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THE CONDITION OF AMERICAN PORK.

WAsHINGToN Feb. 26.-COmmissiouerL Lor-
ing has laid President the report OF the Co
mission appointed 70 investigate the swine INDUSTRY o'
the United States The report gives an account oi al ~
various features of the industry. The total huhpel VI
hogs raised the country annually is about 3oOOVOVo'
and the pork product amounted to 4725,OOo'Ooo lou'
The Commission find that the utmost care Is used 10 p
vent the use Of unheathful means IN every baneh VI
the trade. OF the extent OF diseases, preventive c"
ures and the effect OF salt tchn the report Is ru o'
valuable and interesting information Even the eA'
tremey small percentage OF tchniasis as shown py 'he
investigations of the Agricultural Department seems 10
be largely removed by processes of curing The degree
Of heat necessary render pork harmless Is treated OF al
length The Commission deny that hog cholera Is uan-
gerous to human health and assert the impossbty OF
curing such meat TO deceive the most superb
cia examiner. The Commission state that their exsm
nation proves that American pork fully equal perhaps
superior to that of France Germany No general AIS
ease exists and the occasional presence OF lchln6 ~
comparatively unimpOrtant. In conclusion the report
saws: While believe that no legitimate grOund e1-
lists restrictions imposed in foreign
on the importation OF American pork, we are satsneo
that microscopic inspection of all pork for export can p
secured at the packing houses If such Inspection sou1
be demanded" The book will make about 10 pllhteu
pages.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
MR.. SPRINGER REPLIES TO MR. KER.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Representatlve
Springer to-day letter TO the Attorney General IN
reply a communication written TO the latter by
Mr. Ker a special counsel for the Government in the
Star casesin which Mr. Ker invoked the Attorney
General to prevent A. NJ Gibson, former agent of the
Department from handling papers before Mr. sprngers
committee and changing them TO the injury OF the e1-
counsel Mr. Springer says that no paper giving infor-
nation Star route Cases has been been referred
the committee and that Mr. Gibson has had no con-
necton with the committee and has been employed
by II in any capacity whatever. Mr. Springer says:
de not know whether Mr.. Gibson is proper person to
handle papers and vouchers not although employed
by the Government in that kind Of service several
months but the committee has had occasion to re-
1ure his service You NAV, therefore, Mr.. Ker
that the committee is concerned, It Will not be
necessary invoke your power 70 protect any person
AGAINST Nj Gibson and OF like character. The
committee will begin the investigation OF star Route
cases. Monday next, aud Mr.. Ker and Mr. Gibson VIII
both called before the committee AT the proper time
to explain their connection with such prosecutions
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
rrpoPEAN FINANCIAL MARKETS.

Lospsx Feb. 2e-l9s9 p. m-EFis, 9e7s New YeTs Cen,
6rdnsss s8; Canadian PaeaS g. Paul Common ts sS
I,pois Central Isl u Heading, 30 Mexican Ordinary os
81 rss aaos Three Per Cent at 70 francs 32
cehtiues for account. -, ,.-.., u..L,o,
sanaaJ .Eos. an AZ sssss K tpess st 7s6J66 aATrs
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
The PORTER BILL N THE SENATE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-SenatOr Sewell re-
ported favorably to-day from the Committee on Military
Affairs the bill for the relief OF Fz John Porter II is
the bill which passed the House some time ago, with an
amendment striking out the provisS for the restoration
OF Porter to all the rights Hes aud privileges" Of the
ARMY Thus amended the restoration provided for by
the biz is simply TO the position OF colonel OF the same
grade and rank held by him at the time OF his dis
m-sal This makes the bill identical Ia its provisions
with the bill which passed the Senate OF the last Congress
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
THE COURT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY, Feb. 26.-In the Court of Appeals
to-day the following decisions ware handed down:
Corueus W Adair and others, appellants, agt Martin
Bremmef and others respondents Judgment OF the ueneI
Term 40 far as mOddes the decree OF he SuI
gate reversed decree Of the 5urrogs 70 al
nrmed Costs and Of Martin ~ the
General In be paid out 0f the estate
Casendana DanfOrd and Others respondents ~
d. ErOp and others appellants; Thomas = eutnerland
appellant hgt John Oeott and others eIecut9rA resp
dtais; Robert Snyder and others execpt0f ETC.
depis the Atlantic hgtnA fnspraEee Company
william Ltasitt executor etc reapohdenl szA henn w.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27

shall be chosen Mayor one Alderman from each Assem-
bly, District and president OF the Board OF Aldermen
II was then moved that bill embodying the resolutions
be taken 10 Albany by special committee anu
urged Tas motion was carried by vete OF u 70 y;
4 resolution was passed approving the hro'eNet bll
aud requesting the city Senators 10 vote Tor IT,
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
SPRING ELECTIONS FATORED,

The Young Mems Democratic Club on Monday
d.scusssd The question of spring elections ana
sdnDtsd resolution tavsTiaE ppsRE slseilsRh vt wash
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
her debate ensued. but no action was taken.
RECENT CUsTOMs DECISIONS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The following is a
synopsis Of recent customs decisions quilts made Of
cotton and down and Of silk and down. and OF which
down was the component OF chief value held that in de-
terminng the component material Of chief value which
should control the classification for duty the free articles
should ignored and therefore, that the articles were
subject TO duty as manufactures OF silk and manufactures
Of cotton respectively Cork floats for anglers use,
coposed Of cork bark with piece Of quill and small
brass ring attached. held TO be duabe, under the pro-
visions OF schedule Il for cork bark manufactured, al
duty of 25 per al vaOrem. Cigarette paper, held
not 20 be dutae smokers articles, but paper not
specially enumerated at . per cent ad vaOrem Tairail
ship logs used for asceranng the distance travelled by
ships held 20 be dutabe according 10 material Of which
they are composed.
Sulphate of sodium not included within Paragraph 20,
Schedule suiphate Of soda known salt cake,
crude or refined uitTe cake. crude refined, and
Chambers salt 20 per centum ad valOrem" steel tubes,
intended finished Cor use IN connection with breech
loading repeating shot magazines required 70 be cut
proper lengths and turned both inside and out held
be- liable duty under Paragraph 10, Schedule C. at
24c. per pound. Cigars, imported IN small boxes held
that the dutable value included that OF the boxes III
which they were contained
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
BOUNTY FOR THE MEN OF THE MONITOR.
ARMY OHERH.

WARRINGTON, Feb 26-First Lieutenant
William D. Diets Assistant Surgeon has been ordered
from xsvyork City % wess Point for temporary dgtl
Sirst Hscfaaaat John u Phips AssistAnt surssan. 70
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
THE BILL TO CRIPPLE THE LOTTERIES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Mr. Wilson, from
the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads reported
favoraby the bill prohibit the mailing of newspapers
containing lottery advertisements. The bill was placed
on the calendar. Mr. Jackson submitted minority re-
port reported back by the majority the penalty clause
is as follows: "Any person engaged IN pup
fishing q newspaper as owner, or part owner
proprietor, agent, manager, superintendent,
agent president officer connected Herewith, and
any person engaged In conducting lottery as owner or
part owner and any person connected Herewith as sup
erntendent manager agent or in any other capacyvlo
lang the provisions of this act upon conviction thereon
shall be liable TO fine for each offence of not less than
800 with of prosecution, imprisonment zOr not
less than thirty days than year. or D0t at
discretion of the court The bill is also moneu so
as TO extend the penalty TO all persons not men
toned theabOve clause The majority report derends
the bill within the powers of the Government ana war
by decisions of the national and state courts ana
legislative in all but three OF the states
The minority report signed by Senators Jackson Maxey
and GroOme argues that the General Government has no
power to suppress gambling ID the states and therefore
no power enforce such law as that proposed ana
that to pass the bill viii be TO establish dangerous pre-
ceQent.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27

,,vvvpoot Feb. 26--l2.30 D m-Cotton steady MddinS
Ltfh. IA do Orleans Sd sales. 5000 bales including
Ro1 for speculation and export receipts $4,000 bales n
li,,, ,nO baes Euturcs-I Pl2nds Low Md
dSng clause March and April delivery. 3.ro4di also
* gid. do April and May delivery, oOosd DO. NAY
delivery sd do June aud Jay dehxsry e9@' a
VI" sn sales OF the day included sJ0 bass
American pland Low Mdding clause March and
nT9i delivery 5464d and July delivery, 36idS
40 July aud August delivery y 1-64d.
< n nc Futures closed nrm-
OtiyKsroS Feb 26-COttoL steady, Mddling 20 I.loci
i0w Middnng 0isc; Good Ordinary, sSci net recepc
-S baes gross 6S3 bales Exports 70 Great brtains
x no bales To France, baes' 70 the Continent :.
Oales. -, ,.,sp,.x N 2 rac. T Avn
Middlnr 9Tse Good Ordinary, Ssc.i not rccepis 500
6sle.; gross s54 bales Exports 70 Grsss S'sA ssI.
Coasfwise 40 baes sales 700 bales last evening" 'oo
' Feb 26-Cotton quiet Middling loSc,
Low Mddins 10 Sl9c Good ordinary sed ne, re-
se baIes gross 6OUd bales Exports 10 uIr@t nfitsn
T0SS 6sles 10 France bales 70 the Conllhshe sot
bales Coaswse bsles sales, 900 bales >st esenins'
- balcs stock. 342.s36 palee
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27

MERCHANDISE AND SPECIE.
Excess Of imports SIT oO0o5o s34lO3l2 sl'SScoso
The stock market to-day exhibited rambling
and erratic speculation that neither one thlhg
nor the other, and that probably resulted IN ieav-
ing the bulk of stocks in the same strong boxes
which held them at the beginning of business. Inc
opening was remarkably tame and unlnterest-
ing. and at prices that, compared win
last evenings closing figures, were barely
steady; that condition, however, was followed oy
sharp upward movement of figures, In which three
OF four special stocks the conspicuous features
After that dulness and sagging and activity and
reooysries followed each other in frequent
suceessions. Room traders were eager searchers
after q and u per cent turns, whenever
a chance for profit was thought to be seen.
The total transactions 316,0s2 sharesl were $4,000
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27

CLOSING PRICES OF CALIFORNIA STOCKS
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb SO, 1884
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CLOSING PRICES OF PHILADELPHIA STOCKS
Psnortef bu InHH II DAVIi Y 90. Il Wilt.
TUEspAY. Feb. 26--P. N.

TUESDAY, Feb. 26-P NJ.
The Custom House returns of the foreign move
ments of merchandise for the last week show bal
ances that make comparisons with the week Oh
1888 that are unfavOrable to the port, although
the comparison with the week of 1882 is favorable
Last week the amount of imports (S9,645 264l was
81 us 149 greater than for the week of 1888 and
e. .529 .9ss less than for the week of 1852
the exports $50, ,264, ,4s2 were S645,OOs and $780,
672 respectively less than for the weeks OF 1888
aud 1882 Hence the excess of imports last week
CS4.3sO.7s2) were S3 363.15 greater than for the
,yee, of 1883 and $3.50 316 less than for the week
of 1852. For the eight weeks of this year the i'm
ports OF merchandise exceed the exports Sl9,s46,-
326 which is 5 19S 7s2 greater than the excess OF
1883. and is $5 1858, ,517 less than the excess for
the same period of 1882. The resulting balances,
after deducting the specie movements on the busi-
ness of eight weeks for thIee years, are shown IN
the subioIned table;
.Uy, rrpoDra ppOM IANUARY TO DATE.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
TEE PETROLEUM MARKET


The estimate given in THE TRIBUNE this
,norninc n the capacity OF the shank & Emery well
about so barrels day. verified to-day oy the report
OF It's production for the first twentyour hours BEYOND
this there was no news OF Importance The volume or
deaucs continues small and large part OF the record IS
made up Of sactOns closed up every day Tmorous-
ness is still the ruling spirit among traders, but the
bear" feeling Is great Certificates appear 70
he scarce and the carrying rate Is as low as 90 cents
Prices today were lower than last night in the early trad
ing at cents but later more steady tone char
terzed the speculation and quotations rose TO 81 oOS The
close WAS dull and easier at reaction OF about = ora
cent. . -
The range Of prices and the total dealings were as
follows: Nvp.s Con Fx.
fpeI1 99k
.,tenssI iooN on
Lowest.
oon 0OJ
SaIaa barrels otsuo,,vo ,HI9eSoS
SiasTanres Yesterday. a-oVVVo -Vtf"ViV
tn. olaarances elsewhere were; OH CITY e,S25,00o
hs bradford 92O 600 barrels, and Plttsourg Sool-
OVS S rnnd market is without change Abroad quota
n are stl shade better than at the close OF last week
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27
MR.. HEWITT AND THE ODoNNELL CASE.

WASHINGTON, Feb 26.-Mr. Phelps, of New
Jersey, will report back tomorrow from Committee
Foreign Affairs the resolution Of inquiry OF Represent
alive Bumm to whether the Minister Of any foreign
Power had endeavored TO nuify the effect OF a unani
nous resolution OF the House by reflections the honor
aud integrity Of its members The report will state that
the committee could find evidence and ask 20, be
discharged from the further consideration Of the subject
The presentation Of the report looked forward to with
interest owing TO the probability that the occasion may
be used by either Mr. Hewitt Mr. Belmont 10 transfer
to the floor House the personal controversy which
was waged between them last week In the committee
room An effort may be made 20 recommt the resolution
q the with instructions 10 make further in
quiry. Such motion weuld be streDuousy resisted by
members OF the committee.
BOUNTY FOR THE MEN OF THE MONITOR.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-In the House to-day
Mr. Thomas, fromsthe Committee Naval Affairs favor
ably reported bill for the relief Of the officers and
Of United States steamer Monitor, in her engagement
with the Merrmac. The bill Is the that passed in
the Senate the last Congress II reappases the
Ut 500 0O0 the money TO be used bounty for the
officers and The report submitted by Mr.. Thomas
shows that the Mermac disabled that IL required
tugs TO Keep her aoat besides the assistance OF the
entire crew. n working the pumps The report also
that the nns destruction Of the Merrmac became neces
cary nom tbs result Of tho engagement.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-27

s4LEs At THE NEg-YORK MINING EXCHANGE
NEw-YORK. Feb. 20. 1884
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THE MONEY MARKET.
SALES AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE.
FEBRUARY 20. 1884,

THE GENERAL LIST.
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fairs OF the House iayoring the ccnstruc.
ton OF q road from Richmond to the Ma
tional cemetery shows that the Secretary
OF War, the Quartermaster-G General, and all
the general officers interested want the bill
passed. Only one man has yet applied for the
vacant place Of Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury. When the floods pass by there
will be more from Ohio. Governor Curtin.
chairman OF the House Committee on For
eign Affairs, says he does not believe Bis
marck will frame an offensive reply TO the
Herr Lasker resolutions.
BRPF NEWS ITEMS.
Government receipts to-day: Internal
revenue. $685.. f91: customs, S14S,3S0.
The Prohibitionists are In council here,
aud propose TO run presidential ticket
next fall.
Alexaudrians here to-day said that their
celebration Of the 22d will be in every way
worthy OF the reputation Of their city.
The Senate did well to-day in increasing
the appropriation for arms and equipments
for the militia OF the States, &c, from
$500, 900 TO $500, 900.
The House this evening passed MIR.
Moneys resolution demanding that the
Postmaster General shall furnish It all the
star-ro,Ite papers. lie had previously de-
ciihed because he thought il would be in
compatible with the public interest.
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Personal.

Miss Beatrice Biddle, a granddaughter
of Nicholas Riddle, occupies n staff posi-
ton on the New York World.
Sir Stafford Northeote mas followed w
his lecture on "Nothing with one on
:. Everything" TO the students OF Edin'
burgh University.
Edmond About, who has long been rich,
now has a superb country house-an old
castle. In winter he and his family live
in apartments In the Rue de Douai, Paris
Arcbdeacon Kirkby, now preaching in
Boston, was for more than twenty-sever
years missionary in Canada. During thi:
time he crossed on foot almost from ocean
10 ocean, and four times crossed thu
Rocky mountains to preach TO the tribes
In Alaska.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-21

Rockingham there was great destruction
OF property and fifteen lives were lost.
One entire family were killed The tele-
graph-wires are down. and no reports have
been received from other towns.
SETTLEMENT or TWENTY-FIVE HOUSES
RAzED--ELEyEy BODIES rorSD IN THE
RUINS.
CHARLOTTE, n. c.. February 20.--Mon.
day nights storm was most destructive al
the settlement called Philadelphia, two
miles from Rockingham. on the Carolina
Central railroad. The settlement con-
tained about twenty-five houses. Every
one OF them was RACED to the ground.
Yesterday morning party OF men began
search Of the ruins for bodies. and with
in short time eleven had been recovered
three white and eight coIored men. One
white man, named John Dalkin. was found
with piece Of splintered timber through
bis abdomen as large rs mans leg. All
the bodies were badly mutilated.
The bodies were placed 10 wagon and
carried 20 Rockingham. when the wagon
returned to the scene for more bodies, as
II was known that others were In the ruins.
The wagon had not returned with its see-
ond load when the train left this evening,
and telegraph wires being down, further
particulars cannot be obtained.
MUCH DAMAeE AT CHESTER. s. &.
CHARLOTTE, n. c., February 20.-A
storm. accompanied by hail, struck Ches-
ter, 3. c.. fifty miles south OF here, last
night. The roofs OF the bank and many
stores were torn off. The Catawba oil
mill, the Baptist and Presbyterian
churches. and many private dwellings,
were wholly or partially destroyed.
Freight-cars were blown from the tracks
to the depot platform. The Damage Is
estimated at $4,000. The storm was very
violent here, and tore the roof from Bid
dies foundry.
A TORNADO IN MISSISSIPPI.
NEW ORLEANS, February 20.-A special
from Columbus, Miss, says that severe
tornado passed through the lower portion
OF this county yesterday doing great dam
age to houses and dwellings. On some
plantations not single house was left
standing. 1t IL reported that one life was
lost and many persons wounded.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-21
A Desperate Prize-Fig,It.
IBy teIegraph tO the DIETRICH

NEW YORK, February 20.-The long-an-
ticipated prize-fght between Jim Murray,
OF this city, and Tom Henry, OF England,
took place this morning at secluded
spot on the shore OF Long-Island sound
about mile and half west OF New
Rochelle, Westchester county. There
were five desperately-fought rounds,
which ended in victory for Hen
nv. The "mill" was witnessed by
about three hundred sporting-meD. and
the friends Of the respective contestants
made some heavy wagers on the result.
After the fight both Of the principals were
arrested and taken to jail at White Plains.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-21
Southern Railway and Steamship AS
ISOLATION.
GBy telegraph TO the Dispatch


WASHINGTON, February 20.-The South
ern Railway and Steamship Association
met again to-day and adjusted the Difficult
ties which threatened last night to disrupt
the Association. The following resolution
was adopted:
Gas continuance Of the Association is
considered OF great importance to its mem
bers,
"ReSOiUed. That the agreement of De-
tober "a, 1883, be put INTO effect and con-
tinued in force until the 1st Of July, 1884
with the understanding that the Executive
Committee will have power on the LIST Of
June next to continue it until January j,
1885, bv unanimous agreement. But II
unable TO agree upon so doing, then
meeting of the Association on or before
the 1st of July shall be held TO consider
the question OF its continuance"
Without transacting any further business
the Association adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-21
Rugs. the Murderer. Hecaptured.
fBy telegraph to The Dlspalcn.i

NEW YORK. February 20.-The negro
murderer Rugg, who escaped from Long
Island city jail by knocking down one
keeper and running past another, was
caught this morning near church in
Astoria. An officer who ran him out OF
his hiding.place, inside the church, broke
his leg in falling over fence while chasing
Rugg. The capture was made by a citizen
volunteer. Great efforts were made to
lynch the negro, but by dint OF numbers
and fast horses the officers finally lodged
him in jail.
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

A Noisy Hoasc--ssr. Carlisle Has 20 Call on
the Scrrcans-st- Arms--chicaso and Nc.
Isuis Delegations nc the capisoi--rir. Cog
ai,l In Demand Carter siarriscn--A Penn
,,i,ansan Thinks the Time Important.
mt the Place Unimpertans-ss. Louis
Gains a Lis,ie-what Mr.. Morrison says
az his TariT BilI--The Two virginia Dcie-
uations-ghe strainht Republicans For
Blaine First and Logan Aftcrwnrds-The
pamvslie Investigation Consinaed--The
Railroad Magnates Agree TO rruce-Per-
seual-virginlnn Herc--Briefs, &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-21
Fire i'm Columbus. Ga.

By telegraph 20 Tie Dispatcn.T
COLUMBUS, GA, February 20. "A special
from Goodwater, Ala, states that fire
occurred there last night which destroyed
twenty-four buildings, including stores,
dwellings, hotels, depot, and telegraph
Office. Among the principal losers are j.
D. Estes, Simpson & Gray, Exchange Ho-
tel, r. & NJ. Hcrseield, j. l.. simpson,
Smith d. Brother. the Milton House. }, IL.
McCraw. j. II. Thornton, L. Z. Ray d Co.,
and r. l.. Van Sandant. The post-office
and eXpress-otlice were burned. Loss,
800, 900; insurance very small.
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PORT OF VIEWPOINTS NEWS, FEE. 30, 1884.
fBy Telegraph

Steamer Luray, Schermerhorn, Norfolk, mer-
chandise and passengers, Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company tand sailed on returnl.
steamer Accomac, Delk. merchandise aud pas
sengers, Smthneld, Chesapeake and Ohio Hallway
Company land sailed ON returnl.
Steamer Northampton, McCarrick. Norfolk
merchandise and passengers, Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company frnd sailed on refuJnl.
Steamer Richmond, Boaz, New York, and sailed
for West Point.
steamer Glenliyet tBr.l, Hebron, Beaufort, :. G.,
10 coal.
steamer Cerico tBr). holmes, T0baseo, 70 coat.
SAILED.
Steamer Driiiield tBr.l, GOundrey. Liverpool,
having coaled.
schooner Henry Wilmington, O'N ell, Boston,
coal, Chesareake and ONO Railwa, Company.
schooner y. n. Weaver, Weaver, Portsmouth,
y. H., coal, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
panv.
pig iron and coal.
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The Flooded District visited by a
Heavy storm.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch

WASHINGTON, February pa heavy
wind storm ragged over almost the entire
flooded district in the Ohio Valley last
night, and lashed the waters into waves,
which DESTROYED an incredible number OF
half-submerged houses. The storms had
only partially subsidized to-day, and details
are meagre, but such as are at hand indl-
cate that many lives were lost. A dispatch
from Evansville. Ind, says the river Is
strewn with wrecks of houses destroyed IN
last nights gale.