Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 16, 1877, Page 2

~ == (S / VA 1 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1877—SIXTEEN PAGES. resenting Conkling, and Senators Ransom and McDonald, representing Senator Gordon, met 8s 2 volunteer COMMITTEE OF ARBITRATION. « They had their confercnce in the room of the Committec on Library, and a special messenger was placed to guard the room. The result of the deliberation of the Committee were satis- factory to Senator Lamar on bekalf of Senator Gordon and Scmator Jones acting for Senator Conkling. The result of this conference was the preamble and resolution azreed to in secret gession, ordered spread upon the legislative records of the Senate, and furnished to the As- sociated Press. That agreement sets forth that the difficultics arose over mutual misapprehen- 3ion and misunderstanding. The secret 8ession, unlike an cxecutive ses- sion, was sometbing to which recourse Las not been had . * FOR MANY YEARS. Senator Thurman called for the session under the Gith Rule of the Scuate, which is as follows: On a motion made and eeconded to ehut the oor of the Senate on the dlecussion of any busi- 2ess wigteh may, {n the opinion of 8 Semator, ro- quirgfecrecy. the presiding officer ehall direct the ZaliEty to be cleared, and during the discussion of snch motion the doors shall remain ebut. This rule was first adopted in February, 1707, and the Senate for over twelve years after the organization of the Government never con- ducted any business in public. INTERVIEWERS BAFFLED. The most persistent attempts of Interviewers, whether in the person of representatives of the press or of Senators, have failed to-night to ob- tain either from Scnators Conkling or Gordon auy authorized statement of the affair. From Gen. Gordon in person it is learned that, in view of the scttlement, he considers that it would be Improper for him to say anything on the sub- ject more than is contained in the paper made Public by the Senate to-day. An intimate per- sonal friend of Scnator Conkling states that he (Conkling) entertains precisely the same view. From official sources, therefore, the public is olliged to content itself with the agreement entered into by the representatives of the two gentlemen spread upon the records of the leg- _islative proceedings and furnished to the press. From other sources, which are both friendly to Eenator Gordou aud just, it is said, to Senator Conkling, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION is obtained: In executive session, after the case of the Georgla Internal-Revenue Collector, Wade, had been confirmed, Gen. Gordon pro- posed to move that Speacer, of Alabama, re- port the case of Smith, who was nominated for Collector of Mobile, in which case there had been an adverse report which had been nssiemed to Spencer’s charge. Spencer was hold- ing the report back. While Gordon was in the act of speaking, and while making this motion, Conkling called .out loudly, “Go on with the calendar!” Gordon immediately said, *‘Mr. President, the Senator from New York is not in ihe Chair, but he orders the Chair to 2o on with the calendar.” Several names had been called for action, when Gordon made this remark. Senator Conkling sprang to his feet after Gor- don’s remark, and ASKED WHAT GORDON HAD SAID AFOUT TN, Gordon immediatcly repeated the language. Conkling then said, * If the Senator from Geor- gia savs that T ordered the Chair to o on with the calendar, he states what is.not true.” Gordon replied, “Very well. We will settle that hereafter.” Conkiing retorted, We will settle it here.” and reveated what he said before, Gordon then again_ said, ** We will not settle it herebut elsewnere.” AT A LATER STAGE and jn the executive session, Judge Thurman, speaking of this unfortunate occurrence, said that he hoped it could bessettled without fur- ther dificulty. e had no doubt that the bharsh words used by both Senstors came from misapprehension of each other's purprse. He did mot suppose ‘there was any intentional ‘affront, and hoped that each would make cxptanations. and that nothing more would heard of it. Mr. Hamlin spoke in the same pacific direction, but neither Gordon nor Conkling said anything, and re- mained in their scats. The following are THE PROCEEDINGS ‘which followed the adjournment as ascertained from at Jeast a semi-official source: Imme- diately after the adjournment screral Senators, acting ithout _consultation with their _ principals, Gordon and Conkling, undertook, as_the code sags, to compose the difficulty. They met Jor thmt purpose at the_Capitol. These versons were Hamiin and Howe on the part of Conkling,sand Ransom aud McDonald on the part of Gorden. They sat until an hour past. m‘.dn'xiht last night, :nd agreed to meet at 11 o’clock this morning to cousider the mat- ter. They reassembled at 11, and a very adroit statement was agreed upon, which was entirely satisfactorv to the friends of both Senators. This statement WAS FORMALLY ACCEPTED by Conkling and Gordon, and was brought info the Senate and read there. - Many of the reports woich have appeared have greatly exagerated the scenc and the language of the exeeutive ses: sion. Some of them are remarded by Gen. G don’s friends as very unjust to im, but they do not deem any particular refutation necessarv. The matter bavinz been settled, it appears that it would be against the ctiguette ot The vode 16 say anything now. Thejricnas of Gen. Gordon say that the re- rts that any communication was exchunged ctween the parties. or sent or received by :iflmr. cither of a direct or an indirect charac- er, are B WROLLY UNFOUNDED, No communication passed. Efforts for peace were immediately bewun by gentiemen whose character was a” guarantee thata scttlement wonld . be _arrived at. It is cer- tain that Phil Sheridan and Senator Junes, of Nevada, were Conkling's special counselors, but neither of these gentlemen will make any statements upon the subject. AN UNCSUAL OCCURRENCE. 70 the Western Associuted WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 15.—It scems that the official entry made to-day in the Sepate ‘proceedings regarding the affair between Sena- tors Conkiing and Gordon Is the first eatry of the kind that has been made since a like action was taken in regard to the celebrated aflair be- tween Senators Poindexter and Forsyth which wwas similurly arransed by the agency of Henry Clay over forty years ago. Senators Conkling and Gordon have declined to converse on the subject. No communica- tion, oral or written, passed between them. Certain Senators immediatcely after the occur- rence begun the business of “adjustment, and Senators Hamlin and Rausom were especiall y judiclous in_arranzme the matter. Senators Gordon and Conkling were not in the Senate chiamber wheu the scttlement was reported. NOTES AND NEWS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE. | Speciat Disvatck 10 The Clicago Tribune. W ASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 15.—~Whatever may be said to the contrary, it is certain that the Yresident has no intention of making any change in bis Cabinet, and if Secretary Evarts ‘has contemplated resizoing his position tbhis is ROt known at the White House. The Presi- 4+ut 55 also firm in bis position as regards Sena- Arial OpDOsition, and does not contemplate any «mange in his policy. s TUE !’A‘Cll'lc RATLROAD SCHEMES. The Committee_on the Pacific Railroad has appoitted - Sub-Commitfees. Tne Texas & Pacifle snd Southern Pacific were referred to 2 £ubcommittce consistinr of Messrs. Throok S‘P\%n’ngxi"(l:?l' Murris(:g, Ch;\lmers{ Luttrell, Nell, . ese four 3 s::slsln;d"f:-c ::I)d three oppose il.a vgfi!ér 8!‘3 f € surver of a -rairoad from Austin 1o 2 poy Gl Y point on G of _California, in Mexico, was Lh:efc(’rr‘:.-l\g to Lutrrell, L:m‘lcl:s, Blair, Cole, and Thock- Joorton, The Mexican Governnient 15 said to VC given permission for the survey, snd the rfi:san assigned for asking the appropriation is llu the road wonld be many hundred miles ehorter tlian any otber that could be construct. from New York to the Pacific tide water. COMMISSIONER TO TRE PARIS EXPOSITION. T ae e e Wostern Associated Press, o ASIINGTON, D. C. Dee. 15.—Gov, McCor- 2 x;lfi'x’-r’n‘ldef)%nmle Xse.s:iau. Was unanimously . mmissioner-G Pari Houlinned er-General to the Laris TREASURY STATEMENT, - . The Treasury now holds $345,593,550 tn bunds 30 secure National bank cireulation, and §14,. 033,000 to securc publicdeposits. United Stasrs bonds deposited for circutation for the week endinz to-ay, £675.000; United States bonds beld for atlon withdrawn during the week snding to-day, $656,000 National Bauk eircaia. ton, Gutstanding currency potes, K20,306,101: gold notes, SI383.120; internal rovionn ob refpts, §30,067,471; customs receipts, 263,96 receipts of national bankk Dotes Tof thewat cading to-day compared with the correspoading riod of last year: 1874, $3.631,000; 1S877,. 29397,000. Recdipts to-day, S66600. © THE RECORD. SENATE. Wasmyovoy, D. C., Dec. 15.—~Mr. Butler submitted a resolution for the investigation of the discharge of the Committec on Privilezes and Elections from consideration of his creden- tialsat the extra sessfon, but Mr. Cameron (Wis.) objected, on the ground that the resolu- tion was a violation of the agrcement not to transact new business, and after an -animated discussion the resolution went over. During the reading of the Journal & message was reccived from the House announcing that the Speaker had signed a number of bills, among. them the Deficiency Apopropristion bill, all of which were immediately siznéa by the Vice-Presi- dent. Mr. Cockrell said it kad been bis intention to offer resolutions of respect to the memory of his Inte colleague (Bozy) before the holiday recess; but, after consultation with Senators, it nad been thought best to defer the matter nntil after the holidays. He now gave notice that on Wednes- day, Jen. 16, he would submit such resolutions for coneideration. A motion 10 go fnto exccutive scssion was de- clared also_to be against the agreement, but sub- _scquently Mr. Thurmen said there was a matter which he had ‘been informed would be bronght to the attention of the Seate, and he moved that the doors be closed under Rule 6%, Agreed to unanimously. Rule G4 provides that, on a motion made and seconded o close_the doors of the Scaate on the discussion of any business which may in the opinion of thSenators require eecrecy, the pre- siding officer shail dircct the galleries tobe cleared, ana during the discussion of such motion the doors shall remain closed. ‘This motion was rubmitted for the purpose of considering the difficulty between Mes: nk- ling and Gordon in exccutive ecssion yesterday, and, after the doors were reopened, the following puper was made public: ing the sccret éesrion, Mr. Hamlin offcred the ving, which was unanimously agreed t0: “WHEREAS, A misunderstanding baving arisen be- tween the Hon.Roscoe Conkling and the Hon. John B. Gordon in the course of the execative proceed- ings of the Scnate yesterday, and mutuul under- standings thercon having becn arrived at, as set out in the followins puper, 1t 1 ordered that 8aid paper be entered at Iargs on the legislative jourasl of the enate: During an exccative session of the Senate held yesterday words were uttered both by Senator Gordon, of Georgia, and by Senator Conkling, of New York, which were mulunllf‘ felt to be unkind and offensive, Revorts of the_incident appear in the papers of this morning which are iuaccurate and unjust 1o both speakers. Upon carcful fu- aquiry 2é to what was eafd by each speaker, and what was understood to be sald by the other, it is certain that the first off ‘¢ words were iuspired Dy an honest misund ding of what had_been 1mnocently said by the other speaker. One hatsh remork provoked another, 13 tou often heppens, but all that was offensive was the outzrowth of misupprehension. Since such was the fact, we, who are the mutual friends cf both.Senntors, are uf_optnlon tuat it s due alike to the Senate and the speakers thatwhat- ever was felt to be unkind or offensive in the re- marks of either suould be treated as if never utter- ed, and, we are now authorized o etate, nre mu- tusliy and simultaneously withdrawn. (Sigoed) 1, Haxry, M. W. Raxsax, & Twtoruy 0. Howe, J. E. McDoNaLD. Dec. 15, 1877, The Senate then sdjourned until Jan. 10, 1878. TIOUSE. The Democratic slde, under the lead of Wood, has been endeavoring all day to furce a v on the resolution for wholesaleinvestizations, while the Republican side has ehown an cqual amount of determination to prevent a vote. A number of points of order having becn forced and discussed, the Speaker intuated that all these efforts were unavailing. Mr. Wood finlly got the flovr, but had not pro- cecded far when Mr. Conger inferposed a point of order that, as the resolution involved the expendi- ture of money, it must reccive its first cousideration in Commmittee of the Whole. The Speaker sustained the point of order. and Mr. Wood moved to_commit the resolution to the Committee of the Whole. On a risin vote there were 95 in the afiemative and none in the nerative. This showed no quo- rum. and a vote by tellers aflirmed it, Attention being called to the fact of Republicans not votinz, Mr. Wright axked whetner there was not a_rule which requited members fo vote who were present. 4 The Speaker replied that tuere was, but’ there was no way of enforcing it. (Laushter. ] A motion to adjourn was defeuted—yeas, 20; naye, 141 Dilatory. motions were continned until 3:30, when Mr. Mills moved to postpone until the 10th ofiJanuary. Mr. Wood said the majority desired a fair, hon- est, impartial investization, such as the people demanded, uud no party codld defend itself n up- pesition. ir. Townsend (. Y.)—We shall bave to bear Mr. Wood—If if be the unanimous desire of the Touse that this question be postponed till the 10th of Jaunary. 1ehall of course yicld to the inevit- able. Whatever be the result to-day, 1 shall per- sist from bour to hour, from day to'day, and from month to month, until the House fnally adopts the resolution which I bave reported. Mr. Conger—We shall be herc during those hours, and days, and months. [Laughter. The question was taken on Mr. 3lls' motion to Ppostoone. and it was acreed to withont a division. Mr. Schleicker, from the Commutte on Foreign Affsire, offered a_resolution suthorizing the Com- muttee to sit during the recessin the investigation of the Mexican border trouble. Adopted. The Commitice carly in the day delegated this duty to a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs, Schleicher. Forney. and Williams of W 4 Mr. Banning, Chainnanof the Military Com- mittee, asked unanimous consent to_giving the same rigit to that Committee, bmt objecticn was made, and the objection was also made to the re- uest of Mr. Joues, from the Committce on ublic Buildings and Grounds, that unanimous con- sent be i sub-committees tv visit during the recess Chicago, Pittsburz, St. Lonis, Louisville, Detroit, ana_ Cleveland und_ascertain the wants'and reguirements of the public service in relation to pabfic buildmes in those cities, The Senate amendments to the Post-route bill were taken up and concurred in. Tesolutions to pay extra emploses in the Door- keeper's Department were offercd, disenssed, and agreed 10, and the House adjonrned antil Jan, 10. CASUALTIES. BRIDGE ACCIDENT, Spectal Disvatch to Tne Chicaan Tridune. Rock Istaxp, Iil., Dec. 15.—An accident oc- curred at the Rock Island bridge this morning which will interfere with the passage of trains for aday or two. The railroad deck of the bridze is above the wagon road, and a single spanof 100 feet, known as the Jsland shore span, convects the upper portion of the bridge with the high embankmeut of the railroad on the Island, its end resting on an abutment, of Jolict stone. A freight train was passing west, in the rear of the cabouse of which was attached king-car with a hizh derrick on it. There been zome doubt whether the derrick would cuter the bridee, the condnctor, John McFarland, tock position on the roof of the caboose to give the signal to ston or continue, but if the sizmal was given, it was not, secn by the eneineer, who was separated from the Conw ductor by twenty-five cars. and the boom of the derrick struck the sheets of the bridge and bent, it in. whereupon the chords drew the posts to- £otherat the top, and the result was that the span eageed sufliciently to draw the end off “thc abutment, and it went to the around, a distance of thirteen fect, oending the iron and utterly demoralizing the first three pancls, while the rémaining five, slanting down- ward from the bridge proper, are in perfect coudition, the points not even showing a sratch. The caboose, a freight-car, and the wrecking-car weat down with * the Island shore span, fortunately without injury to those with- In the cabouse. The first two were readily bauled up ou the bridge and taken to Davey port, and the other was cieared away to-night. McFarland, the conductor, was fatally injured. He was swept from the caboose and was fonad inscasible on the floor of the bridee, his head, face, aud forehead badly cut, and his spine prob’ ably broken. He was”taken to bhis home in Datenport, and a report of his death is current. bereat 9 p. m. The five pancls are to be raised and support- ed, and the three damared panels replaced with trestle-work, so that trains can pass overin . safety by noon on Monday. FATAL BLAST. DENVER, Col., Dec. 15.—A terrible accident occurred vesterday on Red Elephant Mountain, at the Boulder Nest Mine, where two men were fatally burt by 3 prematare blast. Their names les Morrell and Henry Anderson. — ’ ;s FINANCIAL. _New Yorrk, Dec. 15.—The Receiver of the National Trust Company posted a notice to- day ’zuung that he felt sure the depositors would soon be paid in full, and mav safel count on a dividend ofat least’50 ver contas soon as the lemal forms can be complicd witn. NEW YoRg, Dec. 15.—3, M. Bixby & Co.. a Dlacking manufacturing firm, has suspended. Liabilities, $145,000; assets, $94,000. —— . OBITUARY, m.\zl: Yorg, Dec. 15.—Jacab Grau, a well-re- caabered inpressario, died j is ity - i s n this city yester- r{h\',\x»\, Dee. 15.—Senor Verger, the im- pressario of the [talian opera t, e last niwt of rellow-feger, b dere Ol FOREIGN. An Account of Osm-an’s Re- ception by the Russian Commanders. The Metchka Fight Simply a Series of Heavy Skir- mishes. Substancs of the Porte’s Appeal to the Powers for Interven- tion, Elena Evacuated and Burned by the Retreating Turks. Servian Troops Cross the Fron- tier in Considerable Numbers. The French Chambers Virtually Indorse the New Cab- inet. Gambetta’s Organ Speaks in High Praise of MacMahon’s Mes- sage. OSMAN PASITA. IIS RECEPTION BT THE RUSSIAN COMMANDERS. Loxpox, Dec: 15.—A correspondent at Plevna telearaphs concerning Osman Pasha’s reception by the Russians: Tho Grand Duke Nicholas rode up to Osman’s carriage, and for some sec- onds the two chiefs gazed into each other’s {faces without the utterance of a word. Then the Grand Duke stretched out his haud, shook the hund of Osmen Pasha heartily, and said, T compliment you on your defense of Plevna. Tt is one of the most splendid military feats in history.” Osman smiled sadly, rose painfully to his feet in spite of his wound and said some- thinz which Iceould not hear. He then reseated himself. The Russian officcrs ALL CRIED ‘“‘BRAVO! BRAVO!” repeatedly, and all saluted respeetfully. There was not one_among them who did not gaze on the hero of Plevna with the gravest admiration and sympathy. Prince Charles, of Roumania, who had arrived, rode up and repeated unwittingly almost every word of the Grand Duke, and shook bauds with Osman, who again rose, and bowed this time in grim silence. He wore a loose blue cloak with no apparent mark on it to desigpate bis rank, and a red fez. He is a large, strongly-built man. The lower part of his faceis covered with a short, black beard without astreak of gray, and he hasa large Roman nose and black eyes. It is a grand face,” exclaimed Col. Gaillard, the Freneh military attache. *I was almost afraid of sceing him lest my expectation should be dizappointed, but he more than fulfills my ideal. It isthe facc of agreat military chief- tain.”* Said young Skobelef, “1 am glad to bave seen him. Osman Gnazi he 15, and Osman the victorious be will remain in spite of his svr- render” ATMY NOTES. WAITING. Loxpow, Dee. 8.—A Plevna correspondent telegraphs that he believes the Russians will not advance immediately, but await the effect of the fall of that place. The heavy guns on | the Sophia road, between Plevna and the River Vid, bave been bauled back. 2 OSMAN'S ACCOUNT. BGCHAREST, Dee. 15.— an Pasha has sent ashort telegram to the Porte, stating that he had not recceived réinforcements or provisions, but nevertheless resisted as long as possible. Finally, he made an attempt to force a passaze throuzh the Russian lines of investment, in which the Turkish troops, despite their valor, were unsuccessul, and be himsclf was taken prisoner. THE METCHRA FIGHT. Loxpox, Dee. -A correspondent with Grand Duke Viadimir shows that the Metchka affair was confined to skirmishes and cavalry, with some field-artillery practice. He thinks the Turks may have lost 1,000 men altozether, as they were much exposed, but the Russian loss was insignificant. The Russian force on the field was three brigades. The Turks were driven across the River Lom. Their intrench- ments on the west bank are now in the posses- sion of the Russians. ELENA EVACUATED AND BURNED. Bogor, Dec. 15.—1he Turks burned and evac- uated Elena Friday, and the Russians rcoceu- pied it. THE SERVIAN ARMY. CoNsTANTINOPLE, Dec. 15.—The Servians crossed tne frontivr at Pirot, aud are marching on Kossova. Mchemet Ali has arrived here, IN CONSTANTINOPLE. TUE FORTE'3 APPEAL. LoNDoN, Dec. 15.—A Constantinople dis- pateh says: The circular note dispatehed by the Porte to the siznatories of the treaty of 1371 commences by a statement that the origin of the present important eventsis perfectly known, the Imperial Government having done nmoth- ing to provoke war. It ‘has done everything to avoid it, and has vainly sought to discover Russia’s motives in her ageressive campaign. The Porte has shown a desire for improvement by the reorzanization of its judicial system, and devising reforms, without distinction of race or religion, according to the Coustitution, which has cverywhere been well received. Partial reform is of no avail. The adoption of fmprovements in ome part of the Empire only would be a premium to other com- munities to revolt. Any doubts as to the ex- ccution of these reforms shonid disappear be- fore thel solemng declarations the Porte now makes. A state of war simply retards such reforms and is disastrous to the country gen- crally, destroying agricultural inserests, killing fudustry, and ruining financial Te- crzauization. Independently of these ar- rangemeuts for reform, what rea- son can there be for continuing the war? Rus- sia bas declared that she is not animated by a spirit of conquest. The military honor of both sides must be abundantly satisied. What ob- Ject cun there be 1n prolonging a contest ruinous to Dboth countries! The moment has arrived for the - belligerent Powers to aceept peace. Without affecting - their dignity, Europe might now usefully in- terpose her good offices, since the Porte is ready to come to terms. ‘rhe country is not at the end of its resources, and is still prepared to fight in its own defensc. It is ready, more- over, to acrifice a1l for the independenee and integrity of the fatherland, but the Porteis de- sirous to stop the further effusion of blood, and therefore appeals to the feelings of justice which must animate the ‘Great Powers, hoping they will receive these overtures favorably. VARIOUS. FRINCE MILAN'S PROCLAMATION. _SeMLIz, Dec. 15.—Prince Milan's proclama- tion recounts the “Turkish atrocities and viola- tions of faith since the treaty of peacc made last February, and conciudes as follows: Let us move forward alongside of the vietorious bauner of the Czar, the linerator, with a Christian faith fn God, the protector of right, and success is sure. Givenin the name "of our country’s welfare, Servia’s independence and her heroic people. It is God’s will. (Sizned) Mirax, Obrenvitch, A CHRISTIAN PRESIDENT. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. ‘The Chamber of Deputies have elected a Christian President. FRANCE. SINISTER SAY'S RECOMMENDATIONS ACCEPTED. VersaiLigs, Dec.15.—In the Chamber of Deputies to-day Leon Say, Minister of Finance, proposed a convoeation of the Councils-General for Dee. 21, and for the Councils of Arrondisse- ments for the 19th. He said it would be impos- sible to vote the entire budget, and he there- fore proposed that the Chamber vote the four direct taxes. He hoped the Chamber would authorize the collection of other itemsof rev- enue according to existing laws. The Govern- ment asked for a credit of 29,500,000 francs to cover two months. This vote would inditate the Chamber’s confidence in the Government, and he trusted the Chamber would not refuse it. ‘The Chamber then voted urgency on two bills, in conformity with the foregoing state- ment, which were referred to the Budget Com- mittee. The Committec thereupon proceeded to deliberate on them in bureaux. Later in the day the Budget Committee reported favorably on Say’s propositions. Jolibols, on behalf of the Bonapartists, stated he would support M. Say’s recommendations, but not as expressing confidence In the Minis- try. The Duke de la Rochefoucauld Bisacein made a similar statement on behalf of the Legitimists. M. Say replied that the Gpvernment never thought of takinz 2 vote of confidence on the budeet, which would be unparliamentary. The Chamber then voted the bills. GAMEETTA'S ORGAN. Parnts, Dec. 15.—The Fepublique Francaise, Gambetta’s organ, considers President Mac- Mahon’s messaze is frankly Republican in tone and consonant with the true doctrine of na- tional sovereignty. The same journal hichly eulogizes Gen, Borel, the new Minister of War, FOREIGN FINANCE. THE LONDON MONEY MARKET. Special Dispaich to The Chicago Tribune. Loxpoy, Dec. 15.—The Economist says: Rus- sim stocks rose nearly 2 per cent on the fall of Plevna, but imme- diately lost much of the rise, and the stock markets generally fell instead of ad- vancing. A new set of preoccupations then arose regarding the terms of peace should the fall of Plevna lead to negotiations for a settle- ment of the Eastern question. Turkish stock naturally suffered uynder the effect of the week’s reverses and the Servian declaration of war. Much alarm was raised in the American market by a special dispatch to the Zimes, dated Dec. 11, saving that agitation for the payment of the debt in silver had beea revived, and giving the substance of Senator Matthews’ concurrent resolution. The effect of this news ~was- to depress prices 1 ver cent. The demand for money continued good this week. The rate for three months’ bank bills is 31 per cent. On sixty-day bills the rate is 3% per cent, and money for sbort periods reaching into the new year Is in demand in every form. MISCELLANY. GEN, GRANT, GENo4, Dec. 15.—Ex-President Grant reach- ed here yesterday in the United States steamer Vandalia, and visited the town during the day, and afterwards received the authori- tieson board the steamer. Ie sailed for Leg- fiorn to-day. THE ITALIAN MINISTRY. RowmE, Dec. 15.—The Italian Chamber of Deputies, on a_demand of the Ministers fora vote of confidence, gave a feeble majority, amouuting really to a defeat. GERMAN LOANGS. Loxpoy, Dee. 15.—The Fconomist says the subscription to the mew issue of £3,500, Prussian 4 per cent consols, at 938{ this week, show that as much as 237,000,000 marks was ap- plied for. " A Germannational loan of £2,500,000 is stated to be in preparation for funding ‘Treasury bills which bhave been put in circula- tion for the purpose of carrying the currency | reform through. INDIA CarcuTTA, Dee. 15.—The British expedition- ary foree against the predatory Naga tribes has occupied their principal villagy FIRES. LAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The college building of the Lake Forest Uni- versity, a handsome four-story structure of con- siderablesize, was burnt to the ground at an ear- 1y hour yesterday morning.and there is too much reason for believing that the fire was caused by an incendfary. ‘This supposition s strengthened by the fact that carly Friday morning flames were discovered issuing from the basement i a room wused as an jce-house, and containing 2 quantity of sawdust. This fire was extinguished with slight loss, and two students were appointed to watch the building Friday night. The second fire originated in the cupola, about 6 o’clock in the morning, a time when no person had aright to be in that part of the building. The college was built about five years azo, and was originally desizned for a hotel. It was erected by the ZIake Forest Land Company, of which Gen. Anson Stager, the Hop. C. B. Farwell, George L. Dun- lap, Henry L. Pearsons, and W. V. Kay were stockholders, and its cost was between $60,000 and §70,000. " ‘The furniture cost nearly $20,000, and the desizn was to make a fii lass suburban Lotel. Mr. Burrell, present proprie- tor of the Clifton IHouse, assumed the man- agement, but suinmer hotels proved a drug in wiarket. The scheme failed, and ultimately the whole outfit was turned over to the authoritics of the University, who held a $40,000 mortzaze on the premises” and grounds. In_September, 1876, it was first occupicd as a collere, few al- terations being made in the internal arrange- ments. ) The building was a four-story frame, with brick basement, a mansard-root, and cupola. = It vas situated ina_laree park, the only building r it hefng the Inundry, which was' fortunate- ved. The collewe was supplied with water ¥ an artesian well, but there was neither hose nor appliances for throwing a stream, and the ctforts of the spectators, nearly cverybody in the villaze being on the ground, were confined to saving the furniture and library. More than half of the tormer and nearly all the books were removed to a place of safety. the boys working with a will. By 8 o'clock the fire, which at first_progressed slowly, had nearly consumed the building, and an hour later the destruction was complete. The upper story was not accupicd, the College, which ean accom- modate over 100 students, having only about twenty in residence. The fall term euds Thur- dav next. During the vacation arrangements will be made for the future. Mcantime the students will get a few days extra holiday. Lake Forest University, though non-scctarian in its character, is practically nnder the coutrol of the Presbyferians, the_Synod of Northern Tllinols nominating a Visiting Committec. The faculty of the Colleze consisted of Prof. Hewett and Prof. Morris, the Academy being under the direction of Prof. Albert R. Sabin, and the Seminary under that of the Rev. R. W, Patterson, D. D. ‘The operations of the two last-named institutions will not be interfered with by the disaster, and in all probability the corporation, which includes in its membership many wealthy and prominent citizens, will at once take steps to repair the damage. The jusurance on the building amounts to Of this the British American Com- pany, of Toronto, Can.; the Safeguard, of New York; Underwriters’ Association, of New York; Alliance, of Boston, and Relief, of New York, each carried $2,500. ‘The college authorities have rented the Dick- inson Howie for recitation-rooms until _such time 8s new buildings can be crected. There will belittie delay about rebuilding the col- lege premises, and no interruption will oceur to the course of studie: ——— OVATED. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. VICKsBURG, Miss., Dec. 15.—~Gen. Charles E. Furlong, who has been absent for some months, and who during his absence was re-elected to the State Senate from this (Warren) County for the lone term, received an ovation here on the occasion of his return. He was serenaded to- night. Toasts were drank nnd speeches mude by prominent citizens. Gen. Furlong is a Northern man, an ex-Union soldier, and was re- elected by a handsome majority of the white voiers, notwithstanding some verr bitter oppo- sition.” Clief amoug those to give him 2 hearty welcome wos his late opponent, Capt. W. K. | Spears. OCEAN STEAMSHIP NEWS. _New Yors, Dee. 15.—Arrived, steamship Nederland, from Antwerp. . CRIMINAL NEWS. A Scheme to Lynch the Outlaw Rande Happily Frustrated. Three Hundred Men Enlist for the Pur- pose, but Give Up the Job. Account of the Lynching of the gro Alexander at Mur- freesboro. Murder of a Sergeant by a Pri- vate Soldier Near Chey~ enne. The Murderer Lynched in Camp on the Sawme Night by His Comrades. TANDE. Spectat Dispateh to The Chicago Tritune. GAaLesBurg, 1L, Dee. 15.—Notice of the ex- istence of a plot in the eastern part of the county to take the outlaw Rande from jail and lynch him was received by Sheriff Berggren last cvening. The notice was received by letter from one of the most reliable memvat Gilson, and immediate steps were taken by the Sherifl to thwart any such attempt. A strong guard was placed within the jail and watch kept all night, but there was no demonstration. No particulars of the scheme have been obtained. The movement was first set on foot last Tuesday after the continuance was sranted. The knots of men talking on the streets in the alternoon of that day had this sole purpose if view, and before they left the city a preliminary organization was made. Six men, residents of the townships in the immediate vicinity of the murder, were made special committees. Each was charred with the duty of enlisting fifty men for the work. Enrollment was made of citizens living even in the extreme northeastern part of the county, and the required number, 300, was obtained on Thursday night. Last uight was to be the time of attacl, and Knoxville, four miles cast of Galesburg, the place of rendezvous. Thetime and place were thoroughly understood by all eneaged In the plan, and about dusl: last even- ing the men commenced to drop into Knoxville singly and in_pairs until something over 100 were present. Then came word {rom Gilson that those whowere to come from that place had backed out, and would not mule: the attempt. Those who had come lonz iiles to carry the plan into execution were terribly incensed at this messoge, and, after some fruitless talk of Zoing on with the force they had, gave it up and returnced home. The exact reason of the chanae of base by the Gilson people is not known, though it is thought they feared the authorities were posted and in readiness for them. ‘There will be no diminution of the guard at the jail, and the would-be lynchers will meet with a warm reception if the attempt be made. An alarm connecting the jait with the police headquarters, and the engine-house and fire- bells, will be rune at the commencement of an attack, if one be made. Raude watched the preparations for the de- fense last evening with hisusual coolness, mere- Iy remarking that if they came into his cell for him he was good for one of them. There is no sectning pos of the success of any such attemnt. The jail is new audstrong, the officers determined “that no-unlawful vio- leuce shall be done, the people of Galesburg ready to staud by them and let the law take its cony and the hope is expressed here that, finding their plans discovered, the vigilantes will disband. Even if this be done pending the February term of court, an application for change of venue would result in violence at that time. TENNESSEE LYNCHING. Soecial Disnatch to The Chicago Tribune. NasuviLie, Tenn., Dec. 15.—A month agoa negro named Boot Alesander murdered, near Murfreesboro, a white man, Thomas Daughty. Duughty had been for a long time annoyed by Alexander leaving the main road and riding through his premises, despite constant protest- ations, and on the day of the murder threat- cned to prosecute him if he did not stop. Ripping out an oath, Alexander said he would allow no poor white trash to talk to him in that way, He drew a revolver and fired twice, Doughty falling dead in sight of his- agonized family. Alexander escaped, was pursued, captured in* the ncighboring county, and re- turned to Murfreesboro. Alexander was found to - have received a gunshot wound in the thigh and a cut in the arm. These Alexander claimed to have received at Doughty’s hands, but he was proven to have been thus wounded while in a tight with another negro some tune previons. On tho night of his confinement in the Marfreesbare Jail a drunken moh on horseback, and supposed to be from Doughty's ncighborhood, over- powered the Jailer, took “away his keys, and removed Alexanaer from his cell to the strect, where he was received with exultant shouts by a disorganized and reckless mob. They had proceeded ouly a square from the jail ‘when Alexander eseaped by jumping fences and rushing through back yards. He s recaptured on Thursday at Christiana, ‘only ten miles from Murfrees- boro, in cousequence of his having stolen a borse from 2 blind man named Adams. Rumors led at dark last night that Alexander would agaiu be taken from the jail and lynehed. The Attorney-(Gieneral and Sheriff, with a possc, remained ut the jail until 11 p. m., determined to prevent the delivery, but having become couvineed that there was no daveer, they retired, leaving Jailer Murphy and five men. Sixty men surrounded the jail at midmeht. hey were well mounted and armed. The, called for the Jafler, who came out_and par- leyed with them for ten minutes. The leader informed him that their crowd this time was sober, and meant business. They had come’ for the negro and intended to have him. Unable to resist, e allowed a detail of ten men to enter the jail, insuring the safety of the remaiuder of the prisoners. ~ Unlocking Alexander’s cell, they vound him with a big rope, and tied another around his neck, alinost choking bim to death in the cell. Carrying him out, they made hitn mount an extra horse and took him two miles -out from the town, where, they hung him to the limb of a white oak tree. The body was taken down this morn- inz by the Coroner and found to have been lit- erally riddled with shots and bullets, which cvidently had been fired aiter he had been swung from the limb. Alexander had been guilt; during the past two years. vicious. The white mau reputation of a peaceabl, of many crimes He wis regarded as he murdered had the -disposed man. THE LOG-STEALERS. Svecial Disnateh 1o The Chicagn Tribune, St. PavL, Miun., Dee. 15.—Up to this time the awents of the Interior Department have discovered 4,700,000 fect of the pine cut by tres- passers on the public lands last winter. They have also secured evidence showing that from 1808 to 1575, fnclusive, about 57,000,000 feet was taken from the public lands, besides what ap- pears to have been settied for by payment of stumpage dues on trespasses prior to Iast win- ter. No suits have yet been began, but against the trespassers of last winter forty-cight civil suits and twenty-five criminal indictments have been brought, and the Government agents are arrangiug evidence for more. The parties sued and indicted are generally men of small means, masters of logiring crews, who obtained sup- plies for the camp and live on credit from mill men and others conneeted with the boom com- vanics, paying for sulwlibs in lows delivered in the booms, most of the logzing bavine béen on that plan. The mea most prominently known in the lumber trade are not hikely to bt caught in these proceedings. Several civil cases were tricd some months ago in the United States District Court, all resulting in favor of ~the Government. The remain. ing civil ‘and all the criminal cases were then transferrcd ou error to the Cirenit Court. The civil cases were on replevin or on actions i trover. Yesterday the last civil case was concluded in the Circuit Conrt. A formal decision is nntd)'et entered, but the Court rul- ings platnly indicated that the decision be for the Government. To-day Lie critn sult against Timothy Desmond iwas tried, Fx. Gov. Davis, for defendaut, argaed that th G()Vernlneu_tcuum not maintain Doth civi} and criminal fuits against the same pers that one barred the other. He also claimed the right to prove that the practice for twem. ty years has been to compromise stch ° trespasses. Uistrict-Attorncy Billson arcued the contrary. Judige Dillon overruled defendynt’s points, and a plea of guilty was co- tered. Others of the indicted also pleaded guilty. Judee Dillon, reserving sentence, said a nomi- nal penalty would be imposed in the eriminal cases where the Government had recovered the full value. The Court would also consider in all these cases that they are the first prosecu- tions, but the offenders should understand that leniency now must not be taken for a pree- edent. Some suits vet to brouzht are complicated, by reason of the trespass being committed in one district while the logs are replevined 1 an- other. Otherwise the s of yesterday and to-day cover all the puints involved. MUTINY AND LYNCHING. Crevexsg, Wy. T., Dec. 15.—At Silver Springs, twenty-five miles south of here, 2 man of Company, A, Third Cavalry, one of the three now cn route to the Hills, named Kennedy, while under the influcuce of liguor yesterday, threatened the life of a Serzeant of his compa- ny, named Schaffer, but was prevented at the time from carrying his threat into execution. Shortly after arriving in camp in the evening, Kennedy procured a carbine, went to the tent where he supposed Schafler would be found,and, opening the flap, fired at the Y saw, killing nim instantly, but instead of Schaf- fer ‘it proved to be John A. Van Molt, First Serzeant of the company. nedy was imme- Qiately disarmed and put under charge of a guard. Great excitement prevailed among the ‘nien of the company, by whom Van Molt was greatly respected, and some time during the hight the guard was overpowered. a blanket being thrown over his head, and at daylizht this moriing the body of Kennedy was found sus- pended to the ridee-pole of the guard tent by the neck, life belng extinet. Van Molt’s body was brought here to-day, and will be forwarded to-morrow to Fort Laramie for interment. SAFE ROBBERY. Special Dispatch to The Chicagn Tribune. PITTSBURG, Pa., Dec. 15.—~Some time between, midnight and daylight this morning the safe in the ofticc of Thomas J. Jack,a member of the Pittsburg Bar, was opened by a thief who by some_ means fobtained the combination, and 56,000 in money snd $1,000 worth of jewelry stolen. A number of valuable papers in the safe were seattered over the floor. Amonu them was found one containing a complete diagram of the office and also of the adjoining remises _ occupied by Messrs. _Jones, {Vatsom, Marshill & Reardon, with overy means © of exit from the building, to be used by the burglarin case of surorise. On the margin of this plot was the combination of the safe, the numbers 21, 55, 95, The ofiice was entered through a rear window. the weizht- cords of which were broken. Aniron drawer containing the money and jewelry bhad been broken open by means of a chisel which was found Iyin on the floor, and may eive a clue to the discovery .of the robber. Ten checks on the Pénn Bank, numbering from 795 to 803, were also taken. Mr. Jack offers §300 reward for the apprehicnsion of the thief. BURLINGTON BURGLARS. Special Dispateh to The Chicago Iridune. BORLINGTON, Ia., Dec. 15.—The city is io- fested with thieves and buralars. An unusually larze number of successful burglaries have been perpetrated within the last two weeks, the amount sceured being comparatively small in each case. Last night a most daring safe burg- lary was successfully committed. The safe stood within a few fect of a door opening on Main street, directly opposite the railroad depot. Persons are continually passing at all nours of the night, and a_policeman patrols the block, but the safe was drilled through and the con- tents sceured. A vigilance committee will be organized to-night by the citizens for protec- tion. =i, EXECUTIO NEW ORLEANS, Dee. 15.—James McClerdan, colored, was hung at Bastrop yesterday in the presence of 2,000 persous for the mutdéring of C. M. Evans a year azo. McClerdan asserted his innocence to the last, charging others with the murder. 3 Me:enis, Tenn., Dec. 15.—John Jones, color- ed, was hanged av Mariana, Ark., yesterday, for the murder of Joseph Colwell. colored, a vear azo, at Bradles’s Landinz. The rone broke when the drop fell. and he was taken up insen- sible and hanged until dead. KILLED HIS FATIER. CixcrsyaTtr 0., Dee. 15.—It was stated yes- terday that Joseph Kunzler, a respected farmer near Lawrenceburg, Ind., had committed sui- cide. Later devclopments, however, make it ciear that he was shot and Killed by bis 13-year- old son, at the instigation of Mrs. Kunzler, who had for some months been endeavoring to ect a divoree. The father was shot as he was aporoaching the house in the evenlog from a short absence. NROBBED TIIE MATLS. Special Disputch tn The Chicagn Tribune. Detrort, Mich., Dee. 15.—E. C. Curtis, mail messenger on, the Detroit & Milwaukee Rail- road, tias been arrested by a Special Post-Office Agent for robbing the mails in his charge of movey-letters. He belongs in Grand Haven. NOT GUILTY OF FORGERY. Saecial Disvatch 10 The Citcngo Trivune. JMiDisox, Dec. 15.eIn the United States Dis- trict Court to-day a verdict of not guilty was rendered by the jury in the case of W. I. Smith, charged with forzing a Post-Office money-order on the Baraboo Post-Office. LYNCIED. DENVER, Col., Dec. 15.—A dispatch from Georgetown, ColZ, this morning, says that 2 mob surrounded the County Jail, forced the kers from the jailer, and took Schumme, a notorions outhaw aid murderer, from the. fail, and Lune m. CONVICTED OF EMBEZZLEMENT. WiLKESBARRE, Pa., Dee. 15.—B. D. Kooos, cx-member of the Legislature, has béen cone victed of embezzling $1,200 from an Odd-Fel- lows’ lodee. Koous has applicd for 2 new trial. LAND-SWINDLER SENTENCED. NEW ORLEANs, Dee. 15.—[am, the Kansas City land-swindler, Las been sentenced to ten yeurs in the Penitentiary at Austin, Tex, RS s A S THE WEATHER. OFfFICE oF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, WasniNGTos, D. C., Dee. 16—1 a. m.—Indica. tions—For the Upper Lake region, generally higher barometer, stationary or lower - tem- berature, variable winds, a0d generally clear weatlier. LOCAL OBSERVATIONS. Citeago, Dee. 15. Time. | Bar. | Tir Tiw.) Wind. Im.,nm TWeather 50 N3 ol 043" 4 Av. of wind..| Ani'tofraln. Av.weather. . f Corrected for elevation aho * Self-replstering Istraments. GENERAL OBSERVATION: Cuicao, Dee. 15- nena. aud iiavea Ghtcago etroit. T Sereant Signal € —e Y : TELEGRAPHIC NOTES, New Tork, Dec. —Seven steamers left port to-day for Eurape, taking unusually heavy shipnients of breadstuffs. Manufactured goods and hardware, and twelve..tons of stecl are amony the ;-nlr;:acs. ectal Disixteh ta The Chicagn -, ANN ARBOK, Mich.. De ciTm'fifldmm for Dr. Rose have commenced to put in theie new testimony hefore the Ctrenit Court. Com- missfoner Whitman, 0. C. dolnson, Assistant In tie fuboratory; 1T, D. Bennetr, Steward of the University, and Dr. 8. H. Douglas have been exanined. Nothing particularly fmportant fus yet been broueht ovat. An adjournment has taken place until ‘Tuesdav, when -more testimony will be put m, first man he | THE TEXAS BORDER, Another Batch of Exciting Storieg from That Region. The Washington Authorities Thj the Trouble Is Not erious, Ouly a Keighborkood Fight Between ambitos® Greasers, New ORrLEASS, Dee. 15.—The Galvestog News' specials report thatat El Paso troubles have broken out anew, and fighting between the State troops and Mexicans has been going o for two days. The following dispateh was r. celved by the Governor from the Sheriff of F Paso Couniy: There was fiztiog all day yestardsy at San Effzs. rio between State troops and Mexicans from boyy sides of the river. CuanLes Renrer, The Governor sent the following ispateh ¢ President Hayes: Tam officially informed that citizens of Mexico, in conncetion with citizens of EI Paso Couaty, Texas, of Mexican birth, were fighting all day yes. terday, in Texas, with a detachment of State troops ;who were aiding ocr civil authorities. Tpq Mexican force being too strong to be repelled by the Texas troops, and it being impassible to raivy 2 civil posse from the citizens, who are nearly al] of Mexican blood and sympathy, and having po. reinforcements within several miles, I ask for the aid of such United States troons a5 may be nearest to the scene of action to repel this invasion of ogr territory. I have the honorto be your obedfent servant, R. B. Heunarp, Governor of Texas, Latest dispatches from El Paso report Rangers and a merchant named Ellis killeg py the Mexicans vesterday. . c Stete troops are intrenched on San- Elizario, surrounded by a mob of several hundred Mexj- cans from both sides of the river. The Governor bas telezraplied orders to re- cruft men from the nearest points in Texas ang New Mexico to ald the State troops. FROM THE MEXICAN CAPITAL. Crry oF MExico, Dec. 15.—Smail bands of Lerdists who had raised revolationary banpers in the State of Tamaulipas have been crushed, American citizens residing o Tamaulipas have registered for the purpose of preventing forelan. adventurers from vlaying the double game of reclamations. Mexican troops continue to march to the Rig Grande. More than 1,000 cavalry are between San Luis Potosi and Saltillo. Others are fol. lowing in the same dircction. Several battal- jons of infantry are on the road to thesame point, and 1,000 infantry and some artillery will be sent by sca from Vera Cruz to Matamoras, The troops are said to be well officered, ang * armed with improved guns. 1N WASIINGTON. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Trivune. ‘Wasmyeroy, D. C., Dec. 15.—The President, Secretary of War, and other Government officers say that the trouble at El Paso cannot furnish the basis of a war with Mexico, and will not, 5o far as the Administration is comcerned. Tt is purely = local quarrel, growing out of differences as to the title to salt mines, These differences were fully explained in these dispatches some months since. They resulted in the imprisonment of one FHoward, and the killing by Howard of a risat claimant for ‘the salt mines. Mexicans on both sides of the Rio Grande are in a state of insurrection for the reason that these Northern capitalists claim title to their salize lands, which from time immemorial, under Spauish grants, have_been held to be free. The querrel near EI Paso now frows out of this. The few United States troops in that locality have been ordered to the scene, but there is no considerable number of Federal troops within 300 miles. The Texan delegation ealled upon the Prest- dent this afternoon and this evening, and that is the result of thelr inquiries, and of their ovn information, To the Western dssoclated Press. WasnNGToN, D. C., Dec. 15.—News of tron- bles in El Paso County, Texas, and the telegram of Gov. Hubbard to the President calling for assistance from the United States troops to repel the invasion of rexan territory caused some excitement here, but Government advices do not warrant the impression that other than local troubles have presented themselves, There is no idea whatever that the Mexican Government is making any hostile demonstra- tion. So far as can be learned. the unfriendly movements are nearly of the same natare as those that were the sitbject of attention from the War Department some months azo, when the questiou of the proprictorship of dertain salt “pits in EI Paso County caused much disorder there. The ~ Govern- ment does not consider that the troubles arc in any degree international. The dispatches were, however, promptly referred to the Secre- tary of War who, alter consultation with Gen, Sherman, cave directions for the mustering of the forces in_Texas in such positions 23 to give whatever 2id may be necessary to prevent as- gaults upon American citizens or their properts. WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEE Special Disvatch to The Chleagn Tribune. NEW YORK, Dec. 15,.—The Herald’s Washing- ton special says the sub-Committee of the House Milit: Affairs Committee continued their researches among the archives of the State Department to-day,and discovered among other things that in 1S75 the United Stateshads Very narrow cscape from a war with Mexico. The Committec belicve there is evidence to show that 1t was the deliberate purpose of the Administration of Grant, or at least of the President himself, to precipitate tronble upon the border. The gunboat Rio Bravo, with troops under Col. Potter, and volunteer forees under Texan commaaders, were to begin the work. The latter force was to cross the Rio Grande and burn certain property that was believed to be the headquarters of Cortina’s forces. The gunboat and United States infantry were to protect the Texan jne vaders. The Consul at Matamoras was duly in- formed of the plan, and, as Sceretary Fish was 10t 4 party to this pran, he at once interposed offices, and the commander of the Rio Braro was instructed not to carry out the details of the plan. AN OLD CASE. Special Dispatch to The Chicagn Tribunz. Des MorsEs, In., Dec. 15.—The opinion of Judge Love was filed by the Clerk of the United States Circuit Court to-day in the case of Bur- ley, Receiver of the Cook County National Bank of Chicago, against T. E. Brown, of this city, to recover the value of 437 shares of stock in the bank representing $43,700, issucd to Brown and assigned in blank by him. Brown set up the defensc that he never knew that the stock was issued in his name until he read it in the pub- lished list of stockholders; never subseribed for, held, or owned auy stock of the bank, or au- thorized any person to take such for him;- had no krowiedge of ft - whatever, and that. his siznaturces or assiznments to certiflcates were not made by him or with his knowleage of consent. After a full hearing of the case, the Court decides that Brown was not at any time Owner . of the stock; that he had no knowledze of the entry of the stock on the books of the bank in bis name; that the stock was used as security Tor loans without the knowledge or consent of Brown: that the siznatures of the assiznmers on the baes of the cectificates are not genulng, and were aflixed without Brown’s knowledge or consent, and that the case be dismissed at ¢ plaiatitl’s costs, — —— \ - CANADIAN ITEMS, Speclal Dixvutch to The Chicago Tribuns. TorosTO, Dec. 15.—A dispatch from New York announces the death very suddenly this morning at Brooklyn, N. Y., of the Rev. David Inglis, D. D., who had just been called tothe assistant pastorship of Knox Church in this city. Dr. Inglis was a man of great ability and learning. His loss will be reeretted not only by Presbrierians, but by all Churches on this wfl‘ tinent, Soicial Dispatch to The Chicago Trilune. THRER Rivens, Ont., Dec. 15.—The first 1o« comotive passed over the St. Maurice iron bridge to-day. via the Montreal, Ottawa & Oceidental Road, thus completing communication between this city and Quebee. Sweerat Divpatch to_The Chicagn Tribune. HALIFAX, Dee. 15.—The Eightyseventh Royal Irish Fusileers have left Bermuda for Enzland ou the troop ship Himalaya. MosTazaL, Can., Dec. 15.—C. J. Coverton, ist, has made an assignment. Lisbilities ———————— - TENMESSEE STATE DEBT. Masnvitee, Dec. 15.—The Senate Finance Committee to-day recommended the eompro- mise of the State debt at 50cents on the dollas, the bends to bear 6 per cent interest.