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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24

DEAru OF Jo,EPH GRIFFIN Joseph
Gnlliu, iuieraud OuosksrlIertO Buwdon
College tor upwards oil finy ye>rs, died
Wednesday night, aged seventy SIX
years. 900
MIR. Griffin came to this city in 1919
ard set up ia the pnGting business at
Brunswick Daring The tiity.iiNe years
thai had passed since he came To Maine
ne has constantly followed the printing
business in that town, having until few
wears done all the college printing, with
such taste aud neatness rs 10 win The
praise of The craft everywhere. lie
started the Maine Intelligencer in 1920, but
gave up the enterprise in few months.
The Baptist Herald was also published by
him from 1924 TO 1880. when he sod II 10
other parties lie finally abandoned the
newspaper business and devoted his at
ten,icn solely to book and Job printing
aud his bookstore. A few years ago al
the request OF many Of the editors and
printers OF the state, he began TO collect
material for history of the press OF
Maine, and the book was issued in 1872.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24
rnmm.nr.. K,,lrea .no....

New Yulk parrr> ~1y that the imPIiS'
nnmcui at Boss Iwced.' late ch!ci at
the Ttmmynl Iiug, but al present s"t'
posed tu Ur convict uh BHcNwc =
Island. y, " Y~in. j, a m0c.csl "i jas
ice. Mr. Tweed jons The pliSun g'r"
on.y ou certain occasions; lac spur,> ln-
long III ,md luXIri,ut beard; he we.I>
~ tine clothes - oIv could wish to see 1I
broadway. Aud v,cupl,N "a r'uin i,t H"'N
llum Tie . u, OF htJte r,sc'i,. lhiN I"om
i>twtniy lr,t iN tNoivc. agi twelve Icrt
hlyh. furnished with - good double bed.
shat in by curtains, IuutoAi, "t.ANltnd.
and TWO writing dvsAs, one Ion Li' huno'
private secretary. besides chairs. booAs
aud other comforts. Here the IelIscd
statesman suffers lur his Ihcits. When
weary with prnsnce ho taxes walk
along an avenue shaded by trees That
SHUT his torn away from vulgar aud I'm
prriinent tNts, and calls at the house OF
his friend. tie warden. A. this spacious
manson he taxes bis meals privately. -
any other gentleman oil !a'Ildlous las''
and mod.In habits might dO. MI
Tweeds table is bOunIilu.iy iurnishtc.
and he eats and drinks bis turtle soup aud
champagne as regularly rs NC iOeS MOI
do Tue "hArd labor 10 which ho Was
sentenced.
"Burleigh" writes to the Boston Jour
nal that weeds friends are looking up
and the inquiry is made ut every corner
-"Will the new Governor pardon his old
iriend?" The writer SAYS
Ills family live in Greenwich. They
occupy an elegant mansion. with grounds
OF sufficient magnitude and beauty to
satisfy an English lord. The ladies are
The least bit in retirement; with little
society. they make great spIurge out
side; their turnou, 10 elegant and dash
ing. Mrs. Tweed Is the observed OF all
observers Us she drives up 10 The Episco.
pal Church On Sundays. The whole
householdexpecl to shine on Filth avenue
yet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24

PAEALLyL LIVES. We take br0,heriy
interest in the Boston JJUrHai, whose
prospectus viii be found in another col
umn, Tor the reason that it was first
printed in 1888 the year when the OXTsRD
DruocGAr saw ii.ht. BY the prospectus
il will be- seen that in several respects oar
lives arc parallel We both claim 10 be
the best paper and to have The largest
circulation in oar respective fields Tue
weekly Journal aud our paper are de-
voted 10 the same class oil literature and
both offer excellent inducements To sub
scri5crs and advertisers. The JJWHI!
has several large clubs in Oxford County
and We hope during the coming year
this excellent exponent Of Republican
principles nay be moro widely circulated
among our people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24

DEATH OF BESJAuIN WALTON BJtst
not thSsolt vi tomorrow; thou knOwrst
not what - dsJ may bring logIh.' IL Tho
sudden death OF Mr Benjamin Walton
we ale iolciDy reminded Vi the IN.
stableuess oil earthly hopes and earthly
p.aus Mr. Walton. SO long known in
this village ~ the faithful sexton nl IAe
Baplis. church. WAS man endowed yy
nature with those gilts and abilities 10y
which 10 render himself useful ~ ais
fellow beings in many anI vtriOIs ways;
and faithfully did he improve those S'!I'.
With a heart OF kinincss aud q soul i.'cd
with generous impulses, no one w''
more ready 10 respond 10 The wishes AID
meet the calls vi those who needed his
assistance. Genial and cheerful ~ liz
social relations. upright and houorHO,c
in dealing with his fellow men, Truly u
may be said OF him, AN honest man i
he uOUlcst work Of God" lie MS taken
suddenly III while preparing 70 perform
his du.i-sas sexton, aud after a few hour,
OF suffering, his spirit passed away Not
a man in this community could be moe
missed than he will be. Aud who viii
ill his place l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24

DKArH or Nh. WEEKS. Mr.. Samue !
d. Weeks, Of this village. died early
Sabbath morning last. 22d inst, at his
residence, alter an Illness OF ten days.
aged about A years. lie was the son Of
Mr. Josiah X. Weeks both oil whom are
and were natives oil PIrIs.
Mr. Weeks had not been a man oil
srong constitution and good health dur.
my the last twenty or more years. lie
had. ut one time. serious disease OF the
lungs frum which he never tally rccSv-
cred. When. however. come permanent
Improvement hs d taken place about tie
lungs he commenced To have serious and
often alarming attacks OF disease OF The
liver aud stomach. These have occurred
frequently Tor several years. and have At
las, accomplished their work.
Mr. Weeks was very faithful, promp!
and useful man. l. WAS for the posses.
siou Of these qualities that his services
wcr. sought - ill tue important oih;s OF
Post Master at tins village and vicinity
a position lie Ia, held to the cu,ue nc.
c.p,nuce and satisfaction Vi Tie people
duuny the last twelve years. Ills dis
position aud anxiety To- serve he public
with fidelity has been ,he great purpose
Of his Lille This he has done. wiki -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24
Ia TerFOTcBl.

The civil damages law OF New York
and other States i terrific blow nj ium
selling. y rumsclier in Brooklyn has
lately been lritd aud u father was awardtd
$1,000 rs damages lor the inIsAieaIion and
consequent death OF his son. The verdict
.nc.udcd pay Ior burial expenses. The los
OF the Young mans services ulI q Yeas
If age and exemplary damages. ii such
a law receives The nual sanction OF In"
PEOPLE. it viii become - substitute lot
Prohibition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24
Newspaper Decisions.

J. Any person who Who takes paper regularly
nom the ofhcc-Whether directed 20 his name or
another's, or whether he has subscribed or not
Is respOu sble for the payment.
z. IL Verson orders his paper discontinued.
he must pay all arre1rages, or The publisher may
continTe 10 send it until payment is made, aud
collect the whole amount, whether the paper Is
taken from the oelce or not.
5. The Courts have decided that ref0singt % take
newspapers and periodicals from the post Office,
removing and leaving them uncalled Tor, =
yrtasG r1cSS evideace OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24
Don'tUaIard Your Life :

\ lighted torch in powder mill in sc'Fce!!
moro d,nzerou, thana deep-seatcd cough orcoi1'
The individual who wa.ts for such An 'n'.'',-
enemy of life to die out Of Itself commit H'se
full error Ii j. m ineNcusable error lo''
Haie. Honeyor Horehonsd and Tar Will cure al
irritation Of the lungs or throat with H-P1'
and thoroughness which preclude all neces,'s
far apprehension. No type Of cough cold hhu
enza. or bronchitis can resist It's Strengthening
soothing, healing operation
PIXIES TooTH-AcHg DRoPs-cure in oh' MI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24

Since changing hands the Oxford Dem
eerat has avoided the Senatorial question
ediiorially, but sill continues to assaii
Senator Hamlin by means OF anonymous
correspondence. With a flourish OF great
partially il claims TO open its columns to
all. but only the Senator'S opponents
Seem 10 have = hearing Register.
The editor is taking testimony in the
case; and, besides, there are 50 many
talking that be can't speak loud enough
o be heard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24

WORTH KNowING The oldest, largest.
safest and best accident insurance Gem
pany is The Travellers Insurance Com
paoy, OF Hartford, Conn. IL has cash
assets of over S3.000.000, has written
over $50. 900 accident policies. and has
paid over 2l.O0O claims. 1t has paid
over 81, OOO. 900 in direct benefits to its
policy holders.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24

islY and with purpose TO subordinate
Personal interests, Friendships and pielu.
Il ceS 10 the Interest oi the whole party.
fhaS, and only thus, may We avert The
tn. Catching disaster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24

car fer home. When told my friends
OF my experience | thought they would
never stop laughing; said was getting
my "c,c teeth cut, aud the last thing !
heard at night was. make memoran'
dunn of ill.," SAMUEL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24

The President has designated the
following revenue cutters 10 cruise along
the Atlantic coast: Steamer Woodbury.,
from PASSPORT, Maine, 10 PenobscOt Bay.
Maine; Tie Dobbin. from Mt. Desert 10
Rockland, Maine; The Dallas, from
Penssscot Bay, TO Cape Ann, Mass; the
Gallatin. from Portsmouth, n. H., 10
Nantucket, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24
Thursdsy. the 2eth OF Nov. a. bay of
PnhIIe Thank giving a nd PraLsei

and recommend that all The people OF the state
unite IN such an observance OF a day hall wed ny
- tender memories, a. viii most appropriately
render grateful Acknowledgement 90 Almighty
God for the blessings which lie hiss vouchsAitd u
a Stale and a nation.
Given VI the Council Chamber Ia Augusta. this
tlirticth day az October, IN the wan OF our L"Tu
one thousand eight hundred and ~eveui! -four,
and VI The Independence. OF the United States Of
America the uinetv-niuth.
NELSON DlNGLEN, JR.
By the Governor.
GEORGE L STACY, Secretary Of State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24
ny TUE GOVERNOR,
4 PROCLANIATtON.

In accordance with revered custom 81 our
FATHERS, and IN compliance with the recommend
alton OF the President OF the United states. dc
hereby. with The adyice and consent Of the ENecu
fIxa InunrIl- anpoInf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-24

- more Is COLslutIuOie COulpidIHti ~
,hc upper pant OF his County. because
,he law framing bounty On bears VAS
repealed. last winter. A large amount
Of property was destroyed by these
animals during the past season Persons
interested in the matter will do well 10
circulate petitions tor the re- enactment
of this law AMI senl them to their respcc
ii, e Representatives.
Edmund Ya'e,' paper, The London
World, hl- taken to teaching Queen
VIctni ia good manners apprHps "I Her
,iajt>tA's alleged iEattcnllon 10 lie VISIT
ug EuprcSs Of Rus. ia. The relations
DrtNccn Tie QueCu AMI Etr guest are be
yiuliug To excite unpleasant remarks.
md indeed The recent marriage Is almost
universally recognized rs "a most untor
,unnle mistake. Thc Empress has reru
N London Tor several weeks, and uohuCJ
.xeeyt the Duke OF Edinburgh. has taken
my notice OF her, yet this il her first visit
10 England.
SINGING Sen 5oIs.-Mr. G.. G.. Addition
proposes to teach a singing sccOol in sew
eral towns in lhi, part OF Oxford County
The present winter. lie desires to form
classes in Norway, South Paris, Paris.
Oxford, Mechanics Falls and perhaps,
Bucklield. Mr. A. deyotes his time TO
giving instruction in vocal music, and Is
hence better adapted 10 the work than
those who only take il up for a winter.
He is very highly spoken OF as an in.
structor. and teaches in tho cities every
wear. He has fine class in Waterville
at the present time. lie should receive
good support in This section of the
J County.
, 1874-02-10
COCH COUNTY AFFAIRS.
Spcciai UisutAlch to IAs Chicago Tribune.

CHANCELLOR BURROUGHS.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Fob. 0.-Tho bill to enable
DR.. Nurrougha to be appointed chancellor Of the
University Of Chicago Was read SECOND timo in
the Seuato.
CRIMINAL COURT.
The Houso passed. the sgaate bill, revising the
law regulating the Criminal Court Of Cook
County, which makes no change worth men-
tloning.
stato's-Attornoy Charley Reeds bill, taking
from tho County Doard tho appointment Of his
aaslatant and Tho fixing Of his aalary, was ro"
ported fayorably to the House, the maximum
salary being cut down from $3. 600 to "a 500, md
tho elnorgonoY clauae stricken out. Tho bill Ia
intonded to veat tho appointment Ia Hood. ron
daring Linn independent OF tue Commissioners.
A[r. Neeaa auHiHant IL reported to bo In favor OF
proonglng thla session until the little bill rais-
Ing Afs income IL passed.
CEMETERY COMPANIES.
The following bill laa paauel both IlouRes;
bill for act to enabls Cemetery companies 10
scll and convey lhnd not required for burial pur~
lIo4cg.
BxuE1oA 1.-Hb Il enacted BY tbs Ttopls u The Statt
81 Ifnos. yspysst,ted IN tbs 0s1trat Assembly, ThAt
hy spAasl Aw, aAys bs ~ stall b. usaahatsa 6x AaH
, 1874-02-10
Philadelphia Shnyxl.Weavera,

SpGc1ut Dispatch 70 1hs Chicago 1Ft5HHt.
pn1LADELpl11A, Pa, Feb. IA mass-mceting
of halld-loom shawl-wanYers WAS held this eyon-
ing ut qerinania Hall, Andrew B1ack presiding.
Tho following card was presented to tho manu-
facturcrs sonio timo ago:
Tho following schedule Of wages for weaving rep
ahawls, either cotton worsted has been agreoa to
by tho shawl manufacturers mud the shawl -weavors
OF Philadelphia For3 900 threads Of warp and sixteen
picks Of filling per inch. l6 cona shawl for each
liuk above sixteen per inch, to rise ! cent
for each pick; below sixteen Per tueh, to fall
cent above 5000 threads Of warp, and up to
400 to rae A Of cent per shawl for each 50 hrcads;
above 1000 threads, and up to 5000. to rise y of
cent per shawl for each 90 threads; above 5000
threads, to rise cent per shawl for each 30 threads
for each additional sutt for Dolly vardou or hgur1ng,
l cent extra por Bhnwl.
At present there two hhopB In the city paying
ono price for similar gouds Wa Aereby present tlH
statement for your adoption. Every shop In 1hila-
tlephia and Camcn has received. or will receive.
copy tilis day. Yonr wcaycTs will walt upon you on
Monday morning next. tic 9Th inst, at O'Clock, for
your decision.
Reports wore made that nll the manufacturers
rotuso to pay tho above psicea. Tho moo!iDg de-
tornined TINT q general strike DO inauguratcd,
md n resolution waa unanimously paused to tho
ofIoct tint all wcavors WHO do not come out by
12.o'clock tomorrow shall havo their names
placnrdod on the gasos and wills of tue various
mills in the districts.
, 1874-02-10

Porsona1--11oglEtry OF Ln!ko shipping.
Special U;spatch to 1hs Chicago Tribune.
MILWAUKEE Wis.,. Fob. 9.-Judgo Mann to-
day took his seat ~ Judge Of tho Milwaukee
County Court in place Of Judge Palmer, To-
signed to take tho Presidency Of the Northwest
etn MUTUAL 1.ifo-InBurance Company,
1n my report OF tho proceedings Of tho Luke
underwritsrB tloro was au important omission.
The Board determined to appoint al Inspector
Thore aro botweetl ., 900 and 1000 suoh vossols.
A rogiHter will bo kept, and u1luh tho same plan
followed as BY Lloyda, OF England. and Voritas.
, 1874-02-10

nIou1oNp, Fob. s.-W. D. Coleman CIork Of
tho Board Of Public Works, attempted suicide
this evening by cutting Ills throat. 1t appears
that heavy defalcation lbs been discovered
In the office OF tho ComnlHAouer of tho Sinking
Fund, which was traced to Coleman, nnda warrant
iu. to Co]en,an's room to execute tho warrant,
no (OuIsuan). attempted Ills life, as above
stated. in tho praseuco OF tho officer. Coleman
VIVA formerly editor OF the nlohmoud Enquirer
and was held lu high estimation. His life u not
sausidsxed In danger.
, 1874-02-10

MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
. Speefat Dtspateh to 1Ae Chicago Tribune.
TOWNSHIP 1N8uRANoE.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Fob. 0-Ihe Bcnatc order
cd the Township Insurance bill to third rond-
Ing, White defending 1t, and Crows donouncing
1t Us awiudlo.
The House passed OIL tho subject Of uHury by
refusing to pass the Senate bill liking tic loyal
ratio OF intercBt at per cent and allowing the
interest on Judgment as on the dobt, provided IT
did not exceol 10 per cent. Holes, Collins, and
Wioter showed That usury laws woro usoleas be-
cause thoy wore easily ovadod, and that they
woro IN interference With private businoss.:' The
bill was reconsidored aud will haye nnothGr trial.
= In tho afternoon tho Committee OIL BaukB and
Banking reported q bill regulating rites Of In
torcst and tho House went into Committee Of
CTS performance, lasting threo hours. 1laving
got into tho Committee, tho members did not
know how to got ont, and when they did emerge,
tho bill had not advanced stop. No rccom-
mondation was .nado: II Cullon putB Hart in
tic Chair again he will kill him as q candidate
for Governor. Perhaps that's lis intention.
COLLECTION OF TAxEa
Orondorf got tho House to adopt reaolu-
tion inHtrt,ctlug tho Judiciary Committee to iu-
qnre what legislation WAS ncsosaary to securo
tho C0lGELlQU OIL LAAG8 RH6GbHEA AEAt4At tu0 cup
ttal stock Of interpretations, and to dofond By
Rtatuto tile grounds upon which courts may
grant iniunctions restraining the collections OF
taxos.
TAX STATISTICS.
Tho Committee on Civil Service reported nd
voraely to Halpin's bill providing for tho col
lection and publication Of tax statistics. The
author OF tho scheme not boiug preeont, tic
bill.-which should pasa,-was consigned to the
limbo whence bills Boldom roturn.
plLIB PABsED,
The Honato raaeel tho following billa: Allow
ing tho City Of Macomb to rovise the Inv COLI
corning costs; allowing two townships in Vor'
million County, to amend tho law concerning
notices; concerning tho levy and collection Of
taxos In Quincy; to rcmoyo the remains Of NOM
bers OF tho General Assembly from @anaalia.
BILLS APPROVED.
The Governor haa signod md approved Senate
bills Of tue following titlos: An act to amed ttS
act concerning election Of officers, approved April
g. 1879; to reyiso the aw iii relation to Tep1oyin; tc
roviso tho law in relation to partition Of ren
oatnte to repeal a special act for tho election
OF additional Supervisors In d cortnin county te
fix tho tern,B Of tho Courts of Cook County; ar
act to amend Sec. Of tho act Of 1872 concerning
tho Administration, OF estntes, To encourage the
planting aud growth Of lumber.
JURORS FEES.
Tho Feoa and Salary Committee reported
{ayorably on House bill giving country jurora
81 q daY.
, 1874-02-10

astounding etlccoas. whon proponod; oyer
who Ind Tic least faith in tho enter-
rriao. and mono who anticipated such
wonderful auccosa aa has attended tho
effort, however, . few women, With
two or troS s9KHn to gt tho
proaohing, showing only epirlt Of Christian
lovo for tho Haloon-koopora, and anxiety for
thoir good. a missionary band was formed.
They havo had four working days,
se 'stsTS sss si asa . es%''sh she ssssss sassssI
hearts havo boon meltcd. Our 8aloon-keopers
are all GorrnanH aud wo have expected o atub-
born Resistance, but their arguments have failed
tonl and their s.o!iue1s given way IN the tear
Hnitton, ono by ono they have yielded, until only
faw remain, and all are practically inactive. At
flrAt It WIS tho prearrangod plan that oil saloons
should
SHUT THE LADIES OUT.
THO wcnthor wns stormy and co1dt' and, hH tho
ladies' aung and prayed In tho cold, public aontl-
mont overwhelmingly vetoed tho cowardly oouEso
Of tho saloon-koopers, and thoy wore glad to
AroLoa1sE AND orEN THEIR DOORS.
Heavy mnss meetings arc hcld cvory night
and during the day the mon koep ZIP continued
'' ~ on THEIR m1ss1osAnY ROUNDS. ..
Two wookB since public Bontitnent hero would
not uphold temperance. Now tho eartlostnosa
wrought such chaugo that nine.tenths Of our
voters would uphold Tho most rigid ei,actmonts
Oh this snbjeot. An Immense masH-mooting
ie being held tonight. Groat auccessea to-day.
i9a Ghs Associated irtss.]
nIrLRY. O., Fob. 0-rhe temperance work Is
still progressing with marvellous HuccesB. Sow
cral Baloons surrendered to-day In town and
Hlbutbs Domenatn,
THE w1clsEpEBr PREACHER IN ONO,
1,as roapl'earei, trying, In frantic, nndcrhanded
way, to frustra.o tic movement. 1Io IL q peou-
liar burlesquo, awearing velcmontly, and drink
Ing l1ard Tho ladies' aro praying hard for him.
tremendous mass meeting was hold Inst
night aud another tonight. Tho latlioa who
Burod that no liquors shall bo dispensed ut tits
landing. Without exaggeration. 1t ii
NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO GET dLAss OF LIQUOR
in tho place. Saloon-keoporA Bwoar they won't
sell it, and dry topera prove their word by tho
saduess Of their fnces.
CfNo1NNAT1, Feb. 0.-The Gazette's Bpocial
from Ripley anyB tue women's temperance move
ment IL at fovor.hoat in that town, at,d TINT six
toen out of twenty -tlroo saloon-keeperB llavo
signed tho pledge aud abandoned tho business.
TAXING 4 PROFOUND RELIGIOUS TunN.
Men hold daily prayor-nlcotings nine hours,
while the womcl, visit tho saloons. Tho meetings
orc crowded., and . doep religious interest is
manifested. Tho ladics viuit the steamboats, at
tho landing and call on tho barkoepers not to sell
to citizens. They havo been met kindly by tho
Captains OF tho boats aud tho bar-keoporB.
1tiplav is one OF tho largest towns In which tho
work has gone on: Preparations nro beginning
In Dayton, and Dio..Lewis is here nov. ana1s
mont hero. In al tho southern half Of tho State
tho excitement on the subject is groat, aud Is
spreading.
SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA
| is affected considerably by 1t. John g. Van
polt, q converted Baloon-koeper, of Now Vienna,
| ia frnvntfy,tr n1,f1f frrtt,rfY,r W0obi,rfcu nrH
, 1874-02-10

An Invitation to tho LcEistntNre.
Correspondence Of The Chfcapo Tribune.
GAI4ENA ILL.,, Fob. 8.--At maas-ineeting of
tho farmers Of 10 DavioBs County, at Warren.
ILL.,. on Saturday last, tho following resolution
was prosecuted and unanimously adopted:
WuEREAa, Tho. Legislature Ia now IN session, In
cotravcntiou to the pirit Of :ho Constitution Of tho
stute Of Illinois, at cost Of 500 per day. Without
rendering adequate services to tue taxpayers for tho
aarne therefore, be It
Iteaosped Thut thoy be respectfully Invited to ad-
aiourn ni,o to and that this resolution te forwarded
10 tho Presiding Olccr Of zach branch Ut tho aano.
, 1874-02-10

Special Disuatch to Tho Chicago Tribune.
Brn1Nar1E1D, Ill, Feb. 0.-Scanlan'a bill for
the protection Of individuals, merchants, COM
l,ancs, or corporations doing business or living
in tho State " is intended to rcgulato commercial
n9oncies, md compel them to. givo bonds for
5000 to tho State. Tho important section Of
tho bill roalB ns followa:
Bhould the company, corporation, individual, or
agent acting for raid company, corporation, iudt-
y1lua who doing buHncss in this sate, make false,
Malicious ur understandable report Of tho commercial
Htandng of tho valio Of proparty, moncys Or OTHER
goos belonging to auy mercllant company, corrorn-
ti5 or individual who haa boe, or is. doing business
IN tito stato Of tnoia l,o a.ahsvc recourse to Tue
cipal menlera Of tho firms living In otor ta tie
Atao Of 1lfuois e party parties s,Ing ahnll file
tho warrsnt with tho Secretary Of State, and serving
tlr,, ani whoac name is On ho in tho Secretary Of
staos oicc, 1t shall bc lega, and tho Court shall
rccoQtxo tic sanc And should tho snid individual,
nercla company. or eorporatian provo to tho Court
nblc, mud shall prove that such report has injured
stitch individual individuals III business by loss OF
character, commercial standing, mouoye, then the
c5urt aha adjudgo Htlc' dnn'agcsas 1t may deem jua