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ru,HE Female Psrssoi and Umbrens Mster,' Union
viii hold special meeting At their room, Coopo'
Institute, wednesday evening, Nov. 20. Al are rc
10 he present as business Of importance 10 L
be transacted.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

BUFFALO, July 29.-The Niagara Falls train
of the Erie Railway in collision with passenger
train on the Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia
Railroad about o'clock this evening at Cliu-
ton-st. crossing, about two miles out OF
the city. Two persons. Mrs. Dooley Of Emira and
Mrs. Pierce Of Buffalo, are supposed TO be
fatally injured 10 or - Others were injured but
seriously The escape from death of the passengers
on the Buffalo, New-iork aud Philadelphia tFaiu was
miraculous. The Erie struck the end OF the
hind passenger coacn of the other train,
knocking the end of and throwing the
the passengers caused by the rolling OF the
car. Each Company throws the blame of the accident
the other. An IN nvestigaOn by the authorities
only determine where the fault lies. Most OF the
injured passengers proceeded with the train. Those
seriously hurt were brought 20 Buffalo aud received
medical aid.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
7HE RING CASES.

CLERICAL BLUNDER Is SAID TO HAVE vITrATED AN
INDICTMENT.
A report is current that VIM. NJ. Tweed has
escaped new indictment through stupid blunder
design on the part OF some Official II Is said that Mr..
Peckham Mr. OConor and Others, engaged in the prose-
cuton of Mr. Tweed determined to obtain fresh indct
ments against him. and for that purpose again brought
Andrew j. Garvey before tho General Sessions Grand
Jury; and he testified that he had collected q
fraudulent bill from the city for s2670 in accordance
with Instructions given him by Tweed and other
bers OF the Rng The bill purpored to be for additional
alterations OF the Aqueduct from Ninety third TO One
and is dated Sept I9 1870
Items given OF materials tools and labor furnshed
and their correctness is certified by Wilson Small,
Deputy superintendent OF Repairs and Supplies.
and by Vim. NJ. Tweed, Commissioner OF Public
Works Attached is the acknowledgements of Andrew
j. Gsrvey that he received warrant for the amount
from Richard b. Connolly. Controller. Department OF
Public Works" is written the face OF the BILL is
is said that Garyey testified that the bill was totally
fraudulent as he had done any work on tho
AQueduct furnished any material for It, aud that he
had presented tho bill under orders from the Ring
leaders He had received tho money IN full from In-
gersoll to whom no aitergard the same day. gave
his check for $4,000 On this testimony the Grand Jury
ordered an indictment against Tweed, Ingerso, and
VIM E. King, Tweeds private secretaryj but when tho
bill OF Indictment returned for the signature Of the
foreman. the OF Tweed omitted, and the mis-
take n such WAS was not rectined. Insersoll and
King having ned, the new indictment Is worthless
It having been intimated that Assistant Dist4ct-
Attorney Allen was responsible for lukewarmness ine
prosecuting indictments against certain persons. he told
reporter yesterday that he had taken action with
the sanction OF DistrctAttorney Phelps TWAS the'
In the Office 10 examine the bills ordered by the
Grand Jury and they found any which could not DO
sustained TO say So This was oil that ho could 49,
about the matter.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
FOREIGN NOTES.

Prince Bismarck has granted permission to
the Good Templars to establish lodges IN Prussia.
Henri ROchefort is again to be examined by
physicians II his condition warrants it, he Will be
sent OF in the next cOnvict ship
Prince Jerome Napoleon has asked for
restoration his rank in the French General
OF Division No reply has yet been given him.
The Colonial Government of Queensland,
Australia, has offered, through it, agent in London, to
pay the passages OF 1900 skilled aborers from Great
Britain 10 the colony.
There are six candidates in Greenwich for
the vacancy in the British House OF Commons occa-
stoned by the death OF Sir David SaomoDs. As four
liberals the Conservatives will probably carry the
election.
The anniversary of the independence of
Peru celebrated at Hampton England, on Monday,
BY grand dinner. The Hon. r. C. Schenek, the United
States Minister, and other prominent gentlemen were
present.
A resolution censuring Mr.. ScudamOre,
Superintendent OF the Postal Telegraph Service for
alleged misappropiaoD. failed to pass the British
house OF Commons, yesterday, by vote Of l6l Nays TO
III Yeas
The vessel which landed a cargo of Rem
ington rifles at Fontarabia is which several times
ran the blockade OF the Southern ports of the United
States during the late On this occasion she WAS
commanded by an Irishman aud manned by an Englsn
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, July %, 1873
The employees Of the Board OF Public Works are being
paid off, half cash and hafn bonds OF the denomlna
ton OF $50 issued by authority Of the act for extending
the time OF payment OF special and for other
purposes These bonds bear per cent interest ana
represent one of the devices for raising money by
the authorities here Bonds Of various denominations
representing improvements made but not paid for are
coming INTO general among contractors as sort OF
deprecated wildcat currency.
The question Of salaries OF postmasters Will come De-
fore the Court of Claims at its 7fnll session large
number OF postmasters holding minor officers the ap-
ponments TO which are not Presidential being made
BY the alone without requrinecon-
rmaton by the Senate sending statements Of their
affairs to business firm In this city, and claiming an
increase OF salary The Department holds That Is not
authorized revise the salaries OF posdsters. except
IN exceptional cases, until next year.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
THE REPUBLIC OF SPAIN.

RELEASE OF TIE BISHOP OF GRANADA-sEVILLA AT
TACKED-RELEAsE OF THE yIGILANTE.
MADRID. Tuesday, July 49, 1873.
The Bishop of Granada, who was held as a
prisoner of the in that city, has been released
A dispatch has been received at the War once an
nouncng the insurgents have begun an attack upon
seyila The Government forces In the city were ac-
lively resisting the assault and were conndent OF orV-
ing off the insurrect0nists
The Spanish steamer Viglante, which was seized by
the German man-of-war Frederick Charles, has been
gwen up to the Spanish Consul at Gibraltar
The report that Republican artilerymen in Vaen-
cia have Joined the insurgents is untrue.
seor Polanca Minister OF the Colonies, and the Dep
utes from Porto Rico having conferences for the
rrpose Of discussing the providing for the abolition
of slavery In Cuba.
Carlist force which has been laying siege to Berga
for several days past made attack upon the town.
Yesterday met with repulse and have raised the
siege.
The Unitedstates vce-Consul at Valencia announces
that two Of the vessels seized by the insurgents have
sailed from that port with troops for America.
The loyal troops in sevila moved against the insur-
gents Yesterday After hours lighting they gained
and held leading strategic points in the city II Is
expected that by tomorrow morning the insurgents
will be completely overpowered.
conference by telegraph has been going on between
President sameron and the Valencia insurgents. The
Gen. Makenna leaves Madrid tomorrow TO take com
mand of the army in Catalonia.
Senior CASTELAR, has recovered from an indispositon
which confined him to his house few days, aud at
tended council Of Ministers to-day.
BAYoSSE Tuesday, July 29 1873.
Don Carlos has arrived at LEILA III Navarro, II miles
northwest Of Pampeluna.
The Carlists are concentrating before the town OF
Iogrono capital OF the province Of that name, and an
attach will probably be made soon.
one hundred and seventy cures and other clergymon
have fed from Spain and sought refuge on French terri
tory.
Many small bands Of Carlsts have appeared on the
Spanish coast neag the French frontier protect
sells landing arms and ammunition.
MALAGA Tuesday, July %, 1873.
The 1ghting between the soldiers and insurgents was
severe all yesterday and today The insurgents occu-
nied the Churches San Fleta, San Nicolas, and San
Martin and the Plaza Major. which was strongly barr
caded The troops advancing. yesterday, along the
Alemada suffered severely Iom the rebels the Puerta
del Mar and in the Citadel. After sharp fighting
there Was parley but it came TO nothing Fighting
was renewed and still continues The losses are heavy
100 men being dead already is reported that over
800 barrcades are erected In the heart OF the CITY,
PARIS, Tuesday. July 20, 1878.
The German Government has promised the Spanish
Minister at Berlin 10 Capt Werner TO release
the Spanish steamer yiglante.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGHS ALLOWANCE.
DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMoNs-PRoTEsT OF
REPUBLICANS.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGHS ALLOWANCE.
DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF CoMMoNs-PROTEsT OF
REPUBLICANS
LONDON. Tuesday, July %, 1878.
In the House Of Commons, this evening, the con-
sideratiOn of the Queens Message, touching the
marriage Of the Duke of Edinburgh, was resumed.
Mr.. Gladstone was present and made speech,
urging the grant of the allowance asked. lie re-
feTred TO the numerous precedents, and set forth
the auspicious character of the approaching
alliance ROYAL marriages, he said, rarely
had political or diplomatic significance
in these days. But this union, while its
was one of mutual affection, would be new tie be-
tween England and what some regarded as a hostile
State 1t would cause favorable change in public
feeling toward Russia. No time conld be more sat
sfactory for such an alliance than the present Mr.
Gladstone paid glowing tribute of praise to the
Emperor Alexander for the emancipation of the
serfs He then moved that $125,0OO per annum be
granted the Prince and Princess, and $4,000 TO the
latter in case she survives her husband. In concu
sion the Premier deprecated discussion of charac-
ter likely to destroy the gracefulness of the act.
In the absence of Mr.. Disraeli, the Right Hon. Mr..
Ward Hunt seconded the motion.
Mr. 7. A. Taylor, member for Leicester said he
could not vote for the motion. He regarded the
proposition as unwauanted and inexIsdient, and
declared he should oppose the second reading Of the
bill wherein the money was appropriated.
Mr. James Holt, one of the members for Lanca-
shire inquired whether the Grand Duchess Alex
andrOvana was prepared to conform TO the Church Of
England.
Mr.. Gladstone replied that this could not be
required by the Act of Succession because she could
not be an heir to the throne tie added that to push
this question would be odious and insulting to the
individuals concerned.
Mr.. Newdegate member for North Warwickshire,
suggested that as the issue might become theirs the
question raised was pertinent.
After further debate it agreed that the neces-
sary appropriation bill should be introduced TO-
morrow.
In the House of Lords the motion for an annual
allowance to the royal pair carried unanimously
without debate.
The Republicans of Bristol have issued mani
festo protesting against any in the allow
ance to the Duke of Edinburgh on the occasion of
his marriage.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
EDUCATION.

THE ANNUAL CoSvoCATIoN OF NEw-YoRK UNIyER-
sITY.
ALBANY, July 29.-The tenth annual Univer-
sy Convocatou Of this State began this morning in the
Assembly Chamber. There was a largo attendance OF
persons interested in the OF education including
a number OF ladies. The ConyOeation was called TO
order by Chancellor John V. l.. Pruyn, who atred
in the robes OF his office, and prayer offered by
the Rev. W. ID. Wilson OF Cornell University.
The Chancellor then delivered his annual ad-
dress after which Prof d. s. Martin OF Rutgers Female
College read paper on " The Relations OF Christian
Educators TO the Scientific Problems of the Present
Day" other papers read by Prof Wilson Of Cor
nell University on "Dfferentals and the Methods Of
Finding Them;" "On Modern E1ueation," by Prof.
Cornelius OLeary of Manhattan College; Principles
and Methods OF Education" by Prof Joseph buchanan
of the Eclectic Medical College and on The Science OF
International Law with reference to Peace Arbitra-
tions," by the Rev. DR.. Miles OF Boston.
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF GERMAN TEACHERS.
ST. LOUIS, July 29.--The German Teachers
Convention organized last night by the election Of full
list of officers with W. N Haman Of Louisville Presi
dent The object of this Convention is the promotion OF
general educational interests the discussion OF new
teaching, and the abolition or those which
have proved unsatisfactory.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
CUSTOM-HOUSE SCHEMES.

ALLEGED CONSPIRACY AGAINST ldPOkIEhS'
THE CLERK or EDWARD RoRKE co. SAID TO HAVE
MADE FICTITIOUS ENTITIES TO BErRAf HIS In
ProYERs-THE DEFENSE OF THE FIRM.
The recent seizures by Special Agent Jayno
the books Of importing houses for alleged VIOLATIONS
OF the Revenue Laws has excited much eomnentlh
commercial circles aud is freely charged that IN some
instances seizures have been made through conspiracy
with employees on very slight evidence a"o
apparently for other reason u'" l."
exact heavy sums TO compromise the snits
begun in the Of the Government Inc proeeeunSs
in the OF Edward ROrke & Co., importers OF
eroekery, china aud glassware at No 40 BareiSt" ana
published exclusively the TRIBUNE several days ago.
are sad be specially outrageous. The firm Is one OF
the Oldest the city, having transacted business for more
than 40 years. and until the present proceedings were
begun no one had ever impugned its good name.
Until about year ago, one OF the members OF 'tho
firm transacted its CustOm-hOuse business Thonyoloes
and entries we're sworn oy him. As customary slips
were exhibited showing the charges for transportation
from Tunsal, England. the place where most OF tho
goods In which this house deals are mabniaee"'I 10
Liverpool and from thence to this port Nearly aye~r
ago the members OF this firm to England leayngS
clerk named Clark In charge Of the business mere
power Of attorney given TO CustomAouse oroAer
named Demarest 10 attend TO the Cus'om-houso
business. The foreign invoices and entries were ih
charge of Clark. These being forwarded from
Tunstall came in the absence OF the brm' INTO MS
hands 1t Is alleged and will be the defense OF the hh
in the suits pending, that the charges Tor trans
portation from Tunstah were altered By CLARK 10 "
sufficient extent TO defraud tue Government out VI
about $50 on total shipment Of $4,000 worth OF goods
and these false invoices presentd at the custom
hone while real charges were entered III RED lux Al
the invoice book in the store. After sGibcSht nihper
of these entries had made to make out good ease
against the firm Clark pretended TO his employers that
he had had difficulty with his wife. and that II Woud
be necessary for leave the city, The Lrm parted
with him with regret, giving him a present on b'S
departure.
Its now charged by the firm that instead OF LEAVING
NewYork as he SAID he intended Clark couinunlcated
with Special Agent and obtained from the a'"'
written agreement that he was to receive 0nequarHr
of the sum obtained the rm but the STORY oi tAo
written agreement" is not generally credited Mr.
jayne as is further alleged procured one oi his el-
ployes to act as informer against the hr Their DOCKS
were seized and begun 10 recover the penalty Tor
the ofense with which the firm charged THIS stae-
ent the firm processes be able 70 suostanlaH II lhe
case Is ever brought trial A careful examination OK
the oooks Of firm for several years shows no r1gu
arties of any kind except during the period "heh CaT~
had charge OF the business.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
DEFEATED sWINpLE REVIVED.

TON MURPHY S PROPOSED APPRAISERS DEPAkIMENr
TO DE RENTED-THE CCST0M-ioUsE RING FA'-
oRING THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WITH
THE GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES.
Readers of The TRIBUNE VIII remember
that sone time since there was published in these col
umns q scheme whereby Thomas Murphy ana MS asso-
ciates expected 10 derive handsome profit by pnrchas
ius large piece Of property at Laight ana "fs'-'s'
and selling t to the General Government at great adj
vance for public storage and other purposes. The
TRTBusE's timely exposure, however, prevented the
contamination OF the scheme at the time but 1t IL now
understood that the project has been revived
with even greater determination than before Ihe
property in question Ia brick pullulhg AZ
Iaight and weststs., which formerly used as
sugar ware house Orrefnery The building h dlap-
dated and Ill ventilated the several floors being very
crcupseribed and with low ceilings Before the scheme
to transfer 1t TO the Government was conceived tho
building was offered at prices ranging from $4,000 TO
S5OOOOo but when the CustOmhOuse Ring took the mat
ter into consideration IL resolved that the Govern
ment should pay 100000 for it. Subsequent negoti
TONS however resulted in the reduction Of the figures
to s75O,O00
It's understood now that specifications Of the building
have been forwarded Washington, where she matter
has been unnder adyisemeu and that tue proposition ~
to lease the building TO tue Government at enormous
rental The disadvantages OF the building aud location
are apparent to all have seen IT, the merchlnts de-
ment for the rental there will Oe permanent drain
upon the resources OF the merchants who, situated re-
mote from building, WILL be obliged TO pay enormous
sums for carriage CustomhOuse fayorte and Others
In the absence Of Collector Arthur application was
made TO Acting Collector Leydecker for Information
concerning the contemplated lease or purchase OF hen
Mr. Leydecker said that the matter had been the subject
of correspondence between the owners OF the building
and the Government authorities at Washington, but
nothing had been accomplished yet, aud there would
probably be no result before next May. He believed
the building and location would be desirable than
the present Public and Appraisers Office and after
some alterations had been made would be very con-
venient He understood that tho owner OF the prop
erty was Mr. spoford who had promised TO put 1t into
shape for use. He supposed that If the Govern
ment decided enter the building 1t would first lease t
at q fixed sum per annum with the privilege of pur-
chasing it within specified time. as it had done IN the
matter OF the present Customhouse. Mr.. Leydecker
said that before any purchase like this could be con-
summated, 1t was necessary TO so through great
amount OF preliminary detail portion Of which would
be a formal application by the Collector for the prop
erty and much correspondence with the Treasury De-
parment The Collector had made no application, aud
the correspondence as yet outside OF his Office.
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30

persuade the President TO restore him. left yesterday
with his family, for Switzerland He will return TO
America in the Fail. and Congress meets he
will demand investigation of the charges against
him by committee OF the House of Representatives
Minister jay has taken such an active part in working
up against Gen. Van Buren and in securing his
removal that the affair has become a personal Issue
between the two men, and the defense OF the Commits
soner necessarily be attack upon tho Minister
The investigating committee will not only be called
upon inquire into the conduct OF Gen. Van Buren,,
but also into that OF Mr. jay, provided the evidence
fails to establish the guilt OF the former
No matter how many instances Of incapaclty may be
proved how much dishonesty on the part OF his sub
Ordinates unless IL is shown that Van Buren, HIM
self guilty Of malfeasance in Office had knowledge OF
the rascaty Of his assistants he Will in the end get the
better quarrel Minister for nothing but
gross want Of integrity his part fully proved by
credible testimony can justify the he has
ceved at the hands of the President and Secretary Fish
at the instance Of Mr. Jay. That this treatment
justiabe Mr. Jay is bound in honor to prove. II he
fails he will himself be seriously compromised in public
estimation. 1t is believed here that Mr.. Jay
Will be recalled in November and will thus have an
opportunity of appearing before the investigating COM
mttee. would surprising If the Vienna scandal
revived in Washington should be Of the chief
features OF the coming Of Congress An inquiry
into the OF the American department, once
begun would certainly extend beyond the acts Of the
first Commission and Of Minister and would develop
"iuegularities" of which reports have yet got
into the newspapers. Already there complaints
from exhibitors about the makeup of the jures, and 1t
Is alleged that the American jurors on several
groups the relatives secret representatives OF GER
tain exhibitors in those groups
New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
THE NEW TRADE DOLLAR.

THE NEW TRADE DOLLAR.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, July 29. 1873.
Dr. Iindermau, of the mnts and assay Offices
turned from Philadelphia last evening, bringing with
him several specimens Of the trade dollar coined at
the Philadelphia Mint New-York capitalists have de-
posted $4,000 for the purchase OF the new coins to be
used principally in trade transactions with China.
Dies we're transmitted few days since to the mints at
San Francisco and Carson City. whence the first ship
ment to the Orient will be made by the steamer Of the
lst OF August The Mexican dollar, which has hitherto
the staple specie commodity in commercial trans
actions between San Francisco and the East has In
sequence OF the manipulation OF English capitalists who
control the Mexican banks been reduced in weight and
Size SO as render it's value materially less than that
hitherto attached TO it, the effect OF which will be TO
give the new trade dollar paramount Importance in
transactions and to force 1t on the money
markets Of the East. The Mexican dollar now Is at
premium OF per cent, but the new trade dollar will
command more than that. About 1000 trade dollars
have struck of but they have been principally alb
sorbed by parties curious to see new coin.
THE TEXAS GovERNoRsIuP.
Texas politicians and Federal officials are again as
sembling IN Washington Gen. Jack Hamilton, Post
Clark Of Galveston and State Senator Taylor
arrived yesterday and Gov Davis is expected from the
North tomorrow. Gov. Davis's opponents state that
their presence at this time has no political significance,
but that the campaign in Texas is growing constantly
more earnest and spirited. Davis's friends will make
Convention which meets at Dallas the 10th OF August
while the policy Of the other wing OF the party will be to
adjourn the Convention without making nomination
in profit by divisions which expected in
the Democratic ranks. Throckmorton, on whom Dayiss
opponents expected to consolidate their votes declines
to accept the nomination under any circumstance and
no satisfactory substitute has yet been provided Apart
from personal quarrels the which viii enter INTO
the canvass the revival and maintenance t the
state credit, the extension Of internal improvements,
and the support OF the public school system.
DEATH OF DR. JAMESON.
News has been received at the Smithsonian Institute
OF the death at Quito Ecuador, on June d. oDr William
Jameson q celebrated botanst, aud correspondent OF
several scientific institutions In this country. Prof.
Oron formerly Of vassar College, now prosecuting dis
coveries along the Valley Of the Amazon, will write
biography Of DR.. Jameson, whose death Is attributed
TO exposure while climbing Chimboraso.
THE REPORTED ABOLITION or THE NEW DISTRICT
GOVERNMENT
The Washington Star this evening. In commenting on
the report that tue officials Of this District in
favor OF new mode OF government by q Commission,
fsvoss Ae idea IN long editorial After saying thai