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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
EEARs OF OVER SPECULATION.
fBY TELEGKAPh TO THE TRIBUNE.I


WAsHNGT N, Dec. 29.-Su prise IS expressed at
the Treasury Department because the bonds which
ma,are the day after tomorrow are not coming In
for payment more rapidly. On the fret OF Decem-
her the out istanding amount of these bonds was
Sll255, 900. Previous to that time the Secretary
of the treasury had, bv printed circular. invited
the bondboldcrs 10 send In their bonds before the
day of maturity IN order that the preliminary steps
might be taken During this month the Secretary
has purchased at discount %3,3OO.OOO, leaving
nearly eight millions to be paid for on Friday, or
tins amount only abont 81 100000 has been re-
cciyed Tie amount passed upon to-day. for which
the treasurer will send forward checks tomorrow,
was $214,O0O.
The reason tor tins delay on the part OF the own
ers OF these bonds IS Ieved to be that they have
bvpothecated them, and are unable to borrow the
money TO redeem them. The fact illustrates the
extent to which money is i'll demand for speculative
nnrnoses Some sales of these bonds were reported
Yesterday M 27s above par. the accrued interest,
91avable on Fnuav, being3 per cent lhe condi-
top OF affairs is unusual and gives rise 10 some
.nprebepsious that over-speculation Will ultimately
result IN disaster.
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TELkGR4PHIC NOTES.
PRIZE FIGHTERS DISCHARGED.

PRIZE FIGHTERS DISCHARGED.
Dana as SON who had or1s gSi VIII slo7es
last FRIDAY might discharged IRON arrest today.
THE TURF IN LOUISIANA.
NEw oELaAyn D|c 29mibe d LoEisIana
meeting commencing february -.
DIVIDEND DECLARED.
ALBION. y. Y, De. 29.-ll- directors Of the
G dividend per cent pay s January l. 1881
DROWNED IN THE HUDSON.
RoNDo~T. n. Y, Dec. Ga u known man fell
through ice the Hudson River opposite this place
this morning ana was drowned
SUICIDE To ESCAPE Al PEST.
echt ot Spor nm near this ey hanged hcrsef today be
aa been threa with arrest for obtaining goods
LAND LEAGUE MEETING AT BALTIMORE.
BALTlMoRt; Nj. Dec; % .l,.. ne kry AoIam j.
Of the irish Land lie que IA tni- city last night
COMMEMORArING AN ANNIVERSARY.
PoE nca G .sclia G ec0g measure
tive OF The 20n nyersay OF Tue establishment OF special
Bel, presided.
GLOUCESTER FISHERY LOSSES.
GUG t ,5 nsIt IN s me p nc G dunc m ,Se s s ossGs OF
comprises Ioaa ssoSasrs SGa @ 'hTse fo1 boat e ~ S os
KILLED on THE RAILROAD
BUFFALO. - e. 29.-ht silver Crrrk tonight,
Myron Sse nc Of Of hs & SaYfsesh q , 1n While
AGAIN ARRESTED FOR LIBEL
TROY y. Y. Dec.2J.-d. -. Cunningham. Editor
Sedc, ssianI Of 3Isy MsTP@ IN son@sriion S!h
Troy oog ght lie wds adnItteit bail
a YOUNG BOYS MISFORTUNE
CHICAGO, Der. 23.- Artnul LlddoIr. zen years old
who had away from the farm OF Patrick Iawlor nea-
Manhattan IGd Tor alleged tfcHDedt hla bota feet
badly frozen white leepLg Opeu hed that lac not
Wals, found necessary, today 10 anputatc them
the county hospital.
DETRoITs GROWTH
DETR II, Micn. DEC. 29.-Inrfe have been built
I'm tins cv during the LOO buildings
paie of winch rlo3 OO an icIcase OF s3
nve~ lrTy THIS iuc.uies a lrg. factnr, lust
boc.s
SHOT DEAD BY WOMAN.
CINCTSNAII, DEC. 29.-5ir-. Dorcis Burchticlf
widow living Francisco miles Of Princeton
Ind shot and killed Thomas BurchheJ her brother
n street 10 o'clock last Dght IL 10 SAID that they
quure.ed NJ her house duiiDg the Day
KILLED BY HIS INSANE BROTHER
CINClNA.I Dec. IA nsp zen rrpO,. the rnur-
der N.rk by hs iasaJe bro - Taylor McGeIk.
al Mc6erks ~tgt the atssouT, H.. klliroaa, Mvn
tean ountv No crlay frstrCdo had Just returne cd
II ON an u asylum 1t SOcOfro y. NJ.
iHE A>sAs-ISArIoN AT dLENs FALLS.
GLEAs taIL-. -. L.. Dc. 29.-JOnn H. Nave.
formerly Fort Edward barber who had trouble with ohm
Phair who rIspsct of having ordered
lie claims be iaDOciit OF the cnr,
that prove abi Thc authorizes have offered
OF 81 OUO tor the arrest aud convection OF tue mufGaror
Escape or FEDERAL PRISONERS.
GErFNsBiiO. ~. C.. NC. 20.-kicDari BangfUTd
and "smoey Ryan felsrA souers IN the ai bar,
evening Last The scrrwe the ineea oil their cell dsr.
sd jailer went ~ ha IcN doO- bsck. clugit
he aIlr hii hun ~ the ell nfi made eo'a hcf
eseapc. They aic sill Ia, iarbe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
MR.. FENTON ON THE CIVIL SERVICE.
. -. ,.ynp nr A PERMANENT TENURE-OFFICEl

NOT ~ FAVOR OF A PERMANENT TENURE-OFFiCERS
spouID BE SPCURE DURING THE TERM FOR
wulCn THEY AKE APPOINTED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
washington. Dec. 29.-lu the course of talk
with n JGipUNE correspondent recently ex-senator
F,pton uf NewYOTk. gave his views on the ques
tjop Of Civil Service Re'orn.
Il onot believe III permanent tenure of Office"
he said; 1t Is hostile I" The spirit OF our instu-
lions We do not want to build mp official class
such a. exist, IN the honareincal countries of Eu-
,on. TOO frequent changes would bo better than
a., changes at all. / think General Garfield hit the
I n, the head in what he said the other day in
,...o,se 10 the address of the Independent Republic
n, He smoke you viii remember. of making
o;a;, secur4 in their Offices during the terms for
.,,,, tb,.y are appointed. and OF limiting removals
-, nh, term. TO eases of incOmpetency or mis-
,,,.,or This "a az far as ought 10 go. man.
beu ap,ointed 10 office. should feel secnre that
10 a., behaves himself ana does MS worh "ci' nc
VII not be disturbed during the term for which he
ia commissioned whether his member OF senator
ba ks hIm up or not"
" what woud YOU say To the argument that
cba,,gcs iniurc the efficiency OF the pubic service
"a mat a tenure 10 last during good behavior
.,oud he established in order thai the Government
,n,v have experienced a1d capable seryanisF
..Tb,s argumcn. il given exaggerated force by thc
40 o.t,, I relorners The dntics of large majority
- ,i,e onbllc officers be learned IN thirty days
~ any intelligent man. or course there arc some
,,,c., where long experience rs Vaiuapir' Shu oieers
80. >oecial Qualifications are required; but sho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
NOr ALToGETMER HARMONIOUS.

THE COMMISSIONERS OF DOCKS DlsAGREE ON sOME
MATrhRs-PErITIONs OF lHE IRON STEAMBOAT
COMPANY AND CIr,ZENs-RkDUcTIoN oF SAL
ARIEs FROM 20 10 80 PER CERT.
George y. Williams, representative oi ,hc
Taxpay.rs Association, gave cAnDllIo oi b. power
of orAory AT tn. meeting o; tue Dck Com nss oncfs
Yesterday in behaf OF the peOp,r OF he Nnrtcrrth
Ward from whom q pcttoh was Prc>eDt-d tss
ing for better docking facilities ior tie gr1wics
demands OF commerce, along tho wdtrrfroat % the
Nineteenth Ward -; also Tor the construction o oak
head road along the water ront. Toe pcton declared
,ha, ow Ing to the OF sucH facilities many hOsress
men had Deen compelled 10 seek accommodations .ls,
where Mr. Williams sad that Do Only wanted o3s
,nine more" and IN ioad anu Vmpnac toao
he called the attention OF tho Board 10 auiuts.
ous improvements required for his district he
wanted the Commissioners 10 attend meeting OF tho
TaxPayers' Association that tues might become better
ACQUAINTED with she needs OF the aud siso
op.rate Sh the Board OF Public WJrzs TO opea SKY.
fourihst 10 the East River. Commissioner L,imJecr
remarked wnle Mr Williams was most enthusiastic
b,s appeas .har hc could vouen for tia gcnucmap's
sincerity; when C5mmis s-oner Dim1ck respond a,
I don't think no needs any vouchers; yod can oner
h,u ~ IN exhibit" Mr.. Wliam, 9rOmisel thit At
tcntiou should be gwen g. the petition
Kuius Hatcn appeared n behalf ~ ibe Iron Ss,aIn-
boat COMPANY ,snl asked that Per No l. A"rti River,
bc assigned The company a, rtdeyate rental for
term Of twenty years. lie gave Ia detail the plaas u
thc COMPANY to build numbs of iron steamers run
TO CoDay Island RocsaSsy. Long Beanch tire sjund
end the Halsoa RIVER, aud promised taat n twen,y
years, lease sholi granted the company sould To-
coss the pier wiih al iron sirueinrc. fhs BJard
proa,s.d 10 give tao application Iue eossi lerI;h'r.
Commissioner Ltmbesr called Tor ,ae readlps OK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
SENATOR FOWLER on THE sEvAToRsHrP.

State Senator Charles A. Fowler. of Kings
ton VINO Is at the Metropolitan Hotel, asked by
TRIBUNE reporter yesterday for opinion the con-
test The United states senate 10 De va
Gated by Mr.. Herman. He said:
"Thcre has been good deal Of talk on the part OF
certain persons about boiling the action OF the Repub-
can caucus II isn't such hey dese but caucus IS
King in both partIes. have idea but that II VII!
rule. I's question whether the machine men or tho
anri-machlne men VIII control and understand nat
Senator Coukling keeping his hands of entirely ana
does intend to influence body. There are nov"
ever. half MS wing Of the party who are as
pr3nts II the machine controls the caucus looks as
though they ought, and they probably will nominate
Levi +. Morton Wheeler isn't strong man ana dOnt
believe he staLds any chance. Morton would be the
least Objectionable 20 the ant-Machine party because.
as we country y ope look him. he Is something other
than a mere politician. II the later party should
chance to carry their point there doubt that their
man would be Chauncey NJ. Depow. Each party claims
TO have majority Of supporters in the legislature
don't know now hey stand in the Assembly, but do know
that tine anuCOnkilnS men are III majority III he oeh
ate.
"Of course am talking as an outsider. don't be
ieve IL likely that the Republican factions VIII get lar
eDOugl apart 10 ASK assistance from the Democrats II
II should happen, however, tine recent deal her" be,
Republicans aud the Cooper Democrats Woui
have an ufiLeucc the Tammany Assembly Ymen WOllu
be IN duty bound vote against the machine Repub
cans. have heard Secretary EvartSs name men-
toned by single member Of the Legislature while we
heavier timber In the United states Senate than
thirty years ago. somehow We don't get IT,
Tar as the Sprakershp l. concerned, thnk Gen.
erA SHARPE walk over. He made very cc'pable
Speaker last WINTER andmy own people III the Assembly,
say that he very impartial II there any sFue Ior
the position, his record ought 10 carry Nun H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
THE PONCA COMMISSION.
PLANS FOR VISITING THE OLD AND THE NEW RES
ERvATioNS--TOO MUCH LEARNING.

PLANS FOR VISITING THE OLD AND THE NEW hLS-
ERyATIoNS--TOo MUCH LEARNING.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Dee. 29.-:The Boston Commission
TO the Poncas will leave here tomorrow evening"
and possibly some of the Poncas themselves may ac-
company them. The expenses of the Army oihcers
who are members of the commission viii he PAID by
the War Department, as they are detailed for that
service The members of the Indian Board Will be
paid out of some Indian fund. and the interpreter
and the other comissiOner will probably be paid by
the Boston Poncas Committee
The commission will proceed to Kansas City by
the way of st. LOUIS From Kansas City they VIII
start for the Indian Territory. The ralIoad goes TO
within thIrty-fve miles OF the Ponca reservation
That distance will have to be made by wagon
After the interview with the tribe thore, the com
mission win return and visit the reservation which
was occupied by the POncas IN Dakota not far from
Sioux City, The members of the ecOmmisslon expect to
be gone about four weeks; and III view OF the extra
ordinary weather do not anticipate very comfort
able time. The army members of the commission,
however. are thoroughly experienced IN frontier
travel IN winter, and Will take charge OF the party
Mr.. Dorsey, the EthnOlUgist of the Interior De
partmeut, who has been the IuteTpre er, VIII accom-
pany the commission TO the Indian Territory.
Bright Eyes, speaking of his tfauslatlOns to-day
SAID that he Knew so much abOut the ethnOl0gy
0f the language than the Indians themselves, and
used 50 many words hat were not IN common use
that the Indians did not really understand him
MIR. Dorsey is engaged in the preparation OF a
grammar of the POnca LAM 1age.
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SHOT DEAD BY ONE or HIS WITES.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. pa murder was
comul.tcd u, o'clock his morning IN the Ca edohia
House. cheap lodging house anu liquor shop near The
Michigan Central ,po the proprietor John Ferguson.
be NJ snot dead by wife Ferguson had been drink
ing nard all day aud had been very qusrrelsomc and
abusive. Late IN the evening be began TO abuse his
wife Threatening 10 Kill her with knife. The
ran u, stars, obtained revolver ard VIXEN Ferguson
at follow her, nIcd at INN three times, the
IlsL shot rraclDg his heart Ferguson hsd served a
term "A PeuDsy Ivail prison ier rOhncry. He has
mother, two and brother living at IlaE.rton.
P..ut and brother at Wkesbafre, Penn. His wIfc's
naiue Margaret lI,r and she hss mother, three
brothers ana three sisters II NICK -rspOr Peun The
d ad mau hnd wife lV ng at l. beth Penn. with
,roe OF chdre and anO he. vie at Denver, Col.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
POLICYHOLDERN CL1IMS.

ALBANY, Dec. 29.-IIale Kingsley, referee
to examine to the claims Of pollcy-hoders OF the
Merchants Life Insurance Company entitled to share in
the distribution of funds, filed his report this after
noon.
II shows that there 70 paidup policies. OF the
total value Of $l6.740 90; May z, 1875, 326
polces valued at S1O514 So; l49 registered policies
valued at IL 40S 0O policies death lOssesl allowed
Nav 7, 1873, 1886 So: SO policies which paid
premiums 10 Nay 81, 1879. valued at that date at
50 S73 and death Ia. OF same class vaned at
Si62i 81 II policies, 10 being registered. on whi h
premiums were pad but lapsed before May 81, 1879
yaiued at 81 199.
Tie msuranc Department has deposit for dstrlbu-
ton $2652l 81 the registered policy account, and
$107 ,1GS 80 on the general account.
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good sense of the higher Off Gals having the appoint
ing power can be depended on not TO make changes
in such places. In every department o. the Govern
mcnt service there are men whose tenure is pract-
cally life one. They have survived many Admin
strations, because they have made themselves ndis-
pensable. No law is required to protect such men
against being arbitrarily dismissed"
When you were in the Senate did you not en-
deavor to pass bill to secure officials against arb
trary renpyalp
You are thinking of my bill to reform tue Gus
toms Revenue Service had a clause in It providing
that officials should not he removed during their
terms of office except for That was in 1878
had to give il up, however, to insure the passage
of the main feature of the bill-the abolition Of the
moiety system. Mr.. COnklng was opposed to the
blll and pgeon-holed it in hls Committee on Com
merce. got Ellis II. Roberts 10 start II anew I'D the
House, and as The session was almost at an end we
had TO leave eff the official tenure section in order
TO get ii through"
Mr.. Fenton went on TO say that he was strongly
opposed to the introduction into our system OF
government Of the principle of government tenures
for appontive office. "Our laws, State and Nation
al he said. provide fixed terms OF very moderate
length for all elective offices, with the exception OF
judgeships. The same plan should prevail Tor ap-
pointIve offices If onrs wonld prove HARMONIOUS
political system. If a man has held post once or
cOiectuIship for four years, he should give wav 10
some citizen OfeqIa merits, unless there arc SPECIAL
reasons why he Ould he Teappointed. am Just as
much opposed however. 10 making the tenure OF
Office depend on the caprice OF the appointing power
of the influence that swaNs that power. II JOhh
Smith has been appointed postmaster tOT t0ur years
aud performs his duties vel. he ought not 10 be re-
moved IN he mlds Of his term because the Congress
mau of his district one of the Senators rom ms
State wants to put another man III the place"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
WASHINGTON. Wednesday, Dec 30, 1880
THE FRENCH AND THE YORKTOWN CELE-
BRA1ION

THE FRENCH AND THE YORKTOWN CELE-
BRA1ION
Professor Charlier, who recently visited York
town with Colonel Peyton and others in connection
with the Centennial celebration of the Battle of
Yorktown was a representative of the French So
cIeties of New-YOrk. When he returned and made
his report the societies sent communication to
President Grcvy. setting forth the desirability of
having France take an active part in the ceebra-
tion A letter in reply has been received from
President Grevys secretary TO the effect that the
proposition meets with the cordial approval of the
President. but steps can be taken in the matter
unless official invitation Is gwen by the Govern
Of the United States to that OF France 10 take
part. A resolution to this effect has already been
introduced IN the House of Representatives by Mr..
GOode. of Virginia.
MR.. MANNING AND THE DONNELLY CONTEST.
Representative Manning, Chairman OF the Sub
Committee of the Committee on Elections, having
charge Of the Washburn-D -Donnelly case, said this
evening that he should use his influence with the
committee 10 have the prosecuted to a conciu-
sion. He thinks there is merit in ii and that his re-
port enumerates the view taken by all the Demo-
cratic members of the committee and of the House.
Mr. Manning has arcat admiration for Mr. Donnelly
and says he is man of unassailabie purity and has
an excellent case. Mr.. Manning however, is not
hopeful of happy outcome for his friend because
Of the treachery of Springer whom he characterizes
IN language very severe and not at all polite. Nhle
the Elections committee IS presided over by sucn a
man Mr. Manning thinks IL can have little or no in
tiuence.
PREPARING FOR WHIITAKER's TRIAL.
The Judge Ad General has been directed to
prefer charges and specifications for the trial of
Cadet Whitaker. The court martial will be ordered
IN few days and will probably hold its sessions in
New-York City. Ii is said that the President and
Secretary of War both of opinion that it Will be
better to have the trial ta4e place at some other
place than West Point, wheIe, "a experience has
monslrated the Influences are all opposed to al
lowing Whitaker fair chance to defend himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE READY-PREPAEING FOR
THE LEGISLATURE.
lBr TELEGRAPH To THE TRrBUsEl


lBY TELEGRAPH THE IRiBUSE.I
ALBANY, Dec. 29.-No s'"dnge faces OF
political cast yet indicate Abanys placid streets the
approaching session OF the Legislature.
Governor Cornell having finished his message awaits
patiently the incoming multitude. He Informed Lieu
Hoskns. who reached here today tbat
his face was the first sign OF revyng legislative life that
had come in
Speaker Sharpe and Assembyman skinner the riVai
candidates for Speaker the Assembly are expected
here tomorrow Several other members OF the Legsla
ure VIII also be here tomorrow but Ia believed hat
large proportion Of the members VIII remain at nome
over New Years Day, and not reach this city before
Sunday night. 49,. 49,, -.. g.,
II ~ the general impression that the contest ior
Uuted States Senator will enter largely In that iOr
Speak I. ~,
Collector Merritt was here few days ago osten'iDy
on business connected with the New 1ork custom
UOuso. and dsC,amnt any interest III the contest ior
Speaker aud United states Senator. -
The broken stone IN OF tho arches OF the Assembly
Chamulr winch caused fears for the safety OF the Ouild
ing has been removed and another stone suosututeu
for il. The room bo made ready Tor the meet
the Assembly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
LIBEL SUI BY JOHN D. TOUNSEND.

John ID. Townsend has begun suit in the
Supreme Court against Sinclair Touscy. den Of the
American News Company, TO recover $4,000 damages
for circulating libeis concerning him. The hoes
published in T. newspaper called TRUTH on April ANA
49, Tue plan f alleges that the paper obtained most
O its circulation by of the American News Com
pany. and thai the owners OF truth are worthless III
c...rN rns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
THE IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

STATEMENT FROM TIE BUREAU OF STATISTICS
SHOWING TIE EXCESS OF EXPORTS OF MlR-
CRANDIsR AND OF COIN AND BULLION
WASHINGTON. Dec. 80. The Chief of the Bureau
of Statistics in his fifth monthly statement for The
current fiscal year. of the imports and exports of the
United States reports that the OF exports of
merchandise, stated specie value, as follows
Month ended November 80. 1880 ..-..... G35.S91340
Month ended November 80, 1879 2SS36 s94
Eleven months ended Novcnbsr 30 1850. 1fl36l UO2
Eleven ms ended November 80. 1879. 23O2799S7
Twelve months ended November 30, 1s>0. l62G3S ~
Twelve months ended November 80, 1873 6,2ij.03S
The excess of imports OF gold and silver com and
bullion was as follows:
Month ended November 80 1SS0.....-...... S931lS
Month enied November 30 s70.......... 72ss j61
Eleven mont bs ended Move uber 30 1880 50 46i 66S
Eleven months ended November 30, lS7g. 81 l9S 63s
TN elve months ended November 80. $50 80 342 $40
Twelve months nde4 November 80 1870. 61.7jO075
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
GENERAL GARFTELDS CABINET

Prominent RFPUBuCANs ABOUT TO VISIT MENTOR.
MENTOR. Ohio. Dec. 29.-lt is expected that
prominent Republican leaders from different parts
of the country will come here within the next two
or three weeks on General Gariield's invitation to
consult with bin in regard 10 the formation of his
Cabinet. Senator Cameron, of Pennsylvania, and
the Hon. John g. New, of Indiana, came to-day on
a special tram and spent the afternoon III private
conference with General Garfield.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
al THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
MATTERS I-NnER CONSIDERATION.

MATTERS UNDER CONSlDEhAlloN'
INDIANS vALUING THEIR LANDs-BoNDs MOI rHf-
sENTED FOR PAYMENT-THE BOSTON CoMMi'-
SION To VISIT THE poNCA REsERvATION-TIiE
WHITAKER CASE.
Secretary Schurz conferred yesterday with
the Cheyenne River and Lower Brule sioux
delegations, and endeavored to persuade them
that it would be for their advantage to have
a railroad built through their reservation.
He did not succeed very well. Surprise is
felt at the Treasury Department that
bonds nearly due are not presented%or pay
ment. Preparations are making for the trial
OF Cadet Whitaker. The Boston Commission
will not visit the Ponca reservation. report
from the Chief of the Bureau of Statistics
shows gratifying excess of exports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
cONTRACT 10 rom 4 STEAMER.

NEWPORT, II. l., Dec. 29.-Ihe contract for
a steamer for The O!d Colony Steamboat Company,
which has been awarded 10 JOon Roach & sor, o! New
York. Will De siKned tomorrow. aud tue new
boa, witch viii nearly $4,000 UyU aud whio VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-30
THE CITY DEPARTMENTS.
MEETINGS AND DELIBERATIONS.

MEETINGS AND DELIBERATIONS
THE POLICE AND PARK DfPAkrM NJ KsHMurs
CONSIDERED by THE BOARD or srPoRTIoNvHNr
-DisAGREEMENTs OFsThE DOCK COMMISSION
ERs-woRK or OTHER MCSfCiPAL BOAyDS
The Board OF Estimate and Airport onncnt heard
statements from representatives, of the departments
for the last time yesterday SuDcrinicndent wall
ing and Chief Clerk IIawey spoke OF the work OF
the Police Department. aud George Bliss criticised
the expenditures of the Police Board. Salem IL.
Wales pointed ont how a saving of $4,000 could
be effected in the Park Department CoDmIssioner
Lane, however. thonght that the estimates should
be increased. The DOCK Commissioners held meet
ing that was not marked by entire harmony, there
being some rather lively passages between Mr..
Laimbeer and Mr. Dimock. The Board Of Educa-
ton held its last meeting for theyear Excise Com
missioner Hart took his seat
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AFFAIRS At albany.

be larger than he Bristol or the Providence, will begin
at once at Chester, Penn.