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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-05
Senator James O'Briou.

The bold position taken by Senator O'Brien
the present Legislature, is such as to thor
oughly justify the promises he made before
election. The Introduction Of the bill to re-
peal the Infamous Erie Classification act Is
sound, practical evidence of this. No more
overwhelming disgrace needed removal than
the act tying up the fortunes of the Erie Rail-
road in the proAigate gang of adventures
known as the ''Erie Ring" and which helped
more to injure American credit abroad than
the entire mountain of our public debt.
1t must be borne in mind that to Senator
O'Brien's services in unmasking the gigantic
city frauds, by procuring the unanswerable
array of figures and facts which dumfounded
Tammany, is mainly due the sweeping victory
of the people over the "Ring" last November.
The questioners Of motives in the partisan
journals give various pettfoggiug and doubtful
reasons for James O'Brien's action in that
matter. We choose to look rather at the fact
that inestimable public good has resulted from
his simple but stern denuncation Of the rob-
man in full with his lions share in the work.
If these poor partisans, never at loss for vir-
ulence and innuendo, wish to Justify their I'M
manly sneers before the world, let them lay
their fingers on one dshOnorabe act in
O'Briens public life otherwise let them
hide their diminished, plot-hatching heads.
From the day that the Senator first stood out
as the accuser Of Tweed and the ''Ring" he
has had to submit to SANDER and vtuperaton
from its satellites, and many cowardly side
cause he was benefiting in the State. That he
was not respectable" was the last, and that
he was "a former friend OF Tammany and not
to be trusted" their general commentary on his
accession to the ranks of the reformers. Manly
enough to disregard these piu-pricks, he perse-
vered, and we are heartily glad to notice that
his hand was raised against the Railroad Ring
the first of any in the Senate.
On the record which he has raised up for
himself within year he has now room to
build reputa ton to be surpassed by none of
his fellow legislators. We have had enough
of those loud-mouthed friends of the people
who are always at the front when talking in
Senate or Assembly IL to be done, but who
generally disappear when 1t comes to making
good their words in measures or even voting
upon salutary measures when introduced.
The day of those jugglers who keep 'the
word Of promise to the ear and break 1t to the
hope" will have passed from our Legislature
with few such men as Senator O'Brien there
to make the professors" toe the mark. He
will be none the less valuable that he is not o
talker. A quiet course of consistent
action can be more easily judged by
the public than the frothy orations Of
those Solons who have always some
trimming to do. It is, therefore, with a
perfect consciousness of the value which the
young Senator can be to the Empire State In
all its varied Interests that we encourage him
to continue zealously in the work he has
undertaken, aud we can polnt to future 10
which he may be hailed as ono t the mos,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-05

THE Miners STRIKE AT WnKEsBARRE, PA,
yesterday is, it is feared, the commencement
of another struggle similar to that which agi-
tated the coal trade of the country last winter.
The men in this instance appear to have taken
O weak position; but that does not alter the
effect the strike will have upon the market.
Spectators and operators will take the utmost
advantage of every circumstance of this kind
for the enhancement of their own interests,
and that means an increase in the price of
coal to the consumers. Our correspondent
does not believe the men employed by the
large corporations will join issue with those
who have now turned out from the mines of
the Individual operators; but the misfortune
is the great probability that eventually they
will, and thus add to the difficulty in a hun
dredfOld degree.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-05
THE LATEST NEWS.

General Valdez and Other Insurgents
Hanged-victOry Of Juarez's Troops.
MATAMoRos, Jan. 4-P. M.
The revolutionary chief Valdez, who
pronounced on the 10Th of December at San
Carlos, was captured and hung by the forces
under General Canales, Governor of the State
of Tamaulipas, with several other insurgents.
The city of Piedras Negros has been cap>
tured by Juarez's troops, with loss OF
wounded.
The revolutonists so far have not been able
to make any progress in the State Of Tamauli.
pas except to hold Mier.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-05

PENNSYLVANIA VS.. New JERSEY RAILROAD
INTERESTS. The corporation presided over
by the great Pennsylvania iron road monarch.
Scott, find that the inhabitants Of Perth
Amboy are not to be put in subsection as
easily as the Southerners whom they have
successfully overreached. The former wish
to stop the latter from bridging the Raritan
River; but at the meeting held at Perth
Amboy last night, the Mayor presiding II
was determined that strong fight should be
undertaken by the citizens, and that New
Jersey must have its way in this instance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-05

TIE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY ARsnNG.-A
despatch from London, which we publish this
morning. says that the agents Of the Inter-
national Society have purchased large guam
titles of the arms which were captured by the
Germans from the French during the late
war. II may be so, but we disbelieve it. If
the Internationals desired to possess them
selves of arms il is more than probable they
would acquire them in less public way than
by purchasing them from a source which they
have reason to dread. They would, to use
an expressive though not elegant phrase, be
"giving themselves away" and from what we
have already learned Of the movements of the
International Society, Its members and its
secret agents, they are not at all likely to
make aDv such mistake
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-05

THE CATAoAzY CASE. Prince Gortchakoff
has addressed an official note to United States
Minister Curtin, in st. Petersburg, on the
subject OF the Catacazy case. The points Of
Excellency the Russian Minister appears
anxious that justice shall be done to all
parties, and repeats the government express
sion of satisfaction at the reception which has
been accorded TO the Grand Duke Alexis in
America.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-05
Row Ia tho Louisiana Northumberland Of
Governor WarmOth-Foars Of a RiOt-A
High.Hnuded Proceeding.

Row Ia tho Louisiana Northumberland Of
Governor Warmoth-Foars Of "A Riot-A
HigL-Hnuded Proceeding.
The politicians are having lively time in
Louisiana. The republican party, which has
control of the State, Is divided into two fac
tions, and they are fighting one against the
other over the spoils. One faction is repre-
scented by Governor Warmoth, and the other
by United States Marshal Packard, who Is
chairman of the Republican Executive Com
mittee. He is supported and assisted by the
federal officials, who thus become arrayed
against the Governor. Each party Is anxious
to get control of the Legislature in order to
command the federal patronage. The feeling
between the contending factions has been rum
ming very high, and the indications have been
that it would eliminate in fight. Exciting
scenes, at least were expected when the
Legislature met. Each side claims majority
of the members in its favor There was no
there was in the House, and the proceedings
were dIsorderly and dsgraceful. While the
members were voting on q resolution to
appoint committee to investigate the charges
of conspiracy and fraud against Messrs. Carr
aud Devices, Carr became excited and
moved that the Speaker (Mr. Carter) be
deposed and Harry Waters elected in his
place. This gave rise to scene of general
confusion-everybody was on his feet, and
thirty or forty of Cars supporters approached
the Speakers chair, when suddenly, as if the
movement was anticipated, number of per-
sons rushed from the Speakers private room
to the platform and checked the unruly men,
bers by this counter movement. The Speaker
kept his place, declared that the action of the
House was revolutionary, and called the
members to order. Finally quiet was restored,
and the ordinary business was resumed.
The confusion was continued yesterday, and
great excitement prevailed. Two hundred
cOlored troops, with Calling guns, were put in
the Custom House, and the police were ordered
out. The proceedings in the Legislature were
disorderly. In the afternoon Governor War;
moth assembled quorum Of the members Of
the House, and at FIVE o'clock the Speakership
was declared vacant, and q member was
elected in his stead. Much apprehension is
felt that these revolutionary proceedings may
result in an armed conflict between the forces
Of the contending factions.
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7 RIP l. E S II f E Il
New York, Friday, January 5, 1879.
CONTENTS OF TG.DAY'S HERALD.

PAGE.
1-Adver,lsement.
acknowledgements.
B. State Capital: A Lively Day in Both
Houses; Exciting Debate on the Bill TO
troIer Green; War OF the Factions in the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Meeting OF the Bar.
4-The Wharton Trial: Highly Important 1estimo-
ny OF DR.. Il. Warren-General ketchum
Died OF CerebroSpnal Meningits-Not by
Human Hands, but by the Special Dis
Accused-Arson: Supposed Attempt to Burn
Up u Woman; Startling Statements and FIX
RaorGinary C1mplicationsmTne New Years lear,
telle"-Outrage Upon Little Glrl-Death OF a
PhlOsopher-BrOoklyn Reform.
S-The lns anG the Outs: Important Revelations
Before The Senatorial Custom House Com
mlttee: Greeley Examined Tor Three Hours
what he Knows Of subson Po!tios-Curlous
Exposures OF Leet's Connection With the Gen.
eral Order Business; How lie Threatened
Collector Grinneli: Where is Grants Letter of
Recommendation; Great Deal OF Dirty Linen
Washed in Misunderstanding Up Bank The
Run on the Third Avenue savings Bank Ia.
creasng-'rhe Alleged uarbor Abuses-A Mean
Proposed Repeal OF the Law Forbidding Reg.
istration OF Foreign Built Vesses-Chargeu
With Receiving Stolen G0odS-lncendlarlsm
IN MISREPRESENTATION OF Science and Art
Meeting of the American lnstitu e-Anolher
Chance FOR Botts-OrOIIe Watch Swindle.
8-EditOrlas: Leading Article, ''Ihe Bll to Con-
fer EXTRAORDINARY Powers on Comptroller
Green-Ine Action Of the state stat Senate
Cuba, Porto liico st. Thomas and Venezuela
Amusement Announcements.
7--EurOpean cable News--Ihe War Cloud Resting
over spain and the United Staies-Seven IRON
Clads Fitting Out for Cuban Waters-UprOar
in New Orleans-Miscelaneou Ieegrams-
Business Notices.
S-European Mail Details: the Alabama Confer.
ence at Gencva-The City Charities: Work OF
the commissioners OF Charities and Correction
Tor the year 1S11-Polltcal Movements and
Views-The Burroughs Poisoning Case: LIB
bic GarraOrant Entrapped at Last-Naval In.
telligencc-A Fraud on the "Black Crook
The NeWtOwn Frauds-fhe SmallpOX-The
Temperance Movement IN Newark.
9-Municipa Affairs Pursuit Of Municipal Re-
form Under Dilcultles Meetings OF the Boards
OF Aldermen and Assistant Aldermen-Mrs
DR.. Connoy's Lunacy-Thieves at the
Young Mems Christian AssOciaton-The
Peanut stand Bond Robbery-The Franklin
Slatue-RobOed i'll His own House-Financia
and Commercial Reports-Marriages and
Observation-Disclosures
tO-Jersey Jealousy: Tragedy, Comedy and Scan
DIAL; A Lively Love Sensation in the village o
SpottswOOu, N. J.-,jhlpping intelligence
Advertisements.
u-Ihe Courts: Interesting Proceedings in thu
New YORK and Brooklyn Courts; Crimna
trials in the United states Courts
Tie Business In the Court OF DYE
ana TermIner; The YOrkville POlic
Judgeship: sentences In the Genera
SessiOns-lmportant viii Case in the Brook
lyn Supreme Court--The QuevedO divorce
Suit-Horse Thieves Arrested-Onicial Pro
ceedings Of the Boards Of Aldermen and As
sisCant advertisements.
observation-disclosures
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M E Xl.C O.
Herald Special Report from
MatamOrOs.
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General PalaciOs Refuses to Join
the RevOlutiOnists.
A NEW LOAN CALLED FOR.
The Surrender of Camargo Ex-
pected MOmentariIy.
A Muddled Fight with Fatal
Results.
THE REvOLUTIONIST VALDEZ HANGED.
A TRIUMPH FOR JUAREZ.
IelecpAMs TO TINE NEW YORK HERALD.


The following special despatch to the
HERALD has been received from our corre-
spondent In Matamoros - -
MATAMoRos, Jan. 4, 1879.
Commissioner despatched by General
Trevino arrived yesterday, inviting, according
to his authority, General Palacios to Join tho
revolutionists
General Palacios refused, and stated that he
would defend the city if attacked.
The General is consequently engaged In
strengthening the Notifications of the place.
and has called for fresh money loan for the
purposes of the service.
POSITION OF THE GOVERNMENT TROOPS.
The government forces still hold Camargo,
but its surrender is expected hourly.
OPERATIONS AT PETRos.
A despatch from Petros states that a party
of negroes, with 200 men of Juarezs army,
reoccupied the place on the 18th Of December,
driving out the rebels after severe fight.
On the 18th of December small force OF
rebels entered the town, supposing that their
friends were still there. A fight ensued just
at the moment when they discovered their
mistake.
Many persons were killed during the melee.
The rebel party remained outside of Petros,
Trevino.
RIVER NAVIGATION IMPEDED
The Mexican Consul at Brownsville refuses
clearances to river steamers bound for the
river ports which are occupied by the revolu-
tionists.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-05

+ THE FAMINE IN PERsIA.-Distressing news
comes to us from the East. Persia is still
suffering from the plague, the famine con-
tinues to rob her of inhabitants, and whole
districts are laid desolate by the terrible
ravages resulting from hunger, disease and
sickness. The latest official advices from
Ispahan show that the country is still in the
dreadful agony which for long months back
has afflicted it. The distress in the cities
and large towns is described as terrible, and
all the exertions of the authorities prove
unavailing to stay the march of desolation.
The absence of news from the East for some
time back led us to imagine that the famine
was disappearing, and that Persia was slowly
but surely recovering from the calamity which
pressed so heavily upon her; but the latest
intelligence destroys the illusion, and In its
place conjures up picture which it is impos-
sible to contemplate but in sad thoughtfulness
for the wretched inhabitants of poor Persia.
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useful and vigi'apt Of our local statesmen.
This is reputation worth striving for. There
are many grievances to be removed under
which our citizens labor, aud many pool OF
corruption to be cleansed before we can hope
for the millennium, and to the consideration Of
these we inyite the Senator'S attention. In
tho tho meanwhile he Cad rest assured of our
support while he pursues the path of honest,
undinching reform, in which he has made such
telling strides.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-05

TIE SPANISH Don is stirring up lively
Robbery in official circles just now. The
Cabinet have harmonized, iron-clads are
ordered into commission without delay, army
ings on broadside ships vs.. monitors are in
dulged in, the Bird Of Freedom is ruflling its
feathers, the Hornets nest is to be protected
and the Florida furry to be explained. Our
correspondents give full aud interesting details
of the latest thickening of the war cloud.
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1tlecsAm TO TIVE NEW YORK HERALD

LAeuAyRA Dec. 2kTisn.
The President, with the united force]f the inte-
yor. Is now marching to attack san Fernando-do'
Apure, q stronghold OF the insurgents
II the President captures It the cause Of enc nsur'
GENTS will be seriously injured
The insurgent Generals Herrera and ollvo nave
retreated before the President.
Numerous arrests for orln,e nave bean waha-
Business 10 dull
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ST. THOMAS.
Marine News and Commercial ReportG
TELEGRAM TO TINE NEW Toax HesAla

ST. THOMAS, Dec. 80, 1871.
The bark LYDIA from Antwerp for Philadelphia
has arrived here leaking and with the loss Of her
SAILS Her cargo is badly shifted and Is being dis-
charged.
The brigantine Anna VAIL sixty.six days hom
Trinidad, has arrived here.
The origantne wenogene. from Stockholm fos
Boston, has arrived here short OF provisions.
Business is dull. The only freights Offering are
for the United States. Salt Is quoted at lac. cur-
rency.
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CUBA.
Steamship Arrival from New York-Money Market
and Exchange
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

HAVANA, Jan. 4, 1879
The steamship Missouri, from New York, arrived
this morning.
Exchange, since the holidays, IL dull on United
states, sixty days. sight, IN currency, TX peg
cent premlum; short sight, ga per cent pre-
MUM; sixty days, In gold, 9I OK per cent pre-
miurl; short sight, IL IL X per cent premium; on
London, Fix per cent Premium; on Paris. 81
nor cent premium,
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THE ROCHESTER NEGRO, HOWARD, SEN
rENoEp. The misguided man, who has de-
stroycd the hopes Of family, been the cause
of excitement, rioting and bloodshed, and
drawn down upon himself the execration Of
every right-mnded citizen, whether white or
colored, was last night taken secretly Into
Court and sentenced to twenty years imprlson-
ment in Auburn State P"'aan
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CANADA,

OTTAWA Ont Jan. A. ISI2
The Hon. Mr.. Scott Commissioner OF Crown
Lands In tue new ontario Ministry, was re'clec'eo
by his constituents 10 the Legislature To-Day ny
Tnerc viii probably I've no opposition to tue re-
election nt any of the membcrs Of tue new Capluet
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The MURDERERs OF OUTLAw.-It will be
remembered that this man was hanged by a
band Of disguised men some time since In
Graham, Alamance county, N. c., the ciroum-
stance at the time causing great excitement
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PORTO RICO.
A Rigid uarantine-sugar Making Retarded.
TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

ST. JOMN PORTO RICO, Dec. 90, 1871,
Via HAVANA, Jan. a. 1872
quarantine Of fifteen days has been established
at the Porto Rico ports ON vessels from Hamburg.
New York, Halifax and Philadelphia, notwitn-
standing they bring clean bills OF health.
The late rain has greatly delayed the sugar
grinding.
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FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE rwea,y-fourth street. -
1uE NEW DRAMA Or DIVORCE.
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THE GRAND DUKE.

The Ball in milwaukee ON Wednesday and
Departrre from the City.
MILWAUKEE. Wis.,, Jan. T. 1872.
The ban given to the Grand Duke at the Newhall
House last night far exceeded the most sangulne
expectations. The distinguished guest led of the
first quadrllle with Mrs. Governor Washburne,
the second with Mrs. Governor Fairchild, and the
third with Miss Ludington, the Mayors daughter.
The dresses Of the ladies, many OF which were
made for the OCCASION were very gorgeous. NO
expense was spared In rivaling the metr0p Olitan
cities OF the East and 1t is doubtful If the Duke has
often seen d more brilliant assemblage.
At halCpast twelve O'Clock the dancing ceased
and the guests repaired to one OF the large parlors
where bountful repast awaited them.
the ducal party vii! leave at ten O'Clock this
morning for chicago.
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Arrival mt ChicagO-General Sheridan's Buff
falo Hunt to Take Place mt Once.

falo Hunt to Take Place at Once.
CHICAGO, Jan. A. 1872.
The Grand Duke and party arrived mere from
Milwaukee at noon to-day. This afternoon he VIII
indulge in another pigeon shoot at Dexter Park,
and this evening Will have reception at the Ire
mont House.
coneral sneridan's arrangements for the Alexis
,,rond bufrao hunt are now fully perfected. The
oucal Marty, accompanied by General Sheridan anu
three Of his atds-General FOrsythe, Colonel For
swine Colonel NJ. u. Sneridan-expect TO arrive
az Fort Mcpherson on the l3th The party
will proceed to North Platte station on
the ducal train, where all the servants
will be left during the absence OF the party on the
HINT. which will take them from the railway some
ak or eight days. 1t Is the intention OF all those
who 90 to the hunting ground 10 take up the mill
tary mode OF life, ana dispense with uxuries. SER
wants, carriages, &c. The journey between Worth
Platte station and the buffalo region Will be made
on horseback and In ambulances, and the Russians
Will be treated to good specimen OF roughing 1t in
winter on the plains.
PRESENCE OF SPOTTED TAIL TO BE SECURED.
The Indian Bureau having today received
oficial Information that the Grand Duke
Alexis has agreed to participate IN the
buial0 hunt proposed by General Sheridan, or
dcrs were at once issued 10 the proper Indian
agents TO take steps TO secure the presence OF
Spotted Tail and other famous chiefs on the occasion
OF the hunt which Will take place near Fort
son between the 18th and 30th inst, and also 10
supply the assembled Indians with n0ur, conee,
sugar, &C., during It's continuance.
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Colorado Governor McCook's Message

Colorado Governor McCooI's Message.
The Message of Governor McCook, delv-
cred to the Legislature of Colorado Territory,
in joint session on Wednesday, represents the
affairs of the Territory to be In a fourishing
condition. The Territory has no debt, but on
the contrary has clear balance in its treas
ury. There has been an increase Of over fifty
per cent in the yield of the mines since the
last meeting Of the Legislature. The silver
mining interests of Colorado are extensive,
and many of them are valuable as permanent
investments. Denver Is now connected by
railroad with the Kansas Pacific on the south
and the Union Pacific on the north, and is
the most promising little city between the
Missouri River and California. Governor
McCook makes several suggestions with q
view to the increased prosperity of the Ter
ritory, the most important of which Is the
adoption of measures to secure its admission
into the Union as State. 1t Is evident that
Colorado will be the next to join the Union;
and, considering her valuable mines, her vast
agricultural resources and her magnificent
scenery, she has all the elements to make her
one of the finest Of the far Western States.
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ENEZUELA.

The President in Active MONUMENT Against the
Insurgents.
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WOODS MUSEUM, Broadway corner ijth s.. Perform.
afternoon ana evenlng-OUT or THE FIRE.
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING

AIMEE's OPERA BoUFFE, 72O Broadway. OPEu
LA GRANDK DUCHEssE.