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The New York herald., 1876-12-13
WILLIAM M. TWEED.
MUCH SMOKE ABOUT A coMPRoMsE--AS EroHr
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR oYYxR PRoBA-

MUCH sMOkE ABOUT A CoAPROMISk--AS EIGHT
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR oYYxH PRoBA-
BE.
Political crces were much agitatsd yesterday BY
in Wall street and about the rooms that
the Tweed matter would In few days assume the
tangible shape OF a compromise. Sheriff Conncr's
deputies. when questioned, were very reticent the
subject
II well known however, that since the visit Of Mr.
Thurow Weed 10 the s'Boss" there has been .
dwindling away OF the latters army OF legal advisers
The rule OF action adopted by tho Boss Is that,
being again In the OF the Sheriff. his policy is TO
lay down his arms. put up his hands and mako tho
best oft situation without being = defendant
THE COURT or APPEALs
puring she ieisn o. me Ring ana when me leading
Twecd's favor, IS alleged that certain Judge, who
was once State Senator with Tweed, was appointed
TO his position on the bench at the instance OF Mr.
Weed and other warm friends, but by tho direct in
nuence OF Tweed and Swceny, and u 10 rumorcd that
some awkward disclosures were threatened II there
were not some steps taken toward releasing Tweed
rom custody.
rHx TWEED SUITS Sov TO Bx TRrEp.
II Is now safe to say that OF the suits against
Tweed Will ever reach trial. Tho heavy one, upon
which the s., 100000 judgment wss obtained, Is in
appeal. and !, would be dlcnlt 10 bring the other
suits TO trial as affairs stand. Since Tweed Is
longer contestant II is without doubt true that as
neither party desires the whole story 70 bc told the
state and city will take the most tnat can DO obtained
by compromise Tor judgments would undoubtedly re-
main unsatis1cd and neavy costs OF court aud legal
expenses accrue without any hopo OF reimbursement
from the defendants property.
CONDITIONS or THE coMrRoMIsH.
So Tar as money is concerned the heavy drains upon
Twceds cash capital since his arrest havc placed him
in a position TO meet dcmanus Of large amount,
and there real estate that be reached by any
Judgment ISSUES proceedings of execution. Tho
most OF The real estate which he once ox nod the
hands Of Mr Foster Dewey. Most important among
these lands the Putnam county property, very
valuable TO the CITY as having the key to tho water
privileges from tho Croton lakes. This will
tc represented IN the alleged compromise offer OF
600 The conditions OF the compromise are
that Tweed shall be released and tho against him
be discontinued The compromise Effected IN Tweed's
behalf Will probably result the restitaion Of part
OF Swoenys purloined wealth and The return OF that
tnguished fugitive from his European hiding place.
While direc: offers have been made known either 10
Mr. Whitney, Corporation Counsel, or oany of Tweed's
legal sdvscrs OF the past the matter Is believed 20 be
quietly progressing at the instance Of political friends
and there would seem 10 ba really benefit IN ur-
thcr prosecution, there good prospect Of ultimate
success
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CHEAP TRANSPORTATION.

AT meeting Of the Cheap transportation Associa-
ton yesterday afternoon report was submitted on
tho Belgian system Of towing which tho society ap.
proved committee had been appointed by tho
society at previous meeting to make series Of
permcnts calculated TO show the comparative efficiency
Of various methods OF towing recommended for
application on the canals This committee stated that
they had proceeded with tho investigation intrused
them and tested the cable towing system the trac-
tlon towage system and Others After fully establish
lug the advantages OF each, well determined upon
their Deficiencies the committee resolved upon recon-
meDding the Belgian towing system as the best
The committee estimated the cost OF transporting
goods in canal boats where horse and mule power was
used, and found IL the most expensive or all methods
well as the tardcst They then tried towags by
steamers and found the expense reduced half and
tho time OF transit proport ttonatev lcssencd. Tho
traction system further reduced the expense but the
cable sykem was proved The cheapest and most
efhcient 81 all
The New York herald., 1876-12-13
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Mayor wickham was yesterday served with notices
OF suits in the OF Joseph C. Pncknoy agans, the
city The plaintif is at present Alderman and was
formerly Clerk of the Board He forth in his
complaints that he Cicrk to the Board OF Super
visors IRON May 5, 1878, to December 81, 1874 his
salary being liked at $500 Payment was refused by
the Comptroller and he now sues Tor the amount due
him tor that period OF alleged service, $l227s -
Comptroller Kelly was again run down with callers
yesterday ut the Finance Department Many cvi-
dently came in quest OF patronage and ofTcc Among
the visitors were Senator Bixby Judge Duffy Bcnla-
min Wood ana several OF the CITY Fathers
Mayor-elect Ely has boon formally sworn into ofIcc
by The present CDief Magistrate. He has not yet
nounccd his appointments
Sheriff Conner Will todny issue a proclamation call
ing or election the ID Of January to nj the va
cancy In the Seventh Congressional district caused by
the resignation of Mayor-eect Smith Ely, Jr
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TAXPAYERS. ATTENTION F!

ExroRrIoNArE DEMANDS OF THE GAS CoMPA-
MES FOR LIGHTING THE cITY--AN ADVANCE
FROM TwENrY-TunEE TO THIRTY-sIx DOL
LARS PER LAMP.
The startling fact that tho c.y's gas bills will proba-
bly, be very largely Increased and tnc appearance
very handsomely concoctcd plan to rob the city, with
out any redress either from ctizcns or the authori
ties developed itscl suddenly when tho bids for
supply OF gas were handed In on Monday.
The facts are stubborn and the plain announcement
that an increase of moro than Hfty per is de-
mandcd shows how we'll laid is tho plan the pecu-
lary pcrplcxing predieament in which the Mayor,
the Commissioner OF Public Works aud the Comptro-
cr are placed they constituting the Gas Commission
which Is TO decide upon The bids
There four gas companies which control the gas
lighting privileges OF the city-to wit tho
Manhattan, the Metropolitan, tho Mutual and the
New fOrk--aud these all made bids in concert.
No company entered into competition With another;
the wise heads of the managers quietly mapped out
the districts and IN ie disposition Of the red de-
nominating tho streets bid Tor there care u
avoidance OF any collision with any other company
and while tho whole form may be complete
network OF gas mains through the streets,
avenues and highways all the prices alike and the
demand made is an advance OF moro than fifty per
cent upon the old rate at S23 per lamp The companies
cool,y demand 1856 per lamp, and thero is redress
and no alternative for the commission.
No other company can compete with tho companies
them to lower the bids provide gas and If she
awards be made upon the prices named the taxpayers
have the right to protest. Should oven for time,
these extoronato demands be complied WITH the city
Is nj the mercy OF the company for all
The light in Tho public places The nicely Of tho question
shows itself in the really helpless position Of the
thortes and unless the bids be accepted will become
virtual necessity TO provide kerosene or other
of lighting the city, and We may be compelled 10 go
back to the knckerbockcr times, when al the city's
light was furnished BY the lanterns each tenth
house hung in ST. ht or loot the bill At increased
rates, and have neither the remedy OF appeal nor the
satisfaction OF dispensing with its use.
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A BURGLAR ARRESTED.

Three burglars, on Moudsy evening last entered tho
apartments OF Mrs Amelia L. Miller, nt No. "a Jack
son street, and stole jeweiry aud other property
valued at $l6o While they were leaving the house
Mrs. Miller, who had been out shopping, returned and
cndeavorcd TO stop them. She in the face
and Knocked down by one OF tho burglars, VINO cs
capped Acting on n description OF the thieves fur
nshed by Mrs Miller, Ofilcer Lindman yesterday ar
rested Samuel Iangiord, VINO gave his occu
patton printer, living at No. IS
Jackson street On his being taken 10 the Th,r-
tccnth precinct station hc was at Identified
by Mrs. Miller as the burglar wEo had knocke ed hcr
down. Wncn he was brought before Justice smith,
at the Essex Market Police Court yesterday Langiurd
said that Captain CIinchy was prejudced against him
and had said no would send him 10 State Prison
Justice Smith sad he did not believe word OF what
Iangford stated, and held him ior trial in default Of
a. 900 bail
The New York herald., 1876-12-13
A DETECTIVE WATER CURE.

In the Court of Special Sessions yesterday, before
Justices FIdmmer, Morgan and Duffy. Andrew H..
wang was arrsigned charge Of assau.l and bat.
terry preferred by Edward Costello who Charged him
with entcrug his rooms and beating him IN
such severe manner TO confun Lin,
to his bed for several month"; The dcfcndaa al
stated in his own behalf tnat he had lent the CON-
painant $l70 to start IN business receiving his note
as security Tor tho amount When he prcsen ted The
note for payment II was refused, and Costello as
sauIted him with chair and bit his thumb An AM
davit made by two men TO the eject that wailng had
been drowned subsequent TO being admitted TO bail BY
the police magistrate before whom the complaint was
made was offered in evidence and road. Mailing was
found guilty aud renlandcd until the drowning matter
can be investigated
The New York herald., 1876-12-13
THE HUDSON RIVER TUNNEL.

Tho negotiations between The Hudson River Tunnel
Company and the Delaware, Lackawanna ani Western
Railroad Company have drawn TO close. The final
meeting will be hold tomorrow when she terms OF tho
compromise viii be submitted. Attorney General
vanatta and General Brisbin viii represent the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company.
and Colonel Haskns, president Of the Tunnel Company
aud Henry s. White, counsel, viii appear on
tho other side. Tho statement that Mr.. Archi-
bald, chief engineer Of the railroad COM
pany, has consented 70 tho compromise, 10 not
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true Mr.. Samuel Sioan prssidsnt Of the railroad
company, announces hrs determination TO accept
sonabc terms from the tunnel company Tho basis Of
the comprom Sc is the award or damages by the COM
missoners appointed by the Suprcmc Cour; condemn
ards and the restriction that The tunnel be completed
within three years II the work be not performed
within that mc the Hudson River Tunnel Company Is
to hil up the excavations and compensate the owners
OF property for damage caused by such excavation.
Tho articles OF agreement vii! probably be signed to-
morrow by both parties. Preparations were being
made yesterday by the tunnel company 10 resume tho
work Immediately
The New York herald., 1876-12-13
A NEW PARK COMMISSIONERS.

Mayor wckham yesterday appointed Mr.. james +.
wcnman, President OF the Cotton Exchange, Park
Commissioner, In place of Joseph j. O'Donohue. Tho
latter gentleman vacated his Commissoncrship
sequence OF holding two ofices that OF Presidential
Elecior and Park Commissioner. Mr.. Wenman is a
well known cotton merchant OF this city, The seec-
ton 4 considered an @ excellent one.
The New York herald., 1876-12-13
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED.

HELLMAS-GRuyHur- --On Thursday evening" Novcm.
Der 80 1915 BY the Rev. DR. Gotthei Mr. Mosxs HELL
MAN 10 Miss CLARA, youngest daughter OF James Grun
hut, Esq, oil New YORK CITY. No cards.
HowE-DAvis.-ln this city, on 18Th inst, by Row
DR.. Geer JosErn G. Howe TO SUSIE H. DAVIS, both Of
New York.
LAUpr--UoLow.-ln this city, on Tuesday 18th De-
cember BY tho Rev. stephen II. Tying, Jr, d. d.,
Louis H. LAUDy to KATE LOUISE UGLow all Of this city
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Alton Monday December IL, MARcAKxr ALr,
after long and painful ncss. In tho 7lh year Of her
age
Relatives and friends or the family respectfully
invited 10 attend the uneral December l3 ~ naf
past O'clock from her late residsnca LOG Brooms
81
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p. N.
ssopGRAss.--on Sunday, December 10. 1876, JANIS
SSoDGgAss, In the 62d yearo his age
Relatives aud friends arc respectfully invited 10 at
tend tho funeral. from his late residence, 262 West
ilth ST., On Wednesday, December ID. al ono O'Clock
STRONG Tuesday, December H. In this city. DR..
HsSRY T. STRONG, aged 81 years.
SERVICES at the residence OF his law, William
r. Rcnwick ESQ., liz East 18th St. ON Wednesday, AZ
hail past two Y. ~ Funeral NJ tho residence OF The
late Judge Strong Sctauket L. L, on Thursday al two
r. NJ Relatives and friends are invited to attend with
out further notice.
SULLIVAN --on Monday. December II, 1875, JoHs d.
suLtlvAS, son Of John and Nary Sullivan, aged n
years, months and ~ days.
Tho relatives and friends OF the family are respect.
s 70 me 81. late rest
day next tho 18th INST, al haIfpast r. NJ Themes
to the Monastery, West Hoboxen. ~
THoRr-At Engewood, N. j.. ON Tuesday, Dccsm-
bcr Il, 1876, Mrs NAScY TnoRr. the siss year Of
her ago
Notice of funeral hereafter
ToyE--A months mind Tor tho reposc or the soul Of
tho alc Mrs MANY ToSE VIII be offered at tho Church
Of tho Annunciation, Manha,tanvillc, on Thursday,
December IL, at ninc O'Clock A. NJ. Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited 10 attend
WALKER.-0n Monday, December H. NARY daugh.
ter Of Thomas and Mary Jane Walker, aged 10 years.
Funeral from her late residence, No 12s Ludlow q,
Wednesday, AT one O'Clock
Tho Iuneral of Colonel THoxAs b. wER,
United States Army, viii take place to-day. the 18th,
o. haif-past one O'Clock, at Governors Island
The steamer Henry Smith will leave the foot o
attend.
WILSON AT /, o53 ID av, on Sunday, December TO-
LOUISA MILLER, wiic OF James W. Wilson, In tho 27th
year OF her age.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited 70 at
tend the funera rom her late residence, Wodnct.
day, 18th INST, at half-past twelve r. NJ.
Woop.-LKsrER r.. WooD died December III, 1875, al
stapIcton, S. J.. la the 24th year Of hts age
Funeral services will be held ia tho Moraviau
church, ~ Two r NJ, "Wednesday, December ~, lS76
Friends ana relatives are requested 70 meet at the
residence Of hs uncle h Carrettson, ssapsson, L.
~ enc r. ~
The New York herald., 1876-12-26

Christmas celebration OF the above school, An i'm.
mense Christmas laden with good things stood in
the centre OF the The exercises consisted OF
singing and recitatlons, which reflect credit the
dc,ously among them. and were OF substantial assist
anco, II NOT enjoyable as Christmas toys
TnE BARSARAs' HOME
As HERALD reporter entered the hall OF st. Bar.
nabas' Home yesterday long limo OF bright and tidy
little girls passing to tho dining room, singing
with sweet VOICES sMerry, merry Christmas,n and
their sparkling eyes and happy gave proof their
hearts were the song These tho little orphans
conhded to the care OF tho good ladies' in charge
OF the Institution. Up stairs the playroom they had
lust deserted was well stocked with and candies
which gave evidence that Santa Claus had dealt very
generously with them The children OF the Industrial
School attached to the Home ere also fcasted and
disposal OF good things. Tho day was happy ono
and will bc remembered with pleasure by all who were
present to enjoy IT,
THE CATHOLIC rRoTEcroRY.
The day celebrated at the Catholic Protectory In
westchestcr county in the usual manner On Christ
mas Eve entertainment was given for tho young
folks, consisting of music and singing Christmas
trees placed in the class rooms, dining room and
in other parts Of the building. These loaded with
candies prayer books and devotional pictures, which
were distributed 10 the children yesterday. In tho
morning solemn high mass celebrated BY Father
Mahoney, the chaplain. The cnoIr was CON posed ex-
clusively OF boys who belong TO the Protec-
tory. Another mass celebrated by Father
Mahoney ut halipast eight for tee younger children
who we're not able TO attend tho early services. The
marble altar In the chapel was appropriately decorated
The day kept as general holiday, the boys being
allowed 10 the grounds with their slcds A
bountiIul Christmas dinner was PROVIDED ny the man
ayers, which was heartily paraktn OF by The children
About sixty OF the boys assisted In getting ready the
dinner and howcd thcmselvc experts In the culinary
ART There will bo Soase from school until after
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and potatoes In abundance. Tho inmates or the
Lunaic Asylum also partook OF better bill OF iare
than is ordinarily provided for their entertainment
Eight hundred and thirty pounds OF chickens aud
turkeys cooked for the asylum dinner. Ths
patents in the County Hospital were also teated 20
excellent dinner.
The boys Ia the Trnant Home were unusually IN.
dulsed. They well supplied with turkey and
mince pies.
Al the Penitentiary Keeper Shevin and his deputy,
Mr.. Crummir. superlntended the issue oil q good and
liberal OF iow aud vegetables To the convicts.
sheriff Daggett caused a better dinner than The rules
OF the Raymond Street Jail demand 10 DO served TO
the prisoners there at noon.
sLEiGIIiNG AND SKATING
The favorite routes Tor seigniug in the City oil
Churches and vicinity alive yesterday with merry
parties quest OF the invigoratng drive. Livery
stable keepers who had the good fortune TO possess
stock OF sleighs reaped enormous profits
The ice the lake at Prospect Park was in nne con-
dition the people. especially the young did ample
justice to the opportunity afforded Tor sport There
several thousand people on the LAKE
At the Captoine, which, being private pond, 10
necessarily select than the pubic lake, the yo-
taries OF tho steeshod sport were numerous during
the afternoon and evening.
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THE Day on STATEN ISLAND.

Tho observance OF Christmas Day Staten Island
hearty and general, moro extensive preparations
having been made for II than on any previous yenr.
The bells OF lle various Catholic churches ruug
at daylight and hundreds OF people were at that umo
in the streets going and from the places Of Worship
Sleigh riding kept up throughout the day and even
ing, apparently by all VINO abe 10 raise money
consequently did thriving business. The American
colors flying from most OF the public Institutions
There services at ST. Johns Episcopal church,
ompknsvie, at eleven o'clock A. ~ at 81. Paui's
twenty-five whito-robed chorsters. who sang choral
mass; at Christ church, West Brighton, with magic
lantern exhibition ia the evening; at DR.. Rockwcis
Prcsby church. Stapcton at the Calvary Pres.
bytcrian church, Wcst Bnghton at Trinity Methodist
Episcopal church. West Brighton at the Church OF tho
Ascenslon, West Brighton and offers Dr. Henry King,
chief OF the Seamen's Retreat at staple.
ton, furnished about forty turkeys Tor the institution.
and the inmates grand uinncr, besides furnish
ing the sick and disabled with suitable dcllcacies.
There were appropriate services conducted by tho
chaplain, in tho evening. Mr. Thomas Mccormick,
superintendent Of the County Poor House. says he has
115 men, women and children IN the institution, and
made them all nappy with good roast turkey dinner.
besides extra supper OF cakes pies and sweetmeas.
Mrs. Dubois matron OF the Chid's Nursery. al -Four
Corners, her little army OF children, numbering
between 800 aud 400, roast turkey dinner, beside
giving to a number of poor families about the island
turkeys for their Christmas dlnper The supcrinteu-
dents OF poor tho various townships very
consderatc to the unforiunatos in their charge, aud
many poor families received supplies OF coal from
them
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MASONIC ELECTION.

Tho annual election for officers Of Arcsna Lodre,
No 246. f. and A. NJ, has resulted in the choco Of
following ofiicers:-Charlcs De \. Burne, NJ; Il.
W. Fisher, s. w.; j. W. Stoncbridgo, j. w., George
w. Douglas Treasurer; J. y. Banks Secretary; W. J.,
Sleght, g. D. =. Laparls Jr. J. d.; J. J. Goodwin J.
H. Decker, NJ. OF O.; q. ii. rIllinghaste, M. Il. De
Agucro, Stewards; Rcvs Martin srmmerbcil Il. A.
Te, rn,t,,,, uu,sn ",a" ashs rna' "corss
William II. Small, Tyler They have been Installed b.
wor. b George TuthIil, Grand Marshal, X wor. n
John PhilitDaA
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THE DAY AT TRENTON.

In the city Of Trenton the day celebrated In
manner fully In keeping with tho importance Of tha
event Business entirely suspended, and the
streets thronged from morning till night by peo-
pio dressed in their best holiday attire In nearly all
the churches special services wero held. and sermons
appropriate TO the occasion preached by the pis
tors The Catholic churches, In particular were the
pvols OF attraction. Midnight masses celebrated
in the beautiful ttc chapel f"Our Lady ofLourdcs"
attached to the franciscan college. on tho oas-
skirts Of the city, Father Peter Jacchcti. ccebrant;
In st. Mary's church, Father Smith, cclebrant and
IN 81 Francis church, Father Avoiini cclebrant.
Tho decorations wore unusually fine, particularly
those on the affairs which elegantly Illuminated,
and .sThc Manger at Bethlehem" in the Franciscan
chapel was exceedingly unique and impressive. The
various chors displayed excellent skill and taste u
their selections, that OF ST. hary's taking the lead.
The poor received the attention OF kind hearted citt
IONS. In Taylors building state street 800 oavc
OF bread were distributed; Police Justice Swing gav
out 500 loaves kimbail, on the Assanpink block 5O
loaves and ton Of mush; r. H. Freese gave turkey
to each driver tho city railroad and other charia
BILE citizens dispensed relief in a lberal manner.
The convicts In the State Prison, numbering $50
were PROVIDED each with a dinner OF roast beo ant
apple dumplings by the keeper General Mott The ia
mates OF the charitable institutions OF the city, puH
lie and private, were hbcraily RECALLED.
The New York herald., 1876-12-26
THE DAY IN NEWARK.

In the observance OF Christmas In Newark there
were no features materially different from what has
been the custom for many years. Tncro entire
suspon OF business and general abandonment 10
tho usual round OF Christmas festivities. In tho
forenoon the dovoutiy and rcIgiously, as we'll
as the fashionabiy disposed people crowded
the churches, and In the evening" theatres,
halls aud ball rooms equally well attended.
Thousands OF persons who could anord II enjoyed
the splendid sleighing. At tue various public and
charitable institutions the inmates provided with
good cheer, showing that those who plentoously
supplied with the worlds goods did not forget tho
poor and ncody The best Of order prevailed through.
out the day, the number Of persons having an
load OF sChristmaso board being remarkably small
far ~ the arrests madc by the police Indicated.