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Year: 1873

HAVANA.


'hAfificAuoS AMONG NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF


IhE CuBAES-PROCLAMATIoN OF The CAIAIN-


GfNEBAL-ExCITEMENT IN THE CAFES.


liRox SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRiBUNE.l


HAVANA, Dec 1.-THE Yirginius was quietly
lowed ont of the harbOr of Havana before daybreak
this morning, long before the formal opening of the
port TO the admission departure of any other
vessels. As yet the news is not sufficiently known
for its full effect upon the people of Havana 10 be
apparent. This evening the cafes will probably be
thronged by Spaniards, where the matter will be
thoroughly discussed, and, although well-informed
people here expect that there will be no organized
attcnpt at disturbance yet there may be some spOn
taneous fights among more enthusiastic partsans.
Inc precise destination of the vessel ~ not yet
known, but it is supposed that she has been taken
toward Key West


Last night at the Cafes Louvre and TacoD. as well
as other places of popular resort, excited crowds
gathered and renewed their threadbare threat to die
peiofe surrendering the vessel and thus preserve
the honor of their country. Even the waiter who
Drought me lemonade at the Louvre declared that
he too would die for his country and finding that
was not disposed to argue the proprety OF such a
course left me with sneer on his cOuntenance and
with remarks expressive of his for the insOlent
demands Of ''los AmericanosD Much of this excite
ment last evening was due to the publication OF
proclamation by Captain General Jovelar calling
attention to the fact that as the honor of Spain and
Cuba required the signing of the protocol and as his
personal honor pledged TO surrender the vessel,
l was essential that the conditions of the contract
should be fulfilled and the vessel surrendered in
safety. He also threw in q few complimentary and
soothing phrases; hut if the proclamation was in
tended to quiet the pOpulace. it certainly fell far
short Of the desired result Indeed it had about the
same effect upon the Spanish HavaDese that red
cloth well shaken would have upon Spanish bull.


Had the demagogues known last evening that the
vessel was TO be taken out to-day, some Of them un-
doubedly would have made another attempt to de-
str0y her. Such of the Americans who know of the
departure exultlin the vindication of the dignity OF
the United States and the other foreigners also
well pleased. The Cubans will be depressed, how
ever for in the peaceful solution of the Virgnius
complications they witness the flight of prospective
aid for the Cuban revolution. There is some little
fear expressed by the tmid that there may be some
demonstration against the Americans and the Gu
bans; but beneath all the swagger exhibited on the
surface there great fear of further trouble with
the United States. Of course, no prominent Ameri-
can is proof against the knife of an assassin but
there will scarcely be anything which will partake
of the character of a general attack upon our cti
zens. The Poz de Cuba, in An editorial entitled
the Voice of Authority urges compliance with the
orders of the Government.
Year: 1873

BosroN, Dec. 1S.-The inquest on the recent
death OF woman while under the influence OF ether at
Lynn came 10 end Tuesday, but verdict was not
reached until this evening IL spite OF the testimony OF
nguished physicians that the operation might have
been performed without ether and that the woman
might have lived for years the operation had not been
performed the jury found after two evenings discus
nop that Mrs. HOmsns died from the combined effects
OF sulphuric ether aud extreme nervous exhaustion
while undergoing u trivial surgical operation and the
i,rv further found that the ehersaton and operation
ware properly performed and that prompt, energetic
and All necessary measures were employed ~ resusci
tat ne pltent.
Year: 1873




TIE FIRST REAL DEBATE ON THE SUBJECT IN TIE
sENArE-sPEECHEs BY MEssRs. BOUTWELL,


HOWE, AND MORTON-A LONG DISCUSSION ON


FINANCIAL MATTERS EXPECTED.


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l


WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-The first real debate on
The currency question in the Senate, took place to-
day Ever since Congress met, the people have been
treated TO one learned speech about every day. on
Finance-a speech not aimed at any particular
measure before the House, but taking in the
whole boundless question and bringing out
some views and theories that are at least
ingenious If thew cannot be called statesmanlike.
Very few people listen TO these speeches They 90
into The Record, and are distributed in pamphlet
form over the country but they contribute little to
the settlement OF the great question which is their
excuse But to-day, when Mr.. BOgy gave notice
that he desired to speak this subject. but not
qnite prepared Mr.. Sherman entreated the Senators
10 take up the subject in earnest and either pass his
resolution or Some other, ID order that the work
might 20 on. Nj. Boutwell, who had come down to
the front row and occupied the seat of Mr.. Flana-
gan. who has not been in Washington this session,
took the opportunity 10 give his views, and he was
naturally listened TO with marked attention.


His speech which was not more than five OF Ten
minutes long was Q defense of the Treasury Depart
mcnt policy during his administration He was op-
pNStu 10 fONtfaCIlOns btcdust III NouAu Ndueo an
business to come TO standstill and bring disaster
upon the country. Expansion would put off the
day of specie payments He was IL favor of
keeping the volume Of currency jnst where
il had had beeu for several years, until the country
became 50 developed that il would not be too great
and we should return naturally to specie payments
The most striking speech Of the debate was one by
MI Howe, in which he denounced in very
strong terms the expansion heresles which are
co popular with the majority of Western
rucn. IF this Government allows dollar or
another square inch Of thesH broken promises to go
out" said Mr.. Howe II will not say that IT
will be criminal, bat it will come very near
10 it.D This speech reused Mr.. Norton, who
urged with great earnestness his brandy" remedy.
The partial recovery of the country since the panic
was due TO the expansion that had taken place and
If was only by expansion of the currency that any
present relief can be obtained. When the dscns-
son on this subject fairly begins il may he expected
a Last for weeks
Year: 1873

The funniest part of MIR Buffers speech. however,
war his solemn, parsonlike opening, when he
showed snoh tender regard for the reputation of
Congress for dignity aud regretted the scene that
had just taken place. This from man who the
night before had blackguarded the correspondents
in The reporters gallery the Forty Jackass Mud
Power Machine of the Press" was ludicrously cool
Year: 1873

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD


The press has generally sounded the alarm Of
coming distress among the poor OF our city and
country generally. AS the charitable institutions
OF the city are, 1t is stated, taxed to the utmost it
is evident that an Independent organization must
be inaugurated among the citizens In order that
the great mass OF people thrown out OF employ
ment may be protected from want during the
coming winter. 1t IS reasonable to suppose that a
large proportion OF those who engaged in busi-
ness VIII have as much as they can do to carry
their own families through the present crisis. and
will have but little. II any, time TO think OF any one
else, while the great mass OF those who are in COM
Portable circumstances are thoughtes5 upon the
subject or totally indifferent to the wants OF
Others.


sill, there must be those who have more or less
OF leisure and disposition to lend helping hand
in the present emergency, among winch number


count myself; and as no acton has as yet been
to o1er my humble services II no one better can
be found for the work. tt..st


oner tue following suggestions That those
persons VINO nave nOors or buildings suitable Tor
0lnces Tor this movement, either up town, In tho
central part OF the city down town there should
Dc at Ieast tnrecl, no matter what street, winch
they are willing TO devote TO this work during the
winter TILL spring, they communicate with
me me on they subject. And ! would suggest urther
which they are trying TO rent unless absolutely
necessary TO themselves, pull down their notices
and stop leasing them Till spring, ana conscCfato
them 10 this WORK. In the meantime let every man
and woman having old clothes cast away IN garrets
and closets take care OF them, ana as soon as tho
ofices have mentioned shall be made known to
send them IN.


their gains for the purpose OF laying them up, Stop
dong 80 til the present crisis s over; iced first
your own iamiiy, and then iced Others We snail
cndeavor to organize corps oi workers In all parts


Any information with reference 10 the under.
signed can be had at the Astor or Historical Ii.
DrarY. !. u, uOLGATE, l99 Washington street.
Year: 1873

Boston, Nov 8, 1873.
On and after Monday next the Eastern Railroad
Will reduce the hours OF labor twenty per cent and
make corresponding reduction in the pay at
their car shops In this city.


A meeting OF the representatives or the Lowell
mills was held in this city yesterday TO consider
what course is best to pursue in view OF the
present depression. All the corporations VIZ,
Year: 1873

ALFRED WALTON. Druggist, No. 2S5 Market
street. respectfully informs his friend and the public
in general that he eeps hand all descriptions OF
medicines and that competent person is at all
times ready Ia prescribe Or such sick as call At tha
store ahd that charge is made exc pt the regular
price of the medicines the price as they would
pay anywhere else; bat that ne one is visited at
their reAiiRces
Year: 1873

In the course Of proof in the Court of
Sessions learned junior counsel was at
tempting to break down female witness up.
on a point of time and in so doing asked her
why are you so certain as to the date? Do
YOU keep a diary?" To which the witness
gravely replied, mo, sir; | keep public
house,
Year: 1873

There was once an independent old lady
who, speaking Of Adams naming all the ami
mails said she didn't think he deserved any
credit for naming the pig-any one would
know what to call him.
Year: 1873

1t is New Jersey man who has utilized a
mother-in-law He is happy when she is i'll
the house. He says she is the only woman
who can tackle his wife successfully. They
take up so much time jawing each other that
he has peaceful time.
Year: 1873

a man, in integrity and honesty
and purpose, he was the equal of any
one. He believed that except in
wealth, he stood upon perfect equal
ity with Mary c., and loved her
honestly and manfully, and, no sooner
had he satisfied himself upon the state
Of his own feelings than he confessed
his devotion, simply and truthfully,
and received from his lady's lips the
assurance that she loved him very
dearly.


Sconing to occupy doubtful posi-
ton, or to cause the lady to conceal
aught from her parents, the young
man frankly and manfully asked Mr..
c. tor his daughters hand.-Very
angry grew the planter as he listened
to the audacious proposal. He storm
ed and swole furiously, and denounced
the young man as an mgrateful and
insolent upstart.


"My daughter has always been ac-
customed to riding in her own car
rage he thundered. "Who are you,
sir ?"


a gentleman, SIR replied the
Young man quietly, and rising he left
the house.


The lovers were parted. The lady
married soon after wealthy planter,
and the Young man went out again
into the world to battle with his heart,
and conquer his unhappy passion
He subdued it, but although he after
wards married woman whom he
loved honestly and truthfully, and who
was worthy Of his love, he was never
wholly dead to his first love.


The time passed on, and the young
man began to reap the reward Of his
labors. He had never been to the
house of Mr.. C. since his cruel
repulse by the planter, but the latter
could not forget him, as his name soon
became familiar in every Virginian
household. Higher and higher he
rose every year, until he had gained a
position from which he could look
down upon the proud planter Wealth
came to him, too. When the great
struggle for independence dawned, he
was in his prime, a happy husband,
and one Of the most distinguished men
in America. The struggle went on,
and soon the poor surveyor" held the
highest and proudest position in the
land.


When the American army passed
in triumph through the streets of
Williamsburgh the ancient capitol of
Virginia, after the surrender of Corn
wallis, the officer riding at the head
Of the column chanced to glance up at
one ofthe neighboring balconies which
was crowded with ladies. Recogniz
ing ore of them, he raised his hat and
bowed profoundly. There was
Commotion IN the balcony, and some
one called for water, saying Mrs Lee
had tainted. Turning to a young
man who rode near him, the officer
said, gravely:


Henry, 1 fear your mother has
fainted.-You had better leave the
column, and 60 to her."


The speaker was George Washing
ton, once the poor surveyor, but then
commander-ln-chief of the armies of
the United States.-The young man
was Col. Henry Lee, the commander
Of the!famous . Light Cavalry legion"
and the lady his mother, and formerly
Miss G., the belle Of the "North-
orp N,cl. "
Year: 1873

A San Francisco paper relates the fol-
lowing incident which recently occur
red there, which shows how easy it is
to collect crowd in large city: "a
man carrying uponhis shoulder heavy
iron bar struck it against large glass
window and cracked the pane. The
street was ole where loaded vehicles
frequently passed, and so to prevent
the iarring from causing the cracks to
extend, ring was drawn about the
spot ON the glass with a diamond point.
Somebody caught sight of the shivered
spot and the circle about it, and stop
ped to look. Another did likewise; the
crowd increased, and in short time
four policemen arrived on the run, il
having been reported at headquarters
that a pistol ball had been fred into
the Office, and that the place had beer
robbed. OF course the coming of the
police drew still larger crowd. and tht
Office was almost besieged. The excite
ment could not be allayed, and th'
crowd dispersed until a placard wa
hung up giving tue explanation OF tn
affair, and even then q number lingeret
near to spell out the Words.
Year: 1873

Men of talent often fail from turning
their talents in wrong direction. Chief
Justice Chase, for example, would new
er have made n successful barber. He
lived for while in his youth with his
uncle, Bishop Chase, who prepared him
for college. One morning he told the
budding Salmon to kill and dress pig.
The incipient st tesman was not much
of a butcher, and, when he came to the
delicate operation of scalding the pig,
horror! the hair set. But in his ex-
tremity h, bethought himself of his
uncle's razor, and, in due course of
time had the porker shaved from tip OF
snout to tail-end. The bishop, on his
return, complimented his nephew on
the neatness with which he had per-
formed his task. When, however, the
old gentleman came to shave himself,
his cherished razor was found i'll sad
plight. An investigation followed, and
young Salmon received some very seri-
Ous advice.
Year: 1873

In Virginia City, New, according to
the Territorial Enterprise Of that town,
gentleman has placed on each side OF
the gravel walk leading from his front
gate to his door handsome iron fence,
the top rail of which is made of gas
pipe filed with small holes. Before he
thus fenced his walk he was much
troubled by book agents, map peddlers,
and other persistent cattle, but now all
is lovely with him. When he sees a
man enter his gate with books under
his arm, he simply .urns a cock and in
stantly thousand streams of water
dart across the whole length of the walk
from side to side. The book-peddler
retreats to the gate, gazes wistfully up
the walk for time, concludes the man
of the house does not want to see him,
and then travels, wondering what sort
of internal machines people will next
invent for the discouragement of honest
industry. This beautiful and useful In
vention is not patented.
Year: 1873

Greediness finds its own punishment,
and that speedily. The punishment
does not always take the shape OF collie.
At recent dinner an individual with
large eyes for fruit and long reach,
fell in love with large dish of pears Of
the Seckel variety. His heart longed
for them and his hand lUnged for them.
He grappled the top one, and The re-
naming four hundred and twenty-four
rolled all over the table, into the other
dishes, on the floor, into the laps OF the
guests, and all because one man was
greedy. His punishment came from
one little pear about the size of his own
organ of poltencss. This little avengcr
fell into the coffse.cnp of the pear
snatcher and splashed hot coffee into
his eyes, all over his face, shirt bosom
and white vest. The aflair occurred ut
county fair, and all the afternoon one
man went about the show looking as if
he had fallen upon thousand squash
bugs and squashed them over his shirt
and vest.
Year: 1873

In my rhyme fable anguish,
Feigning that my love is dead,
Playing at game Of sadness,


Singing hope forever fled
Trailing the slow robes Of mourning,
Grievipg with the players art.
With the languid palms Of sorrow


Folded on dancing heart.
must mix my love with death-dust
Lest the draught should make me mad
must mako believe at sorrow,


Lest perish, over-glad.
Year: 1873

CATCHING REINDEER.-ln many bleak
northern regions these animals are the
sole support Of the people. When liberia
ted from the harness they go directly in
pursuit of food-a peculiar species Of nu
tritious moss which their instinct enables
them to find, deeply covered with snow.
Sometimes as many as one hundred start
off foraging, there being nothing provid
ed for them by their exacting masters
Like camels under similar circumstances
when unladen, they stroll off miles in diff
ferent directions. When they are want
ed again their seal-skin clad drivers get
behind them in several directions, and by
hallooing, throwing snowballs and max
ing considerable uproar, the deer are
gradually driven into a smaller circle
The herd is then encircled by a small
cord, the men drawing it nearer, until it
strikes their long legs. They neither try
to leap over nor break through it, but
huddle together as close as possible.


Finally the two ends meet, held by one
person, while the others enter under the
line and select the animals they want,
seizing them by the horns, bringing them
out and tying them to something strong
enough to hold them until harnessed to a
sled. The remainder again scatter in
pursuit Of moss. Strong, tall and fleet
though they are, able, with sweep of
their antlcrs, to NOW down score of
sturdy Mortimer, they cover at the
voice of man. Their masters are rude,
harsh and unkind toward them. Under
no circumstances Of oppression or hard
ship do they evince the least resentment.
They are so timid that the sound of their
drivers voice sets them running at such
speed that they will die before haltng,
if their drivers continue to urge them.
Year: 1873

When a woman buys an article of
wearing apparel, it is all right. She is
not counseled to take it back because of
this or that defect. She ignores mans
knowledge in the matter, and he is only
too glad to escape to make any protest.
But when he upholsters himself in any
particular, she gives the article the most
critical examination, and in nine cases
out of ten hurries him right back with
it. Between that mans regard for his
wife and fear Of the merchant, he loses
great deal that is pleasant in this
world. 1t is also little singular what a
wonderful effect the store where you
have made the purchase has upon the fit
Of the article. have known man to
go back three times with a coat. The
first time it pinched him little under
the arms. The dealer had him try it on
then pulled it down in the back, stood
off and squinted at it, and then said,
"How does that feel now ?'


The man, perspiring at every pore, and
feeling that ne was guilty, in some way,
of taking unfair advantage of trusting
fellow mortal, confessed that it was much
better, and went off.


The next day he appeared, with the
impression that there was no wool in the
cloth; his wife said so. The salesman
gave him plying glance, and whipped
the coat over from one side to the other
so rapidly, and talked so fast about tex
ture and wool, that the miserable wretch
was glad to get the garment back and get
out of the store.


Two days later he sneaked in again
with the coat under his arm. This time
| it pinched across the back. The tailor
had him try it on again, and then rubbed
it across the back and pulled it Mt the
front, and said he never saw anything fit
like that in his life and the man went
off with similar belief. He didn't go
back any more but he used to stand in
front of that store, when no one was look
ing, and shake his fist through the window
at the tailor, and think up the things he
wanted to do to him, but which there ap-
peared no immediate prospect Of his do
ing.-Danbluy NeoCS.
Year: 1873

IRISH DoGs.-A recent traveller thus
hints to US how to manage Irish dogs
when aoe go to see the Emerald Isle:


If an Englishman is prosecuted and
followed by a yelping cur, .he can gener-
ally manage to get rid of him by STOPPING
down and pretending to pick up stone
but on the bogs of Ireland the dogs
don't care bit for the person they are
barking at pretending to stoop down and
pick up a stone; they know, cunning
brutes, that there are no stones on the
bogs to be picked up and thrown at them.
but they act very differently if there han
pens TO be a heap of stones anywhere
handy.


1t is an unpleasant situation to be at
tackled by dog; if so circumstanced,
never attempt to run try throwing a
stone at him, or present your hat in your
hand, and when he has seized it, hit him
with n stick across the nose or fore leg.
1hese are the most vulnerable points in a
uog Dlow on any other part of the
head than nose will not hurt him n bit.
ii dog comes up to you ard growls,
and won't be friendly, don't withdraw
from him put on a bold face and stretch
your hand toward him, keeping it quite
still Qfyou withdraw it after stretching
1t out he will bite YOU. The dog will
come up and smell the hand, and having
done this will be your friend for life.
Year: 1873

The illustrations of THE ALDINE have
won a worldwide reputation, and in the art
centers Of Europe it is an admitted fact that
its wood-cuts are examples of the highest per-
fection ever attained. The common prejudice
in favor Of steel plates is rapidly yielding to a
more educated and discriminating taste which
recognizes The advantages of superior artistic
quality with greater facility of production
The wood-cuts of TIL ALDlNE possess all
the delicacy and elaborate finish of the most
costly stoel-plate, while they afford better
rendering of the artists original.


The popular feature of a copiousy illus
trated Christmas number of THE ALDINE
will be continued.
Year: 1873

ENOr those who prefer a Ma
Il chine feeding the wOrk away from
the operator, we now have one of
that description, quiet, easy-running
and having all he other peculiar ex-
ceIlencies Of the other style.
Year: 1873

with the peculiar word "chapel as
usually applied to printing offices, you
said, "you were not" On sitting
down to write this article and looking
over "memory's waste" if it serves me
rightly,-when the art of printing
was first introduced into England, it
was practised in chapel near West
minister Abbey, a circumstance which
has been perpetuated by the technical
application of the word chapel to every
printing office to this day; and when
the men meet together for the purpose
Of considering or framing rules and
regulations for the good order of the
printing office, they are said "to hold
a chapel Hence the term chapel
money" applied to any gratuity given
to the men for drink, and for which
they looked from anyone supplying
them with balls and wool. n


Woodstock, Aug. 14th, 1873.