New-York tribune., 1879-01-01

While there his insanity returned and he thrt htcned TO
carve every one IN the mouse with large kn re- me ne
tlHtbush Asylum for the Insane
The Injunction which was said to have been
obtained restraining the Supervisors from awarding the
contracts for the construction Of the new jail been
served. and IN the meantime the resolution authorizing
the awarding Of the contracts has been signed by the
supery sorat Largr. and thu contract for the nasouN
etc. has been awarded 10 Frerl McNamge. Thcy III
TEND to break ground tomorrow morning.
Mayor Howell has refused to sign the pay
roll of the apartment or Arrears for December. on th'
ground thar Registrar illegally increased the
salaries OF his clerks for that month by dividing among
them the xpended balance the Departments aT-
preparation the year The amount so distributed
was $50 Ol. Mr.. scott claims that his cierkS were
entitled to this amount because, contrary To the custom
hitherto aid not employ any additional clerks durluG
the busiest part OF the season.
The formal transfer of the keys of the Shcr-
lf's Office made last night by sheriff Dlggett 10
Sheriff Riley, at the Raymond street Jail. Many ro-
ticlans and others were in attendance. Among them
were Judge Moore. of the County Court; Surrogate
Daley, Assistant DistrIcI-Attorneys Weinberg ana
Oakley eXJudge Morris, County amor tli@grihu anu
touhH telk Dtima ihS ea.helS %,u to' W. vi each
other a " UIppy New rear" "a
The appropriation for the Fire Department
having been cut down, a reduction i'll expenses was
necessary in order to keep within the amount appro
pIiated. The Commissioners have removed T. H.
Suuie, clerk or the Chlcf Engineer; W. a NhiP"t'
machinisr W. A. Viedermann, assistant harnessmaker;
NJ McManus, detailed fireman and ii. j. Reed mes
senger The salary OF the superintendent OF tne hpi
Yard was reduced from $1,000 to Sl,SOO. Efnfsl
Lascnc clerk in the Kerosene Bureau. IL made g'I
eral clerk. Tho places made vacant by the remo'diS
Will not be filled.
The funeral of General Donald Craig Nc
Caum, who died last Friday night, took race Yester-
day moon, at his late residence No l9F HalSey-s
Among those present were Edward Rowe, J. NJ Motley
OF New York, and William II Wilton, who was General
McCams first asst >taut when the General was super
inteudent and general manager OF military railroads
The body OF the General was dressed in his uniform and
the plate upon his coffin contained SIMPLY his name IN
fun. The services conducted by the Rev ;. u.
Carter. OF st. Georges PrOtestant EWscopa Chufc III
Rochester, where they will be buried IN Mount nope
Cemetery
Sheriff Thomas NJ. Riley has made the fol-
lowing appointments: Under-sherih, Thomas Murphy ;
deputy -sherifs John Fuchs, Patrick Highland aud j.
McGunncss; foreclosure clerk, F. L. Dalion :;
assistant clerk j. r. Wilds keeper Of the
jail William Bryan, with VI. Malone and cnarles
Schultz a. as,stants auctioneer Thomas A. kerrgan
rrison-yan drivers Joseph Evans and Jane. Cassidy
several clerks. deputy-,heris. etc. remain 10 he ap-
pointed Il. i. eedg@ ck at present chic clerk ~ 'iC
office. is retained Mr.. Murphy has held the position al
undcr-,hertf vice hitherto, and number OF the other
appomiees have been employed III the oheiln once
/ before.
JERSEY CITY.
Jeremiah Tuoney, a traclman, was run over
Yesterday, by an engine "f the N"",iorh' lake
arm and an ear. lie died in two hours
NEWARK.
The caucus of Republican members of the
Common Couucil. held on Monday night, dee drd e"
make further reduction Of salaries NJ cry "W'Ids'
those receiving over 1000 g. be reduced L. per cent
aua al under 900 10 per cent win few exceptions
The roc. are 10 br cut down only from April 10 Octo-
b'r when they are to receive -, instead oi - - 4
day
The American Fire Insurance Company. on
ilr lieu. NtIrlUhtu