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The New York herald., 1871-01-13
CANAL TRANSPORTATION.
Canada Bidding for the Western Carry Inn
Trnde-PrOpOscd Enlargement Of the Wei.
lAnd md Lnchine Canals.


Canada bidding for the Western Garry Inn
Trnde-PropOscd Enlargement Of the Wei.
lnnd nnd Lnchine Canals.
TORONTO, Jan. IL, 1871.
In reply to queries put by the newly appointed
canal commissioners. the Hamilton Board OF Trade
made the following suggestions:-
That the depth or water be increased to twelve
feet; that the locks should be enlarged, SO as I'd
permit vessels to pass OF from $50 to
$50 feet in length and from 80 to
OF water OF twelve feet and carrying the capacity
OF 10000 bushels OF wheat. BY this enlargement
reduction on the rates OF freight between Chicago
and Kingston and Oswego OF about .welve and
half per cent could be effected. The Improvement
OF the canals should commence az Montreal with tne
Lacnne Canal and proceed westward with view
OF drawing the traffic OF the great West by
the st. Lawrence route. canal on the
Canada side Of Lake Sault Ste Marie is strongly
recommended. The lmpoicy OF allowing the trade
ent on the use OF the United States canals Is strongly
dwet upon.
The report concludes by saying the people or the
Dominion owe to themselves, as the guarantee OF
noble heritage, to see that the American people on
the shores or the great lakes nave every facility given
Lachme canals, the same terms as
own people, with view to assist in developing
the produce traffic that annually rolls its increased
ana increasing volume from the West TO the Allan.
TIC No unwise legislation should, In imitation Of
the crude fiscal policy OF our neighbors be permitted
eclipse in magnitude and grandeur all the realiza-
tiOns of the Dast>
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
I'VE ARE NOT THE LAST or Qua RAC.."
Lecture by DIR. DOremus.

According TO Dr. Doremus we are not the last OF
our race, but the world Is to 20 on improving in
definitely In proof OF this agreeable theory the
Doctor in his lecture last night, in twenty
second street, first called the science of
considered it disgraceful to New York that there
was no observatory connected with any Of its scien-
tinc institutions. The lecturer next spoke OF the
geological changes Of the Earth. showing taa there
had been gradual growth taking many millions Of
years. He remarked that In
THE CARBoNIFEROUS PERIOD
there were no plants mat were sweetsmelling or
vide coal for future ages or the geography OF the
Earth much Is yet unknown. Win regard
to light some wonderful discoveries have
lately been made showing thar after
ray has been separated into its elementary hues,
the red has most heat, the yellow most light, and
the blue most phosphorus. In this century the gall
telegraph given to the world, and heat, light ami
electricity matters Of modern revelation As yet
we know very little of medicine. With all the pathles
no man can tell now !,
PIECE OF BREAD AND BUTTER \
is TRANSMITTED into blood and bone. we are only
beginning to learn the beautiful story of science.
No one can tell what few centuries Will develop.
From the great results OF modern science ana th6
world gets older the lecturer deduced the cor clul
sion that the race Is but beginning course that IS
to culminate in triumph. But as millions Of years
have been occupied In bringing our planet and itss
inhabitants to its
PRESENT DEGREE OF PERFECTION,
so 1t IS lalr 10 conclude that ages OF development
VIII yet elapse before the final consummation. The
present war In Europe was referred to as proof
the disposition or scholars to dig into the graves VI
the anclenis instead OF studying Gods laws In
nature and in their own bodies was considered I'd
be PROOF OF depraviy, OF at least grave error IN
uuGmeut.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
METHGDIST.CAL MALFEASANCE.
The Trial of Rev. DR.. LnnahnD, of the Metho-
dist Book Concern-Thc Charges Against

The Trial of Rev. DR.. Lnnahnp, of the Metho-
dist Book Concern-Thc Charges Against
Him. -t
The court for the investigation OF the charges
against Rev. DR.. Lanahan, Jr., agent Of the Book
Concern OF the Methodist Episcopal Church, assem-
bled yesterday morning at the publishing house,
corner Of Broadway and Eleventh street, but the
proceedings were strictly private, every one be-
ing excluded except the members OF the court
The latter consists OF Bishops James, Ames,
Scott and Simpson. and the following committee
Rev. James Pike, N. H. O.; G. w. Woodrulf, N. Y.
Il. G.; G. S. Vancleve, Newark c.. II. Slicer, Bati-
more c.; j. ). Bingham, Black River c.. /. Irwin,
Central New York c.. G. w. Maltby Erie c.; J. +.
Kennedy, N. Ohio c.; +. A. Blades, Detroit c.; q. II.
Bannster, Wis. c.; c. Brooks, Mimi. c.; L. M. Ver-
non, st. Louis g.. j. II. Moore, Ill. c., ana L. Roth
weller, Cen. German
The following charges are now to be investl-
gated
l. Onlcial misconduct and malfeasance.
2. Neglect of oillcial duty.
8. Untruthfulness, irascibty, slanderous dsposi-
tion and other Objectionable personal characreris-
tics, which unfit him for tie position OF assistant
book agent.
4. characterization to his Official superlors, the
Book Committee, and violation oi his pledges to
them.
s. Want OF business qualifications and capacity
for the discharge OF his Official duties such as
sistant book agent.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
CUBA.
The General Amnesty-Return of Cubnns to
be Permitted-vnlmased sedn's Desire Of Re-
lieving his Name from Odium-The Election
Of King-Other Items.

be Permitted-vnlmase setIn,s Desire of Re-
lieving his Name from Odium-The Election
OF King-Other Items.
HAVANA, Jan. I, 1871.
The question OF universal amnesty, recently re.
ferred to In your correspondence from this city
forms at present an undercurrent OF interest and
excitement here. AS reported, so sweeping and
general In its character is this amnesty to be, tnat
all Cubans now in foreign countries will be per.
mitted to return, and their property restored to
them on giving In their allegiance to the govern.
ment; while those in the field Will be pardoned
without exception upon laying down their arms. AS
unlikely as this may seem, there is much reason to
believe that this is the intention. 1t is certain
that Valmaseda Is the only man living who can do
this; but SO great is his popularity among the Span
iards and confidence In his patriotism they Will
quietly submit to anything he may determine. At
the same time he is especially anxious to rid him
self or the charges or cruelty preferred against him.
and no better way to accomplish this could be un.
dertaken. On the 5th a meeting OF the more proml-
nent Spaniards was called at the Palace, and rumor
was at once rife that it referred to the amnesty
question. Ii turned out however, to be for the pur-
pose OF discussing the stamp tax recently imposed,
and which falls in the most nconvenient ana oner-
Gus manner upon the merchants, and which at the
same time imposes duties on officials which 1t is
utterly impractcable for them to perform.
Valmaseda has forwarded the following despatch
to the Colonial Minister, under date OF the 3D.
In the name Of the royal people of the island It's
corporations, or the army and volunteers request
Excelency TO feictate his Serene Hghness kng
and tender him our respectful homage. %
Three days Of holiday were decreed here on &C.
count OF the arrival In Madrid OF the King COM
mencing on the 4th. Salutes were fred, ana the
houses and streets bedecked with bunting.
The spanish Club OF this city has addressed com.
munication to the President of the Council OF Minis
ters IN Madrid, expressive of the Indignation or its
members at the great CRIME which brought death to
the distinguished patriot, General Prim.
A letter from C1enfuegOs states that q deposit Of
arms and munitions OF war has been found on an
estate in that jurisdiction, and that overseer OF
the place committed suicide III consequence. The
owner, General Garcevan, Is imprisoned, to answer
to the charge OF treason.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
THE IRISH EXILES.
The Probable Programme Of Their Recep-
tiOn-Meeting OF the knights of St. Patrick.

The Probable Programme Of Their Recep-
tion-iMeeting OF the knights Of st. Patrick.
The greatest activity continues in Irish circles in
view OF the arrival Of the exies lately released by
the British government, and there is now no room
for doubling that the reception that is being pre-.
pared for them will be OF the most imposing charac-
ter. Colonel William R. Roberts, NJ. c., Is in receipt,
daily, of communications from Irish societies in this
procession. The Colonels Office is at No. 81 Cedar
street, where he attends daily Tor the purpose OF
organizing and
ARRANGING FOR THE RECEPTION.
An interesting feature OF the occasion viii be the
appearance in body Of the Irish refugees 500 in
number, who will carry nag with the inscrip-
tion, "The Felons' PhaanX.n They will have fine
band OF music the American and Irish colors, and
will have an appropriate place in the procession.
Another body OF refugees, recently formed ana
known the United Irlshmen, will also parade with
compatriots. They have signlfed their Intention OF
subscribing 600 10 the fund for the relief OF the
Roberts that the Slxty-ninth regiment will parade
its full strepgth Company +, First cavalry Will turn
out, as also the Emmett Guard, Captain ORorke;
several military organizations from Brooklyn, New
Jersey, Newark and other Cities and, OF course all
the Irish sOcietles'n New York and the sister CITY,
THE PROGRAMME
OF the reception has not been finally determined
upon, but it Is probable that 1t Will comprise for
mai reception at the Battery; procession to the
City HAIL. reception by the Mayor and Corporation;
a march up Broadway to Tammany Hall and ad-
dresses there by distinguished citizens
The Knights OF ST. Patrick held meeting at 7s4
Broadway lasB night for the purpose OF taking action
reference to the reception. OF the brave eXiles
Colonel Roberts and number OF the Knights were
the reception ana II was resolved to contribute
largely toward the Tammany Hall fund.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
BRITISH HONDURAS.

Baiize n Crown Colony-The Honduras In
teroccanic MISUNDERSTANDING, Mahogany
Trade.
BALIzE, BRITISH HONDURAS, Dec. %, 1870.
Since my last the bill passed by our local Legisla-
tive Assembly to make this crown colony has been
returned BY the cro,n officials to be altered and
amended Our Lieutenant Governor has again
called our Assembly together, and the bill was
amended so as TO please her Majesty's law officials
and believe this colony VIII now be In all time to
come crown colony, in spite OF the Monroe doc
trine or any other doctrine by the United States
any other nation.
Thus has now passed the power which this colony
has ALWAYS possessed to make its own laws and
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
JAMAICA.

Negotiation for Subsidy for Steamship Line
between Kingston and New York.
KINGSTON, ia, Dec. 90, 1870.
Mr.. Gonsavo de Cordova has arrived from New
York with the object OF arranging with the govern.
ment for monthly steamer to run between Kingston
and New York. He asks subsidy but the govern.
ment seems much more disposed TO grant subsidy
to the line OF steamships now running between New
York and Aspinwal. The subsidy granted for
similar service by the Jamaica government a few
years ago Ga, 500 per annum. It is believed that
II the Aspinwa steamers were to call in at this port
an immense fruit and carrying trade would spring
up to and from the three ports.
The Governor Will open the new session OF the
Legislature tomorrow, when the Colonial Secretary
VIII present his financial statement. The surplus Is
expected to exceed I32 000 and Is not improbable
that there viii be reduction in the taxation or the
cOuntry.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
NEW NE xICO.
The 'sFree Zones Measure-Its Injury to
Americans In Business-Tee Effect 1t Will
Have the Border.

The 'sFree Zones Measure-Its Injury to
Americans In Business-TLe Effect 1t Will
Have on the Border.
Los CRUISES n. NJ, Dec. 23, 1870.
The merchants and public generally living on the
frontier Of New Mexico have been looking forward
with great anxiety to the action OF the Mexican
government In reference to the free zone, terri
tory, and the news has come to us that instead OF
repeating the odious and unjust measure they have
again confirmed it by vote OF 81 TO 80 against It,
Not only has the Mexican Congress gwen this
great wrong new existence, but In the discussion
OF the bill INDUCED IN defiant and insulting language
toward the United States. Indeed, since the expul-
sion of the French from Mexico the people believe
themselves invmcble, and are not backward In as
serting their ability to wipe out the disgrace OF
defeat or 1S46-7.
by Mexican law, on the western bank OF the Rio
Grande, where goods OF all kinds can be entered
large invoices have been smugged across without
the knowledge OF the United states authorities. Not
only does TINS 'iree zone' defeat the revenue laws
IN this manner, but the Mexican merchants can in
troduce Their goods bought III Europe or the
United States, In bond, free, while the American
merchant has TO pay duty OF from forty to seventy.
five per cent on all foreign goods brought into
Mexico. The consequence will naturally be that the
American doing business In Mexico win be forced
to abandon the trade; and as this ree Zone, pusI-
ness was lnaugurated for the purpose OF driving
foreigners out OF the country, 1t VIII accomplish IT.
as Wei as a. great injury TO the United States terri
tory adjoining.
This Mexican law, so Inanifestly unjust ana op-
presslve, Will compel American merchants dong
business the American side OF the river to pur-
chase their goods In bond ship them to Mexico-as
bonded goods pay no duty-and then resort to dis
honorable means to get them back again. That Is
the alternatives either renquisn trade or give your
self that protection which the United States fails
to do.
The merchants on the frontier can truly be called
the advance guard OF civilization; and blot them
from lawful competition with our Mexican neighbors
the country would relapse into semi baris. With
the richest and most extensive mines on The Con-
tinent this country ought to flourish and prosper
and, with the aid OF Congress- this 'ree ZOne'' out
rage abolished, New Mexico Will soon stand before
the world without an equal.
The acquisition OF Chihuahua and Sonora to the
territory OF the United States would be of more I'M
mediate and lasting benefit to the United States than
twenty ST. Domingos. and ir we are to extend our
borders under tue inspiration OF the Monroe doc
t1ne let US hope that 1t VIII include land contgu-
Gus and people whose most Intelligent citizens
desire annexation.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
FATAL ACCIDENT TO A BROOKLYN LAWYER.

About halfpast six O'Clock last evening well
known lawyer Of Kings county, Mir. Augustus H.
side was endeavoring to get into his private ONCE
from an adjoining apartment, at 3s5 Fulton street,
by stepping along the cornice tho liquor store
OF Jarvis and missing his footing fell to the sidewalk
Striking upon the back Of his head he was knocked
insensble, ana when picked up 1t was found that
the base OF his skull was fractured. He was taken
to the Washington street station house. where he
thing possible was done to resuscltate MIN, but
without effect. HIS recovery is despaired. .of. De-
ceased, who was about fifty years OF age, resided In
EnQlaYoQd. N. j.. and was unmarried.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
THE LATE DAVID A. FLOYD JONES.

The Funeral Yesterday-An Imposing DisplnyS
Yesterday afternoon, at two O'Clock. the REMAND
Of the late David r. Floyd Jones, ex-Lleutenant
Governor of this State, convened to their nna
resting place In the cemetery in the village of South
Oyster Bay, Long Island. The remains were enl
closed In a handsome rosewood casket, mounted
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
DarklAYEas' NATIONAL CONVENTION.

PITTsBURG, Jan. IL, 1871.
At the Bricklayers' National Convention to-day
the following officers were elected
President, Meredith Moore, Of Lodge No. %, New
York Vice President Alfred Martin, OF Lodge No. z
Kentucky; Delegate at Large, charles II. Rihi, Of
Lodge NO. /. Indiana; Secretary, s. A. Steel, OF
Lodge No. 9, Pittsburg; Treasurer w. B. Dobson Of
Lodge No. /, District OF Columbia.
The Pittsburg Union gives the delegates reccp.
ton, ball and banquet tonight
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
THE LAST oF NEwAacs DEAD ALDERMAN.

All that remained OF the late Alderman volney A.
Nlis, Of Newark, was consigned to the grave in
Paramount cemetery yesterday in presence Of the
Common Council and large concourse Of people,
including the officers or the New Jersey Railroad.
Services had previously been held In the Bellevile
avenue congregational church by Rev. Mr.. HurlbuE
Aldermen Rodel, Lynch, Malone Stainsby, Nalns
and Starr acted as pall-bearera.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
ST. THOMAS.


The West India Cable Ships-Narkcts.
ST. THOMAS Dec 81, 1870.
The telegraph ships are still here and the cable is
being transferred from the Titan to the Daca They
VIII leave in about two weeks to connect Jamaica
with Forto Rico.
st. Thomas markets are very dull. Freighting Is
very brisk owing to the arrival OF several vessels
seeking. Provisions very dull.
1he cable between this place and Porto Rico Is
now IN perfect working order, and messages pass
daily.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
DAVID X. FLOYD JONES,
BORN APRIL 6, 1913.
Mad Ian o.u = 1gYf


The funeral services were conducted by .'isnop
LittejOhn, assisted by Rev. s. s. stockton the iol.
TreadWell Ketcham. New York; Henry Z. Pierponr1
Brooklyn; J. q. Jackson. Thomas F. Young, f. Fa
Carman, Queens; william H. Nicol, J. Lawrence
Smith, Suffolk During the morning the rem0lnS
were visited by more tnan five hundred people. 4
number OF prominent politicians and business men
OF New York, Brooklyn and Long Island followed
the remains to the grave.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
VENE ZUELA.

Capture Of Rebel Men o.-War-Succcss Of
Guzmnn BinncO.
ST. THOMAS, Dec. 81 1870.
Advices from Maracaibo. via Curacao, report a
quiet condition OF affairs. The rebel men.ol- l-war
Mariposa and Bolivar have been captured and the
fort and town OF MaracaibO TAKEN Guzman Bauco
IS now In possession OF the whole country. Around
Maturln there is still some disturbance but force
OF 500 men las been despatched to quell 1t.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
NEW YORK CITY.

The following record VIII show the changes in the
temperature for the past twentyfour hours in COM
parison with the corresponding day OF last year. as
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's Pnar-
macy, HERALD Building corner OF Ann street.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13
COURT or APPEALS CALL A1AA.

ALBANY, jan H. 1871.
The following is the calendar Of the Commission
OF Appeals for Friday, January 13, ls7l:-Nos. l. 4,
~. ~, IS, 81. VI. S. 81, 81, o., W. 95. 81 97s
The New York herald., 1871-01-13

Joseph Gormitz, OF 62 Market street. was held to
answer, at the Essex Market Police Court, yester-
teray by Justice Ledwith, complaint OF his wife,
who charged that on Wednesday night the &C ,used
came home drunk, and after abusing her roundly
In every mood ana tense commenced beating her on
the head with china cup, cutting her severely and
blacking both her eyes.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13

Charles Uhlendorf, refractory youth OF twelve
years. was sent to the Juvenile Asylum yesterday by
Justice Ledwith, at the Essex Market Police Court,
on q charge preferred by Maggie Boyle, school
teacher, Of striking her on the head with slung-
shot and peltlng her with stones.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13

The Board OF Police yesterday ordered Rounds
men Plat and Mead, Of the Fourth precinct, on post
duty.
The New York herald., 1871-01-13

Average temperature for corresponding date
last year ....................... 49,
The New York herald., 1871-01-13

The ball Of the Caledonian Club will come of this
evening at Irving Hall. The club will be in full
form and In all the glory Of kilt and sporran and
plaided shawl with blazing caymores girt to their
.foot it" until early dawn, and between the music,
the supper and the dancing, all will 'gang awa''
no doubt well satisfied with their nights sport.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-07-06
NV First

The following is the experience of a
mechanic, concerning the benefit of a
newspaper: "Twenty years 1 lived in
in the town of D., in Indiana. On re-
turning home one night, for 1 am a car
penter. by trade. l saw q little girl leav-
ing my door. NV wife then met me at
the door with a smile, which is encour-
aging 10 a tired mechanic, after a hard
days labor. She said Mrs. r. had sent
her little girl after their newspaper,
which she had borrowed We sat down
to tea. We had only been married six
months, and of course had no children.
My wife said to me, calling me by my
given name, Il wish you would subscribe
for the newspaper, for it Is so much
comfort to me when you are away from
home.' My answer was: Il would like
t do so, but you know I owe a little
payment Oh the house AID lot. 1t will be
all L can do to meet it, She said Eif you
will take the paper / will sew for the
tailor to pay for it. I subscribed for the
paper. It came in due time to my office.
While resting n moo and looking over
it. 1 saw an advertisement of the County
Commissioners to let a bridge that was to
be built. 1 put in a bid for building the
bridge and l got the job, on which ]
cleared $500, which enabled me to pay
for my house and lot easily, and also fol
the newspaper. If had not subscribed
for the newspaper / would have known
nothing of the bridge contract, and
could not have met my payment on my
house and lot. A mechanic loses
anything by taking his country paner.'
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-07-06

Chancellor hired the site of the old apple
woman for the annual rent of $500. Up
to May 1st last, this sum was punctually
paid to the old NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sc
And here comes in the last link of our
story. England is a country of lease
holds. A few thousands of the aristo-
craey, in common with the Established
Church, hold the tee-simple OF all lands.
London is built, and Liverpool, and Biz
m%ingham, and Sheffield, and Manchester,
and every town, great and small, within
the Kingdom, on ground leased tor nine
ty-nine years. The rents on these leases
constitute one great element of the
wealth of the hereditary land owners
Upon the expiration of a lease, it is the
universal custom to renew it, no matter
what may be the enhanced value of the
land, to the holder, at the same annual
rent, for a future terma-of ninety-nine
years, with what is called a fine. Thus.
the Marquis of Westminster, who holds
three-quarters of the West End of Lon
don; thus the Duke of Bedford, whose
property incladesC ovent Garden and all
that labyrinth of streets, and squares,
and places, and inns of the court thai
surround it; thus Lambeth Place, resi-
dence of h Archbishop of Canterbury,
that receives its prlncely revenues from
docks and right of ferries on the Thames,
rene" OIu leases al TIE same dIl1ual REM
to the holder, with a fine. The amount
of the fine, to be paid in ready money,
represents the increased value of the
land. To James Allen, the barrister,
upon the renewal of the apple-woman's
lease in 1870, the fine paid ly the present
Duke of Wellington was 97O,O 600 The
fee-simple of the ground upon which
Apsley House stands, granted by law OF
favor under the sign-manual of George
the Second, remains in the hands of the
passed his word to the wounded soldier.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-07-06
.Howthe ola Th5pg WORKS,

We find the following paragraph in q
recent issue of the Springfield Repu5li-
can;
THE Chicago Tribune asks and re-
.ceives $4,000 fora column of advertise
ments n year. The business men OF
Chicago are keen to pay it. There is one
house in Cincinnati that pays $4,000. a
week for advertising. There are several
in Cleveland, even, who pay as high as
$4,000 a year. Somehow these men DOM
break up a liberal advertiser never does.