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New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

AZ iupoRrANT TAX EQUALIZATION BILL INTRODUCED
BY SENATOR LoRD-NEw BILLS IN THE ASSEMBLY
Mr.. ALvoRD's BILL TO REoRGASIzE THE STATE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
SENATE ALBANY, Feb. ., 1874.
Mr.. ROBERTSON presented petition from
citizens of NewYork asking that mortgages be exempt
from taxation Mr.. LORD presented petition asking
mat the right of suffrage be conferred upon women
Mr. RoBERTsoS introduced a bill to define and punish
the obtaining OF employment in positions OF trust under
false The bill makes IL msuemeanof
punisha BILE by one years Imprisonment or $3.50 tne
Mr. WOOD said as there question raised as TO the
power under the Constitution, OF the Controller to bor
row the money necessary for going with the work on
the new Capitol provided for in the bill passed on
Friday last he moved a reconsideration and that the
motion lie on the table.
Mr.. PARMESTER introduced bill to amend the Kali
road act by providing that corporation may be ex
tended by filing with the Secretary OF State certificate
of consent to such extension signed by twohrds IN
amount OF the stock held by the stockholders.
Mr. LORD introduced a bill 10 equaze taxation,
which provides for exempting: lst. Property eX-
empted by the Constitution OF this State and OF the
United States I'D. All lands belonging TO the state and
the United States; Sd Lands set apart Tor Cemetery
purposes 4th. Property exempted by law from e1ecu-
ton 1t requires payers to present on or before the
LIST OF July each year to the assessors sworn stale
ment OF ali their property real and personal specify
,nO the value Of the same False sweaTiDR Is
punishable by imprisonment not exceeding two
years or by q fine not over 5000, or both
In case taxpayers neglect or refuse to make
the statement, assessors shall sssess their prop
erty at double it's value. III the assessors believe q
statement is full, or Is unfair, they may sum
snon the tax payer before them for examination. In
nasa a taxpayer refuses to answer the summons he
may be proceeded against as IN cases OF Se
property shall be valued by assessors at less than the
anation in the respective sworn statements, but they
s Increase 10 30 make the assessed value OF all
the property nearly uniform and equal as practi
cable and the any property owned
Iv taxable abitant which shall have been omitted,
Al double its value whether such omission was by dc
Snowingiy ne shall be sdjudged guilty OF msde-
meapor aud subject to SIX months Imprisonment or
a 100 fine, or both a., -, 4.
Consderable time was spent on the bill to extend the
provisions OF the aeI 10 reVHns &c, Gruey 10 animals
Mr. JACOBs moved that an evening session be held,
end referred 10 absence Of the Senators who had
uotsd for holding the session to-day The roll
called and 1t found there were only 10 Senators
present At 1880 p N. the Senate adjourned until IL
a m. tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE KEY WEST NAVAL DRILL.

KEY WEST, Feb. 9.-Tbe United States
souadron Of Is ships s drilling in the new naval
tactics about 80 miles north Of this port
NAVAL ORDERS
WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-The United States
steamer Gettysburg has been designated by the secre
tary of the Navy TO take tho expedition TO inspect the
interoceano canal routes Darien and Nicaragua
The Gettysburg will be st Pensacola on Feb 26 for that
purpose. Tho Gettysburg 10 under command OF Lieut.
McRitehie.
Chief Engineer j. Triey has been ordered TO the Oss
pee; Commander Oscar Z. Badger, from the command
Of the Tconderoga and placed waiting orders; Lieut.
Commander Charles 8. Cotton, Leg.ensnts Cliver.
Ensien Mitchell. surgeon g. Mathews First Asslst
AMI Engineor /. w. Robinson. Boatswain J. Burrows
Gunner Felix Cassidy, Carpenter Warren Barnard and
sailmaker Geo w. dot, also been detached from the
Tconderoga ana placed waiting orders Lieut. Com
mapder Henry L. johnson has been detached from the
Uydrographie Onjoe ordered " The AnAndsigua
executive
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
FOREIGN NOTES.

The diplomatic representatives Of Spain at
Brussels Berlin, and Lisbon have resigned.
The Captain General of Cuba, in one Of his
recent prccamatons calls upon the proprsors for ono
slave In every hundred instead Of every thousand
for military service.
Advices from st. Thomas to the lth inst
report that Gen Rivera late Captain Of Porto
Rico has sailed for spain Gen sanr his successor
has entered upon the duties Of his ONCE.
Venezuelay journals of the 22d ult contain
proclamation of President Baneo inviting immigration
Offering facilities and assistance Immigrants and
ordering agencies " be established abroad or their In
formation.
The lntranIgente refugees from Cartagena,
who have not been convicted Of crime released
Sunday BY the French authorities OF 0raD Contreras
and Ferres refused 70 accept their discharges Con
In writing OF the siege Of Cragena,
which will soon be published
A telegram from Havana states that the In
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
ASSEMBLY.
BILIS INTRODUCED.

BY Mr.. HAMMoND-TO amend The act rel
alive 10 the collection Of taxes In tho City and County
of NewYork provides that tho Board Of Supervisors
shall make provision TO pay the state tax heretofore
aDportioned TO that city and county with interest.
either by issuing bonds including 1t In the tax levy
for Is7I The Board shall also provide for the State tax
Tor is1I The statement OF the amount OF assessment
Tor each county nXed By the State Board Of Equal
izatop shall be certified By said Board and deposited
with the State Controller ~ soon as completed and on
or before the 10Th Of September In each year The Con
trailer shall ascertain the proportion OF the
state tax each county shall pay and inform The County
CLERKS ana Chairman Of each Board OF Supervisory on
or before she nth OF September OF the same The
other sections OF the bill make provision Tor Informing
The Rosyd of Supervisors Of the City and County OF
Nev-YorS of the assessment. and for their action
thereon in the months OF september and November The
nal nroyisons follow regarding the collection OF the
Ths object the bill to have the taxes In the
CITY aud County OF New-forh hssesscd anu cohecteo
within the year OF assessment
Bv Mr.. .sCHIFYERDRCKER-Providing that any person
who shall sell auy package Of confectionery or other
commodity represented 10 contain prize or money OF
any article Of value, shall be guilty OF msdemeanor
and NAV be punished by ne Of NOT less than e0 nor
more eoo imprisonment for not less than 10 nor
Nv MI ALyOsD-To reorGapse the Treasury Depart
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
AN EFFORT 10 FIX A DAY FOR FINAL ADJOURN
MFNT.

CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
AN EFFORT 10 FIX A DAY FOR FINAL ADJOURN
NEST.
WASHINGTON. Monday, Fen. @ 1874
hr Dawes made an effort to-day to have limit fixed
Tor the duration Of the session He offered resolution
naming May Is as the day Of final adjournment Expe-
nence has shown that Congress goes TO work in
dustously 1.-THE important legislative measures be-
fore u until day OF adjournment lie agreed upon and
members begin 10 feel alarmed lest shall arrive before
tic necessary business is concluded Mr. Dawes hoped
that the passage Of his resolution would House
70 improve It's time little better and was surprised 10
bear Mr. Beck gratuitousy explaining bis purpose and
saying that the object OF his resolution was 70 crowd all
The appropriation bills into the last ten DAYS OF the
session, the very thing IL designed TO prevent.
After an animated cOioquy between the leaders in
which Mr.. Dawes came out ahead and number OF
yo,es on different motions 10 dispose OF the resolution 1t
Vac nnsy re .erred 10 the Ways and Means Committee.
Ihe opposition 10 passing II came from the Democrats
under the lead OF Mr. Beck and a considerable number
Of Republican iDhationists rallied by Mr. Kelley who
think Congress ought ait LONG enough 70 pass some of
Well currency schemes.
FREE PASSES IN CONGRESS.
The beauties OF the railroad pass system strkpgly
Illustrated In Washington. Probably no street railroad
IN the country has In more filthy cars than the
Warrington and Georgetown road which hold a charter
nom Congress- and is therefore subject the control OF
1at body Repeated efforts have been made By ctzens
Of district 10 induce Congress to intervene In their
behalf and require the road IN question 10 give more
sttenton TO cleanliness; but as the Com
psDy annually distributes passes W members
Of Congress- gil resolutions OF this kind
have been quietly hid away In the
pseon-boles OF the Committee District Anairs. A
resolution Of this kind introduced In the House last
Monday, and there was at that time evident dsposl
non among TO take hold Of the matter but on
rmednesdsy the annual passes for Congressman we're
uhriputed, and citizens who Obliged 10 use these
sAis despair Of ever hearing from IL again. The passion
e Passes ID 20 great IN Congress that 10 lie doubtful IL
se majority can IND IN their hearts TO trouble Com
pehy who 90 generously dead heads" them In hlthy,
oents
DEFEAT OF THE GREESBAcK RFLAnONIsTs IN THE
HOUSE.
The greenbsef innauonists had opportunity to-day
exhibiting their strength In the House. and the result
Sss not ct aD encouraging 70 them. The imitation
resolution which was voted fortnight since was NO
vorded sc TO catch members who want more National
bank circulation ss well ss the greenbaek men, was
therefore, indication Of how the House would divide
sn any practical sehse for Increasing the volume Of
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10

the currency, Just before the adjournment this
evening, Mr Randall moved TO suspend the rules and
adopt resolution TO the effect that II increase IN
the currency should be directed by Congress- the same
ought 10 be IN legal tender notes motion TO adjourn
was veted down. and then the House refused TO second
MT Randals notion The vote was by teiers under the
new rule and the Yeas were CO. and the Nays 9o 80 the
resolution was rejected without Yea and Nay vote.
ANOTHER UNPOPULAR NOMINATION.
delegation of Republicans from Fayette County,
Penu.. s now in Washington opposing the confirmation
OF T. b. Searlght, who has been nominated to be Snr
veyor-Genera OF Colorado They accuse him OF having
been lveOng Democrat OF the strctest school, one
who counseled resistance TO the draft during the war
reoiced the death OF Lincoln opposed the Fourteenth
and Fifteenth Amendments TO the Constitution and
sweryed from his political faith until he was
bought off during the Observation-Disclosures contest OF
1874 The Committee Territories reported the nomi-
nation favOraby once but hearing the charges made
against searight withdrew their report Mr.. Cameron
desires to take the nomination from the Committee
and confirm IL their heads and able 10 get the
Senate 10 into the Executive session this afternoon
him or went home however and so vote was not taken
to-day.
THE IsTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION.
At the fourth meeting Of the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion Capt selfdee, the Of the Nappi route
gave the Commission copies OF his report the survey
including maps and plans. This completes the examina
ton OF the officers in charge Of the detailed surveys.
Capt. Shufeldts report the Tchuantepec route was
laid aside, Complete estimates and earnest recon-
mendations contained in the reports OF Caps Lul
and selfridge. Major Walter McFa rland and CapW H.
Hener will pass both routes and report
the feasibility OF each. An invitation has been ex-
tended 10 prominent American civil engineers to accom-
pauy the party 1t is expected that the entire examDa-
ton Will be completed early IN April
PROJECT FOR A NATIONAL EXCHEQUER
Mr.. London of New-York made long argument
before the Banking and Currency Committee this morn
ing in favor Of the bill to establish National
ExcheQuer, an institution resembling a gigantic
National bank. to furnish all the paper money required
by the country and TO be controlled by Government
and State directors. This scheme, he argued, would
restore specie payment simplify the currency by max
ing loan TO the people. instead OF forced loan from
the people, Is the legaltender circulation and at
the same time increase the amount OF means which
could be loaned when required.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
a VIRGINIA DEEA Utter.
Ten THOUSAND DOLLARS STOLEN BY A STATE OFFICIAL
PROM THE SINKING FUND.
Adjourned
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsI


FROM THE SINKING FUND.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSR.l
RICHMOND, Feb. GA defalcatiOn, amount
ing to about $4,000 has discovered In the Office OF
the Board OF the Commissioner for the Sinking Fund OF
the State OF Virginia. Suspicion was raised against
W. d Coleman, the Secretary Of the Board, by
the discovery that he had hypothecated bonds at
q faro bank in this city. ana was spending
money very lavishly. An investigation last Thurs
dayishowed discrepancy in the books and warrants
Of about 5000, but this explained by finding
package OF coupons payable to bearer hid away under
some old papers in safe at the ohice OF the State
Auditor OF Public Accounts but as the amount OF these
oyerran the investigation continued and resulted
in the discovery Of an alteration In one OF the books
OF tho Auditor by the OF the figure
from An entry OF Ns,OOo. The Treasurer's
warrant and the account OF the bank where the bonds
were bought, called for the latter Coleman was
charged with the forgery and admitted IT, though up to
that time he had stouty denied any knowledge OF the
missing bonds which bought up by the State from
time to time under the provisions of the law, and have
been In the custody OF Coleman, as the
law makes no provision for their cancel
lation To-day the Board OF Commissioners
obtained warrant for Coemans arrest, and when the
officers went to take him he threw himself on his bed
and stuck small knife IN his neck near the juguar
vein. His wound is not serious He is man OF good
family, has borne high character and has been i'm.
nc,tly trusted He formerly editor OF The Rich
n,ond Enouirer The examination before the Police
Justice will place soon as the accused Is able to
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
TIE NEV-JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
STATE PRISON ExPENDITUREs-THE CENTENNIAL BILL
PASSED BY THE SENATE.
Tay TO TRBUrE.l


fBr TRLEGRAPB TO THE TRIBUFsl
TRENTON, Feb. 9.-In the Senate tonight Mr.
Hewitt introduced bill authorizing the Supervisors Of
the State Prison to control all needed improvements
giving acting prison inspectors $500 each year. and
other members ss9 each also bill authorizing the
erection Of gssworks at the State Prison. at cost not
TO exceed The bill making valid certain acts on
complying with the law was recommitted after the s25
additional was stricken out II looks as II the bill will
be finally passed 80 as to apply savings banks alone
The bill taking 800 900 worth Of stock OF the Centennial
Celebration passed by vote Of l2tos. Mr.. Hopkins
int reduced bill giving each member Of the Consttu
tional Commission $780, each secretary, $500 and appro
pratpg for stationery teOo Mr.. Stone introduced bill
providing that the surplus Of insurance companies
when amounting to 10000 may be converted Into cap
tai stock Senate went into Executive session and
confirmed Mercer Beasey ir Prosecutor Of the Pleas
for Mercer County, and made Gen. Btryker Brevet
Major General. In the Assembly the bl authorizing
Hudson County issue In bones TO build bridge
was postponed till Thursday. The bill providing for
fred for OF the pleas was re-
ported ad yersely from Committee but notwithstanding
this was ordered to its second reading on close vote
The Presbytery Of New-Brunswick sent IN memorial
against taxing church property.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

tendente has published the draft Of law requiring hae
onefourh OF all duties be paid In gold af'er
April The Gdeetd will publish decree revosinshs
export duty on gold, nothing having been collected
from that source, and the tax only operating ~ 90 ~
centiye TO fraud
1t is reported that three brothers of ex-
President Baez have been imprisoned In Hayh. L"i'
Durocher Ia the name Of the candidate VINO ran aesbt
Gonzales in late election in santo Domingo Prer-
dent Mac Mahon has sent the Grand Cross OF be boh
or Honor TO President Nissage Sage and the decofaoh
OF Cheyaler Of the Legion 70 Gen TOrQuet.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
A NITRo-GLYCERINE ExPLosIoN.

WHITEHALL. N. Y, Feb. 8. - The nitro
glycerine factory Of Michael Brady. at Fort roon.
deroga exploded this afternoon, killing two named
Mcmahon and Keefe. Their remains were terribly
parts being found different plroes through
the woods As they were making some REPAIRS IL Ia
thought they hit concealed nitro gyceTpe which
caused 0 4 plOsIoD,
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
PLAN FOR A NEW ATLANTIC CABLE.
LONDON Monday, Feb. Q, 1874


The organization of a new company to lay
a light cable the coast OF Great Britain to Halifax
VIA the Azores Islands, is announced The capital Is
$3.50 and the prospectus, which was opened on sat
urday says the intention Of the company to convey
messages its cable at the rate Of one shilling per
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
PRESBYTERIAN CONVERT TO THE REFORMED
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

MINNEAPOLIS Feb. 9.--The Rev. Edmand ID.
Ne, President Of the Maealister College In this city.
and Presbyterian Minister, has applied 10 his Presoy-
terry 70 transferred TO the new Reformed Episcopal
Churth. A long correspondents with Bishop Cummins
is predicted.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE BRITISH ELECTIONS.

Mr.. DIsRAELI TO ADDRESS HIS COSsTrTUENIs--RE-
PORTED DIsAGREE.ENTs IN TIE MINISTRY IN
REGARD TO THE TIME OF REsIGSING-A CON
sERyATIyE MAJORITY OF %.
LONDON, Monday. Feb. Q, 1874
Mr. Dsraeh will address his constituents at Buck
ingham on Wednesday next.
The Press Association, an organization having It's
headquarters in this city, and engaged in the collec-
ton and distribution of telegTaphic news in Great
Britain, has issued adispatch saying that Mr. Glad
stone is at variance with his colleagues In
the Government on the question Of its resigna-
ton. The Premier, it If said, wishes the MIN
istry to resign Immediately while the others
desire to wait until the new Parliament assemblies
1t is also said in the dispatch that Mr. Dlsrae
has already arranged his Ministry. The Times this
morning advises the Government to resign during
the time intervening between the conclusion OF the
elections and the assembling of Parliament
so far In tho Parliamentary elections 500 members
have been chosen. OF this number 267 are Cou-
servatives, and 242 Liberals and Home Rulers.
One Home Ruler has been returned from the City
of Cork and two from the County of Kilkenny.
1t is probable that the Right Hon. Edward Card
well, Secretary of State for War; Will be raised to
the peerage
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10

ELECTION TO THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY.
SUCCESS OF THE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE IN TUE
DEPARTMENT OF PAs-DE-CALAIs
PARIS. Monday. Feb. Q, 1874.
An election for member of the Assembly
held in the Department OF Pasde-Caais To-Day ana
resulted in the choice OF a Conservative
New-York tribune., 1874-02-10

THE ShNBOKN CUNIhAVTo'
,v IN PRODUCING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. w
la .s,vv OFFICIALS IN FURNISHING iNToRMA-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-05-12

PoLics CoUBT.-The police court yes
tsrday morning was well patrontzsd, both
By prisoners and spectators. Six cases
were disposed Of, q follows:
omeeE Baird had charge d "BOozs
Leisure, who was sent up tor Eve days for
his usual falling.
Patrick CAr1on, who had been on q
stare" was under escort Of omeef Be-
gard. BE goes 70 The ban and chain for
ten days.
Thomas Hsymon, another unfortunate,
also in charge Of ohieer Bogard, paid e
and cost.
JAbez GosDey, also for intemperanee,
was arrested By officer Junkins and paid
g and cost.
Elizabeth Gosney came to the lookup
with officer Baird. She was committed
for thirty days Tor diSordetly conduct
John Wilson, arrested BY 0fHeer Henry
Tor inismpefAnee, was sent up for twenty
days in default Of $40 and costa
A Especial session q the court was held
al o'clock In the afternoon, when two
cases were examined.
Fred. Laue was arrested by oAieer
Bslrd on complaint Of Mn. Elizabeth
GHney, for selling liquor to 3 minor. Ar
examination resulted in the dismissal o.
the case, Al the costs Of complainant
Officer Junkins arrested John Scott ior
creating tumult and disorder. Scott wa
tined SO an :::::::.1
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-05-12
Election Notice..
To the Qualified Voters OF
the City Of Wheeling,

WIEHSAs, the Council OF the City Of Wheel
Ing, did on the 18th osy OF April II, ADOPT an
ordinance In words and figures a follows:
An ordinance n relation 70 The. is.ue Of bonds
BY the City Of Wheeling.
WHEnH4s. The Council Of the City OF Wheel.
inR considers II expedlent 10 issue bonds OF the
city 70 the amount ofyore hundred thsusGud
dollars Tor the purpose RI bordering ChSpiIns
street from 9th 70 sd AiFeets: 18th Street from
Ch'pline to Accolloeh street; Main street from
9Th street 70 JonEthAn's Gut; VirgInIG street 70
Huron and Huron 10 Zane, and Zane itCm Huron
Jacob street from 18Th 70 Ssh.
SIC. BEtt oTd0tHGd BY IL Council Of ne Ctv
Of HttGttNg, That tho bonds Of the city shSlI 81
issued 70 the amount Of 100000, said bonds 10
be in Iuch sums and bearing such rata Of Inter.
en as Council may hereafter, by ordinance, pro
$40. :. And the proceeds Of said bonds sba,l
be expended In The improvement Of The above
pAmtd streets in Proportion TO lenpth And
for no Other purpose whatever
sEc. .. That the ordinance shall DO submitted
To the qualified voters Of said city.
sEo :. This ordnance shall take e2>ct from
AND WHEREAs, IT'S provided BY the third sec
ION o. An act Of the Legi .lsture Of the STATE or
West Virginia, entitled ian act GuthUfiTjnS
municipal co.'s otatioLs 70 Issue bonds. IS appfoy.
cd the "a day Of December, 1873, that when the
Couneil OF any city should deem 1t inexpedient
70 issue any bonds otEueh city. that an ordl
nance Epeeiying, the purpose and amount for
which such bonds are 10 Be issued. SbAli be
adopted By such Council and It shGIl then be he
dnty OF the Mayor TO Issue proclamation an.
PoihtinR day q which AZ election shall be held
hy ne qrA!ihed voters Of such city 10 decide
Mhethet they Will rally or ect such Ordinance
es.s W tneIeiote % notify Jon, the qualified
viii DO heldo 49, U'eS''"H