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Affsira IN fieergetsNn.

RIOT o. THE WHARvEs. - LAST evesRs
about seven O'Clock. riot occurred smng
some fishermen on the v alter side. which e
suited seriously with several OF them. Fru
all the evidence obtained this morning. d D.
pears tina: the fishing gangs OF two landiIcs
met on Rays wharf adjoining the hsh WHAT
John Harper and John W. Holden, Of Oe
gang, being intoxicated, went among the ma
Of the other gang, and proposed 70 click an
man in the crowd No one accepting tls
proposal. Harper went 10 James Simmons. ID
leader Of the other gang, with whom b. had
fight some DAYS before at the landings, ~
they engaged in conflict. summons was hNIn
a seine At the time. and had knife an hi
hand. with which he inflicted Severa
wounds upon Harper-one in the face. MAXIM
an ugly but not dangerous wound. ana another
IN the side OF more serious Character
Harper went away and got a double barrreied
shot gun and returned TO the wharf calling
out TO the crowd that be was coming. he fired
both barrels, the shot. duck size, takl1g effect
in simmons hip and also SEINE Of II sticking
Thos. Mlllington. but not seriously inlurlne
either one OF them. THIS morning officers
Boarman. Sherwood, Harper. Finley and Cam :
erou arrested Jno. W. Jas. Simmons, John
Harper, George Simmons, Neal Morgan BEN
Harper, Nathan Molden, Jos. Harper James
Hill. several of them exhibiting very sewers
bruises and cuts on their heads and facee
Justice Blu KEY held Thos. Nillington, james
Simmons and Geo. Simmons 10 bail for further
hearing on charge Of riot. Jno. NJ. Molden
and Iuo. Harper Were retained in the station
house and the others dismissed.
THE CANAL.-ArriNed-Sc Camp, with
timber TO Herr Il WEIGH boats Cruncher, stone
20 w. bowling, and Geo. Moler. limestone 10
Cooley. SIN Days, with cement 20 Geo. Waters
Departed-l7SS. merchandise TO Edward
Ferry; Laura, fish, salt &c, 10 Knoxville. and
FLOUR AND GRAIN MAREEr-To-day. the
demand for -four. wheat and corn rs fully
equal 10 the supply. The receipts are light.
and holders continue firm. transactions suriEg
the month past being mainly to supply the
local demand. Prices unchanged.
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AUSTRIA MUST NOT SEND TROOPS TO
hENICO

The diplomatic correspondence concerning
The withdrawal Of the French troops from
Mexico, an abstract of which was published
BY US yesterday, contains a very significant
letter addressed by the Secretary of State to
Mr.. Motley, our Minister at the Court of vi
emma. concerning the intended enlistment of
Aus:rians for the army of Macmillan. Mr..
Motley is informed that he cannot make his
protest against any act of this kind on the part
Of the Austrian Government too emphatic. and
Is instructed 10 represent that, in the event of
hostilItles being carried on herea fter in Mex
leo by Austrian subjects, under the command
or with the sanction OF the Government of Vi
emma. the United States will feel themselves at
liberty TO regard these hostilitIes as constitu-
ting 4 state of war by Austria against the Re-
public CT Mexico: and in regard to such war
waged at this time, and under existing cir
cumstances. the United States could not en-
gage TO remain As silent or neutral spectators
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Trial of Probst for the Murder ofthe Dear.
ing Family.

PHILADELPHIA, April 25.-There Is an i'm
mense crowd around the courthouse this
morning awaiting the arrival OF Probst. the
murderer of the bearing family. He was
adroitly admitted through n side door, disap-
pointing most OF the crowd. After the usual
prelimlnaries the bill OF indictment for the
murder of Christopher bearing was read, and
the prisoner plead not guilty. The court pro-
ceeded 10 select jury. At noon sour Jurors
had been selected In the ProbSt murder case.
twenty having been challenged. The Jurors
selected 10 try the case according the evidence
without regard 20 former expression of onIn ION.
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Later from Europe.

SANDY HOOK, April % The steamship City
OF Boston, from Liverpool on the Iltn, via
Queenstown on the 18th, has arrived, and an
chOred off this point.
LIVERPOOL, April 12.-Cotton sales to-day
1908 baIes, including 1900 bales to spectators
and exporters The market is dull, with de-
cline OF 4 d. with panic IN the market Man
chester market heavy and declining. Bread
stuffs heavy and firm. Provisions dull
LONDON, April 12.-Consols closed at 81 "a
eOa Tor money. American stocks-U. :. 5-3Jis,
u al Illinois Central 50 AaSI Erie 81 Z as
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CONGRESSIONAL "LEAKs

The report Of the House Committee on WAYS
and Means-the evidence of DIR. Merritt on his
cross-examination before the House Judiciary
Committeeman the action OF the Reconstruc-
ton Committee, have all been diyulged with
in few days past, and have found their way
into print, to the annoyance of secretiye M.
Cs. Who are the "leaky vessels" or have
the black cats" which used to report the tx
ecutive proceedings OF the Senate been resus-
oItatedt
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xxxIxTH C0NGREss-FIRsr sEsSIo,
WkDNkspAY, April .25


SESATR.-Mr. Grimes presented a petition
asking Congress to enact Just and equal laws
for interstate insurance. Referred to the Com
mittee on Commerce
Mr. Wilson presented petition OF loyal citr
Gems OF Florida tor compensation for property
confiscated by the rebels. Referred to the Com
Mr. Sherman, from the Committee ON Agri
culture, reported a resolution to print 10000
copies OF the communication Of the Commits.
rinderpest.
Mr. sherman said the Committee on Agri-
culture had considered the subject Of rinder.
pest, but had come to no conclusion as to the
best means Of preventing its spread in this
country. In England, Parliament ordered the
seizure and slaughter Of all the cattle in in
fected districts. This he did not believe could
be done in this country under our form Of gov.
eminent The Committee had done nothing to
preclude il from further action on the subject
hut II could see nothing better Just ct present
than to recommend the printing Of the COM
munication OF the Commissioner Of Agricul-
tune. =
The resolution was adopted
Hr. Ramsey called az bill 70 authorize the
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SENTENCES REMITTED.

The unexpired portion of the sentence i'm
posed upon Sergt. Geo. Reader, company II,
4th U. &. artillery, which was that he should
be reduced TO the ranks, and to be confined at
hard labor for six months, with the loss of all
pay and allowances during that time: also
the unexplred portion of the sentences in the
cases of private q. Moran, company Il, sth T.
:. Vet OILS and private John DAVIS. COM
pany ID, L. :. Vet. Vols, sentenced to confine-
mert AT hard labor for four months, were re-
mitted yesterday, by Mai. Gen. Augur COM
mandlng Department of Washington
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The CRoLERA.-Thus far there have been
no cases Of cholera in the city of New York
Inc Express says the malignant type of the
cholera now prevailing in the Lower Bay is
SHOWN IN the tact that death ensued in some
cases twenty -four hours after the disease first
made Its appearance in the patients. This
orief duration OF the epidemic rendered medi-
cal treatment useless task, and the PROSTATE
condition OF the poor sufferers, when the
''crlsls was reached in a few hours, baffied
the skhl OF the attending physicians. The
number of patients in the Lower Bay seems 10
De rapidly increasing. There were twenty
new cases between Saturday noon and Sun
day noon, and ten deaths Sunday.
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THE DISTRICT In CONGRESS

Mr. Donnelly introduced in the House to day
bill to incorporate the Academy of Music of
Washington, ID. c., with Max Strakosch, VIM.
CT. Pope, Max Maretzek, W. q. Metzerott
Joseph J. May, b. +. sherwood John a.,
Clark, Henry &. Sherman, Carl Bergman
and L. &. Adams, corporators. the stock TO
consist of 10000 shares, OF $50 each: the com.
pany being authorized 10 purchase or hold real
estate for the erection OF building suitable for
operate or dramatic purposes
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BOWLING GREEN. ny. April 2i.-Consider.
able excitement was created here by mob on
deayOring 10 rescue from the sheriff a negro
who had committed murder with the inten-
ton OF hanging the negro. A few soldiers sta
toned here came to the assistance Of the sheriff
and are repelling the mob, but the sheriff tele-
graphed 10 Louisville for more men. and a
company leaves there for Bowling Green this
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RRMov Allie directors OF the Boat %
Trade have engaged the rooms occapitb,
Messrs. Sweeny & Clacett. during thetsy
No. Center Market space, and herea; te the
meetings OF the Board will be held tArp
These rooms are next 20 the corner otah
street, right IN the centre OF business. and.re
of very convenient access.
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WHITE HOuSE

Notwithstanding the unpleasantness of the
weather, the rooms of the Executive Mansion
were thronged throughout to-day by persons
whose object was 10 have an interview with
the President. Among those who called were
Secretary McCulloch, Senator Buckalew, Gen.
B. +. Butler and Hon. Montgomery Blair.
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RETRoCEssION OF ALEXANDRIA COUNTY
Senator Wade's bill TO retrocede Alexandria
county, Va, 10 the District Of Columbia does
not seem to meet with favor from those most
affected by il. The Alexandria Gazette OF yes
terday evening says -" This bill is the occa-
sion of considerable onversation on the streets
this morning, and meets with, il Is hardly ne
cessary to state, universal condemnation"
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sUPERINTENDENTs OF FHEEDMENS
MARRIAGES.

Rev. Jno. kimball, Superintendent Of Freed
mems schools, and Rev. ]. l.. Roberts, Super
intendent of Freedmen's tenements of this dis
tiet, have been appointed, the former Super
lntendent and the latter Assistant Superinten-
dent OF Freedmen's Marriages. and will have
charge Of the enforcement of the provisions of
Circular No. from the Assistant Commission
er, relating to Freedmen's Marriages
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s6It has been mentioned as a singular fact
that the conductors on the New York street
cars did not "strike," though getting only the
same pay as thetdrivers. but it is suggested in
explanation that conductors can .sknock down.
without striking"
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RaltIrnors NI,rL.t

BALTIMORE, April -5.-Elour grades: nigh
grades steady. Wheat firm. Corn steady.
white. 90 cents; yellow S6a-7 cents. Oats dull
At 52aj3 cents. Provisions quiet Lard firm.
Mess Pork S26.95- Sugar dull and unsettled
Coffee quiet. Whiskey dull At - 25aS2 2JI
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~ The Richmond Times il improved In ap-
pearance, and made more convenient for read
ers, by change from octave to quarto form,
made at the desire of advertisers
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THE RHCoNsTRUCTIoN REPORT

1t was understood at the Capitol to-day that
the Joint Committee on Reconstruction had
not agreed upon any report, although it had
been positively asserted that the Robert Dale
Owen plan had been agreed to. Mr.. Fessen.
den was not present.
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Marine Disasters on the Lakes

OswEGo, April 25.-The gale which set in
on Monday continued up to this morning and
several disasters have occurred 10 vessels on
Lake Ontario.
ne propeller Buckeye arrived here to- day
from Toledo. being the first vessel from Lake
Erie through the Welland canal this season.
she reports that she passed through about
Sixty miles OF floating ice in Lake Erie.
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GOOD PESs.-The National Bank Pens, >,
some specimens Of which have been sent US,
seem 10 be a good article, and they are put up
in 8 shape to make them convenient for use.
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New York Markets.

NEW YORK, April 25.-Cot;on dull Flour
advanced 5alOc. Wheat advanced lace Corn
dull. Beef and Pork firm. Lard steady. Whis-
XIV dull.
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81 The statement that Lieutenant Louis
Ahrens, who committed suicide, was a men,
Der OF Gen. Howard's staff, was incorrect.
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Rf L. BOTELER, Auctioneer
~ $50 d street, between 10th and llth

TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF GEN
TihdEmENS FURNISHING GOODS AT AUG
On MONDAY EVENING, April 80. at 7 O'CLOCK.
and every evening thereafter, at same hour until
the whsle stock is disposed OF, shall sell at
baronn gentlemen 3 furnishing store N pder Wi
aIos Hotel bis entire extensive stock, embrsc
White Shirts. Undershirts, aud Dravers
Hats, Caps, Canes. Travelling Bags
hid, Lisle, Tires 4, Silk and Cloth Clovas
Napoleon Scarf ard other Ties
Collars, Cuffs, Handkerchief Seeks
air Brushes Combs, Perfumery
Dressing Cases, Toilet Soap, &c, &c
Terms cash.
ap 2S-dn G. " ROTTTUR A..
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SParson BrewnlOw made one of his char
acteristic speeches at Knoxville, a few days
since, in which he declared he "would not start
70 heaven with the Democratic party
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INTERNAL RBvENUR.-The receipts from this
source to-day amounted to so2a,0l2.ss.
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eIA National Union Club will be formed
in Richmond in the course OF a lew days, to
be composed Of the friends Of President John
son, and his policy.
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ny NJ. x. WALSH CO., Auctioneer.-
~ No. 2cS Penna. ave-, corner 10th street

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY ON
fkNNSlLNANIA AVENUE At AUCTION a
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, May 3D. At 8
O'Clock p. m, We Will sell, on the premises Let
No. IL, Reservation ID, situated on Pennsylysnia
avenue, between Sd and ~ streets, No. 4So bsvine
airout OF . feet BY las feet deep ~ foot paved
alley.
The improvements consist Of three story Brick
House, Known So the Empire hotel. with three
story back building and brick stable The House
has p rsems with bar room. two ranges IN kitchen
lar under front.
Terms 5000 cash. balance in six, twelve and
eighteen months. secured by deed oftrust on the
premises. All cenveysncinR and revenue stamps
at the cost Of the purchaser BOO will be requires
al the time OF sale from the purchaser.
Title FOOD and possession given inmedisteiy.
ap2s lw II. X. WALSH Co, Aucts
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~Hosbs speaks OF ro-glycerine as that
sblasted blasting OIL"
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~General Conner says Brigham Young
has 10,OOO Mormons in Utah capable Of bear
Ing arms, and is DESTROYS Of driving the United
States forces out.
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LOCAL NEWS.

CIRCUIT COURT - bRpOrtont CCs,s. - This
morning the case OF Calby against NeIowski-
issues from the Orphans Courr TO determine
the validity of paper purporting 10 be the
VIII OF Josef Bey. Turk. who died in this
CITY several months since-was called and the
counsel for the cayeator stated that the cayeat
hled IN the Orphans Cont would be with
drdWn. Bey left will bequeathing the sum
OF $4,000, on deposit in New York, and GER
tam real estate 10 Aelowski, and il is alleged
that the execution of the viii was procured
improperly; Mr: DavIdge appeared for Mr..
Calby and Mr.. W. j. Miller for Xelowski
The case of Mrs. Marian J. Hutton, against
the Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company, was taken up. Messrs. Merrick
and Riddle for plaintiff, and Messrs. Bradley
and Bradley and Mr.. Davidge for the Com
pany. This Is action TO recover damages
claimed At $1,000, sustained by reason o: the
plaintiff having been injured while on car
No. ,. at the time of the collision on the track
of the Washington and Alexandria road.
(which crosses the track of the other company
at right angles near the west gate OF the Capt.
tol) on the 10th of November last, at which
time, IL will be recollected, the conductor OF
car Ne. I. Mr.. Geo. J. Reedle, was also badly
injured
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DY MN. L. WALL CO., Auctionsers.
ID Original Horse and Carriage Bazaar,
os La sy bet 9th and 10th alta

SALE OF BoRsEs. CARRIAGES. &c.
On SATURDAY MORNING. April .. com.
mencing at 10 O'Clock, at the Bazaar, will be sold
FIFTY HORSES,
suited 20 harness and saddle full descri ptou Of
saie.
lot Of Mules, broke to harness, in good order.
A large collection Of desirable New and Second
hand Carriages. Bueeies. Reckkways, kxpress
wagons, and other Vehicles.
A large collection OF New and Second hand nsr.
ness, &c.
Also,
Few Family Carriages.
New Germantown Carriages. =
Regular sales at the Bazaar every fuesaa,
Thursdsy. and Saturday, without regard % sns
Carrisgss and Harness siysys st private sale
ep3 Nv. L.-WALL 500. Auou.
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NEW YORK Prpsr ao.pns.,.s

NEW YORK PIRsT BOARD eALRs.
coupons, los; Five Twenties, 1882, los Z;
rive Twenaes. 1854, 105S: Five Twenties,
ls65, 1861; Ten Forties, a5K: Seven Thirues,
lo1 Z; Cerufcstes, 100; Gold. Ia6s.
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DY GREEN a WILLIAMS, Auctiopeer,-
ID No. 500. corner Of 7th and d sfreets

THE LEAsEHoLp INTEREST OF CRYSTAL,
SPRINGS HOTEL; ALSO. TIE FURNITURE
AND BAR FIXTURES FOR SALE, AT PUB
Lie AUCTION.
We shall sell, on the premises, on FRIDAY the
4th day Of May next, At O'Clock D m all the
leesehois interest and term of 90 come Of
the lessees in ans 20 the above ptisned popular
summer resort. The lease, which will not eI pire
lieved 70 be in an excellent condition, and we'll
supplied with all the necessary hotel appliances.
pavilion, stsbling. &c. The furniture and lease
hold will be sold altogether. The grounds (shout
tel in pArfect order This place about two miles
north Of the city. There 10 fine spring near the
hotel and excellent bathing in Rock Greek, " hich
passes through the grounds. The place will be
open for inspection az ell times prior 70 the sale
Possession given Immediately.
Terms cash. so0 down when the property is
sold.
apasd GREEN & WILLIAMS. Auets.
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~Bishop McIlvaine has proposed PRAYER
to avert the cholera, which will be read in all
the congregations of the diocese of Ohio
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c. W. BoTELER, Auctioueer.

AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE REAL rs
On SATURDAY, April q. ct So O'Clock D. N q, o.
tns PREMISES; We will sell, Lot is In Sausre 10
Let 20 feet front by lss feet deep
Terms cash; 500 to be paid BY purchaser at
K1LBOURN LATTA
Real Estate Brokers, corner
apz3tT Intel. eth and streets
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SECOND edition.
O'CLOCK r. N.
4 O'CLOCK p. n.
a0vERNMkNr SECURITIES.

Jay Oeoke e Go. furnish the following quo
!ations OF Government securities:
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DROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING ARTICLES
l. AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
,Pdymaser's Office, U. S. Nary,
Wasa'nctOa, ID. C.. April 2ith 1856
separate Proposals will be we'd at this Once
until the lsT OF MAY, 1866, at 10 O'Clock A M
Tor the following articles to be deli We rad AZ thu
Navy Yard in this city, viz ~ '"o
and Docks ~''
25e feet Force Pump Hose
&c. " H0p"en''
leo bbls Beef
lUG ebls Pork, TO be mary standard ~ all y.,ps,,S
Tor Bureau OF Provisions and Clothing
at this sfhce 'oo ''"o~h'o
the Government, for freight or transport atien and
al the risk and expense of the party furnishing
Q. u. jackson,
ap2 -T Paymaster u. s N,
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NJ r. LIN Ell
The subscriber 10 constantly in recent OF LIME
In Dds, from the celebrated kilns at WfIliams-
port. Md, which he offers I2I sale at low prices
u. DENy. DARBY.
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= CONTRACT AwARpKp.-To-day, at noon, bids
were opened at the Mayors sfhce for the CON-
struction OF three-foot sewer on X street, be-
tween 18th and 14th; the following being the
bids Reynolds q Harper, e5-57 per foot, man
hole $40; Thos ID. Lewis, S5.5S, e46; J. w. A.
L. Hutton, Sass, Si5; Jones & Collins, "a 81,
1851, SEQ; Turton 4 Lemon, jr. IS. %, 0SS; y.
e. Ferry, a .25, including malhole. The con-
tract was awarded 70 nsssrs. Nv. q A. L.
Huttou. = - =
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SHOOTING CAsE.-Last night, about half past
IL O'Clock, 8 colored man named Addison Day,
while passing down 4S street. on the Island,
was accosted by white man, who ordered
him to come back towards the city, but he re-
fusinR, when near the corner OF L street south.
the white man drew 8 revolver and fired two
shots nc him, one of which struck him IN the
left arm, passing nearly through II. The as
sailant made good his escape, Notwithstanding
the police on duty in that section made every
endeayor to catch him.
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THE AFRICAN NJ. T.. CoNPRREScE-This
morning, this body reassembled IN the Israel
Church. south of the Capitol, Bishop Wayman
in the chair, assisted by Bishops Payne and
Campbell, and was opened with devotional ex-
erCises, conducted by Rev. NJ. Written.
Rev. Bishop Quinn. now the senior Bishop
in the church. having served as such for over
thirty years, was introduced to the Confer
ence.
The reading Of parochial reports, which was
commenced yesterday, was continued and con-
cluced; after which the Conference entered
into the examination Of the character of the
members.
Complaints were made by Bishop Payne
against Rev. ID. W. Schureman, of Baltimore.
and Rev. John r. Lane. of this city. for allow
ing Rev. j: X. V Morgan, an expelled minis
ter, TO occupy their pulpits. In case OF the
complaint against the first named. the COM
plant was sustained on motion OF Rev. J.
j. Herbert. and on motion OF Rev. II. NJ Tur-
ner. Brother Schureman was excused. as he
had testified that he had acted Ignorantly. In
the second case 4 similar course was adopted