New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-02
TIE SrNDAY TRLBUNE.

Il
OF news that did not pertain to the city there was
Yesterday an unusually small amount; but in local
matters several topics of large and special interest
came Nd. giving an opportunity for extended fea-
tures in IHE SUNDAY TRIBUNE. that this issue,
ike the one of the previous Sunday was particu-
| larlv striking in this department of news.
10 some of the Int, resting features of the paper
sneeial attention is called. The more striking of
| those which touched on affairs that concern the
| city. were the following:
MI Cowley IN the TombsA list OF twenty-five indict-
found against him. with an account o. III aai S
officer was conducting MIN TO me lS,Ds hi, o ,,ors
the legislature with some account OF the abuses WHICH
! have called II out 49,, . -. -. .oo
win deseripuons OF the vessels of the dsas
teTs and an editorial article on the subject. -, , 49,,
Ieos Cnb 10 Charles g. Leland the occasion OF his
return this country after an absence OF eleven years
| Chaunoey NJ. Depew. Richard o'Gorman ana others
| Music and the Drama--A very large aud interesting
Ttxcs sworn of-Completion of the list Of residents
who are exempt by law from paying taxes on personal
property.
Readers who find attractions in the art and lit
erary features Of Sunday paper-features OF which
TuE tribune aims always 10 give a large variety,
were invited to the following contributions;
Tame as an Acknowledged Paris letter on the recep
ZION of NJ Tame as Of the Immortas at the French
ACADEMY VITA comments ms system OF criticism, his
home life. his sperch and his personal appearance
TAM nctIres whicn artists have already completed
have IN hand with other comments pertaining TO the
"Reminiscences Of Journallst-Nfr Copgdon's eighth
per- treating OF the Dorr Rebellion, all OF which he
saw ana part of which ne was
New Publications notices. vita Ktraets, Of
an important work Brazil. the AmaZons and the
Coast" and reviews OF the fourth volume Oh LATt'
and 0f The EfcheP besides bits OF criticism on we'll
known books Of the day SVaOtb
the series Of Georgia Sketches which are
giving such truthful and vivid pictures Oh southern
life A. have not been printed before
orr Dead-A poem by Adelaide A. Proctor
OF personal gossip, anecdote. criticism and mis-
eelaneous information there was much in the fol-
lowing articles:
The News In London-Mr smalley's regular cable dis
patch containing grear deal Of fresh and entertaining
information European affairs OF present Importance
Ietfcrs from the People-an unusually bright and
Social Events at washingon-A dispatch reviewing
the important festivities the Capital during the past
Noes from Yale College.
Alfred TennysOn and Mis- Family.
Home Interests-Artices spring vegetables now in
the market and the art Of carving H.;
Total Abstinence az rue "hlte """'e
DR. Newman AT oxford.
story of LncOlu's Firmness
Ben WAGES Pam Speech ana Hlgh courage
WHIT John Browns SON says of Him.
knitting aud Crochet.
Hidden Treasures IN Old Houses.
Science for the People
Religious lntelnEence
Az The same time the news of the day had its
nroner attention. A summary of it Is given be-
| lows
FoRFIGy.-Tbe special cable dispatch to THE
TRIBUNE announces that grand preparations
are being made for the opening OF Par
lament by the Queen the Irish men,
bers threaten to continue the obstructive pol
ICY; Minister Lowell il TO receive a brilliant
welcome in London society. - Deutsch.
noted political leader, shot himself in st.
Petersburg TO avoid arrest. - The Right Hon.
W, II. Smith, has assailed the British Liberals for
encouraging the Home Rule movement. - The
debate on the tariff has been begun in the French
Legislature.
DoNrsrIc.-The Fusionist Secretary" IN Maine
has surrendered the seal of the State. -
The February prices for coal are an-
nounced - Rents have been advanced
| at Nevpor,. r. l.. for the coming season. - The
Honse of Representatives held short session yester
day. devoted to eulogies to the late Rush Clark.
| - The sugar importers and refners were given
| hearing before the House Committee on Ways and
| Means at Washington yesterday. - The COM
mittee investigating Ex-Commissioner Hayfs con-
duct has completed its report. - Social events in
Washington were very brilliant during the week.
CITY AND SUBuRBAN.-The Republican State
Committee yesterday called the State Convention
| for February %, at Utica. 80 The Rev. Edward
| Cowley was arrested on twenty-five indict-
| ments. - Charles G. Leland entertained
| by the Lotos Club. 80 Robert g. Brown died.
| 80 Mrs. Smith and Bennett were acquitted in
| Jersey City. - strong effort is max
| ing to stop abuses IN references. -
Copies of Yesterdays paper may still be had.
either by mail or at THE TRIBUNE counter. Price
| B cents
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