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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-26
NO ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOSTON CON-
PANIES,

AN EARLY MEETING TO BE HELD TO CONSIDER THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ADOPTION OF THE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WITH OFFICERS
OF LEADING COMPANIEs-THE MANUFACTURERS
AND FANEUIL HALL COMPANIES TO RETAIN THEIR
AGENCIES IN CHICAGO.
BOsroN. Sept 25-The Insurance Companies
nf this city which business in Chicago some eight OF
tan IN number. including the Manufacturers,
Eliot Firemen's, Neptune, Franklin, washington
PaneuiI Hall Shoe and Leather and North Ameri-
Fan have not yet taken action on the recon-
uendation OF the National Board OF Underwriters
b discontinue business in Chicago. There VIII Dc
. meeting OF their officers Monday or Tuesday,
p next week which the OF an agent or the
Board OF Underwriters is expected, when decision
upon the course to be pursued will be made. Probably
thew will all agree upon whatever policy is determin ed
upop and stand by each other The opinion among In
,urance men is the recommendations OF the Board
will be adopted and enforced. The Fire and Marine
Insurance company Springfield has decided 10 comply
with the OF the Board but 1t is reported
that the present risks Chicago not large
Insurance men report that IS companies have al
ready discontinued writing policies Chicago property
reporter OF The Boston Traveller made inquiries to-
dey AT the Offices OF the Boston companies taking risks
In Chicago, with the following result
Mr. Gould OF the Manufacturers Insurance Company
RSpSSo and take all risks offered He believes that
each company should have policy OF its OWL and THAT
its action should be independent Of the position taken
by others Another company could not tell yet what
would be DONE but thought lt would lie well for the
Boston companies interested TO consult In the
matter, and believed Joint action might be
advisable. still another company thought that
IL would be difficult TO tell much about what
would be done. As for meeting the
central body had taken definite action and remained
emf Companies belongng 10 It concerned Twoother
rompanes have agencies In Chicago but DO not appear
10 have decided on the course 10 be pursued. The
oplpon is entertained by them that some consultation
must be had among Boston offices before taxing aenne
action The Faneuil Hall Insurance Company did not
propose to withdraw their agency from. Chicago but
TO continue business and charge for risks there %ha
their premiums correspond with any extra rlsks Ihis
they thought was the true policy, and would place
thugs on right basis very similar to that adopted TO-
ward Boston after the great fife.
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and n tho decision adverse TO her she will be hold for
trial on q charge OF kidnapping.
TREASURY DECISIONS.
A PoRaER's JEwELs-DUTY on OLD copT

A PoRdER's JEwELs-DUTY on OLD COPPER
At the time Of the arrest of the Bank Of
England forger, George Macdonald the Custom-houss
authorities seized 900 worth Of diamonds and evelry
which were In HE possession. Tho diamonds and
watches havo ever since remained 10 the keeping
OF the Custom house authorities, the reason FOR
this long detention being the conflicting nature Of tho
claims for their possession. They were assigned Dy
Macdonald 10 his counsel GaryiD, Follows Brooke.
In payment for their services, and application for tho
diamonds accordingly made on benaf OF this firm.
The counsel for the Bank of England. Blatehford.
Seward, 0rswold & Da Costa claimed the jewels A.
the property OF the bank the ground that they
part OF the proceeds OF Macdonald's forgeries Tho
matter finally referred by the Collector to the secre-
ary Of the Treasury who has returned, In part the
following answer:
In the opinion OF the Department, two courses arc
open one being to order sale OF the same as unclaimed
goods, reseryng any proceeds OF such sale, beyond
duties ana charSe to De paid 10 any duly proved owner
United States District Court for determination Of owner
SHIP through courts 10 order that the United States.
as holder OF una myt m nrova
n view of the necessity disclosed Ia tue present. case Tor
the exercise OF great I'm the steps taken To collect
che duties and deliver the diamonds their proceeds u
the proper claimant you Greeted TO confer with tho
United States Dlstrict-Attorney as 70 precede i
claimants, permitting them 10 interpiead, ana
duties, such claimant 20 pay duties aud charges
and receive the goods. IL VIII be observer that te
would authorize the United states proceed 10 sale for
duties without recognition OF claims to ownership on
the hand. and the other That no Claimant Is In
position TO take the owners oath.
You will report as early may be the result OF your
conference with the Dstrtct-AttOrney, and, before
taking any other steps than herein directed Will re-
port any other facts events bearing on tlo case
The has accordingly been placed In the hands OF
the United States discretionary, and 1t has been do
termined to bring suits Of the character suggested
The Secretary rendered decision In the case OF
sht in cit WI "A
under the law admitting shipbuiding material free OF
duty. vessel-Owner caused copper imported without
charge TO be stripped from one Of his ships. and APP
piled the Custonbouse to have the record In regard
TO copper cancelled In the register The metal was
only about half worn. and weighed 1850 pounds Tue
customs authorities held that having been diverted
from the purpose for which t was admitted ree u was
now dutable as old copper at the rate OF four cents
pound. An appeal was made to tue treasury Depart
Of the Collector. This decision IL expected TO elect
considerable number OF shpOwnors.
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THE VERDICT OF THE COMPANIES.
A NEARLY UNANIMOUS APPROVAL OF TILE ACTION
Nr.

OF TIE NATIONAL BUAhU.
The offices of the different insurance COM
panies Of this city and OF outside companies having
agencies which doing have business in
Chicago were visited by reporters Of The TRIBUNE and
the opinions OF the officers obtained TO the probable
action OF their companies with their views In relation
10 the recommendation Of the National Board.
The President Of one OF the principal insurance com
paues IN this city confident expression TO the
opinion that nineenths of the Trustworthy companies
had already discontinued business in Chicago. How
could they remain he asked when the combined wisdom
Of the interests OF the country considered con-
tinuanoe unsafea And IL any still remaiped the conf
mnnity would distrust them II they oid not speeuly
leave that IL became matter OF necessity that ihe
sloEld do So II Chicago chose, he said, instead oi
putting false pride, 20 take such action as wOuid
Justify Insurance companies IN lDsurng moderately there
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TRAINING N THE USE OF FIRE ESCAPES

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: While reading the accounts of the
fearful disaster which recently occurred In Fall River
the thought occurred to me- woud II not be well TO have
the operatives Obliged occasionally to leave the build
ings by the various fire escapesi BY SO doing they
would become accustomed 10 the strange descent and
should necessity occur, would not be frightened upon
making tho attempt Doubtless many lives were lost
Souh NOrtoalk, Conn.,, Sept, ~, tS7L READER,
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greater than between lateral sreets they should inert
fore ia well payed TO accommodate the Immense trave
YET Firstaye from Houston TO Ihrty-fourthsts' anu
Second ave- from Nineteenth to Forty sio
proper Condition until they are provided Wild oe''er
ma
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
ThomasOn's MaiOrities.

1t is very natural to suppose, that those
hot well conversant with the situation Of
political affairs in this county, that Gen'l
Thomson would receive large majority
of the votes in it, his home. If this is SC
it is a grand mistake. 1t is possible,
however, if the Radical vote, (as is prom
sed combine on Thomson, he may re
ceive a small majority. But, if the Rad
ical vote is given to Mr.. Hynes, as we
are inclined to think it will be, General
Thomson will be the hindest man in his
own county.
Giving him good majority here, what
is it--nothing. The most sanguine OF
his intelligent friends, don't pretend to
claim majority in any other county for
him--and it is wise in them in coming to
this very evident conclusion, for he will
get the majority vote of no county, ex
cept it be at the loss of Hynes.
Under such circumstance, then, how
foolish for men to throw away their votes
on Thomson, thereby enhancing the
chances Of the election of the Clayton
reconstruction candidate, w. j. Hynes.
Think Of this, Democrats.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27


Thomson said in his speech on Mon
day night that he was furnished with a
buggy and horse and money with which
to make his canvass This is n candid
statement. Now, tnen, we would like to
know if the persons who did that are not
in favor Of new reconstruction OF our
State government, and thereby in the in
terest of Clayton. Let us know the facts.
Il. Il. Gazette.
The buggy aud horses, are furnished
Gen. Thomson, we learn, by admiring
and over jealous friends at Alma, and the
money, contributed by radicals, liberals
and democrats. Gen. Thomson, howec-
en-, promises when he is elected to Con-
g,sss, to repay them all. If Thomason's
outlook for going to Congress Is as slim
in all the other counties in the District,
as in this, these contributors have a poor
show for the return of their investment
in Thomason's Congressional aspiration
fund But then, the old adage "a fool
and his money" comes vividly to the
front
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
1t is Evident.

The election on the 18th, has satisfied
thoroughly, the most sanguine of Gen'l
Thomason's friends, that there is no
show in the world for his election to
congress on the Sd of Nov. next, as the
great masses of the Democracy will stick
closely to the nominee Of the Convention.
They feel that it is but tabor lost, to make
any effort in his behalf. Some Of them,
we know, would rejoice if he would but
withdraw from the race and leave them
free to cast their votes for the Convention
nominee, no matter how much they may
dislike him. 1t lis patent to every observ-
ing man, that Thomson cannot be elect
Cd and that his remaining on the track,
only assists Mr.. Hynes, by taking votes
that would naturally go to Judge Will
shire. We ask you. democrats, to act on
your better judgment, and give your
votes to the choice Of the Democratic
Convention
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27

disorpanizers of the democratic party
and playing into the hands of Clayton
Il Co. He failed to touch upon any o'
the important issues in this congressioh-
al contest. On the whole we might say
his speech was complete " dat not
withstanding it was delivered in the high
est key notes. He wound up by calling
on his old soldiers in arms-told theh
to remember Oak Hills, Elk Horn, NC
Intosh and McCulloch, Jenkins Ferry
and 60 to the polls on the 3d day OF
November next and vote for Gen. Hugh
F. Thomson for Congress. Which had
about as much effect on that class OF
men as would Gen Longstreets call OH
his old comrades to rally to HIM uhdei
present circumstances IN LOUISIANA
Humphreys has, however, been playing
into the hands of the radicals of Arkan
sas tor number of years-and has the
confidence of no one,
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
Be Not Deceived.

Thomasonites and Claytonites ale con-
Jointly promulgating broadcast over the
State. every falschood and SANDER their
devilsh ingenuity can invent, to defeat
Judge Wiltshire for Congress. They
manufactured and circulated hundreds OF
falsehoods against Baxter when he was
talked Of as the candidate for Governor,
in order to prevent The Democracy from
nominating him, and when he declined
to accept the nomination, many declared
that he was the truest, best and noblest
man living. Now, Democrats and Con
servatves, be not deceived by what these
traitors to the State say, and vote for
Wiltshire on the Sd of November. =.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
The word has gone Forth !!

The Little Rock Republican is now
giving its whole attention to this Con-
gressionsl District, and urges every Re
publican 10 vote for Hynes, believing
with full vote him, he will be elected.
Democrats shall this be so, shall VIC
be divided over men and allow State
reconstructionists to go to Congress -ol
shall we support the choice Of regular.
ly called and held Democratic Conven.
ton. Lose not vote for the Democrat
ic nominee-W. w. Wiltshire. AS Mr..
Lincoln said: cit is no time swap horses
while crossing stream"
A full vote is democratic victory
let us have It, democrats, on the Sd OF
November.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
Arkansas and Her Future.
EDITOR VAN BUREN Press

EDITOR VAN BUREN Press:
From the present status ofpolitical af-
fairs in this State, that there is great
cause for congratulation on the part of
every good citizen and true friend OF
good government, there is but little
ground to doubt Never in the history
Of the entire country has State consti-
tuition been 50 heartily and - sup
ported as in our recent election. Or
course this fact will operate as a great
and potent argument in our favor at the
meeting of the next Congress. We have
evinced to the world, in n calm, delibe-
rate and quiet manner, our sincerity and
purity Of purpose in asserting the right
to self government, and that we are sim
cere in accepting all the issues brought
about by the result Of the war Our op-
pressed and tax ridden people can now
look forward to right and glorious fu
ture. With broad, liberal and comprc-
hensive constitution on which all are unit
ed, we have only to be true to ourselves
to work out great destiny. Emigration
will soon set in towards our unsurpassed
farming and agricultural facilities, which
will rapidly augment the value Of real
estate, and stimulate all the material in
tercsts of the country. Itseems that the
people throughout the United States are
fast getting back to the old and cardinal
principles Of the democratic party, which
goes to brighten our own future, and
cheer the heart of every patriot and lover
Of his country.
Let our State indebtedness receive a
searching and fair investigation at the
hands of the proper tribunals, and not
one dollar repudiated that is probably
due. This course will give us character
abroad and go to establish confidence in
our honesty purpose. Let US all unite
and march forward in solid column to
the accomplishment Of the great princi-
pies enunciated in our fundamental law.
STONEWALL.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
Don't believe q Word !

Set aAoat by the Thomson men and
Radicals, that Wiltshire has withdrawn
He has not, and will not do it. The
democratic party has never been known
to withdraw its candidate "a case at
hand, Winfrey, her candidate for sheriff.
or the democratic voters to abandon Its
nominee and they will not do it in this
instance The Republican party will
support Hyncs, to o man--mark what we
tell you, Notwithstanding some of the
leaders promise to support Thomson,
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
DIE D.

In Crawford County, Oct 10th, 1874, Mr.
ROBERT Nj. ALEXANDER aged 81 years.
"IIow blest the righteous when he dies,
When sinks weary soul to rest
How mildly beam the closing eyes.
How gently heaves the expiring breast
I.ifcs duty done, as sinks the day
Light from its load the spirit flies
While heaven and earth combine to say
How blest the righteous when he dies"
In Van Buren, Saturday morning, Oct
9th, after short illness, BUDDY, infant chilt
of Mr.. j. A. and Mrs. Anna McIlveigh, aget
8 months and days.
Ere sin could blight, or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care;
The opening bud to Heaven convey'd,
And bade it blossom there.
Forgive, o. Lord the parents wish,
That death had spared their son.
And help them from their hearts to say,
Thy will, o Lord, be done.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
Eg- The Memphis Appeal says: "a


the carpetbag convention at Chattanooga
the other day, one Of the Arkansas dele.
gates said it was the intention of the
Brooks Republicans to disregard the new
and the election under it,
inaugurate Brooks as governor, and call
on the President to support him with the
army. We shall see now, since the late
election, If they are mad enough 70. such
an enterprise But if they are. we hope,
with the Chattanooga Times, that in such
a game they win find that when it comes
to powder and ball, Garland will hold
the strong cards, and play them more eff.
fectively than Baxter did"
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
Brasen Impudence.

Omc Vi tho a,osts inpdieht and malicious
letters we have eeen In the canvass, is one
from Charles II. Lander, so-called radical
candidate for Congress Ia opposition to Hon
T. N. Gunter, Withdrawing from the race and
giving % his reason that Gunter and himself
are In accord and desires the state to be re.
constructed under the auspices of Joe Brooks
tiaytnn q Co. There 10 not man In the
State Of Arkansas that knows Tom. Gnnter
that does believe he Is untrue to her people, OF
any man In It. Lander Is but a tool of Clay
ton 1 Brooks and he will find no fellow feel.
Ing In the breast OF r. NJ. Gunter, Tor the sui
cldal reconstruction policy OF these men for
Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27

ET Every vote cast for Thomson is
a vote for w. j. Hynes, the Radical can
didate, who is in favor of Arkansas being
put back into the hands of Clayton d
Co. Ifyou want to realize the good ef-
fects Of the new constitution, vote for
w. w WILTSHIRE, the nominee Of the
Democratic Convention--and give re-
bukc to the rcconstructionist Of the State.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
nY Shall orr State he mt in

T Shall our State be put in
jeopardy, that one ambitious man
shall have few votes for Congress?
We warn you, Democrats, few
votes given to Thomson, may in
sure the election of Hynes, and the
Brooks-Clayton dynasty again put
in power in the State.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
EN- Our old friend and tried Demo

EY- Our old friend and tried Demo
crat, j. j. Hinson, was elected Coroner,
at the last election, contrary to his own
wishes. But as it has been done he will
qualify. On the eve Of the Sd of Novem
Der, we will have the pleasure of sum
moning our friend Hinson to sit on the
dead body-political--of Gen. II. f.
Thomason-whch will be glory enough
in the life time for democratic coroner.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27

Allowed for support of paupers, 1899 90
To clerks of election, 3 90
John parre~: !. p. fees, 10 so
j. &. Bettcn, j. l.. fees, l5 So
II. l. HOLMAN, j. L. fees 6 90
Jurors in justices courts. 90
Witnesses in justices courts. % 90
Witnesses before grand Jury. 2 25
Witnesses In circuit court. 3 90
For constable fees, James i. Babb 40
Road viewers expenses, 10 80
Deputy sheriff fees, Jas. A. Cole. IL 25
To II. l.. hoffman services to grand
juror, 8 90
John II. Dechcrd. quarter salary
ascounty physician, sc rs
Decherd 4 Bros. drugs and mcdi-
cines, 90
G.. Wilcox attorney fee state vs..
Stevens, 10 90
Us. Dunham printing road no.
tices. ~ 90
Berkly Neal election supervisor, 20 90
Hiram Brodie. express charges
on textbooks, 10 90
Hiram Brodie, feeding prisoners
at Jail, 1877 30
j. Z. Grady, for guard at Jail, lsl 90
J L. Grady, turnkey fees ut jail 10 90
J. A. Lockhart, clerks fees 504 90
Guards. cases in justice courts, IL 90
+. Adams, coffin for pauper. 90
Peter S. Decherd, president board of
supervisors, salary u days, 70 90
Josiah Harrel. associate supervisor,
salary II days, co Ov
u. II. Creekmore. associate super
visor, salary IL days, co 90
&. Chaplin, clerks fees. - 90
Thomas Bredwich bailiff supcrvis-
ors court, IL 90
Total amt. for which County War
rants have issued. sl755 20
l, James a. Lockhart. County Clerk and ex
oiiicio Clerk of the Board Of Supervisors of
Crawford county, Arkansas, do hereby cer
tify that the above and foregoing Is n true
and correct statement of the allowances
made and for the purposes. at the October
Term of said Board A. d. 1874, at its regu-
lar session. as witness my hand and official
seal, this oath day of October, 1874
JAMES A. LOCKHART, Clerk.
By &c. CHArIS, Deputy.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27

ET Our young friend Byers will have
over 5000 majority for Prosecuting At.
torney in this District. 1t shows what
industry and perseverance in canvassing
will do.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
Public Installation.

There will be a public Installa-
ton of the officers of Van Buren,
Chapter No. 3, at the Masonic
HALL, on Thursday Evening, at 7
o'clock. The public are respect
ully matted.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27

ET L. II. Southmayd is candidate
for re election to the office of Recorder
of the Town Of Van Buren, He has
made capital Recorder and the voters
will do well to elect him again
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
otice.

L Circuit Court of Crawford county, made al
the October term 1874 ! will offer for sah tc
the highest bidder. at the Court House door
between the hours ofjudicial sales, on
Saturday, the = st OF Nov, 1874,
the following property, to-wit
A part of Lots Is and l6 in Block No. Is, in
the Town Of Van Buren, on which is
situated Large Stable.
Said sale to be on a credit Of three months,
the purchaser giving note and good security
for the purchase money, as well us a lcin ON
the property.
l.. c. WHITE. Administrator
of Est. j. a. Noble, deed.
October 20, 1874.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27

rT Judge Wheeler, Of the Independ.
ent and Senator elect Of the District com
posed Of Sebastian aud Scott counties,
was over last Saturday.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
For Congress Sd District,
w. w. w ilShire.
FOR MAYOR.

We are authorized to announce JOHN j.
BURROW as . candidate for Mayor of the
Town OF Van Barren, at the ensuing election
on the 81 of November 1874.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27

EE- Rev. j. C. Kennedy and A. j.
Ward returned from Little Rock Sunday
morning. where they had been in attend
ance of the Grand Lodges Of the State.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27

~ Hon. w. W. Mansfield is elected Judge
of this Circuit without opposition, and Joseph
=. Bycrs, ESQ., Prosecuting Attorney by "a
large majority. We have not the official vote
of the District entire, but will publish as soon
as we can get it.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
What Thomason's Old Friends
Think,

The attitude Of Gen'l Thomason and
his friends TO the action of the Demo-
cratic party in convention assembled and
the best interests Of the South, is receiv-
ing the outspoken condemnation Of most
all his old friends in all parts Of the State
and Washington County, his old home is
all one way in opposition to his course
Judge David Walker, sen speaks in bold
terms in condemnation of Gen'l Thoma-
position. These men, all see, that is a
scheme playing into the hands of the re-
constructonists, Clayton e. Co by help
ing Hynes to Congress. We know that
nine out of ten of Gen'l Thomason's
friends do not wish the election OF Mr..
Hynes, and cannot believe they will as
sist him by voting for Thomson, when
convinced their votes cast that way will
do so.
Let us see about how the vote will
stand. There will not be over $4,000
votes cast in the district, at the most. OF
this the Republicans claim / 900 votes.
But that is more than they have, but we
will give, for argument,
Hynes, 10 600
Wiltshire, 5000
Thomson, 6,000- --l5, 900
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27

We are authorized to announce JosEPH S,
II. HoUCK as a candidate tor the office of
Marshal for the Town of Van Buren,.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-27
TOWN RECORDER

announce myself as n candidate for th'
office OF Town Recorder at the ensuing cleo
tion for town officers.
l.. II. SOUTUMAYD.