The Atchison Weekly Champion from Atchison, Kansas • Page 2

"Hon. C. G. Foster, of Atchison, has been TBI LEGISLATURE. In the Senate, on Saturday, the follow Ota DKUEOATIOM AT TOPEKA.

county was well and ably rep FROM TOPEKA. Horrible Murder Daniel Ferris Shot and Buried in His Oxen Cellar A Dreadful Deed cf Blood. tor several days past, the earnest part he was taking in the questions before the Senate having given him reason to pay especial regard and he remarked last oight to aui industry are required, and when used, the resources of this section of the country will be fully developed. Thsy must be used, in order to convince tha farmer, and successfully show Met. whidh ore the surest and most profitable cr to raise iu this Aent, Effingham; G.

W. Worthy Secretary, Huron D. G. Olir, Gate keeper, Huron: Jacob Beck, CoL CsJahan and A. Kethline were elected Executive Committee cf the Council tor tba year.

Council a resolutiou that the Patrons al thi3 County would buy no farming OiriCIAij PAPEB OF THE i.KD CODKTr. DEATH OF CflABLES ft UMBER. One of the greatest sxd purest ot America statesmen and orators Wednesday afternoon passed away from the toils and turmoils of life. At 2:45 o'clock Charles Scmseb died, at his residence in Washington, in his sixty-fourth year. He had been as well as has besn neual with him forsome time past, until the previous night, when he had two serious attacks of his old disease.

Later in AD JOl7ItS KD. I The has adjourned tint die. Concerning that it has dene we have no) learned enough, as yet, to apaak with any degree of exactness. Of the general results of the session it may be said that the laws introduced wereexceedinly numerous, and those paesd very few. And this, in cur view, epeaka for the good sense of the body; for ceriainly no Legislature, since appsiated United States District Judge vice M.

W. lelahay, resigned. Mr. roster is a lawyer of large practice, and has line schol arly attainments, tie is a young man comparatively, about lorty years of age, we should think. He is ho: a politician.

He is proud of his prcfcSiioo, aztd will make an able, tearless, independent and incorruptible judge. He was recommended by Senators Ingails and Harvey. Represent ativea Cobb and fhiilips reconimpcacd their col league, Judge The Washington (Washlcgton county) Republican says "The resolutions so profuaviv passsd by the legal profession of the State in regard to a United States District Judge, has at last had their effect. On last Monday, the name of Col. C.

G. Foster, of Atchison, was presented to the Senate fcr that position, and there is little doubt of the appointment being confirmed. Col. Foster is one of the leading lawyers of the State, and in every way qualified to fill the position. He is a gentleman whose character elands high in the estimation of the people of Kansas, and will give complete satisfoction as any appointment that could have been made.

He is yet in the prime of life, being but thirty-six years old, but has held several important offices in the State. He ia a thorough legal gentk man, having devoted his time to the practice of his profession, more than politics, which eminently qualifies him for the position." The Beloit (Mitchell Co) Gazette eaya "By the telegraph dispatches published in Kansas dailies we aee it stated that the President haa appointed C. G. Foster to the office of United States District Judge of Kansas, made vacant by the resignation of Mark W. Delahay.

Mr. Foster is well known to the people of Kansas as one of the most able lawyers of Atchison, and for many years waa an antagonist of Senator gal la in the torum, la his hands we be' lieve that the large and responsible duties of the effice of District Judge will not suffer. Judge Foster ia a man of furty years ot age and of good reputation and indomi table ambition in 'bis profession. He has entered very little into politics, bat has rap-resented Atchison county in the Legislature, For the position of United States District Judge there were twelve applicants, but the appointment of Mr. Foster was secured through Senator Ingaila and Congressman fhiflips.

Judge roster will all proba bility be confirmed by the Senate." The Solomon City '(Dickenson coauty) Newspaper says "Mr. C. G. Fost-r has been appointed United states District Judge for Kansas, place of Judge Delabav, resigned. Colonel Foster has been one of the leading lawyers ot the btate lor many years, lie ia thirty six years old, was a member of the State Senate in 18o3 and '04, and Mayor of Atch ison in 1868; he had a large and lucerative practice in the courts of Northern Kacaap, and has been employed in most ot the im portant cases tried in thai section for many years.

He is a gentleman of high character and a lawyer of conceded ability. Hii appointment will give general satisfaction. He was not a candidate for the position; the appointment came to him unsought- He waa recommended by Senators Ingaila aud tlarvey. The Girard (Crawford county) Press bbvs G. Foster, of Atchison, has been ap pointed to succeed Delahay as United Mates District by the President.

Mr. Foster is an attorney who has gained some reputation throughout the State, and it is said that his appointment was favcred by both our Senators. Though we would have been better pleased with the appointment of D. P. Lowe, we have no obi action to Mr, Foster, and believe that he will give satis faction tc tbe people ot the State.

The Junction City (Davi9 conctv) 2ri bune says "Col. C. G. Foster, of Atchison, ha3 received the appointment of United States District Judge tor the District of Kansas. Col.

Foster ia an honest man and an able lawyer better qualifications cannot be asked. This appointment beats another of tiovernor a born a little games, at which tne people will rejoice. The Seneca (Nemaha county) Courier says "Col. C. G- Foiter, of Atchison, has been appointed to the Kansas United States Judgeship.

We can give a hearty approval to the cnoice of our Senatorial delegation. and congratulate the Colonel on this recog nition ot nis eminent ability. Federal 'lightning' struck in this instance where least expected upon our part." The Netawaka (Jackson county) Chief says: "Col. Cassias G. Foster, of Atchison, and one of the beat lawyers of the State, has been appointed United States District Judge for Kansas, vice Delahav.

resigned Whereof Tbe Chahpiok doubls-leadg an editorial in doing Mr. Foater, and calls the appointment a good and fitting one. the which we are not able nor disposed to deny." A CORRECTION ANUAPOLOUY In speaking, a few days ago, of the vote of the Houae of Representatives on th Packer bill, for the free distribution of pub lic documents, the free exchange of news papers, and the free circulation of weekly newspapers in the county where published we did great injustice to Col. Phillips, one of the Representatives from this State, in Btating that he voted against the bill. We were led into the error by seeing his name so recorded in the dispatches to the StXouis papers.

The Congressional Record, how ever, shows that this was not correct. Col, Phillips voted, as did the other members from this State, for the Packer Dill. The delegation was united iu favor of this meas ure, and no one gave it a more hearty sup port than did Col. Phillips. We were surprised when we saw his name recorded with the opponents of the bill, we knew that he was a journalist and we believed he could not fail to appreciate the sound reasons that were urged for the adop tion of thia bill.

We are glad to learn that he did, and that his vote was cast for this measure of justice. We make this explanation and correction with pleasure. We regret exceedingly that we were led into the error referred to. The Champion's highest aim is to do justice to every one, and to misrepresent nobody, There is so prevalent and so vicious a ten dency among many journalists to abuse, villify and slander public men, and we see so clearly the inevitable and deplorable results of this tendency, that we would not knowingly misrepresent the vote or action of any one under any circumstances. We believe in frank criticism, and when we dis agree with a public man we shall say so in no uncertain terms, but we desire above everything els9 to avoid misrepresentation, Hence we make this statement full and ex plicit, that the original error may be explained and frankly apologized for.

It was not our fault that we were led into it. We supposed ths vote on the bill, as given in the St. Louia papers, was correct. 1 1 waa not, and all that we said concerning Col. Phillips' vote was based upon an entire mistake, and therefore grossly unjast.

the cehtkhkial; The friends of the Centennial celebration justly complain of the injustice of the preva lent opinion that tha management of the enterprise is in the hands of Philadelphia's who are determined to make it subserve tbe local interests of that city. They aay that thia belief ia entirely unfounded, and refer, for corroboration of their statement, te tbe national character of the Commission em powered by law to conduct the Exhibition, and to the fact that there is only one Penn- aylvanian on the Executive Committee of Thirteen, which haa the complete control of the work of the Commission. Tbe facts bear out the statements of these gentlemen- The Centennial Commission ia composed of one member and one alternate from each State and Territory. The Fennsylvania Commis sioner ia the Hon. D.

J. Morrell, of Cambria county, and the alternate is the raon. Aaa Packer, of Maach Chunk. The President of the Commission is from Connecticut six Vice President are from Ohio, New Jersey: Alabama, California, Wisconsin, and Tenneaeee, respectively the Secretary ia from Indiana, and the Director-General ia from Ohio. It will be seen that an organi zation more peculiarly national in ita char acter could not be devised.

Philadelphia haa ao representation in the Commission, and Pennsylvania only the same poaseessd by every other State. ing bills, amonz others, were read a third time and passed 140. an act to amend an act enti tled, "An act relating to townships and township officers." Substitute lor House bills 8 and an act to provide for listing and valuing the property of railroads. 282, providing for the collection and exchange of the arms of the State. HB557, relating to stock running at large.

Substitute for Gl, to provide for the punishment of mcrtgagera of personal property. The Secretary was instructed to prepare a separate journal of all the transactions of the Senate, relative to the manner of im peaenment. The President was instructed to employ a stenographic reporter to tale the evidence in the trial of Josiah Hayes. The counsel for the prosecution filed a replication to the answer of defendant's counsel filed on yeaterday. The officers of the Senate were chcaen aa officers of the court On motion the court adjourned to Mon day at 9 a.

m. On motion the Senale receded from its amendment to 318, relating to the Insane Aaylum. The following bills, among others, were taken up and passed. 402, to amend an act to provide for a commissioner of the poor iu counties having more than thirty thousand inhab; tanta. 319, ralatin to the militU.

Substitute for II 151), defiuiug tte boundaries of counties. 434. relative to school houses. 354, amendatory of the statutes in relation to crimes and punishments. 390.

relating to corporations. 191, to fix the terms of the District Court of tbe seventh district. 169, amendatory of the act to in corporate cities ot the first class. 56, an act to provide tor the invest mentef sinking funds in the handa of town ship and city treasurers. 373, to establish a State road it certain counties.

176, for the protection offish. Mr. Anthony, in the House, offered a resolution to appoint a committee of three to examine into the character of the insurance companies and the value of the securities deposited by them, and investigate the office of the superintendent of insurance, which was also lout. The Senate returned to the House the bill in relation to the assesment and taxation of railroads with some amendments, by which the gross earnings of the roads wera to be made the basis of assessment, and a motion to non-concur was made, which elicited a heated debate, and waa at length decided in the affirmative as follows yeas 56, nays 16. Mr.

Anthony introduced a bill to repeal the act to establish an insarance department; and transfer the business to the auditor's office, which, on motion, was read three times, but the House refused to pass it, aud it was referred to the judiciary com mittee. SCR 37, that no business except mes sages from either Houae or the Governor be considered after 5 p. to-day, and that the Legislature adjourn sine die on Monday the 9th, at 10 a. was adopted The following bills were passed Senate bill No 75, an act to vacate certain alleys in the city of Troy, and the town site of St. Brown County.

Senate bill No 104, an act to vacate the publicjhighway on section line in Jewell (Jonnty. Senate bill No 208, an act authorizing ratlroal companies to issue preferred stock. House bill No 359, an act to vacate a portion of tha Atchison and Superior road. Senate bill No 77, an act to amend chao ter 167 of the laws of 1872, entitled "An act to prohibit persons from hunting within the enclosure oi others without leave, ap proved March 1, 1872. 199, to prevent tha publication of obscene advertisements and books.

THE JUDGESHIP. We have already published the comments of the daily papers of the State en the ap pointment of Col. C. G. Foster as U.

S. District Judge, and we copy, below, a num ber of articles from many of the weekly journals on the same subject. It will be seen that the appointment is received with decided favor, the almost universally ex pressed opinion being that a better selection could not have been made. AH recognize CoL Foster as an able, and honorable at torney, and even those papers that preferred the appointment of some other candidate are satisfied with the selection made. The Paola (Miami county) Republican says: "The appointment of C.

G. Foster to the responsible position ot United States Dis trict Judge for this State waa a aurprise to alauost every one, and is said to have been made on the groncd of fitness and capability. Mr. Foster ia one of the ablest lawyers in the State, standing at the head ot the bar in Northern Kan Baa. He haa never been a politician in the Kansas sense of the word.

and ia entirely too good a man to have ever secured such aa appointment this nnder the old regime. It won't do to say that he is the worthy successor to Delahay. because almost any one would be that, but the appointment is one which all recognize to be good, and one alao that will entirely change the status of the United States Court for the District of Kansas." The Troy (Doniphan county) Chief says of the appointment "The President has nominated Hon. C. G.

Foster, of Atchison, to the U. S. District Judgeship of Kansas. It is said to have been accomplished through the exertions of senator Ingails, acquiesced in by Senator Harvey. Congressmen Lowe and Cobb are reported to be bitterly opposed to Mr.

eater's confirmation. Lowe waa himself a candidate for the position; and as this would put him out of Cobb's way for Congress, both being in the same District, it is natural that he should fear Lowe. Foster waa not knows aa a candidate for the position." Mr. Foster ia an able lawyer, and a man of ability, with a good reputation. Notwithstanding he haa gone through the world thus far, with a good name, we suppose it will now be discovered that he is a regular scamp." The Pleaaanton (Linn County) Observer says Foster, of Atchison, is the lucky recipient of S.

Judge honors, having been appointed Delahay 's successor. Mr. Foster waa not an aspirant for the position it came to him unsought; a fact which ot itself, in these days of universal place seeking and the adoption of corrupt means, is a sufficient recommendation to the favorable consideration of tbe public. His appoint-mant is a refreshing oasis in the great desert of purchased appointments and corrupt elections. Politically, Col.

Foster is a Republican of the most radical type, and is an eloquent, forcible and logical speaker. He ia but thirty-aix years old, but is a lawyer of col-ceded ability, and no fears need be entertained aa to hia qualifications for the position." The Holtoa (Jackson county) Express says: "The telegraph brings the report that Col C. G. Foster, of Atcbisoa, has been appoint United States District Judge of Kansas, in place of M. W.

Delahay, resigned. The appointment is doubtless as surprising to the people of Kansas aa it was unexpected by CoL Foster, though we have no hesitancy in aaying it ia one in which the people of the State may justly feel proud, and that it w.ll give universal aatisfactioa to a large majority of the people. We have been personally acquainted with CoL Foster for the past fifteen years. Politically he ia and always has been a Republican, having taken aa active part in many of the State conventions, and for two years represented Atchison county in the State Senate. He is oae of the ablaat la wye re in the State, an excellent speaker, a polished gentleman and scholar, and that he will honestly and faithfully discharge the dot es of thia exalted position no one who knows hia ability eaa deny.

CoL Foster ia a young man, having been bora ia Monroe county, New York, ia 1837, and was educated and read law at Rochester, havier been admitted to the bar at Batavie, New York, ia 1859, from which State he removed Kansas, hangim, eat hia shingle' at Atchison io the summer of that year, when he haa ever since had as extensive aad saeeeaefal legal practice." The Parsons county) Sun eaja resented in the Legislature that has just adjourned. Our Senators were capable and men, faithful to the interests OI their coastituaats and respected by their colleagues. Cur Representatives, although serving their first term in a legislative body, at once took a prominent position among their associates, and were esteemed as able, prudent and useful members, thoroughly devoted to the best interests of the State and intelligently striving to promote them Senator Grims is an old and experienced legislator. He has served a term in the House, and two full terms in the Senate. He commanded respect and confidence as an intelligent, sincere, earneit man, falhfui at all times to his convictions ot right.

Uib vote and voice were always for good gov ernment and the interests of the people, ud his influence waa not only large, bat it was at all times thrown in favor of economy in expenditures and reform in administration. He was an able and a useful Senator. Senator Wilboh is also an experienced legislator, he having served two terms in the House previous to his election to the Senate ia 1872. He was one of the most popular and influential Senators our county has ever had. Quiet but firm, quick is comprehend iug a point and clear in judgment, esteemed by his colleagues, and full of industry and energy, he made a useful and capable Sena-, tor.

His report on the State institutions is one of the moat tersely stated and intelligent public documents ever presented to the Legislature, and although he failed io his efforts to break up the ring that has so long plundered the State, he has paved the way for the accomplishment of this object. Judge Ho ETON is widely andfavorably known as one of the ablest lawyers in Kan- i sua, but made bis first appearance in the Legislature thia winter. His capacity for legislation is shown by the fact that in a House containing an unusual number of really able men, many of them experienced members, he waa at once recognized as one of the leading members of the body, and before the session was over he was iu most influential and popular member. Hia untiring industry and energy were as con epic uoua io tb.e Legislature aa in all the positions in life, public or private, that he has ever filled. An eloquent, strong and logical speaker, he talked little, but he was always listened to with the closest attention, and commanded a powerful influence.

In the work cf Committee rooms, however where the best work of a legislative session ia always done his capacity and industry were conspicuous. Aa Chairman of the Committee on State Affairs and member of the Judiciary Committee, he worked incessantly, and everything he did was well done. He made hundreds offrienda by his services in the House this winter, and fully uglified the highest expectations of his constituents. Hon. Samu Stoxer, of the Fifth District, proved himself an intelligent and useful legislator.

This was also his first experience in a legislative body, and although not a speaker, he is an intelligent and faithful worker, and his judgment concerning measures coming before the body waa clear and discriminating. Hia votea were recorded for the closest economy in expenditures and the most intelligent measures of reform. He commanded the hearty respect of his asso. ciates as a man of strict integrity and honest convictions. Hon.

D. G. Wilson, of the Sixth District, was also a new member, but he fully demonstrated his worth and capacity as a legis la-tor. Like Mr. Stoker, he is not a speaker, but he was always in his place, gave close attention to hia duties, and voted for all measures that tended to reduce taxation and secure reform in expenditures.

He won 'and held the respect of his associates as an honest, intelligent man, who could not be induced to swerve from his convictions of right by any and whose judg ment was sound and clear. He made a useful legislator. Our delegation, as a whole, compared favorably with that from any other county in the State. The members were attentive to their duties, and always commanded an influence second to that of no other delegation in the Legislature. There were, no jealousies among them, to divide and distract their efforts and destroy their power.

They worked together in harmony whenever their opinions coincided, and agreed to disagree, in friendship, whenever their opinions differed. We take pleasure in bearing thia honorable testimony concerning their course at Topeka, and we are aure that all who visited the Capital during the session will agree with the opinion we express concerning the work, aod voted, and standing of the delegation from Atchison county in both Senate and House. COH FIRMED. A dispatch received by CoL Foster late last evening, from Senator Ikqalls, announces the appointment and confirmation of CoL F. aa U.

S. District Judge for Kansas. Thus the disputed Judgeship is at last settled, and the appointment has been well and worthily bestowed. The following is the dispatch of Senator Ikqalls Washibgtom, D. March 10th.

Judge C. G. Fostib: Your nomination was sent in by the President, and coo-firmed unanimously by the Senate this afternoon, without the formality of a reference to a committee. Johv J. Ikqalls.

It is not often that an important nomina tion ia confirmed without reference to a committee, and it ia a high compliment to Judge Foster that hia appointment haa been so acted upon. It conclusively establishes, also, the fact that our Senators enjoy in a marked degree the confidence and respect of their colleagues. We have already expressed our opinion concerning this appointment. Judge Foster has been regarded, for many yean past, as ranking among the very ablest attorneys of Northern Kansas. He is a gentleman of high character andjunquestioned capacity.

He is independent, clear and discriminating in judgment, industrious, and studious. He has, in brief, all the qualifications essential to a correct discharge of tbe responsible duties of the position to which he has been appointed, and we are confident that he will win and steadily hold the esteem of the bar and people of the State. We congratulate him upon hia ap pointment, and the people of Kansas that so able and worthy a man has been selected as District Judge. A PECKShirriAB REFORMER, Mr. W.

S. Groisbsck, of Cincinnati, the well known member of the kid glove branch of the Democratic party, the gentleman who patriotically proposed to stand by it, whether it continued ita organization or dissolved into thin air1 the man of wealth and piety haa come to grief. He has been detected in a little scheme to bribe the City Council of Cincinnati. On his own solemn oath he states that he agreed to pay, and paid $12,500 to members of that body, ia order to palm off on the city some of his outside property for park purposes. Mr.

Groesbeck waa a prominent Democratic candidate for the Presidency a few years ago, and published a number of letters in which he shed many barrels of tears over the degeneracy of the times, the need of purer and nobler men in public life, and tbe corrupt practices of the Republican party. He aet himself op as a model Reformer. Every speech he made and every letter he wrote had about them an oior of purity and honesty that was overpowering. He said, in effect, to the country at large i 'Behold, I am pure! I aa holier than thou And after writing and speaking thus, thia Democratic apostle of purity ia politics walks up to the stand and pleads guilty to a charge of bribing members of the City Council I a i win uuaii oeiere ne was? attacked wua tae senons spas a winch in a few hours culminated in his death, that he wanted to talk to him about his health H. afraid he was working too hard.

Seaator isumcer at about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon "13 in tne senate Chamber to one beside Senator Sargent and otkicui, wno, line hims-ilf, had taken a prominent part in the opposition to the Centennial bill, whether he had read any annonymous and io.ulting Uters on the subject, adding that he (Sumner) had received a number of such letters aad packages of a more offensive character, both through the mail and by expresa.He aeemed considerably annoyed by Chase insults, and Sargent therefore turned the conversation to the resolutions of the Massachusetts Legislature rewinding ita censure of Sumner, and he expressed himself greatly pleased with this action. An hour or more afterwards Mr. Sumner called Senator Ferry of (Conn.) aside to a seat on the sofa in tha Senate Chamber, and talked with him aahe had frequently done before ia regard to their respective state of ill-health, both resulting frem affection of the spinal cord. He told Ferry that he had suffered so maeh from his heart the ntght previous that he uaa sent iornia pnysician to obtain some relief by an injection of morphine nnder the akin. He asked Fern a omnmn nf hyperdermic injtctiona, and from time to time complained ot a severe pain while they many a little before tour clock Mr.

Sumner took his hat and overcoat and went home. His hut words in the Senate Chamber were ottered in this con versation with erry. The apparent vigor manifested by Mr. Sumner in his speeches on the Centennial bill excited considerable surprise, in view of his long and continued weoiencBs oi Dearth last year, and many ot nia friends expressed their apprehension that oo was over aomg nis tnongata in theae efforts. It ia regarded as a remarkable and fortunate coincidence that the resolution of the Massachusetts Legislature rescinding iu vote of censure upon Mr.

Sumner should have ao impressed him. and it wu in the Senate before he left it on th lui of his presence in the Chamber as a mem oer oi tnat body. Washington, March IL The Massachu setts delegation ia Congress met this evening at the residence of Sam Hooper to make arrangements for the funeral of Senator Sumner, and after consultation it was agreed they should attend the funeral aa mourners. Judee K. R.

Hoar waa selected to present resolmiona of respect to the memory of the deceived to the house if Kepre-ntatives. Messrs Dawes. Hooper and Pieroe, of tbe House, and Senator Bootwell. were appointed a Committee on the part of the delegation to act with a Committee of the Senate in arranging the funeral. All the members of the Massachusetts delegation wera present at the meet ins; exaept Senator Boutwelt, who is indisposed.

Tbe feeble health of the Sonator will prevent him from announcing tha death of his colleage to the Senate, and that sad duty will be assigned to Senator Antnony. At a mfetiDg of the Executive Committee the the Natioual Civil Rights Council, Geo. T. Downing, Chairman, this von ing, it waa resolved to ret'ommeod to the colored people every city aod town in tbe country to drape their houses aud churches in mourn ing; that they offer memorial eervicee in their churches next Sunday, and otherwise manifest their grief in every fitting manner at the loss by death of Chariea Sumner, who waa pre eminently their friead, and that the respective State Councils take immediate steps towards having a monument erected to hia memory. Another meeting of the colored citizens was held this evening, at which a Committee of twenty five was appointed to make all necessary arrangements to attend the fun eral ot the late Senator, and to pay a fitting triDute to nis late memory.

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LOUIS MABXBT Ft. Lonl. March II. 'Hmp dull, feir aiil prime undressed, Jiiji'K), bom ud In. tly cbok $1 Hl rY inactive, taper li 715 VW3 XX SAX V- 75, family i Su-e 7r, hi.ice and fancy S7 TO'dyi QO.

Wliest-'jiuet, No ll "Z' No 3 red fall.ll I Corn ii. tive. No 'i nilil, (lata- Arm bnt not active. liarley 'nay-tive, choke No 3 pnag, ft 6J 11 '77, I 7H41 bo.cb'jleejl Ifj. Kye dall, 'I, Fork dot! at lf Kff bry Halt Mnal doll and lower to sell, ronuJ loose lota, loose thoii-lHrs to arrival ic, clear rib lfr haiua ab.aWers VyWi, clw rib lear, pach-d, 'Jc.

Lard weak print steals, nominal irocerisa 'imet. Bngar Louisiana Tif. ai'iiaaeea i-iauiaiion scaici Whktkv dull at ic. Hoga quiet, lifcbt $4 50, heavy bote bars (s3 40. Cattle steady and Snn; good to b' lce native ateera Jf-'tftl 7i; cova and hdfrs, ll life fa 7t, Texan Si 7,4 OMIOAeO MAAKatT.

CnoASO, Marrh 11. Floar teedy, to cho ice ihlpouig spring extra 7a. Whrat doll. oDssttled and lower, If? 1 spring tl XI No Ml I regular ll 21 ft ash cash 1 April, No 3. 1 18.

Owb doll, snaattled and lower, Jfo il alxed tfl eaeii. new No aiised SOIe, Oats week, strictly fra 44' 3 Hc cash. K)e ateady. No 2 teWo, frsab. Barlef oniat.

nnchaod No i Si 5tAl SI. No 3. 1 -i-jl 60. Provision Onset tlrd. Pork opened Je to lower, closed ataadiar, cash, miaal tit 37 14 Cr1- Lard (teady at April, closed SS SO bid.

Bu Moan sataary. sbonldsra nominal 54c, loose. bort rib, aold at packed. BacoD steady. long rU 974(0)8' ahf.rt clear 'J-l C.

Whisky Cattle gradee fairly active, steady, (air to rood tears t4 t4J at, choke lb good Taiaan HI. Hogs higher, light sa rtta (5 64, heavy 15 Co. NBW TOEK BUAKIT. New Torfc. March 11.

FHur eh(e Armor, limited o-test, npcroaa, west. 16 70ttS 13, co am 1 no to gooa, SO 4ojd good to choice to 704f. wbito wheal extra, JS. Whiaky atiad Brmer, l7e. Wheal qa-et, pncea allghtly tower Mo 2 Chicago eprmg SI t3l i6, No 2 Mtlwank It Iowa aad Minnwot spaing tl Mi U.H spring tl 40.

Bys bbc hanged. Bar lay nc uao ged. Corn scarce, firmer, lew weatera nixed, Soevltc, new aad old KpjaVlc, o4d eater a Mixed afloat yili, old wnite eater a Hoc. Oete lee active, mixed while waat-ern 6Ma. Coflee dull, nominally aachangsd.

Sugar qalat. Mvlaaasa dniL Pork Kmii aawnam. US OQdU 3 'i nUrefe. $18 Hay. ut Maata unhanged, niddlan, beery, long clear.

afloat, clear kc From our own Correspondent. Topeka, March 8, 1874." A murder equaling in attrocity the Bender murders was discovered in this city last night. The name of the murdered man was Daniel Ferris. He was a widow-! about 35 years old, and kept a small grocery etore on Sixth Avenue, near tne east side of the city. He slept in his store, and A his own cooking.

He was very economical, and was doing a fair business family groceries and provisions. Mr. Ferris hid an acquaintance in the city by the name of J. M. Hightahoe.

On Saturday evening a Mr. Co tt re 11, living a short distance east of the store, came up town and informed Mr. Hightshoe that Ferns had been missing for a couple of days, and that the OldY, father and son, were running the store. Cottrell's place is about 75 feet east of the store, and Frank Olds' place is still farther east, about the same distance from CoUrelrs that the latters place is from the store. Mr.

Hightshoe, fearing there had been foul play, notified Sheriff Wade, who, ac companied by Deputy Sheriff Davis and police officers Hannum and Streeter, went to the stor', and finding Frank Olds and his son Fre. in charge, and telling a con tradictory and improbable Btory about Ferris having gone south to meet a friend, they immediately took them into custody and commenced starching the premesir. Bbol was found on the cellar steps, and on the floor of the cellar. A spade and shovel were found in the cellar, and on tfj ing the ground, under a pile of potatoes near the centre of the floor, it showed signs of recently havisg been dug up. They re moved the dirt to the depth of a foot, and found au arm of a man buried, with his clothes on.

The officers then brought the prisoners to the jail, aud notified Coroner Sheldon, who immediately repaired to the store, impaneled a jury, and dug up the body, which proved to be the missing man, Dauitl Ferris, with a gun shot wound through his head and his throat cut almost from ear to ear. The murderers knife had severed the jugular vein and windpipe, and penetrated to the vertebra of the neck. The lady waa brought to the court house, and the Coroner and jury, assisted by County Attorney Thomas Ryan, proceeded to hold an inquest. Mrs. Ellen.

Jeffries waB the first witnesB examined. She testified that ebe had heard the report of a gun early on Thurs day evening, and some persor. screaming like a woman. A carbine was found in the store, con cealed under the counter, which Mrs. Olds teeeified belonged to her son Fred.

A pair of bloody boots, found under Fred's bed, were also identified by her as belonging to him. A ball of the right size to fit the gun was found under the counter. It had struck the wall after going through Ferris' head, and rolled back under tbe counter. Mrs. Olds testimony was Btraight for ward, and criminated her son in a number of particulars.

Fred. Olds wa3 the next witness, and he stood the ordeal bravely one ao young, He ia only seventeen years old, and not large of his age. He ia a rather intelligent and not bad looking boy. Ha has coppery red hair, steel grey eyes, and fair complexion, somewhat treckled. He testified that he had seen Ferris at neon on Friday, and that he had employed him to take care of his store for a month, giving him twenty- five dollars to replenish the stock with, bb occasion should require.

He said that he had met Ferris that night, and he was ac companied by another man, whom Olds described aa a short, thick-set man, with a double cloak and stiff brimmed hat. The right aleeve of Olds sleeve was also bloody, thoogh be hid evidently tried to wash it out He wore the ehirt during the examination, and the doctor cut off the bloody portion and took charge of it, together with the bloody boots. He testified that he was to take charge oi the store. He said when he went into tbe store there was water on tbe floor, but denied seeing any blood. His story is very thin, and there is no kind of doubt but he committed the attro cious deed in cold blood.

He frequently contradicted himself, yet he never for moment lost his nerve. He was led along Bide of the corpse, which occupied a table in the room, and told to look at it and see if he kmew the man. The doctor took hold of the head of the murdered man, and giving it a sudden turn, exposed the gaping wound in the neck to his view, but he never quailed, and answered, "that is Daniel Ferris." The examination of young Olds took al of Sunday afternoon, from three o'clock til night Hia testimony does not criminate his father or mother. Bat it seems almost impossible that they could so long remain ignorant of the horrible deed. The exami nation of the father will take place tomor row, and may develop some light on the dark transaction.

There is great excitement, and some threats of lynching, but the officers are confident of their ability to protect the prisoner. About six o'clock Judge Hanback came into the court and appeared as attor ney for the prisoner, and under his advice he re faced to answer any more questions. The court then adjourned till nine o'clock to morrow morning. O. K.

SOUTHWESTERN KAXSAS. Rush and Xess Counties The Country Larned, Etc. Larned, Ks March 6, 1874. Editor Champion: Our last Ltter, previous to this, from Rush Centre, needs one correction. We stated that there was about 1,500 head of cattle in Rush county, and about 200 head of sheep.

There were about 3,000 head of cattle an 1 about 500 head of sheep. The former are mostly Btock cattle, which are gathered ia April and driven south the same are driven bick in Novem ber, excepting what are disposed of for beeL Settlers need have no fear of damages done by cattle in thia section, aa they have ample time to aecure their crops before their return from the summers gracing. There are 403,000 acrea of Gov ernment land in Rush county, which ore than favorably compares with some that lies between the Smoky and Walnut Creek, west of a north and acuta line from the mouth of the Walnut and as far west aa the centre of Neea county. We are led to be lieve that other cropa than the common cereals ran be moat profitably raised in the Walnut creek valley, and that the soil differs in some respects, and is subject to a more general character of crops, than the soil of the Arkansas valley. But wa would give preference to the latter, in many respects, and from three years from careful inspection and searching in qmriea.

We are inclined to think that broom, corn and sorghum can be made a profitable crop in the former valley, as well as wheat, on the sloping land a half mile and a mile north and south of the creek. Sheep raising will also form an importaat feature in this valley. Jacob Strong, living a bo at tea miles east of Rash county, on the creek, made 550 gallons of sorghum syrup from ten aad one halt acrea of canes. It costs about J5 cents per gallon to work it, and there is bnt itUe to care for it in the field. It ia an un disputed fact that our farmers must to i a their attention to a different and greater diversity of cropa.

When we say different, we mean something besides corn aad In fact, farming ia made too easy to some. We will admit that more means, patience 30EH A. EDIT02. ATCHISON, KASBAB, MAB. 1874.

HTlTE ESiTRAL COMMITTEE. IIXiBQl-AtTEM IUPCJiUCETATt luptka, Krr.h 1 1, i Tit State Commit will nt at tbr rootui In the cl of Toik, on Toe.ly th ritb instim, 3 t.K. It dirble tb.t tUrt uhmli fall attend-acoe tbl meeting of th. committee, as bu.tneai of Importance will be Jon '-imaix, CnaJrman. D.

E. On evening contemporary has not, it says, been able to obtain a copy of the Stock Yard bill, although it bai aeot to Topeka fur it. We published that bill, ia fall, in Tub Duly Champion of March 5th, and in Toe WtSKLT Cbamfics of March 7ih. Oor contemporary can fiad a copy of tbe bill in rither 01 the ianuea referred to. iut Fort Scott Monitor Aon not l.ke the wjrlt of the Leialiture.

It says 'Aa the firet legislative body elected iirder the new dispensation of 'anti monopoly reform apreat d9al waB expected of it, i i r-nnffsaed that expectations have not been justified. It is tbe apeciee of reformation which does not reform.and from which the people of the Slate would gladly for al! time to come-'' The object of the Eastern capitalist in long petitions to Congress, protesting against iatoo plain. Referring to it the CiDciatati Timet says What's the snse of men repressing 500,000.000 of capital petitioning Congress nffaiziat inflation Us n't any money al the fellows that .11 that want the print mff presses set running bo v.u some." that they TiitiRL is a ereat deal of truth ia the ful statement concerning the Lefrisla- I ure, winch we tttxe irom ine Vill. And it accjunts for the faci that the L-glalalure of this winter did bo much tall ins; and so little work 'Thf! KspublicanB have been afraid to lpablirena, the Democrats have bfen utraid to ha Democrats, and the been afraid to be opposition, but all tried to be reformers." The rumor that Ceepedea, ex President of the Cuban Republic, has been killed by a party of soldiers belonging to the San fi-mlm IJattalion, ia confirmed. Cespedes was born at Uayamo, Cuba, and at the time his death was about 55 years of age.

He was educated at the University of Havana, lie was a brava and patriotic man, bat it is iH.t supposed tat his death will seriously iJIVet the cause of the revolutionists. On- Saturday night last, just before the U'lj urument of the House, Mr. Fenlon, of Leavenworth, introduced a resolution calling upGij Mr. Stcvcr to deliver np tbe seven duLara made famous by the York cxrw.to Mr. Crowther, the Ute Secretary of the Sci.ate, to be haiided back to Mr.

York, by York civen to Pomeroy. Fenlon advocated the rusolution at some length, claimiiig that tbe State had no right to the in inpj; it belonging to no one else than Pomeroy. After a spirited debate it was lost by a large vote. IIt reference to a noliee elsewhere in our (tilumns it will be seen that a meeting of the Republican Stata Central Committee it be huM in Topeka on the '24th instant, llusiness cf impo-tauce is to be transacted, mid a full attendance of the memberB of the eommittso ia desired. The following named gentlemen compose the committee (iuthrie, Topeka, Chairman; I'mmert, Humboldt, Secretary; Jobn A Atchison; Creighton, Leavenworth: Wm Sprig Garneit; A llindjlph, Burlington Snoddy, La Cy vic; Bates, Junction City, Mu-ip, Newton; Simpson, Paola; PorkiiisJjwego; A Campbell, Washing-ington; I.

Webb, WinGeld; II Baker, ilina. A (jksti.emas who signs himself Wione- i 't 'ice" writes to a BoBton newspaper that in- knows by personal experiment that an bodied man hi) years old and in activa b.i;inen8 can live o. less than 12 centi a day. In two wet.a he consumed milk, ceni--; dry crackers, cents; egea, 17 cents; ccilVe, 10 cente; butter, 5 cents; salt, 1 ceut; prand total, $1 40. Weight of Winnepioiogee at tbe beginning, 1 TCI pounds; weight at the tnd of 14 days, 177 net fiftin, on pciud aud a half.

Occupa- tiou. 10 hours a day in the office and 4 hours in the garden. Here is a man, now, truly independent. What to him are crops' What to bim the price of beef and but. tor? What to him are the trichae? What to him the densest ignorance, the wildest vagaries, the abundant blunders of cooks? Wiie Winnepisio? CONTKUL (IF HAILKOAUlt.

A Washington special to the St. Louis VLlc eays that the position taken by weal-, mi Republicans in general conversation on the McCrary railroad bill may be regarded as proof of their probable votes. It does cat seem likely now that thera will be ten votes against it among the representatives of the Northwest, Illinois, Indiana, Missou ri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oregon, Neva- California, and probably Ohio, while the South will be almost a unU in its favor. It is conceded that the feeble revamping of State rights theories, with which the Democratic opposition has armed itselef, is the death of any tendency to influence which the party may have gained in the farmers' movement. Shrewd politicians regard this Beaaion as sure to commit the Repnblican party in Congress to the policy of government supervision of railroads.

This ia accepted as giving a new lease of power. The Presi dent has recently renewed expressions of approval of some Buch measures as Mo- Crary's bill. Gen. Batler wants the Governorship of Massachusetts, in order, by enforcing State control of railroads, tiiat he may thereby put himself at the head of the national movement in that direction. Senator Jones, of Nevada, will, is is understood, support each a proposition, and oes even further in advocating the national aud Slate ownership of road beds and tracks, so that the roads may be'nsed under proper regulations by any one who can obtain power and conveyances.

The eastern vote will be divided. THE 11AMPIOW. The Topeka Comrmmittalik of Sunday morning thus compliments The Chamfio "The Atchisok CnAunoK, like Aaron's rod, has a large absorbing capacity. First it swallowed up the presses aod material ot the Fret iViu. Now CoL Martin has purchased all the visible property of the dacaas' ed Globe, and is prepared to publish a first class quarto daily whenever the Railroad Centre shall grow np to sncb a vaatnra.

Tbe Champion has just completed its seventeenth year of publication, and bids fair Xi witness the crumbling of the eternal hills lhal skirt the "grand detour." While The Champion ands tbe people of Atchison will not be without as good a paper as they deserve, nor the interests of the locality without a sturdy defender- The Lawrence Tribune pays tbe following compliment to Tbe Cbampiov "Tbe Atcbisos Chami iob seems to possess those two essentials to newspaper suc cess bottcm and brains, fc-nterp rising and newsy, it tides over the hard timae without crash or crisis. It even has found funds wherewith to purchase the atonal of the bankrupted Glob office, including a Urge and well selected assortment of tpes, presses, etc Tbe Cbamfioit now claims to the larirest. best appointed and fin est book asd job printing house weal of Chicago and St. Louis. We are glad to note those signs of rigor in our wide-awake The laud aud acil west of the centre ot Rush county, and in Ness ccuu'y, are of the same character as in the valley.

Building materials are in abundance sound limestoce, timber and stone. The number of settlers in Ness County dwindles down "beautifully less." I stated, ia a former letter, that the were one hundred. It is stated to me as an actual fact, that there are no more than twenty-five. The mcde and manner of the organizitiua of that County, are too well known to year consequently, let all well in formed and sensible persona d.aw their own conclusion. A walk from Ruih Centre to Fort Lar-ned, thence to Lamed, about 25 miles, gave us an excellent opportunity to sea a conn- try known lo only few aside from the Indian, the early pioneer, and aoldiera of the frontier bet a few years ago.

In the course of a decade it will be settled, and teeming all the frails of civilization, industry and energy. To describe it would be but a repetition of what has been al ready said- It is of the character of our almost boundless oceans of prairie and plain, rolling and uplands, awaiting the coming of the settler, that their virgin soil may be converted into farms well tilled, and smiling with rich fields of grain and other prod nets of agriculture, but where now are still seen the bison, antelopo? coyote and wolf, and the wild sage and cactus. The latter will soon make way for the product3 of the garden and the flora of fair hands and domestic culture. Geologists and scientists coull find good field on the streams and prairies of this wild country. We have seen shells two and three inches long of an oblong shape, some distance from any stream and stone completely filled with their im preBaiona.

About one mile the bed of Waluut Creek, we discovered a piece of petrified wood, weighing about 100 pounds three feet in length, whose ends were as hard as tlint, and were to -All appearances flint. How long it had remained there is a matter for the geologist to decide. In reaching Larned ws find A. H.Boyd, one of the oldest settlers on the Pawnee, and in this part of the Arkansas valley. He has been here about twelve years, has had some experience with the red man and pioneers of this valley.

His farm is on the Pawnee, about three miles from Larned. Last year he broke up about 125 acres. It is the best farm thia county. Mr. Boyd is of the firm of Cox Boyd, of Dodge City, proprietors of the Dodge Houae and a livery and feed stable.

Most of his time requires his attention there, as he is much interested in the welfare and prosperity of that city, well as Larned. We are well awore that he haa been instrumental in buildiog up both places; and if, three years ao, his advice had been July considered by the then of Larned, the place would have been under goed headway but he could not ehoulder everything, and spend time and means to carry out plans, more than hia own. However, this place is improving and gaining fast. To Mr. Boyd and Hon.

H. Rooth, much credit should be given, in giving Larned a good start. Of the and new com ers, settlers and rapid improvements in Pawnee County, we will mention in our next. Some its Business llviues Prosperls. The sale of Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Railway lands in liarvey couoty.of which Newton is the county seat, has been very large since the first of January.

There has been considerable foreign immigration al ready, and a much larger addition to tbe number of actual settlers is expected during the remainder of the spring. Muse Spivey claim to have sold 15,000 acres to the Men nonites, and 10,000 acres to others, within the past two months. During a brief stay we made the Newton House our headquarters. S. J.

Bentley, the proprietor, is an old, experienced hotel man, and furnishes good meals and com fortable accommodations. Chas Gilling- ham is the courteous proprietor of the American House, Captain Davis and Lynch, con stitute the firm of Davis it Lynch, heavy dealers in agricultural implements, coal, hides and furs. Last yeartl873) they sold about $4,000 worth of plows, $2,000 worth of reapers auct mowers, and over $12,000 worth of Osage City and Fort Scott coal, besides handling $5,000 worth of hides and furs. They are among the most enterpris ing and successful merchants in that re gion. Messrs, Chambers McQuidJy are doing a splendid business in grain, corn and oats, and in farming implements, and all kinds of country produce, at wholesale and retail.

Their establishment is on Main street, near the railroad office, where it is convenient to receive and ehip stcrei. Newtcn al-o haa a flourishing bank, the Harvey County Savings bank, of which E. Neal ia President, li Al bpivey Vice President, and Nea! Cashier. The Di rectors are Neal, MaDger, Spivey, Bancroft, A Toozalin and Bentley, Secretary. Davis has quit the livery business and located on a farm, bat there are two good livery stables, The Eansan, published by Mr Ashbaugh, is a live paper, and we are glad to learn doing well, as it deserves to do so.

A Frederick, the gentlemanly and accommodating postmaster, keeps a news depot, with the latest dailies on file. The latest newa can be had at his Barker, a young and promising attorney-at-law, has one of tbe finest libra ries in Southern Kansas Borne $4,600 worth of books. It contains the decisions of the Supreme Courta of a.ven States, besides EcgHsnand American text books. He has taken Ady, Esq, late of Indiana, as a porta er. Fox Arnold continue to manufacture and Bell all kinds of harness and saddlery, Thev keen on hand a Bplendid stock of harness.

Hiegins, late of Wabash county, Illi nois, has opened a dry goods, notion and illinery establishment, on Main we wish him success. Mrs Tatman does tha draaa making and millinery work. H. Mayer, a good barber and hair dresser, alao keeps a good stock of tobacco, cigara and pipea for sale. Rynearson is still proprietor of the best bakery, restaurant and confectionary establishment.

Chaa Pierce Co, through Morse, their agent, and Cobb, assistant, are doing a heavy business in lumber. Teh man in hardware and Hammil in dry goods aad groceries, do a heavy business. PATRQ5S OF HCKBlXDBl. Proceedings of County Council, Patrons of Husbandry, of AtchUonCounty. He rob, February 28th, 1874.

Council met pursuant to adjournment. Worthy Master T. F. Cook in the chair. Minutes of last meeticg read aod approved.

Council accepted the propositicn of B. Cock Bro of Monrovia, to sell nursery stock of the Patrons of this County. Ad- jouraea tor ainner. Council met at 2 clock p. and pro ceeded to tbe election of officers for the aa- aning year T.

F. Cook, Worthy Master, Monrovia: John Andrews, Worthy Over- Huron; Joseph Logan, easiness EpleiaeaU made ly thce firms that have refused to sell to Patrons on as good terms they sdl to their own agents. This resolu'iou wa? passed with the feeling that ihose Crrns cin do without the farmers, the farmers can do without them. Tbe toliow-ri: committees for the year 're appointed Committee cn crop reports and the best method of marketing products on hand G. W.

Subler, Jjhn Donnallan, Sidney Piatt. Committee on warehouses, mills and fac tories C. B. Tuley, C. G.

Mana, Jos. Lo gan. Committee on banks, currency and in surance companies A. bitnbaae, Koct. White, E.

E. Jones. Committee 'on taxation, County and Township expenditures, transportation and needed Legislation G. W. GHck, Jacob Beck, M.

J. Holloway. A vote of thanks were returned to the members of the Myrtle Grange No. 49 Huron, for the hospitalities extended to the members cf the County Council. Moved that the Secretary furnish Tub Champ io and Patriot with such portions of the proceedings as he may think of in.

terest to the public. Moved to and meet at Pardee, on the last Saturday in March, at 10 o'clock a. m. Council closed in due form by Brother AndiewB, Worthy Overseer. G.

W. Stabler, Sec'y Council H. of Atchison Co. TBI lOl JITr. From Grasshopper Township Weather schools lutcnship Auctions, etc.

Bursa Curt Ati-qisos March 9, lSll. Editor Champion: For some days past we.have had almost any kind of weather one might wiih for, from a thunder storm to a pleasant day overhead and mud under foot. On Friday of last week we were visited by regular thunder atorm, which was a little unusual for this season the year. But since that time we have had sunshine and shade, and this morning we have a nice warm wind trom the South- This changeable weather is vary hard on the cattle and other stock that is poorly sheltered. The cribs of corn that could seen last spring, do not attract much at ten tion, only by their emptiness.

The cattle notice this fact about as clearly as do their owners, and the consequence is that they feel rather thin over the subject. I think they will feel thinner before the spring brings the tender grass to aid them. The district school, taught by Mr. Winter- ringer, will close this week. The Union Ridge Musical Association, conducted by x'rof.

Kellogg, hslds its regu lar meetings on Saturday evening of each week. There are fifty-cevtn scholars at tending the association, i it is quite inter eating to hea them sing do, do, all at the same time, i h3 professor is lively, and ol coarse everybody must be (he same. We hear that there are no lens than six candidates for the office of Town Trustee al the coming election, tour of whom hold forth in uscotali Of course they alt ought to be accommodated, but alas, only one can hold the position the coming year, unless our Legislature, which finds so much work to do just now, should aay that each township may have two or more such omcere. The moon ia still shining on the Grange of Multa Flora, bat we have not beard whether the Grangers will put out a man for irustee or not. I think they will noti But they will try to put a man in who will do the right thiag, one who knows some thing about farming, and is a gocd lodge.

Tba Atchison County Stock Yard bonds do not take very rapidly yet. Those other bonds have to be paid, and we think that one thing at a time will auibce, aod then, you know, it will last longer. Lest you should think i am annoying yoo too much, I will refrain, and wait until some other time. K. DEATH OV SENATOR SL MNfcR.

bt. t.ouis, March 11 Ihe announce ment of the death of Senator Sumner waa premature. The following dispatches give an account of Sumner a illness Washing ton, March It Senator Sumner raised quiet night undr a subcutaneous iniectio ot morphine. This morniog at 'J o'clocnhe was sleeping under the effects of it, without material change. Surgeon General Barnes and Dra.

Johnson and Lincoln were at that hour in consultation at the residence ot thi Senator. Yesterday in the Senite he had a slight attack ot affecting nrelus of thi heart, but when he returned homi he waa sufficiently well to in'ercst two friends al dinner. At the close of which he mad al lusion to the condition of his heart, and be tween 0 and 10 clock he was taken so sic. as to require the attendance ot physicians, and in an hour or two thereafter be bad second attack of his old disease, angin pretoris. Several of his nearest personal trienus were sent tor and remained with him during the night Washington, March 11 -Senator Sumner doea not seem to saner any pain, beiu? ud der strong opiates, but his extremities are very cold, and the physicians do nottbin their natural warmth can be restored.

A immense number of visitors, incladiag a great many colored people, have called to see him. At 12:15 Mr. Sumner was fist failing. Io addition to the physicians previously men-tionod, Senator Hcharz.and Representatives Pierce, George and E. R.

Hoar are with him, and the parlors and halls of his house are filled with anxious friends. Senator Schurz in leaving Mr. Sumner's room at half past 1 1 o'clock, took Mr- Sumner by the hand and asked: "Oo you know me?" Mr. Sumner replied: Yes, but I cannot see you." At once Senator Sumner fell into an easy slumber wnich encouraged some of bis friends to believe that he waa somewhat batter, but a consultation of physicians held about that hour did not estab lish any reason for such impressions. Dr.

Biownsequard baa been telegraphed for and is on hia way to this city. At 2 o'clock Senator Sumner was still sleeping, though at intervals he would awake, at which times he was in great pa n. He was perfectly consuls when a wane ani Know ail bis friends, occasionally ral'ying to antffjrt. of "aying a tew words to them. Washington, March .1 p.

m. Moa- tor Sumner died at a quarter to 3 o'clock. passed away ealmiy without a struggle. I Washington, March 1 1 Durinz the last two hours of Senator Sumner's illness his intellect seemed much clearer, and he was perfectly conscious to the lat. ihiscondi tion was doubtless the result of bis recovery from the effects of nurphine, which had been freely administered to him thia morn ing, ilia sunenngs toward the last aeemed to be intense, and he nvtral times exclaim ed "1 want quiet: 1 am tired." He recog nized friends who came into the room.

One of the last to whom he spoke was ex-Attorney General Hoar, of Massachusetts, to who he said ''Take care of my Civil Rights bilL" About a quarUr before 3 o'clock he waa attacked by a slight spasm, in which he died. Around his bed at the time were ex-Attornev General Hoar, Dr. W. H. Johnson, of thia city, Major Perely Peore, George T.

Dowsing and Jamei wormsoy. Ulnar friends who had been with the dying Senator throughout the day had left juat previous not anticipating that death would be ao soon. fteDotor Schnrz and Hon. Montgomery Blair entered the room juat aa be breathed his last, but Mr. Sumner waa then too near to recognize them.

The only relative that Srator Sumner has is a sister, me wne oi pojsiciau in aaa Cisco, and to ber the aad news waa tele graphed immediately after hia death. Dor insr the day the houae waa visited by a great a am ber of members of botb'Hoafes of Con grese and other prominent persons, amoDg whom was rrea Douglas, lne aidewaiht in front of Mr. Sumner's residence waa filled with anxious and saddened friends at the time of hia death, and when the aorrowful announcement waa made the grief of many, especially the colored people, found vent in heartfelt exciamatiooa of grief and weeping. The Seigeant-at-Arms, reach, of the Sen ate, wa aeat for immediately, and that off; cial, in connection with a Committee, will have charge ot tbe funeral arrangements. thoagb of coarse ao time haa yet been fixed therefor The funeral services will take lace in the Senate Chamber.

Mr. a in ner a age at the time of his death was 3 years, I months and hve days, senator 9umcer naa oeeo soiicitons lor nis neaiin 1 the night he revived and slept quietly till morniag, when he became worse, aud at 10 o'clock breathed his last. Mr. Bcmjeb was born in Boston, January 1611. He received his early education at the Boston Latin School, and graduated at Harvard in 1630.

He continued the studies of college life for a year after his graduation, and then entered t' Cambridge law school, as a pupil of Judge stoby. He was admitted to tbe bar iu 1834, and soon obtained a very large practice. 3e was appointed reporter of tbe Circuit Court of the United States, and published thite volumes of reports, containing decisions of Judge Story. At the same time he edited the American Jurist," a quarterly law journal of high reputation, and was lecturer to the law students of the Cambridge school. He visited Europe in 1837, remaining abroad until 184D.

On his return he resumed the practice of law, and in 1844-'6 published an elaborate edition, with annotations, of "Yesey's Reports," in 20 volumes. Though voting with the Whig party, Mr. Sumvee took no active part in politics until 1845, when. In a Fourth of July oration at Boston, prompted by the menanciog condition of affairs between the United StateB and Mexico, he denounced war as an arbiter of justice between nations, and urged that it ought to give way to peaceful arbitration. This oration was pronounced by Ricuabd Cosdex to be the most able contribution made by any writer to the cause of peace." It was followed by many ad-dreaaes on kindred them ail of which attracted marked attention, Mr.

SmJi also opposed the annexation of Texas on the ground of slavery. In 184C he made an address to the Whig State convention on The Anti Slavery Duties of the Whig Party," and shortly afterwards published a sharp letter rebuking Robert C. WistsruI', who then represented Boston in Congress, for his vote in favor of the Mexican war. These expressions of his convictions eventually led to Mr. Schkeb's separation from the Whig party, and his association th the Freesortera, whose Presidential candidate, Vast BtruKir, he earnestly Bap- ported in 1843.

In 1850, Mr. Webster having accepted a place in the Cabinet of Mr. Fillmore, Mr. Sumner was eleeted to succeed him in the Senate by a coalition of the Freesoilers and Democrats. His election was celebrated by the anti slavery party 11 parts of the country.

His first speech in the Senate was an earnest argument against the justice and constitutionality of the Fugitive Slave Act, which he pronounced cruel and tyrannical. He took a prominent part in the debate on tbe repeal of the isaouri Compromise, and in the Kauaas struggle, which succeeded it. Hia last speech upon this topic, entitled "The Crime Against Kansas," occupied two days in its delivery, and was one of the most earnest, able and eloquent arguments ever made against Slavery. It was delivered on the I'Jth and 20th of May, 1856, and portions of it greatly incensed the South Carolina members of Congresa, one of whom, Pkeston S. Bbooes, assaulted Mr.

Sum nib on the 22d, while the latter was seated at his desk in the Senate, and inflicted seveie in juries open his head with a gutta perch a cane. The attack was cowardly aud brutal in the extreme. Mr. Somneb was so disa bled by his injuries that bis recovery was not complete until three or four years later Hia term of office expired ia 1357, and in the preceding January he was re-elected receiving the unanimous vote of the Senate and all but seven votes in the House of Rs preventatives of Massachus3tts. He went to trope in March, 1857, returning in the autumn; but his health being still seriously impaired he again went abroad in May, 1858, and submitted to a course of severe medical treatment iu Paris which did not terminate until the autnmn of 1859, when he again returned home.

Hia first effort, after his restoration to health, was the delivery of an elaborate and eloquent speech in the Senate, entitled "The Barbarism of Slavery." He took an active part in the Presidential campaign of 1800, in favor of the election of Mr. LiN'COLV, and daring the discussions resulting from the secession of the Slave States be took a prominent part, earnestly oppcsiDg all concessions to or compromiaes wuh Slavery. He early proposed emanci pation as the speediest means of bringing the war to a close, and urged thia policy in addresses at Worcester, Oct. in New York, Nov. 27th, 1861.

In March, 18G1, he was appointed Chair-man of tha Committee on Foreign Relations, a position he held until 1871. In 1862 he delivered an elaborate speech ar guing that the seizure of Mabox and Slidell on board the steamer Trent was not justified by the law of nations. Ha was re-elected Senator in 1863 and again in 1869, and had, therefore, been a member ot the Senate for twenty-four years at the time of his death. Mr. Scmxkb disagreed with President Grant, and finally the diffarencea between them led to a quarrel which arrayed Mr.

Scmecr in bitter hostility to the Adminis tration; and the last Presidential election Mr. Sun seb supported Mr. bib let. He never, however, ceased to be a Republican, and was in cordial fellowship with that party during the present session of Con gress. Mr.

Sum sr was a polished and eloquent orator, and was probably the finest classical scholar who ever occupied a seat in the Senate. His information was extensive, embracing an unusually wide range of sub jects. He was earnest and sincere in his convictions, and courageous aud unyielding in advocating and defending them. His public life was pure and stainless. No man ever suspected or accused him of a corrupt action.

His opinions were mature, and his principles were adhered to without regard to popularity. He never catered either to the passions or the prejudices of the pop ulace. He did what he believed to be right regardless of consequences and avea il be was sometimes mistaken he was always sin cere. He was not one of the greatest of law makers he was generally in advance of public sentiment, seeking to attain what was just rather than what was practicable but he commanded at all times the respect and confidence of his colleagues, and wielded an influence in tba Senate that few men ever had. A great man and a true man, his death will be widely and sincerely deplored.

The whole country will miss him and mourn him. He leaves a vacancy in the Senate that it will be impossible even for Mass chusetts, wtth her gTet array of distin guished men, to fill. Tbe agricultural make-up of the Palmer (Mass.) Grange ia peculiar. The master is a horney handed lawyer the steward is connected with a carpet company the as sistant steward ia a druggist the overseer is a doctor; the chaplain is a dry goods merchant the treasurer a dentist the I rotary a hardware dealer. The gatekeeper and hia brother are the only original seem- berj about whom the odor of new mown hay has ever lingered.

The Chicago Tribune has a paragraph about the loss of $20,800 Grangers' money by their agent, Mr. John Butler, of Fort Scott, Mo." The Tribune is wide of the mark about a mile and a half; Fort Scott ia the organization, of the Territory of Kansas, was ever inundate! with such a dreadful cofc-jlomtraLion of crude, ill digested, visionary, iic practicable enactments as the LarisUture that has just adjourned. An it creditable to that body that it had the good sense aiid the courage to do a wholesab business in slaughtering these legal abortions. This fact abne ought to entitle it to a respectable position as a law making law-defeating body. On the a and it failed to do many things it o-ihi to have done, and it did some things it ought not to have done.

It failed to abolish tbe useless expensive office of of Insurance. It failed to pass a law for concentrating the Institutions at one place, and thuB breaking uj the most expensive and vicious rinethat ever preyed upon a State. It spent a deal of time in talking, haviog too many orators who would insist on airing their eloquttuce. It tailed to pass an act reducing the number of officers of county aud township organizations, and regulating fees and aalariea. And it failed to do many other things that were expected of it.

On the other hand, it killed the annual postage and newspaper bill; it killed the Penitentiary convictilabor bill, a huge swindle; it cut down the appropriations asked lor State institutions very largely and it enacted a number of ether good vs. The House Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and State Affairs, did their work well and thoroughly, but those on Assessment and Taxation, Insurance, Fees an Salaries, and Railroads, did very little, and what they did do was not very well done. There was a feeling of hoatility, or jeal ousy, or rivalry, that grew up between the Senate and House, and in a measure pre vented that harmonious action which should have characterized the working of the two bodies. This was unfortunate in many although it is probably true that it prevented the passage of several bad bills. The two Houses watched each other, and were at all times ready aud anxious to take advantage of each others mistaies.

Much more might have been and ought to have been accomplished than was, but it is only fair to say that much worse legislation than that of thia winter might have been enacted. There were a number of blatherskites and able-bodied shysters in the Legislature, but there were alao a number of really able men, and a still larger proportion of honest, well meaning members, who were not quick, perhaps, but whose judgment was sound, and whose de-Bire to do what was right was unquestiona ble. And considering everything, it ib no more than just to Bay that the Legislature of 1874 probably averaged as well as any other Legislature that has assembled for several years, it made an excellent cnoice tor sen ator, it passed a fair apportionment bill, it enacted some good laws, and it defeated a few hundred very bad ones. This is its general record, and if it is not an excellent, it is certainly not a bad showing. ccrses coxiiee home.

Geo. Alfred Towhsend, the Washing ton correspondent of the Chicago Tribune, recently whipped one Walker, a correspondent of the Times, for publishing a slan derous atory concerning Townsenb, which Walker is said to have picked np in the streets and made use of without knowing whether it was true or not. Townhknd is himself one of the most sensational of the soandal mongers who haunt the National capital, and has probably assailed tha reputation of a hundred men just as viciously and with as little truth as did Wal eer in writing of him. We are not sorry that Geo. Alfred gave Waleer a pum-melinir.

He probably deserved it, and it may have a wholesome effect on him. But what about Geo. Alfred and the slander ous stories he picks up on the street and publishes? Ought he not to use a cane upon himself? Or should not somebedy else do it for Now if Buell, of the St. Louis Republican would punish Geo. Alpred, and Botxton would give Bcell a dressing down with a cane, aod Hiktos would polish off Botntos 'wid a Bthick," and White would pummel Hikstow, and there would be a general threshing of these Washington correspondents by one another, for "publishing slanderous stories picked up on the streets," the effect would probably be very wholesome.

Certainly the country would not Bhed many tears. These men.ae a general rule, Bend out any and every rumor over the country. They blacken and destroy reputations without shame and without remorse, and often on mere rumors, "picked up en the street," and utterly on-founded. It they could all be made to feel the effects of such slanders in their own persons, probably they would be more careful, considerate aud charitable in what they write of others. THE LOBBYISTS.

A Washington paper makes a very gratifying announcement in the statement that the National capital has not been, for fifteen years past, so free from lobbyists aa it is at the present time. Of course it is not en' tiraly free from these gentry. There are mora than enough there yet. But the great army of leeches, which in other sessions has gathered to clamor for appropriations and jobs, has disappeared. The universal knowledge that there ia no money in the treasury, no surplus on hand, reduction of taxation prebable, and economy and retrenchment the oHer of the day in the ex ecutive and legislative departments of the Government, appear to have discouraged the usual attempts to extort aid for selfish schemes.

Thero ia, moreover, an earnest effort being made to relieve the Government of a great number of important claims now pressing Congress and the departments, by organizing commissions, to whom they are to be referred. This measure, it is said, meets the approval litagents, but ia bit terly opposed by the lobby. atEPtjBLlCAM OOSfiBrsMOSAL COM MITT SEShS. B. Murdoce, of the Eldorado Times, who waa, we believe, Secretary ot the Congressional Committee which met at Lawrence in 1872, writes to the Commonwealth that at that Convention the following gen tlemen ware elected as a Congressional Central Committee for the State.

There are fourteen in all one from each judicial dis trice It was determined at the Convention that the State would be apportioned into Congressional districts this winter. As thia baa been done we have Congressional Central Committees for each Congressional district aa follows First District Lecompte, Leavenworth county Cyrus Leland, Doniphan eouuty; John Piper, Riley county; Jones, Washington county; Mohler, Saline county. Second District John Baer, Franklin county; Biddle, Lien county; John Gilmore, Wilson county; Cook, Wyandotte county; and Dyer, Cherokee Third District Yeale, Shawnee county; Croat, Lyon county; Murdoch, Butler county. The last public debt statement shows a decrease during the month of February of $2,597,047. The amount of outstanding legal tenders ia $382,07892 of fractional earroBcy, $48,640,494, making the total circulating BDcdiam of the couatry, exclusive ofnatioDBl bank notes, $430,719,086..