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New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
BROOKLYNS CHARTER AMENDMENTS.
Az a n,aotinr of tho Rrnollvn Gamma

At meeting OF the Brooklyn Common
Council on Marcn %. resolution offered that the
Legislature shCdd be requested not to the Pierce
charter bill An amendment requested the Senators aud
Assemblynen from Kings County TO urge an amend
the charter of BROOKLYN providing for single
headed commissions the commissioners to be elected
in the same way other officials, and providing that
the Aldermen be elected by Senate districts Yesterday
President Fisher offered amendment To the effect that
the terms OF the present commissioners should not
cease until the present lawful terms should expire aud
all appointments by the Mayor should be confirmed
by the Aldermen. long debate followed. President
Fisher said that common honesty demanded that the
present incuInbents should ont their terms. The
bill Of Senator Pierce political ia its character and
gave tue Mayor too much power Alderman ORehly
said "This Board should not lose moment in setting
the seal of condemnation what known the Pierce
charter II bill simply iii the interest ol Bossian.
When voted for May or last Fall supposed was voting
for James Howell, jr but have found that was ms
taken. have since ascertaned that Thomas knsella Is
the acting Mayor Of this city. lie wrote the Mayors
message, and has acted his proxy at Albany" The
question also debated by Alderman MuItha, who
thought that immediate action should be taken, and
by Alderman Kenna. who was in favor OF having single
headed commissions the heaGs to be elected by the
pie President Fishers amendment was adopted by a
Of 10 tO IL.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

In the House. to-day, under the call OF States the fol
lowing bills etc, we're introduced and referred:
by Mr. WARD U,ep PcnDD-A joint resolution OF the
LEGISLATURE OF Pennsy lyani against the revision OF the
Ey Mr. STEPHENS dem. GAIA bill for tho fnan-
relief of the country and o facilitate the return To
specie paym without njnr0usly ahecling the COM
icrcal business OF the people IL directs the Secretary
Treasury when the amount oI coin and bullion III
ia. Treasury shall exceed Fl00 5000 To redeem the
prcsent outstanding United States legaendcr notes,
when presented In sums OF $1,000 and upward with
coin Of iull standard value.
by Mr.. CHALMERS Dem., Miss)-A bill altering the
net aid In the construction OF railroad and telegraph
line from the Missouri to the Pacific Ocean
by Mr.. MONEY (Dem., Miss)A bill to regulate cou-
tracts Tor carrying mails. IL provides that when any
contractor shall subet his contract, the Postmaster
General shall cancel IL and make rates not
To exceed The old one The bill defines "subletting" as
" the employ yment by any contractor OF auy person
of the service being borne by such contractor"
by Mr. BRIGHT tDem.. Tenn.l-A bli to prevent the
reduction OF thu National currency by ruduenty with
drawing legalcnder notes from circulation.
by Mr. FULLER tDem.. INDIA bill declaring the
waters OF the Hot springs, of Arkansas forever free to
the people.
by Mr.. SPRINGER (Dem, n)-A bill to facilitate let
ter correspondence.
BY Mr.. HATCHER tDem.. Mo)-A bill for the relief OF
the Northwesttrn Transportation Company.
By Mr. WILLIAMS (Dem.. Mich)-A bill granting
jurisdiction tn the Court of Claims upon the claims of
officers and soldiers OF the late war;
by Mr. BLISS tDem, N. Y9-Ab!l authorizing William
Lewis ana William H. Lewis to make application TO the
Commissioner Of Patents for the extension of their
patent Tor new and useful Photographic plateholders
the California Legislature against the VI duty
on mo1air and wool.
by Mr.. WIGGINGToN (Dem.. CaLl-A resolution of
the same body asking that more public lands shall be
gwen away In subsidies.
by Mr MARTIN Dem. W. Val, by rcquest--A bill to
estapsn Sh aha maintain speedy communication with
Dy mr. hAhhlsoN lDotn illD--A bill to provide for
moro emc'ent Civu Service In the United States.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
THE DOWNS WILL SUSTAINED.
CHARGES OF UNDUE INFLUENCE NOT PROVED

CHARGES OF UNDUE INFLUENCE NOT PROVED.
The will of Samuel Downs, which was Of
fered for probate March 0. 1876, divided an estate
largely composed Of personal property very unequally
among members of his family. The wife did not receive
third part did the only grandson receive what he
would have received II the division had been by law,
while son-n-law received more than such share.
The VIII contested by the widow on the grounds
that the decedent incompetent 10 make will be-
OF mis- habual drunkenness and also that undue
influence had been exerted him in favor Of his son
iu-law. The decision of Surrogate Calvin was given,
yesterday, founded upon immense quantity OF eyi-
dence that has been accamulatng for two years. The
Surrogate says that the evidence shows that on many
occasions Mr.. Downs was free from intOXicatOn, amt
when so entirely capable of attending 10 important
business The testimony Of those prcscnt with him at
the time, showed that wheu he executed the instrument
in question hc OF sound and disposing mind and
memory In regard TO undue influence he holds that the
testimony docs not properly any question as 10 tie
fduciary relations between the decedcnt and his sOiB
law, for the reason that what lie did for
the dcccdent seemed 10 have been done
at the decedent's request and gratuitously To
hold otherwise the Surrogate declares would result In
establishing the doctrine that the testator could never
whom he entertained feeling of confidence ana with
whom he associated on terms NJ ntmacy and in order
unequal legacies valid egatec would seem 10
be required, To be dsObgine discOureOus aud spca
be and TO flee from tine tcstator when he Is abodt 10
ecute his Will" The Surrogate decides that the will
should be admitted 10 probate. flanagan / Bright Tor
prUponent John McKcon for contestant
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
BANKS ILLEGAL INVESTMENT.

William j. Slstare, as broker, was employed,
in 1872. by Alfred 7. COnklin. president of the Ne
chanics and Traders Savings Institution TO sell 500
shares Of the Atlantic Mail Steamship Companys stock
when il should be saIabIe S25 share. Mr. Sis
tare after delay sold the stock on the Exchange at
something S25. He called on the bank for the
stock and was told could not be furnished as had
already been sold through another broker To protect
himself IA member Of the stock Exchange, he bought
in the stock ar considerable advance and sued for the
difference, about $500 The bank has passed INTO me
hands of William Best as receiver, and he defended
the suit, 1ch was tried yesterday before Judge Van
Brunt In Supreme Court. Circuit
The counsel Tor the receiver took the ground that the
savings bank had right to take any such stock u being
limited investments To National, state and CITY
bOnds and mortgages; that all dealings by II IN other
stocks were utterly illegal and ii incurred no liability
any action OF Its officers in respect to such stocks
plant Stephen Fullerton and IL s. Bennett appeared
for the plaintiff Frederick Smyth and john Mcheon Tor
W l.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
HOW JUSTICE DUFFY LOST A PRISONER.

UUhtIVV TIIIIg, W oNI0IH"T 4'I''IN'V "E'V0
Court. yesterday examined into case that lie thought
required his supervision. Last Friday young man was
arrested for committing gross outrage IN Broadway
stage and he gave his name Edward Jones. The owl
dcnce clear against hU, and the Justice held him IN
l 900 bail to keep the peace for nine months, aud re-
served the right to himself OF tWcpiyfour hours on
which To adiudicate the bail offered. Ia the mean
time the accused man taken tO the Tombs. VIII
sued ont and Judge Daniels. Saturday, ordered
that the ~ 900 bail be accepted. which order
rcd out and the prisoner discharged Now Justice
Duffy sOrry he did not commit the prisoner Tor trial
instead Ia default Oi bail for good behavior and he il
much chngrn,d by the action of Judge Daniels He Is
investigating the and intends laying tHc result Of
his inquiries before Judge Daniels and other supreme
Court Judhcs.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
MErHoDISTS IN EASTERN NEw-JERsEY.

At the session of the Newark VI. j.. Confer
oncc Newark, yesterday. the Row. Dr. Dunn called
attention TO the coored camp-meengs held during the
year. believing they did harm 10 the Methodist Church.
being held be asserted, "by irresponsible person,, IN
the interest of rumselcrs." The Rev. Mr.. Lansing OF
Georgia spoke in the interest Of the Frccden- Aid So
cIety. kcsOlut passed that the Bishops ic
dupsed appoint the OF the conference the
middle of Apr, ma that the Presiding Lcrs be- an hoT
zcd select the Standing Committees and des uar the
place OF meeting The Conference Stewards reported
Amount OF assessments on thr different churches,
Ss.247 amount received SO 22J 50; deficiency New
ark district. S27s; jersey civ, SjJ6; Elizabeth,
SGjj 80 Newton. S72O ~. The claimants were II
supernuneraries 20 widows Of preacher. aud orphan.
The Rev. Dr. Dunn, Of the Advisory Committee wIih
officers O Drew Seminary, reported that " rcsOl, cd
raise $4,000 within the bounds oi The conf renee ~
300 shares and fractions Of the same allowing three
years fOr payment OF Che subscriptions Already $1,000
had been
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
FOUND CRAZY IN THE STREET.

a good looking young woman was brought
to the Central Office yesterday morning, having been
found on Observation-Disclosures near Ninth
ave-. acting In strange manner Wnen she first came
10 the Central Office she appeared well and gave her
name Maria Grinnel She refused to tell where she
lived, but SAID married aud had four children.
the oldest OF whom was seven years old she said her
husband sad she was crazy aud had threatened 10 turn
her INTO the street. she had with her small TN kettle
in which some pieces OF meat IA II FOR making "A
Aftcr ing still awhile and staring into vacancy,
she fell into a stupOr. Shc remained unconscious
long that DR.. Mcdonald called III. He unable
10 revive her. and at y. she sent To the New
York Hospital
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02

WOhh Or DUhULhho AMI lIliE' Ice
James Wilson and William Landers were
charged, at the Essex Market Police Court yester
day. with having forced entrance to the store at No
III Canalst OF James Mcshanahan, by breaking oper
a scutle the roof and stealing satin OF the value Of
1926, March 80. similar charge was preferred
against them by Albert L. Baldwin for breaking into NO
III Canalst., the night, and stealing goods o
the vaue of S46 Tho prisoners were committed foi
trial on each charge In default OF 50 900 bail EACH
David Edridge brought up charge made by zig
mund Kenginsten for having forced an entrance to his
residence, at No 80 Rivngtonst. Sunday morning and
stolen clothing and jewery of the value OF $iOO si-
ar ena5sc Sresns into his 4
Eldridgest. The prisoner Is weli-known thieI hs
was held to answer on the two charges I'D deiui' oi
Officer Rourke of the Sixteenth Precinct found roll
OF carpet In the hail OF No. 233 West Twenty
and saw leaving the place. Pursuing them: he
captured one who gave his name MichaelT Graham
Ne ssep en sSr s 9a' N 81 The prisoner
yesterday held IN ~ 800 bail -, -oo ,, s.,
Andrew Wheeler yesterday held In 81 300 bail ny
Justice Kilbreth, charge OF burglary. The cum
painant was Mrs Lucy saer, Of No. 1o7 seventh-ave'
from whom the property was stolen
brought before Justice Dny Yesterday charged with
breaking into the house OF Mrs Kidd, In East Forty
sec0nd-st. lie was remanded for examination.
called on George B; Dickinson. who keeps "a
day and asked for work. While Mr. Dckinsons atten
ton was attracted in another direction the man disap
O,ieer Sooncy Of the Third Brooklyn Precinct. yes
terday arrested William Jackson, age
sneak thief who has been visiting number OF doctors
Offices recently, and stealing OF instruments ana
other articles Fourteen pawn tickets were III his pos
session. ., .
ST. Patrcks Roman Catholic Church. at Elizabeth was
broken into late on Sunday night, ana thG poor DOAes
robbed OF considerable money. Two dwelling houses
were also robbed and an attempt was made 10 pieah
into the DIN savings Bank. . ~, =. q,
The villa OF Josiah I. Brown, ri Tea Neck Ridge N DE-
was entered recently by burglar, put Inohs Dane, @
the gardener, arrested the man. and walked WIN mn
one mile apd half to Hackensaek. III the middle Oh tue
night when he was lodged IN jail
The fancy goods store Of Charles Rpiey, on JetscSt'
New Brighton entered by burglars satuInAy hlg,,
morning Charles johnson ana JohD Grimes TWO M
bcrs of the Modoc gang" caught Ia the woods NJ
Castcon with portion of the stolen property III eir
p0sse.sion. Justice Correct committed them 10 the
County .all for examination 80,
Thomas Bennett. of this city, while walking along
New York-ave Railroad-aye Newark, iast even
ing was attacked by three men, one O whom caught MN
by the throat another struck him la the face witn
fist. lie robbed of "A gold watch ana chhi
James WOrthngtOp. halter. living AT NO $40 Orange
ST.. Eewark caught IN the act al siealng rol Oi
valuable cloth from front Cf the clothing store OI
Philip Butts. south Market 81, yesterday afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
WHO OWNS Our ALDERMEN"i

The manager of the Park Theatre is threat-
ened with TO preven; the production Of "Our Al
deimen" Imre Kiralfy claims the exclusive right to
produce this play In America asserting that IL is free
translation OF German play entitled "The Hypochou-
driac" which was produced in this city several years
ago. Stanley Mckenna stage manager OF the PARK
Theatre, denies that Mr Kirafy has any claim what
to the play. lie states that Oar Aldermen" was
written by Mr.. Ruryon. Of Chicago bur admits
that tie play suggested by The Ilypcchon-
driac." Since Manager Abbey has accepted the play
however. Mr. NJ kcnna states tnat II has undergone cUu
siderable change II has been remove led and improved
Tie scene wa originally lald tn Chicago. but Mt MO
a satire on NcwYork political life. The several Alder
IN the play are Of the Newlork type and easily to
he recognized In the pictures OF prOmiacnt
politicians III appear In conspicuous places The names
OF the Aldermen the play suggestive OF the persons
portrayed Mana ger Hbcy Is confident that hc ha, the
entire right the leS II is to be produced On April
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
RESULT OF STEALING A RIDE.

Henry Hoffman, a child eight years old, on
his way school. Jumped the platform Of car Of
the Hudson River Railroad to steal ride from
Thiry-ninthst to Forry-fourth-st According to his
story the conductor kicked him of and he fell so that
the passed his right leg TIE court below dis
missed the complaint. The Superior Court General Tern
reyerses the judgment. holding that though the boy
was "A trespasser. had right Remove
him reckessy to impcr his life aud limb, and the
question whether he acting in pursuit OF his
patton or nacousy should been submitted 10 tho
iurv
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
JOHN MORRIssEY's SICKNESS AT Troy

Reports were III circulation, yesterday AZ
ternoon, that john Morrsscy dying at Troy, H.
quries made late in the evening Of Colonel John H.
Ford. Mr.. Morris,cy's intimate ficnd, ELECTED the
information that ut O'Clock Colonel Ford had
rcceyeda dispatch from Mrs Morisscy saying that her
husband had taken a slight cold on The boat, aud
that they would Troy unti the middle o this
week Colonel Ford thought II Mr. Morriss"y scri-
orsiy III be would have been s"nt for. Mr. and Mrs
MorrlsSev had eft NswIurk on Friday evening ihtbolt
reached Albany bate ~ me afternoon Oi saturday, ana
to Troy He s viii s vines friends, but hOpes 10
take Senate oath this week.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
LIABLE FOR HIS SUBSCRIPTION

Stephen ii. Williamson recovered judgment
against the staten Island Central Railroad Company
note originally given by that company for services TO
one Deatold, who slOckholder. Execution being
returned unsaisned the plaintiff sued benjamin T. Sea-
ley who had subscribed for $500 OF the the
company, but had paid IN only $50 Seaey defended
the ground that by agreement between him and the
company he was only To $3.50 and tnat the original
payee OF the note stockholdcr The Common Pleas,
General Term holds that neither defence IN good the
paintin being no party To tine companys agreement,
and having acquired the before maturity ana de-
iendant liable for the balance OF his Subscription
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
REVERSING A SAVINGS BANK DECISION.

In the suit of Isaac '. French, receiver OF
the Central Park SAVINGS Bank against Joseph E. Red
man and nine other trustees, the Supreme Court Gen.
cra Term Judge Brady giving the opinion has reversed
Judgment at Circuit nonsuting the plaintiff. The suit
the loss incurred by tue purchase OF the
lots on one of which the bank building erected.
This purchase was made I'm 1873, and there was 10
proof that at that the price paid was not ia aud
on that ground tne complaint was dismissed. Judge
Brady however, holds that In view OF the TACT nat tie
bank was the time OF the purchase succc at
Tor three years previous its payments had exceeded us
income, should have been left 10 tie jury 10 say
whether the purchase ustiablc OF specaa ton or
such lack oil udgneni make the trustees liable.
Francis c. Barlow appeared for the plaintiff; L. f. An
dersOn for the defendants.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
A LIFE'S SAVINGS LOST.

Samuel Joynson bought for $2,900-the saw
ings OF lfotime-exehange on Liverpool from ono
Creagh at Boston. who was the agent OF Richards u
Boas. Of this city, The Liverpool firm rejected the bills
and Joynson came back with his wife In tho steerage
selling his very clothes 10 get his passage only 70 una
that Creagh had absconded aud Richards boas
ated his acts Joynson's wife became nsaue, ana Iea
in paupcr asylum. He sued Richards Boas' ~ IL ob
the trial proved that his 81 800 reached them Farm
tanned verdict but the Superior Court, Genera - nnt
Yesterday reversed It. on the ground that ne ants %
nroyed thai Creagh sent this money 10 the de'oH"'
nn his accOnnl
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
PRIVATE sUITORs ASKING DELAY.

Judge Wallace. when he opener tue jury
term of the United states Circuit Court Yesterday morn,
ing called attention to the many conp'a.ns sn',
been made by private suItors because then cases were
deferred from year to year by the preference b.,n
@ norrec, Inv g,yng preference TO private sis
but when the calendar was called anu 'he Ss nIc
suitors asked postponements. the Judgs ss 80
statements and said that now there SaS ,h o C, wsid
.ne m an ov' ,sith Goyernment ca ses sd "Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
RESULTS OF FLEMINGS ASSAULT.

W TIIIHH o. TItInIlIS, tHc nanagcr OF the
Count Joannes theatrical troupe who arrested In
jersey CITY, Sunday morning. upon charge OF assaung
Edward G. Coylc, member Of the troupe, was taken
before Justice Davis yesterday. Mr.. Coyle made AMI.
dayt To the facts stated ia THE TRIBUNE yestcr-
day ana Mr.. Fleming rccOmu,itted Tor further x
animation Mr. Coyle attached the money found on
ieinngs person by the police. the necessary paper,
being Issued By Justice Davis. Eight Other actors u.
cludng D. B. Ashton and II. Bell have also had attach
mens served upon Captain Jordan OF the First Precinct
who has charge OF the money Fleming owing them they
assert, for previous engagements.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
CHILDREN SINGING In LOW RESORTS.

The haDeas corpus on DenatI Oh the chiluteh
Anna and Bertha Eberhardt came, yesterday, before
Judge Daniels, in the Court OF Over and Terminer.
On behalf OF the mother Of tho children was urged
that the commitment by Justice Morgan was made
under the Act of 1888 and that offence was SHOWN
under that act Mr. Dclaleld, for the society Tor the
VI Cruelty Children urged that the case
came within statutes Of 1876 and 1877 the children
being allowed sing at late hours OF tho night III tho
low slums of the Fourth Ward for gain. The eldest
child appears to be about thirteen years old Judge
Daniels reserved his decision.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
AcoNIaN INpucrIoy-Tim. "1

A BACoNIAN INDUCTION.-Tim "D,ye
think soor. there's amy chauBce wild the Roo
shiansi" squireen "well things looked queer little
while ago. Tim. Why do you aski" Tim: "Shre,
sorr I'll have to be sellin me pig and the
thry goes to bacon II rose shure me name
lin O,Farr'lI"-lPunch.
THE INCOMING AND THE OUTGOING Mr..
9cs Mark my words, styles, this ere Congriss won't
come ~ nothing; w0t VITA them furriners an
ether, shall ave real war. and then won't ave
incOu1o tai Styles E0bbut doubt, Mister Coles,
eonet5FaA
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-COmmander Francis
NJ Ramsay ordered to duty at the torpedo station
Newport Ri. Commander LOUIS Korupfi Is ordered to
duty as equipment officer OF the Navy Yard Mare Island
Ensign LucieD Flynn is detached from the Rio Bravo
and ordered TO the Canonicus, at New-Oreans. Tn e
Navy Department is informed OF the arrival OF the
Osspee, Commander Breese, at Pensacola, yesterday
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02

Dentist, to tho old lady ebout purchasing
some false teeth For mastication, my dear madam
they can only be surpassed by Nature herself" Old
lady: 80 laws. doctor don't nothing about the
mastication, II can only chaw with en-"
"Now, my boy" said the examiner, "if |
had mnce-pie anu should give twOtwcfths Of IL 10
john, two-twelfths to asaac and twOtweths to Harry
and should take half the pie myself what would there
be left Speak ont loud. 90 that all can hear" "The
plate |" shouted the b0Y.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02

LAhGE NUMBER OF lMMlOhANis LANDED.
The largest number of immigrants that has
arrived any steamer from Europe thus far this
season. landed at Castle Garden Sunday by the
steamship General Werder from Bremen. That vessel
brought 3l2 In the seerage the Gcrmana from LIVER
pool brought l2l0, the p. Caland, from Rotterdam,
landed eighty and the Cornwall from Bristol. sixteen
Colonel COonan, the Superintendent Of tho Emigration
Department says that when Q Bremen steamer leads
of with large number early In tie Spring. IL
sure indication Of largo immigration Most OF those
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
TWO MOLLY MAGUIREs TO BE HANGED

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-The Supreme Court
to-day. affirmed the decision Of the sehuylki County
Court IN passing the death sentence on Dennis DON
nelly, Molly Mcguire, convicted OF the murder OF
Thomas Sanger, at Raven Run In 1875 DonneIys exc
cution has already been nxcd for tho 18th of this
month. with JACK" kchOe, at Pottsyille,
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
A TRIVIAL DIsYCTE ENDING IN DEATH;
~ rt,,,,o, Iy,,f for killing John

,o'aon, pegnu Yesterday seforc judge Daniels IN
the Court OF Oyer and Terpner beaacT, W nP vs sT
pee, On jannary 70 quarrel arose as 10 & go $50
satry door open and after putting MOI ou ot s Re-
aanhi dawn the fall causing coacussi"h ot VIC pis. @
a"J ",,iw,t. death. After opening the case u was ~"
iouIncd 10 to-day.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
ARMY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Superintendent
General the recruiting service s ordered to prepare
and cause TO be forwarded under proper charge fty
coored infantry recruits to San Antonio Texas for as
signment ~ the Gath Infantry.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
A BOND RoBBEE SENTENCED.

George Mercer alias George Meyer, ,,,'a,S mmS
suatched package OF $4,000 Mlsso'i. 's". nav,v
escancd with them on Thrtieths neal near 20 s,nc
pieaded guilty yesterday and was seD'V"
Prison for four and u half years
New-York tribune., 1878-04-02
United states Local Inspector OF Hulls.

TO HAVE AND TO KEEP.-Landlady: Pm
sure hope you're comfortable, sirt do so dislike
changing my dodgers when gotta nice single gentleman
could keep him forever "--lfun.