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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
TAXING BANK DEPOSITS.
ARGUMENTS BY BANKERS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
OF WAYS AND MFANs-wHAT A TAX on DE-
POSTS REALLY AMOUNTS TO-A THRRKFoLD

ARGUMENTS BY BANKERS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
OF WAYS AND MFANs-wTAT A TAX on DE-
POSTS REALLY AMOUNTS TO-A THRRKFoLD
TAXATION.
WASHINGTON. Feb IA large and iufuen-
tial dcputaon was heard to-day before the Committee
of Ways and Means the repeal OF the taxes bank
capital and deposits About 30 gentlemen present,
representa- the National banks State banks private apd
savings banks. with the clearinghouse Cham
bcrs Of Commerce. and Boards OF Trade OF
almost every large city In the United States.
SO great the interest excited by the depuaton that
almost every member OF the committee present
Tho committee addressed by Messrs. Patterson OF
philadelphia, J. d. Hayes OF Detroit, Norris OF Balti
more, Buell. and g. $. COc President OF the American
Exchange Bank, of New-York Tho last-named gentle
man said there not only IN immediate necessity for
the repeal Of tho taxes bank deposits and capital,
but that the Treasury could easily spare the
IS. 900 900 OF annual revenue from this source
He desired the committee TO consider what tax de-
posts of banks really 1t not tax, 40 some
persons supposed upon money but If we looked into the
matter we SHOULD fId that the bank deposits in the
United States almost three times great AS the
volume OF money. For every dollar of outstanding cur
rency we had at least two or three dollars Of
bank deposits This being So it must DO clear
that tax on deposits not tax money. Every
1T all familiar with practical banking knew that the
DEPOSITS were not created chiefly by the actual use OF
currency They did not represent grecnbacks bank
notes passed the bank counter by its customer
They represented cotton, tobacco. wheat pork, and
multitude OF other commodities, which were passing
from one city to another. and created IN each city.
through which they passed, an instrument OF credit
which being placed In bank became CON
verted into the deposits OF that bank when
the same commodities reached another city port in
their passage from the producer To tie they
again added 10 the volume OF bank deposit In this
the same parcel Of goods created very Otter half y
dozen sue cessve deposits all Of which running
the same time, and were paying taxes to the National
treasury just rs If they were separate. indie
pendent and wholly distinct masses Of capital
Gentlemon had boon complaining OF double taxation
but il would be hard for advocate OF bank taxes
prove that tax on deposits did not involve three-told
hye-fold or even scveIl-t0d taxation Banks were IN
very many unable To pay dividends Ia their stock
holders without drawing upon the aocumuatODs of cap
al and surplus Of past years But for this the
mutitudcs widows and 0Fphans. and frugal investors
whose money had been placed IN bank shnres would
suffer severely from the loss OF those snnua! dividends
or which they had to depend Ia many Tor means Of
subyistguCe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
THE CITYS DOCKS And WATER FRONT
PROCEEDINGS oP THE sUB-CoMMrTEEs OF COM
MERCIAL BODIES

PROCEEDINGS OF THE srB-CoMMnTEEs OF COM
MERCIAL BODIES.
At the meeting of the subcommittee ap-
pointed by the several commercial bodies OF this city,
yesterday in the OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
Capt Ambrose Snow presided. ". II. Webb OF Commit
tee No 1ssad that the committee would prefer 10 delay
the consideration Of its report until the next meeting
II, stated that tho committee Lad consulted with Conns
soner Wales OF the Dock Department, and further
report would DO made after a full understand
ing between the committee and the Commissioners
The consideration OF report No 2, in relation to the
proper width OF the river streets led 20 extended discus
sion upon the relative width of West and SOuthlSts as
proposed and that established by the engineers OF the
Dock Department. |. b. Miller dissented from the
proposition build tho bulkheads OF wood rather than
Of stone. He Thought that stone bullea1s could be
biit, under proper management, rs eApritiousS az
those wood. He thought il ought TO be- done by con-
CITY ought to 90 lie ght that the city ordinances
relative distractions referring 70 Washington
and Fulton markets and stas) should be enforced
An anne nncnt thu report made increasing the
Width of Wcsst from 900 70 $50 feet, now estab-
shed by the regulations of the Dock Department II
was deemed ineNprdleut and unwisr considering the
narrOwuesS OF the East River to encrOdch any more
upon the water front. 10 was resolved TO make thc
width South 100 feet It's average width Is now 20
fct rutOn-st the Battery. The portion OF the
report recommending doubletiGck railways for The use
The conference then adjourned until Monday Feb IL, a
N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08

,,,ort a. In Presidential crisis The people who
ctary could easily forget all they had suffered IN
10 su war are people 10 DO credited with strength
the o moderation only strong people that does
ID ,tant impeach, imprison for political ofcnses
The new edi6ce erected by Trinity Church,
x.,on will be cGnsecrated tomorrow morning The
pcv DR. yinton Of Emanuel Church will preach At the
ng so, vices held in Huntington Han last Sunday the
~. Dr Phillips Brooks. the rector made an appeal to
49, congregation to release the church from debt Sixty
ee generous parishioners lad added 100000 TO tne
I'D desired from tae sale OF the Summerst estate, Dut
~ nitc Of the efforts of the Building Committee 100000
,sneecd to complete the payments for the organ aud
~ ne cSncrecatioi ana tie collections at the ser
vices yielded $I3I93 ~ Tine church Will be iree from
seht when II consecrated The new edhce Is one OF
The most striking il not beautiful churches IN New
Engand.
prof. Swing of Chicago did ample justice to
women his last Sunday. although he stopped
,bort of female suffrage. lie held that woman has
,ohns TO gain from politics She is powerful as an in
,nraton "she has not been the warrior on the great
hattie fields OF lfe but the tumpeer to inspire the
nsons She moved through the age of chivalry a
strange impulse the moving spirit Of each contest OF
inlg ana tho theme OF each harpist what was a
mighty power in romance can be mighty power IN
religion She fills churches fills our praverneetlne
roos she writes powerful moral literature she invaue
Al streets and byways IN her erandS or mercy, anu
against the attractions OF fashion and ihenesss as
queen Of the empire OF religion and charity onur s
broad confession Of her rights which t1e present hs
ma the inner moral Of woman SO long deeu VI
repressed has burst fortn In new power
German recently went 10 TaiiS WIN I"
genuine Coreggo which he had been unaoe 10 sen Al
nj. own country for what il worth He had eter OF
,n,oduo,,on TO a German art dealer who has an excel
liant reputation in Paris and to rich banker WHO
hss large collection OF paintings. He took the picture
10 the banker and offered to sell 1t for s24O0 agreeing
% deliver on the following day. In the evening the
dale called and cautioned tdc banker against buying
tha ncne as he had discovered that IL was copy The
hantcr accordingly refused to buy the painting, and te
Gernan went back his lodgings cursing HIS ia luck
While he WAS broOding over his misorunes an EhgSu
enenap who had heard OF The CoIeggio called 10 lock
~ n and offered him $4,000 ON the spot The German
,ored nc once and the OrrcSO was soon on us way 10
Prghton The art dealer who had cautioned tie banker
sgsnst making the purchase Thinking that he couid now
hve the pcifs ais called few DAYS altcr
ID TO uier 81 200 FOR il. but learned 10 he 0sny
lcruss the CnAnnGl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
THE DR4MA-MU SIC.
COMEDIES AT wALLACK,s.

ore Of the prettiest comedy bills that could
4. desjrca-composed Of "A Morning Call" and Mar
ned Life was offered Wallack's Theater last night
and considerable company of spectators deeply enjoyed
H. Mr. Lester Walack and Miss Ada Dyas acted 81 Ed
xard Ardent and Mrs ChiUiagon. Both were little
stnre and hard but both were polished and vivid and
hi, guting picture Of refined egotism playing with the
edged tools Of sentiment was certainly set III gold
frame Of delicate artfice and action Miss Dyas mas ohs
been known for her aptncss in raiery. Mr. "aacK Is
always happy III farcica touches of grimace, upon the
surface OF deep feeling and in quick transitions from
serious feeling drol levity. The merits OF oOth styes
were shown in this performance. with silvey cleaIness
and "A Morning Call" If Its performance lacked
the freshness Of the morning dew upon the hower was
invested with all the luxury and elegance OF tho exotic
Harold Of old could around his boat on the blades
OF the oars while they were ID mct0n Inc hnisned
ooneiisn-as Lester wallack is,-pertoEms task OF
equal grace giving soidity to nOthingncss and fasc
Mating interest to tres of manner, caprice
,entnnt aud volatile dc'ion. good instance OF grace
An eonelyaong may b. in this representation o!
"a Morning Call" and IL is worth the attention OF those
who study aud enjoy this delicate form OF art Mar
red Life" also acted exceedingly well last night
This ia well known for admirable comedy OF the far
ccsl kiud-uproarOusly funny. and at the same time
legittnate. The cast gave Mr. john Gilbert IN Mr.
Codde Madame Ponsi as Mrs.. C0ddie. Mr.. Ed
ward Arnott az Mr.. LyaJ Miss Rose Wood as
Mrs. LlmI Mr. c. A. Stevenson as If. ToanghaS-
band Miss Kate Bartlett Hrs. founghats6and,
Mr. Beckett: "a Mr.. Dooe, Miss Ellie Germ0n as Hrs
Dov., Mr.. J. ". shannon as Mr.. Dismal, and Mrs.
John Seton as Mrs. DiSmGi. This cast will not make
MS forget certain OF tile older oncs but II is OBJ
viously judicous and adequate Mr.. Glborrs comicai
eccentricty and intense reality delightful as
ever their mirth and in their art Mr.. Beckett is
superb the unconscious drOery of Dove. These two
prr1unances would alone suffice to carry the piece.
They adequately supplemented by the rest o. tho
cast and the comedy was spec along amidst tund!t
OF happy laughter The hill will he repeated to-
night and Saturday. All For Her" is announced Tor
Friday and next Monday will bring revival of nd
naf.a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
SERIES OF WAGNER PERFORMANCES.

A SERIES OF WAGNER PERFORMANCES
The following prospectus, sent to this Office
By Mr. j. Fryer who has been for several years
In connection with tile musical ventures Of the Strakosch
brothers, speaks for itself:
Mr. J. G. Fryer proposes giving Grand Wagner Fes-
tyal at the Academy OF Music, beginning March IL lie
Intends producing pliinsel, The Flying Dutch
man." Lohengrn," and " Die Walktre." They will all
be done In their complete and with great accuracy
OF detail. "The Flying Dutchman" which has been
given here only in English, Will be performed without
cuts and in order that Die Wa!Aire snail be repre-
rented In the most effective manner Mr. Ad Ncucndcrn
has been secured to lead the orchestra Mr. Neuehdorn
essisted at the Wagner Festival at BayIenth last Sdi
mer and is undoubtedly cnpeent to control the mhslc
Besides that Die Walhrc shall De presented IN the
manner several of the best scenic artists
In the city already engaged upon tie scenic cnects
The arss engaged Tor the princpal pars are Madame
Eugene Psppcnhem, Madame Pauline CaIissa, Madt'ne
Clara Perl Miss COOncy. MADAME ldsner MI biscson
M. Charles Fritsch Mr.. PreuSscr. aad Mr. Bum lie
orchestra will number nearly sixty performers ana we
chorus singers Will DO well disciplined and caretuAy
selected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
THE IhTEROCEANIC CANAL.
TIE TREATY WITH THE NICAEAGUAS GOVERNMENT
IN DANCER-INTRIGUiS OF FOREIGN AGENTS
NY TELEGRAPH 10 Tue TRlBuNE.I

TIE TREATY WITH THE NlCAEAGUAN GoNEi'"hhNi
IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF FOREIGN AGENTS
fly TELEGRAPH 10 Tue TRlBUSE.i
WASHINGTON, Feb. THE negotiations in
relation TO the Interoceanc Canal treaty between the
Halted States and the Government of Nicaragua have
tered an obstacle IN unexpected quarter ana
one which threatens to defeat It, Whe tine Go'trh
ment was perfccng this important diplomatic paper
and was almost ready to transmit IL to the Senate Tor
ratification information has been received-tbough not
IN an official fonn-that the Government OF Nicaragua
has entered into contract with Henry M6iggs the cele
broicl American railroad contractor the west coast
Of South America, 10 build al intcr0ctanic canal
over the route laid down by the American
sryaying partly across territory The confederation
Meiggs receive 1t ia reported IL the grant Oh large
privileges and the gift Of immense tracts OF lana ylg
along mo route OF the canal and which, should ii be sue
ccssliy completed would be of untold value A. sOOh
AZ this and somewhat surprising information
was received Dr. Adam Cardenas, Special Commissioner
OF the Ncarag guam Government, was informed OF thc
fact. Ho called upon the President to-day ana eA
pressed himself ~ much surprised AZ Tho extra
ordinary news and assured him that he had no hesitation
in characterizns the report AS entirely unoundej' Tor
the that no ntimatons to tis eject had been
communicated 10 him By his Government He said that
Meiggs as well Ms many others hal made various propo
-ticns hs Government, and while hey had been re-
ceired with respect, they were never seriously enter
,aned 1t now seems however that this is not the only
obstacle in the way of successful negotiation OF this
treaty Certain demands the part OF the Ncaragian
Government have been presented to which 1t Is not be
lieycd tie United states viii accede.
The President said to-day that he found that the
treaty III great danger but hoped that further neo
;ia0ns between tie Two goverhments may yct trrln-
nate successfully lie says that lie feels much interest III
seeing this great work fairly begun ana mat ne w exert
bis Influence, in every way CONSISTENT to eject TINS r.,
suit. Secretary Fish has been requested 10 call
upon the President tomorrow. when the Present
state of the negotiation VIII he fully COLI
sidered Tho information above referred to is OF
character which leads to the Inference that tho 70
ported contract, IL has been made, is the result OF In
irgues by certain foreign agents with the Nicaragi IAN
Government, of which Special Commissioner tafdcnas
been informed. Every effort OF the United states
looking TO the Of this great cniiiso has boor
met by opposition of persons who, unable carry out
the themselves. determined that II shall not be
doIo by the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
LATEST SHIP NEWS.
EFor other Ship News zee. Third PAGE,


ARRIVED.
Steamship Columbus Reed. Havana Feb with mdse aud
Steamship Eeanora 10 Portland with mdse
Ship Harvey Mills lof Thomaston). Mills Royal c.,
tU VIII S49o San 70 Sa9T b p came {" this port
via s si LAM i7G0 , Rs, yspS0 Nov ~
BARK , 81 81 5ohn Bass Hamburg SO
Bark Mana scammeu tof ST. John. ~ b. Thompson Dub
In Pee ballast To Scanned Bros Anchored at sandy
Bark Jason SoJ, Thorsen Hamburg 10 days in ballast 70
Liverpool OIL days IN ballast to ,oder Had strong n. w.
sGhr NJ @. Mosoicv Ursnn Georgetown, c. days with
Montana, Bearse Norfolk and lumber TO A.
1'y Scsn nsas Sss RyS
Janeir9 - ia with coffee to Order vessel 70 A. Mudgett
Ion. q 40 spoke schr Delhi from Portland for
sehr Ssson af Ss e Conn., Bsddrd
sShr s sssSan Hasssl Bg sS9au s,,,
schr Oscar C. Acken, Toms, stamford.
Steamships Algeria for Liverpool; city of Newport 70,
Havana Algers isr Newt Gen Barnes Tor
ton. c. banks Hattie Gouey, Tor iiasrs; Com puio's
II for key %es Or y s
SAILED BY WAY OF LONG ISLAND SOUND
wIND-suuset. moderate. W. n. W; clear.
toRkiGN POH1s.
LONDON, FEB. 7-Saled today, AIliggtOn Colorado
Delaware Breakwatorl Peter Or Hampton Roads,,
Baden. keiosa Ool Iybee Arrived today Pacidc (Clpg
Harris) at Qucen.O"n Cetyert Dubfoyaeki Boyrosdae
john L. SMITH tat HayTe)
DOMESTIC PORTS.
PHILADELPHIA Feb. 7Arnved steamships Indiana sar
gent from LIVERPOOL j. W Evenan Piat from Richmond,
scar T. fraftOn from Wtscasse; Geo. H. Squres from
Jscksonville sidney c. Tyler, from Wilmington n G,
Cleared steamships Reading COlburn for SaIem Octarora
REYNOLDS AM Walden Rggsns for baltimore; Florida,
Aeo.'s for Lisbon; brg Maggie Wyman, for Centiegos,
&C T. MnDehaa for Norfolk. sale steamship Reading
SAVANNAH Feb Arrived steamships Seminole from
Boston, san salvador New.York; banks Kobe from
Bremen Wilhelm, from Bordeaux; Line from
Boston iC Hickman, IRON Boston Cleared ship Magnd.
cent iOr D0b0y; barks Now brunswick Darien; Pru.
Gentla Tor Lelin schs Lillian 5awin. for Liverpool
Borden, Tor Barbaoes. Sailed, steamship Lyngs
ton, NewYOrk barks Aphrodite, Philadelphia; Doug
las Campbell or Galveston Returned D1g j. II. Kennedy,
account OF nigh Winds ~
NEW ORLEANS, Feb 7.-Cleared steamship Neworieans
for New shi Mardel for Corr Francesca for
Genoa Leon, for Bordsaux. PassesArrivsd. ste ~
MO gan Cay, ,n N York. Sailed steamships New.
mover Fredc.ico ships Asiana, Fys Malta. Lisbon.
Kate Davenport; bark Nchay brig Matauzas.
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
SOUTHAMPTON, Feb. T. The North German Loyds steam.
snip Amo les, Do l0n from New York Bremen.
arrived here to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08

shall again meet in joint session to count the
electoral vote The basis OF such objection Is the follow
ing information received this afternoon by the Hon. VIM
NJ Springer Of that state and dated Springfield Ill.,
Feb. z:
Chatfee a Hayes elector, was United States Commits
soper for the Southern District OF Illinois when elected
He acted as an eleotor without resgning his ONCE Inc
proof is positive He Is here and admits IT, and the
rccords show H. G. w. WRSDLING.
JOHN H. OBgRLr.
T.. l.. MERRITT.
As there ia only one return from Illinois, the objection
to counting the State required to be signed by at least
one Senator and one member Of the House OF Representa-
ves whereupon the houses will separate Tor acoh
No vote or votes any State from which only one re-
turn has been received con be rejected except by tne
Affirmative vote of the two houses This VIII not Dc
subject TO reference TO the Electoral Commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
ROBERT l.. CAsr GIVES BAIL.

Robert l.. Case, President Of the Security
Life Insurance Company, appeared at the DlsrlctAttor
ney's office yesterday and gave bail IN the sum OF
$4,000 His sircties were John L. Williams, President
OF tbe Metropolitan National Bank, and Warren Dclano
OF Nqwburgh. All of the officers with the exception OF
Robert l.. Case, jr, have voluntarily appeared upon
notification aud given bail. The only indictment against
is for perjury in swearing to the false
statements. 1t is believed 1T the Dstiictattoineys
Office that Robert L. Case, jr has left tie country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
DRAMATIC NOTES.

"Wild Oats" will be produced at Wallacks
Thester next Monday and Mr. Lester Wallack viii act
kope
The tenth annual ball of the theatrical
benevolent society known as The Elks Will occur TO-
night al Irving Hail
The many admirers of the readings of Mr..
Charles Roberts, jr. hear him tonight IN tie
Twenty third st. church, Eighth-sve
Mons Ernest0 Mascagni0. a celebrated dancer
OF TIE ianau school has been engaged by the klIalfy
BrOuers IA ballet master aud premier danseur ior
klOO's Garden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
6useial Na!iees.

~ Court OF Arbitration OF the CHAMBER OF COM
MERGE OF THE STATE OF NEM.NOEk.
Established ny Act ~ che Legislature
Sessions VI this Court held q. y at the Kuou Of tha
Chamber OF Commerce. No 0S Mi, al te office M
the Arbitrator No 229 Broadway for ea. aud pomot
settlement VI conitOycrsc disputes and matters OF d,a,r
ence arising Among merchants shipmastors and othus
within the Por. of Now N0rk. "
Parties may submit th,s TO ths Court
meInbsrs OF The Chamber OF Commerce not
ferns for tho submission causes and other tnforn
ton may to osnel gras on application eelk Al ina
rooms Of the Chamber ~
Keep's Patens psttly.nade DRESS SHIRTS: the yerv
best forSo b. finished easily homm,ng hand
keIchief. 67i broadway.
Lighting and Heating with Gas or Oh q speciality Al
CAsTLLrPS The CITY Bolevsid s1i street amp Depot
6i9 BfoalSy NOW YORK The laost and beet Iamis all
student or Library Lamps 81 upwkr, Rss
nscthg Gas aud Oh Heatng all siyos css urnas
"a new Kind. with SELF Regulator. Examine u.oaa
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THE DEFAULTINa CASHIER AND BROKEN BANK.
INpIANAroLls Feb. 7.-Experts are eKamin-
ing tho affairs Of the First National Bank Of Franklin
lad and ere are indications that the loss OF the bank
will 10 fully $1,000 The Ascending cashier obtained
slGoOc from other banks the day Of his flight The
reserve fund OF the bank $4,000 gone, together with
500 900 In negotiable paper The running money Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
TIE FIRE RECORD.

MARVIN & cos SAFE MANDATORY DAMAGED.
A fire broke out at $50 p IN. yesterday on
the fourth floor Of the ninestory budngused by Marvin
& Co. Ms safe mandatory, comprising Nos. 1884, 500,
3gs $50 and $50 West Thrty-seyenth-st Through tho
carts Of the frenen the flames were confined to the
room where it originated The loss $3.50. Its origin
was the upsettiug of pot of paint near gas JET the
na,nt Immediately igntiug. john Geisslcr workman
employed in the building, rad his hand and night arm
terribly burned IN endeayOring 10 extngusn the haines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
trcn,s vi Heat and Cold
MARRIED..

KENapowERs0n Tuesday. Feb. 0. at tho residence
OF the brides father. by the Rev. Henry Ansiice d. D.
john W Aitken OfNew York TO Helen Powers 0aughisr
OF ID. w. Powers, esq. OF Rochester " Y. No carts
BRAYTON-MOSsAt sandussy Ohio, or Wednesday Feb.
q 1871 &c the residence OF the brides parents by Tic Rev
W. ". Farr William l.. BTayon OF York to Eniy op v
daughter OF A. H. Moss, esd. ~
JUILLIhRD-COSSITT-O Tuesday, Fob @. 1877 at thu
Madison Avonue ProsbJ terrain Chrrch by Che Rev pr
Tucker, Augustus ID. Jaiaid Helen NJ daurhi OF
Frederick H. Cossitt. esq, all OF this city. -
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CONCERT IN BROOKLYN.

A concert complimentary to Mr.. ). Lasar
will DO given at the Strong Place Baptist Church Brook
yn. next Tuesday evening The artists VIII be MISS
Beebe Mrs Anna Buikley-Hls. Mr. W. s. Leggat, M
sob,t Mr. Iasar and the choir OF the church. and the
programme win include ROssni's "Siabat Matf1," ana
ELECTIONS from the Messiah" Creation" ELIJAH"
md other aAcred works.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
MURDER TRIAL OF MOLLY MAGuIREs.

Vt NULL MhtOIfEo.
SCRANTON, Penn, Feb. THE trial of four
Molly Magrires, named Patrick Hester. Peter McfIugh,
Alexander Graham and Patrick Tuly, on charge Of
having murdered Alexander Rea nine years ago. a Gen.
traia, begun Bloomsbury this evening before
crowded court. Tie grand jury brought In true bin.
and the prisoners pleaded not guilty. The town is
thronged with strangers, and large number
able to gain admittance to the courtroom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08

TPIBUyy OFFICE, Feb 81 ma slight fau Of air
pressure took place yesterday which was tie more re-
markable the day though at times partly cloudy, was
mostly quite clear. During the evening there par
tal recovery from the fall Temperature slightly,
and at midnight A above freczng.p0int There IL a
considerable percentage of moisture in the air.
Partly cloudy, alternating with clear weather. Is prob
able In this city aud vicinity for two days, with tcDpera
lures ranging far from rreezingpon except IN the
middle VI the day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-08
PASSENGERS ARRIVFD.

FROM BAVANA-In steamship Columbus. Feb. 7.-F.
Heria N. SaDueis, A. Sanchez Campa r.
Saaredra, itamon Ortis and wife, Mrs
Satater T. b. Deming, s. Goetz j. r.. ST. Julian %. W.
DALI Geo Needham and wife, Capt Reybold, Mrs "A Dc
Onbueia