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New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
FIFTY YEARS OF DEVOTED WORK.

A service to commemorate the fiftieth ami
vcrsary of the American Tract Society was held last
evenneAin the Madison Square Presbyterian Church.
The Rev DR.. John Hall presided After the devotional
EXERCISES statement OF tho work OF the Society for the
past fifty years read by the Rev. G. L. shearer the
Secretary He stated that tho SOciety was grand
Evangelical Publishing and Missionary Society with
$4,000 Life Directors In the years Of It's organization
It had sent out 600 copies OF Its publications. The
Society issued daily $4,000 copies Of its publications,
10000 and periodicals. and 900 volumes OF books
1t had printed 1857 distinct publications in i3 languages
and dialects II conducted six periodicals. two weekly
and monthly The total cash receipts In 1928 were
900 and In 1875 s5239 So In 1875 the Society Issued
100000 pages OF tracts. and In aS5 l4lOOOOO0 the
gifts TO the Society in 1925 $1,000 and III 1915 $4,000
The sales books, tracts. etc. III all had mounted 10
about s. OO0 and the total gifts 10 $S9OOJ. The
business OF the Society seisustalnng, aud Tue gifts
are used exclusively for benevolent purposes Tne col
p0rteurs, in number have made over 100000 visits
10 families.
Addresses were made by the Rev Isaac Riley, the
Rev DIR. Henry Daring of Albany, aud the Rev. DR..
Alexander Mclean, Secretary OF the Amencan Bible
society the close of the exercises the Rev. Dr. Hal
lock pronounced the benedctlOn
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
A NEW CHURCH EDIFICE.

The Sixty-frst Street Methodist Episcopal
Church, situated between Second and Ihird-aves is
nearly completed The lot is 100 feet front by 100
in depth, and entirely occupied by the church and
parsonage The church Is built In the Gothic STYLE with
stained glass windows In the front OF the building is
the infant class 75 feet by As feet, capable of
accommodating 800 children. Above this apartment
rooms for Sunday school purposes. There two
church parlors, 26 feet by IA feet separated by
sliding doors. The adtOrum is 81 feet by 75
feet, and seat about I,2oo persons The
infant class room Is separated from the main
audience-room by screen. that II needed the two
may be thrown together. The to be placed be-
hind the pulpit. 1t built by JardiDe, and
formerly In ST. Johns Church but has been entirely
built. The material OF which the church Is built Ii
Philadelphia brick with trimmings and beltings OF Nova
Scotia sand stone. IL was designed by John Welsh OF
No 2OI Moutague-st, Brooklyn The seats OF black
walnut, and the wainscotng Of walnut and ash. The
pastor is the Rev. Robert Crook, D. d. The church Will
be dedicated March IA On that occasion Bishops
James and Andrews aud ttre Rev. Dr. Dashel will Off
elate During the following week Will preach
ing by the Rev. Drs. Foss, Tamage, and Tying The
tire OF the church aud parsonage tnot yet bui will
10 $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
POLICE NOTES.

During the past week there were 1.3SS arrests by
the poce i67 births 59i aha OF
AZ births and increase OF 70 marriages oSefh reports
Of the previous week.
The low drnkng-saoOn at No 25S MOtt-st
nv the poce of The Saturday h
Nendoyer the Excise Commission Ihe pro-
uret a numb Of drunken arrested
John Kearnev of No. 100 West-st. during an alter
cation In No ia GreenUcht Yesterday received
the lip rt whom be
could uotide lie TO the PRrG lie bUitaL
At the Yorkyille Police Court yesterday Judge
Murray HodgeIs Of candy mo oil East
Of Gouegly house. HOlges
place alleged, the resort Of number Of yodn thieves
his place, but discharged Tih
Mum Of No Alb East Nueeenthst charged
Thomas aaung HIM and robbng him Of $23 IN money
pcer was held for a OF s. bail james and
held for trial tor having broken into the store OF
A. GA Eghhave aud stolen cigars valued a
s222 The prisoners admitted their guilt said TO be old
Of No. 1856 Frsave had quarrel with her
feoW4pant Bergh Saturday night last dung which terh
threw the bottle ytnOl Mrs Murphy bal ounst
the Au fell her dress Berh held for tEa
al the General Sessions
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
LEGISLATIVE POLICY OUTLINED.
THE COsTIGAN BILL TO BE MADE PARTY MEAS
URE-THE MIDLAND RAILROAD RELIEF BILL LEI

THE COsTIGAN BILL TO BE MADE A PARTY MEAS
URE-THE MIDLAND RAILROAD RELIEF BILL LEFT
OPEN-DIsCUssION UPON OTHER BILLS.
A meeting was held on Saturday at Tam
many Hall by the Committee Organization and the
Democratic Senators and Assemblymen from this city.
Speaker Mcclure also present, by invitation. John
Kelly presided Tho object Of the meeting was 10 con
slider certain bills before the Legislature, which
materially affect this city. Tho COstigan bill was
discussed at length and very freely. The majority
OF the members favored the There were some
who could not how the bill could receive the sane
ton OF Republican Senate. and there were others who
expressed apprehenons lest the Governor should veto
on ground OF expediency. With reference 20 the
Senate, the belief was expressed that enough votes
coud be obtained TO overcome this obstacle. Finally
1t was resolved that the COST gan bin should De deemed
party measure and receive the united support OF she
Democracy.
The bill to remit the taxes Of the HewYOrk OSwcCo
and Midland Railroad then considered II was de-
cided after short discussion that this should be an
open question: although several opposed 1t, On the
ground that il would be establishing dangerous prece
dent extend State aid TO corporations The bill OF
Bergh, providing for the formation OF societies Tor
prevention of cruelty TO chill treB discussed.
Asstmblyman Thomas Cooper Campbell favored the
BILL while AssemblyIDe Day, COstlgan, and Others op-
posed IT, claiming that Its PROVISIONS PRINTED unWdr-
ranted with the rights OF parents and reld
tiyes this connection the bill OF Assem0lyman AL
word, the same subject was taken up. Speaker Nc
said he was opposed TO special legislation OF KIND
more espediy Of THIS arbitrary character The further
consideration OF the Dls was postponed ana the meet
ing then adjourned
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
CHANGES IN FEDERAL SERVICE.

INFRINGEMENT IN THE SToM-HoUsE-THE AP-
PoINTMENT OF HUGH GARDNER IN THE POST
oFFICE-PosTAL IMPROVEMENTS.
The order of the Secretary of the Treasury
for the reduction Of the force at the Custom house VIII
probably 90 into effect today It is the middle OF the
month The local political leaders have been in consul
tation at the Customhouse for some time past marking
OF the names of political adherents who were employed
there and whose services at primaries and elsewhere
were no longer needed These unfortunate persons VIII
be discharged and of more political useiuneS re-
taned 1t is expected that the total reductions VIII In
cude between sixty and seventy persons large part
OF whom will be taken from the force OF day and night
inspectors and the remainder from the clerical force IN
the building.
ExPolice Commissioner Hugh Gardner has been sp-
pointed Superntendentoi the postal subsaons III tbs
city in place OF Wm Haw, removed. Postmaster James
states that before receiving saay Mr. Gardner went 10
LONDON and thoroughly examined the system oi postal
dcliyery there On his he made report Of INC
results of his observations and upon the lniOrm'uoa
which he furnished will he based some or the prov o.
nents 10 be made in the local delivery OF letters IN s
civ To perfect the system Of delivery large nunOer
of additional carriers Will be required -.
Supervising Architect Potter OF the Treasury Depart
ment visited the Post Oce Saturday He eKpresSeI
his willingness TO make concessions the New 1Ork
officials may desire with regard TO tue lnernal iahe
nepts of the new PostOce building. His predecessor
MIR Mullet had refused TO accept any Suggestions IN
this matter II expected that some parts OF the new
Post-Olce will be ready for occupation IN May.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
TRANSATLANTIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY RELA.
TIOES

Capt. Beaucond6 of the French Transatlantic
Steamship Company in this city endeavorng TO effect
an adjustment OF financial dispute between hsCompany
and the Panama Railroad Company. The Transatlantic
Company has line Of steamers running TO the Isthmus
OF Panama and has occasion TO use freely the Panama
Railroad BY the terms OF their contract the Railroad
Company agrees to carry their goods on the terms
made with the Royal Mail Steamship Company, an En-
glish line which touches at the Isthmus.
The French company has discovered that its English
competitor has been obtaining more favorable rates.
and Captain BeaucOnd3 has been sent here to obtain IL
possible refund Of the charges which have been
maze strong effort is making to have the Transat-
lantc steamers stop Plymouth England, and receive
aud deliver and freight The officers OF the
Company think well OF the plan, and it Is not unlikely
that II will be carried out.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
A SURE FOOTING FOR ARBITRATION.
LETTER OF THE HON. ADRAM s. HEWITT IN FAVOR o.
THE ANENDATORY ARBITRATION ACT.

LETTER OF TIE HON. ADRAM S. HEWITT IN FAVOR OF
THE AMENDAToRY ARBITRATION ACT.
The Hon. Abram S. Hewitt has written
letter 10 Assemblyman Waehner, Chairman of the AS
sembly Judiciary Committee iu regard TO the Amenda-
tory Act In reference the Court Of Arbitration adyo
eating the act speaking Of the Importance OF the
sysem OF arbitration. Following is the text Of tho letter.
greatly regret being confined to my house by Illness
and therefore unable to accompany the COMMITTEE OF
the Chamber OF Commerce. and appear before your
Committee in behalf OF the AmendatOry Arbitration
ment Of the salaries Of the Arbitrator and Clerk OF
Arbitration by the Supervisors, the expense OF Tue
rooms fuel stationery, &C., being born by the Champcr
The Arbitration Court has proved great success, ana
would public disgrace to suffer 1t 10 die All com
mercia cities need sucn tribunal, aud III Europe tney
generally have them. The experiment has been made
here through the iberaty OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
and should now be publicly recognized and the Court
put upon lasting basis There is and always VIII DO
great amount of arbitration going on III this port IN
irregular methods, in merchants counting rooms. WIZ
out counsel without eSt9Dshed precedent without the
warrant OF authority Shall these things continue or
will the Legislature the fact and bring these arbltTa
tons of their hiding places to public FORUM where
all may obtain justice and tne settlement OF disputes
without hne or punishment in seeking their rlghsf
The present Legislature have a golden opportunity,
by accepting the offer of the Chamber OF Commerce 10
institute great public benefactiOn aud provide Tor
great commercial necessity at the trng expense pro
yided for IN this bill Those who advocate and vote Tor
the bill will deserve well OF the puDlc and certainly,
country ought to stand 10y It's commercial and mercantile
interests which, for long time and 10 unanimously
have demanded the establishment oi tAs very arO!tTd-
tiOn court.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
THE coroREp ORPHAN ASSOCIATION

The thirty-eighth annual report of the "Asso-
ciaton for the Benefit of Coored Orphnns shows ths
es boys and 20 girls admitted 10 the institution Ia
1874 There were al inmates OF the Asylum at the
gnaing OF the year. making the total number OF chill
dren protected $685. Or this number 81 left the Asylum
some being indentured, and some returning to their
friends; 10 died. aud child transferred To the In
sttuton for Deaf and Dumb. At present there
100 boys and 50 girls the Dsttutioa-the largest num-
Der cared for The teachers report states that S9
children taught durius the and To are nov
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
THE ILLINOIS EPISCOPAL CONTROVERSY.

CHCAGo, H., Feb. 4.-The opposition against
the confirmation Of DR.. DE Koven Protestant Epsco-
pal Bishop the Diocese of Illinois by tho Standing
Committees and Bishops is getting more formidable
every day. and nothing is being left undone to defeat
his confirmation II is now stated that DIR. DE koyen
will neither accept decline until action has been
taken by the Committees and Bishops To-day, In four
OF the churche powerful sermons were preached in
favor OF his confirmation and cOndemning in the strong
est terms the action the minority led by the Rev.
DIs. Sullivan ana Powers.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
STATE PROPERTY CAN NOT BE SOLD UNDER
EXECUTION.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 14.-Judge Wexford of
the Circuit Court of Richmond has rendered dec
that execution be made to sell property of the
State for debt The decision given on motion vf
the Attorney OF the State TO quash an execu
iion sued out by the exeoutrx OF David Hggiubothnm
upon gmeut ent-red Ia the Circuit Court ia 0ued
eLce 10 mandate OF the Court OF Appeals reversing
previous Judgment OF the circuit Court, aud adiud,ng
the plnDt ttled to recover from State OF Vtr
gns a. with interest from the st JAY 1871 M
pnd. the Sheriff OF Richmond had ordered 10 eyy
the Law Library of the State. ana the furniture
the Governors rrsideuce Hsuce. the melton Of the
AttOrDey General
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
APPOINTMENTS BY THE ADJUrANT-GENERAL.
LILY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 13.-Adjutant-Ge General
Townsend has made the following appointments in his
department. to take effect the lst OF March prox
Alfred II. Taylor, Assistant Adujutant General; John
H. Lynch. clerk; Joseph b. ser clerk; W. r. Dryer.
clerk; Victor Ontario clerk F. b. Ten Brock, clerk G..
C. Rice, clerk. and John Cook, messenger Bureau OF
Military Statistics, Messrs L. Dempsey, clerk Patrick
Il Day. ianlInr.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
TAX ON SPIRITS.

CINCINNATI, Feb. l4-At the session OF the
Cuamner orCommerce OF this city yesterday protest
against proposed increase Ia the taxation Of spirits
was unanimously adopted. The protest states that
spirits paying tax Of at least sioooooo pass through
the hands Of dealers here and the stand taken here
against fraudulent goods absolutely guarantees ths
amount TO the Government The addition OF 30 cents
per gallon 10 tho would require this city 70 bear tho
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15

to afford by themselves efficient armament They
here state that the natouates of Europe include in
their calibers for heavy ordnance as low as inehes
The record showed that increase OF power from two
TO threefod over the original smoothbOre 10nch gun
at ranges varying from 1000 TO 5000 Yards II gained ny
the conversion. The present armament for the United
States seacoast includes for the easement deenses
1924 l0inch Rodman smooth-bOre guns distributed in
tine harbors These gums the Board say, are enfreIy
worthless unless changed to rifles by process In
their present state they would DO harmless 70 foniau
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
SALE OF sMUGGLED CLOTHING FROM -.RIs.


The large quantity of costumes and ladies'
fancy goods imported from Paris by Mile. LeOAie
Jouvn, and confscated at tie Custom-house as SNUG
ged merchandise sold at auction Mt noon on satur
day, by Burdett & Dennis. at No. 90 Burling-s1p.
large sensation-loving crowd, with many purchasers
thronged the establishment at early hour-nng the
doorway and walk and making ingress and egress for
time nearly impossible. The attendance OF ladies was
very small and little disappointment was exhibited
by the curious who had hoped TO encounter here somo
Of those for whom it had been reported these Partisan
novelties were intended. The five trunks winch Mile.
Jouvn brought from France contained almost every
garment in the feminine wardrobe, and which French
art could devise Many OF the costumes had dsordered
and look doubtless caused by the vicsstudes
Of the tourney and the rough handling at the Custom
house. quantities OF ball and street dresses
of exquisite design robes de chdUbrc Of varied c0l0rs
overs xirts rich with lace and embrOldery prOfuslon
Of fancy silks, chdren's and infants garments, aud
almost every article Of female apparel
The goods, in 271 lots, were chiefly purchased by
Dealers and brought fair prices in tbs majority or cases
The following few OF the sales and samples OF
prices silk and velvet salt brought $lS5; an
embroidered black silk suit Sl20; purple Six SKIRT
with trimmings of velvet $120; brown silk with velvet
for ornament $l45; black SILK suit with 0verskrt ana
let trimming, $ll5; sacQue with silver fox Inning S1;
white mGteiaSSe opera cloak, $40; striped blue and
white six, SIPS; merllo ami velvet nornins dress
sl25; u saCuue aud pOlondise OF cashmere, $42.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
lion. There are 81 in tho alphabet

receiving instruction. There are 80 IN inc sipnsDes
class % smell only 81 read impereclv 15l Rad with
ease iib arsn merited arithmetic elss 1888 study
geography and 80 study history Tle girls are tugnt
the nae OF the needle and have made many garments
the past year Tue ages the children received III ls
ranceI from 10 IL years. Many were taken IN sate
~ desttuIion from the street,. rescued from tue
baunts of the vicious The receipts for the year were
S43,4el "a; expenditures, $35,9o9 H.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15

burden Of supplying tho money for nearly ssoooss Of
additional taxes and would require ut least s1soooo
moro capital and at this money s sent directly away
from the city it would heavily the banking
capital needed for other branches OF business. Toe
Chamber A also persuaded that the increased tax would
encourage fraud 10 the collection Of the revenue.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15

IN
licins to-day.
TIE REPUBLICANS DEMoRALIzED AND THE oPPo-
sITION CONFIDENT.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 14.-Both Davis and
Ramsey withdrew from the Senatorial contest yester
day. which has completed the decentralization OF
the Republican party. All the factions are mad dis
trusfu and Jealous OF each other and compromise
by winch the election OF a Republican be accom-
plished IS believed TO be impossible. 1t Is doubtful
whether the deadlock will be ended this session. Three
ballots were taken IN yesterdays JOINT Convention Re
pubicans scattering badly aud the Opposition Tor the
first uniting sOdly upon ichreu. The Opposition
Is buOyaut and expects To carry off the prize.
THE DEADLOCK IN WEST VIRGINIA UNBROKEN.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. 14.-In the joint
session the Legislature yesterday the OF j. n
Camden nominee for United States Senator was with
drawn aud J. J. Jackson was nominated the new
candidate. vote then taken, with the folio
result:
Whole number OF votes east ast....................75
necessary 10 cn0lce.
JackEOu.. 80 Walker.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15

Grand Central Hotel-Vice President Henry Will
sop Of Masaehufets .Clarendos HosLMe Absn Ner feTs
Hofe-Capt H. Hams OF the steamship Abysnnis ffh 6nw
YoD-kr Jacob Benton Of New Hampshire erGov
Robert MeClesnd OF Michigan Cot Michael sheridan Army ana
hss,mblymsb Mackn u Fshtl NJ Y HsiroDoldn Hot-
EI John Rogers OF Black Brook ~ hok-
4 her of Chicago,
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
HOME NE VS..
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Tn nERnoMETKR YESTERDAY. . AT HUDyUrs IN BaoAD"A y.
gas.-I9' hooH-22' n A-22' A'd@ra'-7'
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15

Purify Yonr Breath and Cleanse Your Teeth
By usng LIoss TooTH TABLErs Dentists recommend them
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
.SFNATORIAL CONTESTS.

FOURTEEN REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES IN MINNESOTA
THREE BALLOTS ON SATURDAY.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 14.-ln joint convention of
the Legislature yesterday Lochen. Democrat received
CO votes United States Senator, beng within Of
the full Democratic strength and within 10 Of the vote
necessary TO a choice. The following was the for
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15

By trifing with a cold many O one allows
himself dim condition favorable to the development Of ome
your Cold Nth JArsEs ExPEcroRAsr rood
remedy for fnroa-Als and Lung Affections
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
IAnnsuscemsnts-

BuRNErr's ExrRAcrs.-Beware of substituted
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15

ALL LEAKY RoOFs
MADE WATER TGBr No CHARGE Send posalcard a. cal,
HEw-YoRK SLATE RooySo Co., y Cedarst. NY
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15
NEW-JERSEY.

JERSEY CrY.-The trial OF Frederick Scheik
charged with the murder OF jacob schultze at FLORAL
Park, West Hobohen. Oct Al. 1874 will begin day
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15

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CIGN PAINTING-Old signs repainted and
sd and new sgns made at hsdpau prices Gold and BLACK
si pr runpiag foot board neuded Kinda Of painting
al yety low dzures 1T CoMA0SS Sign Painter
e'''' " 70 haTsys.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-15

PoRr RICHMOND. An election OF three
trustees OF this village to take place early IN March
A nominating convention IL called for Feb. q The
annual report OF the President OF this village shows
that the amount Of money received during The past
wear was si2is7 u, aud that the disbursements
amounted TO nearly that sum, s22 63 stl remaining 10
tbe treasury. Tue village has ~ debt OF any knu,
execut A bonded debt OF s2.000 and there are 10 ou
standing aud unpaid vouchers
CIIFToH-About eu0 nrtted by the charly Dali
AT the German ClubrOon Ia aid of the smith inntibft
ana the Orphan Asylum. Capt. william Garry has
hern chosen President OF the Irish societies on staten
Island for the ensuing year meeting OF tne delegates
Of the eOcIets 10 make arrangements Tor TIE
81 Patrick's Day parade, will be held today AT J. M
at Dnfi,'s HOTEL TONY pkinsvle. The Staten Island
Railroad last week Withdrew iOdr ~ It's daily trains
Inc reason alleged for tHis II scarcity ~ water Tor
locomotive purposes, Occasoned by the severe weather
IL further sdid that the suspension ~ Ouy temporary
FACTOKYyILIE.-A mass ureting Of the members and
frehJs u the Young Mems Curistlnn AasVcIatlOn VIII
lie ned ~ their hail this evening o. near the report Of
committee appointed at former meeting tO suggest
measures for lts benefit
NEW-JERSEY.
JERSEY CYrY.-The trial of Frederick Scheik
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POST MONEY ORDERS

POST MONEY ORDERS
iInp pas ltdsrfte unb biuisfe MitteI
CUR ueberlsneune Don 0elb unb fcQten,
100 fe au ba6en fIne, ba3u eebrau6t
perben.
Benn etne 3eituns BON einem pofe
amt an etn anberss oerlest tpsreen iOQ,
70 mub tmmer aud nas pcftamt anees
9eben rercen, trp bte 3eitun9 frdber
empfansen wuroe.
0enn Semanr lstn 8latt ni9t re-
Selmdsts empfdnst, cber fd auf ireenb
cine Betle Geb!er einfdleidsn, 70 folIte
Der betrefenbe Isent, iptpte bfe Ser
ausseber io9lei6 BARON tenadridttst
weroen.