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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-05-21
Proposals for Stationery.
OFFICE CLERK OF SENkTE

COLUMBIA, S. c., Nav S. 1875.
DURSUANT to the provisions - of an
IL Act of the General Asaemblv an N
proved March q, 1875, sealed nro3osaIa I
will be received at this Office nnt;i 10 1T
July 10, 1875, for supplies Of STATION.
EN- 1or the use OF the Senate, as follows:
~ reams Letter Paper.
SO reams Note Paper. "fFi =,
5O reams Legal Cap Paper. -
30 reams Foolscap Paper. "".i :,
half sheets. = 'f'A'-
20 reams Lithographed Note Paper.
5O Pnperteries, No. 5, full.
20, 900 White, Thick, Adhesive Enva-
lopes, Nos. S and6. -
1000 White. Thick. Adhesive Enve-
lepes; So Nos. 5 nnd 6, Lithogfaphed.
5000 Legal Envelopes, Nos. 10 ind 70.
100 Congress Tie Envelopes.
80 Patent PaSteboard Document Ro,ea
20 reams Bill Paper, one red line, blue
ruling. - = ''1e' - ''0'
Is reams Journal Paper, blue fulinp
reams Flat Cap PAPER. Auh
10 reams Manila Wrapping Paper.
so reams Cap Manila Paper.
10 reams Buff Envelope Paper, 27xs7
b renms Engrossing Paper, Blue, 1es
by 26l inches
SO pounds Twine, assorted sizes.
10 dozen Spool Tape. .ri-a
10 dozen bolts best Linen Tame. extra
heavy. =. -.
SO spools Spool Silk Ribbon, assorted
colors. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
suREwD CONFIDENCE GAME.

A curiOus confidence game WAS brought to
light Yesterday IN the Nineteenth Ward the particulars
of which, az related by the police az follows Several
days AGO a rs9ectaby dressed apparently about TO
wears Of age called upon McCafeIy fitchlan, real
estate dealers at No $50 Tfth-ave He stated that his
name was Taylor that he had retired from business III
Albany and said lie wished TO purchase house MI
HehInan took the in hand, and the woudbe pur'
chaser waa shown several houses. At length he decided
IN buy one lie called on Mr. Hltchman yesterday 20
close the bargain The references were apparently sas
factory and While further preminarics were discussed
At McCaiferty Htchmans Office welldressed female
entered the place. and throwing her arms around MI 1ay
lors neck addressed him her dear uncle, and Kissed
him The two converscd apart, AMI soon atcrward Mr.
TAYLOR informed Mr.. Hclinan that he wishct 10 use
II 30 at settle for purchases Just made ny ms
niece" Mr. Uchman drew his check ri % ana handed
II TO NJ. Taylor Taking the check Mr. Taylor anu The
female went from the real estate office 10 the Wntsor
Hotel There engaged finest apartments III the
house. and taxing the check from what appeared 10 be
Taylor asked the clerk favor him by cashing it, cog-
Dzny the check TO be good The clerk paid out the money
without hesitation.
Meantime Mr. Utchman had become convinced that he
had been the victim OF a confidence game. He nmcd-
ately teeTapned 10 tie bana 10 stop payment vi his
Mr. Taylor aud the lady just departing. officer simmons
called and the two were taken to the Fifty ninth
Street Police Station. TIE man acknOwc sed that his
Henry Lewis, and stated that the woman
his daughter. Upon searching the man the al 10
70 md TIC police say that they believe the 10
plce and his daughter. The swinde is said to be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
THE POLICE BOARD.

CAPT. WILLIAMS TO BE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
IN TIE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FROM Phhs-
IpENT MATsELL TO MAYOR wICKHAN, IN RELA-
TON TO TwOHEYs CHARGES.
The Board of Police held very long execu-
tive session yesterday the object Of which was not MADE
public In the open session Postmaster James appheu
for the detailment Of Officers sylvester Backwood anu
John Walsh for special duty at the new PostOice Inc
application was referred TO the Committee on Kes III"
Discipline and the superintendent was authorized 10 nc
tail the for that duty until otherwise ordered capt
Alexander g. Williams Of the Fourth Precinct was Sou
fenced 70 he publicly reprmanded by the superntcndc.
for using language unbecOming an o1ncer W nnos
who had applied to him police business 1o h
soner Dsbeckcr moved that the Supcriond nj DC or
drd ~ report the names OF all patrolen VINO weIe W
tailed :or detective duty in the different recnc's,
tail ono man i'm each precinct for slch DUTY ah "
the poyer 10 order such detailed oncer 10 posi- a
10 have record kent OF such detailed detective ooco "
The Roard authorized the President 20 alx MS sigma,
nre 10 fine following letter. TO he sent 10 inc MAY VI h
reply to received from MN
T6e hon. WILLIAM H. WicKHAM, Mayor, 5000. -, ro,r In,
SIa: / am TO acknowledge the receip "I ~
Ter OF tho 10Th inst inclOng document sgnei Dy Jon
IT wnsend CONTAINING allegations and charges ashst 'h
Board Police Commissioner ana melnDeIs ia a. on
on anu Instructed 10 that such OF the aneg
charges Ierred the Board ~ Ponce ana uo
any mnropsr action neglect OF duty on the part me
r are without any foundation in fact Inc board, now
ever desires 10 inform Honor that ii will respond 70 sc
GEORGE w. MATsElI- President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
DIT. Gardner, esq, sec'y of the Liberal Club
NEw cIrsToM-uOUsE REGULATIONS.


In compliance with instructions received here
from Washington yesterday, the Surveyor OF TIE Port of
NewYork has issued orders that the new regulations
recurring due entry OF the wearing apparel in actual se
and other personal effects &C. of persons arriving IN the
United states this port shall take effect on ana AFTER
sent l. In the mean time all the steamships that leave
ON and after today will be supplied with
blanks TO be used IN making entry OF
passengers baggage upon the return TRIP
This entry may contain only general description, as
"werng apparel" professional books" implements,
&C. ind eating however, the nature OF the occnpatOn
profession or trade in which such books implements,
&C. are used. separate entry must also he made OF
all dutabe articles contained in each passengers bag
gag" to which tie oath Of the passenger must he an
ncXe This entry must specify each article or the eXc
m9ntty in such manner that the snc may nc reaniiv
itn fled and the actuai cost or foreign hhet value
carried INTO the appropriate col mn opposite cach item
az fhe description The rate ana amount o duties VIII
ne stated in the respective columns by the Customs
officers. . $500. 49, /.
The Surveyor required tn that baggage emf y is
made by each cab passenger and filed il the Chsoii-
house. stated that the exam nation OF baggage IL
necessarily mr. less imperfect because The ofce's
are Obliged the wbarVes OF the eteanslp c"'i
nes which are crowded rs tn rendara thorough
atom impossible. The United States Government
owns wharf at the Battery, which has cost T22ocoo'
and which purchased six or seven years ago VIA
the prp0se OF constructing budng upon IL tntt Wouii
afford suitable place for the examination OF baggaI
aud supply the Government with TIE necessary ba' ee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL ABUSES.

THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED THE CoMP.AiNhNis
FAu. 10 APpEAR-TEsTIMONy FOR THE DEFENSE.
The Kings County Charity Commissioners
continued their investigation yesterday into the alleged
abuses Of Maria Pennington and Eliza Graham, while
patieuts in the hospital Neither Of the coplanan'sh
the case nor their witnesses present and although
summoned twice by Commissioner Morris they had re-
fused 10 appear Dr. j.. p. Smith, Assistant PHYSICIAN
stated that lie had charge OF Mrs. Pennng-
ton for time after her arrival. Her disease
appeared be apoIlectc attack and she was para
lived on one side II her teeth had been knocked out by
the nurse there would been confusion OF te
mouth bat none appeared She we'll taken care or
and fed at first on beef tea and milk punch 1t was Dr.
smith's custom to visit the wards twice daily, ana
oftener II necessary The nurses male and female, were
not allowed to in the wards together nj nIeh lie
had never seen Hardy under the influence OF liio.
When nnrses guilty. Of intoxcaion they "efe us
charged invariably. a---,-..,..
DR. Charles II. Cook Acting Medical superintendent.
corroboratad the testimony Of DR.. smith, He sad tht
there had been no cOversng lOud taking IN the haS
AT night nor had any complaint OF llsaS' III nc prca-
ont case bren made to him. Mrs Uardys general appear
ance was good she had not been known 10 be under the
influence OF liquor since he took charge OF tlo no.su
A. Koerfer, clerk Of the hospital sfatca nat ME- I'u
nington on leaving said TO him that sac was very Wen
aud that se came there unable To walk, hut 10 the ni
treatment she had received at the hospH her recovery
was due She ma e no cOmpainst an u the nse. NO
Mrs Pennin dons stay. This closed tho esui0hy anu
TIC Chairman di ectcd to renort tn rcil oi tc III
yesigation the Board of Commissioners OF Chaiy ~
their next regular meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
Mr. WALSH RETIRES FROM THE TAllMANY
COMMITTEE.

TIE LETTER or BT3iGNATIOS-A IRoNINENT DPID-
GRATIS OPINION OF HE CAUSE OF T!iE RETIRE.
MENT.
Al meeting of the Tanmany Hall General
Committee Of tie III Assembly District, held a, the CO.
lumbar Hotel last evening, jeremiah Murphy in the
chair, the resignation Of William Walsh, County Cefk
a member Of the Com nee recei, ed and pied
Following is the letter OF resignation:
NEw-YoRK. Aug. 90, 1875
To the Hon. JEREMIAH MUKrHY, Chairman DemOcrQttc
Republican General Comsaitee nj AeseGlbtg District
DE- am advised by my pliysiran that IL wOnd
be exceedingly dangerous FOR Inc u Ia. active pare
the approaching political eanF"ss ana IN view OF the
fact that nave been an invalid now for than
wear and am rapidly rega.nng my health, deem 1t my
duty tender my resignation ~ this lime In order that
YOUR COmnitte, be enabled 10 substitute Oter
person who can serve in Of party
better than could hope 10 do were to remain an active
member In retiring from the Committee, permit
tender 10 you nd them my sincere thanks for the kind
and favor they have on ali occasions shown me, and
TO wish you and them in al undertakings
Yours very truly, "A WALSH.
Vacancies in the membership Of the Committee were
then filed by election Of Geo. Horn in place OF Mr.
Walsh and Of Harry Howard in place of Geo Middleton
deceased The Committee approved the action OF the
Tammany Hall Investigating Committee "a TO the disaf
feccd districts, ard pledged the organization 10 TAM
many Hall in the Fail election.
A reporter OF TIE TRIBUNE converted last evening
with prominent Democrat opposed t. the present maI
agcmept OF TaInmany Hail. AMI WAS informed by him
that the real reason for Mr.. Wass rcsgnaon did not
appear IN LIS letter. Mr. Walsh, he said, had appointed
certain friends of MI Morrssey and Mr. Hayes to clerk
ships in hi Office and understood that ter removal
had been demanded by the managers and their successors
already indicated Mr. Walsh claimed that he was indebted
these for his election, and that they had not yet
been found disloyal to the party lie could not therefore
remove these clerks Who faithfully discharged their
duties and good Democrats II they sod he found
working against TaInnaDy Hall on election day 1t would
tn be time " consider the oprety OF removing tLe
Finding himself hart pressed all sides Mr. Walsh In
order 10 relieve himself from further annoy anee retired
from the General Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
THE CHARGES AGAINST TRACY ROBINSON
WITHDRAWN.

An amcable settlement has put an end to
the suits between the Panama Railroad Company and
Tracy Robinsin. A more careful examination OF Mr..
Robnsons accounts has established his innocence, and
the Board Of Directors, at meeting held in this city
Aug. rs, unanimously adopted the following resou-
ton:
Resoired That the suits initiated under former adj
ninsiration OF this Company against Tracy Robinson
lats Fiscal Agent and Assistant superintendent and the
counter suits brought by the defendant against Ruius
Hatch have been aIIicably settled and discontinued to
the satisfaction Of all parties to the said actOns aud
having appeared during the investigation set foot that
the grounds of complaint from old and detective
system Of accounts and Of executive management and
moi from wrong intent III dong the part Of Mr.
Robinson the Directors take pleasure In exonernting
hu from all charges, and IN restoring ~ him, as Tar ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
TERMINAL CHARGES.
TIE PROPOSED INCREASE OF ELEVATOR lax AND
CANAL TOLLS AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF TIE
DIS AsIHnIrs EEFECr UPON THE GRAIN Trade.

YUE PROPOSED INCREASE OF ELEVATOR lax AND
CANAL TOLLS AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE
DISASTROUS EFFECT UPON THE GRAIN TRADE.
The letter of Thomas Raines, State Treas
ure in relation the proposed increase Of charges
grain by the Eevatng Association NJ Buffalo, and
quoting meeting OF the Canal Board to take action for
higher tolls. has excited considerable comment
reporter Of THE TRIBUNE called yesterday
on David Dows, T. L. Burgess, the officers
OF the Cheap Transportation Society, and others
interested, and informed that tue increase
OF charges grain by the Buffalo Eevatng Association
hal been made recently, and many merchants
OF town for the Summer that steps had been taken
10 remonsae a1d the letter Of the State Treasurer In
calling meeting Of the Canal Board pected
The charges 1t was stated, had formerly been one
threcquarter cent on the bushc-one cent against
grain, and three-quarer cent against the vessel. by
agreement with the Canal Board this Spring the charge
against the grain taken Oh, and that against
Tie vessel reduced to One-eighth Of a
cent and the canal tolls were correspond
ingiy reduced The Buffalo Elevating Association
nov propose TO make charge VI seven-eghths OF "a
cent ON the grain, and continue the oneeighth OF a
cent vessel making total charge for elevator Of
(eap Transportation Society stated that this increase
of the charges would be great injury "a the grain trade
The reductions made ia the Spring had been agreed upon
because IL had been clearly shown that The grain trade
was being gradually driven frUlD New York and
transferred baltimore by the heavy terminal charges
tolls and doubling tine charges for the elevators could
only work mischief, and ne DOped that some arrange
nent might be made by which this tax grain would be
reduced " the very lowest possible amount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
TESTIMONIAL TO NICLAS MULLER.

LETTER OF WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT To TIE LIB
ERAL CLUB.
The following letter has been received by ID.
T. Gardner Secretary of the Liberal Club, from william
Crion Bryant in response TO letter giving Information
of the death Of Niclas Miller:
CUMNISGToN, Mass, Aug 90 l-7o.
DEAR SIR: Yours of the 17th by which was mo rnc
OF lie death of tie poei-,rinter, Ncias Muller Ic'c
me last night too late for this 10 reach you before me
meeting OF the Liberal Club. am truly sorry IT, near
Of his departure. lie truc poet and long ocOic
knew anything OF his personal history mt "och Oh
Iis "Tie Paradise OF Tears" which Impressed me
flat was induced TO render IL INTO English NefSr:
lie was the author OF several excellent versions o,
English poems bnt his original verses have Il drcdch
favor of the German mini, aid possess Inc subtle charm
which arises the power OF fnsing togcthcr the on
iecs of external nature with the emotions OF te heart
and in this waV ntensifyng the expires son az The itff
The LIBERAL Club does Itself honor In paying Inc trloue
70 Ills memory which, understand from your note Is
contemplated regret that cannot he with you TINS
evening take part in it, am, Sir rGspeci4y Yours
" II cardnnr esn Cody of the Iihrrnl Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28

frat mortgage bonds to present first mortgage bonod
pons second preferred stock to second mortgage bond
holders common stock to floating debt creditors, ana
vision il made in tine report for rebuilding or lifting inc
tressle bidcps furnishing iron ties or other neces,
saries of the road II IS believed that this report Will
lead TO considerable discussion wheh submitted TO the
general meeting Of the bondhOlders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
sTABBlNG ARRAY IN WARREN ST.

At about p. m. yesterday, Henry Thoman
and William Tudernan, who employed in the shoe
store Of Meer Bros. Coz at No 81 warrenet. had an
alteration, In which Thoman attempted force Tuder-
10 leave the store Tndcrman resisted drew knife
aud stabbed Thoman in the left arm. incting severe
flesh wound Thoman OF AZ years, while his n-
sailan In only boy OF ID. Thoman taken TO tis
Park Hospital, ana Tuderman was arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
GOV. TILDEN SUSTAINED IN THE SOUTHERN
TIER.

ACTION OF TIE TIOGt COUNTY CONVENTION
sIMIL.R RESOLUTION IL ToMiKIHs COUNTY.
The Democratic Liberal County Convention
Of Tio4a County wac held at Owcgo on Wedne sily.
Charles D. Niyoa Of Oweg, presided. The fonowin-
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
F,Y&: That approving generally the administration ~
Gov Tdcn. especially approve aud Will do our ut
most Ia sustain his courSc against The canal RING cor
ruut oici and public pegulat0rs. Let them ne Pun
shcd for their cI1mes ana made 10 ds5OrIe teir cofrui
gains.
ccgnd That rejoicing q! the reduction already erected
in State taxation, INSIST that the WORK sioai 20 Oh
ill., by return the honesty and ccoDOny OF orr carrier
history STATE. sail nave made the burden oil TAX
alton lii:lt ~ il then was.
Jhiyd That the fearful CorIup n. extravaganza, ana
whcn have cr"pt injo county town. AMI niunic
pal expenditures have scdcey less ihan the same evils
in state affairs contributed 10 b. ing upon honest indus
try burden OF taxation too heavy 10 be longer endured
and demand, therefore, reform III iLefc 'NIrnd
tures az no less necessary Tie removal Of thai brrc
Fourth That, believing fully Ill tne election OF all our
principal Officers wEctncr legislative, administrative
syst Consistent with the American theory OF GOVERN
mcn nevertheless realle hat under ms or under
other systems mistakes may occur, and We favor lhc:c
fore. strict accountability and prompt ana cig.ent
remedy. by expulsion, Impeachment, or removal.
The Tompk ms Democratic County Convention met ut
Ithaca the same day, ana alter electng delegates
the State Convention the Hon Geo ". Schuyler tie As
sembymau from TOmpkns, and u warm supporter Of
Gov. TIldcD Daniel W. Bailey, and George B. Davis,
adopted the following resolutions:
Resolred That, rendering 20 Goy Tilden our hcarcst
thanks for the Of Reform which he has naIi-
guritcd, pledge t. nn cordial and united support
III his efforts ieucc taxation aul pI1y tle politics OF
the State and country.
Resoired That call upon the delegates selected
represent IN the State and Senatorial Conventions 10
for the nomination OF such men only as known
TO he pcr.C ct sympathy and accord with
administration OF the Governor % tie State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
BONDS OF THE EEw-JERsEY MIDLAND RAIL
Road.

The Committee Of the first mortgage bond
holders Of the NewJssey Midland Railroad met yester-
day and decided upon their report to the general meeting
Of bondnolders 70 he held within few days. Among
those present were Mr.. Halstead, President; McSsrs
Leland Francis, Ely, and Jones After considerable dis
cussioD the report agreed TO- but not unanimously
The meeting private, but II was aseetained that
proysion las been made the report 70 issue So 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
HOME NEWS.
THERMOMETER, YESTERDAY. AT HUoNuTs IN
BROADWAY
sas.s7'. Noon. 73'. ~ 79' Mihn niy o.
Highest during the day 79o i9weM %.
Avsrsss G0L5. same day, 1874, $50.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

ErerrH Houso-Rear- Admiral Reed Wordeni y; -
~ and Wiiiam ID Bishop President Of tho New YORK new
Haven and Hartford ailroad Company @s'sSp'w eh
oias Hofc-George Collector Of the Fort OF
and q, IT. Northam Of Hartford. Clarendon Hokt-M
Yrra,azaral NJ Chill Fi 1rsnus grsssman W.
IL Barnum Of osnecticut and General Daniel Tyler 81 AS
bama - Norman Home-Baron X. Osten sack IN OF AM
bridge Mass HopSeJ H. Moohead OF iit'spush'
and J. d. Cameron Of Harrisburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
City Advertisers.
Messrs GEO. P. R0WELL & Co. are authorized to
receive Advertisements for all the City Daies at the
prices demanded at the various offices Of publication

in daily mail otherwise
Of mmntwe
which has
the distribution circulars pamphlets and
with their acknowledged position ppretos the most complete ana '
furnished through Of reveals the fact
Of
their possession Still another class uses the information post
ton
reMl which would enable
therefore, advertising when
asked and the contract awarded 10 uo
lowe
consider who will work cheapest but who will
work best and efctualy
perfect invite competition for his business and award
the
no
CONCENTRATIONS.
NEs-YorK Apn2s ls7i}
for h Why T %ay
arSs @ r @ @ $ M %
et"'e honest 'o""n"
"eE
n sP6 That yGR fNoSr A rCR kM
rRSMS!F CON
seUous DURING TIE Blk okshVAN fTn x % HAVE
at of
all their WELL
which awarded the lowest bidder
ton for GOOD sERvC rather Il
Offices, III Park-row, City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28

lies in their power the good namc which hs 20 long
maintained In tte COmpany's service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
Ferry Road was entered ~ burglars Thulsoay night and
robbed Of $bO worth Of wearing apparel

Ferry Road entered burglars ThuRsosy night and
robbed VI $6V worth Of wearing apparel.
tAnnsoncemenuJ
Many druggists have BURNETT's COLOGNE.
DR.. LYONs TOOTH TABLETS.
standard toilet preparation
J.uNpBORG's CALIFORNIA WATER for the
toilet bath substitute for Cologne or Bay Rum
ROBERT BONNER
has written us: "I have used DAIEYs 0AIvASc HORSE
SALyE for Cuts and md IL 10 De an
tce" the best thing known for GALS anu bcratches
Sold everywhere ~ cents
An approved, safe, and speedy remedy for
Darrhea Dy Cholera, summer Conf iniIt ana al
Bowel Affections may hal In Dr JAYNEs CAEhaNiiEt
B.LsAx prudent will keep bottle OF ~ useu mou
cine by them.
IAapLOUGH's PYRETIc SALINE is the cure Tor
fevers bousness smaroy, akin diseases and many Ge
Spring and Summer aimerl Sold by Chemss
tile world. and the Maker, liJ Hol6onhi Londoh Eub'
Use substitute.