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4 "EXIT CONGRESSll" Final Proceedings in the Senate and House. Gigantic Efforts to Empty the Treasury and Kecord Jobs. A OLD AND ISTEW. Colfax Smiles Himself Talks Himself In. Blaine Delivered of His Valedictory and New Doing WelL CIRTAINS RING DOWN AT TWELVE O'CLOCK.

EENATE. Continual ion of Washington, March 4,1373. increase ok salaries. Mr. Hamilton, idem.) ol said It was not the increased cost ofnecessaries lliut caused this demand for increase et'salaries.

it was fashion thut did it. Mr. Tii-ton, (rep.) ot protested against the doctrines which would give the government into the hands of rich men alone, and said that, in voting tor an increase of salary, he had no tear of incurring the displeasure ot his constituents. The people ol his State were tew in number, and, as they were all candidates tor Congress, the.v would regard him as a benefactor if he helped to guise tiic salaries. (Laughter) The motion to recommit was then 24, nays 40.

Mr. Crauin, (rep.) of N. 11., then read a despatch Irorn Manchester, N. urging him to go against the increase of salaries, ami asserting that 11' It was passed the State of New Hampshire would lie lost to the republican party. Mr.

Cragin then predicted that If the increase was made not only would the Mate of New Hampshire he lost to the republicans, but also Connecticut and Khode Island. Mr. Tupkmah, idem.) of Ohio, raid there had been a grea: deal of legerdemain about this bill, but this act of the Senator trom New Hampshire beat them all. He was pretending to be against the increase, yet he was really making an argument in tavor of it by making statements to induce every democrat to vote lor it. (Ureal laughter.) The report was then concurred in, us tuk VOTK.

Alcorn, Ames, Bayard, Blair, Brownlow, Caldwell, Cameron, Carpenter, Claytan, Cooper, Davis, Huimgan, Ullbert, Uoidthwuitc, Hamilton of Texas, Hill, Hitchcock. Lewis, Logan, Muchen, Morrill of Norwood, Nye. Osborne, I'ool, Kaasom, Kloe, Robertson, Sawyer, spencer, Stewart, Stockton, Tipton, Trnmbull, Vlokers and Anthony, Boremmn, Buckingham, Dosser ly, Chandler. Conkllng. Corhett, Cragin, Edmunds, Ferry ot Freliughaysen, Hamilton of Md? llamlin, Howe, Kellcy, Morrill ol Patterson, Pratt, Ramsey, Saulsbury, Sehurz, Seott, Sherman, Sprague, 'ihuriiiao, Windom and fattkrsok on rKIVII.VCK.

Mr. Patterson, (C. ot N. rose to a oncstion ot firivllege and President, 1 happened to lie absent on Saturday when the chairman ol the select committee iMr. Morrill, ol Maine) called up the report which he hail previously made to the Senate or I should have asked tor its consideration at that time.

I now, sir, not witnsinnuing me press ox ousiacss, uccin 10 uc my privilege aixl my Cllity to ask tliat that subject may be taken up ami decided." Mr. k. irep.) of said It was utterly impossible to consider this subject at this session so as' to do justice either to the committee or to the Senator allectcd, and suggested that although Mr. Patterson would not be a member 01 the Senate alter the 01 March, vet the subject might be brought before the Seaate alter that time by a resolution and considered culmly and Ueliberately. Messrs.

Hamlin, (rep.) of and Tiicrman agreed With Mr. Carpenter that the subject could not he considered how, uud that it might brought helore ttie Senate at the extra session. Mr. Thurmau said, however, that it Mr. Patterson wished to address the Senate upon the resolution lie would vote to take it up even now.

Mr. Pattkiison said hi- had no desire to address the Senate Ht length upon the subiect. He was perfectly i willing to leave It to be dis ussed upon the testimony he I had given and the statement he had made. All he desired i was a fair and lull discussion, and if he could teel assured tliat the senate would consider It at the extra session he would not press it now. Mr.

Morrill, (rep.) of explaiued that he had not I attempted to call the resolution on Saturday In the absence oi Mr. Patterson, but had merely reminded the Senate that the resolution wa- in its hands. Having done that the committee declined to art In any degree as a prosecutor, and diditmt wish to he taken into account as a party in that matter. Mr. Pattkrsoh said, finally, in view of the pressure and of the assurance lie had received from Senators lliut the suhieet would be lullv considered at the extra session, be would withdraw the motion to proceed with it at this time.

Mr. LoOak, (rep.) of called up the tall donating six condemned cannon tor a statue ot Hetieral l'hil. Kearney. Passed. Mr.

Logan also called up the House bill in relation to the old bridge at Kock Island. Passed. III! I.s ROM Till: IIOl'sf f-asskd. The following House bills were passed For the relief ot William Johnson, of Kipley county, Indiana. Authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to convey to the city ol Chelsea, certain lands lor the use ot etreet.

For the relief of Kneed and Miller. Doaating condemned cannon and eatinon hall: to the Wyoming Soldiers' Monument Association. Authorizing the Secretary ol War to turnish a duplicate ccrtitlcato of discharge, where the same has been lust Authorizing the Secretary of War to survey plots and sell the presontcemetcry grounds upon the ort Gratiot military re-crvntion in Michigan, und for other purposes. Amending the law requiring rnnsularoftieers to ullect three mouths' extra pay tor seamen in certain cases. Granting the right ot way through public lands ta the Utah I'acltic Uutlroad t'ompatiy.

For the reliet of George Washington and Sailic Washington, his wile, ot Alexanitrla. For the reliet af Hugh Met'ormlck. To confirm certain land titles In the State of Missouri, With amenOini nts. Mr. t'OLK, irep.) of subtnittoil tlie report of tlic t'otnmittce ot t'otilcrence on the Deficiency Appropriation bill, which was concurrt in BILLS TiklS org TilK CAI.KNPAK.

The following lulls on the calendar were For the rilict ot Jesse K. Peyton. To aid in the erection ot a uiuiiuinent ta Malor General Thomas Authorizing the Secretary of War to deliver condemned ordnance to certain organizations tor monumental For the reliet of John I'ayne. For tlie reliet ot Mrs. Ann Marlile.

Authorizing promotions in tlio Medical and Ordnance Departments of tfie Army. To extend the time lor filing claims for additional bounty. For the relief of Julia P. I.ynd. To authorize the Secretary of War to distribute arms and military equipments to states that have not received their quotn'iimicr the Het of lstis.

riir the. relict ot J. IMehl and O. O. Blymer.

For the relict of Mark Davis. For the relief ot J. W. Free, late Lieutenant of the First Kentucky Intantry volunteers. The House joint resolution authorizing joint entries on the iiuhlie lands hy iiro-vuiptiou settlers.

For the relief ot Mile-Greenwood. Giving Mrs. Mary A Morris, widow of Major General W. W. Morris, a tiension 01 ftfiOper month.

Givlni! Mrs. Wood, widow of Surgeon General Wood and daughter ot General ZueUary ay lor, a pension ot per inonih. The lloii-c bill for the sale of surplus lands ot the Round Valley Indian iteservation In California. For the I let of ,1. Harris.

At five o'clock A. M. the Senate took a recess until halfpast nine A. M. Yrsterilaj'i The Senate reconvened at halt ast nine A but there wus no quorum present, and a brlel recess was taken.

Alter the recess Mr. SnniMAis, of Ohio, trom the Committee on Finance, reported the House hill to authorize the unloading of steamships at night, which was passed. The Dill providing for the purchase of a site lor a public building al Pittsburg, was passed. The lilll to remove the political disabilities of It. M.

T. Hunter, ot Virginia, was pas-ed. Mr. Fkhkv, ot Michigan, culled up the hill extending the time tor the restoration to the market of Ottawa and Chippewa laud lu Michigan, whit li wa? passed. itlapv to oik At a quarter past eleven o'c lock Mr Poxki.ino, of New York, offered a resolution, which was agreed to, for the appointment of a committee ot two to wait upon the President and inlorm him (hat, unless he had some lurther connnffWfcation to make, the two houses, having finished the business before them, were ready to udioiirn.

The Pkksidk.xt appointed Mr. onkliug, of New York, anil Mr Trumbull, ot Illinois, as such committee Mr Kki.lv called up the bill giving portions oi a certain military reservation in Oregon lor the benefit of the Insane Asylum of iregon. Mr Mokiiill, ot Vermont, from the Committee on Public buildings and Grounds, reported a lull to authorize the purchase of a site tor a Post Office, at Jersey 1 motion of Mr. FtutimunuvsKa tho bill was taken up and passed. At fifty minutes past eleven, Mr from the Committee appointed to wait ilpol the President, reported that thai duty had been periormed hy the com mltlee, and that the President had oo further comniunication to make to Congress.

UK. COLFAX riKi.ns t'r TtiK onnar. At a few minutes before twelve the President elect, escorted by Senator Crugiii, the chairman ot the Committee ot Arrangements, and followed by the members of the Cabinet, entered the Chamber. Vice President Collux then addressed the Senate a- time fixed by the constitution for the ell-solution ol the Forty-second Congress has arrived, and with a few parting words i shall resign this gavel to the honored soa of Massachusetts who has been chosen the peopl as my successor. Administration tertniate and Congresses expire us the years pa-s by, but ii.r nnuuii uvea mm anil prospers, to be served in the future by those equally faith ml to the anil equally proud of arnwliiy Inlluouee among it nations of ilic i-artli.

be called by the people and afterwards liv the people themes to the responsible dutv t.i presiding successively the Houses of lor the past ten vears troin i era ol war, through the in re, in the I of pence, more than title the measure nt all honorable ambition. hooking Sxi over ten ex, ittnir ars lean claim, not only tliut 1 have committed no which has proved the confident mi-placed ant called we to this position, tiut also loni 1 tve striven in official duties to administer tie parliamentary law with the sunn impurtuiitiv wnh IV hie It the upright )udge upon the Ii ifeeidesui ol and liberty, to faiiliiully lyotect the rijlits of the minority aa well as to uphold the rights ot the ma iorlty In the advancement of the public business, to reUrn IHiiW TO hate, to temper and restrain asperities and to (tuard HimInst personal antairontain. To acceptably Hie i oniplcx anil perplexing duties ol tlie chair without partisan bias has boon my constant endeavor. It is Kratilylnit, therefore, that ol' the inauy hundreds ot decisions made by mc. often en the instant, none have been reversed, scarcely uny seriously questioned.

How much I owe to the Uniterm kindness snd support ol the members over whom I have presided is dilllcult to express in words. It has bean bounded by no party lines and controlled bv no political nftiliatiuiis, and I reiolce that I have been able to attest my spjiretia Hon of this support. While zealously defending priii'ipies before the people tl.ls delenoe has never tieen coupled with personal assaults on any of the eminent public men with whom I have dlHered. No aspersions on their character have dishonored my tongue; no epithets or invei-tlvea have fallen my Hps. Hut the clock udmoulshes me taut the Forty Congress has already passed into history, and wishing vou, senators, uaclul lives lor your country and happy lives for ourselves, utid ihankiie lor the resolution spresil on your loiirnal.

and invukin the luvor of Mini wtio holds the destinies ol nations and of men iu the hollow ot His hand, 1 am ready to administer the oath of olhce to the Vice I'resideiit elect, whom I now iutroduee to you. TICK rKKSlUKNT WILSON 3 ADIIKK38. The Vice President, standing attlio Secretary's desk, then addressed the Senate as follows: assuming the position assigned me by the voice ol the nation 1 am not, I trust, unmindful ot' the obligation it imposes. A service here son what prolonged, eoveritiK a period crowded with great events, anil mii association herewith nearly two hundred and thirty Senators, many of tliein statesmen ol lurgc and varied experience, have impressed upon me exalted idea-t oidhe responsibilities resting upon the occupant ot ehair under the rules ot the Senate, parliamentary i the constitution. In passing, then, from the seat i i held lor more lhan eighteen years to tins I trust I comt rahetiii something ol lis just ill.

ng, too, of the tone and temper of the Senate, in presiding over your I shall ever strive to ho irre from personal prejudice and partisan Idas. A sense ot public duly and the obligations ol personal friendship alike require that I shall he as considerate, as just and as impartial as the lot ot humanity permits. To the justice, generosity and irlcudly regard of senators I trustfully appeul tor that eotin-el and encouragement, that forbearance and indulgence whlrh I am suro I shall often require as your presiding oltiecr. i xit eoNunesa forty-two. The retiring Vice President udministerad the oath of office to the Vice President elect, and then said "Tlio time tor ihe expiration of the Forty-second (Vngross having arrived, I declare the Sena uf the United Slates adjourned -ine ilir." KNTKH rONGRKSS FORTY-TIIRKP.

vieo President Wilson then called the Senate of the Forty-third Congress to order, und aaiiounced his readiness to adiuinisti the oath of oltice to the Senators elected to the Forty-thirn Congress, ami accordingly the following wore sworn Allison, of Ipwa; Bogy, at Cameron, ot Pennsylvania; Conklitig. ot New York; Ooaover, of Florida; Dennis, of Maryland; Dorsey, ol Arkansas; Howe, of Michigan; Ingalls, of Kansas; McCreerv, ol Kentucky; Mitchell, of Oregon; Morrill, of Vermont; Morton, of Indiana; Oglosby, ol Illinois; Patterson, ol South Carolina; Sargent, Cnlitornia; Sherman, of Uluu, and Mcrriuton, of North Carolina. CONKLINO'S PAFKRS NOT RKADT. lllli IU IIIU1I Dim HUM 1 I OU I 11UI had not yet been received; but Mr. Hamlin remarked that thu Senator's election was a matter ol public notoriety.

and moved that the oath ot? otlice be administered to him, which was ununimausly agreed to. dklinqukkts. Senators Oordon, of Georgia: Jones, of Nevada, and Wadleigh, of New Hampshire, did not appear. After the oath Ol Oil had been administered to the new Senators the President's proclamation convening thu Senatu in at twelve o'clock to-duy was rend. The procession was then formed and proceeded to thl platform on the central portico ol the Capitol.

At 12:50 o'clock the Senate returned to its chamber. On motion of Mr. Anthokv, of Rhode Island, the hour tor daily meeting was fixed at twelve o'clock. On motion of Mr. Hamlin, of Maine, a committee of llamlln, Sherman and appointed to notify the President that the Senate was i make.

The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, at noon. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Monday's Proceedings Continued. Washington, March 4, 1373. The Senate bill to continue the appointment of a (tent and counsel of the United States W.

Whitney, notwithstanding his election to Congress, passed. The Senate bill fixing the time of holding the Fall term of the United States District Court in Nebraska passed. The Senate bill extending lor nine months the time for the completion of the St Faul and Pacific Railroad passed. TUB CASES40F ACDC.ES PEI.AHAT ANP SnKKMAN. Mr.

Bcti.kii, of Massachusetts, reported that the committee appointed by the House to impeach Judge Dcla huy, of Kansas, had performed that duty. lie also, trotn the Judiciary Committee, reported iti the matter ol the proposed impeachment of Judge Sherman, of Ohio, that the committee hud no time to give the accused a hearing, reported back the testimony to be presented to the next House, ami asked to be discharged troin Its further consideration. 1'ottkii. tdein.) ot N. presented a minority report in the shape of a resolution reciting the charges against Judge Shcrmaa, and ordering a committee of three to present articles of impeachment.

Mr. Butler opppo-ed the minority resolution as unlair to Judge Sherman. Mr. E. H.

Koiikrts, ot Now York and Mr. Ambi.kr, of Ohio, took the same view as Mr. Duller. The discus-ion wus interrupted Mr. flAuriEi.n, of Ohio, who made the conference report oh the Deficiency bill, which was agreed to.

'1 he discussion in reiereuce to Judge Sherman was snmcd. Messrs. Bingham, ot Ohio, and 1'ktkus, of Maine, members oi the Judiciary Committee, sustained the prnposl Mr. Potter, who hud four letters front Judge Sherman rend, to allow that thee ulnae furnished sufficient evidence to justify Impeachment. Mr.

Kkiik, (ilcm.i of also arttued in favor of the impeachment, stating Hint Judce Sherman had had the amplest opportunity offered him h.y the i onnnittec on Ways and Means to make anv explanation that he roulil that he had distinctly testitled that the material statements made in his letters to Mr. LockwooJ, of New Yerk. claiming a fee ot was utterly without foundation. Mr. pktkrs, ot Maine.

Iiad not a shadow of doubt that Judge Sherman should be InipraoheU, but he should first have the opportunity of beinit heard. Mr. huti.itn closed the discussion, stating that he had no desire to shield Judge Sherman, but that the eotnniittee could not condemn liiin uahcard. There might lie an explanation by the Judge nnd he should have an opportunity ol milking it. lie doubled whether lie could make a satisfactory explanation, and if he could not he iMr.

Butler) cont'd vote to impeach hint. The substitute was rejected and Mr. lfutlcr's motion was agreed to. Yesterday's Closing Business. The House met at hull-past nine o'clock A.

M. and proceeded with the business on the Speaker's table, where it was left off last night, us The Senate bill tn aid of the execution of the laws in Utab was laid aside. The Senate bill to provide tor a Hoard of Commissioners to report a system ol irrigation for the Sun Joaquin, and Tulare Valley, in California, was passed. The Senate bill to establish a Hoard of Local Inspectors ol Steam Vessels tor the customs district of Michigan was The senate bill to amend the set to enable discharged and sailors to acquire homesteads ou the public lands was passed. The Senate bill for the payment of bounties to the Filth Connecticut Volunteers was laid aside.

The Senate hill authorizing appointments nnd promotions in the pay department of the arinv. Laid aside. The Senate hill donating cannon aad hulls to the lief, tvsburg Hattle Field Memorial Association. Passed. The Senate hill to authorize the interment ot honorably discharged soldiers and marines in the national cemeteries.

Passed. the Senutc hill to authorize the Texas Pacific Hallway Company to connect with or consolidate with or lease other railroad lilies in Cuiiioriua, except through lines to the Pacific Ocean, Ac. Mr. IIolma.v, of Indiana, opposed the hill, as tending to a great railroad monopoly. The hill was 89.

nays twothirds in the affirmative. The Senate bill to amend the uct of the lrtth of June, for the relict or certain of Indians in the Northern superlntendcncy. Lanl aside. Mr. Banks, of Massachusetts, from the Committee on Kitles, resorted a ruio to increase the standing com mlttees from nine to thirteen, nnd cave the reasons lor thp proposed in too vast increase of Business una the increase of members.

Mr. Hawks, M.iol suggested tomake the number t'li Vi'tt, Instead of thirteen, which was tun unwieldy a number. Mr. Hoar, of Massachusetts, suit (rested in a whisper thai thirteen was an unlucky number to he sitting around a hoard. Eleven was substituted tor thirteen und the resolution as thus amended was adopted.

Mr TtnBK, Ol Indiana, irnm the Committee on Public Buildings, reported a resolution lor improvements in heating und ventilating the hall, and lor supply ing new desks and chairs lor the next Congress. Also tor making cotntortable sections in the galleries for the exclusive use ol ttie tamitiesot members and Senators and the President's family and tor the diplomatic corps. Adopted. Mr. Potikii, of York, frem the Judiciary Committee.

made a report on the matter ot Judge" Locke, ol Florida, who had accepted the office of State Senator. The committee considers the two offices Incompatible, hut inasmuch as Judge Locke had resigned his office as State Senator the committee asked to be disciiarged, and it was so ordered. RKroHTtXtl TttK DKBATKS. Mr. Hawks, nt a resolution continuing the present corps of House reporters, as of the House, to lurnish reports to tlio Congressional printer.

Adopted. t.AKHKI.Il (C. RISKS TO TO Hiri.AIN. Mr. (lARKtKtn, ot Ohio, rising personal explanation, sai I -Huriag the late investiv the committee, of winch the gentleman from Vermont (Mr.

I'olanu) as the chairman, I pursued what seemed to be the plain path ol dutv, to keep silence except when 1 was called upon to testily bclore the Committee. When other testlinonywas given which appeared to be in conlict with mine I waited, expecting to be called again ifunyllnug was needed Irom nie hi reierence to tlie-jr discrepancies. I vi as not recalled, and when the committee submitted their report to the House a considerable portion ol tic testimony relating to mo had not been printed. In the discussion that billowed here I was prepared to submit some additional im ts and considerations in ase kit own conduct cantr up lor consideration in the House; but Hie whole subject was concluded without any direct reierence to myself, and since then the whole 'time of the House lias been occupied with the public business. 1 now desire to make a single remark on this subiect In the bearing ol the House, though the committee acquit me ol all Charges ot corruption in action or intent, yet there Is in thu report a summing up ot the facts in relation to nie which I respecttully protest Is not warranted bv the testimouy.

I say this with the utmost respect lor the committee and without Intending uny reflection upon them, i cannot now enter upon the discussion, but I propose before long to make a statement to the public setting torth more luilv the grounds tuned. I will only now that which I gave before the committee a "latenieat In tlir cape, ap I have nnderptood tliein trcni the heglnntag, and liiat nolliinx ia niv conduct Coiivcrpatioti hap at any time been In conflict with m.v te.itlumnv. For the pri-pciit I duaire only to place on record thin declaration und notice. on, acker! Mr. Acker, of Ponnrylvanln, referring to the vote of to speaker Blaine at the lant who li reported at holng Ptated that thui a inireprew illation, he hiiiiavll had voted in the1 negative, ami proceeded t.

UPlii.v that on the ground political and personal partiality. (Kxcitrinent, noise and con111 ion .) Mr. I'airet. of South Carolina, "tandiair In the cntral and rurronndeu hy declared Hint it any I pie had a rip lit to coin plain and tind limit with the II on o' and the speaker it the elam ol Colored people to which lie In hunted The oilier "ide 01 the IIoupc oulil III It let them have tlii'ir I'ivi I Right" hill Mi Cm Now we ought to on! and the and iiuaHt. RK HERALD, I mlttee to wait on th? President, reported that the comnilttcc had discharged that duty, and ihat the Preaident I hao stated ho had no further communication to make to Congress.

SPKAKKR bl.AINB's VALKUICTOItr. As the on the dial at the clock were making the rapid approach of noon the hri: akrr rose and delivered hie vale llctory. lie said Hrnti kskn? Tor the lorty-second time Hlnce the lederal vernmcnt was ita ureal representative body oa the eve ol dissolution. The ttnal word which sei at atcs us is sua tended lor a moment that I may return my sincere thanks for the kind expressions respecting my trtcinl conduct, wh'ch, without uivlsion of party, vou nave cau ed to be entered on vonr journal. At the clone 01 lour vcara'aervlce In iliis responsible andoitcn try 'ng position, it la a source ol honorable pride that I have so administered my trust as to secure the coii -deuce and approbation of both sides of the House.

It would not be strange il, in the necessarily rapid discharge ol the dally business, 1 should have erred In some ol tho decisions made on points arising, ami etten without precedent to guide me. It, has been mv good tort line, noweveimto be always sustained by the louse, and 111 no single instance to have bad rulim; reversed. I advert to this gratifying 'act to quote the lan gusge of the most eloquent oi my rodeeessors, "In no vain spirit of exultation, hut as luriiishmg apoweriul motive lor undissemhU-il gratitude." Anil now, penile men, with a hearty Clod bUuw you all, 1 ui-charite my only remaining duty In declaring that the House ot Bep rent nlnti vos of the Forty-second Congress is adjourned wiilmui dayl he remarks of the Speaker were generally and heartily applauded on (he Moor and in tliu galleries, and then the members formed a procession, Willi the Speaker at their head, and went lo Ihc Senate Chamber to participate in the inauguration ceremonies. EAST RIVER BRIDGE Testimony of Commissioner Stranahan Before the Aldcrmanlc Committor? Nine million Dollars Required to Complete the Work. The Brooklyn Aldermanic committee having under consideration the matter ol making an investigation of the management of the affairs ol the East River Bridge Csmpany held another session in theCnmman Council chumber yesterday aftcruosn.

Alderman Ripley Ropes presided. The only witness examined was Mr. Jamos a. T. Stranahan, President of the Board of Park Commissioners and a stack holder and member of the Executive Committee of the East River Bridge Company.

Mr. Stranahaii stated that lie had been a member of the Board of Directors since August, 1869. The wsrk an Hie flrst caissou was awarded to the lowcBt bidder, and the principal specifications far thu work were drawn by the elder Engineer ltoebllng. Mr. William 0.

Klngslev, the present Superintendent, proposed to do the work tor $40 per yard, but the directors did nut see fit to enter into can tract tor the work. The wiiness said he considered Mr. Klngsley as ati active, Intelligent head, whase services would be indispensable until the cauipletion of the bridge. The Executive Committee had votes Klngsley the sum at lor services rendered, and a- a final scttlcmcut to a claim which It was acknowledged he had; he evidently looked upon the enterprise as due to his personal onupffv T.m York dipimhnra At' Mm ilirfmtnra seldom attended the meetings of the committee, and the Brooklyn members were therefore the responsible members. The company were naturally anxious to retain the skinul services ol Mr.

Kliigsley. Mr. StranaUum I Ilea proceeded to recount the particulars ot the agreement entered into by the committee with Superintendent Kingsley, as published in their reiiort upon a recent investigation by a special committee of the Hoard of Directors. Witueas aid not believe that auy mouej bad been expended, ciUi'dl1 directly or Indirectly, to procure legislation, but lie dul believe that the work had been carried out on the most economical plan, lie did not suppose that any more private stock would be taken in the enterprise. New York would doubtless subscribe more, as it would be to the interest ol that city to do so.

King.dey liad not made uny money out of the enterprise; nor was there a single member or the committee actuated by any selllsli motive. Indeed private stockholders would readily take back the amounts invested, with seven per cent interest. There are 110 moneyed inducements in the enterprise. New York aiid Brooklyn, he hoped, would assume control and relieve the present stock- holders. Mr.

Stranalian estimated that $9,000,001) would tic reiiiilred to llnish the buiidiug of the bridge proper; but this estimate does not. include the value 01 laud which will have to be taken lor ttie work. me cuiiiiiiii tee huui iiiiu cmiiuvc session, uiiu resolved to examine Ktngsley and tlie two contractors for the caissons aud to vindicate the management or the Bridge Company from all Hosptcion which the examination might engender. THE BttOUKLYN POISONING CASE. Dr.

Irish and Mro. Anderson Discharged. lu the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Brooklyn, yesterday, District Attorney Urltton moved for a nolle prosequi In the cases of Dr. Lucius B. Irish and Mrs.

Sarah Anderson, who were indicted on the charge of having poisoned to death Assistant Assessor Edward O. Anderson, the husband of Surah Anderson. It may be remembered that the Doctor was tried Inst December, and that the jury lulled to agree, tcu being for acquittal and two for conviction. Mr. Iiritton said that he was satisilcd that ue additional testimony could be obtuiued by him, und that The case ought not to be tried again in view of the fact that it would require the necessity of again bringing witnesses from a great distance at a great expense, lie Intimated that ho Mid not think that a con vietlon could be procured 011 the testimony, and that justice, either to the prisoner orthe public, did not require another trial With reference to the case oi Mrs.

Anderson, lie said it was obvious that sqnie of the most reliable testimony tor the prosecution on Irish's trial could hot be introduced against Mrs. Anderson, and there tore the case 11s to her would be greatly emasculated, ile was satisfied that it would Is- impassible for Dim, in view of the ask for a verdict uguinst her. judge Pratt granted the motion. KINGS COUNTY FEMALE PENITENTIARY BUILDING. At a meeting of the Kings County Board of Supervisors, held yesterday afternoon.

Supervisor Johnson, of ttie Committee on I'eniteniiury, submitted a report approving the bill of Joseph Bell lor turnishlug the cement and lline used in the construction of the female prison at the Penitentiary. Mr. Johnson explained that the comndctee had bees empowered to advertise for building the prison in question in the the sum of $00,000. and that they had kept within the hounds allotted them, having awarded the contract to 011c Gullloyle for fhey would not call upon the Board tor any more money on the work, this tact is so remarkable In the husinass or the Board of Supervisors that it led to considerable debate. THE ALLEGED "CHECK RAISERS." Marks Held and Appleby Discharged for Want of Evidence.

The examination in the case of George H. Appleby and George Marks, the alleged "check raisers," was concluded yesterday. The prisoners were brought before Judge ilogan in the Tonus by Detectives Farley and Kelso. Mr. Charles I Beaner, or 330 Market street, Newark.

Identified George Marks as the man who culled at his place 1 on the lltli of February aid received in change of a bill a $'J0 check 011 one ot the national banks of thai oily, which was subsequently raised 10 and the amount paid at the bank. William H. Kennedy, an undertaker is Pearl street, also obtained from him a rtieek for fir. on the Central National bank on Ur tad way, which check was raised to and the money was paid at the hank. Judge llogan recognized Marks as having been committed hy In 1867 tor it similar oi- fence, lor which he was tried and sentenced to I Ave years In the State Prison.

Murks was held yesterday under $6,000 hall to answer. George II. I Appleby, who was arrested with Marks, was dls- I Mr. C. S.

Hawley and other parties who originally appeared against him failed to identify him yesterday. "PULLING" A FAMOUS COCK-PIT. About dusk last evening, as three or four hundred members of the cock-tlghtlng persuasion were assembled in their "temple ot fame known a9 "the otild spot." wtth several aliases, and situate In Newark street, near Grove, Uobokcn, a member of the S. P. C.

accompanied by three policemen, tupped at the back door and demanded admission. This mates name is Itaiph Thomas, but neither his name nor his gold badge availed to his admission until lie paid the sum of like every other member of the congregation. The big roosters were being pulled out of the sacks and the New York birds were going to be pitted against the thoroughbreds of New Jersey. ssome one said, "Here's the peelers!" but It soon became evident I that so lew officials could not arrest so many. The two "handlers," who gave their names as William (TarkandJamcsl.ee, were the only persons captured.

and they were held In ball to answer. Once before the congregation was disturbed by one ot the tribe of the P. ('. but the captives knowing his vulnerable part captured him with upnle-jack ere he reached the station house. The owners of the pit, who have made splondtd iooKoa cnopiauen last nig'tit.

Many prominent sporting ters were present wlicb the institution was "pulled," FATAL RAILROAD CASUALTY. Yesterday morning, half-past six o'clock, John McOarty, a lad eleven years of age, died In Hellevue Hospital. Last Saturday night John, In attempting to cross the street at Fourteenth street an I avenue A. ahead of car 7- of the avenue II line, was knocked down ami run over, one 01 his legs being terribly crushed. Death resulted from the Injuries.

The driver of the car was arrested, but subsequently discharged one ol the Fssex Mar- I ket magistrates, tie lore whom he was arraigned. l)eera-ed lived with his parents at J17 Fast Ftf- i t'-enth street, coroner he-nan has the cane lu 1 UiJUgv, AmU tVbvw-i ak ta-ji LY, MARCH 5, 1 FOSTER RESPITED. Measuring Out Life to the Condemned ManGovernor Dix Respites Him 4or Two Under the Shadow of -Death. WHAT THE GOVERNOR SAVS ABOUT ft. Albany, N.

Marcli 4, 1873. Tho Governor arrived here this aiternoon, and early in the evening was besieged by a large delegation ol gentlemen lroin New York, who have been working hurd for weeks to have Fos'er reprieved. 1 called upon the Governor this evening at private residence on Wasnmgton avenue, and had a short conversation with hina about Foster. "Have you come to any decision in the case of Foster I asked. "1 have," was the Governor's reply.

"Have you any objections to telling me what It is "None whatever. I have just sent word to the Sheriff of New York that 1 have respited hiui for a fortnight." "Then you have not as yet decided to commute his sentence to imprisonment lor lite "I have not." "May 1 ask you on what grounds you have granted the reprieve "I will state in brief that I have granted the reprieve simply to afford lime to consider certain facts relative to his case which i want to be clear about before taking dual action in the case. 1 de- siro to consult with the Judges of the Court of Ap peals and others in regard to certain points in tin case, and do not care just now to say anything further on the subject." Your correspondent, having obtained all the in- formation desired and not caring to trespass further upon the Governor's courtesy, withdrew, i During: uiy conversation with the Govei nor he was exceedingly courteous, and did not by any means indicate that he cared to keep the real cause lor his action in I lie case a secret. However, he expressed himself, and quite justly, unwilling to discuss the merits or demerits of the case, or to be interviewed as to what bis probable future action in the case two weeks front now would be. The action of the Governor, as I wute, has been made known to but very few, chieilr Foster's particular lricnds, who have been here so long working night and day to save him Irom the gallows.

They very naturally thing that the reprieve indicates that the unfortunate man's sentence will finally be commuted to imprisonment for life. Nine-ten. hso! the members of the Legislature whom 1 have spoken to this evening on the subject believe that the Governor will, in the end, change the sentence from that of death to that of a life at hard labor at Sing Sing. Faster In the Tombs. The city was yesterday full ol rumors of all kinds in regard to the ultimate fate of William Foster, all of which were oi a very conflicting nature.

It was firmly believed by sotno that Governor Dlx would, at least, grant a short respite to the doomed murderer, In order that he might have time to repent, while others believed that there was no possible hope lor William Foster this side of the grave. Governor Dix left ob the ten A. M. train for Albany yesterday morning, and arrived in Albany shortly after four o'clock yesterday alternoon. lie left no clew whatever to what his decision would be before leaving the city.

It is said that Foster's counsel has been so certain of a commutation that he insisted that his clteut should not hald any interview or conversation whatever with reporters, and to this order Foster has held steadfastly during his imprisonment. During his eoHsultation with the judges Governor Dlx, it is said on credible thorlty, stated that It would be impossible for him to interfere in view of the recnts oi rigtu justice expressed ny nun in his inaugural message owing to the precedent, which lie established by the letter wlweti he wrote in regard to the case of Gaffney, the Buffalo murderer, wham Governor Dix vu compelled to refuse a second respite or commutation to. The Govcrsoralso that be could not consistently in Foster's case unless upon the unanimous recommendation oi the of Judges of the Court of Appeals aBd the Judge before whom Foster was last tried. Foster looked very dejected and broken yesterday, and particularly he nan much affected when in ormed privately by Rev. l)r.

Tyng, paid him a visit, that there was bnt every taint hope left for him 011 ttiis side of eternity. Foster's wile sat by his side, as usual, seeking to comfort turn, but he seemed totally aosorbed by his coming doom and paid but little attention to outside matters. Considerable latitude has been allowed the prisoner, ami he has permission to converse with his friends walk in lac yard, although lie Is always companies by two Deputy Sheriffs, who never lose sight of him for a moment. MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES. A new comedy by M.

Sardon, entitled "AndrCa," is under rehearsal at theGymnase. Mr. Fechter will open his new Lyceum Theatre, in Fourteenth street on the 24th of the present month. The livers sisters, two colored girls, said to show much power as singers, appear in concert at Steinway Hall this evening. Miss Maria B.

Jones, who succeeded Miss Nellson as the leaning actress at Drury l.ane Theatre, died in London a few days ago, alter a bnei Illness. Mr. Charles Roberts, a promising young eloeutlonlst, announces an entertainiueut, to take place on Saturday evening next at Association Hall, to consist of recitations aud readings trom the dramatists and poets. Mr. S.

H. Mills, the pianist, is to luruish the music. "One Hundred Years Old," at the Union Square Theatre, is in Its last nights, and next Tuesday evening it will be succeeded by olive Logan's new comedy, "A Business Woman." on Friday evening Mr. Mark Smith takes his benefit, ue has played I the part of Jacques Kauvel, the centenarian, with irrout skill, and ail that occasion he is 1 kclv to re- I celve a hearty recognition from his admirers. Mine.

TrebclU-Bettinl was recently engaged at 1 the I'agllane Theatre, In Florence, greatly to the annoyance of a rival manager. The latter to avenge himself bought up every available seat in the house on the first night, and on Mine. Trebelli'sentrance us l.eouora, In "ha Favorita," she was saluted with a storm of hisses anil cat-calls. The next day she threw up her engagement and wrote to the papers. Mr.

Bandman lately appeared as Hamlet at the Princess'Theatre, aud "Whyte Tighe," who Is the "Free Lance" of London, criticises the perloruiunce as flippant and undignified in the colloquial parts, weak nearly always and sometimes even arrogant. He adds that Mr. Baudman's conception Is the conception of a refined and earnest tnlnd, but is la no way superior to that the late Mr. Walter Montgomery and very inferior to that of Mr. Bellew.

Kueine was dining one day at the table ol Miae. tie La Fayette, when he expressed the opinion that a good poet could inspire compassion for an utrocleus criminal. All that was necessary, he added, was UeUcacy of expression and sound judgment to diminish the horror felt for the Iniquities of Medea er Phfedre, and even to render them attractive. The company protested against such a doctrine, and characterized It as a paradox. "You will see," said the poet, "that I am speuking seriously," and in due time he produced the piece.

But while "Phfcdre" was written te make the criminal attractive, Dumas' "La Kemtnedc Claude" Is intended to jttstiiy the crime ef a man who kills an unfaithful wife. The great Joy which Mr. Joseph Jefferson, or, more kindly. Joe Jefferson, lias at the complete restoration of his sight, must be supplemented by pleasure lit the heartiness with which he has everywhere been received since Ins return to the stage. He la the limner ol the pcrlect picture of good-hearted, well-meaning, yet weak Hip Van Winkle, and as It inust fude away with him and years are likely to pass beiore another master will revive It, the theatre goers want to keep It with them to the lost moment that It can be kept.

Mr. Jefferson Is now playing to good houses at the llrooklyn Academy of Music, i vvuiyjuc ifesiu Jwf tyiv lvunvr. LE SHEET. YACHTING NOTES. The schoener yacht Idler, 8.

J. Colgate, N.Y.Y.C., is being rebuilt at the yard of Mr. Steers, Greenpoint. She has been lengthened eight feet aft aad raised forward. Iler topmasts will be increased, and she will carry more alter sail than when owned by Mr.

Durant. Ex-Cora medore llatght, H.Y.C., is having built at the yard of John Munn, foot of Court street, Hrooklyn, a sloop yacht, forty feet in length. She is ready to receive her masts, and will be launched ill si slifirl. Messrs. Bullion Brothers.

feot or Bridge street, Brooklyn, is building a schooler yacht lor Mr. Bradhurst, wbicii will be added to the New York and Brooklyn Yacht Club fleets. She is 70 feet long, 18 feet Inches beam and 6 leet 6 inches depth ol hold. She will be launched In two weeks and named the Olio. Mr.

John M. Sawyer will rig this schooner. The same builders are a1 Mr wit the keel of a yacht designed to tr ate ol the above. I he name oi the owner not vet been given, but lie is a member ol the Atlantic Yacht. Club.

Mi Mnnn is building lor Mr. Treadwell, B.Y.Y.G., a sloop of the same Oiincnsions and model as that of ex-Commodore Height, and these gentlemen i will hart a merry time tiie coming season in testing their respective sailing qualities. Mr. Munn has just laid the keel ol "a forty-eight loot sloop lor the Washington Yacht Club. Wet more, A.Y.C..

has purchased the sloop Hope iron Kustern parties. At a recent meeting the Brooklyn Yacht Club decided that their annual regatta should be held on Thursday, 12th of June, and that the fleet should rendezvous at den Cove, Saturday, July 19, to proceed on the annual cruise, Mr. Lennox, loot of Thirty-fourth street, South Brooklyn, Is lengthening the schooner yacht Mystic, W. C. Creamer, A.Y.C., 12 feet.

The same builder has under way two steam ouch about 60 leet lu length. They will belong to the New York Yacht Club, Mr. McCarrick, South Biooklyn, is building a i.ooner yacht 70 feet long, for a gentleman in Jersey City. The sloop yacht Ariadne. Theodore A.

Strange, is b'dng lengthened at Smith's yard, Isyack, on the Hudson. The New York Y'uchr Club, desirous of forming a complete scries of their annual book ol rules and sailing regulations, would esteem it a favor it any member or late member having a copy of missing 1847, 1849, i860, ism and 1852-rwould send the same to Charles A. Mintou, Secretary, No. 22 Broad street. INTERNATIONAL PIGEON SUOOT1NC AT luuimui Monaco, Feb.

14,1873. The administration at Monaco being determined to produce sport und pleasure lor tnc gratification of their distinguished visitors, liberally offered 1,000 Irancs to be shot lor at tlireo birds each, handicap oiler that was responded to by twenty-nine shooters; but this.iiumber would have been considerably increased had not a portion of the sportsmen left Monaco unaware or the Impromptu affair. For the first prize, which amounted to 1,725 francs, there was a tie with Comte Edmund do l.iimhal-t.vo f'unluin Slliallnv llim Hin Balllle IJaruilton ami Mr. J. II.

Preston, anil in shooting oil" the Count won, by killing eight birds in succession, Captain Shelley securing the second money, 507 irancs. For the third prize, 217 trancs, the three remaining competitors shot oil' their ties, when M. l)u Bos won by stopping his second bird. In the first round Mr. Milbank anil Mr.

Mariin lost dead birds and the Due de Castries made a grand second. The second proved unfortunate to Mr. Arundel Yeo, M. Pinatcl and M. J.

de Speyr, each of whom killed, but failed to 8c9re. This round was notable for good seconds made by the Hon. Ralllic Hamilton, Mr. Preston and M. Jourdicr, while the third was fatal to the chances of Sir John Itae Held.

M. Moussy and the Cointe de Fcrreire in consequence of tneir birds falling into the Mediterranean instead of on the plateau. In the ties Captain Shelley's tilth bird got oif, well struck witli both barrels, and Mr. Bulllie Hamilton's third fell just over the wire fence lileless. Appended are the Frkh Handicap ot 1,0001., presented by the Administration of tiie Monaco Baths, added to a sweepstakesnf 601.

each; the second to receive 35 per cent of the entrance fund and the third 16 per cent; 3 birds each; 20 subs. asterisk denotes that the bird was killed with second Comte Edmund de 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 8. Captain 1, 1, 1, 7. M. du 1, Killed, 4.

llou. Baillie 4. Mr. J. 11.

4. M. ii. z. Sir John line KciU, 1, Killed, 2.

M. J. 2. Sir William Call, 1, Killed, 2. Mr.

Kaoul 1, Killed, 2. Captain J. H. 1, Killed, 2. I'rlnce Louis 1, Killed.

2. M. Killed, 2. Due Ue 0, 2. Mr.

Arundel 0, 1. Mr. M. D. 0, Killed, 1.

Captain E. C. 0, Killed, 1. Mr. 1'.

Killed, 1. M. 1. ni. juiiu in; i.

Mr. A. W. J. Killed, 1.

Comte Maurice de 1, Killed, 1. Captain 1. Mr. D. l.

Captain 1. Prince A. de 0, Killed, 1. M. ft? Killed, 0.

Mr. 0. Vlcomte de 0. TIES FOR TIIK THIRD FOR BIRD. M.

du lies (third prize)? lion. Kalille 0. 0. Mr. J.

K. 0, 0. Comte de Lambertyo was loudly cheered on receiving the tlrst prize, as was Captain Shelley, who nave the winner five metres, ami displayed great lorm with his Charles Lancaster breechloader. Oi the 103 birds tlown 68 were killed and 46 missed. seventeen competitors then tried their skill on a 6-louis sweepstakes at 3 birds each, when Mr.

Reginald Herbert and sir William Call divided So louls. after killing 2 out ot 3 each. Another sweepstakes, at 27 metres, wjth 21 shooters, resulted in tavor of Captain NtvUt, alter killing in succession, and a lourtli, with optional stakes, 7 competitors, was won by Mr. Reginald Herbert, stopping 7 birds without a miss, and tukiug 4o lools. Prince L.

Esterhazy carried oft the last sweepstakes of the day by killing 5 birds In good style, and there being about two dozen birds Jri the basket, tlicv were thrown up In the air, ami, the shooters standing inline, were nearly all killed, and thus cnden one of the most successlul meetings I ever had the pleasure to witness. la tbfeveniutf the Administration gave a dinner to the committee and their friends at the Motel de Paris, in Monaco, when about forty sat down, THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION. The National Rifle Association held a regular meeting at No. 3D Park row yesterday alternoon. Owing to the absence of a number of the members nothing save the reading of the Treasurer's report was done.

This report showed that there were $4,837 on hand, of which were Invested in State sureties and the residue in cash. The President (Mr. Church) was authorized to enter Into a contract with the Sonthslde Railroad of ong Island, by which said company will forfeit loo for every week's delay the completion oi the range after May 1. The association will meet again at the same place on next Tuesday afternoon. STUDY OF FRENCH.

Professor Etienne Lambert lectures this morning at 1,288 Broadway, beginning at h.uf-pust ten o'clock, exclusively for ladles. To-morrow evening, at eight o'clock, he lectures at the same place, the lecture being for ladles and gentlemen. Professor Lambert's efforts are both instructing und entertaining, the study of the French Ianiriiage. which is the subject of his lectures, being nude by method or treatment at otice attractive nncl easy. After the lecture on Thursday evening he will (rive some dramatic French readings, with English oral and idiomatic version.

alter which a new elementary class will oe lormed. THE BROOKLYN ARSON CASE. It was stated In a paragraph published in these columns yesterday In relation to the arraignment of two persons arrested on chnrge of setting lire to the cigar store on Myrtle avenue, ou last Saturday morning, that "Alonzo Deo, one of the accused, was discharged," The name of the individual In i uestlon was Edward Segundo. Mr. Duo UaU no uouiicvUeu worthy case wltaluvut I THE MODOOS, Captain Jack Inclined to Halt as to the Terms of Peace.

General Denial That the "Warriors Commenced War. Orceon and California Want the Murderers Punished. I Pan Francisco, March 4, 1878. A courier arrived at Yreka last night from tha 9 front, lie says that on the arrival of Judge RoBe- 9 borough ami Elijah Steele a' headquarters, propo- 1 sitions for the -settlement of tlie Modoc troubles were submitted, and oa Friday Mr. Steele with an I interpreter and others, weut to Carmin Jack's camp, where he remained all night.

A on was made that the Modocs should surrender as prisoners of war and be removed to some reservation outside of to to provided for by the government. To tills the i Indians all agreed, and eight bf Captain Jack's braves accompanied Mr. Steele to Fairchlld's ranche to confer with General Oanby and the Commissioners, where they were on Sunday evening. When the courier left captain Jack was sick, and it would, thereiore, require several clays to compete the treaty, when it wil, have to be approved by the authorities at Washington. The speech ol Captain Jack to Mr.

Steele is re.teration of the Modoc chiefs former statements of his views and wishes. He denies that he commenced the war mid that lie desires to continue the comiict, and says that he always lived in peace and wauted to do so until the troops com. menced operations against him. lie declined to go to Canby's camp to-day. Mr.

Steele goes back to the lava beds to try to induce Captain Jack and Schonches to come out and conclude the terms in the proposed treaty. The people oi Oregon were lot informed of the action of the Peace Commissioners until this morning. It is not known what course the civil authorities of that, State propose to pursue with reference to the Indictments ol the Modocs tor the murder of their people. No news has been received from the i lrout tills morning. A despatcli from Jacksonville, Oregon, says tnat the people 111 that part of the State are not wllilng to accept any terms with the Modoc Indians which do not provide fror the surrender to the civil authorities of the Indians Indicted for murder, l'liey fear that auy other policy would eucouragc tho tribes in Eastern and Southern Oregeu to follow the example of the Modocs.

The people are opposed to the Peace Commission, not because they want war but because they want a speedy and permanent peace. The ieeling hero is that the murderers of the settlers should be punished, instead of complete amnesty being grunted, as proposed by the Commissioners. THE COCHISE AND APACHES. San Dlegoans Inclined to be Mag. Towards the Cochise.

San Francisco, March 3, 1873. A despatch from San IMego Bays Captain F. J. Jefferds, the agent for tlio Cochise Indians, Is in that city. He sayH the people of Sonora charge too much of the rascality in that country on the Cochise Indiana under his charge, and that they are guilty of only a small portion of the depredations.

Home of the Indians are absent from their reservation, and about three hundred from Camp Thatcher alone. The San Carles Apaches are all reported on the way to their new home on the reservation, where they will engage In farming and stock raising. THE EOYAL HAWAIIAN. King Kumchsmtha the rinn rmu the Foreign War Struggle for Monarchical Favor at American Ball, with the Royal Uniform Glittering In the Room. Honolulu, Feb.

7, 1873. Since former datgs we have had a gay time in this metropolis of the Pacific. His Majesty visited the shlps-of-war, being received with yards manned and the usual cannonading, it is somewhat amusing to witness the solicitude of the representative of Great lfritaln lest the irrepressible Yankee s.iould rival other nationalities in civilities and attentions to the new King. The American Minister has given a grand ball at the Hawaiian Hotel, and the King graciously consented to attend, waiving considerations of Court ctbiuetto in relation to the period of mourning fer departed royalty. The ball was a most brilliant 1 affair, and very creditable to those concerned ill its management, llesides His Majesty and the Governor of the island and their riclilv-uniiornieU stair.

Admiral Pun nock, of the United States Navy; Generals Schoteld ami Alexander, of the I luted states Army, and Captain Cator, of the Itoyal Navy, were present. THE NICARAGUA TREATY. By correspondence from Panama of the 27th ol February we have the following The United States steamer Kansas, of the Nicaragua survey, is at present at Asplnwall to receive her mans. the 1st ol March the survey of the San Juan iffver will commenced from the lake and continued to the Atlantic, where the survey Will be Mulshed. A mall despatch from Nicaragua I.uil, of the Nicaragua Canal survey, had a long talk with President, ipiadra on the sth Inst, captain Lull and the civil engineer of the party, Mr.

Mcnocal, had visited and examlaed the Department of Leon, and had come to the conclusion that the lormcrplan of leading a canal through Lake Managua was impracticable Irom its height. The reports regarding the fitness of the port of Kscalante and the Bay of Batman aa terminations for a canal were favorable. UNMANLY ART. The Hicken-t'nnipbrll "Mill" In Wnt Virginia Termination of the Used Instead of Fists. Philadelphia, March 4,1373.

Thn (nllniriniT anrinirit ttlO DflZe ilghl at Colliers, West to-day, lias been Barney Campbell, of Wilkesbarre, and Harry Philadelphia, and their seconds, with a la rue party of roughs, alighted here at an early hour this morning, and. after staking out a ring and choosing a referee, the men shook hands and immediately proceeded to hammer each other. liickeii was iought down in the tlrst live rounds, and in the sixth Campbell was thrown. In the eighth Hlcken was iought down and also in the ninth and tenth. In the tweltth round Hlcken had the best of the iightlhg; but Campbell again took the lead In the thirteenth round.

In the fourteenth Campbell knocked Hlcken down, and the latter had the best or it in the fifteenth and up to the twentieth round. Thirt)-six rounds were fought, lasting one hour and ten inlhiiles, when a most unsatisfactory termination took place. Seddons and the notorious Ned ltaidwln got into a ipiarrel, and in a few minutes hundreds of pistols were drawn, and. alter a promiscuous tight In which all present indulged, it was discovered that the "Irish (iiant" had been severely huudled. When Seddons (who was referee) and O'Baldwtn got in the tight the principals "skedaddled." As there has heon no decision the fight will again take place two months hence.

Tlio ring was pitched at half-past eight A. M. When the tight ceased Hickcn did not show any marks, while Campbell was bleeding profusely and his head displayed Mansard architecture. AN ALLEGED BLACKMAILER EXPLAINS. A hrltrr of Apology to Mr.

Henry G. hetik from United States Inspector Prtndle. Marco 1873. To thk Editor or tiif Hkrai.d:? lug Henry G. Geask, United States Weigher.

The on which I was held were produced in Court before llogao, and published In the Herald on Saturday. I knowledge writing the letters, hut was under a misapprehension concerning Mr. It as represented to ine by Mrs. Lepman, tor whose benefit the letters were written, that she had been robbed ot thirty dollars by a man who called himself Leask, and who was employed In the Custom House. As I had no personal acquaintance with Mr.

I.eask, and as Henry tl. leusk is the only person ni the name connected with the Custom House, these letters were -out to him tinder the supposition that he was the guilty party. When Mrs. Lepman won confronted with Mr. i.eask in Court she positively sw ore that he was not the man who hail robbed her.

and it is evident that some outside party had been using his name for some time. I wish, the re ilire, to make a public retraction and apology to Mr. Henry O. I.eask, satisfied that I have been led into error and have made a groan uUiUkx. Vyuis, rvewaiUUJ.

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