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The sun., 1872-08-01

From the figures given in a recent report
Of the Auditor Of Illinois 1t appears that the ac-
tual loss of property destroyed by the great CHI
cago fire amounted 10 over SlOO,OJ00JO. The
total amount Of risks held by insurance COM
panles In the burnt district was SlO0,235,sSo or
this risk the loss, including ilS0,00O resisted
claims, was ig6,553,!0. But the aggrc gate paid
up capital and surplus Of all the companies that
had taken these risks did not amount to within
a million and a half dollars OF the total loss
which was Insured. II Is estimated that the in
surancc companies have paid, or eventually
viii pay, S5i,OooOOO to owners OF property de-
stroyed 10y the fire but th, money Is not pro-
portionately divided among the insured, a.
some held policies In solvent companies while
others had relied ON insurance companies which
paid little or nothing.
The sun., 1872-08-01

from ne NOftt,
Secretary Robeson can find time 10 pny
out $4,000 Of the public money, without war
rant OF law, 10 private claimants, but no time to
prepare expeditions Of tho highest value to our
Interests and 20 our reputation.
The sun., 1872-08-01

While the price OF coal has nearly
doubled within the past year In England We
are still favored with fall In prices OF this
necessary article. Al an auction sale yesterday
Of l9O,O0 tons Scranton coal, stove coal sold a.
low as S3.oj per ton.
The sun., 1872-08-01

Bovery ThCntrc s.fltss' hrl., iui VAR.
Oiy mpic Thcatrc-o.t We.
union square Theatre n lst Pa w.
Mnllnck's Thcrtrc Lydia 1ho1l5a Ia.l..
" oOd's Museum kt Mt..s
The sun., 1872-08-01

From thc report Of the proceedings at
Apo,'o Hall lat nitht 10 seems evident that
there ia somo foundation for che report that
senator BRilN h cuJc'orlng 10 carry out
SOM, uran-cmcnt with me GRtNr Republicans
to- turn tAat o.-aui,'ti"n over t' t.c control of
Oh, Custom uut-c Ring Tor the fall election.
it also e,t4rrt that In this uni,uak 1g he
vii mot taNo tue support of The Chairman the
Hon ~. ~. Wl,SuN'i, nor OF many other uf its
sdlus member.
The sun., 1872-08-01

A respected correspondent desires TO
know whether the President can be elected Tor
more shan two terms. Certainly; hc can be
elected for any number Of terms. There IS NO
constitutional restriction on the subject; and
If Gen. GRANT Is now success ful there Is no rca-
son why ho should not continue to be reelected
as long as he lives. Indeed, all the reasons
which are ur,cd for him now tend 10 show that
he ought to he President for life.
The sun., 1872-08-01

The Californians, who are very prompt
to engage in any enterprise which promises
large returns, would lId II worth tho.r while to
give spurto grass trial among tNeir agricultural
experiments. This grass is lrsciy uscd in the
manufacture Of pHpcr, and is wen adapted for
that purpose. Il f. .Hd That Great britain
paid million sterling last year for sparto gra IS
imported into that country, ANA It has been
used TO con3idcrlble oXfent In the United
Statcs, Tho grass isanatiyc Of the shore, OF the
Mediterranean and of the northern coast Of
Africa, IL has not bcnn known 10 grow to any
advantage north of spain, from which most of
the exports are made, There can hcliitle doubt
that It would thrive in southern California aud
in the Atlanti, Southern states, It's botanical
name is LVUtpm SpdHuH liza introduction as an
agricultural product In the United States would
be bench iai to the farmers, and help 20 redIcc
the price Of paper; both desirable ends.
The sun., 1872-08-01

one of the most prosperous mining CONF
nunitics lu the world Is at Cannc'tl0, rcrry
county, Iuoiaul. For thirty years coal mining
has been the leading branch Of industry at tlat
point and during all that time the miners a. n
class have constantly increased In numbers,
prosperity, and social importance. The rcll-
tons between the miners aud the owners ~ the
mines have usually been harmonious, and IL has
been very rarely that the trade has been inter
rur:ed BY disa.recmcnts between them. one
great cause oi thc excellent relations which Ia
tai. instance have existed between the eulpl Iy-
crs and employed IS that the mining company
has always oF,r i strong Inducements fut
miners TO become owners II thcr homes. They
are. nearly all Of them, owucr- Of real estate,
their children hll the school houses, and the
miners Themselves become county commissions
err, township trustees, and creditaily hil other
Offices. The consequence is they all feel an In
tcrest In the common prosperity Of the cummu-
nifty, and lind no difficulty IN agreeing with em-
ploycrs who are animated by the mot just and
liberal sentiments toward them.
The sun., 1872-08-01
now JUDGE BARNARD cor OUT OF A rlGnr
PLACE.

A. tle tim" OF the proceedings before Mr. Haskell
= fefoe ust after tht Ere pe0pc had grated u New
Je'"k had read the proceedings 10 the pupcrf, aud
Thought they were Gerpgatory 60 The dignity Ut Judicial
proceedings sAd 81 u dLDEc barnard, aud hr THEN
sad lac meyer bad any difficulty iu getting out Of ts,t
pace, ami Rddud Once Whilc | was holding criminal
tom fellow h1dhceu convicted of grand larceny. III
was brought ~ for seutenCc aud was ysked as usual
hhy sentence should not Oe pronounced upon hu. The
r.oner rPlsd by sayipg that be olgnt not he SEN
b. meant hy that. lie said that every dollar h. mad
stolen had been applied 10 the support OF Judge ar
Homan,t nsIne which the prisoner gay and adaed that
the woman was IN court, Judge BaTdard called the
woman mp 70 The Stand and had her sH Orn lie asked
her II What the man hgd said was true she said Il was
The sun., 1872-08-01

IIt dWWgta UI NITVW, NNI0U U'.i3'm0WNIN
Judge Allen not NOting-to .,'Nriude N" tcsu-
muny, and Mr, Beach Withdrew the question.
bn further cross -cNaiuinauun Mr. Clark uC-
u"w'ed-cd That iho sr' urities OF the road might
Judge ihrnud's orders, that Cpuate.s had ap-
pulutrd "a committee to inquire into the ad,uin-
i-tutlon ot the road, anl That that committee
returned report.
Mr. rearh called Il whltewoshing rcr1rt
Mr. Clark wshed Mr. Beach To- urdo,etand
uIt chat was his lhrtCh'0 expression. lie did
mot assent to- IT,
The sun., 1872-08-01

Noah Davis, United States District Attorney
f.r tAc southern District ~ New York, va,
csiiod. Mr.. Davis testified
llavc been District Attorney FOR the Southern District
OF h,N iur. furtN y,fr. ll.Nt r.tI Iu.I.,Hu i.
pea's one year Have known Judge Barnard hrtNteu
t'l fft. on L.t tcIlIi..tl wish llIuI aI
Was uuIt .u tItA.t. hDla CuurI NtW AuIh lu tlH
month of AVtl, i-cs courts wcrc then held 20 the
hrHvuH luIldnr, before me turuty court Uo.ur
heoaWn hl table. ihc Judr.s a. trr supreme cont
had Iu'" 'lNwhcr7 a. ihet t'm vas asevst 1ltd
o. SO l.tu u4t room, and frequently tlW Judge IaI.
uatd i'..H. hDd conversation WIN him. under.
stood 10 'u ttt.r tu his action aa supreme Court
Judge, Judge barnard stated substantially Al utst
that hc never had any trouble in getting ont OF tight
The New York herald., 1872-11-18
OBITUARY.
Alexa nder C. DufY-Gorlon.

Sir Alexander Cornewall Duf-GOrdon, gentle
man well known in European society, has just died
In England. He was Commissioner OF Inland
Revenue OF Great britain. Sir Alexander was the
eldest son OF the late Sir william Dul-Gordon,
cadet OF the House Of Aberdeen. His mother was
q daughter Of the late Sir George Cornewal, M. p.
He was born in the year 1911, and succeeded to his
fathers title In 1929 lie was for many years
clerk in the Treasury, and acted as private secre-
tary to at least one Chancellor OF the Exchequer.
He became senior clerk in the Treasury In 1854,
and Commissioner of Inland Revenue in 1856; he
was also Assistant Gentleman Usher OF the Privy
Chamber to Her Majesty Queen Victoria. Lady
name Of Miss Lucy Austin, as the author OF several
clever and entertaining works including "The
French in Algiers," and as the translator OF
OF Ranke's "Ferdinand and Mdximilian." The title
passes to the late baronets only son. Maurice, who
was born In the year 1S49.
The New York herald., 1872-11-18
name Of God, tho pastor said, he bade us to arm

name Of God, the pastor said, no bade us 10 arm
against them.
state or the market When the merchant took up
his paper In the morning he did not FIRST look over
tho marriages and deaths or editorials but at the
prices current. We should be just as alert In look
Ing at the spiritual markets, and know whether
Gods cause on the earth was going up or down
No man could AFFORD to be independent of the gem
era state Of morals and religion in the community.
The cause OF God was advancing; all nations
were bidding for this Gospel Other values may
have depression. You might buy Michigan Central,
perhaps, ior l25 and 1t might drop to 12o; you
might buy Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago for
70 and 1t might drop to SS. And you might be
ruined. But this Gospel would always advance.
sometimes the governments came on the marts Of
business and upset
THE GOLD GAMBLERS
and vtndicated justice and the right OF the people
me Lord God Almighty was the mighuest OF
nnanclers, and He would scatter to the four winds
All the pl0tters OF iniquity, and would vindicate
his government and make His children the princes
, The wise merchant was careful to get q
profit out OF everything that passed through his
hands-from all sorrows, all perpe xties, all rela-
tions. He would take these harrows and furnaces
Of trouble and they would be profit to him. Mr..
Talmage prayed that whatever trial, bereavement
reap from 1t tarin that would make US richer
while we lived on earth and throagh all eternity.
The wise spiritual merchant would not take any
unnecessary risks. The man who made no prepa-
ration for eternity ran ten thousand risks every
day OF his life: There was no risk for tnat soul that
was In Christ's Keeping All other banks might
laiFand all other securities prove worthless. but
hong after all earthly treasures had become worth
less Heaven would declare its dividend Long alter
THE LAST STOCK EXCHANGE
mao been disbanded Its foundation would stand
sure. "Oh!n said Mr.. Talmage, III you have made
the spiritual Investment congratulate you.
The New York herald., 1872-11-18

be enforced, and its reason should commend itself
to every thinking person. In the event OF great
conffagrati0n like that OF Boston occurring In this
city 1t would be OF invaluable service II the depart
ments were under one head Con us.on would DC
prevented and much more enective service rem
dered. Tnen there Is the question OF reducing sala-
ries and the question Of o change In the Police
justices, both OF which, In my opinion, Will be
pressed In new charter
THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR TO BE TEN THOUSAND
and OF the Aldermen e. coo EACH The salary OF .ne
cut down to $4,000 by the Legislature when the
bill when up to Albany, and the latter figure VIII
probably be adhered to.
REreKrEEIAre there any other features that will
Mr.. SfRRNE-There is the question Of cumulative
voting which win think come up in another form.
think the best feature. ! do not agree with Gov
vernon Holman that the principle OF cumulative
voting is unconstitutional Examined the , ausnSriI
could not be convinced OF its uncOnsitutionality.
1t Is. o principle that IS sure to come, sooner or
must be represented and their rights protected.
The present system OF representation ~
gross Injustice no matter what way You look
at it. For instance the minority OF TIE share
holders OF bank have as good right to represen.
tation as the majority, but yet they are deprived
In the event OF close election occurring, In which
the number OF votes cast would be only few hun
dred, 1t seems to me great hardship that the ~,
defeated party should have no representation. VI
all things minority representation would be the
thing for New York.
1T WOULD KILL THE CITY RoUGHs
who are always willing TO sell their votes and SER
vices to the best bidder. There would be no ne
cessity for employing them II the minority would
get a show, and l think In the new charter
cumulative voting will be introduced for
this very reason. / cannot what
effect the arguments OF the Governor may
have had on the minds Of some Of the MEMBERS
but In my own they had none whatever. am con-
WINGED that the principle is entirely constitutional
and that 1t will eventually become law
RECOMMENDATION you think We Will have char
ter?
Mr.. STERNE-I do, but more can be told in few
days. when the Committee has determined what 1t
shall do ;but know that future legislation for the
city is being sincerely considered.
Thanking Mr. Sterne lor his courteous treatment
the reporter withdrew, satisfied that the Commit.
tee OF Seventy has not concluded It's labors ana
that new charter Will be prepared.
The New York herald., 1872-11-18
WILLIAM Il. sEWARD,S WILL.
The Deceased Statcsman's Name Signed
for the Last Time.

The Deceased Statcsman's Name Signed
for the Last Time.
The following is copy OF the last will and testa-
ment OF the late William H. Seward, made from
the original. The will is in the handwriting of the
testator. He signed, folded and placed 1t in an
envelope, and wrote his name on the envelope, and
never signed his name after that. The witness,
W. L. Freeman, is or was barber in Washington,
and colored man. -
The will reads a. iolI6ws:-
IN the name Of God, Amen,
], william II. Seward, OF Auburn, do make, or
daIn publish and declare this my last will and tes-
Frst-I devise, grant and bequeath in fee simple
In equal shares to my three sons, Augustus, Fred
erick ana william, the house and real estate in
Auburn in which dwell.
sTan gil my
and my adopted daughter, olive r. Risley, daughter
Of my old friend, Harrison A. Risley
Third-I appoint my son, William II. Seward, and
my adopted daughter the said olive, executor and
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the
said testator, William II. Seward, as and for his
last will and testament, in the presence OF and
presence of him and Of each other have subscribed
our names as witnesses at Pekin. In China, this
'th day Of November 1870 JOHN RODGERS
Rear Admiral United States Navy, l,42l K street,
Washington, d. G. w. X. WHEELER,
Lieutenant Commander United States Navy,
Delhi, n. Y. w. L. FREEMAN,
2,0l5 II street, Washington, d. G.
A true copy.
by certify that have compared the foregoing copy
Of the last will and testament Of William II. Seward,
late OF Auburn N. Y, deceased, and or the en-
now remaining in this oflce, and the same are cor
rect transcripts thcrefrom, and OF the whole of
said original.
In testimony whereof we have caused the seal OF
office OF our said Surrogate to be hereunto
anixed. Witness, John r. M. Davie, Surrogate OF
our said county, at Auburn, this 10Th day OF NO
vember, A. ID. 1872.
1T. NJ. DAyIE, Surrogate
The New York herald., 1872-11-18

With one codic, the will OF the late Charles
Lever Harry Lorrequer), who died at Trieste on
the 1st OF June, has been proved at the principal
registry, London, by Mr.. John George Adair and
Mr.. Philip Rose, the executors The personal
property is sworn under four thousand
pounds. The will Is dated July ], 1866,
and the codicl May IA, 1870. The tes.
tator writes that his youngest daughter, Sidney,
Is amply provided for by her marriage settlement
and that his daughter Kate, the wife Of Mr.. Bowes
watson, will ultimately, under the provisions OF
the settlement executed on her marriage, come
into the possession OF an adequate income, and
he, therefore, gives the whole OF his property in.
Guiding his policies in the Globe and Guardian In
surance ohces to his executors upon trust In tho
first place to pay his debts funeral and testanen.
tary expenses then to set apart s1 00o and to pay
the interest to his daughter Kate until she shall,
under her marriage settlement, come into the In
come OF the property therein settled upon her,
alter which event the f1,O0O Is to fall iuto his
residuary estate. The annual income OF his resid-
uary estate Is directed by tesator to be paid 10 MS
unmarried daughter, Julia, for her lie, ana at her
decease the capital is to go to such persons and l
such manner as she shall BY her last wiu and
testament direct.
The New York herald., 1872-11-18
STATEN ISLAND.

Ceremonies Mt the Opening Of the Cal.
vary Presbyterian Church, West New
Brighton, 8. I.-Sermon by the Rev.
DIR. James s. Evans.
The organization and dedication OF the Calvary
Presbyterian church Of Staten Island took place
yesterday at halfpast three O'Clock p NJ, In their
newly erected chapel, corner Of Bement and Cas-
tleton avenues. West New Brighton. The building
Ii q small one, but neatly got up in the modern
style Of Gothic architecture The site is elevated
and in the centre Of some Of the handsomest villas
OF New Brighton.
TUE ORDER OF EXERCISES
opened by the singing OF the hymn
Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city OF our God.
Then came the reading of the Scriptures, followed
by special prayer for the occasion, after which
the Rev. DR.. Evans preached an appropriate sermon
to his numerous and apparently intelligent congrc.
cation. The reverend doctor chose his text from
Timothy t., 3-15. "The church which is the church
of the living God the pillar and ground Of truth,n
The reverend preacher commenced by saying that
wnen God created man He entered into covenant
Of life with him on condition Of perfect obedience
and this perfect obedience He demanded Of him by
requesting his conformity to the mandates which
He had commanded him to observe. He had given
His commandments on Mount Sinai through the in
strumentality Of His servant Moses When He sent
ais divine Son upon earth for the redemption Of
the world He saw
THE NECESSITY OF A TEACHING CHURCH.
which should be called into existence BY the God
man and perpetuated by His apostles. The Church
which has been handed down TO us without charge
or warning Is the Kingdom OF grace upon earth,
che blessings and dement's of which we are ali
equally destined to share. The Church OF God is
designated under various appellations in Scrip
ture, metaphorical and otherwise. In one place it
Is termed Gods holy vineyard, His garden and His
portion; in another, His Inheritance His family
and His temple. The reverend preacher then went
on to show the government, order and efficiency OF
the Church. as we'll as its spirituality, which, as
revealed In the New Testament. Is known to
receive its name from the Presbytery OF olden
times, the same which he claimed to be Prcsby-
terian anc eminently ap0stolical
The Church, as spiritual body, consists not of
nm impenitent, but regenerated body, the true
manlness Of which are the chosen of God. This
sne preacher Illustrated " quotations In reference
10 inc ngh priesthood In the old law, as given in
t1e iiVes OF Abraham and Melchisedech He then
read iony series OF instructions to the congrega
TON, warning them OF the obligations they were
unuer 70 sustain the Church and listen TO its teach
mgs, aitef which statement oil the proceedings
OF tne fresDytcry was read by Rev. Dr. John B.
wells, ~ the conclusion OF which the
ORDINATION OF ELDERS AND DEACoNs
was administered by Rev. DIR. j. Il. Rockwell. The
services Terminated WITH the recital of a PRAYER
and the singing OF hymn and the doxology.
The New York herald., 1872-11-18
Richard de In Sa aussayc.

General Richard de 10 Sausage, Of the Spanish
Army, expired recently in France and was buried
q few days since at Montmartre. He was very dis
tinguished commander, and greatly respected as
an accomplished and chivalrous gentleman. The
General had just lately returned to France from
visit to Ireland his native country. and sunk after
after q few days illness. None OF his family nor
friends were In Paris and his body followed to
the place Of interment by the gentlemen OF @
Spanish Embassy. NJ Olozaga, the Ambassador,
delivered u touching discourse over the grave.
General de 10 Sausage was Drotner or tne late
Chief Justice of Bombay, Sir Matthew X. Sausse,
q. c., who was well known once and highly re-.
spected on the Leinster Circuit IN Ireland.
The New York herald., 1872-11-18
Edward O,Earrell.

Edward OFarrell, an eminent member Of the
Irish press has been carried from life by sudden
attack of Illness Mr.. O'Farrel was the founder
and proprietor of the sligo Champion newspaper,
and his articles are still quoted models ofreaned
style and clear argument. For forty-1ve years he
was connected with the press, and during all that
time enjoyed intercourse with the leaders OF irish
political opinion. He knew every one ofany public
note in the United Kingdom, and was esteemc..
and respected by every one to whom he himself
was known. Notwithstanding the great variety OK
his writings he never published sentence which
in aftertime as he said, he wished had been un-
written. -t.-s, .'1s,. .---.~ "yr-r. x.S-
The New York herald., 1872-11-18
Lord KfnlOch.

Lord Kinloch, one Of the Judges in the First
division Of the Court OF Sessions, Edinburgh Scot
land has just died in North Britain. Ills Lordshp
had been in inirm health for some time. and went
to stay at trigge, Jedburg. where his death
took place somewhat suddenly. He was called to
the bar IN 1924 and raised to the bench In 1858.
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-04-13
;. ARIZONA SENTINEL.
Saturday. April l:s. 1872.
District Court.

JUDGE I. REAVIS, PRESIBING.
 Court met on Monday, and dur ing the week transacted business as follows:
 Territory vs. Seer; assault with a deadly weapon-Released on bail in the sum of &:J00.
 The Court then adjourned to meet on the first Monday in July.
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-04-13
Interview Between Gen. Howard
 and puscual, the Yuma Chief.

ana PuScual, the Yuma Chlef.
 Having received a special invi- tafion to accompany Gen, Howard on his visit to the Yuma Chief, on a reservation about three miles beyond Fort Yuma, last Monday morning, and being unable to do so, we sent a special reporter for the SENTINEL, who took notes as follows:
 Gen. Howard-The President sent me here to see you and the Numas. 1 got Gen. Meig's letter at Washington, and I came here to do what he recommended. I came to-day to see what your peo- pie want.
 Pascual, by interpreter-That is a question l cannot answer. The Indians are not all here; there is onlya small number of them pres ent, and they are all in need of something to eat.
 Gen. HOward-I would like to know how many men there are in this tribe, so that I can see what implements they may need.
 Pascual-I cannot tell how many until l can see my Captains. If you would like to see them I will get them together in a few days.
 Gen. Howard-I would like to see them, but I cannot wait; ex- pect to leave tomorrow. Do you think that 5Olong-handled shovels and 150 axes will answer:
 Pascual-Yes; I think so.
 Gen. HOWard-I would like to ascertain how much provisions you need.
 ! Pascual-I cannot fell.
 Gen. Howard-Well, you and your Captains will call at the Fort for your rationS.
 Pascual-I cannot walk, and would like to have my share sent to my camp.
 Gen. H0ward-I would like to know if you have any complaint tC make with regard to one of your Indians being fiogged in Arizona City, lately.
 Pascual-The boy did not die, but he was badly hurt. My men go over there, get drunk, and do bad things; and 1 cannot help it.
 Gen. HOward-On the part of our Government, I thank you, Pascual. You have kept your treaty for twenty-five years, now, and the President thanks you. Tell me, Pascual, how would you like to have a teacher here, to teach your Indians how to read and write?
 Pascual laughing at tbe idea)- It's no good. I don't want it.