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THE EoUaLIzED ASSESSMENT.

The State Board of Equalization has con
cludcJ its labors at Springfield and given the
result to the public, and it must be admitted
that il action fails to give general satisfaction
| Ike board, after long figuring on the subject
arrived at the conclusion that the assessors
in assessing the general property of the stat,
"at its far cash value as they were sworn
to do had assessed it at - per cent of It's taii
cash value Then coming to the railroads
| they had before them the sworn statements OF
the railroad companies last winter as to the
actual cask value Of their roads and property
| and they assess them at 90 per cent of then
| fair cash value And then they proceed to
equalize the assessment on this assumed basis
farms, town lots merchandise and all other
property at - per cent Of its cash value, and
railroads at s. per cent.
While this Of itself shows untairncSs on
the face of it, it IS maintained that the
assumption of the board that the assessors
had valued the general property at only -
per cent is wholly untoundcd, and that their
valuation, in the main, was really up to 100
per cent; 50 that the disparity between the
railroads and other property, instead of being
only 10 per cent, is really some % per cent
This is one complaint There is another,
over which the Chicago papers are especially
furious. The valuation Of the property of
that city i, alleged to be fully up to its cash
value, amounting to one-titth of all the prop
crty in the statc,) but is made purposcly SO
local railroad bonds issued all ever fine state
under the grab law" of 1869. That.law, it
will be remembered, allows cities, counties.
towns, &c, issuing bonds in aid of railroads,
to apply so much Of the state tax levied in
such cities, towns, &c, as shall be levied on
IN increase Of the assessment over>the assess.
ment Of 1863, to be applied to the payment If
the interest on such bonds. Thus it, for
instance, the assessment of the town of Day
ton, in 1863, on the old system Of assessing
property at onctourth It's actual cash value.
was $l2OO,OOO, the assessment for 1873,
though the property of that town has not in
the meantime increased Il dollar in actual
value, would be, under the present system of
actual cash value some $4SO000O \ state
tax in 1869 Of per cent produced $12,OOO,in
Dayton: in 1873, Il tax Of i per cent would
produce $4,000 again; but three-fourths Of
this tax having been raised on the increased
valuation over that of 1869, Dayton gets
:. ,t Il - , .. Al.
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The Carlinvi.,o. III. Da,.rr, which has
been the organ OF 81, Republican party 81
Macoupin county for many years, has aDan-
doncd the support o. the Republican county
ticket and has raised the ticket nominated
by the farmers. While thi, indicates Tie IN
telligcnce Of the editors of that paper, 1t aI''
indicates the force of popular opinion. The
Farmers Movement, being independent OF al
parties, embraces every ;hnu-",iui man who
desires reform. and who places reform above
the personal success %. ".rr party "..c".
seekers
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The aFrrase yield Of wheat per acre in
Linn county, Oregon, will be over forty bush.
els ui-s season and the oats in some places
lave reached seYeny-onc bushels per acre.
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CREDIT MOBILIER IN ILLINOIS.

The papers are at present ventilating the
financial history of the Gilman, Clinton
and Springfield railroad, whose affairs have
had an oycrhauling recently before Judge
Upton, at Bloomington The road was built
in the approved western style of which the
credit mobiier thieves set such a splendid
pattern in the construction of the Union
Pacific railroad The towns along the line
of the road subscribed stock" sufficient to
grade and bridge the road; the company
issued, in addition, stock enough to amount
to say $50, 600 mile of the road then Il first
and second mortgage were placed upon the
road about equal in amount % the stock the
"dircctOrs' took the contract ut three prices to
build the road raised all the money they
could by selling the town bonds; then all
they could by selling mortgage bonds; and
then undertook to sell the entire road under
the mortgage to the Pennsylvania Central, of
course swindling the towns that had paid for
stock out Of all their stock, which, by the
sale under the mortgage thus because eXtin.
guishcd.
The history is very much like That of the
Ottawa, Oswcgo &.FoX River Valley railroad,
only that the officers Of the Clinton road
figure in the stealing more directly and con,
fpicuoUSly. In both the contractors make
al they can by selling out the road to a big
monopoly and swindlng the towns and pri.
waite individuals that subscribed stock.
Judge Upton thinks the whole thing SO badly
tainted with fraud that the sale to the Pcnnsyl-
wanna monopoly can't hold water. Just as
Judge Leland seemed 10 think the sale Of the
o. 8 y J. Z. V. r. X. couldn't be made to
stand ON lis pins ina court Of justice
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A DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN WILLIAMSBURG.

A Jealous Lover, Crazed with Whiskey,
Cuts a Young Woman in Shocking
Manner and Then slabs Himself-The
Wounds Not Considered Dangerous.
Between nine and ten O'Clock last night double
tragedy was enacted in Williamsburg, instigated
by jealousy and whiskey. A young man named
william Anderson, twenty one years OF age, who
occupies the humble position of assistant
driver OF an ice cart, suddenly became fran
ticay jealous OF q young woman named Anne
Cunningham. with whom he has been keeping
steady company for a long time Shortly after
nine O'Clock he visited her residence, South Fifth
and First streets, and peremptorily ordered her TO
abandon a certain female associate. The girl who
Is said TO be very high Spirited talked to him a
very independent style and ordered him from her
presence. This so exasperated Anderson that he
took from one of his pantaloon pockets common
jack-kne and plunged 1t into her back four or five
tlmes INJECTING severe but not fatal wounds. The
young woman uttered piercing shrek when she
found herself Frustrated, and Anderson, thinking
that she was about to due, plunged the same knife
three times into his left breast, but none OF the
wounds considered serious He was conveyed
by the police, and renamed IN very quiet condi-
ton up to midnight, wnen, ON having been in
formed by the surgeons attending him that he was
not much hurt, he aroused himself and anxlously
inquired after the condition OF Miss Cunningham.
On being informed that she was not seriously cut
he fell into quiet slumber; but as the young wo-
man received so many stab wounds at his hands
II is dificut at present to predict the result. Miss
Cunningham Is young woman OF good rcputatioI
about seventeen years OF age and greas deai OF
sympathy Is manifested toward her by all tne clu
| zeps IN the neighborhood Of the tragedy,
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raiof..c. not Its character or extent because ir
x-as under u.Iscussion in the National Assembly"
Twas not enamorea with with bis proposed free
dom.of the press when 1 found Il Weighted
with the plausible commonplace of distinction
between liberty and license, since, of course,
if a government retain authority to correct the
license of the press, whatever it does not like
is readily enough>called license. l inquired
in what especial direction the proposed electo-
raj reforms would opetste.
His Highness said-"Sn cultivating the in
dependent judgment of the<yoter and induc-
ing him to act on that judgment rather than
to accept, as he now does on the Judgment of
others, candidates altogether unknown to
him."
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heavy canronad,a.s nus peen a0'ru - .ns
direction of Berga, near the Position 81 the
Carlist headquarters.
COLONIAL. EMANCIPATION.
The Gacsta publishes the text of the Porto
Rico Emancipation and Constitution bill.
pRUssIAN NAVAL PRECAUTIONS ON THE COAST
Tho commanders of the German naval
force in Spanish waters have received fresh
instructions from Berlin to prevent the sur
render of the insurgent Spanish men-of-war
captnred by them.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS OF THE THREE PARTIES
IN THE FIELD.
The Cartagena insurgents yainly attempted
to reinforce Valencia before its surrender, and
to recapture Almanac and Vittoria.
General Salcede has defeated the insurgents
at Chinchilla, near Abacete. one of the
revolted towns of Murcia, capturing their
artillary military chest, and 400 prisoners.
The Carlist leader Cuculla, with 1000 men,
threatens an attack on Castellon de Ia Plana,
in Valencia.
PARLIAMENTARY PROGRESS AND THE RIGHT OF
PARDON.
The leading idea with the moderate federal
lists in the Cortes is to convert the present prov
inces of Spain into States
The special committee appointed to con-
slider the question has made report to the
Cortes, approving of the motion granting
authority for the legal prosecution of the in
surgent Deputies.
At a meeting of the Deputies belonging to
the Left it was decided to oppose debate in
the Cortes on the constitution until q general
amnesty is granted to the republicans impl-
Gated in the movement for cantonal independ-
ence.
The Cortes has abolished the executive
right of pardon.
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KANSAS.
A Russian Quaker Colony Coming-A
Cali for q Soldiers Convention.

Call for q Soldiers Convention.
TOPEKA, August 10, 1873.
The delegation OF Russian Quakers who have
been hunting location for large colony OF their
people who are coming to America, returned here
yesterday from an extended tour through the
West and South. They have determined upon To-
eating in Harvey county, in this State, and will
return to Russia at once The colony they repre-
sent is large intelligent and wealthy one.
call, signed by large number of prominent
citizens in all parts Of the State has been issued
for State Delegation Convention OF soldiers oil the
late war, to be held in this city on the 23d Of Sep
TENDER next, for the purpose OF memorialzing
Congress TOR an equalization OF soldiers bounties.
County reports to the State Agricultural Depart
ment Tor June and July show the yield OF wheat
and oats to be largely in excess of last years The
corn corn crop is In good condition and promising
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FRANCE.
Count de Chambord's Negotiations for the
Crown-M. Jules Janin's Health.

TELEGRAM TO THE Kew YORK HERALD.
PARIS. August 10, 1878.
The Independence Beige pronounces uniounded
the reports that Austria has directly indirectly
interiered in the negotiations with the Count de
ChambOrd
N. JULES JANIN INvALIDED.
Jules Janin the distinguished ltteTateur, is seri-
0usly i'll.
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THE RHODE ISLAND HOspITAI.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., August TO- 1873.
Mrs Charlotte Goddard and Mrs. John Carter
Brown and Robert II. Ives have contributed
$685. 900 to complete the north pavilion Of the Rhode
Island Hospital and the Trustees have voted to
proceed With the work.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT IN GEORGIA.
AUGUSTA, August 10.

AUGUSTA, August 10, 1873.
sleeping car Of the Wilmington, Columbia and
Augusta Railroad was thrown of the trestle near
Hamburg this morning. Two passengers were
badly bruised and the car wrecked. There will be
no detention OF trains alter this afternoon
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A.-Hernld Branch ONCE, Brooklyn
corner OF Fulton avenue and Boerum street.
Open from A. NJ. to 9 Z. NJ.
On Sunday from to +. VI.
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A.-Kcarne US Extract Buchu Has Cured
more diseases OF bladder and kidneys gravel diabetes
female weaknesses dyspepsia and nervous debility than
ali other remedies combined Depot 0i Duane street.
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LOSSES OF LIFE AND TN PROPERTY.
Consuls in Flight from Cartagena and Ger.
man Emancipation to COntreras.
CARLIST OPERATIONS IN TIE FIELD.
PruSSian Naval Guard Oh
the Coast.
TELECRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

1ELEGRAmS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
The following special dispatches to the
HERALD have been received from our CORE
spondents OF Valencia and Cartagena, Spain,
by way of London
LONDON, August 10, 1873.
The HERALD correspondent at Valenc Cha for
wards the following special telegram report
from that city under date of the 9th inst. -
THE REPUBLICAN SIEGE DEMONSTRATION AGAINST
VALENCIA.
Previous to the surrender of Valencia by the
radicals to the Spanish government forces
10000 loyalist troops were concentrated before
the city under command of Generals Martinez,
Campos, Salcede, Vearde and Villacama.
Eighteen siege cannons were placed in posi-
ton for action.
REvoLUTIoN1sTs IN COUNCIL AND PROPOSAL
TO SURRENDER.
The members of the Revolutionist Junta,
seeing the condition of affairs, assembled in
council within the municipal bounds.
After debate they proposed to surrender the
city to the Commander-in-Ch Chief of the sieging
army, under guarantee of full pardon, on
behalf of the Madrid government, to all the
insurgents within the town, the Junta ex-
pressing at the same time its apprehension
that the 'Reds'' would burn the city if the
terms were not conceded.
This proposition was made on Wednesday,
the 9Th instant
NATIVES
On the same day there was o general
stampede of non-combatants from the city,
the frightened people being equally alarmed
at the prospect of enduring the dangers of
bombardment by the Spanish artillery or the
home-door excuses of the insurgents
FARLEY.
Two days of parley and deliberation ensued
NO TERMS WITH TRAITORS
At the expiration of this period the COM
mander Of the Spanish troops rejected the
terms which were submitted to him by the
radicals.
THE ''RED" CAP IN RETREAT.
On this the members of the Junta, with the
more violent of the Intransigentes took fight
at the hour of midnight, and retreated to Gras,
the port of Valencia, and there embarked in
steamer for Cartagena.
They were hooted by the people at the mo-
ments of their embarkment and departure.
SURRENDER OF THE POSITION.
Of fifteen battalions of volunteers three
battalions only remained in Valencia, and
these surrendered the city to the republican
loyaist soldiers.
THE DEATH ROLL.
Three hundred killed and wounded will
cover the mortality losses on both sides.
LOSSES IN TRADE AND PROPERTY
The injury which has been done to the city
of Valencia and to the commerce of the town
and of the port of Gras is very great. One
hundred houses have been damaged by the
Spanish bombardment.
Foreign Consuls Seek Safety on War
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A.-Vcdding Cards, Latest styles, Eng
lish and French Note Paper. JAMES EVERDELL, 38
Broadway. Established 1870
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ENGLAND.
The Ministerial Changes Still Under Canvass.

TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
LONDON, August 10, 1873.
The Observer says the current report that MIR.
Ayrton, late Commissioner Of Public Works, is to
succeed the Right Honorable William Monsen, the
Postmaster General, is untrue.
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Attic New Elastic Truss, 6S3 Broad.
way lately small cloud has overspread the heavens
and startled the metal spring and finger pad blscksmtho
with its rolling thunder.
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Campo's InfalIible Specinc-sovcreIgn
remedy for rheumatism, neuralgia, cholera, cramps.
Hudnut, Herald Buildng John \. Henry No. s College
MIA
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Rest Disinfec ts.-CarbOiic Acid OF
the various era les Heavy or CREOSOTE OIL OF COAL
TAR ut I5c. per gallon including barrel Apply u
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A.-LabeI Printing. 1O4 Fulton Street
WIN. EvERDELLS SONS. Established lsla I'VE have
no hrau
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Corns Cured. so Cents to 81; Bunfons,
Nails &c. $50 Broadway, Fourteenth street Cure.
by mail, 50 cents. DIR. WESTERVELT, Chiropodist.
Wedding Cards, 104 Fulton Street,
VIM. EvERDELL'S SONS Established 1915 We have
branch Offices.
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GRAnAM-On Sunday, August 10, at her resi-
dence in Seventy -seventh street, between Lexlng-
ton and Fourth avenues, ALMIRA GRAHAM, widow
OF Stephen BOswOrth.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
[E0r Other Deaths See Second PGJe.l
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Government Army Operations Previous
to the Surrender Of Valencia.
Artillerist Demonstration and the Ian.
guage Of the Great Guns.
Radicalist Farley and Conserva-
tives in Alarm and Flight.
Unconditional Surrender the
Loyalist Ultimatum.

The "Rcd Flag" Lowered in Retreat Amidst
ReactiOniSt ScOrn and Contempt.
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Look to Your Furs, Plants. Bedstcadsv
pantres and cellars Moth arva garden lice, bcdbugs.
feas and the warpath iivc them Jesse'
with KNOWLES INSECT DESTROYER.
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Foreign Consuls Seek SAFETY on War
Ships-Contrcras Liberated.

Ships-Contrcras Liberated.
CARTAaENA, August 8, 1873.
The foreign Consuls serving at this place
have taken refuge on the war frigates lying off
the port
FREEDOM AT THE HANDS OF THE STRANGER.
General Contreras, who was held ON board
q German vessel-of-war, has been released.
Republican Army ReOrg anization-se-
ccssionist Mission to the Soldiers.
MADRID, August 10, 1873
All officers refusing to take their posts in
the army are to be tried by court martial.
The reorganization of the army in Catalonia
is actively going on.
The intransigsntes have sent commission
ers into the provinces to incite insurrection
among the soldiers.
CANNoNADING NEAR BERoA.
A dsspatch from Bare elona reports that
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The following special dispatches to the
HERALD have been received from our CORE
spondents of Valencia and Cartagena, Spain,
by way of London
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Also THE BEST STORY PAPER

Liberal arrangements to clubs
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NEW YORK HERALD,
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s P A | ~.

~
Herald Special Reports from
Valencia and Cartagena.
Government Army Operations Previous
to the Surrender Of Valencia.
Artillerist Demonstration and the Ian.
guage Of the Great Guns.
Radicalist Farley and Conserva-
tives in Alarm and Flight.
Unconditional Surrender the
Loyalist Ultimatum.
The "Red Flag" Lowered in Retreat Amidst
ReactiOnist ScOrn and Contempt.
LOSSES OF LIFE AND TN PROPERTY.
Cons,lls in Flight from Cartagena and Ger
man Emancipation to COntreras.
CARLiST OPERATIONS IN THE FIELD.
PrusSian Naval Guard on
the Coast.
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rRvEUSTEES SALE,--Cnder and by virtue
on decd OF trust 10 me executed on the
9th day of March, A. d, 1871, OS W. W. P@k
md NJ f. Peak, his Wife, recorded III DOCK
d. pp' 1851, Apnl p 1871. will on Iuesdhy,
mo Ith day of November 1879, scil 10 Tue
njahest bidder for cash In hand, al the court
hOuse door in the city and county OF ilaiias,
md stare OF Texas. to satisfy tie baiance due
mon n note secured by said decd OF Unst lor
the sum OF S7,Gl2 IS, daTfd March p, 1911,
navahl. 10 Leon and II. Blum or order, ~ me
a1icg of 4. G. Jordan ~ CO., i)aliaS, leHhs,
with 10 per cent per onnum interest," Ioni
date and exchange ON Galveston AZ cufEehi
rates, value received, the following descfipeo
property to-wit: - ,t.,
THE east half of lot number five, in biock
number four of. iie original plan OF the town
Of DALLAS, fronting twahly-two iceI 81 .N ii
st,pet ANA running noIthwafd one hundred
feet being the identical premises on Whieii
/ w smith & Co. were selling goolS ana
p,,srcha ntli-c on the 25th of March, 1871; alSo,
nn,otlier lot or tract decided To W, W. Peak by
+ ". smith, on the 9th day OF SeptentoeI,
IS7a recorded in book y, p. 81, Dallas county
rtr1rtls. described as ioiisws:
Pep5nuine al the southwest corner OF Mrs.
Ricps block on the north side of Elm street,
fheut,e south 7Go, west to the southehstcoiner
OF D. W. G. Smihs home places m hc,, ii',IS ~,
II west. 20 feet 10 stake; thenee noIth fo',
eaei 6'fect to stake; thence south ~, cast
, o fer to the beginning, containing one acre
NOR. or less a ma, { of the John Griesby oflgi-
il7l survey. together with all ana singular
H. ri.sh,s, members aud appuftenanfes 10
The said tracts of land aboVedescribed IN any
manner belonging or appurtainins.
SAID safe Is further mad, for the purpose OF
rrivinic on The expenses necessarily incurred
la thu executive u u the deed oi E!iSt lisFe-
l.; NV a, ~ t. C. JORDAN, Trustee.