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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
THE MAIL SERVICE.

EFFECT OF TIE CHANGES IN THE POSTAL Law
VIEWS OF COL g. 8. BANGS on FAST MAIL
TRAINS.
A meeting of merchants and publishers was
held yesterday afternoon at the rooms OF the Board o.
Trade at No. II Broadway, f. A. Potts presiding Col
George g. Bangs Superintendent of the railway mai
service who the city for the purpose of adjusting
the running Of the fast mail trains, was present The
Secretary read the report Of the Committee
appointed to investigate the effects OF the last postal
law. The Committee stated that, in consequence OF
complaints by merchants publishers, and others who
suffered by hasy legislation In the last hours OF the last
session Of Congress- at the nstigation OF the great OK
press companies the Committee had sought conference
with the Postmaster of this city. They were liz
formed that the law affecting third-class mail
matter, small parcels OF merchandise and news
papers, brought about without the advice
and against the wishes Of the Fostnaster-General
and hs subOrdinaes This change in the law had driven
parcels away from the Posoce to the express Offices
The chespness rapid transmission and regularity OF the
postal service for small parcels prior to the change mad
created new forms Of trade and had been beneficial TO
public generally. The increased cost OF sending cir
euars had seriously interered with trade arrangements
Col Bangs said there had been much criticism in re-
gard 10 the present fast mail trains The postal author
self in favor OF sending the mails by train at
H5 me speed OF o, TINS 5 h t @ns a mUi
could readily reach ali parts Of the country But any
took PIP railroad guide, he would be surprised 10
train would bring the mails at IL or 12 O'Clock at
night To many of the principal stations, where
they would necessarily have to wait seve,
raj hours before the morning trans could forward
them people awake TO receive their letters and
papers The morning fast train arrives at these stations
In time for Transmission Of the ails and also reaches
more points When the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
offered its services it chose to take the mails on the
morning train. Col Bangs said that he requested
that the mails should be sent by the 4:15
p. M train, but was told that the train was
loaded with passengers, and to attach extra mail
care would retard its speed. The railroads did not get
any pay for the greater speed OF the fast train IL
was probably considered a good advertisement. lie
thought the companies had resolved TO try aud trust TO
the fberaty Of the Government to grant them some
thing I'm the future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
DEEDS OF BURGLARS AND THIEVES.
'OLICE NOTE

Detective Ferris of Police Headquarters while
walking Third near Twcnethst yesterday morning
Jaw one Of two men who walking together up to
grocery wagon belonging Bussing and steal tub OF
utter which he handed companion Ferris attempted
TO arrest the men when who had the butter threw the
tub away and him tho face and then made ms e.
cape Ferris took the other man 70 Ponce
where he gave OF Thomas Wilson The prisoner was
taken to the WahingtOn place Police Court and was Sc
manded Police Headquarters by Justice BxDy on, p,
vay on Monday and stole coat valued at $40
apartments q Ellen Cummings e. % sd re
clothing iewery, and silverware valued at $3.50.
snGhama o01nS to Co. f sYsnSa So s wss
stolen Monday from truck driven by William F9ley wne
nS a sssed s pce s g. WORTH
Duane ST. Monday night by cutting thelr Wa ann M
unfinished building on Greenwcist ana s1oie 1''VV css'
and a shot gun, valued together at $3.50. -. o..
Sneak thieves entered the boat house OF John Kyle AZ one
hundred and thirty seconds and Harlem River On sunday
while the rowing, and stole god watch anu
S SSRiay one conssni
Thomas Caan 22 YEARS was arrested al = 10 a. M s'f
day and The watch and found in his po.sss o.
broke % ss pnGG9h q e o. aCSf on morning and
worth 90 the property Of John Dorr OF NO Ao'
The APARTMENTS OF Rodcrck Mcdonald at NO. Washing
ton place Monday evening OF clothing worm
s mh9 dss Poce Court at yesrsy
Cassidy held in ba ess ,o he snE 1 in their
At Washing Place Police Court yeefaayo }o am
the person Of William Dougherty Of No 357 Nnthaye
The residence Of q osee at No. 81 Urpeey gausd at
beaten and robbed SIS by three highwaymen on
st. within blocks Of the police station early yesterday
Yohn trnsche IT, was knocked and robbed by two
men While walking Ccdarst West Ioboken early yeseI
urgars broke into the Woodsde Presbyterian Church in
Newark few nights and stole quantity Of carpet
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p O rs RIPT.
2::30 a. m.
AN oFFER TO SELL THE BLACK HILLS.
THE INDIANS WANT $3,5OO,OOO A YEAR ANNUITY
FOR THE HILIs-A SUGGESTION TO MOVE Ne

THE INDIANS WANT $3,5OOOOO A YEAR ANNUITY
FOR THE HILIs-A SUGGESTION TO MOVE Ne
BRAsKA SOUTHWARK.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
RED CLOUD AGENCY, Sept. 81, via Fort Laramie,
Sept. 2S.-The Commission went to the council
grounds this morning under a strong military escort,
and also with an Indian guard. No apprehenslons
need be entertained now, as Little-Big-Man, the
Northern chief leading the discontinued, has
been suppressed by friendly Indians. The
council was opened by Red Cloud, who pre-
scented Red Dog as his spokesman. Red
Dog is tho orator of the Ogallalas. The
next speaker was Little Bear of the Minneconjous.
lie indicated the conclusion of the Indians, that by
the sale of the hills they are to be cared for hand
somely for all time. Spotted Tail followed Little
Bear He put "poser" to the Commission by ask
ing to have Nebraska moved South. The chief
wanted an at once, which, OF
course, the Commission could not give. The
Commission are unanimous not to consider the
demand made, which for the payment OF
49, 800, 900 year for an indefinite period. They
will attend another council tomorrow, and then
withdraw and see what the Great Father has to say.
Two Commissioners Messls. Ashby and Lawrence,
with their clerk, will remain TO deliver the horses
promised TO Young Man Afraid-o Horses. On
the same day the rest Of the Commission will be
en- route for home, with Lieut.. VroOms Third Cav
airy escort
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Cerebro
n.--N
Week Ty. Ty- Men Diph- Small
srding plus phoid lot. nights. Measles liberia poN
Sept Is z 2 z e =

Physcians state that the increase of diphheria has
been proved be in due to the deficient
water supply. 1t is reported that there many tene-
ments where the water has sufficient force TO enable
to reach above the second story The water in these
instances has be carried the floors and is per
mitted stand Ill used up, thus becoming imprcg
mated with impurities Smallpox still dc Sing, only
10 cases being reported last week. against "a for the
week before. There has also been marked decrease In
the number Of OF typhoid fever only ~ cases be-
ing reported last week. u FOR the previous week
TIE ply scians regard this remarkable because this Is
the season when this disease usually most prevalent
This decrease Is mainly attributed TO the strict enforce
neut OF the sanitary measures of the Board OF Health
Dr. Elisha Harris Register of Vital Statistics reported
S6s deaths in this city for the past week against 634 for
the previous This decrease Is mainly attributed TO
smaller number of OF darrhea diseases There
increase the mortality from pulmonary diseases
Intermittent aud other malaria fevers are just now
marking several localities in which paludal malaria pro
duces some fatal results communication received
from the Brooklyn Board Of Health stating that there
had been lately death from yellow fever in the City
Hospital and that members of the OF the schooner
that brought the disease into this port were scattered in
this city The matter referred TO the sanitary Com
mttee.
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FURTHER REPORTS or LOSSES IN TEXAS.

EFFECTS OF THE STORM on BRAzos AND TRINITY
RIVERS.
GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 2S.-The following
additional particulars have been received fr the
mouth Of the Brazos River: The number OF persons
Known to have lost their lives between the peninsula
and San Bernard 81. Judge Cox and his family spent
the night OF Thursday in the trees Some persons
managed to save themselves at the mouth
Of the river. The people from the other
side of the river got Capt Louis Deyots boat Win
ME Wnsteads body was found on Hawkins Prairie, old
Mrs Daniels body at joel Bryans and sOme OF the bod
les Of the Davis family on Gull Prairie ana Others az me
of the cattle and horses are drowned The bridge at
Cedar Lake gone and the fences and trees are swept
later Information from Trinity River to the effect that
tn1se e "r Are Dene 'a and '
In the Trinity the water swept over the
cane twelve feet above o,,s., the bank N, OF ,od ne
low and swampy. The first house above the
mouth was owned =. by DR.: Phealan a.. and oc-
eapied by negroes 1t was entirely carried o swsy
After remaining in the trees from 10 TO hours one OF
them becoming perfectly crazy from fright tore the
The mother Of the family woman Of SO or go
years Of age, was rescued on sunday by @ party
passing down the river , Malnsvi n,, tae
The Iafare Hotel withsood the terrible rush Of wind and
water, but sustained considerable damage The bed
ding and chests Of clothing damaged by water.
The storehonse with full stock Of was washed
away The stables and Outhouses were very much dam
aged The wharf and ways are entirely washed away -.
will take years TO rebuild the place. From the present
feeling Of the people Il 10 believed that many OF them
will emigrae Mr. Mayo Who resides s, h nd an mile e
cattle and 80 horses Mr. Lawrence who lives about two
miles above Wasvie, lost from 900 TO 800 head Of
stock, among them 40 horses, His residence was badly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
THE FALL RIVER STRIEE.

INCENDIARY SPEECHES IN BOSTON.
A LABOR REFORMEEs' MEETISG-G0v. CASTOR AND
THE MANUFACTURERS DrNOUNCED-EXCITEDD DE-
CLARATIONS As TO FALL RIVER.
BOsToN, Sept. 2S.-A meeting OF the Labor
Reformers held at the Sherman House this evening"
to consider tho condition Of the Fall River operatives
The call of the Executive Committee charges tHc
manufacturers with oppression and the Governor Win
subsrryency in calling the whole power OF the State to
aid them. IL concludes with the demand that public
sentiment he aroused to sustain the operatives IN
their resistance to tyranny. Speeches OF highly
infiammatOry nature were made by the Chairman ana
others Two sets Of resolutions were introduced, the
one Of pacific character, the other not. They pro
voked such heated discussion and opposition mat
they withdrawn. One speaker was kiHu
that windows had been broken. lie Lad done something
in that line, he said and would Ike 10 40
beneficial effect in arousiDg the public To the
Importance Oi the issue. Another Thought Fail RIVER an
FAN River aud preach olution The meeting was con
timed late Our, with little change in the pTcNang
tone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
HOUSTON CITY BONDS.

The holders of bonds of the City of Houston,
Texas, yesterday az the Office OF j. C. Chew the
financial agent Of that city, at No 30 Broadway.
Augustus French of Warsaw " Y, presided, and after
some discussion resolutions adopted to the effect
that the holders of bonds propose to accept bond OF
said city the rate Of per cent per annm in lien OF
the bonds held them 1t being the distinct under
standing that such of bonds shall be made by
the action the city authorities of Houston ana the
Legislature of the State of Texas Will fully guarantee
an assessment and collection OF tax sufficient to meet
and pay such and principal IA ii becomes due
Albert H. Ncoay, John j. Van Nostrand and X H. Ark
enburgh we're appointed Committee to confer with Mr..
Chew In regard carrying ont the details of the PLAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
RIVAL RAPID TRANSIT SCHEMES.

RIVAL RAPID TRANSIT SCHEMES.
yHH COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSING ELEVATED PLANS
THREATS OF SUPPORTERS OF DEPRESSED ROADS.
The Rapid Transit Commissioners yesterday
resumed the discussion Of plane Of elevated roads, 1t hav
ing been finally decided that other mode Of cOnstruc
ton would be considered. A plan Of q suspension road
estimated to cost tracks 237 mile was
presented by F. Abbiati The discussion in the Board
largely upon the distance thot should be kept
between supporting columns. This the Commissioners
think ought TO be at least so feet ongtudnay in order
70 create obstruction Of the street They also
gard II essential that the street should be spanned
without columns being placed in the roadway is prob
able that Commissioners will recommend only gen
sra plan plans specifying the engineering require
ments that the road to be built must comply with instead
Of adopting any OF the methods Of construction which
have been submitted to them The cost OF an elevated
road II is stated by OF tho capitalists who Ia expected
TO help in constructing it, will probably exceed the usual
estimate and amount TO 100000 per mile for the strue
re and $500 more for the rolling stock and other
equipments.
The promoters of the depressed plan endeavored in
vain to get hearing before the Commissioners yester-
day They say that they will demand hearing, and II
they cannot get it, they will cripple any elevated road by
influence with the capitalists who support 1t. They also
threaten to endeavor to defeat the work OF the
Commissioners when comes before the Commission 10
be appointed by the supreme Courl 10 acs ID pce VI
living along the roue do not consent TO the building OF
the road. Their ultimate Object is 10 oDliSe thc So
sioners TO resign and then accept a new appoint
under which they can authorize depressed road
They claim that Mcssrs Scott, DOws, Court1ght Tracy
ana capitalists have declared themselves distinctly
IN favor OF the depressed road Mr. CourriSlt ~ ms
own behalf and Mr.. scott representing Mcssrs Dows
and Tracy yesterday denied that they were determined
to have depressed road They had confidence III the
commissioners we're satisfied with their decision, and
would build elevated road Commodore Garrison dc
cined whether not he would help construct an
s.cvatod road. , =,
One OF the Commissioners said yesterday that he had
been the only member OF the Board who mao Den 10,
satisfied with the legal decision rejecting II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
CHARGES AGAINST STEAMBOAT INSPECTORS.

CHARGES AGAINST STEAMBOAT lNSPEClOho
INVESTIGATION BY SPECIAL TREASURY AGENT
Special Treasury Agent Alexander, for sew
era days has been engaged in investigating charges
against Addison supervising Inspector ofsteamooa's
and Boilers In the lid District and John r. Matthew'S
LOG Inspector Of Boilers in this CITY, The specincatohs
set forth that certain times named Messrs Low ana
Matthews had received fees for inspecting vessels az
night had made charges for fictitious transportation OF
pumps alleged have been used for testing boilers ana
after suits had been begun against the owners VI
steamboats, for overcrowdng, had given them speciai
permits which included the excess OF passengers car
RED It is alleged that InspectorGeneral Burnett us
missed the charges after making superficial inquiry
into the facts and that then the Secretary OF the
ury had his attention called to the matter ana
the present Several witnesses nave tes'
fed before the Special Agent among them persons en-
ployed in the Office Of the Local Inspector II was s'ea
Yesterday by persons in Capt. Lows employment that
there was no foundation for the charges, which, they
said had probably had their origin with person no
had been dismissed from the office Tor perpetraS me
very things charged against Capt Low ana MI
Matthews ..x,,
Mr. Alexander told TRIBUNE reporter that the nves.
tcation was not concluded and his position would not
permit him to express opinion In the matter ana mus
In measure PREJUDICE the He will report the result
of his investigation to the Secretary OF the treasury
Cant Addison Low Is at present In Washington, consult
ing with the authorities and Is not expected TO arrive IN
this city before the latter part OF the week
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reuues Of the Board Of Aldermen consulting OF George
N A,S--. wt,.or Il HINT and IsAac Sherman, has

request Of the Board Of Aldermen, consulting OF george
II. Andrevs Wilson q. Hunt. end Isaac Sherman mas
been urging the reduction Of this Gys
state Xssessors in favor Of increased apportonment
has drawn from the Committee protest. sssHss unc
tee claims that last year there was unlns, IN IN
poscd upon the City Of New-Yott 1000
which epresents an Of valuation In the appo
tionment Of over $l73OOOOO0. The Committee con m
an arbitrary exercise power TO oppress and lSssss
large portion Of the people Of this State VINO wingy
however heavy while those burdens seemed TO be az,
ustcd with an impartial purpose but IN their name nnd
the proposed unequal distribution Of tho State tax as
gross violation OF that justice and equity which shouo
people,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
TIE NEw-JERsEY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENI
MENTS.

The New-Jerscy Board of State Canvassers
met at Trenton Monday to count the votes in the
State for and against the Constitutional Amendments
The whole number Of votes cast $685. There were
20 amendments in ALL and each received majority OF
over 600 except the Twelfth Anne ndment. which re
peaed what Is known as the Rive County act and
That carried by 1874 majority Every county gave
majority for all the amendments, except Essex, Hui-
son. Union, and Passac, which gave majority for all
except the Twelfth Amendment. The Catholic opposi-
ton TO school clause did not amount to more than
1000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
STA TIE TAXES.

THE CITY TO PAY MORE THAN HALF.
DEFEAT OF THE REPORT FAVORING A LOWER AS
sEssMfNT OF NEw-YoRK CITY-OUR TAX ST.
233,315 AGAINST 50, 1872, $50 IN THE REST OF
THE STATE.
ALBANY, n. Y, Sept. 2S.-At q meeting of the
State Assessors to-day reports were submitted
equalizng the valuation of property throughout the
State. State Assessor James A. Briggs made mi
nority report which placed the valuation in the city
of New -Ymk at 80 ,OOO, 900 less than the amount
proposed by the majority report. Messrs Wilson 6.
Hunt, Isaac Sherman and Tax Commissioner George
II. Andrews of the City of New-York were present
on behalf of that city, and presented long protest
against the adoption of the majority report, which
makes the tax of the City of NcwYork little more
than half of the entire tax of the State. Consdera-
BILE discussion ensued. which resulted in the adoption
of the majority report by the following vote: Yeas
Messrs. Willcrs Hopkins, Pratt, Sweet Fowler, and
Hadey-8 Nays, Messrs. DOrsheimer, Raines, and
Briggs. The report fixes hetotal equazed value
of the real and personal estate Of the State at go
367 $50 o. and for NewYork City 81 POS, 531 $50
This assessment on the City of NewYork is SOL .5O2
4O4 more than the valuation fixed by the Tax Com
missoners and makes the citys share of the State
tax ST. 233 3l5 against $5.7s2,53 for the rest of
the State Those who voted in the minority were in
favor of fixing the assessment of NewYork City at
the valuation Of the Tax Commissioners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
BENEFIT OF A WAR RECORD.

From The Detroit Free Press.
A hack horse fell down on GratiOt-av yes
terday and among the crowd which gathered were sew
erDl negroes of whom sought boss the job OF get
ting the horse up again He doing good deal OF
talking when friend and brother walked up aud de-
handed:
"Sec heah. who is your
81 is stephen Baker sah," the dgnifed reply.
"And was you in de warp
"Wari war;"
eyes, sah. was you in dc WARP
"NO, sab"
well, den, what business you got bossing around
here You jess stand back and let somebody who in
de do de talking! Now den folks lift up dat hOss
an keep cl'ar of his hind heels"
The one who not in the war meekly sat down on
the curbstone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
TROUBLES IN THE JERSEY CITY SCHOOLS.

At the meeting of the Jersey City Board OF
Education on Monday evening Special Committees were
appointed to investigate the charge Of cruelty in School
No T. WHERE il is alleged. child beaten last Friday,
TO devise plan proven: the pupils from stealing books,
and TO perfect plan for the removal OF incompetent
teachers Superintendent Dickinson said that the theft
OF books by the pupils the Normal School so great
that he thought deposit should DC required from each
pupil receiving books. Several members stated tnat
there were several incompetent teachers employed III the
schools who were not dismissed because Ii deli
cate thing to do The Investigating COmmitice VIII meet
this evening to continue its labOTs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
THE LEE & SHEPARD SETTLEMENTS.

The adjourned meeting of the creditors Of
the publishing house of Lee Shepard Boston, will be
held at their Chursdayl morning when
the report Of the Committee of Creditors Messrs Osgood
sheldon and Others will be submitted and acte upon.
II is thought the house cannot pay than 20
cents but the creditors in the book trade generally
ready to accept that the partners are willing to
start again. The York house OF Lee, Shepard Dill
bingham will resume active business ii is
leved from possible embarrassment on account OF the
Boston firm by the settlement OF the difficulties OF the
latter,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
POSSIBILITY OF OBALDWIN's RECOVERY.

The condition OF tie wounded prlZe-DShter,
Edward O'Badwin who shot by his partner Michael
Tinnell Monday night, IS though dangerous, not alb
solutey hopeless. After being removed from the Park
Hospital the residence of Joseph Cassdy at No. ia
Greenwich-st he passed restless night, owing chiefly
to the fact be had been drinking on the preceding even
ing and o Baldwin passed easy DAY, with no change
for the worse DIR. Shine that although the wounded
man very dangerous condition. there is proba-
bity OF death for several days. and there IL possibility
of his recovery No attempt has been made Ia extract
the two bullets which entered his body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
A PRISONERS ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE.

Edward Mcintyre, age "a years, of No. 36G
Madso-st, arrested Monday night for dsorderIy
conduct by Officer Havery Of the Delsnceyst. police
aud he being taken to the police station, Michael
Smith rescued him from the officer Smith arrested
by Officer Lnderman, and Haverty rearrested Mcintyre
when the latter knocked Haverty down and wrenchcd
away his club Havcrty then drew his revolver and fired
shots Of which lodged in McyIcs side AID the
other in hi, thigh. Smith locked up In the Delaney
Police station and Mcintyre sent to Bellevue
al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
s,ypposEp SUICIDE IN HoBoKEN.

On Monday at midnight Adolph Iiencken
left Q saSsss on washington-st- and went TO MS
home II NJ. ~ Hudson-st., Hoboken Within sn hour
NJ ~as sound dead in h,s bedroom he was widower.
"A of are and boarded the house where he died
he wa agent in this country for Arm In Germany en-
e.sed N manufacturing dry paints. mcmber OF the
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PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Brroort House-The Earl Of Dunraven, Senator
Thomas sayara Of DsawsT. and sa Bailey h
Aldrch OF Boston, Bishop Gregory T. Bede OF ONO
Harris Of Albany Judge d. Rice OF Maine George r. NC
ouse Clarendon HoteLCaPt Jermain Of the bras 81
r. Merrck washington and H. J. Montsgue the Actor
n 81 Eleholas IoteI-Commander f. p. Iull, y. =
NAVY Gen j. X. Moorhesd Of Pittsburgh, exGov 4; u
ponnd OF Wisconsin, and Samuel Farwel OF Utica Nen'
HoThe Hon James Harvey o. Washng'9 on
Poster Ely Of Newport Houss-Pay Director D.
George Harris u g. Navy. Sturfsrdm H9neLLheuI
Wzcb