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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
INCIDENTS OF THE PARIS REVOLT.

The decree doing away with night-work has
derived the Parsians OF fresh bread for breakfast, but
1t enables bakeries in the suburbs to send in their bread
Ia time to compete with the Paris establishments
When Prince Bismarck, at Ferrieres, pointed
ont the danger 10 which the French Government was
exposing itself by leaving in the hands OF the
populaee. M. Favre proudly and Indignantly
Count, zee have no populace" Ihe french Minister
must now admit his mistake.
Rossel, who, apart from his official position,
lie regarded the heading spirit Of the Paris revolt ac
CURED literary celebrity by articles which he wrote for
Paris journal, proving that the works on strategy
complete bis correspondence were and could noube
his work. Ambition is Rossers ruling passion
The grand total of the National Guard on
whom the Commune can count stands at 1sO25 men, OF
whom, on the day when the muster-rol was made up,
1872 cali OF the entire number @ s25 be
longed TO the marching legonthat is those who are
prepared to out of Paris 10 fight; and "a 100 TO the
sedentary Guards who mainly employed at garrison
duty
Certain noblemen and wealthy persons in
England says a London journal have received the fol-
lowing letter from some signing himself Delegate
Of the Paris Commune: my Lord-By order OF the
Committee OF Public Safety have from Paris to
sell the pictures OF the Louvre at ence and for cash Only
Should your ordshp Ike 70 BUY any OF mem Su gIts
strictly confidential and rely on your Orushps hohor
| to keep my mission secret"
Among the captives taken at Moulin Saquet,
outside Paris interesting looking young woman in
the uniform of a eantniere story is that months
ago che became the wife Of young man. who after the
breaking of the civil was forced 10 serve in the
ranks Of the insurgents For eight days she was With
ont any tdings him. and in her despair she adopted
the uniform in which she was wounded and captured III
order that might visit all the outposts IN search OF
her husband She had not succeeded in finding him. ana
she does not know whether he Is living Had she been
successful she weud have died by his side rather thap
have been separated from hin again The wound this
heroine received only slight, and everything being
| done 70 promote her recovery
One little incident of the destruction OF the
L ,a mad M
charmingy illustrative of the reasonable patience OF the
Partisan mob The column st first stood firm; the wind
lass broke NJ Abadie who superntonded the work. de
manded hours in which TO repair the tackle where
upon there was great popular dsapprobaton NJ Abadie
charged with treacherous completely with the Yer
sales Government, and there was loud demand tha
| he should be guOtined. Fortunately, for the p0oI
mans head at the next stretch OF the cable the column
came down But could there be anything more French
the sagacous suspicion that, because M ADadie
windass weak for the work. he must OF ncces
sity been plotting with NJ THEIRS. Theies Frehel
| revolutionary logic for you!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
WEAKNESS OF THE BARRICADEs.
pnrl, lMaa u correspotIenee Of The Daily TeIegraph

This morning went to look at the progress
OF the barbados round the Place Vend6me, and at the
Chanps ElvsGes entrance Of the Rue de RyO. They are
works OF art Is pity 20 be Obliged TO think that such
pretty things will Dc knocked 10 pieces for really they
are finished of with dclcGcY Of polish worthy Of a
marble chiinney-pcce. Aud all those little sandags,
made Of white linen and bedtckng, and stuffed with
gravel what excellent playthngs they would make TO
teach bOys fertilization! There is no denying that the
result Of an this tiny work is TO produce very real for
trrsses with enbrasures platforms, and deep dtches
bust the minuene>s of the construction IL so excessive
tat il makes IL look If the whole thing were intended
10 lie sent 10 an cX ibtiOu. remember saying the same
OF the rampirts OF Paris when went round them at the
commencement Of February; they have been Knocked
into rubbish since; but that does not prevent Frcnch en-
gnecrs from reproducing the same useless hlsh In the
batteries they preparing now. IL seems 10 me-
Furthermore, that all these bdrcadcs Will serve fOrnot
iug, after all for they I've turned with the greatest
ease That, however, is the business Of Gen. RosseL
Minister of War since yeserdaV-vce Cuseret sent 10
prison. This Commune may certainly be defined as IAN
association Of violent persons for the purpose OF arrest
fng each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
A COMMUNE MEETING IN A CHURCH.

Paris (lias u CorresDCHiene Of The Daily New& .
/ was tempted to attend public meeting OF
the Reds the other night by the novel fact that was held
In a church fancy that great many OF the audience
which immense, filling every nook ana corner
81 standing room, in large building-were
also attracted by the novelty OF the scene for the speak
ng had aud tame To have brought tenth OF the
number together They stared about aud whispered 10
each other evidently half amused, half awed at finding
themselves perhaps for the first time In their lives In
church without having come there 10 pray heard one
Of my neghbors "a wOmsul whisper, almost as II she
were frightened, 20 friend, This seems
queer 10 me-" and when her little boy
pointed TO the sitting and lounging
HbOut with their hats aud remarked in all Innocence
that he thought people came TO church 10 pray hDe
told him ne might his prayers il nc liked ana seemed
rather relieved when he had done So The orators, Vol
uneers and nearly all amateurs, spoke from the pulpit
and two or three naturally bad their kick at lts lorer
occupants, and cOntrasted the truths they were lng
SELVES ulttllhg with the lies taught By Inc priests nc
auUehce TOOK these sdTcasns, Thought, faller couy
lnOug tuey chcercd heartily gentleman VINO ue
elaIed tiat Christ was Republican, ana eerlaihy II
ay PesI was present lie had his revenge upon tAe ora
DIs MiV usnrptd his place They were terribly td"H
Delhg eIS unable IN 50 large building 10 make them
selves heaid ny any but those mnedi ately around them
one goOu luokihK young fclOWa soldier, who had EVIL
utily L.s'i iof the pulpit by an extra glass OF
t"O-IhlVueVVulVi shOft period some yellDeS INTO
The meeting by proposing that the assembly should then
and there vote whether should not be elected
members Of the Commune" There was al first loud aud
Ong cheering or rather cappng of hands ON the mart of
he numerous women present; but this excitement over
was rather surprised, after all had heard and read
peals made by the Commune the wives and sisters Of
IL waTrlor 10 mud that the proposition was treated as
kDke aud, such, resented somewhat sternlv inv tbe
more serious portion Of tbe audeuce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
EXTENSIVE FIRE IN BALTIMORE.
EXPLOSION OF A FIRE ENGINE-CoUNCILMAh
WEAVER INSTANTLY KILLED.

EXPLOSION OF A FIRE ENGINE-CoUNCILMAN
WEAVER INSTANTLY KILLED.
BALTIMORE May can extensive fire Oc-
Cured here this morning, in block Of fve-sory ware
houses in sharp-st., causing about s25ooOo damage
During the fire. Engine No l. stationed on the corner OF
German and Howard sts after being at work about an
hour and half, suddenly exploded, almost instantly
killing Councilman of this city, who was stand
ing on the opposite side OF the street Mr. Weaver had
Just returned from Philadelphia, and had only stopped
for q moment on his way home when he was struck on
the head by flying fragment Of iron. The following
are the losses and insurance by the fire in this city this
morning:
Brown & Brother owned building No. 25, on when the
loss is S50OOI, and the insurance s2OWG Inc los on
their stock about equal 10 the insurance, WHleh II
$4,000 all in home companies. StelInap, HenIebs ~
% Is building No 49, damaged 10 the amount OF
SOS coo; fully Insured in hone companies Their SLICK
is Csnated at $ll500l which they lose about S6OoO
in sured in the following companies: Mecndhcs OF
of Hartford, 10000; Connecticut OF Hartford s3@;
PhRnix Of Hartford s. 0O Fulton OF New-1 YORK. S2Vv
Market Of NewYoyk $500; National OF BOSTON, SoOVO
North British Mercantile Of London, 5000 Liverpool
Iondop. and Globe. 5000 Turnbull Sweet Co.. No.
Of stock damage the extent OF few hundred dollars
insured III Eastern companies Ne ~ the dHeHing OF
DR. 3MeManus, loss $500 insured MOTIFS * baid"In,
on the opposite side Of the street. dealers IN Woeh anu
cotton goods had stock and building damaged TO Tue
tauraDt was damaged by fire TO the amount OF 500; ~
sured The building No AZ St. Paulstt occupied as OF,
fees was fired by sparks and damaged TO the amount Vi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
TOWN OF BRADFORD, ONT, BURNED.

BRADFORD, Ont, May GA fire, which
commenced this morning in Edwardson's bakery has
been raging all day. The entire business part OF the
town il burned and store is left One hundred
houses including the Town Hall, have been burned
The LOSSES which very heavy cannot at present nc
estimated There@as a partial insurance on buildings
and stock
LArER-The fire at Bradford totally destroyed the
business portion Of the town. Not store Is lett 10 sup
ply the sufferers with provisions The neghborng towns
are sending in supplies over GO families left home
less Several left by trains for adopted homes The
children are half clad The loss cannot be less than
100000 some estimate it at soOOOoO On account OF
the excitement is impossible TO arrive to any con-
cuson as TO the ind yidual losses, assurances, &c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
REGULAR REPORT OF SENATE PROCEEDINGS.


Mr. SIMMER Rep., Mass.), rising to per-
sonal exclamation called attention to what purported
TO be report of speech made by him last Friday IN
Executye session. published in The York Herald on
Saturday.
Mr. TRIJMBULL Rep, nLl, interrupting' remarked:
And 40 of all the reports of Executive sessions OF sew
oral dovs mast They are all inventions.
Mr. SUMNER resuming said that all the reports
which no had seen of what we're called his speeches.
were nure inventions. He hoped that wherever these
reports had gone this contradiction would follow fher
A,nes once said that lie would travel from Maine 10
Ceoro,a while Truth was putting on bis boots"
Mr. WILSON Rep., Mass.) offered resolution which
lies over that the sergeantatArms be directed 10 DIS
CHARGE y T. White and H. ]. Ramsde immediately after
he of the Special Session OF the Senate
Mr. EDMIJNDS C2ep, VII remarked that as the ben-
ator from had seen proper 10 MAKE per
sonai eInanatOn he wished to say that as u was re-
nortad 'dav or two ago that he had made a speech
rInressng great hostility to the Press he had made no
nech on the subject or on any thing else The
snb,ect o the Press was not alluded 10 In Executive
Session by any Senator -, uo.o,,,,ou ,n,,o,
Mr. SUMNER (Rep., Mass) offered resolution, which
liaa 49, mai Messrs White and Ramsdell, who In
close custody OF the SerHeah'""'' y" u'e"'isou
from custody forthwith , -, -,..,-
Mr. POMEROY QRep, kansas) onered resolution,
which was that the clerks OF the several stand
n Caittees be paid from the LIST 70 the 3lst OF May
Mr. TRIJMBULL rep, HI from the Committee on
Indtciarv 10 whom was referred the resolution 10 In
onire vhether the Senators entitled to mileage for
tending ths present extraordinary session, made 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCH I

WASHINGTON, Monday, May Y, 1871.
The Senate was engaged for five hours to-
dav on the Treaty. Senators Davis Ky, and Thurman
~ made speeches Though not opposing the Treaty
h,x seyerrlly indicated amendments which they desired
90 how, made It is said the latter gentleman expressed
dopbt as to the wisdom OF Incorporating In the new
r,es or in .he laws of nations prohibition against
noutraIs budirg equippng vessels for belgerents
hovinp that this beet should be left to the operation
NJ nunicipa law. TINS far but one Senator has men
toned how he will vote u the Treaty. and this will be in
opposition TO 1t.
During the proceedings to-day near the close Of the
session. President Colfax feeling SICK requested
Senator Pomeroy to occupy his place Directly the
latter gentleman reached the chair MrCoax left the
PLATFORM and his way out suddenly Ceeomlng dizzy
would have fallen heavily the floor but for the efforts
of Mr. Fagg the principal legislative ClerkSwho was
conducting him from the chamber. Major Mcdonald,
the Chief Clerk and Capt Bassett, the DOorkeer i'm
medatey repaired to the scene did the Senators in
that vicinity and the Vice President conyeye0o his
room. a. b..
The occurrence caused temporary cessation OF bust
ness which was resumed as it was ascertained
that the sickness not believed to be OF alarming
character The remainder of the session consumed
in desutory conversation as to fixing time for
taxing the ratification of the Treaty. No
cluslon was, however reached that question. The
Senate will meet at Ot O'Clock tomorrow morning. Sew
era Senators said this evening that the Senate will prob
ably vote on ratification Wednesday Thursday,
while another remarked that effort will be ma dc to-
morrow to complete the business II night session
should be necessary for that purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
prPsoNAIITIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

THE Senate has confirmed the nomination Oh
Nco Fish Of NewYork be Secretary OF Legation at Berlin
Bishop Clark, who has been rapidly declining
for mouths past very low yesterday He is unable to fetonIe
his friends
Archbishop Perche arrived in New Orleans on
Sunday formal denomination OF welcome upon BIS return
from Rome .
I Milton Turner of Missouri, Minister Resident
81 70 Liberia arrived Washington YESTERDAY 10 re-
csi Sc bs credentials and Instructions.
The Boston Printers Union has chosen Charles
Young and George W. Bgeow delegates the International 'ohen
don In Baltimore, during the first week In June
Hezekiah b. Smith of New-Jersey has filed a
m IN bancery against A. Fay Co. Of Cincinnati ASKING az inJunc'
% and Samsg o az alleged Infringement Of patent moeing ma
chine
Robert G. Corwin has been appointed super
Intsnsl Revenue for the District Of Ohio Supervisor
6 w DeT retaining the suPeorp Of the northern seeuon OF
William II. Clark, news editor OF The baltimore
Gu m the mast at his residence In that city on SUNDAY
age So In he alsAs e be was an exemplary gentleman anu
universally popular a. journalist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
PRINCE BISMARCK ON NAPOLEON AND
FRANCE.
Irom " HllnAa NJ ~ I'D

At recent ltte Prince Bismarck was seen
Ikiug about with little ola gentleman, ~ whom he
owed every mark OF respect and Difference. Tao by
ISLANDERS curious To know VINO this parsonage
eo@t De WHO wa Ac iJCct If such iatcrLg attentions
Cn the part VI the Minister. lie proved 90 Dc the Drcc
tOf h0uHci. Prince Bsnarcks Old tutor. The same
evening one Ot the most influential members OF the
party OF progress Mas cOnyersiug with the Chancellor
Phlieal matters be was speaking of Napoleon Prince
bismarck WIN Ills accustomed caHdOr, aid not conceal
Ihe slight cSecn ia which lac held the Emperor and
az mueh ID ised erspicuity; lac knew the and had
,atEomed Ian completely at Biarritz "And what Is
<e>vf kSpsHlARSS's QpinioA M The present state Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
DECISIONS BY THE MEXICAN CLAIMS COM
MISSION.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-ln the case OF Emiilo
Robert agt Mexico, No 39i, an award OF ooo gou was
d in favor Of the claimant with interest at per cent
nor annum from Aug l. 1866, 10 the conclusion OF the
Commission This was claim arising out OF me desrmc
ance afrms the liability of Mexico for damages inflicted
by the hazards of war. ~. -. No.,
oGt Mexico which was a claim founded OH "a contract
with the Mexican Government the Commissioners nave
made an award in favor OF the claimant for $500 ID
gold with interest per cent per annum from Malcn l.
1S5g TO the expiration Of the Commission Ihs decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
THE COMMON JAILERs" AGAIN AT WORK

INEFFECTUAL ATTEMPTS TO PRY INTO THE
SECRETS OF NEWSPAPER ROW - MORE
CANDIDATES FOR THE BASTILE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Monday, May "a, 1871
The Investigating Committee held long
and angry session this evening" and surpassed all pre-
yious attempts at Supporting their Dignity" Accord
ing to present appearances they Will soon have several
more witnesses under arrest, and have much
harder storm Of popular indignation TO face
than has yet fallen upon them Ihey
examined eight Witnesses the most important
OF whom was Mr.. Tinker, the superintendent OF the
Western Union Telegraph line in this city, Mr.. Tinker
was about the copy OF the Treaty transmitted
10 TiE TRIBUNE the wires He had very little inor
nation 10 ys and would mi hAye uYsR WpEA0 h hsA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
GRIMES AND cAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

NTe. WIffIpr, WHO WIS UuUIJ U"TI00' y " "
oil e,ti,dou in IT, Louis died on SUNDAY d,
fre in Rochester n H., on Sunday, destroyed
lie and three dwelling houses, owned ny D. W. spring
6el an Wi.l. IN Rand. Loss, +luiOo
.--NlcHoido ,,er,d on Saturday night three
ts,,ss 20 whom Mr. refused dnnk F'e persons
have been arrested suspicion , 80.
The trial of John Boyd (colored) for the killing
, Meoran at the OrAnfs Hotel Turner, staucn was begun zee
teIy a. Keunurh, before Judge Barnard heponAh 49, =,
h Rad for ling raJely the cool and WAS h>f sho "
tbs AsxIs. whs sAlyyyT ssesQsd bssbilG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
THE INDIGNANT PREss-MoRE PROTESTS
SENATORIAL EGG-THRowING-Is SENATOR CAR-
PENTER A CRIMINAL IA VERY SIGNIFICANT
sUCGESrInN

The motive which inspires the Senate is
chiefly 10 grafy Senator Conkg OF New-York In an Ell
fort prove that his colleague senator Slater
canodo and H., p,tain must be brought 10 dead
halt until one NewYc senator has has s So ms s
at another New York senator M sersts in ts motive
md in conflict With principles Which govern courts is
OF justice and should govern ess s sSe nnesch.
ment ease tbat when Senate assumed judicial iune'
, Vasv t eonform 10 the rules and modes OF pro-
soS, :. nIh rreya in the performance Of the same
snnconS nv court OF justice. Taking the testl.
Bee Fifth PAGE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
THE FINANCES OF THE COMMUNE.

m, '""y " CorTtspVndefee o. ne L""IE" 100
The formal statement OF the budget was
presented yesterday to the Commune. This lie a full
account OF receipts and expenditure from the 2oh OF
March to the 30h Of April 1t viii be seen that In THESE
40 days the total expenditure Of the Commune has been
s07 Geo. OF which - oil 900 have gone TO the War once
and 1869 600 10 the attendance while the different Mares
have swallowed up S2s900o To meet this outlay the
Finance Minister found in various Golfers which are
specified 1891 co., the octro yielded him sales OF
tobacco brought in 1851 and to make up all deneen
cies the Bank of lent 550O carrying the total
receipts for the 40 days up to $5,2O0,OO0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
TESTIMONY OF MRS. ELLEN PUTNAM.

At me conclusion OF the District Attorneys address
the first witness, Mrs. Ellen Putnam, the widow OF tha
deceased was called. She dressed In deep mourn
ing; and after taking her seat In the witness air was
so overcome with emotion a. be unable TO speak.
20 stuart noticing this said with considerable eengI
We have desire, very Tar from it, that this lady
should be presented upon the stand We admit Mr. Put
nams death admit he came 10 his death by tina
hand OF the prisoner at the bar That fact could ba
proved II necessary by hundred people beside this
ceent weeping widow and we don't desire for her. for
own FOR humanity. for proprietys sake, that sho
may be required " swear to-penty OF people could
have provedt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

mort thereon 10 the effect that the senators are not IN
der the law, entitled TO mileage
On motion Of Mr.. CAMERON (Rep, PENN the Senate
went into Executive session ON the Treaty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

FranceT suddenly asked the politician. Prince Bis
Insrck replied, Das IL mir ganz Wurs which is equiv
alent TO 81 don't care two straws about it"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

ITS RATIFICATION CONSIDERED CERTAIN-REso-
LUTIONs INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE to'
THE RELEASE OF THE Estate PRISONERS -
ILLNESS OF vICE-PREsIDENT COLFAX.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01
Hadn't JIned 'em Yet.

We heard a good thing recently that
every member Of the Free and Accepted
Masons will be apt to have good laugh
over, and for that we send it out on its
travels:
A rather verdant young man, whose fea-
lures exhibited every symptom of having
been slightly tiuged with the etpefald,
lately entered a jewelry store 10 N. Y,
and gazing earnestly into the showcase,
remarked:
You've got heap of mighty pretty
breast-pins thar, mister; what mought you
tax for 'em 2"
What sort Of pin would you like tc
look at" said the merchant.
swell, | dunno p said the visitor
pointing to plain Masonic pin, (the con-
pass aud square) show much is tina
yere?'
'Five dollars only, SIR" was the reply
ats a very fine pin, eighteen carat golC
and" 'ii
"You haven't got airy one with littl
gold hand-saw laid across it, hev you ?
interrupted the wJuld-be purchaser.
'sNo, | believe not, SIR" said the mer
chant.
"Wish yer had It would suit me ez
actly. I'm just ont of my time, and &C
ing to set up as a carpenter and jiner, an
| thought I'd like some sort of d sign
wear about me folks would have an ide
who was. What do you tax for that .
pin you've got yer hand onf"
"Seven dollars, SIR" said the merchan
producing a compass and square SURROUND
ing the letter G.
.seven dollars, eh - said the you'll
"I'll take it-sorry yer didn't hev Il
handsaw, though, but reckon everybody
understand it. The COMPASS to measuI
out the work, and the square to see il
all right after its done measured; and e
cry burned fool orter know that G all
stands for gimlet.'
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-02-01

till We begin to think the whole sum and
Substance Of good school Is the keeping
of a correct register. Now. o wise law
makers, ifit is so necessary for State vel
fare. 10 know how many false teeth |
have, or the dOteu names II. gives her
baby. or the hour Susy is seht to school,
or Jamie sent home, then why not employ
an agent for that purpOse9 Ill pay my
share of the expense-POll tax and all
'bnly, please. don't jumble up your affairs
with mine, and then call il educating my
children.
We have for so long been been grow
ing puzzled with all this talk Of education
al rights, State rights, childreu's rights,
brought in vogue by the sand, and aiore-
said, and above SAID, ehactmcnts-that
we scarcely knOH whether our children
belong to US, or VIC TO them, while they
are fast showing US that parents and State
are for their pleasure.
That our children have right to edu-
catidh Is a selfevident fact that oui
State has a rigat to furnish US free
school system upon just, democratic ahd
equitable basis is also true, but wher
the distorted and disjointed arm Of th'
law clutches away my daughters, or IN!
grandsons, or any children of my adoption
and ihiprisons them in such schools as WI
now have forced upon US, then, by th'
spirit of rs, and the memory of th
brave Ethan Allen, | am ready for war.
SALLY SLATER.