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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09

The letter we print this morning completes
the historical resume of the events which oc-
Cured at Fort Ticonderoga hundred years
ago. now of 80 much interest on account of
the celebration of the Ethan Allen Centennial,
which takes place tomorrow. Twenty years
before the beginning Of the American Revolu-
ton the French and English were contending
for dominion all along what is now our
northern frontier, from Quebec to old Fort
his famous defeat in the meadows Of the
Youghiogheny, and three years later Aber-
crombie courted fate not less terrible on
that historic spot to which Allen owes
much Of his fame. 1t was at the cost of much
blood that the English were able to capture
Fort Tconderoga, and then it was only to
hold the work for o few years before it fell
into the hands of the Americans as the first
fruits of Lexington and Concord. Fol-
lowing that great success of the hand
ful of Green Mountain boys whom
Allen, guided by the brave and patriotic lad
who led the small force into the fort just one
hundred years ago, commanded on that event.
full morning, was the battle of Bunker Hill
and the subsequent evacuation of Boston and
occupation Of New York. Those were gloomy
days for the struggling patriots, and if the
projected expedition of Burgoyne was success
full all the glories of Lexington, ell the prowess
of Allen and all the blood shed on the heights
of Charlestown had been in vain. The whole
country seemed at the mercy Of the British
commander and his military genius was as
overpowering as his military advantages. Few
soldiers could have planted their guns on
the heights of Mount Defiance as Bur-
eoyne planted his while on the way
and no one, save Allen, could have.
clambered up those steep declivities and cap
tured them. The second achievement Of the
bold pioneer, whose namo is associated for
ever with the picturesque region where thou
sands will assemble tomorrow to COM
memorate his valor, was scarcely less hazard
Gus or glorious than the first. This
adventurous spirit was no mere soldier Of
fortune; for though the Captain Dalgettys
whose swords are for sale to whoever will bid
the highest price for them have proved them
selves brave soldiers on many holly con-
tested field, they were not men to undertake
feats like his, so full Of danger and SO uncer-
tain Of reward. 1t was unselfsh patriotism
as well as unexampled courage which dis
tinguished Ethan Allen, and his own account
Of the capture Of Tconderoga, which we re-
print to-day, shows that the man and his acts
are alike worthy to be commemorated at the
scene Of his exploits on the centennial Of his
great achievement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09
The Politicians and tho Proposed
Charter Reforms.

The action Of the State Legislature on the
various propositions to amend or change por-
tons of the present New York city charter
shows how desirable is the adoption of some
constitutional provision regulating the gov
eminent Of cities in accordance with the
views expressed by Governor Tilden. The
two houses Of the Legislature are politically
antagonislic, the Senate having republican
and the Assembly democratic majority.
Every proposition to amend the charter in
the interests Of the city and the taxpayers is
90 framed or altered in the Senate as to
increase the power and patronage Of Comp
troller Green or some other department
officer who is in alliance with the republican
party Unless this end can be accomplished
the proposed amendment finds no favor in
the Senate. In like manner the charter
amendments, when they reach the Assembly,
are 80 changed as TO increase the power and
patronage Of the democratic Mayor, and are
rejected unless this object can be
secured. So between the rival houses
are suffered to continue. No person denies
that we need very thorough reform in the
business Of street cleaning. The people Of
New York have been called upon for the last
two OF three years, under government that
has claimed to favor reform, to pay about q
million dollars year for this work. while the
streets have been left 10 be cleaned by the
rain, wind and sunshine, and except on a few
favored thoroughfares scarcely pretence has
been made to assist the weather in the work.
With the summer approaching the reek-
ing filth of the neglected streets threatens
the city with pestilence and death; yet all
we can obtain from the Senate in the way of
relief is bill that gives to the present incapa-
BILE and worthless street cleaning authorities
the power to make contracts for three years,
thus extending the existing evil that length
Of time. This outrageous proposition is
made because the Street Cleaning Bu-
reau is now under republican, control
In the Assembly we are offered o
change that contemplates continuance
Of the existing evils, only giving the demo-
cratic Mayor and Common Council the choice
of the persons who shall control the depart
ment, instead Of leaving it in the hands Of the
Police Commissioners. Between the two
propositions the people will be left without
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09
The international Rine Match.

Considerable anxiety exists in the public
mind on the score Of the Team selected to
represent America in the coming interna-
tional contest at Dublin. There is a
feeling that had greater efforts been
made valuable reinforcements could have
been obtained from the South and West,
where the true American riAeman is indigo
nous to the soil. II was among the class Of
men accustomed to handle the rife
from their youth that the public ex-
pected TO see the champions Of American
craftsmanship chiefly recruited, and the abb
sence Of men Of this stamp from the Team
gives cause for apprehension which we hope
the issue may prove to be groundless. It is
not, however, reassuring to find that the Team
which goes across the water to support
the honor Of America should be almost iden-
tical with the one that contested with the
Irish Team last year at Creedmoor Even
then, when the Irish rifemen shot with
all the Disadvantages Of climate and
want Of acquaintance with the ground,
tho victory rested with America by
only three points, and even this was due
to an error on the part Of one Of the Irish
riAemen, who lost a shot by firing on the
wrong target. 1t is well known that several
Of the most reliable Of the Irish rihennen we're
not able to come out 70 this country. There is,
therefore, little reason to doubt that the
American Team going to Ireland will have to
contend with opponents still more formidable
than thoce they encountered at Creedmoor,
and this time with oil the odds of climate
and local knowledge against the Americans.
Under these circumstances the gentlemen
experimenting the selection Of the Team
ought not to allow any red-tapism to inter-
fere with the selection Of the best possible
men, whether or not they may have conformed
- tho ruies laid down for competitors. Above
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Judge George F. Comstock, or Syracuse, Is resd.
ing at the Flfth Avenue notel
George W. Childs and ex.Secretary or the Navy
Borle are on a visit TO the President.
Senator Augustus 8. Merrimon, OF North Caro-
INA, Is sojourning al the 81. Nicholas Hotel
The owner or the educated hog mas just com
mitted suicide al Montgomery, Ala. The hog still
lives.
The nrst question the President asks an appn
cant for ONCE nowadays IS whether nc is yale
man.
Captains Asa n Holgate and Herman schreIner.
United states Army, are quartered At the Everett
House.
sehor Don Gabriel Mancera, a member OF the
Mexican Congress, Is registered at the st. Nicho-
las hotel
Tne young fellows out west don't think much OF
Ethan Alien, because ne ala not know how 20 PLAY
base ball.
MT. G. Koopmanschap, OF Chinese cheap laborn
notoriety arrived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel yes
terday from san Francisco.
Senator's Algernon S. Paddock and Phneas W.
Hitchcock, OF Nebraska, have taken up their resi-
dence az the WINDSOR Hotel.
The funeral OF the late Mr.. John Sheridan,
father OF Lieutenant General Sheridan, took place
yesterday at Somerset, OHIO.
Judge Pierrepont had q long conference with
sion. lie returned 90 New York last night.
Long John wentworth, OF chicago, wnen a hack
man undertook to swindle him, spit on his hands
and remarked that ne was an American eagle all
over. Tnat settled It,
Baron and Baroness de Bussierre. OF Paris, VINO
have been residing In Washington for several
months past, arrived IN this city yesterday, ana
are at the Hoffman House. They will leave for
Europe some time during the coming week.
Hon william Armand retired yesterday from the
Premiership OF Nova Scotia, and Mr.. vail, Pro-
yincial Secretary, becomes the leader. Mr.. An.
nand goes 70 England shortly as Immigration
Agent for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
wang King-kI Is a scholar and The son OF Q
scholar and nc was great favorite with the late
Emperor Chinese rumor has 1t that Wang ac-
companied his young master on those midnight
excursions to which he seems 70 have eventually
owed the disease or which he died. Wangs pros
poets are not so bright as they were.
Moncurc d. Conway In speaking Of the lectures
OF Mr. George smith, the young AssyrloIoRst.
SAYS ut was something new for the fashionable
audience at the Royal TO listen to learned narra-
tiyes from one who TALKED about Tgsduba and ,Is
,istory.' and who concluded on the OLE thus ana
so.n conway rt the young scholar hon the Up.
A pamphet, attributed TO General Todleben has
appeared at Brussels, entitled "L'Angieterre CT
les PetIts Etats la Conference de BruxelIss.n It
gives an account OF the barbarous way In which
England carried on war during the last century.
and contends that its military WEAKNESS, as com
pared with the great Continental Powers, which
its government tries 70 conceal as far as possible,
is the reason why England refused to take part In
. second conference
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09

We cannot yet tell whether the captain of the
Schiller did all that was possible to avert
this calamity He is its victim, and it is but just
to judge him charitably till the whole truth
is known.
But the startling fact remains that in tran
quill weather, off the well known coast OF
England-its quiet harbors not better known
than its dangers-sn American steamship
was wrecked, with hundreds of passengers
on board. These passengers had trusted them
selves to the skill of the officers and the good
faith OF the steamship company. They are
victims of terrible blunder. There were on
board of the Schiller the citizens of New York,
Philadelphia and other cities, who sought
pleasure or business advantages in Europe
Some Of them were returning to their old
homes to see their friends, others
were for the first time seeking the
delights and marvels of European
capitals. Hundreds of them were suddenly
engulfed in the devouring waves, with hardly
moments warning of their fate 1t cannot
be that an event so terrible and apparently so
unnecessary shall be overlooked as q mere
accident of nature. Neither storm nor fire
nor collision with other vessels caused
the destruction of the unfortunate Schiller.
She was lost upon coast well known to ex-
perienced sailors; upon no new rock, but
upon ancient reefs of immemorial danger,
and somebody must be held to an awful re-
sponsibility. Ocean travel can never be safe
if such accidents, as they are wrongly
called, are tolerated We trust that the In
vestigation will be swift and thorough, and
that the guilty persons will be fully punished
if they have not already met the penalty of
their own neglect. The sea is merciless to
the guilty and the innocent alike, and therein
is the more reason why man should be just.
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any reform and the present abuses viii be
left untouched.
The city suffers from the lack of the power
to properly repair the old streets and from
the loose manner in which the public debt
can be increased. But when it is proposed to
alter the law so as to remedy these defects
the Senate seizes the opportunity to make
Comptroller Green dictator over the city, and
the Assembly responds by striving to make
the amendments inure to the benefit OF the
Mayor and his democratic friends Mean
while it is q matter of indifference to the
Legislature how much the city may be dam
aged and the taxpayers wronged by the fall
ure of the charter amendments. The country
representatives are resolved to promote the
interests of their parties without regard
to the interests of the metropolis.
The Woodins of the Senate and the
Lncolns of the Assembly look upon
New York as place to be worked for the
profit of rural republicans, while such sturdy
democrats as Fox and Jacobs, Waehner and
Tim Campbell regard the city patronage as
the legitimate spoils of the Tammany democ-
racy, and will be satisfied with no reforms
that do not help to fill the municipal offices
with their own political followers. No por-
ton of the State has suffered so severely as
New York from the greedy schemes of the
politicians, and any movement calculated to
take the city out of the hands Of the Legisla-
ture must be q welcome and substantial re-
form. Hence we hope yet to see message on
the subject of city governments from Cover
nor Tilden, SO that the people may have his
views before them before the next election for
the Senate and Assembly is held.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09

THE BEssENER STEAMER on TRIAL--A spe-
cial HERALD telegram by cable from London
reports that o trial trip Of the Bessemer
steamer was made yesterday. A very numer-
Gus company, including many distinguished
personages, was on board. The swinging
saloon, the great mechanical attraction
which, it is hoped, will prevent seasickness,
was not worked; but we are not informed Of
the cause OF the omission When about to enter
Calais harbor the steamer refused to obey her
helm and dashed furiously on the woodwork Of
the pier, damaging the pier considerably and
herself slightly. The passengers who were
on board journeyed to Paris, whence they
viii return to England.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09

AN EXPLANATION IN ORDKR.-In the Comp
trollers quarterly report Of claims against the
county, audited and paid in 1872, are the fol-
lowing: Warrant No. $3.50, in favor Of
Thomas J. Creamer, for salary as Commits
sioner Of Taxes and Assessments for the
month Of August, 1872, 1888 80; warrant
No. 2,870, in favor Of Roswell FL Jerome, for
salary as recognizance clerk in the District
Attorneys Office for January, 1872, sos SO;
warrant No. $3.50, in favor Of Charles
McCafferty, for salary as recording clerk Of
the County Clerks Office for August, 1872,
$50 %; warrants Nos. 87S and g. 800, in favor
Of James McCorvll, for s35 each, for rent OF
premises for election purposes But although
in the said report these warrants are charged
as having been paid 70 the parties entitled to
them the Comptroller's books show that they
were never SO paid, but that, after being held
by the Comptroller in his own possession
until the LIST Of May, 1874, they we're then
cancelled by him. by what authority were
they credited as paid when they we're not
paid? BY what authority we're they withheld
from the parties by the Comptroller and
under what provision Of law were they can
celled BY him1 An explanation il N order
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09

TIE CASE OF THE MUTMEERs, who COM
mitted the murders on board Of the American
schooner Jefferson Borden, was heard in one
Of the police courts Of London yesterday.
Captain Patterson gave testimony. The
magistrate decided that the wounded sailors
shall be detained until they are able to come
into court and tell their story and hear the
evidence against them. It is thought that an
application will be made to the British gov
eminent for the extradition Of the men to
America
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09

ATHLETIs.-The annual trials Of physical
endurance which have come to be an ac-
cepted part Of our college course were yes.
terday held by the students Of Columbia
and Princeton. The accounts we publish in
another column of these contests will prove
interesting to all who love manly sports.
The young men went into the various
trials of strength and endurance with
enthusiasm
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09

THE ECLIPSE OF THE SUS.-By q special
telegram report from Egypt through London,
we are informed that the scientists who went
out to observe the eclipse Of the sun were
vastly disappointed Heavy clouds obscured
the great luminary ten minutes before the oc-
currence Of the phenomenon, and thus rem
dered the work Of the expeditionists almost
fruitless
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09

SEVENTY INDIANS have been captured by
United States troops and are on their way, as
prisoners, to Fort Leavenworth. Among these
are Lone Wolf and other chiefs, distinguished
for their many murders and cruel deeds. Kick
ing Bird, who betrayed his comrades, was
disposed Of with poison by fair but treacher-
GUS suuaw.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09

WALL STREET YEsTKRDAY.-The stock mar
ket was irregular. Gold advanced to 1864.
Foreign exchange was firm Money was easy
On call loans at 2 and per cent
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however, Is only one of thousand episodes Of
like character, and tomorrow we shall hear
of another. Whose fault is ita That is
very serious question.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09
QUADRUPLE SHEET.
NEW YORK. SUNDAY. MAY ., 1875.

From our reports this morning the probabilities
are that The reGther today ,ria be ,odrner and
clear
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ali InIngs we want victory and to attain this
grand end all trivial considerations should be
unhesitatingly set aside.
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ADJUSTMENTS TOMORROW.

BOwERY OPERA HOUSE
No. Ol Bowery.-yARIETY, at r NJ; closes at 10 rs
WOODS MUSEUM
Broadwav corner q Thirtieth street9sAzkPPA'
THEATRE coMQUE,
No 64 Broadway.-yARIEll, at p NJ; closes at lO;f5
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM or ART
West Fourteenth street-Open from 10 A. ~ TO r. NJ.
OLYMPIC THEATRE
No ga Broadway.-YARlE1Y,a at Z. NJ closes at lO:6
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE
SSSzI assP NJ ciose nu Al 70 50 F Il Mr. Fisher Mr.
LEWIS Miss Davenport Mrs Gilbert
BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE,
Fulton avsnue.-VAkIETY, at r. NJ; closes at l0:S
METROPOLITAN THEATRE
10 5sS Broadway-FEMALE BATHERs, at sP. N.
ROBINSON HALL.
West lxteenth street-VARIETY, at 8P. NJ.
BOOTHS THEATRE.
corner OF Twenty third street and sixth avenue,-
Norris
LYcRUM THEATRE.
Fourteenth street sixth avenue.-LA JOLIE PAR
FUMEUSE, atsP. NJ. Nile. Aimee
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs
MISsTRELSY, ats P NJ. closes at 10 P. NJ.
BROOKLYN THEATRE
The TWO ORPHANS atsP.M.
wALLACK,s THEATRE,
Broadway. ROAD TO Ruin at. 7. NJ. closes at 1o:4o
A. NJ Mr. Montague, Miss jeffrey s-Lews
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VOLUME .........................N0 100
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WOODS MUSEUM
Broadway, corner OF Thrtieth street-MAZEPPA at
II NJ. closes at 10 As p NJ. Matinee at 7. ID.
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BOwERY OPERA HOUSE,
No 20l Bowery.-yARIETY at p. NJ closes at 10 rs
4. NJ
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THEATRE CoMQUE
No. 54 Broadway.-YARIEll at p. M closes at 10
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wALLACKs THEATRE,
Broadway.-ROAD To RUIN p. NJ; closes at 1910
r.. NJ. Mr.. Montague, Miss jeffrey sLewis.
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SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs,
corner OF Tween ty-ninth street-NEGR0
atsP NJ. closes at 10 P. NJ.
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BROOKLYN THEATRE.
The TWO ORPHANS, atsP.M.
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METROPOLITAN MUSEUM or ART
West Fourteenth street-0pen from 10 A. ~ TO r. NJ.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

The following paragraph we clip
from the Tawas Gazette Of last
Thursday:
At last we are able to state that
an awak eued interest is being Euani-
tested in Shore Railroad, not
only by those living along the pro-
posed line, but by capitalists out
side. IL is reported that Alpena
favors the Shore route and would
give 100000 towards its compile
ton, while the other towns along
the line would do proportionately
well. A public meeting will doubt
less be called soon.
This is the first intimation we
have had that our people favored
a shore line, and we can inform the
Gazette that the statement is incor.
rect. Alpena people, genarally favor
the railroad connecting this city
with Grand Rapids, the work OF
which has already been commenced
A railroad, connecting this city
with the western portion of the
State would be of more value to II,
than half dozen other roads. Blu
should we fail to secure the com
pletion of this road, we have N
doubt that our business peopl
: would do all in their power for
! shore road, as the next best con
nection with the outer world. Tim
will tell the story, and not q YER
long time either, will it take.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24
m, .,,,..;., no.,;,c of tho con,

The special meeting of the Conn
ell which was to be held last week,
for the purpose OF making the
amendment to the city charter SC
as to consolidate the Offices of Re-
corder and Comptroller, failed to
be attended by any Of the mem
bers. The older members OF thai
body were decidedly opposed to
the proposed amendment, and the
balance, after carefully considering
the matter, were confident that such
q thing would be impractible, be-
sides confering too much respon'
sibility upon retiring officers. W.
are glad that the members OF thu
board finally came to a just con
clusiou of the subject. and gave i
n silent veto.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

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TEMPERANCE MEETING. - The
temperance meeting at Good Tenn
plar's Hall last Friday evening, was
very largely attended, and much
interest was taken by many ofour
citizens, in the temperance cause
The object of the meeting was not
to devise any means by which to
prosecute the dealers in spirituous
liquors, but simply to procure and
induce as many rs possible to sign
q pledge to refrain from the use OF
into xicating drinks as a beverage
The next meeting will be held Of
the same place, on Friday evening,
March 9Th. c