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The Land Grabbers'

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Candidate for Congress viii be defeated
if the Democracy of Monroe Couhty
turn out In their strength on Tuesday,
the l1th..
CARTWRIGHT is the workingmsh's
candidate:l
Reyenue Tax Paid BY the TAX.
Payers 0f Ohio.
The Federal Internal Revenue tax
paid by Ohio and the New England
States, for the year 1869 is as follows;
Ohio, 16:0S2:487
Massachusetts, ,2s2, ,7S4
Connecticut, 2,339.20l
Rhode Island, 1,2S0,295
Maine, 66S,l24
New Hampshire, 65l,O46
Vermont, Blasts -8f4, ,4s6, ,l2S
Excess paid by Ohio, $l.006. 1853
It will be seen then that Ohio pays
more revenue, by ONE AND A HALF
MILLIONS THAN ALL NEW EN-.
lGLAND!
The people OF tae 18th Ohio District
lare tired of paying the tax Of New En-
lgland manufacturers they propose "a
vote the Democratic ticket aud have this
lodiuus system Of legslixed robbery and
lextoftion abolished.
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Mar. Stockton Coppef6foIib $4,000
BY the xots Of Congress Of July.
1852, 3uly 2, 1864, July 8. 1856,
July 36. 1856. and Joint resolu-
tions Of March 10, 1859, there
were grant cd to the Union Pacific
and the Central Pacific, and their
branches. ssooo,ooo
By the acts Of Congress, July 2, and
joint resolutions Of May, 1850, and
April 10, 1859, wste granted to the
Northern Pacific, 47,O0O, 600
l8O.S74.S4l
In order to get an approximate idea
Of this great area of land, we give the
following table of American States:
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"Of what benefit is it to our people that
they are permitted to import asbestos,
belladonna, caraway seed, and buchu
leaves free of duty, when they are COM
PEELED to pay seyenty-five per cent on
clothing, and a hdhdred and twenty five
ner cent, upon salt f'
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"Wky has Congress utterly failed to
correct the abuses and irregularities Of
the tariff system, and done its Mt'nsst to
perpetsate the enormotss and odious ta1es
under schich the industry and business o.
tie country haze so long la6oredf We
have been unable to find any excuse for
them, save the excuse of ignorance, anc
even that poor excuse is long since re-
moved. The press both at the West and
the East, has done its duty on the sub.
jecs and made tbe exposure Of these
evils and incongrulties so plain that
nothing but Judicial blindness or a cor.
rtpted vision could fail to see them"
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
THE PRESS ON THE SITUATION.
FRENCH BARBARITY-VI0LENT ATTACK UPoI
EDMOND ABoUT-THE LONDON TIMES On III
sITUA TON.

FRENCH BARBARITY-vIOLENT ATTACK UPON
EDMOND ABOUT-THE LONDON TINES ON THE
SITUATION.
LONDON Wednesday, Aug. 81. 1870
The North German Gdsette of Berlin calls on all
mankind to behold the barbarity of the French In
seeking to stop the transportation of the sick and
wounded over neutral soil.
The Paws makes violent attack on Edmond
About on acc Junt of the latters articles rejecting
ON the Emperor 1t says: Z" As much as this man
Disguised Others before the war by his fawnng upon
the Imperial family, he now disgusts by his cow
ardly ingratitude and insults to the Emperor and
Empress. He should throw aside the ribbon OF the
Legion of Honor, which he disgTaces."
The Times striving to disentangle the news from
the seat Of war; says: "MacMahOn seeks to get
back again toward Paris. Saturday morning he
was at Stenay; Sunday according to tbs French
reports, he retires to Youzier and Rethel but the
Belgian accounts report him on Tuesday at Sedan,
with the Prince Imperial and hourly expecting the
Emperor The Prince had fastened forward, leaving
the Emperor whose illness prevents him from
travelling rapidly
The Journal des D6bdts says the Forest of Argonne,
where the great battle is to take place, Is trayersed
by rivers, creeks, and swamps in such manner that
il is impossible to march armies through 1t except
five passes viz: lie Chene POpuleux, Croix-aux-
Bos, Grandpre, La Chalade, and lselettes-places
sure to be frequently mentioned soon.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
THE PRUSSIAN ARMIES.
sRMI-oFFICIAL STATEMENT CONCERNING THEIR
ORGANIZATION AND MOVEMENTS.

SRMI-oFFICIAL STATEMENT CONCERNING THEIR
ORGANIZATION AND MOVEMENTS.
BERLIN, Wednesday, Aug. 81, 1870.
The North German Gazette of this city to-day gives
the subjoined statement as to the reorganization and
movements of the armies of Germany respecting
which many errors have been in circulation lately
1t says:
"The Prince Royal of Saxony commands four
divisions, organized as previously reported. This
army has been ordered to move on Paris by way Of
Relms, while the third army is moving to the same
destination through Troyes. Eight army corps are,
therefore, now marching on Paris
First: The First Army is commanded by Gen. Won
Steinmetz. and consists of the First, Seventh and
Eighth Army Corps. This army is now near Metz.
Second: The Second Army is that of Prince
Frederick Charles, comprising the Second, Third
Ninth and Tenth Army Corps. This is also near
Metz.
Third: The Third Army, commanded by the Royal
Prince comprises the Fifth, Sixth, and Eleventh
Corps. as well as the two Bavarian Corps This army
has been directed to Paris by way of Iroyes
Fourth The Fourth Army of the Prince Royal OF
Saxonv is advancing on Paris by way of Chalons.
Fifth: The Fifth Army, under Gen. Werther en-
bracing the Wirtemberg and Baden divisions Is
now engaged in the siege of Strasbourg.
Besides these. there is the Army of the Reserves,
partly under the command of The Duke of Mecklen-
burg-Schwerin, the Rhine, partly under the COM
mand of Gen. Consten, at Berlin, and partly under
the command of Gen. Lowenfeld in Silesia."
The Gazette after this recapitulation, goes on to
say: Evidently the Prussians may. without inter
ruption or without danger of exposing their rear,
move on Paris while the armies remaining IN North
Germany are strong enough 20 maintain order at
home and protect the country"
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
THE CANADIAN FRENCH CONVENTION

ST. ALBANs, VT, Aug. @.-The Canadian
French Convention to-day adopted constitution for ~
National Association, and proposed an amendiH'h' 'or
adoption next year, embodying cooperative scne"e o
Me insurance Resolutions were adopted IN favor or
establishing French literary institutions ana srnoo ,o -.
this country, in favor OF immediate and s" esnres
sive OF strong sympathy for Franc nee eloc,sd
struggle against Prussia onesrsc once chas Moss.t,, "r
for wear ensuing as follow: President Onas, ~ D.
New York: Vice President, f. Peuer, % ~
l.; Recording Secretary George ppddetord Nj. Treas
Hrer BOUCHER. New-York Additional Members OF *
.iia Cowmitfee f. Lecrotx, Detroit; Joseph MAI
eeutlNe m.ester Mass. After adjournment they
San"Setted at the Weldon, and there strong ana eI0
queh,, sPyo.b IN favor OF organizing among
French Canadians in this country Immediate Efforts TO
"a canadian ration. The speech was chthu-.
iTv rseeyed The Convention has been largely
sndsd It has been entirely harmonious and VIII
national consequence. Large aud fash0nablr-
Proe Gas given here tonight at the residence OF lead
ne citizen In honor OF Gen BaoeHck o ,h a".
his b0yhOod.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
WASHINGT Ton.
ICY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Aug.


WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Aug ~, 1870
At late session OF Congress law was passed h,inf
the date from which the pay Of ell promoted officers 81
the navy TO begin, and provision was made that
was TO effect from the Of the act The vor'
thereafter" as used in the law has been almost over
looked by officers, who construe that "rhot
Of the act If it applied to all cases thai
have heretofore occurred. As consequence OF thot
oversights the accounting officers have been oyernr
with letters from these gentlemen, and have been kept
busy In explaining the error This is very good Illus
tration OF the difficulty experienced by some IN properly
constituting law which affects their personal Interests
The total receipts from Internal Revenue for August
was 1880 ss-an increase Of s2356s6 over the same
period in 1863
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue has decided
that persons doing regular business In the sale of eai
tobacco must be held liable to special tax OF the keeping
Of O leaf-dealer's book.
The commissioner OF Internal Revenue 10 day ruled
that dealers could not sell tobacco In packages boxes
&c. where stamps on the heads OF such packages
prior TO the issue regulations of July ss9 but all No
iatiOns subsequent To the date tlelIed ~
must be punished by Revenue officials
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
MISCELLANEOUS FRENCH NEWS.

POWDER ISSUED TO THE BATTERIES IN THE
FoRTIFICATIONs-A VOLUNTEER CORPS OF
BoHEMIANS"-THE EXPELLED GERMANS.
PARIS, Wednesday, Aug 81, 1870
Four million Kilograms Of powder have been dis
+r;hnted 70 the batteries on the Notifications of
Paris.
Grstave Aymard has oryanized volunteer corps
for the defence of Paris ,.oly composed Of wrc-s
for the press
The Germans are leaving rapidly. though peru,S
sion TO remain has been given in a D1mber of in-
stances. where there is no doubt as to The proper
conduct of the applicants. Tomorrow is the last oi
the three days within which the German residents
must leave Paris After that date the police to
search carefully each reimbursement, to see that the
order of expulsion has been observed. Many arrests
of alleged spies made daily.
The chief municipal officers of Paris have ad-
dressed letter to the Minister of the Interior
declaring that the people are ready TO encounter the
enemy. The commanders OF the National Guards
have received orders notifying them of positions
which they are to hold the Notifications in case OF
siege Gen. Trochu will hold review this week Of
the newly organized Gdrds de Paris.
The Patrie says the report of the American prl-
Watering expeditions is absurd, and all the other
eyening papers take the same view. To-day the
Minister of the Interior and the Minister OF Agcu
ture and Commerce olclally visited the 'aso sUoio
houses where the provisions have been collected
Committee of Defense has been formed in Havre
The Turin Italy journals announce that Prince Ma
poleon has taken up his residence near that CITY,
Victor Sejour an American citizen has demanded
to be naturazed, so that he may enlist Tor the de
fense of Paris. The military school at st. Cyr is
emptv. All the pupils are in the army. The Pays
| oo,,s a nenbew of Count Won Bismarck, named Mu-
oyt;e who tried 10 iaise the egions of Hanoverans
here some time ago. was arrested yesterday as spy
Adyices from Algeria say that the Arabsan Kaby-
M hove sent an address of felctation to the Iurcos
,,o,n ,s - in France promising TO initiate them.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01

coal. The Greek Government Immediately de-
manded that the French vessels quit Greek waters.
Eighteen German vessels at present anchored In
Plymouth Harbor, where they have taken refuge
from French cruisers
An extraordinary miscellany Of passengers is con-
stantly arriving here from Paris-sportsmen, nuns
jockies horses schoolgirls, &C. The French say
that the battle between Dun aud SteDay on Sunday
was without importance.
The German army has been ordered to camp as
far as possible from the last battlefield owing To
the sickenng exhaations. Count Bohen has been
installed as Prussian Governor of the Province OF
Alsace.
dispatch from Carigmy says that the Emperor
has certainty left that town for Sedan.
The French have sent to the Spanish Ministry for
information in regard to the organization of guerilla
bands probably with view of using that method OF
warfare against the Prussian invader
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01

FALSE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST PROTESTANTs- -
PATRIOTISM THE FIRST RELIGION NOW IN
FRANCE-THE ABSURD AMERICAN PRIyATEER
sToRY-ovER ONE MILLION MEN UNDER
ARMS
PARIS, Wednesday, Aug 81, 1870.
In the Corps Legslatif, yesterday, Deputy John
son of Bordeaux protested against the accusation OF
Protestants in France He affirmed that this not
patriotic and said the Protestants were ready TO
sacrifice their lives and fortunes in defense of the
country The Minister of the Interior said that such
accusations were unworthy of France. He knew
that all Frenchmen were moved with the same
sentiment. He would il to be published in all
the Communes of France that the first religion now
is Patriotism. This greeted with great applause.
Subsequently Deputy Bethmont demanded from
the Minister Of the Marine explanation of the
reported filibusterng expedition of Germans from
the various ports of the United States The Minister
in reply said he had received no official dispatches
on the subject In the absence of any intelligence
directly confirming the report he could not suppose
the American Government would permit such a
violation of the rights of nations.
The session Of the Senate, to-day, was short and
free from discussion The two measures Of defense
proposed by the Corps Legisatif, yesterday, were
passed unanimously. A new law was voted regard
ing the National Guard, which DEGREES that during
the present war the Guard may be called to serve
with the regular army, and that all citizens who
seek, with whatever arms, TO defend the country,
or who take any of the Guards distinctive
signs shall be considered as belonging to it.
All former officers or corporals in the army may have
the same rank in the National Guard, and the full
benefits of the pension laws are made applicable to
members of the Guard wounded in the service and
TO the widows and children Of those killed. Senator'S
Hausseman and FORBADE, who reported the draft of
this law, give the following statement of the French
military force Regular Army 100000; Garde Mobile,
5oi 600 This estimate does not, however, include
the contingent for 1S7O drafted Monday. the 29th
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
PO S T S G RIPT.
A A. Nj.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF MAcMAHON's DEFEAT.
A FIERCE ENGAGEMENT OF TWO DAYS DURA-
TIoN-THE FRENCH DRIVEN FROM POSITION
TO POSITION IMMENSE sLAUGHTER-THR
REMNANT OF THE FRENCH RETREAT TO
SEDAN.
BoUrLoS, Belgium Wednesday, Aus. 81 m.
fearful battle was fought yesterday AMI
to-day by the Prussian armies OF the Crown
Prince and Prince Frederick Charles with the
forces of Marshal MacAlahon.
Yesterday morning MacMahon commenced
general movement toward MontInedy. lie
was attacked near Beaumont and driven back
after an obstinate resistance, toward the
Belgian frontier The Prussians occupied
the line of the road and captureo
q large amount of camp stores. They drove
the French from position after position until
night closed.
Early this morning the battle was renewed
and continued all day. During the night large
number of French reenforcements came up, but
they failed to turn the scale of the victory
The Prussians, also reinforced largely, at
tackled in overwhelming numbers. MacMahon
retreated to Sedan with the remnant of bic
forces.
The slaughter is immense It is impossible
to estimate the loss. The Prince Imperial il
said to be in Belgium. The population arc
flying in great terror
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
THE CONDITION OF PARIS.

p.rrwAy STILL OPEN TO LONDON-MARINES AND
sluoRs TO DEFEND PARIs-PEoPLE FROM
THE .ENvIRoNs CAMPING IN THE STREETS
LINES OF TRAVEL BLOCKED-No PASSPORTS
REQUIRED TO LEAVE PARIS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrSR.l
LONDON. Wednesday, Aug 81, 1870
The announcement that communication between
Iondon and Paris was stopped is probably pre-
mature. The railway officials say that trains start
as usual this evening ..-,
The special correspondent of THE TRIBUNE at Pans
writes ON Tuesday evening GOTH: AT least So'ooV
.roo,s went off 10 lay by the Northern railways
.ho;r destination is un known There are plenty left
The town is still swarming with marines and sail
~ xvho annarently are to be intrusted with its de-
tense.
"The Bois de Bo yne has been closed since Jes-
terday evening. hundred wagons containing
ho,ssbo,d goods, passed yesterday through the Au-
ten;l gate alone. The inhabitants OF the environS
are crowding into Paris and camping IN the s'reeS
and squares, unable TO obtain lodgings without pay
nent in advance. All Parisians are leaving VINO
oor Twas offered, to-day, Senator's house for
notbipp. on the condition of occupying II Tor TWO
months, and hosting flag. The working ci'sso'
are still vainly asking aims .r...
Another special correspondent Of The lFiboHA
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01

writes from Paris, at the same date: We can no
longer depend ON the mails. The Northern railways
are blocked with all sorts of luggage goods trucks
of graz a and provisions. The routes from England
will g ,on, probably, be either interrupted by the
Prussians or wholly occupied for military service
All the ordinary passenger and freight trains are
stopped the express mail still goes The Prefect Of
Police has issued notice that persons wishing to
leave Paris require no passport"
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01

with the enemy. Other journals here continue to
give news from private sources of French successes
in minor engagements.
The Paris Figaro prints in capitals the story of the
departure of Prussian prvateers from America, and
bids the French shipping and seaport towns to
beware. The Pdtrie estimates the Prussian losses at
over $4,000 thus far. Thionville, it says has cer
tanly been resupplied with stores and ammunition.
person who left Strasbourg on Friday last says
that one part Of the town has suffered much but the
garrison is supplied with plenty of provisions and
ammunitions of war; and the citizens are determined
10 resist to the last
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
ENGLISH WAR NEWS.

FRENCH PRISONERS DENoUSclNG TIE EMPEROR
RIOT IN LIsBoN-ACTIvITY OF THE
FRENCH CRUISERS.
LONDON Wednesday, Aug. 81, 1870.
Dispatehes from Berlin states that the French
nraoners bitterly denounce the Empero as the cause
of their disasters.
Advices from Lisbon announce that not had oc-
o,,rr.d tbsr, between the French and German resi-
dents Fire arms were used and several persons
were killed and wounded on both sides
Two French men-of-war yesterday entered Syra,
cr..,. with a prize. The latter was loaded with
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
OPERATIONS PREVIOUS TO THE BATTLE OF
BEAUMONT.

A sKIRMIsH AT NOUART- POSITION OF THE
FRENCH ARMY - COMMUNICATIONS WITH
PARIS By THE NORTHERN RAILROAD.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
LONDON Wednesday, Aug. 81, 1870
The special correspondent of The TRIBUNE at
Berlin telegrapSs this evening: The advance
guard of the Twelfth Corps yesterday successfully en-
gagged some troops of the French Fifth Corps at Nou
art. Trustworthy accounts put MaeMahon on line
from M6zieres to Sedan with his right wing resting
on the railroad that runs from Mezieres to Rethel.
The extension of his left wing from Sedan to the
town of Longwy is not fully ascertained.
"The railroad from M6zieres 10 Thionvile is
DESTROYED at two points by German troops. The
reported suspension of travel on lines from Paris to
Calais and from Paris TO Brussels creates belief
that NacMahon's army may be eventually trans
ported by the Northern railway TO Paris. This
opinion is strengthened by the reported presence Of
the Prince Imperial at Avesnes in the Department
Of Nord.'
FRENCH PEAsANTRY FLEEING INTO BELGIUM
$4,000 FRENCH sTRAGGLERs on THE ROAD
FROM CHALONs-THE PRINCE IMPERIAL BACK
IN MEzIEREs.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUSBI
LONDON Wednesday, Aug 81. 1870.
special correspondent of TIE TRIBUNE tele-
graphs this afternoon from Luxembourg: "The
French people expect a battle near the frontier
Whole villages near the line in France are deserted
The peasantry are flying from al directions into
Belgium"
A special correspondent of THE TRIBUNE writes
from M6zieres on the 28th: There are cOnsidera-
ble forces at lie Chesne and Tourteron; and there
we're yesterday, large forces at Attigny The move
nents Of troops are ineomprehensible.
"There are an immense number of French strag-
Elers. The officers estimate their losses by this
sause since leaving ChalOns at more than $4,000
nen"
The same correspondent, on the 29th says
There is great activity in the preparation of the
Iortifcations. Guns are arriving. large park Of
artillery is encamped outside the gates. The Prince
Imperial returned here (Mezeres to-day from Sedan,
where yesterday there was alarm of the Prussian
approach The national guard and citizens turned
out with great alacrty. The alarm was false, but 1t
vas thought prudent to send off the Prince"
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
GALLANT EXPLOIT OF THE UHLANs.

A STRONG POSITION CARRIED BY STORM
GRASDPRE DEPARTMENT OF ARDENEEs,
Wednesday Aug. 81, via BERLIN
French position on the nights between Vouziers
and Attigny, which was.held by body OF Iurcos'
was taken by storn yesterday, by two squadrons OF
hussars, who dsmounted for the purpose. The place
was a very strong one.
Two Uhlans of the Royal Guard last night brought
IL staff officers Of Gen. MaeMahon, just captured.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01

was disconnected by the Prussan attack on the 14th
The French subsequently took the road via Briey,
but were again repulsed, and finally driven back in
the battle on the 18th to the walls of Metz; there
they have since been confined, their only way of
escape being to cut passage through the Prussian
line, which they have not attempted.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
HOW THE PARIsLANs ARE DECEIVED.

omNOUs SILENCE OF THE FRENCH MINISTER'S
MAC MAHON AGAIN SAID TO BE IN COMMUNI-
CATION WITH BAZAINE-TIIE AMERICAN PRI-
yATEER STORY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
PRUssIAN LOSSES.
PARIS, Wednesday, Aug. 81, 1870.
No official information from the scene of war has
been made public to-day.
The Public says: Marshal MacMahon is entirely
free in his movements. He is in perfect communica
tion with Marshal Bazaine. To-day both must be
fighting the enemy. The forced marches OF the
prussian Prince Royal have used up many of his
men who are foot-sore, and have to be transported
IN carts Thousands have been left behind"
The Constitutional says assurances of an unofficial
character were given in the Chambers yesterday
that MacMahon had crossed the Meuse without OPP
noition. and that the Minister of Foreign Affairs
had received from the ambassador of France ut
Brussels news that Bazaine, on the 2th and Sth
disepgaped bs right after snecassful encounter
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBuNE.l
LONDON, Wednesday, Aug. 81,

IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBuNE-l
LONDON, Wednesday, Ang. 81, 1870
The special correspondent of THE TRIBUNE at Ber-
lin under date of 29th SAYS "Three reserve armies
are forming consisting chiefly of Landwehr and re-
serves, but partly of new tToops-young men who on
the outbreak of the war volunteered to serve before
their time. This years recruits who in peace would
not have been called in before October VIII be
levied Immediately to be hastily drilled. One army
is forming at Cologne, second at Berlin, and
third at Homburg in the Palatinate under the Duke
of Mecklenburg.
"The movements of troops are very active. rive
thousand Guards left last night to fill up the thnned
regiments More will go tonight. The three re-
serve armies are for eventualities and when peace
approaches and neutrals interfere ltays course Is
looked upon with especial suspicion, and Meckien-
burgs army may 60 into Upper AlSace as precau-
tionD
New-York tribune., 1870-09-01
ACCIDENT ON THE HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD

ALBANY, n. T., Aug. Sl.-The Saratoga
s,ecia tran which left NewYork at 800 p ..
into at East Albany by engine used for switching
purposes The baggage car and north end Of the draw
mgroon car were smashed Fortunately person ~.-r
in,lred, The train was DELAYED IA. IL three bonrs