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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
FIRE AT WEsrP0RT, CONN.
Valuabl Blooded stock Burned.

Valuable BlOoded stock Burned.
WEsTPoRT, Conn., Dec. 81, 1873.
This morning, at hali-past two O'Clock, fire was
discovered issuing from the large farm barn on the
premises of Mr.. Stephen H. Alden. An alarm was
sounded and the fremen promptly came but, de-
spite their efforts, aided by many citizens, the
structure soor became a mass OF ruins. horse,
Jour Alderney cows worth 81, 600 each), q large
quantlty OF nay grain and farming utensils were
insurance. During a seven years. residence in
Westport Mr.. Alden has s6ffered by no less than
weeks ago, on the 18th, grapery on his premises,
built by the late r. H. WnSlOw, Of New York, at an
expense OF s., OO0 was set on fire and burned. The
present fire Is undoubtedly incendiary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
NEW YEARS EVE IN THE CITY.

1t was bright and wintry yesterday In the city.
The air was clear, bracing and penetrating. The
sky was blue; there was, in 1act summer In the
heavens and winter on the earth. 1t was just
the weather to send the blood tingIing through
the veins with healthy rush. 1t was the last day
Of the year. too, and the weather helped to the
universal spread OF q kindly feeling towards the
old years. dying hours. and the result was that
everybody you met seemed not only to be very
busy getting ready for the new conner, that la al.
ready christened 1874 but to have nothing but
pleasant recollectons Of the friendly year that was
just ABOUT to say "Fare welln forever. Broad way,
which s said to present the most cosmopolitan ap-
pearance OF any city In the world. was more
thronged than on ordinary days, but not more
thronged than It was on Christmas Eve; for Christ
mas Is pre-eminently the time for presents and,
therefore, the stores are thronged with eager pur-
chasers. Yesterday, however, showed that New
Years morning may be made use OF for unex-
pected delights, and that Santa Claus can go down
the chimney to leave present for wife and child.
for husband and even for a mother-in-law on New
Years day quite a. well "a on Christmas morn. 1t
s quite certain that he with be engaged in this
pleasant pursuit to-day, II the thousands Of
BRIGHT, RoGUIsH EYES
OF hundreds OF young ladies who were seen gliding
In and out Of the Broadway stores eserday meant
anything That which was seen In Broadway was
on smaller degree visible in the Bowery. These
two principal highways OF the city are. by kind Of
tacit consent, understood to represent that which
the st. James and the ST. Giles of the English me-
tropolis representa- be, In fact the synonym, Of
the rich and the poor. This characteristic was
All "the dollar stores" were crowded, and from
these vast repositories OF the useful and the beau
uiul-admirable institutions for the honest work
ers OF limited means--there came presents for
loved and dear ones that will gladden. human
hearts as truly rs an expensive bronze or
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
VETERANS OF THE MEXICAN WAR.

At regular meeting OF the New York Associa-
ton OF Veterans of the Mexican War. held at
Knckerbocker Cottage, Sixth avenue, on Tuesday
evening" the following gentlemen we're appointed
delegates to the Convention OF Veterans to be held
In Washington, D. c., on the 18th INST Colonel
william Linn Tidball Vice Admiral stephen @.
Rewa an, United States Navy; General II. Gates
Gibson, United states Army Captain James U. Mar
riott, General J. II. Hobart Ward General Francis
f. Pinto. Major william Carey and Francis ID. Clark.
Any other members OF the association wishing to
be added to this delegation were requested to
send their pames to Major General Hooker,
President OF the Association, In time TO receive
proper credentials OF appointment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
NEW YEARS EVE IN THE COMPTR0LLER'S
OFFICE

Yesterday, as win be seen by the list of pay
ments below, was busy day in the Department OF
Finance, all the o1icers and employees from Comp
troler down to the messengers. were busy In get
ting the rolls audited and the warrants signed In
time for payment OF city and county salaries before
the close OF the year. The once was kept open all
the evening Tor payment as rapidly as warrants
were registered by the bookkeepers and It was
after O'Clock p NJ before the last attsche Of the
municipal government departed with his cheek,
with which to make glad the hearts OF his family
New Years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
FATAL RESULT OF A CHRISTMAS cAROUsAI.

At place called Junction, In Huntcrdon county,
N. j., on Christmas night, dancing party held
forth at the house OF Q Mr.. Landenburger.
quarrel took place between the doorkeeper, q
young man named Jones' ana one Robert Burr
about SEINE very trivial masI tier kicking OF .
mer. He sprung AFTER Jones, threw him to the
floor ana jumped on him until the PROSTATE man
was nearly lifeiess He died few mornings since
Burr was arrested, and ID confined In the Hunter
don iAl,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
GAS FOR THE CITY.

Under law passed by the last Legislature the
Mayor. Comptroller and Commissioner OF Public
Works were appointed commission with the
power to advertise for proposals to supply the city
with gas. This commission held session yester.
day, at which seven sealed proposals were re-
ceived. The award will probably be made on Sat
urdaV.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
HARDWARE FACTORY BURNED.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Dec 81, 1873.
The Hotchkiss Sons' hardware factory, situated
in the southern part Of the city, was destroyed by
fire this evening The main building was upwards
Of 100 feet long and three stories high. 1t was
Gently completed and was to be set In operation
on Monday next The loss is heavy. Insurance
500, 900, the amount being distributed between
Hartford, New York and English companies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
SUICIDE OF A LUNATIQ.

Warden Burke, of the New York City Asylum for
the Insane, Blackwels Island, yesterday informed
Coroner Keenan, that Martin Sauer patient under
his care In that institution mad COMMITTED suicide
BY hanging himself in his room.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
THE RUTLAND, VT, FIRE.

RUTLAND, Dec 81, 1873
The nre In the Bee Hive block was got under con-
troll late last night having spread no further than
that block. The aggregate insurance, $1sOO0 Will
cover the losses. 1t Is in several companies, in
Guiding the Royal, Of Liverpool; the Atlantic and
Pacific, OF Chicago; the Glens Falls and the YER
mont Mutual.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

Thomas Fletcher, aged ~, Of NO. 1872 Madison
street, attempted to take his life yesterday while
Intoxicated by cutting his throat with a razor
enth precinct,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
MORTALITY IN BROOKLYN.

There were l94 deaths in Brooklyn during the
past week. or the deceased 10 were men, 40
women, So boys and 50 girls; 1856 were natives of
the United States SO Of Ireland, IA OF Germany OF
"a; scarlatina II; consumption, 81; bronchitis, o,
and Group, is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
MONTHLY COAL SALES.
Seventy Thousand Tons Disposed or 1T q
Decline In Prices.

The regular monthly sale OF Scranton coal took
place yesterday at the salesrooms Of the Delaware
Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company, at
No. 20 Exchange place. There was q large attend
ance OF buyers and spirited competition. The
amount offered for sale was 10000 tons. There
was an average decline in the prices obtained on
all the classes, particularly on chestnut and stove,
when contrasted with the prices obtained at the
sale OF last month. The following IS a comparative
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
OIL TANKS ON FIRE.

fire broke out yesterday morning in the oil
tanks OF the Gas Company on Eleventh street, near
avenue D. The fire was caused by leak In the
tanks located near the river The fire Is still burn
ing, Damage unknown
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
p,xrrrcr ArroRNxy-s oyFrcv-

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS oYFICE.
DrsTRIcT ArroRNEY-B K. Phelps; term expires
December 81, 1875.
ASSISTANTS George W. Lyons, Horace Russell,
Daniel q. Rollins
DEPUTY AssIsTAST-Henry @. Allen.
CHIEF CLERK-Moses p Clarke.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
FIRE IN LOWELL.

LOWELL, Dec. 81, 1873.
building on Middle street, occupied by The
Lowell Card Company was partially burned this
morning, causing damage to the card stock and
machinery, mostly by water, 10 the amount OF
SIC, 900; covered by insurance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
THE ROSTER FOR 1874.
Our City and County Government - Recon-
structed by Election and Appointment
Officials Who Assume Duty To-Day
and When Their Terms Expire.

On the commencement OF the new year, a. usual,
there ID q large number OF ofncials under the
city and county government compelled TO vacate
their lucrative ofices and seek other means OF i've
lihood until such time the political wheel OF for
tune lifts them again into new positions In the
service OF the city. Below will be found roster Of
the principal officials holding over, as well as
those who enter upon their duties to-day for the
nrst time, with the date OF the expiration OF the
term OF once OF all the chief officials
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
MAYoR-Wiam +. Havemeyer; term expires De-
cember 81, 1874.
CHIEF CLERK-D. s. Wendell.
MAYORS MARSHAL-D. =. Hart.
PERMIT CLERK-S Wise.
sHERIFP's OFFICE
SHERIrF-Wm. G. Conner, term expires Decem-
Der 81, 1875.
UNDER SHERIFF-John 7. Cunning.
ORDER OF ARREST CLERK-Wm. II. Quincy.
WARDEN OF LUDLOW STREET JAIL-Wm. H. Dun
ham.
COUNTY CLERKs OFFICE.
COUNTY CLERK-William Walsh
DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK-Henry A. Gumbeton.
CORONERS
Richard Croker, term expires December 81, 1875.
Henry Woltman, term expires December 81, 1875.
Anthony Eickhof term expires December, 81,
1876.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
CITY GOVERNMENT oP BROOKLYN.

The members elect OF the city government OF
Brooklyn, who Will take their seats to-day. are IS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-05-13
GtaGtttelEigttrre
Governor loreman's Successor In the
u, B. Senate.

The Chicago Tribune Of Monday, in
reviewing the probable complexion Of
the U. 8. Senate next year, remarks that
"In West Virginia 1t Is by no meAns clear
that any inaationiSt can DO elected In
place Of BoREAtAN, and tho chances seem
in favor Of ahard'money Democrat"
We think that the tribune has proba-
bly, hit the nail pretty nearly on the head.
The chances are that the Hon. ]. N.
CAMDEN, the friend and political protege
Of the Hon. HENRY g. DAVIS, a hard.
money Democrat, viii be elected next
winter, Not that the West Virginia
Democracy are hard.muney Democrats,
by any means, for they are anything and
everything and nothing on the financial
question, but simply that they are under
the influence OF Mr., DAVIS to q remarka-
Bile extent, Us was proved by his own
election, and win carry out almost any
programme that he arranges. Unless
therefore tho jacob Democrats and Re
publIcans succeed in electing a majority
Of the next Legislature, tho remark Of
the Tribune is likely to come true, that
West Virginia will send hardmouey
Democrat tosuccecd Governor BoRRMAN.
We presume in the meantime, however,
that Mr.. CAMDEN would not risk calling
himself hard.money Democrat.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-05-13
What are Their Prlnciples3

The Barbour County PEaindealsr,
whose motto at the outset Of its career
was ut shines for all" says that
"The Democratic party never has d.
Vided or disagreed as to the principles ol
the party"
II this remark is specimen of the kind
Of light that "shines for all" from the
pages of the RaindeaIer, we fear that
many Of It's readers will be found sitting
in darkness. Perhaps the editor will
specify some ol the "principles" upon
which the party is agreed at this present
writing. . ~
We have had an idea that tho Demo.
catic party, like the Republican organi-
zation, was pretty badly split up nova.
days. and that 1t had no principles in par.
ticular that any body knew ot. We should
like to see the man who could write out
a creed for the Democracy these days.
The fact is, the party never was more at
sea in lts lie; never knew SO little where
It stood on the questions Of the day.
Jspheth in search Of his father was not
more bewildered than arc the Democracy
at this present time in search OF their
Drincinles.
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TrlaI of Winiermnin.

YAEKToN, D. H., May I9.-The cas-,
against WIntermute, charged with the
murder OF Secretary McC Cook, was called
for trial this morning, and after disposlno
with two or three motions, the work y
impanneling jury began, On TO M
time Of adjournment this evening II
jurors had been called; Of these 12 de-. a.
clared they had formed an opinion AMI
were excused: The 10 having been rssS E
ed for cause. the defense insisted thsI
premptory charges must first come from
the prosecution instead Of the defense
and alter an extended argument the courI
adjourned TIL this morning, with The
question still pending. Great interest i
telt In the trial, and the court room was
crowded during the day, several ladies
being present The proceedings to-day
indicate great difficulty In obtaining o
jury. The prosecution Is under the chiei
management Of Hon. ]. B. Browne, Sec
retary Of Wyoming Territory, and the de-
fense Of Hon. Leonard Sweet, Of Chicago,
and other local attorneys on either side.
Chief Justice Shannon presides,
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. NM NNLNaOM YNQ.N0IN aaDEIaLIMTM YILAN aMLIIHW

built for in some other counties in the
State where the resources In the way al
lime stone do not exceed those Of Ohio
county.
The fact that the county Is not over
flush Of means Is no reason that she should
settle down in the sloughs Of country
mud out Of sheer despair over the fruit
lessness Of the past and conclude to do
nothing in the future, but It is the best Of
reasons that hereafter she should see that
every dollar counts for something perma.
nent. The city rightly aspires 70 be The
emporium Of her country domain. She
rightly looks to that domain as the legili.
mate source from which to draw her sup.
plies. The interest therefore Of both city
and county in good permanent highways
Is Identical. The city Is the heart, as in
the living body, and out Of It and into It
lead the great arteries Of business lie. II
these be not in good condition the little
scattered sprangling veins but feebly
nourisheither the body or tho heart.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-05-13
Two Jurors Out of a Panel of Forty.
Two.

YANKToN, May 12.-The panel Of AZ
Jurors In the Wintermute case was ex.
hsusted today and two jurors were found
qualified and sworn In. One was held
over till this morning on q question as tc
conscientious scruples, OF the 80 chal.
lenged all were Tor cause and thus iaI
no perempt0ry challenge has been made
on either side. Venire for 4s additional
Jurors was Issued this afternoon and
placed in the hands Of the Sheriff for i'm.
mediate service.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-05-13
OUR COUNTY ROADS.
BY Our Old Enploye.

BY Our Old Employe.
Our former remarks upon the subject
Of county roads were based upon what
we learned to be their actual condition
from the written report OF the Chairman
of the Road Committee. We do not
know that we can add anything TO them
by way Of elucidation.
Mr.. Whitman, In his communication
Of last Tuesday, indicates that in times
past the efficiency OF our road manage
ment has been to great extent vitiated
by the want Of harmony prevailing
among the country people themselves as
to the location Of and necessity for Ger.
tain roads. No ono seems to have taken
the pains to investigate the subject with
q view Of determining the main lines, or
arteries of travel and the location Of them,
with reference to the general interests OF
the people Of the county. 1t would seem
that no such thing as an organized sys.
tenn Of road making has ever been con-
sidered by those who have had the man.
agement Of county roads.
The building Of roads has been too
much localized; there has been too much
Of mere neighborhood interest brought to
bear on the question, and, as Mr.. Whit
ham suggests, the majority Of the Super
vising Boards have been inclined to give
too much weight to views that were too
sectional in their character. We have no
doubt that during tho past ten years
much Of the pecuniary aid that has been
asked from the county has been merely
for the purpose Of opening new roads or
changing old ones to new locations, and
there has in all that time been little or no
attempt to put any Of tho roads In per-
msnent condition:
The legitimate result Is before us. No
roads that are above the midiocrc charac.
ter OF the newest settlements on tho very
outskirts Of civilization.
WHAT DO WE THIN WANT.
We want q system inaugurated that,
irrespective OF and without regard TO the
special interest Of any particular section
or neighborhood viii designate, and lay
out upon the best-and most economical
grade that can be determined by actual
survey, an adequate number (say four ol
roads permeatipg this county from end
TO end, radiating from the City Of Wheel
Ing, upon which there shall be 4 regular
and continuous expenditure Of the funds
appropriated by the county for said pur'
poses, until mile by mile they shall have
been made permanent highways.
the PUBLIC OPINION 3 +.
ofthis county must DO educated up to
this point must realize that In no other
way will the county ever secure q system
OF highways that will be credit to its
wealth and intelligence, or equSlize the
value oil It's landed estate.
ECONOMICAL PAVING,
In order 70 secure a permanent high
way, it not necessary that our county
roads, or rather the main lines Of which
we now speak, should be macadamized
the fall width OF the road way. Awidtt
Of ten feet is amply sufficient 10 accom-
modats the tonnage and travel upon any
road in Ohio county. 3. r 10 E0ltHI +
The Chairman Of tho Road Committee
from his general knowledge Of the county
ought 70 oeand no doubt is able to make
n calculation that wonl6 o,n.oi,, : ,,I,,.a-
innate the cost ofsuch width oI payipS
We know what such road can b
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New York, May 19.-Appllcation was
made In the Supreme Court for an order
winding up the Samana Bay Company
and appointing a receiver. The petitioner
is o creditor named VIM. Rowland, who
says there we're two companies; the Sa-
mana Bay Company Of San Domingo
owning all the debts and the Samana Bay
Copany Of New York owning oil the
nronertv. .. ..., ..
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WASHINGTON.
TREASURY DEVELOPMENTS

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The Commit
tee on Banking and Currency to day ex-
amined W. Hudson, Of Connecticut, who
testified that in 1860 or previously he had
been furnishing fibre paper to the Gov.
eminent. When Boutwell, was appointed
Secretary, and knowing that the secre-
tary would have many offlce.s seekers
about him, he did not call on the Secre.
tary till about two months after the Sec.
rotary had entered on his duty. The
Secretary told him that he was sorry he
did not call sooner, as he had made ar.
rsugements with Wilcox, who is now
furnishing paper. Hudson further testi.
fled that he offered to furnish paper fol
torty.hve cents per pound. At this rate
about one.half the amount OF what was
paid TO other parties would have been
saved the first fiscal year Of Boutwell'a
administration, The Secretary told him
that Wilcox had gone to great expense
In starting his mill, and he therefore
thought he ought to have work long
enough TO compensate him; but as soon
as Wilcox should thus be compensated
tho Secretary would invite competition
Witness said he would now furnish fibre
paper at that rate. The Treasury De-
partment now pays seventy-hve cents.
BROOKS DECLINES.
A reply has been received from Mr.
Brooks, Of Arkansas, declining to accede
to the terms proposed by the President
through the Attorney General. The
telegram will be the subject Of the Oabi
net consultation to-day, and it is very
probable that Gen. Grant, after HAVING
exerted its best influence lor the prcserya'
tion Of the peace and the restora alton O.
political harmony at Little Rock, will
now decide definitely In the case, and
that means will be taken to have It's de-
cision enforced against any opposition.
A CORRECTION.
Representative David B. Mellish, oil
New York, has not been removed to The
insane Asylum, as reported, but is al
homo with his family, who think they
can take proper care Of him, under good
medical advice. he Is in q comparative
ly quiet condition to-day. The Dahl
Chronicle Of this morning prints It's sensa
tional and incoherent advertisement o
his speeches on the currency question.
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Mr. Thurman moved to lay the bill or
the table. Lost-yeas 18, nays 80. !
Mr.. EdmundS called for vote on Mr.
steWafts amendment 10 retain tho ex-
pensea Incurred by the government in nj.
gotiRting the case and distributing the
awards, and II was rejected,
MI. Morrill,, ol Me-, again submitted his
amendment 70 include war premiums N
the clasS Of claims to be adjudicated.
MIR. Thurman offered an amendmen, m
mat proposed BY MI. Morrill, aS follows: !:
In al claims Tor Losses ol vessels DESTROYED
from Melbourne. ="
This was accepted by Mr.. Morrill, and
Mr.. Thurman offered q further amend-
tnent 70 the one above given "a follows i:
And. And for all losses by any Confederate
The latter amendment was rejected,
only two voting In the affirmative.
The question then recurred on the
amendment OF Mr.. Morrill, as modified by
Mr. Thurman, and 1t was reiected-yeas
Q; nays "a. - f"@i 'N''D
MIR. stockton submitted an amendment
Of which he gave notice this morning,
compelling the commissioners to show 10
me satisfaction Of the court that the loss
exceeded the gains and It was rejected,
Mr.. Howe submitted an amendment
providing that the claim Of any mutual
insurance company might be allowed
and the proceeds apportioned among the
members thereof. Rejected.
o Inc oil was then passed-yeas go, nays
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The following political calendar for
the next three months will be Of interest
to many persons:
May 20. Virginia Farmers' Convention.
June /. Oregon Election.
ton.
June TO- Indiana Reform Convention.
June II. Illinois Republican Conven-
June II. Indiana Republican oOnven-
June %. Maine Democratic Convention.
June "a. Iowa Antl.Monopoly Conven.
j: july i. Iowa Republican Convention.
tion.
July 15. Ohio Democratic Convention.
July 29s Alabama Conservative Con-
NCukIJus
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PITTSBURGH, May 1s.-The election
for Mayor In Allegheny City to-day, to
fill the unexpired term Of the late Mayor
Callow, deceased, resulted In the election
Of ex.sheriff Fleming, the peoples can
didate. The emoluments Of the office
during the unexpired term are to 60 to
The family Of the late Mayor,
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FOREIGN.
ENGLAND.

ARREST OF GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS.
LONDON, May l2-A special dispatch
from St Petersburg to the Psll MalI ga. a.
sete says that the Grand Duke Nicholas.
q brother OF the Czar, has been arrested
but on what charge is not made known'
His house has been searched BY the police'
There Is great excitement In 81, Peters-
burg In consequence Of the arrest.