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New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
ones self was thought Of, but what Gods truth was
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thought OF.
third source Of strength should be the force Of ones
life and character. The preacher. living an unselhsh
and faithful life in the community must bring the force
with words, the force or for he was good
man. and full OF the Holy Ghost and Of faith and much
people wero added to the Lord "a most striking COLO
the greatest men, II was moro the man back OF the
words than the words alone that had power The Tne
preacher, I'm recaimng drunkards In gathering poor
children into schools In sustaining oerng steps PACK
from vice TO virtue, in kneeing by cradles soon 20
deepen into graves might not be adding to his pue OF
manuscripts, TO his booksh lore, but wouId oe IN.
creasing that deeper personal power OF when Jhrsts
practical living the highest illustration here IL
be noticed that TO have much OF TINS power one
must stay quite time in place; whence Appeared tae %
folly OF people who must DO ever having new voices IN
the pulpit and who In getting their deslre got "a %
TO their sOus One also be careful always 10 Work
in the right spirit In distinction for example, IRON @
partisan and proseyng aim or from mpalenee Vi eei
shness in details Of pash0Ia h w0rs Gemon,. o, srensth
fourth Of was ae a pa a m 1sG
as was all the round OF nature piercing even 10 tne
dividing asunder OF soul and spirit and OF the joins ana
esrs OF the heart" Hence the Book-mecha like
other books liable TO mistakes Of printers and OF manu-
stood forth unique and mighty in the world. One
must take not TO sheath 1t In eloquence ana i
Finally the great power OF the preacher was 70 lie III
the Holy Ghost. That subject was treated OF IN DoI
tual Theology, and could only be touched on mere.
was the power OF Old Testament tmesi its tongues ol
flame were the enerezers OF tho new ner
sa s E sg Sot Sa foOsh
was honored by it being in the right time 70 receive
it, and nome. No other words coaia pe.se
express its DO than Chriss own: He that oeevet
on Me- the that do shall he do also ana greater
works than these shall he do because go unto my my
Father" No human being might dare TO say that put
Christ dared" greater works" in higher plane open
Ing eyes spiritually blind, and raising hearts spiritually
dead Would that all the waiting audience might KNOW
experimentally this power of the Holy Ghostl , -
In conclusion the speaker wished to thank the STU stu.
dents for helping hun throughout the course Dy !hr
intent and constant attention, and many officers OF ne
University for the help OF their presence. He should
never the last day OF his lfe forget the Kindness
with which had been welcomed and be trusted tna
ii would make him a better man.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
AN EPISCOPAL MISSION AT ST. ANN's.
AZ ST Ann,s PrnteStant EniScOnal Church

In E.ghteenthst. Ffthave, the Rev. Thomas Gal
laudet rector. mission begun Sunday eyeniny Z
by the Rev. p. b. Morgan. This il departure in
the Episcopal Chnrch The mission corresponds to tho
revival services In other churches, although
the especial aim OF the mission to reach those with
ont rather than those within tho church TIE Rev. Mr.
Morgan. who Is the general agent OF the Episcopal
Society, has just returned from a tour in
the West, where he met with great sue
cess In his mission services Crowded houess
attended his In all the cities which he WIS.,
ited AT Memphis. Tenn he was Invited to preach be-
fore the Legislature. His sorylee is net lturgca but
In the main h6ftaory. The mission will continue
through tho week. aud II successful, next week also
,,ir Morgan will preach every evening at o'clock
Meetings will also DO held daily at II at which vari
on, ministers OF the city will preside The Rev. Henry
q Potter d. D., OF Grace Church. preached yesterday
noon on the Prodigal Son" To day the Rev. w. A.
Matson. ID. D.. will preach, and on lhursday the HsY
nr
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
RESIGNATION OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER BARKER


THE PRESSURE FOR PLACE.
The correspondence between Gen. Porter.
Commissioner Of Public Works and his late Deputy, E.
p Barker, Is made public. Mr. Barker informs Con.
Porter that he has been tendered and has accepted
position Of mercantile character and he thanks Gen.
Porter for his courtesy during their short ohiclai
intercourse, Gen. Porter expres:e! his surnr:e anu
regret AZ tne resignation "a Barker. especially aa
the latter had consented TO retain his position When
Cen Porter became the head OF the Department Cen.
Porter states that he pleased 10 learn that M BARKER
hes received "A advantageous ana lucrative posi-
ton He thanks Mr. Barker for his valuable services
during tne brief term OF their official reatlons ana ZOE
ff3rs OF advice and other assistance. ,,-.
The ne Deputy Commissioner, Henry A. GnmDies)o,
entered on his duties Yesterday. He called upon by
number OF Democratic politicians, who weIs uesrc1s
OF obtaining places for themselves for their cODstu
euts. The pressure for place is very great Tue City
Hall is thronged daily b. lDOring who desire 70
know when labor viii be Resumed the avenues and
bOueYar and wnen tue heavy WORK OF laying out and
constructing Riverside and MOrningsde Parks VIII be-
begun. Gen. Porter is thoroughly acquantng himself
with the details OF his Department.. IN order that o
may be prepared, as the Spring Is sucic ltT
advanced begin the extensive operations OF the De-
partment
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09

THE INVESTIGATION or CHARGES AGAINST THE
CONTROLLER

The Law Committee of the Board Of Alder
mon, who are engaged In the investigation OF the
charges against Controller Grecn busy Is alleged,
In collecting evidence with reference to the real estate
transactions OF tho Controller and will probably recall
John B. Haskin and subpoena other witnesses.
John ID. Tracy has written letter, commenting upon
certain points In the testimony OF Dock Commissioner
Wales given before tho. Committee. Mr. Tracy says,
among other things the following: The reference
made to me and to my business IN Albany during the
last Legislative session - throughly false As to my
Green nor his solicitation The reason for my going
was to represent, as was authorized To do, nearly
$1,000 900 of property fronting the Morningslde and
Riverside drives. and IN the vicinity" The Hon. John
b. Haskn has also written letter In reg ird TO tho es
fmOny before tho Alderminic Law Committee. He
clai ms that Mr. Simon Serne has mirepresented ms
testimony, and be denies the insertions made IN MI
S,erne's letter published yesterday IN regard 10 Mc
Sterne's position aud services ut Albany.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
MIsHAPS TO LIFE AND LIMB.

Mary L. Blanck, who lived at No. $40
Greenwlch-st fell backward from her chair Sunday
afternoon and was instantly killed. Philippine Mercke,
a nurse, whose residence was al No. 25l Broomest.,
while walking in Bs2ome-st yesterday, suddenly fell
upon the sidewalk and o!ed.
Farrell of No. so Olverst. fell down stairs yes-
terday and her hip was disloccted- While Michael Cal
lGhan was work at Pier No. &c. n r. yesterday. In
the hold Of steamer AN iron tut fell upon his mead,
aud MS skull was fractured John Walsh living at No.
$40 East Fortiethst., while CROSSING Broadway at
worthst. yesterday ie aud hs right leg was broken
lrs Talbot No. 3O9 East IwelfSt fell yesterday at
BroOme and Mercer-sts., aud her leg was DrOkep
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09

The directors of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company held meeting yesterday, and after accepting
tho resignation f. Alexandra President and direc-
tor elected Sidney Dillon President, George B. Scott
Vice President, and George Forrest OF the Panama
Railroad director. There still remains vacancy IN
the Board to be filled.
The representatives OF the Occidental ana orch'ai
Ste smshp Company yesterday received advices from
Capt. Bradbury their agent In England, that tho
steamer Oceanic had been loaded aud would proceed on
her passage to Hong Kong via the suez Canal capt.
Bradbury stated that he would 20 to Hong Kong.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
THE RAILWAY SKIRMISHING CONCERNING
WESTERN RATES.

THE LAKE SHORE INVOLVED IN THE CONTEST OF
CANADIAN AND MICHIGAN LINEs-REDUCIoN
MApB-THE ATTITUDE OF THE BALTIMORE AND
OHIO COMPANY.
The local conflict that for months has been
going on between the Grand Trunk and Great Western
Railways Of Canada has at last involved one of the
American lines, aud may lead to further disruption
among those lines which tenders to the New-York
and Erie and the NewYork Central Railroads.. During
the conflict between the Canadian lines the Lake
Shore line up yesterday had kept itself clear from the
contest and had maintained tho rates OF - % between
those cities while the Grand Trunk and Great Western
had both been carrying passengers between Buno ana
Detroit OF between Suspension Bridge and Detroit for ~
or even less This reduction of between those points
had greatly affected travel from NewYork to Chicago
and other Western points via Buffalo or Suspension
Rridpe and the Lake Shore line lost large portion
OF the through travel, Notwithstanding the fact
thst in consequence OF the intercession OF the
trunk lines, both Canadian roads had ceased TO sell
through tickets to the West at the reduced rates. and
had confined their conflict soety to the Canadian soil
But in this conflict between the Canadian hnes; 'ne
Canadian Southern and the Michigan Ccntra roaus, 10
extent, had become involved ana TINS eoihPotr
ton became serUusespecialy In view OF Tue open
ing OF the lake raficfOr the Like ShOrc roau 10 Keep
out of the fight any longer News reacned cns cS yes
terday that the Lake Shore had at last reduced te
for passengers between Buffalo aud Toll do To ABOUT no
twesn BnsIo ami Detroit At present there has been
no change the through rates from tnls Guy nut
should reduction continue, passengers 10 lhe "est
will hs able by merely taking tcke5 10
Buffalo, and there purchasing tickets 10 Ioedo OF DO
trOit at the reduced rates. o,,
The position Of affairs between the Baltimore and ono
and PENNSYLVANIA Railroads has not changed although
the struggle kept up with great vigor Iumors nad
bren current on Saturday among freight agents hIt the
Baltimore and Road mad raised ts rates Tor frelsn
but when inquiry made yesterday at the prlncipa
Office this city, the freight agent said tnat no cnango
had been made the schedule that had arcauy Deo
given to shippers was there any ilkohhood ,h't
such change wond be made wIe the trunk lines Kept
up their rates Should general reduction take piico
on the other lines the agent has NJ dOub that Tue BAL
timore and ONO Road wOuI meet them. One thing was
certain he said the Company would not raise the taIH
freight for some tinle "t least thu an tne
by the road until used Th,re was no change re
ported yesterday the offices OF the PennsylYania,
Erie or NewYOrk Conrrdl KJads nor even ANY move
ments leading TO a change.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09

RAPID TRANSIT BY DEFERRED CAPITAL.
STEPS TOWARD ORGANIZATION AMONG SUBSCRIBERS
LITTLE HOPE EXPRESSED or MUCH AID FROM
CAPITALISTS.
A wcll-attended meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Rapid Transit Deferred Capital Fund
subscribers held yesterday In the rooms OF the
Chamber of Commerce. for the purpose OF establishing
a permanent central organic ltion b. L. Ackernl pre-
sided aud +. G. Brown acted Secretary. After some
desuory debate, c. H. Roosevelt presented plan for
the organization OF the central body, but owing to
various suggestions and amendments. his plan was
modified Tho following resolutions were adopted:
Resoped That Of the fact that rapid transitn
the CITY OF NewYork is conceded to be an absolute ne
cessity and Of vital importance TO ALL will this day
take the Decess NY steps make organization of cit
zens further the Accomplishment OF tnat oDcct ana
that the organzat snail De called the Newly Rapid
Resoired That the officers OF the Association shall be
urer "A Directors, an Executive Committee OF Five,
Finance Committee OF Five, and Committee OF Three
Legislation. all TO DO chosen by and from the Board
Resored, That when this meeting adjourns 1t adjourn
10 meet one week from this day at the same hour aud
place. and that all subscribers to the fund tO be notified
10 attend such meeting.
ReSolped That u committee OF four be appointed to
ascertain whore and at what price a room can be
obtained Tor the permanent headquarters OF this As
sociation such commte report the meeting
Resoloed, That committee of three be appointed by
the Guar draft ac0nstuion and bylaws for this As
sOcatioD and that committee bo requested re-
port the next meeting ami at tho same time report
the names of such persons as they mud suitable ami
willing to serve as officers OF this Association, and
submit the names selected for action.
Messrs. Roosevelt Rader and Mcneil were appointed
committee to draft the bylaws. On motion OF Mr.
Jacob Cohen, Messrs Drake RAIDER Haven, Mcneil, and
Cohen appointed committee to confer with other
organizations interested in the subject of pd transit
and secure their cooperation.
After the adoption Of the resolutions Mr.. Roosevelt
made address, n which he stated that four subscrlp
tOn papers showed an aggregate OF over s00.O0O He
reflection the course Of the dnancers Of tins
city, and stated that little no assistance could be ex
pected from them nasmuch they interested In
railroads III aat Wy @ 70 pe zoo ouSy
rely on themselves for THIS pqehn pubic improve
ment, and the speaker had 10 doubt that If properly
appealed TO, the merchants would respond liberaly,
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09

The Hon FERNANDO WoOD-SIR: We notice the la
bored attempt OF Judge Poland to justify his revision
of the Tariff laws In the proceedings before the House
the 10Th inst, and his attack upon yourself we'll
he writer by referring TO the latter as "New-YOrK
Customs Broker" appellation not correct, we
have had the pleasure OF being engaged In that
capacity We would refer the Judge TO the high charac
ter OF Purposes If he IS competent TO comprehend
the TO pages and 27 evidence OF the writer before
The Committee of Ways and Means (Mlss. Doc. 26l,
XLIIId Congress- LIST SESSION. The lnndded condition
OF The comlaii called, Is known to the country
and the attempted explanations of the Department have
only verified it. The revision prepared by hir Ab
bOtt aud his associates was valuable, but was illegally
thrown aside by the Committee on tho Revision OF the
Laws as Mr. Abbott has stated The Judge would better
confer with him and learn MS views
Did your Committee, az Judge Poland states, recon-
mend the employment Of LOrin BlOdgett, ii
the work Of Messrs. Kelley ana Dawes TO deceive
your Committee, that increased rates IN the Tariff
mi ght be accomplished without your knowledge We
when the called his attention To the necessity OF
being hand, he feared the House altering the
lac Instrumental IN providing for the Bodgett alter
atons. We have repeatedly shown the alterations and
fake constructions OF law, and not, there
fore. surprised that tho judge IS disposed
those concerned In making the revision could not
enter into Newspaper wal" with the writer There
niee wrote Us that no alterations had been made
were intended" The judge wrote 30 himself, well as
the Department; and when wo showed them dearly tne
alterations the Department claimed that the act of
vail. Tnc Judge Is unfortunate In making his
ments, for be remarks have 10 say that tarin
any part OF the entire work" II this Heaven neIp
Inc other parts OF the Compilation. :" We trust yOu
will lay the whole OF this mater before the House.
We think the House, when made acqu ,ined
sanction the passage OF tAc resolution you at rst
proposed. JOHN &. HOPPER.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
INJURED BY FALLING sIGN,BoARD.

BosToN, Mass, March 8.-A large swinging
sign suspended 3J feet above the sidewalk at No 80
COurt-sL, fell at ii a. to-day injuring three persons
The Rev f. BrOwD, elderly and retired clergyman
this city, Miss Sarah Grimes Of Cambridge, were
struck upon their heads and thrown to the pavement
Tue latter Is still UNCONSCIOUS aud is feared that she
Is fatally Injured Mr.. Brown has fractured leg aud
contusons OF the head His injuries are Of q
serious nature.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD ELECTION

Jay Gould, Sidney Dillon, and other di-
rectors OF the Union Pacific Railroad went 70 Boston
last night to take part In the annual election Of officers
by the Railway Company which will be held In Boston
tomorrow Some time ago it WAS reported that an
effort was making TO overthrow the Gould party
in the Union Pacific directory. and to install an
administration which would represent the interests Of
persons who opposed to Mr Gould. Their efforts
have not proved successful and 1t is we'll known
that Jay Gould his associates Will cast the copro
Ing vote the election that there will probably be at
tempt contest The following ticket for directors Will
either be elected entire will DO changed only little
Joseph Richardson Sidney Dillon. George Scott j. d.
Smith, g. NJ. Mills Jay Gould. and Charles J. Osborne OF
New.York; oliver Ames. John Dun. Elisha Atkins,
Oliver Ames 2d r. Gordon Dexter, Ezra II. Baker. and
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
SALE OF THE ALABAMA AND CHATTANOOGA
RAILROAD POSTPONED.

MOBILE Ala,, March S.-The sale OF tHe
Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad pending the negot-
alton between the State OF Alabama and the bondbod-
ers for settlement OF existing differences has Deon
postponed by the Special Master Commissioners I'LL tho
nrat Monday in Aprl.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
RELIGION AND SCIENCE.
OLD BELIEFS AND NEW THEORIES.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Though layman with no pretenslons
to either learning pety permit me to thank the heV
Dr. Aikman for his letter in THE TRIBUNE OF Feb H. h
defense of Christianity and the Bible against assaults
from the theorists Of our day.
Between religion and science properly so Called there
can he no conflict. Science-knowlodge, sooeriy anu
cautiously ascertaIned ard verified by legitimate
methods and adequate tessis the highest cerutuue oi
which the human mind is capable To this every FORM
of belief and opinion must yield and adapt themselves.
To this Christianity has in every ago yleided anu
adapted ITSELF without the slightest degree, modify
ing its essential doctrines.
May not Christians justly ask that theorists Will "ai'
until they their conceptions upon true SCIENCE
and not upon preentious counterfeit before they ar
raw them as science against system OF belief whcR
has stood rumphantiy against the assaults or 70 cen
works; and commanded the reverent faith OF every
superlatvely great Eogsh intellect intellect5 wnch
would compare vita the ntelleciS OF Draper ana Iyn-
dali as the grasp OF Hercules would compare win ne
grasp OF an infant. But find myself doing battle Wti-
out armOr. while my purpose was merely To lhahk u
puissant champion for his valiant charge; ana 10 au
iure others Of ais sacred calling 10 equip thehsclso
with the proper ana fall into ne Win nun anu
the Rev. DIR. McCO,h. Respectfully. l.. W. H. BLAIR
Camden, ). o., March 2. 1876.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
THE sUNKEN BARGE AT MOTT HAVEN.

The barge loaded with freight, under charge
Of the NewYork. New-Hayen and Hartford Railroad
Company which sank at tho Company's dock as Mott
Haven on Friday night last, had not changed in posi-
ton up 10 late hour last evening Early yesterday
morning two vessels OF the New-York Wrecking aud
Diving Company, under the charge OF E. r. Lowe, sub
marine en- gneer at tho scene and active opera
tons were begun toward recovering the sunken freight
aud raising the barge Two divers were at work during
the day and considerable amount Of property was re
covered The barge belongs to David CARL
OF City Island, and Ia valued at 5000. ana
probably will be saved when the freight
is removed The freight on board valued at about
$1,000 and OF 200 tons OF cargo, some 80 tons were
removed before the boat sunk Tne largest conslgn.
ment Of freight 90 tons OF lead. valued at sDoGs
$4,000 consigned To Bridgeport. Conn, firm, ana IN,
probably the greater portion OF tbs Ahotnor
invoice was OF 1875 carboys acid most OF when VIII %
saved. There also about 800 Daes OF rags auo
some cotton which will not be materially damasei
Superintendent Moody OF toe railroad company
stated that the responsibility OF the aeci1ent must ess
with the Morris anna Steamboat Company, Win WHICH
tho company had u contract for the IauspoItalIono oi
their freight The freight, rs recovered was oeInk
warded 10 the respective destinations whether uase
or not. The railroad company Woulu pat aI VS,os,
which would not, it WAS believed exceed NVo =. 20
ae0od mat the accident due TO mlsinih
LOADING the barge heavy freight being placed Ioiw1
mi All causug ler sprug badly ahllusniP' o'J""N
The lead mono OF the freight was Insured
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
REVISION OF THE TARIFF L1W&
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR Inasmuch as you have printed Judge Poland's
explanation of his Revision" in justice to Mr.
Wood may ask you to print copy of a letter to
Mr. Wood herewith. Several firms have requested
the publication of the letter. JOHN c. HOPPER.
Nelc York, March /, 1876
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09

b. E. Bates Of Boston, Tho Board will organize by the
reelection Of Sidney Dillon President, Elisha Atkins
as Vice President and E. H. Rollins rs Secretary and
Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
RELIGIONS AFFECTED BY SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT
70 the EditOr or The Trt5uhs.
SIR: An "alarmed religi0nist,n but one

RELIGIONS AFFECTED BY SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT
70 me Editor or The Trt5uns.
SIR: An "alarmcd religionist," but one
whose privilege has yet been hur crude replies
at the scientific assaiants OF faith In living Cod de-
sres to express unieignod admiration OF the Irresistible
logic and the luci firm discrimination evinced IN
the review Of Mr.. Mrtineaus book, recently puDshed
IN TIE TRIBUNE. RcHgioniss do not ask scientists to
desist from and leave them uudSputed masters or
the field They would not bo without the rivers whch
so materially contribute TO tho enjoyment ana pros
perity OF the human race. IL IL very pleasant lot
alarmed reigon,ti to encounter tho admission mat
the philosophy to-day Is built upon the philosophy OF
Yesterday One thought suggests another ana not even
s,crates Aristotle, PitO were 50 mich the orlgi-
potnrs of their IDEAS abstract speculative thonHs as
me founders OF systems and the teachers Ot loSc IL
though. AMI argumOht. Cradled aui hdrSeu 9s .n.
ynr among believers plGrality Ca perSOniiied super
natural DO ers dylntios the IdoI uf uhlty o Que
su,reme power waited to thom from aOrodd
rather thau born wan them ,.. -
External circumstances nave far more 10 40 WIN u'u'
raj deycopuont and the formation OF character than
men are aisUOsad to ADMIT. Oh tins account Sfedb
thnkrrs-yrouund scholars OF great moral WOlII-liy
much upon consciousness. upon ldods anu lieai
aspirations Oub all TINS Is vague ana uiJfstWOith'
The Clnanau has cnlJ3ed Tar longer period o tlne
mpf OWING wv tdo cultivated Ciucdssiiu yet pOth
tnc the cOuscicDce Oi Inc AI
below tnat vi Ages have nos Oberated the
crimes OF the st, and therefore Er0potn scientists
any others. Tney still the demon u ihtoIeFancc
lurking secret places. Tley nave NOT iofBOetoh ui
gcons ak -, ana racd5. A.
Port GIBSON, Mes, Ed. q. 1919.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-09
THE MURDER IN THE sHANTY on THE ROCKS

The inquest in the case OF the man VINO
o. murdered In the night OF Saturday Feb. 70, by
philip dwell in the shaDty OF the latter between Sew
entvetehth and seventy-ninthsts, near fourth-aye.
was continued yesterday before Coroner hesser Geo.
schwab appeared for the accused Testimony was gwen
n Iohn Noble and his wife In relation TO the noises Ia
olwels shanty during the night, and by the police
oaicers in regard to Olwes admission OF the crime.
This testimony has already been gwen IN lHE TRIBUNE
No new were given. The Jury, without leaving
their seats rendered verdict against Oiwell who was
committed to the Combs " await tSs action Of the
Grapd JUxys