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New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
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MEMORANDA.
The shin Csnterbur shan fJbe Lsn csrge OF SbSV'
floating '-S''
sAv,SsAH Peh leArn,ed steamships BsDeacor and SER
Esw0RLKaS Feb i6-Card steamship .sover from
Havana and Southampton ship Talbot for ks'sl bark D.'
Feb l6-Anps steamship u..bs.sn frcn New
Yors heIcedita, IRON Boston.
Liverpool.
FOREIGN FORTS.
LONDON Feb l6 Sailed JnteJ Yea Imperstos
Prugon DevoIo Arrived the l4h inst Mar Marhsa
,ne Guea Arrived Oa ,n T., ljh Inst isIaOa,s DYoh
80 arrived out Ko'e; BTs s e sseIs H. AMI Gernsna
from NewYk Feb here AI23O aud proceeded
Feb I6-salsd afternoon. S.eaa-hps Cs.sa
Tor PoTIiABd, AIsmbFa, Tor bodOl
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
ANOTHER RAPID TRANSIT BILL.

rLANs TO BE PREPARED BY A COMMITTEE OF THE
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND THE
ENGINEER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS, AND TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE
lFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUhEJ
ALBANY, Feb. 16.-A rapid transit bill. introduced
in the Assembly to-day by Mr. j. w. Smith of New
York. contains novel features. 1t provides for
o special election to decide upon plans and esti
mates for the road which are to be prepared by
committee of the Society Of American Engineers,
in conjunction with the Engneer-in-C Chief of the
Department of Public Works. and approved by the
Society. the Chamber of Commerce, the Cheap
Transportation Association, and the Mayor and
Common Council before submission to the people.
The text of the bill is as follows:
SECTION The Society OF American Engineers In the
City OF New York is hereby authorized and empowered
" appoint committee OF four members OF their body,
whO together with the present EDRiDeeriDChef or the
Department OF Public Works, shall prepare plans. de-
hDe route ana ascertain the probable cost OF con-
ecton OF system Of quick transit btween inc upper
bho lower portions OF the City OF New-1ork
nLO Upon the completion OF the dules cOnndeo 10
tne committee created by the first section OF this act
eley OF American Engineers, the Chamber OF Com
r os. anu the Cheap Transportation Commission tue
pan Iole, and probable estimated cost OF the sys
, vom :" quck transit which they shall have agreed
pon. sna when the same shall have been approved by
SSo ooeIev Oh American Engineers, The Chamber OF
.ooSre named, the officers OF bodies shall cause
pans together with the route and the probable
ost oi tno saic proposed quick transit road and the
"Ao thereon by their respective bodies. 10 be for
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
EFFORTS TO PRESERVE THE HARBOR.

Examinations made of the harbor by the
United States Coast Survey and by the Pilot Commits
sioners and others have revealed the fact that from
various causes such the dumping OF street ashes and
garbage, the deposit OF dredgngs and matter swept
from the harbor OF the city is being rapidly
filed up Estimates show that unless remedy Is ap
piled and the abuse Is stopped during the next half
century tho East River and largo portion OF the bay
Will become impossible to vessels OF large tonnage
The Pilot Commissioners short time ago Instructed
their counsel to bring suit against the Police Commis
souers for dumping street dirt and garbage into tho
piers and In their annual report, which Is now be-
fore the Legislature, they recommend that law be
passed afiixIng n heavy penalty to the captains
and owners OF steamers which shall permit the dump
ing ashes from their vessels into the rivers AT their
meeting Yesterday, resolutions were adopted ordering
that all permits heretofore given 10 deposit dredgngs at
any place within the waters OF the port OF NeWf0r Do
revoked and withdrawn and that hereafter All persons
receiving permits from the Board to deposit dredgngs
AT any place places within Its Jurisdiction will be
required deposit them strictly within the places
designated In their respective permits under penalty Of
urosecutlou for violation OF law.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
GOVERNMENT REPORT.

WAR DEPARTMENT, ,.
OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. 7
WASHINGTON ID. c. Wednesday, Feb. II, 1875 / a. 10.
Synopsis for the past tDenlv-four hours.
The barometer has fallen rapidly over the
lake region, and now lowest on Lake superior.
II has risen rapidly in Montana and Minnesota, with
falling temperature and mort west winds
The has risen in New England and TO less
extent in the South Atlantic states
Northeast winds with clouds and rain continue in the
Gulf States.
lake reg1On.
The rivers have fallen at Carlo and Memphis.
Probabilities.
For Wednesday, in the South Atlantic States, slight
changes in pressure and temperature, partly cloudy
weather. and light local wnds shifting from nOrtB east
TO northwest
For the Gulf States stationary followed by rising
barometer lower temperature, cloudy and raluY
weather, and in the Western Gulf increased northery
winds.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley falling barometer
aud sOuthery winds, followed by rising barometer,
north Winds colder. cloudy, and clearing weather.
For the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys,
aud the Northwest, hi CHER pressure, lower tempera-
ture, northwest winds. and clear weather.
For the lake on, falling barometer south west
winds and snow, followed by rising barometer, colder
west and northwest winds, cloudy or partly cloudy
weather.
For he Middle aud Eastern States, failing barometer
south east TO Southwest minds, higher temperature, an
creasin1 clOdincsS and in the Norsr,l sections, posi-
by rain.
Tine rivers will continue 20 fall slowly.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
CITY AID FOR CHARITIES SECURE.

THE CONTROLLERS OPPOSITION WITHDRAWN FOR
THE TINE.
Representatives of several Of the charitable
societies city met at No 15 Broadway yesterday
hear the report Of committee appointed to wait upon
Controller Green, and urge the payment OF the
which were alleged to be due Erastus Brooks presided
and Bernard Casserly acted Secretary. Delegates
were present from the Infant Asylum, Juve.
nile Asylum. Founding Asylum, Institution for the
Blind, Deaf and Dumb Asylum, House OF the Good
Shepherd, Home for the Frendess the Nursery and
Child's Hospital, New-York Catholic Protecory, Chill
dren's Fold Hebrew Benevolent Society and Hebrew
Orphan Asylum. Mr.. Van Winkle, Chairman OF the
Committee made an oral report, saying that the Com
mittee had an hours conference with Mr.. Green,
who at first seemed inclined TO maintain tho
opinion that the recent Constitutional amendments
prohibited the cty's making provision for the
charitable institutions; but when the Committee
called his attention to the recently published opinion
OF CORPORATION Counsel Smith favor OF paying the
sppropriations he said that the Corporation Counsel
to disregard his advice Finally the Controller told the
Committee that he would continue TO pay the bills OF
a test case which would decide the matter would not be
Objectionable This report was fayoraSy received and
was regarded by most OF the delegates as completely
settling all their difficulties I've have" they said
4" substantially achieved q victory"
letter from the Hon. Francis Herman inclosing his
opinion OF tue effect OF the amendments on city
Corporation COuns e. and made the following statements
section Of Article VIII Of the amendments does sbrogs
listing oounes &C. male laws for the aid
of their | will hold
that a, laws the amendments BY
which the suibOte, cite. empowered supporting
10 provide support the what called charitable
rutops still iB force that Is 10 have such
law. resuacted Theclsuse of IL, Article VIII Of
The be suored b, Law not 10 be construed
II it read, Q ma hereafter be authorized BY law.
Col. Wngate suggested that a committee be apponted
10 consider how TO secure legislative action which
should settle the question OF charity appropria
tlons In this city, lie did not press his motion, but
argued that while the law provides for the support OF
the poor definition OF the word poor Is given and
no one can say whether the inmates OF certain nsitu
tions come under that head not. Besides, Mr. VIM
roie commended there has been sufficient egisla
lion 10 settle disposition OF the Excise Fund. to
which Mr.. smiths opinion does not apply
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
A BRITISH SUBJECT FALSELY IMPRISONED
AT ASPINWALL.

PANAMA, Feb. 6.-An outrage which was
committed in AspnwaH the 3oh Of January
DR.. Pggot. British subject, by Sehor Cespedes, the
Acade OF that city, has created great excitement both
here and at Aspinwa The doctor was passing the
Acnde's office, when he called in by the Alcade.
Dr. Plggot obeyed went in and sat down. The Alcade
took further notice of his being present, when the
doctor begged 10 be excused moment to and post
letters. He had scarcely started for the Ameri-
CousuPs office with that object when he was
rudcly seized by the SAID Alcado and dragged
back into his Office. On observing that this was
very ungentlemanly treatment, the Alcade ordered
bm to be imprisoned for contempt Of court and he was
forthwith shut up in filthy calaboose AS soon as the
fact was made known to Mr.. Compton. tho British CON
sui he demanded thar the prisoner should be set at D
erty. The Alcade refused, although he would or could
give any just reasons for doing Mr. Compton at
once teegrapned to President Miro, well as 10 the
naval authorities at jamaica and to the Home Govern
ment President Miro ordered the immediate release
Of the prisoner, hut the Acade refused TO obey the
order. On tine afternoon of the 81 OF February, Dr.
Pggbt offered his liberty. After making out a
protest against the treatment he had received the Doctor
left the caabOOse leaving further steps to be taken In
his case the English Consul. He places his damages
at 400 a day for five days of false imprisonment.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
THE NEW STATE CAPITOL.

INVESTIGATION BEFORE THE SENATE FINANCE COM
MITTEE-sTATE PROPERTY USED BY THE ALBANY
STREET RAILWAY CoMPANY-ALLEGEDF FICTITIOUS
CHARGES AND OvERCHARGEs.
ALBANY Feb. 16.-The investigation into the
management OF the affairs OF the New Capitol
tnued before the Senate Finance Committee this even.
ing.
p. Connolly, teamster, testified he had five teams
working the Capitol in 1869 and 1870; paid IS
day for each team would draw the sand for e9i
load, and brick for rs cents a thousand.
David Reed, foreman blacksmith on the new Capitol
from the Fall Of 1868 to Sept l. 1s7a His
dutef to look after all repairs to iron work. etc.
all machinery about the grounds;
about the yards ontinually; the repairing
of all the railroad done the Capitol
grounds by workmen paid by 1.-THE State the iron and
material used in repairing also furnished
by the State; have kept all these freight
cars IN repair at my own shops for the past
five months, at cost not to exceed
$40 per month; OF the State turned into
pow and used to clear the tracks OF the rail-
road knew the car TO be returned TO the State
believe it Is still in use by the railroad company
Dewitt &. Van DeuVen sworn. Worked on the new
Capitol in 1863 1862 1872 and 1875 the employ OF
railroad company in 1870 and ls71 while in the
employ of the Company had charge OF the teams
and cars used in freghng for the new Capitol bulldng
the repairs TO the ears were all made on tne new
State used as sweeper by the railroad COM
pany; tho time that was spent in ong cars the oil and
packing for whe boxes that used, all charged
10 the State by the Railroad Company superintendent
Crandall of the Horse Railroad directed witness to
charge the State not less than half day for time
bs would Oil the IL took him from half an hour
TO two hours 10 oil up. .
MT Hale Of counsel for Capitol Commissioners asked
witness If Superintendent Crandall had gwen hlm
orders TO charge time the way stated more than once
Witness replied that once was enough.
Mr. Smith Of counsel for the Senate Committee stated
that he proposed TO nsiS snpw v 'If tbe s sSs s fo9
repairs TO the railroad cars was all fictitious.
and that the work OF repairing was done by STATE wol
men There many more workmen about ths Capl-
toI bmldp than could work 10 advantage, and more
especially Just about election time. 49,.
Senator Lord asked the witness who was supernten-
dent of the works in 1873. Answer: Mr. Bridgeford:
Question: Was he "a Republican, Answer: l believe
he .-.- A.. -, a. !.
Senator Lord-Then IL 10 fair 10 suppose that all the
extra hands put were ReRublIcansf Witness COD
tinued that had complained to the superintendent,
and one OF the Commissioners OF the number OF banR-
ers on" about the work. and they promised 10 remedy
the matter.
Here the investigation closed for the evening when
one OF the Finance Committee stated that the Railroad
Company had made $40 day profit on Connoliy's hve
teams, the owner receiving only s per day for thef
work while the State PAID al the rate Of rs cents per ton
The Investigation was then adjourned until Thursday
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
PROSPECTS OF THE COSTIGAN BILL.

PROSPECTS OF THE COSTYGAN BILL.
DOUBTS AS TO ITS SUCCESS IN THE AsSEMBLY-AT-
IITUDE OF GOV. TLLDEN-.FRIENDs OF THE BILL
CONFIDENT
FROM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIDUNE.J
ALBANY. Feb I6.-The Costigan bill will come up
tomorrow in third reading, but it is not considered
likely that it will bo moved for the
consideration of the House The Governors
position in relation to the bill confuses
an the plans of its sponsors There is as little doubt
of his personal dislike of the bill there now is of
the breach of opinion on this subject between the
Mayor and himself If the Governor
,booses TO use bis influence he can un-
1ohbtelly defeat the bill. A detection of eleven
votes would be sufficient to bring about that result
Wbether he will do so OF whether he will take his
hands off is the question, on the answer to which
annarentlv depends the fate of the bill. Every eff
fort has been, and is still in progress to bring
about harmony of opinion between the Governor
and Mayor. but thus far without success and
IL ia very probable that the bill will go over until
next week in order to allow further time for labor
IN this direction. The impression is gaining ground
among certain rejecting Democrats that
tbey have made a great political mistake
in permitting the COstigan bill to usurp
the place of a measure which it Is known would
have received the Governors approval: The
appointment of commission to draft char
ter. This would have aroused no opposition
within the Democratic party. and could
hardly have been consistently opposed by
the Republicans in the Senate. If Controller
Green should be reached by the charter such a
commission might prepare. 1t is known that the
, Governor would not stand in the way. 1t is be-
ieved that one reason of Controller Green's
active opposition to the Costigan bill Is
his fear that Commissioner Van Mort
whose resignation with that of Corporation
counsel Smith is known to be at Mayor Wckham's
disposal whenever he chooses to call for 1t, will
influence the Republican Senators who are recog
nzed as his friends to vote for the BILL so that he may
involve Others in his downfall. Notwithstanding the
onslaught that is being made against the bill, and
tho general predictions Of its immediate demise
that are filling the hotels tonight there are leading
Democrats who say that the Governors opposition
has come too late, whatever might have been the
result if 1t han been made known before the caucus
and who are confident that the bill Will pas
the lower House. 1t IS not unlikely thai
it will be found necessary for the sake of party ap
pearances. and TO prevent open rupture to ALLOW
the bill to go quietly through the Assembly. IL
that case the Republican Senators will become per
sons of considerable political Importance.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
THE WEATHER.
THE BOSTON FISHING FLEET.


THE VESSELS STILL FROZEN IS-NO SUPPLIES AMONG
PossIDLE-PRovI5foNs TO BIZ SENT ON sLEDGEs
BosTON, Feb. 16.-The fishing fleet, frozen in
of Cape Cod. remain unchanged position since the
last report the Revenue cutter Gallatn not being
able yet to render any assistance owing
to the thickness OF tho ice preventing her
approach The places is II feet chick caused
BY different layers overlapping each other Against this
solid field OF ice the cutter mako impression, ana
the vessels Will be ged TO await the first easterly
wind, which will break up the ice, when
they will be enabled to get out. Cdpt
G. B. Smith, on old and experienced ship master. who
has arrived here from states that there Is
suffering among the fishermen for want OF fooh as
communication with tho land the Ice is easYfy
made. Some 60 belonging TO the feet walked
ashore and have srrived In this city. They left su
hcient number behind TO take Of the property,
and they perfectly safe on board The
owners OF the vessels have chartered the steamug
Major with supply OF provisions TO leave Boston to-
night for Cape Cod. carrying down number OF seds to
used in transporting the to the fisherman after
tne TX reaches the edge ef the ice field. Meanwhile
the vessels remain stationary aud not likely to
tain damage The ice extends from WOodend 10 Sand
yich distance OF IS miles, solid and firm The weather
IL still very cold at the Capes FROM Is To 20 vessels In
rae bark Eliza White from M,tanzas for Boston, re-
ported OF Cape COD Sunday has MT yet been sgnaled
Tho cutter GalaD went IN search OF her Monday, but
co I'D not find her.
ashore the Cape, surrounded by Zee She -
safe position, Int touches bottsm at low de ana
will probably OF all right when the Ice freaks up
The schooner John Rommell. if., OF Ecwhaven
stranded Cape Cod, lies well up on the beach very
little OF her deckOad has been washed on The vesse
is badly iced up but it is believed her cargo can be
saved.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
THE TROUBLES IN PERU.

, DEFEAT OF ONE or PfEROLAs ADHERENTs IN THE
N0RlI-AN UNSUCCESSFUL REVOLT AT CERRo
DE PAsCO.
PANAMA, Feb. Cup to the 2sth of January
the restoration OF peace In the south Of Peru by the dc
feat and dispersion Of PieEOla and his followers by
President Pardo and the Government forces, remained
nnaered There yet remained, however, in the north
OF Peru large forces under Perots efsers and
sdherents. Col. Iglesias Two baftaliOss were sent
against him under Col Agurre who at once attacked
and gained complete victory over glesias The latter
fled toward the coast, and had yet been captured
At Cerro de Pasco called Diaz managed 70 free
all the prisoners IN Jail there and with other mon
took possession OF that mining city
The subPeriect brought up the National Guards aud
expelled them. The rebels finding themselves inter
cepted III all directions killed Diez and gave hemse pes
up to the legal authorities few days after this event
two Deputies, Lima and ZeyallOs, were met going
toward Cerro dc PascO. knowing their PerOla pro-
cvities the Minister OF the Government ordered them
10 he arrested act which has subjected him to ali
sOrls vi interpretations IN Congress.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
FOREIGN NOTES.


PARIS Feb. 16.-Thc Assembly has adjourned
until Friday of the present week
PARIS, Feb 1G-President MacMahOn has
requested the Minister of Finances to withdraw the
proposal before the Assembly reduce the pensions OF
old soldiers.
PANAMA, Feb 6.-The Government of Peru
is again In trouble with the Church The Bishop OF
Cuzco has carried into effect Papal Brief without the
consent OF the Government as the law demaI ds Ihe
bishop is to be subjected to trial.
LONDON. Feb. 16.-Louis Napoleon, son Of
the late ex Emperor OF France, is cassed seventh on
the list of cadets receiving commissions IN the Royal
Military Academy at Woolwich, and is placed at the
head Of his class IN fencing aud riding The exEmpress
Eugenio ana the Prince left Woowich to-day.
OTTAWA, Feb. 16.-ln the House to-day the
Hon Mr.. Mckenzie stated that the Government reoOg
nized the Menonites the finest class OF emGrants OBJ
taInable. Nine thousand families are willing to come
to Canada II loan Of 100000 be granted TO aid their
passage The Government had consented to make the
required advance.
PANAMA, Feb. 6.-The steamer MOntjo,
which struck rock IN Monuio Bay in December
last, has become total loss She was foated of the
rock by schooner and some launches and was being
the beach, when something gave way ana she
the vessels that foated her News TO the above effect
reached here on the 9th OF February.
MONTREAL, Ont, Feb. 16.-The Private Bills
Committee in the Legislative Council having reported
unfavorably upon the bill bearing upon the Union Pres
byteran Churches Of Canada influential meeting
was held here at St. Paul Church, Dorchester-st. in
which resolutions were passed protesting against the
action Of the Committee, and setting forth the deep
sense OF injury that would result the Council 10
prevent the passage OF he bill deputaton was ap-
pointed to present the resolutions TO the proper
authorities.
PANAMA, Feb. 6.-The Republic of Bolivia
still continues in a most unsatisfactory condition
military rebellion has upset the legal Administration of
seAor FIeas The troops revolted at Cochabamba and
proclaimed Gen. Quintin Quevedo as President. The
mi
mitted the most savage the citizens Gen.
Daza who commanded the Government forces endeaV-
ored establish order 1t Is SAID he has been de-
fcated and that the governed by the joint
dlctatOrship OF QuevedO and DIR. Corral.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
FOREIGN NEWS.
Coutinucd from First Pare.

on the inland Sea, under Japanese management has
been deeEoyed by fire. The and passeng gers are
reported LOST. No particulars have been received.
Otori ana kawaRe, two subordinate officers OF tho
foelgn Once. nave been sent to Siam to Investigate
tne e1pedlenoy OF establishing diplomatic and counter
cial relations with that kingdom.
baron de scnaener, the Austrian Minister has sailed
for Siam. to which country well as China and Japan
he is accredited. '~'
Yokohama IN defiance OF the wishes Of the Japanesa
ate departure.
The steamships recently purchased bv the Japanese
GOVerhment iOr transporting troops Formosa 10
pe useu 10 sttapsh regular mail line between YOkO-
mama ana SHANGHAI A ship will he dispatched weekly,
beginning FEB. with the Toxic Maru. The ports
topched at VIII be Kobe, simOnosekI and Nagasaki.
tIVaIe investigation respecting the conduct OF the
cus' ensneer OF tue steamship Japan was held Jan %
been made public.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED FIFTII-AvENUE
PAVEMENT.

To The EdttOr or The Trtbunt.
SIR Can it be possible that the residents on
Fifth-ave. after sad experience TO sit su-
pncy by their fires and let jobbers plaster them
with another humbug pavement When the subject.
rather the job, first promulgated supposed 1t
just try the temper OF the people without serious
intent but 1t has taken such proportions that it really
looks like business on the part OF the old ring, or at
least link of IL. The II is broken the better.
What the city needs and what the residents will not
object 10, is good boulevard Central Park road.
hope viii present the Legislature with pro
test such be procured In day. setting forth
the sentiment OF the residents the avenue and
tax PAYERS generally. c. H. l.
No. 329 flJG-ape Ne,o- York, Feb. Is, 1875