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FOREIGN.
Bill TO Abolish the Sugar Duty Passed
in the British Commons.
The French Government to In
vestigate the Ameriquo
Disaster.
GREAT BRITAIN.

| LONDON, April 23.--John Halker, appointed
Solicitor-General, has been reelected to Par1ia
| 1nent from Preston.
In the House of Commons to-day. Disracl
| stated that the Mi nistry had advised the Queer
| to confer mark Of distiction upon Capt. Glove,
| for his services in the Ashantee War.
A1r. Gladstone, in speech reviewing the bud.
get, said he regarded tho reduction Of ponny
in the income-tax M important step toward the
abolition OF tho tax. he approved the removal
OF the duties on sugar, hut opposed the aboli-
ton Of house-licenses. He attacked the method
proposed for the relief Of local taxation be-
cause tho question next year would be preju-
diced By this years legislation. He generally
congratulated Sir Stafford Northcoto. Chancellor
Of the Exchequer, on tho favorable exhibit Of
the finances which be had been enabled to lay
before the House.
The bill abolishing the sugar duties from May
has finally passed the House Of Commons.
Tho House OF Commons also voted reduo-
tion Of tho income tax one penny in pound,
and the abolition Of the house license duty, as
recommended in the annual budget.
Prince Gortschakoff, Con. Schouyaloff, and
tbs Grand Dukes Alexis, Vladimir, and Constan-
tine will accompany the Gear on his visit to
England,
The steamship Teutonia, before reported dis
abled, has passed the Lizard in tow.
Tho Indian Budget estimates the e1traordi-
nary expenses OF the Government for the fiscal
year 1915, on account Of the famine st S32,-
$4,000, and proposes loan Of $42 SOC, 900 to
meet any demand.
LONDON, April 24-5:s0 a. m.-There being IN
extensive lockout Of laborera in the agricultural
districts, meeting to express sympathy for the
tonight. Messra. Morley. Jenkins, and Arch
we're present. Tho hall WAS crowded, and reso-
lutions in accordance with tta object Of tho
meeting we're unanimously adopted.
, 1874-04-24
.Srxe1al Dlsnotch 10 The Chicago Tr75t,n

SN1e7d9 D78pd7ck 70 TIC Chicago 7975tine.
sr. PAUL Minn.. April 23.-Tha Red Wing,
the first boat through, arrived from St. Louis
this morning. Lake Pepin haa been closed five
months aud Two days, with one exception the
longest time on record
DErnorT, Mich, April 23.-AdEices from Mack
inaw this afternoon are to the effect that the ice
naa all moved out from between Mackinaw
1sland and Point St. Isnace md that the STRAITS
~ be open tonight. A large fleet Of upward
pound steamers have passed round to the north
sloe OF Hols Blanc Island, tho south passage be-
ing Jet blocked With ice.
, 1874-04-24

New York, April 23.-Ihe Herah publishes
list Of the warrants drawn for contingencies in
Comptroller Green's office, between November,
1872, and September, 1873. and says: *' It ap-
pears to be IS necessary to investigate frauds
under reform as under Tammany rule.
One investigator received over e., 500
in about three months another over St, 500 in
nine months and still another rot 50, 500 in the
same time besides $4,000 additional from tho
Board Of Apportionment fund. The Herald
says thnt the Taxpayers should investigate in
vestigntors, and adds that the Cornptroller's Of
flee cost last year for running expenses $4,000
more tlan in 1868 under the corrupt ring rule
, 1874-04-24
FELINE SAGAclTY,

Correspondence Of The Chicago Tribune.
LANSING. Mich, April PA man mined
McGraw, living miles vest Of this city, left his
famil ly-consisting Of five motherless children,
tho Oldest years-aslcep in bod on the night Of
the 18th, to go on an er1aud to neighbor's.
When be returned, about II p. NJ, he found his
ed, except children, bureau, and cat. Ali tho
children would have perished if they had not
been awakened BY the cat paving their faces
and screechlng as only an excited cat can. The
bureau contained Sl09, which is all the poor
man has to build shelter for his babes. No
insurance,
, 1874-04-24

nfty~one feet. and. strange to say received but
slight injuries.
Last Sunday, D. Bartley. resident Of New
ark. N. j., came to Burke's Hotel and Was short
y after taken i'll. Yesterday he died, and al
though there WAS nothing suspicious attending
his death, yet as he WAS stranger, his body
was taken to the Morgue and the Coroner noti-
fed.
Last evening, about o'clock, as some colored
men we're talking in saloon at 81 TAYLOR street,
one Of them, Henry Milington. stepped behind
Richard Bross, another OF the party, and stabbed
him with knife. producing injuries that are
very dangerous. The wounded man IVES cared
for. and Millington arrested and locked up IN the
Ampry.
, 1874-04-24

- - A.,
Caps. ea1nuel MeAanus' onu u tu9 Ptonee
settlets OF MemPn1S, Weo on "eouesoaS iass Il
Ms o5tn year.
-!no trottef ). y: bIo"n' known as aenf
Todd when ne beat the Amercan nan G'rl, has bee
ao1d 70 Cahlornlan loI @1V'ovU.
Inc supreme Court o. MINNESOTA mas al
nrmed the 1uoenent IN inc Ulstflct Court fo
the tlrss Nntlonal BANK AGAINST ~ the Natlona
Marlne bnnk OF -; faa1 1of Sl3,e ,egV. Inc Sui
was brought IN l01z' on a. dfa1t Of o. Henry Eames
whea.-buyer ut Lake City, on W. +. Davidson.
which went to protest about the time OF Eames
1alare'
AT tne sesalon OF tne National academy o.
Sciences, IN Washington, yesterday, prof. +:
q. Dafnard, Ifeslaens OF Columola college, NeN
York, "as elected torclgn secretary, V'co Prof
Agassiz' snL deceased:
line Iowa seed Commissioners have bought
at st. Faul, zooo bushels OF potatoes and G.0ot
pushels o. corn Tor the Nofthwestern settlers
As tue otale appropriation Is limited to seed
many seLt!eEs WI neea ao Ii othef ways 10 carry
them thfonsh 70 harvest.
,-1he pouy OF 11ohas Giahop' VINO was
drowned a. pi4on. ILL.,, two weeks ago, BY the
upseItlns OF us ooa1, was recovered mllea be-
10" there. DAY botoro yesterday.
-old Father Dixon, who has been seriously
~ lor tne Past week. 10 now a!o"iy recovering,
ms acqnalntances are numbered by the thou
$, sands all over me Nofthwest, having been set
t'eo mere hea1ly 1ofty-hSG years ago.
Ilae oauEnteE o. a. >. weston, OF seymour
SAP IRON nome as. tuesday snd
, 1874-04-24
THE Oil. TRADE.

CLEVELAND, o., April ga meeting Of oil
producers WAS held at Potrolia, Pa, Tuesday, at
which it Was agreed to stop all wells starting or
producing for period Of ninety days from Satur-
day, April Is. Owing to tho large production Of
crude oil last year, prices BECAME SO low that
tho ruin was caused Of many of the producers
who had labored for years in developing the oil
recion8.
, 1874-04-24

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April GA dispatch from
Duvali's Bluff states that Col. John D. Coffee,
formerly Of this city, was slot aud killed yeater-
day at this plantation near there. By Zach Tay-
lor, in difficulty about attaching some stock.
Coffee leaves wife and three children.
, 1874-04-24
A cljRtnt1c Slit.

NEW YORK. April 23.-Maj. Burrell, who WAS
iintiated into the Hoboken Lodge Of Free Ma
Sons. has instituted suit for the recovery OF the
initiation fee and interest. because he is unable
the Order. The case e1cites considerable in
tereEt.
, 1874-04-24
RANCE.

PARIS, April 23.-At meeting Of the perna-
nent Committee m Of the assembly today the
vestigation in the case of the stoamship Amer
ique had been ordered.
PARIS, april 23.-The Aonite.n reports that
Count dc Chambord has arrived at Versailles.
President SfacMahon this evening opened the
exhibition for the benefit Of e1patrihted Alsa-
cianA
, 1874-04-24

Sp<rial Dispdtch to 7-h< Chicago TRIBUNE
DEARpsrowS, ILL.,. April ia shooting ARRAY
occurred at the T. p. & }. depot in Virginia, ILL.,,
yesterday evening, in which Thomas Lacy was
shot and dangerously wounded by Matt Mont
gomery. Lacy is not expected to live. I'm
medintely after the shooting, Montgomery left
for parts unknown. The cause OF tbs shooting
WAS an old grndge.
One David Perry was arrested at Virginia to-
day for obtaining package OF money from ".
B. Nichols, agent Of the American Express Com
pany at that place, under false pretenses. In
default Of $500 bail, he was sent to jail to await
trial
, 1874-04-24
Arrest of Robbers.

ST. LOUIS April 29.-The Rocky Mountoir,
Nescs, says James sacger, who with. four other
men, robbed tue old man Bennishoff of $500, 900
in bonds at Petroleum Centre. Pa in 1866 vas
arrested in Denver, Col, last Sunday.
, 1874-04-24

Special Dispatch % The Chicaoo 1T16une.
EAST SAGINAW. Mich, April 29.-Another at
tempt was made to destroy property in Saginaw
City last night. A fire was started with shay
inga soaked IN kerosene in large unoccnpied
house, owned by Joseph Rieser. The flames
were discovered about midnight in the kitchen
and sttiup-room
, 1874-04-24

PORTLAND, Me-, April 23.-Arrived-Stean1-
ship Scandinavian, from Liverpool.
New ionK, April observation-disclosures
Frisia, from Hamburg.
, 1874-04-24
Too N33tcff Y3urrfch

!SJ2ccial Dispatch to The CHICAGO Tribune
Souri, BEND, lud-, April 23.--This morning
Thomas n. Swearingin waa arrested for being
too much married, on complaint OF his first love,
Khoda E., and now laugushes in jail to abide
ried in Michigan some few years since, at which
time Rhoda supposed herself widow, and had
administered upon her husbands estate. But,
about six months after. her first lord, Eben
Cady, former lawyer at Niles. who went South
matters stood, procured q divorce, and now lives
near Auburn, N. Y. About six months after his
marriage: Thomas who had got hold of somo
properly belonging to Rhoda. left for Utah, but
last year came hero aud married one Christina
Lowell. This camo to the ears of Rhoda, who
is without any husband, and sho came over from
Michigan to tho sorrow Of Thomas and his Chris
tina.
, 1874-04-24

at S. Watston Co.'s lanyard on Vine etreet at
| II o'clock last night, destroying three large
| buildings. 1000 tanned hides, and 400 cords of
| wood, besides all the machinery and appusten-
| ances. Loss and insurance not yet ascertained.
, 1874-04-24

Special Dispatch TO The Chicago Tribune,
MCuREaon, Ia. April 23.-On Wednesday
night, at Clcrmont, H., man named Crumford,
while intoxicated, assaulted and beat his wife 60
that recovery is impossible. He has been a1-
rested aud awaits trial.
, 1874-04-24
OBITUARY.

Col. c. ". 8iytnx. OF Goshen, Ind.
speeiat Di@patch to The Chicago Tribune.
old and respected citizen, died in this city this
morning Of neuralgia OF tho heart. Mr.. Bivins
was a worthy and Jealous Mason and Odd Fellow.
and leaves q large circle Of friends to mourn his
3oa+h -
, 1874-04-24

Possible Specin1 Session OF the Wis.,
Consin Leg islata1rc to Reconsider the
Railroad Lnsy.
1pec7a! Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 23.-The Hon. Alex
Mitchell intimates that attempt may be made
to have eession OF the Legislature called to re-
consider the Railroad bill and avert the threat
ened calamity Of the entire cessation OF railroad
trains in this State after the 29th inst
, 1874-04-24

LOCAL ITEMS,

Milton Cannon, laborer working on build
iug at the corner Of Michigan avenne and Twer-
ty-second street ut s o'clock last evening feil
from the third story to the ground, distancs OF
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THE WEATHER.

WAsHsdToS. D. c.. April 23.-For the Uppe,
Lake region, increasing southerly to westerly
winds, higher temperature and increasing cloudi-
ness, with possibly light rain.
LOCAL 0DsE9vATIoN.
CHICAGO. Anrfl n 1a74
, 1874-04-24
SPAIN.

Madrid, April 23.-Gen. Primo de Rivera, who
WAS severely wounded in the engagement near
BllboA, has recovered sufficiently to be removed
to this city.
, 1874-04-24

The Suit Against the Chicago d AL
ton Railroad in JacAs0nvillc.
Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune.
srniSaf1EID, ILL.,, April 23.-1n the case here
tofore reported in these dispatches as likely to
be brought against the Chicago d, Alton Rail
road, at Jacksonville, By the Railroad Commits
sioners, it WEB found upon investigation that 30
soon as the evidence OF the oEerchargea came to
the knowledge Of Mr, McMuilen, Superintend-
ont, he promptly offered to refund the amount,
and to pay all legal fees aud costs in tho suit in
stltuted. The prosecutors refuse to accept the
offer unless, in addition, the amount of DAM
ages is also paid. The damages arc laid at $500.
, 1874-04-24

Judge Samuel D. Lockwood.
Sraeeial Dispasch to TIE CHICAGO Tribune.
BATAVIA. ILL.,, April 23.-Judge Samuel b.
Lockwood died at o'clock this afternoon.
, 1874-04-24

BALTIMORE, april 23.-Tho Rev Henry Slicer,
D. D., late presiding Elder Of this Conference,
died at his residence in this city TODAY. aged II
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-08
The Board Of Survey.

Tho board Of engineers appointed 60
make final surveys ut the mouth OF the
Mississippi and at the site Of the proposed
Fort St. Philip canal. have finished their
labors 80 far a. actual inspection is con-
cerned. November % and 30. they con-
rened in this city. and it was arranged they
should be accommodated on the revenue
cutter John A. Dix. Captain Z. 4. Freeman.
commanding.
On the first OF December che trip was
commenced and ended yesterday. A
thorough examination OF the passes and the
vicinity of the canal was made. On invita-
ton. Captain James 3. Eads, who reached
the city about the time of the board, accom-
panied them to the Southwest Pass, and
returned ON the third instant. much pleased
with his trip.
The only other guest was Lieutenant
Charles f. l.. b. Davis. United States
engineer, who for the past year has been
personally conducting extensive surveys
and observations at and about the several
passes and went with the commission to
point out the location of his work.
The same favorable weather as the guests
of the city enjoyed last week has been ex-
perienced by the board and aided their
purpose. This was fortunate for their
labors are of the utmost importance to US.
more than to any other community. and will
probably result in the final settlement of
the long vexed outlet question. which. once
settled. We enter on the high road Of com
mercial prosperity.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-08
The Trouble nj Vicksburg.

The organization Of the color line 1t
Ticksburg has borne its legitimate fruits
has eliminated in bloodshed. The election
for municipal officers was carried by means
best known to the White Leaguers them
selves. Emboldened by their success there,
they next united TO displace the county
officers. Among those displaced was Peter
Crosby. sheriff. He had been elected by an
immense majority in county intensely Re
publican. The men who voted for him
came in with arms in their hands, as q
posse, 20 report to him, and sustain his au-
thority. They are met BY the armed
White Leaguers of Vicksburg. and three
fights occur between them in single day.
They were repulsed, and score or SO were
killed and many wounded. Intense excite.
ment reigns in Nieksburg and the surround
ing country. Rumors Of incendiarism and
outrags are current. and it is possible. IN
less prompt action is had by Governor
Ames and the United States sutho rites,
many wicked things may be done by the
inturlated colored men as we'll al the az
gressive whites. By this time United States
Marshal Lake is probably on the spot. and
he will be found equal to the duty imposed
upon him Of establishing and maintaining
leace.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-08

From letter from Mr.. d. +. ONeaY,
sheriff of Booster parish, the following in
teresting items are gathered:
Twelve cases were tried during The past
two weeks, the principal one being that OF
Hugh and Palmer Dickson. These two
accused were psrdoned by Governor Kel
logg. but District Judge K. W. Turn er de-
Gliding the pardon illegal, the case was
commenced last Wednesday week. and
lasted till Saturday evening, the jury then
returning a verdict of not guilty. Six
cases against other parties resulted in con-
viction.
Cattle stealing seems to be the prevailing
offense there, everything else being quie {
and peaceful, for the following 60 to the
Penitentiary for varying terms: kitir
Roach, horse stealing, one year; Orange
Potter. hog stealing. six months; Edmund
Staples, Jr., COW stealing. one year.
There are two insane women now in the
parish Jail, and it is SO uncomfortable in
winter that they must be removed to the
the jackson Asylum. DR.. j. w. Jones, the
superintendent. declares the asylum to be
so crowded that he can only take one, but
for the sake of humanity the acoommoda-
eona ought to be stretched little.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-08
Louisiana Jockey Club.

Yesterday marked the closing day Of the
fall meeting of 1874.
The attendance was not numerous. n
single thousand including all that were
present. For the first event but four start.
ers pu. in an appearance. At tbs start
Leap Year took the lead. Pauline Sprague
close up. Puss Brodnax and Cottrell's entry
waiting for place. The positions were not
altered till near the close. when Pauline
Sprague swept to the front. Leap Year
keeping close company. Puss Brodna1 third
and Bonnabel's entry fourth. Time-s::O6.
The second race was for the consolation
purse. horses that had not won during the
meeting only being allowed to run. i.
King Amadeus got the best Of the start,
but soon yielded to Carrie p. who took
fist place at the quarter. Mary l.. on her
flank. and the others not far behind. Car
RE p. passed under the string first. Grown
Prince second, King Amadeus third, Mary
l.. fourth. Captain Jack fifth. and Bob Brit.
ton sixth. The time Of the second race was
i:53.
The third race was ct four mile heats,
and herein came tho favorite and many
spectators to grief. Nelligan won easily
in two straight heats, the running being far
below the average. even for muddy track.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-08
~;x,x Years In the Mail Service.

Joseph Dodd, an old and we'll known citi-
zen, died at his residence in jersey City on
Sunday at the age of eighty four years. He
was generally known as Colonel Dodd, and
began work over sixty years ago as mail
messenger attending to the delivery OF out
going m all bags from New York. AT one
time he carried the out -bound Washington,
Western and Southern mail to the agents
on the mail coaches running from Jersey
City. At that time the mail was contained
in a single bag. and he crossed the river in
a skiff from Liberty street, rowing it HIM
eelf. The coach had an armed mail guard,
and waited at an inn for the mail bag
Later in life Colonel Dodd was mail trans
portation contractor, and for many, years
had been an attache of the New York post
office, and was looked upon as privileged
character, being the Oldest employe. When
the ground was broken for the new post,
Office in the City Hall Park he turned up
the first spadeful of earth. special prefer
ment being shown to him on account OF his
.pa.-Ner York World.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-08

ELECTION RETURNs.-Three more com
panies have been heard from--Louisiana
Hose, Perseverance No. ~ ana American
Hook and Ladder. r. H. Benners was
elected foreman of the first named. John
Fitzpatrick of the second. and r. B. Hamil-
ton Of the third. Fitzpatrick election was
unanimous, and SO to return the COM
piiment he hired band of music, took the
company and their friends into the Irish
mans shanty at the corner of st. Charles
and PerdidO streets, to see Dan . wens-and
they saw him, through glasses. or course
Dan was fully prepared with healthy
lunch for the boys, and it was good to see
turkey and chicken meat disappear. The
company then babe Dan fond adieu and
called on some other friends, on the way
favoring us with serenade. The boys Of
J,ouisiaua Hose had their little diversion in
. quiet way, while the Americans ate
hearty supper at McCloskey's restaurant.
night call. The elected tickets will please
the returning boards without delay.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-08

WEEKLY MORTUARY REPORT.-Dr s. c.
Russell, secretary Of the Board Of Health,
reports the following number of deaths in
the city of New Orleans, for the week end
ing Sunday, December 6, at p. NJ:
One Of abscess, of aneurism aOrta, ] Of
anamia, Of apoplexy, of asthma, of
bronchitis, of burns, of Bright's disease,
I of cancer, Of cancer of rectum, of can
ser of stomach, of catarrh, of cholera. 2
of cholera infantum, . of cirrhosis of liver,
. Of congestion of the brain, 2 Of congestion
the lungs, IS of consumption, 4 of infantile
convulslons, of Group, ! of adult
debility, 5 of infantile debility, 2 Of
diarrhes. = of dropsy, 2 of dysentery, OF
diphtheria. 9 Of epilepsy, of enter0 cOlitis,
40 Of oongestive fever, of intermittent
fever, l OF remittent fever, l of malarial
fever. ? of typhoid fever, 3 Of disease of the
fasart, OF enlargement of the heart, of
hemipiegia 3 of Inflammation of the bowels,
9 Of inflammation of the brain, of inflam-
NATION of the lungs, 2 of inflammsti on of
tho peura, l of Inflammation of the stom-
ssch. / of uiuries. 2 killed accidentally, of
adult marasmus.4 of infantile marasmus.
of meningitis, 3 of old age, of scrOfula, OF
small-p ox, Of softening of the brain, l of
suicide, 3 of teething, of trismus nascen
tium, of gunshot wounds; total l23: In
addition to the above 6 were stillbOrn.
Number interred from public institutions.
Is; oc certificate of cOrOners, IL; on certih-
cate of midwives, 2.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-08
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLfCAN,J TUESDAY, DECKMDKR s. 18TH

sion. We are sorry to learn that parents
seldom call, although repeatedly invited.
Two scholars will 60 to the High School.
Teachers-Mr. 7. Carpenter, principal;
Miss +. Gordon. first assistant; Miss J.
Clapp, second assistant; Mrs. E. C. Earhart;
second assistant; Miss s. N. Ball. third as
sistant; Miss l.. Sterling, third assistant
Miss S. Payne. third assistant.
TIE cARRoLlToK SCHOOLS.
A visit to the Jefferson street Boys and
Girls School. in the Carrollton portion of
the city, found Mr.. Thomas L. Preston,
principal, at the head Of q thriving school
averaging about l6O pupils. Mr.. Preston
has the co operation Of Miss Dolores L.
Bostick as first assistant. Miss Anderson.
second assistant, and Miss Nanan J. Kelley,
third assistant. With four rooms and a
good lot. this school appears to be we'll pro.
vided for, and the children are attentive to
their studies.
The Washington street school, for boys
and girls. is under the direction of Miss
Lizzie ID. Watson, principal. Miss NJ. II.
Crafts. first assistant. Miss n. Mason,
second assistant. and Mrs. Bentley, thi I'd
assistant. An exhibition was in progress
which showed the pupils to good advant-
age in defamation, reading and singing.
Master Leo Jacobert delivered very Gre d.
liable closing address. An average OF l7f
scholars attends the Washington street
school.
TO-DAY
Tho Fourth District schools will hold
examinations, and parents are urged to at.
tend.