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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
The Sentence ON Stokes.

Yesterday morning Judge Boardman passed
sentence of death upon Edward S. Stokes,
naming the 28th Of February as the day for
the execution. The proceedings in Court
were brief but solemn, as are ever those to
the thoughtful mind wherein the life of o
human being is the stake. The die, it is true,
had been cast, and what was there done was
simply one step in the direction Of paying the
penalty. A speech from the prisoner, in a
subdued tone, denying, as might be expected,
the justice of the verdict, and with tinge of
the bitterness Of disappointment, such as
man of his temperament would impart to it,
preceded the remarks of the Judge In few
well-chosen words that functionary spoke
the customary admonition, and then the
formal words 9f doom were pronounced. II
did not occupy many minutes but it fur
nished an illustration of the truth which many
had doubted Of late, that murderer could be
convicted; that a jury could find guilty as
well as disagree or acquit The dignity
of justice, which should be alike
above the influence of wealth or the breath of
popular passion, demands no insensate howl
for blood to come to its aid in carrying out its
decree. Painful and bitter enough without
that wolfsh cry to those whose guiltless lives
must be Swallowed by the condemned ones
crime will be the doom of one they have
loved neither asking nor knowing elf quilts
in that heart Sufficient for the most burn
ing disciple of the lea talions will be the carry
ing out of the law There is ''bill of ex-
ceptions," and these and other resources are
within the reach of the prisoner. 1t might be
unbecoming to forejudge what they may be
worth but in the words of the Judge the
uncertain hopes of pardon or clemency"
now are delusions if built upon by the pris-
oner or his friends.
What we reiterate, what we wish to impress
upon the minds of the people, is the awful
spectacle which the life of this well-reared
man, $50 young, so attractive in person." pre-
sents. The criminal, the murderer in the
ranks of the poor and ignorant because of
his narrowed chances of moral divination,
seldom impresses the mind as fearful exam
pie; but man Of Stokes opportunities at
the foot of the gallows by the successive stages
of unchecked passions should strike thrill of
terror into all who may only have taken first
step in the seductive path he has trod to its fatal
goal. If all the murderers in the Tombs were
taken out summarily tomorrow and hanged
upon one broad gallows the effect upon the
community would not be as lasting as the
contemplation by all of the misery, misfor-
tune and shame which this man of wasted OPP
portunities has brought upon his family, as
well rs the degrading death now declared in
store for himself. This is the general lesson.
To the votaries of the knife and pistol it needs
W WQSds. n tsssA its ippQztu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

W. D. Allison, Of Iowa, is registered at the Bre-
WORT House.
General Kilburn, OF the United States Army, is az
the Aston House.
Major General Mcdowell is at the wellington
House, washington.
General j. T. owen, Of Philadelphia, is quartered
al the Metropolitan Hotel.
Judge Richard Busted, Of Alabama, yesterday
arrived at the New York Hotel.
Ex-Congressman c. @. ChafYee, OF Sprnfeld, Is
sojourning at the Albemarle Hotel.
General Osborne, Of Chicago, will be appointed
on the Mexican Border Commission.
The Pope's niece, Donna Maria Pia Mastai has
taken the veil as Benedictine nun.
Colonel J. Schuber, President of the Panama Rail-
road, is stopping at the Grand Central Hotter.
The Governor General Of Canada will go to Mon
treal on the 9th inst, and take Winter quarters
Generals Burbank Denny and G. z. Jones, OF the
United states Army, have quarters at the Sturte-
van: ."oonse. :" s. ~
1t is intlmated thar tie late Carpenter ban.
quet In Milwaukee, Wis, had something OF a
cabinet" SAVIOR.
Miss II. @. Britain, o wellknown missionary lady
from Calcutta, arrived in good health on Saturday
evening in New York.
Sub-Lieutenant Tribe, late Of the Ninth British
Lancers, having deserted, may now be named as
an addition to the '1ost tribes"
The press banquet by the Washington CORE
spondents to Mr.. Henry M. Stanley, the HERALDs
African explorer, will take place at Wizards on
Saturday next, the 18th instant.
Marshal Bazaine is impatient to be tried He be.
lieves that enough time has been had by those COL
lecting evidence for the enlightenment of the
military court before which he is to appear
Father Tom Burke arrived In New Orleans satur.
day evening and received grand ovation on sun
day, being escorted by large procession Of Hiber
MAN and Catholic societies to st. Patricks church,
where he inaugurated a two weeks mission. Ten
thousand people were congregated in and around
the church.
The London Daily Ne,cs on the Burke-Froude
controversy Is not satisfied with the historians
championing OF England's cause. 1t deplores that
he left the victory with Father Burke" and started
O'Donovan Rosa and his fellow lrishmen with
fresh fever OF Feniansm. 1t supposes, as an ex-
cuse for its doubt on the matter, that "there was
sort OF chvalry" IN TIE undertaking. Both the
historian and the Dominican could tell there was
money in 1t also.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

The STREETS Yesterday offered golden
opportunity for display of vigor in cleaning
up our streets. To those who see them to-day
it is needless to say it was thrown away.
Mild weather and bright sun reduced the
slush to that semi-fuid state in which it could
have been best removed, either by carts or by
scraping it into the sewer openings 1t Is
true the bureau had few industrious Italians
plying broom and hoe, but the energetic effort
to relieve the city from the nuisance, so
imperatively demanded by the public, was
utterly neglected, and to-day, as for so many
DAYS before, we can venture out of doors only
under the penalty of wet feet and draggled
clothing. If the ''new BROOM" which was &c
be such an improvement upon the old contract
system, can do no better than since the snow
tsu ovx c,tizsps viii sQQl .Kiab 1t swept lion
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFPlCRR,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 6-S L. M. J


WASHINGTON d. O., Jan. 6-S L. M. }
Synopsis Jor the Past Toentyytour Hours.
The storm sunday afternoon, central over the
Middle states, has moved nOrtheastward over ami
beyond New England, accompanied by fresh to very
brisk winds. Heavy rains have fallen from New Jer-
sey to the southern portions of New England heavy
snow over northern portions OF latter and Middle
States, Lower Lake region and st. Lawrence VAL
ley clear and clearing weather has prevailed over
the Southern States with nOrtherly TO westerly
winds. The pressure has diminished over the
Northwest, with s0utheasterly to southeastcriy
Winds and now extended over the Upper Lake
region, Indiana and Western Kentucky.
The river has risen at Pittsburg nearly four feet
at Nashville and almost eight feet at Cincinnati
Probabilities.
For New England westerly winds, gradually
backing to southerly, and clear weather, but in
creasing cloudiness on Tuesday night. For the
Middle States southeasterly to sOuthwesteriy
winds and increasing cloudiness with probably
light snow over the Lower Lake region. For
the South Atlantic and Gulf States east
of the Mississippi generally clear weather
and rising temperature; from Tennessee to
Lake Erie and the Upper Lakes south
easterly to s0uthwesterly winds and rising
temperature, with generally cloudy weather. and
with light snow over the Lake region. For tho
Northwest winds veering to westerly and north
westerly and rising barometer, and extend east
ward ON Tuesday afternoon ana night over the
Upper Lake region and to the Lower Ohio Valley.
The Weather Ia This City Yesterday.
The following record will show the changes III
the temperature ioT the pas. enty i6ir hours In
comparison with the corresponding day Of last
year. indicated by the Thermometer at Hudnut's
Plarmacy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
TRIPLE S II E E T.
New York, Tuesday, Jan: 2, 1873.
THE NEWS OF YESTERDAY.
To-Day's Contents Of the
Herald.

1.-THE CREDIT MOBHIER CONSPIRACY LIGHT
AT LAST TIE POWER OF THE HERALD
EDITORIAL LEADERSHIP PAGE.
CREDIT MOBILIER EARTHQUAKES THOROUGH
EXPOSURE OF THE SECRET WICKED
NESSES OF THIS MOST INDUSTRIOUS OF
SCHEMES: THE HERALDS CALCIUM IL
ILLUMINATING IT'S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
PAGE.
A SECOND SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL OPERATION
UPON THE FRENCH EX-EMPERORl Sc
WERE PAIN AND RESTLESSNESS OF THE
PATIENT: FAVORABLE PROGNOSIS OF
THE DISEASE-SEvENTH PAGE.
BOSTON SHIP BURNED IN roRBAY HARBOR
NARROW ESCAPE OF THE CREw-THE
STEAMSHIP H0LSATIA ASHORE NEAR
PLYMOUTH-SEvENTH PAGE.
LOUISIANA'S FUSION LEGISLATURE DULY
ORGANIZEDi GREAT CROWDS ON THE
STREETS: NO BREACH OF THE PEACE:
PINCHBACK KEEPS DARK"-sEvENrH
PAGE.
EUROPE BY CABLEi CARLIsT INVASION OF
SPAIN AND PROJECT FOR BRISK GAM.
PAIGN: FURIOUS GALE IN THE ENGLISH
CHANNEL: IRISH CATHOLICS VISITING
THE POPE: THE FRENCH CENSUS AND
VITAL STATISTlCS-SEvENTH PAGE.
ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS THE GOVERNMENT OF
GREAT BRITAIN WILL NOT ASSIST THE
ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES IN FITTING OUT
AN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PAGE.
BROOKLYNS NEW ALDERMANIC BOARD
AFTER THE RING ALREADY: MESSAGE
OF MAYOR POWELL: OFFICERS ELECT.
ED-TENTH PAGE.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS IN ALBANY THE
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES AGREED
UPON THE FEATURES OF GOVERNOR
DIX'S FORTHCOMING MESSAGE-sEvENTH
PAGE.
CORONERS INVESTIGATION OF THE CALAM-
TrOUS CENTRE STREET FIRE-MARITIME
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PAGE.
STOKES TO BE HANGED ON FRIDAY, THE LAST
DAY OF FEBRUARY CLOSING TRIAL
SCENES THE PRISONERS SPEECH HIS
OPINIONS AS EXPRESSED TO A REPORTER
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PAGE.
THE BOLIVIAN PRESIDENT KILLED BY HIS
NEPHEW TRAGIC SCENES: THE RESULTS:
CONGRESS CHOOSES NEW GOVERN
MENT-FOURTH PAGE.
MESSAGE OF THE NEW MAYOR OF NEW YORK
EXTENSIVE REFORMS URGED Elk.
ECUTIvE ACCOUNTABILITY: THE COMP
TROLLER'S OFFICE LOOKED INTO: COURT
HOUSE AND OTHER JOBS CAPTAIN
CAMERON-FIFTH PAGE.
MONEY ACTIvEl AVERAGE RATE SEVEN PER
CENT COIN GREENBACKS FROM A
BRITISH STANDPOINT: THE JANUARY
THAw" IN STOCKS PREMONISHED-EIGHTH
PAGE.
THE BRUTAL MURDER IN AN EIGHTH WARD
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SCOwARDICE-
ROBBERY-EIGHTH PAGE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
THE ITALIANS.

No more Italian emigrants are expected to ar
rive until the latter end OF next week. Many Of
those who came on the steamship Denmark, on
Saturday, purchased tickets and went 70 Ca.c::gcc
others went g: cree cut into the city and ava
since been taking care Of themselves. Superin-
tendent Casserly states his opinion that the i'm
migration will fall or and not revive till Spring.
6e Bases his opinion upon the despatch sent by
Secretary Fish to the American Minister In Italy
warning Italians of the severity Of the climate and
the little demand for labor in our Northern States.
From Mr.. Henry J. Jackson and Colonel CO0nan IL
was ascertaned that $50 OF these people were sent
to Wards Island on saturday AID four yesterday.
There now remains but about thirty-nve at Castle
Gar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

The Ex-EMPERoR NAPOLEON. The ex-Em-
peror Napoleon underwent another operation
at Chiselhurst at noon yesterday. The patient
was put under cbloroform. According to our
despatch the difficulties encountered in the
course of the operation were unusually great;
but the physicians in attendance were on the
whole satisfied with the result. The Emperor,
it is said suffered much; but his strength
holds out well 1t is quite manifest from the
wording of the cable despatch that the i'm
perial patient is in somewhat critical con-
dition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

CONGRESS YESTERDAY. Notwithstanding the
all-absorbing subject Of the Credit Mobilier
investigation in the lower House of Congress
yesterday, fair amount of legislation
was mapped out for future tinkering.
The most important of the measures
introduced was the bill prepared by
Mr.. Hooper, of Massachusetts, providing
for the conversion of United States Treasury
notes into gold coin before May, 1874. The
bill will have TO take its chances in the Com.
mittee on Banking and Finance. In the Sen.
ate the Goat Island job was referred to tho
Military Committee, where, under the
management of Cameron, it will be
favorably considered. Morton threat
ened O speech on the question of
the best way to elect our future Presidents
and Vice Presidents, and the usual appro-
priations for the wild wards of the nation OF
rather the white friends of To- who mostly
profit by the Indian moneys, were Put in a
taK way Of passing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

institutions. II attacks the life of our govern
ment II must be trampled under the feet OF
an indignant, outraged people. or it will tram
pie out the life of our freedom. Whether it be
with rowdy Alderman in New York or
sainted hypocrite from New England, We are
equally interested in crushing out villany in
our public servants To this work every
citizen who loves his country should address
Mr.. Wilson, adopted by the House yesterday,
are evidences of the spirit which is aroused.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

THE PHILADELPHIA Age regards the convic-
ton Of Stokes as one of the results of the great
movement in New York to purify the admin
istration Of justice. We hope soon to be able
to say similar thing in behalf of 'the City
of Brotherly Love-"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
BATTLE BETWEEN THE PAWNEE AND SIOUX
INDIANS.

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. q. 1873.
hunting party OF Pawnee ana Sioux Indians is
said to have had severe fight within the last few
days on Republican River, south OF North Platte,
Neb., in which several Sioux chiefs were killed. It
is reported that troops have started from North
Platte to preserve peace and protect the settlers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
FIRE IN LEXINGTON AVENUE.

At a quarter to eleven O'Clock yesterday morn
ing a Ore broke out on the top floor OF the four
story brown stone building $50 Lexington avenue,
owned and occupied by Henry J. Burchell as .
dwelling The loss on the furniture and carpets IS
about two thousand dollars; fully insured. Cause
ol the fire unknown.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
THE Ratchet MURDER.

An inauest touching the manner in which John
O,IIara received the fatal injuries on the night Of
CHRISTMAS last in the house No. 3O3 East Forysix
street of which he subsequently died, was yester-
day held before Coroner Young. Alter taking tcs
timony the following verdict was rendered.
"Tnat John o,hara, Of No. BOB East Forty.slxth
Of a wound or wounds inflicted with a Ratchet IN
the hands OF John Ftzgbbons, at No. 303 East Forty
sixth street. on the morning oil December 30"
The prisoner was then committed to the TOmbs,
without BAIL to await the action of thc Grand jury
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE.
The Session To-day-Colored Pnrlia-
mentists In Caucus-United States

mentists In Demonstrated States
Property.
TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 8, 1878.
The Legislature convenes tomorrow.
1t is now positively known that the Governor
elect has rendered positions 70 the following
gentlemen DIR. Cowgirl 10 be Comptroller; G. Ii.
Foster, Treasurer; 8. b. Moline, Secretary Of
State; Judge witt Cooke, Attorney General The
nominations have given rise to great dissatislac-
ton among the republicans.
The cOlOred members OF the Legislature held
caucus to-day anu determined to nominate j. +.
Walls (colUred) for the United States Senate.
WASHINGTON, Jan. o, 1873.
Attorney General Williams has directed the
United States Marshal at Montgomery not to per-
nit the United States court rooms in that city to
be used hereafter by any members OF the Legisa-
ture for the purpose OF State legislation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

The Army and navy Clup VIII give MaJor "eherai
Hancock a reception at their club house tomorrow
evening.
the public schools OF this city reopened yester-
day after tse Christmas vacation, aud were all
largely attended.
An adjourned meeting OF the Chamber Of Com
merce will be held this day. at hali-past TWO r. NJ,
10 receive and act upon the report OF Its special
conmjttee on the bills pending IN Congress " pro-
mote immigration to the United states.
The Fire Commissioners, during the present.
week, will make an inspection OF the theatres,
schoolhouses factories, &c, Tor the purpose OF as.
cprtanny the means vi protection against IRE, Of
extinguishing fire and the means Of escape.
The regular monthly meeting of the Tammany
Society was held last evening In Tammany Hail.
Augustus Schell the Grand Sachcm presided.
After transacting the regular business, the mem
Lcrs elected john Dunhsm and Abraham II. Law
renee Sachems VI the society, IN the place Of
Charles O'Conor and Oswald d. O.tvndOricr, who
did not qualify. NJ Vtasr business 0i Importance
was WaRsastsls
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Average temperature ytSCeTUay 3I1s
Average temperature for corresponding date
last year. :. ..-.'4 y
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

NIBL0s GARDEN, Broadway between Prince and
Houston streets-LEo LoTos
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

UNION SQUARE THEATRE, Broadway, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets-ATHERLEY CoURT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

wALLAcK's THEATRE, Broadway and Thirteenth
street.-BRoTHRR SAM.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07
NEW YORK CITY.

The Army and Navy Club will give Major General
Hancock a reception at their club house tomorrow
evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

BOOTHS THEATRE Twenty third street, corner Sixth
avenue-RICaARp Ill
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

OLYMPIC THEATRE, Broadway, between Houston
and Blocker streets.-LEs BRICANps.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

THEATRE ooMIoUE. Sl4 Broadway.-DNe DoS
BELL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

OLYMPIC THEATRE. Broadway, between Houston
and Blocker streets.-LEs BRIGANps.
BowERY THEATRE, Bowery.-Two sroRrs-CRIME;
Or SECRETS or CITY LIFE
GERMANIA THEATRE, Fourteenth street, Third
av.-DER MEINEIDBAUER.
WOODS MUSEUM. Broadway corner Thrtieth st -
THE FASTEST Boy New YORK. Afternoon and Evening
ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Fourteenth sfrset-rHr
DRAMA-THE ARENA, sc.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Twenty-tlird ST. ana Eighth
ay.-RoUND CLOCK
ATHENEUM. No. 5S5 Broadway.-TnE THREE HUNcu-
MRS. r. B. CoNwAY'S BROOKLYN THEATRE
DIVORCE.
BRYANTS OPERA HOUSE, Twenty thrd ST.. corner
9Th av-NFGRo MINsTRELsY, ECcEN TRIcITY, &c
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE, No. POI Bowery.-
A MINERS LIFE. Matinee at 21a
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELS, corner 2sth st. and
Eroadway.-ETHoPIAN MINsTRELsY. &C.
NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY, 6ls Broadway
SCIENCE AND ART
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

BOwERY THEATRE, Bowery.-Two SroRrs-CRINE
'R, SECRETS CITY LIFE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-02-04
4 Positive Sign of Death.

In 1870 the Academy OF sciences OF
Paris offered prize OF twenty thousand
francs Tor some simple and positive sign
of death, one which can lie applied at
any time by non-medical persons, requir-
ing no instruments. and unmistakable In
its indications.
Of course number have been spoken
of. The latest, and perhaps tho best, is
that suggested by DR.. Hugo Aagnus of
Breslau. in one of the latest numbers OF
Vircho,o's Archir. It's simple, physio-
logical, and conclusive. Everybody
knows that when the circulation positive
ly ceases. the man is dead. No matter
how profound the coma or trance, no
matter how deathlike the lethargy, some
circulation must continue, be it ever so
sluggishly. When it stops once. resuscl
tation is impossible.
All that one has 10 do, therefore, is TO
tie a string firmly around The finger Of
the supposed corpse. If there is the least
spark OF lie left-that is, il the blood
circulates at all--the whole finger. from
the string to the tip, will gradually turn
q blush red, from the engagement OF
The veins. Nothing else, no postmor-
tenn infiltration, can be mistaken for this
appearance. A medical contemporary
attributes great deal OF Importance to
this suggestion, considering it the most
practical and satisfactory of any it has
seen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-02-04
The Normal Schools.
To the Friends OF Education.

WESTERN STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
Pennington. Me-. Jan. l, 1873. J
This Circular is sent TO persons inter
csted in the cause OF popular education.
for the purpose of calling attention to
the necessity of special preparation for
the work of teaching, and to the facili'
ties offered by our State Normal Schools
for obtaining this preparation.
This school is now in the 9th year oil IL.
existence. Hundreds of its pupils, both
ladies and gentlemen, have proved by
the efficiency of their work the wisdom
of the State in the establishment oil the
school. Not less than thirteen OF our
sixteen counties are usually represented
in our classes, and yet there are many
towns in the State which have never felt
the influence OF the Normal Schools.
There are hundreds of young women oil
character and native ability now theach-
ing few weeks OF each year in small
country schools, for bsggarly wages
who could easily, by special training
gain regular employment in good schools
ut remuneratiye salaries, and social posi-
tion and privileges far superior to those
which they now enjoy. Not so many
Young men as ysung women will make
teaching a profession, but the advant-
ages which they will gain from course
Of Normal training are not less whilc
they teach, and after they enter upon
other business the advantages are equally
great in aiding them in the formation oi
correct judgments upon educational
questions, among us the most important
of all questions in social economy, and
thus tending to the formation OF apuohc
opinion which shall assure that true and
rapid progress in general education 10
which the spirit of the age summons
every people.
Full information in regard to the charac'
ter of the school is given in our annual
catalogue, which will be sent free upon
To guide inquiry We will state that
candidates for admission must be, at the
date of admission or during the first term
of attendance, if males, at least seven
teen years of age; if females. sixteen;
they must present certificate OF good
moral character from some responsible