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How Kansas Increases,

The Philadelphia Times gives brief
statement OF the 1apid growth Of Kansas,
rcmarking that the negro immigrants into
"Kansas this spring compose but fraction
- OF the great multitude Of people who are
IS pouring into that State" 1t says: =.
"Nothing like it has ever been known in
her history, though for several years the
State has been receiving large accessions.
A few figures from the records OF the Post
Office Department and Land Office will
show the rapid growth OF Kansas during
the last few months. During the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1876, 80 new post-o5fices
were established in new settlements; during
the next year. IS; during the twelve months
ending June 80, 1878, 81; while during the
first eight months of the current fiscal year
113 new offices were established, aud the
average during April has been one day.
During the fiscal year OF 1876 the amount
Of land taken by settlers was 655,S69 acres !;
in 1877, 7O6,433; in 1878, ,57l, while
in the first nine months OF the present fiscal
year there were taken 2,275,S20 acres, and
If the demand keeps up in the same proper
ton the next three months, over three mil
lion acres will have been preempted during
the twelve months ending with next June.
AS this land is taken in tracts OF from so
10 100 acres, and almost every tract repre-
sents family, it is evident that the popula-
ton OF the State is being increased by tens
Of thousands this year." 80. -.' -
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DANVILLE,
Correspondence of the Richmond Di,parch.I

correspondence Vi lllc nlGHblolii blSph'SHJ
j.. MAY s, 1879.
President G.. G. Holland, OF the Council.
reports that he has recently sold $40. 900 Of
the per cent bonds of the city, as directed
by the Council, and had received par value
for them. The Finance Committee OF the
Council makes q report Of the resources and
liabilities of the city for the year ending the
S0th Of April, 1880, which is almost lis re-
markable rs the statement that the bonds Of
4 city, in these days and times, sell forthelr
.value-namcly Resources for the next
year-that is, total net revenuc-SG6, $50. IS !:
liabilities for the year, S54, 320.31; surplus,
S12,369.47.
Mr.. w. W. Worsham has been elected a
member OF the Council in the place OF Ma
ior W. D. Bethel, resigned, aud has been
assigned he place OF Major Betbell on the
several committees.
The Union. Bridge Company has conf
menced work on the bridge which 1t is pro-
posed to build over Dan river. Mr.. Alonzo
Z. De Ford, Of Charlotte county, has been
awarded the contract for building the abut-
mentS and piers, and the agreement Is that
the work shall be completed by. the Isl OF
August next. 1t is hoped that this enter
prise will greatly benefit. the business peo-
pie OF the northern portion OF the city.
The work, which is expected to be OF great
service to the eastern and southern portions
of the city-namely, the Turnpike which is
to run out into Person county, y. C.-will,
1 am assured by The projectors OF it, be
completed at an early day.
The Danville delegates to the Baptist
General Association are j. Il. L. Holmes,
J. P. Harrison. Il. l.. Sydnor, W. A.
Baugh, r. V. Barksdale. D. 2. Miller. and
j. T. Averett. -..r
The estimates for the public schools for
the next session are as follows: Salaries Of
teachers, $500; repairs to buildings, $500
total, $4,000. The balance due for the cur
rent scSsiOn-s1, 000-has been ordered to
be paid.
In the Corporation Court-Judge Aiken
presiding-which has been i'll session this
week, a number Of persons indicted for I'M
lawful gaming by special grand jury con-
fessed Judgment and (as Mr.. St. Andrew
says) ,"ponied up"; and colored man
Henry Thomas convicted OF house-break-
ing. was sentenced to thirty-nine lashes.
The directors OF the Danville and New
River Railroad Company held meeting
here yesterday, but nothing OF special in
tercst was done by them. so far as could
learn. 1t was agreed that the work Of sur
yeying the route shall be commenced as
soon as pract icable-as soon, learn, rs an
engineer can be employed.
Weather very pleasant this morning.
ALPHA,
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DEATHS.

Died. yesterday morning, after long and painful
suffering. Mrs. WiLHELmfNA SCHMIDT, in the
forty fifth year Of her age.
!. Her funeral VIII take place from the German
Evangelical Lutheran church. sixth street, TO-
DAY nt4 O'Clock r. n. Friends and acqu, intances
are invited 10 attend.
Died on the Sth instant. at O'Clock P. NJ. RUS
SELL. infant SON OF Charles W. and A. T.. Griffin;
aged one month and twenty. eight days.
TIE funeral will take pace NJ the residence Of its
parents, 70. 500 Catherine street. THIS AFTER
NOON at 81 O'Clock. Friends and acquaintances
are respectfully Invited to attend.
Died. nc the residence OF her brofhcr-ln-law, DR..
Fl. d. Taliaferro, May the S;h. Miss HELEN f..
CRY daughter OF the late DR.. PeYlon Gryines;
OF Orange. il,
Her remains will be taken THIS MORNING to
her home tSeima), In Orange county, FOR inter-
mcnt.
Died. in Williamsburg, on Tuesday The 9Th Of
May. lS 10. at thu residence OF his father, HENRY
WINDER G. tRREsr'r. son OF DR.. Robert NJ. Gar
rett, in the thirty-dfln year Of his age.
Died. Sunday night, May 4. 1879. at Sherwood,
Powhaan county, Va. Mrs. FANNY WiLkIN-
son, widow OF Commodore Jesse Wilkinson, United
STATES navy. In the eigaty-thlrd year OF her age.
Norfolk (Va) papers please copy.
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Business of Congress.

We are not gratitied at the earnestness
with Which SOME prominent newspapers
are demanding that Congress Shall adjourn
: promptly and so home. There is no neces.
sity for any such early adjournment. The
people need some attention to business mat.
tiers. They have indeed not been neglected,
but there has been such attention given TO
discussions OF matters mainly connected
with. politics, though affecting popular
rights, that purely business matters have
been partially neglected.
It's time that these matters should be
earnestly and deliberately considered.
The Congress is now addressing itself
With such earnestness to the appropriation
bills that there need be no apprehension OF
unnecessary delay, and what may be strictly
regarded the business Of the people may be
disposed of with considerable promptness.
We cannot think IL at all Just to begrudge
the limited time now left to the publicibusil
ness, and hope congressman will display not
only liberality but earnestness In attending
TO matters essential to the public welfare.
Representatives who now seek to hurry
through q brief remainder OF the session
eailnot fall to neglect the business Of their
constituents and impair the public welfare.
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ntl,erwise, dangerous or detrimental to the
,wg,I.beir1S or beacs OF seile State, and to in,-
Inose conditions ifpou which such persons
may reside In the State, and to provide tue
means and mode pf theIre removal from Inc
Stale upon failure or refusal TO comply
~ tti such conditions. provided tfat notnins
contained In thissectio shall be construed TO.
impair or limit the power OF the Legislature
to mss such police laws or ether regulations
as it may deem necessary No corporation
now existing or hereafter formed under the
laws OF this, State shall after the adoption OF
This Constitution employ, directly or lndi-
rectIy, in any capacity, any Chinese OF nd on
golian. The Legislature shall pass such
laws as may be necessary to enforce TINS
provision. No Chinese shall be employed
on any State, county, municipal, OF, otneE
public work, except in punishment Tor
crime. The presence OF foreigners Ine'i-
gible to become citizens 'of'!the United
States is, declared to be dangerous to the
weil-beiDg OF the State, and the Legislature
shall discourage their Immigration by all
the means within its: power. Asiatlc
coolieism is "a form OF human slavery,
and is forever prohibited lin this State,
and all contracts for coolie LABOR soa!i De
void. All, companies orr corporations,
whether formed in this country or any
foreign country, forthe importation OF sucn
labor, shall be subject TO such penalties as
the Legislature may prescribe. The LeSls-
lature shall delegate all necessary power to
| the incorporated cities and towns or this
State for. the removal OF Chinese without
the limits of such cities and towns, or for
their location within prescribed portions OF
those limits, and it shall also provide the
necessary legislation to prohibit the intro
ductjon into this State of Chinese after the
adoption of this Constitution. This section
shall be enforced By appropriate legislation.
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The philadelphia Times, in the following
brief paragraph, speaks exactly to the
point. It is strictly accurate in pointing
out the acts of the GRANT managers under
the desperate lead Of CoNKLING: 49,.
The separate bill forbidding the use OF
troops at elections passed the House yester-
day by the decided vote of 124 to 80. Prior
to the final vote, Mr.. Robson offered a
substitute that had been specially framed
to secure its rejection by the majority OF
the House, as it Extensively defined the
attitude OF the Democrats on the question
OF elections. 1t was hardly q creditable
stump speech, and the author would have
been ashamed Of it could it have been
carried. 1t was voted down OF
course, and the Laid bill was then
foolishly hindered for few hours by
flibustering; but the flibusters soon
wearied of their own work, and the bill
was passed. Its expected that it Will pass
the Senate within week, and its fate with
the President will depend upon his plabil-
ity to the manipulationS of the stalwarts OF
Congress. 1t is conceded by the dispas-
sionate Republicans that the new bill is with
out serious objection, and it Is not doubt
ed that it would have passed without or
gained opposition had it been presented as
separate measure six weeks ago. Garfield,
Kelley, and HawIey would then have sup
ported it, and the President would have
signed it without besitation; but the Grant
managers, under the shreWd and desperate
lead Of ConkIing, will leave no means un-
tried to make Hayes faithless to himself and
to the country, to impress the nation with
the necessity Of recalling Grant to the pre-
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DEATH OF WELL-kNoWN HEBREW CITI-
zEN.-Colonel Meudes I. Cohen, one OF
Baltimore's oldest and most prominent
citizens, died ut his residence, No. 115
north Charles street, on Wednesday morn
ing at 1915 O'Clock. He had been sick
about three weeks. but did not consider
his sickness of q serious nature, and several
times expressed wish to 90 out OF doors
and down town. Colonel Cohen, who has
long been identified with Baltimore's in
terests, was born in Richmond in the year
1896, and came to this city when quite
Young, and entered business in the firm OF
II. I. Cohen, Jr., & Brothers, bankers. In
1929, however, he retired from active BUSH
ness and made a tour through Europe,
Egypt, and Asia Minor. He made tripup
the river Nile, carried up the river flag
which be had made with his own hands, and
this was the first time the Stars and Stripes
had waved over the waters OF the Nile. He
was in the war of 1912. serving at Fort Nc
Henry, in Captain Nicholson's company.
When he came to Baltimore he was accom-
panied by his family. he having six brothers
and sister, all OF whom are dead. He has
two nepbews practicing law in this city, be-
sides numerous other relatives, among
whom are the wife and children Of the late
Israel Cohen, who died year or two AFRO.
His family came to America from Prussia
and settled at Richmond in the old Colonial
times. Some Of his connections were in The
Revolutionary war on the American side.
and at one time he was in the Legislature OF
Maryland. Although he was OF the Jewish
faith. and belonged to one Of the syna-
gogues in this city, he very seldom ever
went 10 public worship, which was
partly owing to the fact that, being
very feeble and entirely blind, it
was very fatiguing to lin. Colonel
Cohen has been for twenty years director
in the Firemen's Insurance Company, and
besides this managed his business affairs en-
tirely himself. At one time lie was large
shareholder in the old Hollday-Strcet Thea
tire. Although he was deprived OF his sight,
he retained his other senses in remarkable
degree, and was possessed OF fine intellect
ual powers. He was fond OF walking
around In the active and busy part OF town,
which he always did, being led by colored
man. He left quite large estate, having
been very successful in business. His fl-
neral will take place on Friday from his
residence, OH Charles street, aud he will be
buried in private lot on Saratoga street.
1t will be attended by delegations from the
organizations " it'll which he was connected.
The directors OF the Hebrew Orphan Asy-
Ium, OF which he was lte-membcr, de-
cided last evening to attend in q body
Baltimore american, Sh.
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CONGRESSMAN KITCHEN AND RUSSELL, OF
NORTH CAROLINA, GROW BELLIGERENT.-
There is another speck OF war visible on the
congressional horizon Hon. ". FL. Kitcbin,
OF North Carolina, is stated to be after his
fellow-member from the tar-heel State, Hon.
D. L. Russell. Green backer). The trouble
between these gentlemen grew out Of some
charges OF fraud made through the official
medium Of the Congressional Record by
the Hon. Russell, which the Hon. hitchin
concluded referred to him, and which. it
will be remembered, he accordingly resent
ed few days ago In very eaergetic speech
On the floor OF the House. Hon. K. r.
Armfeld, OF the same State, has Mr.:
Kitchin's honor in charge and has placed
himself in communication with Mr.. Rus
selPs friends, with view to arranging
their differences according to the rules Of
the code, or otherwise. 1t is to be hoped
that the affair will not result In staining
with blood the heather Of Bladensburg.-
Washin9ton Post.
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California Election.
THE NEW CONSTITUTION ADOPTED

AaS 49, w .So-NoIl1 liz lloS aUUF fEuss -
San FRANCISCO, May7.-M Midnight returns
OF the election as. fur as heard from are
complete surprise. The city, instead OF
giving 10, 900 or thereaboutsae ainst the new
Constitution; as was generally expected,
gives q majority OF less than 2, 900, with re-
turns nearly complete. Returns from the
country are incomplete, but indicate that
the whole. Alameda, Sacramento, Santa
Clara, and most CT the mining counties
have gone against the new Constitution.
Nearly, all the Others agricultural counties
have gone heavily for it. As far as heard
from the, city and State, the vote now stands
$500 in favor OF the adoption, with a
chance OF that majority being materially in
creased. Disturbance was feared in the
city during the evening, but the feeling
was soon quoted down, merely few fights
occurring. Workingmen are iuhilant over
what they consider their own particular
yiCtOrY. u. s, ~ t.s III .5G,.s. .lfz5,1zs
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A few of the colored emigrants who
reached Kansas have turned back. There
has been developed in some parts OF Kan
sas sentiment OF vulgar hostility to the
poor refugees. This has taken its most dis
graceful form at Atchison, which seems to
be under; the control of cross between
Copperbeads and Known othings Cincin-
mali Commercial. N.
Just SO. We are not surprised. 1t vii!
take 1900 negroes to elect one congre: s.
man; and that number divided amongst
ten northern States will make those ten
States Democratic. ......E
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SuEEANDoAH VALLEY RAILROAD
Charlestorn, W. "a, May THE annual
stockholders meeting OF tue Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company was held to-day
ut Winchester, Va. The annual report was
very satisfactory, showing that the difficult
ties which have heretofore intcrfcrcd with
the work have been overcome. and That
there is no longer doubt Of the early COM
pletion OF the road. Twenty miles OF the
road are now in running order, Work will
be begun on the Bedngton branch in
short time. 4 branch ia Winchester from
Bcrryyillc was discussed and received with
great favor. After the meeting the dircc-
tors took The train in waiting at the june
ton Of the Winchester and Potomac road
and went over the lire from Shepherdstown
to the Clarke line. The road is well located
and passes through rich and beautiful
country. Special to The Baltimore Ameri-
RIM.
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The Formulation OF Ricf,mond
The following will be found interesting
.GprTcF or TUE PoAPD or Hp,rTu


=" OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH,
RICHMOND, VA, May s, 1879.
Editors. Dispatch Gentlemen, The
question has been repeatedly asked from
what data do we estimate that the popula-
ton of Richmond daring the past year was
10000. From an examination of the Re
port Of the School Board OF this city for
the year 1873 we make the following ex-
tract: r. = +', .'@.
School census taken I'm lS70...... .........17.3el
School census taken in !Is72...............1S.OS
School census taken in 1675...~.........20,7 54
By examining these returns we find that
in the FIVE years from 1870 to, 1876 there was
an increase Of 1878. At the same rate in
the last four: years there should be an in
crease OF $685.. which, added to the school
census of 1875, makes 23,452. g,,. !.
Experience has proved that. the school
census, embracing all between the ages OF
FIVE and twenty.one years, is equal to two
seyenths OF the: entire population. Accord
Ing to this, we now have a population of
s2,0S2. -.
Respectfully, J.. G.. CApELL,
,.--...-, President.
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MIR. Sherman.

is attracting some attention at the pre-
cided prominence and Influence. His fnan-
cial ability has enabled him to accomplish
wonders for the country. We do not be-
leve that in our day any other financial
Government officer has achieved as much as
has Mr.. SHBRMAN. 1t is impossible that
such wise administration OF the Treasury
rs his should fail to secure to the nation en-
during benefits. Without some astonishing
and most unexpected events we cannot see
that there Shall not continue for long
term Of years an unexampled solvency and
prosperity of national credit. Such fame
rs must be secured to Mr.. SHERMAN for this
uneXampled reputation will place him
amongst the foremost Of all presidential as
pirants.
We should prefer Republican such as
Mr.. SHERMAN, out and cut, to GRANT. We
know Secretary SHERMAN to be bitter and
unconciliatory, but he is nevertheless CT
william. He is drifting, furthermore, out Of
the region OF incorporating and partisan
prejudices. He is at the time Of life to re-
lax resentments; and modify the impulses OF
iliberaiity and aversion. This tendency to
the gentIeizing Of the temper OF Secretary
SHERMAN must be promoted by the very
great labor in improving the national
finances which he has so successfully man
aged. Mr.. SHERMAN should be growing 10
nationality and human philosophy. Much
gratifed by the hope that SHERMAN ma.
prove stumbling-block In GRANTS path
should the strength OF opposition to thu
military man and military ruler be stronf
enough to defeat him, the country should
rejoice. -
General GRANT, as we believe, will come
home with bis arbitrary will, and will no
tolerate the idea OF bearing with the free
exercise OF liberty OF opinion, and Of seek
ing to repel the restraint he prescribes. He
has been President two terms, and can only
want to be for third term that be may BIZ
SO for as MANY as be may choose. with the
power to dictate bis successor. Those who
think General GRANT is not DESTROYS to dc
this thing will find their mistake. I.
We want an able statesman Of Democratic
principles AS ardently as can any other per.
son in the United States; aud we believe
such q one will be elected. Nevertheless
the people of the nation should combine il
every sagacious and patriotic way to put :
check upon the tendency towards mon
arehy. The warning against it, be it re
membered, will be hardly taken in time i
public vigilance relapses. Before we know
our dan it is too late. The arbitrar,
ruler is here.
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HIGH AND LOw-CHURCH. WAR ~ PHILA.
DELPuIA.-PhHadeiphja, May AT the
Protestant Episcopal Convention to-day The
report OF the committee appointed last year
to consider the state OF affairs at st.
Clements church, in this city, was read.
The committee presented Il yoiuminous re-
port. giving an account OF certain practices
in vogue at st. Clements, and certain teach
ings very like those Of the Roman Catholic
Church, and concluding with 4 series
Of resolutions, one OF which declares
the practices and usages, referred to
entirely contrary TO those OF the Protest
ant Episcopal Church in this diocese and
in The United States, and by their SINH
larity to those OF the Church Of Rome cal
culaied to do serious injury to the Pro-
tcstant Episcopal Church. The resolution
which will probably cause the most pro-
tracted and bitter debate is one IN which
the Committee on CanoEs are requested to
prepare and submit a canon, under which
any parish that shall maintain uSagcs or
practices rot in conformity with the doc
trines. discipline, or worship OF this Church
may be cut oil from its connection with the
Convention. The legal merits OF the rcso-
luton were discussed this afternoon, and
the Convention adjourned TO renew the dis
cussion tomorrow morning.