Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 20, 1876, Page 12

THE { CHICAGO” TRIBUNE: SUNDAY ,* FEBRUARY © 20, © 1875—SIXTEEN “PAGE THE ADVISORY COUNCIL Plymouth Church Questioned Concerning Its Inves- tigation. Deacon Howard's Account ef an In- tertiew with Bowen, Yu Which the Latter Spoke Quite Freely of the Scandal, ‘Mr. Beecher Subsequently In- formed of Bowen’s Charges. To Which He Returned an Evasive and Unsatisfactory Answer. The Great Preacher Again Electrifies His Audience with Bursts of Eloquence. And Challenges the World to Pro- duce Proofs of His Guilt. REMARKS. THE OLD MAN ELOQUEST. Special Lnepatch to The Chroage Tribune, New Yonr, Feb. 19.—The asy bes beea a dull ‘one in the Congregational Council. Mr. Beech- er’s speech this mornmng was auother remarkablo anstance of bis oratorical powers. There was denunciation, fierce and sharp; there was defi- ucce, bold and ringing ; there was pathos, touch- ang and deep; and all theae varying outbursts of pent up feeling, following as they did in rapid succession, wrought a wondrous effect upon bia nearers. They applauded his denunciation, they sat spell-pound at his defiance, tney wept at his When ho uttered the words ‘Mr. pathos. Bowen’s forgiveness of mo!" thera was an intensity of sarcasm in his tone which only Mr. Beecher can impart, und when he came to add, while speaking of Mr. Tuton’s and Mr. Bowen’s treatment of him,” “and I agreed to forgive the:n both,” there was an outburst of applause which broke forth in spite of the remousiranco of the Moderator. THE ATTENDANCE. Tho interest in to-day’s proceedings, so long sg those proceedings continued in open session, never for a moment flagged. Tho galleries were more than comfortably filled, while many found seats in the body of‘che honse. Mrs. Leecher occupied her customary seat. Mr. Leecher, who did not enter tho church until 10:30, walked rapidly up the aisle betweon a gauntlet of admiring eyes. SHEARMAN EXPLAINS. Mr. Shearman took occasion to correct a state- ment which, he said, bad been made through all the ne‘wepapers, and which purported to be a re- port of his words. ‘I am reported to have said .bat a member of this church who had been in- gicted for a crime was dropped from tho roll, Woat I did say,” added Mr. Spearman, “was that s memberof Dr. Budington’s church bad ‘been dropped.” ‘The proposition to recall Mr. Heory C. Bowen gnd request fim to tell ell he knew met with lit- tle favor, and, aa opposed to the secret session, Sho Bev. Dr, Bell had a single-handed tight of it. Se, THE COUNCIL. PLYMOUTH'S INVESTIGATION. New Yorr, Feb. 19.~Gen. Bates called the Advisory Council to order this morning, and it was resolved, after a lorg discussion, to adjourn over from 3 o'clock this evening till 9:30 o'clock Monday, Henry W. Sage, of the Plymouth Church Ino- vestigating Committee, toox the stand, and stated that it wes considered unnecessary to call Henry C. Bowen, because he was not supposed to know anything. Mr. Leecher ssid he would Like to have some- body question Mr. Sage as to the thoroughness und eficiency of his examination made by the Committee, Mr. Sage, in reply to such question, stated that it was made as thorough as was poasible. ‘Be had understood Dowen’s signature to the tri- partite agreement to mean that ho knew noth- ing against Mr. Beecher. Along discussion here took place in regard to the construction of the resolution adopted yes- terday, ta the effect that questions should be put bythe Moderator acd the Chairmen or the special Committees ; and it resulted in the vote being reconsidered, and the resoluuon was laid on the table. Ar. Sage, resuming, ssid that the Committee dad not given public notice for all persons who knew of the facts to appear before it. 4 HOME QUESTION. Descon Claflin, of Lombard, Ill., asked if he (Sage) was go partial to Mr. Beecher that he zould’ not give a fair decision, if thore could have been a thorough investigation ; and Sage replied that every man was 2 personal fnend of Beecher. They would have been very sorry to Lavo been objiged to find him guilty ; peverthe- sess, bad it been their duty, there is not one who would uot have doné so. ‘Mr. Sage’s examination being conelnded, Mr. Shearman gsid there was a public advertisement iu the papers for all persons knowing about the caso to come forward. WORDS FROM MR, BEECHER. Mr. Beecher read a letter calling for the inves- tigation. Hobsd appointed Mr. Cleveland, be- cause he knew more about the case than any- body else. He “knew the ropes,” and they cozid not find avybody who knew anything about it. Inthe tri-partite agreement, Bowen forgave him, aud Tilon agreed to easy nothing ebout what he heard trom Bowen, and he (Beecher) agreed to forgive them both. He said he still loved Dowen, and should continue to Jove him until the day of his death, Bowen's Janguage was ibat of s man who knew nothing. Being asked by a delegate if Bowen, in any of the interviews had with him, brought bim to a feeling of repentance, Mr. Beecher hurled this snswer: ‘Him? He can’t look mein tne face. Xo, sir. He never did.” DEACON HOWARD'S STORY. Deacon Howard related an interview with Henry C. Bowen, in whica the latter said he had tuat which would drive Beecher from Drooklyn a twenty-four hours ; that he had given orders at his home tbat if he was brought home sick, orion danger of dying, thst certain parties be called into bim to hear him relate what he knew. He asked Bowen to tell him what ne knew, but do refused todo so. He then went to Beecher ene aaked ahaa fo sire hin Pesmasion to have wen e knew, Beecher id: * Devilish! devilieh 1” ensue: BEECHER’S REPLY. The Rev. Mr. Wolcott, quoting from Deacon. Howard's statement of the interview wth Bowen, that the latter declured if he communicated the knowledge in his possession it would drive Beecher from Brooklyn in tweuts-foar bours, said: I wish to know, in this intimation of Bowen, if be had such 2 thing in his possession which remained s mystaryin Mr. Beecher's mind Torayear without any attempt on his part, aurectly or indirectly, to penetrate that secret ? Ur. Beecher—The etfect produced ou my mind by Mr. Howard's stexement was that produced ‘py a galvanic shock. It was worse than thet,—it was s galvanic shock from an infernel batters. i Laughter.) The pit of infamy. the horror that felt at such treachery, my hand yet tingling with the grazp, aud my shoulder not cold from the warmth of his, to have 1t come eo directly, that all that interview which 1 had just carried out. vf woich 1 had spoken tn tne lectcre-room, and xeceived his cordial thanks at the foot of the staire, ond within two days after that to hear he made such 8 statementas that—it produced the sense almost of + swoon. Idid not kuow what next. It seemed to me a bottomless abyes. ‘Phere were two or three points that incidentally oceurredto my mind, and eitberof thom was borrible. I had had some suggestions pointing mone or two directions, and I supposed very likely that there might be some intimation of them. ‘there was nothing that 1 beleved,—I knew there was nothing that was true. There was nothing, as I belioved. however, in either of the suggestions that occurred to my mind that eould be meddled with without a conilagration, without disastrous conflicts, not tome, but to others. & Canacstell youonsof them. 1 re- j olaimed to gardit, if what Ihave heard be true, as going beyond the measure of Catalinian outrage. There were threa suggestions, one of which janded at my door, andone of which at his door, and another of which at any other door. So help me God, if I could do anything but stand still and wait until God to ld me which way to go. I stood like a man walking at midvight ina menagerie of serpents, who could not step on the right because of an asp or an anacouda, and I did not step, and 1 waited. Nor.amInow at all sure, in the light of ali the past, if I were to be put back again, I wonld not do the same _ thing. [Lond applause.] “Iwish,” said Mr. Beecher after the use hed subsided, ‘that the gentiemen in the gallery would pay heed to my often and often exhortation to keep peace. I do not want to be wounded in the house of my own friends. I have enough to bear from per- sons that hate me, and are prejudiced against me, without baving those who pretend to love me bring this odium on me.” Dr. Bacon—I want this applause to cease. If youn have the right to applaud you have the right to bies, and if you have the right to_hiss you have the right to throw cabbages. [Laughter.] BROTHER HALLIDAY. ‘The examination went on st length, and it wae sugeeated that Halliday had something further to present to the Council. as The motion to gointo secret sexsion, offered by the Rev. Lyman Abbott, brought on 2 long discussion, and Without dieposing of the ques- tion the Council listened to Mr. Halliday, the assistant-pastor of Plymouth Church, rela- tive to his interview (already published) with Mr, Bowen. Ear : ‘The resolution that a committee be appointed to wait upon Henry C. Bowen and invite him to come before the Council and present all that he knows about the discipline of the church and in relation {o the charges which be bas recent- ly made against Mr. Beecher waa ruled ont of order. come ox! ‘Mr. Abbott said that as Howard had stated Bowen had said he had documents affecting Beecher, he wished to ask Beecher if he knew of the existence of such documents. ‘Mr. Beecher—I will answer as regards any pa- per that is in possession of any man, womsn, or child on this continent, or on tho sea, or on the acd and beyond the sea. Anybody in Heaven, and apybody in heil, thut has any! iocumeut that I have ever written, or ony information that touches me in auy manner. I here give my per- misgion to them to produce it, and challenge them to produce it; andif it is anything that willthrow fight on me, and inculpste mec, I de- mand by every cousideration of honor, trath, and justice that, it be delivered now and here, and if not, thereafter everybody shall hold their " LETTERS. Dr, Bacon announced thet he bad several let- ters from persons who did not sign their names, and he desired the writers to know that be did not think them worthy of considerction. The firat wes marked “‘contidential,” and cobtained allegations of a more infamous character than any that had yet been made aguinst Mr. Deech- er. The reading of these papers was objected to, and, at the request of the Plymouth Church Committes, they were referred to thom. SECRET SESSION. The Ccuncil having previously resolved to go in- to secret sestion,and the time baving arrived, sho Rev. Mr. Ball aonght to prevent it, and, elthough gepeatedly called to order, talked fora long time, bringing ona discussion which was not ended unuil half-pest 1 o'clock, when the Coun- cil went into secret session, the first hait-hour to be spent in prayer. wee Bacon asked that all Christians pray for em. ‘The secret cession Iasted about throc-quarters of an hour, and the Council adjourned until 2 p. m. Monday. Anumber of dolegates, principally from the East, teft this evening for home. —— COMMENT, THE WHITEWASHING COUNCIIA To the Editor of The Chicago Tribune = Rocxrorp, IL, Feb. 17.—It seems, from the report of proceedings, that Dr. Bacon, Mfoder- ator of the Advisory Council, took pains, in his LOCAL © POLITICS. A Long Farewell to Brother Colvin. : The Council Will Call a Special Election for Mayor, And He Has Gone to Washington to Join tho Democrats. Preparations for tho Republican Rally Tuesday--The Scandinavians Organizing. The Centennial Club---The Fourth Ward Asks for That Special Election. Meetings in the Eighth, Sixteenth, and Nineteenth Wards, COOD BYE, COLVIN. ‘THE COUNCIL WILL CALL AN ELECTION. “There's & heap of trouble on the old man’s mind.” Such wasa rather mystical phrase that was in general although quiet circulation around the City-Hall yesterday. The knowing ones passed the phrase from mouth to mouth, while tho unknowing ones wondered in amazement what new job was aftoat, or what new combina- tion was about tobe sprung. The secret of it allis that the Council have at last succumbed to the wishes of their constituents, snd lave resolved upon a coup d’ etat that will summarily end the existence of our live-for- ever Mayor on the very day that the new officers are elected. Not all of them haye thus far made up their minds to abide by their con- stituents, but the number is already so large as to leave no doubt ofthe success of the measure. Tha Republican ward clabs, through the resolu- tions passed by thom calling upon the Council to order an election for Meyor, have aseerted their strength in the plainest manner possible. Lees than three weeks ago ono of those clubs passed such a resolution, sand at the preeent time almost every Republican ward club in tho city has followed suit in an admirable manner, and even in those wards where such resolutions have not been passed, it is not owing to any laxity of the voters, but to the machinations of some political trickster. Atthe next meeting of the Council, Aldermen for various wards, and committees appointed for the purpose from'soveral other wards, will pre- sent to the Council these resolutions, and call upon that body for an early and decisive answer. If this matter had come before the Council a week ago it would undouptedly Lave been chill- ed unto death in an incredibly short time ; but not so now. Mayor Colvio’a uspirations for prolonged office are to be cruelly trampled in the dust, and the voters of tho city are to be given a chance to put their feet on the foul schemes and plots that adopted tho ebarter of 1872. The last three days have WROUGHT WONDERFUL CHANGES in the Aldermamie bosoms, all brougist about by the firmness of the ward clubs in passing resolu- tions calling for the election of a Mayor. The people saw that the right man was not in the opening speech, to repudiate the idea that they had been called ‘to whitewash cither tnis cburch or its pastor,” And yet I did not ob serve that he called Mr. Rossiter W. Raymond to ordcr when the latter “spoke in defense of tho fastor, repudiating the charges against him, and declaring that, if they loved him intenscly, it was becauso they knew him to be in- nocent.” Mr. Beecher and his friends ought to be shrewd eno ugh to know that, by iheirover- much and upseasonable protestation of inno- cence, they betrays lurking consciousness of guilt. And the same istrus in regard to their reit- erated charges of enmity towards Plymouth Church, made against all those who do not accept as final Mr. Beecher's testimony in his own behalf, Whoarethe ‘various adversaries” by whom. sccording to his addresa of welcome, his cburch has “‘been set upon”? And what motive can he assign for this enmity? It is high time for bim to realize the fact tbat, while itis perfectly easy to understand why he shouid commit the dreadful crime of perjury, 1f already guilty of the equally dreadful crime of adultery, it is utterly impossible to conceive why severai other persons, whom he himself regarded as the very embodiment of purity and honor up to the breaking out of this scandal, should defile their souls with perjury,—as they certainly have if he is innocent, In looking over bis addrees of welcome, I missed at acortain pornt the usnal parenthesis GJugber and applause”) with which Mr. echer’s religious addresses are apt to be s0 ight place. Conceding the Mayor to be up- rigbt, honest in his convictions, and aiming al- ways to do naught but the right, it was apparent to every one of them that the head of the Mu- nicipal Government was being run by aring of a few persons, whose influences were any- thing but beneticial, Among tha first of these evidences wero the removale of valued employes immediately after the notoriously- fraudulent charier election, when ward bum- mers and common street vagrants were promot- edto the places thus made vacant. The re- moval of Maynard, the Assistant Suporintendent of the Bosrd of Pubiic Works, was a culmioa- tion of one class of these outrages. Finding the victim's frienda too powerful for him, the Mayor relinquished his hold aud changed his tactics. Frevious to that time the practice had been to remove valuab‘e officers for the purpoge of mak- ing convenient vacancies, but after this new pesitions were crested for such a3 need- ed and demanded them in compenea- tion for their services at the’ chan ter election, A fow of the less important of these appointecs were for a time fondled and careased, only to be abandoned when stronger and more powerful aspiranta came in their way. ED XEALB is a fair representative of the class, and, as he squealed too soon on the practices of the AG- ministration, he is now considered and treated asa yellow dog. Another convincing argument against the tactics of the Administration was the collection of taxes ‘Tho supporters of Col- vin’s regime claim toast the course adopted by them was the only justifiable one, but all their dissertations on thia point have never convinced the leading Aldermen—who fairly represent the thickly interlarded. Irefertothe place where bo explained, in the following words, the reason why certain ‘-notable local churches” had not been invited to attend the Council: ‘* So far from their omiesion being through want of respect, it waa out of respect for them that they had been exonerated from the trouble that falls upon the Council!” Perhaps the omiseion of which I speak was the fault of tne reporter. At any rate, if you search Mr. Beecher’s writings through, you will find nothing more irresistibly humorous than that. Country Pansox. ———_>__—_—__. .. RAILROAD CHANGES, Dernorr, Mich., Feb., 19.—H. D. Ledyard, Assistant Superintendent of the Michigan Cen- tral Railroad, has been appointed Superintend- ent, vice W. B. Strong, who goes as Superin- tendent of the Chicago, Barlington & Quincy. The office of Assistant Superintendent of the Michigan Central Road will be abolished, and Detroit will be the headquarters of the road. It has been Imown for some time that im- portant changea in the msnagement of tho Michigan Central and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroads were to take place after the annual mesting of the latter Company, which will be held Wednesday. The most important of these changes were exclusively reported in Tue Trimcxz about two months ago, when the announcement created quite a stir in railroad ircles. It is understood that Mr. Ledyard’s sppoint- ment is but temporary. The offices of General and Assistant General Superivtendent will be amalgamated for the present, with headquarters at Detroit. ‘Thero will, however, ba no perceptible change in the management of tho business of the rond at this ead. Mr. C. C. Wheeler, General Freight Agent, assumes charge of all the interests in this city, and also of the commercial interests of the entire tine. Mr. Wheeler is one of the ablest freight men in the country, and the interests of the road at this end conid not be in safer or better hands. Mr. Henry Wentworth, tho able General ‘Ticket and Passenger Agent, will continue at the head of this department, and also keep his headquarters In this city. Tho changes on the Chicago, Burlington & Quiney are, as reported at present, as follows = Robert Harria, President ; C. E. Perkins, Vice- President; W. B. Strong, General Superintend- ent. It is further stated that chauyes will be made in tho heada of tho General Freight and Passenger Departments, but nothing definite 28 regards the coming men has yet been decided upop. Mcesra. Harrie, Perkins.and Gnswold are wentioned as the new Executive Committee. Mr. J. M. Walker. the present able President of tho road, will probably assume the duties of General Solicitor. ——_—_-—_____ THE CUSHMAN OBSEQUIES, Bosrox, Feb. 19.—The foneral of Charlotte Cushman will take placeon Monday. The Cusb- man School building, named for the di Tull be draped, and the school veil atond in _—_—___ TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. Charlotte Coshman’s estate is valued at $600,000. The Iowa Senate has passed the House bill appropriating $20,000 for the Centennial Expo- sition, withcut materia! amendment. A suit has been brought against the Syracuse, Binghamton & New York Eitirond for 50,000, be due the Government for taxes, wealtn and influence of the city—that their course was anything but an enormous blunder, and that the collection cf taxes were growing worse and worse until it renched as climax in * the present collection now being made by the Town Collect- orsina manner that the tax-payera are ever ready to evade. Such men as thesa do not blame the tax-payers for not paying, one-half as much as do the regime that has countenanced foul er- rors in esgessment roils, and insisted upon col- Jecting toxes in its own way, for the mere pur- se of prolonging for a few months the po- itical proteges in the employ of the City Col- lector. Tho last, and porbaps the most conyvinc- ing proof of the general imbcoility of city em- ployes was ‘THE SALOON-LICENSE QUESTION, now is process of investigation by Tur Tnisuxz, and which has alreedy shown that there sre at Teast 1.C00 unliconged saloons in this city, on which, if their licenses were paid, the City Treas- ‘urer would have exactly $52,000 more in his cof- fers tosn he now has. All these factse—failings of the Administration—are to be mora elaborate- ly set forth by an Indopendent Ageociation soon to be started among the bueiness men and tax- payers of the city, whoso especial province will be to lock np and’ recommend the beat ways of lifting the city out of all these difficulties. The movement is already well on foot, and will soon be fully fledged. ‘The knowledge of all these things has caused the Aldermen to lool: about them, as to where their political laurels are, if they ever had any, and if not, where their laurels are coming from. For tho purpose of fathoming the general Alder- manic sentiment in relation to the matter. a ‘Tnipvne reporter stationed himself at the City Hall and button-holed as many of the Aldermen as he could conveniently in one day. The first who presented himself was ALD. QI of the Fourteenth Ward. ““Whet aro your sentiments, Aldorman, ro- gardiog the movement now on foot in the Re- publican ward clubs ?” “In what way ; a6 relates to the Council?” “Yes, sir; do you think the Council will call an election for Mayor?" “Teould not say. For myself,I think thata new Mayor should come in with a new adminis- tration ; a new broum sweeps cleao. But let me ask you, 29 I asked politician in my own ward, what would you do wore you an Alderman, in the face of a decision given by the Supreme Court equally divided in opinion, while the only Justice who did not vote, Judgo Dickey, had proviouely given his opinion that the Meyorheld over until 1877?” © T hardly know.” . Woll, that is my fix. Whatever may be done, Iam in favor of going slow in the matter, and investigating every legal point. An Aldorman’s coustituents- may push him toa measure, but they certainly cannos wish him todo anything wrong or illegal.” ALD. HEATH was next visited, with the following result : «Alderman, Low will you vote on the question of cailing en election for Mayor ?”. “You ask boldiy, boldly I answer. If the question comee Lerore the Council, and comes toa vote, I shall most assuredly vcte in accord- goce with the views of my constituents. The Republican Club in my ward, the Twelfth, recently held an enthusiastic meeting, numbering about 200 voters, and the reso- jution regarding the question was carried without a single dissenting voice. Thie I con- sider an unerring index of tho prevailing opinicn in my ward, and 1 shall govern myself accord- amg ? ALD. CULLERTOX next turned up, looking as gay and nest as his friend Hildreth. He, too, was subjected to tne interviewing process. “Alderman, what will yon.do with the recaln~ tions which come before the Council next mest ing reoueehieg, that body to order an election tor Ma: y “Goatty, I have not thought about it. The Rept'cans in the Seventh Ward have held several meetings, have paszed these resolutions, and bave organized a promising ward club.” “Well, I auppoge you will be governed by their wishes.” “1 always have been, and I do not think I have changed my principles.” ALD. B. B, STONE ‘was next buttonholed. a “Are you in favor of the resolutions passed by the Fifth Ward Ciub ?” “Moat assuredly I am; thev were passed unanimously.” 3 ae 0a you think the Council will order an elec- tion?” ‘That is not a fair question. When the first move is made it will be referred to the appropri- ate committee. I think it impossible to secure a fall Republican vote on the measure. Many of the Republicans are indebted to Mayor Colvin for favors such as appointments, etc., and then, in view of the decision of the Supreme Court, I think the mattor standa rather 9 ghostly show, Of course there are great possibilities, and among those is the passage of the order calling an election for Mayor in April.” ALD. SPALDING, of the Fourth Ward, one of the stanch Repub- lican leaders, and witbal one of the honorable men in the Council, wes next approached. Ho professed to be laying low, and did not want bis name meptioned to any greater extent than possible. Lawyer Masou, an acquaintance of bis, had already draftea an ordinance to the poiut, and he was trying to decide whether or not to take the responsibility of intro- ducing it into the Council. He was heartily in avor of the meawure, and had every hope of ita being carried through the Council by an over- whelming majority. ALD. FITZGERALD y waa captured in the Board of Public Works’ rooms. “Were you in favor of ——" “I know tho rest,” ho auddenly ejaculated. “J am entirely in favor of the move, or any oth- er movo that looks towards the election of a new Mayor, andI will work my utmost for the furthering of any scheme having that as its object?” * How does your colleague, Ald. Coey, stand on the question.” 2 + fle has always been a stanch Republican, and as this seems solely a Republican move, I trust he will not forsaxe his party in the hour of ita need.” ALD. RICHARDSON, —__ of the First Ward, was next interviewed, and at once said that his oftice-holding days were over, and he was no longer an aspirant for Al- dermanic favors. . 2 ** Are yon in favor of ordering an election for Mayor,” asked the revorter. : “Well. fam a Republican. You know the rest. When the party needs mo I will be thero.” Ald. Dixon and Warren of the Second Ward were in too mach of a hurry to interview, and rather evaded the tew questiona that they did answer. However, both of them usually come to the scratch in remarkably fine order, and are nearly always on the.eafe and right side of tho fence. Without a particle of doubt they may be added to the list ALD. SCHAFF .£% AND LENGACHER, of the Seventeenth Ward, ara both Republicans, and their ward is now about as strongly Repub- ican ag any in the city. Ald. Lengacber wisned time to consult the political leaders of his ward before expressing any scutiment. Personaily, he was in favor of such a call, and bad but little doubt that bis constituents were even more strongly in favor of it, inasmuch as they had already unanimonsly passed the resolution in their ward club. ALD. STOUT AND MAER, of the Sixteenth Ward, are both oesrtily in favor of the measure. In nuswer to tho interviewer's first question the latter‘ .ephed ia his emphatic German mannor, “ Sure, 1 am in favor of every- Lody going ont of office slong with me,” and the former replied, *‘i have not time tosay mach, but you may patme down with that long list you ulready have -as heartily in fayor of the hieasure. Tuat gets my vate; you hear me."¢q Ald. White and Gunderson, of the Eleventh Ward, will both support the mensure. Ald. White will not sacrifice the views of bis constita- ents for the sake of holding over any man, even though that man is Harvey D. Colvin. Ald. Gundereon favors the measure, and now that the ball bas commenced rolling it must not stop until the move is completed, for, ir the measure failg and Colvin retains his office, it will create an enmity between him and the Council that cannot fail to bea barrier to the welfare of the raunicipality. Ald. Dickineon, of the Ninetecoth Ward, claims to bo hardly prepared for so radical a move, and will not supgort it until Le sees the Jaw for it, or some othor equally good reason. Ald. Sommer, of the Sixth Ward, ia not pre- pared for it either. In his case, however, he will leave it to his constituents to decide, and, 28 thoy are allanti-Colvin men, Ald. Sommer may at onco begin to falt into the traces. ALD. WOODMAY, of the Tenth Ward, saya bis ward his chock full of it, and even if he wished to be on the other side of the fence, his ccustituency would com- pel him to support the measure, However, he 1s pergonallyin favor of it, and will lend alt his aid towards accomplishing the end. His colleague, Davia W. Clark, is in 3 similar state of mind, and will aiso support Ald. Echharat, of the Fifteonth Ward, al- though not seen 1m reference to the matter, is ‘inqualitiedly in favor of it. His colleague, Ald. Ityan, isa young member of the Council, and was elected but for a single year. His candidacy for re-election is by no meane a certainty, and ho will probebly fail in with the othérs. ‘Ald. Campbell, of the Thirteenth Ward, is in New York, but no one can doubt the course that he will take on so admirable a measure. His colleague, Ald. Case, may also be expected to come to timeim good order... __ nie Beuidea these there are Ald. Stone, T. C. Clarke, Reidy, McClory, Waterman, Cleveland, Jones, and Lynch, all of whom are thought to bo in favor of the moasure. ‘THE ONLY ARDENT OPPOSITION that the order will meet with will come, if it comes at all, from tho Eighth, Ninth, and Eighteenth Wards, ol1 Democratic. And, if it does come, it will beso feeble as to be almost unudticeable. ‘Thus thero is no wonder that there ig a heap of trovhle on the old man’s mind. Last night he left for Washington in company with such Democratie straights as Gen. Lieb, F._H. Winston, Perry H. Smith, and Dan O'Hara, ostensibly for the purpose of urging the meeting of the Democratic Convention io this city. His political friends aay he merely went with the crowd for the purpose of endeavoring to have the Gonveotion held in this city, but those of different political viewa say that Mayor Colvin has jumped tho Republican party, and ia working for the ignus fatuus of the nomination for Mayor on the Democratic ticket, nor would the Governorship be a plum to be scorned. Tim alone will tell. : —-+—. REPUBLICANS IN COUNCIL. TUESDAY, THE 22D OF FEBRUARY, will be celebrated by the Republicans at their headquarters, corner Lake and Clark streets, day and evening. Tho Republican State Central Committee will meet on that day to make arrangements for the State Convention, and, sa heretofore, several hundred prominent Republicans from different parts of the Stato have been invited to consult and address the meetings. All the candidates for State officers will be present, and our people will have an opportunity to see them in the evening. Speeches aro expected from s number of prominent men. Senator Ogieaby, Gen. Beveridge, Shelby M. Cullom, Col. Fort, tho Hen. J. B, Hawley, Jesso DuBois, Col. Ridgeway, the Hon. J. 0. Short, Axc#or Lippincott, Col. Harlow, and maay others, have already signified their intention to be present aad address the meeting, ‘The meeting during the day will be devoted to business and reports from the different Con- gressional Districts, and in the evening the Grand Council of the Central Cinb will hold s meeting, at which the distinguished gentlemen mentioned will speak. Arrangements have been made by the Glee Club to be present, and the headquarters aro now being decorated with flaga and portraita suitable to the occasion. —_—_——— THE SCANDINAVIANS, ROUSING AIASB-MEETING, Last evening, in the old Aurora V'urner Hall, No, 113 Milwautee avenue, a very largo Scanti-. navian meeting was held for the purpose of or- ganizing a Republican Club of -that nationality. Mr. C.¥, Christianson called the meeting to order, and stated ite objecta in Norwegian. Justice C. Kk. Matson was chosen temporary President, snd Mr. H. L. Heitz elected tempo- rary Secretary, Mr. A. J, Elwig offored the fol- lowin; Resolved, That wa orgunize ourselves into a political club, fo te kuown ss the Scandina ‘olla, CMB of CBIEREO on vee Reeoloed, That the Chalr appoint seven from this meeting who shall retiro and sepors suitable names ior officers of this Club, consisting of one President, even Vice-Presidents, ‘one Secretary, ORATOR CCS. and cue Treasurer, aBd an Executive C aisting of fifteen members, to be reported to this meat- ing for ita consideration. ‘After a brief discussion the resolutions wore adopted. 3esers. Christianson, C. E. W allt ame, Juiius Peterson, O. L. Woodman, 8, Dixon, i - bert Oleson, and John -Andargon were appointed. Tho Committee then retired. Dr. Juleon spoke briefy, and said what they needed was good men as Ofticera of the Club, men who could reprecent she. Scandinavians worthily.in the eyes of the people. Mr. Boyesen, i brother of the well-known Prof. Boyesen, of Cornell University, also spoke. Be thought it pretty near time for the Scandi- navians to come to the front. Complaint would avail them nothing if they did uot act. A was necesgary was action, ‘They must do their best to got rid of all corruption, and it was their duty as citizens in this Republic to do their ut- most for that purpose. P - ‘My. Oharles Sundell, of the Allen Line, said that there could be no choice for the Scandina- yians in this city as to which party-they should stick to; that the Republican was the one; aod no other party had ever done what this had for their adopted country. Mr, A.J. Elwig followed ina few remarks in English, ana urged the Scandinavians to eup- port the Republican ticket at the coming elec- tion, and to turn the present incumbent of the Mayor's chair—H. D. Colvin—ont of office, with his entire corrupt crew of hangers-on, and thus prepare the way for the Presidential campaign to follow in the full. é 4 ‘Mr. Gettelson spoke on the financial auestion, and sgainet the Nationa! Banks, and in favor of greenback. Mr. John Wickers spoke as a Reformed Demo- crat, and said that the Republican party was not afraid to do its duty. It was not afraid to bring down the force of the law. evon upon its own supporters, if they were found guilty of corrup- tion. The Committee on Permanent Officers then reported, as follows: Prendent—Jons Oleson. Vice-Presidenty—-C. R, Matson, George P. Beyer, 0. E. Willams, Edward Thompson, S. Dixon, Julius Peterson, Anton Orin, ‘Treasurer—R. Henderson, Corresponaing Seeretary—David Schoyen. ! Recording Secreary—Lenry L. Hertz, Beceutee Committee—E. C.” Chriatianson_(Chair~ man), Martin Gunderson, H. 8. Paulson, A. P. John- son, Ole T. Birkland, Ole Oleson, N, Broun, Charles Bradstron#a. Lee, Thomas Embreidt, Jana Meyers, A, J. Elwig, Thomas Brown, Capt, H, Mickels- son, C.W. Woodman, COLVIN. x Mr. C. E. Williams offered the following : ‘Warneas, The terms of all city officers expire by lim- Station in April noxt, and an election will bo held for that purpose; and Wabneas, ‘The term of Harvey D. Colvin should expire by that time, uccording to our opinion; sna ‘Wuenkas, The Supreme Court has scen fit to allow the matter referred to them to pass over without giv- ing a decision; therefore, Resolred, That we, the Scuaamavians of Chicago, be- Moving that the people should be heurd on the ques- tion at tho polls; therefore, Lesvived, That we ask the Council to orders special election for Mayor to serve until April, 1877, to take tho placo of Harvey D. Colvin, whose term of office ‘has expired. s Mr. Gettelaon spoke in Isndation of Harvey D. Colvin, and against the revo.utions, and wandered off to s haphazard attack on the press, for which he was called to order a “Mr. B. Henderson stated that the resolutions were no attack on Mr. Colvin, and merely ex- oreszed their opini if adopted, that the ‘Mayor's time had expired, and he was usurping the placa ;. Br, Ole Bendickson said that the resolutions did not prevent the Mayor from running again. ‘Ald. Gunderson said that the Supreme Court had lett the matter rather undecided, much against his will. He explained what the result, would bo in case a new Mayor ye elected to take Colyin’s place ; it perhaps might throw the city in confusion. . ‘Mr. Birkland moved to lay tho resolutions on the table, which the Chair declared carried, though the vote seemed ovenly divided. ‘The report of the Committee on Permanent Officers was then adopted. ‘Mr. Charles Sundel! suggested that the Club olect two delegates to the Central Club. _ ‘The new President then took the cbsir, and briefly thanked the Club for the honor couferred upon him, ana ho advocated that better order be preserved in tho future, aud personalities be kere out. ‘ne question of delegates to the Central Cinb was then discuseed, but as the Executive Com- mittee hae decided to recognize no nauouality, the subject was dropped, and the meeting ad- journed. pes THE CENTENNIAL CLUB. DISCUSSING KNEE-BREECHES, The members of the Centenniat Club met at Justice Salisbury’a office, on West Madison atreet, last night. The meeting was called to order by Justice Salispury, Counselor, and the minutes of the last meeting of the Club were read and sp- proved. ‘The Counselor stated that the Commanders and Vice-Counselor had not been appointed, and that they would not probably be until a fuller listof membership was presented. __ On motion, tho time for the appointment of those officers was extended at the option of the Counselor. ‘ Mr. E. H. Hinkley moved the appointment of & committeo of three, including the Counselor, to draft a constitution and by-laws. Carned. The Chair appointed Messrs. Conrad, Clark, and Thompaon upon the committee. Ald. Clark moved that the Secretary of the Ciub meet the Committee with the constitution and by-laws of thecld Tenner organization. Tuesday evening. The motion was carried, with the understanding that the Tanner organization bo adopted so far as practicable for the Conten- nial Club, ; Ald. Clark spoke in regard to the uniform, and the expense. He thought the proposed Centennial uniform would cost about $25. “ Farther than this,” said he, ‘* there are men of my build who in knee-breeches would look like the devil.” He proposed s torch and a cape, which would coat lew, and therefore attract Jarger accessions to the Club. Yhe Counselor replied that he thought 100 men could be secured who would wear the knec- breeches, whilo the ward-clabs might be uni- formed ia hats, caps, and torches. ‘Mr. Conrad suggested that the matter be left to the Committee on Constitution. Mr. Thompson agreed with the Counselor as to the ward clubs, and suggested the idea of uniforming a Continental Company to visit Philadelphia dunog the Centennial, Mr. Hinkley asked if the members of the company would pay their ovm expensesto Phila- ip! Mr. Clark replied that that was a desideratum. ‘The expense would be from $100 to $200 each. and he questioned if the members would want to pay thet amount. Mr. Thompeon ssid he thought the expense business could be regulated, when the time comes to start for Philadelphia. The Counselor remarked that the Centennial Company would be separate from the ward clubs, and he thonght 100 men could be found who would be willing to pay the expenses to Phil- adelphia. -- sa Br. Conrad suggested that the Centennial Club be formed first, and then get up the Phila- delphia Company. ‘The questich came up as to the engagement ofa hail, which elicited a long discusyion as to the eource of the funds. Mir, Ciark recommended that each member pay $1 initiation fee. ‘The Counrelor ssid he expected that money would come for campaign gorvices. Mr. Clark said he expected money for other campaigns, but it didn’t come, and he would rather have $110 cash than $5 in promises. Acommittee of three was appointed to select a hall, with instractions toreportat the next meating. -~ > ~ ‘ The Hon. M. M. Miller commenced a speecn on towsnhip orgavization and the propriety of its abolishment, put he was ruled out of order, and the meating adjourned. —_+—. THE FOURTH WARD. SENDING DELEGATES TO THE CENTRAL CLUB. The Fourth Ward Republican Ciub held a meet~ ing last eveniug at the Club’s headquarters, 960 Wabash avenue, Mr. A. J. Galloway in the chair, nd a goodly number present. After tho usual pretimioary business, the re- port of a committee of three—Mesars. Hawes, Grannis, and Williams—appointed to consider the question whether delegates should be sent to the Central Republican Ciub or not, was read. ‘The paper was lengthy and detailed, and favored the sending of such representatives of the Fourth Werd Club to the Central body. The motion was made that the report be bar arses Murry Nelaon moved ss}'an amendment that action be deferred for one week. He, for one, objected to sending anv delegates to & conven- tion that was organized as wae the Central Club. He had known from personal experience how the Club was founded, and what kind ‘of men were the members, and they were not the ones to represent tho Nepublicans of the city. Of courage there were some good men in the organi- zation, but he thought that the dishonest ole- ment prevailed. He recited his experience with the Club. Ho tbougbt it s close corporation, and believed that no good could come out of it, ‘Mr, Kirk Hawes differed from Mr. Nelson. If the Central Clab was such 6 corrupt organize- faon,.what more could. the Fourth Ward do. than to send two of its best men to fight the workings of the corrupt bummer leaders? He coald see No other way and thought that the quicker it was done the better. : Ald, Spalding also favored sending the dele- gates, and made at few remurks to that effect. ‘Mr, Nelson again took the floor, and averred that the Central Club was conceived in fraud and organized in corruption. He was not will- ing that the Fourth Ward Club should, by send- ing their representatives to that body, recognize theae corrupt doings. 2 ‘He was answered by Ald. Spalding and Mr. Hawes, in impressive speeches, that seemed to represent the ideas of the gentlemen present. For the third time Mr, Nelson rose, and at- tempted to have the report of the Committee refused. He saw many faults in the Central Club organization. They had placed on tho Committees and at the heads of the Commit- tees men who were known to be the ones who had aided and abetted the election frauds and the stuffing of ballot-boxes in the elections last spring aud last fall, and would do it again at the t opportunity. neMld Spalding excitedly roso, and asid that ho could not sea why ths fact of the corraptness of the Central Club, if in wos as Mr. Nelson ropre- sented, but which he was very much inclined to doubt, should deter them from their object. The Fourth Ward Republicans badd or- ized for tbe very purpose of main- finiag the perity of the _ballot-bor and the correct administration of public sffaira. Should the first glance at the work to be done scare them from thoir object? Was not this a chance to strikea heavy blowin a good direc- tion? Was it not the duty of the Club and the members as honest citizens? He thought it was. Ifthe Republican Central organization, that in- fluenced so many, was directed 1n the interest of the enomy, it was the fret daty of the Clab to gend its two best men to spy out corruption and defeat it if possible by any means available, and if the two delegates could not roform the Clab, every good citizen of the ward should appoint himself a member of the Central Club ana wipe ont the scoundrels. The Alderman’s remarks were warmly received aad applaoded. He was followed by several other gentlemen, some of whom favored and others opposed the adoption of the report of the Committee. It was finatly adopted by a large majority, and the Chair appointed s Committee of three—Mesura. Emmons. Crawford, and Kellogg—to select the delegates. The Committee reported the nsmes of J. H. Clough and Norman Williams. They were unanimously elected, OFF WITH HIS HRAD. The following resolution, offered by a gentle- man paeeent, was read by the Secretary, who stated that it had been adopted in substance by nearly all the Republican Ward Clubs of the city: ‘Warnras, By the adoption of the general municipal charter, it is provided that a Mayor, ‘Treasurer, Attor- ney, Clerk, and thirty-six Aldermen shail be elected to fili the placas of present ‘incumbents, whose term ex- pires upon the election of their successors, There- rTReoteed, That the Aldermen of the Fourth Ward be and are hereby requested touse every means in their yower to have called by the Board of Aldermen, and due notice given of a general election in April noxt, at which time said oificers, 2s provided, including Mayor, shall bo voted for. 5 2 The resolution wag, with applause, unanimous- ly adopted. 7 Mr. Nelson moved that the resolution be pre- sented to the Central Club by the delegates, wich the recommendation that i¢ be adopted by that body. Carried. All Republicans present, who were not mem- bers of the Club, were tnen invited to come for- ward and sign the constitution and work with the others. Several subecribed their names, and the meeting adjourned till Saturday evening at the same time and place. ——-——— MINOR MEETINGS. EIGHTH WARD. The Eighth Ward Republican Club met last evening at No. 350 Weat Twelfth street for the purpose of perfecting their organization. The President, William Justice, occupied the Chair. The Committee on Procurement of Ha all re- ported that Martin's Hall, at No. 381 Blue Island avenue, could bo secured at afairrental The terms were agreed upon, and the Committee ordered to leaso it. On motion of Capt. Me- Grath, it was decided to hold s meeting every secona Wednesday. Messrs. Flanders, Moore, snd Capt. AfcGrath were added to tke Committee on Elections, and Messrs. Anderson, Graham, and Thomas Flan- dere were added to the list of Vice-Presidents. Mr. Schmeltz introduced a resolution similar to that already passed in the Sevonth Ward, call- ing upon the Council to order an election for all elective city officers at the first regular election under the new city charter, April 23, 1876. The Chairman remarked that the Eighth Ward Club was the first to pass such a resolution, and that the war-cry had renounded ali along the line. The echo alone was still left of it, and bo thought it but proper to again s‘artie the ears of the defiant officials now holding office. The res- olution was nnanimously carried. Mr, Maerz moved that a committee of two be appointed to confer with like committees from other ward clubs, to ask and call for s regnlar party convention for the nomination of candi- dates for town offices, Io regard to this, Capt. McGrath remarked that the Central Clab would undonbtedly attend to it, but it was yet an open question as to whether it were better for the party to risk its fame in nominating candidates for corrupt town offices. Nevertheless, it waa his opinion that strict party nominations on both sides was the only feasible way of bnnging out good and responsible candidates. The resolu- tion was finaily adopted, and Messrs. Maerz and Chipp were appointed. ‘The Club then adjourned to meet again Wednesday, March 1, at No. 381 Blue Island avenue, FOURTEENTH WARD. A meeting of the Republicaus of the Four- teenth Ward waa held last evening, and a ward club was organized with the following general officers: President, William Willams; Vico Presidents, W. W. Plog nant Robert McCauley, ‘August Sinder, and Otro Diebling; Recording Secretary, F. 8. Baird; Corresponding Secre- tary, Thomas J. Shea; Treasurer, W. H. Dob- son. SEVENTEENTH WARD. A few members of the Republican Club of the Seventeenth Ward came together last evening at No. 378 North avenue. Mr. H. Velkman pre- sided, and accounted for the slim attendance by the statement that the meeting had not been ad- vertisod iu the German papers. The Secretary then proceedod to read the con- stitation and by-laws, which had been prepared by a committee appointed at the last meeting. ‘The report wus adopted. After receiving a number of signatures to the constitution, the Club adjourned until next Sat- urday evening, to meet at the same place. ‘The meeting announced to be held at No. S11 Larrabee street last evening has been post- poned until to-morrow evening. MINETEENTH WARD, ‘The Republicans of the Nineteenth Ward held ® meeting lest evening for the purpose of organ- izing a ward club, Gen. A. L. Chetlain was, on motion, elected Cbairaan, and Mr. John W. Dickson, Secre- ary. On motion, the following Committee was ap- pointed to make nominations for permanent otli- cers of tho Club, and delogates to the Grand Council: W.B. Dickinson, C. W. Fuller, and Barney McCormick. During the absence of the Committee, Br. Hosmer addressed the meeting, and stated that he was glad the Republicans were organizing. Tho prospects of the party were never betier than at present. He was confident that Gen. Sherman would be the candidate of the Repub- lican_ party for President. ‘This nomination would give them a prestige)which would carry them on to victory. He hoped the Republicens of the Nineteenth Ward would throw their might towards electing Gen. Sherman. the Committee on Nominations returned and reported as follows : President—Gen. A, L, Chetlain, Vice-President—C. W. Fuller, Treasurer—Theodore Feleh. saan br es a 8 Soin legates rand C David Wylie. rcs peat Mr. Wylie hoped he would be excused from serving. Though he was a Republican at tho present time, yet he waa not quite sure whethor ‘ho would act with the party at the next election. It depended entirely on what kind of men were nominated for office. There was at present a disposition among the Republicans to nominate old office-seekers and scalawags. Then ho wanted to see how Grant acted towards Priatow, If this man was turned ont he would have to come to the conclusion that the Republican party Was corrapt and was no longer deserving the support of honest citizens, Gen. Chetlain said the reasons assigned by Mr. Wylie showed him to be the man for the place. In the position of delegate he could look ty it that no scalawags were piaced in nomins- ion. Sustice DeWolf moved that two mot Presidents bo added to the officers. ages ane Comnaittas. on Nomimations were instract- report two more names fo! iti at ae. next meeting. ac tSst pasties @ report of tha Committee was unanim: ly adopted, Eearid Gen. Chetlain returned thanks for the honor conferred upon him, and made a few remarks regarding the oxcellent prospects of the Re- publican party if the people would only take a omming elections, | suiScient interest in the ¢ FOREICN. The Alphonsists Capture Estella the Carlist Stronghold, Tho Disorganized Insurgent Army Flsg ing Toward the French Border. Winslow, the Boston Forger, Anxion to Come Home and Explain, Gambetta Protests Against the Suppres sion of Radical Gatherings, SPAIN. ARMY NEWS. Loxpox, Feb. 19.—A Carlist General, who wag in the recent engagement at Elgueta, writes; “The battle lasted all day. We lost our posi. tion, which was an important one, it being near to the country leading to Aceptra. The Alphon. sists numbered eight or nine times our forces, but we would have defeated them nevertheless if our ammunition had not been exhausted. For hours some of our men bad no cartridges, and I caonot say whore we shall be able to establish our lines, My own opinion is that the enemy will reach Aspeytia, and perhaps we shall haye a struggle to keep him out of Toloss.” FALL OF ESTELLA. Mapa, Feb. 19.—Carovas del Castillo read in the Cortes to-day a dispatch announcing tha; Estella, the Carlist stronghold, had surrendered unconditionally, and that tne:Carlists, routed at Penaplata and Vera were fleeing to France. Ths dispatch aleo stated that King Alphongo hag ar rived at Vergara. ; Wasurxatos, D. C., Feb. 19.—An official dis. patch from Madrid was received to-nigh: stating that Gen. Primo de Riva sent to-day s tele; dated from Monte Gurra, to the Minister of War, iuforming him of the surrender of Estella at ¢ o'clock this morning. The fall of this, tho most important Carlist stronghold, is considered thy end of the rebelli fon. CaRLIBT REPORTS. Henpare, Feb. 19.—The Carlists claim a grea victory in repoleme. ue Alphoneiat attacr on Estella and Santa ‘bara along the whole line, inflicting great losses and taking 1.00 prison ers, It is asserted that the Carlists have rea» cupied Zaranz and Costa. CLOSING ovr. Sr. Seas DE Luz, Feb. 19.—Don Carlos has digmissed hia Ministers snd confided the direg tion of his affairs to the military authorities. Advices from Hendaje state that the reporty of alleged Carliac victories lack confirmation, —_—__ “" WINSLOW. TAKING THINGS EASY. Loxpos, Feb. 19.—alrs. Winslow, the wife ot the Boston forger, bas arrived, and i3 at thr Charing-Cross Hotel, out leaves there for othe lodging. Her son and sister, who accompanied her, have onty about $160, and aeemin great trouble. Col. Cheesebro is endeavoring to in duce them to return to America, but the mattes is difficult to manage, as the American Legation has no funds applicable to such purpose. Wins- low bears up very well, He has written to tha Logation sayirg be thimks it would be in the in- terest of all interested in his caso thas he pe in Boston as_ soon _ as poasible, and offering, as an American officer will take chargo of him and will soon be here, and oq himself and family are anxious to return, that if the Legation will withdraw tho extradition pro- ceadings he will retarn with officer of his own accord to the United States to etand trial. Tha proposition cannot be acted upon, as thaw requires certain rontine. The United Statos Consul at Rotterdam has recovered from Mra. Wioslow about $5,000,—*1,000 cash and 24,000 United Statesybonds. Mrs. Winslow says she does not know how her husbsnd obtained this mouey, and supposes ic is hare. Col. Cheesebro saysahe seems to be honest in her representa: tions, and does not appearto know anything about the swindling operations. Winslow comes up for examination Wednes- day next. The proceedings wil! be merely for mal, and will occupy only s few muautes, ‘Though the ladies aro much distressed, neither they nor the prisoner appear to fully realize the actual position of matters. Winslow is compara- tively cheerful, and very tslkative. He seems to think he will go bok to Boston, havea grand trial, extensively in the nows finally Be discharged. bh a GREAT BRITAIN. FAILURE, Lonpox, Feb. 19.—It was Edward Wilson & Co., manufacturing chemists, of Manchester, who failed, and not, as previously stated, Ad. dieaham & Warburton, solicitors, who made the announcement. ‘The liabilities are estimated at 3500,000, ‘MONETARY. To-day has been the quietest for some time on the Stock Exchange. he English fonda have een firm at better prices. ‘oreign marke have been dull, and nearly all changes hsre® downward direction. The discount demand ia quiet, with only moderate inquiry for aboce loans. 2 —_—s— FRANCE. DIED. Pants, Feb. 19.—Adolphe Theodore Brongul- ast, the scientist and author, is dead. Henri Joseph Guellaume Patin, listarateur and member of the Academy, is dead. GAMBETTA PROTESTS. Feb. 19.—Gambetts has formally protested against the exceptionslly rigorous measnres of the military authorities ia prohibit- ing private meetings of Radicals. a ITALY- ‘THE CARNIVAL SEASON. Nartes, Feb. 19.—Victor Emanuel is here, an@ will remain during the carnival. A grand bali and other festivities will mark the King’s pres- ence. Americans are arrivmg to wituess the carnival. ——-—_— RUSSIA. FEMALE BARRISTERS PROHIBITED, Sr. Perenspore, Russia, Feb. 19,—An official ukase forbids women exercising the fanctions of barristers. FINANCIAL, NEW YORK. New Yorz, Feb. 19.—The failare of B. M. Livermore, Treasurer of the Howe Pin Com- pany, until recently at No. 444 Broadway, is re ported. Tho cause of tie failare wae the recent fire, by which all the aesets in posseasion of the ‘Treasurer were daptroyed. CASENOVIA. Casrxovia, N. J., Fob. 19.—The Bank of Case- nouia closed its doors this morning. THE BLACK HILLS. Special Disratch to The Chicaao Pritune, Srovux Crry, Is., Feb. 19.—A correspondent With the first Black Hills party by the Missourl River route writes from Fort Thompson, Feb 14, that the party on tho way up the river stopped at Fort Randall, and were treated kindly by the military officials there. Col, Lugenbecl, Post Commander at Randalt, presented Deputy Unit- ed States Marshal Ash, of Dakota, who is ono ne the party, with arms and ammunition. 5 Prate & Ferris, Government cad pala contractors to transport Indian supplies from Fort Randall to the Spotted Tail Agency, are 2r- Tanging to put on a stage and freight line to the Blank Halls, to commence running the middle of ‘Tho writer saya wherever they have met the military thoy bavo received encocragement from them to go ahead. eS, PEORIA COUNTY COURT-HOUSE. Sveciat Dispatch to The Chicaco Tribune. Pron, DL, Feb. 19.—Wilicox & Miller, of Chicago, sre the successfa) architects whose plans for our proposed new Coust-Honse were adopted by the Board of S.pervisore last night. ‘There wera twenty-four competing architect® before the Board, which has been in session eince Monday. Some of tholeading architects of the West were present. Tho plans of Willcox & Miller provide for 2 commodious building to coat about $200,000. It is to be built in the highest modern etyle, and to be faily equal to anything of the kind in the West. o building materi- als are to bo iron, sandstone, and Missouri pol- iebed granite, with white marble caps and bases for porticos, etc. It is expected that the will take immodiate action now that the plaos have been adopted, and push the work sapidiy on tO completion.