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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14
THE COAL COMBINATION.

The coal trade is in O disturbed condition.
Fears of a great combination keep many coal
dealers in suspense, while manufacturers and
the public generally are alarmed at the advent
of high prices. The present state of things is
mainly due to the intention of the coal pro-
prietOrs to realize large profits from the years
business. During the past twelve months 1.-THE
production reached 22,000,000 tuns, which were
sold at aggregate loss of $4,000 Desiring to
endIthecompetiion which occasiOned this loss, the
Reading Coal and Iron COmpany--a new cor
p6fStion, believed to be identical with the
great Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Com
pany-purchased $4,000 acres of coal-producing
lands, and next proposed to the independent
colliery owners of the Schuylkill region to
place their coal at its disposal, accepting ten
cents as their share of the profits to be
realized. The Company, it is believed,
hasl partially failed to effect this opera
ton, but the announcement that it is
about to sell by retail in Philadelphia
at less than the current rates, as an act of
retaliation and coercion is ominous of COM
ing conflict which may result in greatly dis
turbing the general course of trade. We do
not expect that colliery owners shall pursue
their business at loss, but we cannot see
without deep concern, that the promoters of
the combination mainly rely upon the control
they exercise over the coal carrying business
for the success of their plans
If the vexatious course which It is believed
the Reading Railroad intends to pursue at the
instance of its double, the c al Company is
carried out it will provoke very strong disap-
proval from the public, and loud demand
for reformatory measures. The Constitutional
Convention Of Pennsylvania will be invoked,
in manner which it cannot we'll resist,
TO render the coal business as free
as any other by radical, stringent
measures. Seeing that New-York and
New-England practically depend on Pennsyl-
vania for coal, the people Of that State may
be assured of cordial support in averting the
threated combination, and instituting measures
which viii render it hereafter impossible.
Already the cry has been raised for a total
repeal of the coal duty, as if that measure
would give some relief. We hold that it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14
0PAINFUL IMPRESSIONS.N

We have always opposed the Death Pen
atty for murder, and we expect to oppose 1T.
But we have never opposed the enforcement
of the law while it is law. and we do not
expect to oppose it. To do that is to invite
lawlessness, and the most reckless violence.
Every execution seems to us fresh text fol-
the old argument against the law for the pun
ishment of murder; but every murder is GER
tainly a most impressive argument in favor OF
furnishing it promptly according to such law
as we have. Not so thinks one correspond
ent, who writes:
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: For the first time in my life heard
the ieath sentence pronounced on Monday morning last
was painfully impressed a. with the soemny OF the
occason and cannot feel that any good can DO derived
In abiding by that law a. either by the prisoner or
people who has been injured csDnot De restored
to again the whose life are about to take Is
OF short duration, and will soon pas into another
world 1t is the near DEAR and unofending relatives
that remain who suffer most and it seems to me more
like spirit of revenge than punishment 81
Brooktyn Jan Q. 1873 A MOTHER
Il Our correspondent, it appears, was pain
fully impressed" She would have been
MORE or less than woman if she had not been
so, But she will comprehend, if she thinks
the matter over calmly, that her "painful
impressions are not safe guides in estimat-
ing either the Justice OF the necessity of a
judicial penalty. Would she mot have been
also painfully impressed if she had witnessed
the consignment of the murderer to perpetual
imprisonment?
Q. If no good can be derived from q contin-
uance of the Law, let it be repealed While it
is law, no good can come OF timidly ignoring
its plain provisions.
g. The "near, dear, and unoffending rela-
"tivesn of wrong-doers always suffer from the
crimes of those they love. They suffer in the
same way, though not to the same extent,
when those they love are sent to prison for
life. In this imperfect world, we do not see
how this is to be avoided. But our CORE
spondent must see that this has nothing to do
with the justice of the sentence. The books
of theology teach that God suffers when he
Furnishes sinners, but he continues to punish
them all the same.
The sooner people begin to consider the
Death Penalty dspassionately and logically,
the sooner it will be abolished. Until it is
abolished, in all clear cases it is best that the
law should be rigdly enforced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

the Pinchback provisional concern has wrought
incalculable mischief In the House, yester-
day, there seemed to be feeling that Con-
gress could only interfere in behalf of the
establishment of a republican government in
Louisiana under that clause of the Constitu-
ton which makes it the duty of Congress to
guarantee such O form of government to
every State. The debate shows that the
House, at least does not favor further Execu-
tive interference in the affairs of Louisiana.
Exactly what the Members do favor is not
do clear; they were very much relieved,
probably, when they had shuffied the whole
case into the rooms of the Judiciary Com
mittee. We have not favored any interference
by Congress in this business unless it shall
appear that every possible expedient has been
vainly exhausted. The true duty of the Wash
ington authorities from the beginning has been
to keep hands off. But it is evident that
the Kellogg government is usurpatlon no
less than that which just went before It, III
the Durell decision is final, then we have no
more republicanism left anarchy is possible
everywhere Congress may intervene In be-
half of q republican form of government; but
most people would prefer that we should
avoid, if possible, so heroic remedy for the
ills of Louisiana.
Meanwhile, two State Governments have
been inaugurated at New-Orleans. Kellogg
whom we must suppose to have had grace
enough to resign his Senatorship at last, was
indicted into Office under guard; United States
bayonets prevented popular protest against his
usurpatiOn. McEnery, who was really elected
L.xva
begun his troubled reign with full benefit OF
the clergy; two bishops oficiated in religious
ceremonies and third divine dismissed the
peaceful assenblage with the apostolic bene-
diction. Just now, however, the bayonetS win
Whatever may be the real merits of Mr.. Kel-
logg's case, he is in possession; he has those
nine points of law in his favor; and, whether
Congress or the Supreme Court eventually
decides against him, he will not be Ousted in
a hurry; his is waiting game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14
TEARS IDLE TEARS!

Another of the humbugs that have made this
century of ours ridiculous has just gone to
wherever humbugs go. The ex-Emperor of
the French-perhaps the Exest Emperor ever
known lies dead at Chiselhurst and Jenkins,
to whose gushing pen corpses and countesses
are alike welcome, has given us the touching
details of his lying-in-state. The corpse is
dressed in the costume Of a field
marshal-the same costume in which be
masqueraded so gloriously for himself
and Francel The grand Gordon of the
Legion of Honor lies as easily as ever on his
breast. The hands are naturally and care
lessly disposed-their picking and stealing
done-and the mustache has been cut off, in
order that mask may be taken of that face
which was itself a mask covering leaden dull
ness. No more will tie nose of this imperial
Rigaud go down into the lost mustache and
the chin go up under the nose. AS some one
has said of him in an epigram, He is dead,
"and there are no more crimes for him to COM
"mit.n
Why should England weep for hm England,
Of all countries in the world, whose name used
to be synonym for love of truth, for love of
courage, for love of manly virtue7 Why
should the carriages of her aristocracy crowd
the gates Of Chiselhursti Why should honest
Queen Victoria think it necessary to send
condolences to the bereaved relatives? Why
should the London newspapers draw so
freely on their reserve of crocodile
tearsf For the Prince of Wales to go
into strict retirement at Sandringham or
elsewhere for a week, or for several
weeks, is a highly gratifying proceeding, no
matter for what reason he does it. Whenever
that discreditable young person takes leave of
lis we are ready TO say with Hamlet, Your
worship cannot take from us anything that
eve would more willingly part withal"
But surely the people who are not obliged TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14
THE EHNINGER COLLECTION


An unusually interesting collection of pic.
lures is exhibition at the somcrvie Gallery In
Ffthaye. II comprises large number OF drawings and
paintings by Mr.. John w. Ehninger ~ A., who is about
to sail for Europe, TO be absent for years. The
entire collection will be sold at auction Friday even
ing next the nth January. In addition to these there
are many Of Mr.. Ehninger's earlier works which have
been kindly lent by their owners and to complete the
exhibition, there works OF Beard Dolph
and several French artists. Most Of Mr.. Ehnnger's
most considerable works are there. His well known
picture OF Shakespeare Trial for Devastating" 90
cupies the post OF honor 1t is fine, snowy dramatic
piece OF work. 1.-THE main points Of interest being Of
course the magistrate and the youthful poet. both
equally well studied and deliberately painted At the
RICH: of the Justice group OF scriveners his left
pair OF young ladies whose pretty faces more
admiration for the handsome trangessor than horror
for his fault The Shakespeare is a weposed gallant
figure. perhaps little mature than the tradition
would warrant but fall Of natural grace aud spirit
There three four OF those pleasant farm scenes
In which Ehninger has found his fayorte subjects His
famous crayon OF Dexter" In which the Editor or
The NLedger and the President OF the United
states introduced as accessories, hangs beside
the door. The horse is powerfully drawn-expressing
the very spirit OF speed and strength The trotiing
wagon also happily caught; the effect OF the whirng
wheels and the light cloud Of dust oncrcng them mas
rarely been better done. Near this drawing there -
another also devoted TO the social relations OF man ana
horse. grizzled trooper is sharing bis crust Win
goodnatured charger with whom he Ia evidently on the
frendlest footlnga picture full OF cherry sentiment
goodly company OF ideal heads in crayon adorn tho
wallis girls blonde and brown. sad andimerry but all
graceful winsome whether ladies or peasants Tue
collection worth visiting. and the sale Will DO worth
attending,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14
covpLIcaTJONS AND DEVELOPMENTS.

COMPLICATIONS and DEVELOPMENTS.
The evidence in the Credit Mobilier inyesti-
CATION, Yesterday, was not reassuring to the
persons specially interested. We have now
nothing to say about the motives OF the Con-
gressmen who are implicated by the testimony
lust offered but it is plain that they did
avail themselves of their official position
to secure "a good thing" in the stock
operations of Messrs. Cakes Ames
g. Co. 1t is reported in Washington that
another branch of the same subject has been
opened by the second Committee on Union
Pacific Railroad Affairs. This is the distribution
of liberal fees to Congressman who were ex-
pected to serve the corporation in perfectly
Legitimate way" How far this sort OF
manipulation was extended will be part of the
work of Committee No. to find out.
AS the evidence opens, day by day, it be-
comes manifest that this extravagant, waste
full railroad company spent the public money
in all sorts of crooked ways The sum grows
into mOnstrOus proportions; and men are
asking if the Government is not bound to
exact of the Union Pacific Railroad cor
poration some indemnifcatiOn. The railroad
company, possibly, may have to fall back upon
the Credit Mobilier Association but that is
their affair. The company have wasted the
national subsidies, have lavished the national
credit they are continually in arrears to the
Government, notwithstanding the enormous
concessions which they have heretofore Sc
cured. Even now, the company appear before
Congress, pleading to b. let off from paying
part of the interest which is due on their
bonds. Whether the act of 1870 be repealed
or not, it is plainly the duty of the Credit
Mobilier Committee. No. 2, to press these in
quiries: How much d9es the Union Paci9s
owe the Government. and hoy shall it be re-
cOyeredf
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would not, but the proposal shows the temper
of the people.
EXILE As POLITICAL AGENT

The interesting position in which the Bona
parte family has been placed by the death OF
its chief, has recalled public attention to the
subject of the expulsion of Prince Napoleon
from France some time ago. 1t Is reported
that the party of the Right are inclined 10
attack that act of the Government as unsus-
tanned by law. This is undoubtedly correct
but they have no right to criticse the class Oh
acts which they thoroughly believe in, so long
as they are committed to their own proht.
IL is however, evident at present that
the sense Of common danger has brought
together all the monarchical parties more
closely than once seemed possible. The steady
advance of the people in the republican faith
and practice has alarmed Legitimists and
Orleanists to that degree that they are not
only trying to find some point where they can
agree with each other, but have developed
new esteem and courtesy for the Bonapartes'
whom for twenty years they regarded with
mingled defiance and contempt. There Is
little question that the exile of Prince
Napoleon was illegal and inexpedient. lie
had done nothing to forfeit his citizenship,
and he is too frankly indiscreet to be dan
gerous as a conspirator. But it would be
great folly for the Right to attempt to over
throw the Theirs government upon a question
like this, and, from our point of view 1t
would be equally imprudent for M. Goulard
to carry out the threat implied in his speech
of yesterday, to suppress the Bonapartist
newspapers. 1t may be very annoy
ing to NJ. Goulard to read every
day the furious rawlings of NJ. Paul Cassagnac,
but he would do much better to relieve his
mind by stopping his subscription than to
suppress the paper. If those good citizens on
the Right and in the Cabinet would Loyalty
obey the voice Of France and acknowledge
the existence of the Republic, they could
safely afford to smile at the utmost malice of
the Bonapartist editors and even permit the
return of the Red Prince to Paris without fear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14
TONISIANd IN CONGRESS.

Nothing definite was developed yesterday, in
the debate on Louisiana affairs, in the House
of Representatives. That is to say, no definite
action came of the talk but it is clear that
the House is of opinion that the Pinchback-
Kellogg business is not much better than a
successful conspiracy. Whether similar view
would have been taken of the Warmoth
scheme, had it carried, is not so certain; it is
not germane to the present question that we
should inquire. 1t is the general opinion that
the Pinchback government was fraud and a
revolutionary result; but it had so much form
of law as the United States Circuit Court
could give it by an interlOcutory order,
incidental in the case. Did Judge Durell
usurp jurisdiction not belonging to him Mr..
Kelley's resolution asking this question was
yesterday sent to the House Judiciary Com
mittee for solution. 1t is barely possible that
it may be answered affirmatively and the
offender be removed. His conduct on the
Bench has been extraordinary, and if, as is
now reported by the Associated Press, he got
angry, last week, and declared that he was Oh
the Bench Gas the vicegerent of Almighty
"God, ;" it is charitable to suppose him to be
lunatic. But his madness has so far been
destruetively methodical.
Whatever may come Of Durell or his de-
cisions, however, 1t is not so easy TO get at
the State Government Of Louisiana, now
fairly on its legs and set up behind "A Gordon
of United States troops. The preciptate action
of the General Government in RECOGNIZING
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

Our correspondence from Trenton indicates
that the session of the New -Jersey Legislature,
which begins to-day, will be no exception to
its predecessors in the kind of measures likely
to occupy most of its time. The railroad men
are on hand in force and the fight between
the monopoists and the people bids fair
to be warm and long. The message OF
Gov. Parker presents an encouraging view
of the financial condition of the State,
showing that it has no debt save that
incurred by the war, which can be paid
off by the Sinking Fund within few years
without increased taxation. The Governor
suggests several desirable amendments to the
Constitution, looking to the removal of the
curse of special legislation by the enactment
of general laws, and the payment of members
of the Legislature by salary instead of the
stipend of So day which they now receive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14
Nep!2lork Daily Gribmare.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY
TUESDAY. JANUARY IA. 1873.

Pears are entertained Of Bonapartist demonstration
An Paris. == Several members of the International
society have been arrested at Narbonne. $3.50 Ademon-
straon against the free in Mexico has taken place
at Monterey. Fifteen hundred lives have been lost
by an earthquake In India.
The Senate yesterday took up the Agricultural Col
lege Land bill $500 Tie House discussed the Louisiana
troubles and ordered investigation Of Judge Dureils
actions
The rival Governors OF Louisiana were both inau-
euraed =- Destructive fires reported in the OIL
regOns.- Credit Mobler Investigation was con
tinued. Congressman Dawes making an explanation
The Erie Railway Directors will probably issue several
millions in convertible bonds TO perfect improvements
ON the line. Col Hay ectured on The Heroic Age
in Washington" ==- The Cerole Francois de Liar
monte ball was given at the Academy. -= Mr. Peck
ham made the opening address in the Tweed case. ==
Probate proceedings in reference 10 Mr. Greeeys will
were resumed == valuable collection has arrived
for the Metropolitan Museum. == Cold 1925, ll2l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

uNE. Price, cents; il by mail, cents; Win
the usual discount to Wholesale dealers.
There is limited space for advertisements
which will be received to-day at 81 per hne'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

The injurious operation of that portion of
the Mexican tariff system which establishes a
free zone has at last reused the merchants OF
Monterey to demonstration for the protec-
ton of their own interests. There would be
reason for congratulation if these protests
should cause the adoption of more en-
Ightened policy in this respect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

The counsel for the prosecution in the Tweed
case. yesterday, made a beginning which
promises a long argument. So far, his speech
has been narrative and in elucidation of the
process of the Tweed tbefts We shall come
10 the law in the case hereafter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

In the Caldwell investigation, yesterday,
enough evidence came out to show that the
Kansas Senator has a great many liberal and
imprudent friends or that he has been foully
dealt with by the witnesses before the Com
mittee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14
amusements, ETC., ahis epsnina.

BoorH's THEATER.-"R Richard Ill" Edwin Booth
BowERY THEATER.-"The Twelve Temptations"
GRAND OPERA HOUSE," Round the Clock"
NIBLo's GARDEN" Leo and Lotos."
OLYMPIC THEATER.-" Alhambra."
Union SQUARE THEATER.-"A therley Court"
wNIAcK's THEATER. -" Brother Sam" L. A.
eoahera.
STEINwAY HAIL.-The Jubilee Singers.
ST. JAMES THEKTER.-San Francisco Mlnstrels.
ToNY PAsroRs OPERA HoUsE.-Varieties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

Now look out for stories of fat hogs CRANKY
Conn, claims to have produced one which weighed,
when dressed, 700 pounds. When this noble animal
was doomed to die farmers from far and near came
flockng to the execution, and a guessing box was
established at 10 cents per guess on the probable
weight. When all was over, the guesser who had
home nearest to the mark pOcketed sixteen dollars
Again, we read of great excitement about pair Of
astonishngly ponderous swine killed last week III
Hightstown, N. j. They weighed .355 pounds after
slaughtering; but singular to relate, they weighed
less by 90 pounds the morning after they were
killed. There were bets pending; and subsequently
it was discovered that 5O0-pound weight which
had been used in the first weighing had been drilled
so that it added 40 pounds to the weight Of the
animals. Bets to the extent of $4,000 were pending
and the discovery of the fraud occasioned lively
time in that neghborhood In cases in which the
bets had been paid, suits have been brought to
cover the money; there has been great deal of
swearing, and, on the whole, we think that betting
on hogs is hardly profitable or highly moral bust
ness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

A curious chapter in special history was
opened in the Jumel will case, yesterday, by
Mr. OConor, who commenced his argument
for the defendant As for the history of the
case the learned counsel seemed to think very
little of the character of some of the wit
nesses; the epithets which he applies to them
are strong, if nothing else.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

All honor to the new Mayor of Boston! He has
commenced his official term by raid on the slippery
coal covers on the sidewalks He has issued strict
orders to the police to to it that these
either removed or roughed. 1t is an outrageous and
cruel disgrace that these traps for unwary pedes-
TRANS SHOULD be gerWttsa q Nsy- Y9Fk but people
90 on breaking their heads, putting out their
shoulders and compoundfracturing their legs, and
nobody except sufferers seems to think it matter Of
the lightest Importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

India is not usually accounted an "earth-
"quake country" but terrible shaking of the
earth seems to have just visited a portion of the
country near Surat. The destruction of small
town is said to have involved the death OF
some fifteen hundred persons. The story seems
a very large one let us hope that it has been
exaggerated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

1t is reported that the old reproach against
the effectiveness of the Erie Railway Com
pany's use of their great franchise is about TO
be removed. The details of the great i'm
prOvements which it is contemplated to put on
the road are not yet unfOlded; but something
of the magnitude of the scheme may be esti-
mated from the extent of the loan which is
proposed TO be negotiated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-14

Miss Lizzie Duffer, Miss Alice Hagey and Miss
Kate January at the MuFfreesboro, Tenn, Agrieultu
raj Fair, did contend for preeminence in the high
art of cookery. the prize being fine coOking-stove
Each young woman came at the appointed time,
provided with provisions of her own selection, and
in turn took charge of the cook-room. Miss January
was the winner and if it would be an object to any
young fellow contemplating matrimony she has, at
least, nice stove with which to start the house.
keeping.