Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 6, 1874, Page 5

. - THE CHICAGO -DATLY TRIBUNE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 1874, THE VIRGINIUS AFFAIR. ycial Correspondeuce Sent to Con- ’ gress by the President, general Sickles as a Diplomat--- Not a Very Flattering The Steamer Not Entitled to Bear the American Flag. A Kaval Inguiry %0 Be Inctituted by the Government. rasmxoTox, D. C., Jau. 5.—The President to- 2sy seot the following message to tho Senate s0d Bouse of Representatives : ‘Io my anoual message of Decemiber last, T gave rex— st Expect thut whe the full and accufate 1:xt of O respondence relating to the steamer Virgiuivs, . B4 5 ad been telegrapbed in cipbcry glould Lo Te- Fiaed. the papers concerniug the cupfuro of the ves- O exccution of part of its passengersaud erow, and N iorstion of slap wud survivons would be traus- o Cotgrese. In congiiance wath expoctations Theo held out, 1 LOW {ranisiut the Papers and ourros- Jomdence on that ubject. H iz the 26th of September, 1670, Zus AAIOICS WAL ArOmTERED. 1he Castom-Houre at Now York, as tue property o I i%n of the Uuited States, he' having fast sde $he oath required by law that be Lua the truc aund only oweer of said property, aud taat there wus uo subjoot O titizen of auy foreiion Prince or State diroctly or 10~ Grectly, by way of tr2sk, coufidence, ur otherwise in- forested thierein, Haviug vompiivd with the requisites inthe statute in that A SIE CLEARED, IN THE USUAL WAT, for the port of Caraces, and on_oi:, about the 4th of Oviober, 1670, eatled for that port, 1t iy now disputed tuat sie mude the voysge accordingt to her elearance, 254 that from that diy to this the bas uot Teturned ilhin the territo:ial jurisdiction of the United Btates. Tt v alio tuderstood tat ehe PRCSENTED HED AMERICAX PAPERS, snd that whea within foreign ports sie made the proc- fice of putting forth a claix 10 American nationality, which was recoguuzed by the suthori ties at suck portr, hen, therefore, she leit the port of Kinsgton in Octo~ ‘per Lubt, nuder the tag of the United States, she would appear 'to Lave bisd, 3 nguinst all punwers ' except the Uiited States, tho right to fly tnat Aag, and to claun its protection, 8 _enjuined by ull regularly documont- ¢d vessels registered as part of our comuercial mar.ue, Fo tate of war existed CORfeTTiug \ipou the murime Jowors the nght to moleet und detiin upon the Ligh Feas 3 documented vensel, and it csn.aot be vretended fist the Vizgimus had pluced herseif without the pals irucy sganst ihe duman race. 1f wlaror fraudulent the offense waa ane. 'AGAINST THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, Justifisble oply in tier tribunais, When, tacrefore, 15 became known that the Virginius hid been captured on the high 8eas by & Spaliati miau-O.-war; tuat the ‘American fisg Lad beeu hauled down by the cpiors; 1 tho vessel bid been carried to a Spanish port, and fhat the Spanisb tribunals were {alimg junsdiction over the persous of those found on hor, and exercis— ‘Lat Jurisdiction upon American cizizeus, not ouly in'siolation of internationil Law, but in coutruvention of the provisions cf the treaty of 1793, I directed 4 DEMAND TO DE MADE TPON SPAIX for the restoration of the vessgel aud {or the return of . the survivorato tbe protection of the Uniied States 3 sor 8 salute to the flag and for the puniskinent of the oending yarties, Tue principles upca which these Gemands rested could 1ot be seriously «uestioned, but § was suggested by the Spenish Governraent that there “ere greve doubls whether the Virginins was entitled fo the cheracter given her by her pupers, and that, {herefoee, it might be proper for ihe -United States atter the purrender of tho vessel and srvivors to dis~ pense with the saluteto the flag shouldl such fucts be etublished fo their satiefuctiva, Thin secmed to be Foasopable and just. I therefore assented to it on the sssurance that Spain would then declare. that S0 INSULT To THE ¥LAG OF THE UNLTED STATES 2ad been intended. I also authorized en ont % be made that, shiould it bo shown to the satisfucton of this Government that the Virginius was improperly bearing the flag, proceedings ehiould bo instituted in utr cotrts for the punishment of the offense com- mitted agatnst the United States. On her part, Spaia mdertook to proceed sgainst thoso whorbad oifended the eosereignty of the United States, or who had violated their treaty righte. ‘Their surrender of the v¢ssel and survivors to the #iisdiction of the tribunals of the United States was 2u sdmission of the principles on_which our demand 1d been founded. 1 therefore Lad no aesitation in AGREETNG TO THE AREANGEMENT £rally made between the two Govermments, an ar- rangémen: which was moderate snd junt, and calcu~ Inted o cement the good reistions whick Bave 50 long Czisced between Spain sud the United States, Under 1his agreement, the Virginius, Wit the American flag £ying, was Gelivered to the nayy of the United Statea 25 Babiia Honds, in the Island of Cubs, on the 16ik W She was in sn unsesworthy condition. In the pasaage to New York she_encountered one of the most Timpactuons of our winter etorms. At the risk of el lives, the officers and crew placed in charge of ar attempted to keep her afloat. Their efforta were Tasvailing, and IE SUNK OFF CATE FEAR. The prisoners who survived the massacres wers nurendered ot Santiago de Cuba on the 1th ult., sad Tezched the port of New York in safety. The cvidence submitted on the part of Spain to es- tabliah the fact that the Virginius, at s timoof her cpiuze, wis DIPEOPKILY IEARING THE FLAG OF THE UNITED sTATES, i# tranemitted herewith, together with the opinion of tbe Auorney-Generzl theroon, and a copy of the nota & the Spuoiah Miniter expressing, an boalf of bis overament, a discladmer of any intent of {ndignit; the lisg of 1k United Biates, R T (Sigmed) U. 8. GruxT, " THE CORRESPONDENCE is very volnminous, and contains the following festares s On tie 6th of November, Gen. Sickles tele- fu,nhed Secretary, Fish thal the Virginius had <en captured 6 milee from Jamaica, Gen. Byan, Capt. Fry, and two othors executed, and that the Ceptain-General bad been ordered, on Bickles' suggestion, to countermand their orders. The Sceretory telegraphed Sickles in repl: that the cummary proceedings demande investization ; that reparation will be required if American citizens have been wrongfully exe- cuted. Sickles the next day reportcd his inter- views with Carvojoe and wish President Castclar. Tus Iatter, he said, had ordered thust no person beetecuted without authority of fhe Cartes, sud thereupon _ Sickles expressed _satisfaction. He subsequently telegraphed Mr. Fich that the Spanish Government would sponta.neously do eamhing required by puble law and treaty obligation ; thut the Spanish Government re- griited the execution of the four prisoners, and oners were eent to HTAY FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. Onthe8th of Novembsr Sicllea gave a de- tailed acconnt of his interview with ths Minister of Biate, who 8aid that a formal demand would necessary on_the part of the United States, aSthe Spanich Goveroment would at once take Gp the question and_decide it. The case of the Dierhound was cited, and the ssmo principles would be applied to the Virgimus. After further correspondence Mr. Fish wiegraphed Sickles a8 follows : Aocounts bave been received from Havuna of the @cation of the Captain and thirty-six of the crow, &4 elghteen others. If true, Gen. Sickles will protest 1guinst the act as brutal and barbarous, and ample amtion will b demsnded. The Becretary confidentinlly informod Sickles tlat doubt existed as to the right of the Vir- gmiasto carry the American flag. Mr. Fish Wlegraphed to Minister Sickles that the course of the Spanish Government was scaupted asa willingness to administer justice. The con- drunation of the act should be followed by pun- ishment. Sickles was instructed to soy 8o to the 2snish Government, and that this Gosernment Jared thai Spain could not control the insurrec- touof the Casion Bspenol in Cuba. Sickles, 0V, 12, gtates that e had had an z.\m\-mw WITH FRESIDENT CASTELAR ko eaid such scandals must cease ; that inter- Pogatories had been addressed to the Captain- Geeral, and that, as soon as replied to, Gen. Pfi‘»"‘ would receive & communicaiion. The Hoister of State informed Sickles of tho exo- €ation of the prisoners, tho orders from Madrid trmiving too late to prevent it, but tho slaughter 8 ceaged. The discussion between Sickles and the Minister is given. Orders would be issued 10 tssure tho United States citizens the protec- dion of the ordirary tribnnal. Gex. Sickles ged a speedy eolution of the difficulty. E?mur FISH TELEGRAPHED SICKLES NOV. 14 : uw;" telegram, announcing the adjournnaent of the aterouce, i réctived. Unless abundant Toparation 4l have been voluntazily tendered, you will demana {arestoration of tho Virginius, and releans and do- h:ma the United States of the pereons cz.ptured on b= who have not been mnssccred, and ths: tho fiag of mUmhad States be saluted in the Port il Bantiago, signal punisbment of the officials wixo were con- E:nd;n the capture of the vessel and exscution of Pertengers and crew. In case of refusul of satis- Teparation within twelve dsve from this date, Jou will, at ths expiration of that timne, , CLOSE YOUR LEGATION, LAwill, together with your Secretary, leave Madrid, Muging with you thearchives of the fegullon. You ¥ leave the priated documents which constituts the in chargoof the Legation of soms friendly Zover, which you may select, who will capaunt to take mfl)em. Tou will signify the reception of this phing to me in plam the word “ New Jersey.” (Bigned) FisE. The seme day protests were made to the Goverment agaiist ile SUMMETy oXe-- mwu in #fteen minutes Sicklss tale- 24 t5 a0t by tots fo-dap st § @'cloEk in e ®fternoom, and on the same day tel he Re- Cetved an ill-tempered noto to-day Trom Coet Mhisisten of Stato rejecting the protest, aud mying that Spain ‘would nevertheless consider and decide the question according to law and Ler dignity., _ A PERENPTORY DEMAND. . Mr. Fish telegraphed Sickles Nov, 15, report- x‘yf fifty-seven more executions, and saying, { Spain cannot redress these outrages the United States will” These instructions to Minister Bickles were to be used cautiously sud :l:fi!uigzl%. Sincklo;, Nov. 16, sands & _copy of a Cavajoe demanding re) i capy o{}_lm Iatter's repiy. B/ Espaation, and s Also Sickles’ rejoinder. Sicldes alludes to the _ABUSIVE ATTITUDE OF THE MADRID PRESS. IS;;:};::! telegraphs Mr. Fish, Nov. 16 . Layard informs.me that he hea recol - structions from his Government rf:u:gzd-nl‘:a seventeen Bxitish subjocts among the crow of the Vir- ginius exccuicd, and seven more under seutence of death, the lztter all minors. Of the seves.e:n dead, Six wéro executed lmmediately on the wrival of the g o port, A Britlh {rigate is ordered to Bickles, Nov. 18, transmits a copy of th reply of the Minister of State to lupxay noie of Nov. 16, respecting reports from Havana, Sick~ les regards it asa refusal, aud proposes to close the Legation, unless otherwise ordered, cn the 18th ; nska Fiah that a vessol mag be orderod to ;_\;lflncn: to take h:im to France. ~ The next day ickles transmitted & copy of Cavajal's re jecting the protocoL i st poply e~ BICELES INDIGNANT, ._Onthe 19th he informed Fish that he is wait- ing instiuctions, and said : % Tae tone, temper, and substance of the written com- munication made to me by the Minister of Swle ura very dilferent from the apparent purport of the tele- gram sent to the Spanish Alinister in Washington and communicated to you; the refusal to suy & word ahout the merits of the case. In reply to the demand it was repelied as arbitrary, inadmissible, and humili- sting, It wes announced to me here on the same day that different professions were made to you, Cavs- jal's notes to me are exhibited here as showing tho real position of the Government. They are ofientive in form nod diseatiefuctory in substanco. 1f we heri- tate it will bo nsserted und belioved in Cuba and Spuin that we peuso before the defiant _attitude as:umed by this Government and people, This boast .1l be sapported by ofiicisl aud formal declarations of this Catdnet, in reply to’ the communication T have m:Jotodtin obedicnca to your instruction. Misap- prehending your forbesrance, Spain would abuse auy Success obtuined by duplicily and delay, and show herself more tnan ever arrogant and regardiees of our rights and digmty. On the other hand, any conces- sion_now obtained at, Waahington will aprear to cor- roborate the intimat = inade here in bigh quarlers, and generally belicvegy thut the action In the matter of the Virgintus has no¥vzen in conformity with the in- structions I have recewved, and is not spproved by my Government. I ' have tho best rea. sons for the opinion thst my prompt withdrawul from Msdrid in default of the Teraration the President hoa directed me to demand will con- vince S: ain ihat we oo in earneat, and she will yleld to our terms, and peace muy be honorably preserved. ‘The fact that Spaln holds one attitude Lere and an- other in Washington on the tame day would seem to impeach her sincerity, and this dissimulation I am suzois dus to the feir of a diplomatic rupture, or something worse. This Cabinet Lave already obtained all the information they will ever get from Cuba about this transaction, The Italian Government has kindly consented to allow Count Mafli, Charge d’Affairs of Italy in Madrid, totake care of the American interosts here, and accept the custody of the iibrary and property of this Legation on apylication being made by your vuthority throagh our Minister in Rome, I bope you will mako the re- Qquest, =nd this courtesy may be- duly acknowledged, (Sigued) BicaLEs, . FIBH TO BICKLES. Mr. Fish telegraphed to Gen. Sickles, Nov. 21: Your tel suggesting possible difference of at- titude on the part of Spain in Madrid and here, which you think calls for your withdrawal from Madrid, and ‘aking a Troguest to the Italian Goverument to_suthior- 1ze its representative to cars for your library at Mud- rid, has been lnid before the President, who decides that public interests require that you should remain at your post until the expiration of the time bereto- fore named, or until further orders. If a difference exists, as 30U suggest, the President fecls it his duty to taks into consideration the reprosentations mnde at Washiogton, which approach most nearly to compliance with our just demands, He depends upon you to co-operste with our etiorts to.induce Spain’ to make such concessions s may avert o rup- ture between the two Republics, without questioning the eincerity of the Aladrid Cabinet. It will not be possible to send a vessel to Valencia, (Signed) Fasm, THE CLOSING CORRESPONDENCE. After further correspondence, Fishtolegraphed, Nov. 25, to Sickles: If no accommodation is reached by the close of to- morrow, leave. If a proposition is submitted, you wil refer to Washington, and defer action. Sickles informs Fish, Nov. 25, that Lord Gran- ville regarded the reparation demandoed as just and moderate. On the 26th, Bickles telographed Fie™ : President Castelar says Sickles would receiyo s note that day recognizing the priuciples on which the American demand was made, and asking delsy till Dec. 25 for investigation. Sickles, Nov. 2, scknowledges the receipt of instructions ; that he had notified the Minister tuat he may defer his reply and request for passports, and trapsmit the substance of the note received from the Minister of State con- taining the proposal for adjustment. Sickies telegraphs Fish, Nov. 28, announcing that it had been informally, agreed at Aadrid the previous day that ¥ BEPARATION SHOULD BE MADE in accordance with the American demand, and that ho was informed that a different proposition had boen authorized by Fish and accepied by the Spanish Government, and he icquires whether this is true. FISH TO SICKLES, Nov. 28says: Supposing, from the tenor of Minister Sickles dispatches, that he had left Ifadrid, the reply to tho lost Spanish proposal was communicated to Admiral Polo, who now says that negotiations aro going on st Madrid, having roceived notice that Sickles would de- mand his passport. At S o'clock it is supposed that theso negotiations have dropped. Fish to Gen. Sickles, Nov. 29, BAyS: The Spanish Minister yestordsy made a proj 3 embracing the substancs of the déemanda of the 15th of November, with slight variotions, which been accepted and the eigned. Dec. 3, Fish telegraphed Gon. Siekles the pow- ers sent to Admiral Polo to negotiate the TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SURRENDER of the Virginius. The resultis given, and the correspondence between Fish and Gen. Sicklea Telative to the latter's resignstion, already pub- lished, appeared in_the documents. Here fol- lows the correspondence and negotiations with {ho Spanish Legation at Washington, the sub- stance of which has been printed. Then the memorandum of an INTERVIEW BETWEEN ADMIRAL POLO AND FISH, Nov. 21, 1873, is given. _Fish declives w0 submit to arbitration the question of an indignity to the flag. He is willing to submit questions which are properly subjects of consequence. He is surprised to find no expressions from Spain of disapproval of tho busty exccution, or of readi- ness to release the veesel and survivors. Arbi- fration wonld be postponement. It was desir- able to have the settlement complete before the sssembling of Congress. The United States strongly desire a frienaly settlement. "Admiral Polo to Fish, Nov. 23, notifsing him when and where the testimony of Greeawood and other witneeses will bo takén. ‘Admiral Polo to Fish, Nov. 28, inclosing & telegram from Madrid that the reported mani- festations against Gen. Sickles are not true. Fish to Admiral Polo, Nov. 24, respecting the roposed examination of witnesses io New ork. Pelegram from Madrid to the Admiral, banded to Fish by Admiral Polo No. 26, asking whether the Unitod States will-audit tle results of the fovestigation by Spain, when the President will submit the question to Congress, and for state-- ‘ments of ofl'annz;el ’3: view of treaty stipulatious and internatio . 5 Alemorandum of statement by Secretary Fish to Admiral Polo, Nov. 24, in apswer to the rea- son why it i impracticable to give reasons why the President must submit the facts to Congress. A general statement of the points of offense are here given. - Telegram tr%m PMl‘dnd to Admiral Polo, handed to Fish olo. " Nov. 25, the ne{vs contradictory as to theright of tho the Virgiius to carry the United States flag. It msy appesr that she is subjact of re- clamalions agamat the. United States. Spain suspends her veclamstions and asks the United States to do the same till the facts are known, No satisfaction possible till the right to demand is established. i Figh to Admiral Polo, No. 95, says the United States will consider the subject of reclamation when the honor of the flag i8 atoned for; the Tentity of the Virginius is unquestioned. Auy irregularity in ber pupers, therefore, is merely technical. On Nov. 27, the Spanish Government asks that Spain hold the Virginius while seeking proof to justify her capture. The request was refused. Xdmiral Palo then asks whether, if the veasel be iven up, inquiries would be instituted by the nited States with 8 view to the punishment of any who might be found to have violated the law of the United States, reserving the question of salute for further ifonaation. anu consulta the President, 8nd -8coepts _the proposal, if the vessel and BUIVivors are delivered forthwith. "{HE SALUTE WILL BE DISPENSED WITH, 1f Spain, beforo Dec. 25, satisfies the United Btatos that the Yirginius has no right fo carry the flag. In that case, proceedings will be com. menced by the United Btates against the vessol e Sarvivors implicated. Spain is algo to pro- coed in accordsnce with-the second propositicn to Siokles, Hero follows the agreement betweon ‘Dea. 8, 1873, 88 10 the Fash and A:‘x;ml Palo.fl ::. , 187, L ved vessel and survivors, and as to the modo of ren- dering the salute if not diepensed with. . OWNERSHIP OP fIIE VESSEL. Admiral Polo to Fish, Dee. 10, transmitted evidetce, in order to show that the’ Virgining, at the time of Her c%plum, was not_entitled to carry theflag of the United Statés. First, the bill of sale of the Solicitors of the Treasury to John F. Patterson ; second. the oath of Jobn I Patter- son, that he is the true and only owner of said vesrel, and that there is no subject or citizen of any foreign Prince or State directly or indirect- 15, by way of trust, confidence, or otherwise intorasted therein ; third, the bond on the issuo of the certificate of registry ; fourth, craw-list, fifth, cloaranco boud ; sixth, manifost of cargo ; seventh, Master's oath of Clearanco; eighth, manifest’; deposition of Francis Sheppard: tenth, dopositiou of Francis Bowen ; eloventh, depositiou of Francis Bowen ; twelfth ; deposi- tion of Charles Smith : thirteeuth, deposition of Edward G:eenwood ; fourtecnth, deposition of John McCunn and Mathew Murphy; fif- tecath, deposition of Thomas Gallagher ; Biz- teentb, dopozition of Ambrose Kowling ; beven- teenth. deposition of John Farborg; eighteenth, deposition of Adelfo de Vaiona. 5 Fish to Adwisal Polo, Dec. 22,acknowledgesthe receipt of No. 129. In:losme maice it appear to the satisfaction of the Uniied States that the Virginias ¥ WAS NOT ENTITLED TO CARRY THE FLAG atthe time of Ler edpture. The salute will, therefore, ba dispensed with, and, in accordance wizh the terms of the protocol. inquiries will be fi:l!uzube% um‘:!j proceodings commenced against tho vessel and porsons appearing to be guilty of illegal acts connected Lbelr’mdth.k L THE DOCUMENTS CONCLUDE with a large mass of Consular and miscellancous correnpondance, 1ncluding copies of tho agree- ment with Admiral Polo sddressed to Secretary Robeson, and requesting that_instructious may be given for carryiag it out; nieo, tho opimion of Attomey-General Williams that the Virginius, at the time of her cepture, was withous right and improperly carrying the Ametican flag, Iish, Dec. 17, transmits the opinion of the Attorney-Gene:al to Secrotary Robeson, and re- Quests that steps may pe taken to notify the progar ofiicers at Santiago that the salute will be dispensed with, Admiral Polo to Fish, Jan. 8, cxnresscs, on belalf of bis Government, a disclaimer of an in- tent of indignity to the flag of the Umted States. Special Dispateh to Ths Clicano L'rivine. INQUIRY INTO THE VIRGINIUS DISASTER. ‘Wasnixaroy, D. C., Jao. ‘Tho Naval De- prgtment has concluded that it will be s fino thing to Lave a Comt of Inquiry into tho sink- ing of the Virginius, and it will bo ordered at an enrly doy, The resalt may bo all that Secretary Robeson hopes, but there ars reasons for be- lieving that the batter policy would be mnot to talk about the matter any more than was abso- lutely necessary. Aany well-informed persons profess to beliove that tho sinking of the vea- el was by order of the Naval Department, and the proofs, it is claimed, are available outeide the Department, when demonded by an investi- gating committee or conrt of inquiry. THE UNEMPLOYED. Meeting of Workingmen in New Yorlk City—-A Visit to the City Offices. Special Wspateh to The Chicagn Tribune. A large mass-meeting of the workingmen wag held in Union Square this morning, and was ad- dressed by r. Theodore Banks, s Mr. Dann, and other favorites of the workingmen. The latter speaker called upon his hearers to go to the City Hall and throw" the Assistant Al- dermen out of the windows if their demands for work were no:acceded to. A committeo of five, of which Mr. Banks was appointed Presi- dent, was then chosen to atonce confer with the Magor and Common Council ; and the mot- ley crowd present marched in an irregular body down Broadway to the City Hell. Their arrival had been anticipated, and, when they resched their destination, s large force of police was on hand to enforce order, and none except the Commmitteo were allowed to enter the City Hall. “fho Committee first visited the Mayor's office, but he was not in. They then called upon Col. Pinckrey, Clerk of the Common Council, who explained that both Boards of the Common Council had passed a large number of ordinances providing for the prosecution of various public Sorks. As tothe others, thero wero some legal difficulties in the way which would have to be settled before improvements could be started. He added that evervthin%;he Common_Council could do to bring abou labor on public works by the day’s work Liad boeu done. The Committee then retired, and reported to their fellows., Mr. Banks haraugued them after the manner of the true demagogue,—which word is always indicative of eithor knave or fool.— tolling them ths: the City Fathera wero unwilting to give them employment, snd urging that they set about compelling them to do it. — The crowd present then grumblingly dispersed. ~ Another meeting will be held at Union Square next Thursday. A Mass-NMecting in Pittsburgh—Work or Cood Pemanded. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Prrrssulen, Pa., Jan. 5—TLo-night an im- mense mass-moeting of workingmen was held in Military Hall, under the auspicee of the Inter- national Workingmen's Union, to take some ac- tion in compelling the city to give work to the immense mass of unemployed men. Speeches \ere made in English and German, and a de- cided stand ~ was takon sgainst any ublic oficer who ehould ~ dare to incharge workingmen. Resolutions were sdopted eppointing s committee of two in each ward to look up all the poor workingmen now out of employment, and to _report the same stunother mass-meoting, 1o be beld on mext Soturdsy evening, when they will be puton s list and banded to the General Committee, who will present them to the Council st its next meeting. It was also resolved to visit Municipal Hall en maase when the same is preseuted, and demand bread or work. The speeches and resolutions were \‘erg de- temine«f One man said if the Council did not comply to their will they would hang them. The equal division of property was demanded, and the meeting showed itself to be in sympathy with the Commune. Action of the Louisville Workingmen. LomsviLLE, Jan. 5.—The workingmen held a ‘meeting at the Court-Housa to-night, at which resolutions were adopted to call on the Mayor to Jot out certain contracts, and thus give employ- ment to hundreds of men. A parado of work- ingmen through the streets is aunounced for next Thursdsy, - FIRES. in Dubugue, I Special Diapatch to The Chicago Tribune, Dunvque, Ia., Jan. 5.—Three fires bsve taken place here sinco yesterdsy morning. Two of them were not very destructive, but the third, which took placelast night, destroyed & fine green-house, worth, with its contents, $5,000. The loss is covered by insurance. In Shelby, O.; Loss, 830,000, Spectal Disvatch to The Chicago Tridune, BurwLzy, O., Jan. 5.—A firebrokie oat Iest night at 10 o'clock in s three-story frame block, totally destroying the Merchants® Hotel.s large stock of hhrdwg:l;,gl “clothing store, Coliman Hall, and several small estoblishments. The loss is 330,- 000 ; insurance in the Hartford, 35,000. A Hotcl Barncd at Tolono, fil. Craxratey, I, Jan. 5.—The Marion House, at Tolono, the hotel owned by the Illinots Cen- tral Railroad Compauy, was totally destrored by fire at noon yesterdsy, csused by a Bmvepxge paseing through the ceiling. Tbe lcss on the house 18 $10,000 ; insured in the Liverpoot. The farnitare, owned by C. E. Tewksbury, waa al- most wholly destruyed, with wo insurance, 38 it Appoars to-day that his £3,000 policy in the Un- derwriters’ wes cauceled one weak since byReed & Conklin, of this cits. At Springficld, Mass. SeamvariELD, Mass., Jau. 5.—The brick block corner of Alnin and Taylor streets, owned by Emerson Wight snd W. H. Wilkinson, buroed fo-might. Toss, $200,000, ~The principal losers, ‘besides the owners of the bleci, are Wellmen & Fuller, harness-makers ; the Union Paper Com- pauy « Catter, Mclotosh & Co., boot snd shoe deslers; J. C. Lutz, lithographer ; and the Morgan Envelope Company ; insurance sbout two-thirds of the loss. In Onawa, 18, Oxam, Neb., Jan. 5.—A fire in Onawa, Is., today destroyed the warehonge of Freeland & Cleghorn, dealers in agricultural implements and lumber, Warner & Chapmsus dn'.gooda store, and s millinery store. Loss, $15,000. mghtinsmnunnawok. The buildings are & total loss. At New Orleans. % % Nrw OnrEaxs, Jso. 5.—E. J. Hart & Co.’s lassware house, No. 79 Tchoupitoulas siFaet, gn::d. ‘Loss eatimated a$ §29, STATE LEGISLATURES. Assembling in New Orleans of the . Kellogs and DMcEnery Legislatures, Gov. Kellogg's Message --- Wretched Condition of the State’s Finances. No Quorum Present in the DMe- Enery Legislature. Gov. Noyes' Messc gS to the Legislature of Ohio. THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURES. New OnvLzaxs, Jan. 5.—The Legislature met at the Mocbanics’ Institute. The proceedings. were orderly. It is understood that Lowell, the prosont Speaker, holds over under pledge to re- sign in ten days, if tho House wishes it. GOV. KELLOGG'S MESSAGE was very long. . Tis main points were these: The total debt of tho Stato is $24,233,336. Some of this is of doubtfal legality, and is being tested in courts. TheState hae tried to pay interest on this whole amount, and has dono so up to date, but can do 80 no longer without maintaining a rate of taxation which is almost confiscation. The Governor propoges the funding of the whole "debt at G0 cents on the dollar in, mew 7 per cent consols, guarantced Dby s constitutional amendment, sud aa appro- pristion for interest to bamade perpetual, the dobe to be limited at the poiut to which it would be reducod by this consolidation, say $15,000,000. The Governor argues that theso consols would be worth par, whilst the present bonds are only worth on the market 59 cents on the dollar, and ctates that the consolidation scheme has been submitted to and spproved by tho New Orleans Chamber of Commerce and large bondholders. He regrets that the large aud indiscriminatoe appropriation mado for radroads has resuited in failure to build a rcad to Texas. The $2,500,000 bonds issued to the Mobile & Texas Railroad by the “sct of 1871 witnout consideration would probably not be paid. Any one who would come forward and give soiid guarantees to build the road shoutd have every assistauce from the State. Failing all other plans, ho recommended timt the State buy the road and its second mort- gare bonds, and build 1t itsclf. ‘ho message Tecommends the revision or re- of & large number_of laws, and enys that if the members forming tha opposing Lody do not come in and take the seats whick hiave been kept open for them, they must take all the responei- bility of the result of their conduct. THE M'ENERY LEGISLATURE met, but there was no quornm. Iu view of the fact that the Kellogg Legislature is recognized by the President, the McEnery Legisiatura will romain in segeion only s snort time, adopting, however, before it adjourns an address to Con- gress upon the political situation in Louis- ians. Both bodies adjourned until noon to-morrow. S THE OHIO LEGISLATURE. Cotuvzus, 0., Jan. 5.—The General Assem- bly convened this morning in the House of Rep- resentatives. All but eight members snawered toroll-call. George L. Converae, of Franklin, was chosen Speaker; Thomas Coughlin, of Craw- ford, Chief Clerk ; Thomas L. Crites, of Allen, First Assistant; W. B. Dodds, of Hamilton, Second Asmstant ; J. L. Huston, Sergeant-at- Arms ; Henry L. Bishop, of Cuyakoga, First As- sistant, and J. T. Martin, of Senecs, Becond As- sistant. As soon ss the House was organized, & resolution was offered asking Congress to re- peal THE SALARY-GRAB LAW. L This resolution was refgrred o a special commit- teo, with instructions to amend 60 38 to ceunsure Presidont Grant for signing said bill, and report the resolution back to-morrow. THE JENATE OBGANIZED at 10 this mornite, Lieat.-Gov. Mueller in the chair. All the £anators were present, aud ef- Tected & permanent organization by electing L. K. Donavan, of Delaware, Chief Clers o HL Shercliff, of Licking, First Assistant; W.H. Morgan, of Carrcll, Second Assistant; C.A. Parker, Bergeant-at-Arms; Georgo W. Lee. of Fairficld, First Assistant, sud Charles Negley, of Darke, Becond Assistant. THE AFTERNOON SESSION. TIn the House this afternoon, bills were iatro- Quced to prohibit the psyment of per diem to members of the General Assembly while absent, and to prolubit insurance compsnies from doing a banking business in Ohio. THE ANNUAL MESSAGE of Gov. Noyes was brief and pointed in its state- ment. Jtshows the aggrogato debt of Oio to be 982,314,000. The State debt bas beeu re- duced during the past year §872,484, while local indebtcdness has increased $2,442,557. The lovy for Siate purposes is less than one-sixth of the entire taxation, and that for county and Tocal expenses more than five-sixthe. In view of this fact, the Governor suggests the propriets f restricting, by legislative enactment. the poer of minor political organizations to creste dobts and impose taxes. A recommendation is also made for the appro- pristion of 5,000 to erect batching-houses for the propagation of fish; for inqury into the manver of doing. bueiness of fast freight and tmnasortalion Compantes: and for & law to bind Ohio corporsations nnder heavy penalties to keop thoir transfer books or duplicates thereof in Ohio; and to compel the closing of transfer books at least ten days before tho annual meet- ing of stockholders; also some legislation that wfil compel such companics to pay their full share of taxation. On the subject of convict lsbor, the Governor says he is satistied it would be more profitable for the State to utilize and control all conviet labor than to adhere to tho present contract Eystem, and, at all events, the prison should be 50 conducted as to intarfere less with outside Iabor ; aleo, that less discretion should be left with courts in passing sentences of criminal offensess A request is made that the people of Ohio do thoir fuil share to make the_Centennial Exposi- tion a success, and that tho Legislaturo make an appropriation’ for the expouses of the State Board for Obio, hereafter to be appointed, to co- operate with the National Board of Commik- sioners. An appropriation is also asked for the com- pletion of the geological survey of Ohio, It is also recommended that the Miami and Obio Upiversitieh be changed to Normal Schools of the higher giade, 2ad that liberal appropriations be made for benevolent ipstitutions, and for the orection of & monument over the remains of the Hon. Thomas Corwin, at Lebanor, Ohio ; also, for the care of the Confederzte Cemetery at Columbus. ————— THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE. special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. DexvEs, Col, Jan. 5.—The Tenth Legielature of Coloralo commenced ite seesion in this city this afternoon. The Council, or Upper House, organized by clecting 3. W. Stewart, of Bent County, Spesker. D. H. Nichols, of Boulder County, was_selected by the Lower branch. The - Council is evenly divided between the Republicans and Democrats. The Speaker, who has the casting vote, being elected &3 2n Iodependent candidate. The Lower House has a Republiean minority of tlires, but a3 party fines wero very loosely drawn during tho eloction the whole body may nppxogrine!y tie denominated as Independent. The best of feeling prevails among the members, all of whom seem anxious to md fowards bringing about the speedy admission of Colorado as & sate. The Governor's mossage will be read to- morrow afternoon. The Denver Board of Trade met this evening, snd, after electing officers for the ensuing year, appointed a committeo of seven to presant measares to the Legmame looking “to_ the specdy devalopment of certain important local interests. ——— THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE. Special Dispatch to The Clacago Trioune, Sr. Pary, Minn., Jan. 5—The Legisiature meets to-morrow. Most of the members ace present fo attend caucuses to-night. The Re- ublican candidates for Speaker zre Hall, of ennepin, and Loomis, of Washington, but the Opposition hope to organize the House by a union with the Granger-Republicans. OMAHA CIGAR-MAKERS' STRIKE. Speetal Dispateh to The Chicago Trivune. Oaama, Neb., Jso. 5.—The Clgu'-)fakm' Unioa of this Jt]hl ordared @ siriks. The difference betwoen the men and employers is not o much_avout prices paid as the manner in which the busmess of manufacturing cigars shall be conducted. One firm here proposed to 2dd_the manufacture'of cieap cigam to their business; -and, for that purpote, to introduca a now method of doiug the work. This the Unicn would not congent to. The rates paid bere_have been from 814 to $21 per 1,000. Tho Union has offered o reduced scale of from $12 to 816. Employers do not dispute these rates for fine cigars, but say they will mauage their own business. 3 CRIME. A £100,000 Defaleation in the Rich- land County (0.) Treasury. Sad Homicide Near West Jefferson, Q.--- A Brother Kills His Sister. Other Criminal Matters, Defalcation in the Treasury of Rich= land County, Ohio—The Treasurcr and $111,000 Missinz. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. MaxsFieep, 0., Jan. 5.—B. H. Rowland, Troas- arer of Richland County, wss this morniog dis- covered to be a defaulter for over $100,000. He left for Cincinnati last week, and not returning a8 was expected suspicion was aroused, snd the vaults were searched and 3111,412 was found migsing. Of this about £60,000 has been loanod to parties here who are not benkrupt, ad tho balance is supposed to Lave been carried off by tho defsulting Treneurer. The securities oo Rowland’s bond ara men of means, and the coun- ty will loee pothing. Rowland has always here- tofore stood high for houesty and integrity. (7o the Assoctated Preas) CINCINNATI, J: 5.—An Enquirer special from Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, 8ays R. 1. Rowland, County Lreasurer, left that place under circumstanzes tbat alarmed his sure- ties aod the citizens, and that to-dny Judge Keith appointed L. J. Tracy to act with the County Commissioners to exam- ine tho state of the County Tressury. They found o deficit of £110,000; they also found _ that _ Rowland assignod . to Mr. Dickey 860,000 collaterals, which Dickoy refuses to _sucrender. = Rowland gave out that yesterday he was going to Cincin- DBati to borrow money. The affair causes great excitement in Mausfield, especially among Ylov- s bondamen, who ate thying 1o iiad. bim. Tiis seputation kas been £ood. AYoung Man in Ohio Kills Eis Sister with . Polcer. ‘Soecial Dispateh to The Clacago Trivune, Wesr JEFFERSON, O., Jan. 5.—A most deplor- ablo homicide occurred. within two miles of this place, last night. Whilo Chinton Knsuff. aged 17, bon of a widow, was playiog the violin, bhe Was interrupted by Ins_sister, =n_esteemed young lady, who jerked the bow from T . oad entrcated him to ceaso playing on the Sabbath. Findiog her effor:a of no avall, sho scarzed to aa_adjoining room to inform ber mother of his action, when the yonng mau be- camo enraged aod seized the fire-poker, striking ber on the hesd and inflicting a wound from which eho dicd almost instantly. The young man seoms much distressed, and fears are ent tertained that he will commit suicide. Attempted Murder and Eobbery near Jamestown, O. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Xzs1a, 0., Jan. 5.—About 2 o'clock yesterday Imorning an attempt st murder and robtery was made near Jamestown, this county, at the resi- dence of Mr. McDonald, who kecps the tall-gate one-fourth of a mile from Jamestown, on the Xenin pike. At the timo mentioncd, Mr. Jerry McDonsld, who was at bhis fath- er's” house, heard & terrible crash in the frent part of the house, which also awoke lis wife. Before they had timo to guess what tho noice meant, they heard gries ot “Murderl” “THelp!” ot Jr. and Afrs, McDonald instantly rushed into the room occupied by their aged parcnts, where they beheld the would-bo murderer in the gct of denling a death-blow upon the mother, At je timely intexference the scoundrel fl leaving the old couple soriously injured. Tho old gentleman had been silenced by a_blow on the side of s head. Of the blows Mrs. DcDopald received, one upon the forehead it is thought will prove fatal. The door was broken open by a sledge-hammer pro~ cured at the DI mith shop in Jamestown. Samuel Hayalett, & young man of Jamestown, has been arrested, and had a preliminary trial befors Esquire Btickley to-day. The result is not yet known. Daring Robbery in Detroit. Special Disputeh to The Chicano Tribune. Dernorr, Mich., Jan, 5.—At abous 6:30 this evening, 8 boggy was driven by two men to the corner of Wooriward and Jefferson avenuos, and ono alighted 7nd threw through the largo win- dow of E. Reidy’s ticket and exchange oftice two huge stones tied io cloth, shivering it to stoms. Be then d through the hole a package of sbout $500 10 bills, jumped int the buggy, and the pair were blocks away with their ‘booty before any effective sesrch was set on foot. This was the most daring robbery com- mitted here in years. Bruatality of a Ministor in Kentucky --Iie Attempts to Whip Ris Daughe~ ter Into a Marriage, LoutsviLLe, Jan. 5.—An old minister named Reynolds, hvinmu Mublandes County, Ky., is chirged with Drutally beating, with s cow- hide, his daughter, sged % Tecause sho rofused to sccept & youug man in the neigh- borhood for her husband. It is stated that the whippings were frequently repented, until at last she consented to marriage. Tho even- ing beforo the wedding wes to fake placo, the girl escaped from . home. Through the ~intervention of neighbors, she was brought before the Connty Court, and 3 gentloman of ligh standing in the Town of Greensillo appointed her guardian. Reymolds heretofore was highly estcemed. snd pastor of & flourishing church. There is much feeling against him, but no legal proceedings have been taken. Prisoners Escnped’ from the Clark County, Ind., Jail. ‘LovisviLLE, Jan. 5.—Three prisnner‘sj :521 ed from the Clark County, Ind., st might by cutting _through the irom floor and Jdigging~ through the founds- tion, There was & hot pursuit, but the fagitives wero not recaptured. Two of them, Mioore and Callshan, were Loted Ehihdc‘lghm thieves, and were in the Couaty Jail for stealing. A Lady from Quincy Confidenced in omaha. Oarana, Neb., Jan. 5.—Mirs. Alexander, resid- ing in Quiney, 1ll., en ronte to Culifornis, was the victim of a confidence game here yesterday to the amonnt of $200. RAILROAD NEWS, The Springfieid & ilinolis Southenst~ ern itoad in Troublc—eBondholders Complain that They are Not Paid Anterest Past Due. Spectal Dispateh to The Chicago Tribune. SerrvorIELD, 1ll., Jan. 5,—And mow comes the news that another railroad is in serious trouble. ‘This time it is the Springfield & ILi~ nois Sontheastern. The roed runs from Shaw- neetown to Beardstown, a distance of over 300 miles. It has been in operation about three years, and was supposed to be meeting its expenses snd paving the intercst on its bonds, but it 18 stated that the bondholders, ropresenting » bonded -debt of 38,500,000, wi to-morrow, through theis attorneys, of this city, Robinson, Knapp, and Shutt, make a motion before Judge Treat, of the United Ststes Dis- trict Court, for the sppointment, of & Receivar, and allege as the ground for the application the failure of the Company to pay the interest on its bonds. The bill has not been filed yet, but will be to-morrow, and other facts may then be de~ veloped. Meeting of the Stockholders of the Manstield, Coldwater & Lake Michi= gan Railroad. Special Disvateh to Tie Chicago Tribune. MaxsFrELD, O., Jan, 5.—The annual meeting of the stockbolders of the Janafield, Coldwater & Lake Michigen Lailrosd was held in this city to-day, and the following Board of Directors was elected: S. B. Sturges, R. F. Smith, V. P. Collier, H. C. Lewis, F. A. Gorham, Wager Swayne, H. C. Hedges, William Shefield, James Fisk, D. D. Hughes, J. T. Brooks, sod F. V. Bmith. The meeting then adjourned to meet st Coldwater, Alch., cn the frst Monday ia Jau- uazy, 1876 1 FOREIGN. The Besieging Army at Carta- gena Accepts the New Government. Disturbances at Saragossa and Valladolid, Ex-President Castelar Issues an Ad- dress to the Country. Another Military Movement to Obtain Passession of Madrid. SPAIN. APPOINTMENTS. Panis, Jan. 5.—It is rumored bere, in Spanish circles, tbat Gen. Dominguez has been or- dered to relieve Gen. Morionez in the command of the Army of the North; that Admiral Topeta has declined the Minstry of the Marine; saad | that ouother military movement ison foot in Madrid for control of the Government. Mapmip, Jan. 5.—A decree. wos promulgated to-day saspendiog the constitutional guaruntecs, and putting iu force throughout Spain the law of 1870 for the maintenance of public order. Decrees are also publiched appointing Senor Martos Minister of Justice, Senor Mosquers Minister of Public Works, and Benor Albereda Crvut Governor of Madeid. NEWSPAPERS RUPPRESSFD. The new Minister of the Interior, Garcia Ruiz, hes ordered the publication of all Carlist and Intransigente npwepapers to be etopped. FIGITING 1N BARAGOSSA. An armed rising of Volunteers of Liberty took place 1n Saragossa on Sundav. In was incicad by the municipality. Arter cight hours' figiiog, the troops took 200 insurzouta prisoaers, sna captured six cunnon snd & largo quanticy of rilles and smunition, The Muanicipality has dis- solved. 7 SENOR CASTELAR, in's lotter addressed to the country, eays he 1anst protest wica all his energy against the re- cent brutal coup detat. He coucludes: My conscience will not permit me to associate with demagogues, and conscience aud honor refase to accept & situation created by bayouets.” Several members of tho mejority which voted sgsinet Castelar now approve of tué stand hie haa aken. The Capital is quiet, but there are rumors of disturbuuces in Valladonid. Loxpox, Jau. 5.—The Times’ epccial from Madrid says that it was Manshal Serrano’s wish that Caatelar ehonld be a momber of tho Minis- try, but the latter refused. On the defeat of Castelar, aud provious to the interference of Gen. Pavia, the Cortes elected Senor Patonis President of the Cabinet. “ihe force which is besieging Oartagena accepte the new Government. The national militia in Madrid is being quietly disarmed. A rumor is in circolation in Madrid that the lato retreat of Gen. Morione was a concocted maneuvro in support of Gen. Pavis's coup detat. « e CUBA. {Herald Sorcial FHavaxa, Jan. 7.—1The overturow of the Cas- telar Ministry has been favorably received in Havana. Tie Cassino Espanal is especially jubilsut. Tha Voluntecrs are evidently in favor of & Monurchy. The crowns on the sterns of Spanish vessels in_the harbor, which were peinted over when the ReR_:blic was_in _vogue, are now beimi‘mgildud. e Imperial Spanish cont-of-arms has again been placed on the Pal- ace of the_ Captain-General. Havaxa, Jan. 5.—It is rumored that the insur gents bave taken the Npanish Col. Montaner prisoner. : e AFRICA. Loxvoy, Jan. 5.—The- Siandard has intelli- once from the Gold Coast, east, that the Brit— ish forces will enter Ashantse territory on the 16tn of this month. malegr o FRANGE. Pants, Jan. 5.—Itis sud thet Capt. Surmont will be appointed to the command of the French Tranestlantic Company’s steamer Villo de Paris. — UNKNOWN MAN FOUND DEAD. TLAPAYETTE, Ind., Jan. 5,—The body of an un- known man was found this efternoon on the trestle work of the Cincinnati, Lafayette & Chi- cepo Railrond Lridge. He is supposed ‘o havo fallen off tho rear platform of the train from Chicago. Thers was nothing what- over on _his person to identify him. ‘Ho was a heavy-set man, about 85 yesTs of age, weighs 150 pounds, Les dark hair and mous- tache. He had on s red woolen shirt. paper collar, dark cost aund pants. His neck, back, six nibs, and right elbow wers broken. 'The body will be kept uutil to-morrow for identification. e " SPECIAL NOTICES. AR Schenck’s Mandrake Pills. Those pills are composed exclasisaly ot vegatabla in- grodicats, and althongh they entiroly superscde thig use 8 mercury, do not leavo aay of its injurious olfects. Taey sct directly apon tho liver, aud aro a valoable remedy all cases of derangement resultiag from a disord: futeot bt sy, Lror O RP AL Fovors, B Ao n m, Siek Headache, Lol andrase Pilla, I th th tsae ays f Senoack's Mandraks Py, For salo by all druzgisis aad dolers. Asthma. Jonas Whitcomb's Remedg. Prapared from a Gorman gecipo oblained b the laio Jonas ¥ Vhitcomb, i Larope. Tt allaviated this disurder fa his casa wheo all_other ap- pliances of madical skill pad been abandon>d by him in Gospair. o 1o case of a puroly asthmatio caaracter has && failed to giveimmodiato reliof, xod it bas ctfeetod many permanent cures. 1t containano puisonous or [njurious Proparties whataver; an infantmay take it with parfoct 1017, * Jotien Brnxerr & Co., Menofacturers and Propris- tors, No. 3 Centeal-st., Boston. For ssle by Druggists everywnere. “ Discretion fs_the better part of valor;"” Lut al} are not dlscreot. When attacked by discases «f the kidnese or urinary organs, take the_ greas dinretic, Helmbuld'e Bucho. 1t)s warranist. Bewaro of wortbloes imitations. The Fenuine mazbé kaown by tho privale peopeio arygianp of H. T. Holmbold on each bottle. JOHN F. HENRY, Now York. sole Agent. FINANCIAL. ~ Allen, Stephens & Co., DOMESTIC BANKERS, o5 PINE-ST., INWEW YORE. Organized for the business of cut-of-town Banks and ‘Benkers exclusivaly, to whose business & thorough snd ‘nusual attention will be givon. Do X0 stock business and do NOT accept speculative accounts. Four per cent Interest cn deposits. SOCIETY MEETINGS. Masonie. B The aynual communication of Waubansia Lodge, No. . and A. AL, will be held at Odental Hall, 13 t., Thersday evening, J. 1574 “All brethren of tais Lodge E. ST. JOHXN, Sec'y. 1 Masonic. NOTICE.—Members of D. A. Cathman Lodge, No. &4 nasted 1o be at thelr nall thls A, F. £ A, M., aro £ Tussday) eveniog, &t 7% o'ciuck, for the trensactiva of mportans busiuess, Visirlag brethron are respectt o .M, isvital, Bromse G. A. DOUGLAS, Sec's. Masonic. The sanusl communication of Waubansiz Lodge, No. 180, will bo beld at Oidensl Halloo Tuarsday eveaing, Jan. §, for the eloction of otticers and paymeat of duss. smbary atm hercby potified to be presal. All 3G HOWELL, W. M. ’E. . JOHS, Sec's. Masonic. Ashlar Lodgo, No. 28, mecting this x’ day) ese: ‘Temple, lor us X Tho fraternity, ‘dor of the W. AL . B ORANT Attention, Sir Knights. Couumandery, Btated Conclave of Apalla , Ko. 1, X. T, this (Taeeday) ovening a: Tx o' Asylam (Amed- Co. Bulldiog PR B LOCKE, Trordere - LOTTERY. ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY aye. Circolars fall tn. tion sent freo on applicalion. We casa and £450,¢ i o S O e e e INCORPORATED 1850. Tweuw-runflunual Repert ' OF THE UNITED ST LIFE INSURANCE COBPANY, IN TIE City of New York, * JANUARY 1, 1874. Office, 261, 262 & 263 Broadway, CORNER WARREN-ST. Amountof netcash assalsJaal, 193 RECEIPTS. £3,910,9%0.84 From prem(u: From wierus 251,720.3 DISBURSEMENTS. Dicidends ments Howecn,. Cuatius by UEsih . Lacowm't clafms Surrendered poll ci, Sucrendorsd tions w polici 267,843.09— 1,131,915.88 fimana ASSETS. Cash in bank and et Corees.oers | am,iss Cash in Company's tice. =L . 2764,30.88 - 4€8,430.00 Broiomociriiies o] 2 S e, 24,890.03 l orco, 690, 2 .nbt):l x‘.. - %9, U6d. 58 loans 101,450.00 i 51758 Nec deiorred s g ‘Anugal a5d s Loy prouiui w108 Not prombums 13 coarse vi eakled sLemes ; . 4326034, 29,30.G0 LIABILITIES. Relusaranco _re- Sorve, 4 por cont ,96,755.0 23,5100 12,70.00 msnzm paed for surrenderand Testoration....... 13,770.00-$8, 529, 370.23 Sarplus as regards ouey-holdze, 4 Dog ceat basis. .. S630,443.4C From tno undiridad Four per cont Resowve Surplus Duvidend will bo pald, availab.c on tho eettiement of tha next annual promiom af.cc March 4, 1374, to eachp g fci- Pating policy proportioned to its coistribiiticn w05 . Estimated by the New York Stale stazdard of seluction and that recommended by the Insurance Coneen iun, € plus af the, Comnpans seould be increu: ), inaking R85, 000, Total surpius o $9L5, H3.46, caleuluting by that siandarid. In force Jaa. 1. 1 In torco Dec. 3, 1873 RS JOHN E. DE WITT, President. CHARLES E. PEASE, Sceretary. C. P. FRALELGH, Asslstant Secretary. W D. WIHITL Actunry. NICHCLAS DE GROOT, Casbier. ALBLRT H. BUCK, M. D., Med. Exam’r. BRANCII OFFICE, 166 Washington-st., Chicago. N D. 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Now is the time to subscribe, begioning with tho New olume and New Years Poblished woekly at §3.008 year, frec o rocotpt of which sum ivr L4 tie last “aix i ribers 2ovag T3 Address - HANE STATEMENT. QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE Tnisn Trost Go. Bank, N. . cor. Clark and Madison-sts., Chicago, 1L, at Close of ‘Business, Dec. 31,1873 4 RESOURCES. . Loans on Roal Estate, First 3 proved City Properts... 114.672.83 g 133189330 48.141.95 i 3:1.07; OO0 Flaiures.. Current Fxpenses Orerdralta..... SO DISSOLUTION. Notsco {s hereby givon that the partzership of Abra Prench & Co., of Chicago, consisting of Abrain Freack: & Co., of Boaton, Mass., and Wiltiam O. Chepr Tnomas B. Keat, of Chicago, L, was dit 1st day of January, 1274, s0 far na roiates to 15 Hoar, who by mutnal ovnsent har * said firm, Al debts ue toand by setd o sottled with and by thy remalning ye. continus tho busiosss aadze 1 ald RrDl Freaca & Co., at 101 aud 163 W, 0. CHA THOMAS & K DISSOLUTION. “Tha partnership haretofors existing botwsen b m“‘n”é’b“" Tronser tuicoers I 1 Tmutoal sonwal Usauary b O vausiod by Phillp Scaoeutbaler, at No. 120 o Caietpotec 4 dicoand dia o s il o lssipdty " A. TRONLER, : $: SE5ER axa.