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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY JANUARY 8. 1869.

the new Captain General does not argue. The
Cubans do not want to be province on
Spain, but demand selfgoyernment; and as
they have never yet been treated by the
Spanish Government rs part OF SPAN,
they have right to demand from the Spanish
Liberals, who have so often proclaimed their
belief in the principles of universal suffrage to
apply this principle to Cuba, and allow the
Cubans to dispose, by means of general vote,
of their future The Cubans generally take this
view of the matter, and the revolution pro-
crosses under the Liberal Ministry as actively
as under the former administrations. Gibara
and number of other towns are beseiged by
them. The Marquis dc Santa Lucia is not
dead, but is at the head Of revolution
ary force not far from Puerto Principe. Alto
gether the Geographic dispatches indicate land
this is confirmed by our private adylces) that
the revolutionary army Is at present stronger
than at any previous period.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

little over two years ago meeting was
held in this city, at which the Mayor presided,
to obtain succor for the Cretan refugees at
Athens. Their heroism, their fortitude, their
patriotism, as Christian men forced by exOrbi-
tant taxation and a ruinous policy to throw
off the Ottoman yoke, touched all hearts, and
our benevolent citizens responded promptly and
literally to the appeal. Since then the brave
islanders, encouraged by Our sympathy, have
kept up their unfinching struggle for liberty.
Their wives, old men, and children, fed and
clothed by American aid, exhibited bound
less gratitude-always warmly expressed, hut
with signal and gratifying heartness when the
United States Minister reached Athens. The
critical moment in the fate Of this heroic
people seems to have arrived. A voice from
America no,c, helping hand at this hour, will
certainly stimulate and may save them. We
urge, therefore, general attendance at the
meeting tonight, at Cooper Institute, in their
behalf. Henry Ward Beecher, DR.. Bellows,
and other able speakers, will plead their cause
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08
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BEoADwAY TnEATER.--This Evening at A Play
hamA
BRYANTs' NEW MINSTREL HALL. Tammany Build
VIZ f0urteenthst adjoining Academy Of MuScTh bfeng III
Trovatore Genevve de BRYANT Gabe. the VEsd Arms
bpsnis Ains'reit-Ds Sela, the Infant Tenor
LYRIC HALL--This Evening at 7l-Tableaux Vi
VanA
NATIONAL ACADEMY on DEsIGN.-Day and Even
Disqualification Of Pictures aud Sculpture
REw-YORK CIRCUS Fourteeuth-st,-This Evening
Il Blue Beard la Turque lsncss Display Of Athletic stL
Melville RolaEd sicknsy. etc
Nkw-YoRK THEATIR.-This Evening at S." Field
Of the Cloth Of Gold" wtr-eil Sisters
NIBLo's GARDEN.-This Evening at s." After
DARK; or. London by Night"
PINES OPERA IIOUSE-Ihis Evening at s." La
Peuchols" Mile. lrma
SAX FRANCIsCo MISsTEEIs no. SIS Broadway
This kvehlug-" Bose squash Diab'u."
SNEDECoR's ART GALLERY. No 7GS Broadway
This DSy.-Free Exhibition OF Paintings AMI ClromoS
STEINwAY HAII~-This Evening at S.-Madame
rAiepaBOsas CoueeTt
THEATRE FRANC Ns.--This Evening-Opcra Bouhe
- Geueyeve de BrabaaL'
The TAMMANY.-1ammany Hall Fourteenth-st-
This LveBngtt7i
WAIIACKs THEATEE - Tins Evening at g.
'Monev" Lester WallacL.
WooDs MUSEUM AND METROPOLITAN THEATRR,
Rrosawav and GhrieihtAt NoonPso EBtertsiumen Tbs
EFnaui; Toe Horn OF Dhem
Qsl Family Throughout The Dahe Ehas ana foos
Combination, AID Grsad Ncragsaeo Living wild AnimaiH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

1t is quite possible that the Post Office Com
mttee was technically correct, yesterday, in
resisting Mr.. Washburne's resolution for sus-
pending the pay of the Overland Mail contract
Ors, pending an investigation into the charges
of gross misconduct current against them. 1t
is probably true that the required action should
be in the shape of fine, rather than the
Withholding of pay. But the point seems not
only technical but trivial. If one-fourth of the
stories told about this mail service are true,
the payment of the full contract price for it
is downright robbery of the Government
Whether the part that ought to be withheld
should be called fine" or not, seems to us a
matter of very small moment. We are not
willing to believe Mr.. Postmaster General Ran
dali pecuniarly corrupt but we should be glad
to know what honest explanation he can give
of his haste to pay these bills, i'll tho teeth
of the proposition which lie knew to be under
discussion in Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

ingmen in all the large cities of Europe, those
of Spain not excepted, are strongly influenced
by ideas of social reform Among the reform
ers there may be some Communists, as there
are in all other countries But we very much
doubt the existence of a COmmunistic con-
spiracy. AS long as the Spanish people enjoy
the right of universal suffrage, the Communists,
no more than any other party recognizing the
principle of popular sovereignty and universal
suffrage, can gain anything by infringing upon
the rights of the National Parliament. If there
are any Communists in Spain, we think they
are anxious to secure equal rights with Their
fellow citizens. but do not contemplate any
attack upon the present state OF society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

1t being in order to run to the plethOric
United States Treasury for aid for all manner
of measures, Mr.. Herman yesterday sought to
have our Legislature call on Congress to clear
out the He'll Cato channel for us. The coun-
try would be benefited by such a measure at
least as much as by Mr.. Nyes Pa
cifc Coast Telegraph lines, for which
he wants a subsidy But we hope to see Con-
gress finding better use for its money and
credit than in either Of these projects. We
need to improve our credit before We strain it
any more; to make our money good before
we lavish it mscelaneously; to pay our debts
before we start ont on new and magnificent
schemes for Public Improvements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

presented for conversion at the Treasury. W..
would have the Treasury thenceforth tre,,
Greenbacks and Coin as equivalents, receyiny
and paying out whichever should be most con
yenient. Is that "a mere declaration ~
But we never proposed to rest on the oil.
Hundred Millions Of Gold in the Fedora,
Treasury. We would reinforce that amount
I. By solemn resolve of Congress that all r..
bonded Debt of the United States ia payable Il
coin at maturity; g. BY an American Consd
or long bond at low interest, nntaxable. ana
expressly payable in coin, to be sold Cor cash
or exchanged for any and every form OF Na'
tional Debt; 8. By authorizing the Secretarv
of the Treasury to borrow on short time such
sums as he might require to maintain Rcsumn.
ton at such rates as would bring the money
Here are three distinct and formidable bnt.
tresses of Resumption, in addition to Resumn.
ton in fact-not "a mere declaration Mr.
Morton should make his statements with mon
care, especially when stating the positions Of
others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

The State of Indiana is rich in financial
genius. 1t has furnished us Morton, and now
it gives us Cobun. OF the two, we are not
sure but that Mr.. Coburn is the moro credit
able, as he certainly will be the more popular.
Mr.. Morton proposes to make money scarce by
withdrawing Gold from public uses, and
squardering our resources in paying interest,
while we keep idle in the Treasury hundreds
of millions that might be paying principal.
Mr.. Mort0n's Indiana rival would have no
such money-tightening scheme. He would
make money plenty He would EXPAND the
currency, to "meet the reasonable wants of
"the people" Having thus Increased indi-
"vdual wealth and ability to pay debts" he
would then, by this gradual and easy
"method"-resume On the whole, we think
we prefer Mr.. Coburn to Mr.. Morton. Poison
is not good in any way; but if we are to have
it thrust upon us at all, we prefer to get it in
a shape in which everybody can see just what
it is, rather than under the disguise of health
full food
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08
4.N4ZLyG SIMPLICITY.

We have read with patience many preposter-
Gus comments and criticisms on our recent
letters to Senator Morton but tho following is
too much for u.s. Ii is The National Intelli-
qencer which asks:
"wI Mr. Greeley toll us how he proposes 10 Induce the
holders OF Government bonds-principal and interest
being able IN gold BY ' n SS fund then:
four i've per cent interest 10 six per cent II Ia dis
honest to contend G 1s & eDs9n rs .,
this contract there Is no earthly reason SrS Wy am one 2,
Participate ate in tho Lcnehs Of bis funding bill" "
Ansper.-The great bulk of our National
Debt is funded in " Five-Twenties that is,
bonds which the Government may pay off when
they shall respectively have run five years or
over, and must pay when they have been out
standing twenty years. All OF these bonds
which were issued prior to Jan. 7th 1864, are
noe subject to redemption the residue are
rapidly becoming 30. OF course, there is no
reputation no breach of contract, in paying
our debts in full when due.
Now we propose the issue of an American
ConsOl, having thirty to one hundred years to
rum untaxable, payable, principal and interest,
specifically in coin. We believe that a thirty
years Consol bearing five per cent. interest.
or a hundred years Consol bearing four per
cent, can be hoated at lttlo over par, prorided
we are paying off debt aud making bonds
scarcer day by day.
Now, so fast AZ this COnsO can be sold, we
propose to use the proceeds to take up our
"Five-Twenties' that have run five years or
over, all the time offering the holders the Con-
sol In exchange for their bonds at par. II the
Consol ranged even one per cent. above par,
holders Of overdue "Fiys-Twcntics' would
make haste to exchange them for Consols, and
so make the one per cent. that they would lose
If paid off in coin.
All this Is little simpler than the Multiple
cation Table; but, if persons who write for
newspapers cill be ignorant Of their A d C's,
we have to write accordingly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

The U. s. Circnit Court for the Southern
District of Georgia, Judge Erskine presiding,
have decided. in the case OF Cuyler agt.
Terrell, that ordinary proceedings for the
partition and sale of real estate taken
in the Confederate Superior Court of Chat.
ham County, Ga, during the years 1884, and
resulting in salo and conveyance Of the
property, for a consideration paid in Confeder-
ate notes, which were at the time tho currency
of that part of the country, ara void as to the
plaintiff, Cuyler, who was part owner Of the
property, and who was ut the time of such
proceedings and sale absent from the jursdic-
ton of the Court, and acting as u surgeon in tho
U. S. Army, described in the proceedings ~
"a resident of the United States OF America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

Senator Morton has written another short let
ter on Resumption in reply to our second, of
which the only sentence that seems to call for
remark IL tho following:
"Your second letter like the first proceeds upon the
that by declaration of resumption tho
would be brought To and that such DECLARE
lion should DO made without delay"
Surely, tho readers of THE TRIBUNE can
need no rcrutution Of this. What we have pro-
posed was no mere declaration Of Resump-
" ton but aciual Resumption-that is, tho re-
demptiol at par in coin of every Greenback
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

The new Captain General of Cuba, Gen.
Dulce, is undoubtedly great Improvement
over his predecessor. Compared with the
tyrannical administrations under which the
island has heretofore groaned, the proclamation
which he has issued, and which we publish
this morning, has ring of liberalism. Cuba
shall cease to be a Spanish colony, but become
province of Spain, and the Cubans shall
share all the liberties which the revolution has
procured for the Spaniards But the main point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

The Liberal papers of England complain Of
the services which number of prominent
Englishmen have rendered to the Turkish Gov.
ernment in the reorganization of the Admins.
tration-especially the Departments of the
Finances and the Navy. They urge a strict
neutrality of England in an Eastern war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

Our Chamber of Commerce devoted itself
yesterday to discussion of financial meas
ures. Resolutions were introduced approving
the plan for resuming specie payments pro-
posed some time ago by Gen. Garfield. The
drift of the debate seemed to be strongly in
their favor, bat no vote was reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

For neat and concise exhibition of the
genus "land and bondjob," we refer read
ers 10 Mr.. Senator Nye's pleasant PROPOSE
ton to furnish eight millions Of Government
bonds, and unknown millions Of Government
land. to build telegraph lines on the Pacific
coast. Let us see how many members of Con-
gress choose, in the present state of our fnan-
ces, to 90 on the record for bill like this.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

Aaroi Intelligence, 4 Literary ban Committed
10 an Insane asylum, Stdbbing ARRAY in the
Metropolitan Hoiel, Accident 10 Cyrus w. Field
Nec- York and Highland Suspension Bridge
Rail,ray, Chamber Of Commerce, County Gov
ernment Jor 1S6g, ne Coarts' ana me money ne
Markets and Shipping intelligence on the third
Neu Publications and other matters on the siIth,
and Real Estate on the sercnM.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08
The New- York World saws:

1--WE shall best repel the injustice done TO the head Of
the organization with which The World chooses 10 act
after stating the fact that Mr. Belmont not now and
has been. directly indirectly, OF JAs
World or of any fraction OF me World is not now and
has BEEN interested pecuniary In its success nor
otherwise Interested In It IN any manner whatever"
Mr.. Belmont deserves our sincerest congratu-
lot;ono
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

It looked yesterday as if Senators had nearly
made up their minds to indulge Collector
Snsythe IN his desire TO make little trip to
Europe after his family, by pleasantly Compli.
nenting him, for that purpose. with the mis-
sion to the Russian Empire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

The close vote by which Senator Morrill, of
Maine failed of a denomination in the Repub-
lican caucus yesterday, is the best evidence
that no grave dissatisfaction with him moves
his party TO retire him. 1t is not that they
honor him less, but Hannibal Hamlin more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

" the country of an alien enemy Surgeon
Cuyler was decreed to be entitled to parti-
ton of tho property, and to have his interest
set apart, as if no such pretended partition
had been made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

The contest at Harvard for the Presidency of
that venerable institution seems to be resolved
into young America" VS.. cold School"
struggle, with Profs. Quincy and Peabody as
the heads OF the respective parties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

In addition TO Carlst and Republican plots
and outbreaks, we now hear of Communistic
conspiracy, which is said TO have been dis
covered in Jerez dc Ia Frontera. The work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-08

A little document, very unpretending in form,
and marked by all the modesty which charac-
terizes our city rulers, may be found on our
second page 1t is the County Budget. The
figures therein contained will afford material
for much and earnest consideration. We ask
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-18
NORTH CAROLINA.
Loyal { Financial Management
iEpIaHArIon AMONG THE PEOPLE.

New YORK, December IA dispatch
from Raleigh says: Great Indignation
nrevaiis thong hout the State in regard
70 the deprsss sion and misrepresentation
If yailrcad and other bonds issued dur.
inc the session of the Legislature of
1865 aud ,6S. The bills, now pending ix
both houses, requiring the return Of all
new State bonds yet unsold to the
treasurer to be reissued only by install
ments as needed by the railroads, have
been postponed over the holidays. A
bill is pending, however, and will pass,
calling in unconstitutional bonds issued
to the Chatham railroad and fraudu-
lently sold, but providing that innocent
holders of them shall receive in lieu
thereof bonds held by the State on that
road. A resolution passed yesterday
in the Senate and will probably pass
the House ordering railroad presidents
to sell no more State Bonds at less than
IS per cent. There are general and
wide spread minors that bonds appro-
priated for railroad purposes have been
misapplied and fraudulently used and
persons implicated are stunning investi-
gatien. This occasions much feeling
and reputation is openly threatened.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-18
COLUMBUS, OHIO.
Death of Senator Russell,
Consequent Status of the Ohio
'.'.. DOB Semitic. % -+.--

CoLUMBUs,i December 17.-HOn. John
Russell, ex-Secretary of the State of
Ohio, died at his residence at Urbana
at half past four o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. Governor Hayes and a large
party will attend the funeral, which
takes plscs at one O'Clock on Saturday.
Mr.. Russell was the Republican member
elect of the Ohio Senate from the Dis
trict composed of Champaign, Clark
and Madison counties. His death
leaves the Senate O tie, with IL Re.
publicans and IL Democrats.
COLUMBUS, December l7.-About forty
State officers met at the Governors office
this afternoon in respect to late Senator
Russell. Governor Hayes presided.
Speeches were made by the Governor,
Auditor Goldman, Colonel G. b. Flood 4,
General Wright and others. A commit
tee consisting of General Wright, School
Commissioner Henkle, Colonel Flood,
and b. j. Loomis, reported appropriate
resolutions which were adopted. Gov
ernor Hayes and large party Of other
gentlemen from hero will attend the
funeral tomorrow az UrbaDa. State
Offices will be closed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-18
SCRANTON, PA.
COAL MINE DISASTER.
ONE LIFE LOST.

SCRANTON, Pa, December 1.-THE
engine house of the Jersey Coal Mine,
operated by the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railroad Company, took
fire. about half-past four o'clock Thurs.
day afternoon. The house was located
in the mine at the end of tunnel about
$50 feet long and at the head of slope
leading down to the chambers. Three
men were shut in the mine and it was
supposed. they had persisted, but they
succeeded in getting ont safely about
two O'Clock Friday morning. A man
named John T. Warren, who went into
an air shaft to search fer them, was
overcome with foul air and persisted.
His remains were recovered Friday
morning, after the fire was nearly
quenched. He leaves wife and three
children. The engines were mostly de.
stroyed, and the fire willcahse a.deten-
ton of from four to six weeks. The
mine was producing 200 tons of coal
daily. There was another avenue of
escape, but it was filled with smoke.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-18
New York Market.

.-. NEW YORK. December IL. 4
COTTON-Firm; sales 800 bales at
259c for middling uplands; closing
quiet.
FLOUR-Closed quiet without mate
rial change. I43I. t. lit 3 G,g .
WHEAT-Dull and unchanged for
spring, and very firm and quiet for win
ter; No. 2 spring at l 22al "a; winter
red and amber western at / 3Oa1 "a.
RYE-Nomipel. at GOAL O5 for west
ern.
CORN-Quiet aud steady at l l2ta
| Is in store and afioat for old mixed
western.
PORK-Held at 80 90 for new mess;
sales of $50 barrels for January at 81 90.
BEEF-Quiet and without material
change.
CUT MEATS-Steady with.a moder-
ate demand. 30. 81 e.
BACON-Dull and heavy. =.
LARD-Moderately active; sales OF
$50 tierces prime steam for February
delivery at Isle.
EGGS-Steady with q moderate de-
mand.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-18
GhicnEs Marre,
CHICAGO, December II.

CHICAGO, December IL.
FLOJR-Dull and heavy at 8 50a
4 81 for spring exrIas. .ss.yt III
WHEAT-No. l firmer and quiet at
aSa59c; No. 9 dull and shade easier at
s5aS5ic, closing at s59aS5ic. This az
ternson the market was steady at S5tc
cash and seller December, and cote
seller January. ~ - ~
CORN-Dull at 77ia79ic for No. 2,
closing at 77tc for regular; rejected at
79c; no grade at 69s70c. This after
noon the market was dull at Tito for
No. 2. r.E -I-r 5-r- 5Ir,up. u.
OATs-Quiet and shade irmer at
421a42ic. -..., r-ys r .g-loa
RYE-Quiet and firm at 74ia75c for
No. 2, and &c for rejected, closing
steady. NlLg 1 .L.E
BARLEY-A shade easier at 7sc for
No. 9. - .. .tastfp
HOGS-Dressed active and easier and
25a50c lower, closing at II 75al2 % for
good shipping lots. Live in large sup
ply, dull and 25a50c lower at 75all 90
for fair to chcice.1 >-,- : ..-.
CATTLE-Quiet, steady and firm at
A 25a4 SO for fair to good; 10 00al2 90
for choice to extra prime holiday beeves.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-18
New York Dry Good. MARKER.

NEW YORK, December Il.
There has been a little speculative
movement on heavy brswn sheetings
and bleached muslins, and the market
is therefore more stiff, the advance,
however, has not yet become general.
Prints are also quite saleable at 1lic
for Spragues and other good makes,
while Pacitics bring l2u. Colored cot
tons are also little firmer, but do not
yet move very freely. The Amoskeag,
DENNIS and Pearl River, however, are
held at an advance of lc; We quote the
former al 24c, and the latter at 2Sc.
Kearsage satin jeans are advanced from
Ice to lie. In other classes of goods
there is little or no change, and under
the failures of the week it is a difficult
ask to infuse any life into dismal
rade.