, 1873-12-25

plunder, and that his large pecuniary
acquisitions during Tweed's time, came
from the immense professional business
given to his law firm by hssring infu-
ence. This will probably be found a
sufficient motiTe with the jury for ad-
Judging him guilty Of a criminal pur-
pose If the evidence convict him of Of
ticial carelessness or indifference.
The conviction yesterday of Prince
Harry Genet was complete surprise to
the prisoner and his friends. At the
conclusion of Tweed's trial he indig-
nantly secuted his friends advice to flee
out of the reach of New York Courts.
The penalty under his conviction of OBJ
tanning money by false pretences, is
from one year in the penetentiary to
years in the State prison at the discre-
ton of the Court. and a fins not exceed.
ing $40, 900. There remain untried ins
dictments against Genet for forgery and
larceny.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.--The Senate
adjournment for the holidays without
acting on Williams nomination is ON.
nous Of defeat, because the vote should
certainly have been pressed if the con
firmation had been probable. His friends
outside, however, still feel confident
that the president will not withdraw the
nomination, and thlt the Senate will
ultimately confirm him. His opponents
doubtless weakened themselves by spe-
citc charges which cannot be maintain
ed. and therefore will react. Only two
members the Judiciary committee ac-
lively support the nomination. Among
his present opponents are the Connect
lieut. Senators, who have been advised
by the bar Of that State that Williams
argument in the Credit Mobilier case at
Hartford was so weak as to be a subject
for adverse comment. If new nomin-
alton be made, Edward Pierrepont of
New York is the most prominent now.
The impression is gaining ground that
the Spanish Minister will show that the
Virginius had no right to carry the Am
erican flag, that she was owned in whole
or in part by foreigners sand that her
American papers were obtained by
fraud. If so our governn emf Will with,
draw the demand for the salute to the
American flag on Christmas day accord
ing to the protocol.
The Postmaster-Gene has announ-
ced that he will arrange a system by
which European mails shall be dispatch
ed from New York four times a week on
steamers sailing on any given Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday,
which, according to their past record.
best fulfil the conditions of speed, Sc
curity and certainty.
New YORK. Dec. 20.-The SANTANA
Bay co. enterprise, it is understood,
is abandoned. The failure of the U. S.
to purchase naval coaling station there
is the cause Of the abandonment.
The first section of the Oriental Ex-
peditiion of the Typographical Corps
sailed to-day for Egypt with Professor
James Strong in charge. He will be
Joined by Geo. May Powell, and assist
ants at The mouth Of the Nile in March
and proceed through Sinai, Moab, Ba-
shan, Central and Western Palestine,
Asia Minor and Greece.
ST. LOUIS, Dec 20.-The funeral of
Col. Frederick Dent, father in law of
President Grant, took place here to-day
from the residence of his son. A large
number of old friends and acquaintance
We're present. The body was inferred
in Belfontaine cemetery.
TEN1No, Dec. 22.--Opposition stage
overturned by runaway team Saturday
night Mr.. Jameson of Tacoma was lill-
cd, the dryer is not expected to live.
The other passengers were unhurt.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. 1t has been
know for some days that tho Spanish
Government has furnished evidence with
regard tC the Virginius and her claim to
the right to bear the flag, and that the
President had submitted the evidence
to the Attorney general for bis opinion.
It seems now to be understood in official
circles that the Attorney General has
given an opinion that the vessel had
forfeited the right to bear flag of the U.
S. and at the time of her capture was
carrying it without right and improper
ly. In view of this opinion, our Gov
ernment viii, in accordance with the
terms of the protocol, institute enquiry
and adopt proceedings against the Vir-
ginius and against any persons who may
appear to have been guilty Of irregulari-
ties in connection Herewith. As Spain
has proven to the satisfaction of the U.
$. that the Eirginius had no right to the
American flag at the time of her capture.
the salute on the 25th Of December will
be dispensed with. as now not necessar-
lily reputable, but the United States
will expect disclaimer of intent to offer
indignlty to its flag in the act which had
been committed. From the proof subs
nitted by Spain it appears that the
clearance papers of the Virginius were
obtained by perjury.
A majority Of the Senate are not in
favor of a total repeal of the bankruptcy
act but of amending it in such particu-
lars as will guard debtor from the ex..