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New-York tribune., 1872-07-15

my duty to- the impered liberty OF ratsct my
10 the Constitution which bound TO protect aeaiisU %
s vl9tors to inaividnsl liberty which has been de-
troyed by orced constructions OF the % o
he Constitutions in the great m % S,otos. m the
ccom t elections the supremacy OF the eH pfS be
Tho ,iitry nower. 10 the OF reform against Io
nnt,orl corrnnticn surrounding the present Adnnis
tratot-to use all honorable means IN my powI 70 c ec
800 ~. rcElection Of Gen. Grant by securing iie tlec
80, oS 4orace greeley | trust end believe that tnose
DcnSocrats ike myself, who have aDstaned rom % any ag
e as one man I'm tus sacred duty, and show that lo
ola Democratic party can SILL as heretofore nHe s"I vi
rricp of an prejudice and passion, ana can JON Will WIZ ~
riotc citizens I'm determined effort TO preserve az
toas such liberty as has been left to us Dy @ te ' @
tOns of the Republican Congress caucus anu M po
power am. very truly, yours, JOHN 4 Si'N
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
CUBA.
PARTICULARS OF THE CONFLICT NEAR HoLGUIS
PROCLAMATION OF vALMAsEDA.

PROCLAMATION OF VALMAsEDA.
KEY WEST, Fla, July 14.-Files of Havana
papers and correspondence to the l2th inst nave Oeeh
received The Diario publishes the particulars Of de-
feat OF the spanards the 10Th ut near Hogun ana
acknowledges that the Spanish loss was very severe
The victorious Cubans subsequently attacked and
burned portion OF the town OF Lama The fighting be-
gan at G a. m and continued until p. The Cuoans
were unable to capture the intrenchmens. which were
defended by 40 spanards The Cubans captured over
100 horses 200 CATTLE and other materials. The Span
iards lost IL killed. The Cuban loss Is not given Inc
Spanish Col Huera pursued the Cubans, killing several,
and recapurng AZ horses and cattle and some war ma
teria Five Spanish battaons pursuing the Cubans
Col Valera has arrived at Santiago de Cuba with 1876
rifles 200 boxes Of ammunition pieces OF artillery and
flag
Correspondence Of the Official Bulletin announces that
20 members OF the Fannie expedition have been killed
Many rumors are current the fate lof the eNped
ton The number of rifles reported captured Is out
Of all proportion to that shipped in the Fannie
Captain General yalmaseda delivered up his Office to
Cebalos the l1th inst He issued on the occasion
proclamation to the people, saying:
separation from the Government of the Island
This depriyes me OF the power OF 81, earning n,p
ne ert uIg wbon see that al not remote period
1t will be possible TO TO the Home Government
| the termination OF the war. But circumstances
superior to the will OF man. The realization of termin
ating is undoubtedly reserved fS my successor
four or five longer it being pr0srate with
out resources with its adherents Killed or dispersed anu
the expeditions which sustained their hopes captured
Captain n-Genera valmaseda. accompanied by his prl-
vate secretary will positively sail for Spain on the 18th
inst Ex Exinsurgent Emilana Aguero has issued mani
feso 10 his country men, defending his in joining
the spaniards against the rebellion after three ana
half years i'll the insurgent army lie says he
Will never have recourse treachery, caumny, lies,
| the armies OF the Laborantes.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
SENATOR sToCKToNs POSITION.
ALL DEMOCRATS SHOULD SUPPORT GREELEY AMI
BROWN,

ALL DEMOCRATS SHOULD SUPPORT GREELEY AND
BROWN.
The following letter from Senator Stockton
sfNew-Jersey appears in The Heeark Journal of satur
day;
To fhs Edtf0F Of zee J0arRaI: ~
On my arrival tins evening In Washington find vour
Journal OF yesterday. in which an incorrectly rere
sented having urged the delegates from Nev Iefsev
% vote for Horace Greeley This is an entire IaistaEe
In with an other Observers was pain IN zee
soon after Greeleys nomination Cincinnati that he
would BE- tie Democratic nominee After the action of
the Democracy Of Indiana the result certain Bnt
having been elected 20 the senate Of the United States
Democrat, and never having cast for any one
but Democrat, my convictions clear the rst
mat 10 was ny Guy 10 support Democrat for the nom
nation. The Convention at Trenton elected delegates
without any expression of opinion the subject Under
These circumstances / continued 10 the end as began
urging the delegation 70 vote according TO their individ
nal convictions OF duty voted always for Democrat
lOu viii observe that the vote Of NeWJeTsey was
equally divided between Mr. Bayard and Mr. Greeley
which represented very correctly the supposed views OF
she Convention which appointed the delegates aud prob
ably the views OF Democracy the State Now Sir
fEte the nigh party has spoken there can
be no difference Of opinion among Democrats. Party
usage, well the higher considerations OF patriotism
VIII unite the Democrats Of HewJersey as one man on
lhelr nominee; and doubt not that New-Jersey will
eat her vote In the electoral college for Horace Greeley
Obul bis nomination by the Convention IL was my
PLAN duty TO oppose him and vote ioT Democrat-nOw
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
AKENTUCKY BOURBON JOURNAL ON GREE
LEY AND BROWN.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

LOUISVILLE, KY. July 14.-COl. Jas. A.
Dawson editor Of The Ledger has returned from Bal-
more, and this afternoon that journal cut Tor
Greeley and Brown. leading editorial says:
We feel consciousness OF having discharged whole
spOnsbilty. We have nothing 20 retract modify. We
have written some plain words but they were true and
we thought the occasion demanded an expression of
Having faithfully gwen warning OF danger and
claim he philosopher, far at least
make most Of what we cannot change. We have pre-
dictcd f1i0rc yet we see no reasonable ground
hope else. II the result shall prove other
wise will more heartily rejoice than We, aud hav
inC done best to secure the adoption Of that policy
which 10 mind gave greater promise of victory,
shan nov DO what We can the end upon the plan
laid down by those upon whom responsibility was laid
w. @ no % & 2 % Ie erord SS of MI m m TeS Sy oi THAT viii
hardly be expected of Neither indOrSe the
platform upon which he stands. Initiating the example
spite the record Of the candidate and the platform
upon whiOn ne has been placed shall support the
ticket as the best that can be done under the creuu
stances. Having accepted the nomination Mr.. Greeley
though hitherto not Democrat, has become the candL
date OF ibe democratic party, ana II elected can
not without downright t'oachery, fail 10 conform
his Administration 10 ue pohoy OF those whose candi
date be consents 10 Decm ne FJr Gratz Brown we have
all the while had side. We support him
hearty good will because he has given substantial
evidences Of devotion 10 reform ana TO the principles Of
local selfgOverDment, by his bold manly just
IN Missouri. Besides he Is native born and bred Ken
tuck eoD Of the genuine old virginia stock which is
consideration not without consequence. Then, TO be
brief accept the inevitable, stand upon the Kentucky
platform, support Greeley as the nominee OF the Demo
cratic party AND Gratz Brown because Of his effective
labors IN behalf of constitutional freedom. To the
many thousands OF Democrats who have stood with us
attempting 10 resist the current or events for the
few months have TO that the fu measure of
duty has been met Let then defer personal con-
Vieton 10 the voice Of the majority fer at any
10 concentrate every effort 10 insure triumph.
Never mind the records. give DO heed 10
platforms, Out bend every energy TO bring
the masses the polls Let the canvass he an aggres,
sye one. When Greeeys record is held up point TO the
Democratic hook IN his and charge upon the
enemy. Let the w8tchword be. Z" To the rescue" and
with locked shields and bayOnets xed, let us charge
slong the whole line.
This Of The Le5ger will carry the BOuf bon Dem
serats gth IT, and insures an overwhelming majority
for Greeley and Brown in November.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
MODERN CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

The following commentary upon the Admin
lstration sort OF Civil Service Reform appears in The
Omaha Republican:
OMAHA, July T.
Fe His ErceHency L. s. GRANT President ofe United
States, Long Branch
Casper E. YOst Postmaster YOsts disgIaceful con-
duct last Winter has already lost you many friends
this unlOokedOr appointment endangeTs the of
our State and Presidential tickets | am supporting
Grant aud Wilson with my daily aud weekly newspaper
Somebody must shoulder the responsibility Upon whose
recommendation was it made I Please answer.
+. ROsEwATER.
LONG BRANCH N j., July g.
Mr.. Yost appointed entirely upon The recon-
U. 8. GRANT. President.
OMAHA, July 4
j. A ]. cREswELL Postmaster General Hash<a gt0n:
Great Indignation prevails here at the appointment OF
Casper f. Yost as Postmaster. am supporting the Ad-
minlstrauOn with my daily aud weekly paper. Some
body must shoulder the responsibility. Upon whose
TecOmmeDdatio was this appointment nader
L. RosEwGTER.
WASHINGTON July g.
Mr. Yosf appointed by order Of the President vice
Joel T. Griffin, resigned JAMES III. MARE.
Acting First Assistant
Commenting upon the correspondence, The Ohicogo
Tribune says: II not many weeks since Grant issued
his humorous proclamation declaring that honesty and
efficiency, and not political activity" would theneefOrth
determine the tenure OF Office Re has kept all
the scOundres in Office that were IN then, aud
has appointed a lot, turning honest and eff
Cent out In order 10 create vacancies We know
nothing of Mr.. Casper f. YOs aud IL Ratters that
Grant manages TO throw the responsibility OF his ap
pOntment Senator HtchcOckS shoulders IL is plain
thai the Civil Service Reform has once been ignored
by the who boasts his eagerDess enforce IT, II is
equally PLAIN that II Mr.. 1Osps appointment really
speedily removed no matter how honest and efficient he
be.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
EGYPT.

TROUBLE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES CONSUL
GENERAL AND EX-CONFEDERATE OFFICERS.
ALEXANDRIA, Friday, July H. 1872.
A disgraceul affray occurred here yesterday
between g. II. Butler the United States ConsulGenera
aud Wadeigh lis secretary the one part, and Gems
Loring and Reynolds and Major Campbell, exConfede-
rate officers in the Khedves service on the other part
Shots exchanged and Major Campbell was wound
ed The affair created great excitement, and there are
various Of its origin. Buffers plea in justca-
ton of the imbDgo is that the Khediyes officers made
q premeditated attempt TO assassinate him. This the
others Indignantly deny and assert that Butter was the
aggressor
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
NETWORK MONDAY, JULY Is, 1872.

money taken in too, by the additional promise OF
a splendid programme" discovered. OF course that
crammep p with the exception Of or two numbers,
was wanting. II people will call me, an outrageous
grumber for this, only say that am one or the
Thousands who must own to having been spoiled by the
symphony Sores and Central Park Garden Concerts OF
Theodore Thomas, who obstnatey refuses to et US
remain in the musical ruts Of 10 or 40 years ago.
Netc York, july 49, 1874 j. H. CoRFELL'
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
REFORM IN OHIO.


By GEORGE L. CONVERSE, c.. p. l.. BUTLER
AND OTHERS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRIBUYEl
COLUMBUS, July 14.-The Greeley and Brown
ratification meeting which adjourned last wednes-
day evening on account OF a rainstorm held last
night in OF the House. The attendance
large and enthusiastic. The Hon. George w. Money
penny presided, and long list OF Vice Presidents
elected embracing of the prominent citizens
OF both political parties. Amos Laylan, c. B. Flood and
Henry T. Chittenden were secretaries. The meeting
addressed ably and aceeptaby by George L. Con
verse c. p L. Butler f. Y. Bingham and ]. Z. St Clair.
Every mention of the OF Horace Greeley ehcited
rounds Of applause resolution ratfying the Cincin-
natl and Baltimore nominations adopted amid en-
thusiac cheers Judge Jewett President of the recent
Democratic State Convention, who 10 address the
meeting, called away by the illness of relative,
but he sent dispatch, the sentiments Of which
eheered 10 the echo by the crowd
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
l.. ROsEWGTER
rnE RINK CONCERT on rRIpAY.

To the EdttOr Of The TrfbuHe.
SIR: 1t may be assumed that hundreds of
tickets for the concert Of the French Bend the hall
OF the American Institute, Friday evening last were
bought the strength of the positive announcement
that Madame Poschka-Leuner would sing On entering
the hall am cOolly informed by pacard that Madame
Leutner will sing tonight" Not note should
have been heard Til the manager, Mr.. Wardwel had
explained aud apOOgzed TO the audience. L. for one
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
HAYTI,

THE GERMAN CONSUL PROTESTS AGAINST THE
ACTS OF THE GERMAN WAR VESSELS.
PoRT-AU-PRINCE, June 30.-Mr. Schultz, the
German Consul here, has resigned his position and
united with several German merchants in an official
protest against the extreme measures adopted by the
commanders OF the German feet when capturing the
Haytian war vessels.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
THROWN DOWN A BANK-sEYERAI
PERSONS INJURED.
AN ALLEGED TENNESSEE DEFAULTER.

MEMPHIS, July 14.-The report of the Grand
Jury TO the Criminal Court, last evening" charging
william Mclean, the State and County Tax Collector,
with being n deiaulter In 100000 and Esquire
Peckly the Financial Agent with gross incompetency,
has been the absorbing topic to-day. Warrants were
issued fOr McLean arrest but the Sheriff has been u-
able TO find hm. His friends however, assert that he
Will surrender himself tomorrow This office is the most
lucrative State and has been held by him for two
nr
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
ITALY.
CREATION OF CARDINALS BY THE POPE.

LONDON. Saturday, July 10, 1872.
The Echo publishes a private letter, said to
have been written by person high in authority at the
Vatican, stating that the Pope the st OF November
last All Saints Day, bestowed Cardinal hats upon Most
Rev. Henry Edward Manning Archbishop OF London,
the Archbishop OF Paris, and Most Rev. Martin John
spalding, now deceased who was then Archbishop Of
Haltmorp
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
CAIIFoRNIA RAILROAD MOVEMENTS.

SAN Francisco, July .12.-The sum of $780,
900 subscribed yesterday the stock of the Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad. company, entitled The
san Francisco and Colorado Railroad" to connect San
Francisco with the Texas Pacific Railroad has been or
ganzed here IL TO be independent OF the other roads,
and $if)O0OO Of the stock has been already taken.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
GERxAN ooRvErTrs AT FORTRESS MONROE.

vna and GaEelle, which recently seized the
Haytap gunboats in the harbor of Port-auPrnce, in
order to obtain the indemnity due German merchants
Jamaica 10 which place they went from PortauPrince
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
THE TREATY OF WASHINGTON.
HEAVY DAMAGES AGAINST GREAT BRITAIs
ANTICIPATED.

LONDON, July II, 1872
The Observer anticipates that by the award
TO be made by the General Tribunal England VIII be
Obliged to pay heavy sums direct damages although
1t believes the total amount will fall several millions
below the American estimate.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
PARIS, July Il, 1872.
GERMANY.
RECEPTION OF TIE AMERICAN DELEGATES TO
| THE SCHUTZENFEST.

THE SCHUTZENFEST
BERLIN, July "a, 1877.
The German rifemen from America, who
take part the Federal Schzenfest arrived last
week in Hanover where they had most cordial recep
tion Dr. Peper made address OF welcome. in which
he frequently alluded to the enthusiasm manifested in
the United States the victories OF the Fatherland
during the late war; and at the end proposed three
cheers for the visitors which given with good will
by the large crowd present at the reception.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
BRAZIL.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE COMPLICATIONS
WITH THE ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION
MILITARY ARMAMENTs.
LONDON, July IA, 1872.


The mail steamer from Rio Janeiro has ar
rived at Southampton. Brazil had declined TO receive
Gen. Mitre Plenipotentary from the Argentine Confed
Grafton. The Brazilian Government preparing for
hosttes The arrival of large quantities of munitions
Of war ordered in Europe expected. The dispute
with the Argentine States originated in the nonfahl-
ment Of the treaty concerning Paraguay.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.
FURTHER DEBATE ON THE QUESTION OF TAXA


FRANCE.
FURTHER DEBATE ON THE QUESTION OF TAXA
TI0N.
PARIS. Saturday, July 1S, 1917.
The proposition of M. Gaslonde, which cre-
ated such an excited debate In the National Assembly
yesterday was TO increase the rate OF taxation on
licenses, DOORS windows and furniture. The subject came
up again during the session OF the Assembly to-day and
after debate that part of the proposal increasing the
tax on licenses was adopted but the other portion in
creasng the tax on loors windows and furniture, was
rejected
PARIS, July IA. 1872.
To-day, the anniversary of the taking of the
Baste, was celebrated at Ferte-sous-Jouarre with a
banquet NJ Gambdta presided, and made character
istc speech in which he denounced the league OF the
Church and the Monirchy. Public dinners in honor Of
the day were prohibited in Paris Lyons Marseilles,
Mines. Bordeaux, R@uen, and Lille; but attempt was
made TO interfere With the celebration at Fertesous-
Jouarre.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
A DISASTER CAUSED BY A RAIN sroRl

A DISASTER CAUSED BY RAIN STORM.
New ORLEANS, July 14th.-A heavy rain
storm washed away the embankment of the Mobile and
New Orleans Railroad, yesterday morning, near East
Is,scagnula The engine and 20 cars OF freight train
were wrecked, aud the engineer, A. Carl OF Michigan
and the brakeman, John Cronan OF New-fork were
killed.
A TRAIN THROWN DOWN BANK-sEYERAL
PERSONS INJURED.
DOSLEsToN, Penn, July 14.-The morning
train on North Pennsylvania Railroad shortly after
leaving this place this morning over COW, throw
ing the engine and two milk of tho.track, down an
eubank kment nearly 80 feet The fireman seriously
injured and the engineer the milk agent aud the bag
gaCeraster and two other persons on the cars
were somewhat hurt.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-15

lsrvrNry-FIvE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR REBEL
ARCHIVES TO AID IN THE CAMPAlGN-CAbl-
NET MEETING TO-DAY-STUMPlNG TOWNS BY
rAEINuT OFFICFRS-PROSPECT IN MICHIGAN
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

A MAN BAKED IN AN OvEN.-A sin
pular and horrible accident was recently
investigated before the courts in Cologne.
Prussia. 1t seems thatone day last fail
the house of the peasant Franz Bucher
was deserted save BY the venerable Buch-
er, who was past sixty and crippled with
rheumatism The old man had many
times crawled into the huge oven where
bread was cooked, to sleep, and on this
day in question he wsnt into his accus.
toned sleeping place, and the warmth soor
alleviated his pains and sent him to sleep
Toward evening the servant entered, III
the fire, and seeing the old man in the
oven, told him to come out, as he ,woulc
get warmed up too much. But he refus'
ed. and retired to the rear of the oven
pulling the, door together. The servant
could not make him come out, but, think
ing the heat would soon scare him. allow
ed the cooking to go on. Toward 9 O'Clock
in the evening he was found baked al
most to crisp. The servant, brough
before the court fortnight since, declared
that she had completely forgotten the OLE
man, and was condemned to OILY twenty
four hours of prison. :.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09
THE BRIGHTEST SPOT
sunni SOUTH

A RE located IN the PIEDMONT REGION
II of Georgia, twenty-five miles South.
east of Chattanooga, Tenn, and within
tive miles Of the Western d Atlantic Rail
road.
These Springs, Fifty two in number,
embrace every variety of Mineral Wafer
found IN the famous mountains of Vir-
ginia.-White, Red and Black SULPHUR,
Allcghaney, All-Hcaling and CHALYDH
ATE, MAaNEsIAN, SODA and IODINE; as
also the waters characterizing the Mont
vale Springs of Tennessee, and Indian
Springs of Georgia; all Of which are to
be found lIerc in abundance, within the
compass of this "Magic Valc," afford
ing certain cure for DYSPEPSIA, RHEU-
MATIsM, GoUF, Liver COMPLAINTS,
SCRoFULA, all kinds of CUTANEoUs AT
FEcTIoNs, and in fact, every Disease that
human flesh is heir to.
A Line OF Omnibuses Will be in readi- |
ness on the arrival of every train to con-
yey guests from Catoosa Station to the
Springs, in twenty minutes, where they
will be greeted with STRAINS OF SITE
RING Music, and an
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Gresnville and Columbia Railroad.

Greenville and Columbia Railroad.
The annual meeting of the Stochhold-
ers of the Greenville and Columbia Rail
road Company, (says the Columbia Soath
cdrolinian, of the srd) was held yester
day intheir hall over the South Carolina
Loan and Trust Company.
Upon motion Of W. ], Magrath, Esq ,
Gen. NJ. ". Gary was elected chairman,
and Messrs. G. V. Carrington and James
s. Simons, Secretaries. .sa.s. q: .-.--!
The reports of the President, w. j.
Magrath, and Superintendent Thomas
Dodamead, were then read.
The Following named gentlemen were
elected to serve for the ensuing year: -
W. J. Magrath, President. =.
DIKEcToRs.--Messrs. Robert Adgerand
Theo. D. Wagner, Charleston; L. d.
Childs, Edward Hope; 1. G. Roath- and
J. f.. Marley, Columbia; r. l.. MeCaugh
ren, Newberry F. F. Gary, Cokesberry;
James L. Orr, Anderson :. Fl. I. Farmer,
Flat Rock, N. c.; Timothy Hurley,
Charleston and Joseph Crews, Laurens.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-09

TIE TENAc1TY OF TRUTH.-When q
nation as clear-headed as the Americans
once become convinced, from long expe-
rierlce and observation, that an article
Possesses superior excellence as medi-
cine. not all the preposterous clamor OF
all the worthless nostrum vendors In the
universe can shake their belief in its efii-.
ciency. Truth is very tenacious thing,
as these worthless are beginning. to dis
cover. PLANTATION BITTERs has too
firm a hold upon the popular esteem to
be in the slightest degree effected by the
cold water diatribes which the advertisers
of fermented slops, without particle
of alcohol" are so fond Of launching
against alcoholic preparations. The pub
iic knows very we'll that this peerless
renoyant and tonic does contain spirits,
hut IL also knows that they are of the
purest and most wholesome description,
Viz: fine old st., Croix, the most active
and beneficial diffuser of its remedial
and invigorating properties throughout
the system which could possibly be
adopted.
m.s- Pimples on the Face, Eruptions,
Bfotches, Scrofulous diseases, and all
sores airing from impure blood, are cured
by DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discove-
ry. 1900
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COMMERCIAL,

JGUSTA, May7
GoLD-Buying att and selling at II2
COTT0N-Ruleduiet today hui
steady at % cents. While there was 8
moderate demand good styles, low
grades were negled as usual. Re.
ceipts, 81, and salesI bales.
BAGoN-Clear Ss, S4@S4; c. r.
Sides, 81; Shoulders @64 ), Hams, 1900
Is; Dry Salt Sides, and Shoulders,
5i@5a.
CORN-Prime We is selling at 95
by the ear lead fronpot retail. 81.
WHEAT--Wequohoice white, 81 30;
amber, 81 30.
FLoUR-City MiSs 25@s5O; at re-
tail, 81 p barrel hit. Country, 81 so
@9, according to guy. = t. -
CORN MEAL-$kholesale;$ 81 o..
at retail.
6ATs-7O@75.