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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09

erM other reasons mat stand In tncway ofhef 70
turn to Madrid"
what eject WIN these political changes In the
mother country have on tho cause OF Cubav
'They will be the means oil keeping alive the
civil war In Spain: Tor the true republicans VIII
now jotu the lntraustgeutes, and the party
throughout Europe viii probably support the men
OF Cartagena, so that Prince Ailonso--wno Is TO
marry . daughter Of tho Duke de Mont
pensier-win nhd some dlficulty in peaceaby
establishing the united branch Of the spanish
bourbons. These complications and combinations
win require oil the money and men that Spain can
raise for some time TO come, and she will DO
unable 70 SEND endorsements 10 Cuba But,
whether she does or not, the result Will be the
same-Cuban Independence. With large reinforce.
ments the epaniards might for while, succeed
In driving our troops back again into the
mountains where they can ave for years
unmoested Wanting more troops-that,
believe cannot be sent out-vhe question viii
De sooner decided In our favor. Even the Span
tards themselves now frankly admit the gravity
OF the situation. The last review OF the
situation by the Dfayf0 dc la Marina Is full con-
fesslon that the Cubans are making unprecedented
Roadway. Another thing % that the downfall OF
Castelars government Will bring about q change
OF policy ON the part OF the Uuited States towards
Spain. Mr.. Fish Will and a vast difference between
dealing with Castelar, and SerranO or Montpensier.
Perhaps, after ALL Mr.. Gushing may not go to
Madrid. At all events. whether or not the Cubans
viii never cede an i0ta from the position which
they have battled for during more than five years,
and with increasing success each succeeding
twelvemOnth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
CUBAN AFFAIRS IN THE CITY.

The Virgfnius PrtsOners-The Cuban
Agent ON the Situation in spain
and the Progress OF the InsuIar
War.
Matters seem to have assumed their wonted
course around the headquarters OF the Friends OF
Cuba, in Exchange place. Some of the virginius
prisoners are still to be found sauntering in ana
out, like men under the influence OF happy dream
from which they are unwilling 10 awake. The TACT
OF their fortunate release is that seems almost
beyond their power to fully realize. These poor
fellows, who were snatched SO opportunely from
the edge Of the grave, are nearly all
young men or lads The most OF them
evince q quiet retiring disposition, but here
and there to be found few rrepressible spirits
who seem not at ali averse to the little honizing
bestowed on them In a small way since their arrival
In this city They are all, as formerly reported,
being comfortably cared for and provided with
everything necessary to their wants Some few
grumblers have been found among them, who
complain OF not being more sumptuously provided
for; but these two or three irratonals probably
think that the Junta ought to have ordered car
rage and pair in waiting to convey them
to the Filth Avenue Hotel, and fed them on
champagne dinners ever since disembarking from
the Juniata 1t is right to add that fortunately the
discontented are very few. Nearly all the men
seem anxious as ever to risk life and limb for the
sake Of Cuba. 1t would not be surprising to hear
OF them again being actively engaged in honora-
ole, II dangerous, service.
Mr.. Albania was found among his compatriots,
Immersed in papers and seemingly employed on
the important patriotic mission, which absorbs
much time and attention. The HERALD man asked
the Cuban agent what he thought OF Spanish
affairs as bearing on the question OF Cuba.
al Think said the gentleman, chat the fall Of
CASTELAR, involves that OF the spanish Republic No
intelligent man, who knows the people OF SPAIN
could believe them capable OF establishing repub
lie among them. The return to Madrid OF Serrano,
Topete and others was the signal for the overthrow
OF CASTELAR,. The pear was ripe and the fruit gath
cred. Serrano will now establish military gov
eminent in harmony with the views and wishes OF
the Alfonsists The fact that the s0-caed Republic
still retains the crown on the national arms shows
that the republicans were either too lew In num-
Der to have the DEGREES OF Congress executed or
too insncere to do it. The Prince OF Asturias,
Don Alfonso, VIII soon be recalled TO Spain and
m0narchical form OF government re-established"
"Wh0 do you think Will be regentY Serrano,"
mo, SerranO will not be regent but the Duke OF
Montpensier WILL He is the Intended regent. The
thing vas arranged all In Paris more than eleven
months ago."
"wil Isabella return to spalnf"
81 believe not. She Is too Iond OF Paris and the
EaJ ule she leads there. Besides. there are sew
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
RICHARD A. PRoCTOR,s DEBUT.

An Enormous Audience Greets Him on
the Occasion OF His First Lecture.
An enormous audience which filed every avail
able seat in Association Hall, greeted Professor
Richard A. Proctor. the great English astronomer,
last evening on the occasion OF his first lecture on
the Sun" MIR. Proctor Is a large man, above the
middle height, with q nne, well shaped broad
head brown hair, an aquline nose, clear, open
eyes and the time-honored English whiskers. How
little they thought he said, when they looked up
to the sun, that he was pouring forth supplies OF
light and heat infinitely greater than were neces-
sary for this earth. II this earth represented
by an ORD one inch in diameter the SUMS
globe would have to be represented by an orb
three yards in diameter. These were their rela-
lions OF size. Travelling with the rapidity OF an
Armstrong cannon ball 1t would occupy 1S years
Even light, which travelled 900 miles tn
second, occupied eight minutes In reaching them
actually was, but as it was eight minutes ago
Mr.. Proctor gave great many interesting figures
ike these. the suns gravity acted i4stantane lane.
occupied some time in travelling, but the sur's
gravity acted instantaneously-aw wonderful power.
OF which science could give no satisfactory explain
atlOn In England ne was generally wont TO COM
pare the size Of Great Britain which to the
sum but he Would not appear
Laughterl He had even heard that an American Z.
OF that kingdom, went at once to the most central
counties, and was even there afraid to go OUT
thinking that peradventure he might fall OF the
island and into the sea- Uaughter.)
The quantity OF the SUMS heat received by q
square mile OF the earth would be SUFFICIENT to melt
IN an hour 260 900 tons of ice. But only two hum
dred and twenty-seven milnonth part OF the SUMS
heat was received by the earth and all the other
planets. 1t was almost as II merchant who was
worth So 900. 900 were to use only cent OF his
money. The SUMS surface was marked with dark
spots. Four Photographic diagrams of the sun
were then shown, with the various aspects or the
spots. number OF other pictures also illustrated
tins part Of the lecture giving vivid idea OF the
features of the various spots.
Professor Proctor then gave minute account OF
the results OF spectroscoplc discoveries. He
showed the spectrum as given by gaseous and In
candescent bodies. The chemist had only to ascer-
tain the character OF the lines produced in the
spectrum in order to understand the character aud
of the hight. Professor Proctor then spoke
OF the period during which the solar spots waxed
and waned. There was an intimate connection
between the spots and the conditions Of the earths
magnetism. Professor Proctor then showed the
nature OF the solar promineuces by means OF very
vivid Photographic pictures most OF which were
taken at the Cambridge University. The course of
the rudy, glowing heat from these prominences
was infinitely traced and every detail described
with graphic clearness.
The lecture was frequently interrupted by up.
plause, and was undoubtedly great success.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
BROOKLYN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The Aldermen met yesterday as a Board Of Su.
pervisors, in conjunction with the members from
Flatbush, Flatlands, Gravesend, New Lots and New
Utrecht, and organized for the year, and James
Howell, Jr., was elected Chairman pro tenn, and
wiz preside at the deliberations OF the Board In the
absence OF supervisor -at-Large George H. FOX. r.
was unanimously reelected. The engineers OF the
Court House and Norgue Keeper were reap
uQlRted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
THE aREENBURe FATALITY.

the Coroner's inquest touching the death a
John Muhling, at Greenburg, Westchester county.
particulars Of which have already been published
IN the HERALD, was adjourned at a late hour on
Wednesday evening" and will not be resumed
until the District Attorney has been consulted q
the matter. In addition to the main facts br0u9nv
out during the investigation, and which nsv9
ALREADY appeared IN these columns, no tesumony
tending directly to prove the precise manner u
which deceased was shot was laid before tne yuLys
as none OF the witnesses saw the gun IN POssessl0
Of am ana '~rAdiAtelx prAvtQus - lss oasonAr-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
DEATH OF JERSEY CATHOLIC OLERaYHAH.

At the passionate Of st. Plus church, East New
ark, on Wednesday night, died Rev. J. J. McGahans
one Of the most esteemed and talented clergymen
OF the Roman catholic diocese Of Newark Father
McGanan was OF Irish birth and in his thirty fourth
year. For some time past he had been victim to
chills and fever, but no one anticipated his demise.
which was very sudden. He was q man OF fine
physique, fully six feet high, and was endowed lib
orally with gifts OF the head and heart. In Newark,
where he was well known as well as In his parish,
the news oil his death has occas.oned great sorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
CALLING FOR HIS PASSPORTS.

To Mr.. FIsH:-
At two this morning naYe q message from
to-day recognizing the principles on which our de-
mand Is based, and promising to make the repara-
ton require on or before the 25th OF December,
II the facts ehcited by the investigation now being
was regularly documented American ship.
In reply expressed my apprehension that the
proposed delay would not be acceptable, and sug-
Rested that this government should receive our
declaration Of the nationality OF the ship and
make the reparation Immediately. Nevertheless,
said that on receipt OF such communication to-
day would inform You OF 1t and assume the re-
sponsibility OF deferr1ng my departure until the
further orders OF the President.
My belief Is that the real object OF this overture
Is to give time 70 strengthen the Spanish neet in
the Gulf OF Mexico and SEND troops to Cuba, and
that at last some preteXt Will be found to evade
the reparation. the fail Of Cartagena, which Is
daily looked for. is expected to liberate the home
squadron ana the besieging army. SICKLES.
PROPOSITIONS IN MADRID.
MADRID, Nov. &c, 1873
At hali.past two this afternoon, half an hour
after ] had asked Tor my passports, / received o
note, dated to-day, from Minister OF state, which
he says
Frst-If 1t appear on or before the 18th OF Decem-
Der next that the Virglnius rightly carried the
American nag and her documents were regular,
Spain VIII declare the seizure illegal, salute the
nag requested and return the ship, with the sur
wing passengers and crew.
iSec0nd-f 1t be proved that the authorities Of
Santiago de Cuba, In their proceedings and SEN
fences pronounced against foreigners, have es-
sentiay infringed Spanish legislation or treaties,
this government will arralgn those authorities be-
fore competent tribunals.
Thtrd-Any other reclamatiOns growing out OF
the afair, which either OF the respective govern
ments may have to present. win be considered
ENTHUSIASTICALLY. and. NO AGxeeNept be reached
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

preciated by the travelling commu-
nifty, that the Baltimore and Ohio
Company will speedily realize the
necessity of putting up first-class
hotel at this place, a little further
back from the road than the s.Bef-
kelley House," where first-class
modern station is now much need
ed for the accommodation of trav-
elers. AT present the stewing and
bubbling and fssing and scream
ing aud bowling of the innumera-
BILE locomotives which rumble and
roar past this place all night, right
under the eyes of the Berkeley
House" does something very much
the same as Macbeth did: "Mur-
der sleep" and spoiIs ones appe-
title for the capital breakfasts which
Capt. Shuts commis5ary depart
ment supplies in the morning.
Therefore ii is earnestly hoped
that Mar!insburg will soon have
a first class hotel a little farther off
from the screaming locomotives.
A. f.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

The Bonapartists appear to be
thriving in France, the natural
consequence of the strife between
the Republicans and the Monarch
lists, from which the disciples of
Napoleonic ideas steer clear. At
the election on Sunday, in the de-
partment Of Calvados.-a maratime
department with half million
population-the Bonapartist can
didate.received 10000 votes. the
Republican candidate Is, 900 votes,
and the Legitimists 5000. I'm
doubtedly the Bonapartist derive
strength from the fact that they
present single, tangible issue,
which every one can understand.
That is, that the future government
m ust be determined by vote of
the whole people, and the result,
whatever it may be, the Prince
Imperial is pledged to abide. But
of course he won't if it goes against
him.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22
From Mr.. Price, Secretary of

From Mr.. Price, Secretary of
the Board of Education, We learn
that there are 1923 children in town,
entitled TO attend public SCHOOLS.
OF whites there are 760 niale~ aud
724 females. OF coiored, there arc
IS males and SO f, male,
From the repor OF Mr.. Speer,
Superintendent of Schools in Mar
tinsturg, we learn that there were
1872 white children on the teach
er's rolls, out of which during the
last year there was an average
daily attendance of $50. Tie rolls
of the colored schools show l49
names with an average daily at
tendance of S5.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

The hostile Cheyennes have TAX
en- to eating their horses and are
now reported returning to their
agency. 1t is singular what SUBJ
DUNG effect hunger has upon the
war-like spirit of the savages.
They will make war upon the
whites so long as thew have means
of sustenance, but these once ex-
hausted and they are willing to go
back to the agencies and be fed at
the expense of the government.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

A special dispatch to the Wheel
ing Register, gives, an account of
the Democratic county meeting
held in New Creek, Mineral coun-
ty on Saturday. Senator Davis, in
response to an. invitation, address
ed the Convention on the political
situation-State and National. -
Hon. G. j. Faulkner also addressed
the meeting. Delegates We're
chosen to the Congressional Con-
vention understood it be in faVer
of Martin.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22
GOSSIP.
GUS0If,
Edwards is a blonde.
Collyer is a brunatts.

Edwards is a blonde
Collyer is a brunatts.
Moses has taken the stump.
Woodruff returns in September.
A babe is a mothers anchor,
They call Mime Bazaine the gen
eral, now.
Ten Brock came within one of
getting killed.
Astor. with all his wealth, is a
ponderous man, with "a dull face.
A Yankee has invented a kitch-
en- range that will revolution cook
ing.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

The Democracy of Illinois are all
torn up" on the financial question.
Two State Conventions have been
called, and lively storm is brew
ing. 1t does not look very prom
Using for harmonious union of the
National Democracy on a hard
money platform.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22
INDEPENDENT
Published Daily and Weekly by the
INDEPENDENT PR IkTIkE CO.
,Bonders 8uiIdins Corner Queen & MnftihSt:
LAW AND ORDER.

esoeSfh1p nv iho0O ny q NIN pSiDVHo w
keep up an excitement over the
lynching of Taliferro. The fact
that an extra force-ofpolice was.on
duty on Friday and Saturday
night, shows clearly the linconsis-
tency of mob law They were on,
for fear thenegrees would attempt
retaliation. There was no ground
for such suspicion, and the origin
of such rumors existed only in the
minds of those who would desire
disturbance fer the sake of capital
or stock in trade, upon which pref
udice might feast and iatten. There
has been no.excitement among the
'colored men, and there is'no inten-
ton onftholr part OF violating the
law. They emphatically deny that
they have held any meeting, ex-
cept religious services in their
churches, and the great majority
are frank enough to say that the
acts ola few ruffians like Taliferro
do their race more harm than a
score of years of righteous and cor
rect conduct can do them good ;
andwhilst they believe he merited
his punishment, still respectable
citizens ought not assist in furnish
ing those inclined to be wild and
lawless of both races, with such
an illustration of the violation OF
the law. They hooted at the idea
ofmen borrowing revolvers to 60
home with, and of the unmanly
fear of, at least, one man moving
his whole family, when their band
had been at his house and partaken
of his hospitality. In conversing
with other colored men, they
laughed at the idea of them-a
mere handful of men-rising up
against the thousands of white peo-
pie. Why, said one, there wouldn't
be a grease spot left of us, and we
don't care about being wiped out
so suddenly. The more intelligent
said to US; We are in favor of
law and order, and will assist the
officers and all good citizens in pre-
serving law and order against all
mobs," and they, to our minds,
speak the true and only correct
method of preserving intact the
liberties of the people and the re-
spect due the majesty of the law.
Now, to all good citizens, we re-
specially say: 1t can do nought
but harm TO stir up strife. 1t will
do our town an immense amount
of injury if people abroad should
get the idea that there is danger of
riots, tumults and disorder in our
midst. and thatthe officers of law,
the judges, the sh eriIf, the magis-
trates, constables, mayor, and po-
licemen are incapable of enforcing
the law and preserving the public
peace. All that can be said or done
will not bring Taiiferro or his VIC
him toiife, and then why should
there be more trouble ? We don't
want any soldiers here, and we
opine that there are many persons
who do not want an investigation
by any of the courts, and especially
by the United States Circuit Court.
We repeat there. is no ground for
excitement or alarm, Let every
person 60 to work ON improve
ments and endeavor to build I'D
and increase our prosperity, and
peciauy let us maintain our rep
utation as .law-abiding and peacea.
BILE people, ensuring protection
under the law to all good citizens.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

Reports from northern Indiana
shows a very bad condition of
things. Pears and apples Will be
far below the average. Grapes are
reported just fair, being good in
quality, although not very large
crop.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

The election returns from Ohio
indicate the overwhelming defeat
Of the new Constitution.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

1t does really seem as If there is
never to be an end to the Beecher-
Tiiton scandal. Now that Beecher's
statement is before the public the
matter gets worse instead OF bet
ter. He puts Moulton and Tilton
on the defensive, and in order to
defend themselves they are now to
tell all they know. When they
shall get through with IL is ques-
ton of the future. We have read
Mr.. Beecher's statement carefully,
and in the hope that it would en-
tirely clear up all the charges
against him We confess to disap-
appointment. His story is ingen-
iously woven and prettily told, but
to.use a common phrase, " it won't
hold water" In other words, 1T
will not stand analysis.
1t will be recollected that i'm his
preliminary statement Mr.. Beech
er hastened to the defense of Mrs.
TiIton, than whom he said he
never knew lone less deserving of
such disgrace " as her husband had
heaped upon her. "From child
hood" said he, she has been under
my eye, and since reaching wo-
manhood she has had my siEcere
admiration and affection. l. cher
ish for her a pure feeling, such as
gentleman might honOrably offer
to,a Christian woman, and which
she might receive and reciprocate
without moral scruple. / reject
with Indignation every imputation
which reflects upon her honor, or
my own" Again in conclusion he
says: ITO every statement which
connects me dishonora with
Elizabeth II, Tilton, or which in
any wise qcould impugn the honor
or purity ofthis Beloved Christian
aooman, / give the most explicit,
comprehensive and solemn de-
NAL"
In his later statement he pub
fishes the fact that this same be
loved Christian woman y had ac-
tually accused him to her husband
of making improper proposals to
her, had even put her accusation
in writing and placed it in her hus-
bands hands. and when he called
on her in regard to it had confess
ed TO him that she had done so.
In view of this act of unpa rallied
baseness- assuming the accusation
to have been as unfounded as he
claims that it was-the public will
be puzzled to understand how Mr..
Beecher could have retained that
"sincere admiration and affection"
for this woman and that mistaken
faith in her honor and in her Chris
tian character which his first state
ment expresses with SO much earn
estness.
And as to the charges of black
mail which he prefers against Til
ton and Moulton, the question
arises whether it is more credible
that Henry Ward Beecher should
commit marital infidelity, or that
Tilton and Moulton should con-
spire to fix it upon him, and that
he, being innocent, should then
have written such compromising
letters and paid such enormous
blackmail.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-11-13
Fruit Raising In Nevada.

Deputy Sheriff Steve Kinsey, OF
Douglas county, has an orchard that
surpasses any in the State OF Nevada,
and, in our estimation, Is the finest
property for its size. He has housed
ten tons Of apples this season, that In
size and quality cannot be surpassed;
besides pears and berries, such as cur
rants and gooseberries; he has picked
eight tons Of plums. AL the fruit has
commanded higher prices than that from
the sister State; consequently, Mr..
Kinsey has realized enough to repay him
for all the toll and expense he has been
to in caring for his orchard. He thinks
that az his shade trees increase in size
and foliage he will be able to count on a
good annual crop-the late frosts to tho
contrary Notwithstanding. Mr.. j. W.
Duncan, the well.known butcher OF
Genoa, has raised this season OF o small
plat Of ground in the rear Of his dwell.
iing-houss. twenty barrels Of apples OF
the finest quality; 1000 . pounds OF
plums; COO pounds Of cherries, 900
pounds OF splendid pears, and curiants
and g~ooseberries in large quantities; in
fact no one In Carson Valley who has
paid any attention to fruit raising has
been disappointed in the result Of their
industry. We predict that fruit raising
in the valleys Of Western Nevada will be
a grand success before another decade
shall shall have passed. Carson Iri-
hume.