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New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
TIE CURRENCY QUESTION.


TIE FIRST REAL DEBATE ON THE SUBJECT IN TIE
sENArE-sPEECHEs BY MEssRs. BOUTWELL,
HOWE, AND MORTON-A LONG DISCUSSION ON
FINANCIAL MATTERS EXPECTED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-The first real debate on
The currency question in the Senate, took place to-
day Ever since Congress met, the people have been
treated TO one learned speech about every day. on
Finance-a speech not aimed at any particular
measure before the House, but taking in the
whole boundless question and bringing out
some views and theories that are at least
ingenious If thew cannot be called statesmanlike.
Very few people listen TO these speeches They 90
into The Record, and are distributed in pamphlet
form over the country but they contribute little to
the settlement OF the great question which is their
excuse But to-day, when Mr.. BOgy gave notice
that he desired to speak this subject. but not
qnite prepared Mr.. Sherman entreated the Senators
10 take up the subject in earnest and either pass his
resolution or Some other, ID order that the work
might 20 on. Nj. Boutwell, who had come down to
the front row and occupied the seat of Mr.. Flana-
gan. who has not been in Washington this session,
took the opportunity 10 give his views, and he was
naturally listened TO with marked attention.
His speech which was not more than five OF Ten
minutes long was Q defense of the Treasury Depart
mcnt policy during his administration He was op-
pNStu 10 fONtfaCIlOns btcdust III NouAu Ndueo an
business to come TO standstill and bring disaster
upon the country. Expansion would put off the
day of specie payments He was IL favor of
keeping the volume Of currency jnst where
il had had beeu for several years, until the country
became 50 developed that il would not be too great
and we should return naturally to specie payments
The most striking speech Of the debate was one by
MI Howe, in which he denounced in very
strong terms the expansion heresles which are
co popular with the majority of Western
rucn. IF this Government allows dollar or
another square inch Of thesH broken promises to go
out" said Mr.. Howe II will not say that IT
will be criminal, bat it will come very near
10 it.D This speech reused Mr.. Norton, who
urged with great earnestness his brandy" remedy.
The partial recovery of the country since the panic
was due TO the expansion that had taken place and
If was only by expansion of the currency that any
present relief can be obtained. When the dscns-
son on this subject fairly begins il may he expected
a Last for weeks
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
THE yIRGIyIUs SURRENDER.

TO nc EdttOr or Iht TrtOunt.
SIR: Please explain to your readers to-
morrow how is your correspondent was the only per-
son present except the officers and OF the vesses
at the surrender OF tho Vrgnus the 10th inst. and
yet we find the same account published in The Herald.
Yours JERSEY.
Nee York, Dec. 1s 1878.
[The explanation is that after TIE TRIBUNE ap-
peared On the streets yesterday morning. The Herald
stopped its presses and printed late second edition
into which it copied our account without acknowl-
edgment. OF course this late edition reached very
few readers-Edl
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

rur PROSPECT or Reform BETTER now THAN
EyyR BEFORE-EsTiMATE THAT Sl,oOo,ooo CAN BIZ
SAVED DURING THE MKT FISCAL YEAR-xEM-
BKRs OF CONGREss NOT WILLING 10 PAY IHE
POSTAGE on PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
fBr rKLEeRAPB TO THE TAIBUSEl
W.su,xcros Dec. ls.-The prospect of reform
in the pub,ic printing, az natural and legitimate
result Of the abolition Of the franking abuse is
better now than il has ever been before. little
bill reported 10 the Senate this morning from the
Committee On Printing. ordering the ISSUE Of ITO
extys oopies Of the biennial Blue Book, and which
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
DESTINATION OF THE vIRGINlUs.

HAVANA Dee. 1S.-It is reported that the Virginius
will be taken Washington, where the vestgation
into her right to carry the American flag will be
held
tBr TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUSB.J
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 1S.-Tbe following has been
received from q special correspondents
KEY WEST. Fla, Dec. ls.-The Fortune went 10 the
Tortugas last night and will probably return with
adyces for the Admiral tonight and go Immediately to
Santiago Cuba. The vrgnus has not yet left for the
North, hut will go possible She will be con-
cd by Osspee.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19

TIE sUBJECF NOT UNDER CONSIDERATION NkslEk-
DAY-wuLIAMs's PROSPECTS VEEY UNFANoh-
ABLE s12
iBT TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUNE
WARRINGTON, Dec 1s.-The Senate, in EXecu
tive session today, spent much time IN discus
sing certain questions in connection with MIS-
sissippi politics, between Senators Aicorn
and Ames. Several nominations from otber
States were confirmed but the subject OF the
Enthusiastically not alluded to. The Judiciary
Committee it is understood was not engaged on the
nomination of Judge Williams to-day but spent
ther session on the Bankruptcy bill. The situation
looks very unfavorable for Mr.. Williams, but he has
rtin great faith. In the event of recess
being voted this week, IT would seem
probable that hls nomination would 60 over for
week In the mean time there if rumor IN the
streets that the Committee has decided to report
against him, and that his enemies in the Senate
have made q count and find that they have
MAJORITY against him of Fix OF eight votes. No
respect is pad g. tins rumor although 1t is widely
circulated
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
FOREIGN NOTES.

The harbor officers of the Mersey, in En-
gland propose the construction Of landingstage at
Birkennead ad at q cost Of Sl6OOOO.s
VIM. Hamilton e. Sons, proprietOrs of the
st. Lawrence Foundery In Toronto, have failed. The
liabilities will probably exceed 100000.
The bOmbardment OF Cartagena continued
all Yesterday There was terrible magazine explosion
within the insurgent lines to-day. Gen. Dominquez
oe rs pardon to all who surrender The insurgents
able still 10 obtain PROVISIONS, but their ammunition Is
failing.
Another subsidence took place in the VII
sge of Westve, Nova Scotia, which 10 built over the
Acadia Coal Mines Saturday. The damage to the
buildings il not 10 extensive the former instance,
Although many houses are sadly awry. Much appre-
henson exists among the Inhabitants III consequence OF
the hubsiueuCe.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
A WOMAN,S VIEW.

LECTURE by Miss ANNA DICKINSON Al PLfMooIh
CHURCH.
A rather small audience, composed princi-
pay Of ladies' assembled In Plymouth Church last oven
Ing listen 70 Misc Anna Dichnsons views OF duty IN
nation or people, expressed In the announced TITO
Of her lecture, For YOUR own Sake" Tho lecture
delivered several times before. was altered ana I'm
proved. and among ia newer features Wa reference
" the late Cuban eomplicsuons
Yor the last two weeks, wherever she bad seen sAs
hs1 ben ss>spyshed q ~ tsk sAe AaA beasd svsy
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19

The funniest part of MIR Buffers speech. however,
war his solemn, parsonlike opening, when he
showed snoh tender regard for the reputation of
Congress for dignity aud regretted the scene that
had just taken place. This from man who the
night before had blackguarded the correspondents
in The reporters gallery the Forty Jackass Mud
Power Machine of the Press" was ludicrously cool
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
TUE puIIADFLPuIh TEA PARTY.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1s.-The Tea Party was
continued 70 day. and the attendance mainly OF ladies'
was very large The scene was brilliant and busy one
and WA enyeued by music. The crowd OF adults,
nov.y ,u and out this afernocu place nj clock
TO the children who then admitted exclusively,
and night Tea Party was opSpee tohe pupHc III
general srap in the Horticultural Hall only
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

TIE CASTELAR, GOVERNMENT.
ITS FIRM Establishment ANNOUNCED Al WASHING
TON.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 1S.-Mjnister Sickles has
to the Secretary of State the conchstlon of
the conflicting interests in the Spanish Cortes and the
firm esta ablisbment of the CASTELAR, Governments.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.

sESoR soLER TO 60 TO TIE INTERIoR-THE &C.
U.EsnsTICAL TROUBLES
HAVANA, Dec. 1S.-SenOr SOler, the Colonial
Minister is about visit the towns and plantations in
the Interior committee representing eight Repub-
can clubs has waited the Minister and Informed him
that he will incur grave responsibility If he leaves the
island without taking certain measures required by the
circumstances
The Goyro Fio says the Jesuits expelled from Mexico
have been appointed parish priests here in violation Of
the las which iorbids the ,vDieiDg of such charges
on foreigners or Jesuts.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
THE ATCHFENESE WAR.

AN ATCHEENEsE FORTRESS CAPTURED BY THE
DUTCH.
SINGAPORE, Thursday. Dec. 1s 1873.
There is no truth In the rumOr that the
Aceenese surprised the Dutch troops during the night
Tne Dutch forces have captured an Acheen fortress,
losing only six men III the assault
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
rpt.RcRApUIC NOTES.

The SINNERS in the Louisiana Jockey Club
rs,ss ,sssia, .srs Boss.S Cape Rass a Svu
!, -. Il heavy earthquake shock was felt IN Bear
vaks,, U>aA q ysstssssS.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
MARINE DISASTER.
TWELVE LIVES LOST

TWELVE LIVES IUSI.
LONDON, Friday, Dec. 10, 1873.
The wreck of the bark Sultan is reported
with the loss OF u lives
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
RECIPROCITY WITH THE SANDWICH
ISLANDS.

lSLANDS.
KING LUNAIILos PROPOSITION FOR RECIPROCITY
WITHDRAWN.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 1S.-King LunaliO of
the Sandwich Islands has withdrawn his proposition for
a reciprocity treaty with the United States His Minis
ters resigned but at bis urgent request withdrew their
designations. The natives OF the Sandwich Islands
seem 10 believe that reciprocity means annexation.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
THE FREEDMENs BUREAU FRAUDS.

THE FREEDMEN'S BUREAU FRAUDS.
vo STATEMENT YET MADE BY GEN. HOwARD-THK
COMMITTEE AvERsE TO MAKING AN ISvEs1IGA-
ToN-PRoBABIIITY THAT A CoURrMARTIAL
WILL BE RECOMMENDED.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-The House Military Com
mittee met again this morning for the consideration
of the case of the alleged embezzlement by Gen.
Howard That gentleman was present, ready to at
tend 10 the demands Of the Committee, but
no statement was made BY him. was
anv asked by the Committee The report
and testimony OF the Committee on Education and
Labor of the XLIst Congress, which investigated
the charges against Gen. Howard made by Fernando
Wood. was placed before the Committee this morn
ing. and will be examined by the members. The
secretary of War; who had been requested to appear
was not present. Another meeting has been
been called for tomorrow. The temper
of the Committee seems to be averse to
making the investigation, il it can be avoided
They saw the inquiry will be very long, tedious
and aborious one and would take more of their
time from other duties than ought to be spared. Ii
anpears from examination that the President has
the authority to order a court of inquiry, and that
he is not barred by the length of time that has
elansed since the acts were said to be committed
II seems likely now that after the Committee shall
have informed themselves of the case, they will re-
wort Joint resolution to the House. with brief
mort. and recommend that the general OF the army
he directed to convene a court martial to try and
d;snose Of the case Gen. Howafd is understood not
to be ayerse to this proceeding.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19

Every member who voted Yea voted to keep all
the increased pay he has drawn SINCE the 4th of
March, and to increase the old salary by $500 year,
after adding to it full allowance for the abolished
milage and stationery, and putting on top OF all
that a compensation for actual travelling expenses.
Besides he voted to retain the increased salaries
70 all the officials and there were host
Of them. who were included in the bill Of last
session.
The best thing the Senate can do with the bill, in
the oppon of IA number of leading members who
opposed il in the House, is to restore the $500
salary of Mr. Hales BILL and to add an allowance of
$500 in official stamps to pay postage on public
documents and thus head off the movement for
restoration Of the ranking privilege.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
WASHINGTON.
THE CHIEF-JUSTICEsHIr.

THE suBJECr NOT UNDER CONSIDERATION NEsIEk-
DAY-wILIAMss PROSPECTS VERY uNFANoh-
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-08-13
FOR THE HERALD.
PROSPERITY. AnnMsi j lSII

PEo>r:':!rY, August >, 1917.
DEAR lEEEALr.-l somrr;meS fear that YOU
will fall o"t viz. your Prosperity rorrc<-
!ondcnt hrc.In>,. yon ct 50 few letters.
But am no. used tn hunting up itciis, and
must learn how and, besides, nm 30 often
away that do not catch everything that
passes. l am only afraid OF borcing some
one if write too much.
Everything goes Oh finely here. Pros.
pcri!y builds up rapidly There are about
ten houses under way, and several more
will begin in a few days. From early
morn to dewy eve" the sound of the ham.
mcr, the pllnc and SAW is heard, while
about.S!xtr or seventy carpenters, together
with Others WHO lend hand sometimes,
work 10 replace the burned village. The
almost magic manner in which the towu
has sprung up should cnlit!c her 10 the
name OF Phoenix, instead 0! Inc one which
she now very appropriately bears. Besides,
other capital, and more than this, VIC hear
Of good sterling citizens Of our Comfy who
are soon to move into our little town. We
are { lad to notice That some Of our citi-
zens are about building cottages, step
which will meet 4 great want in our town.
FEm what We learn, they will be more
tasty and no,lrrn than most Of them which
we have here now.
During the past week burglars have been
1T work. The store of Luther l. Dominck
was broken open on Tuesday night, and
robbed Of all the money lett in the drawer
I bcliye, as far as is known, no goods were
taken. On Thursday afternoon, while Mrs.
Simpson was visiting some of her friends,
and DR.. Jno. Simpson Mt the store, their
house was broken into and some -four re-
moved. The farmers have laid by their
crops, and there are too mauy trying to
live at home these hot dayg for any house
70 be safe "Thc devil always finds work
for idle hands to do" We know farmcxs
who wart work done, hut no one will hire,
thoNgl: there are many who ough: 10.
The seasons about here ar pretty good.
Below rs, It is quite dry, AMI the farmers
are looking blue. PHI.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-08-13

q creator. and Jesus Chris. @,or;:o! -
the carrcnt~rs i'"nch. l'r hi-h'>t
and purcst redue!"cnt is not l''co'"-
patablc with any avocatira: no matter
how humble it may be in seeming.
The woman. who prepares with hel
own la.ds 4 dinner for her guests.
may preside with queenly grace at ia
bic, and adoru with her presence the
most costly and elegant drawing room.
Let US remember these things and
seek wealth, not by peculation Or spec
ulation, but by calling it forth from
the bosom of nature, having always in
view ends Of use. Let us do this and
failure is impossible.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-08-13
An Ordinance Imposing a Ii
cense on Butchers.

SEC. 81. Be it ordained by the Town
Council, that each and every butcher, or
firm Of butchers, within the incorporation,
and all other persons who shall h:iag meat
to market, shall pay All annual license Of
*25; except those persons living in The
country who sell their meat between the
hours Of y o'clock, A. H., and o'clock, P.
~, in which case they shall pay tax Of 81
on every beef - cts Oh every hog; and
70 cts. on every sheep and goat offered for
sale
s;Ec. 3s. ANY person violating this ordi-
NANCE, or any part CT the same, shall, upon
conviction, be fined il a sum not exceeding
$25, or imprisonment not exceeding 80
days; both OF said penalties to De inflicted
a. tn" discretion Of the Council aforesaid.
SEC. -. THIS Ordinance s!Gal! take effect
Immediately litter It's passage.
Done and ratified il Council assembled, in
Us. der the cnrrHta!7 1:;~' oi the Town dI
*eY"e,rT, VI! ,!l2 ;,ii d4y al August,
\. D. ls7t;. !. p POOL,
Attest: lntcnlunt.
g. l.. ScurHrHEr, C. i T T. C.N.
Aug. l%, %2-:t.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-08-13

An OIL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
YORK, August 5.-Fiye tank-boats,
filled with oil, moored to the dock
of the oil works at Hunters Point,
Long Island, exploded this afternoon
and set fire to the barrels and tanks Of
oil'in the yard. The fire spread al
most instantancously, and enveloped
some three squares occupied by the
oil works of various parties. There
was very light wind and the vol
ume Of smoke assembled to an immense
height, and its density Wis such as was
ncvcr before scen here, covering
Brooklyn completely from the sun
light, and extending for miles over
the bay and out to sea. The fireman,
who were promptly on hand, were un-
able to approach the yards or docks
owing to the Intense heat and spffo-
eating smoke. Pratt's oil works, the
Long Island City oil works, Lowen-
stems varhisk factory and other OIL
works We're consumed. and several
buildings in the vicinity. Captain
Meyers, of one of the tank boats: is re
ported killed by the explosion, 4 large
lumber Of hoatmen jumped into the
water and thus cscapei r92Sting alive.
The fire burned from three o'clock at
the afternoon, and i, still burning ,o
night. Various rumors CT l;rgc loss
Of life are current.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-08-13
4 CARD.
NEWBERRY, August

NEwBERRY, August l1th, 1878.
respectfully inform the people Of Newber-
ry, that having taken lessons from Mr.. J. NJ.
Robinson, am now prepared to cut patterns
Of the celebrated and superior "lIalwick' 5
Shirt" Ny business, proper, is book agent.
engaged in this because can be useful in
scattering good books among the people. l
appended :hc Shirt Pattern cutting to my
book agency hoping 10 thus secure some
ready money to meet my travelling expenses.
I will cut single pattern for >l.00, or in
clubs Of names for 50 cents each. further
pledge myself 10 the people that six weeks
from now. when return to deliver the books
for which have taken subscribers, Twill re-
fund the money to any one dissatisfied with
their pattern. shall MOI remain in Ncwberry
longer than Thursday. Those who wish
DO 0ks or patterns will please let me have
their names al once.
Respectfully,
w. T. McCLELION.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-08-13

>ta.'l - :"u r!n "rv"" the I""''".H :;'ri on
tl ..'';i:''t. -u;i.'. :r.... ",'-. ' ! a,!r:'.!-
NJ; i!:.. w!'lvt 49,; Il: =: ,:,"rI: r.li. !au-i.
ii yuuG rxpen;r. We nave riay.rl more
than Il dozen gaines ;:ud have itatncl The
difference between croQuet and roQuc:,
but have not learned TO to->distinsuish croquet-
rDqu"t from roluctcroquet. The ladies al
Ike the game, so do the gentlemen, and we
will say nothing, only, "oh, it is so very fine"
Mr.. Editor, in the outset, we promised only
''i;c'u<, and only items we have written,
anil now lest VI "borc' you and YOUR good
readers, We will close. Success to the
"llERALD. l,n- may il live and flourish
e.tr dis cmnating u>clul Information to the
good citizens OF Nc"berry District
Yours very much,
ZITLA
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-08-13
Foreign News.

New YORK, August 5.-Mail al-
vices from Cuba state that very
severe engagement had taken place at
Barrianca. The Spanish loss Was
severe. The Spanish were very rcti-
cent.
MADRID, August 1.-The CarliSts
have attacked Guipuzcoa. 4 con-
spiracy has been discovered to give
the town up to the enemy, and many
arrests have been made. The bonn
bardment of Valencia has been suS-
pended. 4 flag Of truce having been
received from the insurgents request
ing parlcy. which is now going on
The Cortcs by vote Of Isl yeas to
81 nays have passed i bill granting
constitutional guarantees to Porto
Rico. y deputy from that colony in
the course Of the debate declared that
the island would always remain faith
full to Spain.
BAYONNE. August 1.-The Carlists
claim L victory at Elgueta, in liuipuz-
Goa, ten miles from San Sebastian.
They state that they captured one
Republican general and six hundred
prisoners.
MADRID, August l0.-It is an
noMcod that arrangements for the
restoration Of the national authority
IN Salamanca have been concluded
between the deputation from that
city and the government, but the con-
ditions have not been made public.
Yesterday, while the Intran$igcntcs
of Madrid were attempting to organize
4 demonstration in opposition to the
Carlist<, they were attacked by 4 body
Of citizens who dispersed the assem-
blage, destroyed the rcd flags, and
beat the bearers Of the Objectionable
colors.
The Gazette publishes the text of the
Porto Rico bill. All officers refusing
to take their posts in the army are to
be tried by court martial. The rcor-
ganization Of the army in Catalonia is
actively going on. The Lntransigentcs
have sent commissioners into the pro-
vinccS to incitc insurrcction among
the soldiers.
\ dispatch from Barcelona reports
heavy cannonading in the direction Of
Berea.
PARIS, August IA Vienna dis
patch says that Count de Chambord
yesterday returned the visit of the
Count dc Paris. The interview be-
tween the princes lasted over an hour;
but nothing is known Of the nature of
the conference.
A duel was fought to-day between
lGcryc. editor of the Journal de- Paris,
and NJ. About, the well known author
The latter was slightly wounded in
the right hand
O'I)iIIon Barrot, vicc-prcsidcnt of
the Council Of State. died to-day, aged
eighty-two.
LONDON, August "A large guam
tity of debris from a wrecked vessel
has been discovered off the coast OF
Ireland. The wreck is supposed to be
that Of the steamship Alabama. which
left Glasgow. for New York, on Sat
urday lust. No survivors from the
wreck. in that vicinity. have yet been
heard Of, and nothing more definite
in regard 10 the 'i!$aStcr can he learn