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A NOVEL PROPOSITION.

Governor Walker Proposes Thst tho
Federal Government Assume and Pay
tho Debts Of All the Southern States.
RICHMOND, Va. Feb. II, 1873
General Walker to-day sent special message to
the Legislature upon the finances OF the State In
which he refers to o subject the real merits Of
which, he says, should be candidy and impartiaily
discussed Eand wise and patriotic conclusions
reached. This subject emb0dies two propositions
distinct In character but harmonious In result.
They are -
First-The assumption and payment by the
general government OF all present legal indebted
ness Of the several States; and
SecOnd-TO prevent the recurrence OF necessity
for similar action hereafter, the solemn agreement
by and between the States to abstain from the
contraction of any debts In future except such a.
may be found necessary to the legitimate and e1ec-
tive execution OF their governmental functions or
rs may be required by sudden and great emergen-
cies. The former of these propositions must be
accomplished by an act OF Congress, while the
latter can be achieved only through an amendments
to the federal constitution. which Will require the
concurrence OF three-l0urthS OF all these States.
The Governor next submits detailed state ment
OF the total Indebtedness OF all the States,
which, II assumed by the federal government,
would increase the national debt $300000,0O0 II
taken at par but II taken at market value would
be much less. This sum at five per cent interest
would annually require SIS, 600, 900 to pay the &C
cruing interest, and TO this extent and no moro
would the burdens OF the federal Treasury be In"
creased.
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THE UNNATURAL FATHER.


The Case OF Essex To He Called In CONT
Rumored Attempts TO Prevent His Wife
and Daughters from Ape airing Against
Hfm-~The Vision OF Christ I'm His
Cell"
NEWPORT, r. l., Feb. II, 1873
The excitement and Indignation over the I'M
natural crimes Of the school teacher, Albert H.
Essex, with his three daughters. continues at
fever heat. Little else Ia talked Of In places OF
public resort and the feeling Of the community is
enc Of revenge and favorable to punishment With
out the usual prehmnaries Of court proceedings.
II the accused was admitted to bail he would
probably be lynched by the excited citizens.
the preliminary examination il set down l0r To-
morrow morning, but there Is every probability
that 1t will be postponed for week. The reason
for this Is hst there Is fear the wife and daugh-
tiers Will refuse, II possible, to swear in Court to
papers for the arrest were issued. The reason Tor
this REFUSAL II they do refuse is probably natural
feminine delicacy existing among ladies as teli-
gent and refined as the wife and daughters OF the
monster appear to be. brother OF the ac-
cused is said 10 have been instrumental in
him, his argument being the groundless one that a
further exposure viii only add more to their dis
! grace. IL is probable, however, that legal meas
| ures will be taken to compel his wife and daugh
tiers TO testify 10 either his guilt innocence oil
! the fearful crimes charged against him.
The conduct OF the prisoner since his arrest has
been such as to warrant that he will feign insanity
| II brought TO trial. Yesterday he said the VISOR
OF Christ was constantly in his cell, and to-day ht
| was camOrous for q clergyman, and In response u
| hts wants Rev. Mr.. Murphy an Episcopal divine
| visited him few hours
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THE RAPID TRANSIT MOVEMENT.

Meeting OF the Rapid Transit Associa-
ton Last Night-Thc Cooper Institute
Mass Meeting To-Night-The Working
men to Attended, Delegation to Go t.
Albany on Thursday Morning.
meeting Of the New York Rapid Transit Asso-
citation was held last evening at the rooms Of the
organization at COZ Sixth avenue Mr. R. A. Wit
thaus occupied the chair, and about forty gentle
men who are prominently interested In real estate
were present.
Mr. S. E. CHURCH said that the chief business of
the meeting was to make definite arrangements
for the mass meeting agttate the subject OF rapid
transit, which is TO be held at the Cooper Institute
this evening. Providence was with the move
ment Of rapid transit, and it was an economical out
lay OF time and money to select large and In
nuenia delegation TO 60 to Albany to further rapid
transit.
Mr.. CouRTIANDT PALMER suggested that names
he selected for Vice Presidents and Secretaries of
the mass meeting to be held this evening.
Mr.. HENRY MORRISON read several communca-
tons from prominent citizens in regard to the
measures which are to be taken TO CARRY the
matter properly before the Legislature. Mr.. Nor.
rson, az Chairman OF the Committee on Dclega-
cIons read the names Of several gentlemen who
desired TO 70 to Albany In the interests of the
Association. Mr.. Morrison declared that he wanted
Delegates as he did not like to be placed IN .
ridiculous position He had taken great deal OF
trouble In the matter, and had on one occasion
remained as late as eight O'Clock with three OF hts
clerks to facilitate mattero-
Mr. s. 4. CHURCH, who is always smiling like Mr..
Cofax, explained briefly plan whereby harmony
| should be restored.
Mr.. MORRISON then made what might be called
! rambling speech, the purport OF which was not
! understood by any one present
! Mr.. W. d. HARRISON asked the chair for informa-
ton as to what the plan Of action proposed should
be- a. proposed by Mr.. Morrison.
Mr. 5. Z. CHURCH hoped that the reporters would
not take notice OF the conversation.
Mr.. MORRISON said that OF course they did. But
he did not want TO be dictator, neither did he
wish to take the position o. boy, who Mad merely
At this stage OF the meeting the CHAIRMAN an.
uoupced that Mr.. Courtlandt Palmer was elected
as Secretary pro tenn, and that check had been
handed in for SIS, toward the object OF the meet
ing from Howard Potter.
The CHAIR announced that the gentlemen OF the
delegation should be present at the Grand Contra
depot ~ ten O'Clock on Thursday morning, Feb
ruary q, 50 that the committee might be all 10
gether on the same train. .tU .4ia.
Mr.. WILLIAM GARRETSON suggested that Mr.
schuyler DO appointed committee OF one TO se'
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that sleeping. cars be procured. >N was 9naily
settled That M Courtiandt Palmer &nd MI. Schuy'
Ter De allowed 70 act 90 committee.
Tho SRC1urARY read . letter rem Dr. Luciu1
Comstock. now at Albany. who wished to state
tnas ne could not be present at the Cooper Instt-
tute meeting, a. he was then before . cemnlttee
IN opposition to the destruction OF Reservoir
square The Secretary also read financial state
ment OF the funds OF the association. The Secretary
limited that there was nothing to be done except
to have members put their hands In their pOcxets
A v0ICE-Yes and take them out again.
deput8tt0n OF two members OF the WOrkinE-
mems Union presented themselves to the meeti6g
ct this moment.
Mr.. BLAIR, . member or the deputation. spoke
for his organization and said that he and the large
body which he represented were heartily glad TO
help and cooperate with the movement to build
railroad in the interests OF the people from the
Battery to Harlem. He was editor OF paper read
by wOrkingmen and he had caused to be inserted
In Its columns Q notice OF the meeting at the
Cooper Institute, and he believed that the work.
ingmen would be present in large numbers
Mr.: BARRY suggested that each person present
should urge upon his friends the necessity OF at
tending the meeting, In order that it DO made an
Imposing demonstration.
A VOICE. move that the name OF Dr. Charles G.
Blumenthai be added to the list Of vice presidents
Mr.. COURTLANDT PALAER-I second that motion,
i0r ne cured me when was the sickest man in the
world daughter by the Secretary
was moved and seconded that the names OF
Mr. Blair and Mr. Hurburt, OF the Workngmen's
the mass meeting tonight, at the Cooper In
The meeting then adjourned until next Monday
niQht
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and Amadeop'
The Question OF Abolition OF the Re-
ligious Corporations.
ROME, Feb. II, 1879
The Parliamentary Committee on Religious Cor
porations has decided abolish the houses of the
chief religious ORDERS but to provide for the support
of the heads, or superiors and their tndemniica-
ton for loss Of property.
The committee has not, however, succeeded In
coming to an agreement with the italian govern
ment since 1t has completely rejected article Of
the bill, which Is thus worded:-
For each Of the religious orders which have a
General 81 broGIr&ur general in the city Of Rome
there is reserved house destined for its repre-
sentation at the court OF the Holy See. The prop
erty of these establishments, considered as 2
special foundation intended to meet the inherent
charges and to support the ecclesastcs who reside
In them shall be administered respectively by the
religious community, which in all other respects
ceases to be recognized as q clyD BODY. A royal
decree. published within three months, on the adj
vice Of the Council OF Ministers, shall indicate the
houses that to be preserved, selecting by pref
erence those In which the generals and procureurs
general above mentioned habitually reside.
This article, In the eyes OF the Roman Catholic
Church, Is one of the most important OF the bill,
and has been for long time the point at which the
criticisms Of the democratic party have been
directed. 1t is shortly to be placed on the order
of the day for open discussion in the Parliament.
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ALDAMns LIBERAL GIFT TO CUBA.
More Libernting Expeditions To Be Sent
Out Shortly-A Patriotic Gathering in
Lexington Avenue.

Moro Ltber0ttn8 Expeditions TO BE sent
Out shortly-A Patriotic Gathering in
Lexington Avenue.
Yes have something to say. There Is Cuba
'ruEsnS Cuba to stand by the G
ter ssnds IhIs kepuSs Tf.psnsiSis ic[ that am
been tosethsi nov you must 6 look t. th'y'"g Words
The cosey parlors In the house OF the distin-
guished Cuban patriot, jose Maria Mayorga, in Lex
ington avenue, We're Crowded. last night BY gath
ering OF some forty representative Cubais, fnclud
ing the Presidents Of the Laborantes Ansiadores
and Cigar Makers societies, who had been called
together to discuss what were the best means to
he taken to bring about the liberation of their un-
happy island from the cruel grasp Of the Spanard
and to bring about the release from slavery
OF the half million OF negroes who are now
txeated as beasts OF the field. Dark eyes shone
brightly among the exiled PATRIOTS as they talked
over che cruel reign OF Spain in the "Gem OF the
AntillesS' and vows deep and earnest were made
that no EFFORT snoqs be wanting On their part to
numsnlty. Il was resolved Unanimously 'I that
Southern ports OF this country. to be here.
after chosen, with large number Of men, arms
t6st he haa heard. from f fTend at New oresns
that large expedition, consisting half Of Cubans
and half OF veterans in the late war, were about
Cuba. No time was lost in useless discussion, and
dozen gentlemen put down their checks for
$1,000 subscription towards equippng liberatlng
expeditions
MR.. DE ALpANAs GENEROUS GIFT.
Mr. de Albania, the eminent Cuban patriot
whom the Spaniards tried TO gain over to their
side by making him the Marquis OF Santa Rosa but
which title he scornfully refused to accept, pre-
ferring his own honest name 10 that OF all the
Spanish hidalgos in the world, then rose, and
said :-"Gentlemen, Will you allow me to make you
a propositions propose to obtain for you double
as much money as our brethren can collect In the
United States" This offer was received with the
widest enthusiasm and a long series Of cordial
handshaking and expressions OF gratitude to Mr..
de ALBANIA for his magnificent offer. Although he
stated that he could obtain the money, N was
understood on all hands that the promised dona-
ton would come out of his own pocket. II, there
Tore the exiled Cubans In the United states are en-
abled to collect quarter Of a million OF dollars,
Mr.. lie Adama's gift will be in like proportion
A COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO COLLECT SUBSCRIPTIONS.
The following gentlemen were instructed to col
lect subscriptions :-Lenardo Del Monte, Benjamin
l.. Perez, Federico Armas Cayetano Mila Benit0
Zerquera, Hilario Cisneros Juan s. Diaz, General
Juan viIlegas, General Earnabe varona, Pedro NJ.
Rivero, jose NJ Mesrre, Isaac Carrilo, Rev. Joaquin
Palms, OF the Cuban Episcopal church in this city;
Jose J. Govantes Francisco vades Mendoza-all OF
whom are empowered to collect funds on oehalt OF
the Republic of Cuba.
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O y B A..
ANOTHER IHsURcEHr EXPEDITION.


KEY WEST. Feb. 10, 1873.
Intelligence has just reached here OF the success
full landing OF another cargo OF arms and annual
learned nom the meagre dispatches received. 1t
appears that schooner, commanded by one OF
Betancourt's friends. ran over from port I'm the
British West Indies and succeeded In landing the
goods at vertentes small port In the Eastern
Department Of the island
Her cargo consisted OF about ten tons Of powder.
900 cartridges and large number OF Remington
rnes. The news has also been received that all
the aforementioned munitions OF war have been
safely received by the patriots and taken inland
already distinguished himself several times In
action against the spaniards
He has sent the following laconic cypher mes
sage to his friend resident here:-"we want
artillery and ammunition. but no more small arms.
The spaniards are perfectly demoralised."
The Progress OF tho InsurroctiOn-ROut
OF tho Cubans from Spanish Sources
Retreats OF the Spaniards from Cuban
Authorities.
HAVANA, Feb. IL, 1873.
The recent assertions and disorders prevalent
among the J0rcats on the trocha have become so
serious a. to require the Issuing of general order
inquents will be tried by summary court martial
and their faults
SEVERELY PUNISHED.
In all cases, however, the proceedings and SEN
tence of the Court must have the approval OF His
Excellency. The most recently published tele-
grams from the insurrectionary districts give the
following news concerning operations:-A tele-
gram from General Riquelme announces that
Brigadier Marin overlook the insurgents near San
Miguel on the 9th and completely disodged them
from their positions,
DISPENSING THEM, WITH CONSIDERABLE LOSS,
and as is customary In these reports, capturing an
extensive camp, with provisions and munitions OF
war. At other minor points the surrender OF few
families or capture OF poor devil OF country
man-always reported as prisoner from the en-
emy-form the basis for the necessary amount OF
official bulletins In the Canela Mountains the
sub-prefect, Manuel Mario, of Belisario Peralta's
band, Is reported to have been killed. According
TO telegram from Santiago de Cuba an insurgent
band endeavored to attack the estates California
and Sabanillo, but were repulsed Spanish &C
COUNTY with
LOSS OF THREE KILLED.
Private accounts, as usual, differ vastly with the
efiicial reports, and these former state that the
district OF Santiago is full OF insurgent bands; that
government forces sent out in their persecution
have returned
WITHOUT FIRING SHOT,
as they encountered the insurgents in vastly supe-
rior numbers. The united bands Of Vicente Garcia,
Magn Diaz, Goyo Benitez and others, to the mum.
Der Of seven or eight hundred, attacked and sacked
the town OF Sibanicd, in the Central Department
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THE VIENNA EXHIBITION.
Programme Order for the Trial Of Agricultural
Implements
TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERAlS.

LONDON, Feb. II, 1873
A programme OF the vienna Exhibition an
nounces that experiments with agricultural ma
chimes will be made on the Leopodsdorf estate,
eighteen miles rom Vienna.
The 18th OF June Is appointed for the competitive
trial Of mowers respers and rakes; the l4th july
for threshers and cleaners and the 2sth Of July for
steam plougns, sewers and harrows. Horses, oxen
and steam will be provided for exhibitors on the
grounds.
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EXTENSIVE FEES IN WILLIAMSBURG. :"
Of Planning Mills, . Bung
Factory and . Large Quantity OF


Factory and . Largo Quantity OF
Lumber.
The fremen OF Williamsburg under Chief Smith,
had busy time OF 1t last night and this morning.
At about nine O'Clock they extinguished fire in
the building No. 4sS Graham avenue, occupied by
Albert Fries. The fire was caused by the explosion
OF q kerosene lamp. Damage $500.
shortly after they returned from this nre--ten
o'cock-the extensive bung factory OF W. II. Bee
son, foot OF North Third street, was found to be on
fire, and before stream was put on II the names
had made such Roadway that all efforts TO save It.,
proved fruitlees, and It fell q mass OF ruins.
The names also damaged Kennedy's machine
shop adjoining, and then spread to the Williams
burg sawmils and lumber yard below. At this
time the cOnnagratiOn was so threatening that
general alarm was sounded and assistance soon
reached the nremen engaged but up to one o'clock
this morning they had not succeeded In extingutsh-
he had it under control at that hour.
Mr.. Beesons loss on his factory will reach 1000.
but no estimate OF the other losses can be made at
the time of writing
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GOVERNMENT By COMMISSION
Rochester Asking for n Repeal OF the
Com misstOn Laws Of 1874.

ROCHESTER, NJ T., Feb. IL, 1873.
large and enthusiastic meeting Of taxpayers
was held here at the City Hall this evening, Mr..
John Lutes presiding. Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted protesting against the imnosi-
ton upon the city OF o government by commits
sions and asking the Legislature to repeal the laws
OF 1872 by which commissions were constituted,
to stand by %,
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ltlfetAR 70 TIE new YORK HrsAl,.

MELBOURNE, Feb. II, 1879
The Intercolonial Postal and Telegraph Confer.
ence has recommended the San Francisco route as
the most desirable for the transmission OF mails
between Europe and Australia.
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SWITZERLAND.
The pontiacsl sishop Msraiiiiicca E1ilsd from the
Republie-Ths Sepeva Authorities at
War with the Vatican.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW Yuax HEaALl.

GENEVA, Feb. 10, 1873.
Rev. Mr.. Mermilod, as he is classed by civic law
description, or Right Rev. Dr. Mermillod, according
to Vatican enrolment, having declared to the Swiss
Federal Council that he was determined to exer-
else the functions Of Vicar Apostolic, despite the
prohibitions of the authorities, has been sent to
the French frontier under escort.
Cause OF the Genevese Conflict with tho
Soc Peter.
The condition OF AFFAIRS which has induced the
civil law authorities OF Switzerland to the act of
exiting Roman Catholic bishop from his pastoral
charge and finally ejecting him from the soil OF the
Republic has been created by the appointment of
bishopric OF Geneva By His Holiness Pope Plus the
Ninth.
According to q solemn arrangement between
Rome and Geneva tne cans0 was R netuded 10 sne
same Monseigneur Mermillod was cure OF Geneva
and bishop in pdrtbs for the last eight years but
he was only in that capacity under cover OF the re-
sponsibilty Of Monseigneur Marley, whom alone the
Genevese authorities recognized as having eptsco-
pal functions. Lately, however, Monseigncur Mer-
Pope, without leave asked from the government
He has been recognized as bishop by the
when the government applied to the Bishop
OF Lausanne to appoint cures to vacant parishes IT
when the Council Of State, on discovering the
exact nature Of the action OF the Roman Curia, de-
prived Monseigneur MermillOd or his curacy ana
ordered the clergy to withhold recognition Of any
episcopal functions, the cures and clergy OF the
canton replied BY protest in which they not only
claimed M0nseigneur Mermillod for their lawful
bishop but asserted the right of the Church in
Rome to appoint bishops irrespective OF the state
In view of this protest, and Of Monseigneur Maril-
ley's refusal to act as . bishop In Geneva, the
Council issued Q proclamation explaining what 1t
intended to do and appealing to the Roman
Catholics OF Geneva to support 1t In the measures It
deems necessary TO propose in defence Of the
powers and rights Of the State. The forcible exile
Of Monseigneur Mermillod has followed
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A.-St. Vitus Dance Curable-Watts'
NERVOUS ANTIDOTE cured my daughter, who suffered
dreadiully for years &c w LAhEMAN
80 Hilary street, Brooklyn.
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THE QUESTION IN PORTUGAL.

Cabinet Contradiction OF tho RevoIu.
tiontionist Assertion OF . Coming Re-
public.
LIsB0N. Feb. II. 1873.
The government organs oficlally deny that there
is any movement In Portugal for the establishment
OF Republic.
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For Irritated Throat, Cough OF
Cold, BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES" are offered
with the fullest confidence in their efficacy They main
tain the good reputation they have justly acquired
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ana that tho army n resolved 70 maintain its au-
th0rity."
POLITICAL CAUTION AGAINST HAsrY PLEDGES or
PARTY ADHESION.
The members OF the Moderate Left In the French
National Assembly decline TO join In the address
OF the Extreme Left to the republicans OF Spain
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THE QUESTION IN PARIS.

senior Castelar's Circular I'm the French
Cspisal-President Thiers' Recognition
,Hmminently Probable.
4, PARIS Feb II. 1873
The oficial circular manifesto OF sehor CASTELAR,,
Spanish Minister Of Foreign Affairs, cemmunicat
ing 70 the surrounding governments the establish
ment ola Republic in Spain, has reached Paris and
viii be delivered to President THEIRS to-day.
The recognition Of the Spanish Republic by the
government OF France IL expected to follow I'm.
ned'sse'I
The Circular Omefally Delivered to the
French Ministry.
PARIS, Feb. II, 1873
Almost immediately subsequent to the transmits
sion OF the nrst despatch from this city to the
HERALD to-day senor salustano olozaga the Span.
I'm Ambassador. called upon the Marquis de Re.
musat this morning and read to him Castelar's
circular announcing the establishment Of the Re.
public.
me Spanish Minister says :--'Neither internal
nor foreign pressure moved the National Assembly
60 declare the Republic. The people are tranquil,
the army obedient, the authorities calm. The
government Ia resolved TO preserve order at any
price, It relies on the respect for law inherent In
spsniards ana the ndenty OF the army. Spain
Possesses Gil the virtues necessary for selfgovern
mens To dispsi false impressions and remove
spprehensions the government declares that 1t II
resolved 10 maintain the organizauon OF the army
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Patent
CHAMPION SAFES,
25I and 252 Broadway, corner of Murray street


aveuue-Appetizc and Invgorae before breakfast Re-
and yltaze before dinner Soothe and Tranquilzs
before retiring ventilaton highest temperatures:
hes shampooing gratues Ladies day and evening.
Gentlemen every day and all night
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Henry Capt, OF Geneva, Now Has .
beautiful assortment of WATCHES and TRAVELLING
CLOCKS, OF his own make, at q Union SQUARE.
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AUSTRALIA.

Communication with Europe BY Way Of Cali
fornia.