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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12
TRIPLE SH EET
New York, Friday, May IL, 1871.
CONTENTS OF TO-DAY,S HERALD.

PAGE.
advertisements
acknowledgements.
3-The Mace-Coburn Prize Fight; Interference OF
the Police--Convention OF the Grand Army of
the Republic and the Ninth Corps in Boston
news IRON Wasnington-Locll Intelligence.
dence or the Great German Statesman-Gcn-
cal Sheridan's Visit TO Ireland-The An.
nversarles-The observation-disclosures
Abioad-rarads o. the New York Police be
Effects OF Elevated Acknowledgement
Morals-Fractured Skuil-Naval Intelligence
New York homeopathic college Dlspensary.
5-The Treaty Of Neutrality-suspicious. from South
America-The Klu Klux Rlans: Fearful State
OF Affairs In the First south Carolina District
Outragcs In South Carolina Amusements-
Brooklyn Matiers-potical Notes-Queens
County Crmnals-Base Ball-Cricket-Boy
Burglars IN Bleecker Street.
6-Editorials: Leading Article, "The Great
Treaty Before the Country-A Fair and Com
Gounccments
p Editoria,s Continued from Sixth Paga)-Per.
sonal inteligenoe-Tbe Situation OF Affairs in
Tea g 4 ff'r liz Committee New
Forel n Relatons-The New York Sports.
mans Clnb-Mscellaneous Teegrams-Busi-
ness Notices.
6-The Cou-ts-The Diamond Smuggling Case
The Putnam Murder: Postponement OF the
Trial OF Foster Until Monday Next-Ruoff's
Examination Attempted Suicide by Con-
victed Nurderer-The Late Kerosene Oil Ex-
Observation-Disclosures and Deaths.
0-Fnancial ami Commercial Reports-Real Es-
tate Natters-Department OF D0cks-Scalded
TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
1O-A Carpet .Bazgers Views What Tim Hurley
Thinks OF the Situation in South Carolina
The Long Strike Ended; The Pennsylvania
Coal Troubles Adjusted at Lasi-Mpers'
Meeting at Cooper MISUNDERSTANDING Intel
Observation-Disclosures
11-Adyertsemerts
12-AdveTtisenents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

TIE STATUTE or LIMITATIONS and the prin,
ciple Of equity rarely 80 together, and in their
inharmonious relations illustrate with peculiar
emphasis the curious crooks and quirks OF the
law. A case in point has just been decided
in the Supreme Court, General Term. Captain
John Graham twenty years ago sold avessel
in San Francisco to Mr.. A. A. Selover, for
which tri6e over one-half was paid In cash
and drafts given for the remainder These
drafts were not paid, and owing to continuous
reverscs OF fortune several years passed aud
the same inability to make good these drafts
continued. During this time Captain Graham
did not press the payment, but trusted to his
creditors ability and willingness to pay at
some future time when fortune was more pro-
pitious. This propitous tine came. Mr.,
Seloycr became wealthy. Captain Graham
asked for the money due him. Mr.. Selover
made no denial of the Indebtedness hut plead
as a bar to the claim tho statute of limitations.
Suit was then brought in the Supreme Court
to compel the payment, which, however,
failed. The suit was thcreupon carried 10 the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12
Tho Putnam Murder-A Chance for Ju3gc
CnrdOzo.

CRrdozo.
The Foster trial for the murder of Mr.
Putnam on Seventh avenue car was called
again yesterday in the Court of Oyer and Ter
miner, Judge Cardozo presiding. 1t had
already been postponed week, on the ground
Of want of preparation by the prisoners coun-
sci, but he entered another affidavit yesterday
asking for two weeks further delay, his pro-
gress in the preparation Of tho case having
been interfered with by his illness. Judge
Cardozo declined to adjourn the case so long,
but consented to adjourn it until Monday,
when, he stated, the case must positively go
on, whether counsel was prepared or not.
On that day, therefore, we may expect to see
the prelminaries of the case fairly opened; but
with the difficulty that is certain to ensue rela-
tive to the selection Of jurors it is not likely
that the actual merits Of the case will
como under discussion before the middle
of the week. 1t is not at all probable that
any one with intelligence enough to be en-
trusted with the decision of q case 30 gravely
involving public security and peace, and in
volving also the life Of o human being, has
failed to read the accounts Of this
barbarous murder and to have formed
an opinion thereon. Although under q
strict Interpretation of the letter of the law
such persons are ineligible as jurors, equity
and fair Interpretation Of the spirit Of CON-
mon law will find thesc persons rather more
eligible than an exceptional class so ignorant
as not to have heard Of the case or so idotic
as to have formed no opinion upon 1t. Judge
Cardozo has fine chance to render new
Interpretation Of the clause relative to jurors,
one which will not only secure Intelligent citi-
zens upon the jury bench, but will avoid the
long delays consequent upon close interpre-
tation of it, and one which at the same time
win secure all his rights to the prisoner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12
Reputation in minnesota.

1t looks as If Minnesota were about to earn
for herself the unenviable reputation Of Ms5is-
sppi in the matter of State credit. A long
State, with reference to certain bonds issued in
her early history. has been at length referred
to the decision OF the ballot-box and-Minne-
sofa rcpudiates. The election took place on
the I'd instant and went against the holders OF
the bonds. Without entering into the details
of the circumstances under which these bonds
were issued, it is sufficient to say that their
creation was O deliberate act Of the consi-
tuted authorities of the Territory and State OF
Minnesota, and as such were signed and sealed
by the Governor and Treasurer. 1t is hardly
an excuse that the enterprises were incom-
pleted which were their origin or that bad
faith was shown by the railroad capitalists for
whose benefit they were authorized. The
bonds passed into the hands Of third parties,
innocent holders, who were induced to buy
them by reason OF their endorsement by the
State, which promised guarantee to investors
of final redemption. The quarrel between the
State and the men who failed to build the
railroads should not have extended further
That the State has had guilty conscience all
the time is shown in her repeated offer to can
eel the bonds by an exchange for them Of GER
tain lands belonging to her domain-an offer
as steadily refused by the bondholiers. The
Governor who originally signed the bonds
has been foremost among those who have
agitated for their recognition and redemption.
The Legislature, after an importuniny Of over
ten years, consented to lay the matter before
the people-with the result above stated.
Here the question ends for the present II
remains 10 be seen, however, whether Min
nesota has not saved her moneyat o very
expensive sacrifice Of reputation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

THE HEIRS OF EARL STIRLING have entered
protest against any disposal of their rights
In the Canadian fisheries by the Treaty Of
Washington. The Same protests and claims
were presented before; indeed, we believe they
have been presented every time a treaty touch
ing upon this question has been proposed. AS
the treaty does not in any way affect the pro-
prietorshp of the fisheries, we do not see that
the Stirling claims are Of much moment, be
they ever so well founded
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12
Tho Ceal Miners Strikc-virtunl Settle.
mont OF the DiGlc uIties.

1uo Cooi miherS Strikc-VirtunI Secties
ment OF the Difficulties.
We are gratiaed In being able to state that
the troubles among the Pennsylvania coal
miners is virtually at an end. This fortunate
result has been effected by submitting the
questions in dispute to arbitrators, whose
decision shall be final. The conditions made
by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company,
the Delaware, Lackawaliiiia and Western Rail-
road Company and the Pennsylvania Coal
Company to their men, in reply to the PROPOSE,
ton to arbitrate, may be briefly enumerated
as follows:-First, work to be Immediately re.
sumed at prices offered 1st of December, which
shall continue until the 1st of June; second.
On umpire to be mutually selected, who shall
fix the rate Of wages to be paid after the lat.
ter date, whose decision shall be governed by
certain conditions AS an alternative propo.
sition, If the mon prefer the companies will
make On advance of seven and one-half centa
per car over prices offered LIST of December;
outside labor 81 81 per day, all other labor in
proportion. These rates to continue until tho
close of the present year.
Our latest dispatches from the scene Of dim
culties state that these propositions had been
accepted, and that work would be Immediately
resumed. This is a pleasing finale to ones.
ton that has threatened widespread disaster
not only to the miners themselves, but to tho
community generally. We trust that all con-
nected with the mining interests Of Pennsylva-
nia-operators, railroad companies, employees,
miners, laborers and all the rest-wll now 60
to work with earnestness and repair as far as
possible the damage already done before the
next grim winter sets in.
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The War AGAINST the Communicable +.
lions of q speedy Close.

lions of q Speedy Close.
The most important features in the news
from Europe bearing upon the civil war now
raging in France are the surrender Of the forts
around Paris still held by the Germans and
the immediate return of all the French pris-
oners yet remaining in Germany. The former
once more in possession of the French govern
ment and the latter added to the army of Mar
shall MacMahon will speedily end the existing
trouble aud restore peace. The Versailist
commander, however, may not care to walt
for both to be carried out He may soc ct to
make his grand movement without waiting for
additional strength. 1t is to be hoped, bow
ever, for humanity's sake, that he will, and
afford to the dGuded wretches within the
walls Of Paris another chance to save
themselves and much Of the city BY
surrendering on the best terms they can
obtain. An opportunity once more given
the troops Of the Commune to leave the stand
ard under which they have done so much to
disgrace France will, we think, be taken advan-
tage Of AS an evidence of this we have the
news of the refusal of a portion of the National
Guard to march against the Versailles troops,
and no doubt this disaffection exists among
o very large proportion of those who are in
arms against the legitimate authorities.
Meanwhile the besieging forces are not idle.
The tremendous fire Of the government bate
ries has silenced completely Forts Vanvres
and Montrouye, and they continue heavy
cannonade of the city. The troops of MacMa-
hon have occupied the Bots de Boulogne they
have attacked and carried several important
positions, inflicting great loss upon the insur-
gents, and are advancing rapidly to position
close to the walls OF the city, so that, if the
assault becomes matter of necessity, the dis
lance to be passed over before reaching the
breach will be comparatively small. The in
surgents have discovered long ere this that
the government is determined, If necessary to
conquer, to destroy the city. The results
within the walls of the heavy bombardment
that has been so long maintained are fright
full, and it will take many years to restore
Paris to what It was less than twelvemonth
since. II the city Is carried by storm the de-
struction that will follow no one can estimate |;
but we still have the hope, however, that this
terrible method of ending tho war may yet
be avertcd. The concessions Of Prince Bis
marck may do away with the necessity of
further violence when they are known inside
of Paris; and If they have this effect France
will be indebted to Germany for the safety
rather than the destruction of the city Of
which Trenchmen have always been SO proud.
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An FveuIus win bismarck.

In another page Of this mornings Issue we
publish an interesting letter from one of the
HERALp's correspondents In Berlin. The
communication describes an evenings visit to
the residence of the Imperial Chancellor dur
ing parliamentary soiree given by the newly
created Prince. The guests who were present
on the occasion represented all parties. The
Princess Bismarck and her daughter graced
the scene with their presence, and by their
amiability and frank and hearty conversation
lent a charm to the evenings entertainment.
Surrounded by cherished friends and political
opponents Bismarck moved about with tho
easy grace Of host who for the time being
had laid aside the cares of Office to discharge
the more pleasing duties of hospitality.
Among those who thronged the salons Of the
great German statesman we perceive the
names of Bishop Won Keller, DR.. Simpson,
President Of the Reichstag; Mr.. Lasker,
leader of the national liberal party; Count
Muenster, formerly Hanoverian Minister; in
fact, all parties had one or more representa-
tives. During the evening, and In the couxsc
of conversation, affairs In France were dis,
cussed, and, of course, the host had some
thing to say on the matter. Why the Ger
mans did not interfere in the domestic quar-
rel between the contending parties in that
unhappy country was explained in this way -
Had the German army interfered the whole
responsibility of ensuing events would have
been attached to the Germans by tho
Versailles government. Now this was exactly
what Bismarck wanted to avoid, and his entire
course since the war with France closed and
the troubles between Paris and Versailles
were inaugurated shows how effec,ually he
has carried out his plans in this respect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

PRESIDENT GRANT is going West during the
summer, notwithstanding previous reports to
the contrary. There will soon bono official
necessity for his presence in Washington, and
we see no better way for him TO spend the
vacation than by visiting all parts Of tho
country, making himselt In reality Presl-
dent OF the people,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

THE MACE AID CoBUgy FIGHT was inter-
rupted By the police yesterday while the two
men were in the ring, before blow was
struck. II is not probable, however, that this
will prevent the fight altogether, as the refe-
to-day and arrange for g new place Of
meeting
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

Two Boy BURGLARS, aged fifteen and six
teen, were captured in Blocker street, the
other night, at Their trade. Here's moral
lesson for the City of Charities.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

THE CITIZENS or ARIZONA have been teach
Ing marauding ssvages in their vicinity such a
lesson as weo1sll Phillips wished to teach the
Ku Klux. They killed eighty-ave OF them
near Camp Grant recently, In revenge for tho
murder Of four whites.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

A CARPET BAGGER.-Tim Hurley, of CO.
lumbia, s. c., an Irish Yankee, who halls
from Massachusetts,, and who represents
good deal Of wealth in the capital of the Pal
metto State, gives his views Of the situation
among the whites and the negroes down there
In our columns this morning He uses pretty
strong and rather profane language, but his
side Of the story is well worth hearing,
as one never told before. and one which
is evidently the story Of most of that hardy
race Of pioneers who have penetrated into
regions where civilization, wealth and educa-
ton are the obstacles they have to cont end
against instead Of savages and wilderncsses,
and who, for some reasons, deserve much more
credit than they get. Tim especially dis
closes some Of the minor Inconvenience that
carpet-baggers Of his class have to contend
against.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

THE REPORT that Minister Bancroft has
resigned is neither confirmed nor dscredted
in official circles. The Minister had very
arduous duties to perform in Berlin during the
French war, and probably is anxious for rest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

TIE DUMMY ON THE GREENWICH STREET
elevated railway now has fatal accident TO
answer for. II frightened team Of horses on
Tuesday, and they ran over boy, killing
him instantly. The country members of the
Legislature refused 10 repeal the charter OF
this concern at the last session, and it bias a
right to run its dummies up aud down the
one-legged track il 1t chooses but as II
doesn't pay, and so far as experiments are
concerned the people are satisfied. Cannot
the directors fiud IL In their hearts and 10 their
interests, as we'll as to the interests OF the
people, 70 cease operations sltoaethAr2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

ONE DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL AspIRANT
Our or THE WAY.-A republican has been
pronounced Governor Of Connecticut
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

TEE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC elected
General Burnside Commander-n- Chief yester-
day, TO succeed Logan, who declined a re-
nomination. 1t was intimated that the adj
ministraiion aimed to turn the association 10
political account by defeating Logan and
placing Pleasonton in the commanders chair,
but the better sense of the association itself
defeated this idea and kept it aloof from poll
tics The Convention adjourned yesterday,
after meeting OF considerable enthusiasm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

BOwEEy THEATRE, Bowery.-THg SOLDIERS Pro
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VINO?
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FIFTH AvENUE THEATRE, Twentv-fourts street
TuK BACHELOR OF AETs-MR. GATuERwooL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12

GLOBE THEATRE. Ts3 Broadwav.-vAnrEry EHT
TAINMFNT. ACHE TFMPTER FoILEp
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

LIMA EDwIN's THEATRE. 100 Broadway.-coxxpY
or RANK.
GRAND oVFRA HOUSE, corner of 9Th nv. ana I'D St.
LIE PETIT FAUST.
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FIFTH AvENUE THEATRE, Twentv-fourts street,
TuK BAoHELoh OF AaTs-MR- GATnEawooL
GLOBE THEATRE. 7s5 Broadwav.-vAaIEry ENTER
TAINMFNT. ACHE TFMPTER FoILED.
OLYMPIC THEATRE. Broadway.-TnE DRAMA OF
HoRzoS.
BOOTHS TIL SATIRE. s3d ST.. between oh m 9th avs
WINTERs TALE.
NEW YORK sTADT THEATRE No. as Bowerv-
GERMAN orEGA-L'AF RIoAINE.
WOODS MUSEUM Broadway, corner 30th st.-Pcrform.
nnces everv Afternoon ana evenine.-HELp
wALLAcK's THEATRE. Broadway ana 18TH street.
RANDALL's THUMB.
NlBLo'S GARDEN. Broadway.-KIT, THE ARKANSAS
TRAVELLER
ACADENY OF MUSIC. Fourteenth streel-ITALIAN
OPtRA-FAusT.
MRS T. B, coNwAY's PARK THEATRE BROOKLYN
NECK AND NECK. "
BRYANT's NEW OPERA HOUSE, 23i st., between 9Th
and 1h avs.-AhaLo MfNsTEELsY. &c.
TONY PASTORS OPERA house. 2ni sowery-yA.
RII1Y EkTrE4AENMENT.
THEATRE cogIQUE, SD Broadway.--courc VOCAL.
NEwCOMB ( ARLINGToN's MINsrRELs corner 2s,h
Ct AMI Broacway.-NFGRo MINsTRELsY, 40
DR. KAHN's ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 74s Broadway
SoiEEoL AND ART.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04

ing mackerel are about Is per cent, and
this, minus the interest, or nine per cent
Of $50, 900, equal to $5,940 year, is the
cash value to the Canadians of the fish
taken within the three-mile limit by
American fishermen. It is not, therefore,
the value of the privilege so much as the
offensive way in which the Dominion au-
thorities have enforced their laws, that
causes our fishermen to complain.
One proposition of the High Commits
sion will be, it is generally believed, to
leave the San Juan boundary question to
arbitration. No objection would proba-
bly, be made to this course, provided the
American papers and reports on the SUBJ
ject be admitted - evidence in the case.
This would, without doubt, secure the
award of the Island to the United States,
as 20 american statesman of any party
vine is versed in international law believes
tbas Great Britain has any just claim
upon TN Y. Tribune.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04

ANEcDorE OF BUCKLAND.-This distin-
guished geologist one day gave q dinner,
after dissecting a Mississippi alligator,
having asked good many of the most
distinguished of his class to dine with
him. His house and all his establish
ment were in good style and taste. His
guests congregated; the, dinner table
looked splendidly, with glass, china and
plate, and the meal commenced with ex-
cellent soup.
"How do you like the soup?" asked
the Doctor, after having finished his own
plate, addressing famous gourmand Of
the day.
every good indeed" answered the 9TH
er. turtle is it not?" I only ask be-
cause I do not find any green fat"
The Doctor shook his head.
II think it has somewhat of q musky
TASTE" said another, mot unpleasant,
Dut pecuuar.
"An alligators have" replied Buckland.
''The Cayman peculiarly 80. The fellow
whom I dissected this morning, and
whom you have just been eating"
There was general rout of the whole
guests. Every one turned pale. Half
dozen started from the table. Two or
three ran out of the room and vomited;
and only those who had stout stomachs
remained to the close of an excellent en-
tertainment.
"See what imagination is, said Buck
land. eff I told them it was turtle or
terrapin, or birds nest soup-salt water
amshilia or fresh, or the gluten Of fish
from the NAV of a sea bird, they would
have pronounced it excellent, and their
digestion none the worse. Such is preju-
dice"
"But was it really an alligator?" asked
a lady.
"As good . calls head IS ever wore q
coronet," answered Buckland.
(Leywze South.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04
LIVING IN FOUR ATMOSPHERES
AT ONCE.

The sensations arising from lessened
atmospheric pressure have frequently
been experienced and described; but
those produced by great increase of
pressure beyond what we are ordinarily
accustomed to are not SO generally famil-
lar. The workmen engaged in laying the
foundations for the piers of the St. Louis
bridge over the misaisippi were obliged
to work portion df the time under a
pressure Of four atmospheres, or sixty
pounds to the square inch. From obser-
vations made on the spot by DR.. John
Green, it appears that the greatest eau
ton had to be exercised in admitting the
men into the chambers containing the
condensed air. That the change might
not be too sudden, an intermediate cham
ber or clock" was constructed, into
which the condensed air could be admit
ted gradually, occupying for the higher
degrees of pressure from five to ten min;
utes. The exit was through the same
lock, and occupied the same time. The
increased oxodizing power of the con-
densed air was shown by the rapid bur-
ning>of the candles, and by the sponta-
neous relighting of the glowing wick
when the flame was blown out. The
first effect of the gradually increasing
pressure in the lock was to cause dis
tinct sensation of tension in the tymran-
ic membrane, of each ear, which however
was at once relieved by swallowing.
The motions of the heart and resrirato-
ry organs were nofmal until exertion
commenced. when they quickly became
accelerated. The ,ner were unable to
whistle, and the telling OF watch could
be heard with great distinctness. On
passing from me condensed to the open
air, the sensation of cold was always felt,
and catarrhs were very common among
the workmen, The condensed air esca-
ped from the tympanic cavity through
the Eustachian tube in series of puffs.
IN one case, a too rapid introduction in
tC the condensed air resulted in the rup-
ture of the tympanic membrane; and
too sudden removal of pressure caused
the same person to spit blood. A re-
markable form of palsy developed among
the workmen, from which nearly doz-
en- died.
(Galary)