapsed since the commission OF
the crime for which he is condemned. While
sympathize with the friends OF the prisoner and
regret his fate still, as q public officer, have
n duty to perform which, in the absence OF any
good reasons for extending the time fixed by the
Court for execution requires, that deny the app-
cation for reprieve. JOEL PARKER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23
A MASSACHUSETTS, MURDERER.
SPRINGFIELD, April %. /


The trial OF Albert II. Smith for the murder Of
Charles Ii. Sackett at Westneld on the goth Of No
yember last commenced before the Supreme Court
in this city to-day A Jury was empaneIled without
difficulty and the testimony for the prosecution Is
now being put IN. The court room IN crowded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
EngNgem emit.

Mr.. SEIIG BARANsKY to Miss LAURA LEHwALD,
both OF New YORK. No cards.
Danbury Comm papers please copy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23
THE CENTRE MARKET ARMORY.

The Little Divvfes Of the Architect, and
Other "Poor Workmen"-Imitat
Tammany Extravaganza.
Several OF the Board Of Aldermen have character
lied the work on the Centre Market Armory as a
big job, and, in open session OF the Board, pro-
tested against the lavish expenditure. That the
public may see how the successors Of the Garveys,
Ingersolls, Smiths and Keysers make money, the
following bills, yesterday filed in the Supervisors
Office are piyen:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23
NEW YORK CITY.

The Comptroller received yesterday from taxes,
Croton r0nt, assessments for street openings and
arrears the sum total OF $13, 1859.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23

Josephine King, a vagrant, was thrown violently
to the ground Yesterday by Oliver Z. Ppper of 1877
East Ftieth street, and severely injured internally
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23

A lecture will be delivered in Yorkvllle Hall, in
East Eighty-sixth street, this evening" by Mr.. Ste
phcn J. Meany on "The Poets and Poetry Of Ire.
land" The object Of the lecture is to aid party
OF young gentlemen of Yorkviile in purchasing
boat for q boat club which has recently been
started there.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23

On account OF the fire yesterday at 81 Chambers
street the business OF the Vienna Commission will
be transacted for few DAYS at the rooms OF the
merican Geographical Society, Cooper Institute
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23

Mr. Frank Baker, formerly well known and
successful broker on 'Change, who possessed
plenty OF capital and was employed in heavy specu-
lations. and a member OF the Board" was found
dead in his bed yesterday morning. He mad pre-
viousy at intervals been subject 10 apoplectc
strokes. He left fortune OF 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
The Way to Paint an Old Wagon.

THE first operation will be to wash
every part of the vehicle thoroughly
clean, as paint will not adhere satisfac-
torily to any surface that is covered with
only thin coat of foreign matter that
water will dissolve If there are any
large OF even small cracks in the hubs, or
in any other part Of the woodwork, let
all the half-decayed wood and mud be re-
moved, and let the soft places be scraped
thoroughly until hard surface is laid
bare Let the vehicle then be taken into
some clean building where no dust will
settle in the paint. If one has no better
place than the open air, take the wagon
to clean lawn and let it stand on two
planks few inches from the ground.
But when painting is done in the open
air, exposed to the full heat of the sun,
the paint will frequently be filled with
numerous blisters, which seldom occurs
in the shade.
For filling the small cracks, prepare a
sort of ''mud-fllingn by putting, say half
a gill Of good boiled oil into dish, with
about the same quantity of lacquer, into
which stir white or red lead until the
mass has become of the consistence of
thin putty. Let all the cracks and open
joints be filled with this material, which
will become very tough and hard in
few days In most instances one can
work this filling into cracks with his
fingers with more facility than with some
instrument. Such cracks are frequently
filled with melted resin, or resin mingled
with linseed oil; but the grand objection
to such material is want of proper solid
ity. Resin will answer as filling where
little Or no strength is required; but for
the purpose alluded to, resin and Oil will
be worthless except for filling the cracks
of carriage Of some proprietor who
would not know the difference between
a bad job and another well done -
AS soon as the surface is scraped and
sand-papered, coat Of paint. may be
applied In order to perform such job
in thorough manner, paint of superior
quality must be prepared. Spirits of
turpentine and benzole, which may be
used for making certain kinds of paint
should not be employed when one desires
to prepare strong and durable paint for
covering a carriage. For the first coat,
use equal parts Of good boiled oil and
lacquer rendered of the proper consis-
tence by adding some heavy pigment,
such as white lead, red lead, or certain
other pigments known commercially as
''iron paints The paint which is
employed to cover a wagon, or any other
implement, should have heavy body.
Covering wood work with paint that
has only light body, will be of but lit
tie advantage and benefit to the parts
painted After wagon is painted, it
should not be used for more than month
after the paint is dry. Paint on ali We
hicles should be allowed to solidify for
several weeks after the surface is dry to
the touch. Boiled oil and lacquer with
heavy pigment will make a firm and
durable paint; whereas, paint prepared
with a small quantity of oil, little lac
quer and much spirits of turpentine or
benzole, will make a paint that will not
prove at all isfactory.-Americaas
Builder ID ,ootia
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
Novel Court Scene.

THE Utica Observer tells story of a
Judge in Otsego County, who arraigned
and punished himself for getting ''over-
taken in liquor" He formally opened
court, and then he called his own name as
defendant in suit in which "the people,
charged him with an offence. against the
law, went over the circumstances in de
tail, as far as he could remember them,
''read the statue in such case made and
provided" and then asked the "prisoner
what he had to say"
In the role of a prisoner he pleaded
guilty to the offence, said it was a shame
for a man of his years and position, but
hoped ''the court would not be too severe
on him, as he was determined to REFORM
THE prisoner will stand up" said the
stern old justice. Then the prisoner arose.
'Now," said the justice, u am very sorry
you have been brought into this court on
charge which SO seriously affects your
name and standing in society; you have
set bad example, and if you go ON at this
rate, you will bring sorrow and disgrace
on yourself and family. [ sentence you
to pay fine of ten dollars and costs, or to
thirty days Imprisonment in the county
Jail" The 'prisoner" said he would pre-
fer to pay the fine-and then the court
closed. He walked over to the poor-mas
ter of the town, and paid the ten dollars.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
The HumOrs Of Moving.

81
THE first Sunday in the new house is a
notable day. There is an entire absence
ofold land marks, and strange, weird
newness on everything, and you can't
find your shaving soap. You start for
scuttle of coal, but you don't see the scnt-
tie. It is in the bottom of barrel In the
garnet. You take the dripping pan
When you change your shirt you look for
it first 1t is in one Of the bureau draw
ers, which are piled one upon another in the
parlor, and you find you have got to lift
half ton of carpets and feather-beds before
you can get down to the drawers. After
you have lifted them down and searched
them through, it is remembered. by your
wife that the desired garment is in one of
the barrels--the one in the shed, she
thinks, although it may be the one in the
garnet, and yet it would be just like the
stupid carman to have carried that barrel
down-cellar.s A bed-quilt comes out first,
then a pie-tin, next a piece OF, cold ham,
neatly done up in your vest and packed
away IN the missing scuttle.l Below is an
assortment of ironware and a length of
stovepipe, a half loaf of bread, couple
of towels, and rolling-pin. You begin so
expect you will eventually come upon q
coal-mine, and perhaps some dead
AA1Slio. I'LL yOA SO INV IL III liIdG Odd u
again, and come up with pleasing assert
ment of stockings and half-emptied medi-
cine bottles. The way you come up this
time leads you to consider the barrel itself
It has caught in the back of your vest, and.
made the cloth let go; it took off one-half
of one sleeve, and created sensation on
the back of your hand as if bonfire had
ragged there 1t is quite evident the cooper
who built that barrel was called away be-
fore he commenced to clinch the nails
You involuntarily grasp the rolllng-pln
and look around as if you had expected
to see him. Then you call the girl to re-
pack the barrel, and start upstairs to look
after something that is easier to find, but
finally change your mind, and pass the
balance of the day in digging carpet tacks
and worthless wood from the palms OF
your feet, and concocting lies about the
wealth of your uncle; and the moon looks
through the window at night, and touches
ND with a glow of FURNISHED silver several
lengths of stovepipe, half dozen odd
chairs, a sheet of dingy zinc, and barrel
with bed-quilts foaming over the top
Danbavy Meas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

daughter of Jacob Petersham, Esq. all of
this city. No cards" 60
"My dear Miss Dorr," said Pennywise,
jumping up from his chair, "you have
saved the familyAyou have done wonders
I owe you debt of gratitude I can
never pay"
"Well here is debt you owe me that
you can paw" said Amy, producing the
agreement. II will thank you for ten
thousand dollars in greenbacks / don't
want cheek, | want the money.
'sMy dear Miss Door," said the banker,
"if it took my last dollar, [ would not re-
pudiate your claim.'
And, drawing a check for the amount,
he called messenger, and babe HIM go
to the bank and get ten one thousand dol
lar notes. After the messenger had de
parted on his GRAND, Pennywise turned to
the governess, and said: ''A. @A-
''How did my son bear the news that
Miss Petersham was false to him? Thank
! Heaven, my family will not be dis
graced."
when first he discovered that Miss
Petersham was receiving attentions from
Mr.. GushingtOn, he threatened to commit
suicide; but / finally induced him to
listen to reason, and he attended the cere-
mony last night saol aaas ssa. 81
"But how did you effect this alteration
in him? You are a witch !; or, should
say, good fairy. How did you do it?''
'Will the boy be long at the bank?n
asked the governess. rj.o9 re- #ea
"No; he is here now I see you want
your money before you give your infor-
nation; quite right. Well, there it is"
And he handed her the money 40
Miss Amy walked to the other end of
the room and placed the money safe in
her bosom Then, turning to MI. Penny
wise, she said: as
"Mr. Pennywise, you asked me how /
obtained your sons consent to the marri-
age between Mr.. Gushington and Miss
Petersham."
"And saved my son from an alliance
with a woman socially beneath him." in
terrupted Mr.. Pennywise. "You marvel
among women, will you tell me?" s
81 will" oa
''How did you do it?'' s4a
81 married him myself Good morning
cir ), 3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
THE FRIENDS BURIAL. s
BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.

BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.
MY thoughts are all in yonder town,
Were, wept by many tears,
To-day my mothers friend lays down
The burden of her years.
True as in life, no poor disguise
Of death with her is seen,
And OF her simple casket lies ssrz---szsssz~--,e7
No wreath of bloom and green.
not for her the florists art, ~ 0
The mocking weeds of woe, ps @'
But blessings of the voiceless heart, f4..t
The love that passeth show! -lts
Yet all about the softening air
OF newborn sweetness tells,
And the ungathered May-hoWers wear
The tints of ocean shells. H IS
The old. assuring miracle f-.. fsr
Is fresh as heretofore; .-.-....- s
And earth takes up its parable
Of life from death once more.
Here organ swell and church-bell toll g
Methinks but discord were,
The prayerful silence of the soul
Is best betting her.
No sound should break the quietude ~
Alike of earth al sky
o wandering wind in SeabrOok wood, 2, 'tzli
Breathe but half heard sighi $3.50.
Sing softly, spring bird, for her sake,
And thou not distant sea,
Lapse lightly as if Jesus spake,
And thou vert Galilee 4Erf
For all her quiet life flowed ON
As meadow streamlets flow,
Where fresher green reveals alone
The noiseless ways they go. 4fa 81
From her loved place of prayer / see +
The plain-robed mourners pass,
With slow feet treading reverently
The graveyard's springing grass.
Make room, mourning ones for me, fs
Where, like the friends of Paul.
That you no more her face shall see Y.,s
You sorrow most OF all
Her path shall brighten more and more
Unto the perfect day; t1l 30
She cannot fail of peace who bore
Such peace with her away.
o sweet. calm face that seemed TO wear
That look of sins forgiven 'a lff
D voice of prayer that seemed to bear
Our own needs up tC heaveni
How reverent in our midst she stood,
Or knelt in grateful praise!
What grace of Christian wOmanhOod
Was in her household ways!
For still her holy living meant 81.
No duty left undOne;
The heavenly and the human blen5
Their kindred loves in one.
And if her life small leisure found .,
For feasting ear and eye,
And pleasure on her daily round,
She passed unpausing by,
Yet with her went sacred sense
OF all things sweet and fair,
And beauty's greatest providence
Refreshed her unaware.
She kept her line of rectitude
With loves unconscious ease;
Her kindly instincts understood wU.-
All gentle courtesies. --f iu.
An Unborn charm of graciousness
Made sweet her smile and tone,
And glorified her farm-wife dress lh
With beauty not its own. -f.aE
The dear Lords best interpreters
Are humble human souls, '@s@t 1852
The Gospel of a life like hers l-.s 8 slf..f.5
Is more than books and scrolls. f.
From scheme and creed the light goes ont,
The sanity fact survives;
THE blessed Master none can doubt 3i
Revealed in holy lives. ls
-Atlaatic Monthly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

SUSAN B. ANTHONY says that among all
the old-world wisdom, so-called, which
binds the minds of the human race in
stupid, narrow-minded ignorance, there
is nothing more delusive than the often
quoted proYerb, MAN proposes"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

A HOUND was chasing a fox, near Lau-
rel Hill, North Carolina, few days since,
when the latter, being tightly pressed,
took refuge in hollow log, entrance into
which it effected at knot-hole. The dog
coming up, and finding that the fox had
gotten into the log, thrust his head into