The National tribune., 1883-01-11

at 100000. The New Jerusalem Church was
damaged and Van DOOn's photograph gallery
was DESTROYED. The entire loss by the fire is
$25O,0O0. The loss is nearly covered by insur-
ance.
During the last year 29t steamships and large
river steamboats, were lost. OF these, 141 were
stranded, - were sunk by collision, were de-
stroyed by explosion, 81 foundered, 5 capsized,
were burned, g were sunk by ice, were
abandoned in q sinking condition. and p are
missing. The total numher Of lives lost was
2002.
It is reported that an effort viii be made to
have Circuit Attorney Harris, of st. Louis i'm
peaChed by the Missouri Senate, on the charge
Of 0bstructing the course Of justice in refusing
to let the clothes of Colonel Slaybaclz, who was
killed by Colonel Coclccrlu, be taken before the
deposition court in the recent proceedings.
T. J. Baldwin, the welI-l5nown California
capitalist nick-named "Lucky" Baldwin, was
shot in the arm, on the 4th inst, at the Bald
win Hotel, San Francisco, by woman named
Frances Baldwin, who claims to be his cousin,
and to have been wronged by him.
POLITICAL.
Gen r. T. Butler was inaugurated Governor
Of Massachusetts on the 4th inst. The new
Governor was in full evening dress, with the
characteristic bOquet in his button-h0le. He
walked proudly with a gold-head cane, and
seemed to take the applause of his friends as
his just due. He seated himself at tho Speak
cr's desk and looked about him calmly over the
multitude Of ladies, members Of the Legislature
and distinguished guests who filed every part
Of the hail. in the galleries and upon the floor
of the House. After the first applause, which
was prolonged, President Crocher, Of tho SEN
ate, arose and at 1906 he administered the
oath of office TO the Governor elect As Gov.
Butler signed his name with q business-like
dash to the oath, there was burst of most
cordial applause and the sound Of cannon fired
ON the common proclaimed the event to the city.
Secretary Peirce then made proclamation that
Gen. Butler had been duly installed Governor,
and warning all people, and especially the State
officers, to take due notice thereof. Renewed
applause followed this declaration. Immed-
lately after Oliver Amcs was inauguTated as
Lieutenant Governor Gov. Butler was then
presented formally to the Legislature and pro-
ceeded to read his address. The inaugural ad
dress forms a document of 122 pages, and, un-
like many state papers, cannot be called dry 1t
Is, on the contrary, one of the most interesting
documents ever pcnned by its versatile author
In some of its features it is spicy, and, while
Indicating in Its makeup the shreWdness of an
experienced political taCtician, contains much
matter worth thinking over and examining into
in other States than Massachusetts.
The Maine Legislature has elected the follow
ing officers: Joseph O. Smith, secretary of
State Henry b. Cleaves, attorney general, and
George L. Beal, adjutant-general. Seven ex-
CcuuVe councillors wore also elected. Gov
ernor-elect Robie was inaugurated with the
usual ceremonies on the 4th inst, and delivered
his address. He reviews at 1enth the growth
and development Of the agricultural and me-
chaniCal interests Of the State which he con-
siders are making great progress. The State
CfnpfC FFhpppfh in 1n LIST of {lp+1TiOCr
States, the manufacture of cotton taking the
lead. The value of farm products, including
stock, indicates a large increase over previous
years, and there is reason to believe that the
more hardy emgrants may he led to largely
develop the State. lie says it is a gratifying
fact that shipbuilding has been revived in
Maine, and this should receive the fostering
care of Congress. He favor5 q still more liberal
educational system, particularly in the agricul-
tural districts The total bonded debt Of the
State less the sinking fund, is $il78,7l5, a
decrease of SlSGSlS. Savings banks show an
increase of deposits over 1881 Of over $3O00,000.
The annual message of Governor Crittenden,
Of Missouri, declares the finances Of the State
in satisfactory condition, and reviews the
Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad htigations,
ana asks Tor an appropriation to defray the
expenses of further prosecution of the State
claim. On the topic of outlawry, after re-
citing his proclamation Offering q large reward
for their apprehension, the Governor says:
" The results which followed so closely upon
its issuance furnish ample vindication Of the
policy which inspired it,"
Some go Democrats Of Massachusetts, cele-
brated the seventy-sevcnth anniversary of
General Jacks0ns victory at New Orleans in
n dinner at the Revere House Governor But
Ter was one of the guests. The New York
county Democracy celebrated the anniversary
Of New Orleans by o meeting in the Cooper
Union Monday night. TeIeCrams were received
from the Hon. J. G. Carlisle, of Kentucky, and
Hon, a. S. Hewitt, regretting their inability
to attend.
The annual message of Governor Hubbard,
of Minnesota, calls attention to deficit in the
public funds growing out of expenses of the Cox
trial, rebuilding the capitol and interest on
adjustment bonds. The State treasurcrs report
shows overdraft Of $1i2,500, which uses up the
surplus and leaves nothing for current expenses.
The supreme court of Ohio ovcrruled the
motion Of James i. Campbell for writ of
mandamus to count the vote in the seventh
congressional district Of that State for II. l..
Morey and Henry l.. Mory for different per-
sons, so that Alorey (RepubLcanl holds tho
certificate.
The California Legislature met Monday Geo.
J. d. Judllins was elected President Of the Ar
kansas Senate, and w. c. Bailey, Speaker of
the House. 4 United States Senator will be
elected on the 10th inst.
John 3. Manning, Democrat, was elected
mayor of Buffalo, Y. Y, receiving Il G36 votes,
to 1921 for Robert Il. HeGerd, Republican.
The vote was some 5000 less than III 1851,
when Mayor Cleveland was elected,
PERSONAL
The Rev Henry Ward Bcecher announces
his intention to complete his " Life Of Christi
The Circuit Court at Chicago has granted
Mrs George Scoyille decree OF divorce from
her husband.
The remains ofJohn Howard Payne, the author
of" Home, Sweet Home" which Mr. Corcoran Of
this city proposes to inter here at his own ex-
peuse, left Tunis for MarseilIes France, on Sat
urday last.
TIE postmaster of Savannah, Georgia, while
distributing the mail Of his Office several days
ago turned up i registered letter bearing ten
cent confederate stamp with the portrait of
Jefferson Davis. The letter was mailed by
merchant in WiragIass, Georgia, for another
merchant in Atlanta and had safely run the
gauntlet of two United States postmasters.
The Marquis Of Lorne and the Princess
Louise have left Santa Barbara, California, fer
the East They VIII stop at Tucson, st. Louis
Cincinnati, and Richmond, Va. From Rich
moud they viii 90 10 Charleston, where Prin-
cess Louise VIII embark for the Bermudas to
remain until May. The Marquis VIII go on to
Lta.ltipotnD {G, few Iayrs fAnrpa tn DUrbpr