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TALLAHASSEE, FLA, !
Dec, II, 1882. {

Editor Floridian Being in your
city, l happened to come across your
paper of this date, and was very
much interested in your article on
the cassava. My interest was simply
that being a West Indian, from the
Island of Jamaica, know the tuber
well, and am therefore able to en-
dorse all you said as to the edible
qualities and properties of the vege-
table, with this information added,
which you seem to be unaware of:
That there are two distinct species,
the sweet and bitter. The sweet,
as a table vegetable is very much
used in the West India Islands, the
same as we use sweet potatoes here
boiling, baking, and for making pud-
dings.
The commercial value, however, is
in the bitter, which produces an ex-
cellent starch, almost equalling the
arrow>root. 1t is, however, very
poisonous as root, but in extracting
the starch the poison comes away,
but does not remain in the starch,
but remains as a solution in the wash.
ing and is readily thrown of, the
water used retaining the poison. I
have seen animals poisoned by taking
the least quantity Of this water, which
they have a liking for, as it is sweet.
A beautiful white starch goes to the
bottom of the clarifying tub, and is
ready after a few hours to be dried.
The pulp left is still used for food,
makes excellent bread and pudding
too.
The starch, tor laundry purposes,
is quite as good as the arrow.root,
and is much preferred as it gives
much sitter body to the Numbered
articles, and more gloss. The bitter
cassava is more productive, and as it
has the starch and therefore higher
commercial value, is more largely
cultivated. Any attempt to use the
bitter root tor food before extracting
the starch is sure death, but perfectly
harmless and nutritious when we'll
prepared. Respectfully yours,
I. A. I. VAUGHAN.
1880 Spring Garden ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
THE Bitter Cassava has a light
colored stem while the sweet has a
red one, the bitter also has strong
coarse cord running through the
centre of the tnber. 1t is hard at
times to distinguish it from the sweet.
We have not see any Bitter Cassa-
va in Florida, t'ut it is harder
grower, and yields much more starch
Than the sweet. The juice also
makes the Cassareep Sauce, SO much
priced for stews. The poison is
Prusic Acid, it is evap grated by the
'ction OF fire. We i rave known
people and animals kill cd IN the
tropics by eating the 'oots and
thinking the water. The i BOTANICAL
anne of the Bitter Cas- sava Ii
Na@shot UtiAissinaa, and o Inc
weet Ma'aihot Aipi.--ED.l
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JANUARY 81.

feet, while its height was about thirty.
The circumference of the trunk was
between FIVE and six feet at the
thickest part.
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Gen. J. J. Finley, is now prac:is-
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New Publications.

We acknowledge the receipt of
the following publications.
Report upon the Product and
Principal Crops for 1882.
Miller & Hunts Florists, Chicago.
Ill., Catalogue Of Roses, etc.
Ornamental Plants for 1888.
Thorburn & Titus (l58 Chambers
Street, N. W Animal Catalogue OF
Seeds for 1883.
Jacob w. Mannings Reading,
Mass.) Catalogue OF Herbaceous
Plants, Ferns aud Shrubs.
James H. Gregory's tMarblehead,
Mass.,) Catalogue of Vegetables,
! Flowers and Grain, for 1888.
The Tavares Herald thinks the
, (ture of cassava is going to prove
A. vpro6table in that region OF the
o. try.
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FOREIGN NOTES.

LosDos. Monday, Jan. Is, 1883.
The failure ~ Kohler d. Co., OF Stavauger, is an
nounced, with liabilities OF $4,000
A Constantinope Dispatch says; "The Porte viii
probably submit TO the Powers the points OF difference
regarding the MOnteDegT1n frontier"
The Budget of Russia for 1888 estimates the receipts
at 900 roubles, and the expenditure at 100.
900 rOubes less.
The Rappc referring TO the unveng OF the statue to
the Prince Imperial stigmatizes the English
herd OF cattle and the English army army OF a
woman.
The Rev. Mr.. Morensky, the German missionary, who
has been twenty-five years in south Africa declares
that South African Confederacy under the British flag
s the only guard against anarchy He advises Ger
to emigrate there.
The Allen Line steamer PnGncian, from Boston for
Glasgow which arrived here to-day lost two OF her
and forty mead of CATTLE having experienced heavy
weather.
The police OF Lemberg have closed Jesuit church. 1t
is reported that the rector had received anonymous III
formation that Socialist demonstration was intended
in the church yesterday Another story 10 that an at
tempt with bombs was contemplated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-16
Co1oMBIA AND SOUTH AMERICA.

PANAMA, Jan. 15.-The schooner Fayorita,
belonging to Mr. Lyman Rsthbun. trading from Colon
20 various points the coast went ashore near POINT
Touro cember a. aud became a total wreck Two OF
the crew and two passengers drowned The cargo
which is believed to insured all lost Owing to
the of Dr. Nunez who IN all probability VIII
assume the Presidency OF the Republic, Senior Damaso
Cervera VcePresdent was sworn In as President OF
the State OF Panama January 1. The term OF office
on which President Cervera enters only lasts one
year.
shipment Of 100000 was made by the subTreasury
In NewYork 10 the feet tho Pacific which arrived at
Aspinwal on December 90 On January l 1t was dis
covered that geg missing Several arrests nave
been made, but nothing ositve has yet been ascer
tanned, The Star and Herald says: preposterous
runner has reached Europe from the West Coast and the
question seriously discussed to VIII ther Chl really
possesses the right TO claim $4,000 600 from Colombia
"a for losses suffered throuPn munitions
OF war having crossed the ishmus. Oh course Chn has
made no sucn caim is she likely TO take step 80
opposed common sense aud international law ana
usage. ~
cember 81 says From Arequpa We learn Z at the WOW
aye OF President Mon La Paz, where nc had
long conferences with the Bolivian President resulted
IN nothing aud that Bolivia has already dispatched her
envoy to meet the Gillian Commissioner at Iacna ana
TO deliberate there the desire recently expressed ny
the Houses of Congress- at La PAz 10 arrange an
armisce between Bolivia and Chill, obtaining, II pos
sibe, the consent OF Peru
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-16
PHASES OF THE IRISH TROUBLES.

DuprIN. JAM 15-The Queens Bench Division
has refused the APP phcaron of Mr.. Brlen, Ecitor
Of The United Ireland for mandamus to compei
the magistrate to receive evidence TO snow Vha' ho
facts stated in the alleged libel are true. Inc
Judges held that il would bc monstrous thing lor
the Court to compel tue magistrate to accept EVIL
dence of the truh of statements which were made
with the intention of bringing tho administration
of ins lee INTO contempt. The effect of the refusal
,v,, mo that Mr OBrien will be committed for
trial.
II is said that the police purposeiy gave TO some
per Ons named in warrants for their arrest, an OPP
portunity 10 quit the country.
II hree further arrests for conspiracy 10 muruer
officials were made to-day. The accused persons
were remauded until SATURDAY.. ~
LONDON Jan l5-Mr Sexton. speaking nj NAL
low Yesterday, sIId that the day was coming Wneh
Mr. Parne.Ps party w0nl be supreme IN ireiahd,
and that at the next election for membtIs OF me
GoIse of CoumOns they would have two-thirds OF
the seat . which woul make British rule IN Ireland
In possible. - , - c..,.
Four infogmrrs will be examined on Saturday.
Some of tne prisons recently arrested have Deen
Matched by d teclives for the last two years EVi-
dence will b. given OF the existence OF Fenian
Lord Frederick CavendIsh, Earl Spencer, anu o. nef
Government officers. Proof VIII be suDmtt Il OF
the oompaniOnship of some of the PRISONERS Wth
persons found guilty of mirder. There Is panic
among The cOnspiratOrs. One ot the lnfOrlners Is
mn who was recently convicted. The police nave
Inc one with which the attempt was made OuJ Judge
LAWS MS hle. Ii is believed mat the GoV"rnmehI
wi, bs anle TO prove the existence OF conspiracy
to murder Government officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-16
MASSACHUSETTS, IRON WORKMEN.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. |

FALL RIVER, Mass, Jan. 15.-The reduction
in the wage OF ronworkers here put into effect to-day
has been accepted and the operatives appear Indifferent
but there is probability that there will be general
strike before the end of the week The reduction in the
pay of na+makers will take effect on Thursday. The
employees in the wire department began operations last
week reduced rates they do not seem TO be at all dis
turbed, ALTHOUGH In private they declare their willing
to strike provided other department OF the
works would follow. II at first supposed that the
10 per reduction would be general but 1t IS said
that the pudders wages will be reduced only IL per
cent Some OF the workmen recommended stopping
operations the grOun that present CONDITION or the
iron market does not warrant SO great a reduction
The worSmen in the Mount HoOe Works at somerset
have taken positive position When being paid
Saturday tney Informed their employers that tney
would nOt resuma work II the red Ion put INTO
effect and having received that il would they
did appear the works TINS rnng The mills are
idle and men have come to Is city for employment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-16
THE FIRE RECORD.
MR.. FREUNps OLD HOUSE BURNED.

The fine villa of Samuel c. Lewis, a mem
Der OF the Produce Exchange, about mile from the
village of Tarrytown destroyed by fire on sunday
night The flames were fret discovered near the cnm-
new OF O room on the main floor, about quarter past
o'clock aud within forty minutes the entire structure
was in ruins, Mrs Lewis who had been indsposed lor
several days retired with her two children at An early
hour They escaped with dculty in their night attire.
Mrs Lewis saved nothing of value except the diamond
rings upon her ngers The house. which was rebuilt py
John c. Freund in 1879, formerly BELONGED to hsiph
Wells 1t had a ninety foot front with wing at eaon
end three stories high, surmounted with gables ana
high tower IL was surrounded with plaza 500 ieet
long and 12 feet wide. When Mr.. Freund became
financially embarrassed, few years ago. the properly
came into the possession OF Mr.. Lewis at cost OF
S35, 1000. Mr.. Lewis then expended consloerhoe su
OF money in beautifying the pr mses
The house commanded a magnificent view OF the
Hudson River and Its picturesque
much attention. At the time OF the rt, Mrs Lewis heI
two chdren cousin, young girl OF thirteen years ana
the servants the only persons 10 the house' nv
Cutchen Mrs Lewlss father, and Mr. Lewis Delng Do
I'm the village The remen promptly responded 10 tne
alarm given but reached the scene OF the cOnagaton
only in time TO witsess the ast tmOers give way MI
Lewis estimates hs loss 100000 II was covered by
Insurance Mr.. McCutcheu, who lVed WIN tue lhnhy,
his wardrobe, with the exception OF te ciohe
he had on, and other property: valued nt SIVOo
upon which he had irsnranco. Mrs. LOWS ana ner
children wero taken yesterday To the FRANKLIN uouse,
where she received visits rOm many iilenus Inc nIo
is supposed to have originated IN defective hue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-16
THE BURNING OF THE RUSSIAN CIRCUS.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 15.-The loss of life
by burning Of the circus in Berdtsche Saturday
last. not great at first reported, but 1t IS be-
neyed that over 100 persons pershed in the flames.
Tue fire broke toward the end OF the performance
and caused by the careless handling OF fireworks
the stage The curtains became gnited and the flames
quickly spread to the walls and roof The members Of
the orchestra the first victims he audience
berng 500 persons rushed TO tho front door, but 1t
opened inward and tue crowd pressed forward 1t
rendered useless. A rush was then made 10 the two
side doors both OF which nailed up thus pelng
the people take to the Windows, from which many
jumped into the street, with their clothes sheet OF
lame Toe fire brigade arrived within half hour but
1t impossible TO extinguish the flames, the water
the tanks frozen. The fire lasted two hours Eye
Witnesses the doors finally opened
aDass OF burning persons was visible within. The
horses and properties OF the circus a destroyed
LONDON, Jan 16-A dispatcn from Vienna TO The
D0y keos says that IL s stated that 400 persons
sucatd crushed and burned TO death in the circus at
Berdtscncf The horses running about wildly increased
the confusion. The circus was wooden structure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-16
NEUTRALITY OF THE sUEZ CANAL.

LONDON, Jan. 15.-The British note III regard
to Eypl poses that in order 10 avoid any abuse OF
the freedom VI Canal shall be enacted that in
tune of war limitation shall De placed on the time
during which the vessels of belligerent power are
pernitted 10 remain canal and that no troops or
munitions OF shall be disembarked and no nosttes
shall permitted In the canal it's approaches or any
where III territorial waters Of Egypt, even In the
event OF Turkey being one Of the behgerents The
of an resembling the late rebellion
is provided for by clause excepting measures for the
defence of Egypt from the above restrictions Every
power shall be bound TO bear the cost OF the Immediate
repair of any damage its vessels may cause In tue
cu Egypt shall take all measures IN her power to en-
force conditions imposed upon ships OF oeliSercnt
powers using the canal. No fortideatlons are 10 be
erected Oh IRE canal In It's vicinity. Nothing IN tne
a r,lDent shall BIZ construed as curtaiDg The terrific
rial rights OF Egypt further tnan Is expressly stipulated
Among other subjects, the declares the question
Of tn suppression OF slavery aud the slave tradt to DO
one which the British Government has much at heart,
and viii miss opportunity OF advising the kne-
owe 10 take steps calculated 10 attain the end IN vew
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learned that she had drifted down to st. Tbomas
arrived at Sandy Hook on SATURDAY. and came to
this city yesterday morning. The vessel had on
board as passengers B. +. Packard, the owner and
family; +. Reynolds engineer of the building firm;
Captain g. w. Tucker and wife aud daughter. II
was believed that with the MendoZa's auxiliary
steam power, she would reach this port in less
than o week after sailing from Bath, but
several weeks having passed without word from
her, grave apprehensons were felt for her safety.
Captain Tucker SAYS that the vessel was not suffi-
ciently ballasted, that some OF the machinery got
out OF order and that the adverse winds drove ner
south to 81. Thomas, which port was reached after
the ship had been twenty-three daps at sea- Taking
In ballast and coal there, the Mendoza sailed again
for New-York two days afterward. and anchored
on quarantine on Saturday night: She Will take In
cargo and sail for Bahia IN few days.
The bark Kate Harding arrived from 1loilo with
log book full OF details of gales and hurricanes.
On January 10, in tempestuous gale, heavy sea
was shipped which carried away the mlzzen-stays,
the two ifeboats, burst In the skyllghts and filed
the cabin with water. Several spas and sails were
lost
The schooner Eva Nav, from Cardenas, got caught
In the gale OF December 80. off Cape Ha teras and
for three days the crew suffered from exposure and
cold in their efforts 10 manage the vessel. The
great seas swept the decks of every hing that was
movable, including the wafer casks, and did other
damage. The May was in sight of sandy Hook
three times and was blown far out to sea by the ad
verse gales. The steamship Glenfyno from Rio
Janelro, al had terrific weather off Cape Hatteras
on Thursday last The tremendous seas broke over
the decks, thickly covering them with ice, and all
of the sails were blown away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-16
AFFAIRS IN CHINA AND JAPAN.

HONG KONG, Jan. 15.-The death OF the
yiceroy Of Nankn Is daily expected. Cioy, rising
Chinese lawyer OF London training, now confidential
empoye OF the Gov, ,rnment is about to be dispatched
TO Europe on important diplomatic service
Mrs John Russell Young is greatly improved in
health, and danger is now apprehended. The United
States Consul General Shanghai and Minister at Pc
kin have protested against the action OF the Nankin
Vceroy obstructing the Cotton Yarn Company OF Mr.
We,more the manufacture Of silk by Russell Co. aud
electric light agencies--all American interests.
YoKAHAMA, Dec. 31-HananuJa.for mauy years Japa-
nese envoy 10 COrea has been promoted 10 Minister TO
Russia The japanese dcla exports for October were
SO, 100000, aud tne Imports wcr' p220O,OO0
Tue COrean special ENJOYS have returned home after
months or hostility In the capital OF Japan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-16
PRINCE KRAPOTKNEs DEFENCE.

LYONS, Jan. 15.-At the trial of the anar-
chsts to-day Prince Krapotne in addressing the Court
defence sought to show that the socalled IN
te7aonale did not exist Anarchca ideas he declared
were spreading despite all efforts to suppress them He
said that II he condemned the result would be 10
attract proseytes TO the He had been arrested
he ayerred because he was foreigner and
because IL was thought desirable to gibbet an
ecy of the InternGtionalc The eyes OF all workmen
France and abroad fixed upon this trial. ne SAID
but when they fonnd that the Inerndt0ndtc did not
exist. they would recognize u as merely persecution
of class by another. Prince KrapoJkne pfedloteo
that ten years would not elapse without social reVo,
ton he conIured society TO avoid IL by studying the
social question instead of persecuting anarchists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-16
AN IRISH MURDERER HANGED.

GALWAY, Jan. 15.-Patrick Higgins. one of the
murderers of the Huddys. was hanged within the
fail at o'clock this morning. There were few per
sons outside of the a. at the time Of the hanging
The reporters for the newspapers were admitted at
7:45 o'clock a. Higgins slept all night, and heard
mass at o'clock this morning. He walked firmly
TO the scafod. which the same as that used at
the hanging Of the Maamtrasna murderers Hig-
gus y as IN ms shirt sleeves aud bareheaded. He
nodded to a little group which stood outside the
door AT che inquest the verdict was that death re-
suited from the severance of the spinal cord and
was instantaneous
Joseph Huddy, bali Lord Ardilaun's property IA
Galway ana MIA grandson started Oh January g. 1882
20 serve number OF writs and twenty three days after
ward their bodies found in the LOugh sk seph
Huddy was first kuOck down with "a stone thrown by
Michael Flynn. aud Patrick Higgins and another mau
shot hm. The young man ran awav but was overtaken
by Flynn killed Dy Higgins. fne murder was wit
messed uy Matthias Kerrigau, ms wife aud Two BoIs.
from Vieuna 10 The DGtty Telegraph says that
81 estimated that 80 100 wonderland CO children
lost tneir nyes. TIE victims incuCe the Colonel of
Police the vice president OF the BerdscheH BOurse.
The audience consisted mainly OF Jews.
Another account says that the fire was
caused by groom having thrown lighted
cigarette on straw IN tue staoes, setting II
Dire. Another groom tried 10 stamp out the fire. but
O strong draft tanned the flames and caused them 10
spread The OF the fire pershed, also clowns,
who are believed TO have been Engllshmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-16
TACTICS OF THE sTALwARTs.
THEIR PLANS IN THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FORE
SHADoWED.

-~--~'~
sHADuwED.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsEl
WASHINGTON, JAM 15.-Marshall jewell chair.
man of the Republican National Committee, and
ex-senator Plat, of New-York. are the most promi-
nent members of the cOmmli tee who have arrived
thus far. An informal gathering Of ali the members
in town, including of course, the dozen or so who
are here in various official POSITIONS will be he'd to-
morrow night preparation for Wednesdays
meeting.
The suspicion expressed in dispatch to THE
TRIBUNE last night that an attempt would be made
by the Stalwarts to prevent the adoption of any
new system of representation, IS promptly confirmed
by the appearance of arlic Q in this mornIng's
National Republican, arguing against any change.
This undoubtedly what the unrecOnstructed
Stalwarts want They will be willing to concede any
amount of defamation about district representation
if they can save the substance of the power he
machine has had in past conventions by means
OF the large delegations from -mOcratc States.
Another device, which 1t has bren intlma ed by
leading Stawarts would make its appearance in
the cOmmtlee,s bought ont also in the same arti-
Gle. THIS is that the decision OF the State Conven.
ton 10 the regularity of a delegation
to the National Convention shall be
final IN all contests from districts. TIis
is urged on the ground that. win good many
districts elecNng delegates at nome conVehtlonSlne
National Convention may fnd an inmsDse mum Jer
of contests on its hands. III this rule should be
adopted, it would be almost rs good for The pur-
% es Oi the machine as the unlt rule Itself For
example, in 1880 the Grant majority IN
the Illinois State Convention. having con-
troll of G even ConGessiOnd Il Districts turned out
the Delegates elected to Chicago by the lie iaining
dis .ricts AMI put men Ill tner places from he
minuu,y in each of those dis ricts This astohsh-
ing outrage prOmUty Ie .ressed by the Chicago
Ionve ton. If tie propos, rue had been IN foice
it woulu only have been necessary for the Grant
majority IN the State Convention 10 send eel
tificate 10 Chicago that these ei hteen fraudul mt
delegates were The real delegates and the Ma ional
Convention would have been pOweress to inter-
fam
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NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

POLITICAL AND CONGRESSIONAL TOPICS.
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE -rHu
TARIFF BILL-PENsIONs FOR MEXICAN wAH
VErERANs-cHANGEs IN THE NAVAL BILL
GOVERNMENT EDUCATION BILL
IL Is believed to be the purpose OF the Stall
"art members of the Republican National Com
mittee to preserve the system now existing Of
representation in National Conventions, and t,
make State Conventions courts of final appeal
In contests. The prospects of the Tariff bill in
the two houses are further discussed. The
bill pensioning Mexican war veterans was
made special order in the House for Febru-
ary 6, by vote of 157 to 81. The National
Educational bill will be considered by the
House on Saturday next. Important changes
have been made in the Naval Appropriation bill
by the subcommittee, which will report to tho
full committee to-day.