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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

Gen. Butler has written an elaborate letter
to his son-in-law Gen. Ames, telling him why
be must vote against the Treaty of Washing
ton. His principal objection is that the priv
leges our fishermen obtain on the Northern
coast by the Treaty are worth nothing to speak
of, and those granted by us to the Canadians
are lavish and ruinOus. AS these assertions
rest upon Gen. Buffers unsupported testimony,
and are directly at variance with the full and
copious data in the hands of the High Com
mission, we may be justified in regarding the
Generals ease as not proven. He impugns the
impartiality of the Emperor of Brazil because
the Florida was cut out of the waters of Bahia,
and cannot trust the honesty of the other arbi-
traitors, because their subjects may have claims
against the United States. He also insists upon
cOntradicting the very text of the Treaty, by
saying that we will be forced to pay for slaves
and the cotton loan in the hands of British
subjects. Altogether, the Genera! regards this
frank and cordial agreement between two great
patons as being az full of bricks and sinful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

We are used to hearing the paupers, and even mill
hands in England styled slaves by imaginative, en-
thusiastic Fenians, but it appears more legitimate
use for the word could be found in another part OF
Her Majestys dOminions. In Queensland it has been
the habit of private dealers for years to import
Polynesian aborers whose time was bought by the
planters from the importers. Three years ago. Par
lament passed an act oblging the importer to enter
into bond to bring none of these laborers without
their knowledge of their destination aud full con-
sent to the contract, and to return them to their
homes at the end of three years But Queensland Is
long way off, and the British Government has not
so long or so strong an arm as once to reach half
way round the world The importation system has
degenerated Enthusiastically into the slave-rade. pure
and simple, and control of Polynesian immi-
grants" into Slavery, accompanied in FIJI with such
deleetable practices as floggng the backs OF the
men and rubbing in cayenne pepper cutting the toes
of the women, &C., &c. What Parliament will do
in the coming session in this matter remains to be
seen. English humanitarians who were used to scott
so fercely at the stripes and bars" in our banner
will not, we hope prove less Jealous in cleansing
this stain from their own.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

We always supposed that John Chinaman would
adapt himself here to the stuation and it is con-
frmatory to read of six Ceestials negotiating in a
BARRIERS shop in Sacramento for the sale of their
tails" for which Figaro gave them SO apiece. A
great deal has been said of the reverence with which
All Sin regards his TAIL but do not believe that
there is a single Flowery Central Kingdomer in the
country who would not dispose of his long queue for
S3, and even less if he could get no more. Money
in hand for it is certainly better than to wear II only
to be pulled by depraved schoolboys or to be carca
tured by comic engravers The Sacramento taiiS are
10 be made into chignons and in that shape they VIII
not appear half so hideous-of course not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

The Boston Daily Adrertiscr had moderate and
well considered article upon Rulof's case to many
of the views of which assent. But 1t appears to
us that the point was not well taken when cotem
porary said. "There would be infinite insecurity
and danger if the absence of moral sense were
accepted as an excuse for crime To this we agree;
but the question in future il whether, when
man does not think it wrong t. steal or murder
he shall be subjected to penalty which presumes
that he was capable Of that malice prepense which
il the essence of murderf Another question Is,
Whether the absence of moral sense does not IN
some degree lessen moral responsibility In the
days of the old mad-houses, lunatcs knew that II
they committed certain Offenses they would DC
whipped: with this knowledge they went on offend
ing, vet it was not less gross cruelty to scourge
them But in criminal jurisprudence, the moment
the eibbet is put out of the question all becomes
clear. Ruloff may have thought his crime justin
able and thinking so, he far insane that the
right and duty of society to restrain MN ol Ills
l;bertv could NOT be controyerted Because he knew
that by his crime he would expose himself 10 inc
extreme penalty, it by means follows thae IL was
the duty of society to inlict it. If he had been
qultv of the same act three hundred years ago, he
MIGHT have been first stretched upon the rack and
tben broken upon the wheel or dismembered by
horses. and he might have known beforehand that
such would be his fate; but would 1t nave Deeh
right to subject him to iti And yet, comparatively,
the rope is more mercful than the rack. We recog-
nize the right of society to bestow dangerous men
securely; but the question of hanging them In coid
blood is unite a different one. After ALL however,
the question Of insanity was decided against Rulo
and while the law makes hanging the punishment
for murder, that seemed the only question left.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

Money borrowers must have rather tough time OF
il in Kansas whether they succeed in getting loan
or not In the first place. the legal rate OF interest Is
- ner cent per annum. which is about as much as
anv man in ordinary times would care to carry
Then II moor devils note goes to protest for non
novment the law allows six per cent damages on the
whole amount Then. if a suit is brought on the
note. and sustained the maker must pay not only
the legal costs, but the charges of the holders
LAWYER. Under such circumstances, Kansas man
had better think three times before he fixes his auto
graph to one OF these /" Value Reeeyeds;' but we
fancy that il is much in those regions rs Il is every
where else. and that short gentlemen there leave
pay day " take care OF lLltii.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

a little to the convenience of travellers; and
whatever draws travellers draws trade. Fourth,
the viaduct and great works which are to be
begun in Jersey City soon as the lease of the
united companies to the Pennsylvania Central
Road is consummated, will offer facilities for
the lack of which the trade of this port is
now undoubtedly not a little restricted.
Beside these great undertakings there are the
costly dock Improvements and viaduct rail-
way promised by the City Government, and
the Thirty fourth-st. Market, which last is
actually in process of construction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

The House of Lords engaged yesterday in
some preliminary discussion of the Treaty of
Washington. The Marquis of Salisbury, the
most independent and vindictive of the Con-
servative Opposition, tried to get the Govern
ment TO promise to delay the ratification until
the 18th of June. Earl Russell, who seems
thoroughly reused to the defense OF his obsolete
position, also insisted upon an opportunity for
discussion as parliamentary prerogatiye. The
Government refused to make any promises IN
regard to the time of ratification, and expressed
in very decided language its sense of the I'M
propriety of yielding the royal prerogatlve IN
such matters to parliamentary control.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

,rh;oh won't into effect on Jan. 1, 217 articles
Mmor r,"oad on the free list, but we have not
% s.orpod that The World made haste to credit
tho Republican party with saving the country
Io solaries of $50 OF more officials. The fact
is there is no reason to expect any great
saving in either case. The number of articles
having duty does not measure the cost of col
lection. Other considerations than the number
of articles and the transient revenue they will
Weld govern all nations in framing their
tariffs, and the United States will not be an
exceDtiOU,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

The last juryman in the Foster case was
obtained at an early hour yesterday morning,
and the prosecution was enabled to conclude.
The testimony of the car-cOnductOr and driver
was damaging to Foster, as showing his re-
peated threats to assail Mr.. Putnam. The
defense betrayed disposition to reflect upon
the character of the lady whom Mr.. Putnam
was accompanying at the time of his murder;
but efforts in this direction were brought to a
full stop by the positive manner in which the
witness refused to have her domestic affairs
brought into a case which they cannot affect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

The Reformed Presbyterian Synod of Phila-
delphia yesterday cOmforted their Protestant
orthodoxy by resolving that the present woes
of Paris and France were a righteous retribu-
ton for ST. Bartholomew. 1t probably never
entered into the minds of these AgOg-hewers
that the spirit they exhibited in this utter
ance entities them to claim brotherhood of
soul with Catharine de Medici and the
murdereTs of Coligny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

The profound sensation caused in Washing
ton, yesterday, by the sudden illness of Vice
President Colfax will be felt this morning
throughout the country wherever the telegraph
enables the news to penetrate. No public Off
Ger has become more endeared to the people
of the whole country, and for the speedy and
permanent recovery of no one could more
fervent aspirations ascend from all parts of
the continent,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

The condition of Mr.. Carpenter is rapidly
approaching a point where we shall be COM
PEELED 10 pity and forgive him. He has
worked so faithfully and so fruitlessly under
the orders of our Mr.. Conkling to try to throw
some splashes of dirt upon the skirts
of better men, that his mind is wan
dering. 1t is evident that in his clustering
examination of the Superintendent of the
Telegraph at Washington, he imagined he was
back in his Wisconsin home, engaged in the
congenial business of crOwding case through
before a crossroads justice by bullying the
defendants witness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

Mr.. Justin Mccarthy, keen observer, has gone
down to Maine, and taken lodgings at the Falmouth
House. Portland, expressly for the purpose of watch
ing the operation of the Maine Law" and of max
ing up truthful report thereon for the benefit of
the British Parliament. We can tell Mr.. Mccarthy
beforehand what he will discover. He will find a
plenty of liquor sold upon the sly in back rooms and
cellars. If he should want glass of wine or spirits
he will have no difficulty getting it. This, how
ever will not prove that everybody in Portland en-
joys equal facilities. Presumptively, the sale must
be diminished by the difficulties thrown in its way
If it were not So dealers would not be such sturdy
opponents of the law. All this establishes nothing
for against the principle of the statute the neg
lect the enforcement of which does not prove the
idea of prohibition to be either good or bad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

1t is just as we expected Senator COnkling has
caught the bear, and already is shouting for his
friends to come and help him let 60" The Times
hurries to the rescue. Why" it asks " should HE
TRIBUNE wish to be the death of Senator Conkling
or Senator Carpenter They are 'Ower young to
die yet" So they are, and we don't want TO slay
them especially as they confess Through the Conk
ling organ that they have been very wrong and
foolish. But if they will catch bears they must take
the consequences. If Mr.. Conking will carry his
dignity" about. like of those prepOsterous old
dress-swords, he must expect to get tripped up by
it and if Mr. Carpenter will tread so closely in the
steps of the Senator from NewYork, he must expect
to share in all the little accidents of the way. We
do not purpose to adopt any violent measures; but
if Senators are FOOLS shall not laugh That to be
sure might be considered violence toward Mr. Conk
ling, because if he knew we were laughing he would
die of modification. His friends have only to keep
THE TRIBUNE away from him, and be careful to
wear solemn faces whenever they approach the
presence and then there will be no great danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

games AZ if he had made it himself. 1t would
be utterly impossible for any diplomatic nego-
tiations 10 be conducted OH the basis of mean
distrust and suspicion suggested by Gen. But
Ter. He seems to admit that the Treaty will be
ratified by the Senate, but takes comfort in the
hone that the House can be bullied into his
fayorite resort of reputation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

The World names 1876 articles in the present
tariff on which revenue of s24O,04O % was
collected in 1870, and says that by placing
them on the free list, 100 Custom House
officials now receiving an average salary OF
81 800, might be discharged, and gross
saving of S27O,OOO effected. Now, by the tarlu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
TERMS OF THE TRIBUNE.

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Terms cash in advance; ,,u.,,,-,-,. No,r yorL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

Mr.. John L. Gerow, for many years Cashier
n, r TRIBUNE is our agent in Philadelphia to receive
advertisements and subscriptions His office Is at NO liz
South sixthst., Ledger Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
0mrscmcnis, g.. CHS Ggen,H9.

Accuracy or Music y oohlyn.-italian Opera;
"RigoCtN' Miss KelegS
Roo,,,s TurNrER.-"A Wintors Tale" Lawrence
Barrett
W., ,y.r~rr T,,r ,~rr--" Married for Money"
"EIds Thou. asd Yesr" Cl4fles Aa'he"~
IN, rnv,>,s Tur,Trp.- Rank" George Clarke.
Nm,o.s G ,RprN.-"Kit." f. $ Chanfrau.
O1y,,p1c THr,rER.-"Jacll sheppard G. h. Fox
WuI,cKs TurArEE-" Playing with Fire." John
RrOvgham
Ipvrxe HuI.-Panorama and Concert Ger
mania Illustrated"
NEwcoMB & AR1NGToNs MINISTRIES broadway
and Twenty-eighbst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

We take pleasure in calling the a'.eh NJ ~ rSd
mn, readers to complimentary ,o.,oa nail as also
~ NJ Gnlager this evening, at Alemana, ~ commn.
~ ~ Fact that the members Of the JOINT h'kn
~ on have boon invited to De preson On the VvV'SV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

Advertisements for this weeks issue of The
yxKKIY TRIBuXR must handed in Toby Price So per line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
NIBLO's GARDEN.

Messrs Jarrett g. Palmer viii keep the
sensation drama OF &" Kit" on their spacious stage
for several weeks. Tho accurate realism OF the piece
combined with the force and variety Of Mr. Chanfrans
acting of KIT and with the capial scenery painted by
Mr. voeghtin, IL sufficient TO retain for ii remuneraye
public favor Should its popularity wane, however Mr..
Chanfrau has " sam" and Nose" and other mono
syllable TO fall back upon. There Is rumOr
that Mr.. J. X. Emmets personation of Fritz will be seen
al Niblos time during the Summer; and the
fecund Of information emits promise Of the
appearance here Of Mr. John Collins the Irish comedian.
Mr. Collins has amused two generations OF play goers,
and dare say he will edfy third. Age cannot stale
the shamrock shatter the strings Of the emerald
harp But, whether the green be Haunted or no, we
believe it may lie down positive fact that Mr.
Fechter is Ia act at NibO's in the Fall OF the year. He
will be welcome large body OF admirers, and will I'M
doubtedy fulfill successful and prosperous engage
ment. Little Lolita is also coming TO Nblo and merry
activity and laughter WILL Of course follow IN the train
of this volatile Venus OF farce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
$9,723,l50 90 in Bonds, OF per cent.
s2,OTO,Oos so in Bonds, at 6 per cent.
4.O32. 900 90 in Bonds, at Z per cent.

The sum of the above amounts is 1885,
O5s so, and the annual interest $2,692,G61 o..
For the current year the Board of Apportion-
ment requires $6,147,232 81 on interest account.
The increase over 1869 is $3,454,5n 80, equal
to the annual charge on S4935l,OlS of per
cent bonds
The debt of the City and County of New
York to-day is thus shown to be from 3d.
100000 to S5O,OOO,OOO greater than it stood on
the list of January, 1S69-not 30 months ago ;
and we have the certain prospect of an addi-
ton of not less than S150OO,0OO wtIns Q
next twelve months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
ORR cry AND COUNTY DEBT.

The answer to the question whether it is
desirable that an individual, association, or
corporation should have unlimited credit de-
ponds upon the use likely to be made OF that
credit. What has the local government OF the
City and County of New-York done with the
practically unlimited borrowing power which
it has enjoyed since January 1, 1867 Let us
see.
On the 1st of January, 1882 the gross amount
of the funded debt of the City and County OF
New-York, irrespective of St6,5Ol, 100 IS in the
Sinking Funds, consisted of:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23


The beautiful pageant offered ct Booths
Theater out-shnes in brliance all attractions that
now compete with it for popular admiration. a
Winters Tale" has been acted Booths Theaer since
tho 25th Of April and its career thus far includes
twenty-seyen representations These haze been well
attended The spectator OF "A Winters Tale as here
produced the best scenery that has ev adorned an
American stage whether be viewed with reference To
its fidelity transcript OF Grecian originals,
reference to its intrinsic ovelinessshown in wonder
full wealth and harmony OF eoOrs and in surpris
ingy symmetrical weaving Of aduncts aud grouping u
FORMS And likewise he the most evenly meritoroui
performance OF q Shakespearean play that hai
yet been given in Booths Theater Other In
terpretations OF the great poet, that have been
seen here, have been marked by conspicuou,
points Of excellence mingled with drab tints OF ndfr
ence; but this ia vigorous with intellectual earnest
ness and with imag natve ardor and therefore
moves with graceful ease and an imposing pomp thai
suitable to the subject and delightful TO apprecaye
taste. With Mr.. Lawrence Barrett LeOHteS Mr.. Mark
Smith as AutOiyeus, Mr.. Sheridan as Polirlses, ME
Fenno as CdmO Mr.. Anderson a ARtg0nus Mrs. Molten
hauer az Herpi0ne, Miss Pateman PefGtI, Miss Mary
Wells as Pdulind land Mr.. Pitou FOrise. the comedy
has a cast manifestly efficient escape the popu
lar apprehension and, under the stage management Of
Mr. Waller TO whose invention, understand, the
public is indebted for the startling and thrilling storm e.
feet, employed in the amphthea'er SCenc-the work
even more fortunate, in literally perfect presentation
The chief attraction for the Summer season, we under
stand will be an entirely drama, based on one "
the most interesting, romantic and touching stories 10
the Pentateuch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23

The Olympic stage contents itself, for the
present with Jack sheppard the performance Of which
has acquired the smoothness usually consequent on rope
titon The merits Of refinement naturaness, and whole
some moral influence do not come though by the reier
alive process "Thngs bad begun make strong themselves
by ill.," but they do not make themselves good In that
manner. Mr. Hayes has lavshed wealth Of fine scenery
on this production and Mr.. Fox, Mr. stsdey Mr.. Pear
son. Mr. Mortimer Mr.. Teesdale. Miss Ada Htand, and
Mrs Prior have put forth energetic and nte gently d.
reced efforts in acting The wish that their various
talents had been exercised upon better subject springs
naturally into the mind and may well find expression
Care expended Jack Sheppard" is Sry likely TO Do
quite thrown away. The probable Successor 10 'hi'
drama, at the Olympic, is Mr.. DE Wa6ens he" pay
relative to the War for the Union. The veteran drama
fist has been hard at work this piece for many weeks
and. in view Of his remarkably wide" and various eh-
perence the anticipation OF something graphic ana e
fectiye may be discreetly harbOTed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
DRAMATIC MOTIFS.

Mr.. Frank f. Aiken has retired from 'ho
management Of the Museum at Chicago
Mr.. C. H. Vandenhoff of the Globe 'lheater ,
Boston, sails for England next month, Win 'n0 "'o
Of remaining there. ~ ~.
Mr.. Fox's Pantomime of "Wee Willie VIM
ke" has successfully produced at Mcguire op'i'
House, In San Francisco.
Mr. K. +. McClannin will be the stage MAI M
orpr M the Boston Museum next season. IN place Oh nj
f. williams who goes TO the Hollday-st lnedVoi' Dan"
III
One of the Ouida novels, called "Gran IvIIIS
dc Vine has been dramatized and the result - csea
:. Ina ar Hid i'm bondage" Miss Lille Eldridge VIC
read is 20 make an appearance in this'he" dr'ian'
Mr. Flovd of the Globe Theater was in town
last week His management OF tna ~ Roston psy.
goers II Is not, however mater VI SUI p,h ah,y
gentleman who unites tact and discreIlon m ~ nr
experience, and renhed '"S'e' '
fessional pursuits. 4.
A novel entertainment invites attention 10
isbr M Irving Hail. where will be shown Paorsrna',
,n,,,ative ~ the late German and trench war IN,
hibiaion will be described u passes, IN lecture y
Mr. w III Pope, the well-known reader Ana lhe STO ~
win he cOnioned with cOncert-under the uHo' o.,
W, 1oro,sten-i which Carl FOrmes, Mrs. Sarah Oar
ron. and Mr. W. J. Hill will participate
Mr. Jefferson completed an engagement Oh
three weeks at the Boston Theater, on Saturday e'eh
He has attracted multitudes OF spectators ana d
WAYS hitherto has pleased the best taste OF 'ne I'm
munty The Boston press Is emphatic IN sD that
Rip Van Winke; but the old intimatlon Is sNvu Nv Of
Mr. jefferson ought 10 play other parts " 10 re- Ia
demonstrating his versatility The TACT sna and that he
his time played hundreds OF other parts anu ZOO
still occasionally acts Boo Acres h fa ~ SgvtIis
Brieriy Hugh De Brass, Mr. GohghHy anu ,no phoue
OF the Spitnre-and always with an or toes
and unrlvaled-seems 10 be quite - Uuks
IL appear to be considered that 10 sIt ny
properly f. 20 evince the most reInarkhhlc a. pt
Ink that the representative Of that mai are
almost all the great extremes OF ,onld i've glad
possible in life. No doubt MI Jener'Hh, p,n Van
TO act another great part, dneteh; IT, a,uaI seopo
wake II he could but hnd one oi 81 { b nsrts how
and equally picturesque attributes; 10 even II tho
ever do not grow ON every Dnsh, ,S.r eharactsr.
comedian were 10 ma any he TX done with thls.
and succeed with 10 precisely as ne III the public
Al is almost certain beforehand Una mel to his R,7
would pronounce the perOTLnanee ui fsav n was KIP
Van Winkle while the other halt "ouE '"'
Van Binkie over agafn.