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New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
LYCEUM TUEATFR.

There was a crowd at the Lyceum Theater on
Saturday night to witness the revival Of the sprighty
opera bOuiIe of "GirOhe-Grofa" which performed
with much the cast Of parts the Park Theater
last February. NJ. de Quercy, Mile. Geofroy, Mile.
Mne and other favortes in this form Of entertaining
geefuy received and the representation
passed off smoothly and merrily. Particular comment
the attributes Of this opera bouhe is unnecessary
"GirohcG being well known to be Of the usually
mischevOus kind and TO contain ex1aratng music The
managers Of the Lyceum purpose TO keep on their stage
for two weeks, longer. The scenery that has
been provided for it il off rich attire The Moorish
painting, by Mr. Joseph Caayo and Mr. Hannibal Cayo,
being. in particular, a gem of color
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
ALAwYER OUGHT TO BE GENTLEMAN.


SIR For the honor of American courts we
sorry Judge Nelson considers that the bearing Of
counsel to witnesses in the present trial has been
tonay courteous and consderae. Mr.. Fullerton is not
the only who has excited the indignation of the pub
lie generally by the absence of those characteristics
and while we leave the manner Of the rebuke for which
his Honor has pronounced apology to be necessary
to be considered by Others vesed in the courses Of
courts sincerely glad that sronga hand as THE
TRBUNEs has emphatcay pointed out what ea depre-
cate and regret. Pray, what claim has any lawyer
to treat any witness culprit, meriting his
contempt and subject TO his derison We have had in
contesabe proof that than one lawyer may be a
gentleman, and that judge may command our respect
and admiration for his pleniude of patience and his
dignity OF courtesy through most exhausting and try
ing ordeal. We all in profound interest in
that courtroom at this time and personally desire
that the splendid gifts Of our lawyers shall be allied
with the dignity and the consideration Of gentlemen As
such, will not permit himself to retort upon a
ladys mistake" has been done iii this instance,
whatever the prOyocation TWO VS.
Ne0drk, N. j., May IA, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
PUNISHMENT RICHLY EARNED.

SIR: The writer, who has just entered upon
his eighth decade, cannot withhold his commendation Of
your rebuke Mr. Fullerton for his onslaught on Mrs
OvingtOn. He knows personally not witness nor a
lawyer OF the thousand and engaged in this Brook
lyn imbrogo He lives about a score of miles from the
scene warfare has professional jeaousics to nour
ish and claims the right, therefore, to speak in no
measured terms approval of the rchlymered cast
cation upon one who wantOnlY took advantage OF his
position TO bully and insult most estimabe Christian
lady for such she is beyond question: Her testimony
throughout shows this. An apology indeed But not
from THE TRIBUNE, but from the assailant MI Fuller
ton No Mr. Editor apologies for one OF the noblest
acts of THE TRIBUNE. YOu have performed many
services of this kind and hence this ciyalrous act
was so deity done. SENEA.
MAY Ii, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
ye,O- York. No. DOT West Thirb-eightt-st May 10, Il
MILDER TERMS OUT OF PLACE.

The following is the passage of testimony IN
,b Pcecber trial which suggested the remark by THE
TRIBUNE which Judge Nelson susgested @ a. 3h
that Mrs Tilton ana he were ph te
back azza of vonr at least two hours on at ae
n"cn Ts mar ruel A. 1t is fase-it Mr Fullerton
MT Fnlerton-Wel repeat it again Mrs Oinsion, u yo %
think il hecomes lady TO do It, You need nol applOSc
Address me in that Kind style you forget you are Lady
others nav forget 1t also.
The Witness-Excuse me-
Mp FuleTton-I will excuse you ,., -, ..,o.-,, .
TIyp TpTpITyH preceded above with the lCloWine
ramart AZ usual the Beecher trial was enYened yes
terdy by some choice exhibitions of legal bAcA
ts-o 'U,:re ia one :, We don't how The TRIBUNE
c"nid have characterized Fullerton's remark by any
mllder term.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
DRAMATIC NOTES.

The regular season at Wallacks Theater will
end on the 10Th of May.
Mr. and Mrs. Florence and Mr.. George r.
Rowe will soon sall for England
Mr.. Stuart Robson will take his first benefit
IN New Yor on the 2Oth OF May, at the Union Square
Eheater acting Camille; John Wdpps and William Jones'
Messrs. Birch, Backus, Ryman Richards,
Maxim Wilson. Carl Rudolphe and others appear IN an
smuslfc bI al the Opera House OF the San Francisco
Enstres
Nh. s. Hague, proprietor of the Slave Troupe
nt Liverpool England, gave performances t1eTe @ or e
II is announced that the regular season at
the Union square Theater viii end With me lIoth per
fornanee OF I" The Two Orphans" lAs piece Iecci'cS
We I5Oth representation tonight
Barry Sullivan will open the Fall season at
Booths Theater Aug. so JuIius CESAR wi De aosed
fbere next season with Mr. T. L. Davenport as Brudus
Mr. Lawrence Barrett Cassius. and Mr. George Rig
mold A. Mare Antony.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17

On The seventh OF The l 600 yards SHOOTING
Captain Bruce retired causing his low The new
wimbledon targets used for the first time ut the
long ranges and the International and State contests
they Will Dc hereafter used It is said that the steam
shin comDanes have refused TO carry the cartridges Of
the Team Across the Atlantic, giving the reason that it
viii interfere with their Insurance.. Members OF the
Team saw that it will he impossible 10 Fin giish
powder account Of the differences in the grains. The
Irish T. have been practicin for two weeks, ami
have oCod their positions. They have made excellent
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
LAWYER AND LADY.
MR.. FULLERTON JUSTLY n.SBUKED'
TO the Edtt0rof The Tribune.
SIR: Thonph not fr1Ilv in accord with Won


SIR: Though not fully in accord with you In
politics. read your paper regularly in preference to all
others The purity Of its tone the ability displayed in
s editorial columns the cearness and compactness Of
its news and the number and style of ts scholarly
and scientific articles render it the family daily paper OF
the country. In your issue Of to-day find editorial
note referring to Mr. Fuertons retor Mrs. Ovngton
at the Beecher trial choice exhibition of legal black
guardsm. AS American citizen sincerely thank you
for Characterization Of the of the counsel who
so far forgot that he has wife daughters make
such an uncalledfor remark to any Mrs Owing
toms quiet Excuse me" in digned contrast with the
utterance OF the counsel-an utterance, by the way
which the world should not accept at all Indicative Of
the estimate which American gentlemen put upon
women. That she did not add, " thought that was
speaking TO gentlemen" only shows her superiority
over her assaant. One OF the sadest facts in
ton with this trial has been the effort TO ntidate and
confuse witnesses and it is to be hoped that.
sary. law for the protection of witnesses will be
passed JUsTITIA.
Aev- York, May 13, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
THE TRIPUNE's COURSE DURING TIE GREAT
TRIAL.
tn the Editor Of The Tribune

SIR Let me say 1Or Otners pesiucS inySeh
that although your remarks on the subject OF the loh
Beecher trial have been few and extremely moderate
vo have done more by the view you have taken TO raise
the standard OF THE TRIBUNE than any fine building OF
tower could do 1t has been held in some quarters mat
Mr. Bowen his testimony removed the only excuse MT
Beecer had for letter OF contron, as 1t is called
Mr. Bowen may be truthful in stating that Mr beeches
remarks had nothing TO do with his dschaIgng MI Ill
ton but surely il was quite natural for Mr Beechor 10
sunpose that they might have had an influence in that
direction And again from what have heard and read
OF Mr. Beechers testimony, the unlntentonal alenaon M
nj Mira Ton's affections and the advice regard 10 sep
ara;ion called forth tnose letters rtier han an! e
reiafing TO Mr. Bowen have not the slightest connec
tion with Plymouth Church any OF It's MEMBERS nut
believe AT. Beecher towers much above tne Ordinary
above adjoining buildings, and that nothing mas
been proved this trial 10 detract one iota rom n
mental or moral grandeur The bitter, snee1ng zone OF
80 many newspapers against one OF the greatest
sons is think lasting disgrace TO journal SIN.
ye,u York. No. DOT Vest Thirtyeghthst, May TO- 1870
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
MISS NELSON.

Miss Nelson sailed for home on Saturday in
the Celtic Many friends assembled at the ship TO bid her
farewell. and their floral gifts made the cabin
n bower roses AS the steamer glded away Miss Nell
son scattered flowers upon her friends the pierthus
parting from view in manner consonant with her gentle
nature and characteristic of her benecen From
this actress stage has received none but pure and
graceful creations and therefore the public memory OF
aer unusual degree respectful and kindly Miss
Rosa Clair late Of Booths Theater, was also passen
ger tho Celtic, for Liverpool, accompanying Miss
NellS0
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
CONDITION OF GEN. BRECKENRIDGE.
EXTINCTION. XIV. Nav l6,-The condition

LEXINGTON, KY, May I6.-The CONDITION. 01
Gen. Brec ckinridge remains unchanged He Is still
cheerful and To be much less concerned at hls
condition than those around him. lie has the papers
read to him and with his few chosen friends
who admitted. OF his friends entertain hopes
OF his living time. bt experienced persons see
that he ia liable to die AZ any moment. His pu se i very
weak Many OF his relatives and friends from abroad
here To be- with him IN his Inst hours. liis many
friends In all parts the country seek nte senCe Of his
condition hourly by telegraph.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
RAILROAD INIERESIS.

AN INJUNCTION AGAINST THE GEORGIA RAILROAD
COMPANY REFUSED.
Augusta, Ca, May 16.-Judge Gibson refuses
On grant an Injunction restraining the Georgia Railroad
fo,p having interest on the bonds Of the West
80 Rsiiyoad of Alabama the ground that the ques
tion of facts involved should 90 before a jury
Az ,v,,xcrroy APPLIED FOR TO RESTRAIN THE
sALx or THE MACON AND BRUNSWICK RAILROAD
SAVANNAH, Ca, May 16.-John p. Branch OF
Virginia has applied for an iainnDfa"n N "s, sn"S'
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
How 10 BlPa~h White Clothing beautifully white with
Dut injury 20 the textme-I Sc PTiE's .. h. SOAR.

Another sufferer Carrd.-D Discharged nom the MsssA
cIusefs General Hospital incurable. with nfanmafor1
rhratisn in Iuy shors hnsrr and feet silef@i fssS
fully three years tried everything lost all hope Da
GI - isNnTNT IonmE OF AdsONIA effected conPlotS
SAIau, No - piaDclSf. Fa River, nao
Sold by s Hruggsfs Depot, No. 4Jl sixth ave Now foyt
only so cents sni ~ per bottle
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17

Wbitelav Rsjd Charles A. Dana George Ticknoe Curts
David NJ Stone Roscoe Conkiing Francis Herman Jon.
7. Hoffman. and r. De Peyster. II Ia Intended 70 com
emorse such battles have taksn place within this
State. Stats holiday will DO suggested and q pro-
cesson the children Of the puoc schools OF New YORK
tim
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
The suth Avenue

PRESBYTEEIAN CHURCH.
Corner Of Fifty afth-t.
REV. JOHN HALL. D. o., Pa.ur
TIE SALE OF PEws in this Church VIII take paee
MONDAY EVENING, May II. at 7.So.
Diagrams Of pevs may obtained Friday Nav 49, no
ChuIol.
Committee Board o. Trustees u be in attondanos
at the new Church on the afternoons 18th. ISu ItA
and 18th Of May between he iours of 8 oclock.
The Church will be opened II the evening Thursday
Prtsy Nav 1871 and iith.
ghe Phiadephin DfHre 9: Thr Tribune {, 81 iis
sOt rif ofAfh ~.
TBS CRrpTIo,-s ASD .2ri- i.,rl-NTs RECEIVED
Ar rUPLlsHLi.9' HAIE,.
subscrihers t4e Daily iiclptia pspec
served BY crcrs a. Their Ieic ~ nc 10 De- iae ~ .as
tra i oi5 H. AMI Is Immediately ds.aGae to al Pars
cf the cry Bacs numor-s can usually h supplied at te caee
Advertisers desiring 10 zain tse n;tcaticn auI rr-
trorsxe Of FaTne-s and AzricuIiar.i., all hnd TAX
WEEKLY TRIBUNE the most valuable and Elective
dium II reaches farmers and those Of betsas
class than any other weekly paper published Adyertss
nents proper classification -horid he handed sa
OF before Monday Of the week of ISSUE.
The Mo.t Aitrnctivc Oncps In ToWu.-Thc uu., ssssi
testimony Of an the ofces ~ the rRtH
UNE building that they the most ATrhAC TIVE fnd
things considered the CIIEAPhr where IA that part
town third and hall of the building s oow
rnnrsd and those seek able Offices should esry
applcation The ali beautifully nrirhed IA hasd
as with elegant gasIrture heal aud wafer ~ every
ROOM exceedingly Eight arr perfectly VENT
lated outside communicate directly VITA
the elevators nearly all have nereaent entrances from
the Many Of the ready FOR tcaspts the ss
OF Way and the following Monday sshS
lawysrs advertising agents moYo ln
tenants only for The snr- which viii b-gA
running within wceA. Ienan any dA,. APvlk
ossaos s4."aa oe uso At thk, ,rRIEuNk toaans rscsa
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17

sssodrsH VIA sSs1 .S:S I'd 80 = G. Yssy:a
steam 0lsucus Bearse Boston. with mdso snd 80
wysnose Couch Richmond City Point and E
f0 sSr nntsric Patsrson London - days vita mdss
Bart Traveller tcf Yarmouth. ~ 81 fergson, Lvofps~
ARS ~ sx No. Garcussen Limerick March 2o In bsf
last Anchored sandy Sook for orders IA. ..u...<
Bart AQula (Nor Gerrci1 Swansea ~ 40 D. VIZ" '~"
BARK oalathea CSor, easnsen Havre Aprh T. IN os'>'<
Anchored ,t sandy Hook for orisr al s.r. with ,ru
Bsrk sags (Nor Boe Bergen, Norway March 81 N 'ss~
big G. r. Burgess % tBrI. MeBris, Maanzss Nay L. vtn
sugar
schr Annie Curre Peck OF and i3 days from - Jonn n
schr Prairie Bird tor Windsor n ST. cobelson Cnwsma
n. J., Q days. with potatoes
schr Josephine b. Knowles of Addison, Morton. Two
scr J. " stevcns Edgett Of and days from ST. Jchn ~
schr sanmis Ford AIen Dorchester n b., 10 dAys wts
stone.
O. W Anderson l0f staten Islnd Anderson JsckSso
scHooNERs-RryRR AND coAsWrss
Flyaway NOrthporr. Active, Port Jefferson
Nsry Alice New Haven. A.. H.. shultz New Haven
Cloud. New London. Louisa. New London
Sarah Iabcock, Portland. CT ErOestone. Portland Ct
Gertrude. Portland, I name " Mon,iss'y bAu""~
Jas. Veldrean Virginia :. Hall. Fall River
r. r. Wilson Providence Palma. Providence.
r. Wooten Providence Nightingale ProvidenoA1
d. NJ French. Providence Josephine Providence
Kamar. Machas. j. :. Moulton. Mschas
Ellen b. Colt, EastpOrt T.. 4. Paine. Eaati0st
K weldeu for Havana brigs Candidexzs Lauro s
wIND-sunset. moderate. W.. clear.
FOREIGN FORTS.
LONDON Nav l5-Sslei for the Tinted states Macauis5i
Annabela Uncle Joe Golden Fleece Beechwood MIA anS
Sasley ciuow Amykos, both Elsnore Arrived the
lith ist John HOught Are Arizona Irens the latter
ashore ateor hs been foaed and berthed 81 New s
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
PRICTICING FOE TIE IRISH MATCH.
THE AMERICAN TEAM AT crrEDMooR.

THT AMERICAN TEAM AT CrEEDMOOR.
On Saturday the American Rifle Team had
another day OF practice al Creedmoor All the Team were
present except Messrs. Hepburn and Hawley. Mr. H. s.
Jewell being unable TO leave his business, resigned his
place for the International contest. and it filed by
Can't L. c. Bruce The uniform will consist of a
light blue cap and blouse The day being fine there was
large number Of visitors present The was As fol-
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17

States Court to restrain the sale Of the Macon and Bruins
wick Railroad which advertised take place in June
on the ground that provision made for the payment
OF the second series Of bonds ndorsed by the State and
repudated ny the Legislature, portion OF said bonds
being held by Mr.. Branch. Arguments In tho case win
DC held Monday before Judge Bradley.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
YOUNG LADY RUN OVER BY AN ENGINE.
PORT JERvIs, N. Y, May 16.-Josie Carr, n

young lady about 2l years OF age, by an
engine track in the Erie yard at this
place about 10 O'Clock this morning. receiving injuries
which Will prove fatal Both legs were cut on near the
I,l
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
NO APOLOGY DUE FROM THE TRIBUNE.

TO inc EHtFOT Ut T"t ITFVH"t'
SIR: Don't you apologize for your remark
about Mr.. Fullerton. II meets the approval OF all
have heard mention IT, Don't apologize, but give hlm
another il he as well deserves 10 as did this
dkNhi - 4 iLAii'
Neo-Haren, Conn, May ii, 1870
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
6perinl Noticeo.

De.hier,- Pis the best and safest remedy for Cm-
and Fever and NJ larla.
Lard a. Tayor. Grand and chrysless-Eng. B@y Br,is
sells 80 81 -. Eng ana Am Tapestry D. ana 81 ia
s3ylO Church S,sip.-Fif.h Ayeal9 irehOyt"riAa
Chtrch cor jIthst HORAIlO @ILAS BROWN, -. r. Brc-
ker Room .. lrlnly Bliidny Roai state Tor scrip
NRw.YoRX. aay 10. 1875.
Mercantile Library AssOctat!oE,
CLINTON II ALI- AsroRPLArR
r,ootiur of ular 'ton, held az ITO
r o:I on e evening u the lit INST, the oilaw-
ing t.Cket = ~ nOulnitf r,o-c,ops
CIAS. II. WILSON, wltJ II. B Ciahin * 90.
MN II. GTIoN. IT,. with Williams "a OuI0h
u ID. sFARI.s, with Farmers Loan AMI Ir!st Co
GEORGE D. FARRAf;, with C0o2nks anu Ihe@h.
ELECTION TUESDAY, ioth inst
pofilo from A. m. IN.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17

The pews in DR.. Halls Church. in Fifth-ave
corner Fftyffhst will be sold this evening at 730
O'Clock 1t is expected there will be full attendance
OF porsons Interested in the enterprise.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
RdHRiTU

UUTCUr>-rON -ryIrsOE-At Utica, ~ Y, Thursday. Nay
~ by Pew Van Dsusen DR. Frcdta'<k Eugene Huictn.
son ol New York 10 Mary Watt wl.es daughter %
Charles :. " ilson, -sl, Vi that city.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
ATTENDANCE AT THE CINCINNATI MUSICAL FEs.
TIVAI.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nay 1G.-Careful esti-
based upon the sale Of tickets place the aggregate
attendance the musical festival last week 1T from
$4,000 to $1,000 persons.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17
PRINT CLOTHS MARKET.

PRovrpEvcE r. l. MAY 16Printng Cloths declined durlng
the week nc market closing duh at ,g &c Tor
standard 6ixj4 sales OF the week. Zoooo piocS
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17

1t is q cardinal principle with the agency of
s. ~ Pettengiil G Co. TO recommend nothing 10 the ad
vertlsor bn what exactly suited to the end desired
-fIndiGnapOlis Journal.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-17

All Notices Of Maryt-gss must b iaclo.e5 viii lsv
rams and atLiress
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-27

constant and Notorious. But the punishment
inflicted upon poor and friendless criminals.
ofteu no doubt upon the innocent who are
Passing along one Of the dirty passage ways,
called streets, in the walled city the other day.
We saw poor wretch chained TO the corner OF
a building the chain was attached to heavy
iron yoke about his neck his feet and hands
were manacled around his neck was 80
placed board of three-quarters OF an inch In
thickness and two and a-half feet square,
there being round aperture in the centre SO
as to secure q fitting. The man had been bam-
booed 80 he could,scarcely stand There he had
remained exposed to sun and storm, with only
filthy rags to cover his nakedness, for four long
weeks, his friends, very poor themselves, bring
ing him 3 scanty allowance OF food, and officials
relieving him from the board torture known as
the kangue for few hours at night, IN order
that he might get some sleep, but replacing It
an early hour in the morning to be berne with
much suffering during the day. The wretch
WAS crouched down upon his legs he could not
stand upright on account Of wounds inflicted by
the bamboo he was reduced almost to skele-
ton, but four weeks more of this punishment he
must endure. ir life held ont, before the expira-
ton Of his sentence. The man WAS thief, and
had not money to secure immunity from, or
mitigation of, punishment by means OF bribery.
We also visited the cages attached to the district
court house. and saw u number OF other prison.
ers enduring this same description Of punish
ment. In another apartment men were packed
in almost as thick as they could stand they
we're Obliged to take turns in lying down for rest
at night.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-27
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Dish onesty I'm Chinese ON ciAi L,ie.

From Editorial Cor. Of Troy Times.
The Chinese government ID despotism Of the
seyereBt kind. The will Of the emperor il nom-
inally supreme but many officials exercise des-
potic powers under him, exercising the most
arbitrary authority, even to the taking OF life
and the con 1scation of property. The different
provinces have governors appointed by the en-
peror, and they appoint magistrates for districts
and cities all these officials are the veriest dos
pots within their speros. The governors are
yioeroys in fact, and the Pekin or central gov
ernment hardly ever interferes with them, ex-
cept, as is the case with the Turkish govern
ment in dealing with Egypt, to demand certain
annual contribution of treasure. There is in
China therefore, one head or central despotism
and several provincial despotisms each exer-
cising supreme control over the lives and proper
perty Of its subjects. There no written
law precedents and traditions constitute the
basis of authority all interests are in fact sub
ject to despotic will. The Chinese administra-
lion Of government is very corrupt. The Off
cials known as mandarins, from high to low are
dishonest. Bribery bears sway in all depart
ments. What is here characterized as the
''squeezing' process is almost if not quite uni
versal among the officials. They ''put up a job
whenever there is q chance to extort money.
For instance, it is known that a business man is
IN prosperous circumstances and making money
an agent of the district magistrate applies to him
for the loan OF a considerable 8 I'm OF money in
behalf OF the magistrate. That means "equeez-
ing" The man upon whom the demand is made
go understands it. 1t is never intended that the
money shall be repaid. 1t is official extortion.
He may by some arts Of diplomacy get the
amount somewhat reduced, but pay it he must
or failing to do this he will be subjected to an
noyanoes innumerable ; he will be arrested time
and again on false charges his business
will be interfered with by such indirect
method as cunning may devise he will have no
pescs until he yields to the "squeezo," and
makes the sloan, which the magistrate divides
with the governor, paying small proportion tc
his henohman, the agent, who worked up the
case. Throughout ofilcial circles this system OF
e1tortion is practiced, even down to the petty
criminal who.if he has few hundred cash to be
squeezed out, may escape punishment by max
or hanger on Of the court-the money of oours,
being paid over to the magistrate, who makes
small allowance to the bribery agent. And that
Is the way Of Chinese justice it is common