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BY the decision Of Judge GARY, rendered
yesterday in the M1KE EVANS case and re-
ported in another colu1an, there was placed
in EvAss' path another serious obstacle that
must be surmounted before be can capture
the office of South Town Collector. Judge
GAax's decision was, that the plea that
EVANS is defaulter, and therefore ineligible,
is good, and that, until it be adjudicated
upon the proofs, the Supervisor cannot law
fully approve EvASs' bond. Until his bond
be approved, under the Injunction granted
on application of the Citizens Association,
County Clerk L1EB cannot deliver the Col
1ector's books. So the matter will rest until
the question whether EVANS be defau1ter is
settled by the verdict Of jury.
, 1876-12-31

its tax; the other 20 per cent owes tins
deficiency. Shall it be collected from the
property which owes The tax, or from the
public generally, who have paid their share
Of the tax? This bill is intended to com"
pei those who owe this tax to pay it, and the
measure therefore will hive tho hearty sup
port Of every taxpayer in the city.
All the other cities in the State are IN the
same difficulty that Chicago is, and are al
interested in having legislation authorizing
them to collect back taxes. There will be 3
general consultation, and for that purpose
these bills have been prepared. When the
measure shall be matured, it will be present.
ed in the name of the united cities OF the
state to the Legislature, where it will pros
sibly meet with no objection.
, 1876-12-31

Notwithstanding the homilies and satires
that have been aimed at it, the custom Of re-
ceiving and making Kew-Tea.:s calls will be
tomorrow perhaps more generally observed
in this city than for several seasons. In the
columns Of TIE TRIBUNE this morning will
be found lists OF about five thousand ladies'
who will be at home, to be, in the aggregate,
S7e recipients Of, say, about ten times FIVE
aousand calls There will be more hlarity,
lore Of a good time, more nonsense, nore
abuse Of Ivery-stable horses and Of yon2s
geut1emen's Etomachs, thnn on any other
day of all the year. And, next morning,
there will be more headache about town.
But who On tA4e lst OF January lets thought
of the next mbning put wet blanket On
the happy New Year he promises himself.
md which. now TIE TRIBUNE wishes its
readers alI?
, 1876-12-31

Among the victims of the Lake Shore
Railroad disaster, few will be mourned by q
wider circle Of friends throughout the North
west than Mr. P. P. BLISS, OF this city, so
well and widely known through his Gospel
song services, which have been scarce less
effective in the work Of religious revival, in
which he had long been engaged with Maj.
WmrG1E, than were those Of Mr. SAsKEY in
his work with Mr. MoonY. MIR. BLISS was
en- s,o11te to this city to take part in the re-
viva1 services at the Tabernacle. Himself
aud his wife and two children all persisted in
the disaster at Ashtabula.
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leap-year expires tonight, tomorrow il
still the ladies' day with US, aud
the merry jingle Of sleigh-bells and
the pretty clatter of wonan's welcome
will usher in propihous year to all who
choose to make it SO. In one Of those New
Years greetings which it is the custom in
England to send to friends, and which has
this year found its way across the water, oc-
ours the following sentiment, which We may
commend alike to all se1es, ages, and con-
ditions:
Then, friend, vhate'er to thee is sent
In this years course, so be content,
And thou shalt find It prove to be
New Year fraught with good to thee.
, 1876-12-31

accident, it was bridge Of the average
strength and durability, which had been
weakened by the constant pressure to which
it Ind been subjected. The same jury should
also inquire whether railroad companies are
justified in exposing the lives of people BY
nsing stoves in their cars, when other and
less dangerous modes Of heating can be used
SO easily. There are many other questions
which will suggest themselves in fixing the
responsibility Of this terrible disaster. There
is responsibility somewhere, and that re-
sponsibility should be fixed without delay.
It would almost be matter Of qualification
could no share in the belief Of some clergy
men that the responsibility rests with the
Almighty, and that this burning, drowning,
freezing, manning, and mangling Of hundred
or more human beings was q. special Provi-
dence to punish sinners. This would OBJ
viate the necessity Of juries and inyestiga-
hons, and free Us from the terrible suspicion
that human carelessness or negligence may
have caused this disaster, and we could rest
satisfied with the reflection that no amount
of human Precaution could have ayerted thu
determination of The Almighty to interfere
with His own laws for the sake Of destroy
ing these poor victims. Our faith in such
q doctrine being rather weak, however, and
believing that there has been some human
infraction Of SONS general law of Nature
known to science in this case, it now re-
mains to discover, if possible, what it was,
aud to provide remedies for the future,
both by Furnishing the negligent parties. if
there were such, and by building better
and stronger bridge in the place Of the one
that suddenly hurled SO many victims to
destruction.
, 1876-12-31

The Democracy, or at least large portion
of the Democratic politicians, those who
want Office and honors, and whose hopes for
these depend on TnDEN being made Presi-
den, will meet in their States on the 9th
Of january to declare that TnDw must be
inaugurated- Why the 6th of January
should be selected for such gatherings it will
be difficult to tell When ANDREW JAoK-
SON was defeated for the Presidency,
lie did not declare war, nor propose
war, nor counsel violence; he submitted,
and appealed to the people, four years later,
with success. The 8th Of January is the
anniversary of the battle Of New Orleans,-
the triumph of the Union forces over the
British invader. There was nothing in that
event that breathed Of civil war, or threat
ened the destruction Of the forms Of law or
of the Constitution There was nothing in
the victory at New Orleans over foreign
foe to suggest that its anniversary or that the
name Of JACOBSON should be used to give
countenance to declaration that the Presi-
dency must be seized, and a defented cand1-
date declared President by force. These
Conventions will be held nominally all over
the country, but the great hurrahing will
take place in New York, Ohio, 1ndiann, and
Ohio. viii any man not intent on vio-
lence, insurrecion, and Meucanism, state
what these Conventions are to be held for?
What are they to ask or recommend? Can
they do anything but threaten violence?
And il that whom will they represent save the
ofhce-seekers? Conventions to Threaten
civil war unless TuDEN be made President
can have no effect save to silence that con-
servatisn to which the country looks for
lawful and peaceful determination of the
Hhole business.
, 1876-12-31

Wheat closed 80 lower, at 81. 25*t for January
and $1.275 for February. Corn closed 4@3c
lower, at Asc for January and 49sc for May.
Oats closed &c lower, at 34c for January aud
sac FOR February. Rye>was steady, at rec.
Barley closed quiet, at 664c for January and
674c for February. Hogs were 2oc per 100
lbs higher, at $G.oo@6.75. Cattle were firm,
at $2.75@5.75. Sheep were nominal, at
$3.00@4.75. One hundred dollars in gold
would buy $1,000 in greenbscks at the
close
, 1876-12-31

The Chicago produce markets were mod
e1ately active Saturday, and steadier. Mess
pork closed unchanged, 1T SIT. 90 for January
End $3.50 for February. Lard closed shade
easier, at 1.1o@111a4 for January and
&1l.27A@11.3 for February. Mehts were
steady, at 64c for new shoulders, boxed, $50
for do short-ribs, a2d Sc for do short-clears.
Highwines were 4c~lower, at S1.o64 per
<~liac- Flour wes in good demand and 6ru
, 1876-12-31

The international walking match at Lon
dor, between DANIEL OIEAR4, OF Chicago,
champion, Of America, and Wu1AH HousE,
the English champion, terminated yesterday
in the breaking gown and consequent with
drawd from the contest Of OTEARY. His
case furnishes another illustration Of the in
evltae1e collapse that follows entertaining
end overtaxaton Of the muscular power.
, 1876-12-31

our duty to support sound morality, and it is
privilege Of which we cheerful1y avail OUT
selves, to commend those OF every religious
faith who are in earnest to promote revival
Of righteousness. Alas how much such a
revival is eyeyywhere neef1ed.
, 1876-12-31

TIE TRIBUNE OF tomorrow will contain a
complete review OF the trade, commerce. and
manufactures Of Chicago for tie year 1876,
carefully compiled from accurate sources,
and which will be found invaluable to the
merchants, manufacturers, shippers, and
business men Of the Northwest. Dealers
and others desiring to procure it will con-
suit their own interests By sending in their
orders promptly.
, 1876-12-31
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1876.
Greenbacks at the New York Gold Ex
change on Saturday ruled at 93s@934. >

In our special dispatches this morning will
Re found full particulars of the Lake Shore
disaster, which, instead Of having been ex-
aggezated in the first reports, as was hoped
lad been the case, proves to have been one
Of the most awful railway accidents that has
ever occurred,
, 1876-12-31

As will be seen from the report in the
city columns Of TIE TRIBUNE this morning.
the result Of the conference of the Judges
upon the subject was an affirmation Of the
right Of the County Recorder to appoint his
own assistants, since he is officially RESPONSE
bic for their action.
, 1876-12-31
SOCIETY MEETINGS.


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ChLEp0S1AE CICD-The regular monthly meeting
vii be held nsxt Tuesday evening at osIock n tho
ANS End SanEam0n-sX- All members requested to IT.
lend. GEORGE 7. GAG, Acting Fourth Chleftxiu.
, 1876-12-31

WAUBAEsIA LODGE. No. J6n f. F. and H. H.
The annual election Of officers the above Lodge will
lake place at their hall Thursday Evening Jan 1917.
4. II. TYLER Sec.
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GOLDEN RULE LODGE No. ~ A. F. and A. N.
-lseguler Communication Will be held Tuesday eve
ming. Jan. At 7o sharp. Annual reports and other
import xut buxintss- j. IACFAD{EN, Sec.
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dubious reputation with the landlords. and
also with the butchers and grocers. # any
Of them have been converted, their old land
1ords-out of whose houses they have moved
in arrears for rent, and to whom they have
never paid penny since-will be
very glad to hear Of it, to have
them bring forth fruits meet for repent
ance." And all the old debtors, whose cred
itors have long waited in vain and in DESPAIR
for the glad sight Of q payment, should hail
this new departure, and prove their faith bv
their works. It would be an excellent idea
TO have it included also in the programme of
those who call themselves "reclaimed r,sclx.
sliders." Backs1iding, they say, often COM
mences at just such point Of dishonesty.
and is perpetuated by persistence in it. One
OF the MINISTERS at that same noon-meeting
very pertinently remarked that q professed
Christian who had committed an immortality
oack IN the past was in great danger of try-
ing to substitute activity in revival for r.
pentence for that sin; especially if it in
vowed the necessity Of confession
and reparatio4. He would pray and
e1hort, visit and converse, hoping to
90 {, 50 much good as to balance Or wipe out
taat yet unconfessed wrong? But, said this
plaln-spoken minister, the Bible says: "He
that confesseth and forsaketh. shall find
mercy and covering up past sin, On what
ever pretense, will avail no one, be he. pro-
fessed sinner, or saint, or even minister ~
CaR1sT.
II Is not our province to Judge Of theo1oei-
cal oogmas' and so we neither praise nor
condemn the peculiar religious doctrines
preached at the Moonx Tabernacle; but it il
, 1876-12-31

The 3nata4tinh uf officers will occur Wednesday
Ming. Jan ut 2so Milwaukee, ay Members earnestly
welcomed
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-25

duction from foreign competition, set
forth in the extract quoted.
It is for the sugar and rice planters and
laborers to give their political support to
the American system IS expounded by
Henry Clay, rather than to suffer his
memory to be forgotten, and to look for
protection at the hands Of those who OPP
posed his doctrines while he lived and
extend them but Q reluctant, equivocal
and local recognition at present.
We would like to see the true friends of
national protection rally in mass meeting
around the statue of the great statesman.
We would like to see them demand on
behalf of Louisiana recognition of the
right Of the two great PARTICLES which
her agriculture produces and her manu-
features fabricate," not only because of
''the direct interest" the whole nation has
in the increase and improvement of these
products, but for the collateral advantage
which other interests of the Union derive
from our enhanced capacity for produc-
ton. Until some such declaration of
principle shall have been adopted, no one
can answer the question propounded, are
we protectionists?
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-25
An EMINENT ABSENTEE,

We are perfectly aware that whatever
may be sanctioned by foreign example or
Democratic defense may be perpetrated
with impunity. Those American natives
who have brought their ability or capital
to Louisiana, but who have not conformed
to the political or religious prejudices of
those who rule society, are outcasts
marked for assassination if they dare as
pire to political freedom, or invade the
exclusive circle of social intimacy or of
business patronage.
A large class of aliens are on the
other hand invited into intimate associa-
tons and active Intervention in the
politics of the country. while as soon as
they can withdraw the capital earned
among US they retire to Europe and live
in luxury in great part upon the rents
and dividends drawn from among US
These absentees have been actually op-
posed to public expenditures for the de-
velopment of trade, as it imposes upon
their property a modicum of the tax
necessary for the purpose. They are not,
of course, subject to military or other
personal service among US.
A signal example of the manner in which
this absenteeism draws revenues from our
city, and makes no active return, is fur
nished by an item in the Picayune's letters
of Gamma:
Madame de Pontalba's mansion in Paris
is advertised to be sold on the twenty
fourth of May, at public auction. The
upset price ia eight hundred thousand
dollars. The fr' riture Of the drawingroom
VIA 10 sod Tor ratJ thousand dollars. She
spent more than a million of dollars on the
mansion.
There are many other absentees who
have left New Orleans to invest their for
tunes in Northern real property and Sc
curities. While all citizens have right to
locate or invest in Europe or America as
they suit them, it is certainly unjust to
ostracise one person who comes to devote
his energies to the improvement of the
State and city, while others withdraw
to spend rewards drawn from the labors
of our city in other and foreign countries.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-25
SPECIAL NOTICE.

An ad iourned meeting of citizens interested in
the sugar and rice culture of Louisiana will be
hela on THURSDAY EVENING May Is, at half past
seven O'Clock, in the rooms of the Chamber OF
Commerce. No. 120 Common street, to prepare q
memorial and appoint committee to present the
same to Congress, protesting against the intro.
dnction Of sugar end rice free of duty embodied
in the Hawaiian treaty, now under consideration
by Congress.
If ratified. the effect of this treaty will be-
l. To stimulate production in the Hawaiian
islands and paraly re production in this State.
2. 1t will act as the entering wedge to admit
sugar and rice free from other countries. "free
from ANYWHERE free from EVERYWHERE"
3. It will encourage the development of slave
labor in Cubs, and put bonus upon it's products
and at the same time destroy the demand for free
labor in this State.
The importance of the interests involved IA
every citizen Of This State sufficient guarantee
TO insure a cordial response to this call.
myA d. TALMAGE, Chairman.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-25
NIB. D PEDRO, OF RIO.

We have been so we'll assured that the
gentleman fror, Brazil and his friends
travel only on !. tour Of general observa-
ton that we second his purpose by
adopting his private address.
Those who nay have charge of the ex-
cursion will, We trust, believe that there
is no purpose Of snobbery or adulation in
Offering this traveller that for which travel
is usually intended, knowledge of this
country and the inducements it may offer
to commercial and peaceful relations.
1t can not be readily made obvious that
the trade in coffee and American provis-
ions, in which we may assume Brazil to
be as much interested as ourselves, may
be conducted with more economy of time,
freight and insurance By way Of the me-
ridian Of the Mississippi valley than by
the coast route and the lines of distribution
which communicate from Atlantic coast
ports with the interior American and
Canadian consumers.
To such persons as may feel an interest
in learning all the information going to
establish this fact, as also the detailed
value of the reciprocal commerce, we
would state that the Senate of the United
States some two years since was DESTROYS
to inform itself and the nation of the true
ways of transportation and travel between
the interior and seaboard. A committee,
of which Senator Window was chairman,
was commissioned to investigate the whole
subject. This committee held its sessions
at Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati and
Louisville. It visited Canada, and sat
also in New York and other Eastern cities
and at Washing ton. The results are pub
lished in two volumes of documents, and
would satisfy the curiosity of any who
may take an interest in the question as
to the value Of the special commerce with
Brazil, or with any other part Of tropical
OF citra-tropical America.
There is, however, subject of. even,
greater interest to the government Of
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-25

Brazil than the commerce to which we
have referred. It is that of emancipa-
ton. The Brazilian law Of 1871, we be-
lieve, enacts that from that date children
born of slave mothers shall be Of free
condition, though bound to serve the
owners of their mothers for q term Of
twenty-one years as apprentices. The
personal slaves of the government were,
we believe, emancipated absolutely by the
same act.
1t will be, perhaps, encouraging to the
government of Brazil to observe the effect
of absolute emancipation in our Southern
States. If desirable, then, it might be
made known that the products of emanci-
pated labor are productive of larger
value in market than under the former
system of bondage. 1t may be also learned
that the emancipated have system of
Christian churches and charitable associa-
tons, a press, with representative men in the
several learned professions, and that they
copy ceaselsssly the institutions of moral
and intellectual progress which distinguish
the United States. Brazil, too, has her
public schools. It may be known that in
Louisiana the education of the emanci-
pated has been provided for, first, because
Of the general duty of society to relieve
alike the ignorance and Indulgence of its
members; second, because any community
which leaves the poorer and laboring
classes without instruction fosters thereby
the evils of idleness, restitution and vice.
We do not choose to discuss the capacity of
the emancipated to participate in the ad-
ministration oftheir own government, since
that is question in which our own opin-
ions, though decidedly in favor Of their
capacity, might be controverted by those
who differ with US politically.
We believe it now conceded on all hands
that the emancipated may render valuable
military service, and may be advan-
enrolled for the defense of their
country in any emergency.
Any stranger to our country and its
condition desiring to form an impression
upon the industrial. social and political
results thus far demonstrated by American
could no doubt obtain such
from leading and representa-
tive colored men in our city who have
passed from servitude to Free
dom. Such men as Messrs. Antoine,
Gaudet, Pinchback and others would no
doubt contribute for the benefit of the
experiment in Brazil their own testimony
Of the result of similar experiment here.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-25

The Baton Rouge Advocate says that
the editor of the REPuBL 1cAN, or some one
else, has taken the trouble to send the
original copy Of Father Vaudrays letter
to its editor. 1t is most certainly 'some
one else" as no one connected with this
Office feels sufficient interest in the Aduo.
cate to send it information outside of our
columns. The fact is, it never occurred
to Us, in connection with the subject re-
ferred to, that there was such paper as
the Advocate. We really never thought of
it at all.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-25

Eugene Krost has leased the large four
sp7-y building, No. 1913 Gravier street, and
e, new. with q score of mechanics, indus
erisusly at work fitting up therein mag
uifcent beer saloon and restaurant
Everything will be in readiness by Satur-
dGY. the twenty seventh instant, at which
time Eugene will be on hand to serve. as
heretofore, his many friends and customers
With good beer, ice cold. on draft, as well
zschoice wines, liquors and everything else
sppertaining to his line Of business. Give
INN, next Saturday, . rousing welcome.