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The New York herald., 1875-10-26
WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON oct. Is, 1875
usuRY UNDER THE NATIONAL BANK LAw-DE-
cIsIoN or THE NEW York COURT OF APP
PEALs REVERsED-THE ANTICIPATED EFFECT
ON THE MONEY MARKET.
An important decision, ono having direct bear
ing on the money market was rendered to-day by the
United States Supreme Court Judge swayne reading
the opinion in the Of the Farmers Mechanics
National Bank Of Buffalo, against Doering. The case
came up here the appeal OF the plaintiffs from the
decision OF the Supreme Court Of New York State,
which non-sued them in an endeavor to recover the
principal OF note which they had discounted at usur
rate OF interest for the defendant The total
Of he usury was only few dollars, which
paid In OF the legal discount OF seven per cent
Under the ciyilcode Of New York both principal and
interest in usurious transaction are forfetabe and
the usurous lender is also punishable under the crim
nal code for misdemeanor But the penalty for usury
prescribed in the National Bank is altogether differ
and much less sevcre-hat is there forfeiture
Of principal at all; but the borrower, who has paid
than the legal rate, may refuse TO pay tho in
tercs when 1t falls due and in case the usurous in
terest has been taken of in advance, may in
action for debt twice the amount of interest so
charged and deducted This variance between the
national and State laws has been a mooted subject
for long time in financial circles the
national banks believing that the former law
the latter at least in transactions which they were
concerned and that they might practise usury without
greater penalty than that of the interest stipulated
IN the usurous transaction. The decision to-day is in
their favor on this point the United States Supreme
Court holding that they amenabe to the laws Of
the United States and not subject the jurisdlc
ton Of the State in the matter Of forfeiture of the
principal OF such loans. The Farmers and Mechanics
Bank can, therefore, compel Deering pay tho prn-
cipal Of his note
The settlement Of this question is going to have an
important effect upon the money Market and in the
Of New York city and Wall street will hush
up the cry for the repeal of the usury
laws for the that in times of monetary strn
gency, the national banks will take the risk of lending
money at higher rates than seven per cent through
trustworthy and honorable banking houses, and thus
defeat oil speculative Vaccinations and combinations
for the locking up Of money As long the principal
Of such loans was in jeopardy the national banks
afraid to interfere. But that they can at most
lose only the interest and then very rare instances
the long looked for solution Of steader money market
is believed to be reached in this decision Of the Su-
preme Court to-day. which, in view of it, is a vir-
tual repeal Of the usury laws.
The New York herald., 1875-10-26

Had Mr.. Booth performed Hamlet indiferently well
there would certainly have been disposition
70 excuse his faults account Of his mis-
fortunes But he gave no occasion for indul-
gence On the contrary, he played Hamiet as
never saw him play Il before. The irreguaIity of
his acting every familiar with the theatre must
have observed, aud be especially unequal in Hamlet
Sometimes the performance Is fun Of feeling; others
y Is purely mechanical Last night MS acting full
OF inspirations he felt the truth and the
feeling OF the character and delivered them
with exceptional power. The nrst soloquy
20 that this too, too cold flesh would melt was finely
read and the beautiful passage II have Or late but
wherefore, knew mott lost all my mirthn = was given
with exquisite feeling He caught nearly all the moods
Of Hamlet perfectly and these readings aboundcd in
passages of natural emphasis sometimes startling
in their reality The scene where the King retrcs TO
the oratory 10 pray properly kept in the play by
Mr. Booth, and the soliloquy, he gave H. was key
to the purpose Of Hamlet When Polous IS slain the
the cry with which Mr. Booth uttered the
words us It the King?n electrical effect which,
like fash Of lightning, illuminated the whole char
acter Ono Of the finest clements OF Mr.. Booths
Hamlet is its gentleness, and last night this was
profoundly expressed in all the changing
moods ~ must be cruel only to be knd'
might have been universal explanation
OF his manner There Is Hamlet who does not insult
Marcellus call Polonus calf to his face treat
ophela rudely nor roughly abuse the Queen, and who
is Prince with the spies Rosencrantz and Guilden-
stern, and gentleman with the King
When the curtain had fallen on the last act Mr. Booth
made brief speech, thanking tho audience for their
reception Of him and assuring them that he would
always cherish their uniform kindness toward him.
He touched on his experiences in Tweny-thrd street.
adding that though unsuccessful he could be grateful
as he felt he had to bc now that he was com
mencing life anew
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
EDWIN BOOTH AS HAMLET.

Edwin Booth had immense reception last night
The Fifth Avenue Theatre was crowded with audi
ence eager to welcome him after bis years. absence
from New York and after an accident which
had at one time threatened him
from the stage forever. When he appeared the
applause was instantaneous, electrical universal
There bounds TO this spontaneous
enthusiasm, which showed how strong is Mr. Booths
hold upon the public Of New York Such moments
repay actor for long years Of toll and suffering Of
envy and jealousy, and tho tumultuous welcome which
shook the building last night have convinced the
that the magnetic bond between his genius and
the public appreciation is still unbroken He was re-
called to the stage during the nrst act after the frs
of Horato with Hamlet he was called before
the curtain at the end OF the rst and the second
called three times the end OF the third act and ap-
plauded continually throughout the play OF the sin
cerity Of this reception there doubt galleries
parque and boxes competed with each other in their
welcome.
The accident TO Mr.. Booth docs not Interfere with
hts acting 1t sad, however to see his loft arm
hanging moonless at his side In the FIRST act he sup
ported it in the folds OF his robe and in the second
hung heplessly. And yet perfect in the art o
gesture is Mr. Booth, that II the spectator
had been previously unaware Of the accl
dent they would not have known n BY an,
Wanl oi grace ~ eho actOI. no maae one arm 90 q
far as dozen arms OF ordinary actors Briareus him
self could not have done boter IL is for this reasoi
that say that hho mistoBtune did not inter
Care with the acting called forth all Air
Booths Invention, II is true; but the wonderful
wealth Of gesture ho revealed with ono arm aon
might be compared TO tho performances Of Pagann
on single string Of the violin OF the grace Of motio
and the statuesque beauty Of attitude, Mr.. Booth is
master. Tic used his LOFT hand TO hold tho re
corder, and after his triumph over physca
dfsablement in the fencing last nigh
| we believe he could play Romeo on crutchcl
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
RACING IN ENGLAND.

FIRST DAY OF THE NEWMARKET HoUGHToN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. THE WINNER OF THE
CRITERION STAKES.
LONDON Oct. 25, 1875
This was the first day Of the Houghton Meeting at
Newmarket The great feature was the race for the
Criterion Stakes. This is commonly looked
forward TO with great interest from
the fact that many Of the Derby horses for the next
gear make their nrst appearance the occasion In
Chls aspect the to-day quite important the
tg8 favorites being beaten while an outsdcr'' (Can-
ycnnid came In FIRST
THE HETTING.
The betting before the start TO on Springfield
2 10 against Laramlse and TO against Clanronald
or the Gfty horses entered only six appeared the
starting post
SUMMARY.
NEWMARKET, ocT 25 ls75.-The Criterion Stakes, OF
80 sovs each 20 forfeit for year olds; colts LOO
lbs and nIIies lis lbs the winner Of 500 SOW sweep
stakes with ten subscribers to carry lbs Of two such
stakes lbs extra; winner Of any other sweep
stakes value 200 sovs not having less than ten sub
scribcrs TO carry two lbs extra; Criterion course,
six furlongs (aity suescrbersl.
Lord Iasccllcs Canronald.
Mr. j. II Houldsworths Springfield .......-........
~ Desvigncs' b. l. La Tamsc, by harksman, out OF
Tapestry bred in France ........'..'.....'.....,
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
FOX AT BOOTHS THEATRE.

That merry monarch Of mimicry, Mr.. George L. Fox,
after brief absence from the city boards has made his
bow again before his laughing subjects Al Booths
Theatre last evening he appeared, introducing in
remodelled and amended form the old familiar
favorito "Humpty Dumpty" with all its attendant
attractions Pantomme il is true, is associated with
the approach of the Christmas holidays what
querulous mortal will complain If it sooner3 The
audience assembled to enjoy it last evening and the
warmth Of the reception accorded II, bespoke
passive welcome And why should this not be so
Have we not the same right to enjoy now, while it is
yet tho early autumn, in mdwnter,
the peculiar eccentricites OF clown and pantaloon
the restless amours of Harlequin and Columbne2
Moreover must consider that with special prep
aration II Is ushered N. The scenery Is fresh from
the hands Of Mcssrs. William Voegtlin and Matt
Morgan. The dresses are new and the mechanical
rangementsan important consideration in the produc
tion OF pantomime-are very effective 1t futile
to attempt to follow Humpty Dumpty in his nightly
flights The liberty egitmately allowed TO this sort of
entertainment invites the marvellous To IL belong those
sudden transitions that the delight OF the nursery
a wonder and charm TO childhood But the panto-
mime is not solely relied on for diversion. There
startling acrobatc exhibitions, introducing numerous
corps OF performers minstrelsy of light and geefu
sort; suggestions Of Centennial tendency repre-
sented by juvenile parade and tableaux dancing
and other attractions, all concluding with brill
liant transformation scenes. 1t was late before
night but when he shall have settled down
in his quarters and made himself at home he will
doubt permit his young admirers to retire
reasonable tmc-and his old ones too. Mr. Fox well
supported; his associate as pantaloon is Mr Robert
Fraser, evidently practced and clever performer
The other chief actors equally well suited to their
parts. Little Todd young acrobat excited general
approval by his eccentric and really clever contorons
The New York herald., 1875-10-26

give these Indians the protection which they 50 much
need
The trouble with them, as has been often stated BY
this Office, Is the disposition which has prevailed la
years past 20 swell the number of that class or people
known as Indians not taxed al the expense 81 their
citizenship and Of all natural rights in order
70 furnish larger and privileges for any
other race or class 0f people who are fortunate
enough 10 be recognized American citizens and
who thus are enabled 70 into possession Of the
lands which these people and their ancestors as c
zens of Mexico improved and cultivated from genera
tons ago, and 70 which, by every consideration Of
ural right, they would be justly entitled 10 day But
their natural rights now debarred BY the legal
ership and IN some cases, actual occupancy, OF the
more fortunate aforesaid American citizens. The
remedy Is 70 secure possible sufficient appropriation
to purchase small patches OF land here and there IN
the vicinity Of their present homes larger tract 70
0e divided into small patches for individual ownership
and thus provide way by which these poor can
stand once more upon their soil and start again TO
live for themselves
This matter will be treated Of In my annual report 10
the Honorable Secretary Of the Interior, in which
shall again urge the necessary action by Congress for
he protection and relefof the Mission Indians Of Lower
California
Very respectfully, your obedlent servant,
EDW. +. SMITH, Commissioner.
d. L. PEEL Esq, Los Angeles, California
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Mr. j. Fl. Ketcham, Commissioner Of the District OF
Columbia is staying at the Fifth Avenue Hotel Bishop
Robert Harper Clarkson Of Nebraska; Rev DR.. Miller,
Of Philadelphia and Rev. DR.. Brainard, Of Auburn,
N. Y are at the ST. Nicholas Hotel Professor David
Swing, OF Chicago has taken up his residence at tho
Hoffman House. Medical Director Samuel Jackson,
United States Navy, is quartered at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel Rev. Or. Jackson of Maryland. IS registered at
the New York Hotel Assistant Adjutant General Ed
ward r. Plat United States Army has arrived at tho
Clarendon Hotel Paymaster Edward May, United
States Navy, is sojourning at the ST. James Hotel.
Judge Charles Mason OF Utica and Rev. Or. Richard
son, OF Bridgeport, Conn, among the late arrivals
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
GROSVENOR ON FINANCE.

The third Of series OF lectures the currency ques
on delivered under tho auspices ofthe New York Board
OF Trade given last night at tho Cooper Institute
by Colonel William NJ. Grosvenor OF St Louis. num-
Der Of distinguished gentlemen present, among
them Mr.. Peter Cooper and ex-Mayor opdyke, who
introduced tho lecturer
Colonel Grosvenor having been introduced delivered
a profound and eloquent address in favor or hard
money OF which the following is a brief synopsis
The greenback is our themo to night Born OF
struggle MAINTAIN the nations honor 1t nevertheless
bribes men to assal that honor. Created weapon
for the suppression 81 rebellion, mas M
nation may DO destroyed Fidelity TO honor
is the stone Of sound finance The well being Of
the people, tho prosperity Of every industry, the in
terests Of every man who onest living,
all nseparaby bound TO the national honor, and with
must stand or fall To place this truth in clear light
before the audience washe great object Of tho lecture
General Butler and Judge Kelley Imagine the green
back is dollar Their theories have no logical founda-
tSn whatever unless by the mere act Of printing the
UnltedsStates create dollar. This money said
Judge Kelley twas not TO be convertible into gold; u
never was TO bo reduciblc.n What then mean
tho words on the dollar itsnlf2 "The United
States will pay 70 bearer one dollar" rms
is . promise 70 pay certain quantity q g gold
\ protest Is known rs bankrupt Tho grecnback was
gwen hour Of extremity to save tho nations life
The honor OF the nation can, only DO maintained un-
tarnshed the greenback Is made good as the gold
The sreenback Is not onlya pledge in itself but SOL
emn pledges have bcen SGT up to fortify it.
1 TTho various acts of Congress pledgng
the redemption OF the dollar in gold were then
cited down to that which promises resumption OF
specie payments the lst Of January 1S7ol What
have we done to redeem these solemn plcdges2 Every
business knows that the longer he suffers pledges
to 90 unredcemed tho lower hs,credit will sink Fv,
years ago the grecnback worth ninety cents Fo
months past II has not been worth eighty-tw cents
The fact Is by doing nothing we undertook TO redeem
our pledges, TO grow up TO specie paymentsn Blu
instead OF growing up NO have been growing down
increasing debts, sinking capital in wild specuatons
Il Av and don
1 ing labor OF its earnings
General Butter and Judge Kelley protest that lbey
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
THE WEST INDIES.

THE TREASURY OF ST. DOMINGO BANKRUPT
SHOCKS OF EARTHQUAKE FELT-ARRIvAL OF
POLITICAL PRIsoNERs-A GOOD COFFEE CROP
IN HAYTL.
ST. DOMINGO, Oct O. 1875
Political affairs are Tranquil but the financial cond
tion dcplorable Secretary of the Treasury Amama
has indicated to Congress that the Republic is in
bankrupt condition.
Heavy shocks of earthquake have been felt through
out the island.
Thrtysix political prisoners, implicated in the late
riot, have arrived from Puerto Plata
ST. THOMAS, Oct 16, 1875
Affairs in Hayt satisfactory The coffee crop has
begun to IN, and is selling readily at Is a Is
cents.
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 1875
APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TO JUDGE WOOD.

WASHINGTON, Oct 25, 1875
APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TO JUDGE WOOD
RUFF.
The President has signed the commission of Alexan-
der s. Johnson, Of New York, to be Circuit Judge of
the Second Judicial District supply the vacancy oc-
casioned by the death of Judge Woodruff
ALABAMA cIAIMs-ACTIoN OF THE COURT OF
COMMISSIONERS.
In the Court Of Commissioners of Alabama Claims
to-day, in No 421, John c. Merrill OF San Fran
cisco for setting aside the judgment rendered
MED In the matter Of the ship Golden Eagle de-
stroyed by the Alabama February 81 1863 Tho follow.
ing of the and master were submitted
upon testimony and oral argument OF counsel Case
No 1863, Henry A. Barring, Abner H. Davis executors
of Edward Mott Robinson; case No 800, Charles H
Woodbury., ct al, executors of John A. McGaw; case
No. 456, Alonzo r. Howard, administrator; case No.
PSI, Edward A. Swift, master; case No. 364, G. p.
Bramhall vs.. the United States. Case on when the
Court adjourned.
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
ENGLAND.

ALARMING FLOODS IN LIEcoLNsHmE-THE
TRENT ovERELows ITS DASKs-GGEAr DAMAGE
DONE
LONDON, Oct 25, 1878
The E7enfH0 Standard publishes a special telegram
from Sheffield, which says that alarming rumors pre-
vail there about floods at Gansborough county Of Lin.
coin The River Trent overaowed It's banks during tho
night washing away railways II Is reported that the
damage Is enormous II also feared that there has
been some loss OF life.
LOSS or LIFE.
Thirteen persons perlshed BY the foods at Noting
ham and six al Burton Trent The floods are now
subsiding.
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
THE PRINCE OF WALES.

HE ARRIVES IN cAIRo-THE NIzAM OF RYDER
ABAD AGAIN DECLINES TO MEET HIM.
CAIRO, Oct 25 1875.
The Prince OF Wales arrived here today, having dis.
embarked from the Scraps at 1smaila.
LONDON Oct 25, 1875.
The Pail MaH Gazette publishes special telegram
from Bombay, which says that the Nizam Of Hydera-
bad, after all himself from meeting the Prince
OF Wales He pleads that he too unwel to undergo
the journey himself but will send deputation instead
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
THE EUROPEAN CORN MARKETS.

DAMAGE DONE DY THE LATE STORMS AND
FLooDs-sowINa RETARDED-THE CROP OF
1875 uNsATIsFAcToRY-PRIc GENERALLY
STEADY.
LONDON, Oct 25 1875
The Mark Lane Express Of to-day has the following
In It's regular weekly revew Of the British corn trads
tAnothcr week OF storms aud loods with great ex-
vent damage has further retarded the autumna SOW
ings Nothing could have been much worse for tho
rondton Of samples and the abundance Of foreign old
wheat TO be the chief security from wholesome
dread The know Of the crop q 1875 the less
satisfaction gives France about maintains her rates,
Belgium and Holland rather dcarer, Germany gen
srny Is very steady, but Dantzic higher Prices at
ST. Petersburg Vienna and In Hungary arc UNCHANGED y
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
SPAIN.

THE NUMBER OF TROOPS RECENTLY SENT TO
cUBA--sEvEN THOUSAND MORE TO GO.
MADRID Oct 25, 1878
The Epoca of thus city, says that addition to the
$4,000 troops sent to Cuba since the appointment of
valmaseda to the Captain Generashp the government
has determined to send further force of 1000 which
forms tenth part Of the last levy The executive au-
thortes Of Cuba have received directions purify tho
Cuban administration by punishing the authors and
.participators Of frauds, without distinction.
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Oct 26-l A. NJ
VAR DEPARTMEX

WASHINGTON Oct 26-l A. NJ
Probabilities
For the upper lakes the upper Mississippi the lower
Missouri and the Ohio Valley and Tennessee rising
barometer, northwest to southwest winds, cooler,
cloudy weather and snow rain, followed by clearing
weather west Of the Mississippi
For the Gulf and South Atlantic States stationary
temperature and pressure, southwest to northwest
winds and increasing coudiness with falling tempera-
ture and rain in the Southwest
For the lower lakes the Middle and Eastern States,
falling barometer, southwest TO southeast winds, warm
cloudy weather and rain followed by cold weather and
northwest winds on the lower lakes
cautionary signals continue lakes Superior, Michi-
gan, Huron and Eric, and ordered for Lake Ontario.
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
THE nIYMpIC

There good house last night at the Olympic and
the spectators enjoyed full programme, embracing
of the best variety attraction in the market
Professor Davis with his dogs still gvinghi pleasing
entertainment and the three Carlo brothers, in their
triple parterre, made quite hit Miss Alice Bennett
and the Worre sisters gave their musical selections,
and Wash Norton appeared in burlesque opera The
performance concluded with local drama entitled
"o'Mara, or the Man from Monaghan" that intro
duced the eccentrcities OF John Hart and Hugh Fay.
The popular favorite Miss Adah Richmond Will reap
pear next week.
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
THEATRE CoMIQuE.

The business at this popular variety entertainment
good usual and last night there full house The
programme introduces many old favorites including
John Allen, Cool Burgess John Wild and Master Bar
ney. Irwin Thomas the champion pedestal dancer
made his first appearance last evening and Miss Celia
Bertram also of the new attractions. The en-.
tertanmcnt concluded with the buresque entitled
''Was She Led, Did She Go Astrayn in which Cool
Burgess appeared the husband, and Mr.. George
Fortescue the wife, The latter is clever his busi
ness, and made quite hit
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
KAISER WILHELM.

THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY RETURNS FROM
ITALY.
BERLIN, Oct 25, 1875.
The Emperor William returned to this city to-day
from his trip to Milan
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
TONY PASTORS.

Tony PASTORS venture at No. 5s5 Broadway has
proved quite success business has been very good
ever since he opened. The programme introduces a
number OF clever artists, such Gus Williams T. NJ
Henger Sanford and Wilson, Weston Sisters, Blanch
Sewyn, Jennie Morgan and others. Mr.. Alfred Liston
made quite a in his performance musical
instrument which he entities xylophone. The
rnuyhOuL
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Abyssinia win leave this port op
Wednesday for Queenstown and Liverpool
The mails for Europe will close at the Post ONCE at
twelve O'Clock NJ
The NEW YORK Naturalization for Europe-wll be
ready at eight O'Clock in the morning
Single copies, in wrappers for mailing, six cents
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
Wnon'S MuSEuM.

Quite good audience assembled at this house last
night to witness the performance of Frank Frayne's
company in ''Si Socum." The excitement occasioned
by a reference in the 'sRiae Team" to the great
American-Irsh contest at Dollymount was very
amusing especially its effect upon the auditors in the
galleries. Shooting on the 'ould sodn and shooting
ostensoly at another on the stage are feats that
differ somewhat widely, yet the fun in the latter
appeared to be the most agreeable Altogether Isl
Socum" was very well received.
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
UNSER FRITZ.

THE CROWN PRINCE OF GERMANY AGAIN SAID
no BE COMING TO THE CENTENNIAL
LONDON, Oct 25, 1875
The Cologne Gazette reaflrms the statement that the
Crown Prince of Germany Will visit the Centennial Ex-
position at Philadelphia, and says the eghteen-gun
corvette Elizabeth will convey him TO America
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
RUSSIA AND THE CENTENNIAL.

RUSSIAN sPEcIALrIEs ALONE TO DE EXHIBITED.
LONDON Oct. 25, 1875
The Post says the Russian commission the Amer
dean Centennial has determined to limit the list Of
articles be exhibited to Russian specaltes which
little known abroad Nevertheless they confident
of making creditabe display
The New York herald., 1875-10-26
"A CITIZEN PRINCE.

PRINCE LEOPOLD PRESENTED WITH THE FREE
DOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON.
LONDON, Oct 25 1875
At a special meeting OF the Court Of Common Council
held in the Guildhall to-day Prince Leopold upon the
invitation Of tho corporation, formally took up the
freedom Of the city Of London 70 which he is entitled
by patrmony. After the ceremony the Prince was
entertained at dejeltner