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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05
Trial Of sprinx-The Weather-Prissn
Statistics.

COR s.sOadesce o. Toe n. Y Tribune.
PruLADRLPHIA Monday, April 4, 1885.
This morning, at 103 O'Clock, the wretched
man Arthur Spring, was brought hom PRISON and
placed in the dock to take his trial for the murder OF
Mrs Ellen Lynch. Notwthsandns'h the rain wss ianns
at tmes In torrents the avenues % the Court House
were crowded and every covered way that could s0rd
shelter filled with persons anxious again 70 hear the
bloody and sickening details OF the muruer Many VINO
could nd sh eter endured for hours the petng oil
the piiess storm" II generally supposed that the
secand trial worid attract te attention. bur the crowd
gathered ST early hour this morning and the furious
rush tor when the doors were opened entirely ds
sips,ed this idea The restraining influence OF the Of
ncefs AZ the doors shouting al the highest pcA OF Their
lungs for the crowd "to pass in slowly, and "nct to
push was entirely lost amid the din confusion and
cries from pain tbs: arose from the tight squeeze
through the narrow passage way inic me Coar ROOM,
TO the members OF the bar As tho Civil Cour1s com
menced new THE msrniag and the great mass
Of lawyers was called into other Courts, rwss nmcn
mose comfortable within the railing than upon the Tor
uleI occasion
upon the petit jurors which had not ben for the ~
tegence of the person summoned mlsnt have lea %
similar difficulty 20 that dispsyed II tae last Jury which
tried Spring A WiIhsm Kemp. shoemaker. Locus
Ward had been drawn from the wheel and placed upon
the venire but By some scsssn the Jury notice found
Fourth Ward Southwark. The latter on receiving
the notice and believing thst he vS net the person
meant waited upon she County cornrsissoaers' and
errVr like this mi s readily have passed without dis
covtry rs the and business Of the two men wers
precisely similar
TIE prisoner LOOKED wei. and wSe sulie upon his
counteisnce probably excited BY hope. He took part
in selecting thejuror and appeared to feel great iyter
60, in the answers 10 the questions propounded 70 en
District AttorBey Reed asked Mr. Dorsn ne was
ready 70 proceed with the csse.
He replied "les," and asked Tor the yenire. was
\ handed to him. anu be made an examination Of u
The following questions were put by District Attorney
| Wm- 4. Reed 20 each Juror, szieg being sworn:
!. What Is year residence and occupsf1onl
2 Are you a citizen OF the uniteu st.,es. sad Ol
are, are you cisix en- by REORGANIZATION or brht
| ;. Have YOU, by the name Of - -, beea sum
moned ami returned juror, snd what IS yoo'
! psnei
T. Have you formed or expressed opinion 70 the
guilt or innocence Of the pSisoaerf
S. Have you such CONSCIENTIOUS scruples ths sub
eCt o: capital punishment wiz prevent you trozi
uniting in verdict Of guilty O murder in the hrs,
degree. If the evidence required u, the punishment
| being death.
The names of largo number of Jurors were called
and sworn but up TO the Of sending aA--5 " =
| = Jury has not been selected
Rain has been falling in torren's al day.
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liza ALDRrpoE, THE coLORrD TRAc1DI,S.

A Vienna correspondent of The London TINES says
Ira AdrdQe played here for the twelfth and last time
YESTERDAY As the higher classes in Vienna generally
understand Enssh the thester was always well filled
but it was not until people.had become somewhat ac
custoned to the pecuariues Of English stage declani
ton that AIdridse's talent properly appreciated
Ills success perhaps greater in ShyOck than in suy
other character But bis OtheIo also much admired
The Lady Macbeth excited the laughter OF the Viennese
who have lcng been accustomed the part admir-
ably played by Madame Rcttch, and the consequence
was that the tragedy did not take. The combat be
tween Macbeth snd MacduA, which was conducted in
the style that accustomed 10 see on the other
SIDE of the water" quite astonshed the distinguished
audience which had always been accustomed 10 see thu
man who of woman born kill the usurper with
out difficulty
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05
The Workings Of the Maine Law In Vermont.
BURLINGTON, W. Thursday March 81, 1881
To he ESiiv Of 7xs " T. Tyi5.s<;
The Maine Law IN the Green Mountain

The Maine Law in the Green Mountain
State works soriousy, and what liquor Il don't pour
into the cutters il drives into the ground under beds
and into wcodpies Its moral force now begins 70 be
properly appreciated and ts practical operation comes
I'D to the expectations Of lie vArrnest friends Yes
.erdsy barrel of rotgut gin found buried deep in
a roodpile and several jugs full Of rum were found
under bed and covered with old clothes all belong
ing TO the same person. The liquor was seized and
condemned the seller convicted and fined sixty dollars
and cost This morning at 10 o'clock the officer took
the vile stuff and poured it into the gutter of Church
e. near the jail large crowd had collected to wit
pess the denomination, and when the officer set the
gin TO rur ming most vllanous smell offended the nos
trs Of the people who had assembled, and hundreds
of pocket handkerchefs placed TO the noses to
ward of the offensive stencil. When i ceased run
ming three cheers were enthusiastically given for
the Maine Law ard the crowd dispersed very quietly.
Wherever such iquor IL condemned and poured upon
the ground new converts 10 the law will be made It's
running streans have an excelen, moral eject upon
the public mind and will add many 10 the temperance
ranks It has been said that the blood OF the martyrs
is the seed Of the church, and have doubt this
spiilrg CT liquor will have the effect upon the
Temperance cause as the blood aforesaid has had Hpon
the church. By II. Paul the work goes bravely on
Depend upon IT, this law will be very easily executed
in Vermont and more poor liquor than blood viii be
suilt. CLIO.
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ANrw RourE TO rus P.crlc We cut the

A Nrw RourE TO ras PAcuIc We cut the
following from TAs Ceaoa Plart II reliable there will
econ be Railroad 10 the Pacific It's only eject we
think win be 10 hasten the construction ostse Northern
Road through our own territory;
San ANTONIO, Monday, Nsrvh |, ISSl
Eprrca CorroN PLANT; hsve Just learned that a
very in portsnt bill has becu put Through tue Texas
LEGISLATURE The siIl grants 10 the ssrngs OF London
- riht al way from Houston Texas 10 the Fl Pssso
They s,i for no la,d-nothag but the night Of way
Their scent Mr.. Chaswcrth has pledged the iasA Of
The Bsrgs and $4,000 900 10 carry out TIE matter
cpce. Tsty intend carrying the Road 70 the PseiSc
ana ia un3er,cod the Mexican Government are pre-
psr, 10 grsnt the right OF way their territory
Gongress does not favor the Road the Pacibc terminus
winee msde more 10 the southwark, ssd on Mexican
sol The mail 10 elosJg hks'o'
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M,JoR SrryrNs.-The Boston Pos states

MAJOR STEyENS.-1hS Boston Pos states
that SINCE the appointment Of Major Isaac Stevens OF
Andsyer Governor OF the Territory Of Washins
ton the President has determined 10 put HIM IN charge OF
party to explore what called the Northern Pacific Rail
road hne under recent act Of Congress making appto
pAnon explore the different routes 20 the Pacific rne
party fot tins purpose Will rende be
organized some point Of iows Minnesota and VII
probably he to the Pacific about the first Of MAY
The Coumbs River the natal northern line the Ps
chc side and that ver, from mouth al the foEtyxth
degree OF situde the southern boundary Of Wsshn
Territory
MrRpER.-We learn from letter, under date
OF MaekiBoc March ? that o T. HsusOn Of Grand Trav
erse has nurdee ed OF h,s SISTERS children he hsd
fortified the chd for several dAys previous with hot iron
He bad kept his wife locked Tor time and s his
own chidieu the per day bstny
the Allowance Cor each lie went 1tO the woods
Ing forsetng lcck up his family vsaL when they
caped ard the alarm. Pursuit VIA nnetstsy com
snd hopes snteTtaiaed thai the villain viii bs
captures. Detroit Tribune.
rP- Tie Cambridge Mass ChroHicl. states
thst TIE Inauguration Of Dr. Walker President Of Hu
yard College vii take place upon the .th sfhsy.
~ Tie Boston Post says the bars Of the Re
yer and fremont houses closed 9. IL o'clock
THURSDAY nsh tse licenses for the sale Of liquors having
expired.
" The President has recognized Rsfae Ma
ri. De Cso ccasal the Repabae sfPsr. foe hs pert
OF New. 0seaAs. LOUISIANA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05

UNITED STATES AND PRUs,IAs CLOSED
MAiL-By existing regulations in Prussia, letters re-
ceved from the United States exceeding in weight ~
ounces snd which contain articles Other than written
matter or coined money canno, be treated as mail mat
ter and 1t is requested that packets Of this description
be withheld FROM the Uaited States aud Prusssn closed
mnl The dispatch Post Offices at Newiork and Bos-
ton are instructed take note OF and be governed by
these REGULATIONS accordingly. Washington Union.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05

~ tb,,, Committee Who shsn act CONFORMITY IN exam
inr ard rex hating ne PRIV roots OF the r-pccuve hs
fnrnsd Dutch Chur ches nDSer their care IN she Chy ~
eordipe " the vesh OF SAID Churches ana 70 saop,
mes. ures TO apply sad pew rents faith uy 20 ne ouuo
ms of pew Churchfs 10 such locations IN tins my ~
,her a the ,ad Clssss shall from time 20 time dse
rate By such an srrangemeut the most efhient sJ~
YIN Of Church Extension would be elected tnas nAs
ever been adopted by any Denomination 81 Cnrsnane
No America and wheh might s ss pioneer NOV fnens
ard example 10 other churches IN our country. 6f
adopting such pam at least some s4oVo anhsNAy
would be very eAsily raised (ex chsve OF the voluntary
donations OF wealthy and liberal individuals OF tns
deuorin son without the least burden 70 any OF our
Chnrches-for planting down churches for the accom-
rnodsron of the Of thousands Of the POOR and des
tute Inhabitants Of this great metropolis. forming
does an e,ifome Of the whole world. And wh1, ass,
car begin 20 conceive the vast amount OF good ioG ue
and eternity which would be effected by such course
vigorously prosecuted Let TOR instance such an assess
nent be made the following;
Lafayette RID Church IS CO.. Twenty Es q Church e 20
Tyr.nty. pipth-st and Harlem D. Church 49,. L5oo
T,itbsy Church. 5000 Greene and Houston-ss.
Nne,h NTH tba,eb. AGO. Germ.n Mis- Church. 1000
son;h r Church -. 4coa German r. Church. LEGO
S;u,h :, Charcb 800 West r ID Church.. i,ooO
Broome and Greene-st Second Gernsn Suf- ooo
prs.ek., and Aroo<-st Bloominsdale Church. l,OeD
Cbnrch ............. LOO Manhattan Mission
Frankin-st Church.. 25oo Church ...''''.''' l"o
Msrkets- Church.. Z5oof
And 40 on as the Churches increase, BY the vigorous
prosecution of such plan, this denomination would
soon again occupy the position among N sister De
nominations in THE City, which A. Church she once
held. but by some untowsrd management che has for
many year, past lost r..,o.,
DEVOTED FRIEND OF CHURCH EXTENSION
PS-Editors of Journals in this Cny would do agood
work BY inserting tie above.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05
ur.,.-We learn from Havana papers

HAvAsA We learn from Hasaha PsPcI"
Tint santa Ana arrived In that city on the 2a att In
the Engsa steiner Avon, and lett for Vera Cruz inc
next eveBtng.
The health of president King has not impfoVeo'
and he was 10 leave Cuba the 9Th In the steam ing
s,e Puisos for Mobile Ii seems thstb report Oh ns
beiDs sworn into Office, which We copied from ire
Pkevsne lately was fabulous He wa really sworn IN
on The 24.h o, the estate of Ardne BY Judge Sharfey
u g. Cossul q. Havana, asssted by Hon Geo w Jones'
Of Iowa, and tn the pressses Of several American c
zens. ,
The u g. steam frssse ssranac, Capt Long, arrived
ct Havana from Pensacola on the 9th all
The British squadron has been increased BY the ar
rival Of two war steamers.
Anew 10. of slaves has been landed and several per-
AIDA have been arrested In consequence BY Gen. Can
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c,.-..r Anxa,cA.-We have four dsys'

CRHrRAL AnHkscA.-"o ""'O
,..., sav,ees from 0ua,enss, BY way Of Havana
Tie struggle between Guatemala and hon1uiS Gun.
ansed, and General Csrrera was occupying Se
fton.ier department Of ChiqaiuAis with
ssree The Chambers have closed their session Among
she bile paced was ono declaring null ana soa ''e
,,.ee.,,ops made 20 the Belgian Company Of st. Tho
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05
CITY ITEMS.

e The storm which began Sunday at
sunset, continued all night and all day yesterday and
at least far one o'clock this morning; all the
while slow driz1le which, while not incement, was
waery enough to recall from the cutters and crevices
of the psvements the rivers of mud which, In such
weather. make the streets Of New Amsterdam fac
SMILES Of the real canals Of Amsterdam the old Last
night there was dense fog, thick and canmy enough
for London but not so thick hall go dsagreeable
a. the clouds Of dust Of last week.
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( by IslesrspAl
The Court res.sembled at 4 O'Clock

The Court reassembied al CLOCK Inc
special summons was exhausted, and SIX sd1itona ia
ror, selected making IL in all. The Sheriff vas then
ordered to other talesnen and the Court took
q recess III O'Clock.
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NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE TUESDAY, APRIL s, 1853

70 In Consequence Of the fog last night
there was considerable dieusy at the ferries, bu, by
.ow and careful movement, ringing bells, &c, they
managed TO get along without accident
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05

The CRY GrARD.-Yesterday afternoon,
the members OF the City Guard assembled at their
Annoy pursuant to notice for parade. Owing to the
incemency Of the weather their military evolutions
were principally confined to the Hall over Center
Market and a supper was partaken of by them
fndie to the occasion.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05

DR.. BoYSroN.-Our readers will learn by
the advertisement tha, this popular lecturer VIII COM
mence a new series Of Chemical and other expert
ments tomorrow afternoon, at Metropolitan Hail. for
the instruction and amusement of ladies, families,
lect schools, &C. admitting all on the terms
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05

IL Mr. Thsckeray is in town on his return
from his southern lie has lectured at Baltimore
Washington, Richmond, Charleston, Savannah ami
other places though he went no further south than
Savannah
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05

u We understand that Jonsthan |. Cod
dngten, Eco OF this City, hss recently donated TO the
New York City Hoops al valuable tract OF ground al
Joining the premises Of the Bloourngdsle Asylum
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05

IL 1t is reported that VIM. J. McAlpne,
Esq., is shout to resign the office of State Engineer
and Surveyor to take the Presidency of the New York
and Erie Railroad. Mr.. McAlpine arrived in town
res,erday
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05

-" DR.. Valentine devotes the proceeds of
his Entertainments for the last four days OF ths week
to the relief of the sick and disabled of the NewYork
Volunteers
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-05

Ig Leonard Kirby, Treasurer, sansunces
the receipt Of S3Te 50 duHns March, for the old
Brewery Fsnd.
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idle. The working men then ought to sndesvor ~
eject this and the way to do Il would be b have the
City works done by he City Itself under the inspections
OF competent persons, and not a. now, by contract
This might appear deareT ut hrsL but Il would bo
cheaper ia tae end for the works which would be dons
IN this way would be permanent, while those nov
erecting vii cave IA two three years II Indeed they
would last % long The present sy'.on DID no good
who by SOLDERING over the work and oppresiH4 and
Overcoming the made fortunes In a year or two
The taxpayers wse also robbed By this process, foI
they viii have 10 psy for the rebuilding Of those
sewers. The workingmen should combine and sup
port st elections those men only who would pay sttss
ton ~ their interest THIS should be the workB gmsss
poiics and be trsted sbey would rscollect pert fss
tose Representatives who were 10 profase Of their
promises before the last election but recoected
them within the walls Of the Legislature. Mr.. OReily
then moved hat the Secretary be instructed 70 write 70
Ten Hour Labor hli passed into law this sessos The
resolution paced, and the meeting adjourned
THg GmNAs SooIErr.-The annual report
Of this iasttutioa ~ss made on the I'd OF Peb and
shows it, condlisns and prospects. The German Inn
migration into this port from January 10 December
Of ls52, no les than 1855 persons-s pea, In
crease on previous years In le5l, Il wa 7o540; In
Is49, IL VIA s. SIS in 1916, only 81 e26 The isnmd
grafton from ireland at the same time for ls52, was
ils I3l; s.d from other lands 81 ls7 showing teta
tu1xu4fHnts .0f tnr ycaf 81 ooV55< sous nc ifDs
immigration has fallen Of while the German, a. We
have seen, hes increased.
The Treasurer Of tae German Society reports tbs
state Of The finance e. follows:
On hand ID March 1852. 81 n
Dsnatoe from Coa9I. sssaers Of migration {lH
Yearly eoDtnDotio1z fSO "
DtyderdS on It>o .
~
Egpendfturrs S1s "
BALANCE ~
Pisces have been procured BY the Agent Of the 90
Getty for go persons. chiefly lsborers and domes
ties The Society hiss also forwarded large number
o. migrants TO the Yves,
The LABOR NoyExDrr-The following
communication signed By about seventy Of their work
nen was on Saturday lss, presented to l. n. slngcs
S Co, the extensive manufacturers Of Sewing Ma
cblIes in this city
To i've MacAiais EmpIoy0s Of Tie Gig Of Hss- fork
We, the undersigned, beg respectfully % call yosr
attention the pressLt state Of things w the CRY
ysw.York while lAboIiBg under the opDrezsicn
thigh reE,s and dear Provissons fnd our psssess
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-03
LOCAL MATTERS,

DECREE IN THE RAILROAD CAsE.-The
following the Decree of the Court in the case of
the Fredericksburg Road against the Central Road !.
This Decree is based upon the opinion pronounced
by Judge MEREDITH some time since and published
by US:
The Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail
road company, PltGs:
AGAINST
The Virginia Central Railroad company, Defts
The court being of opinion that the account and
injunction prayed for by the complainants cannot be
granted in the present condition of the proofs in the
Sc, and being further of opinion that an inuuiry
should be directed in order enable the Court to act
uuoersandngy, and to grant the necessary relief if
the information shall justify t, doth adjudge order
and decree that one of the Commissioners of this
Court do proceed to enquire and ascertain what
Junction, If any, would seek the road of the COM
psinans means of travelling TO and from the city
of Richmond if the road of the respondents had not
been constructed; within what distance of the
Junction such persons reside; what portions of such
persons if any have, since the completion of the road
of the respondents sought it of travelling
and from the said city; what injury the complain
ants have sustained By reason of the diversion of
such travel from their read; what injury in future
they likely to sustain By of such diversion
what would be reasonable and proper compensation
be paid by the respondents the complain for
the privilege of sharing with them the right to trans
port such persons to and from the said city, and
whether the complaiuants willing to accept and
respondents to pay such compensation. All which
matters of enquiry the said il directed
to make and report to the Court, with any matters
which he may be required by any of the parties
state sff
{Signsd) EUS. ROBINSON. CLERK.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-03
RI c H NJ 0 ND, VA
SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER ;, 1855

RECEPTION OF JOHN MrTcHEL.--On Wednes
day night the various Irish companies of New York
accompanied by several bands, proceeded to the
residence of Mr. Mitchell in Brooklyn, The soldiers
formed into line gave three times three cheers and
the bands played-after which, in response TO re.
peated calls, Mr.. Mitchell appeared and spoke as
follows:
GENTLEMEN: | see by the numbers before me.
that the people of America have reversed the de.
cision OF Lord Clarendon and his packed iury of
Dubiin--I cheersI-and that the issue made in 4a.
and said to be decided. is not decided-[cheersl-
and that the people of America are to decide that
issue. lGreat applause. have come here to pro-
cure verdict from the American people on the is-
sue made, wherein was charged with felony, for
asserting the rights Of nation of Irishmen. When
over nve years ago. received my sentence from
the English Judge, who, although he had on his
head whaicbone W z, and ernine on his shoul-
ders, was not an honest man. Laughter and ap
plause. He told me that the government would
give me IA years to reflect and repent on nv crime
Gentlemen, have reflected, but have nor repent.
ed Tremendous applause. feel that though Eng
land has done her worst there the spirit of liberty
still lives in Ireland and that spirit is see, SYM
psthized with in America fCries of 't is it Is y
II had consulted my own taste-ifI wished to
provide only for myself and family and be happy
should have remained in California, and taken up
my abode on the banks of the clear streams of the
ClCiid lNcfdud, UuL came mere TO know the 0eCl5
ion OF the American people in my cause.-The cause
OF Ireland You here tonight have given it to me-
and my heart is filed with hope shall ever prove
true to that cause. 1t cannot be brought to sue
cessful issue by the use of nice language ouly-it
must be attained by horse, foot and artiIIery-nay
rely on your supportl ''You may, you may =
And now, gentlemen, you must excuse me from
speaking at greater length at this time. thank you
sincerely thank you. Good night.
Mr.. Mitchell retired amidst a hurricane of ap
plause, and the bands again commenced to play
Messrs. smyth and Meagher afterwards made
speeches At the close of Mr.. Ms remarks, he
said:
Gentlemen, can clasp to my heart those bayo
nets, and pledge myself in lite and in death to sup
port the colors VIII .ch now see before me-
Voice-Where was that swordf
Mr.. Meagher-Some one asks where was that
sword? l answer, tie sword was here, [placing-
his hand on his sde ready to lead if the bayonets
followed