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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
NETWORK, MONDAY, AUGUST II, 1865

South Sea Islands An experienced botanist went out in
her and results OF the trip cannot but be pleasing TO
scientific bOanists and all lovers of the floral Kingdom
Doubtless stock Of exotcs Will be greatly augmented
The city engineer has sent IN his report respecting the
designs for tile new Town Hall for sydney large and
influential meeting OF magistrates, cergymen, and Other
gentemen-at the invitation OF Capt Scott the Police
Magisrae-assembled in the Long Room OF the Central
Police Office, George and IOrkss. for the purpose OF
considering matters connected with the proposed city
Night Refuge" II unanimously resolved that sneh
institution should be founded and steps were taken 10
If II could advantageOusy DE combined with the
Soup Kitchen.
The public testimonial 10 Mr. William Vial for his eour-
ageOus conduct arTesting the hand OF Ofarre whe
attempting the life OF the Duke of Edinburgh az Clontaf
presented for the subscribers, by the Hon. james
Martin large public meeting OF the citizens held III
the Temperance Hall.
A correspondent OF The Maitland Mercury says:
The present WheatsOwlug season, which Is now ni'
shed has been Of the finest that has been expert
enced In the Stroud district for many years. III 1act the
ground has such good working order since the
10Od Of 1857.
Madame Anna Bishop is at present in Melbourne, CIV
ing a successful series OF concerts.
By Inercolonih Telegraph from MelbourneI ,
MELBOURNE, July l2-Belng the anniversary OF the
separation Of the colony from New South Wales to-day Is
a general holiday, and no business is doing.
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TERRIBLE TORNADO IN NEw-HAMPsHrRE.

We learn from The Coos Republican that the
neghborhood of Ptsburg in the northern part OF Zoos
tornado 10 came from the northwest like two massive
clouds rolling continually In upon each other ana mas g
n loud Kissing SETTLING sound Coming down the Tabor
Notch" It cut path through the dense forest OF three
onarcrs OF a mile WIDE swept down sugar orchard oi
about 500 trees passed Indian stream tearing the very
rocks from their beds and tossing them into the ar ld
waste fully 100 of naples aud eins, belonging 70
Mr. Baldwin, cut road along the northern DoIuei 81
Baldwins and YOungs land about half hiie Wlee'
passed over the south side OF the Fletcher Mouha
damaging the premises OF Mr. Wasburn badly II lheh
turned northWard, and sweep down the entire sugar
orchard of Mr. L. c. Aldrch and carried destruction ~
all It's path II then tackled to the northwest ahu soon
turned again toward the south tearing 70 pieces te
bouse Of Mr. Adrch and scattering is broken fragments
over 100 acres OF ground and bearing some LEaSS
over three miles. Two men in a carriage were HhleI
ont as cla and tossed about until they fortunately Ounu
shelter behind hugo rock. large Darl the ILaihe
comnosed of hard wood and double braced throughout
with brch-one Of the strongest buildings III the Slae
was crushed aud scattered far ana ngh tmberh 70 eet
~, tc, carried distance of 80 rods So 70 went on its
Gsfnotiye mission across the Connecticut River. About
30 head cattle supposed 10 nave Deeh cEuseu 10
death in the woods.
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EUROPE.
GREAT BRITAIN.
.rTAcK ON A LANDLORDS AGENT-sEVLEAL
PERSONS SHOT.


ATTACK ON LANDLORDS AGENT-sEN Ll'AL
PERSONS SHOT.
ro,,o,, A,c 15-Dispatches have Just been re-
,oed frou Ireland giving the particulars OF deeus Oh
which occurred yesterday near Ilpperary'
IL seems that while of the great ialoIuS Vi WA,
,egion named Mr. Scully, was serving the usu"I
+ccs on his various tenants, he was shot and kleu
H., come unknown person. A strong body OF police
~ after made their appearance on the scene OF the
uurder. and attempted to arrest the culpnt. The
olce IN turn were iercely attacked. andtwo OF them
shot dead and four badly wounded. Several arrests
Were subsequently made At the latest advces quiet
Mad been restored.
EvTNING-Further advices from Tipperary, Ire
land have been received this evening. The agent OF
the landlords Mr. Scully, was not killed, as at hrst
reported He eudeavored, on Tuesday, to serve
some eiectment notices upon several tenants III the
vicinity Of the City Of HpperaTy, when he was at
tackled by large body of them, including many
women and was obliged to flee into the city to save
his life. Yesterday he started again upon the same
errand. accompanied by q large body of well armed
Police Upon reaching the hamlets of the tenantIy,
his efforts to serve the notices met with deris-
ION and threats of violence. The Police endeavored
TO dsperse the mob when fierce fight ensued,
during which the Police fired upon the rioters sew
oral times the shots being returned by some OF the
crowd Several OF the mob were wounded, as were
a number of the Police. Mr.. Scully was seriously
wounded and the Police retired unable to make any
arrests al the time. The City Of Tipperary is IN
high state OF excitement and further trouble IS APP
pretended
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THADDEUS SrEHENSS FUNERAL.

THOUS ANpS OF VISITORS ON sATURDAY-THE
STEVENS MANSION CLOSED YESTERDAY-AR-
EANGE5IENTs FOR THE OBSEQUIES TO-DAY
BUSINESS 10 Re SUSPENDED.
LANCASTER. Aug. 16.-Mr. Steyenss funeral is to
take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock The
body which lay in state on Saturday at the residence
of the statesman, was visited during the day by hosts
Of people Of both sexes Nearly all the arrangements
have been made for the funeral and the attendance
Of spectators Is expected 10 be unusually large Mr..
Stovenss house was closed to-day and no one was
admitted 10 view the remains. The various organi-
nations that intend 70 take part in the solemn rites
tomorrow have been invited to report TO the
mttce of arrangements at II o'clock in the morning.
AlusOu was made TO the death of Mr. Stevens IN one
OF two OF the churches to-day and in respect to his
memory no services held in some of the houses
Of worship this evening Businessi is to be suspended
tomorrow AFTER j o'clock, and Republicans and Dem
ocrats alike viii participate in the last honors to the
departed. At the primary Republican elections,
which were held yesterday Mr. Stevens received the
unanimous vote of the party for Congress IN accord
ance with the suggestion Of the Republican County
Committee, showing that his constituents would
have returned him to Congress if he had lived
Among the distinguished citizens who are expected
10 arrive here tomorrow are Senators Sumner and
Mcdonald, Attorney General Evarts Secretary Sew
ard. and ex-Secretary of War Stanton. The Hon.
John Covode arrived here yesterday evening expect
ing that the funeral would take place to-day He
was called away by business last evening and viii
not be able TO attend tomorrow. The colOred
Zouayes departed for Washington yesterday Mr
Stevenss death has thrown gloom the entire
community and people of all parties, races and sects
unite ia testfymg their respect for their deceased
fellOw-citizen
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W1SHINGTON.

COMMISSIONERS ROLLINS AT HIS POST-EQUIP-
MENr OF STATE MI1TIA-FRANK BLAIR'S
NORTHUMBERLAND OF SENATOR TRUM-
BULLS WIFE-THE BOYS IN BLUE.
WASHINGTON. Aug 1G, 1868.
Commissioner Rollins arrived to-day, and will re-
sumo his official duties tomorrow. The Democrats
are urging Mr. Johnson 10 prefer charges against the
Commissioner and to suspend him and appoint an
active Democrat ii his place They argue that this
will enable them, by using the Government patron
age TO carry two three Of the doubtful States at
the next Presidential election. Mr.. Rollins will not
resign absolutely unless he has some assurance that
his Excelleucy will appoint man acceptable 10 the
SeAate. As 1t Is not probable that Mr. johnson will
consent 70 an arrangement Of this kind Mr. Rollins
Will remain IN Office until Congress reassenbles.
Soon after the adjournment Of Congress reouisi-
tions were received at the War Department from fine
Governors OF several of the lately reconstructed States
Tor arms to equip the State militia 1t seemed 10 lac
understood that the arms could be furnished l tine
Secretary of Var under the provision of an act If
Congress passed in 1896; but Secretary Schofed has
replied 10 the Governors who made acquisitions fiat
no arms can be issued to the militia under the act
mentioned and that further legislation is necessary
before arms can be furnished
Advices have been received here from st. Louis. in
effect that Frank Blair and some of his political
friends IN the West are maturing plan by which all
the disfranchised Rebels in Missouri who are ex-
cluded from voting under the State laws shall vote
for President, and if their vote will alter the result
In that State they threaten to resort 10 violence if
their votes are not counted
Mrs. Senator Trumbull, having been affected with
an abscess in the right side for two years recently
underwent surgical operation which failed 20 give
her relief and she gradually failed aud died at about
. o'clock this morning. During the day many
distinguished citizens visited the residence of the
AAnator. on CAPITOL Hill IN cOnlOs with him The
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Oneida and Maumee in this port The Iroquos is at
Hago, and the ArOOstOok at Ten-Tsin.
JAPAN.
JAPAN.
HALF OF YEDDO BURNED-TwO LARGE TEN
PILES DESTROYED.


HALF OF YEDDO BURNED-Two LARGE TEN
PILES DESTROYED.
YOKOHAMA, July 26.-0n the afternoon of
July 4 an attack was by 10000 southerners the
Takugawas at Yeddo who only about 1900 strong
The southerners we're repused. The attack was re-
newed the next day. and the Takugawas we're entirely
routed. Half OF Yeddo including two large temples,
one OF them the residence OF Mia, were burned
TERRIBLE BATTLE AT TICHINO.
At Tchno, about ls miles south Of osaca, terrible
battle fought between the forces of Adzu and Sat
suma in which the latter defeated with heavy loss
satsuma and Chaisu deserted by several other
Daimos and subsequently Chaisu himself declared his
intention of Withdrawing from the contest and ordered
his generals To return home and remain neutral
~ NATIVE CHRISTIANS CONDEMNED TO DEATH.
satsuma's party had published proclamation In the
name of the Mkado condemnng all native Christians to
death Several executions had taken place at Nagasak
and sendai, within l6 miles Of Yeddo.
ENGLAND, FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATES TO BE
ARBITERs.
II said that the Northern princes have made propo
ston to refer all differences for settlement TO the arbtra-
ton Of England France and the United sates and in
case the latter powers will accept the responsibility they
1.-THE princes bind themselves for gthe faithful exeeu-
ton OF the arbramen both their part and the part OF
the MikadO
THE PORT OF NETTAKA OPENED.
Port Nettaka. on the west coast, has been partially
opened The North German and Italian Ministers only
are giving cearances there The other Ministers have
not yet sanctioned foreign trade there on the ground
that it is not SAFE and that there is liability to the same
trouble experienced at Osaca.
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coNsEcRATIoN oF BIsnoP REcKER.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 16.-The conservation Of
the Rev Thomas A. Becker Roman Catholic Bishop Of
the new See OF Wilmington, and OF the Rev. James Glib
bons as Apostolic ofNOrh Carolina took place at tho
Cathedral to-day. The ceremonies were most imposing
The Cathedral deusely crowded and thousands were
unable gam admittance. The most Rev. Martin John
SpalduC, Archbishop of Baltimore and Prim1te OF the
United States consecrator, ana the very Rev
Ii b. Cookery, v g., assistant priest; DeacOns OF
Hour the Rev Thomas TOlev OF Baltimore and the Rev
Or McNieruey, OF New-Iork Deacon OF the Mass, the
Rev. T. Z. Denny Sub-DeacOn OF the Mass, the Rev H.
NJ Chapuey; Masters Of Ceremonies, the Rev : Ferte,
the Rev L. Lequere, the Rev l.. NJ. Rncei Notary the
Rev James A Curcoran the Right Rev. John d McGil
Bishop Of Richmond and the Right Rev. Dr. Nhelan
Bishop Of Wheeling, assistants 10 Bishop Becker
and the Right Rev r. W Lynch Bishop Of Charleston,
and the Right Rev Michael Dominica ofPtsburgh were
assistants 70 the Vicar Apostolic OF North Carolina
The Right Rev j. Roosevelt Bayley Bishop OF Newark
n j.: the Right Rev. William OHara, Bishop OF the new
see Of Scranton and the Right Rev. j. +. Shanahan,
Bishop OF the See OF Harrisburg and large NUMBER
of the priesthood witnessed the impressive ceremonies
The conservation sermon was preached by the Rev.
Father Foley. The See Of Wilmington embraces the
state OF Delaware. the Eastern Shore OF MARYLAND ana
the Counties OF Northampton and Accomac in virginia
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QUEENSLAND.
MINING NEws-EsTABLIsHMENT OF A NEW TEL


MINING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF A NEW TEL
EGKAPII.
Cold has been discovered about IA miles from
Warwick Queensland, Oh the Canning Downs Run aud
near the elbow Station nugget Of g0ld, weighing ~
~ dwt has been found about 80 miles from TIE Rose
wood diggings in the ROckhamptOu district queensland
A IaToe num6cr OF diggers, foot and on horseback
have lately passed through Brisbane Oh thelf way Ia
Tho new diggigs. The majority OF them were recent
arrivals by steamer from sydney MI Murray Acting
cola ouer has lust returned from visit To the
goldfeld WARWICK Queensland
and feports that he fayOraby impressed with the
Appearance of the country. ,,,
The Queensland Government have DECIDED upon estab
lsbing a line of telegraph between MaryDorOugh and
Gvmpie a distance OF 40 miles ,,
sniendd specimen OF silver which il calculated
~ contain W per cent OF silver has been exhibited In
RocLhanpton IN which district IL was found IL Is said
that the ore lies In immense quantities on the surface
Tbe 6nders are about take w the ground aud work IT,
The newly appointed Governor Of QIeeosaAnd Major
Blackall is expected from England ,
News nom the Cape River gold helds Qeensland. is Of
fsyo In cla
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MURDERS BY THE KU-KLUx KHAN.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 16.-Last night, at II
O'Clock party of IS masked horsemen rode into
Franklin WILKINSON County, and broke open the store Of
an Israee named Bierfelds. The latter attempted to
escape by flight, and was fired upon. He fell dead,
pierced by five bullets colored clerk Lawrence Bow
man was also shot, but he ran off, and found during
the night nortay wounded in lot where he had taken
refuge He died this morning. Berelds body has been
brought here for burial The maskers are unknown The
attack was made just after the close OF circus exhibit
ton and many people in the streets. some OF whom
nterfered but they could prevent the assassination
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TURKEY.
NOT AT C0NsTANTINOPLE.

RIOT At CONSTANTINOPLE.
LONDON Aug. l5.-Dispatches received to-day from
Constantinope state that a serious encounter took
place at Pera two miles from the city. between the
Greek residents and the Turks, in consequence of
violation of the grave Of Prince Merdites. The
troops Of the Sultan called out TO suppress the
riot and fired upon the Greeks, killing and wound
ing large number. MANY of the latter fled to the
residences of the foreign Consuaes tor refuge. The
trouble was finally suppressedb the active measures
AZ tic soldlerv.
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LATEST GENERAL NEws-BY TELEGRAPH.

Treadwell & Co.'s hair mattress factory, in
San Frl.csco was burned on Friday night
THE United States steamer Saginaw arrived at
Victoria the 18th lust, from StEa all we'll
John Reynolds was drowned while bathing IN
the surf q Atlantic CITY, n j.. SATURDAY
. The Troy and Boston Railroad Company VIII
omen the route Mountain ihis morning
In Iaconia n. H.. yesterday, T.. W. Roberts,
b had bru accused Of bigamy suicide by hanging n Jail
John Rooney of MortOn-st.. Boston, fell IN
on S1,urg and having taken into police station died
s0oat thereafter
William Topley started to walk IA miles in two
bou Al Wkebsue saturday lie WALKED eight miles IN one
hour and four released from BIS eagsgenent
The fete day of Napoleon was generally OBJ
.vs a. holiday salute
US sred in morning aud the civic aud military associations n,d
marched Noe Dame VelArs Where grand IL DSas
mass was celebrated
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The Chicago Common Council has appropria-
ted for rounding Polytechnic School ia that ety.
The Providence Hospital, Washington, ID. G.,
under the charge Of the Sisters OF Charity is 10 De eh-
larged to afford accommodations for 800 patients
Two nrisoners broke ont of the Jail at Albion
n Y oil Monday-J n Richey. charged with bur
glary and Chas Leonard accused OF grand larceny.
Rewards offered for their capture
President Johnson has presented Capt. Geo.
Wright with splendid pocket chroponeter worth $500
ON The inside of the case the following Inscription:
The President OF the United States Ia Capt. Geo.
Wright for the rescuc Of three Of the crew o the Amers
can schooner Ligze u. ChOate"
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WEsTrRN -AI-STRAIIA.

The thirty-nnth anniversary OF the founda-
ton of the colony OF Western Australia was celebrated
OH the lst OF June.
Mr. b. Mason OF Perth Western Australia, IL the sue
cessfu tenderer for first supply Of 10000 secpers Tor
Indian railways. required by Mcssrs Compon Brothers
of Calcutta The price 4s. Sd per sleeper delivered aJ
the port % Fremante and the quantity VIII make up
about 200 loads OF timber.
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DISCOVERY OF ANOTHER PLANET.

DETROIT, Aug 1G.-PrOf Watson of the Detroit
Observatory furnishes the following report nave the
pleasure 20 announce the discovery Of new minor planet
which made last night II shines like star OF the tenth
magnitude and AT twilight this morning was situated rs
follows Right ascension 35S degrees aud "a minutes
dccension zero degrees and As minutes south Its appa
rent West and North "a seconds OF time IN
rglt nscenhOm. and minutes OF arc m decnatOn
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NAVY GAZETTE.

W,suINGToN Aug 15.-CommodOre John X. Colds
80 bn detached from the AsAc Squadon aud placed on waiting
T. Belknap has been relieved from command
he Hartford aud placed waiting orders Tie following nanea nave
~ - st.cbed from Hartford placed walug orders
49, Cu,osnders John W philips aad Hgginsoni Lents '"
~ Nj, H. Crowneusteed J. a. Sspds aud Vim Wise Masters
Horace RlArcr, Mbls6pman Nm. Watts surgeon
lanes Bese Assistant Surgeon n Beaumont Chei an
80 ,on and Chaplain ", DoUanee Psvmaster washington
III, r. re-. hed the Hartford ordered 10 settle accounts
so Asalt Engineer HILLARY M.suger OF the Navy has resigned
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TASMANIA.
SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH--CoLoNIAL PRO

DUCTS.
The submarine telegraph cable which is to
connect Tasmania with the Australian mainland Is eX
pected % De laid 10y the end OF the year
IL reported thar H acres Of foreground, belonging 10
Cant Fenton Of heWNOrfolR, Tasmania produced TINS
season than IL cwt Of hops, which realized
q. Cd per %.
An instance OF the durability ~ colonial wood has been
witnessed az mill az Hobart Town, Tasmania. water
wheel constructed 81 Uuou puc which hns been at WOit
nearly years has recently Undergone examination anu
found 90 uc almost SOUND ds on the Jay o I'S
erection.
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WHITE MEN KILLED BY THE PLAINS INDIANS.


KANSAS CITY, Aug. l5.-The Indians ana set
tiers are stl nghtng Asher Greek, ana three more
men have been killed The Indians are coming down
sOlOhOn Creek IN large numbers, and the people on
Aahef Creek aud vicinity nearly all cut on lhey
are OUT OF provisions and ammunition and are heay eh
hauted Later reports that the Indians are nuIueI
g ihe settlers Solomon Creek, and seven men mere
kiIed Yesterday settler who came III TINS morning
VITA MS family that he had running isil lOr qulte
distance. Gov Crawford has gone 10 SOLOMON ana
defeuga
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BELGIUM.
HOLIDAYS AT ANTWERP.

ANTWERP, Aug. l5.-Monday and Tuesday next
will be generally observed holidays in this city,
and the exchange and produce market Will therefore
be closed. Among the features of the day will be
reviews Of troops regattas, &c.
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NEW SOUTU WALES.

A BOTANIC EXPLoRATIoN-THE HARVEST.
On the oath ult. her Majesty's steamship
Challenger left the nf sydney ernisA aI1nns Tia
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ORANGE.
rErE DAY OLE NAPOLEON.

FETE DAY OF NAPOLEON
PARIS, Aug 15.-Ihe tCte day IN honor OF the lnau-
guration of the first Emperor Napoleon was cele-
brated to-day with great pomp. All the officials OF
the Court, together with the Emperor Napoleon and
family attended the grand Te Deum at Notre Dame.
After the ceremonies the Emperor left for FOntaine
lleau
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"Gov. Scott has

THE Columbia PhGnir says: Gov. Scott has
appointed John Hart esq at one time editor OF me
Db,rcstou Verc,Ug aud aftcrward superintendent ot
en-" pnhlc printing Of the United States. hls private
sacr
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TIE FRENCH LOAN.

The Noaitcw. in its issue of last evening, says,
semi-oficiay. in relation TO the new French loan
that thirty -four times the amount of money asked for
Las already been subscribed.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
VICTORIA.

PROCEEDINGS OF PARLIAMENT-THE NE" MIN
IsTRY-THE PANAMA MAIL STEAMSHIPS
lFROM OUR own CORRESPONDENT
M
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-10

DLATED WARE, PLANtsHED, JAPAEK1D
and Plain Tin Wares, Wooden and Willow Ware,
Hollow Iron Ware, Breoms, Brushes. Door Mnts,
wv f. M. HERIaCK & CO.'S
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-12-10

uNtes H1LL.-On Tuesday night a
slumber Of thieves effected an entrance
Spss Mr.. George p. Illness lager bier
brewery, where they blew open the
sron safe and took therefrom few do
lars in money and a quantity of Inter
nal Revenue stamps used for stamping
iaryels. The same parties, it is pre-
ssumed, also burglariously entered
Messrs. Peter & Brooks's brewery and
a1roko open the safe, but their efforts
were only rewarded with few revenue
stamps and some papers of no value to
khem.
JERSEY CIrY james I'll. Price. Il lad
III years of age, was arrested yesterday
and taken before Justice Warren on
she charge of forging the name of Geo
B. I.atourette to two orders, on which
Se obtained four bottles of port wine
aud two bundles of cigars.
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BhoosnNaToS, Dec.

BLOOMINGTON, Dec. y.
The State Temperance Convention
assembled here to-day, to the number
ct abont 100 delegates representing
fbe central, western and northern sec
lions of the State. The President is
Mr.. a. l.. Brooks of Decatur, with IL
Vice Presidents representing the Con
gressional districts of the State. The
day was chiefly spent in discussing a
resolution to form political party
whose object it shall be to demand the
prohibition of the manufacture and
SAX, or importation OF intoxicating
Rrinks, the members Of such party to
pledge themselves not to support any
candidate for any National or State
Sesce who is opposed to entire prohib-
ition. The Indications are that the
measure will carry.