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PROGRESS OF THE FARMERS MovEMENr
INDEPENDENT COUNTY oRGANIPATIoN-A FIERY
SPEECH.

INDEPENDENT COUNTY oRGANIPATIoN-A FIERY
SPEECH.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRIBUNE.
CHICAGO, Aug. THE farmers movement
in the State and throughout the North West is passing
through an interesting phase Of county organization
preliminary TO wider action In several States, in
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, their county
tons have issued calls for conventions OF farmers who
desire act hereafter independently of all existing
parties County by county in Illinois the farmers
meeting for the nomination of independent county Off
GERS and for the formation Of and permanent organ
izations, which. when the time comes for the en-
trance OF this element into State and National
contests will be fitted by this local training and expe
rience for effective concert. In these meet
ings the farmers act without reference TO
either Republican Democratic, or Liberal influence. The
farmers Of Ford County met in convention at Paxton
to-day. Delegates in attendance representing
nearly every school district in the county NDeenths
Of those present were old time Republicans Resolutions
were adopted denouncing railroad extoruons, the
salary grab land grants. and all forms OF politi-
cal dishonesty They demand that special legislation
of all kinds be discontinued and that the railroads
be controlled by law The resolutions close with an en-
phate declaration that the farmers Of Ford County con-
stue themselves separate and independent organiza-
ton apart parties OF the day Delegate Con-
vention called meet Ang. &c, to nominate county
officers The meeting OF the largest and most
influential ever held in the county.
The Brooklyn tWisl Grange Of Patrons, representing
Dane, Rock and Green Counties. met to-day and adopted
resolutions in favor OF the reelection Of Gov Washburne
The farmers of Scott County. Illinois. with their fani-
lies met TO the number of 1900 today at Winchester
They were addressed by the Hon. W. C. Flag President
Of the State Farmers Association, and by NJ Smith,
Secretary The address OF the latter very long
heated. and listened to with eager attention
He conrasted the novels which hundreds Of farmers
were forced live with the palaces owned by railroad
monoposts and middle-men, and prOphesed that day
would come, if other remedies failed, when
il the farmers were hoodwinked and swinded
they had been, be and his boys and thousands OF
other farmers and their boys would ride some OF the
villains ont OF the State, and that many tree would
bear human fruit He believes, however, some other
remedy would be found. Tue audience appiauded the
tnnnn
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FOREIGN NOTES.

The Orange Societies of Liverpool yesterday
welcomed the Canadian Orange deputies with grand
public denomination.
The London journals of yesterday morning
contradict the report that Prince Arthur is beOed 10
Princess 1hyra OF Denmark
There have been numerous railway accidents
in England during the last few days The loss OF lfe
fortunately has been light, but many persons have re-
ceyed injuries
The election in East Staffordshire to fill the
vacancy in the House Commons caused by the death
of Mr. Mclean, resulted in the return Of Mr. s. c.
Alsopp, the Conservative candidate MI AlsoPps ma
Jority was 900
An official letter, dated Bellun, Italy, July
g. saws: ION the evening of June 20 terrible earth
quake occurred here carrying death TO many and con-
sternation all The dead are counted by tens. the
material injury DONE by millions o1 the puaings Vi
the city, every fourth fifth IL rendered nnnhapltaoe
me prnepa cry of anguish is raised ana seeks
for prompt and efectual relef'"
According to the new German monetary
law for money In circulation s to be substituted the ma
ona gold standard the mark value IS $40 cents being
rho unit OF the money OF account and OF the coinage Gold
coins consist Of s. 10, and 20 marks. The subsidiary
coinage is TO consist of g. and mark pieces and 80
and 40 penny pieces token coinage. and 10 penny
pickle copper, and and penny copper pieces Inc
subsidiary token coinage is to be manufactured on
account OF the Empire, and issued IN exchange al par
for the national gold coin The whole amount OF the
steer and token coinage Is not to exceed l2i marks
per capita of the population OF the Empire. which VIII
make th. issue amount TO something over $0O0OO In
value The Bundesrath is empowered to prevent en-
trely the circulation OF foreign coins ana 70 decide
bether the Imperial Treasury receive foreign currency
at The rate II heretofore has IN inland towns ana IN
such case to fix the rate. Until Jan, 1876 all bank notes
moi upon the national currency system are 10
he called in After only such bank notes as are
redeemable In national currency Will be Issued or
allowed 10 remain in circulation. There VIII necessarily
ne large reduction the lrate OF the gold coinage ana
relief to the various markets OF the world par
,icnary london: and the system will also tend very
strongly TO decrease the shipment OF gold coin ana buI
lion from the United states. The coinage operations OF
The German Empire during the last IL months Withdrew
temporariIy from it, accustomed channels between
sl6O and 500 100000 OF gold and contepiates the
Constitution of gold colEs place OF the large amount
Of silver hitherto the standard in the German states
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-08
PHILADELPHIA REAL ESTATE FRAUDS

TWENTY-FIVE SPURIOUS MORTGAGES DISCOVERED.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1.-THE resignation
into the frauds committed by Leslie through the false
record OF mortgages shows that the total amount de
frauded will exceed $4,000 Thus far only 20 spur
Gus mortgages have been discovered, amounting 10
$4,000 the losses confined to insurance
pany and two building associations. The loss will
probably be made good by Recorder ouseman whose
clerk "a party TO the fraud
NATURE OF LRsLEs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DIS
COvRRY OF HIS CRIMINAL ACTS.
from Tar Philadelphia BreHing Telegraph.
A great deal has been said of the operations
Of the weilknown conveyancer, c. NJ Leslie, the full
public time and there scores OF rumors
floating upon the streets rejecting suspicion upon his
Leslie has acted squarely toward his patrons but
Of the reports are eXaggeTauons. The particn-
made arrangement with the Search Clerk in the
Recorders office. whose name is Marion W. Myers
when the destnes OF the Office under the control
Of John A. HOusemau-by which Mr. Leslie himself was
permitted TO make searches and by the payment of "a
searches stamped correct by the clerk
In this way, Mr. Leslie certified that certain properties
almost ifnOt entirely clear Of incumbrance whereas
they heavily mortgaged. BY this means he oh
tanned loans from building associations and individuals
with which TO carry on his extensive real estate opera
tons and IL would perhapsuness unusual event
brought the matter TO the surfacebe months and years
before the fraud discovered. The operations OF Mr.
Leslie seem manly To be connected with Madison
square," fine property near the Naval Asylum Large
sums Of money, upon mortgages, were legitimately
raised the houses making uD this square, from $6O
to $1,000 each but subsequently, by means OF fraud
uent searches which set forth that tue properties were
in the main clear, other mortgages OF like amounts were
put upon them, and Mr. Leslie realized handsomely ny
Thus far about 200 worth Of fraudulent mortgages
have become known There lie doubt that the state
ments aa0at on the street and ,eeaphed to 0thef
IA million and over, gross exaegerations Upon the
incoming OF Mr.. Walton as Recorder, and when there
not breath OF suspicion against Mr.. Leslie 8
probity or financial stability, he applied to Mr. Walton
TO be allowed TO make his own examination aud then lee
fla larE A mt I'm no
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disabled and her progress by sa wouId neoe
ssry be slow captain OF the Rhein which arrived
on Monday reports that he vessel which ne sup
posed was the Arndt Aug. /, making way under SAL
but he IL not certain 10 her identity and 1t Is possible
that 1t was Of the Of the National
general appearance is somewhat similar. The anxiety
concerning the missing steamer ia mostly confined 10
the friends OF the passengers The agents OF the line
itself and the underwriters have little fear concerning
her safety and doubt that she will be heard from
within q few days. The r. NJ Arndt is a new steamer,
only recently completed and is now making her thiru
trip this port She is valued at about s35oO0 and is
SAID 10 be one OF the sanchest and most seawohy YES
sells aoat The list OF cabin passengers who embarked
from Stettn Ia as follows:
Miss Adams, Miss Atwood, OF the United States; Dr,
H. DOhrn Director of the Steamship Company, Stetin
the Rev. DIR. schwarz aud family, Asia Minor; Henry
Definite Louisa Passeh and child, Miss Teresa Sandt
Carl Poientz (merchant, Mrs. Louisa Polentz, VIM
Brandt August Schmidt Miss Flora Freyer, Max kron
trowitch, August Mosel Miss Henrietta SehierWagen,
Frederick Schultz Miss Adelaide Schmidt allrof Prus
the Rev. A. CrOn, Miss Rosale Cron, NILES Ainella
Cron, Of Brandenburg
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iron-clads will be built at John Roachs"orS d.
Chesterion the Delaware.
EXCHANGE OF NEWSPAPERS WITH ENGLAND.
The Post-onice Department has Issued circular
which says:
The attention Of this Department having been c M
20 the circumstance that under the regulations y,
British Post Office British periodicals issued AT
OF not more then days. and printed on sheets a.
together classed az newspapers when forws.uo c
cordingy IL being desirable that the regualon
the exchange OF all classes OF correspondence shah
as nearly MS practicable the IN each country 'n
PostmasterGenera ordered that periodicals
AZ intervals Of not more than 81 days aud prn,9u "a
States and addressed TO Great Britain, sha nelcnia.
he treated as newspapers and charged with posass az,
cordincy, that IL 10 say, two cents on eacn copy
exceeding four ounces in weight and an addiiobal le
of two cents for each additional weight Of four ouncc
OF fraction thereof.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE BRITISH MIN
ISrRY

IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE BRITISH MIN
ISrRY
IfANsFER or Mr. LowE-MR GLADSTONE ASSUMES
ANOTHER oFPICE-THE MARQUIS OF RIPoN AND
MfssRs. CHILDERs AND BAXTER SUCCEEDED BY
MEssRs. BRUCE, BRIGHT. AND DoDsON.
The following changes are reported as decided
upon in the British Ministry:
Mr.. Lowe, Chancellor of the Exchequer, takes the
Home Office
MI. Gladstone assumes the duties of Chancellor
OF the Exehequer in addition to those Of his present
position.
The Marquis of Ripon Lord President of the
Council and Mr.. Childers, Chancellor Of the Duchy
OF Lancaster, retire to private life.
Mr.. Bruce, Home Minister, will be elevated to the
peerage. and become Lord President of the Council
Mr.. John Bright returns to the Cabinet as Chan
ceilor OF the Duchy of Lancaster
Mr.. John George Dodson. late Chairman of the
Committee of the Whole House, succeeds Mr..
William Z. Baxter as Joint Secretary of the
Treasury.
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sion OF the the white and colored
respectively.
Resolutions were passed declaring the late oyster
law oppressive and unjust, and deserving cor
rection by legislative enactment; changing the
plan of the city and county organization, and
providing for only three resident members of the
State Executive Committee The following telegram
from Gen. Kemper was received:
GoRDoNsvIIE, Aug. g. 1873.
To he Hon. THOMAS BoCoCK: 1 accept the nomDa-
ton with profound Of its Just responsibilities.
hat without fear Of defeat Let all true Virginians
stand together for the sake OF Virginia.
(Signed) JAS. L. KEMPER.
The Convention adjourned sine die. and was
resolved into meeting at IL o'clock to allow
the most prominent speakers to address the vast
assemblage.
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WASHING TON.
TENDERS FOR A STEAM sLooP OF WAR.
WACurNCTnG Thuradau Auo =

WASHINGTON Thursday Aug. 7, 1873.
Proposals opened at the Bureau of Construction
and Repairs at the Navy Department to-day for the
struction including all materials except live oak TIMBER
Of sloOp OF Of $40 tons complete for
service The bids follows: Nathaniel Mckay OF
NewYork, ts5,ON; Thomas Stack Of New York, s+sOo0
Donald Mckay OF Boston, l6SOOO Robert E. Jackson OF
Boston S69 800 John w. Lynn OF Philadelphia sls30O0
$500 additional II delivered at NewYork aud o. 600 add
tional II delivered at Boston; William w. Boles Of Chi
cago. slsoooo John English Son Of NewYork ssooo;
John W. Grths OF Boston, N790o0 The contract Will
not be awarded for several DAYS There spirited
competition among the shpbuilders in bidding for the
building of these wooden soOps or the eight tenders,
three from citizens OF Boston; three from New
York, and Is believed bv OF the most interested
parties that the will certainly be built in the lat
Ter city, OF the other three wooden sloops authorized
by Congress, two Of equal size with that for which
uhcts are now pending will be built at the
Porsmonth n: H.. Nayy-Yard, and another
large Irlgate OF 1000 tons Of the Hartford class
At the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The Government will
rut one OF the vessels 10 be built 1T the Portsmouth
~ yarc entirely OF its materials and with its
own LABOR wlle for ths other II will supply materials
ana cOhaet Will private individuals for LABOR epec
ncatops Tor the latter have been prepared and
being distributed among Eastern shIp-buiders The
contract iot winch tenders made TO-DAY will not
hHaueu uhLi ssftStaLy hobeson bas personally exam
neo the BIDS While IL 10 generally CONCEDED that Two
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FIGHTING AMONG THE cHERoKEEs.

KANSAS City, Aug. IA special dispatch 10
The Kansas city Times from Cofeyvile, Kansas says
information reached that place yesterday that tho
Cherokee Indians were having bloody war among
themselves at Cadys Bluff, about IS miles south OF
there. The trouble grew out OF the election held on
Aug in which what is known the Ross faction we're
successful The bther two factions are termed Inde
pendent and Downlngs Ali the parties are determined
and the probability is there will be bloody yet.
The latest report says about armed Of the
faction lying quiet and awaiting orders. Their OPP
ponents declare their determination to continue the
fight.
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TILE FRENCH BOURBONs.

Is ACKNOWLEDGED As THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE
or BOURBONs.
PARIS, Thursday, Aug, T. 1873.
Vienna dispatch says the Count de Chambord
yesterday returned the visit Of the Count de Paris
The interview between the Princes lasted over an
hour. Nothing is known of the nature Of the con-
ference.
Another Vienna dispatch says that in his late in
teryiew with the Count de Chambord the Count de
Paris acknowledged the former to be the head of the
House of Bourbons and of the Royal line of France.
On the return visit of Chambord to the Count dc
Paris, the latter met Chambord at the door of his
hotel, and escorted him within.
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BRUTAL MURDER IN KENTUCKY.

EVANSVILLE, Aug Last night six men,
disguised entered the house OF Mr.. Robert Allen, a
wealthy planter, living ak miles from owensboro' KY
Mr. Allen and his nephew, John Allen, were awakened
by the intruders. who at began firing at them.
Allen was shot in the thigh, and his nephew in the
breast. Both escaped 20 the road, where the young
mans dead body found In the morning. There is
clue to the murderers but the whole neighborhood
rs arou sed and vigorous search Ia being prosecuted
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A TEXAS TOWN ATTACKED BY INDIANS,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-Information has been
received here from San Antonio. Texas that the little
town OF Fro was lately attacked by large band Of Iu-
dams 90 In number They captured stock attacked the
MeIcans. wounding one, and murdered Dr. Massey age
n. but his family escaped. The sAvages destroyed ALL
the furniture IN and then plundered the house OF Mr.
Graham. when they were attacked by seven citizens
who had but four guns between them. The sayases
were compelled to retreat, and being pursued by
both soldiers and citizens when the messenger left
Great excitement prevailed
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LONG BRANCH NOTES,

LONG BRANCH, Aug. 9.-Presdent Grant
returned from Washington this afternoon Tonight he
rescued lady from injury by u runaway team on
Cedaave. The hotels, to-day were thronged with Wis
itors The Old Guard. accompanied by the 18th Regi-
mont Band from NewYork dlned at Pleasure Bay and
returned home tonight. The gentlemens amateur
for the West End Cup at Monmouth Park, the 18th
inst is regarded with general interest. Eugene Earle
ia the fayorite, three to one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-08
A SPANISH ORGAN PROTESTS AGAINST
CONCILIATING TIE CUBANS

HAVANA, Aug. THE Didrio de la Marina,
OF says Of the kilograms announcing the promu
CATION OF decree annuing the seauestration OF the
property OF Cuban rebels that it VIII not pronounce
the news false for OF misleading the public, but 1t
can not accept IT without official confirmation. The
Diario thinks IL impossible that the Spanish Govern
inent DEGREES the immediate return OF their
property TO rebels and rebel sympathiZers
II says the rebels have used great part
of their resources in buying vessels and to carry
the war The return OF their property viii send
expeditions and prolong the struggle 1t thinks such
action would absurdity and show want OF reason
aud patriotic sentiment the part Of the Government
The loyal people OF Cuba making heavy sacrifices TO
enable the Government 10 sustain the increasing ex-
penses Of the war and 10 is great outrage TO take
million more out OF The treasury IN THIS way.
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THE VERMONT SOLDIERS REUNION.

RUTLAND, Aug. THE second day of the
Vermont Soldiers Reunion has been great success
beautiful day large gathering OF soldiers and citizens
and eloquent tended TO put all In good humor
The review OF Gen. yeazeys Division, at Camp Double
day, by Gov Converse took place at 2o'cloek. Soon
after addresses were made by Gems Devens, Hawley,
Doubleday, Robinson, Griffin. sprague, Veazey ana
Capt. Trumbull. In the evening there was grand
torchlight procession passing through the principal
street OF the village.
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FIGHT BETWEEN REVENUE OFFICERS AND IL
LICIT DIsTILLERs.

RICHMOND, Aug. IA fight took place yes
terday I'm Scott County between small force OF Revenue
officers under Geo. 4. Egbert United States Deputy
Marshal. and gang of Illicit distillers. n winch man
named Wilcox assistant Of the Marshal was bled ny
John A. Vanguard who had previously surrendered pu'
was rescued by his friends The Marshal lad but ihfoo
men. while bis onDonenis numbered eight
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THE REPUBLIC OF SPAIN

ATTACK on A TOWN IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF VALENCIA SUSPENDED - CONSTITUTIONAL
GUARANTEES FOR Porto RICO.
MADRID Thursday, Aug. 7, 1873.
The Carlists have attacked 0rgarzund in
GuIpuzcoa conspiracy has been discovered to give
the town up to the enemy, and many arrests have been
made
The bombardment Of Valencia has been suspended.
flag Of truce having been received from the insurgents
requesting parley, which is now going on.
The Cores by vote of l4 Yeas TO Nay, have passed
bill granting constitutional guarantees Porto Rico
deputy from the colony in the course OF the debate,
declared that the island would always remain faithful
10 Spain.
The Impartial says that EsparTerO is extremely popu
lar in the COrtes.
BAYOSSE. Thursday, Aug. 7, 1873.
The Carsts claim a victory at Egueta in Guipuzcoa
10 miles from San Sebastian They state that they cap
tured one Republican General and COO prisoners.
BERLIN. Thursday, Aug. 7, 1873.
The HorddeHlche AH0eneine ZeitunO denies the truth
OF current report that the German Consul at Carta
gena TO Madrid TO place the captured insurgent
vessels at the disposal Of the Government.
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BEER-sELLERs SENTENCED TO FINE AND IMPRIs-
OSMENT.

WORCESTER, Mass. Aug. 7.-Fourtoen Ger
man beerseers summoned before the Central Dis
Court to-day most Of them for the third time Six
fined 500 and costs sentenced to the House OF Cor
for six months aud ordered to md 81 90 bail not
70 violate the law COR year. TLey all Appealed ana
fOnnd the bail required
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-08
HIsFORTUYES OF OCEAN STEAMERS.

A WRECKED VESSEL OFF THE COAST OF IRELAND
LONDON Aug. IA large quantity OF deDris
from wrecked vessel has been discovered on the coast
:, Zealand The wreck is supposed been that OF
the state Line steamship Alabama, which left Glasgow
for New-York on Saturday last No survivors from any
wreck in that vicinity yet been heard Of and
,othipe more definite In regard to the disaster can now
be learned. -
GERMAN STEAMER MISSING.
During the past few days considerable
anxiety has been felt quarters on account of
~. nj this port Of the Baltic Lloyd Mail
steamship Ernst NoritzsArndt She left stettin on
"wednesday July q and was due at this port sixteen
days ago On her arrival ut Havre July q, abe had on
board over $50 and about 800 tons cargo and
left that port for ork apparently IN excellent cond
TOD IL u supposed that some portion OF her machinery
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CHARACTER OF Mr.. MOTLEY'S ILLNESS.
LONDON. Thursday, Aug. T. 1873.
TIE report that John Lothrop Motley's i'll
ness was the result OF apopectc stroke is incorrect
He suffering from very severe attack Of neuralgia
but is much better, and expects soon to be com
pletely restored.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-08
VIRGINIA CONSERVATIVES
60, cr.rr rICKET COMPLETED.

THE STATE TICkEI OUMTLLIED'
CORDIAL ALLIANCE OF THE OPPOSING FACTIONS
@pr,r MISUNDERSTANDING PRosPECTs-AN
.cryE CAMPAIGN CONTEMPLATED.