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WASHINGTON. House Bill Pensioning Mrs. Lincoln. Another National Holiday Es- tablished. THE WASHBURN-LOPEZ INVESTIGATION, Minister Washburn Sustained---Resolu- tions Censuring Admiral Davis, Decline of Spanish Authority in Cuba. —— Wasumorton, May 2, 1870, Tho Washburo-Paraguayan Investigation ‘The Resolutions to Be Reported. The House Committee on Foreign Affaire will probably make a report to the House to-morrow of ‘the Paraguay-Lopez-Washburn investigation. As already stated m these despatches; the committee is by no means unanimous as to the character of the Teport to be made, While there may not be two re- ports it is thought there will be two sets of resolu- tions, The majority of the committee will report six resolutions for the action of the House, The first will condemn Admiral Godon for not convey- ing Minister Washburn promptly to the coun- try to which he was duly ~ accredited as Minister of the United States. ‘The second willdeclare that Messrs, Bliss and Master- man were properly connected with the United States Legation as part of the suite of Minster Washburn, and that as such they were entitled to ‘the protection of the flag of the United States, The ‘third will declare that the arrest and imprisonment of Bliss and Masterman by President Lopez was a gross violation of the law of nations and an insult to the United States, The fourth will censure Adniral Davis for receiving Bliss and Masterman from Lopez as prisoners, and for detaining them as prisoners on board the United States steamer Wasp; the fifth approves the action of the President of the United States in withdrawing General McMahon as United States Minister from Paraguay, but it does not censure the ‘oMeial conduct of General McMahon; the sixth de- clares it to be the duty of the oMicers of the Unitea States navy to co-operate with and to ald the diplomatic representative of the government:.in carrying out all orders and laws when they do not conflict with the regular orders of the Navy Department. It is understood that none of ‘these resolutions received the unanimous vote of the committee. Messrs, Swann and Willard dissented from them entirely and will probably embody their views in separate resolu- tions. Decline of Spanish Power in Cuba—Feud Be- tween the Regulars and Volunteers. Ie would appear that the only foundation for the, Btery that a coalition between the volunteers of Cuba and the patriot army has occurred is to be found in the reported unpleasantness between Captain General De Rodas and Count Valmaseda, When De Rodas took the field in the district where Valmaseda commanded a question arose as to the seniority of the rank. De Rodas and Vaima- seda are both lieutenant generals in the Spanish army. But Valmaseda’s commission 1s the older of the two. According to the rules of the Spanwh army this seniority of date would not permit Valmaseda to act under De Rodas as @ military oMecer, and it is said that this circum. stance led him to withdraw or resign, or refuse to obey, Whatever the precise fact may be, it is be- lieved here that there has been no personal dificulty an the case, and that there is no truth whatever in the report that the volunteers and Cubans have a private understanding or concert fof action. But that the volunteers will in the end prove to be the real con- querors of the Spaniards in Cuba is not doubted in oficial circles here. This, it is believed, will be done without the co-operation of the patriot army. Our government has information tending to show that the purely Spanish influence is waning in Cuba and that the volunteers are gaining a strength and power which must speedily result in a crisis disas- trous to Spanish rule. Letters from American agents in Cuba represent that all the Ouban and Spanish leaders, with the exception of De Kodas himself, are incompetent, and that they will never, as at present managed or guided, accomplish anything. ‘The government has, up to this morning, received Ho official despatches in the least degree confirming or-strengthening the report that volunteers have eeized Morro Castle, as recently reported. Return.of General Jordan trom Cubs. A prominent friend of Cuban independence says the reason why General Jordan leit the Cuban army is that he had engaged in that service for only one year, which time has expired; but he is now on his way to this country, accompanied by two secretaries, As an accredited. agent of the insurgents, The Seizure of the Aspinwall—A Big Bill for Damages. The owners of the American steamer Aspinwall, which was seized by the Spaniards and afterward released on demand by Secretary Fish, have made a very big claim for damages. They want a good round sum forthe act of seizure, and $300 per day likewise for detention, and expect they will. get it.ail. It is said here, however, that they have little chance of realiaing their blissful expecta- tions. Informaiion at the State Department leads to the conelusion that the entire value of the vessel 4s not more than about $10,000, and that the real damage sustained ‘by the owners 1s infinitely less than that claimed. A Strange Face in the HouveAn Independ- ent Democratic Vote. Hon, Jonn Morrigscy, the so long invisible member of Congress from your city, dropped down upon us once mere this morning and gluddened the eyes of his brother representatives on both sides of the House. John looked fresh and happy, notwithstand- ing .recemt hard whacks from Tammany, ana made bis .appearance :in his long abandoned and vacant seat arrayed in fine broadcloth and iin- macniate linen. He was welcomed by republicans as well as democrats, and signalized his re-entrée b y a piece of dependent unpartisan voting, Dickey, of Peensyivania, had introduced a resolution to pay Mrs. Linco, widow of the martyred President, $3,000 a year ag 4 peneion, ou the regu- Jar rol, and though some republican members, under the lead of objector Benjamin, opposed the thing, John Morrissey, democrat though he be, un- hesitatingly gave his vote in favor of relief for the widow of Old Ale Lincoln, The resolution passed by a handsome majority, three or four other deme- crats having independence enougk to vote for it, It is thought there will be no difficulty about obtaining :the passage of the resolution in the Senate. Payment.ef Soldiers’ Bounties. The Supreme Copst decided some time ago that soldiers who enilisted ainder the call of the President for troops on tite 4thof May, 1861, are entitled to $100 bounty. Tue Secand Comptroller of the Trea- sury has decided that goldiers who enlisted wader the call of July) 22, i961, are not entitled to the benefit af this decisien. In order to settle the matter and te give the seidiers who enlisted in July ‘the same chance as those who enlisted in May; Mr. Hamilton Ward, of New York, introduced a joint resolution to-day which provides that the soldiers ‘who enlisted under the call of the President of July 22, 1861, for troops,,shall be entitled to the bounty of $100 whenever they\would have become entitled vo the same had they enlisted under the call of May 4, 1861. In order to meet a difMfieulty which has arisen about paying ounties to soldiers who were not regularly mustered out by the expira- tion of their term of enlistment, but who were dis- charged by order of the War Department, Mr. Ward introduced a joint resolution which provides that an act of Congress entitled “An act in velation to addi- ional bovnties ana for other purposes,’ approved NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1870.—TRIPLE SHEKr, Maren 3, 1869, shall be 80 construed as to embrace those soldiers whose discharges shall show that they were discharged by order of the War Department. Stirring Up the Administration on the Subject of the Alabama Claims. Mr. Harvey C. Calkin, of New York, made an effort to-day to get a resolution through the House instruct- ing the President to demand a settlement of the Ala- bama claims from Great Britain, in order that the Money due honest claimants who suffered from the depredations of the Confederate cruiser Alabama Might be pald. Mr. Calkin demanded the previous question upon the passage of the resolution, and Was sustained by forty-seven members of the House. Of course there was a majority against it, and on motion of General Banks it was referred to the Com- Mittee on Foreign Affairs. The vote to-day is re- garded as significant, showing that Congress is dis- posed to leave the management of this question to the Executive, without interference. The Indian Approprtation Bill. The Committee on Indian Affairs met again to-day. General Parker, Commismoner of Indian Affairs, was before them, The consideration of the Indian Ap- propriation bill was resumed and finished. Although the House made many material reductions in tne amounts the Senate Committee bas, in a majority of cases, restored the appropriations to the sum fixed in the estimates of the Secretary of the Treasury. Telegraph Cables Between California and Asia. The bill lately presented in the House of Repre- sentatives for an ocean cable between New York and Holland, under a concession granted by the King of Holland, October, 1869, provides that it shall be con- tinued from New York by wires over the continent of America, and by cable from the Pacific coast to China and Japan; $10,000,000 seven per cent bonds to be issued for wires and cables from Europe to the Pacific coast; $10,000,000 for cables from the Paclfic coast to Asia; the bonds secured on the wires, cables and property of the com- pany; the government to nse the wires and cables of the company one hour each day without charge, and two additional hours, if needed, at half the tari? rates. The bili to incorporate the Pacific Sub- marine Telegraph Company and to facilitate tele- graph communication between America and Asia meets with much favor, No opposition has yet been expressed against it, Week afier next My. Cyrus W. Field will return to Washington to give information on the subject before several of the committees, Annulling Territorial Laws—The Union Pacific Rallrond. i The Senate to-day passed the bill annulling the Territorial laws of Wyoming under whieh the present court of that Territory assumes jurisdiction to ap- Point a receiver of the Union Pacific Railroad in the suit of James W. Davis for ties furnished the road, This action was in consequence of the mformation just received from Cheyenne that Judge Howe pro- poses to order a receiver unless the company pay the sum demanded or deposit in court $500,000 as secu- rity for any judgment that Davis may.recover. The company refuse to make the deposit, claiming that they do not owe Davis, and even if they did no sach proceeding could be legal until a judgment be first obtained In the usual form; and they have given orders to their superintendent to stop the running of the road if the Court shall undertake to puta receiver in possession. Number and Tonnage of United States Mer- chant Vessels. ‘The monthly report (No. 7) of the Bureau of Statis- tics, now in press, contains, besides other valuable and interesting matter, a statement showing the number of vessels and amount of tonnage belonging to each of the several States on the 30th of June, 1869. The total number of vessels Was 26,393, with a tonnage of 3,744,319, of which 7,175 vessels, repre- senting a tonnage of 1,319,956, belonged to New York; to Massachusetts 2,870, with 471,642 tons; to Maine 2,944 vessels, with 443,777 tons; to Pennsylvama 2,052 vessels, With 265,685 tons; to Ohio 1,128 vessels, with 146,036 tous; to Illinois 827 vessels, with 124,694 tons, and to Michigan 739 ves- sels, with 103,989 tons, The number of vessela tem- porarily registerel was 1,085, with a tonnage of 401,046, making a grand total of 27,425 vessels and 4,146,365 tons, Expediting Business In the Senate. The Senate still continues at work upon the calenh- dar under the rule adopted about ten days since. The progress in the transaction of business, as a conseqnence, is marvellous. How long the Senate will be able to restrain itself in this unparelleled manner if a question, but it is supposed that the country is to be favored with no more oratorical efforis this session. There are a variety of themes which we may now hear from at avy time, as the recuperative powers of the Senate are extraordi- nary. When we do come to another blow it will be’ more than a squall. The abolition of the franking privilege 1s the first of the special orders. Resolution of the Nebraska Legislature Favor of the Postal Telegraph. In the House to-day Representative Taffe, of No- braska, presented the joint resolution of the Legis- lature of that State relative to the postal telegraph system. It recites that Whereas a bill has been introduced in the Con- gress of the United States providing for the estab- lishment of a postal telegraph; and whereas, m1 the Judgment of this Legisiatnre, such a measure would subserve tHe interests of the people bv promoting and fostering a system of cheap communication be- tween every portion of the Union, Resolved, That our Senators and Representatives in Congress be and they are hereby instrucied to employ their votes and tnfluence in favor of the Dill Jor such a system of postal telegraph. Amnesty. It has been ascertained that not less than 300,000 amnesty oaths were taken under the proclamations respectively of Presidents Lincoin and Johnson, They are of record in the State Department, NATIONAL MEDICAL CONVENTION. Resolutions of the Convention at Washing- ten—A Higher Standard of Medical Educa- tion Needed=Meeting of the American Medical Association. WASHINGTON, May 2, 1870. The Nationa! Convention of Medical Colleges has passed the preamble afd resolutions of- ered by Professor Logan setting fortn that— Anthis Convention han fulled to secure the assent of a Majority of the regular medical colleges of the United States to the system of improvement im medical education recommended at its last aexsion, and as it is the opinion of this Convention thatthe best means of gradual improve- ment in medical education that can be inaugurated in the medical eolleges of this country will be found in the as sociated action of such colleges as will unite for that pur- pose; resolved, Firt—Tha wytoe duty nine be appointed, all be to communicate with the faculues o! medical colleges in the United States, with the ain how many and which may be willing .o bers of an association of medical colleges, prime object the improvement of the medical education. Svemd—That the chairman of said committee be in- structed, a¢ soon as he shall have received affirmative replies from the regular colleges, to inform such faculty Ko consenting of the fact, and to request that each faculty elect one or more delegates to convene on the Friday before the day appointed tor the meeting of the American Medical Association 1m 1871, and at the place of meeting chosen by that body said delegates to be (ully authorized to pledge their respective feunlties to whatever definite plans of improve- ment in medical education may be adopted by the body in convention, Third—It 1s hereby recommended that said delegates o ganize themselves in behsl! of their respective institntio no @ permanent agsociation of medical colleges for the above mentioned object, and with the view of co-operating with the American Medical Association and the profession at Jarge te accomplish so desirable an end. Fiurth—That Prot, N. 8 Davis, the chairman of the com- mittee appointed by this body at its last session to communi cate with the medical eolleges on the same subject. be made chairman ef this committee, aud that the commitiee be au- thorized to nll any wa 8 which may occur in its ranks, The Chair appointed the following as the céim- N. Davis, of Illinois ; Samuel Logan, New A. 0. Hammer, St. Louts ; T. Garvin, Leu- » D. Gross, Pniladelphia ; G. &. Blackman, Cincinnati; G C. Shatwuick, Boston; A. C. Poat, ‘New York. ‘The Convention adjourned sine de, The annual session of the American Medical Asso- ciation ears Lincoln Hall, ia uns city, to-morrow, The delegates numbet over 300, and com- prise the most eminent medical men in the United Statea, After organizing the work of the several de- Ura iy hee Will be apportioned. At eight o’clock P. . the association will pay their respecis to the Pre- sideut and Mrs, Grant The American Dedical Associntion—No Amli- ation with Colored Physicians. WASHINGTON, May 2, 1870, The Committee on Credentials of the American Medical Association of the United States, which assembles here to-morrow, refused at a preliminary meeting to-night to recelve the credentials of the delegates from the National Medical Society, a new organization of the District of Columbia; also those from the Howard University Medical Department, and from three hospitals and the Alumni Associa tion of the Medical Departm€nt of Georgetown Col- loge. The reason assined is their Consultation with colored physicians, notwithstanding they have been regularly graded. All the white physicians, as weil as three’ colored, in these are thus rated out. They number in ate about rejected twenty-five, The 1 made, conten wun & number of ‘hoxe from the Northern States to the American Medical Association, held a meeting Tor nignt and ex- pressed their indignation at the course of the Oom- mittee on Credenuais. FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS. SENATE. Wasuinerox, May 3, 18%, BRVORTS YUOM COMMITTERG. & Mr. W1.80», (rep.) of Mass., from the Military Committes, reported adversely upon the following subjects, the further consideration of which was, upon his motion, indefinitely postponed ;—A petition from retired army offleers praying to peau agi narease i Ub steny hy Mary Kendemy joint ution Tor thet peiter ie enecties Of the frontiers of ‘Texas; petitions for the abolition of the Miltary Academy. ce? reported favorably to the House the joint resolution for the fone year’ salary forte h of she Zomnl of the late General john A. Kaw: ‘The Committees on Claims and Pensions reported adversely to numerous applications fo me for rel ‘Mr, Rose, Y » from Com: altairs, reportal favorably ‘ibe pe prey Intenor to issue a it to the ry Y footing of the Society of Friends for certain lands the mee onervation, Passed. 8” “gas - RESOLUTIONS OF: Mr, MORRILL, (rep) of Vt,, off u Siantng ke Sens Ske eee Se nt lawa 80 use the ted shall be of the hereaiter ins! ‘nited States in all the department Mr. Hows, (rep.) of Wis, B. Hart, claiming & seat fn ‘the Senate from aiid the 'usnal compensation of a Senator from the presen- tation of his credentials until the deelalon of the THE COURT OF CLAIMS. Mr. SAWYER, (rep.) of 8. C., introduced a bill amending t law lishing the Court of Claima, He said the act ore- ating the court as required claimants to prove their loys fin all cases, whether ant before, the rebellion. His bill would enabie parties having against the United ‘but not in the rebeliion, to go int ‘The bill was ENFOROING THE VOURTEENTH AMENDMENT. Mr. POOL, (rep.) of N, C., introduced a bill to enforee the fourteenth ‘amendment to the constitution of the States and to secure and protect the rights, privileges Immunitien of American citizens in a Siatéand to furnish Be mea of the vindication. Referred to the Judiciary mam ‘Mr. Fool's bill provides that it abailbe unlawful for per- sons to combine or conspire together to violate, hinder or im- pede any of the rights meant to be secured by ‘the fourwenth amendment, or either directly or indirectly to coerce, in- Umidate, treat with violence, refuse to employ, di from employment or otherwise injure or oppress any i of the United Stat with intent to deter or restrain him. from the exercises of such right exercised the same. Such offences shall be United States Cirewit Courts by a and imprisonmert not exoseding President 1s empowered to emplov of tbe United States to enforce 0 yearn. the land and naval foregoing provia need, goking, ons and to cause to be disbanded and dispersed all combinations of persons conspiring to violace any of them. BULB PASSED, The calendar, the regular order of business until Gntshed, was then proceeded with. The bil!to repeal certain acte of Territorial: legislation jn Wyoming was amened and p ‘he bill to make up deficiencies !n land grants to afd in the construction of a rallroad and telegraph line front the Cen tral Pacific Railroad, in Calitornia, to }, Oregon, was Pathe bill granting lands and right of way in Missourt and Arkansas to ald in the construction of a railroad and tele- raph line along of near the thirty-sixth parallel of north lati- Misassippi to the Arkansas rivera, was XN; (rep.) of, Texas, called up the House bill ty duye the time within which persous im) Texas may take the oath of ole pre- jude, trom the Mr. PLANAGA extending for thi elected t0 office seamen Onelda, qiviug then twelve months’ pay, was amended, motion'of Mr-Cruiay (0 authorise bomuniesious aud corresponding increase of pay to officers who by their ab.. ce Were not exaiuined with their classes, but had since nirmed confirma: the Senate, in several cases the death. col tion being after thelr Mr, CRAGIN, (rep.) of N. H., remarked that similar bills had been passed 1 in the cases of the Cumberland and the ‘The bill was IMS OF PERUVIAN CITIZENS. ‘The bill authorizing the payment of the amount awarded to Esteban G. Monton, a citiven of Peru, under the claims of the convention between the {United ,States and Pern, of Decem- ber 4, 1868, coming up, Mr. SUMNER advocated the of the claim as.a means of securing payment of the can clams he Peruvian government. Mr. Epwak (58P.) of Vt, he belleved the claim to bean unadulterated fraud, that it wonld not bear investiga- tion, aud that the claimant had already been paid four tines over. Discussion arising the bill went over under the rule, At ten minutes to five o'clock the Senate adjourned, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WASHINGTON, May 2, 1870, BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED. By Wan, (rep.) of N. ¥.--In relation to bounties and ad- ditional bounties. By Mr. WHEELRR, (rep.) of N. ¥.—To incorporate the Loan and Trust Company of tbo United States, By Mr. Cox, (dem.) of N.¥.—To remove all legal and po- litiea! disabilities, By Mr. O'NIELL, (rep.) of Pa.—To authorize the appoint- ment of Shipping Co mmisstoners by United States judges to superintend the shipping and discharge of seamen in the Mie Mr Stone, (dem.) of Md.—T Tat t Ir. STONE, (dem.) of .—To re; ie AD] is or wrile of error from the ‘Supreme Court sf the District of Columbia to the Sapreme Court of the United 81 By Mr. SURLDON, (rep.) of La.—To extend t! of the act of tae 27th of July, 1868, allowing the Unite to prosecute ap; r ‘ fons tatew peals and writs of error. ee STEVENSON, (rep.) of Obio—To authorize citizens of the Untied States to accept diploinotic service from for- ni eign governmenta, jy Mr. VAN TRUMP, (dem,) of Ohio—Reeiting that the government hes had to Ray, 184,847,540 interest oa the bonds Of the Pacific Railroad Companies, which those companies should have paid, and that the government has also paid thoxe companies $1,994,074 for transportation of troops and freight, and directing the Secretary of the Treasury to retain hereafter ail moneys that may be due by the government to such companies as indemnity for the Interest on the railroad bonds pald by the government, By Mr. MORGAN, (dem.) of Ohio— fo repeal the sixth section of the act of July 27, 1 iy plications for pensions to # period of origi of the cause for pension. fy Mr. AXTELL, (dem.) Cal.—To relinguiah interest of the United States in certain lands to San Francisco,also for relie! of J. Ross Browne, late Commissioner to Chin ~-Declaring the intention \d, and in allowing entry of i reine Mexican lan Fan “i Ce, ee epost the Pacific Cable Company, and to facilitate tele; ic coms munication between California and Chi eich iy Mr, WILKINKON (rep.) of Minn. To Incorporate the Warhingion Transatlantic Company, and] to facilitate telo- graphic communication betweon America andtEurope. By Mr. TAFER, (rep.) of Ncb.—A joint resolution of the Nebraska Legislature in reference to postal telegraph, PENSION FOR MRS. LINCOLN, Mr. Dickey, (rep.) of Pa., lutroduced a bill directing the Secretary of the Interlorto place the name of Mary Linco!n widow of Abraham Lincoln, late President of the Uni States, on the pension roll, and to allow and pay her a pen- sion ab the rate of $3,000 per annum from and after the pas- taro of the act. “Unter the operation of the previous ques. tion the bill was passed—yean 72 ; nays 51. RESOLUTIONS OF¥FRED, Mr. MorRELL, (rep.) of Pa., offered a resolution for the payment to J. H. Sypher of one year’s compensation as a resentative, in full of all expenses in prosecuting his bi it to # seat in the House. the Honse refused to second the nestion—65 to 67, and the resolution was referre: Jommuittee on Elections. Mr, Moogx. (rep.)of N. J., offered s similar resolntion to pay #4,000 to Frank Morey, for expe im contesting the election ip the Fifth Congressional dutrict of Louisiana. Same reference. By Mr. tun, (aem.) of N. J-~ Requesting the President to intercede with ‘the “British or Canadian authorities for the pardon of John Gallagher, of New Jersey; captured with the Fenians and sentenced to twenty years! imprisonment, jopted, ‘hy Mr. CALKIN, (dem.) of N. Y.—Declaring it to be the senitment of the American poopie that immediate reparation should be made by the government of Great Britain for the destruction of vessels belonging to citizens of the United Staton by the plratical steamer Aiabamiand other steamers Of like character, and requesting the President to press the Alubama claims to an immediate settlement, so that cliizens may be promptly remunerated for their losses and the na- tional honor maintained, ‘The House refused to second the voie of 40 to 78, and, on motion of Mr. BANKS, the resdlu- tion was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affai ‘DRCORATING KOLDIFRS’ GRAVES, CHENOK, (rep.) of Ohio, {ntroducéd a joint resotation vious to the revious question by a declaring that as tho 80th of May was the day appointed and accustomed to be used for the decoration of the of the soldiers who died in war in defence of the aint rebellion, a public holi ch by the people of the United n. SOLDIERS’ BOUNTY. Mr. Nipiaok, (dem.) of Ind., inproduced a joint resolu- tion for the payment of bounty to ail soldiers who were mustered into the service under the President's proclama- tton of the 8d of May, 1sél. Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, ‘THE TARIFF BILE, The House then, at half-past one, went into Committee of the Whole on the Tariff bill, Mr. Wheeler in the chair. The pending paragraph was that as to the telegraph cables. Tt was amended #018 to read:—On all fusnlated telegraphic or electric cables for submarine purposes, and on all tele- araphte wire, forty per cent ad valorem. The next Daragraph was that taxing hair pins made from wire Bity per cent ad 5 Mr. BROOKE, (dem.) of N. ¥., moved to reduce the duty to the pragent rate, thirty.five per cent. Rejected. Mr. HOAR, (rep. of Mass., moved to insert the following: On machine’ card clothing and hand cards, whether of iro steel or brass wire stuck in leather, cloth,’ rubber or paper, or however manufactured, fifty per cent ad valorem. ‘After explanation and discussion the question was taken by tellers, but a quorum not voting, the Chairman caused the ruli to;be called and reported the names of the absentees to tise ‘Souse; 158 members answered to their names. The coum! was again taken and the amendment wae agreed to by 82. ‘Tho sueceeding paragraph was, on motion of Mr. SCHRNOK, amended 60 sa to read “on fron, of any mze or description not otherwise provided for, one cent per pound,” dc. Thy next paragraph, referring to chains, was, on motion of Mr. SOHRNOK, struck ont, ‘The next paragraph was, on motion of Mr, @oHRNCK, amended #0 as to read, “on wrought ron ‘washers, ni be forever observ Passed withor boitear rivets wholly oF Partially finished, of all dexcrip- Hon, punche Or unpunched, two and a’ hulf cents per Mr, SOMENOK Moved to fnsert an additional paregraph, an follows :—‘-On wrought iron hinges, weighing not leas than two pounds to the dozen paira, twenty-five per cent ad vaio- rem, in addition to the present dut Agreed to. ee next meee that imposing ‘a duty of three m pee pound On wro iron, welded pipes, tubes and flue Mr. BROOKS, of New York, moved to reduce the duty to fevo ana a half cents per pound, and argued that that ‘duty over sixty-seven dollars a ton was certain; tection for the four establishments engaxed 10 ture. In reply to a question by Mr. would be a0 i neta daty of from 15 per cent—an enormous Ly imposed on water » "The amenament was rejected. Lael sla ie nest ee eshte Geiecne ae a daty of two and a baif cents par ho Howe tu ‘and on irou ein plates galvanized, dc. elma M.. SCHRNOK noved to amend the paragraph by making itread, “on iron oF tin plates galvanized, or on trun coate ‘with zine, or any ot'er metal 239 cents per pound.” Mr. ALLISON, (rep, } Of Lowa, moved to wwii Tagraph, Adopted, ‘sudicient pro- caer er ree Ir said that it ote i next taxing horse and mule shoes two cents Petey caren aan a paragraph Imposiig » duty 0 ews tron otherwise jor, and ‘on screws of any Sfaar metal tan iron of forty per ceat a / valoren. Mr. of ex moved 4 to twenty per eer aea was probinhary = ihe Manulgrecsed as far as pase ‘eighteen of the Dil, w eaeat half-past Sve, adjourned until to-mor- o'clock, THE RICHMOND DISASTER. Special Meeting of the Chamber of Com- merce—Speeches aud Resolutions of Con- @olence and Appointment of a Committee to Receive Subscriptions. ‘The call for a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at one P. M. yesterday to take some action relative to the late Richmond disaster did not meet ‘with a very hearty response tu, numbers, but the ac- tion taken was prompt, apd measures were set on foot to raise pecuniary aid:for the widows and chil- dren of the victims, which are very sure to elicit gen- erous subscriptions not OBly from all the members ofthe Chamber, bat from our citizens generally, whose co-operative assistamce in the matter it was Tesolved to solicit. Mr. GEORGE OPDYKE took the chair, tn the absence of the President, and, calling the meeting to order, explained its object in a brief and sympathetic speech, most fitting to the oceasion, Such a disaster, at- tende with such fatal and melancholy resulta, could not: fail to excite the warmest sympatmes of the people, and these sympathies would speedily find e jon in tangible assistance to tts surviving Sniferers. Jt was his pleasure as a delegate of the Chamber to attend the recent meeting of the Board of Trade in Richmond, where they were treated with the. most marked courtesy and unbounded liber- ality. The sessions of"tie Board were held in the same butiding, andtore nature and extent of the disaster were all the more vividly presented to him, He hoped that their liberality and that of the public would got only be commensurate wiih the liberality of the people of Richmond, but such as the present painful calamity plainly re \uired at their hands, Mr. A.A. Low otfered the following resolutions:— Resolved, That the members of this Chamber have r With the most painful emotion such details as have been pub- Ushed of the recent calamity in the-city of Richmond—a ealaunty which has desolated the hearts and homes of hun- dreds of people and covered. the whole community with the garments of mourning; and thut this event offers a fitting oc- asion for this Chamber, and for our tellow citizens gener- siiy, to muaaifest, by word and by deed, thelr sympathy for ‘ © ai ected. Resolved, That the death of more than sixty men of ma- jure years and the disabling of two hundred athers, by the falling in of the Capitol at Richmond, will not only bring sorrow and suffering to the widows and children of the de- cl and the families of those who are temporarily de- prived of their natural protectors, but will necessarily reduce a large number of persons to a’ condition of want and de- pendence; and feeling how seriously this preasure must fall upon a community that has had so much to endure in years past, this Chamber would express the hore that the aid which comes tothem will be cheerfully aud generously answered. That a committees be appointed to receive sub- scriptions, and that a copy of the foregoing be went to the Mayor of Richmond. Succeeding the reading of the resolutions Mr. Low moved their adoption in @ few remarks, and was followed by Mr. S. B. Chittenden, who seconded the motion in a speech warmly eulogistic of the people of Richmond, aud setting forth the terrible results of the late disaster, and how strongly it appealed to thelr eympathry and aid, After a brief speech from General Wetmore the resolutions were adopted and the following gentie- men appointed to receive subscriptions:—W tiliam E. e, 3. B. Chittenden, A, A. Low, ©. Marshall, J. 8. T. Stranahan, H. W. Tappen, H. 8. Claflin, E. 8. Jaffray, 8. H. Lathrop, F. A, Conkling. J, J. Cisco, George P. Ward, M. O. Roberts aud Henry Ciews. ‘On motion the name of une chairman was added to the committce, sud te meeting thereupon ad- journed. Appeal for Ald for the Richmond Safferers. jw YORK, May 2, 1870, To raz Epiton oF THE HeRalp:— Tam certain that if the generous-hearted people of New York appreciated the full extent of suffering consequent upon the terrible calamity at Richmond, Va., they would contribute liberally to alleviate it. families dependent upon them for support. created. A mourning. Polltical differences have sunk to help the unfortunate victims and their families. pret through you to the people of New York for aid for these sufferers, It is imperatively needed. Committees pf the most responsible citizens of Rich- mond are eh Fer to properly distribute all funds sent them, I know such an appeal has never been made in vain to the people of this city, and it has never been made ina more deserving and needful case. Lam sure generous New Yorkers will take this opportunity of showing the Kind and fraternal feeling towards the South which has been newly aroused by this inscrutable dispensation, JAMES M. PLATT, Jr., Member of Congress, Second district of Virginia, THE LONG ISLAND MYSTERY. Nostrand Supposed to Have Committed Sui- cide—All the Facts. The article published in the HERA’ D yesterday relative to the horrible death of David Nostrand, of Jericho, Long, Island, created the most profound consternation, a8 the subject of the article was a more widely know and universally respected. During the day there lingered about the premises small groups of people, all expressing sorrow for jus untimely end and sympathy for his family, The house in which he lived is of ancient structure though lately rebuilt to keep pace with modern im- provements, It is situated on a high mound, over- looking two beautiful ponds where fourish gold and silver fishes, To the rear of the house is located the farm und pastures, comprising 140 acres, all being under culiivation. To the southwest of the house is located the barns aud outbuildings, they being surro unded by the ponds above referred to into one of which flows the refuse of the stables, In the most southerly of these occurred the frightfui tragedy. The barns are all connected, and this one was partly filed with hay; from the window of which the cattle are fed. ‘To ascend the mow it was necessary to pass through moat of the adjoining buildings, and then squeeze the body through a small hole, It was into this appartmeni that Nostrand’s little son ob- served him trying to get, when he grew furious and scolded the little fellow for following him, It was customary for the boy to follow him about, as they worked together and were seldom apurt, This was on Friday and on Saturday at noon he was found to_be missing. Early in the morning he gave orders to the men to go to their work in the fleids, and sent his son to altend an auction at Hicksville, much against the little fellow’s will. He was seen about the premises at about eight o'clock, and when in the house looked so wild that he frightened his wife. He went out, but when dinner time arrived he did not return, aud the household bezan to fear for hts safety. All were in search of him, but he could not be found. A line was missing from the harness in the barn, and this caused the dirst suspicion. On going into his room one of his two razors was goce, and Jhen occurred suspicion number two. Search was made for him in every direetion, but without avail, when a Mr, Seaman took upa fork and opened a window of the hayloft, when the mystery was revealed; for there, suspended from a beam by the neck, witn his clothes covered with bloed, was exposed to view the iifeless boay of the unfortunate man. ‘The poor wife went into fits at beholding It, as did also the litue boy, while those around shuddered with horror, It was not known that he had cut his throat until cut down, whien the head became reversed. A part of the rope was cut, and his long whiskers was divided, one-nalf rematuing on the chin and the other balf made fast to the lower portion of the neck by the rope. The body was left in the barn until it had been reviewed by the Coroner. Upon # beam running north and south was found a vial anda half bottle of opium labelled “Castor oil,” about one-third of it having been used. It is thought that he attempted self-destruction in this way: but no testimony can be had on this point. An analysis of the contents of the bottle proved that it was too weak to be effective. He was a man of medium height, stout build and neaithy complexion. He was forty-five years of age, and had been mar- ried eighteen years. He leaves a wile and three children. Justice Franklin, of Oyster bay, held the Inquest in the absence of the Coroner. The jury reviewed the corpse and the premises, and finally returned @ ver- dict of death by violence at his own hands. The wvody was placed on ice and the wounds sewea up, The funeral wilt take place to-day, and will be largely attended, as he wae the leading man in his husive town. BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR. The following bills were approved by Governor Hoffman on Saturday, and are now on file Inthe ofmice of the Secretary of State:— ‘To establish a police force in Troy: Releasiang estate to Nelson Dusort, Dividing wards in the city of Troy. Incorporatagg New Berlin, To provide for payment of certificates to soldiers of the war of 1812, Nearly 200 men were killed and disabled by this horrid accident, @ majority of them poor men, with The community, ngt yet recovered from the ruin and devastation of war, is poorly prepared to minister to so much want, suddenly and unexpectedly wity of 60,000 persons is shrouded in nothingness before this awful dispensation, and, without distinction of party, all classes are laboring D THE COURTS. The Sheridan Murder Case—Important to Mer- chants and Ship Ownere—Sentences in the Court of General Sessions. ‘The Shoridan Murder Case Set Down for Trial. Before Judge Barnard. The People vs. Thomas Shervtan,—In this case the prisoner is indicted for the wilful murder of his wife by shooting, On the application of Edwin James and Josian Fletcher, counsel for the accused, and the District Attorney consenting, the Court set down the case for trial on Monday, the 23a instant, at 10 o'clock. SUPREME COURT—SENERAL, TERM Impertant to Merchants aad Ship Owners What Constitutes « Delivery ef Ocean Borne Goods, Before Judges Ingraham, Barnard and Brady. Redmond vs. The Liverpool and Philadetphia Steamship Company.—in this case it appears a case of goods being broughc by one of the defendant's steamers from Europe had been subsequently lost. It was proved, however, that it nad been de- livered over the vessel's side and received by the Custom Oficers in chat and checked by them, ‘The general rale 1s weil settied that a delivery on the wharf at @ proper time, without notice discharges the jer of water borne goods, sey vs. New Haven Railroad Co., 53 Barb, 207.) Mr. Justice Brady 4s of the opinion that this case is un exception to the Tule because he considers the case of goods im controversy was discharged in the night time, cannot tind that the referee finds any such fact specifically. 1 think also, if he had so found, it would have been against the clear weight of the testimony, which, according to my understand. ing of git, shows the delivery to have been in the daytime. Besides, tue case in question con- tained dutiable goods, which were mot paid of necessity under the United States statutes and Treasury regulations im eviden ‘The Custom House officers were the only persons authorized to recelye such goods on the wharf, ‘There is no dis- pute but that they did receive this case, wh r unladen in the day or night Ume, and with its re by them, in my opinion, the liability of the de: ants terminated. J think the judgment shout reversed and a new trial ordered, with costs, SUPERIOR COURT—TRIAL TERM—PART I. A Physician’s Horse on “Livery.” Before Judge Jones and a jury. Edivin M, Kellogg vs. John and Francis MeNicol.— The plaintiff im this case ts a physician and boarded his horse at the plaimtii’s livery stables, in East Twellth street, near University pees upward .o! three years. He now alleges at the defendants, without his knowledge or con- sent, used and abused his anmmal by hiring him out to thelr customers as 4 livery stable horse, and brings sult to recover $1,500 damages. The defend- ants deny the using of the horse without plaintiffs knowledge, and set upacounter claim of thirty- seven dollars for board, which counter claim plain- tit repudiates. Veruict for plaintifl thirteen dollars. COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS, Before Judge Gunning 8&8 Bedford. The May term of this court commenced yesterday, City Judge Bedford presiding. As there was a grand jury summoned in the Oyer and Terminer, those grand jurors who answered vo their names in this court were discharged tll next-Monday. ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGRER—ONE OF THE ROBBERS SENT TO THE STATE PRISON FOR FIVE YEARS. ‘The only case tried by the jury was an indictment for robbery agaiost Henry Johnson and John Brown, the former having demanded @ separate trial. The complainant, Jonn Riley, testified that on the 10th of April he went into a concert saloon in Chatham street, and after drinking with a girl agreed ta ac- pamneny her to Rose street; that he was follows by the defendants, and When as- cendiny the stoop of the house he was knocked down b, Brown and his heart nearly kicked out of him by Johnson, and during the assault $250 was taken from him. Oficer Biedieen was attracted to the spot by the noise, and Riley say, **Give me my money and let me go.” Mr. Howe, who defended Johnson, called ‘@ number of witnesses, some of whom Were ‘ pretty waiter girls,’ to contradict the statement made by the complainant. MR. FELLOWS SUMMED UP FOR THE PEOPLE. After a clear and impartial charge by Judge Bed- ford, the jury retired and brought in a verdict of uilty, coupled with a recommendation to mercy. His Honor respected the suggestion of the jury aud sentenced Johuson to five years’ imprisonment in the State Prison. SIX CHARGES OF GRAND LARCENY—SKNT TO STATE PRISON. Richard Burns, against whom Mr, Tweed said he had four indictments for grand larceny and two for the minor offence, pleaded guilty to one of the charges. On the 14th of December, 1869, Burns stole ninety-one dollars worth of clothing, the property of Jonn Byrne. His Honor said he was informed that Barns had just come from serving four months on the Island, aud he would send him four years to the State Prison. ‘Lhe following is the calendar for to-day :-- The People vs. Willian BH. Sexion and Jolin B Fox, forgery ; same vs. Arthur O'Keefe, felonious assault and battery; same vs. James Kelly, do. ; same vs. Peter Woous, do. ; same va. Fran man, do. ; same vs. Johh Borns, Charles Winch and John Ellis, grand larceny; same vs. John Elis, do. ; same vs. Davis aud Henry Martin, do. ; same vs. John Reinhardt, do. ; same vs. James Conway and Frank Shaler, do, ; same vs. Bernard Moses, do. ; same vs. Adolyfh Marks, do, COURT CALENDARS—THIS DAY. SUPREME COURT—SPECIAL TeERM—Held by Judge Ingraham. Court opens at half-past ten A.M. De murrers 8, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 243. Law and fact Nos. 187, 82, 34, 35, 36, 38, 3¥, 40, 41, 42, 45, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 61. No causes will be setdown during the term. SUPREME CounT—CHAMBERS—Held by Judge Car- dozo. Calendar called at twelve M. 19, 38, 61, Surerion Courr—TrRiAL TERM—Part I—Before Judge Jones, 599, 1,663, 1,725, 1,729, 1,693, 1,731, 1,436, 1,828, 1,827, 1,833, 1,835, 1,837, 1,83¥, 1,841, 1,846, Part [l—Adjourned to May 9. COMMON PLEAS TRIAL TERM.—Parts 1 and 2 adjourned to Monday, 9th inst. ARINE COURT TRIAL TERM.—Part 1, before Judge Groas.—Nos. 622, 722, 728, 892, 997, 1,003 1,010, 1,015, 1,016, 1,024, 1,051, 1,123,’ 1,177, 1,056, 1,23 Part 2—Nos. 870, 1,002, 294, 759, 1,117 1,033, 983, 934, 1,201, 1,021, 1,022, 1,163, 1,081, 1,085 1,086. THE Appointments by the Mayor Under the New Dispensation—Justice Dowling Restored to His Sphere of Uscfulnesw—Justice Shandley to be His Associate. The lovers of law and order who witnessed with regret the legislative trickery against that terror of evil doers—Justice Dowling—will be pleased to learn that, jn accordance with the power conferred upon him, Mayor Hall has reinstated that indomitable and independent defender and expounder of law ana justice to the position which he filled so creditably previous to the late “cruel war’ of the factions. In this connection Mayor Hall has issued the fol- ee. pronunctameuto, which fully explains self: — ‘The Mayor has been directed by section forty-nine of chap- ter 368 of the laws of 1870 to designate two Police Justices to hold the Court of Special Sexsions—thus pursuing ® usage in Our muntetpal history similar to. that which some yours aso existed when other magiatrates were also locally designated to that court. There seems to be an imperative public duiy Dowling He ts bas entered upon his third Prior to that he was a vigilant, discrimin ting and zeaions captain of polloe. His experience twenty years paat is In every way ry to the pea order of the city, to whore crimina: classes he bas long materror, Next to Justice Dowling in point of experi: ence seems 10 come Justice Shandiey, who has already served a full Tolice Justice, But prior to that many years connected prominentiy with one our city courts, in the capacit In that post of duty he bad daily intercourse wit jndges, iawyers and litigants. Hiv courage, Independance and fidelity to duty were fully dem wed on many em- phatic occasions to the undersigned when he had the honor, an District Attorney, to co-operate witn Justice Shandiey: Under these convictions they are designated in the more ap- propriate form aubjoined. A. OAKEY HALL, Mayor, Mayor's Orrion, Crry Hatt} May 2, 1870. SESSIONS. ge City of New York, s4.:- Be tt remembered that on this 24 day of May, A. D. 1870, pursuant to the provisions and man- date of section 49, of chapter Y83 of the laws of 187 0 design ate as the two Police Juatices of the city of New York, who shall hereafter hold the Court of Special etajong the in and for the city aud county of New York (ax c in anid section hereatter be held ) for the Seeand Pole ward J. Shandley, P ded = said court = shail » Police Justice elected ~ :. bio Potice in witness, iny ban d in the year aforesaid, if ral sae A. OAKEY HALL, Mayor of the City of New York, "alice Ji diclal District of said city. ‘on the day ANOTHER JERSLY RAILROAD OUTRAGE, The Conductor and Baggage Arrested. Considerable excitement was occasioned yester- day afternoon at the Morris and Essex Railroad depot in Newark, in consequence of the ejectment of @ passenger srom the Montclair tra, which left New York at ten minutes of fourP. M. The pas- senger, who is said to be a Mr. Cory, formerly an officer of the road wes provided with a commn- tera rakes, n, however, expired on the 4.00Uy of Apri, and declined paying fare or Master off, 40 the conductor, with the assistance master, on thea rrival of the ewurl Sony ceases Bik plage ‘at consalt eo vised him not to pay, but suder himself to be ejected. ‘The tuato, after yh of sbous five minutes, went through, but on the return wip at Bloomfeld the conductor and baggage master were arrested on charges of assault, preferred by Cory. They were promptly bailed. NEW YORK CITY. Local and Police Paragraphs and Miuor Items of Metropolitan News. The follow ing record Will show the changes 1n the temperature of the weather for the past wwenty-four hours 19 comparison with the corresponding day of last year, as indicatea by the thermometer at Hud- nut’s pharmacy, HERALD Building, Broadway, ¢o tr her of Ann street:— Average yesterday wees O19 Average temperate for corresponding date The Fire Commissioners hetd an executive session yesterday. Tho business transacted was not made puble. i bapacia ‘The Board of Aldermen met yesterday afternoon, bnt, without transacting any business, adjourned until Thursday. ‘The ship Hudson, Captain Pratt, which arrived at this port yesterday from London, brings the exten- sive Van Amburg menagerie, und also thirty Alder- ney cows and six calves, Abraham Cohen, of 164 Madison street, fell down stairs, in bis store, 167 Water street, on Sunday» morning, aud sustained serious injuries. He was yesterday morning removed to his resideace, It is ramored that Comptroller Connolly wit waive the right conferred upon him to appoimt an extra Tax Commissioner. As the provision is permissive, not mandatory, no appointinent will be male, at Jeast for the present, A fire broke out yesterday morning in the two story brick house in 130th street, near Sixth avenue, owned by G. W. Loas, of 70 Fulton street, and occu- pled by William Bidgdou, damaging the bulldog pouu and the furuiture 3500, A complimentary concert will be given to Misi Alide Topp, the celebrated pianist, at the Union League Club theatre this evening. It will be her last appearance before the American public. The Mendelssohn Giee Cinv, Miss Adelaide Pitliips, Mrs. Imogene Brown, Levey and Vou Inten will assist. ‘The subscription raised in this city by Messrs, A. T. Stewart and Moses H. Grinnell, amounting to $52,000, for the benefit of the family of the late Sec- retary of War, Edwin M. Stanton, was deposited yesterday with the New York Trust Company, the company agreeing to uct as the trustees of the fund. City Chamberlain Bradley, following tn the foot- steps of lils illustrious predecessor, has returned to the city treasury as the amount accruing for bop b sin his possession, during the ata 6.354" ranking, bry all, some $216,000 returned since the Commencement of that course by Mr, Sweeny. At the annual meeting of Live Oak Exempt Asso- ciation, No. 44, held at their rooms, No. 9 avenue D, last evening, the foliowing officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, William M. Oakley; Vice President, Patrick McGowan; Secretary, soha S. Miller; Treasurer, Wultain Elliott, Jr.; Trusvecs, Peter Maloney, George A. Moore ahd Frank Mar- tines. ‘The body of an unknown woman, about forty years of age, and five feet in height, was found floating in the dock foot of Seventeenth street, East river, yet terday. The remains were removed to the Morgue and Coroner Keenan notified to hold an inquest. De, ceased had dark brown hair aud wore @ merino dreas, white skirt, gray kuit stockings and laced boots. ‘The Sisters of the Stranger nold their annual meet- ing this (Tuesday) afternoon, at three o’clock, 1m room 45 Bible House. The entrance is on Astor place, next to the Post Office. This society has for Re object the relief of all strangers withoat regard ta creed or nationality. It is composed of ladies be- longing to various churches iu New York. All who take an interest in this good work are invited to atiend, Yesterday afternoon Coroner Schirmer receivea @ communication from Dr. Morris, of vhe Healthy Board, setting forth, on the information of Mr. Charles Hotchkiss, of the St. James Hotel, that @ person had died suddenty tn that hotel on Saturday ast The name of deceased, cause of death, nor any of the pardculars connected with the matwr were furnished the Corouer, An investigation will be had. { Dr. Morris, the new Sanitary Inspector of the Board of Health, has been installed in oMce, and for a few days has devoted much time to arranging for @ vigorous Ce ee upon fat melters, relapsing jever und cholera. Tie fat melters are running thei establishments tu opea defiance of the law, and in consequence the stench on the west side, between ‘Thirtleth and Forty-fith streets, 18 so bad that hun- dreds of families have been forced to move elsée where, At a meeting of the Board of Police, held yester- day, Christopher Kiersted, late Police Surgeon, who was on Friday dismissed for improper treatment of atrolman Dowling, asked to have his case reopened. le claims that he has been a practising physician. and surgeon jor twenty-five years, and can prove that his treatment of Dowling was proper. The Board referred the application to the Board of Surgeons. ‘The resignation of Sergeant James 8. Mathew, of the Forty-first precinct, was received and accepted by the old Board. ‘rhe resignation of Deputy Naval OMcer Cornell 8. Franklin, on account of il health, terminates on the: partof that gentleman an official career of some thirty years. Mr. Franklin was appointed to a clerk- ship in the Naval Office in 1841, under President Harrison. He was made a deputy naval oficer in 1849; was Naval Officer from the period of Mr. Hone’s* death until the appointment of his successor; actin naval oMcer from the deat of Mr. M. F. Odell until the appointment of the present Incumbent, General Merritt, by whom he was appointed @ deputy. Avery flattering minute, but one that it was deemed was well merited, was yesterday adopted by: the Preachers’ Meeting in relation tothe death of Bishop Thompson, of the Methodist Episcopal; Church, The Rev. Drs. Harris and Roche, who had known him long and intimately, presented the paper, which was discussed by Messra.! Taylor, Woodrutf, Curry and others. By some it waa ceemed too adulatory and fulsome, but by othere the contrary. It represented him as the greates@ man the Methodist Cnurch has had, and one of ita sublimest{thinkers and one ofthe brightest Korg oe | of Christianity. It was deemed by Dr. Curry thal an invidious distinction had been made betwee! Bishops Thompson and Kin; ley, and to the noteod of tie. Jatter‘ wig an oye fay more fo Methodisi than ha x. Thom, % a paper was adopted and _ orde to, printed jiu the Church journals. A commit will present a similar paper in regard to Bisho Kingsley’s death next week, The presiding elders of the New York and Brooklyn districts wera appointed a committee to arrange the detaila of tl religious services to be observed next Friday wee! as a day of fasting and prayer throughout the ‘Ne York and New York East Conferences as, recom< mended by those bodies in their late sessions, BROOKLYN CITY NEWS. Mr. Joun Linskey was appointed Commissioner of Jurors yesterday, in place of Nelson Shorman, son. No important steps have been taken as yet by tho Excise Commissioners. They are to meet in the oMce of the Supertutendent of Buildings until they can procure @ more suitable place. Yesterday the veatiftie of the City Hall was crowded with politicians, who were making every effert to secure positions under the new Board of Police Commissioners. As the Mayor was tl aud Un able to appear, Do appointments were made. James Worth was assaulted while passing through. Water street on Sunday night, and it is feared that, the blow from his assailant fractured his skull. His, assailant was chased for some distance by OMmicer Campbell, of the Forty-second precinct, but he made his escape, The Board of Aldermen met yesterday afternoon, Alderman Bergen in the chalr. It was reported that $7,888,000 had been expended in the constraction of water works, t hue from which will soon the works supporting. The President of Roard of Aldermen was authorized to appoint seven members Lo Act as a board of health,