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THE CHARITIES. LIFE INSURANCE. JLIFE INSCJIXArVCE. ALBANY. FINDING FUCHS.

boarded with in Third street since last night, and la not dear enough to discharge him yet." At 1. 15 P. M. the Inspector stated that he had a list of all subscribers of the Brooklyntr Prtut and had men Investigating the premises of all. OliOET ENOUGH, 8UBE ENOUGH At 2:03 the Inspeotor telegraphed from the Fifth Procinct "We have got murderer and remains.

Glory enough for one day." G.A.W." At 2:85 Superintendent Campbell sent the following to all the stations "We havo the murderer and balance of tho remains of the murdered man whose head was found yesterday." This telegram was also Bent to tho residences of Polioe Commissioners Briggs, Pyburn and Hurd. At 3:40 thcBO particulars came from the Fifth "Andreas Fuchs, the murderer, waa arrested by De tootlvo Holland, at his rcsidonce, 98 North Third streot, at 2 this P. M. After eearchtng tho houso Detectives Folk, Short and Holland found the remains out up in several pieces. A portion of the trunk was found in a tin boiler, he having Bkinned tho greiter portion of the remains.

When charged with murder by tho In are summarily disposed of by Judge Barrett in a very few woighty words, tho people of this county have suffered wrong. Is it not a contradiction in terms to Bay that a jury oannot be obtained from among this very people Cannot thoy be trusted to redress their own alleged grievances A contrary assertion ia an insult to common sense, as well as to this county. These suits seem destined be anomalous in every stage of their progress. In the first place, they are instigated by men who are careful not to have their names known, as though it were a discreditable thing to right what is alleged to be a publio wrong. Again, the suits are not brought by a public officer, who might bo held accountable in some way to the partios who may be aggrieved through them.

The lawyer who has brought them under the authority of an Attorney General not now in office, avows that his information of these cases is ex parts, and that he did not conceive it to be his duty to even hoar any but ono side to the issue the unknown side. He says, indeed, that the other side can bo heard in Court. But it is no light thing to fasten the stigma of a suit on a citi publio officer being responsible and tho expense attending such litigation may prove a serious embarrassment to one or all of tho defendants all the more embarrassing and grievous if they be innocent, and have had no share whatever in the pecuniary results of tho wrongs alleged against them. The theory of the law is not that a man must bo hold to be guilty until he proves himself to be innocent. It is the very reverse of this.

The implied stigma on our judges, in tho plaintiff's points in this oaso that the decision in the Tweed suit should not receive muoh weight, for the reason that it was not strongly of the jvdicial reforms mado in New York ponding tho determination of tho motion which compelled tho trial of Tweed in New York City safely enough as the reBult proved is wholly unwarranted, and is refutod by the character and standing of the Judges of our higher Courts, not merely in this community, where thoy are so well known, but throughout tho State. Tho argument that a Brooklyn jury oannot be trusted to act fairly by Brooklyn is worthy of the men who have mado a trade of traducing this city, but it is not worthy of anybody else. We do not believe it is like Mr. Parsons, who is not a resident of Brooklyn, who is known to be a very fair lawyer, and who has, wo bolievo, been imposed upon by mousing slanderers, who are afraid to accept responsibility for their own acts. The Caie of Hubcn.teln na It Stand.

The presentation of the case of Rubenstoin before tho Court by the oounsel for the People is even stronger than the necessarily parte case presonted against him when only the statements of tho reporters and the police officials were offered for public consideration. Of course, the reader will bear in mind that up to thiB point for the prosecution alone has beon heard the case is still ex parte, but when tested by the rules of evidence, and under the scrutiny of the very ablest counsel, tho case against the prisoner oannot be said to have beon weakened, or even assailed, at any point. The defense, howevor, is yet to bo heard, and tho lino of the defense is easily anticipated for only ono defonse seems possible. It is, technically, tho proving of an alibi that the defendant, Rubenstein, could not possibly have been with or near the unfortunate girl at the time she was so brutally niurdored for tho murder is not disputed, and thoro is no pretonso of insanity in this case, the usual plea for indefensible homioidos in our timo. That every particle of evidence which can be made to support thiB line of defense will be urged earnestly, forcibly and eloquently by tho distinguished counsel who has undertaken this dofense, the publio will be prepared for.

William A. Boacu will labor as earnestly for Rubenstein poor and comparatively friendless as he is as if the gratitude of tho highest and wealthiest family circle in the land was ready to reward his efforts. And this is as it should be. The case for the Peoplo, as it closes, ismoBt formidable. A miurdor has been committed.

A motive is given for it in the aot that the murdered girl was not married and was en ciente. She was almost of tho family of the accused, and had boon on terms of close companionship, at least, with him. Three or four witnesses swear that they saw the girl and hor alleged murderer on tho way to tho lonely apot, outside tho city, and near the open fields, whore tho murder was oommitted. Tho deed was committed with a knife, and a bloody knife was found near the body. A girl of ton or twelve years of ago, who gave hor testimony ye9tcrday with singular clearness, steadiness and self possession, swore that she, while serving in her father's store, sold the kuifo to the accused.

Hor father swears that he manufactured the knife in question, and that it was not finished when it was sold. The police testify that the shoes worn by tho prisoner, and taken by them from bis eot, exactly fitted tho footprints which led to the spot where the murder was perpolrated. A chemist of high repute swears that he tested stains on the shoos and on the liuing of the coat and found that they were of blood. In the.soil which was attached to the shoos the chomist swears ho discovered fragments of grains of corn, and tho murder was committed in a corn field, and tho soil is apparently of that field. This is, in brief, tho case as it closes for tho rcoplo.

Tho testimony for tho defense will bo watched for with great interest by the public. That tho accused will get the full advantage of it, tho orainent standing of his counsel surely guarantees. Strong as the case now is, horrible as the murder was, and poor and insignificant ns tho prisonor and all concerned in him seom to bo, that prisoner still Btauds under the protecting regis of that grand old conunon law, of which ho knows next to nothing, and which iu its merciful judgment holds even Pasach Rubenstein to be innocent until he is proven to bo guilty. The Chnnffe of Venue in tho So Called state suits." In abont as clear, ns concise aud as cogent a legal opinion ns wo ever remomber to have read, Judgo Barrett, of tho Supreme Court of New York, disposes of the first points raised in tho suits instituted by Mr. Parsons, of Now York, against certain officials, ox officials and citizens of Brooklyn.

Mr. Poisons in IVIeetliiff OS the Hoard at Flatbttsh The Training School for Nurses), Wcokly Reports, The Commissioners of Charities held their regular weekly mooting yesterday afternoon at tho Almshouse in Flatbush. There were present Corns. Baber, Midas, Bogan and Storms. On motion of Com.

Saber, Com. Storms presided in the absence of Com. Harris, Fresidont of the Board. The minutes of the previous meeting as read wars adopted. ASYLUM MANAGEMENT.

The following communication was received To the Board of Committioner ofCharititit Gestlemes: A great many comments have beon mado upon your management of tho Charities and County buildings, and mors especially of tho Insano Asylum. I can say, in my Intercom with the mem bors of your Board, I havo always been treated with uniform conrtesy, and any Inquiry made has alwaya met with prompt response and attention from you. In my visits of ovor two years to the Asylum, I have never Boon any want of attention to tbe pationts under yonr control. The nurses seem attentive and willing in the nerformanca of tha arduous duties intrusted to their" caro ana do all in their power for the restoration of those placed under thoir charge. Indeed somo of them are very kind and affectionato to tho unfortunate beings in their wards; thiB is notably the oase in hall 4 whero kindness Is the rule of action, as the nurses are Btrlotly temperate men.

Tho Medical Superintendent, Dr. Blanchard, as well aa his gentlemanly assistant, Dr. Wettling seem to wiBh to do all in their power to aid your endeavors for the better governing ot the institutions placed under their management, and as timo will correct any abort oominga of tho past, tho future will bring Its own reward. And when your now building Is flnisaod and roauy xor oooupauoy, wiu relieve tne now over crowded building and glvo them a better chance to attend to tho wants of their still numorous patients. itcspoou uiiy, it.

1X13. Brooklyn, January 31, 1876. TRAINING SOHOOL FOH NURSES. Tho Committee on Hospital made tho following report The Commtttco on Hospital, to whom was referred tho communication of tho Ladies' Local Committee of the State Board of Charities, beg leave to report that they have given tbe subject matter contalnod in said communication their oarnost attention, and have made dill cent inquiry into the working of the system in othor localities. It will not be necessary at this time, in tho opinion oi your uommiueo, to enter into any lonctny argument elthor for or against tho proposed training school for nurses, from the fact that tho amount allowod the Board for salaries la not auffieleut for the wants of the department uutu tho end of the fiscal year.

Ab tho nurses to bo employed in a training Bohool would bo a chargo to the salary account, your Committoe aro of tho opinion that tho wholo subject should romaiu In aboyauce pendinz a eneclal annronriatiou for the pur pose named, and would offer tho following resolution aesoivea. mat tno eorciary or tniB i5oaru do anu is hereby directed to notify tho Chairman of tho State Local Charities tho funds to tho crodit of this uoaru wiu not aumu ot any mrtner outlay on accouuc of Bcrvices as proposed by Bald Committoe, in reoom monuing tne onipioymem oi aaaiuonai nursoB until such timo ss a special appropriation can bo made for tno purpose named oy tne uoaru or uupsrvisors. iiespocuuiiy uuumittou, H. Stohms, Committoe on B. Midas, Hospital.

Com. Bozan I understand that the Committoe does not report against tho proposition of the la ilos, but Bimply that thoy have not uuda to adopt It. uiiairmin mat is jnsiour psmtiou. Tho resolution was adopted, WEEKLY BEPOHT3. Tho following weekly reports from the heads of de partments were receive 1 iiosriTAU bnperinionoeni hcnencK roportea num ber of paupers, 330; number of omigrants, 14; numbor of boarders, 1 number of omployes, 5C.

Total number of inmates, 451. mmalupox riosrrriL. aumuor ot niuuers. 07: num ber of emigrants, 10; number of employes, 8. Total numbor of iumatcs, 85, Doeroaso in bjth iuBtituttons, 85.

Cost per capita for provisions, ALMSHOUSE. auporiucouuenc juurray roooriou: um ber of paupers, lilt); numbor of omigrants, numbor of omployoB, 8. Total number of inmates, 1125. Decrease, 14. Cost for provisions per capita, 82 couta.

asylum. yupenntonuont Aiurray roporiea um or of paupers, 61)3; numbor of boarders, 77; numbor of employes, hi. xotai numuer oi inmaces, on. decrease, 3. Cost for provisions per capita, $1.0.

BELIEF REPORTS. The followlnc Is tho report of tbo transactions in the Firafc, Second aud Third ltoliof Distriots during tho past wees V1UST DISTniCT (COMMtSSIONE BOdiUi.) i.7il 00 Cj.il l.asl.Os Collins, otc S2.26 Total $6,691.31 skconu Durmor MiiissiosKii Nonitta.) Groceries itS.VB.Oa Onl 738.00 nunan t. i Transportation 6.00 Total SM76.26 TillltU DISTlUOr 11AUEU.) Grooorlos iSa. UJ.flfl 8JK Urns uunala ji.wj Total WEALTH EELATIVES OF PAUPERS. Bnrtley T.

Homer w.w uotltiol that ho woul be required to pay $1 a week for the his mother, and Abigail Anu Kenuior was similarly notifljd iu tho caso of her father. Both of these jmuper relatives hal applied to Commlssiouor Norrls for ivlief. Tlu aetiou of the Chairman In nukiug tin natuljuimn vtm approved, and ho was empowered to collect the board money, oj the law directed. THE COUNTY BABIES. Com.

Boau urged tho ueceBaity of providing suitable accommodations for a class of children now in tho frame buildings of iho AIuibUouso. lie aiksd for information. Ho was glad to see members of tho Supplies Committee present. Thoy might bo able to give them some iufonuation. Sup.

Williamson replied that the Supplies Commltteo had acted promptly on the commuuicatiou of the Commissioners relatlvo to tho rebuildiuiz of tho Baby Ward, Of ootirse, as public business was tranaactod by a slower process than private, it would tako tliom some time to institute preliminary prooeodings. However, the architect was present, aud the Supplies Goiu initteo and ho were ready to consult with Commissioners rolativo to plans and specifications. Com. liaber desired to call the attention of the Supplies Committee to the need of milk for foundlings. Tho condensed milk which they wero now using was not consldorod healthy as baby food, lie hoped cows would bft urnl9hod to supply the required food.

The Board then adjourned for ono week. THE BABY WABD. Supervisors Williamson, Harman, Eger and Hawkcs, of tho SupplieB Commttteo Oaarltios Commissioners Bogan, Rabor, MidaB and Storms, and tho architoct, W. M. Mundell, consulted yesterday in roforeaco to tho rebuilding of tho baby ward.

It was resolved that the archlteot should proparo plana, specifications and tho ostimated oost, and Bub mit them to tbo Supplies Committee. LETTER MISSIVE. The Document Sent to One Huudrcil and Soventy oue Churches. Tho following is the text of tho letter niis eive aent by Plymouth Church to tho ono hundred and soventy ono ohurches invited to the Advisory Council Brooklyn, N. February 1, 1870.

Plynwuth Church, Brooklyn, to the Cuit ur'jalional Church, sendeth yrcctinj DKAnLY Ueloved Plymoutn Church, after on existence of nearly thirty years of great usef ulueas, finds its good name called iu question on account of the principles and rules adopted many years ago for tho regulation of its Internal affairs. For tho purpose of more fully disclosing lo tbo churches of Congregational faith and order the charao tor of this ohurau, ita rules and its proceedings under thorn, aud for the purpose of reoeiving special couusol from our brethren nnder the trying circumstances in which wo aro now placed, wo Invito you to meet in an Advisory Council, by pastor (or acting pastor) and dolo gate, at Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, N. on Tuesday, the fltteonth day of February, at 2 P. to consider and advise ua on tho poiuta following I. Is this church acting contrary to the word of God in allowing to itself in any caso another niodo of terminating tho connection of members with this church than death, letter of admission, or formal excommunication 7 II.

llulo No. 7 of this church is in tho following words Dropping Mombers Membors may bo dropped from tho roll of the church with or without notice to them, as may be deemed just, by a two thirds vote of tho church, upon tho recommendation of the Examluing Couimlttco, cither upon their own application, or, in caso they havo abandoned their connection with tho church by prolonged absenco or otherwise, upon the application of any othor person. Tho practice under thiB rulo is tc give notice whon the party can be found, and to afford him as full a hearing, before the church if desire, as would be afforded upon a formal trial. Members dropped under thle rule are subjected to no express oensuro, and to no further implied censure than such (if any) as necessarily arises out ot the facts of each particular case. Under this rule tho church does not usually proceed upon written charges, or by a formal trial (such as is had in caaea of aliened immorality) unless specially desired by the member whose case is under consideration.

In this rule, or in these practices. Is this ohurch acting inconsistently with the word of God, or tho principles of Christian justice? III. What course ought this ohurch to adopt concerning the following classes of membors First Members who deliberately, purposoly and permanently absent themselves from tho services aud meetingB of tho church, without asking for letters of dismission, upon the ground that the church has not taken certain steps (not affecting them personally) which those members profess to conscientiously bohovo it ought to have taken, but which they never asked it to take. Second Members who absent thomsolves in liko manner upon the same ground, with tho dilieronco that they have asked the church to take such steps, and that the ohuroh has, with substantial unanimity, declined to do so. Third Mombers who absent themselves in like manner upon the ground that thoy beliova the pastor of tho church to be guilty of crime, notwithstanding the churoh has mado as complote aud exhaustive on investigation into the facts as a church could make, and had acquitted and sustained its pastor without a dissenting vote.

Fourth Members who absent themselves in liko manner tor some or all of tho reasons before stated. Fifth Members who are generally reported and believed to have made charges or Insinuations of gross immorality against other mombers of the church, and who decline either to affirm or deny the truth of uuoh reports or of such ohargos, whon properly questioned by suitable brethren for the soke of the purity and peace ol the church. IV. Ought this ohurch to have called a mutual or other council of churches, for tbo purpose of investigating the character of Its pastor, when requested to do bo by a memoer of the ohurch who has nover sub raittod any charges against the pastor, and when such request is made for the first time moro than a roar after an investigation has been had by the church itself, and the pastor has beon sustoinod by a unanimous vote? V. Has the course of Plymouth Churoh and the committee appointed by it, in the conduct of negotiations betwoen the church and Mrs.

Moulton ooncorning tho call of a proposed mutual oouncll (a brief statement of which is Inclosed), beon wise and Just, or has there been any error on tha part of the ohuroh in this matter which it should correot VI. Has Plymouth Ohurch in the prinoiples and rulos which it has provided for the maintenance of order and the administration of discipline, or In any known oases of its administration finder those principles and rules, gone beyond its rights as a church of Christ, so as to justly forfeit its claim to the confidence and fellowship of Congregational churohos 7 Fraternally yours in the truth and hope of the Gospel, Hehrt. Wabd Bescheb, Pastor. Edward Boecher, H. W.

Sage, R. B. Baymond, J. B. Hutchinson, Augustus Storrs, Wm.

McKay, S. V. White, Committee. 1. Plymouth Church is prepared to pay the expenses of pastors and delegates, and to provide for their hospitable entertainment while in Brooklyn.

3. That provision may bs duly made In season, pastors and delegates are requested as soon as possible to oommnnlcato tbe action of their churches to Bev. S. B. Halliday, 68 WlUow street.

Brooklyn, N. T. 3. On arriving in, Brooklyn, they will at once report to Mr. Halliday, at his house or after the convening of the Council, to the committee in the Lecture roam.

The gale of yesterday waa one of the severest on record. The wind attained a speed of sixty six miles aa hour. Considerable damage was dons In the way of unroofing houses and blowing down unfinished buildings, and some marine disasters are reported. JPleurlsjr Pains And all asthmatic and bronchial affections are soon relieved by that certain remedy for oougns and colds, Dn. JAynz'b Bxfxctobaxt.

A Cough, IJlood spitting, consumption, death This is the usual sequence. Avoid It by caring the cough with Hals' Hour or Hobihouhd and Tab. Pin's ToojaAOSI DBQF0 curs la tan BjuWite, The Mechanics' Lien Law of Kings and QueehB Counties. Proposed Amendments to the Game taw. Actions Against Physicians and Dentists.

Petition In Faror of Senator Kennaday's Bill Bradley's Ferry Accommodation Bill The Excise Law Amendment. Special Correspondence of the Eagle. Albany, February 3, 1876. To day Mr. Kennaday presented a bill to amond tho Game law, at tho request of the New York Association for the Protection of Game.

The amendatory bill corrects several clerical orrors in the act of last year. Ono of the amendments Is to prevent the Bhooting of ducks and othor wild birds at night, a practice whioh is most extensively indulged in ou the Booth side of Long Island. Another amendment restores the law in relation to quail to what It was until changed last Winter. The bill also prohibits the shooting of snipe, etc, in the Spring, and is undoubtedly necessary in order to avoid tho utter extermination of these birds. THE EXCISE LAW AMENDMENT.

Mr. Worth's proposod amendment to the Exdse Law of your dty is still under consideration by tho Assembly Committee on Cities. Messrs. Ogden and HigginB are opposed to its passage, while all tho other Brooklyn Assemblymen are united in Its support. Patrick Me Cleary and John Kelly, delegates hore from tho Kings County Liquor Dealers' Association, havo roturned to Brooklyn, confident that tho bill will be reported favorably.

ACTIONS AGAINST MEDIO AL MEN. To.day Mr. Kennaday presented a potition, numerously signed by citizens of Brooklyn, in favor of the passage of the bill providing for giving security for costs and damages in actions against physicians, Burgeons and dentists. Among the names ou the petition aro the following F. A.

Schrooder, Albort Daggett, J. W. Hunter, Thomas Kinsella, W. B. Hurd, John Pyburn, Daniel D.

Briggs, Samuel Booth, Henry Ward Boochor and the mcmberB of the associations known as the Second District Dontal Society, Brooklyn Dental Society, Kings County Dental Sodety and others. FERRYBOATS VERSUS OANALBOATS. South and Hamilton avenue ferries are crippled in their running for tho want of better Blip accommodations on the New York sldo. Tho bill to remedy this obstruction to tho travel of your city, introduced in the Assembly to day, by Mr. Bradley, provides that one slip and part of two piers, adjoining tho ferry landings named, shall be no longer used by caualboats, so that thoy cau bo iwed by the FeYry Company.

This will givo two slips on tha Now York sldo to each ferry Hamilton avonue and South forries. THE MECHANICS' LIEN LAW. An argument was had before tha Court ot Appeals this morning in which aomo new quostlons relating to tho lien laws of Kings and Queens Counties wero considered and to which precedence was glvon on the calendar. Tho law gives a summary method for olear iug tho rooordB of lions claimed but not prosecuted. Tho lion is generally allowod to continue in force for ono year.

Tho statute, however, allows the owner of the property lionod to file an affidavit of tho servico of a notice to tho claimant to commenc3 suit, and if he fails to file a counter affidavit showing tho commencement of suit within thirty daya, theu tho lieu becomes discharged by operation of laic. In tho caso in question tho affidavit from tho owner showing notice to sue was fllod. No suit was commoncal until somo seven months aftor ward, and it was then clalmod that tha notice never had boen received. Justice Neilson, of the City Court, directed thai tho liens bo restorol, and tho record of the County Clerk os to tho filing of the affidavit canceled. This order Judges McCue aud Reynolds aet asido.

Upon the appeal to thj Court of Appeals tho following points arose First, could tho subject as to whethor the lion was discharged be dotorniinod, boforo trial and tho trial anticipated in that rogard7 Second, that tho General Term of the City Court having dodded that they would not go into tho question of tho truth or falsity of tho affidavit of servico of notice to commence suit, was it their duty to so oxamlno, or was the tiling of the affidavit in duo form only to bo considered? And did tho claimant have thirty daya from tha filing of tho thirty days from an aatuil does the law require tho owner to wait thirty daya boforo fll ing his affidavit? Upon all theso points tho statute being silent. Aud third, was tho entry mal3 by tho Caunty Clerk authorized by law, thore bslng no cxpro3S direction in the Btatute to make such ontvy, and if unauthorized was any harm done; tho entry not operating as a discharge, but the dischargo iu bucu cases being determined by the papers filed? These points woro all new, no prccedonte whatovor existing as to the Bamo. Law rence Heunossy vs. William B. Cooper, Jr.

C. O. Egan, for tho appellant; Sirtnoy Y. Lowell, Esq. for the respondents.

QuiVa. CUUKENT EVENTS. The religious conflict still rages in Germany, and the negotiations for a compromise botwecn church and State have come to a stand still. Grand preparations are being made in Naples for the celebration of the Carnival. It will ba the first since tho overthrow of tho Bourbons.

Over 20,000 have been subscribed, and the fete will laBt from the 20th to the 28th of February. Vesuvius is giving indications of an approaching eruptloD, and the activity of the crater is daily becoming more apparont. Naples will send a large amount of coral goods to the Centennial Exposition. Tho Northern European Powers have remonstrated with the Prince of Montenegro for countenancing the Turkish insurrection. Count Von Arnim has gone to Italy, and it is thought that Bismarck will domand his surrender under the Extradition Treaty.

There is a hitch in the arrangements for the Centennial Rifle Match, as tho EngUsh team objocta to the coming of tho Irish and Scotch teams. The reports of the war in Spain are contradictory. Both sides claim but the balaaoa seems to bo on the sido of the AltonatHt s. Cambridge has not finally decided to withdraw from the International boat race, but it Is thought the question of time will probably interfere. Oxford has declined on that ground.

Tho Frenoh Government has refused to sell tho French fishery rights In Now Foundland. The Portugal House of Peers has abolished Blavery in St. Thomas and tho Gult of Guinea. A small stoamer has boen placed upon Lake' Nyauza. Ice cutting is proceeding up the Hudson and the work is pushed forward vigorously.

The French cooks' ball at Irving Hall, Now York, last ovoninff, was a grand success. Tho euisim was particularly fino. The citizens of Arkansas have protested against tho establishment of a Federal Court iu tho Indian Torritory, on the ground that thore is no proper material for juries. The day for the opening services ot the Now York Hippodrome has not yet been determined, but Sunday or Monday next are talked of. The dinner boll which summoned Horace Greeley to dinner when ho was learniug the printing trade will be exhibited at the Centennial.

Hon. Reverdy Johnson will be 80 years old next May, but he is Btill in full possession of his faculties and ia regards! a9 ono of tho best lawyers living. The Landis case will probably bo given to the jury to day. General Banks says tho letter published in the World over his signature, is a forgery Babcock starts for St. Louis to day, to stand his trial for alleged complicity with tho Whisky Bing.

Lena Salsbach, of No. 21G West Thirty Bixlh Btrcet, New York, committod suicide yesterday afternoon by hanging herself. George Q. Erskine, ex Collector of Internal Revenue, has been indicted at Milwaukee for alleged complicity in tho whisky frauds. The report that the Earl of Dunraven had eloped with a Canada lady is denied.

Henry Sweet, the Superintendent of the Erie Oil Docks st Weohawkon, has boen Buspended, pending the investigation of an alleged defalcation. COMHOJi COUNCIli WORK. The Finance Committee of the Common Council met lost evonlng. There were present Alder men Kowley (Chairman), Grlswold and Gunder. Several bills were considered and favorably passed upon.

Among them was one of Garret Bergen for 112 for printing minutes of the Board of Aldermen. THE ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE also met last evening, the Chairman, Alderman Arnott, presiding. There were a number of minor matters before the Committee, but they contained no items of special interest. There was another subject before the Committee wnich Is of interest to the people on Douglass street, betweet Nevins street and Fourth Avenue, They petitioned the Common Council to adiuBt the assessments for grading and paving Douglass street, between the streets named, on the ground that the assessments were exoeastve. The lots wero assessed $794 each, while It is claimed they are not worth more than $200 or 1250 each.

Several property owners appeared before the Committee nnd urged an adjustment of the assessments. Mr Roberts. Bussing said that he would sell his lota i some of tho very lots thot were assessed $79i or J250 Ald, Murtha said that tho question wis whether the Committee had any Jurisdiction in the matter at olL The Chairman thought that they did not, but Mr. Aldrich was of the opinion that the Common Council might make some recommendation to tho Legislature in tho matter. Mr.

Bossing said that the property owners were willing to pay a fair shore of the assessments, 1jut the amounts oharged wero so oxcossive that thoy felt bound to oppose paying in fulL If a suitable compromise could not bo effected, they proposed to appeal to tho court. Ab the matter stood now. the assessments amounted to confiscation. Tho work was done under a special act of the Legislature, and the property owners asked the Common Council to apply to tho Legisloture for authority to make a compromise. The matter will be considered further.

POUTIOAI. PATBONAOE. Tbe Fifth 'Ward Republtcaua Looking For Positions. The Fifth Ward Hepnblican. Association met lost evening corner of High and Bridge streets, Enoch Jacobs in the ohair.

The only business ontBide the usual routlno was brought up by Mr. Mclntyre, who offered a resolution annotating a committee on patronage, to consist of one member of tho Association from oaoh election district ot tha ward, to whom shall be referred all applications for political employment. The resolution was passed, the President postponing his appointing of the Committee. It is understood that largo number of Bs publloans are seeking minor poUttad oosttions, and it be the duty of the Committee to consider their claims and report and act sccoidinglj. XUauwettag then adjqurned.

Eight Hoars at a Telegraph Instrument. A History of the Fuchs Simmonj Case as Told by the Police Telegraph An Extraordinary Exhibition of Patience, Skill and Good Common Sense. Within the past fow months the Eagle has had occasion to commend the increased efuolenoy of tho Police Department, as It has been exhibited in the working up of esses of magnitude, tragical and otherwise, A remarkable case which it had to deal with was that of Fesach N. Rubenstein, who Is now on trial for the murder of Sara Alexander. The adroitness with which the police handled this Beemlsglr mjstcricrufl murder and their cleverness in following up the clues which led to its unrarolment ore now being Bhown by tho testimony given dally in Court, and which Cuds Its way in the columns or tho Eaols.

The sagacity of the Superintendent of Police, Patrick Campbell, backed up by the keen scentednoss and faithful performance of his subordinates, has brought to light one of those dark and horrible deeds which here and there blotch with gory stain tbe annals crime. It was but a few days ago that the community was startled with the details of the butchery of W. W. Simmons by Andreas Fuotas, in Greonpoint. The foots are too fresh in the minds of all to need recapitulation here.

The method by which the polioe discovered the horrid deed, and tho mannor in which they traced it to Its perpetrator, has not yot been connectedly told. It will bo found of interest to those unfamiliar with tho workings of a department, whloh mjist neoessarlly conduct most of its operations seorotly, that tho ends of Juatice may be attained. Hero was a caso where in thirty hours after tho polioe were notified that W. W. BimmonB was miBSing from his home, his trunkless head hod boon found, identified, his murderer arrested and nearly all his butchored remains recovered, and the light turned on the probaWe motives tor the deed.

THE FIRST DISPATCH. On Saturday last at 8:13 A. this tologram come to Police Headquarters from the Fifth Proolnct Station House. "Missing since 27th W. W.

Simmons, CO years old, 6 feet 0, full board and mustache, Mack BHlt, brown shirt with white stripes, had a double cans silver watoh and chain with him, light alouch hat." On receipt of this telegram all the Buttons were notified of the fact of such a man being mlsslne and tbe description of him was posted in tho detectives' office. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINDING. THE HEAD. At 3. 05 P.

51. of the same day this message cams from the Seventh Precinct: "Officer Knapp brought to this station the head of a man about 45 years, brown hair, ellghlly bald on top of head, full aandy beard aud mustache mixod ilh gray, having been found by a ollizen in Milton Btroet thiB P. between a pile of lumber aud a onco near West street, the head having boon severed from tho body by somo Bharp lnBtrumont. Will you notify the Coroner Tho Superintendent sont Inspector Waddy over to the Seventh Product Station to start an investigation of the affair, and at 4:30 P. M.

tho Inspeotor tolographtd from there The head is evidently that of a murdorod man; been dead leas than twenty four hours." Tho Superintendent then ordered Detectives Van Wagner, Folk, Corwin and Corr to report immediately to Inspector Waddy, and subsequently DoteclivcB Frost and Powers. IDENTIFICATION. At 4:45 tho Superintendent askod tho Inspector over the wires (t Ilaa any physician oxamincd that head 7" An answer came in a fow minutss in this rorm "Tho head has been ldontlfted as that of a man named Simmons, of New Ifavon, and has beon missing since Thursday night. Ho has beon working for Jones, Henry fc of 131 North Socond street, WBtfon maliers." At 5:02 tho Superintendent ordered Detectives Short, Holland, Ennis and X)fflccr Iiiue to report to Inspector Waddy, to whom ho sent this message five minutes Inter "Remain there as long as you consider it nocessary. I will remain here." At 5:27 tho Superintendent sont to tho Inspector this "Who identified that hoad? How came It to be identified 1 How long has ho been at work for these parties Was hen married man koeplag houBO or was he boarding? Have you tho persons who found that head? Give all and full particulars how it was discovered." Wurd came back that the Inspector was not at the station, but was off with Captain Rhodes.

Notify him whon ho returns," spoke the electric current, and then "Whore did you get information of missing man telegraphed at 8:45 this A. M. 1" Answer Missing man re sides cornor North First and Fourth streets." Then from the Superintendent: "Does head ol man found in Seventh Precinct correspond with missing man you telographed this A. M. The answer wob His employor identifies the head as his head." At 6:55 tho Superintendent asked the Seventh Precinct if the Inspector was Tit the station.

Yes," was the answer. To Seventh "Give particulars you hove." To Fifth "Give full name, occupation and time ho arrived here from Now Haven." At 7:40 tho Superintendent telegraphed to the Inspector, who waa now at the Fifth Procinct: "Has the body been found "No." To Seventh "Is Captain in 7" "No." The Superintendent then ordered Detective Williams to join the other dctoctiveB who had reported to tho Inspector. Inspector Waddy sont this from the Fifth "ABk Now York if a body haB been found there without a head." Tho Superintendent acted on this request. From tho New York Central Office in reply came "No." At 8:47 the Superintendent telegraphed to tho Inspector, who waB again at the Seventh Proclnot "Mako a most thorough search of tho premisos whero tho hood was found for the body;" and then at 0:10 to the Inspector at tho Fifth: "Make inquiry of all his fellow workmen and the people in the bearding houso as to where and how be spent his evenings, and try and get Borne trace of him after he left on Thursday night and Friday." Then tho Suporintondout to tho Seventh "Was head Idoutiaed by his boarding houso people 7" Answer "By men who were working with "Answer my question," returned tbe Superintendent, and to this demand came back "Sergeant Wormell says ho was identified by his boarding house keeper." At 9:15, the Superintendent to the Seventh "Give mo description of paper head was wrapped in when found." Answer "Brooklyner Prcssc, December 1, 1875." At 0:5, the Superintendent tolograptiod to the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Precincts, to send out tboir reserve forces to make thorough inquiry in their products as to whether person answering description of head sent them that P. M.

had been Been Binco Thursday P. At 10. 09, the Superintendent inquired of tbo Fifth "Has thai man a wife and lamily, aud have they been in the city lately 7" The answer waB "A wife and five children living in Derby, and have not been in city since last Summer." "Give name of family and nationality where Simmons boarded." "Name Beck, German." Then to the Inspector at the Filth: "Did you olograph murdered man's wife?" "His employer said he would," answered the In spector. At 11:40 a telegram from tho Fifth announced that BimmonB' wlfo had been telegraphed to. The Superintendent was notified at 10:55 that Captain Rhodes had just returned to the Seventh Precinct Station.

"Has Captain anything to report 7" asked the Superintendent. Answer "Thore is no information of man Bince 0 P. Thursday, when he left his boarding house, evidently intending to return soon." Tho next telegram which was sent to the Inspector at the Fifth was at 11:20: "How many boarding houses did Simmons havo, since ho has beon in Brooklyn The InFpoctor replied "He has boarded in three houses, two for past year, ono for five months last, ono for soven months." The Superintendent then askod tho 8evonth if Uiay had the paper the head was found in, and it was answered that it had been sent to tho Fifth Preclnot by order of Inspector Waddy, To the Fifth Procinct: "Examine that paper well and see if there aro any marks or writing on tho margin, and whother dry or wet when rand7" The roply waa "There waa no writing on margin, paper wet with blood when found." The Superintendent Chen telegraphed to the Inspector: "I am Informed that hB haa worked in Wil liamsburgh for past three years. How many boarding places has he had in that time. Make thorough search as to who he became acquainted with, then: character and all necessary information of him" and following this to the Inspector: "Send Detective Zundt and other officers to Green point, with the picture and make thorough search, and try to find some person who can identify picture, and If eo who they saw him with at the time." The Inspeotor replied that he had officers at work in Greenpolnt since dark, and that he had also officers at work with paper carrier trying to find whero the paper was Berved which waa found around tbe head of Simmons.

A SHBEWD GUESS. At this stage Superintendent Campbell informed his subordinate that he was convinced the murder had been oommitted by an acquaintance of the victim; that it had probably been done in connection with a woman that the perpetrator, In all probability, spoke the German language; that the body had doubtless been cut to pieces to insure Us easy transfer, and that sine under such circumstances the head would, by a natural instinot, be the first port removed, the trunk and limbs would doubtless be found in the home of the murderer, for he had evidently been soared while carrying the head to the lver. "This was the lost interchange of telegrams for the night, it then being eight minutes after twelve. The Superintendent went home after spending eight hours at the side of the telegraph instrument. SIMMONS' B04BDINQ HOUSE.

At 825 on Sunday morning the Fifth Praahact asked Polioe Headquarters: "Ia the Superintendent in?" 'Yea." From Fifth. 'Inspector Waddy is at this Station." From tho Superintendent. I will remain here tond anything you hare right along." The Superintendent then repeated hit order of the night before in reference to boarding houses. From the Fifth there came this telegram at 10:40 A. M.

When SimmoDs first came to Willi amsbnrgh, he boarded at Mr. Holatein'a, 224 Third street. Now resides 139 Bonth Third street. Left there and boarded with Mrs. Third street.

Lett there and boarded with Mrs. Beck, corner North First and Fourth streets alnoe." At lias the Inspector telegraphed to the Superintendent br hold Frederick HaUberg, the. ma siatinu LYN L1FB, ITS POLICY HOLDERS. DECEMBER 31, (876. ASSETS.

Br Loans on Bond and Mortgage, (s.rnr'd mint lj hv city properly valnol at moro ihn lT.SSo By Call Loam, (secured by United States and othar Stocks) By Bonds. Brooklyn City and Kings Ooun tj Bonds and Stato Stocks sai R90 00 By Cash In Trust Co. and Hank By Cash on hand 96,461.19 By Oaih Quarter and Soral Annaal Premiums deferred $57,066.33 (Less marginal expenie of ool leotlng) Ry Premium Loans mado on Policies In 419 711.00 By Premiums unpaid and In couisb of tranamlssioa 12.Mi.M (Leas marginal exnenio ot col loctlng) t.KOU 1S.015.JJ By lutorest Accrnod bat not duo By Ledger Balances (Agents') 21.u.Uo GROSS ASSETS 'iuillUi "This in an Increase of Grosi Assets ovar last roar tn the uui ot sjoo.uoe. ONLY COMPANY WHICH INDORSES ITS AMOUNT Off SURRRNDKR VALUH. S.

1DENT: w. itoucrc. IDXMTi ta ar JOLo anion. HiHKoroH: DAN1KL A VII KM. M.D1U,.D.

AUGUSTUS IMItn. DIRECTORS! GEORGE E. BROWN, IlKOROE A. THORN E. JOHN DA VOL, DANIEL JIAI1.7ICH.

JOHN M. Wll II WALLACE, DAVID Al UIIA UNCUT, EDWARIl TOOK, WILLIAM VlA.U. JOHN 11 1IAKKK. JOHN HAI.NKY, ISAAO OA Kit ART, ItEADI.KSI'ON, I.AWRENOK WATER 6 DRY, KULlX UAMfUULL. OltS: BROADWAY.

Nun York, and ST. BROOKLYN. political EMOCHATIC MEETING. THE DEMOCRATS OF KINGS COUNTY, Wlio are opposed to thn proeont ralBmanagomont of thai and irho do sire, by purifying II, to reatoro lta ioriner preitltft), Aro invited to meet at tho BROOKLYN AO AUK MY OF MUSIO, ON THURSDAY, KICBRUAKY 3, 1878, At 8 o'clock In tbo eronlnfr. FOR TIIE PURPOSK OF REORGANIZING THK PARTY, BY THK FORMATION OF AN ENTIRELY HRW DKMOCRATIO GKNKUAL COMMITTEE.

William Mnrflhxll, Henry 1. Ptittiunius, Churl" S. HiKKlus, FrMicla Mnrftey, (tVn. KdFoston, Kftuliuoftn, W. tinnier, S.

tt. Hprtfitmn, M. Kanbury, William M. Parke. K.

Rob us, A. W. Kaflor, John C. .1. It.

KtiapPs John tt. Kntsoy, Francis Ilopkiuo, I. I). Hiivt, Oharlos 0. Rrvly, O.

F. Ackonnan, John Maorr, Geo. W. Class, WttltorS. Livingston, William M.

Brasher, John Looch, t'him. (intbrocht, Win. 11. DjivonpoTt, Joseph Shnpion, Joseph MncArtnoy, Walsh, Oilbi'i Pot tar, ArcliUmlil HawklD, Lonis iStrnbo, Jim. Smith Uobson, Dims.

11. Uovrttll, Owon D.tly. H. Katzoiiborff, 1'. 0.

hifroreolT, iTis. Ames, Daniel Scott, John Aniens, Patrick Haves, Tlioo lore Pabst, .16. 11. A lit man, A. O.

Aubery. I. Iovy. Hono' lCverrtlny, Koswoll Hrafnerd, OliarlflH Sherman, S. I iiiv.

IJco. P. Hamilton, John A. Hughes, Maitiu Doyle, Ooorce Rowland, Robert Fj etcher, Jacob llenyer, Wm. H.

Taylor, Geo. A. KlngsUnds O. D. Thompson, AuKUitut Ivina, Waller Rope re, fimcn Parker, Jno.

Robert VV. Allen, V. W. Oarrutlier, O. Mrotvn.

A. A. Smith, Martin II. Duanf, Michael Cochran, Ram'l iloniloraon, Henry (VI. K.

lkoll, Michael MuCue, Adnnn; Hill. William KiWtfAO, John Burn, J. II. Wauisloy. Tho.

K. Loos, (X John I'. liiloy, Tiiumas Fiy. Wm. A.

Corr, Patrick J. Tolly, John liood, Jijm R. Kiy, Wm. V. Smith, John Tiurnoj, M.

M. Dallun, K. II. Dickey. Oynirt P.

Uluistcad, Joseph Kluruau, Jnmm O. Lloyd, A. Van Noatrand, Francis t''inn, Jainua MuDuvitt, J. A. Ulebnmge, Chorion Kell'Q, John K.

Hut lor, Thos, Mulligan, CJ. V. Clrim. J. V.Oarroll, W.

II. Smith, William Willis, John Facknor, Frederic H. KTons, Robert C.Mnpboll, Alfred Bloar. Adam John Ijoughrnn. William J7 Houghton, llonry ousel man, H.

Kniy, John A. Baal, Aiuzl 11. Scovill. Mfrhao) Duhyge. Patrick Ujillaguor, Louis Biu'hr, Anton Rosou, And many Hon rr W.

Slncnm ('t'orKO Thditipuoo, Louia Louro, Wm. M. tvius, Harold Dullnor, Tlioa. McOann, James Murphy, Wm. O.

Fowlor, Joseph O. Hutchinson, I miry R. Joans, Kdivard T. Wond, (((urge B. Meade, S.

IVKJIis, Henry Hartesu, J. Fred. Atooto, Wm. O. Lintcley, Sidney Cooke, Thos.

(iunn. John B. Zollor, O. A. Uattafther, Kliphalot Dunn, Lot.uard Mtnuso, H.

Klnkol, Louis Kesator, Florence O'HnHoran, Patrick Colnhan, William O. Topping, Michael Mctilroy, John Stovonson, Is. L. Rartlett, Frank CoIUhb, .7 am ob MotHnloy, John J. Hayes, Adrian Mesorole, Job T.

Runclo, JAuronoo (oorcro Ham an. MoGnlre. Kilvrard Hlgglni, D. D. Winant, Nat.

Gladdlnjr. Jobn MoOrath, William Wuite, Jns. P. Holland, Cormlok McOovorn, Frank Potorson, Albert Smith, Josoph Kelloy, Frod'k (). Hockomeyor, Goo.

B. Olarko, W. H. Thomas, John H. Johnson, P.

J. Murphy, John M. Cooper, Moholas Daly, Kdmrd MoDonntl), Michael Monofhao, John R. Conner, John II. Broad, O.

F. Bleftkner. Kdtrard H. Sunieuter, Philip J. Connoll, William Fanning, O.

Leonard, John McKaffiio, Jnmns A. Walab, John Dorris, JninOH R. Sptrroir, Patrick Shlrlun, J. Norfli, James J. LarJcfrt, Jamas Otieo.

James McKoInx Honry Hogiins, John Mo lingo, Sruu'l Wan do It, James R. atone. II. G. I At hurt Jamos H.

MagtU. Michael Murphy, Chas. H. Adam, Clms. Sohluotor, Jos.

H. lesson, Chas. H. Kraft, 11. Kulsborg, Karl Bruok, G.

S. Harding, Thos. N. Owyor, Kdward 0MalIon, Robert MUnes, Frod. W.

Chas. A. Wilson, Louis Blohm, E. V. Malono, K.

W. Van Vranken. R. F. Oartwrlght, W.

H. Fryor, Wm. HMnott John J. O'Brien. William Cnllon, John MoUUskoy, Alfred Rollembourg, Jacob Kraemer, Denis Toomey, Goo.

Path. V. T. Borloubach, S. Kachllmorr, Thos.

H. Peppard, John Book, John Burttzos, R. Kattlg, Aaron Honn, li. Jl.melto, Goo. Moyor, A.

Garllck, Humphrey Toomey, othors. SAVINGS HANKS. hpHE LONG ISLAND BANS JL OF BROOKLYN, 842 AND 9M FULTON STRKRT, Corner of Buerum place. Opon dolly from 9 A. M.

to 3 1'. and on Mondays and Saturdays from 6 to 8 P. M. INTEREST paid In accordance with tho now Uw of tho State, commencing on the 1st of January, April, July and October. Ten days allowod for dopofllte In January and July, and throe days la April and October.

Dividend declared for Jan, 1, 1878, SIX PER CENT, pei annum. JAMES M. SKABtJRY, President Rdward Ti. Fowlkji, Secretary. JoiN S.

MA CHAT, Treasurer. John O. Pkhry. Attorney. DIME SAVINGS BANK OF BROOKLYN.

367 and P6 FULTON STREET, Open Imm 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. Also on Mondays and Saturdays from 6 to oYlonk M.

SEYMOUR L. IIUSTKD, President, HAROLD DDJjLNKH, Pr.MftA, JOHN HALSEY, Vio "oi John W. Hunter. Treasurer. Ouas.

1OWBKY, Seorotary. MIGRANT SAVINGS BANK OV JQi, BROOK LYN, cor. of Court and Livingston sta. OPHN DAILY, from 9 A. M.

to 2 P. and ovory MONDAY and SATURDAY, from 6 to 8 P. M. Iqterost SIX PER CF.NT. on all sums entitled thereto, froeof GoTexn ment tax.

ANDI4KW DOUGHKRTY, President. H. LA MAROHE, First Vico President. CHARLES MALI, Seoond Vice President. F.

L. Dai.lon. Secretary. PARK SAVINGS BANK OF BROOKLVN, Corner of Fulton and Oxford streets. Open daily from A.

M. toil P. M. also, aa Mondays, and Saturdays, from 6 to 9 P. M.

Into rest ulfowod la accordance (tie new (aw of tha ttl DANIEL McOAUB, Preatdeafc Jab. W. CtiETAND, Seo ary, Stewart Iu Woodford, (Journal, UNION DIME SAVINGS BANK. 896 and 393 CANAL ST, cor. LaJght, N.

Y. Open daily from 10 to on Monday erenhigs, from 5 ASSETS OVER TWELVE Surplus OVER ONE MILLION DollMn. SIX PER CENT. INTEREST ALLOWED. A Books in English, Fonoh and Uormao.

EXCELSIOR SAVINGS BANK, COfcN5R Twonty Uilrd st and SUth ar. N. Y. INTEREST computed and compounded January and July. INTEREST paid SIX PER CENT.

Interval commenoea the ttrjt oftbe monta next following the daposlt. Bank open dally alto Men day, Wednesday, and Saturday ereninifs. JOHN B. DkWTTT, Pre Oro. C.

Waldo. Seo. H. K. TUUBBER, Vice Pre.

LOTTERIES AVANA LOTTERY. 450,000 DOLLARS DISTRIBUTED IN PRIZES EVERY 17 DAYS. lPriwof JID0.00S 1 Prizo oh. HI.000 26,000 1 Prire of 1 Prize of 2 Prizes, oaoh of 95.000. lOPrilos.oach SIOO.

760 Othor prizes, amoantloff to. 10,009 10,00 Circulars of Information farnlohed firoe. Orders flilod. Prizes casaod, TAYLOR 4 BANKKR.1. 11 Wall et, Neir York.

BAKING POWDER. REDHEAD'S BAKING POWDER HAS BKKN AWARDED A PJtlZK MKDAL FOR ITS SUPERIOR BXOEIXKNOB TRY YOU WILL LIKK IT. for sals br all srocera vT MANUFACTORY. UU WILLIAMS New Yo. HaBDWaBE, O.

BURNETT, (LatsYoans Burnett,) No. 889 FULTOfc sfRKKT. BESTaUBANTS. "HE EAGLE DINING ROOMS, No, rtliivn diii la now open as a first oiaas Restaurant, for both laoiM ob tentleman, at moderate Patron, may rest ooaured that they will reoeira polite Ojslets tertodta erorrstle. tor lotUc.

BROOK IN ACCOUNT WITH BALANCE SHEET, Dr. LIABILITIES. To Reserve, being tho present Cash value of all the polloj liabilities of the Company $2,151,809.00 To Losses reported but notyotdue. 31,6 xl.uo To all other liabilities I.IKhi.oo To Surplus as to Polloj Holders S2.470.293.27 From (his amonnl a dWd.nd will putd to tho holdon of participating policies. Ttita iutvIus (or 1876 oxcoods ttio aorploi of last year in the sura ol $6,000.

THB BROOKLYN LIFE IB TUB OS POLICIES AT ISSUE A GUARANTEED Of VI PRSS CHRISTIAN vice rniB Vf 11, LI AM sic ua WU UAM COVSULTIHO ACTUinil D. FAOKLBK. oAsnieu WILLIAM DUTUHBR, BOARD OV CHRISTIAN W. nOUCBt, Damun.ii a. WILLIAM MARSHALL.

AUGUSTUS K. MASTKR8, DANIEL S. ARNOLD. WILLIAM II LYON, RIOIIARO B. UUYCKIN.OK., MICHAEL OHAUNOI1Y.

CURTIS NOBLK, AUGUSTUS FOKII, JOHN O. BKAl.K, ARNOLD A. LKW1S. KKPINUHAM H. NIOHOU4, JACOB K.

OI.W1NK, JAMES if. WHITNEY, PAN1E1. AY 11 KB, M. LL. 1.

Ol'll SIC AND Ktt Oomer ot at, Sll AIONTAUUK JSID.SIjMQSS THE HOME LIGHT OID Stands a fire test of 150 dogreos, and thorofore It oannot oxplodo. It is the most popular oil now sold in Brooklyn Buy it In our aeolod oano. RIQGS A DUNCE, Sole Manuftoturars, 160 FRONT ST, N. Y. ELECTRO SILICON Has received tho award of the Amorloan Instlttiteas tho article known for eloanfuir and tiolUlilnir Ilvor waro and all lino metals, b'old by druggists, jewelers, house furnishing and araeury storos.

NOS. 34, 36 38 FULTON STREET. TIIE JOB AND BOOK PRINTING DEPARTMENT OP TUB BROOKLYN EAGLE Has connected thoreto a first olais Bindery, Trhore ther ars prepared to do PAPER RULING. BLANK BOOK BINDING, PAOINQ AND NUMBERING. PAMPHLET BINDING.

JOB BINDING, Second to none. Having all tho modern Improvements In machtnorf required in toil doparttnont. with a corps of competent meohanloi, thor oan guarantee first class work FINE PRINTING. For elesanoe and originality of deilgn. and a guarantee ot good work, go to the BROOKLYN EAGLH JOB DEPARTMENT for your printing.

PRICES REDUCED Nos. Si, 86 and 119 Fulton Street. BOOK BINDING FOR THE TRADH. VST US, ICE VlillXM, mEMI'ORAllVr XtEJVIOVAL TEMPORARY TEMPORARY THOMAS DENIIAM TEMPORARY TEMPORARY TBMPORARV HAS RKMOVFD TEMPORARY TEMPORARY TEMPORARY TO HIS NEW STORK TEMPORARY TEMPORARY TEMPORARY NO. 286 FULTON TEMPORARY TEMPORARY TEMPORARY Second door below his TEMPORARY TEMPORARY TEMPORARY PRESENT LOCATION.

TEMPORARY TEMPORARY TEMPORARY Until tho rebuilding TEMPORARY TEMPORARY OF HIS PRESENT TEMPORARY REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMONAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL HitMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL REMOVAL TEMPORARY TEMPORARY HOU8E. TEMPORARY He respectfully Invites his TEMPORARY TEMPORARY CUSTOMERS TEMPORARY TEMPORARY AND THK PUULIO TEMPORARY TEMPORARY To visit him In his TEMPORARY TEMPORARY TEMPORARY TEMPORARY TEMPORARY QUARTERS. TEMPORARY TKMPORARY HIS SPECIALTY IS TEMPORARY TEMPORARY CREAMS, TKMPORARY TEMPORARY ICES, TEMPORARY TEMPORARY CHARLOTTE RUSSE, TEMPORARY TEMPORARY AND TKMPORARY TEMPORARY OYSTERS. COWrECTlOKElflf. Ac.

MOLLENHAGEN, CONFECTIONERY AND FANOY OAKE BAKERY, Ice Cream and Icoj.lTAnoyCroaniJpharlottaRusso. Jollies, Pjramida, Ac, Also, CoJee, Toa and Chocolate, No. 197 ATLANTIC AV, botwoon Court and Clinton All ordors Attended to at phortost notice. liquors, c. ptHAMBETTAZ A CHATELAN, IMPORTERS OF WINES AND BRANDIES.

AND DEALERS IN FINE WHISKIES, No. 88 COURT ST, Offer thoir fino WISDOM WARTER SHERRIES retail, at reduced prices, viz. "KM Brand at $8.50 per gallon "II" Brand at 1.60 por gallon "I' Brand at ASOpergallon Brand, Old Drjr Amontillado nt 8.00 per gallon Brand. Old Dry Amontillado Flor. 12.00 por gallon OKOANS AMP T1CS1C.

WHICKERING PIANOS. FOR SALB OR FdR RENT. SECOND HAND PIANOB FOR SALE CHEAP For eash. OAB1NET ORGANS Rented lower than elsewhere In the cltf. SHEET MUSIC, MUSIC BOOKS, te.

CHANDLER BROTHERS, 181 MONTAGUE ST. AGBEAT OFFEK! WE WILL, DUKINU this month, dispose of 100 pianos and organs of first claas makers, iscluain jr Outers, at lower priocs than ever before offered, month' stallmonts rnnning from 13 to 36 months received. Wa. 'ledOyeora. Newandaecond hand Instruments to let at v.

(low prleea. Warerooms 481 Broadway, N. Y. HORAOl frATRRS 4 SONS. COAL AND WOOD.

LD SOKANTON COAL YARD. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICKS. PRESENT PRICE OF OUR CELEBRATED BORANTON GOAL. DELIVERED ON SIDEWALK: 6.76 fiSft STOVE KGO NUT S.OO UttKAr KiJT UKUUKBS' UUAb IN THK MAHKET. LEHIGH COAL SAME PRIOR A8 SCRANTON.

OANNBL COAL lor grates, and KINDLING WOOD at lowest rates. Offices, 8S6 FULTON 8T, cor. Red Hook Lane, And SS ATLAN1IO AV. YARD Dejrrawst. on Oowanus Canal.

NELBON CO. PHtTiAtRTitHTA READING GOAL IRON COMPANY. SCHUYLKILL WHITE AND BSD ASH COALS. YARDS: Foot of Adams street, Bast River, Brcoklro. Foot of North Eighth and Ninth streets, Bast River, Brooklrn, B.

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NEW NO. 8 AND 1 MACHINES. BUTM ArPfl PATENT CUTTING TABLES. Brelfo Offlos Mt FULTON ST. HKNKY BUTMAJt, G.aarl Aftat, XITl'nSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 8, 1878.

Tills Paper baa the Larffet CJrc.uln (ion of any Evening Paper Published In the United States, Its ralne as an AdTcrtiNinB Medium it therefore apparent Death of the "IliiiB" Vuo Killed Cock Iloblii Tiio "Brooklyn King" is dead to begin with. Tliore con ba no mistake about it, for tho Neir York Tribune of this morning HftyB bo, and it publishes quite lengthy editorial article, felicitating tho citizens of Brooklyn mid itst If upon the fnct mriinly itself. The TrVune claims tho sole credit of doing the Jirooklyu King to death, and it nnmes Tuesday evening last as tho (iino when Ua labors culminated in success. On that momorablo "was deposed, and tho reform element which "had been elected to the Committee, choso a "true roan to tho chairmanship. This reorganization rescues tho Committee entirely "from tho control of McLaughlin, nnd gives "its direction to thoso who, like the Tribune, "have been patiently, but persistently, fight "ing for reform in Kings County politicB "and Brooklyn Municipal Govomment.

Tho Tribune congratulates them and itself, that "this result is at Inst attained." And so it is that tho "Brooklyn King," like old Marloy in the story, is "rm dead as a door nail." Now, on the assumption that thcro is no mistako about the Ring's demiso, we, too, join in congratulating the "patient" but "per "sistont" fighters of tho Tribune and its school all of them, doubtless, students of our municipal system. In its lifetime the Ring was a most troublesome customer to deal with, and it was espocinlly embarrassing to modest folks like ourselves, who conceived it to bo their first duty to dofond tho City of Brooklyn, which the real or imaginary existence of the now defunct "Ring" was presented rs an cicuso for constantly assailing. Our city has recoived many a blow, from thoso who are ready to swear that they wore tho best friends of Brooklyn, albeit awfully "sot "against the Brooklyn King." Now, that tho Eing is dead indeed, we may, wo trust, rest confldont in the assnranoo that no further attempt will bo made to show that no city in the Union is so badly governed as Brooklyn, that none is moro heavily burdened by debt, nnd that in no city except ours is real estate on the verge of "confiscation." If the death of tho "Brooklyn Ring" at the hands of the New York Tribune will incline men who live in Brooklyn to stand by her, and presenting hor to tho ontsido world, At all ovents, put her best side foromost, then the destruction of the "King" is notable achievement indeed. The direction of affairs so the Tribune tolls us is now in tho hands of reformers of its own stripo. Hence tho Tribune will henceforth bo the' most earnest defonder of tho now regime in Brooklyn.

"The Ring is dead. Long live the "King" meaning tho now reform one. Tho Tribune, in order to make it clear tlint it had terrible battle with tho broken recounts with groat gratification the fearful monster the Ring was when the Tribune first challenged it to battle. We ipiot from our oiultant contemporary Whon Iko Tribune began, four yearn the exposure of tho Brooklyn ttinn, it Heemod ft liopeleiK Ur.U to reform that corrupt politic! It wis jjrobablj the strongest and most pigarious ring which has ovor existed in any municipality of the Slattp. Its managers were sagacious mon, who made haste slowly but trod the road to power and richc3 purely to dau thru ran show a oomi and constitu tional law for evr.ry job they concocted, and point to triumph at the polln for nearly every parlimn scheme vhieh thty plotted.

They etolu discreetly, and in iloinpr It masked theiimcbea behind topntablo men, whom they duped into fathering their plans. They bad co avaricious Tweed to mako them odioua by his doeporate thefts, and no Oarvcy to betray them for his own safety. McLaughltnlsm was absolute in tho General Committee of the dominant Democratic party. Tbo Uinjr held the chief otttces in which publio moneys were wasted by corrupt contracts. Tho Executive and legislative branches which confirmed the extravagances were in tho hands of tho parry man sacra, who also controlled the financial department Which paid out tho money to tho favored contractors nd'sinecurista.

It held and controlled the courtB, tho District Attorney's otSee, the Orand Jnr room itself the whole machinery of Justice as well as of government waa In Its hands. It even owned the newspaper organa of both parties, and reform bad not a voice until tbo Tribune gave its wrongs freo uttorauco. Surely there never was such a terriblo ring as this. It had tho law making power, the Constitution and oven the voters on its side. Thus it was when tho Tribune entered the lists four yoare ago.

The healthful change which has taken place since Tuesday night is, we aro sure, apparent to all our citizens. "Tt is balmy "morning after night; it is sunshine after "rain." Let ns go back four years and see where we then stood. JVe fix the at, say 1871. In that year tho New York Time opened he fight against tho "Tweod Riug." Tho Tinas quotod tho Eagle daily, as, for a long period, Its solo journalistic ally among the neivspaporn of eitherparty. The fact that tho Times ignored tho Tribune, can be attributed, of course, only to business rivalry.

But tho "Brooklyn was then in full blast, for the Riug controlled tho Democratic party, and, therefore, controlled all tho chief local offices. Well, up to the four years preceding tho 1st of January, 1872, Martin Ktilbfleisch was Mayor of Brooklyn. If he was a "Kingman," or a corrupt man tho fact never got abroad during his life time, nor since his death. So that tho Executivo office, at all events, was not in the hands of the "Riug." On tho 1st January, 1872, Martin Kalbfloise.h wont out of tho Mayor's office, and on that very day Frederick A. Schroeder ontered the office of Controller, where ha remained for throo years.

If tho Democratic King controlled tho fiuancial department" under him, only tho Tribuns knows of it. Wo have got about tho same Judges nnd tho very same District Attorney now that we had when the Tritmue openod tho fight. Well, but tho "newspaper organs" wore in the Ring interest. 'There were two newspapers published in Brooklyn (proper) then. The editor of thiB one was personally berated by McLaughlin, in the Democratic Committee, in that very year, for choosing, as ho has a habit of doing, when they are not good ones, not to support all the candidates nominated by the dominant local party, whoso principles the Eaolb, in tho main, favors.

The local Republican "organ" waa then under tho control of our much discusiod fellow citizen Henry C. Bowen. Tho Eaole has got a very clear notion about Bowen, but wo havo never mispeoted him of being the soerot ally of the Brooklyn Democratic Ring. Tliore, at all events, the Tribune must be mistaken; but siuoo it is now all right, and tho Ring is dead, it makes little difference. There is just ono probable doubt about tbo Tribune's position.

Granting that the Ring is dead, tho Tribune's claim to having killed it, we foar will bo disputed. Indeed there are, or havo been, a number of rival claimants. Dr. Demos Barnes is satisfied that ho killed the Ring. Goad as he is at figures, he cannot oven estimate the "millions" ho provonted the "Ring" from fllcliing.

Tho "Ring" bo certainly meant to steal, that Barnes, to use a Hiberniansm, daily insists that it should now give back what its members intended to take. Here ib General Slooum, too ho is propared to show that tho "Ring" received its mortal wound on last eleotion day at his hands. Claiming to sharo in his honors are, Marshall, Hunter and half a dozen other doughty reform chieftains. Then again, the Republican party claims to have done tho deed. Schroeder says the Gjiuans did it.

General Woodford says McLaughlin himself did it, and that hia anti Slocum speech was the petard on which the party w.is hoisted. Tho local Republican organ now, we ussumo, totally released from Ring servitude assorts that its piesentatiou to tho peoplo of the "Falstaff brigade" did the job. The Democracy went under, through tho cunning device of abbreviating the Christian names of their leaders, for who could place confidence in a man presonted as Biii," or Tom," or "Jack," or "Hen." We don't pretend to de between these rival claimants. So long its thoy all unito in the announcement that the King is dead, it is of no consoquonco who killed it. What grown up maa troubles himself with tho question, "Who killed Cock Robin By the way, we noticed a "poster" on tho fences this morning, in which nil citizens who wo ready to join in the slogan, "Down with "the Eicg," are invited to assemble at the Academy of Music this evening, under the auspices of General Slooum and othera.

What does thi mean? "Down with the Ring." Why, we hare produoed certificates from experts' that the "Ring" is dead. "Down among "the Dead Men" would be a better rallying cry, and far more musical spector, he admitted it, and said deceased came to his house on Thursday night, and when he returned, deceased had his wife on tho floor having soxuol inter oouree with her. He then struck him on the neck with a hatchet." Tho Superintendent thou directed that a thorough search be made for other weapons beside tho hatchet. Word camo from the Fifth that they had found two hatchets, a knife and a saw, and that Deteotive Holland had found tho kidneys of the murdered man in the ovon. In the working of this case thoro were about 150 mes sages sent over tho polioe telograph.

Those given above will indicate the character of tho instructions which Superintendent Campbell sent out to his subordinates, and in carrying them out, success was reached. Captains Rhodes, Woglom and Kaiser, the detectives, and tho reserve forces of tho Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Precincts are entitled to that praise which is deserved by skillful and faithful performance of duty. FINE ARTS. American Society of Palmers Water Colors. in As an indication of the rapid advance in art in this country, particularly in tho development of water color drawing, the exhibition of tho ninth annual collection of tho American Society of Painters in Water Colors, which was opened to the publio iu the galleries of the National Academy of Design, on Tuesday, furnishes striking evidence.

There aro upward of nix hundred pictures in tho exhibition, and of that largo number, more than five hundred and fifty are the work of American artists. Last year the exhibition was, numerically, almost as strong as the prosent display, but It contained a larger number of foreign works, and lacked the names of somo of the ablest members of tho Society, artists who at that time wero travoling In Europe. Of thislattor class of members, SAMUEL OOLMAN is one of the etrongest men belonging to tho Society, and his return has boon warmly welcomed. Ho sonde to the prosent display seven or eight superbly colorod drawings, one of which, and the largest, is a viow of "The Mosquo of Sidl Hallul Tlomceu," a grand old Bpeoimen of Saracenic architecture. A tall tower risos from a point near tho centre of th! picture, its top covered with rusheB whore the birds of tho air havo mado their nests, and its gracelul.

proportions are dolrned against tho aky. In tho painting of this fino old structure.aU of tho delicate tracery aud ornamentation belonging to the early Moorish period is given in woudorful detail and force. In the byways and streets near the mosque are tho shops of tho town, and numerous figures of Moors iu the picturesque costumes of the Orient appear iu scattered groups in tho foreground Near Mr. picturo is another noticeable drawing from the eaael of LOUIS C. TIFFANY.

It is a study of a fatreet Bhop or stanl in an old European town, with the proprietor, an old woman, bargaining with a customer for tho salo of a piec3 of pottery. Tho customer, like tho owner of tho is an old woman, and it is evidont tha. tho merit of the article in quostion Is the subject of a very oarneet discussion. There is a line stretched acroaB the front of the shop ovor the counter, which is hunt; with a inul titudo of articles, pots and pans, straps, pieces ol wire, tools and other articles, which form the stook in trade of tho establishment. Such a stand would scarcely attract a passing glance in tho street, but it must be confessed that it makes a very attractivo picture.

In the old wares displayed thore is a charming variety of color, and this is influenced in rich gradations by tho light and shade which is diffused in broad masses ovor the scono. Another momber of the Society who is noticeable for tho brilliant character of his work, is THOMAS WATERMAN WOOD. Ho is represented by several character studies, any one of which is a master vork in its way. The largest of tho group is a stroet sceno at tho gato of one of the river docks. A ruddy faced omigrant, just landed, is in the foreground bending under a load of bedding and a small trunk, which comprise his household oflects, and gazing with a bewildered look at a group of noisy bootblacks who have besot his pith aud are clamorous for a "shine." The Bturdy fellow is evidently puzzled in his mind, as shown in tho expression of his face.

Tho boys there ore threo of thorn in the group aro eager for tho job, notwithstanding its formidable character, and their action is very spirited. The various figures forming the group were Btudied from Ufo and are typos of character which may bo met with any day in the river streets of Now York. One of tho most elaborately finished drawing in tbo collection representing a foreign name is a park aoone with figures, by E. KILLINGWOaTH JOHNSON, a distinguished English artist. Many of tho readers of tho Eagle will rcmemhor a water color drawing exhibited by this artist, in the Association Gallory, in this city, aomo throe years ago, entitlod "Tho val Florists." Tho present picture shows oil tho roilnoment of color and dclicaoy of finish of the latter and tho same remarkable expression of force which was apparently obtained without any introduction of shadows.

An old gentleman has been enjoying bis lunch in the park, and has fallen asleep ovor his cups. At the moment there is a charming little girl standing patiently at his sldo, as if to await his awakening. Just behind tho figures is a drove of sheep, whioh have gathered around tho sleeper and are curiously BnuUiug at his elbow. Tho figures, sheep, tablo and various objocts of still life aro drawn and painted with exquisite taste. There Is also a fino display of art shoivn In the deliuoa tion of tho wild flowers, grasses and shrubbery iu tho background, and the soft diffusion of light thrown over the scene is really charming.

Tno exhibition of this class of foroign pictures, in connoctiou with those of our own artists, is in thj interact of art culture, and fortunately for American art, tho test is not discreditable. JAMES D. SMILLIE. Ono of the largest and most spirited water oolors in tho exhibition is in illustration of a horso race on the Wcsteru plaius. It is a representation or ono of tho pastimes of lower life which tho artist witnessed during his visit to tho YoSomite Valley last season.

After tho labor of tho day Is over, or perhaps whou tho wagon trains go into camp for a Sunday's rest, tho teamsters yet up their "scrub" races, in which frontiersmon, Mexicans, half breeds and vagabond Indians take pait. Each horse has its "backers," and in tho height of the race, tho spirit of the scone can scarcely be described by the pen. In tho scene, as portrayed by Mr. Smlllio, there aro Bix or sovon horses in the race, and all moving with powerful strides toward the goal. The horses in tho central group are struggling bravely for victory, and ono in almost feel the ground tremble as their hoofs strike the turf.

On the extreme left is an Indian ridlnga bay pony, and ho has tho lead. The head of the ridor is bound with a scarlet handkerchief, and with his foot pro3sod against his pony's flanks, ho is apparently urging him on to victory. On either eido are groups of Indians and teamstors, shouting as the contestants go by them. Every incident of tho scene is carefully woriod out, not only in feeling but in spirit, and its aerial effect defined in a masterly style. ALFRED T.

BBICHEB. This accomplished water artist is represented by two classes of pictures, namely, marines and woa.l scencB, with figurcB. Tho former aro sololy the work of his own pencil, while the azures in the latter aro painted by anotho artist. Ono of the figure subjeota represents a group of girls in a forest path, with what purports to bo a baby, which is lying on a shawl in tho foreground. Tho figures aro by Matt Morgan, and although well drawn in tho main, are crudely colored and not in harmony with tho landscape.

But the most lamentable failure in tha work is the baby. It is not as largo as th girls who are standing near it, but in dress, expression of tho faco and ether markB of maturity, it la as old as any of them. Mr. Morgan is a good Bcene painter, but as an aquarellist he Is not succesat ul, and whon working in connection with a landscape painter ho adds no ronn ing influence by hta crude method to the works of the latter. Mr.

Brioher's great marine, a beach scene, hangs in thD north room. It Is a picture of wondorful depth and breadth, and there is a freshness to the cloud and wave painting whioh is not exesued in the cxnioi tion. Another of Mr. Brioher's large pictures repre sents a Bhady nook in a mill pond with girls in a boat gathering lilies. These little figures ore Mr.

Brlchor's own, and are very prettily introduced. JOHN M. FALCONEB. Mr. Falconer Is ono of the originators of the Sodety and one of its most enthualaBtio members.

He is represented by several choice little studies, one of which and a work of delightful roshnoss, represents a boy fishing in a forest brook. We hare seldom seen a pic turo from Mr. Falconer's easel so crisply treated and eo happily in accord with nature as this, ALB EST F. BELLOWS. This artist, who is so well known as a painter of English cottage scenes, send a number of little studies of a similar character, which are charming in color and dearly expressive of the sentiment of rural life.

His tour At font, however, is a Snnday afternoon scene in a New England village. It is a street view drawn In perspective and shaded on either side by rows of noble elms, A little church la seen on the left, with groups of people standing in front of its open door, while othera are slowly walking homeward, Mr. Bellows has invested the scene with a sentiment of repose which requires no printed title to indicate the character of tbe day. The rows of old elms and cot tages by the roadside give to the subject an English character, but the scene is purely American anu was studied is New England Tillage. FIDELIA BBIDOES.

Miss Bridges, as usual, oomes out strongly with her coast studies of salt meadows and beach scenes, with sea birds hovering over them. There are two of these subjects of peonliar interest. One is a study on the beach just at the surf line with gulls. It is treated in gray and Is very impressive In sentim ont. The pendant is a salt meadow Boone, with the coarse grasses growing la the gray set, and.

There is a dever expression of power in the delineation of these two subjects whioh finds many admlron, and the studies are a dose to nature, perhaps, aa can be produoed with the oolor la an artist's paint box. MLSOELLANXOUS. The few pictures ws have noticed will give an idea of the high oharacter of the exhibition, and also of a few of its leading works. The visitors to the galleries, however, will find equal power displayed in the pictures of Mr. NIcoU, Socretary of the Society, who has a large and impressive coast scene; B.

Swain Glfford's Oriental scenes Hagrath's Irian oottagea and pastoral land scanes and Julian Scott's war scenes. There axe also nodoeabU) works by Van Elten, Perelvai Selnee, James a Beard. Miss Kollook, Banqvist and DetaiUe, the great French artists; Mrs. Greatarex, F. HopkJnson Smith and others, of which meatloo will be made at a future day.

City Works. The investigation prooeeding under the the auspices of the Common Council into tho condition of the various departments of the city government, and the plenitude of discussion indulged in from day to day in the press of both cities as to tho presonco or absenco of economy in tho public administration of Brooklyn, inako timoly tho article which is published on the first page of the Eagle today concerning the organization and services of the Board of City Works. There is a feeling abroad that this Board is chiefly notable as tho abode of sinecures and tho stronghold of disreputable political honchmeu. That there have boon sinecurists and disreputable politicians connected with it from time to time is unquestionable, but whoever supposes that it does not do a vast amount of good work for the city labors under a mistake. We commend tho article to such of our readers as feel interested in knowing how a large percentage of the public money is exponded.

Tho doctors invoigh in vain against the custom of keeping late hours, but society enres not a whit for their objections so long as health is retained. When sickness comes then men and women heed, but not till then. The ball season, which is now at its height, is creating any amount of dissatisfaction among tho medical people, anxious parents and those who suffer for the ills of others. Balls begin at twelve o'clock at night and conclude at four and five in the morning, and the more fashionable they are the later they begin and end. Ton o'clook was once considered an extremely late hour, but no one thinks now of preparing for a ball before that hour.

In New York last evening, the Charity Ball, which is con sidered the leading event of the kind, each season, was not opened until midnight and closed at daylight this morning. Balls of less pretension hereafter may, in order to be equal to tho demands of fashion, begin at a later hour, and then tho crowd will not think of dispersing and returning home until break fast is ready. We publish elsewhere tho Committee of Con ference on tho part of the Democratic General Committee, appointed by President Freeman. Tho Committee acceptably represents all "tho "eloments." It is designed to fool the pulse of tho Experimenting Independents who take a heador to night from the Academy stage. Tho passage of tho resolution for such a Committee was a mistake.

It was a mistake, however, that left no recourse, but to appoint tho Committee. Tho regular Democrats have nothing to do but to act wisely, nominate a strong ticket from top to bottom and win, whon the eleotion shall occur. There is no need of troubling about tho Experimenting Independents, no need at all. They will dispose of thomselves, and by the timo the next month's meeting of tho regular Committee oomes round that fact will bo evident. A sensible minority of both parties in the Houso, yesterday, was enabled to deprive all of tho pending constitutional amendments of the necessary two thirds' vote.

So none of them will bo proposed to the Legislatures for ratification. We aro very muoh obliged to the sensible minority. Thore is no need of any constitutional amendments especially is thoro no need of any on the Presidency question. Moreover, all of the proposed amondmonts are wrong. Six years is too long a term.

Tho prohibition of a second consecutive term is wrong. Tho panicky essay to head off a third term is puerile. A man does not need to rush his whole family into a fort, because, his housemaid trod on a turtle in the cellar. A nation does not need to cure the tho solf wasting folly of a single Executive by a fear wrought addition to its fundamental law. The whole tendency toward Constitution tinkering is viciously wrong.

Thanks to tho sensible minority of both parties yes torday Tho Senate. Committee on Public Lauds is sooiuto consider a bill looking to a re enactment of tho Homestead and Pre emption laws. Tho Congress of 1806 suspended the action of tho Pre emption laws in the Southern States in order to enable tho negroes who had always lived in thoso States to Becure homesteads there, but the law failed of its intent through tho indifference of tho negroes to the privilege offered them. The lands meanwhilo havo been systematically robbed of timber, which in several of tho States is of groat value, and the repeal of the law is urged in the interests of all concerned the Government, the people and the residents of the States, who would becomo land owners if the Government would permit. The law ought to be repealed.

The Conkling movement continues. Mr. Conkling need only be a candidate in earnest to secure the support of his party in this State and to pleasure all the voters in it. New York Conservatives would rather have Mr. Conkling ran for President than any other Republican.

They would rather see Mr. Conkling elooted President than any other man, except a Democrat. But Mr. Conkling is not known sincerely to bo a candidate. The men around him are not eminent for sincerity.

Let tho great Senator risk himself" in earnest, and all this will be changed. The Republican Senators promised to out Tilden Tilden in Reform. The Republican Senators are opposing Tilden in all his reform measures and nominations. Of course, this was to be expected. The Republicans are committed by party necessity to oppose Democrats reform.

Tho people see it now. We hope their memories will last till next election. Messrs. Shook Palmer ore watching with zealous interest tho rose they cherish, and have bear, granted an injunction restraining the publishers of a New York weekly caper from publishing in narrative form the story of their rose. They claim that they bought it in Fran'oe and that not even a out ting was to be allowed to any one else.

So while any other rose may be as sweet, no other rose is half so valuable to them as this Miohel plant. stituted these suits in the Supreme Court of New York. This was an unusual, and even an extraordinary proceeding, under the circumstances. Tho unknown parties at whose instigation the suits, it is assumod, wore instituted, aro bolie ved to be residents of Brooklyn; all of the defendants in the suits aro well known citizens of Brooklynand whether there be anything in the suits or not, Brooklyn, as a city, has tho principal interest in them. Why an attempt should have been made to try these suits outside of the community alone concerned in them, was not apparent apart from the law, and it appears not to havo had tho slightest shadow of support in law.

The fact, howevor, remaiuod the suits were brought in tho New York Supreme Court. City Works Commissioner Fowler, through his counsel, Goueral Roger A. Pryor, mado a motion, which was heard by Judgo Barrott, that tho casos oould not be proporly brought anywhero else than in thiB county, for various reasons. Ono of tho defendants (Fowler) is now, and was at the dato of tho alleged wrongs, a publio officer, and under a well settled section of the Code, a publio officer can bo triod for acts dono in his official capacity only in tho county in which ho lives, and in which tho acts oom pluiued of woro committod. To this Mr.

Parsons mado answer that Mr. Fowler was not a public offlcor within tho meaning of the statute. Judgo Barrott decides that tho question is not whether Fowler, Lowber and Bliss tho three dofondants against whom official misconduct is chargod wero public officers within tho meaning of the statute, but whether thoy wore such as are contemplated by tho Code, and on this point the Judge Hays thoro can be no doubt. Their duties wero essentially public, and they were required by law to take an oath of office, and givo bonds for the faithful performance of their duties. The socond point mado by Genoral Pryor was, that tho acts complained of wero performed ex ojlaio.

To allege that the acts complained of wero at variance with their official duty, and to make this allegation a ground for a trial of the issue elsewhere, was virtually to deprivo an official of tho protection the Gode was designed to secure him. To this Mr. Parsons mado answer that, as officials, the defendants had no right to do as thoy did, and that as individuals and as officials thoy did other acts, in other places than Kings County.which formed part of tho complaint now made. Judge Barrett, in disposing of this point, says: "The "acts complained of wero cloarly dono by defendants in virtue of their offlcos. It was "wholly from such offices that they derived "tho authority to do what is chargod against "thorn, and this is the test.

It is well set "tled," adds tho Judge, "that oven where "doing an act within tho limit or scope "of his authority, tho officer exercises "such authority improperly, or abuses tho coufidonco which tho law imposes in him "hois still ontitlod to tho protoction of the statute." Mere allegations of malico and wicked combination must not be allowed to nullify tbo statute, "for, if it wore othorwiso," says tho Judgo, with irresistible force, "the statute could always be ovadod by the moro averment of bad faith." To the point urged by tho plaintiff's counsel, that ail tho defendants were not officials, the Judgo makes answer "None of the defendants can bo deprivod of their statutory rights by ioinins other parties as defendants. The right is absolute, and is not a matter of ju dioial discretion." "Any other rule would tond to nullify the statute, for it would be ns easy to join other parties as defondants as to plead bad faith," "as, for instance, to "join with a sheriff as dofondants the parties to tho execution, those who directed it, or the indemnitors who upheld the levy. In either case, a sheriff, who is tho highest county of ficer in the eye of both the statute and the cole, would ba placed outside of either. The last and, perhaps, the most extraordinary allegation made by Mr. Parsons and it was, on the argument, endorsed by the affidavit of Mr.

Cothren was that the people, who are mado tho plaintiffs in theso suits, could not obtain a fair jury trial in Kings County! To this Judge Barrett, with some significance, replies "This is no answer to the motion. Issuo has not been joined, and wo cannot tell whether there will be a jury trial. For aught wo know, the defendants may demur. The first thing to bo done ia to plaoe the causes in the oounty whera, by "law, the defendants have a right to have them," and accordingly Judgo Barrett transfers them to Kings County. Now, among the chief merits of tho system of trial by jury is this one That a defendant shall bo able to secure whatever advantage he may possess through tho character he may have established in tho community in which 'he lives, nnd from whieh jurors are supposed to bo selected.

If there bo anything in the wild and general allegations, so many of which.