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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17

OF its Jurisdiction. On the other hand messrs Susns
and Carpenter maintained that tho jurisdiction VIZ
regulated by statute aud that the rcysory power copu
only be exercised by statutory direcuoni ana sn,
AUTHORITY was given only In specific case the revsoy
power Was confined to the case The concluding worns
iurisdieiion I'm this case TO issue q writ OF pro
hbOn until an appeal is taken -d sheSsssaf oy
in the 18th section, in which the writ may
be issued What tie class of cases Is in which the power
will be exercised Is not STAGED. In the present case
supposed TO be intended that after the Court had 90
aned Jurisdiction by appeal they would use inc tho 10
prevent any further proceedings so as 10 preserve to
rights OF parties pending the appeal Another case may
be supposed-when the Superior Court nad orign Ella
Jurisdiction OF cause, and attempt should be Ioaae
by an Inferior court To entertain jurisdiction OF IL ~
other words the Court would use the writ wheneyeIn
was necessary for the exercise OF Its Jurisdiction In
therefore, would TO put an end 10 the assertio
that the 18th section limits the writ TO the Court anu
Jurisdiction therein named. The decision, however
affords no relief 10 the applicant for before maj de
cree can be made the controversy must ind SOLUTION u
some other quarter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
THE FRENCH spoLIATIoN BILL.
trs PROVISIONS - SPEECHES BY CAMERON IN
VICKERS.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO TEE TRIBUNE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The Senate spent the
whsle day after the morning hour ia discussing the bill
to provide for the payment of claims for spoation COM
United by the French prior to 1901. The bill provides
fr the expenditure OF $500 co., to be distributed to such
citizens OF he United States their legal representa-
tiyes rs had valid Chains indemnity upon the French
Government arising Of Illegal captures &C. prior TO
the ratification OF the Treaty OF 1900.
1t excludes from those who are 60 be benefited by the
bill all whose claims embraced under the treaty OF
1905 and all claims In whole part allowed and paid
under the treaty between the United States ard Spain
concluded FED. D. 1919. well claims allowed under
She treaty between the United States and France con-
eudcd in 1881 To cary tue provisions OF this act into
effect the President authorized 10 appoint three COM
isoners aud an attorney for them at salary of 5000
ayear, and a secretary, who must be q good RTench
student at salary Of S2OOO all to hold Office for three
years.
Tue expenses OF the Commission arc to be limited TO
k5OO0 The daty Of the Commission viii be TO examine
all claims presented and to hold its first meeting In
Washington on or before the LIST day OF October next
No provision for the payment OF the awards OF
the Commission until an appropriation has been made
by Congress All claims not presented during the
sitting OF the Commission to be forever barred
Messs Cameron and Vckers read long speeches in IA
yor Of tie passage of this bl, and il was read thrd
time and was about 20 pass when Sherman got the
Door and holds il for tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
FOREIGN NOTES

The Crown Prince of Germany has arrived
AT Wiesbaden whittier by the advice OF bis ply
slcians to take the waters.
The Mexican Frontier Commission is busily
at work Cortnas private secretary, Cordona, s very
active IN bringing witnesses TO subsantate the eounHF
CLAIMS.
Information reached London, yesterday morn
ing, that the 80 persons Who believed To have
pershea by the sraudne emigrant ship Franklin
from Hamburg for San Francesca on the Island Oh FO
land, have been rescued
The laborcrs who emigrated from England
to Brazil TO work on farms petioned the Brazilian
Government to assist them in returning home letter.
have been received from then, giving accounts OF tht
hardshps they suffered aLd warning their frend
against comb & TO tie country
The delegates assembled, yesterday, at Mat
amoras, Mexico to count the municipality VOTE oegal
auarreing aud to prevent tunut troops were called
out Two delegates opposed to the Galvan Ticket which
is supported by COrtua filled 10 appear IL Is supposed
they been KIDNAPPED, and great excitement pro
walls In consequence. Tie Ia, ass b coming indignant
at the interference VI the uOops retired Without count
ing the votes.
Dispatches from Halifax, n. s., state that
the gallo OF the l4th lust did great damage to shipping
along antic Coast OF this Province. In Cape Bro
ton Cow Bay, the barge NJ. b. Anor and the schooner
Britannia which were loading with coal for the Unt&
States we're driven ashore AMI totally wrecked, and the
brig B. l.. Gorge was DAMAGED. AZ International fle
land aud G.. L. Troop Of Archat were badly damaged
aud the pier much injured. The tide was the hgh'
King, winch LEFT PctOn Tor Havana On the Tth lust.
struck Grahams Ledge, CdnsO, next evening, an1
has totally Disappeared Inc crew were taseu on
and landed ut Halifax last Saturday night
The following special dispatch from Victoria
Vaneouver's Island, has beea received ut Toronto:
prof F. Macruom attached 10 Mr.. Sanford Flemingf
party as botanIst FOR the Dominion Government Las just
after extensive tour through the most north
easterly portion Of British Columbia. The traveller
branched off the Chiefs party at Fort
Edmonton with Mr. HlYctZky, and proceeded TO Peace
River ~ way OF the Slave Lake. He described this SEQ
ZION most 1csuiul, consisting OF open
prairie land intersperscd with pOplars and IL wei
watered Mr.. Hayetzky lef Prof. Macruom at stuarti
Lake and will prospect the country by way 81 skeena
and Mass Rivers The thermometer was 26o below
wRen he reached the lesIaue RIVER and the lakes he
all frozen over, the snow lying several
inches deep the ground. TIC Professor has made col
econs OF botanic sDeciuens, and has sent dive large
boxes of them TO Ottawa. Among other phenomena the
Professor noticed mat the eastern vegetation ceased east
or the Cascade range. Capt. HOughtoD has three
diamonds which discovered the main land oi
Rrifl Columbia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
GENERAL PREss uIsrArcnl

Secretary of the Treasury has sent TO the House OF
Representatives the draft Of bill providing that roye-
nue. marine officers after years service, may yoluna
ry be placed the retired Hiss and that those lneapa
bic Of performing active duty water may, through
Board DO transferred TO Land duty and receive full pay
Tue Secretary Treasury has also sent TO the House
draft OF bill for the relief Of Thomas Hllhouse, the
Assistant Treasurer at New-YOfk II appropriate s
slOCOOO this amount being equal 10 the proceeds 0i Tue
sale OF stamps cnhezzl,d bJ jane, j. Johnson - clerk
IN his Office, without fauIt OF negligence Oi MI hl-
house.
Tho Texan Frontier Commission were to-day requested
TO appear before the House Committee OF Appropna'
tons aud were Intercepted at length on the present
and future condition OF thor Important work. It Is
thought an early appropriation viii be made 70 enable
the Commission 10 its lauors. Tie Combis II
also lad an Interview with the President toa. VINO
sent Congress their report relative TO uepfedatohs on
the Texan frontier.
The South Carolina Ku-Klux ease was disposed OF IN
the Supreme Court to-day follows:
Er pr-T Jefferson sbs oofpus 10 ne M'rsh Of The
District Gcer be unler ben
warrant Great Count lnement charging m
felony tuOrcneEt act 81 dU lie Question VS.
bad to dscaargc The psolsr ON aa
eorpu The Court olron anl '-e VIZ u uee ID 'H
sequence.
The Secretary Of Interior has asked Of Congress
an appropriation Of $4,000 10 complete the purchase OF
two squares of ground with Improvements, IN order 10
Increase the of public grounds connected win
tho capitol $ScJ having been heretofore app pniabd,
aud Ls.yHg lOSed TO DO in.gfoiont Tor Tao purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
NOTES FROM JAPAN.

RECEPTION OF THE DUKE ALEXIS By THE hIkADn
THE MISSION TO COREA-REPREsENfATINLi
TO THE UNITED STATES.
SAN FRANc1sco, Dec 1G.-The steamship Great
Republic, from Yokohama, arrived here to-day. bbs
brings dates 10 Nov. 20. The Grand Duke Alexis had
been extremely well received The MikadO and bis wife
we're 20 visit the Russian fleet, after which the Grand
Duke was to for the Amoor River. The Mission ia
COrea il reported TO have been successful although s
Chief Embassador has not yet returned
The japanese Government employs In the interior
nearly 800 fore gners, viz: American Al English lJ
French co. IL reported from Nagasakl tat "a natSa
Christians have been pardOned and permitted 70 return
to their homes Minister Mon Will be requested 70 ~
position the United States instead OF Memoir
recently appointed. - .,.. -.
Japanese COnsulGenerai at washington. IL Is reporter
that line Of steamers be wcen Hong Kong anu gag
Francisco via Yokohama, viii DO opened on the lst ol
January. The steamers Will De Propelled by screws abu
IL il eIeted they will make the passage IN 10
Yokohama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17

oAKEs AMEs's TEsTIMoNY-wHAT SPEAKER
BLAINE SAID.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrNRI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.--MOst of the time of
the Credit Mobiicr Committee to-day taken MP ia
discussing proposition allow oakos Ames to make
written statement and to give him written interroGato
RES to prepare replies TO at his leisure
It's understood that his request to submit his state
ment I'm writing acceded to, aud that he VIII prob
ably complete II IN time TO put It in lie has
been az work upon II since Saturday, with the help OF
his lawyer and his brother Oliver Ames. VccPresden
Coisx was before the Committee FOR short tme but
was Informed that they not yet prepared to hear
bis evidence
Toe uuwidom OF the Committee In trying TO conduct
the investigation with secrecy is becoming every day
moro apparent. All sorts OF eXtravagant stories are
snoat and mysterious rumors about damaging dsclos-
against this that and the other prominent member
arc eagerly caught up and repeated and credited by
few persons aud half-5eicved by many more, in tho
absence OF any authentic information.
The feeling is constantly gaining ground among the
meubcrs that justice those who innocent OF the
charges thus whispered about, demand that the COM
mtee should throw open their doors. The substance Of
the important testimony elected thus far has been pretty
accurately given in TIE TRIBUNE dispatches with per
hans single exception. II is known that Speaker
Blaine dd not. first reported deny all knowledge Of
the Gre 1t Mobher.
He denied that lie ever owned any stock In tho
Germ but admitted that stock had been offered him, aud
that had considered the offer until the next day before
refusing It, His testimony thus OF great Importance
for made impossible any general denial OF an attempt
AmCs part Of attempt 10 place the stock, as H.
dcaod In his letter 90 McComb, II an intention to make
such denial existed, and 1t materially strengthened
McComb's evidence
The mysterious meeting OF Ames Alley, and three or
four Of the suspected members which took place on
Saturday in the Committee OF Roads and Canals
creates much talk These gentlemen were eoseted TO-
eether fer an hour II arranging plan OF action
OF harmonizing their testimony in advance.
r. NJ b. Young Of Georgia failed in his efforts to-day,
to present the House amendment to tue resolution
under which The Credit Mobier Committee is now act
ing He has preamble prepared which reces the fact
Of the formation of the Credit Mobier and that the
former resolution is not broad enough inasmueh as II is
Imc 60 the bribery of members, aud does not cover
the inquiry the ftauds OF that organization on tho
Government. His resolution eularges the scope OF the
inquiry particular; directs mat full history or
the Company be reported; and that the Committee shaI
hereafter sit with open doors and tDat any elLc1 may
be present at their Eittngs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
FENIAN AMNESTY.

MEETING IN IT'S FAVOR AT STOCKTON, ENGLASs
--DIsoRDERLY DEMONSTRATIONS.
LONDON, Monday, Dec. I6, 1872.
An open air meeting was held in Stockton,
Sunday III favor OF gcnan Amnesty at which i2oo per-
were present The crowd was very disordery and
there fighting, during which several persons
were injured. The English aud Welsh who outnumbered
the Irishmen charged on the platforms caKred OF tha
Irish dags and trampled them in the mudR MT Odsei
was announced to speak, but filled to appear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
HOW THINGS STAND IN NEW ORLEANS.
COURT PRoCEEDINGs-THE UNITED STATES SEN
ATORSIfIp.

ORLEANS, Dec. 16.-B. s. Lynch, n Re-
publican has been installed as judge OF the lVth Dis
trict Court Mr. Bonner. the Fusionis being fOreiby
elected. Mr.. Bonner held his commission from Gov
WaTmoth Mr. Lynch holds his commission from Acting
Gov Pineh,aek upon the return OF the Boveo Board.
In the warmoth contempt case, before the United
States District Court to-day several witnesses were ex
anined, but there were Developments The case
was taken under adylseInent. s"
In the Legislature the Impeachment proceedings were
postpOned TN Wednesday. IL is stated that Gov. War
moth will not answer the citation. The Legislature VIII
ballet for United States Senator tomorrow. MessTs
Eilliup, Casey aud Dnrel Pnchback aud extiOy.
Hahn VIII probably be nominated az candidates Plnci-
back regarded being the strongest candidate Leafy
tlIree-!Ourtls of the Legislature being coored
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
THE LOUISIANA TANGLE
ACTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT
..f ATIVES. ....

THE PRESIDENT CALLED ON FOR INFORMATION
--sIGNIFICANT CONDUCT or REPUBLICANS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIKI TRI8UshI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16-The Louisiana bust
ness brought up the House to-day by resolution
offered ny Mr. Cox calling on President for informa
ton as to why The Executive OF the United States had
intefered In the affairs OF the State OF louisiana and to
give all tho facts in reference 90 the conduct OF Judge
Durell, in order that the House might determine what
steps ought be taken In reference 10 his interference
IN the political afars of the State. number OF Re
pubcans objected to the phraseoogy of this resolution,
saying that its object assert that the Executive
had lnteriered in Louisiana affairs. Mr.. Cox, who had
at the start left OF preamble he had written agreed to
nut In the words IL NOT in his opinion, Incompatible
with the interests OF the public service. aiter the
request for information but would not modify IL any
further. The Republicans voted the resolution do"p'
and Garfield at offered another requesting the
President to furnish such information us he might have
relative 90 the affairs louisiana and the action he has
taken in regard thereto. This was adopted Without
opposition.
Later in the day Boardman Smith, Republican mem
her from New-York and a member OF the Neworeahs
Special Investigating Committee Of last session. offered
resolution nstructing the judiciary Committee 10 IN
qure whether any legsatons necessary 10 protect the
people OF Louisiana, Arkansas and Alabama against the
danger threatening their liberties and guard against
the occurrence Of civil and also to secure to them
republican form Of government. This resolution was
agreed TO without opposition.
Coming as t did from q supporter OF the Admnistra
ton furnishes evidence. among many, that ntel
gent members OF the dominant party are beginning to
look with apprehension upon the action OF the FedeTl
Court In breaking down the state Government IN LOUISE
ana IA full to the future peace and liberties
OF the people OF all the states great numDer OF lead
ing Republicans both Houses say that II any Eederai
Judge IN "a Northern state should repeat Dufelis pro
cecdngs the people would take arms at once and resist
the enforcement Of his DEGREES Except among the
Southern Republicans 10 is bard TO ind any one IN Con
gross Who fully justIhes Durels actOns althOis there
many who tniuk that the President cannot well 10
otherwise than uphold his authority nntil his decisions
oycrrulod, or ho II impeached Even some OF me
Louisiana members admit that Dure's decisions are
outrageous and thoy only justify them by ohsctting
them against OF WarmOtb's hignrnaHded proceeds
ngs in the past Tho eud jusi6es the means, ia their
opinion ami end Is 10 keep their party IN power
they not disposed To complain OF any means tldl
viii accomplish that result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
FOREIGN NEWS.

CONSTITUTIONAL PROBLEMS IN FRANCE.
RESULT OF THE DEBATE ON DISSOLUTION
SPEECH OF PRESIDENT THIERs BEFORE TIKI
COMMITTEE OF TnIRTY.
PARIS, Monday. Dec. J6 1874
1t "a hoped that the result Of the debate ~
the session of Saturday the petitions for tho dssou
ton Of the Assembly has served to facilitate the Com
mftees in arriving Mt understanding upon the cons|
tutional questions which II Is considering.
President Theirs appeared before the Committee %
Thirty today and explained his position lie laid ITO
only remedy present difficulties was the organization
OF Second Chamber. Ministerial responsibility existco
already; the Executive and the Ministers were ready 10
retire II their disapproyed. He was wiling ."
accept any other nlodus rirendi which the Committee
might propose and promised to confer freely with them
20 that end The Presidents words lad most coucnia
tory effect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17

A PANIC IN THE OIL REGIONS.

TIrUsvILLE, Penn, Dee. 16.-The failure OF
the Producers and Reuner associations To perfect
go,iatious caused something Of panic in the oil
regions and there general break IN the prices Of
crude oil to-day There heavy offerings at 81 70 for
spot oil the Upper Geek and at OIL City, and s. 80 AZ
Parkers without buyers recs fell 10 cents per barrel
and 1000 barrels were immediately Sold This was FOL.
lowed by further decline OF i've TO 10 cents. The
excitement fever heat, aud lower prices are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
W-Y0RK. TUESDAY. DECEMBER H. 1872.

w Dent a. los Au-ees Col w. @. wAdon, at The Dalcs
Oregon j. 81. Bacon 0regoa City, oEegon L. H. Nakteh a.
Portland Jacob Henry a. Decatur Ala ~ w heNA
Florence Courtouse. As ID. baton, AbeteA MINI J.
Hunter at Webster Ct Iowa. H. Wilson, Te1 Iowa D. H.
Frost a. ele Plain r. Dunhsn. BRIDGEPORT IS
e itoeocE Sidney ohoi A. n CLARK At J,mest9wn H. g.
Etlrdge at Cuba n Y. IT, Grant Stevens Point WIS., q
Stewart At S. yc,rh Mich; t T. ehrp, White Pigeon, Mich
o. Witter Camden s. CT q IL stacy Wosi Newton Mis-
r. sheldon Rupert VT; j. r. Higgins, Palmyra, Mo- Miss
Robns at Aberdeen. Miss H. Ceinker, at wnona h Jessh
r. Rice at Haokettstown j. Charts Keeler, Ighowu n j.
MF Eserue Jefferson, Teas W. K Ha a; Columbus Ky; Ar'
n Iaxtfns Al yenea ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
WESTMINSTER COUNTY ASSESSMENT Partial.


There is great dissatisfaction in the lower
towns Of Westminster County because the Committee
Equalzng Assessments reduces the assessed valuation
n the upper OF the equity and eularges In the
lower towns 1t is claimed that, while the lower town
feel the advance OF real estate more than the upper
towns yet the upper tows are also benefited more than
tho Committee realize: and IL Is said that 10
towns where extensive railroad and other improvements
are going on stl reduced thousands
Of dollars The following fahtc prepared by supervisor
Birney OF Mamaroneck, for the consideration OF the
BOARD. Is slgnlheant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17

BosroN, Dec i6.-Henry NJ. Stanley gave tho
fret of his lectures the nng of Livingstone at Tree
mont Temple, this evening, before large aud entbn-
siastc audience. On Tuesday evening he viii have
reception Mt the residence OF Curtis Guild OF The Cone
B,sreiai Buiietn, where lie will meet tho principal
officers and business men OF the state and city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
NEWSPAPER COMMENTS.
UNPRECEDENTED FEDERAL INTERVENTION.
From I1s SpriaOfed Republican Ind.

From ne Springfield Republican, Ind.
The situation, then, is this: The Government
of Louisiana has been completely subyerted ana reVoa
tonzed by an exercise Of Federal power, without any
precedent In our history The Federal Administration
Is fully committed to the support and Justification OF te
proceeding and stands ready maintain the new gov
ernment by physical force # necessary. The supreme
Court If the opinion OF the best lawyers may DE taken
as wing its action will say that the matter Is
outside OF its jurisdiction The people OF the state pro-
test bat for the they poweress TO 90 any
thing more The country looks with surprise ana
anxiety, hardly knowing yet what to thlhk D nI
feeling the gravity the crisis AID wondering what VIII
a. III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
- III e Al. Gaotou In, ,t-a


duced aud petitions presented.
M. HALL (sep, Mel offered the following preamble
aud concurrent resolution;
l,re1 tn, esnnoi IN 10 be -ngIhsre b. The
memnAae the of t0e WHO fought IN The battles Of lie
Vnioa IN the lat war Of the Rebehon THEREFORE BE- u
t1po,on 81 TIE itlien 81 Congress- that no
taAen toward removing irom tho ATag h 90 he
URed ses tia nsIass 81 tie baeS oi he
AZ. belhua.
AJopted-Yeas, 115; Nays, 49, -.,. .
No Republican voted against The RESOLUTION ana Only
four Democrats for H. namely: Nessfs NrtL OF Penn
sylvania IIbbaTd and Parker vi SewHdnliis1re, anu
Manson of Indiana
THE DEFICIENCY BILL
The House then, az o'clock y. went into Commit
tee of the Whole, Mr. seofeld tRep., Penn, IN the
chair, the Deficiency bill. The bill appropriates
81 Gg9s32, comprising the following items: For postal
cards the quarter s6OOOO locks for pouches TO
oontap registered letters 5000 for Coast Survey YES
sells $4,000; for continuing tho Coast Survey, s00o
Tor oensus expenses, $1,000, for the capors OF ING i1ePe
Aibemarle s2V492i for Ihotohthographlng oopies
OF patents, S210o0 Tor improving Government properly
In the District OF Columbia, si,24l,92O
Mr.. GARFIELD 0Rep., Olio) explained the various
items IN detail, replying q questions ON the part OF W.
II. ROBERTS rep. n. W IN regard 10 inc AibemaIe
matter ami giving full explanation Of TIE Item Tor m
proyements OF Government property In the District OF
Columbia. After long discussion on the latter subject
the Committee without action, aud at E+o O'Clock
u. IA. the House adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
rr1rnRApuIc NoTEa

The Dnghmnton Railroad has been indicted
% q nassaec p 'i'.
&C. A. prltchari and A. r. Lawrence were sem
te y.eray two each, In the Csnnfge
Jail cus letters the former from ie Boston rostohe am tue
'ali postal the Boston sud Albany Railroad
-. The Canadian Department of Marine has re-
cer egrsn Cape stating that eommaReaton hat hsen
Aailrsii wks AID the that started by
ssssP.pr. house that island had hesn
ecut ees.V,,i Sc asaics i 'bed @ssps,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-17
PRINCE BIsMARCKs POSITION.

lie WILL RESIGN THE PRESIDENCY OF THa
PRUssIAN CABINET, But REMAIN FoREIGS
MINISTER.
BERLIN. Monday, Dec. &c, 1872.
The Spencer 'sche Zeitung says Prince Bis
marck will resign the Presidency OF the Prussian Cab
met but will remain Minister Of Foreign Affairs.