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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25

through to friends in another city, with the remark
Here are some letters for your friends at hars;
open them If you likehere is plenty OF time before
the mail goes Onm The rates Of letter-postage are
based upon distances traversed-e g. cents for the
first 100 hours, 10 cents for 200. and 80 cents for
800 hours and over, per quarter ounce. Even II the
working force could be organized, an impecunious
and desperate government can hardly be expected to
give ND the existing 80 cents for the vecent rate
which the Berne Convention requires them to adopt
upon letters from abroad in the hope OF remunera-
tive business therefrom. At present, all foreign
mails are received and sent by foreigners who have
private pOstofces under protection OF their respec-
tive Embassies. Persons having correspondents In
the interior Of Turkey will do well to trust to no
promises of for their letters on the part OF the
Turkish Government as yet.
The movement of troops is nearly completed. The
northern frontier of the Empire is guarded by
heavy force. There probably 10000 to 100000
men available for defensive in European Turkey
at present and the reserves are being directed
upon the Russian frontier in the military division OF
Errzr0om. large force is being massed at kars
and Bayazd in view of the possibility Of Russian
interference.
Bnt at the same time the stories multiplied OF
utterly bad war materials in store, of charcoal dust
instead of gunpowder, of rags instead OF clothing
Whether these stories true or not their existence
is no wonder, for the present Grand Vejir was ar
rested and disgraced three years ago for embezze-
ment of 81 900 900 still unaccOunted for, and the
present Minister of Marine dsgraced for the
same crime ten years ago, although he has lived
ever since upon the prOceeds-the paltry sum Of
S2J 900, 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
TEACH EVERYTHING BUT RELIGION.

TO the EditOr OF The Tribune.
SIR am in state of perplexty. havo
been looking history Of the formation OF Gov.
ernneu and ind among other things, that Articles Of
Confederation were " Done NJ Philadelphia In
the year Lord 177s" and that present CON-
sfitution "Done In the year OF our Lord
one thousand hundred and eightysevon" Lord"
begins with capital L." which shows the word must
ne a proper My perpexity is this: The trainers OF
the Constitution must have referred 10 person
born about 1887 years previous to their sitting Now
who was this " Lordp knowledge OF his history is
certainly ~ requisite q school education
knowledge OF the history OF George Washington or
Napoleon Bonapare. There is, believe, history OF
this Lord which has been in several hundred years.
used at the time the Constitution adopted and
yet find nowadays that sundry people object this his
tory being taught in public schools What sort OF
are they who want only this partial teachings suppose
scholar I'm studying the Constitution wants 10 know who
this Lord" Is, and the teacher says To him, I'm
allowed TO you that you must learn that at home"
Would not this he ridiculous though some other
persons had objected 10 vulgar fractions being taught
and the teacher had TO skip that pulling brar Oh Of
arithmeticf Do bet make fools OF ourselves and
reproaeh upon fathers by excluding nom
and revcred YOu may teach the history OF Confdcius,
Of Mahomet, OF Buddha, OF tho Grand Llama, but you
must teach the history of Our Lord" Was ever
such nonsense promulgated T. q. s.
Aetr- York, Dec. Is, 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
cp1urs AND cAsuALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

Don mssins from Bneksport for oyer MeeL
was ound dead captains bunk Of tie Ralph Ross which
lad mn for the Winter sport par OF his clothes
and Of morphine found the table IN the eabiG
MEMPHIS Tenn, Dec. 24.-Sherih Anderson ar
lived last nisht from San Francisco with A Woodward and
lodged jail woodward sone two years ago was county
trustee and leaving debct OF about tlOOOoO
H. that shared the embezzemei and that
he viii make " warm for them,
Urea, N. Y, Dec. 24.-George Ellis, alias George
stoner arrested IL for completely In the Gemond
Oh burglary this city with Daniel Leary Burne
Malone and Lombard who now under sentences OF
NJ wears ontnse today received similar sen.
tencs Judge Bliss kIis member OF the Highland
Lrissnds who operated Hudson River and was Inc
wtness Who charged Billy Forester with the Nathan murder
In New Tom Scott aas Ryan alas iey Alas aits
Nonroe philadelphia ast week being The
last member burglary gang ana VIII Dc uioe
week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
LIBERTY OF THE PRESS IN FRANCE.
THE PRESS BILL UNDER Observation-Disclosures Buzz
FET ANGRY AND DEFIANT.


FET ANGRY AND DEFIANT.
PARIS. Friday. Dec. 81, 1873.
In the Assembly to-day the Press bill was
under debate.
Grevy proposed that the Press law and the state OF
siege be dealt with IN separate bills that the state OF
sege be raised throughout the country and the consider
alton OF the Press bill be postponed.
NJ Buffet defended the Governments bill as IL STOOD.
He denied notwithstanding the result Of the Senatorial
elections the existence OF an Opposition majority The
Ministry would support the Conservative union both at
the elections and the Chambers. He pointed to the
overthrow OF several previous governments to which
the whole Conservative population freely adhered The
Conservative union would appeal to all the parsans OF
those governments. lie showed how the BOnapartsts
had supported the Senatorial candidates Of the Left and
gained nothing In return, aud asked, "Will our
alliance afford them any less guaranteesp He
concluded as follows: "The Constitution OF
tho g5th OF February is not the last word
OF political WISDOM but must admit that 1t ia law
The country requires reorganization. 1t must return to
the Chambers men who disposed 10 pursue in con-
junction with President MacMahon the policy of social
and give aid to the victor OF Magenta, who
will never become the doce instrument OF radical
passions.
~ Laboulaye objected that NJ Buffet offered the coun
try Marshal without the Republic
Grevys proposal legsate separately on the press
laws and the state OF siege rejected by vote OF $40
to 1903.
The Bonapartists voted with the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
THE PRESIDENT ON THE RIGHT ROAD.

TO fne OF INC JrsOuuS
SIR: am much Interested in reading the
letters about the public school question and tempted
to add word OF two Your correspondent. 81. w. RI
OF Morrstown ~ j. undertakes TO exclude the Catholics
from the force OF the term sect" He forgets thar
when Constantine made the City OF Constautnople the
capital OF the Roman Empire tho body Christians
In Asia and the East and that the Patriarch OF Con-
santinople accommodated the Bishop OF Rome OF
that act OF cutting of rendered the Catholics 90
sect in tho that the Professionals are and for
a similar But leaving criticism allow me 10 say
that however reluctant 70 admit the necessity OF giving
up the Bible n school book. other practical
way out Of the difficulty unless by passing q law
constitutional ndment suggested by the Pres
dent forbid the giving Of the elective franchise after
given date Ia any unable read aud write and then
providing that the school tax, not exceeding certain
sum per capita. should he paid TO any school at
certain per scholar Under this system schools Of
all denominations and those OF no denomination would
have chance. Christians OF all classes could be
satisfied and could atheists and pantheiss Moslems
and Buddbsts. All that the State would have to dc
would be TO honest statement Of the number OF
scholars and the studies pursued. Sectarian competition
would thus be made auxiliary TO gathering IN al chill
dren. VIAToR.
Rochester, n. Y, Dec. 90, 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
EDUCATION BY THE STATE UNJUST.
D the Editor OF the Trtbune.

SIR: The only really sensible solution of tho
vexed school question" ia that suggested by your
correspondent, DR.. Miller The fact is, though has
come to bo considered almost blasphemy In say so,
the common school system OF the United States
ia nothing than downright Communism. Why
should |, with children to educate lie compelled
pay for the education of my neighbours six boys and
girls. and that too under system that believe from my
soul to be false and perniciousi "Ohw am answered
at once education free country Ia necessary TO
make good citizens" Is it any more necessary IN
teria point of view than food cothingi or moral
point OF view than religoni Can there he any dstinc
ton the justice OF the matter between my neighbours
taking his ak children " clothing store, dressing
them nicely and sending the bill to me u pay and
his sending the children school and instIuctng
his agent the gatherer 10 call FOR their tuition
between his requiring to pay his favore clergy
for their re ous instruction and his requiring me
To pay for their secular teachngf One not more nee
proper than the other In either cAseo mako
good citizens good iaborers OF good men We SHALL N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
TROOPS ASKED FOR.

AN INTERVIEW BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND HE
TEXAS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO SEND MORE
MEN TO The RIO GRANDr
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUERl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Segeral members OF the
Texas delegation, headed by Senator Maxey and
Representative Hancock, called upon the President
to-day to urge him to take more effective mca-
sures to protect the oGrande frontier from Mexican
depredations. They explained the whole situation
to him. and told him what in their judgment, ought
to be done. There are on that frontier about
5000 United States troops, consisting of two reg-
ments of cavalry and two of infantry The infantry
aud one regiment of cavalry are colored, and are
reported by their officers to be very inefficient Tor
the service required of them. Indeed, except for
garrison duty they are almost worthless 1t was
suggested to the President that these troops be
withdrawn and their places filled by white cavalry.
The President referred to the proposed reduction OF
the army and said that the present force was not
sufficient to occupy all the territory needing protec-
ton and if the army is reduced, it will be necessary
to Withdraw troops from territories where new
mines are about to be opened and where new corners
need protection. greater force on the Rio Grande
is out of the question He did, however, suggest that
some infantry already there might be temporarily
mounted but was reminded that the objection based
on the netiicency of the coored troops would still
exist The President did not seem able to give the
Texas delegation much encouragement that he
would he able to afford people living on the frontier
of their State much better protection in the future
than i'm the mast,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
INDICTED FOR OFFICIAL CORRUPTION

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 24.-The United
States Grand jury to-day indicted Harry Holloway SUI
perntendent of the PosOce and brother TO Postmaster
Holloway charging him with receiving $1,000 from W.
C. Masou in consideration Of securing for Mason con-
tract for repairing maibags, sacks, &C Mr. Holloway
Immediately rendered his resignation as superintendent
I The Post Office and in company with Lis attorney pre-
scned himself ut the United States MarshaPs Office Tor
arrest and gave bond for $1,000. He demands an i
mediate trial, and s sanglline Of an acquittal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
TWEED NOT IN HAVANA,

VISITOR FROM NETWORK MISTAKEN FOR HIM.
HAVANA, Dec. 24.-Careful inquiry at the
Office Chief OF Police, and at the Customhouse where
s passengers land failed 10 confirm the report of
the presence OF william NJ. Tweed In this city. No one
exactly answering his description Is known to have
landed here within the present week large man from
New-York who is here oD visit, and bears at distance
slight resemblance to Tweed, seen by some New
Workers and mistaken for him. but he proves to be 20
years younger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
ELSEWHERE.

DETROIT, Dec. 24.-The Grand Trunk depot
building at Milwaukee Junction, and the Exchange
Hotel adjoining were burned this morning. The loss
estimated at 81 2, 600 partially insured
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Dec. 24.-The hre
at Red OAK Iowa, yesterday, destroyed The enure east
side OF the public square The buildings were oil OF
wood however and the loss will not be more than
$40, 600 insured in Western companies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
AT SOUTHAMPTON, l. ].

A bog living with Joseph Horton ut South
ampton, L. l., Thursday threw lighted match among
some straw IN the cowyard. and almost instantly the
entire yard was in blaze The fire communicated with
the adjoining barn and sheds, burning. beside these
buildings three horses several calves, 80 bushels OF
wheat and other property The loss Is ABOUT fi'oVo'
and there Is no insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
FOREIGN NOTES.

QuEBEC, Dee. 20.-The Hon. Mr. Cauchon,
the newly appointed sdent OF the Council of the Do
mnIon Cabinet was TODAY returned to Parliament by
reclamation in the quebec Center.
ST. JOIN, N. b., Dec. 24.-Robert F. Car
ney claimed by the United States Government under the
Extradition Treaty discharged to-day by Judge Wa
ters Carney and Ryan bad prize fight In Boston,
from the consequences OF which Ryan died The Judge
held that Carney guilty or mansaughter and there
fore not liable to cxtraditiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
THE BREMERHAvEN EXPLOSION.

LONDON, Friday, Dec. a, 1870.
The Pail Mall Gazette this afternoon has a
special telegram from Berlin which says that Thomas
otherwise Thornassen, who attempted TO destroy the
steamer Mosel with dynamite, is native OF Germany
He was born at Bochot In Prussan Wesphaa, but
taken 10 America at the age OF two years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
ACCIDENT TO AN OCEAN STEAMER.

QUEENSTOWN Dec. 24.-The steamship Ken
lworth Capt Prowse, which left Liverpool the 18th
and this port following day for Philadelphia, has
returned here, having lost her propeller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
CANADIAN BARRACKS DESTROYED.

MONTREAL, Dec. 24-.The barracks at st.
Heleu's Island destroyed by Gre tonight The Off
GERS quarters were saved, but the armory with full
complement Of arms and cannon was totally destroyed.
The powder and cartridges were removed. lnss es
mated at $50 600 said TO be insured The origin OF the
fire Ia unknown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
THE PEOPLES SAYINGS BANK.

RESULTS or EXAMINING TIE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS
A DIVIDEND OF SEVENTY PER CENT FOR DE-
PosIToRs EXPECTED.
The examination of the books and accounts
OF the PEOPLES Savings Bank by Mr. French, receiver
and w E. Warren accountant reveals the fact that tue
bank unsound from the date OF its organization
There has been deficiency OF Income each year. Follow
ing is summary OF the earnings expenses &c, taken
from Mr. warren's statement TO Messrs. Barlow and
Olney the receivers counsel:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
THE FIRE RECORD.
IN BROOKLYN.

The residence of X. s. Roberts at No. 32S
Cliptopaye was damaged $500 yesterday by fire
caused py curtains coming In contact with gas Jet
A stable belonging to Herman Rueen, at
Unonsye and Maujer-st accidentally set on fro by
lighted candle on Thursday evening. 1t was damaged
to the amount Of 800, and insured for $3.50 III the
Phoenix Insurance Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
LARGE FIRE on WHITE SPRING FARM

GENEVA, N. Y, Dec. 24.-The White Spring
farm building and mansion. owned by James o. Sheldon,
were totally destroyed by fire between and o'clock
ast night The loss 10 $50 600 insurance, $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
CHURCH-STATE-SCHOOL
LETTERS FROM TRIBUNE READERS.

A POPULAR DISCUSSION or THE GREAT QUESTION OF
THE DAY.
The approximately large number OF letters on
the school question which have been received by
THE TRIBUNE since the Presidents message was
submitted to Congress Is striking proof Of the ex
trsordnary interest which il taken by the public In
this great Issue. Although THE TRIBUNE has al
ready surrendered much Of its space the discussion
of this subject, It makes room to-day for large
number Of additional favors from correspondents
These letters represent nearly every shade Of opinion
on this subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
Aunarent deficiency.
....s36.O37 e5
Total losses.......

The amount due depositors is $l74422 l6, and the
apparent value Of the is S151l60 81 1t Ia under
stood however that there will be large shrnkage In
the mortgages and the actual deficiency will reach about
S{6 600 Deducting the expenses OF winding up these
figures Indicate dividend Of 20 cents on the dollar for
druD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
BRITISH VICTORY IN MALACCA.

LONDON. Friday. Dec. "a, 1879.
The Times in its second edition to-day has
special telegram from Penang, dated to-day, 10 the TO-
low ng effect Gen. Coborne reports that he has taken
Kintah without any loss. The Maharajahs Tsmal aud
LEILA fed TO Pdlane
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
SPAIN DETERMINED TO HOLD CUBA.
MADRID. Friday, Dec. "a, 1875.


The Impartial states that 900 soldiers will
embark for Cuba On the 3Oth inst.
The Epoca declares taat Spain is resolved TO retain
Cuba the insurgents should obtain greater forces
and could rely powerful protector.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25

Perkins containing about 40 tons OF hay ana other van"
able farm products, burned on Wednesday night
The loss is estimated at 800 There was an Insurance.
the hay OF 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
0N eTATEN ISLAND

A large barn and hay press On the south
shore Of Staten leland near Gnords owned ~ Franes
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-04-07
DR.. D. JUAN c. VILLARRAZA,
lniciador, Director Porietario q Ca
todrdtico del Cotegio de CiYWjta
dental de la Habana.

Deseoso de proporconar al pdblico de ilustrada
Capital Ell alivio curacion de dolencas Ofrece
sus sery1cos todos concernentes tan delica
da como dfci profession para 10 cual cuenta odos
los adeantos meoras conocidas hasta el dia, tanto
en- La parte cientitca como la instrumental posee
ademas aparatos para verfcar las extracciones mas
complicadas ditciles, sin door empeando al efecto
La anesesia local. las corrientes eectricas la anese-
sla general por medic del coroformo e gas hiaran-
te, que tan maravillosos resultados e ha dado
dilatada practica.
Garantiza las ori6caciones, platinados empastes,
por mas difcies que sean, hasta levantar por COM
peto las paredes de los dientes molares desrudos
por la carries.
Goloca con la mayor perfection las pleas artica-
les desde un solo diente, hasta .dentadura com
peta, col1igiendO cuantos defectos vicos dc con-
formation aotare en- la cavidad de la beca.
Sc compromise, asi misno, practicar las opera
Clones por difcites que que presenter la
boca ofreciendo servicos como especialista en-
todas las afeeeiones de dicha region como 10 tene
acredado en- las cultas capitaes de Europa, donde
ha eJercido su profession, los Estados Unidos y
1ltinlamente en- la Habana.
LgN0TA.-Pone conocmiento del pub lico que
solo permanecera en- esta cudad ounce dias, pues
slgue 81 viaje para la Habana. Vive Hotel dc los
FGporeS
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-04-07
ala Flor Mallorquina' z
FABRICA Dr. CHOCOLATE Al YAPOs,
CAFE Y C0NFIPRRIA
POR PEDRO A. PUIG,
Cal de San Justo m1nsero Z.
Cal de San Justo namero Z.

En- este nuevo establecimento encontraran sus favo
tecedores complete surdo de chocolates Orecien 10
duefo que tales pastas tendran rival, por el
esmero con que coneccionan por 10 alinenti-
cias hgiencas nuIitivas pues para Ell efecto cuenta
con meiOres clases de azcares que ent
este mercado uncos iagred entes que para su
fabrication.
La esperiencia adquirida sendo por muchos amos de-
pendene interesado ultmamente s6cio director de
Ia primera abrica de chocolate de esta Capital hace
quepueda aseglrar sus parroquianos que los produce
tos de establecimento estan hechos propedad
por cuya razon teme rivaidad ninguna. Habiendo
recbido nevos aparatos por ell ultimo vapor de Cadz
puedo atender toda la acyidad necesaria los Pc
ddos que hagan de La mportancia que fueren.
ADVERTENCIA.-En las etiquetas de las envoltt .
ras ira copiada la maquina-Inokno nombpe, y
cada mealibra esara grabado la pasta LA Flor
Mallorquina" e n1mero que pertenezca clase;
para evtar que conundan las de otras fabricas
@Habendo alberto iltimamente el nuevo establecmi-
entO de Cafe Conftera, particpa sus numerosos
amigos al pablco general, que ademas de los cho-
coates rerescOs cafe que Sc srvencon todo ell es-
nero possible, segun 10 ha demostradc antigua prac-
tica esta case de estabecmientos haaran
temene aparadores complete suTtido de lico-
res como de menta, crenia de la val
vinos de mesa de todas classes alimenticas
ncionaes extranjeras entire elias Ell rico pastel de
iebre trufsdo perdz salchichas con truas sin elias
complete surido de frutas en- ugo cristaIizadas,
tsbacos cgarrllos della Habana entire ellos los que
direcamente Sc recben, de la fabrica Ieonsde Orc"
nanaados Fulminantes Cuenta adernas con un excs-
lente Con6tero Repostero, cnalquer peddo que Sc
naga en- conheria como reposteria sera servido con
proatitud eelnero
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-04-07
A Los SRlS PADRES DE- FAMILIA.

Deseando que los Sres padres de familias cuyos re
cursos no sufcentes para sfragar los espendios
que SO exigen en- la mayor pare de las escueas prima
rias, puedan proporcionar hijos instruction
completa, he rebaado notabemente la asignacion que
que vena pagando hasta Ell presente sin menoscaba
en- 10 mas m1nimo la instruction.
Como garantla de los adelantos que obtienen los
alumnos encomendados mi direction, basta NANTES
tar que dan examenes cada meses; los cuales
pueden asstr los Sres. padres de famia que todos
los amos salen diez doce alumnes la instrac-
cion secu daria en- el CelegioSernnario.
Elestabecmiento cuenta tres profesores tit-
10 que estan la clase durante las horas que
presan.
Por la maiana desde las II a las 104 por la tarde
des las ~ las A.
Tiene ademas la cIase de parvulos cargo de la pro-
tesora esposa del que suscrbePuerto Rico Enero 25
de lS75.-Calle de San JustO ndmero 39.-FrGacisco
CortSs
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-04-07
AN UNCIO.

PCr motivos poderosos debidos un peito ejecutiyo
contra Ia hacienda "Estrefla de la Monserrate" vi
e tste de suspender la rf4 de dicha hacienda
antes de cumplirse Ia segunda prolroga anuncia-
de en- los periodcos de la Isa para presente Mar
80, sin embargo de todos los gastos hechos de I'm
prenta expendedores de billetes dgencias practcA-
das psrsonalmente con grandsmo qusbranso de mi
ldd, Ell fin de llevar cabo La expresada rifa. En-
suspension de la rita hasta que terfainado mi
promise con ell Sr Refaeconsta promovedor de dicho
pleito, segun arreglo que herhos tsnido. Cumplido
este, svsara por los peri6dcos 81 as efecta no la
eual sl importe de los bietes pagados-San German,
Mario IL de 1875.--Josefa Ibanez de Oliver. 8-3