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New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
cAxovss DEL CASTILLO CALLED on.
A STEAMER NEARLY WRECKED.
cowARDLY CONDUCT or THE CREW.


LONDON, Monday. Dec. s. 1870.
The British India Steam Navigation Com
pany's ship FL Dorado with ninetyve passengers and
O Lascar of about sixty, put into Plymouth on
Saturday last TO repair damage sustained after hair
breadth escape from total loss In the Bay OF Biscay.
where she laid for thirty hours during storm
Wednesday aud Thursday In a state OF total dis
ablement Nearly all her crew during the whole
time Of her danger ncapacated for duty by fear,
bnt for the cXertiOls of the there IS
little question that she would have goue down. The
broke OF the yentatng shafts OF the vessel
aud flooded the enginerOom and all the ire,
tinguished The Lascar crew abandoned their posts.
and the male PASSENGERS at the captains CALL baled
and pumped water from Wednesday night till Thursday
night when the storm abated and the fires were re-
lighted
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
SUMMONED TO COURrAS 4 WITCH

Mrs Henrietta Wiegert, of No. 534 West Forty
sixth before Justice Murray in the York
willie Police Court yesterday ona to answer
charge OF witchcraft aud slander preferred against
her by her next door neighbor Mrs. Katrina Klose
who said that she and Mrs. Wiegert had had a
falling out about clothes-ines in the yard, aud
that IN consequence Mrs. Weigert had bewitched
Mrs Klose's little daus shter. making hor I'll. The
Justice failed TO sec that the complaint was sus-
tainad, and Mrs. Wicgert was discharged,
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
4 GREET NkETING IN ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. s.-The mass-meeting to
consider the condition Of Ireland and devise means to
aid the suffering peasantry OF that country
was an Immense affair, and was attended
by citizens OF all nauonalities. Petcr l.. Foy
presided The speakers President Foy. Colonel
Don Morrison, ex Lieutenant Governor Charles r. John
SON. Father OReilly. Joseph Pulitzer Colonel A. W.
slayback, william L. Darcy, ID. III. MacAdam and
Samuel Ersknc.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
THE IRISH AGITATOR ARRAIGNED.
CAsIIERAR. Monday. Dec. =. SO


Thomas Brennan, the agtator, was con-
Quoted TO the Court to-day under small es-
cort, and was cheered by largo crowd on
the way Mr.. French. counsel for the Crown,
said that the Government Is endeavoring TO
save the farmers IN Ireland from body OF men,
a vast majority OF whom are ag;ang purely for SELF
aggrandzement and popularity.
Mr. French defined the legal meaning Of sediton. and
then read Brennan's Baa speech to show that IL Is
within its definition.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
THE ABYssINIAN KING wARLIKE.

LONDON, Monday, Dee. ;, 1873
A Cairo dispatch to The Standard says'
Information from Massowah represents that King
John Is marching forward with the main body Of the
Abyssinian Army and forty guns It Is said that he Is
determined to occupy the districts OF semaar and Gala
bat In the Blue Nile Territory. lie declares that
European Intervention will not prevent him from en-
forcing his Just claims Including an indemnify Tor past
EOu apO
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
BURIED AMID THE UAVES.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. S.-Captain o. +.
Morse OF the ship Bryce, which arrived this
Yesterday from Liverpool, buried at lie was
native of ThOmaston.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
FOUR HORSES BURNED.

William j. Aliens Wholesale milk depot at
No. l54 Monroc-st caught hre yesterday at Doon In
stable adjoining were several horses. The flames
spread to that building and four Of the animals were
burned 70 death The DAMAGE to the stocf, including
the horses e estimated at $1,000 and 10 tho building
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
A NEW CINCINNATI APPOINTMENT.

CINCINNATI, Dec S.-To-day the Police Board
elected ex-Mayor Davis 10 l the vacancy in the
Board ocoasoncd the resignation of President w. W.
Sutton on Saturday. Mr. Davis being Republican.
this makes the Board OF that party by three Ii
is that he has been appointed TO hostile
legislation.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
TIE LOSS AT SHARON SPRINGS.

SHARON SPRINGS, N. Y, Dec. s.-The United
states Hotel building. which cost about $4,000. was
burned down last night and was insured for $4,000
The cost OF the furniture $4,000, aud was insured
for 81, 900. No other building was burned
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
CINCINNATPS SUNDAY RAID.

CINCINNATI, Dec. SIN the Police Court
this morning. the ofthe ftyhrec propretors and
attaches OF theatres and variety shows. who ar
rested Yesterday violating the law forbddng labor
on sunday, were continued ~ December 10.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
A HOTEL IN DANGER,

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. S.-A second sup
posed attempt was made fire the Ballou House, North
Adams, tonight. No 80. upper story. Little
damage was done.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
A PRESBYTERrS DECISION REVERSED.

NEw-ORLEANs, Dec. 6.-The Presbyterian
Synod OF Mississippi has sustained the appeal OF Rev.
s. F. Linn, from the Prcsbvtery Of Louisiana. and
ordered that body to restore him at once ana fuy 10
church and gospel ministry.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
THE LOSSES BY THE TROY FIRE.

TROY, n. Y, Dec. S.-Thc total loss by
yesterdays fire. which destroyed suherand's boiler
sbop and other adjoining buildings situated Riverst,
is 1897 ,020; insurance, c2oO,ooI %
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
GERMANY ABOUT TO SELL SILVER.

IONDON IUlsUaY, IyrV y 1910
The Posts Berlin correspondent announces
that the German Government will Immediately resume
sales OF lis supeIfl0 silver.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
THE FIRE ON THE ARIZONA.

LONDON, Monday. Dec :. 1879.
Only few bales of cotton were burned by
the fire on the Arizona
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
CERTAINLY NOT MR.. TILDENs STYLE.

THE REPORT THAT lie WILL WITHDRAW IN FAVOR
OF SPEAKER RANDALL NOT BELIEVED.
The report from Washington that Mr.. Til
den is preparing paper for publication. in which
he many withdraw from the candidacy
for the Presidency in favor OF Speaker Ran
dali, could not lie confirmed yesterday. An In
timate friend OF Mr.. Tilden said he had not heard
word Of IT, aud that he thought the report must be un
true It isn't Mr.. Tilden's STYLE he added TO do
that sort OF thing" Other prominent Democrats said
they had not heard that such paper IN prepar
in
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
GENERAL GRANTS MOTEuENTS.

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-General Grant took lunch
with the members of the Boston and Chicago Clubs He
will leave tomorrow for Indiana polls, accompanied
only by the members of his family.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
that tunnel offers the most complete solution OF
the problem. presents DO argument in favor OF It,
A VACANT JUDGEsnIP.

THE PLACE on THE DISTRICT BENCH IN PENsfL-
vANIA SOUGHT FOR ny SEVERAL MEN.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSB.l
WASHINGTON, Dec s.-Numerous applications are
already on file OF on the way from Pennsylvania for
the position made vacant by the death OF United
States District Judge Metcham, of Pennsylvania.
Delegations are coming TO advocate the claims of
the respective candidates In person. One of the
most prominent candidates is Judge Williams. of
Tioga County. The Pitsburg Republicans are ac-
lively moving in the matter and have several can-
ddates among whom is ex-Congressman lhomp-
sou.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
A FIRE AT THE LUXEMBOURG.
LONDON. Tuesday. Dee. o. 1879.
The Standards Paris dispatch says the Lux

embourg Palace has narrowly escaped destruction.
fire. which had been smouldering for some time broke
out under the flooring Of the library but discovered
aud extngu shed before t had extel ded number or
hnnk we
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
NEW STEAMSHIP LINES DESIRED.

NIs
with President Gfevy to-day, and presented memorial
from inhabitants OF New Orleans in favor Of the estab
shment Of "A line Of steamers between Hayre and New
Orleans. NJ ChOteau also pointed ont the advantages
of "a French line Of steamers touching nj Baltimore.
The memorial VIII he submitted "A Cabinet Council.
NJ Choteau sails for America from IIdyre on the goth
inst.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09

by Prince Alexander has produce the utmost aston.h-
ucnt amoDg the Opposition MEMBERS who. being IN tho
majority, expected 10 come Into power.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
THE FIRE RECORD.
IN CHICAGO-LOss $4,000.

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-A tin shop connected
with tho Chicago stamping Works was burned yesterday
afternoon. Loss, Sl7. 900.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
HOW TO COUNT THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

lOuSpS
Law to his home in Missouri will not return until
after the recess
HOW TO COUNT THE ELECTORAL VOTE.
A BILL on THIS SUBJECT TO REPORTED TO THE
HOUSE sPREDILY-TnE PRESENT GOOD TIME TO
DISCUSS SUCH A BILL
fBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBusE1
WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-Representative BlckneIl
of Indiana. Chairman Of the House Committee on
the mode of counting the Electoral vote. Informed
n TRIBUNE correspondent tonight that bill Will
be reported at On early day. The House will he
asked to fix a time for It's discussion. This bill
was reported by the Committee last May,
but the House refused to take it up then, and IT
WAS recommittod 1t is understood that the bill
does not meet the approval of the Republican
members Of the committee. but they will not prob
ably make minority report.
Tue necessity of some legislation on the subject
has been long felt by the wsest and most far-seeiDg
statesmen of both political parties. 1t may be re-
membered that the late Senator Morton devoted
almost the last energies Of his life to an effort to Sc
cure such legislation. Since that time bills have
been introduced in both branches of Congress and
discussed TO some extent
The main features in which the bill of the House
COMMITTEE differs from the one now pending in the
Senate Is that relating 10 disputed votes. The
House bill provides that if a dispute arises
m any State rs 10 winch set OF electors nas
been chosen, the case shall be submitted TO
the highest judicial tribunal OF the State
for It's decision and the decision shall lie concln-
sive unless both houses of Congress agree 10 reject
it. The Senate bill provides that in a similar case
the subject shall be referred to whatever State
tribunal the State law NAV direct, the decision of
that tribunal 10 be final IL be said in favor of
the House bill that il is hardly probable that both
houses Of Congress would agree to override the de-
cision of the highest court of any State. even
though the decision should be adverse to the
political opinions and desires OF a majority
of both houses For example, decision OF
the New-York Court of Appeals would probably
he sustained in one or both branches of Congress
in any
The present seems good time TO bring the sub
ject before the House. There appears TO be on both
sides an indispositi0n to punge at once
into political discussion and President making.
The measure itself is not necessarily a par
tsan one, and there would appear to be no
reason why it should not lie taken mp and disposed
of AT this session. One fact may, however. prevent
this from being done. Both houses of Congress be-
ing Democratic they may. in the absence of any
law ON the subject. control the counting OF the
electoral votes i'm 1881 in manner they may see
it, There are not wanting experienced political
observers in Congress who predict that this is
exactly the course which the Democrats intend 10
pursue with view 10 grabbing the next Xtlresldency.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
IGNATIEFF MADE AMBASSADOR.
LONDON. Monday. Dee &. 1879.
A Vienna dispatch to The Daily Telegraph

says The OF the appointment Of General Igna-
tie as Russian Ambassador to Rome has created quite
scare In Government circles here. SemiOfical news
paners qualify Il as q pr0yOeatlon 10 Anstrla."
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
FORMING A NEW SPANISH CABINET.


At the meeting OF the Cabinet Council
yesterday the Minister OF Finance pointed out that tho
proposed financial reforms in Cuba would diminish
the revenue receipts several millions. and that the
burden Of the decrease would fall ON the Peninsula. Hc
therefore begged Premier Martinez Campos put
other person iD his place. Three other Ministers
made analogous declarations. The King had long
ierences with various Ministers yesterday He will con-
suit the leaders of the MonarcDa parties today. The
entire Cabinet having subsequently resigned King
AphOnsO entrusted Seor P0sada Herrera, csident OF
the Congress. with the formation Of Cabinet
Sehor Herrera Is now coDferrng with various party
leaders.
CANovAs DEL CASTILLO CALLED on.
MADRID. Tuesday, Dec. .. 1870.
Senor Herrera has failed to form a new
Ministry ana the King requested senior Canoyas del
Castillo TO undertake the task
PRorFERRED AMNESTY IL CUBA.
HAvASA. Dee. s.-Captaln-Genersl Banco has re-
turned 10 Havana The general commanding the De-
partment or CInco Villas has issued circnlar, say
ing that. considering the favorable condition Of the
province, and that many Of the scattered insurgents
fear TO surrender. believing that they viii not be par
doned the term during which pardon VIII be granted 10
all insurgents who surrender has therefore been pro-
longed 10 the 18th OF December.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
THE GREAT DAIRY FAIR.
DECLARED OPEN BY MAYOR COOPER.

DECLARED OPEN BY MAYOR COOPEh.
SCENES IN THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE BUILDING
DISPLAYS OF BUTTER. CHEESE AND cows-F
d. THuRBER's ADDRESS.
The Dairy Fair was opened last evening. although
all the preparations did not seem to be complete
There fine displays of butter and cheese
and choice collections of blooded cows. Mayor
Cooper formally opened the exhibition. and F. b.
Thurber delivered an address on the manufacture
of butter and cheese in this country and abroad In
the course of which he spoke of the excellent lnfu
ence of such fairs OH the dairies of country. and
pointed out how the exports OF American butter
and cheese could be increased.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
AFFAIRS IN FOREIGN LANDS:
CASTILLO RECALLED TO POWER.

FL DORADO NEARLY wHECKrD.
The Spanish crisis continues. Seflor Herrera has
failed to form new Cabinet. and the task has been
entrusted to Seior Canovas del Castillo the former
Premier. In Ireland Thomas Brennan has been
committed for trial. lie released on bail. and
made speech from the hotel at Castebar. General
Ignateff Is TO be Russian Ambassador at Rome.
The appointment gives displeasnre TO Austria. The
British steamer III Dorado was nearly wrecked in
the Bay of Biscay through the cowardice Of the
crew.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
ALONG HOLIDAY RECESS.

TALK OF ADJOURNMENT FROM DECEMBER IL 10
JANUARY S.
lBT TEIEGRArH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
WASHINGTON Dec. s.-There is excellent author
ity for the statement that the Democrats have de-
termined to adjourn Congress on the 18th inst
The recess is to extend until the Sth of January.
II is understood that the committee of the two
houses appointed to accompany the remains of Mr.:
Law to his home in Missouri will not return until
after the
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
ADDnpss OP II. II. THURDER.

Francis T. Thurber was then introduced and made an
address Dairy Interests Abroad" subject of great
interest to American dairymen at the present time He
said
During Il recent visit to Europe. gave some atten-
tiOn the collection of dairy Statistics aud the study
OF foreign markets for dairy products.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-09
THE BULGARIAN CRISIS.

SOFIA. Monday, Dec. ;, $50.
The dissolution of the Bulgarian Assembly
Daily globe., 1879-01-04

post commander undertook, bofore receiviag
him, to investigate the case, for how could
he know there was Charles Kimmerle, de-
serter from company F., Fifth cavalry, on
the frontier? Therefore, even where the
question of identity was raised, as long as
the government could show sufficient proba-
BILE cause to induce belief that the prisoner
IS Charles Kimmerle, the court would dis
miss the writ, leaving it to the trial to go
fully into the whole question on due prepa-
ration, which writ of habeas corpus does
not afford.
Lad the commanding officer of Fort Co.
lumbus not taken the precautions he did,
the prisoner would have been discharged,
and ne liable to damages in an action for
false imprisonment.
Daily globe., 1879-01-04
s2,5o1.2S2 90
7,831,759 90
1,O93,645 90
$s,s65,4O4 90

1t will be observed that on an increased
valuation of property our taxes have not ma
terially increased, while the rate of taxation
has been decreased nearly mill on the dol
lar over last year. Nevertheless, the taxes
are none too low. Nowhere in the State are
there legitimate calls upon the taxpayers
more pressing than in Ramsey county, and
yet here the rate of taxation is less than
thirteen mills. Every public improvement
undertaken here is prosecuted under peculiar
disadvantages. Our sewers have to be dug
for the most part through solid rock, and are
of necessity larger than is necessary in city
located differently, for the waterfow down
our bluffs is frequently tremendous. Cur
street grading is difficult, for limestone
meets the laborer at every step. The open
ing of new streets and avenues is attended
with extraordinary cost, and yet, with all
these difficulties to encounter, our public
servants have kept taxation down to it's low
est limit in striking contrast to the record of
other counties. The other counties in the
Daily globe., 1879-01-04
THE REGULATION OF RAILROADS..

THE REGUL4TION OF RAILROADS.
The message of Gov. Crosswen to the
legislature of Michigan is, if we may jndge
from the summary forwarded by telegraph,
a very sensible document in the main, and
contains suggestions that ought to prove
of value to other legislatures than the one to
which it is addressed. It is mainly devoted
to the railroad questionable Importance of
encouraging the building of new lines with
the object.of the development of the State
in view, and the necessity of preventing un-
lust determinations in freight rates. On
this latter point the governor asks for legisla-
ton which shall prohibit the railroads from
making up losses on through traffic
by imposing heavier burdens
upon local producers and merchants.
Railroad corporations in the State, he says
have been organized as common carriers, and
Daily globe., 1879-01-04

YAKooB KAHN, thinking that an oath on
the Koran was not sufficiently binding to
secure the fidelity of his followers, has adopt
ed the civilized expedient of withholding
their pay. But this expedient will be likely
to fail him, for soldiers who do not get their
pay generally turn tail in the face of an
ararou
Daily globe., 1879-01-04

The national banks, according to Wash
ington special, are ready for resumption,
having forty millions Of gold in their vaults.
If they can resume with only forty millions,
how comes it that Sherman required two
greenbacks? There has evidently been a
miscalculation on one side or the other.
Daily globe., 1879-01-04

GARFIELD thinks the most dangerous at
tack upon resumption is the attempt to
abolish national bank notes and substitute
greenbacks in their stead. Rather queer
mode of attack, we should think-to attempt
to substitute notes that are redeemable for
those that are not
Daily globe., 1879-01-04
GEN. SHERMAN, it is said, will time tb

GEN. SHERMAN, it is said, will time the
next meeting of the army of the Tennessee
so as to have it occur at the time Grant
shall be passing through Chicago on his
triumphal progress through the country to
the Presidency. Of course it is not po-
litical device. The army OF the Tennessee is
not political organization, but shouldn't
object to being used to boost the step
father of his country into the White House.
Daily globe., 1879-01-04

The South Carolina legislature has re-
fused to put on the statute book the law
against negro marrying a white woman
which obtains in Rhode Island. Perhaps
that is the reason why Rhode Island is SO
anxious to have South Carolina Investigated.
Daily globe., 1879-01-04

EDWARD MCPHERSON denies the report that
Senators Blaine and Conkling have ''pooled
their issues in favor of Grant for Presi-
dent in 1880, and pronounce the story pure
eotion. Those gentlemen apparently relish
an occasional defeat, and court it in 1880.
Daily globe., 1879-01-04

THERE is an epidemic of scarlet fever in
New York which is proving extremely fatal
to children. The death rate is higher than
ever before. The cause is thought to be de-
fective drainage.
Daily globe., 1879-01-04

For the first time in a quarter of a cen
governor, Garcelon having been yesterday
chosen to that position by the Senate. All
the Republicans voted for the successful
candidate rather than cast their influence
for Smith, the Greenback can didate. AS
Garcelon is gentleman of high character
we doubt not he will fill the position with
general acceptance to all the people.
Daily globe., 1879-01-04

BLAINE says he has never been ashamed
to recognize Pennsylvania as his birthplace.
But what does Pennsylvania say about it?
Daily globe., 1879-01-04
Daily Globe Advertising Hates.

Fourth Page cents per line every insertion.
Third Page cents per line for the first week. AL
subsequent Insertions 8 cents per line.
Display Advertising ION Fourth Page only) double
stove rates. AL Advertising Is computed as Non
pareil, 10 lines to an inch.
Reading Matter Notices. First, Second and Fourth
Pages, 25 cents per line.
Especial Locals" Second Page, IS cents per line.
Il ssding Matter Notices, Third Page, 20 cesss per
line.
The GLOBE offers no yearly space, but proposes to
charge by the line for the space occupied and the
charge for the last day will be the as for the
first, no matter how many insertions are made
Rates are fixed exceedingly low, and charge is
made for changes, as 1t is preferable to have new
matter every day If possible.
Daily globe., 1879-01-04
Half Million Failure at wilkesbarre, p.
Produce Trade of Chicaoo

The produce trade of Chicago for 1878
amounted to $2le, 100000; the wholesale
trade to $2so,ooo,ooo the manufactures to
$23O,OOO,OOO.
Daily globe., 1879-01-04
THE WEEKLY GLOBE,

The WEEKLY GLOBE Is mammoth Sheet exactly
double tho size OF the Daily. 1t is just the paper
saT the Aresd containing Ia addition to all the
news, oheice miscellany agricultural NATTER market
sepor, &c. 1t is furnished to single subscribers at
S1.cO per year.
Postage prepaid by the publisher on all editions.
All mail subscriptions payable invariably In advance.
Daily globe., 1879-01-04

AS sample of the character of the evil
dence the Republicans may be expected to
furnish regarding the elections in the South,
it may be mentioned that their chief special
agent sent to that section to look up irregu-
larities is a man who was dismissed from the
secret service of the government many years
ago because he was implicated-in the bogus
safe burglary there. Of course the testi-
mony furnished by this scoundrel will be of
the sort required, and will be, in the opinion
of the Republicans, wholly reliable and ade-
quate for the conviction of honorable men,
Daily globe., 1879-01-04
OUR STATE TAYATION,

We publish elsewhere table showing the
value of all property, real and personal, in
the State of Minnesota, and each of the
counties thereof, together with the amount
and rate of taxation for the year 1873. The
table will be of great value to every property
owner, for it is suggestive not only of our
progress in wealth, but of the manner in
which our public officers have discharged
their duties s-whether with view to the
greatest economy or with lavish and extrav-
agant hand. 1t will be seen that among the
older counties the rate of taxation in Ramsey
county is the lowest, although some of the
new and unorganized counties can show q
somewhat lower rate. The range is wide,
being from five mills in Beltrami county
(unorganized) to thirty-fve mills in Grow
Wing county. From the table we compile
the following salient facts. which will be of
general interest to the people throughout the
State.
There are 1914, ,348 acres of land assessed at
an average rate of $7.7215 per acre.
Total value of taxable land
(broad acres). )............... 1929, 107, 1868 90
Total value of taxable land
town and city lots. ...... 545OS,475 90