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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30

than IA NODDED for that purpose. Iner0 10 '"e"' Nv
mode in which q currency in United o'a'cs '" "
permanently maintained. eIoeps py ioshs =. :. -, 80
not required for disbursement on uoP r,,,. ii,
r,.a.u n, .acur,tles or In some other way ,"' o
.u.., ~. r,a.surv into q Government BANK Win al
49,, h..ard and misehcfs II these reasonneS oe 'ou.u
49,, ~ a., remain for doubt o. inc e'ii' ooi'a "
800. suo, a soheme OF currency, II aoop'eu as
nan, svstcm greatly ovcrbalance the .e"po'"''
.,or., No, incousdorabie advantages onereu py )"
Tn th;s same report of December 4, 1882, Mr.
rhoso ca,,s cold and silver the only perma-
"uont basis. standard and measure OF values
" recognized by tho Constitution Such was
tho opipion of Webster and of all the sound
lawyers of the country.
Secretary McCulloch, in his report Of Dec.
s. 1865, is even moro pronounced in the ex-
preston of his views of the indispensable ne
cesslty of contraction than his distinguished
predecessor. We can give but glance at his
opinions. Observing that "a financial policy
L" which would prevent the creation of debts
"and stimulate the payment of those already
existing, 80 far from being injurious, would
be in the highest degree beneficial" he thus
answers the objection that reduction of the
legal-tender circulation would embarrass the
National banks:
1t is better that tho banks should be embarrassed
now than bankrupted hereafter. Their business and
their customers under their control. What will
DO their condition in these respects If the expansion
continues and swcs year two longer 1t Is not dill
cult predict While there has been no unhealthy ex-
panson Of credits In tho United States for which the
banks have been largely responsible there has been
by which they have not been ultimately the losers
The recent panic has demonstrated the cor
rcctness of Mr.. McCulloch's views. There is
ground for the opinion, taking the banks of
the country as whole, that the business of
those institutions is now under the control of
their debtors, and that the unpleasant condi-
ton of things apprehended by this clear-headcd
iinancier eight years ago is realized If not 80,
how can tho following figures be explained I
They give the loans and discounts of the banks,
their capital and surplus, individual deposits,
and legal tender reserve in October for the
series of years from 1865 to 1878:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30
es of wears from 1866 to 1878

The statement for 1878 is that OF Sept. IL.
The effect of the panic was to diminish in one
month the loans by S62,0OO,OOO; the deposits
by SIS, 100000, and the legal-tender reserve by
$2,0OOO00. In stating tho amount OF legal
tender reserve we have omitted specie. TO
the loans of the banks might fairly be added
$4OO,OO0,OOO more, being capital lent to the
United States, besides the amount of the re-
serve which is simply promise to pay, bear
ing no interest, and deriving its value almost
solely from its being legal tender for debts.
There are also State banks. having loans and
discounts to the amount of $l2O,OOO,OOO more.
On comparing the various items in the table
the striking facts are 1. The great absolute
increase in loans 3. Their relative increase
compared either with tho deposits, capital, or
reserve ; 3. The comparatively stationary con-
ditiOn of tho deposits. which were actually
reduced by the panic below the amount in
1866 and 4. The rapid and steady falling oil
in the reserve. Under tho stimulus of the
daily initiation of the currency by the Admin
istraton the banks are rapidly coming back to
their condition before the panic. The ques-
tions we would submit for consideration are
I, Is it any easier to resume specie payments
with tho great mass of debts mortgages, and
obligations to foreign capitalists contracted
since 1865 than it was when Congress and
Mr. McCulloch entered on the work 3. How
long, with things tending as they now are.
will it be possible to resume specie payments
at all
How gorgeous career would be before us
if debt was blessing if ignorance was the
prime qualification of statesmen if public and
private trusts were best managed by specu-
lators, gamblers, and defaulters; if paper
money, instead of being created ont of bones
and rags. were actual food and clothing; if
human credulity could be depended on for
ever to attach value to what has none, and if
all experience could be proved lie But
since we have no certain assurance that the
course of nature will be reversed, it would be
well for us to make desperate effort to get
out of tho rapids with our bones unbroken
and the breath in our bodies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Boston Journal says the report that
Congressman Hooper Is about to resign 10 wholly with
out foundation.
The comments of the Boston newspapers
upon the seizure OF the books of Jordan, Marsh Co.
arc not especially complimentary 10 the law which
makes such summary proceedings possible The Advsr
6s says Of the system Of forfetures: "The law which
onsrs such temptations IL disgrace 10 any nation II
puts premium on unfaithfulnes 1t violates one Of
the most important and most valued maXms Of civil
lied law-namely, that man shall DO compelled 70
testify against himsef Il subject: merchants whether
culpris at any time and without hearing" TIE Journal
wishes that the law might be repealed which grants
percentage Of what recovered to certain Federal of
cons M Post senarks: "Ths offensive suspicion. ths
constant espionage Of greedy informers and this oeca
sons radng their private businoss sre what our
moralixing and obstructive system Of revenue"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30

Our Government began a good work in
Selling the steamer General Sherman, which,
while bearing the American flag, was engaged
in conveying flibustering expeditions against
States at peace with our country. The intelli-
gence which we publish this morning from
Panama reminds us of the active part which
has been taken by the MOntijo in the revolu-
tionary movements of Central America This
vessel is now probably at Aspinwall bearing
the American flag. 1t is the duty of our Gov
eminent to prevent an abuse of the flag in
this case as well as in that of the General
Sherman aud rigid inquiry should be inst-
tutod. -- -..t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30

The value of the estate Of the late Johns
Hopkins Of Baltimore amounts TO tioooo.eo. OF this
amount a. 500 600 Is bequeathed to Johns Hopkins Uni
versity esSooOoo TO Johns Hopkins Hosptal 70
Maryland Institute for the Academy Of Design siooVo
TO the baltimore Home OF tho Friendess too0 10 INC
Baltimore Orphan Asylum and tho rest 70 hn cniureu
aud relatives.
An absurd story in the Chicago papers about
the suicide Of Rsbecos Harding Davis. the authorcss
may mislesd the friends Of brilliant and widely ad-
Inired author II seems that some person wnose real
name was Stevens, and who had taken IAncy 10 call
herself by Mrs Davis's name, did commit suicide lately
ut Ypsilau Mrs. Rsbocca Harding DAvls 10 scarcely
neoassary to say 70 uvln4 quietly IN nor cnsrwiax home
" kkiisdnlphlA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30
Amnsements ano Alestinss.

ACADEMY OF Music Much Ado About Nothing"
BARsUM's GREAT sHow.-At2 and ats: "Tae heroes
OF '76." The Rink. Day aud night
BoorH's THnATER.--"kit" +. 8. Chamrau
FIFTH AVENUE THEArER.-- The Parricde."
GRAND OrERA HOUSE." humpv Dumpty Aproad'
q. l.. Fox.
Nreros GARpKS-"The Children in the Wood" The
Vokes Family.
O,yxr,c THEATER.-" Gabriel Grub"
RonIssox HALI--Prof. Harts and DR.. Cotton. Magic
and Laughing Gas.
rosr PASTORS OPERA HoUsE.-At 2.3o and at g. Vari-
cites.
UNION SQUARE THEArER.-" Led Astray."
wAuACKs THEATER.-"A Man Of Honor" Lester
Wallack.
ASSOCIATION HALL-Lecture. "El Perkins"
CHURCH THE DIscIPLEs.-0ld Folks Concert
EIGHrEHSTu STREET NJ. f. CHURCH.-Conoert.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30

The loss of ones baggage in the holiday S a
peculiar aggravation. Many readers, the; tore,
will have occasion to thank US if We remind mem
now of the warning given lately by correspondent
concerning the way in which baggage is not
delivered by the Union Transfer Express CON-
pany," which seems to be principally Owrra and
run by one T. Hartman, who chiefly infests Inc loot
Of Desbrossesst- There is trouble enough in
managing baggage any way in New-York, but this
seems man specially to avoid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30

Investigations at Washington develop the
fact that the Indian service is once more
begging for an increase of appropriations.
The Indians become more costly as they
diminish in numbers. For the year ending
June 30. 1873, these expensive wards of the
nation are supposed to have consumed
Sas1S9O4. and, in addition to the deficiencies
past, present, and to come, an increase of
more than million dollars to the regular
appropriation is asked for. That this is good
time for scanning expenditures OF every sort
is universally admitted. While Congressional
and Executive contingencies are passing under
review. it would be cruel to slight the indian
service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30

The statement that the King of Portugal
has prohibited the cOOlie trade at Macao VIII
be received with general satisfaction. Macao
has long been the chief shipping port for tbs
uefarious business; bu. ~ u under ths
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30

Of late years in Brooklyn He states that he went %
board the vireinius Quartermsstor, not thinking
that aha was in any way connected with the Cuban
cap.a In his examination before DistriotAt
,ornsv Bliss he says that he only adirmeA
that the virginius was not en- armed
a... and that the Cuban flag not raised upon -
tina Ase OF the ship. His life no says. saved By
cant FRY who corroborated every statement that be
mads 70 the Spanish authorities. He questions II the
nrisouers were treated with any severity the
prisons than prisoners arc ordinarily trestel
in warfare, except that In this eass they
we're all put IRONS The Incidents which Lindsey
lstes concerning Capt Fry and others arc Of special
interest When Capt Fry noby exclaimed 10 the span
ish Consul Take my lfe but for Gods sake spare ny
honor the Consul replied that he recognised his honor
against him vas the Consul silent ]. c. Harris.
Who wss companion Of Capt Fry, very near Liad
sons ono OF hom he intended should 70 West Potne
snd the Other enter the navy, and that they should
swear eerna vengeance AGAINST the Spansrds Rssard
before the spsnards who Game on board had rcaehod
the vessel the officer commanding called out 70 CAPS
Fry, demanding that the vessel be Eivsn up. Capt ~
oeeauso,we are In range Of your guns"
among many incidents gathered from the prfsoncy
ma OF whom cSnld talk English only imporieoG
the case OF De Espirito Santo. Much 70 tho disfos
ALL the hair OF eacn prisoner vas cut In the mess
manner possible, and they were also OBLIGED %
.p4s 70 :.y the q no s
which he wa. struck By the "bruis:s; ,.I vs e
%a @ IN p MSa
capped by angular mistake. u IN good sH hsn -
thinks he Ia moro OF Englishmsn than sn .ess
he has just encountered. Young Scott who ran swL
sn hana sAx< thAk IA aAall lose Ra ta~e " "sAAn~~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-05

A POSITION AS HoUsEKEEpER wANTED--IN A
~ gentlcmans family thoroughly competent no OBJ
lection TO the country Address NJ L. j., stanon L, iiar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-05

A WIDOW OF PREPossEssTSG APPEARANCE
~ and refinement, accustomed TO good society would
like the situation of housekeeper 10 widower or elderly
gentleman; capable OF teaching churen music Address
T. q. O., Herald Office wv h
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-05

WANTED IMMEDIATELY-A SMART YOUNG WID-
w without family or not more than child, to
take charge Of small dairy and farm house IN desir.
butter maker and neat house keeper; situation perma-
ncnt reference required. Address HOME, box 2l2 Her
aid office. aN l-tt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-05

"A. STORAGE for FURNITURE, PIANOS. MIRRORS
PAINTlNGS &c.; ALSO CARRIAGES, WAGONS, &c,
a. the NEW FIRST CLASS WAnEHoUsE, built expresslX
STREET MAR FOURTH AVENUE. TRUNKS. CASES
ana other PACKAGES containing articles OF EXTRA
VALUE can be stored with SAFETY at lew rates.
Persons can forward their goods from any part OF
THE PUBLIC Is invited to examine the SUPERIOR Ac-
commodaons light ventilation, safety, &C., which this
"aienou'e po''e'''' o''' - JOHN H. MoRRELI.
Owner and Proprietor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-05

WANTED-BY-A MARRIED GERMAN A SITUATION
w ascerk bartender In hotel or respectable ga
iocn country preferred. Address O. W. d. box lOl Ho
bOkcn N. j. @ e.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-08-16

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with A. * Z I.u r,
Warren With l"''4
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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-08-16
PfTHOLEVALLEY w.

On and after Monday, V. 4, 1872, trains will
run as 10 lows.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-08-16

ta-Train I docs not sop at Eoyd arm, shai'er
or Mycr switch, ara stops only OF siynal ut
Bohgnton and LaKevillo
I.l Trains 70 not Stop. 90 Stop on Signal.
~ Stop for Meals.
Trains 3 and willr run daily All other tranis
daily except Sundays
On Sundays Min will run oDc hour late from
Mayvile to Oil City
Train will stop at Rouecville on Signal for Pas
sSngers going North of Tiusvillc
Train may leave OFF Housewife Passengers that
were received North of Titusvile.
j. J LAWRENCE, Gen. Supt.
G.. j. HEPBURN, Asst Sp0t.
The New York herald., 1873-11-15

shall Illustrate the ''seven Ages OF MANI py Incl
dents selected from the Bible. The idea OF making
Intellectual Inspiration act as handmade to what
has been almost universally accepted as sacred
inspiration is happy. The seven ages defined
Man and the Aged Man. IL Is proposed to
illustrate the period OF infancy by the
picture OF Moses discovered among the bal
rushes; that OF .Boyhood,' by Samuel presented
before Eli: that OF the Lover by Jacob meet
ing Rachel at the well; of the Warrior, by Joshua
heading the hosts OF Israel; The Judge by De-
b0rah Judging Israel; 'rhe Old Man. by Abraham
when 1saac's birth was foretold, and The Aged
Man, by Isaac blessing Jacob The estimated cost OF
such o window is 81. zoo which, under the clrcum-
stances, Is very small sum, particularly when
divided among three wealthy cities We under
stand that Mr.. Henry Graves, Pail Mall. Londonpue
Usher to the Queen, who has recently presented
to the Stratford.on Avon parish church the win
dow Immediately above Shakespeare's monument
holds himself responsible for the proper execution
OF the work. Meanwhile photographed copy OF
the proposed design, prepared by Messrs. LAYERS
Barraud and Westake, Endell street. London, TO
whom the commission Is TO be entrusted, may be
seen upon application TO Mt. Scnaus or Mr.
Knoeder OF this city, or to Messrs. James $. Earle
Sons, OF Philadelphia, Messrs. Elliott Bakeslee
and Noyes, OF Boston. subscriptions also Will be
received by either OF these gentlemen. Four
hundred dollars for such purpose Is so inslgnih-
cant sum for each OF the three cities speclhed
that We doubt not the amount VIII be raised
immediatel
The New York herald., 1873-11-15
ANNEXATION DIFFICULTIES IN BOSTON.

BOSTON, Nov. IA, 1873.
The petitions for injunctons to restrain the
authorities OF Charlestown and Boston and West
Roxbury and Boston from consummatng the an
annexation OF the city and town with Boston,
came up before Judge Endicott, OF the Supreme
judicial Court, in Chambers this forenoon. There
were present large number OF prominent citizens
OF the localities interested outside OF Boston.
The counsel employed in this question, considered
OF so much Importance to the state as wei rs to
the city by many. are BENJAMIN +. Butler ur he
petitioners OF the city OF Charlest0wn asking the
tioners of West Roxbury; Tor the respondents,
besides the gentlemen representing the city or
Boston, are Mr. Morse tor the selectmen OF West
Roxbury, and Judge Abbott and City Solicitor
Sterns OF Charlestown for the city OF Charlestown.
AS the matter Is entirely formal, and Is only
cessary step for bringing the subject before the full
Bench Tor hearing or arguments, there was
really nothing done affecting the petition or the
replies EXCEPT to refer Them
The New York herald., 1873-11-15

tine most part men or high attainmenrs and great
private honesty; they are happy contrast to
THE "ExTREME LEFT,n
also called the ''Montagnen party because they
huddle together on the highest blocks or the left
side OF the House. This is the red republican and
radical faction, who are only separated by an i'm
perceptible line from the Commune-men OF wfd
views, visionary, impractical opposed to all forms
Of religion and ever ready TO conyuse the country
with dangerous experiments. Some members OF
the Extreme Left,"-for instance. MN. Louis
Blanc Esquiros, Edgar Quinet, Cremieux and Pey-
rat-are men OF eminent ability; but they are not
the less dangerous on that account, and 1t may be
confidently said that n repubicanism is so terriy-
ing thing to many quiet-minded Frenchmen, 1t is
because OF these turbulent radicals, who are the
slavish natterers OF "King Mob" M. Gam
betta Is supposed to lead the "Extreme
Lett" but as q matter OF TACT he only remains
among them in order TO keep them in check. II he
were in power the radical party would ind in him
an implacable enemy. for he is man OF sense, too
fond OF republcanism to feel any liking for men
who have done their utmost to make not only
republicansm, but the very name OF freedom hate
full The Extreme Left" numbers at present
20 members, O few OF whom are utterly un-
educated and were returned amid the confusion
OF 1871. solely from the violence OF their electoral
speeches. At least half OF the 10 have been
imprisoned or exled at one time or another
for revolutionary doings and six or seven OF them
have narrowly escaped being shot or guiliotined.
The New York herald., 1873-11-15
"SHAKESPEARE AND TIE MASKS
Lecture Mt steinway Hall by Mr.. William
Page.

lecture was last evening delivered at Steinway
Hall by Mr. William Page on shakespeare and the
mask, before an audience which occupied about
two-thirds OF the seats. Displayed on the platform
at either side Of the lecturers desk were partial
painting OF Shakespeare two copies OF the s'nask,r
a Droeshout etching, Chandos portrait and a
copy OF the Stratford bust.
The object aimed at by the lecturer was to prove
the identity OF the "maskn from the scar on the
forehead, and, though he did not pretend that at
some uture time his belief in regard the matter
might not change, yet he af1rmed that at the
present time, at all events, he was convinced the
"maskv was genuine copy OF the original one taken
In wax Immediately alter Shakespeare's DEATH
The poet died April 23 1916, and was buried the
25th, SO that it was probable that the wax mask
was exhibited to the townslolk for several days
after Sbakespeare's burial. Kestelstadt took
copy OF the wax mask and brought 1t to Hesse-
Darmstadt. and 1t was from this that we were now
enabled to draw the likeness In our minds Of the
greatest OF poets. This copy bears the scar on the
forehead, and all the photographs taken from the
Arundel pictures also have the scar. The lecturer
mainly based his arguments In support OF his
theory as TO the identity upon the authenticity
made by the German, Kestelstadt, upon
the small picture taken IN 1887; upon the fact that
no two iaces have ever been alike each possessing
some peculiar traits which artists Immediately dis
Germ and upon the direct alluslon by Shakespeare
ne bore. In support OF his deduction regarding
the sonnets the lecturer read the 10th, 11lth and
ll2th, and the third. fourth and fifth sonnets
claiming that especially In the l12th the poet plainly
allndes to the scar In the OF the lecture Mr.
Page humorously dispeed the idea that the STRAIT
ford bust was nything at all like William Shake.
speare. The bust did not exhibit In any way those
evident marks OF intellectually which people were
accustomed to see In every picture OF shake.
speare. IL was the lecturer said, rather too fat
and, besides IL entirely lacked the noble line aments
OF the poets face.
The lecture lasted one hour, and at its conclu-
SION, when Mr. Page retired TO one OF the rooms OFT
the stage. he was visited by crowd OF ladies and
a4l0na
The New York herald., 1873-11-15
TROTTING AT WHITE PLAINS.

Second Day or the Fall Meeting
Blanche the Winner OF the @,26 Race
Tho 2s35 Contest Postponed After Six
Heats, and Leila Blanche the Victor In
the Purse for Westchester County
Horses.
The second day or the fall trotting meeting at the
White Plains Fair Grounds, under the management
OF the Johnson Brothers, was quite successful.
despite the raw and chilly weather. The first event
on the card was the postponed 2:26 race. which on
Thursday in the darkness ended with Joe Brown
winning the first and third heats Blanche the
fourth and fifth heats. and the second o ''dead"
heat between Joe Brown and Charley Green.
There was no betting, the spectators deeming 1t
sscertan thingn that Blanche would prove the
winner. She did not disappoint them, as she won
the sixth neat in style. The following Is complete
SUMMARY.
WHITE PLAINS FAIR GROUNDS, WEsTcHEsTEa ESTE
OF $780, Tor horses that beat 2:2e mile heats
best three in five, In harness; $3.50 to the frst,
$125 to the second s75 TO the third and $50 to the
fourth horse Judges-Peter Nance, George Wood
The New York herald., 1873-11-15
sEAMEN'S PARADE.
Jack Tnrs TO Make n Public Demo nstr A.
tfon Against tho shipping Law.

meeting OF the Seamen's Executive Committee
was held last night at Cosmopolitan Hall, 10 mako
arrangements for the parade OF sailors TO day, IN
opposition to the present shipping law as executed
by Commissioners Duncan. william Jones occupied
the chair. IL was resolved to request All masters
ol vessels In port to display their bunting during
the parade. All who intend TO Join In tue Demon
stration are reauested TO meet In CITY Hail Park
promptly at one O'Clock. AL sailors are invited
The following officers are named TO take charge Oh
the parade rx .uu,...
Grand Marshal--Charles Fox. Deputies-Wllliam
Jones Samuel Lomas, Alex. Livingston, H. II.
Howe James Yarmouth, John Peterson, A. NC
Phearson, Henry Barron, Edward Kruger, John
Froght, August Meitzrer, Charles Schacnt, PetAS
Slmms August Williams.
The New York herald., 1873-11-15
THE BOILER EXPERIMENTS.

The preparations for the boiler tests have been
going on at the government works, at Sandy Hook.
during this week. In the presence OF Supervising
Inspector Lowe and Commissioner Copeland. IL
was intended to test, yesterday, the possibility OF
explosion during the removal OF boiler with o
view OF throwing some light on the cause OF the
recent dreadful accident at Harlem but the frost
was so intense that the pipes were frozen up and
all the time that could be devoted to the test was
taken up In the thawing OF the pipes. The Com
mission starts for Plttsburg oD Monday and all
further experiments at Sandy Hook are deferred
sine die
The New York herald., 1873-11-15
RACING AT PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA, 1s7

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA, 1873.
The racing meeting at Point Breeze track ter
minated to-day. The weather was dIsagreeabe
and the attendance "sparse.n There were three
races run, the 1rst a dash OF q mile and quarter,
the second two-mile dash and the third a steepe-
chase with several miserable jumps. The spectators
relished the running hugely.