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New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
TILE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
IT Is FXPrC1ED TO MEET IN TUE MIDDLE OF FEB
RUARY-A NERY LARGE AND REPRESENTATIVE
BODY TO he ASSEMBLED.

IT Is FXPTCIED TO MEET IN TUE MIDDLE of FEB
RUARY-A VERY LARGE AND kEPREsENTAIINK
BODY TO he ASSEMBLED.
Robert K. Raymond, member of the Plym-
outh Church Committee empowered to call advisory
council said last evening that the Committee was en-
ea.ed in making ont list Of churches to ue Included IN
the call which In all probability would not bc ready for
publication until next week. Between one aud
two hundred churches would be invited TO participate,
and they would selected In great part from the New
England aud Middle States, but II was hoped that the
Northwest and the West, far as Colorado, would he
well represented III, members of the Committee were
resolved for the same were expressed III the
recent negotiations not Ia include Brooklyn churches In
the CALL 50 as the Council far possible free
from any local feeling. Mr. Raymond said he knew Of no
objection 10 inviting the churches Mrs Monlton'-
list, so far they were outside 0i Ef"nkFn.
In view of the amount or preliminary
work To be- done he doubted II the Council could be got
Together before the middle of February. luc letter
tussiyc published in TIE TRIBUSL ON saturday Wnlll
urnaby he changed to include request Tor the lHdg
incnt OF the Council upon the conduct oi PFmoulh
Church IN the recent a.cO Of Mutual Council unless
the language that letter thought gen al enough
10 cover that question. IL WAS the desire Of the
church call immense Council, represent
ing the whole strength of tOngregitloialsm ana e.!
sufficient character Ia accomplish what the last
Con Council Jailed effectively to dO. Pymonth
ChuIch would undoubtedly do anything the Conn u
mgt tell her do, aud accept any decision not tending
violate her independence COngrO satiunal church
sometimes IL necessary for y eminent church 10
stand out ON point not strictly material To her 10 pro
tect the ndcpendeucc OF ~ 'ler sister churches.
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
CAUSE OF A MARRIED MANS FLIGHT.

Thomas Powell of Springfield Long Island
sorckccpcr, and also postmaster Of tho village has
been an intimate friend OF the family o James Lawson
village Recently has been suspected that
Powell who Is married aud has four children, uniuy
intimate with Sarah Lawson. a relative Of Mr.. Lawson,
and Friday the suspicion made certainty. When
the discovery made Powell escaped On Saturday az
ternoon Henry lawson James Iwsons visited Pow
cs store, and not finding HIM there went into the par
lor, where he found Powell sitting. Lawson declared
that he would shoot Inn. gentleman named Barr,
who In the store at the mr overheard the threat,
and rushed into parlor in time strike Iawson's
be fired pistol Mt Powell. The ball grazed
POwcPs head ntlicting slight wound Powell then
fed, and has not since been seen IN the ncigbOrhOoi
lie has heretofore borne excellent reputation, aud
was prominent in the affairs of the Methodist Episcopal
Church Miss Sarah has been driven from home. 10 II
under TODD that Mrs Powell will begin proceedings for
,lf,.r
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
WATER AND GAS IN BROOKLYN.

sFW PROPOSITIONS FOR THE SUPPLY OF WATER
AND LIGHT BEFORE THE ALDERMEN-ANOTHER
GAS COMPANY GIVEN AUTHORITY TO LAY PIPES.
At the meeting of the Brooklyn Board OF
Aldermen Yesterday, a communication was received
from the Ncw-YOrk Hydraulic and Drainage Company
Offering to supply the city with lOOOOO0OO gallons OF
water daily more than the present supply for 30 years
The uropositon is to build canal about mile long and
the city ia to pay the interest 5OOOOO the estimated
cost Of the work The city is also allowed the privilege
Of purchasing the work by paying the company 20 per
cent more than the price. Alderman Rowey moved
that the proposition be referred TO the Water ANA Sewer
ace Committee TO report as early as possible
Alderman Ray read a communication from the Mutual
Gasght Company, asking permission TO lay gas-Pllcs
troug ghout Brooklyn, and offering TO supply gas at ~
per cent less than the reduced rates proposed by the
other gas companies 1t guarantees TO place all meters
for consumers free OF cost and without requiring any
deposit. Alderman Ray then offered a resolution that
permission be given to this Company to conduct gas
through the streets for so years. subject to the same re-
srictons as govern the other gas companies OF the city
Tn speaking in favor of the passage of the resolution
Alderman Ray said that the Mutual Gasligl Company
refused TO enter into combination with other companies
and would the cost of oneha IL had started
with a capital Of $3,OOO,OO0. and would furnish
gas OF 2O-candelght power Which is more than is
now furnished Alderman Corr thought there should he
no great haste in the matter and the B1ad should not
coamit Itself in favor OF any one company Alderman
Baker said that the gas companies had been making
eu0rmous dyid .nis for years past, and II there was
conpany !hat would reduce the peoples burdens ~
shoud 6e favored Alderman ROWcy eaid that 81 gas
eonpaDics that asked consideration rom The Board
should receive IT, The new company should ne chlltcU
to all the privileges that are extended To me tXislihR
companies. Ii the company was sound, wJik wOhd DC
begu immedi II not, harm could b. done Inc
resolution giving permission 10 the Mutual Company 10
Several propositions tO light The city WIN Kerosene Oh
referred 70 the Committee on Lamps ana Gas io
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
SIMMER TRAVEL.
UNFOUSDED RUMORs RELATIVE 10 EXTENDED TX
CURsIONs AND LOW FARES.

UNFOUNDED RUMORS RELATIVE 10 EXTENDED TX
CURsIONs AND Low FARES.
REPORTS were circulated yesterday that an ac-
tive competition had arisen among the great trunk lines
OF railways for the purpose of securing the pas
senger travel during the coming season, ana
that agents were being employed to sell tick
cts on commission. IL was also rumoIed that
extensive plans were being organized for excursions IN
view of the large number Of strangers VINO VIII NiSl
New-York during the coming Summer At ihe down
town offices OF Pennsylvania Railroad II was stated
last evening that orders in regard TO tickets hnd
been received nothing had been heard concerning lie"
rates or new Undue offered nor had the lists oi ana
rates for Summer yet been sent 10 Tho agents
The same was said the offices NJ the Erie Railway ana
nj the railroad ticket offices in the downtown hotels Al
nne of the latter the agent said that tie Nrw-l ora Cen
trail and the Hudson River Railroad Company ha' re
Gently rcoprued the Broadway offices of the Mchehh
Central and Lake Shore Railroads, for which roads tshri-
have not lately sold from Ncw1 oGki but nc hhc"
of no new arrangements for summer travel.
william H. Vanderbilt President Oi the Nc" "rA On
tra and Hudson River Railroad stated that' athoufh an
Things were possibe he dill not sce how any ruch hco
edge of it, He dill believe there was wofd oi Hth
in it; besides, the general ticket as' nom ne ne
had seen IN the afternoon, N'1iu QUO, ,e nav
attended to It n any such action had iasen
Mace The ticket agent at the Krlc Railway ticket
office at broadway and Twenty -third--t. Was also
Ignorant OF any such movement, aud thinks me report
flee of the New York Central and Hudson ElNcr i''iIVd
was opened ON BroAdway last week IL apiea,s , uhar
each company ~ allowed certain huilu,. n,
of the complement IL was a-p thought Ihhl
Inc report may have been founded on The fact
that the new freight schedule for the West went into
and other uptown hotels visited for information
but 10 additional facts wcrc elected
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18

trial School Mt No. l35 Greenwchst held yesterday
afternoon: The programme consisted OF pleasant exe
clses by the children Dref addresses aud the distbu
OF useful gifts to all the scholars present.
The Union meetings In the Collegiate Church.
at Fifth-ave and Foryeghthst, continued daily at
$3.50 p. The Rev. Dr. Ludlow conducted the services
yesterday, and Drs. Sabine, Hepworth, and Thompson
took part in them. The Rev. DIR. Chamberlain OF Brazil
will lead to-day.
A meeting of members of the bar in this
city called to consider the propricty Of adopting the
practice at the Court OF Appeals OF announcing the en-
trance o; the judges and OF members of the bar rising
such entrance, was held yesterday morning at 10
O'Clock, Judge Finchor In the chair. The attendance
being very small, the whole matter referred the
Bar Association.
The Liquor Dealers Protective Union held a
meeting last evening at Masonic Ha. The Committee
on Agitation reported that they had conferred with the
German liquor dealers and saloon keepers Of this city
and Brooklyn and would probably obtain their consent
propose amendment 10 the existing Excise laws,
they heard chat the passage OF new Excise law was at
present impossible
The reunion of the Dartmouth College men
resident this city and its vicinity will occur at Del
monico's on Wednesday evening IL is expected that
about 100 will be present. The business meeting Will be
held at o'clock, puncually The President OF Dart
mouth will be present at the reunion and also President
Brown Of Hamilton, and Professors Aiken ana Packard
of Princeton. all Dartmouth alumni. Among the ex-
pected guests william NJ. Eyarts. Il. W. Sloughton,
Harvey Jewell, Commissioner OF Alabama Claims, Gov.
NOycs OF Ohio, Vim. l.. Dodge, Salem n. Waies WIN. Z.
Barrett c. :. Burnham, DIR. John Lord OF the class Of
33, now ecurng in the city, aud possibly the Post
master General The Governors Island Band will fur
nish music.
The New-York Universal Peace Union,
which for its object the suppression OF war and capi
tai punishment held its regular monthly meeting last
evening In the lecture-room OF the Rose Hill NJ. f.
Church. in Twcnty-seventh-st, between Second and
Third-aves. ]. c. Hankey presided Letters read
from the Rev Drs. George W. Samson, Howard Crosby
Henry ". Bellows and others Addresses were made BY
Charles SOtlren OF England r. B. WestbroOk, and Col.
Mcacham who a member Of the United States Peace
Commission, and associated with Candy and Thomas in
the negotiations with the MOdOc Indians About go per-
present. the majority of whom ladies.
Mrs Phebc Hanaford is expected to speak at the neyt
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
TRIAL OF A FORMER PATERSON OFFICIAL.

The trial of James Hand, eX-Tax Commits
soncr OF Paterson, ~ y indicted for malfeasance n of
fee was begun yesterday IN the Passaic County Court
judge Dixon presided, with Associate Judges Barkaow
Terhunc Baldwin and sanGford the bench. The
counsel for deeuse moved to quash the indictment on
the ground of nfoITnahtes, but the motion was denied
Prosecutor Woodruff in opening the eaSe reviewed the
facts as previously published III relation TO the alteration
OF an assessment for $4,000 on the old Rogers MILL
owned by +. 8. Ja(Iray q Co, 10 $1,000 TO favor
Edward j. Watson, who had bought tho property
T. Jafray testified that on Oct 49, 1878, Hand and f.
l. Watson called on him about the payment OF inc
tax his property. Hand produced bill, reccpted H.
and witness gave him "a check for SA7l 60 ana too tIc
receipt The tax against T.. h. Jaray in the tax-books
was shown to be only 300 90. Tax Receiver Allen t@s
and al $40 600 In 1874 The tax for 1875 s462
Hand had never boen authorized TO collect any taxes for
him. and had never paid him any part OF the tax The
GA az n still
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
PREPARING FOR MOODY AND sANKEY.

The transformation Of the llippodrome into
a House Of Prayer nearly completed, but here aud
there evidences OF its former still to be seen The
great hail will be divided into three cOnpatments-one
upon Malison-aye with sitting capacity OF 5000; one
uon Fourth-lve with seats for 1900 persons and an
intermediate space 10 feet wide, which will be par
titioned of into private for Mr. Moody, choir
rooms The platform Of the great hall "il seat 1000
people and the other platform 600 There will be toe-
graphic communication between the dOordcepcr and tie
platforms for the purpose of giving directions To them,
and for in OF accident The structure Will be
heated by IA furnaces wch viii require three tons OF
coal every day About 1000 persons besides the clergy
men, VIII assist at the services including SOO sing rs,
600 Christian workers, and 600 nahcrs. Ie work VIII
boCu ON Tuesday. Feb. l. but Nh Moody preach on
the preceding sunday evening These meetings ~IcoSt
about 100000, and the Committee whth mas under
taEen the burden asks subscriptions Wch may DC sent
~ ! T. Morgan Treasurer, at No. % Wast
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
THE CATHOLIC CHARITY BALL.

FESTIVAL OF TIE YOUNG MEMS ASSOCIATION AT
TIE ACADEMY OF MUSIC FOR TUE oRPlAN
AsYLJJM-THE TOILETS AND THE COMPANY.
Fashionable people are as late In making
er appearance at the principal balls this year as the
iee and snow OF Winter in their coming It's rather
Silcnt TO conceive how the one can have any ilaeoe
upon the other, but II certainly yery remarS'oe
last Thursay evening at the Infant Asylum DAi ho"
hate the opening march began II past Ii O'clock
and though the late hour somewhat due to the non
appearance OF prominent guest this was not the Only
,ause Last evening, at the eighteenth annual Daii
Of the Young Mems Association, in aid OF the Ko'n
Catholic Orphan Asylum which took place In the hcau
emy Of Music the guests very late IN thelI al'"
Until 10 o'clock the auditorium galleries, loDoies anu
yesbules presented a deserted and quiet aPpehrahe'
which at that hour. seemed to forbode
,,,ure Presently few carriages were
heard outside. and an officer OF the Association
or other functionary aghtcd and went about his dcs
Tho members slowly Increased and II was hot 9i.d h
nearly ~ o'clock that the roll OF carriage WhecIs anu Any @
elank of horses feet the stony pavement nearly ded
sway About IL o'clock the galleries were attract
@ music Of Grafulla G5 couples made the cir. cir
cult OF the floor and formed Tor tne act,vn nrsS Ss
3e moving throngs ON the floor me Proseeu% NJ % oo1es a
were nearly filed with ladies while those III te G
ieries were nearly all occupied inc auii'Vben tbe
was also filled with people many Sa,,z Sd ''eor or
reaSy snScr, to goSS Sn or IN plane hhG Gaadrc At the
rear of the stage and in the most conspicuous part o
building, very large UhlleMO ." kHS
In n circle the words "Yomg Mems Association with
ROUNDED in 1858" just beneath, aud monogram J.
N. A." in the center. =, ,o,, r
The rroseenum boxes were occupied by Joseph D.
ODonoghue, John T. McGOwan, Matthew 1: fireman, ni
NJ J. Cody Matthew Burns and others Inc OlheI poAes
were nearly all taken, among the 0cculahIs oeing
Maurice I Power Charles COnOr, Alderman COle, An
drew IT. Green, w. c. OBrien, Dennis ODon0hue, 20
seph Sullivan Edward l.. Donnelly, Richard d. M"I MOI
riion A. j. Dam, ir., Gusavus SrIInlu, ana
r. H. Crosz Among the other persons
who were present were the following: Peter Kramer
patrick Malone, Judge John r. Brady, Judge CharIes
Donohue, Charles Delmonco Judge Joseph r; v;aS RaS
prennen and John d. Crimmins. The pro
gramme OF dancing offered varied selecton i
az Dromenade selections aud dance music thee DehS
several selections from GiTOhGGlrofa, although lrsh
airs were very prominent The toilets OF te ldeS WeiS
marked by simplicity rather than by gorgeous coofs anu
stately trains Not only was the general enecl one vi
neat aud unadOrDed elegance but, az rule, III particular
sases there was a prevalence OF subdued coors
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
POSTAL SUGGESTIONS.

meeting of the Postal Committee OF the
Board of Trade was held yesterday in tic Board Room o
the American News Company TO frame and agree upon
memorial to Congress to amend the laws affecting the
postage on printed matter. Ivan c. Mchels claimed that
the rates were unnecessarily high, and that domestic
rates were gher foreign rates Ho also claimed
that there was combination on the part OF the express
companies and the Western people to oppose the repeal
OF the present law Patrick Farrelly presented few
suggestions In reference 70 the classification OF and rates
10 be charged for mail matter, particularly the thrd
class 1t proposed TO mako the charge upon publ
cations sent their respective offices eight cents per
pound instead Of four cents at present II was men
tonsd that there sas TIVE rates OF postage on regular
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
THE CENTENNIAL RIFLE MATCH.

SIT I1tnTy IIdIOIU, PIU1IIHOHV I1HS ''S'' ~
man. has been engaged for time past in organizing
an English Of IL, to compete in the United states
during the Centennial against an American team OF
coual numbers That an Irsh team would DE present
had been thought to be practically settled. Scotch
team was expected while it is believed that rifle teams
will be here from France, Belgium, Germany, and proba
bly, Itay cable dispatch received YESTERDAY however
by Judge Gdcrsleeye, from Sir Henry lIaiord puts the
matter in a new light far as England Ireland and
scotland are concerned the desire Of the directors Of the
ENGLISH Rife Association being TO make NJ liz team of
~ from among rilcmen Of the English lri-h and Scotch
Associations The following the dispatch received by
Judge Gidcrsleeve, and his reply;
IONDOV, Jan. Il. b-76.
Directors resolutions alter conditions understood 10y
us-naney, Great Britain and Ireland versus America
Council meet Friday. am sure they Will not sahcuoh
terms. - ,c-c
To Sir HENRY HALFORD: ANY team you organize VIII
be accepted, English, Scotch, irish, or mixed
GILDERsIEEyE.
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18

and through glass door, at No. 343l Waterst by John
knight, her husband. Several witnesses ~stinea 'l"
Mrs Knight was under the influence OF lquor whio her
husband was sober; thai Mrs. Knight was quarreling
with her husband and threw pitcher aud po'ue at
him. and that she raised her arm to strike him WHICH
blow he attempted ward of by pushing her away Iroi
him; this caused her to fall down the basement
stairway and through glass door, inc pr1hrn ON
The iry rendered a verdict that Mrs Knight came 10
ber dcgb from wOnni Of the throat, the result OF an
sccdent, fa into the basement caused by her husoau
Coroner WOltman then committed Knight 10 the i"mps
10 await the action Of the Grand jury
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
,.EW.YORK YACHT CLUn

at meeting yesterday of the New York
Yacht Club the following officers were elected for the ell
suing year: For Commodore, n. 4. Garner schooner
Mohawk; Vico-C Commodore, s. Nicholson Kane schooner
Restless; Rear Commodore, ]. j. Alexandra, soop
Vision; Secretary, Charles A. Mnton Treasurer, she
pard HoInaus; Measurer, A. Carey Smith; Fleet Sur
gcon L. DE Forest Woodruff; Regatta Committee Phii!p
SCHUYLER, Gilbert L. Haight; House Committee, Henry
Steers Fletcher We~uay, W. II. PtndletOn, " d. White
O. Alfred Grvmos W. Holly Hudson, Beverley Robinson
DANIEL T. Worlen; Committee on Admissions, W. III.
Thomas sGhOOncr Rlmber a. ;. Hatcl schooner ResO
lne: r. w. j. Hurst sOOp Active; j. hedrhey warner
4 lt.,I. rcf f.'ti
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
pRnMINENT ARRIVALS.

r;ob Arcuue HoieI-A Attorney General Charles X;
Train Of Massachusetts GEN. VIM sooy smith oi h9, l ana
indge p p,ltDn OF POughkecpsic ..S Aie0tds noM-
Cen John r. Ayerll Of Minnesota. ST. Dens HOet-dhe
Rcv Dr w. II. q. Mern OF Albany HoDmdn H0ue-I f3
Ibcodore r. = Iadlev United states Army ctdrfn9H ho
sIThe Rev George Hamilton ot Quebec Hrtn Ctnuht h
Uo-Capt samuel Brooks OF the steamship Clly ol cn
rrord uesRdscr ffOit-The Rev. g. B NeWc9uD Oh NeW
Haven Vetropotan H0tl-ExC0ngressnla Johh toe'ls
~ Back Brook y. " and Foryco l.. lahh OF SauserIes
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
TIE GERMAN INDEPENDENTS.

The delegates to the Central Committee OF
German American Independent Citizens Association
at Beethoven Hall last evening to organize for the
ensuing year. After calling the roll OF delegates.
the following persons nominated for officers for the
ensuing year; President, Oswald OttendOrfer; Vice.
Presidents, Theodore Glaubenskler, f. Traud, and G
Leyi Secretaries, Dr. Goerke, Charles Wendt, l.. :.
GOegel; Treasurer, Herman Uhl. Mr. Ottendorfer dc.
cned the position Of President Judge Otterholrg, In
long speech declared that Mr. OttendOrfer the only
person who could be q proper exponent OF
the principles Of the German Independents.
A preamble and resolutions presented contaip-
ing tie following points:
the German American Independent Association rciter-
ates Its rm adhesion to its old principes-resunptlon
by the Government of specie payments, and the funding
National debt in reform IN the cusonhOuso
system; abolition OF mOnopOes; confirmation OF tho
powers OF the nation, state, and comm1nityJ
economy in public Offices and preservation
OF the public school system. The Association
insists upon principle OF separating the municipal
from the state and national elections.
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
DISEASES OF lIEN.

The importance Of the healthines, OF the nervous
system cannot be stima,d, lls power over lie
and death and the direct bearing which u has on
happiness seems to be rec0snked its 6 ptbhtr M
0aes and powers the Importance Of - hrltiful
IN servatou moderate the danger Of OvertaNng q
whether through thought study, or intense application IN
and research whether by tht absorbing
tine conduct OF complicated An lpnn-
os business interests by the excessive indulgence Of the
a9pet prOpen-es OF the system All the-' ar proper
brcs cpnsd ration also the knowledge of what IS
what is aud when these exist the absolute
~ promptly seesing advice r0m an expert Mo or
years has devoted ls Nolc TINE dd att '
ION 10 the study Investigation AID treatment OF all the nla
dies this important department. To accurately determine
he d- stl conditions, their nature, cause. and Orisn,
fOm his rtne ana pracce, has learned
To discover AT c. the delaug nct and promptly sDly
the remedy thus avoiding the painfully SOW feeling si.r the
the inexperienced ana 80 annoying 10 mo
Who naturally, wants to know Mll sut u wat
INC the of the dra cement the proOaOieS
on rrcuperiton aud the time required - -, .,,
,Nampe Of tne yalur Of eencc AMI practical
l,rVa on A. wei, the uetGness Of The prompt appLcl-
non Il suitable remedies, is olud u The Important stde',
coming but adOLeu public inst tuuos mol oy
at home abroad that large proportion o those wing
sa, from disturbance and absolute lsa peIhs-
uently recoytr WHO placed under treatment Nhh Se@'
alter the lr-t symptoms have manifested thil,'l't-
thr ut.e m department Of the Train has become eh.
Laued ly intense mental application. DEF rylng u oi tg
power Of connected thought Il only recover us sleus.n
liz N and nour She" by the use o. Ger
matc mchui. IL 4 precisely 50 In every other delartme
whether appetite. propensity, OF asson cach req lnJ
remedy for IFS rrcup,taion ana dihtIeht hlAus n
bringing from teT oVtfN orstd ana eA au-te
tons Importance OF this branch Oi medical prtctee ,t
scarce Y be oNtiiae' ioI ~ i,'siSS .Ni 70 ~
the securing OF icIeitaiy tiies '
teuton ~ estates IN the same family. - -
and large experience IN tls direction nave
hy success the thankful appreciation
of "ne of the families the city and nation and cer'
tay can much 10 cultivated minds m eonneo-
lion with practical reuce IN Wh pertains 10 me ofsr.
means recovering their powers whether Of brain, Appetite
propensity, or passion.