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New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

dcnoy, and conGdes TO him his conviction TINT,
"as n soldier, Grant is failure" Notwith-
standing the generally acquicscent mood OF the
Congressman, he is hardly prepared TO go this
length, and intimates TO his interlOcutor that
possibly little delibcration may lead him to
q different conclusion. But the unahashcd
IIodnctt instantly takes refuge in the alterna-
tive proposition that " if he is not a failure as
Z" q soldier he at least is as President" which
valuable opinion the Congressman likewise
silently rejects, and wonders, doubtless, from
what quarter of the sky bore SD prodlslous
and pOrtentous has rained upon him.
The most momentous utterance ofsMr. Hod-
nett, however, is that in which he signifies his
purpose of Withdrawing from the Republican
party. The party can stand good deal, but
we doubt whether it can stand that. we
really hope that some arrangement VIII be
made with Hodnett by means OF which the
organization may still retain his valuable as
sociation and cooperation. Dakota is very
important place, and one which needs the
ablest kind of assessment. How could the
party there be kept together without the
cohesive influence of IIodnetts character and
the inspiring slogan Of Hodnetfs eloquent
yoiceq On the whole, we think ho had better
get back there as soon as possible. lie is a
nice man, doubtless, but he does Mt shine to
advantage here.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12
Aretp'2Dotk pailu Grib1tarH'
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12. 1871.

Gen Bourbah has been defeated in the Valley OF the
sooue =-- Tho bom5ardnent OF the Paris forts Is
vigorously prosecuted by the PTssians, the french re-
ulypg fcebly. The Garibaldisns have again been
defeated. - TIC fortress of Peronne has capituatec,
with 800 prisoners Fears are entertained III En-
gland for tlo safety Of the steamer City OF Brooklyn
which was recently reported disabled at sea-
In the senate ycs srd8y the subject Of ocean telegraph
cables and the Mississippi leyees were briefly discussed
The sau Domingo resolution. amended by the House,
was debated at great length, and finally passed by an
uoaui!nous vote == In the House the Diplomatic
Appropriation bill reported and made the special
order Tor Friday. bill to regulate the treatment OF cat
Tie or railroad trains was debated without result Appro
r.atons for the Louisville and Portland Canals and tho
cs Moines Rapids passed. The Committee on Ag-
rcuure instructed TO inquire what legislation Is
to prevent the spread Of the cattle disease
Gen schencl was given farewell dinner In Washing
ton Yesterday == resolution IN opposition TO the
annexation of San Domingo has been introduced in tho
state LEGISLATURE. == Three lives were lost by fire
I'm Kentucky. Rudophe was beaten by Parker In
the champion billiard match in Buffalo. - Destruo-
tive floods have occurred in Washington Territory. -
The Darymens Association is in session in Utica.
An American celebration of italian unity Will be held
OF the Academy Of Music this evening. - The tria oi
Dr. Lanahan by the NJ. Z. Book Committee begins 10
day -- Superintendent Riddles annual PUBIC
School report is published. 60 The evidence - CLOSED
in the trial of tho colored Cadet at West Point =-=
Valentine Richel is convicted Of mansauRter IN the
third degree for shooting Christopher Higgins. -
Gold H. l1lt, 11OI. Thermometer, 26o, $40.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12
RELE1SE OF TIE ELORLD1

Judge BlatcbfOrd has at last rendered de-
cisiOn in the case of the Florida, seized some
time ago under suspicion that she was fitting
out as a Cuban privateer. The Government
failed in every effort to show that the arma-
ment found on board was intended for use
against the Spanards while there was strong
corroborative proof Of the purpose to sell the
arms and munitions of war at Vera Cruz. 1t
was in fact admitted by Gen. Darr, the owner
of the vessel, that he expected to dispose OF
the cargo to Cuban sympathizers at Vera Cruz,
and against his right to do this the Govern
meut could urge nothing. The Court has
further decided that there is no prohibition III
law of the shipment of arms and war NUM-
tions to any country in unarmed vesseis,-a
Judgment not indeed new, for the Cabinet
unoficially. declared such policy three or four
months ago, but one well worthy of formal
reitoration at this time.
1t is proper enough and wise, we suppose,
that this Government pending its claims
against England growing out OF the escape or
armed vessels from her ports should err on
the side of too great vigilance IN OBTAINING
alleged privateers. But it is evident that the
Spanish agents in this country have been able,
in this instance, by sldllful management, TO
delay for many weeks a decision which ought
to have been reached at once. And it is
chiefly owing to the fact that the principle
which has now been clearly and distinctly
enunciated was not previously understood that
this delay has occurred. From the irresponsible
persons instigating and procuring the seizure
of his vessel, Gen. Darr, doubtless, can obtain
no legal redress, though We cannot appreciate
the justice which permits government or its
agents to make charges of this kind without
fear of penalty in case of failure to sustain
them. We protested against it at the time;-
the result shows that our protest was deserved,
and should have been needed.
The decision has grave interest for all friends
of the Cuban cause, and those earnest in the
desire to aid the patriots will not fail TO OBJ
serve its bearing. The right to fit out block
ade-runners is practically conceded by the
decision, and unarmed vessels loaded with
munitions of war or other supplies for the
insurgents of Cuba cannot be detained, as the
Florida was Illegally held, by process of law
on complaint of the Spanish authorities. The
Cuban Junta in this country long ignorantly
bent its little energy to fitting out Illegal en-
terprses to prey upon Spanish commerce at
sea. Its wiser successors may now without
fear of opposition fit out such vessels as the
Hornet which has lately been successful as a
blockade-runner, and thus add to the strength
of their struggling friends on fhe Island. And
that it is the better policy OF the Cubans to
add to their own power on shore rather than
to destroy that of their enemy at sea, all who
know their necessities will readily concede.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

Mrs. Woodhull has at last risen to her rleht-
f,,l place as the legitimate leader of the Wo-
man Suffrage movement in its forlnai oeihalu
made yesterday upon Congress for recoghl-
ton. Miss Susan B. Anthony ana DINERS aply
seconded her efforts, and but one untoward
circumstance seems to have marrcd the har-
mony of the occasion-Mrs. Henry B. Stanton,
although present with these leaders a day OF
two ago in the Capital, has deserted them In
the very hour of conflict. Mira. Woodruff,
however, will more than make amends for any
lack on the part Of Others and we confidently
anticipate even more important results from
the present demonstration than from any OF
the numerous imposing ones that have pre-
coded IT,
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

The Book Committee of the Methodist Epls-
copal Book Concern is to begin to-day the in-
vestigation of the charges against DR.. Lanahan
for exposing the alleged frauds in the manage
ment of that institution, and the interest
throughout the whole extent Of this great and
powerful body of Christians is intense as to
the revelations and the result 1t is whispered
that there is a disposition on the part OF the
majority of the Book Committee to keep the pro-
ceedings secret. We suggest to these gentle
men that the day for secrecy is past. They
have suffered too much in tho public estima-
ton, through stunning the light, already; the
sooner and the fairer they face 1t now the
better for them md for the Church whose in
terests in part they have in charge.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

The celebration tonight, in the Academy OF
Music, of Free and United Italy, by her
sons resident among US and her many ad-
mirers, is an event with which every American
can sympathize-a meeting which every friend
of national progress may feel proud to attend.
The land of song aud of art, of history and
romance, the old-timo center Of civilization
and religion, and to-day free and one, presents
n spectacle which may well kindle the warm
est eloquence and the brightest hopes. On our
second page will be found letters from various
statesmen and other prominent citizens, which
indicate the high estimate of the new era
opening before Italy entertained by the wisest
and best of our people. The meeting is GER
tain to be imposing and enthusiastic, and we
are glad to notice that ladies, too, are invited
and expected to be present.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

1t seems that the Gentiles in Utah do not
wish to see the Territory admitted as State
at present, and declare that the scheme lately
submitted in the Senate looking to that end
was urged in the interest of brigham Young,
who hopes thas to retain his power. He GER
tainly cannot long WELD influence if the laws
of the United States continue to be admins
tered as they are at present, and it is wiser
that the social revolution now agitating the
community of Salt Lake City should be con-
cluded before the Territory becomes State.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

not the fault of the City Fathers, however,
that the Schools have not been ruincd like the
Police and other organizations, for they have
persistently voted away moneys which right
fully belonged to the Educational fund, and
which ought to have gone to the support OF
the public instead of private and sectaran
schools. The report of the Superintendent
Just issued and published on our second page,
is encouraging as showing not only increased
attendance and enlarged accommodations but
greatly improved system of instruction.
There is no reason, other than that noticed,
which should prevent the Public Schools OF
New York from becoming tho best i'll the
country, for they are cheerfully and Literally
supported. We suppose we ought to be con
tent, however, with knowing that the Schools
are net deteriorating under their present
mana cement,
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

"People who object to the acquisition Of
"San Domingo at a cost of only S1,5OO,0Q0
will be interested" writes Washington cor
respondent, "in learning what tho English
"people are doing at the little Island Of Ber-
muda" And then follows description Of
expensive ship-yards which are forever need
ing enlargement, floating dock built in En-
gland at cost of 81 ,25O,000, and various other
improvements beside which the value of San
Domingo sinks into insigni6cance. This re-
minds us Of Admiral Porter's argument in fa-
vor of the purchase of st. Thomas, namely,
that the island had next to nothing on it, and
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

The principle that the dealers in Intoxicating
liquors should be held legally responsible for
the evil consequences that directly ensue from
the traffic has often been presented by writer's
on intemperance; but that principle has been
generally rejected hitherto as impracticable.
Mr.. Lawrence of Ohio, however, proposes to
try it in the District of Columbia and in
the Territories of the United States. His
bill, introduced in the House on the
4th inst, and referred to the Commit
tee on the District of Columbia, pro-
vides that every wife, child, parent,
guardian, husband, employer, or other person
who shall be injured in person, property,
means of support, or otherwise, by any in
toxicated person, or by reason of the intoxica-
ton of any person, directly OF indirectly, shall
have right of action against any person or
persons who shall, by selling or giving any in
toxicating liquor, or otherwise, have caused or
contributed to such intoxication, or shall have
caused in whole or in part, the intoxication
of such person or persons. In any such
action, moreover, the plaintiff shall have q
right to recover past, prospective, and e1em-
plary damages. The owner or lessee of
any building which is used with his knowl-
edge for the sale of intoxicating drinks,
is also made Jointly liable with the
seller for damages resulting from the traffic
The money recovered by any wife in any
action under the law is to be her sole and
separate property. Amy sale or gift of intoxi-
eating liquors by the lessee Of any premises,
resulting in damage, is to work a forfeiture
of the lease 1t will be easy to rail against this
bill as nero fanatcism, but who will under
take to show that the principles on which it
rests is unsoundH Why should not those who
fatten upon the profits of the liquor traffic be
compelled to bear the responsibility of their
own chosen work :
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

The engagement on Sunday Last, between
Rougemont and yillersexel, ia important as
showing the position OF tho French army
which advances to the relief Of Belfort. The
battlefield is but short distance southwest
of the town which tho Germans are beSleglng,
and Bourballi's advance has been SO rapid tha'
it is probable that the Germans cannot concen-
tlate in time to prevent him from raising the
siege. The victory on the 9th is claimed by the
French, but the Germans arc equally POSITIVE
in asserting that the field was carried by thcir
trOODs
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

Certain Indian tribes, savage roamers Of
Western prairies two years ago, now peaceful
and industrious occupants of an improved res
ervation, have petitioned the President for the
privilege of selling adjacent lands, that they
may build schools and churches with the pro-
ceeds Could better proof of the wisdom of the
Presidents Indian policy be asked than this
The Indians further show their sagacity by ex-
planning that they wish to dispose of the lands
in such a way that spectators cannot get pos
scssion of them.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

The Cattle Commissioner of this State re-
ports that the disease now prevalent among
our herds was brought from Canada. There
is pending in Congress a resolution directing
inquiry into the subject, which, for the sake of
the important dairy and agricultural interests
generally of New-York and the North-East,
ought to be promptly acted upon. The report
of the Commissioner has grave interest for all
milk consumers, and it behoves the Sanitary
Inspectors of the city to see that impure milk
and butter are not sold to our people.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

The arkansas Nep Era calls on us to say whether
the eulogy of Senator Mcdonald as the most valua-
bic servant Arkansas ever had at Washington, and
the most distinguished champion whose services the
Republican party ever enjoyed, which is quoted In
some Arkansas papers as from THE TRIBUNE, ever
appeared in our columns. 1t certainly never DID,
either as editorial or regular correspondence; ana
while all manner Of things appear in the form OF
communications addressed to the Editor we cannot
recall anything even in that shape ever 50 remotely
resembling this pretended quotation.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

There is more than usual trouble among the
Democrats at Albany about their Committees.
The "cbeese-press and hay-loft Democrats" of
the interior have been used to receive at least
a show of attention. They complain now that
Tammany mOnopolizes everything, and does MT
even take the pains to put on decent out
side apDearauce.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

1t has been discovered that the Tenement
House Building act provides for its own eva
sion. 1t contains a clause which gives Judges
of the Supreme Court the right to nullify all
its previous enactments, and thus builders of
these man-traps ,eyade its regulations. We
trust that the late accidents to buildings, and
daily horrible occurrences in these tenement
houses, are to have the one good effect of Sc
curing a stringent Building law.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12
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BooTII's TnEATER.-" Rchelieu." Edwin Doo'h'
F1gTH-AvENUE THEATER.-" Saratoga
GRAND OPERA HOUSE," La Grando DucheSse'
LIMA EDwMs TuEATER.-"K Kind to a faHi" anu
Aallin.
Nmlo's GARprN.-" -"The Black Crook"
OLYMPIC TnrAri.R. -"Wee Willie Wmhc.' u
I. FoI- :. =,
SrApr THEATER. 49, Love and Intrigue Nhne'
Sscbash.
MNIACK's THEaTEG.-"War."
Nv,v-vopK Cracrs.-" Cinderella Equestrian cx
say FRAvCIsco MTNsTRELs, No. 5S5 Broadway.
gong. De, ees. ccscntE, scts, etc
Wcore MUSEUM AND MENAGERIE.-At 2: y True
10 I.t.o g o. st and he raeon." ThHson Troupe
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The remarkable trial which has been in
progress at Binghamton for several days ended
yesterday in the conviction of the prisoner.
The circumstances of the crime, as well as the
character of the murder, have invested the
proceedings with unusual interest. The YER
dict viii surprise no one who has read closely
the overwhelming evidence of guilt presented
by the DrOsecutiOn
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Comments of The Tribune.

comments OJ INC fItV"HV'
Without critically scanning the above state
ment, we freely admit the general truth, that
the Government has saved very large
amount, in the cost of transporting lts Mails
and provisioning its Military posts, by the
early construction of the two tracks wllch
together form our only completed Railroad TO
tbe Pacific. We will go further. and say that
tbe Pacific Railroad doubles tho efficiency OF
our Military forces in the Overland country,
by facilitating the prompt transfer OIL troops
and munitions from Territory to Territory,
and their rapid concentration upon any as
sailed or threatened point. Had tins highway
existed in 1857, the Mormon expedition oil that
wear would probably have been unnecessary,
and. at the worst, its cost, and tho suiiorlnSs
il eptailed. would have been reduced to
fraction.
We advocated the vigorous construction OF
the great work known in halves as the Union"
and the Central" Pacific, and rejoice that we
did so. We still maintain that this great high
WAY was not created day too coon. We
never expected that it could be thus constructed
without large aid from the United States; and
we never grudged the subsidies actually given.
AS to Public Lands, we hold that the Govern
ment has practically far more, eIter giving
these Roads all they can fairly claim, than it
had before they were constructed; since it has
millions more from which civilized men can
draw subsistence.
We differ from the managers of these Roads
essentially as we differ from the present
directors of tho French struggle against dcs-
tiny. We hold that those managers accepted
their trust subject to the obligations incurred,
the state of things created. by their predecessors
that the present grave embarrassments OF the
"Union Pacifcn are the result Of tho gigantic
prodi igalities, incapacities, and rascalities, of
their predecessors, who impelled and directed
the construction Of their wOrk-and that the
evil consequences OF these misdoings should
be borne by the stockholders of the Road, not
by the People of the United States Such is
our Malakoff.
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

therefore aboundcd with opportunities for I'M
provemcnt We have not the least doubt thas
If we had any territory in the West Indies we
should Immediately spend ever so many NIL
lions for docks and navy-yards. This Is not
necessarily an argument against the acq'isi-
lion. but it is certainly not an argument ior
it-exccpt in the eyes of Government con-
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

Edward Beck. age 8. of No 73 Goerck-st, was last
,ys1s eusy burnsi BY clothes taking Gre from stove
There were only five complaints against Policemen
b,, Comnoner AauierTo yesterday Of special Interest,"
An uuluown man, age 40, was instantly killed
v,fd, i,a lgaAtfs express the Hudson ktes khol At
slAy 4IsA -
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

Fortunately for the rising generation, Tam
many rule has not demOralized the Public
Schools as thoroughly as it has corrupted
Ctaef Ofanches Of The City Government. 1t is
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12
blsiness Noiircs.

BATCHRLoR's HAIR DYE.-The best in the
world nssareous harmless perfect ApIHoi q Factory No 10
Ropdst Sold everywhere
WuFFLER g. WusON's SEWING MACHINE,
iu Broadway. Twonyxhst so By paving 8 10 GoSp sbd
per mouth, without charge daelnos % e, l. hA
USE DooIEY' YEAST POWDER If YOU relish
uh ean; biscuits rolls OF pastry CoGSeueai have IN 1e house
tlWsys ready reliable and permits 10 waste OF ts Wa "
prepared Manufactured BY DooLHY BholhSa o. Ne@s,
Cow MIXERS SHOWN DAILY MllklNG CoNS.
Vow k orr time 10 seule chance make money See CoLyS
Bios az Broadway
JOUyFN's INoDoROUS MD GLOVE CLEANER
rrnew so gloves Instantly So b. Druggists and Fancy Coos
DeSlera Price. Is
ARTIFICIALITIES-PALMER LIMBS.
ss Brosawsv n y; CAssta1st. Pha 81 Csenst Boston
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12

THE CASE FOR THE PdCiiIC RoADS'
Having set forth our entire conc.u'ehco
with Mcss,s. Boutwell, and Alderman IN ''e'r
construction given to the acts whereby tho
Tr;tod stotes extended aid to the construction
Of tbo only line yet completed of Railroad
from the Missouri to the Sacramento, "o arc
,y;llnc TO give tho companies fair hearing
Here is their first bulletin:
rryIos PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, Jan y isIi' u
,.t ,ad ly r. g. on its bonds To daie.. .J,l53l 70
Interest ptIu Dy -; a. ~ - ---........ 8l7015 30
-, ...,........, s., $50, ,i6G Al
Interest I'm t of iransportaton settled 50
ovebaif tie unsettled bills OF the U. I. X H.
agt. the u''ci"'"oN'' 100000 90
New-York tribune., 1871-01-12
Total amount of transportation double -. ..

tie ahOycl - ''AV'''N- w
If is safe 10 assume that this Transportation a.,
would have cost thrice much by Wagon iO''ila 70
II the Government PAYS Its III
terest less one-half the trans
portation, according to the net,
say: .,o...,,
Less half transit. 1,1ji,S12 J3- 2795oli W
II will have saved 10 date sioli'i'' W
or more than onc-qu8rter OF the whOie
amount of bonds Issued.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1871-03-01
TIE legislature.

\ bill 20 regulate the granting { wits
+ 'iahcaS corpus in Certain ca>ss, has
been SCAT [" The House.
Also cnc 70 rreratc the disposition Of
SMcS and rr,a!:iv> IMPOSED a''! coi"c:r'?
IN c:i:n;ua; CT G. br ,!ie ti c 1t Cour, of
G,ncral S,.SeioaS and Trial Justices
i bill au;%o: iz;"g the town council Of
Ncwh>rr* t" rrect Il MA: krt house On A
lot oi' !aH:i belonging 20 the town, has
beer ord rcd - be cng'v,sel for third
rea,iiAg.
Tie >':m IS $50, ,50G 81 roi f:;ioc NJ
the lI'u>e cf Representatives, is recon.
,.scnt!et! fni payment.
Subsequently Mr. Arrim by resoiu
;inn, which as agreed to in Senate, OIL
iectcI TO paying said amount uatll pro
perry passed by bot Houses.
\ resolution 20 luit Spca icr to ten
n rutes, and but twice on the same sub
jet, unless by uman!nnuS c"nse:.', for
balance Of session. has been adopted
This locks AS if they wish to get through
ny March lSt.
Pa X fnr ratification, an Act to re.
1uire the State Treasurer to pay County
Treasures ;h. arporIinamelt Of the
5 ate scho"l fu"d belonging to their re-
s,c"ti:e counties.
IN Art 20 authorize Circuit Judg yes 10
>. tuartS il U;hcr Circuits t;lan their
...:::
A. tc. n ,.r,t.rt the rights Of ra.