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A Man Kills His Wife and Commits
~ Suicide. -.
From the New York World Oct %

From the New York World, Oct %.
a shocking murder and suicide took
place about three o'clock yesterday morn
ing at Williamsburg. AT that time officer
Lee, OF the forty-ffth precinct, was passing
| along North Eighth Street, and as he came
opposite the house, No. Sc, occnpied bv
Thomas Mullanc and his wife, he heard the
terrified cry Of woman, whereupon he
was abont to enter the house to ascertain
the cause of the trouble, if there should be
any, when Mrs. MuilaEe rushed out, her
throat cut wide open, and the blood flowing
and squirting out, with ,outstretched arms.
She fell forward on the sidewalk, just after
leaving the doorway, and almost instantly
expired from the'loss of blood. ii af
1t was buta few moments before a large
and excited crowd gathered about the dead
woman, and the Off Ger was about entering
the basement to discover the cause of the
murder, when suddenly and unexpertedly
Mullane started forth, holding in his hand
the razor that had killed his wife, and
fourishing it with wild excitement. He
was In fact a maniac, and when the police
man attempted to secure him he lodged
about, whether for the purpose of attack or.
not Is not certain, but finally ran away. and
IN running cnt his own throat, and then fell
down in the street He was Immediately
taken up, and surgical aid procured, but
the self inflicted wound was fatal, and he
died IN about an hour.
af 1t was found, on examination, that Mul-
lane had seized his wife by the hair unex
pectedly, and drawing her head backward
had cut her throat In such frightful man.
ner that nothing but the back muscles and
verte5rae were undivided. The carotic ar
tercs and iugular veins were clearly divi.
ded, and the unfortunate woman bed to
death in very short time. No cause is
assigned for this terrible act. Mullane
was native of Ireland was very pas.
slonate and lmpetuous man. He was about
thirty eight years of age, but far from being
settled down into steady life, had many
times been IN dangerous affrays, and had
often broken the peace. For about a yaar
he had been junk-man in the neighbor-
hood of his crime and death, and has more
than once appeared in the police court be.
cause OF his lnhnman treatment of his wife,
and now his brutality has eliminated in
murder which he dare not survive. About
year since he assaulted a policeman. and
was, IN consequence sentenced to the pen
ltcntlary, where he served his allotted time.
On the 18th of last June he shot man and
nearly killed him, and was brought up be-
fore Justice Dikeman about week ago for
the otfense. He pleaded guilty of assault
with intent to do bodily harm, and got off
with five days in the peniten,iarv. The
five days expired last Friday. ana he came
back to Williamsburg, and on Saturday
visited New York, in order to find situa.
ton, but returned to his wife unsuccessful.
was remarked that after coming back he
treated his wife with more than usual at
tenton and none of the neighbors knew
that any difficulty occurred between them.
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y ours very truly,
: ;. z. CHASE. O
--'To j. G. UNDERWOOD. District Judge

DEcEAsE OF THE OLDEST PERSON IN
New, HAMPSHIRE Smgular Case of
Haaging Mrs, Betsey p. Eastman, of
Salisbury, n. H. died in that town few
days ago, in her one hundred and fifth year.
She was supposelao be the oldest person
in the State. An accident connected with
her life is worthy of mention. Soon after
the execution of Mrs Sur1att in Washing
ton, person accidently mentioned the fact
in Mrs Eastman s presence, when she inn
mediately exclaimed, with solemn empha-
sis: Il was'the omeans of a woman being.
hung once She referred to the execution
of Ruth Blay, which occurred at Ports
mouth, n. H., December 80, fT6S 1t ap-
pears that this woman was thefsehoolteach-
er of Mrs Eastman when the latter was
abeutsixryears of age One day through
llness,% Ruth Blay was absent. and the chil-
dren were all at play. Mrs. Eastman said
she found loose board in the school room
floor, and got underneath the building,
where she discovered bundle wrapped in
white Goth, inE which there was dead in
fant. The corpse proved to be the child
of her teacher, who was arrested for mur-
der, convicted and hung A reprieve came
for her on the day of her execution, but
Sheriff Packer wanted warm dinner, and
swung her off q few moments before the APP
POINTED timeI Circumstances afterwards
seems to prove that Ruth Blay S, child was
still, born, aud that she was not murder
CSc. EftSf.f2 .EE1 ss4s.sE1-s LIZ 5. ga
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News Parayraphs.

A great storm prevailed along the Allan
tic coast on Monday night, the 18th ult.
The resources of the National Banks of
the country amount to 81, ,435, ,0OO. 900,
with undivided profits amounting to S33,
100000. >.
A sad disaster, originating in an explo-
sion IN firework manatlctory, occurred at
Edinburg. Scotland, recently Five per-
sons were killed, and seven more or less
injured.
A strong protest has been laid before the
President against Secretary Seward, re-
specting his course towards the Fenian pris-
oners in Ireland. His removal is strongly
urged ~.
A girl twelve years of age, daughter of
Rev. DR.. Croweil late of Philadelphia,
now resident Of Burlington, n j., was
burned to death on Friday, the 25th ult
The estimated expense of the Pension
Office, for the fiscal year ending June 3Oth,
is as follows: Salaries and contingent ex
penses, 4,fl3 900, payment of pensions,
$34 74p, 900, total, s3S, ,S53, 900.
A famine in Scandinavia is among the
latest mistortunes reported from Europe.
Bad harvestS last year eau ed it, and the
people are asking for aid from the sur
rounding countries. s AT ,g
Another Of our countrywomen has taken
a French husband Miss Kearney, daugh
ter of General Phil Kearney, who lost his
life at the battle of Chantilla during the
war, has married Mons. de Kcrmal,
wealthy Norman gentleman. ~
, An American who was sentenced to sell
avitu1e in Van Diemans Land for life for
completely in the Canada rebellion, in 1887,
has just been pardoned, and made his way
to bis old home in Saratoga, the other day,
penniless. F1-
| One jerome Strange had the misfortune
to be captured in Calabria by a: party of
bandits. His ransom s. was fixed at twelve
thousand dollars. The money arrived one
day after the time appointed-a delay that
cost Alr. Strange his right ear. g
| The overland route to China has been
proven practicable It will be five hun
dred miles long, from Rangoon to Kiang-
Hung. on The Cainbodia river. This route
avoids the danger of piraeies on the China
and Indian oceans. and taps the rich tea
growing districts Of Western China. i.
| Nine distlleries were seized in New
| York, ION, Monday, the 18th ult., The New
York Ecsaing Journal says that the officer
/ connected. with the internalrevenue service
visited a=bonded warehouse at 455 and 457
/ Tenth Avenue, which was seized in Apri
/ last, and found that about 6 900 gallons oi
wiliskey had been removed and replaced By
water. 1t is supposed that the bonds giver
at the time of seizure are worthless. Il
this is true the Government will lose ta1
! Of $4,000. a POS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08
ER- A couplc Of ray Youths storning

sH- A couple Of gay youths stopping at
Hartford hotel hearing the laughter of
slvery voices in the adjoining chamber, and
sundry taps upon the partition, presumed
upon what they had no right to, and trans
ferred their presence to the scene of merri
ment. The result was duet Of screams,
the appearance of an enraged father, re-
volver in hand. and an abject apology from
the young gents.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

New BUILDINGS sIN CHICAGO The
Journal says it is estimated, by competent
judges, that the number of new buildings
erected in Chicago during the present year
will reach over 1000, at a cost Of from S.
900, 900 $9O0O,00O The number would
have been much larger but for the eight
hour strike" last spring, by which many
contemplated contracts were deferred, =
owing to the uncertainties Of labor.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

THE PAPAL ARMY.-At the end ofSept. !,
last, the Papal army in Rome numbered s.
265-seven eights of the entire Papal force.
The Vatican is connected with the Fort
SAINT Angelo by a covered gallery, through
which the Holy Father can pass at any time
in case of danger. In case of an attack, it
is said that the legion will take possession
of the fort - ~. -.-- -..-r-
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Snow Storm at Madison.
Madison. Oct. %

tIII a Madison, Oct. %.
The heavy, cold, foggy weather of the
past few days has eliminated in most dis
agreeable snow storm this morning Ii has
been showing for the last rwo hours quite
hard, accompanied with rain. This storm
has put decided damper on the Demo-
Gratis, who expected to have rousing meet
ing here to morrow, when Pendleton. Ar
mold, of Milwaukee, aud other lesser Dem
pcratic lights were expected to expound the
Democratic faith to the denizens of Madi-
son..
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The Trial of Davis.

The following is a correct copy of let
ter addressed by Chief Justice CHASE to
Judge UNDERWOOD, relative to the trial
of JEFF. DAVIS: so 3.
ID 21 'sW Washington, d. c., Oct %. a
+ Dear Judge Underwood -On reflection,
| think it bet that you advise District At
torrey Mr. Chandler that | will join you in
holding court at Redmond, on the 18th of
November, if any important business is. to
be transacted Mr.. Chandler, | think,
should notify the counsel for Jefferson
Davis, of this, in order that be may appear
at the time, and take his trial if he sees
fit As his bail was taken for appearance
on the fourth Wednesday Of November, he
is not, it is true, bound to appear earlier. =
But as it viii beIimpossible for me to be
present, except during the first week of the
term, commencing on the fourth Wednes-
day, because Of the term of the Supreme
Court, commencing on the following Mon
day, it may be that Mr.. Davis and. his
counsel will prefer the trial to take place at
the earliest, date. 1t is understood that
they wish that the Chief Justice may be
present. G5 .aE EG rs
soe ''l ours very truly. eg n
IS p CHASE r. +
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

NATIONAL THANKSGIVING. The Presi-
dent has appointed November 2sth, as the
day of national Thanksgiving. Several
Governors have designated the same day
for the same purpose in their respective
States.
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THIRD DISTRICT-MEMBER OF AS
SEMRI.Y q
COUNTY SUPERVISOR.
KoEHNKE.

SHOCKING DEATH: Tuesday night,
Mr.. GEORGE SMITH, of Clarks' Mills
while in state of excitement, and having
a gun in his hands, Struck the floor with
the stock of the latter so Violently that. the
gun was discharged, the contents Of the
barrel entering his abdomen. He lived
about two hours. He served faithfully in the
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

rE- The Goodrich line of steamers are
doing a very heavy business at present in
both the freight and passenger, lines for the
season. T Usually there is considerable
falling off about this season, but thus far
the 'diminuton of business is scarcely PER,
ceptible.f We are glad TO note this fact,
Rer it indicates not only the great popularity
Of the line, but also 3 largely increased
trade between this city and the points to
phich the steamers run, =. .h2gaukce Scrti
ne, lSt, -
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

h~ Partisan swells have just Inaugural
ted the new fashions of having the lining
of their hats decorated with prints more or
less decollete in style, and their linen marked
with their Photographic portrait instead of
their name or initials
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

THEATER.-MILLs Troupe will open at
Turner Hall on Monday evening Nov IL,
in the play of ''Ingomar. e---s-g so- n,
1t is new thing in Manitowoc, and it is
hoped that Mr.. Mills and his Troupe may
be patronized. This play is fine one,
translated from the German Mr. MILLS
will remain with US for six nights only.
Let therebe a general turn out.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

DEMAND FOR GOLD. The demand for
gold is great bui is not equal to the demand
for the celebrated Chemical Saleratus, es-
pecially when this Saleratus has been tried
and where its worth is fully known. Try
it and satisfy yourself. For sale by most
merchants Use it instead of Soda. T.
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Bag At the Fenian trials in Dublin the

gH~ At the Fenian trials in Dublin the
court overruled motion by the prisoner.
counsel that they be tried by mixed panel
of Catholics and Protestants. Gen. WAR
REN declined the assistance of counsel. de-
clared that he was a citizen of the
United States, and demurred to the juris-
diction of the court.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

j. Ross Browne states the mineral pro-
duct of our West tern.States and Territories
for the present year as follows: Montana,
$4,000. 900; Oregon. 50, 600. .O01; Colo
RADIO. $1,000, ,O00i Nesada, $4,000, 900 !;
California, S25 100000 miscellaneous,
$s ogodO05r The Hheap aud aous exports
OF California viii amount to Sl00oo.0o0,
and her manufactures Amount to rcnsidos-
ably more than het gold product, ef
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08
Desperate Afray-Ten Men Killed.
The Louisiana BaJtist, published at
Mount Lebanon, has the following in its


Mount Lebanon, has the following in its
issue Of the 18th instant t45 asy
"A gentleman just from Texas, We under
stand, relates the following shocking cir
cumstances as having occurred on Black
Bayou, near Jefferson We learn that he
was near the farm whore the facts took
place, few days after the occurrence A
farmer had number of hands employed,
under written contract for one third of the
crop. He was from home when they corn
menced gathering, and. on returning,
found that they were taking half instead Of
third of the crop. He remonstrated and
told them of the contract, but they became
enraged and finally made an attack upon
him, and he. in defending himself, shot
down four efthem with revolver. Going
to town. he reported the facts to Federal
ofbeer, who sent an armed force to investi
gate and set things right. The negroes de-
fed and finally attacked this force, when
six more Of the crowd were shot down. r
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

FIRE REvIEw-Chief Engineer TIALv-
ERsON informs us that a Review of the
Fire Department will take place on the25th
of November, at clock, p. M.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

70 sn- The schooner Toledo, Captain CAL
LowAY, arrived this morning with cargo
of corn for EDWARD CONWAY.
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F IR ST NATIONAL B-,NI
OF nnitOwOC.

Shfii Al W ,
With the privilege of increasing to 500, 900
STOCKHOLDERS r..
c. G. BARNES, e. N. EVANS, NJ. FELLOWS.
C. LULING, s. GooDENow, L. EMEE'sN.
"A, NEWELL, JAS. BENNETT, II. r uVEBtRn.
J. W. BARNES, JONAH Rfcn,r'e ...
TNIIlS Bank having been organized under IT,"
L provisions of the National Banking Ban
ing Law, is now open for business. II ste
and Foreign Exchange bought and sold Su :
scriptions received for the 7-3o Lon. Cove =
ment Bonds of all descriptions bon@ @iht and sol
Accounts received and interest allowed bv : :
cial arrangement. c. c. BARNES, Prcst.
c. LULIyG, Cashier ytin3J
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

Gen. Francis c. Barlow Secretary -of
State OF New York, was married on Thurs
day Lass TO . Slater Of Cot Shaw, thc hero
cf Fort Fisher. -
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be- We learn by private note that
Calumet County has gone Democratic. -
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

at their recent conference in Dublin, the
Irish Roman Catho ic prelates came to a,
unanimous decision that they would accept
no part O the revenues of the Established
Church, Their opinion Wa that tie Es-
taslishment should be appropriated to- the
relief OF the poor ih1relahd - .
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

Weston, the pedestrian, started on his
walk from Portland to Chicago, Tuesday,
the c9,h ult.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-11-08

Calfskin hats,.vitt the hair on, are worn
ia Paris. 1.5 Est r.
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BY J. CROWLEY.

ITnnrrTl rIrInrnn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-05-01
DIED..

April 81. at u o'clock, JAMES McCOLGAN ir
youngest son OF James and Mary MICHIGAN in the
Z4th year Of his age ~
The relatives and friends Of the family are yited
10 attend the funeral, from the residence of his
parents, No. PSI Pennsylvsnia avenue, between
iztn and 18th streets, to morrow, T thursday } NAV
z AZ O'Clock q. m. The remains will be tak en- 10
Baltimore fer 1nterment.
OBlTUARY.-In vain do we seek to pay fitting
tr1buts TO the many noble qualities of our de,
parted friend, ULlA A. WHITE. Sc Young and
beautiful |, 80 full Of love and joyous hopes voos
our tenderest sy mpathies, and paints in vivid
colors the Rraces and virtues OF her we loved
she was generous, lovely, possessing traiI of
character that ende sred her 10 ali Her presence
was always hailed with delight. In the SOCIAL
circle her genial smiles, warm Sympathy Won
upon the hearts and ELECTED the brightest Or aise
At home she was the centre around which a fond
husbs nd Q, fathers mothers, sisters, brotbers,
love clustered and bloomed. Her prospects had
assumed brightness that gave promise Of q han
py and useful life, when disease laid its wasti No
hand upon her When death came it had no ter,
roIs She had laid MP her treasures in heaven
Earth, with It's fair Prom SEES, caused no wish TO
inner and she ex pressed her illingness TO meet
her God coBndeBt Of her reception to the realms
81 happiness; and her pure soul has winged its
night to the home of the blessed, where sorrow
ard Iarting are unknown NJ ay heaven gr ant to ali
who mourn her loss garland whose Growing
hover 10 eternity blissful hope 10 the prayer Of
one no lays this simple garland upop her tomb
FRIEND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-05-01
pB0POsALs FOB CATTLE FOB IsOIAH
Il SERVICE, IN LIZ OF PROPOSALS
OH MARCH q Ishz
NEPEBTMENT OF LHE ISrKRIoR,l
NAsuTN-TpN nrfl % lsS7 Z

NERERTNENT OF LHE ISTKRIoR,l
WASHINGTON, pril 45. 1871 {
Sealed Proposals viii De Tecei ved unti u clock
M. on the FIRST day Of JCNk. 1857 at the otfce Of
d. b. psnmaD, super1n teudent Of Indian Affairs
Nebraska, for the delivery at Omaha Oity Of the
following Stock Cattle, TO wit:
500 head OF Milk Cows for the Wfnnebago In
800 head of Milk Cows for the santee Sioux In
oians, oceupyiBg a reservation ut the mouth
a. oi the hiobrara Nebraska
CLANS, occupying q reservation in Dakota
100 head Of Milk Cows for the Omaha Indians,
On occupying a reservation in Nebraska.
50 head Of American Bulls.
The Cows must be Of good qualify. American
eIeeo, not less than three nor more than seven
years Old Cows with young calves, orcsvs with
thsn three years ola.
= All Cows known By stock drovers O. Texas
Cows, indian Cows. Mexican Cows, OF b aft breeds
superintendent DeHmsn will have the right to
reset any all bids that may be offered also, the
tb.9 70 re,e9i sny or al the cattle Il he deem.
character.
superintendent penmsn will be authorized "a
parties delivering the cattle, TO be paid at the
once OF the Commissioner Of Indians Affairs in
Washington city.
The Cows to be delivered on or before the first
day Of August, 1857.
Superintendent Denman will have the power IN
change the place OF delivery With the consent sf
The contractor will be resufred 70 excute n
good and 50 fcient bond 70 the sum Of s25 900 for
the faithful frlhllment OF the contract
The party or parties 20 whom the award is
msde must be prepared at once 70 execute the
contract and give the required bond.
the total number Of cows and bulls called for
Bidders must give their names in full, as we'll
IS their places OF residence.
PROPOSALS must he endorsed, PROPOSALS for
s02 o. Ii. Browsing, Seer ssary.
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u CILDINGs AT FoURTKENTH ST, PARK
ALE OF Pc VIDE

BEreOE go rdnases, Nary Departmental
WashtHgtOn CRY, April "a 1861
,.Thert viii be sold at public auction, &c the
nmgnest bidders, in the once OF the Inspector Of
ofuhance % the navy yard, Boston Mass al
peen, on THURSDAY, the ninth 9Th day OF Msy,
Ieo., nIteen hundred a 500 barrels o. Powder,
Composed OF rlne cannen, musket, and ordinary
cannon rowGer, and eighteen hundred n ,S06D
pounds com pressed powder
to suit purchasers
Terms: One half cash, in Government funds,
and the remainder within ten days sfterw ard,
asnrlng which time th Q powders must be renewed
IRON the magazine; otherwise they vail revert to
the Government HI. A. WISE,
apGlN Chief OF Bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-05-01

The FIRE ALARM AND POLICE TFLEGRAPH.
Superintendent Talcott, of the Fire Alarm
ieIegrapb, has registered during the month OF
April ten alarms Of fire Most OF the fires wern
OF no importance, aud toe loss is es mated at
MOI over Sl2UO, the loss by two fires being e.
tlmaIed at $500 each. IN - ... a.. 80
Superintendent Holly; OF the Police Teie-
graph, has made mp his report of the opera
and for the year ending April go The business
d'spatches which We're transmitted over the
wires durlpg the month were 1879. and during
the year 1856.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-05-01

DRY GOODS ARE Dows-lf any of onr read
ers wish 20 realize how great has been the de-
cline In Dry Goods, let them call at Miilers,
Iui btloee street, Georgetown, ID. o., and they
viii be satisfied that the fall in price is not
,'alI talk He keeps ''good goods" too, and
the wonder is how he sells so cheap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-05-01

1HE FISH WHARF.-Last evening hsh COM
menced TO arrive more pieutifully than on the
previous days, and in the course of the night
there Were SIX or eight arrivals Shad al g being
sold a - to SO per hundred, and herring a
500 TO - per thousand. There is plenty of
custom for what is arriving, and to day all
hands about the fish wharf appear busy the
superintendent OF the wharf MIR G. Harris
as much so as any. Two of the late arrivals
brought mp I1.OOO shad from G. ibson's Landing
M Stoney Point, which were bought by Mr.
W. Stewart, OF the city.