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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

THE HERRING FISHERY on the coast Of
Scotland during 1870, according to the
recent report of the Government Com
missioners, yielded a total of S33, l65
barrels of cured fish. The highest
yields previously attained were in 1862,
when 1886 barrels were cured, and
in 1867, when $4,000 barrels were put
up. 1t also appears that in 1870 there
were l5S,Ol7 more barrels of herring
cured, 54,S59 barrels branded, and
1922 more barrels exported than in
1869. These figures, it is contended,
show that the herrings are not leaving
the coasts of Scotland, as has been
feared by some, and that the immense
annual catch has no sensible effect in
diminishing the future supply. At the
commencement of the fishing season Of
1870, operations were deliberately sus-
pended by the fish curers and fishermen
in consequence of the alarm caused by
the Franco-German war. The Baltic
ports were blockaded by the French
fleets, and the export of Scotch her.
rings to these places was entirely inter-
rupted, and the fishermen being seized
with panic, abandoned their usual occu-
patton under the apprehension of find
ing no sale for their fish. After time
trade was directed to neutral ports, and
the blockade on the Baltic proving in
effective, the expectation of cured her.
rings to the Continent of Europe was
resumed, and the fishermen, recovering
from their panic again, commenced
work, and in consequence of the great
abundance of the fish, the heaviest yield
ever known was produced in 1870.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

BEST TINE TO Cur OATs.-Oats are
more damaged from late cutting than
any other grain. When left until ripe,
the grain shells off at the least touch,
and much is wasted. The process is re.
peated at the raking and binding, so
that it is not seldom that one fifth of
the crop is left on the field. If the
grain is cut before ripe, this waste is
saved. The straw is much better for
feed, and will keep working horses in as
good condition as hay.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

THE heavy guns now made in Eng
land, it is reported, will do great
execution. An ll-inch gun tried recently
at Shoeburyness, was loaded with pebble
powder and a ball, weighing $50
pounds, was fired against target repre-.
senting the side of ship. The projec-
tile, it is stated, was sent clean through
thirteen inches of iron, twelve inches
of teak, and and an inner skin of iron
an inch and half thick. This, trial,
it is argued, shows that the heavy armor
of the new English monitor Devastation
could be pierced by the projectiles fired
from guns similar to those which she
carries.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

ID. G.. CRoLY, managing editor of the
New York World, says "My wife is
the ablest associate l ever had in jour.
nalism.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25
An Eagle Story.

The following story is told in the
Elgn Courant, Scotch paper While
a nurseryman named Stuart was waiting
TO open the dams on the Spey that float
down the timber from Abernethy, at
the foot of the Carngorm, he was
startled by the cry of large eagle I'M
mediately above him. On looking up
he observed an eyrie in a broken tree,
about 40 feet high, and to satisfy his
curiosity he began to ascend the tree.
This was, however, rather difficult job,
the branches being decayed. The
nearer he approached the nest the
nearer the eagles approached him, till
at last one of them made dart at him
and fixed its claws in his head. With
some difficulty he got its claws out of
his head, with only few scars, but
leaving his hat in its talons. The bird
then flew about with it on some time,
and left it on the edge of the nest.
Stuart, becoming alarmed, got down
the tree as quickly as he could, forum
ately for him, being unmolested by the
eagles in his descent.
THE operation of lengthening screw
steamers has been, says a Scotch jour
nal, for some time past most success
fully performed at Granton. The YES
sells are placed on the patent slip in the
usual way, and in the course of day
or two are cut in two and drawn apart
to the required length. The space be-
tween them is then built up, and in a
few weeks the vessel is again ready for
sea. The steamship Garrison, the last
vessel heightened in this manner,
which is now about to sail from Granton
to Constantinople, was made 81 feet
longer. This has increased her carry
ing power from $50 to 1850 tons, with.
out diminishing her speed or rendering
a larger crew necessary. The advantage
thus gained to owners whose vessels
and trade require the outlay is equal, in
the case of the Garrison, to new
steamer of $50 tons, without the great
expense of engines, coal, or crew.
ID. G. CRoLY, managing editor of the
New York World, says: "My wife is
the ablosf associata I ayar bad IN ;o,,r
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25

The rapid rise in the city can be APP
preciated by reading the following
statement showing the age and popula-
sion of some of ChicagO's sister cities.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25
FiendiShneSS.

The DEBORAH, Iowa, Press relates the
following horrible occurrence as trans
piring in Winneshiek county, last Mon.
day:
Zone Lewis jacobson, residing in
Springfield township, came to town,
and during the day imbibed very freely
of his choice beverage. On arriving at
home in the afternoon, he became pos
sessed of the fend incarnate and was
bent on destruction. He seized a
butcher knife and severed the head
slick d smooth from his dog, as like
wise he erved the cat, the next object
in his way. Then with demoniacal
yell and wild flourish Of his knife, he
declared that he was ready for any
man.. Spying his half brother, Lewis
Larson, in the field short distance
from the house, he made for him, and
succeeded in inflicting some severe
manufacturing the muscular part of
the left arm loose from the bone and
running the knife into the left shoulder
to such depth as to produce internal
hemorrhage, from which, the doctor
says it is doubtful if he RECEIVERS. His
intent evidently was to cut his brothers
head off, for which purpose the knife
was raised. when the interference of
two other men prevented the fearful
tragedy"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25
THE METROPOLIS OF THE WEST.

hicagO as IL Was and Is-An Interesting
Comparison With the Growth Of Five Other
Ctties-Muncipal Observation-Disclosures Of Per-
sOnal Property Tax Payers-Railway Navi-
cation Statistics-SchOOs-C charlottesville
tary Matters.
From the Chicago Journal.
Edwards Merchants Census Report
is recently published document of
great interest not only to Chica 20 but to
the world at large. The information it
contains has been gathered by Mr.. Ed
wards with most indefatigable labor and
from most reliable authority. Mr.. Ed
wards has kindly furnished us with
some advance sheets from which we
have been able to make few extracts.
But few of these facts here men
toned have been published before in
any of the papers.
GROWTH OF THE CITY.
The wonderful growth of the city
can be learned from the following table,
which shows the population of the city
each census year since 1880, inclusive
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
Election of Railroad Officers.

NEW YORK, March 15.-The directors OF
the New Orleans, Mobile, and Chattanooga
railroad have elected the following officers
Jos. a. Rayner, president; John A. Girls.
void, vice-preSident Harrison Durkee,
treasurer; and John Howell, secretary.
An executive committee to serve the fol-
lowing year, and to whom is confded the
management of the affairs of the company
are Cakes Ames, Il. u. Morgan, Jas. II.
Barker, Harrison Durkee, John Steward,
L. z. Morton, John A. Griswold, and VIM.
S. Williams. The following directors were
also elected for the ensuing year Jas. A.
Rayner, VIM. S. Williams, Edward Morgan,
John Griswold, Cakes Amcs, Thos. Pierce,
Peter Butler, Geo. Innes, VIM. Freek, Jno.
II. Barker, Harrison Durkee, John Stew
ard, Louis A. Won Hoffman, Levi P. Nor
ton, and Joseph Seligman.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
Domestic Markets-TBY TELEGRAPH

NEW YORK, March l5.-2 T. M.-Cotton strong.
Flour dull and drooping-common to good extra,
$7@Ss. 60. Whiskey, 02@s2ic. Wheat quiet aud
without decided chanxe-w1nter red and amber
western, $l.65@QSl.67. Corn active and cent bet
ter. Pork, $?2 Beef, quiet. Lard. heavy. Ma
val stores; quiet; Tallow, sl@sac. Freights, more
active. Coffee dull and firmly held. Sugar firm
Molasses more active-New Orleans, Sc. Rice,
firm and quiet at s@ssG8tc. ~
BALTIMORE, March l5.-Flour firm low and
middling grades active. Wheat firm, except for
low, grades. Corn active and firm; southern
white, S5c.; yellow, sac. Pork firm. Bacon more
active: Whiskey, s2@s2ic. Rye dull at sO@06c.
Oats steady.
Bonds-Virginia e's, old, 50 bid, So asked.
NEW ORLEANS, March l5.-Sngar quiet prime.
93@1Oc. Molasses-Good fefnenting, 30el45c,
prime, soc. strictly prime, 52Ac.
New York sight. discount Gold, llls.
CINCINNATI. March l5.-Good whiskey In de-
mand at full prices.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16

IHE INSURANCE B1LL.-The insurance
eii, on which we have already commented
llaaYora0ly. passed the State Assembly
lneuse OF Delegates] on Friday by large
MINORITY. The measure provides that no
insurance INSURANCE company can hereafter contest q
t ga LOT life insurance after the death of
L the company is doubtful about the
health Of the insurer, thew must object he.
fore three or more annual premi11ms are
PAID. The effect of the bill will be TO rem
uer. insurance more general, slightly to
raise the premium in ali cases, and to keen
q ., grea an deal of money out Of lawyers pock-
ets.t we hope that the measure will pass
t si senate, and become law.-Ne,o York
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
The New Hampshire Egeefions-Ad-
mtnisfratfOn DemOralized.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.]
WASHINGTON, March 15---No more ex-
citing theme has animated political circles
here for some time than the results In New
Hampshire. The Administration is de-
moralized over 1t. The Democrats in Con-
gress intend meeting the Democratic Re-
representatives. from New Hampshire in a
body upon their arrival here, If they reach
Washington before the adjournment, and
give them grand welcome. TREDEGAR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
IATEsr roRrrar NEWS.

III & - pHkNCEs- &St t1sfsfssS9 ! tx g.
I LoHDoH, March 10. T,he, German arrnJ
taf occupation Is new supplied by The
French commissariat, and acquisitions OF
/ the people have ceased. TO tssss
The cattle plague L. raging fearfully In
the heighborh0o cd OF Lille o3 20 /
T Tbef special correspondent Of the TeLe
graph anticipates serious disturbance In
| Paris about the middle of Lent.
CREDIT OF TWO HUNDRED MILLIONS Asked
FOB.
FLORENCE, March 15.-The Government
asks an extraordinary credit OF two hum
dred millions Of liyres to- complete the
armamento Of the country. Al r.ss
| The. Chamber of Deputies has approved
the bill providing guarantees for the bishop
! OF the Roman Church. :
FROM PARIS. ~ ,
PARIS, March 15.-The situation at Mont
martre is absolutely without any threaten.
| ing features.
M. Favre has returned.
Theirs presided over the Cabinet Council
to-day. 90 ElT ~. &-
European Governments are generally re.
| cognizing the Republic. to :,
The journals continue to urge the Gov
eminent to crush the disorders.
line report oil pestllence at versailles Is
authoritatively denied.
THE EMPEROR DECLINES RECEPTION.
BERLIN, March 15.-The Emperor, who
is expected to arrive here tomorrow, de-
clines public reception. azats q !
NEGOTIATIONS FOR ALsAcE AND LORRAINE.
LONDON, March 15.-The Manchester
Guardian states that negotiations for the
recession of Alsace and Lorraine for con-
sideration is pending. t,,.. .... a.
THE TIMES ON THE FEN1AN RECEPTION IN
THE UNITED STATES.
LONDON, March 15.-The Times to-day
has an editorial upon the reception Of the
Fenians in the United States. It considers
the whole proceeding discreditable to all
concerned, and appeals to honest Ameri-
cans not to judge England by Fenian ora
tOrV. ..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
TElILl.EG'RApHIC NEWS.

New York ssoek and Mo1ey Market.
new YORK, March 1s.- Money easy ster-
ling exchange, 1o0sGicss. Gold, i11s@It1k, Gov.
ernment bonds dull and stesdys South Carolins
es, new, scdye sind strong; others duh. Ten
n1essee rsss old q; new, sai. Virginia ps old,
co. new. CO., Louisiana ss, old, So new, sss Levee
. 8, 74a@s5. Alabama Gs, 1909; SIS, co. Georgia
SIS, sos, 1880. North Carolina s's old, 4ca new,
2sa. South Carolina Gs, old, rs; new, cst. =.
There are vague rumors on the street with re.
gard to money lookup about to come. Prime
discounts are quoted at per cent. Governments
SIS, lisa 1928, 1l2A; 'ars, liz; $685. liz, new,
ll0d; 'e7's, 11Os; 1875, Ill: 10 4o's, 1oSs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16

Miss NETTIE CHASE, soon to be married
of the most talented, but one of the best
loved young ladies of Washington. She
has long been one Of the Sisters of St.
Johns Church, society of unmarried
ladies', who spend alternate months in their
Orphans Home, nursing the sick children
of the poor. A few mornings since Miss
Chase slipped into the hand of one of the
"sisters" tifty-dollar note, saying that
although she must soon pass from the SO.
ciety forever. it never could pass from hel
loye.-BrOOkly:a Union.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
The Democratic Victory In New
Hampshire.

Hampshire.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-The latest re-
turns from the New Hampshire elections
show Democratic majority of 1000 or
the State ticket, and clean Democratic
Congressional delegation. The present is
the first instance in which the Democrats
have swept the State since the Pierce CAM
paign.
SECOND DIsPATCH.]
CONCORD, N. H., March 15.-The returns
do not change the Democratic victory. The
Concord Statesman thus sums up the
causes of the Republican defeat:
" Had Charles Sumner not been forced
from his place as chairman of the Commit
tee on Foreign relations, the Republican
vote would have been larger. Had the San
Domingo scheme been left to the operation
of natural causes, instead of being pushed
with unreasonable persistence, it would
have been larger. Had Congress sue
ceeded in restoring our commerce
to the extent and importance it had before
the rebellion, it would have been larger.
Had some of the land grant bills, however
wise and just in themselves, been discreetly
deferred until the public understanding
had grown up to them, it would have been
larger. And had all these causes Of embar-
rassment been withheld we might have
carried the State by nearly the usual ma
jority, in spite of the decentralization pro-
duced in the party by forcing upon it an
unpopular nomination, made in packed
calIcuSes' ...a.1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16

TIE ICE BREAKUP IN MA1NE.-Leaoiston,
Me-. March 14.-The river rose rapidly
until midnight, but the flood Is now
abating. The ice in the river, from Bethel
to the rapids, two miles above the city, is
iammed into one mass. For two miles from
this point the ice-feld is in some places 81
feet thick, and is piled up for many feet at
one point IN the highway. The suosidence
of the water renders it likely that the jun
will not break. The bridge over the river
here is unsafe, though still travelled. The
Mayor of Auburn has issued notice de-
claring it unsafe.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
Impeachment Traal of Gov. Holden

RALEIGH, n. c., March 15.-The evidence
in the impeachment trial of Holden closed
on yesterday. Hon. William A. Graham
opened with the argument for the prosecu-
ton to-day, speaking four hours. He will
for the defence, !. Hon. Thomas Bragg will
close on Saturday for the prosecution. The
vote will be taken next week.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
COMMERCIAL.
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE, /
RICHMOND, VA, March Is, 1871. :

CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGED
RICHMOND, VA, March u.s. 1871.
OFFERINGS.
Wheot.-White. 1852 bushels. Red 1872 bushels.
Corn--White, 1872 bushels. Mixed, "a bushels.
OdtS.-2.150 bushels.
Rye.-33s bushels.
NeaL.-28 bushels.
,Whedt.-Wh!te, 90 bushels good at Sl.s23; IL:
bushels good at Sl.S0; 80 bushels far al sl.75;
bushels ut Sl.sO; 81 bushels common at $l.40; 81
bushels good ut % bushels fair at 81 .72sto
tai, 362 bushels.
Wheat.-Red, so bushels good at 8l.75; SO bushels
common at Sl.2O' IS bushels good at $40; III
bushels common at Sl.45; Is bushels common q
81. 10 bushele fair at $l.sO-total $50 bushels.
Corn.-W hlte. 26S bushels good at s3c.; LA bush
els prime at s5c.-total, 5S2 bushels. Mixed, 2
bushels good at sc.
Outs.-5ls bushels good winter at 6oc.; so bushel
mixed winter at 60c. 1913 bushels lair at 56c.-to
tai, 766 bushels.
Rye.-7S bushels good at s73c. $50 bushels prim
at s0c. 10 bushels fair at s5c-total 1913 bushels.
RE-EXHIBITED.
OdtS,-336 bushels
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
Lynch Law I'm Nevada.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15.-The vigilants
took William Wills from Jail in Virginia
City, yesterday, to the basement Of the
Opera House, which he had attempted to
burn, where one hundred masked men
hung him till he confessed his crime and
implicated others. He was then taken back
to Jail, where he repeated his confession to
the Chief of Police.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
Telegraphfc Summary.

Subscriptions to the new loan yesterday
at Washington were $1,000, 900, and Secre.
A movement is on foot in Washington to
establish Revenue Police, to assist the
revenue officers in enforcing the law in al
sections of the country.
Light rains in California, and heavy ones
The variety store, No. 1859, and confec.
tionary, No. 157, on Royal street, New Or
leans, were burnt yesterday. Loss, $50, 0OO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
AN UNPLEASANT SHOCK.
from the Rochester Democrat

Mr.. Sumner justly stands SO high in the
estimation of his associates In the Senate,
and of the whole Republican party, tnat
he cannot be placed in a subordinate posi-
without producing an unpleasant shock
throughout the country. The party is
willing, in consideration of his eminent
services und ability, to overlook some things
in his manner that would be unpleasant IN
8 smaller man, and we think that
the verdict of the people will be
that the Senator'S who voted to de
pose him are, more than he, open to the
charge Of petulance. If the Republican
Senator'S were simply DESTROYS Of composing
q committee entertaining different views
from those entertained by MIR. Sumner, the
object could easily have been attained by
80 organizing it as to place him In the mi
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16

AFFAIRS IN New IoRK-Ftre and Rob.
berry, Ne,u York, March 14.-The stables
of the Grand-street railroad, in Brooklyn,
were burned this morning. Fifty horses
persisted. The horses were valued at
IS. 900 and the stable at So 800; insured for
$40, 900 in the Citizens'., Fulton, and other
Brooklyn offices.
The residence of Mrs. Egerton, 395 Union
avenue, has been robbed of $4,000 worth
of jewelry and large amount of oil and d
coal companies bonds by ''sneak thief"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
The Chester utst,rbanees.

CHARLESTON, S. c., March 15.-The con.
ference OF leading citizens with Governor
Scott yesterday on the subject of disturb
ances in Chester and York counties result
ed in most satisfactory manner. The
Governor has withdrawn State arms from
the negro militia, and perfect quiet reigns
In both counties.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
The Feuiana.

New YORK, March 15.-The Fenian pris-
oper Ryan, who was arrested in Wales and
sentenced to five years. Imprisonment, ar
rived here to-day. An Irish society here
has paid to O'Donovan, Rosser, and other
members of the new Irish Directory" in
this country, $4,000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16

A RAT-CATcHgR.-Fo some days past a
comfortably dressed man, sporting his watch
and gold chain, has been seen on The streets,
whose ostensible occupation is the catching
Of rats. He carries with him ferret con-
fined in box, and is accompanied by a pair
of regular rat-terrier dogs. For the sum Of
five dollars he will guarantee to clear any
premises Of rats,--BaltifR0re Sun, :
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16

A Reporter of the Selma, (Ala.) Reporter
has been interviewing the celebrated travel
Ter and ornithologist, Prof. w. E. Moore,
who is now in that city. "This gentleman
has been for forty years traveller, and for
a numbers of years has been exploring the
wilds and ruins of South America. He
was, from the age Of fourteen to twenty
five, pupil Of the world-renowned ornikh-
ologist and naturalist, Audubon, Is native
of Richmond, Va, and is now very old
man In feeble health"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
PROPOSALS.
CHIEF ENGTNEER'S OFFICE. !

CHIEF ENGTNEER'S OFFICE.l
CHEsAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD
vi. RICHMOND, VA, March II, 1917
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed
IN proposals will bereceived by the undersian-
1871, for the construction of SHOPS at Hunting
ton, w Va. on the line Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio RAILROAD, near The Ohio river. Proposals
will be made for tie wood, iron, stone, and brick
work. end for the sewerage, plumbing, windows
and doors, separately.
Plans and specifications can be seen at the
Offices of the company in Richmond and Hunt
tngton on and after the 20th instant.
81. d. WAITCOMR, Chief Engineer.
NH 14-tmh28 [City papers copy.1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL
" ROAD-NOTlCE TO CONTAGIOUS
Sealed proposals win be received by the under
stgned, at Richmond, Va, until IL NJ 2sth March,
1871 for the graduation and masonry on one hum
,dred and eight miles Of this road west OF White
Sulphur Springs, 1t being all the remaining unfn-
1shed portion Of the road not now Inder contract.
The work embraces 1000, 600 cubic yards in open
cutting, $1,000 cubic yards in tunnels, aud 10000
cubic yaros Of masonry OF al glasses. and is 10
cations can be had after tn. 14th March, at the
Offices of the. company, sd Williams street, New
York at Richmond, Va, and at Huntington, W.
iron superstructure OF the New River Bridge, al
Mlller's Ferry; Fayette county, w. Va, Will be
received at the same time and place. There viii
each. Parties submitting proposals should see the
site of the bridge where further information may
be had from the engineer in charge. This bridge
must be completed by December: 1911: : !.
fe 27-tMh26 Chief Engineer G. & 0. K. K.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-16
Tornado at Memnhia.

MEMPHIS, March 15.-About noon to-day
a terrific gale struck the northern portion
of the city, unroofing many houses, includ
ing the Stanton and the Bradley blocks.