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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
A DISCOURAGING VIEW OF OUR NAVY.
ADMIRAL PoRTER's OPINIONS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Admiral Porter OF
the United States Navy arrived in the city this morn
ing. He has been busy all day IN drawing, for
use when called upon, statement showing the condi-
ton Of the Spanish navy. He says at present the
Spanish navy has rs vessels, carrying 40
guns; "a carrying 20 guns, aud "a carrying $50
guns. There also 10 transports. capable of car
rying guns and so gunboats with one heavy gun EACH
Of these vessels stationed the coast Of
Cuba carrying $40 guns, with 1900 men, all told The
Admiral haks that with the present condition OF our
navy we would not be able to compete successfully with
the spanish. lie said the question now at issue
between the United States and Spain that respect
ing the insult TO flag Tho virgnius was
sailing under regular papers, she had got into waters
other than those OF the United States and was Captured
1t was the duty Of the Spanish Government to have
held her fot trial. II she had violated any law, this
Government the proper one 20 punish her for It,
He not conyersant with the views OF the Admins
traon this question az no member OF the Cabinet
had conyersed with him since his arrival.
He remarked in regard TO the excited feeling among the
people that 1t not easy for our Government to
readily respond to their views. The Government had
resi- onsibes which the people had not II the people
did keep their faith with nations the Government
must. He thought resolutions declaring war with Spain
would be offered early next session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
THE FIRE RECORD.

AT HAyERH11I-Loss SIT. Ooo-rHREE MEN KILLED.
LAWRENCE, Mass, Nov. 16.-Haverlnu was
the scene Of FIRE Sunday morning which proves TO
be the greatest calamity that ever befel that city,
About a. M flames discovered In Washburn block,
and In o few moments the whole block was one
sheet Of flames The fire rapidly spread, and
before it could be subdued had burned IS buildings
turning out Of shelter SS business firms, and turning
about 600 hands out Of employment Among the build
ings burned were some OF the leading ana nnest
shoe factories IN New England. The loss VIII
reach t17e,OO0, which is fully covered by Insurance.
The principal losses buildings are: ]. p Gilman,
two brick blocks and wooden block; g. f. Prescots
fine brick block; J. Il. Nichols. brick block George
Green large wooden block 1t is estimated That the
salvage on the stocks, largo portion Of which,
were removed and only injured by water AMI
exposure, will amount to so per cent OK
their value The bodies OF Amos George, .
shoe manufacturer, and Amos c. Heath. All EN-
ployes of Boynton Bros. were found IN the runs
OF Gilmsn's block, and It is supposed third per-
son is still In the ruins. OF the frenen Engineer
Cheney Foreman Little Of the steamer Essex. and Fire
man Hutchins each badly injured by
falling walls, but no fatal results are anticipated
Assistance was sought from Lawrence, aud tho
Washington steamer sent, making the distance OF
nine miles, with two inches Of snow on the ground in
the remarkable short time Of hour. The origin ~
the fire 10 unknown, but the explosion Of a casa OF
cement in the building where the fire was discovered,
was the immediate cause of the rapid spread
AT CONGRATULATIONS, $4,000.
CONCORD, n. H., Nov. 16.-A tire broke out
about O'Clock this morning in the kit factory at Con
toocookvle owned by Mrs. C. r. George, and occupied
by Warren NJ Kempton. The building, with about 10000
kits was burned and the fire spread to gristmill on
the north SIDE owned by Mrs. George and occupied
by George Ketchum aud the south side Ia a saw-milI
owned and run by Joseph Barnard jr .Those buildings
were also destroyed. From the grist-mill tho
Are communicated with a building owned by Mrs.
George aud used upper part csrding-nrn by
Harvey Campbell n Lower, and the lower part as q
capboard aud shnge mill by Isaiah Livingstone This.
with a large sash and blind factory on the nortn side
OF it, owned by Mrs. George and occupied by James
Mcclure and Livingstone. was also destroyed. Tho
fire then communicated with the house OF Edward
Burnhsm where t was stopped. The total losses will
probably reach $25 0O which there Is said to be but
trhing Insurance, perhaps $4,000 telegram waa sent
to this city fire engines, and In response TIE
Kearsarge went up The fre was extinguisbed AFTER
burning about three hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
OPINIONS OF THE LONDON PRESS.


The Times, this morning, in leading editorial,
saws If tho Vrginius affair had occurred during the
ascendancy of the Democratic party, Cuba
would doubtless have been Immediately an
nexed. 1t draws contrast between the
conduct of the Spanisrds in Cuba and the lenient
treatment by the American Government OF foreign
blockade-Innners during the Rebellion. If England
is called nponN to act in consequence of
the execution of any of her own
subjects, there is no reason why she should not
acknowledge the independence of Cuba espe-
cialy if the act would check such outrages. 1t
recommends the adoption of that line OF policy by
the United States.
The Daily Telegraph contains article similar in
tone to that of The Times. Both journals concur
in the opinion that Spain is poweriess TO enforce
reparatioD and that the United States may possibly
be compelled TO intervene, even though reluctant
to do so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
SECRETARY BELKNAPs MOVEMENTS.


Gen. Belknap, Secretary Of War, arrived at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel Saturday morning and re-
turned TO Washington In the evening HIS visit was ap
parenty one OF private business alone a. he dd not go
10 the Army Headquarters here, and communicated no
instructions to Gen Hancock commanding the Depart
ment OF the East relative his action in OF sud
den demand FOR troops that might grow out OF the COM
pcations with Spain. IL Is also known that he held no
condolences with any of the officers Of the army sta
toned here during his visit, and although Gen. Han
COCK was at his headquarters during the day. ready to
receive any instructions the Secretary might give
none karrived. 1t Is reported that Gen. Bel
Knap, who has during his entire Cabinet
career been adherent Of the Cuban cause, said
to personal friend Saturday that at the meeting on
Friday the Cabinet unit Ia favor OF prompt and
strenuous measures In the present exgency, and had
determined to vindoate the national honor In way
that would satisfy the American people. The General
declined to say anything to reporter who waited upon
him as to the object OF his VISIT here.
Capt Wharton OF Gen. Hans0cks staf stated that the
force OF regulars in the Department Of the East which
extends along the from Maine TO Virginia. consists
only Of about 1000 men, three regiments Of artillery and
one OF infantry. He had been at Army Headquarters
on Saturday. but did not know anything about Gen.
Beknap's movements In the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
TEE THORNDIKE MURDER TRIAL.

SIXTH DkY-CLOsE OF THE TRsTIMONY-IhE fh''-
oNER ON THE WITNESS STAND.
BELFAST, Me-, Nov. 15.-The Thorndike muir
der case was resumed this morning, to-day being tho
sixth OF the trial. In opening the case for the defeDse'
Mr. Wallace the prisoners counsel cautioned the jury
against giving much importance to the statements
Of his client before the Coroncrs jury
as they were made In state OF excitement
and Insisted that tho position assumed by the
Government must be strong, in order TO satisfy them
Of his guilt absolutely TO exclude every other by
pothesis The first witnesses examined to-day testhed
the peaceabe character OF the accused and to the
friendly relations maintained with his brother tha
day before the tragedy. The blood on the prisoners
clothing was accounted for by his having thrown himself
upon the grass where the bodies had been laid.
Mrs. Lucilla Gordon 90, mother OF the prisoner,
testified that the brothers lived together terms OF
friendship that they worked IN company on Saturday
before the murder and that John T. Gordon manifested
no dispeasure when tho farm was conveyed 20 Amon.
This afternoon the evidence closed with the ex.
animation Of the prisoner who occupied the stand fob
over two hours He swore that amcable relations had
always existed between himself and his family,
and that the statements Of his threats were false that
substituting Almon for himself and. In fact was fno-
q the % 9 1 farm r s TIE
The anonymous letters TO Miss Edwards and was some
or Sh'' rosSs WITH s eSf ws ever bad nsSns
arranged to leave next day for Massachusetts,s
ON the evening before the murder and was rst awa
by Apna, his niece; after getting her and the little
boy oui without perceiving any he attempted
to his brother. but twice driven back by
smoke; he then gave alarm, and was met by Ward,
the hired mani and neghbor, who assisted IN
was excited: the prisoner acknowledged the
fasehood Of his statement 70 Sheriff Norton and obers
made II to avert suspicon from himself and to atracS
sympathy. His testimony, although given with re-
markabe possessioB, In many respects lrrele-
want and immatertal. As he did not deny committing
the MURDER the declined 20 crosseI-
anime him. Tho Argument both sides will DO Dado
on MOndav.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
CONDITION OLE TIE ARMY.

GIN SHERMAN STATES THAT THE PRESENT ARMY
is ISADEQUATB-wHERE THE DIFFERENT REGI-
MENTs ARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN THE ARMY.
s iBY TELEGRAPH 10 TIE rRIBUSE.i
WASHINGTON Nov. 1G.-lf the Cuban crisis
reaches that point where 1t will be necessary employ
force part either against the island against
spain, OF should IL be necessary even 70 have
an army OF occupation the island the Ques
ton as TO the condition of our army its LEGALITY
&C. IL OF interest. Gen. Sherman, in CONVERSE
tion said 10 absurd to talk Of going to war
this question. He thought there danger a war;
and that indeed the United States not 20
s the military entirely inadequate for our
purpoees--a remark In which the Attor enersl
ooncurs The latter 1t is impossible to obtain SOL
diers enough assist msrshals and In
carrying out the law 10 unsettled districts
Tho standing or the army is vt present about 2s4So
The let Regiment Of Cavalry Ia stationed ut the forts
CALIFORNIA; Nevada, Oregon, ana the Indian Territory.
The I'D and ID Regiments are In Washington Territory
and Nebraska. The eth Ia II Forts Clark and Duncan In
Texas The 9Th 10 10 Arizona. Part Of the 9th is IN
Kansas the remainder is IN the Indisn Territory The
9TH Ia in Dakota Territory The sth 10 In NewMeIico,
and the 9th and 10th Texas aud the Indian Ter
rtory. The let Artillery 10 in Georgia, Florida.
and South Carolina The ID IL In Maryland vir snis,
South Carolina and North Carolina. Company Of the
I'D Artillery s ut Fortress Monroe, and remainder
ia stationed at the forts In New-York harbor. The
Nh Artillery is In California, Oregon, and Washing
ton Territory The sth Is in Rhode Island. Massaehu
setts, Connecticut, and Maine. The let Infantry
~ In New-York and Michigan. The ID 10
In Georgia, Alabama, Fords and Tennessee.
The I'd 10 In Kansas and tho Indian Territory.
Tho lth IL In Washington Territory. The sth IL In
Kansas and the Indian Territory. The 9Th "a in Dakota
Territory The 9TH In Montana Territory. The sth
IN Washington Territory The 9th IL In Esbraska The
10th and ith In Texas. Tbs remainder Of the In
fantry 10 distributed throughout California the Indian
and oss TERRITORIES 0ee seeyOspSsAys hat eops Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17

ACCOUNT OF THE EXECUTION ON NOV. 7rH.
APPEARANCE OF CAPT FRY-sEyKN MINUTES EN-
P1OYED IN KILLING THE PRIsoNERs-THREAT TO
WITHDRAW THE EXEQUATUR OF THE U. S. CONSUL.
HAVANA, via KEY WEST Nov. 15.-The following
sooount of events at Santiago de Cuba has been re-
eeiyed here:
On Friday morning, the 9TH, thirty-seyen OF the
crew of the Virginius were brought ON shore and
taken to the prison. To remain there until their
sution which was ordered for that afternoon. Capt
Fry, a nobe-looking old man, fully head taller
than the rest of the crew, when he met his men on
the wharf previous to the march TO the prison, sa-
luted them all. The salute was returned with
affection.
At 4:45 p. M. Capt Fry and the &c men and officers
were publicly shot, despite the protest of all the
competent foreign authorities. The marines We're
seven minutes killing the wretched prisoners. 1t
seemed as If they would never finish. At last the
sailors marched off and the troops filed past the long
row Of corpses. Then the dead carts were hurried
up and loaded indscTimately with the mangled
remains.
The American Consul has done all that could have
been done. Indeed it was threatened that his
exeQpatur would be withdrawn for his exertions in
behalf Of the prisoners. In an interview with Gen
Burriel that officer yelled at him and otherwise
treated him disrespectfully. The British Consul
also made an Intellectual protest against the execu
hon. II is reported that IL of the victims were
British subieets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17

The entries were Thad. Stevens, Joe Daniels Truo
Blue, and Mamie Hall. Hubbard was drawn. Thad.
stevens took the inside. True Blue next Mamie Hall
third and Joe Daniels the outside: The first heat
suited ss follows: -
pr.t meNamls Hail s Tbad steveps second u, RI e third.
and Joe Daniels fourth seSSi mr' Bio, a Man, h. sec
Bas tr Joe Daniels seoTs isas Sssvss ,S 'Ad sIs . Ia
oBd Thsd Stevens third and Mamie Hal fourth Tine Of heat ise
After the heat pool selling was resumed on an enor'
nous scale, Thsd. Stevens bringing in one instance
s2oO Joe Daniels 800 and True Blue sso The horses
were called for the second heat at sc u readiness for
of at 1885, Another fine start was made, the three
taking the score and neck On the fourth
mile rhsd and True Blue again neck ans neck Joo
Daniels crowding On the last half True Blue opened
gap of Ave lengths which he held In crossing The score,
Tisd. stevens being seven lengths In the rear. Tine
500.
The poohseing was again resumed after the several
heats True Blue being the fayorte. The horses
called for the third heat at l30, aud started in good
style at ass Thad took the lead through the first mile
and crossed the two lengths ahead True Blue and
Daniels running neck and neck. The second mills
was close run between the three. The third mite
was repetition Of the first and second. Thad steyens
leading the score Joe Daniels tapping him the
Of the fourth mile True Blue failed fell behind and Was
speedily lost In the distance. Thad. ran his best ana
parted company with Danel. crossing the score nearly
2os 1857, 1855. aud Eo2 At the conclusion Of The third
heat intelligence received that True buc nsd broken
his leg, and was Q ruined horse.
Twilight approaching when the horses were called
for the final heat, making an A4gregah round OF ~
miles. Thal. Stevens soon pulled four lengths ahead
and w gaining steadily when ne norses dissppss:ed
score 20 yards in advance. On tho second mile Thad.
80 about the same advantage Of his compet-
tor and srossed the score third time about tho same
distance In thu lead Again the elsstef Of hoofs Was
heard down tho homo etrech. and Thsd Htevens came
dsshins through tho mist 80 ysrds In ADVANCE the win
er of the great national 10000 race. Tho enthusiasm
OF the crowd wac overwhelming Tbs time Of the lAss
heat G&t u. It.r SOW -
Nov. Ia-Mr. Chamberlain. owner Of True Blue, sAys
no believes the horse 10 permanently disabled ~ rscss
By tns scedert yesterday. Various eonteotures have
been made to the In which the sss,dcnt %.
lieved that the horse must have eauehs hs fooS IN
hole made ny ecRhsr xEse Rus We q ~ staslS 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
PRETENDED CONSPIRACY.

A PROPOSED UPRISING SAID TO HAVE BEEN DIscov-
RRED TO TAKE PLACE WITH THE LANDING OF
THE vIRGrTUs EXTRAORDINARY ARRESTS
MADE AND MORE EXECUTIONS PROBABLE.
HAVANA Nov. 16.-The Vos de Cuba says con-
spiraey has been discovered in Holguin and the
surrounding jurisdiction for rising simultaneously
Nth the landing of the Yirginius expedition. The
plot had extensive ramihcations throughout the
Island and was to have been carried into execution
On the first of November. Many persons already
have been arrested, and the arrests are daily in
oreasing The Toz hopes that the persons proved
guilty Of taking part in the conspiracy will be
judged in aecOrdalce with the utmost severity of
she law,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
THE NORFOLK AND PHILADELPHIA NAVY.
YARDS =
TIE FLAGSHIP WORCESTER TO LEAVE roI CUE

TIE FLAGSHIP WORCESTER TO LEAVE roE CUBA
on TUESDAY.
NORFOLK Va, Nov. 16.-The United States steam
or Worcester, flagship of the North Atlantic squad
ron, has dropped down from the Navy-Yard to the
naval anchorage Oft Town Point. She will prob
ably sail for Cuban waters early on Tuesday.
LATEST ACCOUNT OF THE WORK ON THE MONITORS.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16.-Seven hundred
men, the full force OF the NsvyYa ut work TO-
day the monitors Manhattan, Ajax. and Cansndai-
qua. They worked from 1880 this morRng until
O'Clock tonight The Manhattan will go into
commission tomorrow. The Ajax will have her
turret placed tomorrow. The Pinta, large tug
is being made ready as DISPATCH boat it is said,
TO run between Key West and Havana. There are
being put on board four bineinch pivot guns.
From New.York the Powhstan and Aonongahela are
expected daily The former will act az convoy to the
Manhattan In the latter vessel the workmen are
gagged IN placing torpedo booms Hnndreds of people
we're around the Navy Yard all day discussing the s
all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
THE SEIZURES OF AMERICAN PROPERTY IN
CIrRA

TIE SPANISH MINISTER AT WASHINGTON ASKED TO
GIVE ASSURANCES RESPECTING THE EXECUTION
OF THE DEGREES OF RELEASE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSE.l
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-In regard to the failure to
execute the DEGREES from Spain for the release Of
American estates in Cuba Secretary Fish informed
Admiral Polo the Spanish Minister here, that Spain
must give assurances that these DEGREES obeyed
by Thursday 9th. Polo asked if the United States
would not wait for answer until the Saturday
following. The Secretary said no; that the Presi-
dent intended TO have his message finished by
Thanksgiving day, ready 10 submit to the Cabinet
on Friday, which is the day for the last regular
meeting before Congress assemblies. Polo was
further informed that the President was anxious to
be able to say 10 Congress that Spain bad really
acted in the matter instead of merely promising, and
that in case she did not act he should recommend
that the United States hereafter assume entire re-
sponsbty for protecting the lives and property of
her own citizens in Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
THE SPANISH OUTRAGE.
,,opr pr,ooDsHED PROBABLE.

MORE BlOODShED IhODADLL'
,vxnxp CONSPIRACY DISCOVERED IN BoLeuN
ARREST OF CyBANs-cONDITIoN OF THE SPAN
ru ,uS1srRY-A DEMAND FOR THE EXECUTION
ar THE DECREE RESPECTING AMERICAN PROP
pRrY IN CUBA.
vo information has been received of additional
executions of Yrgnius prisoners but 1t Is reported
That a conspiracy has been discovered Nr
upr,siug which was 10 have taken
.,a,s In Holguin simultaneously with
Ar arrival Of the Yirginius. Many arrests have
N.sn made and q clsmor has been raised Tor the
.av.rest measures The difficult position OF the
s,.nish Cabinet has given rise to the report
.,., a crisis is imminent; but nothing definite
90 known on this point. In the mean
,,ne. the Government at Washington has
sdcpted course which is likely TO increase
,be difficulties Of the Government at Madrid. Sec
,etary Fish has requested the Spanish Envoy at
Washington to give the assurance that the decree
tOr the release of property seized in Cuba and be-
longing TO Americans. is in process OF execution
The object of the demand of the Secretary appears
10 be to enable the President to give some posi-
fsye statement in his message to Congress that
measures have been taken for the protection
Of American interests. Some light is thrown
sy the statement of our late Consul at Kingston
Jamaica, upon the nationality of the Virginius as
well as upon the object of Capt. Fry in Drawing the
ysndictiveness of the spaniards. In regard TO the
peculiar characteristics of the latter some idea;may
b formed by the exaltatiOn which is manifested in
Havana according to kilograms from that city,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
THE NEGOTIATIONS AT MADRID.
A CONFERENCE To TAKE PLACE EARLY THIS WEE
GENERAL PRESS DIsPkICH

A CONFERENCE TO TAKE PLACE EARLY THIS WIKI
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCH
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1G.-There is nothing new in
official circles concerning the Virgnius. no kilograms
having been received from Havana by the Secretary
of State since those mentioned in Friday even
ing's dispatches. The kilograms from Gen
Sickles since that time merely acknowl
edge the receipt of the late instructions
The conference between Cen sickles aud the Span
ish Minister for Foreign Affairs will probably take
place early this week, and the result will be
promptly reported TO Secretary Fish by cable. No
kilograms have been received conrmatory of the
executions since those of the 4tb, 7h and Sth inst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
EMULATION AT HAVANA.
SPAN DECLARED NOT AFRAID OF wAR-BOMBAsI

SPAIN DECLARED NOT AFRAID OF wAR-BoaBAsTIC
ADDRESS or GIN. BURRIEL.
Havana, via KEY WEST, Nov. 15.-Great anxiety
H. manifested here to see the comments of the
kew-York press upon the capture of the Vir-
ginius and the shooting Of the prisoners. There
is general feeling that it is desirable to
have all the prisoners executed as quick as posi-
BILE. before the Government of Spain or any other
power can get a chance TO intervene although some
of the better feeling portion of the people deprecste
undue haste, and fear that it may lead to serious
results. The Coastancia says: l
No matter how much country has fallen in the last
Eve the Spanish people have not become degraded
70 be frightened by those who might
have pay for their temerity iDsoence the
syent Of intervention We lament the bad sitoa-
tioe OF the affairs of country, bot far
nom being dannted by foreign complications.
Nay be ought to desire them in order 70 lberate
~ from miserable party iptrgues Spain Is not degen
crate All bad passions viii immediately become quiet
when there is any prospect Of foreign The
stronger powers know this and their intriguing pot-
eiabs ought not 20 forget IT. Unfortunately the
spaDards give more importance to the latter than they
aertt.
The Coasta,oia also SAYS:
When the news OF the capture OF the virsinius wa.
received here thought that something would be
tried prevent Inc pirates from receiving their lust
ohsstisement.
The address Of Gen. Burriel TO the soldiers is very
bombastic Describing the chase and capture OF the
yirginius, he says -
TIE forbade belched forth flames instead Of smoke,
going a. her fullest speed She finally up with and
eap,gred the yirgiDus which taken possession Of
with re- - sied cries OF "Fira Espda" from the Tor
padcs .slsnt crew, without the slightest resistance
from the o.hers O0e hundred aud sixty men de-
S,ervd themselves quietly up, having crayenly thrown
ossSosro during the chase the arms which they ought
never 70 hsye gssped, and the military e9upage con
saed to them ~ defend their ignoble cause Tina goes
70 show and 10 confirm the poverty OF our enemies
enor and TO demonstrate their impotence against the
sfmss oi spso, which Providence manifesfly favoTs
The LSsisaaF eonplalps ot the jpexsetBess VI the