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Lot OF cheap Black Silks for trimming, maxi
tnE over, &c.. ut Is. 86, ind 00o.
Lot of Black Glnoo Silks, Moo bright goods,
ut 81 and $1.lo por yard; as per cent un.
dor value.
Lot OF Black droB Grains, oil silk, at 81 per
yard; good slightly goods, and very ohoap.
Bpk Gros Grain 8ilka, bottor quality, at $1.20
and $l.6o; groat bargains.
Bl'k Lyons aros Grains at $1.70 aud $l.B0 :
bright, handsome goods.
Rich biz Lyons Gros Grains, ant1n 1niah, at
50, d special bargain, worth $3.7B.
Richest and finest qualities Black Lyons
Silks ut equally low prices.
, 1874-03-26

Omaha. 1.oavsnw't1l.t Atel,tson FIX
Iern ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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New-York tribune., 1874-02-11
TIE TROUBLES OF JAPAN.

Recent news from Japan seems TO show that
the demands of the representatives of European
Governments have driven the japanese almost
to desperation. The European ENJOYS insist
on additional ex-territOrial rights and they
do not enforce their share of already existing
obligations. With the exception of the United
States Minister, the foreign representatives
demand that the whole country shall be opened
to trade and travel but at the same time
they ask that all Offenses by foreigners against
the laws Of the Empire shall be tried by the
Consu, of the nation to which the alleged
offenders may belong. This concession would
naturally be repugnant to the pride OF the
Japanese Government. 1t is claimed. how
ever, that the country would be thrown open
if the foreigners would withdraw their request
for ex-territorial rights, and would enforce
the laws of the land. They also desire the
withdrawal of thp British troops at Yoko-
hama. These troops have been stationed at
Yokohama for three years, in defiance of all
treaty stipulations and without shadow of
excuse. 1t would really appear that the Gov
ernments of Europe have entered into a con-
spiracy to worry Japan into surrenderng its
nationality The Empire is in debt to Great
Britain, and now It is asked that local and
municipal laws be replaced by an extension
of foreign authority throughout the length
and breadth of the country. 1t is satisfactory
to observe that the liberal and cooperative
policy of the United States in Japan has not
been changed in any particular.
1t is quite evident that the European Pow
ers who lead in this selfish scheme are actu-
ated purely by motives of self-aggrandze-
ment. Certainly, none of them betray any
sentimental sympathy with the Empire just
struggling into the broader light of civiliza-
ton; each seems eager to secure some imme-
date advantage to itself in the midst of the
confusion and internal disturbances of the
country. The governing classes in japan are
divided into Conservatives and Progressiyes
the latter favor peace with all nations and
policy which shall open the Empire TO com
merce rs rapidly IA consistent with the safety
Of the nation. Tho Conservatives would
restore japan TO its ancient seclu-
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11
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@1eG3-] ]oTk Dailp Gribns1e,
FOUNDED IN HORACE GREELEY.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1874.

Britain the Conservatives have 2s3 ont OF $50
members returned Parliament. reconciliation has
taken place among several Conservative leaders IN
ucpation OF a Conservative Ministry. Mr. Disraeh ad
dressed hia constituents in Buckingham. There is
report that sharpyworGed notes have passed between
our Government aud that Of Germany ".
bilchcct. the FroDch ouchVI, T. Gedd.
In Tie Senate yesterday financial debate occurred
on petition from Rhode Island agans legislation 10
diminish the volume o. currency assigned 10 that state
iac EanLrup. bin was taken up ana after several
amendments had been Of red and disposed OF, it
passed by vote Of A. to H. the bill to amend the act
for thc rcd,mpu0c or the three per certificates and
Tor tho OF the National bank notes WAS then
taken Up. tn the House several bills reported
from tuc Committees PO,Ohccs and Indian Affairs;
Mr Buucr OF Massachusetts made personal expiana-
ton IN regard TO certain riphs published IN New
York papers; the consideration Of the Army bill
Resumed IN Committee OF the Whole; the Secretary Of
the Troasury transmitted to the House copies Of the
SluIOlG contracts
The National Grange at st. Louis received report
recommending patent law reform. s-. The Democrats
in the State Legislature adopted resolution favorinG
adjournment April 3. === The Connecticut Republican
State Convention meets at Hartford to-day.
Ex-Tax Collectors briggs and Badeau denied that
there had any system OF fraud in the Brooklyn Tax
Office under their administration. - The NewYork
Cheap Transportation Association suggested that a
diversion OF tie grain trade might be prevented by
increased terminal facilities. The Board Of Health
received reports the street railroads aud the
OF smallpox during 20 years Tie Fish Culturists
Association received reports various subjects.
The architects presented report in regard to the
diency Of filing up the unOccupied space in the Tombs
The staten Island town elections resulted in
Democratic triumph. ==== The Brooklyn Charity Ball
in aid of the Homeopathic Asylum well attended.
60 Gold, ll2l, ll2. Thermometer, 2Jo, 80, 2i'.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11
NrvvyoRx DAILY TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1874

sion and declare war Immediately with
their ancient appanage of Corea. These
ho,.i'e f.ctions watch each other with jealous
vigilaace; and the late assault on Prime
'linister Iwakura is charged to the military
class, who belong to the Conservatives, and
who are impatien. with the peaceful and liberal
roicy of the present ministry When to these
interna! troubles are added the unreasonable
inpor.unitios of tho foreigners, it must be
seen that the trials of the japanese Govern
ment are most embarrassing. Ii Russia, after
having secured Saghalieu, were dcsirous OF
s,il further extending its power over the
Japanese archipelago, the policy OF that
Government in Japan would not differ from
that now pursued. And it may bo reasonably
charged that Great Britain, by It's arrogant
course toward the new Government Of Japan,
ia guided by the same thrifty and sordld
spirit which set up new empire IN lndIa
and forced British Indian opium trade into
China Certainly the whole proceeding IN
which these two nations have led shows the
utmost disregard for tho peculiar difficulties
which besct Japan in ts honest attempt to
secure place among the civilized and eA-
ightened nations of tho eaitn.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11

Whatever may be the difficulties IN the way vi
those having claims on the State treasury
Tho chief Inconvenience resulting from tho
coursc which Mr.. Hopkins announces DIS III
tention Of following, is that work on the NC"
Canitol and other public buildings VIII h'fe
,o be sus,ended for the space OF tweiYe OF
four,oon mortbs. The taxes which are to be
Levied bv the present Legislature will not iinu
beir wav into the State Treasury until ADrii,
ts-5 The taxes levied by the last LegiSia-
ture, which will begina. TO- came IN 3a42Qut tne
end of next month, will not be more than SUI
Gcient to nay the current ordinary expenses OF
Government, after filling the Sinking FUNDS
Nor will they be sufficient even for this purpose
unless the County of NewY0rk pays it's quota
along with the other counties in April and
May, instead of postponing payment untii
nine or ten months later, as has been the
custom for several years back. The various
steps by which money spent on the New Capi-
20! has been collected from the taxpayers Oh
this city may be seen from the following
chronological arrangement:
1870, May Appropriation made and Tax levied
1870, juno. Money drawn from Treasury
1879 January. Money raised on Ncw-fOrh County rev
enuo bonds 60 pay the State Tax.
ls72 November Take. collected byiwhich the County
Revenue bOnds.are paid.
Thus it appears that it has been possible,
and in many cases il has actually been the
practice, TO draw money out OF the State
Treasury and spend it nineteen months before
the tax which provided the funds was re-
ceiyed by the Treasurer, and twenty-nlne
months before the money was collected from
the owner of the property Oh which the tax
was levied. Whatever may be the merits of
such system, 1t requires but moments at
tention TO Article VII. of the Constitution to
see that it cannot be practiced IN this State
without open violation of that instrument,
unless indeed the Treasury has accumulated a
surplus fund equal TO a whole years expcndi-
ture. The Treasury has never had such a
surplus fund, but, in the absence of 1t, has
used trust money to the amount at times, of
ten or twelve million dollars-to wit, the accu-
mutations of the several Sinking Funds provided
for the payment at maturity Of the funded
debt. Controller Hopkins and Gov Dix de-
serve the support of all good citizens in their
effort to reform this gigantic abuse before 1t
inHicts further discrCdit on the State Govern
ment. TIE TRIBUNE during the last three
years has repeatedly published the figures and
constitutional provisions bearing on this sub
iect and will not cease to support the Con-
trOlcr in his efforts 10 carry out the policy OF
tho Constitution, which is, in brief, the pro-
hibition of all permanent indebtedness (sInce
all bonds must be paid within eighteen years
from the date of issuc), and of all hoating
indebtedness in excess of a maximum of one
million dollars.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11
Qmuscmcnis dno Mectinps.

roort,s Tr4yArER--" Elene." Mrs. J. B. Booth.
CoYossEUM-Day and evening: "Cyoorama oil Paris by
Night"
DAYS FIrTH AVENUE TIBATER. -" Folline.'
sRAND OPERA HOUSE," Humpty Dumpty at School'
q. l.. Fox. -,
NBlo's CARDuN-'T The Wrong Man in the Right Place
Thc NolcS Family.
OLYMPIC TnEArER-At and at g: Vaudeville ana opera
sTriNwAY HALI.-Concert RichnPs Musical Oh4,n'
Tony PASTORS OPERA HOUSE.-Nareucs'
UNION SQUARE THEATER.-"L Led Astr2T.'
wnI,c,,,s Tur ,rEa.-" Money" Lester Wallack
RIrN UAII.--"The Pilgrim"
MXrRoPoIrrAN MUSEUM OF ART.-ENhbitioh O. falnt-
ings aud Antiquities.
NArIovAL AcADaaIY OF DEsIGN.-Wator Color Ez4ibi-
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11
OBBYING THE CONSTITUTION

The Importance of Controller Hopkins's an
nouncement to the Legislature, that hereafter
he will rigidly observe the requirements of
the Constitution and sacredly maintain the
Sinking Funds, cannot easily be overstated
In the first place, We are glad TO see some
respect shown TO Constitution, State or
National. Ii has been fashionable of late
Years to look upon Constitutions as anti
quated sets of rules which it was proper at
any or all times TO suspend by unanimous
consent. Controller Hopkins is deserving Of
all praise for the firm stand he has taken, and
we sincerely trust that ho will not 1incJ,
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11
THE INTERCOLLEGIATE REGATTA

1t would appear that the action of the Row
ing Association of American Colleges at the
Hartford meeting has not concluded the mat
ter then under discussion. BY two-thirds
vote, the Association decided to hold the an
nual regatta at Saratoga The Amherst Col
lcge Association Immediately withdrew from
the organization and refused to enter the lists
at Saratoga The Amherst Agricultural Asbo-
citation, it is understood, will also decline to
participate in the contest. The President OF
that club in recent letter, says that the
trustees and faculty of the College are strongly
opposed TO boating, and have made a rule
that students shall not be excused from
regular duty in order that they may engage
in practice Their College Commencement
occurs about the time of the July race, thus
making il still more difficult for them to JOIN
in the regatta. Mr.. Dana, the captain OF the
Harvard crew, lately wrote to the Mayor OF
New-London saying that the llarvards were
dissatisfied with the Hartford decision, and
that another convention would probably be
called. He intimated that New-London
might be chosen as the place for the
annual regatta. provided certain conditions
were fulfilled. 1t is said that considerable
dissatisfaction with the choice of the Hartford
Convention exists at Harvard whose repre-
scntativcs voted against Saratoga. But, at
the meeting of the Rowing Association Com
mittee at Springfield last week, no notice was
taken of Capt. Dana's letter nOr OF the re-
putcd discomfort of Harvard. at that meet
ing there were no representatives, Hoh
Amherst, Bowdon, Dartmouth, or Princeton
II is understood however, that the boating
crew of the last-namcd college will enter the
race.
1t cannot be denied that this discussion has
somewhat demoralized the associated crews.
1t must inevitably follow that the intercOlle-
giate contest, if it is held at Saratoga, will be
shorn of much of its attractvcnesS, and will
lose some of the spirit which has hitherto
vivfed it, Possibly, even a reconsideration
of the vote which fixed the place OF
tho regatta at Saratoga would fail to restore
the old harmony and cordial feeling. 1t il
very forcibly urged by the New-EnGland
friends of the boating contestants that re-
mOval of the regatta to Saratoga takes the
friendly competition out of the sight ana
sympathy of it's most numerous constituency.
The charm of the contest, it is argued, is not so
much in the mere trial OF skill, the ultimate
sezing of the prize, IA in the grace, beauty,
inspirting cheer and generous applause of the
vast friendly throngs which flock to the
regatta in New England waters. The Asso-
citation is almost distinctively of NewEn-
gland a contest outside of these limits would
take it away from home. 1t would be no
longer an aquatic tourney; it would be only
race without the brightness and color which
have heretofore belonged to it. These obser-
vations of disappointed friends certainly have
force and reason.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11
TIE RlILWAYS AND THE STREETS.

Every one who is compelled to use the
street cars at this time must have wondered
now and then how the unfortunate people
who live along the line OF the railways are
expected to get access to the thorOughfaro.
As soon as the snow falls the railroad COM
pauies start their pows and sweepers, and IN
the course OF an hoIr or so huge mound OF
ice, snow, and mud is raised on both sides OF
the street between the sidewalk and the
tracks. In many parts of the city the rails
occupy nearly the whole width Of the street,
and all the snow is then piled up along the
cutters. Thus a dirty barricade is erected in
front of peoples doors, preventing the ap-
nrnaoh &C vol,ioloo, and involving the hoOn-
ing of the walk as soon as the weather mod
crates.
We need hardly say that the action of the
railroads in this particular Is an outrage upon
individual rights; every man can see that for
himself; but the abuse has been pushed still
further. Several instances have been cited of
the arrest of householders or their servants,
on complaint Of the railroad officials, because
in clearing away the snow in front of their
premises small part of it has been thrown
back upon the rails. We are glad to know
that the persons thus wronged have brought
suits for false imprisonment. and we trust that
the corporations will receive severe lesson.
The Common Council, however ought to in
terfere and define the duty of the railroads
more clearly. When they deprive the public
of the free use of the thoroughfares, they
cease to be public convenience and become
nuisance. Ii they cannot run their cars with
out removing the snow, then it is very plain
that the Corporation ought to compel them
to cart the snow away, instead of plllng il up
to the obstruction Of other people.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11
INDIANS on THE wAR-PArH.

Fort LARAMIE, w. T., Feb. l0.-A courie.
came in at $50 p yesterday from the Peak tram ~.
reported that about ten miles from tho mill Lieut. NV.
insou aud Corporal Coleman surrounded by soo"
40 Indians. A private named Noles was near by ana
says the last that he OF Robinson he was leshns
forward in his saddle and the Indians very close oehna
firing at him. Capt Ea ,au ordered out immedlseu
with two eompaoies OF cayalry, but nothing mas Ses
been heard from him Capt Bullock arrived az TO-
Foterman yesterday. He says he large party os
Indans at the upper crossing OF the Horse shoe shss
aud dancing what seemed to be the scaipdanoe- 4.
OMAHA, Feb. i0-Ihe excitement over Indian news ~
becoming very great There Is doubt that Ia conse'
uuenoc OF the failure of the agents 10 provide or 'ho
tho Indians leaving their reservations Tor the pnI
pose providing for themselves ~ the oApeuse OF tus
seiIsys, lqylsrA spa Tagaa4eqs
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11

II now seems that the medical gentlemen who OBJ
tained the bodies of the Siamese Twins for sclen-
tifc purposes were obliged to bind themselves to
conduct their researches under such limitations that
the corpses should not be spoiled for pecunary pur-
poses. In other words, it is understood that the
dead brothers have distinct value curiOSities,
and whatever cutting the doctors have to do must
be done in such a way that the show shall not be
ruined. This is really carrying thrift too far The
horrible deformity Of Chang and Eng was not
nice thing to parade before the public when they
were alive and it always seemed to us one of the
worst consequences of their alliction that they
should be placed with mermaids and woolly horses,
and the What-is-t, and all manner of monsters and
wax statues, and stuffed beasts, where the vulgar
could buy the privilege Of afronting and ridiculng
them. But when the poor creatures are taken out
or their cofliDs, and converted into anatomical
specimens, in the hope that they may draw, even
after heaven has seen fit to release them from their
terrible life hope the decency of the community
will ina expression IN an Indignant refusal to go
near the disgusting exhibition. That Is the only
sort OF remOnstrance 10 which the propretors Of
these curostes are likely to be sensitive
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11

on tho wrapper Of his speech compels his expect
ant constituent to pay letter postage before he
can have it. This is the law according to the
Postmaster General, however; and tons OF
public documents advertising the good Inten-
tons of the Congressional senGers are SAID 10
be detained for deficient postage IN various
post-ollices. The proposed law to allow an
Endorsement Of presentation would WORK no
harm to the postal revenues, would be general
convenience, and greatly relieve the minds oil
industrious Congressional speech-makers.
As the Legislature has but little temptation
this year to dabble in special legislation for tiliS
city. the session is reported to be light ana un-
interesting to the lobbyists. Up to this datc'
the bills introduced are much less in number
than those brought in last year. Fortunately
the adverse reports on these schemes OF law
are more pr0pOrtiOnately frequent tnah uSuui'
The chances for heavy additional lncuin-
branccs on the statute-books, therefore, are
not very good. SO favorable are the prospects
of short session, sOme of the members are
talking of IN adjournment on the 18th OF March,
ono imontl before the expiration OF inc one
hundred dsys. So early an adjournment we
fear, is not possible; but the Legislature is
likely to go home early, having done less
harm than usual.
In the matter of The SanbOrn contracts, the
Treasury Department has been guilty OF
very shallow artifce. The House asked for
certain specified information concerning con-
tracts made by the Treasury Department with
various persons employed to collect moneys
due the United States through the
Internal Revenue Bureau. The Secre-
tary of tho Treasury replies by send
ing to the House statement that two or
three persons, whose names are given, have
been employed TO collect delinquent dues !;
the amounts alleged to be due are loosely
estimated, and the commissions are specified
There is nothing new in all this. What Con
gress wants to know is: With whom were
these contracts made7 Who are the in
dividuals from whom the money Is
claimed to be due7 What amounts have been
collected, and what proportion does the net
cost of collection bear to the amount collectcdY
Our dispatches very plainly Indicate part of
the responsibility for the evasion by the
Treasury Department. 1t is not possible that
Congress will suffer this deliberate snub with
out some show OF indignant resistance.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11
Gneinfse Notltes.

WEDuE,G, Ball, Dinner Cards, and Order of
p'nerg &oro Foreign NoicPPer Jas Eyerte 3O2 BEay
WRITE TO TIE TRAVELLERS Insurance Co.,
Hsfuorl. Com. f,r Lfe or General Accident Policy.
HOUGVTON'S AUTOMATIC PUMP assures plenty
o. waller r t Lo1se-.aus without care
Gso r. Fly Co, IS LbeTty-st
EVERYTHING IL HOMEOPATHY.
Ilurr. 562 and oi1 BlOadWay BOOKS, FAMILY MEDICINE
CASE orFrPArfC SPECIFICS YErFHNAEl MEDICINES, ItaTeS,
% ift0as focS. HUNgHKfIs NIrCH HAzEI, &c. &c
PUEMc DEBT OF TIE UNITED STATEs, dis
tu-rc Coin Interest Currency Interest aud
vIh Iuec cease Bonds sssel Pacsc RaToals
THU TRIBUNE ALMANAC for 1874 Price 20 cents
DAILY TRIBUNE. Mail Subsctbe 80 per annun.
SEMI-WIEKIY TRrBUNE. Mail Subscribers. S3 Der
WEEKLY Tribune. Mail Subscribers, 81 per aanum
The WEEKLY TRIBUNE viii be ready this
morning at O'Clock, in wrappers for mailing. Price )
cents,
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11

A report comes from Paris that sharply
wOrded notes have passed between our Gov
ernment and that of Germany. There is an
air of mystery about the report, however,
which does not speak very strongly for its
credibility.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11

There is something pathetic III the attempt of
Con-ress TO legalize the writing Of the sender's
initials Oh mail packages of printed matter.
Heretofore. Congressmen have enjoyed such
large liberty in the matter Of official franks that
it does come hard for the Hon Gusiayua Adolf
obus SAiflins TO w tod that Gas written
New-York tribune., 1874-02-11

Gen. Butler is iron-clad as to all news
paper attacks. We know it by a remark he
makes. In fact, we may say we know it by a
great many remarks he makes. Gen. Butler
never misses an opportunity to remark how
utterly indifferent he is to the attacks of news
papers. Yesterday he made the remark several
times over, and explained, of course, that it
was not because it concerned him III the
least, but only because he felt 1t duty to
Congress, the country, etc, etc, etc. The
newspapers VIII good-naturedly treat this as
they treat all of the Generals explanations
give him the benefit OF the hearing for which
lac is absolutely dependent on their mercy,