The New York Herald Newspaper, January 7, 1879, Page 3

THE STATE CAPITAL. Local Statesmen Exercised Over the Speakership, ALVORD AHEAD. Sloan's “High Moral” Friends Hard at Work, TO-NIGHT’S FESTIVITIES, A Great Crowd Expected at the New Capitol. [BY TELEGRAPH TO TRE HERALD.) _ Atpany, Jan. 6, 1879. The ip controversy remains an open one owing ¢ fact of the detention of about thirty of the republican mombers. The storm has kept ba the trains from the west, so that the anxious legis- lators from that section of the State remain on the road in a state of nervous uncertainty. It is under- stood that nearly all of these members are friends of Mr. Alvord. When the caucus will be held, whether to-morrow night or Wednesday morning, has not yet been settled, The arrival of the absent ones can alone decide the important question. The speculators have become wearied in their prognos- tications, The outlook remains about tho same, with Alvord's chances still in the ascendant. If a caucus wero held to-day it is thought that Sloan ‘would be tho winning man, as a majority of his supporters havo been on the ground ,for several days; but it requires forty-nine republican members of the present Assombly to secure the necessary majority to go into caucus. With Alvord’s friends objecting, which they have a perfect right to do, in view of the common usages of the party, of course no gathering of this character can take place until a full representation is on hand. When the persons engaged in pressing Mr. Alvord’s claims are considered it seems perfectly plain that he will prove the successful candi- date, ‘The “machine” is undoubtedly for him. _ When you seo. such political leaders as ox-Collector Tom Murphy, Insurance Superintendent Smythe, United States Marshal Payne, ex-Shoriff Daggett, Sheridan Shook, cx-United States District Attornoy Bliss and others of that stamp doing their best to elect Alvord, it is nota difficult conclusion to arriye at that the ‘‘machine” is really running at full heaa on the track of the Syracuse statesman. ALYORD'S ¥RIENDS OFFERING BETS. “I will offer to bet vou $1,000 to $750," gaid ox- Sheriff Deggett, of Brooklyn, this afternoon at the Del- avan, to Assemblyman Skinner, ‘that Alvord will be the next Speaker.” “I have not the money to bet; if I had it I would,” ered Skinner. ‘I will lend you the $750 and you can hold the stakes,” responded Daggett. Skinner is an ardent advocate of Sloan's claims for the Speakership. Skinner turned on his heel and walked off, amid the smiles of a crowd who had conragated, to hear the discussion. Straws show which way the wind blows, and unless ® remarkable cl e comes over the condi- tion of affairs at Albany between row and to-morrow night «Old Salt” will be the presiding offi- cer of the Assembly for 1879. The cl that Conk- ling’s lieutenants are divided in their a! nee to Sloan and Alvord is the truthful one, but there is no doubt that tho majority of them, and by far the most influential, are on the side of Alvord. “The cor- a influences, too, at work in interest. The representatives of railroads, in- _ Surance, banking, excise and canal legislation, how- ever, when they come to Albany do not advertise their presence either in the or mi placards upon their backs. They work secretly, td always in the dark. agents may be found ar members of the Senate and the House. Sala- ies. SLOAN’S HIGH ‘MORAL ‘POLLOWERS. On the other hand it is claimed that Sloan's sup- ra are mere sympathetic politicians, who believe the “high moral” doctrines, but tako all the cliances on the “low moral” plan whenever they think nod is looking at them. It is cited as a sig- nificant fact by some that many of ex-Governor Til- deu’s friends are working secretly in the in- terest of Sloan. -They say that the success of Sloan's fxction would promote disorganization ix =the republican ranks, This evening the canvess for Alvord is im full blast in tho rooms of ex: inch of und Speaker Husted. bbl t8 is being contested, and nothing will be left undone to secure victory. It is looked upon as significant that here can be found the imajority of the republican leaders who have yet put in an appearance on the battlefield. The gossip goes on with the frequently repeated caution to the RALD correspondent, ‘Do not give me as for = this that “statement; if romise this 1 will talk — freely Charles H Swan, ex-Comptroller Green's former legislativ agent, ix working hard for Alvord, “I tell you,” re- marke: one of the gossippers, “the showing of the Henacp this morning that Sloan or his friends have Gisposed of the leading committees caused quite flutter. Many who were supposed to be tor the Oswego statesman haye now gone over to Alvord.” “Sloan's said a second, ‘“remin me of just let out in the wi ter when there is snow on the ground, the boys want to see who will get their sled so as to be the first to ride down hill. Alvord has the real live workers with him. Sloan's friends all expect leading positions on committecs.”" “Sloan,” agserte 4 a third, “being a high, tal! man and a forwarder, is desirous ct building up Oswego as against Buffalo and other Western towns along tho line of the Erie, west of Syracuse. This will lose him neariy all the members from these sec- tions.” “His connection with the Midland wilt hurt him along the line of that railroad,” said another. “It will be remeinbered that the road was the cause of placing Littlejohn on the list of retired states- men. It was the means of corapelling taxpayers hose towns were bonded) to pay the expenses of uilding.. POTENT INFLUENCE. Thus goes the gossip of the Atvord men in general ‘at Husted’s headquarters to-night. The leaders on that side also that, in case Atvord is Speaker, it will be mainly due to the efforts of ‘Bald Eugie,”” of Westchester (now of Rockland), who, it is further claimed, would have been clected himself had ho re- mained in the ficld. Another these #8 that Congressman who is chief leader in the Sloen-campaigu, has ambitions political hopes for the future in case of the success of his . candidate, They allege that he ney, has his eye upon the United States Senatorial chair to be made vacant two years hence, when Francis Kernan’s’ term expites. A victory of wich a character as the election of Sloan over the resent combined forces, as would give Mil- ler political prestige of great importance to him in future campaigns. This is a picture of the aspect of the canvass at ten o'clock to-night, Its warmth and earnestness 18 quito evident, Calm, dispassionate, fair minded to think that it would be much bettor, in order to heal all differences and solidly cement the party, to select such a man as Dr. I, 1. Hayes for a comproinise candidate. If the gorst; are correct there seem to be well founded and serious objections to both Alvord sud Sloan, Then why not take up an independent, able man like Hayes? Itis not yet too late to heal all wranglings, and several reput members with whom I conversed in the crowded halls of the Delevan this evening, express themselves in favor of such » programme. THE NEW CAPITOL RECEPTION, The reception at the new Capitol to-morrow night has reccived considerable attention among Albanians. Almost everybody of public mark in the country has been invited; but it is doubtful if more than a score of them will take part in the ceremonies, Of course, nearly all the Senators and Ai blymen, with their wives, sons, daughters and other relations will be present, together with hosts of greater or lesser itical liyhts. Capitol is as yot nothing moro than a huge barn, It will probably take three more years betore it is really ready for decent occupancy. Only three or four Foomis are properly Atted up. ‘The Legislature hos appropriated at various times sinee 1865 for the work the enormous sum of $?,54,200, nearly all of which has been expended, It is likely to cost several millions more re it is completed, The arrangements of the Senate and Assembly chambers, as to accommodating the representatives of the press, are simply abominable. is is most noticeable in the Assembly, The reporters are placed in a high gallery, away behind the Speaker's chair, where they can y hear a word that is said or get access to @ bill that is introduced, Such an arrange- ayent would lead to the inf that the managers of the Capitol intended the pul should know little of legixlative doings, at least so far ag objéctionnble Ineasures are concerned. It is understood, however, that different ta will bo mado in this texpect when the Assembly is organized, liticians seem & ROW AT THE DELAVAN—-tWO POLITICIANS HAVE A “‘SET-TO"—CALLS TOR THE POLICE SLOAN STILL IN THE VAN FOR SPEAKER, (Bx TELEGRAPH To THE HERALD. } ALBANY, Jan. 6—11:30 P, M. ‘The truth is, the “new” | NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1879.-TRIPLE SHEEY. hour. to-night..was exesedingly lively, In fact, it looked af one time as if we were to have bloodshed, The vestibules and barroom were packed With politicians interested in the Speakership controversy and persons who had come to attend the reception at the State Capitol. The democratic catins had just adjourned unti! to-mor- row morning, only fourteen Assemblymen from that side having put ip an appearance. Ex-Sheritf Daggett, of Brooklyn, accompanied by a man named Kane, formerly a sleeping car conductor on the Cen- tral Railroad, and several other politicians, were engaged in travelling from the barroom to the hotel been out Sdosige to bet on the result of the “I will bet $1,000 to $150,"" said Mr. Daggett, “that old Tom Alv is next er.”” least’one hundred times | “This offer was made ai without any takers. “I will that,” af last said Assemblyman Skin- ner, a strong Sloan man, who was blutfed off at an earlier hour of thé day on the bét of $1,000 th ~ be a ieereiein a asap ob the bet,” whisper enterprisin; mn ex-Assem- blyman. ‘I will “take 8 aheltier third, said a second Sloan man. The remarks were addressed to Skinger. The ent. sing Sloanites then “pooled their issues’ at $50 a and Daggett ‘was accor! ‘The barroom was again visited, Kane by this time felt the effects of his frequent visits to that locality. He joined in the shout, ‘$1,000 to $50 that Old Tom Alvord will be next cer,”” ‘The crowd surged around the betting politic: rr, A FIGHT, “You haven't got a thousund cents,” said s man named Grady, from Cohoes, said to be a Sloan advo- cate, In pe he this assertion Grady grappled Kane by the ie endl Sregyod him several feet. The crowd of several excited politicians: surged back and forth near the gombatants as the struggled fiercely. Some tried to separate them, Then came blows from men. They rained thick and fast. Charles Leland, one of the proprietors of the Delavan, rang the alarm for thw police. He next stood upon the office counter wildy flourishing his armas, “This must be st !" he fericd out. Notwithstanding the appeal the: fight went on, and it ap at one time as it there would be a general mzicée. At length the men were arated without any apparent duim- age to either , and the crowd went back to its busy buzz of cateus and prophecy. Among the egtivals to-night from New York . m New York are John J. O’Brien, chief of the Bureau of Election; Al- dermen Biglin and Perley, Hugh Hastings and other local ublicans, They are all in favor of Alvord, Thurlow We: 0 arrived here to-night, when ho Was surro! numerous politicians to ascertain his choice for Speaker. He expressed his preference for Alvord. ALL ABOUT SUGAR. A DISCUSSION OF ITS TARIFF AND ADULTERA- TIONS CAUSES QUITE A LIVELY TIME AT CHICK- ERING HALL, A meeting was held last night at Chickering Hall to favor a revision of the tariff and to protest against adulterations in sugar and- syrups. Mr. Cyrus W. Field presided, and on the platform were a number of distinguished gentlemen, among them David <A. Wells, Dwight Townsend, and the venerable Peter Cooper. Apparently a more orderly and well disposed mecting could not assemble to diseusa a perfectly harmless and in- nocuous subject. ‘The first speech was by Algernon 8, Sullivan, and it was listened to without the least show of feeling or dissent. Mr. Sul, livan said there, was a time within the recol- lection of every man when the duty on sugar was different in every way from what it is now. But in 1861 the color grade was the basis of taxa- tion, and as it was modified in 1870 and again in 1875, is now the law. The color grado or color test in our law, he said, is the adoption of the Dutch standard, and it is supposed or intended to represent in each one of those grades or tints a natural product. Under this rule we have practically six grades of duty, ranging from one and three-quar- ters to five cents per pound in addition to the ad valorem duty: Thus, ho argued,. the ordinary dangers where there was only one specific duty were multiplied six times by this system. The very moment A khows he cat reduce his sugar of a cer- tain color to one and three-quarter cents he will bring other shades down to thet color. Since this law went into offect he claimed the duties collected were far below what Would be tho naturel standard. Of course somebody is benefited and the revenue suffers. An aj it should be made to Con- grees, not from iso! individuals, but frem all the peopie where interests are involved. The law as it stands is w and unwise. What is the remedy? . van thought the lew should be cits: so flint mon cahnot bo made out of its defects. The way to to the minimum the dangers and temptations to fraud is to make only two grades. Both the interests of the government and of commerce would be benefited if we had only raw and refined sugars, with a specific duty for cach. At the conclusion of Mr. Sullivan's speech tho names of officers were announced. The list of the vice-presidents and secrotaries was very Jong, and in- eluded the names of a number of well kuown mer- chanta and business men. After the announcement a gentleman on the platform—Mr. Trenor, the private secretary of Mr. Theodore A. Havemeyer— rose and asked whether it was with the consent of the gentlemen named as officers that they were an- anounced. It was the first indication of trouble, but Mr. Field nipped it in the bud by answering promptly, MAUD ON THE CUSTOM HOUSE. The next apeech was by Mr. Lawson N. Fulier, of the firm of Aldama, Fuller & Co. He said he understood that some of the sugar men were annoyed because they were not invited to the mecting. He would like to mect them on the same platform, and hoped it could be so arranged. He then referred to the trouble out of which all this agitation came-—the allegations of fraud by Inspector Grace, abont a year ago, and Grace's persceutions because he — struck Surveyor. Sharpe, aml compared it to the hanging of John Brown, which he said freed the sieves. He then dealt in compliments to the newspapers, atter which he paid his respects to the Custom Ifouse, “I must as a republican,”’ he said, “that the Custom House has been rotten for the last ten years, We don't want one man, whether he is a Senator or Representatives in Congress, to carry all the Custom House appointments in his pocket.” AX UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION. He then quoted and discussed Mr. Theodore A. Havemeyer's testimony before Mr. Fernando Wood's committce, claiming that, contrary to Mr. Havemey- ers’¢ opinion, that the sngar frauds in the last six or seven years were not over $10.000, they were really as much as $10,000 day. Mr. David . Wells he culled a Kip VanWinkle and several hardor names. The use of glucose as an adulterating agent he discussed very freely, but was interrupted by Mr. Treuor, who was ‘sustained by. cries from every part of the house. Fuller finally quieted them end then said he was “much obliged,” as if they were his partisans who had been making the tproar. Sub- eoquently, while he was dissecting Mr. Havemeyer's testimony, Mr. Trenor again interrupted and a gen- tleman in the audience tried to interfere; but Mr, Fuller said he could take care of Trenor or throw him overboard, Tor some time afterward he was allowed.to go on without interruption, but when he annonneed thit he wae willing to meet the refiners somewhere and discuss these questions the moe was renewed and the following colloquy en- sued :— ‘Trexon—Here and now—— Fvicen—It ina dificult question, and I would pre- fer to give the gentleman time to prepare himself. ‘Trevon—Lam ready. FULLEu—This ix our meeting. At this point a man in the andience wanted to take a hand in. FvLien—What house do you belong to? among importers, refiners and grocers, and received many signatures :— . To tHE Bonangece THe SuwaTe axp House or Rerrr- SENTATIVES 1X CONGRESS ASRYMBLED:— Tt has ben officially represented to your honorable bodies that 4 change in the tariff on sugars is necessary. The iven is that certain sugars of high test come in the present law at the sane duty as low test suzar he color is alike. ‘To remove this objection the Sec- 'y of the Treasury recommenda that these high krade which would, of rohibit the importation of the latter and do away, Suited Btatos, with the refining of the clas ‘* most largely used, and divert it to Cubs, England and ¢lsewhere. If the tariff is changed in the manner now proposed it will greatly injure, if not entirely annihilate, a promment Awerican industry, which furnishes employ: thousands of men; but, if arranyed so as to bear upon all classes of sugar equitably, in proportion to thelr value, it Will enable retiuers to compete upon equal terms with those of other countries. As it would be flagrantly unjust in the government to charge on her part as mich for seventy-five per cent of sugar as for ninety-four percent, as would be practically the case if the recommendation of the Secretary Troagury iy approved we protest wh course, the rable body as in; to the interest of r, and moro cspecially poorer clas: priced sugar is an absolute necossity. AMUSEMENTS. ITALIAN OPERA—“‘AIDA” AT BOOTH'S THEATRE. Aida. Clara Louiso Kellogg Amneri +«Miss Anuie L. Cary Radawes. Mr, Charles Adams Amonnsr Mr, Max Strakosch opened his opera season at Booth’s Theatre last evening with Verdi's ~‘Aida’ to # good house, The eceasion served to introduce successfully a robust baritone, Signor Pantaleoni, in the part of Amonasro, as well as presenting oll favorites. As a whole the performance was praiseworthy, though the audience did not warm up until the barbaric king appeared on the stage. Tho opera was not over until nearly midnight. Guiseppe Verdi, however low the severe censors of musical taste may rate him, has a strong and durable hold upon public favor. When he composed “Aida” he compromised with the Waguerian school, and what he gained in breadth of treatment he lost in melody puro and simple. His subject, chosen with a special object, was better fitted to “be clothed on with such musical raiment than eny he had hitherto dressed for the world,. That he emancipated bimsclf from mere noise, by which in former efforts he was wont to interpret forcible situations, is a great deal to be thankful for, and if the blare of tho trumpets ring in our ears after leaving tho theatre, it is supported and modified by broad har- monic effests. Apart from the numbers he gives the principal characters it is curious to note how, failing any original source to copy from, he creates a local color for the opera, as in the invisible chorus in the temple, the quaint dance music and some peculiar accompaniments @ la muselte. It had been noised abroad that Miss Kellogg, since her appearance in the part of ‘Aida’ had improved her acting of it until it had ‘become a fine performance. She has _cer- tainly thrown herself into the character more determinedly than any other role requiring dramatic intensity, but with the best intentions she has not succeeded to the measure of her expocta- tions. We have better emphasis and more gesture— in fact, too much. It would be ungallamt to say that the prima donna gives us grimaces instead of frowns,’ but we may say that a habit of literally “showing her teeth” when Aida feols revengeful would be well modified. It is within the knowledge of a good many that the sex fre- quently mistake petulance for ssion, but in art it is unacceptable. As to Miss Kellogg's singing of the part it ix, as before, beautifully true, her clear soprano ri high above tempest of sound in the weightier scenes, and in the scenes with Amneris affording a delightful con- trast to the round, full tones of Miss Carey’s contralto, ‘In the first scene of the first act we must tuke exception to Miss Kellogg’s manner of delivering the final phrasés ‘in a. series of sounds which were, doubtless,“ intended to represent subs, but which were only musical in proportion as the Tyrolean gurgle is music. In the third a:t, however, in the scene with Amonasro and Radanics, admirable, and well do- recalls and — flowers it brought Miss Cary’s Amneris appears to improve badas’ time she repeats it. Last night it was # superb performance throughout. Her voice seems only to be gaining’ its fall development, her upper tones show! a marked increase of st th, while her lower notes retain their organ quality. The part, moreover, suits her ———_ bearing, and although recognition came last. night slowly she received it in full in her arduous scene in the fourth act. It is in reality the weight part in the opers, out it falls on strong shoulders. Mr. eo as adamnes gave an even “without. especial brilliancy’ anywhere, rhe third act he rose to his best, t impassioned allegro “Sis questa mura” being ad fuggiem da mirably done. In‘Signor Panteleoni the audience instantly discovered a fine singer and forcible actor, Of Sampsonian build, and’ made Bp after a novel but effective fashion, wit! ringletted beard and a swarthy face, he looked every inch a barbarian king in his scale armor pieces of jingling - brass, however moge truc to mid-African possibilities the costumes of his prede- cossora here in the part may have been, His first phrases were given with a robustness of tone and em| is that caught the house, and while he re- ined on the stage he was the contral character. He was warmly applauded, his vigorous acting no less than his singing deserving it. In the scene with Aida, from the pass: beginning “Una larva orribile” to where, flinging her from him, “Dei Faraoui tu sei la schiava,” tho au- » followed him with breathicss interest, forget- ting for an instant to applaud in horror of the picture he had drawn, Mr. Conly’s Ramfis is already known as a fine performance, his basso pro- fundo intoning the numbers of the priest impres- sivel, Mr. Gottschalk is rather overweighted with the King, but by an_ effort he supported the part nevertheless. In the chorus, who sang fairly, we recognized all those fine old gnarled physiognomies we have known for so many years, The orchestra also did fairly. Sconicall; the display was like lest year. The Minvelli Sisters, who led the ballet, were rather too nude for this climate, however appropriate — for summer time in old Memphis. We would here say a word for the gruesome god in the temple. Why is he so poorly conditioned ? Sitting lonely up there in the temple he appealed to our pity, and when the chorus were calling him “‘Immenso” we found ourselyes murmuring “dyspeptic Pthi.”” “Lucia,” with Miss Maria Litta, w! given this evening. dien OLYMPIC THEATRE—THE COUNT JOANNES. Tho legitimate drome is safe. The public may cau- tiously sample such Franco-American affairs as “Tho Banker's Daughter” or “Almost a Lifo;” it may study the term “legitimate” a syliable at a time, and there- fore drop in to see “Evangeline” or “The Babes in the Wood;” but where the treasure is there will the heart be also, and beyond doubt the largest sale of theatre tickets in New York last night was at the Olympic, where tho historical drama.of “Richard IE.” was given, with the Count Joannes in the title réle. So intense was tho thirst for something dramatic which should yet be historical and intellectual that the lobby of the theatre was crowded half an hour before the performance began, and it overflowed into the street until pious citizens who do not know a theatre from the City Hall assumed that the location was that of the Mayor's office, and that the throng wae crowding in to inquire avout va- cancies, The managers had made intelligent prepa- Max—No honse, A Tunter—You're like Topsy, dnd belong nowhere. Maxe—I want to discuss this question, and I want to direusa it now. Votcrs—Now—now—now! ‘THe TWO PROMOS. The noise subsided and Fuller was a)lowed to go on with his speec peed finally he got tired and stopped. Another mi me was also Fuller, was then allowed to come rd, He got there, he said, be- cause he was told he had hired a ball and tried to knock over all the arguments of his prede- cessor, Finally Fuller No. 1 interfered against the course of Fuller No. 2, and the audience laughed at this new version of the two Dromios. While they were contending thero were loud cris for Mr. Wells, and finally Mr. Field secured peace and quiet by promising that Mr. David A. Wells should be heard. Fuller No.1 made another long * _ aud then Mr. Wells was introduced by Mr. He said he had come to hear and not to speak, but as his feelings hed been stirred up by some remarks made during the evening he felt it inewmbent on him to say something. Ho warmly defended the sugar refiners aud denied that there was any adulteration. ‘Ho was attentively listened to and londiy applauded, pa HARD HITS. ‘The Inat apecch of the evening was by Mr, Dwight Tor who vigorously condemned the conduct of those who had interrupted the posting and called them the id emissaries of the Sngar Ring. He berated Mr. Wells as giving the lie to his whole free trade record by his course on this question. Tho meeting, he said, was cailed for the purpose of discussing a revision of the tariff, aud he asked, Why can we not dix+ cuss it in our, own way? In conclusion ho denounced Fuller No. 2 as a person who had smug: gled himself on the platform under false pretences: and as nobody, knew or cared for Fuller No. 2, and everybody only remembered him as a person with & very loud voice, the meeting dispersed, It was then nearly midnight, MAN'S RECOMMENDATION IN RELATION To THE SUGAR TARIFF. The following memorial to Congress in relation Tho scene at tho Delavan Howse up to this | to the tard on sugars Was im circulation yesterday ration for the cecasion; the uncarpeted floor had been neatly swept, so that the applauding feet of the ‘audience should not raise dust, while the temperature of the building was cool enongh to give some idea of what a refrigerator could do when it gave up clegnut leisure and attended strictly to business. Before tho curtain rose the house contained more people thon it could seat, but such was the loyal enthusiasm of the masses that they stood upon one foot at a time in the family cir- and, in —, ecstacy, threw handfuls of and pebbles down smong the ocen- of the orchestra chairs. Anticipation ot oe delights had wrought the audience up to «itch an excited condition that long before the curtain rose it cheered everybody and everything it could think of. Then, a8 an overture, the orchestra played “The Sweet By aud By,” and as the audience caught the strains prophetic of the joys to come within two or three hours it gave votce to the sacret song and roared it ont with an unction that would have delighte] Moody and Sankey, Suddenly tho curtain went up, the eet, dialogue was assumed from the pantomime that every one Witnessed and applauded without hearing a word of it; then, as mysteriously, but as foreil ase brickbat in a strect fight, the noble personator of Richard strode wpon the stage through a cyclone of cheers and delivered his opening lines in tones which, it is to be hoped, reached his own ears, forno oneinthe audience could hear them. While this recitation was in progress the single floral tribute of the evening was toxsed upon the stage; but the Count modestly de- clined it, perhaps bechuse he preferred to earn honors betore accepting the but possibly because the blossoma and their accessories were carved from a single turnip and were chavacterized by a perfume which wes more unvarying than ag able, ‘The applause was so continions the Ines scarcely ever reached the sadicnee, but such fragments as were andible heartily appreciated. Gloster’s allusion to his b hand ciekted from pitleman in the balcon mpathetic advice, “Try when Gloster ordered somebody to the ‘Tow unfortunate was urged to “take the elevator.” ot the auditors, more remarkable for voice than for an intelligent seuse of the dramatic unities, shouted, “What did ye git for yer Christmas, Georgie?” but the noble representative of the prinvely Gloster answered only with a withering glance, e iiinsion: of those who were closely tollowing the Picco was at this house last year, dispelied by a materialistic wretch who, of Henry was borne across the stage, au remarked, ‘Stewart's remains.” The begemmed collar of Gloster, with its rich Pendant, seemed to excite ‘the | curiosity of he audience, and one person loudly asked the Count what shooting match he won it in. The first and great scene with Lady Anne elicited rapturous ap- lause from the beginning, but when the culmina- ion was reached by the Count impressing his chival- rous ij on the beautiful cheek of the lady, © audience as one man remarked “AL!” Grievous though it. may be to do so, we must make statement that this enthusiastic commendati@n’ somewhat turned the head of the titled conservator of the legitimate drama, but his pride came neur having a fall, for as in his prond f-satistaction he leaned agaiust the edge ot a wing and threatened to overcome the audi- ence with his regal bearing, the wing slipped back- ward and the actor straightened barely in time to save himself. The audience considerately gave valu- able support to the Count by marking time for him, and the drill sergeant’s il of “*Lett—right—left” was so faithfully given whenever Gloster moved about the bea that such minor articulations as were 8) ited by the text weve entirely inaudible, Onee, and ouce only, the applause of the audience changed to groaning; it was on the occasion of the presentation of the death warrant. ‘Wash bill!” shouted two or three hundred voices, and in their agony of sympathy over the sight of such a dire document they refused to be comforted. While the ladies of the cast were reading their lines a desire for quiet was manifested by some of the audience, but the majority soon grew restive and shouted, “Give us back our Georgy!” ademand which ‘was soon acceded to. At one time the Count ap- Pea aiaes to ep come liberty with the text, (c addressed himself to the audience and the word ‘jackass was distinctly audible, but this alone was suflicieut to elicit tremendous plause. Then the Count, by a genial wink or two, offered to take his hearers somewhat into his confidence, but this failing he bestowed upon them a scowl which caused a protest couched in whines of most pitiful abjectness, The perfofmance, as a pantomime, was intelligent and effective, au an occasional word that ogcaped the players and found its way between the Plaudits of the audience showed that the text was in the English tongue, but whether the adapta- tion was that of Coiicy Cibber or according to Mr. Booth’s “prompt book” was more thau any fellow could find out. The orchestra was quite accommo- dating, giving “The Grandfather's Clock” ou de- mand, the audience reciprocating the courtes: by doing the .“tic-toc’’ accompaniment wit! admirable vigor. Of the hearers a scant dozen were ladics, who, probably, .ad not read the reports of the Count’s last engagement; there were a)so a score or two of gentlemen who had, per- haps, strolled in to see what the dangerous classes look like. Besides these tiere were nearly 2 thousand persons, among whom rowdies and fools were so numerous that it was difficult to discover any one belonging to the respectable classes. somewhat when the STANDARD THEATRE—M'LISS. M'ligs Smitie. Yuba Bi Mrs. Smitt Ciytle Morpi er Charles Greathous Old Buinmor Smith Manuol Torres. Judge McBnagio: Br i 2 Cl Mr. Harry Eytinge Mr. James Brabyn ‘The latest version of “M'liss,"” founded upon Bret Harte’s idyllic story and adapted by Messrs. Clay Groene, Howard McVicker and no one knows how many others expressly for Miss Katy Mayhew, was produced at the Standard Theatre last night to a large audience. The infinity of cooks who have had a hand in this dramatic broth, which has been secth- ing since September last in a very lively manner, have not, with all their combined efforts, succeeded in altogether spoiling it. There remains something of the characteristic flavor of the author's humor and rugged Picture ueness, but very little of the artistic finish to be found in the story. As presented last night, it was a series of episodes clumsily joined by rongh threads, and the stitches were coarse and plainly visiblo. Yet, as it stands, with all its defects of construction, awkwardness of action and frequent prosiness of dialogue, it is a better piece than some of its predecessors that have won favor, such as “Struck Oil,” ‘The Gilded Age” and “The Danites.”” The last act is ingeniously con- trived, und thero are strong situations scattered throughout the piece that have a raison d’étre and are effective. Miss Mayhew’s impersonation of the heroine was, on the whole, an admirable piece of in- genue character acting. Although her. reading is monotonous, her grasp of the character is intelli t aud strong, and her rendering is marked by rare re- pression. Mr.Edmonds looked Yuba Bill, and played naturally, although unevenly, bis best offorts being in the last twoacts. Mr. Levick is an earnest young actor, who seems to know very little about reading, and he is, consequently, almost uniformly mono- Mr. Weaver's sketch of Bummer Smith was the most tinished picce of acting of the performance, and Mr. Leclercq’s Judge was in this come- dian’s best vein. Mr. Ringgold made @ very Joo] > and sometimes for- luis ‘accent, but was usually equal to the requirements of the ¥ had some absurd lines to at times and aroused the audience to laughter when the laugh should not have come in. The play was well mounted, except the so-called “Great Flume Scene,” which was as tame a fire scone as has been seen here. LYCEUM THEATRE—-‘‘EVANGELINE.” This neat little theatre was crowded last evening to witness the performance of the burlesque opera of “Evangeline” by Mr. Rice’s well known company, All the old features were presented, and the large au- Aience seemed delighted with the singing and extrav- agances of the piece. Miss V, E. Clancy as Evange- line and Miss Lizzie Webster a8 Gabriel carried off the honors. Mr. Forrester as Loe Blanc was excru- ciating, and Mr, Hunter was as funny a Lone Fisher- man agever. Mr. G. K. Fortescue created a genuine sensation in the character of Catharine, and was simply immense, Seldom has such a hit been made on our boards, and those who love a good hearty langh should see Mr. Fortescue as the would-be mother-in-law. The piece passed off smoothty, bar- ring a few hitches iu shifting scenes, and, judging from the indications of last evening, the audiences will once more be large and remunerative. The en- tertainment is free from vulgarity, lively in its music and exceptionably amusing. Mr. Rosene as the Dutch captain and Mr. Golden as the policeman are Cay as¢unny as any of the others we have men- tioned. GLOBE THFATRE—-THE FOY SISTERS. A good sized audience, well disposed to be amused, grected the Foy sisters last evening on their first ap- pearance at the Globe Theatre in “Mischief,” the mélange of farce, song and dance which they have been playing and singing in the provinces. It was preceded by “Le Chalet, or Home from the Wer,” a farce of the slightest construction, but of some hu- mor, in which Miss Florence Ellis, Harry Allen and W. 'H. Lyteli acquitted themuselve tably, the former by their songs and the latter by his comicalities. In “Misehief,” Bertha Foy as Sigismunds Higginbotham, “I mean Sally ;” Ida Foy as Sophia Jenkins (Tootwey, for short), with her cndless grimaces and quicksilver-like motions; Florence Eilis as Belinda Doolittle, Harry Allen as Blinker the Butcher, and W. H. Lytell as Joseph Gawk kept their audience in good humor. Allen's baritone did good service in the travestied duet from “Leonora” with Bertha, and tho sisters sang part of the cuckoo song from “La Marjolaine” quite credit- ably in the original» MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES. Despite legal proceedings and threatened injune- tions the Oriental and pantomimic spectacle, “Baba,” was presented on the boards of the Bowery Theatre to @ large and appreciative audience. ‘The advertised opening of Frauk Mayo in his cele- brated performance of ‘Davy Crockett’ did not take plac@at Niblo’s Garden Theatre, as the actor's arrival was delayed by the snow blockade. The performanco will take place this evening. An excellent performance was g-von last evening at Colonel Sinn’s Brooklyn Park Theatre, before a large audience. “Faint Heart Never Won Yair Lady” was admirably rendered by the cast, composed of Messrs. Hardie, Cooper and Frazier, and Mrs. J. 4. Prior, of tho regularcompany, and by Miss Afecia Robson and Miss Ada Monk, who have been specially engaged for the present week. ‘The Nautilus Boat Club Concert takes place this evening at Steinway Hall. The array of artists who have volunteered for this occasion is a most remark- ablo one, and it is scarcely probable such a combina- tion can be seen again thig season. The names of De Murska, Remenyi, Sallie Reber, Fritsch, Mlie, Selvi, Rummell, 8. B. Mills, Campobello, Arbuckle Professor Hill, Professor Dulcken, Charles E. Pratt and Signor Agramonte are sufficient guarantee for a programme of exceeding excellence. A large audi- ence is confidently expected by the Committe of Man- agement, as the sales of seats have been large during the past fow day A THEATRICAL STRIKE. THE FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE CLOSED LAST NIGHT FOR WANT OF A COMPANY AND AN ORCHESTRA—CURIOUS SCENES. Tho doors of the Fifth Avenuo Theatre wero opened at the usual hour last evening for the purposo of receiving an audience to witness Mr. Jefierson's performance of Rip Van Winkle, The tickets were being sold ts all comers aud there was every prospect of & tolerably good house. Mr. D. H. Harkins, one of the managers, was in charge of the and Mr. Fiske, his adversary. in law, was in front. When ex-Judge Bedford, the receiver appointed by the Supreme Court, pending certain legal proceedings, arrived at the theatreto discharge his share of the evening's duties, he noticed a curious knot of gentlemen in the outer lobby who weraseemingly quite hilarious. Curious to discover the cause, he inquired of the box keeper, and was informed that there was trouble behind the scenes. He looked inside and saw that there was no orchestra, and although the hour for lifting the curtain had arrived, he learned “that there had been no overture. — Proceeding at once: to the stage Mr. Bedford foun Mr. Jefferson allready, dressed for his part, but none of the other members of the »“mpany seemed prepared to appear before the foot- ights in costume, and in afew minutes uearly all of them left the building. It appears that the orchestra and company had de- cided not to perform unless they were guaranteed their full week's salary, The orchestra had been paid a part of their salary by Mr. Bedford, and he intended poving the company pro rita to-day, it being their regular pay day. Though it would not have been a full week's salary he fully anticipated being able to meet all arrearages, and after this week keep out of debt to the employes. Mr. Harkins, it appears, reasoned with his company and endeavored to hold them together until a pérformance could. be given, but he proved . unsuccessful, Mr. ford, finding that there was uo company and no possibility of getting nny performance, decided Eetictediabtemens team iment ane prompter of the theatre, then st before the curtain and briefly informed the \audience of the sit- uation, annonneing ‘that the holders of tickets would recover their. money on application at the box oftice, ‘The audiente seemed more grieved than amused at the unexpected turn of affairs, and at once broke up and passed ont into the street, food. many stopping at the box window to have their coupons cashed, Mr, Bedford announced that those who had not taken this trouble could receive their money in the morning. In ten minutes the audience had been dismissed, the gas turned out aud the doors locked, Mr. Jefferson meanwhile re- suming his every day attire, somewhat disay pointed in not being able to take his usual twonty years’ sleep. On leaving the theatre Mr. Bedford placed it in charge of the night watchman with instructions to permit no one whatever to enter without his written order, as he was responsible for all the property therein contained, Thus ended the present season of the Fifth Avenue Theatre. Judge Bedford, on’ being seen by a Henaxp re- porter subsequent to the closing of the house, made the following statement :— “fam very sorry for this. I am sorry for the company especially, as I think they made a great mistake in breaking their contract, which they have really done, according to its terms. As you know, I took charge of the theatre on Thursday and paid ont of the receipts all the demands made upou me. According to the contract made with Mr. Jef- ferson, as made b; sts. Fiske & Harkins, he was to receive a clear half of each day’s receipts. I paid nim to-day $455, being half of the receipts: for the matinée and evening performance of Saturday. With the remainder f paid off all the employés ‘before the curtain for the last three days of last week, and also the orchestra in the same way—that is, I paid them pro rata as far as I could wit! the money. To-morrow the actors’ salaries are duo, and I in- tended to share the half of the proceeds of to-night | among them, and announce that I expected to beable to pay up all arrearages in course of time, This was all that L could undertake to do, for a receiver is not bound to find capital for the establishment.” On being asked if the theatre would be reopened Indge Bedford replied that he did not see how it could be opencd very soon under the present management, for if the com- pany would not play for a receiver they certainly would not be apt to do it for the juarreling manazers. I am very sorry, indved, ‘or the company, for half a lout’ is bet: ter than no | and, according to my judgment, the finances of establishment would soon have enabled me to pay all their de- mands. But Iam no theatrical manager, you know, ‘and only acting in a legal capacity. RECEIVER BEDFORD'S VICTORY. HE WILL NOT ALLOW HIMSELF TO BE DIS- POSSESSED WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE SUPREME COURT—HOW MESSRS, GILSEY’S AGENT CAME NEAR BEING PUNISHED FOR CONTEMPT. On Thursday last, January 2, ex-Judge Gunning 8. Bedford was appointed receiver of the Fifth Ave- nue Theatre by Judge Donohue, sitting. in Supreme Court, Chambers, and this, for the time ‘being, was generally thought to dispose of the Fiske-Harkins controversy to the satisfaction of all parties con~ cerned, Both parties declared thomselves as being thoroughly satisfied with the choice made by Judge Donohue. On Friday evening, however, while Judge Bedford was sitting in the box office attending to his duties, he was served by 8 marshal of the Sixth Civil District Court with a dispessess summons, returnable on Monday morning at half-past nine, and the two partners, Messrs. Fiske ‘and Harkins, were-also served with notice to show cause why they should not be dispossessed for non-payment of rent.. These dispossess proceedings were taken by Mr. William H. Newschafer, agent and attorney for Messrs, Gilsey, the proprictors of the Fifth Avenue Theatre. Judge Beafond being in pos- session of the theatre by the ‘order of the Supreme Court, and therefore personally representing it was not going to allow the Supreme Court fo be ousted by a district court marshal in this summary manner. Saturday morning Mr. Charles M. Da Costa, of Blatchford, Seward, Griswold & Da Costa, of coun- sel for Judge Bedford, submitted to Judge Donohue the following affidavit of the receiver :— JUDGE BEDFOND'S APFIDAyTT. Supreme Court—City and County of New York:—DaniodH. Harkins va. Stephen Fiske, To the Supremo Court of tho State of New York :— . Gunning 8. Bedford, receiver, respectfully report to this Court as follows 1. Heretofore, and on the 2d day of January, 1879, duly appointed receiver in the above entitled acti the sume day the bon dito be given by siven by me pprovedol by this Court, 2. Onthe evening of tho 4 , 1879, T was per- conaliy served with « copy of be = yg parporting to i elly, sgn Witikm WH. + Justice of the rict iu ‘the city of } York for the Sixth District, “which I hereto annex, requiring me to forthwith remove fro ives deseribed in sai %. Such summons app an afidavit made by one William I achater, describ- ing himself as “the authorized agent” of Andrew Gilsey and others, the landlords of the premise the said Now. as receiver, were im or by the suid tained from thfs ja 8, by any order firet honorable Court in the premises, Th fore I present the foregoing facts to this hono il, as its receiver, pray its protection in th nd for such action and further order as to th y seem moet to make. 3 GUNNING 8, BEDFORD. Subseribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of January, 1579.—Gvonar T, Harwoop, Notary Public. JUDGE DONOKUE'S ORDER. Upon this affidavit Judge Donohue forthwith issued the following order :— On the foregoing petition of Gunning 8. Bedford, the re- ceiver heretofore appointed in this action, and on t by him referred to, William Yvefore me at n Special Term of the held at my chambers at the City 3 Yelock in the afternor THE PROCEEDINGS WITHDRAWN, Yesterday afternoon, ‘clock precisely, Messrs. Da Costa and Blatchford, rounsel for Judge Belford, the receiver, Colonel Wingate, as counsel for the ager pt the Gilseys, eared before Judge Donohw Colonel Wingw cut matters short by stating that the proceedings to dispossess the receiver had already been withdrawn. He said they were brought in a great hurry, simply for the reason that the theatre was bebind with the rent, and the agent did not know that he was guilty of contempt of Court in bringing them. As soon the matter was brought to his (Colonel Wingate's) at tention he advised that the proceedings be at once withdrawn, He hoped that, as there was no inten- tional contempt, and as the receiver had not been damuified, the Court would be satistied with this ex- planation, and that no fine or punishment would be inflicted. Judge Donohue anid thatso far as the Court was con- cer the explanation was satisfactory, and asked Mr. Da Costa if he would insist upon a fine to reim- burse the receiver tor the legal expenses to which these proceedings had put him. Mr. Costa, on behaif of Receiver Bedford, cour- teously replied that he did not wish to press the mat- ter any further, and that he hoped no fine would be inflicted by the Court. Colonel Wingate then bowed to Messrs, Da Costa and Blatchtgrd, and the legal gentlemen bowed each ‘other out, leaving Judge Bedford, as before, in powses- sion ot the Fifth Avenue Theatre as representative of the Supreme Court. BEYORE JUDGE KELLY. When the case of the Messrs, Gilsey against Stephen Fiske, D. H. Harkins and ox-Judge Gordtord, as re- ceiver, was called by Judge Kelly, in the Sixth Dis- trict Court, yesterday morning, counsel for the com- plainants asked that, on their part, the suit be dis- continued, which was accordingly grauted. Tho de- fendants named had, as alroady stated, been served with summonses in disposseas proceedings for al- leged non-payment of rent for the Fitth Avenue ‘Theatre, amounting to $1,500, dhe in advance for the two weeks ending January 8. To this «nit, as Indi- cated above, ex-Judge Bedford, in his legal capacity as receiver, was improperly made @ co-defendant, Without leave of the Supreme Court, as required by the law. RECEIVER BEDFORD A PARTY LITIGANT, Immediately following the above proceedings be- fore Indge Donohue, and finding the mistake that had been made in not first obtaining permission to make Judge Bedford a# receiver a party in the ac- tion, application was mace to Judge Barrett, in Su- preme Court, Chambers, by Mr. W. H, Newschafer, ‘on behalf of the executors of the for leave to bring the action in summary proceedin, conjointly against J Bedford, the receiver, ar Messrs. Theatre, Tho petition was grauted, larkins & Fiske, lessees of the Fifth Avenue whe 3 TAMMANY CHECKMATED. The Society Enjoined from Admitting Members Secretly Elected. DISMAY IN THE WIGWAM, Judge Barrett's Order Falls Like a Wet Blanket on the Red Men. The Tammany Society was called to meet st Tam many Hall last night. At about half-past seven o'clock, the hour appointed for the meeting, there was ® large representation of the members of the society, including many of those who are associated with the various opposing democratic organizations of the city. Mr. Johu Kelly was among those whe were conspicuously present. The meeting was pre sided over by Grand Sachem Schell, and after it had been called to order and the usual preliminaries dis- posed of, the business of the evening, which was the initiation of 147 wmiewbers elected on New Year's eve, was about to be proceeded with when Colonel Fellows presented Mr. Schell with the injunction 6f the Supreme Court enjoining the society from proceeding with this initiation. Had ex-Grand Sachem Tweed appeared in the flesh and stalked into the middle of the room the surprise of those present could scarcely have been greater. Even Comptroller Kelly lost his usual stolidity, and betrayed very astonished expression of countenance. When the meeting had taken its breath, as it were, and had realized the situation, Mr. Kelly suggested a refer. ence of the injunction to a committee, and Mr. E. L, Donnelly and Mr. George W. Wingate, with Mr. Joel L, Stevens, were appointed to confer Mr. J. D. Town send as to the legal action to be taken in the mat- ter, and the society immediately adjourned. It was understood, that Mr. Townsend is retained as counse] for the defendants, and he, with other associate counsel, will appear in court to oppose che injunc tion. One of the members of Tammany who wae present, said to a reporter of the HERALD, on com- ing away from the meeting, “It fell like a wet blanket onus. Inever saw such a damper on a meeting be fore in my life. It was a —— of asurprise.”” WHY THE INJUNCTION WAS PROCURED, : Another member of the society, who promoted te% obtaining of the injunction, said that tho situation of the difficulty was as follow: ‘The Columbia or Tammany Society is an old and important organiza tion, numbering nearly one thousand members, # has property that is of the value of $100,000, a least, and any addition to the roll of its members ought to be made with the ful! knowledge of those who are already enrolled, and who have not only an interest in the proper fulfil- ment of the purposes of the organization, but who also have pecuniary interests at stake. ‘From ths earliest days of the society it has been the practice to give full publicity to the time of any meeting at which it was proposed to transact any business or to elect any members. Of late years this has been done by advertising in two daily papers alter- nately in each month. Recently two special daily papers have: been selected. On Now Year's ove a meeting of the society was held that did not obtain this publicity, at which 157 members were elected. It was not advertised in any daily papers, but was advertised in an obsenre weekly journal that none of the members were likely to see unless it was sent to them. We therefore say that this was a clandestine election, that it did nob receive the publicity required, end thet the pur- pose was to deceive the members, and that the inter- ests of the society would be greatly prejudiced if this election were allowed to be consummated, and, therefore, we have asked the Supreme Court to in- terfere. That is the history of our action to-night, and we think we shall be justified by every fair minded person who is acquainted with the facts.”” AN ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE THE ORGANIZATION. In Tammany circles it was seid that this was an en- deavor to capture the socicty, and that anti-Tammany expect to control the election of the officers in April; that within the last two years about four hundred mem- bers have been nominated, that many of them have been blackballed by anti-ITammanyites, and that the election was held secretly to prevent this blackball- ing. It was noticeable that very few Tammany men justified the tactics of ad’ iu an obscure journal that nobody would see; but they said they “were driven to this. by the action of those who wanted to steal the orpenieetion. The following is an ract of the affidavits and @ copy ot the injunction served:— ‘ ‘TITS AFFIDAVITS. Hubert 0. gy plaintiff, says that since De- cember 31, 1878, Ihave seen alarge number of per- sons who are members of the Tammany Society who soy that they did not know of said meeting be: about to be held, and had no notice thereof and di not attend the same, and that the only person whom Set has seen who attended said meeting is John D. Newman, one of the officers of the said corporation, and from whom this deponent could not fairly or reasonably ee to get any definite or reliable in- formation in the premises other than the fact which deponent did learn from him that such @ meeting was held and 17 persons were, or pretended to have been, elected mem- bers of the said corporation; that from the very nature of the act complained of it has been difficult to obtain as yet any more detailed and direct proof therein than is herewith furnished. Among others from whom deponent has obtained such information is Douglas Taylor, who has long been # member of said corporation; ' that deponent believes he will be able to secure additional affidavits which will be beneficial to him on this motion on or before Janu- ary 11, 1879. affidavit further says:—That since the affidavit and complaint were dratted, and while the samo were being compiled for signature and verification, and within a short time prior to the verification thereof, deponent has been handed a paper desig- nated as The New York Mercantile Journal, Merchant and Manufacturers’ and Bankers’ Ledger, of the date of December 28, 1878, in which there is published a call for said meeting of December 31, 78; that said paper announces itself as a weekly paper, that the same is an obscure paper not gen- erally known or circulated, that deponent never saw scopy until he was handed the one mentioned and did not know of such a paper existing, although his daily business and habits causes him to know much of newspapers, and although he frequently and extensively consults the same. That deponent verily believes that the publication of said call in said paper and not iu the ones hhabntually uused for: that Purpose, was part of the scheme of the officers of said corporation to conceal notice of said meeting being about to be held, and to give a color of due no- tice thereof and not with a bond fide intent to have the fact known to the members of said corporation that such :aeeting was to be held. Edward H. McGurk testifies to having examined all the daily and ovening , printed in the Englisi German and French languages, in the city of New York, and did not find any notices of tho meeting of December 31, 1878; he examined these papers from the 22d of December to the 3ist, both days inclusive, THK LNSUNE Scrneme Count or THe StatK oF New Youx, City ax Coexry of New York —Hubort 0, Thompson ayainst The Society of Tammany, or the Columbian Order, in the city New York.—Wheress, application hax ‘been made an injunction herein, upon the ground that proper and due notice oo! the meeting here- aftr mentioned was not duly given, and that the same was seeretly and clandestinely held, now, therefore, upon the veritied complaint and the affidavits of Hubert y cGurk and such other affi- as may be served herein on or before thy 1879, servies of whic! fore ts hereby declared t undertaking having been duly given; it is hereby ordered that the defendants, the Society of Tam- many, or Columbian Order, in ‘the city of Now York, ite agents, officers, servants aid mombers be, and they ‘and cach of them, heroby are enjoined and restrained fro: initiating ax members of said corporation any of the pe jeged of protended to have beon elected ax member aie at the alleged meeting of said vorporation on st day of December, 188, and referred to in said complaint, and also from doing, — permittin or suffering any act or ver towar thing wi or in aid of tho completion of carrying { of any of o ny under of by corporation, ‘ said. pretended election, and also from permitting any of said persons, to or aiding or abetting any of them to, do or ying or exercising any p rights as members of said corporation until the further ordor o urther ordered that said defendant show cause before and at a spectal term ofethis Court, to be held at the Chambers thereof, at the Court Thou f New Y C ™ ter hy the suid injauction should not final hearing acd decree in this GEORGE ©, BARRETT, Justics Supreme Court ra Republican meetings were held last evening in the First, Third, Seventh and Ninth Assembly districts, A communication was received at each meeting from the Republican Central Committee in relation to article 14, which it is now proposed to repeal. In the First and Third districts the communica tion on this subject was laid on the table to be acted on at the next meeting. In the Seventh Assembly district, where the com. munication was read by the Hon. John D. Lawson, the members of the convention resolved wnani- mously to abide by article 14, and insisted that it should be made binding on all republican sssocia- tions. At the meeting in the Ninth Assembly district » committee of seven was appointed to meet ouce @ week and consider whether or not to vote for or, ayeinst article 14, ) counsel can beh be continued wntil th action. Jaxvany 6, 1879, ARTICLE