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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
PAYMENTS TO LAND-GRANr RAILROADS FUN
TRANSPORTATION OF TROOPS, ETC.

WASHINGTON Friday. May IL. 1874
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to
resolution of the House. has prepared long detalied
statement showing the amount of money pald our
ing the past two years S2 and 1870 to Immigrant
railroads for transportation of troops ana Govern
ment supplies From that statement the following
decentralization is taken The various Pacific rail-
roads are not mentioned. a recent law prohlDits
the PAYMENT on the part of the Government of
money for transportation until the differences De-
tween the Government and the railroads are settled
Atlantic and Gulf, S29i9; Atlantic and Pa
cifc $500; Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe, s39SG4; Alabama and Chattanooga. SS13S;
Burlington and Missouri River, S9,492 Chicago and
Northwestern, S14,742; Chicago. Rock Island ana
Pacific S9S3l ; Florida Railroad S9,SiS; lianmoal
sonville. Pensacola and Mobile, Sl,552; Lake SUI
perlor and Mississippi, S6,55l LeaVenwOrtn, Law
renee and Galveston SG3; Milwaukee and st: Paul
and Ohio 500; Mobile aud Girard, 1871 st; Paul
and Pacific S33 Oi6; st. Paul and Sioux City, 1851
Sioux City and Pacific St selma home e, aao
Vicksbure and Meridian, 81 so; West Wisconsin,
1876; total for the two years, Sl90,493
TIE ENGRAVING AND PRINTING INQUIRY
F.P. Stanton appeared before the Committee on
Banking and Currency to-day, explaining all the
facts in connection with the Columbian Bank Note
Printing Co. 1t was claimed that in addition to Its
being in good financial condition, it possesses all the
machinery and appliances necessary to enable 1t 10
fulfill its contract with the Government. All woIk
IS done under the eye of a competent officer OF
the Treasury detailed for observation and
inspection The printing done in Wash
ington by the Columbian Bank Note Com
pany affords the same check and safeguard
against mistakes as if done by of the Companies
in New York. In addition, Ii is alleged, there Is
saving in the cost of eXpTessage and rlsk OF trans
portation, together with other advantages ana con-
veniences which the Secretary OF the Treasury
fully recognizes. Mr.. Van BuskIrk of the Columbian
Company said that during this investigation capl-
taists Of Washington and of New York, one OF them
belonging to a New-York Company, had offered IN
vestment to the amount of s25O,OJO or S5OOOOO; or
any amount needed but they were informed they
did not need the money being III splendid IMAM
cial condition. George b. McCartee Will be exam
med ON Monday.
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CARL SEIZURE AND THE MISSOURI sENAToRsHlP'
RosTON Nav LITTLE UGilV Advertiser (tO-


morrow mornng). speaking OF the Senatorial question
in Missouri calls Senator Schurz Independent states
man politician, who speaks and votes according to
his convictions of public duty neither counting the favor
OF the party TO which he owed his election and from
which he separated himself nor throwing himself into
the arms OF the Opposition, and says:
There is room for great deal OF discussion whether
In general, accomplish more good by following
the fortunes OF party or by free lance. senator
schurz decided the question. far as himself
concerned. Should he, therefore, be taught and should
the country be gwen to understand, that no
man, however eminent his abilities, however pure
his personal character, however highminded his
political motives, hope for public honors unless lie
submits bis opinions, not 70 the test OF party prln
cpes but the revision OF selconstituted leaders
We nope not and yet that Ia what the re-
lection OF Mr. schurZ would mean. Some independent
politicians wanted. However strongly our party or
ganz may be knit together 10 have an independently
statesman the character and mental superiority OF
Carl greatly to the advantage OF the Country
He il "A Senator OF whom any State might DC proul,
however the majority in such state may choose pot
caly to classify itself To pass hun by win contempt
because he viii pass under the yoke, would 0e
good thing for PARTY discipline but bad for the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
THE ARREST AT ST. PETERSBURG.

NEPHEW AND NOT THE BROTHER OF THE CAR
ARREsTEp-THE AFFAIR REDUCED TO MERE
BERLIN, Friday, May 49, 1874.
Additional information with regard to the arrest
of member Of the Imperial family IN st. Peters
burg shows that there was an error in the irst Wy
patches as to the name Of the person implicated IL
was not the Grand Duke Nicholas, brother OF the
Car, but one of the Cars nephews OF that name
who was arrested. All that is known OF the cause
of the arrest is contained in the following dispatch
to the Augsbuger Algemeine Ze'flng, when mentions
10 names, and reduces the affair to mere private
scandal
ST, PETERSBURG May n-An exalted parsonage In
this city having missed her diamonds communicated the
fact to the police who discovered that the perpetrof
OF the theft was her Intelligence OF the anar
coming the Emperor he directed that legal proceed
ings should their Notwithstanding personal
1t seems diamonds were given
oy the Prince to a well-known French actress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

In the Wintermute case at Yankton. Dakota,
one additional juror scared yesterday making 10 out Of lO2
called.
By the action of the Massachusetts, Senate
YESTERDAY Of suffrage and the heuse law
for tots session.
IA Committee Of the Pennsylvania State Agri-
have selected E.on the pses for the Lrab
ton which o be held from Sept 20 ~ Oct 2, inclusive.
The Pennsylvania Legislature adjourned sine
YESTERDAY Senator Cutler Of kue elected Speaker Of
The Democrats voted for senaor ChsAnt Of Mnou
- The Virginia State Journal, q Republican even
ing paper pabshrd last number Richmond THURSDAY The
once removed to Alexandria where IA Journal MI. issued
a. weekly and ssmfweehy paper
m The injunction heretofore obtained by Messrs.
A. g. heBeeS, bell founders Of West roy
by Mepeey kimberly. befounlers VI Troy. Of the
Mencey the bell buns has been the Suprrne
a. he General Term at Emirs.
The financial officers of Louisiana announce
consolidated bonis authorized funding bal Vii be
rsdy delivery eN days and that the interest toe eoioA
due 10 January last Will be pad oil bonds are ooa!cfe
IA. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
TIE TEMPERANCE CRUSADE.
SERIOUS DISTURBANCES IN CINCINNATI.

SERIOUS DISTURBANCES IN ClNClNNhii
CINCINNATI, May ia serious disturbance
occurred on Frecman.st this afternoon where pahu
OF women we're praying front Of the saloons Al INC
same place a disturbance occurred yesterday III winch
beer wagon driver named Herzog forced MS way
through the crowd OF women. and was beaten py tno
bystanders then arrested by the police and to-day wac
fined This seemed Irrtae the crowd to-day greau9
About 800, the majority OF whom were "er
mans. gathered around the band, when went
out about 4 o'clock There were but ~ Women
in the band. The crowd pressed upon the women
and used insulting language. Only one policeman was
on the ground, and requested the women 10 return W
church, he would he unable to protect theI a nc
ladies said God would protect them and expressed tnei
determination 20 The crowd AT TINS time useu no
violence, but were noisy When the ladies' sans Vi
PRAYED the crOwd.struck up chorus, drowning their
voices. soon after this the crowd pressed upon tne
women and began swaying III mass. Onc ola lazy "as
was not injured. Fighting began In the crowd anu
reporter OF German paper was struck severa 'ios
and finally driven away. Tue women, nndng no o.nci
way possible, escaped from the crowd one by one anu
returned the church from which they came no ar
made but warrants VIII be sworn OUT lOI to
arrest OF the rDgleaders tomorrow, ana inc mayor WI"
orders to the Captains OF the police 10 prevent
women from praying the streets hereafter ms Gls
turbance more threatening than mlschleVOus, no
one having been injured
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THE MISSISSIPPI OVERFLOW.
SLIGHT RISE AT SOME POINTS on THE MISSISSIPPI
AND MISSOURI RIVERS.

SLIGHT RISE AT SOME POINTS ON THE MISSISSIPPI
AND MISSOURI RIVERS.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-The Signal Office
reports that during the past "a hours the Mississippi has
risen slightly from st. Paul to st. Louis, except at La
Crosse where fall of three inches is reported From
Cairo vcksburg it has fallen at all stations, except az
Helena where has risen inch. The fall at Cairo Is
81 inches. At NewOrev 1t remains unchanged at u
feet below the highest reached this season. The Mis-
souri, has risen two inches at Omaha fallen slightly
from St. Joseph to Jefferson City. and risen Is inches at
Hermann The Ohio has continued falling throughout
its entire The fall at Paducah is 81 feet, at
Evansville two feet and at Cincinnati II feet The Red
River fallen seven inches at Shreveport and the
Cumberland IA at Nashville. The Allegheny and
Mcnopgahela haye both fallen steadily but slowly. The
rainfall within the Watersheds for the same period
as follows:
In the Mississippi 800 Of an inch at ST. Paul, 1900
La Crosse, 26lOO at Davenport 121Oo at Keokuk 9
at St LOUIS 27lO0 Cairo, and llOO at Memphs In tie
Missouri 100 At Omaha and 5-lOO at Leavenworth; in
the Arkansas 800 at Fort Gibson IN the Cumberland,
{ Nashville
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THE PRISON REFORM CONGRESS.
INTERESTING REPORTS AND DEBATEs-Ihh iNDo''
TRIAL SCHOOLS AND REFoRMAToRiEs FOX 0h'A
DREN IN NETWORK.

INTERESTING REPORTS AND DEBATEs-THE lNpoo'
TRIAL SCHOOLS AND REFoRMAroRIEs FOX CiiA
DREN IN NETWORK.
ST. LOUIS May 15.-The Prison Reform Coh-
gress met at 10 O'Clock to-day. After the transaco
the routine business extracts were read from rop
on Preventative Work, as it relates to chiiureh,
by the Rev. c. L. Brace OF the Childrens hiu
Society OF New York and on Preventative and heiofn
tory Work by the Rev. ID. X Pierce, formerly suPei'n
tendent OF the Girls Industrial and Reform sohoo' "
Massachusetts, The discussion Of these reports VIII po
in order after the session.
The afternoon session wholly occupied III W..
discussion OF the reports received in the morning
report Of Mr. Bruce gave Of statistics reiatins "
the origin and growth Of industrial schools ana reior
atories for children in New-York City, which sho"
that since the first school was established in 1850 crino
among the young decreased TO surprising deeo'
OF the children in these institutions ninetenths OF tne
have drunken parents but only five out OF one thouSanu
have appeared in the criminal records
Nothing especially notable said during the uis'
cussop but all the speakers favored lenient treatment
OF the inmates and the rule Of and kindness ana
large personal freedom rather than harsh and e1ae'
discipline.
Gen. Bane OF Illinois made some remarks when at
tracted much attention He believed that the most po
agency for the prevention OF crime was the euu
ton OF all children, no matter what their circumstances
or condition In e In the broadest possible sense anu
by this he meant the education OF the hands as wen as
the brain. They should be taught the use OF mechahos
tools and construct various articles In genera
use. They should also be taught the sacredness Vi VI"
relation between property and persons, and stc' pi
ciples OF honesty ana integrity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
FOREIGN NOTES.

Prince Bismarck will leave Berlin to-day
Saturday for his estate at Yarzin.
The coal shipments from Pictou mines IN
Nova Scotia dull this season in consequence OF the
long blockade OF ice In the st. Lawrence. All the
companies the Pict0u districts have large stocks OF
coal on the banks.
The Monitew (Paris) reports that nsgotia-
lions the of diplomatic relations between
France and Mexico approaching successful con-
cnson M Outrey will be appointed Minister OF France
at capital VI Mexico the negotiations are
completed
The steamship State Of Georgia. which was
reported Thursday as having been ID collision whie
on her voyage from New. York Glasgow was struck
on her port quarter Her plato was cut life0oat
smashed. aud her davits carried away otherwise she
was not damaged. She is now in her berth, and VIII
sail on the day announced for her departure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
THE SUPPLY BILL SAID TO HAVE BEEN TAM
PERED WITH.

ALBANY, May 15.-Mr. Smith VI. Weed of
Clinton, member OF the House Committee on WAYS
and Means, has written letter TO George s. Batcheer
Chairman OF the Committee Insisting that the Supply
bill has been tempered with after it reported by the
Conference Committee. and points to the fact that the
salary 10 the proposed Superintendent OF the new Can't
tol building was left to the Commission fix, whereas
salary. II lie thought the bill has otherwise been
changed The Troy Times says that Gen Batcheller
detected me alteration some days since, and Mr.. Weed
dlscoNcrcI nothing That was not previously known Mr.
Weed Inauguration is not any greater than WAS Mr..
BatcLellef- when he found that an
liberty had been taken with the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16

Mr.. BIICKENSDERFLR AGAIN EAAAlNED-GIN. Bah
COCKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF sENAIoRs BAY
ARD AND EDMUEDs.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE tribune
WASHINGTON May 15-Thc District Investigating
Committee examined Mr.. Biickensderfcr again to-
day aud in addition heard statements from Senators
Bayard and Elmunds. Mr.. Blickensderfer said that
Gen Babcock's explanation OF the false and fraudu-
lent measurements to which he certified, and winch
were exposed in yesterdays testimony was that
Congress imposed upon him the duty Of causing this
work to be measured. but made no appropriation 10
pay for the work. The only engineer he had at his
aisposN to do the work was Col. Same anG lie was
obliged on account of the extent of the improve
ments to be examined largely to accept the
ments and figures OF the Board Of Engineers, winch
he did This throws the responsibility for tine frauds
upon the United States Government back upon the
Board of Public Works.
Another method which the Board adopted by
which to get money ont of tue United States Treas
ury, was also exposed by Mr.. Blckensderfer ANY
one familiar with the plan Of this city knows that
the avenues cross the streets dIagoDaily. All the
space at these Intersections is sometimes included in
the streets and avenues tnat inteIsect ana some
times there is small triangle of ground between
them. AT such places these the Board has mar.
rowed the streets and avenues so 20 increase the
size of the triangular spaces. to make them where
there none and then, have beautliied them
as parks. AS this mode of improvement
less than to pave the space there would be no
objection TO it, did not the Board make it pre-.
tense for assessing the United States They have al
once assumed that these trianges belonged to the
United States, and have not only charged the Gov
eminent for the work them but also assessed it for
paving the streets and avenues about them. AS an
illustration the Board created one of these trangles
by reducing the width of the streets, and its dmen-
sons were q by 81 feet by 46 feet The United
States paid for improving this triangle Sll,oCO.
Senators Edmunds and Bayard bought property on
observation-disclosures, above Fourteenth-st., because
the ground was high and very desirable for resi-
dence. Before these purchases. they made inquiries
~ TO the grades of the street. and assured that
they would not be disturbed Just before Senator
Edmunds went to Europe the Board asked him II
ne would object to a cut of about three feet IN the
street above his property. Ii was immaterlal 10
hiin but he would sign no paper, as he thought 1t
might possibly lujure his neighbOrs During his
absence the Board graded the street in front Of
MS mouse ~ low, that it was necessary
70 build second story the street in order to make
Ms residence accessible. The assessment against
each lot was Si@o. Senator Edmunds estimated the
Gainage to his property at $500 and Senator Bay-
III sAAl " hs Al $500, They daaOy compromised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
TROUBLED ARKANSAS.

INDIGNATION OF BROOKS'S ADHERENTS.
THE ENTIRE KANSAS DELEGATION IN CONGRESS Inc
DIGNANT AT THE PRESIDENTS AcTIOs-BRIJEs
THAT BROOKS WILL CONTINUE TO EXERCISE
EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY OUTSIDE OF THE sTATB
HoUsE-A CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY WANTED.
WASHINGTON, May l5.-The indignation Of the
Brooks party here, which includes both Senators
and the members of the House. over the action Of
the President on the Arkansas question: is very
great and demOnstratiye. Senator'S Clayton and
Dorsey, ex-senator Rice, who is Brookss counsel
here, and Representative Hynes speak in very severe
language of the attitude Of affairs. In conversation
this afternoon they all expressed themselves as
greatly astonished at the result of the controversy
and did not endeayor to conceal their disapproba-
ton. Senator Clayton thought that with all the
facts before Congress the members would sustain
the pursued by Brooks. and that 1t would yet
be demonstrated to the satisfaction OF both Houses
When asked what Brooks would do alter he be-
came informed of the Presidents course, Senator'S
Clayton and Dorsey both said: what can he dol
He cannot stand out against the whole armed power
of the General Government, and it would be foolish
for him to attempt it. He will quietly withdraw
from the State House before the expiration OF tho
ten days allowed by tho Presidents proclamation,
and during the time will disband his troops. no
will seek other quarters in Little Rock. and will re-
be would do this. since the President had virtually
declared the Brooks Government illegal, one OF tho
Senators said he could do it very easily. why"
said hc Gov. Brooks has all the State officers who
amount to anything. Baxter has nothing but tho
Secretary of State, who never amounted to any
thing.n "Who has the Treasurer was asked of
Senator Clayton "Why, Brooks has him, OF course
he replied. Baxter cannot get dollar OF money.
In addition to the Treasurer, which is perhaps most
important the adherents of Brooks who will 60 with
him to his new quarters, are the Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor, the Auditor the Attorney General Che Super
intendent of Public Instruction, the Commissioner
of Internal Improvements, the Superintendent OF
Emigration and State Lands, the superintendent or
Public Printing, and the Supreme Court. With
these" no continued, I'VE ought to be able to get
along"
1t is the hope Of the ntBaxter men that Brooks,
with his officers, will be able to hold on until Con-
gress begins an inquiry into the matter, pending
which they hope that further proceedings on tho
part Of the President will be deferred. They are
satisfied that with full information on the subject
Congress would favor the Brooks Government.
Wharf.-The Brooks partyiwant just now 10 commit
tee of Congress to go to Arkansas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
THE PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH COM
PANY.

PHILADELPHIA, May ia meeting of the
Board OF Directors OF the Pacific and Atlantic Iee-
graph Company held to-day at the principal once
Of the Western Union Telegraph Company IN this city
which George IL. Mumford elected VcePresldent
and r. H. Rochester Secretary and Treasurer. reso-
luton was adopted confirming and ratifying lease
dated Dec. l6, 1873, under which the Western Union
Company took charge Of the lines and offices OF the
Pacific aud Atlantic Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
THE ESTATE OF CAKES AMEs INsoLvENT.

BosroN, May ia special dispatch to The
Daily Advertiser that the assets OF the estate OF the
late Cakes Ames deprecated to such an extent
that the executors concluded to represent the
estate as Insolyent In the Probate Court at Taun-
ton to-day Judge Bennett appointed az Commissioners
exAttorney Charles Allen and Peter Thatcher OF
Boston, and Aaron Hobart, ir, OF Brldge"ater IL Is
believed however that the estate Will be able 10 pay
nearly or quite FULL with sufficient time Ia which 10
realize from investments many Of which are IN sOuth
ern bonds and stocks. The estate was currently re-
ported to be worth from $OOj,0O TO $,oOo0O at the
time OF Ames's death,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
THE british PARLIAMENT.

THE GOVERNMENT CRITICIZED FOR PERMITTING
RAILWAY INSPECTOR TO COME To AMERICA FOR
TIE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATING THE AFFAIRS
OF THE ERIE RAILWAY.
LONDON. Friday, May Is, 1874
In tbe Uouse of Commons this evening the pro-
prietv of granting leave of absence to Capt Tyler
one of the Railway Inspectors OF the Board of
Trade, who goes to America to examine into the
affairs of the Erie Railroad, was called in question.
Speeches Directing to the action of the Government
were made by Messrs. Goldsmid Macdonald, and
Shaw efevre. Mr.. Macdonald thought it derog-
atory to the National dignity to send out Govern
ment officer to Investigate what he termed bank
rupt transatlantic concern" although it was salts
factory to know that the Erie road in good
hands. Sir c. b. Adderley, President of the Board
of Trade, and Sir Stafford Northcote, maintained
that the permission given Capt. Tyler to absent
himself from his duties was proper and the subject
was dropped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT IN HARRISBURG.

HARRISBURG, May l5.-The temperance ladies
in this city have made their first crusade They visited
the National Hotel and kindly received by the
proprietor. Their request 10 hold religious service
was granted. and the sale OF liquor was suspended
during their visit large temperance meeting was
held IN the Baptist Church last evening. Addresses
were made by Senators Cooper Anderson aud Chafant
aud Representatives. Stranshan and Wolfe A number
OF Williamsport ladies were present aud submitted ap
prepyiats Teselpl0pk thanxpAY LAes jn~0us " pvtn
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with the Board, by setting the assessment against
the claim for damages and they did this not because
it was just but because public men they desired
to avoid controversy with the Board. Both oeha-
tors spoke in the severest terms OF the board OUT
rageous invasion of private rights and Its "ahtoh
waste of public money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
THE COAL MINERS STRIKE IN OHIO.

COLUMBUS, May 15.-Andrew POgue, State
Inspector Mines returned from Straitsve to-day He
reports that he had full consultation with the
miners and mine owners, aud fully understands the
situation He thinks that a conference which Will De
held at Srasye tomorrow, IL conducted ont both SIDE
with proper spirit. Will result Ia compromise and ena
the strike From another Ii positively stateu
that the only conditions upon which one prominent
operator viii compromise 10 that the miners must agree
tn leay he mi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
THE MASTER MECHANICS CONVENTION.

CHICAGO, May 15.-At the morning session
yesterday the master mechanics discussed locomotive
boilers valves, valve gearing ties, and axes paper
opposed to the system In machine shops. on ac
count of the enormous cost read In the afternoon
the members took a drive around the city. In the even
ing the question OF patent locks was discussed
IL was resolved TO postpone the election OF officers for
one year Convention then adjourned to meet next
year in New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-16
SENATOR CARPENTER ON THE WISCONSIN RAIL
ROAD LAW,

MILWAUKEE,, May Ex-senator Carpenter bias
written letter defending the constutonalty OF the
recent legislation In this State regulating railroads lie
reviewed at some length the opinions to the contrary
recently given by Mr.. Evarts Of New YORK and Judge
Curtis OF Boston, aud sgues that the question has been
virtually decided In favor OF the validity Of the law Dy
the Supreme Court OF the United States