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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-06

case u found In section 81 OF the act or March 4
| 1871, authorizing Collectors and other proper
onicers to board ships in United States ports for
the purpose Of demanding the manifest and
searching the ship, and to seal Whatever chests,
packages, &C., may be considered necessary; the
penalty for the violation OF the law being 5000
Resurrcctcd Records of Former Retro
active Salary Bills-Remorseiess Psy-
Grabbcrs OF the Past and Pcnitcnts or
the Present.
In compliance with the Senate resolution, onered
by Mr.. Davis OF West Virginia calling Tor certain
Information concerning the salaries OF Senators.
the Secretary Of the Senate has prepared state
ment from the records OF his ONCE. which was laid
before the Senate to-day by the President, pro tenn.
1t exhibits the various rates OF compensation
for Senators and Representatives fixed at various
times, and shows that the following
acts. increasing the rates OF compensa-
ton were retroactive, namely THE act
oil September %, 1889, was retroactive Tor
six months and eighteen days; the act OF March
10, I796, was retroactive for six days. the act OF
March 10, 1885, was retroactive for one year ana
fifteen days; the act OF January %, 1918. was re-
troactive for tvthree days; the act OF August 10.
1885, was retroactive for one year. five months and
twelve days; the act Of July 2s, 1886, was retro
active. extending back one year. four months and
twenty-four days; the act OF March g. 1873, was
retroactive for two years. The total average COM
pensation and allowance OF Senators for
mileage, newspapers and stationery, under the
act OF July 49, 1866, from March 4, 1871
to March 3, 1872, was $685. S. Under the same
act, from March 4. 1872, to March s. 1873 during
which year Senators received mileage or attend
ing special session of the Senate, the average
total compensation and allowance was s5,922 49,
The average total compensation and allowance OF
Senators under the act of March 8. 1873 is esti-
mated at ST. 600. The estimate for travelling ex-
penses included in the above average is based
upon the certificates OF 40 Senators, % having
presented none. There is no record In the ONCE
of the Secretary OF the Senate showing tnat any
Senator covered into the Treasury any money to
which he was entitled by the retroactive provisions
either OF the acts Of September % 1885, March 10.
1885, January %. 1918, August 49, 1856, July %,
1866.
The following Senators covered into the Trea-
sury the amounts due them under the retroactive
provision Of the act OF March g. 1873 at the dates
berpina fer named
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PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Judge Matthew Hale, Of Albany, Is registered at
the Gilsey House.
Judge Marcus P. Norton, OF Troy, is again at the
Metropolitan Hotel.
George Alfred Townsend arrived yesterday at
the ST. Nicholas Hotel.
Major J. Jackson United States Army. has quar-
tiers at the Gilsey House.
Congressman Alexander Mitchell, OF Wisconsin,
10 staying ut the Holman House.
Ex-Governor J. Gregory Smith. OF Vermont, ar
rived last evening at the Windsor Hotel.
Ex.Congressman William D. Bishop, Of Connect-
cut, has apartments at the Windsor HOTEL
Congressman Samuel Hooper, OF Boston, is at the
Brevoort House, on his way to Washington.
Rev. DR.. Jackson, Of Trinity College, Hartford, is
among the late arrivals at the Hoffman House.
Robert H. Berdell, ex-Presdent OF Ahe Erie Rail-
way Company, is staying at the Filth Avenue
Hotel.
Colonel w. P. Craighill, Of the United States
Engineer Corps, is quartered at the Metropolitan
Hotel.
Chief Judge Sanford E. Church, of the Court of
Appeals arrived at the Metropolitan Hotel yester.
day morning from Albany.
M. Theirs continues in the belief that Marshal
Bazatne should not have been tried, and considers
that no light has yet been thrown upon the capitu
lation OF Metz.
1t is stated IN Southern paper that Jefferson
Davis has determined to make no more public
speeches, for the reason that his language is
shamefully perverted by the press.
The Cincinnati Commercial advocates material
reduction In the clerical fol ce In the departments
at Washington. Would the Commercial deprive
Congressman Of their legons Of retainers?
The Cincinnati Commercial expresses the opn.
ion that If the administration has organs In that
city they should be doing something for Williams
Poor williams seems to have but few friends any
where
The Hartford Cournnt is urging the nomination
OF Edward >. Cleveland as the democratic candi-
date for Governor Of Connecticut, with the GER
tatnty OF receiving the support OF the female suf
fragists.
Iowa papers stoutly deny the existence Of q
frightiu degree OF restitution alleged TO exist
among the farmers In the northwestern part Of
the State. and boldly insinaate that the whole
thing is o gigantic swindle.
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NAVAL IA CITES UNDER STEAM The science
of naval tactics under steam is comparatively
new, and we do not now recall single in
stance where it has been available in battle
between two squadrons yet we recognize the
wisdom of Secretary Robson in concentrating
our squadron in West India waters. where AL
these evolutions can be practised on grand
scale. The West Indian Main should become
our Mediterranean school for feet formations
and man@uvres, where the squadron might
possibly find also that it's exercise would not
always be confined necessarily to the firing Of
blank broadsides
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that this latter provision virtually confirms b
Office tho President holding at tho time the
charter became law, and thus extends over
him the previous provision, which would pre-
vent . change in the organization of the
Board except by four-ffths vote. The demo
Gratis, on the other hand, insist that the
charter in section six provides the exact mode
in which President shall be elected, to wit:
''by call of the names of the members of the
Board, upon which call each member shall
announce his choice;" that Mr.. Wade has
not been so chosen, but, on the contrary,
was elected under the old law; that the sub
sequent provision, although declaring that
the section ''shall not be construed to require
or authorize q reorganization of the existing
Board, does not and cannot do more than
prevent a reorganization of the Board prior
to the expiration of the term for which the
President who was in Office at the time of the
passage of the charter was legally chosen, and
does not and cannot extend to him the right
to hold until removed by four-ffths vote,
since he has not been chosen under the new
charter at all At present it seems that the
majority have the best Of the argument, and
probably Mr.. Wade will retire on Monday
next and give way gracefully to Mr.. Strack.
the newly elected President.
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OBITUARY.
Charles &. Paine.

Charles Cushing Paine died at his residence, on
Mount Vernon street, Boston, on sunday, the 4th
inst, Of paralysis Of the brain, at the age OF IS
years. He was the only son Of Charles Paine, the
third son Of the celebrated lawyer and judge, Rob-
ert Treat Paine. delegate to the first Congress Of
1774 and signer OF the Declaration OF Indepen-
dence. q. Q. Paine was graduate OF Harvard In
the class Of 1927. He studied law In Boston with
Judge heard and william z. Aylwin and was tor
time tne law partner Of Mr. Aywin. He, how.
lived Q quiet life of literary leisure. He leaves
three sons ana four daughters. His sons were
0mcers IN the war and distinguished themselves
by their ability and bravery Une OF them lost his
lie at the battle Of 0ettysburg.
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A Barroom Fight Brought to . Close by
q Knife.

BarrOom Fight Brought to . Close by
Knife.
Michael BrOphy. OF No. 371 First avenue, engaged
In fight with Michael Fitzgibb0ns last evening IN
the liquor saloon kept oy Cornelius O'Neal at No.
$3.50 avenue A, and was stabbed, receiving two
wounds, one OF which will in all human probability
prove fatal.
Michael Ftzgibbon is fireman in the employ
OF the Gas Works, corner Of Twenty.second street
and avenue A. He also keeps mechanics board
ing house at 41s East Nineteenth street. At six
O'Clock last evening some OF his b0arders took
Br0phy home to supper with them. While
at the table some one remarked to Fitz-
gibbons that Brophy was mice fellow"
whereupon FitzGbbon replied that it was the first
time he had heard OF It, This nettled Brophy, who
brought his fist down on the table with ire
mendous force. scattering the dishes in
every direction. High words followed, but
through the interference of friends Of both
parties fight was prevented. After supper
Ftzgibbon went to his work, and about eight
O'Clock stepped out to get drink. While in the
saloon, Brophy came in with a number Of friends
and the quarrel which had been commenced
at the =, supper table, was instantly re-
at the crowd held While B1oeSSs
pounded him till he was tired. Be this as 1t may
It Is certainly true that Fitzgibbon was terribly
beaten, his head being swelled to almost twice its
natural size, while his face was cut IN most out
rageOus manner.
Alter the fight in the saloon Fitzgibbon went
outside and started to return TO his work,
but before he had gone far Brophy came up with
him and renewed the fight When Brophy's
friends again came on the scene he was
lying ON the sidewalk bleeding prouseiy
from two terrible wounds, one in the lett
breast and one over the lett eye. FitZgibbons was
nowhere to be seen, but in q few minutes Rounds
man Mangan arrested him short distance from
the scene of the struggle. He was not, apparently,
md In w Qrrno tad iio.
claimed any knowledge OF the stabbing,
Brophy was removed to Bellevue Hospital in a
sinking condition, having lost great quantity Of
chance Of his recovery, as the stab In the breast
has penetrated to the lung.
Ntzgbbon was taken to the Eighteenth precinct
station house. where the HERALD reporter saw
him. His story is substantially the same as the
above. He Is q powerful man, about 40 years Of
age and bears q toerabe good reputation.
Broply Is said to be 'bad man." fond Of his grOg
and always ready for fight.
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SPLENDID HAUL OF BURaLARs.-Read the
interesting and gratifying account which
we publish this morning of the capture of
terrible gang of burglars in Canal street yes
terday, supposed to be concerned in the late
Staten Island. The capture Of these outlaws is
agreat victory for the detectives concerned in it,
and twill cause every householder of the city
and for leagues around it to feel easier in re-
firing for the night and to sleep more soundly
than he has slept since the daring robbery on
Staten Island.
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VALIDITY OF FUTURE COTTON CONTRACTS,
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. s, 1874.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. s, 1874.
The case Of Lehman Bros. vs. Strasburger, which
was tried before Judge Busteed last spring, was
heard on writ OF error by Judge Woods, Of the
United States Circuit Court, at Mobile, on Friday
and Saturday last. Lehman Bros filed petition
to put Strasburger into involuntary bankruptcy
on q note given for losses on what are commonly
known as future cotton contracts which were
made, and the losses on which were paid, az they
alleged, by Lehman Bros. as the factors and
and Judge Busteed In his Instructions to the jury
held such contracts to be illegal. Lehman Bros
the United States at Mobile. To-day Judge Woods
delivered his opinion at Mobile, In which he de-
cided that the contracts as proven. are valid
and binding. They were proved to have been
made according to the rules OF the New York
Cotton Exchange. Judge Woods reversed the
finding Of the Court below, and remanded the case
for trial by another Jury.
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FATAL ACCIDENTS.

Last evening the Kerosene lamp in the apart
ment of Isaac Reinhardt, No. 20 Ludlow street. ex-
ploded. burning his son aged one year IN sucn a
manner that his recovery is doubtful.
As Percival Gardner, aged 10, was on his way
home from school yesterday afternoon he at
tempted to get on Fourth avenue car by jump
ing on the front platform. He slipped,
the car passing over his body. He was carried to
o neighborng drug store, but died shortly after
his arrival. The body Of the unfortunate lad was
taken to the residence Of his parents No. Park
avenue. The driver, William Mcdonald. was ar
rested and Coroner Croker notned~
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Serrano's Ministerial Relations
Towards CASTELAR,.
British Reports of the Conse.
quences Of the Pavia Coup.
DEGREES of Government in Support Of
tho New Order of Affairs
Volunteers Of Liberty in Arms and Severe
Fighting at SaragOssa.
TElEcRAMs TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Jan. s, 1874
The Times special despatch from Madrid says it
was Marshal Serrano's wish that CASTELAR, should
be member OF the new Ministry, but che latter
refused
On the defeat Of CASTELAR,, and previous to the
interference of General Pavia, the Cortes elected
Sehor Patania President of the Cabinet
ARMY ACCEPTANCE OF ACCOMPLISHED FACTS.
The Neacs' special says the republican force be-
sieging Cartagena accepts the new government.
The National Militia In Madrid is being quietly
disarmed.
The Ne,cs' despatch also says rumor is in circu-
lati0n In Madrid that the late retreat of General
Moriones was concerted manGuvre In support Of
General Pavias coup d'et1t.
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JOHNSON, THE THIEF.

Noticing in the HERALD yesterday morning the
arrest Of Henry d. Johnson by q Central once de.
tective, Mr.. James Kensey went to the Superin-
tendent and reported that Johnson had some time
since hired furnished rooms OF his (Kensey sister,
1T No. 81 Lexington avenue, and had robbed her
OF diamonds, jewelry and books to the value Of
$1,000. Captain Irving sent q couple OF detectives
to Jonnson's house, where 81, 900 worth OF the
property was found. Johnson will be taken to
con to-1aV
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THE WILLIE DU HAVRE.
Verdict Of the French Admiralty Court in the
Case Of the Disaster.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

PARIS, Jan. 5, 1874.
The French Admiralty Court, which has had the
disaster to the Vile du Havre under Investigation
has rendered verdict to the following eject -
'The conduct OF the Captain and crew OF the
steamer was irreproachable. The collision was
wholly due to the Loeb Earn, which maneuvred
contrary to every rule OF the international mari
time c0de.n
1t is said that Captain Surmont will be appointed
to the command OF the French Transatlantic Com
pany's steamer Vile de Paris.
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Movements of the Fleet ut Key West
Sixteen War ships i'm POrt-The Frigate
Congress Outside.
KEY WEST, Jan. S, 1874
The United States steamer Alaska arrived at
this port this morning.
There are 10 war vessels now here and the frigate
Congress is reported outside.
The Despatch sailed tonight for Havana.
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AN ASCENDING COUNTY TREASURER.

CINCINNATI Ohio Jan. s. 1874
Aspecial from Mansfield. Ohio. says that R. a.
Rowland, the County Treasurer LEFT that piaoe
under circumstances that alarmed his sureties ana
the citizens ana that to-day Judge Keith iappotnteG
L. j. Tracy to act with the County commissioners
to examine the state OF the county treasury.
They found deficit OF $4,000 They.
also found that Rowland assigned to -
Mr. Dickey 100000 coateras, which Dickey
refuses to surrender. Rowland gave out that ho
was going to Cincinnati to borrow money The
AFFAIR causes much excitement In Mansfield, e.
pecialy among ROwand's bondsmen, who were
trying to find him. His reputation has been good.
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CALIFORNIA.

Reward for Vasquez-Accidcnts-
Spread Of the Smallpox.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. s, 1874
The Legislature will ofrer $4,000 reward for the
apprehension Of the notorious Teburco vasquez
and his gang.
Alexander Land was killed here to-day by fall.
ing wall
James Barton fell out OF window IN Cubery's
printing house to-day and was killed.
The smallpox Is still increasing The Boys High
School was closed on account OF the disease being
In the vicinity.
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CUB A..
Herald Special Report from
Havana.N
Colonial Political Comfort from the Minis
teFiaI Fall OF CASTELAR,.
The Insignia of Royalty Regildsd and
Openly Displayed-The Casino Jubi-
liant and the Volunteers Joyous.
TElErNAms 10 THE new YORK HERALD.

The following special despatch to the
HERALD has been received from our oorre-
spondent in Havana by way Of Key West:-
HAVANA, Jan. s, 1874.
The news of the overthrow of the Castelar,
Ministry has been favorably received in Ha-
vana.
The Casino Espaiiol is especially jubilaut.
The Volunteers are evidently in favor of .
monarchy. The pictures Of the crown on the.
sterns of the Spanish vessels in the harbor.
which were painted over when the Republic
was in vogue, are now being regiided. and
the royal Spanish coat of arms has again
been placed on the palace of the Captain,
General.
JOvellar Invested with Extraordinary
Executive Powers The Insurgents said.
to Have Made Important Capture.
HAVANA, Jan. s. 1874
The home government have granted, without
restriction, the extraordinary powers demanded
by Captain General Jovellar.
The conservative party here Is highly delighted
with the change Of government at Madrid.
SPANISH COLONEL SAID TO HAVE BREN~DAPTURRDv
1t is rumOred that the insurgents have taken the
Spanish Colonel Montaner prisoner.
TIE QUESTION OF GOLD PAYMENTS.
The boatmen OF the bay have struck for payment
In gold, aud communication between the town ana
shipping Is difficult for passengers.
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-UncOnstitutionaltty OF the Election
Law-The Recent Election . NulIity.
HOUSTON, Jan. 6, 1874.
The Supreme Court OF the State Of Texas has
decided adversely to the election law framed by
the Thirteenth Legislature, under the provisions
OF which the recent election was held.
Judge Walker delivered the opinion OF the Court
at great length, declaring the law unconstitu-
tional. This decision annus the late election, and
retains in once the Thirteenth Legislature ana the
present Governor, Governor Davis.
Another election will be held before April 49,
There is great excitement throughout the State,
and people anticipate repetition In this State Of
the recent history of Louisiana.
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TIE Boston Post thinks the New Hamp-
shire Democratic State Convention, which
meets the day after tomorrow, will nominate
the man who will be the next Governor of the
Granite State. If his name be not Bell the
election will have another tone.
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BOsTON's NEW GOVERNMENT.


BOSTON, Jan. 8, 1874.
The new city government Of Boston was lnau-
gurated TO day with the usual formalities, after
which Mayor Cobb delivered HIS annual address.
The net debt OF the city December 81, 1872, was
$20 1s7, 200, over which there was an increase of
$4osO5e7 during the year 1879 while the gross debt
was Increased in the same year $5,74s,2l3. The
increase OF the debt this day, January s, by the
annexation OF Charlestown, West Roxbury and
Brighton, Is as fOllows:-
Charlestown.. .$%141lSl
Brighton. 705, 450
West R0xbury ............................ $4,000
TO which Is to be added the debt Of the city ~
debt OF the consolidated cities OF Boston at this
date ga, 66,304. less the means for redemption
S14,527, 313; leaving the net debt OF the c0nsQlt
dated ctr OF Boston ct thts date t28,0 900.
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THAT GOLD CERTIFICATE.u

Three onicers from the Central ONCE yesterday
arrested Thomas and Michael Maloney on q charge
OF grand larceny. TN searching Thomas $1,000
gold certificate, belonging to Mr.. Burr Croft, was
found In o finger OF one or his kid gloves.
He said he got 1t from his brother and on question:
ing the brother that individual stated that ne was
in Deim0nico's at the time Mr.. Croft was there
with two deputy sheriffs; that ne saw Croft and
the deputies go out, and that he followed them.
When outside one Of the deputies handed him the
gold certificate, and he being at the time tntoxi.
cated did not know better than to take L..
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FIRE IN SEVENTY. EIGHTH STREET.

fire occurred last night on the second floor OF
the three story frame building on the corner OF
Seventy-eghth street and Fifth avenue, owned
and occupied by Aaron Kamakl The cause OF the
fire was detective nue. The building was
damaged $1,000. Loss on furniture $1,000. In
sured In London, Liverpool and Globe Companies
fOr 4 I nm
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LONDON Jan. S, 1874.
The rate Of discount In the open market for three
months bills Is az per cent, or threequarters per
cent below the Bank Of England rate.
BULLION TO THE BANK.
The amount Of bullion gone into the Bank of Eng.
land on balance to-day is E53, 900.
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FIRE AT SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 8, 1874.
The brick block on the corner OF Main and Tay.
lor Streets owned by Emerson Wight and W. II.
wilkinson, was burned between ten O'Clock last
night ana one O'Clock this (Tuesday) morning.
The loss Is $200, 900. The principal losers, be.
sides the owners OF the block, are Welman Il Full
Ter, harness makers; the Union Paper Company !;
Cutler Mcintosh & Co., boot and shoe dealers j.
G. Lutz, lithograper, and the Morgan Envelope
Company. The insurance Is about tw0-thirds Of
the loss. There was strong northeast wind, and
IL WAS hard work to cOnflne the fire.
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CANADIAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

TORONTO, Ont. Jan. s, 1874
Municipal elections took place throughout On
tario to-day. The following gentlemen were
elected Mayors:-For London, BENJAMIN Croner |;
for Hamilton, Mr.. Chareton; for st. Catharlne's
James Morris; for Toronto, +. n. Metcalf; for
Kingston, DR.. Sullivan; for Brockvi Colonel
Buell. for Prescott, James Irwin for ottawa, Mr.
FatheratOn0.
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MADRID, Jan. s, 1874.
decree was promulgated to-day suspending
the constitutional guarantees and putting in
force throughout Spain the laws of 1870 for the
maintenance OF public order.
DEGREES are also published appointing Sehor
Martoz Minister OF Justice. Sehor Mosquera Minis.
ter OF Public Works and Senior Albareda Civil Gov
ernor OF Madrid.
The new Minister OF the Interior, Garcia Ruiz,
has ordered tho publication of all Carlist and in.
transigente newspapers to be stopped.
VOLUNTEERS OF LIBERTY IN ARMS, BUT sUBDUED.
An armed rising OF the Volunteers Of Liberty
took place in Saragossa on SUNDAY.
1t was melted by the municipality.
After eight hours fighting the troops took 200 Of
the insurgents prisoners and captured six cannon
and large quantity OF rides and ammunition.
The municipality has dissolved.
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CIGAR MAKERS, STRIKE.

OMAHA, Jan. 5, 1874.
The Cigar Makers Union Of this city have or
dered strike on account Of differences between
the journeymen and manufacturers regarding the
manner OF conducting the business.
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ASHANTEE.
British Advance Towards the National Domain
Of King Coffee.
TELEGRAM TO TINE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Jan. s, 1874.
The Standard has intelligence from the Gold
Coast that the British forces will enter Ashantee
territory on the 18th OF this month.