The New York Herald Newspaper, December 10, 1873, Page 7

=—_——-— ————— ENGLAND. Fhe Exeter Election a Cause of Serious Excite- ment—Troops Marched to the Polling Places—Discount on ‘Change and at the Bank. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, Lonpoy, Dec. 9, 1873. ‘The election to fill the vacancy in the House of Uommons’ occasioned by the acceptance of the Lord Chief Justiceship of the Court ot Common Pieas by Sir John Duke Celvridge is in progress in Exeter to-day. Sir Edward Watkins is the liberal candidate, and the conservatives have nominated Mr. Arthur Blille, , ‘there is much excitement and disturbances are eared. Detachments o! police from Bristol and Plymouth and a body 0 troops have gone to xeter to assist in the suppression of any disorder shat may take place, Both candidates are confident of success. CONSERVATIVE VICTORY. The latest news from Exeter recording the close bf the polls reports that Mr. Arthur Mills, conser- vative, was returned after a sharp contest by bea iatei DISCOUNT ON ‘CHANGE, The rate of discount in the open market for Shree months’ bills is 4% per cent, or 3; per cent below the Bank of England rate. Wemperance Lessons From Experiences in America, Lonpoy, Dec, 10—6 A. M. mr. Oharies Reed, M, P., addressing his consti- Saents at Hackney, last evening, testified to the excellent effects of American temperance legisla- diom and urged its imitation in England. Whe Metropolis Enveloped in a Dense Fog. Lonpon, Dec. 9, 1873. A dense fog hangs over this city. At this hour (two P.M.) it isasdark as night, Locomotion is slow and hazardous. “ecomotion Dangerous and Travel and Trade Suspended. Lonvon, Dec. 9—3:30 P. M. ‘The fog has increased to a density which is said to be almoat without precedent. It is impossible 40 transact business, and ull traffic has ceased. The streets are filled with men and boys bearing torches to light pedestrians on their way. BAZAINE. fhe Court Martial Trial at the Point of Con- clusion. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, VERSAILLES, Dec, 9, 1873, Tae Bazaine trial is drawing to aciose. It is probable that judgment will be given to-morrow. imperialist Prassi Certificates of the Marshal’s Loyalty to France. Panis, Dec. 9, 1873, ‘The proceedings in the Bazaine court martial to- day were of unusual interest, and the Trianon was filled and surrounded by au immense crowd of people. M. Lachaud, the counsel for the defence, read letters from Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia. The first states that Murshal Bazaine never visited the Prince’s headquarters during the siege, and that the Prince saw him for the first time after the capitulation. ‘The second letter read expresses the highest esteem for Bazaine, and praises him for the energy with which he prolonged the resistance to the Prussian arms. ROME. Papal Preparation for Vatican Consistorial Action. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALO. Rog, Dec. 9, 1873. Besides the great Consistory on the 22d inst., another important Consistory will be heid about Gaster. THE VILLE DU HAVRE. President MacMahon’s Family Subscription to the Relief Fund. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Paris, Dec. 9, 1873. President MacMahon and his wife have con- tributed 5,000 francs to the fund for the survivors of the Ville du Havre disaster. YELLOW FEVER. Mortality on Shipboard During a Voyage from Africa. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonpon, Dec, 10—6 A. M. The steamer Amberiz hus arrived at Liverpool from the Cape Coast. Thirteen of her crew died of yellow fever. WEST INDIES. A New Governor Appointed for Jamaica. TELEGRAM TO THE KEW YORK HERALD. Lonpon, Dec, 9, 1873, Sir William Grey, late Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, has been appointed Governor of Jamaica. THE LATE STATE ELECTION, . ALBANY, Dec. 9, 1873, The following is the vote of the State at the late cleotion, ag declared by tie Board of State Can- vassers :— For Secretary of State—Thaver, 331,118; Willers, 341,001; Williams (temperance candidate), 3,238, Willers’ majority, 9,883. For Oomptroller—Hopkins, 7,992; Nichols, 927; Hopkins’ majority, 4,065, asurer—Fort, 329,416; Raines, 342,046; Raines’ majority, 12,630, For Attorney Generai—Silliman, 330,470; Pratt, 340,468; Pratt’s majority, 9,998, For State Engineer sand Surveyor—Taylor, 329,266; Sweet, 342,233. Sweet's Mag r 12,868, For Canal Commisstoner—Mead, 861; Jack- #00, 841,873. Jackson's Majority, 12,01 For State Prison Inspector—Platt, 337,672; Milis- Paugh, 333,812, Platt’s majority, 3,760. The temperance vote wae the same on all the Candidates as on Williams for Secretary of state, except on Elliott for Comptroller, wuo received 8,246 votes, BOSTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Boston, Dec, 9, 1873. ‘The following is the vote for Mayor:—Cobb, 19,191; prohibitionist, 668. The Board of Aldermen elected consists of Messrs. Brooks, Stebbins, Clark, Power, Harris, Hall, Prescott, Bigelow, Emery, Worthin, Peters, Cutter, ui om. é vine. foc ate ial ticker ine of whom were elected on the Scho rd— Abbie W. myn ard 6; Ann Adeline bdaut, ward a; Lacrobis rocker, Ward 11; Lucia M. Peabody, wai BE-BLEOTION OF MAYOR JEWEYT, OF LOWELL Lowni.t, Mass, Dec. 9, 1873, Francia Jowett was almost unanimousiy re. elected Mayor, THE CALIFORNIA SENATORIAL STRUGGLE, San FRANCISCO, Dec. 9, 1873, ‘Thirty-five democratic members of the Legisia. ture Met in caucus at Sacramento last night and resolved to make nominations for United States Senators, None, however, were made, The pur- pose Bppears to be to block the proceedings in the Joint convention by voung steadily for democrata, It 18 reported that ratiroad magnates Raxt vave aout money to Sacramento to be used In defoatung NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1873—TRIPLE SHEET. |WASHINGTON. Commander Braine’s Report to the Navy Department. NOTHING NEW IN THE CUBAN QUESTION. ee Amnsing Seene in the House Over the New Salaries Bill. MEMBERS LACERATING EACH OTHER. Senator Oarpenter Nominated by the Re- publican Oaucns To Be President Pro Tem. of the Senate. Senator Thurman Gets the Dem- ocratic Nomination. eel Secretary Robeson Likely to Get the $5,000,000 Asked For. ‘ : Wasuinoron, Dec. 9, 1873. Commander Braine Investigates Cuban Dofences—He Has All the Facts of the Virginius’ Capture and of the Murders which Followed. Commander Braine has made an elaborate sur- vey of the defences and condition of San- tiago de Cuba and other parts of the island. He also gathered much valuable information concerning the character and capacity of the Spanish vessels on the coast, in- cluding the gunboats built in the United States, While on an official visit to Santiago de Cuba he gathered all the facts in relation to the capture of the Virginius and the executions which fol- lowed, and other matters of interest, This report was forwarded to Rear Admiral Scott, who aent adespatch to the Secretary of the Navy, asking what he should do with it. The Sec- retary directed him to send the full document by mail, but to telegraph an abstract of ita prominent features. This abstract appears in to-day’s mor- ing papers. _ The Cabinet Without Further News from Caba. ‘The Cabinet to-day was not in session more than an hour. All the members were present, except- ing the Secretary of War. No new features were presented concerning our relations with Spain. To-night it is said on high authority that every- thing is believed to be in a fair way of accommo- dation, Sickles to Resign on His Return from Spain. The friends of General Sickles say that he will, on his return to Washington, formally tender his resignation as Minister to Madrid. Senator Carpenter To Be President ef the Senate Pro Tem.—Chandler’s De= fence of Him in the Caucus—An Even- ing “Glorification.” Vice President Wilson to-day announced to the Senate that it was his intention to leave Washing- ton to-morrow, and he would be absent some time on account of his health, Tho Senate would, there- fore, provide for a President pro tem. After an un- important session, lasting less than.an hour, the republican members assembled in caucus in the Senate pariors, leaving Senator Carpenter in pos- session of the Senate Chamber. The ‘injured innocence” from Wisconsin combed his shaggy locks with his Jett hand, while, with his Tight, he drove @ quill over letter paper at the rate of 20 words a minute. The solitary guardian of the Senate amused himselfin this manner until haif-past two o'clock, when the unknown and silent Senator from Florida, who answers to the name of Giibert, rushed into the Chamber, breathlessly approached Mr. Carpenter, fell upon his neck and gave him the kiss of peace. What he said could not be heard in the gallery; but Matthew smiled benignantly, and a few minutes after they both smiled in another manner. In the caucus it appears Senator Anthony, a son of Joseph, presided, and Senator Conkling nomt- nated for President pro tem. of the Senate Senator Carpenter, of Wisconsin. This was the signal for action. Zach Chandler, who is a political neighbor of Mr. Carpenter, arose and had a good deal to say about Webster, Clay, Johnson and other eminent statesmen who lived in Washington before the Board of Works was known. Mr. Carpen- ter had been abused by the newspapers and mean things had been printed about him. For that reason he knew that all that was alleged was false: The only way fora man to get distinction nowa days was to be abused, and he only wished he could get some first class paper, with a big circula- tion, to abuse him every day. He seconded Mr. Conkling’s motion and hoped Mr, Carpenter would be confirmed without a dissenting vote. What Mr. Carpenter did was no one’s business, and i: did not become dignified Senators to take notice of attacks ona man’scharacter. He knew shameful stories were told about former presidents and vice presi- dents, but no one thought less of them in dis- charging their oMcial duties. There was a great difference, he insisted, in what a man did as a citi- zen and asa Senator. Senator Howe, of Wiscon- sin, defended his colleague and had satisfied him, self the allegations against Senator Carpenter were not to be believed. A canvass of the caucus discovered the fact that the members were divided into two classes—those who believed Mr. Carpenter was innocent and those who did not care whether he was or not. So, with- out even the formality of a ballot, Senator Carpen” ter was chosen to preside over the Senate while Vice President Wilson is absent. This was the reason why Senator Gilbert, who is a warm friend of Matthew, made haste to tell him he had been ac- quitted by a jury of his countrymen from the charges made against him, To-night the distinguished Senator gave a grand set-out to his friends. The wines not used at the Governor’s banquet last night were provided, and everything was harmoniously happy. The Senator from Wisconsin—that fs, the other Senator, not Mr. Howe—told astory about the plea of a lawyer in behalf of a man accused of stealing a horse, which was so eloquent that the jury acquit- ted the prisoner without leaving the box. After the triumph the counsel went to the man and asked him if he did steal the horse, and the answer was, “Weil, before I heard you talk I thought I was guilty; but since I heard your reasons why I could not be guilty 1am quite sure I didn't steal that horse.” 1 suppose that was the way with my friends after listening to Mr. Chandier’s atgument. 1 tell you there is nothing like eloquence, especiaily if &man is poor and his constituents find fault with him on account of his back pay grab. The Semate Chaplain Cheated, Having disposed of Carpenter, Senators to-day reminded the Vice President that Chaplain Sunder- land's prayers were altogether too long for the exigencies of the oecasion. Some of the Senaters are in tho habit of standing during prayer, but, with the exception of Senators Chandler and Sum- ner, none were able to stand it out, The chaplain was reminded by the Vice President that he would grow popular in proportion to the brevity of his imvocations and he would please the Senate if he Would talk a littie faster. Seore y Robeson Before the Commitiec on Appropriations, ‘The Secretary of the Navy was for several hours before the Committee on Appropriations to-day, explaining fully the needs of the navy and its gen- ral condition as to eMciency. He was interrogated regarding the question now pending between the United States and Spain, and was free to say he did not think there would be war between the two countries, although it was, in bis opinion, neces- sary to strengthe Preserving peace and to protect American in- terests, Secretary Robeson To Get a Bill for the $5,000,000. The House Appropriation Committee will to-mor- row report @ bill in accordance with Secretary Robeson's request for $5,000,000, vT Salaries Bill in ¢ House—A Vir- s Display—Members on Their Met- tle to Show Their Honesty. ‘The House to-day was as lively as a cricket, and it was amusing to see how many members there were who desired to show that they never be- Ueved in back pay or increased salary. Oh, no! Some of them even went 60 far as to endeavor to reduce the pay to below what was allowed by the old bill, Im fact, the House was in a very virtuous mood, and if time had allowed forevery member te speak 20 minutes the result would have been that the country would soon have on ita statute books a salary bill that would put to shame those eminent men who, in days gone by, voted for back pay and took the cash without troubling themselves or being troubled by their constituents, After the morning hour Mr. Hale’s bill came up for consideration. Mr. Cox got the floor and gave the House, looking all about him, to understand that he intended to dance upon Mr. Negiey, of Pennsyvania, for insinuating that he, Mr. Cox, toox all summer to return his back pay. Sunset not only quoted from the Glove to show that he re- turned his share of the ‘grab’? last April, buts had a nicely bound volume of the HERALD brought in in order that he might read an extract from a letter which would clinch the matter. He went for Mr. Negley, of Pennsylvania, in the most approved style, and compared himself to a dew- drop on & rose, which comparison the House rel- ished very much. After working himself up to a fever heat, Mr. Cox concluded thut he Wiad disposed of Mr, Negley and set himself right before his con- stituents. Judge Lawrence, of Ohio, was the next member who endeavored to show that he never approved of back payor increased pay. He was highly in- dignant to think that the Forty-second Con- gress should have increased their salaries and made the increase retroactive. He hastened at once to put his back into the Treasury. His speech was a studied effort. He went back to the days of the Greeks and Romans to prove that he didn’t believe in such actions. But Mr, Wilson, of Indiana, who took a hand in the Crédit Mobilier investigation last year, thought he would put a conundrum to Mr. Luwrence, and so he inquired of that gentleman whether he did not take increased pay and back pay in 1866? What could the Judge say to that? He acknowledged that he did take what the House voted that year, and, of course, the House of this year laughed at him for his admission. ‘And was it not as bad to take the back pay in 1866 as it was in 1873,” asked Mr. Wilbon? “No,” said the Judge, “because the amount was not so great at that time.” “Then,” said Mr. Dawes, of Massachusetts, “will the gentle- man from Ohio teil us what he considers to be a proper amount of back pay which a member can honestly take *” The Judge was obliged to give it up, and concluded his remarks without allowing any further interruptions, Mr. Kendall, of Nevada, followed Mr. Lawrence, and said that he considered that popular clamor had more to do with the talk about the salary grab than genuine public sentiment. He had figured the thing out and couid show the House that the present bill cost the country less than the old one, so he figured up the mileage and the postage on agricultural reports, allowance for papers, &c., and concluded that the Rouse had better let the present law alone, as it was more economical than the one repealed last year. Negley had evidently been browsing around while the last two gentlemen were talking, for he caught the Speaker's eye as soon as Mr. Kendall sat down, and proceeded to show that the dew upon Sunset’s rose was not so fresh as it might be. He had overhauled the books and found that Mr. Cox had been drawing some $3,000 for some 80 odd days’ service, but Sun- set told Mr. Negley that he evidently had not read the law of 1859, whatever that might be, but Mr. Negley thought he had, and so “you did” and “you didn’t,” continued fora few moments to the sat- isfaction of the members, but without throwing any light on how either of the two gentlemen stood on Mr. Hale’s bill. Mr. Wilson, of Indiana, had prepared an elabo- rate review of the matter as he understood it. He favored a resurn to the old order of things, and in the course of his remarks paid a passing compli- ment to Mr. Lawrence, which left that gentleman mm @ worse plight than ever. In vain did the Judge endeavor to extricate himself butall tomo purpose. The House laughed at him every time he opened his mouth. Mr. Townsend, of Pennsylvania, tried to soothe the troubled waters, and refused to give way to the unfortunate gentleman from Ohio; but what Mr. Townsend said did not straignten up matters abit. He merely placed himself on record as being one of the mem- bers who was sorry he took the back pay. It was reserved for Mr. Lamison, of Ohio, to strike the sledgehammer biow of the afternoon, This gentleman, although a member of the Forty- second Congress, never made 4 speech, and his Presence was almost unknown; but he has con- vinced the House that tne Fifth district of Ohio has a democratic representative whois not only able to take care of himself, but also ready and willing to hold on to his baek pay and vote for more if he have the chance. Mr. Lamison is a large, fine-looking gentleman, with a powerful voice and rapid though distinct delivery. He quickly warms up to his subject and strikes out forcibly to the end. If he do not make of himself “a single speech Hamilton” the country may expect to hear from him again before the close of the pres- ent session. Mr. Lamison said he not emly voted for the back pay, but took it. He told his constitu- ents what he had done, and they re-elected him, He did not know what other members considered their services here worth. His were worth $7,500, not only in Congress, but at home. He denounced the demagoguery of the members as shown in the debate of to-day, and said that he was surprised to find so many self-convicted thieves. He did not consider him- self gne. He yoted for the Salary bill in good faith, took the money, and should take it again if the opportunity offered. He launched a small volley at Mr. Cox, but saved his heavy ammunition for Mr. Lawrence. He told the latter gentleman that after his record of this afternoon if he went back to his constitu- ents he need never expect to be allowed to make another speech in Congress. Every one supposed that Mr. Lawrence had been completely crushed by this time; but it seems that Mr. Lamison had the crowning blow in reserve. The gentleman from Ohio, he said, has told usa good deal about the Greeks and Romans; and now, that we are on the subject of the Greeks and Romans, let me say that the world of to-day would give a great deal to see the faces of those men. It would thrill us to see the lincaments of old Homer, with whose intellect we have become so familiar. The explorers who have dug up the remains of Nineveh would give them all for a sight of the faces of the men who built that ancient city; but, fortunately, future generations will not be left in similar doubt about how we who sit here look. As long as these walls shall stand there will remain a perfect presentiment of the face of one member of this Congress, embalmea forever in this book. (Here Mr. Lamison held up & report of the Special Committee on Election Frauds in New York, which contained an engrav- ing of the likeness of Mr. Lawrence.] Mr. Lawrence Was chairman of that committee, though out of what appropriation it was paid for I du not know. Here it 1s. The House roared, the galleries applauded and Mr. Blaine’s gavel came thundering down, but all to no ayail. The gentieman irom Ohto was Squeiched, and “single speech Lamison,’’ the hero of the hour, took his seat amid the wildest scene Of the present session, Mr. Starkweather, of ‘Connecticut, arose and Satd that he thought that while the wages of work- ingmen were being rediuced 20 per cent, Congress+ Men ought nos to increase theirs 60 per cent. That’s about ali he bad to say, The next gentie- man who entered the arena was Mr. Lynch, of ‘the navy, as the Yost meaus of | Mississivvi, wha offered an ameudmeat which the wise ones say Ben Butler had a hand in making. I provides for $6,000 and asctual travelling expenses, but no postage, 4c, Mr. Lynch made @ very sensible speech. He thought that the Southern people did not object to in- creased pay, but back pay. He hoped his amend- ment would be adopted and then the members of all sections could shake bands across the ‘bloody chasm,” ‘The House was now getting weary. It had had a surfeit of back pay, and when Mr. O’Brien, of Maryland, arose to give his views upon the subject, there Was much uneasiness manifested. The only noteworthy thing which he said was that the oid salary was enough. It was mot intended that members should bring their wivea, their daughters or their nieces to the capital to be supported. He got along very well without his, and he thought other members might do without theirs, This astonishing sentiment did not seem to shock the House, because, as one gentle- man suggested, they knew how it was themselves. A motion to adjourn was now made and carried, and thus ended the first day’s discus- sion of the salary grab. It was @ very exciting session at times, and indicated a more conservative feeling upon the subject than was supposed to exist. It is yet too early to judge how the House will vote upom tne measure; but the virtuous eleventh hour men will not find the re- peal as plain sailing as they anticipated. The Storage and Cleansing of Rice. Representative Potter was vefore the Committee of Ways and Means to-day advocating the bill he introduced to establish a bonded warehouse for storing and cleansing rice intended for exporta- tion. Rice is now cleansed in England for the market, and there is no reason why it should not be done in this country. The Senate Ways and Mcans Committee Have a Talk. The Senate Committee on Finance and the Honse Committee on Banking ana Currency each had a meeting this morning, but neither took any action, the sessions being devoted to a preliminary inter- change of general views on the part of various members. The Purchase of the Louisville and Port- jJand Canal—A Hitch at the Treasury Office. The Secretary of the Treasury to-day sent to the Senate a reply to a former resolution of that body concerning the Louisville and Portland Canal. As the case now stands the Board of Directors are authorized by the Legislature of Kentucky and stand ready to transfer the work and all its rights, titles, franchises, &c., to the United States upon payment by the latter of about $1,250,000 for bonds, stocks and current debts. The Secretary of the Treasury under the legislation of Congress is au- thorized to recetve the transfer and make the pay- ments, but that officer having certain discretion allowed him in respect to both the time and the Manner of carrying out the provisions of the law, hesitates to act in view of the large sum of money necessary, and while so hesitating receives infor- mation of certain suits at law instituted by claim- ants (heirs of devisees) which involve the tities to the very lands through which the canal runs. Democravic Caucus—Senator Thurman the Nominee for Temporary President of the Senate. The democratic Senators held ® caucus this afternoon and passed the following resolutions :— First—That it is the sense of this caucus that the democratic members of the Senate shouid vote for a candidate for the presidency of the Senate pro tempore who represents the political princi- ples of their party. Second—That the Hon, Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, be the nominee of the democratic members of the Senate ior the office of President of the Senate pro tem, Third—That the action of this caucus be made known to the Senate by Hon. J. W. Stevenson, of Kentucky, and that he nominate Senator Thur- man for the office in question. This action was taken by the democratic caucus without any knowledge of who would be the nomi- nee of the republican caucus, and without. refer- ence to any individual, The National Convention of Colored Citizens. The National Convention of Colored Citizens, which assembled in the Hall of the House of Dele- gates to-day, comprises leading men of the race from all parts of the country. Two or three hun- dred delegates were present. The call for this Convention emanated from the Pennsylvania Equal Rights’ League, organized in 1864, and asks of Con- gress a civil rights bill, “with such penalties as will teach humanity to the imbruted, and compel the tyrant to loose his hold on the poor and still, forever, the assumptions based alone on color." The Philadelphia platform and that portion of the President’s inaugural address relating to civil rights, painted on canvas, were posted on the wall on either side of the plat- form. Hon. R, B. Elliott, of South Carolina, was selected as temporary chairman and a Committee on Credentials was appointed. No further business ‘was done before the recess. Massachusetts Disaffected. The Massachusetts opposition is beginning to develop itself, Sumner, while avowedly neutral, criticises the diplomatie action on the Virginius case without reserve; and Dawes, now that he 1s safely installed as chairman of the House Commit- tee on Ways and Means, is renewing his unpleas- ant criticisms of three years since. The elder Hoar feels slighted that he was not tendered the Chief Justiceship, and his younger brother has some dirty linen to wash, left on his hands since the last elec- ton in the Bay State. Depend upon it, Massachu- setts Is too suppy &@ nucleus around which tne dis- affected can rally. Telegraph Between the Departments and the Capitol. The establishment of a line o1 telegraphs connect- ing the departments with tne Capitol is the initial step towards the establishment of national lines. A Scandal on the Tapis. The gossips are whispering about a new scandal involving the character of an official here, which is soon to be proclaimed and made the base of operations for au attempt to rotate him out of omMce, Rumored Resignation of Governor Bur. bank. It is said that Governor Burbank has sent in his resignation as the Executive of Dakota to the President. Fernando Wood's Reception. Representative Wood, of New York, gave are- ception at his residence to-night for the purpose of introducing the new members of the House of Representatives to the old members. In ad- dition to the members of the House of both parties there were present Secretaries Fish and Richardson and severai Senators of botn parties. Representative Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia, was among the guests and received marked attention from the entire company, in- cluding General Sherman. The guests were hand. somely entertained. Among those present was the Earl of Roseberry. Fashionable Marriage. Lieutenant D. Pratt Mannix, of the United States Marine corps, was married this evening to Miss Ella Butler Stevens, at the residency of the bride's mother. Rev. Thomas G. Addison, rector of Trin- ity Protestant Episcopal church, officiated. There ‘was a large attendance of the friends of the family, omMcers of the army, marine corps and navy. The party left for the North by the nigns train. Extension of Railway Mail Service. ‘The railway mail service has been extended from Petersburg to Springfield, Lil. A Southern Railroad Suit Discontinued. Proceedings against the Mobile and Uhio Rall- road have, by order of the Attorney General, been suspended, This order to the District Attorney of Southern Alabama is in effect as follows:—“You are ordered not to bring @ suit for duties paid to the Confederate government by that company during the war; and, i brought, dismiss it,” BANK CLERK'S MUTUAL BENEFIT ASS00IA. TON. The annual election of this association took place yesterday; 767 votes were polled out of a member- Ship of 087, The sohowiug oMvers were elected on the regular ticket by at least a two-thirds vote, vix:—President, W. A. Nash; Vice President, T. L. Raymond; Recording Secretary, Copresponding Secretary, J. H. Bronnen; Treas- urer, W. Swan; Trustee, W. H. Poole; Di- rectors, 4. B, Parsons and E, D. Butler; Inspec- tors, B. A. Walker, H, B. Dyer, B, H, Webber, . D, Bmilufvnd 1. bi, Kenod, , O. HB. Dummer; ———— A PROBABLE MURDER. Pei pias t Gosugn, N. Y., Dec. 9, 1873. A most’ daring attempt at murder and burglary” Was perpetrated last evening about hall-past seven o’ciock, at the residence of Mr. Lewis Wood, a far- mer, living one-mile from this village, on the road to Denton. Mr. Wood’s family consists of himself and a maiden sister, one hired girl, who sleeps in the house, and a hired man, who lives half a mile off. Yesterday Mr. Wood came to Goshen and had a milk check cashed, out of which he paid a few biils and carried the rest of the money home. About five o’clock the hired man wens home, accompanied by the girl, leaving the old folks alone, About half past seven ® knock was heard at the door, when the old lady demanded who was there, Receiving no answer Mr. Wood got up and opened the door, when @ man pushed bis way into the room, He was masked, a mosquito netting cover- ing his head and face, but mot sufiiciently to bide the fact that he was a negro. Wren asked what he wanted he said, “I am poor an I WANT YOUR MONEY," and he immediately drew a revolver and com- menced firing at Mr. Wood, who was strack three times—once in vhe face, the balls coming out at the back of the leit ear, and once in the leit hand, breaking his fingers, Miss Wood, thinking she recognized the man, exclaimed “Why, Tom Conklin,'’? when he turned on her and shot her in the hand. She grasped a large dinner bell, and, going up stairs, opened a window and gave an alarm. The man then escaped from the house. Assistance soon came to the wounded peopie, and tuey were taken care of, Chase was then given to the murderer, parties golng in all directions, and he was captured this morning at Middictown, eight miles distant. He Was brought to this place and lodged in jail, to await the result of Mr. and Miss Wood's wounds. The injaries of Mr. Wood are very severe and no hopes are entertained of his recovery. Mixs Wood will probably recover. Tom Conklin, the negro, for such he proved to be, was about 15 years ago employed by the Woods on their farm, and was always credited with being a little better than the generality of his class. Of late years he has resided in Middletown, been associated with a hard set. Mr. and od are held in the highest esteem by their neighbors and are shown ali the kindness possible. VIRGINIA. Effect of General Sherman’s forrest Letter—The Succession to Judge Under- ‘wood. NORFOLK, Dec, 9, 1873. General Sherman's endorsement of N. b. Forrest has done more to heal up the old wound than all the peace proclamations for 100 years. The news was received in this city to-day as a guaran- tee of that faith which has been promised, General Sherman knew Forrest well, and the latter’s offer to the government shows that, although he was among the most active in fighting the old flag, he is now among the first to take up the sabre in its defence. Ten thousand recruits in this section are gained by General Sherman’s generous recognition of Forrest's patriotism. THR VACANT JUDGESHTP. Since the death of Judge Underwood thousands of Richmonds have appeared in the fleld to contest for his seat. Norioik has a choice in the selection, and the name ot ex-Judge E. P. Pitts stands first in ee for the position, He is well known in Wash- ington. Judge Underwood's Successor. PorrsmoutH, Va., Dec, 9, 1873. A petition was sent to Presiaent Grant to-night, signed by all the members of the bar in the tide- water section of Virginia, urging the name of General John M. Milisen, ante-belium Member of Congress, as the successor of Judge J. 0, Under- wood. =. ACOIDENTAL SHOOTING FATALITY. AMENIA, Dutchess county, Dec. 9, 1 A fatal accident has just thrown this usually quiet village into the deepest gloom, On the 5th inst., the authorities received a telegram signed by a New York detective stating that thives had started with the intention to depredate upon our citizens. Since then a@ volunteer patrol has watched the village. At one o’clock this morning James Stewart, @ very estimable young man and o dentist, was with @ young man named M. A. kmmerick, patrollmg in search of thieves. They were on duty near Pratt's Hotel, when Mr. M. Bird, & son of Milo Bird, fired his pistol as an alarm. Stewart and Emmerick hurried to the spot, Mr. Kmmerick endeavoring to take his pistol from ‘his pocket as he ran. Sud- denly it was discharged, and the ball en- tered the back of Stewart, passing under the shoulderbiade and lodging in tne right lung. He feil at once, and medical aid was summoned, buc he died in about 20 minutes, Nearly the whole village was roused by the sad occurrence, and gen- eral gloom pervaded all classes of society, as both young men stood high in the community. Mr. Em- merick, who was young Stewart's most intimate friend, is nearly crazy over the affair. INTERRUPTED NUPTIALS AND MURDER Sr. Lovts, Mo., Dec. 9, 1873, Last Thursday evening, while preparations were being made for the nuptials of Richard Botticher and Miss Cora Cronenbold, at the residence of the latter’s mother, at the corner of Grand avenue and Chippeway street, Charles Cronenbold, an uncle, and Benjamin F. Cronenbold, a brother of the young lady, and F. W. Weber rudely entered the house and peremptorily ordered the assembled party to disperse and forbade the marriage be- tween Botticher and Miss Cronenbold. During the confusion. which followed Botticher Was shotin the leg by Weber. Charles Cronen- vold and Weber were arrested and bailed, and Botticher, after having his wound dressed, re- turned to Mrs. Cronenbold’s house, where he has since remained. This afternoon Benjamin F. Cronenbold and Weber went to Mrs. Cronenbold’s residence and demanded to see Botticher. This was refused, but after a time Botticher left the house and started to run down Grand avenue, and young Cronenvold pursued and fired four or five shots at him, three of which entered his body, one of them passing through his heart and killing him instantly. Cronenbold and Weber were arrested and locked up, and Charles Cronenbold will probably be ar- Tested to-morrow, as facts have been developed to-night which seem to prove that there was a pre- meditated plan on the part of these three men to kill Botticher. Mrs, Cronenbold is the widow of the late County Judge Cronenboid, a man of wealth and position, eel parties, except Botticher, are highly con- nected. ACCIDENT AT NIBLO'S GARDEN, Jane Nixon, aged 16 years, while performing last might at Niblo’s Garden, fell from a pedestal and received a concussion of the spine. She was attended by Police Surgeon Cook and taken to her residence, at the corner of Houston and Varick streets, Her Injuries are supposed to prove fatal. MAILS FOR EUROPE. The steamship Manhaattan will leave this port on Wednesday for Queenstown and Liverpool. The mails for Europe will close at the Post OMce at half-past seven o'clock A, M. Tur New York Herao—Edition for Burope— will be ready at half-past six o’clock.in the morn- ing. Single copies, in wrappers for mailing, six cents . The Phalon Night Blooming Cereus ts the best and cheapesthandkerchief Perfume in the world. A.—Thi rgeon General at Washing- ton has arranged with THE BLASTIC TRUSS OOM- PANY, 683 Broadway, to supply their Truss to the sol- ‘sailors, &c., in quantities as required by pension sons. A.—For a Stylish and Elegant Dre or business HAT go direct to the mauafacturer, EsPEN SCHBID, 118 Nassau street. Ask for Goodall’s=—The Finest Importett and cheapest omestic PLAYING CARDS. Beautiful new patterns. Sold everywhere, ‘ Alcohol, $2; Whiskey, $125; Gin, Rum, Port. $2 60; Brandy, Scotch and Irish Whiskeys, $2. LANDSBERG, KANTROWITZ & CO., 191 Ganal at. As a Reliable Remedy tor Coughs, colds. hoarseness or any affection ofthe throat or lungs, use Mme. PORTER'S COUGH BALSAM. A single bottle 3s Worth Afty times its cost; 25, 60 and 75 conts a butule, An Old and Well Tried Remedy. MRS. WINSLOW'S SGOTHING STIRUP for children teething has stood the test of thirty years. Millions of Mothers can testify that itis reliable ‘and perfectly safe in Relieves the child from pain, softens the Fegulates the bowels, gives on intent, trowbled mains, quiet sleep, and its pareuts unbroken le b; uggists. So Does As Water Extinguishe druggists. ANAKESIS extinguish Piles. Sold by 4! Depot 46 Walker street, New York, Baker's Chocolate A Good | ee Terant, coa is easily had af vou will insist on your groce sta, ing W. BAKER, & C0.'s BREAKFAST COCOA. Baker's Chocolate.—If You Wish the best VANILLA CHOCOLATE got BAKER'S. Cristadoro’s Hair Dye ts, Bi + al reliable, ported eras @aavares ‘Sold evary where, k we far, the roles aut 2 [ _ Danvilie & Co.—The Irish “sug pee Pec TRIP GED IRAN WHISKEY w recess wig medical profession in peateronies a, tl Pa ly. Supplied in casks or cases. Branch, 51 Broad street, New York. Deni: Denavan. Mes 5 Mest Zvelnm ret, tormerly at Detmonico' red table Pik pris aio, ala carte Private dinners re Havana Lottery.—Extraordinary Draw- ing ; $1,209,000 distributed. (Prize every seven ticketa> We sold iast extraordinary drawing capita 2, SL. Prizes casio Froulnrs tent’ tatormieton given, J. B. MARTINGZ & CO, 10 Wall areet; box 4,635 Py "st Office, New Notie'e- We beg \'0 call the attention of the trade and the publi to the deciyion rendered om the 5th inst. in the Court Common Plas of the State of New York, against A. 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