New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-09-05
GENERAL NEWS.


The coroners jury impanneled to investigate
into the late Johnst fire yesterday found that the
woman Ceyes came to her death by burning caused by
the explosion Of fireworks, and censuring Mr. Edge Of
Jersey City for sending to Jones pyrOtechncs that
were liable TO explode from spontaneous combustion.
The President has appointed f. M. Dunn
Postmaster at Plainfeld j.; c. Staymate at Ius'
cumbia. Ala; c. Seref AT Flushing, y. y, NJ ]. Cal
pepper Collector Of Customs at Camden 5. c.. and W.
Drummond Direct Tux Commissioner for the District OF
South Carolina.
, The Morning Star, organ of the Freewill Bap-
fist denomination says that sect was the largest IN
1874 having a membership at that time of 6l,372. In
1853 it had fallen off to 4s $50 and in LEGO it again in
creased to 59.79i. 1t is now 5000
The Canada freght-house Of the Ogdensburg
and Lake Champain Railroad together with the build
,ng known as the Grand Trunk freighthouse. were
DESTROYED BY fire Friday afternoon at loss Of about
$4,000.
Com. John Collins, L. 5. ~, died of North
Conway. " H.. on Saturday He was born in 1923
and served with distinction in the last war with Great
Britain He has lived in retirement for the last SIX
years.
Edward b. Ketchum appeared Yesterday be-
fore Justice Hogan and asked for posPonement OF his
case in consequence of the absence OF his COUNSEL 1t
was granted and the set down for Monday next.
The President has appointed Commission TO
negotiate treaties Of peace with several tribes Of Sioux
and Cheyennes of Upper Missouri. The negotiations
will take place on the 18th Of October at Fort Rice.
Foster Marsh brakeman, was killed at East Canaan,
n. H., last Tuesday, by freight train He was
coupling the engine to the cars and made missiep
the train almost severiDg his BODY in two parts
William Thompson lately member OF the
lst Maine Cavalry was instantly killed at Mansfield,
Mass. last Tuesday night by construction train on
the Boston and Providence Road.
Mrs Mallory, wife Of the Rebel ex-Secretary,
visited President johnson yesterday. The object Of
the interview was secure tie release Of her husband
now in prison at Fort Pulaski.
The propeller Mollison exploded her boiler
when near Trenton n. j., yesterday. 4 Mrs. Van
Dyne Of Bound Brook killed, and the engineer and
captain seriously injured.
Recorder Hoffman has addressed q letter to
Gov Fenon in which he declines to appear before the
latter TO answer the charges made against him in the
name OF james Gregory.
Gen. Terry has established a new military
district to be known theiDstrict of South Eastern
Virginia, which will be commanded by Brcyet Major
Gen. Torbett.
1t is confidently predicted in Washington
that President johnson will issue proclamation in O
few days restoring the writ of habeas corpus to the
loyal States.
The Clara Beel, belonging to the Russian
American Telegraph Co. reached Sitka all well on
June IA. 1876 days from New York
The Richmond Uhig Of Saturday announces
that Robert f. Lee has consented to accept the Pres
idency Of Washington College.
The Fenians held large meeting in Troy
last evening. at which John Morrisey was present,
spoke and contributed $1,000.
A movement is on foot in Charleston to invite
the President to extend his contemplated visit to Rich
mond rs far as that city.
The report that the Hon. John Bright is
shortly to reach this country in the Colorado is dscred
tied at Washington.
1t is reported that the greater part of Shreve-
port La. including considerable amount Of cotton,
has been burned.
The new Executive Pardon Bureau will prob
ably not go into operation until after the meeting Of
Congress.
Gen. Howard is about issuing an important
circular on abandoned aud confscaied lands in the
South.
In August 1891 invalid claims for pensions
were received by the proper bureau, and l56i granted
Thomas W. Conway, Assistant Commissioner
of Freedmen. reports but 400 Regulars in Louisiana
The mail service is said to have been restored
on every railroad in the State Of South Carolina.
New-Orleans dates say that 300 bales Of cot
ton were burned at Selma Ala. on the 22d ult.
Ex-Goy. Brown Of Ga. is again in Washing
ton seeking for pardon.
Gold opened yesterday at 1872, but Immediately
rsed to lI which pce remained strong the closing
price was l4i Government bonds very active on the
European news Miscellaneous share. dull and show no
improvement State bonds strong The Railway share
list hes been strong and very active The favorable oshA
statement slso had its influence the market and oil the
shares continued 10 demsndby strong buyers Foreign
Exchange continues dull Money continues very abundant at
Iq5 ~ cent with occasional transactions OF = cent Inc
amount OF capital seeking employment continues very large
brokers are pressed % take large srounts at low rates
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