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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
TIE MERCHANTS COMPANY.

Members of the Produce Exchange met yesterday
afternoon and decided TO adopt the proposition
made by Mr. Crosby, who represents the Merchants
Telegraph COnpIny Of Chicago \ certificate ol
incorporation cTgaai2iug the New York branch oil
the company. WAS drawn up and VIII lie sent m
mcdi1tcv ~ the Legislature. 1t VIII be called the
Merchants Telegraph Company. Officers and .irec-
tors On the branch here were chOs, n as follows:
Alfred VI. Hoyt Of Jesse lioyt q, Co.,
president; Charles K. llickox. OF HuRhcs
David Dow, * Co. treasurer and secretary; aud r.:
X. LvcrnOre, of l.. X. * II. V. LIvcrmorc. Edward
Amman. of Hazeltine Il Annan Fran kun EdsOn. Of
Franklin Edison ~ Co., and David bingham, OF
bingham Brothers, directors.
The capital of the company wi be s Sl,0OO,OOO: Of
which sum $500. 600 has already been subscribed in
Chicago, and 100000 VII be = placed
fere. The remaining 100000 WA
toledo and Detroit $JO, 900 each. aud Cleveland
and Milwaukee 1000 each. David Bingham
went Oh the Produce Exchange III IN" Afternoon.
after the ineetlLg. aud III "A short lime received
thirty subscriptions amounting to $4,000. II 10
asserted bV those interested III the scheme that all
the ock will he disposed OF to-day. Each subscriber
IL Inn ted To $1,000 Ol stock. and It Is the Wish oI
the managers that the stOcxhOdcrS shall subscribe
Inc New-York merchants claim that they will
have restrictions embodied III tho charter To prevent
the shareholders from selling out their stock 10 per-
sons who will strIve to have tue company CONSOLE
dated with any other corporation. lhe proposal Oi
the Produce Exchange Committee 10 have halt the
stock placed IN the hands of trustees has not been
accepted, aud the present scheme ls separate from
the plans proposed by the Telegraph Committees OF
the Produce and Cotton Exchanges. The Irpresen-
tatiyes of lne Chicago Exchanges have returned 10
the West to report favorably on the scheme. Ii ~
claimed that the company Will not he run Ill OppOsl-
ton to the Western Union, but Simply to give cheap
facilities for the transaction OF commercial busl-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
CONSOLIDATION COMPLETED.

RATIFICATION BY THE AMERICAN UNION.
FINAL MEEHSG OF STOCKHOLDERS YESTERDAY
Mr.. vANDRRBILTS WITHDRAWAL FROM THE
DIRECTORY OF WESTERN UNION DESIED-sTREET
RUMoRs
The consolidation of the telegraph companies was
entirely completed Yesterday by the ratification or
the agreement by than threchfths of the stock
holding in erest OF the American Union Company
OF the 100000 shGres there were 05.00O shares
represented at the meeting. which voted unanl-
mously in favor OF the agreement CT January lV'
and Of the subsequent agreement OF February ..
1t was expected that Rufus Hatch woull be present
to oppose the consolidation within 500 shares; but
he was out of town. and was not present either In
spirit OF body" said one of tue officials. 1t waS
stated that the meeting was harmonious throughout
runner became current early in the day that
William II. Vanderbilt had retired from tho drec-
tory Of the Western Union, and that Jay Gould
had named his successor. This was denied
by President Green, who said: Mr.. Wander
butt has not resigned from the directory,
nor is it ut all likely that lie will do can only
account for the runor from the fact that Mr. Van
derbilt stated at one of the meetings, that Mr.
Gouds company should have five representatives IN
the Board even If lie MIR. Vanderbilu were obliged
to resign" President Green also stated in regard
to the agreement for consolidation. that there were
no changes from the CTiginal ternS ttne oulhne oi
which has been published in the columns
of TIE TRIBUNrl. except that which
proyidcd Tor the consolidation on February 3. and
for the issue of certificates of indebtedness
10 secure the American Union and the Atlantic aud
Pacific Companies the transfer Ut their interests
to the Western Union.
ID. II. Bates. vice-presiAent of the American
Union stated that General Eckert had not made
any changes yet. but that he was considering
certain plans Of Improvement which might need
some amendment. II is unders, ond that it s cor
tcmplated TO extend special facilities 10 business
Incn by establishing special wires between the
business exchanges of the country. pntting them
into dirc"t communication with all tho great
markets Of Europe.
Russell Sage denied that meeting was held ~ the
house of William II. Vanderbilt Saturday evening:
at which Mr.. Vanderbilt. Jay Gould and himself
considered what acton should be taken ds TO the
future of the stock market. 1t was also rumorcd
tiIat Jay Goull had removed has Office from No. *
Broadway 10 the Western Union Euli'llng. WASH
rgtGn T. Conror said that tn" report was not true.
es Mr. Could had not decided whether 10 remove or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
AN IMPORTANT SYNDICATE.


INTEREST on THE BONDS OF The ATLANTIC, MIS-
sIssIPPI AND OHIO ROAD 70 BE PAID:
The Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad,
originally formed November IL, 1870 from consoda-
ton of the Norfolk and Petersburg the South sde the
Virginia and Tennessee the Virginia and Kentucky
Railroads dcfaulted IN 1873 the consolidated oonas
but subsequently paid half the current interest," 10
October, 1875. interest wac Paid ana
suit IN foreclosure begun by tho bondholders,
principally the towns along the line OF the road. On
June 6, 1876 two receivers appointed, who took
possession sale OF the road has since Ooen ordered
to take place on Thursday.
General William A. MahOne the president has been in
the city several days. aud has succeeded in forming
syndicate, among the members OF which are Jay Gould
and X. T. Wilson, which has agreed to advance
50 coo pay the interest In defant providing the
different towns through which the road passes S'veup
onehalt Of the stock held by them. The proposition
has been accepted, and the agreement Will DO
fulfilled This road, I'm connection with the Selma,
Rome and Dalton Railroad, owned 0y h l. WiisOn auu
the Vlcksburg and Meridian Railroad, VIII form
through line from Shreveport, Li to Norlolk va AS
Shreveport Is practically the terminus OF inc 1eAas IL
cic Railroad and Mr. Gould has recently purchased
the Vcksburg, Shreveport and Texts Halroad tue Ne"
consolidation il considered very Important. -
The capital stock the Atlantic. Mississippi anc ONO
is Sc O45 700 common 900 preferred ana S2!02Oo
guaranteed stock The amount 0f bonds outstanding III
the hands Of the receivers is Sl4 705,O74 70.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS.

TRENTON, n. j., Feb. 1.-THE stockholders
OF the Beyicere and Delaware Railroad met In this CITY
to-day and elected the following directors Tor the ensu
ing year, AshbeI welch George b. Roberts, Strickland
Kueoss lmund Smith Gsorge NJ. ID ,rragce. A. j.
Cassatt, IrwIs Pprriue and Charles BlrtlcS.
The stockholders of the FemnRton Railroad C0npany
mel IN this city to-day aud elected the following drec
tors Asblpl WecD 4. B. Frler. John Siey, Ashbel
Wclch. ir. Charles Bartes, william r. Emery Asxan
der Wurts John C. Hopewell and Hugh b. L !.
PRovIDENCr, r.. l., Feb. The annual meeting OF the
Providence AID Worcester Railroad Company to-day
elected tie following directors George A. L"ete, Will
lam - Slater Paul Within, Gideon L. Spencer, Elijah D.
Stoddard Lyman A. Cook, Estus Lamb John {: Within,
Moses E j. Goddard. Amos d. LockW ood. Frederick
Grunel JOaaph l.. Davis, JOhu Dean, Oscar JRathoun
David X Phillips.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
RAILWAY CASUALTIES.

GALVESTON. Texas, Feb. 6.-The pOrth-bound
exoress train was wrecked nine miles north of Hemp
s,ead ON the Texas Central Railroad Saturday evening
The engse fell through the Cedar Creek BRIDGE throw
an erpress two baggage and two passenger cars 10
toot down an embanhment. the sleeping car alone
k.ep,pe the track. The members OF the strakosea
and Hess English Opera Troupe were among the pas.
sengers Eighteen persons were injured. S@9nduo'oa @
3S1tcrv had mis- aloe and hip hurt Rose Marion, q
chorus singer was thrown through window ana padly
had his arm s Injured ne %
were sent 10 Houston
KEENE, N. H., Feb. THE express pas
ssnor trair over the Cheshire Railroad which left Bos-
ton at 9 .. m Saturday into freight train near
Ftrxwiiliam NJ II. John L. DAVIS, the engineer jumped
OIL and slipped down the bank under tie 5rai pHs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
pROKEN NECK,

BROKEN NECR.
ppov,DrScr r L. Feb. 7-William j. Hagan, Of
onsSale ti down stairs yesterday aud broke his neck
GIRL FATALLY BURNED
pprvpsR,tG Va. Feb Tins evening daugh-
ter ~ v,rsDia Dabney white alone, fatally burned her
clothing taking fire from CRATE
PEOPLE PAYING THEIR NOTES.
NoNtptAI Feb. 7.-Out of 1000 promissory
notes ue in Bank Of Montreal February not one went
Nv nrotest-an unnstakGDle sign OF prosperous times
DRUNKEN MEN FIGHTING.
NORWICH, N. Y, reb. Tin a drunken brawl AZ
Noh Norwich late Saturday night Danield Figure shot
es Pike seven with pistol He will probably die
NEW TRIAL IN A MURDER CASE
EIrzABEII \. j.. Feb. I'll Count this tore.
noon granted the application for new trial IN the case OF
Ohn Johnson recently convicted OF nuuer III tue hst ue'
gree on the ground OF new evidence
DEAD THROUGH HIS owN CARELEsSNEss.
PR,,VIDENCK, X. l., Feb. 7.-Grorge 4. Carr. EN-.
poyed by sonDgton Railroad Company descended mo
h TAR We'll OF le gas 5tunington yesterdy Win
untsa ianiern All explosion resulted and Card was killed.
AMURDERoU5 ATTACK. -,
NRw.BRuNswICK, y. Fer. 7--,lermam Me;nceS'
German attempted kali Charl Servisa at washington
an The south RIVER yes eray lie peat ms yicm NUN
club shot hm three umes anu klokeo in pu'
stln iiyea. MeinecK was arsested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
THE STORM ALONG THE GUILE

NEw-ORLEANs, Feb. THE water along
the line OF the Mobile Railroad s much higher to-day.
with indications that the entire roadbed from Mcheaux
to Lookout Station is submerged The steamer Camea
leh the West End at today for Bay St. Louis aud
will convey The passengers OF the Louisville and Nash
vii Road to end from that point. No train has passed
this road since early Sunday morning. Several
theatrical cJmpaues have been detained bv the break
tho Mobile Road. Among them " Fun on the
Bristol" and J. X. Emmcts company Lolita and Oliver
Doud Byron we've prevented from leaving the city
Lder-The water the Of the city is rising and
spreading rapidly The indications that BY Tuesday
all that portion Of the city OF Caborn-st,
from CarrOlltoh.st. TO Eysan Fieds- will be flooded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
LOSSES AT OTnEH POINTS.

CAPE VINCENT n. Y, Feb. This even
ing n fire broke out i'll dwelling in broadway, owned
by ]. b. Grapotte, being OF row OF buildings In
which is the St. Lawrence Hotel. 1t thought that
the buildings could not BE- saved and assistance was
asked from Watertown but by rsisent FORTS the VII
layers succeeded In getting control OF the fire with snow
and water. The property was insured
PROVIDENCE, r. T., Feb 7.-HOratlo n Kenyon's cot
ton mill at Hlllsdso, Richmond, was burned Sunday
morning Loss, $4,000; insured for 81 500 ia the
Queens.
BOSTON. Feb. IA fire at IIolyoke, Mass, Saturday
night which originated In the ckerrOom OF the Spring
Held Blanket Company Mill No 4. damaged the cardiny
and weaving rooms the extent of S2O,OOO insured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
1Er FIGHTING rs THE TnANsvAN..

The following official report has been received,
dated Pretoria. JANUARY 10: The troops captured n
B,cr lager thc Gtn The loss OF the Beers was
heavy The British loss also heavy IN consequence
Of the treachcry Of the Bprr who, after hO,ting white
flag, fred the British Tho B0rrs are melting he
natives TO rise but without Numbers OF loyal
lists have been forced to Join the Beers. Some natives
have been murdered.
Dutch Red Cross Society announces that II s ar
ranging TO render medical all 10 tie cOmbatans In the
1ransvaal AMI s0cits contributions EOgaDd promises
recognize the ktralty OF the Red Cross society anu
vii do ali In her power 10 tend the wounded VI both
lJelligerents IN the Trhnsvaal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
IMPORTANT FRENCH BILLS.


In the Chamber of Deputies the bill to elect
Deputies by departments instead Of Districts was placed
on the orders or day for toiny. The Chamber on
Saturday passed. subject to amcndmcn;s the second
reading the bill ab0shng number II the restrictions
bI herO eKisng the wSpdp.r press such as caution
money pcnaltICs Or insulting Government officials
The penalties az Inst persons convicted OF LIBEL
mn itiel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08

injured. None Of the passengers were hurt Ino
trrman. who remained on the engine, was not hurt
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. Feb. THE train
the NewYork Central Road due here at O'clock this
of the track about three miles from here
Two passengers slightly hurt. but 10 one was
killed. The whole train IL q wreck
LONG BRANCH y. j., Feb. 7.-Alcn Townsend, baggage
master NewJersey Southern Railroad. while con-
ducug morning freight fell from the train at Lake.
wood and was instantly Killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
THE READING DEFERRED BONDS.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. This morning ar
Onmcnt commenced in the United States Circuit Court
in relation to the revocation Of the order OF the Court
permtng tue ssue Of deferred bonds and upon the
ami cation FOR an injunction 10 restrain the Omcers OF
thr philadelphia aud Reading Railroad Company from
carrying into feet the deferred bond scheme, and asS
from proceeding with the Dego1t0n ana issue OF tue
fy per cent consolidation loan. Tie argument was not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
A LIBEL SUfT ENDED.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IA criminal prose-
onion for libel was instituted by Thomas H. Dawson
AGAINST Charles L. Smith, Editor of The Philadelphia
Press last October for publishing statement tnat at
Democratic parade in the borough OF oxford, Penn,
Da gson had exhibited Rebel flag. The case was
brought 10 trial Westchcster on Friday and after the
oominstion of many witnesses was given to the jury
on saturday The defence rested the truth OF the
publication and the absence OF malice Ihe Jury re-
nav all the costs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
MISSOURI PACIFIC EXTENSION.

ST. Louis, Feb. -7.-COlOnel Talmage.
general man grr Of the MiiSour Pacific Railroad
Could will aid about 900 miles OF new road to
the Missouri Pacific system during the present year.
The extension will embrace about 450 miles IN Missouri
and Kansas ani eqnll mileage ~ Texas, carrying
the system to Rio Grandc at Laredo To meet ire
rour,n"nfs OF these extensions 10000 tons OF steel
r,iIs ha W. been ordered also fOty locomotives. 5000
freight twenty passenger coaches anu SIX oaRs"se
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
TWO CIrRAN DEPUTIES ELECTED.

HAVANA, Feb. 7.-The election for two
Deputies 10 the Coftes the Province Of Havana was
held Yesterday Great interest and excitement were
manifested. The Liberal candidate was Jose Antonio
Cortina whle the Conservatives had two candidates,
senors Ramon de Armas Saenz and Francisco do
Amas Cespedes The contest resulted In the election
nt COrtina (I.brraD and Armas SaeDz ConSerVatVe)
Tne results IN some OF the electoral colleges OF tne
Province are still unknown but far Senor Cortna has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
EXTENSION OF THE UNION PACIFIC.

The Executive Committee OF The UNION
Pacific decided at q meeting yesterday TO build Win
all pracca dispatch broad railroad beginning at
Denver and extending by direct line through the coal
fields of Bonder County II VIII rim to LongmOnt aud
from 0rt Collins up the ne Ia Poudre ihto the N0rlh
Park, thence iu'O Mh" K, by way 0t Muddy lap
ping tie ne " muingc mp Lead Mountain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
SALE or SHARK RIVER PREVEN1ED.

AsBuRY PARK, N. j.. Feb 7.-An injunction
IN hecn ,ssued forbdiing the sale OF shark River by
the Board OF Propretors and the Legislature mas gwen
The Freeholders an extension lease OF twenty year"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08

Club Chorua which did good service in singngin votes
Tor General Garfield In the late political canvass mot
last night az Mott Memorial Hall to take stops toward
rernlanrnt orgapZation. committee OF five was APP
pointed TO draft rules II Will report Saturday evening
at the came place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
A NEW EUROPEAN AGREEMENT.
BERIIN, Monday, Feb. 7. 1891.


The interviews between Mr.. GOschen, British
Ambassador to Turkey, and Prince Bismarck have
rendered II evident that has been to
by the Powers on n policy aiming at the attain
ment OF a cOmpro mise bet wren Turkey ana Greece.
II IL denied that there il any revolt in Albania
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
THE FIRE RECORD.
IN EAST FORTY.sIXTH STREET.

A fire, the origin Of which Was unknown,
occurred last evening the top floor OF the brown
Mrs Margaret Murray TIE hulding was damaged $500
by the imes and the furniture in the house was dam
aged about 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
AFATAL COLLlERY EXPLOSION.


Seventeen men are imprisoned, ana supposed
70 have perished, by a coery explosion In the Withheld
Gallery near CheI Staff rdshre. The pit took fire and
Is sllll burning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
SYMPATHY WITH IRELAND.

GALVESTON, Feb. IA special dispatch
80, .av. ,bc state senate to-day passed
o resouton expressing sympathy with Ireland IN her
present troubles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
A TOWN PARTIALLY DESTROYED.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Feb. IA fire at Omro
Wis, this morning. destroyed one-half OF the business
part OF the town. incJding Ten stores rlaning mill
Thompson & lIaydcns carriage work. ond large plsi-
ness block The loss is not lees than $2O0OOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08

Mr. Dodge stated last evening that the COM
pany was formed to provide steamer for carrying om
grants to Liberia, In place of the present sowsaing
vessels The organizers Of the company were those who
have been interested In the colonization movement 1t
was thought by Gates Porterheld the firm which has
had charge OF this trade for twenty-five years. that
ne steam vessels stepping at the prncipa points III
that direction would be profllabe. The first steamer
will be bnilt without delay, aud It's estimated cost is
G.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
THE LATE THOMAS CARLYLE.


The relatives of the late Mr.. Carlyle have
declined the proposal Dean Stanley that Mr. Caryles
remains he buried In Westminster Abbey, because lie
had expressed decided wish TO be buried With his VIE
at IIaddiugtOu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
THE OVERDUE STEAMER BATAVIA.

The American Line steamer Lord Cough,
Captain Hughes, from philadelphia January ~ Tor
Liverpool has arrived Queenstown. She reports having
seep nothing Of the Cunard Line Batavia Cap
tain Hoseasop, Fl ON NewYOrk January 10, for Liver
pool. Tie Lord Cough experienced strong southeast
winds and q heavy sea- The wind at Queenstown is
now blowing bali o gale from the southwest, which
would be favorable to the Batavia II she were coming III
under canvas.
It reported Queenstown that the fourth oIcer of
on tho 20th ult New York sighted the B1ayia in
30 de longitude. aud she then all right
This would put the Batavia out OF the range of the
storm which visited NewYo soon after her departure
THE BATAVIA PROBABLY SEEN.
The Norwegian bark Arctic, Captain Hansen, which
arrived at Queenstown to-day from Wilmington. ~ c.
reports that yesterday morning che passed steamer
under sail east she appeared TO be schooner
rgged. The weather was very thick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08

THE CENTRAL CAMPAIGN CLUB CHORUS.
The "Four C. Club" Central Campaign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
A NEW SIEA uSHIP ENTERPRISE.

ALBANY, Feb. 7.-William f. Dodge and
Others have filed articles Incorporating the New-York
Madeira and West Cohst Of Africa steamship Company
with capital OF 100000, with provso that 1t oan he
Increased to $4,00U,OOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08

only eastern outlet being via Cheyenne Denver and
Kansas City. The cattle entertain great fear about
their cattle, which nave already suffered great deal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-08
A GENTLEMAN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
AN INTEMPERArE SPEECH BY SENATOR BUTLER
HIS CHAsTIsEMENT POSTPONED.

iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON Feb. 7.-lf the signs are not mis-
leading there will be entertainment Of an unua>
ually exciting character in the Senate to-mC vow.
Senator Butler. of South Carolina, made s, sch
to-day purporing to have for its object the defence
of the people of South Carolina from the charges so
generally made last summer of fraud in connection
with the census. 1t was carefully pre-
pared and written speech, aud contained the
most offensive illusions to certain Republican
STUMP orator who made speech In New-iorn
last September" (meaning Senator Conkhngl'
Political hIghwayman and chief valiant OF
band of spectators" which had robbed South caro-
lima, were among the terms applied to the senator
from New.York. The Senator's voice is not loud.
and his speech was inandble in distant parts OF the
chamber. Enoug, was heard by everyone how
ever. TO disclose ITS incorporate character. and the
faot that much was being said which would prooa'
ably provoke the object of thoassaut into mak'nga
Senator ConklinQ arose and SAID briefly that II he
fourd anything In The Record that required OF nm
personally or RS one of here OF the
stats of N work. anyfeply, hs would endeavor %
make H. enn, or Butlcrassurcd the Senator that oil
he had said would be found N The Record, and added
that tho "swaggering insolenesp OF tho Senator
from Now-York was no concern OIL hia. Mr' ConA'