Terre-Haute Weekly Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 September 1870 — Page 3

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-WEEKLY EXPRESS.

State TlcK*L

SKRRF.TARV OF STATE.MAX K. A. HOFFMAN. AUDITOR OK STATE.

JOHN D. EVANS. TKKASURKR OF STATE, UOBERTH- MILKOY. JUDGES OF 8DPREME COURT. 'JB1IU T.ELLIOTT.

K. C. GRKGORY. CHARLES A. RAY. .ANDREW L. OSBORNE.

TATTORNEY OENERAI., NELSON TRUSSLER.

ALT.TBLNTKSDF.NT OF PUBLIC IN8TECCTI0H. BAKXABASC. HOBBS.

CONGRESS,

MOSES F. DUNN, of Lawrence. PROSECUTOR OF CIRCXIT COURT. X.G. BUFF, of Sullivan:

PROSECUTOR C. C. PI.EAS,

CLARK C. MclNTIKE, of Solhvan.

The European War.

The news from Europe this morning, is highly important. There are no new military movements of importance. The Jirnperor has been sent to Wilhelmes h'fthe,—the German Versailles, near Cas sel, Prussia. The Prince Imperial is reported to have surrendered with his father. The Empress EUGENIE has fled from Paris, and has permission to join her husband. The most momentous in telligence is from Paris. The Empire has been overthrown, and a Republic in stituted, with a '"Provisional government and a committee of national defence The revolution in Paris seems to havi been bloodless, but with a strong tenden cy on the part of the populace of that city to repeat the terrible scene.-, of form er years. The war may now be closed speedily on some fair terms, if the new

French

Republic is in the hands of wise

statesmen, a consummation to be desired by every friend of humanity.

AN exchange presents an interesting array of statistics of the manufacture and consumption of woolen goods in the Unit cd States which furnish a forcible exam pie of the benefit resulting from judici ous protection. The yearly value of such manufactures, including those in which wool is a component part, is said to be not less than $175,000,000. Of these goods more than four-fifths are made from American wools. The coarse carpet wools, which are not grown here at all the worsted combing wools, and the fine clothing wools, which are only grown by us in limited quantities, go to make up the rest. The annual consumption of goods in the United States is estimated to equal $240,000,000. In 18G8 more than $10,000,000 were spent by us, for imported dress goods, while for imported cassimeres we paid out nearly $7,000,000 The value of the worsted manufactures of England probably exceeds §100,000, 000. It was $90,000,000 in 1857, and has since increased largely, being in fact the great woolen manufacture of the kingdom Thus it may be seen that of all the $240, 000,000 worth of woolen goods consumed in this country, only $65,000,000 are im ported, while but for protection nearly all must be made abroad. The St. Louis Journal of Commerce, referring to these sfiitistics, truly says: "If the protective principle should continue to be the policy of the Government, this $65,000,000 that we now pay for foreign goods will, in all probability, go into the pockets of the manufacturers here in the West, and also in the South, where it properly belongs, and where it should be kept to enrich (he country, by assisting in liquidating our national debt, and otherwise lighten ing the burdens of the American peoplet instead of going to support a pampered nobility across the waters.

IT IS stated that a wealthy St. Louis company is preparing to build a factory in the very midst of the cotton fields, for the manufacture, on a large scale of domestic fabrics.and cotten yarn. This is in accordance with the true theory for the promotion of industrial prosperity—the planting of the factory by the. farm, thus bringin together the artisan and the raw material, the consumer and the producer. There has been apparent of late a tendency to carry out this principle, especially in the location of cotton factories. A remarkably successful establishment of this kind is in operation at Augusts, Ga. From the last annual report of its operations the following facts appear: The capital stock of the company is $609,000, the factory consumed during the year 2,907,775 pounds of cotton at an average cost of 24.29 cents a pound, made 8,222,181 yards of cloth, and employed at an average 4S9 hands, who were paid $159,976 in wages. On this business the gross earnings, with interest, were $175,380, and the net earnings, after deducting expense account, repairs account, and taxes and water rent, $127,779, from which four dividends of five per cent, each were declared, leaving $7,779 to be added to the surplus fund, which now amounts to $233,295. The establishment has found cotton manufacturing at the South so profitable, it is a wonder that more enterprises of the same sort arc not started there.

THE reccnt decision of Judge BOND, of the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of the United States, at Martinsburg, West Virginia, is really one which defines the obligation of the Fifteenth Amendment.— Under that amendment and a statute passed to enforce it, claim was made that a white man who had been engaged in the Rebellion, and who was made ineligible to excrcisc the right of voting by the Constitution of West Virginia, was nevertheless relieved from the force of the latter obligation. In other words, it was claimed that the Fifteenth Amendment superceded the State regulation v.liich disfranchised persons engaged in the Rebellion. Judge BOND decides that the amendment has no such ordinary effect. It prohibits the disfranchising of a man upon account of "race, color and previous condition of servitude" in regard to all other matters. The rights of the States to make to make their own regulations as to the exercise of the duties of citizenship are undisturbed. As the Constitution of West Virginia disfranchises ex-Rebels, it is now decided that the Fifteenth Amend ment,adopted for the enfranchisement of the blacks, does not allow former Rebels to creep in under the shadow of the negro.

THE National debt was paid off during the month of August at the rate of about half a million dollars a day. During the past six months the daily reduction has been more than $348,000. And during every day since President GRANT began his economical administration the debt has been lessened—and with it the taxes and other burdens of the people—by more than $300,000. Here are the figures, taken from official sources, and reproduced for the benefit of our Democratic friends: Debt decrease during August....$13,404,325 09 Debt dec. since March1, 1870.. 82,407,326 76 Debt dec. since March 4, 1869 169,543,109 10

THE Journal devotes four columns to the publication of the act of Congress enforcing the Fifteenth Amendment. As this interesting document appears without comment, we infer that it is fully approved by our Democratic neighbor, and cheerfully extend our hearty coqgrfttula tions upon such marked evidence of decided progress!

expect that Mr.

SUMNER'S "equal rights" bill will next

receive the

Journal's endorsement,

Another Hard Point Against Toor hees. When Mr. VOOKHEES deserted hie post in Congress to make a preliminary canvass of this District, in the vain hope to explain his inexplicable land-grab bill dodging, we charged him with using the time for which the Government paid him in attending to his personal interests or in other words, canvassing at the public expense.

In reply to this^harge, Mr. VOOKHEES stated, in his speeches at various places, that he was not canvassing at the expense of the Government, because he had a full understanding with the Sergeant-at-Arm.s that his pay was to be deducted, pro ralat for every day that he was absent.

This seemed very fair, and.quite in accordance with the letter and spirit of the law regulating the pay of Congressmen. But it has transpired that this frank, ingenuous explanation was lacking in one important element, truth. Instead of having .his pay "docked" for unnecessary absence from duty, he had collected his salary for a full year at the very commencement of the session!

These facts put DANIEL in another of those "tight places" which he has a chronic habit of running into. We do not charge that he committed an unpardonable'offense in collecting his salary in advance but we do charge that, in saying that his pay was not going on, but was to be deducted for the time that he was engaged in that preliminary canvass, he said that which he knew was not true. And it seems to us that even Democrats cannot continue to respect or support a Member of Congress who continually degrades his high position by attempting to palm off falsehood for truth.

When we convicted Mr. VOOKHEES of deliberate falsehood in relation to the payment of the public debt, making the case so clear against him that even his friends, in deep disgust and mortification, admitted his guilt, we hoped, for the credit of this District and the good name of its people, that we should never thereafter have a similar duty to perform. That hope has been disappointed, and we will build no more on the same foundation.

IN another column we print an article from the Logansporfc Journal advocating the re-nomination of President GKANT. The writer presents many strong leasons in support of the course which he recommends, and we are quite willing to lay them before our readers. But, lest we should be misunderstood, we deem it proper to state that, in our opinion, the time has not yet arrived when the Republican press can properly indicate the popular choice as to a Presidential candidate for 1872. The present administration has faithfully fulfilled its pledges, and in so doing has earned the onfidence of the people. It is not unlikely that President GRANT will be his own successor. But we prefer to close out the canvass in which we are engaged, and to watch the course of events for some months thereafter, before discussing the question of Presidential succession.

Ohio Congressional Nominations.

Assuming the nomination of Hon. ERASMUS D. PECK, in the Toledo District to whom there appears to be no serious opposition, the list of the Republican nominees for Congress in Ohio, is now complete. We subjoin their names, with those of the Democratic nominees so far as we have them: District. Republican. Democratic

I Aaron F. 1'crry M. Sayler. II Job E Stevenson. S. F. Carry. Ill R. S. Shenck. Campbell. TV W. U. McClung. McKinney

Rothschild. C, X. Lamison

VI John A Smith J. W. Denver. VII S. Shcllabarger. II. J. Jewctti VIII John Bentty. J. It. Ilubbell

IX Charles Foster E N Dickinson E. D. Peck. XI J. T. Wilson. XII C. E. Brown. P. Van Trump. XIII C. AV. I'otwin. G.W. Morgan. XIV James Monroo. L. R. Crichneld

XV W. P. SpniRiie. J. Cartwright XVI J. A. Bingham. R. E. Chambers XVII J. A. Ambler. XVfll W. II. Upson J. M. Coffinbury

XIX Jas A. Garfield.

FROM the Lafayette <Journal> we learn that a sad accident occurred at the Wyandotte Mills Friday afternoon. A boy about fourteen years of age, a son of Mr. Amos Adney, took a musket out for the purpose of shooting a chicken, and while in the act of climbing down from the forebay of the mill-race, managed to discharge it, the charge taking effect in the armpit, carrying away the arm and a portion of the shoulder-blade. Dr. Glick was sent for, and made the amputation Saturday morning. He was compelled to amputate the entire shoulder joint and a portion of the shoulder-blade and collar bone. The doctor regards the unfortunate young man as in a very critical condition, but entertains some hopes of his recovery. ———<>———

THE Lafayette <Journal> learns that on Saturday afternoon an unknown woman was killed on the Toledo, Wabash and Western Railway under the following circumstences: She had gotten on the train at Quincy. No one knew her and nothing peculiar was noticed about her appearance. When the train was near Marshfield, the woman got up from her seat, walked out on the front platform, and off the cars. The whole affair transpired so quickly that there was no possibility of saving her. Her clothing caught on something as she fell, and she was dashed violently to the ground. Of course, she was almost instantly killed, and her body was mangled in a shocking manner. ———<>———

CASSEL, the residence assigned to the Emperor NAPOLEON, is the capital of former electorate of Hesse Cassel. It is situated on the river Fulda, 124 miles northeast of Frankfort with which it is eonnected by railway. The celebrated Wilhelmshcehe, which has been assigned to the Emperor, was the Elector's summer palace. It is the suburbs of Cassel, and is one of the most beautiful places in Germanv. The gardens and natural scenerv which surround it have caused it to be known as the Serman Versailles. It is certainly a beautiful retreat for the royal captive.

AT THE session of the Committee on Democratic Platform for the Hamilton County Convention, last Saturday, Dr. Bruehl, one of the Committee, tried to get in a resolution of sympathy for the German cause, but the Committee peremptorily refused to accept it, whereupon the Doctor was righteously disgusted and left, declaring that he would have nothing more to do with the party. It is said that many old German Democrats second Dr. Bruehl, in abandoning a party that will not svmpathize with the Fatherland in her momentous struggle in the cause of liberty and civilization.

AT THE late meeting of the Crawford County Teachers' Institute a pledge was signed bv the female teachers not to wear corsets for one year. What a pity it is, remarks the Leavenworth Independent, that they should thus be deprived of the privilege of even squeezing themselves.

THE congregation of Trinity M. E. Chnrch, Indianapolis at the morning services on Sunday, contributed $6,500 to extinguish the debt of the Church. Two of the subscriptions were for $1,000

each. .„

The Abolition Lie.

The Chicago Journal, of Saturday evening, speaking of the rejoicing in that city over the news of the surrender of NAPOLEON and MCMAHON'S army, says there was the opposition of small dimensions which'reads with scowling faces, and refused to believe the news. One of these, possessed of more enthusiasm and vindictiveness than judgment, more bigotry than shrewdness, ejaculated in his frenzy: "It's a dabolition lie!"

OF THE Republican candidate for Gov ernor of Missouri, the St. Louis Democrat says: "B. GraU Brown is no stranger to the Republicans of Missouri. Once before he was their leader in a critical moment of political new-birth, and he Is now their candidate a second time in a battle for the same great cause of equal rights. During the whole acrimonious campaign, which ended in a separation of the Republicans from the Prescriptive®, Mr. Brown's eminent ability and personal worth were freely acknowledged by the opposition, while Mr. Rollins, in the eloquent speech delivered after the adjournment of the Convention, unquestionably expressed the feeling of the great majority of those who have acted with the Democratic party, in his frank and ear nest tribute to the unblemished record, unspotted character, and far-seeing statesmanship of Mr. Brown."

IN AN article upon the National Mi sical Congress, the Boston Time* pertinently suggests that what this country emphatically lacks is a musical expression of its pecuiift-.sentiments. But we can have none of it so long as music foreign to our natures and feelings is forced upon the publig taste, (as it now Ls,) to its almost utter exclusion. The music of the Europeon nationalities is a3 clearly defined as are their languages, manners and customs—in fact form.s a most im portant feature of their identity, respectively and until we have an American music, one which the clear ring of our national feeling, and which soothes, elevates and otherwise operates on thfe sen ment and patriotism of our people, we are just BO far deficient in one of the mast essential and powerful of national characteristics and influences.

THE Chicago limes is the Democratic organ of the great northwest, and represents the party as largely as any other paper in the United States. Here is a "gem" from its columns to which we invite the attention of Germans: "The reason that all Germany rushes to arms lies in this, that every German is constrained to rush to ^rma so soon as Bismarck signals with his finger. They ily to arms for the same reason that a crowd of swine rush through the narrow passage to the slaughter-house where the butcher stands ready to cut their throats —6ccau.se they must!"

MB. HENDRICKS is announced for a speech at BEACH'S Grove this evening.— Would it be in order to inquire if that distinguished statesman is sufficiently posted on European politics to venture an opinion upon the Franco-Prussian" war? If so, will he do it? On the 23d of July he made a speech at the Academy of Music, in Indianapolis, in which he stated that he did "not understand with sufficient accuracy the causes which had produced war between France and Prussia to undertake thein discussion

THE Congressional campaign in New Jersey opens auspiciously for the Republicans. The Newark Advertiser says that "never were their chances brighter for success, and never did Democratic dementia so surely open the way to an unexpected victory." The Philadelphia Press says the Republicans will carry the First, Second, Fourth, and, probably, the Fifth districts.

STATE elections are to be held this autumn as follows: California Sept. 6 Vermont Sept. 6 Mftino Sept. 12 Indiana Oct. II Florida. Oct. 3 Mississippi Oct. 3 Iowa Oct. 11 Ohio Oct. 11 Pennsylvania Oct. 11 West Virginia.Oct. 27 Delaware Nov. 1 Missouri Nov. 1 Minnesota Nov. 1

Kansas Nov. Louisiana Nov. Arkansas Nov. Alabama Nov. New York Nev. Maryland Nov. Massachusetts.Nov Illinois ,Nov. Michighn Nov. New Jersey ...Nov. S'th Carolina.Nov. Wisconsin Nov. Georgia Not settled

THE best journalistic joke of the sea son is the Terre Haute Journal's repudi ation of the Chicago Times as a Demo cratic organ! We shall next have Lost Creek repudiating the claim of the Mis sissippi to be a river.

Whistling Wirls.

There is a proverb that "Whistling girls and crowing hens Always come to some bad ends." But, notwithstanding the old proverb,! writer steps forward to defend the whist ling girls* in their independence: "Show me the girl who has the hardihood to whistle in these days, when everything natural, even to the very hair of your head, is at a discount, and I'll shew you a girl who can be depended upon, one who will not fail you in time of need, and will give you the true hearty grasp, the cor dial handshake, the warm, genuine wel come: no tip of the glove'and a cold how do you do who can brave danger, look toil in the face without shrinking, laugl with those that weep, as well as a.', whistle with those that whistle who can in short, take the world as she finds it, rough and rugged, not go through life as though she were walking on eggs and afraid of cracking a shell who deals in substance not shadow."

THE history of the last two months ffeems like the dream of a disordered intellect, or the grotesque and gigantic fan cies or a mind stimulated and crazed by the use of opium or hasheeh. Two months ago to-day war was not dreamed of. Napoleon, endorsed by the immense majority for the plebiscitum, seemed to be more firmly fixed upon the throne than ever, and France maintained the position she had held for centuries, as the leading power of the continent. Apparently the to hich

peace of Europe was never less likely be disturbed, least of all by a war whL_ in seven weeks should see France conquered and the Napoleonic dynasty overthrown. Such a wonderful combination of events the world has never before seen in the same space of time. The quiek marches and short campaigns of the great Napoleon were considered almost miraoulous, but the march of the Germans exceeded his greatest efforts, everything being taken into consideration. Verily, no man can tell what a day will bring forth.—Ind- Nars.

THERE will be no backward steps in the reforms President Grant has inaugurated. The reductions of taxation will go steadily on to the lowest practicable limit. The debt will be paid with all possible rapidity. The public credit will be strengthened and improved, and every interest of the people protected. When the results already achieved are pointed out, the Democratic press admit the fact, but ask "what security have we that Congress will not repeal these measures?" The" answer is simple and plain. The Republican party does not go back on its record. What it has done, it stands to and all it asks is to complete the good work. Those having seen its good faith wav well trust to it.

IT IS said of Wendell Phillips, that he "is the first candidate for gubernatorial honors in Massachusetts who has never voted" From the peculiarities of the man, this is probably true and vet voting is as much the duty as the right of every citizen. It seems a little strange for a candidate to be asking the votes of others who never voted himself. It must be a strong ism that induces a candidacy for office in such a man.

and being unable to find bail, compromised the matter by taking the Sheriff with

him on along excursion on his pleasure *ater^nd

yacht, instead of going to jail.

THE STATE.

MICHIGAN CITY thieves.

is overrun with

BURGLARS continue 'heir operations at Indianapolis.. ['. ,jf

THERE are ten public school buildings in New Albany.

L. I). GOLDSBERRY, Marion county, wants :obe a bankrupt.

THE "Social Evil', Ls attracting the attention of the Indianapolis Police.

STEPHEN NASON, Jay county, died of <delirium tremens> on the fourth instant. ———————

SIXTY-SEVEN arrests tfere made by the Police of Indianapolis Saturday and Sunday.

THE new edifice of ihe German Evangelical Church, New Albany, was dedicated on Sunday.

JOSEPH DRUMMOND, Jennings county, was killed by a fall from a scaffold last Saturday. He has left a large family. ———————

Miss KATE MEYERS, Ohio county, proposes to ride a fast horse in the speed rin at the State Fair

MISS ELLEN DARLEY, Dubois county, was terribly burned, last Friday, by her clothes taking fire from a cook-stove Her recovery is not expected. ———————

JOHNSON HOLLIS, DeKalb county, tried to "shuffle off" by the strychnine route last Saturday, but was pumped out and restored. ———————

A DISPATCH from New Albany says: "By the census just enumerated our city is not so large as claimed, showing but 17,000." ———————

REV. DR. CARVER, the new rector of St. John's Church, Lafayette, preached his introductory.sermon on Sunday to a large congregation.

JOHN SIMPSON, of Michigan City, fell across the track in front of a passing train last Sunday, and had his right arm taken off, and was otherwise severely injured. ———————

A SLEErY young lady, in New Albany, fell from a second story window to the pavement, the other night, but escaped fatal injury.

TltE Sentinel says the Indianapolis Rolling Mill Company will soon put additional machinery in their mill which will increase the manufacturing facilities four fold.

THE Leavenworth, Crawford county, <Independent> reports that "Daniel Devore was shot and killed at Wolf Creek, on Saturday last, by a man named Kurl. The shooting was done in self-defence, as Devore had been at Kurl's house on the day of the shooting, with the avowed tention of killing Kurl." =======

Letter from Vice-Prcsident Colfax

SCHUYLER COLFAX

Rat-Catchcrs in London. One other character we have here, tliat I never before heard of or met with, most novel sight he is to see, dressed in hunting costume, with broad enamel leather band, passing from waist to shoul der, on which is fastened a huge brass rat and the "royal coat of arms," with this inscription beneath: "Rat-catcher Her Majesty!" Over his back, slung by a chain, is quite a large wire cage, well filled with rats at his heels follow two or three terriers, who now and a'non bark joyfully at their prey. Quite a ludicrous picture he makes, and one that always upsets Yankee gravity. We wonder if this "Rat-catcher to Her Majesty" ever makes his. presence known to members of Parliament in the House of Lords? However, this same man can well afford smiles of the incredulous as to the extent or necessity of his business* for a most imperative necessity he is. Without him London would literally swarm with the destructive pests. The extent of his business may be known from the fact that he is daily in receipt of large orders from all parts of the continent, for supplies of his rats, for glove makers' and sportsmen's use. He owns a nice house in the fashionable quarter of London, and as he drives about the park on Sundayafternoon his stylish turnout is the object of much attention. He yearly pays a small sum for his license, and receives one hundred pounds per annum for keeping St. Catherine's Dock free from rats. He visits all the shipping—his coming being ever looked for with pleasure._ One ship was sadly troubled with a kind of rat that he called the Norwegian rat, which he seemed to prize highly, their fur being sleek and black: and so proved the quality of skin as being the finest and most elastic for glove-makers' use. Turning to us with a laugh, he said: "To-morrow these will go to Paris to the glove manufactory and who knows but that the lady will wear gloves made from these self-same skins, and wonder at their tine texture and color." Shaking a cage of gray rats, he said: "These go to a certain 'pit' where the people of quality will meet to give recreation to their dogs,"

IN THE WAR between Prussia and Austria, four years ago. King William figur ed only as a royal figurehead. Bismarck's name was in every mouth. When the present war began it was the same, but after hostilities fairly began the Premier subsided and the King took his place. The diplomatic circular explaining the cause of the war emanated from the Minister, but since then he has been in the background. What Ls the explanation? Is he busy with foreign intrigues, preventing intervention and getting ready a solution of the enigma, "After Napoleon, what?" or has the King resolved to win the laurels himself, and not let his man Friday do it? None can at this early date explain the matter. The latter supposition is plausible. It will be remembered that the first Hebrew King did not at all relish the popular cry, "Saul has slain his thousands and David his ten thousands."

A LCDICROUS STORY is reported con cerning Dr. Livingstone, which pretends to account for the long disappearance of this explorer. A lettej has been written bv a Detroit lady, now sojourning in Svria, which states that Captain Burton, British Consul at Damascus, is informed concerning Dr. Livingstone's adventures in Central Africa. He says that Dr. Livingstone was first persuaded, much' against his wisli, to marry a rude and blustering native princess, and, when he

AMONG the advice which French jural* give to the French army is the fol-

Hon. T G. DURANT, having been arrested at Newport on some railroad suit,

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Bishop Simpson's Preaching in England. A correspondent of tho Methodist recorder, who was present on the occasion, thus describes the scene: "Now I most fill my promise of trying to teU how Bishop Simpson preached. It was by special request and appointment of the Conference. It was on & Monday morning at one o'clock, and there had been no effort to publish the service extensively. Yet the chapel was densely crowded, the platform ana area occupied almost exclusively by ministers, ana all the galleries packed with a crowd of eager and excited lay listeners. The President is in his chair, the ex-President^ and the officials of the conference are in their seats, and the flower of the Methodist ministry of Great Britain are reverently awaiting the service. 8urely never man addressed a more imposing audience. The eailier part of the service was conducted by Mr. Prest, in whose prayer mention was not omitted of the President of the United States and he great nation from which the preacher had come to us. Then the Bishop announces his text: 'None of these things move me.' Evidently it is to be an episcopal charge, and the Bishop himself modestly intimates that he intends to address himself to 'his younger brethern.1 The first part of the discourse, however, deals with the mysteries of Divine Providence seen in the lives of Christians generally.

The tone is quiet, the utterances measured, the words very simple and for a moment or two the hearers, with expectations wrought to the highest by the Bishop's reputation, are tempted to ask whether they are not going to be disappoin ted. But there is a sort of minor tone in the voice*which touches the heart even more than it charms the ear and presently a sentence leaps out of the preacher's Tips which makes a thrill almost electric run through the congregation, and in another moment a tempest of responses rises in all parts of the chapel. "Again, the voice falls to a lower pilch, and the orator begins to deal with the philosophy of the Christian minister's call. And now the preachers in the audience find that this man knows well their souls. He seems to have walked side by side with them through their earlier life, and to have marked, as though by some miraculous insight, every movement and struggle of their hearts. How cleanly he dissects all the young man's feelisjgs who thinks himself divinely called. How wise are his advices to the youths who think they hear 'the still small voice' within them. And now, diverging somewhat, how earnestly he entreats parents not to stand in the way of their children's consecration to the holy services. Now he has hold of every heart in his congregation, when, dropping easily into a personal reminiscence, which, less skillfully introduced, might almost have seemed an intrusion upon the dignity of his theme, he tells how once he came trembling to tell his widowed mother that he felt himself called to the ministry, and was received not with the reproaches he almost feared, but with streaming tears of thankfulness, and she said: 'My son, I have expected 'his for years I have been praying for this ever since you were born.' But, ere the words have left his lips, another magnetic shock has passed through the congregation, and see, men weep and sob with no attempt of concealment, and the whole congregation heaves' with an emotion which no one cares to repress. But the climax is not yet. Toward the end of flie sermon the preacher dilates on the heroism of St.

Paul and in a manner most simple, yet most dramatic, he shows Paul, left for dead outside the gates of Derbe, scourged till the blood runs down his back at

To the Editor of tho Indianapolis Journal SOUTH BEND, IND., Sept. 2, 1870. I have just seen in the State Sentinel of I"7 —. ~i yesterday, a vile, obscene speech against Phihppi, and dragged all but dead out of foreigners which it states that I deliver- the water after he had been a day and a 6 a a using his first returning strength to gasp* de- out the words of the text: 'None of these things move me.' And at last the Bishop takes his congregation to the cell of the

ed in 1855, in this State. It published the same shameless fabrication during the Presidential campaign of 1868. I d~ nounced it then publicly, as I denounce now, as a willful, infamous calumny, and what is more, known to be such by the editors who print it. They know that the whole of this speech, word for word, as now printed, was published by Democratic papers many yearo ago, as an alleged speech of a Mr. Wilson, Republican candidate for Congress Southern Indiana. He branded it as _____ TLS N 1 wicked and disgraceful fabrication. But and you if you go on must expect persein 1868, it was revided—my name inserted cutions, bonds, imprisonment, death, ou a a a a take care of yourself, by retiring from the conflict?' Is that it? Nay! This is what he.writes: 'I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith! Henceforth, there is laid up for me ,1 a crown, which the Lord, the righteous

AIJ XUUUj lb 11 (U 1 tuvu »».*» instead of Wilson's —and then started on its round through their presses. I never thought or uttered the disgraceful and slanderous words it contains, in any place or at any time. It was forged by a Democrat, set up and printed by a Democrat, and falsely attributed, first to one Republican and then to another. A baser calumny never disgraced any newspaper in the land. Respectfully, yours,

prisoner PauF at Rome, and bids them look over the aged man's shoulder, as he indites his last epistle to Timothy, his son in the Gospel. And what is it that the Apostle writes? Does he say to Timothy: 'You had better quit preaching. I have been at it for many years, and my life has been weariness and pain to me

Judge, will give me that day.' And as

the Bishop says this, again there is a rush of tears to every eye, and all hearts heave and shouts, half-smothered, yet irrepressible, are heard all over the chapel of 'Glory be to God!' "The finish of the sermon was an earnest appeal to the undecided, and encouragement to the penitent to .cope to the Cross and it was delivered with flashing eyes, and voice raised to its full compass, and the tall form of the preacher, Dent no longer, but carried to its utmost height, while, with outstretched arms, the ambassador of Christ pleaded for his Master's due3 of love, and obedience, and faith. "This sketch is very unworthy of the subject but this I may say, that there were few ministers present who did not feel that the service of that morning lifted them into a higher region and few^t any rate, of the younger men, who did not register a vow in their secret hearts that they would try to prcach better than they had ever done yet. It was an occasion memorable for a lifetime, and' which the young men who were present will talk of in their old age."

Dr. Campbell's Ride—A IJomsir'-iible Case of Absence of Mind. Dr. Josiah Campbell, who li «. for many years on the Western Reserve, in Ohio, was a skillful physician, but withal one of the most eccentric and absentminded persons in the world, except Margaret, his wife, and she was fully his equal. One Sunday morning the doctor was caught out in a tremendous shower, which drenched him to the skin. It soon cleared off, however, and Dr. Josh rode into his own yard, where he took the dripping saddle from his horse and let him go adrift into the pasture. The saddle he placed on a stout log of wood which was elevated some four feet from the ground on two posts, where the doctor had begun to build a platform to dry his peaches on.

After having got his saddle fixed so it would dry, he took the bridle, and, putting the bit over the end of the log, he stretched out the reins, and, hitching them to the horn of the saddle, went to change his wet clothes and get breakfast. Josiah, Jr., and Margaret, Jr., were away from home on a visit, and so the two seniors sat down to the morning meal. When they were about half through, Jim Atwood, a farmer who lived about eight miles distant, came in, telling the doctor he wished he would go over to his house, as he reckoned lie might be wanted over there, and then went off to the village in a hurry after some necessary "fixins."

When the doctor finished his meal he took his saddle-bags and out he went into the yard, where he deliberately mounted his saddle and set out in imagination for Jim Atwood's.

For a long time he rode on in silence, with his eyes intently fixed on "Buchan's Practice," which lay open before him. At length he began to feel the effects of the fierce rays of a mid-day sun, and on looking up from his book he discovered a house close by him, upon which he sang out lustily for a drink of water.

Aunt Margaret, who had been for the last two hours very busy in the garden, soon made her appearance with a pitcher of milk, and after the thirsty stranger had taken a long draught, they entered into an animated conversatirti, the doctor launching out into rapturous praises of the scenery about the place, the neatness of the buildings, the fine orchard of peach and apple trees and the lady, who had ca.uht a glimpse of the saddle-bags, mare a great many inquiries about the health of the neighborhood, etc.

Tiie doctor finally took his leave of the lat.lv issuring her that he would call on "return ami have some further copvervj with her, as she reminded him so mn of his wife, who, he was sure, would

afterward propped toieaye Mrs Living- -^Yappy' to make her acquaintance, stone in order to prosecute still further turned to enter the house,

posed such objections that he has virtually kept a prisoner. The matter was kept a profound secret by the doctor's friends until recently. The Detroit PoH responsible for this curious story.

and the dokoi had just gathered up the reins when Jim Atwood (lashed up to thft gate with his horse all in a lather of foam. "What on earth are you dome doctor? yelled Jim "get off that log and come along."

The doctor was greatly astonished at first, but after a few minutes it got through his hair that he had been all the

dient to door-yard-

hunt for them with a sprinkler. If the water soaks in rapidly, it is a fign that

STATE ELECTIONS occur, to-day, in Vermont and California.

The Way to Real Prosperity.. Plant the factory by the side of the farm give diversity to labor and a home market for agricultural products increase the value of real estate, by growing interests, and judicious improvements make the manufactory an educator, stimulating inventive tajent, and secoring employment to the laboring classes, and, our word for it, the American people need never complain of a grudging or unstable prosperity. Transporting grain across the ocean at a vast cost and loss to the producer, and bringing back foreign supplies, will never build up this country. It is as cumbereome a plan as prevailed in early ages, of doing the carrying trade of the world by camel and dromedary trains across the deserts.— What is done at home, stay at hom& both profits and benefits. The constant draining away of the specie of the country to pay balances, shows the effect of the freetrade plan of buying abroad. The earnings of the people should stay with them and the way to keep the money here is to cultivate our own home interests and let other nations do the same. This is the true touchstone of America's prosperity, now and iri future.—Chicago BepuUitan.

•A CORRESPONDENT of the Indianapolis Journal, writing from Worthington,Greene county, on the 3d inst,, says:

The canvass in Greene county has begun in earnest. The part}- organs located at Bloomfield are "pitching into each other hot and heavy" already. Colonel Nelson Trusler spoke to the citizens of this place on the eveung of the first instant. He has a sledge-hammer-way of saving things, and his Republican spikes will no doubt "tell" for the cause all over the State.

To extend 'this note a little among other things, that national game, base ball, is not neglected in the "State of Greene." Worthington and Bloomfield propose to play the two best in three, beginning Monday, the 5th inst.

The Northern or Central Indiana Conference of the Methodist Church (formerly called Protestant) will be in session in this plaoe next week, beginning Wednesday, the 7th inst. About fifty ministers and probably the same number of "lay delegates" will be in attendance.

Worthington is having a steady, healthy growth. Business keeps pace with the growth. No very palatial residences are being built this season, but quite a number of neat little cottages that are no discredit. Some things are talked of, which, if accomplished, will add muc^i to the importance and the business of the place. I will mention a woolen factory and a High School.

THE Republican State Convention of Iowa, on the 17th inst., passed a series of excellent resolutions, not one of which we like better than this:

Resolved, That the Republican party of Iowa welcome to our shores all human beings of every nation, irrespective of race or color, volunta'rily seeking a home in our midst and that all the rights and privileges which we as citizens demand for ourselves we will freely accord to them.

Unless, indeed, we like this better: Resolved, That'a tariff for revenue is indispensable, and should be so adjusted iw not to become prejudicial to the industrial interests of any class or section of the country, while securing to our home producers fair competition with foreign cap ital and labor.

This is first-rate doctrine—labor, fair wages and good treatment for all who come to us from the pauperism and tyranny of foreign countries and such protection of our industry-that those who fly from the penny wages of Europe may not find themselves put upon half-penny wages in the United States.^ These Iowa Republicans seem to be sensible fellows. N. Y. Tribune.

ASSUMING the Pope to be infallible, and to have always been thus regarded by Roman Catholics, why should an (Ecu menical Council have been held to.pronounce him so? We do not ask why it should have been necessary at this time to formulate and promulgate the dogma, since that point is touched by the Archbishop in his address—but why this might not better have been done by the Pope himself, without putting all. the Bishops and their attendants to the seri ous inconvenience of assembling in Coun cil, and giving many months to the work. The Council can at best be no more than infallible—if the promise to Peter ran only to his successors in the Roman See, it may have been less than that. We do not require our lower to revise the decisions.of our higher Courts: why, then, should this Council have been invited to pass upon the question of Papal Infallibility? And why, indeed, should a Council have ever been assembled at all?—N. Y. Tribune.

THE Prussian system of warfare compels every able-bodied man to be a soldier. The term of service is for three years. At the end of this term he enters the Landwehr (militio), which is divided into two levies, one from 26 to 32 years of age, the other from 33 to 38 years of age. The first levy is called out every year a few weeks for the purpose of drilling and maneuvering. The second levy is liable to be called out in time of war for the pnrpose of garrisoning the fortresses. All over 39 and under 60 years of age form the Landsturm (irregular militia), and act as a home guard in

c^e inv~

is a local force, and is never called out

except in extreme cases. It will tlius^ be seen that Prussia is a nation of soldiers and educated soldiers at that, for,-in point of popular education Prussia is ahead of all other European nations.—Chicago Republican.

SOME few vears ago a block of houses fell in the Cii" ungate of Edinburgh, killing thirty-si.\ eople. WThen the workmen had aim.J.-C despaired of rescuing a boy who was still almost miraculously alive beneath a weight of brick and limber, and a little voice suddenly urged them to fresh exertions: "Heave away, chaps I'm no dead yet," said the little voice, quite cheerily. In rebuilding the houses the lad has been immortalized. The principal doorway is adorned with his bust. His own brave words are writ ten beneath it. The Scotch never held up to the world a more striking example of their courage and patience.

A STORY that 3,000 men are left to shift for themselves upon the (Tortugas) Island upon which Fort Jefferson stands, is supremely ridiculous. Unless they lived in the fort, one-sixth that number of men could not find room to stand upon that island. The whole of the sand-bank, for that is about all that it is, does not comprise twenty acres, and of these the fort covers twelve or thereabouts. ———<>———

THE author of the famous German war son, "Die IlacAt am Rhein," is till unknown. A teacher named Mueller, in Crefeld. is the reported poet. But the composer of the music, for twenty years a resident of Crefeld, and now living in reduced circumstances at Schmalkalden, stated years ago he had received the poem from an anonymous author in Meurs, and had been unable to learn his name.

THE amount of money which can be saved in every family by buying silver OT copper tipped shoes for children, will surprise any one who has not tried it. All parents may lessen their shoe bills twothirds, and at the same time avoid the disagreeable sight of ragged stockings and protruding toes, always seen when shoes are not protected bv metal tips.— X. Y. Pod.

THE Norfolk (N. C.) Journal gives the particulars of what it claims was the last sale of a slave in this country. It occured, according to our "tar heel" namesake, in Augusta county, Virginia, and the price paid was one hundred cabbage plant*. That'was whittling the slave traffic down to an exceedingly fine point.

A WOMAN club house is being fitted up elegant style in New York, by Wooaull & C'laflin, the women brokers, who are reported to have paid §175,000 for an elegant brown stone mansion, in a fashionable quarter of I he city.

THE Maplin Sands scheme for utilizing th« sewerage of London has come to grief. The promoters have failed to carry out the project, and the Board of Public Works has declared the £25,000 lodged as security to be forfeited.

S&r ,.,h. Ho™ Toend.y „o- P"™""! ning.—Mattoon Journal.

Intrenchmentsare the first care in war —retrenchment in peace.

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The Seat of Wax!

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PAJUS.Sept 4, 6 p. —Some of the shops of the more favored purveyors of the Imperial family are menaced, and will probably be sacked. In all parts of the city people are pointibg out and taking down imperial arms, fearing an attack from the mob. In the windows of shops where photographs are displaced, care has been taken to remove those of the Imperial family and all connected with them. The National Guards are out in force to repress any more serious troubles. THE FUTURE RESIDENCE OF THE EM

PEROR.

An interview has taken place between Napoleon and the King of Prussia for the purpose of deciding upon the future residence of the Emperor. One of the German fortresses was fixed upon, probably Mayence.

CORPS LEGISLATIF.

There is so much confusion in the city and such immense crowds about the Corps Legislatif that it is impossible at present to get a faithful account of business transacted by the deputies. It is now reported, and on good authority, that after the'vote of decheance the majority retired. Members of Gauche and Center Gauche remained consulting^ on a provisional government, and naming the following persons: Jules Favre, Gambetta, Jules Simon,Keratry, Picord, Pettian and Jules Ferry.

ROME.

The occupation of Rome by Italian troops is expected immediately. LETTER OF NAPOLEON TO THE KING OF

PRUSSIA.

It is reported the vote on decheance has been carried by yeas 185, nays none. The people are wild with excitement, and are rushing through the streets bearing placards with the vote of the Corps Legislatif inscribed thereon. Shouts of "ViveRepublique". Regiments passing into the city are received by the populace with deafening shouts of "Viva la ligne," "Vive la Republique."' Troops are singing a Mourie Pour Patrie.

The scene is one of indescribable excitement. Rumors of all kinds are in circulation, and it is impossible to peertain their foundation. But one sentiment appears to be paramount—resistance to invasion. All nations now to the rescue, shout the people, and troops join enthusiastically.

The Garde Nationale says order must be preserved. The people evince but lit tie desire to create trouble. All Beem overjoyed at the vote of decheance.

LATER.—Crowds are beginning to tear down the imperial arms from the front of shops. There are fears that this may lead to serious trouble, as the National Garde is not inclined to permit any disorder. 1:30 P. M.—The city now presents one of the most imposing popular displays ever witnessed. One hundred thousand citizens are marching to the Corps Legislatif, surrounding the building amid phrenzied hurrahs of countless- masses which are fillipg every avenue leading to the Hall. There are no symptoms of disorder yet, only a unanimous expresssion of popular will.

Before the residence of Gen. Trochu, in Louvre, there is a compact mass of people awaiting the return of the Governor. Around the Tuilleries is a strong military force guarding against any possible display of popular indignation. Hundreds of thousands of citizens are still pushing towards the Corps Legislatif. Place De La Concorde is one mass of human beings.

LATER, 4:05 P. M.—At the departure of the deputies from the Corps Legislatif scenes of enthusiasm took place. Around the building the National Guard was fraternizing with the troops and the people. Thousands of Guards rushed into the Hall, but were persuaded to retire by M. Gambetta,who seems to have great influence over the people. Crowds outside were singing Marseillaise and "Viva Republique."

There is intense excitement and a constant noise of voices that drowns all other sounds. There were no dangerous elements until crowds reached Me Castiglione, where they began tearing down the imperial arms, and tearing from the flags

7the NaU^'afGuards Yh°e golden eagles

of Francej and from the

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and

BOME.

It is reported that Italian troops have entered Rome. WELL SEALED.

Tlie Prefect of Police fKermtry) has il aced additional seals on the doors of the trps Legislatif.

pla Coi

GONE TO VEEP THE KINO.

It is reported Jules Favre has gone forward to meet King William of Prossia." LEFT PARIS.

Rouher quitted Paris last night from private sources CONTRADICTION,

The

dieted.

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still maintains his position, notwithstanding the strength of the army guarding and preventing his escape from the fortress.

THE FRENCH FORCES.

The whole force now under arms in France, including the Garde Nationale and Garde Mobile, is 700,000. '_

IN BELGIUM.

It is stated that Count Palikoa and M. Chereveau, late'tMiniBter of the Interior, are in Belgium, having fled during the crisis preceding the declaration of the Republic. ':W A RUMOR.

It is rumored that Italian troops ih strong numbers under Gen. Cadonna, are marching upon Rome.

PROCLAMATION.

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medals bearing the Imperial effigy. Soldiers have also joined in these demonstra tions.

The National Guard have beat to arms to repress disorder, if it takes a more serious turn.

Quiet citizens are becoming impressed with the idea that there may be danger, as the mob is becoming more and more excited.

CORrS LEGISLATIF.

PARIS, Sept. 4.—In the Corps Lcgisla tif yesterday evening when Palikao annotinced that the army of Sedan with the Emperor had surrendered to the Prussians, he added it was impossible to discuss the probable consequences. The Ministers had yet no commonfplan, and desired to postpone the discussiou until Monday.

Jules Favre submitted a resolution declaring the Emperor deprived of constitutional functions and proposed that a legislatif commission be formed to expel the enemy from French soil, Gen Trochu remaining Governor-General of Paris.

The proposition met with favor, but without action the Corps adjourned until Sunday noon.

THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT. PARIS, Sept. 5.—The provisional government has taken possession of office without the slightest disorder. A11 the Ministers are acting with energy. Orders for immediate formation of colonial armies have been issued. Over 200,000 men are ready to take the field. The govern ment superintendent of telegraph has announced to all departments the events in Paris. The Senate is suppressed and the Corps Legislatif dissolved.

PROCLAMATION.

The following proclamation has been issued by the new government: Republique Francio), MinisUre de L'Interieur—The "Decheance" has. been pronounced in the Corps Legislatif, the Republic has been pronounced at the Hotel de Ville. A government of national defense composed of eleven members and all the deputies of Paris has been constituted and ratified by popular acclamation. Their names are, Arago, Emanuel, Cremieux, Jules Favre, Glois Bizoni, Eugene Pellatan, M. Picard, Rochefort and Jules Simon. Gen. Trochu will at the same time continue in exercise of the powers of Governor of Paais, and is appointed Minlsser of War in place of Gen. Palikao. Please placard immediately and if necessary have proclaimed by tbe public crier this declaration for the government of the national defense. [Signed] LEON GAMBETTA, a

Minister of the Interior.

Sept. 4, 1870—G. P. M. REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED. BARIS, Sept. 5, 9 P. M.—The Republic has been proclaimed in all the great towns.

The city of Paris, though in the hands of the people, is quiet. THE REPUBLIC has been proclaimed in Lyons, Bordeaux and Marseilles.

APPOINTMENT.

Gambetta has issued a proclamation appointing Edward Valentine Prefect of

\y VOORHEES, a Democratic poli- Vv"v'v'v .-"T- ', Strasbourg, and for the department of Sbo°SofTmc H.UK, Ind.. look

Th'« CR'UNTR' DFP*»D"

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All the police of Parjs have been incorporated with the National Guard.

PARIS, Sept. 6.-—The Mayor has issued the following proclamation: HOTEL DE VILLE, PARIS, Sept. 6.— Citizens: I have been called by the peo-ple-and government of tbe national defense to the Mayoralty of Paris. While waiting for you to be called to elect your municipality, I take possession of the Citv Hall, which was the scene of patriotic events of 1792, 1830 and 1848. I speak to you now, as our fathers did in 1792. Citizens, the country is in danger 1 Rally around this Parisian municipality, defended to-day from siege by a soldier of the Republic- Vive Le Republique.

The Gaulois gives the following as the exact text of the letter of Napoleon to the King of Prussia: "Having no command in the army, and having placed all my authority in the hands of the Empress' as Regent, I herewith surrender my sword to the Kitlg of Prussia."

FRENCH SOLDIERS IN BELGIUM. The total number of French soldiers who fled to Belgium territory is believed about 15,000.

INDESCRIBABLE EXCITEMENT. PARIS, Sept. 4, 2 p. M.—It is now impossible to reach the Corps Legislatif, owing to the immense crowds "surrounding the building.

(Signed,) ETIENE ARAGO. PROCLAMATION.

The Prefect of Police has issued the following proclamation: Policemen and Inhabitants of Poxis:— After having for 18 years crushed under cruel blows, traditions interrupted on the 18th Brumaine and 2d of December are at last resumed. Deputies of the Left after a withdrawal of their colleagues have, hy a majority, proclaimed the decree of dechcance. Soon afterwards a Republic was proclaimed from the Hotel de Ville. The revolution which has just taken place has been a pacific one. It was understood that no French blood should flow except on the field of battle. It has for its object, as in 1792, repression of a foreign foe. It behooves, therefore, the inhabitants of Paris, by their self-posses-sion and the manliness of their'attitude, to continue to show themselves equal to the task that they and the nation have undertaken.

For this reason, invested by the Government with the powers that have been so much.abused under previous regimes, I invite the inhabitants of Paris to the exercise of those political rights which they have just reconqured, to the fullest extent possible consistent with wisdom and moderation, and to show France and the world that we are indeed worthy of liberty. Our duty in the circumstances in which we have been placet!, is above all to rememberr that the country is in danger, and that France, uuder the! au picas of Republican liberty, proposes to vanquish or die. I am certain that my powers will only be used to defend you from the blows of those who seek to betray the country. '*-v [Signed,] KERATRY.

THE EMPRESS.

PARIS, Sept. 6.—It is now positively asserted that the Empress left Paris Sunday afternoon, going to Belgium to rejoin the Prince Imperial. She quitted the palace by the entrance on the quay, having with her but one servant. In the morning Ferdinand d'Lessups, a relative of the Empress, went to her and advised .that she sign her abication. She seemed to agree to this and went to the hall where the Ministers sat in council. They all declared she must not sign the paper. Princess Coltilde, says the Journal, was the last of the Imperial family to leave the palace. She has gone to Bangiers, where her children are. It was evident from the appearance of the rooms in the palace that the departure of the Empress was hasty. It is stated that an official remaining in charge of the palace safd that all those whom the Empress had so favored, deserted her, and not one remained to see her off.

CORPS LEGI8LATIF.

The following is a sketch of proceedings in the Corps Legislatif Saturday night and Sunday morning previous to the closing scene already reported:

The Corps Legislatif, which had only taken a recess, reassembled at half-past one Sunday morning after an exciting se-sion in the evening, at which the Ministers had explained the situation.

President Schneider said painful and grave news was communicated to us during the evening, and as President of the House I had a double duty to perform towards it and the nation. For the rest, by an urgent demand on the part of a great number of my colleagues^you have been called together in extraordinary session. I allow, therefore, the floor to the Minister of War, that he may finish the s'atement which he began in this morning's sitting.

Count Palikao said, I have the painful mission to inform you why my words before must have foie3hadowed the news, which wai only semi-official, has become official.

After heroic efforts the army has been rolled back into Sedan and been encompassed there by such a superior force that it has been obliged to capitulate. The Emperor has been made prisoner. In view of -his news it will be impossible to enter on serious discus.-ion of the conse quences these events may involve, when 1 have been forced to leave my bed to attend this sitting, and my colleagues have had no opportunity to deliberate.

President Schneider proposed an adjournment until to-day at noon. He said the situation imposed on him great duties and he would fill them, but the Ministry not having yet been able to deliberate, and each needing time tp think over carefully the grave re-^olu'ions which Ihe occasion "required, he thought it would be wise to adjourn.

Jules Favie said if the chamber is of the opinion that in the grievous and grave situation descrioed by the Minister of War, it should adjourn until noon, I will not oppose it, but believe it our duty to seize the occasion to lay before the house a proposition which the exciting situation demands. We will not add one word to the text which we now lay before you. We move that the chamber adopt the following resolutions:

That Louis Napoleon Bonaparte and his dynasty be declared to have forfeited the powers which the nation conferred upon tLem.

That there shall be chosen an Executive Committee composed of members, the number of whom shall be fixed by the Chamber,'which shall be invented with full powers necessary to repel invasion and drive the enemy from the soil.

That Gen. Trochu, Governor of Paris, be chargcd exclusively with the defense of tbe cipital.

The reading of these resolutions was listened to with profound silence—a single voice was raised. It was that of M. Pinard. We have not the powerusaid he, to pronounce the decheance.

President Schneider returned to his proposal to adjourn the sitting until noon, on account of the gravity of what had happened.

The Corps Legislatif agreed, and the sitting waa adjourned. MANIFESTO.

The International Workingmen's Association has issued the following manifesto addressed to the German Socialist Democracy:

BROTHERS—The Prussian government at the brink of the campaign declared that it waged war against the Emperor and not against the people of France. Republican France invites them in the name of justice to withdraw their armies from the soil of France. If not, France must fight to the last man and shed their blood and ours. As soon as the Rhine is recrossed, we shall stretch forth our hands to you and forget our mutual crimes, which despots made us commit. We repeat, as in '93, that the French people can conclude no peace with an enemy occupying French territory. Let us proclaim the liberty, equality and fraternity of the people. Let us form a United States of Europe- Long live the universal Republic.

PROCLAMATION TO THE ARMY. The Journal Official of the Republic

Eorting

ublishes a proclamation to the army exit.to rallyjaround the gloriout Bag which 80 years ago drove all Europe.

"S- REVOKED

The new government has revoked the functions of the following am bassadora to foreign courts: Marquis Lavellette, at London, Count Manborget, Vienna, and Gen. Fleury, at St. Petersburg.

DECRE^

A decree has been issued requiring the withdrawal of all Germans from Paris.

*'d* ENGLAND, CONTINUATION OF THE WAR. LONDON, Sept. 5.—Count Bismarck telegraphs officially to London, Vendres, Sept. 3d, "I have spoken with Emperor Napoleon about peace but he has announced that, as a prisoner, he has no power, and that all depends on the Beency in Paris. Thus the capture of the jmperor has no influence on the contination of the war."

FROM BERLIN.

A special correspondent telegraphs from Berlin, Sunday noon: A private dispatch from the King's headquarters says the Crowu Prince resumed his march on Paris this morning, after the victory of Baden. Camps were broken ami the heads of columns in motion at daylight Friday.

Th« Napo-

teKing reports he will send leon to Ehi entretsein. .. Metz is quiet.

Bombardment of Strasburg has been suspended. Enthusiasm and rejoicing continue here and throughout Germany. Streets are full of processions with banners and music and singing. Whenever the American flag is displayed, processions halt and salute with loudest cheers. Yesterday the schools closed and the courts adjourned. Business suspended and the people all night long gave themselves up to rejoicing. The entire press and public opinion^insiston -'On to Paris." Peace only is to be made, no neutral intervention or mediation. WAR TO BE DECLARED AGAINST CHINA.

The Standard this morning says, we learn from reliable sources that England in conjunction with France as soon as a State government is formed in the latter named country, intends declaring war upon China, for satisfaction for the massacre of English and French citizens at Tientsin, demanding guarantees from the Em]eror of China for the security of English and French subjects in that country in the future. The Times says the crisis may be postponed for months, but sudden submission will be the end.

CHINESE EXPEDITION.

England is ready to invite the new government at Paris to join in a Chine.1e (Srptij.ison. ,.i

ADVANCE ON TARIS.

Prussians are advancing on Paris by forced marches. TROUBLE IN ITALY.

Uprisings are reported in Italy. A great war is believed imminent. Deposits in the Bsnk of France are said to have been removed.

SPEECH BY JL'LES FAVRE.

LONDON, Sept. 5.—The Daily News says Jules Favre, the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, has already made a speech on a proposition to Prussia. The basis of the proposition is, the withdrawal of Germans from the territory of France.

France will give a guarantee that her standing army shall be abolished. VIEWS OF THE PRESS.

TheTime3 and other morning papers accept the French Revolution with favor, as a clear expression of the national will. They anticipate no discord.

CONGRATULATIONS.

Declarations have already reached Paris of several States of Europe congratulating France on the peaceful and successful formation of a Republic, Republicans are already leaving London in great numbers for France. Victor Hugo reached Paris last night. .r I STRASBURG LIBRARY.

The burning of the public library at Strasburg, one of the most useful and valuable in Europe, owing to the rarity of its treasures, seems to be fully veiiticd.

CHICAGO.

A Great Conflagration!

Three Million Dollars' Worth of Property Destroyed.

A NUMBER OF PERMOXN KILLED.

CHICAGO, Sept. 4.—A fire broke out about five o'clock this afternoon in the paper store of Laflin, Butler & Co., and is still raging at 9 p. m., though now under control. The whole of the magnificent Drake block on Woodward Avenue, corner of Washington street, is destroyed.

The total losses will reach, it is estimated, three million dollars, on which there is from $150,000 to $180,000 insurance. The losses thus far gathered are M. V. Farwell & Co., dry goods, $1,500000 to $1,800,000. Insurance $900,000 in all companies represented in Chicago Kintlana, Ordway & Co., boots and shoes, loss $250,000 insur«nce$150,0005 Smith & Nixon, and Lvon&Nealy, loss $150,000, insurance $75,000 Laflin, Butler & Co., paper, loss $250,000, insurance $100,000.

The block was owned by John B. Drake, of theTremont House, M. V. Farwell & Co. and Thatcher Bros. Loss on buildings about $450,000. Drake has $130,000 insurance, and Thatcher $60,• 000. Smith & Nixon had one hundred and fifty pianos burned.

It is feared that there has been a large loss ofjife. Some rumors place the number buried as high as fifty,but the general idea is that about ten or twelve have suffered death. The fire is supposed to have originated in the spontaneous combustion of greasy rags in the paper store, of Laflin, JJutler & Co-

A S'lOOTlNO AFFRAY.

MEMPHIS, Sept. 4.—A desperate shooting a fl ray occurred on Main street yesterday e'vening, between U. Linde, gunsmith, and Sam Goodshaw, Jr., photographer, which resulted in the death of Linde, mortally wounding Gooftlshaw, and slightly wounding the fat her of the latter who was attempting to separate the parties. The affray originated about the rent of a house. Linde was the assailant..

INSTANTLY KILLEI'.

J. Barney Marshall, a well known journalist, fell from a window of his room in the old Post office building last night, and was instantly killed. It is supposed he sat in the window to cool off after undressing, preparatory to retiring, and.fell asleep. Ilis lifeless body was found this morning.

WASIIIXUTOX.

CONFIRMATION OF THE WAR NEWS. WASHINGTON,Sept. 4.—Minister Jones telegraphs from Brussels full confirmation of the news yesterday.

FROM FRANCE.

Minister Washburne telegraphs from* Paris that the people had heard of the defeat of MacMabon and the captuie of Sedan, but did not know whether the Emperor was a prisoner or in Belgium.

QUEBEC

SCHOONER CAPTURED.

QUEBEC, Sept. 4.—The American fishing schooner, Lizzie E. Farr, of Gloucester, Mass., was captured by the government schooner La Canadien, six miles above £$even Islands, while fixhinK. She has been brought into this port loaded with ice, and has about 2,000 pounds of fish on board. The case will oome before the courts on Monday. S

CINCMNATI.

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION CINCINNATI, Sept» 4.—Durban Ward was nominated by the Democrats yesterday for State Senator, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of V. D. Campbell. f"•?*¥$*»£»

TROY.

FIRE.

TROY, N. Y., Sept. 4.—The Globe flouring mills in the southern part of the city, with their contents, were destroy«Jd by lkelait night. £osa $30,000. Insured,