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THERE has been an effort on the part Of
one or two of the sensational journals of
New York, within couple Of weeks, to
start a belief in the community that there
was prospect of the cholera following
close upon the heels of the smallpox, which
IS now raging in that city. As the majority
of people catch upon rumor sooner than
upon assured facts, the above Statements
are running through the country newspa-
pers, and in some places have already ere
ated quite panic among the population.
1t is almost needless TO say that there is not
the slightest foundation for any such state
ments or rumors as those alluded to. At
the present time that fearful seourge, the
Asiatic cholera, is quiescent In the death
records of the various cities of Europe we
find no single case of cholera, nor is there
in the United States to-day, within the
knowledge Of physicians, a case Of that
type Of disease.
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OONGRESsEONAL.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Shortly amer
opening of the Senate, on motion Of Cam
eron, an Executive session was held to
consider the additional article of the treaty
of Washington.
Mr.. HamiIton's resolution to expel the
reporter for the Associated Press was re-
ferred to the Committee on Privileges and
Elections.
Mr.. Trumbull, from the Committee on
Judiciary, reported; without amend
ment, House bills to repeal the requirement
fer the iron clad oath of Office, and relating
to new trials in Court Of Claims, and Sem
ate bin to refund taxes paid by State judi
cial officers salary; also, adversely,
House bill to allow persons accused Of
crimes to testify in their own Eehalf in
the United States Courts.
The Senate, on motion of Cameron, went
into Executive session at O'Clock P. NJ.
Adjourned.
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WASHINGTON.
Income Tax.


WASHINGTON, D. c., May 23.-The
Committee On WAYS and Means has post
poned, Until the next session Of Congress,
any action on the bill to refund to railroad
and other corporations the amount collected
from them under the income tax law.
About four millions are said to be involved
question.
Secretary Boutwell, was before on Com
mittce on Finance to-day, in consultation
on the tariff and and revenue bills. 90
The Senate Committee on Finances did
not complete their work the tariff and tax
bill to-day, but win do so tomorrow The
door of the committee room was besieged
all day by persons interested in various
items IN the bill. Some Of them had per-
sonal interviews with or sent notes to the
members Of the committee. There were
also on the House Size hundreds of per
sons looking after their interests with the
members Of that body and thronging the
doors and lobbies.
The Federal Election Law.
The President has approved the act
amendatory Of election law. The law pro-
vides that all votes for Representatives in
Congress shall hereafter be written or
printed ballots, any law of the State to the
contrary notwithstanding. This section is
not to apply to any State voting otherwise
whose elections for such Representatives
shall occur previous to the regular meeting
Of its Legislature next after the approval Of
this act.
The Alabama BaIk.
The Senate this evening had an executive
session Of four hours and half on the ad-
ditional treaty Of Washington without
coming to a conclusion. 1t has been sscer-
tanned that comparatively few Senators
wish to take part in the discussion, and
therefore it may be ended and the result
reached this week. see
The whisky Tax.
Geo. II. Brookes, of Cincinnati, in be-
half Of rectifers, has appeared before the
Senate Committee on Finance, urging con-
solidation Of the special taxes now paid by
rectifers with the general tax, making the
tax 20 cents, thus relieving recti6ers of a
tax Of one per cent on sales and fifty cents
per barrel, and reducing the value of recti-
fed stamps from 25 TO 10 cents.
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THE New York Tribune prints diagram
showing the boundaries Of the COngressiOn-
al Districts, and accompanies it with fig
ures which make the injustice Of this parti
ssn gerymander all the more obvious. 1t
is a pity the Grant organs inthis State have
not heard Of this outrage. It would have
afforded them such fine opportunity for a
display Of righteous indignation at gerry
manders.
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POLITICAL.
Charles F. adams Gets Nomination

NaAnA AOO AWoAAc UttS u .N0u1udbAUl
For President OF the United States.
OBERLIE, May 23.--The National Chris
tan Association opposed to secret societies,
completed It's business and adjourned this
evening. A mass meeting held at 1850 p. m.
unanimously adopted the following declara-
ton and resolutions -
'sWhereas, We believe that the net work
OF secret orders now spread and spreading
throughout this country and the world, are
essentially different from and opposed to a
Christian Church and republican state.
"hesolVed, that we recommend to all
American voters who are In sympathy with
us IN these convictions, TO support in the
pending national canvass for President
Hon. Charles Francis Adams, of Massa-
chusetts, and for Vice President Gen.
Charles ii. Howard, of Illinois.
"And, Whereas we have not time to ar
range the details made proper and necessary
by these nominations, we refer the same to
the following committee, requesting them
to prepare platform Of principles including
political opposition to the secret or
ders, opposition to the traffic OF
intoxicating liquors, with other
needed reforms and sound principles of ma
tional policy in which both Republicans and
Democrats are agreed, to publish the same
in the CbriStidR Cynosltre, along with the
above nominations, for the approval or dis
approval of our constituents aud those who
may concur with them in every town, coun-
BY and ether local associations, and that their
action for or against the said platform and
nominations be faithfully published In the
same paper, so that if generally approved
measures may be taken in the several
States to secure the largest possible support
of the same at the polls in the approaching
national election.
The platform committee are as follows:
President Jas. Blanchard, of Wheaton, ILL.,
nois, Phil. Carpenter, of Chicago, Illinois,
]. A. Hunt; Of Wheaton, Illinois, Rev. L.
Bailey, of Peoria, S. N. Stratton, of New
York, S. B. Allen, of Illinois, and num-
Der of others.
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tricks of Trade,
d. f. G..
Next General Conference mt st Louis.

Next General Conference at st Louis.
New YORK, May 23.-In the Methodist
General Conference to-day it was decided to
hold the next quadTennial session at st.
Louis. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cincin-
natl and Covington were proposed, but with
exception of Cincinnati they received but
few favorable votes.
The Special Committee on the ordination OF
new bishops reported Friday at 1880 A. NJ.
as the time, and the Academy of Music the
place for holding the ordination services.
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AeooD many people have wondered what
real purpose the rattles of the snake Of that
name were designed to subserve. A SCENT
ist who has given attentive observation TO
tho matter, says the rattle is actually bene-
ficialsto it, its object being to initiate the
cicada, or other insects which form the
food Of many birds, thus attracting them
within its power, and accounting for the
apparent ssfascination" of its prey.
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OHIO.
TOrnado Wednesday Evening.

CMCINEATI, O., May pa tornado of
great fury passed over the country north
and cas-. of this city about O'Clock yester-
day evening. Several farm houses and barns
were destroyed. Mr.. McMunens' house was
taken up and carried several rods with the
members of his family in it, all of whom
were injured though none of Them fatally.
The track of the tornado was quarter Of
a mile in width. 1t leveled orchards as well
as houses, caught up horses and cattle and
dashed them down like trifes, and played
havoc generally.
The Cincinnati Southern.
The Trustees of the Southern Railroad
to-day received an offer of the right of way
from parties representing Scott, Grant,
Woodford and Mercer counties, Ky.
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Rev. L. ID. Huston.

BALTIMORE, May 23.-The examination
of the witnesses in the case of Rev. Mr..
Huston was continued at Trinity church
parsonage yesterday.
LATER.-In the Ecclesiastical Court, the
investigation of the charges against DR..
Huston was concluded to-day, in the mat
ter relative to Virginia Hopkins. A more
serious inquiry as to the charge of intimacy
with a young schoolgirl viii be COM
Jnenced tomorrow.
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Fire Alarm.

Abeut ten minutes past twelve O'Clock last
NIGHT the alarm of fire was sounded from the
ststionhouse on the Square, causing the Fire
Department to turn out with its usual prompt
ness. THE alarm was oecasiOned by the ignition
of gas in Che hall leading up the stairway Of a
half over house No. IS Cedar street. The gas
ometer having bursted, gentleman lit a candle
and went up to see what was tae matter. Inc
a vi9orOus vOciferatiOn for the engines assist
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IT is not safe to jump at conclusions too
hastily from outward appearances. When
Mrs. Hooker was urging the selectmen of
Williamantic to admit women as voters,
she claimed to have the sympathy of one
of the members, the town clerk. She saw
il, she said, il. the twinkle of his eye, and
was somewhat taken aback by the reply,
81 beg your pardon, madam, but that is a
glass eyes Il must be rather cold sympa-
thy that is shown by the twinkle of glass
eve.
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ANTIOCH.

Victims of the Earthquake still I'm
buried.
NEW YORK, May pa letter from
Aleppo gives a distressing picture Of the
state of Antioch. The town is now mere
heap of ruins, and as the shocks of the
earthquake still continue, and the soil is
quivering with a volcanic movement all
around, the people are afraid to remove
the large number of dead who lie I'M
buried.
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THE TURF.
Ouickafan Park.

NEW YORK, May 23.-The programme
of the second annual meeting of the Quick
step Park and Trotting Association, is pub
lished. The meeting occurs on the I'd, Sd,
4th and 9Th of July. Premiums to the
amount of Si5,500 are offered with an ad-
ditional purse of $1,000 to the hore beating
Goldsmith Maids 2:I7 Entries to close
June 5.
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PRESBYTERIAN.

RICHMOND, VA, May 23.--In the Pres
byterian General Assembly to-day, Rev.
Richard McIlvaine, Of Lynchburg, Va, was
elected Secretary and Treasurer Of the Elk
ecutive Committee of Foreign Missions.
Not for Nashville.
The Assembly refused to change the To-
cation of the Committee on Publication
from Richmond to Nashville.
The Assembly dissolved tonight to meet
on the third Thursday in May next, at
Little Rock.
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FOREIGN.
SPAIN.


Madrid, May 23.-At the session, today
of Congress, SagOsta, Minister Of the
Interior, stated that in consequence Of the
publicity given to the documents relative
to the secret funds, the Government would
resign.
How Elections are Carried.
MADRID. May 23-evening. The crisis
In the Ministry continues. II Is said that
several million pizatas Of the secret funds
of the government were used during the
recent elections for members Of the Cortes.
Senior Sagosta, President of the Council, in
sists on rendering bis resignation. King
Amadeus has called in Senior Zabala for
consultation relative to the formation Of a
new Cabinet, should the present members
insist on their determination to retire.
The Government troops in Corona had
an engagement with the Carlists in thai
province and completely defeated them.
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CHICAGO.
JuseinabIe Parricfde.

CHICAGO, May 23.-Saml. McCracken,
the young man who shot and killed his father
at Thornton, Ills, on the 18th inst, was
to-day brought before Judge Booth in the
Criminal Court on a writ of habeas corpus,
and after hearing the testimony of four
witnesses the court discharged the prisoner,
deciding the case one of Unsuitable homicide.
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CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN.

EVANSVILLE, IND, May 23.-The Cen
eral Assembly of the Cumberland Presby-
terrain Church, which has been in session
for seven days, will probably adjourn TO-
morrow. a large amount Of business has
been done.
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PubIfc Schools,

INDIANAPOLIS, May 23.-The Superin-
tendents of Public Schools from Chicago,
Cincinnati, st. Louis, Cleveland and other
cities will hold private conference in this
city tomorrow on matters connected with
the Dublic schools,
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Acting on the principle that it is "as
well to be ont of the world as to be out OF
the fashion," the authorities Of the Ger
mantown, Pa, poor-house have named the
last founding brought thither, "Doly Var
den."
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A Second Sedan

The journals of to-day generally agree in
the expression of opinion that the debates
in the Assembly Tuesday and Wednesday
inflicted crushing blow to the hopes of the
friends of the empire. The Journal DIES
Debats says the result Of the discussion is
a parliamentary Sedan.
Its understood that party of the Left in
the assembly will after the close of the i'm
pending trial of Marshal Bazine demand
the Impeachment of the members Of the
last ministry under the empire.
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Gigantic.

LONDON, May 23.-The accouchnent of
Mrs. Anna Swan Bates, well known in
America as the Nova Scotia Giantess is
announced. She was delivered OF a still
born female child of gigantic proportions.
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The tunnel under the Niagara River at
Buffalo TO supply the city with water has
been completed for 700 feet, and an extern
sion of 500 feet has been ordered. The
pier will be located In the rapids.
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Corrox is higher IN New York, mid
ding being quoted at 24Sc.
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A Detroit man turned up in Salt Lake
City the other day, inquiring about some
mining stocks in which he had invested
years ago, and found, to his surprise, that
it was worth about two million dollars.
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CUBA.

HAVANA, MAY 23.-The continuous dry
weather has increased the sugar crop 81 per
cent.
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TEENEssEE BoEDs closed in New York
last evening at Is for both issues.
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TERRE HAUTE. May 23.-Hon. D. w.
voorhees, is at home in the city and will
speak at the Public Square Park on Sat
dayevening. There is very general de
sire to hear him. '
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FRANCE.
The Citizen King.

PARIS, May 23.-Thiers has given per-
mission for the remains of ex-King Louis
Philippe, to be brought from England and
inferred at Dieux, in the Department OF
Emeet TAru 4sAsssA
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The whisky Tax
NEW YORK.
Shakespeare,

NEW YORK, May 23.-The unwilling OF
the statue to Shakespeare in Central Park
took place this afternoon in the presence oil
large crowd of spectators. The presen-
tation of the statue was made by Judge
DAILY. Henry G. Stubbins made remarks
accepting the statute. The Grafton was
delivered by VIM. Cullen Bryant. A
poem, composed by r. 81. Stoddard, was
then read by Edwin Booth. 81
Tricks OF Trade.
The CHstomhouse Inspector last night
seized on board the steamship Moro Castle
$1,000 Havana cigars, which were slowed
away in India rubber bags, ready to be
thrown over board to men in small boats
who were on hand to pick them up. The
owners would not claim them to-day.
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here TO- day has resulted in large msjorities
for the whole Conservative ticket. The
Republicans had no regular ticket, but gen
orally supported independent candidates.
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Cotton Claims,

On motion of Mr.. Price it was ordered
that in the payment of Cotton Claims the
internal revenue tax on cotton shall not be
deducted.
The committee then rose, and the bill as
reported from the Committee Of the Whole
was passed under suspension of the rules.
The House then took recess until 7:30
P. NJ, the evening session to be held for
business of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
In evening session Senate bill granting a
pension of $1,000 year to the widow o.
Admiral Farragut passed.
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Union AND AMERTGA


GoLD is easier IN New York, at 1880
ll3f. or esq 80
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The Keersarge.

On motion of Mr.. Garfield an appropria-
ton of Sl6O,772 was inserted to pay the
officers and crew of the Keersarge by way
of prize money for the destruction of the
Alabama. Also an appropriation of $15, 900
for pneumatic tube between the Capitol
and the Government Printing Office. Also
$250,000 to pay unsettled claims for carry
ing mails in Southern States.
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The Jersey Radicals.

TRENTON, N. j., May 21.-The Repub-
lican State Convention assembled here to-
day. Hon. Thos. d. Van Buren,, of Ber-
gen, was selected permanent President. lie
made strong speech in favor of Grant.
Resolutions were introduced strongly sup
porting the Administration and recommend
ing the nomination of Grant; also approx
ing the acts of Congress in reference to
Amnesty and other acts. Great applause
followed the resolution recommending the
denomination of Grant and Colfax.
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North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., May 23.-The Dem
ocratic District Convention here to-day
nominated for Congress Hon. Thos. S.
Asbe, of Anson county. Ex-GoV. Vance
presided. The attendance was large.
Richmond City Election.
RICHMOND. VA, May 23.-There is
every indication that the municipal election
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West Virginia Radicals.
PhiIadeIphIa Fare.

LOUISVILLE, May 23.-The Louisville,
Cincinnati and Lexington short line and
Jefferson, Madison and Indianapolis rail-
roads have put fare for delegates to the
Philadelphia Convention at SO for the
round trip from this city.
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BALTIMORE, May 23.-The Democratic
State Convention to chose delegates to the
National Democratic Convention, has been
called to meet in this city June 10.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-05-01

We acknowledge the courtesy of the State
Journal in responding so promptly to some
OF our questions OH the tariff question. We
have read its article with somewhat of nd.
miration for its ingenuity. But we must be
allowed to say that, unless we are in error,
that journal has evaded the point which was
at the bottom of all our intcrrogatories. An
impossible bar in the river below Richmond
or a stretch of fifty miles of hauling by
wagons, would put high tariff upon thu
goods brought to Richmond; but We do not
see how either obstruction would add to the
prosperity of the city. However, that Is moi
the point just now. We want TO know whe.
ther if the Confederate States had gained
their independence it would have been wise
for them to have established protective
tariff? Would such measure have proved
beneficial to Virginia as one Of those States ?
OF course such tariff would have had 4
tendency to exclude northern shoes,
hats, etc.
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Few Rocks.


The Life and Times Of The Rcr. John Yes
ley, ~ H., Founder CT the NethodiStS. BY
the Rev. l.. TYERMAS, Author of "Thr
Life and Times ofRey. S. WESLEY, NJ. A.
Gather of the Reys. J. and c. WESLEY. }
with an Appendix by ABEL STEVENS, LID,
in three volumes. Volume III. New
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The third volume of this work is received
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CRIT: 4 Story of australian Life. BY g.
l.. FARJEoS, Author of Joshua Marvel
"Blade-o'-Gras>," &c. New York: liar.
PER 4 BRoTuERs.
The author of this book is a man of &c.
MUS and Il very graceful writer. He is bet
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his is, we doubt not, one of interest.
For sale by WEST, JoussroN & Co.
Sermons by the Reu. T. De WIT Talln1aqe,
Author Of "Crumbs Swept Up" The
denominations of Modern Society," etc. De
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Parson TALLMAGE is one of the big guns of
Gotham and its vicinity, and is said to preach
to three thousand people OH a Sunday.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co. and by
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TAYLOR.
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We publish the following communication
from one Of our leading merchants. The
Central Committee can consider his sugges.
ton. We do not know whether it is pract;.
cable. If the Convention sits at night, it
will probably be compelled to sit more than
one night:
10 The City Central Committee:
The hour appointed for the Nominating
Convention to meet mt the Exchange Hotel
is 10 A. NJ. the day after the ward meetings.
Now, gentlemen, would 7:30 7. NJ. not be a
better hour?
The business men Of this city are alive to
the importance of having the right man in
the right place, and it is possible that a large
number Of merchants and other professional
men will be elected to the Convention. In
view of this fact, it appears to me that the
hour named by your committee will force 4
large number Of merchants to be absent, as
business must be attended. Nothing can be
lost by: changing the hour from 10 \. NJ. to
1880 p. NJ, and thus secure full attendance
of active business men, and not allow pro.
fessional politicians to manage this important
meeting. CITIZEN,