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but four or five general sources. Vi
the S3lI 900, 900 collected IN 1866 but
about SIS, 100000 were collected by
stamps, while in 1878, about $4,000
900 Of the S1I4,00O,OO0 were so col
lected requiring no assessment
II is true that under the act of 1868,
and subsequent acts, many reports are
redujred which were unknown before;
but the repeal of so many taxes has
abolished a larger number which were
before required, which fact the Com
missioner carefully omits to note, as he
also omits TO explain how the number
of copyists, messengers and labOrers
has been so largely increased over that
allowed by the act of July l3, 1866
there having been, according to his
statement, forty-three more Of these
than were allowed by that act, and
fifty-fye more than were employed
Dec. l, 1865.
The simple fact is that the act of Jul y
Is, 1866, recognizing the office, gave 1t
more force than was required to do all
the work necessary and do it well, as Is
shown by the fact that Dec. l, 1866,
the actual working force was sixty-three
less than was allowed by that act.
Since that date twO-thirds of the taxes
then collected have been abolished, the
sources of taxes reduced TO few, and
the whole system simplifed, and it IS
simply absurd to pretend that the labor
of the Office has not been proportion
ately reduced.
Owing to this unnecessary force the
appropriation has been nearly exhaust
ed, and for this reason, and on account
Of the inquiry to which his letter Pur-
ports to be an answer, MIR. Douglass
has discharged some thirty clerks, OF
rather he has given them leave of alb
sence for five months without pay
But on the LIST of July next, when the
new appropriation becomes available,
and this inquiring Congress IS out OF
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THE PRESSURE AGAINST RICH.
ARDSON.
From the Cincinnati Commercial.

From the Cincinnati Commercial.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-The early
acceptance of Richardson's resignation
by the President is still discussed, and
there is reason to believe is urgedupon
the President almost daily by some of
the foremost men Of the Republican
party. in and out of Congress. The
same old arguments as to his inefi-
cheney and weakness as a man
or an official are used, and are found
to have grown only stronger IN the
lapse of time. In these arguments
those who urged them some time since
are now joined by new converts, who,
slow to see the force of the charges, are
now only the more Jealous in their cru
SADIE against the Massachusetts Judge
of Probate. The fact that he is of so
little force that he can be and is daily
used by those about him to serve their
own ends, which do not happen TO be
those of the public, has been growing
more and more apparent every day.
There is no doubt now that it is
Grants present purpose to appoint
Columbus Delano TO succeed Richard
son when he accepts the resignation of
the latter. The reasons upon which
this belief is asserted are conclusive.
Between the shadowy tine in the flu.
ture, when the resignation will be ac-
cepted, and the present hour, many
things may hap pen to change the mind
of the President, which is strangely
and mysteriously affected at times; but
at PresCnt Delano undoubtedly has the
inside track.
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MICHIGAN.
Extra Session of the legislature.

LANSING, March 3.-The Legislature
met in extra session at noon to-day, a
quOrOm of both houses present. The ses-
sion is called to consider and act upon the
report of the Constitutional Committee ap-
pointed by the Governor in accordance with
a joint resolution passed last session. At
three o'clock Governor BaSley delivered a
short message, calling attention to
some of the most important points
in the report, the principal Of
which are articles pertaining to finance and
taxation; prohibiting municipal corpora
tiOns from becoming stock holders in any
corporation or association or to construct
or to own any railroad; prohibiting cities
or villages from mourning Indebtedness eX-
eeeding ten per cent on the valuation of
taxable property; providing that laws en-
acted by the legislature creating
debt shall provide sinking
fund for the payment of same; also prOhib-
iting the State from aiding by loan or gift
any person or corporation. The Governor
commends an article restricting special leg
islation; favorS a continuation of the pres
ent system of elective Judiciary and reason
able increase of salaries Of State officers;
suggests the propriety of requiring all cor
pOrations organized under State laws to
maintain an office therein, where its books
shall be kept for the benefit of its stock
holders.
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THE Shreveport Times of Feb. 81,
gives an interesting biographical sketch
Of Mrs. Eliza Gilpin, who died recently.
at an advanced age, at her residence in
Philadelphia. She was a native of
Natchitoches parish, Louisiana; a
daughter of the late DR.. Sibley; married
In early life Hon. Josiah S. Johnston,
who was the elder brother of
Albert Sidney Johnston, and was
first a Representative and then
= Senator from Louisiana In
Congress. Judge Johnston was
killed in 1881 by the explosion of the
steamboat Lioness, on Red river. Mrs.
Johnston afterwards married the Hon.
Henry d. Gilpin, once Mayor of Phila-
deiphia and then Postmaster General
Whilst residing In Washington, the de-
ceased lady was noted for her inteli-
gence, beauty and the elegance of her
manners, and was one of the chief or
naments of Washington society.
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ALBANY.
10 punI,t waII Stree, Cannr,,.,

ALBANY, March 3.-A bill was intro
duced in the Senate to-day providing that
every person who shall knowingly circu-
late false intelligence, with the intent OF
depreciating or advancing the market price
of the public funds of the United States,
or the several States, or any of them, the
stO,ks or bonds Of any corporation, or the
market price Of any merchandise or COM
modify whatever, shall be guilty of a mis-
demeanor and may be punished, after con
victiOn, by a fine Of not more than $1,000,
and Imprisonment not TO exceed three
wears.
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WASHINGTON.
Injured Isnoeence,

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The session to-
day OF the Committee on Ways and Means
on the subject of the seizures af books and
papers of merchants and importers and of
moieties, was numerously attended, several
Chambers Of Commerce and Boards of
Trade being represented. y. J. Jayne, the
alleged chief of the moiety men, merely
made defense Of his own conduct and said:
81 stand before ycI accused of wrong.
These gentlemen come and ask you to
listen to charges given under the impulse
of public opinion, and shall L Stand here
accused while my wife to-day is broken
hearted by these charges made by these in
fernal thieves and their representatives"
Jayne was here promptly informed that
he must regard the decorum of the occa-
sion, and was required to take his seat.
Bureau Howard.
The Howard court has adjourned until
Tuesday next to await the arrival Of Col.
Nelson Amos who will act as a member of
the court in the place of Gen. Mcdowell
MOOnshine.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue
replying to the resolution of the Senate
says: During the last six months $50 Illicit
distilleries have been suppressed including
Il in Tennessee, % in Kentuclzy,T5 in North
Carolina, 81 in Georgia, in Illinois, 5 in
Indiana, in West Virginia, capacity varied
from 10 to 1000 gallons, and daily average
at 80 gallons.
Louisville and Portland Canal Bonds.
The House Committee on Commerce to-
day agreed TO report for Favorable action
of the House, the bill providing for the
payment of bonds Of the Louisville and
Portland Canal Company, with an amend
ment that the Secretary of War, instead Of
the Secretary of the Treasury, may pur-
chase and pay for any of said bOnds,s AT
market price.
Bankruptcy.
The House Judiciary Committee to-day
considered Senate amendments to the
bankruptcy bill and decided to recommend
non-concurTence, and ask a committee Of
conference.
Receipts and Expenditures.
The receipts of the government from all
sources, for the quarter ending Dec. 81
were S56,521,596; expenditures during
same period, S62, S23,3I7.
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Total. ......-.....-...So''o''i-o %
Collections, S1l4,OOO,OOO; ratio of
cost, ) go per cent.
Now in 1873. with a reduction of 10
collectors and 96S deputy collectors, as
compared with 1866, there was a reduc-
ton in the cost Of collectors offices Of
only Sj24, 172.50, and with reduction
of about 3, 100 assessors and assistant as
SCISSORS for the fiscal year ending June
80. 1873, and the abolition of the Office
after May 20, 1873, the reduction IN the
expense of the assessors Offices was
only 1898, 504.55, which would have
been less than 100000 if the Office had
continued Though the year.
Again, in 1866, there were ten reve-
nue. agents authorized by law, as there
were ten supervisors IN 1873, having
substantially the same duties. The ten
revenue agents In 1866 cost IN salary
and expenses S3,545.5S each, while the
ten supervisors IN 1873 cost S9,0S4.l7
each, an increase of $500 each, sup
posing both to have received the maxi
mum salary.
In 1866 the number of inspectors was
unlimited, except by the judgment of
the Secretary. They might be appoint
ed in any assessment district, /. E., as
sistant assessors district, but their COM
pensatiOn was limited to 81 per day.
By the act of 1868 the number of these
was limited to twenty-five, but their
compensation was discretionary with
the Commissioner. The twenty-five de-
tectives or agents cost in 1873, in sal
ary, 81, $3.50, and expenses 81 ,2O3.6S,
or a total of S3,15904 each, while for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1867,
the inspectors cost in salaries and ex-
penses. taking the number given by
the Commissioner, only 81, O42.66.
Again, for the year ending June 80,
1866, the salaries of the officers and
clerks Of the bureau were S227, 672.7l,
and contingent expenses S4O,O93O2.
making a total of S317, 1878; while
the same expenses for 1873 were S546,-
949.3S, showing an increase IN 1913
over 1866 of sos, 1856.
According to the comparative state
ment. the number Of officers and clerks
employed in the bureau Dec. l, 1850,
was 1913; while Dec. /, 1873, the num-
Der had increased to 293, exclusive OF
the solicitor. who has the same duties
now as in 1866, and performs them the
same, although nOminally an officer OF
the department of Justice.
In 1866. also. with the 1913 officers
and clerks. there were 1913 assistant
assessors. Us inspectors, 10 special
AGENTS. and II revenue agents accord
inc to the statement, making total OF
35l8 accounts for compensation and
exnenses received and examined
monthly, against 35 of the same class
Dec. l. 1873; aud taxes amounting to
over $3.50. coo, coo We're repealed PRIOR
to 1873 which required the preparation
of blanks, the issuing Of instructions
al and large amount of general cores
pondence not now required, as the
taxes now imposed are collected from
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sPIRIT DE INsTR0RnINTI0N


WASHINGTON, March There is a
strong desire on the part of many Of
the best and frmest Republicans in
Congress, who have never before been
tempted to kick over the traces, to
break loose and denounce the wrong
doings of the government officials,
which have recently been forcibly ap-
parent to them. They hesitate, being
affected by a dislike to having the ar
tillery of the party, the Administration
and its organs, brought to bear upon
them, and because theyev now do not
wish to believe all they have been made
cognizant of. If they hold their peace
they viii certainly be guilty Of a great
wrong. The fact that when discovered
these officials have made amends is not
sufficient. Their transgressiOns ought
to be made public, whereby they will
serve as a warning to persons similarly
situated In the future.
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THE PACIFIC SLOPE.
$1,000 No Indueement.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3.-The notO-
riOus VaSquez and his gang of outlaws are
again heard from. They robbed the pas
sengers of the Los Angeles stage, near
Salidad, Friday, and got $500. No person
was injured by them. At Salidad they
robbed 4 store and stole six horses from a
stable, robbed the teamster, and started for
the mountains. There is no organized pulI-
suit of the gang yet, Notwithstanding the
offer of $4,000 reward by the State.
C0chiSe.
Dispatches from TussOn, Arizona, state
that CaSSadOra's band of Apaches has sur
rendered to Lieut.. Bache. COchiSe is re-
ported as saying he will not leave his re-
servatiOn, and viii do all in his power to
prevent others from doing so. This is taken
as an indication that the desire for war is
by no means unanimous amongst the
Apaches.
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After Old Wages.

PHILADELPHIA, March 3.-This even
ing meeting was held of employees Of the
cotton and wooden mills in the lower sec
ton OF the city who are on a strike for old
prices prior to the reductions of 10 per cent.
The meeting was principally composed Of
females. Ii was stated that the mills Of
GaItlett Il Co., Jno. Williams, and JnO. b.
Nelson were the only ones at present that
have shut their doors, the proprietors of the
other establishments having acceded to the
demands of the employees.
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CUBA.
Tire Edgar Stuart.

NEW YORK, March "a Baltimore
dispatch states that the Edgar Stuart in her
trial trip yesterday was confined by the
government TO point fifteen miles down
the bay where a revnuue cutter was station
ed to bar the Stuart if there was any inten-
ticn on her part of slipping off to sea. She
carried the American flag at her gaif, the
Cuban flag at the fore, the British flag
amidships and a private penant at the
main. Her armament consisted of two
brass boarding swivels and besides these
she carries a plentiful supply of side arms
for the crew. The trial trip is thought to
demonstrate that the Stuart cannot make
more than ten miles an hour.
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the way, he can reinstate them on the
pay rolls, and his great dignity be there
by sustained, while the increase in the
number of messengers and labOrers viii
enable him to have his government
carriage and span properly attended to.
and furnish a relay of walters for
fashionable receptions.
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FO Is EIGN.
Home Rule.

Home Rule.
LoNDdN, March ga conference of
Home Rulers vas held in Dublin to-day.
The Lord Mayor Of the city presided.
still BOmbardIng.
A dispatch from st. JOundr de Luz says
the Carlists have kept up a steady bonn
bardment of Bilboa the last six days.
Jsps.
NAGOsAKI, March 3.-The insurgent
force which appeared before this city has
been totally defeated by the government
troops.
Littlc ncuisETc be Taken Cum GranO
sails.
NEW YORK, March "a Paris letter
anent the approach of March 10, when the
Prince Imperial will attain his majority, Is
years and be Of age to govern, says: For
several months past the POStoiloc has been
showering millions upon millions of Bona
paTtist tracts, hand-bills and songs over the
country. Provincial electors both in town
and country have received visiting cards
bearing the Prince Imperiars photograph
and underneath the words, ''l6 Mars, 1874;
appel au peuple," aud one cannot travel 20
miles out Of Paris without hearing OF
Bohapaftist assnts ut work in every village
as patiently and tenaci0Usly IS the new
world pioneers.
The Eastern Question Again Open.
The London Times of the 18th has the
following telegram.
Paris. FEB. 17.-Much sensation has
been caused here by an article in the
AugSblTger AliegeHleiRes Zeitlmg declaring
that the preservation of the Turkish En-
pire is not a dogma with Germany, and
that if Germany and Russia should desire
to transform the whole map of Eastern
Europe no one could prevent them. Most
of this evenings newspapers comment up
on this article, and p,gard the Eastern
question again open.
Fears for Gen. wOIsIey's Forces.
LONDON, March -Midnight.-NO new:
from the gold cOass Of later date than Gen
Wolsey's dispatch. All kinds of rumOrs are
in circulation, and grave fears are felt thai
some disaster may have occurred to the eX-
peditiOnary force. The anxiety in th'
war office is such that Claiborne Hardy
stays there until a late hour, and clerks re
main on duty all night. \ steamer from
Cape Coast castle, with dispatches, was due
at Lisbon on the 2Sth Iili. Ii il possible
| she NAV not have intended to stop at Lis
bon, and is coming to England direct, bu
such course would be contrary 10 rule.
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LOUISVILLE.
The Library Gift CONCERT.

LOUISVILLE, March 3.-GOv. Bramlette
publishes a card in the city papers asking
distant ticket-holdeTs in the Public Library
Gift Concert to send delegates to a meet
ing here on the Goth of March, TO arrange
for a fair and satisfactory drawing on the
3lst. \ million and half dollars will be
distributed. Remarkable interest is felt in
the result.
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OHIO
Sues Hamilton County for Back
Taxes

Taxes.
CINCINNATI, March 2-Under orders of
Hon. James Williams, Auditor of the State,
VIM. NJ. Ampt, late prosecuting Attorney
to-day brought suit in behalf of the State of
Ohio against Hamilton county to recover
$4,000. The petition avsirs that two hun
bred thousand dollars of Taxes have been
paid into the county treasury, appropriated
and expended for county purposes, with
out giving the State her distributive share.
The State now sues for her portion.
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ST. LOUIS. March 3.-The first of a series
of temperance meetings to be conducted
under the auspices of the St. Louis TEN
neraDce League. was held at Masonic Hall
tonight. A large audience was in attend
lnce. who listened attentively to the address
bv Rev. Mr.. Knowles Shaw, who has been
holding religious revival meetings here for
some weeks past. Much interest Is felt IN
tbe movement and a considerable number
of persons signed the pledge.
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TEXAS.
Sad News for an Unprotected From.

Sad News for an Unprotected From
tier.
GALVESTON, March 3.-News by a San
Antonio special says the latest authentic
infornStiOn from Fort Sill conveys sad
news for the frontier people. Lone Wolf,
kiowa chief, is preparing to go to Texas
with a strong party to avense the death of
his son who was killed in fight with the
late Lieutenant Hudson on the west side of
the NeUces.
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WILLARD FILLMORE.
His Condition Unchanged.

BUFFALO, March 3.-The condition of
ex-PreSident Fillmore remains unchanged.
Lateral 9 O'Clock tonight there is
no change in the condition of ex-President
Fillmore. His whole body is completely
paralyzed, but his mind is clear.
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A CURIOUS vii has Just come to light
at Madison, Wis. An Irishman named
Patrick Dinneen, a resident Of the
town of Vermont, died recently, leaving
property valued at $4,000. BY his will
he bequeathed the greater part Of his
property to FIVE nephews, on condition
that they viii marry certain young Ia
dies whom he mentions in the viii. Two
of his neices also receive a large sum
each, on condition that they viii marry
young men whom he has selected for
them
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Free PASSES.

TOPEKA. Ks, March 3.-The House to-
| day passed bill akaking it a misdemeanOr
/ for any member Of the Legislature, OF any
! State, county, or township officer, to accept
railroad passes under a penalty fine of 500
/ - $1,000.
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ST. LOUIS.
SInfe nenfnI AssnrinfInn.

ST. Louis, March 3.-The Missouri
State Dental Association met here to-day,
and after some preliminary business ad-
joUrned till tomorrow, when they viii
meet in joint session with the Mississippi
Valley Dental Association.
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From the So York sun

1866.
From the New York SUM-
WARRINGTON, Feb. 19.-In a letter
of Jan. %, 1874, transmitted to the
House Of Representatives, the Com
missioner Of Internal Revenue furnish
es a comparative statement of thenum-
Der of persons employed IN the inter-
nal revenue service, Dec. /, 1866, and
Dec. l, 1873, with comments in which
he attempts to explain the increased
expenses.
The statement shows upon its face
that no reduction was made IN the
number of officers ard employees after
July /, 1873, as will be hereafter seen,
and there are many things which the
commissioner fails to explain, the con-
sideration of which is material for a
proper understanding of the situation.
In the first place, during the year
ending July /, 1866, the total colec-
tons from internal revenue were, ac-
cording to the Commissioner report
for that year, IN round numbers, S3ll :
100000, reaching almost every trade,
business, occupation, and product OF
the country. The internal revenuema-
chinery had Just been extended over
the Southern States, where the cOllec-
tions, as compared with the other
States. were scarcely remuneratiye;
but the innumerable sources from
which the taxes were then collected re-
quired small army of deputy collec-
tors and assistant assessors, and an
official correspondence aever since
equalled.
By reference to the official reports,
we find the total expenses for assess
ing and collecting internal revenue for
the year ending June 80, 1866, were as
follows:
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THE Eau claire H'is.) Free Press which
ought TO know, thinks to make an inter-
ship canal Of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers
would be humbug, because 1t would cost
more than its value when completed