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VINO COMMANDS THE ARMY
Removal or General SIlerman,s
Headquarters TO 50. Louis Pow
or the COMMUNICATIVE Chief.


The headquarters of the army
will to-day be transferred from
Washington to st. Louis This
change is in accordance with Gen.
Sherman's request, and is apprOv-
ed by orders issued through the
War Department. by the President
who airoeto that the present sunc-
lions Of the General of the Army
and those in relation to the trans-
action of business with the War
Department and its bureaus will
continue In force.
This transaction though not
without a parallel i'm the military
history of the country was some
months ago advised. but it Is
nevertheless, entitled TO some full
Ter remarks and explanations than
1t has heretofore received. Gener-
al Sherman rctires from the seat Of
Government simply for She reason
that the Secretary War has ta-
ken out OF his hands almoat every
particle of authority that apper-
tanned for years to the Command
ing General of the Army, and left
him with hardly the slightest SEM
blance OF authority inthe admins
tration Of the military establish
ment. Consequently his position
at Washington became irksOme,
and Sherman has frankly ! andin
the most public manner, stated as
much. General Grant, after the
war, az will be seen, felt I'm the
same manner, and communicated
his views to Secretary Stanton
but General Grant, according 10 the
orders referred to above, directs the
continuance Of q system which
Gen. Sherman finds inconsistent
with his dignity ana which is prop
erly due to the high position he oc-
cupieS to remain asmero f1gurehead
at the capital. 1t Is the custom In
all countries maintaining standing
armies for the General-in- Chief to
reside at the seat of government.
The reasons are apparent. The
same was the case with Washing
ton, st. Clair, Wayne, Dearborn,
Brown, Macomb, and Grant, when
not engaged in active operations in
the field. Brown and Macomb
both died In Washington +; Scott
for time had his headqu arters In
New York in consequence of DIFF
ferences existing between him and
w. l.. Marcy and Jefferson Davis,
while the latter was Secretary Of
War, and was in consequence Of
these difficulties which resulted in
stripping Scott of considerable of
the authority allowed him by law
and regulations. that acondition of
affairs was created that has led to
Sherman retiring to st. Louis. - N.
Y. Herald.
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WEDDING DAYS.

For fifty years in the rain and shin c
We've trod the way together,
And whether the skies were gray OF
bright
Our hearts had Summer wea ther.
Whittier than early snow is her hair,
As gray as the stone cliffs mine.
But her eyes clear blue is lifted still
To the heavens of auld lang syne.
The sun hangs fair in his clear, deep
dome,
This day of rare September
But to-day's dream--our hearts are
back
Sweetheart do you remember p
liz that other day, rs rare and sweet,
When | threaded this ring on your
finger,
And you stood, saint in your golden
hair,
Where the farm light loved 70 lipger.
The lines we carved on your marriage
ring
The swift years wore away
The self same years on our faithful
hearts
Have gravedthem day by day.
These blurred and broken lines may
seem
Like some strange mystic luna,
But we know well their meaning sweet
.'Cor mum, via una"
All, thus our golden wedding sweet,
We will keep on earth to-day,
But our diamond wedding, love, will be
Meath heavens unclouded May.
Though hearts are filled with the sunset
peace,
That the cbeckered past has bought,
I Our heads are bending meath the snowy
crown
That seventy years have wrought
We see the end of the pleasant way
We've walked together so long;
We know that it's but little while
Ere they chant our low death song.
We must clasp hands close my darling
When we feel the finger y ,l,w,
Fit touch you first shall feel it,
And know it is time to go.
The lovers kiss give your mouth
For its budding blossomy red
give to-day as tendery So eei
As the day wheE we were wed;
And pledge another as true, Jean.
When we are over the way,
And safe in the broader life we keep
Our diamond wedding day.
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Communicated

III there Is one thing above an
other that some of us are getting
tired of, it ia this unremitting cry
of " brains" that some people are
so fond OF INDUCING in. The Hon.
gentleman, whom it would
seem must be burdened be-
yond endurance with the brains
of not Only our own county, but of
of our whole Congressional Dis
triet, must indeed feel BATTERED by
this panegvric that is constantly
being ventilated by is worshipers.
To say that only one individual in
a district of nineteen counties has
sufficient brains TO attend to the
interest of the people of the dis
trict, is simple idiotic. For though
there are not many amongst us
whose brains would weigh favora-
bly, with cd Webster, there GER
tainly are others whom we might
With pride and credit to ourselves,
have 10 represent us in the next
Congress. If not, if there is but
one man that we can with safety
trust our interests 10, in the name
Of our district, j would ask what is
to become of US when he folds his
arms in peace, 10 take his last calm
repose amongst the silver streams,
the cooling shades, the ambrosial
airs of paradise. Don't you think
it tine now to be educating some
one TO take his place, for according
to the gliding panorama of conse-
quences he cannot always stay
with ms.
Mr.. +. certaialy must have brains
of a peculiar kind. For foresight
of character he seems to have no
peer; this is demonstrated by the
fact that he can do more inconsist-
ent things that are overlooked, or
thought allowable by his constitu-
ents than any living man He can
with great agility perform the
wonderful feat of gracefully dodg-
ing into the ranks of either or any
party without the slightest effort,
Inconvenience, or sacrifice to him.
self.
We find aim now as in ante bel
lum days, inspired by the fond
hope of reaching the pinnacle of
fame, constantly feeling for the
dominant party, ready to leap
with the amazing activity of a
doe, upon the platform of either
party, and like the Irishman's flea
when you put your hand on him
he's not there.
DO the people remember how he
used his untiring energy and
brains to secure Halls election
over pendleton
Mr.. Boteler seems to find grea,
difficulty in meeting him now in
Joint discussion. Why is this P
Where Is the man of unlimited
brains? Where will he be when
Mr.. B. fills His appointment at the
courthouse on Monday evening +?
We all want to hear them and see
them together once more; it would
be real happy reminder Of old
times.
1.-THE people would vote for their
material interests, let them with
out hesitation vote for Mr.. Boteler.
He not only has the graces of ora
tory or rhetorical elegance, but he
has the highest order of ability,
with energy, experience and prac-
tical judgement. He knows not
what it is to vacillate, he's as true
To his people as the compass to the
mariner, and if elect"d will go to
ongre,s ever keeping uppermost
in Ills mind the welfare Of his peo-
pie and will represent their inter-
est thoroughly.
ALL RIGHT.
Runkar Hill Oct. & 1874.
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Indiana, Arkansas, Iowa. Ne
braska, Ohio, West Virginia, Da-
kota, Illinois hold general, or near
ly general, elections this month "
October 10. Georgia elects Leg
islature October IA, and Sourth
Carolina county officers October
81. Connecticut, town elections.
October 5.
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1t is stated that the yellow fever
has never appeared In any climate
at an elevation Of over twenty-five
hundred feet above the sea. The
highest elevation 1t has visited in
the United Statesis four hun dred
and sixty feet.
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MISSISSIPPI.
PRlsoNERs KILLEn.

HOLLY SPRINGS, Oct. S.-Last night
mob of negroes, about forty, took JAS
Purkins and VIM. Ravenswood (colored)
from Jail and shot them dead, thereby
avenging the death of Mack Hill. It
was done So quietly that few persons
knew ol i nLiil this morning. All is
quiet row,
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Communicated.
Eds. independent:

Eds. independent:
1t is amusing sometimes to pom
der over the labored productions
of correspondents, especially of
those who are SO well informed
Your correspondent from Falling
Waters does not only think, but is
justified in asserting that there is
not a sound thinking Democrat
in the county who will not vote
for the nominees. For his infor-
nation we would say that in this
township there area few-yes sew
eral-and we " feel justified in as
sertng" that there are very many
Democrats who will vote for
independent candidate. "What
do these mon mean when they call
themselves independent candi-
dates?" They mean that they are
tired of being lashed with the par
ty whip. Tired of serving few
individuals who are the self con-
stituted leaders of the party. They
wish to serve the people, unbound
by promises TO partie, or individu-
ais. We are advised to vote for
men who stand on an unequivocal
plal form and assert their princi-
piles. This sounds very big-in
fact it is huge. Pray what princi-
Piles have the nominees of our coun-
ty convention ever asserted, and
what principles dare they assert
that are ont in accordance with the
views of the party leaders. Will,
"Candor ".rise to explain People,
sound thinking" people are be-
coming tire | OF being dictated to as
to what course they shall pursue, AS
will found on Tuesday next We
promise,at least in this township,
to furnish a majority that nc man
need be ashamed of and prove
beyond the shadow ofdoubt that
Silver is bove par. p.
Gerardstown, Oct. s, 1874.
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Boston pays 100000 per an
mum for the support of her poor,
enough, so a !oca! paper thinks. to
board all the needy at o first class
hotel.
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DIED

In this place on the 9th inst,
Miss Melissa Albaugh, aged about
% years.
In this place on the 9th inst,
Mrs. Hannah Gardner, consort of
Mr.. George Gardner, Sr., aged 73
years.
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Barnum, it is said, has.carried
his enterprise " so far as TO offer
a reward OF $50, 900 for the recovery
OF little Charlie Ross, provided he
be allowed to place him on exhibit
ton.
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The amount of coal annually
raised In the vicinity of Mauch
Chunk has grown from 800 tons
in 1920 to G. 100000 tons in 1873.
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At recent agricultural fair in
California, an accomplished house,
wife exhibited the following list
of dried or preserved specimens OF
her skillful industry: Corn plums,
apples, rhubarb, cherries, apriots,
figs, beans, peaches. ounces. pears,
grapes, blackbcrries, mulberries,
and currants.
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DON CARLOS SHOT.

MoNDoN, Oct. GA special dis
patch from Santander to the Pail
Mall Gazette says that the report
of an attempt to assassinate Don
Carlos during a mutiny
among the insurgents has again
been brought to that city by
a letter from Durango. The letter
confirms the previous details of
the occurrence, to the effect that
Carlos was shot by the mutineers
and received a dangerous wound
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ELECTION IN FRANCE.

PAAIs, October 6.--Complete re.
turns from the elections for the
elections for the councils general
show that 800 conservatives and
500 republicans were chosen. This
is a conservative gain of 20. In
one hundred places there was no
choice, and a second ballot vii
have to be required.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-30
By the President.
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary OF State.
EXECUTION OF GALLIAN AT BATHURST, N. B

BATHURST, N. B., Oct. 29.-The sentence OF
death was executed upon Gallian this morning at
o'clock He slept we'll during the previous night and
paytook of hearty breakfast and bid the ail attend
ants goodbye with the remark that 1t was solemn day
for him. Tue Revs Mr. Peeter OF Caraquet and Carter
of Bathurst for an hour with him in his cell
In the morning Gasn left his coll with his clergy
men, praying loud voice as he mounted the scanoid
He asked forgiveness from those present ana RON GOO
After he had ceased praying. sheriff Vail drew the
black cap down. placed the rope around his neck and
cut the rope attached the trap The body fell heavily
and remained perfectly still for minute ana then io
wTth,ng In about rs minutes afterward the BODY was
taken down Some 80 persons wit messed the e1ecaoh'
and nearly 100 persons were outside the walls whcn
were erected outside the sosold Gallians o0nfesson
impicatss the woman sccemploe. He refused 70
speak to her Yesterday when admitted TO his CELL STATING
that God would arrange everything The woman was
much affected the bell began " toll but still states
that she 10 innOcopt.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-30
THE PROCEEDINGS.

There was not the same crush at Cooper In
stitute as on Monday evening last and NUMBER Vi
ladies were visible in the front seats The PLATFORM waS
neatly decorated with flags and bunting On the p'aE
form were exSe natOr +. d. Morgan, Gen. Sharpe NaVa
officer Latin, George William Cnrtis Thomas Z. Aeop'
jackson g. Schultz. Aldermen Vance and BILLINGS Dls
trctAttOrney Bliss Judge Ditenhoefer, Gen. flnck
ney and Others Mr. Schultz was warmly received. hs
illusions to Tammany and the cause OF reform we're
received with applause. A list OF Vice-Presidents
and Secretaries, embracing many prominent ciii-
zens, was read. The Anderson Giee Ciup
sang q campaign song. Assistant District-Attorney
Russell read series of resolutions, which were ADOPTED
George william Curtis then introduced, ana spoke
at length His speech heartily appauded, ana Dis
assertion that New would be found true to the Re
publican cause on Tuesday next was enthusiastcany
received. During the delivery the With Assembly
District Association. bearing banners entered tue ha
The banners we're borne to platform and planted on
1t. but they became uDmanageabe they were summa
rily removed. Another song by the Anderson
Glee Club followed and the Chairman then
introduced Gov. Noyes of Ohio. The speaker was
warmly received. and spoke at considerable lene'h
While Gov Noyes was denouncing the Democratic pro-
posals 10 pay the interest and principal OF Gov
ernment bonds in paper, q voice in the au-
dienee shouted, "How about Ben Butlerf
Gov. Noyes's reply that he was not making the
speeches Of that kind Republicans brought down the
house." His speech. although a long One was listened
70 with marked attention to the close, and was ire
ausntly interrupted with ouibursts OF applause de
was succeeded by Salem II Wales. who was introduced
sy the Chairman as the next Mayor OF the City OF
New.YOrk." The proceedings were closed with cam
palgn song and three cheers for the Republican state
and county ticket
New-York tribune., 1874-10-30
SPEECH OF GEORGE WIN. CURTIS.

From the hour, said be, when Abraham Lin
coin applause standing in this hail. Is years ago.
folded those principles Of humanity and justice TO
which he gave his fe and which the sole security
that government Of the people by the people and for
the people shall not perish from the earth the people
Of the United States have held that the Democratic
party unworthy to administer their Government,
and tonight We meet here confronted by that same
party, unchanged in organization, in spirit, and In
leadership; that party as Mr.. Herman said in Brook
lyn the night by dsputng the supremacy Of the
State fires the first n the great battle Of the Pres
Dental election In 1876 and naturally that party impores
us 70 forget The editors and the orators Of that party
writhe under the terrible fidelity OF te patriotic
ories land The DUTY iof this hour Is to remember
the Democratic Mayor Of 1860 who tried with ali his
power send arms 10 Rebel hands TO be aimed with
Iemocrstic Candidate for Congress in one district Of
This city Nor do forget that one OF the most emi
nent lssasrs IN tsn stae wSen asEea
TO maintain the Union and once more 70 ron up the
nag 70 The s % sp ss. ss
to-day Democratic candidate for Governor OF New
- fs %
American faR shoot him ON the spot !" Applause
v1c be
were captured at Cncinn: oy clever politicians Of one
poi,casns Of the other IAughtsr The Cincinnati dy
into the PsrSs Of The Ter be
neyer e.. oS ~. sndsr hss oeosuwed shs sy and TO-
nieht nv frtond wm G. Dorsheimer s the regular Tam
MANY espdt6ste for Lieutenant Governor Of Sew.York
of psrttos ere IKE the beads Of serpents-they arc
moved and governed By the tA. When therefore, you
r so ehoese bet ween two parties and would knew what
the policy either Win probably be- look and see where
that party has its chefest STRENGTH party strong
municipal policy Of the same KIND; H. however. the
party b strongest among the Ignorant the dangerous
sna The dle classes then you will naturally and logically
expect policy Of grogshops and the stsiesmanship Of
Gambling-hell ,.,. 4.
posns ana Furnishing Tweed, although his friends VIII
slloV that he did not Join IN the WoTk unll the woss
New-York tribune., 1874-10-30
THE CARLIST WAR.

GEN LAsERNA TO RESIGN THE COMMAND OF The
REPUBLICAN ARMY
MADRID. Thursday Oct. 20. 1874
Gen. Laserna has returned to this city from
the north for the purpose rendering his resignation OF
the command Of the Republican army operating against
the Carsts 1t s probable that Gen. Moriones will sue
oeed him. No important operations by the Army OF tho
North are expected for month.
The Carlist officer Lozano is to be tried by eonrt-
martial is stated that Don Alphonso ordered tho
destruction Of trains and shooting OF railway onieais
Admiral Topetes condition is improving
PARIS Thursday Oct. 20, 1874
The Journal de PARIS says: Hitherto, tie NieVeS
affair has been exclusively discussed between the
Spanish Vice. Consul and the local French authorities
The Spanish ambassador at Paris has addressed no re-
ouest to the Foreign Office He either intends to pursue
the matter no further is waiting for the return OF 'ne
Duke Decazes 10 Paris
New-York tribune., 1874-10-30
DANGEROUS CHANGE IN THE CHANNEL OF
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-An interesting corre-
spondence has passed between Gov ana mayor
Brown OF g. Louis 10 relation to the dyke lately built
Misssssppi River south Of the city The Gov
ernor complained that tho effect OF the dyke was 70
change the channel Of the river In such way ss 70 cut
some thousands OF from Inois and add them 70
Missouri. Tho Mayor that he and the people
Of st. Louis were tho frat to ascertain and regret the
change In the channel, and that immediate steps Will
be taken 70 repair the injury done appears by nde
ysry srspt So eS. 'as aa ns =, hs s s"ders
Instead Of turning the river below the city and covering
70 mako new land In that Vicinity has set back the
water snd changed the current above the city. The
danger now thst the river will entirely desert the b.
Louis ieveee II quick work 10 made with the new
dyke. end hence tire tractsbleness Of Mayor Brown.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-30
THE NATURALIZATION CONTROVERSY.

THE NATURALIZATION CONTROVERSY
GOV. KELLOGG CONSENTS TO HAVE ALL The BALLOTS
PLACED IN THE SAME BOXES.
New ORLEANS. Oct. 29.-The correspondence be-
tween Gov. Kellogg and the Democratic COnserva-
tive Committee on naturalization, which has been
going on for several days, was brought to close
this forenoon by Gov. Kellogg in letter in which
he says:
TDs question OF the jurisdiction Of the Second District
Court did not originate with had given the matter
special attention. and had other thought but 10
avoid complications and diffcules--a disposition which
has actuated during the whole canvass In view OF
all the facts and and taking into consid
Grafton there great Diversity of opinion among
leading lawyers upon this question: and that much Ill
feeling been engendered and the further fact that
as the names Of all persons Daturalized in
the Second District Court have been designated upon
the poll-lists mutually agreed that their
identity can be easily established; and as find 1t has
decided by the that In contest for office no
person be exempted from testyng as TO what can
ddates he voted for, OF opinion that there s no
necessity either for separate boxes, agreed on in
your letter of Oct rs, partition boxes proposed
In your communication OF Oct q. i an IN
favor Of allowing all the ballots to be cast in
the box. it being evident that with the precautions
taken the only object in view, namely the protecting
OF the rights Of all parties be eectualy attained
in this way as by any other plan. ] regard as more
serious matter the number of fraudulent naturalization
papers issued by the Second District Court where, In
series Of instances naturalization papers have beer
issued upon tho testimony OF the sefsame two wit
nesses persons OF different natonaes residing In re-
mote parts OF the city.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-30
RAILWAY INTERESTS.

ELEcrIoNioF OFFICERS OF THE DANsURY AND
NORwALK RAILROAD.
NoRwALK, Oct. 29-At the annual meeting
Of the Danbury and Norwak Railroad Company at Nor
WALK to-day, the following we're elected directors ior
tho ensuing year
r. p Flower, H. H. Hollister, ". c. Street, ". K.
James James W. HYATT, Orrn Benedict. l.. p Hoyt, D.
p Nichols. Z. g. Tweedv. The Board then elected tho
following ofhcers President-R p. Flower OF new
York Cify ice-Presdent-James W Hyatt OF Nor Nor
walk Conn. .SuperiDtendent-John W. Bacon VI Dan
hurry Conn. Secretary and Treasurer-H. Williams OF
Danbury; Executive COmmittee-w c. Street H. ~.
Holster and Orrin Benedict Auditing Committee-D'
p Nichols, Edgar s. Tweedy. and L. p. Hoyt.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-30
BoNDHoLDERs IN CONSULTATION.

A meeting of the first mortgage bOndholders
of the indianapolis Bloomington and Western Railroad.
aud OF the Danvie, Urbana, Bloomington, and Pekin
Railroad held yesterday morning. 10 take into con-
sideration their interests. committee appointed
by each class Of bondholders to make investigation
into the affairs Of the roads, and 10 take such action -
would the best interests OF the bondholder Tho
following appointed TO sct for the Indianapolis,
Bloomington and Western nrst mortgage bondhoders:
Frank Shepard Of Greenwich. Conn; W. g. wycko6, q.
A. Robertson OF Hassier q Co. Rem,neton verpam OF
No. 80 Broadway. and c. Williams, CASHIER Of tho
National ALBANY Exchange Bank; and the following for
the Danville, Urbsns, Bloominston and Pekn bond
holders: Adriance Of pougnkeeRsiss u B. Jevets.
% NasssusI, and Aus. johnson Of No. - Exchange
place