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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-14
TIE ALBANY ExpKEss ROBBERY.
A1nANY. March 1a-In the case of Filki

ALBANY, March 13.-In the case of Filkins,
today counsel for the prisoner presented s points
the Court all Of which the Court requestedto charge
TO the Jury in behalf OF the defense The counsel then
up the for the prisoner, and closed the
gument at p IN. The main points, other than technical
urged upon the Court are ollows That evidence OK
good character much OF which has been offered regard
to Flkns is of value, not only in doubtful cases, but
will Of itself sometimes create doubt when mono
could exist without 1t, where the evil
dence tends strongly to establish the guilt OF
ycted OF robbery in the first degree, charged In the
second count, because is not claimed that the money
was taken from the person OF Hapine; that the only
property taken from Happiness person was the saiekey
and this not taken with view to its retention
Therefore the robbery simply OF the second degree
involving the money OF third party-the Express Com
pany-which not taken from Halpine directly,
Tie District Attorney commenced his argument after
the counsel for the defense had concluded and will finish
Il tomorrow when the charge 10 the jury Will also he
given The Courtroom crowded with spectators to-
day, including large number OF ladies.
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GERMAN MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
MOVEMENTS OF TIE EMPEROR - VERSAILLES
EVACUATED.

MOVEMENTS OF TIE EMPEROR - VERSAILLES
EVACUATED.
LONDON, Monday, March 49, 1871.
dispatch from Berlin, to-day, states that the
Emperor William is i'll at Ferreres, but will leave
Tomorrow for Berlin. 1t is also said that the
tourney will be direct the Emperors health render
inc it impossible for him to lengthen the trip by
visits to the Princes of the Empire.
Another dispatch announces that the Emperor
William has set out on his return to Berlin, accom-
panied by large and brilliant suite Of Princes OIL
GERS of the army and representatives of the German
Governments. The party, it is stated reached
Epernay at noon to-day, and were received with
great enthusiasm by the returning troops, with
which the city was crowded.
A dispatch from WeimaT says that great prepare
tons have been made to receive the Emperor VIII
lian tho Prince Imperial, Frederick William, and
Gen Won Moltke, who viii pass through the city on
Thursday. on their way to Berlin.
Versailles has been evacuated by the Germans,
and French garrison has been installed in the city.
1t is announced that the Seventh and Twelfth
Prussian Corps and the Wiirtembergers win form
the army Of occupation of that portion of France to
be held by the Germans until the conditions of the
treaty of peace are fulfilled
The Crown Prince Of Saxony will establish his
headquarters at Compeigne on Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-14
POLICE SHORTCOMINGS.

Commissioner Barr listened to GO complaints
against policemen yesterday. Mrs. Ann McCabe Of No
PIG Chryste-st., complained that Patrolman Patrick
OBrien of the Tenth Precinct met her on the morning
of the 4th inst her residence, called her by vile
name and finally struck her several times This the Of
fcer denied. He stated that the woman vile char
acer that the night in question she standing
in doorway with man, and attempted TO prevent the
witness from securing thief who ran into the doorway
One OF the witnesses, quordealer named ONeill, in
cidentay testified that at q H. IN. he was engaged In
drawing liquor. Commissioner Blair thought II a good
cOmmanteTy the enforcement of;the Excise Law. He
severely reprmanded Officers OHrlen and Smith for al
lowing thief escape. He also ntmaed quite plainly
that he believed the officers guilty Of clubbing the
woman. He referred the case To the Board.
Henry Neidig of No. 1872 East feminist, complained
that he paid conductor Thlrd-aye. car six cents
fare The conductor had transfeTtckcts, but prom
Used to procure and give 1t 20 Mr. Neidg when no
reached the depot This he failed 10 do Mr. Neidg APP
piled ticket and the clerk in charge OF the depot
refused him one. He vented his Indignation at the
swindle and arrested by Patronan Cornish OF the
Nineteenth Precinct, and locked up on charge OF being
drunk and disOrderly. The complaint was dismissed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-14
THE COAL TROUBLES.
WHY A FEW MINES ARE IN OPERATION.

WHY FEW MINES ARE IN OPERATION.
PoTTSvILLE, Penn, March 13.-Ihe Miners
Journal Of tomorrow win have the following contra
diction OF the statement published in todays Press
wherein certain operators and coal firms
being in opposition TO the present movement the
coal operators and the railroad companies:
We authorized deny emphaticaly the statements
in The Press. on the part OF the following cOcTies and
firms Samuel T. GrlscOm & Co. are not shipping and
DO not intend TO until there Is general resumption Of
trade:
James c. Oliver & Co. arc running their coliery for
the sole purpose Of keeping sufficient supply for the
furnaces of Atkins Brothers, and 10 prevent
their being blown out, and not Ia opposition 10 the
present movement, as stated
The Pine Knot Coal Company not shipping and are
In ull sympathy and cooperation in the present
ment of the operators to protect themselves.
D. NJ. Frlck is operating his Collery with the full con-
sent OF the trade aud does only because his lease will
out in few months The extent of his operations is
confined to the drawing out Of the loose coal which he
would otherwise lose.
OF the other firms named, assured by trust
worthy persons that Heckchm Glover are not shipping
and only working to get second outlet, in obedience
10 the requirements Of the ventilation act passed
by tie Legislature last year. As To the Whet
cant Affair." their shipments amounting TO only
ten cars "A day. The Philadelphia Coal Company and
Alaska Coery really and the same thing being
told, under the control OF the same per-
sons That the officers OF this Company should
express their opposition to the present move
they have for long time been acting entirely indie
pendent OF the Anthracite Board OF Trade, and were
especially independent in their action during the suspen
sion of last Spring and Summer. The Board OF Trade
organization as not essentially necessary to It's welfare
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CRIMES AND cAsuALTrEs-BY TELEGRAPH


~ There is a freshet in the James River, and the
water $ the whSrVes at the Rockets
The bridge across the AndTOscoggin, at Liver
more Psls, Me-. cJnd away yesterday by the ice.
Seven hundred pounds of nitro-glycerine ex-
plord THBe, Sunday, blowing down buildings
No hurt
Two of the burglars who escaped from the
y Hopper CouDef aud John Dillon have been captured bn
Brown still at srgo
Two convicts named John Dannakin and An
de Freeman from the MssrS4uses state Prison fun
d night digging and the JACK In forcing the PRISON
doom.
William Emerson and Charles Calvin, two OF
IN. person. ousgihg at Lowell Mass on
Sp have been The other Tions accused Bowb and
cannot escape 1850.
bridge between Wilton and East Wilton,
bridge somewhat damaged by The is ID 'b Andogsh
River Sunday.
The body of Lovicy Gables. colored was found
terribly mulate Der fathers house IN tCBs Cohn ss
She had evidently killed with ub Onnd 10 The house clecs
Hall ooore the probable nardersf and eo"u
for Iral
The old COURTEOUS and jail at Depere, WIS.,
named Howard and Bnoke WHO
The before for drunkenness AUD sontIV
duet pershe the 1t supposed that TIE jail "a" se' on 0
BY one Of the prisoners
George Rice, man OF wealth living near
ktsVle Mo-, arrested 10 ST. Louis Yesterday thYeu WIZ
duing so pfl sged IA and 10 O5 the purpose OF oso
The gis be 81 Louis but have not YET been iousL
et JtaI Old aud has beIetoiofe borne AZ eIeesal fpHoh
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KU-KLUX on A VISIT NORTH-A sANGUINARY



Knox's store, at No. 533 Broadway, was Wis
tied on Saturday afternoon by Thomas H. Broome, y
SoutheIner temporarily staying in this city, who said
that he wished to buy hat. He was shown one by VIM
E. Johnson the head clerk but in cOntemptuous tone
be asserted that 1t made last Fall and asked they
wanted 70 swndIe him. johnson then produced one Of
another STYLE which BrOOme pronounced imperfect and
in quarresome demanded that every hat in the
store should be displayed until he was suited Johnson
after showing great number Of hats, at last offered
the workmanship Of which he declared was perfect The
following conversation then ensued:
BrO0me-That hat perfect! it's lie.
JuhnsonIt is the best made hat have in the store
Broome-If you say that hat is perfect you're d
liar.
Johnson-I must say that you're gentleman to tell
me I'm liar.
Broome-I tell you again you're G. d liar. Tn
SOutherner Sir, and fought you d Yankees for five
years. and Pm willing TO do 1t again II there's ever
chance Take that for your e with this last remark
BrOOme lifted light umbrella, and stabbed Johnson IN
the eye with its brass point Johnson received severe
injury but managed to get TO the store door and call
policeman, who thereupon arrested Broome. The pms
brought before Justice Cox, at the Jefferson
Market Police Court, yesterday Justice Cox said: My
SIR YOU ought TO know that the state OF things pre-
cedln the Rebellion, here at the North, passed away
long ago commit you for trial at the General sessOns
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4 TERRIBLE CASUALTY.
SHIPS CAPTAIN AND FIRST AND THIRD
OFFICERS SWEET OVERHEARD.

A SHIPS CAPTAIN AND FIRST AND THIRD
OFFICERS SWEET OVERHEARD.
The steamship Europa, Capt. Findlay, late
Mcdonald, which arrived yesterday from Glasgow,
reports that from the LIST TO the 9TH Of March she
experienced succession of heavy gales from the north
west On Saturday the 4th, at 945 m, the vessel
shipped heavy sea, which carried overheard the
starboard side OF the bridge, which were Capt.
Mcdonald, Mr.. Davies, FIRST Officer, and Mr. Waller,
Third officer. Every effort made the part Of the
to them, but owing TO the severity Of the
gale no boat could be lowered. and nothing OF
them after they passed the stern OF the steamer. Mr.
Fndlay the Second officer ran aft to render aid hut
caught by another sea- and had great difficulty In
saving himself, being up to the waist in water. He
ordered the ship hove to for the night and the next
day the weather moderated. Capt Mcdonald 50
years age, unmarried and resided at GOurock Scot
land Mr. Davies, the first officer % years Of age
married. and resided at Glenace Wgtonshire, Scotland.
He in command OF one OF the boats OF the steam
ship Hberna that foHndered at sea several years ago.
and escaped almost mracuOusly after porilOus voyage
OF 800 miles in open boat. Mr.. Waller, the third OIL
GER years of also unmarried and resided at
Edinburgh Ameetng OF the saloon passengers was held
yesterday board the steamer, and resolutions OF re-
spect to the OF the three officers OF coincidence
their friends and of hearty appreciation OF the
ent officer in command, were passed
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE BLACK SEA QUESTION.

THE BLACK SEA QUESTION.
CLOSE OF THE CoNFERENCE-A NEW TREATY
SIGNED.
LONDON. Monday. March 10, 1871.
The Black Sea Conference held session
to-day at which all the members including the Due dc
Brogie representative Of France, were present All
matters under discussion have been arranged and this
Il proba bly, the last meeting Of the Conference
In the House Of Lords, tonight, Earl Granville an
pounced the Conference of the Powers the Eastern
question had closed. treaty had been signed at the
Foreign Office abrogatng the restrictions the admis-
sion OF foreign men-ofwar into the Dardaneles and
BosIhorus. The Sultan, in times Of peace, may admit
into those waters the naval vessels Of friendly Powers
whenever needed to enforce the treaty of 1856. The
Danubian Commission is prolonged twelve years. The
protocol Of the Treaty expressly declares that
Power relieve itself of the obg of the treaty
without the consent Of all the signatOries
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THE WEATHER.
WASHINGTON. D. c., March %, l

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 10, 1878 p. m.
synopsis Of ,cea:her reports for the fast s0entyour
hours.
Clear and fair weather has prevailed since
last evening south OF Pennsylvania and the Ohio Valley
Clouds with occasional light rains, have moved from
Illinois TO Western Pennsylvania The storm which on
Sunday evening prevailed in Connecticut and Eastern
NewYOrk has moved to the northeast beyond our sta
tons The barometer has risen rapidly on Lake on
taIi0 it has been variable the remaining lakes and
in the Southern States. very sudden fall In the
barometer with great increase OF temperature and brisk
southelly winds, reported from the western Pias
Probabilities
Fair weather viii probably prevail on Tuesday In tho
South and middle Aantic states, and threatening
weather the Gulf and the Eastern States The storm
approaching from Nebraska will probably be felt on
Lake Michigan on Tuesday.
The observations on Mount Washington, at
p. Saturday were Barometer 2979 change plus l6;
thermometer $50 change minus 20o relative humidity
81; wind n. w. velocity Of wind, 80 miles per hour.
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TFIEGRAPHIC NOTES.

. The compositors on ie M"""g Wv" @'S""9
Herald Of Cincinnati are on sIiAe'
Work in the Coal Ridge and Montelins Col
ee, near Carmel Penn siopp- In consequence psh WAFER
The floating ice has disappeared IRON tne nind
,pn % os, hi hay, umei their regular trips The eoatnea
predict lively frrigbhns SEASON
eome commotion has been produced among the
An Gin private adyiees from hew.Oreans that
~hsi selling that city at 10 cents per gallon which
Government charges insurance. height and
m.. on without tskng account Of the cost OF producing
The Germans Of Richmond, Va, had torch
10 honor Of peace between France and Germany last
,ng large number Of hous on the prneiIa streets we're in
1899 and decorated With lanterns aud hagS About 100 Germans
M The pe.ssoH AID The streets lined With speesors
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THE TARIFF TROUBLE IN THE HOUSE.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Leading Republicans begin to be alarmed
about the quarrel the Tariff that is going in the
House They fear that II 1t lie resumed next esson 1t
will create discord in the party such extent ser
ousy impair its strength in the Presidential contest Of
next year II is believed by many that the best way to
avert this danger is TO have the Committee OF Ways and
Means appointed and made up Of men not con-
mited 10 either extreme OF the tariff question. The Com
mittee, they say, should devote three months OF the
coming TO hard work, and should thus
he able TO mature and present TO Congress Immediately
upon its reassemblng, carefully revised tariff bill,
wisely drawn and thoroughly sustained In every item
by and figures gathered by the Committee that all
the Republicans could support 10 party measure,
and go to the people upon 1t the coming elections
The vital importance Of harmoniEng the party and set
Ting the tariff quarrel before the opening Of the Pres
Dental Canvass WILL tLs argued, induce men OF extreme
views u modify their opinions, fOrego for time the
vigorous assertion Of them II the Committee Is not
appointed until December, the members Will nave no
knowledge that they 20 upon IL until their
names announced. and will have made no prepare
ton for their work. IL will take two three months,
and probably longer, for them 10 get understanding
the range Of subjects they will have 10 deal wih
hear the numerous delegations representing different
interests that will before them and agree upon
their bill and the probability that mid ummer will md
Congress ia the midst OF angry struggle over the tarn
after the Presidential tickets have been nominated and
the campaign opened In such "a the Democrats
would Join any faction Of the Republicans, and do every
thing IN their power 10 get the tariff in bad and u-
popular shape possible. aud would then In the can
vas lay all the responsibility for action or failure TO act
upon the Republican party. The Speaker ought to ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-14
THE STATE OF PARIS.
ALL o1r1ET AT MoNTMARTRE.

. DETACHMENT OF NATIONAL GUARDS r,,p
a DE- nrvoITmruE REDS APPEALING TO The
TROOPS. ,,.o, % 1871.
The situation at MOntmartre is ""','''s,s' 80 %
one Of perfect tranquility though DETACHMENT , OIL
tns Oh, National Guard still hold possession Of number
~ , and refuse to deliver them up to the
THE Radicals have posted paoaTds urging the
- not 70 fight the people, but the appeal has been
-.3..+;vo Of no effect upon the troops.
c. Radical papers have been suppressed by the
authorities.
THE De5ats Of to-day Indignantly denounces the
l.card nut in circulation by the Reds as preaching
revolt to the army
The city is now entirely quiet and without signs
q renewal of the recent agitation, which is con-
demned by the entire press.
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THE REDEMPTION OF COPPER TOKENS.
WASHINGTON, March 13.-The following cir

WASHINGTON, March 13.-The following cir
cular concerning the redemption Of copper and other
token coins VAST ssued to-day:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1871. }
BY virtue OF authority contained In the act of Congress-
entitled An Act to provide for the redemption OF copper
and other token coins" approved March 49, all cop
per bronze copper Nickel and base metal coinage or
every kind heretofore authorized by law, will be
deemed in accordance with the following regulations:
All persons holding such coins and desiring their re-
de1nption will forward the to the Mint OF the
United States at Philadelphia in OF not less than
$40 advising the Director OF the Mint by mail or the
amount and kind Of coin forwarded and upon what As
thereof which checks may he drawn upon the Assistant
Treasurer in New-York, Philadelphia, Boston, Hew-Or-
leans or san Francisco mt the option OF the party for
wartiDg the coin. The Director OF the Mint In Phil
adepha upon receipt Of the coin forwarded for redemp
tOn will carefully count and examine each parcel OF coin
In the order in which is received, and thereup0n will
Issue certificate, to be at transmitted to the Treas
or the United states at Washington which certi-
cate shall state the amount of coin received. the name
and address OF the person, company, corporation or
firm making the remittance, and the place in NewYOrk,
Philadelphia Boston, New-Oreans, or San Francisco,
at which the transfer check TO be drawn by the Treasurer
OF the United States shall be made payable. The Treas
OF the United States WILL upon the receipt OF tins
certificate, transmit 10 the OF the coin transfer
check payable TO his order for tho amount specified In
the certificates. The expenses Of transporting these
COINS which must always be in sums OF $40 and UPWARD
must he paid by the sending them 10 the place OF
redemption The regulations of Oct. d. 1869, providing
for the redemption OF the veccnt coins by the Ireasu-
and the General Assistant Treasurer OF the United
States are hereby abrogated GEORGE g. BOUTWELL,,
Secretary of the Treasury
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ARREST OF CoUNTERFEITERs.

HARRISBURG, March 13-Within the past ten
days Col Wteys secret Service officers have arrested
eight persons in this city and neghborhood for dealing
fl counterfeit United States Treasury and National Bank
notes thought that others implicated will also DO
captured. The officers ii is said have obtained evidence
10 insure the conviction OF Charles Fredereks, who Is at
present serving a term of imprisonment in Western
peDitentary, and of Michael Hartzel who now con-
fined in Aeghany County JAIL awaiting trial on charge
cOunterfeng, also charge OF the murder OF John
York "a boy, in Schuykill County, In June last.
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NEW ZEALAND.

THREATENING LABOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
DIARY FIRES.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13.-The unemployed
laborrs Of Auckland, Ncw-Zeaand, holding monster
meetings and appointing Committees 10 wait upon the
superintendent Of the Provinces TO obtain redress Of
grievances. They also showing their discomfort in
more threatening manner. Three incendary 1res, all
believed u have been the work the disaccted labor
rs nave taken place The first burned the ship CITY or
auckland ana cargo, valued at 42OOG the second the
heOse Depot and 10000 gallons Of kerosene, and the
~ burn other property
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SANDWICH ISLANDS.
THE EARTHoUAKE-N0 IIvys los

TIE EARIliQUAKE-NO LIVES LOST.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13-The shocks of an
earthquake which occurred in the Hawaiian Islands on
the 10Th ult were general throughout the group In
LAns great rocks were hurled down from cliffs and some
Of the valleys were rendered uncutya;abte nv the de-
bris from the mountains Great wonder n q I, nressd
that lives were lost any OF the islands A. Hono
lulu the shocks commenced at 1857 D. m. thew were
three In number and followed each other In rand sn
cession lasting altogether minute Al H. 9TH,
Islands the time different the last shock ocrnrrn',
Ut Lahaina at ll:24 y. IN.
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CUBA.

THE ARMY swEARs ALLEGIANCE TO KING ANA
DEUs-FIGHTING NEAR sANCTI sPIRfTUs
HAVANA, March 3.-The Spanish troops yes
Srday took the oath OF glance to King Amadeus and
tie Spanish Constitution. The volunteers only the
oath OF festy 10 the King emitting that 20 the Cons-
ion because they all are permanent Cuban force and
The spanish Constitution docs not rule Cuba which
governed by special laws.
The Cuban CORPS under ylamios has been defeated by
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SAN FRANcIsco, March 1S.-Horace Howes
who died this city yesterday left property valued at
nearly g tied up to mako it useless to hrs
widow and child. Just before dying no sent message
to the courts saying that he had always dsapproved OF
adIournments respect to the memory Of deceased
members OF the bar and requested that no adjounmen
be allowed In his IL is believed that his will Will
he set aside the ground Of insanity and In justice 10
hia family.
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Is HE THE NATHAN MURDERER

Boston, March 13.-Ihe Traveller says letter
has been received from Nantucket dated Saturday,
lth which states that the people whereabouts very
much exercised what many regard the discovery
OF the Nathan murderer. strange man answering to
the published description OF Forester has been on the
island week or more, en(ravOring to hire house for
himself and failing engaged rooms from private fam
ily taking care OF himself He makes no secret how
ever of his movements The people proposed to secure
him on Saturday and to have officer 70 down to the
island ON to-day's boat.
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PERsoNALrTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

.Ithamer A. Beard, well-known citizen W
Mas. died on Sunday aged 81
Dr. Thomas Carroll one of the Oldest ply
aie.ps Of CINCINNATI, died yesterday aged n.
William II. Brandon, well known for many years Years
sopeets Wit. Ambughs menagrt died suddenly al ss'en L.
sgsd 81 =, :,
o. PAM Church Al Brskn n has received eau TO he hectof-
shin Of st Church Chicago shd Ia, aeeee' Ds VIII Oe
gip' bs labor, there on hnt sunday IN April
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WOMEN REFUSING THE BALLOT.

Chicago, March 13.-The Board of Regis
tiers Of Clarendon, Iowa. recently decided that women
were entitled to vote that city, and the names OF all
women of the proper age placed on the rolls Sew
eral gentlemen, not liking this movement, erased the
names OF their wives, and several women also erased
their names On election day women claimed the
privilege OF voting