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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-20

R QGERs l. SONS GENUINE PENKNIvES-A
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def W q 3W 1913 Pennaylyania aYanua
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PIANOS, &c.

PIANOS, ox ,uv cx,x,..,x,
SCHOm AGkER & CO.,
FACTORY, PHILADELPHIA, PENN, USuv
xhich for beauty of and elegance of finish excel
al other For sale rent at reasonable terms slss
.hoee sweet toned BURDETTE CELESTE PAR
Sc r,S ssS' fenna Ave.. bet seh and iSth .tts.
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ARCHITECTS, &c.

N 9. sIARKwEATHER.
~. ARCHITECT,
.ENGNEEk AND SUPERINTENDENT.
All orders promptly executed. DRAWINGS 20,
building At reducea prices once Al the old stAnd
Plant Building. corner New Ysrk avenue and lstl
strotk spl4-ly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
RIO c,Nnys DISTRESSED NEIGHBoR

To the EditOr or the Tri6une'
SIR: The thanks of the residents OF the
Eighth Ward are due you for your very KIND assistance
In breaking up the vile den OF keno, which existed ana
were run with IMMUNITY while Capt. Mcdonald was IN
charge of that precinct and 1t l. source OF great
pleasure FOR the people TO know that there ia one paper
that will take UP the cudge against these dens OF III
auity Ihaye in several instances read IN your paper
abont a man by the OF Biz Candy" and MS dehs
Of keno little thought then that he would ever DE my
next door neghbor But IL appears that your exposures
have had the effect of breaking up his nefarous business
I'm Fourths and that he has selected a. the heN IeL
eZyous for his gang OF thieves and vagabohds 40 iU
broadway Now, Mr.. Editor, as your columns NAY
been so successful in giving relief 10 the el.hs Oh .o
Eghth Ward will YOU be kind enough 10 can te atte
ton of Sup helso this new enterprise of ths ito"
Candy bkoAD"Ai 0ioHH
Nelc York, Aug &c, ISL
I'VE have frequently directed the attention OF the su
pernendent and Capt Burns to the operations oil TINS
gang and that OF Big Murray Eighthst but these a
powerful friends OF the Ring openly defy the police ana
assert that THE TRIBUNE does not kill the business py
exposing 1t the police dare not forcib interfere WIN "
The TRIBUNE does intend 10 give either OF tnoso
rosnes rest but means expose their every movement
and TO note every failure of Capt Burns 10 do us au
Ia the materially
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
CRIMINAL COURTS.

Inhn Jameson. charged with passing cDuhI1IIoIs
Z, ,t tam s,s touoraby dscbirgei yesierir D
Shields ~, .-..-.,t, ID,
William McMulen of No. 62l last III 81 ~ -:
,,,t h. house poscstei about p ~ 90 sanl, =. : - ~. IA
.ep m bel Irrtijed from eaas hr H. IN q t5ucheI
n ,,,srri 10 cut her throat She sqfin9 ~ y G ,oa,
| ,s, .J me b,ds was drawn TIE ehn lls prs
ad lie va. brought before Justice scott al the b 800.
Court Yesterday aul committed Tor q Al ' .,ay
- r,,orsor Market Police Court YESTERDAY,
Ihn U.niey and James Joycr committed iot ,pr.
R4I0, "a oou No Z Grsndst hoISs S,b Il J0u He
stips Of No as West THIRTY srh-st hag,ns rtoma,
Aysaus n T ,ss CsS,, and Ncbae Dgy Of Jersey Wy " ~
81 each or reckless duy.ls p.oxdsr
In the Court of General Sessions before nc, hJ'g Y
Hacieti yesteray the q blwirl ssas spcs Ms
ontIy indicted C. h. Jordan or ou - bss fon
sarah Kely on the uisbt Qf July 10 While 90 sI souis
ne AZ Lon Brewer rnelefrnse csml tla. I,r her Mtp
"a crsc,er and that no forcbe assault was 'ls ahir.
M The Cour, adjourned half hour aud 80 xati usyJ
an. Of the Jurors Conrad Zeiger absent 49, 81 AL ~
oclock when the juror not having apPe-frS' . ~ ~
G,grt ,iournsl an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29

TRIBUNE and with the evident intention OF impressng
the Canadians with the bad state OF affairs over tho
border ana their superior moral and political con
diton The article attributed to ia proper source woua
appear "a the voice OF the respectable portion OF the
American press In condemnation OF runiansrD. but ap
pearng as an original criticism in Canadian paper, 1t
conveys and doubtless that the intention. the idea
that such proceedings referred 10 In the article are
common in America, and are passed here without
reprobaton Stealing is not believe,
but II The Montreal Herald Is accustomed % steal its
editorials, its editor must he weak In intellect
copying your article without credit indicates him TO he
In morals. GID.
Eeto- York Aug. %, 1s7it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
A HINT TO MRS. COLBURN.


SIR: The most trustworthy test for arsenic
or arsenca salts, and the invariably applied and
depended upon detect their presence in dead body is
known as Marshs test" II is not necessary here to
give detailed account OF the manner In which the test
ia conducted Suffice say that it depends upon the
generation of hydrogen gas, which Is generally evolved
by the action OF suphuric acid on scrap or graduated
metallic zinc Both these substances unless especially
refined contain small percentage Of arsenic and almost
invariably sucient show the characteristic reaction
~ arsenic when tried by the Marsh test"
asceraIned this fact some years ago In experiment
ing upon the stomach OF rat poisoned by arseuc IN
order 10 determine the decacy OF the test NOnatter
how small n piece OF the stomach was used got the
reaction until nnally / used the materials alone and
pot the same Therefore tried seven or eight different
samples of zinc before found metal Tree from arseni-
zeal contamination. A.. ra,...
case is known a. a thoroughly practical man, carefully
his materials before he used them ana was aware
OF the fact that both OF the materials used III the
test almost Invariably contains arsenic feel morally
certain the OF the arsenic discovered ny te
chemist was other than the stomach or nver OF the
deceased. ,, D..
Mrs Colburn has been honOrably discharged, yet II
might be gratifying her 10 be able 10 clear away the
only really suspicious circumstance elected Dy the Trial
volunteer 10 prove the correctness Oi my lheOTy II
the chemist is not known 10 be thoroughly trust
worthy and the necessary material can sun De obtained
Brooklyn, Z. d.. Aug. "a. 1871.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
TIE CHAUTAUQUA LAKE BOILER EX-
PLOSION.
MORE OFFICIAL CRIME-vERDICT AGAINST THE
CAPTAIN.
From The Buga0 Commercial Adrertf,r

~
From The BlrIl0 Commercial 4ferifsr
Among the witnesses sworn at the lnyeStlga-
ton by the into the OF the explosion on
board the steamer Chauauqua was Mr. C. Davenport or
this city the material portion OF whose testimony was
a. follows:
Have been a boiler-maker for 35 years the boiler was
badly constructed; the material Is far Dut the Doier
too long for the diameter II Is my opinion that 10"
and the injector are what bowed the boiler up
O. Do you think such boiler requires skilled man TO
run it, A. think that such man would soon leave II,
and throw IL by entirely there too many ues for
the diameter; II necessary TO carry the water 700
low for safety don't think there could have been Is
iron that were blue and scaly, they had just come
from the forge think they had been hot think when
the boat stopped and the water went down the steam
went up rapidly and caused the explosion; have no
doubt but there $50 TO IT'S pounds OF steam.
The testimony Of Edward McGoyern the last witness
sworn as follows:
live i'm Dunkirk; am a boiermaker, and was Deputy
Inspector in this Congress District; made plan for
boiler Capt Hill don't know this was made after
H. think Murray advised Hill to come To Dunkirk for
boiler large enough his boat he asked me 10 make
one; came Mayve with drawing for boiler asked
him 81 allowing him $500 for old boiler new one 10
made OF threeeight No from the boiler built IN
Titusvie suppose, was something after my plan Mur
ray told he paid SLIGO and reckoned the OLD boiler AT
$1,000 making e. Murray said he would nave got te
lob those figures; told him that would cost MN more
than that for labor and material the was going TO
weigh from Il to Is tuns the construction was bad;
there were too many hues and too little steam space;
think there too few staybOs, ana the braces were
faulty the water would be lower when standing stu
than when running; az time told Murray that was
going round and inspect his boiler ne told me
that Cd id fool once came down from Ire 10 III,
spect it, and he told him 10 get on the boat or ne "ouu
throw him into the lake, ana tAat nlISut eAPoNt 9o
The Jury returned verdict effect that the boiler was
defective both In material and CONSTRUCTION lat Wy
OF the explosion too little water ana 700 nn
steam. Capt. Murray Is held guilty Oh
In using the boiler at ALL and especially tGr pertthg
any an experienced engineer to have charge OF lhe
The jury further recommend action III inc iha'''i
on the part OF the proper AUTHORITIES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
THE BARKsDALE CAsE-ATTEMPT TO BUY OFF
THE WITNESSES.

Ford C.. Barksdale of No. q West Twenty
seventh-st formerly editor OF the sheet called Our
society after being confined in the jefferson Market
Prison over Sunday brought before Justice Cox
yesterday for examination. The courtroom crowded
with his friends and creditors who took seats the bar
opposite the magistrate Gen Ryan, OF Cuban notOriety.
leaned over the desk and almost touching the face Of
the Justice besOught him to release the prisoner jus
tce Cox told Barksdale that he had endeayored to
condone the offense with John Cl Diyen Of No. lli
Broadway, the complainant, there hwoud be no delay
granted for the examination OF witnesses and the papers
would be sent immediately to the District Attorney Tue
prisoner demonstrated against this decision.
Justice Cox-YOu don't deserve any consideration
from me- | remember very well tShen you came G
ward complainant against the society for the Proven
ton OF Gambling and gave yoE suDpepa' nor igL VIZ
and Mr.. stiner | viii hold you until bonds Tor pIs'
have been signed foI your appearance for trial.
The following, who were swindled by means OF tho
worthless checks upon the Union NaOna! BANK,
will appear witnesses Edwin Dew OF the Grand Cen.
trail Hotel $40 Alfred Benjamin OF FOurth-aye. ana
TwentysiXth-st., SIS H. L. Powers OF tue Grand Cen
tral Hotel $50 Peter Brauer OF No IS klnSst, 30;
Herman n Smith OF the Grand Hotel $40 j. K Ludlow
OF No. ~ Third ave, SIS James Graham OF NO LLf
Broadway, SIS Mr. BabcOcK, proprietor Oi the Madison
Avenue Hotel, - A. SayOri or No. 2i6 Elghthaye vi;
and I. c. Warren Of No. 10 Beekman-st., y.
Efforts were made IN the courtroom by the prisoners
friends 70 buy the checks, but without success, Gen
Ryan made special efforts In this direction, and al us
close OF the examination. appeared before Justice Iok
with OF the witnesses, A. SayoTi VINO was aegoI
be willing TO withdraw the complaint. Justice Cox va
ind grant that the witnesses should thus DO tdmpfd
with the court, and told Gen Ryan that be w01 oo
arrested II another attempt OF THIS nature were se.
The Magistrate ordered SayOri TO give bonds for og
appear a. a witness, default % % the h0use O
Detention The bond was signed by SaVOr, who acAnONr
edged having been offered more than the amount ol ~
check TO withdraw the complaint Barksda!e was Ocsa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
PUBLIC RECEPTION or THE MARQUIS OF
RIPON.
From The Pal MlH Gdzsti,
= d.. - a.. "a.


The people of Ripon, OH the 14th inst, gave
a public reception to the Marquis OF RpOn II being his
the city since his return from his mission 10
America Great preparations were made for the occa-
sion and banners covered every available space from
the station To the marketplace, where an address
presented to his Ordship. In reply. the Marquis said
that he believed that task OF more importance for the
interests both OF England and the people OF the United
states could have been undertaken than task which
WAS calculated the differences which had
sted between this country and the United States He
trusted that there would arise between the two great
branches OF race, not merely absence OF irrta
ton and aenated feelings. but hearty and cordial
frendship At a luncheon subsequent the Marquis re-
plying Ia the toast OF his health which was proposed by
The Bishop OF the diocese said that he surprised
when called upon by the head Of the Foreign Office
undertake the mission to Washington and he doubted
the possibility OF attaining the object with which he
charged because series OF difficulties had sprung up
over course Of years. but II turned out the time
had been well chosen Thanks To Sir Edward Thornton,
the ground had been prepared for the present settlement
and he reoiced 10 have this opportunity OF thanking him
for the skill and ability with which he had acted He
also thanked his colleagues FOL their support but this
WAS not party but national question, aud more
largely contributed 10 the settlement OF these negoa
tions than that distinguished Conservative, Sir stafford
North
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
THE DIFFICULTY OF COLLECTING CLAIMS
AGAINST THE CITY.

In the Supreme Court, Chambers, YESTERDAY
before Judge sutherland IN the case OF LeWentha ss''
the Mayor &C. Judge Beach moved for Judgment on 'ho
referees reprt and for an allowance The counsel 10
the corporation was not present but his argument IN o
position was stated by plaintiffs counsel to be that oy
clause OF the act Of April 49, 1871 entitled "an s iOr
the better government OF the city OF Newiofa ~
Judgment be- entered against me eNy On nI ar
Yact eYcent after a trial by Jury Plaintiffs counsel ar
gued first that the act in question was ~
because the clause referred 10 Is utterly iOIeisu
whole scone and tenor OF the act itself and further III
teTferes with the regular practice OF this Court anu -
ond tbat This case tried and submitted prior 70 .o
O ~ aid act Decision reserved for two days, de-
fsndant's points 10 be submitted meantime. ms -
Wa n,ssad il Is said 10 prevent certain ne"spsPe'
from collecting lts claims against tine Guy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
DEPENDENCIES 2.

Supreme COut-ChGmbers-B Judge ., 'of ssgar
tom RON bel aud board Daley at DEF I'd b. 81
nsnepc 4, temporary afmOny 70 plant1 AMI Il
,is,, - pl,ipts counsel fees Mslcom sgt A uilsh
c,,ts by clsrk mod ded aud motion or say GSa li 10 r.
sbsnsrd Motion granted Ssh sgt OflcoV, asd oriei
snn,cston Of Charles A. VeimeeT &c .- Tfsaf
yrtn,d Fargo AIT Howel-Mopon o juasneu' Ia 90 osi~
An.n AZ Aheam.-OrieF settled Holman 's. 9c.cf 70 -
istird Pacsc Fire los Go. AT Leyy.-aosos 90
sstel on notice Stebblns agt bfosu-ho''a s.,car
S,,,,,,o, Conrt-Specia Term-By Judge III Isr.sS.
p,ios al ng-Ore granted Btowu agt Sd ~ JnI
psu AT Chester Orer ien,ns n9uoa Noa0l AZ 'sa
or.r settled Ia fc Lppa,Ie SILVER Enss,s iuruel gso t'
a. s-pt III uoou. Bartlett Agt hsher-N 0''L ,l,a Van
Common Pleas-Spesial Term-By. '% pSs.I.oa ~
epie Atsason at LssSs 90 sest sax:
I,t at Br.dy-Moton deB cd With so e 49,, deuel. siG 81
at fbe Bas Tennessee Zinc Oomp-s ~fos rsa,et VIII o"
rs.t. 10 abide event HAgsn AT frcirrieh-"t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
GERMANY AND ROUMANIA.
PROSPECTS, OF AN INTERVENTION BY THE FORTE
THE POSITION OF AUSTRIA
Be,n Tug ~ c9rrs;pOHa,ro> Of TA> Lordg" n"':. A.

THE POSITION OF AUSTRIA.
The Porte has declined to comply with the
German demand to submit the question OF the Rouma
nian railway debt TO Conference OF the Lo"ths' p
Treaty Of 1866 the Porte has no right to Interfere WIN te
domestic affairs of the yassal state Germany Austria,
three other Powers which signed the treaty one sides
with the Porte. and indeed s supposed TO have been
reply. Such being the ease 1t Is probable THAT Prince
bismarck will endeavor to induce Austria and Russia to
exercise pressure upon the Porte which shall he strong
enough TO compel conversion TO the German way OF
thinking, else cause Roumania to I'LL her pocunary OBJ
legations and pay without actual coercion am told
that Prince Bsmarcks rumored journey To Gasteln ana
interview either there on the way with Count Beus
few days Whether success will attend his
experiment remains TO be seem In the present aspect OF
upon the recusant Principally are gained over to ms
views he cannot hope 70 secure the assistance OF the
Sutan's acquiescence IN common Judgment 10 , po
passed by the guaranteeing states But OF RUSSIA IN
tentiOns favored with no outward sign; ana Aus
tria, though advocating joint decision OF the po%er
has yet taken not to commit herself 10 any dennte
expression OF opinion on the merits OF the case ana
time being Not only has Austria herself repeatedly re-,
duced the interest ON her public debt and cannot aord
TO be too on State charged with similar snort
coming not only are the Magyars, with their two mil
lions OF ROumanian subjects naturally ayerse from any
thing calculated to create excitement IN the negDOr
ing Principally OF that enterprisng race but the central
Government 81 the Austrian Empire feels an excusipie
reluctance have finger in the Oriental pie and edhe
with business which may have sensible Influence upon
the grouping OF the Powers and the course OF nterna
tonai events All Prince Bismarck's persuasive el0
quence will therefore, be required 10 give happy turn
20 the affair The desirable solution OF the difficulty
would certainly consist i'm somebody urging the ROuma
man Government to resume payment-I say In some
body urging that Government TO do So because we nave
seen enough TO be sure that unless shown the nexpe
dency their conduct by impartial observers they VIII
avail themselves OF their Xceptona position TO continue
in line Of conduct which the Powers certainly haG 10
wish 10 foster when guaranteeing their neutrality Con
sdering the length Prince Bismarck has already gone
and the comparative publicity he has given 10 MS acts IL
il not likely he will allow the matter TO drop even
though circumstances may prevent its being followed up
Just Pending the further development OF ths uil
business the German papers continue 10 DE ned
with articles COnjuring Government 10 recover ihe uh
million pounds the nation has been tempted 10 lena 10
the Bucharest BOyards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
THE LIBERIAN OFFICIALS IN ENGLAND.

From TIE London Nsrs Aug. l6
Mr. Edward Williamson, the consular agent
tanned the Hon W. Anderson, the Hon. II. w. Johnson
gentlemen of color. and his Exceency the Hon David
Chnery its charge daares at the Court OF st. Janess,
who have recently succeeded IN their capacity Of Special
Commissioners in negotiating loan in the British mar
ket on behalf OF the Republic. large party OF ladies
aud gentlemen responded to the COnsus tomeet
his distinguished guests. including the Hon MI Roberts
ex President OF the Republic Mr.. Num-, the Consul
General Of the United states of America Mr. and Mrs.
Courtney Dr. and Mrs. King, Mt FerOn the solicitor 10
the Republic in England anu some members OF the irl
The grounds within which the festivities took place at
Lee Kent decorated with the national eoors OF
the Republic blended with those or the United Kingdom
and the United States OF America and every eXeTtlOn
was made In the way Of musical and other attractions,
To render the worthy OF the special object To
which was dedicated namely the advancement Of the
material OF the Republic Of Liberia. AT pros
emit its sanitary condition Is unfavOrabe 10 large i'm
migration Of Europeans but the rule OF the white
prevails and with his energy its bOundess resources
cannot fail 10 add to the growing African lnportaohs
OF the fiOurshng port of Liverpool The natural pro-
ducts of the territory coffee sugar arrOwrOO palm
oil ivory coal and ron the latter giving IS per cent OF
pure Gold is also found in inconsderaDle quant
ties and II the existing wise administration, which based
ON that othe only upheld for the next
decade appears to be destined TO become greal ana
hOurishing African republic to which freed slave pOpua
must inevitably make their way These topics were
enlarged upon by Representative OF the Republic at
the British Court, the Consul General Mr. Roberts the
ex President Mr. " = Anderson Speaker OF the House
OF Representatives OF Liberia Mi. W H. Johnson Secle-
tary 10 the Interior OF Liberia, ana several gentlemen
connected with monetary ana commercial inter-
ests. The loan with which the festivities were lmmed
aely associated amounted to sOOO required to carry
roads developing the vast resources OF Republic
II obtained easily, and indeed beyond the eXpecta-
tiOns OF the contractors at ~ 5 and IN addition Ia am
pie redemption provisions IL will the meanwhile insure
an annual return OF per cent The majority OF the
need scarcely be recorded they not only paid due honor
the loyal and constitutional 0asts appertaning 10
their own nationalities but drank with equal enthusiasm
the heaths the Presidents Grant and +. Roy of
the United States OF America and OF Liberia coupling
with the latter Prosperity to Monroyia the capital OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29

atey and the amount of soft and hard corn compared In
either -. -.
The particulars OF tho third experiment we're not yot
mr., pared by tho Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29
DOMINION MORALITY

TO the Bditor OF The Tribune
SIR When in Montreal the other day,
noticed in The Montreal Herald the article entitled
bourbon Chiyalry," which appeared In your issue OF
somo days before II coDed without credit " TUE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29

On recent cargo of China goods, arrived
at san Francisco by d single steamer, duty Of ,95S5o
war paid on teas. s536.9l3 silk. all OF which
was for New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-29

VIGOROUS CHARGE TO THE GRAND JURY
r rrR LH c@ua IN THE cAsEr-cULFABLrrr ov
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1871-08-09
COMMERCIAL.
HnNoLr1n ArGrSrs. ISL


We have three foreign arrivals to report since our
last The Brit bark Clara Hargrsves consigned to W.
L. Green, and the Am. bark Agate consigned to c.
Brewer Co, both from Newcastle with coal; also
the L. s. s. jamestown from Valparaiso route for
San Francisco.
The cargo Of the Agate was sold to the Agents oil
U. S. n. z. q A. NJ. Steamship Company
The Jane A. Falkinburg sailed on the 4th inst Tor
Portland with cargo of domestic produce principal
ly sugar. valued at $4,000.
The oueep Emma and Cambridge are both loading,
t former for San Francisco, to sail about the first Of
et week and the latter for Victoria, with sugar and
molasses, to sail in a few days.
Thea. p. Jordan from Humboldt with redwood
lumber is fully due. The D. C. Murray from San
Francisco is due the first Of week and will prob
ably bring our next mail The City Of Adelaide, also
from San Francisco will probably arrive the 10th
inst; the Albion is the next expected from
the southwark, and may be looked for the 18th.
We hear that the ranch of Mr.. J. L. Logan, at
South Kona, Hawaii, has changed hands, Mr.. 7. E.
Cook being the purchaser at terms private We hear
of no other transactions of importance during the
past week.
We notice that the Tobey Sugar Plantation situat-
ed a, Koloa, Kauai s in the market at private sale
The property is a most desirable one and offers q
chance for investment that is seldom met with.