The New York Herald Newspaper, September 24, 1871, Page 3

THE RING ROW. Unwonted Quietude in Every Department. A HEAVY FIRE SMOULDERING. Rich Developments Momenta- rily Expected. THE SUPERVISORS’ MEETING TO-MORROW. After the fitful fever of Friday there was an unusual Tull in the excitement. There were, of course, no demonstrations on Friday except such as occurred 4m the Tombs Court, bat around the City Mall and Court House there was an almost painful duincss, This was, if anything, worse during yesteraay. The oMices in ail the departments seemed to be deserted. ‘The clerks who were not actually needed were away enjoying the beautiful Indian summer, and those ‘who were present seemed to be doing nothing but envyiog, in their own minds. those who were absent, The basement of the Court House seemed to be deserted by even the innumerable deputy sheriffs and the watchmen waiting for a chance to get some unfortunate debtor’s property to care for. ‘The halls and corridors in the upper part of the house were still more completely deserted. Now and then a solitary reporter or some fresh visitor would suddenly appear im the grand Totunda, and, as if overawed by the deathlike still- ess which surrounded him, would steal on tiptoe ‘across the hall and peer through the break in the Blass panel of the county bureau. The place geo. ed like A GRAND TOMB. Certainly there is buried in it many thousands of the people’s dollars; and in this regard it really is a tomb, But, despite the pervading quietude, tnere ‘was, at least, one individual who was busy the entire day. He satin his private room ensconced Debind @ table, on which were piled books and papers in most glorious confusion. . AT THE MAYOR'S OFFICE ‘Mr. Hall remained all day, e xpecting the falfillment of a rumor that ne was to be arrested on a warrant issued at the instigation of the Committee of Seventy. He seemed to be somewhat anxious, but nevertheless cool and rather jocose in his manner ‘and speech. The rout.ne business of his office was going on as usual, but there was less of that evén than at most umes, What foundation there was for the rumor could not be ascertained, and up toa late hour the expecied arrest had not been made. AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS the “Boss” was in attendance from early morning ll late in the afternoon. He looked very fresh and ‘Tather pleased after the demonstration in his lavor on the night previous. There was a ramor afloat to ‘the effect that the committee had procured a war- rant for his arrest. He seemed to be totally inno- cent or ignorant or indiferent of or to the exist- ence of any such rumor, and was engaged in lanning the campaign for the Senatorial struggle In the lower wards, AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS there was the everyday appearance of routine being &ransacted, and it was understood that tne Deputy Comptrolier had notified tue department of the fact that he had succeeded in making arrangements to secure noney enough to meet the requisition from the depariment. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS are to meet to-morrow at one clock, and the ac- ton to be taken by them will have a most 1mport- But bearing on the progress of events. Should the Aboard accede to the request of the Joint Committee there may be gnashing of teeth in some high uaarters, The committee wili have power w send for persons and papers, and may, if they feel 80 dis- posed, institute a regular STAR CHAMBER INVESTIGATION, As the worthy City Fathers have had but little to Say in the management of affairs since they were installed, and have consequently enjoyed but few And very small, if auy “takes? at all, they may seize the opportunity to worry the heavy weights ‘who have been using them as so many machines wines. she new ohare bac —" in cocci. Ibis rl ¥. BUppoRe at the jupervisors ci a te their. wers to y. the Committee of Beventy.. The comaiittec asking for the supervisory powers the sub-committee of the Board of Supervisors. To avis committee the Board may delegate any of its powers and confer upon the chairman all the guthority vested in the President of the ‘Board subpoena any witnesses that may be needed and order the production of ‘any books, papers or vouchers that may be avail- able in furthering the work before the committce. Bome interesting developments may be made if tne Board should agree to grant the request of the Sub- Committee. On this, however, there may be’ a division, and it is more than probable that the guestion will be voted down. THANKS FROM THE TOILERS. The following notice was received yesterday at the Department of Parks:— ‘The workingmen of the City Hall and Rattery Parks return \their sincere thanks to Mr. Peter B. Sweeny for the noble ‘act of kindess he has performed in supplying, fuads for pay- ing off the workingmen of the diferent parks. We ray that, dy this. act of kindness, Mr. Sweeny deserves the coniicence and sup port of the working class, and, should ap opportunity present itself in the future we wiil eadeavor to reciprocate, Bigned in bebalf of the work:ne men, THOMAS ROBINSON, Gardener. JOUN ARNOLDS, Gabg. TUE COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY. The City and State To Be Redeemed from “Ring” Rule. Address to the People of the State. The Causes and Growth of Official Corruption— Danger to the Cities of the Interior— Every Man to the Rescue, THE JOINT COMMITTEES AT WORK The Committee of Seventy, or, as they are pleased to call themselves the Executive Committee of Uitt- gens and Taxpayers of New York, met yesterday in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce, corner of ‘William and Cedar streets, Mr, Stebbins presided, nd about one-third of the committee only were present, The session was a long and somewhat stormy one, and after the pricking which the com- mittee have received from the press for their slow ‘movements they took a stride in adwance yesterday, ‘but the reai nature of that stride is tor the present secret, As the several sub-committees made their yeports and laid before the general body the anformation they had obtained a lively de- Mbate occurred upon each. Important informa- tion regarding frauas and impositions in the Department for the Survey and Inspection of Buildings was laid before the committee, and a sub-committee consisting of Messrs. Jackson 8, Behultz, Isaac H. Bailey and William Fleece was appotnted to co-operate with the Law Committe, and With individuals who have been herein aggrieved Bnd may desire to prosecute the criminals. Besides there were other specific and important acts laid before the committee, by wi.cn at least TWO PROMINENT POLITICIANS and officials are greatly compromised; and though no immediate steps for their arrest was taken a Committee has the subject matter in hand, with power to act at the proper moment, and it 1s believed that within the next week or ten days the commu- ity will be startled by the arrest of those persons as greatly as it was by the granting of the injunc- tion or the appointment of Andrew H. Green to the Deputy Comptrollership. Were the committce to Confine themselves merely to the frauds in the Fi- Mance Department of the city thelr work would be Comparatively light and easy: but, as we stated in the HeRaxp yesterday, they propose to effect a per- Manent organization and to exercise supervisory powers over every department of the city and county government, legislative, executive and judl- lal, And with tois purpose before them the follow- Ing sub-committee on Legislation was yegterday appointed, namely:—Messrs, Solomon, J. Emmett, G. C. Barrett, H. M. Beers, — Sherman, S. B. Rug- sles, R. B, Roosevelt, Simon Stern, John A. Dix and Ed, Plervont; and, ex officio, Messrs. H. G. Sted- bins, W. F. Havemeyer and Rosweii D. Hatch, Tue following addreas to the citizens of New ork, prepared by # special committee of which Ma- NEW YURK HERALD. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1871.—TRIPLE SHEET. jor Bandy was chairman, was also read and dis- cussed and after some slight modifications was adopted: — APPEAL 30 THE FROTLS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORE, On the 4th of this month the people of the city of New York assembled at Cooper Institute to give expression to the al- most uviversal indignation that growing daily inst corrupt municipal oflicials, As this expres. sion waa denberate and not spasmodic, it was not completed by the proceedings of the most earnest and enthusiastic necting held in this eity since 1861, ; Our best citizens, of both parties, felt. that the hour bad come when all lawful means must be used to redeem the city from plunderera and to re- store her drooping credit. Asthe most effectual method of carrying out their purpose a Committee of Seventy was ap- poiuted, which now, as part of its work, addresses the people of this state, and upon them to'do their share toward effecting @ thorough and complete reform. What we have done bere is known through the public ess, What may and should be done elsewhere we propose oy and fri Partisan movement we mustaay hat from the time of or appointment tothe sent thi cominittee resented the sentiment of the meeting whieh called it into being. Some of the members of this committee have been known by reputation to every intelligent voter of this State for many years, and their words will not be doubted when they say— ‘an do all tbe commfttee--that they have in all their dehbera- tions faithfully represented the non-partisan spirit of the great body of citizens who couterred oo them the hign honor of Not word tercourse that co! serring es eee spokesmen and agents. in ultered yafide int ito proof of the slightest Fh) uge the fe should out CO ‘ Dartizan end, have been not only false to a most sacred trust, but untra: tothe *inapiradion” that haa duly come to us ix the ‘earnest orto ‘and republicans, had we failed to power to the honest : she party which is dominant here and which is pe- euliarly humilti by scoundrels who have misused an honored party name a8 sores for their villanies, peul to citizens o r £1 PI parties to saVé us and the 6 last few vears wil No private ‘no partiean be to 1 portant any rept mlades of pen ag the plain cuties thet ‘the cannot succeed, je in any district where m Unst nominations f id are not irkely aS a and awake to the iasues of this cam- bas been accumulated from the honest men are ali is will be ‘Out like water to ipurchasablo legislators; Dut 1t wil be aroused few paign. The rooney spolis of the metro} cure the election o ent in vain wherever the peopl faracst leaders,” All the wenlly of ‘our elty could nok bribe & their pur tho hly awakened ie : JASON THAT 18 BOLD AND ABMED oo s loyalty fraud and: are equal to the demands aud) thals io e ang igneaiy ae sure to conquer. ne Pa ee od hich is finally eure to ‘be roused by auc, or by the a fai currency, macnificent chances offered bitions, of stock and gold gambling: anda passion for sudden wealth and idle is an ev which has afflicted both parties, and them down from the nigh rinetoies, that gave them jn. Honest and will feel the common woes and humiliations brought on us by the representatives of both drageled their Tn this city, where one political rule for so many where from the taxpayers without were felt as onerous by 80 strange that prevailing corruption ‘aggravated forms, nor that all the evil munity abould have finally been combined into AN APPARENTLY IRGESISTIBLE PHALANX. No stich mass of bad material was elsewhere to be found Waiting such w masterly alliance of ‘corrupt leaders to de- velop all ita resources of evil. I; Furnished. ready {aols of « combination that oluded a political craft worthy velli, an adroitness 0 that ary of a depraved Machia was effeciive in spite of occasional buffooneries, = coarse brutality of power that awed and Inspired ruflans and low natures, and a sort of cunning that was the sublimation of the skili of the sneak thief, Given these op nittes and leaders, and the natural result was tbe Ring, Which, until tately, has robbed and atolen itself into power, which’ bas bought Le; controlled Governors, cor: rupted newspapers, defled courts of justice, violated the ballot box, threatened all forms of civil and religious Hberty, awed the timid rich, bribed the totling masses and cajoled re: spectable citizens, and which bas finally grown so strong and reckless as to openly defy the intelligence and virtue whieb it believed to be imert, voiceiess and powerless to stay its ag- kgscrey ee to assert the supremacy of honesty and Fustice. ut you OOUNTRY MUST UXLP UB. This 1s your city, as truly asitis our own. We are your factors and business agents, If we are overburdened with taxes you have to pay us the more for doing your business, The cette ay of our municipal goverament could not ha wa to ite present gigantic proportions bad our Wenaers of the King notfound active muppors and willing material in bribable members of the Legislature elected by the raral districts. You must help us in our effort to parity oar political life, and the one efi manner by which you can come to'our rellef is to elect honest men only to the Bext denator who Legislature. If our city ts bya domineera among weaker villains by mere grosaness a magnitude of scoundrelista, ba has found willing tools among the false representatives of districts where one year of his sgalingn wold be regarded as enormous wealth. or ‘There wno occamon. for advice from this the dee of the great fight against aul forme of ‘ear. Tytton which has made such cheering in this city. If the feeling which prevails among ‘good citizens shali be shared by those who are further removed from the eviis which at first apvalled and then stung us into activity, earnest hearts will ind ready means to mest par- oses into noble actions, and to redeem the fair fame of our tate for gene: 1s to come. We have tried to define the issue as it has pressed ou us, If we bave succeeded and if aa feel, as we do, that it is now the honest manhood of tate that {son trial, no combination of political tricks! can repress or even direct the swelling tide indignation and it all ordinary of resolve. In its presen: will sink out of sight, me next November will wituessa vindication of the manhood of the litical issues people of New York us proud and momentous in its con- sequences t which was attested when the State rose as one man all of « different form of patriotism. The cause SELF-GOVERNMENT [8 DEKPLY INVOLVED in this campaign. Of what use was it for tens of thousands of our best and bravest to lay dowo their lives on distant fields if our governments—municipal, State and national—are to fall into the bands of tricksters and thieves. Where is the demoralization to end that has made such appailing progress in the city of New York? Will even the local governments 0% the Interior long withstand the inroads of corruption, when weak and bad men see it glittering with diamonds, Tevelling in private palaces, gaudy in equipages and the mis: tress of the means of luxurious vice in the metropolis of th ? Flow long will itbe safe for you to entrust your bu to a community that you will not help to rid of thieves, and where successful villany sets dangerous ex- amples’ to+men of easy consciences, infirm purpose and eager ambition? When the confidence that underiies all rofitable human intercourse is sapped {m so far as concerns he relations between rulers and ruled among a quarter of the population of the State, where amd how is the process of decay and diseae to stop? What other relations of trust between man and man will be long heid sacred? We appeal especially to the vast reserve force of votets through wnose criminal indifference to their political duties the shame and disgrace that we are now enduring has come Upon us. At least one-third of the best classes of our people are nabituaily absent (rom the polls. The forces of evil are active, crafty and resolute. They are already visible all over the State, in the shape of combinations to purchase votes for f local benelits. de! g the Ring with of e e that the temper of the p fs such that it wil der all these schemes futile and disastrous to their authors. ‘THE NONEST PEOPLE OF THIS STATE have never before had such inspiration to redeem themselves from all the wiles of corrupnonists and to teach them a les- fon that will be remembered for generations to come. Never has the proud motto of our State been more appropriate than it will be if we do our daty this fail. Io our glorious resur- rection of public virtue the humifiation of the past will be forgotten asa hateft! dream, and every institution of our society and politics will feel ‘the elevating influences of re- vived confidence in honesty and justice. LLIAM F. 2B, Vice Presidenk Edward Salomon, Frederick Schack, George C. Barrett, John H. Stewart, Jackson 8, Schultz, Robert L. Kennedy, er Howes, B. B. Sherman, W. ©. Barrett, William C. Mailoy, C. E. Detmold, Judge James Emo W. A. Nellson Isaac H. Bailey, D. Willis James, James M. Brown. Charles Creary, Samuel D. Babéock, Edwards Pierrepont, Joseph H. Choate, Henry Clews, Jobn Foley, Henry F. Spaulding, John Straiton, George W. Lane, Thomas MeLélland, W. & Vermilye, J. M. Bundy, E, Townsend, Henry Nicoll, Lewis Ballard, E, Krackowitzer, Paul A. Spolford. Adrian Iselin, James M. Haisted, Jonathan Sturges, J. B. Varoum, T. Stemway, Robert Hoe, Royal Pheips, J, Wheel John C. Green, Wiliam H. Wickham, tie, Robert B. Roosevelt, Thomas A. Ledwith, Simon Stern, Joseph Blumenthal, N. G. Dunn, Jobn A. Dix, 7. ©. Cunningham, George W. Varian, 5. B. Ruggles, Joseph J, O'Donalue, Robert B. Nooney, John M: White, Francis G. Barlow, Eugene Ballin, Thomas W. Pearaail, Julfus W. Tiemann, William M. Fliess, George W. Van. siyck, J. Seligman, Emi! Sauer, William Radde, Albert Kiamroth, ROSWELL D. HATCH, Secretary. Tho Joint Committee. Yesterday being Saturday, when business men are usually very busy, the attendance of the citizens of the Investigating Committee at the rooms of tne Supervisors was not as large as on previous days. Nevertheless @ number of the gentlemen were in consultation with Mr, Warren and hig accountants, who are carefully R SORUTINIZING THE MASS OP PAPERS they have secured from the Comptroller’s ofice. The sub-committees are making slow progress, but it ig believed that those on “pay rolls and ‘“armories’’ will be able to report to an open session within a week, The public should not confound this committee with ‘THE COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY, who were appointed by tne Cooper Institute meet- ing. The seventy gentlemen have no oficial statas and no right to receive any documents from the Comptroller, but they have the right of every citi- zen to examine papers in the office. It is probable tiat they may have looked over some of the Comp- troller’s papers, but that any DOCUMENTS IMPLICATING HIGH OPFICIALS have been tarned over to their custody, as has been asserted by some journals, is preposterous. On the contrary, the Aldermanic and Citizens’ Committee have an official status, have the custody of papers, and should have delegated to them every power that will enable them TO MAKE AN BXIAUSTIVE RXAMINATION of te Apancial department, 1t was with the ex: | press understanding that the Boara of Supervisors would delegate to nem the power TO SEND FOR PERSONS and papers and take testimony that Mr. Booth and his associates, who are gentlemen of high reputa- ton and ability, accepted the delicate duties they are performing, For this parpose the resolution offered by Mr. Booth at the meeting of Thursday was adopted, and it isexpected that at the special meeting of the Board of Supervisors to-morrow action will ve taken to enable the committee to send for persons and papers, take testimony underoath, &c. In wat event the public will be able to find out JUST WHERE THE MONEY HAS GONE Ubat has been stolen from the city. Garvey will be comnpelied to show his books and explain the plas- termg proeess; Ingersoll will be catechized as to his furniture irm and the stealings charged against 1t; the franscript publishers, the New York Prinung Company. indeed all who have grown rich suddenly must teil how oer § mented thelr bank accounts, There will be the liveliest SHAKING UP OF THE RING POLITICIANS that has ever occurred should the Supervisors carry Out the understanding upon which Messrs. Booth and ‘his associat accepted office. It 8 Very probable that great pressure will be brought ery pRon the Supervisors to frustrate tnis nvestigation, but im the face of the public indigna- tion that exists in ihe community they will scarcely refuae to legalize the work of the committee, of Which they forma part. In view of the fact that vouchers are missing, It is only by COMPELLING THE THIKVES TO GO UPON THE STAND and testify that tho ppblic can ever learn who Forte the’ sity and of what sums. a sian q ent was made a few days ago that in searching ae ‘Bostwick’s books a sub-page was fou! 7 by Mr. Warren. The circ! 106 sf t of blank paper, uy) which Mr. Warren end ; Ori was seen lying 19 the ’ leaves were being turned over, gave to the report, Mr. Bustwick is noted as a careful bookkeeper, and the experts pronounce nis books models of neatness accuracy. Already some of the Ring are trembling with fear, lest the committee have their powers extended, and politicians about the Court House yesteraay estimate that in the event of the Supervisors exer- cising the power delegaiea in section 1, chapter 190, of the laws of 1858, the Inv ing Committee will be in session fully three mont In answer to an inquiry vesterday Clerk Hardy atated that while all the Supervisors were willing to delegate the power asked for by Mr. Booth’s reso- Jution, they are of the opimon t the committee, a8 at present constituted—citizens and Aidermen— have no power under the law to enforce attendance and take evidence. HARLEM WAKING UP. New York to be No Lenger Disfranchised— Ap QOutcropping from the Committee of Seventy. A meeting was held on Friday evening at the Tesidence of Mr. John Straiton, in East 125th street, Harlem, to consider and aevise a plan of organiza- ton to co-operate with the New York Council of Reform, a body rapidly increasing in atrength and making cheering progress in the direction of good government. Among those present were Messrs, Thomas B, Tappen, W. B. asten, John Straiton, Colonel George P. Webster, John Lowry, Waiter Brrdy, General George W. Palmer, W. Roberts and Dr. W. T. White, of YorkviHe; H. Snabert and H. W. Beers, Secretary of the Council of Reform. Mr. aArten, at the request of those present, took the chair, and Mr. Stratton was chosen secretary. Mr. Beers explained the plan, object and working of the Council, after which the crisis which all aamitted was upon us ‘Was earnestly discussed. Among other measures 1t was strongly urged that the people should require the Mayor to place the ballot box in the hands of men believed by the voters to be honest, all agree- teed to submit longer to the frauds which have disfranchisea tae people for years in New York would amount to criminal indifference on the part of the community; that REVOLUTION THREATENED us all was admitted, and men unused to haste or excitement seemed to realize fu'ly that a most criti- cal moment had arrived. ‘Desperate cases (it wag urged) call for desperate remedies,” and notning bus the most decided measures, backed by the de- termined will of an ontraged people, would now @nuswer to preserve the credit of the city and restore to the community their rights. These sentiments were earnestly advocated by | Asten, Roberts and others, and .were cor- dially concurred tn by a.l. A committee was bei striae consisting of Messrs. Tappen, Struthers, Straiton, Webster, Parmer and White, who were instructed to consult and report plan of organizauon at @ meeting to be held at the same place on Thuraday evening next. The meeting was called by Mr. Straiton, one of the Committee of Seventy, who has entered heart an ie into the fignt against the corruptions of e Ring. THOSE MISSING VOUCHERS. Mrs. Hagerty Discharged from Custody. - The District Attorney Consents to Her Liberation. Contrary to the expectations of the large crowd as- sembled at Essex Market Court yesterday morning, the hearing of the charges preferred against Mrs, Hagerty did not take place. Ex-Judge Barrett, acting On behalr of the Committee of Seventy, was the only counsel who putin an appearance, He came there at half-past nine and sat behind the Judge’s seat, Me sat there till half-past eieven, when all the regular Court cases were disposed of. During that time the ex-Judge made no remark, but seemed merely waiting for something which he expected to take place. He looked anxiously to- wards the door and turned on bis chair uneasily, his countenance meantime remaining, as usual, quite impassive. At last His Honor Judge Ledwith turned to ex- Judge Barrett and said;—‘ don’t think there will be any examination in this Hagerty case to-day, as none of the counsel have yet put 10 an appear- ance.” JUDGE BARRETT CORRECTS A MISSTATEMENT. Judge BARRETT—On that intimation of Your Honor I beg to retire. 1 wish, however, to correct @ misstatement whicn appeared in one of the morn- ing papers, to the effect that, in a consultation with District dire d Garvin and the counsel for the defendant, J had consented to the discharge of Mrs, Hagerty. That is entirely inaccurate, as we have had no such consultation; and, so far from consenting to the discharge of the prisoners, 1 cannot conceive on what earthly basis an application of that character could be made, from the fact that the affidavits on which the Warrant Was issued are as yet entirely uncoptra- dicted, ana show @ perfectly clear, plain case. I ought to add that, 80 far irom having consented to her discharge, I have no‘ been in consultation with the counsel for the prisoner or prosecation. I attended Court yesterday, before His Honor Judge Dowling; remained a very brief time, I remained quite !ong enough to hear the body of which 1 ama Member spoken of in VERY VIOLENT TERMS, and not having an opportunity of replying to the learned counsel who made the attack I was pre- vented by the District Attorney froin participating In the discussion, as he was not desirous that any counsel should speak in conjunction with himself, I had heard the learned counsel for the defendant making ® violent attack upon the body I repre- sented, and also upon Your Honor and many other good citizens, and after Mr. Garvin’s reply, in which he did not consider it his duty to take any notice of these observations, and did not in any wise defend those who had been assailed, and the learned gentlemen being permitted to pursue this course of conduct without my being afforded any opportunity to reply, in uence of the action of the District Attorney, I felt it was NO PLACE FOR ME. Thetr language was very distasteiul to me, and I left the Court at a very early stage of the procecdings. ‘There Was no consultation with any one on the sub- ject; and J therefore again observe that these were whe exact facts; that ] never, under any circum- stances, consented to the discharge of Mrs. Hagerty. On the contrary, it seems to me inconceivable that such @ suggestion could be made as that she should be discharged, ag the facta in the affidavits which are clear and explicit and there is no at- tempt to introduce any evidence in her defence. 1 came here this morning tn regard to the statement relating to her dischargé, and also to ascertain what was to be done In the case. As you have suggested that there is no appearance of counsel in, the matter 1 don’t see there is anything for me to do but retire, leaving the case in the hands of the District Atior- ney and Your Honor, in your judicta! capacity; and J have no doubt that justice wili be meted out to all artes. oernen ex-Judge Barrett, saying “Good morning,” left wwe Court. Judge Ledwith departed soon after. In the afternoon the court room was crowded again, and at a quarter past three o'clock the Judge came on the bench. He went through the usual routine. Fifteen cases of intoxication, five of as- sault and battery and @ number of summonses issued for delinquent husbands who had failed to support their awful wives were issued in the short space of forty-fve minutes. ‘At precisely twenty minutes past four the Judge sald to one of the Court omicers:—"Mr. Willard, will you tell the keeper to alow Mrs. Hagerty w come in. ENTER MRS. RAGERTY. ‘The prisoner was then brought into Court, She was dressed in a brown woollen dress, with a yellow stripe, fashionably made, with three Nownces, under- skirt and frills of the same material trimming waist and front part of the dregs, Sne wore a shaw) Of dark woollen, striped with light colora, and on From Hagerty should he discharg vising the the proot upon which that suggestion long-winded in their debates as usual. her head was a handsome bornet, Her mprison- ment seemed to have little or no effect upon her, for she was pagieee even and calmer than the day she first made her appearauce at Easex Market. ‘There was no nervous trepidation now. she had evi- dently been informed of her speedy release, and her feelings were with the occasion, Mrs. Boaery 13 what rignt be cailed » good looking woman. Sho has a clear, brigbt hazel eye, regular features, and her posé and figure are perfect. several of the inde- fatigable reporters present tried to mterview her, but without avail, As she spproscued the Judge's bench the magts- trate immediately addressed her as follows:— “Ihave received a communication from the Dis- triet Attorney, in which he says that from the ex- amination mado yesterday he 18 satisfied that ae Should be dischatged. Before me you were held on certain affidavits which { deemed to be suficient to warrant your arrest, and which have not been con- wadicted, I addressed @ letter to the District At- toruey in regard to the matter; I Fecaiad a yernal I communication trom him stating he would gen proofs in support of his opinion with a note. I. Watted for these proofs, out up to this hour have Dot received them; and inasmuch us I desire to re- spect the views of the District Attorney, I will take your bail. Until these proofs are sent to me I shail Not feel warranted in directing your discharge. If you gre prepared to give bail f will now accept it.” Mrs, HaGeRry mentioned the name of Morgan Jones, saying, ‘‘{ will send for Mr. Jones.” Judge Lapwitn— Mr, Owens says he desires you may be either committed or discharged; but he ts anxious that the matter may be immediately dis- posed of. J would prefer to hear from the District Attorney before coming to a final conclusion; but e ae attorney desires me to close it to-day I shall > eacganes® TO commIT YoU ould your bail not be offered to-day, You had ‘The following are the letters which passed _be- better send for your bail, tween the Judge and the parties seeking Mrs. Hag- erty’s discharge:— Distkicr ArroRNEyY's Orrick, Sept. 2%, 1871. the examination this day made I am sattsied Mrs. ed. Yours, dy 2 AMUEL B. GAKVIN, District Attorney, Hon, Tomas A. Lepwrrut, Police Justice. My Draw 8in—In behalf of Mr. Connolly and at his re- quest Tbeg, leave to upite with tlie, District Attomey 10 ad. Hacharge of Mrs. Hagerty. Mewpectfully CH, Hon, THomas A. Lepwrrn. i JUDOR LADWITH'S REPLY, My Dear Sim:—In your communieation of the 22d inst. a say From the exasnination that day Tam satistied re, Hegerty should be discharges." Would not be ne: cessary fn order to my discharge of Mra. Hagerty that nis based about be con- explainmg or controverting, as it red se part of my record doubt does, in some material aspect, the proola now Awaiting your rely, I am yours tral THO. \. 1, 8.3. carve, tgaide. ” APNE FoteJonion MRS. HAGERTY BAILED, Mrs. Hagerty then sat on one of the benches @waiting her bondsman. Atsix o'clock he appeared— Dot Mr. Morgan Jones, but a Mr. James iyan, of No, 189 Henry street, who bailed ner in $5,000 to ap- pear for trial at the General Sessions. ‘The bond Was signed and she left the Court in company with ob Shipsan and ber bondsman, Mr. Kyan, THE CONSOLIDATION OF LABOR. THE EIGHT HOUR LAW. Labor Will “Go” for the Capitalists in April, 1872—A Grand Strike and Pageant. ‘The delegates to the iate convention of the trades met again last evening ana were as garrulous and Arthar Curran was in the chair. In the minutes of the previous meeting 1t Was noted that a vote of thanks Was given to the press of the city, excepting the Wetos; and also a vote of thanks to Superintendent Kelso. The first discussion of the evening arose upon the Treading of the report of a committee which had been appointed to watt upon Mr. Peter Conper to secure the return of $100 which had been paid for the use of the hall of the Union un the occasion Of the indignation mass meeting. The chairman of the committee related his interview with Mr. Cooper, in which the principal reason given for not granting the freeuom of the hal to the working- Men, as had usually been the castom, was that he (Mr, Cooper) Was Opposed to the eight hour theory. ie said that it heightened the price of all pro- @uce twenty per cent. (Lungoter.) Of course the reason why such were Mr. Cooper's views was that he belonged to that class of men who are pay- ing taxes and do not wisn to pay the legitimate amount, and, in fact, who oppose all that opposes Tammany. The report was accepted; and the President of tie Convention, by motion, wis em- powered to carry on further negotiations with the trustees of the Cooper Union. This resait, how- ever, Was not attained without a good deal of ex- cited und often angry debate. eee came the report of a committee on organ: zation, : A UNION OF THE BUILDING TRADES, on which were the ne Pay of mterest:— Each union should be call rene oF ue, vo be governed by a council of Geiegates elected ny the organizations represented therein. The workings of the council should be conducted in secrecy, and all organizations represented should obey its orders in trade matters. All trade strikes should be sup- ported both morally and financially; but no strike should be recognized unless ordered by the council. No “shop” strikes should be recognized. The report was referred back to the several trade unions, Mr. BANKS moved a resolution that A GRAND PROCESSION AND STRIKE be had on some day in April, 1827, Hereupon arose a literal storm of words. One of the delegates at length foand voice above the tamult to snout, “| move that the moshun be tabled,” Other gentiemen who did not relish this idea raised a clamor i which little was distinguishable but detachea angry words, all of which resuited irom @ miscomprehension of the purport cf the motion. The President at length, after repeatedly bammering the table with an empty glass mug, succeeded in being heard. : “Are the ginlemen aware how're they voting? Iv’s for TABLIN’ THE MOSHEN.”? With this explanation there came Irantic cries for the “question.” **All that are for tablin’ of the moshen will say aye, and contrairy—no.”’ hereupon asimultaneous and deafening ‘‘No:” terminated for that time the noise and confasion. Much objection was made to the resolution, on tiie ground thatit made tie intended movement wo public. One sturdy mechanic, with a brawny arm, which he frequently used In sweeping gestures, said, “If we are going to meet the bosses let’s meet ’em IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, when they are unprepared, and not discuss it m such a way that it would be heralded to the world beforehand, Mr. Banks said that their t doctrine was not Worth a cent if not followed up by action, and that they courted publicity because they were not ashamed of it. A German delegate, with happy ex- pression, said that if they let go the demonstration without any action it would be lost—a lost fact. ‘They mast organize thoroughly, Another sensible man said that they were not a revolutionary body, to dety law and justice. If they wanted to strike they should take time and not strike in the dark hour of night, They would have to work with the ‘posses’ anyhow in some degree to gain any success. They should work openly; but first should organize and get stronger. It was no secret work. It must be fair and honor- able. They had seen what secrecy had done tn other Countries. Neither should politics have anything to do with labor, POLITICS ALWAYS WENT WITH CAPITAL and the workingmen must depend on themselves, By and by the discassion again waxed warm, but ‘the resolution was carried, The Convention adjourned at ten o’clock to meet again on Satarday, September 30, at Bricklayers’ Hal, in Third avenue. ~ A SHARP THEFT IN BROOKLYN, ——~ Four Hundred and Seventy-five Dollars’ Worth of Jewelry Stolen. Shortly after four o'clock yesterday afternoon a tall man, with blase eyes, attired in a suit of brown clothes and feit hat, called at tne residence of Mr. John Simerson, No. 268 Franklin avenue, on pretence of examining farniture, with a view to purchasing the same. He was shown about the house, and when about to take his departure pretended that he had lost a diamond stud from his shirt bosom. The lady of the house conducted the individual through the apartmenis agatn in order that he might search for the missing gem. He was not successful, and left in high dudgeon as it were at his misiortune. It was subsequently ascertained that the scoundre! was no more or less than an ingenious thief who adopted the ruse for the purpose of plunder. The blase-eyed rogue carried of a iady’s hunting case old watch and chain, valued at $100; one diamond rooch wy worth $300; a diamond ring Which cost $50, and @ pear ring worth $25. ‘The police are looking after the rogue, but their chances of succeus are smali, indeed. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. Lieutenant Commander A. G. Kellogg has been Ordered to the Hydrographic OMce in Washington city; Lieutenant Godfrey M. Hunter and Master Ed- ward Wood to the Congress. Lieutenant Comman- der Philip H, Cooper has been detached from equip- ment duty at the New York Navy Yard and vracred to the Congress; Lieutenant Commander James D. Kane from the South Atlantic fleet, and piaced on sailing orders, YACHTING NOTES. ‘The following yach:s passed Whitestone yester- day:—Yaebt Restiess, N.Y.Y.C., Astor, New York for Norwalk; Enchantress, N.Y.¥.C,, Lorilard, Mow York oF Newport, dis STATE AND CITY POLITICS. The Thunderbolt That Fell Upon Tammany. Its Effect Upon Parties—Tho Murphy-Olcott Fight—The Postmastership— settlement of Questions at the Syracuse Convention— The State Tickot—The Democratic right— Senatorial and Assembly Conflicts. . oe ‘The th that has fallen upon Tammany from @ tran sky, without any premonition of storm, hes. away the political hort- zon and leaves men to judge apd act for themselves im the coming time, with an ex- perieno@ fitting them for tne occasion, and though dearly bought @sit has been, if properly applied, cheap even atthe price. The “slate!” is smashed and {s ag imposmibie to restore as the lost books of the Sibyl. The ‘slate’ henceforward belongs to the people, and their nominees for office, according to the claims of the nominees themscives and the strength of the two great opposing parties, fairly canvassed ana supported at the ballot box, must be for the time being the representatives of the whole people, The storm which has so throoughily up- rooted the old and ar tian OF THINGS POLITICAL has perhaps not yet expended itself, but enough of fair weather and brighter skies appears through the Tit to give promise of the more perfect day about to dawn upon us, We are unhappily on the very eve of an important election, ana the opportunity, therefore, of making the most of tne present turn in the political tide may not lead to that fortune which a longer preparation for the ‘venture’’ might lead the citizen to nope. It 1s presumed, however, that they will not wait for another tide, but boldly and at once cut away from the stranded wreck of the pirate craft that nas so long held them in chains and under hatches, The utter and complete overthrow that has be- failen the chiefs of the Tammany Ring does not seem, however, to abash the creatures of the Ring. ‘rhey are all again unblushingly in the fleld, and ‘woulda to-morrow, if re-elected, as readily do the dehests of the Ring, were it to be re-endowed with lis old power, as before. This is the first evil tohe guarded against in the presentcampaign. A sweep- ing denunciation of ali the representatives of the people in the last Legislature would be unjust; but their record is before the people, and the ‘faithful among the faithless found” will no doubt recetve tne seal of approval of their acts by the support of their constituents when they present themselves a3 candidates for another term of oflice. THE REPUBLICAN CALDRON 18 not a whit behind that of the democratic in the intensity of the fire of opposition that is keeping it at bolling heat. The war between the Grant- Murphyites and the Fenton-Grecleyites 1s waged more desperately every day. Honest Tom Murphy is veing pushed to the wall very hard. ie ts per- forming ihe part o1 Mr. O'Callaghan on ills Last Legs with @ resolution that attests his luterest in the Part, ard certainly with great success. ‘I'he Marphy- Olcott fight is a very pretty one as it stands, put when Bob Murray comes to take a hand in it will go hard with the Collector. Bob will take odds ona prophecy which he has revived to suit Simself on this oc+ casion— Who takes the foremoat foeman’s li‘e, ‘That party conquers in the sirte, Bob stnkes from the shoulder and makes a ‘ten strike’ every time, and he gloats in anticipa- ton over the 1d¢a that Murphy vy lus prowess wiil be the victum that will turn the tide of battle in this State against tne administration. ‘Tho exposé in the Vicolt-Murphy matter, exbamed fri the buried pas at tis particular tme, is particularly hurtiod the great federal office-holder in this State, and gives to his enemies (a host) a handle by wich to turn their hostility to him to fearful account. ‘The success of the anti-Murphyite and administration faction i: Kings county is also portentous, winch, With the probable affiliation of Feoton and ‘Morgan, must prove his death-knell. TUR SYRACUSE CONVENTION ‘Will be the buttlc ground for the settlement of all these vexed questions, Should the Fenvwuite Jele- gation be recognized to the rejection of tne Murpny- ites there will bea new departure taken. It 18 rumored that, in that event, Forney and Curtin will cTeate & bolt’ m Pennsylvama, Scharz and Gratz Brown iu Missouri, aud Logan in Iidnow. These prominent ieaders In olMer States are watching, as wlur off, the battte tine, and the first revere to the administration party 1a New York wail be the signal Jor them Uo declare against the administration. THB REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET is already made out.. It ts, however, contingent on the shape which things may taxe at Syracuse. It is, 1u fact, an sdministration Ucket, and will stand vod to thiy extent, that should the Custom House delegation be accepted the ticket will be the ticket of tne party. if the Fentonites be recognized they will accept it as@ bond of amity and as a graceful compliment to the powers that be; but should the Jatier be rejected, then an anu-admumisiration and independent ticket will be nominated, All this de- pends, however, upon ene thing—the retention or removal of the Collector, The ticket, as it at present stands, 13: For Secretary of State—S. C. Hutchins, of Albany, For Comptrolier—Freeman Clarke, of Monroc,. For State Treasurer—James A. Beil, of Jecerson. For Attorney General—Ethan Allen, of New York. bor Engmeer and Surveyor—General EB. A, Mer- ritt, of St. Lawrence. ‘The parties avove nominated are as between the rival Murphy and ‘with, perbaps, the excepuon of G who is a@pronouuced Fenton man, 1 ou the programme is that Murphy and Conkling mast “go by the board.” ‘The present idea, how- ever, amoung the wire-pullers, is to Keep Greeley away out West to tell the “rurals’’ ali he knows about farming uatil a decided fine of action 18 taken, as It ts feared that tne Olid Philosopher would back down as usual at the last moment, and accept a few barren promises for the largess of his ad- herents. Merritt. THE POSTMASTERSHIP, The present incumbent of the office, General Joues, While not an office-holder, poiitically speak- ing, Would not be likely to require 9a injuncion to compel his exit from the office, for the reason that he js only too anxious to withdraw whenever he shall have brought the working of his office into a sausfactory condition. The Norton trouble renders Unis impossible for some time to come, and, while it will be a voluntary act on the part of the General, the political prospect now is that his adversary, the Collector, Will make his conge betore then. st= master Jones, like his old chief, Genera: McClelian, has the refusal of offers any one of which would be More advantageous to him than hw uaproiitable and troublesome post in the Post Office. ‘rhe republican chances in the coming contest for SENATORS AND ASSEMBLYMEN were never brighter in this city than now. The dem- ocratic muddie has given them @ chance in two Senatortal districts, and nothing but their own stu- pldity and vickerings can prevent them in te cit, and istate elections irom securing a majority in both houses of the Legislature, How this might mure to the general goo, however, 1s a question that time could only tei. How the “old thing worked” beiore we know. How it would Work again could only be solved in the future, THE DEMOCRATIC CANVASS promises to be @ most exciting one. , favorites” are in the fleld, and worsing as ‘hard to-day jor the Tammany nominations as i Tam- many Was still in all its glory. The only diiicuity ia the way is that the Germaus are not going 1 the ‘old w “see it? as they used to, oF at ail events are not going to ve hoodwinked any longer. They know their rights, and, Knowing tem, are bound to mamtain them im ‘this fight. The resolutions passed by the German Democrauc Union the other mht are pregnant with bope or with overthrow to Tammany, and Tammany, to save itself—if that is possible under its present régime—most rightly in time interpret the “wriung on the wall.’ THE SENATORIAL CONTEST. Big Six cries, “Once more mto the breach, dear friends,” 10 the Fourth austrict, but how far he will be able to “march into the bowels of the land’? were a few days will tell. No republican or Young Democrat has yet dared to raise we signut of re- volt in the discrict. The gid hun 1s nov yet to be bearded in nis den; but whenever the day of reverse comes to him—as come it may—the district Wil be inandatea with candidates amuvitious to walk in the footsteps of the Boss of the King. THE FLYTH DISTRICT, for several sessions represented by the Tnander- bolt—Mise Nurton—almost as much a housenold Word as (ue ‘Hoss" himseli—will, in all provabiity, have the honor to be again represented vy the present member. No Tammapy democrat will vet tare bo travel a8 {ar as (he polls with lim in a cun- test for it. Gne or two republicans of the district are spoken Of, Das UNL) the party puts itsell mi shape for iocad coniest it is idie to put them forward. Jus- Uuce Ledwith is ialked about as an opponent to the “Thunderbolt,” as is Peter Mitchell, uut neither the strength of the one nor tie weakness uf the uther Will stano for @ moment a8 against the favorite voy of the Fifth district, TUB SIXTH DISTRICT, So long and 40 ably represented by Senator Creamer, Wil ukely enough next year ve represented by & German. The present Senator, it is rumored, fas already expressed bis intention nov to contest the fleld as agaist the German interest, but le has been so long @ favorite witb all the citizens of we district, and’soinurbately acquaoced with, and dividnally a representative of, everythiog that per- talus to their interest, that it is not uulikely tuat nis constituents at jarge wili again honor him with an elecuon. The name of Mr. Joseph Lyons ts men- toned a8 @ probable candidate, the nominee of County Clerk w. But Mr. Lyons is an Irishman, and itis hardly possible that evea for Mr, Loew the Germans wii) accept a candidate outof their own nationality as against their vlc favorite, Creamer, TOE SEVENTH DISTRICT. The great demonstration in favor of a renomina- ton of the present Senator—Chamberlaip Bradiey— WD this districs the Other Dight lm almnoe tanlamouns tO 4 re-elecrion. Te 1s, however, opposed by a fe man worthy of bis stecl in the person of ex sneritt O’Brien, so far as popularity goes among the boys, Senator Bradley is a tried man, with important in- terest in the district of no ephemeral character, but witch bind tum to it and aa deeply and permanently concern him as any resident in it. Those interests he haa represented and ay | eg ner for severai terms in the Legislatare, and his constituents will hardly desire to replace him, and, instead of his conservatism and devotion to the best interests Of the district, have them repre- sented by one who has had no legisiative expe. rience and but a passing and political interest ag Lest in the district. ‘The contest wil be warmly Wwased, and no doubt every vote in the district polled on the day of election. TUK RIGHT DISTRICT, It 1s conceled that “Liat Hal’—as the present Seuator’s friends delight to dub him—wiil have no Opponent intne coming contest. This Is a pity; for he 1s 4 man of war when the blast of war bi on his ears, Senator Genet may therefore dub him- self, In anticipation of tne dubbing by his constitu- ents on election day, Senator of the Eignth for an- other term, THY ASSEMBLY TICKET. The old members are all in the Held; but that ig ull. ‘The re-election, or but that of few of them, is Very uncertain, Tammany, whatever hand it may take in the fight, is bound’ to say, “Hands off, gen- tlemen; ‘® very scurvy set, and you must »mwell said to the Rump Parha- 2 er, at least to abler men, The xcitement is raging in the districts; but, until eee tne Convention, nothing can ve predicted of ANTI-TAMMANY. (_ es tan A } Organizatios of the New Party Last Evehing= Large and Enthusiastic Meeting, at Apollo Hall. ‘ A large and enthusiastic meeting of tne friqnds of the “new party’ im opposition to Tammany was held last evening at Apollo Hall. The cham was taken by Mr. 5. G. Courtney, and the meeting was marked by @ decorum, unanimity and good order altogether unusual in public political gatherings of this character. Mr. Courtnry in calling the meeting to order commented upon the largeness of the gathering, aad said that although it had originally been intended to be secret, the intention had been changed, so as togive every gentleman an opportunity to express his opinion as to the organization and so forth of the new political combination to be formed. Mr. CourrNery then read the names appeuded to the call. About two-thirds were either present or sent excuses for non-attendance. Ben Wood was present, and sat beside James O’Brien, Mr. Noonry moved that a committee of five be appointed wo draw up an address to the democratic electors of this clty and county, and to all inter- ested in this reform movement, with the view of Inviting the co-operation of all citizens opposed to Tammany Hail, in conjunction with a call for pri- mary elections, The motion was passed. ‘The name of the association was then discussed. Mr. MCCAdILL moved that it be named the Demo. cratic Reform Association. Another gentleman suggested the tithe of ‘The Regular Democratic Association.” A third geutieman quietly rose and proposed that the name adopted be ‘rhe Democratic Republican Association.”’ The second amendmeat was lost by a vote which seemed pretty equal, ‘The first amenument was also voted down. PETER Mircinut, after an apology, proposed & third amendment, to the effect thut the designation of the associition be left to the committee. ‘This amendment was carried unanimously and with a faint show of enthusiasm. é Mr. NOONEY inoved that the committee be em- powered to issue a call for @ primary election ia each : ward and district of three delegates from each b district in tue wards, and that Luree good, honest ¥ and tried democrats ve appointed us inspectors of | election. Mr. MiITONELL suggested that this motion was ¥ somewhat premature. He sald, in reference to the committee, that he thought neither Mozart nor Tammany had ever had so large a commitiee a8 was Proposed. it was uotorious that im many of tha : downtown wards there were many meo holding ¥ sinecures, and it would be diMecult to fnd in the } lower part of the city respectable men to join this committee. In that part of the city the best men were merchants aud business men, who had their resideaces up- town, In lis own ward there were twenty toree districts, and it would be Nard to tind turee men in each district Who would take the proper luverest in ' the election. 5 Mr. BUCKLEY proposed that a con itteo of one 4 from each Ward be appointed to cunsider the mum. ¢ ver to forin the general committee, F Mr. Wasa McL&an sald he de there ougnt to be three from each district. In dtr. M ‘3 decent and respectable men had b silence. He was certain, however, that three men, ‘ Proper in every respect, could be seivcted even in that district, Mr. J. O'R EN thought three from each district ought to be the number, Many gentiemen io nis ward wished ty jut in, and 4t was necessary lo find rooin for then There was going to be a reform allt round. Tammany Hall, if they thought they were in danger, Would offer w man a large Drive if there was only one man, and so three Was much the best num- . ber, They would find they would have more applt- 7] cants than they could find room Jor. Ny Mr. CounrNney asked how many new districts Mr. Hall had imade 1p the last two days. Mr, Mivcux.t said the organization onght to be formed on the tair basis of the population in each ward, Tammany was all the time cauanging the districts, and in the Eighth ward they had increased the number of disiricts to twenty-three, in spite of the fact that there were fewer voters m it than when there were only fitteen districts. Mr. Nooney said they ought to lave ten honest and zealous men In each district; bat they ought to have at least turee men in each districi. What they compiained of chiefly in Tammany Hall was the centralization of power. ‘They intended now to give back the power to the people, and then there would never be another ring to break up. Mr. MITCHRLL said that he was quite willing to have three from each district, and take his cout off On that basis. fe wished to be understood that ne ‘Was sure it waS now, a3 in the fgnt in the Legisia- ture, war to the knife and tae knife to the hilt with Tammany Hail. Mr. LAWRENCE moved that one-third of the dele- gation should be given to our German tellow-citi- zens. (Applause.) Mr. Bozse sald with three members there were going to be nine hundred members, It was true that 1t would be difficult to manipulate or control a com- mittee so large as that. He had been in politics and Would like to control an organization—(laughter);— but such @ committee could never be carried in the pocket of two or three men, and so he was willing to accept the 1ncon ventence of It. Mr. WILLIAM C. BARRETT said he thonght there et could not be too inany on the committee. ‘ten men, not only democrats in heart and opposed to the vile Jainy of Tammany, but men of mdomitable nerve, ‘ would be better than three, iy After some furtier desultory discussion the mo- tion was put and carried almost unaulmous!s. Mr. Noonky moved that the chairman should Appoint three names to be handed in to nim by the representatives Of ne wards present as luspectors Of eiectio: Mr. Wo \d that he nimself had told severat gentlemen that this was @ private meeung, and therefore the wards were not fuily representod. Mr. Noowsy moved tat the primary election of this assoctation be held uext Wednesday, between six and nine P.M. ‘The mouon was carried, The meeting Vien had a recess, aud, atter consul- tation, handed in the names as suggested. The meeting thea adjourned, “EONZST TOM” IN A STEW. Fun at the Costom Heusc—The Murphy-Fene ton-Olcott ~qanbble--Polliical Gaesswork. The row that has been going on for oearly two years between the Conkling-Mur;hy aud the Fenton wings of the republican parties has culminated within the last two days in a grand attack ali along the lines against Collector Tom Murphy, whom the Fenton incn are determined to scalp velore the Republican State Convention meets. A certain Colonel Olcowt, Who wus alleged to have been a detective in the War Depariment, under the administration of the late jamented Secretary Stanton, has furnished a lot of alfidavits to the Fenton organ of this city, in which it is endeavored to be shown tat Tom Marphy bas peculated im coutracts and ‘uraiwned shoddy hats, shoddy shoes and shoddy trousers, for Which he recelved ENUKMOCS SUMS OF MONEY. A TlERALD reporter called yesterday at the Custom House for tne purpose of getting at Mr. Murphy's. Opinious. ‘The Collector was surrounded by a lot of Knavisi-looking polidcians who were evidenuy eager lor crumbs ‘rom Murphy's table, The follow- Ing conversation ensued:— Rsronren—I have called to see what yon think apout the situation, Murphy, aad to Know what you think aboat the alidavits, Collector MURVHY—Well, the HeraLp and the other journals have a fasion of giving me credit for knowing more abons politics and public matters than I really do kuow. KerorteR—Weil, what do you think avout the political outlook and the PRESENT STATE OP AFFAIRS which exist between the two factions of the repube hean party 1n this city A Mr. MURPaY—Ob, We are all a happy famliy now, and We will be unitea by the time the Conveation Meets. Atthe election we will carry the State by 000 majority. PORTER—How will tho city wo? ee Mr. Munpay—An honest man will be clected Mayor to take the place of the present one, \ NO MATTER WHAT PARTY gta he belongs to, Candidates are very plenty now with the republican party, since Taminauy has become demoralized; a year ago they Were notso anxioug to unite wich us, day, wits