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New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO BRlBE GRAIN IN
SPECTORS.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 15.-There has been
considerable excitement her for the past few davs
the arrest Of r. Norton at Kentand for alleged at
tempt to brbe the Board of Gram Inspectors at Chicago
to pass No. corn as No. 1. Morton arrested on a
requstion from the Governor OF Illinois, brought here
and tried on a writ OF habeas corpus. The writ
fused by Judge VntOn and the prisoner remanded
to the custody Of COL Ray. Au appeal made to the
Supreme Court which the Judge also refused and the
prisoner was taken into custody by Col. Ray. who
started Chicago with him, going by carriage TO
Battle Ground, tnere take train the Louisville
New Albany and Chicago Railroad, fearing trouble II
ihcy took tue train here. Finding Morton gone, his
friends swOrr out q warrant charging Ray with kdndp
Ming aud SPECIAL constabes started each direction 70
attempt his capture. He Oyertaken near Battle
Ground by Pay master Kerper OF the short Line Rail
road and brought back to the city. RV Will have
preliminary examination tomorrow morning before
ESQUIRE jerks.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16

ships enter the river, and scarcely any difference
as to the duty Of the Government to undertake
the work, but when it comes TO the question
ofmethod the old quarrel breaks out afresh between
the friends Of the jetty system and those of ship
canal from point near Fort st. Philip eastward to
the gulf. The former plan has the support of some
eminent civil engineers the latter is backed by the
Engineer Bureau Of the army. The war Is not
wholly scientific one, for the ettee plan, If adopted
involves contract with its author, Capt. Eads Of
st. Louis. which would be highly profitable to all
concerned, and the canal, II dug. would make the
now worthless land at its two termni of great
value. There is money In both projects, and conse-
quently lobby supporting each. One of these will
probably be adopted this session, unless their advo
Gates by their rivalry destroy them both.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
WASHINGTON.
KING KALAKAUA RECEIVED BY THE PREsI-
DENT

KING KALAKAUA RECEIVED BY THE PRESl-
DENT.
EXCHANGE OF CoURTEsIEs tBETwEEN HIS MAJESTY
AND HIS EXCEILENCY-DETAIIs OF THE CERE-
MONIES AT THE WHITE HoUsE-THE KINGS
HEALTH IMPROVED.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The King has somewhat
recovered from his severe cold. He was early from
his couch this morning, and for some time prom
enaded in the halls of the Hotel. A little before
noon he felt so much better that he decided to
make his official call on the President, and sent one
Of his officers to inquire If the latter would receive
him. and TO name the hour. The President, through
,he Secretary of State, answered that he would be
pleased to receive the King at o'clock The Cab
met officers were then notified and requested to be
present At the hour appointed the King, accom-
pauied by one or two of his suite drove to the White
House. Secretary Fish and Col. Fred. Grant
met him at the carriage and escorted him to the
Threshold of the main entrance. Here. in accord
ance with very ancient custom among rulers
visiting each other the President stood, waiting to
welcome his royal visitor. The greeting cor
dial on both s1es but no speeches were exchanged.
The President escorted the King into one of the
reception rooms, where the Cabinet were intro
duced. Here the King was seated, the rest of the
company remaining standing. Conversation was
neither very brisk nor brilliant and the stay of the
royal visitor was very brief. The King saw a few
callers to-day, but mis- cough during the day was
still severe. Ii is probable the card reception at the
White House in his honor will be held tomorrow
MI
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
IMPROVEMENT OF THE MOUTH OF THE
MISSISSIPPI

CLAIM THAT IT is NOT A PARTY MEASURE NOR A
J0BBING sCHEME-ITs MERITS AND ITS STRENGTH
THE RIVAL PLANS BEFORE CONGRESS-
lFRoMA REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE1
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Ihe only vital feature in
the gigantic scheme of internal improvements
broached in Congress last session and much talked
Qfsince the elections as a method of reyiving the
morbund Republican party. is the opening of the
mouth of the Missssippi--and this is not a partv
measure, but a sectional measure if such a term
may be applied to a proposition which obtains the
unanimous support of the representatives of 90
large portion Of the country as the entire Valley
OF the Mississippi and those of its tributaries
AL the numerous bills for digging canals across the
country to afford cheap transportation for the grain
of the West and fat contracts to the friends of the
Administration are. If not dead so completely DOR
mant that they show not the slightest sign of life.
unless it be in the of Senator Windom's Cheap
Transportation Committee or in the columns of a
Washington newspaper which consistently favors
all proposed raids on the Treasury. The advocates
OF these canals counted on decided approval in the
PRESIDENTS Message. Failing to get this, they
are not able TO bring the projects forward
as part of the Administration pro-
gramme, and 50 lose at once the sunno,,
OF the timid men who had promised their votes In
case Grants recommendation was secured r,i not
ut all probable that single one of these cana, hills
VIII be brought to the test of the yeas and nav, in
either House this Winter nor is there any prospect
that an omnlsus bib embracing then ala scheme
which 1t Will be remembered was urged last session
will even gain favor enough to o, seriousl "a.
cussed. .,4s
The proposed opening Of the mouth of tbe Ma
sissppi TO vessels of deep draft is matter which
stands upon quite another footing 1t is almost q,
important to the country at large as would be Oh,
opening of the entrances 10 New-York Harbor i
they should become obstructed and its advocate
wi not consent to have it put in the same category
wish the jobbing Government ditch schemes. Their
IS DO difference Of opiDion as to the necessity O
opening channel tbseagh which large sea goin
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
FPANCE AND SPAIN

REPLY OF THE DUKE DECAZEs TO THE REMoN-
STRANGE FROM SPAIN IN REGARD TO THE CAR
LISTS.
PARIS Tuesday. Dec. Is, 1874.
The ambassador of Spain has received the reply
of the Duke Decazes to the last Spanish note COM
planning of breaches of neutrality. The Duke quotes
passages from the letter of Senior Ol6zaga, the
former ambassador at Paris, complImenting the
French Government on the zeal shown by its
officials in watching the frontier, and saye these
letters were written at the very time when tue
Spanish Government charges that the Prefect oi
Pau connived at the entrance of Don Carlos into
SPAIN lie concludes with assurances that the Gov
ernment and people of France concur in desiring
the welfare of Spain.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.

TWENTY VOTES TAKEN BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY
COMMITTEE WITHOUT COMING TO ANY AGREE
MENT-1HE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A BILL
PROVIDING FOR EQUAL BUT SEPARATE ACCOM-
MoDAToNs FOR TIE COLORED PEOPLE
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON. Dec. 15-Ihe Civil Rights bill was
again made the subject Of consideration by the Ju-
dietary Committee of the House to-day, and about
twenty votes were taken. rhe subcommittee,
MesSrs. Poland. Butler. and White, reported bill
embracing the views IF the latter gentleman,
namely. that the colored race should be furnished
with equal accommodations in schools. churches.
steamboats,, railroads, &C. but that the accOmmoda-
tons should be separate from the whites No refer
ence whatever was made To cemeteries, but q
penalty of $500 was attached, to be recovered
by the person bringing suit. for Noncompliance
with the law. Mr.. Frye moved to amend by
substituting the Senate bill. The motion was lost,
the vote being as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Frye,
Ward, Wilson. and Cessna. Nays-Messrs. Butler,
Poland, Tremain, White, Eldndge, Potter, and
Finck. A dozen other propositions to the same
effect were made, but there was a fair division
among the Republicans, and the Democrats held
the balance of power. 1t is very clear that no
agreement can be reached in the Committee, and
the Civil Rights bl at least so far as this Congress
is concerned, may be set down as dead, unless the
House takes it from the hands of the Committee.
As the Committee, during the last session. sus-
tained by the House. there can be little hope that
any change has taken place The Committee will
resume the subject tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
THE CUBAN INsURRECTION.

AN ATTACK BY INSURGENTS On FORT CAsCoRRo
HAVANA, Dec. 15.-On the morning of Nov.
30 body OF 100 insurgents attempted to take Fort Cas-
corro while the main body, $50 or 900 strong awaited
the result the outskirts OF the village hidden in the
thickca. The attacking party surprised the guard ana
succeeded penetrating to the interior of the fort but
was Immediately driven out. The insnrgent commander
was killed ithin the fort. and others killed and
wounded in their flight The surprise having failed, the
whoe bodv of the insurgents made a general attack
hut were repulsed and retreated from the yicuty Of
the fOrf with increased loss in killed and wounded
The Spanish fo ces in the RemedOus District tho ID
and Sd OF December dispersed 40 rebel hOrsemen and
small force Of infantry.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16

ss,oOo.OOQ Of the s65 bonds and the Board.of Audit
certificates, authorized and guaranteed by an oct
of Congress last year; they aggregate Slh74Z.oW,,
The difference between the interest the Uni'ed
States will have to pay on the S1SOOo,OO0 OF four
per cent bonds and the amount they are
entitled to receive on the debts taken
in exchange therefor il stated to be $500 900 per an
mum. and this amount is to be PLEDGED and lnVeS.e
as q sinking fund for the payment of the prlnclpa,
The bill Is accompanied by preamble which cites
the Constitution and report made by the House use
Judiciary Committee last session, to show that tne
United States liable for these debts, contracIeu
through their delegated representatives.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
AFFAIPS IN MEXICO.

RAILROAD sUBvENrON-QUIEr RESTORED IN TEPIC
SUPPRESSION OF RELIGIOUS ORDER DE-
CREED.
MEXICO, Dec 9.-The Congressional Com
mittce which has had the matter under consideration
has reported in favor of subvention Of $4,000 per mile
to the Tehuaniepec Railroad Company.
Tepic has been completely paeded and the author
ilies have been reinstatod in Office.
The OF the religious order OF "Sisters Of
Charity has been decreed by Congress by vote OF 3
against
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
JAY COOKE CO.'S CASE AGAIN IN COURT

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15.-fn the United
States Circuit Court to-day. before Judge Cadwaader
in the case Of Gibson and others against the Trustee and
the Committee OF Creditors of the estate Of Jaw Cooke
g. Co.. the ordered by the Court last Wednes
day was begun The plaintiffs bill was so amended
as to pray decree Of account The affidavit OF the
trustee was presented, denying that he possessed
controlled jorty OF the stock II the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company tnat he was in cUusOn with that
corporation relieve the Dankrupts from any liability
upon their subscriptions to stock that thar cOrp0
ration was bankrupt, Mr.. Andrews of New-YOrk. of
counsel for the PLAINTIFF argued that the Court had
eluitab Jurisdiction under the second section Of the
Bankrupt law to grant the relief prayed for.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
RAILROAD REORGANIZATION.

The Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
officials are considering the question OF reorganlzng the
road bus no specially detailed plan has been submitted.
They expect that carly meeting of the bondholders
will be held in London and that, for the fore
closure having been taken tho road Will be bought in
by the bOudbOers and reOrgdnized on the basis OF s
actual value the bulk OF the bonds are held in
London proceedings will all emanate from that CITY,
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16

port of the liabilities claimed against the State; pro-
vided however that no adjustment Of said alleged ia
bilities part thereof or arrangement ior the
payment OF sDy sum In discharge thereof, shhi "a !,
binding on the State nnless and until ratineo
by the General Assembly. The Commissioners are re,
qured report their action TO the Governor, VINO sna
communicate the same 20 tho General Assembly. Ihe
bill will probably pass the House after the recess "hch
lakea place Dee. T.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
CRIME IN ALABAMA.

MONTGOMERY, Dee. 15.-About daylight this
morning two negroes went to the store of Matt Strauss
on the outskirts of the city, awakened him, and killed
him with coupling iron. One stabbed another
yesterday Tom Jones, negro, has been seneneoo 70
be hanged Jan. 0, Tor marderiBg another negro Ia
quarrel over "a quarter OF o dollar.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
ELECTION IN WATERFOWL, NY.

WATERFOWL, Dec. 15.-Gen. Bradley Wins
low QRepublcap) was elected Mayor here to-day. and
h. ID. Adsit (Democrat) Chamberlain. The Republicans
elect three the four Supervisors, gain OF one
and the Democrats elect three out Of four Aldermen
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
THE rREEpMEN,s SAVINGS BANK.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec, 15.-The House of
Representatives in Columbia to-day adopted concur
rent resolution, peionins Congress to make an appro
pratiou 10 indemnify depositors In the Freedmen's
Savings Bank " ho were led to deposit money there by
the belief that the Federal Government would DO
responsible for its safe keeping.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
CONGRESSIONAL CONTEST IN ALABAMA.

MONTGOMERY, Dec. 15.-Mr. Rapier, the de-
feated candidate Congress In this district has served
notice Of contest upon Major Williams. the Congress-
maneect Tue legations OF Rapier are numerous aud
general. including charges Of fraud. violence. &c.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
THE LOUISIANA ELECTION FRAUDS.

NEw-ORLEANs, Dec. 15.-The Returning
Board Is the charge of fraud and doctored
returns John Douglass and Col George sOuie experts
testify to aud changes In the returns from st.
Helena and SABINE Parishes.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-16
THE SUPPLY OF CURRENCY GETTING LOW.

STATEMENT OF SECRETARY BRIsTOw BEFORE THE
BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE OF TIE
HOUsE-THE GOVERNMENT OUGHT TO PRINT ITS
OWN PAPER MONEY-vIEws OF TIE SECRETARY
TO DE SUBMITTED IN WRITING
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Secretary Bristow was
before The Banking ard Currency Committee to-day
for conference on the subject of his recommends
ton to Congress regarding the printing of the cur
reney He advocated the same ideas that were set
forth in his annual report. namely, that the Govern
ment ought to print its paper money
as well as coin it's gold and silver. He
said that as principle he was opposed to the
Government entering into competition with its
citizens. and that he went into Office opposed
to the theory Of maintaining the Treasury Printing
Bureau. but he was satisfied that the Bureau is
well managed and the principle correct. However
he did not want to urge his views on the Commit
tee He was Indifferent as to the course Congress
might pursue. and would carry out the law what
ever it might be. He said, however that the sub
ect ought to be decided at once in order that the
supply of currency might be increased. He had
been notified by Treasurer Spinner that the new
currency was getting very low, and that more
ought to be furnished at once. The Secretary said
he had refrained from letting new contracts until
he could ascertain the desire Of Congress. He was
ayerse to making any statement to the Committee
and preferred o submit his views on all questions in
writing The Committee requested him 10 do 40 in
tins case, aud IN short time the Secretary will
address an Official letter to the Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-19
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.

YorE
traffic to-day The demand fo' beefiu washington Mar.
fair for good sO but dull M soR91 i .a"Oa 10 i r
natives Saa9 good to prime CO. at lO0lc and extra at
Mfcm Cows-Rcccips all sold by Mccabe at $50
$50 each and the marss 5sgSr n, tn. demand
and the tendency Of prices IS upward Inc o 'e
STEEP Asp Ct Te 81 Sheep yers quiet an
%eaE VIII do1avsS nssDcy snHo fom e
eco %s from ss qs &: sas ss es Of P fancy o''''
Hum; Eliot ED y 49, s,s s. ,1 nj q q s s.
State o. .hesp 80 b. 81 s % and Is Canal. & lS d.
p a s ma $50 SsG 5 S 5 Ks aTias nS 81
t64c ld7 DO so 10, 69 l7d do 6ia d. at Tel and %
A. for .qgherer' St Fsristhst we're 2e ears '5s
cOrn.ei
% As s57y @ he s!. E. @ s5s 81
sn. 40. @ the same n1 Tss rs' sc the co@ncn
reelected 9uye being afraid to Io 20, good
Of sales 800 he1d OHIO steer. RANGING 20 20
as6 s2a, 25o head Illinois steers ronging from 70 i9so d.
los a. IS 1854 6O i25 ranging from 81 2
70 t2 d. e SgTS 49, 30 re sG'i Sss State steers
iS~ 800 s :, IS s. g head missouri averaging liz at
py TsTs S.as 400 , sfss n'1 o9
s S , ~, s s,e Sn S week nc1 was s
M Ss Pe viii the sa. ., the rev oS 5 81 'aesi ia
sac. yvS oo &c" Ohio "o isn .drrS o IS 81 53e
- % 300 head Michigan sheeo Tann. iIol ~ a. "a 5a
- 122 ,oo,, -. . eoo Ia
far his week 1920 head against 6oOO head
last week II. moderately acye al 20
50 Mich hcg 50 75Qs7 for iorkeEs o. oOd$o or
heavy hogs $500
WATBgrowS. Mass. Aug lS.-BREP CArTLr-Receipt liz
besa supplies being light at Brighton produced sete et on
c market the best grades Including snyhns really OF hne
a. ah,y sold advance @ sim STOCK we're gnshange
good obtained Western sales OF choice al
40 $3.50 so; 20 j00Sl0; G 1uaty, - oOGs9
second quality 20 20 81 80 third quality, s5deb
LAxB-heceipis S3l6 bead there we're nearly
900 sheep sni lambs the merke this week than lat bel
e ssppy ss sheep lots at s20$3 20
escni extra, 80 5UdS6; spring lambs Gl4G7l4c. Y 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-19
The STATE OF TRADE.
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LoyDoy Aug ls-l2:30 p m-unei State. Tenory bonds,
lO31 Railway shares 30la; DO, Preferred A. Newiork
Central. VI
LyxRPooL Aug lS-i2:30 m-Cot,on quiet and unchanged
Mildlirg Upands, S46sst Miaing Orleans sSaosLi sales
Ia bales. including 1000 speculation and EXPORT s on he
basis Mtng upilnis nong below Low Midlins deliverable
l8t The Of u eat o the past three days nave
been 20 900 quarters including 1000 American 49,.
LONDON, Aug 1S-2:3O m.-hne itsilyay shares 3O'+
Aug 1890 m-tolon-Sales on the OASIS OF
Nidng Uplands nothing Low Mdng deliverable october ana
November ct sgd Red Western spring Wheat yO4IOoS ceniai
Red Winter Wheat lOiQl0iS = GENITAL Corn 33 quarter;
Peas A5 quarter for Canadian BseonLong Cesr Mddes ooI
pcp,.: Short Clear Middles. So y TsIow 80 Pcwt
Aug 1873 The rats oil discount IN tne open
market months bills 32 cent which Is per cent
Bank England Paris dispatches quote kenes al oo
90c. - - L., o GOO
bales American. M, ~.,o. ~,
LosDos 1874 m.-Rrie RaSa7 shares, 3Oiad3Os The
amount bullion Withdrawn the Bank England on balance
to-day IN Rtl,0OO. an.
Lospos Aug 1875 m-Pars dispatches quote Rens at 63t
Toe 90 ,-.. IA, ooa D.,
the issue Of 1862 ,,.
Upand nothing below GOOD Ordinary deliverable sepenber al
sales OF shipments Of the basis oil aiiIihg Up
lands nothing below Good or.ns 1854 Yarns and fabrics at
Manchester a dull but not qnotabl, lower -, -. ,
LospoS, Aug lS-5 m.-RelAed Petroleum, S't Q9d y gallon
lS-byening-Spiis TupentDe opened AZ u
25 3 y ewt and clVsei at24 i9G2Jl PcsL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-19
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

AIBAsr Aue ls-Whest dull lower; demand hight nothing
done quiet, Corn dull S0dSle Western Mixed Oats
low Gecung sales Western and car NO
New 10th Ole small lot No. New Western. Oh &c
Nothing doing In Barlersr Malt
B,ItIxoRK 1S-Coo1 shade 1889 for Low Md
dpgs qBe unchanged dull at 81 100
Choice AMBER 81 33d$l SO or Good to Prime Rel Corn
92d33o Tor White southern; s2dS3 for Yellow do
nominaly iSdJOc Son.heni
a Mred 43G50c for White Western Rye quiet and
sOds5c. Hay dull sl6afls Provisions
Nest. Hans l67dl7e Lard quiet
Western Steady 25d26e
Ole Good Coffee Il Is ad2Oe for Coed TO Prime
Petroleum di and Unchanged saea WHISKY steady 81 81 W
small business
BUFFALO lS-Lke and rail imports for the last "a hours
Plour 57S bh Wheat 29i 1927 bush Corn 295COI bush
Oa,s 800 bush Canal shpnentsWhsa 963IO bush ton
n 654 Rail erpors-Whest, 81 2i7 bush; Corn $3.50
hush 81 300 bush Canal PIeghs du Wheat Bel Corn oc
srnns 80 d6 so Baiers IS 75A7 So sprg SO 10
al rs; White 81 25 Wheat buyers aud sellers apart
sale, bush No. Green Bav Sprng 81 90 small lot, ned
Winter 81 Corn dull sales Of 10000 bush Of No Misi
We.n lots at 722d73e 0ats da sales Of 3OOOO oasn
eio lots, 4S. Rye nomin. at 90c Barley AnHoA
Al sOdSl 30 Western. FL 05dSl as. Balsnoe unchanged
CHIcAso ls.-FoBr anet unchanged wheat 10 iat
and lower at IL 06dSl OH Tor No. spnns ~
81 OIL = for No. DO spot al Oh August sou -sf sep
pse. higher, No. Me. sd654c, spot 60 td August
G5 September. Rejected 81 Osr lvaneed N far delnsnd
and 37s.c No 36i-c. September 80 70 October
Rye quiet bot 72d73c for Ma Barley dull ana loser
s0G92e for No spnns sroi &c. sePtsmeef
rht holders frm prices higher Gales at 81 Io spot sSZ o9
syg s7 September; Sld 90d&l6 s5 seller al The year Liri
Nv. demand l5 ,sSt " Ssasabss RaA Au urn and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-19


week 2sS bales do. week LOT bales
bales The hop trade continues excited IN spots
before remarked the pick too close upon Us for suys
for by the drain The following
4, MONT the weekly circular Of Emnet W ellis:
MAREErThe speculative chng noticed In ou last has
Of the been on
Soc being paid holding of having
much Od changed hands
The result OF the early last were
would advise this DOT 10
hsdbg as from indications early pe's will be
from ali the favorable for the crop
with the slight hi sections Of Oneida
crop lSi4 received this by
Smith Gysn, raised 10 Oneida County and II fair sample
crop will be satisfactory sold Aessrs Quan Nolan
Of Albany, n T.. on private terms
EsGLAsD-LosDos Aug l-EIreme fmnes characerIes our
trade with strong tendency TO further advance values Inc
the hands Of planters withheld ron the bo,s
the supplied from merchants specuaiOr stocks Upon
the there aud Wead
the bulk Of plantations are In
which the has promise
the applies Mid Kent fesrIngs and
olds fm al the advance
GEkAASYTh latest German somewhat better Those
Of the 2ls inst despodng but cooler weather aud
prospects tho ba'aan the
GseAn and Pusssn hop dht for the time all There H.
doubt deal Of m from hee s the reports IRON
spsu sesu add other places certainly more favorable OF
late London Br~ers Journal, July ~.
Pgl9gsO Ce9lIslNl bop eoules. Belgium All Holland Ie