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The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
Austria Against the U1tramon,.n,.,..

AuANEAu ABaAnsI the lAtr1montanlgtgs
VIENNA, March I2th.-The Emperor Francis JO-
seph authorizes his Government to assume strong
attitude against the Utramontane position, and to
resist all obstacles.
A letter from the Pope to the Catholic Bishops Of
Austria, e1horng them to combat the pending ecce-
sastc bills in Rechstag, is dated the 9TH His
Holiness says "T These measures arc calculated to
place the church in a ruinous servitude; :" and he
takes occasion to renew his protest against the ru
ture of the COucOrdat The Pope has also written to
the Emperor Francis Joseph abjurng him to protect
the church within his dominion.
Germany.
Berlin special says the Reichstag has defeated
the Government proposition, fixing the strength of
the army effective peace footing at 400, 900
The National Liberals propose to fix the minimum
strength of the army at 800, 600.
AshRntee.
A despatch from Cape Coast Castle, dated February
22d, says All the troops except the Bighlandsrs,
have embarked for home. General Wellesley will
leave on the 9th of March. Captain Glover, with
1000 men, entered Coomassie FIVE days after Sir Gar
net Wellesley occupied the town."
Japan.
NAGAsAKI, March 1.-THE political disturbances
are confined to one province of Japan. On the LIST
instant all the offenders surrendered to the Govern
ment. (Signed,l JosHrDA, Vice Minister.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
PORT OF EIONOLULU.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
April IAN VII bk Onward. Hayes from cruise with lSC
Am VII & Java "a, Fisher. from cruise. with 100
sohT Mary Ellen, Mana, from Hi.O ourgO: 7OOkeg.
sohr Ksoni Ana, Kaukino, from KoOlau. oaryo
l5q pkgs molAsses.
2-Am VII tx Progress DOwden, from a cruise with
sciir Nettie Merrill Crane, from IAhaiua- Curpo:
ESQ kegs S67 bags sugar. PasscEgcrs: UnnA,
and DO deck.
schr Pauahi Hopu, from HilO. oHrgo: 500 kegs
30 bags sugar, hides.
srlr Rob Roy Jim. from Koolau. CaryO: Is kegs
% bags sugar, 50 bags rice
SIP Live Yankee Clark frUm Hama Cdrgo: hogs,
80 bNgs sugar, "a bbls molasses, 40 SKIS sweet %
tatoes.
Schr Iiliu Iona from Puualuu. Czrgo: 2 kegs
sugar, $50 bags paddy, bbls poi pillow.
S-Am ID lsHeHA Vista, Sinclair 2S days from Port
Townsend, with cargo Of lumber to II HAckfed
sohr Nile Morris, LENA, from MOlOkai. clrgo: 50
sheeT. IL hogs. tons potatoes bbls fish.
Schr Kinau. Adams, from MAlikO.
schr Odd Fellow, NikA, from Hilo. oargo 500 kegs
soIr IuLS, Kasi. from HflO orryo: hogs, $50
kegs l46 bags sugar, hides
S-Australasian q American mail steamship Tartar,
Ferries, 70 days from sydney. W, via Kan
dsva. consigned to II Hackfed Go.
Sohr Juanita, Dudoit, from KOOlau. oaTgo; doz
fowls, G. bags rice, l5s Tags paddy, Il SKIS sweet
5-Schr Prince, Beck, from KOna kAu- CaTgo: Is
hogs, $ bales pull, ls6 bnehs ava = onais goat
leaves, 81 cords hrewood. IS bnchs bananas, II
bndls sugar-cane.
Schr Fairy Queen, Kaaiua, from HAnaei- CGrgo: /
hog go kegs $40 bags sugar, bols poi.
Schr Uilama, Doane, from kona KAu. Cargo: 10
bales pulu 900 bnchs ava, loo goat skins So
hides rolls leather, go pumpkins, kegs hut
ter, beehives, and quantity q native freight.
schr Manuokawa- Ka anAo, from NawiliwilL Our
%: mule, 10 bbis, l75 kegs $50 bags sugar.
Am schr Flying Mist, Beckwith, - days from San
Francisco.
6-schr Annie, KOolinA, from Kauai. ourgO: SIS bags
paddy.
90: ! COW q calf leo kegs 20 bags sugar, I'D
baEspAddy IS bbs beef.
Am scbr MYRTLE Boley, q days from San Francisco.
S-schr Warwick KHlaWaiA from Mookai.
schr Kamoi Powers, from Kahulu- C1y9o: 70
hogs 4 horses 202 kegs go bags sugar. go goat
skins and a quantity of household elects. r0i-
senqcrs: Miss Whitney Miss Haven, z Damon,
W = Damon, John Widdhed and son, George
Miller. VIM Bailey, Lorrin Andrew John oel
Chas Humphreys, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Al, ana .
deck
s-sohr waiola, Kaukahi, from KOulnu. oHTgo: Ia
bags rice pcs timber.
Schr Liliu Iona from Punaluu. Curqo- hos q
bags chicken feed, bbls poi, hides, PlOw.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

April i-Hsv VIII schr Giovanni APiani Doriy for the Arc
TIC
Russian VII bk Tugur, Williams for the 0chotsk.
schr Warwick, Kalawaia, for Molokai.
2-HAw bk Hokuiele, Shepherd. for Victoria, ' l.
Schr Mary Ellen, Mana, for Kohaa.
Jam VIII bk Narengo Barnes, for the Arctic.
Schr Keoni Ana, Kaukino for KOolau.
Schr Lliu, Iona for Punauu.
Schr Rob Roy, jim, for Kauai
Sclrr Naiola, Kaukah for Kcoau.
4-Schr Nettie Merrill, Crane. for Lahaina.
Schr Pauahi, Hopu, f5T Hilo.
5-Australasian a American mail steamship Tartar,
Ferries, for San Francisco
6-Schr Odd Fellow, NikA, for Moloaa.
Schr Mile Morris. Lena, for Mookai.
schr JuanitA, Dudoit for Waialua.
Sip Live Yankee Clark for Hama.
Sehr Luka kaai, for Moloaa-
schr Nanuokawai, KalanAo, for Nawiliwili.
Hav schr knau, English. for the MArquesas.
5-Schr Fairy Queen KAAinA, for Hanalei.
Schr Annie, kololrnS for llo.
Sohr Prince, Beck for kona Kau.
Steamship KeursArge, Commander Harmony,
for japan.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
shipping Memoranda.

REPoRI STEAMSHIP TARTAR FERKIEs MasTER-Jeft sgd
Dey March l4th, 2.3OPS. Had light winds Kandavu
where arrived the evening Of the 2ls leaving again
next day at Experienced strong head Winds heavy
head until sighted these islands Arrived Of Homo
lulu at , o'clock N, April 4th-2O days from Sydney
REPORT BARK BUESA VISTA sIScLAu, MasTER-Len
Port Townsend March 9th, and Cape Fattery March 9TH
First veduys had Sc gales with very bad weather; after
that strong westerly winds lat 800 and long l4O Since
when had light April lst when
took NE trades.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

e The steamer Tartar LEFT port at $50 O'Clock
on Sunday morning for San Francisco, taking 80
passengers from this place. She might have taken
more, had there been accommodations for them.
On her departure, she drew twenty-one and half
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

CNTrIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF HOMO
~ LULU, Visiting Friends and Strangers generally are
cordially invited attend Public Worship at FORT ST.
CHURCH where Services held every Sabbath at IL
O'Clock A. NJ, and ~ p NJ Seats provided for all
who may be pleased attend. There is Wednesday
evening Prayer Meeting at ~ O'Clock, In the Lecture
Room, to which all are welcome. AZ ly
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
MaFshaFs sale.

NJ MeINERNT " EALAWELA ". nnsi
WIS kAMAI k-Hef.le ne Hongrnnig g q fl1rrls.
First Associate Isicc and Vice ChaucoF ~ EIngi
by virtue Of decree issuing ont n ire supreme Cerrt
o. Law and Equity q Pc Hawaiian islands, IN favor RI g
18th DAY OF APRIL, 1874 erpose 0r ssis ~ o. Curt
HOUSE IN Honoluiui 90 y ociocE ~, IN ~ rs ~ I
mortrsged prrDIsrs forth art irrief RI flr
mortgase q n Mclderny n ti case le aad tlefea o.
An thcas several tracts Or paress o. ana ssasi .r
WAIKIKI Island % oahu, HaFallu 1eaulis, ard 1aaai1
and described rs follows
Apana alma pan uaiho - Ws1rltl NlEu-
punt Oahu, hua<ata IN IA Fairraia -ll1 Nul
Heiu 2559, IA Kaiaula a me NatuuEoo, Ea Nls sra
Helu s1f0 y me Glgf. pfnel uaisuas . lorrrrrH
ke xiii Kom- hoi0 ma IA % p5naEa BEN.
4s' Hlk 211khs ma IA paiaua kaauagai ala EN- 81
Eom- 0i0kh IA alma KsauFli ASIA Hem e. ffE
zs6kh. ma ~ % aina. ais1s AZ 81 HlE GEun
pa alma Ifopuia aaiia * 80 ir arm. ~ la 49,
Lol0a, aiaa Hem. ass inE- za1fh alaiia He1a 80
Kom 150kh aisIa IIem ~ Hnl i6Eh ns = = asa
Hopua aAila Hsn e. Ea1n- a1lEh aiaia fIeal. ~
Hlk. 7.f2kh. ma ANA Keoiaioa aiaila a.. - HE
0sskh. aala Hem. ga u1k z11Eh. mas Ktha-al all-
Ia AK 81 iix. df1kh- ma kahaHai alala Az O. IA.
ia Ak co. INA Lsskh ma - kuasai. all.la a. -
Kona. 177kh- Kahaeai asia A. si' Ht. 1tfra.
alaila Az 7sa Ik. Ls0Eh. ma 30 Kepaia Az l41 HIs.
1890 "a "a ID 49, ~ 81 rl-- M i1sr - - -
Aupunf aiaiia Az g. Eom- Lf1E1. Es an tsrarL
alaiia Hem ~ E0m. s7Eh ma FuaFra aias nsri ~
Kom 5.oskh- aiana Hem. e. Eorn. aslzh- ma Fnazea
kahi mua 8 hoomakal.-if ts-l10 ma
APaHA "a L0t-ti u hoomaEa CA EIai Az. 1af1
Hem. fla ulr. lffEh. ma 10 H1u1r1 aaI1 ZEN. So
Korn fssxh aiala Hem 81 q IN I.h a1a ffSss -
K9m 1okh aiaila Hem. ST. EGm Han - f1srs1.
alalia Ak 80 Kom. f1Ekh. ru.eEa. ziza a. ~
Hk. as5xh ma ~ PauzulFats, hlsi tall sua acela-
kalaI--l fs-io0 E.ka"
ArAsa Al IoI--sE hoouaEa ga Ia EEl A. .
hoio ana Ia Hem. ~ HE. alan. NJ % Ma1-s.ii,
aaiia Hem So K0uI 1.llEh. 10 EHTrfa. 1l1la tr.
az Kom- 4.t5kh- ma 10 Ahipau. Az 81 H1 iaa1l
ma PAakea. . hixi kali hooua,la i-itioa hta
AFANk EHa--EaNuEu EErs.-s- r. h1euls1a 1u4 ~
n AuHal q hao ans IA Hem - IN. 10 pau-a
10 81 Keknanaoa ana alai.a- Hen q A1l - mn
k0 ~ Kexnanaoa a ne = KaaEli airs. a'aIi4 a. ~
HlE. III pzlku 10 n hEaEai 30 haa4sne 49,.
Ak 50 E0ul. 10 p1uku aI11 Ak 81 ilr. 1ze1r
Lolu aaila A. a. nlE- % pauE1, alalll "A ~
INK n panku 10 Eahaiehau. Az ~ h011. ID rau1a
aiaiia Ak e. knm 80 pauru ~ 1l4 ~ - hNllal-l
aiaa So Eom. ~ pgaEu 10 F1llr1laus 1..s a.. -
Eom- 111 paaku. aais Az - KolI- - palEu. ~ l1l
Falauaiai0. hiEi kataHai kleai alqA4 -4AA
kali ho1ula<l ~ s5-l1Q Ia"
Together with ne 6u1nEs fnere6n stls1ai 80 psir-
egea tferet0 psrtalll1g. uulaz aui drre. 1ress ss
of suit ogether win M fees add b. 1-gs 1
paid ~ g fAtA-
IIouoiulu Mar a. 1874 rfars1ai Ii1rziln fl1rfL
Feft
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

For THE MARQUEsAs.-The schooner Kiuau, Cap
tain English, sailed on Monday afternoon with
stores and supplies for the Hawaiian Missionaries
stationed in that group Rev. Messrs ]. F. Pogue
and J. Kauhsne went delegates TO visit the Mis-
sion and viii return in the vessel which may be
looked for between the LIST and 10Th of June.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

New FIRN.-The firm OF Judd & Laine dis
solved partnership the Slst ult., and Mr.. Laine
has associated with him Mr.. Edw, B. Freil, under
the name of Frcil & Lame The firm are prepared
TO supply fresh groceries by every steamer and judg
ing from few samples of the preserved fruits and
vegetables prepared by the new patent process,
which have tested customers will be served with
only the best
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

s5g- Miss Maria c. Ogden, for many years con-
necied with the American mission, died on Friday
afternoon. While on her way home from the meet
ing of the Ladies' Benevolent Society on Thursday
afternoon, she became dry and fell on the side
walk in front of her house in Kutui street. She
was taken up unconscious, and remained in that
state till her death the following afternoon. She
rived a. these islands in ISIS, in company with Mr..
and Mrs. Chamberlain, Lorrin Andrews and wife,
p J. Gulick and wife and on Tuesday last celebrated
the anniversary of her landing, as was customary,
at social gathering at Mrs. Chamberlain's. To the
day previous 10 her death she continued to be active
and Jealous ip the work TO which she had devoted
her life. Her funeral was attended on Saturday
afternoon, aud her remains buried in the Mission
lot in Kawaiahao church yard
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

MISSION CHuRcH.-Some years ago, subscrip-
ton was taken up in Honolulu to raise funds for
erecting Church in Yokohama, Japan. Frequent
inquiries have been made regarding the money so
collected, and no one seemed to know what had be-
come Of it. At the Missionary Monthly Concert on
Monday evening" at the lecture room of Fort Street
Church. Rev. o. h Gulick stated that the one thou
sand dollars collected here in 1850 to build Mission
Church In Yokohama had increased byinterest to two
thousand dollars and by contributions In Japan to
four thousand dollars, which sum was now held
ready to erect suitable edifce, on land which has
been secured for the purpose As the original gift
came from this city, It proposed 10 insebe on, or
over its door q Honolulu Mission Church" IN bon
or of the donors. We are glad to learn that the
bread cheeruliv cast by our people fourteen years
ago on the wide waters will ultimately bear the ex-
pccted fruits Mr.. G. gave much interesting inior-
nation respecting japan, its schools and missions,
which was new to those who were present, and
would have interested many who were not there.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
EXPORTS.

For Victoria l. per nokulee April 2-sl5 kegs sugar,
i49 pks moase loo sks rice 55 oOs rope 50 bags coffee
VAlue-DOmestic. ST, 2O5 o.; Foreign. S9s5 81
For San Francisco, per Tartar April SLIP kegs SIG
bags 90 hides 80 calf skins 1S goat skins
rice Is bbs tow 533 bBchs bananas bx beel leaves Il
800 s.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

THE Snow BAocKADE.-The storm in the Sierras
which occurred the first week in March, is one Of
the heaviest the Central Pacific Railroad has yet had
to contend with The San Francisco CEroHiclc's dis
patches state that the road was then blockaded in
the Sierra Nevada's from China Ranch to Verdi
snow being from ten TO twelve feet on level, aud
in places drifted TO forty and fifty feet in depth Ten
engines and a snow-plow were operating between
Summit and Blue Canyon. Six hundred men were
employed along the line shoveling snow. Orders
have been given 10 hold all the eastbOund trains at
Sacramento aud all westbouud trains At Reno, until
the plows can clear the way. The blockade may
last week, or even month.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

CHOICE PNEs.-Those wishing Norfolk pines,
can find what they want at Antone's, who has just
received some by the steamer Tartar.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

~ The steamer Mikado is over due, but her de-
teniion is no doubt caused by snow blockade on
the mountains
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

r5y- The Chamber Of Commerce holds its regular
meeting to-day at 10 O'Clock. Report on pilotage
fees may be expected.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
NORFOLK Island Pines!

- JUST RECEIVED BY STEAMER TAR
@TAR, few Choice Pines-some Of the finest
brought here Price Two Dollars each plant ap-
piled for soon. ANTOINE,
ss2 81 Florist School street.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

TWyHE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY NoTIFTFD
II that have Leather % nfI hfissfs - safs
Cheap for Cash. and that no oitrf leseln NllHsUar
hrs any Interest 10 IRE Kaaoao Isnner errt 90 urr
signed. JOSEPH uUCHtIzEL
Honolnin, March Z. 1874. 90 1rF
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
Fence Wire,
Executors Notice.

a IL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS against
IN the Estate Of His late Majesty LUNAIILO, are
hereby requested present the same the undersigned
without delay who arendebted b. the Estate Cor
due other account requested tu make mcd
payment CIfAS. II. BISHOP,
Executor Of INC WIN Of Ills LATE Majesty Lunailo
Hon oulu, March aist, 1874. 45i 20
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

~ Any one in want of pleasant homestead is
referred to the advertisement offering one for sale.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

ORANGE CULTURE IN CAIIFoENIA-The San Jose
Mercury has the following, which shows that
oranges viii yet be grown throughout that State
"Christian Fieldsted, who resides in the foothills
four miles east Of San Jose, assures Us that upon a
branch of of his orange trees two and oue-half
feet in length, he has thirtysix perfect oranges.
His trees now sixteen years old, and have been
bearing full crops of the finest oranges for several
years past. he has fully demonstrated the entire
pracicability OF growing oranges in foothills !"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

CRIcKET.-0ur amateur cricketers paired of for a
contest Friday last, the game being played on the
Kulaokahua Plain. The toss won by the unmar-
ried, and they chose the first innings. We give be-
low the scorings and it will be seen that the married
men won the day
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
For Sale or For Lease /!

AsEvERAL COTTAGES, PLEASANT
IA LY located, with gardens, outhOuses, and ever
convenience. Enquire Of
4T5u HUGO sTANGENWALD, ". d.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
Golden Gate Flour.

BAKERS EXTRA & EXTRA FAMILY,
ID Received by the Murray and for sale BY
BOLLES 4 co
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

ABOUT WHALEs.-Captain TuttlS has prepared a
sketch Of right whale, which is said TO be very
correct, and which can be seen at Mr.. Whltney's
book store. Those who have never seen one of
these leviathans can have no idea of what an odd
looking creature he is, when painted as whaleman
sees him. Captain 7. proposes TO give the school
children lecture on the whale, and we can assure
them that he can tell them more in one hour than
they can learn from books in twenty years. II he
does lecture, don't fail to go and hear him. and see
his big pictures
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
Something New /!

DOLLES 4 co. have received per D. C. Mur-
ID ray, small consignment Of BUTTER, made BY
the NEW PROCESS. The attention Of purchasers Is
solicited. AZ
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

OTTER HUNTING. The schooner Flying Mist
which brought our last mail from San Francisco, is
the pioneer of feet Of six or eight otter hunters,
bound to the Ochotsk Sea, in search Of sea offers.
The Myrtle, another Of the feet, arrived Monday
evening, and stiI third passed theport on Monday
afternoon Some of these vessels did very well last
year, clearing ten thousand dollars and apiece
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
IMPORTS.

From Port Townsend per Buena Vista April STR SOC Il
lumber, u lstbs 400 NJ Shingles, % spars.
Prom Sydney, W. per Tartar April As kegs butter
us coils rope, clothes pins bales bags books
c. stationery dry goods, phOsphodyne, pkg
dries, c. plants
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
NOTES OF THE WEEK.

~ MIR. Adams sells bankrupt stool, tO-dn
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08
AHUPUAA OF WAHIAWA !
Eor Sale.
N0TIcE.

A TwO-WHEEL CHASE. IN GoOBeapER
n Apply % q s. nNHrnw.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-08

For Victoria !, per fiokulee April 2-Mrs IInds and
daughter, Capt Revely.
From Sydney W, per Tartar, April 4-P Sullivan, and
l35 for San Francisco.
For San Francisco per Tartar. April ST Davies wife
children and servant, Stirling aud wife, Fenard, WIFE,
children aud servant Capt " Mist, Mr. HOsns wife
Mn Resce and child Thos May Bremermanu, Castle
Rev Mr. Archibald Harrison. Mr. HApa wife aud chill
dren, Mesrs Van Buigen, Amiot Achoy, Angee Achong
aud 1876 On from Australia.
For the Marquesas per Kinau, April 6-Rev Pogue,
Rev kaulaue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-16
THE JAY COOKE BANKRUPTCY.

MEETING or CREDITORS AT PHILADELPHIA-RE-
CEIvER LEWIS NAMED FOR TRUSTEE.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15.-The creditors OF
Jay Cooke Co. me. at tho Assembly Buildings this
morning. The hall owded, and number OF ladies'
present. Joseph Mason Register called the meet
ing TO order read the order OF the Court appointing
Edwin NJ Lewis receiver aud describing his duties. The
Register also read OF individual members Of
the firm to questions Of the receiver touching
the transfers OF property any or their relatives
friends motion was then made TO place the settle
ment OF the estate in the hands Of trustee and COM
mtee of creditors under the orythrd section Of she
bankrupt act No dissent was expressed by
any creditor to this Node OF settlement
as distinguished from settlement by as
signee. The Register then called Tor nominations
for trustee aud members of the Committee. Edwin
Lewis the present receiver Of the estate by appoint
ment of the Court was the only candidate nominated
for trustee. Various proposed for commit
teenen As the process OF voting Is tedious one, the
Register adjourned the organized meeting until II a. NJ
tomorrow, announcing that voting would proceed our
ing this afternoon. and be completed tomorrow.
Considerable applause elected by the announce
Of George C. Thomas OF the partners ths' MS
wife whom he had given one hundred shares ot 'au
able stock had transferred this amount Tor the dement,
NJ the credtors Receiver Lewis stated that Mr. Thomas
seyeral wears since paid up the premium IN ful Tor
life insurance policy OF $4,000 in favor OF MS WIFE, Mr.
Thomas has now Cancelled shat policy and paid the pro-
ceeds amounting to the Receiver The answers Of
a1the members of the firm were reaa tue substance OF
which has already been published AT least 1000 per-
.ons w.rs present The most kindly feeling was mani
f.stsd and one creditor who offered resolution which
was thought 10 reflect unju,tly upon the individual
omners Of the their private provision their
families which had been transferred for the bouet Of
creditors was Kissed. and met with cries u him
out" The aggregate amount of the settlement made by
the members Of the hrm 10 not yet footed up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-16
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON Thursday, Jan. 10, 1874
The NatonanCiyl Rights Bill Council created by the
late National Convention, met and organized this oven
ing Tho following officers elected President
Geo I. Downing OF Rhode Island VicePresident, N W.
Curry OF Texas Treasurer, q. W. hrtchells OF Virginia
Recording Secretary, q. Barbados OF Oregon Cor
respOndiEg Secretary W. NJ Saunders OF Maryland Tue
Civil Rights Dill before Congress was discussed at
length.
Among tho foolish petitions now being presented Ia
tho House several to-day from citizens OF Illinois,
ASKING such amendment OF the Revenue laws, by
an amendment 90 the Constitution OF tho United staoe
pay the Nat ona debt and tho support OF
the National Government and free schools.
Lieut.. T.. ii. G. Leutzc has beon ordered TO the Hy
geographic Office; Masters Henry Handy and H. A. t-
tennouso the Frolic. Master Perry Garst has been
detached from the Potomac and ordered 10 the fr"lo
Representative Page OF California viii offer tomoi-
VOW resolution nstructng the Foreign Relations Com
mittee to report concurrent resolution advising the
President to open negotiations for the modification OF
with China, " check or altogether pre-
vent Chinese Immigration to this country.
Tie agent OF tho Pennsylvania coal bargos has been
assured by the Secretary OF the Treasury that bill was
preparing exenptng canalboats from tax imposed Oh
vessels coming INTO tide water nav igaton.
fFo, Ressiar porI Of ir0dsag k'gin Pspt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-16
TIE RIGHT OF PETITION.
AN INTERESTING DEBATE IN THE HOUSE RELATIVE
TO PETUONs-THE CONsTITCI1ONALIrY OF PkII-
TONS 10 CONGRESS QUESTIONED.

An INTERESTING DEBATE IN THE HOUSE RELATIVE
TO pErIroNs-rHE COSsTTUTIoNALTrY OF PETE
TONS 10 CoNGEEss QUESTIONED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON Jan. 1j.-An interesting debate
upOn the right of petition arose in the House to-
day upon a new rule requiring the reporters to
make abstracts of the petitions presented, and PRINT
these abstracts in The Record. Under the present
rule members iudorse their names on petitions and
the name of the Committees to which they wish
them referred and put them in box at the Clerks
desk. If they want them mentioned in The Record
they must themselves make the abstracts. Mr..
Maynard and Others maintained that this custom of
presenting petitions by dropping them in a box,
instead of reading them, abridged the constitu-
tional right Of the petitioners. Nh. Wood took the
ground thar the Constitution gave no right to any
body to petition the House and quoted the language
of that instrument where It says: Congress shall
make no law abrdging the right Of the people
peaceaby to assemble and TO petition the Govern
ment for a redress of grievances The House was
not the Government, Dir. Wood argued, and the
Constitution conferred no right upon individuals to
petition that body or TO have their petitions re-
ceiyed in any particular way Whatever may be
thought of the prOpriety or cOnSitutOnaliry Of the
present practice of presenting and referring peti-
TONS IL is certain that the House could not adopt
the Senate's rule of having them read like bills
without consuming to no purpose great amount of
valuable time. Very few of the thousands of
petitions sent in each session are of any public in-
terest, and when member has one to which he
wishes to give publicity the practice Is to offer it by
unanimous consent and have 1t printed. According
10 Mr. Maynard's statement the old rule of reading
petitions was changed and the present one adopted.
when John Quincy Adams used to annoy the South
erh members by Offering so many petitions for the
abolition of slavery