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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
THE MASKED IHIEPES.

THEIR GUILT PROVED BY MANY WITNESSES.
The testimony against the suburban thieves
who have been unmasked by the detectives. IL rapidly
accrmulatug and the majority Of the accused will, tho
police confident, be convicted OF their crimes ou
perintendent Matsel again besieged by callers yes
terday many OF whom had important news to commu'
nlcate Two OF Mr. Soutters friends called IN the Tore
noon having their possession Russia leather vaise
the thieves had cut up and from which they nad
taken several articles The morocco wrtingcase whch
was found Miards place. fitted exactly the recepta
Gle made for II tho valise. Abraham Post, VINO on
Wednesday saw Kelly ut White Plains, visited Police
Headquarters yesterday. He said that he reco2h>eu
Kelly immediately and going up to him IN the court
room where the burglars being examined ne said
" Hello what have they got you here forf hony
started his face paIed he turned away 10 niue MS
guilty face Griffin aud Conroy also attempted u aVia
being recognized by constantly turning tnon heauS
away from their prosecutors
Gam, wasbburne OF the Ninth Precinct informed the
Superintendent that Officer Miehsles of MS command
b.dsn warrant against Big" John Garvey for burglary
Garvey arrested three years nso 20" ie VI
George lJones being charged Win breaking INTO tho
nI.ne s.arvey was lei bail and disappeared The
wnrraut for his arrest issued on Feb a. 1870 Capt
moan wirh his colored cook Hannah Jones. Both were
taken into Of the prisoners and the latter
nn we're passengers on the lseawanhaka from Pelham
Bridge to whesone on the morning of the robbery OF
ON tbai occasion them ALL bat could only reco-
ect one. Capt Pratt asked them where they had
from and they told him prize Hght. All Of them
carried satches.
Mr. Rowe. the tolkeeper at Hsekensack bridge,
called with several friends and stated that the night
of Dec. II he bound and gagged BY seven masked
men. who forced open the safe and took about t200
from It.. He the prisoners, aud though he sat
isfied that they were the men who robbed him. he
could to their identity. Mr. Rowe describes
Dan" Kelly very accurately, and will. IL Is thought,
recognise him when he him.
Dan" Kelly, Larry" Griffin, and Patsy COnroy
st remain strongly guarded Ia the White Plains
Hotel Tho examination before Judge Porter in New
Rochelle, will be continued Saturday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
POLITICAL NOTES.

The message of Gov. Whyte of Maryland was
the Legislature yesterday. 1t confined almost
entirely 10 review of State matters and State
terests.
In the California Senate yesterday Mr.. Roach
introduced concurrent resolution requesting Congress
to amend the treaty with China 30 to prevent
further Chinese immigration similar resolution
introduced in the Assembly.
Congressman Eldridge's home organ, Tho
Dodge County Democrat Informs him that he no longer
represents his constituents and calls upon him TO resign
That troublesome and everlasting Salary Grab Is the
OF the uDpleasantness
The Hon. George g. Sumner Chairman of
the Democratic State Committee OF Connecticut.
presses his that the Democratic and Liberal
Republican party going to the State high and
dry next Spring"
Gov. Dingley of Maine was inaugurated and
delivered his annual address yesterday The receipts Of
the year. including t79762 Os hand at the close Of
1872. q, 1884 0s the expenditures, S362453 IT,
leaving 3640 81 In the treasury at the close OF 1873
An immense mass meeting Of the citizens of
New Orleans held in that city last week. consider
the political condition Of Louisiana. The principal
speech made by Mr. II. ID. Ogden who had recently
returned from Washington. series Of resolutions
was adopted declaring the Kellogg Government an
odious usurpatioD and expressing continued faith In
Gov MeEnery and his associates
Ii s Just little significant that the Repub-
lcan organs Of Kansas should be advocating the aban
donment OF the snit against Senator Pomeroy mmedi.
stey previous forfeiture bail II looks AS II an
attempt made to prepare public sentiment for
latter act Thus The Leacennorh Cal Of Wednesday
last makes elaborate plea for the fallen II
admits all that has been charged against him. urges
that 1t would be Dobler TO let him without further
Disgrace since he has retired from politics and is
less TO effect additional harm II concludes P0mcroy
Is moi to be feared he il To be pted let him go" The
ANhSoh Champion takes the view and echoes the
request u lei him go What effective code OF laws
We should nave II tins curious view Of justice should be
anowed 10 prevail! IL ID significant comment the
'e OF Tue pdDc conscience that newspapers have the
ehtoniery 10 advocate 50 pernicious a doctrine.
III Is evident that Massachusetts people are
getting weary of the ridiculous farce which the non
enforcement OF the Prohibtory Liquor law furnishes in
'n" o'ac Inc Boston Adoertiser spoke It's vigor
onsy ana freely on the subject other day. and now
roturns 10 AGAIN IL charges that since the has
poeh ID iorco mas been openly and conspcnously
lated ana that today In the City OF Boston the law
and It's agents stand across the path of reform and rem
der practicable and permanent Improvement inpossi-
Bile where attempts have been made 10 enforce
they have been attended with Partially and Injustice
u--.l ...A 49,. H." s.Is M trano LII Inns
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and after week Of liberty seized BY o. MArshal
Stephenson - no Was Walking through Montgomery st.,
Jersey CITY Mecbella nerceiy ressted capture, and
finally stabbed Stephenson in tho back and
mortally wounded him. A policeman succeeded In
srresting the murderer sterward In October fol-
lowing MscheIls tried. found guilty and was
sentenced to be hanged Dec All tho preparations for
the execution had been completed. when several prom
inens resdents succeeded in obtaining repreve from
Gov Parker, the ground that Mcohella insane.
the man having acted in very strange manner
ever since his imprisonment. Physicians then ex-
smined Mechella, and declared him to be sane. All
subsequent appeals to the Court OF Pardons Of New
Jersey for mercy have proved in vsn The prisoner re-
fuses believe statements that have been made
him Of his approaching DEATH and declares that no
would hang him. Tho keepers anticipate much trouble
removing him from his cell to the gallows Companies
and Of the lst Regiment. N. j. NJ will DO stationed
In the JAIL yard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
THE RAILROAD ENGINEERS.

The locomotive engineers in Jersey City
somewhat excited during the day yesterday over
the rumors Of what had been done by the EngineorS
Convention Of tho Eastern Divisions Of the Pennsyi-
vania Central ct Philadelphia and which reported
to have adjourned Wednesday after session Of
nearly three days The proceedings OF tho Convention
from the beginning have been kept secret and tho stories
circulated were reasonably looked upon by tho on
rumors and entitled TO c0nsderattes
The return of the delegates from the Jorsey Ctv
brotherhood confidently expected yesterday after
noon but up to o late last evening nothing had
been heard from them and 10 Is believed they are su
In session. The Jersey City engineers look upon ths
protracted session implying division a. to the peope~
10 take. but IN the meantime have accepted ts
reduction In wages. and arc attending a. usual 10 TO
auired dutea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
THE MONTANA LEGISLATURE.

VIRGINIA CITY, Jan. S.-The Legislature met
at noon on Monday. Three full attendance. Geo.
stapeton elected President of tho Council and j.
H. Rogers Speaker of the House Gov Potts's message
gives general satisfaction. He puts the total debt OF
the Territory at s929s7: recommends fewer exemptions
axaton and further reduction OF fees and sala
RES the prohibition Of the sale Of Intoxicating liquors
election days and the enactment Of a sunday law.
He also recommends q memorial to Congress asking the
opening Of military road via the Wind River and Vel
lowstoue Lake. to Montana. He thinks the policy OF
the Government toward the Apacbes OF Arizona should
be applied to the Sioux in order TO facilitate the building
OF the Northern Pacific Railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09

DO lis says thAt meeting largo sad e1thusfnsse
you csn believe IT, II Il makes Q statement In reHarA
70 any man or measure Of public uoe. you esn beaeve
correct tso Tar . I can judge a. could b 90.
peoted. u 10 the model paper OF NovYork-
calm, candid judicial 1t condemns tho vroaG
and appsuds the right regardless OF party Last yess
its circulation undoubtedly fell off, especially Ia New
England. where devotion TO party ranks above evosn
to truth and right In tho minds Of all velloonduoted
Republican, but it Is now gaining again. and tods1
probably has tho best class In tho world For
four years have been daily reader Of ALL many OF
the New York dailies, and in that timo have found
THs TRIBUNE tho most reliable OF them all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
LATEST SHIP NEWS.
For other Ship Ne,os see Fourth Pa1el

lFor other Ship Ncos Fourth Pa1eI
s.,m,, Me,roocls N,ckenoo Wiminstos n O.. 9Th sssA
saip Joan Worcester ondou C.u, ss.ssa. Sep. TO- 10
s.rt Mariana. Ill PortJ ssnso. SO d.s s' sa s.l
Giuseppe :, sS,s as.ss,? e s. ' s. MI.
BARK (of Bossou Powers. rucoos'.A hsroo -
B.ri Avu1tea tf sombe Adams s.m.r.as SO ds si 49,
BARK G.lelIe (Sorl Bruu. Bordeaux At DAYS ballast
BARK Yumur tof Nassau Carlisle sssu. ~ dsus With .ays
Bark Robert Morrison of BEDFORD s.,,y Ani.erp dvs
ballast
Barb Joh.oDe M.iSnds det o'en Hamburg al dA'~ -" ."
BARI T.re AUST F.nas.ovch Rotterdam 80 days bsn.
iNe Petersen. Boston ing. a d.Js is bsi... 10
ss Char. lsae. of %ch. G.eu H.r t.
Enn. Ya., Ger, PIT Rio j;os s g o.. 9TH :ss.I
Brig John Mason Porter, Psn.eol. d.,. With lumber
B M.rpos. CO Bo,ton Milton danIan.no bee and Kasssa
Brig Oliver Cutl (o Turks Island, Nelson st. Mac IS ds. 80
scSS Magic. M.,asou wel,bpooI B.. IT days With .h
sonr G. W Petit. (of Po,uce.o-n, Mckay Pouce e. Dee 81
DOMESTIC PORTS
TUG, Cycops and Relief serYors edr s coss
...an.aD ESd.s or ::od for f'n''''' f Az" '~
sAIr.oGs steamship. Ans.,e. troT s.,..;.s:
CGsnIssros Jan S~An,e steamship Flag non Boss. trt
sheburns from Msruque. Steamship. Gessu 81 Cs..-
pioa and schr v Rover, for New YORK.
Ssa Salvsdor ssd Msse
yemery from NewYo Sagosa Baltimore and Poseef rsa
William, ros Liverpool Saiiol sesnssp ice
bsruss for Nes orb; os Hsvsi Jelssse Asr
for Bremea
FOREIGN FORTS.
ASrwKRP Jan 8-Ssled steamship o. = Punch Lbeg nsss>
for Nsv.yort ship Hvct. tBeIsb Greve for ss-fo,n ,
SSsled for American porS: Brotees hsspese
Court Pr.ok Jones Marcia c. Dsy Maud ishn Cse
he'll Aksers A. r. Louit Excelsior A. o. Vnxe heveea rN
cress Gipsey Arrived ont ros Ane"sa
Fearless 8lencspIe Mara more hreT a
sipxeon Cato remplar Aberdeen Rch.rd kaa. So
Norms ports Thursday S'o ssA Ssss
iIartanS
SPOKEN.
Dec lat 10 20 NJ long 81 w. barb Mad0ro frsm IL '.Ad~
for B.
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cATTLK MARKET.

Bur,noRE Jan. 8-CArrLs declined ssir market asst
TO-DAY, 5,,17c that generally rated ors assl 4tS
5', Good Far quality 4r4tc reosps. 2,ss ss'..
lSi6
Hogs-Demsnd moderate hste higher Corsse TSD
7s4c shllers, TD1sn Recrpts 96o2
SBRsP dull at 4@0ioc. Receipts, Liza
CHcAao 8-CArrIs-Receipts about 900 msrto aset
prices good grades steady sales Of Pair to Good Se "
oSS5 Ertrs So 5tocters 80 75GH 50 shionest 800
H0Gs-Rscep 25 000 mostly quality good dcmsse sae
400f5 co. good choice With few fancy soil 81 ~ W
as IS common o fair IS 1895 35 Shipment 5000
sHxsP steady receipts TOO frv aetvs al - 76o
IS for medium 70 b SD for ShipmeaS 400
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
MONKEYS AND MEN.

WHAT Pk0H A6Asst
extraordinary declaration of the Of the gress s.s~ssss
respecting the origin Of tho haman species,
IL Tribune RrrKA No. a. Jg,r puot,ssp.
Hayden Expedition Of 1873 Nss Rsas 70 hs
Yellowstone Park Map and Of Sir fenres b, Pref
Ag,s from the eSorsss Of the Amazon Pns 10
Krtrs 60 ID will be seat address sA hras s -
TO- for 25 oeuu; g. 10 H. with Nos B. o.
10 H. for so Crcus giving fall details tho eonsss
each Extra sent BY mail free 70 any sddrea
Address THs TRIByas hss rset
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE GRANGE.

HARRISBURG, Jan. SIN September last the
State Grange of Pennsylvania organised ~ Read
ing. with a membership OF a. Oranges. Yesterday 70
aranscs met here at annual sessoo presided over
by d. b. Manager. Master and Delegate to tho fat'sah
Grange which meets at St. Louis on the first "Wednesday
February Tonight the hall Of the State Legsisturs
was crowded with delegates from tho farmers oIas
Representatives and Senators and townsfolk ~ boar
T. A. Thompson OF Minnesota, Lecturer OF tho National
Grange, explain the history and ends OF the order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
FEARS or A STRIKE BY THE MINERS.

The representatives Of the coal companies
comprising proposed combination for the purpose Of
controlling the price of coal held meeting yesterday
Several OF prominent representatives went TO
Pottsvle Penn. where the interest OF oil GOAL capital
lists now centers, owing TO the possibility OF strike
among the miners Is is stated by several trustworthy
persons that the Of the compsnies at
their recent meeting at the Offices OF the Del
aware and Hudson Canal Company discussed
very warmly fhs su'eo co. in be for warded
from the mines should be sufficient TO supply the de
mand without any material Increase la the rice They
also the eXpedcncy OF reducing the basis OF
wages for the but no proposition looking 70 toa
eect VA. very favorsby received very persstenty
urged IL was appreheGded by many present that sucn
reduction would preciptsts strike and materially ~.
poiey OF operators TO hold prices steadily until tne
renewal Of dull season beginning In March ~ rns
other hand N was held that strike wond ITSELF ma
teTsIy All ice the price Of coal The Inter mothod
however &c was predicted would bo injurious 70 Me
trade interests generally, ana the suo)oc' WI" ""PPo
without any decision being made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
A MISSING BOSTON WOMAN TRACED.

BosroN, Jan. s.-Mrs Badger, whose mys-
FERROUS disappearance has caused much anxiety has
been traced Fall River. where she took tho boat on
Tuesday night for New York She has relatives in New
York City and Hswburgh and her friends entertain tho
s-Ia ia. ~. 9lu b. 1919 IsAA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09

The Merciful Man IL Mercifui % His Besst.-assso
aud ls arc source, Of for sshos ~
.noud be for Bv the timely ass o. Fosrfs hosss
PovpsR life Of valuable saisai aAg - oveA
the HoRsz CArTLs PowDsss Sss
sl drusxis dealers medicine Joan HsSaf CSsnAA
90 Propnetsrs, ana College place. Mes fofk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09

Clerks. Artisans, and others needing he advice 49,
ian val, be glad 10 LsHsGtoa s
SATURDAY evenings The Dseess -
o., for boIh - Q aud vnter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
A CUBAN MEETING AT KEY WEST.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUsE.l

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The following has
been received from special correspondent:
KEY WEST, Fla, Jan. s.-Ths Kansas has sailed for
Porto Plata. santo Domingo Bio Will remain there IS
hours A Cuban meeting has been held here. at which
Gen CUES ada solicited funds for his purposes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNORS MESSAGE


MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
G)OD FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE STATE-THE
ytouoR LAW TO BE UPHEID-FACToRY chill
OPEN sHo1ID woHK ONLY HALF TIME-THE
~As,cYNENT OF THE HOOS.C TUNNEL
H. ,,oa,oco Of Gov Wosbhurn beg;ps nv
40 ~, . 49, $500.
ChSra'uS'ins 'ne Noni'Do" o" "Po 'o f'"
o maturing Indebtedness without recourse 70 taxaon
temporary loan' or orait upon Vne ordinary revenues
ana inc ts'oraoie heSoauoh vi 'o"h' 'oq"iou W ac
crung exiseno'es' win tine exception 0, noa'ns 'oh
'ues' consisting niany VI 'uuis "uo "nu 'vr
provided for the state has now no debt whose quda
ioo is not oonem plated by established sinking funds
hnd 'no'r large anu increasing accuniuia.ions'
The ordinary revenues for 1874 may be fairly estimated
$500 aont ., 90, ooo ,no oran.r ., ,ho
fooount, ABOUT Ho'L"o 'ne oranSiS expenses i tue
To meet the apparent deficit in resources for the pay
rao, a, e.,matsd state tax Of from a, zoo o
10 "a Ooo.OOO will probably be required.
Tho preliminary measures have been taken for the
Improvement OF South Boston Flats IL embraces In its
'oOi" '@'"''o uo'H"" - u"o e",'n
o.uo'"e Oh 'ao man, ."an"s. ., 0o''on nar0or, oe
whose frontage the freiehts OF vast inland and mari
u,me commerce NAV easily be exchanged. 1, viii
groatiy improve and enlarge harbor by increasing
nhe ARCS OF its deem water and will In time
rrsv. .ouros NJ mucn revenue % ,,s Co,'n,o..',h
VIZ 'o'O' v. "'u'" ie'enue W Tue COMMONWEALTH
Ali tho Normal schools are well filed and doing valu
abba seryoe for the State The Aericultnral
-, -. ~ III Ooiieho
nno eho iooonca iustutee are crowded with scholars
and each seems to be fulfilling its special mission In
most satisfactory manner One Of the Institutions in
-wh,ab the Connonw.al., no. 80. , -.
-, - . ,'A noe 'dheh ucep interest,"
H"o !" "ncn " has hsoe considerable grants OF money
huders an irrepsrabe loss the death Azassz Nor
the loss fall upou the Nnsenrn of To
oSv aona, - ane ., 20
- 1N0"i"iuiiS snaicu ny 'ho STATE, Tue
psloa AZ large, and the whole scientific world.
The site OF tho State Prison has been determined
p.aar m.,.,aman, y, t,I. -. :, - :. o-,.
"seon'o VI Jaiis anu houses Vi correcuoh III
chasSe OF counties needed a. they much behind
those under State control size /, seected for an In
sane Asylum in Middlesex County
Much space is devoted to the consideration OF the
uaaoor law The Governor admits that it is not eff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
sold RELIABLE.

GOLD RELIABLE"
FROM Sev- Y@k ister 10 IN Portasd MAJ <rous
TIE TRIBUNE is "Old reliable" every time.
Whom you road srtlce in The TRIBUNE you oaa do 40
xlh Ina laai liza HQeN c2Eraat ~ aAn ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09

NgwORLsAss. Jan. 3-Corn firm .. Use HsyPnae esAss =
$2 PorE 6rme aud S 10 Mssses dull al 10 ~tS f
Centrifugal, 60c for Fair: Coo foe Prime Csc for strictly Pr,.
WHISKY dImer; Cincinnati here Louis sse osA ss,@1s
higher and unchanged GOLD 1ll1lll Sressa<s-0sw
York sight itdscouDt Sterling Private, 52s BsnA. $50 -
n. C.. Jan. S-SDnts Turpennue trm 81 SOs
Rop onet ana ia at 81 IS Strained sssly.
81 for Hard s. tor Ysllov Dip Tar steady Of 81 IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09

A Russian named Mechella. who murdered
Unitod States Marshal in Jersey Ciy July II. 1879
will he to day In tho Hudson Connty jail Yard
Ill ~. cc4m.- ..- .s.;.,y,:sI rQsa . El,s-a aim
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09

With the conclusion that would seem prefcrsoe 70
lease the connecting roads rather than 70 ouy 'ao,
hecause in case of failure IL would be easier 70 c,ot
than to sell The State should retain ownership OF tne
tunnel the wsest solution nov possible OF ,hs ssps in
lem may be place the entire interest," VI LILO o'"'o '
the hands OF a Board Of Trustees. -.
The message concludes by urging retrencnmens: ana
az presses the hope that nothing but the most presns
necessity win persuade the Legislature to grant add-
tona credit undertake any new enserPrs ss ore
aha and by this means IL Is believed that shortening
of the session, much needed. may DO attained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
Sperlal Notises

p..,.Omos Netace-rs~ ,ab Rsrvve Coz ~ vssh 49,
ssTURDxT jan 10 STA va s.sss = - eess - 49,. -
TIIESIAY Al 5. so A ~ on WEDNESDAY a. ? n, % ~
csy a, / 80 /. IA. .sl % 3ATn1p4f al we Mn~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09

Tho Rotten sponge Pads. horrible Metal son.c e'ass
q. Finger PADS aui murdsroas Wire mpsna H ~
6S3 Broadway which soss cores sss~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
THE STATE OF TRADE.
HAVANA EXCHANGE
DOMESTIC MARKETS

HAvAyA Jam 2-BIrhssgs quess The Uut ss~s 20 davs
suusoey. S003l premium: London. l22elzi ptss's~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
MARRIED.

HAMnoND-CRAsrO-Os Thur-ts, Jsa g. 10 - Jsns useks4he
kesros. Church Harlem BY Rev Peck Rev sasss pssta
Rutherford Park. j. Emma Loss tasgh q
M r. Crasto Of One hundred andsusaaosA o.. n l.
LRAREY-PANNING-In Brootn Jas rssdsaoe u stes
parents Norman Sesver d. d.. ThsaAs Learsy
Miss Jesue Farming
sCHLRY-KBEP-Jsa g. By James Ludlow. D.. q ~
Collegiate Chsrch Judge Schsy Of savannah Georgia y
Emms Keep widow Of the late Henry Keep Of AS o
Al Notices Of Marriages mxst be iRdorssd wilA M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09

Dec 81 . ID 20 NJ long 50 w. Msasro iss~ Rs '.ae''s
baltimore.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-10
THE DECAY In TRADES INIONIsM
IN NEW YORK.
From the New York Times, Dec. 5.

From the New York Times, Dec. D.
There has been a great falling off in the
number and power of the unions. For ex-
ample, in 1873, these associations returned
total membership of 1850 men; this
year they only report 81, 765 members, a
falling off which can not be attributed to
any decrease in the number Of wOrkingmen
in the city. Indeed, to 60 into particulars,
il is found that one or two associations
have dropped out of existence, and not
few trades, which are VIGOROUSLY flourish
ing, report a greatly diminished member
ship in their societies. 4 careful and
painstaking examination of the whole sub
ject gives as a result the large number of
46, 6,620 workmen outside of trades unions,
more than 1000 above the total number
returned as belonging to trade societies in
1873.
The reason for the apparent decay of
trade organizations is not far to seek. They
rapidly grew strong and aggressive. They
assumed to dictate terms that were often
preposterous and-eVen to the minds of the
members-unjust and arrogant. The lead
ers, especially when their Society was
large, grew self-important and consequent
tial; they dictated terms to employees
and employers, and earned a very
comfortable living at the expense Of
hard-wOrking men who went to
work at the bidding of these new masters.
Bad leadership has had more to do with
the decay of Trades Unions than all other
causes combined.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-10
Condensed TeIegrnms

Great Britain has officially notified Wash
ington that she will send commission to
the centennial.
JnO. W. Garrett was yesterday reelected
President Of the Baltimore and Ohio for
the seventeenth time.
The Presbyterian Church and Chapel al
Bridgeport, Conn.,, were burned yesterday
Loss $4,000.
The Great Republic with the Templar
pilgrims, passed Memphis yesterday.
Five thousand bags Of coffee for Chicago
arrived in Boston yesterday from Rio.
Columbus, o., enjoyed State Temper
ance Convention yesterday.
The custOm-honse at Ottawa, Canada.
was burned yesterday morning with all its
documents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yaskida Kigonari left San
Francisco yesterday for Washington. Mr..
Whats-his-name is the new minister from
Japan.
A switchman at Indianapolis had both
legs cut off yesterday and died in few
hours.