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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-01-06

U1BE COMMITTEES OF THE VARIOUS
L FIRE COMPANIES, appointed 10 assiss ~ W u
Hail of Hone Fire Company, Archdale street,
Tpis EVENING, at 8 O'Clock preclst ".
IanR las i. WESrENDORtF, Chairman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02
The Blast of the Trumpet.

Amer II 'tening To sermon from T. De
Witt Talma e, The C1ri ian kFlliQeI'cer
said 'oure,y the great tri mpet was
b own that night with no uncertain
sound; and II any one who listendsd to
its blast never heard Christ's Gospel be-
fore, they heard il then, with fulness, and
sweetness, and power. The secret OF the
Tabernacle preachers success evidently
lies in his natural endowments, his bold
and faithful Gospel, and still more In his
bIood-earnestness.' The sermons and
articles of Mr.. TALMAGE, are furnished
now only TO The Christian at Work, of
which he has become editor. Mr., Spur
geon also writes regularly for it, and for
no other Journal in America. We sup
pose they stand ready TO receive any
number of letters from subscribers and
agents. Sample copies free. Office 1o2
Chambers street, n. Y. See advertise
ment. t..
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02

The officers of the Spanish war
steamer Arapiles, now being COM
rpletely fitted out at the navy yard
in Brooklyn, are very anxious to
get away, having received orders to
take their vessel into Cuban waters
as soon as possible. The officers at
the navy yard say it viii be a shame
to allow her to depart. They say
the Spaniardsr have not recognized
the international law, and they fail
to see why the United States should
be SO considerable when the pres
ence of the iron-clad would be
hostage for the Virginius at least.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02

is under the influence Of his son-in-
law, appears never to have had
much knowledge of the outrages
upon Americans which have been
perpetrated by Spaniards in Cuba.
Once or twice, when his attention
has been called to the things by
some aggrieved citizens, that citi-
zen has got little but insult in re-
turn, This was notably the case
with the owner of the vessel Flo
rida, which was fired into and
searched by two Spanish war ships
a few years ago.
Everything looks war like now
so far as the people are concerned,
but not so much so on the part OF
the government. We scarcely APP
prehend there will be war, how
ever. To the Republican politi-
clans and to Grant, foreign war
of this kind would be God-send.
1t would direct the attention of the
people from the corruptions and
crimes of the party in power; 1t
would occupy their time and pre-
clude the possibility of any more
Investigations for time, and the
war could be made to hang on so
long and in such a way that 1t
would be claimed that it is necessa-
ry to keep Grant in office for a
third term in order to close it up.
The Republican party has taken
advantage of similar things here
ofore, and i'm its present strait it
would be well satisfied with some
hing of this kind. But the country
5 in no condition to endure such
var as we would very likely have
lnder the present administration
THAT we do want is sharp work,
nd a quick settlement of the diff
culties without red-tape or unnec-
ssary expense.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02

IL arrests decay OF vital FORCES, EXHAUSTION OF the
nervous system, restores vigor 10 the debilitated
clcanses vitiated blood, removes yesicle obstruc-
tons and acts directly ON the liver and spleen.
Price al bottle. John q. Kellogg, Is Platt ST.,
n
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02

Admiral Porter, of the United
States navy, has been making some
figuGesrand statements showing the
condition of the Spanish navy. He
. says at present the Spanish navy
has % vessels carrying 40 guns,
q carrying 80 guns, and % carry
ing 532 guns. There are also ten
transports capable of carrying
guns, and 30 gunboats with one
heavy gun each. Fifty-thr,e of
these vessels are stationed on the
, coast of Cuba, carrying $40 guns,
. with 5000 men, all told. The Ad-
miral thinks that with the present
Z, condition of our navy we would not
j be able to compete successfully
with the Spanish. We do not think
r this will particularly surprise any
body. Under the illustiious Borio
and the world renowned Robson
the United States navy has been
to such state of perfec-
ntion that it is utterly useless, and
I'VE cannot cope even with SPAIN
The cost of this worthless luxury
has steadily been increasing under
the economical administration oil
T. Grant, as the following figures, re-
-gceived from official sources, viii
{ show: 1i1- iElii yaL SID .r
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02
United stntes nrd spasn.

Ds'n kdispatch received in New York,
dated Madrid, November 26, says
% that on the 10Th Gen. Seckles, by
p order OF President Grant, deliver
ed formal ultimatum to President
CASTELAR,, demanding prompt and
2 vigorous PREPARATION for the insult
TO the flag, the restoration of the
virginius, the release of'the surviv-
ing prisoners, indemnity to the
families of the murdered and the
punishment Of, the murderers, and
also guarantee against future out
rage 10 Cuba. The demand was
ceuched 10 akind. sympthetic tone,
but no alternative was given. Gen.
Sickles was also instructed to say
that n Castelar, did not comply
with the demand In week he
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02

A Cuban gentleman, living and
doing business in New York, who
arrived from Cuba recently, de-
clares the statement that more than
one hundred of the crew and pas
sengers Of the Virginius were exc
cuted to be true, as he saw it so
stated by Spanish official reports in
Havana.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02

Late reports from the sea coast
Of Greenland are that the fisheries
there have failed, and that the peo-
pie are starving to death. In one
village alone there has been more
than one hundred and fifty deaths
from starvation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02

s1idOf course, the people have no
q right to complain, because isn't the
administration loyal, and isn't this
1.-The best government the sun ever
.yshone upon O. We are paying more
Z than twice as much now for our
navy as we did in 1860, and Admit
raj Porter says our navyis not able
to successfully. compete with the
Spanish. How encouraging to the
people who pay the national expen-
( scs by heavy taxition.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02
1t is the habit of good many

1t is the habit OF good many
p rsons to be dissatisfied with their
employment, or with their pay
This is not the time for anything of
that kind. Any one who has en-
ployment at all, at no matter what
kind of wages, had better stick to
it, for there viii be thousands out
of work this winter who should be
glad to get even few shillings per
week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02

A Washington special says that
an official dispatch to Secretary
Fish has been received, which says a
second attempt was made to assas-
sinate Minister Sickles, and that
1000 troops now guard the Ameri-
can legation at Madrid.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-12-02
'7tesoloy, Dee. 2, 1878.

The superintendent Of the mount
ed recruiting service is ordered to
send all disposable colored recruits
to Fort Brown, Texas, for assign
ment to the Ninth Cavalry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-07
THE RoRKE CONSPIRACY CASE.

SrR: Nv attention has been drawn to an
article headed Alleged Conspiracy Against Importers,
published your paper Of the 9oth ult As my character
is seriously affected by the statements contained therein
respectfully request place in your columns for this
communication. shall take up and answer categOr
eeIlv the charges relating to personally. leaving
other persons to speak for themselves they deem IL
+ NEARLY year ago the members OF the firm went 70
England. leaving clerk named Clark In charge OF the
firm did not 60 England year ago nor did they leave
clerk named Clark IN charge OF their business Two
members the firm went to Europe last year. but James
Rorke the active partner remained in NewYOrk, had
charge Of the foreign invoices aud attended 10 the Gus
tomhOuse business usual
IN is alleged that the charges for transportation
were altered by Clark TO sufficient extent to defraud
the Government out Of about $3.50 total Shipment of
$50 600 worth OF goods these false invoices were pre-
sented at the CustomhUus6 while the real charges we're
entered in red Ink in the invoice book 10 the stcS
This statement is plainly false As it is my intention IN
due time vindcate myself in the courts shall
nothing of this charge except that It's author will be
afforded every opportunity 20 substautiate IT,
III. "Atter sufficient number Of these entries had
Clark pretended 10 his employers that IL would be
necessary for him to leave the city" THIS statement
can be met by the assertion that pretended nothing
whatsoever TO my employers. was under no obliga-
ton to them to pretend or to promise Our RELATIONS
committed the shameful indeooncy Of endeavoriDg to
drag my domestic affairs before the public they are OF
prepared to assume the responsibility and meet
~. Ut Is charged by the firm that Clark communi.
Gated with Special Agent Jayne and obtained from the
latter written agreement that he TO receive
quarter OF the obtained from the firm" This, like
the other charges Is unquafedy false-eVidently So
should Judge from the fact that reporter i'll noting
II down, says that 10 is not generally credited.
Having thus replied TO the charges affecting me- let
me sta te that the attempt 10 make me scapegoat In
this business will inevitably fail. II this firm deem
that their reputation is endangered they had better
employ other means to preserve 10 than the de-
struction Of my character Though am poor and I'M
influential, presume claim the protection Of the
law which, theoretically at least, Is not respecter OF
persons or cringer TO wealth and position. In my
struggle for existence only capital is character
and mean 10 defend and preserve 1t from all assaults,
no matter from what direction they may proceed. /
cannot afford 10 be piOred in the public press
faIser accounts and afathes servant when the fact
is that have been neither the the other AS
matter of Justice ask you to publish this Toe original
authors OF the SANDER Will be answered In the manner
best calculated 10 yindicate me and to teach them
useful lessOn EDWD W. CLARKE
Mem York, Aug. G, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-07
sv,rPATuy WITH BRITISH FARMLABoRERs.


SIR: The. English papers announce that
Joseph Arch. President OF the British Agricultural
Laborers Union, will land IN this city in the present
month His business in America will be TO ascertain
for himself whether not it affords eligibility for the
more numerous immigration Of English agricultural
laborers whose condition in their country is as all
your readers aware, at present so lamentabie.
would respectfully submit TO the citizens OF NewYork
the propyiety OF giving this man public welcome
aording to him the opportunity of representing the
dimensions which the agitation he is leading has at
tained and themselves the opportunity OF hearing
natural orator and honest man. Arch Is at the head
of an organization which comprises scores of thousands
of members and which has been highly useful to many
OF them in raising their wages. and which aims at
pacng persons the level of and citizens
Probably years to powerful is conservatism
with respect to the land laws in England-the unsas-
factory condition Of which is the radical cause OF the
laborers degradation-the elevation of the individual
farmservant can only be effected by his removal to
new country where his services are more needed The
advantages TO this country which must succeed the
advent Of skilled farm-servants in large numbers are
apparent do not suggest any plan Of welcome
There will be time this when believe ii will, my
note has elected the response due TO the Importance OF
tbe subiect treated. H.G.T
Brooklyn, Aug. 5, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-07
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

MONEY THROWN AWAY IN THE STREETS.
ASPHALT PAYMENTS EVEN LESS DURABLE THAN
WOODEN oNEs-ORIGINAL COST OF. THE CON-
CRETE AND WOODEN PAvEMENTs, AND THE OUT
LAY FOR REPAIRS. s-
The interest in the subject of the street
pavements OF the city still maintained Persons are
daily filing complaints in the Street Bureau oil the De
partment of Public Works. asking that repairs be mace
In localities adjacent TO their dwellings. The Health
Board also IN receipt OF NUMEROUS petitions beseech
ing take action in the matter of purifying the road
ways from the generated by stagnant water lying
In the depressons Of the decaylng wooden ana dssoV
Ing plaster pavemens From the assessment lists ana
Surveyors returns embracing the kind Of patent pave
ments laid I'm the CITY, 10 appears that with Two e1cep
tons the Fisk Concrete Paving Company received con-
tracts for laying asphalt in the streets OF the
city. The Nicolson Paving Company were favored IN
the matter OF wooden pavements and the Fisk Concrete
Paving Company in that of asphalt pavements An ex-
animation OF the condition Of the latter shows that they
are even durable than the wooden pavements MI
Tracy Chief Engineer of the Department OF Public
Works. that the Of the rapid wearing away y
to be found in the that instead Of asphalt being
used az o principal ingredient, Ia represented the
resduum Of petroleum. charcoal dust, peat ana other
substances have been employed These materials,
under the excessive cold of last Winter have hardened
and crumbled, and under the heat OF summer some
have yielded TO the pressure OF wheels ana deep ru
have been worn in the pavements The two streets Oh
which concrete pavements other than the FISK nave
been laid Howardst, from Broadway to Mercer7st
paved in 1870 and Eeventhst, from Universtypa 70
sthave also paved in 1870 The former cost 1928 co.
Twothirds OF the cobbe-stones upon which the pave
ment was laid are now exposed to view and the re-
mander OF the street is broken up with ruts and deep
holes To repair this street properly 500 square yards
will have to be relaid and this will cost about sb'o
Eeyenthst cost s2 2O7 L. The street Is badly cut up
oh QiY
dentb tits rougher throughout entire length than
the worse cobbe-stone pavement To repair this street
properly 1903 square yards will have to be reiaid Whch
will cost nearly $4,000.
The following table shows the condition OF the streets
where the Fisk Concrete Pavement has been Iaiu one
original cost Of paving, the number OF square yaiu'
ooding renair and what IL will cost to do the work:
,raxxrs IN WHICH rHH FISK ooscRKrE Is LAID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-07
EDUCATION.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AT ELMIRA.
SECOND DAYS sEssIoN-"UPPER SCHOOLS AMI
OTHER TOPICS

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AT ELMIRA.
SECOND DAYS SESSION UPPER SCHOOLS" AND
OTHER TOPICS
ELMIRA, Aug. CDR McCoshs paper on
"Upper Schools" read last night, animaedly dis
cussod this morning at the general meeting of the Edu
cationa Association by Dr. Tappen Of Ohio, Dr. Wicker
sham OF Pennsylvania DIR. Daniel Reid Of Missouri Dr.
Charles Hammond Of Massachusetts. President Eliot OF
Harvard College Prof Aherton OF Rutgers College, Dr.
NcCosh, and W. I. Harris OF Missouri The preVaiing
sentiment seemed be that there is needed In TINS
country class Of schools between the grammar sehoos
aud the colleges and that there should DO hearuer
sympathy between the colleges and the common sehoos
In the afternoon, papers were read before the depart
ments on classical study" by Prof Jaynes OF virginia;
on Arithmetic" by Prof Mcviear OF Potsdam' N T.;
on Training Schools" by Miss Lathrop OF Cincinnati
on City superintendency," by Mt. Doty OF MehGah'
A paper ON western University Education by "m'
g. Eliot OF ST. Louis excited much discussion on account
OF his statements in regard to the manner OF working
the West"
This evening paper on the Relation OF the Govern
ment TO Education" was read by Prof Atherton OF New
Jersey.
On Friday the Association VIII 90 on an excursion to
Watkins Glen Tie city is very full of strangers The
number of members present amounts to than 1900
and a noticeable feature OF the Convention is the
presence Of large number OF teachers from the South
ern states. Louisiana is well represented by W. u.
Brown colored Superintendent OF Schools in that State
Missouri has a large number present; also Florida
North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-07
TIE DEAN RICHMOND COLLISION.

The decision as to the causes of the recent
collision on the North River between the steamer Dean
Richmond and tho ferry-boat John Darcy has been
reached and Is now in the hands OF Supervising In
spector Low The collision occurred at Pier No. a. y.
r.. on the morning Of May .. Several passengers on
board the Richmond injured but none fatally, and
both vessels we're somewhat damaged. The inyesuga-
ton was conducted by Inspectors Simonson ana
Matthews and full testimony on both sides was taken.
The substance OF the decision Just rendered follows
Upon fun and careful examination and consideration
Of all the evidence the have concluded that
misunderstanding between the pilots Of the Two boats
"a TO the movements contemplated by each rendered the
collision unavoidable Both vessels had been duly In
spected were properly Differed and equipped and wero
in all respects IN strict compliance with the require
ments OF the law.
The delay in opening the investigation was caused Oy
the lack OF legally constituted Board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-07
THE HARBoR MASTERS ExoNERATED.

CAPT. SEAMAN DISMISsE5 THE COMPLAINTS AGAINSf
FROST AND JOHNSON.
The complaints against Harbor Masters Frost
and Johnson have dismissed by Capt Seaman ana
the testimony with the decision was sent yesterday 70
Gov Dix for his consideration. An abstract OF tho tes
mony will DO found below:
The stevedore seeey said that he wifully violated
the orders Capt Frost in dsposng OF Derth anu o
Capt Winchester who preferred the charges tna' no
would be put at Pier No is he would grant tho o""s
Winchester did this for confederation Out NOT ior
pecuniary one. witness also stated that the o"S
was done by Capt Jacob Henious and In reply TO Capt
Seaman said he did not know that Capt Jake's boat
was known as HarbOr Masters boat or OF any otheI
boat 40 called though 1t was so under the old regime
seeey when asked II he had given away the 'o"'ns"i
vessels that came in, replied. can't tell
d R. NoreIl Secretary of the Shipowners' Associa-
ton was next examined as to the reputation OF Capt
Frost among the merchants Capt jacob Heni0us, mo
toyboat agent testified Seeey introduced Hun 70
Capt j. H. Winchester. In reply to Capt fuckers que
ton whether he had made any bargain with Mr..
Frost OF any other harbOr master to DO the "ns no
saldNo sir not with any OF the present Board Of h
Dor Masters" =, -
The basis OF the complaint against Harbor Master
johnson was contained letter to Capt Seaman over
the signatures OF Gibbs Go. and Alfred Dutch SOD
marked Exhibit b." Alfred Dutch. ST. on eSainina
ton refused to oath to IT as true Out maze inc
following affidavit:
some time IN the latter part Of May 1873, accdcn-
tally met Cant III, W. johnson (IarDOr MASTER in var
a. and while in conversation with MIN regirlhg .oN
inR he made the following statement; Il dd "nu1
boat for the bark Ursula aud da every dy OF as
often as wanted vessel, and didut care Ia Tor
ANYBODY" He also said he would XIII any tOWDOaI m1"
who did not do 5 he wanted
Alfred Dutch said that he had no direct proof that
Harbor Master Johnson associated with hessrs
Morton Crazy in the towing business, ana was uhWll-
ing TO swear or bring proof that Capt Johnson had inter
esfed himself In tow-bOas number OF other WITNESSES
were examined, bat nothing was ellcited when "Oun
attff. tn chs
amned BY Capt and denied tue charges against
him. Petitions in behalf % HarDor Masters frost ana
Johnson signed by number OF the shipping metchths
of Southst were sent Capt Scaman nut nos uscu Al
the INVESTIGATION or sent TO the GOvernOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-07
CATHOLIC AND ROMAN CATHOLIC.

TO Tie LdlI0r OF TIC Irt6Hae. ~
SIR: What do you mean by . the Catholic
Church" in your article this mornings am member
OF the Catholic Cnurch. aud proud of my member
ship, in common with hundreds of thousands, as OPP
posed 10 the professions OF Romansm as you are OF can
be- AS such, feel 1t 10 he and Insult 20 all
pon-R Roman Catholics TO persist In calling that the
Catholic Church. You may point me 30 dictionary
CWebsters written by provincial Yankee, and revised
y his SUCCESSORS, authority for pros
titutiDg the word Catholic; but that word Is the her
fage OF the whole Christian wOrld--he name OF the un
yersal Church OF God; and beg OF you 10 cease as
crbinR A. 10 the ROmanist sect Why not call ths body
Roman Cathouci Worry truly yours. ii, ID. JAADINL'
Long Branch, A. u. Aug. 4, 1915
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-07
THE wATER-METER CLAIMS.
pEBATE BETWEEN COUNSEL.

ACRIMONIOUS DEBATE BETWEEN COUNSEL.
James G. Carter, counsel for the Controller.
have moved, yesterday IN the Supreme Court 20
quash the maudamus granted by Judge Fancher ia tho
suit OF NOyaTro against the City Controller for over
Sl5OOO0 payment FOR watermeters supplied TO the De-
parment OF Public Works; but the case being called,
the counsel informed Judge Pratt that lis lost brief and
turns TO the writ had not been recovered ana he
unabl6<to 20 on without pOstponemeut Abraham Il.
IawrenceSgho was associated with Mr.. yanderpoe
counsel for tbefehtor addressing the Court commented
bitterly on the delays inerposed. He said that tho
motion for a mandanaus was made in February, and
postponed again and again the application OF thu
Controllers counsel until at last In june Judge Fancher
drec ted writ to ISSUE and the return 10 be made June
40 But an or pdre order made by Judge ngraham.
extending the time into July, Ever since February
they have been trying get the facts which be relies
from the Controller; and his counsel suggests
motion 70 ouash the writ Surely tho gentleman could
argue that without briefi He certainly would he able
10 prepare one Ia hour. II tri1ing with tho
relaor and the Court make these appliea
tons In conclusion. counsel generously offered To lond
brief aud any papers he oOnd spare 10 his learned
brother.
Mr.. Cartor-rhls "a my motion. and 1t involves tho
preparation OF long brief. .
Judge PrattWhy cannot all the deieuses be made on
the returni
Mr., Carterso they can; but thought it so clear
that mandamus did not lie. thar useless TO enter
upon the trial VI r"estipns OF tct one Of the most sn