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New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
INDIAN AFFAIRS.

PRESIDENT GRANT REFUSES TO REMOVE sCPERiN-
TENDENT HOAG-GOY. OSBORN TO PREFER FUR"
TIER CHARGES AGAINST HIM.
Sr LOUIS, May 13.-Advices from Topeka,
Kan say that Information has been received there from
Washington that President Grant has examined the
charges against Indian superintendent Hoag made by
Gov Osborn, and declines 10 remove him. 1t Is further
stated that Gov Osborn WILL his return from Csfor
nia make additional charges against Hoag this time OF
official and personal dishonesty in the matter OF the dis
ributi0n OF the Indian annties IN Kansas and IN the lu
dian Territory.
PETITION FROM THE COUNCIL OF sRvESTY-NINE
NATIONS THAT THE INDIAN PRISONERS BE TURNED
OVER TO THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES FOR TRIAL,
AND THAT BAD WHITES WHO PLUMBER THE
INDIANS MAY BE PUNISHED
WASHINGTON, May 13.-EnOch Hong Super
intendent Of Indian Affairs in the Indian Territory has
sent the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs telegram
dated Okmulgee May II, containing series Of resolu
tons, as follows:
BE IL resoired by the Council Of the Indian Territory
assembled representing ~ nations and tribes OF Indians
First That the President OF the United States be and
he ia hereby respectfully requested to the
civil authorities Of the United States for trial and pun
with them, those Cheyennes Arrapahoes, Cainane
and Kiowas. held In military confinement Fort
IeayenwOrh Kansas. who are charged with crime, and
returned their respective Tribes
their agencies, those held II any who are guilty
ScoRd That the President he requested be
arrested and punished by law those had white who
violate the intercourse laws and treaty spulst,ons with
the United States and those who from justice else
where and impose themselves Indian tribes and those
who steal and cattle and horses and In
lure our persons and families aud, further, that the
~ the President Of the United = cerHed copy Of
these resoiutenS
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

THE VALIDITY OF THE IOWA RAILROAD
TARIFF AFFIRMED.
THE RIGHT TO FIX THEIR OWN TARIFFS NOT GIVEN
TO THE RAILROADS BY THE STATE.
CHICAGO, May 13.-Judge Dillon of the
United Court rendered yesterday, at Des Mones
Iowa an important opinion affirming the validity Of the
Iowa railroad tariff Of March 49, 1873 and its applica
ton 10 the Burlington road. operated by the Chi
cago Burlington and Quincy Company. The decision
upon grounds that the State made any
grant the Company its charter Of exclusive right TO
it's tolls and IL ii did the right surrendered
by the Company to the State when it accepted the land
grant July, 1885, agreeing that the State might there
after enact rules and regulations it, not
inconsistent with the and the act OF Congress making
the grant Judge Dillon then discussed the general sub
jects and among other points stated that the right OF
public control highways results from the power and
duty Of providing and preserving them. In
its public character railroad is a highway
or means Of more rapid communication, and
It's public character dvested from the fact that the
ownership priv ate the rights or Shareholders 50
far they private property the State has control,
but the control other private property The
Legislature has conferred upon railways in the state
exclusive power 10 fix their charges Railroads are
subject tO the exercise or the police regulations or the
State Speaking OF the acceptance by the Company or the
legislation 1856 Court holds that the Legislature
thereby TO put at rest any question that might
then exist to the subordnatiOn OF the corporations
accepting the grant TO the legislative power OF the state
far consistent with the preservation OF their fran
chise.
The Court denied the COmpany's application for in
junction and dismissed the BILL and thereupOn allowed
appeal TO the Supreme Court Of the United states
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
KENTUCKY REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

GFN JOHN NJ. HARLAN NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR,
THE HON. ROBERT BOYD FOR LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR, AND THE HON. WILLIAM CAssius
GoODLOE FOR AIToRNEY-GENERAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 13.-The Republican
state Convention met at the Masonic Temple in this city
TODAY There was a large attendance and the proceed
incs were very orderly and harmonious Gen John M
Harlan of Louisville dominated for Governor; the
Hon. Robert Boyd the present State Senator from Law
renee County for IAeutenantGovernor and the Hon.
william Cassus GoOdoe the present State Senator from
Lexington County, for Attorney General The nomna-
ton for Superintendent of Public Instruction was left 10
the Executive Committee TO select a candidate Win
reference TO fitness and not politics. No nomination was
made for Clerk OF the Court Of appeals After speecns
y Gen Harlan and others accepting the nomination the
Convention adjourned ,.o
The platform adopted nv the Convention Is long one
rearning their faith in Republican principles approx
ing the financial policy OF the Administration and hoid
inc that the financial legislation Of Congress should De
steadily directed OF specie ayments al tne
earliest consistent with the business interests OF te
country The sixth resolution expresses unatateu conn
dence in President Grants patriotism and devotion Ia
Republican principles. The thirteenth resolution Ii "
follows: -
Resoired That the attempt Of the Democratic leaders
Ia create the impression that patriotic President
desires OF seeks "a reelection for q third term
ia an absurd advice disrupt the Republican party ana
produce a division between II and the President the
charge foundation In fact and cannot msead the
people country into restoration of that party To
power which destroying the Union OF our
fafh
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
SYMPATHY WITH CUBA.

A RESOLUTION OFFERED BY SPEAKER INQUIRE IL
THE ASSEMBLY ADOPTED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
FROM TIE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRrBUNEl
ALBANY, May 13.-The Assembly INDUCED
this morning in the inexpensive luxury Of little SYM
pathy for struggling Cuba Mr. Mcclure left the chair 10
introduce the following resolutions which at least one
leading member had previously refused 10 offer:
Whereas For the past successful armed stance
to sanis authority on Tie leland Of ,1 Gcs ss Se TS
republican in form which guarantees to all It's cl
spa srg' eG so prdpeS IN gr'D and N pad s IN II and
The Republic ot cuba has not only maintained S
until IL recognized over less than one tr OF the teri
on island is characterized by all hs fercy OF semi
social and commercial interests OF the entire people
d Hsna waSS % cuba n "a pss e @ ab m % To- Drive spanish
and the OF spanish aa hoIity
must accord TO That Republic lts lnaepehdencs ad whereas
always extend sympate- when consistent it's ad to
people srnssng to establish iree repDean govern ~
this subject any party political bias, -,-.. -, 49,,
af% RGs II the f time ss.s hs when II IL tSp duty Of The
Of the United states to take sc, a. ae"n no, s II
Of Cuba and secure 10 It's people the advantages oi ee gov
Reooed ~ the Senate concur That our Senators and Rep
m viii SECURE ~ 10 the Republic oi Cubs all The rights and PRIV
ileges belonging to bellgerents III tins war
Mr.. MCGUIRE in submitting them, said that they were
neither local. personal. nor political and afterwards, IN
few temperate words urged their adoption. Mr. Avord
said that his only remark the resolutions would be
that he had President of the United states, which
he did not expect 10 bea statement which excited con-
siderable astOnishmeDt-0r Representative III Congress
and about his expectations that point Mr. Avord
said nothnghe would have tried long since to aid the
Cuban cause, and help this people TO throw of the
accursed oppression which rests upon them. Messrs.
Davis DAILY vedder, and Seward supported the resolu-
tions and they adopted by unanimous rising vote,
after Mr. vedder had made unsuccessful attempt TO
amend them by providing that nothing should be done
"in violation of International law or the civil poty Of
the United Statcs.'
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
THE WHISKY RING.

LOCAL OFFICERS OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT
FAILING 10 AID IN THE INVESTIGATIONS TO BIZ
PROMPTLY DIsMIssED-ADDITIONAL SEIZURES II
ST. LOUIS AND CINCINNATI
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l
WAsHINGToS, May 13.-1ntelligence having
reached the Secretary OF the Treasury that some OF the
revenue officers in the cities where the whisky swinders
have been reaping a harvest rather slow in aiding
the special officers sent TO work up the frauds, Gen Brs
has directions report to him by name such
local officers fail to accord hearty support 10 those
having charge of the Investigations Such local officers
who their duty in this respect will be promptly
dismissed The Department to-day informed that
sl barrels Of had been seized by the officers
in st. Louis from Quinan & Brothers The rectfying
establishment Of Pike, Dole & Barrett. al Cincinnati was
also seized to-day. The officers engaged specially in the
work under the direction OF the Secretary have all been
directed continue their Investigations with vigor and
they that their acts would be sustained
by the Department
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
SURPRISE N RAPID TRANSIT LEGIS-
LATION.

SUDDEN CONVERSION OF OPPONENTS OF RAPID
IRANsIT-THE VOTE ON THE GENERAL LAWS
COMMITTEES BILL RECONsIDERED IN THE SEN
ATE AND THE BILL PASsED-MOTION IN ASSEM-
BLY, TO RECALL THE COMMON COUNCIL BILL
FROM THE sENATE-THE ELEVATED HALLWAY
BILL PASSED IN THE SENATE.
lFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRRUSE1 !
ALBANY, May 13.-There have been various
rapid transit developments In both Houses to-day In
the Assembly the plight OF the lobby members with
reference to the Council Moore Rapid Transit
bill was the subject Of great deal of amused comment
These gentlemen it seems allowed the bill to through
with Gen Husteds amendments, under the impression
that the bill was so efectually weighed down by them
that they could afford 10 assume the appearance OF
fayornx bill which they had been employed
TO oppose. But, to their disgust and astOnishment,
the stipulated for their services under
stood TO have been subsequently refused by the dis
bursting agent Of companies the ground
that they had failed TO fulfill their contract, which was
TO kill the bill outright This Unexpected tr in their
affairs instantly converted number OF these members,
and several OF notorious Of them heard TO
declare Indignantly this morning that the people of New
York had suffered long In this matter 40 the hands Of
the LEGISLATURE. Finding that this change had come
over the House at least the marketable portion
of IT, the friends OF bill drawn Messrs MCGOWAN
and r. C. Campbell Mr.. Hesss resolution. and re-
ported by General Laws Committee reeonsdercd the
vote By which the bill defeated and passed without
material opposition But the lobby members made one
more attempt to fulfil their contract Mr. Brogan Of New
York offered resolution ordering that respectful
xe be sent to Senate requesting the return Of the
Common Counsel Rapid Transit biz. and stated ~
rsasen for ~ resolution that tie aeDdpess which ~
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
THE PAPAL LEGATION VISIT THE ISLAND IN
STITUTIONS.

STITUTIONS.
Yesterday the members of the Papal Legation
visited the public institutions Blackwells. Randals
and Wards Islands The visit by the special invita-
ton the Rev DR.. McGlynn, Rector OF St Stephens
Church About 80 OF the clergy Of the diocese Of New
York. and few members of the aity, invited go
on the excursion. Bishops Lynch OF Charleston and
O'Hara OF scranton we're present The Commissioners
OF Charities and Correction went with the party The
steamer Arrow smith chartered and decorated with
the Papal and American flags band OF music
board The Charity Hospital Peniteutiary,
and workhouse BlackwePs Island first visited.
On the arrival OF the party at RandAs Island the boys
Of the Island dressed in their uniforms were drawn up
to receive them. An address welcoming DR.. McGlynn,
the Papa legation and the visitors generally 10 the
island home, delivered by John Grace. the adjuant
OF the boys corps. The Rev Dr. McGlynn responded,
and followed by Monsign0re R0Dcett, in italian The
speech OF the Abegae As tran slated by the Rev H. Me
Gynn The company then Inspected the Nursery and Idiot
Asylum Addresses were delivered by Isaac Ii. Bailey,
ton The children promised holiday which should
remind them Of the visit by the Legation. The party next
visited the hospitals. schools and chapel Wards
Island The party then went to Jopes's Wood, where
dinner served, After dinner Halleus Point
tied and under the direction Of Gen Newton the party
inspected the excavations at He'll Gate The party then
returned " Twenty sixth st. where they dismbsrked
reception rendered TO Cardinal McClOskey At private
reStdenee They will s0on 20 10 Mi waukee. 10 deliver
the posH 10 Archbishop Henni, and afterward TO Phil
sdelphia TO deliver the poiIius 70 Archbishop Wood.
They win subsequently Wait Canada and will then
tnyp to Y0i Whence they win take tAer departure
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
Albany NOTES.

ALBANY, Thursday, May -, $50.
The day OF adjournment is now indefinitely stated as
probably week distant. The Assembly Ia occupying
the time with the passage OF vast deal OF legislative
trash while waiting the vilest atmosphere conceiva
bic by man. some agreement the supply bill. The
Conference Committee that bill refuse to sit during
the sessions Of the Houses apparently under the dt
fusion that along without them III seems
10 be the general impression however, that the patience
Of both Houses will give week. even II the GOV
enor call III the militia TO disperse hein
Messrs Cole, Connolly ard Johnson compose the Sen
ate Conference Committee the Extraordinary Repairs
bill Senator Cole Chairman states that his Commit
tee will oppose any agreement or compromise whlrh
looks returning the bill TO ts original character Oh
levy. and will refuse the reinsertion OF any item
which properly be paid out OF the canal revenues
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
JEFFERSON DAvIs's LOYALTY TO THE FLAG.
IIorsroN Texas Nav 13-On the fair grounds

Jefferson Davis and Braxton Bragg reviewed splendid
display Of military composed largely Of old Confederate
soldiers. The 10th United States Infantry furnished
music. Mr.. Davis made speech referring to their
record as Confederate soldiers and said they owed the
same devotion TO the flag under which they now live
occasion should ever The sentiment was received
with cheering by at least 10000 present.
Gov said the greatest Of the North, Horace
Greeley and the greatest man Of the South Jefferson
Davis had spoken from the stand advising the
same sentiment that the war between the Blue and the
GRAY was forever ended, and henceforth they would
march shouder 70 shoulder under the dag He paid
. noble compliment 70 M Greeley, and M Davis for
once seemed 70 forget ha offy dignity, And eheeted
heartily with The rest
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE SITUATION IN EUROPE.

THE SITUATION IN EUROPE.
PACIFIC ASSURANCES ON THE AUTHORITY or THE En-
PEROR or FRUssrA-REsPoNsIBuITY FOR REPORTS
OF ALARMsTs DIsAvOwED BY PRINCE BISMARCK.
PARIS, Thursday, May ID, 1875.
telegram has been received at the Russian En-
bassy here stating that the Car has left Berlin thor
oughly convinced that conciliatory sentiments Of =
nature to insure the maintenance Of peace prevail
here Similar intelligence has been communicated
to all the Russian legations in Europe.
WASHINGTON, May l3.-An official telegram has
been received at the Russian Legation, from Berlin,
stating that the Emperor leaves Berlin entirely con
vinced of the conchatory dispositions which exist
there, and which assure the maintenance Of peace.
BERLIN, Thursday May l3, 1879.
Prince Bismarck energetically disavOws all re-
spOnsibiliy for the reports of aarmisis, and has
assured Prince Gortschakof that Germany has IN
no way menaced Belgum's independence.
LONDON, Thursday, May IL, 1878
The London Post maintains that the Late
rumors were not grOundless. Germany. alarmed by
the rapidty of French military reorganization, had
arranged everything and was on the point Of march
ing against France, but the danger s averted for
the moment.
LONDON, Friday. May 1880 a. m
The Times this morning says: There could hardly
be critical situation than existed in Berlin
upon the arrivalof the Emperor of Russia The Ger
man Government may he able 10 declare that hos
tile movement never officially entertained, but
a few days since there serious danger that war
like counses would prevail. We may suppose Prince
Gortschakotf courteously expressed the determine
ton to treat enemy the first State dis
turbng peace. In spite of Englands stti-
tude of reserve, we believe the Government
thought it n national duty in the recent crisis
to express its opinion very decisivey in regard to
the maintenance Of peace. The commune alton
amicably received and most satisfactory reply
turned. France has expressed acknow edgment of
Englands friendly attitude
The Daily Nars reports that the Gar has mentioned
his desire to confer with Mr. Theirs unohcally in 70
latIon to European affairs.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, May 13.-A dispatch from Mel
bourne says the City OF Sydney and vicinity and the
province OF Victoria have been visited by heavy and
damaging rains aud floods
LONDON, May 13. At meeting recently
held in sydney " $. W. resolution adopted urging
on the Home Government the expedency OF anne 1ibg
the Island Of New Guinea.
LEAMINGrOy, Ont, May 13.-A terrible gale
prevailed during all last night which proved most dsas
trous to shipping six vessels were driven ashore,
namely, the Anthrop Miner Active. A. T. Dcming and
Felowcraff. and one schooner lname unkDovpl.
The Fellowcraft got OF safely this morning
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
TEsTIyIONIAL TO JUDGE WILLIAMS

WASHINGTON. Thursday, May Is, 1875.
The following correspondence explains itself
WASHINGTON May 10, 1875.
The Ton GEO. IT. wIrLIAMs-Dcar SIR: The undersigned
Others members bar OF the supreme Court of
the United states in this city, are desrous OF expressing
10 you In suitable manner their high appreciation
of your character a gentleman and lawyer, az weh
to testify TO the uniform Kindness and courtesy they
General We therefore request that you will designate
early day when can meet yOu al dinner To be
given by the bar as Testimonial OF their regard and
JV. CASEY, SAMUEL sHELLABARGER,
Gro. W PiscnAL. II. :. PAKE,
RM. CoRwLNK, 3: F. GRAFTON
II. II. WELLS. THOMAS WILSON,
ISScT R1S41ry ToTTry Inag Gs1R%r TtIaSR; cH2sS.
J. W. WILSON.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
WASHINGTON May Il, 1875
GENTLEMEN: have received your letter OF yesterday
proposing for complimentary dinner upon my re-
tirement from the office OF Attorney-ienera feel
greatly obliged for tins evidence OF your friendly regard
ner in which have discharged the duties OF the Office
Testimonial Of your kind feelings; aud with many thanks
GEO. H. WILLIAMS
Messrs Casey, Pascha Corwine, and others.
SENATOR sPENCER'S DEFENDERS.
The friends of Senator Spencer are attempt
ing TO break the force OF the accusations made against
that statesman by witnesses examined by the Legisla
lative Committee Of Alabama Ex-Congressman Pelham
says that some Of the circumstances related have slight
foundation but that they have been woefuy msstated
and misconsrued, and when properly and correctly
planned will show nothing at all corrupt or wrong. On
the other hand It is well kno TO many persons in
Washington that OF the most irregular and corrupt
proceedings in connection with Mr.. speneers ast clec
ton matters of record in Alabama and that since the
main facts have long been understood the testimony
taken by the Committee has simply supplied the missing
links in the chain of evidence against MI Spencer There
is no doubt that before the meeting OF Congress case
will be made out strong that. unless Mr Spencer
signs he Will be expelled by vote of the Senate
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
OBITUARY..
ALFRED BARMORR.

Alfred Bannorc, well known a. the Presidents
OF the Knckerbocker Ice Company died yesterday
ing at the residence Of his sorinaw, Robert Maclay
No. 80 West Fourteenths in the sixty eighth year Of hs
age. Mr. Bsrmore born in Rockland County, New
York, June Is, 1907, and came to this city when 10
years old, and engag ged in the leather business
About the time introduction of Croon water into
the city he began tho ice business upon
comparatively small scale. From this time until
his death, Mr.. BarmOre devoted himself exclu-
sively to the development OF the iee trade
He became President Of the knckerbocker Ice Company
In 1885, and has aimed that position since. His funs
raj will take place morning from the residence
Of his n-fp-law
New-York tribune., 1875-05-14
AN INTENDED MURDERER.
OUTH O'CONNOR WHO POINTED PISTOL At

The YOUTH oCoNNoR WHO POINfED PISTOL At
QUEEN VICTORIA AGAIN ARRESTED.
LONDON, Friday. May li-5 a. N.
The British Medical J0urndi says the youth
OConnor who the day Of Thanksgiving for the re-
covery OF the Prince OF wales attempted TO
shoot the Queen, arrested again on the 9Th Of
May. The Queen holding q drawng-room 81
Buckingham Palace, and OConDor was found standing
In the place in front of the railngs from which
he the former occasion pointed pistol at the Queen
The arrest quietly made, and OCounor was
sent TO Hanwe Asylum by the order Of Sir Thomas
Henry, Chief Magistrate at the Bow street Police Court
on the certificate OF physicians thar the prisoner
subject 10 both suicidal and hOmicidA impulses.