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Nrty-nve Senate subsidy bills, Forty-lrst
ADDITIONAL FACTS.
The above, IL must be observed, the lowest on
cial estimate OF the land subsidy demanded by the
nfty-nve Senate bills OF the present Congress- All
OF them are likely TO pass Tue people are eyentu-
ally TO be robbed OF their whole patrimony unless
PRESIDENT GRANT ISTERPosE5 A VETO.
A large number OF land bills have been introduced
besides those included III the above list but as there
has peen no Official estimate Of the land demanded.
ana they not likely to get through. cannot state
their amount 1t Is SUFFICIENT 10 state that Congress
Is at the present time entertaining he proposition
to give away 1879 224 800 acres OF the peoples land
Previous Congresses have given to certain favored
corporations over 220 DOC, 900 acres OIL choice land
loaned them the credit Of the United States to tue
to Issue an unlimited amount Of 'bonds authorized
by the United States government,
ASTOUNDING FACTS
the lands already given TO corporations BY
given by the present Congress, amount, accord
ing to the lowest official estimate to the
astounding aggregate OF 4o9,22t92o acres
The amount OF land thus squandered by
In the entire area OF Maine, New Hampshire YER
mont, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New York. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Maryland Ohio, Virginia, North and South Carolina
| Georgia, Florida Alabama, mississippi ana Lou-
| siana
THE TWENTY STATES
above named contain an aggregate OF $685. 188, $40
acres. II the subsidy jobbers get the amount de-
| manded in the 1fty-Hve bills now pending they will
have, including the gifts OF the previous Congresses
not less than 400 ga 900 acres. almost enough TO
4 build aud equip nalf the railroads In the United
States.
VALUE or THESE GIFTS.
In relation to the value OF these Congressional
gifts we have abundant 0flclal Information. A
small portion OF the land cut up into town lots
and sold by the foot az rascs varying Gom Ave IN,
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TEE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.
A Proposition Adopted Fnvoring Speedy
Return to Specie Values-Governmcnt Aid
for EnIarginy the Erie Cnnnl Discussed.

Proposition Adopted FavOring n Speedy
Return To Specie values-Goyernmcnt Aid
for Enarging the Erie Cnnnl Discussed.
BUFFALO, Dec. 10. 1870.
Upon the return OF the delegates from their visit
to Niagara Falls the discussion was resumed OF the
following resolution, offered by Mr.. WetnerelI, Of
Philadelphia
Resolved, That in the opinion Of this
the specie standard OF values
The debates to-day and tonight were the most
racy and animated OF the session. Numerous SUBJ
stltutes to Mr.. Wethereil's resolution were offered
by Messrs. Ropes, Burton and Others; but all were
rejected, and the original resolution, given above,
was adopted. The subject OF free trade in money
was discussed anu laid over, AFTER which that OF an
international coinage and Genital measurement
was consldered and referred again to the Executive
the New York Chamber or Commerce. which stated
that the United SMtes government was in CORE
spondence with European governments on the SUBJ
ject, and advised that actien be taken In the
matter Dy the Board until Congress has considered
the question: The Importance OF inland transporta-
ton by water and the maintaining and improve
ment thereof by the state and national authori-
ties as commercial necessity, IN controlling and
cheapening the cost of the transportation or the
great products or the country, was considered
Mr.. HAZARD, OF the Buffalo Board OF Trade
offered resolutions looking to the aid OF tue general
government in enlarging the Erie Canal and making
II ship channel. Mr.. Hazard made lengthy
speech In favor OF his resolutions.
MIR. RANDOLPH, Of Chicago, opposed Mr.. Hazards
done by the State OF New YORK, inasmuch as 1t had
derived large income from the canal.
Mr.. OPDYKE, OF New York, expressed the opinion
that the people OF the state, as whole. would not
consent to the expenditure required to make the
proposed improvements, inasmuch as the people
OF the rural districts were rather injured
than bensnttec by the canal as 1t brought
the products OF the West in direct compe.
ttion with their own. He said the Erie
Canal had built up the West by furnishing an outlet
for the products OF that section The Erie Canal in
times past had prodted the West thousands OF. MIL
lions OF dollars, and but for 1t the larger portion Of
the Northwest won still be wilderness.
Mr.. ALLEN, OF Philadelphia, said he was in favor OF
national aid tor all improvements that would tend
TO benefit this great and growing country; but, in
view OF the arguments which had been made by
several speakers he did not know how to vote upon
the question Finally, at late hour, on the motion
OF Mr. Allen the Board adjourned until Monday
morning, when the consideration Of the subject will
be resumed
1t is expected that the Board will complete its
business on Monday, although many important sub
Jects await action st. Louis was chosen the city
III which to hold the next meeting Of the National
Board oil Trade.
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AS CHRISTMAS comes again, with its cold
SHOWS and its merry firesides. the claim of New
York to the name of the City of Charities is the
more strongly asserted by the pressing need
that the poor and the hayward present.
There are balls and bazaars and fairs Of
all denominations announced for all kinds OF
charities-for the churches that are weak in
paying members; for the foundlings, the blind,
the orphans and the widows; for the little
Arabs Of the street and the shivering miser-
ables in the tenements; for the blind beggars
on the corners and the fallen wretches in their
sinful misery; for all kinds and in all ways.
New York asks no questions of the needy.
She talks only with her open hand.
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ENGLAND.


Speculation in and on the Alabama Claims.
LONDON, Dec. s. 1870.
An influential committee was formed here with
Mr. Thomas Hughes as chairman, including many
representative men, for the purpose of obtaining all
possible security for the maintenance of peace with
America. The committee, which was formed some
time since, considers It inexpedient to take public
action until the Eastern question IS settled. The
impression Is prevalent that the extreme Canadian
view of the fishery dispute cannot be sustained.
The proposal TO buy the Alabama claims IS regarded
as big job concocted by clique who have already
purchased claims at small figure intending to
make one hundred per cent They are confident
the government would rather have such large
order and make the grievances seem greater
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dred dollars per acre upwards. The large portion ~
sold for farm lands nc prices that range from Two
dollars 70 ffiy dollars per acre CLIP tue borrowing
Railroad q financial aQcnts:-"Betweeu July -, 1892
and July !. 1870 the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany sold 1884, 462 32l00 for $6390yl w. being
an average price Of 81 % per acre. u.
The lands given 10 the Union Pacifc Reliree0
Company are among the poorest that have been
gwen away by Congress- but they average ~ 00 pos
acre, as Is by the above Those gwen 10 other
companies average all the way from seven dollars
upwards The lowest possible estimate that ca0 DC
made Ii an average or i've dollars per acgB, ~
81. 0A6 t24d00: and the end IL not YETI Will PDeea-
dent Grant consider these facts. II he acts ~ biz
message indicates all Il not lost.
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Belgium Cabinet Exposition.

BRUSSELS Dec. o. 1870.
In the Legislative Chamber to-day Baron dane
than said "he was OF Prussa's note in regard
to Luxembourg. He denied that the government in
the least degree were Influenced by Prussia reject
the petition OF the French prisoners in Belgium to
return to their country AS for the case OF Luxem.
bourg, IL ought TO be warning TO Europe"
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THE REASON WHY.-The reason why the
election in Georgia is assigned for the last
week in December admits Of curious inter-
probation. 1t is well known that from time
immemorial Christmas week has been Q uni
versal holiday among the negroes In the
South. 1t is period when they are never ex-
pected to work, and never do, giving them
selves, for the time, up to all sorts Of dissipa-
ton and extravagant frolickiag peculiar to the
race in the Southern country. We shall not,
therefore, be unprepared to hear Of . variety
of unpleasant misunderstandings' among the
whites and negroes, and among the blackies
themselves in Georgia on the 2lst. 22d and
Esd days Of the current month-the days on
which the election has been ordered by the
radical authorities.
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speech Of the King Elect to the Crewu
Bearers.
MADRID, Dec. 8, 1870
The speeches OF the King OF Italy and OF the
Duke OF Aosta, made on the occasion OF the presen-
tation OF the crown to the latter. are published.
Prince Amodeus said:--"I have before me .
smooth and hope happy course to pursue. You
present to my view more extended horizon, and
invite me to duties always elevated. but now OF the
utmost moment. I accept the noble mission, con-
sclous OF It's dificulties.n
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MOURNING FOR LOGAN. The Chicago
Times (democratic) is authority for the state
ment that radical politicians in Springfield,
ILL.,, are said to have reached the conclusion
that John A. Logan ''cannot figure or tele-
graph himself into the United States Senate"
The opinion is also prevalent in other quarters
that he cannot pray himself into that office
even with "forty-parson power" to help
him. Suppose Logan adopt the Greeley style
and endeavor to ''cuss' himself Into the
coveted Senatorial seat?
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English Report Of n Probable Crisis.

LONDON, Dec. 0. 1870.
despatch from Amsterdam says:-A telegram
from Luxembourg states that the Prussian govern
ment has informed the government OF the Grand
Duke that, IN consequence OF Its having allowed
violation Of the neutrality OF the Grand Duchy by
the French, Prussia IS no longer bound to respect
the neutrality or the territory OF Luxembourg
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Patrick Brennan.

few days ago this well known citizen Of New
York died at his residence Eighty street
and the Boulevard. He was advanced in years and
was one of the early settlers OF the metropolis.
Although man Of much influence In political
circles, he never sought Office, but confined his
attention to the pursuit OF his business as coal mer-
Hospital, Is one Of his sons and General James h.
O'Berne, late Marshal OF the district OF Columbia Is
his son-in-law. Mr.. Brennan was noted for his
Catholic religion. He was Identified with all
Catholic movements in the city, aiding In the con-
table and religious institutions. 1t Is worthy OF
notice that the house In which he resided for forty
years is the one famous as the headquarters OF
RavenN
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MASSACHUS ETTS.

Arrest of Alleged New York SwindIer-
The Municipal Election In Boston To-Day.
BOSTON, Dec. ii, 1870.
Miles O'Donnel Is under arrest here on a telegram
from superintendent Kelso that he is wanted in
New York on charge OF swindlng to the amount OF
$1,000. He will be returned to New York.
the indications that the municipal elections to-
morrow will be hotly contested. There are several
tickets In the field. but the contest Will be mainly
between Gaston the regular democratic and indie
pendent citizens candidate for Mayor, and Carpen-
ter, the regular republican and citizens candidate.
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Holland and Belgium on behalf OF the Pope is loud
on being told that he Is morally prisoner in the
hands OF sanguinary mobv
Sir George Bowyer said that statesmen must be
taught that Ireland IL not to DO trined with.
Mr.. Gladstone's name was received with mingled
applauses and shouts OF dsapprobation.
sudden Death Of n New Yorker-Winsry
Weathor-Royai Letter from BerIin-Fatai
Explosion.
LONDON, Dec. Q, 1870.
Francis Dorr, Of New York, yesterday fell or
Threw himself from window OF the Albemarle
Hstel in this city and was killed.
The weather s tempestuous and much damage il
reported TO shipping.
Princess Alice writes letter to the Manchester
Committee expressing her gratitude for tine aid fur
nished the German wounded.
frightful explosion occurred at cartridge fac
tory In Birmingham to-day. All the hands were at
work at the time. Twenty are reported killed and
thirty or forty wounded.
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THE FENIANS.

Preparing for ssIrclnnd's Opportunity''-The
brotherhood at Work in Buffalo.
BUFFALo Dec. IL, 1870.
The Buffalo Fenians held secret meeting on
Friday evening and reorganized. under the
name OF the Irish National Brotherhood. They
are prepared to unite with any Irish organization
In the country to take advantage of the pending
European complications for the freedom Of ireland.
A committee was apponted TO take charge OF
large amount OF military stores secreed LII this city
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ILLINOIS,.

A Characteristic Chicago Item-An Insane
Ciergyman-severe Gale.
CHICAGO, Dec. IL, 1870.
The Rev. s. A. Holt, Universast clergyman re.
siding in Bevdere ILL.,, arrested at the railroad
depot In Aurora yesterday for making an outrageous
exposure Of his person in the ladies' waiting room
when it well filed with ladies and their escorts.
lie was taken before q city magistrate and lined
fifty dollars There disposition manifested by
the men TO lynch the clerical offender, but cooler
counsels prevailed.
A ram storm accompanied by fierce gale, com.
menced last night about ten O'Clock, and has con-
tnued without abatement ever since. 1t now looks
II the storm might continue To an indefinite
period.
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o d TT u A r =
Lord RYran.

The London papers announce tie death OF George
Arson Byron, eighth Baron Byron of Roehdale,
county Lancaster. He born on the 30th OF June,
1875 and succeeded his father the 1st OF March,
1863 This father, it will be remembered, was the
cousin and successor OF the celebrated poet The de-
ceased served time In the British army, but re-
tired in 1s43. He was married, but died chdless.
The Baron Byron is q lad or fifteen years, the
eldest OF the late Frederick Byron, NJ A.. barrs-
ter at law VINO tile brother OF the deceased peer
and who died In 1861.
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Adolphe Bocttchcr.

The German papers announce the recent death OF
Adolphe Boencher, the poet, at Leipsic, his native
CITY, He was born In 1915. studied At the University
81 Leipsc, and made reputation by his TRANSACTIONS
ot Sakspeare Byron. Goldsmith, Pope Milton and
n", oa i.nssn poets His original works are also
S Mvn :, are scngs OF Midsummer,n "a Tale Of
'pfing'" 'Plgrlmare OF the Flower Spirits.n sc.
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NEW YORK CITY.

The following record VIII show tine changes In TING
temperature for the past twenty-four hours in COM
parissn with the corresponding day or last year.
macy, HERALD Building, corner OF Ann street.
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GERM ANY.

Anti-War Riot in Observation-Disclosures to the
army Draft.
LONDON Dec. Q, 1870
Riots are reported TO have broken out in Berlin on
account OF the calling into active service the mar.
ried men Of the Landwehr, and a rumor states that
they were suppressed by military force.
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Imperial public domain 10 gomez Our last
reliance is upon the President himself and his
veto. Let him clap his veto upon the first
land grabbing railway bill presented for his
signature, and let him make it test question
with Congress, and we still think lie can
swamp the lobby. AT all events, the Presi-
dents veto in this business is the last hope
and the last chance for the people Of the
United States and their lands and their
treasury.
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GREECE.

General Sheridan Presented Mt Court.
ATHENS, Dec 8. 1870.
General Sheridan has been presented TO King
George by Minister Tuckerman
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FIRE IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

Burning OF the Crescent Paper Mills.
SPRINGFIELD, Dec. IL, 1870.
The Crescent paper mills, belonging to the Messrs.
Chaplin Could OF this city, and situated in Russell
were burned early this morning The loss Is
estimated ~ $4,000. and the insurance Is sos Q00
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ITALY AND SPAIN.

Crown Honsrs and Compliments.
FL0RENCR, Dec. Q. 1870.
King Victor Emmanuel has conferred the Order
OF the Annunziads upon Serrano, Prim Espartero
and Gorilla
Atths audience given the Spanish deputation. the
King said:-"I conlde my SON to the loyalty OF the
Spaniards.r
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BELGIUM.

Resignation of Portfolio.
BRUSSELS, Dec. Q, 1870.
Maion Minister OF State, has resigned.
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British Democracy Against Royal
Dowries.
John Bright and the English Catholics on the
Great Questions Of the Day.
Speeches Of the Kings Of Italy
and Spain.
Sudden Death Of New Yorker in
London.
THE LUXEMBOURG QUESTION.

Prussia About to Unsettie Treaty.
BRUSSELS Dec. 0, 1870.
1t Is rumored here that Prussia has informed the
government OF Luxembourg that she Is no longer
bound by the Treaty OF 1867.
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RUSSIA.


The Neva Closed TO Navigation.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 0, 1870
The river Neva Is frozen over and navigation Ia
closed for the winter.
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IRELAND.

Death of an Arcbdeacon.
LONDON, Dec. g. 1870.
The venerable Bryce Peacock. A. NJ, Archdeacon
OF Limerick is dead,
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A.-Perfect Fitting Boots aud Shoes and,
warm OvERSH0ES, cheap, at BROOKS, 575 Broadway.
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The Imperial Purple for King william.

The Imperial Purple Tor King William.
BERLIN, Dec. 8, 1870.
The King OF Saxony has signi1ed his acceptance
OF the proposal made by the King OF Bavaria regard
Ing the title OF Emperor OF Germany as national
tribute and honor to King William of Prussia
Presid ent Simson announced yesterday in the
North German Parliament that note had been re-
ceive1 from Count Bismarck, In which 1t was stated
that King william had accepted the title OF En-
nAror OF Germany.
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Good Advicc.-In nil Cases Of Smallpox.
Scarlet and other contagious Fevcrs BUCHANS CARBOLI
SOAP should be freely used Laundry Tole, Medicinal
Depot % Barclay street.
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A.-Ifolday Presents.-Ladies, and Gentle.
mems elegant embroidered SLIPPERS, at L. A. BROOKS,
Eroa
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Mothers! Moshers!! Mathers!.!- ID eust
fail to procure MRS WINSLoT'S SOOTHING sYPUP FOG
children teething.
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Mailed Free for 25 cents.-Dr. Kahn,s Lee
lures on Norvou. Debility; Marriage. its obligations
impedimen and diseases arising frem mprudencs with
cases from ac,ual practice Address Secretary Dr.
kahn's Museum, 745 Broadway New York.
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A.-FOrtunes Gan be Made by Energetic
men, who are wanted Immediately TO travel
city country soil Mixer and Nurs ng Conn
panton-two genuine articles
CoLVlN BROTHERS, 4s4 Broadway, New York.
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A.-A.-A.-The Best Holiday Gift,
FLORENCE sEWING MACHINE.
Rroad w~v
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Bleaching, CicanivG and DyeinR.-L0rdsn
OHces 9 broadway Twenty frs street; Ill Eghkh
avenue, and 439 Broome street, al Broadway.
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National Unity and Legislative Corporation.
BERLIN, Dec. Q, 1870.
On third reading the federal treaties finally
passed. The protocols OF the treaties with Badeo
Hesse, Wurtemburg and Bavaria have been sane
TONED
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ROYAL Havana Lottcry--suppicmcHta
CO. ~ csnsl Aad VA cAAIbsw
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BatchcIor's Hair Dye.-Thc Best In tho
world The only perfect dye harmless, reliable tnstanA
Factory. 10 Bond street.
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A.-Wcsf Side Association.
AL PROPERTY OWNERS on the WEST SiDE
questcd send their addresses aud she location OF
their property to tho Secretary No Wall street. for
vised list preparatory 10 public meeting tia 2ld lnss.
and TO the active operations OF the season:
WIN. X. MARTIN, President
JAMES r. RUGeLRs, Secretary.
DECEMBER 3, 1.70.
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The Catholic Observation-Disclosures Man
ming on the Platform.

LONDON, Dec. IL, 1870.
An immense Catholic meeting was held IN the st.
James Hall. The platform was crowded with the
nobility and gentry
Archbishop Manning said that the English Catho-
lies were comparatively few in number but they
echoed the voice OF millions Of Catholics in Ireland
and America and the latter ''must be needed, be-
longing, as 1t does, to the reest countries In the
world The voice OF the Catholics In England.
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ToRrY.FInsr ooNoREss SUBSIDY BILLS.

THE HALF HAS NOT BEEN TOLD.
The above enumerated bills, twenty three. In
number giving away u.s. $40 acres Of the peoples
heritage, have all passed the Senate. Two OF them,
Nos III and 12l, have passed the House also; the
remaining twenty.one are yet pending, but VIII
doubtless pass before the 4th of March, next But
this not the worst OF 1t. There are yet pending IN
the Senate
THIRTY-TwO MORE
OF the same sort, that Will also be likely TO get
through before the close or the present session.
Here Is q list or them:-
No. Of Btt. Name Of JOB. Acres Demanded
bin Rlunrn md GnIt InI,
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Died.
CorLTHARD.-Tn Brooklyn, Saturday December
10, WALLACE, eldest son OF John and Maria Cout.
hard, aged years, months and days.
Relatives and friends invited TO attend the
funeral, from the residence or hts parents No. 90
Patchen avenue, Brooklyn, this Monday Afternoon
Ut one O'Clock.
GLAssEN.-On Saturday. December 10, after long
and severe illness, SARAH FRANCES, beloved wifa
vi Frank Gassen.
But 0, when tnat last conflicts DER,
And am chained TO earth more,
With glad accents shall RISE
To joln the music Of the skies.
The relatives and friends OF the family respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, tails fMonday,
afternoon at one O'Clock, from her late residence
1914 Tenth avenue.
For Other Deaths see Ninth Pagel