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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02
THE PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.


The decrease of the Public Debt in August
has been 81 ,626, 200, against $6,752,s29 in the
month of August, 1878. This must be cOnsid-
cred very unfavOrable showing in view OF
the circumstance that August is the heaviest
month of the year for customs receipts. we
notice that the receipts from this source at
the Sub-Treasury in New-YOrk have been
81, 400 900 less than they were in August, 1873,
being q falling off of ten per cent, the most
serious decline, both absolutely and relatively,
since February. This we do not mention as
a sign of relapse in trade. 1t simply arises
from the fact that in February and August o
great proportion of the duty-paying goods
imported consists of articles of luxury. Trade
remains dull, but we see no indication that
its slow and natural movement toward another
period of activity has been arrested. Indeed,
since trade is now supported by consumption
and not at all by speculation, 1T is out of the
question for "crOakers" to do any damage to
trade though they may dampen speculation
which, just now is no great matter.
Mr.. BristOw has apparently decided to accu-
mulate no moro currency in the Treasury
The currency balance is now $16,691 900, hav-
ing steadily increased to that amount from
$3 900 six months ago. The coin balance
is 81, $685. OO leaving S4l,942,OO0 for the Gov
eminent, after deducting the S29i 4l,OO0 held
against coin certificates. This is about two
millions less for the coin belonging to the
Government than the amount held
year ago. During the current month
the Treasury will sell three millions of
gold, pay out about six millions for interest.
and redeem from four to five millions of
called bonds. At least an equal and probably
a greater amount will be paid into the Treasury
for customs. The present limited supply of gold
within the control of the public leaves the gold
market exposed to the operations OF sDecula-
tors for rise. This, indeed, is an inseparable
accompaniment of our paper money system.
Any excess of gold in private hands flows out
of the country as naturally as rain runs OIL a
slOping roof. The wants of importers are sup
piled after fashion by the dealers i'll gold,
but no one can foresee the moment when
speculation may cause the premium to go up
or down five or six per cent. To get lid OF
these serious Inconvenience we must return
to specie payments.
The Secretary also issues his call for fifteen
millions more of the 1862 five-twenties for
redemption at par in gold, making, with the
twenty-five millions called last month, forty
millions in all. The gold certificates, coupons,
&c. to pay for the six millions of the new
loan to be issued this month In place OF the
six millions of bonds called three months ago
and now matured, are probably already in the
Treasury, so that whatever coin is paid out
this month in redemption of bonds will be 80
much added to the mercantile stock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02
made without the knowledge or consent OF
the head OF the Treasury Department.

There was light vote in Vermont yester-
day, and in some districts party ties were not
much regarded. 1t is thought that the State
has gone Republican by slightly reduced ma
jority. In the lid Congressional District the
Hon. L. p. Poland found more formidable OPP
position than he expected. and the returns in
dictate that he has barely escaped defeat il, in
deed he is elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

The surrender of Issnauika and his band of
hostile Indians is gratifying event, but the
number of captive braves is too small to
affect materially the prospect for general
Indian war. Gen. Davidson proves to be
good Indian fighter, however, and we may
expect to hear frequent and favorable reports
from his command before the Fall campaign
is over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

Postmaster General Jewell who entered upon
the discharge of his duties yesterday. seems
TO be thoroughly in earnest and the country
will be greatly disappointed if he does not
make an efficient officer There is need of re-
form in postal affairs-domestic and interna-
tional-so that Mr.. Jewell will not lack a field
for the display of his abilities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

The Republicans of Ohio hold their State
Convention in Columbus to-day. In con-
structing the financial planks of their plat
form they will have fine chance to improve
upon the work of the Democratic Convention
which met last week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

The evils of absenteelsm are becoming ap-
parent even to office-holders. AttorneyGen-
eral Williams is about to remind Marshals and
District-Attorneys of the law prohibiting their
leaving their districts without his cOnsent-a
law which he proposes hereafter to enforce.
The precept is good; good examples in high
places would be better.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02
Amusrmcnts ano Aleetinas.

BoorHs TuEArER-.B Belle Lamar" John Mccullough
and Miss X Rogers Randolph.
BRYANrs OPERA HOUSE." Minstrels."
DAYS FIFTH AVENUE THEATER.-"what Should She
Dot or Jealousy"
LrcRuN TuEATER.-"La Tmbale D'Argent." Mile. Marie
Aimee
NIBIo's THIArER-"The Bride Of Abydos."
UNION SQUARE THEATER.-" Jane Eyre" Miss Charlotte
Thompson.
wALLAcK's THEATER.-"Paul Pry." and on the Line"
j. L. TO0ie
CENTRAL PARK GARDES.-Theodore Thomass Summer
Nights Concerts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

remarkable fact that cholera was known TO Shake
speare. Everybody was instantly aroused and in
terested. Yes" observed this eminent authority,
81 was at the theater last night and saw thu
flaming of the Shrew.' Petruchio says to Ksthe-
rine, You are choteric'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

The clam. as an ingredient of chowder, is an i'm
pressive and noble object. Little clans, roasted
and peacefully reclining on their shells, have a ten
der and delicate grace calculated to inspire poetry
and enthusiasm in the sternest souls. As the pre-
siding element of "bakes" the clam is statesman
like, and CLAIMS raw are food for Hercules. The clam
has become celebrated in another respect. In Con-
necticut We learn that when persistent and obtru
sive lien of that State has become so permeated by
a sense of the whole duty of hens that she insists
upon setting continually the populace have
to clans. They casually put some alive into the
nest and when these interesting aquatic creatures
get warm they just mildly open their shells, and
that hen goes off somewhere to ruminate upon the
general uncertainty of things. She does MT come
back,
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bnslness Monies.

ISSUED 287000 GENERAL ACCIDENT POLICIES.
TRAvELEas LiYs ACCIDENT Insurance Co. Hartford.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

A correspondent whose letter is printed on
our fifth page to-day reviews the political
situation in Delaware. The result of his OBJ
seryations is prediction of Democratic sue
cess. In that event the Hon. T. F. Bayard
will retain his seat in the U. S. Senate, and
the Republicans will lose member of the
House of Representatives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

Six thousand dollars worth of penknives
were given to the clerks in the Treasury De-
partment yesterday probably as the tribute
of grateful Government to overwOrked and
onderpaid servants. 1t is to be hoped that
this misappropriatlon Of the public funds was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

The meeting of the British Association for
the Advancement of Science appears, from the
interesting accounts furnished by our CORE
spondent TO have fully equaled the expecta-
tons that were based on the eminent ability
of its leading members. Few addresses can,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

A letter from Washington informs us that the
bank mote redemption business is in danger of
O serious check on account of the exhaustion of
the five per cent greenback fund. 1t seems that
the Treasurer has allowed the National banks to
discharge their indebtedness to this fund, in
CURED through the redemption of their respec-
tive notes, by remittance of other bank
notes, which, according to the theory, would
instantly be converted into legal tenders at
the Treasury. Itappears, however, that green
backs are constantly going out and nothing
but bank notes come in. This is not incOn-
sistent with the principles of natural science.
Continual drawing at the spiggot will in the
end empty the biggest cask. The Treasurer has
only to compel the banks to remit in legal
tender notes, as the law provides. While for
the redemption business, as redemption, we
have not the least respect, we are ready to
admit that as piece of mechanism for get
ting rid of filthy and ragged paper currency
it has some value. Considering how costly
the machine is, both as regards the cost of
setting it up and its daily running expenses,
it is gratifying to discover that it is not alto
gether useless. 1t should be kept in working
order, if possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

DR.. Leonard Bacon contributes to The hide
pendent an article on the Plymouth Inquiry
which Mr.. Moulton Will find mighty interest
ing reading. He reviews the course of Our
Mutual Friend in the spirit of free inquirer,
and avows his conviction that whether Mr..
Beecher is innocent or guilty Mr.. Moulton has
behaved outrageously. Now why does not
somebody review Mr.. Carpenterf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

One of the saddest things about the Small Boy of
the present day is the uncertainty which seems to
attend him as he bounds along through life You
can't always tell what he Is going to say. At Sun
day-school service held not long ago, an amiable
clergyman endeavoring to illustrate the necessity of
the Christian profession in order rightly to enjoy
the benefactons of Providence, spake as follows:
For instance, want to introduce water into my
house; have it pumped. The pipes and faucets
are in good order, but get no water Now, why do
get no waterp The reason, he wished the young
people to see, was that he had made communica-
ton with the main in the street. But the boys
too intent on plumbing and water rates. Now,
why do get no waterp ~ know shrieked lit
tie one; You don't payw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

1t is really possible to be Fellow of the Medical
Society of London and an ignoramus at tho same
time. j. f. Clarke relates that once, while the 60
ciety in solemn session, of its members rose
and gravely announced that 30 had discQYered the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02
aTelu'2lork Daily Gribat,1s.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1874
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

Western newspaper says with great gravity and
truth: "A person who assumes superabundance
of morality and decency, and writes most scurril-
Gus letter to public journal the signature of
Justice acts the part Of common cowardly
BLACKBOARD, under the cloak of virtue" The writer
thinks that editors should take pains to discover
the authors Of such letters. and expose them to the
public" We guess not. So long as Massachusetts,
exist, such libes easily disposed Of and news
paper must be greatly green in his calling who
does not at once discover that such is their ittest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

The recent reported conflicts between Whites
and Blacks in the South will add new inter-
est to the letters on the relations of the races
which appear on the third page of THE TRIB-
UNE to-day. These letters are from persons
all more or less cOnversant with the compli-
cations of Southern politics. and who, depre-
eating the antagonism of races, seem DESTROYS
of contributing their mite toward satisfac-
tory solution of the momentous problem
therein involved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-02

The approaching visit of Mr.. W. E. Forster
to this country, of which we are informed in
one of our London letters, should give us
great satisfaction. He has already taken high
rank among the Liberals of England, and he
has fair prospect of succeeding to the posi-
ton of Liberal leader. His reception, for this
reason alone, should be warm one; but his
conspicuous friendship for the United States,
particularly at time when persons of that
character were rarely to be found in England,
gives him an especial claim to our grateful
remembrance,
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Arkansas ANafrs.

WASHINGTON, November 2l.-Reprcsenta-
tive Wiltshire, of Arkansas, had an inter-
view to-day with Acknowledgement Viii.
liams with reference to affairs in that State,
and says twas of satisfactory character
Wiltshire is satisfied that il any action at
all be taken in the matter it will be by Con-
gress, and not by the Executive Depart
ment..
The Attorney General informed him that
in his dispatch to Judge Poland at Little
Rock he did not suggest or indicate that
Representative Ward, of the House special
committee, remain there, but merely re-
quested Poland to come to Washington on
his way home, as he (the Attorney-GeneraD
desired Information relative 10 Arkansas af-
fairs, Judge Poland, among other things,
said to him there was no disturbance or eX-
citement whatever in Arkansas, and that the
State was unusually quiet. ,,5.,.a.g
1T is the purpose Of Representative Wilt
shire and Governor. Low to prepare this
week and file with the Attorney General a
statement retuting the charges and allega-
lions of Smith and those who represent his
interests. The. general feeling in Washing
ton is opposed to Federal interference.
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SuIt Decided.

NEW YORK, November 2l.-A verdict was
given yesterday for the Government in
the United States District Court for 900
in the suit against the bondsmen Of Caleb
Lyon, formerly Governor of Idaho and su-
perintendent of Indian atfairs for that Terri
tory. There was a. balance against Lyon
when he was removed from office by Presi-
dent Johnson of $4,000, and he explained
as a reason for non-payment that he was
robbed while en- route from Idaho to Wash.
ington. The suit was to recover the amount
of his bond for $4,000. a -.. +.
The verdict was given iu accordance with
the ruling of Judge .Batchford, that under
an unrepealed law of 1779 no proof of loss
can be admitted as defence to an action in
stituted BIZ the Government unless accom-
panied by other proof thatithe claim for an
allowance for the loss has been presented
and passed upon by the proper accounting
officers of the Government.
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CHANCERY COURT OF .RIcHMoND, SATURDAY.
Judge E. Fl. FTzhugh, prestdiag.-The fol-
lowing cases were disposed of:
In the matter of. the petition of Sarah E..
Harwood. Order appointing trustee in
the place of one who declines to act.
Winston and Trent, trustees, Us. Corbin,
de-? Decree. on. petition of Early Corbip,
&c., referring cause to a commissioner for in
guiry and report.
: 'Hobson's administrator Us. Lark, sc. De-
cree confirming reports Of commissioner as
to disbursement of fund. heretofore ordered
in this cause. .-.-. lH s..
Richards and wife os. Mayo's executor,
&c. Decree appointing Howard Richards
trustee of his wife Harriet Richards, provid.
ing for bond, and for the payment of the
fund on hand belonging to the said Harriet
to her said trustee.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-11-23

THE CASE OF JOHN c. DULL-MoTIoN FOR
New TRIAL OvERRULED THE ACCUSED
SESTEsCED.-On Saturday morning John G.
Dull was brought before the Hastings Court
on q motion of his counsel, Hon. james Nee
son, for new trial. ~
Mr.. Neeson argued that the term Of I'M
prisonment for person convicted Of grand
larceny is fixed by law at not less than three
nor more than ten years; and for person
convicted of receiving money under false
preteDces, not less than one nor more than
three years; that the evidence showed that
he (DulD had been guilty Of false pretepce
alone, the jury having been charged that if
they found him guilty of grand larceny
under the indictment, they must sentence
him to not less than three years. This Tfas
an error. ...
The Court held that false pretence being
larceny under our law, the punishment was
the punishment prescribed for larceny, and
that In truth the evidence tended to prove
an actual larceny, and overruled the motion.
The accused was then sentenced TO lmprs-
sonment in the penitentiary in accordance
with the verdict Of the jury. Time was al.
lowed the accused until january lst 10
which to apply to the Supreme Court of APP
peas for writ OF; error. '.
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x. - IS
DEATH OF. Mr.. jesse WILLIAAs.-Mr. Jesse
Williams, orc of the oldest and most re.
spected citizens Of Richmond, died Saturday
T. Williams; 10 the seYenty-nnth year OF
bis age. He, was born in Henrico county,
and had resided here, or very near here, for
half century,. .Until 1858 he carried on the
brick-makipg- and brick-laying business. His
patronage was so extensive that it can be
said he erected or furnished bricks for
large proportion Of the houses finished prior
to the war: After retiring from active pur-
suits be spent good portion of his time at
his farm on the Westham plank-r0ad. This
became the delight Of his declining years,
and it was highly improved and richly
stocked under his iudicious management.
About six months ago his health began
rapidly to fail, and be came back to Rich
mOnd to be near his sons and receive suit
able medical attention. During most of his
long life he enjoyed fine health, and final
dissolution WAS resisted by bis constitution
weeks after it was thought his end had
come. ...
Mr.. Williams was the father OF Mr.. Thomas
c. Williams, Of the firm of &C. Williams 4
Co.. tobacconists; Mr.. a. D. Williams, of
Grupbs & Williams, real estate agents and
Rev. ". Harrison Williams, Of Tuscaloosa,
Ala, He also leaves two married daughters.
Mr.. Williams possessed many striking
qualities of head and heart, and his decease
takes from lhe community one OF its most
valuable and honorable members. His fu-
neral will take place from the First Baptist
church at y O'Clock to-day.
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Charlie RoSS-Again.

Z QUEBEC, November 2l.-The reported dis
coyery of Charlie Ross was caused by the eX-
traordinary conduct Of woman who arrived
here in August last from the States with a
little boy who, she said, had been found in
the streets, but when or where she refused
TO tell. Her story was altogether unsatis.
factory, and coming to the knowledge of the
police, ELECTED inquiry, which, coming to the
woman's ears, caused her to decamp, leaving
the child behind. A photograph of the child
was dispatched last night to Allen Pinker.
ton. =Ths photograph and description Of
the child tally in many respects with those
furnished by the Philadelphia police author
;t;as. n l..,.h-,aa - 1 : n -
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Naval AGairs-The Turf--Lady Patser.
son Again Victorious.
lspecial teIegram 10 tine Dispatch.l


,E, Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, November 21.-The United
States steamship Gettysburg arrived at the
navy-yard to-day from Washington, and the
steamer Fortune from Philadelphia. The
latter is receiving certain necessary equip
ment, and will proceed to Washington to
take out a scientific party to observe the
transit of Venus.
The work of converting Crany island into
q powder depot for the United States navy
will be commenced by: the Department Of
Yards and Docks next week. Wharves,
trainWays, &e., win be constructed first.
!: There was q Well-attended trot on the
Campostelaeourse to-day. There were three
straight heats for $500 between Lady Pat.
terson, Susie Kurtz, aud Little Nelly. Lady
Patterson won. The track was very heavy
from the effects of the storm. Time. 2:42,
2:42& and 2:44. The thousand-dollar race
between Lady Patterson and McCaul's
Orange Blossom is fixed for Tuesday.
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lnuiSiaua Affairs,

New ORLEANS, November 21.-The grand
jury of Plaquemine parish have indited the
following persoDs:. #
Henry Mahoney (colored), an eX.member
of the House of Representatives, for embez-
izling $4,000 as treasurer of the Board of
Education Edward Butler (colored), ex-
State senator, for receiving bribe of Sl,5OO;
William A. Prescott, parish judge since 1868,
for bribery and corruption in office and SUBJ
ornation of PERJURY; Nicholas Rivan (co-
lored), for shooting with intent to kill, black
mailing, and obtaining money under fll>e
pretences by intimidation and threats Clark
White (coiored), jlilor and deputy sheriff,
for conniviug at the escape OF prisoners, ln-
cluding the defauting State taX-colector.
The grand jury consisted OF four white
and twelve colored men.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-11-23

VERDICT IN THE, CARPENTER-WI CASE
During the two past weeks the attention Of
the Circuit Court Of Hanover, Judge Bar
ton presiding, was closely occupied 10y con-
sidaration Of the case of Carpenter Us. Car
penter. The will Of Waller Carpenter,
who died last July, bequeathing his
entire property. valued at $50, 900, to his
wife, when offered for probate was OPP
posed by deceased's father on the ground
that the tcstator was Of unsound mind, and
undue influence had been extended to pro-
cure the making of the will. A jury was
impannelled, and forty.four witnesses were
examined. ALI their evidence was taken
down in writing, and the court sat night and
day for Two weeks. After argument by
counsel the case was given to the jury on
Friday last, and on Saturday morning they
brought in q verdict finding that the testator
was competent, and no undue influence had
been exercised.
4 motion to set aside the verdict was made,
and was fixed for hearing III December.
Judge John A. Meredith, Colonel John B.
Young, Colonel Chastain White, and Mr..
Morris, appeared for the propounders, and
Judge w. w. Crump, Mr.. G. G. Griswold,
and Messrs Haw and Winn, for the oppo-
nents OF the will.
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New York ateuas.

Nbw YoBK, November 21.-A newly.or.
ganized party is about to start hence to con.
tinue the work of exploration in Palestine,
commenced some two years ago.
Five hundred AID lweuly-one deaths oc-
Cured here during the past Week. -.
Word comes from Chicago OF a" corner "
there, the price OF corn having gone uI
greatly.
At q meeting Of the agents of European
steamship lines To-day the price of steerage
passage was raised to $23 and $25, accord
ing to the speed of vessels.
The funeral of Joseph Stewart, the we'll
known banker, took place to-day.
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POLICE Court. SATURDAY. W. Hall
CreW presiding. - Georgeana johnson,
charged with being drunk and creating q
disturbance in the street, was sent to Jail for
thirty days. i
Patrick Belton and John Hager, charged
with being drunk, were fined IS each. !
Cornelius Miller, charged with unlawfully
assauting Charles III. Page. Case continued
until tomorrow. H~ sa.s st.5 J:f., 1
John Gaines was fined SO for violating
the city ordinance By soliciting passengers
on the platform at the Danville der0t. ~
Alexander Richardson, charged 18th steal
Ing lot Of coal of the value of $40 from G.
FL. Page, and Cornelius Miller and Peter
Morris, charged with receiving the coal,
knowing it to be stolen. Owing to the ab-
sence of material witnesses the case was con-
tinued until tomorrow.