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The New York herald., 1870-01-12

The RIGHT OF WAY IN EAST RIVER. "A
petition to the Legislature Is being circulated
by the East River Association asking that the
Sound steamers be required to pass through
East river more slowly and carefully than they
are in the habit OF doing. They steam under
full Roadway the entire length Of East river
through crowd Of sailing vessels and cross
ing the course of twenty-five or thirty ferry
boats, which at those hours arc crowded with
passengers. In the same connection it would
be well to ask the right Of way for ferrybOats,
so that they will not be obliged by law
to drift about in tho river with hundreds of
impatient passengers waiting until somo old
barge or packet ship has been slowly towed
past
The New York herald., 1870-01-12
Foreign Bankors and . Fsux.and-a-Hal
Per Cent IsOuu.

1t Is reported that representatives of foreign
bankers in London and Frankfort have come
to this country with view of proposing to our
government four-aDd-a-half per cent loan, in
the event of tho national debt being reorgan-
lied and funded, agreeably to the suggestions
submitted by Secretary Boutwell, in his report
to Congress. They state, 1t is said, that II the
interest be made payable semi-annually in
London, Paris and Frankfort they would be
able to sell at least two hundred millions of
new stock bearing four and q half per cent
interest. There seems, however, to be some
thing of job in the proposition for these
foreign bankers want commission, though
they say 1t would be less than was paid for
negotiating the sale Of the five-twenties. We
think it probable that not only two hundred
millions Of four and a half per cents could be
placed in Europe, but that q thousand millions
or more could. Such is the credit of the United
States abroad. But the question is, on what
terms would the proposed new stock be hken2 ?
Will these bankers or others take 1t at the pre-
sent market price Of fve-twenties? If not,
what premium on that would they want? If
we are to pay high premium there would be
little or no advantage in transferring the debt.
Perhaps long term bonds or annuities could
be negotiated at par, or nearly so, with the
present market price Of fve-twenties This
is nice question for the Secretary of tho
Treasury and Congress to consider. Mr..
Boutwell, has not much knowledge Of such
financial operations, and unless he should be
very careful he would be overreashed by the
shrewd fnanciers of Europe and this country.
Above all things let him beware of jobs. If a
new stock is to be issued at lower rate of
interest let the government advertise it to the
world and have its own agents TO do Che busi-
npSs
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGIsLATURH.-The
standing committees Of the Senate were an
nounced yesterday, having been satisfactorily
arranged by the Tammany leaders. Senator
Murphy Is chairman of tho Judiciary and
Senator Tweed Of the Municipal Affairs
Committee The standing committees of the
Assembly were also announced. Mr.. Jacobs
is chairman of the Committee on Ways and
Means, Patrick on Railroads and Frear on
Cities. New York and Brooklyn have more
than their usual representation among the
chairmen of committees. A'large number OF
bills and resolutions were introduced, and a
long debate ensued on the bill to repeal the Con-
spiracy law, which viii have its third reading
to-day and undoubtedly be passed. Among
the bills noticed in the Senate was one by Mr..
Creamer to prevent the carrying of deadly
weapons. A law Of this kind is much needed,
especially in this city, where shooting and
stabbiug ARRAYS are Of almost hourly occur
renee. But would it not be, like the present
law to prevent the carrying of concealed
weapons dead letter on our statute books
The New York herald., 1870-01-12
ham Axp WHISKY.
Extensive gcIxure Of Whiskcy Estabiishment
~ rntlecfOr BnIIcy.

Excessive Seizure Of WhIskcy EstabIlshmsnts
by Collector Bailey.
There was good deal OF commotion yesterday In
the Thirty second dlstrct resulting from the sudden
and wholesale seizure, BY Collector Bailey, OH the
search warrant granted BY the United STATES Com
missioner, OF twenty illegitimately managed whts-
kew establishments Going through tEe premises OF
one of tna fraudulent score the Oficers anxious to
unearth the current records OF the busi-
ness on the ledger likewise, came across
barrel marked "ham.o whether tho
oddty OF the discovery under the circumstances or
the appetite OF the revenue officials prompted closer
investigation and acquaintance with the contents OF
the package certain t ID that on breaking open tho
barrel In place or .'ham" they found the books OF
the concern sandwiched between the lids and ono
more mystery OF the famous whiSkey business u
thus duly explained. With the exception of the
firm Of John Tracy, Jr., OF Pearl street, they all
quickly admitted the errors Of their alcoholic way
The New York herald., 1870-01-12
Tho Great Yukon River or AIaska--Cap-
tain RaymOud's Report.

General Sheridan has submitted report 10
tho War Department from Captain Charles
W. Raymond, Of the Engineer corps, on tho
great Yukon river Of Alaska, giving the results
of his reconnaissance. He was instructed to
determine the geographical position of Fort
Yukon, post of the Hudson Bay Company,
some two thousand miles, more or less, up
the river from it's mouth to obtain as much
information az practicable of the trade of the
river and its resources and Of the number and
disposition of the native tribes of the valley,
the amount of trade carried on in Alaska by
the Hudson Bay Company, DC. He found
Fort Yukon to be within the limits Of our new
purchase, and so, in pursuance Of Instructions
from the Treasury Department, the Hudson
Bay Company were notified to leave. The
trade of the country (the great main body OF
Alaska) is limited to furs. Agriculture Is out
of the question in those high and sunless lati-
tudes, aud the timber Of the Yukon is small
and of poor quality. The native Indians, Il
further appears, are being rapidly killed OF by
the cold, in consequence, no doubt, OF the
vhiskey introduced among them by the Hud-
son Bay traders.
The great Yukon river, however, IN length
and breadth is described (the Amazon frst
and the Mississippi second) as the third largest
fresh water stream in the world, and en0r-
nous quantities Of fish are found in Its lower
portion and in all the inlets of the Alaskan
seaboard. From the book of Captain Whimper
Ga British oficerl, published some time ago, OF
his explorations of the Yukon, from the far
interior to the sea- it will be seen that Captain
Raymond's report is sustained, both In regard
to the length, breadth and volume Of the river
and the character of the country drained by
it. But still we desire to know something
more of that hitherto unknown Arctic stream,
and we would therefore again submit to Gen.
eral Grant the propriety and expediency Of
detailing in the spring special steamer, with
o corps of scientific men and some newspaper
reporters on board, for regular exploration
| of the Yukon to the head of navigation. As
the river flows through the heart of Alaska,
from the Rocky Mountains northwestward, all
that is necessary to be known Of that vast
Territory would be learned by this river expo
| dition.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

WEALTH ON THE PLAINs--In the town Of
Cheyenne, in Wyoming Territory, yesterday,
fire occurred which destroyed two blocks and
involved the loss Of nearly half million dol
lars. That such heavy loss could occur in
little town on the Plains is evidence of our
great wealth, snd Chat the losers should imme-
diately contract for new buildings is evidence
Of astonishing 0rit and enterprise.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12
The Diplomatic Correspondence Regarding
tho Cuban Revolution.


We publish on another page the diplomatic
correspondence between Secretary Fish aftl
the Spanish Minister, Senor Roberts, together
with some letters of the American Minister to
Spain, and the opinion of Attorney General
Hoar ON the building Of gunboata in this coun-
try for the use of the Spaniards. The CORES
pondence will be read with interest by all
classes. We are shown the efforts made by
tho Spaniards to re-establish once more their
power in Cuba, and we are also given to
lated reports of the Cubans in relation to the
progress Of the revolution had in winning the
sympathes OF the American people. A cor
rect idea Of the high-handed measures of the
volunteers may be had from the correspondence
on the Speakman and Wyeth executions, and
the impotency of Spanish officials may be
ascertained to enforce tho requirements of
justice against the unbridled passions and ex-
cesses Of brutal soldiery. Regarding the
recognition of the Cubans as belligerents by the
United States-a fear which was always upper
most in the minds of high Spanish oficials--we
find that Spain would have the American
people believe that she was always sincere
well-wisher of the great republic. Unfortu-
natcly, however, for the land Of Ferdinand and
Isabel, memory recalls to mind the sincerity
she exhibited during our late civil war. The
reasons for the United States not interfering
in the contest waged In Cuba cannot be attrib-
uted to any desire to retain the good will of
Spain at the expense Of honor or be misled by
such arguments as those adduced, but arises
from determination to be just and sincere in
adhering to the traditional policy Of the Ameri-
can nation. We believe that the day is fast
approaching when Caba will come under tho
protection Of the American flag. The history
fyears goes to show that the ties which bound
Cuba to the mother country are gradually being
unloosed and will soon be completely severed.
The revolution now progressing will hasten
this event if it does not settle it. The con-
Guiding letter Of the correspondence is from
Attorney General Hoar on the building of the
Spanish gunboats.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

SHALL VIRGINIA Be ADMITTED 2--Both
houses of Congress are sorely perplexed with
this question. But the case is very plain. The
terms of restoration, including the ratification
of the fifteenth amendment, having been fully
complied with by the virginisns, the only
question really is, shall Congress stick to its
bargain? General Grant has recommended
the admission Of the State, and Grant is an
honest man; but there is hitch in Congress
which docs not wear an honest complexion.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

GEORGE PEABoDYs landed property in
England has been seized by the Grown on tho
ground that he was an alien. If the great
banker did not stake out his papers, he GER
tainly gave out quite a number of excellently
good ones during his lifetime.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

THE ALABAMA CLAIMS. Minister Thornton
stated substantially on Monday that he thought
England would offer no serious objection to
the proposed exchange Of British North Amer
lea for the Alabama claims. He seemed to
think that any tangible bill of items would be
alone been offered by our government.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

EXCITEMENT IN WALL STREET-A MEMBER
OF THE GOLD BOARD ExpELLED.-The specu-
lators in Wall street had a first class sensation
yesterday in the trial and expulsion OF MEM
ber Of the Gold Board for alleged violation Of
the rules as to clearances. The whole affair is
so technical and routine in its origin that
ninety-nine people out of hundred will
doubtless fail to understand the dispute, but
in financial circles it created great deal of
excitement 1t will be sufficient to say that
many brokers have shown considerable anti
pathy to the plan Of clearing gold through the
Gold Exchange Bank, which was so miserable
failure In the late gold panic. Lately some
OF them have refused to deposit large checks
with the bank unless they received certified
checks in return for the amount due them.
The trouble eliminated yesterday when q
prominent broker refused to deposit bis gold
some nine hundred thousand dollars worth
unless the bank gave him back certified
check for the currency. This the bauk would
not do and the clearances were suspended.
The Gold Board then met, and, after q long
debate. expelled the broker.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

THB SPANISH FLEET, that sailed from this
port recently, is again in trouble. The gun
boats became separated from their convoy on
the 9th and have not been seen since. The
Isabel is at Norfolk, where she will wait until
she hears something Of them.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

The PRESIDENTS FIRST VETo. Tho first
veto Of President Grant was sent to the
Senate yesterday. 1t was extremely un-John-
son like, being very short and containing not
single allusion to the constitution. It was
based ON his objections to bill for the relief
of Rollin White, the patentee Of the repeating
pistol
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

SEVEN BRITISH PEERS, including two dukes,
attended meeting in London yesterday to aid
in arranging for workingmen's international
exhibition to be held in that city. Premier
Gladstone presided. The meeting itself was
thus q fine national exhibition, and the work
ing democracy Of Great Britain may congratu-
late itsolf on Its new associates.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

Mr.. JOHN BRIGHT, in his capacity as ,
Cabinet Minister Of England, sketches out the
new reform platform Of Mr.. Gladstone in his
speech at Birmingham, which we report by
cable. The plan is ample and substantial, par
hcularly as regards the policy towards Ireland.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12
l2sAdvertisementa.

Sr. DOMINGO AND THE LoBBY.--The bene-
Cts accruing to St. Domingo by her proposed
annexation with the United States are made
particularly evident by the avidty with which
the lobbyists are trying to lend her money.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

The PRoHIBrroRY LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS
Is evidently failure. Two thousand liquor
shops have been running in Boston alone in
epite Of it.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12
The Parngunynn Wnr-An Interview With
EmilinnO Lopez.

EnilinnO Lopez.
Tho readers of the HERALD are already
informed of the arrival of Emiliano Lopez, son
of the great Paraguayan chief, in Washington.
The object of his mission to this country has
already been stated, which is, as might be ex-
pected, to endeavor to induce the United States
government to do something for the cause of
republican institutions in South America
Yesterday a correspondent Of the HERALD
waited on SeHor Lopez for the purpose of con-
versing on the Paraguayan war end ascertain
ing from one so well posted an idea Of the
prospects in Paraguay. The interview was
most cordial, and young Lopez told the story
OF his fathers struggle in frank, manly
and intelligent manner. From the answers
given in response to our correspondents inter-
rogatories we can form pretty accurate idea
of the present condition of affairs in South
America. Se1or Lopez says, and with much
truth, that the war against Paraguay is un-
popular not only in the Argentine Confedera-
tion, but also in Brazil. OF late prominent
members of the liberal party in the Brazilian
empire have expressed themselves unqualifedly
against the further continuance of the war.
This feeling is likely to increase. The people
complain of the burdens Of taxation, which are
yearly increasing. Not long since the Cabinet
members resigned, and the Emperor was forced
to form new Ministry. The reasons given
for such course had some connection with
the war now carried on against Lopez. Dom
Pedro, in defiance Of large body Of the
Brazilian people, has determined to carry
on the war as long as he can. The
Argentine confederation is heartily sick of
its unholy alliance with Brazil, and is eager to
get decently out Of the bargain. President
Lopez knows all this. He is no doubt
informed of She dissensions among the allies.
OF one thing, however, we are assured, and
that is that the war against Lopez has proven
the most severe infction that the Paraguayan
people have ever suffered. The country is
almost paralyzed by it, and the tyranny of
Brazilian rule in Asuncion is severely felt by
the people of the warlike little republic. The
non-appearance of Lopez amounts to nothing.
He has disappeared so often that it excites no
surprise, Notwithstanding the desire Of his
enemies to make capital out OF it. Let the
allied army withdraw from Paraguay, as it is
proposed, and see how long he will remain in
active. A crisis is near, and the prospects
for Lopez are not altogether gloomy.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

THE TENNESSEE CONSTITUTIONAL. CoNvEN-
TroN commences business in way to disap-
point the radicals. Amendments have already
been submitted prohibiting slavery and pro-
ydinc for negro suffrage.
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

THE DAILY HERALD published ere,y day IN the
tear. Four cents per copy. Annual subscription
price @12.
Volume XXXV......... ,....NO. q
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

ADJUSTMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
BOOTHS THEATRE, 23dst. between 9th ana eth avs
The New York herald., 1870-01-12
TRIPLE S HEET .
CONTENTS OF TO-DAY,S HERALD.

New York. "Wednesday, January II, 1870
The New York herald., 1870-01-12

WOODS MUSEUM AND MENA0ERIE, broadway. cor
Thirtieth sNanee daily. Performance evening
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-11-24

In Sweden, chiefly through the ex-
ertions Of Frcdcrika Brcmer, an midi
rect right of voting was, in 1862,
granted to all women possessing
specified property qualifications.
BY the Indian code, a widow or
vile, separated from her husband,
who pays taxes, is allowed to vote
as through such child or other relative
she may designate.
In Holland, widows, and single
women, possessed Of property are
requested to vote on the question of
taxation, &C., likely to effect its val
Tie. 4..D #e .# %as
In 1867 Moravia granted the fran
chlsr to all widows who pay taxes.
In many towns in France, women
possess the right to vote in munich.
pal affairs, aud in one OF them it is
said that the Council was recently
composed wholly Of women.
In Austria, women can vote as no.
bles; in their corporate capacity as
nuns, aud as taxpayers.
In Hungary, up to 1S4l, widows
aid single women, who were landed
proprictors, possessed the right to
vote. They were deprived OF it by
the Revolutionary Government, and
they are now petitioning in large
numbers for the restoration Of this
right.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-11-24

The Rockford Nlls.) Register Of
October % says: dropping into the
court room the other day, we were
struck with the unusual decorum
prevailing within the hallowed pre-
cincts wherein his Honor, Judge
Brown, presides, and dispenses i'm
partial jns1lce to all applicants. We
observed fewer boot-soles resting
upon tables and ratings, and less
lounging in uncouth attitudes than
usual, while we remarked an nnwont-
ed spruccness o. attire and evidence
Of more than ordinary attention to
their back hair on the part OF sundry
OF the young members of the bar,
like our friends, Cross and Warner.
Looking around tor the cause Of bis
altered aspect OF affairs, we soon dis
covered it III the person OF a charm
ing young lady, who occupied a
chair within the bar, and was watch
ing the progress OF case with as
much interest as any of the legal
gentlemen present; indeed, it is our
opinion that she gave it closer at
tention than did some Of the younger
attorneys already alluded to, those
eyes wonld occasionally 60 astray.-
Upon inquiry, we learned that the
young lady, whose name is Miss Alta
M. Hulett, is pursuing a regular
course Of legal study with Messrs.
Lathrop & Bailey, with a view to fiji
herself for tn. practice Of the law. She
is a young lady Of more then ordinary
personal attractions, bright aud pre-
possessing in appearance, and evil
dently IN earnest in her purpose to
acquire aprofession.'
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-11-24

A great change seems to be com.
ing over Constantinople in the mat
ter of female education, thanks to the
efforts Of Muniff Effendi, who is en-
deavorlng to establish Normal
School for the benefit Of female
teachers. This will doubtless prove
an important step towards the deliv-
erance OF Turkish women, and the
elevation Of Turkish domestic life,
now SO barbarously tyrannical. The
idea that women must receive some
education has bean gaining ground
for the last few years. and the ex-
ample of the successor to the throne
will aid its growth. lie has just
placed one of the ladies OF the house
holp in the family Of European
physician for mental training, and
she has even adopted the European
cos,umc.-[Thc Interior.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-11-24
Women NJ tho Ballot BOX.

The Woman's Journal: Of Bcason,
gives the following historical sketch
Of Women at the Ballot Box. 1t
may be Of interest to many.
In Manchester, England, eight
women, whose names were by acct
dent left on the registry, voted at
the last election. Eight others, free
holders, voted in south east Lanca-
shire. In Ashford. East Kent, fif
teen out OF thirty-five who were reg
lstered, recorded their votes. In
Finsbury the zane number also went
to the polls. In Dublin one woman
and in London three .HolnS voted
In Canada, as in seyetAl of our
own States, women are ailOw cd t.
vote for and serve as school trustees
|. In Pitcairn Island-which is in
habited by mutineers Of the country
the Government, which is based
on a written Constitution, is shared
on equal terms by men and womcr
alike.
Ladies Of title formerly occupied
seats in the House of Lords, where
they were entitled as peeresses il
their own right, or when their Lord.
were dead and the heirs were il
their neq4gc. They also held thu
Office Of High Sheriff which mus
be held by one possessed Of the cleo
toral qualification aud other digni
ties.
1t has also been stated that thu
late Investigations tend 20 show thai
the Parliamcnts were originally
foundde on the idea of universal sui
frage, tile manifestation Of which wa
the Showing OF hands"
In the British Australian colony
Of Australia, women universally as
sdmedsths right TO vote some fnu'
years ago. having found, that the law
had, probably inadvertently, been SC
framed as to permit them. It works
admirably, according to all reports
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-11-24

Our markets indicate the coming
OF bleak and dreary winter. Fruits
have YEARLY disappeared and those
exposed for sale are of an inferior
grade and highin price. Water and
musk melous have given us the so by
and the same can be said of peaches.
Cranbcrries have made their appear.
aEce in limited quantitlcs' Oysters
and fish are high, meats moderate in
price. Eggs are scarce. Pens, ink
and paper arc stationery. Lard, old
enough to go alone. Potatoes are
plenty. New mllk is unchanged. Bro
gans are heavy, but generally firm.
Seeds are seeds. Molasses goes slow
this cold weather. Yeast cakes and
baking powder are rising. Beer and
whisky has downward tendency,
Beeswax is close. Rags are mixed.
Candles and feathers light. For the
figures see market report.-[Chariton
Patriot.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-11-24


The Chinese Of North Adams con.
tinuc to adhere to their home diet Of
rice, and tea which they brought for
their own use. They also eat beef
and mutton, and ordinary vegeta-
bles. They are clcapy in their
habits, and are beginning to adopt the
clothing which New Englandcrs gen.
ally wear. Some have ceased to
shave the head, which makes vast
change in their appearance; but the
long queue is still carefully retained.
They learn to read and write rapidly,
and many Of them attend the church
es and Sunday-schools. They mix,
however, very little WITH the com.
munity in general-wh,ch is, perhaps,
one reason that they have not learn
cd to smoke aud drink. They are
quiet and respectful, but withal some
what suspicious; for when farmers
have given them apples from their
orchards they have courteously OK.
pressed thanks, but never have tasted
the fruit until they have taken it
home and examined il carefully.