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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-19
NIEXICO.
IrARFz AND TIE sMUGGLERs.


Ex-Confederate Gen. Slaughter publishes i'll
from the charge made before Congressional Com
mittee Of Investigation into the smuggling business on
the BIO Grandc; lie in league during the war with
the Confederate agents engaged importing arms and
exporting cotton across the Mexican boundary:
PRESIDENT JUAREZ AND TIIE RIO GRANDE TRADE.
Having in several Journals OF the United states
statements TO the effect that President Juarez was IN
league with the COnfcderates that ne aided them in
getting ont cotton" and that he furnished them with
arms and ammunition" on which, il is alleged he
realized a handsome profit" deem il my duty 10 make
the following In the Summer of 1863 being an
officer Of tho Confederate army, received an order to
proceed TO Brownsville Texas, and await Instructions for
assignment 10 duty in that department arrived at
Brownsville in September 1863 and short time there
ment Of Texas and had the entire control OF the
administrative duties of that department until Aug 6,
when was placed In command Of the western district OF
Texas with headquarters at Brownsville, my command
embracing the entire frontier Of the RIO Grande had,
therefore, the best opportunity Of knowing the truth or
falsity OF the said charges, and do not hesitate IN
thc-|O far as President JuareZ Is affected
utterly destitute Of any foundation in truth. No
fact was better known 70 myself and brother Onlcers
than that the Mexican Republican Government, and
especially President JuaTez opposed to the Coned-
crate cause, and sympathized with the cause Of the
dent Juarez any agent OF his could have furnished
arms, ammunition aid Of any kind without my know
ing hearing Of IT, The only instance that recOect
of being received by the Confederates through the
Rio GTande frontier in September or October, 1863
A vessel, think the Sea Bird arrived III the port OF
MatamOras loaded with arms for the COnedera(y; II
was Sunday, think, and Gen. Bee employed num-
Der OF COnederates, owners OF lighters, dOmcllaed at
MatamOras to unload the vessel and take the to
Point Isabel. This done without the knowledge Of
the Mexican authorities, who soon AS they became
OF IT, caused the owners Of the lighters to be ar
arrived and captured the vessel and took her To
Vera Cruz, alleging that they believed that the arms
were intended for the Mexican Republican Government
'''' '''i ~ N'' JAMES E. SLAUGHTER.
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THE AMERIcAN-FRENCH RON-CLAD
IN. Editor Of The tribune.


SIR: There is a probability that the French
iron-clad Rochambeau formerly the Dunderberg' but
by W. H. Webb, esq, will have an opportunity Of
displaying her prowess The officers Of the French Navy
look upon the most formidable vessel they have,
and are determined put her 20 the seyerest tests
had opportunity recently Of visiting this terrible e.
CINE OF and cOnyersng with her officers WHO pro-
nOunce her the fastest ironclad in the world, and c1
Bile of performing her eyOutOns with more celety ana
certainty than any vessel OF her tunnage in the navs
Europe. Her battery has been changed since she l't
here and is the heaviest for its number Of any ahua
The French naval officers very retcent in regard u
her performances and her armament but 10 an American
have uniformly been quite communicative, ana our
counrymen have been allowed 10 visit her when Others
have been refused A distinguished French Admiral M
formed the writer months since that he expected
that the PruSs would be the first % feel the weight
the Rochambeau's shot and more than one OF Their
fri gates would sunk by her terrible Americans
viii look forward with much interest TO the performances
OF this wonderful vessel the creation OF our most cee
brated shipbuilder, who has furnished nearly every
navy in Europe with specimens OF his skill and hand-
work. o.
Netc- York, July IS, 1870.
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SAXONY.
AN ASSAULT UPON THE AMERICAN CONSUL AT
LEIPsIC BY AN AMERICAN STUDENT.
- If.or ,,,,ob tvoubla In 20

AN ASSAULT UPON THE AMERICAN CONSUL AT
LEIPSIC BY AN AMERICAN STUDENT.
LEIPsIC, June 27.-After much trouble have
learned very accurately the details of affair which has
excited much attention here and much 10 be re-
gretted II appears that an American student named
Butler who whether from real or imaginary grievances
have not succeeded in ascertanng had entertained
great hostility 20 the American Consul here Mr. Cramer
In the early part of last month he gave order on MI
Cramer TO young friend Of his, Alba c. Lake for the
delivery to Lake of any letters belonging TO Butler and
addressed to the of the Consul Lake very young
scarcely 10 years Of age born in Memphis, Tennes
see and has resided this city for about year. study
ing the German language and mathematics. Butler, who
is a much older person, ayailed himself OF his
extreme youth to persuade him to acts which
Butler himself had not the courage to
do On the 9Th of May Lake presented the order which
was OPEN written small slip OF paper ana let me
Consulate being told there were no letters lie quickly
returned however and demanded the order of Cramer
who refused tn deliver II up, claiming That ne was en-
Titled TO custody Lake grabbed at the order, ana
struggle ensued, but he succeeded IN carrying u on ny
secretng IL in his mouth. Cramer called Lake thief,
and the asserts that CTamcr applied DINER vie ana
opprObriOus epthcts TO him. Lake repeated TINS 10 But
WI strike Cramer on thc nfst COLI
venent occasion. This offered Itself two days laer As
Cramer was passing along the promenade near Pcssen
burg Castle, Lake stepped before him. ana as Ne at
TEMPTED pass Lake received slight blow IN the lacc
Lake WAS at arrested, and released on heavy nail
For this act, notwithstanding the Intervention OF te
friends Of this young man. the Consul insisted that ne
should stand his trial This came on thIce DAYS ago h
account the public character OF Mr. CrncI, ana ms
persscncv the sentence of years imprisonment
arily the at most would have been months
confinement.
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THE CUBAN JUNTA QUARREL-A CARD FROM

THE CUBAN JUNTA QUARREL,-A CARD FROM
To the EdttOr Of The Tribune.
SIR: Carlos del Costello did not flee from
Cuba avoid persecution BY the spanards a. has been
reported When nearly all the members OF the actual
Cuban Junta fed from Havana, he remained there "a
part Of the Centric who sent money TO this country to
buy arms He was arrested in Havana, put in prison,
and ont TO die at Fernando Po He made his escape
from that island, and then came TO New-lork.
Mr.. c. has been concerned In all the cOnsplracies
which have taken place in Cuba since 1913 In each OF
them he has spent much money out OF his own pocket
For this been arrested and put into exile more
than once. There here in NewGOrk several e't
able persons who know that Mr.. c. has spent several
thoueands of dollars OF his money 10 buy powder,
guns cannon, &C. &C. in aid of the Cuban revolution.
When Mr.. c. arrived at New-Iork, via England, the
Cuban Junta requested him to act it, Treasurer but
Mr. c. refused because he disapprOYed or their way OF
doing business. Mr.. c. has always been known a. bit
ter enemy OF the Spanish Government in Cuba. will
say closing that several OF the gentlemen now com
posing Cuban Junta and those who support it, have
had employment under the Spanish Government.
Eetc- York, July Is, 1870 CUBAN.
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OUR CUSTOMS LAWS AND THEIR WORKINGS.

To The Editor n The TribUHe.
SIR: Knowing the interest you take in the
welfare Of country and its business interests lave
taken the liberty Of addressing few inquiries 10 you IN
regard to Customs laws and regulations First. ia
foreign manufacturing establishment establishes .
branch house in this city I'm charge of clerk, the article
manufactured by that firm Is subject Ia al rOortHt
luty-has that firm right to invoice its goods nom
na price the plea that such price the actual cost
Ia them of manufacturing, while its price Ia American
importer, on which he mast pay duty, is considerably
hghcri
Secondly: II IL has such a right how can an hone
American house hope TO ve And II has not what Is
the penalty, and how can AZ be enfOrccdl
am very much in favor OF protective tariff, hut fear
that under our present laws, our American mandarin
ers derive but little benefit from them, the whole enrut
seeming 10 me 20 be secured 10y those foreign importers
who caring nothing for country and not fearing d
ctlOn, or nc any rate disgrace, VIGOROUSLY eNadhs
the lawful duty. ONE OF Your CONSTANT READERS
Ne,c-lork, July l6, 1870
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A RECOGNITION OF SCIENTIFIC ACQUIREMENTs.
To liz Ediknr ~ The TIL bMm

A RECOGNITION OF SCIENTIFIC ACQUIREMENTS.
To the Editor Of The Tribune
SIR Among the appointments cOnfrmedby the
Senate on Thursday, that Of Capt NJ. DWheeer NJ.
Meter and Rener at the U. s. Assay Office Carson
City, Nevada. 1t is which will be received with sin
pleasure not only by his many personal friends but
also by the friends Of science who hail with satis ton
any official recognition of the value OF thorough cien.
tifc education.
Capt Wheeler transferred his name from the roll OF
Harvard College, that long roll Of heroes To which that
Institution largely contributed and Of which the
ton had such To be- proud After "A period Of
earnest faithful service he attained the rank Of Captain
OF Volunteers At the end of the he entered the
Columbia College School OF Mines" from which he was
graduated In high standing, receiving the degree OF Min
ing Engineer Among the alumni Of that institution no
have attained positions OF responsibility and trust In the
community, his claims are equal To the best
The country az large, and the State 10 which he has
been called, have reason To DE congratulated acgu
ing his services N position of such Importance both
of his ability, and evidence that cls
laors not blind to the claims OF thorough thyurt
cal training, accompanied, As IL l. in all OF sccac
schools, by practical course OF analysis and Ia.
lurgy. y.
NeIc- York, July l6, 1870.
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THE ORANGEMEN RIOT.

To the Edttor OF The TrtbHRe.
SIR Police Commissioner Bosworth prints
letter in Fridays TRIBUNE defending Police Captain
for misconduct during Tuesdays riot The Police Com
missioners will have explain how. with all the facii'
ties the system affords riot could rage for several
hours hundreds bc wounded ana several citLons Killed,
without sim lie arrest Of active roter being mado
nor a single policeman injured. CIn1Ss
Aen- lnrk- July Ia. 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-19

from e audience az II was evidently an Mnsion 10 o
delinquency the late President DIR Storr VINO
Romapst When the prizes and degrees were 1lsupeu'
The Alumni Trustees and Faculty adjourned 10 unloJ
where several interesting addresses concerning eOito
and interests were discussed by the Presde
Or GOODWIN State Regent Gen. Martindale MT DUEL
and Others the evening thu was the anai Ie''P
ton and hons given by the senorssin Linden Hall.
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abundance I'm this city, he able to obtain steamer
men and munitions for this Inflated expedition All
this was done in a clandestine way, and without any
sanction ON the part Of reputable ciiizens here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-19

The Count de ROchechou-
art. the French Secretary OF
Legation. and "A number Of
priests and Sisters Of Mercy,
were ruthlessly slaughtered.
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II Is necessary to proper appreciation Oh M az 49,,
display of the power OF elaboration 70 fehehD'r & W
whole story Is an invention, without WoIu OF Iu'u
it. As published by THE TRIBUNE II y tne h'ens.V5 :"
The London Post to whom it II credited ~
nv the Roulnaniacs IL is eXaggeratoh WIN Iu ~
tss1 Of The London Posts lie given ~ an orghal a
match Readers OF the journals which purchase lno
news az the manufacturers whose frequent Ahpohuhs
we have pointed out will gather from c9nparso 81
tbe two accounts how they surfcited, a. Haet Wa
with words words, words" IL was TINS same AH,"la
tion which lately informed the public that Dean Hla
ley's sermon on Dickens based on the palniul history
of Dives negectfu improvdcnce for the enhung'rrd
lazarus" AN OLD WAX CohhislONDLNi'
Netc- York, July IT, 1870.
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LETTERS From THE PEOPLE.
HOW NEWS IS MANUFACTURED.


To me Edftor Of The Tribune.
SIR: The ROumaniaes are in fresh trouble.
Instead prosecuting the news manufacturers who had
imposed upon them they rush to the defense Of their de-
ceivers in the Chinese hoax The zeal Is 80 remark
able as TO indicate completely in the frauds and 10 make
IL worth while 10 recall the facts concerning their lat
one although your silence about 1t has seemed % nd
cate that you don't think the game worth the powder
The second editions Of the afternoon papers Of New
York which buy the Associated Press news published on
July a story Of massacre at Pckn. II given in
ten lines u ruDOr The afternoon, the fourth
editions Of the papers which buy the sOcaed American
Press Association news, published the story at great
length faet and their neutrality-suspicious. the next
morning repeated the gross exaggeratiOn without tho
change OF single word. Here follow, in parallel col
umns what the Associated Press furnished 10 lE lfB
USE and the Amateur Press Association elaboration 81 ~
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RE- TIE AMERICAN PRESS ELAB-
PORT. ORAIiON
The Morning Post has al AdYices from IeLh tllp
dated M Teut-in the particulars Of fearful
T Ok vin0 the particu- bufchcFy OF the French rc-
Ir ~ terrible massacre dents In that city by mob
~ Crtiaps l,v the natives Of Chinese. Upon the 2l-t
of pekn ON the DIST OF that of June organ d mob
month. llnDht' Hi.lI 49,, az NJ 80, = .i-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-19

The Cathedral was also
burned.
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dent. in that city by q mob
OF Chinese. Upon the 2lst
of June an organized mob,
nnbued with an intO.,raut
Hatred of foreigners, ana c--
pecially OF French rcsidenis
in q great mass appeared m
the quarter populated ~
the latter, and immcdiat'.y
commenced beating ana
maltreating all Frencbmen
whom they encOuni'rrL
They, however, met VIII
some resistance. Iuii3mf'
with fury, the Chinese p''-
cured allmanner OF weapons
and with these began o.
dreadful massacre ~ the
French. They entered many
dwellings, sacked them. AZ
tackled the inmates, AID
dra eyed them forth into tire
streets, where they were
beaten with slaves and
|bludge0ns,and stabbed them
with knives. Many we're
Killed or will die from tre
Injuries inflicted. Some OF
the Chinese used firearms
The residence ~ tho
Erenpb CoUsul was broken
into by a party, and himself
and the Secretary 81 the
French Legation were brii-
tally mastered. Some .of
the 0tidcbes were wounded.
The Tabble also killed sew
eral Sisters OF Mercy and a
number OF priests all for
cigncrs - mainly French.
They also beat 20 death sew
|craI Russians. All the
French people 0vertakcn
were killed or shOcklngly
MANNED. Ia fact, the rase
of the Cinnamon appeared
ito be directly expended
upon this class Of f0reignef-.
Not content with Their
fendish work, they repaired
To the Roman Catholic ca
thedral, drove forth tho
worshipers, took possession,
and, after sacking the build
ing, set fire to II, and 1t was
totally destroyed.
anDrsciatioD OF this artistic
The New York herald., 1870-03-13
CR lick E T.
Another "Cruck" English Eleven Promised
for Next Summer-Nnmes and Doings of
the Expected Trnmps.


Another "Cracis" English Eleven Promised
for Next Summer-Nnmes and Doings of
the Expected Trnmps.
All persons who take an interest in cricket will be
glad to learn that an English Eleven viii visit this
country during the present season. From the names
OF the players who engaged it will be seen that
strong array OF talent ls presented. The team will
be "scratchn one, selected from all the great
cricketing counties OF England aud is NOT as stated
BY o sporting journal, 'grne All England Eleyenn
The captain OF the team VIII be Edgar willsher,
OF Kent, who Is one OF the truest and best left
handed bowlers In England. Sussex furnishes
two men, viz.:---James Llllywhite, Jr., and II.
Charlwood,. the former very good bowler, while
the latter Is one OF the promising batsmen
OF the day. In one match last season in England he
made los In single inning. Tom Humphrey is the
solitary representative of Surrey, as also Is John
Smith, OF Cambridgeshre. All the above men,
Eleven in is6s. Hampshire has Southerton as her
representative lie Is Que OF the most successful
boWers Of the day. and his peculiar style will proba-
w. 0scrolt and F. Scock, both fine players, nan
from Nottinghamshre and Essex respectively, while
the big county Yorkshire sends no less than three
Roger Iddison and Emmett, the latter being
the fastest bowler in England at the
present day, and 1t VIII require no small amount OF
pluck to stand up against his cannon ball delivery
Last but by no means least on the liss comes Mr..
w. @. Grace, who Is universally acknowledged to be
the finest player that the world ever saw. This gen.
tleman (ne is not professionally was born in Glou-
cestershire and is at the present time about twenty
two years OF age His batting during the past three
seasons has excited at once the wonder and admira-
ton OF all who nave witnessed it, and he has made
the largest score ever recorded in first class
match, yiz:--223, not out. In the match when he
performed this wonderful feat he had no less than
nine OF the best bowers in England pounding away
at MS WIckets but he kept them intact during two
whole days and saw evory one ol his cofJreS 20 out
The New York herald., 1870-03-13
PORT OF NEW YOsK, MARCH II, 1870.
CLEARED.

st.amsh,p City London (Br), Tibbs Llverpoo-John
Steamship India tBrl Munro Glasgow Henderson Bros
s'enmisnp mSser tNd, "enxe' bremen via souhanp
s!esmshP x1sdne, Edridge Galveston Key wess-c
Steamship Lodona. Hovey. New orleans-C Mallory a
Steamship Mariposa, Kembe. New Oreans-H Cromwell
Steamship western Metropolis, Quick, New oreans-r
Steamship Mercedla, starkey Fernandina- Florida Rail-
ssamshp San Jacinio, Atkins. Savannah W r oarri.
steamship Huntsville, Crowel. savannah--R Lowden.
steamshp Champion, Lockwood, Charleston Ii Morgan
Steamship Regulator. Pennington. Wilmington NC-J Lor-
sleam.hip Louisa Moore saiyear Newbsrn. NcMurray,
Richmond -Old Dominion Steamship Co.
Steamship Knight Johnson Georgetown, Dc-Philips
s,s.m.hp Ts.6:nh: Moore rhaSsgh!s s1 Lorar
ssssmshp Acushnss % Rector New Bedford"Fersuson d
Ship Herschel tNG), Frisdrchs Hambrg-Funch, Edys
Bark EmsIia Ceestina dtap. Amodeo. NapIes-Funch
BARK Volunteer Blake, Gibraltar for msrket-H Russell
Bark Lavinia, Davis, sngua-Brett, Son 4 Co.
Bark Ellen Dyer, Leland. New Orieans-R Drummond
Bark Maggie Mcneil, Smith, New Oreans-N H Birham.
Bark David Nichols Wyman, Pensacola-S Loud Co.
Brig Keystone, Barsor, sagua-J " Elwen 4 Co..
rAs flne~n OF the South, Burns, Jacksonvle-W Ray
Brig Mero.e, arggs, Bucksvire, so-Mter Houghton.
scnr Gen Grant Hughes, Corpus chrs.-B Weinberg.
S an %mnoa sscssay
schr Yankee Doodle, Malsbury, R,chmond-van Brunt
sehr Maloy, Russell y PhllsdsgAi;-5ate,4 Dayton.
schr Senator, Mullins Hartford-Rackett Bro
Steamer Mlville, Renaur. Phladepha-W Wonder
sloop Alchymist, Bydenburg New Haven-Rackett Bro
Steamer Mara, Grumy, Philadelphia
The New York herald., 1870-03-13
THE YOSEMITE VALLEY.
Lecture by Professor Siliman-The splendo,
Of tho DOmes, Cathedrals, Trees nnt

Lecture by Professor Silliman-The splendor
of tho Domes, Cathedrals, Trees and
Scenery.
Cooper Institute was densely crowded last evening"
The occasion Professor Sillmans lecture on the
Yosemite Valley. The hall was darkened, and the
Professor conducted his discourse by Illuminated
paintings, showing with wonderful fidelity the vast
marveis which abound In that interesting region.
He described the valley tasssted by immense maps)
% deep gorge with lateral valleys running nearly
northeast and southwest, OF an average length Of
twelve miles and width OF two miles, crossing the
Sierra Nevada at nearly right angles. The trees
he pictured as unparalleled In the world One
monster was portray ed where ballroom had been
constructed In the trunk having diameter or
twenty-six feet This was the apartment In which
Or. bellows preached to the hernits OF the YOse-
mite. IL was shown conclusvely that this tree was
tnree hundred years Old. This fact was ascertained
by Indications OF yearly growth from the centre to
circumference, IN measurable Btrata, at q point
f0rty Ieet from the ground. So nicely were the cal
Cuatons made that three different scientific autho-
rites c0ncurred IN the same opinion as TO the are
Trees in the Yosemite were ike our arbor WITH
yet OF O distinct Bpecies Going over the Marfposa
grove lecturer TOOK his hearers INTO the curlous
windings Of the stupendously magnificent valley.
pointed out the perpendicular walls or naked
granite ascending to height OF from 1000 to IL 600
feet; the vast Cathedral rocks, fashioned by the
hand Of God resembling the majesty or Notre
Dame; the Washington column an isolated saaft
1900 feet htQh tho North Dome and the indescriOa.
bic half Dome, the grandest sight Of the valley; the
cataracs OF 700 feet fall the rayines lakes edres
clins, mountains and wealth OF verdure ana beauty
The Professor closed by demanding that the Yo-
semitic should not pass into the hands OF squettera
people at large. He was heartily cheered for MS
aole, eloquent and instructive address.
The New York herald., 1870-03-13
hOWlYiSM.

Gang Of Rowdies Enter Lager Hcer
Saloon and Assault a Party Of Germans.
About eight O'Clock last evening company OF
Germans were enjoying themselves, drinking lager
and singing German songs In the saloon OF Christian
Petersen, No. 152 Centre street While thus enjoy
ing Themselves party Of loafers entered the saloon,
and, without any provocation on the part
or the Germans commenced beading them
using as their weapons chairs, pitchers and
tumDlers. Christian Petersen, the proprietor,
who interfered was knocked down and cut about the
face. William Mlnett. OF No. T2 Hudson street. 0tto
Neuman and Henry Shaifer, Of No. 80 First avenue,
also sustained injuries about the head, face and
body. Captain Jolrdan and oillcer Woodbridge en-
tered the saloon While the assault was III progress
and arrested two Of the leaders OF the rowdes, who
Michael Pickett and Matthew Brennan The injured
men had their wounds dressed by DR.. Frazer and
were then sent TO their homes.
The New York herald., 1870-03-13

There is, without doubt, $1,000 tons OF ice stacked
This ice Is slippery property. Indeed Old ice men
say that stacked Ice il VI no account unless 1t Is
properly cared for Over Onehalf OF the stacks are
lett unprotected and the SUMS rays and warm
rains ''honeycomD" them rapidly, and they soon
vanish. II they are handled III the least alter mild
day the greater part OF the Ice falls to pieces and
the labor aud time or stacking is lost.
The above estimate Is fair one, and will not ex-
ceed the amount actually stored. The Superlnten-
dent OF the Knickerbocker1c Ice Company was In town
yesterday but he was cautious ABOUT giving infor-
nation relative to the Ice harvest The weather
to-day Is very cold and the greatest activity notice
Able among Ice men In all Quarlers