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New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
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rINAI SETTLEMENT OF THE TERMS OF AGREEMENT
CHRISTMAS DAY APPOINTED FOR THE SURRENDER
OF THE VIRGINIUs-oRDERs SENT TO HAVANA.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON Dec. 9.--The official relations be-
tween the United States and Spain are more favor
able for peace to-day than they have been at any
time since the capture of the Virginius. News was
received yesterday that the Spanish Cabinet had
formally agreed TO the demands of the United States
as set forth in the protocol signed 10y Secretary Fish
and Admiral Polo on Nov. %, and that the agree
ment had received the official signatures
This agreement does not dlner IN
any essential particular in It's terms
from the protocol already printed except that the
time. place and manner of delivering the Nirgimus
and prisoners to the United States, and the salute
to the flag which had not been settled at the time
the protocol was signed, have now been fixed. The
virgnius will be delivered 10 our navy on Christmas
Day The news of the final settlement of the terms
of agreement between the two Governments has
been forwarded TO the Spanish authorities at Ha-
yana and the necessary orders gwen. High officials
say this evening that there is now very little appre-
hensiou felt 10y our Government either i'll regard to
the ability of Spain to enforce her DEGREES in Cuba
or of Castelars Government to sustain itself at
home while it carries out the terms of agreement.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION.

SECRETARY robson BEFORE THE HOUSE COMMIT
TEE-HIs VIEWS RESPECTING THE NECESSITY
FOR COMPLETING THE NAVAL PREPARATIONS
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUSRI
WASHINGTON Dec. 9.-The Secretary of the Navy
was before the House Appropriation Committee tnis
morning in support of his application for an add-
tional appropriation Of $5.OO0OOO to continue the
work of putting the navy on a war footing he
gave the Committee detailed account Of the pres
en strength and disposition of naval forces ana
Of the steps taken by him to increase their efficiency
since the capture Of tho VirgiDius Gong over
the entire navy list he described the condition, sze
and armament of every vessel, and indicated the
present station Of all now in commission. lie said
that Key West the depot of supplies OF the North
Atlantic Squadron, had been selected IA the rendez
vous for the armament designed to operate against
Cuba in case of war. The vessels dispatched from
the various navy-yards had been ordered TO tha'
station. and also number of ships from the Euro
pean and South Atlantic Squadrons. The Secretary
reminded the Committee that he had never before
been to Congress for deficiency, and had always
kept the expenses of his Department within the
appropriations. He asked for $4,0OO,OOO to make
good the amounts used from the funds OF the
different bureaus to meet the present emergency
and to complete the repairs and equipment OF Vesses
now on hand at the yards, and also recommended
tnaI an adultlonai appropiiatioh vi Si'oVV'O'o
be made as fund to be used at the discretion OF the
President in any pressing necessity shouid
arise during the holiday recess of Congress. Gen.
Garfield will prepare bill distributing the SioOooo
among the bureaus of the Departments in accord
ance with the requirements of each. Ii is probable
that the additional appropriation Of 81 100000 VIII
be made with provision that any portion OF IL
remaining unexpended on the 18th Of January snail
be covered into the Treasury. The Committee Will
take final action on the subject tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10

desire to die for their country they also advocated
obedience to the authorities. There is no question,
however, but that all the Spaniards on the island
are averse to relnquishng the Vrginius. and would
not do it if they not absolutely compelled. By
those who prefer TO the surrender of the vessel
there are threats of burning scutting it. So
serious have these threats been regarded that the
guard on the Virgnius, which continues to
lay at the Navy-Yard, has been doubled and
other extra precautions taken. The officers of the
Navy keenly feel their humiliation in the return of
the Virginius, and it has been proclaimed in the
newspapers that, if the vessel is given up all the
officers of the Tornado will resign all grades honors.
and decorations. and retire from the service and
that many of the officers in other vessels will do
the same. Such has been the tone since the an
nouncement of the demands of the United States.
Matters are now growing quieter, and while the
dogged intention of the Spaniard still exists, and
there may be some trouble at the time of the sur
render, the Government will take such precautions
as it can to lessen the danger Much depends upon
the Casino, and of their allies, the Volunteers. If
these should continue to prove obstinate, the Vir-
ginius may never be delivered up but probably be
destroyed at her moorings. Efforts are making
to coDciliate them, and from present appearances
these efforts will be successful Papers advocating
camness are also in circulation for signatures OH
cial intelligence is unobtainable here, the Govern
ment authorities shielding themselves behind bar
rier of formal eXclusiveness. They do not like
American journalists. and will impart as little in
formation as possible. No news has yet been re-
ceived outside of high Government circles of the
reference which President Grants message makes
to Cuba Much conjecture is expressed and many
rumors IN circulation regarding it, but nothing
definite is known.
The fund for testimonial to the officers OF the
Tornado has reached 5000, and is receiving only
very slight additions The Minister of Ultramar is
endeavoring to place the finances of the island on
sound basis, but with an immense debt, about to be
paper money, he is likely to have a troublesome
time.
The very latest intelligence which can be obtained
before the closing of the mail is to the effect that
the Madrid Government has ordered the Virginius
to be delivered up immediately if the instructions
of the Home Government not complied with,
the offenders in Cuba are to be considered in the
same light the insurgents of Cartagena in Spain.
and are to be treated accordingly. At the present
time there is every appearance of trouble. The
Spaniards are obstinate, and there is strong de-
termination expressed not to give up the Vrginius
If this is the case it practically places Spanish Cuba
in open rebellion against the CASTELAR, Government.
prominent officials held conference to-day on the
above orders, but what decision they arrived at is
unknown.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10

rulers here have resigned. i can see two American
vessels coming IN as write to swell the number Oh
our cOuntrymen here. Of these there are already
goodly number The only personal danger appre'
hended by Americans-and indeed that is shared py
all speaking the English language the British ss wen
as Americans-is from some mob movement OF these
ignorant Volunteers, who think and say they are
equal to the whole world, and are anxious TO cope
with it. There two opinions among thinking
people One is that the Volunteers will burn OF SINK
the Virgnus before she leaves the harbor; ana tne
other is that they will e1pend their valor in tax
BY the time this reaches you you will be more apie
than perhaps any one here just now to tell which Oh
these two opinions is nearer the truth
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
ILLNESS or PROF. AGASSIZ.

RESULTS OF MENTAL OvERwORK-Hls CONDITION
NOT CONSIDERED ALARMING.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBuNEl
BosroN, Dec. 9-Prof Agassiz has been con-
fined to his bed since saturday at by Illness Induced by
cold and severe reaction from mental LABOR. Ihe di-
rectlon which his attack will take has moi uy de'e'
oped ITSELF but Prof Agassiz tendency to brain disease
renders such reaction always dangerous. While his
friends do not consider this attack alarming at present
they recognize the necessity Of great care and the ene
release Of Prof. Agassiz from all mental exertio"-
During the Summer and Fall he has been working very
hard, and has really done moro than hls cohs'i,"'o"
would bear He delivered address last week oeforo
m. Agricultural Society Ftchburg and also lectured
before the students Museum. His strength fall
ing hun the latter part OF the week. he was Obliged 10
take to his bed and cancel engagement TO lecture at
New Haven on Monday last. DIR. Browp-Sequard ms
has requested him TO give up all ecturng at
present and it is probable that his engagement 10 ec
ture in Washington will also be Cancelled unless he mas
o speedy recovery.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
HEAVY TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE AT NEW
PORT

NEWPORT, r. l., Dec. 9.-At noon to-day
WAS recorded IN this city mortgage deed gwen by Jay
Gould to Benjamin Finch of this city, in consideration
OF g. the valuable estates OF the former known ~
the Hunter Mayberry, aud Murray property on Wash
inetou-st overlooking the harbor. The conditions arc
that Mr. Finch shall TO enter into certain stpua-
,ions and liabilities OF certain claims In order
TO release from and attachment the steamers be-
longing or supposed 10 belong 10 the NewJersey ana
Southern Railroad Company at this port and under
libel IN the United States Court for the Rhode Island DIS
trct This document dated DecA Alsoa warranty geea
dated Dec was gwen 10 Giovanni J.. Morohins New
York. OF the above estates with Iced OF Trust Oh e'en
date Herewith. IL IL understood that tnis a.uon ~
taken by Gould 10 protect himself r case Tue sur nov
pending be decided III favor OF libelanfs ihis comhu-
nifty fail 10 understand the matter rs interpreted by
Gould. and express opinions on this impoItan.
matter All the personal property OF the Narraganseu
steam ship Company this cy. as well as IN Fall ,er'
has also met smikr fate, save the boats whicn arc
under heavy mortgage tne Old Colony Railroad Co"
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

been discharged or has expired by limitation reVes .no
Committee with all its old functions. On thursday "
McCrary OF Iowa introduced bill under the CALL """
referred TO the Civil Service Committee IN tue
formal manner Probably not ten members wouid na''
understood the effect OF the reference their at'enuo
had been called II. Next day the Sneaker announces
hts Committee list and upon 1t appeared the seecs
Committee on the Civil Service which. under the rus,
not being Standing Committee had expired with tbo
end the pre- vious session The or rule De
ruls under which the Speaker reappointed the Ccn
mttee Is certainly objectionable one for II pun Ie
substantially inI the power OF one member anh ib,
Speaker to revive committee which nneentne oi
the House do not want. The Credit Mobliier Com
mtee for example, might IN this way be empowered 10
begin again its inauisitorial work
BUFFERS SCHEME FOR sMOTHERING INVESTIGATIONS
NOT LIKELY TO SUCCEED.
The Butler scheme for smotberns proposedl nvesga'
tions likely to succeed majority OF the Commit
tee on Rules being opposed 70 It, The plan nrst
broached by Mr. Butler to the newspaper correspond
ents and afterward put In the shape OF resolution by
Mr.. Poland, contemplated the adoption OF new rules
providing that all resolutions calling for information or
proposing Investigations should be referred to some
standing committee for report on the necessity and
proprety OF making the call or Of ordering the nyest
CATION As the standing committees are each composed
of light Republicans and three Democrats, clear
that no investigation which promised TO damage lho
party would be likely TO be recommended
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS
THE RAZAINE TRIAL.

JUDGMENT LIKELY TO BE DELIVERED ro-DAY-LEr-
TIERS FROM PRINCE FREDERICK CHARLES READ
IN EVIDENCE 49,,
VERSAILLES. Tuesday, Dec. Q, 1873.
The Bazaine trial is drawing TO close IL is prooaDo
that judg gment will be given tomorrow.
PARIS, Tuesday, Dec. Q, 1879.
The proceedings In the Bazane courtmartal to-day
we're OF unusual interest and the Tranon was hed ana
surrounded by an immense crowd Of people.
Mr. Lachaud the counsel for the defense read letters
from Prince Frederick Charles Of Prussia. The first
states that Marshal Bazaine visited the Princes
during the SIEGE and that the Prince saw
him for the first time after the capitulaton.
The second letter read expresses the highest esteem
for Baxane and praises him FOR the energy with whh
he prolon ged the resistance to tho Prussian arms.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
THE AGREEMENT WITH SPAIN
FINAL SETTLEMENT OF IT'S TERMS.

FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ITS TERMS
rHE AGREEMENT CONFIRMED AT Manufactures
MAspAy FIXED As THE TIME FOR sURRENDERING G.
THE vIRGINiUs
We are informed by special dispatch from Wash
ington that the protocol signed by Secretary Fish
and SeHor Polo has received the formal confirmation
of the Spanish Cabinet 1t seems however. to have
been first made more definite by providing that
the Virginius must he delivered to our
Government on Christmas Day. Orders TO
this effect have been sent to Havana
and, notwithstanding the excitement which was
created few days ago Ito which reference is made
in our special correspondence given below, the
prospect of peaceful surrender sregarded as favor
able Secretary Robson was before the Appropr'a-
tions Committee of the House of Representatives
yesterday, and explained the condition OF the navy
in detail giving the reasons on which he based his
request for special appropriation
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
unusual punishment. Mr.. Wilson ended bis speech
by declaration in favor of restoring the old rate OF

| unusual punishment Mr. Wilson ended bis speecn
by declaration in favor of restoring the old rate Oh
pay
After one or two other speeches. Mr. Lamison took
the floor He voted six times for the back pay took
it, kept il, and glored in it. He was twice asked
by his constituents to resign, and finally told them
to Go to -" He to-day took very fierce blus
tering course, but his speech not remarkable
until toward its close, when he took up the case OF
Mr.. Lawrence. He showed himself a master OF
satire when he described his colleague,
and he said it was source OF infinite
happiness for him to be able to announce
that such an object of virtue aud consistency would
never be lost from observation. He said that manv
of the Crooks and Romans, distinguished in their
day and since, had passed away and left no like
ness and Imagination could only attempt to portray
them but this was not the with his colleague
He here took from his desk q public document OF
perhaps six or eight hundred pages, which he SAID
was the report of a subcommittee sent to New-fork
during the XXXIXth Congress to investigate the
election frauds in THAT city. Mr.. Lawrence was
the Chairman of the Committee. and the report was
of the ordinary character such is made by every
investigating Committee.
Mr. Lamison, in humorous terms, opened the book
and held it up to the House. Ii contained a fne
steel portrait of Mr.. Lawrence. A roar OF laugnter
followed, and cheering, stamping, and clapping OF
hands from all parts of the House and from the gal
eres almost drowned the Speakers voice and gavel
To add to the defeat of his opponent, Mr.. LaInson
was handed a copy of The Globe OF the
XXXIXth Congress, which contained short
speech by Mr.. Lawrence. using the argu-
ment (which Senator Carpenter has since
overwhelmingly, that a member OF Con-
gress is bound by the Constitution to receive what
ever pay is provided by law. This was the complete
overthrow of the now demoralized Congressman,
and scene of great confusion followed. 1t is SAID
that tomorrow Gen. Butler, or some other of those
who favored the Salary bill, will exhibit to the
House late agricultural report, containing pic
ture of a ram owned in Ohio and named Judge
Lawrence The discussion on the bill will probably
last two or three days.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
Election IN ENGLAND.
A CONSERVATIVE RETURNED TO PARLIAMENT FROM

A CONSERVATIVE RETURNED TO PARLIAMENT FROM
EXETER.
LONDON. Tuesday, Dec. ., 1873.
An election to fill the vacancy In the House
OF Commons occasoned by the acceptance Of the Lord
CnefJusticeship Of the Court Of Common Pleas DY sr
John Duke Coleridge, was held in Exeter today slr
Edward watkins was the Liberal candidate, ana tne
Conservatives nominated Mr.. Arthur Mills. There was
much excitement and disturbances were feared. De-
tachments Of police from Bristol and Plymouth and
body Of troops Exeter to assist in The suppress
sion of any disorder that might take place Mr. Mis-
the Conservative candidate returned after sharp
contest, by $40 majority.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
FOREIGN NOTES.

Sir William Grey, late ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Of Bengal, has been appointed Governor OF Jamaica
The steamer Amberiz has arrived at Liver
pool from the Cape Coast. Thirteen OF her ere" ded
Of yellow fever.
President MacMahOn and his wife nave
contributed 5000 francs 10 the fund Tor the soNoso
the Vile du Havre disaster.
All the members of the new Canadian Cabl-
net have now been elected to Parliament and win ono
exception by aoclamation.
Mr.. Charles Reed, NJ. p, addressing his con-
stuents at Hackney England, last evening testified 10
the excellent effects Of American temperance iegsa-
tion and urged its imitation in England
A large quantity of timber is ashore in the
r.,ohhorhood of Meris Canada IL is supposed to be
from some vessel wrecked Point des Mot on mo
opposite shore. Certain marks indicate the vessel 10
he the shlp Thornhll, which cleared at Quebec TOT
Iyerpool on Nov Nothing has been heard VI the crew.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
WASHINGTON.
SENATORIAL CAUCUSES.

SENATORIAL CAUCUSES
Mr.. CARPENTER NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENT PRO
TEN. OF THE SENATE BY THE REPUBLICANS,
AND Mr.. THURMAN BY THE DEMoCRATs-DIs-
CUssIoN OF THE FINANCIAL AND BANKRUPTCY
QUESTIONS.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBUSEI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The Republican Senators
were IN caucus an hour and half this afternoon,
tne senate adjOurning at about o'clock. The prln'
cipal business was the selection of candidate for
the Presidency pro TEN. of the Senate Ordinarily,
this Is subject that would not come before the
caucns at all at this time The nomination and
election OF Mr.. Carpenter during the extra session
would have entitled him to reelection every time
during the present Congress that the Vice-Pres-
dents chair was found to be vacant on the meeting
OF the Senate. Senator Carpenter himself was not
present in the caucus, but remained in the Senate
Chamber writing letters during the entire session..
IL Is reported that Mr.. Carpenter was renominated
with very little, if any, opposition, and will there
lore be elected tomorrow OF next day, when Wee
President Wilson will be absent The nomination
OF Attorney-General Williams to be Chief-Justice
was not considered in the at all large part
OF the time OF the caucus occupied in the dis
cussion OF some of the leading financial measures
that are likely to come before the Senate this ses-
s'on. very general sentiment was found IN favor
OF some modification Of the Bankruptcy act and it IS
reported that agreement was reached to repeal
that part of the law which puts it into the power OF
creditor to throw a debtor into involuntary bank
ruptcy. The Democrats, who not in the habit OF
making nominations for Senatorial officers, held
special caucus to-day and nominated Mr. Thurman
for the Presidency pro TEN.
@~s'..> GENHRAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
The Democratic Senators held caucus this after
noon and passed the following resolutions:
FIRST That 1t is the OF this that the Dem
ocraic members OF the Senate should vote for cand
date for the President Of the Senate pro tempoe who
represents the political principles OF their party.
Second: That the Hon. Allen G. Thurman OF OHIO be
the nominee OF the Democratic members OF the Senate
for the Office OF President OF the Senate pro mpore
Third: That the action Of this be made known
10 the Senate by the Hon. j. w. Stevenson OF Kentucky
and that he nominate Senator Thurman for the Office IN
question.
This action was taken by the Democratic caucus
without any knowledge of who would be the noni-
nee of the Republican caucus, and without reference
to any individual.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHNGTON. Tuesday, Dec. y IsIJ
The resignation OF Judge Mark W. Delahsy OF tho
United States District Court Of Kansas is announced
Charges Of Official misconduct were made against him
during the last session Of Congress- but action has
been taken on them and his resignation Will render un
necessary any further investigation The friends or
Judge Crozer tits reported are urging bis appointment
to the vacancy.Sta ~
Itis said that Gov Burbank has sent In his resigna'
ton the Executive Of Dakota, TO the President
fFor Regular Rort Of Con1resonal Proceedings Ehh PSs
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
A STEAMER SUNK on THE RIO GRANDE.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 0.-The steam
boat j. g. Lee, belonging to the Rio Grsnde RAILWAY
struck snsg Rio Grande City. and sunk IN 70 MIN
utes The boat and cargo reported total oss ehs
was bound for Rnggold Barracks with genera cargo
and Government stores suppies for The opves mS
tsry pests. Nv lyes we're lssA
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10

CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL
spKAKER BIAINE's REASONS FOR REArroINrING rHE
sKIEcT COMMITTEE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE.
wAsHUorox, Tuesday, Dec. Q, 1873.
Speaker Blaine will probably explain tomorrow his
appointment Of the Select Committee on the Cvi serv
zee vithout any action Of the House revivng u. IL
appesr. that there ,s parliamentary rule usage that
the ,sferepce Of apy matter " Committee which hss
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
DENSE FOG IN LONDON.

LONDON, Tue sday, Dec. ?, ls'5
A dense fog hangs over this city. AT p. M.
it was almost ss dark night Locomoton was slow
and hazardous hour and half later the fog had In
creased to density which said TO be almost without
precedent. 1t impossible to transact business and
all traffic ceased The streets are filed with men aud
bows bearing torches to light pedestrians their way.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10

A CONsISTORY TO BE HELD ABOUT EAST Err
ROME Tuesday, Dec. ., 1873
Besides the great Consistory on the 22d lnst.'
another Consisory will be held about Easter
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10
OPINIONS AT WASHINGTON.

GEN. sICK!ES's RESIGNhTION-EVERYTHING IN
FAIR WAY OF ACCOMMoDATIoN.
GENERAL PRRss DIsPATCH.l
WASHINGTON. Dec. a-The friends of Gen. sckles
gay that he Will, his return 10 Washington, for
mallv tender his resignation Minister to Madrid.
The Cabinet to-day not in session more than
an hour. 81 the members were present excepting
the Secretary of War. No new features were pre-
sented concerning relations with Spain. To-
night II is said on high authority that everything
is believed to be in fair way of accommodation.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10

THE COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION, THE JUDICIARY
AND BANKING AND CURRENCY, IN sEssIoN-THE
SCHEME FOR DISTRIBUTING THE PROCEEDS OF
LAND SALES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO BE
REPORTED TO THE HOUSE - DIFFERENCE OF
OPINION on THE CURRENCY QUESTION AMONG
THE MEMBERS OF THE BANKING AND CURRENCY
CoNNITTTR
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10

SENATORIAL CAUCUSES.
Mr.. CARPENTER NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENT PRO
TEM OF THE SENATE BY THE REPUBLICANS
AND Mr.. THURMAN BY THE DEMocRATs-DIs-
CUssIoN or THE FINANCIAL AND BANKRUPTCY
New-York tribune., 1873-12-10

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