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New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
TIE JOHNSON DEFALCATIoN-GEN HILLHOUsE
EXONERATED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.--The Select House
Committee on the defalcation Of j. j. Johnson lately
Of the stamp division OF the Assistant Treasurers
Office in New-York, report that IL would have been
cause of surprise had the Investigations OF the Com
mttee justified the adoption OF opinion imputng the
criminal act 70 the Of vigilance, the ineapacy or
TO any other implying official indelity the part
Of the Assistant Treasurer.
They unhesitatingy exonerate him from any fault
which could TO be justly assigned him share IN
the responsibility for the loss sustained and they heart
iy concur in the OF the Secretary OF the
Treasury that the law already offered for its eonsder-
ton should be enacted by Congress relieving Gen. Hill
house from any pecuniary guilt in connection with the
robberes stamps OF their proceeds by his
late unworthy subordinate.
The committee most earnestly recommend, as In the
direction of greater security 10 the public moneys that
the punishment of all Treasury defaulters be greatly in
creased, and that in OF conviction upon clear
proof OF guilt should the pardoDng power be exercised
in be half OF those who steal public moneys.
They also recommend that stock brokers who know
ipgly violate the law by dealing with Government em
poyes should prosecuted with greater rgor than has
marked the conduct OF such proceedings In the past
They are grated 10 report that from afndavs OF the
present employees In the Sub-Treasury In New-York.
they are satisfied OF them have been tempted 10
hazard their positions and happiness by stock speeula
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
EASTERN ASIA.
AGITATION AGAINST FOREIGNERS IN CHINA
FOREIGN RELATIONS OF JAPAN-DISrURB'
ANCFS IN THE INTERIOR.

AGITATION AGAINST FOREIGNERS IN CHINA
FOREIGN RELATIONS OF JAPAN-DIsTURB-
ANCES IN THE INTERIOR.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 15-The steamer Japan
arrived from China this afternoon. She brings Hong
Kong dates TO jan a. Great preparations making
al that time for the coronation and accession Of the
Emperor There unpleasant rumors OF an agitation
against foreigners being fomented in the Province Of
Shantung.
The Japan Gazette Of Jan. 20 says the articles which
are 70 represent Japan the Austrian Exhibition were
dspayed in Yashka the Castle during December last
They form decidedly interesting collection. The En-
peror gave an audience NewYear's to the foreign
representatives. short cOngratulatOry address was
read by the Italian Minister on behalf OF the diplomatic
CORPS which was gracously replied to by His Majesty
on the 10Th Of January the Empress gave audience
TO Mrs Delong and Madame Bntzow, wives respectively
OF the American and Russian Ministers. The Empress
expressed herself delighted at beng allowed to bestow
such honor.
There has been much political disquet the last four OF
five weeks and that together with some disturbances IN
the country, have produced great anxiety. Troubles
have broken out in the Owakeken Klnsin district Dec.
% nearly 10000 assembled in and attacked and de-
stroyed the Village Of Funo, eyeling to the ground the
houses OF officials. Of the wealthy families fed to
the Village of YOudzou. When the principal officers Of
Owakeken went to the rioters and attempted TO reason
with the leaders, they were assaulted, some OF them
being killed and Others wounded.
Two women were Oeheaded on the 22d OF December at
Tobe. for committing arson at kanganwa, the other
for strangling her husband.
Mr. Peshine Smith, adviser international law to the
japanese Government, has renOunced his nationality as
citizen OF the United States. The streets of Yokohama
are to be lighted with gas. The residents have consented
TO be taxed that the necessary funds may be raised for
the purpose.
The text OF Imperial proclamation has been pub
lshed by the local authorities giving notice that in the
hoSu thn NOR nj a
classes husbandnen, mechanics, traders well as the
samourai Will be called upon to serve in the army
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
GENERAL PRESS pIsPATCHI

The total number Of bills introduced in the House Of
Representatives during the present Congress and
In the Senate 1910. Perhaps not more than one-eghth
Of these VIII become laws the remainder fail with the
expiration OF Congress. The Pension and Indian Appro-
praton bills have received the approval Of the Presi-
dent. The Deficiency Appropriation bill will be
reported TO the House The other general appropriation
bills are in state OF forwardness and may al be passed
this week. There the Speakers table 70 Senate
and House bills with amendments waiting action. The
Senate is similarly crowded having In addition TO Others
of Importance the House bill for the distribution OF the
Geneva award.
The preparations for the forthcoming Inauguration
ceremonies being conducted the liberal and
extensive scale. The indications that will be the
rsndeet display ever Witnessed In Washington. There
Will be present about 80 different military organizations
from various parts OF the country Each with lie band OF
music and with the West Point aud Naval Cadets will
make display before witnessed 10 ths country
In order 10 the many incOn hereto
fore connected with Inauguration balls the largest ball
building erected In this country 10 IN process
OF construction. IL Is 325 feet In length and l60 feet In
width, with supperroom the whole length which viii
be supplied by one VI the most celebrated New yoxk
~ater6rG
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
CONDITION OF THE REPUBLIC.

REJOICING IN MADRID-TIlE ARMY OPPOSED TO
THE REPuBLIC-oPERATIoNs OF THE CAR
INSTALLATIONS WITH FOREIGN C0UN-
TRIES.
The establishment of the Republic was cele-
braed in tins city last night by general illumination
The streets were crowded with people but there was no
disorder. Dispatches from the provinces report that
tranquility continues everywhere, excepting n the dis
tricts disturbed by the Carlists
II il said however that the army IL opposed to the
Republic and favors a monarchy, but Is divided in its
choice for ruler between the Duke Of Monpenser and
ex- Queen Isabella.
The snow in Bscay and Navarro prevents operations
by Spanish troops against the Carss IN those prov
inces Don Carlos entered Spain on Thursday last Tue
Casts are working vigorously TO advance the interests
of their leader Saragossa is practically blockaded by
the insurgents The msuTreconists have cut the rail-
way between this city and the north at Paneorva,
town in a mountain defle the Province OF Burgos.
Montemar has resigned his place as Spanish Minister
10 Italy. Missonaire will probably snceeed him. The
representatives to England and Portugal remain at their
posts.
It ia asserted that the Governments Of France Eng
land Belgium. and Switzerland VIII econ recognize the
Republic OF Spain. ~ -, =. o-o
Az the manifesto OF Senior CASTELAR, TO the foreign
powers has not yet Pare President Theirs has
not recognized the Spanish Republic.
Barcelona has hOsted tDc nag Ol tnt ftutIdINc hS-
public The authorities and troops maintained order IN
the city.
IL is apprehended that the question OF Federauye
Republic will give rise 70 serious complications.
The peasants in Andausa are camorng for division
Of property. O., M. :, 500,
seor salmeron the Minister Of the Colonies read an
official telegram the authorizes at Havana giving
In their adhesion the Republic. The Assembly there
upon adopted resolution that u heard the announce
ment with Joy. Debate on the reforms in Porto Rico
will take place on Monday.
II is officially announced that Gen. Pava has been
appointed Commander Chief OF the army 10 the
NORTH In place of Gen MoroDes, who ia recalled and
detailed TO bis former post as Director OF Cavalry.
The disturbances at Malaga were suppressed without
bloodshed, and the city continues tranquil
sehor oreuse will probably be chosen President Of The
Council OF State.
A Government steamer has been sent TO Minorca 70
pring home the Republican prisoners.
IL 10 believed that Admiral Topete and SeDor sagasta
win leave Spain Sehor Caselars house was illuminated
Oh Saturday night and the Minister was serenadod. He
made eloquent speech which was received with great
LIsBoR Feb. Ie, 1879.
Tno Portuspese Government bas askod the CoStes 70
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
THE FIRE RECORD.
IN THIS CITY.


A fire caused by the friction of machinery,
on the second floor OF Barrys cotton spinning factory
AZ Nos GAO 6l4 and GAG West Ffty-secOud-st., near
Eighth-ave on Saturday resulted in lose OF so; IN
sured A bed was set fire by the explosion OF a
kerosene lamp in the twO-story brick house 20. l7o
Greeue-st on Saturday night damage, SIS.
The fire which occurred at the New-Haven freight
depot in Centre-st Friday morning, was caused, IN
the opinion Fire Marshal McSpedon, by spontaneous
combustion among the refuse Of the card-bolrd manu-
factory Of j. Jaeger a. Co.. ia which the flames were
first discovered. -,
damage of $40 by FIRE caused through the boil
ing over OF Kettle OF OIL in The perfumery store OF
selib Ltman at No 353 West Forty-eighthst, yeser-
day. An alarm OF fire was caused, yesterday, by tho
Ignition Of window curtain III the dwelling OF Cyrus j.
Murray No. 1H West Forty-fourthst.; damage, $40.
AT NEWARK, n. J.-LoSs $4,000.
About $3.50 a. m, yesterday, a fire broke out
in Atha, Hughes g. spanners patent enarneled cloth
factory, in sussex-ave., Eesbitst, Newark N j.
The building four stories high and Is entirely de-
sroyed with the exception OF the first story which
tanned the gnes aud most OF the machinery The loss
estimated at from $4,000 10 $4,000 Several nremen
were slightly injured when the walls fell in.
ELSEWHERE.
The barns on the farm of Henry Adams,
about two miles from Fort P1ain NJ Y, destroyed
by fire Saturday night. Sixteen cattle were con-
sumed.
A fire last evening in the building known as
the Central Club House, in washiDgton-st, Boston,
damaged the building and furniture from $4,000 to
$1,000 There is An insurance on the furniture Of 5000
In the American Central Office OF et. Louis The build
ing is also insured.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
TWO DISASTERS.
ANOTHER STEAMER BURNED.
DESTRUCTION OF THE HENRY A. JoSEs-TwBNTY'
ONE LIVES LOST.

DESTRUCTION OF THE HENRY A. JoSEs-TWBNTY-
ONE LIVES LOST.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 15-The steamboat Henry A.
Jones from Houston TO Galveston, with cargo oil
Az bales of cotton destroyed by fire this morn
ing, in Galveston Bay. Twenty-one persons were
lost including Capt j. j. Price, first clerk and James
B. Hogan, second clerk, both well-known steamboat
men.
HOW THE DISASTER oCCURRED-NAMEs OF THE
VICTIMS.
GALVESTON Texas Feb. l5.-The steamer Charles
Forbes brought to this city the persons rescued from
the burnt steamer Henry A. Jones, among them Az
sstant Pilot David G. Gordon, who gives the follow
ing particulars:
When abont three miles above Reddish Bar at l50 this
morning, an explosion was heard, something like tho
escape Of steam, but resembling the report OF
The first pilot who was on the roof ran down 70
the lower deck and Immediately called to the assistant
pilot TO make his escape the boat was on fire. Gordon
Immediately left the wheel and down stairs when
he got below he found that the fire had wrapped tho
whole boat and cargo in sheet OF flames. lie had only
time to reach the barge. The Jones had barge in tow
and about the time Gordon reached the barge 1t caught
tr and cut loose from the burning boat and 1oated
away Murphy, the engineer on duty, did not escape
and all is conjecture regarding the cause Of the Disaster
The probabilities that the fire wall gave way, aud
that the report heard by Gordon was caused by its
fall. 1t is certain the whole vessel and cargo
were in flames within FIVE minutes after the
first alarm. The following are known to be lost
j. ]. Price, first clerk; James Hagen second clerk;
John Cummings d. Turner. John Callahan Christopher
Shelby, James Brown, William Hughes II. Harty, VIM
Brady. White Charley, deckhands; Bob GILES, hreman
w MCGUIRE, first cook; w. Bishop, second cook; one
boy name unknown; Alfred, cabn-boy; Alexander
Bolts, eabn-bOy; and two stokers, names unknown.
There were 4s persons on board. and q saved
Loss $4,000 to the Direct Navigation Companyi no IN
surance.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
call out Immediately 1900 OF the reserves to act as
an army Of observation the frontier.

call out Immediately 1900 OF the reserves TO act az
an army Of observation on the frontier
PARIS, Feb. l6, 1878.
The students OF Barcelona demand liberty OF insruc-
ton the abolition Of fees and the removal OF the troops
from the new university buildings. The Governor
promises ask the Ministry for these concessions He
explains the university Is occupied by the troops
solely because 1t is strategic point
The Cataonian workingmen making demonstra-
ons in favor OF the reeaseof conscrps IN the army
and demand for the people, municipal sefGovern
ment, shorter hours OF work and higher wages Mass
meetings attended by from 5000 to 5000 workngmen
have been held. Speeches made In favor OF the
Democratic Republic which we're wildly cheered. AT
one place the workngmen belonging TO the Interna-
tona Society marched in procession through the streets
Several municipalities ia Catalonia have distributed
arms 10 the people.
RECEPTION IN CUBA OF THE NEWS OF THE
PROCLAMATION OF A REPUBLIC.
HAVANA, Feb. H.-The news OF the abdca-
ton King Amadeus and the proclamation OF the Span
ish Republic was published this afternoon IL had the
immediate effect OF unseting business and OF advanc
ing premium offered for gold to % per cent but there
were no sales.
Gen. CebalOs win issue a proclamation on the new
condition OF political affairs declaring that everything
with spain and he well the other Spanish officials
will obey whate government is constituted in Spain.
The most intense excitement exists among the people;
the city, however is TRANQUIL and as yet there are no
indications OF any disturbances.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
BISMARCK'S ILLNESS.

IT Is ATTRIBUTED TO POISONED LETTERS.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 16.-Ihe Democrat to-
morrow will publish an extract from private letter
from Berlin which says the report is quite prevalent
that Bismarcks continued ndispOsiton is owing 10
the number Of poisoned letters he has received.
He is SO troubled with dizziness that he scarcely
leaves the house. his wife, who always reads
spondence with him. is suffering from an unaccountable
feebeness The palace has been closed during the en-
tire Winter on this account and neither Bismarck nor
his wife nave participated in the Court festivities at ALL
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
MEASURES OF REFORM.
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND sTATE-THE PEN
SION SYsTEM-ABOLITION OF CAPITAL PUN
IsHMENT-AMNEsTY TO REPUBLICANS.

= n
SION sYsTEM-ABOLITION OF CAPITAL PUN
IsHMENT-AMNEsTY TO REPUBLICANS.
MADRID, Saturday, Feb 10, 1873.
Among the measures contemplated by the
Ministry are the separation of Church and state, and
the appointment OF Judges for life. Bills providing for
the same Will soon be presented 10 the National Assem-
bly,.
The Government intends 10 suppress the Ministries o.
Colonies Justice and Public Works. and TO abolish the
system OF retiring pensions officials unlcss over co
years Of age.
Senior salmerOD Minister Of Justice, VIII present bill
TO the National Assembly, to-day, providing for the abo-
litiOn OF capital punishment.
The Government has ordered the suppression OF the
Royal Guard. II probable that the Council Of State
will also be suppressed. The official Gazette viii soon
publish decree for the reorganization OF the Spanish
militia.
In the Assembly, TODAY bills were read, granting am
nesy 10 prisoners charged with completely IN recent re-
publican demonstrations and declaring that justice shall
hereafter be administered IN the name Of the people
senor Echegaray, Minister Of Finance declared that
the financial obligations Of Spain shall be respected
The declaration was greeted with cheers lie said the
Republican Government interested in maintaining
the credit Of the Respect or right" Will be the
motto Of the Republic.
The Assembly, yesterday sanctioned an amnesty TO
all Republican insurgents and offenders against the laws
regulating the press.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
EX-KING AMADEUS.

BRITISH SQUADRON PLACED AT HIS COM
MAND-HIS RELATIONS WITH KING VICTOR
EMANUEL.
LISBON Feb. 10, 1873.
The British squadron in the Tagus has been
placed at theldisposal Of the ex-King.
1t stated that King Victor Emanuel, being opposed
10 his sons abdcaton at first refused consent to the
return Of Amadeus Italy; but he sent word yester-
day. that on reflection he had relented and would be
glad 10 receive his again.
The health of the exQueen Of Spain Ia worse. She ls
confined to bed The Italian feet is hourly expected
10 arrive IN the Tagus.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
CRIMES AND CAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

George Hebermehl, German shoemaker age
So committee ucde Washington Saturday night By cattinghs
with shoe knife
m The trial OF John F. Osborne, charged with
the murer Mathews Yates City H. August last was con
Gasbgry Saturday the jury rendering verdict OF guilty
49, Eastward bound freight train No. A. while
baehng bridge Medina y Saturday evening and
children at Tona.sBds Bt further another bndge
thrown 30 et high
Ne uals hsk npoIa bIdss been WI
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
TWO HIGHwAYMEN SHOT.

MEMPHIs, Feb. 15.-A special dispatch from
sardls Miss, says that William Bayes. farmer, hyiag
Batesvle. was attacked yesterday BY party Of
negroes one OF whom shot him 10 the back dangerously
wounding him. After Bayles had fallen 10 the ground
he raised himself his elbow shot the negro who had
nred upon another Of HE assaisnts. killing both In
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
THE ALLEGED OFFICIAL CORRUPTION IN

BERLIN, Saturday, Feb. IS, IS


At the session of the Chamber of Deputies,
today Herr Lasker announced that he accepted the
royai message appointing commission to investigate
the alleged official corruption, and withdrew the motion
he had made for the appointment of an investigating
committee.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17

favor of previous question in the Senate among them
Mr.. Conklng and Mr. Sherman, and 1t would not lie
strange this should be Of the questions before the
Senate during the next Congress
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE FATE OF CUBA.
,NsATIONAL REPORTS FROM PARIS.

LONDON, Monday, Feb. Il, 1876 a. m.
special dispatch from Paris to The Daily 1ete-
graph says France will attempt to compel Spain to
sell Cuba, and that the United States had offered
25O0OOOOOO francs, payable in two years. but Spain
refused.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17

had made a vigorous speech short time before, IN
support of the insurance claims. Mr. Butler mt
mated that the attorney of the companies had con-
vinced Mr. Kerr, and said that Mr.. Kerr had accom-
panied the attorney to q committee-roOm, and had
there held n consultation with him. Mr.. Kerr said
this was false Mr. Butler asked if he had not talked
with the attorney in the committee-room. Mr.. Kerr
acknowledged that he had, but denied that he had
accompanied him there. Mr. Butler said that this
reply was an evasion which admitted the truth of
his statement. His purpose in referring to Mr. Kerrs
consultation was apparently to charge the
opposition to the bill to the influence
of the one sided arguments and sophis
tries of Mr.. Evarts who was the attorney
meant When Mr.. Butler made his attack on Mr.
Evarts, Mr.. Kerr made thrust at him by asking
him if he was not the attorney of the other claim
ants and opposing the insurance claims in their IN
terest.
NO. Sir!7 bawled Mr.. Butler at the top of his
voice.
well have heard il so stated" said Mr.. Kerr
at is false!" replied Mr. Butler. There are some
men who have so little acquaintance with an honest
transaction that they don't know it when they see It,"
"You are one of that kind" retorted Mr. Kerr.
Mr. Banks here interposed with point of order and
prevented the alteration from going any further.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
REPUBLIC OF SPAIN.

RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES.
GENERALIZATION or MR.. sICKLEs-REPLY OF
SENIOR FIGUERAs-THE POLICY OF SPAIN
TOWARD CUBA. - -
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17

REJOICING IN MADRID-THE ARMY OPPOSED TO
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE CAR
IsTs-RELATIONs WITH FOREIGN COUN-
TRIES.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-17

s,rND TO-DAY AN EXCITING. TIME En-
DrcTFD-WoRK OF THE WILSON COMMITTEE.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-01-25
HAsHISeToN LIGHT INFANTRY GEL.
EBRATION.

= At late meeting OF the Carolina Riae Club,
it was determined that an escort should be OF.
fered to the Washington Light Infantry Rifle
Club on their approaching celebration on the
22d of, February.
= This clab, the oldest organization OF the
kind In this city except the German Rlfe
Club, was founded during the summer of 1869,
and. Is entitled to the credit OF having intro
duced into this community social feature,
which now has become very important and
interesting addition 10 our public amuse-
ments, and serves as 6 vent tor the ebullition
of the military spirit natural to Carolinians.
Under the Leadership Of Major Theodors G.
Barker, Its first president, it hss always been,
and still is, an active participant In sports OF
the fest and the field, and numbers among Its
members some of the best amateur shots In
the city. As we are informed that they In
tend making their appearance In new uni
form, on the occasion above alluded to, we
feel sure that they will present fine appear.
ance and promote materially the success OF
the f8te
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-01-25
Markets by Telegraph.
MONEY MARKETS.

LONDON, January "a.
Noon.-Consols e2kas2x. Elves Ssx.
PARIS, January "a.
Eoon.-spece decreased hall y6 mOn 9dnIs francs >.
Noon.-Freghts quiet and uncnanged. STOCKS
firm. Gold steady at l3x. Money nrm at Z. Ex-
change, long on; short lOI Governments very
nrn. state bonds dull. but strong.
Evenng.-Money Z, gold to coin. Sterling ~
asH, Gold 13Ial4. Governments strong anu
hlgner. Tennessees strong. 0tner States dull.
COTTON MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, January a.
Noon.-Cotton, uplands sHd; Orleans lOHd;
sales for the week e4OOO bales exports 4cos; spec
ulation 5000; STOCK 45,0u0; American $4,000;
receipts $4,000; American $500; actual 23,0uO
a1oat 1928 600; American 265.ooo.
Later.-Cott heavy; sales 5000; spect lation
and exports l0U0 bales; shipped TO Savannah or
Charleston January and February lsl6d.
Evenng.-Ysrns aud fabrics heavy and de.
pressed; all branches short.
NEW YORK. January "a.
Noon-Cotton quiet; sales 2lso bales: uplands
2oHc, Orleans 2lHc.
kvening.-CotLon, net receipts to-day 920; gross
So3l safes cotton 1utures 2l,50o bales: January,
10 lS-l6a20 lie; February isTa2O Lie; March,
2oHs2oH: april. 2oKa2Ox; May, 2lh; June 2l16a
lands 2oXc; Orleans 2lHc.
BOSTON, Janu,ry a..
Cotlon-net receipts 90 bales; gross 1913; sales
400; stock $500; weekly net receipts Gut; gross
1885, sales 27oo. .
Cotton-net receipts III bales; sales 6Ou; stock
1000.
BALTIMORE. January q.
Cotton-uet receipts rs ia IS; gloss .4b; ex-
pors coastwtse z42; safes $50: stock 1888; weekly
let receipts 7l5 gross Sl45; exports to Great Brl. .
tain 1888; coastWlse 1890; sales Eli.
NORFOLK, January "a.
Cotton-net receipts 1888 bales; exports coast