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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
THE WAR IN CUBA.

YALMAsFDA WITH THE ARMY-SEYERAL VILLAGES
ATTACKED BY THE INsURGENTs-TIIE SHOOTING
OF GARCIA.
IRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
HAVANA, Nov. 27.-COunt Valmaseda left
this city daybreak the 10th to direct the military
operations In person. On arriving at Las Cruces, where
he has established his headquarters he issued two adj
dresses one to the inhabitants OF the Cmoo Villas, ex-
hortng them aid him in suppressng the insurrecton'
and the other TO the insurgents, warning them that ne
would give neither truce nor quarter.
The village OF Yarenique attacked by band OF In
surgents the Sd ns but they were repused by vol
unteers. The insurgents also attacked tie villages OF
Pedernales and Vegas On the 1h lust the village OF
Jumento was attacked bya large band OF insurgents who
burned % houses On the 10Th inst another band at
tackled the village OF Poro, but IT repulsed By the
garrison and left two dead on the field Notwthstand-
ing repeated assertion Of the Spaniards that the In
surgents arc roaming about in small bands It is evident
from these and other incidents OF the rebellion that they
are often met in considerable numbers.
The celebrated bandit Carlos Garcia wos surprised and
killed on the 2Ist inst. by the Guarda Civil, who had
laid an him. On the morning OF the 2lst
inst accompanied by and woman, he went TO the
estate called uanamon de Herrera On finding that troops
were lying wait for him, he gave cry Of alarm ana
ran away The troops fired ON him, killing him and
his companion and wounding the woman, who managed
TO escape The remainder Of the band fed seeing the
death OF their chief. Several firearms and articles OF
value an insurgent alg, and commission signed by
Aguilera appointing him commander-general Of Vueita
Abaio were found with Garcia The dead chiefs band
numbered 80 men, according TO information furnished 10
yamaseda, but is now reduced to 10 men because OF
recent losses The band made up mainly Of deserters
from the militia.
The misunderstanding and dtssonsions In the Casino
Fspafio continue, and many members have withdrawn
their names The principal OF these dissensi1ns
was a Telegram which the Casino Espanol purposed
sending to Madrid Several members objected and with
drew from the club.
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A RAILROAD RECEIVER LOSES HIS MIND.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 2.-All the persons con-
cerned in the suits against the Louisville and Cincinnati
shor. Line Railroad by which receiver was appointed
over year ago fled petition in court to-day, asking
that the Office declared vacant Samuel Gil who has
filed the position very accepaby since his appointment
is now mentally derauged and unable TO attend TO his
duties Ills condition is alleged to have been produced
by disease Of BRAIN certificate b. TINS effect Of Mr.
G's hyscian accompanies the petition also an afi-
dayit OF the brother and other relatives OF Mr. GILL; ac-
know gng the named They also ask the Court
for the appointment OF receiver Tomorrow, aud
reduction OF salary from $1,000 to $4,000. Mr. Cid is an
old railroad cxpert known all continent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
FOREIGN NOTES,

LONDON, Dec. 2.-The weather to-day in
this vincnity is cold and snowy.
BOMBAY, Dec 1.-The Prince of Wales and
suite have arrived at Randy, In Ceylon.
ALDEN, Dec. 2.--The Egyptian troops have
occupied the districts Of Juba and Ksmayo, dsarmed
the Zanzibar forces there. and hoised the Turkish flag
ST.. THOMAS, Nov. 10.-The German war
steamer Augusta returned yesterday from Iaguyra
Venezuela and reports everything quiet. Nothing fur
Their has occurred account of the difference Win EO
land. Everything is quiet in Porto Rico.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The United States
steamship Alaska, Capt Alex A seinmes, VIII probably
be ordered coast Of Liberia for the protection OF
the settlers, and to encourage them IN Their Warnke
operations against the natives. The Alaska Is now at
t.ched TO the Euro squadron and carries II guns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
TRIEGRAPHIC NOTES.

NEW ORLEANS Dee. 1.-The Fall meeting OF the
Louisiana Jockey Club has been postponed 70 Dec o. H.
And 81
BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 81. l.. Doty Of Collins,
Erie County had his leg taken Of ~ the late railroad
disaster, died At the hospital this morning.
OTTAWA Dec. THE Government has decided
NOT TO Of Robbins Of Nova scotia who
WAS sentenced death for the murder OF his wife At Bear
River.
OWEN SOUND, Dec Zone thousand barrels of
whit. .h aud sauon seized by the
eminent for having been caught during the closed
HALIFAX, Dec. 2.-The Government steamer New
field Magdslon Islands The Prince Ed
hsrb0rs Frozen and produce laden
sells caught
NACHIAs, Me-, Dec &c. w. Drisko editor OF
The Inlon assaulted recently by named John.
son, with lies critical eenduop frvm wounds
on ths head.
LARAMIE CRY, w. r., Dec. 2.-Everythng 10
quiet to-day the Rock Springs and the Carbon Coal Mno
The hands working psaoeably Rock sIrnga
VIII Carbon Aines IN sfsw days lhc military
still at the nines-
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the rising and the water accelerated by

anticipated the rising and the water accelerated py
strong northeast gale swept up the river Win suc
force that little nothing could be done on Inc spur Vi
the moment In a very short time the poorer parts OF
Lambeth, Battersea, Wandsworth, and fnlham "ero
flooded 10 ght OF from feet TO ten feet and at one
establishment in Broadwa so printing machines Two
steam engines together with about S5O,OO worth OF
paper and other stock, submerged WITHIN an ho
other large places of business suffered in only slightly
less degree and the whsrves and docks along the
river serious loss has resulted the washing away OF
cargoes and injuries to shipping But OF course the In
turies fall most heavily upon the househoders VINO
have their little all and for these subscriptions nave
already been set on foot
In the provinces, Nottingham Is perhaps the heaviest
sufferer the valley Of the Trent having been washed oVc
and over again by the floods. For miles and miles the
surrounding country has the appearance OF one huge
lake. and in many OF the streets the people have 10 take
get and from home. and TO use the upper
windows as doorways At Hastings the spectacle was
extremely grand Huge swept the marine parades
and flooded the adjoining streets. The pier at Foke
stone was broken up into match-wood. At Towcester
several cottages were washed away, and at oxford
railway train which fortunately only going mt dan
gersignal pace was washed of the line Thousands OF
acres OF land submerged in S0nersetshre and In the
south accounts given of great injury and loss OF prop
erty at Dover, Portsmouth, Portland and Weymouth,
where also heavy gales have prevailed, driving the sea
into towns and doing much damage to the shipping
At Bath many hundreds OF people found themselves n
prsoned with five OF water in their houses on Sun
day morning. they had to be rescued on rafts and
at Windsor tho only way Of getting TO church was by
means Of punts In two places the wind and the
rain were aided by heavy fall Of snow. and In others
the waters are still reported to bs rising rapidly so Tar
very few lives have been reported as lost but IL ID reared
that fuller accounts will augment the record
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
LIBERAL REPUBLICAN ACTION.
;horaI Ronuhlipan General Commit

The Liberal Republican General Committee
held meeting last evening at the headquarters,
No 266 Broadway. b. f. Manicrre presiding. and dc
cded TO issue call for the holding OF Liberal RepuDcan
primaries Monday evening, Dec. ~ to el9st dele
gates to the General Committee The question OF con-
tnuing the organization was settled III the affirmative
without discussion by the adoption of this call. Gen.
John Cochrane presented resolutions in regard TO the
death of Vice-President Wilson. which were adopted
The following resolution also adopted:
ReSOired, That heartily commend the action OF Gov
Tudtn IN appointing IA commission OF able and DIS
tngushed citizens 10 devise general system lof tie
government the cities Of this STATE that we nope ter
labors result in the preparation of plans which The
people OF the State adopt and all the cities especially
ou own he freed the Influence Of the lntrgues and
abuses wch for many years past wOrKed injury 10 their
interests and impaired the fame OF the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
PORTSMOUTH APPROPRIATION.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Dec. 2.-At q meeting
Of the Board Trade last evening the Committee the
Harbor improvements made another report relative TO
the construction OF breakwaer in the harbor between
Gerrsh and Wood Islands, and read letter from Gen.
Thorn relative to the He estimates the cost, TO
build 1t Of for length OF 1915 feet at 100000,
and states that it will give efficient protection TO
numerous fishing and coasDg vessels. II will also make
the outer Of refuge In the seyerest gales and
an increa anchorage ground will be obtained at
paratiyey small expense. The Committee were In
slructed send petition to the members OF Congress
from this district To present the subject 10 Congress- aud
ask for an appropriation for building the breakwater.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
THE ICE DESTROYING THE STEAMER.

POUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Dec. 2.-NO moro
bodies have been recovered at the 6unnysde wreck.
though graphing has been going all day. The heavy
and fast accommodating ice is rapidly destroying what
left OF the steamer, and tomorrow she may disappear
from view. coroner's inquest has been begun at E-
more's Corners before DR.. Mckenzie OF Kingston Only
three witnesses have yet been eIamDed Capt Tcson
JOS Cornell and Frank Walker. Nothing different from
the previous statements have been elected thus far The
French jewe,gy dealer who lost, Joseph Platy
Of No. 90 orchardst., NewYork The inquest will be
resumed tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03

SALE OF THE OLD PHILADELPHIA MAYNARD
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2.-The navy-yard in
this city to-day sold for 81 100000 The purchaser
was j. LAWYER Welsh, who bought for John C. Bullet,
attorney. The latter gentleman refuses to disclose the
names Of those for whom II purchased large
crowd WAS present, including Secretary Robson
and other members Of the Commission having
charge Of the sale The yard first put up as whole,
being the intention to sell the ground in parcels in case
satisfactory bid could not be obtained for the property
in one lot. 1t started st 100000, running ny
100000 at a time until $1,0o0,0Oo was reached.
1t was finally knocked down for that figure The hrst
intimarns given out were that the Dayyyard had been
purchased In tho interest Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company This afternoon Mr. John p. Green, one Of
President seotts assistants stated positively that the
railroad company the real purchaser but declared that
they had not maturcd their plans for the future rea
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tion tho property. The Bpe,ing Telegraph however
says that It is learned authortavey that Mr. bni'e''
purchased the navyyard for Messrs. Drexel Co.. the
well-known bankers and Messrs g. A. Welsh, large
shipping firm of this city, and that 10 was not purchaser
by lie Pennsylvania Railroad Company. ,,
LATERPresident Scott OF the pennsylvania Kal.oau
admitted tonight that the Company had purchased the
old Maynard property and that 10 would be utilized US
much possible for railroad purposes that IL was nor
only valuable for that but could be used for conmerca
purposes. Just what will be done with 1t has not yet
been determined by the Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
MARTNE DISASTERS.
THE PACIFIC UNsEAwORTHY FOR YEARS.

THE PACIFIC UNsEAWORrHY FOR YEARS
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a Government officer,
writing from Portland, Oregon, says:
The terrible Of the loss OF the steamer Pacific
from collision a sea- with 275 OF her passengers and
crew stddest we have had for many long day.
We need a Pimsoll this coast-ln this country sx
wears ago reliable shpcarpc inter- tells me that he went
into hold when they were repairing some OF her out
SIDE work and then he could have shoveed her timbers
AWAY they were rotten When she left our wharf he
remarked that she would day be coffin for some
oue little realizing that his words would
true or course there will be nyestiSaton and The
thing Will be whtewasbed over. But can we not iook
ships to 20 More than half the coasting steamers
tu, Pacific believe uDseaworthy hut II Will take
,r skill to Get the aud in such shape 10 be able
10 conquer tue howl OF indignation their propretors
would raise"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
CHARLES OCOyORS CONDITION.

FALSE RUMoRs OF HIS DEATu-IIE IS IN TIE SAME
CONDITION AS on TUESDAY
Yesterday there was q report that Charles OConor
was in lower con liton than the day before. This
rumor upon investigation, appears to be false. Dr.
Reyes, his physician, last night stated that MI
UConor was IN the condition that he was on
Tuesday, seemingly neither better nor worse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
RUSSIAN VICTORY IN CENTRAL ASIA.

A Reuter- telegram, dated Khojend, Nov. 80
says Notwithstanding their recent defeat at Namangham
the Kcptschaks assembled the left banks OF the Marin
and syn-Daria Rivers in large numbers Their head
quarters were at Balyktsc, where they had concen-
trated to the number OF 10000.
The Russians under Gen. Skobelef attacked the town
on Nov o. The Kptschaks defeated with i'm
mense loes. The Russian troops after their victory,
returned TO Namangham II IL believed THAI security s
reGstablished on tie right bank Of the Syr-Daria-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
A CONFEDERATE NAVAL CAPTAIN THREATENED

SAN Francisco, CAL, Dec. 2.--Capt Waddell,
who arrived in command Of the Pacific Mali City
of Ban Francisco will not take her her first trip "
Sydney via Honolulu being threatened with arrest by
the Hawaiian authorities q charge Of piracy for the
destruction OF the Hawaiian bark Harvest during his
operations against the Arctic whaling hect IN tns Rebel
steamer Shenandoah Capt. Laehn win take his place
temporarily pending arrangements 70 secure waddeIs
freedom from mslestauon by the Hawaiian aAsAossue~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03

THE LAW INVOKED TO RECLAIM CURIOSITY.
Boston, Dec. 2.-TO-day, at the sale of the
shurtlen library, copy Of tho bay Psalm Book" said
to be the first book printed in EcwEngand was offered
An Injunction TO prevent its sale served by the
deacons of Old South Church, who claim that IL IL the
property Of that church. from which 1t mysterou-ly dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
LOSS OF LIFE ON LAKE ONTARIO.

OswEGo, Dec. 2.-lt is ascertained that the
schooner j. g. jenkins foundered In the gale ON Monday
above Oswego and that all board were lost One OF
the cabin doors and the lii To the seute have come
ashore The lost were: Captain, John Brown Of
Osyego; first mate John Smith second mate Sam Nc
Donald; seamcn, Hugh Doran, James Stewart, james
Williams Michael Brophy, VIM. Bonner, all Of Qswego,
aud WOMAN cook from Buffalo. The vessel was incurred
Tor 50 600 aud the cargo insured for $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
FOREIGN NEWS.
MINISTERIAL CHANGES AT MADRID.
MADRrD, Thursday, Dec 2, 1879

MINISIERIAI CHANUEo Al MADHIU'
MADRID, Thursday, Dec 2, 1878.
The changes in the Cabinet went into effect
to-day The following Ministers took the oath OF office
before the King
Canovas del Castillo as President OF the Ministerial
Council
Callderon Collantes Minister OF Foreign Affairs
Martin Herrera rs Minister OF Justice.
Toreno Minister OF Public Works.
The other heads of Departments remain unchanged.
Collanes was offered the mission TO Rome, but declined
It, being unable leave the city account OF domestic
affairs He then transferred from the Ministry OF
Justice 10 that OF Foreign Affairs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
SPAIN AND AMERICA.
REFORM IN CUBA PROMISED.

LONDON, Thursday. Dec. 2, 1875.
The Daily Neus this morning publishes
special telegram from Madrid giving the contents OF the
recent Spanish note to the United States Spain prom
Uses the gradual emancipation OF the slaves In Cuba and
increased freedom Of commerce. Besides foreigners
when arrested. shall have an immediate hearing ana
legal redress shall be obtainable for past injuries
Another special telegram TO the journal says that
anxiety exists in Madrid regarding the reception
OF the note at Washington 1t embodes spains ut-
matum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
Two OF THE VICTIMS.

PoUGaKEEPsIE, n. Y, Dec. 2.-Tbe Irish
girl lest the steamer snnys side has been Identified
Bridget Donnehar che had sister in New-Jsrsey and
was Oh her way thther TO visit her The Mrs Haywood
also lost was the wife Of Milford W. Haywood OF New
York She was SO years OF age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
MR.. SMITHS VACATED CHAIR.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The report prevails
to-day that Marcus l. Ward OF NewJersey has been ten
dered the office OF Commissioner OF Indian Affairs
Though officially confirmed it appears TO have agood
foundation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
THE SUSPENDED BANK OF AMERICA.

NEwORLEANs Dec. 1.-THE official state
mept OF the Bank of America which suspended yester
day. shows assets TO the amount Of 100000, and
liabilities, 1898 600 The liabilities include Slss000
due to depositors and $4,000 due the Importers and
Traders National Bank Of New-York. The assets are
decidedly weak II is estimated they will yield only
from ten 10 twenty-five cents on the dollar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03

LONDON, Thursday, Dec. 2, $50.
Yesterday was settling day" the last day
of the regular semimonthly account at tue stock Ex-
change There were rather more failures than usual.
Tie largest was that of Braggott Brothers. stock and
share brokers OF No. 2 Cushion Court, Old Broadst
Their liabilities are estimated at S35O0O0 There
also five other failures OF lesser importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
THE CENTEN.NI1L.

GERMANY VOTES A FRESH APPROPRIATION.
BERLIN, Dec 1.-The Federal Council has passed
resolution adding 100 900 marks TO the sum already
allotted to facilitate and promote the display OF Ger
man products at the Philadelphia Exhibition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
TIE CARLIST WAR.

MADRID. Thursday Dec. Q, 1875.
A Cabinet council has decided upon the
formation OF two armies of FIVE divisions each. one in
Navarro to be commanded by Gen. Martinez Campos,
and the other In the Basque Provinces to be commanded
by Gen. Quesada. The generals will shortly leave for
their respective commands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03

In the Eastern and Middle States not named above. the
taxes were than per cent in 1874 except in Della
ware where they l9 per cent In those Southern
Btates not above named in 1874 more than per cent
was paid with the exception % Louisiana and Alabama,
when paid 9 o, and OF Kentucky which paid g per
cent Returns were also received from the National
banks IN 1866 which not tabuated by States The
United Stairs taxes for that were IS O69 03S State
taxes 81 $40 Al total, SI6,0l9,3S9 An estimate Of
tue total taxation Of the Eatona banks for the ten
years ending i'm 1875 has Deen made and table Of the
L. Ia .,iND in IIia rannrt
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A NEW kSTEROID.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 2.-Leverner announces the
discovery of new planet of the thirteenth magni-
tude by NJ Borrclly at MarsGilles, Dec. l. in right
ascension hours % min, declination 23' So.
JOSEPH HENRY,
Secretary Of the Smithsonian Institution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
CONTESTED ELECTION IN MARYLAND.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Dec. Col. Levin Wool
ford the present Controller of the State and reelected by
the Democratic vote the election Nov was to-day
served with a notice from Col Ed Wilkins the Reform
candidate that lie would contest WoolfOrds election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
TOO MUCH PUT on NATIONAL BANKS.


The Controller has therefore called the attention OF
Congress to the fact that while the National banks
subject tax upon their entire capital, and not III
frequently upon the market value Of their shares, other
corporations the Of whose capital and the value
OF whose shares can BE- readily obtained by appropriate
are assessed ~ Ouela OF their vaue whc
pr firms and individuals are almost wholly exempt
letters recently received by the Controller from the
the other the West refer 10 this greatest Of all
economical subjects IN S9eh pam Terms that the Con
~ their suggestions Many OF the shareholders OF Ma
tona banks depend for Their income chiefly upon the
earnings these institutions and it does not just
that these thousands of shareholders shall by any
strucon OF law be compelled TO pay undue proper
preted by the different State courts and by aud
bank in one OF the Eastern cities recently refused to pay
is the ground that the shares OF the neighbO
own though worth several times much The court is
understood to have held that the bank had right
complain. since It's shares were not taxed above their
value
THK CASE OF TIE NETWORK CITY BANKS.
The Tax Commissioners OF New-York City propose to
tax the banks of that city, National and State only
upon the full par value Of their shares, but the total
amount OF their surplus without any allowance abae
ment A committee of officers Of the five principal
banks OF that city appointed to confer with the Com
missoners The law OF EewYok provides In substance,
that much of the property Of individual stockholders
a. Is held by in bank stock liable 10 be taxed for
the value OF the shares The banks In NewYOrk City,
In order TO avoid annoyance and YeXatOus suits have
for several paid the tax about per cent annually
to the city direct, instead OF leaving II for the stock
holders 70 pay and the Chairman Of the Committee in
HIS communication writes as follows:
The refuse to allow time either for
decision by the State Court OF last resort or for appeal
10 the Legislature for redress They take the ground
that they be governed by what the Courts say
the law and tie Courts have spoken, they must act
and act before the LIST OF January 1876 We reply sub
stantally A. follows;
First; We speak for National banks, and say they
their existence 70 the laws OF Congress and not to the
LEGISLATURE OF New-York Congress expressly eXempts
the surplus OF National banks oIn for wise and
obvious IL desires to build up strong instead OF
weak banks for the safety and benefit Of the public no
the profit and advantage Of the stockholders
On tue other hand, II local taxation is 10 be
United states then National banks may lie taxed Of
existence and State banks substituted with all the
the existing profits OF banks held as surplus fund.-
~ subject additional tx Oh three per cent
that fund Will be divided among the shareholders for the
simple reason that no bank could afford 70 carry IT,
second The construction Of the state laws by the Tax
the Committee uns0und, Tor the
Law says the be levied the value OF the shares
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
THE NEW PHILADELPHIA BRIDGE.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-The City Councils
passed the bill giving the contract FOR the building OF
temporary Howe truss bridge, the Schuy Kill River
az Marketst, 10 the Pennsy yania Railroad Company
IL is stated that the work will be begun at once, and
prosecuted day and night until completed.