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By AUSTIN r, BRowN,
Corner OF New FORK Ayenue and Fifteenth straet
Three large double HOUSES, ranging in pric.
Houses.
One whole square Of GROUND and LOTS in al
HoGsEs and LOTS .. Mount Pleasant. es-p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-04

Il AND IHk SAFEST INyEsTMENT-A rare
- Opportunity is noN offered to serure n a gra.t
bargain 9 FkW ACRES OF CHOICE LAND.
within sight Of W ashii sfon city
The subdivision Of the most beautifully located
section 81 country near this city, known - The
Noftn Arlington Heights" recently been com
pteted py the subscriber into some fifty small farms
OF IRON one TO twenty acres each of land, max ing
beautiful building sites combining all the -irAbe
The following: "
The location perfectly healthy being some three
mlasma from the river ever reaches IL.
IL 10 accessible BY very pleasant drive over easy
sIsaes ~ the Fairfax and Georgetown turnpike
roedl in 70 minutes from the ctr
The views from these beautiful heights Of the car
nsl cities and envirens are unsur passed mar ~,
any other city. ~ VI
The soil hes proved to be especially adapted for
Craps as shown By the North Arin gton whey ARA.
which are not exceles in this country aud for any
fruits that can be grown in this latitude, which At.
very ~ aterislly TO its desirebility and value.
It's waered by many never failing springs OF the
purest son cold water. WY
Tn. very reasonable price ct which they are being
sold, and on easy terms, or ct liberal reduction for
CAST, make them exceedingly desirable an inv est
%ent: especially in tnsss tines As;t..ss Of title
REAL ESTATE Broken.
Oils 18th street.
0var Naffa rar n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-04

TIE MISSES 0eBOAuIr Yosns Lsdiss' Beard.
ter viii osein Nov y, lVs fhosoaeh treanias b
Ed Rrsuch, povl In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-04

GOOD STOCK. WELL MADE STYLISH OUT,
AND PROPERLY SHRUNK.
CvME AT ONCE,
IF PERFECTLY CONVINCED,
PURCHASE.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
TRADE WITH THE EAST.

A LETTER FROM OUR CONSUL AT HONG KONG
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CONSIDER
ALTON OF OUR GOVERNMENT.
lFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-David A. Bailey,
T. 8 Consul at Hong Kong has written letter to the
State Department In relation TO OF transact
ing business citizens OF the United States aud
the East He says IL is a well-known fact that the
balance OF trade between America and Europe England
largely predOmnating) is usually against the former
This deficit made by both North aud South America
sending bullion and specie to Europe. The United
states imports from China, Japan. the Philippine
Islands and East India annually TO the extent OF about
tapproximatey) t50yOOo,OO0 (Mexican money! By far
the greatest portion OF this import Is paid for by America
I'm London. Thus the United States annually adds 10
the debts already existing against her IN Europe the
amount Of her imports from the East For attending to
this fnancering OF commerce In the East London
banks and bankers charge commission two per cent
on the amount drawn. The English banks In the East
have say, n per cent profit on the transac-
tion for negotiating the paper. Sometimes IL Ii
much greater IL fluctuations in bullion and exchange
are favorable. The same silver and dollars that are
sent from America to England as rule, are forwarded
from London India and China to cover the deficit OF
the English mportsons into these countries against
the exports and thus this bullion and specie Is bur
dened by additional freight insurance, and interest
before reaching its destination by the circumlocution
route via England instead OF coming direct from Cali
fornia. We have thus per cent London banking COM
mission per cent profit or charges of the
banks In China and India; per cent TO per cent,
least additional expense on treasure from to 4
per cent at the very lowest, which importers and
consumers Eastern produce pay England for nego
tiating American bills drawn In China. India, &e..
London think, however, that, on average, per
cent IL Dearer the mark than g.
IEngland were at any time In debt America 1t would
natural enough for her pay debts in the East
but the being the case why should America pay
OF four per her large Eastern commercos
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
PRICE FOUR CENTS

Simply because 10 In the way In which the business nae
been done for years. and American nnanciers ana Du'
ness yet realized the change that can ana
will be effected through the opening OF steam commun
cation between California and ASIA and thence to Indla
and further because those who have been holding the
nopopolv 40 long are stranng every to retain IT,
With steamers running across tho Pacific, railroads
spanning the continent and cables uniting America ana
ASIA there longer necessity for England acting
profit has 70 De made exports 10 the United
States, American banks and bankers can ana
ought make IL, and do the Dnsl-
ness cheaply than il done by way Of Lon,
the trade Of the latter with the East though con
veyances be plentiful would OF sudden be stopped as
Eugiish cIeutts % nosi W 3 mus busi
remote consideration. 80 laI uIect eNcnanko w. vus
between China and America by drafts on New-fOrK
or san Francisco has been quite Insignificant One or
two banks are buying such paper bu Win considerable
restrictions, aud at rates only which are on par with
sterling therefore affordng no saving 10 the drawer
Direct credits to be ayailed OF IN the East
refused by the principal 9ankhg'houSeS NJ Ne"'
York with headquarters in London
The plan that suggests itself Is for powerful Amer-
bank company OF bankers 70 establish Drdhches AT
and buy drafts direct on Ne~-lcIA 5h . % ~
other centers, and thereby get the e0ntrol OF the
American-Asiatic trade. The scheme Is natural anu
legitimate, and eyeryh thing that Is natural anu ,
H. rule. successful There IS no saving that me ,Ie
may when the stream OF bullion and dollars
now leaving Mexico, Peru, and other south American
countries, will ow nio one great reservoir ohe oi t
be New York San Francisco. and that there the pal
OF the whole world will be adjusted As c0rolaiy
10 the BANKING or exchange
great importance OF a coinage by the Government %
meet the requirements Of the Asatic trade, or more
especially that OF China Permit me TO express tne
opinion that
l. A dollar Of the intrinsic value tho Mexican,
for currency in China, should be coined by the
United States.
q sufficient quantity Of these dollars should be
shipped trial, and II possible, declaration obtained
from the Peking Government declaring them legal
tender IN all trade transactions and for payment or Gus
tom house dues ami ferbidding their beng chopped
g. The dollars be, for all, OF a uniform coinage,
and as closely resembling the Mexican dollar a. may De
eXpedent. .
Ii as il may be supposed the scheme successful gold
coin will soon follow and instead OF Amerca shipping
her gold and silver Europe sine VIII find vast
ma ret for her coins the East, and get thereby an
enormous mold on this great trade
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
REAssEmBLING OF PARLrAMENT-" ENGLAND AT
PEACE EVERYWHERE"

REAssEMBLING OF PARLTAMENT-' ENGLAND AT
PEACE EVERYWHERE"
LONDON, Feb. 8. 6 m.
Parliament reassembes to-day.
The following sketch of the Queens Speech mas
been obtained in advance of its delivery:
England is at peace everywhere. The great Powers
have promised to corporate eeetuay for the suppress
sion OF Slavery on the east coast Of Africa.
Friendly negotiations In progress with Russla'
Count Schonvaof has assured Her Majesty's Govern
ment OF the friendship Of the Car for England
The pewITreaty OF Commerce between Great Britain
and France IS calculated TO promote the friendship OF
the two countries
The President Of the French Republic has Deeh ap-
pointed to arbitrate differences between Portugal
and England relative to the possessions on the soutn
Coast OF Africa.
Copies Of the Alabama and San Juan awards Will be
presented Immediately.
II Is considered proper to hasten the payment OF the
Alabama award.
The speech expresses regret at the RAPID nse
in prices and the consequent disputes between
workmen and employers; and promises that
bills will be introduced improving the system
OF higher education in Ireland for the reconstruction OF
the Supreme Appellate Courts and the prevention Oh
corrupt practices at elections
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
THE CONNECTICUT GoVERNoRSHIP
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION YESTERDAY
NOMINATION OF THE HON. II. p. HAVEN FOR
GOVERNOR-THE TICKET AND PLATFORM.
LEY rEIRGRApH. 10 TILE TRIRrNEI


GOVERNOR-THE TICKET AND PLATFORM.
IBY TELEGRAPH. TO THE TRBUSEI
NEw-HAyEN, Feb. 5.-The State Republican
Convention in this city, to-day. exceedingly lively.
Henry p Haven. who was nominated for Governor, de-
veloped the full strength which his friends had claimed
for him. and IT came from every part of the state The
earnest efforts Of the NewHaven Republicans 20 have
Mr. Harrsons claims favOrably considered met with no
encouragement. The Convention had evidently made
up its mind at the start and would not dverge IL could
not be persuaded entreated 10 support Mr.. Har-
rson though his ability and personal standing were not
questioned Because of this, many Of the New.Haven
Republicans apparently felt that the Convention was
unreasonable, and were disposed to attribute its
persistent support OF Mr.. Haven as per-
sonal attack upon themselves overlooking every
consideration the honest convictions OF delegates
There many open threats Of resistance at the polls
The feeling undoubtedly very bitter but its effect can
be better determined few days hence, when men are
cooler than they are now.
The Democrats of this city say that they shall take
advantage OF this feeling by nominating as their candi-
date for Governor their feow-ctzen, Charles r Inger
SOIL and this be looked upon by the party else
where good thing to do. II is inevitable that the
In point OF interest In respects without parallel
GENERAL PRESS DisPATCHI
The Convention completed the State ticket by nomi-
mating c. L. Griswold OF Chester for Lieutenant
covernor. John NJ Hall of windnam for Secretary OF
Il
John T. Rockwell for Controller. The resolutions
nIedee the party 10 maintenance Of its cardinal
principles; hail the reelection OF Grant
Is the best guarantee OF the permanency OF these prn
cines and Of the security Of the rights OF all point
with pride 70 glorious record Of the
in ths successful settlement Of the Alabama dncuty
con9ratuIae the country the steady disappearance
of the spirit OF violence In the South has labor and
temDerauce plank; and urges q new usury law resO
tidn p favor OF Constitutional Convention was indef
iniJely postponed.
CALL FOR A DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
HARTFORD, Feb. g. - The Democratic state oom
mitteee Of Connecticut met in this city To-Day
They have issued call for State Convention 70 be
held here the 18th inst The call declares that the
late exposures Of fraud and corruption vndicate the
action OF the Liberal Republicans, and that their efforts
TO arrest corrupt practices and dangerous
upon free command the respect OF all eood
citizens All Liberal voters cordially invited 10
with the Democrats Ia the coming election Inc ca.
Is made by y. 3. Brown esq, Chairman VI 'ne
Committee.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
TIE NoRTHFLEET DISASTER.

THE MURILLO AT CADTZ-THE OFFICERS HELD
As PRISONERS.
CADIZ, Wednesday, Feb. S, 1873.
The dispatch from Lisbon announcing that
the steamship Muro had been sighted off that port was
incorrect as she Is yet at Cadiz where she has re-
mained since her first arrival The British Consul here
has demanded the OF writ of attachment against
her. The captain OF the MUrllo and the officer VINO WAS
on watch at the time the disaster 70 the Northeet nap
pened are held as prisoners Spanish man-oi-war
pending the investigation. Tue under guard
and are not allowed to 20 ashore.
The Spanish authorities who have made au eXamina-
tlon Of the Muro declare that she shows no signs OF
having been IN collision and it IS their belief that sine Is
gmltess OF running down ana sinking the NorIhleeI
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
THE BRITISH AND RUSSIAN TROUBLES.
RUSSIAN OPINION OF THE POSITION OF GREAT

ST. PETERSBURG. Wednesday, Feb. 5. Il

ST PETERSBURG. Wednesday, Feb. 5. 1873.
The Official Gazette of this city, in an article
on the movements of Russia in Central Asa contrasts
the Indifference with which Great Britain views the
growth of the United States Of America with the
jealousy with which she watches the growth or Russia
The Gazette says the British journalists are simply be-
side themselves with anger and concludes its article by
advising the British Government take more notice
OF the progress Russia than she docs OF that OF the
United States
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
CARLIsT INSURRECTION IN SPAIN.
DEFEAT OF ANOTHER INSURGENT FoRCE-TWO
HUNDRED INSURGENTS KILLED.

MADRID, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1873.
The Government has received intelligence OF
another battle between the Carsts and force OF Koya
troops in which the former completely defeated
suffering great loss in both men and The engage
men took place a small place called Aya in the North
II is officially announced from the Ministry Of War that
200 Of the insurgents killed and that 1oo rifles, IN
cludng 500 Of the Remington patent large quantity
of ammunition and stores and 200 prisoners were cap
tured Eighty Of the captured insurgents have begged
for amnesty.
band Of Carlists burned the railway depot in the
town Of villa Franca Province Of Gupuzcoa yesterday
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
THE FAILURE OF BOWLES BROTHERS 81 co.
MIR. ROBERT BOWLEs ACQUITTED on THE CHARGE
OF MISDEMEANOE II LONDON.

IONEON, NtIIIIVsUIII tII % Io'''
The trial of Mr.. Robert BOwles, member OF
the late banking house OF Bowes Brothers Coz ON the
charge OF fisdemeauOr took place to-day in the Central
Criminal Court and resulted in the acqmtta or the
prisouer Messrs Price and f. G.. Lewis appeared for
sgnor Dagiou the prosecutor. and Messrs. Metcalte
Douglass and Straight. for the defense. Mr. Price
opened for prosecution He said it was impossible
TO doubt the guilty foreknowedge OF the defendant OF
the manner 10 which the firm disposed Of the bonds
belonging 70 the prosecutor, amounting IN value TO
800 and also OF securities worth s5l 200 belonging to
the widow Gates and Gardiner. But a few witnesses
were examined, including signor Dagiout and Mrs.
Gates. After argument by the counsel on both Sides
tho Deputy Recorder summed up, showing that the
other members Of the firm were responsible for the
securities deposited, and verdict Of mot guilty" was
rendered
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
and Samuel Duncan and FarDhan 2. TOeler

Peabody CITY, DuuoAn and Fsrnham TOeier
Of Kings County.
Port Wordn-Henrv Robinson and Henry Waterman o New
Yo John Sherry Sudck also james Cove Of HewYork
70 be Special Port Warden.
The Hon Charles Francis Adams has been selected az
the orator by Joint Committee Of the Legislature
on the memorial to the late Gov Seward The invitation
will be sent at once TO Mr.. Adams 10y Senator Perry
Chairman Of the Committee.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
MOVEMENTS OF PRESIDENT GRANT

WILMINGTON, Del, Feb 5.-President Grant
with one two companions Will arrive here
10 spend the remainder Of the day In this city
The Governor aud members Of the State Legislature win
meet him here, with other distinguished guests Sho
afternoon will be spent visiting the industrial establish
ments and other places of interest after which the city
authorities will give banquet 10 u party of 500
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
SLAVERY IN THE WEST INDIES.

PROPOSITION IN THE CORTEs TO EXTEND EMAN-
CIPATION TO CUBA.
MADRID Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1873.
At the session of the Congress, yesterday,
Republican Deputy proposed an amendment TO the
Porto Rico Abolition bill extending its provisions TO the
Island OF Cuba aud providing that the slaves themselves
and not their masters shall receive indemnity 1t not
likely that the Congress will consider the amendment.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
THE EARTHQUAKE on THE ISLAND OF
SAMOS.

FOUR DAYS DURATION-GREAT DESTRUCTION OF
PROPERTY
ATHENS, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1872.
The earthquake shocks on the Island OF Sa-
mos, which caused so great destruction OF properly
and loss of lfe continued four days Ii has not yet
been ascertaiued how many persons pershed.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
FOREIGN NOTES.

NJ Gambetta has entirely recovered from
his recent illness.
Judge Caron has accepted the Lieutenant
GOvernorshp OF Quebec.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
SENATOR HARLAN DEFENDED.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATOH.l

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-A Des Mones, Iowa,
special says that In reply 10 the intmauon that ELIJAH
Sells now Of Kansas could tell what done with the
$4,000 alleged to have been contributed by T. c. Dursnt
to aid in Senator Harlan's election. Sells has made
affidavit which published in The Des Moinss Rep6h-
this evening, explicitly denying the reports that he
had ever said that he paid any member OF the Iowa
Legislature TO vote for Harlan, and declaring all such
reports malicious and Infamous fsbrications
He says that dollar OF Durant's money used
by him els In the Senatorial election OF 1866 does
be know Of any money furnished by Duran In tnat cleo
on and he does not believe any OF Durants money
used. Most OF the money used in paying the
say and legitimate penses OF that and elee
ton furnished aiiant by committee OF Harlan's
friends Washington without the senator's knowledge
and the latter has never been furnished with the
amounts OF details the expenses OF that canvass
which managed by his friends while be was ia
Washingfon
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
THE STEAMSHIP IDAHO DISABLED

SAN Francisco, Feb. 5.-The steamer Idaho
ia at Acapulco with broken shaft She Will be towed
into this port by the Great Republic
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
THE POLICE JUSTICE BILL.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUNKl
The Assembly Judiciary Committee Of which Mr..
Prince Is Chairman met, this afternoon, TO hear argu
pent on the bill relating 10 the Police Justices Of New
York City. Assemblyman Campbell, in behalf Of the
present Justices asked delay in order that they might
oppose the bill by counsel.
After considerable discussion, the Committee ap-
pointed Thursday, Feb. 49, day upon which they
would give a final hearing to all concerned and they
agreed that Immediately thereafter they would consider
and report upon the b to the exclusion Of all other
business before them. Assemblyman Norton said that
the present Justices only seeking delay and that
some OF engaged in collecting large sum to
be used here 10 defeat the bill.
THE FEATURES OF Yesterdays LEGISLATION.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.I
Important bills introduced In the Senate, to-day,
by Mr. Benedict Mr.. scOresby, and Mr. Tlemann.
Mr. Benedicts bill provides for establishing in the City
Of gewYork Truant and Vagrant Court, consisting Of
Justices one a Protestant and one Roman Catholic, 70
be appointed by the Governor, and hold office Tor IL
years All idle and truant children between the ages Of
years found wandering about the streets Of New
York during school hours In the day time OF during the
night time, may be arrested and brought before the
justices above provided for and any vagant child OF
Catholic parents may sent the Protectory at West
chester and other children 10 Protestant institutions
Mr. seOresby's bill relative 70 School Commissioners
provides that the OF Office OF all School Commits
sOners In Office shall June 80 1878. except in
the County Of New-York, and thereafter there
shall be but one School Commissioner In each
county Of the State except in the County
of EewYork. The Superintendent Of Public
schools shall have power appoint the School Commits
faohers 70 hold office unt the following January, when
they snail be appointed for three yeas The salaries of
the COmhissoners shall be 81 800 in counties having
Members Oi Assembly and $500 additional for every
member 10 counties having more than two members,
Mr.. TeDann introduced two bills providing that the
Futon-st. ana Fnuon Ferry Railroad Company may
extend their tracks RON the Of Fourteenth-st
and TeDt-ave along the latter 10 West-st 10 ChrstO
Dhers 10 BleeckeTst, 10 with the PonrtN az
track also from Eleyenthave along Thirty-rrst-s TO
Twefbave. and along the latter, as it is laid
out 10 Forty-sacOndst also from the corner ~ Em aud
HOwardsis along the latter 20 Prince, TO bs,lberry o
Bleeeker. Crosby; Also from Bleecker-st. to La
fayefe-pace AS soon the right property may hs
acquired and the property between aud
Great Jonessts Lafayette place, 20 Eghthst along
70 University place, 10 Fourteenths ana
kntD-aVe.
The Senate Ia executive session to-day confirmed the
eOlI0WIng DOmlDall0Ds: - -
HaTtoT HasTs-D J0bEsOB Jobb Johnston sDo Enosh w.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-06
THE CREDIT MOBILIER.

oAKEs AMEs STILL ABsEST-NR. COLFAx RE-
ASSERTING HIS INNOCENCE-THE COM
MITTEES PREPARING THEIR REPORTS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRlBUNEl
WASHINGTON. Feb. 5-Nothng has been
heard from Oakes Ames yet by the anxious members Of
the Poland Committee. who are impatient TO examine
his memorandum book ana close the investigation. 10
has been ascerained that Mr.. Amcs obtained leave of
absence for two weeks, before going home,
by the usual method Of leaving a slip on
the Speakers table, stating the length OF
leave wanted. His time will therefore, not expire until
the middle Of next week. Mr.. COltax, In conversation
with his friends st insists that he has not the hinest
recollection Of receiving the 200 check from Mr. Anes
He has not 70 the money TO any source,
as vet however. His friends apprehens!ve that II
he attempts to so, he Will be met by Mr. Amas with
receipt for the money, similar to that which Mr. Pater
gave
gen Dodge. the only witness now left excep, T \.
Scott who may be expected 10 account for the Sl250D
generally believed been used here in the Spring
of ISL In the interest or Union Pacific road did not
arrive to-day, rs expected and, therefore, session
of the Wilson Committee was held I'm mo
mean time the general features Of the re-
port OF this Committee have been agreed
upon and the report being prepared by Mr. Pc
land Some Of it has already been approved by the Com
mtee The report Of the Wilson Committee VIII also be
ready TO submit in few days, after the return OF the
Chairnan so that the continuance Of these two Commit
cannot be much longer prolonged. The questions
of privilege OF members when the report made il -
expected will occupy ten days or two weeks, without
regard TO the character of the report II s expected
that some of the members implicated in the Cledt Mo.
ber disclosures will make speeches. and it Is knoga
that the Pacific road will be defended against the Wilson
Committee Mr.. Hoar is writing the report OF the latter
Committee.
Senator Anthony. at tho request Of Mr.. Cofax. took
the chair in the Senate after tine morning hour and aI-
pointed special committee TO take charge OF the
Credit Mobilier testimony An attempt was made To
send the matter to the Committee on Privileges and
Elections, but that Committee is SO much oyerworked
that Mr., Edmunds, who made the proposition, with
drew It. The Committee as announced VIZ; Messrs.
Morrill, OF Maine Scott, Wright, Stockton and Steven
SON is not considered particularly strong one, though
IL is believed that they will make an honest report II
they make any this session.