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Year: 1876

CHANCE FOR ANOTHER TRADE BETWEEN THE


APPOINTMENTS IN HAND-GoEo FOR THE


PUBLIC PRINTING RING.


ALBANY, Jan l5 1870


The letter OF resignation sent by the State Supern
tendent OF Insurance. o. W. CHAPMAN, to Governor
rilden is as foows:-


To His Exceilency Governor SAMUEL J. T1LDEN;-


DEAR SIR find myself compelled, by circumstances
therefore hereby my renason or The ONCE Of su
perntepdent OF the Insurance Deparment Of the state OF
spectfuly. o. W. CHAPMAN


The nomination of a successor To Mr.. Chapman will
hardly be made before the end OF the session The
resignation will not take effect until January 81 Alto
geher there five appointments for the Senate to
consider and TO confirm reject as they deem ft The
Governor is deft hand at political bargaining, and
will make the most Of the present opportunity for
trade with the republican Senator's The five appoint
ments for Superintendent OF Insurance, Canal
Auditor and three canal appraisers The Governor is
reported to be willing to allow the republicans the in
surance department and two appraisershps reservng
for his own party the ofice Of Canal Auditor and
apprasership. Smith Weed has been mentioned as
successor TO Chapman but in the light Of the conem
plated bargain his chances are very small


Governor Tilden in his Message appears to
almost every public abuse within the Jurisdiction Of
the State government that demands reform. He had
1t in his mind to call attention the fragrant corrup
ton in the matter of the public printing done here but
he found on reflection that he might be forced TO
handle a two-edged sword which would cut both ways
Undoubtedly the republicans have had the hons share
OF the spos In this public printing business but the
democrats, when they had the chance, showed them
selves equally unscrupulous in tho same direction.


Mr. Sloan chairman Of the Ways and Means
Committee, has the reputation of being honest and
fearless and he is given credit for the design Of
introducing into the House resolution authorizing
and directing the Committee on Public Printing to be-
gin investigation into the payments for public print
ing for the last FIVE years whether any moneys havec
been obtained by any parties by OF bribery of
members OF the Legislature or officers thereof and If
so, by whom and when and what amounts
were obtained whether any supply bills
have been altered after their passage by both houses
for the purpose of inserting of money for faudu
lent printing and stationery claims and n So by whom
when and what the amounts One who appears to
know all about IL says II the Committee on Public
Printing be made to take up the investigation call
him as q Witness he will guarantee to furnish
that committee with proof beyond cav
that vast sums of money have been stolen
from the State by the Printing Ring in Albany.
Mr. Sloan has already won his spurs by his crusade
against the State Prison Ring If he be only half
successful in his RAID the Printing Ring he may be-
come formidable rival TO Senator Robertson Tor the
Gubernatorial nomination. The man who does the
most in the way Of genuine reform and retronchment
Will henceforth be the man for the people.
Year: 1876

PAINTING BY JOHN MULvANY OF SCENE IN


WESTERN LIFE.


A private view gwen yesterday OF a painting
feet by four, by John Muvany, depicting scene In
q court OF justice on tho Western frontier '.Prelim
mary Trial of Horse Thief is the title The CEN
trail figure is the thief who is half breed Indian He
is leaning against box his head hanging, his In
sling the whole attitude OF tho figure expressing
the sulen sneaking character OF the man when his
fighting instincts not aroused Near him sits the
constable holding the handouts Next are some of the
witnesses and the clerk OF the Court with a wooden
leg seated on bed in one OF the room The
Justice OF the Peace aud tho lawyers are seated
at table the window On the other
side OF the principal figure is boy who
has been captured with him, and whose nervous
attitude and cenched fst show that he resents the in
suits and sarcasms which being thrown al himself
and companion. This Ggure connects the principal
Que with the group beyond tho extreme right
These apparently members OF vigilance com
mtteo and spectators and they are engaged In exam.
lining the weapons which have been taken from tho
prisoner There twenty i've figures in the compo-
siton and tney have all been taken from life The
court room is the interior OF log cabin and the cos
tunes are strange medley Of old army cloth honespun
and other material, made for service and pctu-
rescue than the dress of more civilized regions The
strong color and bold drawing of the Municn school IS
recognized throughout the picture, and some OF the
figures particularly those of the constable thief
boy, are very fine The picture will be sent TO the
Centennial II 1t st remains In possession or the artist
the opening Of the Exhibition IL for the present
be seen at his studio, No. 500 broadway, room 10
Year: 1876

New YORK, Jan. 10, 1876
To THE EDITOR OF HERALD-


In view of the return Of the Hon. A. Oakey Hall 10
the legal profession and his abandonment OF the stage
would suggest that his brethren Of the Bar unite in
giving that distinguished gentleman a suitable and
be1tng testimonial either at the Academy OF Music or
such other suitable place and time might be selected
shall willingly cooperate and assist any number OF
gentlemen who might be pleased cooperate In the
matter. think his brethren should not fail to note
with slight mark OF appreciation, his return to the
bosom OF a profession OF which he is so distinguished
and brilliant an ornament and which, in common with
other eminent jursts, no has done much to adorn
Respectfully yours, T. f. G.
Year: 1876

About year and half ago the ferry running to
New York from the foot OF Bridge street, Brooklyn


stopped by Of the expiration OF the lease which
tho company had held The company had been paying
a rental Of 81 900 per to c. Poilon for the
use ofthe dock. The latter hrm originally leased the
dock for ferry purposes from the city The directors
OF the New YORK and Brooklyn FerrJ Company have
been asked by properly Bridge street TO
the trips OF their boats but the company de-


cnes 10 comply with the request on Monday petit
tion will be presented 70 the Common Council ask NJ
thc city cancel the lease with the polons and to
make the dock atthe foot OF Bridge street public ona
Year: 1876

Hon. George d Lamont, Justice OF the Supreme
Court Of the State of New York. early yesterday
morning from heart disease, in Lockport Deceased
was highly regarded by those brought into professional
relationship with him AS politician he represented
his Senatorial district In the State Senate 1882 taking
the place OF Senator Stowe who died before his term
or Ofice expired. On the resignation OF Judge Noah
DAVIS from the Bench OF the Eighth Judicial district
Judge Lamont appointed ill the vacancy for tho
unexpired term When this was up he chosen for
a full term and while the fulnment OF his charge
he called away by death. He genial and
agreeable In manners, and was highly thought Of by
those with whom be was familiarity acquainted.
Year: 1876

The steamship Rotterdam arrived In port yesterday
morning, after a passage OF twenty days duration
She left Rotterdam on the 25th OF December and
Plymouth on the 2sth The captain and officers report
bad weather all through tho trip They we're retarded
by contrary winds and encountered heavy gales and
high They are OF opinion that all ocean steamers
now out will be delayed on the passage vessels
were aiohted
Year: 1876

The little steamer Sappho. Of the opposition line,
SILL plies between pier No. North River and the Club
House dock stapleton. making eight trips daily al


though the patronage not large the people during
the winter months seom 70 prefer travelling by the old
lines boats as being much more comfortable II was
stated yesterday that should there be weather
the sappho Will probably DO hauled OF for the remain
ofe he trfar
Year: 1876

The Continental Guards are going to
the Centennial and their road to that
promised land must be strewn with
roses by their friends, who are willing
to help ,hem on their way. To begin
with, they are going to treat the cltl-
zens of New Orleans to grand May
festival and military picnic at the Fair
Grounds on no further day than to-
morrow (Monday) The programme is
to be seen in our advertising columns,
and shows quite attractively.


From the initiated we have been
informed that the hurdle race, the
trotting race, the pony race and
the running race will be features in the
entertainment as to the mule race, we
understand that gray man riding q
one-legged mare. we mean a one-legged
man riding gray mare, has trained the
fiery beasts. and fun can be anticipated.


With their accustomed chivalry the
Washington Artillery have lent help
ing hand to their comrades in arms and
Of course the dress parade and military
ball, which are to close the day, will be
gone through with uniform" grace and
splapdOr
Year: 1876

The statements in relation to the
ietties differ very widely. 1t will be
unfortunate for the Mississippi Valley,
and for New Orleans, If the discussion
of this matter shall be left entirely to
partisans. This is an enterprise in
volving the welfare Of the whole Mis-
sissippi Valley to the amount OF many
millions of dollars per annum, and yet
the discussion of it seems to be
dwindling into controversy be


tween those who have previously
formed their opinions either in favor o1
or against the jetties. The public in.
terest demands that the actual results
obtained by this work shall be known
beyond question, and these results
should be investigated by an impartial


commission If they are satisfactory


as claimed by the partisans OF Captain
Eads, every encourage nent should be
given the work and if they are not, a;
the weight of testimony seems to indi


cate. the fact should be known as soon as
possible, that the attention of New Or
leans and Of the people OF the Mis-


sissippi Valley may be directed tc
some work surer Of affording deel
channel to the sea. We are no parti-
san in this matter. We hope the jetties
may prove success, but il they are no


likely to do so, the fact should be an


nounced at the earliest possible moment


The people are not interested in tbs
personal opinions of the parties in this
discussion. What they want to get a


is the real merits of the question, anc
the merits should, if possible, be go


at while Congress is in session, that, i


the ietties are a failure, the represen


tative of the great valley may petition
aid from Congress for the canal scheme
Year: 1876

The committee to investigate the red
aral Offices In New Orleans are expected
10 do their full duty. and to drag from
tho dark reoesses of "the granite build
ing" the secrets OF fraud, robbery and
murder which, for the last eight years,
have been hidden there. Daylight Is TO
tbe let into the den of thieves, and all
their vile work for years past is to be
disclosed Our representatives in Wash
ing appeal to their constituents to be
vigilant and active, and to clutch all the
clues to the ugly facts by the time the
committee arrives.
Year: 1876

We are gratefully indebted to the
Louisiana and Texas press in general
for their friendly and eulogistic notices
Of the DEMocRAT. To the Alexandria
Democrat and the Baton Rouge Adro-
cate we must tender special thanks for
epcomiums which a sense of delicacy
alone prevents US from reproducing.
We must add that we are proud OF ap-
preoiations coming from such sources,
and if new incentives were necessary 10
urge US on the straight road Of duty. il
we were IN any way inclined to falter,
this generous encouragement coming
srem our noble confreres would be sum
cient to restore hope, courage and con-
Year: 1876

A short time since the Washington


correspondent OF the New York Tribune
spoke Of Senator Bayard as "a fascinat-
ing dream, impossible Of realization" !"
This was very high compliment to the
distinguished Senator from Delaware ::
the highest, perhaps, that could be paid
an eminent public man in an era like
this. But we doubt if splendid virtues
and noble and intrepid temper render a
man an impossible leader in corrupt
and profigate age. The elder Pitt must,
to many Of his contemporaries in the
profigate era of George Ill, have
seemed, at first, "a fascinating dream,
impossible Of realization" and yet, his
dauntless courage; his high purpose
his indomitable energy; all sustained
by the confidence he inspired, and the
nobler spirit he awoke among a de-
moralized people, lifted England out OF
the very slough Of despair and raised
her fortunes to the highest point OF
glory. There is very little similarity
between Lord Chatham and Mr.. Bay
ard, except, that in some respects the
latter moves, as the former did, upon q
much higher plane Of thought and pa.
triotism than his generation. Yet, since
all history establishes the fact that al


true liberty is founded in the immuta


BILE principles of justice, and that vice


and corruption, and selfish and un
bridled ambition, unless extirpated


first enervate, and then destroy free in
stltutlons, may we not assume tha


such men are not mere fascinating
dreamers in politics, but that they ART
rather the inspired prophets and daunt
Year: 1876

We invite tho attention OF our readers
TO the editorial on the second page Of
this mornings issue headed The true
Inwardness OF the Funding Board.
The article is very long. but IT VIII pc
found interesting reading.
Year: 1876

less chiefs, whose trumpet tongued volces
in time call back an erring generation
TO. and whose courage and truth re-es-
tablish society and government upon,
the solid basis of enduring principles
Year: 1876

Bribery at elections in the New Eag
land Stetes is a matter of public motor
iety. Neat calculations are made and
the results of the content are determined
with mathematical precision even before
the elections are held or the ballots
are coun- ID.


This is so generally nderstood that no
oeor man dare to attempt to run against
he Radical nominees. At the last cleo
ION in New Hampshire, the national Ad-
inistration forced every clerk in WASH
n. gton and the officeholders too in the
Srious States to contribute to the cor
ruption fund. This was the first gun of
the campaign and it was necessary to
Grant and his party that it be carried;
and it was known that money in large
sums would be sent into the State for
the purpose, hence, the Democrats, who
had no means to contend against such
odds, were unable to meet their adversa-
ries and had to go under. Bribery car
ried the election in New Hampshire, and
the very men who a week before con-
demned Grant and Belknap cast their
votes for the party that these corruption.
lists and peculators lead.


A few years ago New England man
attempted to introduce the same system
Of bribery, ballot-box stufing and rogue
ry in this State and city. His success
gave him great weight in the Radica
party and men of better character wer,
also found to be cheating at elections
with forged receipts and other modes. Bu
very soon the New Englander was dis
covered at his tricks and suspicioned fol
stuffing the ballot boxes of his own par.
ty at nomination. Defeat and disaste
followed, and we have heard no more o.
this fellows tricks here.


The election in New Hampshire will d
the Radical party no good. The corrup
ton and fraud which is being exposed a
Washington is sure to defeat any ma
that the Republicans may nominate, an
should the Democratic convention seleC


enator BAYARD or any other honest an
competent man, as a candidate, his elet
tion will be certain. ketrenchment an
Reform is what the people demand an


what they will have.
Year: 1876

same paper says: moline may we'll feel
proud of this crew as there Is no better one
in the west" And that's just the reputa
ton our boys intend to maintain.


s9Our young grocer, W. d. Ben
ham, had very narrow escape from
drowning on last Tuesday while attempt
ing to cross the Rock river near Hillsdale.
The river is very high and the ferry is
unable to run. and Dwight hired man to
take him across in skiff, which he did,
but on reaching the opposite shore he
found that the water had overfiowed a
bridge over a small creek and one which
he was obliged to cross. The man volun-
teered to carry Dwight across the bridge
on his back so that our young friend would
escape without getting wets Dwight ac-
cepted the offer with tears of gratitude in
his eyes, and he accordingly mounted the
shoulders of his guide, and the two struck
out, or rather down, for they had not pro-
ceeded many steps before the two disap,
peared through a hole in the bridge, caused
by the washing away of some of the
pianks. 1t was some time before the two
rose to the surface and then the current
carried them down nearly quarter of a
mile where the guide was rescued by a
man with long pole, and our handsome
young grocer was fished out, by young
lady who was out rowing, with boat
hook, in doing which Dwight was pulled
into the boat feet first.
Year: 1876

Uncle Jimmy Williams does not
wear blue jeans to gain votes from
Grangers, but because it is dear to
him from many old associations.
"For many, many years in the country
where I was raised, the old man says,
"they could get nothing better to
wear" He learned all he knows.
though faint much he says in clothes
made of blue jeans. In blue jeans he
went to school, and never wanted
broadcloth when he went to apple
orchards and shedding parties 81
Uncle Jimmy, ''and neither she nor
the minister objected to marry me on
that account when the time came: I'd
be ashamed of myself if I was to go
back on them now because of lot of
little minded jackasses think fit to
speer at them."
Year: 1876

The body Of an unknown man, shot through the
head discovered shortly before nine O'Clock yes
terday morning by oficer Powers OF the Twenty
second precinct 1t was lying in wagon opposite No
l,5l7 Broadway. A small pocket revolver lay beside
the dead man, and had apparently dropped from his
hand II had been fred while the muzzle OF the barrel
close to the opening Of his right ear and his death
must therefore, have been almost instantaneous
Deceased about thirty five years OF age, five feet
inches high, and OF stout build. He had
brown eyes, hair and mustache. He wore black
irockcoat vest and pants, black felt hat cafskin
boots, canton flannel drawers white woollen under
shirt, brown merno overshirt and white linen shirt
In his pockets were found 81 40


While the body was lying in the station house pre-
vious TO removal among the crowd that collected
young girl who on seeing the remains cried out,
That's my brother That's my brotherl' and burst.
ing into tears out OF the building before any
could stO her
Year: 1876

hat No easy matter. He IL aware et the
bad feeling existing between skfdmots Ssd
his sons and though knowing 4 goo4 deal
of the family history, he was surprised Al the stohd
Indifference OF one and the drunken coalition OF the
their father The sons be says had their father
rested not long ago on charge OF stealing and their
differences we're the subject OF common talk.


The old man was very stubborn and self-wiled and
had lost good deal by litigation. He owned about
200 acres OF cleared land, on which a mortgage
for small amount but which was worth
about $4,000 besides. He was also part owner
Of several lots OF wood land and he continually preyed
upon his co-owners, and in consequence always
quarreng and al law with them. II he was murdered
and for the purposes of robbery It is not at all unlikely
thai the perpetrators Of the crime overlooked one I'M
portant feature ofther fearful work The deeas or us
lands were kept In his house and had never peeh re-
corded These they should have obtained II they de-
sired complete the job II they have been destroyed
his heirs may not ind IL an easy matter 70 estaplsh
their claim 10 his possession


HUNTING FOR EVIDENCE


Justice Cooper says that one oi the Witnesses whose
name he obtained heard wagon leaving the neighbor
hood Of the Skdmore house during the night, but he
discovered a very general reluctance on the part OF
nearly al whom he spoke to give information, while
evidently possessing IT, and the statements OF others
were found quite contradictory The Justice rode 10
Amityville tonight and gave Coroner Preston the
Of the witnesses he obtained He also told the
Coroner he lef TWO watchers with the bodies
and the Coroner said he had told Dave"
Skidmore to watch "Why," said Justice
Cooper, 'he was so drunk he could hardly
take care Of himself" The Justice says Skdmore


likely to have good deal Of money in the house.
az he would not readiy bank any OF H. and he often
made large sums out Of his kilns He very ig-
norant man. and made his mark when asked TO put his
signature TO any document


The house of Skidmore, Justice Cooper says Is an


l-fated sort Of place About sixty years ago an old
lady lived there with relative named Finch, from
Connecticut One fine morning she suddenly disap-
peared and was never after The woods were
searched IN all directions for days and though Finch
suspected OF having made away with her, being
tired Of supporting her clew to the manner OF her
disappearance ever found. The place is wild now
but II was much wilder then.


Howell SkIdmore nearly eighty years old, Fleet
Weeks was about seventy, Wesly Wright was probably
sixty and the woman who passed for Mrs Wright was
supposed TO be the youngest OF the four.


Justice Cooper thinks that If the people In the house
had any of effort they could hardly have found
any difficulty enecting their escape. He only
account for their destruction by one Of three ways
they must have been murdered, drunk or strangely
stupefed
Year: 1876

hIDDLErowS n. Y, Jan. 81, 1875
petition to President Grant has been largely signed
by the members OF the Bar and leading citizens Of
Orange county, asking for the pardon Of ex Senator
William ". Graham, who is serving his third year
the Albany Penitentiary under Of ten years
for cmbeZzlng the funds OF the deiunct Waikiki National
Bank, OF which he President An effort is being
made TO obtain the signature OF the Judge Of the United
States District Court and OF the United States District
Attorney foI the southern District Of New York The
prisoner Is represented as mentally and physically in
firm and very penitent
Year: 1876

Are broke out yesterday afternoon on the first
noor Of the six story brick building No. a Second
street known as the De La Sale Catholic Institute
The flames speedily extinguished at trihing
damage A defective fue caused the fire
Year: 1876

Al this establishment last evening there was quite
animated performance consisting OF singing, dane
ing and variety in general ballet in which a num-
ber young ladies hussar dresses proved quite an
attraction and the burlesque OF Blue Beard con-
cluded the evenings entertainment
Year: 1876

The tenth annual ball of the French Cooks Society
will be held tonight at Irving Hall. These balls
always among the most enjoyable OF the and the
suppers incidental them make the mouths ofepcures
who partake of them the Recollection for the
remainder of the year The following is the bill of