The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-11-19
THE ALLEN HOGAN PRIZE FIGHT
ALLEN RESORTS TO FOUL MEANS
TO WIN THE FIGHT.
THE REFEREE DECIDESIr 4 DRAW
REGIMENTS or MEN OFFERING
THEIR SERVICE, = TO THE
GOVERNMENT.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY by
THE LATE STORMS.
FROM NEW YORK
THE NAVY.

NEW YORK November ls-
There "a a. present 2,S;7 men employed
in various department. o, the navy yard,
and it is probable that orders will be
given for the employment Of thousands
more.
SECRETARY robson
arrived At 10 O'Clock, accompa.
MED by Mr.. Hau.come, chief of the bu.
renu ut Washington. The secretary
came from Washington for tho express
purpose Of inspecting the progress of the
work of ltting Out vessels of war. IIuus-
come in conversation said that within
three weeks We shall have from 10 to 70
vessels Of war rendy for Cuban
waters. Secretary Robson stated he was
determined TO remove all distractions
and place the navy on sound footing,
rendy at all times { rp, ace or war
cospIrioN OF STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NEW YORK, November ls.-The spe.
cial statement If the condition Of The
Pacific mail steamship company made to
tn new board Of directors, show receipt
from May ], to october l, 1873, TO b"
s3,012 400; and expenditures, $4,000, li5,
leaving balance of nearly S6l,J rs
il il understood no allowance is made for
insurance or wear and tear. IL is said
recent Investigations into the disposition
Of millions earned annually by the CON.
psny. showed fraud. corruption ard mis-.
management, and the necessity tor reor-
ganiz ,tion OF the concern.
Inquiries among largo number OF
dealers here do not confirm tho rumors
OF failures, although suspensions during
the next few weeks would not be turprie.
ing. Trade is bad and dealers ind II diff
h'ult to pay expences and meet de-
mSnds.
JURORS ARRESTED.
Porter, the Stokes juror arrested thi.
morning was held to bail in $4,000
Hunt the officer who had charge of him,
was comitted to J Ill in default of So 900
Centre the eighth juror will be mr.
rsig med on . charge Of bribery.
WALL STREET.
During the afternoon affairs in Wall
street were unsettled with frequent fluc
tustions.
THE LONDON BANNING co.,
which was reported in trouble, was the
London, Asislic aid European banking
company, but their agent here denies the
truth OF the rumor, Alter tho C ose of
business . defalacation WAS reported 10
the National bank in Broadway. but on
inves 'igation discovered tha. there WAS
no defalca.ion Although tho bank has
been loaning freely to a sewing machine
company, and tho paper Of the same
gone to protest. The bank has CAPT, al
of ono million dollars, and surplus of
two hundred and if,y thou and dollars.
How far the bank may become involved
is ~ question of the iutu'o of other bank.
Recruiting fer the the navy |. going on
brskly here. The Charity Dramatic As.
ISOLATION gives performance At the
Acsdemy Of Music December 20. for tn.
heneflt ~ widows and orphans of the vic.
tins of the Virginius massacre.
This afternoon III" Havana mail steam
or Wilmington took oit II largo cases
contsining several hundred Remington
rifles for ths Spanish government. She
also took out large quantity nj provis-
ions
The Pos. ssys it is now accepted AZ a
fact that several banks. including the
largest one not only in this city, but Of
the entire national banks ~ tho country,
will oppose tho report of the cleariny
house committee OF nine and its conclu.
sinns. and II necessary to the extent of
the law
The Mercantile National bank, corner
~ Broadway and Dey street, have lost
u.not enough to effect its solvency.