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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-02-17

Mr.. JerYey, Of Charleston, presented the petition
of the PEOPLES Bank Tor renewal OF charter,
which. was referred to the appropriate committee.
Mr. Farr introduced bill TO cnange tne names OF
ralnmhns Samuel and Simon began. to Farr, re-
spectIyely Referred to the. committee on the ju-
diniarV
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-02-17

EVIDENCE FOR THE DEFENCE.
Etheldr-d Woodward testified for the defen.
dant, and swore that for about Two weeks Bowen
was with witness at the time OF the alleged first
marriage. Witness said was speculator ID
cot6n, connected with;one OF the best houses in
New York; was 50 engaged during the war, had
contract for 1900 bdles, (which he bought in
North Carolina; the money was furnished 6y
Hoyt, Sprague i Co.; bought 1900 TO ID 000
bales. and got them through on permit from
the President Of the United States laughtefa wit
ness had never been charged with the crime OF
arson, but had dealt faro.
Mr.. Henderson, the probate Judge, who had per
formed the marriage ceremony, asked to explain
his testimony given yesterday. and stated that IN
his youthful days he dealt faro-not for eighteen
years past. At the time he went to Tallahassee,
Bowen dealt and he bet.
John wilkinson sworn. Witness has known
Mrs. Parke Bowen as Tabitha Bromallo, and Mrs.
ParEe andMrs. Bowen; witness believed he mar
ried her, or supposed that old gentleman iHen-
dersonl married them, in Iaiy, 1852. She had doa
and teiegraphed witness 70 come down.
SHE WANTED TO GET MARRIED,
and have c. C. Bowen's name before he came
back. She offered me $500, and took 1t; wit
ness went down to Newport with her; got the
license and they were married; there was no one
present but an old gentleman aud the lady who
kept the hotel; witness at that time wore mus
tache and chin wniskers; returned 10 Tallahassee,
andhe put up under his own'n name ana she as
Mrs C. c. Bowen; told her that he was going to
California, and when he got his $500 ne went
away, but not to California. Z
Cross-examtned by Judge Fisher DID not re.
main with her; never saw her again until yes
terday; witneso5 had no particular business;
played cards-keepsa faro bank. Is "a years OLD
now. Became acquainted with Mrs. Psrke about
Octobe-, as59, tn hacon.< She gave him $50 LOT
license and fee; paid them, and pocketed the oat'
ance. Never was at Newport before or since.
Was pretty sure that Judge Henderson was the
man from whom he got the license and BY whom
he was married. Never performed the ceremony
before or since AforfS200; didn't Rnow-whethef he
waeher husband OK not. This witness in features
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
POLAND.

Doinbrowsky, the Commander of the Com
munist Forces, Disowncd by His Country.
men.
Count Platter, one OF the Polish refugees in
Switzerland has addressed the following letter to
the Swiss Journalist
The Commune OF Paris has appointeda Pole MILL
tary commander OF that city. have q patriotic
duty TO Iuill III declaring that the Poles are In no
way responsible tor the conduct OF one OF their
countrymen VINO. In accepting this command, has
SO cruelty abused French hospitality They hold
monarchical despotism much in horror as
republican or socialist despotlsm, and their holy
cause has naught In common with the eXtravagant
theories the reign Of terror and the violence which
disgrace the insurreclon Of Paris, directed It Is
against the power nominated by the people. The
Posh cause Is that OF order. right and liberty, ana
been the head Of the last Polish instruction, as
alleged by the Commune. Truth above all, and
responsibility 10 whom 1t belongs.
Count LADISLAS Platter.
ZURICH, April il, 1871.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01

Times was to England, but that In completeness Of
AL us parts as newspaper the HERALD stood as
THE HEAD OF ALL THE PUBLIC JOURNALS
OF the world lie says that whenever the oppOrtus
hlty oners Japan shall have a newsp per that,
II u cannot rival the leader OF the American
press snail az least be worthy OF the OF
cesslul competitor. He looks forward to the day
when by means OF the cable and telegraph the
Inhabitants or Jeddo shall be as well informed OF
what Is going on in all parts OF tue globe as are the
people OF New York to-day through the columns OF
the HERALD. That the japanese government Ia
really In earnest in this matter and that proposes
to introduce for the benefit OF the people all the
arts OF modern civilization, may be inferred when
1t IL known that already some fifty Japanese young
men, selected for their worth ana intelligence, have
been sent to the various universities or Europe
and America to receive
COMPLETE COLLEGIATE EDUCATION.
Every enlightened nation Is to have two or more
representatives at It's principal institution OF learn
Ing ana yesterday delegation OF twelve japanese
students arrived here to pay their respects to Gov
ernor Ito prior to their trip abroad. or these SIX
will enter English universities, three Belgian. while
goes to Heidelberg, and two remain IN
this country. In addition to oral Instruc-
tion Governor Ito has purchased over $1,000
worth OF books, principally the standard
encyclopedias, treatses on International law.
political economy histories or the United States,
the writings OF all our distinguished statesmen from
the Revolution down. In addition to these the
government has presented him with
COMPLETE SETS OF OUR STATE PAPERS,
the public documents issued upon subjects OF In.
ternational interest," while the Treasury Depart
ment has supplied him with the blanks, books and
forms used In keeping the financial record or the
government. These together with other purchases
sufficient TO Ill several cars will form the baggage
OF the first special Commissioner OF the Japanese
government to the United States on his return to
his native country. Wherever Governor Ito has
been he has won friends, and the eagerness with
which he has devoted himself to the study OF our
institutions assures all who know him that,
II he Is spared to carry out the purpose OF
his visit to this country, another decade VIII not
have passed before the people OF the United States
can number among their warmest friends the ma
lives OF country whose ports were first opened to
the civilized world by our navy, ana who now
gratefully acknowledge the mission OF Commodore
Perry and ask TO aid them In acquiring the
blessings Of American civilization.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01

two provinces January 1874 BY imperial decree en-
d9rsed By the Bund Council some Of he pro-
PAR III The legislative rights Of xissce Lorraine,
state authorities vested until the Introduction Of the
me w s 20 bs
LUXEMBOURG.
With respect to the future fate OF Luxembourg
we hear OF two opinlons--the one maintaining It's
immediate incorporation into the German realm
the other, Its separation from Holland and establish
ment as an independents principality under Prince
Henry, the present Stakeholder, VINO would, In that
case, append II TO the realm IL must be considered
that Luxembourg, a neutral Stare, but connected
occupies very curious position. II any conflict
arises with other States Germany Is bound 10 pro-
latter does not contribute an iota TO the German
military military budget It's participation In the zoii,
esloo Is q, admitted a BY pc
the present moment Is looked upon In the
Rhenish provinces as extremely favorable to the
solution Of the annexation problem. Prince Bis
marck however. does not seem TO favor any steps
IN the matter: he Is probably looking TO the year
and the imitation OF reauestlng INCORPORATION INTO
Germany Will be forced upon Luxembourg.
DARK SIDE OF THE PICTURE
Private letters received from landwehr pioneer
troops describe the horrible work they have TO do
on the vast battle fields around Metz However
ene sh the Of
wounded, how pestilentiai the odors which rose
from the shallow trenches they cannot exceed The
degree OF snudderng disgust which we have expert
enced for three weeks, day after uay III our laDorS
OF disinfecting these dismal mounds. 1t may be
called an easy job to pile earth on graves exhahng
abominable m,asms, where, the rain hav.
ing washed away the SOIL portions OF
corpses are lying bare; but TO open these
trenches to bury deeper the hafdecomposed bodies,
TO strew disnectants over them to search out the
bodies or ohcers, or TO take ont, rs often happens
all the bodies and transfer them to more suitable
place. is a work OF Understandable horror Still IT is a
necessary labor, as otherwise the whole OF the
neighboring country would be uninhabllable The
eiuvia has SO penetrated our garments that we
cannot get rid OF IT day or night. Disgust and nau-
sea deprive us OF appetite and sleep. Even cugnac
Is not reshed and fails OF Its eect alter drink
Ing 1t We are chased by appalling dreams, in which
our gnastly WORK rises up before us. The worst OF
1t Is that we can see no end to task so eXhaustlny
and injurious to health and that ten times the
Der OF men engaged upon 1t would be insufficient 10
set IN order this city OF the dead.
Not for the sake OF contrast, but as matter d.
rectly connected with the mourniul picture just
given, we may mention extensive preparations on
the artillery shooting grounds around this city for
the purpose Of testing, during the coming summer,
variety OF different ordnance, newly composed
powder, monitor platlnss and especially proectiles
OF the largest calipEe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01

In yesterdays HERALD Mr.. 1ohn O'Reilly was re.
feired to as having, by his brutal conduct toward
the wife and servant OF Mr. Henry NJ. Haighr, an
aged gentlemen, residing ut Gs5 Eighth avenue, so
agitated and excited him as to cause his sudden de-
cease. Nj. ORey now denies that his conduct
toward either Mrs. Haght the servantwas brutal,
and declared himself TO have been extremely
lenent, considering the DroyOcation he had re-
ceived. He further states the damage 10 his goods
by the servant, for which he attempted 10 get re-
dress, was the opposite OF accidental That having
called her attention TO the fact that she was be-
spatterln9 his gOous by the careless use OF water
IN the cleansing or the windows she became
augered and seized filed dpper dashed the
Auld u upon the goods and then retreated up stairs
barring the door after her. He having procured her
arrest. Mr.. Haight exerted himself SO unusually In
attempting 10 bring about her release that 1t and
the proncness OF nesny persons to sudden decease
brought about his unlocked for death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
A DEAD pg3Y FOUND.

Great Excitement in Ncwtown-The Coroner
Notified. Who Discovers that Ii rs the Body
OF Revolutionary Soldier Killed ia tho
War.
On saturday the Coroner OF Long Island City was
notified by messenger, who had ridden In greas
haste from the scene OF the excitement, that dead
body had been found that mornilg AZ one OF the
cayaiions which is being worked ~ Thompson's ar
Newtown, ana tnat there were grave suspicious OF
foul play. Inc Coroner Immediately fastened to
the scene, end founn NJ one OF the excavations re-
ferred TO In Newtown that the workinen had un-
earthed perfect skeleton with fragments
OF clothing still adherilV u IT, together with tho
beard and hair At first the surroundings gave the
impression that the man had baen dead hut short
time, perhaps two or three years, and that foul play
mixed up with the transaction; but further In
vestigahon disclosed the fact that the ground mad
been undsturbed for al least twenty-five years. and
from the remnants OF clothing found on the bones
no doubt the man was u soldier and buried at the
time OF the occupation OF the Island by the British,
during Lhe Revolution. pipe and other curiOsities
were found on the premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
TIE NEXT paEslosa,~ sLtCIos-waAT THE SOUTH ASKS
LFrom the savannah Repnblican. AprIl 2a.l

From the Savannah Republican, April 23.l
The South has no negro issue to make In the COM
Ing contest. All her views are Dailonai ana c0n-
sentative. We THINK we know the temper and
opinions OF her people on that question and at tho
FISK or IA note OF dissent rom a lew extremists, we
now take occasion u emiody them IN the following
Propositions, which, believe. viii meet the cordial
assent Of ninety nine out OF every hundred demo-
Gratis IN the South.
Fyrst--we regard African slavery as abolished,
finally and forever. -.
se,Ond--Equal clvi right 10 every class OF Amerl-
can citizens without distinction.
Yhtrd-Whiie we hold that republican government
TO be wise and safe, must rest upon the virtue ana
intelligence OF the people, and view with serious ap-
pTehenson the incorporation or larSc setvilc CLASS
OF uulett.rcd persons, wholly united by Previous
education, nabit association Tor an ntelgcnt use
of the elective franchise with the voting population
az the Union: yet suffrage Without distinction OF
race color or previous condition, has become en-
grated pon ali the CONSTITUTIONS, state as we'll az
federal we accept the change as law, and, repudl-
atnp all responsibility therefor, VIII give 1t fair
trial. leaving 10 the future TO determine. BY the
light OF experience, whether continuance OF the
system snail shall not be safest and best for the
country.
views OF the great cody OF intelligent Southern men
on the negro question. and II the Jacobin leaders
can make anything by taxing issue with them thar
are welcome TO the victorI,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
ACCIDENTS YESTERDAY.

At eleven O'Clock yesterday morning Jesse Stivers.
aged tnirty-nve years, boarder at the New England
Hotel, Of Bayard street and the Bowery, was
found the moor In his room dead. lie was
dressed In black clothes and had black hair and
side whiskers The Coroner has been notified, and
win investigate TN matter to-day.
Thomas MeCarrol, aged four years, residing at
No. "a King street, was accidentally run over BY
car No. 43 OF the sixth Avenue line, breaking his
lett leg and badly lacerating the rignt. The driver
Thomas Hogan arrested by Detective Won
Gercntnn, OF the Twenty eigilth precinct. and Will
be arralgned before Justice 5nandey, AZ Jefferson
Market, this morning.
AT six O'Clock last night Alexander Graham, re.
siding at No. Orchard street. while enacav0ring
to get on car ~ the corner OF Canal street and
BOwery, Tell under the car ana was severely cut on
che head. lie was attended by physician ana
sent home.
AZ halfpast six Charles Middleton, residing In
Norfolk street, near Hester. fen nc the corner OF
Grand street and Bowery and broke his leg. lie
wac attended 10y police surgeon and sent To Belle
vac uo.ntal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
A FUNERAL INCIDENT.
of an Offensive Grafton.

interruption Oh an O1cusIVS OT0tlOns
The obseques OF Mr.. Jonn F. Dickip sou, a
popular SPORTING man, were celebrated yesterday
afternoon in the Cook street Methodist Episcopal
church, Williamsburg, in the presence or largo
congregation. The Rev. Mr.. Johnson, city mission
ary conducted the exercises, and the sad event
appropriately alluded TO- until In very bad taste, he
alluded TO the life OF the deceased, and commenced
10 tell an anecdote Of an old man and young man
IN Jgdea who practised gambling.
Here the sister of the deceased arose ana In an
excited manner commanded Mr. Johnson to stop his
remarks. saying that tney were altogether uncalcd
Tor and inappropriate. This APPEAL caused quite q
sensation. Mr.. johnson apologlzed Tor what he
said and sat down. fhe pastor Of the church. Rev.
Mr.. Howe then closed The services by offering up
fcryent prayer. The remains OF John Fletcher Dlck-
inson were followed To Union Cemetery by a large
number OF citizens VINO knew him In life and
mourned him In death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
A STEA1B Ar ROBBERY.

some romantic individual yesterday afternoon
entered the cabin OF willard A. Hasey, on the
steamer South Carolina, lying at the foot OF pier
No. ~, North river aud stole n satchel con-
tanning $500 In gold and u quantity OF jewelry.
The thief IS described rs ave feet two inches high
dark complexion, black eyes aud thin whskers.
me police VIII probably catch the thief about the
game Time they 10 the Nathan murde rer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
STREeI RAILROAD CAsuiIIY.

Mr.. II. ]. d. Hunt, residing at No. 100 Mercer
street, New YORK, accidentally fell from n car Of the
Grand street and Newtown Railroad yesterday
afternoon, near the Manor House, Williamsburg.
and was go seriously injured by the wheels of the
car passing over his lett leg and crushing IL that
he was sent u the Brooklyn City Hospital. Andrew
Gildcrsvcde conductor ana John Brush. driver OF
the car, were arrested and locked up to await the
result Of Mr. HuDts INJURIES
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
Tho English Press the Reported settle.
ncnt Of the Alabama Ciaims.


The London Times "has the promise OF a settle
ment OF the Alabama dispute with a genuine salts
faction, although by no means disposed, even for
the sake Of permanent good viii, to go step be-
yond what II believes TO be the proper measure OF
International obligations. There seems fair chance
that within reasonably short time this troublesome
question VIII be dcnniively settled. The temper Of
the Senate Is perhaps, the most doubtful element in
the case IT, as we may confidently hope, the Powers
invited 10 nominate members or the arbiiraiing
COMMISSION accept this duty, the Commission con-
stitutcd oil their nominees and The nominees OF the
two principals. Will be strong enough TO c0nstrue
the new rule OF international law so far az may be
necessary Ior It's application 10 the Alabama case.
They will have the statute before them. ana as Judge
aud Jury will find verdict. If 1t should be against
us. we must bow to Their dccis,On bur we shall 70
into the arbitration with good neart. We have
fair grounds for confidence that the honesty OF our
attempt carry out the rule, though IL was at the
time selr-lnposcd obligation, ana not matter OF
International right VIII be made so apparent as TO
cnttie US 10 an acquittal"
The London Ne,rs says that THE principles ON
which the Alabama claims VIII be considered ~ set
forth in rule adopted by the contracting Powers.
TO the eject that neutral Is responsible for depre-
daflons committed upon friendly Power by yes-
sci fitted ont and manned at neutral port. The
practice OF laying down principles for the guidance
OF diplomatists Is very desirable, though very
recent, innovation. II dates, In TACT. from the
London Conference on tile Black Sea. Hitherto
the practice mas been ~ extract principles
from usaScs, rather than 10 conform usages TO tnem
and as usage has been the reheclion oi the power
and sef-nerest OF the stronger party, International
law mas often been separated ~ o grcNt gull from
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01

PRIZE FIGHT IN ALABAMA.-Ther0 arc rum0rs
among the patrons Of the prize ring that there Is q
prize fight to come or IN this vicinity some time dur
ing the next month between y man named Allan
aud IN Englishman, whooe namo we dd not learn.
we hope the police VIII prevent it.--Setn,a tAi0J
TtrleS, lDTtf q.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-25
FEMALE FINANCE.

From the ~ Y. HOrtd
1t is truly painful to observe that even
strong minded women do not live III that
sweetness of harmony which beseems the
tOilers and sufferers in common cause.
The etymology of "virago" indeed shows
that the ancients considered that, in proper
ton as woman approximated muscularity she
lost amiability, and that she grew wise aud
sour concLrrently. Nevertheless, the an
clients had not the happiness of possessing
for the coDfutatiOp of this theory such types
at once OF sweetness and of light as Miss
Anthony apd Mrs Stanton and Mrs. Wood
hull and Miss Clafiin. We may proudly say
that they would have been impossible
in any era previous to our own.
And yet even the strong minded
women may consider, the case of Swim
dele versus Woodruff shows, that their little
hands were made, in spite of DIR. Watts TO
tear each others eyes. The litigants in that
suit have made Taste to show how high a
value they set upon the reciprocal preroga-
tiyes which our liberal laws have bestowed
upon them-the glorious privilege of ''suing"
ard the sweet boon of being sued. But if
women and children are forbidden to bark
and bite, bears and lions, and by inference
bears and bulls, are expressly permitted that
amusement by the sacred bard And when a
woman becomes bull or a bear she inevi-
tably takes upon her the nature of the beast,
and uses. for herself the cornuted weapon
which, in more secluded way of life, she is
content to bestow upon her husband. But
her inexperience is fatal to her success. When
the male speculator employs the male broker
and is what the street calls ''stuck" he
pockets his losses and curses his luck. When
the female operator with female broker
meets the same affliction, she sues the broker
and sympathetic jury gives her damages,
which makes the business of female broker
age preearious, besides giving rise to scenes
distressing to the philanthropic mind.