The New York Herald Newspaper, February 19, 1879, Page 8

ALDERMANIC DELIBERATIONS. Proposed Horse Car Railroad Through Broadway to South Ferry. ne aaa AID FOR THE SEVENTH. Shali Giant Corporations Be Brought Under State Control? teins Notwithstanding the announcement made by Mayor Cooper to the effect that he would not send in any nominations for the Polies Commissionerships, the lobby of the Common Council Chamber was crowded at yesterday’s session of the Board of Alder- wen. The crowd extended to the very doors of the Aldermanic Chamber, and the services of a sergeant and three policemen were required to preserve order, Within the space allotted te the City Fathers was gathered the usual nuin- ver “of ldermon and politicians of every character, who appeared to take a deep interest in the proceedings. Rumors were current during the early part of the day that an important resolation would be introduced in relation to the construction of 4 horse car railroad on Broadway, between White- hall and State streets, to Fourteenth street. The re- ports were to the effect that a number of gentlemon had drafted a petition and had given it to President Jordan L. Mott, who agreed to present it at the meeting of the full Board. For once rumor proved ue, for, after some routine business had been transacted, the following was introduced by Mr. Mott and read in full by one of the clerks:— Whereas it appears that property on Broadway below Fourteenth strect has greatly depreciated in value and that tho rental thereaf has boen groutly reduced by reason of tho wunt of railway facilities on that street, and whoreas a ners on Broadway, repros ny millions, are destrout suitable horse railway through that street, t tho business facilities thereof may be equal to those ot th ues of the city already provided with euch railw Whereas this bourd is satisiied that the interests of the public as well us those of the owners of property on Broad- ‘way demand the construction of a railroad thereon; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That permission be and the same is hereby ranted to John Sloane, Pierro Lorillard, Albert Gallatio evens, John Berry, 'J. Lawrence Worth, Andrew V. Stout, Lawrence Kip, William Jay, William ‘Barton, John E. Brooks and thetr associates and assigns, to yes railway tracks und uperate aud use a horse railway of narrow gauge and flat and grooved rail, with small palace cars senting not more than fourteen passengers and equal in now running upon the Metropolitan Ble- ommencing ut the South ferry, ut the foot street; thence through “and along strect, with a double track to State stroct; thence continuing with one of said tracks, through and along Whitehall street to Broadway; along Broadway, cast ot Bowling Green, to the up- ud thereof; also continuing with’ the other of said ‘s from the corner of Whitehall and State streots, through and along State street to Broadway; thened through aud along Broadway, west of Bowling Green, to the npper ond theroof; thence with w double track. through and along Broadw: Kast Fourteenth street; thence with @ single track to and through Union square and Fourth avenue to East Seventuenth street; thence with a single track through and along Broadway to connect with the suid double track, at the intersection of Broadway and Fourteenth street, with the necessary switches and turn- buts, to connect with the stables of said railway; and tion of the permission hereby granted treasury of New York, an- vvember, five per cent of the the bodks showing the busi- th Whitehall’ Whitehall of ness of n to the inspec- tion of th rk. ‘The pay ment will railway shall be kept in repair without expense to the city, and tho snow upon the carriageway of suid Broudway, between the Bowling Green and Fourteenth street, shall be removed thorefrom with ull reasonable despatch, the eity providing Tent’ places of deposit. The permiasion hereby xranted is also upon condition that no greater fare than five cents be charged for w single passage upon said rail- way, for uny distuuce, between Seventeenth street and the foot'of Whitehall street. The reading of the resolution was watched with in+ terest by the City Fathers. Many of the members appeared to want to speak on the subject, but debate was shut off by @ motion that the matter be printed and referred to the Committee on Railroads for con- sideration. The motion ‘was carried, and the resolu- tions will probably come up in a week or two. AIDING THE SEVENTH REGIMENT. Aresolution was introduced by Alderman Morris providing that the Committee on County Affairs of the Board be directed “to consult with the Comp- troller, in order to ascertain if the Common Council have the power to order the Commissioner of Public Works to fit up the new armory of the Seventh regiment, N. , with closets, gun racks, gas fixtures, leliers, chair: jesks and all other articles required, and if ere auy appropriation to which the expenses of such fi ting up could be legally credited. The committee is also authorized and directed to ascertain from the Commissioner of Public Works if there is any appro- priation to which the expense of the work of flaggin the sidewalks, constructing railings, lampposts and lamps around the said new building and the land so occupied by the Seventh Regiment Armory can legally be charged, and to report the result of their Poe cael at the next regular meeting of the joard. The resolution was referred to the Committee on County Affairs. A PERSONAL EXPLANATION. Alderman Sjevin then rose to a question of privi- lege. He had, the Alderman said, beeh appointed some weeks since on a committee which was author- ized to consider the differences that exist between Mr. George Hall and Jacob A. Hatzel, each of whom claimed that he was legally elected a member of the Common Council froin the Sixth Senate district. The other members of that committee were the chairman, Mr. Robert Hall, and Alderman Stewart. At a meeting of the committee—the first one, he be- lieved, that was held—it was agreed that no action should he taken on the subject ot Mr. Hatzel’s claim to a seat in the Board until the legal proceedings commenced by him had been terminated by a judicial decision. At the last meeting of the Board a resolution had been offered by Mr. Robert Hall, which provided that the committee consist of five instead of three mucmbers, as at present constituted. This was done in his (Mr. Slevin's) absence, he being at that time too ili to leave his house. The motion made by Mr, Hall was coupled with the assertion that he had called several meetings of the committee, but each time had failed to get a quorum of members to attend. In stating this his colleague was guilty of misrepre- sentation, for he was well aware of the fact that it ‘was ayreed not to consider the matter for some time hence. The motive that induced Mr. Hall to move that the committee be increased was, in the speaker's opinion, a very plain one. He (Mr. Robert Hall) had certain ideas on the subject of Mr. Hutzel’s right to the seat now occupied by Alderman George Hall, which did not agree, perhaps, with the views enter- tained by the other members of the committee, It was this fact, in Mr. Slevin’s judgment, that pre- vailed upon his colleague to offer the motion he did. Alderman Slevin's remarks were listened to with reat attention, aud when he concluded all eyes were jurned in the direction ot the seat oceupied by Alder- man Robert Hall. Tobe accused of misrepresenta- tion was sometifing spparently that the lattcr gentle- mian could not stand, for he at once arose and made & vigorous detence of his course in asking that two members bo added to the committee. He reiterated the assertion that he had been unable to get a quornm of members togother, ger ae he intended no disrespect whatever ther of his co . Alderman Slevin or Alderman Stewart. own ho wanted was to have the matter disposed of at once, in order that the city might be saved expense in the shape of litigation. uer wanted to know what the gentle- ian meant by the expenses of litigation? Hoe thought the motives of his colleague were not such as he had stated them to be, but of an entirely «if- ferent character. Mr. Sunuer was proceeding to turther question Mr. Kubert Hall's sincerity, but was interrupted by President Mott, who said he would not allow the motives of uny member to be the sab- Pa of debate in the manner proposed by Alderman jauer. ‘This check on the feelings of the City Fathers pro- duced s calm, and the business ones more was cou- ducted in comparative quiet. MAKING WAR ON CORPORATIONS. The following long, but mig | series of oa ambles and resolutions were introduced by Alder- man Hyatt:— reas the necossity for a readjustment of ¢ 4 between railroad eorporatio: will be adinitted by all, wmpanlos, ‘the xeneral rallroud | nearly thirty years ago, wh wrtation was in ite in aud in need of It was called into ry tw ite yours after it owing to the extended with sportation, for existence, such portontons — proportious inating power in the State government; avd whereas 4 due regard for the welfare of the people of this Ueir in Proper att houid be t Jutorests, to attomp ment of the relations theso sunt corporations that, monopolize the enrryit business within its limits, and at their own will and and dangerous ors into Ue daily rons whilo it creuturus of the State, and the the; und people sae monopolies, the aries of it8 veople, have, ax was intended jd, udded very materially to the ity of tho State, it is equally undon iF own private interests and the vaiue to lives they control have precedence in all he interests of the pu y Importunce whatever int ty. The re: rom Hat 4 ts of the public, when both or identical, # id be fi have proce This ean only be flected statutes aad tho enactment of i With a viow, therefor: un, which cam be sceured _@t once to the General NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1879.-TRIPLE SHEET. tent efforts on the part of the people and a con tiv: this question, so vital to their inter- pecial committee of three memb t, whose. and the other associations of our citizens connected with vital question of taxati tution within the State, and to confer with them a View of securing the united and harmonious action of all concerned in the efforts to correct the ovils and abuses of the present system of transportation, and in inaking a combined effort to make the interests of the people of this State and city paramount and of mportauce than the interests of private individuals ur corporations. MINOR MATTERS. ‘The consideration of the matters contained in the resolutions was after a short debate referred to the Committee on Railroads. ‘The Board then proceeded to pass a number of res- olutions yranting permission to several persons to erect signs, sign posts and other advertising pieces of workmanship. 'Che vid labor question was then brought up. Res- olutions are passed at every session of the Alder- men authorizing the Commissionor of Public Works to have streets paved and flagged in such a manner as he shall deem to be for the best interests of the city. A rcsolution of this character was placed be- fore the Pear It authorized some work to be done im Eighty-sixth street. Immediately on tho reading of the resolution, Alderman Sheils moved that a provision be inserted requiring the work to bo done by day’s work and not by contract. Im- mense applause from the lobby cm the recom- mendation of the Alderman from the Fourth district, who # moment later again arose and, “for fear that he might be misunderstood,” renewed his motion. ‘rhe question was put, and President Mott announced that the roguisite number of votes had not been cast in favor of it, although # majority of the Board had voted to adopt the amendment. The President claimed that the amendment provided for an ex- diture of money, and therefore required sevon- n votes to it. an Roberts, however, dissented from the decision of the Chair, and said that if it was insisted he would move an appeal to the Board. ident Mott adh to his decision, but said he would be glad to be enlightened on the subject, as he did not want to rule antagonistic to the feelings of the members of the Board. On motion of Alder- man Burns the whole matter was laid over for future consideration, A motion by Alderman Strack to anthorize the Comptroller to lease the northeast corner of Second avenue and First street for the accommodation of the Fourth District Civil Court, was referred to the Com- miittee on Salaries and Offices. A report from tho Committee on Railroads was read in relation to a petition from residents of the annexed district praying that the elevated railroads might be directed to complete their roads as soon a8 possible, The report recommends that the Mayor be Fequested to use all the influence in his power to cause the roads to be completed. It was approved. ts 8 noae then adjourned until Tuesday next, at wo P. THE MAYOR AND THE POLICE. Commissioner Erhardt entered the Mayor's office late yesterday afternoon to be further examined by Mr. Cooper concerning the truth of the charges made against certain members of the Police Beard. The Commissioner was unaccompanied by any witnesses. When he had greeted His Honor the two officials had @ quict consultation in a corner of the room. It was said that Mr. Erhardt was trying to prevail upon the Mayor to have the examination continued in public, but that the latter refused to acquiesce in this. Then the Commissioner requested the Mayor to put whatever uestions he had to ask in writing and not trust en- to the stenographer, Mr. E. T. Davis, who is employed by Mayor Cooper. ‘This also, it is under- stood, Mr. Cooper refused todo. Shortly afterward the Mayor and the Commissioner eutered the chief ‘istrate’s private office and the examination went on until after dark, Nothing was made public as to what transpired at the inves! jon. OPPOSITION TO A RAILROAD. Argument was heard before Judge Gilbert in the Su- preme Court, Kings county, yesterday, in the matter of the application for » mandamus to compel the projectors of the New York and Brighton Beach Rail- road Company to change their route, All the other railroad companies appeared by counsel in opposi- tion to the new route, which it is proposed to con- struct from Locust Grove to Brighton Beach, and which they contend would endanger the lives of pas- sengers. The Court reserved its decision. BROOKLYN RAPID TRANSIT. The following preamble and resolutions have been adopted by a large number of property owners in Brooklyn who ate opposed to the establishment of a steam surface railroad on Atlantic avenue:— Whereas we, the owners of real estate on and adjacent to Atlantic avenue, are fulsely charged with being opposed to all moaern scheines for increasing Brooklyn's population id r refusal to consent to the replacing ‘Atlantic uvenue; and where x68 h ated bofore the Railroad © ‘Aswombly.to our prejudice and injury, by parties sucking speciut legislation and unconstitutional privileges; therefore. Resolved, That we hereby make eoucern that we are upaninon on the Legislature has no power to pormit any private corpora- tion to use a street or highway for steam railway purposes without the consent of and just compensation to adjacent owners. Rosolved, That we wish it known to all our sens that we hourtily indorse and welcome an: lan of rapid transit that will add to Brovkly population and corafort, provided the same duced without Injury to/the person or property of any clti- r M Ir ten in our city of refined homes. solved, lorris F. Dowloy, Esq:, be retained to argue our case and renew our protest against steam ou Atlantic avenue before the Railroad Committee of the next Thursday morning, and that a com- Leyinlature mittee of four be appointed to accompany him thither. THE EXCISE COMMISSIONERS. The indictments found by the Grand Jury for mis- demeanor against Excise Commissioners Morrison and Merkle will be presented in the Court of General Sessions to-day. Notification will be given the — Commissioners to appear in court for plead- ing. SEEKING REINSTATEMENT. In Part 3 of the Supreme Court, before Judge Van Brunt and a jury, the caseof The People ex rel. Will- iam H. Stiner against Richard J. Morrison was tried yesterday. The plaintiff sucs to be reinstated as Ex- cise Commissioner, claiming, through his counsel, Mr. George Bliss, that by the decision of Judge Sedg- wick in the case of George W. Morton against the Mayor, &c., an Excise Commissioner is a local officer under the charter and appointed for six years, Ex- Commi ner Stiner was appointed by Mayor Have- meyer, November 5, 1874, to fill the unexpired term of John B. Voorhies and holds that he was the first legally appointed Commissioner under the charter aud that although his commission specified his term to be only for the unexpired term of his predecessor the law is in his tavor. For the defence Mr. Harrison called ex-Mayors Wickham and Ely, Colonel Tracy, Mayor’s clerk, and Captain Twomey, deputy clerk of the Common Council, to prove documents; Commissioners Morton, Mor- rison and Merkle and ¢x-Commissioner Patterson. For the plaintiff no witnesses were called. Vo- luminous evidence was introduced, upon which tho ruling of the Court was invoked. Judge Van Brunt directed the jury to find a verdict for the defenco, with the understanding that tho case should be taken ‘crm. CAPTAIN BLAIR'S PLEA. The sixth and last day's proceedings of the gencral court martial sitting at Governor's Island for the trial of Captain Thomas Biair, Fifteenth infantry, com- menced yosterday at eleven A. M. After reading the records of the previous sitting General M. T. McMa- hon, counsel for the defence, said that, with permis- sion of the Court, the accused would withdraw his plea of not guilty to the specifications. iencoaene Colonel Ayres—Dogs ho plead guilty to je charge? Gene: McMahon—He pleads not guilty to tho charge, but guilty to the specifications. Lieutenant Colonel Ayres—Then the plea stands as before to the charge? General MeMahon—Not guilly to the charge, but guilty to the hy Se eg General McMahon read the amended plea of the accused, which ran as follow The accused, aftor reflection, and, mpon tho advice of counsel, has devided to withdraw his plea of not guilty to th ions While he does not admit that at the that is charged upon him, yet he does tdeny that in aet- ing solely upon bis own conviction in so grave a matter he committed an error so serious that he is willing to make whatever reparation of atonement there may bo tu tho full acknowledgmont of his wrongful act, and he therefore leads guilty tu the specifications and awaits the Ji nce of the Court. ‘The members of the court deliberated for some time among themselves, the Judge Advocate con- sulted with his secretary, and the prisoner, after carefully reading the new plea put in by the advice of his counsel, deliberately signed the paper, used the blotter to dry his signature, and rising, walked over to the table at which the Court-sat, allowed tho shect to fall among the Judge Advocate’s documents and resumed his seat at the sinall table provided for the use of counsel. The court was cheared, and after deliberating some ten or fifteen minutes, it was de- clared open, and Major Swain announced that the plea of the defence, as amended, had been accepted, and that the Court had recorded its findings. These will not be known till they shall have been wed upon by the Judge Advocate General, approved of by the General commanding the ariny and.submitted to the Secretary of War. ‘HE PEARL STREET FIRE. At the Pearl street fire, on Sunday night, the alarm which brought Engine Company No. 31 first to the spot was given by Automatic Signal Telegraph Company, | BLISSVILLE STABLES. ALL QUIET AT THE SEAT OF WAR—THE MILE DEALERS WILLING TO OBEY THE Law. Blissyille looked the picture of desolation yester- day. The cold, raw atmosphere rendered pedestrian exercise anything but pleasant, so very few people were to be seen out of doors, At the quarantined stables the deputy sheriffs had a most miserable time. Every now and then one could be seen mov- ing about between the cow stables, trying to encour- age even # feeble ciroulation of the blood, by a series of gymnastic evolutions that would do credit to professional acrobat, The vigilance of the Sheriff's officers could be in @ measure attributed to the fact that information was received that the own- ers of the cows now quarantined in the stables intended to make a raid on the premises and drive off the stock. If such an attempt is made, the reception the ‘leaders will get will probably deter their followers from con- tinuing to make fools of themselves. One man who gave his naine as William Turner and his residence Williamsburg was detectod by Deputy Sheriff Wilkin- son attempting to steal acanof milk. It was very near daylight when the officer's attention was at- tracted by his movements. Watching until bis man had succeeded in getting the can outside the Deputy crept up and suddenly seized him, and after a short struggle managed to secure him. Io was taken to the Quecns County Jail, in Long Island City, and locked up to await examination. Thero was no examination of cattle made yesterday because Dr. McLean had to attend to some more ur- gout cases in the county. A Heraup orter called on General Patrick and found him disinclined to talk on anything relating to cattle disease and the places quarantined by his order. Ho said that nothing had occurred since Sunday that would in- terest ‘the public. The stables on the corner of Flus! and Knickerbocker avenues are strictly waran' by Deputy Sheritf William McGinnes and ve subordinates. The owners continue to feed the cows, but no swill is given. THE MILK DEALERS AND THE BOARD OF HEALTH. The Brooklyn Board of Health held its regular meeting yesterday. After the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved the secretary pro- duced an application of Peter Van Cott and Jesse Mott to have their permits to sell milk reissued. It will be remembered that those two men were arrested for watering their milk some short time ago aud their licenses revoked. Secretary La Petra said that the men were perfectly willing to comply with the law in every respect. On motion of Alderman Ray the per- mits were granted. The secretary then read the fol- lowing letter from the Kings County Milk Ex- change:— Bnooxtyn, Feb, 17, 1879, To the Guntiexen Comprisine Tuk BOARD or Huattu OF Stus—Ata meeting of the Kings County Milk Exchan held at their rooms 398 Fulton street, thts afternoon, of thanks was tendered your honorable ally to Sanitary Inspector Raymond: ction in relation to diseased cows and the body. your energet! balo of swill milk. Hoping you will continue eu work in the interest of our city, |. B. KILLMER, Secretary - Several people whose licenses were revoked by the Board on account of the holiers selling Bliss- ville swill milk applied to have them reissued. One Richard Malone, to whom ® permit was not granted, evidently tried’ to play a smart trick by having his son apply for @ ficense to sell Queens county milk. Dr. Raymond said that he would be in favor of withholding permits from persons unless they would get their milk from quarters known to the Board to be free from the disease. A motion to prevent people from keeping cows unless they had the proper cilities was laid over. The secretary read a reso- lution passed by the Board of Alderman, asking for information in regard to the selling of diseased meat, and on the motion of the president, he was instructed to forward tho necéssary infor- mation. At this point a@ question arose as to the feedingfof cows with hay. Dr. Raymond said that although he visited the Blissville cow stables a great many times he never saw hay given to the animals and that he never heard they got any. “Since the General has quarantined tl lace, how- ever,” continued the Doctor, smiling, he cows are enjoying many luxuries in the shape of clean stalls, more air and some hay.” The Doctor's visits to the stables were generally unannounced and it is be- lieved that the state in which he found the animals is simply beyond description. Officer O'Neill, Special Meat Inspector of the Sanitary Department, examined some cows in a stable near Penny Bridge yesterday, He found thirty-nine cows in tair condi- tion. As he returned to headquarters he came upon one case which he quarantined immediately. GAFF, FLEIRCHMAN & 00. CALLED TO ACCOUNT. The Health Board, at their meeting yesterday, took up for consideration the case of Gaff, Fleischman & Co., who are charged with feeding cows on swill and harboring diseased cattle in their stables. Mr, Fleischman appeared before the and stated that he was not the owner of the cows, but had let the stables they were housed in. He also admitted that he sold the swill on which they were fed and supplicd it from tanks in his brewery. On his promise that aftor May 1 he would give over the stables and would cease to furnish the obnoxious dict his case was set back for future consideration. THE CATTLE DISEASE NOT OF RECENT DATE, New York, Feb. 18, 1879, To THE Eprror or THE HERALD:— In 1875, while an act concerning the transportation of cattle-was being prepared for introduction in the United States Senate, a gentleman of large experience and fally qualified for the undertaking induced me to accompany him on a tour of inspection among many of the cattle yards in the vicinity of the city. Our main object was to gain information concerning the condition of stock arriving in New York by reil from the West. After a careful ex- amination we came to the conclusion that not one-fifth of the animals we fouud on -the trains inspected could pass, were they human beings, an ordinary medical examination for life insurance, the reason being that nearly all wore suffering from intermittent fever or some well defined chronic disease. I am led to mention these facts, hoping to disabuse the minds of those who have fallen into error with regard to the recent aj of dis- cased cattle among us. The frightful accounts which have appeared in the columns of the daily press con- cerning pleuro-pueumonia would seem to indicate that the malady is of late origin. Such is not the case. The discase has been known and understood among cattle dealers for years, and butchers have never considered the meat unfit for market, except when the animal had actually died of the disease, and even then the meat was for making Frankfort and Bologna sausage. GEORGE LONGMAN. GARBAGE IN THE BAY. A QUESTION OF VERACITY BETWEEN CAPTAIN GUNNER AND INSPECTOR CONWAY. The Board of Pilot Commissioners met yesterday, President Ambrose Snow in the chair. A commuai- cation was received from Captain Gunner, of the Street Cleaning Department, denying that the tug- boat Don Juan and the four scows she was unloading in the main ship channel on February 3 were in the employ of his bureau. The Captain stated that the Police Department had severed all connection with the tugboat on the Ist of February. Inspector Joseph Conway sent in his report, in which he maintained that the police seows were at tho place nained by him in his report of the 4th ult., and thatthe Police Commis- sioners of New York are the only parties employing Italians on scows in the lowor bay. Moreover, ho says be has ascertained that the city of Brooklyn has no scowa, neither does it employ any, the strect sweepings being deposited in vacant lots; also that Jersey City has no scows for fe | purpose, and that the refuse of the city is de im vacant lots and on the meadows for filling in purposes. Mr. Conwa: contended that the offences committed were charg: upon the proper ‘ties. ‘The Board a to sond scopy of the Inspector's report to the Polico Commissioners, ir. Ambrose Snow, the president, acting for the Board, sent a letter yesterday to Mayor Cooper, in compliance with that officil’s request, in relation to the deposit of refuso «material in the waters of tho port. In the letter is explained the law under which the Board acts in the matter, and accompanying it is acopy of a bill drawn up by the counsel of the Board, which 1s intended more effectually to prevent such deposits, and which was introduced in the Assembly ou February 7 and referred to the Com- mittee on Cities, In the letter the Board expresses the opinion that the plan of burning the refuse ma terial is feasible, so far us the garbage is concerned, but after that the residuum aud tho dredgings of «lips and shoals have to be disposed of in the harbor. It is contended that there is great necessity for & thoroughly organized plan for the disposition of all matter that cannot be used for filling in pur- poses, and the Board thinks that the only way to havo it dono properly is for the authorities of the city to cause to be constructed #1x iron hopper barges, which could be operated by their own steam power, of propor capacity and seaworthi- ness, to carry the materials well out to sea and de- osit them ‘in deep water. Mr, Snow states, as he as been informed, that plans of such barges have beon submitted to the Street Cleaning Department, and that, although approved by its members, no movement has been made to construct them, The Board informs the Mayor that it proposes to frame a bill authorizing the city to make an appropriation for building these hopper barges and estimates that the cost of constructing six of them would be $300,000, At the same time the Street Cleaning Bureau will not have to hire tugboats or scows or to employ the present army of scavengers. The Board, in conclu- sion, asks Mayor Cooper's co-operation in the matter, A communication, signed by 105 resident owners, muaters of vexscls and maritime citizens of the north shore of Staten Island, was read, petitioning the | board to stop parties engaged in ave; at Elizabethport, N. J., from dumping mud in the channel of Staten Island Sound. ‘The petitioners complain of the obstruction to the navigation of the channel, which they say is naturally varrow and in some places very shallow. They ciaim that vast trade is annually carried on through this channel, aud that, if the dumping continues, the $50,000 ex- ng the slips not since by the United States govern- rer at nore fy eae The referred the matter to the Rij Com- missioners of New Jersey, who have power in the premises, aud then adjourned uatil Tuesday next, DEATH OF A GENTLE GIANTESS. MOURNING IN A BOWERY MUSEUM OVER A FA- VORITE CUBIOSITY—MRS. FLANDRAU, AGE EIGHTEEN, WEIGHT FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN, GONE TO THE BETTER WORLD. ‘There was grief yesterday in the American Museum in the Bowery over the death, on Monday, of Mrs. Flandrau, née Miss Wood, a young lady who was known on’ the bills as “The Mormon Giant Girl.” She died at her residence, No. 66 West Fourth street, at half-past four o'clock Monday afternoon, after an ordinary illness, to all appearances, of some weeks. No one anticipated the sudden and dreadful change, and when it came it plunged both the hus- band and those who had been associated with the “Giant Girl” in the “show” world into the depths of mourning. In quest of facts anent the demise of one who was favorably known far and wide as a “curiosity” the Hepatp. reporter called yesterday afternoon upon Mr. Bunnell, of the museum. He was accorded all facilities and spent considerable time in the estab- lishment collecting facts, which are about as fol- lows:—Miss Aunie Wood was born in Broadhead, Wis., alittle over eighteen years ago. At an early age she began to manifest that susceptibility to the accretion of fat which was her distinguishing pro- fessional characteristic and eventually her doom, death having been caused by fatty degeneration of the heart, complicated by kidney troubles. Two years a,o Miss Wood came to New York, exhibiting then in the old “American Museum” in the Bow- ery, near Grand street. She was then a very pretty girl, despite the fact of being almost six feet tall and weighing 516 pounds. he was particularly complaisant and even-tempered, and was always noted for her engaging manners, her generosity, her willingness to do anything in her power to aid the curiosities about her, whether the scene was a hall ina large city or a wind-ewayed tent in a country circuit. She was out all last season with Barnuin’s Circus, giving satisfaction both to the public and the management. It may sound strangely, but it is nevertheless true, that outside of the fact of being a general favorite with those about her, she was the recipient of honorable matrimonial attentions on the part of gentlemen in every phaso of business life. Many offers of murriage were made her, none of which were accepted, until in December last, when, while Barnum’s show was at the Hippodrome, she became the wife of Mr. John Flandrau, then en- gaged as a ticket seller for the combination. GRIEF OF THE CURIOSITIES. ‘The reporter, visiting the museum during an off hour, had a chance to talk to the living curiosities and to learn that grief for the death of s companion and friend is just as uine in the mystic realms of what is known as the “side show’’ asin the most orthodox branches o1 iety. The Circassian girl, Zoe Meleke, was in tears, and when asked about it she was free to confess that her agitation was due to the loss of one who had become endeared to her, Mile. Zoe spoke feelingly of the ‘Mormon giant girl,” ‘recalling many of her good qualities and welling particularly upon her habit when travel- ling of insisting upon all in the hotel coming to her roomron Sunday and enjoying her hospitality. “Yes,” said the Albino, “‘she was a good girl. She used to say, ‘Now let us have a picnic.’ ” There was uo questioning the gloom that hung over the museum, Even the Arab Giant, towering over the others like a palm tree, seemed’ dejected. He spoke feelingly of the event, and, with a sigh pro- portionate to his size, remarked that death was the common lot of all, The ee Sa in their minia- ture chairs, were also oppressed, and did not attempt tosell their photographs. “You sce how it is,” said ono of the attendants, “they were all very fond of Annie, and when one of these people die it is not like as it it was outside in the big world.” THE DEAD GIANTESS. No. 66 West Fourth street is opposite Washington square. Mr. and Mrs. Flandrau lived on the second floor. Yesterday afternoon the reporter found Mr, Flandrau watching over his dead wife, whose pres- ence was too plainly indicated by a huge coffin, cov- ered with a pall that trailed to the floor. It was against the hall bedroom door, with the head to the strect. Mr. Flandrau was deeply affected by the misfortune that had overtaken him and expressed it most unmistakably. He re- counted the last moments of his wife. A little after four o’clock on Monday afternoon she turned in bed, aud he remonstrated with her for the change of atti- tude. She replied that the doctor had stated she could lie upon that side, as it atforded her the great- est relief. Thon she quietly dozed away and as quietly died, making no sign, no struggle, uttering no word. She will buried to-morrow rnoon, at one o'clock, from her late residence, the remains being taken to Woodlawn News grey $ by the train that leaves the Grand Central Depot at half-past two P. M. A SAILOR AND HIS WIFE, ALLEGED BOARDING HOUSE SCANDAL. IN THE CITy OF CHURCHES—MAny AND HABRY'S PURELY PLATONIC AFFECTION. Richard E. Bingham is engaged on vessels used in the United States lighthouse service, and during the greater partof the year is coasting from Maine to Texas, He has a wife, named Mary E., and a son eight years old, whom the father calls Richard, but whom his mother persists in caliing Harry KX. Annie D. Smith, a friend of Mrs. Bingham, claims that at her request she furnished her with board and clothing, amounting in all to $100, to re- cover which she instituted a suit in the Marine Court against ber husband, Richard E. Bingham. The case came to trial yesterday before Judge McAdam and a jury in Part 1of the Marine Court, when there was disclosed on the part of the defendant Bad @ complicated defence. Mr. Bing- ham denied that he ever requested the plaintiff to furnish the necessaries which form the basis ot the action, and asserted on the contrary that he had tur- nished his wife with funds necessary for the main- tenance of herself and son, He only ceased to do so, he said, when in October, 1878, she, without just cause, had him arrested in a suit for rm ror in which she was backed up by the plaintiff. He further alleges that his wife had comed to live with him and had committed adultery. One witness, Mrs. Martha Raymond, swore that ao man, named Harry White, was tar too familiar with Mrs. Bingham, and Mrs, Nellie Brown, one of the ladies in whose house Mrs. Bingham boarded, testi- fied that the latter was taken out riding by Harry; that he visitec her about four times a week and twice a day, and wrote her letters in which he addressed her as “Darling” and “My darling,” while she epoke of Hurry’s father and mother as papa and mamma. Mrs. Bingham admitted to the wituess that Harry kissed her when he took his departure for the White Mountains; that he telegraphed her from there, and that she wore his likeness as a tender reminder of the absent one; notwithstanding all this she con- sidered Mrs. Bingham one of the nicest ladies who had ever boarded with her, and never saw anything which would justify ® obarge of criminality on her THE HUSBAND'S TESTIMONY. Richard E. beg Sage the alleged injured husband and defendant in the action, testified that be had always supplied his wife with money sutlicient to meet her expenses, she the greater part of the time drawing his pay on warrants; ho had gone on sov- eral occasions, in company with his wite and Harry White, to the theatre, to Coney Islaud aud up the Hudson; on the excursions he went on Whites father's steamers, but at that time he suspected nothing wrong; he found White in his wite's bed- room once, and only once; he then saw nothing criminal, but cautioned her that it might lead to something improper. ‘THK WIVE'S REBUTTAL. Mrs. Bingham was next called to the witness stand and denied that anything crimanal had ever occurred between her and Harry White. She further testified that her husband had treated her cruelly, and on ono occasion struck her, Immediately the husband was called to his feet by his counsel, and explained to tho jury that the striking was done ten years ago, and the ovcasion of it was that his wife was in @ passion beating his young child; he tried to take the child away, aud she resisting he Gy her. Mrs. Martha Raymond was recalled and was tho last witness. While boarding in the saine house with Mr. Lbingham and his wife she occupied an ad- joining room, aud could have heard all if Mr. Bing- ham hal scolded or struck his wife. He never did 80; but when leaving to go to sea she heard him for a farewell kiss, which she refused, and slanim the door in his face, She treated Harry White very differently. ‘The case will be concluded to-day, UNITED STATES WORLD'S FAIR. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the United States World’s Fair was held at the residence of ex- Judge Hilton, West Thirty-fourth street, on Monday evening, The following gentlemen were present:— Henry Hulton, David Dows, Edward Clark, Dennis CG. Wileox, William B, Dinsmore, Horace Porter, ‘Thomas C. Acton, Richard M, Hoe, Fletcher Harper, John A. Stewart, aries G. Francklyn, Orestes Cleveland, Daniel F, Appleton, Henry M. Alexander, Samuel B. H. Vance, Charles L. Tiffany, Jackson 8, Schultz, Ex-Judge Hilton was elected permanent chairman and John J, MeCook and Edward B, Hilton permanent secretaries. Ex-Mayor Cleveland, of Jersey City, offered the following preamble and resolution, which were adopted :— Whereas it ie desirable that a world's fair shall b he city of New York, and that a proper te hold tion ud who report quirk The chairman, therefore, appointed the following committee:—Jackson 8, Schultz, chairman; Orestes Cleveland, Kichard M, Hoe, Samuel B. H. Vauce and Charles L, Tiffany. The names of the Executive Committee were published in the Henaty last Saturday, WILY MR. WELLS. The Old Man Turns the Tables on His Cousins, SPICY REJOINDERS. Examination of the Alleged Luna- tic by a Doctor. ‘The most interestingly dramatic session of the lunacy commission in the case of Miser Wells was held yesterday. The examination of the old man himself kept the audience in 3 roar, aud his quaint and pertinent answers evoked storms cf applause that the officers wero unableto restrain. Thus far euch day's session has been held in s different room. Yesterday the courts were using the upper rooms, #o it was necessary to take. the room gep- erally reserved for the Surrogate’s hearings. All the interested parties wore present, except Mr. Wells, and he camo in later. All the cousins were on hand and some of them were represented by counscl, Among the spectators were several old merchants and residents, one of whom, Mr. John T. Howard, was calle as a witness, Everybody concerned in the trial was greatly inconvenienced by the awk- ward arrangements of the room; the jury were badly placed and the Commissioners wore half hidden be- hind a huge desk on the platform. WHAT AN OLD MERCHANT SAYS,’ Johu T. Howard testified:—I am # merchant and fa- miliar with large transactions; I have met Mr. Wells and know of the Portage Lake bonds; they are now worthless, but were prospectively of great value; I negotiated their sale in Europo and sold thom, but owing to some technicality it was not con- summated; I never knew Mr. Wells intimately, but from my intercourse with him I should say he was coherent and there was nothing out of the way with him; Isnould not think his declining to tell where he passed the night when he pretended he went to Albany any evidence of unsoundness of mind; in my judgment that man is perfectly sane, Dr. Ayres—The requisition directs us to inquire into the condition of Mr. Wells’ mind now, andI propose to test that condition to-day. Is Mr. Wells here ? Mr. Kent—He is not coming to-day, sir, but we can send for him. Mr. Marsh—It seems to me, sir, that it would be extremely unfair to take the old man now, when he is excited, angered and exasperated at his treatment. I have never seen the document to which you al- lude. You will remember that all the proceedings were ex parte and there was no opportunity given any one to challenge what was done. Why, these very proceedings are enough to upset the man. It seems to me the inquisition should be directed to what was the condition of the man’s mind. Some of our other witnesses are here and we will first ex- amine them, and then, if Your Honor directs, I will take Mr. Wells in hand, Dr. Ayres—All right. Go ahead. Mr. Charles J. Smith, editor of Noah's Sunday Times, was then called, and testified that he had vis- ited Mr. Wells on professional business and found him intelligent and coherent. Richard B, Charles testified:—I have rented prem- ises of Mr. Wells in No. 624 Greenwich street; I left there last May; I paid my rent to him, and he called quite regularly, prompt on the quarter; at those periods I talked with him on gencral matters; I so- Rietea reduction of rent, and he took off ten per cent atter much talk; 1 was paying more than it was worth; he wouldn’t make a new Ling gre) so when my lease was up Left; the last time I saw him was in May of 1878; I consider him harsh in bargains. To Mr. Sibley—I saw him every quarter day; I made him an offer, but he refused to listen to any proposition whatever, #o of course I gave up the place when my lease expired; I consider him entirely sound in mind. Mr. Wells here came into court and it was deemed best to put him on the stand again. Mr. Marsh con- ducted the examination. Jonathan T. Wells testified:—I will answer you few questions; Iam in my seventy-ninth year, sir; lhave been in New York near forty years; was born in Montague, Mass. mother’s name was Perley Taft before she married; I had brothers, Samuel and Henry, and sisters, Mary and Hannah; I didn’t sce much of the family after I came here; none of us ever married; father was called Cornelius Wells; his father was Henry, a physician; father was a farmer in early life; I came with very little money to make my fortune if I could; I was twenty-two years old; 1 was agent of a cotton broker for three years; he lived in Augusta, then I was in a retail drug store; after this I went in business with Mr. Miles (Wells & Miles) for five or six years; Miles lives in New York; since then have done business in my own ‘way; we sold palm leaves; imported them from Cuba; we received thega on the wharves and then put them in my own store; they were used tor raiding hats, men’s and women's; palm leaf hats we call them; that trade ran down in about ten years; we exchanged the leaves for manufactured goods and dealt with Eastern men, and sold always at a profit; I have what might be called a pretty little property and enough to carry me through; I made it not by speculation; I never spent much. MIs EXTREME MORALITY, I never went to # theatre; I never drove fast horses; dress and jewelry were not my forte at all; I had an old fashioned English waten in my younger days; there was no adornment about me; I took good caro of everything I had; I held on to my property at all times; I have certain investments; ve property on the Connecticut River and stock in the ‘ttord and New Haven road, “Bad stock?” “No, sir! It bears a premium of sixty per cent.” “No dividends, are there?”’ “Yes, sit, every six months; get six per cent on the origiual value of the stock, say from §360 to $400; generally reinvested my dividends and didn’t want to lose interest on them; I don’t recollect a $1,700 dividend; I recollect the several Terre Haute roads; Irely on my own books almost entirely, and ldon’t feel fully prepared to speak of my property without my books; I have kept my own books of late years; I had some Portage Luke and Ship Canal bonds; I don't remember of whom 1 bought them; presume I inquired particularly about the property that was covered by these bonds; the lands were West, but I can’t remember; the State of Michigan was the headquarters; the iron aud mineral lands were considered the cream of the value; I have an indistinct revollection that Mr. John ‘T. Howard and Mr. Avery went to England about it; Ikuew Holbrook very well and consulted him as to my investments; 1 thought highly of him; he was highly esteemed a4 a fiuancier, and stood in re- pute in the city; I know Mr. Swan, who had his office next to me. Mr. Marsh—Do you know cousin George Sibley? Mr. Wells—1 call him an acquaintance (great laugh- ter); 1 was always ranked as oue of the most tem- perate kind of folks; never smoked in my life and a very small chew answers me four and twenty hours; my bonds aro registered; I was uever married; my sister died two years go. in East Hartford, on the woperty owned by my futher and mother; er property to me; I sent a lawyer up there; I can’t recall the name of the fii there are two of them and first rate looking fellow: have their names in a little member names as well as could a few yours ago; it’s over the Third National Bank. Dr. Ayre#—Was tho uame Crosky? Mr. Wells—It was more like Crosby. (Applause.) Dr. Ayres—Wha' he other? Mr. Welis—Kent; Crosby and Kent, (Laughter and use.) oop Marsh—What's my name? Mr. Wells--I can’t tell. Mr. Marsh—tIs tt Harsh? Mr. Wells—No, sir. Mr. Marsh—Is it Marsh? Mr. Wells—Marsh is thename. We'll call it Marsh. (Long laughter and loud applanse.) ‘To Mr. Marsh—I remember the accident, a few months ago, and have had a atifY Auger over since; I amcapablo of taking care of my own atfairs; I have no doubt of it; no one has besten mo in a bar- Kain; BQ one that I know of has come out abead of me, but I don’t care to say much about that, A MEDICAL RXAMINATION, To Dr. Ayres—1 keep 4 listof my securities; when dividends are due I am notified, and I go to the office for the checks; tho office is tm the rear of Wall street; the dividends are paid in checks drawn to my order; I deposit them in the bank and put my name on the back—indorse it; 1 can see and read the print in this book, Then Mr. Wells took a book and made out a few words; he then puton the Doctor's spectacles and read correctly but slowly, Dr. Ayres—What is this? ells—It's a five-dollar bill and good as any; ve-dollar greenback, a count this pile of bills. ells then took @ pile of bills and counted Mr. them, adding up $37, the rrect announcement of which was received with lause. The Doctor then showed: him & coupon and asked him what st was. He failed to make it out, but the Doctor didn’t consider that a fair test. To Dr. Ayres—1 give my tenants a tull receipt and | charge them interest on the rence overdue; I have lived under Miss Ruckle’s roof for many years; m, father and mother are dead; my birth wlan the 7! September; on my last I was seventy-cight, Wnt year is this?” “How old are you?" “In my eightieth year.” “Why am I here?” “1 dun't know.” “Are my questions impertinent ?** “They are very curious at least.” “Then what ain I here for?” “I suppose to find out to whom the be- dongs has been seized.” (Great iter and ba > ee . ‘o Dr. Ayres—I am not tired in the least; I don't feel cold or heat much; Ltake long walks; I walked over to the Post Office and back. Dia ‘THE pag re STICKS TO ALBANY. “ ‘ou go to ” “rdide 8° y “in the boat?’ “I did: Iam certain I went; the hotel is at the cor- ner of Pearl and Ferry; I stayed there all night and got up at half-past five, took the beat and got buck in pretty good season,” “You won’t consi anes ler me impertinent if lask youa “No, air.” i “What did you go for?” py ‘owe pri Geese aanipeen."* (Laughter.) 0 on ee “Rot 7 mt a Political business?’ “Don't you know 4 i “Dinow Vala ae zo8 couldn't go so quick ?” “Did you tell the women that ee pe CORE: tees ves hed seoret about: te “You always stayed at hom 2% ‘Always but that once.” ns MSHS “Aud the women were anxious to. kni ent, Women re gouorlly curious, aro they tt “ eve they are, lon’t k: : women" iy know much about “Now, you still insist that you went to Albany?” do, I went and Lcame back, I shall stand to it ays. The good nature of the audience had by this tim been worked up to fever heat, and as the old geutlo: man smiled upon the Court there was a general de- sire fo congratulate him. Mr. Marsh seeing the effect produced rested his case, and the court was adjourned until Thursday, at eleven o'clock, when cousin Georgo will put in re- butting testimony. THE VANDERBILT WILL CASE, DB. VAN BUREN GIVES HIS EXPERIENCE DURING THE COMMODORE'S LAST SICKNESS. The Vanderbilt will caso was resumed before Sur- rogate Calvin yesterday. A decrease in the number of spectators was apparent, a fact which might tend to indicate that public interest in this long drawo out legal contest is dying out. Mr. William H. Van- derbilt sat, as usual, near his counsel, while his sister, the contestant, occupied a seat behind the fluted column which shut her out from the view of the proponent. Mr. Berger, the husband of the con- testant, and Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt were also present. ‘The first witness called by Mr. Clinton was Dr. William H, Van Buren, who testified that he had been @ practicing physician in New York for abouttwenty+ five years; that he had been a professor in several colleges and was the author of some medical works; he knew Commodore Vanderbilt in 1876 and attended him professionally during his last illness, A copy of the result of the autopsy made on the remaina of the decedent was shown to the witness, who said that he had already examined it carefully, and found in it no evidence of insanity on the part of the Com- modore, On cross-examination by Mr. Lord the witness was closely interrogated as to the different medical works he had published and in regard to the basis of hia belief as to the sanity of the testator, without, how- ever, shaking his direct testimony. Tho name of Dr. jenheimer having been incidentally mentioned, Mr. Lord asked it he was not the author of several medical works. To this.the witness replied that he did not know, but that the books were published un- der his vame. He led, however, that he had no doubt that Dr, Bodenheimer was the author of tho works referred to, but that he had to answer the question in that way on account of the sharp ch: acter of the examination. The witness further tes- tified that he had called upon the Commodore about twice a week up to the time of his death, but he had it igg done so at the request of William H. Vander- it. On being sonst by Mr. Lord to give any conversa- tion he had had with the Commodore, the witness said that on one occasion the Commodore asked him to sit by him and talk, whereupon he said that he had been nominated by # gentleman at Saratoga for Vice President of the United States; he afterward asked the person who nominated him why he had done so, and he replied that he had once seen him play a game of whist, and he thought that any man who could play #0 good # game would make » good vice president. On one occasion the witness stated that he hurt the Commodore, who thereupon used some profanity; he afterward asked the witness if he thought it was wrong for an old man to swear @ little eee was hurt, and apologized for the lan- guage he % The witness testified that he had frequently met Dr. Flint in consultation at the Commodore's house during the latter's illness, and the two had often e: changed views as to the importance of the case, and the probability of their being called as witnesses in regard thereto; he had, however, never heprd apy: thing from William H. Vanderbilt on the subject tho witness stated he did not kuow for certain thud he would be called as a witness until last week. Owing to professional engagements on the part of nae Buren his cross-examination was not con- cluded, : At the afternoon session it was intended to resum: the cross-examination of ex-Judge Spencer, but as. ‘was unavoidably absent, the time of the Court was taken up with a preliminary argument on the part of Mr. Lord, in support of the motion to strike out of the record the testimon: en by Commodore Vanderbilt in 1874 and 1875, before a referee, and which was introduced by counsel for the proponent to show the clearness of mind of tho testator. ‘There being no further business before the Court, an adjournment was ordered until to-day. Tho will of the late Dr. Henry D. Ranney, drawn by himself, was filed yesterday in the Surrogate’s office. Under the instrument Dr. Ranney directs his executors to pay his debts, which, he says, will not be many, as his motto through life hae been, “Owe no man anything.” He leaves nu- merous bequests, among others $1,000 to build & granite monument in the family cemetery at Townshend, Vt., and he says that he hopes others will lkewise contribute to “so worthy an object.” His books and surgical instruments, except such as his wite shall need, he leaves to his brother, Stephen Ranney; and to another brother, James Ranney, asa ‘token of affection,” he leaves his watch and chain. The entire income of his residuary estate is left to his wite Lucinda during her life, and at her death the interest upon $10,000 is to be paid to the New York City Mission and Tract Society. The balance of his estate he directs to be divided into fitteea equal between his six brothers, his three sisters, and his six nephews and nieces. He appoints as his executors Lafayette Ran- ney and Thomas Russeil. GEORGE W. VARIAN'S WILL, In the Surrogate’s office there was filed yesterday the will of the late George W. Varian. ‘The will is dated May 19, 1875. His furniture, books and paint- ings he gives to his wife Margaret, and all his real estate aud other personal property he leaves in trust to his executors, directing them, after they have collected the rents, to pay to his wife $4,000 per annum, the balance to be paid to his daughter Lucy. At the death of his wito her an- nuity is also to be paid to his daughter until she at- tains the age of thirty-five years, when the whole property is to be turned over to her. At her death it 18 to go to her issue, if she have any, and if not, to his rightful heirs, He names as his executors Henry Gilsey, Lucy Varian and Charles E. Miller. CHARITABLE BEQUESTS. In the Kings county Surrogate’s Court, before Sur- rogate Abraham H. Dailey, the will of the late Caro- line Galley, who died in Brooklyn on December 20, 1878, leaving an estate supposed to amount to about $10,000, was admitted to probate yesterday, To Mary E. Anthony, of San Francisco, the deceg dent bequeathes $500; to John A. Nex. sen, executor «ander the will, $1,000; to Kate Clark the income from the sum of $1,000, and on her death the executor is directed to distribute the income among the poor and needy persons of the city, with authority to sppotut by will some charitable institution as a final bene- fot of the said sum. To Charles Corey, & physician, $2,000 in trust is bequeathed, the in- come of which is to be distributed by him ‘annually among the poor, Authority is also given him to designate by will some charitable institution an a final beneficiary, Under the same conditions 2,000 ix left to Mrs. Louisa Bostwick, of this city. ‘he — Md i: gem tad go to the ous tor Incurables, No. 112 Lexington avenue, Brook! ‘The will is dated October 12, 1874, ve INTERESTING LITIGA'TION, Certain property in the village of Irvington, near Newark, N. J., was mortgaged in the yoar 183%, An insurance company held the mortgage till 1877 and then foreclosed, selling the property to « lawyer. After the mortgage was given, but prior to the fore. closure, taxes were levied upon the land by the township and assessments by the Road Board and the village, and the property was sold at different dates by the town, the villyge and the Road Board, Pi ings were taken before Vice-Chancellor Van Fleet yesterday, by the purchaser at Sheriff's sale, to compel the township, village and Road Board to pay to him the original cost of the property, or, in de« fault, suffer their respective liens for taxes and as- sessinents to be cancelled, A similar caso against the city of Nowark is in the hands of lawyers, awaiting the Chancellor's decision in the eye matter, Elizabeth, Jersey City, New Brunswick, nm and other cities throughout the Stite are interested the result, ’ -