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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
Prnssian HosfiIitics to Mon
asteries-Anxiety About Ris-
naarclx.

BERLIN, May S.---The Berlin Fed
eral Council will meet shortly to con-
slider the proposition to extend the
bill for the abolition of monasteries,
so as to include the whole Of the Ger
man Empire. Certain notifications
will be made regarding the operation
of the bin in Bavaria.
Rumors are rife of renewed ultra
montane plots to aSsassinate Bis
marck. Additional precautions have
been taken against any attempt ON
the life of the Prince. The detec-
tlves at his residence have been REIN
forced, constantly guarding his per-
son rnd watching the approaches to
his house.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
Drowned in q Post-IIoIe.

PTTTsBURa, Pa, May 10.--An ac-
cident of a peculiarly distressing cha
racter occurred about O'Clock yes
terday afternoon, at Torrents Sta
ton. 1t seems little five-year-old
son of Mr.. Keys was playing about
the premises near where some post
holes had been recently dug, and, in
its wanderings, fell into one Of them
about s incnes of water,
head foremost, and before any one
came to it's rescue life was extinct.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
Progress of the Centennial
Duillings-E Excursion ofN
". Merchants.

PHILADELPHIA, May S.-The first
column and girders of the main ex-
hibition building for the Centennial
Exposition were placed in position
to-day. Extensive preparations have
been made by the Philadelphia mer-
chants to give a handsome entertain
ment to about 100 invited guests from
New York and New England. The
reception takes place at the Belmont
Mansion, Fairmont Park, next Tues
day, land promises to bea grand affair.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
Philadelphia Military for
R0StOn.

PHILADELPHIA, May s.-The Ar
tillery Corps Washington Grays have
completed their arrangements for q
visit to Boston next month, on the
occasion of the Tooth anniversary Of
the battle of Bunker Hill. They will
leave Philadelphia on the night Of
the 18th of June, making a street pa
rade through New York on the NOR
ming of the 10th, arriving in Boston
of the 10th arriving in Boston on the
afternoon of that day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
{. THE SID SEA WdTEs.v
The ocean Giving UP tho Dead.

The Ocean Giving UP the Dead.
The news from the terrible disas-
ter at sea, where the ship e Schiller"
of the Eagle Line, went ashore with
over 400 passengers on board, near
st. Agnes, Sicily Islands,i is very mea-
gre, the latest telegram says:
LONDON, May O.Several more
bodies from the Schiller were washed
ashore at st. Mary's this morning..
Steps are being taken to recover the
valuable property from the wreck
1t is thought the treasure may posi-
bly, be saved. Lumber and boxes are
coming ashore, showing that the yes
sci is rapidly going to pieces. An Of
fetal inquiry viii be had to ascertain
the cause of the disaster.
The steamer Pommerania sailed
for Plymouth during the night for
Hamburg, without taking any OF the
survivors of the Schiller. The state
ment made by officers of the Schiller
add nothing to the particulars al
ready telegraphed. All accounts agree
that the panic which followed the
striking of the ship was heart-rend-
ing and terrible beyond description.
LONDON, May l0--l0:30 A. NJ
Fifty corpses from the Schiller have
come ashore, or been landed ut st.
Mary's alone. The dead are much
mutilated.
The English papers, speaking Of the
disaster to the Schiller, recall that at
the commencement of Great Britain
and France hostilities, the latter
power had seyenty-four line-of-bat-
tie ship and a frigate lost west of st.
Agnes, when all on board persisted.
A century earlier, little to the
south of st. Agnes, Sir Cloudsley
Shovel and 1000 men were lost al
most on the same rocks.
Mr.. Charles Kircdmeyer, Of % S.
Republican street Baltimore and bus
band Of Mrs. Lima Kirchmeyer, who
was among the passengers on board
the Inflated steamer Schiller, receiy-
ed a telegram from New York yes
terday morning from the agents Of
the vessel in response to his inquiries
respecting his wife. The telegram
briefly states Eve have heard moth
ing definite. We fear she is among
the lost
New York, May l0.-The Schil-
Ter was making her last trip as a yes
sci Of the Eagle line Of steamships
when the disaster occurred. After
the arrival Of the vessel in Hamburg
it was intended that she should pass
into the hands Of new Company
composed of the regular line whose
steamers were to run to this city. BY
the terms of the new agreement the
consolidation of the two companies,
which was ratified by stockholders
on April oath, all the property of the
Eagle passes to the new line, consist
ing of large bonded warehouse,
freight houses, &c. which cost $780,
600. Negotiations for their purchase
are impending by the Anchor Line
of steamships, the officers of which
have offered 100000 for them. This
sum has been refused by the Eagle
Co. managers. The agents of the Ea-
gle Line say that the reports that the
Company is bankrupt is false.
The Hetald says the responsibility
is hard to fix as yet, but should not
be surprised if it rested finally with
the company's orders to make quick
Atlrntic passage. Commercial ri
valry and readiness to take risks have
caused majority of the shipwrecks
Of late years.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15

RICHMOND, May 8.--Gov. Kemper
has issued requisition upon the Go
vernon of Illinois, for j. j. Mackin-
nor, Agent of the American Bond
Funding and Banking Company,
charged With leaving spurious draft
for 500 with the proprietor of the
Exchange and Ballard House in pay
ment Of his bill whilst there soIourn-
ing.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
Destructive Fire i'm Buffalo.

BUFFALO, May 7.--AtS:30 o'clock
this morning a fire broke out in the
blacksmith shop of Pratt's rolling
mill at Blackjack. The entire depart
ment was called out, and succeeded
in combining the fire to the black
smith shop and nut-works, both of
which were destroyed. The main
building, which is over three hun
bred feet long was saved. The loss
will probably not be over $50, 900, on
which there is an insurance of $780,
900.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
Four Hundred Indictments
for Bribery.

MANCHESTER N. H., May THE
grand jury of the circuit court now
in session at Amherst, yesterday,
found indictments against some four
hundred persons, republicans and
democrats in this city, Weare and
other places for bribery at the late
elections.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15

''rhe proportion Of married among
the insane is smaller than that OF the
unmarried Undoubtedly. "A man
who has to scratch around and make
q living for his wife and III children,
couldn't be insane If he wanted to
lie hasn't time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
Railroad Rates Further Re-
dueed.

CHICAGO, May S.--The j. " O. II.
X. have still further reduced rates
east. The rate to Pittsburg is now
800. The Pennsylvania railroad is
selling limited tickets 70 the same
point at reduced rates.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
Loss OF the steamship Cadiz

LONDON, May l0.--The steam
ship Cadiz has been lost near
Brest, while on q voyage
from Lisbon to the city. sixteen
persons were drowned.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
Marrow Escape ola Balloons
i&l.

BROOKLYN, May s.-The balloon
list Peduzzi who assembled in Il balloon
from the Captoline grounds a few
days ago and jumped out at the dis
lance of thirty-fivc feet from the
ground, has not returned to his drug
store. He was severely injured and
made narrow escape from death. -
The balloon was lost.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15

New YORK, May NO tidings
have yet been received of the missing
steamer Metropolis from Bermuda
1t is deemed almost certain that the
Inflated craft has foundered, and sew
enteen passengers and the crew Of
twenty-four men pave found waite
ny grave.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
Incensiiary Fire on Staten
Island.

New York, May 7.-Early this
morning an incendiary fire occurred
at Tompkinsyille, Staten Island, de-
stroying three buildings owned by j..
Bryant and two owned by w. Wan
dell. The total loss Of the buildings
and stock amount to about $50, 900
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15

Libel suits are the present wear.
The Chicago Tribune is the latest
purchaser, and an Indian agent took
the measure to sponge his character,
and prevent further shrinkage.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-15
CEeaA sfANUFACTORY
No. 4 Queen ST., HartinsbuTD.
SMOKING AND CHEWING
TOBACCOS,

ofthe best and most popular brands.
We will keep constantly on hand large
stock of Cigars, imported, and ofour own
manufacture, which we win guarantee to
be FIRST quality. Retail dealers supplied on
short notice.
In addition, we keep a complete stock
OF Pipes, Tobacco Pouches, Cigar Cases
and Holders, and every article ia The line
of ourbusiness. Give us call, and we
guarantee satisfaction.
Apls'7. POTTER j co
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Everett House
CORNER QUEEN AND BURK 4 STREETS.
VIM. Rutledge, Proprietor

This popular House has been thorough
ly renovated, and the present proprie
tor who assumed charge on the LIST
April, is now prepared to accommodate
guests in the most comfortable and sat-
isfactory manner. The House contains
"a chambers. all of which have been
handsomely furnished with new furni-
ture.
THE TABLE win be well supplied
with the best the market affords, pre-
pared by experienced cooks. Charges
moderate.
THE BAR will be supplied with n
choice variety of Pure Wines and
Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with atten-
tive Ostlers'
My old patrons and the general pub
ic are invited to give me q call.
April 7,-1y. w.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-01

The movement for the past three months has
exhibited quite Q much activity az could have
been expected. considering the falling off in the
receipts, the diminution Of the stock and leading
factors ses dastly holding above the parity OF the
Liverpool market. At the same time, however,
the offerings from those who were instructed to
close out consignments at the ruling rates have
been sufficient to keep up the movement to fair
extent, the sales in June being slightly in excess
of last wear, while the ruling rates, eeneraly nc
below the pretensions of the principal holders
have shown certain degree of correspondence,
with the course of other markets declining in the
early part of June &c, but subsequently, recover
ing &c, and closing at IA 14@l4s4 for Low Mid
ding and 152S@l51a for Mlddling; opening in
July at further falling off of I@hs. but subse-
quently hardening until the middle Of the month,
after which they suffered an unfavorable reaction
and continued to fall off until on the 31st, Low
Middline was quoted at 13013lc and Middllng at
141s@l4Lc, showing decline for the month, Of
14Ml1ac. Under reduced supplies concentrated
in few hands, and doubtful prospect for the ma
turing crop, prices have since recovered "a 4c;
Low Middling closing at 1875 @1314c and Middlng
at 149sD141ac. The sales for the quarter embraced
As, 200 bales, against 81 800 last ear.
The closing quotations compare with last year
as follows:
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SUGAR.

The result of this years sugar planting has
been satisfactory, and the year closes with
cheerful and buOyant feeling, presenting strong
contrast to the general gloom which prevailed at
the close OF last year. Such vicissitudes, how
ever, are no more than might be expected from a
crop which has presented 20 MANY vlcisstudes.
Without recurring to the earlier history of the
culture in Louisiana, it is sufficient for our prSs
ent purpose to state that in the decade from 1923
to 1888 the yield varied from 600 to 1880
hhds, with an average OF o. 1873, after which the
culture was continued with an increased energy,
and much larger investments of capital, result
ing in 1884 in crop of 900 hhds, but the next
year was disasti GUS, combination of the unla-
vorable contingencies to which the culture is
always, more or less, exposed, including an early
killing freeze, cutting down the product to 3d.
600 hhds, which was the minimum of the pre-
vious twelve years. The ensuing season was more
pLopitious but the six years, from 1886 to 1871,
presented an average of barely SO, 900 hhds, the
lowest yield being IS 900 and the highest lis, 900
Encouraged by their success planters engaged
in the culture with still more energy, and, with
favorable season. were enabled in 1912 to make
crop of 142, 900 hhds.
In 1S43 the yield fell to 100, 900 hhds, but in the
ensuing year rose to zoe, 000 In the thirty years
that have since elapsed, the culture has been on
a more extensive scale, and shown marked varia-
tons in the extent OF the product. In 1915 the
crop was only 40 0)0 hhds, but in 1917 amounted
to 240 000 After some slight changes it receded,
in Is 0, to I'll, 2O1 hhds, when it exhibited more
stricking increase rising IN 1853 to 4}9, ga hhds
After this liberal yield, as if to show the precar-
BUSINESS Of the culture, in 1854 the yield was only
,635 hhds; in 1855 1t sunk to 231, 427, and in
1855, under combination OF unfavorable in-
fluences, 1t was only 1896. Notwithstanding
this disastrous result, the planters persevered in
the cultivation, and in the ensuing yes4ewere re-
warGed with yield of 279,697 hhds. In 1858
the crop rose to 1862, 296 hhds, and in the ensuing
year to 22l,Si0, followed in 1860 by yield of
228, 1853, when we came to the memorable crop in
1861 Of 4i9,410 hhds, which is the largest on
record. The war then interrupted the cultva-
ton, and the aggregate for the ensuing eight
years was only 450, 491 hhds.
The year after the war the planters returned
to their plantations to find only ruins remaining
of their burnt sugar houses, the machinery de-
stroyed, the fences gone, and the fields wilder
ness. They, nevertheless, went to work with re-
newed energy, and in 1866 made a'crop Of $1,000
hhds. In 1870 the yield was 14i, SSl hhds, in 1871
it sunk to 1919 46, il 1872 to los, $780, and in 1873
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Total ~ 2lO,72O 172 749 5l4l4 $3.50
The exports for the year sum up 1872, 1873 bbls,
embracing 100, 225 to Atlantic ports (of which
$3.50 were to New York, and II 1893 to Philadel-
West, and - to Gulf ports, $3.50 of which
were to Mobile, 1886 to Texas, ana HOO to
Florida.
Mr. Bouchereau's estimate of IL 516S2S gal
Ions is equal to 287, 800 bbls, of which 2l0, $50
have been received at this port, and constituted
10i gallons to the hogshead Of sugar, against
81 &C last year. 50 in 1929 u 20 in 1912, II In
1s70-71, only Is in 1867 when the cane was re-
markedly rich, and 70 for many years before.
With the improvements in sugar making, the
proport on OF molasses to sugar should mater-
ally diminish, but this tendency has, to great
extent, been neutralized by the improved pro-
cesses increasing the yield Of sugar, and at the
same time by more thoroughly draining the
cane of it's saccharine properties incleasing the
yield of moIasses also. The difference between
the crop and our receipts approximately indicates
the extent of the direct shipments by to other
markets, and from the plantation landing to the
West.
WESTERN PRODUCE.
There has been a large decrease in the net
volume Of our receipts from the West, the
increase being in whisky, oil cake, (only part
from the Vest, butter coal, soap, starch and
cow peas, (mostly from the South), and the fol-
lowing minor articles, viz: Bagging, bale rope,
broom corn, nay, lime, onions, lard Oil, manu-
featured tobacco, Irvine, vinegar and glassware,
while the decrease presents much more impos-
ing list, embracing tobacco -four, corn meal,
wheat, coro, both sacked and bulk, oats, bran,
beans, pork, bacon, dry sailed meat, lard, beef,
cheese, candles, and such minor articles as
apples, dried fruit, eggs, hides, coal oil, pickles,
potatoes, beer and shot. In scrutinizing the list
of articles which show decrease, it will be
found that after passing by tobacco, which
shows very heavy falling off, it is evident that
they mostly embrace those which tho West fur
nishes directly by rail and river to Southern
localities which formerly were almost entirely
supplied from the city.
These remarks are equally applicable to the
receipts OF the two preceding years, and indi-
cate permanent diversion Of trade resulting
from the extension of railroad connections be-
tween the West and the interior South, without
a corresponding increase in the former and our
market AS we remarked last year, this is
practical question, and cannot be thoughtfuIly
considered by the Wholesale trade, and especial
ly by the dealers in Western produce, without
the conclusion that it is of vital importance for
New Orleans to make quick and cheap connec-
tons by rail with the districts which have been
the scene of this diversion, and such material
on river freight as will leave the West
ern merchants but little, il any, wharfage over
our own dealers.
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as follows
Total Supply in Bills.
1el07l 1S7l-72 1s7273 157314 1S7475
ISL ISL lx21,4S5 1,09&l24 OPT sO4 9179s2
Cleared for Transatlantic Ports
1864 $685. 10,751 % $50 12G-e
Cleared for Northern and Southern Atlaatir Ports
4476 1869 9,965 9s9i 1&4
Left for Southern Distribution
4O1, 121 152 5S4 ,045, 103 9i0I5. sCsH-j
Cleared for Gulf Foreign Ports
1928 1871 $3.50 15s077 62,136
Cleared for Gulf Domestic Ports.
s5l 544 soT,07a 406,941 2s9,ss5 2i3,2s2
Taken for City Consumption.
917ss4 692,s75 5s5,977 49S 02O 5J9,557
Average Weekly Consumption.
1862 IS sl5 ll,269 9,57 10,76S
Prices have ranged as follows:
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lew Orleans, for 10 years I:
The receipts of new crop Cotton up to Septem-
ber have heen IA follows.

This embraces 294 proper and a from Texas.
In about ten days we shall have the crop state
ment made up by the New Orleans Cotton Ex-
change under the authority Of the National Co..
ton Exchange.
With this succinct report of the general move
ment we now give the following table, which
shows the variations in the market weekly for
the wear.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-01

The following gives the general movement for
the past six years
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GENERAL QUOTATIONS.
EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS.
AMERICAN STANDARD OF CLAssIFICA ALTON.

Our first arrival Of new crop this year was on
July 18th, when Messrs. Beraud Gilbert re-
ceived by the steamer Trenton, from the Teche,
a bale from the plantation of Mr. Jas. Beraud Of
St. Landry parish. AS this was two or three
weeks earlier than was generally expected. it ex-
cited more than usual interest among brokers
and factors, the more as there could be no doubt
of it's being all of new crop, well gnned, Of good
and weighing 43s lbs. In explanation Of its early
appearance it was mentioned that although
mostly from Mr.. Beraud's plantation, it received
liberal contributions from his neighbors, who
were furnished by hi n with a remarkably early
variety OF seed, known as the '.Heriong," and
paid unusual attention to it's cultivation. few
hours after its receipt the bale was sold to Col.
W. M. Owen. at the fancy price of Csc, and forth
with forwarded by express to his friends in New
York, the right for whatever premium might be
awarded, il being reserved to the planter.
Date Of the receipts of the first bale Of new
cron cotton at Nav Qrleana for 10 Yaara
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4,2s2 1872 ss3s, 4o8 6a57,5a2 5,l154 s,49O,9o9
2O5 597 7Oe,477 65l, 52s I,O3434s LOG SIT
Exported to Caba.
1914 1874 80, 5O4 310737 1889 1878
Exported TO other Foreign Ports, mostly Cuff
191, 800 labs I67e07 16 2}6 1868
Exported to Northern Atlantic Forts.
1890 26Ig9 1895 80 462 - 700
Left for Southern Distribution.
1909 9a2 $50 1913 5 043 0j5 sl547 3251f
Shipped to Neghboring Gulf Ports.
ZOE, i75 1889 5l5 24ia 465 1,726,97a 1133 100
Taken for City and Plantation Consumption.
1900 207 3,12o27a 2,59i,557 2,osa, 499 2123.O37
The above figures will be found highly sugges-
tive. They indicate to our Western friends the
great importance or the Sou hern market, in
which we include our shipments to neighboring
Gulf ports for plantation consumption. The ex-
port trade may, and we confidently believe will,
at no distant day, assume its former proportions,
when our shipments to Great Britain was up TO
several millions. But at the present, for years
past the home demand has far absorbed the
bulk OF our supplies. L. suggests, also, the great
Importance Of the home trade to the city. The
whole OF the large amount left for Southern
distribution passes out OF the hand, OF theregu-
lar dealers, by whom it is sold In lots to suit
purchasers, either for city consumption, or TO
shippers, to planters OF to neighboring Gulf
ports.
In its movement it gives empl 1yment to a null
titu ,e of persons engaged in its handling by its
storage enhances the value OF real estate, affords
fair remuneration to the de'Iers. some OF
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MOLASSES.
The following table gives the highest and the
lowest rates in each month for round lots on the
lavaa
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FLOUR.

FLOUR.
The following table shows the receipts of flour
here and clearances from this port during the
year 1S74-75:
16E-15. BBIS-
stock on hand September 1, 1874. 587f0
Received since ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s64 242
9179s2
Aota! supply ----
Cleared for Transatla pOrts------ 12653
Cleared for Atlantic ports. 1864
On hand Sept. l, 1sT5-. 1858
Left for Southern dis ribution .., s65,375
Taken for city consumption .-..-... a59,957
Taken for Gulf Foreign ports 1880. 621, 1856
Taken for Gulf Domestic ports. 1882
s65, 41s
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-05-16
( LOS INsURREcTos
Dice as1:

va sabeis que he prometido haceros
una guerra sin contemplation de ninguna
clase, mientras empunen vuestras manosla
tea del incendiario y ell punaL del asesino,
Y que perdono con toda la nobleza de mi
caracter al que comprende su error, hace
prOp6sito de enmienda y me entrega sus
armas en- prueba de la lealtad con que
las depone.
81 continuais en- vuestra guerra la
sociedad, los soldados que os encOntraron
en- los montes de Santiago, los que os acu-
chillaron en- Macaguabo Palma Sola, sa-
bran escarmentaros todos los dias y q to-
das horas, y Jay! de aquellos que no escu
chen la voz de la razon del derecho.
Ofrezco aun dar amparo perdon los
desertores del ejercito, sin mas castigo
que ,servir ell tempo de su empeno y ba-
tirse mientras haya guerra, en la van
guardia de sus columnas, y este perdon
10 hare extensive hasta ell 80 del mes de
mayo pr6ximo. ST pasado este tempo aun
hay soldados espanoles en- estrecha union
con los rebeldes incendiarios, que en-
vez de arrepentirse de su villana conduc-
ia siguen derramando la sangre de sus
companeros de armas, de los hijos de sus
mismas provincias, de sus hermanos tai
vez; que contin1en en- su devastation, que
a6n hay bayonetas leales en- Espana para
hacer morder ell polvo a unos seres que
ell hombre abomina, la sociedad repudia y
la ley castiga.
Las Cruces, % de abril de 1875.-El
captain general de la isla, ,--Eg Oonde de
Tal0sqseda.