davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
The National Currency.

ANNUAL REPORT OF coyTRoLLER KNOX.
The report of Hon. John j. Knox, Controller
of the Currency, just issued, contains a COM
prehensive commentary upon the subject OF
free banking and the currency generally, in
which he defends the present national bank
system as far superior to the former existing
systems Of the several states. He is Of the
opinion that any general system of free bank
ing, accompanied with redemption, must be
postponed until the resumption of specie pay
ments. The Controller in order 70 avoid any
misapprehen sion OF his views upon this subject
desires TO state that he is not an advocate of
permanent system of currency usually know
as irredeemable currency. He believes that tn
people of this country ought not and will no,
submit TO the high rates of exch ange prevailing
previous to the war, and that any amandmen'
TO the national currency act which shall result
in restoring these high rates of exchange vii
also result in the downfall OF a system of bank
ing which il is believed will vet become tn
most satisfactory and complete of any system
ever established.
During the past year, as far as his observation
bad extended, national bank notes have beer
rarely at any perceptble discount for legal ten
der notes, and during the late panic no diStinc-
ton was made by the people between the lesa
tender notes Of the nited States and the ma
tionai bank notes. Both were boarded alike a
the thing most desirable of all others TO hold
and il is probable that when specie payment
shall be resumed the faith of the people will b.
so well established in the safety of the currency
of the banks that no such general system of re
demption will be necessary as was required OF
tne unsaie currency issued by different state
previous to the war.
If the circulation should become redundant
as is sometimes the case with the silver coinage
1t will only be necessary to present the surplus
to the agencies in the city of New York, where
more than twO-thirds of the circulation is now
redeemable, in order to restore the equilibrium
for II is to be hoped that previous TO the return
TO specie payment some system will be adopted
which will give abundant elasticity to the cur
rency without mourning the expense and bur
den of a general redemption, and without the
loss resulting from the high rates of exchange
which have always prevailed under such sys
TEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

LAwLKssNEss IN THE JSDIAS TERRITORY
dispatch from Parsons City, Kansas, says
Walt Gray son, q Greek Indian farmer aud stock
dealer, living near there, Was robbed on Friday
night of over $50, 00o mostly in gold aud silver,
bv a party of three white men. He was hung
up six times. and only revealed the place Of
concealment of his sney when the men threat
ened TO hang his wife. Since the withdrawal
of the u. s. marshal from the Indian territory
the number OF murders are largely on the in
crease. The agents of the various tribes saw
that IL is absolutely necessary that Congress
should interfere and give civilized Indians a
government that will protect life and property,
Assassinations IN the territory averaged twenty
per month during the past summer, and there
has not been one execution under Indian laws.
SSuits for breach Of promise are quoted ac-
tive. The latest Is that Of an Indiana widow
for 500 900 damaRes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
The New York State Treasury Defai-
cation.

ALBANY, y. y, November 25.-The or ,ial
syhopSIs of the report OF Warren 20 the Gov
ernor concerning the State Treasury defalca.i0n
shows that the whole amount stolen by Phelps
s30l ,I1l.s9. OF this sum S200.0O0 was stolen
ia August and the residue in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
Great snow storm In Canada.

DRIFTS ElGHT 10 IN YET UFEP.
QUEBEC. November 2j-The snow storm only
ceased at daybreak. In manv places the drifts
are from eight TO ten feet, rendering the roads
almost impossible.
Fears are entertained for the steamship Pc
tOu, ten days out from Quebec tor PictO1, aud
not yet reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
Foreign Mates

CABINET CRISIS IN FRANCE.
VERSAILLES, November 25.-The members ct
the cabinet have again rendered designations 20
President MacMahOn, who has accepted them.
ENGLISH SPECIE POR BOSTON.
LONDON. November 25.-pne hundred thOus-
and dollars in bullion were shipped from LIVER
pool for Boston to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
The Elections i'm New FoundIand.

HALIFAX, y. 5, November 25.--rhe latest
adyices from New FOundland give the returns
Of the recent elections a. n for the present gov
eminent and 10 for the opposition. The H0u e
will meet in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

MoNTREAL, November 25 1t Is estimated
that 90 goo French Canadians have returned "a
this province from the United States during
the past three weeks. their return being largely
due 20 the stOPpage Of the manucactoriss. 4
large proportion OF them have LETT for western
Canada,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

TWEED WANTS A STAY OF PRocKEDrres-
The counsel In the Tweed case will present a
bill comprising nine objections on which % base
arguments for q stay ofproceedings. The pros
ecuting attorney may ask time 20 consider a bill
Of exceptions, and Judge Davis may possibly
take some time TO consider the points present.
ed. IL is reported in the mean time Tweed will
not be placed on Blackwells Island. Late yes
terday afternoon Tweed was removed 20 the
parlor in the Toombs recently occupied by
Stokes as a sifting-room-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE-The tris
of MCC0tter for the murder OF his father in
law, insiey, which has been in progress at Cam
bridge, Md, for some DAYS past, was conclude.
last evening by verdict of guilty of murder il
the first degree. The evidence left little doub'
that the prisoner actually committed the kill
ing, but hardly gave sufficient proof of the pre-
meditation and lying in wait, which is usual,
considered necessary to justify a capital con
yiction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

FINANCIAL IEREGULARITIEs IN PITTsHURG
~ meeting OF the finance committee Of the
PittshuTg city council called yesterday after
noon To investigate the rumOrsd irregularitie-
in the finances Of the city, e sub COMMITTEE de
velOped the fact hat there has been All inform
al use Of water bonds, the secretary of the com
mission having effected certain negOti atom
with the National Trust company Of that city
(Which suspended few days ago. without tn
knowledge OF the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

BoSTOS, November 1.-The trial 81 james
a. COe, charged with fraudulently raising tho
denomination OF stock certid sates. thereby
obtaining large sums Of money, was commence,
to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

JAY COOKE IN a PHILADELPHIA COURT
In Philadelphia yesterday, before the register
IN bankruptcy came up the case of Samuel
Whittle against Jay Cooke & Co., petitiOninp
that said firm be adiudged bankrupts.
length examination of Mr.. jay Cooke took
place relative to the solvency of the firm. He
stated that he not able 20 tell at present the
precise condition of his affairs The case come,
I'D again this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

CENTENNIAL CoMNIssIoSER.-The President
this morning appointed +. Il. BagwelI, of Vir-
einia, alternate commissioner to the Centennial
cels bratiOn for that state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

Associated Pres. Reports.
TIE vIRGiyIrs MASSACRE.
The Subject Considered by the spanish Cabinet.
renial Of the REPORTS About Arbitration.

MADRID, November 2S.-A cabinet council
WAS held yesterday, At which the note 70 be
sent 70 the government OF the United States
was under consideration IL L. denied that the
Spanish government Ii disposed 20 submit IN,
Nirginius question 10 the Emperor Of Germany
for arbitration.
Nh ROUTE ron cuRA.
FORT MONROE, VA, November 25.-The L.
\. steamer Ossipee and monitor MahOpac, witch
were detained in the Roads yesterday by q storm,
sailed At O'Clock this morning for Key West,
with fair wind.
NEW NoRK, November 25.- Work az the
Brooklyn navy-ysrd has been suddenly brought
TO stsndsiin. The repairs on the COLORADO,
h"~h0Ae ana plctAtof nave been suspended.
New York Notes
BOSS" TNEED TRANSFERS HIs RHAT ESTATE
NEW \ OAK; November Alt has trshspirei
that on Saturday last Tweed transferred a larga
amount OF real estate 10 various parties
DOUBLE MURDER sUsPECTED.
Mrs. SchroOt appeared AZ police head
quarters yesterday and stated that her husband
who had In his possession $1,000, and her little
daughter. aged 4, had disappeared from the
Boston boat al the wharf here, Friday last, and.
she believed they had been murdered. The
party had lust arrived from Rotterdam, and
were going To Boston.
RESUMPTION oF BUSINESS.
A large number OF firms carried down by tie
force of the late panic have perfected arrange
menis with their creditors, and are getting in
shape 70 announce their Resumption OF bus.-
ness.
FORGED T. q BoNps.
Il is said the detectives have gained reliable
information relative 20 movement 20 throw
a large quantity OF forged United States bonds
on the market, and that important arrests may
be made.
THR ASSOCIATED BANKS
now hold sS4.SS5.oao in legal tenders; increase
since yesterday of S6l5 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
Drowned NJ Sea.
Mayor Pierce Resigned.

Boston, November 2f.-The schooner GlOu.
cesteI. from r fishing trip, reports the loss OF
Vim. Reeves and Moses CahOOn, OF the crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL REvESUE-rh e receipts from this
source to-day were $50 6f5S4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

THR BRoKEN RIHG.-Now that the a. iayelir
of justice" has pierced Tweed, il menaces
Others of the ring OF which he was the and
cious chief. The trial of iEgersoll and Earring
ton Tor PERJURY in the thlrd degree was begun
yesterday before Judge Davis, who so ably pre-
sided over the Tweed trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

WIFE POISONED WITH STRYCHNINE.-Thc
sudden death of Mrs. Hess, of Quincy, Pennsyl
vania, and the proceedings of the coroner's jury
in the case were detailed in THE STAR some
time ago. The facts elected afforded some
ground Tor suspicion, and the stomach was sen,
TO Prof. Reese, of Philadelphia, for an analysis
of its contents. A special to the Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

A GERMAN ARCHBisHoP's FURNITURH
SEIZED BY THE GovERNMENT.-Bailiffs en-.
tered the residence of Archbiship Ledochowaki
in Berlin, last week, in accordance with the de
cree of the court, and seized the furniture The
archbishop maintains the attitude of resistance
although surprised at the severity of the meas
r1ra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

TRADE REVIVAL IN NEW YoRK.-The Phil
adelphia Ledger's New York letter gives some
encouraging reports of the retail trade reviys.
IN New York. The letter says: ''Citv trade a.
regards the retailers, has been on the whole
rather more satisfactory last week than during
its predecessor. People are less inclined e.
hoard money than they were during the panic.
while the general shrInksge in values presents
new temptations to buy. As a result OF the
marking down of prices by the leading houses
there is everywhere a recognition of lower
prices, particularly for dry goods, and this at
tracts custom. There NAV be no profits result
ing. but II there are no losses shop keepers con
slider that they are doing well. As the holidays
draw near the jewelers. and dealers in fancy
goods report business a little more active
though customers all expect an abatement il
prices"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
AFTER TWEED. HIS COUNSEL


BiitHaeHt Of John Graham, Fullerton. Root, dud
Bartlett for Contempt Of COHrt.-As soon as J1dge
Davis had concluded the sentence of Tweed, on
Saturday, counsel for Tweed gave notice that
they she nld move for a bill Of exceptions, which
were rapidly preparing, and Judge Davis re-
Piled that the session of the court would be pro-
longed to give due time for preparation. He
then added, as soon as that matter was disposed
of: During this case an occurrence took place
that gave notice would be taken into cOnsd-
GRAFTON after the close OF the trial II it will be
convenient to deal with il on Monday, the cOgrt
will enter upon the inquiry. The matter he an
relation to the action of counsel at the begin
ming Of this case. They will easily understand
TO what | refer" TlIs matter, which Judge
Davis signifies his intention TO inquire into, Is
the protest Of the counsel for the defence
against the propristy OF his lJudge Davis's) pre-
siding in the case Of Tweed. on the intimGriOn
that he could rot decide without bias or preiu-
dice. Those who witnessed the extraordinary
scene in the court room at that time, ana the
dialogue between Mr.. Bartlett and the judge,
expect sharp investigation into the matter,
and an animated discuSslon.-N. Y. Tribune.
Yesterday il was expected that Judge Davis
would punish the counsel for contempt; but
Judge Fullerton, OF the counsel, disclaimed any
intention of disrespect, and, desiring 70 MAKE a
formal disclaimer, the matter was ad iourned
until Saturday. when it is expected that they
will be punished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

~G. w. Graham. the ex-srmy captain who
attempted 20 murder and rob Army Pavmaster
Major Brooks, has been convicted &C Denver OF
assault with intent 10 rob, and has properly
been sentenced 10 two years In the territorial
penitentssry and fne Of si,oQ9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

To BE CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY
The Secretary of War has issued a circular di-
recting that the various offices of the War de-
partment be closed on the 9th instant, that
day being set apart by the President as day o
national thanksgiving and prayer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

A CONSCIENCE CONTRIBUTION of SIS was re-
ceivtd to-day by Treasurer Spinner from Lam
caster. Penn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
A Remarkable Series of Cyclones.
L. S. STEAMER OssIPEE.

I. D. STEAMER OSSiPEE.
NAVY YARD, NORFOLK, Nov. q, 1873
We arrived here yesterday morning from New
pert, X. l., aft er one of the most remarkable
passages Tor severity Of weather probably OF
tated cur leaving Newport without delay, con
sequently we were there only one dav, on Sun
day afternoon last we put TO sea. right in th,
teeth OF violent n0rtheaster. Before we haC
been an hour ont We encountered terrific CIV
cone, accompanied with hail. Il was sublime
ly terrific, and for while we were like cockl,
shell battling with the elements. The cyclon,
was OF short duration-prObablv an hoUU-whel
We began to congratulate ourselves upon
enjoying for the balance of the passag,
comparatively smooth weather. As the nigh
wore on, however, the wind began TO fresheU
again, increasing in severity steadily, unit
midnight, when it eliminated in another cy
Clone, In the very midst of which we soon fOunC
ourselves The sea ran higher than ever
it, all that day and the next night Next eve
ming 1t lulled for an hour or so, when W,
we're again visited by another and even more
furious tempest, the barometer falling to the
remarkably low level of 2s62. IL lasted al
Monday night and part of next day During
all this time not a glimpse of the sun could be
had, so that we had no idea as to our position
Next day the wind was fair, with rising baron
et5r, and could we have obtained an observa-
ton to determine the latitude we would have
arrived at Norfolk day sooner. Instead of that.
a third storm overlook us, attended with snow
on wednesday the captain resolved to steer to
the westward 50 as to sight some part of the cOas,
AT p M lighthouse was sighted, and IL was
amusing to listen TO the various opinions ex-
pressed by different officers as TO what part o.
the coast IL w0s-sOme said il was Cape Nav
some said IT was the Highlands near New York:
others, that it was Absecom lighthouse. y J.
others, that II was CObb's Island, Va. 1t Ger
tainly was not Cape Henry light house. the on,
we were after. The most amusing part was
when we got close in we discovered that w,
were on the coast of North Carolina. We had
dTifted nearly seventy miles further south tnat
We wanted to go. We arrived here Yesterday
morning. at last, very tired and disguised ! az,
not remove my clothes, or get half night,
rest, during the trip.
The Ossipee has proven herself one Of tn
most seawOTthy and thoroughly reliable ship.
that ever tlOated; for if ever a ship was thor
oughly tested, that ship was the "Os-ipee." ",
are all loud in expressions OF admra ton OF he
admirable sea -going qualities. She is WORT
TWO OF the Alaska, and | am more than ever
reconciled to my fate in having to 90 to sea il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

TIE COMMISSIONER OF EDUC CATION to-day
received valuable package of educational
documents from the American consul at Basic,
Switzerland. Among the interesting subjects
treated is one on the education of girls in
Switzerland in household industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

SUICIDE OF AN ARMY OFFICER.-Lieutenant
j. X. Veitenheimer. of the 4th United States
infantry, committed suicide yesterday at Fort
ID. A. Russell by shooting himself through the
head. Mental depression, resulting from illness,
was the cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

lNTKBNATIoNAL ARBlTRATIoN.-1n the
Italian Chamber OF Deputies Yesterday. Signor
Msneini made an eloquent speech in support of
the principle of arbitration, and praised the
conduct OF tie United States and Great Britain
II the settlement of the Alabama claims
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

~ L. s. Thompson, late auditor and judge of
probate OF Pine county, Minnesota, oyerdrew
OILS salary ss22, and ran away.
- San Francisco turns out six tons of artif-
cisl butter day, all spicedj painted and ready
tor market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

PARDoNRD.-The President has directed par
dons TO be issued to Seth H. Hudson and James
A. Patterson, who were convicted and sentenced
by the district court of New York TO be impris
oned for one year and pay fine OF 500 for de
cir.riI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
NNASHISGTGS THEA CONIQUr
w lin street, below Penna. Avenue,

ONE WEEK AND MATINEES
CtEmeuclLg MUNDAG ENENING, Nov 9Th
The young American Actor,
DANIEL y. RALTON,
In the great Sensational Drama in 1--WE acts Of
" L ID I LII
- I'm nov and Startling Effects, Sc snery, &c
The ElEg u B4nJ lists,
Mr.. SAM DE WE'RE,
The Ert Attest hi1piau 1mei an living
The Irest Cham iou Song and d % 80 Men,
DAN and ~ III @S' rnDrr
. Last week q " The Aeri5l King Mr. FRANK
SlbbonS. The Gu trul. Scottish n ghtiugale,
1iss AGNES SUTHERLAND. The great Vera
tilsts, AAGAh AID EDWARDS. The pleasing
bsns- Use AID Coined cane, Miss Laura DE
SLA4BE The t1ylTite Actor, GEO. W. THOtfP.
sun. Tie .c-cm p,ishei and f4y4yits Actress ana
nN,9SHilsI, M.=s CaRRIE AVERY. Messrs p. S
1hOI LIS, T. BUCKLEY, AID Z. HARRIssN
k kHe hg,i,c ShauEe Arsr-t-, M, I'D BANKER
Mi spy BELLE MARTIN, KATE BELIONT aud
30 III tLAikkj aud ouC Stupen ioris Conn. uy In
the best b 20 OF th- Ss4yrn ~ f~A' 3 d"
y NIB NUNELrG ENTERTAINMENT,
=. GI..d Zen piliurs t4ry Benefit to GEDRGE
W IEOMfcNN- or FEIBAN, Nov. 18th
- Srand THANKSGIVING DAY MATINEE,
SATURDAY. ~
SloO b Silver distributed Night gratuitoas,y
saG ID paiLlt-lt. nOy2!tT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

PRESIDENT GRANT has directed the Secre-
tary of State to afix the seal of the United
States to his proclamation of a convention with
the republic of Ecuador relative to the natu-
rslization OF citizens of the United States and
FPnador
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

BosToN, November 25.-MayoF Pierce has re-
stoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

The Mobile Register appeals for aid for the
widow and seven children of Capt. Fry, OF the
Nirginius, in destitute circumstances in New
Orleans. The Register speaks highly of Fry'-
behavior during the war, and says that his bra
very in resisting the attack on Spanish Fort
won the admiration even OF the federals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
PEERLESS ACTRESS,
MAGGIE MITCH ELL.

supported BY a Company OF Superior Artists
selected n, m she isadiug Theaters Of the Unite,
81 Further particulars in fGtars auuouncs
merit. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

Among the two hundred applicants to vOluu-
teer in the navy in case of war with Spain is
L. Il. q. JudsOn, better known as Ned Buntline
VITO under date of "Nov. 22d Jersey City,
states that he is ready to go to Cuba, and re-
cites his previous naval history which is quite p
brilliant one. According to his statement he
was in the United States navy when Sherman
was lieutenant in the army, and bears upon his
person thirteen honorable battle scars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25

ENoNERATED.-Dr. Linderman reports to the
Secretary of the Treasury that thorough ex-
animation of the charges against General La
Grange, superintendent of the San Francisco
mint, failed to show anything against the per-
s0nal or Off cial integrity of that officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-25
Come

IF FULLY SATISFIED
Buy!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-01-25
SONG OF THE PUMPKIN.

Thousands of poets have sung of the vine,
With its ruby juice and its thrills divine;
But tune my strain to different thing
And of the pumpkin, the jolly great pumpkin
l sing.
The peach is n beautiful thing. know,
Sweet is its pull and rosy its glow;
They are pleasant when flesh and nice to dry
But peaches will never make pumpkin pic.
Pomologists give their greatest care
TO make more delicious the lucous pear;
It's all very well 'twixt ME and you,
But pears don't last and pumpkins do.
Apples are good. when ripe and sound
No better fruit ever fell to the ground;
But if pumpkins had grown on the tree Oflife
We shouldn't have fallen through Adams
wife.
Pumpkins are gOodt TO cnt and dry,
Pumpkins are GLORIOUS" made into pie;
Pumpkins are beautiful while they grow.
And cattle eat 'cm, as we all know.
This is the end of the Pumpkin Song
Sing it loudly and sing it strong:
And if on a bit of praise you're bent,
Call it " some puinpliins"-I'll be content.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-01-25

The proud Duke of Somerset
had second wife, who one day threw
her arms around his neck and affec-
tionately kissed him. Looking at her
with naughty coldness, he said: "Mad-
am, my first wife was q Percy, and she
would not have taken such a iiDerty!'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-01-25

AZ Bronze studs and sleeve-lkttons.
OF antique designs, are now fashionable
for gentlemen.