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New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
NEW-YoRK GRADUATES OF BOWDoIM

About twenty-five of the alumni of Bowdoin
College resident in this city, sat down TO pleasant din
ner last night the Hotel Brunswick. Owing mistake
the alumni living in Washington also dinner last
evening and this fact somewhat decreased the attend
ance each In the of the evening message OF
greeting was sent 10 the Washington alumni and sim
liar message received from them. Among those
present were Judge Hawes of Marine Court; Profes
sor Roswell ID. Hitchcock the Rev. Dr. Goodwin OF
Philadelphia; and General Joshua l.. Cham
berlan, the president Of Bowdoin College
The Rev. DR.. Daniel C. Weston the president
Of the Alumni Association introduced the speaking by
giving some "reminiscences Of life at BOwdon forty years
ago He said that he had given up preaching for many
years and would the practice, but he could
not refrain from referring TO the influence
which BowdOin hal had in moulding and max
ing men, lie could still remember the time
wien Professor LOngfellow, himself an alumnus.
then twenty-five years of age, was a member OF tho
failure of old age and though he felt as young AS he
used to be- ne wou not the traditional privilege Of
senilty and would, therefore, give way To the Kew Dr.
Goodwin who would speak IN meinOrlam Of the Late
Rev. Dr. John Cotton Smith.
ness Many just mss being great owing to unfortunate
circumstances John Cotton smith was sprung iron i
sturdy anc sors and added renowu to the heritage they
blind worsbipper Of the past 1t was was more more
Cotton lived And John Cotton Smith was greet
in his own age, though distinguished perhaps for
W,
TOR he was more of Ciceronan than Demosthenian;
as a preacher more like ChrysOs ON than Auguslin
more literary thar theOloglan. But In all MS
work be was in tinctvely at one with the current
of the times III which he lived and hence bis great sue
cess BY n vote of the meeting Dr. GOodwns eulogy
was entered large the minutes OF the assoclaon
General Chamberlain said that he word for
the college whose honor they were met: Iho
whte-crested wave when ever DleaAlhg III III
upon the other shore had borne many eminent names
away but the swell Of tide was bringing up others
nto prominence and thus the ebb of death was ever o
lowed by the flow OF life, and eternal change was tbe
handmade of eternal progress He was glad say hat the
col eye was prosperous and that its working capita had
been donated with the last ten years IL was the AIM
of BoWdoin make excellence not numbers, inc
criterion of success and judged by that standard,
she deservodly took high rank Speeches were also
made by DR.. Hitchcock, Dr. FOrdyce Barker G. b. Mer-
rl and General Thomas H. Hubbard.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
MR.. BEECHER on Mr.. BERGH.

Vivisection, which Mr. Beecher defined as
"cuttng up I've animals to how they keep time in
side" was the subject of lecture last night by Henry
Bergh before audience nearly filling Historical Hall
in Brooklyn. Among those present were General C. T.
Christensen Health Commissioner Raymond and John
T. Howard. Mr.. Beecher introduced the lecturer, who
wore his gold diamond badge of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Mr.. Beecher
said IL strange that popular assem-
bly, should be called upon to ajudicate upon
question III which experts were supposed 10 be much
more capable Of jud-ng. But rcfOrna at all times
cane from outside All dless cruelty should be
repre-. .sed as foreign 10 humanity No living
wen able to sc.s5 lie subject Mr. Ber- h, who laI
raised the humane sentiment U the world and revolution
Zed many practices. Ia the ApOcay pse we're many
strange animals aud II neieaf greeted by
The animals which they had succored, mir. BeIgh
would be found surrounded by dogs which
would bow down hin, and horses which would not say
hiu, neigh. Bcecher then referred 10 the shame Of
The shameless who trod TO disturb Nil Bcrgh ia lis
lecture in New OTk ILcy dld hle with heir heads
ana much with their feet Woe DCtldc tn sick who Lad
such eu 10 care for them And II 10 TIE shame of
The puyrc that none Uf them h4d puDlcy expressed
ANY regretted fCr the proceedings.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
THE READJUSTERS QU4RRELLWG.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 16.-ln the Senate
today Ar. Ncwberry, of Bland, Of the four Re
aduscrs who recently left caucus Of that party on
account ofiis Objectionable dicaton in the matter Of
election OF Auditor, introduced preamble and rcsou-
tion which were in part as follows:
Whereas. The election of General William Malone
TO the United States Senate indicated beIet tlit
tbe state of Virginia needed ms services i'm that
body; and whereas said Senator has abscnel him
self from sessions ~ the United states senate almost
continuously from the beginning of the present session
until now and, whereas, biz prOtracted absence from
hi uOs Of duty and Ds presence In the cry OF Richmond
yes plausbiiy to The belief that he is here for the pur
pos oI Iic "a ing the Legislature and controlling It's
gislItiOn; there ore be II
RrsOlrei rhat General william Malone be and he Ia
hereby requested to return 70 and remain at hs post or
duy IN thr senate the United states and that copy
OF fis preamble and resolution be sent TO our said sem
alOrs by the clerk Of this body.
some excitement caused by the introduction OF
this resolution and heated debate cusued.
MIR Ncwberrv said that he knew that General Malone
was here, shaping legislation and he wanted the world
To know It. -
Malone MIR. Wilcox introduced resolution that Mr..
Newbcrry be requested o formulate his charges III order
that they may be ropcrly met. Senator Lyrrook,
another Of fhr boilers. sad If General Malone WaA here
t control LEGISLATION he ought to be dnouuce by every
was interrupted by the arrival Of the hour for the
seraon Of the special order winch the senate refused
10 postpone.
The House of Delegates to-day p7ssed bill fixing a
new general election day. which occurs IN November FOR
submitting 10 the people the cOusu iOua amendments
aho listing the payment of captatun tax as pre- re
aus 10 voting II rs currently reported that tOnn
as this bill can hurried through the Senate an effort
will be made by the ReaustCGs 10 adjourn the 1t gis
aure sine die as to prevent further dscord in their
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
STATE Troops ORDERED OUT

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 1G.-GOvernor w. L.
Cameron arrived here this afternoon and ordered the
Light Artillery Blues" Captain James W. Gihler, and
the City Guard Captain c. 4. Nash under arms for the
purpose Of accompanying him to the mouth If the Rap
pahannOek River where serious trouble is apprehended
from the excitement caused BY the difficulties between
citizens and the oyster fleets at that pcint
The resistance offered the sheriff and posse while
attempting to make for alleged violation OF
law and private righs is id TO have ed TO the threat
ened disturbances The Norfolk military, elghiy stIohg
leave here ght upon the steamers Victoria j. Reed
and louisa under command Of Major Carter, commander
of the Fourth Division, State Artillery, accompanied Dt
Governor ametOn ami General V. ID. Grover ana sian
non. Three WhitwOrth guns were sent thlthef Hoh
nllr L.Illf IL
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
CHIyAMEY READY TO KEEP HOLIDAT.

There WAS unwonted activity in Nott-st and its
reigbborhood Yesterday for John Chinaman was
making ready for his New-Year festival which be-
gins to-day and is the greatest in his calendar
Cclestals of high and low degree were huIrying
obnut carrying bundles and baskets of every form
and drscI1ption filled with nj. manner OF Chlnese
delicacirs. Many of them had ducks, geese or
chickens tucked under their wldt-sieeved arms ana
one almond-eYed follower of COnfucluS was
having much ado to silence vOcif, rnus
rooster and at the same time retain his dozen or %
parcels of all sizes ne rooster ana 'nG ne M par,eiS @
only the wearers Of quilted jackets OF black SIX
lined with blue satin, who paced along III their
wooden Shoes supremcly indifferent 10 me Jiphg
small b1y but even those o. more
moderate means, arrayed in Baxter-st; ulstels
and huge sealsllin caps much the worse loI veal eaIi
went about putting holiday cigar or trying to roll
a Mclean ciCalette." Here and there, too, might
he seen the wrecks of oplun-smokers with Their
lack-lustre eyes and shambllng gan, Stopping 10
gaze wistfully into the busy shops. ana the shops
were indeed busy. luck High " Cos store was
filed with iabbeIing buyers, and the windows were
gay with tinsel of I'd and glIt, decked win
lent of the fumes of burning 81 da wool. Nor were
Doc Hop Kwong Long Jim and Long Kee deserted
bv their cue-wearing customers. The Chinese
restaurant however was vacant the hreS were
ont the tea was cold, and the MOngOlian DelmOnlco
announced to solitary white customer: Alice
gettee dunk alice samee Mclean man"
Nondav during this time John ChInamaa VIII
make ca is upon mis- friends and will take his ease IN
his clubs i'll MOt-st., Water-st. and Park-st; When
he enters a friends room he will sha g his
hand warmly and will be treated with little wine
and other decaces. When he bows himself ont
he will not give his host card, but will stick
n niece of red paper covered with black
letters upon hook hung on the wall.
Fireworks and the noisy cracker were
formerly indispensable accompaniments of this
festival but their use being prohibited, John con-
tents himself with keeping lights burning upon his
decorated and-heavy laden tables Lights viii
also be placed before the idols, and these
protecting divinities will be proptiated by
burning incense music and different religious
rites The Chinaman is supposed at tins season to
forgive all his enemies and pay all his debts This
custom, however, is not strictly observed. The
Chinese New-Year usually begins in the first part
of 27 2s aud 20 days each and this being theiI leap
year, they have 10 lengihen it by more than
hali a month.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
4 PROPOSED THEATRE IN HARLEM.

The cornerstone of large theatre in Har-
lem will be laid tomorrow at p M at the soulheo
corner Of second-aye and One-hundred-andtwen'yse
enthst The stage will be arranged that the eh'e
surface of the room may be used ballroom, giving
width OF over 20 feet and length of lss feet Ine
building will be Of brick having three main entrances
and tweny-seven exits The front will be trimmed WIN
brown stone There will be only one gallery and tne
seating capacity will be $500 The COS.
ior n bowling alley, bar and u dinng-room "hcn VIII
sct 800 persons The land s owned by the estate Oi Ee
Iate Judge Ingraham and leased by Charles sule tno
resen 6ropretor of the East side Park for twenypne
wears with the privilege Of renewal Mr. SuLef Veua @
10 produce iignt operas at tbs theatre Chaiio' D'
Is the architect and superintendent.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
IlfPROULNG THE CITY GOVERNlIENT.

BILL To BE INTRODUCED GIVING THE MAYOR
ENLARGED POWERS.
"An Act to secure improved administration
OF the government of the City of NewYor" is the title
of bill that has been prepared with the approval Of
Mayor Grace and sent to Erasus Brooks for intrOduc
ton in the Assembly and to Senator Mccarthy of SYRIA
cuse for introduction in the Senate The bill is de-
signed 10 confer upon the Mayor powers somewhat SINH
lar thsse possessed by the Mayor of Brooklyn.
and to reconstruct Board OF Estimate and Apporon
mezt These provisions, however. not TO go into
effect until January l. 1883. when Mayor viii be
dn office The bill provides that the terms OF office Of the
Commissioners OF Police Charities aud Corrections Fire.
Health Docks and Parks shall expire January l..
1888 and that thereafter there shall be two Commits
soners each for the Police Department Zone
of whom shall be chosen from each Of the two opposing
political parties). the Health Department and the DE
partment Of Charities and Corrections" and one Com
missioner each for the Departments OF Docks Fire and
The Mayor shall shall have sole power 10 make ap-
pontments without confirmation by the Board OF Alder
men and TO make removals, his reasons for such re-
moyal- 10 be published In The CITY HecOrd city Ocals
tha oat give their whole time within business
hours TO the duties o. their respective oces Inc siay
OF the MayOr IL fixed at $1,000 per anuum ana the
other expenses Of hs office are miied 10 S20VO year
The salaries Of tho Commissioners 90 De- appointed are
dxed af each Salaries of subordinate cs are 10 be
fxed nv heads Of eparmeus subject 10 revision by the
Board Of Estimate and AppOrtOlmcni when Is 10 con
ris Of the Mayor, Controller aud two citizens VINO pay
not less 5000 each n city taxes per ahhuib ana
who are not otherwise connected with the city Govern
fnent 1hesetg citizens are TO be appointed ana re
moved by Board 10 couslst ot the mayor hecoiIo ah
eurrog and they must be OF opposing political lam
md II the Chamber OF Commerce OF directors
g. bank trust, or insurance company Ihe} are 70 re-
yeye salarics Of $500 each per aunui This Board IF
ynen except The state tax and the interest on the cy
debt and -trh expenditures are fixed by the state
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17

Influence while adhering TO their platform: They es
tinctively Democratic. Only phenomenal bloekheads
would allow the party to lose the ad
vantage OF these principles. They made over
snres TO the regular Democrats TO act win
Them. which not unreasonable Insult ana demanu
for unconditional surrender the way their overures
were met by the nncompoop leaders Albany Finally
this abandoned and an agreement reacnea , anu
Sneaker Patterson elected Hardly had this been done
when Tammany was informed that it had been trcked
that the old slate 10 be put through ana fatterson
added insult and betrayal as his part of the bargain
Anii-monopoly principles were disregardsd, ana q
Railroad Committee made up with nen dislncuNey
moi AntLMonopolists in control OF II. Iammany
md its platform of principles threatened with point
scal extinction don't how Tammany is TO be CEN
eured for seeking better treatment elsewhere All the
Demands OF Tammany cond have been acceded 10 Win
ouf loss II not with advantage TO the Democratic party
But the yan sefsseking leaders blind TO reason ana
yusiice sought dig pit for Tamnany TO anu
Instead they have been caught themselves IbeV nave
lost the party the Legislature dsgraced b deadlock
left IL almost without an iss'ie and wh almost CERTAIN
defeat before IL in a most important eecuOl.'
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

READING, Penn, Feb. 16.-The test case Of
J. L. suchter against the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad Company, in which the plaintiff asks that
$4,000 of deferred bonds be issued to him, was post
pOned to-day by mutual agreement Ot counsel III court
this morning.
CHICAGO, Feb 16-President Keep is authority for the
statement that there is basis for the reports that
new issue Of stock contemplated by the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway Company
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 16.The bill TO legalize the transfer
of the Chicago Portage and superior Railroad to the Chi
cago Minneapolis and Omaha passed the Wisconsin AS
semby last evening and only awaits the signature
Of the Governor.
WILMINGTON, Del, Feb. 16-A town meeting was
called at Newport this afternoon 10 consider the question
of granting ght of way to the Baltimore and Ohio
and Philadelphia line through the town. and the pryi-
lege was granted without opposition. In conformity
with the terms Of the charter the work the Delaware
portion OF the road will De begun before March, and must
bc completed, barring hugauous delays. within two
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
/ cIRCULAR TO P0STMASTERS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The Postmaster
General issued the following circular to postinasers:
while the public have night TO choose the oince al
which do their mailing postmaster i forbidden to
solicit tle mailing o. matter al ns Office rather man al
another office. violation of THIS order viii De con
slaered cause for removal IT, without such sOcita-
tion bpsses- comes 20 tho Office Of the postmaster
which does not legitimaiey belong there ana which
increases compensation as postmaster the business
IN fact belonging aL Office aLere the compensation VI
a.. posIusst stef would not b- affected n II mailed
II that point the Department viii deem II its duty in
order 70 protect the interests 0f the Government. 10
friends not sacrincc tie pubic interest 10 order 10
promote the private Interests Of TIE postmaster This
seton viii be taken without REGARD To the question
10 whether the evidence O sOc a1vn Oh the pa o tho
postmaster T. sufficient 70 establish ina lac OF ho Dht
,ent m securug the Ices Of postmaster whose com
peusaon will be regulated BY tbo business when prop
,r,y b.lOugs 10 bis ONCE
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
THE NEUSP1PER UORLD.

The VHmingtOR NerS, the only morning news
paper Delaware has been enlarged and now appears
The Ne,rs cents. and promise "to make jns as
good newspaper the community will support" In
Republican the backbone" an inference which might
readily be drawn by those who know that If edited by
Mr. W r. Spcrry late the Editor O The NeC York EreHHg
Post Mr. Sperry will make sincere, earnest clean and
effective paper.
dence has own rapidly under the edorshp Of u. L..
White that he publishers have been obliged to order a
the Boston Saturday Erenlng Gazete has lately entered
its seventeen volume. since May 1870, it has been
edited by Colonel Henry c. Parker and is devoted to
politics. social gossip, news and trade as well as to
music, literature and the drama.
The ret all price OF The sanitary Engineer has been
reduced to seven cents IL especially valuable
to those who plan or build houses, and to plumbers
chemists and physicians.
The Traceer has been enlarged to sixteen pages 1t
was started nine months ago a. twelvepage journal,
Press Association, saws the success Of the paper
prompt and pronounced"
csco promises that under its present management ITS
editorials Will aggressive progressive and digncd,
and that every department OF the paper VIII be bright
clean and pure"
The Fredonia Censor-tho oldest newspaper in Chan
tauqua County, y. Icntercd upon its sixty vol
ume on the 18th ultimO and the senior editor W. Mckns
try improved the occasion by reviewing the history OF
his journal
Biiion which was begun in 1879 az a weekly journal
chiefly devoted TO the mining interests mas been en-
larged and now appears "A monthly statistical review
Of labor trade aud money.
Samuel Finley, public educator OF long experience
has purchased Ihe Ohio Educdt0Hdt hOnuy, and will
Leretfer from Akron the birthplace Of the Ohio
cOmmOn-schuOi system.
The 81 Joseph MoJ Herad will lose ts Editor, General
D. W Wilder aud two OF his aSsistanis next month lhey
have purchased The Hidrdthd kanJ Dispatch
The Milwaukee RepUblcdn nov issues midnight edl-
uon, which reaches all TIE fowls IN the 9lae 10 inc
north and west Of the city early in the morning. .
in , 'GG cy 'Rns Ras ast t' been added BSp and 8
mon ly paper for tex lie manufacturers InachnlHts
bic dchcrs dyes and printers" II ppcars IN luted
cover Is illustrated by numerous cle cute, and Is well
printed upon line paper
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
UORKING FOR YOUNG MIN.

ArBURN, Feb. 1G.--The sixteenth annual
convention Of the state Young Mems Christian Assoca-
ton began today. Two hundred delegates were pres
eut Tae following officers were elected: President
Benson Van Nhet, Of Poughkerpsie; Vicepresidents,
The Rev. George b. stew ard, OF Auburn, George b.
Ias,ev. Of N.Sburg L. c. Warner, OF New.YOrk; sec
retaries j. T. Browne, Of Newburg, and George H.
II Rchter Of Hudson Encouraging reports from hfy as
socatons were read at the afternoon session Ia The
evening a service of welcome was held. there are
now g5 asocla ons in the state. The nine assoc ion
lrildng- la the p ale are valued at @G72OOO Brooklyn
ms AN offer Of 100000, condition that SZUO,UOO
moro DC secured EigHty associations report InenbeT-
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
CASES or SMALLPOX REPORTED.

Six new cases OF smallpox were discovered
in the city yesterday, one being that OF chd named
Mcdowell, who had been Ill from the dise4se se'eia'
A., IN ,b tenement house No 3Os East Thirty third-st
bt deaths from this disease occurred In the Brooklyn
Hospital last week. The whole number OF cases
6asnte the precautions taken by the Long Island
civ TN authorities to preent the spread OF shalt
nox cases continue to be reported IN various pts VI
Schmidt employ ed the BJdlne Homestead III Ravens
wood The sufferer is child nye years OF dge' ,,,
nsuector of the Board OF Health OF chicago visited
recently and went TO Quarantine yesterday 20
;,nortaton OF the contagion Many immigrants go TO
Chicago as soon as they reach this port anu is
that many Of them spread the disease Ia hal oy 'e
their nIriN al there
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
'00oooo Totals ,405, 900, 900 against 81 as ooooM
OBITUARY.
COLONEL A. B. MEACUAu

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Colonel A. B. Mea.
cham VINO has long been prominent in connection with
Indian affairs in Colorado, and who was member Of I'M.
Ute Commission, died suddenly in this city tonight of
apopleSy. He had been somewhat III for several weeks
but his condition was not regarded any way serous
or alarming until few moments before his death lie
was ftysix years Of age Colonel Meacham was men,
Der OF the Modoc Commission at the time Of the a.sas
snatiOn Of Candy and narrowly escaped with his life
lie was badly wounded. After recovering from his In
Jures he went to Boston and wrote book describing h,
adventures with the ModOcs and other tribes OF Indiana
and treating generally Of the best methods OF dealing
with the Indians Subsequently he delivered lectures on
these and kindred topics in various parts of the country
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
INSURANCE INTERESTS.

ALBANY, Feb. l6.-Superintendento OF lnsur-
ance Farman has refused certificates of authority TO
several cooperative assessment life insurance COM
panies.
On the report Of the superintendent the Attorney-Gen-
era has procured order appointing f. H. Hobbs, OF
Brookvn receiver of the Columbia Fire Insurance Com
any OF NewYork The capital stock Of the company is
largely impaired but the TOhcy-hoders are fully pro
fected IN the Merchants Insurance COD
pany of Newark, n. J..
The counsel of the order of Chosen Friends Of Indian
apos Ind has informed the department OF his desire TO
discontinue the suit brought against the SupeTn endent
The Superintendent refuses to give his consent thereto
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
THE PROPOSED NEW LINE TO BOSTON.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Feb. 16.-Generl James
n Wilson, Of Boston, president Of the New-fork and
New-Engand Railroad, testified before the Legislative
Railroad Committee to-day In the hearing on the peu-
ON Tor a charter to the proposed New-Hork, Boston
and Connecticut Railroad. He did not think there was
sufficient business for line between these great
centres and thought that his own and other existing
lines could be made TO do five times their present busi
ness He had scrious doubts whether there was any
great amount Of capital back of the proposed ne and
said the maps and plans The committee had under con
sl.raton were offered TO him for onetwelfth OF the
stock of the proposed company aud he Thought there
was no great railroad capitalist in the country VINO had
moi had these plans offered him. He thought 1t was
scheme to get charter and then to sell 1t out that
nrw line directly through Connecticut would cost
- oo 0OO a mile and that charter for railroad 10
Grrak INTO the existing ample facilities o NewEuglnd
would be all injustice to those VINO have thlr money N
extsur lines lie aid there was no section OF Inc cOun
try SO well served as the New-En gland states.