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New-York tribune., 1873-02-15
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New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

Docs it not follow that no Reformer
can honestly support q plan for doing the
exact opposite ia plan for taking away
from tho Mayor whom the people chose,
and whose honesty and capacity no
body has ever impugned, the power
TO which he was elected; for depriving us OF
any chance to hold any one man responsible
for good or bad government; for binding the
people as to the real responsibility by dividing
it among dozen unknown Aldermen; for
keeping our city elections under inexorable
political control by holding them at the same
time with those for tho State for making over
all present power to political combination
which, for it's own ends, has already parceled
out the offices, and allotted the spOilsf
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15
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FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY Is. 1873.

Tranquility prevails at Madrid. == An investigation
Is 10 be made in Prussia regard TO alleged official cor
rup,Ion. == A motion made in the British House
Of Commons for treaties TO be submitted TO Parliament
The Senate. yesterday. adopted several amendments
TO the Naval Appropriation bill 80 The House
seconded the previous question the Geneva Award bill
The New-York Stock Exchange scandal was investi-
gated z= Senator Patterson explained his connection
with Oakes Ames aud the Credit MObiler. - Presi-
dent Grant sent to Congress message concerning the
MOrmOns
Judge Boar!man has refused to grant Stokes new
trial a== The Rev. John Weiss lectured 1.-The
Humor Of Shakespeare" =-= The Scaune inry was
completed - Cold 114t. 1ll5, ia Thermometer
100 900 40
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

The opposition which we foresaw would
arise in the Prussian Chamber of Deputies
ont of the events which led to the recent
change in the presidency of the Ministry, has
already been vigorously begun. Specific
charges of corruption in regard to railroad
concessions have been made by one OF the
most prominent Liberals against the Minister OF
Commerce, who was one of the Ultra COnserva-
tive members of the Cabinet oppos-
ing the liberal policy of Prince Bis
marck. AS there is some similarity
between this case and that of the Credit MObi-
lier in our own country, it is worth while 10
direct attention to the result of these accusa-
tions. Although Count Itzenplitz entertalns
political opinions which have just received the
marked approval of the King the latter, about
three weeks after the matter was first made
public, ordered an investigation which threat
ems to implicate some very prominent persons
whom he especially honOred with his FAVOR
Whatever may be the faults of bureaucratic
government, it would be impossible IN that OF
Prussia. for an official to retain his position
after he failed to vindicate his reputation from
even the appearance of corruption.
Polvgamy in Utah is the main cause OF all
uneasness in that Territory. In his message
TO Congress- yesterday the President skllf'liiy
avoided all mention of the obnoxious issue I;
but we must read it between the lines OF that
document. Heretofore, the Administration
has sought to throttle this enormous evil by
arbitrary construction of the law. Such was
McKean's decision, which was so promptly
upset by the Supreme Court. The President
now proposes that Congress shall meet the
difficulty by enacting laws which shall Keep
in the United States Courts all OF the admin
istration of Justice that may bear upon the
institution of poygamy at least, that is what
he means. AS we have often said, the CON
flict between the National and Territorial
authorities is twO-fold. 1t is complained OF
the MOrmOns that. by keeping in their hands
the machinery of the jury panels they make 1T
impossible to procure jury that will convict
of poygamy The other branch of the dlfli-
Guilty is that probate and municipal courts
established throughout Utah by the Territorial
Legislature are clothed by that Legislature
with extraordinary powers, which practically
curtail the jurisdiction of the United States
District Courts. OF course, all this Is denied
by the MOrmons and their advocates. 1t GER
tainly ought to be possible for Congress to
enforce and maintain the laws of the United
States in all the Territories. The President
asks that this be done in Utah.
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BooTus THEATER.-At 3 and st s; The Ticket
efLesve Min.7 W. J. Piorosoe-
BowERY THEATER.-" Paul Clifford
GRAND OPERA HoUsE. AT II and at u; The
Cstartct Of the GAnges"
NEW FIFTH AVENUE THEATER-At II and at s:
"Ahre"
NIBLo's GARDEN.-At II and at u: Leo and
Lolos"
UNION SQUARE THEATER,-At Il and at s: zone
HuDarcd Years Old" MARX SWtA
WALIACK'S THEATER. AT II and at s: David
Garnok." X A. SOher.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Philharmoni Concert.
ASSOCIATION HAIL.-At 2: Lecture. Miss Emily
Faithful
STRNwAY HI1.-At 2: Mills Matinee. AT 6;
ResdiRgN J. N Bellev
ST JAMES THRATRR-San Francisco Miustrels
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New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

On the second page of this issue will be
found, from the vivid pen of Emilio Castelar,,
the brilliant Spanish orator, sketch of his
friend EstanislaO Figueras, acting President of
Spain. Mr.. CASTELAR, pOrtrays a noble char
acter, whose life is bright example of stead
fast devotion to principle, and of confidence
in the triumph of right. Spain has evidently
intrusted her Government to man worthy of
the honor and equal to the occasion.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

Our dispatches this morning indicate that no
great obstacles exist to the peaceful organiza
ton of the new Government in Spain. Every
day of tranquility at Madrid is a gain for the
Republican cause, and the authorities are aC-
lively engaged in the work of consolidating
the Republic. To-day it does not appear a
very extravagant boast of the Assembly that
Spaniards will be able to offer Amadeus,
in lieu of his crown the dignity of being a
citizen of a free and independent country.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

claims ere small and that if the machinery
provided for distributing the award Is COM
plicated, they will never share in its benefits.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

There was general expression of satisfac-
ton when it was announced that Deputy
Surveyor j. l.. Benedict would succeed his
retiring principal-Mr. Cornell. The nOmiDa-
ton was accepted as an evidence of the
Presidents honest desire to carry out the Civil
Service rules III the New-YOrk CustOm-house,
as we'll as elsewhere. But Mr.. Benedict's name
has been withdrawn for reasons not made
public. Is it possible that we are to be again
disappointed in our expectation of good works
by the President 7 The character of the nom
instion in place of Mr.. Benedict may decide
that question.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

Gaffney, the Buffalo murderer, has re-
reiyed the punishment due his crime, under the
law. StOkes's application to Judge Boardman
for a new trial has been denied, and he yet
lies under immediate sentence of death.
These two facts have carried additional con-
'sternation into the cells of those wretched
men who are tenants of "Murderers' Row
in the Tombs The denial from Judge Board
man Gndeed, the whole course of the Stokes
triaD will be generally accepted as indicative
of more vigorous tone infused into the
administration of justice.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

The attacks made on Mr.. Gladstone's Cabi-
net on account of the blunderS committed in
the Treaty of Washington negotiations, have
probably exercised the greatest influence in
inducing that statesman TO oppose an impor-
tant measure of reform. In the House of
Commons yesterday proposition was made
requiring all treaties to be submitted to Par
lament before ratification. THIS motion was
opposed by Mr. Gladstone, but favored by very
prominent Liberals. 1t is one of the defects
of the British Constitution, in common with
those of most monarchical countries, that some
of the more mOmentous legislative measures
may be enacted without the cognizance of the
representatives of the people.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

Very complete lists of the Standing and Select
Committees of the Senate and House of Representa-
tiyes will he found in THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC for
1873 The unusual merits of tho present issue of this
annual have nearly exhausted the first edition of
twenty-five thousand copies within the first week of
publication.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

In deciding the preliminaries of the dis
tribution of the Geneva award, Congress is
obliged to consider these three questions: l.
Have insurance companies any claim on the
indemnity fund.- 2. Shall interest be reckoned
and paid from date of loss of each claimant
or from date of the awardf 9. What tribunal
shall distribute the award among the claim
antsf The debate in the House, yesterday,
was interesting but it gives no clue to the
possible solution Of these questions, unless in
the matter of insurance; it does not look as
If these companies would have their claims
allowed, as it is considered that they made
enough money out of their aggregate business
during the war amply to indemnify them for
their exceptional losses. Whatever Congress
may do, we beg that it will consider that
many of the claimants are Door; that their
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

A gentlo brother, pleading with the Mayor not to
make disturbances with the party by insisting on
his notions about good municipal government, and
writing letters and saying ugly things, informs him
that the open PALM and not the clenched fist, is
appropriate for the present juncture." We are not
30 sure about that. There have been too many open
and itching palms about the government
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

The Cambridge Museum. though not finished is
said to be better working institution than the jar
din des Plantes or the British Museum According
to Prof. Agassiz it is better museum than Cuvier
ever saw. Its collection of fishes exceeds those of
the French aud English Museums put together, and
DR.. Steindachner of Vienna, who is arranging
il, is one of the best ichthyologists in the
world. The greatest living entOmologist, DIR.
Hagar, has charge of the insects, and the
eight laboratories have prominent natu-
rast at the head of each. OF course the amount of
money required to keep up the institution is very
Iarge-to say nothing of finishing it. The Boston
fro brought embarrassments to many Of its wealthy
friends and for that reason the aid of the State is
now invoked, and will probably be given.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21

We refer to the best clothing, which is
selling OF rapidly ct the Vell-known and
popular house Of 10 nston 81 Vance
under the Peabody Hotel. Fhis firm
imports the best goods only, and sells as
low es any in the market. They manu-
facture large pyoFqFtion of their ele.
CANT stock always On band, aaq 70 goP4
customers cannot only guarantee tht
nake A. and quality Of the goods, hi
offer b@gaias Thsir present stock,
which LEDGER reporter eeamine9 TO.
day, Is large, varied and complete.
Wbst DeylIn is 90 New York,
Johnston & Vance are to Mem
phis, only that the former sells goods at
least twenty per cent. higher than our
firm. There 10 no money or economy in
buying 6imsy goods, and none spch are
put on the market by this firm. The new
styles this season are solid, but neat and
attractive, combining comfort and utility
With good taste and elegance in q very
happy degree. AS complete an outfit
can be had here as in New York, Lon
con or Paris. Call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21

$1,000 The Board Of Survey to asses.
her damages, was comprised Of Captain
Shallerosa. OF the Louisville underwriters.
Captain Eaton, Of st. Louis, and Capt.
Reese Dugan. Captain VIM. Elliott OK.
pecis TO have the Augusta here and
ready for business by the first Of the
month,
Mr. Peter Burgsit, a we'll known
planter Of Cat island, Arkansas, was
as near his plantation on
wednesday evening last. A full account
o. inc shove will be found in our local
columns. The deceased was an intimate
friend of nearly all the steamboatmen in
This vicinity, aud they deeply mourn hiA
loss.
The second days experiments by The
Government commission at Pittsburg
was continued yesterday upoa tho ordi.
nary single riveted iron boiler. The
valve was removed and the aperture
closed. The highest pressure that could
be obtained was 2lO pounds. Owing to
the continued and increasi ng escape Of
steam from various parts OF the boiler,
further attempts we're abandoned until
it is caulked. The experiments to-mOr-
row were TO DO made upon the boiler
made in this city of United statea brand
Of iron.
The Legal Tender, Captain John
Elliott, will arrive this evening from
White river with large list Of cotton
and orders for freight, and will leave
Tomorrow evening with return trip fer
all points on White river, through to
Jacksonport.
The George W. Cheek will arrive in
port to-day from Napoleon, end return
tomorrow evening at 5o'clock for Napo-
leon and the bends.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21
LEDGER LINES.

Exposition open every day and night
The Probate Court will DO In session
tomorrow.
Misdemeanor cases occupied the at
tenlion Of the Criminal Court to-day.
Sheriff Doyle has appointed Captain
George Dashiel as one Of his deputies
Read the notice Of the Odd Fellows
Special Relief Committee in another
column.
CALENDARS famous Georgia ininslrels
at the Greenlav Opera House tonight
and tomorrow night.
According to Governor Browns proc
lamation, Thursday next will be a day
Of fasting and prayer.
The Exposition building is rapidly
filing up, and by Wednesday next all
the space will be occupied.
The theater dress circle visiting 6end
and Main street ogler are out again on
the war path. They did not die Of yell
low fever. .nHt|
Dray-driving is carried on in quite too
rapid a pace through our principal
streets every morning and evening. A
few arrests must be made for the sake
Of example.
Mrs. Bowers in her great specially,
Lady Audley." at the iheater tonight.
Marie Stuart will be the attraction at
the matinee tomorrow, and Lncreho
BOrgia at night.
Next Sunday evening a concert for
the benefit of the German widows and
orphans will be given by Mennoerchor
and Memphis Brass Band at Cochran
Hall.
Colonel II. s. McGomb has assn med
the Presidency of the Mississippi and
Tennessee railroad, which has for years
been under the supervision and care Of
Colonel Frank White.
The orchestrion at the Exposition is
having a wooden overcoat built around
u in order to keep its voice up to The
proper pitch The cold weather has
made it h0arse, sqt it will howl most
unsteady 20 night.
In the LEDGER yesterday Mr. R. W
L'eatburne announced himself as can
didate for 70 ELECTION To the office Of
Wnarfmsster Nov that the ice is broken
others will no doubt follow the good ex
ample, and not wait for elaborate and
flattering calls upon them to sacrifice
themselves upon the official altar Of the
country.
Unlucky amateur fishermen who visit
the bayous and lakes over the river, find
it convenient to purchase strings Of fish
from the colored residents of HopeGeld,
and for the SANG reason that ambitious
sportsmen, finding birds yild and scarce
in the suburbs, call at the game stores
and purchase a dozen partridges WHICH
are carried home and presented to the
better half as the result of a days glo-
rious sport.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21
AaUSaaENTs

New MEMPHIS lHEATER Camille Sas
the attraction at the theater last n,ghl.
The various scenes IN tho role were
finely and attractiveIy presented by
Mrs, Bowers Tie play itself is not
calculated 10 awaken Ia the human
breast ggghF save pl!y aqd eomgaqs"a
for the uniortunayo heroine. The death
scene was atieotingly and effectively
presented, asd drew from the audience
the most tumultuous applause. To-
night a much more attractive drama
will be placed on the boards, Lady
Andlsy's seeYst, in which Mrs. Bowers
has been pronounced unapproachable
by the critics. This being fashionable
night with our play -goers, the theater
will present a brilliant appearance. At
tho matinee Tomorrow Marie Stuart will
be presented, and al night the sttTae-
ton will be Lucretia Borgia.
TIE MINsrRELs. -Callenders Georgia
Minstrels opened up three nights en-
gagement to a large audience at the
Greenlaw Opera House last night. The
colored minstrels have received the
highest encomiums from the press and
the pubic both in ms county and in
England. Not long since they gener-
ously gave an entertainment at Pixies
Opera House, Cincinnati, for the benefit
of the Memphis sufferers, and realized
from it large amount. The troupe
contains bns soeaists anu gool muslr
clans, forming a combination Of talent
not often presented IN our S ".iS ina
specially performances are excellently
yell presented, the entire performance
being comparatively new and indeed lar
better than the usual attractions. A new
programme will be presented tonight.
There will be matinee to morrow.
WIRES OPERA sE.-This attract
i've little place Of amusement is once
agsin open to the public. Manager
White has SECURED the seryipes Of q 6np
variety troupe, consisting of the
following stars: Mile Annie Hin
die, the Little General, Little Pop
sey, Mile, Sallie, Lillian Howard, Grace
Garland, Mile Emellne, Maud Lewis,
Mile Rosa, Lille Melville, Lizzie Renow,
Mollie Williams, Carroll and Sisson,
Frank Steele, Sig. Columbus. The pro-
gramme has been carefully selected by
the manager for to-Dights performance.
The specially acts Of Annie, the great
Hindle, are received nightly With up
roarious applause.
OLYMPIC THEATER The old Wash
ipgton street Olympic attracts crowds
every night. The meg people are all
artists, the dancing and vocal ex-
ercises being extremely good. Among
the leading artists are Misses Lizzie
Whalen, Lou Fielding, Lizzie Buchanan,
Lizzie williams, Mile Coleman, MesSrs.
Gaslin, Melville and Mendel. These
form a combination of talent appreci-
ated by the public. Manager Buchanan
presents most attractive programmes
every night, and will add to the strength
Of his theater by introducing new peo-
nle every week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21
FIRE THIS MORNING.
Residence of Colonel II. n. Davis
ON Vance Street, Destroyed.

Residence of Colonel II. n. Davis,
ON Vance street, Destroyed.
At eight o'clock this forenoon the ele'
CANT brick residence Of Colonel +. s.
Davis, on Vance street, was partially
destroyed by fire. Colonel Davis is alb
Sont from the city in New York at the
present time. Mr. Thompson, CONNER
cial editor of the Avalanche, resided In
the house at the time. The greater por-
ton Of the furniture was saved, as the
Ere originated in the upper part Of the
building and from defective Aue. The
building and furniture were fully in
sqrsd. The actual loss suffered amounts
to sboat twenty-five hupdred dollars.
The building vas insured in the Missis.
SIppl Valley, Washington, and Planters
Insurance Companies to the amount Of
Two thousand dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21
ASSASSINATION.
rec s ssss; s.s s.is Ss gS g.: !"

Pete HuTgett Killed and DR.. W.
q. oodby severely wounded.
Late last Wednesday evening Peter
Burgett and DR.. W. @. Godby, planters
near Cat Island, Arkansas, twenty-five
miles below the city, were riding toward
the house Of the former. when they were
fred upon by party Of men, who were
concealed in ambush behind n house.
Pete Burgett was instAntly killed, eleven
buckshot having pierced his body. DIR.
Colby was severely wounded, and had
his horse killed under him. Two men,
A. NJ. Scheduled and Frank b. Smith,
are suspected as the guilty parties, and
since the shooting both are reported TO
have left for parts unknown. There has
been a deadly feud in the neighborhood
for some time, aud a row was generally
expected. II was understood that all
parties went armed, and that a collision
was imminent at almost any time. The
authorities are on the track Of School
field and Smith, who will. in all proba'
bility, be arrested.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21

The market this morning was quiet
but frm, With prices stiff and tending
upward. The dispatches from New
York reported that market 6rm, with
sellers asking higher prices-middlings,
Isle. The dispatches had a correspond
ing effect on the market here. and on
the receipt Of The above factors we're
more buoyant as6 frm in their views,
aad we're asking full rates. There vas
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21

a fair demand. and several buyers who
had orders 10 on we're active In purchas'
ing, fearing further advance. The
market at noon presented an active ap'
psarance. A good feeling prevailed in
the market, which exhibited a better
tone than tho opening Of yesterday, as
operations we're made with more conf
dence. We learned Of sales Of nearly
Goo bales at the following quotations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21
NrwOaLEASs, November 81. 1880 am. Go

NEWORLEANs, November II, ll;sO a. Got
ton i arm. With a good demand. Middling,
l53So sales 90; receipts. -.
Wv Nos, Aoyvmper2J loi2a r cottop
Open. srn. with self asking higher rates,
idol ng. $50. ,aie- Tor Janvss az Zoe
r brnar Is 5-lGoi Doee Der 1855 49,.
Ig;lO p. m. -CottoN 's firm Middline. l5ISc
sales spnners, .07; last evening. 1855 bales.
Future sales for January l5Ac; February
l6c Novon Der. l51s'; December, IS S.lec.
uvEkro0L. November /; 20 ,.h. 70 ton
qeens quiet g''s'| s5Ss'4d; 'es s. 81.
sS5Sd
~ ootruu Is dull. Uplnnds. 81 as1sd ;
Orleans s149S1sd. sales, 1890 bales, Of
which 2900 were for export and speculation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21
Rest in the world.

Jimmy Corwin. the ciever and enter
prising news dealer in the new Bethel
Block, keeps al the city papers, the
leading dailies, Weeklies aud magazines
Of the country on hand At al times.
Give the worthy youth q call
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-21
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

pUBLIc LEDGER 0EFIeE,
MENPHIs. TENN. November 81, 1873,
MONEY
The money market continues quiet
and inactive, with little activity in hnan-
cial circles aside from the regular local
business Exchange is in fair supply
New York, &c discount; Boston and
Eastern points, &c off; New Orleans, &c
of. Brokers we're offering lOslC9lO9 for
gold. Silver, lO2@lOs. City warrants
and bonds remain quiet, with no trans
actions County and State indebted
ness continues dull and in light request,
With quotations nominal. There is
nothing doing in Arkansas aud Missis-
sippi securities.