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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-04

In its 81 Gold Bonds the Northern Pacific Ran
road Compan furnishes to the public IN invest.
mens security which combines the ready neeotia.
bility, the convenience, and the high credit Of Q
rstcsss railroad bond. with the solidity and safety
Of Q real estate mortgage On land worth & least
twice the amount loaned.
They are offered ct par tn currency, And Yield Q
HANDSOME PROFIT - those sxohanging s-2os.
The bonds are . frss and only mortgage o. the
road, it, eQuipmeuss snA earnings, md also on
and grant which, sa the eomDletjsn u he road Win
average sac scFes 70 saeh nile q traak.
They ere issusA In denominatioog iron o1o .
q 900 Coupon, end o10o 10 oDRoo Daglstsrsd, have
thirty yesrs - run. bear intssest q ~ pr cont
IN gold, end ere BX11Rz 1100 UUIT1D
STATES TAX - ths no
Tia ssmi-anAaAl Interest q tAs Registered DmAa
d pail with GOLD OHEuKs. sent - H. - oIcs
address of IL he1dR.
An naxkseabls seeshs an Dsuds received ID sx.
ehanos, without exDsnss ths hvssoss. q thsaR
hiGhsst sesfou1 WHO'S.
JAZZ COOKE u GO.
Aksrs.
ungo WA0AWQ1U1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-04

This proposal rs mate tcith fuH knOtrIs4ge Of the
distance Qf the the freight Of the aik 20 be car
rsd, aud all Other particulars reference tie rOee
and SeTrtce. GHd, also, after corefBt examination
Of the lars aad Instructions attached TO advertisement
az mail service and Of the contained IN s
act Of Congress Of JHHe 5, Io72.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-04

~THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED until
MONDAY. January 8, ls73, same hour and rlacs.
as ID. n. wARNER, Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-04
PROPOSALS.
TINTED STATES MAIL.
MARYLAND.

Posi- 0sr,cE DEPARTMENT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-04

Gold Pens and Pencils
Rogers Sons superior Penkrives
Zine Russia Leaf English and French Calf
skfh Pos bet Books and Letter Wallets.
hne assortment of Photograph Albums.
Games. PuZZsss, BuiloiER and A Blocks
American, kns)ish, Irish and scotch Toy Books
containing large Illustrations printed in color,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
NEW YORK.
The Cheap Transportation Problem

The Cheap transportation Problem.
NEW YORK, Sept. 11-At 8 meeting of
the Senatorial transportation Committee
to-day, Senator Window presided. Several
railway companies we're represented. Sem
ator Window stated the obi ct of Congress
was to procure cheap transportation o the
seabosrd. Mr. Hays, representing the Blue
Line, made lengthy statement relative to
through fast lines, aud said complaint was
frequently made of facilities not being fur
nished by the railroad companies for the
Shipment of grain. The great trouble really
is a. the destination. When train g. rives
at New York with lsrc quantity of grain
the consumer must provide barges to take
it away, and this causes great delay. The
difficulty is not in moving cars over the line,
bu in dischSrging the grain. The system
of inspection, If Introduced here, would OBJ
viate all this. The vital point, according to
Mr.. Hayes, was the necessity of provi ing
storage capacity at the East, so that pro-
perty can be moved here and delivered with
facility. Then supply and demand would
equ4lize the movement Of property.
Conscience Money.
NEW YORK, SeVt. lit is reported that
the parties who recently successfully nego-
tiated the forged Buffalo and Erie bonds
have been in con erence and are now in
correspondence with one o. more brokers
here, vino loaned funds upon them, in view
of the return of portion, if not all, the
money advanced. 1t is understood Will
hanson, the person who obtained most Of
the cash upon these securities, is in the
West, and the party who is now negotis-
ting for sett ement with the brokers, Is
acting as his agent,
The Nathan Mystery.
1t has been decided to bring Irving here
from San francisco to see what he knows
of the Nathan murder.
Closing the ESfabIe Door after the
Horse is Stolen.
A mass meeting of citizens of Newark,
New Jersey, was held tonight to take into
consideration the stopping Of further plum
deriDg ofthe city treasury. DR.. butcher
was president of the meeting. After ad-
dresses by several citizens, committee of
100 was sppoiUted, of citizsns irrespective
of politics, who were instructed to investi-
gate all department accounts of the city,
and empowered to employ counsel to prose-
cute offenders. The committee commence
! investigation tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
ARaiIway Endemic.
Riot in Madrns-EIght x nIed.
Condensed TeIeKrams.

We have g New York dispatch which
reads "The dead were scattered about and
the silver handles and plates Of the coftins
stolen" We suppose some ghouls have got
into vsul. somewhere.
One of the New York bond forgeTs was
caught in Brownsville, Texas, yesterday as
he was about to step into Mexico.
For not publishing the Canadian Cred
Mobile Investigation, with which the tele-
graph is burdened every night, our excuse
must be that we can bar Oily keep up with
the record Of rascslities on this side OF the
line.
Tacoria, on Puget Sound, has been fixed
OF as the terminus Of Vnderbih's North
Pacific.
The mill owners o. Charleston, S. c.,
have determined to keep their mills closed
until the negro strikers return to work 81
old rates.
The coIored people OF Camden, n. j., had
centennial demonstration yesterday
They propose q monument TO the memory
of old John Brown.
a railroad accident occurre d at Trenton
Mo-, yesterday, resulting in the death OF one
man, and the injury of four or five others
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
THE PORK.PACKERS.


Eal9o bE&nub.
CHICAGO, Sept. HIN the pork packers
convention to day resolu ion was accepted
that no delegates shall te admitted to fu-
ture conventions who do not represent as
sociations adopting the rules of this conven-
ton. The committee on business submit
ted report embodying the rules which
shall govern the busin IS of cutting AMI
packing. They differ in no essential point
from the old rules and the report was
adopted. .......
A resolution was adopted allowing any
memters of any Board of Trade to bring
charges of unmercantile conduct against
any member of this Association, provided
such Board of Trade enforces the same
rules as this Association on the matter
complained of. Another resolution urges
all commercial bodies to provide for the sd-
iustment of difficulties arising between
their own members. Mr.. Hamilton, OF
Missouri, offered the following which was
adopted.
Resolved, That the changing of brands,
the repacking of pork, taking out surplus
weights and leaving the Criginal brands are
practices il furious to the trade and should
be discountenanced, and in the absence OF
any proper law to punish it as crime, II
should amount to disqualification fol
membership of this Convention.
Resolved, That proper protection should
be given TO the trade by the enactment Of 9
necessary law, and that this Convention, ss
sn at due to itself and fair trade, recon-.
mend the passing of such law by Con.
gress.
Resolved, That committee Of seven be
raised by appointment Of the President
whose duty shall be The preparation of the
necessary act.
NJ. CulbeTtsoD, of Chicago, called atten.
ton to the resolution adopted by the pack
ers st their meeting last eV,ning, excluding
all but packers from the Association, anC
spoke briefly in its favor. The resolution
was opposed by Counselnan and Crogin, o
Chicago; Hoofland, Of New York, and Kahn
of Cincinnati, and was finally tabled.
After the usual resolutions of thanks the
Convention adjourned to meet at Louis
vile, KY, Sept. 16, 1874.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
CRIMINAL.
Shall q Fiend be Set Loose for Fear
of Lynch Law?

Shall q Fiend be Set Loose for Fear
Of Lynch Law?
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11.-A negro named
Bill Bruce was arrested here few days
ago, charged withOut-sgiDg young white
girl near California, MOniTeau county, and
Sheriff Garnall Of that county telegraphed
to Chef of Police here to hold Bruce until
he cocld send an officer for him. Sheriff
Garnall now telegrspbs the police here not
to hold Bruce as he does not think best he
should be taken back. This action is ex-
planned by the police here on the theory
that if Bruce is taken to California Sheriff
Garnall could not protect him against a
mob of lynchers. 1t is also asserted here
that Gsrnall has acted under the advice Of
Gov. Woodson, but what ground there is
for this assertion is not definitely known.
Celestial Sinners.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10.-The eight
Chinese women, passengers on the steamer
Macgresory, who declared they were pur-
chased in China and brought here for pur-
poses of prostitution, were all sent to the
Chinese Mission for protection from the
Hypye Tong Society.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
FARMERS AND THE ASSESSMENT

From the jackson Club Room


There is q wonderful unanimity display
ed by the press of the State 10 denounctug
the assessment law passed By be las Leg
islasure. Argument, ridicule, sarcasm, all
of the weapons of journalism, are hurled
with the whole force of the editorial intel
lect, gigantic or otherwise. They fall upon
the front, flank and rear of the offending
bill, and are dealing death and destruction
to the to be pitied legislators who framed
or even voted for the obnoxious in
s;rument. We do not doubt that
the law Is far from perfect. Many Of the
enactments which were promulgated from
the State capitol last winter seems TO evil
dence lack of common sense on the part of
our Senators and Representatives, or worse,
were designed by crafts lawyery to increa e
their business 10 comes. The law In ques.
ton has been explained several times by
the Comptroller, who evidently Is much
muddled, and his explanations are not 50
Gear yet that they do not need some re-
vision.
Bus in spite of all this, and good as the
reasons may be for criticising the lack OF
conciseness and some defects in its provis-
ions, we believe that the principle upon
which the law is founted, which makes ev'
cry kind of property pay its proportion Of
the taxes is correcs. It's patent to all tn
this has not heretofore been the case. Fhe
farmer without waste land, has all included
in the little homestead, and the mechan.
ic with his house and lot have been
taxed to the full value Of their property,
while the large property owner has shirked
upon his stout lands" and has hid bis
stocks and pounds out Of sight of. the assess
or. Taxes are, legitimstely used, for the
support of the government and for the pro.
lection of property and persons. They at.
ford protection alike to the property of rich
AID poor, in proportion to the
actual wealth Of either, and
the expense should be distrib
u,ed In the same equitable proportion. This
is the intent of the present Law, and Its
effect will be either to find the property, or
To periure the man who hides it, 1t is
clearl " wrong to tax property in any form
twice, and if the law may be so construed
"a to lew from the man who loans and
from the man who borroTs upon the same
money, it should be amended.
But because it is pronounced inqulsi-
torisl, in thai it compels everybody to &C
count for his actual wealth whether In
land. bonds, notes, stocks, diamonds OF
pianos, is why We like il; and it is why ey-
srv farmer in the State will approve of it,
If he has a proper understanding OF its
provisions.
The Memphis appeal advocates no tax
upon mopey, and says that the producer
must finally pay the tax which the capital
list has paid upon the money he borroWs.
Suppose that he does. II will then be PAID
BY the party who enjoys its use and not ~
the people al large.
Before the sw Is repealed let's AXE 4
q, ID square look at It, and see whether
there is not something in it worth saving
II there are faults, correct them; but let Us
not destroy the good, too, with the evil
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
FISK-STOKES.
Rehearsal of the Tragedy by a Fresh
Witness,


Witness.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE friends of
Mrs. Benton, arrested yesterday as an i'm
portant witness in the Stokes case, sllege
that the evidence she would give would be
the following: She bad been visiting
friend in the Grand Central Hotel, half an
hour before the commission Of the murder.
Happening to look out Of the parlor win
dow she saw, on the opposite side of the
way, Edward S. Stokes. She beckoned to
him and he n ssed BroSdssy and entered
the hotel, then came up to the parlol and
ccDversed with her for over fifteen minutes.
She left him in the parlOT, descended the
ladies' stairway and was just going ont of
the street door when Fisk drove up. Fisk
met her and talked with her in front ofthe
hotel for few moments.
Fisk then entered ihs hotel and she
started, when she heard the report of pistol
and saw boy run out of the hotel in evil
dent fright. Sh9 went back to the ladies'
entrance and had again entered the hotel
when looking up the stairway she saw two
men carrying Fisk up stairs. As she was
going up stairs she found on one of the
lower steps a revolver and from its position
thought that it must have belonged to Fisk.
She concea ed the revolver and went up
stairs to her friends room. Thsr friend bad
persuaded her not to reveal her finding the
| pistol. Since the murder she had not said
any thing 10 the authorities concerning
F SKIS revolver, fearing it might iDjure the
chance of Stokes acquittal.
Mrs. Benton's maiden name was Winnie
| White, born in Lexington, Ky, in 1896. Soon
| after reaching WOmanhoOd she went 10 New
Orleans and in that city remained for OVel
fifteen years, being especially notorious
during the war. In 1868 she married Gen.
Benton of the United States army who diet
very sud 'enly tbree months after the mac
riage. Mrs. Bentou in 1865 went to Wash
iugton, remained there three years ant
then came to this city, where she has since
resided. In 1871 it is alleged she became
acquainted with james Fisk and RdwarC
S. Stokes.
The EUening Post says ths next trial o
Stokes for the shooting OF Fisk is set down
for October 6.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
POLITICAL
aPar Mobile Fratrum."


Morton and Pinchback ON the stump
DAYTON, o., Sept. 11.-Senator Morton
address; ed a large Republican meeting here
to night for nearly two hours. Bis opening
was a review Of Thurman's campaign
speeches In reference TO himself, especially
relating to the salary grab, in which he
pointed out and commented upon the re-
markably curious mistakes Thurman made.
He referred TO the Congressional Globe for
proof, and in re alton to the withdrawal of
bis motion to strike out of the salary bill,
so as to exclude Congress nen from in
creased salaries, said Thurman was among
those who solicited him to withdraw it. He
also reviewed Aliens Columbus speeches
sarcsstically, and then addressed himself
to the general issues of the day, establishing
that the doctrine was the only principle
held by the Democratic party in all parts of
the country. The meeting was very large
aud held the people until the close. Sena-
tor Pinchbsck, of Louisiana, who happened
to stop over, responded to call in few
spicy sentences.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12

SAN Francisco, Sept. IA fire last
night destroyed one-fourth OF the town OF
Foress Hill, Gala, principally dwellings.
Loss unknown.
A fire st Redding, Gala, this morning de-
stroyed an entire block. Loss SIS, 900.
Insurance $4,000. The postoffice and
mails were consumed.
MARBLE HEAD, MASS, Sept. 11-An in
csndiary fire this morning burneu Paine's
sable aud six horses, the Monstsg House,
the National Grand Bank, and dwelling,
Loss SIS, 900.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
Aaipu aud Smerieam.

GOLD advanced slightly in New Y ork yes
terday, ranging from Ill to ll1s, and clos
ing at I'LL.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
A Rival of CnJlen bryant.

PORTLAND, Me, Stpt. l1.-Ashur Ware
died 10 this city last night aged %. He was
editor of the Boston Yankee in 1915, and
the Portland argus in 1917; held the Office
of District Judge A years, besides other
important trusts.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
The kellogg Authorities Ignored by
Federal Officials

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE EDi'ed
States Marshal at Shreveport. La, tele-
graphs to Attorney General Williams that
the local authorities on the Texas Pacific
railroad have stopped the cars Ly force, on
account of the fever at Shreveport, and ask
ing that the general government interfere to
compel the running of trains.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12

TENNESSEE BONDS were a shade lower
in New York yesterday, the old issue sell.
ing at 81 and the new at so.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
SHREVEPORT.
Aid for the Suffering.

Christian Aid for the Suffering.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11.-Twelve hundred
dollars were raised in a few minutes on
'Changs this noon for the sick and suffering
people of Shreveport, La, and Committee
of prominent merchants was appointed to
solicit subscriptions for the same purpose.
1t is expected that handsome sum will be
raised.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
New Orleans Pool OF Cotton Es-
timales

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 11.-Ths cotton
crop pool estimates ceased March 1, with
43 estimates, the highest being 3,977, 900;
the lowest, $3.50, 900 snd he average g.
73s,2S7. The winning estimate was 3,042,-
1884 and wss mare by Mr.. j. B. Priolean of
Liverpool, formerly of Frazer, Trenholm &
Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
MEMPHIS.
DeIersum Tremens.

MEMPHIS, sept. 11.-Issac Hogan who
shot Jim Sawyers, the hackmsn, yesterday
and attempted to shoot A. j. Wheeler,
while in a fit of mania portu died in the
station house last night from morphine
taken Just before he commenced shooting.
After being taken to the station house h0
denied any knowledge of the shooting, but
said he was pursued by band of robbers.
Negro Assassins.
Andy and James Williams, two of the
negroes concerned in the assassination OF
Richard Harris at Elmwood Cemetery last
Saturday night were arrested last night and
will De examined tomorrow.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12

COTTON was in fair request in New York
yesterday at 2Osc for middling.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12

DAnbury mans highest ambition Is to
get money enough to buy place In the
hearts of bis eountrymen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
Negro Assassins.

The telegraph reports marriage on
western-bound train. Was 1t q railroad
tie?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
FOREIGN.
Cholera ON the Continent.


LONDON, Sept. 11.-Dispatches nom
British Consuls In France, Russia, Italy
and Germany, report the cholera cEeasing
in those countries.
Election MObs fn TFa1ee.
There Is mu'h excitement In Tralee,
Ireland, In consequences of the approaching
election for a II ember of Parliament. Da-
vid O'Donnoghue, the Liberal candidate,
arrived in that city yesterday, was received
by large numbers, and escorted to bis resi-
dence. While the procession was moVlr 6,
it was attacked by mob and several per-
sors beaten. During the night armed po-
lie men patrolled the streets.
A Railway Epidemic.
There were three railway accidents In
England yesterday. The alarming frequen.
cy Of disasters of this character has been
the subject of much comment. This morn
ing's pspers call upon the Government to
interfere and compel he mansgers of roads
to adopt more stringent measures for the
prevention of accidents.
Riot in Madras-Elght Il illed.
BOMBAY, Sept. ia serious riot broke
out several days ago in the Presidency OF
Madras. Troops were Sent to the scene Of
disturbance and restored order, not howev-
er before they had fred upon the rioters
and killed eight.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
RELIGIOUS.
Sundax schools. Attention.

Sunday SCHOOLS, Attention
NEW YORK, Sept. ia request having
been made by the London Sunday School
Union that the Sabbath schools in the Uni
ted ST. ties should Unite with the schools in
foreign countries in observing Oct. 10 as a
day CT prayer, the Sabbath schools in this
city and elsewhere are to observe that day,
the lesson for the occasion not to be omit
ted however,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
BROWNSVILLE.
A DeIuge-VesseIsS Stranded and Rail-
WAYS Washed Away.

ways Washed Away.
BROWNSVILLE, Sept. 1.-THE severest
rain storm, for several years, with almost a
gale of wind, has prevailed for nearly "a
hours. 'Che steamer st. Mary, of Morgan's
line, dragged her anchor in Brszos harbor,
and grounded in about three feet water.
TIE vessel lies steady and will probably be
got off. Allth small crafts in Bagdad and
B szos hsrbors are either stranded or sunk.
The railroad between Brownsville and Point
Isabel is badly washed and the embark
meDts in several places are reported carried
away and the track destroyed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-12
The Grofto ofLourdes.

A Catholic paper says the project of an
American p lgrimage to one or more of the
shrines of Europe and to Rome has been
uud.r consideration by those who would
probably be leaders in it. This statement
is drawn out by correspondent who is
particularly anxious that some of the Sons
of Mary in America should visit the shrine
of our Lady of Lourdes. The plan which
meets with mosg favor contemplates the
chartering of steamer, taking freight both
ways to help pay expenses, and uniting
highly spiritual work with the ordinary re-
Taxation which ourpeople claim during their
vacations.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-06-27
MARKETS.
Domestic Markets.

NEw York, June 26, Evening.-Cotton closed
Ssoeps s o So sss Of m
fures to-day Is 200, as follows: June 2OSc; July
soc; August 20 l.lse; septsemSer s IS Lite 3ftS
FOur-SOutkern less active at $608 for common
to fair extra; So 5odl0 50 for good to choice do.
better other kinds without decided change: de.
nand moderate. Corn no change, 53d54c Pork
more active, mess $lsal6 Mess beef dull, $50 !
quiet Al steady. Turpentine dull. 44d45c. Rosin
dull at S. IS for cosmon strained.
Governments dun and quiet. Skies Of 1881,
l22h: tive-twenties of 1862 lIoa: of 1854. li6'.
of 1861 49, l2O; of 1867, l!os; OF 1868. l20
new iives, ll5as; ten-fortes ia.
State bonds steady and unchanged. Money
closed easy at 30i. Exchange steady -!tGSs.
Gold closed at ll5l..
Kyeninr,-Cofee quiet and steady; Rio l.l1 a Ice.
Sugar Il lower, steady at decline fair to good re.
6ning 7A a. &c. Mo)asses dull and unchanged.
Rice steady at IA 08hc.
n C1NCINNATI, June 26 Cotton quiet and unchan1
"a -Four dull at So 5Gd7. Wheat steady s. S0d
lB Corn steady, 4ld43c. Oats steady. 0d42c:
Provisions opened quiet, closed frmer; Pork is
zSlS 80 Lard Quiet; steam SdSSc; kettle 8 4c: job
bling sales at 81sc Bulk mt ats quiet, held more
firmly; shoulders 6s d6hsc clear RIB sc clear "a
ciear rib Sc; clear ssc. whisky steady at sOc
ST. Louis June 26.-CottOn dull and nominal; low
xiddling I7,s 0i8c, middlng ls's &lsc Flour quiet
md weak; very little dong. Wheat hrmer and
higher; soft No 2sprng Chicago s. s5c No. 3red fall
81 28 prime S As; strictly prime TO cho,ce white
81 570l 62l saall lots Of new nrst o. 'hs
Corn Guiet; No. mixed 42c sacked Oats shade
better; No. . 2sh d29c in elevator. Whisky dul;
- Pork dull; small lots at s 10. Bacon-Only
Cnall order trade. Lard dull and weak; renned
- V8ac
RorelGn Markets.
LIVERPOOL. June 26, Evening 1s.s
1905 bales, of which 1000 were for export and
speculation. July delivery from savannah anu
Charleston l3 l6d. Bacon 3ss for snort ND niuoie'
6pirits turpentine 33s 6dd34s. ~.
EoSpoN, June &c, Evening Spirits turpenf'ns Ses'