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it IL reported on what Is cia!med TO- bc reliable
o'itrisn, viii rcver BIZ eonneciion with tho nrm
cnrly In January, and aly hinanlf With the BANK
Of California. taking With him the control Of the
oi The Consoliiaed Virginia viii bc held Jan. II.
10th p4rties obtaining proxiss, and !! Il stated
morning. Il on simEtar GRAND there. 1un,os has
been r1fo for some months OF Il disagreement
anong the members Of tho Bonhnza dtin.
NEW ORLEANS. -...
New ORLEANS, Dee. 20.--uo,d, 1osA0fo8h.
Sight exchange on New York. 4 d!scount-
Sterling exchange, bankesh' bills, 5l7n.
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PAM1s. Dec. e0.-lsentet, l04f 9ae.
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Ga, 1Q1T.
, 1876-12-21

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ding. iilF41lc; rest unchAnvad, rcceptt net, 20oot
eross, 1u0 cxports 10 Liverpool l,<uu, 70 prcntn
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llIcl nc, receipts, ooas bales EroAa 1,lslt ssles
5 40; exports to 0FsAs Dritaln, Loaf coastw!ae,
2,0Ae,
AoplLr, Dec. 2o,-CorTox-Aettrcs mlddllngs.
liNei rcceHta a25 ba.est aales 1000, exports to
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CHaxLEsIux. Dec 2o.-CoTTox-Ftrmi mlddlluss
/ laMci net receipts, as0 bales; sa'es, ., $40.
SAVANNAH. Dec 1a-coFroH-Dull1 buyers Offering
1t 73tc loxuEt Miahlinxs ll4&ct rst receipts A.s93
lAlea, l,Sa0; exports 70 Great Britain. A8s4 cout'
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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-11-09
y. Fortune & Co.,
1l7 Felix Street, ST. JOSEPH.
BRITISH ARCTIC EXPEDITION.
Failure to Reach the North Pole.

The steamers Alert and Discov cry,
of the British Arctic Expedition,
which left England last year. have re-
turned, the Expedition having proved
a failure. The steamers reached
Queenstown on the 2gth.
The narrative of the expedition
states that after cncountcring &C the
expedition was detained several days
in Port PAYER. 1t started thence on
Aug. 6, but before reaching the
shore OF GrinneIi Land the vessels
were caught in an icepack. After
this ,hcir progress northward was an
inccssant struggle through chance
openings made in ice by wind and
current. the channel through which
the ships moved cons antiy closing
behind them, The Discovery win
tered in a well-sheltered harbor Oh
the west side of Halls Basin. few
miles north of Polar Bay. The Alert
pushed forward and resounded the
northeast poiut of Grants Land, but
instead of finding, us expected, a con-
tinuous coast Il hundred miles toward
the north, she found herself on the
border of au extensive sea, with i'm
penctrable ice on every side and no
harbor. The ship wintered behind a
barrier of grounded ice close to land.
The floating masses of thick polar
ice had in meeting pressed up the
masses ofintermedlate ice into blocks
frequently mile in diameter aud va.
ryin9 in hight from 10 to 80 feet. OBJ
staclcs of this kind destroyed all hope
of reaching the Pole by sledges be-
fore the attempt was made. The
sledge party was obliged to make a
road with pickaXes nearly half the
distance it travelled. AS il was al
ways necessary to drag the sledge
loads by installments, the party re-
ally travelled 276 miles, although it
only progressed 73. All the cairns
erected by the Polaris expedition
were visited, At the b,at depot in
Newman's Bay n chromometer was
found in perfect order. Wheat left
by the POlaris was successfully
grown aboard the ship.
When at Polaris Bay the Discovery
hoistcd the American dag, fired sa-
lutte and placed brazen tablet, with
the I, flowing inscription, Oh the
grave cf Capt. llnll:
"Sacred to the memory of Capt
Hall of the Polaris, who sacrificed
his life In the advancement of science.
Tins tablet is erected by the British
Polar Expedition, who following his
footsteps have protlted by his exper-
ieuce."'
Two sailors of the Greenland
sledge party were buried near Capt.
Halls grave. The suiierings of the
sledge parties from scurvy were
frightful. The expedition under
Markham and Parr, which endeav
ored TO reach the Pole, consisted of
seventeen persons. Nine became ut
terly helpless, and had to be carried
on sledges.. Three could barely
walk, and were unable to pull.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-11-09
Grasshoppers.-Th CRASH oppar
Convention in Omaha.

OMAHA. NEB., October 26.-The
convention OF Governors concluded its
session to-day. Tho committee of three
appointed to collect and issue in PAM
phlct form all the more practical means
based upon experience, for the des-
truction OF grasshoppers, presented the
following resolutions, which We're
adopted:
First. That it will be wise and po-
litic for tho Legislatures Of the States
and Territories most deeply interested
TO enact n law Offering n bounty per
bushrl for the collection and destruction
of eggs and unflcdgcd insects.
Second That several legislatures.
with wise local taxation for the purpose
systematic efforts ut dilching, burning,
etc, and suggest the repeal of the
game law, or Il modification Of them,
to prevent the destruction OF bir DIS
which feed on insects; the prevention Of
prairie fires until suitable time. so as
TO destroy tho young grasshoppers by
firing the grass; the encouragement OF
tree culture, promoting moisture.
Third. Recommending that as far rs
possible, survey be made in each
State during the coming winter to as
certain those portions in each county in
which eggs are most thickly laid; fur
ther, that we deem it the duty OF the
National Gov ernment to make some
effort to destroy and counteract the
great pest, and thus prevent its injuries;
we recommend the attachment of t,
special commission to the government
surveying parties sent to the West, and
that $4,000 be appropriated for the
purpose of paying the expense OF the
commission; the President of the con-
vention be requested to draw ap and
present to the President of the United
States letter setting forth the urgent
necessity of action on the part of the
general government in behalf of the
sections ravaged; the Governors of
Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin.
Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado, Wyo-
ming, Dakota, and Ohio are requested
to transmit to the representatives and
delegates record OF the proceedings OF
the convention, and request them to
urge on Congress speedy action In this
matter.
1t is ascertained that the grasshoppers
haven't done the amount of damage i'm
agined; that they can be encountered
and eXterminatcd with much less labor
and difficulty than heretofore supposed,
by united and concentrated efforts at
the proper time. No fears need be en-.
tertaiued of serious results in the com
ing spring.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-11-09
Withdrawing Leisurely.

The Elko. (Nev.) Independents tells
the following: While travelling through
Arizona in lS49 with an exploring par
ty. we made our camp one evening
near a canyon, the bottom OF which
was covered with fine sand that had
driftcd nom the nefgnDoring PLAINS.
While employed in arranging our camp
the botanist of lthe expedition, DR.. b.,
wandered some distance in pursuit OF
plants. He returned shortly and re.
ported that there were Indians near at
hand. lie was as cool rs q cucumber.
and didn't show sign of anxiety or
alarm. In answer to our hasty inquir-
les, he replied that while he was en-
gagged in examining fossil specimen,
he heard a grunt behind him. and on
looking around discovered an Indian
who had seized his gun. which had been
placed against rock. The Indian
drew bead ON him, and in retaliation
he drew his revolver and sighted the
Indian, rctreating Mt the same time to-
ward the canyon, which was close at
canyon he walked leisurely into camp.
A party Immediately set out to determ-
inc the possibility OF danger, and dis
covered two Indians and squnw. Ar
ter capturing them they examined tho
vicinity in which the Doctor had met
with his remarkable adventure. They
found his footprints, which signified u
cautious retreat to tho canyCn. But
alas! for the irailty of human nature.
his footprints in the canyon We're eight
feet apart, by measurement, and not ex-
actly Indicative Of the leisurely manner
in which he had approached the CAMP
The Doctor acknowledged the corn.
and remarked that that was about A.
leisurely as he ever wished to walk uA.
der similar circumstances"
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-11-09
THE RUSSIAN ARMY.
A Glance at the Organization that
= England Wisely Shrinks from
Meeting.

The arrival of the news Of Russia's
intervention to assist Serva has created
no inconsiderable interest a. to her mil
itarv ability aud organization. Hence
observations on the ukasc OF Jan. 10.
1874, by which the entire military sys-
ten founded by Peter the Great. per.
fcctcd by Alexander and Nicholas, was
rcorganized, are pertinent. BY that
e1ict the armed forces OF the empire
consist of q standing army and militia.
The former embraces land and naval
troops and the latter are men between
the ages of twenty and forty not in the
standing army, who caa do military
duty. No physically sound Russian
subject Is exempt from military service
The entire empire is vast recruiting
ground. Even young men in the liberal
professions do not totally escape, al
though their period Of service is limited.
Fifteen years is the full term of military
service for all except Cossacks, whose
service is lifelong. Six of this is active,
nine IN the reserve. The infantry and
the cavalry of the army have us thr:r
military unit the division, composed of
four regiments: artillery. riilemcu, and
engineers being formed into brigades.
Each division of infantry consists Of two
brgadcs; each brigade OF two rcgi-
mcnts of three battalions each: each
company OF four companies. and each
company OF go men, In 1875 the
Russian army was estimated at $50, 900
men, but double this number with 800,
600 horses, could, in the event of war,
he brought into requisition. The regu-
lar army comprises l92 regiments OF in
fantry, 80 regiments of cavalry. aud 2,
PSF guns. Besides this the Cossacks
have 1913 mounted regiments, 81 bat
talionS on foot, and % batteries.
Scarcely less formidable is the Rus
sian navy, tho administration of
which j. in the hands of the minister
of marine, assisted by an admiralty
council, though the supreme COM
mand of the fleet is Invested in the
grand admiral. who at present is the
Grand Duke Constantine. brother of
the Car. The navy is commanded
by 81 admrals and 5000 officers OF
all lamks. and contains 2j,50O sailors
and marines. The fleet consists OF
225 steam vessels, with 52l gu IS, of :,
total tonnage of 1880. The fleet is
distributed in the Baltic, Black, and
Caspian seas, and few vessels are
scattered on the Pacific aud Artic
coasts. The troops of Russia, though
not as active and intelligent rs those
that France aud England possess, are
vet endowed with implicit obedience
and indomitablc courage, qualities of
paramount dcsirability III II soldicry.
lnvinciblc in their own country-tin-
dergoin@ the greatest hardships, and
shrinking from no undertaking, when
well oiliccrcd they are equal to the
best soldiers of western EurOue.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-11-09
THE FAST MAIL.
How it Runs and Who Runs 1t.

The New York papers were deliv-
cred in Chicago this morning to the
Journal at the same time they were
formerly delivered by fast mail train,
lately removed. The public are par
ticularly interested in this announce
mcnt, as it indicates the perfecting
of new arrangements made by the
railway company, by which valuable
packages, daily papers, as well as
passengers, from New York and
Philadelphia are brought through in
quick time made by the much talked
about fast mail train. Since the with
drawal of tho limited mail, there was
q break in the line, on fast trains
leaving New York in proper time to
connect with the limited fast mail Oh
tn Pennsylvania Railroad, which has
been kept running without any ref
crence to pay from the Government.
The new train accommodates west
bound passengers and gives day
light ride over the Allegheny Noun
tains, where the scenery is grand be-
yond comparison. The special New
York, Philadelphia and Washington
train, carrying three through Pull
man slccpcrs and one coach, from
New York, leaving that city at 4:30
A. NJ, connects at Philadelphia aud
completes a through fast mail to
Chicago. This train runs AL miles
from New York to Pittsburg, making
only three stops. From Pittsburg
to Chicago over the Fort Wayne and
Pennsylvania Ii ne, the train stops OH
ly at railway crossings and suitable
eating points. This is lightning
train, 1t accommodates the public
and they appreciate it. The Adams
Express Company runs cars on this
tram and delivers papers aud goods
in Chicago the day after they leave
New York. Chicago Journal.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-11-09
A Wise Man of Wealth.

From the philadelphia Telegraph.
The Duke of Sutherland. as Is we'll
known, is a mighty potentate in Scot
land. where he relgns with undisputed
and beneiicient sway over a vast terri
tory,--vast that is, for Scotland. Much
oi his domain, however, is barren and
unproductive, and about four years ago
he projected scheme TO bring this
useless land into state OF cultivation
He selected 1000 acres of wild and
useless moorland, and undertook to
subdue it by steam power. Tho land
was so swampy and stony that 1t was
impossible IT, do anything with 1t by
ordinary appliances, including even the
common steam plow. But he had con-
structed plow Of an extraordinary
character. with which. and twelve steam
engines. no has converted his 1900
acres of useless land irto four excellent
farms, on which admirable crops are
now growing. Good houses have been
built. the fields enclosed, and the des-
ert has been made TO blossom as the
rose. but at tho fearful cost Of ESQ an
aero, or $500, 900 for the whole.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-11-09
Raisin Making in California,

The Eolo Mail gives the following in
regard to the process Of raisiu making
in California:
We spent an hour at the home of Mr..
Il. B. Blowers, Of Woodland, Yvlo
county. and secured from him much in
formation concerning the grape and
raisin business. He recognizes but one
variety oil grape--the Muscatel--as pre-
eminently raisin grape. Last year
he made 900 boxes Of raisins. weigh
ing 10 pounds to the box. These he
readily disposed of to San Franci SEQ
merchants, who say they are superior
to any foreign raisin in tho world.
The estimate he places upon the present
crop is, that it will. after furnishing the
usual amount for table use, make 1000
boxes OF raisins. To meet the demand
of the second crop, he is about to build
q drying-house. The rains come be-
fore the second crop is fully dried. and
in the drying-house he will finish up the
second crop. The first crop is sun-dried
which he claims Is the best mode OF
drying.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-11-09
New Mexico.

Shall this territory be admitted as q
State oi the Union and thereby bs enti-
tied to representation in one branch OF
the Government equal to that Of the
State of New York. This is what Is
said on the subject by an officer Of the
army. in pamphlet on "New Mexico
and the New Mexicans":
mo sign has been exhibited in twen-
ty.six years of the adoption Of our IDEAS
of civilization, or of amendment Of their
points Of variance. During the last few
years laws have been passed with refer
ence to common school systen. Mon
ey Is collected and spent for that pur-
pose. But the system Is 80 loosely con-
Quoted. and the interest Of the people 50
slack, that the results, II represented by
true statistics. are so pitiful and shame.
ful as to be a reproach. instead Of .
credit.
"To-day it Is proposed to admit this
nation, with all its dissimilarities In ev-
erything that the American people con-
siders as essential and peculiar to It.
self, upon equal terms with any Of tho
proudest members of the brotherhood
Of States. 1t Is not. and cannot be, y
question Of parties; fol no human q re-
sight could tell whero these people
would choose to stand on any party
question. since there is no means ol in
structing them or knowing what shsir
ideas might be. 1t cannot be q question
OF sectional pride or interest, as none
could be benefited by the success OF tho
scheme. All should seriously dsterm-
inc, II we have any duties as q nation
toward this people, can the welfare ot
this race. and Of humanity. be promoted
by the legislative action OF the national
assembly |; ana is it necessary to this ead
that New Mexico be admitted to-day.
and as II now stands, to be . free and
independent Statep"
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-11-09
Carpet Emporium |! Something
Rich and Beautiful.
LOUIS IIAX,


l0j and l07 Fifth street, st. Joseph,
desires to call the special attention of
the people of Andrew county to his
large and varied assortment of CAR
PETS, Or. CLOTHS, MATING, WIN
pow SHADES, LACE CURTAINS,
MATS, IIAssoCKs and OTToMANs.
Carpets from twenty-five cents to
four dollars and Il half per yard. Ev-
cry taste and purse can be suited, and
every quality of goods, and variety
of style, kept on hand, from the finest
that is made 10 the common qualities.
The House has no superior west Of
the Mississippi in the matter of quail
ty and variety. Mr.. lax would res
pcclfully solicit orders for samples
from parties al distance, which hc
will promptly send on application, by
mail or otherwise. If you 90 to st.
Joseph, call in and look through the
Mammoth Establishment.