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New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
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before the Civil Service rules were adopted a"'
serted that while new appointees are required W s'
proof OF their ability there hundreds no" III tne uo
partnents appointed political groundswbo are "aS
unfit for the postions they hold. II sucn an exahhA-
ton is contemplated, it should DO different In oh"I'
scter to that which candidates for sppo'n"
ment are now submitted since there "e
numerous easns where clerks who could ho'
answer any set questions that might be pat 10 tneb
have by long experonce, become very ecenl anu 81
pert in their especial duties. 1t would De nannesuy
mrroper TO turn such these 70 give place 70
perenced men, no matter what their literary at'"H
ments.
REPRESENTATIVE eTErHEys's VIEWS on THE CVh
RIGHTS QUESTION.
A colorcd delegation. consisting OF Geo f. Downine'
Frederick Douglass n W. Couney, F. g. Barbadoes' b.
A. Striker and VIM Wilson, had an interview To-Day,
by appointment with Representative A. H. stepnene
Georgia who received the delegation IN the ~os'
friendly manner The delegation report that IN Ind
course OF conversation Mr. stephens freely sdfoitoo
that coored men citizens were entitled to fuii pro
lection In their civil rights without any nyidious pro
scriptioD but that 10 the duty OF the respective
States and not that of the Federal Government 10 ae
I'm order 10 secure them He stated that he was prepa
ing "A speech TO delivered in the House OF hepessnt
atves, on the Civil Rights bi.l and IL ths DE WE'VE
were fully expressed
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
EOREIGN NOIES.

The Pope will deliver another Allocut ion in
Consistory on the 26th OF December
The bark Walo, reported to be bound for an
American port, is ashore near Londonderry.
Gems. MOriOnes and Iona have reentered
the Province Of Biscay, Spain, with 1900 men.
There is strong opposition in France to the
proposed grant OF money 10 the exEmpress Eugene.
The scarlet fever in an unusually malignant
form prevails In parts OF England. There have been a
deaths from the disease in Liverpool within week.
The report of Bazaine's flight is unfounded.
IL was stated that the erMarsha TO leave Paris
last night for ST. Marguerite, Misplace Of imprisonment
The Hon. s. L. Huntington was entertained
ct banquet at Montreal. last night by his political
friends. large number Of prominent politicians we're
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
TIE AGREEMENT WITH SPAIN
STATUS OF THE vIRGINlUs.
WHERE THE INVESTIGATION Is TO TAKE PLACE-lM-
MuNITY OF THE NOMINAL OWNER.


WHERE THE INVESTIGATION is TO TAKE PLAcE-M-
MuNITY OF THE NOMINAL OWNER.
GENERAL PRESS DIspATCH,l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-It has been ascertalned
from prominent Government officer that the In
yestigaton as TO the character of the NTgnlus Will
be conducted in New-York.
The Government is powerless to proceed against
Patterson to whom the register for that vessel was
issued on account of the statute of limitations
therefore no punishment be inflicted, two years
having elapsed since he obtained the papers. Had
all the facts been known within two years he would
have been prosecuted for perjury.
COMMENTS OF THE HAVANA pBEss-DANAGEs
CLAIMED FROM THE UNITED STATES.
HAVANA, Dec. 2S.-The Didrio de Ia Marina to-
day claims that as the United States Attorney-Gen-
eral has decided that the Virginius illegally carried
the American flag at the time of her capture, SPAN
must demand her restoration and that of her sur
yiyine prisoners. Ii infers from the decision that
fhe Virgipius was pirate, and the United States
Government besides restoration must give SPAN
satisfaction adequate TO the offense OF requiring
surrender. The Didrio demands that the same YES
sel which received the Virgnius at Bahia Honda re-
turn her there, and that the Juniata bring the
prisoners back to Santiago because the Nlrgmlus
was the legal prize of the Tornado and the pms
-cners can and should be tTed only by Spanish trI-
bunals Spain Is ADVISED 10 DC ClelntuJ "lth
and not TO employ the full force of the law. The
Ilario concludes with the hope that Gen. SlcAles
viii not withdraw his resignation.
The 70. de Cuba declares Spain now has the right
10 demand satisfaction from the United States and
the resignation of Gen. Sickles is imperative IN
view of the awkward and ridiculous position IN
which he is placed In order to enforce her demands
Spain requires more energetic Minister al Wash
1ngton than Admiral Polo
The Didrio in another article bitterly complains OF
tbe Home Government. 1t says: No Spanish
nation exists to-day. The nation is represented
only by eeotistica parties. There is no war cry
Therefore our traditional enemies put their feet on
our necks Had Spain been united the Washington
protocol would never have been ratified. The nation
would never have permitted the shadow OF such an
outrage"
AN ENGLISH OPINION OF SPANS DEMAND OF TIE
RETURN OF THE VESSEL.
LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. @, 1873.
The Times Of this morning alluding to the report
flat Spain has made demand upon the United
states for the restoration Of the steamship YiTginius
and the survivors surrendered at Santiago de Cuba,
savs that such action the part of Spain would be
premature despite the opinion of the Attorney
General of the United States that the Virginius had
no right to carry the American flag. Spain must
wait until United States Court has settled the case
Of the vessel before proceeding further in the
matter
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
ur.ITu OF THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

HEALTH OF THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.
HOW THE RtMoRs or HIS ILLNESS AFFECT HE
PEOPLE or BERIIS-nE Is SAID TO BR COMPARE
TlVELY WILL
LONDON Wednesday, Dec &-s a. n'
A special dispatch from Berlin to me Lon
don Times says that in consequence Of the alarming
rumors in regard to the health OF the Emperor winam
an anxious crowd filed the square opposite the koya
Palace last night.
The people were assured from the balcony tha' 'no
Emperor comparatively well, although conhhea "
his room but they refused TO disperse.
IN. Standard reports that rumors were persisently
circulated yesterday of the Emperors death They arc
undoubtedly false but it is certain that His Majesty ]"
very i'll.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
,rCIAL ALLOWANCES IN THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL
REVENUE.


WASHINGTON Tuesday, Dec. 2s, 1873
II has been source Of great complaint among the Of
ncers OF the that owing the practice Of
giving special allowances, fees, &C., In the Bureau OF
Internal Revenue nominay ia the hands Of the secre.
tary of the Treasury but really subject to the wishes
of the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue, there has
hardly been officer ip the Bureau who had
by law fixed rate of pay. The Com
missioner was tho officer who, in effect fixed
majority OF the salaries. and has long been the
paiut that this was too much power to be held by
subordinate in department 1t Is understood that
effort will be made in Con to abolish all special
allowances that IL may be ascertained what amount
OF Day each officer in a bureau is entitled TO. In
the mean time, the Secretary OF the Treasury
has taken the matter entirely out Of the
hands of the Commissioner, and has issued
an order directing that hereafter all applications for
spec allowances to Collectors OF Internal Revenue
~.t he directed TO the Secretary Treasury
also directed that the Of allowance granted for
the present fiscal should be stated and also the
and Nights the name each deputy and clerk, where
and how they are employed, and what salary they re-
ceive respectively.
THE PoLARIs INVESTIGATION TO BE RESUMED TODAY
The war cloud having passed over, the Secretary Of
the Navy finds that he has sufficient time his hands
10 complete investigation in the Poars misfortune
He will therefore his investigation tomorrow.
and will examine Prof. Bryan, the astronomer,
ana his two companions, who became separated
from Capt Buddington's party after they
were rescued. The three now in Washing
ton, and their testimony will soon be taken.
The evidence Of the whole Of the Poars including
both the Tyson and the Buddington parties, together
with revised report of the Secretary OF the Navy IN
which the whole of the testimony VIII be reviewed, Will
be pre pared and Congress. The Secretary Will
also order preparation OF an enlarged and revised
map Polar regions traversed by the Poiars or any
Of her crew.
PROPOSITION TO EXAMINE CLERKS APPOINTED BE-
FORE THE CIvII~sERyICE RULES WERE ADOPTED.
report 10 in circulation tonight which, II true, will
canse great commOtion among the employees OF the
departments here. I. is said that at meeting OF the
Civilservice Commission, TO he held some time In
January q proposition Will be discussed TO the
examination OF al those holding clerkshpsor or other
sestasns u shs sspas@ents, and who were appointed
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
POSITION OF GREAT BRITAIN.

no CONCENIkAIION OF BKIIIsH FEsoELs n ON bAN
WATERS.
LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. g. 1878.
There is no truth in the report that the British
wu-sbips in the West Indies have been ordered to
assemble in Cuban waters.
BRITISH NEN-oF-wAR ORDERED TO HAVANA.
HALIFAX, N s., Dec GA rumor is current here
s.l.y chat tbe haRship Royal Alfred and six other
British men-of-war have been ordered to proceed
from Bermuda to Havana to await the result of the
demand of the British Government for the punish
nent of Gen. Burriel for executing the English SUBJ
Sects among the yrginius captives.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
THE EASTERN RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

BIDpEFoRp, Dec. 2S.-The Coroners nquest
IN the case of the Eastern Railroad dsastexwas resumed
this morning The evidence so far given seems 20
attach the chief blame OF the disaster the dead
ductor The testimony conflicting, the up train
hands avering that there were red signals out ana the
down tram testfying TO the contrary The attoi
ney for the Government moved TO exclude reporters
this morning. aud probable that BeTcaer tbe
sion will DO secret.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
A WESTERN TRAGEDY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23 - Adyices lfoh
Tucson. Arizona state that terrible tragedy occurred
Dec 10 st Lincoln, NcwMexico ConstAp'o Aar''n
with posse Of mon attempted to arrest David warner
Mr. Herald and j. L. 0lynn, whom Warner Killed
Martin. The BherEs posse then killed WarRer sno .ne
other I've psDs1 vs's sSse found dead, TsdoeS WIN
bulIote ....a % +.H 'f %
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
FINANCES OF CTRA.

HAVANA, Dec. 23.-The Junta, the lnten
dente and the leading merchants continue TO deliberate
OH plans for the solution of the financial crsS but th
result Is as far off as ever.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24

FRENCH PEACE SOCIETY'S BANQUET
PARIS, Tuesday, Dec. 70, 1873
The French Peace Society gave banquet
last night in honor Of Its Secretary, NJ Richard VINO
has lust returned from mission italy. number OF
Americans and Englishmen were among the guests ana
toasts to the United States and Great Britain we're
given.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
FRANCE AND ITALY.

A RESUMPTION OF CORDIAL RELATIONS PROPOSED
PARIS, Tuesday Dec. 2S, 1873
Chevalier Nigra, the Italian Minister, had
an interview with President MacMahon to-day ana pro
posed the resumption OF cordial relations between
France and Italy.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
THE BowLEs BANKRUPTCY CASE.

AN ADJOURNMENT SINE pIE-PLANs OF THE CRED
ITORs.
LONDON, Tuesday. Dee. IS. 1873.
The Bowles Brothers a. Co, bankruptcy
case has been adjourned die The creditors oil the
firm are in favor Of the funding project.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24

REPORTED DEATH OF HENRY ROCHEFORT
PARIS. Tuesday, Dec. 2s 1873
1t is reported that Henry ROcbefort has
died at the penal settlement in New-Caledonia.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
GERMANY AND FRANCE.

WORE TROUBLES LIKELY TO AKISE'
LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. 49, 1873
The Daily Ne,cs reports that the hostile tone
OF issued by French bishops has cauSeo
the German Government TO renew its complaints W
France.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-24
OTHER NAVAL INTELIIGENcP
ShDhhs IN REGARD TO EXTRA WORK AT sAvr-rARD

~hh' IN REGARD TO EXTRA WORK AT HAvY-YARDs.
isr rrLEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUERI
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-lt turns out to be q
'aA' 'he secretary Of the Navy has ordered ALI
extra work TO cease at the Navy-Yards Tbso,ss.' ~
tbst extra hours OF work shall cease that s that tbers
sha not be- for the present. any night Or supasv
work bsi the war-preparations are by no means =,
cease.
THE BROOKLYN NAvY-YARD.
statement in the morning newspapers
that the Navy Department had ordered suspension OF
NJ extra work caused much dismay among the work
Heh Of the Brooklyn Nsvy-Yard yesterday. Fears
Sere euieted, however, wnen 1t ascertaned that
sse order referred only TO night and Sunday labor and
uss The statement was but repetition OF what bad
M unfinished several dave before. II has low
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-02
Competition on the River !.

The Keokuk- Northern Line Co. is at
tempting to monopolize the river business,
but it wakes up suddenly whenever any
wild boat enters the trade for the purpose
Of carrying freight For instance, the R.
A. Babbage arrived here from the North,
Saturday forenoon, with three well-loaded
barges in tow. She left Dubuque, where
most of her freight was taken, on Friday
and here is an account of the time she had
in getting business The Herald says;
The keokuk Northern Line is making a
desperate effort to run out opposition
packets. Com. Davidson was in the city
yesterday, who came here to see about the
Babbage and the amount of freight she
was securing When he found out that
over ll,000 packages had been prom
ised, he became desperate and offered sew
eral shippers FIVE cents per sack rates to
st. Louis, which was received with scorn
and not single sack did he receive at
that figure. Shippers generally stand by
the Babbage and know full well that to II.
Lowrey, the agent, they are indebted for
what privileges they now enjoy in the way
OF cut rates. The Babbage leaves this
evening with shipment OF $4,000 pack
ages, larger amount than Mr.. Lowrey ex-
pected on his arrival His rates are I24
per cwt, to St Louis, and % to New Or
lean, which grain and provision dealers are
free to give, knowing full well that the
bait thrown out by the monopolist is only
to catch their freight and run the Bah
bage out of these waters.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-02
Personal.

Mr.. J. W Coleman, representing the
great wholesale drug house Of Wheelock,
Finlay Il Co., New Orleans, is in town.
We trust his stay will be a pleasant one
and his visits frequent
We understand that Maj Burnham has
six months leave of absence, and that
Capt John B. Davis, late in command of
the Montana, has been promoted to the
position Of Assistant Superintendent, I'M
der Col Macomb, Of the improvement OF
the Upper Mississippi, and sailed this
Wednesday morning for the upper river
on duty Capt Davis is practical steam
boatman, and probably understandable well
as any other man the kind of work needed
on the river for the benefit of navigation.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-02

a ITOkNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
ana soiicitor in Chancery. Office opposite
ROCK Island House, Rock Island mi se0dWIy
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-02

,Monhe i cleaning up Charley Head makes Z,
llir puslhtss 10 see to this Important an hrrt e. -
son, WI the city Marshal Of Rock Island ono, "a
800 a'il nose and crafty his people by Inn, ~
'orl u the same direction linton
The foolish creature who wrote the abovo
mas neither eyes, nose or brains Mr.
Head Is Street Commissioner not Cytu
.narsl'at - and is doing exactly what
the hve Street Commissioners in Rock
Island are doing. Has the late little
, !. heard Of the city Marsha in
Moline taking the business out of the stree,
Commts"oaer's hands? OF course not
But In his ignorance he thinks he can spit
a little venom at Mr.. Kimball, - and in do
ing so he exposes himself
The streets and alleys in Rock Island
were never in so good condition as thew
are to-day. The Street Supervisors, act
ing as Board of Health, are going through
all the alleys all over town, cleaning them
up and when property ought to
pay they are required to do so. Mayor
Davenports plan is working admirably
Every decent man likes it-and the small
Ind Venomous attacks of the late little la
nented are laughed at by every sensible
person in the city.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-02

The ate little smented, in hisle
at news aper. thu morning, says ah-
her 4 our lartst taxpayers have lie
nr.heir mips to ask the Council is
a' mkt reguI meeting to refund all tx
IS they lve paid, for 1871, in exe,f
the Pgteo assessment, and he addat
+. ",,u'non decency and justice requirat
j ne Bailey Davenport should refun,e
oJerplus. The late little lamentis
hereby informed
l. W hen man voluntarily pays IS
assessed upon him, whether legal or Ill /
We know of 10 mode of redress for h
:. Mayor Davenport is not the ker
OF the cItys money None of whae
Little Blonde calls our largest tax-pay
or the smallest taxpayers either. we'd
HIM any money, and he therefore bas,e
81 their money, or money which oe
from their pockets The City Treas,r
Is the keeper of the peoples money, ID
we hardly think he will venture to pant
any of it without an order from the ~
Council
j, Ii "a number Of our largest x
payers who voluntarily paid their ties
on the illegal water works assessment re
now sorry for it and disposed to wine
about 1t, and will present their petition t.
the City Council, the ten Aldermen ofbi.
city will probably take the subject ME,
respectful consideration, and endeavn +,
ascertain what legal claims thew have fo,
a return OF what they voluntarily maid T
they were not smart enough to deeli,p n
pay an Illegal demand, made upon then h,
-hurdock administration, the Aldermen
may, perhaps, think it was their own farl
we don't know how that would he
I. Bailey Davenport, having paid hi,
taxes for 1871, it becomes matter of in
crest to know when the 400 to 5tg otbe,
who have not paid up, are coins
o follow his example and pay up. We
lave not space to give the names Of the
Whole lot, but we will mention tina,
mong the number may be found the
James of +. p. Reynolds, the Union !,
andidate for Mayor last spring the In
." office; DR.. Gregg, p. L. Mitchell C
'ynde, Jr-, I. J. Robinson, and scores of
theirs OF the Uaion's friends. They are
ellnquents. They have been invited to
ay up on the same basis Bailey Dayen-
ort paid, but they hang back IF they
ant to take advantage of that case now
their tlme-let them hurry up and nav
NAT they owe. Mr.. Davenport has paid
Ill the Union now try and urge its friends
pay what they owe? viii it walk nm
ID settle what it owes? The people don't
INK 1t quite consistent for the Union and
friends to continue their abuse and
ing towards Mr. Davenport, who has
I'd, while they themselves have not maid
lie people see and appreciate this point
the delinquents can't see it, it is not opr
lit. NV 0
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-02

The late little lameuted, in his little q
gan, on Tuesday, made wild, furiousan
BLACKBOARD attack upon the police .ePg,,
meut of this city, displaying his $50 "
norance Of city matters and his AsEt rrs,od
tonness of attack upon faithfi a Ts,and
public servants The cityf had ~
never, under any admi|su as il has -
excellent a police depa oRRdv. irtelI;.ert
day. None but sohf' 20 amnloyoJ T.
and respectable Aent that tba c;.r has
sbould he remehbe. '''' ',i7 t''y mas
largely iucre3ed' that there Womb bo .
urally be 4pp92rr ease of the turbulent 81,
cores ~ disorder and crime would
emg But this Is not the case.
a. ~. ever was so carefully watched
D. bfacters were never so troubled 10
A1lr vacation here. The head of the
p !, '''e :" a quiet, unobtrusiye man.
KING no notice rro'n the newspaner, or
'erwlSe. But he is slfiet discinI;n,r;
Ills men know that his rules muyr bo
served or they forfeit their places He. I
ether with the Mayor, has selected good
Ii who know the responsibilities they
under aud who have no object but 70
We the people faithfully and well No
II Is allowed to leave his beat without
mission from headquarters, no man !.
wed to take a drop Of Intoxicating
Tx while on duty no man is allowed IN
er saloon or business place or house
ass called in on business, and as soon as
business is transacted is required to
'pear on his beat no man is allowed n
lge drinks and cigars at any time. even ;
n on duty, or to accept anything that !
bind him to the faithful performance :,
! his duties without fear, favor or af
on, The position is one of personal
'er, every hour, but its duties cannot :
llrked. All the people are invited to :.
rt to the Mayor or Marshal anv neg =
d duty or any improper act of anv =,
IN the department The police are 4
lred to perform their duty faithfully, =,
y ana humanely,-and this they seem =,
doing. The place is no sineeure-it =
e OF constant vigilance watchfulness Y:
.ctlon and to the efficiency of the no =,
department., as now managed. our citi- "
owe their present exemption from ~
ylsm aud crime in the city. The peo- ~ ~
Rock Island feel no little pride in ."
police department, and all the epvi. ~
urs OF the late little lamented will NOT ''s
re their opinion The people will SD
their good opinion of the men compos, pa pa
lie department so long as they deserve 70 = Il
1t no longer. II
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-02
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

The morning cars for Peoria now ave
at $50 instead of 7, as heretofore. :.
Oliver Olson's law office is in BuiEo
block, near Hayes & Cleaveland insuIhct
agency.
A State Iowa Anti Monopoly CoIeh-
ton will meet at Des Moines on the 'th
of August.
David A. Gage, one of the Gage blh-
ers, and an old citizen of Chicago, led
Saturday at that place.
1t is said that the new bridge at NINE
will be opened to the public, underline
rules, on Friday the 4th inst
! Steamers loading at st. Louis for ew
Orleans only ask 25c. per brl. on fiournd
l29c. per cwt. on pound freight.
Sam King, an industrious, deseng'
and enterprizing young man keeps ace
stock of fruit, cigars, exc, at the ny
dock.
Mrs, Neiman, an aged German won,
was on Monday morning found hangiroy
the neck at the corner of neigh $
barn in Bloomington, and dead.
1t is stated on good authority at
the Chicago, Rock Island 4 Pacificad
will eventually expend a million dollan
building shops and round houses in *
Island.
The Moline school bonds lately I'd
to the amount of $lS,500 have beerr-
chased by the savings institution one
Moline National Bank, at premium9i
per cent.
There is another relic of barbarismvn
south which needs to be put do
the duels. The man who sends al
lenge ought to be send to the penitery
for hfe-the man who accepts one HI
to get shot
The harvest in Missouri is givingm
boat men trouble, as Ioustabouts arN
ing and going to harvest fields foEh
wages. The St Louis papers say tas
a result ''the steamboats, go out vine
scum of the city to do the toting
The Gazette says Since the pr
was issued prohibiting wagoning of rad
freight across the government bridge
number of teams crossing the strue is
not so great as before by at least oned |
The ferry company appreciates Their
ence.
/ II any person knows of house, AT
alley, privy,or hog pen in this city bin
a condition tending to spread diseasey
are requested to notify the City MarSe
the Street Supervisor Cor the ward in
such nuisance is situated. Newspap-
tees don't cure such things. TIT
shall and the Board Of Health can
Our good Uncle Samuel havinely
built mill dan and bridge fo4e,
the people of that burgh now vat to
build them a steamboat landie- Ire
sharp people, up there, ! the 'ot
using other peoples prope'y forthen-
, eft, as our Board of THde can T..
In fact they've got sore people urre
who promise a good dal more tha2y
perform.
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