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tal,ces an,ol!g lilo Whites OF Nobraska Dakota,
and Minnesota, aro assured that tho PRECEDENT,
Secretary of War, Con, Sheridan, a,sd GoA. Cas-
Tor, arc tho enly enc:niea III this matter. They
belleYo that
IT IS D1sCOuSTENASCED
by Con. Sherman xitl nl tlo othor general
officers who signed tho treaty of 1868; aud tint
the Interior Department and Indian Durcau
alsled Of tho sympathy Of many whites along tho
bo:dor, and Of every military oificor with whon
they have had any communication, excepting only
ten. Custot. l mantioncd, Saturday, lha pro-
toht against tho expodition which B.snop Hare
unsyai!ingly sent to trositlent Qratt; and aln
assured OIL good authority That all tue n.lssOnn-
rieB and others who arc lnbor,ns to reclaim tho
Sioux regard the OuBter movement as calaIn-
ityin whio! there III ITO mixtule or good.
roterrel nIBo to the supposed
MOTIVES Or It's rMuMoTEHB
as being personal ambition OIL tlle part OF Custer,
fayoreti By his Buper!ora, WHO, Oh t!lolr lnl t,
hayo tile advancement of artny.lntoroots III siow,
and hopes OF political advantage to 1e dol!ycu
tho roliof which might bo afforded tla cuuutry
If the expedition Hlloula result in opening II now
gold mining legion OH tho borders oil Wlnt IL
Known 10 DO rich agricultural region, well
wateyca, aud ahMndantly auppllod with pine aud
hn,u timber, OF courAo, tise!r n'otivas aro only
guessed ut. in tile ansrnce OF any known good
roabo,.s for the expedition. But there Amy ho
some Significance in this fnot. TINT Cuator,
| though ueuegal by hravet, IL only L!eutelIant-
COLONEL ot hla regiment; aul wlilo he takes
with laim all Tie regiment, heallleh other tooi,s
with fow or no other field ulluo1s nntlor HIN. tue
! Uolonol Of tho regiment, Con. 6tarsis, romaint
ut st. PAUL. tho nosntnal headquarters Of the rog
i1nent. Othor siguitluant taots. in!leuting thai
| this moyonaaut ln Que oi limited oliquo in tht
army, might bs cited, wero it not tlat your cor
| respondent would then ba supposed to sFoNa
| hy authority OF disAfreotod oillcors, noswith
| atautl,ng hiB lniormaltH are wholly civilians.
| GAN IT liz BToPpEn?
| II IL aid Qou, CuBtor proposes to loavs For
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
C. @. GuNTHER,s SONS.

The inquirer at the store of G. G.. Gun
theirs sons Nos. 6o2 and 5o Broadway, was told that
the unusuallay mild weather which had prevailed thus
far had made the retail fur trade little backward
But while It dragged somewhat the falingon from last
year had not very serious and there Is term OF
colder weather between this and Christmas the utmost
activity may be expected Prices have fallen on mucn
especially the cosest furs except In SEAL the prices
of which advanced In Europe but are held ut about
the Same rate last year In this city Seal Is the fur
most 40 request this season. and has this fine fur
been held In moro esteem At the spacious and elegant
OF the Messrs. Gunther there Is supeIb
stock Of sealskin sacQues. NUTS. boas, caps. hooves
etc. os we'll 6s very full lines of all the Jtber kinds Of
furs Wafoh arc IN fashionable re.Ies including both
tie oostliest and tho lOerprced sorts. For holiday
in this ample stock There sets Of Shetland SEAL
ranging from e125 70 $500 in price while sets OF Alaska
from 300 10 too and childrens ses Of the lat
from SO 20 sloo Trimmed sacques arc greatly in
favor and this house furnishes specimens OF the finest
materials most tastefully trimmed bands OF Russian
and American sable and sea-oter giving an especially
fine efect mink black fox chlnchilla aud other furs
are also used. seaskn caps this sessQn have variety
OF shapes the LOrne. the Marchoness, the rounQ
and the COssock the last having deep crown, slighty
conical. brm turned up oil the way ABOUT
tips ostrich plulpes stuffed birds. birds wings, make
graceful ornaments for the caps. For the wealthes
and most luxurious In taste. there are rch nuns
and boas OF the rare Russian sabes sets OF the
aud nest grades reaching 900 and even 5O or $6Oo
10 COST wFle In lighter shades there Is room FOR oh0os
Ing prices from s00 TO $50 Hudson Bay sable Is less
The OF the black fox priced next to that or tue
sable exquisite muffs this material are snown
Miuk fur and chnchls are made up very attractveiy
Ermine Ia now only In favor for certain occasions OF
evening wear, where Its soft purity appears TO the
vantage In the furs the display at the
house Of G. g. Gunther's Sons is notably excellent.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
THE LADIES' ART ASSOCIATION.

At the third meeting of the Ladies' Art
pleasure OF welcoming back their President Mrs. Henry
Peters Gray who has lately returned from pr
European tour. Decorative Art" formed the chief
topic Of discussion at the meeting. Mrs. Gray gave
description Of the progress made by sister artists In
Europe In this branch Of and her remarks lis
tened to with much attention. In view Of the con-
stantly increasing demand for ornamental work. mem
bers advised to turn their attention TO that depart
ment Of art industry and make collections OF books,
tieles etc., bearing the subject Donations OF books
library aud draperies for the life class also
requested. The costumes OF silk aud the other OF
velvet, have been promised by members A pleasing
landscape by Mrs. CObbs Of Yonkers and cluster OF
by Miss Gilbert, the only new pictures exhibited.
large number Of Photographic representations OF cee
braed statues and pictures, collected 10 Europe aud
costly works on costumes OF the Middle
Ages, were Inspected by the members. Some
valuable Autographs and magazine articles ON
resolved TO form q collection OF lithographic
AMI casts for the benefit OF members employed
in teaching drawing The life class will hold an ad
dit0ua sitting every Wednesday afternoon Tho pro-
posal was made that ladies' OF the Association who
wished TO dispose OF any OF their works before New
Years should send them the studio AT No s96 Broad
way. Visitors wishing TO Inspect them with view 10
purchasing Will be received by Miss DIuiy on Satur
day afternoon. tribute paid 10 the memory OF
their late associate Mrs. Van Arnlm Of COOperstown,
N " IN the shape OF an easel draped IN black which
portrait OF tue deceased, decorated with flowers
Ivy, anu other appropriate symbols The meeting
OF the AssOciati will be portaut subjocta
NJ yreo' 'ufersat arc to be disguised.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12

arc fitted to with the cottages stores ana
Blocks, geographical, architectectural, ana
combine profit with play Toilet sets Of si
are in suggestive proximity TO boxes OF coiors S
in pottery and Parian marble. shell goods ana Iancy
boxes of all kinds are noticed IN. passing Mecnanca
toys displaying French and Swiss ingenuity oesesve
word, while the lavish display OF albums, musica'
graphic and from the cheapest up 70 tnoso
for S35 fnd plenty Of admirers. Carved wood irom
Switzerland appears in eases stands pictureIrames
and Other forms. wrIting-desks. some OF theu
splendid with inaid wood and rich ornamentaton ho
OF prices up to s26 There s dspar
tnent containing both solid and plated ware; tnere a1
handsome glove and handkerchief boxes. Graceiu
forms appear in Bohemian glass and other materas ~
10 unnece ssary say that there dolls. Tbey may
be counted by hundreds aud they are sold at prices
from nearly nothing up 10 s French bronzes show 10
advantage in forms from % cents up to VS. IN price,
Elegant portfolios. and perfume cases. ana jewelcases
In crystal inlad with silver and git are shown not ar
from the department of cases for pictures aud photo
graphs In velvet and gilt. Delicatey executed medal
lions on porcelain worthy or admiration. Inkstands
paper-weights, travelingbags Of Russia leather and
other materials, mOther-op pearl cases. perfumery OF
various makers may be referred TO also as part OF the
Immense OF which the half has not been touched
upon. All the articles In 1t marked ut prices below
those OF lase year.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
CURRENT OF MUNICIPAL Events.

SALEM II. WALES APPOINTED DOCK COMMISSIONER
WARNING TO OWNERS OF SMOOTH VAULT
COVERS.
The struggle for the vacancy in tho Depart
ment of Docks caused by the death OF Commissioner
Wm Gardner has been settled by the appointment OF
Salem Ii. Wales. Mr.. Wales was for more than 20
We ars connected with The Scientific American, and re-
tired from It with fortune He one OF the Com
mssioDers OF Parks nominated by Mayor Havemeyef
and confirmed by the Board OF Aldermen uDder tho
provisions OF the Charter Becoming dissatisfied at
the interference OF Controller Green with the Park De-
partment Mr. Wales resigned and afterward went
on "a tour Europe On his RETURN last Oetober he was
nom mated for ,yOr by the Republicans, and defeated
at the election in November
The Mayor said to reporter Of THE TRIBUNE that he
had filed the vacancy after consultation with tho
MayOrelect, and that the Latter had au horiz hum 10
that it met with his full approbiton WIN refer
to the appointment OF successor to Commissiones
Lambeer OF The Department OF Charles ana Correction
could only that there was no vacancy Do
cause he had not accepted tbsr e re- @' he @ s
lack candidates to choose from.
There was the usual rush OF visitors at tho Mayors
oni~e Yesterday. Among the more prominent callers
were Mayor-eect Wickbam. Collector Arthur, Thurlow
Weed Jackson s. Schultz, and Excise Commissiooer
for the Office of Commissioner OF Chaliues and Cor
G says s ,nsa aarsus s "a' Ass5y Dc
organiz Iions aud other prominent RepuDean poiiti-
neced with che Society for tue Reformation OF Juvenile
Denquenis. Is also strongly recommended.
Commissioner OF Public Works Van Mort wishes II TO
be that will the provisions Of the
ordinance requiring all owners or occupants OF bindings
TO remove ali vault covers presenting smooth surface
FRO in front OF their premises aud substitute therefor
coverings presenting rough surface. am ahordngs
secure foothold for pedestrians Tue ordnance went
into effect last MAY. and any one negectDg 70 ronpy
with its provsons at tue expiration OF six NOUNS h
liable fine Of $5 and like sum for every "A Aours
thereafter until the defect II reme.iied.
The commissioners OF The city Record met'yesterday
and audited bills amounting 10 sl,1o5 39 Iney also
snthortzed the printing OF 600 extra copies OF INs
Record containing the 0ciai CANVASS ior thc uSo vi "
The Comm ssioners Of the Third District Courthouse
,et Yesterday and awarded Angel Blocke the con-
tract for putting in the heating appara US In the Court
house aud be-t at $l35 o. Ois Bros * Co. were
a u.rted the contract FOX the elevator. AT $s,OJO.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
WILLIAM kinney.

This season has been more active and pros
with william Kinney at Nos 767 and 100 Broadway than
were the same months OF last year. In October and
November the increase in trade reached 30 per cent and
the first part Of December indicated still greater pro-
gress In view Of the energy shown here In collecting
the widest variety Of goods In numerous departments
specially adapted for Fall and Winter purchase, the
swift enterprise which is continually bringing In novel;
tes and the way In which the stores and their contents
are kept before the eyes Of the people, this prosperity Is
not be wondered at The shelves and cOunters are
by thrOngs Of purchasers are speedily made up Down
os srtIcles fitted 20 satisfy the most eTactng whim
or fancy of childhood In the way Of toys
and playthings. Toy animals In stables ana without
loaded or unburdened. attached TO wagons un-
incumbered almost countless In number Miniature
ansions castles citzdos and walled towns appear In
prouson and TOY pisnos tool Ghosts. both for play and
work o0sy furulJue ef usnv s,ss hnds and patterns
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
SHEPARD, LIE BOUTILLIER g. Co.

This firm has recently opened retail store
at No. se5 Broadway in addition to its wholesale aud
retail store at No 10 MaidenaDe Business with It this
Fall has been superior to that in late years. and the bo
day trade has set IN earlier. Anticipating. then very
active December trade has made liberal provision for
It, and in addition its present largo stocks noyees
coming by every steamer from France At no time
has the demand for French clocks been great in this
country Is For many years they were only to
be In large cities in the mansions Of the rich but
they to be found In almost every house which
tries he we'll furnished Messrs. Shepard Ie Ronfi
lier Co. as among the largest importers OF French
clocks In the country and their artistic designs and the
brilliant In which they can be seen
advantage at the OF this hrm Their dspay OF
musical boxes Is extensive and the prices range from
s25 10 A0O In French bronzes they display a large
number OF specimens showing that of work at its
best, aud have handsome figures true bronze as
we'll In chaelanes, and chateiane watches In onera
glasses aud In yarous sorts OF graceful ornaments t6e
OF this firm rich. but the srticc ont
lines the symmetrical designs and the glowing orna
ments Of their clocks fill the largest place in the eve of
the vistorl Shepard. LeBOuiler Co. are selling
goods at retail at wholesale rates 10 clear
u part OF their large stock.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
ECHRICH g. Co.

The largo sales made by Echrich 81 Co., Nos.
2s7 and $50 Elghtkave durng tue past few weeks in
the general retail trade as we'll as to fairs ana instu
tions show that enterprise Is not IN over
coming the influence Of dullness of the times iner
large establishment has been crowded with goous
and with customers. since their holiday opening lew
evenings ago. as to ve tho highest encouragement for
the December traffic. 1.-THE abundant decorations Vi
twning green Of bunting and Of the pretest things ID
the stock make the place very attractive to votares
Of Santa Claus, whose leisure tempted also by the
music OF tho $4,000. orchestriOn, but perhaps
more by the unfaillpg aurements OF nue.
goods at low prices. Warned by the crowd OF
past years that more space must be Sought Ior
holiday trade the rm has taken the entire building Two
doors above at No. 293 for its immense toy trade Inc
character OF the stock OF this firm is so well known eoo
its variety and uuess widely appreciated that
does no. necessary to dwell on tho description
OF the several departments The stock OF furs proves
marked attraction holiday buyers, great numbers OF
desire have something or as well as Dedny
In their gifts furs Enrich Co. selling as largely
year any three years before taken tOke'ntr ana
have much larger stock composed OF ch0icer GOODS
ana at lower prices before speciality Is the de-
partment OF very tne hand.embroldered gooir, ~
which the designs attractive and the handlwoiK
Is OF the incest. or fans stock tho number auu
diversity Is great Writing leases Tor ladies ana
gentlemen Of rosewood iDlaId with satinwo0d,
pearl, German silver and rare woods are worthy oi
notice. as are the fancy boxes. the wOrk-DOxes anu
many other features the great exhibition OF 'ancy
great deal curiosity and wonder Is aroused by tho
riders on velOcipedes with feike motion, ana piano
player whose fingers strike the keys her 1eet moving
ON the pedals, and Aer body moving IKE 'ng pei
rather than doll Libraries OF chlidrehs BOOKS,
In wood and leather not neglected by the troops oi
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
ALEXANDER M. HAYES e. CO

This firm reports gratifying activity in
trade for the past three week., prosperous present
busness and confident anticipation Of heavy sales dur
ing the remainder OF this month. With prices much
lower In Europe than thoy year. prices on this
side OF the Atlantic correspondingy reduced and
this may have had something to do with the unusuay
early activity Of holiday business. In all It's densrt
ments at both its stores at No. 20 Madeane and at
No q East Fifteenthst this firm fuller and more
elaborate preparations for holiday purchasers than for
years past. noteworthy display Is made in the win.
breadth one above another. In the most conspcuous
place are trays OF jewels in rings and other
fastefuly disposed Sparkling i1 the middle place il
diamond worth 5000 Watches Of tine grades, chste-
lans In tortoiseehe, silver and gold ieweIrv
cases. graceful b0uquet-holders, cameos and coral
tewelry are among the articles shown In the windows
Within are some admirable clocks and mante sets IN
forms OF artistic excellence clock upon which is the
stately tgure OF Pnidas with handsome vases accom-.
pauying H. 10 worthy TO ornament mantei In the most
sumpuous mansion Bronze ornaments In large yarety
aad broRss statasttes Of ueSt are sssa hsSs. Tns
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12


This large wholesale house carries on
retail trade two months In the year TO meet holiday de-
mands This season 1t has made extensive sales es-
pecally In seaskn articles Of which it had an immense
variety at the opening Of the retail fur trade, and this
occupied fortunate position because Of the high place
Of this kind OF FUR in fashionable esteem and there
anticipated larger holiday trade than has been ed
joyed for years. This has been fully prepared
for and the finer sorts Of Shetland and Alaska soal and
silver fox fur are spoken OF particularly desirable for
Christmas gf. Chinchilla black marten are also
brsky sought after by those who want less expensive
furs. Some very handsome seal sacques trimmed with
sea otter costing from $3.50 TO eo are shown at TINS
store The value G .enrcs made from fur dif-
feTs little from that OF last year Ine sussn
and Hudson Dsy sa0les diminished CONSIDERABLY
with advance in estimation OF seal and otr.put
matronly ladies buy them stll as richly becoming 20
nature years. and because they always fashionable
and retain their color longer than other furs very
popular kind OF fur for chdrens wear gray astrachan
with seal trimmings With exhibition OF the richest
and cOsest articles OF sable TO all OF the cheaper urs,
which cheap for real WORTH ard which have
reasonable claim TO popularity, this house Is well
prepared TO suit varied tastes and purses OK various
capacity.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
STERN BROTHERS.

The regular holiday trade with Stern Broth
ers at sxsh-aye. and Tweniythirdst, has been very
brisk this week. and their preceding Fall trade had left
them no for dissatisfaction. Their holiday open
ing took place Monday night. and the display has
proved attractive enough to throng the place. that In
the business hours the standing limited In
extent The December trade will undoubtedly exceed
the large sales Of year ago. One Of the members Of
the firm has been In Europe through the Summer
making arrangements for the importation OF novel and
beautiful articles Conspicuous n the stock are articles
either made wholly Of Oxvdized silver or extensively
ornamentsd with It. There Rlove-boxes handler
chelcases jewecase. mirrors sceItocasss. ETC.
several OF these have wrought upon them
landscapes carefully executed in the metal.
IpterlaKen, aud che Chapel OF William Tell, and upon
the top copy In miniature OF the famous hon mouu-
mont at Luzerne Ito the fidelity and valor OF the
swiss" Watch stands and smaller articles ~ the
material abundant. In Russia leather goods and
articles Of Russia Ornamented with oxydzed silver
there are noteworthy novelties There is combination
of musc-box and cgar-case which. upon the touching
of spring, gives out one cigar at time and sheds
photoeraph and perumery cases combined, also have
musical arrangements playing from one to four tunes.
There many VI these combinations and various de-
siyns containing melodious machinery, beside very
handsome musical albums worth from " To S2l. The
assortment elegant fans large, and the materials
jnclude for the and satin
the covering There are some very pretty
pointed designs the satin and the feathers decaely
executed Lace handkerchefs from 81 10 $40 and $50
would fifty with these elegant fans as accessories Of
ne attire The avOite initial handkerchiefs appear In
numbers and there Is large stock OF sash ribbons
sashes and silk haudkerchiefs Of delicate shades.
Imnn's kid gloves In extensive range Of shades and
from TWO six buttons fine SILK umbrellas with handles
of ivory solid silver and other costly materials and OF
both fOreig ami American manu- iacture wOrsted
broderles elaborate French embrOideries silk cloths,
let aud other fancy ewery aud the choicest kinds OF
holiday purchase which tine Stern Brothers have
show.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
FUNERAL OF DR. scnIEFERDECKER.

The funeral Of the late DR.. G. c. Schiefer-
decker took place from his late residence, In wess
Twenty -nrstst, on Friday morning. large number OF
friends and former patients of the deceased were
present The funeral services were conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Shackelford, who alluded IA
feeling terms TO the simplicity Of Dr. Schieferdeckers
character and his skill tracing out the causes or
disease II he sad, hs simplicity OF character. his
warm heart aud unseitshness winch endeared him to
ali who brought within the circle OF bis huenec.
aud who 10 know i'm we'll "FuDerals." said he.
" are common enough. my friends. AS we all know.
Many of you called upon Ia weep with those who
weep, aud ~ mourn your dear departed. Bus
II may be doubted whether you ever attended such
funeral az this wide experience with death and
funerals, never have attended one like 10, where o
single bereavod mOurDer represents the tie of blood.
and All others In this large assembiage drawn hero
Simply by warm affection and grautudo--affecton in.
spired by traits of character, aud gratitude fos
suoh services 10 never can 10 pxid lvr by uQpay."
New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
UNION ADAMS e. CO.

In addition to its well-known wholesale and
retail store at No 67 Broadway this firm has recently
opened fine retail store at No 9la Broadway. The
Fall trade has been fair. and the holiday business has
begun very briskly. Colder weather would give 1t still
moro le and with that to make it more acrive, very
satisfactory results looked for Both stores are
literally furnished for extensive holiday demands All
the new forms OF dressng robes ana houseackets
manufactured by this firm OF choice cloths costumes
silk, Persian cloth, and diagonals handsomely faced
with silk aud elaborateIy trimmed. Luxurious tastes
made great advance recently In these garments
Plain ones are made TO sell for aud -.
while the finest Of Persian silk cost us and 800.
these .briant garments are shown arc the Wholesale
departments for mems womens, and cnidrens hosiery
and there are Kid gloves also OF the best
material ana make. On the third floor shown, in
Impressive display. the manufactures and inporatons
OF the firm IN neck There are bows OF all coiors
and various combinations OF coors or many sizes ana
shades, both boys and meU. In styles for mems
scarfs the Palmerston, Lord Mayor, Yelling
and Earl spencer. Figures, and spots and stripes,
are freely used upon these, tho ground being generally
in rich, deep shades OF color The Brunswick, new
FORM represents tied knot exactly, aud resembles
hues. The Highland Knot Is also recent form In all
les Of scars shown here there Is full line OF plain
is n ycry brant exhibition OF the most delicate
materials and finest nts The Monarch IL still popular
In neckwear as has been for five years The Caven.
dsA and DOrie new stylus Ties or all
shades and colors straight or laring ut the ends,
aud varously stitched, shown cy this firm. which
manufactures everything which II does not Import, and
Is not only happy In design bat thorough IN making up
Muiers OF WOOL OF silk silk and WOOL and or cashmere,
and silk haDdkcrchefs with the widest range for choice
shades OF color and In styles, make one or the most
attractive departments in the stores or this firm. OF
cubutOns, neck buttons, studs scarfpirs. and other
ornaments for gentlemen, there Is an extensive assort
nent. OF underwear of their own manufacture, Union
Adams Co. show some very choice articles In all wool
merlno, called ssgoyla wool Taese are made to meas
imported underwear.