The New York Herald Newspaper, December 27, 1874, Page 3

) FORMOSA. The Convention of Peace Between China and Japan Promulgated. Complete Success of the Japanese Diplomacy. Chinese Guile Corrected and the Wrongful Claim of the Nation Abandoned. HISTORY OF ‘THE NEGOTIATIONS, To Pay an Indemnity and Evacuate the Territory. The Foreign Interests Reassured and Grateful to the Mikado, TEXT OF THE TREATY. . JxDpO, Japan, Nov. 22, 1874. Tbe news of the successful termination of the conferences in Pekin has been welcomed through- out Japan with the liveliest satisfaction, the Prospect of war was hever attractive, except toa certain small and frresponsible class, which had neither opportunity nor inclination to estimate the possible consequences of so grave an event, Among the higher officers of the government, as ‘well as the people at large, there was always an earnest desire to avoid an actual conflict, but at the same time a rigid determination to maintain in the firmest manner the position assumed at the Outset of the Formosa dificulties, and to vindicate the just claims of Japan at whatever hazard of Peril or sacrifice. Thus, while the negotiations of tne Commissioners in China were all directea toward a pacific solution of the questions at Issue, the energies of the authorities at home were ap- plied to preparing the most thorough means of meeting the issue in case hostilities could not be honorably averted. The inhabitants of every degree, including the Emperor and his family, the nobles and the mass of the people, Offered voluntary contributions to the extent of their ability for the support of the administration in the contemplated crisis, Large bodies of citizens enrolled themselves, without solicitation or sug- gestion, as volunteer troops, and urgently pe- titioned for the acceptance of their services in the field, A great part of the labor of the department charged with this whole subject consisted in re- Ceiving ana duly considering the offers of matertal aid which poured in from all parts of the country. These were, with due acknowledgments, in all cases declined, but with the assurance that if the government should at @ later period find itself in any degree embarrassed, such assistance would wen be frankly agked for, The official records abundantly prove that the spontaneous enthusl- 98m awakened by the mere uncertain prospect or serving the nation in atime of public danger has hardly @ parallel, uniess it be in the uprising of the multitudes in the Northern States at the outbreak of the Southern rebeilion. The spirit universally displayed often led toa Devel, On the part of outside observers, that the authorities and the populace were alike resolved upon a contest, and were ready to provoke it, if necessary, by the adoption of the extremest meas- ures, Such, however, was never the case. The vast accumulations of war material, the collection Of formidable armaments at the nearest points to the Chinese coast, and the military registration of the inhabitants of the Empire were movements of precaution, essential to the safety of the State. They not only placed Japan in the position which 1t was necessary she should holdin the event of War, but they contributed in no small degree to ‘he actual preservation of peace. The bold and confident attitude which she maintained from the Deginning, which was the growth of a sincere con- viction of the propriety of her course, was not without weight in influencing the decisions of the Chinese Cabinet. In ali respects the action of Japan and her representatives has been united and concentrated upon one point—the vindication Of the right of the government to protect its sub- jects, to enforce redress for past . outrages and to secure protection for the future. The maanner in which this end should be attained was not always certain. There were moments when the apprehension of those who chose to adopt a gloomy view of affairs seemed in some de- gree justified. But that it must be attained—by peaceful methods if possible, by arms if needful— Was tue unaiterabie resoiution, entire progress of: affairs there were many who looked to no other result than that which has happly arrived, and these, perhaps, flnd the most genuine satisiaction of all in the existing con- dition of things, But among the whole people there is hardly a voice of discontent, either with | tive final arrangement or the means by which it Was secured, FEELING OF THB FOREIGNERS, The foreign community, as may be supposed, does not take so undivided a view of the situation. Few expressions of hearty and unteigned con- gratulation have been heard. On the contrary, the recognition of Japan’s success has been, with one or two conspicuous exceptions, reluctant and constrained, Way it is tuat the progressive career o1 this country 18 regarded with a steady aversion by a large proportion of the foreign residents is @ question that might be answered without muon difficulty, but wuich need not be here examined. The fact is in- dispatabie. Asarule the intelligence of the di- plomatic victory was mot cordiall yweicomed. The general interests of trade were bound up in the maintenance of peace, and on that ground the adjustment of the troubles was admitted to be a pubiic aavantange; but that the credit of having accomplished a great and beneficial work—not only unaided, but tn spite of many painiul ob- stacies thrust in her way—should ve gained by Japan Was contrary to the expectations and to the wishes of the majority of European denizens. It 1s in consequence Of this feeling that we have seen a disposition to wrest the distinction of the achievement irom tne Japanese Commissioners, to whom, and to no others, It strictly ee ne niorss jastep it upon this or that representative of West- ern goveruments—most of whom have certainly been sufficiently active in their interier- ence, but not with the view of advancing the interests of Japan, mor, in a broad sense, the interests of civilization and humanity. It is quite enough to acknowledge them to have been animated by a sense of duty to their respective governments and themselves. That they acted with any sort of regard ior the embarrassments or anxieties of this country itis & simple absurdity to allege. A special effort has been made to attribute the good fortune ot the Commissioners to the intercession of Mr. Wade, the British Minister at Pekin, The brief narrative ©: the history of the Embassy, which shall pres- ently be given, will show the fallacy of tois as- sumption. It is as certain as any fact connected ‘with the whole business oan possibly be that not a single Minister, either in this country or in Chin acted a friendly or encouraging part towar Japan at any period of this dificult business; and the annoyances occasioned by the interference of many of them of too recent occurrence to re- quire recapitulation at this point THE INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS. A detatied account of the interviews held in June, 1874, in Formosa, between General Saigo und the Chinese envoy, Shen-pao-Chen, was pu lished in the HERALD Of September 5, the tenor of the agreement then arrived at having been tele- graphed from Amoy immediately aiter the event. itis now known that the position then taken "py Japan has never since been changed in any material degree, But the misgivings which were then treely acknowledged on the part of the Japanese oMcers and clearly expiained in the let- ters {rom Formosa, were found to be not witnout foundation, Having acceded, apparently upon ample authority, to the requirements of Saigo, the Chinese Commissioner was either partly or wholly repudiated by the Pekin govern- ment on his return home. His representa- tions--at least such of them as pointed to the expediency of recognizing the correctness oO! the position taken by Japan—were set aside, and the attitude assumed by China grew to be so threatening that it was found expedient to send two representatives to different points to arrange for vbe settiement of the growing complicauons Throughout the | | Bead | discussions the foreign Ministers gave no indica- NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1874.—-TRIPLE SHEET. 0D acommon basis. The frst of these, General Le Gendre, who, it may be well to mention, 1s the only foreigner upon whom high Japanese rank bas ever been conferred, was despatched to discuss affairs with the authorities of Fu Kien, under Whose immediate control the acknowledged sub- jects of China in Formosa have always been. It will not have been forgotten that, while in pur- suance of this mission, Which was known by every- body to be in the interest of ance he was ar- rested by order of the United States officials in Ching and sent to Shanghai for trial, but upon what charge never been and probably will now never be ascertained, At Shanghai he was immediately released, but the opportune moment jor ms work had passed, and he joined the later Commissioner—Okubo, an oMcial of very high station, and greats distinguished for his ap- | [tape ability and force of character—who had en sent directly to Pekin, These gentlemen ar- rived at Tien-tsin on the 2d of September, and from this date the record of their transactions, so far it may with propriety be public, Will now be given. THE CONVENTION FOR PEACE, As a preliminary it may be stated that. the nu- merous reports to the effect that Okubo ende: ored to assert @ certain supremacy over Chine: omctals, excepting those of the highest rank, by refusing to communicate with Li Hung Chang, tne | Viceroy of Chih-lt, were not correct. Even tf there had been any advantage to be gained by such a proceeding, it Was not in this way that the Japan- | ese Minister desired to establish his position. As a | matter of fact, formal courtesies were exchanged at Tien-tsin, but no communications took place, simply because this was not the place where the business in hand was be conducted. But on his Way back to Japan, in November, he exchanged visits with the Viceroy, m which the fullest recog- Ditions were shown on both sides. Tne commis- sion left Tien-tsin on the 6th and reacned Pekin on the 10tn, The first conference took place on the 13th, from which time unti) the close of the negotiations only seven weeks can be reckoned— not by any means an tnordinate period, consider- ing the importance of the issues at stake and the characteristic immobility of the Cninese in the management of public business. At this intro- ductory interview the objects of the mission were clearly set fortn, What those objects were ap- pears go distinctly oy the Convention ultimately agreed upon that it ta needless to recouns them in detail, At the outset there is Teason to believe that all the sagacity | and composure that the Japanese could command were necessary to give assurance of their determination at once to strive for an amicable result and yet to abate nothing of their just demands. Certain efforts to evade tbe ques- tions at issue were confronted so firmly that the customary calmness of Chinese aiscugsion was momentarily abandoned, and, in one of the con- ferences, according to well authenticated reports in Pekin, a somewhat violent declaration was made on the part of the Tsu’ h .Yamen, to the effect that China did and would claim the owner- ship and control of the wheie of Formosa, and would yield no particle of her pretensions on that score. The oe thank envoy is said to have replied that, on behalf of his government, tie utterly de- e cor Somnens oF aneD Sa seeunntion, and for rounds upon whieh iu wa: y These were not for neontng, and ft 1 eapeniatt ss be noted that at no stage of affairs did the Chinese offer or att mpt ta oer ® word of evidence in Support of this positiori, ‘Thetr only argument took the form of endless Tepetitions of the same statement. “Paiwan is all ours, and we do not wish you to stay there.” It they had any evidence to produce upon this Point it is certain that they never did produce It, A DIPLOMATIO TIFF, As an incidental illustration of the temper dis- Played on botn sides the discussion that iollowed this little outbreak, which became known in Pekin and was not disputed by either party, may be cited. Instead of responding to Okt de- mand tor proofs the officers of the Tsung 1 @jmen courteously endeavored to mitigate the uffavor- able effect of the tone that had been taken by one of their number, and suggested that the ob- servations that had passed. should not be in- ciuded in the record of transactions, The advance was responded to witn equal courtesy; but the proposition to amend the — recor was declined, the Japanese Commissioner insisting that in thisseries of nego- tions no opportunity should be afforded tor accusa- ons of concealment or misrepreseatation in the slightest particular. It was subsequently de- cided, at the request of the Chinese, that any un- pleassne consequence likely to be produced mignt e rectified by correspondence, but not by altera- tion of the reports, ACTION OF THK GREAT OUTSIDE POWERS. Fora few days after the commencement of the tion of a desire to take part In the proceedings. But presently Mr. Wade, who appeared to be in close communication with the Chinese authorities, expressed a desire to learn from the Japanese the precise nature of their tunctions and the progress they were making. This information they fool- ishly but positively retused to impart. The reason for the rejusal was not withheld. ‘The very firat demand put forward by Okubo was an acknowl- edgment of the correctness of the statements made by Soxesims, former Ampassador at Pekin, as to the denial by the Tsung li Yamen of Chinese authority over the savages of Formosa, and of the propriety of the action taken by the Japanese government on the strength of those statements, This had not teen’ gegen, and 80 long as the question of veracity Detween the two governments remained unsettled the negotiations Could not take such a shape ag would justity the Japanese Commi: ners. a Fevealing their pur- port, Mr. Wade appeared to redoghize the torce of the objection and confined himself to getting in- formation from Chinese sources, as a consequen of which It seems to establish that he gradually began to accept, to &@ considerable extent, the Japanese view of the situation. It 1s toleranly certain that he admitted that China bad not made good her claim to Formosa, although he nad him- sell been pitch fixed im the belief that the Claim existed and coula be substantiated. It is somewhat remarkable that he appears to have held that Japan had at some period admitted Southern Formosa to be Chinese territory and to have acted :n that belief until he was disabused. THE BRITISH COMMERCIAL LOOKOUT, His chief concern, naturally, was in regard to English commerce, which he knéw would be en- dangered in case of war, and to insure the pro- tection of the annual trade of $250,000,000, Under his superintendence he Sald that he had elt obliged, or should feel obliged, to telegraph home for armed. support. When this circumstance wus communicated to,the chief Japanese Commissioner he is understood to have remarked that it wag the best thing Mr. Wade could do, It certainly does not appear that the British Minister was actuated at any time by a Jecling hostile to Japan, but, on the other hand, there 1s not tne slightest evidence to show that he was moved by any im- pulse except the wish to secure British trade trom danger, And that, undoubtedly, was all that his special duty required of him. CHINESE GUILE. The conferences continued jor nearly a month Without practical results. At each meeting the Ghinese were for starting @b ovo and taking up the question from its remotest point. But it was noticeable that they never ouce alluded to the shipwrecked Linkluans as their subjects—a point Which they had endeavored to gain in some of their eariier documentary assertions. However, they steadiastly declined to admit that they had ever acknowledged the right of an outside nation to deal directly with the savages, or that Japan was justitied in her course. When pressed for reasons they were silent. ‘The Japanese were ready with the defence and justification of their actions, but the Tsung it Yamen had nothing to say beyond the endiess iteration of their desire that the troops should be ordered away from Formosa. At last, on the 10th of Octuber, an ulumaium was sent to | the d! them, in which a definite reply was demanded, in default of which the Japanese Commissioners would retire. It was alterward discovered that the Emperor was absent from tne capital and that Prince Kung was in attendance upon him, so that a delay was inevitable. ‘ne imperial party re- turned on the 14th, and on the 15th, at noon, an answer was réceived which, though not in all respects sufMicient, showed a decided inclination to bring the matter to @ satisiactory end, COMING DOWN FROM THE HIGH HORSE. Another meeting was arranged for the 18th, at | Okubo’s apartinents, 1m which the Chinese, though | still eXpressing & desire to avoid discussing the question of their right to Southern Formosa, suid they were willing to acknowledge that they had been negligent and offered asum of money asa compensation for the slaughter of the Linkiuans. This appearing to be a step in advance, | the Japanese declared their willingness | to reopen the disvussions, but on the | 19th a note came from the Yamen stating that a difficuity nad arisen and they could not now un- dertake to carry througa the settlement in the Way they had themseives suggested. Before any expression was given to the vexation caused by this new evasion a plan was brought forward by | an English employé oi the Coinese, Mr, Hart, the Inspector General of Customs. This gentleman, while thoroughly Jaithfui to the interests of those under whose airection he acted, appeared to hold very liberal opinions in regard to the riguts of ail concerned, and his representations at this juncture undoubtedly produced a strong impression, for on the 20th tue Yamen avowed a willingness to adopt his advice and offer a sum Of money, not as an in- demnity, but as a compensation for pubiic works undertaken by the Japanese in Southern Formosa, improvements of roads and building ot houses, and asa gratuity to the sojdiers who accompanied General Saigo. it is known that Okubo showed no particular desire to cling to the word “indemnity” and cared little about any phraseology that migut be em- ployed until it appeared thatthe objection of tne Cninese to the term in question was owing to an idea that its use Invoived the iong disputed rigit | of the Japanese to go toFormosa, which, tuey held, would not be indicated by the subsutution of the milder synonyms “compensation”? and preemie Then, of course, 1t became impossi- ble to accede, But still another step had been made, and, though tt might be reversed the next aay, it was desirable to tr theed every chance of reaching a definite conclusion, so the matter went on, the Chinese retreating each time that Okubo manifested a disposition to meet them, one “4 of their last ae oe na they would namg no am ui N and tbat they woud nee eAgoAy ite aintotet ae - tion in their proposed cofVention, but would only give @ Verbal promise to pay at some period after apan should have withdrawn her soldiers from Forwosa, It was urged that @ written pledge of this sort would be deeply humiliating China, and that the word of honor of the Yamen Sught to. ¢ be taken as sufficient, Obviously, this plea conte hot be listened to, Okubo deciared that he had no Wish or design 10 humiliate China, but he could not go so Jur as to waive the insertion of the agreoment, whieh must apppear in plain tertas, b ) ences until | had nothin; | rectly concerned, which, indeed, ANTICIPATING THE CASH INDEMNITY. about this tun by various indirect means to amount of expenditure on t had already been, and they succes ing—which, indeed, there was no special desire to conceal, that it was in the neighborhood of three million taels—about $700,000. Entirely of their own motion, they assumed that the reim- bursement of this sum would be required by the Commissioners, and considerable uneasiness was understood to exist in regard to the matter. But the subject was never referred to in the confer- later periud, and it 18 a fact to be re- membered that Okubo made no allusion of any kind to tne amount he should as for until just before the close of the whvle business—that is to , alter the 25th of October. No discussion on this subject wag thought desirable by him until the graver question of the written acknowledg- ments should be arranged. PATIENT, JUST AND SUCCESSFUL. But here, again, & new request was made by the exhausted, but he nevertheless agreea to je then intended shouia be a final laterview, Almost at the what It took place on the 23d of October. outset the Chinese began to speak asi: it were taken for granted that their wish to avoid written pledges would be acceded to, Promises they would give, but no documents binding them. Okubo at once said that if things were to go on in this way it was useless to prolong the debate, and the con- ijerence closed, FEAR MORE POTENT THAN JUSTICE, Preparations were made by the Japanese for leaving Pekin without delay. But in the minds of the Commissioners there was even then no appre- hension of war. They had become sufficiently familiar with the devious artifices of Chinese diplomacy to see that to give force and assurance to their ‘resolution not to yield what the proper interest of Japan required they must take a de- cided step. They were convinced of the utter in- expediency of proposing to renew negotiations on their own part, On the 25th all was ready for the departure, and, indeed, Genera! Le Genare did set out on that day. Hearing of this and of the imminent withdrawal of the remainder of the mission Prince Kung went in haste to the residence of Mr. Wade and re- quested him to take @ message to Okubo, which might have tbe effect of detaining him. He offered, in distinct words, the first really acceptable terms of settlement that ha@ come from the Chinese side, and offered them in & way that. this time, left little doubt as to the sincerity of his intentions, Mr. Wade promptly consented, and visited the Japa- nese Commissioner without delay. He stated that he was empowered to declare that there would be no objection raised against Okubo’s resolution to obtain written evidence of consent to the terms Proposed. To this extent and no more he assisted im the adjustment of the affair. Beyond tnis he to do with it so far as the Japanese were concérned. That ne may have assisted the Chinese in their deliberations 18 possible, but even On this point nothing can be positively stated. CONCILIATORY, BUT FIRM, AND THE END ATTAINED, Once more a ray of light appeared to rise out of the gloom. Late at night, on the 25th, Okubo in- formed Mr. Wade that he would listen to pro. posals based upon this new development, but he was determined not to consider any repetitions of the wornout assumptions of established Tal over the Whole of Formosa. Nor was he dispose: to confer personally with the Tsung |i Yamen until he Jelt Asgured that there would be no further atteifip! evasion ordelay. The communica- tions thus reopened were carried on through Mr. Wade, who courteously acted as a willing messen- ger, until the 31st of Pereher, when the last and decisive interview Was held. The Chinese, who formally acknowledged the right of Japan to send the expedition to Formosa, with- drew all their accusations of lack of good faith on the part of the Japanese government, and de- clared themselves ready to pay 500,000 taels. All this they were tully prepared to pledge them- selves to, under their hand and _ seal. Every stipulation shouid be clearly set dewn in the Convention about to be executed. But they Were still sensitive in regard to the word ‘indem- nity,” and represented with mucn feeling that it would leave an unpleasant impression upon their minds, They urged that the application of the money should be described as partly for the relief of the families of murdered Japanese subjects and party in payment for improvements in Southern ‘ormosa, as had been previously indicated on the 20th of October. No sufficient reason tor denying tnis plea appeared to exist. On the contrary, now that the Chinese had surrendered the vital potnt for which they had so long contended, the oppor- tunity of conforming to their desire on @ matter of inferior importance was not at all unwelcome, An agreement fi this particular was calculated t soften acerbity that might have been engendeére by the consciousness of defeat in all that the Yameu bad unaertaken to accomplish. No argu- ments and little reflection were necessary to show the wisdom of consenting to this proposal, especi- ally as no stand had ever been made or contem- plated by the Japanese in that direction. SIGNED AND SEALED, The negotiations were then speedily brought to an end. The Convention was drawn up and signed, and the Chinese and Japanese officers took leave of each other witn the customary expres- sions of consideration and good will, je omicer ot the Tsung it Yamen next in rank to Prince Kang. observed, good humoredly, that the For- mosa difficulty had been to the perfect friendship of Japan and Cnina like a cloud passing before the moon, and that it had now floated away. And other significant suggestions showed how well it was understood that the cloud was not the na- tural growth of the relations between the two countries, but the creation of foreign influences, hovtile alike to the interests uf both the Asian empires, THE ADVANTAGES ACCRUING TO JAPAN ; from the successful isque of this affuir are obvious and undeniable. She has obtained a complete ac- knowledgment of the righteousness of her course— ‘which was at first dented by aimost every foreign representative in the East—irom the nation di- had alone tne right to speak in the matter at all. She has as- serted and vindicated her independence of action, in spite of threats and dissuasions from every quarter. She has fortified tne confidence in herself which outside influences have labored to destroy. She has been enabled to test her resources, to ex- amine practically the working of her military ‘and naval syscems, and to discover the true lorce of the patriotic enthusiasm that stirs the people when the national repute and satety are at stake. What she has acquired in experience 1s no: less valuable than what she nas gained in the esteem of every community, and the respect, if not the generous sympathy, of every government throughout the civilized world, THE FORMOSA PEACE CONVENTION. The articles oi the Convention which has been concluded at Pekin have just been published. The Jollowing are copies of the official translation: Okubo, High Commissioner Plenipotentiary of Great Japan, Couacillor of State and Minister of the Interior on the one part, and the Ministers of Great Tsing (China) charged with the General superintendence ot Foreign Affairs, namely, the Prince of Kung (and nine other Ministers, the nimes and titles of whom are given in full on the other part :— Have agreed together upon the following articles, and hereby execute the present instrumen: in proof of the arrangement determined on, ‘As the people of all nations have a right to protection and to immunity trom wrong, it becomes the duty ot each State to take its own measures to insure full pro- tection (within itself), and it 1s incumbent on the State within which questions (as to protection) may occur to take its own steps for the settlement of the same. ‘The savage tribes of Formosa, having wilfully inflicted injury upon people belonging to Japan, and Japan at first believing that responsibility rested with the said savages, despatched aforce to the spot and punished hem. Now, however, Japan has distinctly agreed with China to withdraw her troops, and to conclude in three articles the tollowing supplementary arrangement for e disposal of this questton. irat—The proceedings of Japan on this occasion hav- ing originally been taken for the rightful object of pr tecting Ker people, China does not regard them as wrongful, Second—China shall pay consolation money to the families of the distressed (or shipwrecked) people who ‘were injured on the former occasion, and as she wishes to retain tor her own use the roads, houses and other works constructed by Japan at the said place, China first agrees to pay for the same under arrangements set forth in a separate document, Third—Che whole of the correspondence relating to this question which has passed between the two nations will be withdrawn and cancelled by both parties, and discussion thereon will cease forever, Ag to the savage tribes of the said jocality China ought, of course, to take measures tor keeping them under proper control, in order that navigators may be forever protected, and never again exposed to outrage or Wrong. Must, 7th year, 1th month, — da Toxacut, 13th year, 9h mouth, —day. (October, 1874). Countersigned by: YANAGIWARA, Minister Plenipotentiary of Great Japan. SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLE. Okubo, High Commissioner Plenipotentiary of Great Japan, Councillor of State and Minister of the Interior on the ‘one part, and ‘The Ministers of Great Tsing (China) charged with the general superintondence of foreign affairs, namely, the rince ung (aud nine other ministers, the names and titles ot whom are given in rull) on the other part, Hereby execute the following certificate of @ joint agreement:— ‘in the matter of the Formosan savages, His Excel- lency the British Minister Wade has already at this time effected a distinct agreement with the two nations, who mutually execute this day an instrument in proof of the arrangement arrived at. Ching agrees in the first place to give to the families of the distressed (or shipwrecked) Japanese who were injured on former occasions 100,000 taels as consolation money, and turiner, on the with. drawal ot the Japanesé troops, as China wishes to retain for her own use ‘the roads, build. ings and other works constructed at the said place, she will pay as the cost of the same’ 400,000 taels. It hag aiso been stipmiated and agreed by Japan on the one hand, that the withdrawal of her troops shall be completed by the 20th day of the 12th month of the 7th year of Meiji, and by China on the other'that the whole sum shall be paid by the 12th day of the 11th month of the 13th year ot Tung. chi (both dates being synonymous and answering to the 20th December, 1874). The time thus named shall not be exceeded by elther party. So long. as the Japanese troops are not entirely withdrawn Chinw will not com- plete the payment This certificate is executed In proof of the above agro. ment and each party retains one copy. we Hau, ph reat, 1th month, iy Coney UNGOHI, 13th year, Ith month, —day, (Octo! Counteriigned by YANAGLWS. ch 1874) inister Plenipotentiary of Gre’ 4SA5 an, THE NEBRASKA SUPZonrns, wae THANKS TO THE HERAUP yop rg r¥FonTs. -* — mamta, Dec. 26, 1874. To THE EDITOR OF in Herat :— the Nebraska s¥/ferers, Reports from all parts of “he country “fioate that plenty of closhing will be seat. We sall, however, need more women’s and children’s/8hoes. Will you please call, through t speciai AMES 8. BRISBIN, United States Army, re Lewrophe d your kind efforts in behalf of HERALD, for @ On trioution of ladies’ and children’s snoes? THE NEW BROOMS. The Office-Holders’ Dread of New Year's Day. THE VICTORS’ SPOILS. What Governor Tilden and Mayor Wickham Can Do. THE CITY AND THE STATE. | Prospects of a Lively Family Row Over the United States Senatorship. The near approach of the day fixed by law for the meeting of the State Legislature, as well as the day when the new Mayor will take hold of the reins of the city government, is creating quite a lively feeling among the politicians—a feeling, however which depends for its joyful or sorrow- ful character upon the politics of those who are ofice-holders, and those who are not office. holders, but who would like to be. Although the new Governor und the new Mayor have very few important offices to give away, they have, it is generally known, # great dealof power—in Jact, @& power that will prove irresisti- ble, so Jar as thts city is concerned, so long as they act in concert, It is the knowledge of this fact that 1s just now making every republican office-holder of any importance in the city quake in his shoes, and in many in- stances that could be cited not a few of the demo- cratic incumbents feel as badly as their confreres | whose candidate for Governor was defeated last November, AN OVERDONE JOB, “ When the F&publican Legislature of 1873 gave the “approval” power to the Governor in the matter of removals from office of officials in this city by the Mayor they did so to tie the hands of Mr. Havemeyer, with wnom the Custom House was at the time at loggerneads; and when, in 1874, a repub- lean Legislature gave the Mayor the power to fill vacancies in the commissions independent of the Board of Aldermen, they gave him that power to head off the democratic Board of Aldermen, who, 1t was feared, might profit by the resignations and deaths of republican incumbents. Neither of the Legislatures who played pitcn and toss, as it were, with the city charter, with a view of making everything as lovely as possible for the republi- can party, gave @ thought at the time to the possibility of there being a democratic Gov- ernor and Assembly in 1875, and thus it is that their chickens have now come home to roost. Their friends whom they believea to have secured are no longer secure in their places, and there 1s walling and gnashing of teeth where they expected to hear nothing for years to come but the gleeful songs of the faithful henchmen of the republican party, who, in the enjoyment of large salaries and little work for it, were to dimin- ish the democratic majority in this city by thou- sandsevery succeeding November. The fact is, the engineers have been hoist by their own petara,_ THE ORY OF THE HUNGRY, It is almost needless to state that Governor Til- den and Mayor Wickham are being pestered almost to deatn by applications for office, great ana small, and the ordeal they have gone through during the past week has certainly been @ terrible one. When it is taken into consideration that there have been hundreds of applications for every little office to be filled, not to say anything about the large ones, and thatthe applicants in the majority of in- stances have not only called already several times personally ugan the two unfortunate of- cials to urge their claims, but continue to deluge them day after day with letters enclosing other letters, which letters enclose others from Tom, Dick and Harry, here, there and everywhere. certifying that the individual applicant is ‘the very best man” for the place sought jor, no wonder need be expressed at the desire of Mr. Tilden to get out of town somewhere where he will not be known or that Mr. Wickham disappears from his familiar haunts occasion- | ally, no one knows where. During the past few days the pressure upon them both has deen unprecedented in the annals of office-seek- Ing, and now that but a brief week remains be. fore the two gentlemen are to be sworn Into | office it is pretty certain that there wiil bea | grand charge all along the line by the patriots, who desire to do the city some good if they are paid for it and are asked no questions. THE GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO BE. | Mr. Tilden’s greatest tribulation has come from H the tact that he will be a sort of a military man by | | tuus lar but little ifany foundation, The indications | | would be hardly worth while to cali attention in the defeated candidate for ster, will be pointed, although as he is an old fireman it 1s more proven that he wil take Mr. Van Cott’s pee in e Fire De! ent. All the present Commis- stoners of this department, too, are expected to be made to go “where the woodbine twineth” ear in Jan , and if that be so General Shaler wi be one of the new Board. The removal of the Dock Commissioners op charges is confidently looked forward to by the democrats, and the can- didates for the places o1 the decapitated that are to be are already iooming up quite largely; but no one knows who the successful men may be. Mr. Van Nort and Mr. Corporation Counsel Smith's offices do not become vacant till November, 1875, GOODBY, ANDY. It 18 stated on pretty good authority now that Mr. Green, whose ‘term’ expires about the same time as Van Nort’s, will be made to officially ex- pire himselt, nolens volens, early in January. He seems to begin Lo realize the fact that he has lost @ll hope oF retaining office since bis ignominious | fatiure to enlist {n bis favor Jonn Kelly, whom he 80 socom tried to injure while playing the role of friend, In the Board of Apportionment of 1875 he wouid be anyhow in the minority, if he was allowed to remain in _ office; but even then he wouid be abie to throw obstacles in the way of Mr. Wickham’s official course that would be as vexatious 4s they would in the end prove intolerable; and 80 he 18 at least to be got rid of, whether he likes itor not. Mr. Wickham anda Mr. Tilden have set their foot down, and if Andy does not take the hint im time he will be given to understand, in unmistakable official lan- guage, that his services are not indispensable to the city; in fact, that his “costs” are too expen- sive a Saving” ior the city to stand any longer. THE SPRAKERSHIP. The organization o: the next Legislature and its probable course of action 18a theme which is Just now giving the big and little politicians in ‘the city @ great deal to talk about. The first ques- tion o! importance to be settled by the new As- sembly, even belore it organizes, in jact, is that oi the Speakership. Strange as it may seem to people Who are not familiar with the ins and outs of the Legislature of the past two or three years, and who have an idea that because a party has a very large majority in the Assembly it muss neces- sari) ave very little trouble in getting it man as presiding officer, the really strong men in the new House are very few and far between. Had the democrats carried the Legislature io apy one of the past three years the selection of a Speaker would have been a dificult one only because of the large number of compe- tent members the party would have had to cnoose from, But this year John ©. Jacobs is in the Sen- ate, Smith M. Weed did not run, and General Beebe has been elected to Congress, while the other strong men of 1872 and 1873 aid not euter the lists for the Legislature at all. ‘The fact 18 that the great majority of the democrats of the new As- sembly are new men, as unused to the light as to the ways that are dark of legislative life; in $pe very important respect the republicans have he pea of it, DOWWitastanding that they are ina minority. fi ‘They have re-elected every one of the members of 1873 or 1874 wno were recognized as leaders, For instance, there are Husted, Alvord, Prince, Lincoln and Miller. These men are good pariia- e e! 3 THE ROYAL GUEST. King Kalakaua on His Tour of Pleasure. A Night with the Firemen—The Reception— Address by the Board of Trade. The diary of King Kalakaua will doubtless be re. Plete with interest. Possessed of keen observa- Uon, be has not been slow to appreciate the various prominent features characteristic of the metropolis which have been brought to his notice by the city fathers, to whose hospitanties he has surrendered himself. And tt is gratifying to add that now, as his indisposition begins to disappear, he enters more heartily into the enjoyment of the bumerous elements suggested for his entertain- ment during his limited stay. He has repeatedly expressed his gratification with the reception accorded to him, and seems to be delighted with the many novelties to be met with in & cosmopolitan city. It may be men- tioned that he was particularly pleased with the working of the Fire Department, which, in company with tne Reception Commitiee, he in- spected on Thursday night. He visited engine houses Nos, 1, 13 and 14, in which he was shown the general routine of operations which succeeds the alarm of fire. As usual the men attacned to each of the stations proved themseives worthy their reputation for promptness and thorough dis- cipline, Before ieaving the King paid a high com- pliment to the efficiency of the department. It was late when he reached the hotel, some delay having previously occurred in carrying out the programme of arrangements, KING KaLAKAUA’S LEVEE. According to the programme His Majesty re- ceived at eleven o'clock yesterday morning the various army and navy oficers stationed in the vicinity of New York. Promptly at the hour ap- pointed His Majesty appeared in uniform, tor the first time in this city. His dress was richly orna- mented with gold lace, and at his side was hung a sword of scimitar shape, with the hilt studded with precious stones. ‘This sword was originaly worn by Kamehameha Ill, and 1s one of the mentarians, and are certain to give the majority | heirlooms of the royal house of Hawaii. Among considerable trouble, and will not be slow to take | those presented to the King were—Gen- advantage of any mistake, no matter how slight, | eral Hancock es s__ staff, General Gor- that may be made by the majority. It may happen, | don Granger, General Thomas W. Sweeney, as it has often happened belore, that there may be among the new democratic members men who will, before the session is well under way, show themselves to be the equals of the oldest bands as parliamentarians; but this is not enoug! The Speakership is @ position that can- not wait forthe fall development and growtn of the genius orvlegisiative skill of the new comers, and it must needs be filled at once before the legis- lative ball ta set in motion, and the democrats ar therefore reduced tothe necessity of taking the best material at hand. ‘there are really but two men who a out 80 prominently from among the great 38 of the majority as to be considered worthy candidates for the position, They are Jere- miah McGuire, of Cnemung, and General R. U. pherman, of Utica. A few weeks ago Mr. Sher- man’s chances seemed to be the best, it being gen- erally conceded that his legislative experience and thorough knowledge of parliamentary rules eminently fit him itor the position. But Mr. McGuire now appears to have tne Inside track, and it 18 the general impression that he will be the coming mao without “doubt, although there are many democrats who would prefer to see some one else in the Speaker's chair, so as to secure Mr. McGuire’s services on the floor, where in @ party fight he wouid be, they have the presumption to velieve, more tuan a maten for either Husted or Alvord. Asa matver o1 courtesy, Mr. Husted will be the nominee of the republicans, he Clerkship fight has already been narrowed down to two men, Hiram Calkins and Lyman Smith, with the odds strongly in favor of the former, THE SENATORSHIP. Despite the many wild stories that have been set | afloat concerning the Senatorship there are but 1ew Well informed persons who do not now be+ heve that ex-Governor Seymour was really sin- cere when be announced his intention of not be- ing a candidate. It is true that tne good Horatio hus in times past olten said he'd ne'er consent, ana yet consented to be and do & great many things which it were better he had not done or tried be; but | 0 his friends contend that his declension of a hall- | ———, bonor is this time certain to ered to. be ad- Considering Mr. Seymour then as out satirely, ‘he most prominent candi- ti Francis Kernan and Henry ©. Murppy. Kernan and Seymour are bosom friends, and no matter what pressure might be brougat to bear to Jorce him into the contest, It is pretty certain that the one fact of Kernan being aiso a candidate, if nothing else, would deter bim from running. ‘Tilden, too, 18 heart and soul in favor of Kernan, and ne makes no secret of his determination to use every legitimate influence in his power to place nis election beyond a doubt. Although the iriends of Henry C. Murphy Suy tnat Mr. Tilden nas absolutely stated that as betweeo Mr. Kernan and Mr. Murphy he has his prelerences, yet he would do nothing personally lo interiere with Mr. Murphy's candidacy, there are those who talk of combinations being made by which the Sepatorship shall depend solely upon the success Of a certain man for the Speakership, and upon that man pledges as to the Way the com- mittees are to be made up; dul it has apparently do not ail point to as plain sailing as some people supposed when the question o putting a man in Mr, Fenton’s place comes up in the Legisiature. It this connection to the silly talk avout the “proba- Lility”’ of the uberals securing a liberal nominee, | were it not jor the jact that many people have reason of the office he is to hold for two years to | come, and, a8 commander and chief of the armies | of the Empire State, must needs have a stat, | Almost every democratic gentleman of any prom- | inence in the State, who was anxious to weara uniform or who, not being anxious, has @ promis: | ‘ng son who was, thought he had aciatm upon | the Governor-elect, and it was only a few days ago that Mr. Tilden was able to come to any- | thing like a conclusion as to who should have the honor to accompany him in full uniform on his | periodical grand rounds through the State or on | occasions of State displays atthe capital. The ap- pointment of General Townsend as Adjutant Gen- eraland Dr. Anstin Flint as Surgeon were the | only two that the Governor had no trouble of mind | avout, The Commanding General of Ordnance | has to be appointed with the consent of the Sen- | ate, and so this position as yet remains tn | statu quo. The positions of Canal Auditor, | Canal Appraiser, Superintendent of the Banking | Department and Superintendent of Pubiic Instruc- tion, as well as Captain of the Port, Harbor Mas- | ters and Port Wardens (by and with the consent | ‘of the Senate) will become vacant while Mr. Til. den is in office—those of Captain of the Port, Port | Wardens and Harbor Masters in 1875. For every one of these positions and for those even which | are not to be filled till 1876 Mr. Tilden vas already | applications of candidates by the dozen; but woo they are he will not state. In the matter of THE PORT WARDENS AND HARBOR MASTERS it {s said strenuous efforts are to be made by the | present incumbents to induce the Senate to reject | | any persons nominated in their places. The office of Mr. Chapman, the Insurance Superintendent, Goes not become vacant till 1876; it has been erro- neously supposea by most people that he would go out next January. THE NEW MAYOR'S PROSPECTS, Mr. Wickham’s appointment of Edward L. Don- nelly and Townseud Cox (for they were his ap- Poninene virtually) shows that nis promise that e should appoint none wut good men to office | will be carried out. These appointments may not have been satisfactory to a .ew of the small order ol grogshop politicians who think that they are thé beau ideals of what @ commissioner 01 it to,be, but the satisfaction with which the appolnctients have been everywhere in good cunties, received shows that the community is not-®:sappointed In Mr. Wickham’s first act, 80 grerergily carried out by Mayor Vance, It nas beep said that Mr. Wick- ham has but few appointme,r, to make on enter- ing office, unless the egisiature should do something to enlarge ‘nie hor quite likely, pe bis. power, which 1s , absolute appointments are ae nabanaiae wait office, of the Chet Marsh: and marshals Je head of the Permit Bureau and pis Clerks. | '1e candidates for these positions ave been, Of conse, iegions, but {tis DOW pretty certain vr, i Sherif, “di Joel O, Stevens, formerly Under ant Harri 1 be Chief Marsnal, and Burnton N. iite, on Mayor’s private secretary and execu- we’ erk. The head ol the Permit Bureau will, 1D “all probability, be Major Hart, who was once ty Marshal, ‘ihe changes {n minor positions |, Will not be made until the new Mayor has been able to see just wiat force he yo need in his oMce and in the bureaus, ‘whe thirty city mar- shals nave not yet been fixed upon. Although Mr. Wickham has very lite patronage, 80 to speak, yet in the matter of STIRRING THINGS UP GENBRALLY in the departments, to get at their wrung doings and then make places, he has all the time neces- sary; and judging trom the way the Commisston- ers of Accounts are acting, he will have several vacancies to fill before the expiration of the regu- lar terms of office of some of the present incum- bents in the departments. Next May General Duryee’s term a8 Police Commissioner expires, and as the General will have no show for a second term, it 18 believed that Richard Flanagan will take his place. There are those, however, who assert that by that time not one of the present Commission will be in oMfce—that im fact, by the joint act of the Mayor and Governor, they will all | pie were really seriuus in the oeliet that he was a | hopes of at least one of the aspirants, | that many men who now say they are for Kernan | be made to walk the beam in six weeks irom the | got it Into their heads that the Ring is not impossible, because, a3 it has been stated in some 4{ the papers, the liberals hoid the valance | or power in tue Legislature. This balance of | power only exists in tne imagination of men who | co not know what they are talkmg about, and | who claim ag liberals men who never were In the | slightest degree connected with the republican party and who have always voted the democratic ucket. ‘The new Assembiy stands—73 out-and-out | democrats, 53 repubitcans and 2 liberal repuo- licans. Ciassing Mr. Middleton, who Was nomi- nated by the grangers in Jefferson county in 1873 as a liberal, but who voted with the republicans in the Senate last winter on every party measure, | fad mr. Coe also as @ liberal, although. it is | very hard to say what he ts, the Senatee stands—republicans, 18; democrats, 12; liberals, 2. | ‘Yuis gives the democrats on joint ballot a major- | ity o1 10, taking itfor granted that the liberals | will vote for the republicans, yust wnere the liberal ‘probability’ comes in 18 rather an enigma In tue face ol these figures. It cannot be said, however, that Mr. Fenton will remain an idle spectator if any- thing should happen to precipitate a disagreement | among the democrats. He is satisfied that he cannot, if he iried ever so hard, be elected on his own “merits,” as his Iriends call his services to the democratic party in the past, when some peo- republican. He knows about as well a8 any man | wuo ever laid over for afew days at an Albany hotel on “private business’? that there is many aslip betwee the cup and the lip in contests,1or the selection of & Senator, and thatif a ifberal cal not bave the ghost of a chance this year there | might be probablitties where his Knowledge of the management pecessary to success sometimes in | & triangular ight could be used to destroy the In the event of Fenton not showing up as a can- ditate the strongest among the leaders of the | liberal party deciare that the candidate ougpt to be {rom the commerctal end of the State, and that | he ougnt to be either Mr. Osborn or Mr, Murphy. | ‘The latter's friends say that he will 5 to Albany before the Legislature as strong as Kernan, and | will really vote for Murphy when the tug of war takes place, > REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Republican Central Committe> was held last evening in Republican Hall, Joel W. Mason in the chair. The room was about half filed with delegates from the different districts, No business was transacted, With the exception of the passage of a vote of thanks to the oficers of the committee for the satisfactory manner in whicn their duties had been discharged, THE ASSEMBLY VACANCY—THE NOMINATIONS COMPLETED. ‘The third and iast nominatton for the legislative seat made vacant by the death of Hon, Stephen J. Colahan was made last night, the republicans of the district nominating John H. Diercks. The can- didates are, therefore, M. O'Keeffe, democrat; John H. Diercks, republican, and John W. Flaherty, inaependent, The Republican Convention was, called to order at balf-past eight P. M. by the Sec retary, Charles Dodd, and Alderman Wiliam Ray was chosen temporary Chairman. The call- ing of the roll revealed the fact that none of the Fourteenth ward delegates were present, but the Convention decided that as they were notified fully and in time to have attended business should be carried on without them. Major John P, Short was then unanimously chosen as the candidate, but he de- clining, another ballot was had. This resuited in the choice of Mr, Jonn H. Diercks, who cordially accepted the nomination, Mr. Diercks ts a grocer, and has acquirea considerabie property tn Brook- lyn by industry and irugality; has never held office General Mars! Dr. Hoff, Major Crofton and Lieutenant Rutherford, with a number of other military ofMficiais. Tne navy was represented by several officers, some of whom were known to the King in previous visits to Honolulu. immediately following this reception @ deputation trom the Board of Trade was introducea, and the following address was read by Mr. George W. O. Clarke :— ADDRESS BY THE BOARD OF TRADB. ie tie Halenty, Katakava, King of the Hawaiian islands :— ‘Tne Board of Trade, Manulacture and Agriculture of the city and State of New York, consisting of persons enguged in trade, commerce or agricul ture, or in pursuits directly connected therewith, desire to approach you, oo the occasion of your visit to this metropolis, with every expression of respectful welcome. The circumstances of your arrival among us are pecu- larly gratifying, as yon are the first reigning sov- ereign Who, silce the formation of our great Re- public, has personully visited our shores to inves tigate the advantages we possess under our glo- rions constitution. We hope you will accept our words of welcome ag not merely complimentary utterances. We have pleasure in assuring you that the American people do not measure their esteem. for other nations by the extent of terri- tory or the accumulation of weaith, but rather by the wise aud beneficent use of opportuni- ties for adding to the huppiness of the whole human famuy. The friendly imtercourse and necessary commercial communications between our citizens and your subjects are additional causes for the pleasure afforded us by your visit, and we desire it to be known that the bhumbiest of your subjects, 1f duly accredited, may always expect our fuil consideration when visiting or residing in this city. The Board has viewed, with great interest, the commencement ol negotiations fora reciprocal commercial treaty between the two countries, and will give his cordial support to y such measure as may conduce to the greater factliues of commerce, Our best wishes are that our visit to America may be agreeable, your journey home sale and your life prosperous and happy. ‘diven under our hands this 2th day of Decem- ber, A. D. 1874 ed—Erastus Brooks, Edwin ©. B, Garcia, Consul General of Uruguay; Stephen Rodgers, Consub of Chili; Edward Shera, acting Consul ot Turkey; Alexander J. Cotheal, Consui General of Nicaragua. Countersigned and authenticated by “George W. ©. Clarke, Secretary, on behal! of the members of the Board of Trade, assembled in genus Bese on tue 23d day of December, To this address His Majesty briefly responded, stating that the condition of nis throat prevente: bim making any extended remarks. Tne King then changed his dress, and made bis appearance tn the main parior of the Windsor in piain ci- villan dress. A general reception was then held, and any one who so desired had the nonor of & presentation to the first crowned king that hasever visited our country. His rend had @ pleasant word lor all and shook hands wii each individual presented. During thie recep- tion, a8 on previous occasions, he made a very favorable impression,and mavy laudatory opinions were expressed as (ue citizens of New York Sled Out Of the room. Among the prominent visitors were Professor Avery, 0! Hamilton Vollege; Judge Kasmire, Rev. L. H. Angier, of Boston; Protessor Caariles T. Joy, Dr. J. 4. Mathews, ex-Judge Bea- ford, Wilitam Pritchard, Jostau Solomon, Professor Neiles, Jacob uewis and others. Quite a number ol ladies were aiso tntrodaced His Majesty. A CHARMING PalR. During the general reception two important in- dividuals made their appearance, who may briefly be described as follows:—A gallant warrior of avout nine summers, dressed in a superb uniform, gravely marched up to His Majesty, having upon his arm @ fashionabiy dressed young lady, who perhaps had attained the mature age of six. This incident amused His Majesty very much, especially when on re‘iripg irom the royal presence the young lady attacked and totally defeated by @ kiss one o! the United states oMcers tn attendauce, Ateight o’clock, having previously visited several prominent stores, His Majesty avvended a private recepuion at the residence of Mr. Elisha H. Alien, tne son of the Chancellor of the Hawatian king- dom. ‘The Chancellor himself was present, among other distinguished guests. Gov- ernor Kapena, who has heretoiore been Prevented by illness from participating in the royal movements, was so much better last even. Ing that he visived the “Biack Crook,” He en- joyed the performance quite as much as did His Majesty. This morning the King ana suite will attend the services at St. Stephen’s churen. STILL STRANDED. THE STEAMSHIP SOUTH CAROLINA IN A BETTER POSITION. The position of the steamship South Carolina was reported improved yesterday. Advices from Squan Beach last night gave the vessel as lying in four feet of water at low tide. She was moving toward the channel and discharging cargo rapidly. The wind was southwest and rain was falling during the evening. An additional number of lighters was sent from the city during the day by the owners. The purser of the vessel arrivea in town yesterday, bringing with him the mani- fest of the ship’s cargo, which has been anxiously looked for by the insurance companies and thi mercantile Community generally for several days past. ‘The following 18 a copy oi the document :— Dwight & Troworidge, 141 bales of cot Hopkins, Dwight & Trowbridge, les of cot- tony Frisvie, Roberts & Co,, 75 bales; Woodward & Stillman, 25 bates; Bliss, Bennett & Co., 6 bal K. Murrell, 4 bales; A. J. Reeves & Co., 6 vale Sawyer, Wallace & Co., 64 bales; Williams, Bironie & O0., 21 bales; S. H. Zerega & Co., 97 bales; Lev- erich & Ov,, 74 bales; Lehman Bros, 297 bales; to or- der, 20 bales, “P. & 5. ;"’ K. 7. Wilson & Co., 3 bales; W. Bryce, 33 bales; Inman, Swan & o., 576 vale A. B, Bogs, 103 bales; W. J. Kings & Son, of Provi- dence, 15 vales; H. W. Farley, 57 baies; Woodward, Baldwin & Co., 63 bales; to order, 41 and 28 bales— making @ total of 1,769 vales of cotton. The other shipments consist of the following articles:—Ar- thur Parker & Co., 176 pieces of cedar; F. A. Rich- ard, 34 pieces oi cedar; G. K. Sheri 1, 5 Hales of ‘arn, 4 bales of thread and 6 bales oi merchandise; rady & “H.,’’ 1 box of merchandise; J. Ry Penis 1 box of merchandise; W. R, Sherwood, 4 leather; G. W. Smeli & Cc vi 01 hides; F. chard, 65 barrels of clay; Kol yn, Lord & Co., 1 DOX Of axe handles; J. & M. Ri axe handies; Quintard & Co., 1 tool ch & Weightman, 4 boxes of drugs; H. W rels of (rit; Mavell & Bryson, 7 packag nuts; Rosetield & Vo., 1 box Of hardware; B. bury & Co., 1 case of hats; EB, 8. Jafiray & case of dry goods; Quintarda & Uo., 1 bar potatoes; Thomas Tur’ 68 barrels or order, 77 barrels of res tierce of nides;S. A. Beekman, dise 1 eee pe ioe & on ES Ne man & Co,, 1 box of mer ; Co., 1 Dox of merchandise; J. D. Wiggins, 1 barret A, ter)? W. W. Patterson, 1 box of merchan- aise; R, Lathers, 12 3 of books; E. A, Jobn- stone, 1 box of La pt al G. Harbvottie, Au- burn, N, Y., 1 barre! of potatoes; 3r., 2 boxes of merchandise; A. 8. Taylor, 1 Dox ol oiNone of the cargo saved will be delivered to the 0, Lot and 18 not considered ambitious. He is a native of Hanover, but has been in this country trom boy- Ist of January. In eu of Mr, Moulton, whose term also expires in May, it is said that James Hayes, \ age. hood, being LOW @ man of thirty-eight years of consignees unti! they consent to sign “the aver- age bond,” which will be prepared to-morrow by Jonnson & Higgins, of No. 62 Wall streets