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HIGHEST AND LOWEST PRICEs-sATURDAY.
The following table shows the opening, highest

CLOSING PRIcEs-sA1URDAY. THREE O'CLOCK p. N.
Pacific MAIL 45N 461s; Adams Express, 1l5K
. III; American Express, 62k es4; United States
Express. 65H q 60; Wells-Fargo Express, 7s q
ION; chicago and Alton, 9s a oss1; Pittsburg, s7k
SIN; Chicago and Northwestern, 87A SO; do,
preferred. 50 53h; Chicago and Rock Island,
9sx 9SX; Milwaukee and St. Paul, 32I 80;
DO, preferred. 5oK 81; G.. @. ana !. c.. OK q
*; Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, l0SX q
losK; Erie, 2s>S 2s1s; Hannibal and st. Joseph,
Nx a Is; DO, preferred, 2s a 20; Lake shore, sOx
aS0X; New York and Harlem, l29X o 130; New
York Central, 1924 1929; New Jersey Centra /.
1857 1063S Ohio and Mississippi, FIX 2sH;
Panama. ia q l15; Toledo and Wabash, 2ox .
2oT; Union Pacific, 341@ 84K.
GOVERNMENT AND RAILROAD BONDS.
The Investment demand in these classes OF secu-
rifles continues undated and prices steady. or
the former bankers state that they fad 1t difcult
to secure large lots, except by picking up a few
thousand here and there. Railroad bonds, espe-
eially OF the older issues still have attraction ior
conservative investors, and good deal OF money
has evidently found o place among them. rne
range or prices In governments since Janury Il
90 follows:-
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ALLIEN.-On Saturday morning, October 81,
JULIEN /. ALLEN, In the 57th year OF his age.
Funeral services at ms late % residence, %as West
one O'Clock p NJ. Relatives and friends are re-
spectully invited TO attend.
NUE.-Tne members OF this command as well as
the past me nbers OF the old Light and City Guard
j. L. Alien from bis late residence, 4Ss West Twen-
ty.thrd street, this DAY. November ., at O'Clock.
GEO. W. MCLEAN, Major Commanding.
WILLIAM G. ToMPKINs, AdJutant
BELL.-On Friday, october 80. 1874, JANNET p,
widow Of the late David Bell, In the 72d year OF
Funeral services on Monday November 2, az
three O'Clock = NJ az the residence oi her son-in.
leave loot oil Barclay and Christopher Streets per
Morris and Essex Railroad, nc two O'Clock p M;
returning, leave Bloomfield at 5;15 p M.
BoNS.-On sunday, November l, SUSIE A., daugh-
ter OF William Il. and M. ]. Bonn, In the 7th year
The relatives and friends OF the family are re.
spectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tues
day. November 8, at two O'Clock P. NJ. from the
residence OF her parents, 90S Gates avenue, be-
tween Reid and Patchen. Brooklyn.
BURNs.-On Sunday, November /, 1874, JAMES
OLIVER, beloved son OF William and Jessie Burns,
fns Iriends OF the family are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral on Monday, the I'd inst, at
rents 222 West Nineteenth street.
BYRNE.-On Saturday, October 81, Mrs. CLARA
BYRNE widow OF the late John Dyrne.
Funeral wlll take place from her late residence,
so2 East Twenty .egh hth street, on Tuesday, Novem.
Der 8, at two r. M.
CAMpBELL.-On saturday, october 81, ISABELLA,
vile OF the late Thomas Campbell, OF 4a0 Hudson
avenue Brooklyn.
Belfast Qreland) papers please copy.
CHAsE.--suddenly, on sunday. November l. 1874,
NELLIE W., only daughter OF Samuel X and Cora
b. Chase, aged 2 years, months ana % days.
Funeral rom the residence OF her parents, No.
327 Henderson street, Jersey CITY, on Tuesday,
November g. at two p. NJ.
CLIScH:-suddenly, on saturday, October 81,
THOMAS JEFFERSON CLINCH aged ~ yeara.
The relatives and friends OF tue family are re-.
Apo0tluly invtted 20 attend The knnArAA ksom thA
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COURT CALRNDARS-THI5 DAY.

SUPREME COURT-GENERAL TERM.-Adjourned
sUpREME CoUnT-CHAxBERs.-F Monday
Motion calendar.
SUPREME CouRr-CIRcUIr-Par 1.-Adjourned
for The term. Part 2-Held by Judge Brady.-Nos
2704, 1884, 2300, 2832 24S2 1858, $685. $780, 746 594
2lso. 2192 2a52, 27ss, 2s44 2s4s 1880 1882, 1854,
1s 1885, sAn s 1s sSss
4SS lsS liS1 ~ l2sS 1907, ls4, 2ol1 l747, 1858,
Van Brunt-Demurrers-Nos. / to 80, inclusive.
Issues OF law and lact-Nos. to 100, inclusive.
Term stands adjourned to Monday, November :,
rendered. Calendar for Noyemper-Held BY
Judges Mcneil. Sedgwlck and Spier-COurt opens
sUPRRIoR CouRr-sPEoIAL TERM-Calendar for
as eeHsn e.
SUPERIOR UOURT-TRIAL TERM-Part 1.-Judge
Van vSrsI ms nsyng been % assigned to the
will be had before him In this part. Part 2-Held
by Judge Curtis-Court opens at eleven A. M.-Nos.
!i22 So2 Us 7A2 &c. s4s $685. 7l4 7os, 1884, oe4, s2A
CoMxoN PLEAs-GENERAL TERx-Calendar for
y PAY
Inclusive: New issues-Nos. II to 49, inclusive.
and down May Term.-Nos. SO to 5s, Inclusive.
New issues.-Nos. 80 to 100 inclusive. Appeals
NAV Term.1Nos. ioI to lsS inclusive. New Is.
sues.-Nos 13e to 1893 inclusive.
COMMON PLEAS-TRIAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge Robnson.-Court opens at eleven A. NJ
l22s 1927, 2Ol0 lea9. Co. NH 50S, ll45. lo2s, 02a
1892, 1872 1921, 1909. Order.-No 2l5o. Part a.
MARINE CouRT-TRIAL TRRM-Part Held by
Judge Spaulding.-Nos. 1922, 448 236, All, 9s5, 3d.
4ls, 11os 4e4 4e5 40 4e7 4ss 46e. Part 2-Held BY
Judge ;oss 1897 ~ s co., s
by Judge Shea.-Nos. 81, IS, 1872 254 342 3s7, a45
liza, 1928, S16, 1888, 1884, 1241, l544,- 1923
COURT OF GENERAL SEssI0Ns-Held by Judge
Sutherland.-The People vs.. John O'Haoran,
homicide; same vs.. William Gallagher, robbery;
Same VS.. Otto Biskeunholz, robbery; Same VS..
Amelia Lent and Jordan Butler, felonious ASSAULT
aud battery; same va william Hagney, ie0nions
assault and battery; Same vs. Patrick Malou,
felonious assault and battery; Same vs. John Hays
larceny from the person; same Vs. John MGure,
larceny nom the person.
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THE COURTS.
JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT.
A Batch OF Pickpockets.
nof1.n r.l.~ o....a

Batch OF Pickpockets.
Before Judge Smith.
While Henry snyder, OF No. l49 East Sixteenth
street, was riding on a Third avenue car, Satur-
day night. near Fifth street. and when he was
just about to get or he was jostled by two men,
one OF whom picked his pocket OF $22, and the
other attemp ted to steal his watch. Snyder made
q desperate resistance, and succeeded In holding
the man who stole his money until the arrival OF
officer, who took him into custody. AT the
station house the thief gaye his name as James
Barry, and upon search the money was found in
his possession. He was held In $1,000 BAH 10
answer.
Charles Clemens, OF No. l2 Thompson street,
fell In with Lizzie stewart who stole 81 from MS
vest pocket. He caused her arrest, and she was
held in 1000 bail TO answer.
While John O'shea, OF No. 22s Madison street,
wooster, yesterday morning. ms pocKet was
picked OF So by one John Duify, the money being
mltted IN default OF 81 900 bail to answer.
ConnuDial Infelfcity.
James Welsh and his wife Cornea, living at No.
100 King street, have not always been on the most
amicable terms. Indeed, their quarrels have been
frequent that they have been compelled to sleep
with dagger between them for the purpose OF
preserving the peace but the sequel shows that 1t
tween Saturday night and Sunday morning they
had their last quarrel Mrs. Welsh did not talk
agility Of her husband would have terminated his
earthly career. But hall clad he rushed into the
street and invoked the law III the form OF police
man, who entered the house ana took his "better
halr' int custody. Mr. Welsh then slept In peace
Tor the remainder OF the night and yesterday JOY.
fully saw his spouse committed, in default OF 500
tail, to answer q charge OF ieonious assault.
Burglary on West Twenty-sixth street.
william White, calling himself . plumber, broke
into the house Of Herman d. Rover. No. III West
Twenty.sixth street, on Saturday night,
and proceeded to collect all articles OF
value that he could find. He had secured a
watch, one pair OF earrings two suits o clothes
and one dress, In all valued at $780, when de tected
by Mrs. Rover, who. upon seeing him, commenced
10 scream. Her cries attracted her husband to
\ the spot and he succeeded IN arresting the bur-
glar before he could leave the house. Justice
Smith held him in $1,000 bail to answer.
The Italians Weapon.
An italian named Bartolomeo Brzzoona, living
at No. 24O Spring street. was arrested yesterday
morning in Spring street by Oricer OShea, of the
Eight precinct. with q murderOus looking dirk in
his possession, which he was nourlshng and with
which he expressed lively desire to do SOMEBODY
bodily HARM He was neld In ST. 900 bail to an
oWer
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SOUTHERN SECURITIES
Pending the elections IN the South, and until .
settlement OF some OF the vexed political issues,
this class OF bonds Is likely to be inactive. Old
North Caroinas and several Of the Tennessee and
virginia skies nave found saie' but the business
has been small.
THE MONEY MARKET
Money was easy at 2 a per cent on call and 6K
and IN per cent for prime discounts. Time loans
In currency were MADE for per cent ior thir ty
days, AZ q 8 per cent for sixty days and 6< per
cent for ninety days. Foreign exchange was heavy
until near the close, when the rates were frmer.
THE GOLD SPECULATION
was without new feature, except an increased de-
mand for cash gold for which borrowers paid as
high as l-32 q lie per diem. The rate was lower
yesterday. The extremes OF the week were ITO q
Hex, the last business being done on the basis oi
l10h:--
FLUCTUATIONS IN THE GOLD MARKET FOB THE
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tor future delivery basis low middng the sales have
ber 500 at il alec December svO at il IIse, 2o5 al
l4Ac January loo at a z9ssc 400 at 4 lslsc Feb
June 600 at is ssac Total 70 800 bales Closing prices
isNSSs .Sxs May iS iISc; ls ssse June. sssc
ssms'r ss 4 M S e DssSf%Ge, au Il:
& 80 Is IS ss2c March, S At sc S at Is IS asac sS
3 3 os s a. Sy sS 10 as 4 49,, !ss S S as as
16 5,2c June. 200 at 10 lS2c 300 at IL 7i8c. Total
yesterdsys forward deliveries were as iollows VIZ - q
Noyember i45s ~ December aa .Ssi JSnpary Asa; Feb.
iSs Frs, ;0 Januars 1ars
5SS 5 Ss; 5ss ssss' e.: @
April 500 at is 81 Sc june i00 at IS 7lSc Total 600
baca The receipts at the ports sum Up thus Gaives.
Norfolk ass5; Baltimore 2s0; New York. ss7 BcstoI,.
week issss Iaes This day last year u bales last
COFFEE There was no business reported from first
We append former quotations, as ioilows-Kio Ordinary
cargoes 1916 lehc fair do, iSc lSNc good do.
iSss s java pss ssnss Tor
do grass mats 2Sc 2sc. Ceylon lie S>sc. Msrscs.
iSo eyo @ LaEaayra sas iss prt Js%aica sIo c
ish.; Costa Rica, E1sc;a is15c; Mexican, Isc sc:
a ~ c s;oS 80 sayrss snd 9 5c lsc cura
FLouR AND GRAlN.-Receipts-Flour 1885 bbls. !;
wheat lb2 sO4 bushels; corn 550E do corn meal e0d
week ending this date-tlour, 1880 bb.s.; wheat
i27oo2 bushels; corn 4eo ss2 DO corn neal ses bbls
ays S S, Go rSs aour market was quiet Sat value;
remained without change The sales foot up about 800
the sabSoned auotaons Corn meal was and
sold the extent OF $50 bba At ngures within quoted
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-Whcat--Ihe demand was light to-day, but the
market for spring was shade nrmer The
sa,cs foot up about $4,000 bushels at 81 for
No. spring, 81 O2 81 u3 for No. Chicago.
Northwest o. Oe for No Duluth 81 % ST II Tor No
winter ST 70 81 23 tor amber and ST Is 81 SO Tor
white. Corn-lhe marAot opened a shade drner, but
closed quiet and about steady We note sales OF 45OOO
bushels spot at We for mixed and S5c tor new mixed
So bushels OF mixed last halt November at
92c. SIC oats only In light request but ruled
steady; sales 4u00 bushels Soc. Joke for mixed
6Uc for state whltc and b9c. 6lc white Western
Barley frm with further sales OF 1880 bushels of
Canada West at 81 4ss and $500 bushels OF french
Islands to arrive at 81 5 Rye quiet; 8UO0 bushels
Canada sold In bond at 9Jc
FnEIonTs There has been only limited business con-
summated to-day both IN berth reghts and char ters
but rates not essentially changed. The engage.
ments comprise 10 Liverpool. by steam, 1900
bushes OF grain at 531d 400 bushels OF do. at
ca, 20o bales Of cotton al b-l6d. II runs; and
by sail 5000 bushels of wheat 3d. no
hbdA OF tobacco a. 31s. To London, by steam, 200
bales OF hops private TERMS and 20 bbls -four
TO Bristol by steam, 1000 bushels grain part
evening" at ID. TO Card1 by stcam loo iieces beef
IS Cd The charters include An Italian bark, hence
to bristol Channel direct with $500 quarters grain at
pbs oi naphtna at As an Italian brig, hence to Al
piers with 100 refined petroleum lie and f5
pratuity; North German brig, hence to Antwerp, with
1908 quarters OF gr ain ls 4d Norwegian bari, from
Brunswick Rio, with 22OOO feet OF lumber at sis and
primage. - -. ., -
few rapsactiops were OF obbinR character and at g
ures within the range ofour Quotations We quote CubQ
esaIrfus and mISsd nsw crop, Sso. sosi d. sAxsds
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FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL
Speculation VS.. the Condition OF Cen
eral Trade.
"A ID u L L w Il e X.
Review of the Various
Markets.
GOLD, STOCKS, BONDS.
of the Y
Markets.
Various
GOLD, STOCKS, BONDS.
WALL STREET,
SUNDAY, Nov, /, 1874,


Wall street for the moment may indicate O re-.
hewal Of confidence and inspire hopefulness; but
syen this great force, when 1t runs counter to
natural iacts and figures and to q situation which
aot all the elasticity OF the country has been
capable OF reslstng-even Wall street mast wait
until outside growth establishes iaith and capt.
tai hnds basis on which 1t can earn legitimate
prodt The country is
TAKING LESSONS FROM NECESSITY.
We are passing through a period In which the
people are undergoing change In the hapits en-
gendered BY war. Extravagance is giving way to
economy Prices are declining because we de-
uand less than before, and there Is an excess Of
supply. But practically we are growing richer,
sor while the volume OF currency Is unchanged We
are leaving behind the artificial and coming down
10 real values. When, therefore, the capital now
Idle once more nnds use 1t Will be upon basis
that will give
ADDITIONAL VALUE TO BvARY DOLLAR.
When necessity brings home to all kinds OF pro-
ducers, by whatever name known. the fact that
they must, In spite OF the experience OF the last
ten or twelve years, adapt themselves to new
order OF things not under the control Of men, but
pnder the irresistible lnnuonce OF natural causes
We shall nave condition that will change all
present commercial calculations and bring about
revision OF the plans and purposes on which bust
ness has heretofore been conducted.
THE STOCK MARKET
was not without its usual fluctuations, but the
general condition was one OF dulness. The decline
ranged from u to IN per cent. Toward the close
there was more or less OF recovery and ''bulls'
were strongly encouraged by the advance, when
they ascribe TO the favorable reports OF railroad
EARNINGS, there being only two roads which show .
falling on. The following table will show
THE EXTREMES OF PRICES
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EXPORTS AND IMPORTS,

EXPOkTS AND IMPORTS.
The foreign commerce OF the port for the week
was:-Genera merchandise imports, including
dry goods, 34770, $50; produce exports, $474
specie exports, $40O. 100 The total merchandise
imports, including dry goods. since January !
this year $323 la5,779 against $685. 0l5 last
year and $780, III, $50 in 1871. The total exports
OF produce since January this year are
4o,ss5,4is against $2444s7,oso last year and
$780, 080, $50 in 1872. The total exports OF specie
since January are $4474s,Oso against $Ss l0a 900
last year and 4o2, 44s, SIG In 1874
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ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT.
A Bold Attempt.
Before Judge Kilbreth.

About two O'Clock yesterday morning Ofdcer
Brooknaus, of the seventeenth precinct, saw two
men standing in front OF the show window OF
Jsidor Shaw's shoe store No. 166 avenue A. The
oficer also noticed horse and wagon drive up
and stand IN front Of the store. He crossed the
street and saw the two men passing shoes and
boots through the window, whicn was broken, and
depOsitlng them In the wagon. They were both
captured and brought to the station house, where
they gave their names as John Flnan and Patrick
Malone. Some $65 worth OF shoes were found in
the wagon. Judge Klbreth yesterday committed
Flnan and Malone IN g. 900 BAH each to answer
on charge OF burglary.
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legal tenders The banks now hold sTl,e42, TOO re-
serve, or sl517s,525 more than the law calls for.
Last week the total reserve held was ST. 900,
or SIS, sS9. 500 more than the law required. The
excess OF reserve above the legal requirement H.
therefore. not so much as last week by the sum OF
$66o,275.
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
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MARRIAGES AND Deaf Hs.
Married..

WARRIE-BEACH.-On Saturday, October 81, at
the residence OF DR.. j. II. Haughwout, Portchester,
N. y, by Rev. DR.. Brockholst Morgan, OF st. Pc
ter's church, JOHN WATTS WARRIN TO MARY LOUISE
BEACH, daughter Of the late John Van Horn Beach,
all or New York.
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For the week ending yesterday the Treasurer
shipped In notes and fractional currency $2s5o $780,
The receipts OF IKE currency were $s7o,lOO The
Treasurer holds in trust ior national banks
baS5, ,39o, 76o to secure circulation and s1e537 800
10 secure deposits OF public moneys. The national
bank circulation outstanding to-day is $a4s 74o OF,
THE BANK STATEMENT.
The bank statement shows large loss in specie,
49, ksu ef vhtsh, however, v omst By gaia Of
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HAVANA MARKETS,

HAVANA, Oct 20. 1874
Spanish gold, 100 400 American, 27 205. Exchange
irregular on the United states sixty days currency
50 ~ premium; short sight, 81 9J premium; sixty
days gold, lO4a l05 premfum short sight, l07 l09
premium; ON London. ls2 l8 premium; on Paris. l07
q los premium
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GONE PERSONS OTHERWISE ENGAGED, HAVING
y large interest in the best Furniture Factory In
Louisville. KY desire to find others willing to Join them
IN tne nVeshmenn H VINO g. me same me p9ssess the
mands the southern rade, Is well supplied with
the healthiest city In the United States Address
LOUISVILLE FURNITURE CO., Louisville. Ky.
Unusual oPPoRTUNITY.-sso WILL SECURE
business No bonus 0bJsct to extend Call on
OIL s)O0 WANTED. AS FULL PARTNER, A
WlsZUOs young man with this amount: good op-
porunity tor father to secure son an interest In re-
but Catholics need address PARrNKR, box 1913 Herald
onlce.
OH 000 TO $4,000 WILL PURCHASE AN
plUsOUO Interest In o first class long established
house doing fine businessi good references ured.
Addres Is MERCHANT box LIS Herald ofdce
$C5 ono WANTED, SPECIAL OR ACTIVE
lished manufacturing business staple articles ready
saes by contracts to best class customers best
epces given and required. Address L pox lR Herald
oface
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Birth.
Died.

CALDwELL.-Mrs. ]. A. Caldwell OF 3o4 East
o:16 A. n.
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NAPITAL WANTED FOR EUROPE.

(NAPITAL WANTED FOR EUROPE.
~ For an extended, well established Paper Mill in
partner with 5000 for an equally halt proprietary in
terest in business and real estate This partnership
offer worthy the especial attention Of such who wish
to secure steady guaranteed income for capital In.
100 900 forms Substantial RESIDENCE, garden, and
grounds, desirable tor occupation. Climate and
roundings saubrous and agreeable Never failing
fectly pure water, with unlimited water power: The
chinery and doubled tse mills working capacity, ne
business Is strictly cash. and its affairs show present
~ to per cent net gain. For full particulars address,
office. New York,
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A HALF INTEREST IN AN ESTABLISHED AND
IA very profitable manutac turing business is offered to
2 good business man who Will devote his time 10 the
vestigaon and party ha wing $4,000 de-
string pleasant and safe business, will call at No IS
John street, room 2.
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A NY MAN HAVING 500 TO $2c0 TO LOAN TO PUT
"A In my business can realize with his services good
profits and l00 per cent monthly all business
acted. Apply ut 273 Hudson street.
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TUE UNDERSIGNED, ELI CAMPBELL SON, HAVE
this day formed copartnership the purpose OF
carrying on General Produce Commission ausinsa st
Dated New York city, October 81, 1874
ELI CAMPBELL.
GEORGE CAMPBELIA
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

n and wei known, with large capital desires the
services OF reliable business man. possessing at
BILITY. Herald office
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A PARTNER WANTED-WITH ABOUT s20OO TO
n engage in a cash business paying $500 q month;
can be increased to Sl.0OO Address SAFE INVEST.
MENT, box 12l Herald office
u USINESS- TO PURCHASE, GOOD
other paving business Tor cash and Real Estate; or
would rent place furnished Address HOTEL, box l6l
Herald UptoWn Branch office.
, 1874-05-20

20 tbs Editor " The Chicago Tribune:
S1n: Nearly oyory newspaper in tho country
has published, IN ono form or another, q state
1nout to the effect that several mombors OF the
Advisory Doard Of tho Illinois State Farnera'
Association, at it's recent moeting at blooming
ton, atrenuously insisted TINT "none but farnl-
mors should bo represented in their State Con-
vontion to be hold ut Springfield on the 10th Of
June noxt. Among those named as advocating
this doctrine were ". q. Flagg, s. II. Smith,
and myself. This etatemont ia unquallAody
untrue Tloro was nu ono thore who favored
continuing tho representation to farmers.
We stated distinctly that We were en-
gagod tn contest between thoao who
create tho Woalth Of tho country, and
deserved tho pay for it, and did not
got it., ant those who earned nothing, but did
got tho pAy. oan oonstrue this poryorsion Of
tho truth into nothing but doliberate attempt
Of some ono to prejudice mechanics aud other
luborora against tho movement for reform. Lot
II be understood that this moyonlont represents
eyory poraon In this broad land WHO earna Ills
living by tho sweat Of his brow,
II Ia also aasartod tllat the Board voted down
resolution oondemninB President Grant for
yotolug the Finance bill. This Is also untrue.
Tho resolution was offered by hIr. Fitzpatrick, Of
Mclean County, aud was laid on the table, As
not being within tie province Of tho Advisory
Doard, and cannot, therefore, be taken "a ail
index, ons way or tho other, Of what tbs State
| Convention Wlll do. II. II, uooToN.
, 1874-05-20
GRASSH0PPERS IN IOWA.

s1oAM LAKE, H., May 10. 1874.
A. Mitchell, General Superintendent lNtlois Csi-
1rat Raflroad:
DEAR SIN. AS You aro In tho habit Of writing
MO for general information regarding crop
prospects. voluntarily send you this statement.
aa, credlbly informed, by roliabc farmers, that
billions Of young grabshoppers arc just making
tuoir appearance, On nearly eyory farm. They
soem to DO tho most plentiful in apotB, but aro
moro or lesB distributed over tho whole surfaoo.
In paoos they aro living macs, like al ant
thoy got lnrgo enough to lY away (which IL their
cl,araoteriHtlo), they will oat down the crops to
tho grounds but tho hopo IL entertained by all,
that, as they come. 40 carly. thoy will mature
second growth, with but slIght, II any, Injury.
/! That thoy may 10 tho prayer Of yours, respoot"
1ullv. ]. D. i,