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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15
TIE TRUE STORY OF SPsNNER'S
GOING OUT

Gen. Spinner, who talks much,
has been inclined to throw
blame somewhat on Secretary
Bristow. This is not to be endured calm
~ by kentuckians or Kentucky news
papers. To eXoncrate Bristow from the
imputation of any underhanded dealing
in the matter, the Washington cores
pondcnt Of the Couyier-Joanai tells the
"truc story of Spinncr's resignation.
The old gentleman, it appears, had made
social call on the President. In CONVEX
sation, he spoke of his long term of SER
vice, the heavy duties of his Office,
and the fact that as he was grow
ing old, they were pressing heavily upon
him. He thought the time was approach
ing when he would be compelled to yield
them up to some one else. President
Grant expressed his regret, hoped Spin
ner's health would improve, and the two
parted. a few days afterward, when
Gen. Spinner named cashier of the
treasury, Secretary Dristow took the
nomination TO the President the Presi-
| dent repeated Spinner's conversation the
situation was discussed; it was decided,
that as Spinner had concluded he would
soon have to resign, he should be
asked to name the day at once !:
and, singularly enough, the present
treasurer, Mr.. New, was then named as
very proper person to succeed Spinner.
| Leaving the President, Secretary Bris-
tow saw Spinner Immediately and inform
ed him that the President was prepared
to accept his resignation. Spinner was
naturally greatly surprised; he marched
to the White House and informed Pre.i-
dent Grant that he had been misunder-
stood--hc had not intended to
resign so soon; but the Presi-
dent, sngularly enough again,
informed him that his successor had al
ready been notified of his selection and
his acceptance was hourly expected by
| telegraph. Spinner thereupon went home
and wrote his resignation. In the inter-
view between Bristow and the President
it had been decided that as Spinner in
| tended 10 resign IL would not be fair that
| he should name cashier for his success
sor, therefore, the nomination should re-
main in allegiance. This Is the "true
story" of Spnner's removal as told by
the correspondent, who insists that Bris-
| tow had nothing to do with it. But if
the true story is true, it appears that
Bristow had really n good deal to do with
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15
THROUGH KENTuCKY spECTA.

This is the way they state il in Kei,-
lucky. The Louisville Co,Dier-Jounal,
newspaper of some pretensions, says
Governor Beverage. of Illinois, has
been compelled, by circumstances over
which he has no CONTROL" TO issue a
proclamation Offering a large reward for
sne arrest OF the Williamson county ku-
klux. The proclamation will have little
or no effect, for the people In Williamson,
jackson and Schuyler counties are afraid
TO call their souls their own, 80 great is the
terror which the daring kuklux have in
spired. Governor Beveridge had better
call out his militia, and, BY a sudden and
strategic movement. he NAV be able 10
bag Bulliner, Henderson. Spence and the
rest Of the villainous crowd.
The large reward lac has offered is 800
for the arrest and conviction of the assas-
sin of Capt. Sisney, and 800 for another
murderer!
VI course this reward will have little
effect, but not because the people of vii.
Hanson, jackson aud Schuyler counties
are afraid to call their souls their own.
In Williamson people are, we admit, in a
fright; and In jackson they are a little
nervous, but the people of schuyler are
20 lar removed from danger most OF
unem have not heard of the vendetta.
.onAD'y uae C-J. meant Saline county.
- grandmother Beveridge should call
out Ills militia and make sudden strate.
&C movement, lie might bag some of the
henoersons and Bulliners, but he
couldn't bag Spence Spence was bag
ged q few days ago In coffin.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15
,sxx.an.. L.TTER ONTAxArION,

We publish this morning an open letter
from d. 4. Linegar, Esq, of this city. 10
Hon. r. S. Ridgway, State:rreasurcr. The
letter is well worthy of a careful pcrusal.
It's upon subject In which every citi-
zen Of the State has great intercst--thc
subject Of revenue reform. Mr.. Linegar
has, evidently, been an attentive reader
Of the BULLETIN, and has adopted certain
suggestions made by Us three or tour
months ago.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15

TnE Tones is opposed to a Vigilance
Committee for Williamson county. 1t
thinks the Democratic roll of Illinois Is
small enough already.-.St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Only one good Democrat has been killed
in the rcndctta-Dr. Hinchcln. The
fight has been among the Republicans.
1t ha, been taking the names ofthe Repub-
lican roll Of Illinois, and if the murderer.
could be arrested and strung up the Re
publican roll of Illinoi. would be still
further reduced.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15

The Committee on General Improve
ments OF the Citizens Association has
been instructed to determine how the city
may be relieved from the rain-water that
accumulates in the low places in the city
while the sewers are closed in periods OF
high water in the rivers. The committee
can do this without difficulty.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15

Making total revenue from the two
sources of". "..."...,....S3 go, 900 "
| do not insist that the percentage i,
only fixed for the purpose OF showing the
| ability Of the plan to create revenue
| The earning power Of these corporations
will constantly increase while the taxa.
ton will decrease. This State has all its
public buildings, State house, charitable
institutions, etc, nearly completed. The
state debt will soon disappear. The rail-
road debt referred TO, amounting proba.
bly, to $50, 0O0, 10000, can no doubt be
funded into twenty year five per cent
gold bearing bonds the holders
Of the present bonds would gladly
make the change. The per.
centage upon these corporation,
would in a few years become compare,
lively small. 1t may reasonably be as
sumed that an ample revenue can be
raised from the sources indicated for all
ect of this letter to do anything more
than outline the plan for better system
of taxation than the one we now have,
This plan will undoubtedly require the
amendment Of the Constitution.
The plan indicated would be in viola
ton Of sections one and SIX, Article nine
of the Constitution. Article nine should
be amended rs provided for in Section
two of Article fourteen OF the Constitu-
ton.
My object In writing this letter to you
is TO call to your attention and TO the at
tention of the people this important sub
jcct, In hopes that some action may be
taken. No question is ever understood
until it has been fairly and fully dis
cussed 1t appears to me that this plan
OF taxation will bring relief to every COM
! munity in this State. II it will bring re-
lief to an overbutherned people, it should
be agitatcd, and the sooner it Is agitated,
and the people made to understand it,
the better.
1t must and will be agitated soon by
the overburthened communities of this
State
Some mode Of relief will force itself
into the coming campaigns, and men and
parties will be compelled to take sides.
These corporations are the children of
the people, and they, it Is to be hoped,
Will willingly come to the help of those
who breathed life into them. This plan
is no pet with me. If any one can sug-
gcst better one, or amendments to this,
let them do so.
This plan may be subject to severe
criticism; II so, let 1t receive It. There
may be a better plan tor raising revenue,
aud at the same time give relief; IL so,
let II be shown, and let it be adopted
But some plan must and will be adopted.
Your obedient servant and friend,
ID. i. LIYEGAR.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15
THE VENDETTA

We publish this morning very flill
history of the Williamson county ven
delta. II is well-wrtten. and Will DC
found by the reader to be Interesting
from beginning to end.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Field, OF Louisi-
ana, has been in the habit of drawing fif-
teen hundred dollars year as salary for
Il clerk in his Office. 1t has recently
TRANSFERRED that this clerk is his wife.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15
The SIN writer is a genius.

The Marion Monitor defends Gov. Bev.
eridge, and talks about the bowling per-
sccutors of iii. Excellency. In viudica-
ton of the Governor the Monitor pub
fishes letter he wrote to j. ID. L. Jen-
nings, States Attorney of Williamson
county, In November 1874, advising him
to enforce the law. Jennings attempted
to act upon the Governors advice. and
was compelled TO resign and lice from
the county. The Governor was calm
he slept on.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15

TIE disaster ut Shawneetown Is TO he
regretted. The levec was new, and the
little city hopeful but its hopes have all
been dashed by the overflow.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-15

SWE very much desire to have the cham
plons Of extravaganza in the public
schools rush upon the Executive Com.
mlttee Of the Citizens Association.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
HAI.E OF OIL PAINTINGS.

Yesterday was the second and last evening
Of the sale Of oil paintings and water coors by sonet
ville De Garmo Hail. The sale at ;hc opening was
dul and throughout The evening bids were not rapid
nor much above the amount ut which they were first
offered Far Away from Present Things" BY George
H. Boughton Of London, sold for SAB; Fractions,
by j. H. Dolph Of York, sold for $3.50; "wait
inc for a Shot," by T. johnson. Sli5 landscape
By David johnson. sos; Study Of Flowers" by T.. lau
hiu,; 500; "SnuwbiIlng," by J. @. Brown OF New
York SIOO; The Fid her. by +. Johnson, S2l5 Now
ing the Orchard" by Wn.ow Ii ner, $50; Ectu ming
rm tho spring" by the artist, 500; Gathering
Flowers" by H. F. tsh inar II. Sl2j On the seine" by
the ate j. H. G. Corot OF Paris: S3J); Going to the
painuys. MAY anl Decemher,' by j. F,cr OF London,
was sold FOR $40; "The Triumph Of Anp.iitntc 80
ION tur Eh,e"by G. Si.n.icI Of London si7; The
Cavalier" by L. Jinnicz of Rome," s97
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
THE INDIAN AWARDS AND THE MARsH CHARGES.

Gen. G. B. Fisk and Meisrs. Kingsley and
uayt Of the Iuau Commls met yesterday AFTERNOON
Al Gen Fisks office The award OF tie tobacco con
tract and the alleged ncOmpetoncy Of the Inspector were
discussed and it is understood that tho Commission will
make known heir decision as to the employment of an
expert In few days The claims OF the Cherokee trbc
against the Government also considered. Cen FISK
had received the Of the gentleman whom lie
h request upon the special committee to nves
tgate Prof. Marsh's charges.
Commissioner HOyt sends a communication stating
that ,ector HoOdless solicited his appo nen
lie states tuat Mr. HOudless solicited TO a,t Ia the
matter on account of his Acknowledged integrity aud
the that hls sole business for years past has been t
nf "A tol,ur.,, ;us,r,tor" Mr. IIoyt adds IL will
presently appear tha the course of tIe Commissioner III
regard tho award Of the tobacco contract has o'fh
neither blind ror isonng but that the b>.t Interests
Of the government have been properly oohed after lie
also sIys: 81 did the apo ntment al MI Hood
-s ~ sta,ed-l merely nominated him and there was No
objection"
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15

oroperty vss s the trustees Of the Cnurch ana tnor
Creditors could seize Il 10 satisfy their claims
MAPLswOOn-On Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Geoigo
l. TuylOr was driving her pony phaetoD, WIN her uauy
ter years sld aud baby, t. meet her hsoanh NJ tne
dcpOt rne phacton was struck aud dashed 10 pt,s
t,s locop,otfve and Mrs Taylor and her Two cb.Inn
were caught upon and carried about .O
yards until the train wos stopped Ihey were oh'y
slightly bruised ,,. ooo
EtIzAbrru-Controller LAggett has sold S}0o'OoV
worth Of the issue OF 10 and 70 years oohas
redeemed the same amount of bonds maturing IN 1919
and 1870 A larse order from the German 6oveinnet
for rons Keeps the Elzibrthport Steam CordaYe Con-
pany running day and nignt.
ORAx0e.-The Chairman Of tho Police Committee gives
notice that the resolutions passed At the last meets Vi
the Common Council IN relation 10 the closing oi mH n
stands cigar stores, &C.. on Sunosys at d. IN, WIZ D
strictly enforced.
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.
PEEKsKrIL-The question of lighting this VII
lage with gas naphtha OIL has been decided IN iavor
Of ga. by casting Of the President OF the Board
Of Village Trustees.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
CONCERT OF THE JUBILEE SINGERS.
FAREWELL ENTERTAINMENT OF THE COMPANY OF

SINGERS FROM FISK UNIVERSITY
The Jubilee Singers of Fisk University,
Nashville, Tenn. gave. In the Academy OF Mrsic last
evening their last in this country prior to their
departure for q second concert tour through Grat
Britain They sail for Liverpool to-day. The Academy
was completely f!lcd with kindly and appreciative
audience who warmly applauded the Efforts of the col
ored singers Among the prominent clergymen present
were Bishop James, the Rev. Drs wlifpple, Adans Tay
lor uenry NJ Field Of The Epangeiist and others The
old fyorite hymns. Including River Of Jordan"
Turn Back Pharoahs Army" Inching Along"
.swing Low Sweet Chariot" and others given with
all the old auaintness and spirit, and they
heartily eucOrcd. Miss Jennie jackson sang the Old
Kentucky Home" and 10 response 10 an encore gave
.Way Down upon the Suwaneo River" BeethOven's
Music Sweet Is Ever Flowing, by the troupe WAS en-
ror,d as was also the trio, Oh, Restless Sea-, by Miss
Porter and Mrssrs Rutlng and LOudin The honors Of
the evening borne of iy Mr.. LOudin who gave IA
base solo, Rocked Ia tho Iadlc OF the Deep. and WAS
-ncored three times During the concert large wreath
and harp composed Of natural flowers, were presented
by friends OF the singers.
Gen Clinton B Fisk President OF the Trustees Of Fisk
University during the nterssion gave sketch Of the
beginning Of the University and the origin OF the
cets given by the Jubioe singers lie stated that nearly
country and Great Britain by the troupe and this had
been expended In the purchase Of land and tie erection
o the University buildings The additional amount they
hoped raise In Great Britain would be used " increase
the educational facilities of the institution letter
from the Hon. George H. Stuart Uf Philadelphia, regret
ting inability TO be present Of unaas and
wishing tho ngcrs Godspced on their journey. resd
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
CONDITION OF THE ERIE COMPANY.

CONDITION OF The ERIE COMPANY.
REPORT TO TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FROM
THE BONDS SOLD IN LONDON-rHE COAL LANDS
ANDTIE ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN LEAsE-
EARNINGS LESS THAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IN EXPENSES.
The report of the Erie Railway Company was
made pubic yesterday II Is addressed TO the stock
holders and is signed by President Jewett Following
are the statements Of most interest:
The funded debt outstanding amounts TO S3i694
100 the annual interest acc1ng thereon beng
81 4.073lO 81. OF the second Consolidated mortgage
$l44OO.OVO OF bonds are outsiandiDg the balance OF
bondssGOJ 00O-nasng UP The luii amount OF the ISSUE
autnUtLel- 81, ,OOO,UOO Or SlJ,oOOOOO-s remaining
nany. Tnis issue Of bonds was placed VITA
the London 1dndng Assoalaon Limited, 9i Louoh 'or
Negotiation and sale WhcI assumed the ires ncy oi
the CUmlany tile l4h VI July, Is L. Ou a1oZooo "i
becn eod, reaiizing 22JJ,J5l Moneys hal betn re-
ceved from time TO tine, on account o1 these Dohls
but information what rate they had been soli II sold
81 all or upon wnat terms tney ai been hypothocaIed
u h5 potheca'cd at ALL ~s ~ deaii communicate :"
the COMPANY was lcl to j. .'t' that the bonds re-
manning land would bc sc ut To realize to tue Com
pay amount necessary 10 rcihve 1t O all It's existing
nss Uass; and. u addI .ion TO ts provide the
amount needed Ia complete sucn improvements were
road II under these representations that assumed
the management ef The Company
pauy EJUo4 43l 7s 3D. or s,42 l57 3D. lcss
Aggregate proceeds of sale, acr deucIiuS charges
london Banking Association and James Moiien ), held
by meet CLAIMS, the legality or Justice VI which
cxuuot be recognized by this Company
Frvln tis sateIncn II will b. that Of the proceeds
Of the bonds so soid disposed ~ this Company has
ralizod 232 OZ3 2s Sd, or @6.l0O. l45 In addition
" this amount the COMPANY received BY the hands OF
its agent, went ~ London ~ cndoaVor 10 make
satisfactory settlement OF those accounts. and
by express. 2,766 shares OF the stock , oi Tue
railroad Company, and al3l,JOO " AualtIc
And Great Western eight per cent western EI-
tension but inc precise amount for wbIcn
tlr.e were returned las been distinctly settled Of
The proceeds OF the bonds sod the amount dis
Lurre in london account OF recognized Indebtedness
Of the Company, w reported TO the ircasuror was
(l 497 2S3 81 The amount remited TO the Treasurer
The amount Treasurer since that date .s
proceeds of said bods Ii $2556517 80 making IN TIE
aggregate, $6,l60.l45; leaving &50o.43l rs 3ii or
l57 oOyct to be accounted for, but involved IN
he subject matters of bctwn the London
RAakMx Association, Mr. McHenry, and the CJinpany.
Vi;b regard to the disbursements account VI coal
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
n. f. CORNER BROADWAY AND CAS!

" F. CORNER BROADWAY AND cANAI,sr.}
May II, 1874 !
Tr,blfsher N,-c. York Tribun,.
SIR: We decline absolutely to cOuntcnance
any effort IN any quarter Keep oil stand
ard all yield vital POINT Original syst Of
business shall conjW NE sBii prQG md g D. ~ pta0.
which proved tO De einnenty popular with both oor
aud rich
Shomd II question yet unsettled 10 the mind OF
whether rta cloth sales the larg ~ In The ted
states refer 10 the fact that tie amount rea ed has
fifteen dollars the New York and
Bruoslyn IN yearsdtes rcy retail aud u d.
no garment made Ia orier
prices for mems and bows Ontfs
are much and thou Ia
Of patrons IN the Unon that Shd!t keep
all others The line 10 the contrary bot"itI-
standing. Respectfully,
BALDWIN CtOrIlFR
OF New York AMI Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
COMMENTS ON THE POLICE JUSTICES BILL

The passage of the bill providing for the
appointment OF additional Police Justices for tis
city BY both Houses Of the Legislature the topic Of
conversation last evening in political circles Although
Mayor has the appointment Of these Justices It wa-
believed the bill hal passed both Houses easily that
the app,intrc- would he Democrat and one E"puh
HesIn. IL Thought thit ex Police Justice EdNarl
Hogan would he the nJrrat and either Jacob 81 Pat
.rsDu Alderman Henry l.. uowlanl the Republican,
There was much speculation a. To whether or not tAe
Governor would sign the bill
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
HOME NEWS.
YESTERDAY All HUpNUT's. iN
BROADWAY.
s.~-eo,. Noou-s4, sp. m-sso Midnisht-SO'
ppowryryT ARRIyAIA

a NcAnlo, Hotei-C0y. Henry Howard Of Rhode
Island Finh Areaue Hotel George W. Child, ana - j.
Drr1ei OF Philadelphia and Jos@ph ;
rem Of Troy Vsfr1olion HofeL--t.en. q. j. Magec OF
schuyler County, ~ y and Assembyman James sc"n
Attorney General %. Ho1,nnn Naturalization McMichari o
PHILADELPHIA WinisJr o. NJ Lance
OF COnp ctcut Hon Abah w. Palmer " AInenA N ~
and Gen Franc FessTden. r. Army Turtsoah hooss-
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
DEPRESSION IN STOCKS.

PANAMA AND PACIFIC MAIL DECLINE OS ACCOUNT
OF TUB BREACH BETWEEN THE TWO COMpA-
INTERPRETATIONS ~ ERIE AND EOCK ISLAND.
Prices on the Stock Exchange were cOnsid-
erably depressed yesterday, Panama. Pacific Mail and
Union Pacific becoming less strong the announcement
that the negotiations between the frat two companies
had ended without any adjustment Of their DIFF
ferences. Panama went down from l44a TO
1873, Pacific Mail dropped to 40, and Union
Pacific sank from 74a the closing price ON
the previous evening" to 71s Erie opened at 2s7s On an
advance In London but quickly declined to 27 on ru
that the report made this week TO the shareholders
unfavorable and showed decrease In both gross
and net earnings Towards the close 1t ract TO 277s.
with final sales at 27as0,7a. Rock Island declined
from lOt7s 1894 rumors OF fresh Issue OF stock
bonds for build branch roaL In regard TO this.
President Tracy that the directors, at their
meeting June will consider the advsabiity OF build
ing branch road TO their Washington lands distance
Of about so miles How the money is TO bc raised Il TO
be determined at that meeting The stock finally rallied
to lo4isGlO44
At the close Of the dav inquiries made at the
Offices Of the Panama Pacific Mail Companies t. learn
II any arrangement was lkcy to be contaminated, but
officials OF both companies expressed their detrniri-
ton yield The following correspondence well In
dcates the views Of the controlling the two com
OFFICE PANAMA RAILROAD COMPANY
NEwYoRK. May 13, 1873:
JAY GOULD es3-ny Dear SU: Inc proposition sun.
mtted BY Won this day, covering only through freight
and business and lhat upon bass which per
mtte-i Increase 10 the Panama Railroad. whatever
might be- the amount Of business DONE not acceptable
to or accepted by Board OF Directors Oar board
desire that any contract made should cover all other
business between the two companies and sucll was
the OF the board aud the committee in all
negotiations with your Company. Very truly yours.
T. w PARK. President
No 57s FtFrr-,vE., May H. IS75.
T. W. PARK, esq Dear Sir have yodr favor Of 18th
inst, advising Of the rejection by your Panama Board OF
The agreement made with You some weeks since III ue-
half OF Pacific Mail Company. ] an satisfied your
Company will make moro money in the long run 10y
heartily joining all reasonable TO build up and
strength the Pacific Mail Company rather than by
seeming impose such restrictions but ulLi
matey cripple financially your largest customer and
natural ally. remain yours, JAY GOULD.
The Pacific Mail Company Is making up statement OF
damages which II claims 10 have suffered by OF
disc rInlnaton exercised against 1t by the Panama Com
pany The Pacific Mail Company claims that the rail
road company has favored the English lines touching at
the Islnus and that the Pacific Mail has Just claims TO
the of OOOO 600 against the Panama Company