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..lO-gia's" Comet.

The comet now approaching the
earth WAS first discovered at the oh
servatorv of MarscillcS. France, by NJ.
Cogeil. assistant astronomer there, ON
April eth. Its position nj nine O'Clock,
last night, WAS III. com. right ascension.
80 deg. 5Sm. north drclination. The
tail, resembling i hali-opcned fan, j.
about halt Il degroe in length. hut a.
the course of its progress is not liicctly
towards the earth, II i anticipated that
in four weeks from the present time
this appcndagc will show to much
greater advantage. When tho atmo-
sphere is free from clouds, stars can at
present be distinctly seen through the
nebulous haze surrounding the head of
the comet and forming the tail.
Though visible To the eye unaidrd by
any Instrument, its precise position
must, to be so seen, be Very accurately
determined. This may be arrived n;
lay adopting the following process
ProrrsSor Duiiey.s Directions.
Draw AN imaginary line from the
Gamma in 1.-The Dipper" through Al
pha in the same constellation con-
tinue it for twice the distance interNen-
ing between these two points: draw
another line from Gamma through
Beta of the Little Bear :" at the inter
section ot these lines, which should be
about thirty degrees aboNeth horizon,
the comet may be seen nj nine L. NJ.
\ good telescope or binocular can he
aNailcd of a. Il material aid. care being
first taken 10 bring the instrument Ia u
proper focus hy previously trying lis
power on any fixed star, and adjusting
il thereby TO the requirements of the
sight. The comet il at present sur
rnundea by il number of ill-dcfined
stars forming the breast of the "tame-
Leopard" which render it. even with the
aid of an astronomical telescope, by no
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-05
MEDICAL,
DR.. Chas. H. ToZer,
THE GREAT ERADICATOR
SPECIAL COMPLAINTS!
From Sen ETal.i2co, California.
rxprEsEserr aE,
Spccia, Complaints.

- nrty years standing. ani aar.a. tia:
time has met with unparalleled -lcca-. In fla,
oil H.. sU= L
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Time Table for June.
IN. Y. Herald Correspondence.

returning for a few moments to the
Doctor study he gave me the follow ing
cphcinera of this comet for the month
81 June. 1t is calculated in mean Her-
ilh time by a Frcnchman i'll London.
naincd \. {. Dunor. Why Greenwich
was not used, and why Berlin mean
INN" was used | don't attempt To eN-
pam. Suffice it To say that these cal
ruiations are regarded by Dr. Aiexan-
der, one of the Acknowledged heads of
science in this land. rs worthy Of the
utmost confidence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Monday, Jan. II, 1874.
Mr.. ghton's bill on the Chinese question, intro
duced in the to-day, provides for the appointment
by the President and confirmation by the Senate OF
three Commissioners, whose duty It shall be To collect
and report Congress all available information relative
to the or the Chinese in the United states and
the effect their presence on the white labor OF the
country. Authoritative data thus obtained will, Mr.
Houghton believes facilitate the procuring or such Fed
erai action may be found necessary.
Senator Buckingham introduced bill to-day provid-
ing that when auDuIes agreed ny treaty other
WISE to paid any Indian tribe. the Commissioner
of Indian Affairs, with the consent of the Secretary OF
the Interior and President OF the United States,
pend the money such objects Will best promote the
civilization and Improvement Of the tribe or pay tie
whole or any part OF IL into the National Treasury pro-
ylded that in all the consent Of the lndana In
tercsted shall be obtained.
Senator msey believes In looking after the interests
OF hs friends He introduced bill today TO raise the
rank Of the Resident in Sweden and Norway 10
that of first-cass mission. or course the gentleman
now holding that Office appointed from Minnesota
Mr.. c. {. Andrews.
TIE Government OF the United States has received
from the German Minister the text OF the law causing
the registry and designation OF German merchant
sells. and also copy OF the proclamation relating
thereto.
Official receptions at the Executive Mansion will b.
begun on Jan. 90 lasting from to 10 O'Clock j. IN h
ceptions Will also he heln on Feb. and II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
FOREIGN NOTES.

Manuel Pastor, who fired at King Victor
Emanuel in 1872 has escaped from prison.
The banks of Peru arc unanimous in the de-
termination TO resist the decree, just issued obDgne
the banks to bug Government stocks at tho Govern
menps own price.
Permission has been granted, in Peru, to
Charles Scott TO construct submarine cable between
Callao and some port III Chis.
A false telegram received that the United
States had declared against spsln gave rise TO much
excitement in Peru and no little rejoicing.
The United States steamer Wyoming arrived
al Aspnwal Jan l. take charge of the steamer Gen.
Sherman. She sails in a few DAYS for Key west
Special advces to Tie London Stdnddrd
from Cane Coast Castle report that the King OF Dahomey
has sent heavy reGnf0rcements 10 the Ashantees
According to reports from Aspinwall to Jan.
3 there Is no likelihood OF in Central America at
least so far AS Costa Rca concerned The only event
which may have disturbing influence in the futuro
is the action Of President Gonzales OF San Salvador who
has proclaimed Lcva President OF Honduras ap-
paren:ly against the will OF the people OF that republic.
lie collected body OF troops at fauneen ana TOOK Tue
Honduras part OF Amapala by storm. several nnes
were lost on sides United states Minister Will
hanson was dong his best to- Ieestablish peace among
the several states. and proposed meeting OF the hse
Presidents the different republics 10 'ake INTO eo-
sideration condition and wants OF the country Inc
proposal agreed 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
ALB4h Y.
CoNJECrUREs AS TOHTHE coMMITTEEs-THE ABBOTT
MADDEN CASE.

CoNJECrUREs AS TOTHE COMMITTEEs-THE ABBOTT
MADDEN CASE.
[FRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUSE.l
ALBANY, Jan. 12.-Speaker Hustled returned
10 the capital this evening with HIS list OF Committees
nearly completed, and VIII be ready TO announce them
on the reassembng of tue Legislature tomorrow even
ing Rnmor is busy with the names OF members who,
1, is coniectured will compose the leading Committees,
but in the OF ntimaons from the Speaker
himself all spccuatOns upon the subject have no better
basis than guesswork. 1t Is said that Mr. Prince, who
by custom would be entitled to the Chairmanshp OF
Ways and Means has signed his preference for his old
position at the head of the Judiciary Committee
In that event it Ia thought by soIne that
Speaker Hustled might do graceful thing, and at the
same time extend olive branch TO the Liberal Repub
leans by placing Mr. Alvord in the chair OF Ways and
Means but those who claim to speak for the Liberals
say they are not In a condition to appreciate olive
branches Just now In other words, they do not care
10 be cultivated" by party that needs them more
than they need It, Among the many coDjectures with
regard to the Committees, Eastman OF Poughkeepsie Is
assigned to the Chairmanship Of Cities, Lincoln to Rail-
roads, Aberger TO Canals and Biglin to Commerce and
Navigation IL is probable that Alvord will have more
than one important place.
The leading chairnen OF the Senate Committees have
already been In THE TRIBUNE 1t is settled that
Woodin Will the head Of Cities Municipal Al
toirs Robertson OF the Judiciary sekreg OF Boue-
Yards Cole OF Canals, Wood Of Finance and Booth OF
Commerce and Navigation There has been considera-
hle discussion az what Senator the Democratic
aide should have place Municipal Affairs from New
work The choice lay between Fox and Ledwith, and
IN, ronort this evening Is that II has been decided in
favor Of Fox Senator Coe. it Is said will DO the
same Committee from Brooklyn, but whether the seec
on ia to he credited to the Democrats Republicans.
or beras is not KNOWN as that gentemanjhas not yet
| defined his position
The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections.
|
decided whether they will at length into the testi-
onv Of the contested seat Of Madden against Alb
bolt or whether they Will connne themselves TO the
documentary evidence. Their Adjournment until Jan.
lois construed by Abbotts friends indication that
they do not intend follow the wishes Of the majority
of the Republican Senators and make early report
based on documentary evidence solely but disposed
TO whole conduct OF the canvass on both
sdes Ia that case they will hardly be able 10 make
report before the middle or latter part Of the session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13

cav that no road could interest on is cost that
charged no more for freight than this. The capacity
of the proposed railway is put at 6O,oo IONS ua'iy
each way.
The influential members of the House disapprove
Of the amateur debating society which some OF inc
new members are in the habit OF holding now ana
then In one of the committee rooms to discuss the
transportation question. They say that IL bciittes
the subject, and that the only proper and dlgnifed
way for members to discuss it is when 1t comes De-
fore the House for action. The outside movement
looks too much like lobby to manufacture opinion
favorable to particular projects.
Mr. Woodworths bill. to establish Bureau OF
Transportation etc. assumes the supervision OF all
railroad and transportation companies engaged III
Interstate commerce by the Government through
this Bureau which is to consist OF commissioner
and four assistants. The Bureau is required to en-
force the law, order repairs and correct rates for
freight and passengers so that net earnings shall
not exceed 10 per cent for unDdebted and Is per
cent for indebted companies upon the costs of the
property employed in the business The bill pro-
vdcs the means by which such costs shall be ascer
tanned and also for gathering other statistics for the
use of Congress. Ii prohibits railroad companies
from deegating their business to other corpora
tions from giving preference to shippers from engag
ing in any other business than transportation. and
from owning real estate beyond the necessities OF
har business the of the Bureau to be paid by
tax on the income of such companies. 1t Is esti-
mated by the author of the bill that it will reduce
the costs of transportation onehaf and ut the same
time will not cripple any railroad or transportation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13

CUSTOM OF THE DEPARTMENTS TO USE UNEXPENDED
BALANCES OF APPROPRIATIONS CONTRARY TO
LAw-sENAroR SHERMAN EXPOSES THE PRAC-
TICE AND CRITICIsEs IT.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, JAN 12.-An attempt was made by
Congress in 1870 to abolish practice that had then
grown up in many Government Bureaus of saving
unexpeuded balances of specific appropriations until
a considerable fund was accumulated, and then
using this fund to supplement the appropriations for
some favorite object which Congress had neglected
to provide for BY the act of July IL, 1870 all
unexpended balances not needed for the payment of
expenses properly incurred during the fiscal year
for which the appropriation was made, or to fulfill
contracts made during that year, ordered to be
carried to the surplus fund. The law further directs
the Secretary of the Treasury to carry this surplus
fund and all balances of appropriations that nave
not been drawn against for two years, and which
are not required in the settlement of any accounts
pending in the Auditors office. The evident nten-
ton of Congress was that the two years should
be counted from the end of the fiscal year Tor
which the appropriation was made and not from the
time the last draft on it paid; but the latter
construction is the one that has been put upon the
law by til, Treasury Department and the result is
that by causing small draft to be made on an I'M
expended balance about once in two years, the Bu-
reau officers have II IN their power 10 Keep thls
money to the credit of their officers forever.
The advantage of this is seen from the fact that
the money appropriated for any bureau is not
divided into its several parts under the various
items of appropriation until the vouchers to the
auditor This practice enables an officer to draw as
long as any balance remains to the credit OF his
Office and if there is an unexponded balance then of
course the money will hold out longer, and may he
replaced by deficiency appropriation bill Mr.
Sherman called attention TO this Interpretation OF
the law to-day, and severely criticised it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.

THE WORCESTER BEFORE HAvANA-VIsir OF ADJ
MIRAL SCOTT TO CAPTAIN-GENERAL JoVELLAR"
ARREST OF COUNTERFEIrERs.
HAVANA, Jan. 12.-The United States nag.
ship Worcester arrived in this harbor yesterday Al
mral Scott and staff have visited Captain-denera'
Joyear and the Admiral Of the Spanish fleet Their
visits have returned and there have been equehs
exchanges OF salutes.
The police on Saturday last arrested six spapiards ia
xvbose nossesson were found counterfeit bills Of tho
Spanish Bank to the amount Of $3l5ooo Exchange 10
nue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT
BANK OFFICERS CHARGED WITH FRAUD.

RANK OFFICERS CIAktrLD Win fhaSp'
CISCINNATI Jan. RI. NJ Stillwell, Presi~
dent of the First National Bank Of Anderson, Ind
arrested Saturday embezzng the funds OF the bank
f. r. Kline Cashier of the same bank, has sbsconded
ALLEGED REVENUE FRAUDS -
BosToy. Jan. 12.-John ID. Sanborn, who is
reuorted AS being implicated with certain officers Of In
ternal Revenue in Brooklyn, n. Y, In defraudng tho
Government upon taxes payable in succession and
legacy has been in Boston several days, but efe
this forenoon for NewYork To to the CHARGES
made against him. Mr.. sanborn states that be hsa
acted under special instructions from the Treasury De-
partInent, and he courts the closest investigation
A CURIoUs2PLEA.
CONCORD, n. H., Jan. 12.-The affairs of the
National Savings Bank Ia this city, the treasurer Of
which, W. W. sorrs, lately proved defaulter. are now
assuming curious phase The bondsmen OF the tress-
urer claim The Gefacation not in the Savings
Bank but in the First National Bank. The two banks
are In the same room, and Is said that the Savings
Bank had til that the money was dropped INTO
till OF the First National Bank ana credted on teo
books OF the latter bank II this view Is correct tho
bondsmen claim that it will release them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
THE sANTo DOMINGO REVOLUTION.

THE SURRENDER OF sANTo DOMINGO CITY FORMALLY
ANNOUNCED.
Senior C. s. Passailaigue, the representative
in this city Of the Dominican Government. yester'
day received dispatch by way OF Havana, oAcay in-
forming him of the surrender OF Santo Domingo CITY;
also az be entire success of revolution against tho
Baez Government. and OF the military movements mace
uuder the command OF Gen. Gonzales. lie mas also re"
ceiyed telegraphc advces from ST. Thomas confirming
the news Of arrival of Bsez the deposed President ~
that place The official announcement or these iacts
has removed all hesitation he might have had relative
70 the necessity OF his remaining longer n TINS
country ana be will therefore sail this week for salo
DO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE FRENCH CABINET CRISIS ENDE

THE FRENCH CABINET CRISIS ENDED.
BITTER ATTACK ON THE MINISTRY BY NJ. PICARD
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE PASSED BY THE AS
sRMBLY.
PARIS Monday. Jan. II, 1874
In the Assembly. this afternoon, after a long and
violent debate in the Of which NJ. Picard Bit
tery attacked the Ministry for its monarchical ten
denotes, vote of confidence in The Government was
adopted by majority of So. The Ministers have In
consequence, withdrawn their designations.
SPAIN UNDER ITS NEW GOVERNMENT.
CASTELAR, STILL AT MADRID-sEyEN PROVINCES DE"
CLARED IN A STATE SIEGE - NEGOTIATIONS
FOR TIE SURRENDER OF CARTAGENA-A COM
PANY OF REPUBLICANS CAPTURED BY CARIIsTs.
MADRID, Monday. Jan. H. 1874
Notwithstanding reports that ex-Presidene
CASTELAR, had left Madrid he still remains here.
The provinces OF Madrid. Avis, Cuenca Ciudad Real,
Guadalaara, segOvis and Toledo have been declared In
% state OF siege.
The Ooeiai Gazette OF this morning contains the fol-
lowing intelligence from Cartagena:
On Sunday evening a Committee OF the Red Cross 60
ciety and three Car;agenan officers arrived at Gen.
DOminquez's headquarters. They brought letter rom
President Of the Juuta asking for the sns-
pension of hostillties and the appointments OF
Joint commission OF Government ana Carta-
genian officers to consider conditions Of surrender.
Gen. Dominquez rejected the proposals aud gave the
insurgents until to-day to make an UNCONDITIONAL
surrender He, however, promised pardon 10 all who
before the expiration OF that time gave themselves up
with their arms except members OF the Junfa; ordinary
criminals who are 10 be dealt with by the tribu-
nails: liberated convcts, who will be compelled 10
serve out the terms of their sentences and deseres
from the armies SPAIN whose are to be disposed
OF by the Minister War With this reply the Commit
returned TO the city The Government eonndene
that the surrender will eff cited to-day Before these
negotiations opened the insurgent leader Gaivex
with 200 made an unsuccessful attempt to recover
Atalaya Castle.
BAYoSSE Monday, jan IL. 1874
The Carss have captured three companies Of Repub-
lican troops without bloodshed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
CHEAP TRANSPORTATION SCHEMES.

0'''@+Nf IIfEh+''71 Wv III fNtN -.
REPRESENTATIVE HURLBUT's BILL FOR AN AIRLINE
RAILROAD FROM NEwYORK TO OMAHA AN
OUTSIDE LOBBY MOVEMENT TO MASUFACrURE
oPINI0N-MR. wOODwoRTHs BILL TO ESTABLISH
BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEi
WASHINGTON, Jan. Representative Hurlbuts
niI Tor an airline railroad from New-YOrk TO
oinaha was introduced to-day. 1t fixes the rate on
Duik freight at five mills per ton per mile for long
Instances For short distances somewhat higher
fste to be charged. 1t is stated that this is only
ABOUT one-haf the average rates charged by the
WAFER route-lakes, canal and river-from Chicago
"New-fork for the past six years. Railroad men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
Ex-pREsIpENr JOHNSON APPROVES THE GRANGE
MOVEMENT.

KNOXVILLE, Jan. 12.-lmportant letters from
Col c. W. Charlton. General Deputy of the Patrons OF
ausbandry giving the result OF an interview with ex.
President Johnson will appear In tomorrow's Press and
Herald Mr. johnson declares himself In full accord
with the Grange movement and says the time has ar
rived for good OF all parties 10 associate and bring
about sucn o reform as the eXgenees OF the country
require.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
FINANCIAL QUESTIONS IN THE HOUSE.


FAVOR OF CURRENCY INTEREST BONDS A COM
PLETE FAILURG-CoSTRADICToRY RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED-THE HOUSE PLACED II THE ABSURD
POSITION OF HAVING no FINANCIAL CONVIC-
TONS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON. Jan. l2.-The movement of Mr..
Kelley to commit the House to an issue of low cur
Iency interest bonds to meet the deficiency in the
revenue, instead of levying additional taxes, was
successful at first beyond all anticipation, but in
the end il proved ridiculous fiasco. The effect of
tbe passage of Mr.. Kelley's resolution was com
Yletely neutralized by the adoption of other and
contradictory resolutions and the result was that
the nhatonists gained nothing. and the House was
put into the absurd position of having no financial
convictions that il dared stand by for a single day.
After first asserting that there ought to be an issue
OF bonds TO meet the deficiency, il forthwith re-
soyedthat there was no occasion fOr any deficiency,
and no need of either increasing the debt or aug
menting taxation, and il followed this up by a dec
laratlon that in event should the terest-bearing
OF Misunderstanding debt of the country be ill.,
creased. The whole proceeding showed lament
able want of settled opinion among members on
some of the most important financial questions Of
the day.
great effort was made to persuade Mr.. Kelley to
modify his resolution, or permit il to be referred.
MI Garfield said it ought TO be debated; Mr.. Dawes
begged Mr.. Kelley TO let it 10 to the Ways and
Means Committee; Mr. Scofeld wanted to amend il
~ as TO make II declare that the deficiencies should
Dc made up by Tetrenchment and economy and Mr..
Beck moved TO adjourn 10 stop this humbug.' The
House would not adjourn, and Mr. Kelley would
make no compromise, but insisted on "a vote. The
Toll was called and there were l55 yeas TO 81 nays
less than the two-thirds required to suspend the
rules and adopt the resolution but an unexpectedly
large majority. Mr.. Kelley was overjoyed, but his
Triumph was short-lived. Mr.. Holman Immediately
threw III resolution declaring it TO be the judg-
ent of the House that no increase of Taxation or of
ue pubhc debt by further loan was necessary, If
mere was severe economy in the public expend-
suies' ana mat expenses should be reduced to the
o"eSt point consistent with a proper admnistra-
oh oi pubhe affairs On this the yeas were 22l and
'he nays 30 This took more than half the wind out
Vi MI helley's sails, and Gen. Hawley extracted
"hat was left by resolution that expenses should
nc 80 reduced that they can be met by existing
taxes, and that in no should there be any in
crease IN the interest bearing or non-interest bear
ing debt OF the Government. This was passed it'll.
out division The infationists were taken bv sur-
pfise and surrendered without struggle Unfor-
tunately, Mr.. Hawley did not make their discom-
htuIe complete by having a yea and nav record
made up Oh his resolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13

THE INQUIRY INTO THE Loss OF THE vIRGINIus.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 12.-The court OF inquiry
in session at the Navy Department to-day examine"
the officers and OF the Vrguius. The crew were
nterrogated collectively, and fully corroborateu tuo
statements set forth the Official report VI Sapss
Woodrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
THE ELECTIONS IN GERMANY.

SUCCESSES OF TIE NATIONAL LIBERALS.
BERLIN, Monday Jan. a. 1915
Additional returns of the elections tor tho
Rochstag are largely in of the National lAbefai
marty especially in Bavaria Wurtemburg, and Badep
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
THE WAR AGAINST THE ATCHEENEsE.

LOSSES OF THE DUTCH TROOPS.
PESASG, Monday, Jan. IL, 1874
The Dutch troops, before achieving their
ocaso over the Atcheeuese were twice repused, with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
MR.. CUSHINGs PROSPECTS.

APPEARANCE OF SENATOR CONKLING AS HIS CHAM
PIoN-BEIIEF THAT AN ALLIANCE HAS BEEN
FORMED BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT, MR.. CONK-
LING, GEN. BUTLER, AND SECRETARY FIsH-THE
OBNOXIOUS NOMINATION TO BE FORCED THROUGH
THE SENATE If Observation-Disclosures FISH AND
GEN. BUTLER OPENLY LOBBYING FOR MR.. CUsH-
ING-ONE OR TWO SENATOR'S WON OVER TO THE
ADMINIsTRATIoS-AN EXCITED DEBATE ANTIcr-
PATED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-13
INEXpENDED BALANCES.

CUSTOM OF THE DEPARTMENTS TO USE UNEXPENDED
BALANCES OF APPROPRIATIONS CONTRARY TO
LAw-sFNAToR SHERMAN EXPOSES THE PRAC-
TICE lNp CPITICISFS