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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-14
THE GRAND ARMY OF TIE REPUBLIC.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL RNCANPMESr
AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. By GEN. DEyENs-
VISIT OF GEMS. SHERMAN AND PATTERSON TO
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE
HARRISBURG, May 13.-The National Encamp-
ment OF the Grand Army OF the Republic assembled IN
the Opera House at Ii o'clock this morning. Com
mandernC Chief Charles Devens r, took the chair, and
upon doing congratulated those present on the an
nual reassembing OF the Order and invited the other
officers TO take their seats. The chaplau-n-chief the
Rev A. Woodbury. then addressed the Throne OF Grace
asking bless those TO bind them together
as one man, in amty and peace, and 10 direct them
ever in the paths OF right FOR their country and rghte
business to gain Heavens richest reward.
The Commander-in-Chiet then rose and formally ad
dressed the representatives OF the Grand Army present
He spoke the National Encampment as one conceived
solely for the purpose Of providing social in
tercourse, and OF cementing those who had stood
side by side in the perlls or battle by
the bonds OF friendship in private life. The Grand
Army has other purposes than these no objects
which il would hesitate any moment 10 reveal for the
scrutiny OF the whole country The orator proceeded in
this strain for half hour indicating the right OF the
survivors OF the late TO meet IN these social re-
unions aud concluded by invoking his comrades present
10 devote them selves the cultivation Of fraterna
feeling charity, and loyalty in the broadcast sense that
the example Of the Grand Army OF the Kepuoe isgas
during late achieved i'm pershabe glory Tor the
country As the body secret Organization they SAT
with closed doors, ana ther proGeeulnss 3 Cou.Se'
we're nor intended for general publication The even
ing session was held in the Senate Chamber.
The banquet at LOchie Hotel tonight, while not
so large "a that OF last evening Is still regarded as sue
cess This morning Gems. Sherman and Patterson. ac-
companied by Gov. Hirtranft, visited the Senate and
House Representatives and they were formally re-
clved recess being taken by each body in order 10
enable and Representatives 70 be introduced to
the distinguished visitors 1t Is notable fact that Gen
sherman's reception OF the most cordial he
has ever received the citizens, generally yyiuR with
each other in doing him honor while the veteran chief
n nara al an
The principal military present here yesterday left
on the trains at noon to-day.
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TIE ARKANSAS STRUGGLE.

TWO MORE Observation-Disclosures FEELING RUNNING
HIGH-CTIzENs MOVING OUT OF THE CITY.
LITTLE Rock, May 13.-Alth0ugh this was what
the 0elIgerents call quiet day. there were Two skr
mishes In the streets resulting in the woundng OF two
nOncombatants. These latter in more danger dur
ing such brawls than the combatan:s themselves. The
partisan feeling high and outrages are constantly
beng committed. There is a strong tendency through
out the State towards anarchy. All residents OF this
city able do their families 70 places
Of safety Each day intensites the bitter feeling on
both sides
NO OFFICIAL DISPATCHES RECEIVED AT WASHING
TON-BELIEF THAT THE QUESTION WILL BIZ DE-
CIDED TO-DAY.
WASHINGTON, May l3.-Up to very late hour
tonight dispatches had been received by the Govern
ment from Arkansas. containing any important inf0r
nation whatever hut private kilograms received here
tonight ssy that there quorum Of the Legislature
in both houses, and that the Government would be
called upon for protection I ia believed here that the
matter will be settled far the General Government
concerned, tomorrow.
THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE oRGANIzED-A QUORUM
PRESENT.
LITTLE Rock, May t3.-The Legislature met
to-day, quorum being present in both houses Nothing
was done except to effect organization, appoint COM
mittee TO communicate with Baxter, and adjourn till
D. m.
The Legislature tonight appointed Joint committee
pare resolutions send to the President in refer
the present difficulties. Tne House passed
resolution calling on Baxter TO know whether or not
Brooks had complied with the proposition Of Baxter TO
vacate the State and the Legislature TO set
tie the present trouble.
BAKERS PosIrIoN-wHAr HE PROPOSES TO Do
HIS MILITARY FORCE SUPERIOR TO THAT OF
BROOKS.
ST. LOUIS, May ia special from Little
Rock TO The Ecening Despatch says:
In an interview with Baxter to-day ne stated that IN
the Of the Legislature recognizing him as Cover
nor which he had doubt, he would advise Presi-
Grant OF its action and ask that the United states
aut horties compel BROOKS the state House Ii
the President comply, and Brooks refuse, he
would take the building by force, or II the
President should delav and still permit the troops here
TO interfere they have been doing he would protect
himself Bakers forces have ali the advantage in point
OF and artillery They received last night two Par,
rot guns from Texas, with plenty OF prepared
ammunition. These guns being put In position
to-day. Baxter also received several new companies
last NJ ht, and a large supply OF AMMUNITION The
Federal forces have agreed that hereafter they VIII not
interfere with either party ontsde the limits or the
part OF the city Hereafter neither men
supplies will be permitted 10 enter tho BROOKS quar-
tiers without fight.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON. "wednesday. May

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May -, 1874
The District OF Columbia Investigating Committee
remained In session with closed doors several hours 70
day nquring into safe burglary the District At
torueys Office Among the witnesses examined were
Columbus Alexander, a leading memoralist; W. W. De-
maine j. W Clarvoe, Chief Of Detectives IN the city
A. b. Williams. and Thomas shepherd The committee
reticent, and positively refuse 10 disclose tnc
OF the testimony but Il Is said the developments
ultimately show that the burglary had more con
necuon with the District Investigation thah was Seei
ally supposed.
An argument made before the Committee on war
Claims to-day favor OF paying the citizens OF Fred
erck, Maryland, sOOOOO reimbursement for contriDu
ton OF the same sum levied upon the citizens by the
Confederates during the rebellion. This IS asked
for not legal grounds but as an act OF grace IN vie
of the LOYALTY OF the citizens OF Frederick the fact
mat the time the COneGerates entered the city the
Maryland troops were absent lighting In the Union
army
The bill reported by Mr.. West from the Senate Com
mittee Railroads proposes grant to Daniel p Hol
land hs associates the right Of through public
lands for the construction OF railroad from the present
teriInus OF the Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Mobile
Railroad, on the Apalacncoa River, 10 the Guy OF
MOBILE, Ala. VITA branches TO Pensacola ana %.
Augustine, Fla The b reserves to Congress tue rsht
TO Tx the rates OF tariff FOR troops, war materials ana
United states mails.
The House Committee on Expenditures in the Depart
ment Justice, which has been investigating the eI
penses Of the United States Courts the Western Dis
trct of Arkansas, concluded their labors today The
Committee VIII ptobaDy report recommending Tue CoA
sOndatOn OF the Western and Eastern Districts. las
meets with the appreciation OF the Atorney-GeneraL
Senator Davis read to the Senate to-day very ably
speech in favor Of reimbursng the State OF
Virginia for losses during the The present IS
unfortunate session for the pressure or claim IKE
this. but Mr. Davis made the most OF bn case, and As
speech viii attract much attention.
The bill reported by Mr. Thurman from the Commit
tee Private Land Claims proposes TO extend for two
years from the st day OF June the time allowed By
the Of June 8 1872 FOR the redemption OF lands held
by the United states under the several acts leyyns
direct taxes
Tue President has signed the act TO enable the secre
tary War carry the Of April % for the relief
Of the sufferers by the Overlooking Of the Mississippi
River.
FOR Regular Ror Of Coag-eorai Proceeding, sohd Page
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MR.. scuURz's LECTURE ENGAGEMENTS.

The Franklin Literary Society has Concluded
with the Hon. Carl schurz by which he -
70 lecture in Brooklyn early in the Fan. MI sehurs
will select q fresh theme ana 'ns wiz De MS nrss
n.ar,,ca on the lecture platform in either NewYork
o. prooklvn next season. The Franklin Literary
socety was organized 10 1854, and incorporated oy
sn.cial act OF the Legislature in Is69 IL |"
one of the oldest debating societies in Brook
I'm and has about 50 members-lawyers., ner-
aRhants clerks ana mechaulcs-who meet on hohuv
evenings at their rooms IN MOataguest, opposite tho
,hee meetings are debates upon social. political his
toT,ca and literary topics selected two WEEKS IN adj
VANCE The soeIety already deserves well OF thr people
NJ RrookIVn ani the fact that Mr.. Scnurl WILL lecture
mnlcr 10 auspices MI iDercass az poslali.s,
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THE MORMON QUESTION.

THE RECORD OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on
THE SEATING OF MORMON DELEGATEs-THE CASES
OF DELEGATES BERNHEIzER AND HOOPER-THE
CANNON INVESTIGATION TO BIZ PRESSED.
by TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUSE.I
WAsHINGTON, May l3.-The effort to Dust Delegate
Cannon on account of his alleged practice of polyg
amy sets members to looking into the record Of the
action Of the House in reference to other delegates
from Utah. The first delegate was nan named
Bernheizer. who held the place from the time the
Territory was organized IN 1850 until 1861. He was
known 10 be a poiygamSt, and there was at one
time talk OF expellng HIM, but the matter never
went a. far a. a reference to a committee Brig
ham Young was Governor OF Utah, under appoint
ment by President Fillmore for the first six years
OF Bernheizers term, and while the chief polyg-
knist was thus Endorsed by the Government. the
House could not consistently object 20 his repre-
sentative. So Bernheizer was not disturbed He
~ sueeeced ~ Hsc.s-. BL0 Ts:..cd attsT GIG
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FOREIGN NOTES.

The troubles between the mill-owners and
the yorkmen at ST. John, y. b., 20 be drawing ~
close The offer 10 meet the operatives half way
Dorman B. Eaton, the Chairman of the Civil
Service Commission has received letter dated London,
April 90 from john Bright, VINO says; ." The working
OF our civil service has met with general approval and
after the experience OF years, IL woui be- I'M
possible back the old system. The present plan
IS one which felt be Just TO all classes, and 10
calculated TO supply more capable men for the various
departments OF the public service. You are doubtless
aware that appointments with us are. TO Large extent.
OF perma nent character No changes In persons en-
ployed In Government Offices in the customs, excise,
pos,-ofces. and telegraph departments take place
change OF Government, and thus avoid o
Of disturbance aud corruption, which would be opened
the contrary plan adopted In these days when "a
much is done by the Governments and when so many
persons employed by them, II seems Absolutely ne
cessary take precautions against the selection OF '
competent ana against the corruption when uhe1
the purest Administrations Is always menacihg esn
Your proposed reform great undertaking. nope
the good OF your people will enable you 70 oo
plete AL the friends OF your country ~ 0'"'i n@
lions will congratulate You on your success
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WALL-ST. RUMORS.
A DECLINE FOLLOWED BY A REACTroY-THE CANADA
SOUTHERN LITIGATION.

A DRCLI me FOLLOWED BY A REACTrON-THB CANADA
SOUTHERN LITIGATION
revival of the stereotyped rumor that Com
modore Vanderbilt had thrown from his carriage
and injured renewed reports Of trouble II foreign ex
change house, Senator LOgans opinion that the new FL
nance bill involved contraction u the extent Of 10000
coo and permitted free banking only in aud the
renewed reports OF trouble in the Canada Southern
caused a further depression in the Stock market
Yesterday and an uneasy feeling among those
who were CARRYING stocks The relating to Com
modore Vanderbilt Of cOuse groundless, and moth
ing could be learned rejecting upon the stability OF the
exchange house in question: and finally came the an
nouncement OF the prospective settlement Of the Can
ada Southern litigation. There a reaction, but the
feeling for time was decidedly bearsh and the de-
cline ranged from II per cent along the general list
Outside OF the stock market it announced that the
Canada Southern suit had discontinued, and that
settlement would probably be effected to-day.
MessrS McHenrv and Barlow are still making up the
Erie and Atlantic Great Western combination. Tho
English accountants who have been engaged 10 ex-
anime the Erie books and papers have arrived, ana Will
begin work almost Immediately
Il is reported that offers have been made by foreign
capitalists to take 100000 OF the Lake shore sec
ond mortgage bonds. and that prominent sOckhodcr
was unwilling TO sell more than s30O0,oOo.
lease OF part OF the property OF the spring Noun
tain Coal Company 10 the Lehigh Valley Railroad Com
many from Jlne 1874. till December 1884, signed
Yesterday in Philadelphia The Lehigh Valley Company
are TO pay without any condition reservation per
cent upon the capital stock, IN semiannual payments
The snrins Mountain Company also receive one
half OF any profit realized from the business IN OF
DER cent, ia each aud every year when madetho rail
road company agreeing charge for transporta
any higher rate than paid by other corporations in
the region.
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LIBERAL REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE.

LARGE MEETING OF NETWORK LIBERAL REPUBLl-
CANS AT ALBANIA UNANIMOUS EAPkEsoIoN IN
FAVOR OF MAINTAINING THE ORGANIZATION.
ALBANY, Nav 13.-At o'clock precisely, the
large assemblage Of Liberals at the Deavan House was
called TO order by Gen. COchrane, and on notion COL
Charles Hughes OF Washington County was made
Chairman and the Hon. Alfred Waggsian, secretary
On calling the roll, So gentlemen answered 10
their names representing 90 counties Letters were
then read from seventeen gentlemen representing as
many additional counties. The object OF the meeuhs
was thereupon stated to be to consider what action It
NAV DE thought best to recommend 10 tthe
consideration OF the Liberal State Commit
roe in reference 10 the general elections
Of the current year II appeared from the letters read
that the unanimous opinon OF the Liberal masses IN the
counties was in favor of maintaining the Liberal organ
,a,ion intact and Of calling Liberal State Convention
A long and continuous debate then ensued upon tue
-osolntions which we're subsequently adopted MADE
nm on statements OF the Liberals In the various couh
nos OF opinions Of localities, representing tue nature Oh
iberal action In ths future.
There was no diversity OF opinion on these SUBJECTS
EXPRESSED either by letter or speaker ana the ultimate
massage of the resolutions was by UNANIMOUS Noe'
The first resolution opposed by COL benl' n A.
willis OF New York. and II a. follows:
B,sgtr,d That the Liberal Republicans VIII, In the
future az IA the past keep their organization lhtac
The following is the second resolution oheredD Nv Gen
Iohn Cochrane and amended by Cot Hughes:
B,solred That ii the sense Of this meeting that,
,r,h,ut intending PREJUDICE Its policy or action a
,,te Convention be held az such time and place the
State Commute. shall determine aud that the eau
should invite cooperation from all honest men or bodies
"A men IN the state who honesty aud purity IN the
Government state and National
The meeting then. At half pat II o'clock adjourned
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THE CANADA PACIFIC RAILWAY.
STATEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT SCHEME BY TIN
PREMIER


PREMIER.
OTTAWA, Canada, May BIN Parliament
last night Mr.. Mackenzie moved the Pacific Railway
resolutions. lie remarked that the scheme OF the lata
Government was impracticabe, and had 10 be aban-
doned The terms OF union with British Columbia re-
du.red that the railway should be built and the present
Government would endeavor carry out tho spirit II
not the letter OF the agreement H commented upon
the undertaking 20 build intercoonnl railway
very much shorter road-and characterized great
error the proposal 10 build tho Pacific Railway IN IL
years The undertaking a great one and wDdid re-
quire about millions year. in addition to the frs,
COST 10 keep ii in running order. IN his Slr1a speech
he had referred to possibility OF combined rail and
water ne and said that he believed such would bays
to be adopted. No serious engineering difficulties had
been found between Lake NplssinS and Lake Npegon,
and not very great physical difficulties between Do
gon amt Fort Garry The greatest din ;dues would De
Assuming that the road must be built By tho Govern
ment, and not IA a commercial undertaking. ne pro-
ceedrd TO develop the Government scheme The Gov
does not at present purpose 10 buid me eastern
section IL would 20 soon a. possible with tho
Between 600 and 700 miles Of water could be made
of between Red River and Fort EimJnton. whence q
railroad would have 10 be extended westward. Tao
probable termination OF the line in Bri.sh Columbia
would be Butte Inlet but that would depend surveys
vet to be made. The Pembna branch wouid also be
constructed &C once. He described the
which railways. which lie characterized as similar 10
i'm other countries. II was clear that 60 90
and 10000 acres mile would not secure the
cent rmaranty addtSTai on line which ne could noe
name but the InterCOOnia Railway would cost about
$4,000 per mile. He thought it better that the work
should be gwen TO several companies rather than TO
one The Georgian Bay branch would nc about - S.
miles long. The Government proposed TO obtain
authority connect the trunk lines built, or 10 DO
built with this branch, so TO form continuous line
from TO west.
Several took part in the discussion, and the
resolutions were adopted.
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connected with any bank note company or WIN any
parties TO the present controversy before the Com
mIttee.
PREPAYMENT OF POSTAGE ON PRINTED MATTER.
The opposition of a large portion Of the press OF
the country, and especially of the country papers
will probably prevent the passage of the bill reqnl-
ing the prepayment of postage on all printed mat
ter which has been prepared by the House Commit
tee on Post-Ofices and Post Roads. This measure
has been strongly urged upon Congress for hong
time by the Postmaster-General, who sees IN IL q
means of increasing the revenues of his Department
by the collecting of postage TO a large amount on
newspapers which ia now lost through the careless
ness of postmasters who do not enforce prepayment
from subscribers. The Committee have NOT fnly
matured the bill but il will probably provide for
prepayment by the pound, that publishers VIII
not be required to stamp each separate paper OF
package
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LAUNCH OF THE STEAMSHIP CITY OF
TOXIC.

CHESTER, Penn, May 13-This town was
bronged with strangers to-day witness the launch OF
the Pacific Mail Steamship COmpany's new steamship,
the CITY Of Toxic. Al the regular trains were crowded
with passengers and the river in front OF Mr.. John
Roachs iron shpbuding yard was covered with steam
boats and tugs from Philadelphia, loaded with people
Every point OF observation along the river was
thronged. At 1918 a. the vessel moved and gided
gracefully along the ways amid the cheers of the spec
tators AS the hull touched the water the event was
hailed with a salute from battery on the wharf and
music from bands the excursion boats. The City Of
Toxic is TO fitted out here entire, unlike the City Of
Picking which was tOwed 70 Ney-YOrk to receive her
boilers and machinery. The City OF Toxic is OF $500
tons burden Her extreme length 423 feet by As feet
breadth of D-an and she is 50 feet inches deep ne
tween the OF the keel ana spar deck She has four
decks and water-tlgAt compartments. She Will
accommodate $50 cabin passengers and 1000 Storage
passengers and her coal Dunkers will carry 1900 tons
In all other respects she IL similar vessel TO the CITY Of
Peking ana is built OF material OF the quality
used the construction OF that vessel. She Will be
furnished with all the latest improvements in steam
navigation aud her accommodations tor passengers will
be unsurpassed. The vessel chrisiened by Miss
Lulu Wlcknam. dau .nJer OF the Hon. W II. Wckham OF
York She assisted by Miss Louisa shepard VI
Oakland Cal
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OKLAHOMA TERRITORY.
AN ARGUMENT N FAVOR OF ITS ORGANIZATION
NOVEL ILLUSTRATION Of THE wRoNGs OF THE
RED MAN.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE


fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE Tribune
WASHINGTON, May l3.-Col. Boudnot spoke IN fa-
vor of organizing tie Territory Of Oklahoma, before
the House Committee on Territories today In the
Introduction To his speech he said a few days ago
took my seat in the gallery of the House of Repre-
seuaives of the United states Of America attracted
by the discussion Of the Indian question IN the
Greatest if not the most orderly, Legislative body in
the world. Learned statesmen and eloquent orators
were giving their views upon the subject, and
discoursing Of the wrongs and the rights and
the interests of the Indian race Looking toward
the Speakers desk saw, in the position once Oc-
cupied by Clay. Macon, and a Banks, a distin-
guished representative OF the lately enfranchised
African race. \ cOored man, but yesterday slave
was presiding over the deliberations Of the
representatives of proud States, and direct
ing the discussion upon the rights and IN
terests of the Indian, the original owner of all their
country. and always as free rs the birds Of his
mountains and plains. | observed in this spectacle
how perfectly the African enjoyed his newborn
rights and privileges but what a commentary
upon the doctrine Of equality and civil rights.
Everybody seems TO be invested with the legacy OF
equal rights in this Land Of the free aud home of
the brave except the original owner of the coUn-
try He alone, is an alien in the land Of his birth"
He quoted from the treaties of 1856 with the
civilized tribes, 10 show that the legislation pro-
posed Lad been socmnly consented 10 already by the
Indians to be affected by jt.
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NAVAL NNDTR2

WASHINGTON, May ia Lieut.. Commander
E. :. keyser Is ordered to the Roanoke; Legt H. g. o
Colby, 10 temporary duty IN the Bureau Of Navigation
Master james X Cogswel, TO the Tcouderoga Passed
Assistant Pdymaster :. d. HurJut to the Relief; As
sisant PaymAsier William " Barry TO the receiving
snip vermont Lieut.. j V Wddham IS detached from
the Torpedo Station and ordered 10 the Powhatan ;
Lieut.. Francis NJ Cove, rom the Powha;an and placed
waiting orders Lent William NJ Mayer from the
Powhatan and ordered to tine Vermont; Master r. III
Einng. rom the Powhaiau and granted leave: Passed
Assistant Payma-'er j. q. Barton. rom the Relief and
ordered r"tIle accU.uts, Passed Assistant Engineer
Ge1rg" -. Greene. from duty cOnurcted win the
N.~-Ia.- sure. anu f....- - Ta.IIIs Wg.ls