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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12
Tho Com edy OF Usurpstion.

The progress of usurpation in Spain which
began with the accession of Prince Alfonso to
the throne continues in interest and variety.
The young King is tired of his military ex-
periences," and, leaving "the command Of
the armies to a real general, is on his way
to Madrid Among other duties is that Of
respect to Espartero, the venerable warrior
and statesman. now in retirement at Logroio.
The ''liberality'' of the new government ID
shown by its decree exiting Sehor Gorilla for
proposing to form an opposition party.
Sei1or Gorilla is q Spanish statesman and q
monarchist, who was Prime Minister under
Amadeus when the italian King abdicated.
he has never been q republican, and we do NOT
believe that he is republican now. he pro-
posed to found party that would DO to the
new government what the liberal party is in
the House of Commons natural proceeding
under q constitutional" government-ths
form which the King desired when he wal
interviewed" by the correspondents in Paris
He has shown the sincerity of his liberalism
by banishing from Spain one of its most con.
spicuous and honored statesmen.
There is one beautiful fact in the career Of
the young King which has not been properly
appreciated. When Isabella left Madrid His
Majesty was q. lad about ten years old. After
the fight the horses and royal equipage and
many articles of the royal household were
sold, just as NJ Theirs disposed of the effects
of Napoleon, including the furniture and the
contents of the Tuileries wine cellar. Among
other things, black pony, owned by the
young Prince, was sold to son of General
Prim, Lad about the age of His Majesty.
The officer who conducted this sale of the pony
and other royal possessions-a meritorioua
man in his way-has since been presented to
His Majesty as candidate for some dignity:
but the Prince who rules "by the grace Of
Cod declined to approve the appointment
The officer had "sold the black pony ia
Johnny Prim," and the King would "nevel
forgive him!"
This is about as much as could be expected
from Prince who leaves his tops and veloci.
pedes to become the ruler of q great
country. 1t is an amusing comment
on the whole business Of royalty. A
criticism of more bitter character
could be made when we note that Germany,
Russia and Austria have combined to recog.
nize Alfonso before his recognition by tho
Cortes. In other words, theseogreat Powers
would have nothing to do with the govern
ment of Castelar,, the Republic, sustained by
the vote of the nation, expressing the SOY.
ereignty of the people; but they hasten ia
recognize usurpation which places upon tho
throne the half-grown son of foolish mother,
who signifies his accession to power by an act
of vengeance upon the official who dared "a
sell his black pony to Johnny Prim l"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12

A SENATOR FROM FLORIDA was elected yes
terday after a long and fatiguing contest
Mr.. E. W. Jones, the successful candidate
is another accession 10 the democratic
strength in the Senate. He succeeds Abijah
Gilbert, republican, who was born in Otsego
county, in this State, and removed to ST.
Augustine after the war for the health of his
family Mr.. Jones has his reputation - q
statesman yet to make.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12
The Rejected Louisiana Comprcnise.

Our New Orleans dispatches this mining
give the text of the proposal of comp3mise
adopted by the conservative members 4 the
Louisiana Legislature and prcsentd to
the committee of Congress just efore
their departure. AS was stated il our
dispatches yesterday, Mr.. Wheeler the
Chairman of the committee, telegiphed
back from Mobile that the p4posi-
ton was not accepted. The terms the
proposed compromise seem fair, conciltory
and moderate. The conservatives offe}d to
leave Kellogg in the undisturbed POSSESSION
OF his Office 30 long as he continued b be
recognized by the President They stiphted
that all the conservative members q the
Legislature who we're really elected shoH be
admitted to seats, and that the Assembly
should then organize de nouo. These e the
main features OF the offered comp4nise,
which would have left the republicans full
possession of the fruits of the elec4n of
1872, and have given the conservative the
advantage they undoubtedly won in hlelec-
ton of 1874. 1t is to be deplored th1 this
adjustment, founded on mutual concefons,
and giving promise of tranquility I'd dis
tracted State. has been rejected by thos who
could have given it effect. AS it is + old
wounds remain open with no prosped that
they can be healed within the ensuinI two
wears.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12

The FRENCH SENATE. There is yet hope
for representative government in France
BY a vote Of the National Assem-
bly, it has been decided that the Senate
shall be elected by the people. This means
that France will not submit to the personal
government of any man. The Senate viii act
as a constitutional check on the lower branch
Of the Legislature, and will exercise an au-
thority equal to that given by tho American
constitution to our own Senate. 1t will be
no longer a resting place for lackeys and pen
sioners, but the controlling and regulating
power of the State. Under tho Empire 10 be
Senator WAS disgrace, but the best intel
lects of France will be proud TO sit in the new
body From this new amendment constitu-
tional government in France derives new guar
antees. 1t is by no means improbable that
under the new constitution the Republic may be
definitely established. Freed from the danger
Of Commuaes and the scarcely less degrading
rule of Napoleonism, France would soon re-
cover her place among the first nations of
Europe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12

The INTERocEANIc SURvEY.-The survey
ing parties sent by the United States govern
ment to report on the most practicable route
for an interoceanic canal to unite the Atlantic
and Pacific, have reached their destination
and begun their labors. As will be seen by
the interesting communications published in
another column, small party under the
command of Lieutenant Collins will survey
the Atrato route, while the main expedition
makes the survey of the Panama route.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12

TIE BEEcHEn TKIAL-The cross-exafna-
ton Of Mr.. Tilton was continued yestaay.
Mr.. Evarts devoted his attention to elu &at-
ing 1.-THE true story" about which so fch
natural curiosity is felt by the outside puic.
Mr.. Evsrts conducted the examination it'll
great skill. and by the time he has done IRE
win be scarcely any further chance of ew
statement The matter will have been tn-
rlniely exhausted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12

THE Ice BLOCKADE was so complete in the
East River last night that after eleven o'clock
the ferries ceased running, causing considera-
BILE inconvenience to the numerous travellers
benighted in Gotham.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12

President PARDo has succeeded in rotg
completely the insurgents IN the nortlof
Peru He has returned TO Lima 10 reSne
his duties Of Chief Magistrate. Brig3s,
taking advantage of the civil war, are Opt
ing near the capital. but We have no dlbt
the energetic President will deal pronily
with these marauders now that his handfe
tree.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12
Mr.. Washburue's Denial.

We print elsewhere this morning letter
from the Hon. E. B. Washburne, our
Minister in Paris, sent to us by cable,
denying, in the fullest, frankest and
most comprehensive manner, the story pub
ished in one Of our contemporaries to
the effect that he had received ten thousand
dollars for his official influence in placing the
bonds of Fremont's swindling Pacific Rail-
way on the French Bourse Mr.. Washburne
informs US that these bonds were placed on the
Bourse month before he arrived in Paris
that he exposed their fraudulent character and
so reported to the government, and that for
this he was denounced by General Fremont
as Minister discrediting American enter
prise. Our own recollection of these circum-
stances certainly corroborates the letter Of
Mr.. Washburne. We are glad the Minister SO
promptly destroys these aspersions upon his
good name. The fame of Mr.. Washburne is
dear to us, at q time especially when there is so
much scandal and looseness in public life.
We have always honored and trusted him for
his courage, his frankness, his patriotism and
his Roman virtue in assailing corruption.
This letter only justifes our trust, and it will
be especially grateful to the American people.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12

WALL STREET YESTERDAY Stocks were un-
yettled and depressed. Foreign exchange was
likewise unsteady. Gold was firm at 1l4s.
Money without new feature.
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WITH SUPPLEMENT,
NEW YORK, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY l2. 1878.

From our reports this morning the probabilities
me that the Dedtaer today ,ciA be clear and
cold
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WOODS xrsErx,

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
WOODS MUSEUM
'ssiir sS' s:s. q D'f' i ;:s
METROPOLITAN THEATRE.
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No ca Bross~sy.-tAhisrY stsR =. H., GEES ., nos
coLoxEL Sims vARIETf. nsP. NJ closes ct io's
ROMAN RIrPoDRoxL.
rwsntysu's ssrss' AND f0arA avsnss-Af~rs'sa ana
srxrxwAy HALL.
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No. sJi srordvsy.-vAKfErr, nsP.A elOsss attn -
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BsYAxr's OPERA HOUSE,.
sissrRsIsi '' &c. ' f FHi slo..: s,iS p 3 Dan
Bryant
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T. closes at 10 As p. ~ MISS Nav.
Irwin. ,....-rs saA asfs. 2, 1E ~ 1.u...
Broadway.-French opera OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
at p. II Mle Corale Gcorroy
SIBLOs.
srosdvsy.-A xorHEk's rRkrER. asr. r.; closes ss
" - =. n. EDWIN p. Jhorne.
BOOTHS THEATRE
escrre! Of nsyhird street snd sixh svsnss.-
SAN FRANCISCO NrNsrRELS
1iSsIRsisI, ats r. n. closes At 10 ?. 4
ROBINSON HALL.
Sixteenth ssrest-BEGoyE DULL CARE. o. P.M,
sloses At 10 :ssP ". me- Msccabe.
ACADEMY or DESIGN.
corner Of rwsntyIhird stree, and ourtn nveass 0Ex
nom "a. n. 70 3P NJ, and from sP. n tolorM
GLOBE THEATRE
Broadway-vARIETY. at r. NJ ciosss at 10 80 r. r.
wALLACKiS THEATRE.
Broadwav.-rHE sHAUGHRAUs. at So. n; eiosos ct
10 80 r. NJ M Boucicault
BROOKLYN THEATRE
Washington street-As VOC LIKE IL, ster u; close
1t 10 - y. NJ. Mrs Rousby.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-12

Mr.. Woods Speech on tho Tax Bill.
Mr. Fernando Wood has made strong
speech, full of valuable statistics and infor-
nation, on the new Tax bill now pending in
the House. It is his opinion that an increase
OF taxes is quite unnecessary for meeting any
real wants of the Treasury, and is especially
inopportune at this time, when the business of
burdens. One of the principal pleas for adj
ditional revenue is founded on the necessity
for meeting the requirements of the sinking
fund. Mr. Wood explodes that plea by show
ing that three successive Secretaries of the
Treasury, beginning with Mr.. Chase, made no
provision for the sinking fund at all, and
that Mr.. Boutwell, followed the precedent they
set during the earlier part of his administra-
ton. Such provision may as properly be sus-
pended now as at any former time. AS
soon as business revives there will be sur
plus revenue under the existing tax law, and
the sinking fund can be made good out # that
surplus. The net ordinary expenses IF the
government, which were one HUNDRED and
fifty-three million dollars in 1872, wee in
creased to one hundred and eighty mllions
in 1873 and to one hundred and ninet -four
millions in 1874-an increase of thirf-one
millions in two years. There is no great
reason why they should be greater nov than
in 1872, and if they were reduced by wise
economy to the same amount there wolf be
no sort of necessity for imposing additional
taxes. If the President desires to ACCUMULATE
fund for the military subjugation + the
South his wish ought not to be gratified
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WOODS NrsECN
uxD-f wsv. rcruer Ihlruefn sfrset-DAEf<0 DICK ana
lsse afgPn
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SEp rosK srapr rHgArsE,
r-fNsl CroR shALsIG. 81 r. ~; closes 81
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BROOKLYN THEATRE,
Washington street-As voc LIKE II. - p n. closes
10 IS p. NJ. Mrs Rousby.
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OLYMPIC THEATRE,
20 Ga Broseway.-vAhiErY. stsP ~ Gees Of io'S
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wALLACK,s THEATRE.
Broadwav.-rHE sHAUGHRACs. at W. n; eiosss st
10 10 r. NJ Mr. Boucicault
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FrrTH AvrNrg rrEArRE
I've nsy hsh street and Broafwav.-wOuEyo OF rHk
DAY steF ". closes ~ 10 A r. NJ MT. Lwi< xiss
MA Gilbert
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BROADWAY AND ANN STREET.

JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
PRoPRrEroR.
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HRooKLy~ PARK THEATRE.
rCL0xEL Sims VARIETY. Ats r. ~ closes 81 10 -
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II until be makes sure OF the lndOrslng nc
carnations Of the whole body Of his unanimous
fellow citizens. Everybody will agree that be
could not have done more 10 reconcile the
country to our advice than His Excellency
has succeeded in doing since II was respect
fully rendered for his serene consideration.
We have not yet written him a private note
OF thanks for his truly valuable cooperation.
since we do not wish 10 lend oountenance 10
any suspicion that there is settled under
standing between as We solemnly aver. in
spite Of strong Appearances 10 the contrary.
that we had no previous consultation with
His Ercellency before advising him 10 resign.
aud al that lac has since done TO bring the
country into our views has proceeded en-
tirely from himself We do not deny that We
would have oheeriully consented 10 be HIS
Exoelleney's organ in this matter If he had
invited as Int II We bad held that position
and had played the part Of . confidential
organ IN throwing out ioreshsdowing
suggestions. with an assurance that his
intended acts would Justify them. we
do not see how HIS Excelleucy could have
more faithfully supported us All Of bis noted
public acts SINCE We fr,tpronered our friendly
suggestion have been calculated 10 ard US in
convincing tho country that our advice Is as
reasonable as it is timely. Almost every day
His Excellency adds some fresh proof 10 the
growing accumulation in favor Of his making
way for the moderate and .ul cious repubn-
can statesman who would succeed him on bis
retirement, and who 10 said to "srina bis
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LYcEUs rHFATRG
'oursoanth gsrees and Sfxth aveuue.-~ru1 WV MAG.
,ALEA, 81 sf n. closes at 10 ss r. n niss cssieus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-05
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
THE FIREMENs WARRANTS.

MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PAID FOR MAY
THROUGH CONCESSION OF THE CONTROLLER.
The difficulty between the Mayor and the
Controller regard to the payment OF the nremen ny
payrol.s OF on individual warrants Is not yet settled
The Controller however, has so far accecdi 10 the
wishes Of the Mayor allow the remen to he paid
BY warrants covering the payos Of each company Tor
the month OF May The Controller in his letter to the
Mayor announcing that he willing TO concede TINS
much said "I am DESTROYS that the hremen should be
paid to-day, and having exhausted all means Tor
accomplishing this in the way that Is most consistent
with their convenience well as with sound admins
fratiop OF the OF the city, without success am
left 10 the alternative Of seeing these men and their
families suffer want OF the moneys to which they are
entitled or adopting other means 10 get telr
moneys In which you may consent 10 cooperate"
The MAYOR, in response, among Other things sara;
You have congratulations aud thanks Tor the soi
Non Won have thus effected Of the difficulty which mas
embarrassed both and am sure that YOU nave row
occurred the gratitude of the remcn who have Tor more
due for May. shall he happy 10 confer with you al any
time which may suit your convenience with regard 10
matters and shall cheeruy cooperate with you IN
every reasonable effort to secure efficiency IN tDc puohc
service II warrants due the hrcmeD FOR June can
he drawn payable the Others and sent 10 me Dc
fore D. to-day shall be only too happy TO counter
sign them Also - $1,000.
The Controller on the receipt OF the warrants at once
sct force OF CLERKS at work and the warrants we're
REGISTERED Daring the afternoon and evening pay mas
tiers were engaged in paying oil tine force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-05
SEA CLIFF CAMP-GROUND.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SUMMER vIslTORs-AR-
RANGEMENTs FOR THREE CAMP-MEETINGs AND
MUSICAL JUBILEE.
Although the regular camp-meeting services
at Sea Cliff Long Island have not begun yet, many fam
lilies, Numbering 1000 persons in all, have areaeS
established themselves there for the season. The GROUNDS
include about 200 acres, than half OF which are
well wooded. The land was purchased by the Sea ChH
Grove Association IN 1872. Since then 1t has been
much improved To its attractions as a suburban
retreat 1t adds the opportunities for bathing, row.
ing, and fishing About 100 private cottages arc
occupied by their at present These cottages vary
in price from S4OO TO $4,000 EACH The Association
$50 tents which let to tenants for the season.
Two large new tents are erecting in addition each OF
which will accommodate 800 persons. The Association
also owns a large hotel which has been much improved
It's cost was about $4,000. The dining hall seats about
700 people Among the persons on the grounds are the
Rev. Mr. nskp, the Rev. Dr. Porteous OF BrooKyh inc
Rev. Mr. Foster, author of the encyclopaedia OF llustra
tion " the Rev. Dr. Palmer, the Rev. William Ross the
Rev Dr. Whedon, the Rev. Dr. Nelson of the Methodist
Book Concern, the Rev. Mr. BoOle. the REV. W. H.
Thomas. G. W. Kelsey. James A. Taylor, j. Dubois. w
family f. Hbbs of the United States Assay Office f. W.
Young and wife, and l." C. Coe. . 49,. ,
listers Of all denominations invited To preach IN me
Tabernacle. The Tabernacle is large covered woodom
people Services held in 1t yesterday for the flst
time during the present season There VII be an organ
concert in the Tabernacle at a. M to-day THIS even
ing the anniversary Of Independence Day Will he cee-
brated by the discharge of fireworks on the grounds on
Wednesday there will he exhibition by the children OF
the Five Points House of Industry. Several lee
lures will also be gwen during the week. me
Rev DIR. LLOYD of the Washington Square Method
list Episcopal Church, will preach the grounds next
Sunday. Three camp meetings will be held here dnring
the Summer The first will be by the Germans ana VIII
begin on July 81 continuing seven days. The next VIII
he held under the auspices of the National convention
for the Promotion of Holiness, beginning july - ana
continuing for five days. On Aug ne sea Ch camp
meeting will open. which closes Aug. Ii. On Aug IL q
musical Jubilee will be held on the grounds, under the
direction Touree of Boston and Prof Carl Zrahr
The Jubilee will last about two weeks Many prominent
musicians Will participate in the eXcrciscs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-05
NETWORK CITY.

There were 1893 arrests last week, GIG deaths,
isG births and ls7 marriages There 593 sick and ds
emierans Wards Island against 779 for the
| week IN 1874.
News from Washington states that the President
has signed the commission of Jacob NJ Patterson j to be
Pension Agent in this cty, in place OF Mr. butcher who
The foreign mail sent from this port on Saturday
consisted Of 573G letters and 66 bags Of papers The Britain
! 10 bags, and the Ethiopia 1850 letters and bags
| Robert Burnside of No. 1913 Thirl-ave. was acct
dcntay shot In the forehead while painting target in the
shooting gallery at that number on SATURDAY George iIoch Of
fired the shot that wounded burnside.
| On account Of the adjustment of the difficulties
between the baltimore and Ohio and Pennsyvan Railroads
the freight Of The form road VIII no longer BE- sent To at
tween Baltimore and this city we're Withdrawn OH SATURDAY
| The Atlantic Express train on the Hudson River
Railroad which is due at Forty second at
hour behind time Yesterday The delay was cansed by the
spreading OF tue rail-. at lityfith IT, by which the BAGGAGE
wrecked No person was seriously Injured
Capt. McCullagh of the Seventeenth Precinct
Police broke up six policy shops on Saturday night and
rested the propnetors foows: William Weber Of ll9
East ST. julius Damn Of No 5i5 fhst Louisa siebcr
John smith Of No O32 Eleventh ST. and Charles Colt OF No
ST. AM Anirew Wehman Of NO o22 snthsI arrested
with policy slips their possession ned
The New-York Hospital having fitted up the build
ing at No 100 Chambers st. House Of Relief" where viii
be treated all OF snpsoke and accidents that
ly it'll th3 OF Charities
rciiOn their Ambulance corps II perform service usual,
| ambulanccs b. idesi. When
notice should be- gwen al the nearest police
when few blocks Of the House Of Relief
Will be sent On application.
BROOKLYN.
There were 5l2 persons arrested by the police last
week
Charles H. Smith of No. 50 IIarrisOn-avc a con-
ductor Flushing railroad fell from
fatally Saturday
reward of ~, 800 for the arrest OF the assailant
Of Aaron Shute, has been offered by Mayor Hunter
cOTdance with resolution of the Board Of Aldermen.
Sanitary Superintendent Segur resigned his posi-
SECRETARY Iangfod detailed 10 duty
Acting SANITARY superintendent by Health Officer OersoD.
Conrad Ihel, John Stegcr and Franz Gemey, of
District seheutzen Corps sailed for Europe the
Oder Saturday To take part in the National German
scheutLenfcst NJ stuttgart
James Nanghton, who was known as Chief Clerk
Of Building Of the FIRE Department under the old
charter has been designated superintendent VI Buildings
under the amended charter.
Lucinda Watson. who was shot by her husband.