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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-26

Oil Churches Of the Lord Jesus especially with those
who are in all things ikemnded with US, holding 70 the
but In things essential yet dear 70 us by conviction
or association In asserting that this church was not
churches, We never for q moment intended 10 cut
selves of from relationship to them There is certain
which the word is generally used The responsibility Of
mildest form In which the word Is commonly under.
stood And IL Just that degree Of responsibility be-
tween churches which we meant. aud gtill mean. to
deny. Members Of church can put other trial
before the Church We deny the right OF any church
10 put another church upon trial before ecclesast
Yet we cheeriully admit that whenever any church
snail openly and avowcdly change the essential con-
ditons upon which 1t was publicly received into the
neglect, exert perncious and immoral influence upon
the community or upon sister churches their right
either BY individual action by council, to withdraw
We hold that preceding fellowship, in all such cases.
thefe should ne such aneconate and reasonable inquiry
as shall show that the evil Is realthat the causes OF t
are within tho control OF the church, that the evil is
is permanent and tending to increase rather than To
1t was with this meaning. and reasoning from this
We do maiutain that responsible for no other
in their ordinary and popular sense. not with refer
ence TO all those shadowy grades Of meaning which may
language for the purpose Of repeng dctatoa, and OF
relieving the conscience Of other churches from sense
to dictate. The responsibility Of affection gladly
accepts the responsibility Of authority in Its light
est touch. we utterly repudiste. [Applsuse.1
We pray for the divine blessing upon you and your
deliberations We commit you and ourselves to the
Of the great Master, In whose service all united
here. and who will out Of perpleXtes, CONFLICTS, and
doubts bring all into eternal unity OF love. and
through love to peace.
This much, brethren and fathers it was in our minds
to to you before receiving any other invitation than
that Of the two churches: but having now reeeived
yOur invitation appear before you by pastor and
committee, constrained TO decline, lest by our
acceptance should seem to ren0unce our conscien-
vctiOns and ~ withdraw solemn testimony
against the violation Of Christian liberty, courtesy and
equity which have characterized the calling OF this
Council and the stops which led to It, and lest we enoud
absh precedent fun Of danger 10 smaller churches
as encouraging irregular and unwarrantable proceed
ings on part of strong churches which the weaker
party light aferward by the force OF example, DO
compelled to c0nd0ne. We are not responsible for the
errors which been committed In the treatment or
this Church the calling OF this Council aud we
are not willing to cover them with our consent.
BY order Of Plymouth Church.
+. M. EDGERTON, Moderator.
THOMAS q. SHEARMAN, Clerk.
Brooklyn March 25 1874.
close Of the reading OF this document there was
long, repeated and strenuous applause.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-26

A commission appointed by the Government
~ perm 10 ascertain the quality and quantity OF certain
gnano found the mainland has reported that II nnds
onauo enough 20 pay of tho foreign debt OF Peru
amouDtn1 to about a36OO000 at place called Pavilion
de pea: 10 estimated the quantity Of good guano at
100000 tons; 2Oo,eO more were al folnt lhpo- hna
more at other places Signs were also discovered
thai guano bad been regularly dug OUT " Tue ancient
IgJian Inhabitants vi Peru
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
ANOTHER GOVeByMENT zRIcKsTER

TIKI ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES OF PRANK JOHNSON.
INSPECTOR OF CLOTHING AT THE PHILADELPHIA
ARSENAL.
rFnox rHR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF riH raTnurs)
PHILADELPHIA, March 5.-For several months
an Investigation into affairs Of the clothing depart
mt Of the Philadelphia Arsenal has been pending
before Col D. b. sacke Inspector General OF the Army
specially detailed BY the War Department for that
purpose. The present Inspector Of Clothing Frank
Johnson who has large powers In the granting of
tracts the condemnns of work. and the Of vslua-
President Grant at the solicitation OF Senator Cameron.
Feb D. 1871 supersedng Inspector Campbell. who had
held the post with honor for Is 20 Several Of
weeks age came forward and made distnct charges
agansl johnson, alleging that he had required them
sign pay rolls for $54 each IN bold, large hands"
mems account when they received only women's wages,
patches OF clothing without reason that he took the
time OF the Government employees and applied 10 10
work some nfty capes which he subseqne ntly gave
70 poor newsboys and had the "charity" psraded At
large through the local newspapers that he had his
own uniform and bedding made by the Government
tailors In Government time.
In giving ths false payroll johnson Instructed the
women 10 Sign only tue initial letters OF their nrst name
signer, evidently wishing n 10 DO understood by the
Government dsbursing officers that men bad done ser
vice and thus drA ing mems wages. IL appeared
also that he wanted ali these
Rodgers his superior officer who has nst been sSsgned
to tho station and Is stGousy engaged la feEreung cut
fraud the conduct OF this important department. To-
Sacket has investigated these aud ether
charges Of rregularty not Of fraud aud nnds them
substantially borne out by the facts and bas sent
his report 10 the War Department TO that effect
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
FOREIGN NEWS.

MEETING OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
Mr. BRAND REELECTED SPEAKER OF THB Bousn
OF CoMMoNs-PARIIAMENr TO ADJOURN TO
MARCH 10.
LONDON, Thursday, March 9, is7&
The new Parliament assembled to-day.
The opening proceedings in the Chamber of Peers
formal and uninteresting
Ia the House of Commons, Mr. Henry Chaplin.
Conservative, proposed and Lord Cavcndish sec
onded a motion that Mr. Henry Bouverie Brand.
Speaker of the last House, be declared Speaker OK
the present House. After eulogistic speeches tho
motion was unanimously carried. Mr.. Percy Her
bert congratulated tho Speaker in behalf OF the
absent Ministers, and Mr.. Gladstone rendered him
the compliments Of the Opposition.
The swearing of members then began. Mr.. Glad
stone was most warmly received by the Liberal
members when he entered the hall and took his seat
on the front Opposition bench,
The search Of the Parliament Building which has
been customary since the discovery OF the Guy
Fawkes Plot, made this morning before tho
assembling of the Lords and Commons.
1t is said that Parliament will adjourn TO tho
10Th of March.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
THE DISTRICT INVESTIGATION.
ExAMINAyION on CONTROLLER BAKER BY IIlE
SPECIAL CoMMrTrEE-wuY THE SCHOOL TEACH
EKs HAVE NOT BEEN PAID.

ry,,,tNAyIoN on CONTROLLER BAKER BY THE
SPECIAL coMMrrrBE-wuY The SCHOOL TEACH
ERs HAVE NOT BEEN PAID.
10y TELEGRAPH TO Tnr TReUsEl
WAsutNGToN March 5.-The Special Committee 30
investigate the affairs of the District Of Columbia
examined but one witness to-day, Mr. Baker, the
Controller of the District Treasury. The objective
polnt of the inquiry was TO point out the
exact condition of the school fund, and why
il ls that the teachers Of the District
have received no money since the first OF last Sep
tember so that az Mr. George f. Hoar said in the
House the other day, they are now without shoes.
The members of the District Government land the
newspapers here which support III assert that the
reason why this class Of the District creditors
have had TO wait 70 long for their pay
is that property-owners in the District have not
Maid their taxes, OF, in other words that II the
memoralists who all large tax payers, were not
delinquent there would be money enough on hand
to pay the teachers what is due them. They also
assert that the school fund has been overdrawn
$4,000 The testimony Of Mr.. Baker showed:
First: That there were no delinquent taxes for the
present year the taxes for this year rot becoming
due until the first of July next If any citizen pays
IN advance he is allowed three-fourths of one per
cent month rebate The charge, therefore, that
the delinquency of taxpayers makes 1t mpossb bic to
nav the school teachers what s due them on this
years salary s false since OF this years taxes
are vet due but many citizens of the District take
advantage of the rebate offered and pay mp in
advance NO that there has been received
on account of the school fund this year,
Sl31 gj6. OF this about two-thirds ap-
propriated TO pay teachers salaries, 90 that
in round numbers the amount of money
that has this year been available for the payment of
teachers salaries is about $4,000. The monthly
salaries of the teachers of the District stated
at $500. which il probably too high, and only
two mouths salary has been paid dur
inp the present fiscal year, about $4,000
of this fund remains to he accounted for. What
has been done with this did not appear III the ex-
animation to-day, but from some remarks that Mr..
Baker made il is inferred that it has principally
been used 10 pay debts of the schools for the last and
former years Such a disposition OF II was, OF
course illegal and irregular, ar no claims
ought 10 be paid out of tins years fund thu. dd not
arise this year. In other we:as. ii there was a de
fciency last year 10 ought ~ have been specially
provided for and not paid out of the fund yet aside
by law for the support of tho schools for this year.
The examination to-day did not show any dls
honest use of the school money but 10 did show that
the District Government have been mlsrepTesent
inc the facts aud have used the school money col
ected since July Last FOR oiho' purposes than the
payment OF the school expenses foi the car'ent
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
PROPOSED ABROGATION OF THE MOIETl
SYSTEM.

IHR CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE AGREE TO A BILL
ADVOCATING The SYSTEM OF FEE, MOIETIEs,
AND PENALTIES.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsEl
WASHINGTON, March 5.-The following bill,
although short one has good deal of meaning IA IT,
Il was originally presented several months ago by MI
Merriam and referred TO the Civil Service Committee,
where IL was amended. II considered by the Com
lnitee to-day who decided 10 report II 10 the House
with a favorable recommendation. The bill II IN tho
hands OF Mr. W0Odford, who will report II ia the first
opportunity. Among other good results that would
follow It's passage would be the abrogaon OF the present
mschIeyous and oppressive system OF fees mooties,
aud penalties to such people as Detective Jayne IL
would also do away with the habit OF bus ing family
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
SECOND DEFEAT OF THE FRAMING BILL.
A DESPERATE EFFORT TO RESUsClTATE TIE PACKER
BuII-MR. BUTLER AND HIS FRIENDS foILED-
SPEAKER BLAINE's OPPOSITION.

A DESPERATE EFFORT TO RESUsClTArE TIE PACKER
BuI.-MR BUTLER AND HIS FRIENDS BOILED
SPEAKER BLAISE's OPPOSITION.
IBY TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUsg.l
WASHINGTON March 5.-The attempt to resuscitate
the moribund frankng bill to-day came TO a most
lame aud impotent conclusion. After three hours
struggle the House found itself exactly where it
started. except that the bill, having been second
time rejected cannot again be reconsidered and lay
now be said to be dead aud buried Mr.. Sbanks
made his motion to reconsider the vote whereby the
bill was rejected last week, and in spite of "a vigor
GUS opposition, the motion successfully fought
through to final yote and prevailed By l2l Yeas "
lO6 Nays. Mr. Buffers active proselytng for
votes was noticeable feature of the
contest. The reconsideration brought the
beaten Packer bill again before the House for
action Mr. Shanks moved to send 1t back to the
Committee which involved instructions to report
the Butler bill back substitute. Everything
appeared to be going on swimmingy for the frank
ers The previous question was seconded by vote
of l02 to ~ and the main question ordered by ~
Yeas TO ll2 Nays.
At this point the Speaker decided that IL the mo-
ton to recommit with instructions lost the vote
would come directly upon the original bill. There
upon "a majority Of Buffers recruits stampeded un-
willing to swallow much of the old franking abuse
as his bill contained The motion to recommtwas lost
Yeas, 45: Mays, ls5. The roll was Immediately
called on the passage of the Packer bill. Mr.. Butler
with small personal following. repeated his move
of last week and voted against the bill. thus taking
his revenge on the members who would not support
his bill because they thought IL went too far by
killing the one they wanted TO pass. The vote was
Ill TO 40 so the bill was again rejected, aud the
subject disposed Of for the present at least
Ii IN said that Speaker Blaine used his influence
10 defeat the BILL and that his opposition, expressed
IN conversation with the members had much Ia do
with electing is rejection. He referred TO the fact
gress for the repeal Of the franking privilege, not
single had been presented asking for its resto
uon IA any form.
iRessII' R<lO'i VI CosgoRa, fresssaJs Sss sesa Peal
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
TIE TICHBORNE CASE.

JEAN LUIg COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. wiiNEss FOR
THE CLAIMANT HoPELEs5LY SICK
LONDON, Thursday. March o, 1874
Jean Luie, the claimants witness m the
Tlchborne case was to-day fully committed for trial on
the Charge OF perjury Large crowds flied and sur
rounded the In the expectation OF seeing The
claimant himself on this OCCASION but the latter not
allowed to appear in the court.
Andrew Boge, the old negro servant o. the Tithhorns
family and one OF the strongest witnesses for the em
ant has become hopelessly Ill since the verdict was
rendered against the latter.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS AT KEY wEsr-CORREsPONDENTY
ORDERED To LEAVE THE FLEET
KEY WEST, March 5.-The Wabash, Dos
patch, and Pints arrived to-day from Havana Admiral
Case. alter reading the New.York newspapers which
credited Commodore Parker with tho management OF
the neet eyoutioDs, made general sgnsl that ell ~
porters be required to leave the neet All tLe CORE
spondents thcreupon left immediately.
NAVAL ORDERS.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-Chief Engineer J.
@ A. ger has been detached from special dasy ~
Key West and ordered TO Philadelphia inspector Of
coal vice }. L. Vane.in ordered " tie fbiisdelpbiA
kasy-NArI
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
THE CIVIL WAR IN SPAIN.
LoNnoN. Thnrsday. March 3, ls7l

PURPOSES OF DON CARLOs--HE WILL BE CROWNED
KING OF SPAIN on OBTAINING POSSESSION %
BILBAO.
LoNDON, Thursday. March Q, 1874
special dispatch to The Times from
Bayonne contains the following intelligence, obtained
from CarlIs sources Don Carlos has announced thath
Is not his intention to impose contribution npon tho
population Of Bilbao when that place IS taken On bis
entrance into city he viii proceed to the C'th'dfa
and be crowned King OF Spain. he viii swear to sup
por. the liberties OF the people. and viii constitute
Government with Gen. Euo'as Presdent OF the 'o"ne'
An appeal will be made the foreign Powers 70 recoa
nze the begerency of the Carlists He Will declare
the spauards exempt from allegiance to any other Gov
ernment than his own. He will draw S,o000O ia lhs
first installment OF loan previously contracted.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
THE FAMINE IN INDIA.

ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS or TIE DISTRESS ~
EASTERN rIRHoor.
LONDON. Thursday, March Q, ls71
DISPATCHES from Calcutta report that the
distress among the famnestricken people In Eastern
Trhoot is increasing. In village alone eighteen per-
sons have etaryed TO death within the past four days
The number OF applicants for employment on the Gov
ernment relief works has increased from 1860 " 1900
within a week.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
THE INVESTIGATION OF TIE MolErY
QUESTION.

THE INVESTIGATION OF TIE MOlErY
QUESTION.
gmR CASE OF PHELPS, DODGE Co-A STATEMENT
BY WILLIAM K DODGE-How THE GOVERNMENT
sPIKs PROCEED IN THEIR WORK - ENDEAyoRs
10 TERRFy THEIR VICTIMS - GEN. BUFFERS
THREAT TO RUIN PHELPS, DODGE a co-PUK-
THBR REMARKS BY MR.. HYDE.
toEsIBAL PRESS DIsYATCHl.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-The Committee on
Ways and Means resumed It's session on the moiety
question this morning. The persons present from New
YoTk were Jackson g. Schultz d. c. Robbins, John Aus
un Stevens, 4. b. Eaton, and Cepbas Branard, repre-
sentiDg the Chamber OF Commerce. There also
Present. In addition 10 those previously mentioned
John ID. Jones' Wm. II. Lee. JOSIAH q. Low aud Samuel
u Babcock.
Benjamin =. Nourse, representing the Boston Board
d Trade, after few preliminary remarks az 10 the
pupose OF bls appearance before the Committee, IN
connection with change In tho Custom lava. suP
fested thst ~ the nrm Of Phelps Dodge Co. had
AssAsd bers wac but Jigbt that MI DVQse should
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
THE AsHANTEE EXPEDITION.

CONFrRNAuoN or THE REPORTS OF BRITISH suc-
CEssEs - THE KING TAKEN A PRISONER 10 sfh
GARNET woLsELEY'S HEADQUARTERS
LosDoS. Thursday. March 9, is7i
Dispatches have at last arrived from the Gold
Coast fully confirming previous reports oi victory
and dispelling the fears which were entertained Tor
the safety of the expedition. The Ashantee King
finally surrendered himself into the hands of tho
British troops, and was prisoner at SiI Garnet
Wolseleys headquarters.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
RELIGIOUS RIOTS IN EASTERN POLAND.


The correspondent at St. Petersburg OF Tho
oil Sses writes under dato Of the 1sth OF February
that serious rotng has occurred In Eastern Poland In
consequence Of the closing OF the churches by order OF
the Government At one place the disorder sress
mat the military was allied and fred the not
ers killing and wounding 70 persons
New-York tribune., 1874-03-06
BRAZIL. AND THE ARGENTINE REpuBLIc.
WAR nETMEEN IIEM nIMINENr-MIIITAhY pkErA-
I2ArIt)Ns

BRAIIL AND TIE AKGLNTINE kETUbTI''
WAR BETWEEN THEM DiMINENr-MlIITAhY phEIA-
RArIONs.
LISBON. THURSDAY. March 9 Is1t
The Brazilian mail steamer from Rio Janelro Feb
has arrived.
The probability Of war with the Argentine States.
on account OF the new Iusurrecton in Paraguay.
increasing and there a general decline of values
in consequence. Troops and vessels going for
ward TO Paraguay.
At Buenos Ayres the elections we're il progress.
and were attended with intense excitement. Troops
were being dispatched TO various points on tho
frontier and war with Brazil was looked upon as
liable to break out at any moment.
Munitions were arriving from the United States.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-27

ENGLAND vs., lRELAND.-Last night at the
Institute Hall there was quite an assemblage
OF persons o listen at the eloquent speaker
Rey. Father Sheehey of Ireland. The subject
English rule and Irish Discomfort" seemed
familiar to the speaker as he handled il in a
very mastery manner. The audience at time.
became quite enthusiastic at his Dortraying
the glories of the Emerald Isle Ills theory
OF freeing the irish nations from British rule,
was an appeal TO arms and held that, that was
the only method which could break the chains
that now bind Ireland These remarks seem
ed to meet the approval of the audience ,iudg-
lng from the vim from which they gave hearty
applause.
The speaker stated that the travelling pano-
rama shows which professed to exhibit life in
Ireland was as far as he was able to ascertain
incorrect
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-27
Gable Notes.

Several Madrid new spapers accuse MIR
Cushing, The American minister. of being
present at a banquet given by the opposi-
ton deputies, including Figueras and Cas-
must be ignorant OF European diplomatic
usuages as well as the significance of cer-
tain names.
The diplomatic relations between Spain
and New Mexico were resumed Monday, by
presentation TO Marshal Serrano at Madrid
of the credentials OF eneral Corana as min.
lister from tho latter country.
The Republican candidate for the French
Assembly in ,he department of ISieyre will
contest the seat of Bourgoing, Eonapartist
who was declared elected.
NJ. Bourgoing, member elect from The
department of Nlevre, has gone To Chisel-
hurst 10 pay homage la the ex-Emperor
EncenIe.
The Pope has nearly recoverd f-om his
recent illness.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-27
For the Delaware Glzctte.
Or. SWithin Chandler for Congress-.

MR.. EDlToR:- Pardon mo for presuming
TO encroach upon your space, but lew
words IN regard to tho congressional noni-
nation, wonld not at this time be Bmiss.
Who is moro fitting tor this responsible pc
sition than Dr. Chandler? lie would rep
resent his State with ability, anu make a
true aud conscientious Official. With all
questions oil constitutional law he is thor
oughly converSant, and he would not prove
a mere ,cypher in The hour. Such men es
DIR. Chandler are needed at Washington;
his presence III Congress would ba n con-
stant rebuka to the creiit mohiier thieves
and salary grahbers who have ruled there
so long. Let all good voters, who desire To
sec the state well represented, agliate tins
matter aud use their utmost endeavors To
secure this most excellent nomination, and
the voters ~ Delaware VIII rainy II neAt
November.
br. Chandler is hot so, king OH 't, but IL
nominated wlii tato the heid aud canvas
tho stale \ ID
May 18th, ia
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-27
A Delawarean Disgraces his State.
From tha New Orleans Picayune, MAY -.
y Model Carpct-Isa1ger.

IN th2 New oIltdls iCdS uuts MAY
y Model Carpct-ISa11er.
The principal agent IN getting up tie
Grant parish trounle, aud The main witness
relied upon hY the United States District
Attorney in the prosecution now gong on
ia the United States District Court, is one
r. c. Register, " no claimed 10 10 the legal
Judge of lbat parish, in behalf OF whom the
coniiIct bet cen tho " hlia aud coiored reo-
pie was brought about.
Day before Yesterday Ra4 4lster gavo his
testimony in the case and on the cross-eX,
animation furnished the following aulobi-
ographical sketch, " hlch wa think gives
MIN a right to stand oonspcously forth a.
one OF the most active and adventurous oi
the tribe that have produced all the troubles
between the white and colored IN this
State:
"I was .Iuige OF Giant parish, never
studied law; used t1 he "A dc ective, before
that a tanner. ] went to ColiaX from New
Orleans, came here from Shreveport
left Shreveport in hurry. because | was
afraid To STAY there, went To ShreVe port from
Anderson, Texas, went there from Arkan'
So lived before that in South Carolina,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, brooklyn, West
chester, Peru, Chill New Granada. | was
born in Delaware"
This adventurous and migratory individual
has not yet reached middle ago, and yet ha,
managed, in the course Of ten or twelve years
10 pursue the several occupations Of detective
tanner and tourist, and TO reside in no less than
five different nationalilies,l in four Of the chic
cities and in seven Of the States oi this Union,
not including his native States of Delaware, con
Guiding his career Mt ColtaX hv melting the
nesroo. 10 armed organiltttonn- a tosSa coattt
tus and when the fght. became very brisk one
hurried 10 Orleans for reinforcement5, leaving
the poor to be slain in the trenches
which ht al order 10 be constructed.
Our f. a-ci D. N other States haye only
to read Il t5.l ien Of this man 10 comprehend
the foil = u i u real cause Of all the conflicts
and tfoun VIII ch have arisen in this State be
tween the races.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-27
For tho Gazette.
(';ty lNinnnrcs

Ia an official stataMent The Flnanco
concerns OF the city of Wilmington, Tor me
year 1870, the Finance deht II given at s43',
go. In Tho statement Httdc It JCR ddYs ago
10 the City Council, II was shown that on
the first Of January, 1874 the citv liabilities
were Ss30,904.
This is n very a-ming picture, ny IL
shows that in the short space oi JoW years
the city debt has been increase S392,9ol
approaching one hundred per cent.
What has the city 10 show for this .rrot-
nous ex pendture? HES tho city incTea sed
one hundred per cent. in W, alth, pep la
tion and morality in the last four vears?
a. Il. &.