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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12

NORFOLK, Va, June I1.-Captan Brown OF
the schooner j. C. arrived to-day in charge Of
iron safe OF the United States manOwar Cumberland,
which was into and sunk in Hampton Roads by the
Confederate Virginia in 1862. Divers had been at
work deck 10 years. having In view the recovery
this safe The fortunate man had only been at the
wreck As hours when hc found the safe buried iii three
or four feet Of mud Tie water at that place is 70 feet
deep By the explosion OF torpedo, the safe was
cracked, and II hnstcd deck few pieces Of
gold coin dropped out II Is generally believed that the
safe contained between 100000 and 100000 In gold.
II il estimated that than 100000 have been lost
by different persons in trying to recover this treasure
The safe and treasure belong 10 Capt Brown and o. H..
Maby of this city and Herbert Smith OF Detroit Mich.
While Capt. Brown was searching the wreck he came
across lcircd human body Ia perfect Of pres
ervaon. IL was unDurt by crabs fish, and the flesh
was extremely hard The Captain supposcs the body TO
be that of an officer, and he intends ~ Tor it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
FOREIGN NEWS.

TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE IN NEw-GRENADA.
SIXTEEN THOUSAND LIVES REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN
LOST.
HAVANA, June 11.-News has been received here
by way of st. Thomas of terrible earthquake In
New-Grenada. The destruction was greatest In tne
Valley of Cucuta, on the Venezuelan frontier: IL is
reported that 10000 lives were destroyed by the
calamity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
FOREIGN NOTES.

BERLIN, June 11.-An order has been issued
from the Imperial Chancecry prohibiting the circua-
ton OF copies Of The Catholic Gazette Of Baltimore for two
years, within the boundaries Of the Empire.
MONTREAL, June lit is considered doubt
fol whether the proposed nnon OF the Presbyterian
Churches viii be accomplished without the
law courts, of the members OF the Church Of
Scotland, led by the Rev Gavin Lang, propose taking
legal steps 10 protect what they consider their rights.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
DISORDERS IN SICILY.

aroRMY DEBATES IN THE ITALIAN CHAMBER OF
DEPUTIES ON A BILL FOR THEIR SUPPRESSION.
ROME, Friday, Juno IL, 1878
In the Chamber of Deputies there have been
violent debates over the Government Public Safety Bill.
which amends the for the suppression OF brgandage
and other disorders in Sicily and elsewhere. The Dill Is
approved by the Left The sitting tonight was abruptly
closed on account OF the disorder which the
discussion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
ARREST OF AN ALLEGED BOND THIEF.

PHILADELPHIA, June 11.-Tbis morning
Joseph Calvert alias Button joe" arrested upon
the charge Of being interested In the negotiation OF the
United States bonds which stolen IN the West The
arrest based upon affidavit of DR.. Melville, one Of
the accused parties in the Hit cases. who alleges that he
received from Calvert two registered bonds Of the United
States one for So, and the other for $4,000 which
he returned TO Calvert IL IL alleged these bonds
the fruits Of q robbery committed In Ohio and we're
originally In the name Of q Mrs. Scott.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12

ney-General Perrcpont concerning his action IN =.
premises relating to them many things which no wouio
not trust to writing The incidentally
called his attention to the complaint made against MIN
Bliss had prevented the Grand Jury from indictlns
New-York PostO official on the allegation OF Seams
newspapers. Col. Bliss made no explanation IuI."ca
than TO refer the Attorney General to bis old 70
. similar complaint made to Attorney General Miams
Col Bliss he would follow the course OF his immedia!o
predecessor, without further consideration OF uiosohs
Oomnlaint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
HEAVY pEpALcArroN IN CONNECTICUT.

Norwich, June lit was discovered to-
day that Charles c. Fuller President, and j. T. Mowry,
Treasurer, OF the Chaplin Paper Company, have alb
sconde leaving outstanding obligations to the estimated
amount of $4,000 the greater part of which 10 believed
Ia he I'm forged notes No bank and only individual
here Ia seriously affected by the frauds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
THE CARLIST WAR.

IMPORTANCE OF THE RECENT VICTORY OF THE IN
sURGENTs.
PARIS. Friday, June IL. 1875.
The Carlists claim that the victory OF their
troops the Mfonssts at Carnera was an important
one They say that 500 Alfonsst infantry and 300 cav
airy together with arms and stores, captured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
NJ OLLIvIER's DEFENSE OF HIS MINISTRY.

NJ. OLLIVIERS DEFENSE OF Ills MINlSIhI'
PRUSSIA SAID TO HAVE REALLY DECLARED WAR IN
1S7O-AN APPEAL To BONAPARIIsrs
PARIS, Friday, June IL, 1879
M. Ollivier's book, in defense of the ministry
OF which he was the head the breaking out OF the
war, has appeared 1t asserts that Prls-
STA by her insults really declared the war; His ministry
cannot be held responsible for entering upon the conflict
for the act unanimously approved by the Senate ana
Legislative Body. Nor is it responsible for the military
organization which the work OF years before 1t came
into power. NJ Olivier claims for his ministry that III
few months after it's organization. 1t had Gained the pub
lie mind and the authority Of the Government
without employing either corruption or intimidation he
publishes letter from the Emperor. written after the
fall OF the ministry expressing continued confidence
In conclusion, NJ Olivier urges the Bonaparists to
help the present Government, maintain peace ana re-
spect Constitution and, when the opportunity comes
for revising the Constitution then claim appeal to the
Plebiscituu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
A MOTHERS ATTEMPT TO DROWN HER CHILD.
On Thursday Mrs. Ellen McGOyern of Union

On Thursday Mrs. Ellen McGOvern OF Union
Ill., N. j., became intoxicated and IN the evening
seized her daughter Margaret girl five years Of age,
and threw her into rain-watcr ciscrn containing five
feet water Her actions attracted the attention Of her
negbOrs aud they drove her away from the cistein.
When they raised tho cover the child unconscious,
and was reslisciated with difficulty Yesterday Mrs.
McGOvcm arrested and committed to the County
jail by Recorder Morgan. ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
BOUNDARY BETWEEN ITALY AND SWIFT
ZERLAND.


A royal decree has been issued prOmulgating
o convention between Italy and switzerland which es-
tabshcs the boundary between the two countries in
cOrdance with the award Of the arbitrator Mr. Marsh
Minister of the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
THE PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITION.
MEASURES TO PROVIDE FOR GERMAN REPRESENTA-

TON.
BERLIN Friday. June IL. 1879
In the Federal Council yesterday the Presi-
dent OF the Imperial Chanceery submitted several votes
of supply the expense of proper representation
of Germany at the United States Centennial Exhibition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12

DRIFrwoOD, Penn, June 1l.-McKee Smith was
Killed in this place On the night OF the eth
iusI The murderer has not yet been captured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12

RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, Friday, June IL, 1875.
A railway accident occurred near Bath TO-
day by which several persons killed and injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12
DISTRICT ATTORNEY BLIss's VISIT TO WASH
INGTON,

WASHINGTON, June 1O.-District-A Attorney
Bhss Of EewYork at the Treasury Department Ior
more than four hours to-day business connected with
h,s oee including the Csnn and other important oaseA
lie had conversations with Secretary Brstow and Ator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-12

CUsTOMHOUsE INVESTIGATIONS OF GOODS.
The Custom house authorities wish to correct
any impression which may have arisen concerning the
connection of Altho Bergman Co. with the underva
uation of of lace The officers say that 1t
upon the recommendation Of the firm that all the
were sent to Public Store and that they gave every
distance In eating the matter AhOf, Bergman
Co we're not the importers but acted simply agents in
entering the goods Having suspicious as to the elarac
Ter of the Importation, they gave their views 70 the
borties and this resulted In the detention and seizure
OF the goods.
The Custom house officials pronounce the goods OF
Field Morris, Fenner Co., all right M far they have
gone and ordered the release Of about 100 out Of
1O7 cases detained
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-15
NOTES FROM THE CAPITOL.
DEN Observation-Disclosures
MONDAY.

MONDAY, February 18th. 7s75
nh oLARIoN desires to return T.. ..,,
tH ~ 'ne rresdlng officers of both Hopsns ~ ~
IT. secretary of the Senate. Clarl, ~
Of th. ana all of the officers and emnlove one
~ tne Legislature for the manv corrto' ees
e.s reporter has received durjnS tHo o 'esies
SESSION. at their hands. VIC en'ire
Of thn nini reducing the salaries of momhon.
VI 'ne Board of Supervisors TO thron C Jl,I
Pei uay was also passed; also in $500 uoliarS
''S'eSSorS' making their commissions e'' 10
ren.' on State tax; also to amend pei
G,r'Io'' to sale OF real estate decedents' ; l"
LIE most important hin that
,n,,,,..' 'o-u"y was bill to allow go 80
1ou"tieS (a6out half in the Stoto, certain
prisoners in jail on public road, - work
va "' considered atlength and is no, &C. 70
or engrossment. - no" ready s
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-15
CORRESPONDENCE.

JACKSON, FEBRUARY 5, 1875.
| To Hons. w III III IEson and THos .SpioAt
GENTLEMEN-We beg leave respect.
fully to request copies of your able
speeches on the Metropolitan Police Bill,
for publication. The consequences which
will result to the public from the passage
of the measures, we trust, will furnish
reason for this request.
Yours Respectfully,
j. W. STUBBs, j. M. WALKER.
q. q. HORTON, S. A. D. STEELE,
3. SToCKsTILL, T. L. MENDENHALL,
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-15

l,r, we nave no apology to offer for ~
speech space dn ,e occupied by Col. Tison,s
II On the Metropolitan Police R;u
r - an able exposition of one % Oil ~
by the r.; measures ever conceived
strife ' ona radical a managers to orpaniva
to w W. anu a, laWlessness in the State and
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-15
HOUSE.

local bills. u the morning OF
soia nc OIL to repeal the act to nroh;,,.,
,,.a1 VI intoxicating liquors in fnI,a 'I , Inc
n,itto ,0'oeo oy the Governorl n.y. WITCH
ee reported that the bin shon1, COM
fa.1 ,.ie veto. Messrs Sullivan oa.1 pass
A. favored; Mr.. Harris (coll u Eek
Ieyton moved. the previonS opposed'
nays. %. 'ne veto; yeas CT.
70 "a \ MBER of Senate bills wero NO.,
s.Join+n anu the following were no. "nu
TO usa tho;S "',oh lnstructing Conorass,ro,,
D." tneir influence in aid Of tho . 'Ssnleh
- tal h'llroad;" $40 POSTPONE either Iu'!ern
o. "nos IN Warren county 70 49,, 'ctloh
80 10 fix the time OF holds i 'Oth,
|oort In Perry county.n S circuit
4, LIE bill to amend the District
iequiring proceedings of S~, ~ int'ng
puDiiShed and requiring onIr .''orS c
70 De published. Mr.. w. q" "o- i
root l De placed on its pasSano '"osed a
$780, Ics Sata that a bill repealing ~. M. b
on VI the law entirely HAD na ", loth) n
''eu to table; lost. And +t 'seu' and z
as Al, nays Al. anu Tie bill lost y
M vi several bills had been acted N
. h' lain Ccoi.) moved to reconsiao Upon di
~ "nich the bill was lost. NJ The an
" 'aoie lost, and the mot;o, ieeC &c,
,n 49,, was carried. Mr.. Street ma 70 re- at
- 'ne vote by which it was o,s eu 20 fire
h. passage: Mr.. Walker (col a' uefed the
,ple' On division, most of the moved the
If MS arose Mr.. Street, after the 0nored tiol
'"e white Republicans, mot;ono NAN Are
,ho .ne remaining colored memho menu MS litis
s saose up perceived it and dronnel' 10 TIVE
,n seats as If one of Ames' Gatli ppeu IN any
t taa IRE upon them, bat fina,l,, guns inte
aaai sn was INDUCED in by the no a,'er this
. s. an arose and the motion - i .'' The
% anS Yeas, 40; nays, 81 % table Gale
=. ae"i oi confusion the vote pnan nii "a majo
. ,I put and carried. Considera pJn the at V
, ~neh the yeas and NAYS were o,s con- were
e bill passed. were ordered this
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-15

of A .n oil introduced by Mr.. w.,.o
OF Acorn, to restrict the to~; walker,
t me Board OfCounty Supervisors power = OF +
~, 'le IN Tuch needed reforms recommsn . one OF
u the Taxpayers Convention 'i" ps by
II VIII eradicate crying abpse adopted
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-15

Inc Edwards Courier records the
murder OF four negroes by negroes in that
'i'inlty within the past week. Nineteen
t"entleths of the negroes who have lost
'nelr lives by violence since the war
nave been killed by their own race
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-15
JACKSON, FEBRUARY 5. 1875

I1bKEO1A II =, IOIO.
GENTLEMEN-Our remarks on the
Bill referred to were not delivered with
the expectation of publication but in
Difference to your views, we will place at
your disposal written copies as requested.
Very Respectfully Yours,
W. III. II. TIsoN,
THOs. SPIGHT.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-15

ooi' Metts, Senator elect from the Six
'een'n District, was elected by 636 major
ny over all opposition. The Radical
noninee received only 67 votes in tbo
whole district. ~ - 'lie
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-15

As an item for Pease, who charged in
the u. s. Senate, and has circulated
broadcast over the country, that the white
people of the State had abandoned them.
selves to lawlessness and crime, we have
copied from the Penitentiary Report, a
statement that out of three hundred and
| thirty-four convicts in that establish
ment but thirty nine were whites.
The report contains another item which |
that illustrious statesman might
study with profit. During the year
1874, seventy-one criminals were
pardoned out of the penitentiary
and turned loose upon society by
the Republican Executive, showing that
even such laws as are provided for the
punishment of crime are not enforced
nd that after all the expense OF trial +,
hu conviction, parties are not permitted 4
suffer the penalty imposed upon them v,
'r the punishment and suppression of
Wiessness. One-fourth of the convicts
ave received absoution in this way. And
Il this partisan ofthe State administra-
IN winch grants these indulgences and
ereoy encourages crime, presumes to del
arge prevalent lawlessness on the white tin
'Pie OF the State who are permitted my
nave but little voice either in tho Me
KING or the execution of the laws. of
Mississippi Democrat. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1875-1???, 1875-07-28
THE SUN.
Daily and Weekly for 1875.

The approach ~ the Presidential election
gives unusual importance to the events ami
developments Il 1875. We shall end.a,or
b. drscrihe them fully, faithfully and apar
lcsslv.
The weekly sun has now attained a cireu-
latiun Of over eighty thousand copies. H.
rrbdrr- are found in every State and Terri
tory, aUd a. quality l. well known 10 tho
putlh. We shall not only endeavur to keen
10 iully up g. the OLD standard. but Ia improve
AMI add "a i, variety and power.
Tho Weekly Sun will continue a. BE- "A
thorough newspaper. All the news If the
,hN vii BE- found la u, condensed when un-
important, n nll length when If moment.
AMI Away, We trust, treated Ia clear, In
ter'stng and instructive manner
II !. oar aim 10 make the Week., sun the
best family Newspaper ia the world II will
b" h'll Of entertaining and appropriate read
iug at every sort. bat will print nothing To
uh,nd the most delicate taste. n will always
contain the most interesting stories and re-
manocs II the day, carefully selected and
legihly printed
Tho agricultural Department Is promi-
ncnt feature In the Weekly, and it, articles
viii always be- found fresh aud useful IA the
farmer
Tho number of men independent In poll
ti,s y increasing and the Weekly Sun i
their paper especially II belongs a. no par
u, AMI ubsys ~ dictation. cont.nding for
principle, and Cor the election Of the beat
men. u exposes the corruption that dis
graccs the country and threatens the over
throw ~ republican Institutions II has no
fear of knayes. AMI s"eks no fasors from
their supporters.
The markets of every Kind and the fash
hons are regularly reportssl
The price ~ the Weekly Sun i one dol
lar year for a sheetof eight pages, and llfty-
siN columns. A this barely pays the expen-
ses of paper and printing. We are not able Ia
make any discount or allow any premium to
iricnds who may make special efforts io en-
tend It, circulation. Under the new Law,
which requires payment Of postage In all
the cost u prepaid postage added, i The rate
~ subscription. II y not necessary 81 get
up club m order to have the Weekly Sun
at this rate. Ahybody Who sends one dollar
and twenty cents will gct The paper postpaid
Cor year.
We have mn travelling agents.
TAe Vfekfw sna-Eight pages,
hity-six columns. Only Sn.1O postage
prepaid No discount from this rate.
The Daily sna.--A large four
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Daily circulation over 10000. All the
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Nl'ir,-. THE " RID.
n Park Raw. New York.
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II purely Democratic Journal and viii ct cnd,avor. place
The Democratic party power VIII advocate
"Ni,~~Ian- must rule Mississippi" II viii advocate immera-
uon to our State and win attempt forth history
h'rs~ourccs Of our county, and every effort to .lI
mp towns, schools, societies nd religious in.tiu
tons 1t will advocate he Interest,". of the
tanner, and ,iyt it, influence to h,ira al
vauccm,n,. THE DEMOCRAT will
oppose Eadcalism with al it,
strength, and 10 al that il can
to hurl from power the
party hati Gst-cn
stat, To
4, ruetug.
Mississippi Democrat. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1875-1???, 1875-07-28


IrnINTEH's rEt1ISIrAi rERs ToE 'R"rCu.
-. p.ll. -. A..
CAN'T q
Who never served = wear ~ ne
a. lI,.hl',ss uu' - -
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Who rasues fr,m Maine - P,ak u PIKE,
80 ~ III s... '.',.'t
"'' u. .,A
Nho s.spII'. '.trikg hsttles from afar,
.r -,
III, Bla,ksmih
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~ blacksmith.
y E r. i'al p" fle- ~ beer
Al . h'., i.A .rnsh' anil ,l"uts' Here (
h."
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II ONE PRICE TO ALL {,
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CBingham,ou Lesdler.t

lBinghamiou Leader(
ll'.c - our Democrats friend. who dc.
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LAND FOR SALE.

The following described tract OF land,
ia CorIan county, near Beanregard. 4
OlleTul for sale ~ a great bargain. via
An ot the southeast quarter Of section
thirty 0ess eighteen hcTesl lying In the
The north end Of said quarter section ami
the northeast quarter Of the northeast
quarter 81 section thiFty-one. ell IN tow a.
ship nine, north, range niue eat. contain
ing one hundred and eight 6-lO0 acres.
Title perfect. aud all taxes paid up 10 date.
w. w. BENNETT.
Agent Tor Owner.
llazlchuTst, Miss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-10
THE FIFTH-AVE. REPA VEMENT
THE GRAHAMrTE PATENT BETTER THAN STONE.

THE GRAHAMTTE PATENT BETTER THAN STONE
the gdftor Of The Tribune.
SIR: It is only to be expected that an in
terest that has grown rich and powerful or the tax
payers OF this city Will not allow this community TO rid
itself OF the stone nuisance without effort, and Will
resort TO any method and any statements to sustain
itself The supervision OF the pavement the Worth
monument IL referred 10 in communications published
in to-day's TRIBUNE with vehemence that leaves no
Doubt "a 10 deep taken by the writer's the
success failure OF pavement that bids fair to
place, Its merits alone, the stone with which
every Is disguised. 1t is admitted by tho Asphalt
Pavement Company, and no attempt has been made TO
conceal the fact that has been employed this
pavement at all times for the purpose OF keeping 1t
Clean object OF laying THAT 1t be SEEM beng
thus accomplished. The only repairing implement with
which this man has been armed is o broom. The only
sand that has thrown this pavement has been
scattered by the city authorities when Ffthave. was
sanded throughout its length owing TO tho spperness
Of the stone and not the asphalt Tho officers
and employees Of the Company am Informed,
without exception will mako affidavit TO these facts
Tho Company certainly has entire confidence IN the
durability of tho pavement, for It offers to keep 10 In
perfect repair for ten years at percentage that would
be runous II repairs constantly needed. II the
people OF this city, after their past experience with
stone and with the certain prospect Of mud and dust
useparably with the Macadam. desire TO
pudate the effort that ia making to provide them
with pavement inferior to none other in the world
thew certainly deserve TO ride stones for the re-
maiuder Of their lives. ' a-' t'''''
Neo- York, Feb. Q, 1875. -.t
IA writer ought not to make destinations Of in
terested motives against others, and conceal his
own. 1t seems proper therefore, for us to say that
the author of the above communication has some
connection with tho Grahamite Company now seek
ing to contract for an asphalt pavement on Fifth
ave- We may add that tho writers to whose COM
mnnications be replies, are known to us simply
snbstantial citizens. and heavy real estate owners
on Fifthaye We do not think it probable that they
have any connection with any paving scheme or any
other interest in this question than that of property
holders, though we are without special knowledge
ondhe subject.-Edl