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Boiler Explosion.

A FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVES BOILER EXPLODED
YESTERDAY AT CHARLOTTESVILLE WHILE
THE ENGINE WAS STANDING ON TIE TRACK
no LIVES LOsT-DETA1Ls OF THE ACCIDENT.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January 90
About quarter to ! o'clock this morning
the town was aroused by terrific explo-
sion, which, upon inquiry, was found to
have proceeded from Engine No. 4, Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. 1t had
brought in train from Staunton some time
before, and had been engaged in shifting
cars at the depot, but at the time OF the cX-
plosion was standing near the passenger
depot awaiting orders.
The engine was in charge Of Mr.. Hiram
Irving, with Mr.. r. 81. Chalkley as fireman.
They had no indication that anything was
wrong. The engineer was engaged in pour
ing oil in his can and the fireman was sitting
on the cab-seat. This was the last the fire.
man recolected. When he next remem-
bered anything he was out on the platfrom,
not seriously injured, but with painful cuts
on his head and arm. The engineer was
found FRUSTRATED on the platform, severely
scalded from the waist down. The fire
man says that they had only 100 pounds OF
steam on.
AS may be supposed the engine is 4 per-
feet wreck. The pieces are scattered to the
four winds. Some Of the flues were carried
hundreds OF yards. One piece OF the boiler,
weighing 100 pounds, was carried about 200
Yards, and landed in the yard OF E. W.
Early, Esq. 1t must have been elevated
fifty or sixty feet to have been deposited
there. Another piece, weighing probably
| 500 pounds, was. carried about an equal dis
| lance in quite an opposite direction, mar
rowly missing the house OF Mr.. c. T. Fer
reter. Other fragments were found quar-
ter and three quarters OF a mile away. The
effect OF the explosion Immediately in the
vicinity beggarS description. The plat
form near which the engine was stand
/ ing was literally cut il two. Fences
were demolished, houses pierced with fraS
ments OF iron, roofs penetrated, window
glass smashed and telegraph wires knocked
down; and yet, with it all, no lives were
lost and but two persons injured, and they
not seriously. 1t was miraculous power
that interposed for the lives OF the engineer
and fireman. Some idea OF the force OF the
explosion may be formed from the fact thai
the steel rails Immediately under the engine
were bent to the ground between the ties
The tender of the engine and running-gea1
Eare little injured.
The cause Of the explosion is a mere mat
4 ter OF conjecture. 1t is said that No. 4 wa
a very old engine, and that the boiler-iro.
had become rotten and Wea k from long use
1t is matter. OF establishment that so lit
tile damage was done, as the surrounding
were Of such q characteras to warrant muel
q destruction. The bell to the engine ha
q not yet been found.
y [The engine WAS thought to bea goos
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Grimes and Casualties.

4 SCUTCHMAS NUKDEKED IN TEXAS.
NEW YORK, January ga San Antonio
special says James Adamson, resident OF
Marphil farm, near Montrose, Scotland, was
murdered eight miles below Eagle Pass. on
the Rio Grande, on the 10Th instant. Four
or five shots penetrated his body. killing
him instantly. No clue has yet been OBJ
tanned to the murderers.
NEW YORK. January 23.-The stage from
Fort Clark upset at Uvalde, ninety miles
west Of here. Nobody was seriously hurt
except Lieutenant Gibson, OF the Tenth
infantry, whose .leg was broken SO badly
that it win have to be amputated, the bone
Drotruding through the flesh.
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DECISION AGAINST THE CITY OF ALEXAN-
DRIA.-In the Supreme Court to-day the de-
cision OF the Court OF Appeals OF Virginia
in the case OF Dr. q. Fairfax against the
City Council OF Alexandria, suit for the re-
covcry of certain conliscated bonds, with
the interest, was affirmed. Justice Miller
delivered the opinion of the Court, and
gave the decision upon the ground that the
process was improperly served upon the
Auditor, which should have. been upon the
Mavor, aldermen, councilmen, or re-
corder.-Aieyaadri0 Gazette.
IThis is tho case noticed in the Dispatch
Yesterday
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TIE MOFFETT REGIsTER.-We learn from
Mr.. T. ID. johnson that he will probably
commence an order from the State OF Vir-
ginia for an additional two thousand regis
ters in few days. He has been informed
by the Auditor that there are only a few hum
dred on hand, and he will soon need many
more.
We learn from Senator Grimsley that he
received q telegram from New Orleans Sat-
urday night informing him that the Motlett-
register bill precisely as it is in Virginia
was before the the Legislature OF Louisiana,
and would certainly pass, and that the con-
tract for their manufacture would be given
to the factory in our town.-CWpeper
Times.
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New York.
SALE OF WORTHLESS PAPER.

NEW YORK, January 23.-The Post, in its
financial article, says: cit appears now as
il there was some arrangement between all
the firms by which paper was made and sold
in a way that proper business management
does not recognize. We know Of one buyer
here who bought fifteen pieces Of this paper,
each OF which was drawn by some one of
the smaller firms and endorsed by E. & c.
Stokes. Out OF the fifteen pieces only one
piece turns out to be good. 1t is estimated
that between 100000 and 100000 OF the
paper OF these firms was sold here. As lea
ther-paper has always ranked high it sold
very we'll here. A considerable amount OF
it was also placed in New England"
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one. It was built In 1872 at the Daniorth
Locomotive Works. in Patterson, N. j., and
was therefore not very old. The master-ma-
5chinistof the company, who went mp the
road yest@day to make anfnyestigation into
the facts, States that at present be has no idea
what caused che explosion. The engineer
did not have as much steam in his boiler (if
the gauge was correct} as he is allowed to
carry. The gauge, however. will be tested
3t once
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New Jersey.

LEGAL 1NTEREsT-OPPosITIoN TO THE BLAND
BILL.
TRENTON, January 23.-The State Senate
to-day passed bill making six per cent.
the legal rate OF interest.
The House passed Il resolution instruct
ing senators and requesting representatives,
in Congress to vote against the Bland silver
bill.
NATIoSAL-BANK SUSPENSION.
NEWARK, January 23.-The National State
Bank has suspended.
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PASTORAL CALL.--It is understood that
the Rev. James &. Minnigerode, recently
rector Of the Episcopal church in this place,
has been called, and will probably accept
the rectorship OF church in Louisville, Ky.
We are truly sorry to give M. Minnigerode
up, but il lie will so we tender him our
best wishes. The hospitable citizens Of
Louisville will make his home among them
pleasant one.-Cutpeper Times.
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L1QUoR-DEALER's MEETING.-A meeting
OF the liquor-dealcrs Of this city was held
at Harmonic Hall last night. John Lam
non was called to the chair and Louis Kraft
appointed secretary.
\ letter was read. stating that there
would be Il caucus OF those members OF the
General Assembly who arc opposed to the
Moffatt liquor-law, to he held in Richmond
on Thursday night, and asking that dele
gate be sent from each organization inter-
csted to consult with the caucus.
On motion Mr.. John Lannon was ap-
pointed to represent the Alexandria liquor
dealers at said caucus, and an assessment
levied OH each memberto defray expenses.
. It was resolved to have another meeting
on Mr.. lannon's return and hear his report.
The members say that they have received
most encouraging reports from Richmond,
and arc confident OF an extensive .modiiica-
ton OF the law. They scarcely expect its
repeal, because the register has not yet been
introduced into many Of the c1unties.-
Alexandria Gazette.
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DESTRUCTION OF SHEEP By DoGs.-We
learn that one day last week several dogs in
the vicinity raided on the flock OF sheep be-
longing to DR.. Alexander Harris, at Jetfer-
sonton, in this county. The flock consisted
OF some forty sheep. All were killed eS-
cept some six or seven, which were serious
~ wounded Culpeper Times.
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REPEAL OR CEASE AGITATION.
more, January 23.-The leading tobacco
firms held meeting last night and resolved
that the agitation spf the reduction of the
tobacco tax should cease or the tax be re-
duced Immediately; or, at least, Congress
should give some assurance that when the
tax is reduced rebate will be allowed for
the stock on hand.
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Russia and Tnrkey,,.

| LONDON. JANUARY 23.-The 1imes's Ber-
| lin correspondent says g According to the
latest ruuiors the Turkish peace delegates,
| ii is expected, will refer the less acceptable
points OF the Russian conditions to Con-
| stantfnoplc. In this case tho Russians will
| advance. Austria seems to be confidently
informed OF the Russian determination to
advance in the direction OF Constantinople
| IL their terms Of peace are not Immediately
accepted. Austria has waived her objec-
tons to RuSsia's occupation OF Constants
nople Should the Russian intention be
carried out tits supposed that Russia, in the
peace negotiations, will subsequently de-
! mand the conversion OF Constantinoplc into
. sort OF neutral commonwealth" Its to be
noted that this correspondents dispatches
have lately been Of a sensational character.
He also says in the early telegram that there
is nc. reason to assume that the Porte will
communicable Russian conditions to the
European Powers, threatening to accept
anything IL left without support.
|. The IymeS's correspondent ut Vienna
telegraphs: E.Advices from Constantin0ple
show that general panic prevail there, and
the excitement was hourly increasing. 1t
was believed that the guaranteeing Powers
would send ships to protect their subjects.
The new instructions to the peace delegates.
OF which IzZed Pasha was the bearer. were
sent more On account Of the panic than for
any other cause. The new instructions, as
well as those comforting fuller powers, IN
sist, above all, upon the delegates doing
everything possible to stop Russian adj
vance," This correspondent also mentions
that Russia threatens to march to Constan-
tnople
The Paris correspondent Of the Times says
an official announcement has been published
in ConstantinoRle stating that il the neao-
tiations fail everything is prepared for de-
fence to the last extremity, and advises the
inhabitants to be calm.
The Daily TelegrupRs Pera correspon-
dent is informed that the peace delegates
are instructed to make peace on any terms,
so as to stop the Russian advance.
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louisiana.
THE RETURNING BOARD WANT THEIR CASE RE-

TIE RETURNING BOARD WANT THEIR CASE RE-
MOVED.
NEW ORLEANS. january. 23.-Thc mem-
bcrs Of the Returning Board to-day pre-
sented Il petition to the Superior Criminal
Court praying for the removal OF the case
against them to the United States Circuit
Court, under section GIL OF the United
States Revised Statutes, on the ground that
the law authorizing the drawing OF iuries
in and ior the parish OF Orleans in criminal
cases operates in injustice to the accused.
The question will be argued tomorrow.
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WITH CONGRESS- Session.
WASHINGTON, January %, 1873.

SCN<AlcI.
The Senate resumed the consideration OF
the unfinished business, being the Mat
thews resolution to pay the interest and
principal of the bonds in silver; and Mr..
Cockrell, OF Missouri, continued his re-
marks in favor OF the resolution.
Mr.. Blaine introduced a bill to authorize
the coinage of silver dollars and to make
the same q legal tender. Ordered to be
printed and lie on the table for the present.
The bill makes the silver dollar legal ten
der in common with gold coin for all sums
up to and including five dollars, and for all
sums exceeding five dollars the debtor
shall have tho right to tender and the cred
itor to demand one half OF the amount in
gold coin and one half in silver coin.
The Senate exhausted the day on the
question Of finance, and have agreed 10
come to vote on that subject on Friday.
Several combinations were made, OF little
general and no southern Importance.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The bill to amend the steamboat law was
discussed, and some progress made in it.
1t was then laid aside to hear culogies on
the late Senator Bogy, Of Missouri.
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a;y Telegraph.

NEW YORK, January 23.-Gold opened II lQ1's.
SO0n.-S;ocks ste IDLY and firm. Money on cali,
per cent. Gold, 1Gla@l OLE. Excllaige-Long,
4S19: short, 1885,. State bonds quiet. Govern
ments lower.
Euentng-8Ioney easy at 3@4 per cent. stcr-
ling dull ut -4S19. Gold weak ut 10l4@1O1H
Governments strong: new SIS. 106A. States steady.
Gold to-day sold Down to 1OlI-the lowest figure
1t has reached since 1862.
BALTIMORE.
RALTIMOR f, January 23.-Virginia Ga. deferred,
4: Virginia c0nsolS. 554: second series, 40. North
Carolina G's, old. is; new, 2. Bid to-day.
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lied in order to satis,y mortgage credito

1Zed in order TO 8atiaiy HOIEgaSe creditors.
BRfEP ITEMS.
The action OF the Virginia Legislative
caucuses caused much comment here to-
day among Virginians.
Hon. Alexander Boteler, OF West Vir-
GINA, and Governor Matthews, of West Vir-
ginia, were among tie visitors to Congress
to-day.
The weather is exceedingly cold.
Mr.. Blaine's attack on Massachusetts yes
terday caused many people to-day to look
at Governor William Kings statue.
The Supreme Court has not yet decided
the Broad-street track case.
Among the visitors to the Senate to-day
was Mr.. Petit, OF Fluvanna.
Senator Blaine to-day introduced bill
which, after fashion, remonetizes the sill
yer, dollar.
Captain Howgate endeavored to-day to
convince the Senate committee that another
expedition to the Polar seas Of the north
will be beneficial to the Government. The
weather to-day suggested Arctic eNpedi-
tions.
Three thousand citizens OF Lower Cali
fornta to-day petitioned the Senate in favor
Of the Texas-Pacifc railroad.
Among the visitors to the White House
to-day was Senator Withers.
Mr.. Mccormick, ommissioner-genera to
the Paris Exhibition, is here.
ASSOCIATED Press reports by telegraph to the Dis
patch.I
THE WESTERN DISTRICT COURT OF NORTH CARO-
LIMA.
WASHINGTON. January pa heavy dele
CATION is here in opposition to Waddell's bill
for the abolition Of the western judicial dis
trict OF the District Court OF North Caro-
lima. The Judiciary Committee Of the House
will give them n hearing to- morrow. Colo
mel Reeves will be the spokesman in behalf
OF retaining the court.
THE PROSECUTION OF s:LoGMEN."
The House Committee on appropriations
heard Secretary Schurz and his deputies as
against, and GeneralAooker, of Mississippi,
and Mr.. James, Of Alabama, in behalf Of, the
logmen OF the South and Southwest. The
was to appropriate money to
enable Secretary Schurz to continue the
prosecution Of the logmen. AIessrs. Hooker
and James commended that the action Of the
Secretary and his agents was illegal, harsh,
and oppressive.
Colonel Bob Ingersoll to-day argued be-
fore the Subcommittee on Ways and Means
against the tax on savings banks. He said
il the Government required increased revc-
nue. from the banks let it be raised by tax
on the prophest (? proGts).
COMMISSIONERS TO PARIS.
The President has appointed George ?.
Hart and John L. Hartridge, OF Florida,
honorary commissioners to the Paris Expo
sition.
SMITHS ADMINISTRATION OF
THE INDIAN BUREAU.
General Sherman writes to eX-Commis-
sioner Smith taking great pleasure in assur-
ing him that his administration OF the In
dian Bureau was satisfactory to him, to
General Sheridan, and to the army officers
This is in answer to letter
from Smith requesting General Sherman to
state, dc.
JCBILATION OVER ALFoNsO'S MARRIAGE.
There was Il jam at NVormlev's tonight in
honor Of King Alionso's wedding. The
gathering was very much mixed.
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RICHMOND TOBACCO EXCHANGE

WEDNESDAY, January %, 1878.
The breaks To-day comprised 81 hogsheads and
tlerccs. The Off rings at auction on Change
were IL packages Of which number s were taken
10. and tic remainder sod prices ranging from
81 tn S23 so.
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SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
Ef!ci.r.

Fine. $3.50: superlinc, $3.50: extra super!ne.
$685.: common funny. S70GS7.50; fancy family
and City Mills, SSG>SS.25. aud very DALI
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MARINE asrEa.asa:HNCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND. JANUARY %. 1878.

ARRIVED. e.,
Schooner ThGnas Il Benton, Miller. New York,
ironHC lcslncakc and Ohio Raii-1ad Company
Schooner Cr9Iuuer. ComGs. Norfolk, light, 10 load
coal for Providence. Curtis & Parker.
Schooner Pearl Richardson. Petersburg. light, To
load lumber for Baltimore, Cara. K Parker.
SAILED.
Steamer John Srvc ter, Clifford. Snrio.k United
States iiJal. uie.rsandisc aud passengers. l.. u.
Taun AGENT.
Schooner Artie Garwood, Stevens Providence,
coal, Curvic K Ga.
Schooner j. ". Alien, Oh ,sc. Pr".i''cnc", coal,
Curric & Go.
CLEARED FOR TINS FORT.
From New York January lst. schooner !. {.
Buckley, Inrug.
IRON New York Jauuary 2ls., <cnoon'r jacob
BearGsaii. !;lake-
MEH0EASDEM.
Schooner Carrie johnson. from Ricbnion', Va,
arrived at Long BruRcl, Orient, January l4tn, after
Il long voyage, with damages phosphate.
Hy Telegraph.
FORT MONROE. January 23.-passed oct from
Richmond: Brig Ida FOR Hip. Passed in :0r Ralii
more: Bark Emma, froIa Charleston. Passed ont
from Norfolk Schooners Tia!ama- Emma, and
Rommell, for Barbados.
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PHINTEyG.RHOUSEH.
DISPATCH PRINTING-HOUSE.

II.v,ny ono of ,he I,kRGEST AND BEST. Il
EQUIPPED JOB OFFICES IN THE SOUTH, com:
Mined with skilrul mechaaiesI talent. we are pre,
pared TO execute promptly, in the very best style
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING
gcsISEss-cARDs. ~
Observation-Disclosures.
WEDDiNG-CaRDS.
r.>. 'o"-et>1Nns'
ia iErTFR-HEhDS.
NOTE. HEADS. at :,
ACCOUNTS SALE.
STATEMENTS
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able. we welcome the bright sunshine to.
}S.ay, and hope for dry streets and good
,.oa.,s ZERO.
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COMMERCIAL.
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.

CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND. January 80, 1878.
OFFERINGS REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAT White, Al bushels. Red, 2,2l2 BUSH
els.
CORS.-WhHe, 1874 Bushels: of which go
bushels were rc-cXhibitcd.
OATS.-llS bushels.
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAT White. IL bushels good ut 51.36. Red,
104 bushels common Futzat 81 .22: 81 bushels COM
mon Faliz ut II; 800 bushels choice on private
terms: 8 bushels very good Lancaster ut 81 40;
bushels fa7 Fnltz at $I25; 240 bushels good
Fuz at 81 so; 1873 bushels very good Lancaster at
81 40; 20 bushels ut $3.50: 20 bushels 1T 81 !;
104 bushels good .F'utz ut $50: SO bushels ut
Sl.40; 90 bushels ut Sl.2j; 81 bushels at s .33 :.
IL 6 bushels very good mixed on private terms
total, 2,202 bushels.
CORN White, lG4 bushels prime at 51c.: 90
9as ys KITTY n n IT, pue 6uInIs mine If
Sic. 80 bushels good at soc; 60 bushels good On
private terms: 100 bushels prime at Sic. 81 BUSH
els prime III 51c.-!otal, 9S4 bushclseA
OATS.-l1S bushels on private trrf7s.
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At A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
IA DIRECTORS OF. THE VIRGINIA FIRE
AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. NEG a., az
WITIIAsf Ti, 3biCC ARTTiY vas elected Secretary
and p. b. FOG was elected Assistant Secretary OF
the company,
as.'1 i s'. st0't '''e w. T.. GoWARDIN,
Z 4, 90. - President.
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G5.ssTE3SGs.
CLOTHING.

G5.ssTE1Sf..
MILITARY CLOTHING.
ESTABLISHED 1924.
THE OLDEST MILITARY-CLOTHISG HOUSE
IN THE UNITED STATES.
Long and faVorably known to the southern tfate'
JACOB REEDS SONS,
sol. 3o3, AND 800 SOUTH SECOND STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
MILITARY COMPANIES, BANDS, and COL
LEGES UNIFORMED 1T the shortest notice. Salts
facticr, guaranteed In cut style. and trimming.
Prices reasonable. Autographs and directions LOT
measurement, with sample of goods, &c. furnished
on application. no 3-s.Ln& nom
TOHN LATOUCHE. IA
q MERCHANT TAILOR, IA
NO. 4 TENTH STREET. lIE
NEW GOODS-domcstic and foreign-1nst received.
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
Workmanship unsurpassed. ho 20
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HAVING QUALIFIED AS The EX,
Ii ECUTOR OF my brother, RlCHARnh, ac ~ NJ
estate to make payment 10 me without delay, ana ais
IL any to whom his estate may be indeo,ea 70 pr e
s.,tiamcnt $3.50 j. III. MCRAE,
1,a Executor of Richard SicRac, deceased.
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Washington.
OF

SURPRISE OF THE ToBACCo-MEN AT TIE AC-
TIoN OF THE BALTIMORE JoBBERs-THE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO MOVE THE
NATIONAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS ROAD-THE
WHITE SULPHUR spRINGs-PERSONAL. &C.
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A FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVES BOILER EXPLODED
YESTERDAY AT CHARLOTTESVILLE WHILE
THE ENGINE WAS STANDING ON TIE TRACK
NO LIVES LOST-DETA1Ls OF THE ACCIDENT.
GSpecia1 telegram to the Djspatchl
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NEW YORK, January 23.-Cotton-Net receipts.
l.l53 bales: gross, $500 bales. Futures closed
s1l.79; February, s11 SO: March, $1,000
Sl:2l: April, ll.3I; May, 81 40; June, SlI57
@$l1.73: September, sI1.44@:11.50 October,
$l1.26GS11.2S.
The New York herald., 1878-10-28
DISCORDANT LIBERAL LEAGUERS

SYRACUSE, N. Y. Oct. q, 1878
Az tho morning session OF the Liberal League to-
day, the majority faction offered resolution which
In effect postponed tho consideration oi the question
Of repeating the ComstOck Postal lay until tho annual
meeting next year. THIS was great ooacessson, -
mo majority faction had the Convention ~ vote Of
20 10 81
rne Convention elected the following ofnsers:-
Prcsideut-Eiizur Wright, OF Boston. Secrstsry-
Professor A. l.. Rawson, of New York. Treasurer
Cortland Palmer. OF New York Chairman OF the
Executive Committee--H. /. Green, OF Salamanca.
Great confusion existed on the announcement OF
tho vote, and the minority faction, headed by T. r.
Abbot, seceued IRON ths Convention and proceeded
10 hold conference In the syracuse House. Judge
Il. r. Huribut OF Albany, declared no could no longer
the League after Tvs action In displacing M
Abbot from the presidency, and drcctud tho sscr0-
tary 10 STRIKE ms name from the roll
Tue charge made against Mr. Abbot In removing
him iron tho presidency 10 hrs oppostOn TO tho
cuatop OF obscene literature through the mails aud
those VINO wnndrcw from the League with him
terrain the same views.
Th,s evening was devoted TO listening TO speeches
which lended 10 prove that tho ComsocK PoslAi Lac
WAS unconstitutional.
A LRAauE THER OWN
The members o the lesgue seeded from the
Opera House, led by Mr.. Abbott aud Judge hurlbuS
nave organizcd league, to be called tho National
Liuera League OF America, aud elected n \. ADooss
president Fifty members Of tho old league have
slgnsd ths cvnssltuton Of the new one