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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-07-11
THE STATE OF SPAIN.

Spain is in the throes of revolution
lt Is not simply nor mainly II struggle OF
the Carlists and the Republicans, the
two extremes of the Kingdom for the
ascendancy 1t is an effort at decpntraI-
cation The authority of the nation all
ccnters in Madrid The FueroS, or
provincial charters, sponiing to oar
State and county rights, are ignored, and
the Corres aud crown arrogate the su-
RENE authority in all local affairs If
they would only "!0p: the federal sys-
tom Of government, loyalty would take
the pace of treason, and order of
/ anarchy.
Fed ralisn is rs well adapted to n
monnchy aS to a republic. As deem
ira zatiCn, or the sovereignty OF local
goyernm hts, is the especial bane Of re-
pubhcS, SO ccntrpIizltion is of mon
arches On the former rock the Du ch
Republic iourderad, and on the latter
the dynasty of Napoleon WAS wrecked.
/ II Am deus aud his counse,ors only had
1 the sense to leave the provinces, cities
and villages to manage their own petty
aft ,irs keeping hold Of the treasury, the
/ ~ lUN, IDltI-H dhttIN til'i AIliNi al tINti
nal improvements, there would be no
trmer government than the kingdom Of
Spain SpaniardS are not republicans
ia their tastes, A federal monarchy
would be their ideal Of perfect form of
government.
The leven Of Communism is ut work
in every city of Spain, and gradually
spreading to the peasants lC is Il ma
ion Of bankrupts but the poverty Of the
lower classes is excessive An Ameri-
can, familiar only with our universal
plenty can form no concep ion Of the
Spanish masses. That any new doctrine
of labor and capital should be hailed
with gladness Is not strange. Change
could hardly be for the worse. Country
and town are in substantially the same
con ition. 1t is only by the hardest
work that the ltboring man can supply
his family with enough coarse, cheap
food to stay the cravings OF hunger
Socialism IS no remedy; still it has
strong attractions for a people writing
beneath the heel of civil, eoc esiastic,
social and Industrial despotism.
We cannot better give an idea Of the
I turbulent state Of the nation than ly
adding that in Madrid alone a military
/ force is needed to protect the capital
larger than the entire standing army of
the United States,
( We have spoken Of federalism az the
I hope of Spain. Such it Is, from poll,
zeal standpoint, but the especial need oi
I the nation is a general throwing OF of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-07-11
H. HE HONEST


1t is hard to renounce an old political
friend, one whom you have trusted,
sought advice from, and in a certain de,
gree, regarded as a leader it awakcns
fee .ngs Of regret, not 80 much for the
loss OF friend, as for the loss of that
confidence which made friendship pos
sible. If there was one man in the Re-
publican party whom we deemed more
hQuest 10 his convictions than another,
thai man was Horace Greeley We knew
he was eccentric, on some questions an.
reliable, but we never doubted his hon,
esty until now We have been forced
to desert him for when man deserts
from himself how can he expect his old
friends to remain by him Ii We ever
believed in his honesty We take it all
back. We look in vain for some grounds
on which to justify our faith but we.
turn unwillingly from the search, and
confess there are none. We caa accept
either horn of the dilemo, and the result
is the same II he was honest in the
pnst, he is dishonest now It he is hon
est now, he has been dishonest al his
life Out of his own mouth he is CON
yicted Of political dishonesty lie I'D
yocated the elevation OF the black race,
the granting of lands to freedmen; the
necessity of passing laws for the pro-
lection Of southern loyalists; the nbso-
Lutte RICH, at the Federal Government to
enforce these laws, and the vital impor-
lance Of defeating Democracy, because
it, triumph would defeat these wise
measures, Now he swallows his past
record and den0unces the very acts he
first suggested aud advocated. The
champion Of protection, n bitter, unro-
leuting foe to free trade, he has left on
record more good reasons fox making
protection plank in the party plat
t2rm--ot engraItjng the policy on the
ndministratou--.han any other political
writer Of our, times. In his estimation
DO greater calamity could bejRll the ma
ton than the triumph Of the Democratic
party, because the weight of its admin
istratiye and legislative influence would
be in favor eff free trade Now he L.
u0res the past, abaudons the policy OF
protection, shakoa hands in perfect fell
Iowship with FREQ traders and is wiling
to be all things to all men, just 10 become
President of the United States
Now that he is in, the arms Of Domoc-
ra2y, begging for political all in his
work Of rule or ruin, doing his best to
prove that his past lilo has been mis-
cradle sham u career of deceit and by
pacracy, in the interest Of his free trade
friends, let us permit Horace to speak
tav himself, lest oar words might do him
injustice Speaking Of the Democratic
party and its policy he not long ago
paid it the following compliment
Point whenever you please to. nm
election district which YOU will pro
n9unee morally rottcn--gigenu in great
part 10 deIauehcry and yice-au& thar
district vii! he found at nearly or every
d. .
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-07-11

are large, comfortable and well furnished a, s,,
house IN the county.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-07-11

Tas death roll Of New York city du'
ring the past week has been ,5b9' Ihe
weather has been fearfully hot and many
have persisted by sun-strokc. The NOR,
talty of the Metropolis has never before
reached 80 high figure.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-07-11

PEn announcement, the Demo.
cratic "GreeIey Ratification Meet
inc" was held at Baltimore on the
9th and 10th, and II. G. "adoptcd"
into the Democratic fold, and made
tue fgurchead of that party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
ASSEMBLY.

The House went into Committee, and took
mn the tl prescribing the officers and employees that may
be eected or appointed employed by the Senate and
Assembly: fixing the salaries and regulating the pro
eeedngs before Investigating Committees, and paying
The bin provides for six general messengers to the
House, aud Mr. ROSE moved TO reduce tine number 70
four. .,, ,,
and II was thought that ak was needed, that number
would be As less than was employed last year .
Mr. ROSES amendment was negattved, ana he then
moved to reduce the number OF pages aud committee
messengers for the House from 80 To 20.
Mr.. AIvORD opposed the amendment, as be thought
the number provided for was necessary.
Mr. ALYOKD said that, while this bill provided for an
expense of little $4,000, the same service, last
year cost sll50O1
Mr. RoSB withdrew lis amendment, and Mr.. Princes
was negdtiyed
Mr.. ssYTH moved 70 make the pay OF Clerks TO Com
nittees s. instead Of A. per day. Carried.
Mr.. MOsELT moved 20 strike out the provision author
ring Standing Committees 10 appoint sub Committees
Lost
Mr.. FIELDS moved TO amend by requiring these sub
Committees TO consist Of three members. Carried.
M d. Il. BILL moved additional section that the
Clerk appoint pf0Of-reader, whose compensation shall
be not more than per cent OF tho printing bills Of the
Senate. After animated discussion the amendment
wac Withdrawn, The bill was then ordered 10 third
reading For debate see Frtt Page.l
Mr. ALvoRD asked consent that the bill be again read
but Mr. ROSE objected.
On motion Of Mr. HAWKINS, the hill providing for the
expense OF the City and County Of NewYOrk was made
tine special order Tor 10 morrow morning. Adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.

Troy, Jan. 1s.-At the annual meeting of the
State Temperance Society, held yesterday, Horace E.
Smith and the Rev. Samuel MeKean elected Pres
dent and Corresponding Secretary. and the Rev. j. H.
Eaton chosen Recording Secretary. Resolutions were
adopted declaring the sentiment OF society a. being
opposed 10 the license system and In favor OF the repeal
OF al license laws and the substitution OF stringent pro
mbtOry enaemets In favor Of local prohibition, and or
cooperating with other organizations In the state Ia
asking Of the Legislature in session the enactment
OF law securing II. Declaring that Temperance men
sECnld vote only FOR such candidates for public officers
as will carry out their principles and II necessary that
lhey ought TO identity Themselves with separate tenn
peranee political party. That committee OF nvo Do
appointed TO cooperate with other similar committees
from other organizations, endeayor 20 advance the
temperance reform IN harmony with the enuncatOns OF
ihe foregoing resolutions In favor or legislation which
tha make the seller liable for the peCuniary damages
suffered By any person In consequence OF liquors puT
chased.
ihese resolutions passed without opposition, ex
ctp the second which violently attacked by leaders
o. lhe ult-ualnsh0p party who, however, mustered
Dut Dnc men on test vote proposed amendment,
ana renamed silent at the final passing oil the resolution
~ B. McCalum, the Hon. John O'DOnneli, the Rev.
Henry Ward, the Rev. Samuel Mexican, and Dr. J. c.
GaLLp were named az the Committee OF Conference
under TIC fourth resolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART.

The necessary alterations of the temporary
premises secured by the Trustees at No 6s1 Ffthaye
being now nearly completed. the reuo' oi lilo Pouro'
owned nv the Museuni commenced and In the course
OF week two opportunity will be given OF viewing
and passing Judgment upon them. 1t is intended,
understand have opening reception ut the Museum
TO which only subscribers and their families will DO
invited Ultimately, when the Museum gets into per1ra
peut duartcrs-wbether In Manhattan-square, Central
Park, or ReservOir-square tal OF which situations
have their advocates)-it is intended to have It
entirely free to the public certain days
in each week rs the South Kensington but the
trustees feel that it would be impossible to naugurate
such a system now. the accommodations at their dis
pOsa being extremely contracted They have also come
10 the conclusion that for the present and until such
time tho Museum gets f0ry under way ana they can
arrange on details Of its management, 10 would be
nexpedent TO admit the general public even on pay
mept Of an admission fec They prefer therefore, TO
make the admission by tcEet which are TO bo placed at
the disposal OF subscribers for Distribution, ana tns
privilege will undoubtedly induce many 10 enroll them
among those who endeayOrng 10 found an In
stituton which shall ultimately DO worthy OF our great
city.
make the Museum collections at available for art
education by granting free admission 10 students or the
Academy Of Design and such Others "a are likely 10 de-
rive benefit from examination OF tnem 1t IL intended
also make such ngemeDs as will give all strangers
interested I'm art matters who may visit city OPP
portunity of visiting the galleries. and the trustees fully
PppTeCating the responsibility thrown upon them Will
doubtless do everything in their power TO make the
advantages of the Museum available 10 all AT as early
date consistent with the safety OF the art treasures
committed to their care.
I is hoped to organize at distant day. loan exhibit
ton of works OF art other than paintings and 1t is
fully bend their aid toward making such exhibition an
attractive Que in all its branches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
THE WHARTON TRIAL.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 16.-On the opening of
the Court this morning Mr. Hsgner resumed the argu-
ment discussing the point Of the purchase Of tartar
emetic by Mrs Wharton and arguing that only one pur
chase was proved made, and that by Mrs Chubb
as testified by herself and that on the afternoon Of
Monday the books OF GCsman Co., druggists before
the Jury proved this. The speaker next passed 20 te
testimony Marshal Frey, and the charges OF attempt
in 10 brhe him argnDg that the small amount rendered
him was insignificant 10 be regarded ne BRIDE and
was intended cOmpeBsd on for ms supposed services
in restoring her servants Mrs Wharton not knowing ct
the time that Frey paid officer. MI Hagner next
reviewed the symptoms attending the illness OF Cen
KptchuIn and contradictory Of the evidence II the med
cal experts for the prosecution ana deiense-ement
professors and practitioners OF medicine on DOth sIue
how is it possible that the jury cam Inc theory Oh Dr
William who attended gen. Ketchum, and was the only
medical witness who him during his Illness, was In
consistent with theory of the books
He dlaed the Importance that should atach 70 the
pOsmOrtem examination, contenung that even me phy
sicans who made the examination ana teStned before
TIE Jury could arrive at conclusion as 10 the cause or
death from The autopsy. He next reviewed at length
and with severity the testimony and analyses OF Messrs
Aiken aud TOney concluding his argument al los p
Mr. Thomas followed for the defense. He SAID hitherto
the public press has confined itself to enghtening and
Calling the public mind in Of unusual excitement;
but this case, where the sex OF the accused should
have excited a generous sympathy, she had been the
victim OF sander by her enemies, and portion OF tine
public press had made her an object OF the most malicious
and persistent persecution; a portion OF the press,
have extingushGd 1t had permitted itself to become
duped for tie purpose Of circulating Islander, and for
these slanderous charges, which alterwaTd proved
false. lie referred to tins for the purpose
OF mpressing the jury their great responsibility. 1t
was their duty to break down the wal Of prejudice
which has surrounded the accused and give her case an
then passed TO the evidence relating TO- and the crcum
stances attending the Illness OF Gen ketchun from the
day OF his arrival in Baltimore until the hour OF his death
arguing that there testimony 10 show that sick
not induced BY sudden attack OF disease and
that death did not ensue from natural cause Al o'clock
Br. Thomas had not concluded his argument and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
GERMAN REPUBLICAN DENOMINATION

The German Republican Central Committee,
composed OF five delegates from each Assembly District
organization Will meet at the seuben House, this even
ing. The following delegates have been elected:
It D-A c. Hlyse stenhauer. vanderberg seensnn
=. Kdeger - ,, a., IL NIL. -.
Iiid Dsict-John Dreamer. &. KtrOm. Julius Bde'eu. Oh
Koch. p. schnarT. n, n,.- ID
VII Dstrc-Loens BONNER. Edward Dunsnn. Ferd BueiOw
With Dstrc-we Gsrn,hch, Ernst sehaefsr Aug LPpOh
Aug. Kok william Schefr n.. - g.
X. T. Ghmm. y, -
Ferdinand Appel, Renhart Blebl 80, .,--,
XIth Dstict-w Sehwab Samuel ROh'ed, James sehOendo
Xf Dct-L KOhn John Gsnsos Louis scbrad Jacob Hess,
Turch Spohn. - - w. MI, -
XIIIth Dsc-Dr GerEs Abraham COhn. W. Richard Jacob
XVII Buenbacb, jobs Pollock, Anton Ps Leo
pold W ell Louis Isen.
XIXth Drct-Dr Louis Naumanh Jacob Reed Michael sehAn
berger VIM Schwalb, John Scheiler - ., - -,
XXth Dstrc-AB1reas Wilmnn, e. Anieng John seaneief
Franz Sbrrlotte, John German. 49,,
XXIst Dsict-YOrtVs Dvou-Mess Koeraer. Be!hud' and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
THE PROPOSED BROOKLYN REGISTRY LAW

THE PROPOSED BROOKLYN REGISTRY LAW.
The Brooklyn Reform Committee OF Seventy
met last evening for tho purpose OF discussing the pro-
visions OF the Registry law. prepared by the subCom
nittre on Legislation Section was adopted &c pro
ydes that there shall be meeting OF tho Board OF
Registers on the Saturday previous to the election Tor
tho purpose of revising the lists but on that occasion no
name shall be added thereto or DO taken hcrefrom the
reeters being to the duty Of taking testimony
"a 70 the guaHcatonso Of voters The following sections
adopted: ,,,,4-.... - r......o..
in each district eaeuy to preserve ihs ss'a Oh
the Of voter whose hfno Is on %
no o.e received nera eef"n uneS me n'Ae oi VOC
be the registers ana any teson WHOSE A
an s es,. s, ne chslsn ed the esh hsl be
E ,ha s,o he e duty Of s aid Bosr's OF Registers and
Isssr,s ,t as Inspectors tie Districts wherein they are
H.. 81 sctors Elections BY appointing OF their
shall he duty u he 10 eo,ant attendance
"A, haar aot.s the discharge Of their duis they sha
rerfcrw al tho powers OF Inspectors zee
80. no 10 poll erT. IN each eictn district Ibc
h,,r,n Of ,h Inspectors Of each District shall tdnn
the said clerks heOrr hoy enter upon te
Ee Clerks shah he 80 day each sn said
hall exempt from duty during The Yeer
each poll shan eater % tue roll ht sps ~
them for thai p1rrs.e t ts name OF a G
second his place oi osGehco a us sso' sus 'A
the uun,ier Of ballots voted --.----, IN -.
ser several boboSes ard deliver the me "lh the pol
nd OF Blecter tie BOari Of Csnvassera
The nth prov for the counting ana canvass
Ing of the yOes Tho ballots shall he returned 10 tho
boxes which shall be- scaled aud Kept tof six MONTHS
in tue custody Of the police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
THE REFORM CAMPAIGN.
"wuAT CEN. GRANT IS EXPECTED TO DO N TIE
GOOD WORK.

Prom The PNtS'Vrgh Comn.erc; lfdfliHistrdfioaJ
That Gen. Grant would be prepared TO act
on the suggestions of the evidence given before the SEN
ale Committee OF Investigation into the NewYork Gus
tom-house abuses the country had reason 70
pect Tie report that he will do what his best friends
dsre of him may be regarded "a Trustworthy. In com
mon with the almost universal feeling the subject he
viii DOUBTLESS perceive the improprety-not to use
stronger languaFc-Of giving further c0uDtcnance 70
have used his personal regard for them
az aInak wlercwth screen FROM merited indignation
act that morality though not, perhaps the Law can
"niy look u1pn as criminal. As President he eau
NOT fail 10 sec mat men, who were good soldier.
,rbo, unon Lis staff In time OF war, have not
%nen able TO withstand the temptations OF ciyu
lie. that they have made market Of Their pre-
srr1ed relations with him. that they have shamefuly
lis confidence and done what al ueh lay 10
Srt"S credit ON some details OF his Administration
Cen Grant was not the man 10 undefate the slfcgthO
nm enemy on field OF hate lreslIeM urant W. gt
Ln tho man 10 do so the field cf poties Il he part
of wisdom for him 10 disdIm Ills lOes ny lehho NJ io
Trct, for tleir hostility and at the same tlue ia nun
sef of IN ncmbrance that must be Duehonv ~ h ~
20 ear Grant never moved hafuly ana on Hishh-
ST. i,rJ and II would be Inconsistency 90 suppose
tLat President Grant will do TO now but "" piu"' ~
rof-c.t fuIpltudc against several OF liosT WI"
icVeJ his sp,cia favor IS 20 strong hlt ueiI ,
nom tie pO. lions they have iniS'1'eu my W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
TIT rycTJsU CONVICT QUESTION.

In the case of the two English convicts VINO
arrived by the Hamilton Fish and still detained at
Police Headquarters, A. j. Vanderpoei counsei TOT 'ne
Police Board, has rendered mn opinion that the captain
of the vessel ia only to blame when 1t be proved that
M the time the convlcs embarked lie was c0gnzaht Oh
their being feons In which he lwould be aoe w :
fine OF 500 years imprisonment touhc ~, tb,
that the only action the Board take In regard 10 tho
captain IL 10 refer the matter the District Attorhey'
The ca 40 OF the men should deyOye on the Con
ors OF and Correction and o. ere seems to he 10
Law by which they can I've back O. England ekscp,
clause In the laws Of 1854 communication VIII " az
dressed 10 the EmratiOn Commissioners on the suOoct
and the men viii probably to Blackwes i'iaho
H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
POLITICAL NOTES.

The California Assembly has passed blll
strikiug out the words white" aud Male IRON 'lo
Attorney act The proposition to Iicense gambling Heo'S
with considerable favor. :,
Ex-County Judge James Troy OF BrookIyn
and others who were not renominated for once 'S,
by the Democratic Ring SAID 70 be preparing IN
gnnze a new political party 10 DC ea''eu '"3 'N
Democratic General Committee
Rothermcl's picture of the Battle oil GetlyS,
h,, ,ointed nj cost to the btate Of PennsylV "
$1,000 wac tho subject OF contention tn the Legislature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
OUR NATIVE MUsIC-THE JUBILEE SINGERS

To Ike EdtIOr OF The Tribune.
SIR: When the Rev. Mr.. Chalmer. (the
younger visited this country the delegate OF the
Scotch Presbyterian General Assembly he went home
and reported 70 his eomtrymen that he had found the
ideal chrrch In America. It made up Of Methodist
praying, Presbyterian preaching and Southern negro
singing The scOtchman would have been confirmed
In his opinion IL ne had been IN Laiayetteave Church
last night. and heard the Jubilee sngersa eonnanv ~
eOorod students male and female from the Fisk Uniyer
sty Of Freedmen In Tennessee In Mr. Beechers church
they have delighted a vast tlrong Of auditors. end
another equally packed audience greeted them las,
evening. never saw cultivated Brooklyn assnnulaee
~ moved and melted under the netin OF music he
fore The Wild melodies Of these enancipated slaves
touched the fount OF tsars. and Tayhalred men went
like little children.
Ia The programme as evening we're not ONLY thf volt
known tiave songs, Go down, Moses" "Roll. Jordan
tou.' and Turn back Phsraoh's Army" hut fre.b co
lecuOn u the most weird and plantye hymns suue in
Tie plantation cabins IA the dark days Of BONDAGE One
young pegress-exeeediug black yet co.noly- sang
S1d yet mOst delicious melody, an hear de trumpet
sound ia the morning." Which the very embodiment
ofAfriesn hesrt-Du sic Listening 20 their rich plant
I've Voces one might imasi himself in the yertable
eEele TOMS cabin OF the old deportation" The har
Uohy Of these children Of nature and their musical ex
teuton were beyond the reach Of art Their wonderful
s Ts put h. the seyerest test when they attempted
nome, Sweet Home" before auditors who had heard
so same LOushCld words from the lips OF Jenny Lind
soc ParcpS. Yet these emanCipated bondwoInen-now
s"A' thty know what The word home Hgnn6s-rendered
As Gear old song with power and pathos never sur
pSe'ed. Allow me 70 bespenk through your journal
b,S aa.e read every dsy since tile morning Of It's
49, At!hk representatives. " tho oily true n tye
VI ANGLICAN u"s'c We have long enough lid It's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-19
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE. ALBANY, Jan. ~, 1

A bin comforting powers on the Controller
OF the City OF Eew-York was reported
Nj PERRY introduced a bill amending the brooklyn
Consolidation Act a. TO keeping the city accounts.
Mr. LOWRY introduced bill regulating the fees Of
County Clerk in the city and County OF NeWhorA LOT
diseharPing the duties Of bis Office. -
Bills were also introduced fixing the fees OF sAel LOT
seI e1ng and complaint at 81 70 per mLe or
travel: for the protection Of taxpayers against rauds
mepts ana wrongful acts OF public officers anu
agents. ,, .,.,. .. a.
yestiete the charges made IN the public prints against
the management Of the DistrctAtt0ney once ID Vt
YORK Tie question was taken the resolution, and 1t
was Degat, ved-7 to D. -, r
Mr. PErHY introduced resolution calling on the ST.
nrinte pcnt OF the Department 10 report N
hetaI All the insurance companies be has investigated
and the charges TO which be has subjected suCD CON-
panes. Adopted. Adjourned.