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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-11

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Mrs. Harriet Beechcr Stowe Is trying tho
water cure TO Its full extent In New York,
and that, too, after "salting" herself to the
fullest measure In the Atlantic.
Madame Anna Bishops first concert since
her return to New York, after four years
absence, took place last night In that cry
Prince Arthur has Just taken and fur-
nished an clegan, suite Of apartments In Mon
treai, where he goes into winter quarters
with his regiment.
Alexander II. Stephens is sick again, and
confined to his bed.
As mark OF respect to Its founder, the
Peabody Institute at Beverly, Mass, Is to be
draped In mourning, and remain closed until
the arrival Of the remains OF the late MI
Peabody In this country.
Henry Ward Beecher says he wouldn't
object to pair J4asIhorses. ..-.
The bogus 'Lord" Hubert Alnsley Is living
at present in grand style in Philadelphia
but where w the money comes from The
"Lord" only'fnows.
Gen. Banks Is going to the suez cana
opening, and viii then hurry home for th'
opening of Congress. ..-..
Gottschalk has been suffering from feve
In Brazil.
Collector Casey, of New Orleans, Is sur
posed to have been lost on the stonewall.
John Blair, q young man who for SOM
time past was employed in the solicitor
Office, Treasury Department, died at hi
home In Pittsburg on Tuesday last, OF con
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
THE MONEY MARKET.
SALES AT rHE STOCK ExcHANGE.-FIasr CALL,
FRIDAY. Dec. 2i-P. NJ.


Gold opened at 1909, sold at 1901, 1909, and
closed 1905 The clearngs at the Gold Exchange Bank
were ST. $4,000 and the balance s5s767 The business
In the Gold Room closed at ll45 a and after that
time the transactions were unmportant.
The announcement OF the death OF the Hon Edwin NJ
stanton was received with universal expression OF
row The stock Exchange adjourned upon the receipt Of
the official announcement OF the fact but transactions
we're made in the Long Room until 81 o'clock. at the
Government Board there sales but the quotations
were the those made at the close OF business
Thursday At Of the large dealers there
moderate investment demand for all classes OF bonds
Foreign holders OF coupon ISIS were sellers exchange
for currency per cent which have the longest time 70
run Of any Government bond now issued. We With
out quotations OF State and Railway bonds Louisiana
Ieyee per cents In demand at advance OF per
cent from yesterdays closing prices There an active
demand for Central Pacific per 91 and o. West
erp Pacific Midland and Kansas Pacific bonds in
great request the payment OF the January Interest hay
Ing brought large number OF investors into the market
as purchascrs Miscellaneous stocks neglected with
the exception Of Pacific Mail, which actlye at Is
Hi
Railway shares were dull Now-Yogk Central'and Hud
son sold AT sGl; NewYork Central and Hudson certih
Gates syds2 Reading firm at 92 dl00 on the deela
ration Of dividend OF per cent cash, payable January
H. The books close Dec 81. The Western list was neg
ccted with the exception Of the Michigan Southern and
North Western shares which pressed for sale
the reported decline In earnings for the past week ST.
Paul common sold ut 73e733; Rock Island, loiIGlo'ii
Fort Wayne guaranteed SCI; Chicago and Alton, com
non al The market continued dull untlthe close OF the
Long Room when all transactions ceased and the street
was deserted b. the brokers. Tomorrow being Christ
mas no business whatever will be transacted
The 10 o'clock quotations at the Government Board
O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25

ton which checks the secretion for the nourshment
of the cali as 1t does all others in the body sometimes
cause premature expulsion OF the progeny
Amin Plethora or undue fullness and richness
OF blood is occasional cause tendingto COMPOSITIONS
ana lnfammatiOns which operate mentioned IN the
last paragraph, and, above all, congestion of the
womb which is specially predlsposed by its abundant
supply OF blood and the activity of It's vital processes
Tenth: DR. ROOff. Veterinary ProfessOrin the Uni
verslty OF Halle. has recently traced contagious
abortion TO the presence in the passages of para
site plant, and has found the malady easily prOpa-
gated by introducing into the vagina of pregnant
animal little of the discharge from one recovering
from an abortion
might continue this list of causes, but enough has
been said TO satisfy you that your questions cannot
receive q direct and satisfactory answer. Nothing
but careful investigation conducted on the spot
can enable to arrive at the probable in any
particular herd. The CausatiOn is seldom to be re-
ferred TO in the singular number but commonly
number of preJudical influences operating together
bring about the untoward result. The above list
may however, afford some assistance III lnvest-
eating the particular case of your own herd. and
adopting measures of prevention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
THE CHINESE TAX.

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: The very able and interesting Article OF
the late A. D. Richardson the Chinese question in the
Atlantic Monthly for December contains an euor that
Justice requires should be corrected In speaking OF the
odious and unjust laws which burden the Chinese on
this side Of the continent. Mr. T. observes that L. =
Marshal MoutOn OF Idaho has very properly enoned the
officers Of that Territory from collecting this though
the customary threats OF NOlt'" were u5ed 10 lhtn'
date him" &c.
Whoever gave Mr. r. this information Is guilty Of an
entire mlsapprehenson and msstatement OF the facts
In the month Of July last the writer with the Hon j. W
Huston United States Attorney and II. J. Pickett, esq
OF this city retained by the Chinese miners OF Boise
County Idaho 10 bring suit TO restrain the collection OF
the Chinese tax This suit pending, u the only
one ever brought and the Marshas only proper con
nectou with has been 20 the papers on the he
fendant He party IN the case ana would not De
As IL /. understood that he has assumed abroad the honor
Of being the champion OF the Chinese n Idaho and made
REPRESENTATIONS similar those found IN Mr. Richard
son article We who have been the counsel OF the Ih-
ucse desire 10 say that his meddesome ana Improper
course has been Of the most annoying Obstacles 10
our success The threats OF violence were aithc on
spring OF the disturbed Imagination OF Mr. informant
Ihe facts are that the best citizens Of the Ierro IRE
spective OF party have become convinced OF the tga
and all admit the injustice Of this tax, and hatthreas
OF violence were made prevent legal proceedings il
siWpy absurd the MaTshals sense OF property mas
been made subject TO his desire 20 gct false hduty
We think that the facts should be known, mat ne en-
ucse may be prjudlced here nor Their trends oe
IHi-ed abroad. d L. h'ihipI'
Hoisc ON, l. T., Dec. 6, 1869.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK.


To the Editor Of The Tribune
SIR The reports and observations in your
paper concerning the Of njunctons and receivers
going between certain gentlemen connected with
the lottery and polcy-shop business in this city. have
reminded OF an old to be found In Westminster
Hail. vol /, p 1874. think your readers would be IN.
erested In the report IL Is said to nave been brought
in the Exchequer by gentleman named Everett against
between the two as copartners. They were highway
and had taken up the business on joint account
The employ wo-i, in describing the business
II alleged the panG skilled 10 dealing IN several
plate ngs, deieudau applied
become partner hat they entered int" partnership and that
agreed that heJ should equally bear all expenses the roads aud at
inns nvens aehonses, markets or fairs AMI Orator
IN lhe same DlsItss on ho1ls1o" ntA'h SHefe tnry
dealt y'S ge1 w, Tor gold watch And s1Fad
th County Of AdeseI was good aud convenient place deal
gou be almost all clear gain 90 them that thy vent accordingly
ud dr5I WIN se'erai genss o a'es sa'h nue swords ean
hats eoaS horses brides saddles ADD other iIg ind that about
month aisrwad the ssd Joseph Williams niormu Orator
Iri No., h. b tr it's mr. r none ,b,t ibsV ,1gv eg,
h,I,l h.t oe 9a- o5 n,e o 90 'na' ~ Su
for the said horse &c That Orator ard the said Ioeph Williams
continued their Joint desag ogether at several pae Bag
shot surrey salisbury IN wiltshire Hampstead Addis'eI; and
II further appears from the book have dted that the
Court being ignorant Of it, duties aud obhitons 20 the
public, referred the bill for scandal andlmprtinenceand
attached and fined the solicitors While theconnsel VINO
filed the bin directed 10 pay the costs The fate OF
those connected with the Is Of no PARTICULAR i'm
portance, though IT y said that the piantA was after
ward executed and that one Of the sohcitTs was con
Committee of the Prison Association repirts the
OF Wilson, who was aiterward executedat Geneseo
2l Reports 1907, who said that he had made his
mind, after full delberatlou 10 follow the profession OF
burglar He could see no difference between that and
any other profession. The lawyer he said, I'D all that
he could to succeed, and had hesitation depressing
bis rivals in order his elevation So ~
with the physician the merchant, aud the steamboat
captain; and found fault with them He avorred
that he did not see why he might not do th same He
would kill One he said II ne could rob without IT, but
he harm IN murder, II IL was necessary to secure
his success"
Perhaps there is good reason why the litigation In
regard cOpartuership IN lotteries and OlCy shops
should bring these matters TO NV mind but a matter
Of fact 70 does. APPRENTICE.
Netc York, Dec. 20, 1869.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
"AFTER" TENYYsoN.


To the Editor Of The Tribune
SIR: In your article yesterday, entitled
among the Booksellers" you printed, in advance Of
the publication OF the volume. these lines fDm Tenny-
sons 1.-THE Holy Grail"
Rain rain and sun rainbow IN ne ,tyt
A young will be wiser by by,
An old mans VII mas WANDER ere be ne
Rain. rain md a rainbow on the eAi
And truth this ~ snt that 20 thee,
And truth o clothed or naked let's be
Rain. sun sui rani aud The free bosom blo-s
sun. rain nd o. where . ht who kuowsi
Prom the great deep to the great deep be goes
Poetry is inspiring. even TO the shaowest mind
What wonder then that after reading the above nesso
full Of beauty. OF rhythm, repeto with briancy.
variety and depth OF original ideas and thOugh-my
muse was touched 10 life by such celestial fire and ~ the
inspiration OF the moment spOuted the following;
STOW snow nd slsetl n suustise in the sty!
Surely the heus must lay Eggs ~ and bJ.
OTwe grown wise, viii doom then al % ie
Snav snow aud sest no rreea the tree
Al sadl
tie ground. green leaves eas there be-
Stuf nonsense siug nj. world fal ofvosi'
S,uf uouseuse. ftlf OBJ. where b. b. sbo moss
n this be pr0sy very prose
feel that responsible for the above than
was boy for whstling IN school, ms excuse being II
wh.stled itself" Who knows how many poets may yet
belong To Teunyson's school! ~.
Rye, y T., Dec. H. 1869.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
LAND GIVEN AWAY.

To ne Edttor Of The TRIBUNE.
SIR: VIII you say to the thousands of IN
dusrious homeless laborers at the East that II they
want free homes they may TO this state which Is
ont OF debt and has 100000 in her treasury has school
fund of cash with property enough TO rin 1t up
10 MORE and that she has almost $50 miles
Of railroads, where ten years ago she had not many
hundreds WIN you tell them 10 come TO tbs state,
bounded on the East and West by two OF the gandes
rivers m the world, with climate not surpassed Tor
beathfulness and soil not surpassed, II eduhed, IN
the wordl viii you inform them that within ne past
wear In the Sioux City Land District alone, free homes
have been given TO 5000 sturdy Sons OF tdl Jana
daughters too. for many unmarried women nave TAKEN
hOmesends and pre-emptiOns) from each OF whh they
nave disposed OF products sufficient 10 give them GOOD
living SO that they independent viii yon tdl them
that along the railroad lines OF iowa hnd
10 the OF nearly 100000 acres Is reserves Dy TINS
generous Government for them alone ana thHt 6 rad
Cous speculaor cannot buy III Could they but hppre-
ciate what opportunities here afforded noppOr
tunies rapidly passing away-they wehld come
here II they had 10 beg their way The IRiBUN IL ieaa
by hundreds OF thousands to whom the above lniOna-
tou would prove glad tding, OF great j0y we're they
TO act upon it, m have acted upon IT, Abr
Sour Ciiy, IOtcd, Dee. 10, 1867.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
THE QUESTION OF DRESS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Do you think it unbecOming for women
and girls to pantaloOnsl think they need them
Just rs much as they need sleeves upon their and
warm ones too IN cold weather. When think how our
little girls go dressed these Wntry days cannot help
asking myself are not mothers responsible for much OF
the disease which originates in colds among young
and giTlsi Is there man In the land who would
think himself sufficiently protected from the cold should
he leave portion OF his limbs covered only with stock
ingl Yet this il the way little girls protected.
Aud the dress OF women Is very little better.
livery admits that garment worn about the
shoulders with than without sleeves. For me
reason pantaOOns are much warmer than skirts,
because they t the limbs. and, besides, do not involve
the necessity wearing bands ODstruc the circulation
OF the blood. T. III. GOODELL.
VuSgid Vas, Dec 16, 1862
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
DECEASED COIN.

To the Edtfor of The Tribune.
SIR: Permit me to suggest method by
which the present ntoerabe nuisance of fractional cur
repcv may be abated Let Congress direct the Mint to
Issue silver coins OF the respective denominations OF TO-
d. and 50 cents made Of standard silver weighing only
fourdfths az much the genuine coin, and let s be
made a legal tender TO the same extent WHEN the
fractional currency made. The treasury an OK
change this coin for grecnbacks at par ana gain by the
operation profit sufficient TO pay the expense o coin
age. =, -, - H.. ,ro ~
mar N win then cost the Government no more 10 rsdee
ms hight weight coin than 10 will the same amount u rc
,tnr, cnrrencv while until that time. ts currentNaue
will be so much greater than Its actual worth, a. pre-
vent s exportation. or In the arts H. A, sHkLpoN
AlddLebiTg w., Dec. Is, 1862
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25

Of 5000 II they Of the matter sent
free would sent af n the contractors will not
duee their bids in consideration OF aboshng the frank
how TO anything by the operation unless 1t
be not printing so much Congressional materi appre-
bend that II tine frank Is abolished. and members are
made pay their postage, they will vote themselves
extra pay enough TO cover the cost OF postage what
they now send free, but will hot send one-quarter as
much matter.
II the ranking privilege ia to be abolished let It be
well understood and demonstrated somehow that the
people TO be benefited to the amount that the
expenses are reduced In carrying less mail matter II It
TO bring cheaper postagesay one ana Two cents Tor
the present two and three ratesthe peOp,e Will
rejoice but il the saving is TO 20 into the pockets OF ma
contractors Congressman, the people VIII object Is
there not two sides In this question that may be cOnsld
eredf Cheap postage will do than almost any other
thing to promote the growth and Intelligence OF the
country. Reduce postage one-half and supply the
deficiency OF the Treasury, and the country
will be benefited. CHEAPER POSTAGE.
Detroit Dec II, 1862
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25

Western Railroad Of Canada are about 10 taAe pAco'
which will virtually place the road under control Oh us
American connecting lines. The Committee OF tho En-
gh directors of the Great Western road, now IN ths
country after thoroughly examining the road recently
held meeting with James +. JOY President of the Mich
igan Central Road and other pomnent American ran
road officials connected with the central route The re-
suit was Mr. Joy obtains controlling influence over the
affairs Of the Great Western Road, also over the Detoi
and Milwaukee Road which also inclnded at the ar
rangement. The office Of Managing Director now heu
by Mr. swnyard abolished William X. Muir, Presi-
dent Assistant Superintendent OF the Michigan
Central Road has been appointed General superihteh-
dent Of the Great Western Road He assumes the duties
Of the Office the LIST Of January
The difficulty between the Niissouri-Pacife and Mis-
souri, Railway Companies eliminated to-day IN the entire
suspension OF operations the latter road which forms
the connection between Kansas City and LeaYenWorth'
The MssOuriPacifc have withdrawn all their rolling
stock line and the passengers and mails from
the East for Leavenworth will be forwarded the
Kansas Pacific Road, via Lawrence. Pending the settle
ment of the trouble between the parties interested it is
rumored that proposition viii be made by the North
Missouri Hannibal and St. Joseph and Fort Scott and
Gulf Roads, with view to obtaining possession OF the
Missouri River Road, work it jointly, running their
trains direct to Leavenworth
The earnings Of the Michigan Southern Road Tor the
third week IN December were
to63..... $3.50 s6 Ia6o.. s222 SIT Deersss $1,000
Messrs Henry Clews & Company offer the First Mort
gage bonds Of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Mime
sofa Railway TO investors Full information will be given
in regard to the security application at their Office
TABF Of me ArerGge Amount Of Loans Specie, Cici1
tom Deposits ana LCgdl Tenders ttt ne BGiES Or me
CiB Of Aer-IOrk Jor The 1ceek ending saturday, Dee'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25

u done about four five times year The fre-watch
aud means Of putting out fire In this mill admirable
Hydrants and hose every n0Or iad every floor
special watch whose duty II IS TO patrol constantly
aud keep his eyes Open This would naturally appear
be enough but day It occurred To Dir Smith that the
RdgewOOd might fail or be cut Of and upon that
hint he put In "a powerful steampump 10 take water
from the basin directly under the rear OF the ml and
flood not only his own but all the nelgtborng premises
II needed With such ample protection, backed by lib
era insurance, he is not especially nervous on the sub
ject Of fire.
Thus out Of the OF wheels and shafts OF endless
motion and confusing noise OF hurry ing and cater
ing machines OF the rain of screening grain. and the
pleasant sniff of the -four the apparent uprOar and
irregularty everywhere, and yet the ect precision OF
order everywhere, have tried TO gather and express
ineligible idea Of phase OF our rapidly increas
ing local manufacturing industry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
ma following nere the eo.ng aaotatons Of Goyorn.
nent bonds:
nened,cl rrnnrLs tho CLOSING nuotatlons as fol.

Money on call was easy at G07 per cent Commercial
paper was in good demand at soil per cent for strictly
pre names At the close OF business money was offered
al 5a6 per cent until Monday. The shipments OF cur
rency for the week have been moderate In amount pu
the receipts from the interior have offset the dran ana
the banks do not lose on the general result
Sterling Exchange was active under good demand
for bills We quote London, 60 days. 1oSI9lO9 London
sight, 1906; London prime commercial co days IO't@
los. PARIS long, s05l7i Paris short 55I S5lo Ant
werp 5lsid5lst; Swiss, 5.lsle5lsi Hamburg 55Id56
Amsterdam lO1aIOI; Frankfort, 1904; Bremen $50
1911; Berlin, 7llG7lh
rho transactions OF the sub-Treasury to-day as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
THE TwENTY-s1xTn SENATE DISTRICT.

To the Edifor OF The Tribune.
SIR The Governor has called special cleo
ton TO be held on the 2Sth December inst, for the
XVIII Senate District supply the vacancy occasoned
by the appointment OF Judge Foger TO tho office Of
Assistant Treasurer. The Republican nominating Con
yenton IS called for the 18th inst. As nomination Is
equivalent TO election this district trust that 1t
will be discreetly made, for the Republicans are IN a
minority in the Senate OF the Satendeed for the reason
that they are in minority therethe good men in our
party should be found in IT, We glad to learn that
the choice of the Convention Is likely 10 fan upon the
Hon. Sterling G.. Hadlcy OF Waterloo, Seneca County
He has legislative and loyal experience, and ability and
"a character for integrity above reprOach.
hctg York, Dec Is. 1869 REPUBLICAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25

FRD.r Dee 24-Arr'A Of bseves for todays trade lo !.
st. AMI III cars AZ ee
hawkeB Trade only moderately bn prices we're better s.B
dug the rain " Wetnesa about eqans Tue Ass OF
Monday nearly all them a. io0s W rteh
COmmunipaw, had 10 ~ ewt ~ steers Tor u Alter
Ander. selling l802Oe al lsc o. per eEt also for
Alexander CAsse st cst Al &c. aud w par q es
I'LL steers for j. T. Alexander AZ Sdloc - " nem 20 ps1
per u live weight Tor Pittsburgh They
had fne tor and tail laid 81 evt and sold tGe
O. Briggs vas not getting which would induce bin 20 sell ~ IA
ewt Ohio and Ky grades bis 10 IL and Ohio steers 81 II dst
ewt selling At HdlSe O. " hehAhAn sold ~ axle Sta9t
ewt Ill steers .ad hsiers a. lHGlJe
Hsrd al WsehAuksg. ssd ~ hrs Aea steers Of est a. Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
HOW WILL THE ABOLITION OF THE FBANH
BENEFIT THE PEoPLEi

10 the razor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Much has been said in favor of abolish
ing the frankng privilege because Is sometimes ased
but principally because IL costs the PostOiee Depart
ment great deal TO carry much free matter WIN 80
little benefit 10 the people IL Is estimated, believe
that the free matter sent would bring into the Post
Office Department about s5OOOoOO II the postage was
paid as on other matter. II claimed that mall con.
tractors put high bids In order To cover the enormous
amount OF free matter sent In the mail bags What WISH
10 s would they reduce their bids to the amount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
plant TREES.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: VIII you allow me to propose to the
people Of this that they evergreen trees to be
planted the North and Last sides Of all the public
roadsl These would only often prevent the obstruc
ton travel IN the Winter by drifting snow, but would
also afford pleasant shelter from storms tn those pas
IRANELER
Lyons, Wayne County, n. y, Dec. 49, 1869.