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New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
STOCH-JOBBING TRICKS.
TIE MARKET DEPRESSED BY BOGUS rELEGRAMs.

THE MARKET DEPRESSED BY BOGUS TELEGRAMs.
Wal-st., on Saturday, was the scene of con-
siderable excitement, caused by baseess rumors, set
foot for tho purpose OF depressing the stock market and
iujurng those who were long" OF stocks Although it
was intended depress the general list yet Pacific Mail
appeared to be the object Of particular attack, the
rumors in relation to 1t and Its controllers being
peciay malignant. 1t appears that on Saturday morn
ing among other statements, TO the effect that
the mortgage recently executed by the Howe Sewing
Machine Company 10 the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany was invalid, and that the Merchants and Man
ufacturers Bank in Broadway in consequence OF hold
ing large quantities OF the Howe stock would apply 10
the courts order setting aside the mortgage This
was coupled with the statement that note for 100000
due the Pacific Mail by its President was about to fall
due and would not be paid To these rmors we're added
others OF serious character Failures Of monetary
institutions and stock houses bruied about and
for Il short time were believed Paclne Mail rapidly de-
cned per cent from 6 TO I9t and tne rest OF the list
from to per cent Inquiry OF the officials of the Mer
chants' and Manufacturers Bank by TRIBUNE reporter
elected the information that the bank had not begun
suit in of the Howe mortgage and did not
ized the statement as a baseess stock jobbing rumor
When asked the 100000 note alleged 70 be about
due, be said that he did not beeve IL would De dsLOn
ored. Tie President OF Pacific Mail had already taken
up notes which were not due until August ana II was
hard TO understand why he should 90 ths ne were u-
able TO pay note due now. The opinion OF the pest IN
formed the street was that he had promptly met
all his obligations ana tnat the runor 10 tue contrary
was absolutely without foundation.
Further inquiry elected the information that early IN
the day some persons this city mad falsely teegraphed
10 the principal Western cities that Robinson, Chase
Co. OsgoOd IL Co., and George b. GIinnell & Co., all
prominent houses OF BrOad-st, popularity supposed
TO be long" Of stocks, had failed Interested persons
in some OF these cities Immediately telegraphed 70 New
York asking II the statement OF the failures correct
The houses named Immediately authorized prompt
denial OF the rumOr. john ID. Prince, OF the firm OF
Osgood Coz sought the members OF the other houses
for the purpose taking concerted action and Offering
a reward OF $4,000 for the arrest and conviction or
the nDelOus telcgraphers. The other gentlemen how
ever did favor the project and the reward was not
offered The falsty OF the rumOrs having been officially
established confidence returned and prices recovered
rnnldlY A IntY md declined.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
RIFLE PRACTICE IN THE MILITIA.

The efforts which have been made during
the past season 70 encourage rifle practice among the
members Of the National Guard have with consider
able success Short ranges for practice have been esab
shed in the armores OF some OF the city regime ns
7th and 22d Regiments having been practciug for
time The 22d Regiment has beside an outdoor range
at Clifton The range Of the National Rife Association
at Creedmore is nearly completed, and will probably be
open tthis Spring Associations afating with the Ma
tional Rifle Association are forming throughout the
State Some one should oversee and direct these
cises.
The bill prepared by the AdjutantGenera relating to
this point now pending In the legislature is regarded
as well calculated to meet this deficiency In the militia
system II provides FOR the appointment Of Assistant
Inspector General, 20 be known Inspector OF Rife
Practice whose duty it shall be TO general
supervision OF the rife practice OF the National Guard
inspect all armores and ranges and see that the
scrbed atiOns carried out. It also provides for
the appointment Of Division and Brigade Inspectors,
who are subordinate TO the General Inspector Hitherto
there been officer especially charged with enforc
ing the prescribed regulations in regard tOmarskman
ship neither has there been any attempt made TO foster
local associations or provide for the establish
ment Of grounds for practice. With the long
range rifles now In use special ranges musS
be provided, and to make them available
the targets should be OF uniform and character.
The experience Of England has shown that where targets
issued by the State, local emulation will soon build
up associations for the promotion OF marksmanshp so,
OF Musketry Instructors I'm the British service are
provided for in the National Guard there Will De no ex
for rifle practice not being carried out and the men
properly instructed. The danger Of accident VIII also DO
greatly lessened.
The military authorities OF the State entitled to
credit for the steps they have taken TO introduce TINS
subject among the militia; the more so as they are ia
this respect in advance not only ot the Other ot.Ss
but OF the regular army Itself.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
BLEAKLEY AS AN AMATEUR SUICIDE.

niece, Maud Merrill" made another mock attempt to
commit suicide, Saturday morning, in the Tombs He
arose from his bed at a. M, and with small pen-kne
into his right not pressing upon the knfebade.
however merely giving feeble slash with the edge
OF the blade. Tue the OF the wound
which he made in his arm at the time or his nfst nerve
less attempt TO end his life fortnight ago. Night War
den Orr who hourly nspeCts the prison, on entering
Bleakley's cell, him looking AT the bleeding arm
Beakey at said II die goodbye God bless you"
Orr summoned Dr.. Nealis, who, after moments inspec
tiOn OF Beakleys arm, placed three small strips OF
plaster over wound. Warden johnson then said
Beakley Tnls Is the second time you have played sui
eide. Now don't do 1t again. II you show any signs OF
doing So III put you padded cell where you can't
daylight" Beakeys clothes were then searched for
concealed weapons and he was put In another cell.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
nRIrNKARnS CRAZED.

Francis RYDER, age "A, of No. 210 Smith-st,
Brooklyn was arrested yesterday and held to answer
charge Of having attempted to shoot Philip Schinder
Quor-saoon keeper at Smith and Bac-sts 1t appears
that RYDER and Others had drinking and playing
cards in schndlers saloon and were about to leave II
without paying their BILL when the proprietor remon'
strated RYDER who was considerably under the infu-
enee OF liquor, refused 10 pay, and began 70 abuse
SCHNEIDER who attempted 10 detain him. RYDER broke
away and drawing revolver fired two shots in quick
succession at SCHNEIDER but fortunately neither OF them
took effect He then away with his associates, but
was subsequently arrested by officer OF the Third
Precinct who found box Of cartridges ON his person
Justice Delmar committed him TO jail
At 9:3O D. M, yesterday, James Ledwith. age 49, la
borer residing No. 60 Canton-st, Brooklyn. while
crazed with liquor broke into the apartments of Mrs
Mary KING another tenant and assaulted her ana her
son Edward, age 80, who had retired. Ledwith' who
was armed with a cutass. stabbed King in the groin
infic,fng "A very severe wound. and also bit large
piece flesh from the palm Of his right hand. Mrs
era officers Of the Fourth Precinct, who succeeded IN
securing Ledwth after desperate resistance. He the"
The weapon into culvert large cluo was lVuiu III
bis room.
Oheer Shields OF the Third Brooklyn Precinct arrested
Jane Scaon for noXicatOn, yesterday and as she was
very Wild aud disOrdery placed her In wagon To con
Ncy her To tho staton-house The woman fought ues
feratey ON the way and whie the Glieer was asntig
trout OF the station door throw herself headlOng 10
the ground fractur1ng her skull Sue was removed 70
me Long Island College Hospita III dylnB e0hltioI
Recently she inmate OF the Inebriates' Home at
Fort Hamilton
Ann Costello, age 30, OF Columbia ana Church. SITS,
Brooklyn, woman Of very ntemperate habits. left ner
home AT noon vest, v,ay, and wisle walking the
wharf at the foot Hcksst fell into the rver and was
Thomas Deguan age "a OF No. 9S9 East Fifty nnth-s
shot IN the lett hand by some person in nqu0r
saloon, Saturday night, and was taken 10 the Fifty
niDl-st siatOn-hOuse. IL was ALLEGED that the pistol
hred by Jeremiah Tracy OF No $40 East sixty
tb but there being proof Of the fact the accused
glyvD hls nLerty.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
nISrrRRANCE IN PERU.

scANDALoUs PROCEEDINGS OF BODY OF POLITICAL
RoBBERs-Two VILLAGES CAPTURED AND PHI
LACED.
PANAMA, April 24-The tranquility of Peru
has been somewhat disturbed by event which took
place in the province OF Canta. dissatisfied colonel
Herrera got together about so men and formed party
of what is called MonenerOs" robbers They first
disarmed the Government force in the Valley OF Cara
baylo and then made sudden descent on the town OF
Cana at o. m taking the Governor prisoner and put
ting TO flight all the other authorities. Having named
prefeet OF their Own they proceeded to commit all man
ner OF abuses extortons They next attacked the
town Of Obrajilo where they met with determined re-
sstance beaded by the subprefect But the ammunition
giving out preect had to fan back Huaros In the
mean time the revOlutiOniss sacked the town. and made
preparations expected attack. force OF 80
cavalry arriving the town Of Obrajo was retaken ana
the MonteDeros driven out. They fled In the direction
OF the province Of HuarOchirO. The pursuit being Kept
up, Col Herrera and few OF his adherens were over
taken near a wood. They offered resistance, and the
colonel was killed in the skirmsh On examining his
BODY found decked with great number OF crosses
aud sCapuldrles.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
WASHLNGION NOTES.
WASHINGTON. MaY 1873.

WASHINGTON, May 4, 1873.
The officers OF the Treasury Department deny that the
Rev. Dr. j. p Newman, Inspector OF Consuates has ap-
pointed his wife his clerk, under assumed name,
and at salary of $1,000 per year. Tie appointment OF
DR.. Newman dated April I, and, under the law, will
expire June 3 1873. The rate OF pay for the time OF
service will be 5000 year. with necessary travelling
expenses The Office viii last only three months, and no
allowance for clerical will be recognized The
wife, however the late Chaplain OF the Senate and the
author and manager OF the Utah policy Of the Admins
tration accompanies HIM his route but in official
capacity The important part OF this subject so far as
additional information is concerned, Is the following:
DR.. Newman, before his acceptance OF the appointment
which he sought called attention to the fact that the
Office would expire in three months. An examination OF
the law showed this 70 be the and so 1t was per-
octy understood that as soon as lis commission as In.
specOr OF COnsulaes should expire some other ole Of
similar pay and em0luments should he bestowed on Dr.
Newman, in order that he might pe permitted TO con
nue the alleged services OF his present slnecure appoint
.ment
Information has been received at the rooms Of the
Joint United States and Mexican Commission that the
Congress OF Mexico has ratified the convention extend
ing the term Of the Commission for the purpose Of ad
Indicating the unfinished cases. Senior Zamoconia, in
place of the former Commissioner Guzman, is now on
his way to Washington. Business will be resumed I'M
mediately on his arrival.
Tho Spanish and American Commission are deliber-
atng on OF Perfecto de ROas, who sues as an
American citizen although no had only declared his
intention to become previous to suffering the losses
10 Cuba for which he iseeks damages. The Spanish
counsel holds that he was then Spanish subject. and
such has standing before the Commission. The case
is a test One and will decide eight others.
In consequence Of local controversies and disputes
arising under the system which has been in operation Of
selecting sites for Government buildings in the various
cities the Secretary of the Treasury Saturday made
an order that in the selection OF sites in the future the
Secretary would decide the points IN ISSUE and be solely
responsible the result The practice. therefore, OF
appointing commissioners will be abandoned hereafter.
The Superintendent General Of the Recruiting Service
ia directed forward 10 Austin Texas via the Missouri
Kansas and Texas Railroad 25 recruits for assignment
70 the 10Th Ipfantry Capt Edward " OF the 1st
Cavalry is ordered report to Col jeff g. Davis Com
mander Department Of the Columbia for duty as
Aidde-Camp. Second Lieuts. Sawyer aud johnson VI
the 5th Cavalry change places on mutual Application
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
TIE SCENE OF TIE ACCIDENT.

The town of Dixon, where this accident oc-
Cured is in Lee County, Illinois, and is 10 miles north
west of Chicago Ill., the Chicago and North Western
Railway s built both sides Of the Rock River which
was spanned by the iron bridge that fel-one OF the
finest structures In the West, aud erected at cost OF
$4,000. There is also at this point another
bridge, used exclusively by the Illinois Central
railroad The town has population OF about 5000, and
has several mills and factories. is the county seat.
and has several churches and fine public buildings The
persons killed and wounded are mostly respectable resi-
dents. and many were are members OF the Baptist
Church. The river is 200 rods wide at Dixon and IS
rather shallow, but has a quick current.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
THE REPrRTIC OF SPAIN.

TIE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN PORTO RICO-PRE-
sENTATION TO PRESIDENT FIGUERAs OF THE
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN CONGRESS
OBNOXIOUS MILITARY ORDERS.
MADRID. May T. 1878.
Gen. Sickles, accompanied by the members
Of the American legation yesterday proceeded the
Palace Of the Ministry, and formally presented TO Pres
dent Fgueras the Joint resolution Of the Senate and
House Of Representatives OF the United States congratu
lating the Spanish Government and people the pas
sage by the Assembly OF the bill aDollshinC Slavery in
Porto Kco He was received with great ceremony.
guard Of honor was drawn up the entrance Of the
Palace and presented arms as the Legation passed in
and u the courtyard band PLAYED the national airs OF
Spain and the United States Gen. sickles met by
President Fgucras aud al the members Of the Govern
menL
On presenting the resolutions the General cOngratu-
lated Spain ON the establishment Of the Republic and the
ABOLITION OF Slavery. The act, he said was fresh
proof Spain just respect for the natural rights of all
men. He continued: "The United States desire the
happiness Of ucghborug countries, and cannot look In
differently whatever the welfare OF the An
TILES Porto Rico and Cuba viii now contribute more
than to tha power Of SPAIN for justice forms the
basis Of strength" President Flgueras replied with
warm expression Of thanks.
The CJrl5ts make heavy acquisitions for money and
provisions in the provinces and arrest and hold Mayors
Of towns until their demands are satisfied.
Gen. CabauOs de Rodas attempted to escape from
Madrid by cOucealng himself in baggage-train. He
was discovered and taken prisoner by the Volunteers.
Senior MartOs has also been arrested at VIttora.
MADRID, Saturday, May 3, 1873
II is reported that Gen. Vearde Will resign his
nand in the army If Gen. Nouyiss accepts the Ministry
dwar
Tue order recently issued by Cen Velarde, directing
The inhabitants Of the country districts infested by Carl
ss to abandon their farms aud retire into the cities
with their provisions, meets with strong opposition from
the people interested, and is likely 70 cause general
nsDg. Tie Government has been asked TO nullhy the
order and thus remove the cause for any hostile demon
uration the part Of the peasants.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05

EECRETARY FIsu's MoRTIF1CATIoN-THE STATE DE
PARTNfENT WASHES ITS HANDS OF THE SCANDAL
POLITICAL INFLUENCES IN THE APPOINTMENTS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, May 4.-Secretary Fish has lately
said that nothing during his service IN the State De-
partment has been so obnoxious 70 his feelings and
30 offensive to every true instinct of the American
character as the scandal connected with the Com
mssioners of the United States to the Vienna Expo
siton. He says he has no doubt of the guilt OF the
Commissioners charged; but he says that mono OF
the blame for the appointments can be attached 10
him; that the appointments did not rest with him,
Ind that in most cases his ideas disregarded'
IL is asserted by his friends that at least in one par
hcular case the appointment of a noted character
was recommended by high influences, and lndorSou
by even the President himself but the Secretary po
Etively refused TO make the appointment; anu
the disappointed ofice-seeker is now denouncIhs
the Secretary as being in the Ring against MI van
Buren, and charging all sorts of improperly OF con-
duct on behalf of the Administration. Much oIaihe
Is attached TO Senators and members OF congress
tor their action in recommending persons tor ap-
pointment who were not only without the necessary
experience. but without the established character
and personal honesty which are necessary for the
positions named The Secretary of State says that
his only object was to obtain to represent MS at
The Exposition who would reflect the greatest credit
on the United States, and not to make the appoint
meuts subject to political influence and party ser
vice.
Gen Van Bmen viii certainly be removed, and
unless satisfactory successor Is selected Wltnn
few DAYS. the choice of man to succeed him VIII
undoubtedly be given TO Minister JAY 1t is not I'M
probable that Mr.. Thomas McElrath viii be ap-
pointed The most active and determined efforts
will be made by the State Department to retrieve
Che lost standing of the United States at the Vienna
Exposition; and to this end, the most rigid rules for
the government Of the American officials Will be en-
forced. The question of a successor to Gen. Van
Buren, viii be brought TO the attention of the Pres
ident at the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
GRAND BANQUET-THE NEW AMERICAN CoMAiIS-
sIONEEs ACTIVELY AT WORK.
LONDON, Saturday, May s. 1873.
A dispatch from Vienna to The Daily NetcS
says the Emperor Of Austria gave grand banquet last
night at the palace. Among the guests we're all the
native and foreign princes in Vienna, and the Hon.
John Jaw, the United States Minister
The newlyappointed American Commissioners are
actively working 20 the department of the Exposi
ton assigned 70 the United States In complete order at
early day.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
CABLE TELEGRAPHS.

TIE FRENCH CABLE To BE REPARED-FOUR CABLES
TO BE IN WORKING ORDER ACROSS TILE ATLANTIC
BY SEPTEMBER.
LONDON, Saturday. May 3, 1873. x
The steamer Hiberuian leaves ON Monday,
he 5,h INST, 10 repair the French cable.
The Great Eastern and Edinburgh leave the latter
part Of this month TO lay the cable from Valencia TO
Hearts Content. The Great Eastern will then return TO
repair the broken AnglOAmerican cable, and the
Edinburgh will proceed 70 lay two new cables between
Placentia, Newfoundland, and Sydney, Cape Breton.
II Is expected that four cables will be working
the Atlantic, and five the Gulf OF St. Lawrence
before the first Of September
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
rELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

"A fight occurred at Manchac, La, yesterday
nepooa in shh persons engaged Sam Patterson killed
spd Jobn Edwaras vas seriously wounded
The propeers Idaho and Vanderbilt. Of the
western TraupOraOn C0mpA9ys SeNfOrk hne tt
tbs s sou FROM CsO. arrived BusAo yesterday gran
A special conference Of the Mormon Church
embed Yesterday No business Of importance Transacted Il
uond Brigham Young will resgn Tie edeasy VI the Church
Jar.ux he session of Ihs conference.
st. Josephs General Hospital. founded by
TIE German Catholics Of Baltimore for the ana inao Il
deic.ted Yesterday in the Obg
Dossbsy ehesed in the absence " Arehbhsp Barley
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
THE BRITISH ROYAL ACADEMY.

BANQUET PRECEDING THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION.
LONDON. May A. 1873
The banquet preceding the opening of the
snnual exhibition Of the Royal Academy was held last
night, and was attended by brilliant and distinguished
company. After the usual toasts " the Queen and
Royal Family. Sir Francis Grant, President Of the
Academy proposed the prosperity Of the United States
and In a graceful speech congratulated the American
people the development of art in their country The
tossi eoquently acknowledged by Mr. Schenck, the
American Minister
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
THE CONDITION OF SAN SALVADOR.
CONTINUED EARTHQUAKE sHoCKs-RAILRoAD EN-

PANAMA, April 24-Tne news from San Sal
vador with respect TO the earthquake movements which
ruined the city, go say thatthe shocks still continued
and that the Government palace. which survived the
great shock which laid the city in ruins had also given
way and had fallen to the ground. great many peo
pie had injured and many lost their reafon II -
doubtful whether the authorities will persist in their
determination to rebuild the capital the same site
The railroad between the capital and the port sttll
goes on Mr. Bueron the engineer informs the Govern
ment that he expects to have trains running the
section between Santa Zecla and the capital IN May
next The proOngation 1rom thence the port is being
surveyed.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
NEW CHURCHES OPENED.

Old st. AIMS Church, at Washington and
sands sts the oil dest church edce in Brooklyn was
occupied yesterday by the newly formed congregation
Of the Cutler Memorial Church for the first time Inc
building was used after the Rev. DR.. Schencks people
romoyed 10 their new edinoe on the Hights, by the
Church OF the Mediator When the latter congregation
went to another house, Dr. sehenck recommended tne
formation Of q new parish. a memorial OF the hes
mr. Cutler bo af the church for over thnv
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05

years. In three years the properly VIII Vg ti re-
quired by the East River Bridge, but IN Ine 5ne oio
services will be held regularly. The Rev. H. r. hemlns'
ton preached yesterday morning and aiIernOon. =.
The Methodist Episcopal Church In IhIty-
between Seventh and Eghth-ayes., tho Rev. Jonn ~;
Goodman pastor was opened az free taDerhaolo a. i
a. yesterday. TIE movement is In measure an eA
pertinent but is hoped that 1t will prove success anu
exercises consisted OF appropriate hymns prayers,
scrptural selections, and OF sermon by the Kew PsVp
James, the subject Of which was chosen from Is'lln
cxXvl, 8: " He that goeth forth ana Weepeth bearing
precious Seed shall doubtless come again with reOcnK
bringing his sheaves with him." Service, the Bishop
sald TO be service, must cost something III does ho
II amounts 10 nothing This distinctive teaJure OF
Chrlsps work. Cburch-go going, praying Tor tn9 poor,
pfeaenlng-these things could avail nothng III must
DE going forth and weeping with bearing OF precious
seed. Without this the preacher would win few souls
the children Of few households would be brought Into
the fold little work Ia general would be DONE The SEED
must be precious" namely, religious TRUTH, wDlch
must be the chief means, albeit philanthropy and moral
Influences were we'll i'll their place.
new brick church Is building at Summit and HICKS
sts Brooklyn, for St. Stephens r. c. congregation OF
which Father Oheiy IL PASTOR The edice VIII be 1872
feet long and ~ feet high will nave spre 400 feet nigh
There Will be seats for 1900 persons. The cost Will be
about $4,000, and the work will DO completed next
Spring.
The opening services Of the New-YOrk City Mission
held last evening In the large hall OF the Searnens
Exchange No. 1856 Cnerry-st Though the meeting
first the location, and not generally known,
yet fair sized audience In attendance and tue III
terestHg exercises seemed fully appreciated. short
address made by the Rev. Mr. MngiDs, in which he
said that the object OF the NewYOrk City Mission 10
do good to mankind, TO help man to help hlmse and 10
preach the Gospel plainly tnat all could understand
mans relation 10 God. This place, he continued, Is not
PresDy yteran. Methodist or Protestant Episco-
dresses were delivered by the Rev. JOhn Thompson and
the Rev. j. o. Murray.