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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
TIE PACIFIC LAND GRANTS.

SUPPLEMENTARY DECISION BY THE SECRETARY
OF THE INTERIOR.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcH.I
WAsHIyGToN, Sept. 3.-The Kansas Pacific Rail
road Company appealed tothe Secretary OF the In
terror recently for reconsideration of the decision
in the Dudymott case, In regard to certain land
Grants being open to settlement The Union Pacific
made like application. In reply the Secretary has
oiyen supplementary decision IN the case, in which
he says:
The applications for a suspension and reconsideration
~ soi decision are based upon the following grounds
First-That the grant 10 1aid companies was grant
In present. and vested III them ana them only 'he IBht
10 se all OF the lauds granted -. -
Seeond-That the execution and delivery OF mortgage
nv the companies is u disposition OF such lands within
tie meaning OF the words or disposed Oh occurring In
The ns clause the third section Of the granting act
Thrd-1ha II an actual sale OF the lands ana an aetnal
aae only was authorized the companies by the execution
named have sold aud disposed OF" and conveyed the
title 10 all the LANDS nuTng to them by virtue OF the
INV decision OF July 49, 1873 1t held that the
condition contained Ia the last clause OF the nfd sec
ton Of the an tSs S Of the lands granted to
the company which remain unsoid on IL AT the
V or Of the Presumption Law" This conclusion
WAS reached after mature deliberatlOn ana 1 see no
good reason to doubt It's correctness Even III De true
hat the grant 20 the companies grant In PRESENT.,
II was nevertheless subject TO the condltlons there
III aTcnsye right 10 sell their lands at such rates and
at such prices as they might be aOe 70 OBTAIN theeor
The time however, IN which the companies might exer
else this right was mid In the act and the companies
by the performances Of the,oondtenA precedent therein
named have Terminated that right aud rendered the
lands unsold subject to sale by the Government
The Secretary discusses the question as to what
constitutes giving force and effect to the phrase
"sold or disposed Of" He holds that the giving Of
mortgage does not constitute the disposal OF the
lands intended by Congress. He continues:
am therefore Of the opinion that an actual sale to
A bona Ode purchaser for q Valuable COMMUNICATION
limited Is the only 0aDOeblOu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
FIGHTY-sIX DEATHS AT MEMPHIS.

s,,rrrrv PEOPLE CRAWLING OFF TO OUT-oF-THE
WAY PLACES TO lDIE-Two ADDRESSES TO TIE
NORTH.
MEMPHIS. Sept. 9.-The condition OF our
eitv to-day beggars description. While the lst ol
NV cases renorted il only about 60, the deaths
have amounted to Sc, only two being
from other causes than yellow fever. Bodies
were discovered to-day in out OF the way
places which had the appearance OF having ooen
dead for several days. One peculiarly manueS'cu
among many of the sick is a desire to exclude 'heI
selves, and among the poor there is an unreasoha-
ble fear of being sent to the hospital or inrmary
This is probably the origin of the discoveries OF To-
day. C.-.o
Among the new cases to-day are the Rev. George
C. Harris. dean of st. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
the Rev c. c. Parsons rector Of st. Marys DE- D
II. Brown and i. Iglaner, of MOnkeu Bros
MIA. R. Hodges is reported in dying condition.
Father Mcnamara died to-day Among the Je"
convalescents is Mr.. Worsham. Chief OF Ponce
Athey is also reported cOnvalescent.
DR.. Dowen. of Galveston, is here, doing good SER
vice among the sick Drs Yates, Spencer ana
Granger from Charleston, s. c., arrived to-day and
are doing good service. Z. S. Jamlson correspond
ent of The st. LOais Journal, was conveyed to hos
pital to-day sick with fever.
Father William Walsh, of St. PatricEs Church.
sends forth the following:
Iapreal 10 all Catholic societies for aid. Three priests
alone remains all the others dead or SICK Three nun
dred lives have been saved at the Father Matthew camp
Arrangements being TO provide for theorphsLs
The following is from the COored Preachers AID
Society;
To ne CoiOred People Of The United States, especially Of
tie North -. -
Our people are suffering, dying and destitute. For
Heayeli's sake relieve US all you can by send
ing us means. We not able 10 bury
OuP dead or 10 nurse and feed the sick aud destitute
ThesnOst of us have employment as all business Is
suspended Send us contributions OF money or prOVis-
ions speedily. a. n asi>e 40
THOMAS SHIELDS, Secretary, - , ,,-
Chairman Citizens Relief Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
STATE TAXATION.

VARIOUS COUNTIES REPRESENTED AT ALBANY AND
ASKING REDUCTION.
ALBANY, Sept. 3.-The State Board of
EQUALIZATION met ut IL o'clock this morning. An Albany
committee made statement to show that Albany
County last year was assessed too high. reduction Of
about S5,O0O,OOO was asked Kings County was
represented by a committee Of the Board OF
Supervisors, asking that the amount added to
the assessment on that county last year-abOut
S23 600 OOO-Oe taken off, Representatives OF Hamilton
and OtsegO Counties asked for reduction. The board
then adjourned until The 18th inst State Assessor
briggs said that every assessor who fails 70 comply
with his OATH which requires that he shall assess prop
ery az its full and true value, shall be prosecuted for
nnriurY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
vICKsBURGs NEW SIGNAL MAN.
A PLUcKY PRIVATE. WHO OFFERED 10 TAKE THE
PLACE OF THE FRUSTRATED OBSERVERS, PRO
NOTED AND SENT ON.

A PLUcKY PRIVATE. WHO OFFERED no TAKE TIM
PLACE OF THE FRUSTRATED OBSERVERS, PRO
NOTED AND SENT on.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Private Egbert Vandyke'
of the Signal Corps was promoted yesterday to DE
sergeant for soder-ke conduct, and he started to-
day to take temporary charge of the Signal Station
at Vicksburg.
Private Joseph F. TeAney, the assistant observer
at Vicksburg, was taken down with the yellow fe-
yer ON the 31st ultimo, and Sergeant John A. Cody
i'm charge OF the station was taken on Sunday, the
1st instant The president of the Howard Assccia-
ton at Vcksburg secured the temporary services OF
a civilian who had some knowledge of the signal
work, to keep up the weather observations ana
make reports. but he was also taken with the fever
yesterday.
The Signal Department has relieved its officers IN
the afflicted districts Of all routine work and simply
requires them to take observations of the tempera-
trre humidity and other phenomena, which are
supposed to have an influence upon the epidemic
This work is of the greatest importance to the med
ical profession at this tine account of the data
il will supply in trying to discover the exact con-
ditions which promote the scOurge. Sergeant Van
dyke once had the yellow fever while in the West
Indies His promotion is a deserved recognition OF
his bravery in volunteering in this emergency to go
to Vicksburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
rELEGRAPHIO NOTES.

SAN Francisco Sept. Sit has been ascertained
that tho cause Of death was heart dseaSt
BosTon, Sept. 3.-The HyannIs Savings Bank at
Hyanns Mass having failed 10 make It's impairment the
supreme Court has appointed receivers.
PROVIDENCE, X. l., Sept. 3.-George Brown, of
Newly third cook on the steamer Rhode Island was
drowned at Fox Point this morning while bathing
FARYAN HOUSE, n H., Sept 3.--GovernOr Har-
rau and party arrived here yesterday and went TO the sum
nit Washington where they VIII spend tonight TO-
turning here tomorrow,
SAN Francisco, Sept 3.-The Farmers and Me-
aha na bank savings closed It's doors this morning
Will no into liquidation due TO depoaOrs Is about
Sy96OOO which will all be paid.
ALBANY N. Y, Sept. 3.-COmplaint has been
made against NewYOrk Kokerboeker Casualty Insur
arce Company taking risks against the explosion OF steam
boilers The question has been submitted 70 me Attorney
QaneEal for opinion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04

the Northern citles because the Government cannot
90 on and distribute supplies. General McCardie
and Mr. Ellis both left thoroughly satisfied with the
interview. ,.s
The band of nurses which is to leave tonight tor
of Dr. Ramsey. who is recommended by DIR. Norris
of the Providence Hospital, and DIR. l. I. Pease,
who had yellow fever experience in Bomnay. III
1871 I'm New-Orleans in 1873, and in Key West III
1874 There will be seven men and eight women
among the nurses. Two of the women nurses are
from the Treasury Department, and one is irOh tne
Government Printing Office. Over forty applica-
tons were made but in compliance with the request
from the fever-stricken districts, those WHO nave
had experience were alone selected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
THE STEAMER HUDSON ON FIRE.

NEw-ORLEANs, Sept. 3.-A fire was discov-
cred in the after hold OF the steamship Hudson at
O'Clock this afternoon The matches were Immediately
battered down, and steam aud water forced into the
compartment where the fire originated The cause of
rho trouble and the amount OF damage done are I'M
known. Ar examination will DO made tomorrow The
Hudson cleared for New.York to-day and to have
Mad nj q ID Ii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
DISASTER ON THE THAMES.
PROBABLY SIX HUNDRED LIVES LOST.

PROBABLY SIX HUNDRED LIVES LOST.
THE EXCURSION STEAMER PRINCESS ALICE RUN
DOWN BY SCREW STEAMER AND SUNK INnIE-
DIATELY-GREAT EXCITEMENT IN LONDON.
The River Thames was the scene of n great
disaster last evening. The excursion steamer
Princess Alice, which was returning from
Grayesend with about 500 passengers, was
struck in the side by a screw steamer,
and sunk Immediately. It is estimated that
$50 of the people on board were drowned.
The collision occurred off Barking, a town
about seven miles from London. Great ex-
element was Occssioned in that city by the
news Of the calamity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
4 BIG AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 3.-The New-Eng-
land Fair was formally opened this morning there being
an unusually large attendance for the first day The
openng address of the President Dr. George B. Lorng,
vas read by the Secretary, Colonel Daniel Needham,
Preadent Ioring being absent account OF ess in bis
FAMILY The fair Is the largest aud most complete ever
hcid In Kew England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
ENORMOUS LOSS OF LIFE REPORTED.
NO TIME TO ESCAPE-THE WHARF CROWDED WITH
ANXIOUS FRIENDS.

LONDON, Sept. 3--MidniGht.
The Princess Alice was struck amidships, and sunk
almost Immediately.
The number Of persons drowned is variously esti-
mated at from 500 to $50. The higher estimate is
the latest, and is given by the London Steamboat
Company, the owners of the Princess Alice.
The companys wharf is besieged by crowds Of
people anxious TO hear of relatives and friends who
were passengers on the Inflated boat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04

The scene of the Princess Alice disaster is
that portion Of the Thames which begins TO broaden
as IL approaches the Gravesend, whence
the steamer sailed her return trip, is in
Kent on the right bank OF the Thames, thirtythree
miles west-nOrthwest OF Canterbury and twentyfour
miles east-southeast of London by the North-Kent
Railway. IL occupies somewhat commanding
position on the first rising ground after entering the
river from the sea- and consists OF the old town with
narrow streets and OF the town. west OF the older
portion with handsome streets squares and terraces
The saubrOus air and beautiful scenery at Gravesend
render IL popular wateringplaee with LOndOners. ID
carries on some shipbuidng and considerable trade in
supplying ships stores. Gravesend was originally
a hythe, landng-plaee. and is mentioned as
such In Doomsday. Around this landingplace
town grew up soon after the conquest Here the Lord
Mayor Aldermen and city companies were wont 70 re-
ceye all strangers of emnence and 20 conduct them mp
the river state, forming professions which, says the
hstorian Froude snectacles scarcely rvalled IN
gorgeousness by the wOrld-famous weddings OF the
Ascending the river from Gravesend the Princess
Alice passed through tOrtuous windinga until u
came TO Barking where the collision occurred This
town Is seven miles eastnOTtheast OF London and 10
near the point where the Rodney and Thames unite I
ia place OF about 10000 inhabitants, and has con-
siderable transit trade in coal and timber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
WASHINGTON.
AN OFFER OF SILVER FOR PAPER.

AN OFFER OF SILVER FOR PAPER.
TREASURY CIRCULAR on THE sUBJEcT-THB
GOVERNOR or NEw-MEXICo REMOVED
ANOTHER LAND GRANT DECISION.
Secretary Sherman has prepared a circular
offering to take greenbacks for silver IN
amounts as large as $4,000. The President
has appointed General Wallace to be Governor
of New-Mexico in place of Governor Axtell,
removed. The application of two of the
Pacific Railroads for reconsideration of the
recent land grant decision has been refused by
the Department. Swlndlers are sending lot
terry and other circulars through the mails
coming from Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
REMOVAL OF TROOPS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The United States
troops garrsoned at NewOreans have been removed to
Holy Springs. Two companies stationed at Little
Rock Ark have been ordered to place called Darda-
neles, about twenty miles distant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
A PANIC AT HOLLY SPRINGS.

SIXTY CASES OF BILIOUS FEvER-THE PEOPLE
FLEEING.
HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS, Sept. 3.-There are about
sixty cases of fever among citizens here The doc
tors pronounce the disease bilious fever Of serious
nature. A. w. Goodrich and Isaac Tander, citi-
zens, aud W. MacIIin, refugee have died. The
people are panic-stricken aud are leaving in large
numbers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
DETAILS OF THE CALAMITY.

AdIIAIIUN IN LONDON-IHh sIEAMER BUNK Man
HOME
LONDON. Tuesday Sept 3. 1878.
The excursion steamer, Princess Alice, returning
from Gravesend to London this evening with about
800 passengers on board, was run down off Barking
about o'clock by a screw steamer. IL is reported
that between 400 and 500 persons We're drowned.
The news of the accident has created great excite
ment in this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
Iauer q Co., No 462 Broadway, acknowledges the fol-
lowing additional gifts:
Employees OF Naum- Amount previously - ~
burg, Kraus, L. Il CO.S103 reported ........$3,49o
- Received to date go, 1888
Received to date. SO, 1888

~ Received to date. s9,eSs
THIS TRIBUNE has received for the yellow fever suffer
fgo No. Ne%Yorf KS; ii from a plying heart Morris
town, MI; So from J r. seeley, ogde9sburg y. y;
through G H. Davis. iri So from H. Whtlesey Da-
Hazieton Penn through T. Lauderburn flor Sisters OF
ST. Mary Memphisl, and S. from alice" New-York
The money Will be forwarded promptly through Mayor
The Board OF Police yesterday passed resolutions in.
structing the OF foce 10 nave DSO d
district Offices, in which the contributions OF an mem
bers Of the the benefit Of the yellow fever sur
feers shall be placed the boxes to be sealed and trans
mtcd to the Superintendent on eltemDeT 10 when
the amount in each will be made public and properly
disposed Of The board appealed TO the members OF the
force for liberal and prompt response as the nature "
The citizens Of Harlem held meeting on Monday
night at the Ransom House ut 1hrd-ave. and Ohe-hn-
Tein now nreyailing in the south Dr. e. N Br0ckway
presided aud L. Parkinson acteda Secretary Seven
collect funds Marcus Morse stated that the Israetes in
Harlem had subscribed nearly $780, in aid 81 the cause
and hoped 10 raise much larger sum- john g. Gran
offered do all the necessary printing free OF expense
and the offer was accepted Mr. C. b. iooker, OF Ihir,-
ave and Observation-Disclosures IL trcasilr
the committee. and contributions may be- sent 70 hl
At the office OF t.e Cor,er aeS EGs Gms can snh
scriptions are also received by N. Leonee Coudert'
treasurer OF the French Society, AZ No 6s Wllam-st
TIE executive committee OF the Brooklyn Yellow
Fever Relief Committee yesterday received conmun-
cation from r. NJ Anderson, manager OF the Brooklyn
Music Hail. at Fratbush.aye. and Fulton-s rendering
the use OF the hall for performance by Paul PRIMER,
the magician september ID the proceeds OF when
will bc devoted 10 the relief of the suhcrcrs.
The members OF the Kings Comfy Medical Society
have contributed about 1913 for the benefit OF the
physicians occupied with yellow fever cases at
the South.
The following subscriptions were Acknowledged yes
terday by Ripley Ropes, treasurer of the BEook} he
lief Fund
Brooklyn Tabernacle,
Friday evening Previously acknowl-
PRAYER mccting.... $l0l Cdgcd.-......--... 92,lI9
Fred. X. LOcser Il Co. 100 -
Other subscriptions. 26j Total.
TOtal................ S466
NT,vor Hammer OF Jersey CITY acknow lodges the
ceipt Of $780, collected by Commissioner Henry Lem
beck, OF the Board Of Public Works; SO from Henry
Carroll; S1Jj from the employees of Lorlards Tobacco
Factory, ana S2S in cash.
Howard Lodcc 40. z l. o. o. F., Of Newark, has con
trbuted $50 for the relief Of Odd Fellows and their
families suffering from yellow fever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM NEw-YoRK.

THE GENEROSITY OF THE CITIZENS NOT EXHAUSTED
-SuBsCRIPTIoNs CONTINUING TO BE MADE.
The subscriptions to the yellow fever fund
received by the Southern Relief Committee OF the Cham
her of Commerce yesterday amounted to $i,9Is 40.
making total thus far received by This committee OF
S51 224 o. In addition 20 this Paxson Vickers sons
subscribed $685. and add two cases Of champagne ana
halfchest OF tea TO their donation j. H. starin writes
that as oneha OF the gross receipts OF the steamers
Thomas Collyer and D. r. Martin running TO Bay Ridge
in connection with tho Manhattan Beach Railway, on
Monday amounted TO only 1888 81 and which was TO
be devoted to the yellow fever fund, did not equal his
authorizations he would Increase the amount so rs to
make the sum $780, Colonel Emnons Clark, command
ing the 9TH Reg ment, in inclosing check for $1,000
subscribed by the officers and mombers OF the regiment
desires TO express their sympathy Tor the suffering peo-
pic OF New-Orleans and other southern cities" The
following letter and dispatch received by the com
mittee: - ,.,.-,o,, ,
VICKsBURG Miss. Aug. 20, 1873. )
Tn The Chamber of Commerce, NcU-lOTE:
/ beg 10 acknowledge tue generous contributions as
advised by kilograms FROM DrcEel, Morgan Co. In
behalf Of thousand suffering sick TO whose need Of
nurses medicines, etc. your Ie ,!tanee most
ministers, tender most HEARTH thanks 10 your mem
hers Your very truly, T, Il. ROACH, Treasurer.
NEw-OHLEANs Sept. q 1873.
H. F. sPAULDIEG Chdmber N Commerce, Neo- York
Your generosity IL most noble send yodr contilbu-
lions Peabody and Young Mems Christian Associations
They are both worthy auXRIies. We have sad news
from Grenada. Butler Anderson is dying the only one
we had with DR.. Stone 10 take charge OF affairs III
thai vale of death VIII telegraph again.
T. Il. soUTIIMAYD, secy. Howard Association
The following telegram seut TO the Secretary OF
War yesterday by the Hon. r. j. Gibson, OF louisiana
The Hon john W. MCCRARY, Secretary Of War Washing
The eccssty for relief cannot exaggerated Hope
you will extend 1t through the Peabody Association.
feel confident Congress will confirm such action. VIII
ace you tomorrow. X. l.. GIBSON.
The following subscriptions we're Acknowledged yes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
A CORPORATION WITH A SOUL.

The following correspondence has recently passed
between the Mutual Life Insurance Company and
a polcy-hoder who asked permission to go 10 Mem
phis TO assist the sick without vtiating his policy:
PARsoSs Kan, Aug. 30, 1873.
F. 8. WINSTON esq, President Mutual Life Insurance
Company
MY DEAR SIR: am the holder Of Policy 1907 issued
by your company Dec. 20, 1917 perhaps 40. IL
originally for 50 OOO-afterward reduced to $1,000
Upon this the premiums regularly paid until 1868,
believe Since that time, by agreement with you, the
accumulated interest has provided for tho premiums
Accumulated payments and ALL II amounted, according
TO the last statement 10 something between $lSO0 and
81 900 That was yaluo at last statement, and II was
slowly increasing.
Ihaye been greatly moved by appeals from some Of
our brethren IN Memphis, aud by the sad accounts OF
suffering from the prevailing pestllence now raging
there 70 20 aud myself aud my services TO do what
can In minstering the sick aud the dying Tho
ton have ask yOu Is thisW you give me leave 10
eerey and earnestly hope you will Consider am get
ting TO DO an old maD, and cannot-ln the ofdlhhfy
course Of nature-e1pect to 1--we many years more;
Please therefore allow me to 20 to Memphis andhro"
myself into the work OF mercy there.
Hoping TO have prompt reply granting my request
remain very faithfully your friend snd oP'aen, ser
want, D. L. VAL
To this request the following reply was tele-
graphed: ,,-..,,..,. ,,,. oo 1879
The Req. j. L. GAY, Parsons, Kan.
You have free permission according 70 the tenor
OF your letter. 90 aud God be with your eforts
The MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY or EEw-YoRK.
NETWORKS TOTAL GIFTS.
MORE THAN oSE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
RAISED.
Following is list of the total gifts received
thds far by the general associations and persons Oh
gagged in soliciting contributions in this city;
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THE FEVER CITIES.
THEIR APPEALS FOR AID INCREASING,

THEIR APPEALS FOR AID iNCkEAolNu.
.,,v yv.p REPAYMENT CONSENTS TO ISSUE MORE
pIT1oSs-INcIDENTs OF TIE PEs1HENCE-sUB-
Scorpions. n
New appeals are made by New-or-
loons and Memphis for action in be-
half of their suffering populations Inc
kilograms received by THE TRIBUNE show that
the misery of the South has touched the peo-
ple of all parts of the North and that the
business of raising money for the relief OF the
suffering is going on continually. The deaths IN
New-Orleans Yesterday were So, and in Mem
nbis sc. Secretary McCrary will issue rations
to 1000 people in New-Orleans' The clOlzenS
of Holly Springs are leaving the place In
terror.