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dozen, though tho same artiolo can be procured
Of Wholesale dealers for $23 por dozen.
Although very Borry to break up tho pleasant
and no doubt mutually profitable relations oxist-
ing betwoon the purchasing powers Of the Fire
Department and tho party who has had the
pleasure OF selling the whips, Mr. Burley has
come to the conclusion thathe must speak about
it.
Mrs. 4. Putnam, residing ut 665 West Madison
street, calls attention to Z case Of destltution
that hns come to her notice. A man went to her
house, seeking work week ago yesterday, and
as his aspect was that Of excessive misery, she
inquired as to his circumstances. He stated that
he lived in shar'-r on the prairie, between
Ashland avenue anu l'aulina street, near North
avenue; that his wife had been confined
awook before, and, with her baby and two other
children, was in bed since tho previous morning
without food or fuel in the house. They had
applied to tho Relief and Aid Society for assist
ance, but could get none, there being man in
tho family, though the man could not got work.
Mrs. Putnam sought tho sufferers, on Saturday,
and gave them what little she could spare, and
they are now badly in need OF further aid. Mrs.
Putnam read an accoun: OF tho doinga of the Re-
lief and Aid Society, which was very graft ying
to the Society; but she thinks such destitution
as she witnessed deserves to be relieved. The
man referred to is al American, and was, OF ono
time, q Lieutenant in the army.
, 1872-12-28

deaf and dumb educational work, by superin-
tondent Need, OF the State Institute, and some
Of his pupils this afternoon. There was very
interesting presentation and discussion OF in
stitute work." by Professor Robert Graham, and
others.
A business meeting Of County superinten-
dents this evening. The rotation OF the State
University to graded schools will DO discussed by
President Twouably, Superintendent Fallows,
and others. Reports are expected from the Nor
nal Schools, and tho session will close with mis-
cellaneous business, und discussion to-mor-
TOW.
At a meeting Of the State Historical Society
Executive Committee, the Ibrarian an
nounced 1902 additions to the
library, nine oil portraits and many
cabinet additions. Thursday evening, jan. 2
ensuing, WAS designated for the annual meeting
Of the Society; and Thursday evening, Jan. 50
for the annual address by the Hon G. D. Robin
son on the birth place Of Amoricanism. The pro-
priety Of celebrating tho hicon:ennial, Of Mar
qucttes discovery Of the Mississippi, in June
next, WINS suggested, and Committee appointed
to consider it.
, 1872-12-28

Bd71fH[6T5 17:e77cdH.
Just at this time there is quite dulness in
that branch of the oyster-packing business which
consists in putting up oysters in hermetic.lly-
sealed cans for use in warm climates and distant
places. The reason is that tho price OF oyEters
has gone up, as it often does at this season, un-
til the packers do not think there is sufficient
margin for their operations. Tho shipment Of
fresh oysters in square cans is about the
same as usual. There is usually some
dulness in au branches Of the oyster
business for a few weeks after Thanks
giving. On Thanksgiving Day everybody wants
to have at least o can Of oysters, but
everybody West does not want can on each
subsequent day. This explains why recently,
when there were one day ovor a hundred and
they went OF slowly. Perhaps the tightuess Of
money in the West has just At this time rather
unfayorable effect on the oyster business, but
our packers are cheerful AMI anticipate active
sales duripg apd after the HOLIDAYS. Tha en-
, 1872-12-28
DISCRIMINATION Of FRElGHTS.
leaves from the Ledgers of Chicago
Mercantile Houses.

Our leading merchants are giving some atten-
ton to the question of discrimination OF freghts,
Or in palmer words, the system Of e1orbitant1oca
tariffs to make up for the reductions on through
lines. Some of them have taken the pains to
put together a few carefully compiled figures,
showing how it works in the transmission Of
merchandise from four leading points chosen
and given in these tables. We reduce the COM
parison to two, as equally well illustrating the
subject in our columns. It will be observed
that the following presentment is made to ap-
ply to what iB known as fourth-class freights,
including heavy hardware, iron, nails, etc. Tho
use, but show that the same grievance exists in
all other classes OF freight. The tables are in
teresting, and will suggest their own COM
mentary:
, 1872-12-28
SAN FRANCISCO,

Welcome KufnS-Scntc11co COMMITTED
Sailed foE honolulu.
san Francisco, Dec. 27.-The recent heavy
rains extended throughout the State, reaching
the dryest portions, and giving the farmers
hopes OF heavy crops next year. Tho weather is
still stormy.
The streams arc all swollen, and travel is diff
cult and dangerous.
Governor Booth has commutcd the sentence
Of William Donovan to imprisonment for his
natural life.
The United States war steamer Cal1fornis has
sailed for Honolulu. She will be present for
any possible emergency arising on the question
Of succession to the throne. in which the protec-
ton OF American citizens may bo required.
Frederick r. Lane, tried for the murder OF
Harvey Swift, was found guilty OF manslaughter.
, 1872-12-28
MADISON,
State Teachers Convcntion--Procee
ings Yesterday--State Historical So-

State Teachers Convcntfon-.Procee
ings Ycstcrday--State Historical So.
ciety.
Special Despatch to 1Ae Chicago Tribune.
MADISON, Wis, Dec. 27.-On call Of State
Superintendent Fallows, scmo fifty County
School superintondonts. Principals, and Normal
School teachers, including q few ladies, are
holding meeting hero. Several who would
have attended we're detained by the storms and
severe weather. First On the programme was
discussion OF the propriety Of making tho sys-
tenn Of township school government obligatory,
it having been permissory in the State for somo
time. The chief speakers were Assistant Super
intendent Pradt, County superintendents
Worth, OF Waukeaha; HoHord, Of Grant;
Chandler. Of Dane, and Major
A. J. Cheney, late OF Walwocth. The drift Of
the discussion Was against the proposition, but
the matter was referred to Committee, who
made report which was adopted in favor OF
amending tho law Of 1869, go aa not to exclude
villages having schools Of not less than three
departments from it's operation. County Super
intendents and educators generally should urge
tho adoption Of tho township system by towns,
that it may have fair and thorough trial; also,
that q change in the system Of reporting from
joint school districts, 30 as to have but one re-
port, that from the Clerk Of the Town in which
the school-house Of the district is
located, was advocated BY several Superntend-
ents. There was protracted discussion on the
propriety Of requiring knowledge Of natural
sciences for a second-grade certificate, in the
course Of which it appeared that there we're only
413 such certificates held in Wisconsin. and some
5000 third-grade. Tho discussion WAS mainly
conducted By Messrs 4: Salisbury, Of Brodhead,
Smith, OF Sparta, Chandler, Of Dane. Marsh, Of
Waterloo, and Superintendent Fallows. It was
generally conceded that more knowledge Of nat
ural sciences WAS highly desirable among
teachers and pupils in our common
schools, but doubted whether the public wers
yet educated up to the point Of so generally
teaching them as to require their knowledge by
second grade teachers. It WAS questioned, also,
whether too much attention to some higher
branches did not lead to the neglect Of the more
common aud rseful studies, like grammer,
geography and history, and reading and spelling:
The necessity OF some change in the method
Of appointment to Normal School scholarships
vas urged by Mess1s. Parker, Of GAINESVILLE !;
Purdy, of Fort Atkinson, and others, and the
matter WAS discussed by them and PRECEDENT
A1bee, of the Oshkosh Normal School, and Nc
Gregor, OF the Platteville Normal School, it
being urged that the benefits Of the Normal
Schools should be restricted to those who in
tended to teach in the State.
There VAS very interesting presentation Of
, 1872-12-28

1.,, From, II: Firginia {yer) Chronicle.
Hall dozen "sand-spouts "[columns NJ sanz
I1awn up BY whirlwinds- were to be seen On the
rom t nesrIe pe:srt yesterday afternoon
keeping ulVags apart, and moving. in The ' s"ms
arectlon, each, apparently, soIia column Ten
ieet . III diameter and one Thousand fsos hich
Tao top OF these columns seemed 60 hE cn+ st ~
" . BRISK breeze from the west, which carried
Inc drat IN clouds ovoi the range of mountains
t!.ns 70 the east OF the Sink Of the Carson.
whirlwlnds-call WI them what you may-come to-
gether, when they explode with a loud report.
and both instantly disappear. A''
, 1872-12-28
DETROIT.

The Circuit Iudgcs-Stute Teachers,
Association.
Special Despatch to Tbs Chicago Tribune.
DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 27.-Tho Ci.cuit Judges
Of this State meet at Lansing on Jan. Z, to re-
wise their rules Of practice.
The State Teachers' Association closes its ses-
sion to-day, among the loading speakers Of the
day being Professor c. A. Acnt, Of the Univer-
sity law faculty, and President Abbott, Of the
Agricultural College. President Angel, OF tho
State University, was elected President of tho
Society, and this evening the exercises closed
With a banquet, With toasts, responses, etc.
, 1872-12-28

RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 27.-Tho Cznrowitch
had four hours Of uninterrupted e1eep last
night.
LONDON, Dec. 27.-A special from Berlin says
that the British Ambassador at st. Petersburg
has delivered note to Prince GortschakoG in
forming him that England will abstain from. in
terferinG with Russian progress in Central Asia,
il it does not threaten Afghanistan.
Nine thousand Khivese troops are now besieg-
ing the Russian forts Oh the Eureba River
LONDON, Dec. 27.-Another force OF 0,000
Khiveso is depredating on the Russian fisheries
at the mouth Of the Eureba. Reinforcements
have been sent to the Russian troops in that To-
calty.
, 1872-12-28

. 11e ns 5nree grown persons known cs the Ailisa-
tor Children are to bo exhibited at tie SaTannsL
talr 5;t The first child has scaly skin. and, vhen
t5tS uJMn her actions arc very similar to those
t1nctly marked get are similar in annearance m m @
ana actions to their sister. They walk With dif-
nculty; their usual style Of locomotion is crawl
ing, but when erect theJ walk upon the tins of
their toes. Their na:ura! position is recur1.
nens one ana shat 9nl 1heS at ease The
tute, but refused ~ Offer Of $4,000 from =
Snowman to take them North for exhibition,
, 1872-12-28

FROM The -Se10 7 ORE W0Tld, UIc. ..
Cast night, at 9 o'clock, services in connection
with the High Church OF Ritualistic party COM
menced in st. Albans Church, in Forty-soventh
street. The decorations in the chnncol we're
very profuso, and heavy festoons Of cedar and
other evergreens were suspended from the roof
to the pillars. The altar was strewn with bou-
quets Of delicate flowers and crosBes Of ever
green's. At each side the altar was adorned with
white and colored flowers, and stars, and wreaths
Of the richest productions of the lot t-house,
The services at D. M commenced with pro-
cesaion of acolytes, clergy, aud choir, attired in
purple, rod, and bluo robes, who entered the
church from the vestry, singing "Adestes
Fdeles," and proceeded through the aisles, the
their knees. At the conclusion, the rector, Rev.
Father Morrill, preached 3 sermon on the per
son and mission OF Jesus ChriBt-Galatiaas, iy.
, 1872-12-28

1o1cement Of a law passed by the Legislature
recurring that al oysters brought to Baltimora
IN cargoes should bo measured in an iron yeasa1
o1 certain capacity and sold by such measure
ement' ea' mas led to the Indictment OF fourteen
tors by tho barrel. DA0NA o'''
, 1872-12-28

tons Of snow. Tho city is entirely out Of coal.
Nc trains on the Memphis Road in three days on
account of tho difficulty Of crossing the river at
Memphis.
sALr LAKE, Dec. 27.-The storm continues;
ram hero snd Show in the mountains. Tho
Union Pacific train wes FIVE hours late.
NEW }oEK, Dec. 27.-The Western mails are
still ono day behind. It is probable that trains
from MI directions will be running usual to-
morrow. Tho EaEte-n roads are clear.
, 1872-12-28
Comparative Cotton Statement.
TeIeuraDhiC HreFItiea.

Foster, the forger, has been brought from 11oa-
treal to Boston, and committed for trial.
There has been but single case Of smallpox
II Jacksonville, H., this winter, and liza.
resulted fatally yesterday.
The Cincinnati Board Of Trade yesterday re-
solved to employ 81 agent to remain at Louis-
vile and look after the interests OF It's me-.-
be1s, in speedy shipping Of freight from tu21
point south.
, 1872-12-28
GREECE,

LONDON, Dec. 27-The Ministers Of Austria,
Germany, and Russia at Athens, acting on in
st1uctions from their respective Governments,
jointly advised the Greek Government to end
the difficulty about the Laurium silver mines BY
oonceding the demands Of France and Italy.
, 1872-12-28

WAR DEpAnTM1sNr, OFFICE or THE CHIEF
s1GSAL OFFICER, DIVISION CT TELEaRAMs AND
REPORTS FOR TIE BENEFIT OF CoMMERc.,
For N% Enand and u Mdla stntes
erlS to eouthwesterly winds and generally clear
weather, with somewhat higher temperature.
For the Southern States east Of this Mississippi
River, noTtherly to westerly winds and clear
weather, except from Western Florida to Ark
ansas and westward, whero there are Indications
of throatening weather and northerly to easterly
winds. From the Ohio Valley to Lake Erie
and the upper lakes, winds backing to westerly
and southerly With increasing co1dness. For
tho Northwest, aoutherly winds with probably
cloudy weather and Snow.
, 1872-12-28
Alabama Finances.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Dec. 27.-E. R. Mitchell,
Acting Financial Agent Of the state left this
city 3 few days ago to negotiate the bonds issued
by the Courtroom Legislature. It is thought
he will not stop in New York, but go to
Europe.
, 1872-12-28
SWi1ZERi AND.

BEzSE Dec. 27.-The diplomatic relations be-
tween the Swiss Government and the Vatican
are broken of. The Papa1 legation at Lucerne
will probably be abolished, the Charge q dAfaires
and attaches having been recalled.
, 1872-12-28

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 27.-Judge c. A. Lane.
of Wilkesbaue Pa, died suddenly in this city
yesterday.
Bos1oS, Dec. 27.-Edward G. Bates, we'll
station at Swampscott, last night, Of heart dis
casa.
, 1872-12-28

showing this morning at New York and Phi1a-
dclphia, generally cloudy in Eastern, Middle, and
Southern States; clear and f2iz in West.
PHnADELrn1A, Dec. 27:-Tho snow has block
nded all the highways md temporarily suspend
edtho receipt and delivery Of merchandise:
enTapa Go1p sfHxS 7Rs n; X De-: or 2he cheago
morning, is now five hours behind, and nothing
Fan be heard from it.
DosToS, Dec. 27.-Tho storm ceased before
midnight.
LEwEs, Dol, Dec. 27.-Ihe harbor is frozen
oTer, and vessels are eiowl; drifting out to sea
in the ice.
PouGukEEpslE, \. T.. Dec 27-Tho Montreal
Express. which left Now York at 4 o'clock yes
tcrday afternoon, arrived here at $50 this
morning with four locomotives, and ut 745 pro-
cecded northwa-d. Locomotives went south to
Sterling to help trains between hero and New
York out. The New York special train, which
reached here yesterday evening with Wost-
the south at 10 o'clock to-day. There ere over
200 passengers suow-bound between hero and
Fsckskill, but it is thought all will get through
to Aew York some tine to-day.
AUGUSTA, Me-. Dec. 27.-The severe SNOW
storm continues hero. with no signs OF abetiug.
CoNcoan. n. H., ],ec. 27.-Eight inches Of
enow heie: Trains x7o more or less delayed.
CAIRO, Ill, Dec. e7.-The Columbus packet is
Memphis. Weather clear and very cold.
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 27.-Rlver matters arc On
tirely suspended Tho weather continues cloudy
Ind cold.
schAS1ox, ps, Dec. 27.-Twelvo inches Of
snow fell yesterday.
LOUISVILLE, ky., Dec. 27-Clear and cold,
but moderating slightly. The mercury ranged
nom 0 to ~. Every precaution is being taken
danger, in the oTent OF gorges above suddenly
breaking loose It is reported the gorge at
Nestport has broken up.
CrScnSkAT1, Dec. 27.-Thermometer 16 above;
weather clea7
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The New York train,
due here last night, arrived at o'clock this
morning. The Potomac River is frozen over
The weather hes moderated.
LITTLE RocK Ark, Dec. 27.-The weather
moderated alttle to-day, but neither tho ground
nor ice thewe5 any. The ice is four inches
thick On the river, and light two-hozse wagon
road through the ice in order to run Tho ice
dealers are engaged in getting ont and putting
Rp ice al DAT. 1l,a Hkv ia ca,1:;T. with iud;s-
, 1872-12-28
GREAT BRITAIN.


LONDON. Dec. 27.-William Bentley, q stock
broker Of this city, suspended payment today.
It is reported that he is short a 900 shares OF
Erie.
, 1872-12-28

days ago Mrs. VI. E. Smith, of Nebo, Pike coun-
ty, Ill, attempted to kindle fire with coal OIL
resulting IN terrible explosion and the burniE;
Of the woman SO horribly that aho died shortly
After
, 1872-12-28
--
DIED.

DIED.
tLLENAt RI7ersde Dec: q, William CaEucll, eldest
Of William T. and Sarah G. A1lcn aged II ycass.
Funeral at house, Monday. = IL. Friends Vi tho
family invited to attend
TQBN-On LAST evening, Dec, g. Thomas T. Tobia,
aged 38 years.
Funeral from No. Osbornst-, Of West Indiana
st., on Sunday, Dec. 9, at p. Ey Calva17
Cemetery.
, 1872-12-28
INDIANA.

History OF the Beaver Lake Lands
Flow the School Children of Indiana
zwcre eSwlndled Out of 100000.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-10-22
WVHE COMING FAIR
IN AID OF
MOUNT CARMEL ORPHAN ASYLUM.

The above Fair, which will be opened in the Ly-
Gem (City) Hail. st. Charles street, on the evening
Of November 9, promises to be most brilliant and
successful entertainment. The object Of the Fair
is of itself sufficient to enlist the active sympathy
and support of any community Of Christian peo-
pie less charitably disposed than the good people
of New Orleans. The object of the Fair IS to pay
of the debts on the Asylum.
Mr. j Hanly, of Algiers, has presented the Fair
with splendid gold Watch, which will be voted
for between the young ladies' g. Ofner Il Co. pre-
sented handsome and costly silver Water Cooler,
with Goblets to match, to be competed for by the
editors and reporters of the various newspapers Of
this city. magnificent Punch Bowl, being man
ufactured expressly for the occasion, will be voted
for between the well known liquor dealers and
steamboat captains. The competition for this
prize will be very exciting, as all have hosts OF
friends. The young gentlemen have entered the
list for the possession of beautiful and valuable
ld-headed Cane. The votes will be counted
By the Rev. W. J. Heaphy and committee
of gentlemen representing the interested parties,
at the close of the Fair The ballot boxes viii be
carefully sealed
Grand Musical and Dramatic Entertainments
will be given each night. in addition to the other
attractions, with complete change of programme
each evening. The regular programme will be ar
ranged and published previous to the opening of
the Fair and will contain choice selection OF dra-
matte and classical pieces, etc
Tickets Is cents; without tickets 50 pts. oc5
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-10-22
FOREIGN.

Flight of Insurgents from FerrOl-sir
Thomas Cochran Dead-Evarts-Fa of
a GaIlery-Seventy Persons Injured
Bark Run into and sunk-French Conn
tnents en- BOutweIps Discriminating
Order-Algeria Observation-Disclosures,
the Historian, Dead-south American
News.
MADRID, October 2l.-The insurgents
fed from Ferrol in all directions. Five hun
dred were captured.
LONDON, October 21.-sir Thomas j.
Cochran, q. G. B., an Admiral Of the
fleet, royal navy of Great Britain, is dead.
Evarts departed on the Java for America.
The steamer Batavia, from Blackwell for
the river Rhine, sunk from collision. Two
The gallery of circus at Sheffield gave
way tonight while filed with spectators,
and was precipitated upon the heads of
those below. It is reported that seventy
persons were injured.
The steamer Mary, of Leith, ran into the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-10-22

A very prominent merchant of this city,
on the day of the election of delegates to
the Democratic convention, went to the
poll in the eleventh ward to cast his vote.
It was refused on the ground that he was
not known as Democrat to the young gen
tlemen there in charge of the poll. He in
formed the young gentlemen that he had
resided in that ward for twenty-five years,
and had voted the Democratic ticket at
every election; had been member of thir-
ty-two conventions, had served three years
on the State Central Committee, and had
been twice elected to the Legislature on the
Democratic ticket. The old gentleman
quit in disgust, giving the managers of the
poll piece of his mind as he retired. As
matter Of course he is not very enthusiastic
in support of the Democratic nominations.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-10-22
WHOLE NUMBER 1897.

| bark Caroline Marier, of and from Gotten
| burg. The latter filed and sunk in few
moments after the collision. Eight of the
crew were drowned.
PARIS, October 2l.-The Syndical Cham
Der of Commerce publishes the text of
Secretary Boutwell's circular directing
that all goods imported into the United
States in French vessels from countries
other than France shall be charged with A
discriminating duty of ten per cent adj va-
lorem. Comment is appended that the cir
cular was issued in. retaliation for the new
French law, imposing diferential dues in
foreign bottoms, and will cause the loss to
France OF carrying trade of Numerous coun-
tries exporting goods via Hayre.
PARIS, October 2l.-The radical eandi-
dates have been elected to the Assembly in
the departments of Calyadoes and Indre ct
Loire.
Returns from Algeria of elections yester-
day otill a vacancy in the National As
sembly are very incomplete.
Those that have been received show that
Crem1eux is ahead of all other candidates,
but tits not yet known who are elected;
but it is believed the radicals have been
successful
QUEENSTOWN, October 2l.-ArriYed-
Steamships Manhattan, City of Paris and
City of New York.
PLYMOUTH, October 2I-Arriyed-
er Hammonia, from New York.
GENEVA, October 2l.-Rev. Jean Henri
Merle D'Aubigne, the celebrated historian
OF the Reformation, died suddenly to-day
In this city, aged seventy-six years.
New York, October 2f-The Anglo
Brazilian Times Of September q, says: "The
negotiations of General Mitre are vet pend
ing, and we feel convinced that the exigen-
cies OF the government can not be settled
without the arbitration of some foreign
power, and his mission will result in moth
ing, Trouble is brewing between the Ar
gentine States and Bolivia"
The Brazilians are determined to have a
voice in settling the limits Of the Chaco,
which the Argentine troops are monopo-
lizing. Some Argentine troops have passed
Selta, and the Bolivian government has
sent troops and cannon to their territory in
the province of Tarifer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-10-22
The AIgiers Strike,

. Yesterday morning strong force Of po-
icemen, headed by Captain MeCann, made
its appearance in Algiers, as it was expected
that strike similar to the one On the left
bank would take place. As was expected,
a number of men employed in coal yards,
etc, refused to work without the required
advance of wages, but the strike was by no
means general. The police were stationed
at various points to protect those who de-
clined joining the strike, but no disturbance
took place
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-10-22
Another iRnfn.

Early yesterday afternoon rain COM
menced falling, but not in such volumes as
to deluge the streets or wash the cutters.
1t was, however, very grateful to those who
need a. little more water in their cisterns,
and to all who are annoyed by dusty streets.
The rain was most threatening about the
time that the theatres opened, ard hence
the attendance at the two places of amuse-
ment was not SO large as if the weather
had been clear.