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On the west coast of South America the
surfboats are sometimes provided with large
but readily inflated life-prescrver. In Spanish il
is called Ioisd, or purse. A bolsa is very
cheap thing on Shore but is held very dear by
such hapess crews as get their boats capsized
and have nothing else to put themselves into. A
bolsa which would hold one hundred and 6ny
men might cost, we suppose, as much as a boat
big enough for twenty-five. Moreover, it never
gets stove in lowering, does not capsize nor fill
with water, and, if properly constructed in com.
partments, will not suk by being punctured.
Such an apparatus would have saved all, or
nearly all, the poor fellows on board the Oneida.
1t would not have taken up space as large as
three feet square upon her spar deck, and Nv
means of detachable metallic ball filled with
highly compressed air il could have bee, blown
up in one minute.
All river and sea-going ves' ,+ls of every nation
should be compelled by J. ~ to carry one or more
VI ''''' oOsa' International marine code
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which the progress Of civilisstiou urges, and
which the inercass Of disaster will at some time
compel to be adopted, should contain CLAUSE TO
this eject. Meanwhile, perhaps some Ell 'arlii'-
ing Atlantic steamship line will evince a praise
worthy attention to its own interests, and ,ttact
well merited increase Of patronage, by provid-
ing these cheap and simple means Of preserva-
ton. The fate Of the Oneida and Of the City of
Boston makes prospective voyagers somewhat
shy Of the Water; and q steamship company
might find bolsa worth its weight in gold
Bolsas can carry provender as well as men.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

In the Senate bills were reported for the i'm
proyement OF Prospect PaTk, Bro Dkyn, closing the
Jamaica plank road In Brooklyn; on the CToton
Aqueduct In New York on appropriating money for
the Hudson River state Hospital for the Insane
opening, widening and extending New York ats. Bills
were introduced incorporating tile International Iml-
grant Aid Society and relaiye TO police force In the
First Assembly District OF Nestchester county The
concurrent resolutions proDosing an amendment to
the State Constitution relative 70 prisOh mana cement,
were unanimously adonted In the evening Mr.,
Tweed reported bill re alive to elections In New
i9rk city and county which was At once sent TO the
ieguaIing , pawp6rok,rs sGd rates OF inter
gage in New York city amending the act
for transporting packages between New York
and Broosm amending the act for removing un.
healthy matter from the streets OF New York; proyd.
ing for the completion OF Gowanus canal In BROOKLYN;
the Yurkcrs water supply act amending the act au.
horLing societies to bind out children In their charge
by requiring them to keep records of destination A
bill was ntloduced Incorporating the New York and
New Jersey Railroad Bridge Company. Bills were or.
dercd 70 thiid readings amending the charter OF
RtoOkllni providing for the election Of Comniisio
OF Public SCLoos, and for the government OF the Board
OF Education IN Brooklyn liking the compensation OF
county trcnsurets at one cent Of received
and pad ont ny them maklng prOyis by VIII ch rail.
ROAD companies can take Anf where agreement with
u owner cannot be reached ianpto $40 to the
futynuh regiment National Guard to pay for uni
forms ana equipments used by II In the late war The
senate concurrent reso utons against the removal OF
NC BROOK yn navy Yard, rs proposed by the National
government being received, Mr. Cullen rose TO debate
them, and they were laid over under the rule.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02
Tho Disgrace Of Commander Upstur.
To fbA JHIfoY 0( ina sun

SIR; The Chairman Of the Military Commit
tee Of tho House Gen Logan is entitled to the
thanks OF every onicer In the service, for offering
the resolution requesting the Secretary of the Navy
to convene court martial for the trial OF Commnn-
der Upshur for conduct unbocoming an onicer"
Wearing the uniform himself, he should have
known that buying his sons entrance into the Ma
val Academy through the back door, was not only
degrading TO himself and his son, but also calculated
to bring the service into disreDule,
For many years labored to obtain admission for
ore OF my sons in the Navy, but without success 4;
Ind once was offered the appointment, n would
pay $500, At once resented the proposal as an In
suit to the unite m 1 wore. My father and grand
father both died In the naval service, the same as
Commander Upshurs Qhough unlike him claim no
descent from the Washington famiy,') and "
Commander Upshur has been guilty Of the unohicer
IKE conduct charged In the resolution proves to my
old fashioned way of thinking, not only that the
Washington stock has undergone no SIN III deterio-
ration. but also that Commander Upshur has not
that nice sense OF horror which should characterize
all who wear the button, COMMODORE.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02
Mr.. Burt Wrong Again.

We understand that Mr., BURT admits the
truth of our observation-disclosures used
against him by his opponents at Albany
that the principal feature which he attacked
in the Erie bill is common to every railway
statute in Great Britain. He argues, how.
ever, that although the system of classifying
Directors is in existence there, 1t is so regu.
lated that the shareholders arc protected
against any abuse of power on tho part Of
those who control the roads while in the
United States there is no legal safeguard OF
protection for stockholders. Therefore, says
the English solicitor, the interests of the
Erie stockholders in England demand the
repeal of the Directors hill Of 1869
MIR. BURT is again in error We refer him
IN his own country and to Lis own CONT nv,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

If ABRAHAM O'HALL were as plucky as
he pretends, he would not skulk in the rear in
these active political times. He would submit
his claims to the people at the spring election,
along with the rest Of the city officers. Let him
do this, and the TWEED charter will be stripped
Of one Of its most Objectionable features If he
feels as assured of popular support os he prcends,
he could in honor do no less. But the man who
kept the Mayoraty BY juggle last fall, will hard
y give the people a chance TO fairly pass upoa
his claims as long as he can help it.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

What is tho price of Republican Senators
at Albany Mr.. TWEED has once stated the aver
age value Of Senator to be sl6,e66, but under
present circumstances at Albany, On average
specimen ought to bring more.
The RPublicdn Senator rho cots for TWEED
and SwEENYs neo charter betrdys hes party.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

The most sensible and practical bill for
the regulation Of Indian affairs is that moved in
tho House OF Representatives by Mr. FIrcu Of
Nevada. 1t provides for the protection Of both
Indians and settlers, has no land.grabbing or
Other robbery in its composition, and is really
the work Of statesman. Mr.. FIrcn's wise and
patriotic course on the Cuban question had pre-
pared us to expect us much from him on any
other subject that he might lay hold Of He is a
rising man.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

Why should the Cherokee, Choctaw, and
Chickasaw Indians be disturbed by theorists and
land.grabbersS They are really advancing in
civilization as they are Accordingly, they should
not be disturbed. Experiment on the wild wan
dering Indians of the Plains, but leave those who
are settled and improving to work out their
destiny in pence.
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Let Him Strike Straight from the Shout
der.


The Republican State Committee OF Con.
necticut advise against putting the fifteenth
Amendment in operation at the present cleo
ton. Now is the time for Gov. ENGLISH to
strike q blow for himself and the Demo
cratic party 1t will require some money
and can afford II. The negro voters in his
State are mainly concentrated in half a
dozen cities. As soon ms he reads this
number of TIE SUM- let him issue a short,
sharp telegram, insisting upon the right of
the negroes to vote. 1t will reach tho
proper localities by Saturday evening. This
will give the Democrats all day Sunday to
labor in this holy vocation. Let them have
the telegram read from the pulpi;s of as
many colored churches as possible after Di-
vine service, like an old-fashioned thanks
giving proclamation. 1t will electrify the
negroes and astound the Republicans.
If the plan succeeds, and all the negroes
vote, and all cast their ballots for Eng
LIsH, he will be elected, and will thence
forward be hailed as the foremost cham
pion of the colored race. In this way he
can distance HOFFMAN, PACKER, PENDLE-
EoN, VALLANDroHAM, HENDRICKS, and even
Chief Justice CHASE, as a candidate for the
Presidency. II would be a delicate mode
TOO, Of administering a rebuke to BIG SIX
for his senseless attempt to rescnd New
York's ratification of the Amendment
If Gov. ENGLISH would make hit, let
him strike straight from the shoulder.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

Where is HORACE GREELEYR He used
to be deemed pretty smart politician; but we
should like to know what he has been about in
Albany Nearly all the men he helped elect to
the Assembly are voting not only to keep his
friend ABRAHAM O'HALL in Office, but to make
him Emperor of the Empire City. We repeat,
Where is HoRAcR GREELEYf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

ABRAHAM o'HALL, by a political juPGle,
on the mornin, of last election day, fraudulently
imposed himself upon the people Of this city for
the next two years. Tie Legislature, by retain
ing him in office under the new charter, will
ratify this infamous transaction.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02
The Judges for the Court of Appeals.

Inc Judges lOr the Court oil Appeals.
The new judiciary article of the Consti-
tuition provides for the election of Court of
Appeals, to be composed of Chief Judge
and six Associate Judges, who are to hold
their offices for fourteen years from the first
day of January next after their election. 1t
also provides that at the first election every
elector may vote for the Chief Judge and only
four of the Associate Judges. Thus no bal
lot can contain more than five names The
object Of this latter provision is to give two
of the Judges to the minority.
The election of these seven Judges Is to
be held in May next, and the time is near
when the Democrats and Republicans will
hold Conventions for the nomination of can
ddatcs, each party, Of course, presenting
only five, including the Chief Judge.
In view of the importance of the interest
Immediately at stake, and of the entangled
condition of political affairs in the State, we
shall not be surprised TO see good deal OF
zeal manifested by both parties in this con.
test. The success of the one or the other
will depend very much upon tho character
of the candidates it may present to the elec,
tors. As we desire the election of good and
competent men, no matter to which party
they may belong, We herewith submit q
complete ticket for each of the parties, and
we dare say it will be found better than
either Of them will actually put up. Om
nominations are as follows:
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If Mr.. TWEED is MS anxious as he pretends
to have honest and cheap government in this
city, why doesn't he put through his Legislature
bill to render fraudulent voting and fraudulent
counting Of votes an imposslbiliiyf We fear
that BIG SIX is humbug after all.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

Admiral FISK was last night unanimously
elected Colonel Of the Ninth Regiment. Mr.
Fisk is the handsomest Colonel in the
First Division. Within six months we believe
that he will command the finest regiment in the
State. lie would make magnificent Lieutenant.
Eanaral
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

TwEED's money bought the election of
YouSoLovs as Speaker, and the success of PsS-
TON in the Senatorial contest Under these cir
cumstanccs, II is not singular that SELKRro
should be found voting as SwErSr Co. die
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

"Frou-Frou" sill attracts crowded houses to
tie BU0u Fifth Avenue. Mr. Days management in
this theatre has been maCt ifcent success and the
production OF "FrouFrou" shows him to be fully
alive to the requirements OF his patrons matinee
performance Is announced for this afternoon,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

The workingmen OF New York appreciate the
many ADVANTAGES Of deposltng money ~ the savings
TANK In the sun Building opposite Clty Hail, Interest
commences on he lst OF every moDth.-Adp.
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Republicans.


Chief judge. Samuel j. TilIen. WIN. NJ EyartE,
(Geo, +. Comst ock, Lyman Tremain,
Asscctato Iudgcs Francis Herman, George Rathbun
SN''Ne'' Geo. u Barnard. AmaZah BJames,
John Ganson. Charles Mason.
In these two tickets the two parties will
recognize the names of some of their ablest
lawyers. The people may vote for them with
reasonable certainty of electing frst-class
Judges for their highest Court. The State
may think itself well off if it does not fall
Into worse hands.
Some mention has been made of the name
ofSANFoRD L. CHURCH as first.rate element
for the Democratic ticket So it would be ;
but we are against Mr., CHURCH for that
Office
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Let US have a spring election for Mayor.
Let the people vote, understanding the power
they are TO invest him with.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

BENJAMIN FRANILfS's WAY to Wealth /"
is one thing; BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MASIERnEs is
another, and slightly different.
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az follows:
al he ieve, Mr.. President, that a good subject
should be well discussed. am prepared to vote fol
this bill as II stands. II meets my views, and be
lieve II meets the views OF every gentleman that
represent, for know that my constituents approve
oft and will sustain me In voting for II. know tina
the people o. New York demand this Excise law
and am not afraid that they will disapprove Of th
brief delay. l desire 10 saw q few words upon tn
bill at the proper time, hut am not prepared for
now. still am not prepared TO gag discussion OF
g. No man III make greater sacrifices tlSu | vi.
to have this passed No man will remain here lon, e.
or more patiently for that purpose. But deem
unnecessary and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-02

Before Genet concluded his speech, the cry OF
another row between Genet and Tweed rapidly
spread through the Capitol, and an immense crowd
rushed to the Senate Chamber. The Grand Sachem,
In reply to the Prince, with equal warmth, said
cannot agree with the remarks made by my
friend. tie Senator from the Eighth Ward, as TO the
delay which be says would be caused by adjournng
over from now until Monday night. believe u Will
tend to facilitate business instead OF retardlng H.
have no bill myself that wish TO have considered
IN the manner proposed BY this resolullon-no
hllls that care to have pressed before THIS spe-
cal Committee but at the request OF other gen
temen here who have bills that they wish TO
have acted upon by such Committee have called up
the resolution at this time. Every Senator must be
satisfied that some other than the regular form OF
legislation must be adopted in order to get through
With the bills upon the table, That fact Is soleyi-
dent, and cannot be disputed, and II is TO provide
means-the same means that have usually been re-
sorted to here to meet the same dlmeulty-lha tnls
resolution has been offered, Where the ingenuity
Is in introducing such resolution, confess am
Mt loss to conceive nor do anprehend the dangers
which my colleague from the Eighth loresees In the
appointment OF this Committee. such Committees
have been appointed heretofore, and believe that
the matters referred to them have been acted upon
always In calm, Judicious, and deliberate manner
Now this resolution proposes the appointment OF
Committee OF nine to take into consideration local
bills. They are not to consider bills for the
diture of money, or anything of that kind. They
are only to consider local bills and TO report them
for the consideration OF the iSenAte hope the
outon viii be adopted. l do not care 10 press it
, 1870-09-23

1t used to be 4 common complaint that Chicago
3as deficient In hotel accommodations. That
complaint Is certainly provided against, SO far Us
tic present ana future arr concerned. Ho:els
aic going up on every hand, iu degree OF mag
ultccnce not cqualeA IN any city IN the country.
one Of the most complete in every respect to be
found, not only In Chicago but Ia America, "a the
new hotel at the corner Of Michigan avenue and
Congress street, inst new opened, under the aus
rtces OF Nessrs. J. +. Piefson and j. B. Shepard,
both old and wcllEnown citizens Of Chtcaxn.
The inner appointments Of the hotel arr lnxnr-
;s an1 hssa S0nvSn'en The oTcr noes Is deystsa
ses on,l door arr the ONCE, The parior, q.
tx9Sns Ie n @ aaa Al ta5nsoe sn
The view rem the rarlor reaches away oat On
Lake Nlchlx.5, ami up and down the avenue-a
!,sospeet which has few eaaass, and where
rooms into which the third and fourth floors ara
tiradel are furnished IN magnificent manner,
fences. such Is Wat Waierc,osets sci anS % ha,hfooms Ss
The view from these rooms, as from MI parts ol
The house. Is nntlvallc: One Of the pleasing fea-
81 . s 1 sas IN 1e s15s
anti around which are arranged ali xinds Of dow
CTS and plants. This serves to gtve an oriental
aspect e re co15t especially as night when the
The location Of this hotel, on one of the mort
elegant parts OF the favor1te avenue OF Chicago,
m luA view OF tue lake, 1nlee ana fetfett ana yet
within only hsN mile OF the busiest portion Of
tne CITY, viii always make It popular resort lfor
the better clasaes. Ii combines Bi tue advantages
o. Ae country Q: wateatug-places With those OF
The hcautita! carpets which cover the noor Of
this hotel were furnished by Meksrs- Allen 4
Mackey, Of Chicago: the furniture BY Messrs.
Th1yer poty, manufacturers; and the silver.
ware ny me Wtleox Silver Plating Company, oi
Mcr1dcn, Conn.,, all on express ortlsrs for the
hotel.
As the merits OF this hotel become more knoWp
! NOT only at home bnt throughout the country, 4
walt tn MI probability be ratronizea to the tul
| extent OF Its accommodations.
, 1870-09-23

]. is built entirely q iron the roof being gavan.
lZct. TIC Hldcs co1ucated, and tho doom casts
iron. = only covers BY \ feet Of ground. nnd
from an architectural point Of view, might be
c1tsdcIsd an acquisition to any public or private
place. The tnkidc arrangements are Of The same
perfect order. there l'elnR room reserved where
iad;es can arrange their tollcts. The cost Of one
pBtE, Is $6ss.
iactulirg q gentleman's combination, uzinai
and woter-closet, having four stats. These nr.:
made pi Iron. the same rs above, a.
cost OF Ss4a3, and combine the beautiful with
3ne convenient md usafuL Tncy arc sescn feet
square,. The 1rm are get Ing up 4 patent Of the
above character FOR public grounds, which Will
cost but Ss15, aud also come small urinals AMI
conner OF streets and sidevnlks, which Will only
covert hrce feet Of su'face, and cost sibD.
The great need Of lnst.tu'i iuns VI THIS character
m1Sea the present Inventions among the most
valuable Of the present day. Already tho trm
have received orders to erect twelve at LINCOLN
Park, elk at Lake ParR, two at Ellis Pavk, two ut
Vernon Park. and tWO Mt JetIeFann Park. Tue
success which has attended the one put up at JET
lerEon Park, and the many eucomlums passed
upon ii. are lnr.lngers OF the succeEs which will
attend the rest. And 1t Is to be hoped there Will
.,e general Introduction OF these Invaluable In.
ventious Ut all convenient points In the city.
, 1870-09-23

CANAL LocE, CHICAGO, Sent. s:-1 p. M
G!EAREp-Midrie, Joliet. 's,e7l II lumber, 1850
18th: y. 4. Steel Joliet, light: MaIy Wa'Ser.
Ieai. Lsmont, iIshf: Colonel Martin, Zig Run,
light; Wave, Morris, 5000 i lumber.
Az AaaRNKp-Kennebec, LaSalle. 1.40o hu corr,
eS hn ,sata Mo!i '9qo ~ eo
Commerce, Minnoka. lis tons sand: Dffise,
I9l!st, 4, lght: .. ocesn, g. AZ Joliet, IlghII;
Axahaeq %5x pHns s e g yuqs qasrs
Erwin, W'i1eE Springs, 81 yards stone; EtIle
Run. IS ya,AsS3aas; Admiral, big Run, IS yariss
sersl Lemont, % - yaris 1 stene; Eclipse, iemoai,
s. ya:ds stone: StAis and Stripes, Leuont, 81
saros stone; General McPheSon, 1emont, 8:
Le,nont. IS yards stone: Colonel aiarnlng, l..
mott, ?. yartfs stone; Traveller, Lenon, IS yards
stcne; y. Hess; Lcmcnt, GO snrds stone; II. L
reaslcc,' Lesront, o. yards stolc: Lady franklin
yarca stone, 60 hrls lime; Drill, Lc1nont, GO tons
CLEAREp-GeneIal Sherman, Morris. 75,ooa feel
feer lumber; DIill, Norris light: Difiso, prlson
hris sat: Chas. Steele Sag light; Ellie O'Conncll
sag, light: General McPherson, Lemont, light
Is Isaont. III hgst; b.. mess. IS isnant, ash.
Eclipse, Lemont, light; Erwin, Lcmout, Hight
Rescue, Le1uont, llaht; II. L. pcaslce, s. Walker
lemont, light: sebas:opo1, Lemont. light; La.l,
mout. light; Colonel Manning, Lemont. light; De
AHR.vED-W. ii. simnns, Lockport. s. gard
stone; s. Il T., Lem0nt, GO yarsls stonc: E. " alker
mont. 20 yards stone; prop Wasp, Summit. q
yArlls Hloue+
, 1870-09-23
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

tNlcnK6 l.fbF1Fy A@~0rlHt101.
T0>n.oEtow cventHg the members Of the Gill
togo LiLEa1y -wlloare nlukIug earnest
no1ts. which we hope, and feel assured, will
Eore successful, TO enlarer the library, aid TO Its
usefulness anti make it worthy this great city
VII have t.cir quarterly meeting, aud recrp-
l,cn, at Metropolitan Hall, which will, We trust
,,c az fully attended as 1t deserves.
The programme Is lis follows:
I. OpenlnS address, by the President.
RcI otis ly tile Secretary, and tbe Library and f.
arce EN1nnl1fttrH.
=. Latter. and literary communications.
I. fot1ns hy Rev. DR.. Power. hnd Mf. C!,hru.
5. SpTcltu by Senator TENulbnll. Hon ", +. Cool
lnnef, aud otllcr distinguished gentlemen.
Music ..
!. Adjournment and informal rcassemblins in tho
lihsA.y Rtu.nk.
The rttcct Of the meeting Ia tn combine the
representative men and influences ri the city, In
hearty support of the entteny0r to establish In
Chicago Public Library that will be an hunDr to
1sic community, aud It IS that should enlist
the a Ill and lnnucnce Of all of us.
, 1870-09-23

The alarm from Box No. Is, at o'clock yestcr.
.rg mill OF Richards / 1iunt No. es4 Grove street.
Tue building was = onc-story frame. and, to-
eetaer with Its contents, was totally destroyed,
Involving loss OF nbout 81 0ao: Insured for 900
ath IN the Flyemen.s, Homo, Lamar, and Chicago
tire. The ort9tu ts unknown. =
The one-siofy frame building, No. ISL Twenty
;,ed by John McNally, was damaged to the ex-
tent OF <lt ut 3:1u yesterday morning. II was ill.,
-Mred for s5p0 lit the Equitable, An iacendIarr
Snl:ed some shayings, which he had placed on
he outside Of The structure. The furniture was
not materially damaged.
, 1870-09-23

New York lave Stock Market.
EET YoRK, Sept. &2.-Dref Cattle-ReceIpts,
ybe nserknI was weak, und sales were r.n.sed at
7E@10c for Texap, onl 1l@16c Tor natives. A
prime Kentucky, cwt, At lGc; 20 poor Texan,
~ ews Mt TIC; and l.V fair DO, 5t5 cwt, at Sc.
Shtep and Lnmhs-Receipts to-day, 1850: sales
salvs tucluse 800 Eanasta lambs, averaging 65 lbs,
at ssl&1Hc; 129 Ohio To, averaging II lbs at5Ec:
20 New York do, averaging 61 bs, at &c: 50
Canada sheep, averaging los hs, ut Gt:c, $50 Onio
do, aver1gine - tts, as 5!5@51c; and 40 do,
aresagine = hs, at $i.6S per 100 hs-
sElne-3s car loads, chiefly for slaughtcrcrs
@1otc, alive; dressed sold al llzi@1skc.