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Year: 1871




WASHINGTON, March 29.-The San
Domingo Commissioner report, which
is nearly finished, will be submitted to
the President to-day, and it is under
stood will be sent to Congress on Thurs
day. The Commissioners, or at least
two of them, contemplated spending a
couple Of weeks here in celebrating
their report, but the report prefaced by
Mr.. Wade gives all the facts as called
for by the resolution Of Congress under
which the Commission was appointed.
Mr.. Wade is the guest Of Senator
Chandler, and Mr.. Howe and Prof
White are at Arlington. The President
has invited the Commissioners to dine
with him on Thursday.


Pending the presentation Of their re-
port, the members of the Commission
are disposed to be very reticent upon the
subject OF annexation. Other members
of the Commission are not so pro-
nounced in their opinions. One Of the
Commissioners said tonight, that if the
country expected the report of the Com
mission to be an argument in favor Of
annexation it would be disappointed.
Less attention is paid 70 that subject in
the report than to any other connected
with the business of the Commission.


AGreat Scheme Frustrated.


New YORK, March 29.-The Worlds
Washington correspondent says: The
fact is not generally known that des-
perate attempt was made at the last
session Of Congress to take control Of
emigrants now possessed by the State Of
New York and transfer it to the gen
eral government by making the grand
depot on Governors Island instead Of
at Castle Garden. A bill for this pur
pose was pending in the House Com
merce committee, where it was care
fully watched, persistently opposed and
finally defeated. A large interest, both
political and financial, worked very
hard to get control Of the system
through an act of Congress, and hoped
to succeed, 80 that they could forward
Immigrants over certain lines Of rail-
way TO the South and West.


Sumner Csuldn't See It.


The Times Washington correspondent
telegraphs, that after it was determined
that Summers speech was to be made,
Senator Buckingham is said to have
gone to him and entreated him to in
clude in it a paragraph disclaiming any
purpose or feeling Of hostility toward
the Republican party, so dhat his speech
could not be used against the success Of
the party in the election in Connecticut
next Monday. Governor Buckingham
foresaw that unless Sumner drew in his
speech sharp line between the party
and the Administration the effect in
that State of his fierce arraignmeut
would be deeply felt. Sumner said he
would take il into consideration. and
having done so, next day he declined
absolutely to comply with the request,
and it will be noticed that no such dis
claimer appears. ts,1l
Year: 1871

MR. WILCOX OF the Milwaukee Sentinel,
says; CDR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
aud Special FlavOrings are the best, without
exception, that are made. They are grow
ing daily in popular favor, and in every
case where they are used give decided salts
faction. We are using them in our house
hold, and speak from q knowledge OF the
case These articles are not put into the
market to compete in price with those of q
low grade inferior quality-they CLAIM
purity and healthfulness. Let those WHIT
read give them but single trial and be sat
lid
Year: 1871

EST IUIhIs UuUD q.


Contrary to expectation, the hop that
was to have inaugurated the series did
not come off las evening. but was post
poned until Monday. The actual settle
ment of the question as TO whether Cadet
Smith will or will not attend is therefore
deferred. The Sun man had an inter
view with the young man this morning,
however, and learned enough to enable
him to set the young ladies minds at rest
with respect to "that horrid Smith" He
will not attend the hops for reasons which
the reporter thought rehec:ed great credit
upon him. He eaid in reply to an inquiry
upon the subject:
Year: 1871

| We propose to wait for the returns be-


fore announcing the result of the election in


Texas. The Houston Union Of the tenth


instant contains the following distinct and
separate editorial paragraphs:


AT every poll that the Democracy have
placed two boxes for the deposition of
tickets the votes will be declared invali-


dated. They did this for intimidation, and


the tickets will be thrown out.


Our victory in this State will draw to the
Republican standard hundreds of old con-
tederate soldiers, who have been kept back
from fear that the perjured Democracy


would get into power and 0stracise them


Considering the completeness of their de-


feat: the Democracy keep their lip up pretty


well. still their chagrin crops out neverthe-


less; like the boy who ''saw" the fourth of


July, and who discovered his mother the
day after observing his bachanalian antics,
sought to disguise his tipsiness by exclaim-
ing, I'm not drunk, mother; but a sicker
child YOU never had


The emigration to Texas will increase
fve-told this fall because of the election of
the Republican candidates. The most of
this emigration will come from Georgia,
Alabama and Mississippi. and they are at
tracted here by the wonderful growth of
Texas un0er the Republican administration
They prefer to leave their old homes be.
cause many Of them have been destroyed,
and many Of their neighbors have passed
away during the war, and they are solicit
ous to emigrate where they can have ad-
vantages which they do not possess at their
old homes.


The Democrats claimed the State and the
election of all their candidates, Immediately
after the last days voting, and before the
votes were counted. They have done the
same thing in regard to Louisiana when
this State had gone strongly Republican, as
the counting of the votes has shown subse- |
luertlY.
Year: 1871

Embezzling public funds is no longer
either safe or Respectable business. Paw
master Hodge, of Washington. who made
way with half million which belonged to
the government, has been convicted of the
offense and severe punishment inflicted
upon him. and yesterday Major General
Bowman. late deputy collector of the port
of Baltimore, was found guilty of similar
crime. The administration is keeping a
sharp watch upon its subordinates, and ap-
pears determined to redeem the Presidents 9
promise OF an honest collection and dis
bursement OF the public revenue.
Year: 1871

In Russia, people who are picked up on
the highways in state of intoxicatiOn are
condemned, whatever may be their social
station, to sweep the streets for one day.
1t is not rare in St. Petersburg to ees we'll
dressed individuals thus employed.
Year: 1871

All who have real estate for sale or to let,
aud those desiring purchase or rent such property
will find to their interest TO advertise in THE TRIBUNE
Its aggregate circulation exceeds that Of any other news
paper. and in addition to this advantage THE TRIBUNE
% be found, not only in NewYork and all Its cities and
villages but in every State and Territory throughout the
Union The advertisement should be brief will


allow Of the advantages claimed being made clear tothe
reader. We would especially dwell the fact that the
subscribers for the three editions Of THE TRIBUNE, Daily
semiWeekly and Weekly comprise individuals in every
business professions consequently advertisements in each
read by all classes THE TRIBUNE devotes especial
attention TO reports OF sales OF real estate both in city
tsng are as follows DAILY TRIBUNE, 80 ceuts per line
for each Insertion WEEKLY TRIBUNE. 81 per line SEMI


WEEKLY TRIBUNE, 25 cents per line About words Of
wide columns average line. Terms cash In advance
Year: 1871

The Federal Council of Germany has ap-
proved the draft Of Q national coinage bill, and
the measure will be submitted to the Parlia-
ment for ratification. This is another and i'm
portant step in the path toward the compile
ton of the consolidation Of the German
empire. 1t will efface the many border State
difficulties which arise almost daily on che
subject of the standard valuation Of coins and
their equivalents in trade exchange and local
market barter. It will, in fact, bring the
imperialism of Prussia to the firesides and
closets and into the breeches pockets of the
different peoples Of Germany. In the adop-
ton of q uniform basis of value for coins the
German legislators incline toward the
monetary system of France and, consequently,
diverge from that of Great Britain. By this
they will eventually secure hold on the minds
Of the French people through considerations
Of economy; a hold which is really more
effectual for the permanent interlacing of
national interests than is the force power of
war. The chief features of the German
coinage bill, as they are likely to be adopted
by the Council, are appended to our cable
news telegram from Berlin
Year: 1871

PREMIER FISH has been made to resign for
about the hundredth time, with as little founda-
ton for the statement as on former occasions.
Ono Of our reporters ascertained yesterday
from the Secretary himself, who is now stay
ing for few days in this city, that the report
rested on no better authority than that Of
Washington correspondent OF morning paper
in this city. Mr.. Fish does not intend to re-
sign just yet, at least not until he has seen tho
Treaty OF Washington safely through, although
his retirement is simply question Of time.
Truly, ''thc resignation OF Mr.. Fish" ia SO
thoroughly exploded that newspaper corre-
spondents ought to find less threadbare
device TO make up for an occasional dearth Of
news. The subject Is now 90 thoroughly OK
Year: 1871

result is at the best very doubtful, and il
10 fortunate, therefore, that the success ol
Tamnanv to-day will not delay for an hour
the reformation Of our municipal government.
Nor will 1t interfere with the movement cer-
tain to be made by the people fer such an
organization Of the honest reformers as will
insure the nomination Of Z clean ticket for
municipal officers next spring, free from all
the trades, bargainings, blunders and follies
that have marred the work Of the Committee
Of Seventy. To this important point
the attention Of the citizens must be
directed Is soon as the present election shall
have come to close, for it is not only i'm
portant that the more momentous work to be
performed next spring shall be at once COM
menoed, but that It shall be carried on with
ont the contamination and damage that must
follow any association with corrupt political
hacks, even though they should have tenn
porarily fallen out with their old associates on
some question Of division of plunder.


The electors Of New York should spare no
efforts to-day 10 secure an orderly and peace
able election. The disgraceful occurrences in
our city government have already been used
In damaging manner to discredit republican
institutions in foreign countries, and, melted
by the rufianly license of q partisan press, the
enemies of republicanism are looking hopefully
for the termination of our difficulties in bloody
and fatal riot. Their emissaries here have been
doing their bsst to bring such calamity upon
US. 1t would be an eternal disgrace to the
young metropolis Of the United States that her
records should be stained by lawlessness
and bloodshed at the polls. We do not appre-
hend any such trouble. The good sense Of
the people will prevent it. and if any
irresponsible or dangerous men should
attempt any disturbance we have
full confidence in the will and in the
ability Of the police to bring them to reason
and to justice. Those citizens who may
desire to guard the polls or to watch the count
should do so in such o manner as not to
obstruct the voting or to embarrass the proper
challenges should not be made indiscrimi-
nately, or with the object of delaying the re-
ception of ballots. Such course is at vari-
ance with the spirit and the letter Of
the law. It should be the object
of every citizen aud of every candidate
to secure full vote and to ensure an orderly
election. Moderation united with firmness on
the part of all who have duties to perform,
official or extra official, is alone required to
disappoint the expectation of our enemies
and to vindicate the character of our city.
The case is in the hands of the people. 1t is
FOR them to decide whether the sun shall set
.o-day upon the credit or the shame of New
York
Year: 1871

The general and absorbing interest mani
tested by all classes of citizens in the election
to-day has given rise to a very general i'm
preston that riot and bloodshed are imminent.
We do not think that there is any just cause
for such apprehension. The militia, who have
shown themselves fully equal to any emer-
gency that a lawlessly disposed populace may
precipitate upon us, are to be In readiness at
their armories to quell any violent demonstra-
tion, and our police, with the laurels Of July
fresh blooming on their brows, are not likely
to be found wanting. Besides there will un-
doubtedly be a larger respectable element
present at the polls to-day than there has been
at any election of recent years in this city.
Our wealthy merchants, fully reused to the
necessity for united opposition to the rule
that has threatened to bankrupt the city, will
themselves pay attention to the business Of
voting and electioneering, and they as body
are men whom roughs do not dare to attack.
Neither party can afford riot. The honest
men do not want one, and the thieves dare not
formers can afford the odium Of instigating
violence. In some districts, such, for Instance,
as O'Brien's and Bradley's, where the political
roughs of last year are split into opposing
factions, there may be slight bloodshed and
tQlerably turbulent time, but the attention Of
the police and of the militia Is more likely in
consequence to be centred On such dubious
districts. We feel confident, indeed, that our
citizens will pass through the momentous
struggle to day with more orderly front than
usual. The men who make riots are invaria-
bly, towards, intimidated completely by such
an earnest determination as our honest citizens
are sure to present at the polls to-day, and even
more completely cowed by the knowledge that
company or regiment of militia or a squad
OF police have their eyes upon them Let no
voter be prevented from going to the polls to-
day and casting his honest ballot through any
fear of trouble.
Year: 1871

ONE OF TIE You've DEsPERADoEs who
make our streets dangerous and our lives un-
safe was sentenced yesterday TO fifteen years
at hard labor in the State Prison for assault
ing and robbing man Of twenty three dollars
He is likely to pay very high margin for that
small loan, and when he returns 10 society
he will, doubtless have learned that there are
easier and surer ways Of making money than
highway robbery.
Year: 1871

QUAsHED.-The absurd motion for a man
damus to compel Mayor Hall to turn out the
present Inspectors o. Election and appoint
others in their stead was yesterday quashed
by Judge Barnard. The decision was fore
gone conclusion. The application could only
have been made for political effect, and was
one Of those pieces Of sharp partisan practice
that do more injury than benefit TO the cause
of reform
Year: 1871

THE GEORGIA LEGISLATURE has united iu
a resolution denouncing the charges Of ex-
Governor Bullock that the people Of that
State were conspiring against the federal gov
ernment and that they wished to overthrow
the State Constitution as false. Evidently the
people of that State don't intend to have the
Ku Klux martial law order launched upon
them without first saying . word for them
selves.
Year: 1871

1
Boafd; and have d general SUI
psrtision Of the whole business
affaifs Of the Compstit. He
shall see that persons in the
employment Of the Company
do their duty according to the
Requirements Of the Charter;
the bylaws and Of the Board
of Directors, and shall from
time to time report to the Board
delinqehciea, ifany, in tile Of
ficers and employees, with such
suggestions rs he may deem
essential to promote the best
Interests Of the Company.


8. There shall be a general
Executive and Finance Com
mittee, to consist of the Presi--
dent and two directors to be
appointed by the Board, whose
duty it shall be to examine
monthly, or oftener and re.
port half.yearly; and oftener if
they deem it necessary; to the
Board Of Directors, upon all
disbursements for the Com
pany, and transact such other
business as the interests of the
Company may require between
the sessions Of the Board. This
Committee shall keep record
Of their acts id a book kept
for that purpose, which shall
be laid before the directors at
the meetings ofthe Board. All
bills for expenditures shall be
approved by this Committee
before payment.


10. 1t shall be the duty of
the Treasurer, Who shall be re.
quired to give bond in such
sum as the Board may direct,
with sureties to be approved
! Iby the Board; TO receive and
receipt for the money Of the
Company as deposited, and to
pay out the same on checks
drawn by the Secretary until
the work Of construction shall
have commenced on the road,
after which no money shall be
paid out by the Treasurer ex.
cept on checks signed by the
Secretary and c6untefsigned
by the Chairman of the Execu
tive and Finance Committee.
He shall furnish each Monday
to the Executive and Finance
Committee,


lst. The amount Of money
received the preceding week,
and from what source received.


2nd. The amount disbursed
the preceding week, and for
what paid.


II. An Assistant Treasurer
may be appointed by the direc-
tors to receive, take charge of,
receipt for, and disburse all
funds received from subscrip-
tionS or otherwise provided on
the line of the Road north of
the Marietta and Cincinnati
Railroad, for disbursement on
that part of the Road lying be.
tween the said Marietta and
Cincinnati Railroad and Logan,
the same to be disbufsed in
such manner and at such times
as the directors may direct,
with the approval of the Exec
utive and Finance Committee {;
and such Assistant Treasurer
may be required to give bond
in such sum as the board may
direct, with sureties TO be ap-
proved by the board.


II. The Secretary shall be
required to give bond In such
sum as the board may require,
with sureties to be approved
by the board, conditioned for
the faithful performance Of the
duties of his office, and that he
will fully account for, and pay
over to the Treasurer all mon
eys that he may receive accord
ing to the requirements Of the
Charter and bylaws, and the
orders of the directors, and said
bond shall be renewed, and
new or additional sureties given
if required, at any time the
board of directors may so or
der. He shall collect or cause
to be collected all moneys due
the Company, and shall deposit
them with Che Treasurer as re-
Year: 1871

Look at the representatives and law.
givers of the people. They think pat
ronage necessary to maintain their in
fuence at home. They descend to the
role OF office brokers, who stand before
Year: 1871

HoPE!-We are permitted, even at this
hour of the day, to take calm survey of the
election field, from which we are disposed to
believe there is no doubt of the election of
sufficient number of Republicans to give us
control of the City Council.


Great dissatisfaction exists in the ranks of
the enemy and scratching" has become un-
usually popular. 1t is right too, that it should
be so. 1t is best for the interests of every
citizen that only faithful, honest and capable
men of either party should be elected to posi-
tions where good or evil may result to the
general community.


Reports reach US that efforts are already In
progress to defeat us of the results of the
election. We trust they are incorrect, and
that which ever party fairly wins the contest
may be permitted to enjoy its fruits. We feel
such confidence in the success of our efforts to
purity the government of the city, as to ex-
press the opinion that our party will win, uno
less frauds are committed upon US.
Year: 1871

Dor might have exhibited little more
modesty.


The people, like ourselves, prefer gno-
rant honesty to educated vilainy, and will
prove our assertion by Scratching" some Of
the beef thieves and bond sellers.


If there is any quality in newspaper
we do admire, it is sincerity. Look at the
dignifed Wing this morning, all you who
have not seen it, aud you will agree with
us that it is perfectly disgusted with the
management of city affairs, and Indifferent
to the results of the day. No, we won't
say this, because we believe the Wing real
ly wants an honest Council, and would
prefer that our ticket should be elected.


1t gravely tells us "if we carry the
Council we will have the control of the
whole city government we add, by means
of which you will succeed in stealing "the
balance on hand" 1t is principally devot-
ed to the "sound doctrines" of Carl Schurz,
who is supposed to be Republican.


Democracy had better be on the look
out, else it will lose very able champion
in the Whig. 1t has been very sweet
lately on Republicans and their newspa-
pers, evidence to our minds that it is pre-
pairing its readers to witness its grand
double somersault, turning twice in the
air before alighting.


We predict that in the next Presidential
fight it will be for Grant and who ever
may be selected with him for Vice Presi-
dent.


We extend to our neighbor the hand Of
friendship, but would advise it to be in a
hurry and get over first, or the Dispatch
will claim the first honor. What will then
become of the "Rooster" of the Enquirer ?
Year: 1871

BETWEEN Radicals and Carists, King
Amadeus seems likely to have somewhat
troubled reign. At a meeting of the Cor
tes, Tuesday, the Radicals offered resolu-
ton 10 favor Of a republic, and the Carlists
submitted another declaring Don Carlos
rightful King of Spain. In Gen. Prim the
young monarch lost not only his most
powerful friend, but his most judicious adj
wiser. Unacquainted with the temper of
the people, and destitute of ardent support
ers, the position of Amadeus I. is far from
being an enviable one. Two powerful
parties are opposed to the government.
By keeping them isolated Amadeus can
save his crown, but a single false move
may unite them for the common task of
his overthrow, each hoping under a new
order of things to gain the ascendant A
throne can hardly be said to be secure
when its occupant is compelled to promote
dissensions among his people in order to re-
tain it.
Year: 1871

A WARNING Republicans are no moro
nor less than men, and are susceptible of All
the Influences which control their actions and
passions. The unfair conduct of our political
enemies, heretofore exhibited towards us In
the city, has been borne with patience not
appreciated by those at distance.


We have submitted to conduct, on their
part, unbecoming q community protesting to
be guided by the benign influences Of law.
made for the protection Of us all, and the pre-.
servation OF our rights. We cannot be ex-
pected to continue always to offer our necks to
the yoke OF our would-be drivers. We must
rebel unless decent regard is shown US.


We desire then, in q moment of cslmness, to
warn our enemies Of the dangers which threat
en- longer invasion of what Is our own. If
we elect the men we have chosen 10 represent
US, let them bold the places to which they are
entitled unless you can find reason in law for
refusing.
Year: 1871

THE EVENING News AND OUR Re-
PoRTER.--In spite of party differences, news
paper men will like one another and never
permit an occasion to pass without lending
"helping hand"


We sympathized with the Netos and deter,
mined to bring it more prominently before the
public by noticing it in our paper. We think
we have performed our part, in return for
which we feel amply repaid, by its fattering
notices of us. We shall hereafter decline do
ing more unless we are paid forit, as our space
is of value to US and our readers.
Year: 1871

School FUNDs.-Our city will receive
on the first Of June $ll ,2ss 80, as her share of
the State school fund.


Ifit meets with the same fate of the 81 700
we have spoken of several times before, the
State treasurer, or some other honest official
had better keep it.