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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
MAYOR DEBEvOIsE TO LEAVE POLITICS.

There was c0nsluerd Ole eXcltenlent IN
Long Island City yesterday report that prevailed
early the day that Judge Cullen, In the Supreme
Court Circuit had ousted Mayor DeBevoise placed
George Pctre. who against him at the last mayor
alty election In his place. The not however
ut first reported j. Ralph Burnett, counsel foI
Mayor DeBevose in the suit brought by Petrie which
has been In the courts for the las years. appeared
before Judge Cullen yesterday and announced that hts
client desired TO withdraw oil opposition to Mr.. Perys
suit Avian T. Payne, who appeared for the complain
ant, made application for Judgment, In accordance
with the interlocutory Judgments already obtained
against Mr.. DeBevoisc hut the Judge decided TO
until Monday next before taking nna action IN tho
matter.
The effect OF Mr. DsBevoise refusing TO will 10
the seating OF Mr. Petrie Mayor This Is the result
that Alderman Gleason Ind the Reform party OF Long
Island have been seeking for the last year IL Is
pected thatMr Perie will take charge OF the Mayors
Once on next Monday The action OF Mr. Deeyoise was
complete surprise 10 his sdheients In the city. Ills
friends state owing TO the recent complications
have arisen hun and the Citizens Committee no
has decided to retire from public life entirely aud attend
10 his private AFFAIRS lie IL confident of his ability t IL
asserted himself OF ell the charges made against
him. he does not desire TO retain the position "
Mayor OF the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
MONTICELLO Sep. 10. 1901
Colo TIL. NEWTON (trd.)

Colo IT.
DEAR SIR The Secretary OF the Treasury informs me
that he Obliged to Mr. wilkins tue collector ut
Cherrystones the Eastern shore having never ren-
dered any account OF his collection since Deer l776
and that he can get information whom to put In his
place. He says the should have integrity,
4 hrmness There is much smuggling in that district,
the people being in the habit OF fayoring 1t, 1t will
require exerons to put end to it, To increase
our difficulties afraid 10 10 not easy TO find repub
lican there, and yet after many years exclusion
Justice calls for their being introduced into the
offices falling vacant Accustomed TO repose myself on
your zeal for the public good take the liberty or solicit
lug your enquiries for proper character TO give this
appointment 10, which l presume will be practicable
from Norfolk. have republican acquaintance on the
Eastern shore TO whom | could appy.-Mr Barnes,
whom desired to pay 700 ID. TO Mr.. Taylor the first
wrote some time ago Mr. Taylor to know II he could
let me have any more Of the same qualified Madeira
Accept ASSURANCES vi my constant esteem ana Respect
I'll, JEFFERsOS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
THE YELLOWSTONE PARK LEASES.
1pr rRLraRArH TO TILE TRIBuNE. |

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Secretary of the
interior has sent to the Senate Committee on Terri
tories the draft of lease of portion OF Vel
iowstone Park, which has been prepared by the
Assistant Secretary. Mr.. JOslyn, and which Is sat
sactory TO the Rufus Hatch combination az lessees
Ii differs from the lease of last summer in reservng
the right to the Government to lease other portions
of the Park to other persons aud In emitting the
feature with reference to stage lines or other means
of TRANSFORMATION leaving that matter for subse-
ouent arrangement 1t leases ono section at the
Great Geyser Springs and one half section at
each of six other designated places, making fOnr
sections in all. The rental is fixed at - an acre
per annum. The rates of charges fer entertainment
and for all other services rendered to tourists and
guests are to be subject to the approval of the Sec
rotary Of the Interior the plans of TIE hotels
AMI other structures to be erected upon the leased
lands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
,.,msn after discharge for board, etc. shall be

by seamen after discharge for board, etc. shall DO
Section compels masters of American vessels
pors of the United States TO which they
may be bound, destitute American seaman,
on such terms not exceeding Slo eacn as may DC
Agreed upon. Not exceeding thirty cents per day
additional may be exacted for such service IN eX-
ceptonal cases. refusal Of master TO take such
not exceeding two ior s ssIn iVe
OF 800 for each person so refused.
Section 10 abclishes all consular fees.
Section IL prohibits the payment OF advance
wages to seamen except on whalers. provided that
a SEAMAN may give an order for wages earned In
favor of father or other relatives, or of savings
bank but not favor of any other person or corpor-
Section IL requires that every, vessel shall
carry a supply of extra clothing, blank
cts and other articles necessary for the wear OF
men, and also a supply of tobacco all such articles
TO he sold to seamen at a profit not exceeding 20
per cent of their wholesale value at the port where
At American ports the duties now performed by
Shipping Commissioners are TO be performed by or
under the direction Of the Collectors of said ports
without fees
All foreign articles and materials for the repair of
vessels engaged In the foreign trade. or to be manu-
featured into such articles, and materials and ship
stores cordage etc. for such vessels, are to be adj
mitted free of duty.
In lieu of all tonnage dues and light money
fSs tax Si
with the West Indies, or any port south OF
Mexico, including Aspinwall and Panama, and IL
cents on all vessels engaged III trade with other
foreign ports, except ports in Mexico and Canada
The assessment on account Of the Marine Hospital
Service on wages of seamen in the foreign trade
reduced from 40 cents 10 20 cents per month
Section II limits the individual liability of a
ship owner to his propOrtionate share in the YES
sci.
When vessel built in the United States for for.
eign account contains foreign materials on which
import dtuies have been paid. drawback is to be
allowed equal In amount to 80 per cent OF the duties
40 paid,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
CONGRESSIONAL TOPICS IN BRIEF.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Mr. Morrill,, in the
Senate to-day made effort to postpone the calendar
in order TO proceed with Tariff BILL and he said that
he desired vote on the question in order ascertain
whether there was earnest purpose TO pass the Tariff
bill this session Mr. Morgan said that the bin had not
come to the in such shape would Justify the
Senate In taking t upon trust III the bill could De
DESTROYED by discussion and amendments he thongnt IL
ought 10 be- Mr. Plumb objected TO having the bill run
into the Senate like cowcatcher without regard TO
other business.
The motion withdrawn temporarily, In order 10
allow the passage of the resolution providing for the
meeting OF che Senate at IL O'Clock and after Monday
next. When this done Mr.. Morrill, withdrew his
motion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13

by the Senate the preceding legislative day. ana WIS
then stated IN tho press reports. ..
The Sli "a passed by the House OF Representatives
and sent TO the President for approval Ia Identical IN us
terms with the bill as passed by the Senate. -,
Several VI immateral nature have also peeu
discovered upon comparison OF the telegraphed mater
with the enrolled bin among them the retention OF 'o
preamble OF the original bill, whlc III
though stricken ont during the consideration OF .he
In the Senate, erroneously defaced the lee
ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 49, 1888

Institution, was Instructed to inyesssasS the
management Of tho rs state done s''i by senate
nn,,,o year aao-but the State Is rich Assev ~
man Murphy persuaded the Assembly 10 ,reament Of
State Prison Committee TO investigate 'H'
Assmbynan Roesch introduced bill ,o Oh the
insurance companies. II repeats the hcc ~ act,ons
ON poces Of insurance in certain cases me aes Ia
been virtually repealed already by ,ne enoTted favor
Sonrts THE Senate Judiciary Committee reporten ~
epi tdav tIe hi Sboshng Imprisonment for DEBT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
coysIu.s NOT AMERICAN CITIZENS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. pa communication
to-day laid before the Senate from the Secretary OF
State, giving the OF persons, not citzehs oi inc
United States to whom salaries have been paid In the
consular service In the year ended June 80 1882 The
following names and amounts appear the officers rank
ing as viceconsus: j. Hutchinson, Funchal SiIUt
n Davy Newcastle, 1871; II. McCaskee, Leith,
S592.65; G. b. Dawson, Asia $s5536; d. Q. Dacosta,
Barbadoes 81 30; j. II. Volkmann. ODESSA SSo3.2s;
Y. ID. Comanoa. Cairo, 81, 206 %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
DELEGATES TO CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

Delegates to the German Republican Central
Committee were elected LAST night by all the Assembly
dsict associations In ths city, There was large vote
polled. and among the delegates chosen were Excise
Commissioner Morris Friedsam, Ferdinand Dreyer
Henry Love- MoIes Lehrberger, Martin Mond!nger
Rudolph Rubsns. Theodore May. Samuel Engel. Chris
tian GoetE. August Urban, Philip Asohsnbach aud John
straubeumuller
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13

influence has brought to bear by the claimants,
having been obtained by them at one time 70
the award.
In the discussion Of the treaty in executive session to-
day Senators Vest and Morgan defended the former
award and opposed the treaty which proposes 10 set ~
aside. The matter was not decided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
FORGETTING THE CIVIL SERVICE ACT.
lnx rEI rc u A pu To TILE IRIRuNE.I

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE act recently
passed by Congress to reform the
civil Service contains section which pro-
yldes that no recommendation which may
be given by Senator or Representative except as
TO the character OF residence of the applicant,
small DO received or considered. This provision
appears to have escaped the scrutiny OF
some of the persons who are am
bilious to serve their country In the capacity
of Civil Service Commissioners. One Representa-
tive received in his mail to-day long letter from
one of these anxious applicants. beseechng him to
exert his influence to secure for the aforesaid APP
plcant one of the coveted appointments The Rep
Tesentative remarked 20 one OF his colleagues that
other congressman had received like applications,
but he did not give the of his own correspond
eat who is understood to live in New-YOrk OF
BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
CLERICAL ERROR CORRECTED.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-The great number
and confused condition of the Senate amendments to tho
Civil Service bill occasioned clerical error in the prep
araton OF the copy teegraphed on the night OF Deco
Der a. Immediately after It's passage by the Senate
This error consisted In the retention OF the clause which
provided On the original bib that promotions shall DO
from tho lower grades the higher the basis OF
merit and competition" This CLAUSE was stricken on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
JEFFERSON AND TIE CIVIL SERVICE.
h, Edtf0rof The Tri6u u e &.

To the Edtt0ror the Tribune.
SIR: There is just little glimpse at the
state of Thomas Jefferson in the first of his
Presidency the subject Of Civil Reform In note Of
his In my possession, OF which mako copy for your
readers. Very respectfully yours,
NeieYOrk, Jan. II, 1888. CHARLES L. DEEMS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
RELATIVE TO NETWORK POLITICIANS.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Appraiser Howard has
asked of the Senate Commerce Committee and been
allowed fourteen days In which to file papers in OPP
position to the confirmation of Mr.. Ketchum.
Steamboat Inspector Tower has been informed
that he can be heard by the Commerce Committee
at their meeting on Thursday. aud he will doubtless
appear then.
The expected delegation of visiting
states {" from New York has arrived. though not
80 many came as were counted on. John j. OBrien
and Barney" Biglin did not appear. hut Mr.. Rob-
ert G. McCord aud Michael Dady, esq.,, did. In
connection with their visit an interesting fact has
developed itself. The visiting statesmen" being
a modest class Of men. and finding that
they receive 9 large share OF public
attention not only because they are men of stately
aonearunee. but national fame learning the
habit ofitravelling ineog after the manner Of mem
beers of royal families aud like to AVOID registering
at hotels john f. Smyth whose friends say he
has been here simply to say goodbye to his son. re-
cently appointed paymaster. and now leaving LOT
post IN the West, goes away tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
MR.. BUTCHERS SUCCESSOR NOMINATED

MIX. SUCCESSOlL NOhItAIED'
THE NAME OF JAMES sHANAHAN. OF TRIBES HILL,
SENT TO THE SENATE.
IPRou THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT The TRIBUNE.l
ALBANY, Jan. 12.-GOvernor Cleveland NOM
mated James shanahan OF Tribes HILL for Superntend
ent OF Public Works to-day The duties That Mr. Shana
han will assume. II confirmed by the Senate, would be
better described IL his Office had the title Superintend
en Of Canals" His work for the State will be confined
altogether to the canals to keeping them in good order
for navigation. IL is office the responsibilities
OF which will be greatly increased the coming
year account of the passage of the Free
Canal amendments.
MIR Shanahan must maintain the canals at the small
est possible expense because hereafter the cost OF their
suppcst will be paid by the taxpayers or the State He
has had sufficient experience 10 know how TO manage
the canals economically. For many years ne was
canal contractor hundreds OF tons Of taken
from his quarry at Tribes Hill for the OF the
canals. When Benjamin ). w. Clark appointed
Robinson, in 1877, Mr.. shanaaan was named
by Mr. Clark as one VI his three deputy
superintendents, and was given charge OF the
Eastern Division. He performed duties satsfac
torily that he retaiued year by Sas Is. butcher
when that Republican official appointed Superin-
tendent of Public Works by Governor Cornell Early In
Buffalo, In company with Mr. Ducher The latter then
thought that the Governor fayora0y impressed
with Mr.. ShanahaD. Canal matters were Thoroughly
discussed, and Mr. Shanahan showed his complete Ia
mharity with canal work.
is perhaps unnecessary to state that Mr. Shanahan
10 q Tiden Democrat and may be expected to run
canal politics. in the interest OF that faction OF the
Democrat party. There is not county along the iuc
OF the Ere Canal whose politics are not more or less
affected by the votes and political influence OF the canal
employee Mr.. Shsnahan Is considered as good pollt-
clan as he IL a canal superintendent His nomination
referred TO the Senate Canal COMMITTEE There 10
every probability that he will be contirmed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
CoLORED REPUBLICANS TO REoRGANIZE.

The Executive Committee of the ColoreG
Republican Central Committee met last evening at No.
435 sevenhave consider the question of reorgan1a
ton. The majority of the committee favored invita-
ton the coored Republicans throughout the CITY To
Join various district associations and send delegates
to the central body. s. w Clay chairman OF the Exec
uve Committed. presented preamble and resolutions.
rectine the fact that the cation had proved IA val
liable auxiliary to the body polite and was recognized
in the political campaign and that 1t important
that should continue to be regularly organized body
representing the cOored voters OF the city. In view OF
this the committee requested that the chairman OF the
Central Committee should call that body together this
month the purpose of inviting the Assembly district
associations not represented in the central body.
send delegates to 1t 10 until December next also
for the purpose OF ordering primaries for the election OF
delegates to take the places of those who elected in
October last.
These resolutions strongly opposed by William
Freeman the chairman of the Central Committee who
declared that this really preliminary TO feOrganL-
alton OF the Central Committee. He assured that
this was what meant and that 10 deemed de-
srable to make the Central Committee representative
organization Finally, finding that the majority OF the
Executive Committee favored the resolutions, he with
drew his opposition and the preamble and resolution
were unanimously adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
LOCAL POLITICS.
AssENBrY DISTRICT MEETINGS.

The Republican Association of the XXIst
Assembly District held It's first meeting last evening
under its organization for the current year Jacob
Hess resumed duties president having held that
Office for our The report Of the treasurer was
read. showing the Association to be in
a prosperous condition. Among tho new
members proposed Benjamin f. Brstow.
ex-Secretary Of the Treasury. and Carl schurz.
II was moved by Of the members that the rules
should be suspended, and that both OF these gentlemen
should be received members without the usual refer
ence TO a committee William A. Darling objected to
this He said that be why these gentle
should be accorded that special honor, any more
than the Others proposed, They had.
1t was true National reputa ton, but he doubted II
they had supported the Republican candidate for
Governor He objected TO the proceedings, and the
President ruled that tho names would have to be re-
ferred. customary. resolution was then read
from the Central Republican Association,
changing the clause in the constitution OF
association that requires all members to support all
candidates regularly nominated so as to read: THAT
the members will cooperate In all honorable measures
for advancement of the interests OF the Republican
party" The member who had proposed the suspen-
sion Of the rules with regard to Mr. Brstow and NJ.
schurz. said that consistency Is jewel" He did not
see how tho member Mr Darling who had objected 10
his motion could consistently vote for this amendment
The amendment was, however adopted unanimously.
General Henry A. Barnum afterward said &c
n TRIBUNE reporter that the rules had
been suspended several occasions, as to admit
persons without referring their to committee.
When mis- nad been proposed that VI General
Grant who also lived in this district had been presented
and by general consent they were received into tho
association without formal reference 10 a committee
The Republican ASSOCIATION OF the XVIIIth Assembly
District met at No. 493 Third-ave. Bernard Bign
presided The usual business trans
acted John r. Lawrence appointed
chairman OF the Executive Committee. In con piment
President Arthur, who is member OF the ation
resolutions we're passed approving his appointments
The XXth District Republican Association met at
their rooms in East Fftyfourth-st Alderman Perley
presided The amendment to the membership pledge
was adopted,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-03-10

The Eleventh Session Of the Seva-
d. Legislature adjourned a I2 o'clock
on the n CHI Of March Isl. The Sill
yer State, commenting on IL many
sins OF commission and omission,
Faithfully remarks : Il. cost the state
aboul 81. coo a day while in existenre.
ani il It las benefited The public,
DO foot the bills. IN any essential
particular, the fact Is not apparent.
With the exception Of mak NJ zp-
preparations 10 carry on The Sale
Governmrnk-and that could have
been done n = few days-ihs Legis-
lalure did nnthins n return Tor the
u OF running il. Neither pub
lie nor private interest ~oali have
suffered hzd the Legislature passed.
the appropriation bills and SdioHrnrd
without delay At The end Of tie nr>t
week in January. aud the frsa-urs
would nave S5U, coo more IN Il than
At present. TIE leoi lie reasonably
hoped, in consequ nee II the ; Asna-
ton Of he mining business and tie
general ,lalIHess Of the Times, that the
Leg l4lure ~puld devise means 10
reduce expenditures BY consolidating
oficrs created by the Legislature with
those provided for. ty the Consli;a-
ton. u d thai reform aud retrench-
ment would be the waich-words o.
the memeers. bu: N this IL y have
grevOusly dlaPl Omitted. The early
par. os The t-rm Mas I Uttered aNas
IN shors sessions OF no sessions Al ais
bills 10 reduce mil-2-e aud number 0.
members, were indefinitely post
p-nueed. and not a law Of na eri-l
bSnsis 10 the pu lie enacted
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-03-10

The Eureka Sentinel says: '.II j.
said the SIZE % the PIT wAieh Car
red the Assessors bill through the
Legislature MAS about $4,000. TIL
Assessors who put upSI,og0 each vii
be tie lO>-rs. for there MI he TIC
LACK Of candidates II an forihe olIicr.
even II the Governor s.gns Tie bIll.
and the people vii never Re elect An
officer who sr.sd 20 take snap juds
Henl on Them"
Tie Enterprise OF las; Sunday, re-
ferring 10 lhs same subject, says:
'.6oyernor Adams has bot yet si-nes.
the Uisl 10 extend tue trims o. Office
Of the County Assessors Of The safe
aud his friends are confident he Vii
not give his apprO,zI /. 20 net4riaus
. sch, IN. Il : impossible 10 ima--
inc \ thing more Tepugsaml ~ the
spirit Of American i.slitulions than
this precious al. ol special legislation.
Il deserves and EeceIye, the condeiu-
nailoh OF Simo., a. persons. excepi
those dirsc.ly interested in il. II tie
Legislature had a right 10 extend tl4r
tenure Of Office Of these Assessor, the
T~e.f th Legislature VII have the
same right. % The zane men may be
kept in oiice uu il the end 81 their
natural Ii, g.. even thoIyh ~ people
may not want them. II the bill i
not vetoed, there will doubtless be
several big lAw suit yer he propo
si,ion. TIE supreme Court will be
callei upon TO decide whether the
Legislature has the right TO usurp the
privileges OF the free electors OF the
State"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-03-10
Death Of = Great Statesman

The telegraph announces the death
Of Alexander IL. stephens, al AilartA
on the night OF the 81 instant. Mr..
Stephens was born in Taliafero coun-
~ Georgia, on the llth Of February,
1912. and hal passed his list year.
lie entered the political arena when
quite = Young man and has been an
active politician ever since. In lS47
he submitted = series Of resolutions
in r laiion the Mexican wAr, which
Af.er~ ard, formed the platform Il The
Wing parry. During tue Presidential
canvass Of le5o he sustained Douglas
aud denounced those who advocated
: dissolution Of Tie Union ia case Of
L n~coln's eiectIon. At.er seoes-ion,
he jo.I.ed the fortunes Of the South
ern Conlederaay AMI beeatne IT, Wee
President. Since The cIo>e OF The MAJ
&c las serVrI several terms III oou-
Zrv~s, and was Gov rnor u nIs nz.IN Z
Safe =. me uiAe OF MS e4la Ar.
STEPHENS ~ll - dOWn - history A.
ose % tue LIS. conspicuous nea Oi
this cenluTy.