t Term of Subscription* PAYABLE IN ADVANCE Dally Edition, per year, toy mail 412.00 Trl-weekly Edition, per year, by mail Sunday Edltion/per year, by mail 2.50 Weekly Edition, per year, by mail. 2JD parts ol a year at tie game rate. To prevent delay and mistakes, be sure and give Post Office address In full, including State and county. Remittances may be made either by draft, express, Post Office order, or in registered letters, at oar risk. TEEMS TO CUT SUBSCRIBERS! Dally, delivered, Sunday excepted, 25 cents per week. Daily, delivered, Sunday included, 30 cents per week. Address THE TBIBUNE COMPANY, No. 15 Canal-st-, Chicago, 111. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1871. COVIBHOB PALMER’S SPECIAL MESSAGE. On Saturday Governor Palmer communi cated to the General Assembly a special mes sage covering tho second chap ter of his correspondence con cerning a supposed illegal occupation of Illinois bv United States troops under Gen eral Sheridan. The facts and circumstances of the first chapter arc familiar to tho public. Those of the second are substantially as fol lows: After the Federal troops which had been Lore during the fire had been ordered back to Omaha, a number of citizens,■'including the officers of the Relief and Aid Society, moved by 1 what they considered strong reasons, addressed General Sheridan a request in the following words: The undersigned respectfully and urgently re* quest that you will cause lour companies of United States Infantry to bo stationed at or near this citv.until it«hall appear that there is no dan ger of attack by disorderly persona upon the de pots of the Belief and Aid Society, or other riot ous proceedings, for which the recent appalling calamity may have paved the way. We believe the presence of a small military force in this vicinity would, at the same time, deter any evil disposed persons from organizing a breach of the pcace,and reassure the publicmindin an extraor dinary degree. This letter General Sheridan communicated to the Adjutant General at Washington, and General Sherman upon its receipt, not sup posing that the quartering of a few compa nies of regular troops in the neighborhood of Chicago would violate auy State rights, hastily penned the following despatch; [Telegram.] Headquarters of run Army, 1 Washington, Oct. 31, 18*1. 5 To General P. IT. Sheridau, Chicago: Four companies of the Eighth Infantry are or dered to Chicago to act as police under your let ter of the 29th. W. T. Sherman, General. The use of the words to act as police.” an inadvertence perhaps upon the part of Gen eral Sherman iu his haste to comply with an unquestionably legal and proper request, forms tho basis of Governor Palmer’s letter to the President, and of the special message to the Legislature. We are satisfied that when General Sherman reads tho correspondence he will he grieved to find that the expression he so inadvertently used has been made the occasion for so lengthy a remonstrance. Undoubtedly the use of the phrase was un fortunate, but, when read in conjunction with tho letters upon which it was founded, it did not, according to our view, contain the genu of unconstitutionalism which Governor Palmer seems to have discovered. General Sherman informs Sheridan that four compa nies have been ordered to Chicago “to act as police vmlcr your letter of the 20th.” The Gov ernor prefers to put theemphasisonthcother end, thus; *‘to actasjiolice under your letter of the 20th.” But the sentence has an ex planation in the fact that the troops were to be employed for the purpose requested iu the letter of Sheridan. That letter merely covered tho request of tho citizens; and the request of the citizens was that some companies of troops bo “stationed at or near the city,” under the belief that ‘"•the presence of a small military force iu Ibis vicinity would at tho same time deter aii3* evil-disposed persons from organizing a breach of the peace, and reassure the public mind iu an extraordinary degree.” General Sherman’s despatch was not an older. His only order iu the premises reads as follows; %o General George G. J Trade, Philadelphia: Order four companies of the Eighth lufaatrv. with field officer, to Chicago,to report to General theridan in person. W. T. Sherman, General. This is tbe only order iu the case, and it contains nothing about “acting as police.’? There was nothing in the original request, nor in Sheridan's endorsement thereon, nor in Sheiman's orders, nor in the presence of the ticops here, that can justly be construed :.s a purpose or design to put the military or civil power of the United States above that of Ihe State. The Governor does not deny that the Uni ltd States have the right to station troops at or near the city of Chicago, or at or near the city of Springfield, and this right is in no way dependent .upon the wishes or consent of the Stale authorities. Unless these troops aic used to coerce the State authorities, or mployed in executing State laws without proper request, the margin left for complaints of military usurpation is a small one. In this case, before the Governor sent in bis spe cial message, the President had notified him, that he had directed all orders {if any had been given) contrary to law, or inter fering with State authority, to be rescinded. This ought to have been satisfactory, though what order in the case would need to be re scinded it is difficult to point out. METHODISM AND POLITICS. Our readers have undoubtedly read with interest the letter of the Hex*. J. L. G. Me- ICown, pastor of the Third Street Methodist lupiscopal Church iu Rockford, Illinois, in jcplytosome strictures of our Washington correspondent on the political operations of seme of the dignitaries of that Church. We understand Mr. McKowu to deny that the Methodist Episcopal Church is in auy sense a political institution or machine, and that, if any of its dignitaries are seeking to make it such, so much the worse for them. We re print two passages from his letter, which embody the gist of what wo desire to say a word about; Perhaps the fact bo mentions, viz, that the President and Chief Justice, and ;i large number of Senators—another is coming from Illinois— nncl Rex*re-enlatives, are pew-iiolders in the Me tropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church in Wash ington, may have had something to do withthe inspiration of “Gath.” Docs ho know anything oithe saving, “The wish is fatherto the thought 1” 1 am somewhat skeptical respcctiifc bis zeal for theimrity and unselfishness of the Methodist Episcopal Church. I want to say to 44 Gatli and lis Goiiab.that I should he sorry to hold the Congregational, Presbyterian, and Unitarian Churches responsible for such cham pionship as contained in his letter. I am unwilling as u Methodist that he should hold the Church he upbraids responsible for such follies as he charges upon Dr. Newman. If the Doctor is at fault, so muen the worse for him. But the Church of which he is an honored pastor, is in no way responsible. Gath need not fear that tnc Methodist Epis copal Church will forget her true calling to follow his. And she has for so many years received at tentions similar to his, that she will not consent to he whipped into line. She is of ago. She is na tix-e horn- She belongs to the soil. She intends to stay, and to hand down to her children, uutm paii» U and with honest increase, the heritage Gcd has given her. And she will do her part to c onsci ve the true interests of a government by the pc ople, fi (iui among the people. Fussing over all that can be deemed per sonal in this correspondence, we are constrain ed to say that there has been an ellbrt made, extending over a number of years, to make tbe Methodist Episcopal Church an appa ratus for elevating certain men to office in prel; ii ncc to other men belonging to tbe *an c political party. This is now 30 well know u that it has become an important fac tor In ibe calculations of politicians and pally conventions. That is to say.politicians jmd party conventions are in the habit of taking into consideration and inquiring how •this, that, ortho other candidate will please the Methodists, when they never think of in quiring how any candidate will please the 'Baptists, or Presbyterians. This is perfect ly notorious. We are far from supposing that tbe great body of tbe Methodist denomina tion, either lay or clerical, are aware that they exercise any such peculiar influence in political circles, or that they would ap prove of it if they knew it. Bat the fact Is as we have stated it. *lt is unnecessary for ns to add (Mr. Mc- Kown himself acknowledges it) that, to the extent that the Methodist Church, or any other denomination of Christians, conies to cxa-cise political influence, it will lose its religious character and prom inence. By political influence we do not mean the exercise of tho right of suffrage; that is not merely tho privilege, but tbe duty of all men. Wo mean tbe sort of influence which makes itself felt iu caucuses and conventions, giving certain men a preference or advantage iu tbo pro curement of public office because they are agreeable to a particular denomination or form of worship. We appreciate, as fully as Mr. McKown, the patriotism of the Methodist Church, and its membership, during the war. We ac knowledge, as warmly as ho can desire, its anti-slavery character before the war. We admire its zeal in good works. Wo have often felt called upon, incur capacity as a secular journal, to notice and commend the perseverance and self-sacrificing spirit of its preachers. For these reasons, among others, we regret tp see that tho temptation to use so largo and well-orgauized .a body as the Methodist denomination for political ends has been too great to be resisted by some of tho digni taries of the Church. These persons, howev er high their standing, should be admon ished that they have forgotten their calling. It is not fitting that oven Masons, or Odd Fellows, or the so-called Grand Army of tho Republic, should be turned into machines for the promotion of the political fortunes of particular individuals. How much less fitting is it that a religious body should be perverted to such uses. Wo are gratified to know that the Rev. Mr. McKown agrees with us in this view, and onty difiers from us as to tho question of fact. If he can get at the real opinions of the politicians of the North west, ho will find that we have uot exagger ated or misstated ihclr conception of the im portance of Methodism in politics. THE DISMISSAL OF CATACAZY. The dismissal of M. Catacazy, tho Russian Minister at Washington, has not been insist ed upon by our government without sufficient cause. It seems that, as long ago as the 151h of June, 1871, the Department of State requested, through our representative in Russia, Governor Curtiu, that the offend ing Minister be withdrawn. The Russian Government asked for the reasons, which were not then given, the notification that the Minister was offensive being held to bo all that could bo rightfully asked. Tho Emperor, therefore, requested that tho de mand bo withdrawn until after the official presentation of tho Grand Duke Alexis. This being over, and tho functions' of Catacazy terminated, Mr. Fish addressed a note to Governor Curtin, communicating, for the information of tho Russian Government, a statement of some of the reasons impelling the United States to hold no further official relations with Catacazy, which may be stated briefly as follows: Shortly after his arrival here ho began to make himself officious iu matters not pertaining to .his office and pending be fore Congress; importuning Senators and members, resorting to personal interviews, annoying to those indecorously approached. He used the newspaper press to influence public opinion, indulging in the most unre served personal abuse of public measures and individuals, and especially abusive, per sonally, of all persons connected with the .claim of the Perkins estate, pending before the Russian Government, and which had been presented by General Cass aud Secre tary Seward, and their predecessors. Tho newspaper articles on this question in dicated a familiarity with some of tho facts of the case, many of which were traced so near to Catacazy as to leave an impression that he at least inspired them. A remarka ble letter of this kind appeared iu tho New York World, in November, 1870. Two days after its appearance Catacazy appeared at the State Department, and, referring to this letter, denounced it as full of lies and mis representations; he declared that he knew nothing of its authorship, had no intercourse with tho correspondents, and attributed its authorship to his enemies, tho Perkins claimants, with a design to injure him. This volun tary disclaimer of all knowledge, and this voluntary denunciation of the falsity of the article, he subsequently put in writing. Mr. Fish, however, upon application to the World correspondent, learned the fact that Caracazy dictated all the statements of the letter to the correspondent, who, after he had written the letter, left it with Catacazy for revision that the latter revised it, and that it was printed precisely as it came from Catacazy’s hands. In 1870 there appeared in the public papers a statement that Prince Gort.schnkoff’, the Russian Chancellor, had been displaced. A letter, purporting to be from bis successor, was published, in which the Perkins claim was commended. Catacazy wrote to Mr. Fish, denouncing these papers as forgeries, and got up for the purpose of injuring him. Subsequently, Mr. Fish learned by unques tionable evidence that thcwhole publication was got up by Catacazy, and by him procured to be published. In one of his letters to the Russian Govern ment, written after the agitation for his recall, Catacazy describes a personal interview he had withthe President, in which, ho says, the President received him kindly, addressed him as “My dear Catacazy,” and inquired after his family. This, Mr. Fish was directed by the President to say, wasan entire fabrication. The truth was, Catacazy followed the President to Long Branch, and asked an inter view, which was refused. He then renewed the request, with an assurance that he mere ly desired to pay his personal respects. He was admitted, and, attempting to speak of official matters, was peremptorily checked by the President, who throughout treated him with the coldness consistent with the respect due to a person under his roof. Another reason given is his direct inter ference to prevent the negotiation of the treaty with Great Britain, and,since its rati fication, he has endeavored to prevent its execution. For these and various other rea sons the President and Secretary of State demanded his recall. Mr. BoutwelTs plan, of taxing the country roundly for the purpose of setting up some sbip-buildcrs in American steamers iu spite of the obstacles wliicb “Protection” has thrown in the way of such business, has, wo observe, received a rebuke iu the action of tho National Board of Trade, at St. Louis. Philadelphia was on hand with a proposition for such bounty as tho Secretary asked in Ins late report, while Boston, on tho other hand Jjuorc interested in ship-building, bnt’ less iu government bounties—asked the board to memorialize Congress in fa vor of the only' rational method of fostering American ship-building, viz.: to make materials cheap by* abolisbingorabat ing the duties upon them, and to admit for eign-built steamers to American registry’. In discussing these resolutions Mr. Windsor, a Philadelphia protectionist, admitted that the system which had been devised for the building up of certain other interests had been the means of killing the shipping inter est. Mr. Edward Atkinson, of Boston, let a good deal of daylight through the Pennsyl vania scheme, ami Mr. Ondyke, of Now York, followed up with a substitute, to the oiled that Congress authorize tho admission of foreign-built vessels to. reg istry' for foreign commerce. Tho Boston-' resolution was carried, but the vote did not indicate a quorum. Mr. Opdyke’s substitute was afterwards adopted, ami tho Boutwcll plan went begging for friends. It is evident that the business men of the country do not believe that two wrongs make one right, or that we should set one man up in the steam ship business at the public expense simply' because we have been so foolish, in former years, as to endow, from the people’s pock ets, another man who is in the iron line. On Saturday, wc understand, those of the old “nineteen” in the City Council who hold over, and those of the same kidney who have since been elected, held meetings, or, as they called them, caucuses, to nominate the men who arc to bo elected by the City Council to the various city offices. Those of the faction who call themselves Republicans met in one place, and tbe others, calling themselves Democrats, met in another place, and each nominated a quota of officers, for which t he whole Council is expected to vote. Thus, the majorhy of oncfactiou pf the nine teen nominated its candidates,’and the ma jority of the other faction nominated its can didates. Five men, in each case, designated who were to be elected by the whole board of forty members. It may be a little too soon to judge of the condition of parties in the Common Council; but that tbe old corruptionists have a strong •force there, and that they claim a majority, is not questioned. Should these men to-night develop sufficient power to elect their caucus nominees, the public will understand that it will require another year and another clec THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 187 L tion to rid tho public of the nineteen.” It may be that the “nineteen” have grown in their numbers, and are now. able to control the legislation of tho Council; if bo', the fact may as welt be made known at once, that tbe name of each betrayer of the public may be recorded for general information. The city of St. Paul is supplied with water by a private corporation, and tho city has contracted with that company for tho fur nishing of water to the fire-plugs. The con tract requires the city to pay its bills semi annually—on tho Ist of July and Ist of Jan uary. The last payment made by the city was in January, 1870, leaving two years’ rents unpaid, and tho Council refuses to allow interest on tho unpaid hills. Tho Water Company, on Tuesday last, declaring the contract annulled by tho refusal or omis sion of the city to pay, disconnected all the fire-plugs, thus leaving tho city without water in case of fire. The amount duo for rent is about §IO,OOO. The Board of Under writers iu St. Paul have resolved to increase tho rates of insurance 50 per cent while this matter remains unsettled. Our citizens, immediately after tho fire, experienced for ten days the terrors and tho distress of a want of water. Do they re member that tho continuance of a supply depends upon the freedom from accidents to tho machinery and apparatus at tho Water Works? An accident to the tnnuel, or an injury to tho crib, could not be repaired without cutting off the entire supply, both for domestic purposes and for tho fire engines. Tho recommendation of the Mayor in favor of a supply of water for tho use of the. Fire Department, independent of tho pumping-works, is one that .requires imme diate attention. To stake everything upon a single pump is taking a risk altogether too hazardous. The health and safety of tho city depends upon an early provision for an independent supply of water for lire pur poses, either by artesian wells or by pipes communicating with the river. It is urged as a reason why the United States should go into tho general telegraph business, that private enterprise will not build telegraph lines except where the busi ness will pay, and that the government lias money enough to do so. Tho same rule will apply to all other cases where private enter prise will not engage hnmprotitahlo business. There are many such cases. There is not a county in all the United States that would not like to have one or two railroads built through it; private enterprise will not build them, and. unless the government taxes tho whole people to pay for them, they will not he huilt. There are many poor newspapers in the country because private enterprise will not establish hotter ones; there are a great many places which have no newspapers at all, for tho same rea son. Tea and coffee are hot raised in tho United States, because tho time has not come when private enterprise will engage in that line of production; hut these pressing wants of essentials of life do not justify the gov ernment engaging in tho business. The fact that the business will not pay is a sufficient reason for not attempting it and that it is not needed. Whenever the wants of any community require a lino of telegraph, pri vate enterprise will promptly discover tho fact. The Cincinnati Gazette calls attention to the fact that, in the published list of con tributions received by the Chicago Relief and Aid Society, Ohio is credited with only §40,200,12, whereas Cincinnati alone has con tributed over §200,000 for tho relief of this city. Tho Cincinnati contribution (a most munificent one, indeed) was disbursed by her own committee, and hence does not ap pear on tho hooks of the Chicago Relief and Aid SocietA*. In connection with this matter, the Gazette adds tho following; Yesterday a private despatch was received in this city from a citizen of Chicago, which reads as follows: 44 Tell your committee not to give any money to the Chicago General Relief Association, as it Is badly managed. Special societies arc doing tbe best work.” Tliis is a matter that the Chicago papers should explain, as there is still a largo amount of money heidfortho relief of Chicago, ami tho donors should know what had best be dono with it. If the namo of the citizen who sent the despatch had been given, tho Chicago news- Xiapcrs might be able to explain. Without that informational! that tlio3’ can s»3' is, that the 3' do not share in his apprehensions. Tnr. Triiiunk is under many obligations for favors since the fine, ami, now that our new Hoe press enables us to meet the wants and expectations of our subscribers, wo re turn our most grateful thanks to Hon. Thos. A. Scott, Vico President of the Pennsylvania Central, and J. X. McCullough, Esq., Su perintendent of the Pittsburgh, Fort 'Wayne Chicago Paihvay, for bringing this ma chine through for us from Xew York in the short space of ihirtyaix hours. Their General Agent, Mr. Gossler, Xo. 271 Broadway, Mr. Young, in Jersey City, and the depot agents at Pittsburgh showed every attention to our wants, and also have our hearty thanks. THE LAW COURTS. The Judge* Make an Error in (heir Reckoning ••New .Suit* in the Circuit Court. SUPREME COURT. When the great fire occurred in Chicago, the Supreme Court was in session. The loss of records, files, and evidences of claims, caused the court to consider upon some measure of relief. The seven judges consulted, and as the result of their deliberation, they made a mistake. Re membering the date of the day upon which they, under the law, would have to convene at Spring they counted backward. They allowed the replies to all arguments to be received to the soth, answers to be filed upon the 20th. and original briefs to bo filed upon the 10th. It did not occur to the Judges that the 10th was a Sunday, and that upon that day lawyers could not, under the statute, labor in their vocation; and, more important still, courts, by like statute, can scarcely make record. This being a fact, it is authoritatively to bestated now, that briefs filed on Monday will bo received as of the 10th. CIRCUIT COURT. A bill was filed by' Charles Fargo against Pat rick O’Neil and others, to foreclose a trust deed upon the north half of Lots 1 and 2, and the west half of Lot y. Block CO, School Section Addition. —An action of assumpsit was commenced by William Judeon against John C. Wilson, by which demand is made fur $1,500. HYDE PARK. Adjourned Meeting of the Town Trustees— Financial Matters—Retrenchment Measures —The Dalton Bridge—Bills Approved—Reso lutions and Petitions. An adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of tho Town of Ilydo Park was hel I on Saturday afternoon. All the members were present. TOWN FINANCES. It was reported that several special assessment funds were indebted to tbo general town fund in the sum of about Sio.ooo, and such as had bal ances on hand were drawn on to pay back the borrowed money. The following balances were ordered to bo transferred: From Adams street sidewalk fund, $50.20; Egandale avenue, $335.80; Section sc drain, $2,-c0.45 Thirty ninth street, $121.21; Seventy-first street. $6.03. Total, SVJBO.3B. A special and full report on tho town finances, to he presented by the Finance Committee, was made tho special order for next Saturday, at 3;30 o’clock p. m. RETRENCHMENT. The Special Committee on retrenchment of town expenses made a partial report, which was accepted. It n commended tho dismissal of the special and one regular policeman, and the en gineer. Other reductions were proposed, and the subject was laid over for one week. DALTON RRJDCK. Trustee Vamlcr-Bett reported the bridge over the Calumet, near Dalton, as in dangerous condi tion. In ferred to the Committee on Streets, to ex amine the same, and report if It can be repaired, or if a new bridge is necessary, and where it shall be placed, and a plan and estimate for the same. BILLS APPROVED. The following Mils were apnroved bv the sev eral committees and ordered to be paid*: KiehMTlH'nipgoii..sl,3oo.oo S. P. Farrington.. 227,30 C. M. Cmlv 217.30 C.ai. Hardy 117.30 Lester nrailucr.Jr. 32.50 H. It. Lewis 232 30 K. (4 Clark...- 237 30 A. D. Waldron.... 312.51 TV. it. Smith 33 00 Geo. H. Warts 123.00 Gro. W. Waite 335-.00 I*. 11. Waldron 10.0J South Chi. Unihi’g Daulci iloaly John Ccmiors ie.ro. Win. n.'mklii 5.00 111. Cwi. It. It. Co. 105.80 Slitliail Doyle 115.00 Total RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED, Tt was resolved to grant the use of tho Town Hall one evening each week to tho Hyde Park Division, Sons of Temperance, at a rent of S3 per month, and the expense of lighting and heating. —Also, that tho Hue of 450, imposed by Justice Sampson. November 21, 1871, on William Hale, for violation of ordinances, he remitted. —Also, that the engineer present a full state ment of all work done on tho Fifty-llrst street sewer at the next meeting. —Also, that warrant No. l.txi, issued to Charles Creighton, for SI,OOO, bo taken up and cancelled, andono issued in lien thereof for Si,loo, payable November 1,1572. PETITIONS WERE RECEIVED From John Hughes, for saloon license on tho corner o. Forty-seventh and State streets. —From Van A. Higgins, for payment of war rant No. SCO, issued to Hubert Cruig, for s2.Coi.4u. Tire above, with a number of bills were re- to Saturday, December 16. NATIONAL BO ABB OF TRADE. Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune. Sr. Louis, Mo., Dee. o. —The fourth day’s ses sion of tho National Board of Trade began at tho Temple tbisrmoniing at 10 o’clock. President Fra ley In the chair. Prayer was offered by Rev. Air. George, of fit. Louis. NEXT ANNUAL MEETING, Tho Chair announced that Hamilton A. Hill had been elected Secretary and reasurer of tho Executive Council, and that tho Council had selected Now York as the place of holding tbe next annual meeting of the National Board. TRADE RELATIONS WITH CANADA.*? Avery Plainer, of the committee appointed to confer, with the Canadian delegation on tho. sub ject of trade relations with Canada, reported that several meetings had been held, resulting in tho adoption of a resolution providing that the Exec utive Committee memorialize Congress to pass a law for tho appointment of a commission to meet a similar Canadian Commission, should one be appointed by that Government, to negotiate tbe basis of a treaty between Great Britain and the United States for the establishment of mutu ally satisfactory commercial relations between the United States and Canada on the principles set forth in the report of the Executive Council, and published in The Tribune of Thursday last. The report was adopted. Air. Burwell, of New Orleans, moved an amendment to the report, whereby provision should bo made for treaty negotiations with all tho governments having domain on the Continent of America, with reference to tho establishment of trade relations. Tho resolution was referred to tho Executive Council. At this point an invitation was extended to tho Canadian delegation present, to speak upon the question. Hon. John Young availed himself but briefly of the opportunity, merely expressing the conviction that as soon as tuo American Commission was appointed the Dominion Gov ernment would respond by'tho appointment of Similar commission. Ho returned thunks for the warm and cordial hospitality extended to the Canadian delegation, and earnestly hoped for an opportunity to repay tho kindness. Tho Dominion Board of Trade was to meet at Ottawa, on tho 17th ol January next, and ho hoped to then receive a delegation from this body. Air. W. 11. How land, of Toronto, gave tho views of his delegation more at length, and proceeded to state some of their objections to tho plan re ported by tbe committee and adopted by tho Na tional Board. Tho Canadian delegation had come hero for the purpose of offering certain things looking to tho Improvement of trade relations with tho States. Among them was tho eulargomont of the canal and the improvement of tho St. Lawrcuco to meet tho requirements of tho great Northwestern trade. He culled attention to the fact that the Canadian trade was also rap idly increasing, having swelled from $19,000,003 in 1871, to $167,000,000 in 1871. They had also de signed to say something about tho Washington Treaty, by the terms of which the fishing and canal privileges had been given to the united States without any corresponding advantage to Canada. To satisfy claims against tho homo government the Englsh Commission had coolly given away Canadian property and rights. Tho fact was that Canada had all the legislative rights of an entirely independent country, and tho feeling was that Ragland had ceded away rights and property which were not her’s to give. The question would come up at the next session of the Dominion Parliament ns to whether Canada had received an equivalent for what had been taken from her by tho terms of the Washington Treaty; and as to tho approval of that treaty by the Dominion, he could say that there was a strong feeling against tho ap proval, and the treaty would probably be rejected. The Canadian delegation bad hoped to go back, and say to tbeir people that tbe Americans were willing to grant them things which tho English Government refused, but although disappointed in this they should oarry buck with them pleasant recollections of tho occasion. Tho speaker briefly stated the objections of the delegation to tho pro posed basis of the commercial treaty. They w ere uot prepared to admit American manufactures to Canada duty free, although they wore ready to enter upon a free interchange of products. So lone as they maintained their present connections with England (and there was no probability of severing them) they could not enter into tho x»ro posed arrangement for the collection and distribu tion of import duties, and in any event Canada would not consent to such a wholesale surrender of the control of her affairs. Tho adoption of tho proposed Zollvorcin would practically result iu political annexation, against which the feeling iujJCanada wa9 strong and almost unanimous. Canada wasgottlngstrougor cvcrj'year ns a nation, and she wanted to exist as an independent country: hut her people did not wont to give up their name and feelings as Canadians, and become Americans. Ina fewycars at the rate of her present growth, Canada would become a separate nation, and when that time came she would not bo afraid to accept her Independence from England. She was at any lime ready to give way on any points which did not alfect her relations with England, or tho yielding of which would nut take her affairs outof her own hands. She would enlarge her canals, anl would oven consent to ratify the Washington Treaty and endeavor to meet America on every possible point which would tend to secure free commercial relations. If all these failed, then Canada would paddle her own canoe; always, however, preserving the most friendly personal relations with her breth ren in tho States. THE TELEGRAPH. The next regular proposition was that sub mitted by theAlilwauKco Chamber of Commerce, looking to the protection of tho use of tho tele graph by the enactment of laws to punish sur reptitious filching of tho contents of private messages, and also for tho punishment of em ployes of telegraph companies for improperly disclosing tho purport or contents of such mes sages. Air. Able, of 6t. Louis, offered an amendment, directing that Congress bo memorialized to con sider the propriety of tho government securing and operating all the telegraph lines In tho United States. Air. Abie’s amendment was lost by a vote of 21 in favor and 22 against, and tho original proposition was adopted. STATE INSPECTION. The next proposition was that of the Baltimore Board of Trade, that abolishing forced State in spection. Mr. Young, of Baltimore, offered a resolution to the effect that any State inspection of articles of merchandise Is unnecessary unjust and oppicsslve to the mercantile interests of such State, and that the Secretary bo instructed to communicate with such States us have in force the insiHiction laws complained of, sotting forth the opinion of thoNutlouul Board that all each laws should be abrogated. The resolutions wore adopted. QUARANTINE. The next proposition was that of the Boston Board of Trade, looking to the establishment by Congress of a Sanitary Board of Appeal to pro tect our citizens and foreign commerce from the irresponsible control of local quarantine ollicers. The resolution was adopted. LIGHTHOUSE DUES. The board then took up the proposition of tho Boston Board of Trade for the abolishment of tho Lighthouse and Beacon dues exacted by Great Britain, and for the maintenance of such safe guard to navigation by tho government out of its public revenue, as is the casein the United States. The resolution was adopted. FOREIGN COMMERCE. The two adverse propositions of tho Boston and Philadelphia Boards of Trade were taken up. That of the Philadelphia board proposes a boun ty on all materials of American growth entering into the coHstruclion of registered vessels, built in tbe United States, equal In amount to the duties on those articles had they been imported, while that of tho Boston Board recommends that tho promotion of commerce and the construction of sea-going vessels should bo fostered by tbe abatement of unnecessary taxes and not by granting bounties or subsidies. Mr. Wetherell, of Philadelphia, introduced other resolutions endorsing the plan of tho Secre tary of tho Treasury for allowing sl3 per ton on all American-built steamers of over 2,000 tons, and urging the government to assist American commerce by giving the foreign mail service to American steamships on the same terms os prevail in the land postal service. Mr. "Windsor, of Philadelphia, said that all agreed that something should bo done to en courage American shipping, and the only ques toin was how it could best bo dune. Himself a protectionist, ho wanted to say that the very system adopted to protectothcr interests hud been the means of killing tho ship ping interest. (Applause.) It was evident that some special plan must bo adopted for the pro tection of tho shipping. Mr. Candler, of Boston, offered a pre amble and resolutions as a sub stitute, providing that the construction of Americau*lmllt vessels at a low cost may be best promoted by relieving import duties on ma terials used; that all vessels of foreign con struction or bearing a forelgu flag shall, when purchased by American citizens, be entitled" to American registry, enrollment and protection the same as If built: in America, and tlmt Iron or material required for eubsisten in or repairs of vessels engaged in tbe foreign trade he taken from bonded warehouses fieo of duty; that. In making contracts for the ocean postal service, tho Post Office Department should give tho prefer ence to vessels owned by American. citizens, providing that tho service fs rendered at as low and generally satisfactory rates as aro exacted by foreign vessels. Mr. Candler supported his resolution in a for cible and telling speech, in which he advocated tbe icmaval of duties on ship-building materials ns tho best way to foster that interest. This could not be construed as a boun ty, but was only an abatement of tuxes, as the whole mutter was based upon the question of cheap transportation of our exports and imports. Let Americans go into the markets of the world, and buy ships where they could get them the cheapest. He was opposed to subsidies or government bounty, for he wanted tho young sailor with his schooner or brig to have an equal chance with the gigantic steamship corporation, wiili its millions of capital. Mr. Atkinson, of Boston, said that Mr. Wind sor’s admission completely knocked the bottom out of the Philadelphia proposition, and, with that admission coming from that side of tho controversy, tho Idea of farther con tinuing tho duty ou ship-building materials was practically abandoned. In tbe matter of subsidies, tho speaker showed that tho ship-builder, after receiving bis bonus, could make money by putting nis ship into the English trade, and then proceeding to build another. Great Britain had granted subsidies to a few steamship lines. In order to induce them to carry her malls, but under con ditious so hard that tho Canard lino was about to give up its subsidy, and other owners were cer tain to follow. Tho American policy concerning shipbuilding had resulted in sending all our ves sels into foreign waters under foreign flags. England had now more shipbuilding than sue could do. and once lot the flood-gates bo open and tbe present ban removed from American builders, and let our merchants be free to send their orders to tbe Clyde for ships, and it would not bo long before the price of wages would bo so increased in England as to enable America to enter into successful competition thus accomplishing the object of the protective policy with relation to ship building. Mr. Shrvock, of fit. Louis, spoke in favor of sub sidizing tho builders of iron steamships, whether on tho ocean, lakes, or on the Western waters. He read the letter of Secretary Robeson, dated April H, 1571, in reply to tho Senate resolution of inquiry to tho prepositions made by the Inter national Steamship Company. Mr. Opdyke of Now York, presented his views in a senes of resolutions, which he proposed to offer at the present lime. These were substan tially to the effect that Congress authorize tho admission of foreign-built vessels to American reglbtry for the foreign commerce; also, that one or more weekly mall routes be established across $3,311.71 the Atlantic, the mails to be carried in iron steamships. built in America, tho government to advertise far proposals and let tbe centract to the lowest responsible bidder; also,.that the government give to exist ing lines of American steamships, on tho Atlan tic and Pacific Oceans, liberal compensation for the mail service performed by them. Air. Kirkland, of Baltimore said that ho should' not endorse any proposition tending to the build ing up of a great monopoly, And to the detriment of tbe vessels of smaller tonnage as would be the case by the bounty or subsidy plan. Ho advocated tbe removal of duties on shipbuilding materials and supplies for subsistence and re pairs. The resumption of specie payment would also be of great vulluo to tbe shipping interest. Air. McPherson, of St. Louis, and Mr. Ropes, of Boston, spoke in favor of some compromise between the resolutions offered by Messrs. Chandler and Opdyko. Air.Burwell, of, Now Orleans, was in favor of Air. Chandler’s resolutions, but urged tho im portanceof doingsomething tqcultivato the trade of Spanish America. Air. Wethcrcll, of Philadelphia, offered, as a compromise, resolutions to the effect that a law he passed allowing the purchase and registry of foreign-built vessels for a term not exceeding two years from the time the law takes effect; also that all materials, stores, and supplies be admit ted free of duty; also, that a subsidy of sl3 per ton, for five years, bo given to every Amori can-built vessel of not less than 1,090 tons. A vote was taken separately on Air. Candler’s resolutions, which were adopted by a vote of 35 to 8, tho Philadelphia delegation only voting in the negative. The question being on tbe final adoption of Air. Candler’s substitute as a whole, the vote was 23 for and 19 against. It was declared lost for lack of the requisite majority. The question then recurred on Air. Opdyko’s substitute, which, as altered, onlv provides for tho admission to registry for the foreign trade only of vessels sailing under a foreign fiag, with no clause relating to tho abatement of duties on materials, etc, which was unanimously adopted. The board then adjourned until Alonday morn ing at 9 o’clock. NEW YORK; Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune, MONEY. New York, Dec. 9.—The bank statement is re garded os unfavorable. The loss in legal tender was larger than expected, while tho increase in specie was not as much os it should have been, considering the outllowof gold from the Treasury. The cable telegrams show that the London money market is easier, and the Inference Is therefore drawn that the Prince may be better. Consols were reported 1-16 advance on yesterday’s prices. CCLD opened at 110 1-4 before the board, and then fell to 109 7-8, bid on the favorable reports from London. During the morning tho price fluctua. ted between llOand 1101-8. Tho rates paid forcar ry ing were 6,5,51-2,3 and 7 per cent. After the board adjourned tho quotations were 109 7-8 to 110. The excitement in regard to the Prince of Wales has subsided for the present, and, as the shorts have nearly all covered, there la no motive for advancing tho price. Until something definite is obtained from London, no great change in tho gold premium can he expected. Tho exports of specie for the week wore $345,224. GOVERNMENT BONDS were strong and prices were higher than yostcr day, Tho calling in of the $20,000,000 of C per cents of ’62 has created a demand for tho other daises of Cper cents on tho list. The Treasury to-day paid out $2,200,000 gold in redemption of'9*2o bonds, making the total disbursements for this account $16,400,000. Cen tral Pacific bonds closed at 103 1-4 to 1031-2; Unions at 91 1-4 to 91 3-Bfor firsts; 781-2 to 79 for land grants; 82 to 841-2 for incomes, and 27 3-8 to 271-2 for stock. THE MONEY MARKET in the morning was 5 to G percent for government and stock collaterals, respectively, but at the close was In good demand at 7 per cent. Prime en dorsed commercial paper passes at 6 to 9 per cent. FOREIGN EXCHANGE was dull at 108 7-8 to 109 for prime sterling. THE STOCK MARKET, with few exceptions, was strong, and advanced all day, tho features being Oluos, Lake Shore, Pacific Afail, Centrals, Erie, and Union Pacific. The market stood up full in tho face of tho uu favorable hank statement, but it may have been stimulated artificially, in order to enable tho cliques to get rid of their stock. At the close, however, prices were off a little in some stocks. BREADSTUFFS. Flour was in light demand, hut mostholdcrs de clined to make concessions to sell tho low grades. At the close, the market was better for Minnesota and ’Wisconsin extras. Other grades were steady. The wheat market was heavy, though holders were firm. Tho market was strong for spring at tho close, with u moderate inquiry for milling and export, the firmness of holders checking the lat ter. Corn was stronger and fairly active. The demand was chiefly for export, though fair for tho trade. New is much wanted. [To tho Associated Press.] SUPPRESSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY At a meeting of tbo Board of Police to-day, the following resolutions wero adopted: Heeolced, That the Superintendent bo directed to notify tbo ollicers of the International Societies of this city that tbe proposed parade of the socie ties on Sunday next will not bo permitted on that day. Tbo parade, or demonstration, if made, must be on some other day of tbs week than Sun day. Further, the Superintendent Is directed to take tho necessary measures to prevent tho .par ade on Sunday, in case tho societies persist in parading on that day.” New York, Dec. 9.—Tho members of the Inter national Society to-day denounced the order pro hibiting their parade to-morrow. Theyasked Che Governor at, Albany, by telegraph, if they could parade, but no response had been received up to to-night. Tho parade will probably come off some day next week. At a meeting of tbo Internationalists to-night a despatch was read from Governor Hoffman, say ing that the law placed tho matter of parade hr tbe bands of the police authorities. The action of the authorities prohib iting the procession Is strongly denounced. There was much discussing about changing the day for tho parade from Sunday, as the specific objection of tho Police Commissioners was on account of the day. A motion was car ried to bavo u parade on Christmas day. Sub sequently it was decided to refer the matter to the Federal Council for approval. A member, after tbe delivering of the violent denunciation of tbo police authorities, expressed bis determina tion to be present to-morrow at the place from which the parade was to start, with his red flag and sash, and march over tbo route himself. CONNOLLY’S CASE. Albany, December 9.—ln tbe opening of tho ar gument before Judge Larucd.of the Supreme Court, on an order to show cause wby the order for the arrest of Richard B. Connolly, ex-Comp troller, should not bo vacated or his ball bond reduced, lion. S. G. Courtney, of tho counsel for Connolly, read an affidavit of his client in response to tho affidavit of Beckham, on which the arrest was made. Con nolly in tbe main denies tho allegations in Peck ham’s affidavits, and sots forth that he did not appoint Green collector througn any conscious ness of guilt, or that ho was a party to any con spiracy or collasiou. Ho also positively denies that ho ever thought of leaving the State orcountry. Hr. Strahan, of the people, read an affidavit of tho Chief Clerk in the Comptroller’s office, and others, showing that Connolly and tho lato County Auditor, Watson, were accustomed to hold private consultations. Other affidavits were also read, showing irregularity of tho accounts in the Comptroller’s office. Hr. O’Conor produced a portion of the vouchers which were not stolen, known as the Keyscr claims, and to bo forgeries, for the inspection of the Judge. Mr. Courtney then proceeded with his argument, saying the prosecution had given noovidenco of guiltagulnst Connolly. They have not shown mat ho has got a single cent of tho $3,000,000 al leged to- have been stolen. There was not a single allegation which would warrant tho issuing or an order for Connolly’s arrest, unless it is that he was about to abscond. Tho Chairman of tho Committee of Seventy, and Sub-Com mittee, after examination, could llnd nothing im plicating Connolly. He concluded by appealing to tho Judge to decide tills question without regard to public clamor. Mr. O'Conor replying, said he had found nothing to show that Mayor Hall is not a vulgar thief. Further, he believed if there was anything against Hall he would not fly. He cau bo prosecuted at leisure. I believe, however, that Tweed and Connolly would fly.” lie continued, referring at lougth to the circum stances of the frauds and Connolly's connection therewith. He criticized Connolly’s affidavit, de claring that its denials were too general, and thought it should be disregarded. He thought his honor should postpone the case a week and ap point a referee in New York to teat all evidence. Connolly should be held on two grounds—urst, inouflicicucy in answer; second, because ho is guilty of neglect. Wm. A. Beach, on behalf of Connolly, next addressed the court. Ho said Hull, who was equally guilty, was not proceeded against, while Connolly was lodged in jail. Con nolly’s affidavit was a full and satisfactory ans wer. He denied the right of tho people of the State to bring action to recover from tho County of New York. The Union Pacific Railroad Open. Omaha, Dec. 9.—Tho Union Pacific Railroad was cleared of all obstructions yesterday. Yesterday nfternooon, at 3 o’clock, the last strip of road shoveled ouc was between Red Buttes anti Sherman, about sixty miles west of Cheyenne, where tho snow had filled in at tho of two largo snow-sheds. In that vicinity there were cuts where tho snow was from ten to twelve feet deep, and it was necessary to draw tho snow out in ears, as it was impossible t) shov el it out on either side, on account of the height of tho solid walls. Tho three eastward-bound express passenger trains arrived at Cheyenne at C o’clock last even ing, with 300 passengers on board. Tho trains will arrive in this city this afternoon be fore 6 o’clock, provided no accident occurs. The passengers will go east over tho Rock Island Road. A large number of loaded freight cars arc side-tracked on the road, and they will bo put in motion to-day. —M. Thiers has written a letter of congratula tion to M. Jules Jauin, upon the speech made by tbe latter on taking his scat at the Academic last week. In this letter tho President expresses a wish and a hope that tho Assembly will soon remove back to Paris, and the government also. Among tho Deputies the opinion is gaining ground that the time has come when a return might be made to the capital in safety. —Tho Emperor of Russia has just issued a de cree convoking the Diet of Finland at Helsingfors on tho Ist of February, 1872. Since 1809, when tho union with Russia was affirmed, there has been only one session of the Diet—in 1803, when it was called for the first time by a Russian Em peror. There is no fixed lime for its sessions, and the Emperor, as Grand Duke of Finland.-has the right of convoking it or not, as suits his pleasure. The coming session has caused much excitement and interest in Finland, and tho whole country is occupied with canvassing and preparing for the elections. STATE LEGISLATURES. ILLINOIS. Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune. FEES AND SALARIES. Springfield, Dec. 9.—Tho House Committee on Fees and Salaries met yesterday evening and made progress. They decided to give the Gover nor SO,OOO and some other State officers SI,OOO, bat the House -will cut them down to $3,000. Circuit Court Judges are given $3,500. Asab-committce was appointed to decide upon a system of stamps for legal proceedings. They also settled the sal ary of State’s Attorneys at SIOO, andjliied upon a ew fees. COOK COUNTY ABSENTEES. The absentees from Cook County this morning are: Xing, Galloway, Mason, Egan, Foss, Easter, Hcafleld, Burley, Vocko, Humphrey, who was granted leave, Dixon, Derickson, who was grant ed leave, Brayton, and Campbell. Of course Cook County legislation languishes, and nothing can bo expected this year, no matter what is said to hurry up matters.. THE SENATE REVENUE BILL. The Senate Revenue Committee will probably report back their bill early next week. It has been gone over by the committee, and Messrs. Madden it Hurd. The latter has made various eflorts to modify the harsher provisions of that bill, and to make it conform to the principles of common sense in those sections whore it at pres ent departs from thorn. But ho has been unsuc cessful In about every instance. Owing to tbo changes in the House bill, it does not now differ materially from the Senate measure. CHICAGO SIILIXARY OCCUPATION—MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR. The second message of the Governor on Chicago military occupation was received in both Houses to-day, and in the Senate was sent to the Judici ary Committee, and in the other body to a special committee, of which Mr. Haines is Chairman. WOMAN’S RIGHTS. The House this morning reconsidered the bHI granting leave to women to engage in trades and professions on the ground that it exposed women to militia and jury service. The bill does not nec essarily' bear that construction, and if it did no SberilT could summon them, and no militia officer could call them out, aud the law would be opera tive. But the fears of members that the Legisla ture might pass a bill making women into men, and that the law would operate and society he revolutionized was so great that a reconsidera tion carried. Tho real object of the bill was, it Is asserted, to allow the appointment of women as Notaries Public. COOK COUNTY APPORTIONMENT. There seems to bc sjmptoms of something like harmony in the Cook County delegation on tho apportionment question, aud nearly all of them have signed a paper agreeing to support any plan tho delegation will agree on.’ Now all that re mains is for the delegation to agree. It is not likely that many coonty members will, under any circumstances, support Mason’s plan,by which the county towns are greatly cat up. LEGISLATIVE* SENATE. Springfield, Dec. 9. ABSENTEES. The Senate met at oa. m. Absentees. Bangs. Bishop. Dore, Epler, Jewett, Kerr, McNulta, and Woodard. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Mr. VAN DORSTON, from the Committee on Revenue, reported back House bill 519, to restore uniformity in the taxation of real and personal property, with amendments, which were con curred in. Sir. UNDERWOOD, from the Commute on Cor porations, reported back Senate bill 235, in rela tion to bridges across rivers on the borders of this State, recommending Its passage. Mr. FULLER, from tbo Committee on the Judiciary, reported back Senate bill 93, to pro vide for the selection, etc., of jurors in courts of record. Laid on tho table. READING OF BILLS. Several House bills wore read the drat and second time. SPECIAL ORDERS. Honsc bill 7, for tho protection of farmers and fruit-growers, was made tho special order for Tuesday next at 10 a. in. House bill 120, concerning bail In civil cases, was made tho special order for Tuesday next at 3 p. m. INCORPORATION OF CITIES, ETC, Senate bill 178, relating to the incorporation of cities and villages, was taken up. The committee in charge reported forty-one amendments, many of no material Importance. Opposition.however, was manifested to an amendment striking out all relating to the license for the sale of intoxicating liquors, the effect of tho amendment being to leave that matter in tho hands of Connells and Boards of Trustees. Mr. HOLCOMB offered an amendment to tho report of the committee, striking out their pro posed amendment. The argument brought out the information that tho amendment oi tho committee had been agreed upon in joint session of the House and Senate committees. Mr. FULLER insisted that the Senate should retain the original provisions of the bilVwhile Mr. UNDERWOOD argued that if the Senate could not get the best, it ought to take whntit could; finally closed by opposing any restriction of tho privileges of citizens, especially that por tion of his constituents of European birth, re garding the right to use liquor as best suited them. Mr. REDDICK compared Mr. Underwood’s speech to Gabriel Ravers tlght-ropo walking, first on one side and then on another. The correct principle to bo carried out was to leave the mat ter in tbo hands of the people, and not entrust it to agents. Mr. ALEXANDER advocated tho amendment to the report. Mr. YORIB opposed Mr.Holcomb’s amendment, for the reason that tho liquor trade would in time regulate itself. On motion of Mr. EOSALL, the bill was made the special order for Wednesday next, at ll a. m. COMMUNICATION. EXECUTIVE A communication from tbo Governor transmit tiuga special message regarding the military occu ilon of Chicago, was received and read at length ami referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Adjourned to Monday at 3:30 p, m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. r EMINENT DOMAIN BILL. The Eminent Domain bill came up as the spe cial order. Mr. NELSON moved all bills on this subject be made tbo special order for Wednesday morn ing. Agreed to. DILINQUENT TAXES. The bill providing for the sale of property in cities for delinquent taxes, was taken up and sundry amendments offered, one being that tbo collector should pay over receipts every night. Bill sent to Judiciary Committee, BURNT RECORDS. Mr. HAINES presented a bill to provide for re storing evidence of title, &c.. which was referred to the Committee on Burnt Records. JUSTICES’ COURTS. Mr. CARY*, from tho Committee on the Judi ciary, reported back a bill to provide for holding Justice Courts, with tbe recommendation that the enacting clause bo stricken out. Mr. CASEY’, of Jefferson, opposed the report, which was finally concurred in. REVENUE BILL. The Revenue bill came up as the special order. On account of Mr. Short’s necessary absence tho bill was postponed till Tuesday afternoon. HILLS REPORTED RACK. Mr. CARY, from the Judiciary Committee, re ported back some bills with various recommenda tions, which were concurred in. RIGHTS OF WOMEN. Mr. LEE called up his motion to reconsider the vote passing the bill extending tho lights of wo men. The question whether it was in order was much discussed. Mr. LEE claimed that no member nad more jealous regard or tender affection for women than he, though ho had given no practical proof of it. Ho was willing to extend their sphere of opera tions and open all avenues to them. Ho had In troduced a 1)111 which gave them more privileges, but made them liable to common lawsuits, but Ibis one made women liable to jury and duty, for it made them liable to all tho duties and penalties of men. A message was received from tho Governor, transmitting correspondence with tho President, etc., relative to tho action of General Sheridan at the lime of the Chicago lire. Mr. HAINES opposed the reconsideration in a long and entertaming speech. Mr. NELBON spoke in favor of tho motion to reconsider, judging that tho bill would make a revolution in human society, and favoring tho motion on behalf of tho women of Illinois. The motion to reconsider was earned—yeas, GO; nays, 35. GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE. The message of the Governor was read. Mr. MILLER, of Bt. Clair, moved that 5,000 copies bo printed. Mr. MAYO moved to make It 15,000. Mr. miller wanted a largo number dis tributed, since a great principle was involved. It was claimed that there were two sides, and if so, they should let tho people have information. Mr. HAINES suggested that tho message bo scut to the Special Committee ou the Message. He moved to print as many as of the original message. If they ordered less they presented a false impression to the people. Mr. MILLER accepted Mr. Mayo’s amendment. Mr. PHELPS wanted that the message he sent to the Committee ou Federal Relations. Sir. BROWN, of Massac, moved to print 10,000 copies. Lost. The printing of 15,000 was ordered. Mr. SHELDON opposed dividing ux> messages between two committees. Mr. PHELPS urged bis motion. NEW RILLS. The message was referred to tho special com mittee. Mr. MILLER, of Madison, offered a bill in re gai d to cartways, roads and bridges, in counties not under township organization. Mr. RYAN offered a bill to cstabllshtho salaries of Judges of local inferior courts in cities of less than 6,(X0 people. ILLINOIS CENTRAL LANDS. A resolution calling on the Governor for Infor mation as to what means had been employed to assert tbo right of the State to tux-tho Illinois Central Janus and bring it before tho Snoremo Court, was offered by Mr. DORNBLASEB, and passed. THE ESTRATS. The Senate bill prohibiting stock animals run ning at large, was reported back from the com mittee, with an amendment, which was concurred in, and the bill seat to the committee. CHICAGO REFORM SCHOOL. The bill for the transfer of the boys In tho Chi cago Reform School to the oueat Pontiac, was read a first time. OTHER NEW RILLS. Mr. TIOOT offered a bill to enable life, lire and marine Insurance companies to retire from busi ness aud withdraw their securities. Reada first time and sent to the Insurance Committee. Senate lull in regard to mills and dams and mill tolls; read alirst time. Bill in relation to roads and cartways in coun ties not under township organization was road a first time. Tho bill to protect contractors and sob-contrac tors on railroads was read a second timo and sent to tho Committee of the Whole. Mr. MILLER, of Kano, Introduced a bill to amend an act for incorporating societies to im prove the breed of domestic animals. CANADA THISTLES. Tho Committee on Agriculture reported back the Senate bill in relation to Canada thistles, with the recommendation that it pass. Reada second timo. MORE NEW BILLS. Mr. WRIGHT offered a bill giving women all tho rights of men, except to vote, hold office or serve ns jurors. Mr. CUNNINGHAM offered a bill regulating the manner of electing officers of incorporated companies. Mr. ROLLS presented a bill to provide for tbe redemption of personal property sold at forced sale. Adjourned^. CALIFORNIA. Sacramfsto, Cal., Dec. B.—Newton Booth was inaugurated. Governor with imposing ceremonies at noon to-day;. The Inaugural address took strong grounds In favor of legislative action in reducing and regulating fares on the Pacific Rnilroaos; to repeal the law permitting cotm ties to give fire per cent subsidies to railroads; tlie admission of colored children to the public schools; and Congressional action to restrain Chinese immigration, but giving the Chinese full protection from violence, ami the rights to testify in the courts. The Republican Senatorial caucus was held this evening in the Assembly Chambers. After an organization and the indulgence of some little debate, it was adjourned until Tuesday next, ihe contest will be very hot. Cole and Sargent being tlie most prominent candidates. imported cigars. LEWIS MOSS, Xa/e trith Staufou A' Co,, 473 AV abash-av., EXCLUSIVELY GENUINE HAVANA SESARS OF OWN IMPORTATION. 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THE ILLINOIS IKON WORKS, Corner of Well* and Von Boren-ats., have reopened their business again, and are prepared to take orders for ventilators, shutters, tngs, stairs, and all kinds of building work. Particu lar attention will bo paid to the manufacturing of screw-lock* derrick* etc. BOLTER. Proprietor. fM A 1 COM SVBYfifOR. S. S. GRESES?, 864 ‘Wabash-av. GILBERT R. SMITH, BROKER, JVo. 17 IFarmon-conrt. TOYS. Vergho, RuMing Co.’s Retail Store, 034 State-at. E. Sweet, Jr. Co., Civil Engineers and Contractors, 99 S. Clinton-st., Chicago. Contractors for railroad, dock and bridge bnildlng. CORI, BARRETT RAMA, Brokers and dealers In Drags, Paints, Oils, and dow Glass; Carbon OU, Naphthas, 74“ and &3 Qasoim* for lamps and gas machines. 188 Qtlchlgon-ar., lake f ron»t comer of Adao* s-8^ globe foendbv, 76 and 78 Illinols-st-, corner of N«rtU Franklin. Building machinery and othcr maile dor. Pulleys, 10. 12. 14,18.18.20. 21.33 ™,3._mcu, any desired width of face. Grate bars aud^tat. eddy! MSSOLUTiOIfNOTICES. The copartnership heretofore existing- un der the firm name of Morris Ingraham is this day dissolved by mutual consent. A debts and liabilities will be settled byN. J. Morris 00., comer Madison-st. and Union Park N. J. MORRIS. Kov. 10, 1871. J. HTQ-BAHAM. DRESS GOODS. Chas. Gossage Co. (Snereator* to Boat A floatage.) We are opening’ and offering daily choice selections of “Rich Dress Goods,” In Plaids, Velours, Empress Cloths, Silk Diagonals, Wool Serges, Satines, Biarritz, Printed Cashmeres, Cashmere Babes, Merinos, etc., etc. “laces Embroideries.” Rich laces and lace Sets, Embroidered Collars, Sets, and Hdkfs,, Mourning Sets, Fancy Ties, Ribbons, Bows, Raman Sashes, in great variety. “Cloaks Shawls.” Velvet, Seal, Cloth, and Astrachan Cloaks and Sacqnes; Broche, Ottoman, Plaid and Travelling Shawls. “Suits Dresses” On hand and made to order at shortest notice. “Elegant Furs” In Sets, Boas, Mnffs, and Sacqnes, of Alaska Sable, Mink, and Astrachan. “Hosiery Underwear” Of the test English manufacture. Gloves, for ladies, Gentlemen, and Children. Sole Agents for the “Harris Kid Glove.” Gents’ I. C. Hdkfs., in dozen and half dozen boxes; Nubias, Jackets, Scarfs, and other knit goods. “Housekeeping; Goods” Of selected manufacture, in our usual complete assortment. ''Prices Always 1 Lowest.” Tnspection Solicited. 235 237 WEST HIA®ISOM-ST. (Formerly at 100 103 State, 50 &53 Washing ton-sts.) FIELD, LETTER CO. State and Twenlielh-sts., Dave replenished their principal stock with many bargains, and invite special examination of new and attractive styles of Dross Goods, 23c, 5Cc, and upward. Handsome Black. Plain Color, and Fancy Silts much helow market prices, many attractions in Real Point Daces, marked down, a fall assortment of ladies' L. C. Hdkfs,, including some handsome initiaUed, at reduced prices, some desirable styles of Gents’ H. S. and initialled, a job lot of Ladies’ Hfs, marked at cost, to close, a few bountiful boxes containing 1-2 doz. Ladies’ or Gents’ Hdkfs., from $3.50 to SS, and a splendid assortment of Berlin Em broideries, containing many novelties never be fore imported, and weU adapted to the Holiday season. State and Twentieth-sts. FROFES SIGNAL. MEDICAL&EIECTRICAI LWITUTE, Before the lire at 139 Wabash-av., now at NO. 123 CALTJHET-AV., CHICAGO. Tills is truly a home of modern improvements. full of comforts for the invalid, and the best medical ami electrical means known in the profession used. For reference sent! lor a circular. JUSTIN HAYES, M. D.. Resilient Physician. MIS OEIiDANE DUS. Hard Wood Lumber. OGLESBEE MATTINGLY Hare removed their stock of lumber from 769 South Canal-st. to the corner of Canal and Eight eenth-sts., and have now on hand a full stock of all kinds of hard-wood lumber, including flooring. Oak. ash. whitewood. hickory and elm bills cut to order. F. M.. HAMILTON, Agent, comer Canal and Eight eenth-sts. OLD IRON. One Thousand Tons wanted. Safes made a spe cialty. SEVAN GIBBS, Rear idlTliinl ar.. Chicago. TTTVTH TABLE. Arrival and Departnre of Trains, WINTER ARRANGEMENT mich. Central Sc Great Western Kail way. Depot—Foot of Twenty-secoud-st. Ticket office, 7f Cana!-at., comer Madison. Leave. 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