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, 1872-12-15

NEW YoRE Dec. IA rumor WAS current,
yesterday, that q settlement Of the claim OF
81, 100000 Of the Atlantic d Great Western Rail
road Company against the Erie Company had
been made, but had not been confirmed by the
authorized parties.
CAIRO, Ill, Dec. 14-The last rail On the Cairo
l. Vincennes RAILROAD was laid On Thursday
night, and yesterday the first through train from
Vincennes came over the road, arriving in this
+. aty at II o'clock last night. General Winslow,
he chief contractor, WAS on board, and to-day
lecelVed from the County Of Alexander and the
City Of Cairo their bonds for 995, 900. He re-
csived the same amount, also, from Pulaski
County. This road is 157 miles in length, and
has been built in less than ten months. An ex-
cnrsHon train from Vincennes, with General
Burn side, the President Of the company, and
othe,. officers, as well as invited guests from all
points on the road, will arrive IN this city on
MONDAY evening next, and will be rendered
grand banquet by the city authorities, at the st.
Charles Hotel. This will be 3 notable occasion.
Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
DUBUQUE, Dec. l4.-The winter bridge Of the
Milw: .ukee d st. Paul Railroad, over the MRBiB-
sippi at Lacrosse, WAS finished to-day, connect
ing tElat road with the Chicago, Dubuque Min
nesot', Railroad, whose track they will use to
the function of the Minnesota Southern Rail-
road, thereby enabling them to at once COM
neuo, receiving and delivering freight and pas
sangars to that road.
, 1872-12-15
ANN OUNcEMENTS.

The Phoenix Qua4 1rille Club will give calico
party at KIare,s Hall No. 10 North Clark street,
on Tuesday evening. next
n1iss Alexander de- 'ivers her lecture On the
macmillan beauties of u, rmonlsm and The polyga-
mic system, at the Acaa emy Of Music. this even
ing.
The next soiree Of tn Moonlight Quadril}e
ner of Twelfth and Waller. streets. AL who en-
Joy pleasant dance should attend.
The Caledonian Rifles will give another socisA
party On Wednesday evening", En- No. 68 West
Lake street, which they e<pec. to make the best
Jet given.
The Cambrian Literary Society will give the
next Of their dime series OF entertain ments on
Tuesday evening, at their loom, corner Of .iadl-
son and Green Streets
The next entertainment IN, Ter the am pices OF
the Oak Park Literary Society" will be iven on
Monday evening. by Professor Booth, ssisted
By the choir Of The Third Presbyterian hurch-
The Woman's Aid Association is now pr spared
to furnish teachers, housekeepers, clerks, copy
lists, sewing girls servants, and Tasa alng omen ~
to persons in need Of help. Their rIoEns are AZ
No 81 Randolph street.
sacred concert will be given this evening in
st. Mary's Church, corner Of Wabash aVe1 qa
and Eldridge court, By the choir Of the c3au4 a,
and for the benefit thereof. The choir Is sa&t ITO
BE- one Of the best in the West.
ssThe Va1or and Humor Of Our Race" is sha
subject Of lecture by Rev. Father Sheehy, OF
Limerick, at the Halsted Street Opera House.,
on Monday evening, Dec. 81. The lecture is TO-.
be delivered by special request, the names OF:
eight Aldermen and about thirty other gentle
men are appended to the letter requesting the
reverend gentleman to deliver his lecture
The Union Park Congregational Church will
be the theatre Of performance by the young:
ladies and gentlemen Of the Society," OF pisee
talented dramatic critic Of the Times. The piece
is entitled "Woman's Congress 100 Years,
Hence" aud will be played Dec, 26 aud 81. Mr..
Ferris dramatic experience in hesVy tragedy
qualify him for the position Of stage manager
The second annual ball in aid Of the Chicago.
homeopathic Hospital viii OCCUR on Friday
evening, at Marines Hall, corner OF Twenty
second street and Indiana avenue. This Isl
among the most deserving Of charitie99, and the;
object alone should attract numbers. It is to bes
an eminently fashionable affair, and is already
the topic Of conversation among the elate- Tho
names Of the Committee OF Arrangements are
those of some Of the most distinguished ladies'
and gentlemen in the city.
, 1872-12-15

REronrs FOR THE BENEFIT or COMMERCE,
WASHINGTON, D. G.. Dec. 14.-Probabilities-
For the Northwest and upper lake region, thence
to Arkansas and Kentucky, rising barometers,
temperature and southwesterly to uorthwesterly
winds. In Tennessee and the Gulf States de-
creasing pressures. Houthwesterly winds veering
to northwesterly, with occasional rain,
high temperatures, diminishing on Saturday
night. In the Gulf States, generally clear and
warmer weather, with failing baron1eters and
southwester1y winds. In the lower lake and
Canadian region, southwesterly winds, threat.
ening weather and high temperatures, followed
westerly winds, partly cloudy weather, high
temperatures, and diminishing pressures.
After the 18th instant, the display Of warning
signals at lake ports will be suspended for the
winter.
Cautionary signals continue at Duluth, Mil
wankee, Grand Haven, Chicago, Detroit, Toledo,
and Cleveland.
, 1872-12-15
NEW YORK.

Eather RurIse VS.. Eroude-The Mutual
Life Insurance Conpany-Vhe ftai.
ian Immigrants-Arrcst OF q kond
Eorser-Po4t Office Thieves in Cuss
tody.
speciaz Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
New Yoas, Dec H. Last Words with Mr.
Froude. is the title Of lecture Father Burke
is announced to deliver in Brooklyn next week.
The Trustees and Directors Of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company held secret meeting,
this Afternoon, on matters connected Win the
differences in rates of life insurance Ihe 9TH
GERS Of the Company declined to say a!n3ytmng
about the subject Of conference until some
definite determination had been arrived At. Ono
runor was that tho managers Of the
Company had determined to aassue Issue ponces aes
said that some ot tie Directors we're about
to resign. The meeting adjourned at a:45 p. m.
It is reported that the Company Will not return
to the old rates also, that the Company passed
3 resolution snspending the reduction Of rates
until the further action OF the Board Ih1s L. Il
substantial abandonment Of the reduction. The
action was based upon the representation and
request of over twenty five Insurance. companies,
aud Of numerous policy holders me war
against the reduction Of 20 PEI ce ut mas been
growing decidedly too threatening for the man
ayers to persist in their proposed he;tvy cutting
ITO the Associated Prcss.5
NFw YORK. Dec. 14-Some OF The lately ar
rived italian immigrants appeared On broadway
to-day, and presented most znserab bic spscta-
ele. They are almost destitute; Of csothing and
look starved. The city authorities are some
what alarmed at the arrival Of SO many Of them,
and it is hoped that the officials at Washington
will take steps to prevent furthev Immigration
of such q nature. The Italian Consul in this
cty states that all Of them have pa orts from
their Government, and that there are nc brigands
among them.
ing to forge checks on the Seventh Ward Nation
ii Bank in the name Of John Harper, Jr-
A special agent Of the Postal Departn1 ent ar
rested i've men named Elliott, somer, Klo pskey,
Coden, and Cohen, on the charge Of aving
stole, aince October, about 3 thousand mai bags
from the Post Office in this city. Two theirs
are also to be arrested
Thomas Dunham was arrested, to-day, TO at.
tempting to negotiate bond Of the IS. stas o. o.
$500. Dunhan1 had on his person bonds rex re-
eenting s40, 900, all Of which he admitted VI ere
altered. n
It is understood the Stokes trial viii come@oh
On Wednesday next.
, 1872-12-15

much admired by young ladies: OF young gentle
dainty stuffs is much approved, only 1t is So
dear that Jew can have it.
Polonaises-those garments Of inestimsble
value-are as much in vogue as ever Desrite
all efforts to dsplace them, convenience has, :or
once, triumphed- Many Of them are OF ne
no looping over the hustle. Others are pufed
and punched as much as usual, the chief charsc-
teristic being that they are much scantier than
formerly. They are almost always closed to The
scollaped up both sides Of the front:
and closed halfway down, The notion Of
founcing dress-skirts to the belt behind is aot
popular, as the ruf1es get Unused" by slttng
on them, and give an old look to an otherwise
fresh gown: Perpendicular puf6nga. separated
by large cords, or plain bias-strips, will be fsv-
orite garniture Tor new walking dresses; aAo.
bias-fo1ds, pointed at the upper end, and pi9ed
with soft cord Of the same material. se' on
perpendicularly.
Almost al cloth-cloaks are cut in the double
breasted English walking jacket style, looss in
front, and half fitting behind. These are f.ced
on the right side With broad band Of silk, rom
es to two e4h's and Has two have row. % Il
large s1k-covsred buttons, four on each ide-
These are very becoming, and go everybody
wears them. Velvet cloaks are cut in the Rme
way, and other varieties Of sacks. l havo heard
IlAk o40el4y A1@1eo Meto ~ Aeso ee1tzAa sAI4tlca
OF the o1d-fsshioned circulars but L.ve seen
none Of them as Jet. Velvet garments are uore
trimmed with fur this year than ever befors,-
sea OTTER black otter, seal, silver fox, b1ack fox,
chinchi11a, and royal sables,-than which
nothing can be handsomer. Lace is somewhat
used on valvet cloaks, but it has chiefly given
WaY to furs and embroidery.
The low, round, short Josephine waists haTo
i been shown; but are not likely to be-
widely adopted, since they are uncomfortable,
unbacoming. and really immodest Tho chate-
laine waist, cut over the hips, like some styb OF
the last century, is the thing for full and veil
shaped figures; but one should be very certain
Of possessing such before yanturing on its Wsar-
Bonnets, or what are called by that mueh-
abused name, are perhaps ugier than they hsze
been. They are more worn than hats,-possihy
because Of the difficulty Of keeping on the tow
'ering structures without the aid Of strings
Scarcely any Of them are made wholly OF
one tint; contrasting co1ors and several
shades Of the same line being the
usual modes. Why such h1deous ediices
VI bonnets, no reasoning mind can answer
7 hey are heavy, ungracefnl, unrehned, snd,
mt re than all else, unbecoming,-a fact no wona-
an an afford to ignore. We are not all foolish,
or III tasteful, or unWise, and yet there is very
fair r, JASON to suppose so, while we allow such
absurd styles not oiy place, but the only place,
within ,nr band-boxes. When the Millennium
Of millin> sry arrives, and each happy woman is
enabled To, have q bonnet suited to her fece and
her nocket bo Ok, re shau look back upon the
fojl;es ~ tf>A 'ay with se1f-gratulatory smiles.
and never siei1, for the "good old times.'
FuRBE1ow-
, 1872-12-15

Of the old Mississippi l. Missouri Company,
sH,1a sg0wed up h Rock aon 4ssad as
to so, but subsequently became weak, and de-
c1ined to 1873. The dulness in Wabash at one
time gave way to increased activity, and an ad-
Tancefrom SO to 7215, but later the stock reacted
to 70A, and the activity Bubsided. Early in the
week, Northwestern shares advanced to S8 for
common and 92A for preferred on the declara-
tion Of 314 per cent dividend on both classes,
but later, the advance partially lost, and the
stocks we're quiet. Boston, Hartford It. Eric
was aroused from it's 1ethargy, and ran up from
was almost entirely lost St. Paul common ad-
vanced from So to 5511, and afterwards declined
to 541. Delaware, Lackawanna 4; Western
declined from 9414 to 81 on the passage Of the
dividend. Canton declined from los to 101 :; At
mon, from Ask to 49, and preferred from 551z
to SIX. The fluctuations in the balance OF the
list we're only 35 to per cent, alternately up
and down, and devoid Of particular Significance.
The decline in the general market late in the
but largely due to the fact that the great mass
of operator6 we're on the "long" side,
waiting for some upward wave
to sweep stocks off their hands at higher prices.
At the final close, tho business on the Stock
Exchange was on a very moderate scale in con-
trast with the excitement and activity OF the
previous day.
FOREIGN COMMERCE.
Tho foreign commerce of the port Tor the
week Was as follows: General merchandise I'M
ports, including dry goods, 97,011 ,82S; produce
exports, s. 586, ,084 and specie exports, Sol5 323
Total Tot merchandise imports since Jan. l, $685.,
833.906, against 1851, ,537 last year: Total
exports Of produce, $225, $50, ,047, against S227-
666,581 last year. Total exports Of specie, $685.
08l, 718, against S65, ,502, ,513 last year.
MONEY.
The bank statement is again unfavorable, but
not notably 80. The money market, to-day, open
ed active at to 1-32c, but closed at 6@7. Dis
counts are unchanged at 10t@12.
GOLD AND EXCHANGE.
Foreign Exchange closed dull: Gold declined
from 112366 to 112B in the morning; hut ad-
vanced in the afternoon.
BONDS.
Government Bonds closed quiet and un-
changed, but firm.
Flour closed dull and lower for all grades un=
der 1925. Wheat was held firmly. Spring
strong, and holders Indifferent about self
ing. Winter better, and offered less
freely. The estimate Of the deficit in
England is one hundred million bushels Of
wheat. Pork dull and unsettled; 913.25 bid, and
$3.50 asked, for December on the spot quoted
at 513.75. 4 little extra prime sold ut S11.75,
aud new clear at 817.00. Cut meats in good
demand for fresh hams, and sales include 2000,
Is tbs 1average, at SIC. Bacon, demand for
future active. Long and short clear for jan
uary held at TIC. and 7c bid. Long clear on the
spot 6Hc. Lard dull and rather unsettled.
, 1872-12-15
EDWIN FORESTS WILL.

Special De8patch 70 The Chicago Tri6'tne-
New YORK, Dec. 14.-1t ia announced that in
his will, Edwin Forrest leaves his entire prop
, erty, even his wardrobe and valuable library, to
be used for the foundation Of Home for Dis
: abled Dramatic Artists. Sixty acres of ground,
within the limits Of Philadelphia, have been
made over to the corporation Of that city for the
purpose set forth, and in after years those mem-
.bers Of the dramatic profession whose lives have
not been crowned with successful gains may en-
10y the comforts Of abeautiful home, surrounded
by reminders Of their art. Mr. Forrest said to
"a friend less than month ago, that this project
had been the main object Of his life for thirty
five years, and that he had made ample provis-
ion for carrying it out. It was his desire that
the endowment should be so legally perfect that
there could be no question before the Courts
about the title. Further, he said he wished his
bequest to be so clearly understood that no one
would doubt his motive
, 1872-12-15
POLITICAL.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 14.-Genera1 ". +. Smith.
United States Army, and Iieutenants Hays and
King, of General Emory's staff Of infantry, this
morning went to the State Arsenal held by War
moths State Militia, stating that they had in
structions from Washington to take charge.
The militia at once surrendered the property
and vacated the premises. The officers retained
their side-ar1ns, which we're personal property
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Despatches were re-
ceived at the War Department to-day, from
forces at New Orleans, saying that: upon the de-
mand being made for the surrender Of the arse-
nal and Dispersion Of the armed forces, the
arsenal vas promptly turned over to the State
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 14.-The Mechanics In
stitute Legislative Board Of Managers, to-day,
submitted articles OF impeachment against Gov
ernor Warmoth.
The following is synopsis:
First-The Unconstitutional and unlawful
ejectment OF E. Bowie from the Office Of Secre-
tary of state.
Second Appointing in April, 1870, for Tax
Collector OF the Parish Of Tangipahon, john
Office by the Senate.
Third Commissioning Ogden rs Attorney
General, Harper as Sheriff, and Elmore us
Judge Of the Eighth District Court, when no
legal returns had been made by the legal return
ing officers, and conspiring with them to forci-
bly, and Illegally put out Of office Dibble, Judge
of the Eighth District Court also, commission
ing other Judges and officers when no legal re-
turns had been made by legally returning Off
GERS.
Fourth-Otfering bribe OF 550,000 and the
dispensahon Of patronage to Lieutenant Gov
ernor Pinchback If he would organize the Senate
to suit the purposes Of the accused.
Fifth-Procuring fraudulent registration at
the last election in different parts of the State.
Sixth--O1ering to R. A. Catlin, State Super
visor Of Elections, in the Parish OF ST. Charles,
z bribe in the form OF an appointment as a
State Tax Collector if he would make fraudu-
lent return OF the election in said parish.
nor after he WAS notified that no was i'm
peached, in derogation Of the respect duo to the
General Assembly, and putting the peace of the
State in jeopardy.
The Board reserve their right to reply to the
Governors aIiswer, and offer testimony and in
troduce other articles.
4 bill WAS passed authorizing warrants for
S25,000 to defray the expenses OF the General
Assembly. These warrants are made receivable
for taxes, etc.
Senator KeIogg's friends contradict the re-
port autographed hence by special correspondents
that his life has been threatened, and that he
does not go upon the streets unattended.
LITTLE RocK, Ark, Dec. 14.-The United
States troops stationed at the arsenal in this
city, two companies, have been ordered to New
Orleans. It is understood that the Fourth
Rogir1ent Of Infantry takes their place.
THE ALABAMA SETTLEMENT.
MONTGOMERY, Als,, Dec. 1.-THE Legislatures,
Cap itol and Court House, have agreed to the
con promise Of Attorney General Williams.
'Th:oy will meet to-day.
, 1872-12-15
WALL STREET.

Review of the Money, Gold, Eond,
Stock, and Provision Markets for
the Week Ending Dec. ID.
Special Despateh to The Chicago Tribune.
New YoRK, Dec. 14.-During the past week
the money market has been mainly stringent,
and the bulk Of the borrowing On call has been
at gold to 1872. The Treasury sale Of ono
million gold, and it's failure to buy bonds, worked
against borrowers. In the stock market, the
ownership Of speculative securities has been
largely concentrated Of late in the weaker class
OF operators. and there has been more
competition for money on call. The
heavy decline in somo securities during
the week caused more or less shifting of loans,
and induced greater security into the standing
Of borrowers Some stocks which ductuate wildly
on the Stock Exchange are now, to considerable
extent, excluded from collaterals, and this tends
to aggravate the financial situation. In addition
to this money always works close hero at this
time Of the year.
The discount market has been close and un-
settled.
Foreign exchanges have improved, and bank
ers gradually advanced tho rates for sterling, in
consequence Of the growing scarcity Of CONNER
cia1 bills
During the week the gold speculation has been
on the reduction of the Bank of England rate
and the improved condition Of affairs at London.
The stock market has been irregular and very
eccentric, with some wide and violent nuctua-
tions in q few shares. The features Of the week
has been Pacific Mail, which rapidly declined
from soH to 7o2S, q fall Of 93S per cent, due to
the continued loss Of it's steamers. Panama
shares have moved directly in sympathy with
Pacific Hail, declining from 1876 to 124, fall Of
Il points, with htful rallies in late dealings
The Hannibal d st. Joseph shares, after long
period Of dulness, have suddenly loomed up
prominently common rising from 34SS6 to49556 and
preferred from IS to II. This advance Of Is to
greatly increased the dealings. The extreme ad-
vance was not fully sustained at the close, and
the excitement subsidized. Rock Island ductuated
widely, advancing to ia early in the week, and
declining to 109I. The final depression in this
stock was based on the ruInors Of new issue.
, 1872-12-15

NASHVILLE Dec. 14.-The Tennessee code pro-
Under % tl,a law manv Nashville beer-sellora were
indicted. by the Criminal Court Of this county.
Atestcas Of Weitmuller Us. the State, WAS argued
on appe.l in the Supreme Court, several days
ago, BY John Rham and John Lawrence of the
Nashville Bar, for plaintiffs and Attorney Gen
e1al Heiskel for the State. The Court, Judge
Nicholson, rendered q decision to-day, stating
that there is difference between spirituous and
fermented Enuors, and declaring that the State
did not prohibit the sale of wine and beer, they
being fermented liquors. The decision gives
general satisfaction to our German citizens.
, 1872-12-15
SPAIN.

MADRID, Dec 14.-President Gorilla yesterday
announced, in the Cortes, that subscriptions to
the new loan Of 25o, 900 900 pesas, opened on the
18th instant, were three times greater than tho
sum required.
A bill WAS introduced in the Cortes, yesterday.
providing universal compulsory military Ser
yices.
MADRID, Dec. 1.-THE Gdceta (oficiaD to-
day publishes O. royal decree establishing q
municipal organization for the colony of Porto
Rico Some Journals protest against this action
of the Crown
, 1872-12-15
GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON, Dec. 14.-The report which was cur
rent Of the intended railroad strikes on the I'd
Of January is unfounded.
Marine disasters, attended with losses Of life,
caused by the late gales, continue to bo reported.
The steamer Charente, of the regular Line be-
tween Hull and Dunkirk, WAS lost while en- route
to the latter port and fourteen persons were
drowned. The ship Radnagore, from Quebec
for High Bridge, became unmanageable, and
WAS abandoned. seven persons were washed
overheard, and petished.
, 1872-12-15

New YonK4 Dec. 14.-The proprietors Of the
Fifth Avenue Hotel publish q card saying that
they will bear al the costs of the funerals Of the
victims of the Late fire, and will reimburse the
relatives Of the girls for the expenses that they
have incurred
The funeral Of eight Of the victims Of the late
fire in the Fifth Avenue Hotel took place this
morning from the Church Of st. Francis Xavier.
bore no inscriptions. The remains we're removed
to Calvary Cemetery for intarment.
, 1872-12-15
Great foundations in France---
The Town of Nantes
Under Water.
Probable Effect Of Bismarck's
Withdrawal from the
Prussian Council,
Anincted Debate in the French Assem-
bly,, Yesterday.
FRANCE.

FRANCE.
PARIS, Dec 14.-Iu the Assembly, to-day, II.
Duval asserted that the petitions which were
being brought forward for the dissolution of
the Assembly we're irregularly signed, and were
evidently the work Of agltators.
II. Gambotta denied this assertion, and said
the country had given manifestations Of its
dissent from the policy Of the Assembly by re-
turning the Republican candidates Of the recent
elections. The crisis just passed rendered the
peoples desire for dissolution Of the Assembly
universal and invincible, He would refnte these
calumnles upon his party. He defed the Mon
archlsts to establsh a monarchy, declaring that
neither would q King accept nor the people
ratify. Here II. Ganbetta was paasionately in
terrupted from the Right.
n. .dAudiffret Pasquier followed with a
speech violently attacking the Radicals. He de-
clared that the horrors Of tho rule Of tic
Commune in Paris we're the fruits Of tho ap-
plication OF their principles of government.
The debate was adjourned, to be resumed at 8
O'Clock this morning.
Pans, Dec IA despatch from Nantes re-
ports that the River Loire has overfloWed and
the adjacent country is Hooded. The quays in
water, presenting fearful spectacle. Tho Gus
tom House and all the business houses in the
flooded section are closed. Great destruction Of
property is apprehended. The railways are
covered with water and travel is interrupted.
PAn1s, Dec. 14.-Hoayy rains in the Northeast
ern Department have swollen the streams to an
unusual height Several of them have overAowed,
Lille is flooded and has been abandoned. Many
OF the factories are closed. Several bridges arc
entirely submerged, and in the adjacent country
the crops are destroyed
, 1872-12-15

LIVERPOOL, Dec IA IL q. m.-F Flour, 500.
wheat-Winter lis 1od; Spring, us@us Cd; White,
12s@12s Id Club rs 6d@1as. Corn, 2as 6d@2as Sd.
Pork, 70s. Lard, 38s 3D.
L1vEnPoo1. Dec. AL p. m.-Markets unchanged.
LosDox; Dec. 1+3 p. m.-Consos, money, o1I@
91a<; account 9l7f; 52os OF 65, 915 52os oi ST. 81;
lO-9os, 88K; new IS, 894. Erie, 425i.
Paris, Dec. 14.-Rentes, 54f SOC.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 14-Cotton quiet and steady;
1ndd1ing upland, lo5<d; Orleans, 1od. Sales 900
Breadstufs-Red winter wheat, lis 1od. 6lou-
30s. Corn, 28s 6dG2ss Sd.
Cheese and bacon unchanged Tallow. -,