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ESTIMATE OF TIE DUKES ABILITY-wirHoUy
EXPERIENCE IN OFFICE q

y 1850 tera 4A
From tho Manchester Guardian, Dec. zlair II
telegram from Ottawa states that report IL our.
that when LORD Duferin's term OF service
IN Canada expires no will DO succeeded as Governor
General by the Duke OF Manchester The rumor has
this in It's favor, that tho Duke Is probably tho last
man In tho world whose name would have occurred to
the nero qudnunc Ia connection with such an ap-
pointment. Ho is we'll known enthusiastic vol
untcer, but tho country has had no oppor-
tunity OF testing his capacity for admins
tration. He sat few years in tho House Of
household appointment; but this cxhausts what the
Americans would call his public ssrcc0rd." England,
however, must have thousands OF men who are Oh
scure only because the opportunity has never como
possible the Duke OF Manchester may belong to tins
neglected class. Lord Benconsheld 1t Is understood,
rather p,ques himself upon his sagacty as ju0ge OF
character and II he has really offered the government
reserve IT'S judgment and the Prime Minister
who to do him justice, has rather horror OF jobs,
has fairly satisfactory reasons Tor forming favor
ablo estimate OF His Grace's administrative
.eems to acquiring additional dignity.
Until quite recently u has been studiousy
avoided by the dukes. marquis or two has entered
ia peer Of that rank Is NJ this moment working
bard as colonial governor-but so rigidly had the
line been drawn at this point that quito utt0r OF
Excitement was caused when IL .bccame known Two
ycars that the Duke OF Buckingham had accepted
the Governorship OF Madras. No worthier post could
be found for great English noble than the govern
nent OF great dependency ike tho Dominion, and II
IN able man OF the highest rank in tho peerace is
lent out the appointment IL sure TO be popular in
Canada. Mere rank. however, Will not suffice. the
Canadians have been accustomed to have their affairs
directed by mon like Lord ElGin, Lord Lisgar and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-21
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

AN EXCITED CANVASS OVER THE ORGANIZATION
OF BOTH HOUSES CHANCES OF THE sTRUo-
GLE.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TRENTON, Dec TO- 1871
The for the organization Of both houses Of
the Legislature Is becoming lively In the Senate the
presidency conended for by Frank Ward. OF Sussex
county, ana George Ludlow, of Middesex, Senator
Heudrickson, OF Monmouth, having Withdrawn. The
contest for speaker OF the House caused the tor
Of combinations against John Egan, OF Union,
who seems 70 have the most strength. He has Hud-
son, Essex, Monmouth, Middloscx. sussex, Bergen
and Ocean counties nearly solid Tor him, his Intends
claim
The combinations arc as follows Matthews, or Bur.
lngton, for Speaker, and Madden, or HUDSON, for
Clerk; De Witt, OF Warren. Tor Speaker, and Bishop.
OF Middlescx, for Cicrk; Harris, Ut HUDSON, for
Speaker. and Patterson, OF Monmouth, for Clerk The
knowing ones gay that Egan win DO Speaker and W.
Il. SacKett, OF Hudson, Clerk. Tho latter has the
Hudson county delegation nearly unit Tor him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-21
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Ex-Attorney General George II. Williams OF Oregon
Senator b. Plat Carpenter, OF Poughkeepsc; exGov
crnor Person .. Cheney, OF New Hampshire, and In.
surancs Superintendent John y. Smyth, OF Albany,
arc at the Fifth Avenue. General Joseph r. Hawlcy.
Of Connecticut John NJ Francis OF Troy, and Eras,
Corning Of haay, arc at the Gilsey. Senator Agcr-
non >. Paad~sk oi Nebraska; Chief Engineer William
W. ". Wood. United STATES Navy, and. Colonel
KintznS, OF the United States Marine Corps, are at
the Astor. John KING, IT,. OF Baltimore Frederick
Broughton, OF the Great Western Railway OF Canada
Captain r. Il. Ward, OF Governor General DuHerin's
stair Captain Price Biackwood OF tho Royal Ar.
tillcry, British Army, are at tho Brevoort Senator
Alvin Saunders, Of Nebraska, and w. r. McKccn,
President OF the vandalia Railway line, At the ST.
Nicholas. Judge Theodore r. Westbrook, Of tho New
York Supreme Court. is at the sturtevaut Jerome
b. Parmenter, OF Troy, Is at the Westminster James
Tillnehast, OF Albany, Is Al tho Windsor.
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DESPERADOES CAPTURED.
A STARTLING STORY OF RIVER PIRACIEs, ROB-
Derry AND INCENDIARIsM. tg"-

STARTLING STORY OF RIVER PIRACrEs, ROB-
berry AND INCENDIARIsM ts"..
lex TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.
NoRyoLyK, Va, Dec. 20. 1877.
gang OF river dcspcradoes, residing In Norfolk
and Portsmouth, whose names are Lynns SALESMAN,
Robert Craft, Cornelius Jenkins and John Taylor
captured ana brought before Mayor O'Conner this
morning on tho charge of committing piracies on
vessels In the harbor; arson in setting fire to ir
habi,ed houses; robber.cs, nring vessels and COM
mitung depredatons generally.
STARTLING REvELArIoNs.
One OF the party, Lynps SALESMAN. from near Ell
mira, n. Y, turned states evidence, and made q
starting revelation OF the operations OF the gang
within the last few months lilo gave detailed state.
Of The manner IN which thirteen vessels. lying
In Che harbor, had been boarded aud robbed; The
gang got board nnd burned the schooner Lucy, y
lew weeks since; how they broke into Tiiicy's
and bind factory and nrst robbed u and then de-
stroyed II by nre, and how, IN like manner, Uther
buildings the village Of Berkeley were robbed
burned and reign OF terror inaugurated IN that
munny.
The disclosure uncarths great deal of vilauy that
has long puzzled our detectives The prisoners arc
all very young men.
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EVIDENCE THAT CITIZENS OF MEXICO TOOK
PART IN THE DIsTUgDANCEs-A MEXICAN
OFFICER DRILLING THE MOB.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 90, 1877.
Representative Mills, OF the Texas delegation, has
received the following despatch, dated Austin De-
ccmbcr 20, lS77:-
My lieutenant at FL Paso informs that $50 Of the
mob which fought him ut San Ezarl0 and killed
three of hts and three cltixens and to-whom he
was forced 30 surrender were Mexican citzcns, from
Mexico. He Is reliable. give you this by direction
OF the Governor. JOHN b. JONES,
Major Commanding Texas State Forces.
In addition to the above Mr.. Mills has information
that previous 10 tho fight Major Jones found ct Sen
El,zario a regular Mexican officer drilling those who
fought the State troops
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

THE FREE SCHOOLS TO DE SUSTAINED INvEs-
TIoATINa CHARGES AGAINST coRBIN
INK TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
COLOMBIA, Dec. 20, 1871
The State Legislature to-day adjourned for tho nol
days just previous to the adjournment the House
passed the JOINT resolution ratying the amendment
10 the State constitution providing for an annual two
mill und tax polls 10 be devoted exclusively to
educational purposes Tho passage Of this resolution
required twothird vote, aud Its final adoption
Is an evidence Of desire ON the part OF tho
House to redeem Of tho most sacred
pledges made by tho democratic party during
the last political campaign. This measure
passed tho senate last session aud has now become
part OF the organic law OF tho State Tho Senate
day appointed special committee Of nvc TO ipvcst-
gate The case OF d. 4. Corb,n, cxUnitcd States DIS
trct Attorney, who Is charged with having diverted
$2S coo OF money belonging 10 the State 10 tho pur
pose Of securing his own election by brbing members
OF the notorious Mackcy House TO vote tor him. Tho
iont investigating committee are required by the
RESOLUTION furnish tho special committee all the
evidence their posscss.on touching the in
question Tho committee arc required 10 SIT during
recess aud report upon tho rsasscmoling Of tho
general Assembly.
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ENERiL WAS HINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. 1871
THE UNION PACIFIC PROBATE QUESTION
CONCLUSION OF TIE ARGUMENTS.
Argument was concluded to-day, before the Secro-
tary the Interior ana the Attorney General tho
Pacific Railroad pro-ra,c question. Mr.. sholabarger
and Mr. Popploton, Of counsel tor tho Union Pacific,
contendsd that any construction OF existing laws or
any new enactmcnts which would compel tho main
nc 10 pro-ate with the branches Vt the per
mile NIL grades, and Tor short as we'll as Tor long
distances would be unjust aud ruinous to the Union
Pacific.
Mr. wooworth, on behalf OF tho Burling ton and
Missouri River road, In Nebraska, briefly alluded TO
the claims OF that road branch Of tho main line,
IN order that they might not DO overlooked If tho
President should consider the legal question Of the
status Of tho branches
Mr.. storrs for the Central Pacific, appeared simply
10 say that the oil tho cost for conveying tho
Second infantry to California last summer tho Central
Pacific had charged the governmsnt local rates. bc-
cause thore through rates then in operation
THE NEW YORK posi- opFICE-No REDUCTION
IN THE CLINICAL FORCE.
The commission appointed to report az 10 whether
any reduction OF tho ciorcai torce In tho New York
Post Office can be made have reported that mono can
DO made without injury to tho service. Tho report
also compliments the efficiency and system displayed
by Postmaster James and his assistants A similar
Investigation will DO conducted In regard to tho Pha-
delphia Post ONCE immediately niior tho holidays.
INTEREST ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEBT.
The District Commissioner to-day forwarded TO Now
York, through the Treasury Department sl5l 500 in
coin, TO pay tho interest due January on bonds
OF this District.
AMERICAN PRODUCTS IN GHRMANY-REroRT
or THE UNITED STATES CONSUL IN DARMEN.
In reply TO tho trade circular issued by the Depart
meut OF state IN August last tho Untcd States Con-
sui at Barmen reports that AFTER careful considcra-
OF the business In general in that quarter he Is
convinced that almost every article OF American
growth or manufacture which probably be intro.
duced into Germany has already found It's way there
He suggests that the existing trade in manufactured
articles might be increased II American
would take into consideration the tact that the Ger
mans are slow and reluctant 10 adapt themselves
to any innovation In thcr tastes or HABITS.
ana that . greater effort should, therefore,
DO made 10 meet their requirements Tho
trade canned irails, which Is already large would
DO more nourishins greater regard was paid TO
German Ideas The nneN specimens Of our spsndidiy
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HORTICULTURE IN PENNSYLVANIA.
sEMI-cENTENNIAL OF DISTINGUISHED ASSOC
CATION.

sEMI-cENTENNIAL OF DISTINGUISHED AsSo.
CATION.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20, 1877.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Is the old.
CSC association Of its kind In this country. II was
founded tho 2lst VI December 1897 ana the list of
us ircorporators Ia little compendium OF all III
names that notable tho leaders OF the highest
SOCIAL mercantile and literary circles OF the last gen.
GRAFTON. II is prosperous and substantial or.
ganizaton in which the best element OF Philadephia
society takes lively interest Tomorrow It's semi
centennial anniversary IL 10 10 celebrated by gath
cTing Of the nOtnbles oil the city.
Tho programme includes reunion OF the officers,
exocers and members Of tho In tho directors
room. Horticultural Hall, Broad street, ~ seven
O'Clock r. NJ wnen historical sketch OF the society
will be presented ana road.
AZ c,gnt o'clock there will DO musical entertain
mcnt and social gathering Tor dancing, which viii DO
largely ATTENDED, The hall will be decorated In tho
highest style oil horticultural ART Tor OCCASION.
The present officers OF tho society President,
William L. SchaGcr; vico Presidents Caleb Cope, j.
h. Mitchell, Robert Bust aud S. w. Noble; Professor
Of Botany, Thomas r James; Professor OF Hcrticui-
tural Chemistry, James Z. Booth; Professor OF
Entomology 5. 5. Rathvon Corresponding Secretary,
Thomas Meehan; Recording Secretary and Treas.
uIer, A. W. Harrison.
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THE PEACEFUL SIOUX.

A CHANGE FROM THE MISSOURI RIVER REsHR-
WALTON FOUND NECESSARY.
s.. WASHINGTON, Doc. 20, 1877.
Commissioner Hoyt, ofthe Indian Bureau, Is to-day
in receipt Of Official adviccs that the Red Cloud
Indians ut tho forks of White River, sxty-avo
miles from the new reservation selected for them.
The assigned for this stoppage short OF hoir
destination that tho water In the Yellow Medicine
River Is Insufficient In quantity and unit Tor use, and
that tho grass IN the vicinity OF the Missouri River
reservation has been burnt OF. The water ol The
South Fork OF White River IL good, and there
plenty OF springs IN that region, together with album
dans grass ana timber. The department seems 10 bs
OF tho opinion that the Indians will have TO remain
where they are
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sTA1EMENr or GENERAL JEWELL REGARDING
HIS ENFORCED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AND AMBITIONS OF THE Ex-pREsIDENr.
ny TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HARTFORD, Conn.,, Dec. 20. 1871.
The Times publishes tonight IN interview with ex-
Postmaster General Jewell the story that his
tlrement from Grants Cabinet was due to the exer-
tions OF Collector Tom Murphy. who was angry at
Mr. Jewell's neglect to make an appointment re-
qrcsted BY him.
JEWELS STATEMENT.
Jewell states that Grant never gave any ccw 70 his
motive In asking his resignation Of the portfolio OF
tho Postal Department. yet he was not inclined to
ascribc II to Murphy's machinations. Continuing,
Jewell remarked that he strongly inclined tho
belief that his advocacy OF Brstows nomination had
much 10 do with the dismissal Bristow and Jewell
were very friendly and very intimate. and Jewell
made secret TO Grant that hc preferred his
lion, nor that he, together with Fish and Robson,
were earnestly opposed third Presidential term.
GRANTS PREJrpicRs
general Grant did not like Mr. Bristow, ~ remarked
Mr.. Jewell "Ho had many or his appointments
changed did not feel like tolerating any Of Mr..
Brstows friends On the contrary, all his prejudccs
were IN favor OF Messrs. Cameron, Murphy and other
ring mon who en- ginoored tho political machine"
In conclusion. Mr. Jewell remarked that his neglect
TO appoint Mr. Murphy's friend inadvcrtencs,
and thut whatever Influence Mr.. Murphy may have
used with General Grant to effect his removal from the
Cabnet-that rs, II he did so-coud not reflect upon
his tyr. Jcwers) honor or official course
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JOHN FRANEY'S DEATH.


HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 20, 1871
John Franoy, ex-Town and City Collector OF Taxes
for Hartford died hero to-day, aged afty-two years.
The deceased, who was o native OF the county Of
Tipperary, ireland, came TO America soon alter at
tanning his majority and acquiring good reputation
IN lhis city was chosen to tho Tax Coiectorship IN
1868 He retained the Office Of Town or CITY Col
ccor until last spring. when tho discovery Of serious
IN his account, aggrcgatng $JOCcJ me-
ccssitatcd his retirement. Hc had previously Deen
an failing health months, and mental dcprcs-
anon resulting from business troubles undoubtedly
FASTENED his demise. His death viii complicato mat.
tcrs for MS bondsmcn against whom SUIT had been
hrourht and who had relied largely upon thor prin
cpai 10 explain the alleged irregularities and Tree
them from l0sA
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MARITIME UNION.

FREDERICTON, n. b., Dec. 20, 1877.
The Nova Scotia delegates NJ their conference with
the New Brunswick government to-day went fully
into the financial position OF tho two pro-
vinces and urged the desrability Of maritime
union. The govhrnnent OF New Brunswick did not
commit them selves any line Of policy, but Of
the members favored the union, provided the subsi.
dies granted the provinces under the Consideration
act, which lapses this year, could be continued.
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VAN DYKE TO BE HUNG.

CANTON, N. u, Dec 20. 1877.
Van Dyke, who Is 10 be hung here tomorrow Tor
shooting his wife IN July last AZ Ogdensburg. Is ninc
teon years old. His wife the age, and they
had boen married but ono week. Van Dyke says no Is
innocent and did not know that tho gun
which he pointed at hts wife loaded.
He has witnessed the erection Of the scaod to-day and
displays tho utmost indifference. He did sleep
last night, but spent tho night singing comic songs
clog dancing and smoking. Van Dyke told sheriff
Wheeler ne wanted TO DO hung ~ eleven o'clock, SO
to be in hell Tor dinner. Ho seems 10 have con.
ception oil his situation.
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NO FURTHER VIOLENCE ApPhEHESpEp--soNE
MINDED ADVANCE.
MONTREAL. Dec 90 1871
Matters have assumed more pacific character along
the canal The contractors or sectious Noa to 4,
inclusive tonight signed an agreement 10 give 81 a
day OF nine hours, with iortnghuy payments as
demanded by tho The contractors OF sections
Nos 0. 10 and II are paying 81 at present; SO v'r-
tually only sections Nos. D. o. and are the men
on strike. DAVIS is now In Ottawa IL Is said, on
dcavoriug OBTAIN extension OF time from the
ernmenl He says he viii not resume work on his
section until the men accept Ten cents an hour. The
strikers marched ana along the canal
all day, bearing nag. Racette, tho leader. made
speech encouraging tho men TO maintain the strike
until all the contractors yielded The strikers held
meeting tE the city tonight and will assemble again
IN the morning No furtner violence Is antic pated
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NOT CREDITED AT THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
lpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.


WAsaISGroS Dec. 20, 1871
Tho War Department officials do not credit the re-.
ports concerning the alleged hostile movements Of
Sitting Bull and his warriors The OF the year
Is wholly against ihen besides the Canadians authori
ties vol understood to be determined that Siitng
Bull shall make British territory place OF refuge
II he attempts to harass tho frontier settlers OF tho
United States. General Terry - sufficiently well In
formed OF tho movements OF Sitting Bull to know
what advantage he might possibly take, and in the
absence OF advces from the commanding officer OF
tho Department OF Dakota, apprehension Is felt at
the War Department that our troops will DO bothered
with hostililies from the refugee Indians
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MURDERER CAUGHT.
BALrfNoRr Dec,

BALTIMORE, Dec. 90, 1877.
william Basey (colorcd) was arrested mere this
afternoon. charged with being nm escaped murderer
from Plymouth, N. G. lie was pointed out 10 y po-
iioeman by f. &. Maddox, travelling salesman for
Boston house, who stated that on the LIST OF the
month ne was In Plymouth and Bascy In Jail
there. He under sentence Of death Tor IN rider,
10 be hanged January Is, 1878. Tho North Carolina
authorities have been notified OF his arrest, and he Is
held TO await their action.
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BURGLAR SHOT.

BUFFALO, y. ". Dec 20 1917.
In saloon, during an alteration last night John
Prizes, was shot and dangerously wounded by Charles
Mitchell. Tho assassin when pursued by officers
turned and, drawing Two revovers threatened their
lvcs when the officers shot him In the hip, woundlg
him severely His trunk was subsequently examined,
and showed an extensive set Vi burglars tools also
To DO ono OF set OF burglars lately operating IN this
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SITTING BULL.

THE SIOUX PROPHET AND CHIEF REPORTED TO
DE AGAIN on THIS SIDE THE LINE-DEpRE-
DATIoNs DY THE INDIANS.
CHICAGO. Dec. 20. 1871
The Times special despatch from Helena, II. T.,
says:-"Fathsr Geuin arrived at Maria's River on
Sunday aud reported 10 Fort Benton by messenger
that Sitting Bull had crossed tho line and camped at
Bear Paw Mountains with large force or Sioux anl
Neg Percos.
ouraAG.s Ky THE INDIANS.
man named Valentine is supposed to DO killed
This Is confirmed from other sources; and is stated
that tho Indians burning the pracs south OF tho
Bear Paw and that sitting Bull Is on Mlies' baltic
ground and has been joined by Lamo Deer's band OF
soventy-ave lodges.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA.

EXCITEMENT IN CARlBoo REGARDING THE DIS
es'a rfts CovERY OF GOLD QUARTZ.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 90, 1871
despatch from Victoria says the excitement over
the quartz discoveries In Cariboo continues undated.
Reports OF discoveries constantly coming In.
Business throughout the. province has received =
great impetus and extensive city improvements are
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THE COLOR LINE

BALTIMORE, Doc. 20, 1871
Charles Taylor. q colcred lawyer from Massachu-
sssts who admitted TO the bar the Cnted States
Court in Baltimore recently was yesterday refused
admission to the bar Of tho Court OF Appeals OF Mary
land at Annapolis lie has had lawyers Office ~
Mitted TO practice any oil the State courts Ba
more. There TWO c0orcd lawyers In this city.
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Ell PAsO.

Troops BEGINNING TO ARRlvE-NO FURTHER
DISTURBANCE PROBABLE.
CHICAGO, Dec 90, 1877.
Ofcia dispatches from Ell Paso, received tins morn
Ing ut Genera! Sheridans headquarters. state that
nothing important has occurred thcro during the
past twenty -our- hours. The United States troops
began to arrive there from New Mexico yesterday.
and 1t Is expected that by to-day tomorrow asuf
Client force will be there render further disturb
ances OF peace unlikely.
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LORD DUFFERIN's SUCCESSOR

rHE EARL OF MANcHEs Err TO BE THE NEXT
oovERNoR-GENERAL or CANADA.
TORONTO, Ont, Dec 20. 1877.
special cablcsram from London TO the Globe
says:-sThe World states that the Duke OF Manches-
ter succeeds Earl Duflerin Governor. eneral OF
Oauada.n
william Drogo Montagu, the present Duke OF Man.
chester, whose country scat - at kimboon Castle,
ST. Ncots Huntingdonshire, was born October To-
Conquest He WIS lately captain IN the Grcn adler
Guards lie married on July % 1852, tho Countess
d'Atcn: t4 . s@ser satwss
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DEATH SENTENCE COMMITTED.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 20, 1877.
despatch from Richmond, Va, says:-"rhe Gov
crdor has commutcd the sentence OF Louisiana Law
son and Slas Morris, convicted by the County Court
OF Rockingham and sentenced to be hanged on Friday
for bong accessories before the TACT Of tho rder
Of David g. Lawson, husband Of Mrs. Lawson, to i'm
prisonment IN tho Penitentiary tor hfc.".yi DrseG
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TENNESSEE STATE DEBT.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 20, 1877.
The Funding Association, which is negotiating in re-
gardo the State debt. has nominal capital oco
not $40 600 000 stated last night Tho agents OF the
association explain that the capital II made small for
the purpose o escaping immediate taxation, with tho
understanding that could DO raised 10 any amount
hereafter should The proposition OF The ASSOCIATION DO
adopted ny the Legislature.
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A LIFE SENTENCE.

BUFFALO, Dec 20, 1871
Mrs. Mary Honey, OF Warsaw. IN this county. was
sentenced by Judge Height. in the Cour, OF Oyer and
rermucr, TO life imprisonment, In Erie County Pen
iontiary Tor arson, committed At Portagevle August
last
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HOTEL BURNED.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Dec co. 1877
The City Hotel, large Jour story building on Con.
gross street. was burned this morning. together with
the mot Of the furniture the guests also losing the
most OF their private effects The building was owned
by Mr. Frank Jones; the furniture by John York
Tne loss on tho hotel and furniture 10 estimated at
$4,000 The building damaged probably beyond re-
n