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, 1876-12-17
WE ARE SEVEN,

A REMIS1sCEEcE OF MoopY's 1ABoRs.
At praycr-meeting held at the southwest
corner OF Michigan and Dearborn streets, some
sixteen years ago, over which Mr.. Moody pre-
sided, several young people were converted At
tile close Of the regular meeting, second meet
ing vas held in the ante-room, the number con-
stituting that meeting being seven. Three OF
3. that number we're Christians, the remaining
four were promising young men. Mr.. Moody
made an earnest appeal to them to abandon sin
and follow III the footsteps OF their Savior. He
drew that appeal to close by suggesting q
covenant to be drawn up which he hoped all
present would sign. Below is the covenant aud
unmes Of the signcrs:
COVENANT OF THE SEVEN.
CHICAGO, ILL.,. Dec II, 1o0o.-ln the presence
of the sane Heavenly Host who many hundred
years ago proclaimed the birth Of our blessed
Snvtor, we The subscribers do so1emn1y promise to
pray daily for each other until the Lord sal call
us home to Plory; AMI that We will preach Christ
nnl Hin, crnciel. and follow in the footsteps Of
Our dear Hcdeemer until We all join that blessed
Signed this 18th day Of December, in the year Of
our Lord 1850.
D. L. Moody, ]. S. Curtiss,
John Dixon, j. A. Sexton,
j. II. Sheldon, ". r. C.. RoWe8.
Il. J. Rundell.
While Mr.. Moody was here some five months
ago, the seven met at his church, corner Of La
Sale street and Chicago avenue. At the present
writing the entire number are living and resi-
dents OF this city, after lapse of sixteen years.
All have married since then but one, and it is
expected, or hoped, they will all meet again
ere long.
, 1876-12-17

|Hgu7<sfoy| Increase Decrease
last year. lost year.
, 1876-12-17
CALENDAR For TIE wEEz

CALENDAR FOR TIE WEr
EPISCOPAL
Dec. 17-Third Sunday In Advent
Dec. 20-Embet- Day.
Dec, 21-St. Thomas.
Dec. 22-Embcr- Day.
Dee. 23-Ember-Dny.
CATHOLIC.
Dec. 17-Third Sunday in AdTcnt
Dec. 18-E1pectation OF the B. r. IT,
Dec. 19-Ferin.
Dec 2o-Tigil Of St. Thomas; Ember-D3y.
Dec. x1-Sr Thomas, Apostle.
Dec. 22-fn1bef-Day-
De. 23-Yixil Of C6rissnaa; Enhsz-ps,
, 1876-12-17

wound up IN de nieger's so1, and dat bf)es out
IN streems oh praise dat wakes de naborhooa
fom solid slumbers!'
"Jess plane singin', eh?''
"Plane singin', ycr idgit; doye call dat plane
singin' when de konkergashun jess filings back
hits heads an sings Send Down de Ciafryut'
rum dc bottom Of bo'f 1ungses at once!''
II calls dat plane singin'"
"Den yer all better stick ter plane sfngin',
too; 'kase 1'me tinkin' dat de only win organ
dat yer needs to look artcr is de horn oh ,le
Angil Gabril.''
" They concluded to drop the organ question.
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BUNKER, of Washington, D. c., Manager.
This we'll known and popular Summer Resort
will be open June lst, 1876. The waters by an
alysis compare fsvorsbiy with the renowned
chalybcste wsters of Europe. 1t is the strongest
chalybcate in the United States In addition to
the water, the location, pure and exhisrsting
atmoSp phere picturesque scenery, fine walks,
drives, hunting, fishing, SC, ali tend to make
Rawley THE most attr .ctive as we'll AS THE most
heathiu resort in Virginia. The company has
Il. great expense, erected the most conmodious
and comfortable buildings in the State aid dur
ing the past winter completed perfect system
of terracing and understanding For terms and
pamphlets apply to A. B. lRICk, President,
Harrsonburg Va. my 29-2m
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Hon. alexander III. stephens.

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Governor OF Alabama.
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GUNS. GAPS, WADS, &c.-Just opened ut
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also y Brcech Loader. with All inc nNiurcs' hH
shells. &c, Musket Caps, Gun Wads, Flasks,
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pu podd;sh ,' brown. Il IS especially adapted for
n,irtinp railroad depot buildings and station
houses houses, brick walls, weather boarding, iron or
wood fences, barns, stables, daIes OF Slner 3us r
houses. Il is also capital roofing Paint 10, i0r
either wood or metal Price per ss'",nn ~ it"n aliZ%
hhIs n nc ner gnIicn. Shipped to the country in
any any quahtty m M desired This Pant has been NJ IN
entire satisfaction to sll who have tried It. we
nave secured the exclusive agency Tor Ihls sec
ion ot Virginia ,~Nuv st,O
NH II q "a, -,D, !, !" - -
, 1876-05-13

The result Of the Republican State Con-
vention in Michigan is more satisfactory
than the reform element Of the Republican
party could possibly have hoped for. The
delegation chosen 10 the National Conyen-
ton 60 uninstructed. An estimate by =
BLAINE newspaper Of the preferences of the
delegates gives sixteen for BLAINE. four for
BR1srow, one for CoSk1no, and one for
HAYES; but dispatch to the Detroit Free
Presa from the Convention, which was held
at Grand Rapids, divides the delegation as
follows: Twelve for BLAINE, nias for BR1s-
TOW, and one for HA1Es. The latter est-
mate is probably the more correct Ct the
two, since it was made in the Convention
and by the representative of journal that
would naturally be hostile to A1r. Ba1s1ov
as the most formidable candidate against
the Democrats This is an indication that
the people in Michigan are also exercising
an irresistible influence over the Republican
politicians Of that State, who would moro
aat1ara1ly lean to B1A1Sa; and, It B21s7ow
, 1876-05-13

vanced 35@4oc per brl, closing at $50. 90 for
June aud S2l.1e4@21.15 for July. Lard
was 15c per 100 lbs higher, closing at s1e474t
Tor June and sl2.i5 for July. Meats were
hrmer, at TIC for boxed shoulders, lie for
DO short ribs, and lilo for do short clears.
Lake freights were dull, at &c for wheat to
Buffalo. Rail freights were less active and
weak. Highvines were quiet, at $l.07 per
gallon. Flour was in light demand and firm.
Wheat closed SIC higher, at s1o44 for May
and $1.054 for June. Corn closed 5@zc
higher, ut z65c for HAY and 464c for June.
Oats were dull and easier, closing at 3o!c for
May and Sic for June. Rye was steady, at
CSC, Barley was dull and declined Sc, clos
ing ct Csc for May and 59c for June. Hogs
were active and 5@1oc higher, with the
bulk Of the trading at S7.o0@z15. Cattle
were dull and weak. Sheep were firm and
unchanged. One hundred dollars in gold
would buy S112.374 in greenbacks at the
close
, 1876-05-13

We havereceiyed numerous letters of in.
qulry concerning the political record Of Ben
JANrN II. BR1srow prior to his acceptance of
the appointment Of Secretary Of the Treasu-
r. BY President GRANT, and in answer to
these we print this morning comprehensive
aud interesting summary Of 4Ir. BR1srow's
military and political career. It's perusal
Will supply all the information that can be
derived in relation to tho facts presented, and
will serve to thoroughly convince the people
Of the United States that the man who
was Republican when it cost COURAGE
and fearlessness to stand up against tie
slareocracy of Kentucky may be safely set
down as pretty good Republican IN these
later days of peace and good will. N1r. Bn1s-
1owhas not only record without flaw as
Republican, but he has figured in his State
as brave soldier on the side Of the Union,
wise and consistent Legislator, and an ur-
f1inching patriot. This record, coupled with
his splendid achievements in the interests of
honesty and reform as Secretary of the
Treasury, will be difficult to distort or be-
little in the event of its becoming IN impor-
tant factor in the Presidential problem of
1876.
, 1876-05-13

The proposition made by the Appropria-
ton Committee tsat the postal-delivery sys-
tenn by carriers should be discontinued in all
cities having less than 10000 inhabitants
was defeated in the House of Represents
tives yesterday BY a vote of 125 to 20. It is
likely that there could be fairer saving Of
money by this proposed limitation than in
some Of the other proposed reductions to
cripple the postal service, but the Demo-
cratic Congressman were frightened of by
the fear that the measure would excite the
hostility Of their constituents in the nuner-
Gus small cities who would thus be deprived
Of the carner-system, and hence they re-
fused to stand by tbs Recommendation of
their Appropriation Committee. The defeat
of the proposition is not to be regretted par-
ticu1arly, unless it leads to reduction in
other and more important branches of the
service. Though the carriers ore not so
in the smaller cities, they ere IN
important part Of complete postal system,
and the cities that have become accustomed
to them could Ill afford to dispense with the
, 1876-05-13

E1-Mayor CoLvr has finally zesorted to
the desperate extremity Of ''swinging around
the circle, and appealing in person for the
support which the law fails to furnish. His
first appearance in this forlorn enterprise was
1nade last eveningin the Fifteenth Ward, in
locality where the German element largely
predominates, and where he hopes to
gain foothold of sympathy and encourage
ment. CoLvH pays the Germans of Chicago
doubtful compliment when he appeals to
them to help him against the tide of public
condemnation that has swamped his admin
lstration. The Germans have no further u.e
for coLSN OF Colrinism now that the Sun
day liquor question is no longer feature of
local politics. They have nothing in COM
mon with hummer nisrule in Chicago they
are an intelligent, law-abiding people, and
Co1yrS will find no following among them
that is respectable either in numbers or
quality.
, 1876-05-13

1he Committee assigned to the lob Of
gong through the chaotic accounts Of C1App,
the Congressional Printer, presented re-
port yesterday to the effect that they found
osldences Of waste, extravaganza, misnau-
ngemcnt, and inefHciency, such as call for q
general tearing up Of the Government print
ing Office, the removal Of C1Apr, and the in
e1guration Of the conttact system to take tho
place OF the present mode Of doing business,
Ihe Committee recommend that C1.rp be
handed over to the District Court for ind;ct.
nent and prosecution, and that the Office be
abolished
, 1876-05-13

Speaker KrER;s leave of absence has been
t1tended ten days, and it is still matter of
conjecture whether the condition OF his health
"lh not result in the tender Of his resignation.
LII. Cox, who is Speaker pro lem, would
probably prefer the continuance of the leave
If absence, but Mr.. RANDALL, who came so
Gear the goal Of lis ambition at the begin
n1ng OF the session, and feels sure of better
uck ne1t time, IS doubtless Convinced that
Speaker KERRs health would be benefited
sy absolute rest from oficial Iabors.
, 1876-05-13

Ihe Democratic statesmen of the House
nfe making sorry job OF the appropriations
for tie Post-001ce Department, of whose
needs and workings they manifest density
OF ignorance remarkable even in the arcrao.
bourbon Legislator. The general idea seems
70 be to cut down something, and they are
saughterlng some of the mail routes in
Southern and Southwestern States in q recs-
less, hit-or-miss style that they will probably
Lear from when the thing becomes thorough
y known As rule, Democratic. strong
Aolds require only moderate facilities for tie
transmission Of letters and newspapers, but
they want their share Of the appropriations
just the same.
, 1876-05-13

starts off With nine out of delegation Of
twenty-five, it is probable that the entire
delegation will gofor him under the influence
of the intelligent people Of that State the
moment it shall become apparent that Mr.
BLAINE cannot be nominated. Why can't
Michigan start the ticket-BR1sTow and
BLAINE? They would be winning team.
Mr. BLAINE is IN experienced Parliam enta-
1ian, IN excellent presiding officer, and would
make in every respect IN admirable Vice
President, while BR1srow is an unsurpassed
executive officer, aud would make magnifl-
cent President. No Democratic combination
could beat that ticket
, 1876-05-13

iae deposition Of AloRE1s ]. Doo1rr.
cashier III tAe o'tiss Of Yos Ho11Ex, the a1,.
sconc:ng City Collector. is given in full in
our columns this morning. There appears
to hare BEEN among the employees Of the
Office an Ignorance of the Collectors gam
bling propensities quito remarkable in view
OF the heavy drains he must have made upon
tie city funds for several months past
In order to make good his losses at faro,
poker, roulette, etc The statement of
lie cashier places the total amount Of Vos
Ho11ESs etnbezzlement at 500. 900, not
taxing into account the money for personal
taxes be received by mail, sent out receipts
for. and caused no entries to be made on The
books The exact or even the approximate
extent Of the defa1cation can oaly be con-
ject1red at present; weeks, and perhaps
months, must elapse before the figures can
be correctly ascertaioed
, 1876-05-13
TIE V0N H0LLEN DEFALcAT10N

The revelation of the fight of GEoneE Won
doIlEs, the perfunctory City Collector, as a
result OF defa1cation estimated as high as
s1oo, 1000, is the latest addition to the munic-
1pal woes Of Chicago. To the. .public gen
orally 1t will be painful surprise, but the
Well-detined rnmors Of his bad habits and
heavy losses at gambling during the last two
yeAfs nave prepared many persons for such
an announcement Vox Ho11Es was con-
spicuous representative of the hummer class
OF city politicians. He was about the only
one OF that type brought into Official exist
ence oy the Fire Tcketof 1871. But during
the municipal term succeeding TINT election
Won HoLLEs was under restraints and SIR.
rounded by associates that prevented anv e.
tenslve stealing. He was called upon pnonnt-
y to turn over the funds he collected. and ha
had cashier (ME: BRENNAN, since cashier IN
me City ireasurer's of6ce) who would not
nave sanctioned my unlawful with
holding OF the funds of the Office. But vow
Ho1AESs natural afhliation with the bnmmer
element secured him the nomination at The
hanas OF the same party which placed Cor.
'E N ofhce and, Like many other attaches
OF TINT political combination, be accented
tne vote rs 9 popular Endorsement of m.
o11oled cumming and public plunder. He |
soon fell into constant and intimate a.;soc;n-
aon with gamblers and tho habitues of 1ov
saloons, and at last be has run through his
''o'ous career at cost of 500, 600 to the
oeop1e OF Chicago, and at time when tho
ATTY Treasury is more sorely in need Of money
han ever before.
II WI probably be found that nearly al Of
oe defalcstion vas taken from the personn1
a1 couec&1ons' as agsiust which there il a
sc5 OF the pEnpez oheakA vqs Ha11Es h..
, 1876-05-13

1t was reported yesterday that CHARLEY
Ham, OF the Inter Ocean, had silently skip
1nd off to Washington on the Thursday
evening train with petition to the Pzesi-
oen' or senator LOGAN asking that he be ap-
pointed MARSHAL Of the Northern District of
1iilnols' elee A1r: B. H CAMPBELL, whom be
expects to have removed on account of tba
owEH-B1AkEly business The idea of en-
pointing the editor Of the Whisky 1Meres'
organ Marshal of this District is little the
cheehest thing the Ring has yet undertaken.
10 they understand that the war On stea];nc
tae revenue Is over; that Secretary BR1sroW
is to be removed that sympathizer has
been picked out to take his place, and that
the carnival of illicit distilline is about to be
renewed? It would seem SO from this H.v
movement
, 1876-05-13

Thursday evening 1Ir. BR1srow,s name
~ss proposed to be added to the member.
sn1p-llst OF the Union League Club Of New
York City, but in the vote which ensued
upon tie question sufficient objection vas
shown to effect the rejection of the proposi-
Ton This extraordinary action is explained
IN the statement that member of thu Clnb
nsugar-zaerchant, believing himself aeeriey-
eo In a decision of the Secretary of the
treasury against his house, had secured tie
smell number of black-bal1s requisite to thus
stultlfy the League. The remarkable excite-.
nent produced among the great body of the
organization By the announcement of tho
vote still continues, and portends hunilia-
ton to the bitter sweet man and his eleyan
coEdiuto1s
, 1876-05-13

The story circulated about the streets YES
tertlay that Mayor HoYsE had consented to
some contrivance called t' an agreed case, )"
which would hold his rights in suspense, is
utterly untrue. The reported plan Of trying
the merits Of the dispute is absurd On its
face. CoLvrs was to sign Comptroller's
warrant on the City Treasurer. The LITTER
was to refuse to cash it. Thereupon the Law
Department was to sue out q mandanus in
behalf Of GOWN to compel the payment of
the warrant If the Court decided that it
must be paid, then GOWN was to be declared
lawful Mayor another year, and HoYNE was
to step down and out This was said to be
alr. GouDY's innocent little trap for catch
ing Mayor HoYSE- But the spring and
teeth were quite visible to the naked eve,
and accordingly it did not catch anybody.
By such a procedure co1v1s would be
placed on the inside track The Court could
decide that Co1EH Was perfnncto1y Mayor;
and therefore the warrant was legally drawn,
and must be paid, and that, too, without
touching upon the question at ISSUE Mayor
HoYSE has nothing whatever to do with any
patent compromise scheme. he YVES elected |
Mayor by the citizens of Chicago at gen
eral election by nearly Il three-fourths vote
the term Of his predecessor having expired
five months previously; tho votes cast for
him were canvassed by the City Council ac-
cording to Law, md they declared him duly
and lawfully elected, aud fixed his bond He
filed q satisfactory bond, which the Council
approved, and took the oath of Office. The
City Council passed resolution notifying
and commanding all departments of the Mu-
nlcipal Government to respect and obey him
as Mayor of Chicago, and he has entered
upon the discharge Of bis official duties,
Now, in the face Of those undeniable facts,
where is there any room for compromise
lodges? He has nothing to give away. His
business is to enforce the laws and ordi-
1ances of the city, and preside over the
meetings Of the City Council II ex-aoyor
'o1s1S wants to dispute Mayor HOMES Of
ice, let him hire his lawyers with his own
money, and get out his writ Of quo scasraato,
nd show the Court, if he can, that he has
'etter right to the Office than tie Mayor
lect- He can commence such proceedings
'henever he plenses. Mayor HoYaB will de- J
end against my claimant, and yield the Of
ce gracefully the moment anybody can {
rove better title to it than he possesses. :
hat IS the only compromise which is posi-
, 1876-05-13

1t Is rumored on the street that the friend. of
Mr. CHARLES f. Ham, df the E,,ter-Ocea,,. arc
circulating for signatures petition to the Pres
ment to appoint Mr. HAM United States Mar.
sha1 for the Northern District Of Illinois. IN
place OF B. q. CAMPBELL, who Is expected to
tender bis resignation soon. The fricndx ~
ar. liam arc taking unnecessary trouble with
tnc1f petition in eanTassing the streets for
names; they might take shorter route and
save m steps BY going direct to the Chicago whisky
fang with the petition They could Get more
signatures, md those that are better known in
washington. There is probably not an fndicted
~h'sky-chief IN Chieago who would refuse n
sign the petition. ~