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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
LETTER FROM SENATOR SUMNER.

The following letter from the Hon. Chas. Sumner,
intended TO be read at the Cuban Mass Meeting on
Monday evening, was not received until yesterday.
Gen Mcmahon, in behalf Of the Committee on Speak
ers and kilograms, authorizes positive denial OF
the statement that of the letters and dispatches
intended to be read at the meeting were suppressed
on account of their unfavorable sentiments:
Boston, Nov. Is, 1878.
GENTLEMEN It is not IN my power TO be with you az
your meeting to ask for justice in Cuba.
Allow me to add that, longing for immediate Emanci-
patton in this neighbOring island where Slavery still
shows it's infamous 'front.' and always insisting that delay
is contrary justice, do not thDk 1t practicable at
this moment on existing evidence 10 determine all our
duties in the recent where civilization has received
q shock.
butehery inconsistent With the spirit OF the age but un
happily aroused by an Illicit 1bustering expedition
from our own shores kindred TO that Of the Alabama
for which England has been justly condemned in dam
ages can make us forget that dealing with the
Spanish nation, struggling under terrible difficulties TO
become sister republic, and therefore deserving from
us present orbearance and candor Nor can we forget
the noble President whose eloquent voice pleading Tor
humanity and invoking our example, has so often
charmed the world. The Spanish Republic and Emilio
CASTELAR, do not deserve the menace OF war from u.s.
II watchwords are needed let them be Immediate
Emancipation and Justice Cubasuccess to the Span
ish Repubichonor aud gratitude TO Emilio CASTELAR,,
and peace between our nations. Bearing these in
mind there will be no occasion for the begerent prep
araons OF the few DAYS adding to our present bur
densome expenditures several millions of dollars, and
creating war interfere with the general health
Of the political body
am, gentlemen, your faithful servant,
CHARLES SUMNER
Tho go S,c &c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
FOREIGN NOTES.

a cotton mill near Manchester was destroyed
by fire yesterday. The loss is $4,000.
Fifty thousand pounds in bullion were
shipped from southampton for NewYork, yesterday, by
the steamship DoDau
Sir John A. Macdonald has declined the
nomination for the Western Division Of Toronto on tho
ground that it would be unfair to mis- Kingston con-
stitueuts to leave them.
Information has been received at the Cana
dian Department OF Justice, from Lieut.GoY Morris at
Manitoba that true bill for murder has been found by
the Grand Jury against Riel and Lepine.
The Canadian Government is reported to
have information OF serious disturbances among the Iu-
dian tribes in the Northwest Some nessiness IN con-
sequence felt in the settle more 30 because or
the suspicion that the haoreeds are connected To To-
menting the disturbances.
Capt. T. Pattison, commanding the United
States steamer Richmond, reports 10 the Navy Depart
ment that he arrived at Valparaiso on the 4th OF Octo
ber after T0days' passage from Rio de Janer0. Very
severe weather encountered ia the strait OF Msge
Lam during which the ships rudder was dainased aho
several SAILS blown away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
THE RESURRECTION IN CUBA.

MAYZANIILO SURROUNDED BY THE IssURGFHTs-
RE-ENFoRCENrENTs SENT TO THE TOWN.
HAVANA, Nov. 1S.-0wing to the continuous
cutting of the telegraph wires in the vicinity Of Man
zanillo news from the latter place has only been re
ceived up the l4tn inst 1t was brought by steamer
to Batabano. and thence telegraphed here.
The people in fear OF another attack from the
Cuban forces who still encrced the town aud have cut
OF ali communication between the town and the n'
terror.
Additional barbados have been constructed and BONO
Of the streets leading toward the interior arc completely
obstructed R9nforcements OF troops reached the cry
Yesterday and the Of the few gunboats in the har
Dor ashore at night 10 do guard duty ana 10 assb
in defending the city of another attack largo
number Of families have left the city, while Others
especially women and children, have taken up Their
abode aboard OF the gunboats and other vessels
lying In the harbor The houses of some OF thee"
families were burned aud sacked during the last attack
OF the Insurgents. rumOr, which has been frequently
circulated former occasions that the Cuban Gen
eral Vicente Garcia killed during the attack on
ManZanillo.
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BUSINESS PROSPECTS.
ANOTHER PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY AGAINST JAY
COOKE & Co.-THE BANKRUPT LAW TO BE MoDI-

ANOTHER PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY AGAINST JAY
COOKE & Co--THE BANKRUPT LAW TO BE MoDI-
FLED.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l
PHILADELPHIA Nov. Is. - Another petition
in bankruptcy against Jay Cooke & Co. will be filed
before Judge Cadwalader tomorrow by Vim. b.
Collins and Charles H. Downing, counsel for Samuel
Whttel for debt of 81 800 deposited on the 10th of
July last Mr.. Cooke stated to a creditor yesterday
that as soon as Congress meets the bankrupt law
will be modified in very important particulars
SUSPENSION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY OF
Observation-Disclosures DISAPPEARANCE OF
THE CASHIER.
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1s-The National Trust
Company OF this city suspended payment to-day. The
following notice is posted on the door
In consequence Of the unexplained absence Of our
cashier and consequent difficulty OF ascertinng the
exact condition OF this bank. and the mposslbty OF
Immediately converting securities held by II, the Board
OF Directors have deemed 1t necessary and proper 20
temporarily suspend the transaction OF business 1u
and satisfactory statement will be prepared and sub
mted within few days TO all persons Interested The
assets OF the believed " be amply sufficient for
the payment OF all its liabilities. The personal liability
81 tne Stockholders, however. absolutely the
payment early day OF every dollar OF the Indebted
ness OF tho bank. BY order OF tue hoard
0' ROBERT DICKSON, President.
FAILURE OF A CINCINNATI FIRM
CISCINNATI, Nov. 1S-ROdenfels, Seymour
4 Co.. extensive flour mill operators, made assign
ueut OF their estate late last night The assets
mated at from $4,000 $4,000; the liabilities not
known.
tFor addynal Rsporu STATE Of BUsin'' Second Ps9,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
WASHINGTON.
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
ACTUAL AND ANNOTATED DECREASE IN THE RE'

CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
ACTUAL AND ANNOTATED DECREASE IN THE REV.
ENUE.
The revenues continue to fall off, and the rallyins
from the effect of the panic has not been rapid
was hoped and expected. For the quarter ending
Sept so the revenue exceeded the expenditures by
S6.0O0,OOO. During October the revenues fell OF
SO. 100000. and for this month the decrease viii DO
probably $500 200. Since Oct. 1 the expenditures
have exceeded the receipts, aud the ratio OF this
excess is increasing each day. At the same time tho
estimates of receipts from customs and from inter
nal revenue will DO less by several millions than last
year, while the estimates from the Departments VIII
exceed those Of last year by about Sl000QON These
facts are regarded at the Treasury as having very
marked bearing upon the question OF war With
Spain, since even If the country remains al peace
the annual expenditures must be cut Gown ana TAX
alton increased to meet current expenses. Whue IN
case of war the burden of taxation, III view OF the
present financial condition OF the country, must al
once become oppressive. There was collected and
deposited by collectors Of internal revenue for the
fiscal wear ending June 80 1872 S105,SS $50 As, at
cost for collecting of $1S546 & the cost Of assess
ing the same was So, 5S2420 g. Ehe adhesive stamps
which are sold by agents upon percentage are not
included in this amount.
ARRIVALS OF IMMIGRANTS AT BOSTON.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday. Nov IS. 1879
Official returns made 10 rhs Bureau Of Statistics, show
that arrived at the port Of Boston, during tho
quarter ended Sept 90 1873 92sl immigrants OF whom
1850 were males, and i,504 females.
Ag'uuasr Is 2o75 Is and under 90 $685. 90 ssa sv,,
s7s Sweden, 49, Ess.% Island a7si N:.ossdssd 1905
bsa@ ssn.as. .s. as, ~ ss $l I'D
ss % ss. ss
joners 49, baelmlihs 20 s. engineers and sns,se
:.%.s 49, ,s g. os =! ;s'ss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
VIEWS OF SENATOR STOCKTON.


THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT CLEARLY RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE vIRGINIUs MAssACRE-THE OFFENsE
THE SANE THAT ENGLAND COMMITTED IN 1872
NO DISPOSITION on THE PART OF THE ADMINS
TRATION TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PRESENT
CONDITION OF sPAIN-THE POLICY OF CONGRESS
IN NOT STRENGTHENING OUR NAVY CONDEMNED
THE PROBABLE ATTITUDE OF THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY on THE QUESTION.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON. Nov. Ex-senator Stockton OF New
Jersey has arrived in this city. As leading Demo
cratic Senator, bis views upon the Cuban question
are especally interesting and his long experience
in the diplomatic well as the legislative service
of the country gives them additional value. HIS
opinions as expressed to-day are substantially az
follows No enforced apology OF excuse that Spain
can make will relieve what Is clearly serious stu
alton. Those on board the Virginius were under
the American flag upon the high seas, and occupied
the same position as il they had been in Washing
ton. Those who boarded the Virginius, took pos
session. and shot in cold blood the crew as well as
the passengers, we're officers and soldiers of SPAIN
holding their commissions under that Government,
and usinp the arms of that Government Spain
must therefore not only disown the act but punish
as criminals all those engaged in it, or must be re-
sponsible for the violation of international law.
The War of 1912 was occasioned more by the vio-
laton on the part of England Of this principle by
attempting to board American vessels on the high
seas to search for deserters from the English flag
than by any other cause. The affair of the Chesa-
peake, which was the match that kindled the flame,
Is vet fresh in the memory of some still living. The
limited States at that time had a small navy, and
apparently little hope of any success in coping with
the Mistress of the Seas :" but yet, so important
was this principle even then, that no hesitancy was
felt in making the issue. BY the effort OF
our diplomatists, and the business and neces-
sity OF the principle itself, 1t has be-
come an acknowledged precept of international
law SO, on the coast of Africa, where the slave
trade was carried on under false and foreign flags
with impunity, under the eyes OF menofw war sent
for the purpose of preventing it, 1t became neces-
sary in order to stop the trade eAeetuay that the
maritime Powers should, by treaty, stlpulate each
TO keep a certain number of war vessels on the
coast of Africa, because none would consent to have
their flag violated their ships visited for pur-
Doses of inspection by cruisers of foreign power.
Senator Stockton recalled the case of young
lieutenant in our navy. who commanded cruiser
of the United States and captured. in violation VI
this rule. a vessel which turned out to be loaded
with cargo of slaves sailing under foreign flag.
Being sent to the port of Boston. she proved to be
an American vessel, and proceedings were at onco
instituted in the Circuit Court against the
captor. Mr. Webster defendedkthe case, and Judge
Story wss the presiding Judge. When the counsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
OPINIONS ABROAD.
A LONDON JOURNAL FAvoRs THE ANNEXATION OF
CUBA TO THE UNITED STATES.

A LONDON JOURNAL FAvORs THE ANNEXATION OF
CUBA TO THE UNITED STATES.
sLoNDoS. Tuesday, Nov. IS, 1873.
The Daily Telegraph Of this morning has another
leading article on the Virginius affair. Ii says:
Considerations of policy and humanity would lead
England to view fsvoraby the annexation Of Cuba to
the United States That the American Government will
reassembng OF Congress before taking action
the yrgnius matter is evidence that its policy will
not be governed by popular clanOr We do no not
despair Of peaceful solution OF the question In view
Of the difficulty the United States would experience In
retaining possession OF Cuba IL annexed, we whould adj
wise the Government OF that country to acknowledge
the beIigerency OF the insurgents and ultimately
guarantee the independence Of the island asking in re-
the abolition Of slavery.
a MADRID JOURNAL ADVISES THE SPANISH GOVERN
MENT TO SEND GEs. sIcKIEs HIS PASSPORT
MADRID. %uesday, Nov. Is, 1878.
The Dtario EspdRoi the organ Of the Alphonsists
and hostile TO the present Ministry. advises the
Government to send Gen. Sickles his passport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
THE VIRGINIUS MASSACRE.
PROBABLE EXECUTION OF ALMOST ALL THE
PASSENGERS.


PASSENGERS.
ONLY EIGHTEEN SAVED FROM DEATB-IHREE OF
THESE SET AT LRERTY-PoILCY OF THE SPAN
IsH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ABROAD AND AT
HOME
A fact is incidentally mentioned in telegram
from Havana which throws some light on the fate
of at least AZ OF the passengers on board the VIZ
ginius hitherto remaining in obscurity Until the
receipt of this dispatch there has been no
positive statement that more than ITO out OF the
ITO passengers had been executed Ii is now stated
30 orcumstantialy as TO leave little room TO DOUBT
that AZ others have also been shot, leaving Is only
who ESCAPED this extreme penalty. Oh these TO- who
it was intmated time ago. would be more fortu-
nate than their companions only three have been set
nt liberty The names of the ~ victims executed
on the sth of November made public, and "a
description of the arrival of the Virglnins
Mt Havana escorted by three Spanish war
vessels, is also given. The atrocities OF the
authorities IN Cuba has occasioned some conf
ments abroad One prominent London Journai
asserts that Great Britain would view favoraDIy
the annexation of Cuba TO the United States;
Madrid journal, said TO be published IN the interest
of the AlphoDsists, advises the Spanish Government
80 send our Envoy to Spain his passports Inc
policy of the Spanish Government, however,
appears TO be very concliatory based il is said,
the desire 10 obtain the moral support OF the
United States for the Republic. In our
own country nothing very important respecting
the course of our Government has been made
known. The Secretary of the Navy has been act
lively engaged in naval preparations. Among these
the most significant is the departure of the flagship
Worcester. with Rear-Admiral Scott on board, for
Key West which Is to be made large depot
for supplies. Among the intelligent comments on
the situation may be mentioned the letter from
Senator Sumner The sentiment throughout the
country does not appear to have undergone any i'm
portant change.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
WASHINGTON NOTES.

The Southern Chsyennes and Arrapahoes left
for home this afternoon via New.York. Prior 10
their departure they 10 the Interior Department
where thew put their marks 70 recent
With Them By the Commissioners OF Indian Affairs. Tho
tSem few words Of advice 70 thss future conduct
and the chiefs expressed thes Dissemination " keep
the peace hereafter.
The Commissioner Of Indian AaAirs received
information to-day Of the sa5s arrival Of he Nodscs IN
charge Of Capt wkipsOn - Baxter epnns. near THAR
new homo In Indian Tertiary.
The coIsrsd citissns Of ths District Of Columbia win
hold mas: meeting On Manhseivias Eve, 70 express
viii Be one e ~ WeabssA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
OPINIONS AT WASHINGTON

sPECULATIOSs UPON THE ATTITUDE OF OUR GOV
ERSMEST-THE PREPARATIONS OF THE PREsI-
DENT TO STATE THE CASE TO CONGRESS.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUsEJ
WASHINGTON, Nov. lS--Tho position of the Gov
eminent heretofore given. with reference 70 Cuban
affairs was not changed by the Cabinet meeting to-
day, although the subject was discussed for two
bours No information has been received at the
state Department placing the case in different at
titude and there is not the slightest reason for be-
heying that the main case as between our Govern
ment aud Spain, will be determined until the meet
ing of Congress. The position Of the President,
however, must be taken before Congress meets and
his determination is dependent on the course OF the
Madrid Government daring the next eight or ten
Gays On the facts a. they exist to-day there is rea-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
THE FATE. OF THE PASSENGERS.

CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT THAT ONLY EIGHTEEN
HAVE BEEN SAVED FROM DRA1H-NAMEs OF
THOSE EXECUTED on THE STH OF NOVEMBER.
HAVANA, Nov 1s.-Of the members of the crew of
the steamship Virginius who were not killed by the
Spaniards at Santiago de Cuba, four were con-
demned to the chain-gang for life. three to eight
years Imprisonment eight to four years imprison-
ment, and three were set at liberty The following
are the names and ages of the Cubans shot on the
9Th inst: Arturo Loret Mola, Is years 6 months;
Augustin Varona, % years. Oscar Varona, 10 years;
Guillermo Vols "a years. Jose Boite, 20 years; Sal
vador Penedo, % years; Enrique Castellanos, "
years Augustin Santa Rosa, 40 years; Justo Con-
suegra, % years; Francisco Porrapita, 10 years;
Jose Otero, p years; HerminiO Quesada, Is years
All of the above were well known in the island
several having seen service already in the Cuban
army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
TIE SITUATION AT VERSAILLES.

TIE SITUATION AT VERSAILLES.
STORMY DEBATE IN THE AssEMBLY-A yorK MOI
REACHED
VERSAILLES, Tuesday, Nov. IS, 1878
In the Assembly to-day, Gen. Changarnier pre-
sented the motion agreed upon by the Right for tho
unconditional prolongatiOn of President hac""'
hons powers.
long and stormy debate followed.
n. Laboulaye. ReporteIsiof the Committee 90 fro-
longation announced that it was impossible Tor inc
Government and the Committee to come TO terms
N. Bertauld, one of the leaders OF the Lett Cen
ter, and NJ. Prax-Pars, Bonapartist, made strong
attacks the Duke dc Broglie, and called on hiui
to leave the Ministry.
NJ. Jules Simon declared unconditional proonga-
ton of power equivalent to personal government
warned the Assembly that MacMahon would con"
stantly be able by messages like that of yesterday
to bring undue influence to bear on it's decsion BIO
demanded the defnitiye establishment of the Re
public
NJ. Ernoul, Minister of Justice, spoke in defense
of President MacMahon and his administration.
The debate was adjourned without division.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
TIE rHoRNDIKE MURDER TRIAL.

BELFAST, Me-, Nov. 1s-In the Gordon
murder case, Attorney General Paisted occupied the
morning. In summing up for the Government, and had
not concluded when the Court adjourned. This after
noon Attorney General Plaisted completed his argu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
THE ASHANrEE WAR.

LONDON Tuesday, Nov. Is, 1873
The latest dispatches received by the War
Office from Sir Garnet Wolsey. commanding tho eSpe-
don against the Asbantees give favorable accounts OF
its progress and express strong hopes OF success Tho
General writes exuantly OF the excellent moral effect
on the troops Of the skrmshes With the savagos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
. DARING ROBBERY IN MASSACHUSETTS,.

ALBANY, Nov. 10. - Three men with drawn
reyolvers entered the house OF family named Ford at
Ienox Mass. last evening. and while stood guard
over tue family, the other robbed tue house OF 100 la
money and several Government bonds they then made
their escape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
THE BAZAINE TRIAL.

BoURBAKI's MISSION TO THE EMPRESS
VERSAILLES. Tuesday, Nov is, 1873,
At the Bazane trial to-day Gen. Bourbakt
testified that he undertook the mission TO the Empress
Eugenia in the belief that 1t the only OF saw
ing the army at Metz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
PEACE RESTORED IN ARABIA.


dispatch from Alden says the Turkish
Government has Withdrawn lite troops from the scene OF
the recent conflict in Arabia and peace has been re-
stored,
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REPORTED COMMUNIST PLOT AT Lyons.

The Pdtrie reports that plot fOrthe estab"
lshment OF the Commune in Lyons has been discovered
and several arrests have been made there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-19
TIE UNITED STATES STEAMER ADA sArr.

KINGSTON, Ont, Nov. 18.-The United States
steamer Ada for the safety Of which fesrs were enter
taiueA he srivea safely ct Detroit.
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ARRIVAL OF THE v1RGIN1Us AT HAVANA

ARRIVAL OF THE VIRGINIUS AT HAVANA.
sHE is ACCOMPANIED INTO THE HARBoR By THREE
SPANISH WAR VESSELS.
HAVANA Nov. 1S.-The steamer Yirginius arrived
here at o'clock this afternoon She entered the
barbor with the Spanish colors at her masthead.
procession formed consisting of the Isabella la
Cat<lca and another man-of-war In advance the
Virginius following, and her eaptor, the gunboat
Tornado, bringing up the rear. In this order they
passed up the harbor the shores Of which were lined
with crowds of citizens. There was some cheering
along the lines of spectators as the Tornado passed.
POLICY OF THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT.
A SATISFACTORY AND HONORABLE SETTLEMENT DE-
SIRED.
MADRID, Tuesday, Nov. 10. 1873.
The Spanish Cabinet are unanimously in favor of
n satisfactory and honorable settlement of the Vir-
gnius difficulty, but regard the maintenance of the
integrity of Spanish territory as essential.
JOINT ACTION WITH ENGLAND RECOMMENDED.
LONDON Wednesday, Nov. 10. 1873.
The Ddily Nqcs expresses the hope that the British
and American Governments will act together III the
settlement Of the Virgnius affair with Spain.
EARNEST PROFESSIONS OF FRIESDsHP-oRDERs TO
SPANISH NAVAL OFFICERS To OBSERVE THR Ut
MOST CAUTION IN TuB CONDUCT TOWARD AMER
ICAN VESSELS.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
WASHINGTON, Now lS.-lntOrmatlon received from
Madrid shows that the Spanish Government is in
earnest in its professions of friendship for the
United States 1t expresses anxiety to do every
thing in its power not only to preserve
but TO strengthen the peaceful relations
now existing between thel two countries
Apart from commercial relations Spain desires the
moral support of the United States in its effort to
permanently establish a republican government in
that country, and hence the report received here
gains credit that orders have been issued by the
Spanish Admiralty to Spanish naval officers in the
West Indies TO observe the utmost caution in their
conduct toward vessels carrying the United States
flag and TO do no act that would have the effect of
adding TO the present excitement in the United
States growing out of the late unhappy occurrences
at Santiago de Cuba.