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IN A BAD BOX.
A Haytien Diplomat In Trouble-He Visits
Concert saloon and Brings Up In n Station

A Haytien Diplomat In Trouble-He Visits n
Concert Saloon and Brings Up In station
House ."..
Among the guests at the Louvre concert
saloon at the corner of Broadway and Twenty
second street, on Thursday night, was Alfred
Box Secretary of the Haytien Legation, who
for some time past has been enamored OF Fanny
Butler, one OF the "pretty waiter girls" en-
ployed there, unbeknown to his family, who,
with himself, are temporarily stopping at the
st. Germain Hotel Alfred, in his personal APP
pearance, may be attractive in his own country,
but is of rather too dark shade 10 pass muster
in this, being only shade or two lighter than
simon pure "Ole Virginny" negro. But pretty
little Fanny entertained him, probably be-
cause he had plenty of money and knew how to
whole-souled fellow. Night after night he
remained until the girls were allowed to go
to their homes, and then he Invariably accom-
panied Fanny. On Thursday night, or rather
Friday morning, she had favorite who, re
uuested the privilege hitherto allowed the bru
nette, which the latter could not sec,,' and
commenced upraiding her, when, as he alleges
she assaulted him, took his diamond pin from
his scarf, and ten dollars in money from his
pocket. AS they were engaged in their little
unpleasantness, Officer Duff, Of the Twenty
ninth precinct, came along and desired to know
what the trouble was, when Fanny charged
Alfred with stealing five dollar bill from her
hand. AS the distinguished secretary was able
to articulate very little English the story, which
he attempted to relate. was not listened to, and
he was ordered to accompany the officer to the
station house in Thirtieth street. which he de-
clined to do The officer seized him by
the coat collar and walked him along
in double quick time, which SO enraged
him that he drew back his fist and
planted it plump in the ear OF the officer, at the
same time dtawing pistol pointing it at his
head and threatening to blow the 'peelers'
brains out. He was prevented from SO doing by
the officer who wrenched the weapon from his
hand On searching him in the station house q
large dirk knife was found concealed about his
person. Yesterday morning he was arraigned
before Justice Cox, at Jefferson Market, when a
complaint was presented against him by the
officer, charging him with carrying concealed
weapons, Fanny falling to appear against him
In his informal examination he stated he was
thirty-five years of age, born in Hayt, resides in
this city, by occupation Secretary of the Haytier
Legation, and not guilty of the charge prcferret
against him. He was held to bail in the sum o
$400 to keep the peace, Richard Thackray, o
No. "A Exchange place, becoming his bonds
MANN. Y. Herald of to-day.
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LEGAL Ir1THGLIGaMcE.
Enlistment in the Army or Navy Not Deser-
lion of n Wife.

Enlistment in The Army r. %,sS SE Navy Not Deser
This morning in the Court of Quarter Sessions
bis Honor Judge PaXson delivered the following
decision upon q nice and entirely new point
Commonwealth vs. Doran. The defendant is
charged by his wife with deserti0n Tne facts are
that few weeks since he enlisted In the navy, It Is
said while under the influence OF liquor and the wife
brings this charge and asks for an order for her
United States District Attorney Smith appeared at
the hearing on behalf OF the Government, and sug-
gested that this proceeding was the result OF collu-
sion between the husband and wife, in order TO
avoid the consequences OF the enlistment OF the
former. There no direct proof OF this, however,
although at the hearing there evident desire
manifested on the part OF the defendant that an
order should be made; and his refusal to assent to
any allotment OF his pay for the beneht OF his wife
might bear such construction.
The real question for decision in this case is,
whether man who enlists in the navy Is guilty OF
desertion. II is certainly separation from his
family, and 1t may occur under circumstances OF
great hardship to them, yet II Is service which Is
not only legal but highly meritorous Every citizen
service to his country, both in peace and war,
and in time OF war the Government enforces this
duty by the strong arm OF power, and drafts the
citizen into Its service. II the courts were to hold
now that citizen ensting in the army or
navy is guilty OF deserton, should be compelled
to adhere to the same ruling in case we are again
oyertaken iy the misfortune of war For the law is
not made to sult particular cases; 1t is "a rule OF
action" intended for all men alike and for any con-
dition OF affairs To hold that 1t is patriotic duty
for man to enlist in the service OF his c0untry-to
compel the performance OF that duty, by draft II
necessary and then decide that the man who had
is 'GlGt" most Illogical SUCH a view of the case
is opposed to sound policy and might lead TO very
embarrassing results. II the principle contended for
here had been invoked successfully during the late
Rebellion the Army of the Potomac might have been
depleted by the indignant wives who would have
swarmed across the Radpan in search OF their tru-
ant husbands. To show the aosurdity of such pro-
position 1t Is only necessary to state 1t.
This case is dismissed and the defendant is re-
manded to the custody OF the United States au-
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SAD FAMILY HISTORY.
Wife.


Last Thursday the steamer Maggie Hays, on
her way from New Orleans to Memphis eX-
ploded one of her boilers just below Helena,
Ark. Captain Barney c. Martin, the captain of
the boat was badly scalded, and died in few
moments, on board the steamer Commercial,
to which boat he was conveyed after the acci-
dent His body was forwarded by the steamer
r. r, Hudson to Sisterville, West Virginia, for
interment. Captain Martin was married several
years ago to Miss sallie Limebaugh. The
marriage was secret one, and had
never been made public. When the news
of the captains terrible death reached his wife.
she swooned, and has ever since been very much
detected. When the body reached Cincinnati,
Mrs. Martin begged permission OF her husbands
brothers to see the corpse. The request was
finally granted, and when she gaEed upon the
loved features, now cold in DEATH she remarked
10 the brothers, in q significant tone, II will
never trouble you again" The steamer Mary
Ament left for the up5riyer country two or three
hours in advance of the X. r. Hudson, and upon
this boat Mrs. Martin engaged passage for New
Richmond, Ohio. AS she went on board the re-
marked to the captain that she would not long
be separated from her husband. In her CONVEX
sation with him she seemed very despon-
dent and frequently inquired when the Huo-
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THE SALE OF CADETSHIPS.
a Den,al from MIR. J. r. sypher.

We have received the following letter from
Mr.. j. r. Sypher, in reference to his alleged
connection with the sale of the cadetships:-
To the Editor Of The Eue,aing Telegraph:-
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, 1S70.--I see published
in your paper of yesterday especial despatch"
from Washington, which gives the testimony of
one Brooks relative to his application to me to
procure the appointment to a cadetship at West
Point.
1t is true that this man Brooks did, on several
occasions, importune me to procure for him such
an appointment. 1t is not true that ever agreed
to procure one for any price or consideration,
or for any sum named or unnamed. Perhaps l
should have unceremoniously kicked this man
from my presence; but l chose rather
to use mild means, and therefore resorted
to the professional eXpedient of demanding re-
tainer of $4,000, which judged rightly to be far
beyond his ability to pay. followed this de-
mand by the declaration that the acceptance of
this retainer would in no way bind me to pro-
cure for him an appointment; nor had it any
reference whatever to the fact that had bro
ther in Congress. l said to him, further, that
/ would under no consideration recommend for
nomination to the Military or the Naval Aca-
DENY any person who was not in every way
eligible for that position.
was never before, nor have been since this
occurrence approached by any man on this or
a similar subject. This whole affair is the cul-
mination of a conspiracy of the parties who
were leagued to defraud the Associated Press,
and this personal attack is in retaliation for the
part was compelled to take in their exposure.
Respectfully, j. Il. SYPHER
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reached since it touched that figure in its upward
movement after the suspension OF specie payments,
seemed too tempting figure to importers; and uD-
der Tear OF their appearance In the market the
shorts deemed It wise 10 cover and their purchases,
together with some for customs, rallied the market
and brought the premium back to 1872, from which
1t receded again to y, continuing TO nuctuate be-
tween that figure and 1l9A up TO the close OF bus-
ness IL Is difficult to tell at this time what influence
the proposed revision OF the budget by the Commit
reduce the appropriations for the year to
the extent OF 50000,000, will have upon the
premium. The statement that such was the inten-
ton OF the committee was repeated In the street by
vassed but ts effect upon values canRot yet be de-
termined. 1t should be borne in mind that when
Mr.. Boutwell, submitted his estimates for the cur
rent year he solicited an appropriation OF $50
In excess OF last year. This amount, we are In
formed was subsequently, upon conference with the
Ways and Means Committee, reduced to about
S3S,000000. The inquiry Is pertinent at this time
whether the proposed reduction we now hear OF Is
to be upon Mr.. Boutwell's estimates either orr
gnally submitted or since amended. or upon last
years appropriation. It.
''IIolders OF gold had their balances carried at
rates ranging from 5k down 70 per cent, and eN-
ceptionay vt 'fat' or free Of interest a cOnside-
rable Increase in the street interest in the market Is
apparent from the above figures.
1.-THE money market showed shade more activity,
the regular rate on Governments being live per
cent and on stocks five and six. Some balances
were left over at four, but that figure to-day was
exceptional.
Foreign exchange was steady, without change
in rates. -
"The Government market resisted the bearish in.
nuence exerted by the decline in gold and was firm
with moderate activity, gaining strength from the
announcement that the Funding bill was made the
special order in Congress for Wednesday next Al
the close the market was oil the best figures, bnt
still strong" '..i 81
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TAXATION.
The Presidents DecisiOn In Favor of Re-
fucsiOu.

The Presidents Decision In Favor of Re-
ductiOn. a
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Two members of the
Ways and Means Committee had some talk
last evening with the President, and the remarks
made were to be reSorted to the full committee.
He said that last fall he was of opinion that we
would do better to go on rapidly as possible in
buying up and Canceling our bonds, so as to re-
duce Dur debt, and in this view had recon-
mended that we hold our tax and tariff rates
generally at the present figures, so as to have
large surplus for use by the Secretary of the
Treasury in cutting down the Indebtedness.
He had thought good deal about this matter,
he continued, and had somewhat changed his
opinions as to the policy that should be pursued
He was satisfied that il would be better for the
country TO have reduction of taxation, that
the people were anxious for 1t, and that Con-
gress could not well do less than meet this ex-
pectation. In his opinion we night make a
reduction of twenty millions In the receipts
from internal revenue, and he would very readily
sign bills looking to such a reduction II passed
by Congress. Something was said about the
Funding bill now before the Senate, and he re-
marked that he himself was not so confident as
some persons seem to be that we can negotiate
a par loan at four and half or five per cent.
interest 1t might be well to pass the bill, but
he doubted if we could do much under 1t this
year. .hH .FI Ef.r-
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: NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Stocks steady. Money
easy at soc per cent. Gold, 119H. Five
twenties, 1862 coupon, 115l6; do. 1854 do, l14lS;
113N do 1868, 118k; 1O0s 1929; Virginia 6s, new,
&C.; Missouri 6s, 9Oa; Canton Company bss Cum
berland preferred, 937s Consolidated New York Gen.
tral and Hudson River 975S; Brie, 26%; Reading
e7A; Adams Express, 90; Michigan Central, 12l !;
Michigan Southern, sI.; Illinois Central, l49 (;
Island, 1901 Pittsburg and Fort Wayne, 192; West
ern Union Telegraph, 84s<. H..- 80 -. ~
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lARR & LADNER, Banker5, report this mornings
THE NEW YORK MONEY MARKET:
From the N. Y. Herald.

'sThe feature OF the market here continues to be
the movement In gold, which still exhibits very de-
cded indsposition to yield In either direction TO any
great extent under speculative influences. The pre-
sent disposition among operators, however, Is de-
cidedly bearish the price having early this morning
been forced down to 49, at which figure It opened IN
the room The bears were assisted in securing tns i
decline by the apparent reduction OF Mr. BoutWes
currency balance, e,n 70 the extent Of currency y
on hand this day week, which taken
together with his strength IN respeSSt 10
coin on hand, over and above gold certihcaees,
seemed 70 favor larger sales next month.
"GoId at 11s, however, the lowest point II mas YET
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FROM NEW ENGLAND.
RniIrnnhAccident.

sPRNeFELD, Mass, Feb. 19.-The express
freight train, due here from Boston at 1875
o'clock last night, was thrown from the track at
Wilbraham. accounting for the delay in the ar
rival Of the owl passenger train. One man was
injured by the accident
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General Sigel recently wrote the editor of
the Baltimore Enthusiastically would
have been well pleased with the office of Asses
not only whether ! should be provided with a
position, but the political principle was involved
whether or not the German element in general
was to be recognized by the Federal Govern
ment. For that reason | was obliged to act as
/ did. know very well the difficulties which
stood In our way, and am in no manner, there
fore, astOunded at the result"
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FROM EUROPE.
rhis HIornins's Quotations.

BY ths Anglo-ANe Cable.
LONDON, Feb. l9-11 A. M-Amercan securities
open firm. us Five-twentes OF 1862, ss1<; 10-i0s,
s4A. Stocks quiet Erie Railroad, 2O4. $50 I
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 19--Noon.-Cotton opens quiet
The sales to-day are estimated at 10000 bales
BREMEN, Feb. 19.-Petroleum closed active last
evening at thalers groats. At Hamburg the
closing price 10 marc bancOs and IL schilings.
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FROM TIE SOUTH.

The Monarch mt Annapolis.
ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 19.--The British iron-clad
Monarch reached here at 10 o'clock this morning.
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
Nor additional Moyins Ns,Os zee Tnstde pro,s
lBu IeLelraph.)


(By Ielegraph.) -...
NEW YORK, Feb, 10. - Arrived, steamships Main,
from Bremen: City OF Cork from Liverpool; and
Columbia from Glasgow.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. ...,.. FEBRUARY 10
STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EVENING TELEGRAPH
OFFICE
ia. M.......2sl II A. M.......S4 2P. M......gs
CLEARED THIS MORNING.
Schr West Wind, Townsend Fall River, Sinnickson
Schr Lena Hunter Perry New York, do
Schr Maggie Van Dusen, Compton, Lynn, do.
Schr Clara Davidson, Jetfrles, Lynn, do.
Schr Hazleton, Gardner, Taunton, do'
ARRIVED THIS MORNING.
Steamer Diamond State, Wood, 13 hours from Bal
timore, with mdse. TO A. Groves, JI. - /.
Brig Five Brothers, at this port Yesterday irom
schooner In lat 81 H. long IS S7 with foremas gone
and part OF main and mzzenmasts standing, I'M
doubtedy the Ramon de AURA Gt neoce ~, bor Sagus'
at anchor 18th inst. OF Chincoteague. The tug
America left the Breakwater this morning TO assist
heP RO Alice Lea, Foster, s9 days from Lisbon, with
salt and corkwood to Jose de Bessa Guimaraes W e
Schr d. Clifford, Jirrell, days from Savannah, with
old iron to A. Whitney q Sons. fe
ois Schr Mary Bowman, Recap, from Miville
schr F. B. Cotton, arrived yesterday, is consigned
to Geo. G. Carson Co.
WENT TO SEA. ,a
nth inst. ship Ladoga for Cork for orders. Q
MEMORANDA.
Steamship Saxon, Sears, hence at Boston yester-
Scar Jasper Fowler from st. John, NJ b., for PHI
ladeipha, at Holmes Hole s A. M i7th inst
Schr Mary ID. Cranmer, Cranmer, for Phiadephia,
sailed from Providence 18th inst. 80
Schr Fly, Carter, hence, at Providence litn INST
Schr Rachel Seaman, Seaman, cleared at Boston
10th inst for Bath, to load for Pniadelpnia
Schr Annie May, May, from Phlladelphla, at New
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Still Another Denial-A Telegram from Hon
Leonard Myers. ,

To the EdlsoyIlf The EUeni'g Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The charge against
me in the EUening Herald is utterly and
maliciously false. / never made any such ap-
pointment directly or indirectly. My appointee
at the Naval Academy is Charles G. Mccartney,
the son of private soldier in my district who
died in Andersonyille Prison. $50
LEONARD MYERS,
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SECOND EDITION
xATHsT Bx rnLuaRAPH.

Commander seely and the Cruelties
on the Steamer Pawnee-The
Monarch at Annapolis
Another Whisky Case De-
cided in Favor of
the Government
"A Railway
Accident. ..
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NDY Itf.TupHl ..
NEW YORK. Feb. 10. - Arrived, steamships MAN,
from Bremen City OF Cork, from Liverpool; and
Columbia, from Glasgow.
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PORT OF PHILADELPHIA .... FEBRUARY /

STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EVENING TELEGRAPH
OFFICE.
IA. M.......2s II A. M.......84 2 p. NJ. .86
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WENT TO SEA.
nth inst, ship Ladoga, for Cork for orders.
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schr F. B. Cotton arrived yesterday, is consign,
to Geo. g. Carson Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-22
CONVENTION OF scHooI-BooK PUBLISHERS.

On the 18th inst. q Convention of School
Book Publishers from all of the principal cities in the
Union held in this city for the purpose Of reOrgan
ling the trade and 10 abolish the agency system which
IL claimed about to undermine and destroy this
branch OF the book business. The follOwing'named
houses were represented: ID. Appleton Co.. Harper &
Brothers, Wilson, Brakeman, Taylor Co.. A. Barnes
Co.. G. scribner Co., Sheldon & Co., Woolworth, Aims
worth d Co., Taintor Co., and others OF New.York
Cowrerthwa Co, Moss Co.. Bliss GO, Sewer Barnes
& Potts Hunt d Sons OF Philadelphia; A III. English
g. Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa; Wilson, Hnkle Co. Of Cincin-
NATL ]. p. Morton 4 Co. Louisville, XVI g. & G. ".
Sherwood Chicago. Boston also fully represented
by parties from houses of Brewer Tileston, H. e.
Davis & Co., Thompson, Bigelo1 Brown Crother d
Brewster John L. Storey aud others. number OF firms
and that could not DC present. sent letters APP
proving OF the movement.
Its now over twenty years since agentswere nrst EN-.
poyed by nearly all the leading publishers la the .oun-
try Formerly the issues OF new books found their way
into schools through merchants who purchased their
sentaDHua supplies from the booksellers III tho large
means Of agents, and for time the plan worked well
there has been larger extent OF territory
$50 able bodied men engaged In presenting the GAINS
Of the books published by twenty extensive establish
ments. 30 may men in the fed, frequently meeting IN
squads Of eight ten in an important city where
change in textbooks Is contemplated, each o me elgh
OF ten opposed the other, with competing series %
books II IS not strange that some sharp practice IS re-
sorted TO- every man striving for success Ia securing Inc
30 sharp has The practice become, that while every
agent Instructed by his employer obtain Prize for
the books he has still Discretionary power, and II every
hlLg else fails he u. and Offers his bOOEo fTec Tor
frtt introduction, nnd assumes all expenses ~ no
change The reason Why there arc so many changes ~
s,.oS DoGh Of Which plrers complain IS WAY thIr aio
2lsenes 81 Readers and spelling books. Published F ns
many houses, ten seTics Of Biographies. u Of hnc
ues u Oi ufdmnas, ]. different series OF copy 9ooa a.
iOi general uEdspeclhc. 10 publishers are uhC looks
on the sciences by many more, with twelve To- Ietn
houses That issue Of classical bools aud books
tachhg tho modern laIglagcs nud various oih Nt.
bmCs on special subjects ana tic LifLtr bf"ichh 81
study 10 bang an tu,-c 10 tfo direct hubc. 81 INC
teacher hLd school rrtcts has been Lcnio ono Tue
province oi an agent ~ the late Convention wac u,-
cided 10 DRINK ali school books DcIOtc lie pubic by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-22
TIE PROPOSED MASONIC TEMPLE.

a summons to all Free and Accepted MasOns
in this city requiring them to assemble last evening in
the rooms Of Hope Lodge, No IA, +. and A. NJ, in CON-
piance with order of the Grand Master OF the State
has been published for the past few days. At large
crowd had collected at the designated place. Alter
Hope Lodge been opened in due form by the Master
w. A. Anten the meeting was called from labor 10 re.
freshment and the Lodge being IT refreshment under
the charge OF j. W John Gorman acting the doors were
thrown open and the meIubers OF the fraternity gen
orally admitted Mr. German introduced as the first
speaker NJ W. John W. SmoBs L. u. NJ, who IN abort
speech announced that the object OF the meeting was TO
urge the building OF Masonic temple and an asylum for
aged Masons and TO receive subscriptions for the objects
Ground has been purchased on the corner OF siathave.
aud Ninetythrdst at cost 0f $4,000 In the coursc
OF hi. remarks Mr. Slmons warned his auditors that the
Council at Rome using its Influence tO put down
Masonry, as opposed to religion, and said that they
should show them that ts influence was bene1cent. L.
w. James II. Austen G T., followed with some remarks
I'm advocacy Of the objects. When the subscription book
opened Mr. simons headed the list with $780, and his
example followed ~ many Others III smaller
amounts.
Meetings for the purposs TO he held in all the
lodges In tlls city.