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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. POLAND (Rep., VT, from the Commit
tee Oh Revision OF the Laws reported bin concerning
the practice In Territorial and appeals therefrom
Passed.
Mr.. TOWNSEND QIep., PENN, from the Committee on
Public Lands reported back adversely the bill TO ncor
porae the Colorado Canal Irrigation and Land Company
Laid on the table
Nj DUNNELL rep, Mimi, from the same Commit
tee reported bill 10 amend the OF March s. 1878. TO
encourage the growth OF timber the Western prares
Passed.
MI MOREY Rep., La, from the same Committee, re
ported bill extending the time TO complete railroad
In louisiana Texas line 10 point on the
Mississippi River opposite NIckhburg Referred on
point Of order 10 the Committee OF the Whole.
The ARMY APPROPRIATIONS BILL
The House then vent into Committee Of the Whole
Mr.. Kellogg Qep, Conn., in the Chair, on The Army
Appropriation hin.
An item for the preservation NJ army clOthny from
destruction ~ fuuts beng tudor discussion. Ml cox
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-06
A TnEATER BANKRUPTCY SUIT.

In the matter of Samuel Shapter, bank
rupt James Moran, the assignee. presented. July
TO- 1873 aud days after mis- appointment ~ assignee,
petition to Judge Batchord OF the United states Dis
tnct Court setting FORTH other things that at the
timo Of his appointment the principal part Of the bank
rupts property consisted OF mortgage certain per-
sonal property IN the building known the Athengum
Theater No $50 Broadway and Of mortgage on lease
OF that theaer; the mortgages were given on JAM
81 1870 Traphagan in trust for the bankrupt ny
OF the bankrupt, on conveyance OF the personal
property aud the assignment OF the lease by the bank
rupt to his SOM" that live days after the appointment
OF au assignee, Traphagan assigned tie mortgages 10
lin that they were given to secure $4,000, which
about s. 800 had been paid; that the conveyance aud
assignment to the bankrupts without consd-
Grafton and for the purpose OF placing them beyond the
reach OF the bankrupts creditors that after the
appointment of the assignee. the son abandoned
the theater; that the assignee took posses
sion OF the premises and foreclosed the mortgages
on the property referred to that sold under snoh
foreclosure July 1873 aud secured by the assignee
as suo and for the benefit OF the bsnkupt estate for
$500 there being no other bidders ~ the SALE thar az
he took possession OF the property the agent oil
its owner agreed TO recognize him righfuyln pos.
session thereof and to maintain him III II II he would
pay from that time weekly rent OF S2l2 so; that he has
since paid It in order TO protect the property The
prayer Of the petition Is for an order authorizing the as
sgnee lease the premises until he can acquire ute TO
and sell the lease specified and authorizing Dim TO pay
the rent or the premises uhtl ne can iet tae Ol aug
O. 1873 Charles Deyn, creditor Of the bankrupt pre-
sented petition TO The Court setting tort among other
things that the on purchases the foreclosure OF
the premises question by the assignee was made
in the interest OF the bankrupt t9ht tue SAFE was
80 conducted as 10 prevent fair competition
The prayer OF Deylin's petition Is that the prop
erty may bo sold by the ass gGee, Z" on due
and proper notice all the parties interested including
creditors OF the bankrupt and that the order OF July
IL. 1873, may be modified TO that effect"
Ia decision given in TINS case yesterday, judge
Batchford says: As the assignee only owns mort
gage on 10 THE premises in question: he cannot sell Is
except by fOreolOsng such mortgage. The mortgage
ought TO DO oreclOsed and the lease be sold
The letting of the pre- and OF the movable property
not having authorized by the Court those who are
in possession under such letting claim no rights "a
against such order the premises the Court may
now make. An order will be entered in accordance
with bs opinion" H. ID. &. CALVIN for the creditor and
q NJ Dickinson for the assignee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-06

THE CHAMBER or COMMERCE..

CURRENCY EXPANSION AGAIN INTERPRETATIONS
Gus APPEALs FOR REVENUE REPORM-CoNDuION
or THE STATE CANALS AND OTHER THEMES.
The regular monthly meeting OF the Chamber Of
Commerce of the City Of hcw-York yesterday was
of more than usual interest. The report OF the dele
cation to the Convention of the National Board Of
Trade recently held mt Baltimore sums up the pro-
ceedinQs of that body. and resolution was adopted
expressing approval Of the views of the Convention
on the subject of finance ). Is. Chittenden IN a
vigorous speech clearly defined his position on the
question of revenue reform. He was loudly ap-
pIauded as he took his seat Jackson ). Schultz
who. rs a member Of Special Committee on Re
form of the Revenue laws, is daily receiving COM
plaints from merchants. aud investigating abuses
growing out of the present law and its adminiStra-
ton gave some of the results of his inquiries. His
committee was increased by the addition Of seven
new members. The State canals and other matters
were more briefly discussed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-06
THE SWEDISH SAILORS MURDER

The trial of Peter SwenSon, a Swedish sailor,
for the murder OF Charles Nelson, also swedish sailor
at No. IS Columba-st, Brooklyn, on Jan 49, was begun
in the Court Of oyer and Termner, before Judge Pratt
10 that city Yesterday. The narrative OF the circum'
stances OF the murder given by the witnesses ala no'
disclose any facts regarding other than those already
related in THE TRIBUNE Of Jan. 10. After a game OF
cards swenson and Nelson quarreied concerning their
merits as seamen and the former suggested that they
should 90 into the yard Of the house ava thero dec'a
the dispute by lighting Nelson accepted zoe s
ana the two men started 10 10 10 the yard pds'ib4
tbrorgh n lark tal on the The occupants OF tns
house suddenly heard the noise OF a .ree gohr i 'oa
bo and nwX opening their doors saw Nelson ~ on
the ,,oo~ AN swenson fleeing out OF the 'front.' door
Sanson WAS found TO have received several mortar
o,,nJs ,rom knife which found on the floor near
bis nody lie died ten minutes after the ARRAY sven
aon ws arrested the same KIT as he was attempting
escape from the city. All the witnesses wero no en
mined The trial will be continued to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-06
Silt BASED ON FORGED CHEcKs.

The suit Of johnson and Higgins against
the First National Bank OF Hoboken up yesterday
before Judge Lawrence. in the Supreme Court. The
plaintiffs received checks payable 10 their own order
upon various banks OF this city, upon which their own
names were forged by clerk in their employ Tue
forged checks originally passed on lquor dealer
in Hoboken, who collected the amounts from the de-
PENDANTS they paying him the counter The irauo
was subsequently discovered and the plaintiffs sued tue
bank for having taken their checks and converted tu0
TO their use receiving the amount from the banks upi
which cheeks drawn. - the credit OF the p.
tds UpOn the authority OF Talbot against the wy
Bank OF Rochester Hin, 29l, the Court on nloiv ~,
for non-sult held that the plaintiffs were entl.e1 "a
recover The defense insisted that the palntlus n.u
neon entity OF negligence. That fact the Court eit "
the iIry which found verdict for the piaintih, lS
IA 0s3 "a with interest John L. Parsons for palh'h
eK Judge T. l.. FaDcher for defense
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-06

Dem, NJ W amused the House with scientinc. pou,
icai. and humorous dissertation on the hapis VI 'o
moth. -, 4, ,n.,ro
Mr. PLAT-T Hep. Val. having veniured 70 inquire no
whether when political moths die. other moths ttko
their places had the laugh turned against nm Dy to
rrtort that that depended whether there were navy
Yards i'm their district Rather than spend 40 muon
nancy on the experiment Of preserving old uniforms e
MIR ioxl would the uniforms issued 10 b5decb Wv
persons OF the splendid patriots tcCiOred) whO uniformly
filled the galleries Of the House.
Alter good deal OF discussion over the question 0,
incrcasing or diminishing The work at tho hall0nal
armorTes the Committee without dlspoSlng OF te
hill and then the House. at 40 O'Clock took recess
mill TJO @ clock evening session is Ia be Tor tho
cnnsideratIon Of the hill To rGylsc the statutes.
In tho evening session considerable prosresS wasnauS
e., rho hill aud then the House, at $3.50, a0Ournei
There we're G2 members voting Oh the motion 20 ADJOURN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-06
COMBINATIONS by THE SENATE.

WAsnINGroN, Feb. 5.-1he Senate, in Exccu-
tive session to-day confirmed the following nomina
lions:
Edwnl Car. o. the Territory Of IDAHO Jos Ph
PnEbs Marshal Tor l4ho Joseph w. Huston u y Attorney oI
d.bo: First Assistant Engineer Albert Green to be Cn ~
In the saw Josiah A. bee Regsfer OF andOBce Us
Of Moneys ~ Bonneville MO- Jam -
ir1gng. Recover onis, Mich r. g. kenble OF Ne" JeI 70
h. oSi.s Inspector Rbensler Smith W bo Poslmissf AZ Os
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-06

At II o'clock tonight will expire the 80 days
impusonment for which eI-sherln Brennan aud ms
puty william IT, shields were committed TO Ludlow
A. Jail being adJudged guilty OF criminal contempt o,
Court In negectng carry out its order in the case OF
Harry W Genet. 4 hne of $3.50 beside imprisonihehs
sns imposed upon each. and must be paid before TOO
order for their discharge made by the C0art Tue
wifi 10 paid to-day It Is said that Mr Brennan blo
h release will contest ia the courts the Imposition W
the uts III, hoath hss not boon aAooiod by close SoF
10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-06

A new iron steamship named Columbus has
iu.t been finished tins NeWEOrk aud Havana Direct
Mail Linz al cost OF t25O0JJ Tho vessel Is now lying
az Pier no. 49, ~ L.. dut wal start her fast voyage
Fen D. The new steamship Is constructed IN Tho IN
ihor0I u manner 900 rcstI 10 providing Ion thc satcy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-06

Controller Green received yesterday pay
ments OF taxes amounting to t8ls7) -. aud paid
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28
The Great Antagonist OF Disease.

What is the natural antagonist Of disease? 1t
is the vital principle. From the moment that
disease is developed in the system, this cham
pion fights the intruder until it either conquers
or is conquered Which side should medicinal
science espouse in this life and death struggled
Should it depress and cripple the physical ener-
gies of the patient, thereby helping the disor-
der, should it reinforce the vitality of the pa
tient and thereby assist in queling the alment?
Of course the proper answer to this question
must be obvious to every one above the grade Of
an idiot or a unatic, and hence it follows that
the weak and broken down invalid who chooses
to aose himself with depicting slops instead of
toning, invigorating and vitalizing his enervated
frame with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, must
be either feeble minded or deranged. Surely
nothing short of imbecity or insanity could in
duce person laboring under bodily weakness
and nervous prostration, to take day after day
powerful doses of some drastic purgative in the
hope of gaining strength thereby. Although
charlatans may advertise preparations of this
character as tonics, people in the full posses
sion of their reason cannot, one would think,
accept them as such II they do the penalty of
their credulty may be the shortening of their
lives. The rheumatic the dyspeptic. the bill
ious, the debilitated and nervous and all who
| are subject to intermittents. or other diseases
brought on by the nclement weather which pre-
walls at this season. will do we'll to strengthen
their nerves, tone their stomachs and regulate
their bowels with the Btters. The two-fold op-
Grafton of the restorative as an invigorant and
au aperent, in addition to its direct and specific
effect upon the disordered liver. renders it a
most efficient remedy for complaints of the di-
gestive secretive and excretive organs, at pres
ent in use This fact is conceded by eminent
members of the faculty whose testimony to that
effect is published in Hostetters Almanac for
1874
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28
RIDE, AND WHAT WE FOUND our.-rbroupb

A RIDE, AND WHAT WE Found Our.-Throuph
the kindness of Mr.. J. Rittenger we were Of
fered seat on his soda wagon, as he made his
usual drive among the various mining camps in
this vicinity. Between here and Ophir nothirg
occurred, or presented itself, more than usual,
except few extra jolts, occasioned by the rough
ness OF the roads, which forcibly reminded us
they ought to be repaired, and that now is the
best time in the season to do it. Let the Road
Masters take the hint. On arriving at Ophir
we were surprised at the immense gatherings
mostly brush and heaps of stones that had been
gathered from the gardens, orchards, vineyards
etc., in and near that town. We only saw three
or four men in town, and we naturally came to
the conclusion that most of them had gone to
see their neighbors. We only enquired for one
man, and found he had gone below to lay in a
supply of goods, preparatory to an increase in
business-there seemed to be plenty of room
for increase We bought cigar-we have not
time to describe its quality-and then started to
Empire. More business here The st. Patrick
Cos mill was running on rock from the Crater
mine, which we assured was rich. We
hoped it was, and then went on to the Crater
Hill House. Here we found out more about the
Crater mine; down nearly 400 feet; rock growing
richer, and lege growing wider as they go
splendid encouragement. Shaft No. 2 down
l40 feet; running drift to connect with main
shaft; one hundred men at work, and everything
progressing finely. All the men declare the
Crater is a mighty good mine. We knew it, but
were glad to be told so again. Thence to the
Bellevue, where we found dinner ready-lucky
We took one; were induced to conclude that
Haney feeds his boarders WELL A large force
are at work on the Bellevue. new engine
house has just been erected, and a new engine
put in it. which lis now at work like faithful
servant pumping the water out. j. II. Cross
man has now got hold of this mine; its capital
stock has been increased, which are all the facts
needed to set us watching for famous results.
We encountered several agents for newspapers
here, but whether from the smell of birthstone
from assocatng with our devil, or the ink on
our fingers we don't know, one or both kept
them from troubling u.s. and then it was we felt
glad we were in the newspaper business We
then came home thoroughly convinced that
Ophir is quiet peaceable town, and that the
mines we visited were lively and only regretted
that Mr.. Rittenger had not found it convenient
to visit other mines and give us chance to in
spect them. The miners are all jubilant, and
that's good sign.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28

HARD ON LEAcH.-A few days ago Deputy
Leach took some Chinese prisoners from the
county Jail out to work on the race-track. Ali
went well for awhile, until Leach walked off
about 80 yards and commenced picking into the
bank, with his back to the Johns After max
ing few strokes he Strengthened to take breath
as most men do, when, on casting his eye to-
wards his charge, he observed one nimble fell
low about 200 yards away, with head up and
heels flying, in pusuit of freedom. Without
waiting for consideration or ceremony, the ac-
tive deputy dropped all hold and started in pur-
and made the gravel fly, one would think the
tenure of his office depended on whether he
caught the Chinamsn or not. Away they went,
through the brush and over the hills, until fin
ally they disappeared in a deep gorge of the
neighboring hills Some time elapsed in pro-
found silence and deep anxiety by few distant
observers. They did not wait long in suspense.
For in less than half an hour the bare head OF
the gallant officer was seen approaching over the
top of the hill. At length he emerged from the
CHI parral, when sight met the observers eyes
that would soften sawbuck to tears or take the
squeak out of wheebarrow. There was the
noble officer with bare head. bare feet tattered
garments and hair not unlike bewtched hay
stack. But in his noble heart he seemed dot to
mind this, for as he drew near with boot in
one hand and the fugitive in the other he ex-
claimed, "By George, I've got him.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28

HE GEM MICROSCOPE The Gem Microscope
is truly an optical wonder. 1t reveals thou
sands of unseen wonders and curiosites of
Gods minute creation; the small worlds teem-
ing with animal life, the little things of nature
with which we are surrounded, but which are
invisible to the naked eye, the thousand and
one curiosities and minute objects with many Of
which we are familiar, because we have read or
heard of them, but which to the unaided vision
have remained sealed book, are brought with
in the realizing reach of our sight and under
standing by the use of the Gem, and many
wonders entirely new to us are also brought to
sight by its use. No article for the same price
has ever been offerei to the public which COM
bines the essential points of valuable instruc-
ton and entertaining refined amusement to so
great an extent as this instrument; every family
has only to appreciate its merits to become its
possessor. II is so low-prced that everybody
can have one, and so simple child can use it.
Parents should provide their children with this
valuable instructor This Microscope posses
ses the great advantage of being used by lamp
light as well as by daylight, and thus affords en-
tertainment after the occupations of the day are
laid aside 1t is really of great value to any
family if only because it shows the adultera-
tons in food, sugars, teas ETC., and the quail
tiles of cloths. 1t also plainly shows Trchna
Spiralis or Pork Worm whenever it exists in
pork 1t is safely mailed, postpaid, on receipt
Of price (s1.5o) to any address by the Beverly
Company 97S Wabash Avenue, Chicago, See
their advertisement elsewhere.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28

LINCOLN CoAL.-The discovery of coal at Lin
coin has already caused a marked improvement
in the town, and very considerable advance in
the value of real estate in that section of conn
try. That the coal found there is valuable, there
is no longer a doubt. 1t has been used with
success at various works in Sacramento and
bids fair to supercede the Mt. Diablo coal, or
even the Eastern coal, in most Of the manufact-
1rlng establishments OF the country The river
steamboats, will soon adopt it, and the railroad
company have decided to try il as fuel for their
locomotives. For the manufacture OF gas it is
said to be inferior to none, with the single ex-
ception that il does not coax. AS soon as its
real value, mpared with the price for which it
can be supplied, becomes generally known,
there is no doubt but the demand will equel the
supply, and, judging from the latest news from
the coal field, the supply is comparatively un-
limited. Coal has been found ut different places
for range of several miles; at one place at q
depth of only 20 feet from the surface, and at
another place it was found cropping out on the
surface. From recent discoveries it is safe to
conclude that coal beds exist at various depths
from near Lincoln, north along the same level
to Bear River, and how much further no one
knows The stmulous which manufacturing
interests in California will derive from this dis
covery will be great. insignificant as these coal
fields may be regarded at present, they will do
more to revoluhonizing the country and doubling
its present greatness than any other interest al
present known. Cheap fuel is the key to sue
cess in manufactures. And prospering manu-
facturies do much in establishing country's
greatness,
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28

A RAcE.-We heard u good story once of a
very modest young man, who used to live in
Auburn-and may yet for all we know. This
certain youth went to see his lady-love, a fair
girl, nearly as modest and bashful as himself.
It.happened her father kept noble sp, omen of
the canine tribe, which, though sometimes cross,
was always sportive. AS our hero approached
the house, he observed this shaggy friend of
his adored standing loose, at the garden gate,
which suddenly reminded him that he had for
gotten something. The dog, overfowing with
generosity and impatient for a job, leaped the
fence to 60 ond get it for him. He preferred to
go himself, and, to defeat the good intentions of
the dog, started to run. The dog, offended at
this, caught the youth and tried to reason with
him. that it was best at least, not to be in hur
ry. The young man would not be reasoned
with sud torl furiously to get away Finally
he compromised with the canine by leaving an
important section of his unmentionables, with
which the dog returned, while the youth went
on his way, talking loudly about our Heavenly
Father and that dog few days ago this same
young man came in to tell us that he not
the fellow If he had not told us, we should
always have thought it was him.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28
MAR RlED.

At Auburn, March Is. 1874. by Rev. E. E.
Dodge, j. w. Hurlburt, of Summit, to Mary J..
Worsley, of Shady Run.
At Sacramento, March %, 1874, by Rev. H.
G. Botne, John H. Gregory, Of Auburn, to Loui-
sa o. Blanchard, Of Newcastle. No cards.
(Gregory, why didst thou go thus so slyly
away and take unto thyself one so fair and love-
ly? Didst thou reflect not that thy fellow typos
would envy thee thy good fortune? for surely
thou art a lucky printer. Peace to thy house
hold, old boy, and may the hand Of Dame For
tune wait upon thes and thy fair bride.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28

DR.. HASKELL the great temperance lecturer,
has put his foot in it owe. at Nevada City. He
indulged so freely in slang and vulgar phrases
that the audience became disgusted. and when
he began trade some respectable young
ladies who happened to whisper in the audi
ence, he was Kissed down, and violence was on
ly prevented by aid of the police and several
ministers
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28

ARITHMETIC The Grass Valley Union offers
the following example and pint of peanuts to
any school boy or girl who first solves it. We
will do as well. The first school boy or girl
who solves it alone. and brings us the work cor
rectly performed walks off with the peanuts or
their equivalent. This is the example, "a boy
bought number of apples for cents apiece,
and 2, as many for cents apiece. He sold
the whole lot for y. cents apiece and made 25
cents on the transaction. How many apples
did he buy?
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28

Nor Too LATELY reading the advertisement
found on the fourth page of to-day's HERALD,
it will be seen that it is not yet too late to put
in bids for the purchase of one-half of this Of
fee; the Old Drug Store building, or any of the
other property belonging to the estate of the
late Joseph Walkup, set forth and described in
said advertisement
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28

SPANKING. G.-As pleasant as the time is passed
in this delicious exercise, the boys of our town
don't, for some reason, seem to have much ap-
petite for it. OF course it is attended with
more or less difficulties, but brave heart
should never allow these to deter him from the
fulfillment of an honest duty. We know of but
one youth in town who stands out boldly against
all opposition, and he complains terribly of the
size Of her fathers boot.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28
Local and County Matters.

Mus1c.-The Auburn Cali.humpian Society
we're out serenading last Saturday digit; and SO
was the Auburn Brass Band. We thought they
we're no more.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-28

MUsIo.--We have just received from Sherman
Hyde, Parted Forever" one of the most
charming and popular ballads of the day.
Poetry by Rev. Edward Hopper, music by w.
F. Baker. Those desiring this, or other music,
will receive prompt attention by addressing,
Sherman & Hyde, 139 Kearney street, San
Francisco