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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-04


Some facts have come TO light since the meeting or
the Supervisors which to indicate that the troubles
are not yet over. The bills Of Jacob weber wheh
brought up for confirmation, expected TO create
greater disturbance than those OF Jocks IL IS ruoleu
that while the architect had the bills IN his possession
for examination Alderman Kehr entered his o1ce WIN
friend and endeavored by threats to coerce MI "oou
into not meddlng with the bills OF Weber
The Commissioners Of the sinking Fund opened on sat
urd,y bids for ferry franchises: For the Grands and
South seventhst. Ferry, the NewYork and Brooklyn
Ferry Company which Operates the ferry, oiier
per cent Of the gross receipts Joseph Riley Dlds per
cent on the gross receipts For the H0ustonsL derl5
the present Company ioifcr without oPposltom, y -
cent of the gross receipts, which Il the amount 10"
paid For the Pdyouia Ferry. the Erie RhWay toul-
pany only bidder offer per cent OF the gr" n re
D,sbrosses-st Ferry offer to retain their present ea'e
on the o terms Of p per cent t 9R ne william Gs1 3
cock offers, without opposition. 2! per cenI on to @
receipts for en-yclr OF the staten lstfud anu
North shore Ferry. The HobOken Land improvement
Company Offer the like percent gc Tor yen, ~ o
the GhristOpher-s and Hoboken Ferry The Oi"s NetG
referred to the Controller for examination ana no vi"
report thereon "Wednesday r.t....o
Alta meeting on Saturday OF tho Board OF Estimate
aud AppOrtOnmont resolution was auopIeu aod"1bh,
ing the Controller to inform the departments anu ,o
officers OF the City Government that the board OF Appor
ti0nment are under the Iate law auhO,Z - -
tonlnent of the moneys for the support OF TIC Govern
meBt for 1874 about 70 make ne es'lmaio alu
tlOnmcut OF tho moneys, aud oban hiGh Iuol
departments will enable the Bgard % scS ~
diligently on the subject resolution was also adOptet
authorizing the Controller TO ISSUE bonds 70 RAISE S'OOO'
to pay judgments against the city,. ,,,i
Controller Green sent on SATURDAY colnhuhica1os
to County Auditor Earle relative TO new system oi
auditing accounts rendered necessary by me passage o
the Consolidation act inc hqancia oPGraUnS ,n S
affairs OF the city and county wiz now DC ptou-h.
one administration All accounts IN when the couhtE
is concerned debtor or CREDITOR as wen as uo1o
the city, will hereafter bo audited al Tue n'lo " ~,
Mayor Aldermen, and COmlnOnalty OF Ine IVY 81 80
York under tie provisions Of TIE cnaItsr aho 'J new
applicable TO claims aghht inc coIPold'Ioh' a ~"
form OF warrant VIII De prepared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-04

that the Pacific Mail Company would endeayor 70 ar
range with the British Pacific Steam NAVIGATION Com
many IN the goods sent by this country to tho
forthcoming International EXPOSITION 20 Ohli az
merely nominal rate and otherwise 70 develop trade VIA
Panama between New-York and Pacific South America.
resolution was adopted affirming g that the psche
Mail Steamship Company deserve the support vi ,no
merchants OF New-York and san Francisco as Wen as
the snpport of the people and Government OF me
Gay az tbe RepnblIc in the Old and New Worlds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-04

your courteous correspondent aimed at nothing more
Than To show the difference between the spain Oh feru
nand and OF CASTELAR, yet he will admit that It's accuracy
is sustained by historical dates No one pretends ina.
the Inouison has in operation III spain receht
ears after tine same manner In the days " Tongue
mada; but what was done to Metamoras and Carrasco
during the reign OF Isabel H.. seven years ago.
shows that its ancient spirit had not wholly died out OF
that distracted country Thanks 10 Kind Providence,
religious liberty I'm Spain ia secured by law ANY
cbrenoogicol fables or Encyclopedia Chambers or
- 90, oncnta wa.
Nctc- York, May I, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-04
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
METROPOLITAN CRIME.

ARREST OF JOHN CURTIS. WHO SHOT SAILOR IN
CONCERT sAIooN-THE INTELLIGENCE OFFICE
uoNcIpE-mGHwAY RoBBERIEs AND FELoNIOUs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-04
MUNICIPAL ISSUES.
Bills FOR WORK on TIE ARMoRIEs-THE PERRY
NCIIIsES.

NILS FOR WORK on THE ARMORIEs-THE FERRY
FRANCHISES.
The disgraceful proceedings after the meet
p1 NJ tbe Board OF Supervisors Thursday last on
account of reductions made certain bills OF f. JOCKS
for work done on arnores have recalled puDhc atteh-
ton to the subject The bills in question were oh'y
portion of series referred TO the supervisors COMMIT
tee on Armories and Drill Rooms, and BY them sent 10
A. Wood an architect Of this city for audit Inc Ols
were carefully examined, aud all oyercharges cut OH
The following Is the list OF bills In question: WIN INC
amounts claimed as well "a the amounts allowed as tr
commentator for the quantity Of work done and mate
riss furnished 1t will be that the reduction Is
quite perceptible amounting, in fact, to slS282 10
l0yed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-04

reductIon in rates will doubtless affect immigration 10
considerable extent throughout the coming season
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16

"A Washington dispatch states that
Pomeroy has sent 10 Kansas for a new
bond for $4,000 TO appear for new trial
when called upon.
Commodore Vanderbilt Is going TO
build bridge across the Hudson, three
miles above Hudson City to unite The New
York Central, the Hudson River, the Har-
lem extension, and the Dutchess and Co.
lumbia railroads.
Grant has had such hard work TO fluid a
Chief Justice he must be sorry that Mr..
Chase died. Everybody else has been for
some time.-Boston Herald.
The first carload of flour for the Deer
field Grange is expected from a Michigan
Grange this week, on which the faithful are
saved from $3.50 to So per barrel. II the
oranges have this effect, we say let us all
be rangers.-Northampto Gazette.
"A man in Cincinnati in frolic attempt
ed to frighten an old man by swapping a
pistol in his face, The pistol was loaded,
the old man was killed and the author of
the mischief is now a maniac.
Governor Booth, of California, lust
elected United States Senator for the full
term of six years, is described by prom
inent lawyer of San Francisco, in letter
to gentleman of New York, as in many
respects very extraordinary man "Edu.
Gated to the bar, he turned merchant, and
acquired fortune in business pursuits.
He is fine speaker, and whether address,
ing an audience on political or literary mat
ters is eloquent, thoughtful, and scholarly.
lie is an ardent advocate Of civil service
reform, and is regarded by very Western
people as is the coming political leader In
the war upon mOnopOlies."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16

The people of Guilford hal social
gathering at Bakers hall on Christmas
eve, which was an occasion of much enjoy
ment 10 all present. Many hearts were
made glad by the interchange Of tokens OF
friendship. Those who Instituted and con-
tributed SO generously TO make the &C a.
sion 50 joyous will long be held in grateful
remembrance by many hearts. Mr.. Baker
kindly gave the use of his ball, which was
tastelully trimmed with evergreens. The
singing under the direction of ]. NJ. Allen
was excellent. The sum Of 40 was rails ed
by subscription for presents for the chill
dren, and the Christmas tree was loaded
with gifts for both young and old, some of
which were truly magnificent Among
others was one from the scholars OF dis
trict No. 8, TO their teacher, Miss T.. NJ.
Hodge, being a beautiful hair wreath made
from locks of hair frop' the heads tn r
ty-six OF her pupils. The wreath was
made by Mrs. Chls. +. E,!erDrook, VIII is
deserving Of much credit for the tasteful
manner in which she arranged these en-
blems OF love and affection for their teach
er Tho wreath was enclosed in a neat wal
nut case furnished by the children. This
new expression Of Their appreciation Of her
unweaued aims to interest and Instruct
them, viii ever be remembered, and for
which She cannot find words to express
her gratitude. May this BEAUTIFUL " cath,
lit emblem Of the kind feelings that have
for the past two years existed be,ween
scholars and teacher, serve to bind their
hearts still closer tog s,her, in a bond of
friendship which shall be severed only by
death. Any teacher my be justly proud If
such scholars, and such tokens OF recogni-
ton Of enOti, to please will ever be cler-
ished as amonss: the choicest reco,' ,.icns
of your teacher. L. NH.
The united years OF the S brothers and
sisters now living Of a Shcpards1n family
amoInt 10 GIG years. Three now reside in
their native town; five in Haliflx, and
three others westwardly. The eldest is Sc
years an1 the Youngest 90 wears old,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16
ann aiCa.

This town is still alive in spite of the
hard times, and the people axe stirring
around, If there is considerable more ice
than snow.
Now and then we have something 60
ing on for change. Tho Congregational
society had Christmas tree festival with
Oyster supper, Christmas eve, and the
Baptist society had their tree New Years
eve.
On the sth inst, there was another raid
on the liquor business, Mr.. Daniel Sher-
win being the person visited by the officer:
but the quantity found was small, and Mr..
S. was fined $50, and costs, the whole a.
mounting 10 81.
There will be a ball at the jamaica
House, Feb. 18th where there will prohab-
ly be large company, a. Burnett & Hig-
gins Band is well known for their good
music, and Nes's tables will be bountifulIv
spread with turkey, oysters, and all the
txings incident TO such an occasion.
II. W.
The annual meeting Of Fire Dist. No. l.
for election of officers, took, place Jan. 9Th,
w. j. Howe was elected clerk, G. S. Clark
chlel engineer, NJ Il. howard nrSt assist
ant, George Boynton second assistant, f.
G. Pierce, DIR. c. E. Spring and J. G. Eddy
prudential committee, Myron johnson
treasurer, and j. A. Butler collector At
a meeting since that time, they have voted
TO build another reservoir, we already hav-
ing large one in the center of the village.
The stockholders of the West River
National Bank met on the the 18th inst.
for the election of officers. VIM. Harris,
{. II. Chapman, +. L. Merrifeld, John
Parsons, and J. A. Butler were elected di.
recIors, VIM Harris President, and j. A.
Butler Cashier.
We think the babies of our village
deserve passing notice, seventeen hay-
ing made their advent during the past
year. ELL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16

AS stated In brief item last week, Luth-
er McCutchins of New London, farmer of
the farmers, was nominated for Governor
by the Republicans of New Hampshire at
their State convention on Wednesday of
last week. The nomination was made on
the third ballot, Mr.. McCulchins having
800 votes to 253 for Chas. II. Bell. Gran
Vile p. Conn, received the nomination for
Railroad Commissioner. Major James f.
Briggs, of Manchester, President of the
Convention, made a very excellent speech
in which among other things he said that
woman suffrage was the next great moral
issue which this country must meet, and a
reform which no party can afford to des-
pise. "Indubitably right as 1 believe it to
be-" he added 81 regard its success as in
cvitable, and that whatever party opposes
1t is as surely destined 10 defeat as was the
party which arrayed itself in opposition to
the anti-slavery cause" The resolutions
adopted have the right tone and take the
most advanced ground on the political
questions OF the day. Recalling the grand
achievements OF the party, the platform
demands that the record shall be contin-
linued. 1t boldly rebukes all those who
have been faithless to their trusts, and IL
insists that in future there shall be no de.
parture from the most rigid economy and
integrity. 1t points the way to several
needed reforms in the affairs, of tho State,
and the Nashua Telegraph thinks that "in
the presence Of a formal demand from for
midable association that license plank
should be adopted, it is highly honorable TO
the party that the overture was firmly reject
ed and an advanced position on the tenn
perance question boldly maintained"
The Democratic party of New Hampsbire
held their state convention, on Thursday
oflast week, and nominated James A. Wes-
ton of Manchester for governor, by vote of
1923 TO 257 for Hiram X. Roberts of Rollins
ford, who was the farmers candidate, and
81 for Albert r. Hatch Of Portsmouth. A,
w. Sulloway of Franklin was nominated
for railroad commissioner with only scat
tering votes for six other candidates against
him. The resolutions favor national, state
pnd municipal retrenchmeDt, reform and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16
The Chief JusticeAhip.

The Chief Justice business, if we may 50
term the attempt 10 find successor TO MIR.
Chase, has undergone a decided and quite
unlocked for change in the past week.
Mr.. Williams, disguised with the opposi-
ton manifested to his confirmation, re-
quosted the President 10 withdraw his
nomination, which was done, and in his
plaza the name of Caleb Gushing was sent
in. At first thought this nomination SEEM
ed TO many good one, but when his rec
ord came To be shown up by those cUnver-
SAINT with it, this feeling speedily changed,
for it was apparent that his past history
was such that no Republican, at least,
would tolerate the man in the highest ju-
dicial Office in the country. Foremost in
the opposition TO Mr.. Cushings contirma-
ton was the New York Times, which con-
demned the man and the action of the
President in nominating him, in the most
unmeasured terms. The Times showed
that Mr.. Cushing's career had been mark
ed by an utter want of principle, that he
had changed repeatedly from one party TO
another, just as suited his individual in
teres., and that as regards conscience and
fixed convictions OF duty lie had gone
through life in Every light marching or
der" But the whole matter eliminated,
when, on Tuesday, the case came up in
Senatorial caucus. In this caucus Mr..
Cushing was ably defended by Mr.. Bout
well of Massachusetts, and Mr.. Conkling
of New York, while others as warmly OPP
posed him, but at length Mr.. Sargent of
California rose, and after expressing his
regret that the gentlemen who had indoors
ed Gen. Cushings loyalty bad been misin-
formed, read certified copy Of letter
written by the General to JEFF. Davis in
March, 1861, which he had obtained from
the rebel archives, now in possession Of
the United States Government. The letter
introduced a young man named Archibald
Roane, who had written several articles
for Debois' Review, and stated in substance
that he was returning 10 his own people in
his native State of North Carolina, for the
reason that she sees, as you and 1 see, Mr..
Davis, that the Union of the States is gone,
that tine Union is destroyed"
After the reading of this letter there was
nothing to be said, and Senators who had
advocated the confirmation announced that
they could no longer sustain it. No vote
was taken, as the caucus was unanimous.
The chairman OF the judiciary committee
was delegated to call on the President, state
the case and request a withdrawal of the
nomination. AS might be expected, this
revelation caused profound impression.
Mr.. Cushing's name was promptly with
drawn by the President on Wednesday.
Mr.. Cushing addressed letter to the Pres
ident requesting the withdrawal, and in
dignantly denying the charges against him
of iniidelity 10 the goYornment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16
Bellows Falls.

"Wednesday of last week, the financial
structure OFFS. S. ordway, who has been
extensively engaged in house building here
and in other places for two years past, sud
denly collapsed, burying large number of
mechanics, merchants aud lumber dealers
in its ruins.
The last lecture Of the course was de-
liyered by Wallace Bruce, at Union Hall,
Tuesday evening of this week. Subject,
"The Landmarks of Scott" II was a splen-
did production, and cave entire satisfaction
to the fortunate few who heard it, The
lectures this season have proved failure
in financial point of view, owing to tho
general disinclination manifested by the
citizens TO patronize and sustain them
which shows pretty conclusively that the
intellectual tastes of the good people of this
village do not crave that kind OF diet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16
west Tounshend.

Five young persons united with the
church here on the frs. Sabbath Of this
month.
The week Of prayer has been observed
in this place with interest.
On Thursday, the sth inst, as The schol-
ars came from the school house at noon,
they were startled 10y discovering Mr.. Will
liam Walker, an esteemed citizen OF this
place, lying PROSTATE on the snow a short
distance from his house. lie was carried
in, and all possible means for bis restora-
ton resorted to, but though his friends
thought they discovered faint beating Of
the heart, he never spoke or pcrceptibly
breaihed after he was found. But about
twenty minutes before he had been at
neighbours telling how well lie was feeling
this winter. lie had been for some time
troubled with bcart disease, and it is sup
posed that that was the cause Of his death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16
DcrnartIstOn. Mass.

-Proi \. j. Sanborn's lecture Tuesday
evening of last week was appreciated by a
lull audience, and was the most entertain
ing and instructive of the season. The
NTH aud last lecture of the course was de-
livered Jan. Is, by Rev. Mr.. Wakefield of
Greenfield. Subject, "Work and wages"
ine lectures have been well attended, the
hall having been filled every evening.
Cutler and Warner have increased the
number of workmen in their shoe shop.
and are running on full time, manufacture
ing daily lis pairs of ladies sewed shoes of
the finest quality.
The festival held in the town hall New
Years eve, by the Congregational society,
was decided success, the ret proceeds
amounting to $3.50.
DIR. L. w. Combs has purchased of Jo-
el N. Dewey his late home and residence
on Church street and will take possession
the first of April.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16

THE REPEAL or THE GRAB.-The act
repeating, or rather modifying, the salary
law Of the last session, as now passed by
both houses Of CoSgless, is as follows:-
An act repeating the increase Of salaries
of members Of Congress: BE Il enacted,
that so much of the act of March, 1873, US
provides for the increase of the colnpensa-
ton of public officers and employees, wheih-
err members of Congress or others, except
the president Of the United States and tue
justices of the supreme court. be, and the
same is hereby repealed, and the salar IS
and compensalions and allowances of all
said persons except as aforesaid shall
he as fixed by the laws in force at the time
of the passage of the said act provided
that mileage shall not he allowed for the
first session of the FOriT-third Congress.
Be it further enacted, that all moneys ap-
propriated as compensation to the members
Of the Forty econd Congress in excess of
the mileage and allowances fixed by law at
the commencement of said Congress, and
which shall not have teen drawn toy the
members of said Congress respectively, or
which having been drawn have been return
ed TO the treasury of the United States, are
hereby covered into the treasury Of the
United States are declared to be the mon
eys the United States, absolutely the
same as if they had never been appropriate
ed aforesaid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16
W PEtnIiuster.

The Vermont State Board Of Agrcul-
ture have accepted the invitation Of our
Farmers Club to hold iheir meeting this
year for Windham county at Westminster.
The time is aoi yet fixed bat will probab-
~ be appointed for the second week of
February.
Fourteen deaths occurred in Westmn-
ster cas-. parish las, year, and the average
ag was 80 years.
-Dca. $. ;. Stoddard has sold his Davis
pasture, Of lG acres. to Nathan Fisher.
Esl., for $3.50.
1t is currently reported that Mr.. George
p. S4bin has sold his home farm, valued at
about $1,000 10 Mr.. Harlan p. Farr, TAX ing
as part paymen, the Spencer farm" The
full particulars are not yet made public.
"A very sudden and unex pec;ed clange
Of teachers took place in district No. :, last
Mondiy, Mr.. J. 81. Powers rctirin. aud
Mis- Susie J.. Leach being installed.
The Murphy shauty, Standing within
the bounds Of the highway al the head Of
school street, is now unoccupied. and we
trus. the town authorities will cause lis re-
mOv3l As n nuisance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16

economy; oppose unjust aud unequal TAX
alton; denounce the increased salary
and promise TO support no man who voted
for it or is not In favor Of its repeal critlcise
the President for not using "thc great con-
servative power ofthc veto; speak OF the
administration rs having "justly brought
upon itself The condemnation and contempt
of the American peoples" oppose all mo
nopolios and combinations; "recogniz' the
grievances OF which the farmers and other
producing classes complaint favor more
stringent laws regarding savings banks de-
posts; suggest that "a judicions law which
may be made prohibtory by local option"
would be vastly better than tue present
liquor law congratulate "our brethren Of
the West" for their recent political vic
tories, and cordially invite all men, 10
vot, the democratic ticket.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16
HinSdale. y. II.

Rev. NJ. ii. IIarris's lecture on "The
lmpudence Of the Times" in the Univer-
salist church on Tuesdly evening OF this
week, was well attended and greatly en-
joyed. His next lecture will be in two
weeks from that time.
The Baptist church in this village was
dedicated on Tuesday the 18th inst. Rev.
DIR. Eaton Of Keene preached in the morn
ing; Rev. /. Matteson of Brattleboro in
the afternoon, aud Rev. Il. J. Adams of
Holyoke in the evening. \ church debt of
some $4,000 was lquidaied by contributions
made during the services, much enthusi.
m being manifested.
On Monday evening last, arrangements
were made by the Universalis's for their
annual festival, which will be held in
American hall on Wednesday evening,
January 2Sth. They are striving to make
it unusually attractive, and expect to see
many friends, as usual, from towns in the
vicinity in attendance, as well as reople
generally Of their own town. Some new
and very entertaining features will be in
troduced and the festivities, as usual. will
close with dance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-16

The funeral Of Maj. \. b. Childs was
attended last sunday at the UGivegsalist
church by Rev. Mr.. Harris Of Bra.tlebcrc,
assisted by Rev. Mcssrs, Field and Dodd Of
this place. II was the largest congregation
ever convened in town for like occasion,
there being nearly one hundred Of the Ma
sonic fraternity present. The procession
was led by the Wilmington cornet band,
and every thing passed Off quietly and
with ,olemnity.
An 'enlerlainmenr for the benefit Of
the Congregational society, to which all are
cordially invited, will be given at Hotel
hall, wednesday evening Jan. 2lsr.
Officers Of the Wilmington Agricul-
tural Society for 1874: President. w. NJ.
Winchester; vice president, !. C. Batch
elder; secretary. L. I. Titus; treasurer,
Nolney Forbes directors. Schuyler Ware,
c. F. Boyd, Lucius Fox, c. W. Bissell.
Z. NJ. Haynes.