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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23
HANDS OFF.
From The ADlHv Argus
We trust that the Government will keel
SAD RESULT or A PETTY QUARREL.
A cARrMAN's RACE ENDS IN A HOMICIDE.

A CARTMAN's RACE ENDS IN HOMICIDE.
A throng of carts was pouring from South
Ffthaye. into Canalst, at $50 p m yesterday, wheh
the further progress of two the carts suddenly
arrested by their wheels becoming interocked The
driver OF of the carts Patrick Mcdonald age 49, OF
No 90 West HousOn-st turned his horse and managed
TO free his cart and then drove ahead rapidly. The
driver OF the other cart william Smith of No. 12i Spring
ST. also whipped up his horse, and quite race ensued
between the two cartmen. At the junction OF Laght
and Canal-sts there began long line or CARTS
reaching from that point the door OF the Vanderbilt
depot at Hudson-st, whittier all the cartmen we're on
their way to deliver goods. The two cartmen who had
struck in South Fihye. raced their horses, with
the intention OF obtaining precedence Of each other on
the line OF carts described. In their brief encounter
angry words had passed between the men, and IL was
with some spite that they endeavored TO outstrip each
other in the race which followed. Mcdonald won the
race and turned round to exult over the victory,
when he saw Smith turn his horse into tpe
street. and drive ahead few feet. smith
then began back his against the head and front
feet OF his rivals horse, with the evident intention Of
compelling Mcdonald 10 abandon the advantageous po
sition he had gained Mcdonald instantly ieapeu on
his cart ana sprdng into mat OF smith WIIu he eNh
dent intention OF assautng MIN. smith dld not walt
be attacked but spTang iGward ga McDOnala
fo0thold the cart, and struck MN
very heavy blow in the face. Mcdonald tottered ior
tine edge OF the cart threw bottle MS arms
above his head in desperate attempt TO regain his loot
hold and then suddenly fell backward into the street
He fell heavily upon his back, mis- head striking the
sharp edge OF the curbstOne. Several Policemen, VINO
were guarding the Dime Savings Bank, and who had
witnessed the 9fay but who too far away TO pre-
vent H. hurried to the side of the cart aud there
lifting up Mcdonald discovered that he was
nsensibe and apparently dying. The injured man
was carried to the drug store OF Dr. D. n heeier,
az No 2i3 south Fihave who, after feeling McDOnalds
pulse declared that there no hope OF his living many
minutes; he suffering from compression Oh the
brain caused by his all, and could not survive Nc
Donald died az the physician had predicted, three
minutes after he was brought the drug store Smith
was arrested and locked up Leonard-st. Police
station to await the result OF an inquest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23
TILE REPrBLIC OF SPAIN.


ALICANTE THREATENED WITH COMMANDMENT BY
INsURGENT Observation-Disclosures OF THE
BRITISH ADMIRAL-PBECARIOUs CONDITION OF
THE CAELIsTs IN THE NOETH-CENsOEsHIP OVER
THE PRESS.
MADRID, Monday Sept. %, 1873.
The entire British feet in Spanish waters
is collected in the harbor OF Alicante, which city Is
threatened with bombardment by the insurgent iron
cads. The British Admiral demanded of the insurgent
commander pOstponement Of hostties for four days
and supported in his demand by all the foreign coDsus
1t officially stated that the situation Of the Carlsts
in the North precarious Deseron from their ranks
is increasing and Generalization spreading The DIS
cpline of the Republican troops has vastly Improved
Gen. Ganbald in letter to Senior CASTELAR, tenders
his sword in the service OF the Republic The Presi-
dent replies thanking the General for his noble Offer
but declaring that SPAN now needs no assistance
The proclamation suspendng the constitutional
guarantees establishes vigorous censorship over the
press and prohibits the carrying Of by civilians
HAVANA, Sept. PIT is reported that the Home Gov
eminent has ordered the suspension of proceedings
connection with the sale OF enlarged properties and
Captain-Genera Peltan has in consequence, rendered
his resignation.
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THE PRESS ON THE PANIC.
VIEWS OF A LEADING COMMERCIAL AU-
THORITY OF NETWORK.
HEAIrHFUL EFFECTS or THE PRESENT CRISIS
SPECULATION DOES NOT PAY.
IA. Ne.n-E ark Jo,rua of


We think that the present financial revolu-
ton brought about by foles akin those of former
years, will have, In the end most heathfu effect Tor
one thing ia putting check illegitmate railway
schemes This the blessing which lies disguised Ia
to-day's adversely and It is blessing which
the whole country has taken part In fostering
the folly The Government has been the chief promoter
Wild goose schemes, and the Government loses
enormously In money ana lands. We do not believe that
the Government will be ready at another session OF
TO sanction the waste OF another dollar
on any railroad jobbery This is OF the things II
will not dare do In the face OF now thoroughly aroused
public opinion, even II It has no scrupes OF It's own
A few large banking houses ana nnabclal lnsti-
tutons and many lesser dragged down through
their imprudeut connection with premature railway
enterprises They will not need another lesson Those
merchants-yery few In number, are happy 10 say
who have outside OF their regular business 20 PACK
these rash speculations have now had their dose OF
bitter experience - and may IL do them good III
Will be difficult hereafter at any rate Tor
time to cometo float speculative railway schemes
10 plant petroleum gold mining stock-and that Is
good that is to come out of the troubles Only
through some sharp discipline like tins can decisive
termination be put TO the periodical rage for speculation
in fancy stocks. We speak OF these railway bubbles
more at length because they have been the latest
of delusons. But, OF course, the reactionary and
beneficial effect OF the failures which we record from
day 10 day will be felt IN many other respects Banks
and banking houses which have been too greedy To take
great risks for great prospective profits, ana nave
snubbed merchants who perfectly sound when they
wanted loans, learn that the slower more conser-
vatiye policy is the best after all They learn that the
only true dependence of banks Is the solid business
interests OF the country that they cannot refuse 10 give
proper accommodation to merchants and extend their
AID wholly to speculative schemes at usurl0us rates
without inevitably mourning the penalty. We know
not how searchingly the present crisis Will test
the soundness OF our banking system; but We
undertake To say that the banks that suspend Will
be found in nearly every to be those which have
done the most cOld-shOulderng to merchants IN egtl-
mate business, ana have dabbled extensively IN the
railway aud other precaTiOus enterprises OF the day
Banks would not now be in difficulty II their loans were
placed among tie mercantile classes. And we come
back always to this eternal ruththat speculation does
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23
GOTERNMENT WEATHER REPORT
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT, }
OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON ID. g, Tuesday, Sept. 23-l "A. IN.
synopsis for the past tloentu-foW hours
The barometer has fallen over the South
Atlantic aud Gulf states with rain areas III the latter
and fresh and brisk northeast 10 south east winds on
the coast Occasional areas OF light ram nave
been reported the upper lake region and thence TO
Missouri Cloudy weather and ram are now prevailing
over the ohio valley and lower lake REGION the baroe
ter being lowest over the latter
Probabilities
For ger Engand and The Middle States cloudy heather
and RAIN pH pregau rim southeast 10 northwest nindS,
reerig 10 south and east
For Tennessee the ONO valley, and the lower lake
region light fresh winds mostly from the north and
west and clear and clearing weather.
For the south Atlantic and Gulf States gentle and
fresh norhery 10 easterly winds, aud partly cloudy
weather with coast rains.
For the upper lake region, Missouri and Iowa gene
raIy clear weather. and winds gradually backing TO
westerly and southerly.
the West Gulf States Lower Michigan, Dakota and the
Rocky Mountain states have not yet been received.
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appears Change interruptions dealers paper
burse themselves for whatever previous they may
have sustained And these transactions made profit
able through the well Intended purpose OF the Govern
ment TO prevent a great mercantile breakdown.
GOOD RESULTS PROBABLE.
From TA> oonoord ~ NJ Monitor
THE TRIBUNE attributes, and no doubt correct
ly the panic In Wast Ia the distrust created by the
fresh failures and deJacaons which every day bring 10
men. and all who wish TO avoid disaster. to
keep out OF walLst The country" it says,
banks their Legitimate business carry
the bonds must take the consequences" An. %
he made TO suffer- But we fear that many
innocent parties will be wrecked; the pittanoe
and many business house whose integrity is IN
doubted, I've ingufed the storm How far the
oDtimstical enough to believe that out OF IL a VIII
flow good results. Certainly, If it shall put quetuS
upon an undertaking basis may look back upon the
second Black Friday with the edge OF our regrets some
what dulled.
THE HIGHT or FOLLY.
From The Boston Post
Since the not very creditable experience OF
Black Friday the disposition to look hrst 10 tne IA
tonal Treasury for aid when needed by either bulls or
bears has been evident that no surprise created by
the field" and that Secretary Richardson bas been
thinking OF his resources In the OF HtooDy
1t unfortunately true that the policy OF
the Government In the increase OF lreneemaDle paper
has made THIS panic possible ana II tne treasury can
not afford relief In lawful way by buying bonus pc
nobody has bonds to sell, IL VIII De the hght
OF folly, AS well az lawlessness, 10 repeat a
dose of the poison that has caused tho disease.
The late Secretarys desire for easy money has led
directly to the speculation that now recos IN failure;
and 10 ease the market again In unnatural manner
prOlOng the evil What neither the President nor the
Secretary can provide with all their hndhcial nosu
is confidence. This must through the mutual
efforts the banks and merchants; and the action OF
the Clearinghouse Association on Saturday indicates
that IL will not be lacking.
HANDS OFF.
From The Albany Argas
We trust that the Government will keep
hands oil IN this crisis. The only effect or interference
will bolster up institutions which unsound and
unworthy OF confidence TO the detriment OF the en-
during interests OF the country. Spectators and
speculative institutions, gamblers aud gam
hing houses are linked together Let them
tumble In a common rain On the other hand sound
banking institutions and wise business firms are equally
assocated There can be no run upon them. They
stable and fully able to cope with the difficulties or any
situation. A financial storm only sweep away the
rotten rubbish Of unsOund stem Of national finance
FOR 6u report. Of the PaRi Fret Fourth and FA pdge
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FOREIGN NOTES.

Mr. Jay, the American Minister at Vienna,
has returned to that city from Paris.
The Spanish steamship Murillo, which ran
down the emigran ship Norhheet. having arrived yes
teroay at Dover, has been detained there by orders
from the British Admiralty.
1t is reported that the Count de Chambord
has given his supporters assurances of peaceful policy
especially with regard u Italy, In case he should be
placed on the French throne.
Chief Justice COckburn has fined the editor
OF The Chehenham ChrOHiee $3.50, for publishing crit
the conduct OF the trial OF the Tchborne claim
ant, and threatens him with imprisonment IL the oTense
il repeated,
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A TORNADO IN FLORIDA.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Sept. 22.-The following dis
patch has been received here from Tallahassee dated
Sept. u
terrific storm prevailed throughout this section OF
the country Friday morning Several stores were
unroofed thirty forty houses blown down and seye
raj others badly damaged. great number OF cotton
gin houses were destroyed. The crops considered
completely ruined. Three four lives were lost and
several persons wounded large number OF cat
killed The roads blocked by fallen trees.
The telegraph wires and fences down for miles The
in this county Is immense. Saint Marks was COM
petely washed away only two houses left stand
Ing and twenty families rendered homeless Newport
Is also reported gone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23
NEW-YORK CITY.

The William NJ. Tweed Clubhouse on East
Broadway has been turned into a synagogue.
Yesterday was the opening of the Hebrew
year. aud was generally observed holiday by the
Jews OF the city The churches were well attended and
many persons the country for days enjoyment
p. T. Barnum writes to THE TRIBUNE: "
am of for Europe In the Scotia at Wednesday n. M,
bound TO make a OF transatlantic balloon trip,
IL possible Prof. Wise and other aerOnauts 10 con
suit with at the Aston House, from to Tuesday
N IN
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TILE TREASURY FRAUDS.

1t was stated yesterday at the District-At-
torneys Office that the evidence against sprague would
be brought to-day before the Grand Jury for its action
Mr. ROdman, who was yesterday closeted a long time
with Distrct-Attorney BTtton,w be used witness,
and in few days will be set at liberty. Judge Edwin
Moss one Of sprague's counsel, had long consuta-
ton with Controller Schroeder yesterday in reference TO
the letter which had been sent to the latter denying
that spIague or ROaman defaulters TO the city
The Controller stated that it would be proved whether
he had defaued, and If he had done so his property
would be held Mr. Barnard the other counsel OF the
exTreasurer stated that he confident his client
would be declared innocent OF having committed any
crime. Mr.. Ropes stated yesterday That 100000
had been paid on Saturday by the trustees
of the Brooklyn Trust Company toward the
sjoaODO which was subscribed toward making up any
deficiency that might exist. This, with what has pre-
viousy been paid makes s2sOOO altogether He states
that no necessity exists for the payment of the re-
mander that the affairs of the Company progress
ing with quetness and regularity and that the deposits
exceed what is drawn from the bank.
1t is suggested that regards the statements made
by uragues counsel that he did not steal from the city,
the admission of sprague himself who turned his prop
ertv over to the Controller, satisfactory evidence Of
his guilt 1t urged that he could not have stolen from
the Trust Company, with which he had connection,
ut distracted the money from the Treasury, OF which
he was custodian.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
At the meeting of the Kings County Board Of super
visors held yesterday, the Supervisor at Large, VIM
Osborne, sent in communication vetOing the action of
the Board OF Supervisors in ordering the purchase of
site for the 18th Regiment National Guard. He with
held his signature the ground that majority OF the
Board had not voted in favor of the measure. Mayor
Powell was absent when the resolution was passed,
and it was claimed that without his vote
majority could not act upon the subject.
A communication was also received from Dstrct-At-
torney rtton asking that 1000 be appropriated by the
Board to apply purposes for which there has been no
sDprOpriaiiOn made The letter referred 10 the
law Committee. The Military Committee
ported that of the original amount, 100000, ap
nropriated for the building OF the 23d Regi-
ment Armory S57,112, had been expended. leaving
balance OF sass This il desired TO invest In the
Aagging for the sidewalk, and painting the railing IN
front OF the building. The Committee on General
Taxes reported that satisfactory result had been
arrived AT by the state Committee Accounts, who
had reduced the proportion OF Kings County assess
ments 10 a reasonable amount.
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FOREIGN Ne rs.
POLITICAL AGTTATIONS IN ENGLAND.

POLITICAL AGTTATIONS IN ENGLAND.
PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION AT DOyER-bIOr OF
FRESHMEN AT BURY ST. EDMUNDs.
LONDON, Monday, Sept p. 1873.
An election to fill vacancy in the House of
Commons was in progress to-day in Dover. There was
much excitement during the and trouble was
apprehended on day of the election but there was
no disturbance. Mr. Barnett. Conservative has been
returned to Parliament. desperate conflict took place
in Bury ST. Edmunds yesterday between mob OF Irish
men and body OF Policemen. The officers were com
PEELED to Use their clubs vigorously and did not succeed
in dispensing the rioters until many Of them had re-
ceived severe injuries There is great excitement in the
town. and renewal OF the disturbances is apprehended
While the roting in progress several houses were
attacked by the mob and wrecked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23

The Wagner Concert tonight will bring Mr..
Theodore Thomass Of Garden Concerts To close
It is the eighth he has given In New-York two having
been held Terrace Garden before the opening OF the
present establishment, aud bis friends will rejoice 10
know that it has been the most prosperous OF ALL az 70
has certainly been the best and most brilliant. Neat
week Mr.. Thomas IL 10 start on his annual tour opening
the new Music Hall In Chicago the 0tn u October
and going afterward 10 Milwaukee. g.. Lons Louisville
Cincinnati Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh PBladelphs
Washington, &c. The -sl ~ thc Winter series OF sym
phony Concerts in NewYork viii be given the 22d OF
November
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23
THE DISPOSITION OF BRooKLYNs MONEY.

A RESOLUTION To WITHDRAW THE PUBLIC FUNDS
FROM THE TRUST COMPANY STAYED ofF-EULo-
GIEs OF MIR. ROPES AND THE COMPANY.
The Brooklyn Board Of Aldermen met at
D. H. yesterday John NJ. Clancy in the chair. com
municaton was received from the Faust Club inviting
the Board be present at the unyang OF the bronze
statue OF John Howard Payne Saturday. Alderman
wyle presented resolution directing the Corporation
Counsel to furnish Board at It's next meeting with
detailed statement OF the several quit claim deeds exc
cuted aud delivered by the CITY Of Brooklyn TO the
owners OF property the line Of the Brooklyn.
Jamaica, and FIatbush turnpike plank road, with
the amounts paid for the right vi the City Of
Brooklyn IN such property, together with the amount
of lands decided such person or persons,
respectively. resolution was adopted authorizing
the Corporation Counsel to prosecute James Howard,
contractor and his suretie for entering into con
tract with the Board OF City Works for dredging the
river at the foot Of Futon-st, and erecting platform
ON the same The contract was awarded TO Howard as
the lowest bidder s2O5O but he would sign the
contract The Board authorized the award Of the
tract 10 the next lowest bidder ana the prosecution OF
Howard and his sureties for the recovery OF the differ
enee between tina bids Bils TO the amount Of sbo"t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23

ErereH House-Gen. Joseph +. Johnston of Savan-
,h ana Gen Robertson L. \ A....EIrh Aueaue Hoe-Secrey
Rbeson Of Rhode Island the Hon Porter Sheaon
~ I,me,owp n T. Wsmoh Of Louisiana, the Hon William
Williams Of Buffalo and Col n. McCOub Of Delaware 81
YIoIgs HO,e-Bshop sharp Of Salt Lake City, Col Joseph b.
s,s,v,rt ot A. Murdoch Of Mississippi. and
" g Benri.ey of Auburn r. ". Asor Ho"',-cSgt
Of Ah,ny..... q. Grand Central Hoiei-H H. Helper Of
NORTH Carolina and Prof Pepper. Gsy Hoss-ErGoy NJ Me-
k ~ ,o,o and John NJ COrse Of Chicago CllreadOn
the Bntsh LEGATION aud Miss Clara Louise
H0iL-Gen. g ". MctOok Of Ohio. and Capt
ti Of seauh Repubc HOFFMAN Hose-Bgar T. Weles of
M Albmirls Ho;eI-Gen john G. Hazard OF Rhode Island.
-. Breuoort Hou.c-Marsbsl Wood Of London.
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, The FIRE in the Yellow Jacket Mine has been

The fire in the Yellow jacket Mine has been
eHtr., eIingrilhet.
William Packer and Hermann Franks were
drowned Francisco Bsy saaosJ afternoon While
reach the Of the Costa IleA 10 ssilbosL
Capt. Jones and number of other attaches Of
the felovoBs Expedition ArrVed from the West Omaha
day The remainder OF ths party will arrive Tbgrsday
....E. Is. Leavenworth age "a. janitor of the
Bridgeport Conn., Pofonee held yesterday 900
bail Tor opening letters aud stealing sA lie confessed his guilt
Pour men were seriously injured by tho pre-
Iqlosion blast the and Railroad
sunday. thought that u 'hen Pssei Gs.s
core
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JOURNEY OF THE KING OF ITALY.

PURPOSE or HIS VISIT.
BERIIs Monday, Sept. ~. 1873.
The King Of Italy took leave of the En-
peror Francs Joseph yesterday and left for this city
where he arrived today, and received marked
cordially by the Court and great enthusiasm by the
populace.
Iii rumored that OF the objects Of King Victor
Enanues visit to Prussia is to understanding
with the Emperor for Joint action against possible
French aggressions aud to prevent the election OF
French Ultramontane to the Papacy.
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THE poLARrs CREW TO SAIL IN THE ANTWERP.

WASHINGTON, Sept. pa dispatch from
Capt Buddngon to the Secretary of the Navy says the
date Of the loss the Poaris the 18th OF October
twenty-five miles south OF Cape York. The Ravenserag
transferred eleven the party to the Arctic which
ried them into Dundee. and three more the In-
repid which had arrived at that port The eleven
that arrived in the Arctic will leave in the
Anfwern for New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23
ALATE EXPLANATION.

TO the razor Of The TrtbuHe.
SIR: We observe in your paper statement
that some of the bonds OF the Newiayen, Mddletown
and Wimantic Railroad, said have been stolen from
the Brooklyn Trust Company, have been traced to US
We have bought sold possessed, or seen any OF
the securities referred 10. Yours, respectfully
Aetc- YORK., sept. p, 1913. HATCH * FOoIb'
ron inquiry by a TRIBUNE reporter Messrs. Hatch Il
Fooe admitted they had other issues OF these bonds
They had previously declined TO make any state
mo Ell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23
CANADIAN PARLIAMENTCALLED TOGETHER

OTTAWA, Sept. can extra of The Canada
Gazette (oficaD, published this morning. contains a
proclamation OF the GOyernor-General calling Pars
ment together for the transaction OF public business
the 23d OF October.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23

"DUsT AND Ds.r-This title OF a new
play suggestive The ordinary Hat worthless dnsi while the
sparkle buancy dash elegance, and unIut0ne superiority ~
KNOxs Pal STYLE Of HATS render Of tte quality Boy
HArs 2l2 Broadway the House. his RnhaVe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23

dying from yellow foyer. The leading physicians avs
sanguiDe the permanent abatement Of toe DISEASE
The Howard Association Ia taking active measures 10
establish general hospital for the poor
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YELLOW FEVER IN MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS, Sept 22.-There was marked fall
ing Of in deaths from yellow fever yesterday the total
number Of ntsrmsnts being 10 only nine Of the victims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23

John Rafter young man, while standing on
The platform OF tram, Sury evening runOa Ma.
balance rel and The cars cat Of s right SHOULDER he
picked up the severed mb and walked vfe
died Sunday afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-23

KEARNEY's BUCHU is acknowledged to be n
remedy all diseases Of Bladder KneT Fof Bughrs D.
Gravel aud Diabetes ia invaluable sod b. Drglsts