The New York Herald Newspaper, January 15, 1872, Page 7

‘Glance, proved themselves equal to boats. But it is idle to recapita- Yate what is so well known to those acquainted with the respective qualities of the two classes of vessels. Nor would the sub- Sect have elicited any comment were it not for ‘the new era soon to be established in the con- Struction of English yachts, The wonder is fbat Eazlishmen have been so slow in ar- miving at a conclusion which facts, not fancies, Jong since pointed out. At the present time ihe question of centre- boards is r.ceiving a great deal of attention on the other side of the water. Eisewhere is printed some correspondence which in some particulars manifests a desire to treat the sub- ject with that seriousness and fair play it long Since should have demanded. The discussion is principaliy confined to the proper measure- ment of centreboards, and although some of the correapondents do not clearly see their way in tie matter, it is evident that the vexed question will ere long be harmo- niously disposed of. Now that the main feature—namely, the advantages of centre- board vessels—has called forth a favorable opinion almost unanimous, the minor topics Incident to the important debate will hardly wause much diversify of sentiment when a fair status of measurement shall have been determined upon. It appears that of all the yacht clubs in the United Kingdom only three heve permanent sailing regulations prohibiting ‘‘centreboard or sliding-keel vessels” from sailing in their matches— wiz, the Boyal Yacht Squadron, Royal ‘Thames and Royal London—owing to the mature of their courses, iu which a racing wessel which could at pleasure reduce her draught of water might gain an advantage over her opponent. Exactly; for here again Yoom up tue manifold qualities of the centre- _ board. But Rome was not built ina day, and it is encugh to Observe that an impression is forcing itself upon English yachtsmen that sentreboards are not the mere gaudy ‘‘racing machires” that ignorance and not a little envy ‘caused to be iisnamed. Notwithstanding whe reluctance with which the supericr quali- ties of ceutreboards are regarded in England, at is somewhat of a triutuph to learn that their admirers are largely in the majority. Atten- tion is called to the correspnudence relative | the measurement of the so-called ‘‘ma- chines” across the water. It will be seen that | the subject is engrossing considerable atten- tion in yachting circles abroad. : Hepwort’s Heterodoxy. The Rev. George H. Hepworth yesterday received a good “send off” in his new church enterprise. Rarely, if, indeed, ever before, has Steiaway Hall been so crowded as it was to hear him. His discourse, which will be found in another part of this paper, lacked everything of the sensational, and breathed only Christian charity toward those who differ with him, yet during the utterance of certain parts the audience applauded with hands and feet. This apparent irreverence was very meekly reproved by Mr. Hepworth saying he wanted not ibeir feet, but their hearts. He announced his purpose of forming a new s0- ciety, to be known as ‘fhe Church of the Disciples,” but declared in the outset chat he did not desire to take any ono away from any other organized church. But this declaration will not kexp the people away. They will flock to heor him in greater tiumbers than ever, because now he lifts up that pame unto which it is promised that all men shall be drawn—even Jesus. While Mr. Hepworth was holding up Jesus to his large congregation Mr. Clark, of Harlem, was holdizg up Hepworth to his, and trying to underv -Jue the reasons which Mr. Hepworth has given for his new departure—the want of vorporate anity in the Unitarian denomina- tion, its uegative doctrines, its denial of the divinity of Christ and the inspiration <f the Scriptures. Mr. Clark invimates that Unita- tians do not deny the last two propositions, ae asserts that the first two have advantages | which outweigh their disadvantages. In very ‘pad taste, it seems to us, for a Christian minis- ter, Mr. Clark, indulged in personalities toward his late brother in the faith. In doing this he has lowered himself in the public esteeta without at all lessening the popularity of Mr. Hepworth in the community. As a couaterblast to Mr. Hepworth’s Trini- farian trumpet, Dr. Bellows yesterday told his audience what Unitarians think of Christ. He don’t believe Him to be ‘“‘very God of very | God.” This doctrine was not taught by | Christ, nor could it be found in the Gospels. The origin of the doctrine of the Trinity was stated at length by the Doctor, who traced it | through ifs various stages until itcame to be incorporated in Western Christianity. :,, The other sermons of the day contain nothing very startling. Dr. Newman, of Washington professed his faith in spirits, but fot in modern spiritualism. The Catholics | edicated a new church yesterday at Fort Wasbingtoa, at which Archbishop McCloskey pod Bishop McQuade, of Rochester, officiated, the latter preaching an eloquent sermon on the means and the object of the diffusion of Chris- tianity in the world. From the variety of | pulpit utterances which we spread before our Weaders to-day each can choose that which best suits the individual taste and thank the giver. ‘ Temrceaxce Prooness 1x Tus West,—The Legislatures of Obio and Illinois have just passed stringent temperance bills, the chief point being to bold liquor sellers responsible for loss of family support or damages to prop- erty or persons in consequence of the intoxi- cation of persons whom the said liquor sellers bave j\whole or in part made drunk. The a f} of drunkenness is not defined, but if te sny in a recent case before a New York Cot 4 were taken in the premises it might be decided that a man is drunk when he can- not tell the difference between beef tea and milk punch. Tais JANUARY ON THE ATLANTIO AND Pacirio Storzs, so far, is very remarkable. In California they have had a three weeks’ deluge, and a San Francisco despatch of the Ath gays that “‘the rain still coutinues throughout the State.” Here in New York, meantime, we have been enjoying the bright skies and soft, southwest winds of the early spring; but this charming weather, we sus- pect, has been ‘too bright to last,” and that some heavy storms will shortly sweep this aide of the Continent, Grand Jory the General Ses- stons—The Bill Before the State Legis- lature. The Gracd Jury of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace in and for the city and county of New York, empanelled on the 1st day of November last, is likely to become a body of historic renown, Already it has been in existence for over two months, steadily and perseveringly pursuing its duties, regardless of calumny and abuse, and resolved not to cease its labors until it has accomplished the task set before it by Judge Bedford's charge— the vindication of the rights of the people and the accomplishment of the ends of justice in the matter of the city frauds, Its | members—all men of business occupations—have set aside their private interests and devoled themselves to the trust confided to them with a zeal and self-abnegation deserving of all praise. They have twice asked at the hands of the Judge an extension of their time, in order that they might complete their important work, Find- ing themselves prouibited by an existing statute from bringing in such indictments as may be demanded by the developments made in the course of their investigations, during the co-existence of the Oyer and Terminer Grand Jury, they have signified their willingness and their desire toremain in session until after that inquest shall have been discharged, and they now declaro their resolution not to be driven from their line of duty by any attempt that may be made to weary them out by a protracted term of the Oyer and Terminer. It appears now as if the qiestion of the proper indictment and trial of those persons charged with complicity in tha city frauds were des- tined to resolve itself into a trial of endurance between the two Grand Juries of General Sessions and Oyer and Terminer. There is, of course, no excuse and no pretence for the continued session of the Intter Court, and it is for the Judges who preside over its proceed- ings to decide for themselves as to the wisdom and prudence of avowedly setting themselves up as the indirect defenders and protectors of criminals, The Court of Oyer and Terminer could be adjourned to-morrow, and, if neces- sary, convened again with anew Grand Jury in a week, thus enabling the General Sessions Grand Jury to complete their labors in a legal manner, if there were any desire on the part of Judges Ingraham and Barnard to aid the cause of justice. But if.there is to be in truth a conflict between the two courts, the one in the interest of the people and the other in the interest of the peculators, we have con- fidence in the stamina and courage of the Grand Jury of the General Sessions, and be- lieve that if necessary they will continue in session during the remainder of Judze Bed- ford’s official term, sooner than be driven from the fine of their conscientious duty by any undue means, We look to see this battle fought out to the end by the Court of General Sessions, with- out the ald or interference of tae State Legis- lature. The billintroduced by Colonel Rush C. Hawkins, to legalize the action of the Court and ‘ts Grand Jury, is of very little ac- count. Its office to legalize the extensions of the term of the Court made by Judge Bedford is superfluous. The law on the subject is plain, and no lawyer questions its validity, Iis language is unmistakable: —‘‘The Court of General Ses- sions of the peace in and for the city and county of New York is hereby empowered to extend any of its terms and to make any adjour_menis of the said Court within its dis- cretion by any o der or orders to said effect duly eutered in its minutes.” Nothing that the Legislature can do can make more legal an ast or acts that are thus clearly legal already, Just as plain is the provision of the law which enables the two grard inquests of General Sessions and Oyer and Terminer of New York to sit and transact business at one and the same time, and pro- vides that during this double session the Gratd Jury of the General Sessione shall not find any indictments except in cases where there has been a previous commliment by a magistrate. No“ bill passed by the State Legislature can legalize the indict- ments already found in violation of this existing statute, Hence the bill introduced by Colonel Hawkins is in one of its provisions unnecessary and in the other unconstitutional. The Grand Jury of the Court of General Sessions has its owa strong will to depend upon for its eventual success, and if it shall remain true to its pledges it cannot fail to triumph in the end, and to win fur itself not only present fame but an envia- ble name in the pages of history. The Grand Duke’s Buffalo Hunt. We published yesterday an excecdingly interesting letter describing tie arrival of the Grand Duke Alexis and his party at North Platte, Nebraska, on Saturday last, under the escort of General Sheridan, and the reception of His Imperial Highness by “Buffalo Bill,” the white settlers of the “anche,” and the red men of the Plains; and the march thence to the appointed hunting rendezvous on Red Willow Creek, and the preparations there for the grand hunt and the accommodation of the party, and for the friendship and co-operation of the Sioux Indians, It will have been observed from our report- er’s sparkling report that “Little Phil's” arrangements for this grand hunt are “‘per- fectly splendid ;” and it must be admitted that his Quaker-like plan of experiment of twenty wagon loads of provisions for the Indians, provided they behave theinselves like white men during the hunt, and refrain from “lifting the hair” of our Russian guests, is a good idea. This treaty Leving been concluded, through the agency of “Puffalo Bill,” the party had set out for the hunt, They were already among the “‘buffalces,” and the experienced ‘‘Buffalo Bill” kad promised the Grand Duke that “if the weather holds good we shall have one of the finest hunts that ever was on this continent.” The old chief Spotted Tail was on hand, and a number of minor chiefs, such as Two Strike, Cut Leg, White Bear and Little Eagle. The festivities of the hunt will embrace a grand Indian war dance, in which two or three thousand of our red brethren will join, Returning from the hunt the Grand Duke will be given a State recep- tion at St. Louis, and thence he will go down to New Orleans on a special steamer. Who will undertake tq say, after all thiq fun and high enjoyment in the United States by the Grand Duke of Russia, that Mr. Fish and old Prince Gortschakoff will succeed in getting up arow between the two countries on the unlucky Mr. Catacazy? And yet this Catacazy question looks very smoky. ‘ Sidewalk Obstructions. Readers of the black-letter literature called proceedings of the Board of Aldermen will re- member the curious character who made it a business to go about the city falling into man- traps and ground holes and making claims to the Common Council for damages received. It has been calculated by some of the erudite among the political Lobbyists of the City Hall that if the man had fallen into all the holes and mantraps at once he would not have lived to exercise his curious profession. In later days the mantle of this unfortunate diver fell upon the shoulders of Alderman Robinson's horse. There was never a hole in the ground that this cheap and unfortunate beast did not fall into and come out of again, and consider it his duty asa lover of good order to call to account by laying before the Com- mon Council a claim for damages. That a profession so industriously fol- lowed exists in this city indicates that there are mantraps and earth holes enough lying about to keep a man.and a horse busy. But the people who fall into holes and sustain injury from accideats and never bring claims for damages are very many more than ever give their names and their complaints to the corporation printer. ‘The remedy for the evil belongs to the duties of the Department of Public Works and of the Department of Build- ings. There is hardly more danger to the pub- lic from the weakness of an iron girder, or from the sizo and weight of a keystone, than there is from the existence of piles of rubbish in the streets, from deep excavations in the sides of rising buildings, or from the taking up of long strips of sidewalk flagging from vaults and pipe trenches, In most cases where sidewalks are uncovered, revealing yawning vaulis or subcellars, the only warning given to pedestrians is a huge mass of débris, of sand and broken foundation stones, indicating that building of some sort compels people to turn into the street. Even if the warning were always sufficient the streets are not always accessible to pedestrians. Be- yond the curbstone foot-passers have no rights that horses are bound to respect. And ifthe unfortunate walker be unusually brave and undertake to keep the sidewalk he is com- pelled to pass over a thin and narrow board, like one of the dangerous paths of the Andes, or the precipitous pass on which Scott’s two sturdy Highland chiefs met in combat. This state of affairs is not confined to the filthy cel- lars of West street, but may be seen any day on the finest thoroughfares. The discomforts and aggravations of travelling are as great to drivers of vehicles as to pedestrians. The coachman who made a fame by driving as far as possible from the edge of the cliff has no opportunities to increase his reputation or his master’s safety on Broadway or the avenues, and on the river streets to turn a horse is fre- quently to throw a driver and a load into a celler puddle, Mr. Van Nort has a duty to perform. He has charge of street vaults, which are fre- quently open; of sunken lots, at which few fences are erected ; of the opening of sewers and drains, which are sometimes left un- guarded; of street pavements, which some- where are always sunken, jagged and piled together in heaps. It is his charter duty to keep the streets clear. He is to the city what an overseer of roads and highways is to the country, One of his duties is to compel ex- cavators of vaults to protect-the people from danger of them; and there is a law that open- ings in sidewalks for excavating any kind of vaults shall not exist more than three weeks. Is this law always observed or administered ? If not, we beg the Acting Mayor, the Com- missioner of Public Works and the Superin- tendent of Buildings to busy themselves with an attempt to make the streets passable and the sidewalks safe. THE HERALD AND Of. LiVElosTone, {From the Coyemans (N. Y.) Gazette, Jan. 16.) The New YORK HERALD two years ago sent out orders to one of its travelling correspondents in the ast to fit out an expedition for discovering the whereabouts of Dr. Livingstone, the great African traveller, who left England in April of 1865 for tae purpose of ascertaining the source of the Nile. ‘The enterprising agent of the HrtaLp commenced his preparations at Zanzibar, an island on the east coast of Africa, on the 6th of January, 1871, and on the 5th of February started on his perilous expedi- tion, This 1s @ meritorious and praiseworthy un- dertaking, and reflects much credit on Mr. Bennett, {From the American Protectioniat for January.) The enterprise of the modern newspaper press is something wonderful. The New York HERALD has actually sent, and &t its own sole expense, an expe- dition into Central Africa, to search for Dr. Living- stone, Its special correspondent ts the leaaer, who is evidently a man of more than ordinary capacity, It nas long been the habit of every small, partisan scribbler and-spouter in the United States to attuck the honesty of the colored race. We commend to the especial study of such the following generous and impartial testimony to the excelient qualities displayed by the people of Airiva, * * * {From the Boston Pilot.) THE NEW YORK HERALD'S ENTERPRISE. Taking it all in all, the New York HERALD is an embodiement of the American mind—rapid, shrewd, enterprising, cautious, fearless, cosmopolitan, lib- eral, go-ahead. The HERALD 18 a great American newspaper, and in its enormons daily collection of news, with much that is, almost necessarily, in- credibie, there ts rarely to be found a paragraph that is not pleasantly readable. The last enterprise of the HERALD 18 a wonder of journalistic plucs, being no less than the sending of an expedition, consisting, we believe, of seventy men, into the wilds of Africa tn search of Dr, Livingstone, SWALLOWING LITTLE RAILROADS, Urica, N. Y., Jan, 14, 1872, To-morrow the New York and Uswego Midland Ratiroad Company takes possession of the Utica, Clinton and Binghamton, and of the Rome and Clinton Railroads, by permanent lease. An inaugural excursion took place yesterday, Abont six hundred persons from Utica and Rome went as far as Lyons Brook Bridge, returning to Norwich for dinuer, Alter dinner a public meeting was held in the courthouse, at which addresses were made by President Littlejohn, Judge Williams (of Clinton), H. ©, Southwark ( Rome, Judge Bacon and Mayor Comstock (of Utica), and by Reve Samuel Scoviile and others (of Norwich), Getween six and seven hundred wok dinner. TRIOHINA SPIRALIS AGAIN, CLEVELAND, Jan. 14, 1872. Mrs, Martin, wife of the man who died a few days ago from trichina spiraila, also diea trom the same disease, The boy, aged six years, ts in a critl- cal condition, and the girl, aged four years, it Is be- leved wiil recover. The case creaves great interest among medical men, and & large number of physi- cians and Pensa Wen have visited the eck FRANCE. The Protectionist Tariff Agitation—The Emperor of Brazil in Paris, TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Paris, Jan. 14, 1872. The advocates of the taxation of raw material are reported to be gaining ground in the Assembly. BRAZILIAN ROYALTY, The Emperor of the Braziis has returned from & tour through the naval arsenals of the north of France. THE PRINCE OF WALES. His Physical Condition Not Completely Recu- erated. TELEGRAM TO THE KEW YORK HERALD. Lonpon, Jan, 14, 1872, ‘The Prince of Wales is making satisfactory pro- gres3in his convalescence; but some time must elapse before his health is fully re-established. It is expected that the Prince will have suficiently recovered from his illness to be abie to drive out from Saudringham tn the course of a week, DEEP SEA TELEGRAPHS. Cable Communication with America from Eng- land. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK RERALO. Lonpow, Jan 15—5 A. M. ‘The city press generally approve of the project for the laying of a new cable trom the English Ogast to that of the United States, and agree that cheaper rates than those of the present lines will be an incentive to the business community and the bress of both countries, THE WAR IN MEXICO. Mier Besieged by Juarez’s Troops Under Cortina—Desperate Befense of the Place by the Insurgent General Quiroga. NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 14, 1872, Latest despatches from Matamoros announce the complete investmenc of Mier by Cortina, Four or five hundred revolutionists, under General Quiroga, have been driven into the plaza, where they are vigorously defending themselves. Cortina’s troops, being better armed, are inflicting severe loss on the insurgents. Quiroga’s only chance of escape is through expected succor from Monterey, which ls reported to be en route to raise the slega, Protests by the Volunteers Against the Removal of Valmaseda—A Steamer Sent to Spain Ex- pressly to Carry the Written Re- monstrance—Valmaseda’s Tour of Inspection. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. HAVANA, Jan, 14, 1872, Numerous telegrams have been sent to Madrid, via Key West, protesting against Valmaseda’s re- moval, and a steamer, chartered expressly for the purpose, sailed yesterday, carrying the remon- strances of the coloneis of the volunteer regiments and the members of the several casinos. Valma- seda refuses to allow any telegrams in his favor to be forwarded to Spain from the telegraph office here. The Constancia (newspaper) has suspended pub- lication, Valmaseda goos on Tuesday on a tour of inspec- tion through the south side ports, and will proba- bly proceed as far as Santlago de Cuba. Generat Crespo leaves for Spain to-morrow. General Ferrer becomes Segundo Cabo pro tem, and wili take charge of the Executive during Val- maseda’s absence, CUBAN FUGITIVES. A Brother of Cespedes Arrived in Jamaica. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Krneston, Jam., Jan. 11, 1872, Aboat has arrived from Cuba wiih Pio Rosado Enrique Collozo, a brother of Cespedes, and two other prominent Cubans as passengers, WEATHER REPORT, War DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THR Cilgr SIGNAL OrriceR, WASHINGTON, D.-C., Jan, 15—1 A. ML. Synopsis for the Past Twenty-four Hours, The barometer has risen very generally since Saturcay night throughout the Atlantic and Gulf States, and the hignest pressure prob- ably in Tennessee, Brisk northwest winds, with clear weather, are reported on the middié Atiantic, aud light winds on the south. east Atlantié light witds veering towards the southwest and clear weather on Lake Erie, An area of low barometer has apparently moved south. eastward over Wisconsin, extending its in- fiuence to Michigan and Lake Huron, southerly. Winds and clouds or snow now prevail from Mis- souri to Michigan and northwestward, Cloudy weather and light winds have continued at san Fraucisco, Probabilities, The highest barometer will probably continue on Monday with pleasant weather on the Southern and Guif States; rising temperature and clear weather throughout the Atlantic coast; falling ba- rometer and cloudiness prevail on Monday night from West Virginia to Maine ana westward; the area of lowest pressure more southeast over Lake Michigan, with increas- ing southerly winds and snow north and west of Ohio. Westerly winds and clearing weather prevall in the Missourt Valley. Dangerous winds are not anticipated for to-night on the Atlantic and Gulf ener The Weather in This City Yesterday. The following record will show the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-four hours, in com. parison with the corresponding day of last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut’s Pharmacy, HERALD Building, corner of Anu street: — 1871. 1872, 1s71, 1872, SA. M. +42 36 o4 28 6A. M. 82 OOP, 62 (19 9A, M. 27 8 62% 12 12 M. - 55 2 12 a7 12 avers rature yesterday "ag Average temperature for corres) last year. THE ICE HARVESTERS’ STRIKE. The Katckerbocker Company to Bring Men from New York—Trouble Ahead. Povenkespsis, N. Y., Jan, 14, 1872, The strike of the ice gatherers continues, It 13 ‘confined to Coxsackie, with the Knickerbocker Company. The icemen at all other points are awaiting the result. They say it will regulate the scale of prices for the winter, The Knickercocker Company have erected @ huge frame building at Coxsackie for boarding and lodg- ing workingmen from New York. ‘The strikers loudly give notice that any man who offers to work for less than $2 per day shall be driven away, Trouble is anticipated. OUR NAVAL VESSELS AT NEW LONDOX, e A936 New Lonpon, Jan 13, 1872, To THE EpITOR OF THE HERALD:— 1 belleve that enterprise and pluck are not more justly attributed to your journal than is a love of fair pla} In this belief I beg to correct a misstatement in your issue of Wednesday last, to the effect that the naval vessels at ts station ‘are “troublesome and swing as they please at every tide, and occasionally block up the whole river.’ ‘These vessels remain as they were secured on their arrival trom New York—namely; head and stern alongside the wharf and close to ft. You wili admit that f, being on duty in connection with the care and preservation of thesa vesseis, have an interest in correcting the error alluded to, 1am very truly | yours, U J. H. UPSHUR, otlices Commander United States Navyy L goigior, 8t, Louis, NEW YURK HERALD, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1872—TRIPLE SHEET. THE NEW ORLEANS SHINDY ALL QUIET IN THE CRESCENT CITY. The Troubles at Washington—Grant Wants Congress to Interfere. General Emory Refuses to Interfere—All the Militia Called Out. New ORvEANS, Jan. 14, 1872, The city 1s very quiet. Ail are resting after the Week ol excitement, and but few persons are on the streets, Even about the Mechanics’ Institute only a dozen or so of worn-out looking metropoli- tans can be seen. ‘This is probably the calm which Precedes the storm, Last night Speaker Carter addressed a long letter to General Emory regarding the condition of affairs, in which he stated that he proposed to ap- Pointa suMicient number of Sergeants-at-Arms to take peaceable possession of the State House, to Temove the armed torce which increases the pubiic disquiet, and to seat all the members of the House, whether opposed to himor not. He Promises that no violence shall be used against any member, nor indignity nor force against the police, Who are now there by the Governcr’s oraer, unless they resist constituctonal authority. He will not, however, take such a step without having it dis- Unotly understood that sald actlon 1s not riotous, and will not be considered by the commanding General as a conflict with the federal authorities; and he asks General Emory whether he will, by mulltary force, prevent such action by the Speaker of the House for tts relnstatement in its hall. GENERAL EMORY’S REPLY, HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF 10% GULF, NEW ORLEANS, Lay Jan, 14, 1872. f Hon. GrongE W. Canren:— the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday, which was banded me by Your messenger last night, after, twelve o'clook, in reply to your communteation I will state that inthe confict between the Executive and the Legislature of a Btate where it is didicult to decide which is right, [have to recognize throughout the necessity in the in- terests of a republican form of government, of not siding against a Legislature, and the propriety of not interfering in its organization in ‘any manner, I can not, therefore, five you the ald or advice asked. I will further atate that t had decided not to bring the troops again into this city dur- ing the present imbroglio, unless ordered to do so by the United States government, the parties having a right toa knowledge of this decision belng duly informed some hours since. Tam, very respectfully, your obedieny serva nt, [ ps 'W. H. EMORY, Brevet Major General Commanting. General Emory addressed a similar communica- tion to Governor Warmoth, ta consequence of which the Governor has ordered out the entire militia force of the city tor to-morrow. The President Throwing the Onus of Action on Congress. WASHINGTON, D, O., Jan. 14, 1872, The President continues to recetve numerous tele- grams from New Orieans which, with those privately addressed to other parties, do not indicate an carly termination of the political troubles. A resolution for the appointment ot an Investiga- tion Committee may be offered in the Huuse of Representatives to-morrow. Some members of Congress express the opinion that a correct history of the troubles cannot be obtained unless such committee conduct their proceedings ty New Or- leans, and say, even if the troubles should end before the committee could reach there, the information oMcialiy obtatned would be valuable in view of future legisiation, It is known that Presi- dent Grant is desirous of avoiding the declaration of martial law, aud that it will not be resorted to unless from absolute necessity, He has privately said that it would be proper for Congress to tuke the tnitlative in measures looking towards pacitica- ton, Tho Mormon Ultimatum—Polygamy Not To Bo Surrendered—Forming a Statc Cone vontion. SALT LAKE City, Jan, 14, 1872, Mr. Bates finally got oif this morning for Wash. ington, Before eaying John Taylor and George Q. Cannon, apostles and leaders in church, had a long conference with him, apd it is belleved gave him Brigham Young’s and the Mormon leaders’ views on the situation, and the coucessions they are willing to make to enable Utah to come into the Yaton as a State. It ts generally believed that on no account will polygamy be given up. If Brigham and the head leaders can enforce their wishes tomorrow the Council doubtiess, pasq an act authorizing a con‘ of delegatés to form @ State constitution. The Gentiles and other opponents of the scheme will probably meet in con- vention to memorialize Congress against the project, Hooper 1s on his way to Washington again, confident of success, Mails from the East are yet delayed by snow. NEW YORK Ci A colored woman named Susan McKeon, living at 17 Marion street, diea in her chatr after coming home from church yesterday. Lewis A. Dean, 463 West Forty-seventh street, Was accidentally shot in the head last evening, by a boy named Theodore Burnham, who was arrestea to await the result of the man’s injuries, Y. a a ng Three men got into the bonded warehouse of Frederick Baker, 270 Water street, on Friday night, and robbed the place of $800 worth of calfskins. ‘They escaped with the booty and Captain Irving 13 now alter them with some of his detectives, Coroner Schirmer was yesterday called to the Morgue to hold an inquest over the remains of a female infant, which were found in a cigar box in front of premises 31 Jane strect, by Joun Murphy, a lad living at 441 West Thirteenth street. Eliza Callahan, an Irish girl, fifteen years of age, died in Bellevue Hospital on Saturday afternoon from the effects of burns received on Friday last by accte dentally falling on @ hot stove at her residence, 124 Chariton street. Coroner Schirmer will hold au in- quest over the remains, Nearly a year ago Patrick Clavan, @ man late or 697 Third avenue, fell through the floors of a new building in the upper part of the city and received injuries which resulted in partial paralysis, Death was the result on Saturday. An inquest will be held on the body by Coroner Schirmer, who was notified, THE SUFFERING POOR OF WILLIAMSBURG, The number of applications for relief at the office of the Commissioner of Charities and Correction, Wiiliamsbutg, last week was larger than on any previons week for many years. On one day nearly six hundred persons irom the Sixteenth ward sought relief, the majority of them Ia aged and emaciated persons. Commissioner Wills is kept constantly busy in inquiring into the circumstances of these applicants, and he has discovered a large number of impostors. He is satisfied, however, that there 18 more destitution prevailing than citi- zens have any idea of. SMALLPOX IN LOUISVILLE. LOUISVILLE, Jan. 14, 1872. Rev. Dr, Stuart Robinson, of the Second rresby- terlan church of this city, Is 80 seriously 111 of small- pox that his physicians have little hope of nis ree covery. His condition creates deep feeling through- out the community, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ITEMS, The Greenbush ferryboat Albany was slightly damaged b; fre at Albany yesterday, ee ee Benjamin James’ satinet mill, in Worcester, Mass,, was burned yesterday morning. Loss $10,000; insured for $0,000. The amount of the defalcation in the Rhode Isiand Na- tional Bank is about $220,0W. Tbe amount recoverable may perbans reach $100,090. Cornell & Co.'s large paver mill at Ypsilanti, Mich., was completely destroyed by ire on Saturday ight, about ‘mid- night. Loss $100,000, “The insurance is not Known. James P. James and Andrew Sisk, living in Warrenton, Mo,, had a difficulty on Wedneaday night, in which Sisk shot ‘and instantly killed James, Sisk was arrested, but was ra- leased on $4,000 bail. ble despatch announces the death of Henry Bogga, a it Halt: He was a prominent merchant of London ‘and formerly of the firm of Cunard & Co.; also @ director o! the Bank of British North America, A Montreal man offers to bet $3,000 on George Brown, of fay ml Agninat any single sculler, who may compete with the Halifax ple don't raise the necessar the challenge of Fulton, of St, Jobn, be wil on that race. z. The wholesale saa and harness establishment of J. F. Sehister r Go. cornet o s Main mJ Cheats at eukeen came a re lay morning apis Sats a” A naan hs Sine Frice & Co., in rear of t oI al eA Oy BOUT Ry to 3 ta COLOMBIA. Refusal of the State of Panama to Surrender ths Virginius to the Spanish Man-of-War Tor- nado—Despatch of the Government of Colombia on the Subject—Mutiny and Murder on Board an Eng- lish Vessel—Political News. Panama, Jan. 3, 1872, ‘The new year on the Isthmus comes quietly on aa Without (uss, snow or storm. The social atmosphere runs pretty much paraliel with the plysical The excitements which in cola countries attend Christ- mas and New Year's Day to warm the heart and strengthen {friendships are scarcely kuown here. We have the sham, but not the reality. The dolos Jar niente, 80 dear to the so-called Latin races, shows: Itself in thisas in all other matters of life. It ta hard for them to get up any amount of en- thustasm, except, pernaps, for a ball or—a revolu- tion, The weather is mild aud balmy, and we have no epidemics. The year opens up, I think, with more improve® Prospects for the Isthmus than it did ayear ago. Much larger freights are passing both way and the railroad has @ great deal more work to do. ‘The people here also antict- pate considerable improvement from the recent change of management, both here and in New York. The merchants are exteading thelr business and uew stores are being opened, Along with the holidays comes the taxes for the support of the government, aud that 13 sure to be met with disirust and defiance. But the govern- ment must have money or custom houses. The great evil—and one which has not been satisfac- torily explained—is the immense amounts paid to keep up a battalion of useless soldiors—not against any foréiyn enemy, but to keep the government tm power, ‘The State of Panama stands first tn tis eee aaa all the oiler States of the Colombiaa Everybody here of course is deeply interested in the attitude taken py the United States in reter- ence to the Cuban question, and hoping that some Way or other Cuba will come out free, THE VIRUINIUS. The Spanish war corvetce Tornado, tn the harbor of Aspinwall, has been apparently determined not to Lose sight of the Virginius, which still lies nearly hidden by mangroves and fast tn the mud The people here are now saustled that, happen what will, the Tornado will have to leave without the Virginius, and the neutrality of Colomuian waters will not suffer from Spanish pride, ‘The United states is looked upon as (practically) the big. brother that will whip any European buily that Wants to meddle with tucm, It there 13 any licking to be done Uncle Sam can do that if need- fal. ‘The last comuunication from the Commander of the Tornado to the State government was still narping on the delivery of the Virgtnius, How the matter stands at present will be better seen from a despatch from Bogota to the Secretary of State here aud published in the Ofic.ia! Gazette. ‘tue following ts the trausiation:— NATIONAL Exnoutrye, Bogora, Nov. 25, 1371, ‘Vo the SEOREVARY OF STATE of the State of Panam Your communications of the 4th aud 12th of October marked Nos. 259 and 287 of section i, have beea received this office, together with the documents meationed thorein, relative to the demand of the commander of the Spanisi corvette Tornado in reference to the North Americam steamer Virginius. ‘The executive power of the Union has care‘ully perused sald documents, but des not find in them any motives for moditying the tenor of its resolution of the ttl of the month afore mentioned, and which must be already known to the overnment of that State. The innocence or culpability of he Virginius is not affected by the arguments of Senor Navarette. The clearest doctrines of the law of nations Rot pul rotyse to concede to the republic the power of giving up thé Vessel as he desires, nor does it attribute to thy Ut- bunals jurisprudence or jurisdiction over facts such as those of which the Virginius is accused, ‘The precedent adduced of the giving up of the Confederate ram Stonewall Jackson is not applicable in this case, cause, as understood by the undersigned, this vessel ‘was given up to the Cuban authorities by its Oilicers and crew after the war of secession had ended, when it was then de- livered over to the government of the United States, ‘The conduct of the Spanish authorities would have been a viola- tion of neutrality but for these circumstances. It is evident that the dolivering to a velitgerent of a vessel of war belong- ing to the other would have been a favor to tha one and a injury to the other, ‘ne government of the State (of Just its prooedure in this affair in ‘ution aforesaid, and, if convenient, you may furnish a copy C ¢ to the Commander of thé Tornado, Tam, &c.. eee a FLLIPE ZAPATA. There is no doubt that throughout this whole aifair the government of Colombia has acted wits dignity, decision aud goodsense, Now no one lears tuat Spain will make stili worse the false position she has taken with regard to Cuba and belore the world by resorting to force or violence with her neighbors in the Cartivean seas on om terra firma. ‘The great arbitrating and protectin, Power inthe New World 13 tie United States of North America, Colombia, like ali the other de- fenceless Powers, looks to her to see fair play, The representatives for the Isthmus have already started for Bogota to Fahd Congress there the benefit f thely wisdom and patriotic views. The great Sanat question wili likely come up again. Colom- blans are now satisied that the United States alone Gait assist then in gettig the cana! Chrough aad are willing to agree to anything provided the United States would agiee Wo undertake it. Who will be the next President of the State fs un. certain. There are four candidates -three liberala { and ong copservative. EAD Ft INY AND ATRDRR wk, In the administration df juslicé i has been felt that an extraordinary degree of lentency was showa to a sallor called Sam Maloy, He was one of a crew of Buglish sailors that brought out the steamsinp Honduras to this port. While at anchor a matuy arose on board, aud the chief omicer, Mr. Craddock, (also English), in trying to matntain order, wad struck ies tue temple = by this Malloy with a fid, and died next day. He was brought on shore andtried. The jury considered it homicide in the third degree, ald he was Condemned to two years’ In the chain gang, ‘Yhere 13 nothing of importance from the Interior of the republic. ‘The several States are quiet and progressive, Te gold mines of the State of Antia- quia produce about ninety-four thousand dollars & mouth, A large trade ts being gradually developea along the Atlantic coast of Colombia through the influence of tue German ana French steamsiip ines THE PACIFIC COAST. San FRANCI300, Jan. 13, 1972, MURDER AND ROBBERY. T. S. Dickinson, a merchant of Stringtown, near Oroville, Butte county, was found murdered near his store this morning. His throat was cut, and the safe in his store had been robbed. DOWN ON THE NAT\ONAL COMMITTER, Mr. Gorham’s resolutions at the meeting of the National Republican Committee in Washington are severely denounced by the press of this coast. Tne Bulletin says, “if they express the sentiments of the committee members will soon find themselves without @ party.”’ FIRE AT AN OILCLOTH FACTORY. Extensive Conflagration—$50,009 Loss. Boston, Mass., Jan. 14, 1872 The ollcloth factory of C. M. Batly, at Winthrop, took fire in the varnish room this after- noon, The fire spread rapidly, and before it could be checked an adjoining mil and three dwelling houses were consumed. One of the houses consisted of six tenements. Tne Joss will amount to nearly fifty thousand dollars, 16 was feared the fire would extend to the village, and word was sent to this city for engines, but, lortum ately, before a train started the fire was checked. Notice.—I Take this Method of Informing my customers and the trade generally that the loss of one of my manufactories Ly fire on the morning of the 14th just. does not fn the least interfere in filling all orders with my standard goods, it betug but one of my four manufactories: fn this cjty. 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