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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20
OPENING MIC 1T, MONDAY;
LUCIA. Dl LAMNERM MOOR,

0hahSe u Opefa every night.
Scale Of Prices:-tdmission, IS cents. Reserved
seats: Balcony Circle, 81 Orchestra, so. Sale OF
seats viii commence at Ellis music store, and "A,
Opera House, Thursday, March %. mis- St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE CLAIM AGENTS made AFRAID on Secretary
Richardson to have him rescind the decision of
Secretary Boutwell, that drafts issued from the
Treasury in payment of claims must be maj
payable to the order of and paid to the claim
ants themselves, and not to the attorney; but
the Secretary this morning declined to rescind
that decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THERE Is But ONE VACANT SEAT now i'm the
Senate, and that belongs to Louisiana. Pinch
back has been elected, but not yet admitted
OF the seventy three members of the Senate
AL but five are here. The absent ones are Mr.
Edmunds, who has gone TO Europe, and Messrs
Hamlln, Johnston, BrownlOw, and Flanay gan,
tors are anxious to close the session as soon a.
possible, and on motion OF Mr.. ANTHONY this
morning resolution was adopted that the
Senate hereafter meet AT II o'clock daily in or
der that the business may be brought to a
close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE CASE OF SENATOR BoGY.-The Senate
committee on privileges had no meeting on the
case of Senator BOgy, OF Missouri. to-day The
members OF the committee this morning received
copies OF the testimony taken before the egisI
iature committee which they will examine, and
then determine whether or not they will inves-
tigate charges against Mr.. Bogy. Ii seems 90
be the impression however that the whole
matter will abide the decision of the Senate i'm
the Caldwell case now under consideration.
Should the Senate decide that Mr.. Cald WE'LL
seat should not be vacated no further action
will be taken on any of alleged cases of bribery.
On the other hand if Mr.. CaldwelIs seat is va
Gated by the action of the Senate sir III
charges against other Senators will be l. r.
Oughly investigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

PROP. HENRY As AN AMATEUR AcToR.-It
would seem the most unlikely thing possible
that our grave, digni1ied Prof. Henry could ever
have appeared on the mimic stage but Ht7-
1e's lfseliy so AYERS, as follows: HSpeaking of
Prof. Henry, who is an Albanian, i'm early lite
he was an admirable actor, and had a strong
prediction for the stage; at the same time he
had a fOndness Tor science. 1t was for some time
in doubt whether the former or latter should
carry the day Happily for Science, he decided
IN her favor. The gentleman who commur;-
Gates this to the Weekly has frequently saen
Prof Henry on the boards, and pronounces
I'm the best amateur actor he ever saw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE CALDWELL CAsE.-In the Senate yester-
day, after our report closed, Mr.. Conkling con-
tinued his argument on the Caldwell case,
maintaining that the Senate could not assume
that MIR. Caldwell was not duly and legally
eeted and at the same time claim the power tO
expel him. Fraud vitiates nothing except i'm the
forum and in the proceedings in which ii legally
can be tried. Before Mr.. COnkling concluded
the Senate went into executive session and then
adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

APPRAISERS APPoIyTED.-Secretary Delano
has appointed Gen. NJ. j. Leggett, COMMITS
sioner of Patents, Geo. s. Gideon, esq, AMI \.
A. Hosmer, esq, to make an appraiser ent oi
the interest OF the District Of Columbia in the
City Hall building, under the act of Congress
passed at the last session for the purchase bv
the United States of this interest: the APP
Praisers to be appointed 10y the Secretary OF the
Interior,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE WHITE HOUSE To-DAY.-Baltimore
seems to have run out OF delegations, as none
called upon the President to-day in reference
TO the colleetorship of that port. Among those
who saw Tie President were the Secretary OF
War, Senators Sargent, Gordon, Ames; Hitc1-
cock, Lewis, and Robertson, Mr.. VIM 4. Pile
Minister of the United States to Venezuela
and a number of REPRESENTATIVES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

SENATOR CoRBETT. OF oregon, has refused
his back pay, and asked that it be turned over
to the Washington Monument Association. This
gift will not go lar towards building the monu-
ment. The amount is Sl30.40 as the mileage to
which Senator COrbett was entitled during the
Forty econd Congress under the old law, but
which is cut OF under the new provision for
payment of salaries, amounted to -. S69.1 20,
which deducted from s. 900, the So called extr a
compensation, leaves the foregoing balance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

NOMINATIONS BY THE PRRsIDENT.-The
President sent the following nominations to the
Senate to-day:
Washington Booth, collector of customs,
baltimore, Md; Adam +. King, naval officer,
Baltimore, Md; John Il. Pillow, surveyor of
customs, Portsmouth, n. H.; Selucius Gar
helde, collector of customs, Puget Sound,
Washington Territory; Benjamin F. Green,
and Edward s. Holden to be professors of
mathe MATES in the navy; Augustus G.. Tassin
10 be second lieutenant 18th infantry; Mrs. Ella
Mats0n. postmaster at jefferson City, Mo.
Collectors of iais,Hdl Rerenue-C. l.. Harris, It'll
district OF North Carolina; Z. IL. Smith, Sd
Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE VIENNA COMMISSIONERS. artisans
and scientific men, in all numbering fifteen,
appointed by the President to attend the Vienna
exposition, and whose names were published in
yesterdays STAR, are to have their actual and
reasonable expenses paid, not to exceed & 900
each, TO be betrayed from the soc 600 appro-
priated in February last to pay the expenses
attendant on the display of American cOntri-
buttons. The honorary commissioners are to
receive no pay for their expenses or otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE FINANCIAL POLICY OF THE GOVERN
NENT.-Secretary Richardson says he will not
depart from the financial policy of his prede-
cessor, Secretary Boutwell,, that policy having
been approved by the President. He says he
.'would not, If he could, deviate from it, because
he regards the letter of the President to Mr..
Boutwell, as mandatory. 1t approves what has
been done and what was proposed TO be done i'm
future by Mr.. Boutwell, and assumes that the
people have approvingly passed upon Mr..
Boutwell's policy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

The FATE OF THE STEAMER GEORGE S.
WEIGHT-Paymaster General Alvord on Tues
day telegraphed to Major David Taggart
Chief Paymaster Department of the Columbia
at Portland Oregon, as follows: elias the
Lincoln or Telfafr returned, and what news
concerning the fate of Paymaster j. s. Walker
do they bring?'
Major Taggart telegraphed the following
reply: ''AI three vessels have been heard
from. Telfair found wreck but no signs OF
escape. Lincoln and Petrol found nothing
New-York tribune., 1873-03-21

a Of which are "A pauess "a when the neck broken.
and vastly lcss painful than strangaton by the moose
caution "a taken 80 10 adjust the apparatus that This
death which II apparently selected because more paniu
which ia not at all moro so: the general failure
OF these attempts diminish the illogical nature Oh 'uo
H. on the other hand IL be urged that aside from the
question Of pain hanging IL chosen beeaise Tue Pot IN
struggles OF the sufferer then answer that tms gnt @
be the case so long a. tho execution was oIv o. meant:
visible 10 the olasses whom the warning "a noait'
but will anyone affirm that this OBJECT IA now e of
pshed by admitting to the ceremony % S se
Of the pressi There those indeed VINO hSh t tbat
tendency 70 violent crime, which often assumes & on
epidemio FORM aud who argue that soc1T & svch occa
sons either this view is at variance WIN ~ t,rn 1e
authorizes hanging at AL or n eotret, th,a ~ the press
he sickening details of the tragedy arc VIM vsuy r p
trayed. with embellishments 70 SUIT ~ stsbt of the
number than could DO gathered wthh SiH"' u '"0
gsIlows u,,. 20 rrovent bis
rcneating 9 his crime but chiefly warning to Others
10 emphasEe this warming we choose metnou Wp,v
Is almost invariably painful but as ~ 10 va 10
Indeed we make bungng and usually vain attempts 10
mako it painless. The warning is intenueu io t ~ ~
least I'm need OF IT, We hide the gaows from me word
for the sake of decency but give special a With ~
photographic before gloating or shndlerlng
thousands Surely there inconsistencies whch en
absurdtes so ably exposed IN The TRIBUNE ana CLOSE
this communication, already TOO ions with wna' Sco"S
to me fair and logical proposition go.
II we really believe that In order to prevent future
clme the present criminal should be executed IN pain
m manner let say and live up TO II let us eracIy
him. fay him alive, torture him after tue ost a
nroyed fashion of savages who II cruel are at least not
hypoores lot tho bloody deed DO done In full view OF
all who choose to come. But H. on the contrary we are
honest i'm our efforts to inct painless death anu W
spare humanity the shock the stimulus which public
execution produces upon various organizations then icy
us use the garrote the the bullet, ana III siot
privacy admitting but the representatives OF the
three learned professions or If the fourth estate e In
cuded, limit the account TO mere statement OF tho
fact OF DEATH Better far however. than any OF tne
above methods Is overdose OF chorof0rm Ihere Is
no pain whatever. There shock 70 the witnesses
Even an of the execution could emDouy no o
rble details And finally, death is 80 speedy ana SO GER
tain that 1t is the plan generally followed IN Hng am
mails for dissecton the anatomls VINO shOulu hang no
worst dog in tho world would be arrested for uparuoh
able cruelty Are our criminals worse than dogsf
Ithaca, ". T., March 10, 1873. BURT t' MLLDEh'
New-York tribune., 1873-03-21
A WEST SIDE IMPROVEMENT.

The report of the Commissioners on the lay
ing OF the West Side Boulevard extension consisting
of Messrs Traphagen, Mcclure, aud SeaveD filed the
awards and assessments yesterday with the Department
OF Public Works for the inspection of propertyowners
At the expiration of ten days the papers will be submit
ted to tue Supreme Court for confirmation. The total
amount of the awards is so77.6so %, while the total
amount OF the assessments Is sO757s 32 OF which
half or s553 6, Is assessed upon the city at large, to
70 INTO the general tax levy. The difference between
the and supposed TO represent the
cost OF surveying commissioners maps and the general
expenses incurred in opening street road on paper
The following the principal awards and Of the
New-York tribune., 1873-03-21
ASSEMBLY.


The Senate bill to enable the Inspectors -
Election OF Long City hold their spring eiseuA
was, on motion OF Mr.. OAKLEY, read ana p1sSou
BILI4 PASSED.
To incorporate the Kingsboro Water Works CempanI .
To authorize Utica ior seaoe A
To continue in force the Kremp, Hreneas benefon'
Utica. r., ..ns.r, ysc
10 authorize the city EImi purchase grounds for 's"P
Suppleuept,l 10 the Pneumatic Tube Dsgatch CoHp'' '
the construction underground toa .hs en
Authorizing the Common Council Of ~s eV o. Vu'' ~
To divide the Twenty ars, rar n
Regulating proceedings In the matter ot nds conveys!
Amending the establishing school District No Ia "'
TO enable superntendsn and Of the Poor 70
To amend the charter OF the Vest Side "efnaa DuV'
York. ...to, ,owage %
the state canals was lost-6l to 10. on inOuo.sHls
UUsrEp a motion 20 reconsider was laid on 'ne s,uety
The bill for the better prevention OF disease sWDsrsp
was also lost-Si to o. on motion ,Ss ,Shle ob n''
The House then took up the special oIuoI' The osss
exempt bonds and mortgages from taxauoh ,,Inr the
ton pending was on Mr. PRINCES motion, n Einss,
operation OF the bill 10 the counties OF and thst
Queens Richmond Weschester, and R0cklahu; 80 oar.
tine exemption be confined to taxation io'
poses. . u.aa tho bill
Mr. yEDDEa, at considerable length. oppose" WV
Mr. HERRING followed In favor OF the vuh su
MI. PuILIIPs spoke at length against the Dill osys d.
MIR BEEBE, claiming 70 speak lor 'n mortss yes fron
mandod the exemption OF bonds ana ho. ba efecs o
taxation He insisted that II would nav n state and de-
enhancing tho value OF oyery farm IN tno o'''
creasing tho taxation OF every farueT reported
without taking the question the oon"
progress. ,.,,, serying on 80
F,ie RAILWAY lnyest eating Committee. TOT n baa had
that certain persons Interested ia tno cd. apa
professional connection with his law hrui "'
a. Wbile vas appointed Ia Ills piseos
New-York tribune., 1873-03-21
THE STATE LEGISLATURE

SENATE ALBANY. Thursday, March %. 1879.
A communication was received from the
Controller OF NewYork reply to the Senate resolution
giving statistics concerning the markets.
Mr. WOODEN from the Committee Cities, reported
the New-York Charter, aud it was made the special
order for next Tuesday evening.
By Mr. wErsn,sSTO che Iuter7aona Trust. Lee;
are Hodgkison William GebhAFi, AID Others "'a a9A
I.s.1. n Mr. Ailn'-R''' to '''' Illegally assessed On ne A'"'
By Mr. cn,rysLD-To amend the Chatter BinghAntou-
b. Mr. hoWSSTo amend the Charter CaiOni also ,uhodas
u b ~ w. sSsssSTo ISecrpSts: the chi Psi sGIlsty
By Mr. LORDro prOVde fort further test of the 'isi@-'
By Mr. PERar-AuthOrhrs Common Cornell q Br'otIa
grade and pave wiOnst from Kent ave- to WaOo1 CaaaL
Authorizing the purchase Of an additional gOana M ~
Washington County POor-house.
To dissolve the Cayugs Midland Railroad Company
Eor better water TPpg Hds IS5 SamS,gS Of Buffalo
Relative 70 the NswYOrk and Csnsda Railroad Company
yesns in board, Supervisors certain legislative powers ''d "F~
incorporating The Northern Conference II he M''saa
Ampdus the charter Of the BaOks Life Insurance ani rra Co.
p.ny;S ,..,.., .u...
incorporating the Cenal Sew-York Agricultural Society
Relative 70 the responsibilities Of insurance sgenA
Relative 10 the assessment rolls in Buffalo . n
Relative to the finances Of the CITY Of Bnghinon na 70 oD9'
Decuq he construction Of an bridge the canal Ea
D. p WOOD offered resolution ealing on ass .no a
missiOners OF the Reformatory building IN progress
Elmira for detailed statement OF It's costs progres&s So
the work, etccarried also, similar resoinIi1uns
tive to the Hudson River Asylum ct Poughkeeps's'
which were also adopted. ,., sc<
Mr. WoODIs called from the table bis resolutlon ~.
the appointment of a committee 10 fix the CongreSsion
apportionment adopted. ,..,,,, tina
Mr. LORD called up his resolutions denouneineE eE,s "a
action OF Congress Ia Increasing the salaries OF oI
aud calling upon representatives TO urge tne
OF the law. Several points OF order were ssseu At
finally the Senate went into Executive session ~
O'Clock K before Mr. LORD had concluded A. ...us-
on reopenng the doors Mr. Lord resumed sne ,istiv
sion OF the merits Of the resolutions which were 'usA"
sQsaded, aud adopted, .--vs -
New-York tribune., 1873-03-21
Street robberies continue. Mrs. f. Mitchell

Street robberies continue. Mrs. Z. Mitchell
Of Washington and York-sts Brooklyn. while passing
through Thirty secondst, between Fifth and Sixth
aves on Wednesday afternoon, was accosted by boy
who asked the way to Broadway. She about reply
ing his request when the boy snatched pooketbook
containing 500 from her hand and toward sxthaye
Mrs. Mitchell pursued the hef but unable TO catch
him. Thomas Murphy arrested subsequently by
The Twenty-nnth Precinct Police suspicion OF being
the thief bat Mrs Mitchell could not dentify him aud
tha al sauGr discharged.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-21
RUM RESPONSIBLE.
TO fhe Edftor or The Tribune.

TO fh6 Edtfor OF The Irl0Une
SIR: Another man is to be hanged in New
York for other mems sins. 1t not Foster that muir
dered Putnam, but rum-the rumseller-the men who
licensed the rumselng 1t was clearly shown from the
evidence in Fosters that he rendered nearly
irresponsible from having drunk the poisonous drauRht
Some unable to resist temptation beyond GER
tain limits. The persuasive voices OF com
panons are too much for some men,
and the men Of maturer years who de.
young men are the murderers IL Is a mistake to call
Foster the murderer. The whole country groans over
because they need protection. They want crime pun
ished but they want the punishment to fall the guilty
parties The people should rise up In their might and
demand the punishment OF the men who are responsible
for rum-selllng H. u.
AnIsterdana, N. Y, March ls. 1873
sENTIMENTALISM INTERFERING WITH LAW.
To the Edttor Of The Tribune.
SIR: l note in your issue of this date,
among Letters from the People" communication
from certain b. W." entitled "a Christian Act" IN
which be that he has had the honor to sign not
only the petition to the Governor of this State for the
Communication of the sentence Of the murderer OF the late
Mr. Putnam, but he privileged 10 enjoy the
degree Of honor" In Richmond Va, where he signed
petition for the life OF negro who murdered the only
son OF widow. Such statements these show deci-
syey the great necessity OF enforcing criminal laws.
and without delay. while the people have yet remem-
brance OF the victim usered into the presence OF his
Maker without b moments warning. This would pre-
vent all this morbid sentimentay IN behalf OF the
derer-which amounts to approval OF the terrible
CRIME ne has cOmmitted-exhibted by such individuals
as "B. W." am glad to see that after patient hear
ing OF the arguments used by Fosters friends TO
him from the gallOws, aud careful examination OF tho
facts and law bearing on the case, Gov Dix has upheld
the majesty Of the law by declining 10 Interfere with
tho actions OF the courts. A.J.A.P.
He,e IOrk, March I6. 1919
New-York tribune., 1873-03-21
Y. s. Kirlsnd L C. II.

And about 400 other persons, among whom are some
assessed for very large amounts, especially George b.
Grinpell.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-21
VARIOUS VIEWS.

THE LINE BETWEEN LF-DEFENsE AND MURDER.
TO the EdftOr Of The Tribune.
SIR. should like to know if, in the case
of such an occurrence as the attack op Mr. Antod in
the Madisonave car, by the two young highwaymen,
passenger on should shoot and by doing
haps k one or both OF the desperadoes would the law
Justify such shooting would he be liable to punish
ment by the law for having IL into his hands
If The law allows immunity for defending stranger
under such circumstances II in doing you should
be compelled TO take life Of the assaian IL might be
well to have it more generally known. CITIZEN.
Ne,s. YorL March IA 1878
New-York tribune., 1873-03-21
BIDS FOR CITY STOCK.

The following is a list of the bids received
by Controller Green, yesterday, for OoOoo worth Of
City Improvement stock payable In 1892:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-05
Private or Short Telegraph Lines.

The magnets in the Nonpareil Telegraph is
struments are made of different resistances,
and they are furnished to work lines up to
five miles in length.
Persons ordering instruments TO operate
lines of more than half mile in length
should state the length of the line, and size
or number OF the wire on which they desire
to work them. in order that magnets of pro-
per resistance and the necessary amount OF
battery NAV bc furnished.
The demand for some inexpensive yet COM
plete apparatus. by the means of which the
Geographic art may he acquired has long
existed, and has constantly grown more ur-
general use the desire to became familiar
with its operation has also increased. The
low price at which the Nonpariel is furnished
know ledge may beacquired by its use at less
than one fourth of what it would otherwise
cost. 1t also furnishes very interesting
study and practice for young men and young
ladies for the long Winter evenings.
The Telegraph is enlisting in its service ev-
cry year more and more of the intelligent.
ambitious and cnterprising of the youth of
the country of both sexes. 1t is destined to a
yet mightcr development, and it is impossi-
bic to foresce to what extent the demand for
Geographic labor may grow. At the present
time there is no surplus of good operators.
BY means ofthe Sonpariel Telegraphic APP
paratus every intelligent person may become
In addition, it will be found useful and en-
tertaining as means of establishing commu-
nication between the apartments and houses
of friends or relatives, and between places OF
business and residences
a wire may beru at very small expense,
and thus not only can reliable and instanta-
ncous communication be had at all times, but
persons engaged in learning to operate will
be able to ACQUIRE facility in t3elegraphing
Price OF Instrument and Battery, Conn
plete, $40.
With each instrument is furnished three
cells of battery, chemicals for charging bat
terry, sufficient wire for office connections and
the instruction book.
Line wire NO. ~ per mile, $50; Insulators,
including brackets, 20 cents each.
These prices are but reasonable advance
on the manufacturers rates. to cover freight
charges and expenses.
u Many of these instruments are in use
on Puget Sound and in Victoria and give
universal satisfaction.
Address, JOHN NJ. MURPHY,
Agent for Washington Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-05

How TO Boil CoRNED BEEf.-The Bos-
{ n Journal Of Chemistry says; The rule
3 a Hibernian sound: don't boil 1t,
r corned beef should never be boiled.
:. should only simmer, being placed on
part of the range or stove where tins
:. .ocess may go on uninterruptedly from
,,r to six hours, according to the size
q the niece. If it is to be served cold.
! !, the meat remain in the liquor until
c Id. Tough meat can be made tender
letting it remain in the liquor until
next day, and then bringing it to
tie boiling point just before serving.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-05
A HORSEBACK RIDE.

The stories of the wit of the late COL
Isaac o. Barnes are numerous, but to
be fully appreciated need the ColOnel's
peculiar voice and dry manner, familiar
20 those who once knew him. The fol-
lowing anecdote we do not ever remen-
Der to have seen in print.
The Colonel, it seems, had been rec
omended to take horseback exercise for
the benefit of his health, by his physi-
clan, and accordingly applied at q we'll
known stable for the animal.
81 want a regular trotting horse, to
ride for my health this afternoon"
Certainly, Colonel" said the polite
proprietor; and, Judging from the Gus
TONER'S physique and ga horse to ride
for health" gave him one of the hard
est trotting horses in the establishment,
upon which Barnes mounted and
bumped off towards the country.
In about three hours he returned,
covered with dust and PRECIPITATION,
and, with the assistance of one of the
hostlers, slowly and painfully descended
from his steed,
Limping into the stable office, and
holding on to the lower part of his back
with one hand, he looked into the
stablekeeper's enquiring face and ejac-
ulated simply
How much?"
"Three dollars, Colonel" was the
reply.
He slowly drew his wallet and laid
down the sum.
"Shall you want the horse again to-
morrow, Colonel
"No; I shan't want him tomorrow. i"
Perhaps the day after tomorrow ?"
"No; 1 shan't want him any more at
ALL"
Indeed" said the stable keeper,
with twinkle in his eye, as he noted
Barnes holding on to his. lacerated body;
"perhaps the horse don't suit you"
"Oh, yes," said Barnes, quickly,
" there is nothing the matter with the
horse; he's all right. It's the price I
object to-
"The price, said the stable keeper,
"why, I only charged you, three dol
lars, Colonel, which we considered very
cheap for the horses services all the af-
ternoOn."
"Well, Idon't, "squealed Barnes rub
bling his aching body; for whenever l
want anything of this kind again, I
know big Irishman who will kick me
behind all day for half that money"