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A GUERRILLA WAR.

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The Illinois legislature has fooled away
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THE REPUBLICAN FILLIBUsTERs.
From the Mound City journal.
The political situation of the general as
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-11


1t is understood that the President will take
no further action i'll the affairs of Arkansas. he
being influenced by the recent expression of the
House against governmental interference
Hon. Geo. G. Wright United States Senator
from Iowa, announces that he will not be can
didate for reelection. He has determined to
withdraw altogether from the political arena
and resume the practice of his profession-the
legal.
Howard Knowles has been appointed Collec-
tor for the Fifth District of Illinois, vice R. III.
Whiting, elected to Congress, and ex-Congress-
man Ransier (coloreD has been appointed Col
lector for the Second District of South Carolina.
The President has nominated to the Senate
Hon. Godlove S. Orth, of Indiana, for Minister
to Austria.
The 10th of March has been set apart by
Gov. Garland, of Arkansas as day of thanks
giving to the Almighty for the action of Con-
gress in adopting the Poland report.
The Tiitnn-Beecher Trial.
FoRTY-FIRsr DAY.--The examination of wit
nesses for the defense was commenced by the
introduction of Mr.. Edward J. Ovington, in
whose house Mrs. Tilton took refuge upon leav-
ing her husbands domicile, and where she has
ever since remained. He testified that during
her stay at his house Mrs. Tilton has conducted
herself properly, receiving calls from bit few
people. Upon cross-examination, the witness
stated that Plymouth Church had paid him sew
eral hundred dollars for the board and clothing
OF Mrs. Tilton and her children, and that he
expected more from the same source A Mr..
Holiness who was President of the Young Mems
Christian Association at Wineted, Connecticut,
at the time Tilton lectured there several wears
ago, swore to having called at Mr.. Tiltons room
previous to his lecture and found young lady
there who was not fully dressed, and Tilton
lying upon the bed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-11
POStage-Stamp History.

Now that stamp gathering is such g.
widespread recreation, it will be OF In
terest to many to learn that the second
postage-stamp issued in the United States
was engraved by Thomas Chubbuck, who
was in Brattleboro, VT, from 1916 to
1848, while his invalid wife was under
going treatment at a water cure there, and
had an Office directly over the postofice,
by which he became intimate with F. n.
Palmer, the Postmaster. At that time,
it cost cents to send a letter, and pre-
payment was optional. Postmasters'
salaries, moreover, were graded, as they
are now, to some extent, by the amount
taken III at the Office, and the Postmaster
at New York, thinking that the people
would be more apt to prepay their post
age if they could do so by means of
stamps, had some struck off at his
own expense. One of these reached the
Brattleboro postoffice, and the plan COM
mended itself to Mr. Palmer's Judgment,
who determined to increase the revenues
Of his office, if possible, by the same
means. Accordingly he employed Mr..
Chubbuck to prepare a copperplate for
him, containing eight stamps, and had
500 printed. They were printed in
black ink upon buff paper, and were of
about the same dimensions as those now
in use. The design was very simple,
consisting of an octagonal center, differ
ing from the border in the direction of
the tinting lines. The center contained
the initials of the Postmaster, "E. n.
p" in fac-simile of his handwriting
above it was "Brattleboro," below
l." Five Cents, and on the sides "P. O."
Before the issue of 500 stamps was used
up the government began to publish
postage stamps and the destruction was
ordered, both of the stamps on hand and
the dies. Hence has happened the ex-
IRENE rarity of the stamps, which has
led some to doubt their existence.
Mr.. Chubbuck had single sheet Of the
stamps in his book of samples of his
work for a number of years, but finally
sold them about two years ago to New
Haven gentleman, who gave him dollar
apiece for them, leaving the engraver
chuckling over his bargain. Meeting
the gentleman some time after, Mr..
Chubbuck learned that he had sold the
stamps for $40 apiece, "but the man [
sold them to, =" said he, got 800 apiece
for them" This gentleman wrote an
account of the stamps, which was pub
lshed, without Mr.. Chubbucks knowl-
edge, in an English postal magazine,
with woodcut of the stamps. In con-
sequence of this publication Mr.. Club
buck has received numerous letters in
curing about the stamps, and offering
generous prices for copies of them, one
man being willing to give $500 for the
original plate, if obtainable. The plate,
however, has been destroyed, and the
stamps are never met with except in the
album of some philatilist who has been
fortunate enough to secure a copy of the
rare curiosity. -Sprinafetd (NoSS.) Re
publican.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-11

Harbor, the Deficiency, and the Legislative, Execu-
tive and Judicial Appropriation bills were consd-
cred in committee of the whole, the House amend
ments concurred in, and the bills finally passed.
The House bill appropriating $740, 40y to pay the
awards made by the Southern Claims Commission
was passed by vote of SO to 10: The bill for the
equalization of bounties lost being laid on
the table-3O to 24-on motion of Sprague The
House bill to pay the awards for Quartermaster or
commlssary stores furnished or taken during the
war passed "A number of other bills were passed
including one granting pensions to widows and
children, dependent mothers and fathers or orphan
brothers and sisters of those soldiers who were
murdered by glerrillas in Central Missouri in 1864
The Senate brought it's session to close with
out any formal or informal speeches. When the
hour OF II arrived, Mr.. Wilson simply declared the
Senate adjourned.
Ho,1ss-The reports of the conference committees
on all the appropriation bills were agreed to, and
the measures passed. Randall sent to the Clerks
desk, and had read, letter from Hale of New
York, recognizing the Ajustce done to j. Young
Brown, OF Kentucky, by the resolution of censure
adopted on his (Hales) motion, and suggested
that there should come from the other side
a motion to expunge the resolution of censure
Butler (Masso rose and said: "Here is my response
to at"-(send1ng up resolution to gvethe clerks
to committees two months pay from the 4th of
March which was adopted). Negley remarked that
such conduct was unworthy of Butler Dawes sug-
gested that Brown was on the floor, and could pnt
the House in position to expunge the resolution of
censure. Todd remarked that Brown had been
asked whether he had any explanation to make
Of his-language, and he said that he stood by his
words. Randall then withdrew the matter
....Scores of bills of a doubtful character
were rushed through during the last hours of the
session. AT 10 o'clock, Speaker Blaine brought
down his gavel and said that he closed six
tinuous years service Speaker, and would thank
both sides Of the House for the support given him.
and would declare the Forty-third Congress adj
journed without day. Upon conclusion of the
Speakers address, he greeted with immense ap-
plause by the members on both sides, which con-
tlnued some minutes. Thus ends the Forty
third Congress.
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Butler and POIand---A Pleasant Dia-
lOgUe.

During the night session Messrs.
Poland and Butler were discussing pri-
vately upon the floor which measure, the
Arkansas report or the Force bill, ought
to take precedence, when Gen. Butler
said, "I don't believe you have any de-
sire or intention to get your resolution
upon Arkansas before the House." To
that Judge Poland replied you have
no right to say that. What evidence
have you?"
Gen. Butler" None, perhaps, but I
believe it. %
Judge Poland eel don't believe that
you believe what you say you believe"
Gen. Butler do believe it.
Judge Poland-'sI believe that you
are id liar"
Gen. Butler My courage, sir, has
never been impeached. [ am quite able
to resent an accusation like that. You
had better be careful.
Judge Poland don't think [ have
great courage, but I have quite enough
for this occasion. Not much is needed.
At this point the two men parted, and,
as Judge Poland turned around, Mr..
Lamar, of Mississippi, who stood at his
elbow, remarked that he thought that
Judge Poland might have needed some
assistance, and intimated that he was
ready to render it. Mr.. Poland thanked
Mr.. Lamar very cordially Washilad=
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MoNpAY, March 8.-Mr. CLAYTON Submitted a
FINANCE AND TRADE.

Weekly Review of the Chicago Market.
FINANCE
Nothing new to note in financial circles
The demand for favors is not urgent, but the
indications are favorable for frmer market.
Interest rates, SOLO per cent, according to
security offered. Bonds firm and steady at
116@0116A for U. S. 5-2Os of 'G2 and 1890
1899 for 5-20s of IS; 10-4Os, 11315@113M.
U. S. currency 6's 1183501185g. Latest gold
quotations-New York, 114I1s; Chicago, 1890
1141S.
BREADSTUFFS.
The following were the receipts and ship
ments for the week, as compared with the same
time last year:
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ReceintS.


The movement in the grain markets was
rather light during the past week, the only
cereal which attracted any particular attention
being spring wheat, the other markets ruling
comparatively quiet. Local spectators were
the principal operators the orders received from
interior points and other markets being very
light. During the greater part of the week
spring wheat was firm, several financially strong
operators bulling the market and aided by
favorable advices from Liverpool and more en-
couraging New York reports, they succeeded in
establishing an advance Of 115Q12c per bu.
Shorts were alarmed and anxious to pro-
vide for their contracts. However,
the market has again been weak,
and values receded to inside prices
The decline was due partially to less
favorable advices, and the increasing
stock in store, the receipts last week being
about 1874, 600 bu in excess of the shipments.
The main reason for the weakness was the alb
sence of the bull " movement spectators
showing but little confidence in the future of
the trade, and allowing values to gradual
ly recede. Corn, OATS rye and barley
were dull and easy throughout the
offerings, although not particularly large, being
in excess Of the demand. Receipts invariably
in excess of shipments. The outlook for the
future of the grain trade is very uncertain, and
spectators are more than usually cautious in
trading, showing a disposition to hold off and
await future developments.
The following were the current quotations at
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-11

for cheese and prices under light stocks
were firm at 1516(018c for good to prime West
ern. Cider was quiet at about 5000 for choice
sweet Cranberries closed with sleight inn
provement in the demand, at $9.50011.50 for
good to choice cultivated Choice sound dried
peas sold readily at S200@220 for choice
green, and $1.900200 for marrowfat. Eggs
were scarce and prices very irregular; closed
at 35c for fresh, and 1211a0022c for common to
choice picked Feathers steady at 48(6052c for
live geese; 25(d30c for coarse turkey, and5c for
chicken. Apples met with a fair inquiry at
S250(03.O0 per brl for good to choice in lots,
and retail sales were made at $3.50. Hides
8(0812c for heavy sailed, sc for light do and
l0(Gl1c for kip. Hops remain quiet at 33(040c
for good to choice new. Hay was firm and
prices ruled 50c0$1.00 per ton higher; closed
Sl8.00@19.00 for No. 1 timothy. Poultry
was in good demand with only a moderate
supply on the market; prices were higher;
closed at 14(015c per ID for turkeys, 12013c for
chickens, and 8@1Oc for geese. Potatoes I'M
der light offerings were firm and higher; closed
at Rl.05@1.15 for peachblows and 95c@S1.00
for early rose. Tallow was firm at sac per ID
for cake and $40 for solid. Vegetables remain
steady at So. 75G1425 for red onions, and $3.50
(04.75 for choice yellow turnips firm at 80c(0
Sl.0O for rutabaga; celery 50065c, and cab
bage 75c(0$100. Veal sold at 4010c for COM
mon to choice.
CoOPERAGE, LUMBER AND WOOL.
The demand was fair. but the offerings were
considerably larger and prices were a shade
easier; the market closed at $1.0O for pork
barrels, and $1.30 for lard tierces, and at ST. 300
2.2O for whisky barrels. Lumber quiet and
steady fencing, $12.00@13.OO; common
boards, $11.0001200. Wool was quiet and
unchanged; tub washed, 48(055c; fine and
medium fleece, 45Q148c; and fine to medium
unwashed, 3O033c according to quality.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-11

A FATHER in Avoca, who has six pretty
daughters, carries in limited amount of
wood for each stove Sunday night, and
then locks up the wood-house. The
worthy Avocan says he'd have to adopt
wood saving as an avocation if he tried
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-11

The effects of the recent severe frost
were most felt in Scotland, where the
death rate in Glasgow rose to the ex-
traordinary proportion Of 81 per 1000,
or, as the local papers calculate, of
"a almost three times the proper av
erage of the year, which may be taken
at %.
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ForeiPr.

London dispatch states that John Mitchell
is utterly Frustrated, and has frequent fainting
fits. It is thought that he will be compelled to
withdraw from the election contest in Tipperary
The steamer Gottenburg has been wrecked on
one of the Fourneaux Islands, in Bass Strait
between Van Diemans Land and Australia She
had on board IS passengers and a crew of 49,
Of these only persons are known to be saved.
Three boats filed with passengers and crew are
yet to be heard from.
Advices from Buenos Ayres state that the
palace of the Catholic Archbishop of that city
was sacked and the homes of the Jesuits set
on fire.
John Mitchell has again been nominated for
Parliament from Tipperary.
A London telegram states that several cases
Of insanity have resulted from the revival meet
ings of Messrs Moody and Sankey the Ameri-
can evangelists.
There are rumors of another war in India
The famine in Asia Minor has decimated some
districts to the extent of two-fths of their pop
ulation.
Fighting still continues in Cuba.
The convention between Spain and the United
States for the settlement of the Virginius affair
has been signed.
The Alfonsists and Carlists are exchanging
prisoners.
A dispatch from st. Johns, Newfoundland
states that the bodies Of over forty persons who
died there during the past winter have been
temporarily inferred in the snow which lies in
such immense quantities in the cemeteries as
to prevent the opening of the graves.