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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
A SPANISHCUBAN DUEL.
RUMOR THAT THE EDITOR OF THE SPANISH ORGAN
HAS BEEN KILLED IN BELGIUM.

RUMOR THAT THE EDITOR OF THE SPANISH ORGAN
HAS BEEN KILLED IN BELGIUM.
1t was rumored in Cuban circles yesterday
that Senior jose Ferrer de Comic. editor Of Ell Cr0sa
the Spanish organ this city, had been killed in duel
near Brussels, Belgium, by p Rosado a Cuban. The
history Of the alleged duel is this Ever since the begin
ming OF the instruction bitter partisan warfare has
existed between the Spanish and Cuban journals IN this
city, Lattery there have been violent passages between
M CrOnista and La independence, Cuban lorRan. A
violent controversy ended In rho sending Of Ia
challenge by De Conto to Juan Bellido de Luna ed
itor Of La IdependeneG Preparations were made for
fighting, but meeting was prevented by the inter
Of the officers q the law and the arrest of one
Of the Each accused the other of betrayinQ
the OF the duel and finally II arranged that
the combat should come of In Europe. selor de Luna
either could would not TO Europe to night and
SehOr Rosado who to be his second, in accordance
with the code, substituted for his principal and
sailed some time ago. Senior De Comic also departed
and 10 10 supposed that the duel has taken place.
Inquiry among prominent spaniards yesterday faled
to elicit any thing positive TO the result In Spanish
circles IL reported that both men were wounded.
young Spanish Journalist. who Is intimate friend
Of schor De Comic, said that no information had been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
THE MOSBY-PAYNE DUEL PRETENTED.

COL MOsBY ARRESTED IN WASHINGTON AND HELD
SUBJECT TO THE VIRGINIA AUIHohiih'
PAYNE's FRIENDS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sii1"A
TIED AS A COWARD.
IB1 TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-In the midst OF inc
intense heat Of the last two days Washington mas
loved the sensation OF projected duel between wv
noted Virginia poitcians-Co Mosbv the ex-guerrilia
and certain Capt Payne. The challenge was sent by
Mosby and accepted by Payne yesterday. The ahair
grew out of rvaries engendered in the contest for the
nomination for Congress in the With Virginia District
Both left Warrenton Va. yesterday, where warrants
had been issued for their arrest intending 1t Is alleged
to so incog through this city 10 BladeDsonrg' inc o
duelling ground OF the "fire-eaters" OF inc
past. Mosby however. came into Washins'oa
publicly last night and staggered around
town, and was finally arrested at late hour
of the night and put under bonds to appear before inc
Police Court this morning. He appeared In court To-
day. and ga bonds In the OF 5000 to hod husc
subject to the call Of the Virginia authorities Co 1on
4 Barbour of Virginia becoming his surety. Payne es
caped arrest and 1t is said he was on hand at bauen
burg this morning. ready to fight His friends profess
to DO very indignant at Mosby whom they denounce as
coward and alege that he intended to hgh ana
that he puposely allowed himself to be arrested Ihey
aege further that short time SINCE during one OF
Mosby's periodical visits to Washington, he was stigma
tized in the National Hotel as murderer and co~aro'
by Gex. Maxwell OF Michigan, and walked on Without
reply.
CAPT. PAYNE AND HIS SECONDS on THE GkooNp
AND READY TO FIGHT-THE AFFAIR TO BE PRE-
VENTED FROM GOING FURTHER.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. H.-A special DIS
patch to The Gazette from Warrenton says that capt
Payne and his seconds the ground at noon To-
day TO meet Col Mosby, Buckland Prince William
County, but tho latter prevented from keeping his
~ arrps n
order from Judge Keith. The weapons were TO naVo
been rifles The affair will not be permitted 10 80 fur
ther
THE CAUSE OF TIE oUARREL-AIL ENGAGED IN THE
AFFAIR TO BE PUT UNDER BONDS.
WARRENToN, Va, Aug. 21.-Thc affair De-
tween Col Mosby and Capt Payne grew out Of a GER
tifcate given Payne and II. c. Bowen, stating that
Mosby had declared himself candidate for Congress
and desired the election OF certain delegates from
Ronnahannock toYuship Mosby sent challenge.
The second of Payne was L. g. Helm, and the second OF
Mosby James Barbour. All the persons engaged III the
affair have been will be put under bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
PLYMOUTH CHURCH JUBILANT.

A DEMONsTRATIvE FRIDAY EVENING PRAYER-MEET-
ING-PRELIMINARY CHURCH MEETING AND
PROMPT TABLING OF A RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE
THE PREss-woRDs FOR THE ABSENT PASTOR
PRAYERS FOR HIS ACCUsER.
A prayer-meeting long TO be remembered
was that held in the Plymouth Church Lecture Room
last evening The that the longantcipated and
anxously awaited report OF the famous Investigating
Committee was TO be read at the preliminary church
meeting without its natural result. and for an
hour there was a stream Of people, almost unbroken
which poured into the large The body Of the
house was filed almost Instantly, and the sides soon
contained no untaken seats Before the meeting was
called to order the balcony at the right OF the pulpit
presented a row OF eager faces and when the service
began 100 or 900 people blocked up the passage ways
rushing to seize unguarded seat or gazing over one
another's shoulders at more fortunate early-comers
with expressions Of envy almost udicrous. Dr. Edward
Beecher was the first man prominently known In the
absorbing topic OF the congregation to arrive smile
OF qualification passed his countenance as no gazed
at the many heads. Next Mr.. shearman came In
rapdy and darted back again into the hall to confer
hurr,edy with gentleman. apparently o. to the pro-
pr,ety of opening the main hall which Is now repaired
for he was to open the great door and glance
ouickly into the dark space beyond. Just
then Mr. Hallday's face appeared at the
door. He had time 20 glance once at the number
Of people with somewhat shocked and disappointed
expression. as much to say. "Now. these people
have all here to hear the report and the report
not to be given" when his arm was caught By Mr..
shearman and short consultation eusued A satisfac.
tory conclusion apparently arrived at for Mr. Hal
liday came IN and smingly took his seat An artist
from illustrated paper took his station the open
door. and with his rapid pencil began TO sketch the
before him witch included, not only the mass of
forms directly in the foreground, but an animated
group faces for which the open windows away IN the
rear were homcly frames. Through the door between
them could tco large assembage. many being
unable TO go IN or even 10 approach the door
Prof. Robert IL Raymond came forward about this
tme and stepping upon the platform. said he was re-
ouested by members OF the Examining Committee Of
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before he had sent the answer to the complaint to
Mr.. Beechers address in the White Mountains for
him to sign 1t would be very clear aud explicit, he
added
A CRITICISM ON THE STATEMENT.

A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE SURPRISED AT IFS
wEAKNEss-A WORD ABOUT THE MONEY.
One of the members Of the Committee of Inquiry
told TRIBUNE reporter yesterday, that he was ut
terly amazed at tho weakness of Mr. Moutons state
ment. There was absolutely nothing in it. not q
particle of evidence against Mr.. Beecher. Mr..
MOultOn said that Mr. Beecher had confessed to him
his adultery, but, said this gentleman, what is Mr.
Moulton's word worth against Mr.. Beecher'sf The
Committee had evidence before it which tears Mt
MOulton's character to tatters. he makes no de-
Tense against the charge of backmail-but then how
could hei If he tried to explain it, the Committee
would bring out statement showing the truth Oh the
matter or would take care that the public were in-
formed of the facts in some other way. We know
that Mr. Moulton received the money. What DIFF
ference does it make whether Mr.. IIlton
knew where the money came from, Mr.. Moulton
asserts that he did not If Mr. Beecher would have
paid $1,000 more we should never have heard of any
letter to DR.. Bacon. There is nothing in Mr.. Mou-
tons statement to induce the Committee to call a
single additional witness change its course IN any
respect The wonder is how Mr.. Moulton and his
lawyers could have been busy for ten days over such
an idle paper this proves to be. How Mr.. Moul-
ton could have expected such thing this to leave
any impression ON the public is inexphcable. We
have been expecting that he would publish an evil
letter. said to be addressed by Mrs. Tilton to Mr..
Beecher, with reply from Mr.. Beecher. which, by
deceitful arrangement or some 0ther cneat'
would seem to inculpate Mr.. Beecher. But
| don't suppose he dared to publish any
thing of the kind He knew that he
would be crushed by Mr. Beechers immediate and
conclusive denial. But as for that Mr. Moulton has
crushed himself and ruined himself. There g not
the shadow Of defense in his statement, and he
will be overwhelmed with the contempt OF every
honest man. He has shown the baseness OF his
character in publishing family letters belonging to
Mr. Beecher, and which he had no right TO publish.
But these do not lnjure Mr. Beecher in the least.
In fact there is nothing in the whole statement to
damage Mr.. Beecher at all. His people will be
amazed as well as rejoiced at the weakness OF this
last attack upon him, which does not demand an
additional word of explanation from Mr. Beechor."
One Of Mr.. Beechers nearest friends, and mem
her of the Committee, telegraphed to Mr.. Beecher
last evening: MoultOn's statement utterly harm
less we are perfectly satisfied with the case"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
COMMENTS ON THE STATEMENT.
WHAT WAS SAID BY MR.. BEECHER's FRIENDS AM
MR. TTLTON.

WHAT WAS SAID BY MR.. BEECHERS FRIENDS AMI
Mr.. TILTON.
The many days during which MIR. Moulton
has been silent when he expected to speak, the ais
appointment of expectation when he last appeared De-
fore the Committee the anticipation fed by Mr. Ttons
friends and shared in by the Investigating Committee
that when Mr. Mouton did speak, what he said would
be of the have united to raise pub
lie curiosity to the highest pitch. When the cloud OF
mystery which Mr.. Noulton had gathered about MS
knowledge of the case at length dispersed yester
day afternoon, there tremendous rush TO find
what there had be en- behind the vail.
In the comments upon the statement there was gen.
era expression surprise that Mr.. Mouton had not
tried with all the his command to shift OIL the
heavy charge of Matchmaking under which he lay. II
was also generally remarked that the statement con-
tanned no letters from Mr.. Beecher or Mrs. Ton more
difficult OF explanation than those with which Mr.
Beecher dealt in his statement.
Among Mr. Beecher's friends and in the conversation
that preceded and followed the Plymouth Church meet
ing last night the statement declared to DO uncx-
pecedy weak and be without single letter or docu-
ment or piece of trustworthy evidence, which would
involve Mr. Beecher One OF Mr.. Beecners well known
champions Remarked "The statement could not con-
tain ANYTHING which would inculpate Mr.. Beecher
unless M Moulton manufactured it. Mr. Moulton was
working against the TRUTH against the tacs and that IL
WAS that made his statement weak" Another gentle
man Of the same class declared that ne was not aston
isbed by what he called the weakness OF MI Mouitons
paper for he had known the thoroughly from the
begnuing and knew that Mr.. Moulton had Lothing IN
his hands which could injure Mr.. Beecher.
T. G. shearman said last evening that he did not care
AZ that time to give any explanation in reply to Mr.
Moultons representations concerning him. He felt hon.
ored and happy to be associated with Mr. Beecher as an
object OF attack by Mr. Moulton.
MF Tlton declined to enter into any detailed CONVEX
sation about Mr. Moultons utterances. He told re-
porer however, that Mr. Moulton had spoken the truth
and he was glad that his Information had before
the public so fully II he had only spoken before the
Com tee, lingering scrupes arising from his peculiar
confidential relation might have led him to keep back
something Mr. TiltOn repeated previous assertion OF
his that he had no notion that any supplied for
The Golden Age from Mr. Moulton come from Mr.
Beecher Mr. Moulton interested In The Golden Age
and he supposed that the money which he furnished
came from him. 1t is expected that Mr.. Tton's forth
coming statement will be made public early next week
and It will consist largely OF argument
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
U1SHINGTON.

PROPOSED ICELANDIC EMIGRATION TO ALASKA.
WASHINGTON. Friday, Aug. q, 1874
The Government has received information OF the
proposed visit Of Commission OF Icelandic Emigrah's
TO Alaska with view of inducing emigration there OF
Icelandc and Norwegian people If the result OF their in
specton is favorable Both :he President and Secretary
Fish are interested in this movement and are desrous
OF furtherng its objects. The matter was referred 10
the Secretary Of Treasury who finds that there at
nresen cutter available, in whlcn tne uIst
fpstalneut emgrants some three hundred In humOer'
coud be carried to the territory. The Secretary sug
eests that the Navy Department order nava vessel
slbiect to the wishes Of the Commission Tor TINS pur
'' NEW STEAMSHIP REGULATIONS.
II having been represented to the Treasury Depart
mont that the steam vessels Of certain lines plying De-
tween Boston, Portland, Easport, aud the bri'iso
Provinces carry passengers and perishabe freight ana
that any detention at the several ports
visited would be to the business Of the lines
which II is hoped win Obviate the difficulty complained
Of. The regulations require that an Ol1cer clMeu WIZ
power to enter and clear vessels snail De az te wn
on the arrival OF the steamers TO receive uutlaoe
and to examine the baggage OF passengers frovirloh
has also been made for facilitating the entry OF mercan
disc and the granting OF the necessary uocunens wiz"
out detention to the steamers.
WASHINGTON NOTES.
The customs receipts to-day were nearly $l'oVo'Voo
which are the largest receipts in any one day ioi
O time considerably anterior TO the panic. lhs Is
looked upon at the Department as ipdlcaupg Qu'e
favorable report OF business.
The amount of National bank notes received to-day
for redemption was t44s.500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
THE SEASON AT CAPE MAY.

CAPE MAY, Aug. 21.-The Knights Templar
were this afternoon reviewed by Gov Parker on Column
bia Lawn in the presence Of vast assemblsge. Inc
drill was creditable and included the formation OF
Cross section three, triangle, and different evouons OF
the line. The Communicates then formed In line and
paraded through the principal streets The knights
leave tomorrow morning An escort will be given Dy
the Cape May Guards, who parsded this evening sir
George j. Bolton is honized by the Knights for MS az.
entions and magnificent reception which was the CHIEF
topic to-day. ,,, ..o.,,v
and the season will be extended longer than conem
plated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
THE PLYMOUTH INQUIRY.
ACTION OF THE COMMITTEE AND MR..
MOULTON.

THE REPORT OF TIE COMMITTEE RESERVED FoR
NEXT wEEK-PLYMoUTH CHURCH CROWDED.
HOW Mr.. MoULTON's STATEMENT Is REGARDED
LEGAL Proceedings BEGUN.
The report of the Investigating Committee
was not presented to Plymouth Church last
evening. The Committee claimed that it was
still unfinished, and that certain members
required more time to examine the evil
dence. The church was crowded, and
an exceedingly animated prayer-meeting
was held. The statement of Francis d.
Moulson, which he prepared for the Commit
tee, is printed herewith. Mr.. Beecher's friends
claim that it is very weak. Mr.. Tilton says
that it is entirely truthful. The summons and
complaint in the suit brought by Mr. TiltOn
against Mr. Beecher were served upon the
latter's counsel. 1t is a suit for criminal con-
versation, and the damages are laid at 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
THE REPUBLIC OF SPAIN.

FULL CREDENTIALS SIGNED FOR SPANISH REPRE-
sENTATIvEs AT THE EUROPEAN CAPITALs-BOM-
BARDMENT OF PUIGCERDA BEGUN.
MADRID. Friday, Aug 81. 1874.
The IBERIA announces that President Serrano
has signed full credentials for the representatives OF
Spain at the European capitals.
II is officially reported that Gen. Morones is at Lar
raga. -
BAYoNNE, Friday Aug. 81, 1874.
Gen. Trstany has summoned Puigcerda to surrender,
and begun to lombard the city.
The Carists report that attacks progress on the
frontier towns OF Irun and Fontarabia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
A FREAK OF INSANITY.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21-Mr. James Ander-
son. who was supposed have drowned himself mas
been discovered In nude state Tnicum island, op-
poste the Laxssreto He must have swan over 70 the
Island. He about to swim over 70 HeWJeyssy put
AIKEN In y boat and rowed ever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22

received at the Office oflE Cronisd, or by any OF
De Contos friends concerning the results OF tue auc
Ua felt sure however, that II anything serious Ia"
occurred the friends OF Senior De Comic wouid haFo
been informed by cable. II sefor DE Conto had p"eu
any advantage in the duel as he was modest ne Wouu
probably be in no haste to send information as 10 '"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
THE RECENT RAILROAD COLLISION AT CORN
WALL, PENN.

BRISTOL, Penn, Aug. 2l.-The Coroners
jury rendered verdict the late railroad collision
Cornwall station tonight declaring that the aocden'
was caused by misplaced switch by tho switchtenaer.
Chas Thorn The Jury also ind great negligence On tne
part Mount conductor OF the coal tram IN NOT
going back that tho swttchoo were 81 Hkns w.
fore calling In his nagman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22
THE SUIT AGAINST MR.. BEECHER.

THE SLIT AGAINST MIX, BEECHER.
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sER'iCE OF The SUMMONS AND 'oNfLAiNi'
The summons and complaint in Mr.. Tilton's suit
r 49,. -. A. paoLor ,,,oro oor,.od VOC
lor uahdees against MI pe-0nei WIZ SOW" US
terday morning. Following are the summons
and oo,,,lai,,.
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m, o,,.. d.. TIE SIMMONS rNs.,oro r,,on o,o,n
me Ctty Court or BrooEw ILeouore iiitS S P,ain
M az INST Iienry WarI beecHsl, 80
lor rene1 10 Me dqendd": Iou arg Hee1y Suinone ~,
anu reqireo 10 answer ue cohp'al ia .nis @ "
wieh copy is hereWItIi ser'eu UPON 5o, anu ~.
acopv vi your answer 10 'ne SOU gu , w o.,
sciiDcrs AZ lHeir ohce' w 10 ,h orDo
OF BToORyn, WITHIN twenty ua5 auIt 'no a. ~
nereoI, exclusive vi the uay Vi suci on" - ~
IAN 10 answer the complaint WI.n ,ne tlie re- &
the pdintlu IN tnls action VIII Apply 70 te 10 .
NORRIS & PEARsALL, Plaintiffs Attorney
THE COMPLIANT. r,,..u
The City Court Of BrooktV-Theodore Triton against
Henry Ward Beesher
lie Pshun compains ~ s se ~ loner Is55 in the
City OF Brooklyn, plaintiff iutermarred with Elizabeth
Richards since named ana kno"n as OF m
wrong. hereinafter mentioned the plaintiff his said
wife were living together as man and "'ie 10 the SAID
Second That the defendant contrivng and willfully
intending to iuure the plaintiff ana deprive mn 81 t1e
me wife 81 te naintg and 70 aenae ana destroy her
affection for him. heretofore on or about the ehtn aay
OF October 1868 and on divers oaner anu 81 tb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-22

Nee Tweinh Page.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-12-02

An honest old farmer from the
country gave his recolle ,tion of the
hot spell as follows:
1t was so dry VIC couldn't spare
water to put in our whisky. The
grass was so dry that every time the
wind blew it few around like so much
ashes. There wasn't tear shed at
funeral for a month. The sun dried
up all the cattle, and burnt of their
hair till they looked like Mexican
dogs, and the sheep all looked like
poodle puppies, they shrank up SO.
We had to soak all our hogs to make
'em hold swill, and if any cattle we're
killed in the morning they'd be dried
deef at dark. The woods dried up 80
that the farmers chopped seasoned
timber all through August, and there
amt match through all the country,
in fact, no wedding since the widow
Glenn married old Baker, three
months ago. What few grasshoppers
are left are all skin and legs, and l
didn't hear teakittle sing for six
weeks. We eat our potatoes baked,
they being all ready, and we couldn't I
spare water to boil EN-. All the red
headed girls were afraid to stir out of
the house in daylight, and, tell you,
{ was afraid the devil had moved out
of his old home and settled down
among US for lite. Why, we had to
haul water all summer to keep the
ferry running, and--say, its getting
dry; let's take suthin. louisville
Commercial,
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-12-02

The Stars and Stripes, modern
though they be, were not all made at
once. "On the 1st of January, 1776,"
q. Mr.. Bancroft tells rs in his history.
"the tri colored American banner, not
yet spangled with stars, but showing
thirteen stripes of alternate red and
white in the field; and the united red
and white crosses of st. GEORGE and
St. Andrew on a blue ground in a cor
ner, was unfurled" at Boston. 1t was
not till eighteen months after this first
attempt that the badge of England
disappeared from the new ensign. On
the 18th Of June, TIT, the crosses
were struck out; on that day Congress
resolved that the thirteen United
States should be thirteen stripes, al
.ternate red and white; that the Union
be thirteen stars, white on blue field
representing new constellation. !"
The heraldry was original, and the
idea was excellent, and il has grown
good deal since by the addition Of
other stars to the constellation.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-12-02

The Supreme Court of Indiana yes
terday decided that colored children
have no right to attend the public
schools of that State. 1t is rather
severe charge to make against an au-
gust legal tribunal. but We believe
that this decision il the direct fruit
of the recent Democratic victories.
The court hold that as the present
constitution was adopted when only
whites were citizens. and that the pub
lie schools were only intended for the
exclusive use Of citizens of the State,
therefore none but white children can
attend them. The learned judges also
announce that the Fourteenth Amend
ment does not apply to this case. The
first section Of the Fourteenth
Amendment declares that "all persons
born or naturalized in the United
States are citizens of the United States
and of the State where they reside.
No State shall make or enforce any
laws which shall abridge tho priva-
leges or immunities of citizens Of the
United States" etc. The decision OF
| the court on the ground mentioned
therefore seems absurd. We have
not at this writing seen the full text
OF the decision, but the fact that such
. one has been made is simply dis
graceful There is some excuse for
| rulings of this character in the South
Southern people not only have thei,
/ traditional prejudices to overcome
but in the South the blacks are Sc
numerous as to make colorcd schools
feasible. In Indiana such decision
simply deprives colored children ir
two thirds of the State from all oppor.
tunity of education. We shall refel
to this subject again. Meantime v,
repeat what we said at the commence
ment, that this is the 6rst fruit of
Democratic victory. 1t now remain,
for the intelligent voters of Indian,
to amend q constitution that is 8,
worded as to make possible such q,
outrage and to drive out Suprem,
Court barbarous enough to perpetrat'
it by such unnecessary interpretations
Inter. Ocean, Nov. rs.