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, 1873-01-03

4 Convention Of Farmers "Grangos" er
Clubs is to be held at Bloomington, on the 18th
and 10th inst, to perfect tho organization Of 3
State Farmers Association, and to take into con-
sideration the questions Of reform in railway
transportation, the sale Of agricultural impls-
ments, the sn1e of products BY commission mer-
chants, and to discuss generally the reasons why
farming is so improbable. The opening address
will be delivered by Hon. L. D. Whiting, aud adj
dresses On special subjects win DO made byJ. B.
Porterdold, N. L. Dunlap, " G. Flagg, H. C.
Lawrence, J. Il. Roueli, J. 3. Turner, J, II.
Gregory, and Newton Batenan. The Convcn-
ton promises to DO ono OF tho most important
gatherings Of the year, aud tho regulations OF
the several speakers will undoubtedly help to
secure largo Attendance. The transactions OF
the delegates will command the fixed attention
Of politicians, for the farmers OF Illinois if
united have the power to unhorne every Office
holder in the State. Agriculture is certainly in
q bad way, and the farmers ought to be able to
tell Us what is the matter.
, 1873-01-03

open and medc available to the public. Myers
Opera House has front md aldo exits. Aiken's
Theatre, being on corner, hns admirably-ar
ranged exits on ono side, three in front, and il
necessary, could have some in the rear, opening
upon the alley. McVicker's Theatre is a model
in this respect, and is probably the safest thca-
trc in the United States. It has numerous
auditorium doors opening to tho capacious street
exit, several side doors On the alleys On two
sides Of the theatre, aud rear exits whilo its
numerous windows aro all within easy distance
Of tho ground on two sides OF tho building. It
is safe to say that McVieker's Theatre can DO
easily emptied in less than five minutes. The
burning of the Fifth Avenue Theatre conveys
warning to all owners Of places Of amusement,
as well as Of other buildings where human life
ia exposed, and il there are any such structures
in this city, tho owners or agents Of them owe it
to the public to remove every obstacle which
may now stand in the way OF safety to 1ife,
, 1873-01-03

General Frank P. Blair has written letter to
member OF the Missouri Legislature explain
ing, rather defending, hisvote, in the year 1862,
in favor Of the Condscation set. he says that
it is well known which side be espoused during
the VAT, aud that he has no apologies to make for
tha zeal with which he maintained his convictions
in Congress and ont Of it, even it he sometimes
erred in Judgment. Tho Confacation act was
prepared and introduced byJudgo Trumbull, and
its passage gave rise to protracted debate in
the Senate. Judge Collamer, Of Vermont, WAS it's
most pronounced opponent, and when the bill
was finally passed it was vetoed by President
Lincoln, OF, rather, it was intimated by him that
he would veto it unless it were 90 modified that
decreos OF confscation Of real estate should not
extend beyond the life Of the person against
whom tho proceedings wore Instituted. The bill
was accordingly amended Tor 3 supplementary
bill passed covering this point), and was then
signed by the President. It has never been en-
forced, we bclie7e, except in few cases in the
District Of Columbia
, 1873-01-03

The Chicago produce markets were r,oderate-
1y active yesterday, except provisions, with con-
siderable irregularity in prices. Mess pork was
inactive and steady ut 511.35@11.40 cash, and
S11.65@11.70 seller March. Lard WIS in fair de-
nznd and ste.dy at 7c cash, and 715c seller
March. Green hams we're active, and re higher,
at 711@7Xc for 16 aud Is 10 Averages; other
meats quiet and steady at 935c for shoulders,
5HSc@511c for short ribs, and 52l@52c for sl1ort
clear, all salted. Dressed hogs we're dull and Sc
per 100 lbs lower, at s4-s0@4.35. HighWines were
dull and shade easier, at 8o>5c per gallon.
Flour WIS quiet and firm. Wheat was active,
nd advanced kc, closing strong at s1.2oT cash,
and 91.23 seller February. Corn was active, but
declined 114c, closing at 3031c cash, and $3.50
seller February. Oats were more active, but
declined L@Ic, closing ct 241zc cash, and 25116c
se1lar February. Rye was weak, and declined
1c, closing at 67c. Barley was dull and 10
lower, closing at 64}Sc for No. 2, and 5211c for
No. 8. Live hogs we're active and without ma
teria1 change, closing steady at s3.55@s.85.
Cattle md sheep were unchanged.
, 1873-01-03

A very important discovery relative to the
properties Of gsn-cotton has just been made by
the chemist Of the English War Department..
The principal difficulty which has hitherto been
encountered in its manufacture has boen the ex-
treme danger attendant upon drying it, after it
Leaves the hydraulic press, as gun-cotton will
explode at very low temperature. The chemist
in question has succeeded in exploding several
discs OF tho cotton, containing from 15 to
20 per cent Of water, without the process OF
drying. The discovery is one Of great i'm
portance, for while tho cotton in its damp
state is incapable Of ignition, it still retains its
detonating qualities, and eau bo used with less
danger to the user II some ingenious chemist
will now discover some similar property in nitro
g1ycerine, 80 that when it ia to bo used for some
local purpose it will not bo necessary to destroy
tho whole surrounding country also, another
valuable contribution will be made by science to
society, aud aome new protection will be guar
snteed to human life, il that is Of any impor-
tance now-a-days.
, 1873-01-03

FIRST pAGE-Wa4htngton. New York. and Miscella-
neous Telegraphic News.
SECOND PAGE-MaaitobA Letter: Something About
tho Canadian Pacific Rai1way-Washtngtou 1ettez:
Credit 3iobt1ier and tho Contest tn Massachusetts,
The Boatwtck Claim tcou1Hunicatfon1-Art lAt-
tc=s: What San Faaucisco Has Done-Ganeral
Nova ms-Afiscollaneous-Railroad News.
THIRD PAGEA sl7o0oo Fire: Destruction Of the
Northwestern Fe1ulIzing Coupanys Works at Ains-
worth-The State Insurance Company Muddle-The
German Prc-s aud III. 6caumon-Boa1d Of Under
uzItcrs-A Warming to the 1aroz-Ths LAw Courts
Railroad Time Tah1o-Tribune ProsDectus-Ad-
yertisements.
FOURTH PAGE-Edito11als: The Two Per Cent Claim;
Tho Iontsiana 1rubrpguo; Tho Cost OF Iron and
Steel Rails; Fires IN Theatrcs-Current News Items
Notes and Opinion.
FIFTH PAGE-Thc New Route to tho Sea: The Hu-
ron and Ontario Ship oanal-The City In Bsief-
SIXTH PAGE-3foneta1y aud Commercial.
SEVENTH PAGE-Burlfngton 1oN1} Letter: 4 Brief
. Sketch OF tho Early History md Futare Prospects
Of the City-For1rst: How He Rehearsoa, und
Handled Subordinate Actors-A Tar-Heel: Going
E,ck from Indlana to North Carolina-Stnan Adver-
Gsemenss: Real Estate, For Sale, To Rant, Wanted,
Dosrding, lodging, Etc.
EIGHTH HAGE-Foreign News-Misccllaueous Tel
CETuus.
, 1873-01-03

The India Times contains soma extremely in-
teresting particulars concerning the African
elnve trade, from which it appears that the in-
hnbitants OF Iudia have the greatest share in this
business, and that there are large numbers Of
Parsees and other classes OF Hindoo merchants
in Zanzibar, Mozambique, Madagascar, and
other places, living with African uistresses,
who are doing d thriving business with the west
coast OF India. It is stated that these Indian
tradora proceed secretly into the in
terror Of Africa to catch their slaves.
Ivory being commodity commonly
received on the coast, these traders carry on the
slave trade under cover Of the ivory trade. It
aourishes best in the districts under Portuguese
dominion. AB Great Britain is now moving
vigorously to suppress this trade, We may reason
ably expect that she will first Of all bring her
1ndo-African subjects to d speedy reckoning,
and that the specious ivory business will soon
begin to wane.
, 1873-01-03

''LAnYNGlT1s," OR CLERGYalAN'S SORE
BY DR. J. II. SCHENCK.
There Is modification OF this form OF consumption
which terror to the clergy and tho members Ut the
bar in that part Of the memhrane lining tho
sumption
The disease is often extremely tnsdious at tho
and its progress tardy th1ta great DEAL
often iIEeparabe, mischief s done before alarm
i taken by tho patient, he applies fox relief.
sensaton and in sonc cases. pain f. felt IN
time. Is restricted to singe spot. Usually ticklinF
eeasation cxss which posokes coughing attended with
feeling in the throat II thero something in the
theoat ought to 30 removed aud feels The pain
is increased BY coughing spealna inspiring cod a or
rests tho attention Of hh patient Is weak then
becomes hoarse and suddenly gradually be entire
" io6 amounting to compiote uphouin- The cough n
the instance Is dry but is afsratd accompanied
ath the expectorntion OF mucous, mixed occasionally
with pus blood often there OF dtacalt
ter Enaciaton hcctc night sxeats, and often tndca
tubcrclcs the disease ADVANCES and 10
tho latter s:ages dzopsicaI which increases until
dcatb.
TONIC and MANDRAKE 3 PILLS T4ess are,ths only
EUHENGK has been IN constant practice oyer thirty
years. continually examining lungs and knows bis edt
NANDKkKE PILLS cleanse the liver and stomach; bis
SEAWEED TONIC dis.olres the food. sttunlates the
costing Of the stomach. and aids digestion His FUI
oM xi!hoat e1ion. Prepared and for sale Y H.
ECHENCK i SON, northeast cuEner Sixth and Arch
sts, PHILADELPHIA and by druggists and de.lerz genes
ally. 49, 49, -
, 1873-01-03
TIE LOUISIANA IMBROGLI0.

The New York Herald publishes d letter from
r. ]. Heron Gate Of Iowa), who WAS Acting
Secretary OF State in Louisiana, and the man
who headed tho bogus Returning Board which
found support from Judge Durell's Court and
General Emory's troops. Herron's etory may
be briefly told. He Was n-oD1cio member Of the
Returning Board, composed Of the Governor,
Lieutcnaut Governor, Secretary Of State, r. c.
Anderson, and John Lynch. Tho duty Of the
Board is to count tie vote and declare who is
elected, which they do under oath. The law
provides that any members Of tho Board Who
wero candidates for Office arc disqualified from
serving. Pinchback and Anderson having beon
candidates, the Board that met consisted Of
Warmoth, Heron, md Lynch, with itvo
vacancies to fill. at the meeting,
aud before these vacancies were filled, Governor
Warnoth notified Heron Of his removal,
brought. in A1r. Wharton, whom he appointed
Acting Secretary Of State in Herron's place, re-
organized the Board, and proceeded to elect
Mcssrs. Hatch aud Da Ponte to the vacancies.
Heron, however, refused to recognize Cover
the oGico Of Secretary OF State, By virtue Of
which alone ho Was q member Of the Board, and,
Withdrawing in company with Mr.. Lynch, he Or
ganized another Board by e1ecting Longstreet
and Hawkins to I'll the two vacancies. Then fol-
lowed the series Of removals, temporary aud
permanent injunctions, the interference Of 8
Federal Court in matter in which it had no
jurisdiction, and tho variety Of complications
which the public have had thrust upon them dd
nd,kseau,-
The point on which, Herron's whole defence
hinges is, that Go7crnor Warmoth had no au-
thority TO remove Linn from the office OF Secre-
ta1yof stata, II he had this right, then Of
course Hcrron's functions as member Of the
Board ceased. To make lis plea tho moro
plausible, Heron refers to himself throughout
his letter as the Secretary Of State, and not as
the Acting Secretary Of State. The fact is, that
Heron held the Office by appointment Of Gov
ernor Warmoth, who had removed Boyec the
Secretary of State who had been elected hy the
people. Governor Nsrmoth either had the
righ. to remove Bovee, or he had not. II hs !
had, then he certainly had the right to remove !
Heron, who wss mere substitute for Boreo by |
appointment. II he had not the right to re- |
move DoTea in the first place, then Horrnn Was |
in 10 Eca=s Secretary OF State, ind |
nas Iot e-al-i=l to a: on the /
, 1873-01-03

Board. Heuon's case is consequently not
affected in the least by Warmoths authority or
lack Of authority in tho premises. We should
naturally say that Governor Warmoth had not d
right arbitrarily to dopose Secretary Of State
who had been elected by the people, but Louis
lana has some queer lavs under the carpet-bag
dominion, and such authority may exist. At I'll
events, Heron cannot plead the contrary, since
that would oust him and..reinstate Bvoco. Thus
it appears that Warmoth had rs good a right to
remove Heron and to appoint another man
Acting Secretary as ho had to make Heron Act
ing Secretary in tho first place. Haring been
removed from the Office of Secretary, 1o ceased
from that moment to be- . member Of the Re-
turning Board, and could in no manner proceed
to organize Board that would possess shadow
OF authority or legality.
The Herald is right in saying that the interest
of the people at large in this Louisiana squsb-
bic is not in the sparing Of tho opposing po1si-
cians. We don't believe that 1t would help mat
ters to have Warmoth take Kellogg's place il,
the United States Senate, aud it is matter Of
supreme Indifference to the people outside OF
Louisiana whether Pinchback is Governor OF
whether he goes to Congress. We presume that
the Louisiana people would prefer the latter, as
Pinchback would then be removed from their
sight for the tlme being. The concern which
the people OF the country feel in the u1atter is,
that United States forces should have been em-
ploycd in State without the request OF the
Legislature or Governor thereof.
, 1873-01-03

The latest obituary intelligence from Europe
includes Vincent Poi, one Of the most eminent
Polish poets, who was especially renowned for
patriotic songs; Chancellor Massingherd, one Of
the most learned and orthodox Of the clergy of
the Church OF England; Edward Bannerman
Ramsay, an eminent Scotch divine, who has con-
tributed much to theological literature; Mad.
Clemence Robert, who at one time stood at the
head Of French romance vriters; Thomas Height
ley, the historian, best known by his 'Fairy
Mythology; Thomas Conabe, tho Oxford Uni
versity printer; Capt. A. J. Smith, An old Aus
tralasian explorer, who vas associated with Sir
John Franklin in many Of his explorations; Neil
johnson, ex-provost Of Rothesay, Scotland, the
most extensive fall crrer in that country; and
Edwin Norris, the antiquarian and author Of the
st Cuneiform (Assyrian) Dictionary"
, 1873-01-03

Governor Noyes, in his annual message to tho
Ohio General Assembly, states tho aggregate
debts Of the State to be CSC, 1877 5G937, in which
is included Il 900 Of debt in aid Of railroad
enterprises. He urges thorough revision OF
the school e5stom Is one OF the most pressing
public needs Concerning thor relation OF the Com
1nonwealth to the railroads, he says only that
while these should bs built if necessary, com-
munities should beware OF burdcning themselves
With excessive debt. The evil of local public
met by legal OF constitutional prohibition. He
asks an appropriation to enable all the railroad
bridges OF tho State to be examined
, 1873-01-03
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Office.
, 1873-01-03

The exciting question in Kansas politics now
is, whether Senator romeroy will be able to dis
prove his own testimony in reference to the
Pottawatomio Indian letter which Ross publish
ed como time aince-not whether he can show
that tho letter was 4 forgery, but that Pomcroy'a
letters ara utterly worthless in determining any
qaeetion Of fact. 4 better way to manage the
natter would be to adopt the theory Of the
Credit Mobllier Congressman, and allege thathe
sd right to sshis share" in all Indian contracts
i, tLa State Of Kaneas.
, 1873-01-03

Russia, in order to anay British uneasiness as
to the possible reach Of her Asiatic movements,
nnd to gain for them 4 clear field, offers to lay
her plans before the English Government, and
eycu consents that English officers be allowed to
accompany her expeditions.
, 1873-01-03
Naval AcademY and the same number OF Cadets

Naval Academy, and the same number OF Cadets
to the Military Academy, es each Con-
greaaional District has the right to. nominate
one Cadet and one Midshipman once
every four years., The country viii not regard
the additional expenses which these appoint
mcnts would entail with anything like COM
placency at the present time. We do not seem
to be in any special need Of any more warlika
talent than West Point and Annapolis can turn
out every four years. 4 plan has been suggest
cd By which the unnecessary increase may be
avoided. It is that the Congressional appoint
,nents should be made once IN iyo years, and
the Acadenaical term still kept at four years.
Another suggestion is to lengthen the course OF
study to fye years. The latter plhn would not
obyiate the necessity Of tho new appointments,
but it would make the yearly graduates less
numerous, and would not overstock the army
with officers who are now useless~
, 1873-01-03

A statement is going tho rounds of the nowB-
papers, on THO authority OF the Detroit Free
Press, that the appointment to tho Chicago
Post Office was first offered to the Deputy Post
master in that office, and By him refused" Tho
a.ataueut il entirely orroneoug.
, 1873-01-03

their nctiyity has compelled the withdrawal Of
the field. In order to infuso still grenter rigor
into the conduct Of their affairs, the revolution
lists propose to make Agraraonto President ut
the next election, instead Of Cespedes, their
present chief.
, 1873-01-03

Kew testimony has been offered in the Stokes
trial to prove that Fisk was in the habit Of
carrying pistol, aud that, after the shooting,
such = 0czl;c:. zes fonnd On the stairs where ho
stood. One Of the Witnesses was ready to
swear that she Ind heard Fisk proclaim his in-
tentioa Of killing Stokes, but she was not per-
mitted to give her evidence
, 1873-01-03

It is discovered that the military and naval ex-
peuBes Of the Government are likely to be in
creased larze1y. une item Of $500, 900 is found
in the increase Of pey OF the marines. Tho ma
rines ara placed upon tbs scu1e footing as tho
private soldiers and non-commiss;oned officers
Of the army, and the increaae Of army czpenses
added $500, 600 to the navy expenses. Tic new
apportionment Of Congress, unSc- tho present
Law, alao add . I~ioaal 1i...as.:1-.a TO the
, 1873-01-03

4 citizen OF the United States has boon son-
tenced to Six months imprisonment in Hungary
for talking disrespectfnlly Of The Emperor Fran
els Joseph of Austria. An Englishman, who
wns travelling With him and resisted arrest, has
been committed for three months
, 1873-01-03

Cnban news reports several fights, in all Of
which tho insurgents have been whipped but it
IL to he remembered that the1s accounts may be
colorc1 by tho censorship under which they
p.as. Ito Insurgents n7e certainly busy. and
, 1873-01-03

There VAS an increase Of 81 ,6S4, ,307 in the
pnD1ic debt, last month. In explanation it is
pleaded that, when the Treasury accounts are
completed by the returns from distant banks and
Custom Houses. this apparent addition to our
indebtedness wiil be transformed into decrease
OF 8ome millions,
, 1873-01-03

Governor Perlan1, Of Maine, in his inaugural
speech, states that among other rcviying inter-
ests Of that State ship~buildng is again prosper
ons. He recommends that the law forbidding
the sale Of cider be altered as it has proved in
o-4ar.{iya
, 1873-01-03

MYERS OPERA HouSE-Monroe street, between
State and Dearborn. Arlington, Cotton i Kenbfe's
Minstrel aad Bu11esqpe Troupe.
, 1873-01-03

CucrSsA11, O., Jan. AT Springfield, ~, Ia GI
Tuesday night, Nancy Harrington, 70 years e. e.
VAS brutelly murdered by her hnsbsnd.
body was horribly mutilatod and lor eknu crusa.;
with al *. Whiakey ia supposed to hafs '2@*
gated the deed
, 1873-01-03

Ai'y1CKER'S THEATRE-Madlsoo street, between
State Aad Dearborn. Eugagerneut Of Miss Charlotte
Cushuan- tHeury VIII"
, 1873-01-03

ACADEMY or MUSIC Halsted street, south Of
1!adsson. Engagement Of Robert MaWade. Rip Van
Wiakla,r
, 1873-01-03
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: FRIDAY, JAyuAfY s. 1873

the proceeds Of all public lands sold in such
State should 10 set apart for tho construction OF
roads three-hfths Of this sum 10 be paid to the
States to bo expended by them for that purpose,
and the other two-lfths to be expended by Con-
gross in the construction Of O road or roads to
and through" Ohio and "to" the states Of nli-
nois, Indiana, etc. For quarter Of 4 century
Congress WAS engaged in constructing this road,
and finally, in 1888, abandoned it. During this
time there had been expended by Congress the
sum Of &c, ZOO, 900, as follows:
In Pennsylvania ........... 81 ,79l 795
In Maryland. Observation-Disclosures. 6cU,i69
In Virginia. ,.-.....,.,.,,......... 34003O
In Ohio. ................,...... 1,O77,g31
In Indiana 2,128,29o
In Illinois. 742,415
, 1873-01-03

"A New York Court has decided that the United
States cannot tax the salaries Of State Judges.
, 1873-01-03

EOoLEVS OPERA HOUSE-Kandolph street, be-
tween Clark and 1ASa1e. New Comedy Company.
Peep OtDay+n
, 1873-01-03
TO-DAYS ADJUSTMENTS.

AIKES'S THEATRE-Wabash avenne, corner Of Con-
ercas street. ssDon Caesar do Rnzan.f
, 1873-01-03

NIxoNs sAMpHITHEATRE- Clinton street, between
Washington and .Randolpl.. Engagement Of zoa.
- Uacla Toms Cabin"
, 1873-01-03

GLOBE THEATRE-Desplaiaes street, between Mad
ron and Washington Tho Icon BROTHERS. "D1ck TuE
mir.
, 1873-01-03


gates from more than fifty agricultural o1ganiza-
tions located in different parts Of the State.
They respectfully request that ono OF the Com
rnisaioners to bo appointed shall be farmer
possessing the confidence OF those in tho game
vocation, and Of the people generally, az to his
ability, honesty, tact, and general fitness for tho
Office, and who shall be 20 recommended by
them.
Mr.. Buell., the gentleman put forward by this
Convention, VIC understand, is every way quail
fed to fill the office, and, il appointed, will
faithfully represent the interests that the Law
was designed to protect.
The following are the resolutions referred to:
WHEREAS, By the provisions Of the law to create
Board OF Railroad aud Warehouse Commissioners, 1t II
made the duty Of the Governor, by and with the avice
Of the Senate at tie meeting Of the next General
seb1g to 1eappout then such Commissioners for aa1d
Board therefore,
R<so{r<d, That the agricultural interests Of this
under tho operations Of this law AID th3t TO its proper
enforcement and to the wholesome regulation Of the
carrying trade by juic4ous legislation, look
lief from xome Of tho burdens VIC now bea-.
Resored, That 1t least OF these Commissioners
should be nfaruer, possessing the confidence Of his
brother farmers aud Of the people, to bis ability
honesty, tact aad general G.neAs Tor the Office aud
who shall be 60 recommended by them.
ton recommend to His Excelienc3 the Governor Of
the State Of Illinois, C. C. Dueu, Esa Of Rock Falls
ILL.,, for appointment to this tuarortant office.
Iesofred That the Secretary be instructed TO
copy OF these resolutions to be placed in the hands Of
His Excelency the Governor, and that they also he
communicated to our Senators and Representatives
elect with the request thst they their tneueo to
secure the appointment.