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Mower County transcript., 1871-12-21

THIRTEEN MONTHS FOR $3.50.
We will send the WEEKLY WISCONSIN, to all new
subscribers from the ls of December. 1871, to Jam
uary st l873 for 81 So Subscriptions to be made be-
fore January 1st, 1872.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

TIE RIVERS AND THE STREETS. .-Wayfarers
by the water highways from this city to
Brooklyn and Jersey have been relieved for
the last two days from the delays and obstruc-
tions caused by the floating ioe. The rivers
are now clear; but this may be but tempo
rary relief. There is vast mass Of ice on
the Hudson and up the Sound which has yet
to break its barriers and come down, with
every prospect Of another gorge at the ferries,
admonishing us once more that the bridge Is
the only safe and proper mode Of communica-
tion between New York and Brooklyn. Mean
time the streets, with the exception Of Broad
way and the Bowery, are 10 miserable plight.
Great banks Of snow, cemented by accumu-
lated ashes and flth of all kinds, line all the
narrow streets. How this disgusting accumu-
lation is to be got rid Of is problem. Surely
the authorities have some power in the matter.
The Commissioners Of Public Works, having
absorbed into their body the duties and emolu-
ments of the Street Department, ought to see
that the streets are kept in good con-
dition just at this time, especially when the
softness Of the weather affords an opportunity
for assisting nature In the removal of the snow
embankments which block up all the side
streets.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

THE DISORDERS AT WEST PoIyT ACADEMY. =
The investigation Of the Congressional CON-
mittee has brought to light many details which
60 to prove that affairs are managed vcry
loosely and sometimes very cruelty at The
West Point Military Academy. In fact, the
incidents of the past few months are sucic.en,
to show that discipline. which should be the
most stringent part Of the machinery Of any
educational institution, Is exceedingly lax al
West Point. We trust that, whatever tho CON-
mittee may discover upon this point, they will
recommend such rigid rules as will insure the
grand essentials Of military cdacatioa--dis-
cipllnc and subordnaiion.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16
Tho spuy,eu p.yvil Accident:

Another accident, similar in many re-
spccts to the accident at New Ham
burg, occurred yesterday on the Hudson
River Railroad at Spuyten Duyvil creek.
The Montreal train was waiting on the draw
bridge for freight train to switch of, and
waited thus for more than an hour, standing
during all the timo with its entire length across
the wooden drawbridge. The Yonkers train
from Now York, was due at this bridge only
few minutes later than the express train, but
no signals whatever were displayed at the rear,
and, naturally enough, It plunged along the
track, turned the curve just three hundred
yards below the bridge, at the rate
OF thirty-nve miles an hour, and
dashed into the rear passenger car
Of the exprese. The half of the car was torn
to pieces, the passengers, wakened rudely from
their sleep, were tossed from one end Of the car
to the other, and frightened out of their wits
as the black locomotive with It's dazzling Drum
mond headlight suddenly appeared in
their midst like dreadful cyclops.
No serious injuries to any one are reported,
strangely and providentialV enough. One or
two passengers were scratched by their tum-
bic. and the engine driver and fireman, who
jumped from their engine, were somewhat
hurt by their fall and the ensuing cold bath ;
but no other serious wounds were re-
ccivcd. As soon as the engine driver saw
the train ahead he shut Off steam
and the fireman applied the patent brakes, and
then both took the leap Into the frozen river.
The train was slowed so much that when it
struck Il merely had force enough to demoiish
part q the rear car and 10 poke its nose into
the presence d the Aeepers on the other
traia.
There was the most unjusti1ab.e negligence
and carelessness shown on the part OF the en-
ployss Of the road, especially In view of 50
recent disaster AT New Hamburg, In falling,
whea this Montreal express was detained at
the bridge over an hour and the Yonkers train
was known 10 be due TO display tho usual red
danger light In the rear. Another investiga-
ton l. needed al once. The safety OF life and
limb cannot be Knocked at In this way.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16
Fisk and the Union Pacific Railroad Conn
pnny.

Fisk and the Union Pacific Railroad Com.
pnny.
The ever-litigating and otherwise most COM
the most serious he has yet encountered, as
there Is no rallying or chance of reviving
therefrom. A decision of Judge Nelson's rem
dered yesterday, and which will be found in
erte,,so in another column, has not only re-
pulsed Fisk's assaults upon and deprived him
of all his great expectations from an unlimited
sway of the funds and finances of the Union
Pacific Railroad Company and "Credit Mo-
bilier of America" but has declared all his
former high-handed attempts previously
taken to that end utterly illegal and unjustif-
able. A great sensation was created some
two years ago by the forcible breaking into
the Offices Of the company referred to, the
blowing up of their safe and the carrying away
therefrom all the books, bonds and other
valuable papers, by virtue Of an order of Judge
Barnard, Of the Supreme Court. The order Of
forcible seizure was granted at the suit Of
Fisk against the company. The latter, COM
prising all its members, moved for removal
Of the suit instituted against them by Fisk
from the Supreme Court to the United States
Circuit Court of this district. The motion was
granted. Then came the grand strategic move
Of Fisk to withdraw the suit from the United
States Circuit back to his favorite battle field,
the Supreme Court of the State. The battle
was waged with great skill on both sides, but
the result was left undecided in consequence
Of the protracted illness of Judge Nelson. That
result, however, is no longer doubtful, as
Judge Nelson has decided against Fisk. What.
ever further action he may take will be on
ground with which he is not familiar and
where his usual strategy will not avail him.
The decision is q most important one and will
well repay perusal.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16
Anarchy in South CarolInn.

Public and private advices from South Caro-
lima furnish unmistakable evidence of the preva-
lence of state of affairs there absolutely alarm
ing. Recent murders and other outrages have
just eliminated, as we announced by telegraph
yesterday, In the violent deaths Of number
of negroes VINO were In prison charged with
the preparation of crimes, and who, it was
feared, would 60 unwhipped of justice unless
the citizens themselves inflicted summary pun
ishment upon them. 1t SCENE that formda-
bic band of several hundred disguised horse
men were the actors in the horrid scene. We
publish letter to-day from Southern gentle
man of experience and observation, an extern
sive planter, and one not likely to put an
exaggerated coloring upon the condition of
affairs, from which it will be seen that the
governmental situation there is lamentable in
the extreme. C.nuot Congress do something
to restore tranquility in those districts which
now seem to have been surrendered to anarchy
and mob violence?
In accordance with our suggestion as to
Congressional action in regard to the state
of anarchy in South Carolina we give a
synopsis of bill said to have been prepared
by General Butler and presented to Congress
on the 14th inst 1t provides for the punish
ment Of those engaged in what are called Ku
Klux outrages, but makes no provision for the
punishment of those who inspire those out
RACES. All darkies down South are not pat.
terms of virtue and morality. The worst fends
in human shape are TO be found among the
liberated negroes.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16
Tho Orosixiyn Navy Yard.

General slocum's bill 70 remove the Brook
lyn Navy Yard Is stlll under discussion in the
House, having the misfortune 10 receive more
ventilation than is good or usual for such pal
pable jobs. II has, indeed, been under con-
sideration for two or three sessions. and II the
required bonus has no. already been carved
out IL win possibly remain under consideration
until Il is General Slocum proposes to seA
the gard Tor q sum largS, as he has intimated,
than Is necessary 10 baild another one, either
at New Loadon or up The Hudson. But the
statement was made In me debate on Thurs
day, and not desied that In the decd convey.
ing large portion o. the yard to the govern
ment there was a clause providing that in case
Of 1t ever ceasins 10 be used for the purpose
Of a navy yard the property should revert to
the Mayor, Aldcssnen aud Commonalty OF New
York. Thus II VIA be seen that II the condi-
tions Of tho original deed OF gif, are to be car.
ried out In good faith. the extensive site, upon
the commercial use OF which GenerA Slocum
bases great expectations for Brooklyn In the
future, viii not remain Brooklyn property, ex-
cept navy yard remains upon II. The reprc-
sentative from Brooklyn, therefore, misinter-
prets Brooklyn interests In his proposal 10 re-
move the Navy Yard 10 some other locality.
Outside Of these considerations, however,
the yard Is needed where II Is. The dry dock
itself is Of such value that ten years could not
suffice TO build as good one elsewhere, and
the cost Of Il alone Is estimated at four million
dollars The great commercial city OF the
Union requires a national navy yard in it's
immediate vicinity, accessible at oil seasons Of
the year to the largest national men-of-war,
and at the same time securely remote from
any actual danger Of capture by even the most
determined foreign foe in time OF war; The
proposition Of Mr.. Ketcham for the appoint
ment of commission by the President 10
inquire into the whole subject Is likely TO prick
the bubble Of this job, which, no doubt, rests
more with those who want the Navy Yard at
their own particular site than with those who
only care to have Brooklyn rid OF Il. The
advocates Of New London and other places
seem suspicieusly anxious 10 accept this
elephant, which Brooklyn Is supposed TO be
disgusted with, aud therein, no doutt, lies the
whole aniEus Of the Job.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16
TR IP L E SH E E 7
New York, Thursday, February 16, 1871.
CONTENTS OF TO.DAY,S HERALD.

PAGE. ->>----~~-~
l-Advertisementa
acknowledgements
3-News from WashinCton-Berge Tunnel-The
South Carolina Outrage-The State Capital :
Proceedings in the Legislature-Popular Edu-
cation-St Francis Xavier Coliege-Anotner
Liquid Gas Explosion.
4-interesting Proceedings In Congress-Almost
Another Holocaust: A Collision at Spuyten
Duvvi Yesterday Morning-Tne New lam.
burg Disaster-Broadway Widening-Obltu-
ary-Wood and Tar--Alleged Incendiarism-
Dominion Of Canada; Opening OF the Domin-
Ion Parliament; Address by the Governor, Lord
,. Lsgsr,New New Jersey @ a. LLegislasure-Laying IN a
0-rhe Loss OF the Saginaw: Reason Of the Visit
4 = OF the saginaw TO Ocean Island; The Wreck
and the Party on Shore; Their Life the
Coral Reel and Their Rescue-The Sappho 8
Prizes-Board OF Health-Royaty In Rome:
Tile Arrival OF Prince Hnmbert and Princess
Marguerite: How They Were Welcomed by
the Popuiace; A second kissing Of the Tiber-
News-Anarcny In South Caronna-singular
Fatality.
6-Edltorlais: Leading Article, "Tne French Ma.
tiOnal ASsembly-The House Of Orleans and
the Count de Paris'-Amusement Announce
ments
z-EdItorial Confined from Sixth Pagc,-Per-
sona lntelligence-The French National As
sembly-1he German Headquarters-Sur
Peace Question-General Reports-The joint
High Commission Miscellaneous Telegraphlc
News-Views of the past-Business Notlces
S-Proceedings IN the LCusts-Forgers Convicted
Mail Robbing-The Taylor viii Case-Thieves
and Recetvers-The Great Fisk, Jr., and the
Union Pacific Railroad Company Case-The
Europa Smuggling Case Again-Suicldes-Tne
Irish EXiles.
eDrugs and Druggists What the Dispensers
Think OF the irving Bill-Naval AGairs-Mrs.
O'Donoyan Rossa's Readings-Ou OF the
Brooklyn Homlcides-Real Estate Matters
Death from Eating French Candy-Financial
and Commercial Reports-The Cotton Move
ment-MarrIages and Advertisements
1O-Europcan Mail Details: The Story OF the
Capitulation of Paris; Won Beusts Austrian
Poiicy--The Sing Sing Murder-WomaI
Suffrage In Meteorological Record
Telegraphic News-Amusemeuts-Sb
Observation-Disclosures
11-AdvertisementS.
I2-Advertlsemeus.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

The PRESIDENT ON THE TEST OATH.-Presi-
dent Grant yesterday gave his reasons to Con-
gress for permitting the bill providing for q
qualified test oath to certain ex-rebels to
become law without his signature. He
would have signed the bill had it provided for
the repeal Of the s'test oath" required of per-
sons elected or appointed to Office; but as this
bill relieved ex-rebels, while it still holds
loyal soldiers to the oath, he could not
approve it. He recommends to Congress that
while relieving certain classes of men of an
oath which they cannot take loyal men should
also be relieved, to whom the oath has no
application. Thus it will be seen that the
strong, practical common sense of General
Grant in this business is better than the blum
dering legislation Of Congress, and it is to be
hoped that the two Houses will act upon the
hint he has given them.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

only be falling back upon her own history
aud repeating what she attempted In 1880,
and endeavoring to do what England cffectu-
ally accomplished In 1858, when William and
Mary jointly accepted the sovereign authority
with oil It's sorrows and with oil Its boncrs.
During their long exile II Is only fair 10 say
that the various members Of the Orleans
family have conducted themselves with be-
coming dignity. Ths-world has had no occa-
sion to laugh at them. In England, where
they have found home, they have proved
good landlords, good citizens, and so far as
they have courted II, have won public esteem.
The head of the House of Orleans is tho
Count de Paris, young man not
much known to the world, but whose
history is and ought to be more or less
dear to France. While yet boy his father
was accidentally killed In the streets OF
Paris. When the revolution of lsls broke
out--a revolution which drove his family into
exile-it was he who was borne by his heroic
mother to the Legislative Chambers and pre-
sented as the heir of France. The cry, "Too
late, too iate," stifcd the mothers hopes and
eKiled the dynasty. The heroic mother Is
since dead. The Count, now thirty three
years of age, has for wife daughter Of bis
uncle, the now well known Duke Of
Montpensier; is the father of two chill
dren and lives happily and quietly
at Twickenham, near London. In his
numerous uncles and cousins he has no lack Of
friends and advisers. The Duke dAumale,
his uncle, is on all hands admitted to be man
of first class talent, devoted to France and to
the head of his house. With the restoration
of the House of Orleans In the person Of the
Count de Paris we may look with confidence
to the re-estahlishment Of the entente cordialo
between England and France, and in conse-
quence to a reign of peace. OF course he
will come inte power amid the sorrow and
humiliation Of his people. But if France
knows how to conport herself In her new situa-
ton, even If she should lose Alsace and part
of Lorraine, the restoration of her citizen kings
may prove blessing far beyond anything she
has known in connection with either republic
or empire. We wish we'll for France and well
for her possible new sovereign.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

bnt that Congress, in reference TO the Brook
lyn Navy Yard, will adopt the plan of an
army and navy commission from the President
to inquire into the expediency of the removal
of said Navy Yard, and also whether 1t is
advisable or not to abolish 1t entirely or trans
for 1t to some other place and, ifto some other
ilace, what place, and what the transfer will
cost. All things considered, this, perhaps, is
the best course to pursue on the subject, though
We think Il would be Just as well 10 let we'll
Eaough alone.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

AWFUL TMKs ros TINS CONSTITUTION. III
tho Hon. Mr. Eldridge. of Wisconsin, Is to bs
believed, The new bin In Congress, providing
for the enforcement Of the rights Of citizens to
vote under the fifteenth amendment Is s'abso-
lutely atrocious," ''hidesus and rcvolting !" II
will make the States 'the mere tools and
slaves OF Congress" and al the land with
''spies and iniormers !" even tho title OF the
bill is false pretensc, II not . lac !" the
whole thing Is outside the consultation and
frank usurpat,on and revolution" In short,
this bill, according 10 the astounded aud
excited Mr.. Eidndge, Is simply . bill 10
abolish the constitution and 10 rule our
political elections by United States soldiers.
But what saws the csDstitutiosf A originally
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

SENATOR SUMNER seized the opportunity
yesterday, in resolution concerning the
missing United States war steamer Tennessee.
to administer another back-handed blow to the
administration on the st. Domingo annexation
scheme. In his hostility to the President this
implacable Sumner is OVERRIDING 1t, as, by and
by, he will be apt to discover. He will be
good for nothing, at all events, until this st.
Domingo question Ia settlee.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

the Bill To ISpsnSFy Bouyry
JusuERs. lit sceus that Asscmblyman
TLomas Z. Fields Exposes instead OF CON-
rsending the bin authorizing the rcfanding of
tie money paid by certain parties fcr subsii-
tuies nader tie drafts In this city during the
rebellion. Ia seemed strange that bill OF
this character, 80 open 10 fraad and perjury
AZ II is, should receive the encouragement Of
80 astute q representative ~ Mr.. Fields. The
bill was referred 10 The Judiciary Committee. Of
which Mr.. Fields Is chairman. II viii pro-
baby bs there sqaelched, and thus tho tax
payers Of the city aud State saved another
unnecessary add grevious burden.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

CARmALpI RETURNS TO HIS ISLAND from
tho war In France. He has done the best he
could do for the French rcpublic, and lie goes
back 10 Lis little island with the thanks Of tho
Government Of tho National D,fcnce; but
stu be goes back defeated aud disappointed.
His notorious hostility 10 the Pope and the
clergy Of the Catholic Church, In connection
with bis cordial reception by Gambct.a, has
operated among the masses OF the French
provinces 10 confirm their suspicious against
the republic, aud 90 isey have voted L out,
Gsrioaidi, therefore, While aiming 10 servo
the republican cause In Fraace, has really
served the cause Of the orlsAnists, and they
ought 30 sead bim letter Of thanks.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

A CRAZY INDIVIDUAL offered an Assembly
man twenty dollars yesterday, on the floor Of
House, to get his little bill through, and was
very correctly put out by the Speaker. Did
he suppose that our wise legislators, men
chosen chiefly fer their great discretion, their
shrewd judgment, their strict integrity and
their untarnished honor, would sell their inde-
pendence, their freedom Of action-nay, even
their honor, that grandest adornment Of Gods
noblest work-for twenty dollars2 Not much.
We doubt if fifty could do It,
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

THE INVESTIGATION into tue charges against
the Children's Aid Society is still going on at
Albany. So far there appears to have been
nothing worse than little scarcity In the mat
ter of rations now and then, growing out Of
the economy Of the matron rather than any
malicious cruelty toward the children. The
charity itself is such an excellent one that Il
cannot be wholly condemned on any such tee
timony as has been given against Il 80 FAR.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

FINANCIAL FRAUDS Down SoUTn.-The
Montgomery (Ala.) Nail demands thorough
and complete investigation In regard to the
alleged Indebtedness of the State. The Sa-
vannah Republican calls for a similar investi-
cation in relation TO the financial concerns Of
Georgia. While willing to pay every cent of
honest Indebtedness they protest against pay
ing the claims Of swindlers and frauds. This
Ia right
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

Nova SCOTIA WAKING UP.-In the Nova
Scotia Assembly yesterday Mr.. Hill urged
upon the Governor General the Importance Of
seeing to 1t that the rights of Nova Scotia In
her fisheries are not ceded away to the
Yankees by the joint High Commission soon to
meet at Washington. A deputation Of patriotic
Bluenoses in Washington will probably be the
next thing In order.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

THE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES arc to
have even another condition imposed upon
them by the Legislature to hedge about the
security Of policy holders. Our Daniels at
Albany have come to tho conclusion, no
doubt, that, as life insurance is game where
the policy holder must die TO win, he Is enti-
tied to hold pretty sure hand before he bets.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

THE TENNESSEE. news is good news. /"
Nothing has been heard as yet Of the United
States steamer Tennessee, but any hour may
now bring us the information of her arrival at
some port of st. Domingo. We again assert
that she is all right, and no one interested in
those on board should have the least anxiety
regarding their safety.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

SENATOR BLAIR is another enfet,a terrible.
Like McCreery on the Arlington graveyard
discussion, he made his democratic brethren
squirm in their seats by bis speech in the
Senate yesterday. lie thrust tle whole pack
of them back two years, and placed them
squarely on the platform Of his Brodhead let
Cor
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

THE BILL ORDERING A New COMMISSION to
assess the valuation of property required to be
taken to widen Broadway under the old act
has been passed in our State Senate. Now
let us see what they will do with it in the
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

ssOUTLIvED ITs U5EFULNEss"-The West
Point Academy, according to the opinion of
member Of Congress. What do the people
think2 Column Of ''Voices of the People"
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

In HIS CONTINUED OPPOSITION to General
Grants administration Senator Sumner bids
fair to come out at the Doolittle end Of the
horn
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

FRANK BLAIR still sticks to bis Brodhead
letter, and there's where "his head isn't
level"
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

LIMA EDwIN's THEATRE. 720 Broadway HUNTED
Down; OK. TIN Two LIVES OF MARY LEIGH.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

OLYMPIC THEATRE Broadway.-TuE PANToMIME OF
RIcHELIEu THE PERIOD
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

ADJUSTMENTS TVS EVENING.
FOURTEENTH STREET THEATRE tTheaire Fsancais)-
KING LEAR
NIBLo's GARDEN. Broatway.-TaE SPECTACLE OF
The BLAoK CROOK
wALLACEs THEATRE. Broadway 18th street,
LIMA EDwrS's THEATRE, 7so Brondway.-uuwrrp
Down; Or TN Two LIVES OF MARY LEIGH.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, corner Of s.h av. anG ssd ST.
GGAND o2EaATIc CARNIVAL
OLYMPIC THEATRE. Broadway.-rur PAsroMrnn OF
RIcHELIEu OF THE PERIOD
BowERY THEATRE, Bowery.-Pomr; on, WAY DOWN
SoUTH-MAN AND rIGER.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, TwcniY-toura street.
SARATOGA.
GLOBE THEATRE 7ss Broadway-vArrnry ESrEr
rAINnrNT, 5o.-GaEEN BASNEn
NEW YORK sTADT THEATRE. As Bowcry.-vALERIE-
ElNE fAssE TUE
BOOTHS THEATRE. sad st., 5th ana 9Th avs
RIcHELIEN.
WOODS MUSEUM Broadway, corner Goth st.-Perrorm.
ences every afternoon ana evening"
MRS. r B. c9SyAy,s PARK THEATRE, Brooslyu.-
NUou Apo ABOUT MERCHANT OF VENICE, &c.
ASSOCIATIONS HALL, sad stree: and l,h ave-GrASp
CONCERT.
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE, 2ol Bowery.--vA.
RIE1Y ENTERTAiSaENr.
THEATRE coMIquE, 5A Broadway.-CoMIo VOCAL
ISM, EECRo AI1s,
SAN FRANCISCO MINSTREL HALL. 6ss Bro, tway.-
NEGRO MlNsrEELsy, FARIEs. BUaLEsSuE5, &C.
BRYANT'S NEW OPERA HOUSE, 2sd ST., between 9Th
and 9TH avs-NEdRo AISsrRELsY. EcoESraIcirIEs, &C
HOOLEY's OPERA HOUSE, Brooklyn-HooLEY's AND
KELLY & Icons MINsTRELs
APOLLO HALL. corner csh stree. and Broadway
DIR. CoRRY's DIo3AlA IRELAND
Nrrr vopr c,,cr,,
THE RING. AogoBAra, 60
NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY, slS Broadway
SCIENCE ART.
DR.. KAHNs ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 745 Broadway
SCIENCE
.
Z r IP L E SH E E I.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

GRAND OPERA HOUSE, corner OF s.h av ana 23d ST.
GgAND ocEaATIc CARNIVAL.
The New York herald., 1871-02-16

wALLACE's THEATRE Broadway ana 18TH street,
HoNE-BLuE DEVILS.