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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

A N ann.o,ohaa ,o,ar,cbt ,oat r,Uht nroaNwee
.pp.oe.nou .ls"' 100. So - w~s-..
in the vicinity Of the TALL stately steeple Of Trinity
which stood I'M a black and imposing mass
IN the midst Or IN. orov coomv mia, ont
~ W. " "o gay, sovy ~
OF winch the street ngnts glimmered WIZ
yagueness and uncertainty was crowded By
a surc,nc throng Of human creatures movtnr
. euisns 'ulous " 49, =. 'Ssav ~. $50
under foot more like O struggling array OF some
a.rk sn,rits Of oro,nar realm than like beinss az
the real. AS one hurried throuHh the throng sav18
the slippery ami wet sidewalk, and caught Close
,,,mnsas ar tho ,ooos .ra 6gurea M
snmpso' 'no .a0eS au" ne.''~
might discern that they were mostly YOUNG
with life and vigor-yOuths OF boz
Sous anu Vi Tue iower' ou', posslon, nvnoss 0"
Cheerful voices rose as the ude rolled along 6ns
the grotesuueness of the scene mingled VIII
occos,nno, o,aams os ovas ona Tins NJ faces
tSst were afmost MAIDEN inc words DROPPED
S Suas WIZ S"oss niuus.,. .uo wvA"S ,.crrrfnS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

and other wickedly disposed anti Grant organs
10 have their editorial guns effectually spiked.
Now, 1t strikes us that this Is a sort of bargain
in which turkey is talked all on one side. In
the recent election, as in the State Conven-
ton, Fenton's weakness was made painfully
apparent, and it is, therefore, probable that
President Grant may be nominated for
second term aud that Aowery Conkling may
again display his ambrosial locks in the
Senate Chamber at Washington without
Fenton's consent. So far as queting
of anti-Grant journals is concerned the bargain
would be direct public injury, for what
would the admirers Of spicy literature do
without the pungent paragraphs of these
patriots out Of place ? Fenton in the Cabinet
and Greeley in the Senate would scarcely
compensate for their loss.
One thing is evident among all these
squabblings fghtings, bargainings and tradings
at Albany, and that Is that political reform is
a most barefaced humbug and that the people
whohonestly thought they had purified the body
polite at the recent election stand good
chance of finding a legislative session this
winter at the State capital that for
corruption, lobbying, buying aud selling will
cast all it's infamous predecessors into the
shade
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

The theatres are not behindhand in the
celebration of the New Year. The managers,
one and ALL have prepared an alluring feast
of music and drama for their patrons to-day.
From elegant comedy at Wallack's and the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, Shakespeare at Booths,
Irish drama at the Grand Opera House, pam
tomime at the Olympic, opera 6oufe at
Aimee's Theatre and spectacle at Niblo's,
down to the attractions of the circus, the
minstrel hall and the variety troupe, the
theatre-goer has no reason to complain of
variety. Even Brooklyn has not been for
gotten, as Mr.. Wallack sends over there a
choice company to delight the City OF
Churches with two sparkling comedies. The
bill-boards in front Ss the theatres are radiant
with promises for the afternoon and evening
performances, The managerial system Of re-
ceiving calls is certainly more profitable If
not as social as that which prevails among
the ladies. It is more pleasant to issue cards
from the box offices and involves less trouble
than to keep open house all day for friends
and acquaintance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01
FIRE IN A HJSPITAL.

CONSERVATION Among the Pntients-s,upposcA
20 re- . N.s. or Ar.,u.
~ Dc c"so v. n's""'
AT about haf-past seven o'clock yesterday morn
ing q fire broke out in the German Hospital on tho
.... :. 5000, $50. i. :, :, u..,..h .u...~
corner VI seventy seven'n sree' "nu ou y"
When first noticed IL had travelled to tue
first floor through the dumbwaiter niltnR
49,, $50 - re .o coors ,v,tn a aerae
the rooms ou '"e 'op noo.' WI" o"oo
waiter in which the fire broke out has not been used
Co. go. .,,,a ora an. cnmr.r,moot or :. on ,he
ioF some Slmo' ""u oHe oouiP"i'"ous y. " w ~
first floor was used by the men VINO work about the
hosp,taI for
,,>,,, ,,,o,ur.cu
oENEhAL hEoSfiAohE
At the time Of the fire II was filled with wearing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01
SPAIN EXCITED OVER PRESIDENT GRANTS

SPAIN EXCITED OVER PRESIDENT GRANTS
MEssAaE.-The HERALD correspondent at
Madrid furnishes us letter, which we pub
lish this morning, giving an account of the
state of public sentiment among the Spaniards
relative to Cuban affairs. The journals Of
Madrid Of all stripes of politics have been
working themselves up to a state Of frenzy on
the subject. kilograms from New York
stimulate their patriotic eloquence. Since
President Grants Message the irritable Dons
affect to sniff nothing but war in the air.
Thousands of men are hurried of to Cuba; q
new Captain General is appointed for the
island tho Spanish Minister ct Washington is
superseded; King Amadeus desires even to
defend Spanish honor in the tropics, and
patriotic editors have become infected and
write In warlike tones on the subject No
American dictation is needed is the spirit
evinced. The letter Of our correspondent
will enable our readers to ascertain Spanish
sentiment in Madrid towards the United
States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01
FISH CULTURE.

The American Fish Cusurists' Association pro-
pose 10 hold their annual meeting at Tweddle Hall.
Albany, on Wednesday, February I. 1872. num-
Der OF interesting papers subjects intimate with
the object Of the association will be read by eminent
pisclculturists The writers and their essays al
ready announced are as follows:-A. 8. Collins,
spawning Races and the Impregnatt0n OF Eggs;'
w. Gift "rhe Culture OF Shad;" DR.. Edmonds.
'The Introduction Of Salmon into American Rivcrs;"
B. r. Bowles, 'Land- Locked Salmon;" DR.. Hunting
tom "Fish in the North woods OF New York." and
L. Stone Secretary OF the association, 1.-The Culture
of Trout" All persons Interested in fish culture arc
invited. Thus 1t Will be seen That while politicians
will be lighting for the "Ioaves" these apostles OF
the 'gensle craft will occupy themselves about the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01
THE ALDERMANIC sQUABBLB.

Judge CnrdozO Refuses to Grant a Stay Oh
Proceedings in the Injunction Case.
The coup executed by the new Board OF Alder.
men in obtaining on order from Judge Brady re.
stranlng the Mayor from recognizing the old Board
OF Aldermen took the latter entirely oy surprise, as
they had anticipated no such step. 1t was rumored
extensively yesterday morning that one OF the
Judges OF the Supreme Court had been applied to
for stay OF proceedings in this interesting case.
In order TO ascertain the facts OF the case reporter
called upon Judge Cardozo, at his residence, In
FOrty- seventh street. In reply TO his question Judge
Cardozo replied as follows:-
east night the clerk Of the Board MI. Hardy,
presented the writ and inquired whether 1t was
Regular for Judge Brady 10 grant 1t while was
holding Chambers, and whether l would vacaee It
or grant any order in respect 10 1t. oil course, de
order and made no order Whatever In respect To
the mattcr,N
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

THE CUBAN RgvoLUTloylsrs are neither an
initiated nor subdued. Our latest report
from Havana is that several engagements
have lately taken place between the Spanish
troops and the rebels under Modesto Diaz."
And 80 goes on this horrible war among our
next door neighbors, while General Grants
grand idea is peace. Why, then. don't he
speak the word that will give peace to Cuba
Does he owe nothing to the cause of hu-
uaaity aud civilisationp Lei HIM speak.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01
A happy New Year to our readers,
And many returns OF the day.

THE Leader, the sprightly Tammany
weekly, is gone. It gave up the ghost
last Saturday, In the merry mood Of Mer-
cuto and the event was marked with all
the honors attending the death Of 'Cock
Robin" So it is-empires rise, flourish and
pass away, dynasties come and co. political
parties and party organs spring up, strut their
brief hour upon the stage and disappear; but
still the HERALD holds the field, and still the
world ways on.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

opinion among scientific men-of university
chemists-oa the presence or not Of 'poisons
in body, as to the tests used and the results
obtained II is clear no one ought to be con-
victed Of poisoning without concurrent testi-
mony on well recognized scientific facts. Our
so-called men of science, we fear, are often too
deficient in knowledge and 100 much disposed
to be positive and dogmatic where they should
doubt Poison, in one form or another, is
often found in bodies where not administered
TO destroy. In the celebrated Lafarge case In
France, some years ago, the famous Dr. Orfla
said, we believe, that he could find arsenic in
some form 10 every human body. Tartar
emetic Is commonly used in medical practice,
and its presence in the stomach cannot be,
necessarily, evidence of criminal intent, There
are q certain class Of people who are so intent
In following theories Of their own, or that
they have become welded to, that they
will not tolerate anything that conflicts with
them. Professor Aiken seems to have a
theory of his own about poisons. Of course
we say nothing of the guilt or innocence of
Mrs. Wharton-that will be decided when all
the evidence shall be taken; but we must say
the case appears to have been fearfully
bungled by the incompetence of the chemists
FIRST employed TO make tests for poison. The
question that ought to have been decided be-
yond all doubt at the beginning-the question
whether General Ketchum was poisoned or
not-appears now to be uncertain. However
II ends, this case will pass into history as a
remarkable one on account OF the social status
Of all whose names have been connected with
It, the scientific difficulties and discussion
arising from it, and the mystery involved.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

pA6k
posed suicide-Court Calendar for 10 Day
City Recommendations
Time. Mournlui and Gladstone Memories;
Mort vive LIE Roi p-vioient Deaths The
ianticides ana Fatal Accidents for the Year
ls7l-vttal Statistics for the Past Year
news from WashingtOn-Ford's Fatal Fr0llc-
Literature: Reviews OF New Books.
IrMl-Urcumstantial Evidence and science
Chmes-Fish Cultnre-The Aldermanic
sauabble.Amusement Announcements.
6-science and Stomachs Continued from Eighth
Frigate Wabash General Sherman Landed at
Gibraltar-The state Capital Close Race for
the Speakersnip Between Alvord and Smith;
The Great Issues acknowledgements OF the
Grand Duke Observation-Disclosures Tele.
Hrams-Shipplng Intelligence Business No
B-Rellglous: The Death Of the Old Year Is Viewed
from the rulpits; the Lessons OF 1871; Arch
bishop McClOskey Gives the Pontlncal Bless
ON aSese KsY No. M
the victory OF sorrow-The Hunters Point
Bible War-Light from Another World-The
King and the Pope: The Holy Father Treated
Like Prisoner Municipal Matters In New
ark--Probablc Murder
N-Spain waking Up: Alarm ~ Madrid Over the
WatoAes-Crushcd by Rall-Desperate Fighl
between BrotnsIsA Lean FOR M Le wa0tl 1,
Fight Again-Financial and Commercial Re
ports-Domestic Observation-Disclosures and
Deatha
R-Tno Prison Cell OF Mrs. Wharton, the Alleged
P0is0ner: Interview with Important witnesses
Ia the Casc-Science and Stomachs: The
spectacies; Opinions Of Merop0 tan Chemist:
on the Maryland PROFESSIONALISM ertisements
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

WILL Mr. TWEED SO up to Albany in time
TO assist In the organization Of the Senator
I've can't say but We think it probable that
be will be detained for a day or two yet by
important business here. Furthermore, 1t Is
the general opinion that he will not be wanted
Ibis winter at Albany.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

PRINCE FREDERICK CHARLEs Of Germany
Is about to make Q personal survey Of the
battle fields Of Italy-of the field OF Custozza
particularly. So says special telegram to
lhe HERALD. Nothing like becoming posted
as 70 the more immediate surroundings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

after all" The action Of the meeting %
Saturday gives much point to this determine
ton, namely-the removal Of William n. Tweed
as Grand Sachem, and the substitution there
for Of Augustus ScheI. Another meeting
will be held shortly, when the election Of now
sachems will be gone into on account Of Tho
resignation of Mayor Hall, Peter B. Sweeny
and ex-Comptroller Connolly from the society.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01
IMPEACHMENT IN TEXAS.

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 30. 1871.
There IA considerable excitement here In conse.
ouence Of the probable convening OF the Legisla-,
ture on the 10th proximo. The term OF this body
expired by law on November .. Ine a,leReu oolscs'
t.s n,acng the finances Of the stale In the hands
Sr W ~ overnor and Treasurer Bleds0e retaatcS
by threatening the sure impeachment OF the aov-'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

THE STREET CLEANING COMMISSION had a
meeting the other evening, from which we infer
that this business 10 now SO mixed mp
that we must look to the Legislature for
authority for somebody to clean the streets.
If so let our city members Of the Legislature
look to this matter at once, for the condition
Of many of our streets is simply sickenng and
sbominable
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

A NEAT CoMpLIMENT-That Of Mayor Me-
dill, of Chicago, in his address Of welcome to
the Grand Duke, in which he said Greece
produced an Alexander the Great, but Russia
has produced greater Alexander. The one
was great only in striking down peoples, while
the other exhibits his greatness in raising
them up" Very good, Mr.. Mayor; very
neat. "A happy New Year" MI. Mayor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

MONSIEUR ToSsoN CONE AGAIN." with
the revolutionists in Northern Mexico, and in
the shape Of old Csuales among them.
Funny people, those Mexicans Their old
year goes out with numerous revolutions, and
their new year comes in with more Of the
Same sort.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01
THE AVERY XII KLuX TRIAL.

COLUMBIA, s. O., Dec. 81 1871.
In the United states Court on Saturday the case
or Dr. F. p Avery was resumed. Much connecting
evidence was introduced, Witnesses TOR the prose-
cut,on identified the prisoner as prominent partici-
mani in a Ku Ktux raid. and several witnesses l0r
Inc defence swore positively he was ~ nome ON Tue
MONT IN question. AT eleven y. NJ, without con-
GLIDING tho testimony, the court aoloorneo un''
DIV
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

The TAMMANY SOCIETY, or what remains
Of It, held meeting on Friday evening, az
which they resolved to keep the Tammany
flag flying in the good old cause OF REFORM.
The 'sbig Indians" have been overwhelmed
by the deluge, but the ''llttle Indians have
resolved that 'qt 10 not MUCH Of shower.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

FRANCE AND GERMANY arc about to perfect
The new postal treaty between the two coun-
tries This news, which reaches us by special
telegram, gives hope that a more intimate and
friendly communion between the peoples OF
both countries will ensue, and that the inter-
change of thousands of biets will serve 10
efface the marks Of millions Of bullets.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

WHAT ARE You CONC To Do ABOUT II
is the query put by District Attorney Bates,
Of Utah, to Senator Trumbull, in the trifling
matter of paying fifteen thousand dollars for
expenses in the Mormon prosecutions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

THE GRAND DUKE, under the wing Of Gen
hral Sheridan, will spend this day in making
calls in Chicago. "a happy New Year to
The Grand Duke, to Little Phif' and to the
heroic people who are SO bravely rebuilding
their late beautiful city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

THE UNITED STATES FRIGATR WABASH
arrived in the harbor of Nice, Italy, last Sat
urday. General Sherman and Lieutenant
Grant landed from the vessel at Gibraltar, as
we are specially informed by telegram.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

PATERSON has another mysterious murder
excitement; but Paterson must put check
upon these things or Paterson will get bad
name. All the surroundings Of this great city
Of New York require vigilaut local admins
tratiOn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

MARsHAL IMAGINATION declines q nomination
10 the French Assembly. He is waiting for
something better than the filing Of vacancy
in the present French Long Parliament.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

TIE LAST DAY of the old year, over head
and under foot, was dismal, gloomy and
peculiar" Let us hope that the first day Of
the New Year will close bright, genial and
Iull of promise of better days to come.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

TIKI SPANISH GovKRNMENT enters the New
Year with Cabinet crisis. King Amadeus
will have good many "callers."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01
SECRETARY FISH AT WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec 81, lS7l
secretary Fish returned TO Washington to-das
ana will receive his friends at the residence o. sou
rolarv R0nes0n Tomorrow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01
Again our little planet
Her steady course has run.
OF full six hundred million miles
Around the glorious sun.

And an eventful year it has been, at home and
abroad-a year of great and momentous and
memorable events; but are they not all re-
corded, explained and discussed in the three
hundred and sixty-flve issues of the HERALD
of 1871, as the metropolitan and cosmopoli-
tan history of the year9 We expect, how
ever, that still greater and more important
events than those of 1871 will mark the his
tory of 1872. Without days suspension of
our record we pass from the old year into the
new, and, ''from the rivers to the ends Of
the EARTH" we wish
A happy New Year to our readers,
And many returns OF the day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-01

THE NEW YEAR.-The old year, 1871, is
gone, and the New Year, 1S72-leap year,
and the year of our Presidential election
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FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, twenty fourth street. -
TnE NEW DRAMA OF DTvoBcR. Matinee at IN
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OLYMPIC THNATRE Broadway.--TUK BALLET PAN
TONNE OF HUMPrY DUMPry Matinee at g.
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE. corner of 9Th av and aad ST.
The COLLEEN BAwN.
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WOODS MUSEUM, Broadw ny, corner 35th st.-Perform.
anccs afternoon and evening.-Our or THE FIRF.
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BOOTHS THEATRE. Twenty third st., corner SIKH av-
yUi YuaC GsA $3.50 -~
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BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Montague street.
3ERI0Us FAMuY--BLUE DEVILS.
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS MIssNs,x AND EVENING

BowERy THEAsxE, Bowery-Prprsrrs-Tux Tw
POBTs.
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THEATRE COMIQUE. 5l4 Broadwav.-OoYIo VOCAL.
lsnS MICRO AC1s. &c. Matinee at ~.
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:, NIBLO's GARDEN, BROADWAY between Prince and
Houston streets.-BLACK CROOK. Matinee az Q.
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den, would best satisfy the requirements and
wishes of the people. Indeed, it is said that
some honest reformers and republicans are so
impressed with the damaging and improper
character of Alvord's nomination by reform
Legislature that they are ready in that event to
support Mr.. Tilden, and to justify their action
on the ground that he labored and voted
with the successful reform party in the recent
election. We place little reliance upon this,
however, as with politicians strict adherence
to party seems to be the chief Of cardinal vir
tues.
Another, and moro probable rumor,
is that of an attempted compromise
between the Conkling and Fenton fac
tons. 1t appears that some Of the friends
Of the latter disappointed politician have
grown weary Of fight which seems
TO promise to leave them all out In the cold
for some time to come, or drive them over to
the democratic camp for future resting place.
They, therefore, propose to patch up treaty
of peace on the following basis :-Fenton to
be nominated for Vice President in 1872,
or to be Immediately placed in the Cabi-
net, in place, probably, OF Mr. Fish
Fentons friends to be fairly provided
for in the federal Offices aud Horace Greeley
to be sent to the United States Senate in Fen
toms place. On the other hand, all opposition
to Grants denomination is to be Withdrawn,
Conkling to be suffered to 60 back TO the
Senate without o fight and tho Tribune. Gun
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where the alleged criminal is distinguished in
any way above the lowest or ordinary class Of
people.
The tedious trial of Mrs. Wharton has been
narrowed down at last to nice point as to
the case OF General Ketchum's death alone.
An attempt was made by the prosecution to
bring in extraneous evidence, as that, for ex-
ample, of Mr.. Eugene Van Ness but this was
not allowed. The first question that arises is,
was General Ketchum poisoned at ALP This,
which ought to have been decided OF the COM
mencement is now the all-absorbing one
before the Court The evidence brought in by
the defence throws doubt upon the alleged
poisoning or the death Of General Ketchum
being caused by poison. AT least it has been
shown pretty clearly by Professor R. S.
McCullocb, of the Washington and Lee Uni
versity, that the tests for poison made from
the body Of General Ketchum by Professors
Aiken and Tonry were insufficient, and that
what they represent as indications or
proofs of poison might have been produced by
other causes. The opinions Of Professors
Doremus and Draper, which we publish
to-day, accord in the main with the evidence
given BY Professor McCulloch. In fact, Aiken
and Tonry appear not to have leg to stand
upon. Yet it was the testimony Of these
men-their science-on which the prosecution
chiefly depended. 1t was mainly on Professor
Aikens analysis and declaration that General
Ketchum had been poisoned that Mre. Whar-
ton was arraigned for murder. We need not
here give the details Of the evidence and re-
butting evidence Of these Professors. Our
columns have furnished all that from day to
day as the trial progressed. We cannot see
what additional testimony may be brought Tor
ward or what light thrown upon the question,
but since the evidence Of Professor McCulloch
was taken there certainly remains doubt
whether General Ketchum was poisoned OF
not.
Considering there IL such conflict Of