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From Hon. Henry Wilson T'ice President:
You have done good work. This story of
the heroic conduct of fugitives of oppression,
and Of the devotion Of their friends, will be
read with deep interest, especially by the old
friends of the slave in the stern struggle through
which We have passed. | hope your labors will
be rewarded by grateful public.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-09-17

From Horace Greeley:
For most of the years have lived, the escape
of fugitives from slavery, and their efforts to
battle the human and other bloodhounds who
tracked them, formed the romance of American
History That romance is now ended, and our
grandchildren will hardly believe its leading
incidents except on irresistible testimony.
rejoice that you are collecting and presenting
that testimony, and heartily wish you great
success.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-09-17

Orders received for Printing from all PARTS of the
Country, and PROMPTLY attended to.
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From Hon. Charles Sumner:
The Underground Railroad has performed it,
part, but it must always be remembered CRATE
fully, as one Of the peculiar institutions OF ou
country. | cannot think of it without a throb
bling heart.
You do we'll to commemo crate those assoc
ated with it by service or by benefit-the sa
yiours and the saved.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-09-17

From Gen. o. o. Howard:
You could not prepare a work that would af-
ford more instruction and interest to me than a
detailed history of the operations of the so
called underground Railroad am delighted
at the examination | have been permitted to
give the proof, and think thousands will rise up
to call you blessed for your faithful record of our
'Iegalized crime"
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-09-17

From John g. Whittier:
The book is more interesting than any romance.
1t will be of permanent value to the historian of
the country during the anti slavery struggle.
/ cheertuUy commend 1T to the public taror.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-09-17

" 4 Repository Of Fashion, Pleasure, and II
SirUctigV
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From Hon. Henry c.. Carey:
Mr.. Stills work appears to ME to be one of
great interest, and most heartily ante in re
commencing 1t to the public attention.
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Button-Hole Worker.

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rarJ, practical xii! AMI Urtl.;s. vl.l.I,.t.
strength ana durobttri5 ornuai.I 4 Ions
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New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-09-17

From VIM. II. Fairness, d. d.:
Having read this record Of "THE UNDER
GROUND RAILROAD" l can only say that it is a
work of extraordinary interest and Of great catue
as an illustration Of the terrible despo,ism,
which little while ago reigned over us all, and
which is now (thank heaven y no more.
, 1874-01-02

recognition Of the church. a crowd Was in at
teudance. Nobody was disappointed On the
reading Of the articles the question was put dis
tinctly to DR.. JefIerics, whether he believed that
baptism Was prerequisite to the communion.
He declined to answer the question With the
question and tue declination came the confusion.
4 pastor Of one Of the Brooklyn churches. well
known in Boston, took the Lead He demanded
4 categorical answer, yes or no, to the qnes-
ton whether baptism must precsde the COM
nunion, A persnnal encounter followed. The
pastor undertook to state pirate conversations.
DR.. Jef1eries replied BY euDplementing the con
versation referred to. The pastor had said tha:
there could be no revival in q Baptist
church long as the Devil Of oncn
Communion was in it. - he would to God
that everr Open communionist would Leave
his church. for not one Was worth shucks.
The pastor denied having used any such
language, and the lilo Was banded back and forth.
The pastor waa ordered to take his seat. and, on
Ills refusal to do 30, the Council voted that ho
should subslde. The audience Became excited
to white heat. Men and women got up on to
tho benches, hissed. and followed, g Put him
out!" "Put him out OF the denomination :.
with other encouraging cries. JeherIcs refused
to yield the point denied tho right OF the Coun-
ell to put the auest;1u declared he was as sound
Baptist as be lad oeeu for twenty-hV vea1s
but If being Baptist waa brutality to all who
differed from him 3; il the Test OF soundness WIS
subReryiency to bigoted man, who proposed to
make himself Pope, then he should decline the
new departure. The thing aimmercd down;
hands wore shaken; the Church Vas recognized,
and break avoided.
, 1874-01-02

Mr.. Srnal1ey writes from London as follows,
concerning the state Of Mr.. Motley's health
and his literary 1abors: "Mr. Motley has again
been in London for o week, on his return from
his round Of visits in the north of England and
Scotland His health Is by no means 80 COM
rletely restored as he aud his physicians hoped
sud expected. He is better. but still far from
well. Tho nervous disorder from which le snf-
fcrs is not, says Sir William Gull, paralysis, nor
nal features 1t is rnther, to use lis phrase, q
super-e1citation OF tho nerves rather than pa
ruiypis, and is due, no doubt, to such causes rs
sometimes produce the OF ler malady. Ever since
M1. Motley was driven from the Ministry IN cir
cumstanccs which presume even the President
now regrets, he has suffered in the way proud
aud sensitive mcE always suffer under an ind!g-
pity Il has worn on him. UninteEmitted lit
erary toll, though q relief in many ways; has
helped to impair bis strength. On his last look,
John OF Daruoyeld, Which will be out IN q lev
days. AIr, Motley has spent 81 much labor in
proportion as on the rest Of the series OF great
Eusto7cal works Of which it forms part It
will prove, believe. no unworthy companion to
it's predecessors. But. though be will not admit
it, Mr. Motley has undoubtedly worked
too hard. He eays he does not think he ever
did more than his fair share. There are some Of
US who would not have cared to exchange With
him. though busy in exactinG professions, and
though Mr. Motley might always have led: had
he chosen, lite OF elegant leisure. Mentally,
there is no s,su OF any injury. Tie doctors, as
. precaution, forbid their patient TO indulge IN
hard study. But there is just the came clear
ness and and activity of mind as ever. This
week Alr. Motley has gone down into DorHetsh re
on visit to his Jaug hter. He returns in ten
days or 20 to London. and will shortly after 50
to Cannes for The winter
, 1874-01-02

The TichboTnc Cnsc--Dr. hcncnfy and
the Judges.

London Correspondence .Seu Fork Times.
DR.. koucaly's spccch-the greatest outrage on
all the decencics Of judicial procedure known IN
our timc-lB still going on. He il like tho man
vino found his Irisop.cell eyary day becoming
smaller aud small lleF. The issues Of the case ara
gradually being closed upon hlm, and, in despair,
Le daslics wildly against tho Limits OF lnexorabso
fact within which he ia confined. II there had
been apy doubt bcfore as to the chal acte. of the
claimant the Luio episode must have removed
it, Iuo has been ordered into cilstofy by the
Judges on o charge Of perjury, having been
shown to DO q convict lately released from
that lis evidence. 80 far as It tells IN favor
OF tho claimant, las been dismissed from
the case. But whcso it tells against him 1t re-
mails for not ouly did luio pretend to reco5'
Mae the claimant as the Roger WHO had been
saved from the Bella when he was steward OF tue
Osprey. but the caimallt WAS stated to have rec.
ocuizcd Luic. So the two must staud or fall
together. II Iuie's story s al lie, the claim
ant must have known 1t. Lule's evidence az to
tho lutcryiew with the claimant was very dis
tinct and positive On this point. Lie sad the
latter recognized him at oncc, and asked. How
do YOU do. LuIc ?" This was evidence produced
with the clainsat's sanction, in bis own behalf.
aud tins interview tooE place IN the presence Of
in court be used to sit beside tile claim
ant, and thov chntted together in.
most fricndl; manner In private. also, they
seem to have been OH familiar relns ; but since
I.rie's later HISTORY h24 boon exposed, the
clni1na,t has cut him dead. But it is too late.
As to D.. Kencaly's attacks on the Bench, and
on the counsel on the other side, they are al~
together indecent aud inoxcusabe. The ad-
rnlnistratlou OF justice would be brought to q
standstil It similar practices we're adopted by
other counsel He ran4bIee On from one point
to another, darts off with all sorts of irrelevant
a1grcssions, accuses the Judges OF being insolens
aud unfair If they venture to lnterpose remark.
and aings about wild charges of corruption,
forgery, and perjury, in the most reckless
rnanuer The jury have felt bound more
than once to express their sympathy with
the Bench, and their own indignation Vt
tie ecandalous waste Of time. It ls suggested
that Dr.. Kenealy, being now hopeless Of q YER
, 1874-01-02

day are named Adjuah boys are named Cudje.
The choice Of names being thus very limited,
nicknames are much in vogue. So d fat man
born on Monday is not called simply Cudie, bnt
Cudjo kutumsu.
An appalling custom Of these natives is their
habit OF rawnlns their SONS and daughters and
wives. with vary much the came Indifference aa
that with which German student would Pledge
his watch. i woman who has been pledged be-
comes the absolute slave Of the person to whom
she is pawned. When pledged person dies the
body Is fastened 10 tho bough OF q tree. high in
the air, beyond The reach OF animas. The native
tribes believe in the Immortality OF the soul, but
they think the dead ono cannot commence his
wanderings to the eternal realms uatil his mortal
remains have been consigned to earth. For this
reason the relatives make every effort to redeem
the body OF 3 pa"nod person as soon - possible
after death. The Fentees rejoice in the posses-
sion Of two deyils-Abousam, *ho presides over
the souls Of the wicked in tho nc1t world, and
sasabousam, = large, red-colored, longhairod
devil. who rules on earth. The latter resides IN
the deep ravine Of q gloomy forest, and near
gigantic mulberry TREE.
The mortality among the children on the Gold
Coast is very great This is partly due to the
sudden changes in temperature. and partly to
the curly loss OF milk BY mothers. who, in lien
thereof. ncorish their children with liquid
caite'l lauki. which is very apt to ca1se iutia1n-
NATION Of tie bowels.
, 1874-01-02
A COMING INVESTIGATION.
Enploym mc1t of Public Servants and
Money for Private Interests.

Money for Private Interests
Washington Dispatch to The .steo }'ork Herald.
vid,ng help at the White House having called
for Investigation. which is to receive the serious
attention Of Congress, By resolution calling
for information from the Secretary OF War, t
will first be inquired by what authority enlisted
men, wtose Eames are on the rolls Of tho army.
public will want to know who IS responsible for
this violation OF Official integrity, noe to cay
Of the Law. It may be asked, with some lerti-
nenco. whether men have been employed
ger to cook, and from that OF house sos-
want to barber, who draw their pay, ranking ns
ScrGeants and az high as Captain. nnnor has
it that, when these former we're placed in the
Executive Mansion, they we're ranked as pri-
yates bus, the par not being sufficient. in their
o;1l estimation and that OF their employer, they
we're promoted BY the Secretary Of War, on the
recommendation OF thoir employer, to be-
ocrgeants 20 as thus to be enabled to draw in
creased pay for their important and useful cali
ings. And in the case Of the cook. as every
one knows, no sccond-class hotel here can Sc
cure the Services Of good French or German
cook ut 3 rate Of wages less than from 5101
to St75 Fer month. OF course, tho pay
Of Sergeant would mover meet the re-
quircn,onls OF the august fcnctiora1y who
performs the dolicato task Of catering to tho re-
fined and sensitive epicurean palates Of tho
'Ja0aNe royotc, and so it is said this individual
must be appointed to tho rank Of Captain, with
Fay proper, 30 as to be ennbled to manage his
'Jtutts. rotls, aud pattsse1ie.''
Tho Secretary OF War will have ample opportu-
nifty to explain these unhaudsome ttavesiies Of
the Wat god, which Gun o1.ly he considerably re-
garded by very liberal adaptation of tho
memorable saying, d Pence hath her victories
not less renowned than war;" companion
evil to this existed for somo time in the
army during tho early part Of the war, where
by Ulcers who were allowed ratons aud pay
loz servants whom they mover employed, hut
, 1874-01-02

One OF the most exciting religious assemblies
that has gathered within quarter OF century
was held in BROOKLYN last week. have secn
exciting political gather1nnss, in IAmmaoy Hall
among the roughs of the city. but never saw
anything that in intensity Of feeling exceeded
vas to be reorganized aud numbered among
the sisterhood Of the Brooklyn churches. THO
church was all night. The Articles OF Faltn
which standard vas that adopted hy the New
Hampkhire churches many years ago: NOT
go the pastor. DR.. Jet1cries, OF Cincinnati
was called to the new charge. and accepted
the eame. He IVES supposed to be hnctured
with De 1eayen Of Open Communion. Il was
known that this question would come up at the
, 1874-01-02

dict, is anxious to provoke the Court into put
ting him to silence, 80 that it may be said that
his case was not properly heard ont to the end !;
but should think the Doctors temperament
and character supply sufficient explanation;
he has worked himself up into state Of mind
in which he hardly knows what he ia eayiug.
Some years ago he was imprisoned for having,
in it OF ungnTernable fury. beaten one OF bis
children within All inch Of its life. The main
tcuance Of professional honor aud discipline at
Court. and Dr. Kepealy's bencller viii probably
have something to say to hum when the trial is
, 1874-01-02

depressed Like the others, he hopes to make
up his losses when the Sea is smooth again. he
Las been lying falow recently, albeit he is pre-
pariug fof q campaign after the New Yenr.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-11-14
RESIGNATION Of Mr.. X. A. Bray.

During the most difficult period. financial
~ and otherwise, that the metropolitan Po'
lice has passed through Mr.. Il. A. Bray filed
the position OF treasurer. and yesterday re-
signed the office; it is also stated that he
has. or soon will. return his commission as
member of the board. Thoughtless men
have occasionally carelessly spoken i'll of
him, but such remarks must have come
from the tongue only. Mr.. Bray's abilities
to fill the position Of treasurer are un.
doubted. bu! his powers have been over.
taxed by extraordinary circumstances
during his term of office. Indeed, few men
would have stood the test as he did. When
taxpayers would not settle with the city
the police treasury was necessarily empty,
but on severa! occasions Mr.. Bray succeed
ed in obtaining funds without great sacri.
fee. How he did this he never chose to
explain to every person he met. for he is a
gentleman Of few words. He has been
faithful and prompt officer. and the board
yesterday, finding his books in proper
order, cancelled his bond. The board is
thus deprived Of an active and efficient
officer. Mr. Bray intends to take Il months
recreation, visiting relatives and passing
his holiday to the best advantage.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-11-14
AnluSelnentse

Tho Poor Gentleman" and "Soion
Shingle." with Mr.. John K. Owens in lead
ing characters. drew full house at the
Varieties Theatre last night. Nothing bet.
tor than these comedy performances can be
asked for in the way Of entertainment. At
the matinee to-day will be played "Eyery.
body's Friend" and in the evening paul
Pry' and "Forty Winks." when Mr.. Owens
will for a time make his last appearance.
The Academy Of Music is still running
"Chris and Lena" with Farron and Baker
in their epecialties. Same bill for matinee.
At the St. Charles Theatre is Miss Dolly
Bidwell AZ star. She appears to-day Is
Leah in the drama Of that name.
Z. Il. Browns Dramatic Company is AT
the Globe. The attraction is "Trip Van
Wiukle."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-11-14
NEW ORLEANS SATURDAY,
Acting Police superintendent.

The resignation Of Genera! Baldey left
the position Of vice president Of the board
vacant. consequently the office Of acting
Superintendent without an incumbent. The
board was decidedly fortunate in choosing
Judge E. Y. Leclere for the vice presidency.
He is a creole, born and raised in New Or
leans. and has an unspotted record. In the
eighth ward he is something like father,
though still young, to hundreds Of his con-
stituents. who believe him to be all that
makes a man. He gave full satisfaction to
residents of the Third District when he pre-
sided over the recorders court, and people
generally regretted his loss when his term
Of office expired. Ouly few weeks ago he
accepted position on the Board of Police
Commissioners, and the election yesterday
places him at the Superintendent's desk.
Tha. he is competen. to perform the duties
of that position his many friends feel cer-
tain. Much is expected OF him, and we
think that he will not disappoint them.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-11-14

The Disaster to tho Steamship 81. Louis.
We learn from the New York Herald. of
the sixteenth. that the British steamship
St. Louis. Captain Reid, which left New
Orleans on the twenty-eighth Of October.
for Liverpool. with cargo Of 5000 bales OF
cotton, $50 tons Of oil cake, and other mer.
chandise. met with serious calamity. On
che third instant, at six O'Clock. in the
morning. when the vessel was 300 miles
northeast Of Cape Florida, fire and smoke
were discovered issuing from the hold in
the forward part of the vessel. Every
effort was made to subdue the flames. and
after four hours unsuccessfu! labor it was
found to be gaining headway. 1t was
blowing a strong and increasing gale
from northeast at the time, when Captain
Reid determined to keep away before the
wind. and make for the nearest port, and
save the lives of those on board and the
ship if possible. The wind continued to
increase in velocity. and worked into q
perfect hurricane. It moderated on the
evening OF the third. about six O'Clock.
when the vessels course was shaped for
Savannah. arriving of Tybee at } A. NJ. on
the fifth.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-11-14
Pay OF COrOners.

The act 'to reduce the expenses Of hold.
ing inquests in the. parish Of Orleans. and
to provide for the payment Of salaries to
the coroners Of the parish Of Orleans" was
evidently framed wisely and in the interests
Of economy and reform. 1t has now be.
come law. and its provisions fix the salary
OF the coroner Of the Second and Third Dis.
tricts at 5000 per annum and that Of the
coroner for the First, Fourth. Fifth and
Sixth Districts at $1,000 per year. To many
these amounts appear large. but they are
insignificant beside the fees now regularly
paid by the city. as shown by Council ap'
preparations made from time to time. 1t is
estimated that the new law will save to the
city, on these two Offices alone. an amount
ranging from $4,000 to $4,000 yearly.
With less killing the coroners will still be
we'll paid, while the reduction cuts off a
leakage from the city treasury which should
long ago have been stopped. This act will
meet the hearty approval Of all committed
to true reform.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-11-14
The Returning board.

Governor Kellogg has addressed the fol.
lowing communication to the members Of
the Returning Beard:
STATE % LOUISIANA
Executive Department.
New Orleans. November IL, 1874.
To the President and Members Of the Returning
Board:
GENrLEMEN-When the Senate elected
the present Returning Board, during the
session OF 1872 and 1873, l presume it was
intended that the provisions of section two
Of act No. 9S of 1872. known as the election
law, requiring the members OF the Return
ing board to be elected from all political
parties. should be complied with.
Inasmuch, however, as it is now claimed
that the party opposed to tho Republican
party during the recent election has no rep
resentative on the Returning Board, ! re-.
spectfully suggest that this party be allowed
representation on your board.
l have the honor to be your Obedient
servant.
WILLIAM p. KELLOGG.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-11-14
NEW YORK.

Hlarine.

Marine.
NEW YORK, November l3.--The SNitzer.
land encountered hurricane. which stove
in her bulwarks and boats.
Iron and Stees Trade.
A meeting of the members OF the iron and
steel trade was held to-day. A committee
was appointed to investigate the revenue
laws relative to the iron trade, anu to make
such alterations in them as may te deemed
necessary for the welfare Of business. after
which they will be submitted to Congress
for its approval.
The Billiard Tournament.
Thirty-third game. thiFty-nins ihnings
Daily 300, Daniels lSS
Thirty fourth game. forty y-One innings;
Ubassy 300, SlossOn 197.
Thirty-titth game. forty innings; Vignsu1
300, Cyrille Dion 273. This victory makes
Vignaux the winner Of the tournament and
champion Of America At the three ball
game.
Cyrille Dion. at the close Of the game
challenged Vlgnaux to play . match game
for tho championship and $1,000.
The Tilten.BeeeheR Case.
In the case Of Tilton Va. Beecher this
afte rnoon, arguments were heard by full
bench of the Brooklyn City Court on the
appeal Of the defendant from Judge Neil
sons decision denying the Defendants mo-
ton for bill Of particulars. The judges
reserve . decision. It was settled by the
court and counsel that the case should not
be tried before December.
The suit Of Judge McCue against the New
York Tribune for libel was Withdrawn from
the Supreme Court Of Brooklyn today, the
matter having been compromised.
smuggled DiaHsads.
In June last. Solomon CitsOen arrived in
this country. from Amsterdam, having in
his possession cut and uncut diamonds,
said to be worth 81 1900. lie took them to
the firm Of Rose s. Co. brokers in precious
stones, TO dispose OF, and agreed to call in a
few days. to make further arrangements,
but failing to do co. Rose 4 Go. suspected
something was wrong. and notified the
customhSuse authorities. who seized the
diamonde, az smuggled property. and
brought suit to confscate. The case came
up yesterday. and was decided in favor Q:
the government.