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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
EUROPEAN IDEAS OF THE SOUTH.
sEMI-CIYILIzED REGION ~ WHICH IT Is not SAT-
TO RISK CAPITAL OR RESIDENCE.

A sEMI-CIYIIZED REGION ~ WHICH IT Is NOT SAFE
TO RISK CAPITAL OR A RESIDENCE.
WAsHINGTON Dec 1O.-A striking illustration Of
the manner in which the South stands in Its own
light now, by allowing such frequent disorders to
occur in different States, has lust been afforded in
the action of foreign agent of one of the principal
German steamship lines.
This gentleman came to Washington to learn in
what portion of this country ms company could
most advantagcousy purchase suitable timber
lands, both of oak and pine, from which supplies
could always be obtained. HIS object was to buy
large tracts and open extensive works for prepar-
ing all kinds of shp-timber
He was informed that in certain portions of Ala
bama favCrably situated with reference both TO
railroad and water transportation, Ian ds well
stocked with such woods as he desired could be OBJ
tanned at very reasonable rates" He replied that on
no account could his company be induced to invest
dollar in the South or to send a man there While
he personally had no doubt, from inquiries which
he had made, that he could go into Alabama, invest
in lands and cut timber without molestation, it
would be impossible for him to convince his COM
pany of that fact 1t would also DO very difficult
for them to procure men at home who are ac-
ouainted with the work of their company to agree
TO come over and 90 into the Southern States of the
Union to reside In response to assuran that Ala
bama is free from all political disturbances
he said that while he supposed that to be true,
ertheess the belief has become general in Europe
that the Southern States are in an unsettled con-
dtion and that the rights of person and property,
especially Of those who arc not natives. are con-
stantly disregarded to render it impossible to in
duce capitalists to trust either their money or repre-
sentatives of their interests in any part of the
South
He said that within the last year or tXo this feel
ing has greatly increased among Euro
pean capitalists, owing to the knowledge of
the enient, and in European eyes, extremely
wise course pursued by the present Administration
toward the South. Where previously there has been
sympathy for the South among the people OF Eu;
rope on account of the interference Of the General
Government in local affairs the opinion prevails
that there is no excuse for such continued dis
orders as have been reported to exist. Such cOmpa
MES as his are making up their minds he said that
society in the South is in little better than semi
civilized condition and that capital cannot afford to
risk investments III such a country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
CURRENT TOPICS At THE CAPITOL.
TESTIMONY ABOUT THE INDIANS ALL IN.

The Joint Commission on the proposed
transfer Of Indian Bureau from the Interior to tie
War Department closed the hearing OF evidence to-day
MI Joseph T. Bender, chief of the Finance Division OF
the Indian Bureau, the first witness Commissioner
Hayt was recalled lie denied the statement OF Gene
raj Macfeey that large herds Of cattle could purchased
much cheaper than small ones that If proper pains
were taken tbcre need be material difference III The
cost. Indian Inspector Watkins was also recalled ana
testified briefly. Samuel Janney, an exsupeTlntepdent
Of Indian tribes Nebraska, submitted long state
ment giving the views OF the Society OF Friends as TO
the qualities Indian agent should possess, ana III or
position to the transfer Mr. George H. GIdding'' OF
Texas formerly merchant and beef contractor, test
fed that It was general understanding among the beef
dealers IN Texas that when they entered into contract
TO supply beef for the Army 1t had to be frs-class
article but when supplying ndian beef inferior quail
tics Were Invariably selected He had seen DDS hc-
cSnted for Indian beef which were so low that In his
Judgment II would DO utterly impossible to supply
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
RECEPTION 10 COLONEL HEATING.

The New-YOrk Press Club and its friends
gave n reception last evening Colonel j. VI. Heating
Of Tie Memphis Appedl, at the club rooms, No <
Ccntrc-,t. Colonel Heating Ia the journalist who
remained at MS post during the ravdgcs Of the yc
low fever. Among the guests Of the club were Peter
Cooper, the Rev 4. Dewitt Tamagc, Cnnuu-
ccy VI. Dcprw and Senator Ecclcsiuc. Colonel
Heating welcomed 10y the President OF the club Dr.
j. Il. wood lie responded by saying that this rrccp
ton the one he should have chosen above all OthIa
He then referred to his career as journalist which be-
gan ia this city In closing be- said that he glad Of
the chance 10 perform the plain duty he had do in
Memphis. His remarks were received with
much applause. Speeches were also made by
Peter Cooper, the Rev. II. Dewitt Talmage,
ChaunCcY NJ. Depcw, by Joseph Howard, it,, Geo. T.
MIlllams, The Rcy. Falhor | ily and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
PROTESTS FROM THE SUGAR TRADE.
ACTION Is PHILADELPHIA IN HARMONY WITH THAT
HAD IN NEW-YORK CITY.

ACTION Is PHILADELPHIA IN HARMONY WITH THAT
HAD IN NEW-YORK CITY.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12.--At meeting of
prominent sugar importers and reners Of this city to-
day the following resolutions were adopted aad copy
t tn the Secretary OF the Treasury and the chairman
of The Committee on WAYS and Means:
Whcreas The secretary OF the Treasury has recon-
nrudrd TO Cuullcss bill which imposes upon raw
srr one rate duty Of 24Io cents per pound. dscrn
mating against the lower grades which constitute Inc
raw material which renes for their manufactures
and - ,-.,..,, ,,;..,
rho rIw material to the duty charged as manu-
featured article lcyyug duty upon large percentage
of impurities IN the lower grades which DO not exist IN
tho hgnrr GRADES thereby furnishing bounty 10 TINS
large extent to the foreign refner. $3.50
PsgOIrcd That IN the Oplncn or TINS meetlng, II the
hill prupOsrd by the secretary o! the Treasury should
brconc a law IL would make such discrimination
inst The article which rcrners USE as would destroy
ns branch OF industry in the United states ana divert
II 10 Cuba and other foreign countries, ana WOud ncces-
.,rily iuri rasc the cost OF the refined article.
PcSOlred That duties levied upon raw sugars should
conform nearly "a possible 10 an au Nalotem uuy III
iu.tirq q "A parties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Thursday, Dec. II, 1873.
The House Committee on Commerce will give a hear
ing tomorrow morning to those interested in the bill OF
the Emigration Commissioners Several gentlemen
from NewYOrk expected 10 he present to give Their
views.
Mr. Edward Atkinson, OF Boston, was before MI
Hcwitts Labor COmmi,t tee this morning, and began to
give ms views on the causes OF the present business de
preston. He will be heard at length tomorrow ana
Saturday.
Captain Howgate's Polar Colonization Bill stands at
about number sixteen on the House calendar The Cap
tain expresses himself with confidence that when II
the surface the regular course OF events It's
friends VIII be- found TO number majority OF the mem
bcrs I'm bOtn branches OF Congress.
The Senate Committee on Patents to-day heard argu-
mcut advocacy Of proposed extension Of the patent
granted 20 Helen f. Manville OF Wisconsin, for ma
chine FOR sewing sOe- shoes. The patent IL owned
bv Massachusctfs manufacturers. The committee Will
hear further argument on the subject next Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
TAKING TO THEIR HEELS.
HE DEMOCRATS OF THE POTTER COMMITTEE /


HE DEMOCRATS OF THE POTTER COMMITTEE IN
CLINED TO RUN AWAY FROM TIE WORK WHICH
THEY OUGHT To TAKE IN HAND.
IBI TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIgUSEL
WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-The meeting of the Potter
Committee appointed for to-day did not take place.
This committee is apparently not in very happy
frame of mind. II cannot 90 on with the inquiry
which was interrupted last Summer by the oINn-
Ing Of the political campaign without new apprO-
puation of money; and to ask for that may make
it necessary TO answer many uncomfort-
able questions in regard to the expenditure
Of Che large sum already granted When Mr. Potter
brings in his new bill for cash supplies it will be
strictly in order for some Republican Representa-
tive to ask what the committee has accomplished
thus far and if it is proposed to use any OF the adj
ditiOnal sums asked for in summoning red-headed
liars" aud Louisiana lunatics." If the COM
mutes drops the old inquiry and begins new one
INTO the cipher conspiracy, then the outlook Is not
a cheerful one, for it will involve certain con-
fusion to The Democratic majority of the committee
and House.
Besides all this, General Butler has not returned;
and the Democrats seem afraid to proceed until he
does. They are apparently afraid that he has some
mysterious missive that he may at any time throw
into the midst of them, causing they don't know
what destruction.
The only way to escape these perplexties is to run
away from them, and that was what the committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
A BANKER ACQUITTED.

WIIKESBARRE, Penn, Dec. l2.-JOscph Brown, an
cXbanker Of this city, was tried for cmbezzement in the
Cdmua Court here today This evening the Jury rendered
a verdict OF noe guilty.
WOMANS MUSCLE AGAINST MANS.
JAMES rows, \. Y, Dec. Inlay Marshall the
pederlcmc has begun walk challenge OF Dan Car
roll OF Warren Penn 10 walk 100 miles at the Opera House
here - puse Oi TiOu.
a RUSSIAN FRIGATE EXPECTED
BOSTON, Dee t2.-lhe Russ frgate Minnie,
TWENTY-FIVE guns Is expected TO here weeks
she was last Kie, Denmark After stay Will
proceed To the North Pacific coast
LIVELY BIDDING FOR BOOTS AND SHOES.
BOsTON, Dec. 12-An auction sale of about
10000 Of first quality rubber boots and shoes manu-
featured Rubber Company and the NowJersey
RGeT Shoe Company began this morning. Choice lots
were snapped up with ayidy at satisfactory prices
NEW STEAMSHIP LINE.
JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Dec. l2.-MurTay, Ferris a.
Co. OF New.YOrk completed an arrangement to-day Tor
between this port and Nassau and Ha
carrying United states mails The first steamer
viii leave about December 81. This line formerly from
Savannah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
BALANCE OF THE GENEVA AWARD.
DEBATE BEGUN IN TUE HOUSE on WHAT TO ID
WITH THE MONEY.
RAIANCF OF r
iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRmUSE.l

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRWUSR.l
WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-THE debate on the bill!
for the distribution Of tie balance of the Geneva
Award began in earnest in the House of Represcn-
tatIves to-day The two rival propositions those
reported by the majority and minority of the judi
cary Committee. The theory Of the majority is
that the underwriters who suffered loss from the
depredatIons of the Confederate cruisers are en-
tled TO recover that loss out of the money awarded
to the United States, but that Congress is not the
proper tribunal in winch to have their claims ad-
justed These insurers are therefore TO be sent 70
the Court of Claims. Thus position was hcd by Mr..
Willis and Mr.. Potter, of Ncw-lOrk, both of whom
made earnest speeches in favor of the majority bill.
The discussion is likely to continue several days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
AFFAIRS AT, WASHINGTON.
WORKING DAY IN CONGRESS.

A MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE on CoNNEKCE-
THE PROGRESS MAKING With IMPORTANT BILLS
THE CABINFT AND TIE DEPARTMENTS.
The Committee on Commerce OF which Mr.
Conkling is chairman, met yesterday Inc
Senator said that he would oppose the conhr-
nation of the New-YOrk Custom House
nominees on the same grounds on which
he opposed the previous ones. No vote
was taken on the subject. The Edmunds
bill IS to be disposed of in the Senate to-day
1t is expected that the new bill on patents
will mass the Senate. Speeches we're
made in the House yesterday on the
Geneva Award bill, and the debate
thereon has now fairly begun. Mr.. Wood
has offered a resolution for political
investigation in New-YOrk City. General
Devcns has decided not to resign at present
The freshest news from the Departments IS
presented in dispatches printed below.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
THE BILL ON THE PATENT LAWS.
MR.. wADIEIGH EXPECTS ITS PASSAGE IN TIL
III.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUNE.I

Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRfBuNEl
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Wadlcgh, who
has charge of the bill to amend the statutes in
ation to patents says that 1t is the intention of the
members to press the bill to vote in the Senate
soon as the Electoral bill is disposed Of This is
of the most important nOn-pohtical measures on
the calendar in Congress. The Patent Committees
of both Houses have had it in course of preparation
for three or four years. during which representa-
tives Of almost every manufacturing and agricul-
turai interest in the country have been heard AT
length Senator Wadlcigh believes that the bill
will pass the Senate without much opposition or
delay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
THE FLOODS SUBSIDING.
THE GREAT RIVERS LESS SWOLLEN.

HEAVY DAMAGE CAUSED ON THE HUOsON-wORR
SUSPENDED AT MILLS IN LAWRENCE. MASS.
In general, the heavy floods occasioned by
the recent rains have subsidized. and all serious
danger is past The Susquehanna, Delaware
and Hudson are falling rapidly. The destruction
of property on the last named river, from
Kingston to Saugerties, has been very great.
In Lawrence, Mass nearly all the mills had
to suspend work. Railroads and telegraph
lines have suffered considerably.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
LARGE ROBBERY IN ST. JOHN, n. B.

ST. JOHN, n. b., Dec. 12.-Yesterday after
noon the private Office Of Turnbul Co., on Ward-st
WAS entered and bonds stock certificates and other VAL
liable papers all amounting the value OF slOO
600 were carried OF. The box contained a. far as Is
known forty-six New Brunswick Railway Company de-
bentures of 900 each; s2l 90 in Spring Hin Coal Min
ing Company stock certificates; $4,000 IN Peoples Bank
stock certificates Bank of NewDrunswck and Maritime
Bank stock certificates aud other papers, In ell repre-
sentng It Is supposed, about 100000 For some days
plumber and CARPENTER engaged doing some re-
pairs IN the Office but with this exception, no stranger
had TO the apartment here u Vas kepI ~ Us GER
tain that the box stolen during business hours M
the doors Of the vault safe are eareoy locked y
members of the firm aud their confidential clerk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13

SO 600 900 OF bonds Mr. Hassler, OF New-YorR, VINO
appeared for the plaintiff occupied yesterday and MT
Crawford, OF this city, closed to-day Judge I
importance. efectng the powers OF all c0nsondateo
railway companies, and he would Thoroughly exaninJi
them before giving his decision. He requested counsel
O furnish him with printed briefs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13


IBy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEi
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12--Mr. Fernando Woods
resolution proposing an investigation by the Judi
cary Committee OF the House into the proceedings oil
Chief Supervisor of Elections John l. Davenport, OF
New-York is undoubtedly intended as counter
movement to the inquiry in regard to elections. es-
pecially in the South proposed in the Senate by the
Blaine resolution. This IS not the first time That
the Democrats have attempted to make political
capital ont of the Federal supervision of elections
in New-Yorl City, but they never have succeeded
thus far in making strong impression upon the
country.
The truth is that widespread suspicion exists,
not only in Washington but all over the country
that elections in New-YOrk so far as they are con-
trolled by Democratic officials ARE about as corrupt
as they can be. and that Mr. Davenport has been
doing a valuable public service by keeping
in check the Democratic rcpeaters and by
preventing frauds. This opinion of the char
acter of the local election officers NAV
do them injustice or it may not but all attempts
TO interfere with Mr. Davcnports plan have thus
far sgnally failed, and every investigation to
which his proceedings have heretofore been sub
1ected has left him stronger than before it began
This was the case in the XLIVth Congress when
the accusations against HIM were put out IN very
sensational manner, but when examined by The
committee turned out to have amounted To very
little
Unless the Speaker rules that Mr.. Woods rcsou-
ton Is privileged one land il is hardly possible to
whatever of being considered during the present
session of Congress-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
UNION LEAGUE CLUB.
THE ANNUAL MEETING.

ELECTION or A COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE OFFICERS
TO DE VOTED FOR IN JANUARY-sPEECH OF
PRESIDENT, GEORGE CABOT WARD.
At the regular annual meeting of the Union
League Club last evening committee to nominate
officers to be voted for in January next was chosen,
the regular ticket being elected by large majority
An address was delivered by the President, George
Cabot Ward,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
NOT TO Eight THE EDMUNDs BILL.

NOT TO FIGHT THE EDMUNDS BILL.
RUMOR IN REGARD TO THE DEMOCRATS IN THE
SENATE SET NORTHUMBERLAND As TO THE
HOUSE
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I
WASHINGTON, Dec. ia rumOr has been in cir
culatiOn since yesterday to the effect that the Demo-
Gratis in the Senate had decided upon a definite line
of action opposition to the Electoral bill Of Sen
ator Edmunds. They had, according to this report,
resolved not to put themselves record as party
in opposition to the measure, but to prevent it by
indirect methods from reaching a vote Amend
ments would be offered to it, and speeches delivered
upon it whenever it should be necessary to consume
time aud thus to put OF final action from day to
day.
1t is learned on inquiry that the TumOr does ujus-
tce to Democratic Senators. Several of them are
openly working for the bill and others, while they
see many objections to it, admit as did Senator
Jones' of Florida, in his speech Tuesday, that
they have no better plan to suggest.
Senator Edmunds consented this afternoon that
the bill should be temporarily laid aside, the
Outstanding that it should be taken up at o'clock
tomorrow and be disposed of during the day. No
objection was made to this plan; and this, by in
variable usage of the Senate, is equivalent to a
pledge to permit the bill to be disposed Of No doubt
is therefore entertained by-its friends that it will
pass the Senate tomorrow.
Its fate among the Democrats of the House is not
so promising II is not known that any definite
policy in regard to it has been fixed upon. An
opinion is prevalent, however, that as the next
Congress will be Democratic in both branches,
nothing will be lost TO that party by delaying ac-
ton for this session, and thus leaving the Demo
Gratis at liberty TO adapt the machinery of Prcsi-
Dental elections to their party necessities when
the latter shall become more developed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
4 CASE or IMPORTANCE TO ElILRoAD>
10y TELEGRAPH TO Tmr rnlprSH.I

CHICAGO, Dec. l2.-Judgc DrummOnd OF the
United States Circuit Court has been engaged Tor TWO
davs mast IN hearing ar yumeut on demurrer OF the
bondholders IN the ease OF Dmppe against the ONO
and Mississippi Railway The sui, is brought to set
aside the purchase OF the Springfield Division aud
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
PROMOTIONS IN THE TREASURY.

Secretary Sherman has appointed William
Fletcher Assistant Chief OF the Division Of Loans Treas
uy Department. to be chief Of that division IN place OF
Daniel Baker resigned Mr. Fletcher has been Assistant
Chief Of the division for the past four or five years. and
has been Acting Chief since Mr. Bakers resignation
Mr. c. f. Coon an emplOy6 OF the Division, has been
appointed 10 MI he position made vacant by the promo
ton Of Mr.. Fletcher
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
EXCITEMENT AT CONSTANTNOPLE.


RUMORs CURRENT OF 4 FLUI To UT3TV'H TIT
SULTAN.
PARIS. Thursday, Dec. 10. 1873.
Adyices from COnstantinOple say that there
considerable excitement that city IN consequence OF
the discovery OF conspiracy to depOse the Sultan.
CoNsrANTINOPLE, Thursday, Dec. IL 1873.
The new budget shows that the revenue OF the Empire
f. 10 600 900 Turkish pounds
The Russians have decided TO leave 10000 men
IN Bulgaria, and concentrate all the troops IN
excess of that number at Adranople, until
a de6nitiye treaty : concluded The British Ambas-
s1dOr 10 COnsantinople Henry Austin Layard con-
tladicts the that he Is negotiating an additional
It reported that saiyet Pacha Will be appointed Am
20 Dapig
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THE NEw.YoRK APPOINTMENTS.

MR.. CoNKLING ANNOUNCES HIS OPPOSITION TO
THEIR CONFERENCE.-The FRIENDS CLAIM
THAT TIE REPORT UPON THEM WILL BE UN-
FAVORABLE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRInCNE.I
WASHINGTON. Dec I2.-This morning the Senate
Committee on Commerce met for the hrSt time the
nresent session. Although four members were alb
sent. the committee proceeded at once to the con-
sheraton of the New-YoIk Custom House appoint
ments.
Senator Conklinx announced his opposition to the
confirmation of General Merritt, General Graham
and Mr.. Burt on the same grounds on which he OPP
posed the confirmation of Mcssrs Roosevelt ana
Prince year ago; there was no good reason for the
removal of General Arthur and Mr. Cornell at that
time, and there was none last summer; if the Sem
ate should now confirm the officers whom the Presi-
dent has appointed in their places, it would
in effect be an approval of the change. Nothing
was said against the character or efficiency OF the
new officers The opposition to their confirmation
was based solely upon the ground that the removal
of the old officers could not be justified by proper
regard for the interest Of the public service, and
was not approved by large majority of the people
of the State which Mr.. Conkliug represents.
Of the members of the committee present to- day,
four-Messrs. COnklng, Spencer, Patterson and
Dennis-were in favor of an adverse report upon
the New-YOTk appointments, and One-Mr. Kan
dolph-was in favor of their confirmation. OF those
absent, twO-Messrs. Jones and McMillan-are Re
publicans and twO-GeneTals Gordon and Ransom
are Democrats. Mr.. Conkling suggested that as so
many of the committee were absent, leaving barely
q quorum there, a vote upon these nominations be
postponed until the next meeting, and this was
agreed TO.
The friends of Mr.. COnklng say they believe
that the nomination of Generals Merritt and Gra-
ham and Mr.. Burt will be reported upon adversely,
and rejected by the Senate without much debate
and by larger majority than that
which defeated Messrs. Roosevelt and Prince
1t is decl that the feeling of the Demo-
cratic Senators toward the Administration is
much less cordial than it was year ago; several
things that haveocCurred within The past few months
have not pleased them they very little whether
the President is successful not in his attempt to
change the administration Of the New-York Custom
House. and they may allow vote to be
taken without much discussion. 1t was signih-
cant fact that General Gordon, who last Winter
led the contest IN favor of the Presidents nom-
nees, was absent from the committee meeting to-
day. and does not seem to be interesting himself
much in behalf of the new appointments. There Is
good reason TO believe that those Democrats who
do vote on the subject when the nominations are
called up in the Senate, may vote for their cOnflr
nation, but that some Of them Will dodge, and that
there win be no such contest there last year.