The Sun (New York) Newspaper, January 14, 1869, Page 1

THE ROGERS MURDER, THE MUDLLE MUDDIER THAN EVER. FROM WASHINGTON, Special Doapatchos to The San, Wastiretom, Jan, 1%, ORY, ORANT AND THM GORAIPMONORRS, Gen, Grant haa written to a friend that there ts not one word of truth in the alleged conversations in the New York World purporting to give bis ‘The siaff is fabrication in The Prisons Pull, and the Police Chasing up Phantom Eye-Witnesses, —— , But few fresh developments were made yester- ay in the Rogers murder, The authorities tnstet, however, that they ore at lest on the right track, and althongh much valaable time bas been frittered away ina wild rocee chase, they are as confident as Ger that their efforts for the arrest of the assassin Will bo crowned with success. FOR AN BYR-WITHRSS. © 7 some further facts of interest have come to light to regard to the reputable gentleman restding ia nt Twelfth street, who Is aupposed to have been an eye witness of the aseoult upon Mr, Rogers and daw the fatal blow inflicted by the assassin, Whom he Would be able to identify, \t reached the ear of Capt. Cnffrey, gentioman was dressing in bis room, When his attention woe attrneted by « Opposite side of the street, in front of Mr. Koger: residence, He heard the ery of murder, whereupon be threw open the window of bis room and saw Mr. Rogers struggling for life with bis asailant, who was brandishing the knife end making @ desperate Attempt to release himself from the grasp in which ho was held by his victim. » This witness, It was believed, also saw the assassin plunge tho knife in the abdom who fell back fh! opinions of public men, WR, MORRILL AND THE MAIN RENATORATIP, Senator Morrill returned from M: look after the pending appropriation bill of the Committee, He seems confident of being reélected next week, He complains of the continual misreprosentation of facta by the Auguste correspondent of the Associated Press. rijl anys that the presiding offcer of the caucus and tellers who received the ballot declared that there was no choice, and that bis friends demand another caucus, which Mr, Hamlin will not permit, man who cast @ blank ballot sald in enucus that he tmeant It for Mr, Morrill, Lart OT IN THE COLD. A proposition to set up a territorial govern. © was summarily equelcbed in the House by & vote of 5 to 1, it being the a to allow no more money to be equan t barren waste, RSON DAVIS AND JOUN H. In tho Criminal Court tnis morning District Attorney Carrington called tho attention of the rt (Judge Fisher) to the Indictments against Davis and Join H. charged with engaging ‘in the rebellion, read the following communication from the Attor- ment in Ala of the deceased, ting to the sidewalk, and the mar- derer, bareheaded and in hie shirt sleeves, ru toward Broadway, ‘This information was given to the Captain by a perton connected with the police force, and was deemed rellable, as it had ber Aided to him by a genti hess in Wall street, Accordiugly, on Tuesday Capt, Caffrey visited the regions sacred to the bulla and bears, and alter con- Aldcrablc dificulty found the informant, who stated Qhat he had heard the story frome friend who did Dusineas in Beaver street, Accompanied by the Wall street gentleman, the Captain went to the office in Beaver street, where the gentleman alluded to stated that ho bad heard the narrative tmpnted to bin from 8 broker having sn office in William street, ‘Tho Captain, in company with his Wall street ond Deaver stroot filends, thereupon proceeded to Wil- Mam streot, where the broker was found. Caffrey was tntroduced, whereupon Astonished as though I learning the Captain all a mistake. Arroneny Cerenat's WaAaitixoTon, Dec, 25, 1°68 Sim: T enclore for your consideration @ cop: roolAnialton of general aninent he United States, nud Dy the President an of reputation doing bt oon who direc Josurreetion oF rebellion, » for the offence of treason ahering to thelr enemies ‘The object of my present nd Instruct you In fartheranc eneral amnesty and 0 ietunents pending in Y porHOn OF Persons WhOURODVET, nd effect of this y where, from tho tenor of the Indictment or the ature’ of the cace as Known to you, It shoul! be double is within the einbrace of this Keneral obedient servant WM, M. EVARTS, Attorney-Genoral, A nolle pros, wan entered in the case of the indict treason, found by the nd also the indictment ohn ©, Breckinridge for treason, found on name was Loe business he stated t morning In question he did hot risy until noar # o'clock, and did not learn any- thing about the matter until he went down to break- fast, when he remarked that it was a horrible affair. the substance of bis knowledge of the Uragedy, and the Captain bowed himself out of the Hen, having had bis labor for his ment of Jefferson Grand Jury, May %, 1868 THE WAYTIAN PROTROTORATE Banks's bill for a pre very little favorin the House, not anderstand it, and others wan’ two Democrats. and it went to w ctorate over Heyti met oMice rather el Many member AN ANONTMOUS WreTRi rey rccetved a note with ng forth that the writer had been a female servant, Bome days ago, wall by a vote of ® native of the of family the murder, had wit + and coatlees murderer in his rapld Although he placed yinous eplatie, the Captain called at the house, and with the consent of the lady, accompanied the servant girl to the station Here he questioned her utter disappointment that the girl had seen a person bareheaded on the morning, but Whether the person was short or tall, lean or «tout, she had not the remotest idea, a) ng to swear whether the person ‘was male or female, so momentary a glimpse did sho So this chance of tuentifica- d the Captain had to endure another ENPRANCHTSEMRNT OF RENELA Tho Conservative Democratic delegation from Virginia waa before the Judiciary to induce the Commitice to amend the reconstrac- 9 an to allow all rebels to vote without any restriction, THR DR, MUDD PARDON, A delegation composed of twelve citizens of Goorgs county, Maryln Johnson this moroing, and prosented a petition ing for tho pardon of Dr. Mudd, ceived their petition, and merely remarked that ho Would enclose it to the Attorney-General for cou living near th neasoil the hath flight through Tw very little conf pmmittes to-day nee In the ano called on President Fan pat the hous young or old coLonen men’ To-day delegates Obtain of the fugitive. tion wns lost, severe disappointment, Notwithstandiny © evtured people trom all States in the Unton, and of the States not yet ad: assembled In the Union League Hall room was densely crowded by about 900 delegates William Nesbitt, of Penny! man of Iigh stond- {ng among polico oMerrs, and who 1 looked upon as equal to any of the omets and many spectators, vania, President of the late Baltimo: In detective ability, says e-witness to the afta ouble ts keeping quiet; and it Ye thought impo ‘be enacted in #0 d showing the purpose to be to extend the elect franchise. The Hon, Henry M. Turner, of Georg wns called to the chal Committes on ermincd and bold a manner, in Such a public thoroughfare, withont having attracted tho attention of some of the denizens of the street, filled on both sides with private dwellings, Time NEW TRAIL, ‘The police having at last become convinced that either of the Logons in custody is the marderor, they are following up the trail of the man alluded to While every exertion ty d circumstantial his edentinis, the Rey, I, I, Garnett, pal of Avery Colloge, aittressed Loud calls having been made for delivered & speech whic listened to with marked attention, and frequently the Convention President Douglas In Tux Sun of yesterday being made to obtain a tri Fy Of the movements of the men in enstody, since the day on which the murder was committed, the com: Dined efforts of several of the detectives are being employed to ferrit ont the whereabout of the convict ‘who now stands suspected of the crime, haunte are closely watched, and such resorts as ara in the habit of frequ eillance of the police. During the debate on the Suo Murphy claim this afternoon, an oged man, who wa apparently went to sleep, but it was ascertained that in the gallery, TH INADOURATION BALL. summarily disposed of the proposi- tlon to use the Capito! fora ball on inaagm ation even- ing. This will probably end that expensive aud an- necessary humbug, a8 no other building can be iting aro wodler the sur- Although it fy not thought that he has loft the city, he has not been visibl Daunts since New Year's Day. ‘This certainly basa suspicious look, but when itis Fememberod that he was being searched for before he was suspected of the murder, owing to his escapo ym Sing Sivg, this absence may be accounted for. ¢ man is 0 Wel: knowa to the police of the west Hido, that it would appear impossible for bun to re- main at large many days unless he lias alreudy loft ‘THM SUGAR TARIFF, The Ways and Moans Commities to-day heard 8 delegation of sugar morufacturers who want half a cent duty upon the higher grades of sugar, the prosent tariff all sugar comes in at one rate, ‘The Committee will report favorably, The House Committee on Ap up the Indian Lill to-day, and eat i ‘An attemut is to be’ made to morrow to Ket an carly Executive session of the Senate, to try and get © wumber of nominations confirmed. The Senate Finance Committos are considering ‘6 Funding bill, previous one, Gen, Grant will go to Baltimore next week, on ‘aay. Wager Swayne is here to testify in the Bus: proprintions had ‘THN LOOANS IN PRISON, UM confined at the Mercer Btreet Police Station, where he bas been incarcerated Ince 1.19 surrender to the police. He is not allowed permission of Capt, James Logan No. 1 {s Person except by We carefully gnardiog him from a rview with the reporters, whom the police ave come to look upon as w set of unintentional It le very much like th Logan No. # is at the Twenty-first Precinct Stati ive, Hast Thirty Nh werect, under the: care ot Allaire, the same restrictions as to visitors ed iu his case an iu that of lin nainosake, Gov. Harriman of New Hampshire arrived here this morning, and was on the floor of tho House and Senate this alvernoon. atches from St. 4) Mr, Ramsey's regioction ls now en- sured, J. F. Eiliot was sworn in today as member from Hecond District of Arkansas. jen. Grant published an order to-day respecting the death of Gon, Rousseau, a Logans ure as reticent as when first locked and confining their bodies doos not seem to upen al, Mino, this -' Tho steamboat Glide, from Now Orleans for the d river, ran oground and exploded # midnight on Tuesday, about Shy miles was burned to the CONGRESS, five Lujured, seve: a Sparks from ¢! Gon, Ki\patrick 1s in Springfeld, Mass, er lecturod in Bpringdeld, York, Springheld Wasurxorow, Jan, 13. 10 DIsCOVARY, Mr. Sumwen (Rep., Mass.) presented the pe- tition of Mebicu Looms, M. D., of the District of Columbia, setting forth that ho hes discovered and fnvented a new mode of telegraphing, dispensing and using the earth as now to form one-balf of the eircult, and the continuous el trical clement far above tI rt of the circult, and asking an appropri ,000 to enable hiin to compl ration of the velue of ‘his {nve a duty, but hi epoch in the progress of {uveution, ‘Tike petition ‘was rete: H.W. Macs., on Tuesday evenio, Postal cars were put on the Ni ud Boston route yesterday: ‘The steamship United Kingdom arrived at Glasgow with the use of wir The General Assembly of Georgia reassembled Wesbington Bi has not been employed Reciprocity tre Mr. Cumming. 9 brakeman on the Grand Trupk by a bridge atthe Dundas Railway, bad bis skull bi Foud' crowing on Monday. ed to the Commiite lor partner of the firm of hus decainped to i the evallablo fuuds: ANOTHER RAILHOAD GRAB, Norwich, Cunn., a colored man, prener ‘Way, on charge the Plates with ai Iatoly introduced ‘on braneb of the Unton Pacific Kail y him to grant aid to the Or road, and mover tee with the or! ment, instead of uit with intent to kill bis wi ge of the Union League of Georgia ‘ f iifock'e memorial to Caugrose. 2 ultarsl Soclety was reor iuuberlua of Daaville wes y confirmed Mr. Gibbe ir. Meck as Attorne; Qaue ap Commie: toner of kmigratio Ja negroes say that Col, Williams, whose forwarded by Gen. £ibley, ave learued the facls relative to the of Keokuk, entered Ne)! gomewhat (lorida Benate That in elections for the chole of iho Congrows of th Be tt enacted, de. ence or guilt of wo + The sheath of ¢ @trcet avon after th which Is also in the haiss ry loather scabbard, suc. men, and boatmen. Aus mn At by whieh it ey ed from a number of sbeath in which there was dou ‘with a blade about 6 or 6 inches’ The assassin evideu' ith hin, as mo trace also 18.0 be chosen, jor Of candidates ‘On motion of Mr. BUCKALRW the bill was referred toa solect committee to be appointed by the Presl- dent pro tem., who 1s one of the coumi ‘THE SOUTHERN JUDICIARY, Moved te take op tho g and Oswexo to Alb: uk duiny, be re- Mr, Camanow ubstituted for the old | Tir f rire dowver hat, and is a rolatt ma, anid to the naietal proceeding 00 fat ns they relate to tha re moval of cases from the State to the Federal Conrts, {n any aults oF prosecutions azainst common carriers JOY any Gamage Gune ww propery ovcasioned LY por: sons Bostile to the United States, Mr, Conxutno (Rep, N.Y.) raid that the necessity liad arisen ont of tho fret that in the Southern particularly to his knowledge in Georgi, ¢ brought against express companies whose stockholders relied during the by citizens of the South for d which tho companies were forces, The defendants wish whether they were ved of the property by the Public rnemy, but Courts rule against them ‘and refuse to make tion can be taken as to the questions of law, anbmit cases to the jaries as tacre questions of virtually aa a question of damages. Tho purpose of this bill was to enable the defendants in such cares to transfer them to Federal Courts, ao as to have the qucetion whether the property was taken or de- stroyed by the public enemy determined. Atier soiae further discussion of the bill It passed by a vote of 9 yeas to 10 nays, THE pisTRICT CovRTS. Mr. Scacven, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, reported back with an Important amend tent, the bill to provide for tle execation in the District of eo mmiesions issued by the courts of the States and Territories of tho United Statoe or of foreicn nations, and for taking depositions to be sed in soit courts, It provides that any party toe suit pending In guy State or Territory oF foreign country may obtain the testimony of any witness re siding in, or temporarily within, the Distries of Columbia, to be used In wuch suit MORE RAILROAD GRABS, Mr. Annorr (Rep, 8. C.) Introduced a bill to ald Jn the construction of @ railroad and teleerapl line from Rio Grande to the Pacific ocean, which waa re- ferred te the Committee ilironda It tocorporates the Nat Ratlroad Com: 7, to coneteact wrallront and te egeaph line frow & to Grando within twonty nilles of AL question w Mexico, and Diogo, 1a. The capital stock i fixed at thirty mililoy ot the enterprise, the DUT p to grant twenty alter. Pate sections of public r mille on enn side of the road and Govern “er cent. thick Curranes bonisto the amount of 2,000 per in tecured by @ secoud morlgage Ou the property of the Company: A sect commrrten The President announced aa tha Select Committes on Mr. Buckslew's bill to amend the representation of the Frople in cress, Mesere, Buck , Ane thouy, Ferry, Morton, Warner, Itice, and Wade, COUNTING THR ELECTORAL VOTES, Mr. CONKLING offered a resolution, which was adopted, authorizing the President of the Senats. to by <q atelier on the part of the Senate to count the votes for Presidont and Vice. President. ‘Alter the discussion of the concurrent, resolution to give the rotunda for the inauguration ball it wae fend the Senate, alter a long debate over the Sue phy cialw, adjourned, acai House of Representatives. THM BULLDOO OF THR TREASURY AT WORK. On motion of Mr. Wasuaonyn (Rep., Il resolution was adopted eal ho Secrotary the Treseary to firilsh |» pen of conducting the Mint at also, the expenses attending the operatio several mints, and the me fr also offer exolution, hich Was A upon the Se: riish to a statement she mount expensed the Northwest Boundary Comulssion, giving details. ADMISSION OF AM ARRAN Mr. JF, Eitiott, Ss MEMBER. to fll the waeaney conse » Of Arkansas, was quill Jecte Mi MR, BANKS'# PROTECTOR ITE. The House resumed constieration of the ry nm extending protection of the United States to Hayth and St, Domingo, sleep. Mt ton questic fuld Foch protec abeen asked by Who ‘are authorized (o spook for the Govern £ the Island of St, rTLER (Itop., Mass.) the Presid: a nnbstitnte, in to ex to auc! A not inconsl either of them, tection, ple, fr. SPALDING ( An amendment the Atiantic or rer to the coast » uny foreign Govern: Botien said he was opposed to buying i iranniwa made a specch tn support of his mendment Metuine (Rep., Tenn.) favored tho propos and SHeLLAMATORN (Rep, Oblo) and Jupp KOBINFON offered AN amendment to inclile nd in the protection aMnir, aMrming that the Would come when that country would bo aus bexed to the United Statew Mr. Denano (Rep. Olio), Ina speech, said the Committee on Foreign Afuira did not countenance the resolution reporied by Mr. Banke, Mr. Buooxs (Dein, N.Y.) replied ‘to Mr. Batler, and sald that be would not vou for Mr, Butler's pro Position unless Ireland Was inserted Mr. Thwatam (Hep., Olio) opp proposition, contending that Coug Ahority to dolegate war puwer to the Bxecullve Afier farther debate Mr. Woopwand (Dem., Pa.) saspecch In opposition to the proposition’ He nu moved to lay the whole subject on. the table, | which motion was carricd—yens, 12; nays, 36, a Mr. Butler's had no au THM PRANKING PRIVILEOR, Fansewourn (Rep, 111), from the Committee st Offices and Port Koals, reported w bill to iL restrain the franking privilege, AUANE (Lil) wanted tho bill passed at once, but the House did not ucuieser, Me sald the bill. Wan to do away with the frcsimilo frank, by which the Pomt Omfice I nt lost w million of dollars a yerr In revena ALARKA—THE P Mr (Rep., Ohio), from th Territories, reported a bill to organ ze the of Alaska. "It provides for a Governor, Secretary, Legislative Assembly, aud iciury. If no gente man desire eak'on the subject, be woul wove the previo , Mr. Wasi Til) ata that ced for the p ong the eart Olio propored. to ® territorial ‘are not more army, to tm States an annual expense of not lees than $50,000, Before he voted on the bill he wanted the gentleman to submit some observations, aud tell the House absoluie necessity for such a I he could see uo auch military protection, which afforded without additional expense to Keep up riny. He then referred to the eighth section of the bill, which he said was an extraordinary one If there be any atall in Alaska, it w seal fisheries, The island of St, Paul was fus-bearing seal_in the world, Liped ong ‘overminent in ban Ay white ‘on the United Tho orized the Legislative Assembly ion by law concerning the seal ani away the jurisdiction of the United ving {n the hands of half n dozen specula. power to make our lnwe Mid tuke posseysi Of the sonl fisheries, He undertovk to aay there wns one controlling influence brought to bear in this bill, Ho kuew what influence wos bioughs to bear on the Gommitiee on Comueree for « muuopuly of these hveries. Mr. Faunts (Rep. N. ¥.) offered a resolution au- thorizing the President of the United States to make treaty with any European, Asiatic or Africin power, ving the tereitory to whoever will seccpt of It, favghter.) Mr, Exict (Rep, Mase.) moved to atrike out the 8th section of the bill. Mr. Paice (Rep. Iows) said, a6 we cannot pet of Alluska, be boy the military rule in the territory would be continued, Mr, Aeuxer in reply to Mr, Washburn, auld, we were bound to protect the inhabitants of the torrl tory, The section was not interprototed at the instence of echemes around the Capital. 1b was put ih by « Benator, who had the unuilwous approval of tue Committes on Territories. 80 for from granting special privileges to any party it providi Ne Legislative Assembiy should at its fret a pane @ law for the protection of the fur bearing suinuals ‘On motion of Mr. WasunuRy laid on the table—yeas 46, u: COOMITTER OF TH WiLOLN, House went into Comm! ate of the Union, MMi the Chi when Mr, CLanx, of Kansas, made a speech (UU) Wie bill was Whole on air, the Beuate pulley Of bartering vast tracts of the pubs lic dowsin to monopolists under the operation of the treaty making powe John P, Stockion Trenton, N. foint cuucus met to-day at § P.M. and Senator tobins moved for the nomiaation of t States Senator, Mr, Ja s moved hit Joba P, Stockton be declared by acclamation te choice of that caueus, Under the rules the ryll was called, every member voting for Btockton, The result was recefved with applause, Mr, Stockton delivered ap excellent adur retired, to the eaucus, ar th especial Convention hurch to elect » bishop of the diocess of Central New York, sssembled Iu St. Paul's Chureh edifee, in this city, this forenoon, Bishop Coxe presided, ‘A sermon was delivered by the Rey. Dr. Littiejolin, of Brooklyn. Tho services Were closed by the ordination of the Rey, Dr, Desting, of Onelde, ‘operative in Codperative Jadelphin, shows that there are LS rery OES: Provision deaiers in that elty. These re ilwewate the magnitude of the retail ade of the aly W YORK, THURSDAY, JANU FROM ALBAN — pe Ronsacmbling of tho Legisiature—Standing jold Back—The UV. &. Senne losonens of Contest-The Two Ex-Governors Nicely eed. Special Despatch to The Sus, ALaant, Jan, 18, 190, Most of the members of the two Houses were in thelr seats this morning, but very little was done in the way of bosiness, either in the Senate or the Assembly. It was generelly supposed that the Standing Committees of the Assembly would be an nounced to-day, but {) became known {last evening to those who were best that this would not be done, Not only wi business laid over, but the Speaker aaid, soon after the adjournment, that ho was not prepared to say whon the appointments could be made public. The conclusion at which mine men ont of ten arrive— whothor justly or not~is that the valuable places are held pack with a view of influencing the votes of mem- bers on the queation of the Senatorship, How great ‘an influence might thns be exerted can oaslly be an- derstood, whon it Is known that {ti rumored, and very generally credited aronnd the Capitol, that number of pinecs on committers have at former sea sions proved rich placers to the hoklers, Mr. Yoang- love has alway matotatned an exceptionally high character in pablio life, and itis to be hoped that he may not wirld the Influence of his position to control Aotion of members by an appeal to thelr sordid mo- tives. We aren the crisis of the Senatorial Mght, and Nettle else is thought or talked of, Am immense ac, cension to the outside crowide in favor of the reepec: tive candidates reached were yesterday, and the hotels are full to repletion, Members are watehed and battonholod from morning to night, and some of thom aay that even the aancity of thelr bed-chambers is not respected, but that they are awakened at un: seasonable hours of the night by newly-arrived lob- byista, who go over the some weary round of Importunttics that 90 many ‘© rehearsed before, ‘There is little talk here of Mr. Roberte or any third candidate tho Might seems to be very close between the two ex-Covernors, and 1k ts unsafe to predict the success of ether, So nicely poised are the chances that there havo Probably bocn different hours in the same day when victory Wonld have perched sometimes on one, some- timo on the other banner, could the yoie have been taken at the fortunate moment, A week ago Fenton seemed to be decidedly ahead, but Morgan has been Atondily making progress tn his ranks, and if the caucus were to be held a week hence the reeult could hardly be doubtfnl, > Republican Cancns—Kamors that Gov, Fone ton will Withdraw-Geu, Grant om Gov, ore Atnany, Jan, 18—Midnight,—The exoitement onthe Senatorship t# reaching fever heat, ‘Tho this afternoon brought large additions to the already here, A jolit meeting of the Repub- ican caucus committees of the two Houses was hold this evening, but the snittee, which ts controlied by Fenton's trl not being prepared to fix tho time for holding the caucus, the inec'ing waa, at thelr request, adjourned antil to-morrow cventng. This leaves but three evenings ta which the caucus can bo bold, Toestay boing the day for chooni Benator. ‘hero are rumors tonlght that Gov, ton will he withdrawn in fayor of Mr Re they di nto be weil founded han been rece ing that he e Billa were notic York Crosstown i thward to I fF cortain ral ‘ons Harlem of the Court of y. 19 constract and oth ds in the city of New alno, to enlarge the Weatele Railway in Bros York. elt the A da! letion of Pinttsburg Hall ire Me town By erty Wma construetion bonds for a railroad mm the town of Porry to the Erle Railway. ‘To ropeal the act tu om to bridges over the Cre aver In Westches: ter connty. To Jacorporate the Central Savings Bank of New York, ASBEMBLY, A message was rec from the Governor, transmitting the annual report of the Captain of the Vortof New York, the report of the Capital K¢ Board, and the report of the Metropolitan Fire Do partment, Hilla wore introduced—In relation to Ninth street, Brooklyn. and to fx the term of office of the Kugincer ofthe Kings ¢ Court House. Decleriny the Reelster's office of Kings county @ salarted office, To authorize the Second Avenue to extend thelr track, ‘To allow crimlwais to tentify to their own behalf, To incorporate the Eleventh Ward Savings Bank of New 0 incorporate the Finshing Library As- sociation, ‘To restore discharged soldiers and sailore to the exemption from military sorvico granted by the military code of 140%, ‘Tu nid tn the completion of tho Whitehall and Plattaburg Railroad. Kelathng to copying certain records aud pap ra in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Comuion Pleas in Now York, and Increasing the compensation of the Deputy Avsistant Clerks of the said Court, Incorporat: (he Huriom River and Port Chester allroad, aud conferring power to conrolidate it with other Compantos. Amending the Metropotitan Fxelse law Mr. H. Ray called up the resolution for a ¢ toe to investigate the affairs ot the Merchant Eapiess Company, Tabled, eee OTHER STAT LE —_— Missourt—The Governor's Message. Sr, Louis, Jan, 18,—Gov, MoChirg delivered his jaaanur! today, Ho will appoint none bat loyal and strictly honest m: 10 office, and if bis ap- intees should at any time give evidence of dis- he will effece their removal. He favors ay to th Registration Jaw, whieh will E remo} Registrars for the Militia law Btato shall be . He opposes nchisement of Ho recom: GISLATURES, position i iu exchan, the word white from the deteated last November, bi ve abthe noxt ge he State Inetitutio control of the people ties, on account of U people of those counties. titubion, which wus in submitted to the He holds thut } from the 4 Calloway coun rebellious tendenclos of the Organizat Leavexworra, Jan, 13, ture wal organized yesterd the election of ©, 0, Tofled,, President. pro tame d. ©. Crowther, Sec tary Of the Senate; M.8./Adama, Speaker; H, Ouney, Chief Clerk of the House, ‘The Govornoi mossago Was delivered to-day. eee rner Bowle, —The Hon, Oden Bowle way installed Governor of Maryland wt noon to-day. —- a RAILROAD AOCIDENTS, wn off the Trac Curverann, Jan. 18,—The Cluclunati expre on the Lake shore Fond, whieh leit here at 4 o'cloc wus composed of two' baggage cars, one eluigra Car, nnd two coaches. Wittn approaching the sta: How it was found that » side thal It was Impossible to stop the train, The en- kinecr whistled “down brakes" aul. reveracd his Cugine, but it waa too late, for the cars rualied on ward ‘and tho whole traln was thrown from the track, but no one was seriously tojured, although mauy' were badly sbak «A Brokeman Killed at Jamesburg, N. J. Jamesavna, N, J., Jan, 13.—Lheo, Packer, brakeman, in the omploy of the Camden and Amb Kuilroad, whilo in the act of putting on # break, Ww: thrown from the train. a passed over bis body and killed 4 resident of Trenton, N, rack was open, wud istantly, He » blugle, ged 19 Fusina, Jan, 18,—, rer, Thomas Doyle, in attempting to get on train No. 12, at Oswega, last night, while the train was ia motion, sipped fell ua deracuth the which passed over his left log. Font Hares, Kansas, Jan, 12,—Mojor Sheridan commanding af Fort Dodge reports that Lieut, Mor- tin, of the Third Infantey, bos camp and states that Col. 'Kvans Canianche villago of 60 lodges. ‘Three wen of the ‘Third cavalry were wounded, No. Indians wore kiiled, Col. c killed. (Gol ons bed returned to his depot camp ae Another anreee Philado! a MLADBLPHIA, Jan, 18.—At the fnguest hel over the body of 4 ds farang flee hat esha by sts Ea ” Cor I Wlolew, and Law put yet boon arrived frou haa captured uw La Co Tho fancy dross ball of * La Coterie,”” an aaso- clation of clerks of the Fifth Avenno, 8t, Nichol and Metropolitan Hotols, and the Astor, Coleman, and Hofman Houses, was the event in the Academy of Music last evening. For many weeks the fashion: able world had been on the tptow of exvectation of thle superb apeetacte, Costauers wore pressed al- most beyond the possibilities of patienee by custom ers Who were anxions to make a striking appear: ‘The Academy Inst evening was consequently ‘The decorations were numerous, and olegant in design and @oish, Tho parquette was loored ov A splendid canopy was suspended over the stage, backed up by a landscape view along the roar of the stage; and in front of the painting ran a balcony, and on elther aide states, handsomely ¢ poted, were placed, to ascend the same, Twn peden tals etood at the foot of the stairs, and on these were mounted statues, holding lighted torches. Over: head was one mass of flowers, neatly festooned, and forming ® striking contrast to the body of the house, Along the aldo of the canopy were hung cages containing canary birds, which sang sweetly whenever the music ceased. Suapendod from the cages were flowers in abundance. In front of the balcony wore Kas Jets In the shape of a ball, inclosing the worde ** La Coterie, 1900."" Around the ball were the names of the hotels. Underneath the gas jets was a fountain filod with perfumed water and gold fab, From 8 antil after 10 o'clock Irving place and Foarteenth street were choked with carriages fillod with ladics dressed in expensive ovening dress es and gorgeous costume. Three large calcium lighta on tho front of the building lighted street, and tended to increase the multitude, Bhort- ly after 10 o'clock the three monster bands expressly engnged for the occasion, at agiven signal from the director, Mr. Harvey 1. Dodworth, began the frat ploce of the programme, and then (he dancers took the floor, Tho acene at this moment was of unsurpassed splendor, and will be long remembered. Under good management the floor was not at any time erowied, and the lovers of the Torpaichorean art had full room to enjoy It, Everybody was en masque, nobody ap parently eared for anybody elo, and each separate mask, neting on Its own responsibility, was vainly en- deavoring to unmask the secrets of every other mask tn the room, To dexeribe in detatl the different cos: tages presented would be an utter impossibility, thera were so many antiqne, movtern, and grotesque. Grave monks hobnodbed with bewitching tte clowns Joked and laughed and flettered Queens and peasant girls alike, while cardinals, aol dlers, sailors, ond courticrs followed the example them, and entered Into the amusement with it, ‘The costumes of the directors and managers were full court dreeses of the time of Louls Four teonth, Everything parsed off pleasantly, and the tll may bo considered the ball of the #eascn. Among the distinguished guests invited we noticed Inst even ing Governor Hoffman, General Wallen and family, and Generals Singleton and Ploasonton, the Hon, George H. Pondle 41 the proprictors of tho hotels, The coi fatigable tn the discharge of their dutics, leaving nothing undone, #. Risley and Abel bad charge of the decora- ance. ——- The Tammany, Tho Tammany has become immensely popular, and appears to be firmly established, Thousands havo visited It during the presont week, Everything moves amoothly, fand everybody appears satisfied, Tho dancing 1s certatoly marvelous, and the per formances thronchout elegant, A grand mathice will be glvon ow Saturday afternoon. pion tones Wood's Mw Wood's ostablishment still numbers ity visitors ty thousands, ‘The curious Osh ant the Lydia Thompson Troupe excite equal interest. We learn. that reveral earane ore about to mak clontifie ex amination of the Gvh, The pabtic eur y about the Thompson Tronpo im still unsatisfed, judging from the crowded houses, Matinees Wednesda: and Saturdays, . Theodora Thomas will give his se symphony soirée at Steinway Hall 0 Miss Maria Brainard aud ulloe Bimelar sopran}, Mr. Wm, Grosehod tenor, Mr, Marco Duschnita basso, Her Ferd, you Intou pianist, with a grand orchestra, nd Saturday even. a FIGS. aa In Gaovatann, N. ¥.-—The family oiansion of the Inte Judge Carroll, of Groveland, Living ston county, ereupled by 1). HF yenterday morning, ‘Tie love ts u Ix wor Sruunr.—Yevt frernoon, in William's & Scott's printing of Apruce street, gaused by the explosion of a kerosene ining, Datnngs In Naw Benronv,—A fire yes! huh, was burned known, day ray morning partially destroyed Henjamin Ryde nd the rogers of C. W. Dyer. Two valuable owned y Mr, Ryder wer peated. Mr. Ryder's loss will mount to §Y,L00; insured for gi! Dyer's to $1,900; Insured Tor gw, Incenpiauism in Wits tawsmunt.—Tho build fog in Fourth streut, Williamaburgh, formerly « dder Company'No, 1, was fred ‘and damaxod to the amount of ho house way occupied by Hickey & Pow and the Fourteenth Ward Ropubli can Association. Ik was owned by the city, and leased by Mr, Bumcol 1, Maddox ; no Insuravor, Ix CaNan Stxewr.—Last evening, at 834 Cnn fureot, originating on the third, flour, occupied by Koerpsl & Co,, Jobbers in wooleng,' Daunages $850, ‘The second flovr was occopled by WV. I. Rosenbluth, tnlllinary good who loses about 200 by water, aud by erson, manulaciurer of laces, whos: is shout $100. Tie frat pied by ; bluth & Co., fancy goods, od al by water, ‘the building ie damruced about #500. SAIL the partionare lnsured. The origiu of the tro was pot uavertained, —— SEASON, ou Colum Tho Rev. Dr, Chapin dolivered his lecture on Columbus last evening before a large audience in th Cooper Institute, on belialf of the Women's Hospi tal, He began at the time of Columbus, which he characterized as an oge of discovery, Coluinbus was peculiarly @ representative man, animated by the love of adventure, the mercantile spirit, scien: {ile ardor and religious zeal which characterized all of that period. ‘The lecturer then detailed Christopher Colon's weary pilgrimage in search of sympathy end assistance Iu carrying out his plans; bis Interview with thd Counell of Salimanen, and the devotion of Quoen Isabeli, which fMnully enabled him to make his great yoyga to tho Western World, Dr. Chapin briefly akotched tho vorage, Ite dan “ Elorious success, and tee tory of per- Serution, “disgrace, and imprisonment, -aonclud- ing vith Ane Tollowing | eatimate’ of he character: "Coluinbus, beside exhibiting the prophetic insight, h divines the hitherto unknown possessed sublime patience, an nncon- querable fortitude, and an endnring faith, which sup- ported him through oll bia trints, His sajacity in the tue of expedients and bis administrative ability wero remnarkatle, a4 well as his enthusiasn und persist: ency. He was inapired by no aolfish greed, Dut byw high ambition, which bis imperial pride prevented from degenerating Into anything low or vul- gar. He belongs to the class of men who keep ft out on this In Peeing sway and * Axbtin olumbus comblues the spirit of the poet and the savior, Danto and & Cape Cod auilor Was stroug: ly tabued with the religious feelings of the age, and in every respect was head and shoulders above his cotemporaries, Mis only fault wae that ho held slaves.” ‘The speaker concluded hiv eloquent lecture by depicting iu vivid colors the ettect of Columbus's examp.e on liter voyagers, aud Journ Greets the Grook Government In taking exception to the exclusion of its representative from the Conterence {s condemned ; for the propriety of # similar exctnsion from the Con- gross of 185, thongh the Sublime Porto waa then represented in that body, and this is held as ® pro- cedent fur the action of the present Conference, tho Greclam Ambassado Gre the demand of ite representative for tn not likely to prove favorable; in which case the > Police Eucounter with the I pri his peopla who wishod to Govornmont Bro Tatrveen thousand were to bo sem mittee to ask a conference with at tho Typogray Besatreat on De Rooms, the Socle tng Secre Becretary, aud Michael Gonnull keeper. East Broadway, last night-Joha Dwyer, Pre in the chair, ana Job purpo: nity of clearing their cards, which was tue ouly busl- Bess transacted, cessful run of busines gaalne aud periodic the wonderful results wulch have followed trou Lis discoverica, —_— American Inotituie Lecture, Dr, T. Storry Hunt, of Montreal, delivered the eighth leeture In the course of the ‘Arucrican Inatl tute, in Steinway Hall last evening, upou ” Prigeval Cli uulatry,"” ee ae Masonio Insrantation.—At stated Commnni- cation of John D. Willard Loxigo, No. %0, of F. and A.M. the officers elect aud ed wero duly ine ‘alled by Past Master George T) Dullinger us St. W. G. Master, assisted by Bro, Thales 8, Bliss as Grand Marshal, a9 follow: . Bro. (Ulpert Hovenquest, M. Pre Simeon Ward, 8. Wi: Bro. Oncor Frisbie, Eh omas K. Smith, ‘Treae.¢ Thomas J Drew as Sec.; Kobert Smith, 8. "D.; Bieplen D, Ged: ney, J. D,; Bros, Samuel M, ‘Thompson and Robert Joréan M. of C.; W. Bro. George Renshaw, Cheplain Maward |B. Cummings, Org Ku, Whits, ‘ler, and Janes Haddon, Thales 8, Bilss, and Andrew Ward, Trustees. After the inatallation the Brethren, through I’. M. George T. Dolinger, pre- sented to the rolirmg Master, Brothor Jouu BM, ‘Mok AML, @ bandanme web oF lives, ed, Avetion to Wousand, pro dowa to Mr, Gallagher as th in the chair, new pane fo begin building ¢ ‘The FOREIGN NEWS THR FASTERN QUESTION. - Tho Exclasion of the Grecian Mintater, Panis, Jan, 13,—The Conference on the Kastern Question held a brief easton yeaterday, and ad- until Thorwlay next, Mr, Rangabe, the Miniater, was not present, The conduct of itis argued, Greece assented to —_—- An Appealto the Great Powers, Vinwwa, Jan. 18,—A clroular from the Hublime Torte to the Kuropean Powers, Justifying it recent action sgainst Greece, ls published bere, It ears the Turkish Government does not expect that the Con- ference of Paris will arrive at any settlement, The ultimatum sent to Greses was a declaration that the fnternal affairs of the Ottoman Empire mast not be interfered with, pa The Grectan Ambasandor Recalled. Panis, Jan, 18.—It is said to-day that Rangabo, the Ambassador at Paris from Cireeee, has been re called to replace Bulgarit as resident of the Min- tatry, ~_ The Crotan Rovolutiontete Captured, Loxpow, Jan, 18,—The reporta of the capture by the Turkish forces of the members of the Cretan insorrectionary governmentare confirmed. Four of the Cretan officials were killed, and the rest were taken prisoners, The books and documents of the Government fell into the hands of the Turks, Probable Disru ‘ans, Jan, 13K Ls Conference. ning. ~The exclusion of threatens to break up the ference, It is not considered probable th Government will acquiesce, and ite rr actions tr Conferences will, in all probability, adjourn indeft- uitely, Meantime tho plenipotentiaries have applied to their respective Governments fur furthor instruc- tons, ——— OREAT BRITATN, -—o— Ocoan Mall Hervice. Lowpow, Jan, 18.—London merchants are ex- Uensively petitioning the Government to restore the mail service between Southampton and New York by contract; with the Hamburg-Ameriean Steamship Company. The potitions show that the average time made by the Hambarg-American steamers ts better than that of Keveral others, and equal to the best to which mail service is accorded, fothtet eh SPAIN, - vince Amadous Urwed for the Thron ow, Jan, 13. Governments of France Oloangs, the Spanish SM advocate the cle of Aostu, to the throne of 8 - Aid tn Plgbting the Cubans, Manip, Jan, 1, of men and money to reseue Cuba from insurgent rule aro {n almost Lourly recelpt by the Government. aes CUBA, Ie Seizure of Arma. Havana, Jan, 18—Tho police wore re ly informed that thore was a soeret deposit of arms in a house on Carmen atrest. ‘They went to the spot and ad there two hundred corbiner and revolvers. othor zes! with @) unt, m & ing tO tkko possossion Bonnets pcruey hey ete grad anil two celadors were woun arts were finally taken away, stored, The person who led the as been arrested, ilfor y and qutet Was re: tack on tie police ceanaae Defeat of the Kevolutiontets, According to deapatches received by the Government, Vili Cobre has been ree taken by the Spanish troops, OMelal ace counts also represent that Count Valmaseda do defented tho revolutionista at Bibancton, Caseoro, Inaimaro, He tien marched onto Tunns tod s junction with the 4 of Col. Lono, Tho united furcey bad commenced to advance on Rayamno. _ AUST Blemark apon You Beust. Vinwna, Jan. 18.—Tho Keening Mat (official Journal), said yesterday, that the Connt Von Bise Miotster, fount that a Knd of the Civil War-Privce Aldsen's Sure render. , Jun, ~Advioes from Yoko. confirm the reported #urrende civil wor dered tulation wa Mikaito, Saw Francs Hana to Deo, 10, Prince Aldaen, an end. ‘The eu on the birthday of to. The Ty- to possessions, with all follow bin. ‘Those who ro willing to twko employment under (he new. were retained. ‘The removal of (he ddo was begun on Dee, eople of tho Tycoon from the Ty- coou's new province of Shiraidiau, LABOR MOVEMENTS. Women Heal Union, No, ty Th ng of this organiza ton 83 Bust Broadway, Inst The w © business was tras d the mewly-elected Treasurer justalled, Mcers of the Union were appointed a com: ‘Oficers of Ty po- graphical Union No. 6. ‘The printed covstitutlon an y-lawa were recelved by the Uulun, Two Trusti Were womlnated, and the eli 1 over till meeting, The m t meeting of the Unio I Soetety mr ‘ob At their meeting on Tuosday in the Motropolitan ed ott, a8 follows: Win, sident; Jom Kelly, of No. 7, ident; Joba Lukey, of No. 8 ident; Patrick ‘Hurd, of No.5, Record: ;, Edwin D. Morgun, ‘of No. 1, Ptounctal lly, of NO. 6, Scal- Sooearaae © re jon No, 2, | meeting of this society was held at 68 dent, Crowivy, Secretary—for the ne OF Kilow ing thembers in Arrears an opportus A speci RLS, The Newsdenlors’ Ansocia: The Newsdeulers’ Assoc is at a0 Ann str Larted to con pete with the American pany, which had secured a inonopuly of the weekly oud wonthly ma: OF thas city, The regular semi-monthly mooting of thi clety was heid at 241 Grand street, list night, foi Purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, but Owing to the simul! ouiaber present it wus deterred until the next regular mo ting, Jousned without transacting any business, ‘Tuo Society au- penacis Ta lon Cooperative Building Soctety, This Society met last evening, J. Watson in the chnir, Directors were elected as follows to fill va canclos: J. W. Farmer, J. Jenn! dW. CO, Pay , mittee of Uve was appolited to Fovise tho report such revision to # future meet- for the examination money as be nm ny And Blum Won of $4,00 y ‘® premiain of $900 on the slow was knocked cond Anno ty mot last ovening, Mr. 4J.M. Wayne Subscripiions Were revived, some were chroiie, jad arrange enie in rations ta the eomin 0 wemborr et ey baw Tho Spoca asserts that the and Senor least one membor of the Provisional Government of Spain, nd of Princo Amadeas, the Duke upon by the PRICE TWO CENTS Tropone Tintox in A Pestrextiany,—Theoe dore Tilton prenched to the convicts of the Obie Penitentiary on the 10th inst. ‘The prisoners rubbed their #iripes and shook their elaing at the conclusion of Theodore's sermon, Spore mia Haan Opew wien ax Axe,—Tenry Miller, nged 15, of 195 East Seventeenth street, om- ployed ina kindling wood yard, waa committed Dy. Justice Mhandicy yosteriay on the charge of spitting open the bead of Adam Dieta, of 973 Avenuo A, with an axe, Tne Trovaie on tim Socxp Steamnoat.—With regard to the excitement on the steamer Nerrugae- nett, mentioned In yesterday's Sts, wo learn thal the Captain of the boa that he discovered amam endeavoring to effect an entrance ins lady's state room with s duplicate key, He caught nim by the arm, and pailod him out of the passage-way, He thom aaeinted hin down stairs, aud pot him forward, Ne violence waa offtrod, Boxn Ronoeny Froeteaten.—Joseph Davidson, otherwise Theodore Davia, and William Spaulding, entered tho office of Mr. Willlain B, Strang, at 6M Pine street, yestortay morning, ostensibly on busle ness, nud taking advantage of the occasion, selzcd @ tn bor which had just been bronght from the bank, and attempted to make thetr eseapo, The meaen- ger however saw the motion, and gave chase, and, after @ struggle, he wrenched the box from the thieves, Axotaen Berotaar ox Baosnwar.—Honry Siede's fur store, on the second floor of 494 Brosd- Way, Was entered on Tuesday evening by a gong of bargiars, who employed & ladder, whlch they had obtained from the yard of the adjoining premises om Broome street, Tho thieves bored « hole tm the door of the #afo and blew it open, frst covering the safe with furs to deaden the report. From the drawer luside thoy took $50 in cash and a diamond ring valued at §709. It ts supposed that the thicves were disturbed at thotr work, for they forgot theig which consisted of @ crowbar and sovoral Artamet to Committ Scrctne.—Early rosters day morning Officer MoGitl found » man lying on the railway track of the Second avenue in Peck slip, aod supposing that he was Intoxteated arrested him, ‘The officer took him (o the Oak strect police station, and there he was locked up, He there described Limself as Frederick James Galway, aged %, sailor, He was searched, bat no injury was discovered, At about T o'clock he was taken from his place of confinement to go to Conrt, and then it wae soem that he was bleeding from a wound {a the eight thigh, As he was very weak and bleoding profusely, he was borne to Bellevue Hospital, Leeroues, Mantixas, &c.—Tho Fruit Growors? Clab will meet ab thelr rooma, 25 Bowery, at 1 this afternoon, Mr. A. 8. Fuller will read on essay on * Mistakes tn Gardening.” There will also be am clection of officers for the cnsulug year, All aro im vited, Frederick Dongliss, Raq. Is to lecture Im the Brooklyn Acatomy of Music on Friday evcalog dubject—" William ike Silen Tho Now York Typograp al Socloty will comm Memorate the one hnncdred and elely-thlrd pid 3g julay On Saturday evening, . 1 ot thelr rooms, 9 Chambers street, Ade Will be deliveres by us menibere of the prov, Admission free, ‘The Directors contemplate Many Improveinents in their Hbrary, ond desiro ta Increase Its usefulness among the trad Ww vensiny ALewy coting of sing, the purpose belni thowe of many of whour res! Finn Commute Comm!+ suppl tub Ald mM VAOn report ave heen GAD! hey havo M2 mi aforded relief to sev Borocanins i Mo burg! James cipts and thelr diabursoments $0.0 =m good standing, bull have large amo then went to t honse of on the opposite corner, where they clothing and silver ware, after which Unt satdown aud refrowbed Uumaclves with cake and choice brandy whiek they found in the pantey fonvisasia Boano or Eovcation.—A moet cation of Morr! we bed after the M roudne for principal for Sebool Mr, Louns- pal of District ected, and will ewignatios lato pr rk, was was hold by pons rin Fico to $4,000 yearly, apple boy who tor years bas v! much he made a from #2 to am writ ing a dozen clerks, whose proprietor, ix years agi hawked papers aud envelupes abou eon loeated & beautiful residence belonging to « gentles min who sirted life asa news asent on the raile afternoon, aud black bovis the rest of wa “hugckned “down ‘orker,” cue of 35 copl: y vate Hat bold for $10, harol's eager hain idan 4 very priced Fayldly ducing the Ww ok.” The salary won nod as the salarios of the prim ools in the town, Annusrso mx Trironari.—About a week aga James G. Chariton was accnsed of committing a for Sarah A. Hoyt, of this city, by stzuing of 0 be, sigied achock tor $440); and about days ago he left the city, taking with him sot ra. Hoyt's property. Inf Was given of the facts to Bolice’ Headquarters, ant Inspec Dilka tolegraphied to di © paris of the Uni offering a rewar haritoo # arrest, The als were sent to Fredericasburg, Wag a, teat aing a despatch was received from ‘or Hul bard of that ety, anuouneing Charliowe arrestee Kxravrs ov Sr. Paraicn,—The Knights elected Moors Inst night, as follows: President, Jobn H, Harvett; First Vice-President, Judge Dennis Quinn; Second Vice-Pronident, Algernon Syduey Sullivan’ ‘Third Vice-President, Col, Frank Mekiroy ; Ree cording Secretary, Martin’ Brown; Corrcspoading Secretary, John , MeKeon; Treaburer, Joba ane; Executive Committee—dobn Mitchell, Waa Hyonss Hugh Kerrigan, ermard Riley, PB: J. Wall Bernat Flanuigao, Jas, J, Trainor; Auditing mittec-Gerald Rk, Lawler, Peter F, Ureone, Od, Clarkwon, Bunotany ty Fourta Staxet.—Mrs. Charlee Schwarts, who formerly resided {a Brooklyn, where she bad carried on business, came ova w tl elt tnd took apartineuts at 23 Rast Fourth street, which on bor arrival were not vacated by the former oc oupant, Sho therefore placed her four trunks and two boxes, the latter containing musical instruments bolonging to her husband, in aclowet in the parlor, aud locked the door, During Monday she had oc: casion to go oul, and while she was gone two boys eutored the buiidiug, broke open the closet, trunks, and boxes, scatteriug the contents in all di and stealing about $30 worth of property. Hesnaw Bewrvou cuety.—The annual meetlug of the Yom Kippur Hakoton, of Soclety for a Tues TG the Kellefot the Poor, was li ton of about 3) pereo Religious servic lecture, which was tho Rev. Dr. A. Hubsch. taken out and an appro ture was read, and a proc trustees, bearing the, rolls, i up another, mal the ei Ipit, The Soctety holds thonthiy’ meetings to divide ite works quarterly meetings to hear reports, and annual meet luge as above, The membersiilp dues are $8 @ year, Asteny Baayen Y. M,C, A.—A mock trial men of the literary class con- necied wit era Braneb of Y. M,C, A., thelr rooms last night, z Bening Mail, Chairman bly absent, and lls place Mr, J, Sellen. A prisoner was arralgne: bor on cherge of the murder of old Mr, Bimpson, tm the Central Park, on the 91th of Jono lack Mr, B, K. Kounedy appeared as counsel for the defence, aud C, Abbott for the prosecution, Several wit nesses Were examined on each side, #ko humorous) related their vers! mado vory eloquer few momonta’ a favor of tho accused, Disaonvs 1x tue Mop.—A New York correse ‘nt ways t "* Some of the barp-players and organ. ra of this city have, in years past, cleared trom ppeals to the jar, eration, return bi . ‘as verdict ta IL yesterday inquired of the ted our odiee, hor d that he. ave throw of where is [4 very largo stationer's store, employe the “city at A few miles up the Hu & package. roads, ~Mavy boot-blacks, now that 10 cents charged, inake a good deal’ of mouey. Numbere them eel papers carly in the moraing and dune Sate or Crniovs avo Raw Booxs,—Ban; Merwin & Co, last evening cold over 200 lots of and curious books ut thel Tie whole suie realized about works obi tlon of “Major Andés's proished on. the “eceuslon Wayne's Hous 1p 1750, ran up to #10, * pebliehed in 1599, in 9 ve evesrooms in Broadway, 500, some of the ning very high prices, A Glasgow edie Holy Bible, ta roe, mee told ir ee ow-chase, be! ree of the vel attack on the uo i on rhil,"* in 2 vols., Loards, Bae "Owners “Old a} all Volum nvoln,”