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New-York tribune., 1876-01-22
Albany NOTES.

ALBANY Friday, Jan. Fl. 1879.
In the Supreme Court, General Term, to-day was
argued the case OF Peter p. Winternute, respondent,
against James snson and Jay Cooke appellants Messs
Hubbard and Smith for Cooke Messrs. Murdoch and
for stnson end the Hon jeremiah Mcclure for
respondent. The case Is in an appeal from ludcinen'
rendered IN favor OF the pnn am ne ana ~ ,n ~ aea
the ground that he clone should have Jugmen' ioa
ou%d mat neither Of the parties should The
cause OF in relation to $4,000 In northern
Pacific Railway bonds. which, II Is alleged Cooke had
agreed 10 give as part payment the purchase of the
Northern Wisconsin Railway
There of an intended movement In the Sen
ate to obtain the appointment Of special commission,
10 whom shall I've referred Revised Statutes instead Of
leaving 1t with the Judiciary Committee. The real
animus Of the movement is said to be gigantic
strike" against in general the vast amount OF
property Ia VIII &C hands would make interfelence a
'dar.prous thing The name Of a Senator from the West
part Of the state who was not F1ously III inc inait
wrie recently in the Assembly. Is connected with the
movement. Leading Republicans say they will oppose
the scheme vigorously and deny that 1t has any prospect
Of success
Senator Cole, Chairman OF the Canal Committee, has
been examined by the Canal Commission and corroho-
rates the testimony which the Commission have eady
taken IN reference to the represe natons made by Aud
tor Thayer and ms brother 10 the Canal COiins.oh'I
10 procire tie egsl alton necessary ia the Auditors +
fc In canal certificates. The Commission VIII not h'ci
again for week or more, when Their general reTt WI
doubtless be ready for transmission 10 the lIisalurc
This report is waiting now only for the printer 10 com
ylete the testimony necessary 10 DO transmitted with IT,
Senator Woodin yesterday denounced the original act
incorporating the Gray Nuns as the work of Demo-
cratic member and Democratic Legislature, ana as
granting extraordinary powers granted tO other cor
Ioratiun in this STATE except state nstltutoh IL IN
now found Senator WOOdin was one OF The heltct
committee OF nine which reported the bill fayOfaby 10
the Senate, and OF the IL Republican Senators VINO
voted for 1t.
The names Of Smith NJ Weed and ex superintendent
Barnes are about the only named In connection
with the office of Superintendent OF the Insurance De
partment, TO be made vacant Feb l by the ressna-
ton Of Mr. Chapman
-Four Democratic AssembYmen, Messrs. Miller slevin
Calvin aud Kian. all Of New York, voted against the
repeal OF the Gray Nuns act to-day. The bul was
passed by vote OF lO5 u (. In inc Senate the sim
ilar bill til next week. senator Jacobs not be-
ing prepared To discuss II.
The Governor ana Mrs. Pelton give tho annual recep
ton to members OF tie Legislature judges OF the courts
and State officers next Tuesday evening
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THE STATUS OF THE ARMY.

DISCUSSIONS ~ THE HOUSE MILITARY COMMITTEE
THE PAY OF OFFICERS PROBABLY NOT TO RE
REDUCED-PROPosED TRANSFER OF INDIAN AF-
FAIRS TO THE WAR DEPARTMENT
IBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE
WAsHINGToN Jan. 21.-Tbe House Military Com
mittce at its meeting this morning disposed only of
some unmportant bills, some general questions af-
fccting the status of the army which have been
referred toit in the form of bills or resolutions.
Several Of the subcommittee, which had been ap-
pointed to make special inquiries, ready to re-
port /; but il was thought better to spend the time
to-day in arriving at general understanding IN re-
gard TO the business of the Committee in order that
il might be transacted more intclligcntly and more
expeditously at subsequent meetings.
Among the subjects informally talked over to-day
was the proposed reduction in the pay of army OIL
GERS. The general sentiment of the Committee to-
day, although no vote was taken, seemed to be
against it, The members of the Committee say that It
will no doubt he strongly IN favor of providing work
for idle officers if such there are and perhaps of re-
ducing the compensation of those not on duty, but
they believe the present pay il too great for
officers in active service with their commands.
In the same connection the Committee will at an
early day take up the consideration of Mr.. Han
cocks bill TO provide for the transfer of Indian
affairs from the Interior To the War Department.
printed copy of tins bill was lald upon the taOe or
the Committee only a day or two ago, aud several
members who have already given some attention to
Its provisions will probably suggest amendments,
although majority of the Committee ~ without
doubt strongly in favor of the general proposition.
Mr. Hancocks bill is more carefully drawn than
that contemplating similar object winch has been
referred 10 the Committee Indian Affairs. Be
sides transferring the control of all matters pertain
ing to the Indians to the Secretary of War,
with all funds, accounts records aud papers,
and the supervisory aud appellate powers,
possessed by the Secretary of the Interior, IL
apportions to the several corps of the army the
special duties which each Is to perform. This bill
will probably be the basis Of action by the commit
tees on this subject, although its provisions may be
considerably modified before il il reported.
IL is understood that the members of the Military
Committee think that they should have been con
suited by the Committee on Appropriations before
the latter reported in favor of reducing salaries. &C.,
at the Military Academy and it is doubtful if Gen.
Bannings committee would have agreed TO this re-
luction had they been given an opportunity to ex-
press their opinion on the subject
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THE COURT OF ALABAMA CLAIMS.

WAsHINGTov, Jan. 2l.-ln the Court OF Commits,
the Alabama Claims " day. the Judgment end. ol
20. 1870 N No 80, Nehemiah hand and robert
Ia te matter OF frusht ana tue oul
$3.50 allowed TO each Of the claimants as freight due
Cases S72-Zcnas L. Adams s13Natlan Coleman sis-
f. T. Adams In the mater Of the bark lBh
lander ped Ooari tie ooeond the Court
awarded 80 81 balance due aft,r dr'ucng the III
the pay Of the officers and s-ame to DO distributes"
M tne manner heretofore prescr. bed by tue Court
The following general Judgments were also announcen
,as, No. Ll0J-Heeu Is. Thonpson admuIistrati
g. 1870 80; Gaze No lOe2-Chas sssoa Of Nes Beayn n
O0O; case 40. l,o2-feander Getsche of New lchaoi
Conn, si,j9o case No l0s-Nathan = Gardner % syns 81 @
Iouool' Ionn $3.50; Case No. s2i-Wm' s.Ssen'
and Doagher, adlnnisratrx sl6s7l and to @ CnasS % a.
% Cas-. No. S73Mn lewls 500 S~~S
~ -Wm A. Bartlett OF New Bedford, SI.Joo, ,sss
10 Rent Howar OF al Of West Brisewater Mass
as. sj-Beni B Church of Giswold, Mass case
ss6-B = George Bartlett lsnrx ~ oS M 9'
s2l 953; Case ss8-Geo = Barst Iai,, sase sss
Case s96-Leander A. Pmmsr no psrsu awala saasat aa
CASE No selRobt W: Bartlett SIG o. Case no ss;T
leo y and II Bartlett IT, ADMINISTRATORS Sl3,lSI ~
,h IN all the cases from al TO $685. from the 18th
tnrl Ida and with further award 10 the owners
o The catch of the lafayette of $O7o 10 DO dis
iribnted among the parties entitled theycto
motion for rehesring In case As" The A6isah-was
made BY ChaA G. Bssman. jr. Of Newfork
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RAILROAD LEGISLATION.

FORECLOSURE OF RAILROAD MORTGAGES, AND THE
FORMING OF NEW COMPANIEs TO MANAGE THE
ROADS AFrLR The SALE.
lFROM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE !
ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. Ex-senator Rogers Of
Erie introduced In the Senate this morning important
BILL amending the Of May 20. 1874 which provides
for the sale OF railroads foreoosed under mortgage. and
for the organization Of companies TO manage the
The bill s evidently OF importance II extends the
former act 80 permit its application 10 railroads in
the hands OF receivers and roads formed under gen
eral as well rs special The first section OF the
changed by giving opportunity TO organize the com
pany with and preferred stoek, and make ar
rangemens for the participation Of bondhodes IN the
government OF the corporation marked innovation on
the previous law In this state, and TO assume
the bonds and liabilities Of the previous corporation
The amendments the second section provide that the
receiver shall be liable for his actions only 60 days ae
the receiyershp determines and tina, thereafter
pany purchasing the old road shah be liable for
tons Just rs the receiver would have been The third
fourth and fifth sections In which change 10 made
now stockholders six months In which 70 determine II
they VIII accept prorats shsrc Of the stock Of the
road and commissioners and other officials who hold
stock in their official capacity the same length Of tmo
The following is the text OF the additions made to the
scu:
IN the certificate 60 TO be filed may be inserted the
whoe or part Of the plan or agreement In the next sec
cns,ituti0n aud laws Of this State concerning and
itng meetings by TIE stockholders OF the corporation
e election OF Its officers their authority And duties and
s manner Of ansactDg the business Of such corpora
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TIE VINELAND TRIAL.

TIE Defense STILL TAXING TEsTTMoNY-THE PARA
GRAPH THAT CAUSED CARRUrH's DEATH.
BRIDGErOS \. j., Jan. 21.-The Lands trial
was resumed this morning Alexander Pierson aud John
ng testified minor points. Thos. T. Corcs testified
Lands employed him to watch for suspicious per-
sons who were arrive the West Jersey train from
Now-York assassnate him, and showed witness the
photograph OF Commodore Meade stating that he was one
OF the Soud-be assassns.
Col wm H. Glll stated that he believed lands to be
insane man.
Prof Marcus Wilson Of vineland testified that on the
morning OF the 10 OF March he entered the law office Of
WIN. A. House where tue prisoner had been taken mme-
daiely after the shooting When he saw Lantis he
extended his haud to him, and the prisoner
gave it a grateful pressure, and thanked him
tor calling 10 SO him while lie was
the midst OF such great trouble. Witness then said Ia
him that he had been informed that article IN The IN
deJe,dent had been the immediate cause OF the affair
Landis handed him slip OF paper, with the remark that
his wife had morning handed II TO him. and AZ the
same time tauntcd him and charged him with being the
cause OF 10.
A number OF witnesses testified that certain oeca
s0ns the eyes Of the prisoner looked wild and unnatural
and his peculiar behavior excited their concern
Adjourned till tomorrow.
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he wanted II placed by the Constitution In such posi-
ton that II can never he Affected .Xo.. ..h,o
Mr. RUGGLEs moved to lay the resoutiod on the 'soe e
LOst-Yeas II; Nays 90. The Yeas were Messrs' p
man. crulee, Gnrnee. Halliday OSei psyne; nrdaw 81
moved TO refer the resolution to the COM
mitter on Public Education. Carried. ,.. -.
Mr. KILLTAS moved that the Judiciary CoIninlt,ce Do
discharged from the further consideration of fena SUI
frage be referred TO the Committee ON "rc'
anceS. 49,. =. c-t..o nm
Commerce and Navigation. ,..,,.
Mr. moved to lay tho whole subject ON the taoie
Carried.
Mr. HALLIDAY moved to recommt the bill 70 preNe,ht en-,
injury to animals in NewYork to the Committee Oh ,
Whole, and that II be printed. He said the House co
not possibly know how the bill read with the anieh
ments made 10 it., A.. ,,,u
Mr.. srRAHAS opposed the motion, insisting that ,l iu
time had taken the bill lie moved the previous
question. which ordered. -,
The question then taken on the motion 10 reeoni
NIT the BILL and II was carried, SO to 81.
The following bills were passed among others:
repeal the act amending the charter OF the ss'ei
hood OF Gray Nuns. oud
10 provide for employment by contract OF convcts anu
paupers under the control OF the CoInmssioncis vi
Charities and Correction OF NewYork AMI Brooklyn: -
Confirming the official acts OF the town cetk Oh 'ho
town Of Madrid st. Lawr.nce County, concerning 'ho
issue of bonds.
Adjourned TIL Monday evening.
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ASSEMBLY.
The following bills were introduced: !:

BY MIR. a. j. COMMUNICATIVE to district courts In
such courts SIX Ine I.t District embraces tine First
Second Third, Fourth, Fl ia, SIXTH, ana Fourteenth
tecnth, and Seventeenth Wards; lId, the Eighth,
Ninth, tifteehth sixteenth, and Twentieth Wards the
Twenty second Wards the vth. Twelfth Ward; aud
the vlth the Twentythlrd and Twnty-fourth Wards.
BIZ effects a saving oi sl25,ooO TO the tax,ptyers
BY dr. CAnTY-To resulate the sale OF oysters alonc
the hudson River The bill provides that oysters
not sold by count or measure they shall be sold ia
wooden tubs sach to h"ll one pse m sealed and IN
districts, Eastern and Western, and the County Clerk
inspector for each district, to serve two year, Dea
sLall make weekly returns, sworn TO- AMI pay one
nall cent per bushel On all sales False returns afelnddc
pun shabe by fine of s100 for each offence No sala
res provided for the INSPECTORS
by Mr.. BURLEIGn-fo Incorporate the united PTesDy
Ierfan Synod OF New-iOrk.
BY Mi GRAHAM-To amend trc charter Of Rochester.
Resolutions were introduced as follows:
BY Mr. CAsE-That the Ways and Means Committee
port a bill safe economical management
OF the United states Deposit Fund. On motion oi Mr.
| FORSTER the resolution was laid Oh the table
BY Mr.. SGALIs-fhat special committee OF five be
appointed report what official salaries be reduced
and what supernumerarIes dispensed with. Laid
BY Mr. HANsos-That the Railroad Committee invest
gate the of the Delaware and Hudson Canal
Company, and report what legislation necessary
| IN order to protect the stockholders. Laid over.
By Mr.. WEANT-A concurrent resolution authorizing
the Governor to appoint commission similar to the
Canal Iny'stigaton Commission to investigate State
Prison Affairs giving IL full cOurt powers. Laid
Mr. WEBB called up his resolution relative to the
mon schools calling tho Judiciary Committee to re-
port bill providing for constitutional amendment pro-
hbiting sectsnan appropriations In urging the adop-
ntment OF the people that all the children Of the state
| shall nave good secular education.
TO have his resolution referred 70 the Public Education
Committee which already has resolution before 1t on
Mr. WEBB said tha, the resolution was not broad
enough and he wanted this House 10 make an express
Mr. RnaoI ss al n. thought we had very good com.
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LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

INTRODUCTION AND PASSAGE OF BILLS ~ BOTH
HOCsEs-wOMAS SUFFRAGE LAID On HE TABLE.
SENATE. ALBANY, jan u, ls7G.
Mr.. ROBERTSON, from the judiciary Commit
tee reported favoraby upon the bills relative 10 the
Troy Police Force also. favOraby upon tie bills to pre-
vent injury to horses Ncw-Iork Cy also, adversely
to hill for the relief Of George W. Thompson Of 1am
ton County, for publishing redemption sale OF lands
because claim for relief Is pending Ia the courts
The following, among other bills, were introduced:
Ry Mr.. WoODIS-Rclatye TO the Tarnnauy Society
Obili already publisheG)
BY Mr. WAGNER-To amend the laws concerning docu-
mcnts of the Legislature.
BY Mr. ROGEl:s-T0 facilitate the reorgani zatOD OF
railroads sold under mortgages.
MT. T.kiSSADAY-FOr the better protection or human
life on railways and steam vessels IN TINS stale
Hy Mr. BIXBY-R Relative TO the COlrt of General Scs
sions in the City aud County of New-York providing
tie Judges Of rad cOurt within 80 days after the
passage this bi shall appoint two deputy clerks and
AN interpreter aud a steEosrLpier.
The following bills were passed:
Relative posting legal notices on bulletin boards
the new court house in ButtiO
Releasing the int rest of the people OF the STATE
lands in schuyler County Joseph aud John Mackey.
Amending tie charter of Albion, Orleans County.
The Senate then adjourned Till Monday evening
New-York tribune., 1876-01-22
TIE PROPOSED MONETARY UNIT.

LONDON, Friday, Jan. II, IoIb'
The Times, in a leading editorial article on
American finances this morning, iorscs Senator sheT-
mans proposition looking To common unit for money
and accounts for the Unlt0l states aud Great Britain
IL says that America In returning to specie paymeuts'
will almost enter upon phase Of monetary develop
ment Therefore the change the American standard o
value will involve no serious shock to social aud com
terci arrap pemcns such as would upon alter
alton in the value OF the British sovereign. The Times
thinks the proposition opens less prospect than the
establishment Of a common monetary system for all
Eugsh speaking peoples, who by the enI OF this cen
tury will probably rule influence The people OF the
greater part Of the ears surface, and monopozc even
a larger share OF its commerce.
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AFFAIR. makes any explanation in regard to those who
have failed TO obey this law
The President has designated the following Commits

Affairs makes any explanation in regard to those who
have failed 10 obey this law.
The President has designated the following Commits
sioncrs examine and the neness and weight OF
the coins reserved at the several mnts during the year
1875: Robert f. Rogers, Professor of Chemistry, Uni
versy OF Pennsylvania A. p. Barnard, President OF
Columbia College, NewYOrk; W. r. Chandler Professor
Of Chemistry, Lehigh University, Pennsylvania: the
Hon Morton McMichael OF Philadelphia, Penn. Prof. j.
r. Hilgard, Washington, d. c.; Prof j. II. McClntOck.
Pittsburgh Penn; Prot. w. p. Blake, New Haven Conn;
John Sherman jr. Washington. d. C.; Dr. L. ). Bell,
Louisville. KY; L. B. Elliott Washington, d. G.
The entire day in the Senate and House was spent In
eulogies on the late Vice President Wilson Ten or
twelve orations delivered in each all Of about the
usual oalber The Senate Chamber heavily draped.
photograph OF the dead Vice President The most no
tceable speeches those OF Mr. Ingalls, Mr. Hamn,
Mr. Stevenson, and Mr.. Anthony, and in the House,
those OF Mr.. Banks, Mr. Reagan, and Proctor Knott
number OF bids bearing the impress OF fraudulent
stamp have been discovered IN the Post Office Depart
ment over 100 having been recognized The bids 30
found mainly In Texas, Arkansas and louisiana all
Of them now being In course Of fulhllment
The Indiana editorial excursionists, numbering 200
ladies' and gentlemen, paid their respects to the Prcsi
dent this morning, after which they visited public places
Of interest including the Capitol.
The House Committee on Appropriations have unani-
mOusy decided TO report adversely on the bill appro-
pratng 797 to pay the interest tho 365 District
of Columbia bonds.
Jor Regular Report Of Congressional Proctn9s see I'd pdGe
New-York tribune., 1876-01-22
BRITISH STOCK AND MONEY MARKET.
FINANCIAL ASD COMM RCIAL REVIEW or TiiE WEEK.
LoSDoS. Friday Jan. 2l-Eycning.

FINANCIAL AND COMM RCIAL REVIEW OF 1lih "EEh'
LosDoS, Friday Jan. 2l-Eycnng.
The feature of the stock market during the
present week has been ts extreme dullness There has
been no activity any day. and shares have hucated
sufficiently command unusual attention except MeN
can aud Argentine. Mexican declined TO tho lowest
point ever known, In consequence Of the Mexican Con
ress adouning without taking any action III regard I"
the foreign debt. Argentncs have materially Improved
on account Of reassuring adviccs concerning tho con
dion Of tha, country United States securities are up
held by the home demand, and continue very steady
Tie bank returns have been again very favorable ana
foreign exchanges show sufficient recovery 10 export
opcrntion There has boon little demand for discount
but the rate steady at ga with exceptional transactions
at 4.
The circular Of tho Liverpool Cotton Brokers Asso-
citation says:
The demand for cotton has decidedly Increased SIN
the supply continues abundant AMI prices have AGAIN
Yielded the quotations bcng generally reduced ana Tue
market closes heavily. American IN stul rnefed very
freely and decline consequently cnsucd OF about 81
per pound In Instances forced sales were made NJ
e.,ater reduction Brazil is eo id, ana suihts 10"
isl lower. The transactions Ia futures continue lu-
it'd After frequent fluctuations the quotations are
about al. below those Of last Thursday.
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MR.. SCHUYLER DECLARED AUDITOR.

AN OPINION BY TIE TTORNEY-GENERAL-IHE COM
MENDABLE CAUTION OF TREASURER ROSS.
IBY TELEGRAPH To TIE ThIBUNE.l
ALBANY JAM 21.-The embarrassing question III
connection with Mr.. ScbuyleT's tenure of office a
Auditor has been the possibility that the legality OF
his warrants might hereafter be questioned. In
view Of this fact Nh Ross, the State Treasurer pr-
yately and by official letter requested Mr. Schuyler
not TO make any drafts upon the Treasury until he
could obtain an opinion from the Attor-
ney-GeneIal to guide his course. This opn-
ion Mr.. Fairchild has prepared. but has
not yet transmitted to the Treasurer. 1t Is Ill
effect however, that Mr.. Schuyler Is the de facto
Auditor and can perform all the duties OF the office
This first important decision which the Attorney
General has announced confirms MIR. Schuyler III his
place until his is appointed, and renders 1t
still more unlikely that his name will be withdrawn
from before the Senate. Under this decision Mr.
Schuyler can hold office until the expiration Of Gov
Tilden's term of office, and longer if Democratic
Governor should be elected next Fall.
New-York tribune., 1876-01-22
SANDWICH ISLANDS AND AUSTRALIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21.--The steamship
City of Melbourne from Sydney via Honolulu arrived at
this port today She brought dispatches from the liaw
allan Government, which have been transmitted TO Wash
ington granting protection TO Capt James j. Waddel of
the Pacific Mail service. who had been threatened with
arrest on arrival Honolulu In command Of the Com
pany's steamer, for practically destroying Hawaiian
ship white command oil the Rebel cruiser Shenandoah
In Victoria the Hon. james McCul0ch, In financial
statement points out that the OF the colony
Inadequate to meet the expenses
The Victoria journals state that alarming increase
of insanity and destaton noticeable In Melbourne
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THE BOSTON LADIES AT RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, Jan. 2l.-The Committee of B0s-
tonans who charged with the presentation OF SONY
enirs OF the Bunker Hill Centennial TO the Southern
organization who participated in the celebration have
the past days In charge OF Committee OF
the Richmond COmman Terry, Knights remplar. visiting
many points OF about the city, including the
public schools tobacco factories the historic St. Johns
Church and burying ground, and Hollywood Cemetery
Last night thew witnessed Edwin Booths personaton of
Richard H. Tonight NJ -. Adams Masonic Hail. they
will present the souvenirs, the ceremonies concluding
with grand banquet at the Same place. The Nisitors
leave for the south tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1876-01-22
THE CIVIL JUSTICES COURTS.
CHANGE OF DISTRICTS AND REDUCTION or sAIARII
ASSIGNMENTS OF JUDGES.

CHANGE OF DlSIhlCIS AND kIDtNlloN VT SAi t''Ii 10
ASSIGNMENTS OF JUDGES
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNe.l
ALBANY. Jan 21.-Mr. A. j. CampbelPs bill, intro
duced into the Assembly to-day makes radical reor
ganigatOn Of the existing system of Civil justices
Courts Ii reduces the number Of districts from ten
TO six and their salaries from $500 10 5000.
While retaining Of necessity the present Justices, it
merees them in four of the districts TO bring
Tammany aud anti-Tammany or Tammany and Re
publican Judges together in the same district. All
the employees which were appointed by Tammany
are legislated out Of Office, and the number of at
tendants is largely decreased. SIperannuated po-
lcemen are allowed to serve with the pay Of attend
ants instead of the pension which they now receive.
The salaries of the present Judges are not Of course
affected by the bill. The Justices who placed in
the same district under it are Judges Callahan and
Clancy, Parke and Gedney, Campbell and Denkel,
Kelly and Pinckney; and in separate districts,
Judges Flanagan and McGOwan.