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New-York tribune., 1872-04-25

Mr. Joseph c. Abbott having been disposed
Of, Mr. Ransom comes in as Senator from North
Carolina, and for the first time since 1861 the
Senate is full, seventy-four members being i'll
their places. Passing by the antecedens of the
Senators themselves, this spectacle will be
observed with satisfaction by the whole country.
1t is not pleasant to be obliged to note, with
this return of good feeling, a bit of OverdOne
sympathy OH the part Of the Senate, which
agreed to the report of Senator Morton,
to pay the mileage of Mr.. Abbott and a SEN
atol's pay from March 4, 1871, to date. No
body has ever pretended that Mr.. Abbott
represented any constituency whatever He
claimed to be Senator because he had sew
eral votes at an election at which Il. b. Vance,
who was politically disabled was chosen Sen
ator. Of course he got seat in the Senate;
but, as if by way of salve to his disappolnt-
ment, it has been decided to give him pay and
mileage, just as though he had been Scna-
tor. Mr.. Abbott's claim was one of amazing
impudence allowing him pay now is simply
making an appropriation for the encourage
nent of contestants for seats.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-25

Mr.. Chas. Frantis Adams leaves behind him
a letter concerning his Presidential prospects,
so frank, independent and manly as greatly
20 strengthen the esteem in which the public
holds him. 1t is not the letter of politician,
and it may not better Mr.. Adams's chances
for the Cincinnati nomination, but it is worthy
the son and the grandson of Presidents whose
service honored the Republic in its better
days.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-25

Everything in and around Washington de-
pends upon the Philadelphia Convention, ap-
parenNy. The Mobile Postmaster whose neck
las been under the guillotine for some time,
has been reprieved until Philadelphia has
recorded its conclusion. And the Senate eau
Gus yesterday anxiously discussed ways and
meaus to get nd Of pending legislation IN osdc.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-25

The Brooklyn Ring can no more bear in
vestigation than that of New-YOrk could stand
exposure; and few more such blows as the
Committee of Fifty have lately given it will
destroy much of its power for evil The re-
port which we publish this morning is in re-
gard to the East River Bridge frauds, which
have long been believed to be something enor-
nous. This much that is very damaging ap-
pears from the figures given elsewhere: that
Mr.. W. c. Kingsley, who is powerful mem
Der of the Ring, has paid to himself and va
rious partners S169,737 81, for supplies ordered
by himself as Superintendent of the Bridge.
When it is remembered that Mr.. Kingsley
paraded as an evidence of great virtue on his
part that the transactions of the nature alluded
to amounted to only S24,11O g. this revelation
from his own books is calculated to lessen
public confidence in him. We hope the Fifty
will continue their exposures, and thus break
up Ring which is robbing Brooklyn at a
rate which with all her rapid development she
cannot afford
New-York tribune., 1872-04-25

One of the evils of special legislation is ex-
emplifed in the unpleasant trouble in the
management of the Soldiers Asylums, in which
Gen. Butler is largely concerned. The law,
which prohibited members of Congress from
accepting any of the Offices of the organiza-
ton, was altered to allow Gen. Butler to re-
tain his offices as President and Treasurer.
Now that disorder and disagreement have
arisen, the quarrel is to be taken into Con-
gress. Whether Gen. Butler be wrong or right
in bis management, he is certainly not night
in keeping his place both in the House and
in the National Asylum Association.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-25

Here il a curiosity of photogaphng. Not long
ago. Mr.. Henry H. FaXon of Quincy. a member of
the Massachusetts, Legislature. assaulted
railway train by one Of his feliow-ci who did
not like Mr. Faxon's temperance opinions. At tho
trial, among other things, the assaulted man test-
fed to the fact that the day after the assault when
his nose was badly swollen his forehead bruised.
and when also there were a. lcdS. scNgn distinct
contusons on his face he went 80 a picluro
gallery to have his face taken As it
then looked: he wanted 1t a. a keepsake llo
had been using beof-steak and leechcS' all tho
night previous to say nothing OF tncture OF arnca
SO that the contusons not IN all their fresh and
original beauty Of form and color; but We have
every reason 10 believe that in his Photograph, the
injured man looked far from handsome; and We arc
rather surprised that the picture was not produced
in court. At any rate photographs taken IN per-
petual memory of the thing will he highly useful,
especially in assault and battery eases.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-25

The case of DR.. Houard came up in the
House of Representatives, yesterday, and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs reported
resolution calling on the President to de-
mand his immediate release and the restora-
ton of his confscated property. This action
of the Committee springs, doubtless, from the
best intentions. But they seem to for
get that, on the 9th of March, the Presi-
dent did make precisely this demand
upon the Spanish Government. 1t is true that
three days afterward the Secretary OF State
informed the Vice-President that we had no
right to make such demand, and things
move so curiously between the White House
and the Department that no one can tell just
what they intend to do about it. Perhaps,
after all, it is , as well that Congress shall
ascertain whether the Administration was
serious on the 9th or on the 18th of March.
1t is matter of some importance, not only
TO DR.. Houard, but to the United States and
Spain.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-25

Judge George G. Barnard violated dccency
and the dignity of his Court on Tuesday, by
an insulting and lying allusion to one of the
Court reporters of this journal. The reporter
treated the rufian Judge with the silent con-
tempt he richly deserved, as THE TRIBUNE
might also have mercifully done, but for the
injudicious publication, in newspaper when
Barnard generally employs to circulate his
falsehoods, of an exaggerated statement OF the
occurrence. 1t therefore becomes proper for
us to say that the young man thus grossly in
suited is recognized in his profession as
particularly modest. capable, Industrious and
honorable journalist, against whom no word OF
reproach or accusation from any responsible
source has ever reached us. AS to the Judge
who reflected upon his truthfulness, he has
been proved by scores of witnesses before
Committee of the State Legislature to know
nothing either of decency, truth, or honor.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-25

The good die young. and our blooming cotem-
pogary The SimlbuJ. has issued Us last number. IL
might have borrowed as its eptaph that touching
sentiment upon the tombstone Of a thrce'days-old
baby If thus untimey | am done for wonder
what was begun for" However, a. its ten mum
bers contained clever original articles enough &c
have supplied a frugal journal which understand,
judicous padding for ten weeks ts existence Is vim
dicatcd from the charge of unprohtableness. Any
body who wishes u unique collection Of original
poems, essays stories, criticisms and happy nothngs
from some of the cleyercst of American authors can
buy the whole series 70, one dollar BY addressing
Mrs. Carroll Dunham No. GS East Mofth-st. And -
that dollar goes into thc fund for the Homeopathic
Sulgc. Hospital. tho buyer viii DC tWIc0 blessed.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-25

Woop CARPETING, 4sO Broadway, is used Tor
every elas Of room, Kitchen and psror stsles s1o i m
ARTIFICIALITIES- ES-PALMERS LIMBS r...,u
80, ,,., A s. HATCH.
Fisk g. HATCH, BANKERS,
No. .5NAsAu-sT., NevYOIk.
wese having constant inquiries desirable Of In
casting money or the proceeds Twenty Bonds already
called iu be called in the form Of portable securities in
which ,se creates, possible safety combined with fair and salts
factory income
The f INQUIRY one Isl Shall we buy any the issues Of Govern
ncut BOuds having the Longest time to run "
No one needs now to that Government Bonds are 'ood
tu at pre.eat market prices the Of interest which they pay
upon their cost too tie views Of most investors Hence
b oOn,.n, INQUIRY for something that viii better
To meet this inquiry satisfactorily ourselves aud customers we can
recommend only such n0V possess the essential quail
oatou of uaqsonabk sev The securities to which we have
given the Necessary attention enable thus recommend them
THE BoSDs or 1un CENTRAL RAILROAD Co., originally
rcgcated which buy and sell market rates They
are vdy and highly esteemed all the principal money mar
kes Of the world and all TIE principal Stock Exchanges in
m county and Europe they take rank popularity and market
valoe ne, to the Bonds Of e Government Present
lie. price. abOu; lO2i.
TnE SIX PEE CENT BoSDs rns cHEsAPEAKE AND oH'o
RAILROAD COMrASr secured by Tst Mortgage upon their great
East and West Trunk Line Railroad extending from the Chesapeake
Bay to the OHIO River forming short low grade and economical
through route transportation of Western products to the sea and
tverns the wonderful and Coal deposits Of Virginia and West
virginia Which are well among the most important varied
and valuable on this
We have these bonds Of the Company at %
ond scorusd interest payable May aud November Prncpa
and interest payable ia God y City N'TTorf Denominations
eI,oOO 800 and 500, Coupon OF Registered
There no good reason Bond. should not take equal rank
sith the Central PaciGcs.
Pull information furnished or spfucadon
We bay Bonds receive deposits, and allow
Interest on balabces cO,cons issue Certificates Of deposit and
do . general banking busisess FISK HATCH.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-25
Business Noilfes.

GoLD WATCHES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
Fine Gold Barrugs and Pins
Ttru e,n Cameo Garnet, CaThunce ONYX, Jet Sc
GoA Mach Chains Necklaces lOcseS, Seal Rings, -,
WV Sleeve Buttons Studs Gold 1himbles, &C.
Coral Sets SIS, $50, S25 TO SloO. New styles ,
Gro. c. ALLEN, 84i Broadway, near foutteenhst
BATCuTLoRs HAIR DYE.-The best in the
world Inrtsneous bnuos Ieees Applied at Factory NO 10
}opdsL SOid everywhere.
ISSUED 81 ,797 GENERAL ACCIDENT POLICIES
fnls7l-TKAyElEIs Insurance. Co. Hartford
A Word TO THE WIsE.-WILHAMs'S TX
sRlcr JAMAICA GINGER yOur life Only ~ cents
WoOD CARPETING, 4S0 Broadway, is used Tor
every room Kitchen and paor ST and pnees Tor ee
ARTIFICIALITIES- LIMBS.
80 Pr,sr' 6ll n.t-st Phia; ~ Green-St Boston,
,.a,.v ,, a s. HATCH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07
DEALERS IN DEATH AND FLAME.

NAMES or THE MEN WHO. SELL DANGEROUS
BURNING FLUIDS CONTRARY 10 LAVA
LIST FOR CONSUMERS AND THE DISTRICT
ATTORNEY TO STUDY.
The following list of dealers in dangerous
oils and fluids, who daily peril life and property nd
violate the Laws, has been prepared with great difficulty
aud care and may be depended upon correct In every
essential particular. il +. however, incomplete and
will be supplemented BY other fast the oils
purchased Of them be tested by the oycrta4ed eX
Xerts and chemists.
John Bepper of No. 400 1tbaVe. supplies tht greater
ortop of the tenement hOCacs in the western pant Of
IIbrty.sixth Thirty TLTtyeisAth and other
aralle streets as high a. Tftyninthst, with safety
fluid" He also peddlesIt SO his wagons 10 many store
pcepers in SIXTH Seventh ghth Ninth, aud Teniaves
NJhe following Is Prof Chambers report, dalcd leD H.
ASP. on the article Beppler Offers for sale;
find this be the lighter and more dangerous p0r-
don Of crude petroleum. known IN the trade as naphtha
M Is the dangerous portion which all honest lelhls take
sJu OF the petroleum, IN order 10 render u sc LOT con-
uiupOD in lamps. The presence OF from three ~ nIePF
gent OF this naphtha in ordinary Kerosene X humceul 10
3cnder an otherwise safe Kerosene highly DANGEROUS
This nuid sold by John Bepper 10, therefore the very e
eenCe Of danger IN It's most concentrated fuI IIe -
no buung-fuid dangerous than this naphlba
npplied without moments delay, every pint OF TINS
ud sold il liable 20 carry death aud destruction mo
pOe poor family and sacrifice the life OF some uAoIu-
Iate woman or cln.d' 3D.,
lam " hr No I.2 He.'ert sells l. ~ r'r'isi's luA
10 10. .s,tDef NJ To-! i.,'s a. 'r ie isI'e 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07
~, n solitary dcaler among the many

...,o. A.. got not n solitary dealer among the many
who cell the article in Fnlton-s and Madenlnno n mas
STeson naturally arises: Why are these persons per,
itfed to violate the law, especially when caas 10 ="
much destruction OF life and property, WIN poi W. M
punity3 Persons like Smith would hesitate 10 receive
publicly packages branded in the manner the a W pto
that subsequent treatment at their hands chahg W IN
racer of the naphtnh or gasoline Ihc 70
solitary provision Of the law would therefore 0per9p
prevent great measure the explosions ana ioS VI lo
which daily occur from the burning OF to'c cbnntor Of
these oils most powerfnl ana IN cairNlhE ~ U', -
powerful weapon il the should he rigdy enforced
safe kerosene such M Pratt Dcnsow Bush and Wckes
and a fame be applied to tho OIL
WHAT TIE LAW SHOULD BE-
Prof Chandler sends the following communication 10
TIE TRIBUNE:
Unfortunately these disasters confined almost cx
Cusyry TO the houses poor persons who are not
prominent or influential, and consequently the ev mas
been allowed To go ON unchecked. Laws nave oHrs t
enacted at Albany for the protection Of our ctZ5ns .
they have proved far Intellectual. In my OPINION tne
public will never be eiiecJu1lly protected UNI a. NV
shall be enacted by each state legislature aud eectuy
enforced in every community, which shall embody the
l. II snail he made n crime TO sell for In lamps or
similar vessels, tluid which emits an lnilinmsEe
yapor Mt temperatures below 100 f. to 10 punished ny
confinement in state Prison for not less than SIX months
Q The proof OF the crime TO furnished by any one
competent and not be limited tOany particular Inspector
the crime TO be prosecuted III the same manner tLae
In other Words this matter must not be restricted 10
one or two officials specially appointed for the purpose
but must be treated like any other crime against tue
people. ,,,,
g. II an accident shall occur from the use OF oil which
IS below the standard above newfoundland no accldcht
will occur oil il above this standard-tbe party by
whom it sold must be liable to cvl sllt Tor acti9
damages either to property person. In ADDITION 10 HIS
liability 10 the criminal suit for IA violation or ;he law.
4 II any person is killed by fire or explosion, result
ing such OIL the seller must DO liable ~ an action
Tor manslaughter. 49,,
How long II will he before such n law rs this VIII he
Stata pf he
upon the activity of the newspaper press The blood OF
from 900 to 1000 persons, slain per annln. cries 10
heaven every DAYS delay cOusgns from three 10
six human beings 20 fearful death, in ne United states
alone, from these dangerous oils. am very giad that
TIE TRIBUNE is ready 10 throw the weight OF its IN
fncncc in the right direction in this matter ana nope
the echo viii be taken up by every paper in The lahl
The apathy Of the public this subject has been an
enigma to me. k0spetuuil yours, r, =,
&. +. CHANDLER, Pr d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07
TIE KINGSTON PARSONAGE FIRE.
he Editor OF The Tribune.

To The hdifOr OF TIC Irlbunt.
SIR: / read in your journal, this morning,
that barn owned by the Rev. Dr. Mann, Presbyterian
was burned carly yesterday The rumor that party Of
Irish Romish Catholics were the ncendares caused
much bitter feeling, and an open conflict between
Protestants and Roman Catholics was narrowly
avoided" 1t is true that the parsonage barn. with
tents, horse cow vehicles, &C.. was entirely consumed
by fire before daylight Sunday morning, the
parsonage itself narrowly escaping; but your paper
gives me the first intlmaon Of the above rmor, OF
any consequent Ill feeling between Protestanis and
Roman Catholics II there has been such rumor IL
must have been confined TO very small circle and is
utterly baseless. have TO believe thar have
not "a personal enemy among my Irish fellow citizens
here or one that would do harm for religions sake.
ON the contrary they have always shown me respect
and good WILL and believe sylnpaihiIe with me IN my
loss. JOS H. MANN.
Kingston n. D., March g, 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07

The following table shows the number OF fires which
occurred in the city from jan l. 1871 TO Feb l. 1872, also
the number caused by Smiths liquid gas also those
occasoned by Danfortbs fluid and poor Kerosene. This
i, taken from the table record in the FiroMarshals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07
THE MlyUFlc1CRES or PHILADELPHIA.

GRATIFYING RETUENS-EXTRAORDINA PRO-
GRESS SINCE 1860
The revised census of the manufactures OF
Philadelphia has been published under the authority OF
the City Council committee, having charge Oft matter
The Interior Department at Washington supervised, the
chief labors OF which, however, rested upon Mr. LOI1n
Blodget of Philadelphia The annexed tables exhibit the
of manufactures in that city with the capital
employed, and the annual production:
n. E..r lnraA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07


The increase alone in the city OF Philadelphia is
anda-half times tho total value Of manufactured pro-
ducts In 1860 The apparent discrepancy regards the
increase Of youths, persons under TO- 1870 results
simply from the fact that all cassed males and
females in 1860. Most Of these young persons are
females making the number of females &c. Ina.e in
1870 than m 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07

Count Tolstoi, once one of the most brilliant
Russian members Partisan society. killed In duel
ut Katoha by Capt Mos-olOG who has been sentenced
70 four aud One.half years imprisonment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07

To the Clothing and Articles Personal Wear" class
should be added large share Of the hosiery shawl
manuact ure including BamoralS viz: Hosiery. cotton
aud wooden. sj95S,95O; shlwls mot with hosiery,
81 1892 $50; Bamora skirts, $751; $50; total S9ll325O
And making the total Of thi, entire class t2J5JGjG
against S2375Si6 for precisely the articles IN 1850
an increase Of $ls595,ll0
The comparison OF the aggregate values OF textile fab
RIGS with shows On and cotton mixed goods
siGOO283 now, as against S15,jiJ127 then-a gain Of
sl O5722G And wOOlens aud wOrsteds, including
pets 81 9O7 G27 now, against S7Oj0Ss In 1904 gain
Of s24sll $50. The entire gain. wooden and cotton
goods alone is therefore S35.8Gs,sG5
Tne number Of volumes OF books published in 1870
63s53 Comparing the production of 1860 with that OF
1870 several items each almost exactly twice
great in 1870 the totals being s127O953i 1870 against
sG,4i 400 in 1860.
COMBINED PRODUCT or TnH CITY ASD IFS VICINITY.
In the immediate vicinity Of Philadelphia series OF
manufacturing villages exist, the products OF which be-
long exclusively to- that city, the capital being owned
there and the goods sold there. An estimate, based 10
great extent the official returns OF the Of 1870
gives an apprOxlmate account Of these as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07


This table shows that out Of 1874 fires which occurred
during period Of IA months 2S3, or is per cent were
Occsoned by the explosive products OF petroleum. This
larger percentage than appears the records during
any previous year, showing that the damage done By
TIL, element is on the increase
The figures the Bureau of Vital Statistics show That
the deaths which occurred from scuds and burns
duTing the year 1871, SO deaths or 80 cent Of tho
whole number resulted from the use OF petroleum.
LAW IN TIE CASE OF FIRES.
An act relating the prevention of fires IN city
passed by the Legislature, April &C. 1871, supple
mentary to the act Of April TO- In the fourth section Of
the act II Is provided that In person IL burned
by the explosion Of any compound the sale Of which Is
prohibited by any section of this act (Or the act OF Apr
licensed as therein provided, and death onsues
therefrOm, the person found guilty OF selling this
same shan be deemed guilty OF IA felony, and
upon conviction shall be punished by a fine OF not
less than 81 900 nor than 5000 imprisonment
In the state Prison for term less than
more tdn iVe years. and In of bodily injury, the
party Injured may maintain action for damages
AGAINST the party violating the provisions Of this act
the fact Is taken into consideration that most OF
persons who are Injured by explosions lamps are
the poorer classes the fact that sut for damages
They do not possess the means necessary
Ia carry tedious and perhaps doubtful lawsuit But
the first clause OF the section duty of nrOsp-
cutting the offender upon the DisrictAttorney by max
ING The killing of person by means OF these eNIOsiye
oils crime committed by the seller for which he should
be prosecuted like any other criminal. But although
mentality of tho dealers in these explosive funds "a
single step has been taken by the authorities
prosecute the offenders
WHOLESALE DEALERS VIOLATING TIE LAW.
And although the law requires dealers in naphtha.
even if sold legitimate purposes. % brand every pack
noe "Hghy dangerous; liable 10 explode below 1902
F4lreuheit not 10 DO used tor illuminating nor heating
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07
1mL ~ rEoMsEs or prALrns.

The circulars which used in introducing these muir
nerOus fluids abound in expressions such safety
Z" cheapDess." splendid Illumination" aud offer TO
customers all those inducements which best calcuat-
ed TO lure the impecunous and unwary into purchasing
rhe principal insurance companies refuse TO insure
buildings where the article Is used and many persons,
Ignorant OF this fact and the nature material
failed 10 give due notice of their Of this material
10 the companies where they are insured and in
Of fire breaking in their premises from this Cause
dhey would fud themselves without remedy against the
company which should refuse 10 pay Tor the damage
caused by thi. agent,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07
JUDGE DALY's DECISION.

My attention is called to the Of The People agt.
HobroOk In the l3th Of Johnson because Is peculiar
opinion, written with tho concurrence OF the entire
Court and published the OF any one OF the
Judges Ny attention is called to this observation by
the Court 1.-THE reasoning employed applies with equal
force to indictment for stealing instrument as It
supposes 10 90 be in tho hands OF the defendant,
and he is apprlscd by the indictment produce il,
10 falslfy the record against him." At the
time this decided, the Chief,Justice Of
the Supreme Court of this state the Judge who
afeTward pronounced the opinion which has been read
the Court In the s0th of ustice ThOmp
So far, therefore, he Is responsible member ~
the Court for this particular opinion. 10 10 be taken
ia connection with his subsequent Judgment upon point
precisely presented In the Court of the United
States after he elevated TO that position and where
It. became necessary TO decide It upon appeal, the
Court ia which the tried having been di-
yded upon the point. The ease should be deter
mined With accuracy aud care-Nllh that accuracy