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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-05-08
COLUMBIA, SO.
THU, r,day Morning. Nay 81 ls7s.s

- Dsasn 81 CHIEF Justice Chsse.
The telegraph, yesterday. ANNOUNCED
the death Of q distinguished man, who
has been IN political life for many years
Chief Justice Salmon Portland Chase.
The immediate cause Of his death was
stroke .; paralysis, which attacked him
early the day before; about year ago,
however, he had several strokes. from
the effects Of which he never recovered.
His age was sixty; e fva having been born
in: Cornish. New Hampshire, January.
1908. At-an esrly age he removed TO
Ohio, but afterwards returned TO the
Granite State, and graduated In Dart
mouth; Oollege, In: 1926. He shortly
A:::ss::==s=::a.:: .eek sr he abode In Wash
ington'G Gty, where he practiced law; but
F, aftarwarda returned,to Ohio, his adopted
State. where he has since resided. He
Vas elected to che United ssste= ssas:s
in 1e4s, and at the close OF the term
Alled the Ohio. gube1natosiaI: chair for
two terms, ,Hs Was made Secretary Of
the Treasury, upon Mr.. Lincoln's eled-
ton t9Shs ftastdency- = P6lihon which,
ik is said, he filed with. great ability.
On the:4mIh Of Chief Jgstiee Taney, ID
1864. AeM1a nq&aa[A Il ST highest
igdieial Office of. the county, as Chief
yasEcs st The United Skates, By Presi-
sdAnt Idnnoln.' This. office he aned With
guest dignity, Learning and fidelity until
his, death: : * -: = ~ .':,t
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loisa Ras }ahBa dead YAsBbsa ii tss SS
morning .of. the 1se 5insf., III Reidville
township. Trial Justice E. F. Davis,
acting coroner, held an inquest over the
body, and, according to tho information
we have, the deceased had been drinking
the night before, and az there was no
mark 0t Wolepce ;ou Els person. 'it ia
supposed he came TO his death BY whis-
key.--Cdrolina Spartan.
Mr.. W. q. Killingsworth, an esteemed
citizen OF Diamond Hill, Abbeville, died,
after q short illness from disease, Of the
hearE- on IThtrsdRy. the L1st May. Capt.
Larkin Reynolds died at his residence,
near Whitehall, last week. in the sixty
seventh year OF his age. Mrs. Mary
'Swearingen aud Mrs. Mary Drenhen,
old citizens OF Abbeville County, also
died last week. :.
In the United States Court ip CHARLES
ton, on the 9th, David Goodman and
Henry. Goodman, OF Columbia, were
finally discharged in bankruptcy. Caro-.
line Garner petikioned to make the as
siglee Of Gilbert Gainerfshow cause, on
the 10th inst, why he has not rendered
an account OF the bankrupt estate.
Mr.. David Anderson, venerable and
respected citizen IT Sumter County,
died at his residence, in LynchburR
township, on last Sunday, the 4th inst.
He had reached his three-score and ten
years, and leaves large family and ex.
tensive circle Of friends to monln their
loss. 'i. f%-'
Mr.. John Coumbe. well-kno wn masc n
Of Abbeyille, on Tuesday afternoon,
whilst examining the unfinished roof of
Cothran d Wilson's new store, Incident
ally fell through the joists OF the roof
upon those OF the second story, receiy-
ing very serious, if not fatal injuries.
REMARKABLE Co1NoIDEScEs.-.Jam
Bruce, of Abbeville County, has in his
possession 81 ooin, the first money his
grandfather ever made. His grand.
father was born in 1777, died when he
was seventy-seven years old. bad seventy
seven direct descendants, and his estate.
at his death. was valued at $4,000.
FINE PAssAaE-EoU.n TO STEAM.- -
Che first class British bark Tiber, Onpt.
Lewis, which sailed from Charleston the
carly part OF April, reached Liverpool on
the 9th inst. in eighteen days from the
time OF passing Charleston bar.
An infant son OF Rev. and Mrs. James
Il. Tast, residing at Fair Bluff, N. c.,
died last week, from drinking tea
spoon full OF preparation intended for
ring.worm.
TIE LUCKY :HE1R.-John Mcdonald,
of Due. West, has fallen heir TO 8 snug
little fortune OF el,O00. sterling, by the
death of q relative in Scotland, who be-
longed to the!royu! line.
4 new post Office has been established
ut Lisbon, on the Savannah River, on
:,he mail sonts from Abbeville to Wash.
ington, Ga.
Mr.. Edgar He,lge died in ClarcIdon
last week. from that losthsome disease
smallpox.
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LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
w. K. Evans & Co.-Stoves, etc.
G. L. Dial-Cotsage to Rent.
Indian Girl Cigar Store.
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THEOLOGICAL SEM.:IARY.-The annual
examination of this institution hos been
in progress during the past few days. md
was completed yesterday, at which time
the session Of 1872-73 was closed. The
senior or graduating GLASS consisted OF
the following persona: s. Henry Bell,
Liliington, N. G.; 8. D. Boggs, Colur,"
bia, s. O.. G. E. Chichester, Charleston,
s. O.; G. ". Grafton, Sardis, Miss. T.
L. Haman, Raymond, Miss; r. B. Nc
Alpine, Union County, Ark; D. X. Nc
Farland, Lafayette County, Miss; ". J.
Mckay, Harnett County, N. G.; w. A.
Miner. Cartersville, Ga. All these stu
dents will at once enter upon the dis.
charge Of the active duties of tho minis:
try, in connection with some church
within the bounds OF tho Southern
States.
The seminary is in more Aourishipe
condition, in regard to number OF stu
dents. than it hos been at any time since
the war-its number having increased
regularly every year since 1865. The
next term will begin on Monday, Sep.
tember Is. 1873.
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Pollock House?
Witness-No, sir; emphaticolly deny
knowing anything Of any communication
of the kind. I have never stated that
knew anything about any such commu-
nication. I teatited before the Coroner
Sunday morning after tho difficulty
witness shown manuscript recognized
it as his testimony; my present testimo.
ny is the same; I requested friend to
correct an error in my testimony as pub.
lished in the P1fEN1x, as it was incor.
rect; I examined my testimony before
the Coroner, and ascertained that the
published version did not tally with it;
the correction made was in reference to
the position of the parties; made an af-
iidavit before Colonel McMaster, to be
used on Tupper's application for bail; I
believe my statements to be the same in
each instance; prosecution called for
filed papers, but they were not to be
had; showed witness Charleston Ners,
with printed affidavit; snid it was cor
rect;l Elmore and Taylor went out after
the shooting; Morgan and Caldwell camo
in about the time Montgomery and Mel.
ton fell. Tho two shots were in quick
succession; fired while Upper and Cald-
we'll were in conflict; the PROSTATE men
were between Tupper and Caldwell; can
not say how Caldwell reached Tupper;
don't know who grappIed the other first;
Morgan was bshind Caldwell; do not
know whether Morgan and Caldwell held
Tupper at the same time; do not think I
ever said that they so held Tupper; did
not see any blows; Morgan took hold of
Upper after Caldwell had been killed;
deceased fell on his face. with head to
bar door and feet to alley door; did no}
notice closely. I did not hear third
shot; left the room while Morgan and
Tupper were struggling; up to time OF
leaving. I stood erect at my chair; could
not sec Montgomery and Melton at that
, 1873-11-27

Setlucer Brought to Tsmc-Aid for
tGlo oscuole, County Srss2orcr..
Special Dispatch 10 1'he chicaqo Tribune.
DUBUQUE, H., Nov. GA railroad man 60
t'tced n young girl at Monticello, but 13 years
Of ago, last Sunday night, and wea compelled to
marry her by her relatives in tho Same house
and on the gamo night tho seduction took plnco.
Thanksgiving Day will bo observed hero BY q
general suspension Of business.
4 largo number Of olr citizens met this oyen-
ing,i obedience to Il proclamation Of tho Mayor,
to adopt somc measures for tho purpose OF raising
and sending aid to tho people in tho northwest
orn part Of tho State, who are suffering for want
Of food md fuel. Mtor hearing tho case stated
plainly by porsonB present who woro vol nc
1uaintod with tito situation of tho sufferers. 4
colnmitt0e Of Hevon vaH appointed to solicit
subscriptions or donations, md tho 1nootinE
then adjourned.
DEs MONIES. Iowa, Nov. 26.-Iho Northwest
orn holncsteaders call for provisions. Con.
Dakor sends to-day 1000 pounds Of flour from
tbs pcoplo of 1lonroo and several thousand
pounds mora, donated from other SECTIONS, will
bo Bout.
DunuQuE, H., Nov. 26.-C. P. Hubbard. PoBt-
master at Coutso Point, Linn County, has been
arrested aud ID now held before tho Uuitod
S'ntcg Court hcro to anuwor for the opening Of
lottpra.
Mfteon suits arc now pending against
tho City Of Dubuque, in which damages nro
olai.noa to tho amount Of 348, 900, mostly for
falls on slippoly sidewalks,
, 1873-11-27
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.

The TfEtCn Expulsion C:asc Comes to
tho St;rfslCo AEnin-NOte from tho
Church OF tAe Pilgrims Chssr,.1n@
Lack OF Discipline in 7lr. lsrcclcr's
Fold.
NEW York, Nov. 2G.-.-In regard to Tho oxpul-
eioa so.1.e timo ago Of Thcod5ro Tlton fran tho
Plymouth Church, meeting of tito conEroga-
considering II communication which hsd boon re-
cc:ycu tru:n 4 conl;as, ,.ee OF the Church of
tho PILGRIMS, Brooklyn. Tho communication,
in question, though coueicd in general
terms, was ovidonty intouded to refer TO clio ex
bcrship Of tho Plymouth Church. The meeting
was crowded to exccEy, only moinbers Of tbs
congregation and representatives Of tao
ptos9 being admitted; dr., 4. Ray-
,nona was ci,osoa il, President. Roy. r. H.
poso or tho mcotinG, and eubmittod tho com1nu-
nication from tho Church Of tic Pilgrims, clarg-
Ing lack Of discipline in Mr.. Boccl.er's church.
llo urged tho appointment Of q Conference Conf
n,ittco between Tie tHo clEarclea.
Alr. AlcHay proposed as tho simplest conclusion
OF .le matter, thut Plymouth Church should at
codo to tho request Of Il Committee Conference.
Mr. Gilbert proposed rs an amendment, pre-
alnblo and resolution to the effect TINT
a%,rc S fh stnrrgns s.o ymonh
not to NY roceiye any CONS aoaaiaerstEoan'
whatever, nnd tint tho latter church, being an
iutlopondunt organization, declined to talo
notice of any protest from tho Clinton Ayenuo
or my otlior church. Ihoso resolutions were
passed, and the cla:l; Of tha church WIS anthor-
izoa to send T. copy to tho Committoo Of tho
Church OF tho rilgrims.
Mr.. Dccc!,or nado so.no remarks In which,
without rofor:iny strictly to Slr. Tilton, dapro-
Gated tho idoa Of huch strict church discipline
by which q member can bo expelled witt, giayo
reason. Tlton'H nanln was not n1untiuucd during
tho olltiro proceedings.
, 1873-11-27
SPRllVGF!ELD,

GOV. Eovcradge E1on,e eAE:sin--!A.,p1us,a
Report Of CHIEF Grain Inspector
I1arpcr.
Speciat Dispdtch Ia Thc Chicago Tribune,
GpR1soE1rLD, ILL.,, Nov. Thanksgiving
will be observed hero with general suspension
or business.
Gov. Doyoridso, accompanied by hih wife, who
haB Just returned from Europe, arrived homo
from Boston tonight.
Tho annual Convontion Of tho Farmcrs' State
Association meets Mt Decatur OIL tho 18th of De-
ccmbcr, and will continue in session thrco dnys.
Chief Grain Inspector Ilarpor's annual report
to tho nailroad and Warehouse Commission
crs ahowa that tho receipts Of his Office for
tho year ending Oct. ., l'ayo boon '559,GA9.5s
Tho disbursements for the Baso wore sd5, ,277.G4.
Tho balnnco on has!d iH S;8,371,39. The amount
Of grnin inspected into storo 10. tho aan,o period
was 60. .1a5,707 hushels. Inspected from store,
GD.5a3, ,793 bushels.
Now TINT Gov. DeyeridEo lus returned. the
intesest IN tho successor Of Col. Cook. III the
Board OF ltai!roal nnt Warehouse Commission
evs, las revived aud il, adilition to t!1ouo al
ready Bpolon OF in connection with tho placo IL
Mr. s. l.. Olnsatoal, Ut Jacksonville, whose
chances nro looming up.
, 1873-11-27

special DislMtch to 1hs CHfeaao tribune.
D1srATonEA REoEIyED lY QuEsAnA.
NEW YoEK, Nov. 20.-Gon. Manuel Quosada
OF this city, received this morning from otllc,al
sources In Washington tho following telegram:
!'War III ,aore imminent thau eyer. Orders from
, 1873-11-27

HOME 1NsrnucT1oAB TO TnEroIIr1oAL GOVERNOR
OF CUBA.
HAVANA, Nov. 26.-A communication from tho
Spanish Colonial Minister to the Political Gov
cynor Of tho island, uudor dato 24th inst, is
published to'day in tho Official Gazette. 1t is, in
aubstanco, US follows:
"Tho Government Of The Republic, resolved
to socuro faithful observance Of trenty agree-
monts contracted between Spain and foreign
natlons, desiring to avoid nil grounds
tor demands from citizens Of such
nntlonH, and noyod by tho Bamo reasons
which impellel tho Gounel! of Ministers
to direct to tho predecessor Of your Excollonoy,
then in command Of tho Ialand their telegram Of
tl,o 16sl ot september last, las decided TINT you
should order immodinto md strict compliance
Will. tho Instructions Of tho Ministry under my
charge. and should place tho estates Of fo1eign
citizons acquired through tho action Of tho Cub
ornatorial Administration In huch position that
thoao having rights tl,orein may enter into pos
Bes6ion. Dy order OF said {ioyor1nont, COM
nancato thls to your E3collonoy that 1t may
taEe e1lect as desired, Which by order Of his
Excelloncy Ia inserted in tho Ga.e!Ie for general
instruction.
, 1873-11-27

Two Kot1ts,u Fight tor tho Possession
of Il xo.sz'g L,.tIy'a rEt.nn-~dsa:o al
tho DuolIists I.tssuH 1aiH ArNa, u1ld
Isutia Lpse rho YounE z4:atlF.
sr. .1osEru, No., Nov. 2B.-Two young men,
named lsogern and 0arwood, rivals for tAe land
duel Oh Ausday Inst, in thu northwestern por-
tion of tlIs county, At the first fire lsogcra rn-
retycl severe wound i'll te rlgllt
arm, Tho ball ontorlng nbovo tho ,srla. and COM
irg out ncar tho elbow. Garwool escaped un-
hurt, Ills antagonist's ball imesing through tho
skirt Of hlh coat l!oCerH will luso hs arm. Tie
youaG lady now sla''arcs bio will laye nothing
TO do YI:ll citho: Of tic nlen,
, 1873-11-27
tho Navy Department q few houra ago command
evory vessel auitable for actiye preparations
belonging to tho United Statos, to report at onco
Foru aruten -

bolonGlhG 10 Tile Uhiteu Stntos, to report at onco
for Rorvco."
AFFAIRS IN HAVANA.
4 prominent Cuban In th!H city has rocelvol
recently from 4 friend vino Ia T. 1norclnnt in Iln-
yaua, letter concerning tho condition Of afnirs
thoro, and especially dovotod to en- analysis Of
tho beliefs aud hopea Of tile li1rorcnt factions.
Thomost striking features Of tho 1ottorarc given
bclow'
ANNrxATroH FAVORED.
Tfose SranttrtlH WHO are designated by the Darfo
M must unGuAt'rnMlsing now Pay Harousy TINT tllD
"sucsation Of tho lslund by tho United Bntea wond
rrovo lnoAt conducive to its 1roaporIty. THEN rcnce
paramount IN NIL inn!t wnd be materially increased
3 ut.ter he rro'ect'on Of the iarge and powerful at'a
a b. S fs a # e og sa Of v H.
Trosucc strong competition would l,c nialle against
tlo fade of 1nutaana reznltaE In fabulous profits TO
Cuban plantcrH.
orrosEp TO THE ASNgxAr1ow ro11or,
are to ho fund all holding yl offices, and all military
chiefs wl.o think Il to etr interest to perpetuato tc
ANOTHER oLAsH or HrAN1Anns
y Who aro by Mo H. 1nusns s'na in nnl'ers, WHO cail
sr sf e. owns Il os v! espy hsy IL sva sp sag X
which event they would be compelled to 1cnyo tllo
isaAd. They nre ~ road: 70 join thor fa:es with
republic. nh to 10 noxcfl ,o tho United States. Thcy
profess to think TINT tho United Sascs could araghte
,p Affairs md tint the e.aoerst!o principles Of that
government would render nnHrcs!y impossible.
THE G1trAy MAJORITY OF oUnANs,
Including tAoAo wl!o ostonslhly kilo VIII, Span md
eono when tlo Star Of ouba Sa1t blend ts Iisl,t Nit %
tho stars Of tlse american constellation. They nc
ncatict nmong tho Cabans; TINT tfcro are many pub
H. v:es whlca wero born OF md iavo tlhrlyel uier
ro Is impatient antl wasiiio aud tlat o great nun In
makes ths rorsonal sate!y q Tic w,'te aa men =
, 1873-11-27
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE.
CHICAGO
WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
The LEADING NEWSPAPER TN
THE NORTHWEST.
THE PAPER FOR TEE
FARMER,
MECHANIC,
MANUFACTURER,
MERCHANT,
BANKER,
PROFESSIONAL MAN,
AND TIE FlRESlDE.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1874.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1874.


The oomtno vonr nromiaea tn bo
thu most ovontf1,1 II, = no1jtica1 sense
that We 1,avo aeon since tho close of
tho war Tha nnast;ona which hove
en1rossea o7d divided +ho white
roinl1 duriner tho naot +,pontv voora
~ ronic71v nnoe;nr o.vov ond W.
1nd areuin., ~ =, fi;ffarant r1o,.ta of
fhe country q PARTY cn1lod bv vari-
o11s nnmea---in California tic Inde-
nondent nartv. in Iowa the Anti
Monono1v marty. in WISCONSIN the
reform Marty, in J11inois the
Farrners, Observation-Disclosures O COM
mon PURPOSE and inspiration. md
exhibiting q STRENGTH which proves
fhnt IT, nnsvyara one of tho ohiof f1e-
mands Of the hour. Tho CHICAGO
TRIBUIJE will giyo o largo ghare
of its attention to this NEW NAM
IrEsTATIOY OF PUBLIC SISNII~
MENp. It holds:
lgt. That tho old partv orrani5a-
tiona nro essentially co1rr,ot and
frnudulent. Having no longer anv
nrinciploa to carry into effect. thov
have become mere business cntor-
1,risos. ,nclrinp q show of o,7,,oEitio,,
to each othor, but really sharing in
the proceeds Of 1,roNi;nto and dis
houogt legislatiou. 10 SUPPOSE that
nny healt1ful reform can tlow from
the protondod efforts Of those worn-
out and domornli3cd partnerships
is altoTother vain md i1lusory.
"a. That t,o tariff svotom now in
voc,,o in a. cunning f1ovico IN roT, tho
rnsnv for tho Eoneflt Of the fay7. md
That itn effect is to causo farm uro-
duct. to e:Sclnaao for about onc-iu,f
tho quantity OF foroign or "pro-
toctct," goods they worlel otherwise
t1uv.
81. E",;at railroads cnrnot cxnot
more the,l O. rair rata OF Interest," on
tho capital aotus}ly ila7ostotl III tl.oua,
md that wuon, In addition to tlais,
tl,oy claim dividends on weteroi
stock and fraudulent bonds, the,
state nn7 rirhtrullv in torfora for tho
nrotootion OF tho nooplo: tlntuc;,3-t
determinations between diilorcny
localities arc in violation Of lew and
should bo Drohibitotl.
Atf. That eu}sidiou or bo,,ntics Of
money. land. or 7,ul,lic credit. to
railway, stoanshi73. or otnor ccrpo~
rotions. nrn f1orro,,t oh77coa Of H.,
powers Of government, t.cn11ght with
tho gravest duu9ors to tho pooplc,
and tonding to promote corruption,
extravGganco, speculation, and
financial disaster.
Tho gonoral Character Of TIIE
CEICAGO TRIBUNE 10 too we'll
established to mood rccppitnlnIion,
It is alyays independent md foar-
less in the expression Of its views.
In its nows department it is second
to no pepor in tho United Statos.
r,11v ,,rnoorof4 71,,,r,c,1r ~. t17o ,,o1.,c
OF the Week, DfouGnG OoWn TO tlo
r;+.,,o,.,- .ea1;t;ao7 r.,,a,;,,
C1Hl, nRQ EgrtculsNfGl Topics WILL
constitute, 2s heretofore, 1oadln;5
foCturoe Of the Weekly Edition. GpG
no pains will bo spared to increase
LIS nStfactlVoheSS III Ihoso doporI~
, 1873-11-27
The Marine Corps to Be Recruited to
the Full Standard,
Admiral Porter Likely to Be Assigned to
the West Indian Squadron.
Extraordinary Activity at the Nor
folk Nayy-Yard.
The Spanish Press Quoting American
Precodents in Their Defense.


Herald Gable Sptcfal.1
HEponrED u1T1MATuM NJ PRECEDENT GRANT.
PANS, Nov. 28.-Tho following dispatch has
just arrived in cypher from tho Herald corrca-
pondont in Madrid:
MADRID Nov. 2G.-Tho situation is gravo. On
tho 10Th, Con. Slcklos, by order Of President
Grant, delivered n formal ult,matum to Proai-
don't CASTELAR,, demanding prompt and vigorous
reparaton for tho insult to tho flag; tue rostorn-
ton Of tho Virgnius; tho relcaso Of tho surviving
prisoners, Indemnity to tho fanifieB OF tic mur
dcrol. aud tho punishment OF tho murderors.
and also n guarantee against future outragcs in
Cubn. Tho demand was couollel in kind, gym
pathetic tone, but no alternative was given Con.
sicklos also instructed to say TINT il Castelar,
did not comply with tho demand In week
Ito should ask for Ills passports and leayo Madrid
with tho legation. the timo oxpiros to-lav, nnd
no answor las yet boon received. Everything at
tho legation is packed up md rcaay for in,mcdi-
alto departure. Sicklcs hns no hopo
that the u!timatum will bo complied
With, and telographod to Paris yostorday
to have all hia official correspondence
that might DO thcro !;eps for 4 fow dsys. Con.
sickles, in conversation, says that ho docs not
eco how war can bs avoided, ua Castelar,
can givo no ASSURANCE that tho order
will DO oboycd In Cuhn. Public feol-
ing is a1ao opposed to concessions.
UnloEs Caetelar responds this evening, Gen.
sicklcs leaves immediately, ALI tho American
shps in tho Mediterranean havo boon ordorod
to Koy West in tho cyont of Con. Sicklcs leaving.
Tho British lniator wil probably protect
tho archives aud tho American residents. prcsi-
don't Castelar is personally anxious to accept tho
British Minister'S good offioea to effect compro
mt6o, but thcro is no 1lopo tonight,
THE SPANISH PRESS.
MAnn1p, Nov. 26.-Tho 1gna!lan newspaper
justi]es the execution Of tho Virglnius ca7tiycs,
and cites M 4 precedent for tho action Of tho
spanish authorities Tho circular issued by tho
United Ssatea Government during tllo civil war,
declaring Confederate pri7atee.s pirates.
POSITION or TIE srANIsu GOVERNMENT.
New YonR, Nov. 26.-A Washington special
aayg: "Tbo Government at AIatlrld docIarcs that
it IL willing and reyolvol to restore The Tirgiu-
ius and to yield tho othor claims OF tho United
Statca, its only request nov boing that tho fact
shall DO frat established TINT tie yirginiuB I'm.
entitled to tie protection Of tho American Aag.'
, 1873-11-27
NAVAL MATTERS.
1T TIN. psFTY kT7HY 73rTtt yam

Al 11l1 EA4LhUELlll1A 1hAUs
Spteial Dispatch to Tho Chicago Tribune.
PHlLADE1ru1A, Nov. 2G.-Groat actiyty pro-
yails in every department Of tho Nayy-Yard, in
the facc Of thu r1ln,or Of peaceful solution Of
tho Spanish trouble. Secretary Robeson, who
,7as reported to hayc loft Washington for phila-
dolphia, wns not Mt tho yard to-day, and tho Off
cora haYo received 10 notice Of oil intended visit
by him. Tho Commandaut stated to-day TINT nll
THE 1lON1ToNs,
except Tho lighttlruft ro1l.clnas. which prove1
failures aooll after they wcro bNIlt, ten yoays
ago, will bo repaired M soon IA possible. Up
wards Of two thousand mon arc now employed.
No visitors arc admitted.
THE WASHINGTON YARD.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-SecrotnrY RoboHon
and tile Unitod States Naval Constructor yisitod
nrgod forward rapidly, and on Thanksgiving,
Day all llands in the yard will be employed, i
hundred men wore added to tho forco this 1uorn-
Ing.
TIL a1AR1NH CORPS.
Orders have Leon glynn to recruit the marine
corps up to tho fnll standard provided l'y law.
COMMANDER Or THE wExr INDIA SQUADRON.
porter will command tho West Inlia squadron,
but thoro In no o1loinl knowledge Of this matter.
AT N0HEOIK.
FonrnEss MoNl!oE, Nov. 2G.-Tho Norfolk
Nayy-fnrd presents a scene Of hustle aud nc
tiyity not surpassed Bincu lho war. In caae OF
Aosstlltea, It will bo an important station, being
lilo nearest nayy.ysrd OF consequence to tle
Wost 1ndln Islands. Preparations aro n,Gking
for all emergency, and vessels loaded with coal
aud ship-timber ore daily arriving. Work Oh
pushed forward rapidly. It il. understood that
tho force OF workmon will 10 lsrgely Increased
OIL tho 1at Of December. 4 careful inspection
Ut tho fort has boon nledc, and liz woak points
arc boing strengthened. Tho nir-l.aps and
Fort Wool c3n bo put III q state Of dofonse III
ton layn. Ylleso, aml n judlcous diatriaution Of
torpodoes, will protect tho harbor. Tho present
forco In tho machine shop at the fort aro busy
altering aud improving thu 15-inoh yun-oarriaget
for tho Southern coGst works.