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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-02

The Flora of Richmond County, New-YOrk, by
Arthur HOlick and ~ L. Britton catalogue OF plants
growing on Staten Island Independent Of cultivation
together with occasional notes and references 1t is the
work Of two young scientific amateurs, who have de-
voted themselves their owery researches with equal
diligence and ZEAL forming manual Of great value for
its completeness accuracy and condensation and fur
nshing agreeable guide to the botanical explorer in
his rambles in Staten Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-02

References MT. D. Huntington, Mr. VIM Hart Mt James
" Hart Mr. 4 y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-02

NOTICE.-Umted States of Amcrica.-ln the
Crcut Of the United states Tor the lth circuit
ami Middle District of Alabama
No. lO-sAMUEL A. sTRAEG
THE MONTGOMERY and EUFAULA
ana IN EQUITY.
No. 2-MASON YOUNG and others
THE MoNTGoMERY and EUFAULA
RAILROAD COMPANY and others.
Under by virtue Of decree entered on the Sd day
dated. amended and modified by decree entered IN said
cause on I'D day Of February D. 1879. the under
signed Special Mas commissioners hereby give notice.
accordance with the provisions OF said decree they
Will Thursday, the LIST day OF May, a d. 1873 at the
Aresian Basin, CITY OF Montgomery the state OF
Alabama and o'clock p II that day pro
public auction cash, tie highest bidder.
railroad II said the Montgomery and Eufaula RAN
Company and all the franchises rights, privileges and
immunities Of said Company, and all the property OF
Company, incluilng r0ai bet, right OF way,
derOts. workshops tools and implements, warehouses
and Of every description together with all the ap
purenances belonging Its rolling stock ncomO
lives and all other property real personal or mixed OF
pOn whatever The purchaser AT sdc sale
pay the amount bid ia the several claims entitled 10
tent % which entitled paid provided in
the compliance with the terms
and the confirmation thereof by the Court convey
viii De executed the purchaser yesting In said
all the both in law and equity OF all the parties
10 said consolidated cause al the property, rights
and franchises 80 sold.
MONTGOMERY Ala, Feb "a. 1879
5955PH p PIrMtNYYTcK Comma Mater ta,sr,
DAVID CLOpTON,
l.. II. GIsANDiN aud Solicitors Tor COmpanants.
JAMES I. HoL1zCLAW, esqs.)
l4r lV
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Cost ano fonn0.

RANK BOOK LOST.-Bank Book No. 397,-
ID 400 Of the BOwery savings Bank missing The finder
requested 10 return II 10 the bank II
the 18th day Of May, 1879 application will be
bank for q book
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
OUR ALECK.
HOw he First Warmed a Cushioned Char
at u Cabinet Meeting.

Ho,c he First Harmed a Cushioned Chair
at a Cabinet Meeting.
Washington Special Chicago Tribune.
The cabinet meetings are on Tuesdays and
Fridays, with an occasional spe cial meeting
when important business requires prompt at.
to ntion. At the meeting Friday Ex-Governor
Ramsey. the new secretary Of war, was cor
daily welcomed by the President and shown
his seat, which is the third in order of prece-
deEce. The secretary of state sits at the Pres
ident's right hand, and the secretary of the
treasury at his left hand. Next to the secretary
postmaster general. Next to the
tary Of the navy, and then the
attorney general. The secretary Of the in
terror, whose Office was the last created, sits at
the foot of the table. After an informal chat,
occasionally spiced with anecdote, the Preai-
dent says "Gentlemen, let us proceed to bust
ness" The secretary of state then invites]atten-
ton to any important matter or trouble,-some
appointment, which is discussed in conversa-
tional way and settled. When he has had all
of the cases in his portfolio disposed of, the
secretary of the treasury opens his budget, and
each official is heard in turn until all have read
their say. '-~- .-
EVERYTHING DONE OR SAID
Is regarded as strictly confidential, and the
cabinet meetings, like the executive sessions
Of the Senate, are said to be enlivencd by many
humorous stories and spicy criticisms. No i'm
portant business was transacted to-day. Secre-
tary Ramsay was much pleased with his initia-
ton. Ramsay is not likely to be sentimental
ist on the Indian question. 1t having been sug-
gested to him tonight that he was generally
understood in the East to be hostile to the
Indians, Secretary Ramsay replied that his
section was by means hostile to the
Indians: nor disposed to act with malignant
feelings towards them. They had suffered
great deal by the Indians, but were always dis
posed to deal with them fairly. It was true
that they might regard the red men in some
what different light than the people of the East
49, This was natural because they understood
him better. They did not think it possible to
make white man of the Indian. While treat
ing him fairly, they hold that he should also be
dealt with firmly. Mr.. Ramsey. as pioneer in
Minnesota, knows a good deal of Indian life,
and will doubtless conduct his branch of In
dian affairs with firm hand.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
TILDEN'S BAK'L.

Opened Literally in the Formation of a
New Inc t. be Run in Opposition to
the Central System.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
New YORK, Dec. l4.-Tilden's scheme of
new trunk line to the west in rivalry with the
New York Central, is said to show further de-
velopment. The fact was telegraphed early
this week that he had secured a large interest
IN the New Jersey Midland and Oswego Mid
land railroads. By connecting them he ex-
pected to secure a route via the Rome e. Wa
tertown railroad to the Canadian track lines
and also to the Wabash system, by which
means he expected to locate another grand
through freight line to the West. 1t is said
that he has also bought large interest in the
Jersey City & Albany railroad, which is now
building northward along the west bank of the
Hudson and will soon connect with the Della
ware Hudson company's railroads, in which
he holds large interest. This road will be
connected with the New Jersey Midland and
the Tilden system of roads will thus have fine
outlet to New York harbor.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
IRELAND.
MORE TROOPS,

Special Cablegram to the Globe.l
LONDON, Dec. 14.-It is said that detach.
mentof hundred infantry has been ordered
to proceed from Ballineoby, Connaught, to the
nelghborhoo6 oil Ballina, in the same province
where great land meeting is announced for
tomorrow, so as to be in readiness in the event
of any disturbance.
LAND AGITATION MEETINGS..
LONDON, Dec. 14.-Sev.ral large agitation
meetings were held in the W est of Ireland to-
day. The meeting at Ballina Was presided
over by Catholic clergyman. A corps of
plkemen surrounded the place of meeting
Letters were read from Parnell, Patrick, lJamt
Smyth, John OConnor Power and Edmund
Dwyer Gray apologizing for their absence.
Among the speakers were several Catholic cler-
gymen. Government reporters were present
taking notes of the speeches. Browne in his
address stated some OF the causes of dis
tress in Ireland to be competition of
American products Eand bad seasons at home.
All of the speakers advocated a peasant pro-
prietary system. resolution in favor IF which
was adopted. Another meeting was held at
Carrick- on-Shannon, whereat Davitt, Dalv.
Killen and Brennan, recently released prison.
ers. were present. The grand jury at Carrick
on-Shannon returned true bill against Bren-
nan.
Eight thousand persons were present at the
Ballina meeting, and 5000 at the meeting at
Carrick-on-Shannon. No authoritative infor-
nation is received of the withdrawal of the
prosecution of Davitt, Daily and Killen.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
ALI AROUND THE GLOBE.

Courtney says he is in no condition to row
Hanlan this winter. =
James d. Butler, late publisher of the Lit
tie Rock, Ark, Pantagraph, died yesterday of
dropsy. 81
A dispatch from Gloucester, Mass, says the
fishing season closes with the los of thirty. two
vessels, valued at $3.50, 900, and 260 men.
The Pacific mail steamer Clyde, from New
York for Aspinwall, was lowed into Fortress
Monroe with her propeller shaft broken and
engine damaged. 49,. .
A Vienna dispatch says Prince is Gortsctakoff
represented to have sent a circular to the powers
emphatically denying that any changes are
contemplated in the Russian policy. ~
The contract for the construction of the first
twenty miles of the Detroit, Marquette &
Mackinaw railroad was let Saturday, and work
will be commenced at once at Marquette.
NJ. Kortosh, wooden and fur merchant of
Montreal, has failed with liabilities of about
quarter million of dollars, with large assets.
Chief creditor, the Bank of Montreal.
The committee appointed to consider the
condition of the Consolidated Bank of Mon
treal, report $40, 600 assets above liabilities,
with probability of realizing $350.00O more
from real estate.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
PERSONAL.
AN INTERPRETING BREEDER.

VIM. Gent Mawart, Kingston, Canada, is at
the Metropolitan.
w. J. McCauley and wife, Manitoba, are reg
istered at the Metropolitan.
Joe. Lamont, proprietor of the Merchants
hotel, Minneapolis, stopped at the Merchants
yesterday.
Mr.. Radcliff Baldwin, New York, agent of the,
State line of ocean steamships, was in the city
on Saturday attending te the interests Of his
line.
Joseph Byrne, Liverpool W. b. Wilt and
wife Fargo, Jno. B. Raymond, Dakota, Lieut.
at the Metropolitan.
Werner Rapp, ESQ.,, arrived in the city yes
terday to take editorial charge of the Volkszei-
tung in place of Major VIM. Kruger, who leaves
for Europe shortly. Mr. Rapp is we'll known
in st. Paul as . competent newspaper man, and
will receive cordial welcome.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
. GENERAL FOREIGN.
GUSINGE.

CoNsTANT1NoPLE, Dec. 14.-The Porte has
sent a ,ircular to its representatives abroad,
reciting measures taken TO secure the surrer-
the Montengrlns will not precipitate matters,
as some delay is necessary if blood shed is to be
avoided.
TIE FRENCH MINISTRY.
PARIS, Dec. 14.-The Temps says: No modit-
cation of the ministry will be male
until after the ADJOURNMENT of cham
bers. A committee of the chamber of
deputies on the resolution to suspend
the operation of the law declaring that iudee,
shall be irremovable was elected yesterday.
Nine members favor and two are opposed to
suspension of the law. All ministers absented
themselves from their respective bureaus dur
ing the elections. -.
PARIS, Dec: 14.-The Temps asserts that the
ministry still avail themselves of the retire.
ment of Leroyer from the ministry of Justice
to reconstitute the cabinet Of their own motion
In the reorganization Waddihgton will onlyfe-
tain foreign portfolio. The choice for premier
lies between Leon Say, minister of finance,
and DeFreycinet, minister of public works. If
DeFreyclnet accepts the leadership he will
have complete freedom of action in choosing
his colleagues, and when the cabinet is formed
he will determine upon common programme
LoNDoR, Dec. IA Paris dispatch says the
chamber of deputies agreed to vote six hum
dred Thousand francs for the prosecution of
the Sahara Railway Survey.
1t is now certain that De Freycinet will be
charged with the reconstruction of cabinet.
1t may be concluded that new cabinet will
govern the country before.cnd of the year.
MISCELLANEOUS.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 14.-The Govern or
General of Khorkof has issued an order pro-
hibiting public manufacture, sale or
possession of any explosive materials.
VIENNA, Dec. IA telegram from Cettinge
announces that Mukhtar Pasha, who is at
Presrend with ten battalions, has asked for re-
Inducements, and that twenty tattalions have
started to his relief.
Germany, at the request ST Austria, has in
structed the commanders of German ships in
Peruvian waters to protect Austrian consulates,
If they are imperilled on account of the war
between Chilli. Peru and Bolivia.
MADRID, Dec. 14.-The senate yesterday con-
tinued discussion of 1.-THE bill for abolition of
slavery in Cuba. Seniors Ruiz and Gomez
spoke in opposition to the bill. The ministe-
rialist journals to-day announce cabinet
council determined to take no steps regarding
members of the minority absenting themselves
from chambers. They also state Senior Cano-
vas De CASTILLO has had an interview with
General Martinez Campos and Senior Queseda,
both of whom condemn the attitude of the
minority.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Grant In PittsburE.

P1TTsBuna, Dec. 14.-Gen. Grant passed the
day very quietly. He attended Christ's M. E.
church in the morning, accompanied by Gen.
Kane, an old friend, and colonel of the Penn
sylvania Bucktail regiment during the war.
The balance of the day he remained in the
hotel, owing to the illness of Mrs. Grant, who
contracted cold by the exposure of yesterday.
Lady callers, being denied access to Mrs Grant,
they were received by the General. Gen.
Tyner and wife leave for Washington tonight.
Gen. Grant and party leave for Harrisburg
tomorrow morning at 6 o'clock, accompanied
by the legislative committee, Adjutant. General
Latta and others of the governors staff, and
Gen. Brisben, of the United States army, and
wife, a.s --. ->.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
A NOVEL SUIT.
"A Tennesseean Indicted for Holding Slaves
Discharged by Judge Hammond on tho
Ground That There Was No Such Thing
as Slavery in This Country,

as Slavery in This Country.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 14.-In the United States cir
cult court yesterday forenoon, Judge Ham,
mond quashed an indictment charging j. O..
cunningham, of Lauderdale county, with un-
lawfully holding two colored girls in slavery.
The case is probably without parallel in the
judicial history of the past fifteen years and
Tennessee is entitled to possession of the only
man either stupid enough ,r mean enough to
hold human beings in slavery eiuce the war
| ended. 1t appears that Birmingham has stub
bornly refused to recognize the abolition of
slavery. This emancipation proclamation be
damned" exclaimed this noble relic of tho
Silurian ages, whenever informed of the action
which freed slaves in the South. II never
agreed to it; I'm agin it, and I'd like to see
the Yanks that can make me give up them thar
girls" He didn't seem to understand the con-
effort to curry his understanding. Keeping
two slaves, and so treating them and they
meanwhile being too stupid to assert their
rights under the law. He has ever since the
war claimed to own them, he says he owned
three others. The conduct of Birmingham ex-
cited the indignation of his neighbors, and
the United States grand jury found indict-
ments against him.
MEMPHIS, Dec 14.-Judge E. Hammond. of
oAO OAAtco OtoLes CAICult COuTC, ycsleEUay uau
novel case before him. j. G. Birmingham,
of Lauderdale county, Tennessee, had been
indicted for unlawfully holding two colored
girls in slavery. 1t appears that Birmingham
refused to recognize the abolition of slavery,
and ever since the war has claimed to own the
girls, because he owned their mother. The
conduct of Birmingham excited the indigna-
ton of his ne1ghbors, and at their instigation
the United States grand jury recently found an
Indictment against him. Judge Ham
mond quashed tho Indictment, holding
that the act of Congress which
says that every person who kidnaps carries
away any other person with intent that such
other person be sold to involuntary servitude,
is held as a slave, shall BIO punished by fine and
imprisonment couldn't apply to anyone hold.
ing or pretending to hold person in slavery in
this country, because slavery having been
abolished, there could have been no slaves
here, and therefore no one could be held as
alave. This the judge said is an offense not
provided by the act of Congress-, and was not
punishable by Indictment in the federal
courts. The defendant was dischalg ed.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
AFGHANISTAN.
GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION.

Especial Cablegram to the Globe.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE attempt to
assassinate Lord Lytton ia
officially described as drunken freak, and az
IN insignificant incident, but the Anglo-In.
dams consider that this, coming with the At
CHAN Island news, may indicate much more
disaffection than the authorities confess. The
gravity of the Cabul news is acknowledged and
causes military and political apprehensions
that, owing to the rigid censorship, the whole
truth is unknown. Nobody believes the Of
fetal accounts are complete. The ministerial
organs admit mishap, and that the hold on
Cabul is jeopardized, and that the previous Of
fetal assurances respecting pacifcation were
acceptlVe. They warn the government against
further progress toward annexation. The lib
eral journals frankly say that Gen. Roberts is
lighting for life. His whole force of five
thousand is pitted against the entire Afghan
army, the strength of which is unknown, but
it is admitted to be ten thousand strong.
Tribes are rising on every side.
Western Associated Press.
GEN. BAKERS ENGAGEMENT.
CALCUTTA, Dec. 14.-Gen. Roberts telegraphs
confirmation of the report of General McPher-
sons partial failure in his attempt on Friday
to capture the ridge above Bola pass or at
Cabul. On Saturday morning General Baker
attacked the Afghans' position with two:and
one-half regiments of infantry, two regiments
of cavalry and eight guns, and succeeded in
capturingithe hill and driving the Afghans
from their positions.
BRITISH LOSSES.
LONDON, Dec. 14.-Gen. Roberts telegrapbs
from Cabul under date of the 18th inst, that
the enemy have been defeated on all sides, but
Notwithstanding their heavy losses parties of
Afghans still remain in the neighborhood.
Gen. Roberts announces his intention to at.
tack on the 18th today, unless these parties
disperse The total British loss during the
days fighting was forty-three killed, including
six officers, and seventy-six wounded, of whom
ten are officers.
AYOUB KHAN.
A letter dated Candahar, LIST instant, and
published at Bombay, says General Stewart has
been instructed to send a messenger to Ayoub
Khan, the Afghan commander of Herat, in the
name of the British government and threaten.
ing advancement hither of British force in
case of his failure to do 80.
YAKooB KHAN.
LONDON, Dec. IA dispatch from Calcutta
says Yakoob Khan has arrived at Lahore. He
will Immediately proceed to Herat, where he
will be detained for the present. Candahar
dispatch states it is now certain that Ayoub
Khan moved out of Herat with his troops a
fortnight ago, and proceeded to Urbagh.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
= Entertainment at Standard Hall,

pleasant sociable entertainment took place
at Standard hall on Jackson street last night,
it being the annual festival of the children
connected with the Mount Zion Sunday school.
The entertainment consisted Of short dia-
logues and recitations, in the rendition of
which the score or moro Of bright boys and
girls manifested universal sprightliness of in
telligence, much credit being due to DR.. J.
Wechsler, under whose management the exhlbi-
ton Vas given.
After the juvenile entertainment was over,
which was enjoyed by large number of ap-
preciative and older heads, an excellent supper
was served, following which voting commenced
for handsome cornucopia candy stand to be
awarded to the most popular young lady. At
late hour Miss Bertha Rosenfeld ana Miss
Austrian were the foremost candidates. The
evening closed with very enjoyable dance.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
New Goods.

Ingersoll & Go. will open on Monday morn
ing many novelties that will be of interest.
choice lot of real Laces. Another lot of cheap
Cloaks. A large lot of new dress goods, at very
low prices.
A lot of White Bed Blankets, $3.50 to go
per pair.
The cheapest lot of Black Cashmeres ever Of
fered.
They will also continue their sale of Black
Silks at old prices, being the lowest prices for
many years.
They also offer some rare bargains in Table
Linens and Napkins.
II you would get good goods at low prices,
give them . call.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
JOHN BULLS TROUBLES.
CRAVE APPREHENSIONS OTER THE
SITUATION IN AFGHAN.

The Tribes Raising Revolt in All Directions
Gen. Roberts Pressed by Overwhelming
Saturday-Agitatlon Meetings in the West
of ACKNOWLEDGMENT Out in Farce-Cath-
ollie Clergymen Prominent In the Demon
Miscellaneous Old World News.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
The Utes Surrendered.

Los PINos AGENCY, Col, Dec. 14.-The priso-
ners are on their way here and are expected to
reach the agency tomorrow. Ouray leaves in
the morning for the camp of Jack and Oolorow,
to arrange for certain Indians to accompany
the commission to Washington. Secretary
Schurz is to he congratulated on the success of
his policy.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
RELIEF In DEATH.
n SAD TRAGEDY At SANTA EE, NEW
- MEXICO.

Lieut.. Merritt of the Ninth Cavalry. Dis
graced by Dismissal, Suicides by Shoot
ing-A Texas Minister Bounced by the
Masonic Grand Lodge for Seduotion-A
Terrible Fire Casualty at Little Rock--A
Burning Building-The Wife Suffocated
and the Husband Terribly Ipjured in
Jumping from the Burning EdiAce-
Miscellaneous. Crime and Casualty Re-
cord
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Advice for Alexander.

If Mr.. Alexander Ramsey is wise enough
to learn anything from the pitfalls of his
predecessor, he will not repeat the blunder of
George w. MoCrary in recommending that
detatchments of troops be permanently sta
toned in all large cities, in order to be
ready for action in case of civil war.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Alec as a Psalm Singer.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER. I

Secretary Ramsey will be expected to attend
the psalm singing rehearsal at the Executive
Mansion next Sunday evening. If Mr.. Ramsey
is 20 fortunate as to be able to 'tplay on the
of the ungodly Mr.. Schurz in his disposition
to play picnic music.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Railroad Sale to Gould Set Aside.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. lit is reported here that
the United States circuit court at Topeka, Kan
sia, yesterday set aside the sale of the Kansas
Pacific railway to Jay Gould, and refused to
order another sale. e. 1e-t-
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
NATIONAL NOTES.
POLITICAL and GENERAL NEWS
FROM WASHINGTON.

Recommendation of the House Committee
for kemova1 of tho Utes-Tho Colorado
Members Dissatisfied With tho PROPOSE
tion-Views of Secretary Schurz-ChicagO
In the Lead for the Republican National
Conventional Measure Agreed Upon by
the House Committee for Cutting or the
Swindles of Mail Contrac!ors-Death Of
City Postmaster Edmunds- Miscellane-
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
Have You Bought Your sleigh ,

TO to Nippolts, corner Seventh and Sibley
street, If you want really good sleigh. He
has the finest assortment in the city, and of
his own manufacture. Take your carriages
there if they need painting or repairing.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15

Hough's, corner Third and Wabashaw streets.
before you purchase your Christmas gifts.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15

OF the total tax of 1869. S29, SS-46, $S8, $780,
school, and SIS, I55. 39-47 for special school
taxes, 1928, 108.47-93 for county revenue, $12,-
776.58-15 for county interest, $lO,22l. 1862
for county poor, $2.23S. O2-24 for town taxes,
$243, 4.S7-6O for city taxes, and So, 725-9O-sO
for town road taxes,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic is sure cure for
dyspepsiafand all kindred diseases.