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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
FOREIGN NOTES.

NJ Fournier, the French Minister at Rome,
has presented his letters Of recall and taken leave Of the
King Of Italy.
A special dispatch to The London Daily Teie-
graph France has given satisfactory assurances 10
Germany relative to the hostile pasoraIs OF the French
bishops.
Lord Russell, who consented to preside at
meeting TO express appreciation OF the measures In Pru
STA against the Roman Catholic Church, In letter 10 Sir
George Bowyer gives the following explanation OF his
motives 81 conceive that the time has forcsecn
by Sir Robert Peel when the Roman Catholic Church
disclaims equality and will be satisfied with nothing but
ascedency To this ascendency openly asserted TO eH
tend TO all baptized persons and therefore Including our
Queen the Prince OF Wales bishops aud clergy, re-
fuse submit. The autonomy Of Ireland Is asserted at
Rome. decline the Pope's temporal rule over Ireland"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
DECEMBER WE1TifER.
SNOW AND ICE on THE HUoSos.


POUGuKEEpsrE, Dec. 29.-Eight inchcs OF
snow fell along the Hudson last night and is mort fns
but the weather night is comparatively mild Fcs"
entertained that tho ice crop this Winter VIII Do
partial failure Last Winter at this time Tho eo WAS
hes thick and many OF the housss were half full A.
yet Ice cutting begun any point and p"ndrois
of men aud boys waiting for employment.
HEAVY SNOW At HARTFORD.
HARTFORD, Dec. 23-There was a stcaiy ihi
OF snow this city from Saturday morning 10 soHd'T
forenoon. following considerable storm on Fif'ay'
Tho weather cleared this afternoon. Tde dopth Of -so~
a level is from ~ TO 2. inches.
SNOW STORM ~ MAINE,
BRUNSWICK, Me-, Dec. 2S.-A severe NORA
east snow storm has prevailed since o'clock ast nisIt
About SIX inches have fallen and It IA stu showing
The wind blows a gale. and the snow drifts sadlI.
CANAL NAVIGATION CLOSING.
3 ALBANY, Dec. 2r.-Thc following dispatch
has been received by Auditor Dayton frosi Commits
sioner Barkley
that through from Utica, eleven IN nunbes locked
into the river here this morning They expect 70 81"
through to HewYork. nave teiexrap1ed olpsraAtonu
ents to draw of the water and 10 into Winter }vSse
GOVERNMENT WEATHER REPORT
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE or THE CHIBp 3IGsAL ofrcsht
Synopas for me past "a hours.
The storm which prevailed on the New.
and is now apparently central ia ths
Gulf OF St. Lawrence, where brisk westerly winds Win
continued stormy weather prevail .,
Iight 10 fresh winds. with clearing weather and iowsr
temperature. reported from New-Enssnd and 'iss
Middle States.
GENERALLY cloudy weather and areas Of hight snow sad
fresh brisk southery to westerly winds ace ropor"d
from the lake region. -
The temperature has fallen with continued clesr
weather and light winds the South Atlantic states.
while IL has risen slightly with continued clear wesher
In the Gulf States and thence nothwsrd to the ono
Valley. -
The temperature has fallon with increased pre.surs
and cloudy weather in the Northwest except IN Iowa
and where the temperature has risen aud clear
weather prevails.
Probabilities
For the Southern States OF tho Miss3sipp kver.
generally clear weather Will prevail VITA hgnt " ftesh
variable winds and continued low temperature
For Ne,c- giand and The Middle S1tas l,ThO fr.sh
northceseriy and south westerly vtnds, nth eonntss
mad, rII, rIan9nio
For the lake region. fresh 10 brisk southcriy ana
westerly winds, with generally cloudy weather. lower
temperature and possibly area OF light snow
For the Ohio Valley, 5Outherly winds yeering 10 WON
erly with temperature and generally far woathe
For the North West. decidedly lower temperature.
with northery to westerly winds ana less oloudiness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
HIGHER FREIGHT RATES.



WEST WILL IMPOSE on JAN. /.
For some time past the subject of an in
crease OF freight rates to the West by the trunk lines at
the Newfork Central, Erie, and Pennsylvania Railroads
are known has been discussed by the officials of the
roads mentioned. Heretofore the rates have been
raised when navigation the lakes closed. as
then the competition by steamers is abruptly ended.
It understood that this year tho opposition of the
Grand Trunk Railroad OF Canada aud the Vermont Cen
the rates to and from the West The rates into
effect from Jan l. The following is comparative state
ment OF tho old and new rates for tho i've classes OF
freight per 100 pounds:
To Cleveand-Od rate, 20. &C. 49, 80 49, new rate. S.
80. 40. 80. 30.
To Clnclnnati-od rate TO- 81, S. a. 81; new rate, o.
To Indianapolis rate. Il, Co. 81 49, So new rate,
%, S5, II, 81, a.
To Lo9isyile-old rate. &c. ST. H. IS. a; rate 1la.
10 ST. Lcgis-od rate 81, 81, TO- 81, 49, rate, las
ZIG, 81, 70. Gl
To Qnlncy-old rate o. o. TO- g. 49, new rate, l2S 49,
81. 10, 81.
70 Chcagoold rate rs, TO- CO. 49, So rate, 100, 90
10. 90, As.
70 Detroitod rate S. 49, 49, 3d. IS; new rate 20. g.
SO, AZ, 81
To Toedo-oid rate 49, 81 &C. 49, %; new rate, II, g.
90. 40, 50.
West The increased rate been anticipated for
time past, and therefore will not much surprise
In consequence OF this belief large quantities OF freight
have been sent forward during the past two or three
weeks and 1t Is probable that shippers WILL during the
next three days forward all the freight they can In
order to take advantage OF the old schedule OF rates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
.rorIcE CAPTAIN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

While Sergeant Collins. of the Staten Island
Police sitting at his desk IN the police station
stapetou on Saturday afternoon, ha hesrd the
report OF pistol coming, 1t appeared from
the Captains private office. Hurryng TO this
room he found Capt Hoorook lying the floor
and blood flowing from q wound in his breast.
Near him was found revolver. with which the wound
had evidently been inflicted. A message sent TO the
wounded mans wife TO come to the station. Police
Surgeon Lee soon arrived aud made examination OF
the wound The ball discovered TO have entered
the left breast, and lodged In the region of the
heart or perhaps penetrated its lower part.
The wound was pronounced fatal both by Police-sur
geon Lee and by Dr. Fnney, VINO also called Ii
but he survived through the night aud yesterday Sur
geon Loo said that the wounded mans condition
more favorable than had been since he had received
the wound although there hope OF his living but
few days at the most. From.9so'eloek until the time
when the report was heard. ne had been
engaged in writing letters, and his associates
Ut the office say that they know of
cause for his suicide either that morning during
previous time and content 60 give the simple facts
paper his pocket containing the statement that no
but his wife knew the for the act, aud say
the statement Ia untrue The most probable oxpana
ton OF the which lei To tho Attempted suicide Ia
given by officer OF the police force, who was ssso
ciated with Capt. Holbrook In this city before his
moval TO staten Island, aud who has known him init
matey for many years. He stated that the Captain Is
Que Of the most faithful and ofcient oficers
neced with the pooe force aud the only defect his
aAAgastex u Ns sseNysaesA u snI charge Of neglect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29

..-..,r. rrono 10 de Cuba and disappearance
,ru, Tppusx correspondent, Ralph Keller were ob-
tsined u.
1,ec a and he seemed TO be very happy anu peased
9TH h,s prospects He also spoke OF his intimate rea
- ,,n some q, the snansh officers On the follow
60 Tbursasy he presented himself on board the Juniata
"a, :. very early hour and asked TO see the captain.
Cant Braine rece ed him. and MI keeler tod MIN that
80 vas flying for life that be was oeset by enemies.
and that spies 7-ere DIGGING his every movement.
n. said that he had been obliged to
,rovn about from one room 10 another In
,nis hotel as these spies had continually
,ouoved him, always taking the adjoining room.
Can't Braine offered TO receive hr1 on board and
10 allow him TO mess wite the midshipmen in short
made him free OF the ship Ia every He stayed
hoard for short time, seeming TO pick up fresh sprit5
and then showed q desire to go on shore again.
He had made specific request for passage North
The captain in Offering him refuge hal stated that II
ne was frightened he had better stop board that
he appeared TO have involved himself in way. IL
would be right for him to go shore again, for he
might bring fresh trouble upon himself, and he, the
captain. did not want 70 have another case upon his
hands Mr. Keller went shore, however. and at the
onsus office told the Consul and OF the officers OF
vessel that there nothing going on in Santiago
de Cuba except that the Junata would be inevitably
ordered NORTH and it good chance TO get to Key
west
Mr. Keeler then decided to 60 TO Havana upon the
next opportunity, by the steamer to Msnzanlo and
aaban6 and thence by rail Until that steamer started,
he decided TO remain board of the Juniaa. Both Mr.
OGrady and himself were allowed to shore freely.
Mr.. O'GTadv states that he mingled freely with the
people, receiving no inciviiities and hearing neither
nUttered open threats. There some little
scOwlng among the Volunteers. He thought the mass
OF the people CUBAN sYmpathizers Upon the
morning Of the day when the steamer was to start,
probably the lh Mr.. Keller went shore TO the Con
sus Office 10 prepare his dispatches. He then seemed
very cheerful and not at all OF trouble
'In the course Of the evening, the COnsuPs clerk,
DIR Puente. accompanied him board the steamer and
raw him of. The next that heard was just before
abe sailing OF the Junista the 18TH whom the Ameri-
ran Consul. Mr.. Young received dispatch from the
American Consul at Man ranlc. The captain OF the
steamer reported the fact 81 Mr Keeers disappearance
during the night. He hAa alsc deposed tina. his be-
nsvior had appeared eccentric ing the Soyage, and
chat several Of the thou ght te out Of his
and HIS effects we're handed 20 the Consul together
With small sum Of money found in his state-room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
LATEST SHIP NEWS.
lfor other Ship Sews see Second Page

ARRIVED.
Steamship Aib.msre Reel Norfolk sh nise hnt 10 OH Do
steamship Go.
Gen Barnes Cheesman savannah Dec 20 With mdse aal
pass w. X 0sruoD.
Steamship Georgia Croweu Cbseoo Dee 90 With mise ad eas>
To J. w. Quintard Co.
Steamship Richmond Lawrence. Rchnont cT Point md Norfolk
with pass TO Old Dominion Steamship TO. .-.
Ship Gasgos Mcfssnd Lonion. Nov H. With adsa
to Henderson & fjro. Ia snchored on the bar
Carl Ange tSorw Olsen. Aleanira Oct - Nth
Dah Co. vessel funcb, Eiye Co ID aachori "a Sbe bar
FOREIGN PORTS.
orRgurow~ 28Ths Gulon steamship Wyonag. IRON Nsv
Yorx Dec. Is. arrived this evening.
DOMESTIC PORTS.
BoSros 2S-Aues, Flag from Charsessos ans
Baltimore.
CBaRLKsroS g. c. Dec. 2sArrved. schr Msry Power ron
Now lork for Savannah PARTIAL. dismaste on the
Sailed Gull. FOR Bsmors brig h.
C. Roosevelt schrs Unsl for Geogs Tor
Beaufort s. &. II. h McCsaley, for jacksonville. -
SAyAsSAH Ga 2SArse ship Border Qhetsn from New
castle Herman Lyngston from New York. Sailed
ships Pioneer Phsdephs for Bsmoe Magnolia foe
Montgomery for New York ships CsA HAYS Tor LAYER
pool; Regiua for Bremen bark Hope. for Galveston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29

ns his duty Plseed IN charge OF Staten Isis"d With
only 80 men under hts command. no mas oeen wncus
unable 70 satisfy his ideas VI proper 9es sesa
cism of cass who are Mways only TOO glad 70 naS
fault with faithful officer Although ne received s
support of the respectable part OF the couimaW
by his enemies annoyed him exceedlsHy ano innussS
very unhappy state OF mind. HIS TRENDS ssser. ..
for many years life hss been very sunsp
one. Capt. HOibroOh ~ years. old. ana s r,o irD
OF two daughters. one Of whom "a me ware VI ""''
keeper In BROOKLYN. where he formerly iivoeS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
MEXICAN RAILWAYS.
MEXICAN RAILWAYS.
ACTION OF THE MEXICAN CONGRESS - CHANCES or
TIE AMERICAN COMPANIES.

ACTION or THE MEXICAN CONGRESS s. CHANCES or
THE AMERICAN COMPANIES.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. G.-The officers OF the
Mexican National Railway in this city have received
telegram from Mexico, dated Dec. 81 announcing that
Congress, which was to have adjourned Dec. IT, had
voted TO extend session thirty working days to con-
slider the railway question: and decide to which OF the
three companies money subsidy OF $4,000 per mile for
narrow gauge mile for broad gauge should
be granted 1t will be remembered that President Lerdo
recently reported in favor OF socaed Mexican com
papy composed OF fourteen native merchants; bat II
was nimated that such action not to be considered
inimca to the American companies, but as basis OF
desired fusion Congress. doubling the financial ability
OF the native company, does ready to confirm
the proposed contract with it, and as desire for early
railroad construction Ia strong throughout the country.
iris s possible that during the next thirty DAYS OF the
session devoted to this business. concession may
be awarded to one or the other OF the American COM
pauics-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY PERSONS ARRESTED
SQUAD of 100 policemen. under the com

msnd of Inspector McDermott and several deteotyo&
entered the Union Assembly Rooms at Grand anu
Eiizabeth-sts last night. and arrested tue persons
found Within who were dancing at tue e'mo'
200 men and 50 women. Tho nan u
the resort of thieves and prostitutes, whose
dsorery conduct greatly annoyed residents IN the
nelghborhood for months past. Tho prisoners were
ali taken to Police Headquarters aut subsequently,
locked nm in ts cells and in the cells the III Ghth AMI
Fifteenth Precincts Station houses Tue pictures o.
nearly all the arrested will De taken To-day ana
added to the Rogues' Gallery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
OBITUARY NOTES.

The Rev Father Maher of MorristOwn, Penn,
dod suddenly yesterday in that city.
Miss Elise Holt, coincidence. died last night
q tbs Robinson House. Pittsburgh, after three
haess, OF typhoid pneumonia.
Col. Daniel W. Teller, who died in this city
% Friday. at time a wealthy merchant. ana
caused surveys to be made AT his expense for q
canal across the Isthmus OF DsrIen.
The Hon. William 5. Patten, who died in
Preudsncs on Saturday, was a. years cashier OF the
Bank 10 that city and had been for
yosa Chancellor Of Brown University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
GENERAL FOREIGN NE VS..

THE REPUBLIC OF SPAIN.
CONFERENCE BETWEEN LEADING POLITICIANS
MADRID. Dec %, 1919.
CASTELAR,, Salmeron, and Figueras held con-
ference yesterday The Correspondence thinks that
will result in complete agreement but the Impartial
and DiariO say an understanding is impossible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29

M. Gerald Massey has been lecturing in the
vat With great success. 10 Buffalo his audience was
sAs largest Of the season. and there as well AZ in
Lsago be was resngaged for another lecture before
ssssms the platform. He makes tour through the
SshssAnd States In January. and deyotes the month
=, otaAry 70 the West. probably extending his Jour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
BURIAL or FRANCOIS HUGO.

PARIS, Dec. %, 1873.
The civil burial of Francois Hugo took
place today. NJ. Louis Blanc delivered funeral ora
ton at the residence OF the deceased Victor Hugo
and all tho Leading Radicals of Paris were present
long processon followed the remains to the place Of
intermeDt.
Upward OF 10000 persons followed the remains to the
grave to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29

About Biters-At certain periods Of lie tonic sscessity
but tperr danger smuants that isjur- the s
while giving relief To oa'iso h iod oeesene 80
pablo slcoaoc poisoa Dr Geeoe The
rrsESsrrp nesr, thirty years for Ds
complaints Sold everywhere joss hsnSL
CUsaas Co. Propretors AMI College place. Sos York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29

The National Crop Reporter publishes corrected
returns Illinois, Minnesota ws'onnn n"o lows
Ohio T,npese Kansas ami inlns reference 20 ths sas
Div OF hogs sko~ng that the o number M
tue States named eight ial oaa'en1i per e's @ ~ "
AZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
Bakers Chocolate.
4 ,oa ash The gg,r vanilla Chocolate, ge. BAKsR'A

Thousands of Ruptured oDes hsvs besn o.rnsse.n,
horrible springs psis and kI
BL,ric Truss 5J Bro,tw soi b cured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29

Baker, Chocolate.
eAr bad s insst % your grocer ar
nisnux W. BAasx COS Breakfast Coeoa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
HEALTH OF THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

BERLIN. Dec. %, 1873.
The condition of the Emperor's health to-
day ID very satisfactory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
EASTERN ENGINEERS NOT DISAFFECTED.

THE STRIKE NOT AUTHORIZED BY THE BROTHER
HoOD-ITs EXTENSION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AGENTS NOT SERIOUSLY ALARMED.
The strike of the engineers on the Western rail-
roads leased and operated by the Railroad
Company il watched with much interest here O. at
points further West the strike continue very there
will DO freight blockade, and the agents here will be
compelled to decline TO receive through freight until the
strike is ended and trains running again 1t 10 not be-
heved. however, that such contingency Will arise.
As the extent and importance Of the strike among
western engipeers has brought out inquiry and
as to its extension eastward, TRIBUNE
reporter called upon representatives Of leading rail-
WAYS and obtained the views OF chiefs among the
engineers Of this section. The railway officials are con-
ndept that there ground for apprehendng similar
movement this vicinity and the engineers themselves
confirm this view and state moreover that the strike In
the West ia as yet unauthorized by the Brotherhood
which includes of the engineers in this country
Col j. L. Gosser, agent OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company at No 9f broadway. said that the strike
caused by reductions in pay. which he had heard had
beep general on the Western roads 1t Is probable that
the alton may extend to all the lines which
have cut down pay. The Pennsylvania Company had
reduced CHEERS pay the railways west Of Pitts
hurph which IL operates but had made reduction
the lines between New.York and Pittsburgh. There
would be no strike between those points unless wages
are cut down. and In the opinion OF some OF the officers
Il would not take place even then. He could not say
whether 1t had been decided to cut down pay or not.
The question had been discussed at the headquarters in
Philadelphia where alone could definite information be
obtained as to the decision made. Nearly all the on
cineers Of the Pennsylvania Company, so far as he
tnsv belong 70 the Brotherhood Of Engineers.
Tho Eastern freight agent Of the Pennsylvsnia
Railroad Company on saturday informed re-
porter or THE TRIBUNE that the officers of
the Company did not apprehend that the
strke would last long enough " Interfere seriouay
with the busness o. the Pennsyvana Railroad and Its
connections He had not refused any offers Of freight
aud did not thisk w would " Somnsllsd 70 d0 ",
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29

Mrs Caroline Richings Bernard is to pro-
dnee rr troupe Of "Oid Folks" Tonight at Steinway
tuIf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29


The railroad authorities claim that In ~ hours more
they will be able all their passenger trains
usua The strikers still holding out. but dissensiOns
are springng up among them. and some privately
press . willingness TO resume work II they can be
assured OF protection from the moro boisterous ones
The railroad authorities express . determination TO
exhaust every means their power rather than yield.
and they continue 10 discharge all employees whose
WORK can In any way be dispensed with at this time.
There s belief among the officers Of the road here that
the strikers win have their lines broken before to-mor
row night and that before hours they will DO seeking
their old positions again.
AT Dennison Ohio, which is wholly railroad town,
beng the point In the line between Columbus and Pitts
burg where ell trains change engines much trouble has
been experienced. A company OF militia were landed
there this morning and enforcing order The strk
r emf the telegraph wires each side of the town last
IN order to prevent the movement OF such rans
M are on the road by telegraph.
The Pacific express train leaving NewYork at O'Clock
nursday vening reached Cincinnati nearly twentyfou
hours behind time 1t was due there Friday night about
n, o'clock but was held east OF Dennison Friday night
.. the railroad authorities feared attempt on the
mari OF the strikers at that point to capture the engine
Tn. train came into Dennson yesterday morning and
was boarded by forty Of fifty malcontents, who, how
ove, made no demonstrations. The yard took
Of the engine, and protected by the snern
ord nosse started the train westward In safety.
fe
turned 10 Denuison At Columbus the master mechanic
n, the road j. H. setchel. took position on the engine
and started the train for Cincinnati Between Aenls
and Cincinnati they left Pullman car and when
approaching Cincinnati met their hrst serious
mshap at Columbia, in the eastern part OF
the city where they were thrown on slde
track by a misplaced switch. and tho engine
eIpress car badly wrecked MI setchei uiscoVoTeu
the danger only when be passed the switch but at
once reversed the engine and applied the brakes Bee
ing he could not avert disaster he ieaped from the
engine, rs also did the fireman The latter escaped
unhurt. but Mr. setchel was pady Druseo.
The engine. urged By tho momentum :"
the heavy train behind H. plunged shead INTO
Il number OF that we're the track. two OF ~hoh
loaded with shingles we're nearly demolished. and
the remainder were driven from the end OF the track
into small house, where sat woman and child' VINO
fortunately escaped unhur The engine aud express car
behind we're overturned. tho eXpsssa moSssaSr soms