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NEW YORK.

A Waiter Who Thinks he Met Tweed.
NEW YORK, April ia waiter named Da
costa, formerly employed at Delmonico's states
that he met VIM. M. Tweed the first week in
March on steamboat between Genoa and Leg
horn, Tweed told him he had obtained a paI-
don and was travelling in Italy for his health.
On arriving at Leghorn Tweed invited Dacosta
to call on him at hotel. The next day he did
so, but Tweed had not been there and he as
certaned that no man named Tweed mad been
at any OF the hotels. but an American baron,
whose description answered Tweed's had been
registered, and left for Naples. Dacosta makes
an affidavit to the above.
MIR. Stewards Property.
The New York Times of tomorrow will pub-
lIsh carefully prepared list OF the late Mr.. A.
i. stewards real estate in this city, obtained
from the tax office. There are one hundred
pieces OF property scattered in various parts of
the city, the total valuation of which is set
down at $4,000, 900, according to the assessor s
estimate, and which is much lower than The
real value. 1t may be safely stated that Mr.
Stewards city real estate is worth $1O,OOO,O0O
Property in the city is usually assessed about 60
per cent of its actual value.
Concerning the WILL
There are all kinds of surmlses in regard to
the will of the late Mr.. Stewart. No very cor
rect idea of its actual nature has so far been
obtained, but it is probable that the names of
the following lncky individuals are contained
~ ~ olis. ouuSo Dultu, daughter OF Mrs.
stewards brother; Charles Clinch. nephew of
Mrs Stewart with Mr.. Kingman, manager uf
the branch house in Paris; three Misses Clinch,
half sisters of Mrs. Stewart, and the children
OF Charles o. Butler. who married sister of
Mrs. Stewart, and whose wife having died has
married again; and the Misses Morrow, daugh-
tiers of old friends of the Stewart family in Ire
land, who have been often seen with Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart, by whom they have been regard.
ed almost blood relations.
The Funeral Services.
The President win not he able to attend the
funeral of A. I. Stewart ON account of the
pressure of public business. The following
gentlemen will act as pall-bearers: Gov. S. j.
Tiden, ex-Gov. e. D. Morgan, Alex HI. Rice,
Governor of Massachusetts, ex-Gov. Dix, Peter
Cooper, Royal Phelps, Robert L. Stuart, James
Lerox, Francis Cottinet. Judge Noah Davis.
Charles 81. Russell. Stephen W. Ray, William
Libbey, Judge Henry e. Davis aud Jacob d.
Vermilyea 1t has been determined to have
short service at the house at 10 o'clock. The
flowers ordered by Mr.. Stewards surviving
parneis for the house and church cost $4,000.
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DIED.

In this city, April IL, Mrs. Lizzie, wife of Samuel
Il. Berry
prayers at House, IS Franklin street. at half past
2 O'Clock, Thursday afternoon. Burial at con-
venience of the amily.1
In this ci y, Aprill2 of consumption Miss Lydia
Robbins. aged II years.
[Fureral services on Friday at 3 O'clock at the
residence of L d. Cole, Sc Franklin street. Burial
at convenience of the family,
In Midtown, (Calas) April 10, Burritt Holden, in
FAINT son OF Rev. Merritt q. and Almeida l.. Beale,
aged months.
In tornvile. March 8, Mrs. Hannah E., wife of
John Dow aged rs years.
In Powna, Feb. 26, Mrs. Della. wife of H. P Mer-
rill, aged IS years.
In Auburn, March "a, Mr.. Harrison Knowlton,
aged 62 years.
In Skowhegan, March 0. Elsie May, daughter of
I. b Foss aged years months.
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New YORK. April Electromagnetic Money
market was steady at g per cent. on call loans.
but fell TO q per at close. Foreign EXCHANGE
was dull at 1864 a 1868 for bankers sixty days and
(9 1893 for demand. '''''
Gold opened at 113, advanced to 1135, with the
fnal sales at 1l39 The rates paid for CARVING
were u, !. 81, 4 and per cent; loans were also
made hat and at per cent. for borI owing The AS.
ssiant Treasurer paid ont to day $1,000 on
OF interest and $4,000 in redemption OF bombs Chs
toms receipts S251,0 The cearances at the Cold
Exchange Bank were $19.94l 900. N''8
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Dyspepsia constipation and biliousness, as we'll as
disorders of the nervous system and the organs of
urination, react by sympathy upon the brain fire.
quelty causing degree of mental depression not re-
motely akin to insanity. The surest way to Danish
the "blues thus produced is to use that unfailing
antidote to bodily irregularity and gloominess of
mind, HOstetter's Stomach Bitters course of the
great corrective tonic promptly removes the mala-
dies above specified as well as any others. and re-
stores the cheerfuness which is such characteristic
attendant of good health 1t likewise imparts vgoI
to the constu tion which is its surest saIeguafeu
against disease the best guarantee OF lol me-
The aged and infirm as well a the sick anu co .
eseent, derive inexpressi0e comfort and beneht from
its use.
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Ravana Market.

with largely diminished imports and exports for the
past quarter has nevertheless collected 50, 100000
nore man during the same period last year The
result proves that smuggling has greatly abated.
Exchange-United States 60 DAYS CURRENCY at 81 "a
discount; do short sight at 81 a. discount; 60 days
gold g prem; short sight do 81 az prem on Lon
don at IA q Is prem; on Paris Il a.
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for money and account.
LONDON, April 12-12.3O P. M.-American securi-
tes-UniIed States bonds 1865, lG3f, ex-coup.; new
SIS, 1863, ex-coup. Erie 164.
LIVERPOOL, April 12-12.3O P. M.-Cotton market
quiet; Middling upiands at sgd; do Orleans at 6sd
sales 1000 bales, including 1000 bales tor specula-
ton and EXPORT,
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Your life can be saved by HUNTS REMEDY.
HUNTS REMEDY cures Dropsy and all Diseases of
the Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary Organs. Hun
dreds who have been given up by their physicians to
die have been saved by HUNTS REMEDY and are
now living witnesses of its value. aprl3eod1w
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MEMORANDA.

Sch Helen j Holway. from Cienfuegos for Boston,
which went ashore East of Fire Island 9Th inst has
been partly discharged and she expected to come
of 9th. Steam pumps have been placed on board to
keep her tree of water.
Sch Grace Andrews, (of Thomaston) Andrews, at
New York from Caibarien reports strong NV to NE
gales on the passage, and lost foretopmast and fore
sail.
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MARRIED.
Notices marriage, to insure insertion in the Press,
must be accompanied by the name of the Clergyman
or magistrate solemnizing the same.

In this CITY, April IL, by Rev. DIR. Sbailer. Rev. Ed
win S. Small OF Brunswick and Miss Mary Eloise,
adopted daughter of the officiating clergyman.
In this city, April Z, by Rev. d. W. Johnston, Geo.
S. Walker and Miss Eta E. Robinson, both of Port
land.
In this city, by Rev. c. S. Perkins. JAS j. Poolet
anu Miss Ida Nj. Elder. both of Portland.
In Lewiston, March l, George Sanborn OF Wales
and Miss Laura E. Colby of Webster.
In vinalhaven, March 5, Rodney l.. Mills and Miss
Addie A. FIVE
IN East Wilton. March 90, Willard Blanchard and
Miss Jennie S. Kurdish.
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The Direct Gable Repaf~oa

PORTSMOUTH, N, H., April 12.-Tbe steame,
cabs IN finding both ends of the
from the shore, and at D. m. made o fnef
splice The Faraday will remain here a sh hoai
time to examine the shore end of the cabio ~
see,if it is in any way chafed during the late f.
severe storms. "'o
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South Carolina Republicans.
The Chamberlain Men Beaten-Thc Dele
CATION Unpiedged.

COLUMBIA, April Pin the Republican
Convention the committee on credentials made
report excluding all contestng delegates A
minority report in favor of these delegates was
submitted by Gov. Chamberlain. The question
was discussed all day with great acrimopy and
much personal abuse, and the majority report
was finally adopted by an overwhelming ma
lorlty. The delegates to the National Conven-
ton will be unpledged.
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Providence Print Cloths Market
Damestic Markets.

PROVIDENCE, April 12-Prn5ing Cloths market
quiet and unchanged at 81 cash, 3c for thirty days
for 64x64 best standard and extra cloths
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Please tell the people that you saw fheu
Advertisement in the PRESS the circ' MA
ton OF which, per month, exceed zoe, 900,
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FOREIGN PORTS.

At Valparaiso Mich A, baraue Bearse, Sweetser
for Iquique and Uuited Kingdom.
Ar at Liverpool 9th inst, sch Hannah McLoon,
Keen. New York.
Sid 9th, barque II Hussey, Shaw, United States.
Ar at Marseilles 9th inst, brig TeneIitfe, Tracey,
New York.
Ar at Port Limon -. sch Louisa Smith, Weber,
jacksonville (and sailed for Cubal
Sid FIN St thomas Mich goth, brig Annie Gardiner.
Havener, for Saba, having repaired.
Ar at Callao Mich 16, ships Messenger Giikey, from
Tacoma; Harry Morse Patten, Rio Janeiro.
Ar at Caibaren Mich 2lst, brig Sportsman. Blanch-
ard, Havana; 2Sth. Lie Houghton, Rose. do.
Sid Mch 81. sch Mabel Staples Cole, New York
2Sth, Kate Wentworth, Mead. Portland
Sid I'm Guantanamo Mch 17tn, sch Fannie Cobb,
Cobb. New York.
Sid FIN Havana LIST inst, brig Akbar, Thompson, tor
New York; 9Th, sch Harry Smith, Weeks, Sagua.
Ar at Matanzas Sd inst, sch Matte A franklin,
Griffin Havana
Sid Sd, sch Clara Rogers. Rogers, Cardenas
AR at Cardenas list inst, barque Masonic, Rice, I'm
Havana; Sd, Com Dupont, Nichols, Havana; sch E
Woodbury., Woodbury., Sagua; Clara Rogers, Rog-
Sid 1st brig Annie D Terrey, Haskell, Hatteras
sch Daybreak, Blake, Sagua.
SPOKEN.
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DEPARTURE OF STEAMSHIPS.
u AR-INE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Wednesday, April ~.
ARRIVED

Wednesday, April ~.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Franconia, Bragg New York-pgssen-
gers and mdse to Henry Fox.
Barque Fori M Hubert, Hardy, New York, to lead
lumber for Europe.
Sch Eliza Sawyer, Cook, Philadelphia.
Sch Turner, Walker, Boston, to load for Rich
moDd. Va.
Sch Odiorne, Crowell, Boston, to load for Rich
mond.
Sch Patriot, Sellers. Deer Isle
Sch Palos, Ober Calais for Salem.
Sch Alligator, Kimball, Belfast for Boston.
Sch j Marshall. Barter, Freeport.
Sch S Lamprey. Gould, Kennebec, bound West.
Sch Jos H Huddell. Sharp, Rockport for Philadel-
phia.
Sch Eliza Ann, Humphrey, Damariscotta for Bos-
ton.
Sch VIM Butman. Sproul, Freeport for Boston.
CLEARED.
Sch Grace Gushing, Hamilton, New York-Berln
Mills.
Sch Nellie Belle, Benner, New York and Newark
n M Woodman.
Sch Helen Mari, Nickerson, Kennebec River-J
Nickerson
Sch Oregon. Dunton. Boothbay-master.
SAILED-Schs Ariadne. H Curtis.
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The Republican State Convention of Virginia
met at noon yesterday. There was an angry
discussion over the committee on credentials.
and no result has been reached
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Awnings, Tents, Flags, EOat Sails,
Covers, Canvas LetteriMgs,
Decorations, &C.,
40 I.2 EXCHANGE STREET,
F.. A. T. E A V L t t
marc15 sneodH
FOR Il ST TAR.

Mr.. j. w. Mcintosh, of Portland, Me-, writes:
81 have found soap equal to your Forest Tar Soap
for shaving. Since using it my face has been per-
fectly free from pimpy eruptions and the dsagreea-
BILE irritation that always comes after shaving. al
so like it for shampooing better than anything ever
tried know several who using it, and all agree
that it is unequalel as shaving SOAP" Ask your
Druggist for it, or send IS cents to
THE FOREST TAR CO.,
Portland, Me- for cake.
nct15 snGm
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Boston Bank Statement.

Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water conveyance-100O bush cornmeal tn n
W. True s. Co. ~ VI
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METEOHOENGIGAE.

PROBABILITIES FOR The NEXT TWENTY -FOUR
HOURS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNALl
OFFICER, Washington. D c.,
April 49, Il A. M.)t
For New England,
variable and northeast winds, increasing cloud.
mess, stationary temperature and pressure
Cautionary signals are ordered for Galveston
and Indiauola
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SPOKEN
Depressing DIaiadies,

April 6, lat % 40, Ion 70 1s, sch Telumah, {. ON
Sagua for PHILADELPHIA.
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BOSTON. April 12.-The following is the statement
of the Boston National banks. as returned to Ire
Clearing HOuSe: '--o
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Boston stock Market.
[Sales at the Brokers' Board, April 1871
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l . n; [ 4; :, :, zZ,740,800
~ e sp lo e;; 10 anIIupete py reason of
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Superfne =. 4 so a 5 90
Ex-Spring.,. 800 % G so
Xxx Spring.. & 70 q 1925
Patti Spring
wheats. :. s % @lO %
Mich'n Win
ter best. s 90 @ 8 %
L ow grade
Michigan. 7 Is a $50
St.Louis win
ter fair. -. 725 "a 775
Win'r good 8 % a 8 so
" best. 9 25 a 975
UN--Se
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-21

New RULING MACHINE at THE ARGUS
BINDERY Paper ruled IN any ctye or
any cuirred iinrS. Leave or1ars at The
ARGUS COUNTING RooM,opposi,> the Pns'
thce II
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Alexander II, Stephens lying.
From the Boston Post,

From ne B0Sl0H POSI-,
The favnrise son ii Georgia is fast pass
iug way-not from any particular disease.
out 'hy general breaking down his
system 1t is one OF the physiological
peculiaritles Of MIR Stephens that through
out his lite his food, though it seemed to
be well Gigested and has never produced
any dyspepric systems, has never been
properly assin,ilated: and to this fact he
attributes his puny physical body, which
only weigh ninety tnnr pounds. liz Is
willing to die, and has not one word f r.
sret for his unfinished work
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Voice Of God.

BY REV. ALFRED NEVIN. D. D.
, New ard valuable Book of absorbing interest,
n it is q complete Compendium of Sacred History,
Biography and Chronology 1t contains all the
historic and Legendary Lore of he Bible, 40
graphical accounts of its Patriarchs. Prophets
Priests Kings and Heroes. Also the occurs euces q
Four Hundred years from the last of the Prophets
10 the birth of Christ mot found In any other sn
gle voume) royal Octave OF 500 pages. embcl
lished with numerous handsome engravings. Lib
eral terms to Agents.
NILLER'S BIBLE & PUBLISHING HOUSE
1902 & l104 Sausom street. Philadelphia Pa.
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The 9ailg Arens.
For the Rock island Argus.
nic, Ian, Grove Viglianca Committee

For the Rock island Argus.
RicLlan1 Grove Vigilance COMMITTEES
Among the many ways OF making money
ia that of stealing horses and other port
able property, running them off and trad
ing or selling them. This practice is not
confined 10 the distant past, for but recent
" horses were stolen within few miles Of
rs. and run out Ut the country. To protect
ourselves against such invasions was this
Association formed. IT. FIRST meeting was
held at Clark schoolhouse, Mercer coun
". ILL.,, February 9Th 1889, and the annual
meetings have convened at the same place
on the second Saturday of January of each
year since that time.
There is one thing that will recommend it
selfto the public, and that is: In not single
instance solere property has been stolen
from a member Of this committee, has the
committee failed to get back the property
and secure the thief
We are as thoroughly organized new as
ever, and growing stronger by increasing
numbers. The attendance at the annual
meetings is general To be present is the
rule and not the exception. The EXPENSES
are very light, casting the members no
thing it they are regular in attendance,
except when called out IN duty.
The officers Tor the ensuing year are as
| follows:
President.-Samuel Clark,
V ce-Yr, sident,-Dan | Mowery,
Secreiary,-Byrou J,rdau.
Treasurer,-J. r. Manning.
Directors j. A. Jordan. Warner Kin
say. George McCandless, John McCand
less, James Cock.
| BYRON JORDAN, Secretary,
Orion, Henry Co., Ills.
January IS, 1876.
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RAILROADS.
Pittsburgh, t.Wayne&Chicago
AND PENNSYLVANIA R.R.LINE
Condensed limo Table.

| TRAINS LEAVE CHICAGO Dept,
Corner Canal and Madison sts., West Side,
| On arrival of Trains from North and Southwest.
| > Trains with through No. ?. No. g. No. 4.
le1 Cars bay Elk. tacEx N'htEk
| TO NEW YORK. iEx.sun. Daily. Tex, Sat.
| & sun.
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The Nationa, Democratic CoEventio1

The Nationa, Democratic CoEveAtIo1a
A meeting of the National Democratic
Committee will be at Wizards Hotel, in
the city of Washington, on Tuesday. the
22d day Of February next. at II o cock. a!
which metting u call will be is ued OF
hoilirg "a Natinna Democratic CouNent on
Ia nominate candidates for President and
Vice President OF the United States.
AUGUSTUS SCHELL,
of New York. Chairman.
Frederick .. Prince, OF Massachusetts
Secretary.
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THIS is THE ONLY LINE TIL 1T RUNS THE
crlebra ed PULLMAN PALACE CARS from Chicago TO
New YORK, W tbous change AK for tickets via
For Wayne and Pennsylvania Line.
ThrOugi. iirset- Tor eale all principal ticket
offices, at the lowest Curr.n; rates.
f. r. MYERS. G. P & T A
New-York tribune., 1876-02-17
ALBANY NOTES.
AIRANf. "Wednesday,

ALBANf, Wednesday, feD. 10, 1870.
President Smiths reply IN behalf VI the New-fOrk
Commssio in response 10 the resolution OF
the Assembly calling for information to the recent
arres, Of tic Mr. Brydgos and Mrs Mackenzie in New
York was received to-day He directs attention TO the
regulation OF the Police Department authorizing police
m IN to arrest a person when he has good cause and
reasonable ground 70 suspect OF having COlmhted "a
felony and states that has long been tne custom TOT
tre Cbici Executive Otneer OF me N;"-1oiA ponce 10
direct the apprehension OF individuals upon the more on
less specific e egrapnc request OF the police authorities
other citiesttvmestic or f0reign-reyinS upon the
speedy production OF documentary or PERSONAL proof
Gen. Smith cites number of Cases when s1ch action
has been wisely taken and forwards report from super
uendeut Wng Of the details Of the affair." with ali the
correspond nee, telegraTns, &c
The Senate, IN Executive session to-day, rejected MI
souhworth as agreed in the Republican last
night. senators Rogers Robertson, and Prince voted in
favor Of confirmation The stood l6 against to IL
IN favor IL all the Democrats bad been present one
Republican vote would have tied the Senate and thrown
INTO the hands Of the eutenanGovefn0r the casting
vote confirmation The Governor Will undoubtedly
send in the of another Democrat, but lie not yet
known who the nom nee VIII De.
Messrs Thomas. Cooper, Campbell, and Jccob Hess Of
tn Committee Crime reached Albany tonight with
the report of the Committee, which will be presented 10
the Legislature tomorrow The report proper, excus
OF testimony, makes $50 pages Of printed matter and l.
s.ud to contain many interesting suggestions ana I'M
portant recommendations.
The Assembly Committee on Cities, in Exeeutiv'
session yesterday voted to POSTPONE the consideration Of
Mr. Forsters Park Commission bill for two weeks,
Nessrs. Guge and Granam, Republicans, voting with
the Democrats. The vote stood D To 4.
The State Prison Committee Of the Assembly win
emerge next week with report the best mode Of in
yesgating State prisons The report not likely 10
Obstruct the passage OF Senator schooDmakeI's bill
The Democratic Senators had a last night, and
agreed TO support Senator Johns Canal Board bl
and resolved on more aggressive measures
New-York tribune., 1876-02-17
BuRGLARIEs AND THEFTs.

Thieves entered the rooms of Mrs. Levitch on the
third floor Of No. SO Bayars during her absence Cd iues
day and carried away property valued at $780, -,
Burglars opened the front door OF No. ooo Broad"y WIN
false KEYS on Tuesday night and ascended to tho second
winch Is occupied by William Rodh importer OF aces ana
Charles kaman importer OF silks aun eIsc.s
The burglars carried OF goods belonging 10 MT h~"
Burglars entered bedroom Of Kaman Fried at no !so
Ffhst early yesterday morning whle the ~
asleep and carried away $3.50 and god "ach
cham valued at 800. a., 49,, =. No ,s
sevens Tuesday night pried open the saie ana
away In greenbac SO IN gold CON- and oIher properly
Richard HefeITan accused stealing three diamond rings
valued $3.50, $2j IN money, from NJ ~
OF No As West with whom he has been
ig held 10 answer ID de1aut vi siooo p
Yesterday at the Washington Place Police Court: -, IN
on Tuesday Chief Of Police NILS OF newark
contered High that city and atternped 10
examine suspclo looking which the latter was AIRY
ing The dropped the bag and ned but was nh,y a
cotnred after several been fired at him. The bag
was found quantity OF lead pipe stolen from an m
OF Charles Ruban
Of No ioI BALDWIN st. Yesterday officer Fischer arrested
brother the prisoner IN accomplce: ..,o-
Police Court yesterday DeUns Ma oIy silNer
thief with stealing one ser Twelve ropes
an IRON chain schooner Onyer H. Booth ~ ti oo' o
Tas Seventh st Of the Of $780, and was detained III
Charles Schaer arragned charge Of stealing $500 om
lame. Barrett In at NO 1870 Chatlaist on
night a. committed in default Of $4,000 bail at the IOmos
Police yesterday. -. oo, >,.., oooona
iev,s stole from Joseph Malone Of No 800 N0fth second
ST Brooklyu T. d. yesterday 40 pigeons, Valued at SD
George Adams in Brooklyn yesterday cl argn
with wing stolen property valued at 81 900 belonging 10
Schnyer Hartley q Graham Of Nos 30 and 20 J0hns New
York employed as clerk Aseatfh Az ni' ie'
dence revealed a large mt Of the stolen goods
New-York tribune., 1876-02-17
ALBANY.
ruE sIATE PRISON AMENDMENT.

THE STATE PRISON AMENDMENT.
A SCHEME TO SMOTHER 1T IN THB AssEMBLY-TBE
PRISON OFFICIALS OBJECT TO BEING LEGIsLAIED
OUT OF OFFICE.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO The TRIsUSE1
ALBANY, Feb. 16.-The Constitutional amendment
yutting the canals under . single responsible head
passed both Houses with little reluctance and has
gone to the people The similar amendment respect
ing the State Prisons passed the Senate, but is not
80 90 through the Assembly without at least an
effort to defeat it. The plan Of the officials who Will
be legslated out of Office By it, the men whose
interests will be affected, Is to commit the
amendment to the Committee on State Prisons and
sndeavor to induce the Committee to smother OF
oppose it, This step will have this plausible excuse
that the amendment went directly to the Committee
Of the Whole in the Assembly without being first
referred to the State Prison Committee, as in the
Senate Direct efforts have been made to influence
votes in the House in favor of the scheme by the
patronage yet undisposed Of by the State Prison
officials who say they don't want to be legislated
out of Office and who propose to take care OF their
friends in the Legislature in the matter of appoint
ments While such q scheme is probably defeated as
soon as il is made known, there are members who
will ask the reference of the amendment on the
ground of sincere opposition to it, Among them is
Mr.. Post of Cayuga County, who has spoken at
length against il.