The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-24


He did not leave his future address behind him.
The only token Of his visit TO the Vice Presidents
room was an umbrella which he left on the bed,
and which has been identified as having belonged
to him. The thief was gentlemanly looking man
Of about thirty-hve, with heightened English
airs about him. Some suppose him to have been
an emssary from an investigating committee OF
light-hngered gentry In New York, who pre-
sumedly came here IN response to Collax's late
challenge to the Poland committee to investigate
his household affairs. 1t Is a remarkable coinci-
dence, too. that the value OF the bonds
and coupons distracted by the emissary aforesaid
should have been 81, 600. the very amount which
Coliax Is alleged to have received from the liberal
government contractor, Nesbitt, as Donation or,
as malicious persons have it, az years. salary in
quarterly instruments. The coored gentlemen at
wormley's are very mysterious about the theft, as
Mr.. Colfax has specially requested that the matter
remain profound secret.
Utah Has Another Chance Yet.
The Utah question win not be disposed of by the
House Judiciary Committee this session. and the
law must remain as at present until the next ses-
sion OF Congress.
Spain and Cuban STRENGTHENING
Down ON Hasty Measures.
George w. Downing. the well-known representa-
tive colored man, mas written letter saying the
unexpected change or government in Spain should
restrain for the present our government from
declaring belligerent rights to the Cuban PATRIOTS
that 1t refused to grant behigerent rights to them
while, Spain was . monarchy, unfolding
slavery, and perhdious in her course towards
our government; that the new Republic OF
Spain should be allowed reasonable time to act for
freedom and Cuba; that we should be cautious not
to enbaI rass the new ally to republlcanism by pre-
judging her unfavorably; that as repnblicanism is
progressing with hopes OF success In at least four
! nations OF Europe, we should be careful not to
| cross and impede its progress in these
| countries as well as In Cuba and else
where. The letter has been written because
action has been taken by colored men in DIFF
| ferent parts OF tho country on the simple an
| nouncement of an intention to issue call for
national assembling Of colored men in Washington
on the Sd Of March in favor OF nee.
dom in Cuba and the declaring of beliiger.
ent rights to the Cuban patriots. Though
no formal call has been issued, National
Assembly will meet to urge SPAN to Immediately
free her slaves, to sympathize with Cuba and to in
auguratc further efforts to induce early action on
the part OF the incoming administration, TO the end
ofsecuring all citizens OF our country in their civil
rights.
Comstocl's Christianity Refused by tho
Senate.
The Senate cruelty put an end last evening to the
few weeks ago with budget of indecent engrav-
ings and immoral articles, which he professed to
have obtained in response to letters which he sent,
enclosing money, to parties who advertised them
for sale. His first exhibition was at the
house Of that statesman. Sub. Pomeroy,
and the leading lights Of the Young
Mems Christian Association were invited by printed
circulars to 60 there ana gaze upon this colec-
ton. Then they were displayed in the room Of
\
descanted on the necessity for law not only to
prevent the sale OF the dirty trash, but to sup
press all advertisements which did not meet his
approval. Even such law as he desired,
he said would be a dead letter on
the statute book unless there could be
special postal agent appointed, who could
enforce it. "But," said the virtuous COnlstOck,
"if l receive this appointment shall entirely
reform the advertisements OF every newspaper in
the country" Alas, for Comstocki He adrotly
managed to have the paragraph authorizing the
coveted appointment inserted in the Postal Appro-
priation BILL but when it came before the Senate it
was unceremoniously rejected and ne was left out
in the cold with his indecent stock in trade. When
the government desires censor Of advertisements
or ofmoras he will doubtless he appointed
Pictured G;0rfcs OF tho Inauguration
Ceremonies.
Thousands OF persons in distant cities have en-
gagged quarters at hotels and boarding houses for
Inauguration week, and large sums have been pal
for front rooms Pennsylvania avenue, from
which to see the procession. The arrangements
for the ceremonies are fully matured, and
will be carried out upon scale far ex-
ceeding any display heretofore attempted
in the history Of the Republic There VIII be almost
fifty different military and civic organizations in
procession each preceded by a band OF music, and
1t will form parade only equallcd at the
time that Grant and Shermans armies
were reviewed here at the closing OF the
war, in the Spring OF 1865. The Inauguration Ball,
for which tickets are selling rapidly, will be the
grandest ever given In this country. The building
is the largest ever erected for such purpose, 1t
being $50 feet in length by 150 feet In width, and its
complete prointments for comfort and convent
ence are unsurpassed. The West Point and Naval
Cadets will attend the bali in force as will
numbers of the officers and members Of the other
military organizations. The President vice-Pres-
ident, Cabinet Minister'S Senator's. Representa-
tves foreign Ministers and distinguished civilians
from all parts Of the Union will be in attendance.
On the 9Th OF March the President, the Secretary
OF War and the Secretary Of the Navy will review
the West Point and naval cadets. por-
ton of Pennsylvania avenue will be assigned
for their parade and manGuvres. As numerous
volunteer organizations will be in attendance 1t Is
probable that several OF the broad avenues
will be occupied by them in their competition
drill. This will afford an opportunity to compare
the West Point school with the volunteer system.
Lobbyists Out OF Luck.
This has been bad year In the Senate for lobby
lists, as well as for Christian statesmen. At the
commencement OF the session they had extrava-
giant losses Of lives OF lines of mail steamers to
be subsidized gigantic ship yards to be built with
bends guaranteed by government, Undertaking
schemes OF all sorts, with scores OF other
schemes; but as the session draws near to close
they see their hopes extinguished, one after an
other, until it is evident that some Of them must
borrow money to pay their fares home.
INDIGNANT Dealers I'm Spirits.