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4 CONGRESS. Senators Discussing the Congres- sional Salary Repeal. —_—-———— THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL. tiie Alexander H. Stephens, in Oppo- sition, Answered by a Col- ored South Carolinian. Army Reduction and Stoppage of Work on National Defences. SENATE. Wasurncrox, Jan. 5, 1374. The Senate met at noon. ‘The Cuaim Mr, Canrznten) laid before the Senate the report of the Secretary of the Senate in reply to the reso~ lution of December 17 calling for information as to the amount of compensation received by Senators since the organization of the government, which was laid on the table, PEriTioNs. Me. Awruory, (rep.) of R. I, presented a potition of 500 colored citizens of that State asking for the passage of Mr. Sumner’s Civi: Rights bill. Laid on the table. Mr. Scorr, (rep.) of Pa., presented a petition of the citl- zens of Pennsylvania asking that steps be taken bv Con- Gress to settle international dificulties by arbitration, Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Also a petition of citizens of the same State asking for the appointment of a commission to regulate the sale of alcoholic liquor. Referred wo the Finance Committee. Me. Fuwrox, (rep.) of N. Y., presented a petition of Dusiness men of New York city asking for the repeal of the Bankrupt law. feterred to the Judiciary Com- mittee. Mr. Sancert, (rep.) of Cal., presented a petition of house carpenters of San Francisco protesting against the repeal of the Eight-Hour law. Referred to the Commit tee on Public Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Conxuine, (rep.) of N. Y., presented petitions of eitizons and business men of New Yor city and Brook- lyn against the repeal of the Bankrupt law and asking that the present law be amended. Referred to the Jadi- ol Committee. Also petitions of citizens of Lowell, Lowls and ‘Syracuse, N. Y., asking for the repeal of the Bankrupt law. Reierred to the same commitiee, ‘THE BANKRUPT LAW. .) of Vt., trom the Judiciary Commit- House bill to repeal the Krupt amendments, and recommended that with such amendments the bill be . He said he had no hesitation in stating that committee had antially on the amendments, BRIDGING NAVIGABLE STREAMS. Mr. Autrson, (rep.), of Iowa, introduced a bill to regu- late and facilitate commerce across na le rivers forming boundaries of States. Referred to the Commit- tee on Commerce. REGULATION FOR STEAMBOATS. Mr. Cortina, of N. Y., introduced a bill to more ef- fecwally provide for tne security of hte on board uf ves- sels propelied in whole or part by steam. Reterred to the Committee on Commerce. CHANGE OF NaMx. Mr. Sancent, of introduced @ bill to change the na to Mr. Epmunps, reported back avy. wien sama of Yort San Pedro, Cal., to Wilmington. Reierred Committee on Commerce. SALW OF FORT surrH. Mr. Cuarron, (rep.), of Ark., introduced a bill to with- hold from sale a portion of the Fort Smitn military re- servation. Beferred to the Commit ee on Military Af fairs, TOSTAGE STAMP, if H., introduced a resolution re- ot State, Treasury, War, r General and Attorney’ Ge: communicate to the Senaic the number of offi employes connected with their respective departments wl furmshed with official po stamps either directly or indirectly, and if it is the custom, when writ- ing to parties not cohnected with the department, for information, to enclose an official stamp tor prepayment. REDUCTION OF PAY. ‘Mr. Warrant, (rep.) of Iowa, introduced @ resolution in- ig the Commuttee on (vil Service and Ketrerich- ‘Ment to inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill making a reduction of 10 per cent on the compensation all officers of th vernment whose salaries exceed 000 per annum, per da: . CaMmROn, ot and it went over. object TEMPORARY LOANS FOR THE TREASURY, Mr. Bucgincnam, (rep.) of Conn., submitted a resolu- tion directing the Finance Committee, in order to pre- ‘Yent the inflation of the currency and'to meet the neces sities of the government, to consider the expediency of Teporting a Dill which shall empower the secretary of Treasury to make temporary loans and authorize the national banks to use certificates of indebtedness, ismued tor such loans a= part of their reserves; algo 1 rovide for the redemption and cancellation of legal der notes, equai in i mount to those wiich have been ‘or may be paid out of the $44,000.00 heretofore held by the Secretary of the Treasury. Ordered to be printed. RESTRICTIONS FOI NATIONAL BANKS, Mr. Parr, (rep. of Ind.) offered a resolution which was agreed to, directing the Finance Committee to inquire whether the National Banking law should not ve so amended as to prohibit the swexholders and officers of @ National Wank trom being concerred in the business of private banking in or near the locality of the national nk, whereby the means of such bank may be em- poe ary to produce a greater rate of interest than is al- lowed by GENERAL SHIPPING ACT. 4 a Mr. Cowxtinc. of N. Y., introduced a bill to provide for & commission to prepare and report to Congress a bill with reference to the enactment of a general shipping act, and for other purposes, Keterred tw the Committee on Commerce. w. YRES YROM STEAM VESSELS. Mr, Cuanpuer, (rep.) of Mich., introduced a bill to regulate fees received trom certain steam vessels, [t provides that the owner of @y steam vemel sailing upder a register and engaged im regular mivigation be- tween United States ports and ports in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island shall not be required to pay in any other port of the United States than the first port of arrival from or departure for a foreign port in said Provinces any higher or greater fees than would be required of any enrolled or licensed ves- vel. to the Committee on Commerce. WNLAK INSTITUTION. Mr. Srevexsox, (dem.) of Ky.. introduced a joint resolu- introduced a joint resolution to appoint Asa Gray, of Massachusetts; J.D. Dana, of Connecticut. and Alexan- Ger F. Stewart, ot New York, rezente of the smitheonian tution, in place respectively of Loul jassiz, de- ces ‘and Theo. D, Woolsey und Willian’ B. Astor, termséxpired. Aiso to reappoint John McLean, ot New Jersey, and Peter Parker, ot the Distric« ot Columbia, ‘whose terms have expired. Reierred to the Commitice on Library. RAILWAY BRIDGES, Mr, Allison's bill to regulate and facilitate commerce across navigable ers torming the boundaries of states rovides that all railway bridges across such rivers shall declared pul * and shall be equally open to the use of every railway having a terminus at or near such briages upoil payment to the owner of such bridges and approaches therevo of reasonable compensation, under limitations and conditions which the bill in detail dese: Reterred to ihe Committee on Commerce. CONGRESSIONAL SALARIES. On motion of Mr. WricH, (rep.) of Towa, the House Dill to establish the compensation of Senators, Repre- sentatives and deievatex Was taken up, together with amendments, reporied by the Senate ‘Committee on Civil Service and Retrenchment, striking out the first three secuuns and substituting therefor sections repeal- ing the act of March 3, 1573, and fixing the salary as it ‘was prior to the passage ot that act, and further provid. ing that the compensation of the several heads oi de- partments be $3,009 per annum. Mr. Puart, (rep.) of Ind., reviewed lecislation in. re- gara to the increase of com ation, and said that Con r and should retrace % Our government was a plain one, inscituted by plain people und not for any gaudy show. The mass of ople were not rich, and found it to be as much ag ible to live conilortably and keep outot debt. Not one in 500 of the learned professions inade $5,000 per an- fQum, and he believed that $7.0 per annum was in ex- cess of What a great majority carned at home ot ever did | earn. He thought the bill should be repeal d, and hoy the demand tor economy now coming trcm'all sections would be heard. SPECIE PAYMENT. The morning hour having expired the bil! was laid over. and the resolution reported from the Committee on Finance before the holidays, declaring it to be the duty ot Congress at present to adopt detinite measures to re: deem the pledge made by the government tor the earliest Bracticuble redemption of United states notes in coin, n up. was tal Mr. Boor, (dem.) of Mo., addressed the Senate. He thought the whole system ‘Of jegal tenders vicious aud contrary to sound financial policy. But the wants of the country, and of his section particularly, were so p - ing that there was no ume now to remedy the evil. The country wanted speedy relief, He thought there had Deen an unequal distribution of the currency. ‘Ihe six Jew England States had received $110,000,000, when the: ‘were entitled to but $39,000,000; the Middle’ States ha Feceived an excess of $9.000,00, while the Southern Btaies were deficient in their pormsa $51,010,000, and the wi ‘States $71,000,0N, He advocated the reissue of 00 legal tender reserve, an additional issue of 000 in legal tenders, and an issue of $25,000,000 in jal bank notes to Western banks. consideration of THE SALARY BILL fey Ope commes. ir. Pratt, ot Indiana, offered an amendment, that presemtatives and Delezates of the Forty- tht who have received their compensatiou per annum, shall paid such monthly instalments ui make for the whole Congress at the r: of $5,9.0 LoGan, had an; joney irom Senators and Rep- Tesentatives had been paid them under iaw, ‘he Reovie led fopyet of the law and he was that « shoula be re- pealed, but he not think the people gemanded that the ndment of the gentleman trom Indiana should Dawe. hater himself he would have the Ties as at present, because he did mot believe they are excessive. The bil now did not propose to repeal ads of departmen:s, the salaries of the Hecretaries (rom $6.00 to $4,000. “You are willing to re- Guce the salary ot the tabering man id the Capitol ‘ou are reduce your own 1 And why use you are tie ‘dear will not send ‘a . ou back here.” He announcer eens, would pose tay i that did not wipe out the entire Splary bil ex cept as it related to the President and the Supreme wr. Prart—Why does not the man offer ampndment to, tat effect? — * we Se T have not the management of the tleman from Indiana seems t ar. A.) sane oy Ore Fee aries” of ait sal t Hatesin parte: juced as well as the y ‘and. ‘around the Capitol. Iie was one ir. Ti 1, dem.) of Ohio, did not see any dificulty the amendment of the gentieman from In- g it). He felt it to be his duty to undo, as ir, the law increasing the salaries and thought the money received by Senators ‘was private roperty ‘aud could Not be taken from them. im of the Senator from Obio (Mr, Thur- if the should become a law jay he (Mr. ) should resign his seat in the Senate to-mor- row. the government of the United States recuver J of ML, did not believe this Congress | money " ‘his ‘Sons in of asene trom ir hot belicve Congress had the right to exorcise that power. of the bull, and shoutd "vote for its repeal, but Would Feject all other ur. Stew. (rep. of Maras. posed the ameud- meat of Mr. Pract’ Pine bpm A ran Senators was their private property and could wot be taken (rom therm. He did not 4) per annum an unreasonable compensation to Senators and Representatives; and if the law should be repealed now it would be cehusiated again with the consent of the peopl SAR VIRGHHING CORREAPOMDENOR |) past four o'c fore the Senate a trom the Presiaent ot the United States travamic the correspondence in regard 2 Ah ae ‘wich was laid on the (able and ordered Mr. EDMUNDS, of Vermont, said he was in favor of ap absolute repeal of the -alarv bill, and further to reim- {urse the Treasury tor ail money taken ous under that Mr. Waiaur gave notice that to-morrow be would en- deavor to press the salary bidl to @ vote and hoped the Senators would remain Uoui the matter Was disposed of. At quarter past ivar o'clock the Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wasuincron, Jan. 5, 1376. ‘The session of the House alter the Christmas vacation Was resumed at noon with @ pretty full attendance of members and with densely crowded galleries. immedi ateiy atter the reading of the journal of the 19h of December the Speaker proceeded, as the regular mora- ing hour business of Monday, to the call of States for bills, for reference only. BILLS INTRODUCED. Under the call a large number of bills were introduced ana referred to their appropriate comuittees, including the following — By Mr. Poxann, (rep.) of Vt.—Iu relation to courts and judicial} officers in Utah. Also, relating to circuit and district courts of the United States. Also, establishing post roads throughout the United States. . * By Mr. Burien, (rep.) of Mass. —To regulate services in the collection of customs at the yarious poris of cuiry and abolishing moieties to public officers. By Mr. G. F. Hoag, (rep.) ot Mass—For the appoint ment of a commission of three persons on the subject of wages and hours of labor and the division of profits be- tween labor and capital in the United States, and the social, educational and sanitary condition of the laboring classes and how the same are aflected by existing laws Fegulating commerce, finance and currency. ¥ Mr. KILLINGHR, (rep.) of ¥a.—For a uniform system of railroad transportation in the United States, By Mr. Buck, dem.) of Ky.—io provide a uniform cur- Tency and for the retirement of national bank notes and the substitution of 3 65-100 bonds, ¢ By Mr. Anruur, dem.) of Ky.—To repeal the provisions of the law requiring a pivot draw in the bridge across the Ohio River between Covington and Cincinnad. Also, tae oro all acts imposing taxation on State banks and bankers. Aug to ccourage mechanical industry. ir. OntH, (rep.) ot ind.—For the issuing and record- ing of commissions to post 8. y Mr. svckyun, dem.) oi Mo.—For the gradual retire- ment of the national currency and to reduce the interest on the public debt. By Mr. Hussg.t, (rep.) of Mich.—To equalize bounties, By Mr. Kasson, (rep.) of lowa—To create a National Board ot grade and prescribe its duties. By Mr. McCray. (rep.) of lowa—To prombit the crea- tion of deficiencies in the pubic service. Also, in relation to the reduction of the army. By Mr. Baxaxr, (rep.) of Wis.—To legalize a pontoon rail ridge seross the ppi River at Prairie du 3 road bi the Mississi| at Prairie di By Mr, Lorrngzt, (dem.) of Cal.—Requiring the Attor- ney Genera: t prosecute suits for the repayment to the government of interest paid tor the acific Railroad Compani By Mr. Kexpant, dem.) of Nevada—For a commission on (he means of nroviding water (or mining purposes in Nevada. NATIONAL ‘DISARMAMENT. Mr. Convey, (rep.) vf Ind., asked leave to report from the Committee on Military Aftairs a resolution instruct- lng that committee to inauire into the expediency of dim- imshing the regular army, and of discontinuing in whole or in part the work of construction, preservation and re- pait of toruifieations and all other works of defence, with leave to send for persons sad papers. Mr. Onooxs, (rep.) of N. Y., and others objected, and the resolution was not received. Subsequently the objection was withdrawn and the resolution was adopted. PRIVATE BILLS NOT 70 BE PRINTED. Mr. Ganrizcp, wep.) of Obio, offered a resolution to amend the rules so that all bilis tor relier of private citizens by name, shall be filed with the Clerk ot the House and referred to the appropriate committees with- out being printed. Reterred to the Comunitiee on (‘rinted Kuies, CHOLERA INVESTIGATION. Mr. Dawes, (rep.) of Maas., offered a resolution direct- ing the Surgeon General of the army to detail one or more medical officers 0: the armv to visit the towns at which cholera prevailed during 1873, or such of them ag the sirgeon General may deem necesary, und conter with the health auvhoritics and the resident physicians of such towns and collect all facts or importance with reierence to such epidemic, and to make a detailed re- port on or be/ore the ist of January, 1875, He stated that is attention and that of the Surgeon General had been called to the great importance of the subject by letters trom Mr. J. Proctor Kuott, formerly @ Representative irom Kentucky. The resolution was adopted. ARMY APPROFRIATIONS. F Mr. Waxecer, (rep.) of N. Y.. trom the Committee on Appropriations, reported the army Appropriation biil, | appropriaung Satie which was made a special order tor Tuesday of next week. The original estimates called $34.951,018, The Secretary of dered by the House, reduced them to $32,768,716. The Comunitiee on Appromsiations bas further reduced them by the sum of 94,315,799. . The House then resumed the consideration ofthe SUPPLEMENTARY CIVIL RIGHTS BLL. Mr. Furze, rep) of Me., said he had had charge of a stmilar bill'at the last Congress and was prepared to ad. Yocate it at length; but he was so convinced that the bill + commended itselt to the great majority of the House aid the country that he would not occupy the time of the House, but would yield the toor to Mr. Harris, of Virginia. Mr. 'Harxis, (dem.) of V dressed the House in op- Position to the bill, contending that Congress had uo Tight to interfere with the internal legislation of the States, and that this bill would break up the public school system, the lunatic’ asylums and other charitable institutions of the south. He appealed to the use whether any one wouid contend tnat the negro was the equal of the white man. A colored mem>er—Mr. Lynes, (rep2 of Miss.—rose in response to the challenge; but Mr. Harris, amid great laughter, declined to yield to bim. saying that he was addressing himmsei! to white men, aad did not propose to Jet a negro interfere. Mr. Steruxns, (dem.) of Ga., next rose to address the House, but said that he could not say all that he had to ey in 20 minutes, and asked tw have an hour allowed jun. Mr. E. R. Hoan objected, but subsequently offered to withdraw the objection in case the same privilege were granted to Mr. Elliott, of South Carolina (colored). ‘Then Mr, WALLS, (rep.) of Fla. (also colored), renewed the objection; but he, too, withdrew it Mr, Stzrnxxs then took ‘his ,o:ltion in the back part of the hall, om the democratic side, and proceeded w read @ speech in opposition to the bill, remarking that, in View of the great unportance of the sublect, he had're- duced his views to writing. | He was not opposed to the Dill because of any opposition he had to do full and ample Justice to every human being within the legitimate juris- diction of the federal leyislauve power. The chiet end of all governments, whether State or federal, should be the Protection of right. His opposition to U sprang roin no prejudice against any man, woman or child ‘within the limits of tne United States on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. He entertained No feeling of that Kind, and was not governed in his ac- tion (by ny intluenice of that sort. His opinion ot jus- lice and ite proper administration was not founded on that dogma, 50 generally announced and so pernicious in principle, but it should be for the greatest good ot all, without detriment or injury to any. While he did not hold the doctrine of the equality of races, did maintain the great truth, bowever paradoxi- cai it might appear, that all men were cre- ated equal. That great truth had been announced first by a Counet! or state on the 4th of Jul 1776, but it was hever meaat to convey the idea that all men were created equal in all respects, physically, mentally and morally. 1t was, however, meant to assert the great law of nature that ali men had’ an equal right to justice and to stand pertectly,equal beiore the law. In proof of his Willingness to have ail natural rights secured to colored men he gent to the Clerk's desk and had read extracts from addresses made by him to the people of Georgia ; but he was opposed to this measure or to any one kin- dred to it, because of the want of the necessary power on the part of Congress under the constitution. He as- sumed that every member would admit that the powers ot Congress were specific and limited and that all the legislative powers which Congress conid rightfully exercise were held by delegation trom the people of the several States, and he contended that no new powers had been conterred on Congress vy either the fourteenth or fifteenth amendments to the constitution. The pro} remedy Was if the judgment of the courts, to be ren- dered in such way as Congress should provide, declaring any State act in violation of the rights of citizeas to be null and of no effect. He opposed the bill further be- cause of its inexpediency. Even if the power were un- questioned in ¢ 0 pass this law, he thought it would be inj unwise to exercise it. It would h matters to the States, in p Georgia desired it. Their religious and chureh org zations, except in the case of Catholics, were distinc’ trom thove ot the whites, and they had their own schools—even a college tor colored youth. They did not desire to have mixed schools, Mr. stephens occupied the fioor tor an hour and a quarter, having had his time extended twice. As usual, however, in the case of writien speeches, its delivery did oot command or re- ceive the atiention ot the House. ‘The peroration was in these words :— Ifyou. who call yourselves republicans, shall in obe- dietice to what you consider a party behest pass this bill in the vain expectation that ihe republican princl- ciples of the old and true Jeffersonian school are dead, be assured that you are indulging in a fatal delusion: ‘The old Jeffersonian democratic republican principles are not dead, and will never die so long as a true devotee of liberty lives. They may be buried tor a period, as Magna Charta was trodden under toot in England for more than halt a century, but these principles will come up with renewed onerey, as did these of Magna Charta, and that, too, at no distant da: Old Jeffer- sonian ‘emocratic republican principles dead! Indeed! When the tides of ocean cease to ebb and flow; when the winds of heaven are hushed into perpetual silence; when the clouds no longer thunder; when earth's elec: tric bolts are no Jonger felt or heard: when her internal fires go out, then, and not before, will these principles se ve heh, and not betore, will these principles cease to anit and move the juberty-loving masses of this country. Mr. Ransier, (rep.) of 8. ©., @ colored member, fol- lowed in a written speech in support of the bill, contend ing that there was no practical treedom in the Southern States for the colored people, and would not be so long as the matter was lett to the discretion of the severa) Stats. Mr. Miiss, dem.) of Texas, opposed the bill as an un- authorized and unconstitutional assumption of power. Mr. Extiot, (rep.), of obtained the floor, but yielded to a motion to adjourn. The Srzaxxn laid before the House a message from the President in reference to the ste Virginius, The Ey, Sg read and referred to the Committee on For- eign Affairs. e House then, at twemsy minutes to five P. M., ad- journed. BUFFALO BOARD OF TRADE. Burrat, N. Y., Jan. 5, 1874, Ata meeting of the Board of Trade to-day % committee was appointed to attend the Cheap Transportation Convention at Washington, and a Petition to Congress was passed asking for @ spe- cial act exempting boats irom ton dues, according to the decimon of the United States courts, thus preventing blackmail by government Oficials. &¢.. at Albany, Kondeut &c. THE NEW BANKRUPTCY BILL, The Substitute for the House Bill Beported by the Senate Ju- diciary Committee. Important Modifications, Elimina- tions and Additions. Prevention of Frauds by Creditors, Debtors or Assignees. Wasninaton, Jan. 5, 1874, The following is the substitute recommended by the Senate Judiciary Committee and reported by Senator Edmunds to-day, to take the place of the House bill to repeal the Bankruptcy law: Be it enacted, 4c. oan of tn ion 1¢ proper: the debtor, oF Any pa interest of the estate Brction That ti fle the receiver or assignee to ta and carry on the business thereof, when in its judgment as well as of the creditors will be promoted thereby; but not tor a period exceeding nine ‘ths trom the time the debior shall have been declared a bankrupt. COMPLETS CONTROL OF THE COURT OVER SALFS OF ESTATES. Cea nies olner eae grsored by fhe ne @ assignee shail sell the proj of the bapkra; whether real or personal, at pub! <A I amount with the least parcels and at such times and culated to produce the great pense; am ‘ourt, on the application of any party in interest shall have complete supervisory power over such sales, so that proj sold shail realize the largest sum, and the Co may in its discretion or cal ex MS order any real estate of the Lankrupt or any part thereof to be so! e cash in hand st the time of sale ree equal installments bearing e of seven per centum per it intervals ot not more than six two payments, rty ke an proper mortrage or Hen upon the pro tshiall be the duty of every nee ep ‘account of all moneys received of expended by him as such assignee, to which account every credilor shall at reasonable times have free access, If any assignee shall fail or neglect to faithtully “discharge his duties in the sale or disposition of property as above contemplated, it shall be the duty of Court to remove such assignee, and he shall forfeit all fees and emo- luments to which he might be entitled in connection with such sale; and if any assignee shall. in any manner, in violation of his duty ato unfairly or wrongfully sell or dispose of, or in any manner fraudulently or cor- ruptly combine, conspire or aj y person or Tsous, with intent to unfairly or wrongfully sell or jispose of the property committed to hischarge, he shall, upon proot thereof, be removed and forteit all fees or other compensation tor apy and all services in connec- tion with such bankrupt’s estate, aad upon conviction thereot before any court of competent jurisdiction shall be liable toa fine of not more than $1,000 or imprison- ment in the Penitentiary for a term of not exceeding two years, or both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the Court; and any person s0 combi , conspiring or agreeing with much assignee for the purpose aforesaid all, upon conviction, be liable to a like punishment. COMPRIENT WITNESS. Sec. 3.—That the following words shall be added to section 26 of said act:—‘-1 hat in all causes and trials aris ing or ordered under this act the alleged bankrupt and any party thereto shall be a competent witness.” ‘THE COURT HAS FULL POWER OF DISCHARGE. Sxc, 4—That in case of compulsory or involuntary bankruptcy the provisionsof ne vba or bd ah heer a thereof, or of any supplement thereto, requiring the pay- ment of any proportion of the debts of the bankrupt, or the assent of any portion of hts creditors asa condition of his discharge from hisdebts, shall not apply ; but he may, If otherwise entitled thereto, be discharged by the Court in the same manner and with the same effect as if ne had paid such percentum ot his debts, or asif the required Proportion ot his creditors had assented thereto. Ske. at in cases of involuntary or com- pulsory bankruptcy the period of four months men- toned in section 35 of the act to which this isan amend- ment is hereby changed to two months. but this provi- sion shall not take eflect until two months after the pas- sage of this act. and in the cases aforesaid the peri six months mentioned in said section 35 is hereby changed to three months, bat this provision shall not take effect until three months after the passage of this act ‘Sec. 6.—That section 35 of said act be, and the same is hereby amended as follows :—First, after the word “and” in line 11 insert the word “kno ao secondly. after the Word “attachment” in the same line insert the words “sequestration seizure ;” thirdly, after the word ‘‘and’ in line 20 insert the word “knowing.” SEo. 7.—That section 39 of said act of March 2, 1867, be amended so as to read as follows: REGARDING THE DEFRAUDING OF CREDITORS, {“See, 39.—That anv aforesaid, who, after the Jroin the State, district or te habitant with intent to def: absent, shall with such intent remain absent, or sb conceal himself to avoid the service of legal process in any action for the recovery ofa debt or demand prova- bie under this act, or shall conceal or remove any o° his property to avoid its being attached, taken or seques- tered on ‘legal process, or shall make any assignment, gif sale or conveyance or transier of his estate, roperty, rights or credits, either within the United Sates or ee intent to delay, detraud or hinder his ci or who has been arrested and held in custody, or by virtue of mesne pro- cess or execution issued out ‘or Court of any State, district or Territory within wnichwheh debtor resides, or hi roperty, founded upon a demand in its nature prov- able against a bankrupt’s estate under this act and for a sum ‘and. such process is remaining in force and not « reed by payment or in any other manner provided by the law of such State, district or Territory applicable thereto, for a period of 20 days. o has been actually imprisoned tor more than 20 days in a civil action founded on @ contract for the sum of $100 or “upwards; or who, being bankrupt or insolvent, or in contemplation of bankruptcy or in- solvency, shall make any payment, gift, grant, sale, con- veyance or transfer of money or other property, estate, rights or credits. or give any warrant to confess judg- ment or procure his property to be taken on legal’ pro- cess with intent to give @ preference to one or more of hus creditors or to any person oF ng who are or may be liable tor him as endor-ers, bail sureties or otherwise, or with the intent by such disposition of his property to defeat or delay the operation of this act; or who, being a banker, broker, merchant, trader, manutacturer or mimer, has fraudulently stopped payment, or who has stopped or suspended and not re- sumed payment of bis commercial paper within a of 40 days shalt be deemed to have committed an act of bankruptcy and sabiect to the con- ditions hereiuatter prescribed, shall be adjudged a bank- Tupt on the petition of one or more of his creditors, who shall constitute one-fourth thereof at least in number, and the aggregate of whose debts, Per under this act, amounts to at least one-third of the debts so prov- able, provided that such petition is brought within six months after such act of bankruptcy shall have been committed; and the provisions of this section shail apply to all cases of compulsory or involuntary bankruptcy commenced | sinee as well as to those commenced hereafter. And in all cases com- mMenced since said 1873 and prior to the of this act, as well to those commences after, the Court shall ascertain, upon reasonal to the creditors, whether one-fourth in number and one- third in amount thereof, as aforesaid, for one-fou: residue in th son residit f this act shall depart appear that such number and smount tioned the Court shall grant reasonable ing in cases heretofore commenced 20 hereafter commenced five days, within which other creditors may join in such petition, and if, after the ex- piration of such time so timited, the number ana amount shall comply with the requirements of this section the matter of tion of amonnt (ge jirements ie requiret ‘distntmed and, And if such shall this section the proceedings shall be in cases hereafter commenced, with costs, person shall be adjuaged a bankrupt the assignee ma: not answer recover back the money oF property so paid, conveyed, sold, assigned or ferred contrary to this act; pro- vided that the person receiving such payment or convey- ance had reasonable cause to believe that the debtor was isolvent and knew thata fraud on this act was intended, and such person, it a creditor, shall not, in cases of ac: tual fraud on his part, be allowed to prove for more than a moiety ot his debt, and this limitation on the proof of debts shall apply to cases of voluntary as well as invol- untary bankreptey, and the petition of creaitors under this section may be’ sufficiently verifled by the onths of th ba firgt five signers thereof, if 0 many there be. ‘Suc. 8. —That section 40 of said act be amenaed by add- ing at the end thereot the following words:—“And if on the return day of the order to show cause as aforesaid the Court shali be satistied that the requirement of sec- Yon 39 of said act as to the number and amount of peti- toning creditors has been complied with, or if within the time provided for in section 39 of this'act creditors sufficient in numbers and amount shall sign such peti- tion, so as to make a total of one-quarter In number of the creditors, and one-third in the amount of the proba- ‘Me debts against the bankrapts, the Court shall so ad- judge, which judgment shall be final. Otherwise it shall disiniss the proceedings im cases hereafter commenced, with costs.” ESTATES PARTIALLY ADMINISTERED, Src. 9.—That section 41 of said act be amended as fol- n line eight, strike out all of said section, and insert the words “and unless hearing or trial it shall appear to the satis- ‘as the case may be 1 petition are true, oF it it shall appear that the debtor Lf and satisfied all liens upon his property, in case existence of such liens was the Grounds of the proceedings, the whole Proceedings shail be dismissed and the respondent shall recover costs, and all proceedings in baaseapicy may be discontinued on reasonable notice an Pecitey 3 with the Spproval of the Court, and upon tne in writing of said debtor and not less than one- id amount; or in case all the creditors and such debtor assent thereto such dis- continuance shall be ordered and entered, and all » ties shall be remitted in either case the same and duties exiting at the date of the filing of the Ret for bankruptcy, except so far as such estate shall have been roi! administered and disposed of; tthe Court shall have er to make all needful orders and decrees vo carry the foreign provision into effect." COMPOSITION WiTH CREDITORS, Sxc, 10.—That the tollowing provision be added to sec- tion 43 ot said net:— ‘That in all cases of bankruptcy now pending or to be pepe ay oy by or aga: any person, whether an adjudicat in bankruptcy shail have been had or not, the creditors of snch alleged bankrupt may, at a meeting he direetion of the Court. and upon not less #’ notice to each other known creditor of the and purpose of such meeting, such notices to or oinerwise as the Court may direct, combosition proposed by the debtor sl Le accepted in satistaction of the depts due to them from the debtor. and such resolution shall be operative, having been passed by a majority de number ‘and three-fourths in value of the eredi- ‘8 of the debtor assembled at such meeting, either in person or by proxy, and shall be confirmed by the signatures thereto of the debtor and —— in number and ——— in value of the creditors of the debtor; and, in calculating a majority for the purposes of a composi: tion under this section, creditors whose debt: ount to sums not exceeding 9% shall be reckoned in the majority 1a Calan, et not in the majority in Humber) and the value hts: ition names ‘and’ ad of, thi a 8908 10 acpi Are due. Such mm some one in his behalf, Il pro- the whole of oT ‘ ned ee c tl five id upon . aire w Tesolution has bee in'the Gator directed br tus section. "and Wsalisded that it NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1874.—TRIPLE. SHEET. beeratiet traraaats eredi ior may, by resolution passed be he gy 4 them without pre under such, cree whe do gu h bill or note, Any lebtor in the statement of his debis DB ‘and with his creditors. Every such com- priorities declared 1 said act, payment or satisfaction in money debtor in Devporsiog to the @mount ot their imsecured debts or their debts in respect to which any such security shall h: mn duly surrendered ond up. The provisions position le ursuance of this tion may be enforced by the Court on a motion made in a summary manner by any person interested and ~ asonable notice, and any dlaobadiiice to the order o the Court made on such motion shall be deemed to be a contempt of Court. Rules and regulations of the Court may be made in relation to the proceedings and com sition herein provided tor in the same manner and to i jourt, on notice, satistaciory ing, that a composition under this section cannot, in con- sequence of legal difoultics or for any suficient cause, proceed without injustice or undue dela: or to the debtor, Court may refuse to acoept sn confirm such coinposition or may set the same aside, and, in elther cage, the debtor shall be proceeded with as a bankrupt In contormity with provisions of law, and Proceedings may be bad accordmgly. | And the time uring which such composition shall have been in force shall not, in such case, be computed in calculating periods of time prescribed. by said act, Section 11 provides that from and after the passage of this act the f-es, commissions, charges and ali allow. ances, excepting actual and necessary disbursements, of and to be made agents, marshals, mes- sengers, ees and registers in cases of bankruptcy, Boe be reduced to one-half of the fees, commissions, ol and allowances heretofore provided for or maa in like cases, provided jis section shall be and re- main in force until tl stices of the Supreme Court of the United States shall make and promulgate new rules and regulations in respect to the matters aforesaid un- der powers conferred upon them by sections 10 and 47 of said acts and no longer. And said Justices shall ba Power under said sections by general regulations to sim- plity and consolidate the duties so far as in their judg- ment will conduce to the benefit of creditors of the regis- e assignee or marshal, and to the end that prolixity, el and unnece: expense nay be avoided. ion 12 provides that al! acts and parts of acts in- consistent with the provisions of this act be and the same are hereby repeal PUBLIC OPINION IN REGARD TO WILLIAMS, Remarkable Statement in a Republicam Print. {From the New York Evening Post (republican—- William Cullen Bryant) , Jan. 5.. A UNANIMOUS OPINION. If the members of the United States Senate who have recently made a flying visit to their nomes were at the pains to inquire into public opinion, they must have found a singular unanimity on one subject. They must have jound that almost with- out exception men of all parties and all varieties of opinion on other subjects agree in deprecating the appointment of Mr. Willlams to the place of Chie! Justice. Certainly, so far as the newspapers represent the sentiment of the community,.we have never known a more general concurrence. The republican journals coincide with the demo- cratic, while the more independent only re-echo the expressions of their partisan contemporaries, In this city, for example, the Times advertises itself as the only republican newspaper; but the Times a few days ago recommended earnestly that this nomination should be withdrawn. Harper's Weekly, which has been distinguished for the zeal and ability witn which it has supported the admin- istration, condemns the nomination in unequivocal terms, 88 unworthy of the nation and discreditapie to the party. Those great religious weeklies, the Independent and the Christian Union, which during the war and since, in the several Presidential elec- tions, have rendered a service to republicanism which it is not easy to overestimate, speak in the same emphatic manner. We do not quote their language, because it has already reached our Teaders and thousands of others in every part of the country. The ground of the opposition to Mr. Williams is not contained in what are popularly calied the “charges” against him, which, whether true or faise, do not touch the real issue in the case. Whether he was engaged, as it is alleged, in abemieoes Douce! intrigues in Oregon, or whether he has used the money of the State in providing a carriage for the needs of hia family, are not the ne in question. Supposing these allegations to true, they of course constitute a fatal objection toone who aspires to the dignity of the highest judicial position in the land, » Supposing them not to be true, their untruth would not be a reason tor confirming the nomination. What the country feels in regard to Mr. Williams is his proiessional unfitness ior the post to which he is hamed. He ranks, in the estimation of those who are best qualified to judgo him, as a fourth or fifth rate lawyer. He has had but little experience in the practice of his art, and he is not, as his record as Attorney General proves, conversant with the questions that are likely to come up before the Su- preme Court—the august tribunal of last resort. Now, that tribunal requires to be fortified with all the strength of talent and character that can be given to it. Of late years it has not ore in public Tepute. The circumstances attending the famous legal tender decision disturbed the confidence of the public in its judgment, if not in its integrity. We have almost ceased to consider it as the solemn areopagus of the nation, in which the profoundest ‘wisdom and learning sit enthroned by the side of the purest patriotism and virtue. But the trust it bas lost might easily be recovered and restored by @ good selection tor the Chief Justiceship. Put a man of elevated character, of known eminence in his profession, of universal repute as a lawyer and @ man, in the office, and the temporary cloud that has fallen upon the Court will quickly pass away. It 18 no disrespect to the President on the part of the Senate to express a disapproval of his choice. They as well as he are responsible for the result. They are purposely made a part of the ap- pointing power, that in a matter of such vast mo- ment as this no mistakes may be committed. Their duty, indeed, to the President, as well as the country, demands the most conscientious and independent consideration of the suvdject. It would be an almost irretrievable error to place an interior or incompetent person for his litetime— which may be for the next 20 or 30 years—in a po- sition to review and decide the most vital judicial questions, and that olten involve the most impor- tant points of philosophical if not practical politics; and no party or personal objects should be allowed to control the judgment of the senate. Even Washington, as we have lately been re- minded by a writer in the Nation, with all the ven- eration and respect that was ielt tor him by bis contemporaries, was Lot exempted from the con- stitutional surveillance of the Senate. When he nominated Rutleage, of South Carolina, to the Su- preme Bench, though Rutledge was one of the fore- most lawyers of the day, a distinguished states- man anda Lpactios of Revolutionary fame, the Sen- ate rejected the nomination, [ts members con- ceived that men better fitted for the place than Rutledge could be found, and they did not hesitate to exercise their prerogative in saying as much to the illustrious Father oj His Country. Washington, with the grace that always tempered his dignity, admitting his own possible mistake, yielded to the superior judgment of the Senate and suggested an- other name. History has never yet informed us that either party to the disagreement suffered for its action in the minds of the people. THE STIGMATA. The California Miracle Proves To Be 2 Fraud. [From the San Francisco Post.} Last spring a young girl named Collins excited @great sensation in this city by her declaration that she had been visited by the Virgin, and by the appearance upon her hands, feet, side and head of the stigmata, or marks of crucifixion. The story is briefly thus:—Miss Collins, who had been educated at the CONVENT OF NOTRE DAME, in San José, seemed of a deeply religious dispose tion, and, with a companion, a Miss Armer, entered upon a life of religion and charity, having left her father’s house ana with Miss Armer rented a house, where shey instructed little children, relieved the sick, &c. In January last she was taken violently ill, and after s6meé days’ sickness was apparently bout to die, she went into what seemed a swoon, and recovered perfectly , declaring that she was cured. She stated that THE BLRSSED VIRGIN during the swoon, expressed ap- = had come to’ roval of he: told her what to do, Some e after this gan to complain of pain in her temples and in ‘bands and feet, and on the Fri- day before Good Friday—the Feast of the Seven Dolors—the stigmata became clearly visible in bloody spots on the hands, feet, side and her temples, ON GOOD FRIDAY she seemed to suffer invense agony, and the stig- mata was again more clearly visible. Quite a num- ber of respeciable people were convinced that it was, TN REALITY, A MIRACLE, and the case, which was firat made public in the Post, gave rise to a great deal of discussion. Te thorities of the Caine Gharen carefull petra ned from saying whether pod but ~ oe > ‘thon of he commonly not; ave vr believed in it, whe another iarge portion ecomed atit RIDICULOUS AND PREPOSTEROUS. After a great deal had been said and written of the case, Miss Collins and ber friend, Miss Armer, dropped out of sight. We now learn that they were sent, by order 0! the Azcboienep. to the house of the Sisters of Charity, Mount lose, There ‘Miss Collins was put under the medical charge of Dr. Shorb, and was carefully watched night and day, not being suffered to PASS A MOMENT UNOBSERVED. This close scrutiny at last developed the fact that she herself was tl thor of her stigmata, which she produced by picking her hands, with her nails, The moment this was discovered she bi treated as the impostress which she really is, ai HAS GONE OFF SOMEWHERE; the Archbishop says he does not know where. AS we understand it, no suspicion attaches to Miss Armer, her companion, though it seems impossible that should have been deluded by such & transparent trick of her close associate. Miss Armer herseif has entered a convent. So ends this ape miracle. It is creditable to the Cath- clic ofictals that they did not accept the girl's story, but put it to the vigorous examination that detected its falsehood. THE BAPTIST PASTORS’ CONFERENCE. Ca a ET A Substitute tor Infant Baptism—De- mand for Sprinkling by Parents— Interesting Discussion. A very fair representation of the Baptist pastors of New York and vicinity gathered yesterday aiter- noon in the Publication Rooms, at No. 76 Ninth street. Tie Special toptc of interest to be dis- cussed, according to previous appointment, was the alleged doctrine of Calvinism, but the essayist, Dr. Parmlee, and the critic, Dr. Reea, were both absent, and the meeting was thrown on its own resources to find something to talk about. In its dilemma @ call was made for Dr. Barnard, of Pater- son, to present some practical topic for the alter- noon’s discussion, The Doctor promptly re- sponded, and suggested the question which of all others the meeting needed most to understand, viz. :—What 18 the best way to conduct a Baptist ministers’ donference? A roar of laughter eted the happy hit, but the meeting med it too important to be allowed to go with @ iaug! and Dr. Parmiee was requested to present his thoughts upon it. He did 80, suggesting, among other things, how they might profitably discuss their several’ church ar- angements, the different methods of preaching, the phases of scientific, theological or intellectual thought that are constantly appearing, the most practical methods of perform! pastoral work, and various other important practical topics which must necessarily press on their attention 1n their ministerial work. BAPTIST SUBSTITUTE FOR INFANT BAPTISM. The discussion was participated in by Rev. Messrs. Norton, Rhodes, P. L. Davies, McArthur, Spellman and others, and diverged into an inquiry as to the dnty of Baptist pastors to young chti- dren, They are frequently called upon to baptize intants, sick or dying, by sprinkling; but holding only to believers’ baptism, and that by immersion, they must {nevitably refuse. This refusal some- times causes griet to the parents, who have a sort of superstitious belief that the baptism of their children un¢er such circumstances does the little one’s good.’ Brother Speliman wanted the advice rethren whether it would be proper for him in such cases to take the children in his arms as the Saviouf did and to biess them in the name of the Lord. . Miller and Mr. Browner and others do respond to calls in thts way. Mr, Browner cited @ case where recently he was called to sprinkle a child wbo'/was dying. The family were Presby- terians, bat their own pastor was absent from the city, and another, to whom they applied, refused to baptize the dying child unless the ts with- drew thefr letters from their own and united with this pastor’s church. This they retused to do. Mr. Browner took the babe in his arms and asked God's biessing upon it, and the result has been that the parents and the other children have since jomed bh church and Sabbath school. Dr. Ban- vard méntioned @ case where he also was re- quested once to SPRINKLE A BABE over the dead body of its father. He refused. Mr, McArthur\ remarked that it is not so much the sprinkling of their children that parents eck a8 something to be done which shall satisfy their own scruples and the child be constructively benefited. He therefore has made it a regular practice to take the children in nig arms and pray for them and over them. The discussion was quite interesting, and took other and practical iorms of thought for future discussion. The essayist and critic who 80 disappointed the meeting were held respon sible tor their utterances on the first Monday in arcl Dr. Cutting addressed the Conference on the in- terests of the higher educational mstitutions of the denomination. The colleges and seminaries in Chicago, Greenville (8. C.), Jeweil College in Mis- sour and others are now in great need of imme- diate help, eise their doors must be closed, The ali salaries of the faculties are unpaid, and the students (a large proportion of whom are prepar- ing for the ministry) cannot pursue their studies unless they receive prompt assistance. dr. Cut- ting and the Executive Committee of the Educa- tional Commission have prepared an appeal to the denomination for such help, THE METHODIST MINISTERS, Yesterday was devotional day with the Methodist ministers. Some of them reviewed events in their own lives and experience, in that of their churches and in the nation during the past year, and re- solved to do better and be better fur the year be- tore them. Interesting reports of the Watch Night services were given by many o! the preachers. Pastor Hedstrom very properly magnified the Scan- dinavian work kere and iu Northern Europe. Twenty-nine years he has held Watch Night ser- vices in the bethel ship, and last Wednesday night this place was crowded and souls were converted. Between 6,000 and 7,000 Scandinavian ships have come to this port during the past year, and not one of them returned without taking on board some messenger of the Gospel, Father De Vinne, @ veteran in the ministry, very oriefly but interestingly reterred to his conversion in Albany, N. Y., 64 years ago. He had been an opponent of Methodism, but bad been trying to find Christ. Curiosity took him into a Methodist Watch Night meeting where he heard a recently converted Roman Catholic man relate pis experience, which 80 moved him that he was awakened, and ina short time thereafter was converted. Other testi- montes and remarks were equally interesting. Reference having been made to the memorial to Dr. Emile Cuok, of Paris, who barely escaped from the Ville du Havre, Dr. Foss announced that he, as One of the committee appointed last week, Nad re- ceived $95 and had a promise of $50 more, but it was necessary that what the breihren intended to do they should do quickly, for Pastor Cook lost everything except his life and the clothes he wore, Dr. Wheatley was appointed to talk next Mon- day on what, if any, new features ure necessary in our preaching to meet the demands of the new questions spring up around us. EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH CONFERENCE, The Episcopalian ministers held their regalar Church Conference yesterday aiternoon in the chapel of the Church of the Incarnation, corner of Madison avenue ani Thirty-flith street, the Rev. Dr. Howland presiding. Afver the reading of the minutes of the previous Conference the Rev. Dr. Ryland was designated to prepare a paper on the position the Church should take toward amusements, the essay to be read at the next stated Conference. The committee hav- ing in charge the subject of concerted action among the Episcopalian pastors in the duty of caring for the poor ana distributing to them the alms given by the congregations reported strongly in favor of a decisive step in this direction, but did not present an; Long Peeping gh loti) to leave | the selection he means to employed to the united lom of the Church. The committee was instructed to request the Bishop of the diocese to call & public meeting tor the general consideration of the question. From the remarks made by some of the pastors yesterday, it would seem that there is constantiy being at- tempted upon clergymen of ail denominations the grossest imposition by persons seeking the chari- ties belonging to the churches. Tne object to be pe by this united action of the Episcopalians is to prevent a continuance of this fraud, and by securing system and order, to be able to donate some of the moneys not needed in the wealthier parishes to the poor in less favored districts, A lengthy paper was read by the Kev. Dr. Wasb- burne on “Reason and Faith,’ it being the same read by that gentlemen at one of the recent Evan- Goon Alliance meetings. At the conclusion of he reading of the paper an interesting discussion took place, the ideas expressed being all intended to elucidate the intricate objections urged by ra- tonaliste and materialists to orthodox religion. DARING ROBBERIES IN HOBOKEN. During the past two weeks a gang of thieves have made Hoboken a very successful base of operations. From various houses in the city rugs, overcoats and other valuables were abstracted about dusk. Some time after midi it Schiatter’s store was plundered, and the y Seminary on Sunday morn- was robbed in 0] aay, Ear! feat aS aren No, 174 Hudson ing the residence of stiees, was broken into and gutted to the extent of $600 worth of valuabl iy silverware. Chief Donavan has taken utmost precautions against similar vagaries 0@ the partor the New York sharpers, ANDREW'S BACK PAY. A Chapter from. the Seoret History of the Old Park Commission. Comptroller Green as a Salary Grabbor—Tho Immaculate Bil! ‘Fighter Pays Himself Noarly $20,000 in One Year—Can Reformers Do Such Things and John Foley Not Know It? — New Yoru, Jan. 5, 1676 TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THR Orry oy New Yor«:— In these days, when 80 Much is said about back pay, it may be interesting to you—as it has been * expensive—to know What amount of BACK PAY Andrew H. Green has taken from the city trea» ury at different times as Park) Commissioner, as Park Comptroller and Park Treasurer. On July 18, 1868, Mr. Green, as Treasurer of the Board of Commissioncrs of the Park, paid to himself for three years’ back pay—viz., for 1365, 1866 and 1867, SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, as shown by the following receipt:— New York, July 18, 1863. Say ae fame OF BT) 88 POLNDREW H. GREEN. The following is @ copy of the resolution re~ terred to:— Reso! That th b for the efficient services roundered by Bim ag*tenatter in essutiny ihe Board out of the various duties imposed upon it by the various acts of the between January 1, I 8 id January 1, 1868, the sum of $7,500 in addition to hia salary as heretofore allowed by ee Board for that pe- By Juty 1, 1868, Andrew H. Green, Treasurer, paid himsell, for six months) back pay, TWELVS HUNDRED AND ¥IPFY DOLLARS, included in the following receipt :— . Naw Youre, Jaty 1, 1868 Recetved, from the Board of Commissioners ot the Gem tral Park, the sum ot $1,875, being in fall payme: it for: iting oR ey TM Ld ‘al compensa’ ar, Migwed by the ‘Board. ANDREW H. GRERN- May 11, 1865, Andrew H. Green, Treasurer, himself, for further back pay for 1863 and 1864, FIVE THOUBAND DOLLARS. Aspecial committee reported May 11, 1865, to pay, additional salary to the treasurer for tho past WO Masai) bogs § December, 1864, the sum of $2,000 per year. How this fraud on the paxpezers| was managed at the secret meetings of the Park! by GREEN AND HIB ASSOCIATE, FIELDS, the sila Tyde explain:— At s meeting of tne Board of Commissioners June 19, 1868, on motion of Commissioner Fields, aa Paka sil ahe ate gommee of the Pi ther +5 paid vices on works out ark, work of com) the history of the Park, be refer: Te Anaieing Conmalttes to report Commissioner Fields aiso moved that the sabject; of fixing a suitable compensation to the Treasarer! of the Board, to date from January Mi 1868, be re-' ferred to the Auditing Committee with power. TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR LIGHTNING REPORT. The Auditing Committee a trees at once to pay: Andrew H. Green a salary of wer per ee b= ing back from Jantary 1, 1 ndrew Green, April e day Swee: : pos, session or the Department of, Parks), Treasurer) Green or out cd paid himself for sher back ag follows :— Londuag dei New Yous, Apri 2. 1 Recetved, from the Board of Commissioners of the Con- frat Park, the sum of $3,527, in tull payment of the fol- Horsutvices 9s treasurer, from April 1 to 20 in clusive, at $10,000 per annum For bal: of statuary, allowance, a8 Goi from April 17, 1957, to April , 1870. For expenses incarrea in Visits Washington during the years 1865 and TORR). ..eesreceessedeenesseees e New Yor, April 20, 1870, Received, from Andrew H. . Green, Bsq., Treasurer rd of Commissiouers of the Central Park, $3,637, in nits Da igen of is bt ANDBE| GREBX 2777 “and 93,527 45 WH. While the whole community were under the im Pression that no salary whatever ‘was al or aid to any member of the Park Commission, Mr, ireen Managed to pay himself at the expense of the taxpayers for one single year the large sum of BIGHTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY. DOLLA! as follows :— Andrew H. Green, salary for Treasurer. Andrew H. Green, back pay......... Total for one year—1868. THE STATEN ISLAND BOATS AND THE FOG. The Heraid Steam Yacht to the Rescue or Abandoned Passengers. To THE Epiror or THE HERALD:— It ts but just and generous to publicly thank the captain and crew of one of your fleet of news yachts for taking down, on Saturday night, 3d inst., to Staten Island, the hundred and odd pas- sengers leit by the “gentlemanly and obliging” Superintendent of the Quarantine ferry, at its “elegant and commodious quarters” foot of White- hall street,on that night. Saturday was foggy, and the last boat on the above ferry left Whitehall slip at half-past six P.M, under the command of Captain Braisted, taking with her all the dock men who lived on the istand, the Superintendent stating no other trip would be made ‘unless he could see New York from Staten Island.” We must give him credit for keeping his word, at least on that occasion. Before nine P. M. the fog lifted, and so remained, sufficiently to see Governor’s Island dis- tinctly, and the different ferry fog bells had ceased ringing, yet no boat appeared. A gentleman just returned from Boston, 3 resident of Clifton, Staten Island, telegraphed to the Superintendent, ‘Send up boat; night clear; 100 persons waiting.” Still no boat, and after waiting till half-past eleven a number of persons leit to seek beds, but leaving about 100 at the ferry, many of whom were poor Persops with their week’s marketing, no smail le veing mothers with young children at ome needing their care, But what cared the “gentlemanly and obliging’? Superintendent for that? Literally nothing, as too oiten illustrated in similar cases. Fortunately one of your news fleet put in at Whitehail slp, at twelve o'clock at midnight, tor water, and cheerfully took tue people down. With the influence your powerfui journal is ad- mitted to have over public men and corporstions, Wwe think @ word from you would have an influence on the company, which the combined power of its Patrons has heretofore tailed to exercise. But recently passengers for Quarantine and Stapleton were all landed at Clifton, obliging many as weil as gentlemen, to take carriages to reach their homes, near Quarantine and New Brighton, all of which could have been avoiaed by the rae} and eflicient” Superintendent. Possibly some 0! the deck hands of your boat might be induced, in foggy weather, to offer their services as pilots to the company. WE! ELD. Another Grateful Sufferer. New York, Jan. 5, 1874, To THE Epirox oF THE HeraLp:— Iam confident that 1 express the feelings of all those who on last Saturday night were, like my- self, indebted solely to your kindness and eater- prise for the means of transportation to their homes, when I say that our gratitude to you and the captain of your yacht is only equalied by our indignation at the conduct of the officers of the Staten Isiand Ferry Company. Our only hope of relief from this odious mono) ig in the indepen- dent press. Long may the LD and its yaoht continue to pioneer the cause of the panie! JOE YOUNG'S “IRREGULARITY,” A Newark Official Fined for Slandering ‘ @ Taxpayer. Yesterday afternoon Justice Paulin, of Newark, rendered a Gecision in the case o1 ex-Judge Joseph 9% Young, one of the City Ball saints, who was tried on Saturday under the “Corner Loater" act on a charge of having called Mr. Joseph Cohen, a respectable taxpayer, ‘a thief,” “a liar” and “a nasty Jew,” besides threatening bodily harm, It appears that on Saturday a week ago Cohen called ‘at the City Hall to settie a bill the city had against him in connection with the Central square ‘im- provement.” Young felt very sore towards Conen, who, a8 a member pf the “Oitisens’ Investigating Committee,” had signed a re- port describing some transaction in ‘which ie was made uite lain that Joe fixed certain public matters so that the produce the least for the public and the most for the members of the City Hail Ring. At who is rather small of stat sight of Conen, ex-J unbosomed himself freely. He out his wrath on Cohen, and almost drove him from the public office. Cohen, t wrathy. He went before the Justice, made his (and had the loose tongued Joe hauled a trial sama” inti Reteasa fen Bowes city ncluc the wes down to the Police Court a co reserved his decision tll yest when he de- livered it, declaring that Joe w: Rates the a re Me alleged, and fine of $20 and costs of Court, Alter this oitlzeng will probably be treated with considerably more at the Cty Hall than heretofore.