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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF w.YoRK.................Noy. 2s
CLEARED.
Steamship Nevada (Brl Jones' Liverpool via Queenstown
Williams & GuiOn.
~
steamship Columbus. Reed. Havana W. r. Clyde & Co
steamship Of Antonio, Pennington Galveston
Key West, q. II. Mallory u Co.
steamship Cleopatra, Buckley savannah. Ca Murray. Fer
q
steamship philadelphia. Davis Philadelphia, Jas Hand.
steamship 4. e. sinners warren Philadelphia, Jas Hand
steamship Isaac Ben lawrcnoe Norfolk CITY Point aud
Rchin0nd. Old Dominion StoamshipCO
Steamship Richmond Kelly, Norfolk, City Point and Rich
mund, on Dominion steamship Co
steamship Glaucus, Bearsr. Boston. III. /. Dmock.
Prircip, Boeio Queenstown Falmouth for
orders. Benham & Boaesen.
Iiosalia tal Pesce. Naples, anro story Scsrpa
Bark Howe OBJ McNoly, Havre, q. W. Bertaux.
Brig John II. crandon. Pierce. London. 5uan & son
Brig Princess Beatrice. Simmons ronta PetIe H. A. Vat
able & son.
schr May Munroe, Han. Havana. Parsons n Loud
Margaret rloyeT Blizzard, Wilmington. Dell 4. L. Knee
land.
rchr MARY A. WINS Bedtime Norfolk Va Isasc II. Staples
sohr Saruh l., Upton, Brueswica, Ga Warren Ray.
scLr wall Is ats, Jacksonville, Narr0n Ray.
Sehr Freddie waiter. spauiiins. ~ Marc. H. Murray .r
sohr r. A. Forsyth. nobbie stamford. stamford hanutac
turing 20
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Barre Potomac, Jones, Philadelphia, Jas Hand.
ARRIVED

Steamship CITY MERIDA, Reynolds Orleans Oct ~
Pogeso iith and Havana 18TH with mdsc and pass to r.
stssm.Sip Navarnio u,r) Butler Huh. Eng, Nov 3,
via southampton sth with mdse and pass to chss L. Wright
steamship Rlchmona Key Richmona CITY Point. and
sIn Indeayor WsriaDd Manila III days. with mdse
Ship Shakespeare (Ger, Fechter, Bremen - days. with
Snip st. Patrick formerly steamship, srat Of aud from
BsrE David Taylor Cof St John N b., Atkinson Barrow
Bafg Eiuari IGer) Halberstadt Antwerp and the
ai Mnsa1sns. orin Angostura 10 days with mdss
BsrA Curacao tof Windsor, n. 81 Loekh@1 Curacao ~
iDan). Robinson, Pernambuco 40 days, with
ns caielo Giro Gta DAudris Leghorn 70 days. with
Brig sagua Cof Philadelphia Munday Porto csoollo 10
big Emily d and from Belize II days With mdss
schr Mary r. Douglass (of Boohbsy hon, ST. Christopher
IL day" wit" salt uruo,,xn,
psrS ybs pi YamSS ~ s KsTasy fTe%
to the city this a. m -
BOSTON, Nov. 23-Arryed steamship Dominion (Br) from
DELAWARE BRr ,KwArER Nov 23-NOon.-The brig Laura
ana 'n cbs , ao ii o es mm 1' "S saa
nj ne Ss us'G ia the nasiog The scbr Geo n NJ
Coey from Norolk arrived tnis morning with lumber
Newcastle Del, Nov. 23-Noon.-Tho schrs Hattie NJ
ON Boston passed up and anchored above here
steamship rosve. from Aeio passed up at lO:io TINS
City OF Atlanta, schT-. A.
Bentley aud LILY NswlOrA. Cleared I'D, ilie
Souhrd .brb, Or Liverpool
GALVESTON, 22-ArTiyed sehr Amos Edwards, from
PIuisdcpnla
BEDFORD Nov. 23.-ArTiyed, solTs Monmouth, from
sailed seGrs Coi and lioen. Tor Se~.Yors.
FOREIGN rOKrs.
uAvRg. Nov 23.-1he hamburg American steamship klop
stoc4 le rs DOrt 100 NewiorA on sunday avins 7en e
tanned day Ia port. .
LONDON nov 25-Saled for the United states; DAVID A.
Preston Aer.Aai LOUISE Capt Morcn, tnaTi0,t Cspt val
ls fanny NJ Cary, Agaha, Maggie Mliiar, AOJ.aT Gun
I,a. OASIS NlctOuts IIayrs siJFy Inaycr, Al. H. VIM
emp, Arrived out On the l2n ihst, NeptdEe
Gibraltar arrived out the lOi list, A. Df0ussOt
the i9th ist- OiO DevIges Jue~ SuDs1iDe
tue later at j. saDre I'd LASH
Ludwig, the channel, and Emma
DISASTERS.
Nov. 23.Inc schr ChttOef, ffOurley
wihca arrived ron Aew-Or'oas, Experiences uoa'y
weather alu had Rigging damaged.
CALAIS Aie. 43Ine y H. Pray, Of and for Penn
broke Lg.i, ashore risy latte RIVER lgut
House islalu, anu lies
me yeauo cutter Oopy Bono 10 assistance
morning.
SPOKEN.
nov. 90 in lat 36 20 ", "a % ship Dueep singh
orb Oa.cut,a Iof Ne".fOfA -
lrOy Aafesf shiJ, Aers FIN Page.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
DEPARTURE or FOREIGN MAILS.
WEDNESDAY. NOV. 81.

WEDNESDAY. NOV. "a.
and Liverpool by the steamship
Boih ua close 10 Supplementary Mail Is
cpsed Al II N. steamship sails az p from Cunard
THURSDAY. NOV. 25
ThsnI gyng DayPost once aud all domestic Mails close
at 10 a. n.
steamship Gtlsri. mails close 1850 a. supple
closed l3n D. Steamship sails
m, from Pier oi Third ST.. HODOken
For cuba the West indies, by the steamship City
OF New. YORK mails close at y. \ supplementary
Mall closed at 2AOp. steamship sails at p M. iron
P.cr No. g. North RIVER
FOR The Netherlands direct by steamship mails
close ll50a steamship sails at lSO H. fom Payona
FRIDAY. Nov. 20
No steamship Mails.
For Engand ireland, Wales AM France, VIA Queenstown
and Liverpool by steamship c. mails close
a. Supplementary mail is closed at ~ IS y.
steamship sails at from Per No. 80 trth River
For Europe ana Bremen nv the steamship
cosd at 30 steamship sails at y. h. from Pier foot
% rhinst., IobOken.
For and only Via Glasgow the steamship Caledonia
mails close / a \ Supplementary Mail Il closed
i2t5 steamship sails at r. in nom Pier No 20
French Mail (roct) by the steamship France, closes
A supplementary Mail H. closed at IL 40 IN. steam
ship sails from 80. North River
aud Kingston, by the steamship Atlas malls close
Steamship sails at II frCm Pier No. 81 North
RIVER. -. -. 90
All Mails Ii O'Clock The Postoflco Is open
from u IN. 10 III o. III.
Mails Key West every Saturday closing the
Post ONCE at =.
Mails Tor NewIonndand close at the NewYork Pos,o
mail Tor Halifax " s. Is closed at the New York Post
o.hce every day at 1870 .. IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
RAILWAY DANCER sIGNALs.

Since the building of the Grand Central De-
DOT much money cas- been expended in pericctns ss
tenn Of electric signals which should preclude the posi-
bty of an accident from collisions between the depot
and the junction beyond the Harlem River. distance Of
six miles, Within three weeks the system invented and
perfected by David Rousseau has been put in fu opera
tion and was inspected yesterday.
On an average, more than $50 trains daily pass in aud
ont Of the Grand Central Depot the double track
The ordinary danger Of collision 10 than doubled by
the fact that the up track crosses the down track nne
blocks from the depot The train dispatcher sits In II
little room elevated above the track ut the north end OF
the depot and by the aid Of electric signals and key
board connecting with block signals and bells. easily
manages this intricate business. Seacting signals
placed at Fifty-secOnd and Fioth-sts below, and at
Fifty-fourh Flity-sixth, and Fifiyntsts above the
Fftyhir-st crossing Incoming trains have the right
OF way When Of these reaches Fifty-nintlst the
pressure on the rail closes the circuit 10y ingenious
Device and rings bell in the d,opaiehers
until The one announced Las passed the cross
ing at Ffty-third-st. wnen the bell stops ringing
Wien train is starting from the depot the dispatcher
touches key, and the signals rom fiyioIh u ffty
nnth-.t change from white 10 red. the signal Of danger
TO incoming trains and the danger signals al filtictn
and Fitiy-second-sts change to white When the out
going train reaches FylOurthst the pressure on the
rail closes the circuit and rcycrscs the signals
again, giving incoming trains the light OF
way These solf-aclmg signals are mile
apart, and indicate danger after tram has
At bridge at Harlem the watcnan cannot open
bridge until danger signals set ON both sides, and
when bridge shuts. hell rings until safety signals are
set The machinery employed IL very simple and not
likely 10 get order Three years IL eos, 300
month ODcrntc the electric system OI signals. Now
Il costs only $50 mouth. aud siH do the work OF l6
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
CUsTOM.HOUsE REDUCTIONS

A plan is under consideration by which the
expenses at the Custom-houso viii be reduced both by
decrease in the number OF employees and by diminishing
salaries The reduction OF salary VIII not affect deputy
collectors Inspectors weigncrs, night watcbmen, and
those whose salaries fixed by law but only such per-
sons from the auditor down. paid under the regu
lsons of the Treasury Department. Congress appro-
PIRATES 80 100000 for collecting the In this
port and during the past year about has been
spent Much OF that sum. however used in the n-
proyeinent the Naval Office and IN making extensive
repairs about she CustOmhOuse. The expenses would he
eFs than 600 without reduction to the appTO-
pratlon So that the number OF clerks TO be dispensed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
cHEEyERs CLAIM AGAINST CLEws.

WITHDRAWAL Oh PROOF or DEBT-THE REASONS
Tie examination of Benjamin III. Cheever
before Edgar Ketchuni Register in Bankruptcy in rela
ton TO his claim against the bankrupt firm of Henry
Cews 60. for his alleged share OF the prons of the
United states agency obtained for the firm was brought
abrupt although not altogether unexpected close
yesterday. Mr. Choeyer appeared with his counsel Ed
ward r. Bartlett. and Withdrew his claim Following is
the letter Of withdrawal:
EDGAR KTICHUN. esq, Register IN Bonkrupseg
DEAR SIR; proved my clam in bankruptcy against
Henry ClsYs Co time since Tor two reasons. VIZ
l. 1, at that time, had reason to believe that Tie
trustees ia bankruptcy were likely to receive assets from
the estate OF tie bankuts 10 considerable amount ana
that creditors might reasonably expect dividends on
their claims.
H. felt TO he my duty TO appear in the bankruptcy
proceedings creditor and oppose any application Mr.
now fnd an entire change in the situation. Regard
ing assets, careful examination satisfies that the
creditors OF Henry Clews Co have little to hope for As
10 opposing Mr. Cicwss discharge " IS now certain that
number Of creditors, representing large claims. ard a
pear dstinguised law firm ia this city, viii ylgOr
ousy contest the ISSUES thereof The points had con-
telnplaed embodying In my own specifications In oppo
stOn 10 discharge will be used In the interest OF the
creditDis referred Therefore, while satisfied
there would b. difficulty ia maintaining my position
as creditor Of Henry Ciews Co.. am not disposed To
longer continue legal contest that at best can only re
suit ia barren victory therefore withdraw nay proof
of debt. Your respectfully, BKSJAHIS X. CHLEyER"
Hete- York. Nov. 20, 1870.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
ANNIVERSARY OF THE woMAN's HOSPITAL.

The Doth anniversary of the WOman's Hos
pal was held at the Hospital in East Forty nnth-si.
Yesterday. The Indictment weather did not prevent a
good attendance. The Hon. James W. Beekman Presi-
dent Of the Board OF Governors presided Among those
present DIS Emmett Peasee, and Post Of the Med
zeal I,oard John Taylor Johnston, c. I. NJ Davis. W. W.
HopIin, IT, and A. II. WetmOre. The exercises opened
with prayer By the Rev Mr. Rustin The report of the
Lady Supervisors then read, and followed by the re-
port OF their Treasurer which showed that the receipts
for the year ending Nov. l. 1873, were S3l,l3o d;
cxpcndturcs for the same period. $3l,01l IL.
TIL, medical report was submitted 10y DR.. Thomas. There
had been no epidemic IN the hospital during the year
5O CAGES had been treated 206 operations had been per
formed and ~ deaths occurred. There 30 patients
now In The house Dr. FOFdyce Barker read the medical
address He said That during the 20 years Of The exist
cnce Of the hospital 300 women had been received in
the Institution, of whom 1876 had been discharged
cured About 80 discharged as incurlbc, and ~
deaths had taken place 9j d received treatment rs
outdoor patients The Rev. Dr Taylor Of the Church OF
the Tabernacle delivered the closing address. build
ing, knows as the pavilion capable Of accommodating
between 200 and 800 persons been erected ON the
grounds hut lack OF fluids prevents the completion OF
the interior for the reception OF Patients
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24

North Second Street. &C. Railroad Company. respondent
argued by H. for appellants and BY d. T. walden
for responat Mt ..,,.. :,
No. 3I4-Welter 8 Church. appellant sgt Elizabeth n.
Cagger and Others respondents; areu.d W HeoenSo
for appellant, ard <. Hand for respondents
33l-In OF George Elsie argued by CbMes
Miller for appellants and William Barnes 10, respondent
-App1 al dismiss . -,
335-rhe Equitable Life Assurance Society OF the
United States respondent Phgbe Stevens and anot
executors appe ants argued by Samuel Hand OF coun
a. for appellants and by D. ID. Lori for respondent -
No. G-Anson NJ Baker, respondent agt The Home iaie
Company appellant argued by A. H. Capweh ior
appellant, and by A. ". Bingham for respondent
Proclamation made, aud the Court adjourned
tho day calendar OF the Court OF Appeals ior
Wednesday Nov. "a Nos SO, Al. %, 90, SO, g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
DOCK DEPARTMENT METHODS.
1IUCN DEL DH'ff'O'''''
INVESTIGATION BY THE STATE SENATE CoMhliIEh-
Ex-cHIEF ENGINEER GRABAM's DEFENSE OF HIS

INVESTIGATION BY THE STATE SENATE COMMITTEE
Ex-cHIEF rNGIsKYR GRAHAMs DEFENSE OF HIS
WORK.
At the session of the Senate committee,
which is engaged investigating the municipal depart
mons yesterday, Salem H. Wales President OF Tue ne
na,tment Of Docks stated that tidal Observers had
been abolished when employed they did Work OF various
kinds Edward Mcdonald. diver and former mason III
the Department said that he had reported deeoS III tue
walls at Canal and Kingsts to Chief Engineer Green ana
TO the superintendent OF the work ut those points Inc
concrete which was used hardened with difficulty.
william W. Burnham bookkeeper in the Department
testified that he never knew Of the Department making
renars where the leases provided that the essees should
attend TO necessary repairs He did not know that any
commissions were paid to employees for pun chasing ma
terals nor that drawings had been made Tor private per
49,, -,
Gen c. X Graham, formerly Engineer in Chief OF the
Dock Department DESCRIBED The pier at the Battery ana
lis method ~ renedying the defects which lie found IN
H. These dcfects not due To fsus III the desgn or
construction but TO unequal substance when cOud n {
he guarded nganst The cost OF the wall was 1907 ~
per foot The cost Of the frst three arches was SlOO
900 lie estimated that the cost OF the entire pier NOtlu
bc about 5000 900 also described the construction
OF the buikheads at Canal, Christopher, snd hlng-ss.
There the Jeon e.. oldSse system was einpi!el wan
similar to this was built in the Brooklyn Navy laid'
which stood Tor many years The work nj Canalst ne
personally directed and fault could be found with IL
The Department. and the BLOCKS were exposed bciOic
they had ndnraed. Mcdonald who. he Thought was an
invaluable reported any defect IN the wall at
lanast. Col Mcehan was a man or irregular hinlS'
and was also incompetent. Gen Graham SAID Ia was u
misfortune that Pier No. had been carried ont az far as
II had at present. He thought divers should not he en-
rs an ornament rather than for use. street 2oD tet
wide he thought. would he useless. The pics in the
East River il carried out, could not withstand the iorce
The Committee adjourned until to-day at 10l2 q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
BUsrYrss NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

An assignment for the benefit of creditors by
Otto r. Schroeder James NJ COoo was fled yesterday
l. H. Baldwin OF No. - arkplace dealer In house FUR
nj iug goods has made assignment 10 W II. Wels-
more in consequence Of business difficulties. l. NJ Bow
ana Charles Jones asgnces Of The BROOKLYN Union, nave
sent circular to their creditors stating that they have
received IN offer 2 goo for the property Of tue bank
rupt corporation and asking whether they wiz accept
the offer or ms upon public sale Of the property.
statement OF the assets and liabilities OF Isaac T.
Never importer, at No. 800 Broadway, who failed last
month"; has been prepared by the assignee Frederick
Lewis The tota, cash value II cts rs f l3f 80 The
o.al amount Of unsecured liabilities - stated To be
sJ2S2J4 9s Mr. Lewis estimates that the cirdola VIII
ultimately receive dividends amounting 10 about II per
cent A large amount OF the liabilities A. Leld ~ nlei-
chants in EurOl'. . - ~ :.
me negotiations with the creditors OF s. H. Potter q
Co pr iucc merchants. OF No. ~ Hrrad-st, tOi SET
Element on basis of 30 per cent having Iaed, the
Grnl has gone into bankruptcy. The following are the
principal creditors: y. D. 3iar,in, CITY Natlnud Sank,
and IToomc County National Bank Oi bingAalulun. n.
4 NJ $50; Mr. Potter. so 800; ID. 4. Potter, 1000
y EeiculIn $1,000; a. A. Morgan ~ Co. -. 100 to;
,;crurll- Aine lean Bank, @6OlS; booth q Castor.
Geneva ONO. ~ $50 81; Hodsson d son. whitehall,
\ T. 1854 So. The liabilities OF the n1r are @bOit
sGl 900 sist OF stock vailed az - ioOO
,ud debts due, $4,000. samuci Il. Potter individually
mas ,uoerty e. inai ed At $4,000, and Gobs due him
OF -, GOO HIS individual q bic amount 10 I'll 900.
Proceedings have been taken for voluntary ana inYOl-
un.ary bankruptcy OF the In 9f William MOlcE SONS,
ne -rg L rst!icrS who made assignment q Joseph
H. Goo Twin Tor benefit al thcr creditors In :ioDcr
Ihe following the names oi The hsoss creditors:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
EFFORTS FOR REDUCED POSTAGE.
A CONFERENCE BETWEEN PosIMAN1"R-GENkRAL
JEWELL. AND SEVERAL PUBLISHERS.

JEWELL. AND SEVERAL PUBLISHERS.
Mr.. Appleton of the publishing house OF D..
Appleton & Co.. biT Sheldon, publisher OF The G0I"Ty
MIR. Smith publisher Of Scribaeys Monthly; Mr. Blake
man Of tho publishing house of Ivson, Brakeman 20"
and Mr. Frrely Vice President Of the Board of Trade
met Postmaster General Jewell yesterday at the Office OF
James and informally discussed The question
OF the repeal OF law imposing double rate OF postage
on thirlolass mail matter. which consists OF DooKs'
magazines. transient newspapers, maps prints. and
things of like character and bulbs roots ana seeds Is
the law now stands postage at the rate Of one cent for
each ounce or fraction thereof must De aid on tmdass
matter while under the old law only cnehaf cent per
charged
Mr. shedon said chat if tho Law should he repealed
this Winter The book trade of the entire country would
greatly improve Mr.. smith thought il for the ill
telcst Of the Government to build up the literature Of
the country and TO establish national literature and
that the repeal the law would be useful 10 this end
Postinaster4eDeral Jewell suggested that newspapers
be sa by mail at the rate Of cent for every four
ounces but did favor the reduction OF the present
rate OF postage books. because they were merchan-
disc well" said Hr. APP etOn 1--WE receive through
tho ma sample books foreign countries upOn
which Che postage has been paid, and though
nay nothing for them" Mr. Jewell asked Nj.
Jaines If Gatiabo aTcle were passed through us Office
and Nh james replied that he did mol thIhk sample
books erre dutiable a. io'rcbandise Mr. NouniNns,
PostOfce Ia this city said that now only one book TO 70
magazines was sent 10y mall Mr. Appleton remarked
cents per pound M Fdrrelly suggested that postage
ON transient newspapers should be al the rate OF one
cent for every -four fraction thereof. POST
General Jewell said he had heard great deal OF
talk about the departure ns charging more for sending
matter Chicago than II charged 10 sending src matter
70 IdyeTOOO Russia, but tnat nc did not think II was
generally known that Il cost more 90 send mail mater
10 Chicago than il did to send II 10 Liverpool
Russia. The expenses OF his department were
99ooGS year ~Re 1e Of - @ So'S a gh
them the face he doubted If Congress would LOOK fa-
y0raby upon proposition to reduce the present rate OF
postage on magazines and books.
After some further discussion, the POsimasterGen
said bo supposed all publishers interested in having
the postage books put back at the old rate or less
aud that he would consider the matter and give his Oin
ion respecting IL communication he preparing
TOR Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
THE SUIT AGAINST JAMES WATSON WEBB.
Whom Jnmes Watson Webb WIS Minister 4

When James Watson Webb was Minister to
Brazil he received $4,000 rom the Brazilian Govern
ment on account o. a claim which the United states had
against It for tho Illegal condemnation of ship Mr
Webb turned to the Treasury only $4,000. and eX
planned that he had paid the rest. 5000 10 certain in
auental Bruzlians in order To secure the collection Of
the claim THIS Government brought snit in the
United States District Court 10 recover from Mr.
webb the 5000 United States DstrictAttoney Bliss
filed interrogat0ries for r Webb To answer and among
tiu was The following: WHAT the OF the i'll
nucntla Brazilian, to whom, you say, you paI the
4J,OOOg" Mr.. webb neglected To answer this question:
and Mr. Bis, applied Judge BiachfOrd for au order
recurring hin To- answer H. -hO" cause why he should
not be committed Tor cont mpt of court Judge Baton
lord Canten dis and Yesterday the time for comply Ing
with il was fixed TOR Dec. II. IN the event of rcusG
10 answer Mr.. webb Is 10 show cause on Dee IL Why 40
sDOulQ not DO committed for contempt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
NO POLITICS IN THE MARINE COURT.

1t was claimed, as one of the results Of the
recent election that all the attaches OF the Marine Court
would be removed and new appointments made. James
Hayes was prominently mentioned ne Candidaie-whose
chances OF success were very coodfor the position Of
Clerk OF the Court The judges however. nj recent
meeting passed resolutions declaring that the Court
would listen o intimidation from any political party
or faction concerning tic removal appointment of s
Clerk or other officers" They also dec iBed o interfere
Ia the lersOna gOns between nv. Justice spuud-
Ing hIr Maurice j. POHrIs the Clerk, which
10 ali-o nu, OF political ntnacics aud cOnfderces"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
CRIMINAL NOTES,

James r. Garrety James Carney and x. j. Lane,
sa or- American schoontr farepa charged with
sIdrng 10 nuny and with severely wOIng ,hc lrt mao.
whu the vessel the port Pr1gros, Mexico
vol city yesray Tie steamer Merida Thoy were
Commissioner Shields, who committed them IOr
examination On FRIDAY.
Robert H. Wishart, the man whe is demanded by
The Pens the chief Of the combination
witch delivered certain Philadelphia insurance companies
forged bonds aud In Ions proceed.
ing before Chief Davis last 20 show tlat he
was wanted. has nay been surrendered To the
Pennsy Iyana IutnOrIues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24

have been provided homes and employment for l,so3
boys 1852 girls 263 men, anu 3oo women
The Treasurer reported that during the % years or ls
work the Society had expended VI S77,569. During
years established 81 day and evening SCHOOLS %
an attendance Of 10000 pupils; hid proVluei
homes mostly in the West, for 1889 children besides
obtaining situations many hundred men ana women
The receipts Tor the year had been SZ3O6O4 40; ms
bursements S22s, s32 IS balance, Si77l 81 1hc COST
of the "a industrial schools under the chafSo
of the society had been SS0fOl "a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24

with and the reduction in the salaries Of those remaining
" probably small aud will afoct only OF men OF Tue
least oolitical efficiency 1t II probable that efforts WIN
be mao to abolish tho Naval ONCE. which Regarded US
n fth wheel" in the collection OF the revenue AT 'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
TILE CHuDREN,s AID SOCIETY.

The Cbildrens Aid Society held its annual
meeting In tho directors Of the Metropolitan Bank
yesterday afternoon, the President Of the Society. VIM
Booth boing In the chair The report OF tho Secre-
tary L. gcacs showed that during the past there