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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19


Eastern Question and the Franco-Prus-
sian War.
The series Of special kilograms from Europe
which appears In our columns to-day, en-
braces matter of the very highest importance,
and presents news of the greatest interest
Our correspondents report from London, Ber-
lin, Frankfort, Vienna and Lille, under date
of yesterday evening, 80 that in some
instances few hours only have elapsed since
the first delivery of the letter in the tele-
graph Office abroad and its presentation to the
American public in print
Our special writer's speak of war and OF
''rumors of war" They detail the progress
of the Eastern question excitement which was
provoked by the delivery Of the Russian note
on the subject of the revision Of the treaty Of
Paris; and inform us equally of the move
ments of the French and Prussian armies in
the field, the hopes and jealousies of their
commanders and the almost certain lombard
ment of Paris by the Prussians. There were
consequently prevalent in Europe at one and
the same moment new cause of alarm for the
peoples in the clamor Of another war, with
all the sad and melancholy realities of
the consequences Of the struggle for
Paris. Prussia was likely to remain
perfectly neutral on the Russo-Eastern COM
plication-neutral so far as may be possible.
The Berlin government, indeed, views the
crisis with great equanimity, King Williams
Cabinet regarding the Russian demand as a
natural event in the history of diplomatic pro-
gress since 1856, and Germany, generally,
inclining to the opinion that Napoleon had
demoralzed the feelings of the executives
towards the sanctity Of treaties by his open
announcement some few years since that ''the
treaties of 1915 were at an end" Peace was
uppermost in the minds of the citizen nation
alities. Frankfort, which had been deeply
excited on the Eastern question, was
treasured. Vienna sympathized with Cabi-
net alarm for moment, but Vienna was again
calm An idea had seized hold of the public
mind that the Russian war movement agitation
was in reality undertaken in the interest Of
the Prussians before Paris, with the view of
aHordlug 10 tue outsiue Worlu sometuInS "
talk about while King William perfected his
final arrangements for an assault on the be-
sieged city. Our special kilograms indicate,
as will be seen, desire for the maintenance
of peace between Russia, Turkey and the
other great Powers. The advices intimate,
also, that the European cabinets are anxious
for the adjustment of peace between France
and Prussia, and that it is very probable the
mist of the oriept may have been utilized for
a moment to veil some ministerial movements
in that direction from the eyes Of the peoples.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

INDIAN OUTRAGEs IN TExAs-We publish
to-day accounts Of fresh Indian outrages in
Texas These reports are corroborated by
the testimony Of the Quaker Indian agents
themselves, and therefore ought to be entitled
to credence. The government should look into
these matters at once, and if any change be
deemed necessary in regard to President
Grants Indian policy there should be no hesi-
fancy about adopting it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

RECONSTRUCTION OF PARTIES. The Spring.
field (Ill.) Register, democratic organ, does
not endorse the views of the Chicago Tribune
about the necessity Of a reconstruction Of
political parties, and holds to the doctrine that
the democratic party ''prefer defeat to re-
nouncng principle" 1t depends altogether
upon what that principle is. 1t is sometimes
to party's interest to ignore principle
that is, if its ambition be to insure the success
of principles more vital and enduring
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

THE PRESIDENT, it is said, has deliberately
gone to work upon his annual message, which
will be submitted to Congress upon the reas-
sembling of the two houses in December. 1t is
to be hoped that he will rise to the grandeur of
the occasion, and strike out bravelv for the
manifest destiny" Of the republic
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

TIE ALABAMA CLAIMS BILL.-A caoie
te,eoram from London, dated yesterday, says
that q despatch from Secretary Fish on the
subject Of the Alabama claims bill had been
roca,ved at the United States Legation. Earl
c-.nv;,Ie vas ont of town. We are told, also,
that the English politicians were again IN a
..consternation" relative to the American aoes-
ton. England is very nervous Just now
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

THE WAR SPIRIT IN North GERMANY.--Dr.
Jacoby, who made speech against the an
nexation Of Alsace and Lorraine, and who for
the same was thrown into prison, has failed to
secure place in the new German Parliament.
This reveals the feeling of the German people.
Even the German liberals refuse to comfort
France.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

PREPARING FOR DEFEAT~--The French at
Orleans, it appears, had collected large num-
Der of boats to be used in crossing their army
to the southern bank of the Loire in case of q
defeat in the impending battle. This does not
look much like cutting way through at oil
hazards for the relief Of Paris.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

Dr.. GwIN, formerly United States Sena-
tor from California, whilom Duke OF
Sonora" in Mexico, and holder in fee of
other distinguished land titles, has turned
up in Salt Lake City. What! Is the old
silver-haired veteran going to turn Mormon
----A--srs-.r4sss >, Il ~.
Isn't he s.leetle" too old
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

WHITE MEN LOOKING UP.-The Democratic
Executive Committee of West Virginia have
issued an address in effect congratulating the
white men in the State that they are at last
as good as niggers." The democracy are
ruovinu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

ONLY One AND No MogE.--The recent
.sturn-over'-as it is called out West--or the
Chicago 7as5une, has but one defender among
the republican press in Illinois--the Quincy
Herald. This looks bad for the weuld-be
revenue reformers" in that quarter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19
The Present Situation Of tho Eastern
Question.


Question.
The English Cabinet remains divided in
regard to the policy to be pursued with refer
ence to the demands OF Russia, and Parlia-
ment will probably be called for next week.
In the meantime Mr.. Odo Russell has been
despatched to Versailles to obtain categor-
cal answer from Bismarck to the question,
(which side will you take?" Austria is sub
missive and strongly deprecatory Of war.
Won Beust mistrnsts his own powers and
wants to resign. Russia remains calm and
unyielding, towering head and shoulders in her
dignity above the pettier nations about her.
whom her single word has put in such helpless
fury Prussia, it is understood, thinks there
is no cause for alarm. The whole matter can
easily be settled. All that is required is a
clear understanding and a conciliatory dispo-
sition. The general tenor Of the news this
morning indicates a more peaceful disposition
on all sides, though there is no cessation of
tie preparations for war While Russia shows
no unwillingness to submit the matter to a
Congress, she is reported to have massed her
sary, for swoop into the territory Of Austria,
and while the peace party in England is still
anxious to compromise, the popular feeling
favors taking up the Russian gauntlet. The
question Of war or peace is still evenly balanc-
ing in the scales.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE is well exemplfed
In the determination Of number Of Western
railroad managers to establish handsome
ticket offices in London and other European
American railroad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

NOTHING ELSE TO Do.-The republican
associations Of the-city are turning each other
ont of the party church. Let them, keep it
up, and they viii all be turned out in. a year
or two.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

EUROPE. George Francis Train has not been
heard of for five days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

GERMANY ONE AND INDivIsIBLE. THE con-
solidation of Germany as nation is almost
complete. Baden, Bavaria, Hesse, Saxony and
Wurtemberg are within the fold and almost set
tied in their places at the family table. The
household arrangement is not just exactly COM
plete to-day, but it will be soon. The Eastern
question agitation hurried the smaller Powers
to seek refuge near the domestic hearth. Bis
marck is very lucky statesman. While the
outside nations are troubled the PrussiaR
Premier grows fat and is happy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

How THE REPUBLICAN BREAK TAKES IN
THE SOUTH. The Richmond Wig, comment
ing upon the pending ''little unpleasantness"
in the radical ranks, remarks that the ''signs
of the times admonisb all that the period for
close, narrow political corporations, whether
ultra radical or ultra democratic. is rapidly
passing away, and that the successful combi-
nations Of the future must be formed on more
liberal and expansive principles, must ignore
the dead past and must embrace new and
living IDEAS" This is precisely the position
of Governor Hoffman and other democratic
leaders in this State, and il would not be sur
prising to see, finally, the doctrine accepted
by tae democracy all over the country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

Russia.
In view Of the probable clashing OF the
stalwart grenadiers Of Russia and the sturdy
guardsmen Of England it is well 10 take
cursory glance at the military resources Of
the two nations. England, 1t Is well known,
has mere nominal army ready for service.
Protected by the sure barriers of the English
Channel and the North Sea from external foes,
she has devoted herself rather to the CONNER
cial arts than the arts Of war, and II she has
kept pace with the rapid improvements in the
science Of attack and defence at all, it is mainly
in the construction and arming of her immense
navy. Her supremacy in war lies altogether
in her naval armament. Britannia rules the
waves, but she cannot be certain of ruling any
thing else. In the war now threatening she
may furnish an army Of one hundred
and fifty thousand disciplined soldiers, but
not more, and how will such military
mite fare in conflict where halfmilions
are the minimum of individual armies, and
where poor defeated France, crushed and dis
organized, still brings CALAMITY up to the front
her six or seven hundred thousand? In the
Crimean war England hardly furnished more
than fifty thousand men. In the more recent
Abyssinian expedition she probably en-
ployed twenty-five thousand, more than
half of whom were detached from her East
India forces These are discouraging statis-
tics with which to enter war-a war, too,
which may not end merely with the revision
of the treaty Of Paris or the confirmed neu-
tralization Of the Black Sea- but, If we may
actually engaged, may become war for
national life or death, and result in crushing,
dismembering, rending limb from limb the
great Powers that commence it full Of heart
and hope.
Russia, like Prussia, is always ready. She
for years has considered peace merely fine
chance to extend her internal improvements
and prepare for war. She has had fourteen
years of uninterrupted peace in which to do
this, and although no official data of the con-
dition Of her army has recently been given,
it is safe to presume that in that fourteen
years she has succeeded in equipping and
training her soldiers to an equal proficiency
with any force opposed to her. She probably
has six or seven hundred thousand men for
service, and conveniently at hand in case of
need. The bravery of her soldiers and the
skill of her engineers and generals were fully
demonstrated in the defence Of Sebastopol.
The other Powers most likely to drift or be
driven into the war-Austria, Italy and
Turkey-have larger armies than England,
and united will present formidable array
against the Gar. But the game of war is
very uncertain, and skill, courage, interior
lines and the improvements of science, usually
''put up the cards" from the first against any
excess of unmilitary muscle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

A DISAPPOINTED RADICAL Baltimore
american (radical organ) confesses its disap
pointment at the result of the election in the
Maryland Third Congressional district, and
says ''The fact stands out patent to all that,
even with the addition Of the colored vote, the
republican party is in a minority in every
county in the State, excepting Anne Arundel. !"
Then there is one State at least and that one
of strong Southern affiliations, in which the
democracy still more than hold their own, not
withstanding the republicans claim to be SO
heavily strengthened by negro enfranchisement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

VENEZUELA is undergoing another revolu-
ton. Although the recent battle Of Bonquese-
meto resulted most disastrously for Guzman
Blanco, the iusurgent, almost annihilating his
army, he succeeded in collecting his shattered
forces and with them defeated the government
troops near Truxillo after hard fight which
lasted four days. 1t is reported that in a sub
sequent engagement the government forces
, were completely routed and that Guzman
Blanco was proclaimed President Of the vene-
zuelan Republic
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

CANADIAN IMMIGRATION INTO LOUISIANA
The New Orleans Bulletin is advocating the
migration of Canadians to Louisiana 1t
alludes especially TO the French Canadians,
and says arrangements have already been
forwarded to Louisiana Immediately. This is
literally 'going to extremes" in the matter OF
immigration. It is novel idea that Of
replenishing the agricultural labor in climate
like that of Louisiana.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

The RUSSIAN QUESTION In WALL STREET
The spectators in the Gold Room yesterday
were indisposed to take so hasty view of the
crisis in Europe as affecting their interests in
the precious metal. Hence, while prices at
than those reported on one occasion the day
previous, gold was less excited and required
great deal Of bidding to move up to 1l34,
which is two "points" below the highest figure
of Thursday. The great fzzle in gold last
summer, when it flew up to 1893 and tumbled
back to 1l3, is not forgotten by the unlucky
buyers who then ignored the appreciated
credit Of the country and the inconsistency of
such an unnatural advance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

CAN WIFE SUE HUSBAND ?-The ques-
ton whether q wife can sue her husband has
been recently decided in an Iowa court. 1t
seems that husband borrowed one Thousand
dollars from his wife and then deserted her.
The wife sued to recover the money, the hus-
band demurred on the ground that wife can-
not sue her husband The Court everruled
the demurrer and gave damages for plaintiff
in seven hundred dollars. No doubt this was
a righteous decision, SO far as it went. But if
the decision be sound was not the wife enti-
tied to the full amount borrowed, with interest !?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

BOOTHS THEATRE, 2sd st.. se,ween 9Th ana avs
RIP VAN WINKLE. Matinee at 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, Twenty fourth s.-MAn
AND WIFE. Matinee at IL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

GRAND OPERA HoSsE, corner Of 9Th av and 23d st.
LES BBIGANDs. Matinee at 2.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

FOURTEENTH STREET THEATRE Theatre Francais>--
Matinee at Ik-ADRIKNNE LEooUyRIER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

GLOBE THEATRE 72s Breadway.-yAErEry ENTER
rANMENr, 40. Matinee at ~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

A WESTERN BREACH OF PROMISE CAsE.-The
Davenport Qowa) G0zette has the following
quaint way of putting a breach of promise
case cut West -
A fine looking woman, a hundred and eighty
two FOUNDER without chignon or paner entered
suit In Keokuk against her weak wizened faced
purblind, four times widowered, eighty FOUNDER
landlord to recover damages for breach Of PROMISE
two thousand dollars being the amount claimed
she got ten dollars.
The West is fast becoming as famous for
breach of promise as some parts of it INDIANA
and Illinois, for example), have long been for
divorce cases. The frequency Of both show
q sad state Of moral sentiment among our
thriving Western States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

people to the precepts Of the Koran; but
med represents order only, and order has been
greatly shaken in the Ottoman empire by the
introduction Of Christian and modern ideas.
In fine, there is no real strength in the fan
cied coalition. The ties that would seem TO
bind it together are ropes Of sand, and the
Cabinets OF the different Powers would inf
nitely prefer peace to war. England alone is
in position where, perforce, she must assert
herself fearful as she is Of losing the great
highway that leads to her Oriental possessions.
England, indeed, with all her intrgues, is now
in difficult position. France, her grand ally
in the entente cOrdiaye, is stricken down while
she has stood aloof. She is stripped OF indie
pendent, initiative power, and, like the fox in
The fable whose tail had been shorn from him
in a trap. she seeks to persuade the other
Powers that they, too, would be more safe
and prosperous without that useful append
age. Should she prevail there will be ceali-
ton against Russia, to take effect at an early
date. Should she fail the Cossack period OF
Europe would recommence-that is to say, the
weight of great Power at the North would
press so heavily upon the polii cal status OF Eu-
rome that the latter would have to be revised
in every part. Russia, as we have shown,
demands equal rights upon the Black Sea,
and control of the Black Sea commerce means
supremacy in the East Tho Khedive OF
Egypt already begins to take position sor an
;ndarandanca lnno desired and now ia a fair
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

LIMA EDwIE's THEATRE. 72o Observation-Disclosures
ROMEO JAFrIE JENKINS. Matinee at2.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-19

THE DAILY HERALD, published erery day in ne
seoy Four cents per copy. Annual subscription
price S12.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-23

NOR RENT-THAT LARGE AND C0MM0.
dious building situated at the corner OF
Charleston avenue and New Madison street,
known as the CHARLESTON HOUSE.. This
house has lust been thoroughly repaired, and
is most eligibly situated for Hotel or Eating
House, 70 the Memphis and Charleston rail-
road depot. Terms easy; Il, Ag gI gt 70
11oru-Qe R7 Front street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-23

KosKoo.-TEis medicine Is rapidly
gaining the confidence of thepeople, and
the numerous testimonials of its virtues,
given by practitioners of medicines,
leave no doubt that it is safe and re-
liable remedy for rxpURITY OF THE BLOOD,
that speaks in hig terms of its curative
properties, and give a special recon-
mendation of Koskoo to the practitioners
of medicine. This is, we believe, the first
instance where such medicines have been
officially indorsed by the faculty of any
of the medical colleges. and reflects great
credit upon the skill of DR.. Lawrence,
its compounder, and also puts Koskoo"
in the VAN of all other medicines OF the
present day.-Frons the Norfolk Daily
Journal, December IL, 1869. IT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-23

F.S. DAVIS ARRESTED. The arrest
at New York of Frank S. Davis, Presi-
dent of the First National Bank of this
city; atthe instance of George r. Rutter,
President of the ex-National Bank of
Tennessee, was not unlocked for, at some
favoring opportunity by those acquaint-
ed with the fact that Rutter had been
arrested and imprisoned at the instance
of Davis, who was security on the bonds
of the former, and thought by such pro-
ceedure to force security The damages
claimed by Rutter are laid at $50, 900,
which, if obtained, will set the great
9papeier on his pins again 1t is claim
ed thaE Davis. caused the arrest of Rut-
ter through malicious motives, but it was
to save himself as Rptter's security.
Some interesting developments are an
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-23

they are French, Prussians, Irish or
Americans, we cannot say, but we do
know that their services can be pro-
cured.
By telegram from Cairo to James T.
Bourne, agent, we learn that the elegant
steamer Natchez will arrive at this port
tonight and depart at Z o'clock to-mor-
row morning for Vicksburg and New
Orleans.
Capt Thornton Jacobs New Orleans
and Red river steamer will be launched
to-day from David Barmore's shipyard.
at Jacksonville.
The Virginia makes another trip be-
fore laying up.
The Indiana has been laid up at Pa
ducah
The Pat. Cleburne will arrive to-mor-
row, and departs Monday evening for the
Arkansas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-23
Religious.

l9Dr. Ford viii pfsaeb as usual at
the Central Baptist Church 'fabeF-
nacle tomorrow night. We had sup
posed he had left the city, but it was a
mistake = Es. EI Oh
Res. DAVID Walk having sufficiently
recovered from mis- late illness, will
preach in the Linden Street Christian
Church Sunday at l0l am. and SPIN.
Preaching at the First Baptist Church
tomorrow Sunday by the pastor, DIR.
Burns, at lOl am. aud 81 pm. Bible
class and Sabbath school at 81 an.
We are requested to state that the
Rector of Calvary Church will deliver
sermon tomorrow morning on The
Ipfallibiiity Of the Pope"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-23

TIE VARIETIEs.-Determined to win
the good will of all, Jimmy Schooles
tried the experiment of giving away half
hundred Panama hats the other even
ing, in which he was successful without
rival. His capital stage manager,
Charley White, is always getting up
somethipg piquant, and will present a
bill of varieties this evening never sur
passed. A surprise is in preparation
for the audience, and we should aot be
sstonished if it came off this evening.
1t is worth while going to see at any
rate
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-23

PIcxIc PLAeE, OF CeFTaGs GRovE, is
the name given to the one hnndred acre
tract to be sold in lots Of from two 10
thirty acres, at public anction, on We'd
nesday morning next. This property is
delightfully."- situated on the new Raleigh
road, only two and half miles from
Court Square. We refer our readers to
the advertisement Of the agents, Pass
more & Rufin. t3ha''t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-23

REcoRDER's CoURT.-There was quite
lively business done-the arrests num-
bering twenty-four in the upper, and
nineteen at the lower station. Of these
seven were Irish, twenty-one Africans
and fifteen American. The fines were
S239, ofWhich 500 was collected. Among
the arrests were two State cases, Wash
ington Stepney and JaeksOn Fletcher,
two negroes, on a charge Of stealing
Matt Wardiow paid Sl4 for selling whisky
without a license. Three who had been
sleeping cut we're furnished with lodg-
ings, and three more we're removed from
the streets to the station-hoass. Betty
Colon was slightly fined for keeping a
disorderly house.